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The Visit Estes Park (VEP) Board of Directors had another contentious meeting on Wednesday where they discussed the recent Town audit, changed their meeting locations, and again voted down public emails.
Approximately two weeks ago, VEP had released a press release stating they had completed a successful 2016 audit, with a clean opinion from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), an accounting firm that performed an audit for the Town of Estes Park, which VEP was involved in as part of the Town as a whole.
A number of community members, including Board member Charley Dickey, questioned the validity of the press release and sought answers whether a comprehensive review of VEP's financial management was completed, as the press release said.
An accountant from CLA, Paul Neidermuller, was in attendance to discuss the audit and answer questions Board members might have.
Before Neidermuller spoke, Board Chair Steve Kruger made a lengthy statement of his own, explaining some background and his opinion on the controversy.
"A small number of local residents are claiming that Visit Estes Park is intentionally avoiding financial scrutiny by conducting its audit as part of the town's audit," Kruger said. "These same few people are claiming that Visit Estes Park's press release announcing the results of the audit was misleading and not accurate."
He said that Dickey broke VEP Board policy by speaking with the Trail-Gazette, and by giving his own opinion on any subject.
"It is evident that Mr. Dickey flagrantly violated three separate VEP Board policies (speak with one voice, fiduciary duty, and speaking to the media), all harmful to the organization," Kruger said.
Kruger went on to say that the potential for false conclusions based on potentially misleading language is one of the inherent shortcomings of human communication, and this is compounded by people who have a political agenda.
The political agenda, Kruger claims, is behind the questions about VEP transparency and governance issues that have plagued the Board this past year. He said he believes that there is a small group of people trying to divert funds from VEP to other initiatives and projects.
Neidermuller said that they issued an unmodified, clean opinion on the financial position of the Town of Estes Park, and that includes VEP.
He would not comment on any future audits, or a possibly more in depth audit of VEP's financial records when pressed by Dickey. He also wouldn't state what CLA examined to make their determination.
"I will not comment on the steps that we did," Neidermuller said. "All the procedures and processes we performed are confidential and proprietary information."
The C.P.A. did say that there were no restrictions placed on CLA during the audit, and there were no areas of concern or fraudulent reporting in regards to VEP.
CLA is one of the top 10 accounting firms in the country, and has done the Estes Park audit for the last five years.
The Board voted down a motion to make their emails public, with a vote of 4 to 1, with only Dickey voting in favor of it. A number of Board members, including Adam Shake, Kruger and Lindsay Lamson expressed concern that Dickey was already making emails public, by copying Town and county officials in correspondence between VEP members.
"I originally voted to not make emails public based on best practices of a DMO," Shake said. "Under normal circumstances I would vote yes right now, but Charley is going against Board wishes and bylaws. He is teetering on the edge of breaking sunshine laws."
Dickey said that it isn't about his behavior, it is about transparency.
"I don't think we have any secrets, but I think the public thinks we do, and I know we don't, so I want people to know that," Dickey said.
Lamson said that the Board shouldn't justify Dickey's behavior, and they would be doing that if they made their emails public.
"We would just be retroactively validating Charley's behavior [if we made our emails public]; we would be making his actions appropriate," Lamson said.
Dickey said that his behavior is beside the point.
Kruger disagreed, saying that he was not going to vote to make emails public because he was not going to give Dickey "another vehicle that you can use to smear this organization more than you already have done."
Earlier in the meeting, Dickey made a motion to remove Lindsay Lamson as vice-chair of the Board and to pass a resolution formally asking Lamson to resign. He referenced the conversation Lamson had with Larimer County Commissioner Tom Donnelly after a meeting with VEP, Town and County leadership. Lamson told Donnelly that if Elizabeth Fogarty was removed as CEO of VEP, then the Estes Area Lodging Association (EALA) — of which Lamson is president — would not support the lodging tax when it came up for another vote.
"I believe that Lindsay's behavior is not appropriate for his Board position," Dickey said. "He has been approached to resign from Town and county officials, and we should follow suit and demand Lindsay resigns."
Neither motion was seconded to be discussed or voted on. Board member Adam Shake did speak to the motions during Board comments, saying he didn't agree that Lamson should resign.
"While I don't agree with the conversation Lindsay had with Commissioner Donnelly, he didn't break any bylaws, and I believe he wasn't wearing his vice-chair hat at the time."
Lamson had previously stated at the last Board meeting that he spoke to Donnelly as a member of EALA, and not VEP.
The VEP Board did vote 5 to 0 to move their meeting from the VEP Board room to the Town Hall Board room starting with their next meeting.
"I think having visuals and recordings might clarify any misrepresentation of conversations had in this room," Lamson said. "Citizens have the right to see and hear it more clearly."
It was also approved 5 to 0 that each meeting will also be video recorded, which will incur a small fee.


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The Plaza de Armas, flanked by the presidential palace and the Cathedral is a good place to run and visit. If you are feeling like shopping or fast food we have always enjoyed a walk down Jiron de La Union, the main shopping mall.
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As a tourist, the Sanctuary of Santa Rosa is a quiet, walled garden. It provides respite from the noise and bustle of Lima. The walk from there along the busy Avenida Tacna, is filled with colorful candles, images of many saints (which Little Miss has always enjoyed, thinking that they looked quite doll like) and Turron (a sickly sweet) is enjoyable.
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Beautiful is the third chapter in the Crippled Series. It covers Evi's chariot ride experience.
Nathan's hand is wrenched from mine and I'm led into a separate room. Three people are already standing in it, waiting for me. All of them are staring in horror at my leg. I've never been so self-conscious of it before. Sure, in District Eight people look at my leg, but they're always polite enough to not stare. Finally a purple-skinned woman speaks.
"WHAT WILL WE DO WITH YOUR LEG?" She wails.
Two men, I think they're twins, with long straight blue hair try to console her; muttering something about prosthetics. I shift my weight from my good foot to my crutch until she calms down. Then they guide me to a screen and tell me to undress. Thank goodness I'm only wearing a dress; I'm easily able to slide it off. I'm hesitant to step out in the open though. My prep team hasn't proved themselves to be polite. The second I step out they'll probably critique my every flaw. But I can't get on a chariot ride looking like this and expect to get sponsors. I inch my way, first my crutch then my leg follows. To my surprise, my prep team isn't focused on me; but a sleek silver phone one of the blue-haired twins is saying something into. His twin sees me and whispers something in his ear and they all turn to face me. They guide me to a small table and begin their work.
I clench my teeth to trap the whimpers of pain begging to escape. I didn't know what they were doing at first when they put wax on my leg; I thought it was something warm to sooth my scrubbed raw legs. Then the purple-skinned woman yanked it off. Pain, so much pain; little tiny pinpricks of pain where my leg hair once was. I can't imagine what the other tributes are feeling right now; at least I can't feel anything on my bad leg. If I could; I'd have probably run out of the room already. At last the waxing is finished and my torture is done; or so I think. The second I move to get up the lady, I'll call her Lavender, for her skin, pushed me back down.
"No, no, you're not done yet."
They looked at a photograph for a few minutes before looking back at me. A projector I hadn't noticed before at the top of the ceiling turns on and casts a holographic dress on me. My prep team begins to paint where the dress doesn't cover me. I watch as my lower leg is painted with a purple and gold paisley pattern. They paint everything but my bad leg, and when they're done I look like I have cloth for skin. It's beautiful; in a Capitol sort of way. I look up to say thank you, but my prep team is hard at work painting something else. Propping myself up, I snatch a peek of what they're painting. It's a fake leg. The inside is hollow, probably to hide my real leg inside. I close my eyes to keep the tears from streaming down and destroying my prep team's work. I should have remembered- they're Capitol citizens. And Capitol citizens can't stand anything ugly. I stare at my injured leg. It's a little smaller than my good leg, and is just slightly twisted; it has nothing that would make you run away screaming. Apparently my prep team thinks otherwise. They bring the fake leg to me, all of them smiling.
"Look, no one will know that you have that awful leg of yours! You'll look normal, no, beautiful. I'm sure plenty of people will sponsor you if they don't see that leg."
I don't know who speaks, and I don't care. They expect me to be pleased that I have to cover up part of me for Games I'll probably die in? I understand why Lucy punched her prep team in the face. I glance down at my leg. Sure, maybe it's not "beautiful", but it's been part of me since I was born. How can I change it just to get gifts? How can I not? I take a deep breath before forcing a smile on my face.
"Thank you." I say.
They fit on the leg. It fits perfectly, with supports inside to keep my bad leg from falling or banging against the sides. If I didn't know why I was wearing it; I would be thankful for this prosthetic leg. Because that's what it is, a fake leg that works as well as the normal leg I never had. I can't even enjoy it. I'll only wear it for the Chariot ride, where I'll just be standing the whole time. At least the prep team left as soon as they put my fake leg on.
It doesn't take long for my stylist to show up. At first I can't see her because she is blocked by the cart she pushes, which has a garment bag, shoebox, and most of all; a gigantic crate of makeup. I don't know how much more makeup my body can hold. She unzips the garment bag to reveal a dress that matches my skin pattern; but it's way too small for me. Seeing my expression, the stylist hurries to sooth my worries in what I'm beginning to think of as a distinct Capitol style.
"With this dress showing off your curves, no one will notice you have a fake leg on! Isn't it genius?"
What is with the Capitol and their legs? I'm almost past the point of caring when my stylist has to practically crush my ribs when she zips up the dress. I have to breath in short puffs, but at least I'm "beautiful".
I have to be rolled on a table to District 8's chariot; because my dress is so tight my legs can't move. Nathan's already arrived; in a comfortable-looking plaid suit that his skin has been painted to match. I'm jealous. My prep team appears briefly to prop me up in the Chariot, but they disappear soon after. I can't see Lucy or Lexi; but I can hear them fighting about responsibility. Nathan gives me a brief smile; but we're both too nervous to talk. Our chariot is beautiful, covered in swatches and swatches of varying patterns and colors. One swatch, close to where my hand rests, I recognize as a pattern I designed. It's covered completely in delicate little golden flowers, their stems entwined with each other's against the orange background. I can't help but smile when I see it. The chariot jerks forward has the wall in front of us is raised.
Thousands of Capitol citizens line the streets, all hoping for a chance to get a glimpse of the future Victor. Each one of them is screaming, be it a tribute's name or District. A few citizens are riled up enough to wave money around, as if they're going to sponsor them on the spot. I dearly hope some of the money will find its way to me. When the crowd gets boring I turn my attention to the other tributes. The Careers are smiling. They probably bribed their district to be able to compete in the Games. The rest of the tributes vary. One has an evil glint in his eye; and I make note to never trust him with a weapon. The other tributes seem have some sort of impairment. One boy rocks back and forth on the floor of the chariot, holding his ears and screaming. Another waves to the crowd, though both of his arms have been cut off at the elbow. A girl stares straight ahead with unblinking, clouded eyes, and I know she's blind. I can tell most of the tribute's problems; but the District Nine girl stumps me. She looks and acts like any "normal" person. Her District partner tries to talk to her, but she doesn't hear it at all. He raises his voice until even I can faintly hear him; but to no avail. She must be deaf.
The screen cuts off to show President Snow. He looks fairly young; but that's probably because he was made President in a hurry after the previous one was poisoned. No one knows who did it, or how they did it. Panem's anthem plays and I listen to an extremely boring speech before the chariot brings me to my temporary home. Lexi comes over to give me a much looser dress that I slip over the skin tight one. When I start to walk I the tight dress immediately rips, and I realize just how easily it could have done that on the chariot. It's a good thing I have my second dress on. Nathan walks beside me, but I don't feel like talking. He tries to start a conversation, but I strike him down.
"I don't feel like talking, okay? Leave me alone."
We ride the elevator, me fuming and Nathan hurt. As soon as the doors open I stomp into my room. I look down at the fake leg. I had forgotten about it; but in that time I was walking, without needing anything for support. But what cost did it come at? I wore it to look pretty, wore a trashy dress to distract attention from it, and worst of all, I yelled at Nathan. I kick the leg off to reveal my real one. Compared to the rest of my paint-covered skin, it's boring and pale. If that's who I am, so be it. I'm struck with a desire to go back to who I was before the Chariot rides, before I was betrayed by my district. Hopping on one foot to the shower, I press buttons until I find hot water and let it wash away all the paint. I'm not some Capitol idiot. I'm Evi Thread, District 8 girl. My leg is part of whom I am; whom I have always been. I swear to myself that I will never use the fake leg again. Even with the streaks of paint running off me and the dark circles under my eyes, for the first time since I was betrayed, I feel beautiful.


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Volunteers yesterday loaded and unloaded tons of food for the move to the new location.
Earlier in the week, they cleared out the bank's former location in the basement of First Christian Church at the corner of Eighth Street and Decatur Ave.
The food bank simply outgrew the basement location Sunrise Outreach Director of Operations Ken Trainor said.
Until recently, the food bank operated under the auspices of the local ministerial association for more than 80 years.
It continues to be manned by community volunteers. Trainor administers it along with four other food banks in the area, including Mabton's.
Trainor sought a new location for the Sunnyside food bank for the past year.
He said the Ninth Street location offers many advantages over the First Christian Church site.
Trainor said the food bank will be located all on one level. He said a wheelchair ramp will allow ease of access for people of all abilities.
In order to operate a more diverse crew of workers, Trainor said the food bank will be set up in a "shopping model."
"People will be able to pick and choose what foods they need from the items available," he said.
Trainor also plans to add a clothing bank to the facility.
"Having all services on one floor will be of great benefit both to the people who come to us for help and for our volunteers as well," he said.
Trainor expects to also offer meals at the new facility and eventually have a help center open for housing and medical needs, as necessary.
"We are always in need of more volunteers, a constant issue," he said.
He said the food bank is open 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays.
"We look forward to be open Monday through Friday at some point in the near future," he said.
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She's won acclaim – and awards nominations – for her portrayal of the late Jacqueline Kennedy in the new biopic Jackie.
And while Natalie Portman's role joins a list of many strong, complex women that she's portrayed onscreen, the actress believes that Hollywood – and the world – still has a long way to go when it comes to their attitudes towards women.
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Another Navy SEAL Lesson: Instill Pride without Chest Beating
"They get the big jobs done and don't talk about it."
That's a description of the U.S. Navy SEALs found in the July 4th edition of Fortune magazine's "100 Great Things about America" list. Of those on the list -- Colin Powell, ESPN, Kindle and even Budweiser (premium not light) -- the SEALs are the only ones cited for their "mum's the word" profile.
In an era where celebrity chest thumping (literal and figuratively) is the norm, it is reassuring to know that the mantra in our nation's elite military is to do your duty and keep it to yourself.
Lately the SEALs, notably Team Six, which took out Osama bin Laden has received much praise from the President on down. But none of us knows the names of the team members. They are known to one another and likely throughout the entire SEAL cohort but not to the general public.
Yet, the SEALs do receive recognition for their service from their leadership. That recognition is kept inside the ranks.
The lesson for leaders is two-fold: one, do your job with pride; and two, celebrate the achievements of your team.
How to Instill Pride
Ideally you need to like what you do before you can take pride in accomplishments. It falls to the leader to instill that sense of pride in the team. This can take many forms but includes:
- Remind people of the importance of the mission
- Talk up the accomplishments of the team in ways that complement the purpose of the organization.
- Be liberal with praise but discreet with criticism. That is, praise in public; criticize in private.
Celebrate Employees' Work
It demonstrates that the leader cares about the outcome as well as those who have accomplished the mission. Again, you can show it many ways. Here are a few:
- Communicate achievements of individual team members as well as of the team itself
- Introduce the team to customers so they can see first hand how what their work does impacts the lives of others.
- Buy lunch for the team, or make a milestone with a cake in the break room. Invite senior leaders to attend so they get to meet members of your team.
When good things happen, pride and celebration go hand in hand, but they should not be neglected during times of adversity. The best way to dispel defeatism is to remind the team of their abilities to do the job, even if they do not always achieve intended outcomes.
While leaders may not want to celebrate failure, it is important to note the effort that went into the process. Look for what went right so you can replicate it the next time. Also, be certain to separate a failed process from a failed person. An employee may have failed to do something but that does not mean he deserves banishment. [Ethical transgressions excepted.]
"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it," wrote the poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. Such accomplishments do bring their own rewards but it is a leader's job to affirm the accomplishment to members of their team. Never assume that everyone, even top performers, know their value to the team. That is why leaders need to go out of their way to call out individual and team accomplishments in ways that affirm pride in self and pride in the organization.
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These are the stories making headlines this Wednesday.
Mariacarla Boscono, Riccardo Tisci and Naomi Campbell. Photo: 'Vogue' Brasil
Riccardo Tisci gets in bed with his model muses for Vogue Brasil.
If you've never been an avid reader of Vogue Brasil, you're about to be. For the October issue, the glossy has tapped three enormous talents: Naomi Campbell, Mariacarla Boscono and — wait for it — Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy as its cover stars. Threesomes have never looked more chic. {Vogue Brasil}
Kanye West confirms he'll be running in 2020 and talks about Yeezy Season 2.
In case you thought Kanye West was joking about running for president in 2020 during his speech at the 2015 VMAs, he wasn't. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the rapper states "I sit in clubs and I'm like, Wow, I've got five years before I go and run for office and I've got a lot of research to do, I've got a lot of growing up to do." West would also "prefer not to run against someone," because that's how running for presidency works in his mind. Oh, and Yeezy Season 2 "had nothing to do with race." {Vanity Fair}
Cindy Crawford worries about her daughter (and IMG model) Kaia.
In the Edit, Cindy Crawford discusses her career, her new book and her 14-year-old daughter Kaia, who's already appeared in the pages of Vogue Italia and CR Fashion Book. Regarding her daughter's modeling career, the OG supermodel had this to say: "Models are expected to be so tiny and I worry about that for her, because that was never my natural body type and I don't think it'll be hers, either. Still, I'll say to her, 'Enjoy carbs while you can!' Kaia's blossoming into such a beautiful young woman and I really want to let her shine." {Net-a-Porter}
Adidas says farewell to recycling and hello to "infinity-cycling."
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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children see an orthodontist by at least age seven and sooner if something is obviously wrong before age seven. Fortunately, most young patients don't need anything more than observation while the permanent teeth are growing into place.
Many young patients have problems, which will not, or should not wait. Most orthodontic problems are inherited and cannot be totally prevented; however something can usually be done before these problems become more difficult and more expensive to manage.
It is advisable to consult with an orthodontist prior to having your dentist remove any baby teeth or permanent teeth. To ensure the best overall dental and facial development, all patients should have an orthodontic consultation sometime between the ages of four and seven.
Dr. Bock offers early examinations and observation consultations. Contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation.
The classification of bites is divided into three main categories: Class I, II, and III. This classification refers to the position of the first molars, and how they fit together.
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Class I is a normal relationship between the upper teeth, lower teeth and jaws or balanced bite.
Class I normal
Class I crowding
Class I spacing
Class II
Class II is where the lower first molar is posterior (or more towards the back of the mouth) than the upper first molar. In this abnormal relationship, the upper front teeth and jaw project further forward than the lower teeth and jaw. There is a convex appearance in profile with a receding chin and lower lip. Class II problems can be due to insufficient growth of the lower jaw, an over growth of the upper jaw or a combination of the two. In many cases, Class II problems are genetically inherited and can be aggravated by environmental factors such as finger sucking. Class II problems are treated via growth redirection to bring the upper teeth, lower teeth and jaws into harmony.
Class II division 1
Class II division 2
Class III
Class III is where the lower first molar is anterior (or more towards the front of the mouth) than the upper first molar. In this abnormal relationship, the lower teeth and jaw project further forward than the upper teeth and jaws. There is a concave appearance in profile with a prominent chin. Class III problems are usually due to an overgrowth in the lower jaw, undergrowth of the upper jaw or a combination of the two. Like Class II problems, they can be genetically inherited. Class III problems are usually treated via surgical correction of one or both jaws.
Class III functional or dental
Class III skeletal
Upper front teeth protrude
Deep bite
Upper front teeth cover lower front teeth too much
Lower front teeth protrude
Open bite
Back teeth are together with space between the front teeth
Upper and/or lower teeth are crowded
Excess Spacing
There is excess space between teeth
Mid-Line Misalignment
Mid-lines of upper and lower arches do not line up
Upper back teeth fit inside lower teeth
Phase I: Treatment usually takes 12 to 18 months and is done between the ages of 7-9. A variety of appliances may be used to correct specific problems.
Maintenance / Recall Phase: During the time between the first and second phase the patient will be seen every few months per year. This is to monitor the eruption of the permanent teeth and exfoliation of primary teeth.
Phase II (if required): During the first phase of treatment Dr. Bock has no control over 16 unerupted permanent teeth. If they grow in and problems still exist, further treatment, known as Phase II, will be required. A separate fee will be quoted at that time. Treatment usually takes 12-24 months.
Full Treatment: If you decide to wait, treatment will be started when all permanent teeth have erupted. Full treatment usually takes 18-30 months. The length of treatment depends on the severity of malocclusion and orthodontic problems.
Brushing and flossing your teeth can be challenging when wearing braces but it is extremely important that you do both consistently and thoroughly.
Foods to Avoid During Treatment: Eating proper foods and minimizing sugar intake are essential during orthodontic treatment. Your braces can be damaged by eating hard, sticky, and chewy foods.
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Soft tissue grafts are sometimes performed to treat gum disease, or correct other abnormalities.
The procedure involves taking gum tissue from the palate or another donor source to cover an exposed root in order to even the gum line and reduce sensitivity.
Periodontal procedures are available to stop further dental problems and gum recession, and to improve the aesthetics of your gum line. For example, an exposed tooth root resulting from gum recession may not be causing you pain or sensitivity, but is causing one or more of your teeth to look longer than the others. In other cases, an exposed tooth root causes severe pain because it is exposed to extremes in temperatures or different kinds of food and liquids.
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I am wanting to engage in trauma processing and EMDR, until now I have not done any therapy of this kind. During the time of my trauma, I was under the influence of escstacy, and am concerned that this would have impacted my ability to file away memories. I know that dissociating during trauma is common, however has anyone drawn complete blanks, and not been able to recall anything? Despite being in therapy? Thank you
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Obviously we're big advocates of loyalty, and its importance as part of business strategy. We believe that by encouraging loyalty among current customers, you can not only keep those people coming back, but also encourage new customers using word-of-mouth promotion and the feel-good factor.
But that's us. That's what we believe - and why we've created LoyalBlocks. What should you believe? Well, let's get down to the nitty-gritty facts, and see what they show us. Because the facts are on our side - and we'll show you why!
Retention is cheaper than acquisition
There are varying statistics on this one, but they all spell out the same message - it's way cheaper to keep an existing customer than it is to acquire a new one. Numbers range from five times more to seven times more, but everyone agrees that it's definitely cheaper to stick with what you've got.
In addition, you're more likely to get an existing customer to actually purchase. The probability of selling to an existing customer is 60-70%, compared to just 5-20% chance of selling to new customers.
Long-term customers spend more
Research shows that the longer someone has been a customer with you, the more likely they are to spend higher amounts of money. In apparel retail, for example, repeat customers' spending typically more than doubles in months 24-30 of their relationship with the store as compared to the first six months.
So, it's cheaper to keep an existing customer plus they're more likely to spend more with you the longer they've been shopping with you. That's a pretty big argument for loyalty. So why not just smile nicely at all your customers and learn their names? Well, we know that sometimes that's not possible what with the number of people coming through the door and staff shift work. And this is where the loyalty programs come in...
Loyalty Programs
Zendesk did an interesting survey about consumers' attitude towards loyalty and loyalty programs. While they found that peoples primary concern is customer service, they also discovered that loyalty programs and offers can go a long way towards enticing people to return to a store. Fifty-four percent of respondents said that they would consider increasing the amount of business they do with a company for loyalty rewards; with 46% saying they have previously done just that.
A statistic that I personally like very much is this: 48% of respondents said that the right time for a company to gain customer loyalty is during the first purchase or service in a store. This is a great argument for our Welcome Token - which lets stores reward first time customers easily and quickly.
What are you waiting for?!
So the stats have our backs. Loyalty works, and works well. Loyalty programs certainly aren't the only way to increase repeat visits, but they definitely work and are one of the easiest, fastest, and (even if we say so ourselves) most fun ways to welcome people back to your store.
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Prepping for my trip to the beach gave me a chance to try a few more of the products I got from Beautypress. Some people do pushups and sit-ups to be bikini worthy, I choose skincare.
I've been messing with the Gentle Purifying Scrub ($22) from Jouviance, which was right on time to replace the Derma E scrub that I had been using. It's a silky scrub, with finely ground particles of bamboo and olive stone extracts. Use a small amount to work away excess dead skin cells and revive your complexion. The scrub also contains shea butter, one of the best natural moisturizers on earth, so it's pulling double duty. I used it on my face, neck and decolletage just to cover all my bases.
Once I was sufficiently cleansed, I smoothed on the Soft Peel Night Cream with 5% Glycoloc Acid ($35) from Jouviance's Glyco|Laser collection. You don't have to pile it on, a thin layer will do. It's basically working on your skin overnight, peeling and moisturizing. Pay attention to the instructions, as they recommend slowly upping your skin's exposure to the cream for the first week to make sure that you don't have an allergic reaction. I am definitely happy with the results of my first two uses. Continued use can result in a more even skin tone and appearance, not to mention reduction in the appearance of fine lines.
One caveat is that it does make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so make sure you keep your sunscreen game tight and wear protective clothing outdoors. Just add a lightweight sunscreen under or in place of makeup for protection. I'm using Equitance Sunscreen Broa Spectrum SPF36 ($30).
After scrubbing with my homemade coffee and sugar scrub, I dried off and opened my new tube of Ahava Deadsea Plants Firming Body Cream ($39) and went to work. The first thing I noticed was a fresh, citrus scent. Not overpowering or sweet, just deliciously light. It's enriched with Dead Sea minerals, date fruit extract, and artichoke all blended together for maximum moisture and softness. I noticed a difference right away. What I look for in a moisturizer is a subtle gleam on the skin. A pampered look that comes from using a cream that softens and smooths. I smoothed this on and definitely saw the desired effect. It's not greasy or heavy, absorbs quickly, and the scent won't battle perfume. So I'll be putting this in my rotation for the summer and beyond.
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Having Total Rewards for a while now, it was a great experience to stay at the Linq Hotel & Resort. Knowing it was the old Imperial Palace and to see what it has become was such a Wow factor for my friend and I. Great job in making it a beautiful, cool, and nice hotel. The amenities being offered in the room was really nice, like having a mini refrigerator and the safe, of course. The rooms could have been a little larger, but that's okay. We were only there to sleep and get ready. Even, though I provided an excellent score, I felt that the elevators were kind of slow when requested. That's all, but overall, I would definitely stay at this hotel again in the future or recommend it to friends. Thank you for all your hospitality for making our stay a pleasant stay.


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The Latvian historical hotel «Konventa Sēta» has joined the Rixwell Hotels
November, 2017
The new hotel added to Mogotel chain in November 2017!
Building complex of Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta is a historical landmark, which is located in Riga Old Town. It has become the 10th hotel of Rixwell brand portfolio. The hotels operating company Mogotel was founded in 2009 and has become the largest hotel operator in Latvia. Also, the company runs SPA and restaurant businesses. Mogotel Hotel Group is a fast-growing company, which owes its success due to high - quality standards of hospitality and unique features of every hotel.
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First-class service in the heart of Riga
Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta is located in the very heart of Riga. Various tourist attractions, restaurants and business centers are located close at hand to the hotel, which makes it a great choice for travelers and businessmen. A secured parking lot is also available within 5 minutes to walk from the hotel. "Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta" is perfect for tourists and businessmen.
There are 5 conference rooms in Old Riga, which can accommodate from 30 to 100 people. The hotel can provide corporate guests with technical equipment, welcoming the guests and organizing coffee breaks. It is possible to accommodate up to 283 guests in 141 rooms of various categories: Standard Room, Suite, and Two - Storey Apartment.
Variety of European cuisine can be enjoyed in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere at the hotel's restaurant.
"The comfort - The value." Following the motto of Rixwell Hotels brand, hospitality professionals ensure that every guest of the hotel has a pleasant stay without overpaying for cozy accommodation. Experience the comfort and live the story of the hotel by experiencing the atmosphere of Medieval times.
The history of the Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta
3* Superior hotel "Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta" houses one of the oldest historical Medieval building complexes of Riga on Kalēju Street 9/11.
At the beginning of the 13th century, Wittgenstein Castle was built on this place at the beginning of the 13th century. It was the residence of the first master of the Order of the Brothers of the Sword that soon united with the Teutons.
During the Livonian War at the end of the 13th century, the residence of the knights was destroyed and moved to the preserved chapel building (St. George's Church). In 1330 warriors of Brothers of the Sword built a new castle on the bank of the Daugava river and left the territory of the Wittgenstein castle.
These buildings have suffered from fire and were constantly rebuilt. As a result of that, many architectural details were lost. Although the Convent Yard got a new look in the 18th century, it continued to collapse. Until the 80's of the 20th century, it was on the verge of complete destruction. Experts from Latvia and Germany teamed up to restore this architectural monument.
A complete restoration was finished in 1996.
Today there are 9 buildings in the territory of a Medieval castle and some of them have historical names. Today a hotel complex, museums, souvenir shops, bars and cafes are located in a Convent Yard. The building complex of the hotel is recognized as a national architectural monument.
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Being a Media Producer for the last 9 years, I've seen how creativity triggers discomfort. I firmly believe that integrating the design thinking process into an organization will improve its competitive position. Any business today is strong because of its branding. Any organization needs to know that there is a need for "design thinkers" as an […]Continue reading
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At Time Capsule Memoirs, we love that each project is unique, and we take pride in establishing schedules and working relationships that best suit our clients. The first step is a free one-hour consultation. There, we talk about your visions and hopes for a project, ideas for achieving them, and anything else that comes up. If we agree to work together, we'll begin the following personal history process, designed to deliver your project in a clear and timely manner.
Interviews: Before any one-on-one interview, you receive a questionnaire to complete at home. The reason for this is twofold. First, many people find that collecting important names, dates and places ahead of time helps them feel organized, and more at ease in conversation. Second, the questionnaire serves as a touchstone throughout the interview process, helping ensure that nothing major gets omitted, and that details such as dates, name spellings, and so on are recorded correctly.
When it's time to talk, you choose the time and a quiet place. The feel is conversational, but we naturally and deliberately build upon the information in your questionnaire. An audio recorder, set up unobtrusively, ensures that not a word gets missed, but all our conversations remain completely confidential. And if you become uncomfortable with anything you've shared, we simply remove it from the record.
Audio-memoir clients receive their CDs or USB upon completion of interviews.
Transcription: After recording an interview, Time Capsule Memoirs transcribes it word-for-word, but without any "umm"s, "ahh"s and false starts (unless you'd like to leave them in). These transcripts comprise the raw materials of your story, and ensure that it is told in your voice.
Clients wanting interviews printed verbatim receive them immediately after transcription.
Writing the narrative: Upon completion of interviews and transcription (and most likely before), we discuss strategies for organizing and structuring your manuscript. From there, we put together the architecture of your story. Early on, you have a chance to review a section or chapter and give feedback.
Research: This is an optional step in the personal history process, for those who want to give readers more historical context. We research some of the most important times, places and other factors within the backdrop to what you experienced personally, and integrate the information in a complementary way.
Editing the narrative: When a draft of the story is complete, a new stage of collaboration begins. We turn the manuscript over to you, so you can read it as closely as you wish. Then we sit side-by-side, or communicate via phone or email, to talk about changes you'd like to make. The draft is not final until you say it's final.
Image collection: With the story crystallizing, now is a great time to identify images: photos, letters, historical documents and more. We can scan your images on-site, so they never leave your possession, in a format that will allow a professionally trained graphic designer to reproduce them at the highest quality possible.
Book design: The designer makes recommendations for layout, fonts, graphic elements and more. When words, images and design elements are finalized, the designer plots out your story chapter by chapter, page by page. After that, a proofreader reviews the entire story and OKs it for print.
Book production: Time Capsule Memoirs collaborates with a professional printer on the production and delivery of your book, whether you'd like two copies or 2,000. Options such as fabric or leather hardcover binding and gold embossing can elevate your book to heirloom quality.
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Rhythm and Color in the Landscape- April 15 - May 30th
Reception : Thursday May 1st / 6-8pm
Rhythm and Color in the Landscape
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by poplular demand, this exhibition will reflect our planet's diverse
environments, uniquely interpreted through three contemporary landscape
Steven Fey's landscape compositions reflect his passion for exploring remote areas in the American and Canadian West. His images reflect an interplay between light and form, both on a grand scale, and in the abstract. He meticulously prints his images in black and white and color, using Ilfochrome materials for the color work, producing remarkable detail and brilliant colors.
The combination
of Robert Glenn Ketchum's powerful
imagery and his personal activism have made the results of his many projects
remarkably successful and placed Ketchum at the forefront of American
artists expressing their concern for the environment. In its centennial
edition, Audubon magazine recognized 100 champions of conservation "who
shaped the environmental movement in the 20th century." Included with
such luminaries as John Muir, Rachael Carson and David Brower, was photographer,
Robert Glenn Ketchum. Ketchum was also previously listed by American Photo
as one of the 100 most important people in photography. In the past two
years he has been the recipient of the Robert O. Easton Award for Environmental
Stewardship and the Josephine and Frank Duveneck Humanitarian Award. He
has also been named the 2001 Outstanding Photographer of the Year by the
North American Nature Photography Association and Outstanding Person of
the Year 2000 by Photo Media magazine. These diverse acknowledgments reflect
Ketchum's unique 30-year career dedicated not only to fine printmaking
and book publishing, but also to the issues of natural resource management
and habitat protection upon which he has focused within his work.
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Spain's Discreet Decolonization
Many reasons may be advanced to explain the differences between Spanish and Portuguese policies in Africa. The most obvious may be that while Portugal's African provinces are together 22 times the size of the mother country, Spanish Africa, totaling 115,000 square miles but with only 472,000 inhabitants, is of very little importance to present-day Spain. It nevertheless is striking that at a time when the whole of Africa has either freed itself from colonial control or is in turbulence, the Spanish flag continues to fly quietly over a series of outposts from the Mediterranean to the Gulf of Guinea. While other European possessions disappear one after the other, Ceuta, Melilla, Ifni, Sahara, Fernando Poo and Rio Muni remain outwardly oblivious to the "wind of change."
Perhaps because Spain has been anxious to avoid drawing world attention to its own domestic sphere, it has adopted a comparatively liberal policy toward its African territories. What is remarkable is that the policy is being carried out by a nationalistic and conservative military establishment, which is gradually accepting a partial withdrawal from Africa. To carry out this policy, the Spanish régime has chosen a subtle combination of economic generosity, deep-rooted paternalism and strict political vigilance, presented in a Catholic context and with historical references to suit the occasion. As it wishes to remain strong and be free to make its own decisions, it has been careful to avoid putting itself in a position where concessions might be wrung from it. It has succeeded in retaining the initiative; there will be no "Götterdämmerung" like that of 1898. The diplomacy which has been guiding the course of Spain's African policy for the past three years is characterized by pragmatism, flexibility and temporization. On the issue of decolonization, then, there are no parallels between the attitudes of Lisbon and Madrid. As the Spanish Ambassador in Paris stated unequivocally: "Spain does not endorse Portuguese policy in Africa."
In considering the various aspects of decolonization as it proceeds in Spanish Africa,
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have agreed on a final budget bill. From a funding standpoint, there is little in the new bill regarding UC to change Chris's critical analysis of the Governor's May Revision. UC is scheduled to receive up to $25M beyond the Governor's original call for a 4 percent general fund increase on condition of a continued tuition freeze. CSU fared somewhat better. It will receive approximately $50M over the Governor's May proposal. It too, though, has a variety of conditions placed on the money. For UC the key pages of the bill are 105-113 and for CSU 113-117. I'm going to focus on UC in this post because I am less familiar with the implications for CSU. But I hope that people at CSU will use the comments section to expand the discussion.
There are several key points to make about the total budget package.
First, it includes a one-time payment of $96 million for the UC pension. But this money is dependent on a dramatic reduction in the benefits of UC's defined benefit pension plan (as was clear from the Regents agreement with the Governor). After a new system is put into place, the maximum salary that can be counted in a pension calculation for new hires will be approximately $117,000. The Regents have proposed a supplemental Defined Contribution Plan and have also floated the possibility of allowing new hires to go entirely into a DCP. If the latter should happen it is possible that the DBP will become unsustainable in any form.
Second, the Legislature was able to get the Governor to agree to an additional $25M above his May proposals. But this money is contingent on the University enrolling an additional 5000 resident students by the 2016-2017 academic year (107). There are a couple of things to be said about this situation. First, as Dan Mitchell pointed out, UC is unlikely to increase numbers in a dramatic fashion for the upcoming year. That means that these increased numbers will hit with great impact in 2016-2017. Having been at UCLA when it attempted a dramatic increase in numbers I can say that without proper preparation and expanded faculty and student services the effects are quite serious. Secondly, the Legislature is assuming $5000 of the marginal cost of each new resident student. This figure is even lower than the LAO calculation that, as I pointed out in an earlier post, would lead to the permanent under-funding of the University. In addition, the money will arrive long after the students have both enrolled and had their presence documented by UCOP.
Sacramento is also insisting that this money, itself inadequate for the simple increase without a lot of supplement, also be used to increase and quicken graduation rates. Now increasing graduation rates is something that we can all support--but Sacramento appears to be concerned with increasing graduation rates no matter the effect on education. It wants more students to pass through more quickly with inadequate support--a position that ties in nicely with the Governor's vision that costs can be driven down by pushing students into online courses or reducing requirements. There is, in all of this, a general disregard for academic expertise and an apparent conviction that quantity is the most important variable.
Although less explicit, it seems as if the Legislature and the Governor are willing to make the University more dependent on non-resident students even as they insist on increasing the number of resident students. Although the Legislature and the Governor have insisted on a continuation of the tuition freeze for resident students through the 2016-2017 academic years (106), President Napolitano has been empowered to increase tuition for non-resident students up to 8% annually. Both the Governor and the Legislature have apparently agreed to the assumption that non-resident students can be used to underwrite resident students so that the State can continue its long-standing failure to support higher education in the state.
Thirdly, and more positively, the Budget Bill demands greater administrative and spending transparency (108-109). The bill directs the University to finally clarify the nature and distribution of the Manager and Senior Professional category (long one of the black holes of administrative transparency), to clarify the financial sources it considers applicable to educational activities, and to provide forecasts of costs and resources through 2018-2019. Although this transparency will not accomplish anything in and of itself, it will allow for a more open discussion of priorities than has been possible in the past. The bill also demands that the University include state employee salaries in any market calculation for the Senior Management Group. In effect, Sacramento is challenging the University's insistence that its administrators should be paid more than other public executives. Given the University's recent practice of hiring administrators without prior background as educators it is perhaps not surprising that the Governor and Legislature are now wondering why they should be treated differently than other public administrators.
At this point in time, it is difficult to see how President Napolitano and the Regents efforts to provoke public support for the University were successful. Nor is it clear that the continued willingness of the University to act as if the Governor is the only player in town makes any sense. In the end, the University received approximately 25-30M extra dollars compared to what the Governor had promised in previous budgets. But this additional money comes with some very crucial strings, including a drastic reduction of pension eligibility, agreements to look into reducing graduation requirements, increased auditing of faculty and staff, increased dependence on NRT, and the possibility of even greater state intrusion into university affairs. It is also true that President Napolitano was able to get the Governor to promise a longer-term funding commitment to the University. But as we learned from Schwarzenegger's "compact," those promises are easy to make and easy to break. So, the bottom line seems to be minimal increased funding, seriously increased auditing of academic life, continued pressure to sacrifice educational quality to cost cutting, and a commitment to substantial cutbacks in retirement benefits for future employees. Not a good budget round.
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Kobau Koyotes
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Spring 2016
All practices will take place in Cawston, at Kobau Park.
Story by Keremeos Review,
July 13th 2011
Kobau Koyotes travelled to the Provincials, which were held in Kamloops, over the weekend.
The Koyotes finished 4th winning 4 of the 7 games they played. 16 teams were competing for the title of Provincial champ.
During league season they were
undefeated, winning 3
out of 3 tournaments. The squirts challenged a pee wee team twice this
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The Cawston team will move up the division to be a pee wee team next year as per their age group.
The team appreciated all the support from their sponsors and the community during the season.


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F1 Team Will Developed New Engine For Mercedes Benz
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team will developed new engine for Mercedes Benz cars in near future. It is being confirmed by Mercedes AMG boss Tobias Moers that they will used expertise from the F1 Team which already proven to be the most suitable team for the project. Moers also added current engine had reached its limit.
They really need all new engine that is small, lightweight, high-output, complex energy recovery systems and full potential to squeeze more power for upgrades. It is possible future engine will focus on technology like the E-Boost and hybrid system. Mercedes AMG also reported that they will stop offering any diesel engine or full electric car in future due to the lack of demand from customers.


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Why it is Important to add Facial Oils to Your Skincare Regimen?
Creams, serums? As more and more people are rediscovering the benefits of going back to the raw, the basics – the natural – are rapidly being revived, whether be it in our food, the materials we use day by day, and yes, even in our skincare regimen. Thus, the growing popularity of facial oils.
Truth is, the best facial oils you'll find are pure essential oils. If you haven't used pure essential oil or don't have any knowledge about these then, don't even think about using the raw varieties because pure essential oils can cause adverse health effects, most especially if they're not cosmetic grade. Well then, it's high time you started exploring the shelves in your beauty bar that hold bottles after bottles of facial oils. Of course, like everything else in beauty and skincare, these bottles are not all created equal. The responsibility to find out what works and what does not therefore falls upon your shoulders.
Top reasons why facial oils are an essential beauty must
Essential oils are derived from the extracts of different parts of the plants, seeds, flowers, leaves, etc. The fact that these beauty oils are derived from living tissues already says a lot but, below are top 5 reasons why you should start adding in facial oils to your daily skincare routine.
- Facial oils have very tiny molecules, the structure and composition of which closely matches those of your skin matrix. These properties allow facial oils to deeply penetrate skin in just a matter of 15 minutes. Faster absorption means faster treatment, healing, and visible skin improvements.
- Facial oils are packed with living matter which makes the oil very rich in fats, amino acids, carbohydrates and other nutrients your skin cells need to get the wheels of skin renewal and rejuvenation turning.
- Facial oils contain very high levels of antioxidants. Owing to the rich load of organic materials they contain, facial oils are packed with powerful antioxidants which are essential for skin repair and protection.
- Facial oils have very strong natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that help skin fight aging and infection.
- Facial oils stimulate your senses, which gives you the added benefit of relaxation which is good for your mind, body, and spirit. It helps relax your muscles and clear your skin of facial expressions. That is, if the manufacturer has been able to make optimal the benefits of your facial oil.
A specific oil for your skin issues
It's not very easy to get into the habit of applying facial oils daily, more so to understand better the rigors behind the wide variety of essential oils being used in commercial facial oils these days. So, here's a quick and basic run through of the best essential oils to look for in your facial oil products depending on your skincare needs or issues:
- Daily moisturizer. The high level of fats and Vitamin E in argan oil makes it your perfect choice for your daily skin moisturizing needs.
- Dry skin. If you have dry skin, you will benefit from the extra moisturizing effect of rose oil or clary sage. Both of which provides dry skin with the intense hydration it requires. In addition, both rose oil and clary sage are also very effective at supporting skin in retaining and locking in moisture.
- Wrinkles. Sandalwood is a great facial oil ingredient to look for if you have mature skin and aged 30 or up. This herb contains high levels of sesquiterpene compounds which stimulates the production of Human Growth Hormone. HGH causes skin to become more elastic, thicker and less prone to wrinkling.
- Large pores. If your toner simply isn't getting the job done, you can count on Hazelnut Oil to finish the mission. Hazelnut has natural astringent properties which helps unclog pores of dirt and excess oils, while simultaneously calming and tightening your pores.
- Acne. Hazelnut Oil also works natural wonders in keeping acne at bay but so too does Cedarwood Oil. It draws out the dust, dirt and excess oil from your pores, has natural antibacterial properties, and shields pores from becoming filled with impurities.
While they are beneficial, facial oils can only deliver their full potential in keeping your skin flawless, youthful and naturally glowing if the product formulation is made from well processed, high grade essentials oils. For you to fully unlock the skin benefits you can derive from facial oils, you may have to do a more in depth research about how a bottled facial oil has been extracted, prepared and bottled, and may even have to dig dip into the reputation of the company behind the product. Find out how the company is ensuring the quality of the essential oils that eventually find their way into the facial oils they sell.
Most skincare products are infused with the much quoted natural moisturizing goodness of a broad variety of botanicals anyways so, why shouldn't you just go ahead and try the real thing? You get to enjoy the benefits of essential oil without the potentially risky and harmful side effects you can get from a long list of preservatives and additives most heavily processed commercial skincare products are made from.


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Ancient Freedom Songs, our debut album, was composed on a small yacht off the west coast of Australia. Water, love, freedom and space are the central themes of the album.
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The Clean Tech Open, a green-technology business-plan competition offering the largest prize pot in the United States, officially opened Wednesday evening.
When it closes in October, six startups each will receive $50,000, as well as office space and legal, financial and marketing services worth another $50,000, bringing the total value of all prizes to $600,000. The finalists also get six months of mentorship and networking by participating in the contest, according to the Clean Tech Open.
Winners will be selected from six categories, including renewable energy, transportation, smart power, energy efficiency, green building and air, water and waste management.
Contests such as the Clean Tech Open aim to attract early stage ideas that aren't yet ready for venture-capital funding.
It's not a new idea. In November, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology raised the stakes for its clean-energy competition -- expected to end in May -- by offering a $200,000 grand prize, which it called the largest business-contest jackpot in the world, and a total of $500,000 in prizes (see MIT Offers $200K for Clean Ideas).
And Wednesday, the University of California at Berkeley's Venture Lab Clean Technology Innovation Contest selected its winners (see Earth2Tech post).
Low-Cost Fuel Cells, which aims to make a small fuel cell that can convert kerosene into electricity, won the $10,000 top prize; Lagrangian Sensors, which has sensors that can collect data from river systems and send it via cellular and GPS networks, won the $5,000 second prize; and Better Battery Capacity, which is developing a cathode technology that could reduce the cost of batteries and make them safer, and Banyan Energy, which is developing a solar-concentrating technology, tied for third prize, each nabbing $2,500, according to Earth2Tech.
But seed and early stage funding is important and much-needed at a time when VCs are closing larger funds and aiming for larger, later-stage deals, said Susan Preston, general partner for the California Clean Energy Fund's new Clean Energy Angel Fund, which also was announced Wednesday.
"Competitions like the [Clean Tech Open] are wonderful to have occur, because it allows all of us to see the cream-of-the-crop companies well vetted and so forth," she said.
According to the California Clean Energy Fund, U.S. venture-capital funding at the seed stage dropped to just less than 4 percent of total investments in 2007, from more than 4 percent in 2006.
A report by the University of New Hampshire's Center for Venture Research (via Don Dodge) found that U.S. angel investment grew 1.8 percent to $26 billion in 2007. But that's a small amount of growth compared to venture capital, which grew 9.1 percent in the first half of 2007, compared with the previous year, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association.
And because VCs are looking for larger bets, it's become more difficult to raise smaller amounts of money, particularly between $500,000 and $5 million, Preston said.
Bloggers -- including Greentech Media's Cleantech Investing author and @Ventures principal Rob Day -- also have questioned whether VC investment is moving toward later-stage deals with potentially quicker returns (see Cleantech Investing posts here, here and here and a post from strategy consultant Sramana Mitra here).
The California Clean Energy Fund is trying another approach to tackle the early-stage funding gap for new clean-energy technologies.
The group on Wednesday announced its Clean Energy Angel Fund and said it already has secured investments from "a wide range" of limited partners, including institutional and individual investors. The new fund, dedicated to seed and early stage investments in clean-energy companies, plans to raise up to $20 million, Preston said.
"The funding gap for seed and startup companies was a driving force behind the establishment of the CalCEF Angel Fund," Preston said in a written statement. "By supporting innovation in its earliest form, we have a chance to foster the clean-energy solutions of the future."