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A former Minister of Finance, Mr Seth Terkper, has advised the government against implementing policies that are popular with the electorate but have the tendency to hurt the economy in the long run.
He cited the reduction in the benchmark values for imports as one such policy that could deepen the perennial fall in domestic revenue and lure the government into accumulating more debts in order to meet rising expenditure needs.
In an interview last Saturday, Mr Terkper said the introduction of the policy at a time revenues had suffered consistent falls since 2016 “begs the question if there has been any thorough discussions on it”.
With the benchmark valuation being the cedi value upon which import duties are calculated, he said reducing those values by 30 per cent for vehicles and 50 per cent for other imports “can lead to an immediate drop in revenue”.
“Before you get to the medium term, when you hope to become competitive with the ports to be able to attract the volumes, we must be ready to face the fact that a reduction of 30 to 50 per cent in benchmark values will affect the tariff base collected by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority,” he explained.
In 2017, the Customs Division missed its target by 8.63 per cent.
The Commissioner General of the GRA, Mr Emmanuel Kofi Nti, said that year customs collected GH¢12.7 billion, against a target of GH¢13.9 billion.
The shortfall increased to 18.6 per cent last year, with actual collections in 2018 being GH¢13.19 billion, compared with a target of GH¢16.21 billion, Mr Nti said in January this year.
Mr Terkper, who is a tax expert, explained that beyond affecting the base upon which import tariffs were calculated, the reduction in the benchmark values could also affect collections from excise duties, thereby deepening the implications of the policy on total revenue collections.
“If you change the base of computation, you are changing not just tariffs, which are the core Customs duties, but you are likely to change it for excise too.
“This is because there is some excise tax on imported vehicles and so that is going to be affected. Also, are you going to change for value-added tax (VAT)?” he asked.
Those ripple effects, he said, could lead to “a huge revenue loss at a time the GRA is already struggling to meet its revenue targets”.
On an annual basis, domestic revenue collected by the GRA has turned up lower than budgeted since 2016.
Mr Terkper also questioned the legality of the benchmark values, explaining that their continued existence meant that the country was superimposing the benchmark values, previously called commissioner’s values, on invoice values.
He recalled that following the introduction of the Single Window system at the ports, the country started moving towards the World Customs Organisation base, which was invoice base, with strong customs database for prices and classifications.
He said the reduction in some fees charged at the ports could also affect revenue inflows into the Consolidated Fund.
“Part of those fees are also internally generated funds (IGFs) for some of the agencies that have been named. So my worry now is that those that go into the Consolidated Fund will affect budget revenue and the portion that goes to the agencies will affect their IGFs.
“The question, then, is: what is the proposal to replace all these likely revenue losses at a time when Customs is already struggling?” he asked.
He asked traders to be moderate in their jubilation because of the reduction, saying that similar reductions in the past turned out to be short-lived.
He cited the announcement of the recalibration of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, which was initially misinterpreted as a reduction; the reduction in taxes on spare parts, which turned out not to be true, and the continued existence of taxes that were originally meant to be terminated by 2018 as examples.

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a former minister of finance, mr seth terkper, has advised the government against implementing policies that are popular with the electorate but have the tendency to hurt the economy in the long run.
he cited the reduction in the benchmark values for imports as one such policy that could deepen the perennial fall in domestic revenue and lure the government into accumulating more debts in order to meet rising expenditure needs.
in an interview last saturday, mr terkper said the introduction of the policy at a time revenues had suffered consistent falls since 2016 “begs the question if there has been any thorough discussions on it”.
with the benchmark valuation being the cedi value upon which import duties are calculated, he said reducing those values by 30 per cent for vehicles and 50 per cent for other imports “can lead to an immediate drop in revenue”.
“before you get to the medium term, when you hope to become competitive with the ports to be able to attract the volumes, we must be ready to face the fact that a reduction of 30 to 50 per cent in benchmark values will affect the tariff base collected by the customs division of the ghana revenue authority,” he explained.
in 2017, the customs division missed its target by 8.63 per cent.
the commissioner general of the gra, mr emmanuel kofi nti, said that year customs collected gh¢12.7 billion, against a target of gh¢13.9 billion.
the shortfall increased to 18.6 per cent last year, with actual collections in 2018 being gh¢13.19 billion, compared with a target of gh¢16.21 billion, mr nti said in january this year.
mr terkper, who is a tax expert, explained that beyond affecting the base upon which import tariffs were calculated, the reduction in the benchmark values could also affect collections from excise duties, thereby deepening the implications of the policy on total revenue collections.
“if you change the base of computation, you are changing not just tariffs, which are the core customs duties, but you are likely to change it for excise too.
“this is because there is some excise tax on imported vehicles and so that is going to be affected. also, are you going to change for value-added tax (vat)?” he asked.
those ripple effects, he said, could lead to “a huge revenue loss at a time the gra is already struggling to meet its revenue targets”.
on an annual basis, domestic revenue collected by the gra has turned up lower than budgeted since 2016.
mr terkper also questioned the legality of the benchmark values, explaining that their continued existence meant that the country was superimposing the benchmark values, previously called commissioner’s values, on invoice values.
he recalled that following the introduction of the single window system at the ports, the country started moving towards the world customs organisation base, which was invoice base, with strong customs database for prices and classifications.
he said the reduction in some fees charged at the ports could also affect revenue inflows into the consolidated fund.
“part of those fees are also internally generated funds (igfs) for some of the agencies that have been named. so my worry now is that those that go into the consolidated fund will affect budget revenue and the portion that goes to the agencies will affect their igfs.
“the question, then, is: what is the proposal to replace all these likely revenue losses at a time when customs is already struggling?” he asked.
he asked traders to be moderate in their jubilation because of the reduction, saying that similar reductions in the past turned out to be short-lived.
he cited the announcement of the recalibration of the value added tax (vat) rate, which was initially misinterpreted as a reduction; the reduction in taxes on spare parts, which turned out not to be true, and the continued existence of taxes that were originally meant to be terminated by 2018 as examples.


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Father's Day isn't necessarily about celebrating your flesh-and-blood father. It's sort of like Mother's Day. It's about celebrating the important people in your life, the ones who were and are influential in the person you have become or will become. That can be a grandfather, brother, god-father, even mother. Father's Day is about taking time to say "Hey, thanks. Parenting is hard and I turned out ok. So props to you for not screwing up too badly." As sassy as that sounds, it's the truth. Parenting is hard work, not for the meek. Take a minute on Father's Day to thank that brother/cousin/uncle/great uncle/godfather for what they do. Thank them with bacon treats. In general, guys are easy to please. Load them up with a few cold brews, a classic movie or two and some tasty eats and they are good. And keeping with the thought that bacon makes everything better, why not go in that direction? This tomato bacon jam is a perfect crowd-pleaser if you are hosting a Father's Day get together. It's sweet and salty and just a little bit spicy. Toss it on top of crackers and serve with cheese for a traditional spin. Or load it on top of a burger or a cornmeal waffle for a new twist.
Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Use tongs and remove bacon from the skillet, placing it on a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until translucent. Crumble in bacon and add it back to the skillet with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until thick. Allow to cool then transfer to a jar. Serve with crackers.

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father's day isn't necessarily about celebrating your flesh-and-blood father. it's sort of like mother's day. it's about celebrating the important people in your life, the ones who were and are influential in the person you have become or will become. that can be a grandfather, brother, god-father, even mother. father's day is about taking time to say "hey, thanks. parenting is hard and i turned out ok. so props to you for not screwing up too badly." as sassy as that sounds, it's the truth. parenting is hard work, not for the meek. take a minute on father's day to thank that brother/cousin/uncle/great uncle/godfather for what they do. thank them with bacon treats. in general, guys are easy to please. load them up with a few cold brews, a classic movie or two and some tasty eats and they are good. and keeping with the thought that bacon makes everything better, why not go in that direction? this tomato bacon jam is a perfect crowd-pleaser if you are hosting a father's day get together. it's sweet and salty and just a little bit spicy. toss it on top of crackers and serve with cheese for a traditional spin. or load it on top of a burger or a cornmeal waffle for a new twist.
fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. use tongs and remove bacon from the skillet, placing it on a paper towel lined plate. drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. add the onion to the skillet and cook until translucent. crumble in bacon and add it back to the skillet with the remaining ingredients. bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until thick. allow to cool then transfer to a jar. serve with crackers.


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Sublime Text. Here's a quick example of how fast Git works within Sublime Text.
Let's run through the things we'll need to improve our Git workflow real quick.
Git Installation for Windows User: When installing Git, make sure you select Run Git from the Windows Command Prompt. Everything else can be default settings.
While this is easy enough, let's cut off a few seconds off our workflow and do this within Sublime Text.
ctrl + shift + p, then you'll see your available Git commands (a ton!).
git add -A, you can just type add and Sublime Text will know! Just another way to shave off milliseconds off your workflow.
Commit and it will use the message you typed as the commit message!
Staging Files and Committing In One Step: To add and commit all in one step, just skip straight to the Quick Commit command. That will stage and commit for you. It's the equivalent of git commit -am 'im staging and committing!'. Thanks to Moran Bentzur for the tip in the comments.
more on the Git plugin.
Git Gutter Another cool Git Sublime Text package to use is Git Gutter. It will add icons to the text editor to show which lines have been added or removed in the latest commit.

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sublime text. here's a quick example of how fast git works within sublime text.
let's run through the things we'll need to improve our git workflow real quick.
git installation for windows user: when installing git, make sure you select run git from the windows command prompt. everything else can be default settings.
while this is easy enough, let's cut off a few seconds off our workflow and do this within sublime text.
ctrl + shift + p, then you'll see your available git commands (a ton!).
git add -a, you can just type add and sublime text will know! just another way to shave off milliseconds off your workflow.
commit and it will use the message you typed as the commit message!
staging files and committing in one step: to add and commit all in one step, just skip straight to the quick commit command. that will stage and commit for you. it's the equivalent of git commit -am 'im staging and committing!'. thanks to moran bentzur for the tip in the comments.
more on the git plugin.
git gutter another cool git sublime text package to use is git gutter. it will add icons to the text editor to show which lines have been added or removed in the latest commit.


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A very unique set with four drop down leaves which can transpose a fifty nine inch round table into a forty two inch square table. The base has a storage drawer on the bottom with a display shelf above it. The striking contrast between the solid acacia top and the dark brown bottom gives this set a grand presence. A great looking set for your family room, game room or great room.
The Abaco 5-Piece Gathering Table Set with Storage Base and Drop Leaves by Steve Silver at Walker's Furniture in the Spokane, Kennewick, Tri-Cities, Wenatchee, Coeur D’Alene, Yakima, Walla Walla, Umatilla, Moses Lake area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
Table Info 59" round table with leaves up, 42" square with leaves tucked under. A storage drawer and display shelf on the base.

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a very unique set with four drop down leaves which can transpose a fifty nine inch round table into a forty two inch square table. the base has a storage drawer on the bottom with a display shelf above it. the striking contrast between the solid acacia top and the dark brown bottom gives this set a grand presence. a great looking set for your family room, game room or great room.
the abaco 5-piece gathering table set with storage base and drop leaves by steve silver at walker's furniture in the spokane, kennewick, tri-cities, wenatchee, coeur d’alene, yakima, walla walla, umatilla, moses lake area. product availability may vary. contact us for the most current availability on this product.
table info 59" round table with leaves up, 42" square with leaves tucked under. a storage drawer and display shelf on the base.


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Nicki Minaj took to Twitter this past Sunday (11/25) to post a tease of her upcoming music video for “Good Form.” This comes less than one week after she announced that she would be releasing a remix featuring Lil Wayne to the track off her latest album ‘Queen’. This full video is now here!
Watch Nicki in an extravagant evening scene, with lavish clothes and a car to match. The video was directed by Colin Tilley and features Lil Wayne, Tyga, Lauren London, Evelyn Lozada, and Shannon and Shannade Clermont.
New Video: Rapper Token Drops New Single & Video “TREEHOUSE"

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nicki minaj took to twitter this past sunday (11/25) to post a tease of her upcoming music video for “good form.” this comes less than one week after she announced that she would be releasing a remix featuring lil wayne to the track off her latest album ‘queen’. this full video is now here!
watch nicki in an extravagant evening scene, with lavish clothes and a car to match. the video was directed by colin tilley and features lil wayne, tyga, lauren london, evelyn lozada, and shannon and shannade clermont.
new video: rapper token drops new single & video “treehouse"


text: "The Big Cabin" overlooking Blue Mesa This property overlooks Blue Mesa with the Pinnacles in view and Curecanti Recreation Area out your door.. Native Colorado vegetation and plenty of wildlife in this beautiful and scenic location. Lots of square footage in this home for you to enjoy living on the main level and family and friends could enjoy privacy on the lower level with a separate entrance. Peaceful setting, amazing sunsets, fishing on Blue Mesa for Kokanee Salmon and Lake Trout. You may also be interested in the business opportunity next door. Sapinero Village Campground and RV Park is available for sale and the Big Cabin could be a part of your rental pool or your forever home. Sapinero Village Store and Campground, Lot 1 (MLS # 745762), is listed For Sale at $550.00. If you long to slow down and enjoy life with your family; this is the place. 24 RV Sites, 5 rustic log cabins, shower house, Shop, and Store. Wet your whistle or enjoy pizza and finger foods at Murphy's Tavern.Imagine the possibilities with this property surrounded by National Park and overlooking Blue Mesa Reservoir.

lowercased: "the big cabin" overlooking blue mesa this property overlooks blue mesa with the pinnacles in view and curecanti recreation area out your door.. native colorado vegetation and plenty of wildlife in this beautiful and scenic location. lots of square footage in this home for you to enjoy living on the main level and family and friends could enjoy privacy on the lower level with a separate entrance. peaceful setting, amazing sunsets, fishing on blue mesa for kokanee salmon and lake trout. you may also be interested in the business opportunity next door. sapinero village campground and rv park is available for sale and the big cabin could be a part of your rental pool or your forever home. sapinero village store and campground, lot 1 (mls # 745762), is listed for sale at $550.00. if you long to slow down and enjoy life with your family; this is the place. 24 rv sites, 5 rustic log cabins, shower house, shop, and store. wet your whistle or enjoy pizza and finger foods at murphy's tavern.imagine the possibilities with this property surrounded by national park and overlooking blue mesa reservoir.


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WorleyParsons are recruiting a Barge Operator for our Total E&P North Sea UK Limited Project to work on the Gryphon.
The role will as one of the installation's CRO's/Barge Operator to support HUC, production startup and subsequent operations. Offshore, under direction of the Barge Supervisor, the role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process & marine plant, comprising all topside and marine systems from the Control Room. This is carried out in accordance with operating procedures, company health, safety, environmental and other relevant standards in a way that reinforces company values and maximises our revenue streams, availability, reliability and regulatory compliance of the asset.
Support the development of company Operations Procedures and training scenarios.
Work with the Project Team to develop the interfaces between Maintenance, Operations, Construction and the HUC Team to deliver a smooth and Incident Free startup of production.
Transfer to an offshore rota to support HUC and subsequent operations.
Actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.
Effectively communicate plant conditions and status to the Emergency Response Team in the event of an emergency and execute duties as specified in the emergency response procedures or as directed by OIM.
To have sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to be able to effectively contribute and influence business decisions impacting process safety.
Participate as a member of the Barge Supervisor's team in delivering company performance against agreed targets.
Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
Has a detailed knowledge of Topsides and Marine process systems, plant layout and controls, including their function and operation, as specified in Operating procedures, vendors' manuals and other relevant documentation.
Direct responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the installation's process control systems from the Central Control Room, including vessel systems power management; loading, storage & discharging of oil cargo; ballasting, trim and stability of the vessel; COW, tank cleaning, gas freeing for entry; Mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers as designated by the Barge Supervisor; water management and gas process; metering; chemical injection; water emissions, in compliance with regulatory reporting and constraints.
Ensure vessel position and heading is monitored and any adverse conditions appropriately responded to.
Maintain an effective marine and aviation radio watch, in Co-ordinating in-field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and helicopters.
Relevant knowledge of the Installation Safety Case, Cause and Effects and process systems with lead responsibility for monitoring plant conditions with respect to the PCS, PSD, ESD and F&G systems.
Monitors plant status and reacts to changes in vessel systems, and requests assistance from other departments as required, whilst maintaining focus on the protection of People, Plant and Environment.
Maintain accurate and appropriate maintenance records and ensure that the data is entered into the appropriate information management systems.
Maintains marine/process plant records, log sheets and equipment running data sheets, using appropriate management information systems as per Company procedures; recognises readings outside set values and informs the Barge Supervisor as required.
Responsible for fault identification and initial investigation on control systems.
Highlight defects, procedures, equipment and tools to the attention of relevant staff.
Ensure necessary and timely preparation for activities is undertaken, including the issuing of relevant work permits.
Prepare the correct inhibit and override risk assessments for equipment requiring maintenance.
Under the guidance of the Barge Supervisor, responsible for completing verification assurance and routine activities. Isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
Liaise with other departments and contract personnel to ensure awareness of work ongoing which may affect the CRO's response to situations.
Commit to company Competency System and undertake any training / assessments required.
Comply with Company procedures and ensure handovers with all relevant information are undertaken at the end of shift and mobilisation.
Encourage good, open communication promoting ownership, engagement and adherence to company values.
Ensure that the CCR is constantly manned.
Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical issues in a clear and concise manner.
Have sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to be able to effectively contribute and influence business decisions impacting process safety.

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worleyparsons are recruiting a barge operator for our total e&p north sea uk limited project to work on the gryphon.
the role will as one of the installation's cro's/barge operator to support huc, production startup and subsequent operations. offshore, under direction of the barge supervisor, the role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process & marine plant, comprising all topside and marine systems from the control room. this is carried out in accordance with operating procedures, company health, safety, environmental and other relevant standards in a way that reinforces company values and maximises our revenue streams, availability, reliability and regulatory compliance of the asset.
support the development of company operations procedures and training scenarios.
work with the project team to develop the interfaces between maintenance, operations, construction and the huc team to deliver a smooth and incident free startup of production.
transfer to an offshore rota to support huc and subsequent operations.
actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.
effectively communicate plant conditions and status to the emergency response team in the event of an emergency and execute duties as specified in the emergency response procedures or as directed by oim.
to have sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to be able to effectively contribute and influence business decisions impacting process safety.
participate as a member of the barge supervisor's team in delivering company performance against agreed targets.
build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
has a detailed knowledge of topsides and marine process systems, plant layout and controls, including their function and operation, as specified in operating procedures, vendors' manuals and other relevant documentation.
direct responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the installation's process control systems from the central control room, including vessel systems power management; loading, storage & discharging of oil cargo; ballasting, trim and stability of the vessel; cow, tank cleaning, gas freeing for entry; mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers as designated by the barge supervisor; water management and gas process; metering; chemical injection; water emissions, in compliance with regulatory reporting and constraints.
ensure vessel position and heading is monitored and any adverse conditions appropriately responded to.
maintain an effective marine and aviation radio watch, in co-ordinating in-field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and helicopters.
relevant knowledge of the installation safety case, cause and effects and process systems with lead responsibility for monitoring plant conditions with respect to the pcs, psd, esd and f&g systems.
monitors plant status and reacts to changes in vessel systems, and requests assistance from other departments as required, whilst maintaining focus on the protection of people, plant and environment.
maintain accurate and appropriate maintenance records and ensure that the data is entered into the appropriate information management systems.
maintains marine/process plant records, log sheets and equipment running data sheets, using appropriate management information systems as per company procedures; recognises readings outside set values and informs the barge supervisor as required.
responsible for fault identification and initial investigation on control systems.
highlight defects, procedures, equipment and tools to the attention of relevant staff.
ensure necessary and timely preparation for activities is undertaken, including the issuing of relevant work permits.
prepare the correct inhibit and override risk assessments for equipment requiring maintenance.
under the guidance of the barge supervisor, responsible for completing verification assurance and routine activities. isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
liaise with other departments and contract personnel to ensure awareness of work ongoing which may affect the cro's response to situations.
commit to company competency system and undertake any training / assessments required.
comply with company procedures and ensure handovers with all relevant information are undertaken at the end of shift and mobilisation.
encourage good, open communication promoting ownership, engagement and adherence to company values.
ensure that the ccr is constantly manned.
written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical issues in a clear and concise manner.
have sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to be able to effectively contribute and influence business decisions impacting process safety.


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Johnny Plastini received his BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz and received his MFA from the Tyler School of Art, Temple University. Johnny currently is an assistant professor and area coordinator of printmaking at Colorado State University. His current research focuses on simultaneous issues of interaction, intra-action, transaction, transmission, and emission through a cybernetic lens. His pluralistic approach to critical studio engagement has been exhibited extensively at museums, transdisciplinary conferences, and galleries, nationally and internationally. He has been featured in numerous fine art publications including CRED, Studio Visit, and New American Paintings. Johnny’s work is held in the permanent public collections of Zayed University, United Arab Emirates, and in the Zuckerman Museum of Art at Kennesaw State University.
Matthew Kenyon and Douglas Easterly, installation view of Notepad (2007), printed notepads, 11 x 8 1/2 x 13/16 inches each pad. Printed and published by SWAMP, Buffalo, NY. Courtesy of the artists.

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johnny plastini received his ba from the university of california, santa cruz and received his mfa from the tyler school of art, temple university. johnny currently is an assistant professor and area coordinator of printmaking at colorado state university. his current research focuses on simultaneous issues of interaction, intra-action, transaction, transmission, and emission through a cybernetic lens. his pluralistic approach to critical studio engagement has been exhibited extensively at museums, transdisciplinary conferences, and galleries, nationally and internationally. he has been featured in numerous fine art publications including cred, studio visit, and new american paintings. johnny’s work is held in the permanent public collections of zayed university, united arab emirates, and in the zuckerman museum of art at kennesaw state university.
matthew kenyon and douglas easterly, installation view of notepad (2007), printed notepads, 11 x 8 1/2 x 13/16 inches each pad. printed and published by swamp, buffalo, ny. courtesy of the artists.


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From time to time it's pertinent when discussing punting to go over the key factors which usually determine which horses will win and be placed. Too many punters forget these 'basics' of racehorse betting.
Summed up, we can list them. as: Class, Consistency, Fitness. But added to these are a host of other variables that you must also take into account along with class, consistency and fitness. These are the key factors.
For instance, you must look at how long since a horse had its last start. Track experience has it that 'hot' gallopers will be racing again wit' iin a week. The thinking here is that if you have a horse in top fitness, and which is racing well, you don't keep him at home in the stable you race him!
Statistics show that few horses win which haven't started within the previous 28 days. There are exceptions, of course, because some horses do race well fresh from a spell, and some-like Kate's Myth-can come back and win after a break of 18 months!
Always take into careful consideration whether a horse has had recent racing. Be biased in favour of those which had their last start within the previous 14 days.
Then there's the key factor of distance suitability. A horse may have class, consistency and fitness on its side but if it is placed over an unsuitable distance it is unlikely to win. Most horses are bred for certain distances and only a few can mix sprints and staying races successfully. Check on a horse's past performances to see if it suited by the distance of the race it is tackling.
Next factor is weight-probably one of the most important factors, because weight is a lynchpin of handicap racing. The more weight a horse has to carry the harder its task; it's as simple as that. Weight can beat any horse, no matter what its class or ability.
As horses win, or perform well, they are given more weight. Be very wary of any horse which is asked to carry 2.5kgs or more on the weight it carried at its last start--except when it is dropping substantially in class.
Barrier draw is also to be taken into consideration. At most tracks, a wide draw can severely affect any horse's winning chance. Take a field of 18, say, at Randwick over the 1000m and you'll always see that those drawn outside do it tough. The same thinking applies to other tracks and other distances.
Then there are key factors like jockeys, trainers, a horse's price, and whether or not it is likely to be suited by the actual pace of the race. It's a good idea to have a key factor chart in front of you when you assess any race.
Is the horse racing in form, or closely approaching his best form?
Is the horse reasonably well weighted?
Can the horse handle the track?
Are the track conditions suitable?
Is the horse drawn well at the barrier?
Is the horse in the hands of a successful trainer?
Is the horse racing in its correct Class?
As well as the key factors concerning the horses themselves, there is the further issue of choosing the right races on which to bet. Are you going to bet on them all, or just a couple, a half dozen, or maybe just three or four? Some races are difficult to analyse because of poor quality, too much quality, or simply lack of form (early 2yo. races, for example).
Finally, there's the matter of exactly how you go about selecting a horse to win a race. Quite often, it's a most useful exercise to find all the horses which cannot win! Get them out of the way first and then concentrate on the rest of the field.
You do this by looking firstly at all horses listed from 20/1 out to 100/1, or whatever is the longest price quoted for the race. You can usually eliminate about one third of the runners, which then n-takes your task far easier to find the main chances.
A field of 15 can usually be cut down to just 10 runners and this is where you can rigidly apply the key factors we have already discussed in this article. Look for horses running at unsuitable distances, horses with big weight rises, horses drawn badly, horses which don't seem to like the track, or the going, horses to be ridden by ordinary jockeys and those from stables which rarely win.
This second procedure should eliminate five of the 10 remaining runners, leaving you with the prime list of winning candidates. You then have the choice of which one to bet, or which ones to bet on, or you can leave the race alone if you feel it's just too hard, and that there isn't much value in it because of the tightness of the prices.
Successful punters are rarely found betting on every race. Remember that when you are rushing around like mad at a race meeting, betting here, there and everywhere!

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from time to time it's pertinent when discussing punting to go over the key factors which usually determine which horses will win and be placed. too many punters forget these 'basics' of racehorse betting.
summed up, we can list them. as: class, consistency, fitness. but added to these are a host of other variables that you must also take into account along with class, consistency and fitness. these are the key factors.
for instance, you must look at how long since a horse had its last start. track experience has it that 'hot' gallopers will be racing again wit' iin a week. the thinking here is that if you have a horse in top fitness, and which is racing well, you don't keep him at home in the stable you race him!
statistics show that few horses win which haven't started within the previous 28 days. there are exceptions, of course, because some horses do race well fresh from a spell, and some-like kate's myth-can come back and win after a break of 18 months!
always take into careful consideration whether a horse has had recent racing. be biased in favour of those which had their last start within the previous 14 days.
then there's the key factor of distance suitability. a horse may have class, consistency and fitness on its side but if it is placed over an unsuitable distance it is unlikely to win. most horses are bred for certain distances and only a few can mix sprints and staying races successfully. check on a horse's past performances to see if it suited by the distance of the race it is tackling.
next factor is weight-probably one of the most important factors, because weight is a lynchpin of handicap racing. the more weight a horse has to carry the harder its task; it's as simple as that. weight can beat any horse, no matter what its class or ability.
as horses win, or perform well, they are given more weight. be very wary of any horse which is asked to carry 2.5kgs or more on the weight it carried at its last start--except when it is dropping substantially in class.
barrier draw is also to be taken into consideration. at most tracks, a wide draw can severely affect any horse's winning chance. take a field of 18, say, at randwick over the 1000m and you'll always see that those drawn outside do it tough. the same thinking applies to other tracks and other distances.
then there are key factors like jockeys, trainers, a horse's price, and whether or not it is likely to be suited by the actual pace of the race. it's a good idea to have a key factor chart in front of you when you assess any race.
is the horse racing in form, or closely approaching his best form?
is the horse reasonably well weighted?
can the horse handle the track?
are the track conditions suitable?
is the horse drawn well at the barrier?
is the horse in the hands of a successful trainer?
is the horse racing in its correct class?
as well as the key factors concerning the horses themselves, there is the further issue of choosing the right races on which to bet. are you going to bet on them all, or just a couple, a half dozen, or maybe just three or four? some races are difficult to analyse because of poor quality, too much quality, or simply lack of form (early 2yo. races, for example).
finally, there's the matter of exactly how you go about selecting a horse to win a race. quite often, it's a most useful exercise to find all the horses which cannot win! get them out of the way first and then concentrate on the rest of the field.
you do this by looking firstly at all horses listed from 20/1 out to 100/1, or whatever is the longest price quoted for the race. you can usually eliminate about one third of the runners, which then n-takes your task far easier to find the main chances.
a field of 15 can usually be cut down to just 10 runners and this is where you can rigidly apply the key factors we have already discussed in this article. look for horses running at unsuitable distances, horses with big weight rises, horses drawn badly, horses which don't seem to like the track, or the going, horses to be ridden by ordinary jockeys and those from stables which rarely win.
this second procedure should eliminate five of the 10 remaining runners, leaving you with the prime list of winning candidates. you then have the choice of which one to bet, or which ones to bet on, or you can leave the race alone if you feel it's just too hard, and that there isn't much value in it because of the tightness of the prices.
successful punters are rarely found betting on every race. remember that when you are rushing around like mad at a race meeting, betting here, there and everywhere!


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It takes a certain fearlessness to go for an all-white ensemble. A confidence that you look great and will never spill your coffee or red wine. It took me years to take a chance on white pants. I thought that I would look 10 pounds larger in white, and I was also worried about the stain factor. I kept having visions of mishaps dancing through my mind. Once I overcame my fears, I began to love how clean the look is and how it is classic yet versatile. With a few basic tenets to keep in mind, you too could be rocking an all-white look.
1. Unlike black, white is not forgiving. Make sure your clothes fit correctly. Close fitting items should skim the body but not squeeze it.
2. It must to be clean. Stains? Bleach is your friend.

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it takes a certain fearlessness to go for an all-white ensemble. a confidence that you look great and will never spill your coffee or red wine. it took me years to take a chance on white pants. i thought that i would look 10 pounds larger in white, and i was also worried about the stain factor. i kept having visions of mishaps dancing through my mind. once i overcame my fears, i began to love how clean the look is and how it is classic yet versatile. with a few basic tenets to keep in mind, you too could be rocking an all-white look.
1. unlike black, white is not forgiving. make sure your clothes fit correctly. close fitting items should skim the body but not squeeze it.
2. it must to be clean. stains? bleach is your friend.


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* the team is picked entirely on merit.
"TFA officials must realize that they have to stick to administration instead of coming and causing conflict between the players. The majority of officials don't even come to the training ground and yet they want to have a say in picking the team."
Cummings feels that far too often in the past players have either been included in or left out of the Trinidad & Tobago team for non-football reasons: e.g., the personal relationship between a player and a particular official.
He warned as well against any tendency selectors might have to pick the team on the basis of football politics — so many for North, so many for East, so many for South etc.
"It is important," Cummings pointed out, "for the players to be in training for at least a month before the Haiti game — they should live in, together with the coach and assistant coach, since it is important that we get to know each other both on and off the football field."
Cummings, who plays for New York Cosmos, expressed concern over mutterings to the effect that foreign-based footballers should not be considered for selection.
He pointed out that it is not as if these players were flying from the United States and straight into the team.
"We will all be tested and Archibald, De Leon, Keith Aqui and I will have to prove ourselves. But we should all want to see the best team play — Haiti cannot beat our best team," he said.
Cummings leaves Trinidad for the United States in a week's time and one of the first things he will do there is to meet with the other professionals to discuss under what terms and conditions they will play for Trinidad & Tobago.
"Make no mistake — I, and I am certain the other professionals as well, want to play for the country — but we certainly can't play for just anything — football is more than a sport to us — it is our livelihood," he stressed.
"And if things go according to plan and we join the local squad in training in September, it means that we would just have finished our season in the United States — and we would be fit and ready to go."
He admits that he has never seen anything as big as the proposed plans by the TFA to ensure that this country is well represented in the World Cup.
"But let us be serious right through — and this seriousness must begin with the TFA and be passed on to the players. I have to confess, however, that the majority of times I have come down here it has always been one big joke — however, perhaps the time has come when we are seeing football become something more than an underdog sport," he said.
He agreed that some fans might have been disappointed with the performance of the professionals in the Santos-Trinidad game, but he reminds these fans that conditions on that day were hardly conducive to good football.
"But the World Cup is something else. If we are treated fairly we will be there playing our guts out. It is unfortunate that we allowed ourselves to be trapped into playing Haiti in that 'friendly match' last year.
I think we should have avoided it. Haiti won, which means that they have a psychological advantage over us — but the players have to get that defeat out of their system from now — and then there will be no stopping us," Cummings argued.
Cummings, who is now 24, said that his playing as a professional has made him a mature player. His whole approach to the game has changed.
"Like so many of the footballers here I used to think that dribbling was all. Now I only dribble when necessary, concentrating more on passing the ball to get it nearer to the other team's goal and from there into the net," he disclosed.
"I remember we used to be able to collect some 35 players on any given day to go up to the Savannah and have a run. Now the most we can get is eight — too many of the others, some of whom I know to be good players, have gone off on drugs — their love for the game killed by the lack of real opportunity."

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* the team is picked entirely on merit.
"tfa officials must realize that they have to stick to administration instead of coming and causing conflict between the players. the majority of officials don't even come to the training ground and yet they want to have a say in picking the team."
cummings feels that far too often in the past players have either been included in or left out of the trinidad & tobago team for non-football reasons: e.g., the personal relationship between a player and a particular official.
he warned as well against any tendency selectors might have to pick the team on the basis of football politics — so many for north, so many for east, so many for south etc.
"it is important," cummings pointed out, "for the players to be in training for at least a month before the haiti game — they should live in, together with the coach and assistant coach, since it is important that we get to know each other both on and off the football field."
cummings, who plays for new york cosmos, expressed concern over mutterings to the effect that foreign-based footballers should not be considered for selection.
he pointed out that it is not as if these players were flying from the united states and straight into the team.
"we will all be tested and archibald, de leon, keith aqui and i will have to prove ourselves. but we should all want to see the best team play — haiti cannot beat our best team," he said.
cummings leaves trinidad for the united states in a week's time and one of the first things he will do there is to meet with the other professionals to discuss under what terms and conditions they will play for trinidad & tobago.
"make no mistake — i, and i am certain the other professionals as well, want to play for the country — but we certainly can't play for just anything — football is more than a sport to us — it is our livelihood," he stressed.
"and if things go according to plan and we join the local squad in training in september, it means that we would just have finished our season in the united states — and we would be fit and ready to go."
he admits that he has never seen anything as big as the proposed plans by the tfa to ensure that this country is well represented in the world cup.
"but let us be serious right through — and this seriousness must begin with the tfa and be passed on to the players. i have to confess, however, that the majority of times i have come down here it has always been one big joke — however, perhaps the time has come when we are seeing football become something more than an underdog sport," he said.
he agreed that some fans might have been disappointed with the performance of the professionals in the santos-trinidad game, but he reminds these fans that conditions on that day were hardly conducive to good football.
"but the world cup is something else. if we are treated fairly we will be there playing our guts out. it is unfortunate that we allowed ourselves to be trapped into playing haiti in that 'friendly match' last year.
i think we should have avoided it. haiti won, which means that they have a psychological advantage over us — but the players have to get that defeat out of their system from now — and then there will be no stopping us," cummings argued.
cummings, who is now 24, said that his playing as a professional has made him a mature player. his whole approach to the game has changed.
"like so many of the footballers here i used to think that dribbling was all. now i only dribble when necessary, concentrating more on passing the ball to get it nearer to the other team's goal and from there into the net," he disclosed.
"i remember we used to be able to collect some 35 players on any given day to go up to the savannah and have a run. now the most we can get is eight — too many of the others, some of whom i know to be good players, have gone off on drugs — their love for the game killed by the lack of real opportunity."


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Siemens has developed a navigation system with a three-dimensional map display. These true-to-life images of entire streets and intersections make it easier for drivers to find their destinations even in unfamiliar urban areas. The system will be launched on the market in mid 2008.
In contrast to systems commonly used today, this new navigation system from Siemens VDO Automotive displays different levels at highway interchanges. To ensure better orientation in cities, digitized images of eye-catching structures will be integrated into the system. With just the push of a button, users will also be able to call up on their displays tourist information, such as the opening times, admission prices and telephone numbers of museums, theaters and other attractions. By the planned start of mass production, this information service will cover 100 of the largest cities in Europe.
Regarding the large volumes of data, the system runs from a hard disc. Superimposition of four different digital maps makes this three-dimensional navigation possible. The basis is formed by a digital terrain model that gives the gradient of the land with its high and low points. Superimposed over this model are digitized satellite photos. Another layer consists of digitalized 3D-buildings and contours of buildings which the system uses to generate three-dimensional views of cities. Finally, a digital street map – like today’s navigation maps – completes the picture.
And the system will also be a hit with drivers of off-road vehicles: The terrain model also displays areas away from the main road network, so the system can calculate routes through wooded areas and fields. The navigation process automatically takes this data into account for cross country drives. An advanced version of the system is already in the planning stages. Soon, a camera installed on a vehicle’s front will record and digitize images of traffic lights and traffic signs, which will appear in synchronization in the navigation display.

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siemens has developed a navigation system with a three-dimensional map display. these true-to-life images of entire streets and intersections make it easier for drivers to find their destinations even in unfamiliar urban areas. the system will be launched on the market in mid 2008.
in contrast to systems commonly used today, this new navigation system from siemens vdo automotive displays different levels at highway interchanges. to ensure better orientation in cities, digitized images of eye-catching structures will be integrated into the system. with just the push of a button, users will also be able to call up on their displays tourist information, such as the opening times, admission prices and telephone numbers of museums, theaters and other attractions. by the planned start of mass production, this information service will cover 100 of the largest cities in europe.
regarding the large volumes of data, the system runs from a hard disc. superimposition of four different digital maps makes this three-dimensional navigation possible. the basis is formed by a digital terrain model that gives the gradient of the land with its high and low points. superimposed over this model are digitized satellite photos. another layer consists of digitalized 3d-buildings and contours of buildings which the system uses to generate three-dimensional views of cities. finally, a digital street map – like today’s navigation maps – completes the picture.
and the system will also be a hit with drivers of off-road vehicles: the terrain model also displays areas away from the main road network, so the system can calculate routes through wooded areas and fields. the navigation process automatically takes this data into account for cross country drives. an advanced version of the system is already in the planning stages. soon, a camera installed on a vehicle’s front will record and digitize images of traffic lights and traffic signs, which will appear in synchronization in the navigation display.


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My conceptual approach, understanding of systems and business experience allow me to be the architect who bridges the large gaps that often exist between business needs, user demands and technology staff resources. This section provides examples of the vision and breadth of systems expertise I bring to take full advantage of technology in solving complex business problems.
After leading the implementation of NetSuite at Iron Solutions, I have been providing NetSuite ERP implementation services as one of my core consulting service offerings.

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my conceptual approach, understanding of systems and business experience allow me to be the architect who bridges the large gaps that often exist between business needs, user demands and technology staff resources. this section provides examples of the vision and breadth of systems expertise i bring to take full advantage of technology in solving complex business problems.
after leading the implementation of netsuite at iron solutions, i have been providing netsuite erp implementation services as one of my core consulting service offerings.


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socorrito goes to the market, no matter if todd goes to the market. there will be additional students to my class sooner or later. perhaps you would have preferred a french dish. the scene of the murder was too terrible to describe. kathy retreated to her bedroom after dinner. even nhan doesn't like spudboy. marilyn said he was going to give it back. i need to borrow your car for a few hours. i'm all packed. i called 911 and the paramedics came.
it could be them. please complete the attached job application form. we don't eat enough leafy vegetables. i have an explanation. a strong wind began to set in. i got this on good authority. ravindranath is a very decent fellow. i bought ice-cold water. what impressed me was the blue sky. boyce meets ernst in the school library two or three times a week.
cut this into very fine pieces. christmas shopping is way too stressful. let's talk about tomorrow's schedule. it didn't take jem long to get here. now i know what i should do. tandy stole some money from mitch's purse. the bag was bursting with corn. in particular it is customary for actual examples of use of the harmonic mean generally cover "average speed," and explain no further than that. i think we've had enough to eat. manavendra doesn't love her husband.
thank god, they finally arrived. why did you think that? mix the flour with two eggs. we're not going home. all-russian public opinion research center conducts weekly measurements of russians trust politicians where did you first meet? lea believes in equality between women and men. father, today i'm going out with some friends. of course, that's if you will allow it. his wife doesn't even know why he died. why didn't you tell me jem wasn't canadian?
manufacturers add ethyl butyrate to their orange juice to make it taste fresher. dan came to linda's birthday party. my daughter was not reasonable when i asked her to spend less money. this can is leaking. justin is the one who told me that geoffrey didn't like me. travel the world! flowers die without water. take a little nap on the couch. rome is an ancient city. this is a mobile phone.
i thought i understood you. i have nothing much in common with him. here is the car. i think i could handle doing that. write your telephone number down on this pad. jacques and kristen are not talking to one another. pratt doesn't sleep much anymore. roughly speaking, a doctor repairs people. lenora says more should be done. jacob and i ate together in the school cafeteria.
kylo told me not to go into his bedroom. he is a good correspondent. everything hits the mark with him and he lets you know it. i'll see what's keeping them. lazy people have no chance of success. some people, looking at the bright sun, seek for stains only. no gift is more precious than trust. you should write a letter. brooke and sunil are in agreement. ping motioned for svante to follow.
the ray of reason must expand again. you must also respect the opinions of the minority. tatoeba is a great way to procrastinate. the user you to want to send this message to does not exist. please try with another username. he will tell me everything sooner or later. diligence was the principal factor in his remarkable promotion. just give me an explanation. lars doesn't need to do that right now. emiko never thinks about others' feelings whenever she says things too bluntly, so everyone hates her. i found out a huge sealed box when i opened my house's door.
aaron didn't have to work last monday. no kept talking. i only heard about it myself just this morning. dimitry wasn't with us last night. there is in all men a demand for the superlative, so much so that the poor devil who has no other way of reaching it attains it by getting drunk. dr mason placed his work above everything. i told him you were busy. finally, i have my own car. jill claims that he knows nothing about that. linda stood up to sing.
should i take kevyn? i was just trying to be a friend. the thermometer stood at three degrees below zero this morning. she reads after lunch. sanjeev has known claudia since she was a little girl. we must study harder. my mother taught me to always look both to the left and to the right before crossing the street. i worked as a waiter for three years. worrying is like paying a debt you don't owe. corey won't stand a chance.


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lowercased: this full stratified home has a 2 level main home and fully contained suite on the walkout lower level! great investment or revenue opportunity; or choose your unit and sell the other! excellent quiet location on the knoll at silver star mountain resort with the ski-way out your back door. beautiful monashee mountain views! well layed-out floor plan with a common entry and shared double garage. both units enjoy in-floor hot water heat, private hot tubs with shower rooms, private laundry and a full ensuite with every bedroom! the main house features a large private entry/ski storage with access to the hot tub, sauna and shower room. great room concept living area with a grand river rock gas fireplace, 2 story windows and soaring ceilings in the living room to the upper level. the kitchen has stainless appliances and casual eating bar while the dining area will accommodate your large gatherings. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths on the upper level including the master which has mountain views and ensuite featuring a soaker tub and separate shower. lockable owner storage off the laundry room. the lower suite presents 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and generous open concept living with gas fireplace in the living room, a large island in the kitchen with eating bar and level walkout to the hot tub.


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We are looking for a Lifecycle Marketing Manager to join our Marketing team. Tophatter is a Series-B funded pre-IPO company that achieved $300 + million of sales in 2017, up 100% on 2016. Reporting to the Head of Marketing and working closely with multiple teams, you will take ownership of all key lifecycle communication touch-points for our existing user-base.
You are a confident, results-driven self-starter who wants to lead a key, high visibility area for the business and make a substantial impact on growth and profitability.
You are creative, data-driven and thrive in an environment where you have independence and are encouraged to take risk.
You can guide the creative direction and technical aspects of retention marketing campaigns.
Strive for mastery in retention marketing (including segmentation, personalization, list growth & management, email, push, SMS, FB messenger) strategies and technologies.
You prefer an organization smaller than 50 and/or larger than 200 people.
You are looking for a narrow or limited role.
Lead creative direction of retention marketing messages alongside the Growth, Marketing, Customer Insights, Product, and Design teams.
Achieve customer and revenue retention objectives and key results (OKRs).
Create and implement Tophatter’s Customer Retention Plan based on best-practice ecommerce customer retention tactics.
Responsible for managing the planning, technical aspects and day-to-day operations of key email marketing, CRM and marketing automation systems for user engagement and retention.
Manage technical aspects and day-to-day operations of key email marketing, CRM, push notifications, and marketing automation systems for user engagement and retention. Bring Tophatter’s retention marketing efforts to world-class.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Marketing with at least 2 years focused on Retention and/or Lifecycle.
Exceptional customer insights and written skills and ability to craft high-conversion emails, pushes, and other marketing messages for an ecommerce platform or brand.
Track record of driving measurable revenue and engagement via email and push notification strategy, business planning, tactics, technologies, operation.
Proficient with marketing tools, such as Braze, Iterable, etc, as well as marketing automation strategy and tools such as Hubspot, Marketo, Mailchimp.
Extremely strong communicator with ability to interact with multiple internal departments.
Proven track-record working with various, cross-functional, internal and external groups to deliver meaningful results on time and on budget with limited direction.
You love data and have a proven ability to run A/B tests, analyze and interpret data, and use tools such as Google Analytics and SQL.
Ability to own a campaign from start to finish and ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
You are a self-starter and are able to seek out resources and partners in your projects to arrive at the right solution.
You thrive on getting your hands dirty and completing projects on time and on budget.
You are a collaborative player who can take additional responsibility, say no when needed, and manage projects with mindfulness and discipline.
BA/BS required, MBA a plus.

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we are looking for a lifecycle marketing manager to join our marketing team. tophatter is a series-b funded pre-ipo company that achieved $300 + million of sales in 2017, up 100% on 2016. reporting to the head of marketing and working closely with multiple teams, you will take ownership of all key lifecycle communication touch-points for our existing user-base.
you are a confident, results-driven self-starter who wants to lead a key, high visibility area for the business and make a substantial impact on growth and profitability.
you are creative, data-driven and thrive in an environment where you have independence and are encouraged to take risk.
you can guide the creative direction and technical aspects of retention marketing campaigns.
strive for mastery in retention marketing (including segmentation, personalization, list growth & management, email, push, sms, fb messenger) strategies and technologies.
you prefer an organization smaller than 50 and/or larger than 200 people.
you are looking for a narrow or limited role.
lead creative direction of retention marketing messages alongside the growth, marketing, customer insights, product, and design teams.
achieve customer and revenue retention objectives and key results (okrs).
create and implement tophatter’s customer retention plan based on best-practice ecommerce customer retention tactics.
responsible for managing the planning, technical aspects and day-to-day operations of key email marketing, crm and marketing automation systems for user engagement and retention.
manage technical aspects and day-to-day operations of key email marketing, crm, push notifications, and marketing automation systems for user engagement and retention. bring tophatter’s retention marketing efforts to world-class.
minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing with at least 2 years focused on retention and/or lifecycle.
exceptional customer insights and written skills and ability to craft high-conversion emails, pushes, and other marketing messages for an ecommerce platform or brand.
track record of driving measurable revenue and engagement via email and push notification strategy, business planning, tactics, technologies, operation.
proficient with marketing tools, such as braze, iterable, etc, as well as marketing automation strategy and tools such as hubspot, marketo, mailchimp.
extremely strong communicator with ability to interact with multiple internal departments.
proven track-record working with various, cross-functional, internal and external groups to deliver meaningful results on time and on budget with limited direction.
you love data and have a proven ability to run a/b tests, analyze and interpret data, and use tools such as google analytics and sql.
ability to own a campaign from start to finish and ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
you are a self-starter and are able to seek out resources and partners in your projects to arrive at the right solution.
you thrive on getting your hands dirty and completing projects on time and on budget.
you are a collaborative player who can take additional responsibility, say no when needed, and manage projects with mindfulness and discipline.
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Here you can put a message for Ruslana. Maybe you have just been to a concert of Ruslana and want to thank her or just want to say hello or something nice to her.
Please put only messages for Ruslana here!!
That when she has time she can read it.
I hope you had a great time in America and Canada.
Think you are now bizzy with the last concert.
I just wanted to THANK YOU for all the things, you have done in the past, cause I think you`ve made a lot of people all over the world very, very happy.
You really are the greatest artist, the world has ever seen!
You are so wonderful, that it cannot be explained in words.
because when you stepped into my life, it became richer than it ever was before.
I hope there will be a lot of concerts in the future, which I will be able to visit, to feel your wild energy live and of course from the first row.
Ruslana, thank you so much for being like you are!
I wish you only the best for your future and your career!
I will FOREVER be your biggest fan.
Ruslana,i said you that i love you!
and you are the best!!!
Greetings from Romania. I'm your fan since 2005 and I LOVE YOU! I wasn't very sure till some mounths ago but I can sincerelly say that I LOVE YOU more than enything in the whole world. You're so great and wonderfull. I can't explain what I feel when I'm listening to you're songs and when I'm watching you performing on stage. YOU ARE THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD! I want to thank you for what you're doing and I hope that you'll have a baby soon. She/He will be the most lucky children in the world having such wonderfull parents!
Please never stop throwing your wild energy at us!!
Привет Солнце! Такое любимое и такое родное. Я тебе хочу сказать, что я тебя очень сильно люблю. Я всегда переживаю за тебя и радуюсь твоим успехам. Целую. Твоя сестричка Александра.
Ruslana, you know Loubistok ? I went to see them tonight. Very good. But not your wild energy of course. But one can't compare.
You are doing different things.
They are from Lviv too. The belgian that did the talking said Lviv is so much nicer then Kyiv. I think he is right.
Your songs give me pleasures that no other artist can satisfy, it is soo thrilling to hear you and see your uber wild dances. Its cool to see you whip your whip, like a whipper in that video, i love it. Your truely amazing... if i ever meet you, i will probably pass-out by the immence wild energy you penetrate.
Руслана, дуже прошу звернути Вашу увагу на цей лист!!!!
ЧОМУ ДИТИНА СПИТЬ?! - Чи задавали Ви собі таке питання, коли бачили жебрачку з дитиною на руках?
Дитина – дуже активне створіння, яке потребує піклування, їжі і постійного руху. Якщо у Вас є діти, пригадайте, як довго вони спали у віці 1-2-3 років? У «мадонни», що просить милостиню, дитина спить весь день. Чому?
Тому що дитина у нормальному стані ЗАВАЖАЄ «ПРАЦЮВАТИ» професійним жебракам.
Страшна правда - дитину використовують задля заробітку грошей! Використовують допоки дитина жива, а потім її місце займає інший малюк. Часто діти таких «мадонн» ГИНУТЬ просто на руках «матері».
ВАША МИЛОСТИНЯ ГОРЕ-МАТЕРІ НЕ ДОПОМОЖЕ ДИТИНІ ВИЖИТИ!
ВИ СКОРОЧУЄТЕ ЇЙ ШЛЯХ ДО СМЕРТІ!
Звідки ці нелюди беруть маленьких дітей?
ЧИ ПОДАВАТИ МИЛОСТИНЮ ЖІНЦІ З МАЛЕНЬКОЮ ДИТИНОЮ? – НІ!
Чому? Тому що збір милостині - це бізнес, і дитина – його інструмент, антураж робочого місця. Потрапити до лікарні дитині, що спить на руках жебрачки – ШАНС НА ЖИТТЯ.
Чи може бути, що жінка, яка жебракує з дитиною, насправді потребує допомоги і робить це задля своєї дитини? До роздумів: напевне Ви знаєте реальні історії про родини, в яких дуже сутужно з грошима. Проте чи чули Ви, щоб хоча б хтось з такої родини жебракував?! Напевне ні!
Жебрацтво – вид діяльності, що має свою організацію. Всі місця жебракування поділені і жорстко контролюються зацікавленими особами. Поява «чужинців» негайно викликає реакцію: або ти працюєш на нас, або не з'являйся більше.
В деяких сім'ях дітей не годують, б'ють їх, знущаються з перших днів народження, а наша держава нісого не робить. Всі живуть ніби в іншому світі відвертаючись від проблем інших, а ці малесенькі дітки не можуть себе захисти, ддеякі навіть ще не вміють говорити.
Я дуже хочу щоб цей лист дійшов до Вас, бо Ви маєте силу хоч якось допомогти цим дітям, звернути увагу громади на бідних дітей, на яких були закриті очі.
Руслана, будь ласка допоможіть хоч якось дітям України!
I'm a fan of yours since your Eurovision win... I'm in Ireland.
I've got most of your albums now (though they are in Ukrainian and I don't understand them) and they're great!!!
You are very popular among the expat Ukrainians in Australia and we would love you and your husband to visit one day. You are such a wonderful ambassador for Ukraine. All I need to do is play your music and everyone becomes interested in Ukraine!
The best places in Australia would be Sydney and Melbourne where most expat Ukrainians live. I am sure you would get plenty of support for concerts and would have the opportunity to also see our beautiful country. You would be warmly received by us all.
Please remember Australia when you are planning future tours.
Neither do most of us, but we understand them with our hearts.
Better then the english ones.
What a problem ! Dutch biggest Ruslana fan is now living in your country too. Try to find a solution : Irish fanclub ?
I love Irish music and I am not the only one here.
...So there is a Dutch fanliving in Ireland too!! Hummm! That means there is at least 2 Ruslana fans in Ireland !!!
Lads this is the messages for Ruslana topic!!
And I am not a lad either :-) But you may say lad to me - as the only one ok ?
Sorry! ... I'm new at this!!!
WOW!! You have the absolute coolest avatar on the whole forum! such an awesome idea to use the ukrainian smiley!!! KLASNI!!!
hahaha, you really express yourself wonderful sometimes!!
LOL! LADS!! I havent seen this word since I left UK seven years ago! okey I get your point, but I couldnt hesitate to reply here, sorry for that!
Your music is my life. It gives me lots of life energy. Your lifestyle is so great for all young people. Congatulations for all good things, then met you. I wish you a lot of happiness.
Ruslana , I love you!
Ruslana, if our love could prolong your life, you would become immortal.
I haven't seen another PERSON like you.
thank You for everything you do, you give, you ARE!
Ми всі тебе любимо! Ми вдячні за те, що ти змінила наші життя, зробила нас сильнішими! Дякуємо за твою творчість, за те, що ти з нами, за те, що ти - наше сонечко!!!
Тут столько прочитал всего. Думаю мои слова к Вам, Руслана останутся где-то позади. Потому что увидел, что люди реально обращаются к Вам с серьезными вещами. Но, все-таки о-о-очень хочеться получить от Вас ответ. Хочу присоединитьяс ко всем пожеланием и от себя пожелать Вам долгой и счастливой семейной жизни. Ведь семья это самое главное. Кто поддержит в самую трудную минуту, конечно, муж и Ваши родители. Вот это наше сокровище, которое нужно беречь. Удачи. С нетерпением жду Вашего ответа. Сбольшой надеждой Александр.
I couldn't say it better Nikoleta.
She has something - Cora says : charisma - true - I never experienced before.
And I'm not 20 anymore.
I am not very religious, but I sometimes have the idea Jesus' apostles had the same feeling about Him as we have about her.
I have though exactly the same many many many many times!
Nobody said this world was fair.
For the beautiful, there will be many somebodies whether or not you go look.
For the mediocre, there will be a somebody if and only if you go look.
For the ugly janes, there may be nobody even if you look through every nook and corner.
Somehow, I have a feeling that for those without a somebody, without love or magic in their lives.... Ruslana makes the world be fair.
for those without a somebody, without love or magic in their lives.... Ruslana makes the world be fair.
Monsieur Guido, I'm afraid as a parent nothing makes world most worth of living than my son.

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here you can put a message for ruslana. maybe you have just been to a concert of ruslana and want to thank her or just want to say hello or something nice to her.
please put only messages for ruslana here!!
that when she has time she can read it.
i hope you had a great time in america and canada.
think you are now bizzy with the last concert.
i just wanted to thank you for all the things, you have done in the past, cause i think you`ve made a lot of people all over the world very, very happy.
you really are the greatest artist, the world has ever seen!
you are so wonderful, that it cannot be explained in words.
because when you stepped into my life, it became richer than it ever was before.
i hope there will be a lot of concerts in the future, which i will be able to visit, to feel your wild energy live and of course from the first row.
ruslana, thank you so much for being like you are!
i wish you only the best for your future and your career!
i will forever be your biggest fan.
ruslana,i said you that i love you!
and you are the best!!!
greetings from romania. i'm your fan since 2005 and i love you! i wasn't very sure till some mounths ago but i can sincerelly say that i love you more than enything in the whole world. you're so great and wonderfull. i can't explain what i feel when i'm listening to you're songs and when i'm watching you performing on stage. you are the best singer in the world! i want to thank you for what you're doing and i hope that you'll have a baby soon. she/he will be the most lucky children in the world having such wonderfull parents!
please never stop throwing your wild energy at us!!
привет солнце! такое любимое и такое родное. я тебе хочу сказать, что я тебя очень сильно люблю. я всегда переживаю за тебя и радуюсь твоим успехам. целую. твоя сестричка александра.
ruslana, you know loubistok ? i went to see them tonight. very good. but not your wild energy of course. but one can't compare.
you are doing different things.
they are from lviv too. the belgian that did the talking said lviv is so much nicer then kyiv. i think he is right.
your songs give me pleasures that no other artist can satisfy, it is soo thrilling to hear you and see your uber wild dances. its cool to see you whip your whip, like a whipper in that video, i love it. your truely amazing... if i ever meet you, i will probably pass-out by the immence wild energy you penetrate.
руслана, дуже прошу звернути вашу увагу на цей лист!!!!
чому дитина спить?! - чи задавали ви собі таке питання, коли бачили жебрачку з дитиною на руках?
дитина – дуже активне створіння, яке потребує піклування, їжі і постійного руху. якщо у вас є діти, пригадайте, як довго вони спали у віці 1-2-3 років? у «мадонни», що просить милостиню, дитина спить весь день. чому?
тому що дитина у нормальному стані заважає «працювати» професійним жебракам.
страшна правда - дитину використовують задля заробітку грошей! використовують допоки дитина жива, а потім її місце займає інший малюк. часто діти таких «мадонн» гинуть просто на руках «матері».
ваша милостиня горе-матері не допоможе дитині вижити!
ви скорочуєте їй шлях до смерті!
звідки ці нелюди беруть маленьких дітей?
чи подавати милостиню жінці з маленькою дитиною? – ні!
чому? тому що збір милостині - це бізнес, і дитина – його інструмент, антураж робочого місця. потрапити до лікарні дитині, що спить на руках жебрачки – шанс на життя.
чи може бути, що жінка, яка жебракує з дитиною, насправді потребує допомоги і робить це задля своєї дитини? до роздумів: напевне ви знаєте реальні історії про родини, в яких дуже сутужно з грошима. проте чи чули ви, щоб хоча б хтось з такої родини жебракував?! напевне ні!
жебрацтво – вид діяльності, що має свою організацію. всі місця жебракування поділені і жорстко контролюються зацікавленими особами. поява «чужинців» негайно викликає реакцію: або ти працюєш на нас, або не з'являйся більше.
в деяких сім'ях дітей не годують, б'ють їх, знущаються з перших днів народження, а наша держава нісого не робить. всі живуть ніби в іншому світі відвертаючись від проблем інших, а ці малесенькі дітки не можуть себе захисти, ддеякі навіть ще не вміють говорити.
я дуже хочу щоб цей лист дійшов до вас, бо ви маєте силу хоч якось допомогти цим дітям, звернути увагу громади на бідних дітей, на яких були закриті очі.
руслана, будь ласка допоможіть хоч якось дітям україни!
i'm a fan of yours since your eurovision win... i'm in ireland.
i've got most of your albums now (though they are in ukrainian and i don't understand them) and they're great!!!
you are very popular among the expat ukrainians in australia and we would love you and your husband to visit one day. you are such a wonderful ambassador for ukraine. all i need to do is play your music and everyone becomes interested in ukraine!
the best places in australia would be sydney and melbourne where most expat ukrainians live. i am sure you would get plenty of support for concerts and would have the opportunity to also see our beautiful country. you would be warmly received by us all.
please remember australia when you are planning future tours.
neither do most of us, but we understand them with our hearts.
better then the english ones.
what a problem ! dutch biggest ruslana fan is now living in your country too. try to find a solution : irish fanclub ?
i love irish music and i am not the only one here.
...so there is a dutch fanliving in ireland too!! hummm! that means there is at least 2 ruslana fans in ireland !!!
lads this is the messages for ruslana topic!!
and i am not a lad either :-) but you may say lad to me - as the only one ok ?
sorry! ... i'm new at this!!!
wow!! you have the absolute coolest avatar on the whole forum! such an awesome idea to use the ukrainian smiley!!! klasni!!!
hahaha, you really express yourself wonderful sometimes!!
lol! lads!! i havent seen this word since i left uk seven years ago! okey i get your point, but i couldnt hesitate to reply here, sorry for that!
your music is my life. it gives me lots of life energy. your lifestyle is so great for all young people. congatulations for all good things, then met you. i wish you a lot of happiness.
ruslana , i love you!
ruslana, if our love could prolong your life, you would become immortal.
i haven't seen another person like you.
thank you for everything you do, you give, you are!
ми всі тебе любимо! ми вдячні за те, що ти змінила наші життя, зробила нас сильнішими! дякуємо за твою творчість, за те, що ти з нами, за те, що ти - наше сонечко!!!
тут столько прочитал всего. думаю мои слова к вам, руслана останутся где-то позади. потому что увидел, что люди реально обращаются к вам с серьезными вещами. но, все-таки о-о-очень хочеться получить от вас ответ. хочу присоединитьяс ко всем пожеланием и от себя пожелать вам долгой и счастливой семейной жизни. ведь семья это самое главное. кто поддержит в самую трудную минуту, конечно, муж и ваши родители. вот это наше сокровище, которое нужно беречь. удачи. с нетерпением жду вашего ответа. сбольшой надеждой александр.
i couldn't say it better nikoleta.
she has something - cora says : charisma - true - i never experienced before.
and i'm not 20 anymore.
i am not very religious, but i sometimes have the idea jesus' apostles had the same feeling about him as we have about her.
i have though exactly the same many many many many times!
nobody said this world was fair.
for the beautiful, there will be many somebodies whether or not you go look.
for the mediocre, there will be a somebody if and only if you go look.
for the ugly janes, there may be nobody even if you look through every nook and corner.
somehow, i have a feeling that for those without a somebody, without love or magic in their lives.... ruslana makes the world be fair.
for those without a somebody, without love or magic in their lives.... ruslana makes the world be fair.
monsieur guido, i'm afraid as a parent nothing makes world most worth of living than my son.