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"Anything else we should know about you? (this is your opportunity to impress us)"
Well, damn it. I had reached the online equivalent of the, "So tell me more about yourself?" question in an in-person interview—you know, the one filled with the awkward rambling of mish-mashed facts about your life accompanied by the sinking feeling you just verbally completed an eHarmony profile page.
I decided to rap for a job at Distilled.
I clearly didn't have a future as a rapper, but I ended up having a future at Distilled. Was it silly? Yes. Was it unorthodox? Perhaps. Too unprofessional? For certain job applications it certainly would be, but I do think it played a big part in getting me where I am today. The video added color to the overall picture; it showed that I was already beginning to understand the steps one must take in order to become successful at outreach.
I’m constantly learning new things about what works and what doesn't in this industry, but the following five lessons I took away from my homemade rap video have proven to be some of the most valuable I have learned in my career thus far.
For outreach to be successful, you have to understand your audience. A blogger is not going to accept content that is irrelevant to the interests of his or her readers. What topics receive the most comments and socials shares? Are the majority of articles actionable, “how-to” style posts or do articles tend to be more thoughtful and reflective? Answering these questions before brainstorming ideas will greatly improve your chances of developing content the blogger will want to feature. A post can be expertly written and full of innovative ideas, but if the message falls on the wrong ears (errr, eyes?) you may as well be asking a class of kindergartners to read, explain, and debate amongst themselves the motifs presented in The Grapes of Wrath.
My understanding of Distilled, through researching both the company as a whole and the individuals who make up the culture (Twitter profiles are an invaluable tool for getting insight on a person!), made me feel that in the midst of serious applications, approaching the process creatively and with humor would set me apart from the group.
A comment from Tom Critchlow, Duncan Morris and Rob Ousby?! I feel like I just won a Grammy.
Being different does not guarantee success, but when it comes to the world of outreach, understanding your audiences’ interests and offering them a unique perspective or idea can make the job a hell of a lot easier. Kyra Kuik does a fantastic job of explaining how to identify your audience and create sharable content in her post How to Produce High Quality Written Content.
An integral part of being authentic is recognizing your strengths and owning up to your weaknesses. With my strengths being more creative than analytical, it made sense for me to present myself in a medium that would play up these characteristics in the application.
The ability to recognize where I shine and where I fall short has proven crucial in developing my personal outreach strategy. Luckily for me, I am surrounded by a team of really friggin’ talented individuals, each with his or her own specialties and strengths that appeal to different audiences. Luke Clum kills it in the design space, and for fashion and food, there is no better woman than Adria Saracino. James Daugherty and Rob Toledo are both excellent when it comes to small business and tech topics, while my previous experience as a professional photographer has helped me in the both the design and photography space.
Seeing your name posted on a high level publication is great validation of hard work and highly rewarding, but there is little room for big egos on successful outreach teams.
Though I am constantly trying to improve and leverage myself in all niches, there are cases when staying authentic means letting another team member score the win and get the credit. Being naturally competitive by nature, I sometimes struggle with the team mentality of outreach, but if I know a fellow team member's strengths are better suited for scoring a win on a site I prospected, it willget handed over. When it comes to defining and measuring success, you should always choose client happiness over a personal ego boost.
I was only slightly horrified when I showed up on my first day of work to a desktop meme of myself and an office introduction met with responses of, "Oh, you're the rapper girl!" It wasn't what I was expecting, but I blame it on Phil Nottingham's affinity for memes and my own (somewhat accidental) branding of myself. Like it or not, I had created something memorable with which I was now associated. By creating content Distilled thought was worth sharing internally, I became a familiar name and face to the audience I was trying to reach.
Self-branding, when done correctly, can help a good outreach member become great by creating familiarity, recognition, and most importantly respect, within a specific audience or group. Building a solid personal brand in outreach takes patience, time, and some damn good relationship building and writing skills---but you have to put forth this level of effort before you can expect others to care. By using your personal expertise and strengths to leverage yourself into a position of authority in a particular niche, you can begin to establish yourself as a credible and reliable source of information, something that is priceless in the outreach world.
Full disclosure: my preparation for my in-person interview at Distilled borderlines on creepy. No seriously. I could have easily recited half the statements from Adria Saracino's 35 Additional Fun Facts About Me list on her personal blog, or given a painstakingly detailed lesson in the history of Distilled starting with a discussion on Will and Duncan's alma maters and chosen degrees. Why go through all the effort? Because I cared. I was invested in this company from the very beginning, and I was ready and able to prove it if necessary.
Can I summarize and explain a post this person has recently written?
Can I name at least three topics commonly discussed on the blog?
If you have trouble answering these questions, invest the time to figure them before crafting your pitch. Offering thoughts or asking questions about a recent blog post, making article suggestions centered around frequently discussed topics, and/or establishing common ground based on a mutual hobby or interest will help show the blogger that you get who they are and what type of content they want. There is no such thing as a perfect outreach email, but if there was a prize for "giving a damn" about the blogger, Rob Toledo and his thoughtful outreach emails would be the front runner every time.
I, like many people, have an inherent fear of failure. My response on the final question of the application could have turned out to be a complete bust. A mark of embarrassment on an otherwise standard application. I hoped people would love it for being different, but I worried people would hate it for being too unprofessional or find it completely stupid rather than entertaining. Outreach involves a very similar risk; you are constantly putting your name on an idea that may or may not work, all while hoping that the message will be well-received.
I’ve spent seven months at Distilled so far, and in that time I have accepted that failure can (and will) happen anytime you attempt outreach. It's still a part of my nature to second guess myself and question if I am doing enough to be successful in adding value to the team, but I have learned to use each failure as motivation to improve. "No" is an all-too-common word in outreach that is hard to hear and accept, but it's what pushes people to evaluate themselves and create an evolving strategy to improve. It’s truly an ongoing ebb and flow of both success and failure, but it's honestly a big part of what keeps the game interesting.
A creative approach to outreach can be awesome and successful, but it’s a wasted effort if the message is off-target and being sent to the wrong people. By incorporating the five lessons I learned into your own outreach efforts, you can be sure that you are getting the right message to the right people---no rapping required.


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The Youth Committee have published their first information sheet of 2016 for members.
This is a new initiative that the Committee are hoping to develop as time goes on. Based on feedback, the Committee wants to deliver key development information to members on a regular basis.
The first issue is reaching out for those of you who can help support some much needed roles in our Youth Section. The Committee are looking forward to receiving your contact details in the coming week or two in relation to these roles.
The Committe hope you find this communication informative and they very much look forward to hearing from those of you who have the energy, interest, experience to help us achieve a great forthcoming season.

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Customers who have dined at a Friendly’s restaurant location can take a survey about their experience. To begin taking the Friendly’s guest experience survey, customers will need their original receipt, and will need to enter the 14 digit survey code printed on the receipt. Customers who complete the Friendly’s customer survey will receive a free coupon code good for a free Friend-z ice cream. Please note all information gather during the Friendly’s Listens customer survey will be used to improve customer service and InMoment (the company that operates the survey) will never sell the customer’s information for a profit.
Friendly’s became well-known early on for selling their delicious “double dip” ice cream cones for just 5 cents each, and they’re still known for ice cream today, serving a huge variety of sundaes, including their kid favorite “cone head”, which is a wizard face with Reese’s Pieces for eyes. Friendly’s also lets their customer enjoy their ice cream at home, manufacturing and selling packaged premium ice cream that is distributed in more than 7,500 supermarkets around the nation.
In what state can a Friendly’s restaurant be found? Connecticut, Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Any questions about the firm can be directed to (413) 543-1624 or by mail at 855 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, MA 01095.

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3: Add a little flair by blousing the top of your tie.
Color of tie clips:Gold. Length of Tie Clips (Approx): 3.8cm.

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Answering the call of the sport touring rider seeking all-season all-weather waterproof gear, Icon released the Patrol series for the Fall of 2010. With this line, all the Icon sport touring loyalists that don't want to leave their bikes in the garage on foul weather days will be extremely pleased. The Icon Patrol Waterproof Jacket and Icon Patrol Waterproof Pants will effortlessly combat all modes of precipitation that Mother Nature may have in store at any given time. Combined with the Icon Patrol Waterproof Gloves and Icon Patrol Waterproof Boots, you have a top-to-bottom fully waterproof and breathable outfit to get you through any riding conditions that by far represents Icon's most technically-advanced garment to date.
Constructed from a high-denier nylon textile fabric with heavyweight ballistic nylon impact reinforcements, the Icon Patrol Jacket and Pants have a built-in waterproof breathable membrane and a completely seam-sealed chassis. For protection from impact, there is removable Icon CE Rated Field Armor in the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. There is also a dual density back pad that can be upgraded to Icon's Stryker CE Back Protector for added armor. There is a removable Thermolite quilted liner that can be quickly removed when the mercury rises. For temperature versatility, there are multiple intake and exhaust vents which can be opened during the hotter seasons and vent directly to the skin when the liner is out.
Both the jacket and pants utilize 100% water-resistant YKK zippers in addition to magnetic storm flap closures on all main entry points. These magnetic closures are something we'd seen in beta form for a couple of years, but this is one of the first truly successful applications we've seen and it's pretty epic. Running along the main storm cuff of the jacket and the full-length side zippers on the pants, the magnetic flaps whip themselves into place and the connection is instantly made. Between the jacket and the pants there are 18 total cargo storage pockets in addition to a removable pocket for a hydration system (the system can be purchased separately). For visibility, both the jacket and pants are inserted with strategically placed 3M Scotchlite paneling.
Small details like the double-reinforcement stitching in high-wear areas just shows how much detail Icon put into this outfit. The jacket is available in four colors, and the pants in two, and both come in a hi-vis yellow color that meets US Military specifications. One detail to note on the pants: they are sized and designed to be worn as overpants. Be sure to consult the size chart and understand that if you buy your normal size, they will fit large enough to accommodate a pair of jeans or a base and mid layer. If you plan on wearing the pants commando, make sure to order a size down. Also, since they are designed as overpants, they do not have a thermal liner. Make sure to take that into consideration when figuring out exactly how you'll utilize them.
Icon has hit another home run this season with their Fall 2010 line. Urban sport riders and stylish-minded touring riders will be pleased with the brand new Patrol line of all-weather gear. It will get you through the harshest of weather conditions and look good doing so. To see all the new product, check out the full Icon Fall 2010 gear lineup. To compare with other gear, check out our Textile Motorcycle Jackets and Textile Motorcycle Pants sections at RevZilla.com.

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Russia celebrates one of its best loved holidays - Maslenitsa.
Maslenitsa is a festival which celebrates the beginning of spring. Its roots date back to pre-Christian times with pagan traditions. For centuries in Russia, Maslenitsa was a time of fun and celebration and its practices became so important to the people that the Christian church had to recognise and adopt its rituals.
Traditionally, an effigy is burned, people cook pancakes and have snowball fights..
This year St Petersburg has hit the record in terms of burning of an effigy as a symbolic of all sorrows and hardships are gone. Also the rite symbolizes the farewell to winter. Another important purpose of burning the effigies in old days there was improving of the fertility of the land.

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Social Responsibility - Sarten Ambalaj San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
As Sarten, we are always aware of our responsibilities towards society while we carry out our activities. We aim not only to contribute to the economic development of the regions we operate in but also contribute to the social and cultural development. With this aim we give priority to social responsibility projects in the field of education and environment. Sarten follows the needs of its regions closely. The company also supports diversified projects which serves the needs of society and which are in line with the company’s social responsibility approach.
Within the framework of Silivri Governorate’s “Hand in Hand for A Better Future, Sister Schools Sister Organizations” programme, we have been paired with Silivri Vocational Anadolu High School of Industry, Değirmenköy ISE Multi-Programme Vocational Anadolu High School, and Silivri Esen İbak Special Education Center, starting with the academic year of 2015/16. We are proud to support the projects of our sister schools.
On the other hand, in line with our ecological industry approach, we attach importance to support environmental projects in all over the Turkey , especially in the regions we operate in.


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Costa Mesa, Calif.; February 3, 2011 – The Mesa Water District Board of Directors unanimously awarded a $16,871,400 construction contract for the District’s Colored Water Treatment Facility improvements to Brutoco Engineering & Construction on December 7, 2010. Based in Fontana, CA, Brutoco was the lowest of five contractors that submitted bids. Construction began January 3, 2011, with completion planned for mid-2012. The project’s construction manager is MWH Constructors, and the design engineer is Carollo.
According to the District’s Board President, Fred R. Bockmiller, Jr., P.E., “Awarding this contract marks the start of improving our Colored Water Treatment Facility with a more effective and energy-efficient system.” He continued, “By installing new nanofiltration membranes at the Facility, we will be able to produce 50 percent more water and increase the District’s high-quality local water reliability, and reduce the need for more expensive, less available imported water from Northern California and the Colorado River."
Other benefits of the Colored Water Treatment Facility improvements include: a drought-proof local water supply for District customers; a zero sum effect on water rates and long-term rate stabilization for District customers; the creation of 20 local jobs; a decrease in Facility noise levels; and, better protection of the region’s clear-water basin from colored water migration. For more information about the Colored Water Treatment Facility improvements, interested persons can call (949) 631-1201.
Mesa Water District sits above a portion of Orange County’s groundwater basin that includes a supply of amber-colored water hundreds of feet below the clear-water reserves. The colored water is of very high quality and safe to drink, although it has a slight amber tint resulting from the buried ancient redwood forests that grew in the area. The District’s Colored Water Treatment Facility went online in 2000 to tap into this water source, using a revolutionary ozone filtration process to remove the color from the water. To date, the Facility has produced 15 billion gallons of water. As of December, 2010, the Facility is being improved with the installation of nanofiltration membrane technology, and will return to service by mid-2012.

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This 3 bedroom, 2 and 0 half bath located at 6626 PEACH TREE CREEK RD, BRADENTON, FL. It is currently listed for $323,900. This home is currently Active under the MLS#: A4433335. It is listed by Kerry Becker of Coldwell Banker Residential Re.The building is constructed of Block. 6626 PEACH TREE CREEK RD, BRADENTON was built in 1995. It has a 2 for parking. The homeowners association fees are each .
6626 PEACH TREE CREEK RD, BRADENTON, FL has been on the market for 3 days. Please contact one of Forbes Property Group’s top-rated agents to see this property and to ensure you get the best price for 6626 PEACH TREE CREEK RD, BRADENTON, FL.
Prepare yourself to see the best located 3 bed 2 bath updated house in Tara Golf and Country Club. Fabulous water views surround the rear of the house. Sitting on your screened in lanai, as you take in the breathtaking views of the pond and wildlife, you can enjoy your solar-heated pool and private location. Bath entry from the pool area makes it convienent for the swimmers .Gleaming wood floors as your enter the open floor plan. Split floor plan, master on the east side of the house and bedrooms for guests on the west side. Office has built-ins with granite counters. Could be used as a third bedroom. Open living area opens to the outdoor living area with pocket sliders to bring the outdoor beauty indoors. Eat in kitchen with light ,bright cabinets and stone counters complete the open area. Great storage in the garage, with an extra bonus room for all your extra storage. This home is a Full Golf Membership, Class 'A' which includes golf, driving range, club dining, grille room, community pool, full fitness center, tennis, bocce, pickle ball, loads of activities .Close to shopping, downtown Sarasota, beaches and airports. This home comes with a One Year Home Warranty , and the homeowners are going to pay the golf membership fees for the 2019 year!!! Class 'A membership is 421.26 per month Other fees are the Tara Mastery fee which is $695, annually which includes high speed internet and cable, $60. per month food min and $3500 Capital Contribution One time fee to TGCC.

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Is Virginia the epicenter of the use of digital video in politics? First we have S.R. Sidarth’s YouTube video of then-Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) calling the University of Virginia student a “macaca” (which we all now know to be a racist term). Now the Democrats in the state legislature have gone to videotaping committee hearings that have been scheduled during off-hours — early in the morning and late at night — and therefore do not have to be recorded. Call it DIY transparency.
The videotaping effort, called Assembly Access, began after the Republican majority changed the rules to allow bills to be killed in subcommittees without recorded votes. After a minimum wage increase bill — the top bill on Democrats’ agenda — was killed in a subcommittee without ever receiving a vote the minority went to the videotaping tactic to show the public what was going on behind the scenes.
Personally, I could care less how committee hearings come about being videotaped whether it’s out of a desire for civic engagement in the political process or an angry political party upset over the use of secrecy by their opponents to stifle a political agenda. This is a truly innovative communications strategy by the Democrats, but it also gives the promise of a legislative agreement to open up the political process.
The Republican majority however is calling foul. They see videotaped committee hearings as a means to more “gotcha politics” and have vowed to fight back in kind with their own digital camera wielders following Democratic legislators around. It would be nice if, instead of acting like children, a compromise could be reached through the legislative process (these guys should know something about legislating, that is their job right?) that would allow all committee hearings to be videotaped in a dignified manner and promptly posted to a government website.
Across the river in Congress, the Senate recently agreed to post a video, audio, or printed transcript of every committee and subcommittee hearing to each committee’s website. The House should do the same when it considers their lobbying and ethics reform legislation. It’s past time for Congress and state legislatures to open up their doors and committee rooms to the public.

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“Arsenic Mineral Pool” the sign reads. Can that be true? I am sitting in steaming hot springs, trying to read a posted sign under the light of a shining full moon. Just to be sure, I slipped from the 105 degree waters to get closer. Sure enough, the only known one of its kind in North America – possibly for good reason. But according to the brochure, “Arsenic is a powerful and beneficial element in trace levels, as found in this pool. It is supposed to help arthritis, rheumatism, burns, eczema, contusions and even stomach ulcers, especially when taken internally (which I did not!). It comes out of the ground at about 113 degrees but cools to about 105 degree in the open-air pool.” Hmm… I distinctly remember that it was arsenic that did the job on the bad guys in “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Maybe I’ll just stay in for a few minutes and switch to the “Iron Pool” which I figure worse case will give me Popeye biceps without the spinach.
These hot spring mineral waters are just one of the reasons I am here in Ojo Caliente. Karen Voepel, a friend and yoga instructor invited me to attend her annual yoga/hiking/gourmet food/wonderful women retreat here in the Georgia O’Keefe country of northern New Mexico.
Sorry guys, but sometimes women like to get away and connect with women friends, practice yoga, hike, cook together, and, get ready for this one….expand our personal universe with some meditative thinking. If you can do all this in a hot springs spa setting during a full moon among the sandstone cliffs of Northern New Mexico, so much the better.
And freedom from all the hectic things we schedule for ourselves is what a women’s retreat is all about. Morning yoga practice in the yurt followed by hot spring soaks. Hikes among the sandstone cliffs and Indian ruins. Followed by hot spring soaks. Homemade gourmet dinners with eleven fabulous and fun women. Yes. All followed by hot spring soaks.
So much of yoga practice seems to draw directly from nature (common poses are named for animals, trees, mountains and crescent moons), practitioners often say that doing yoga outside allows for deeper connections. I think it is true – the eleven of us felt like we’d known each other since highschool – though most of us had just met. Yoga, full moon, hot springs, great connections, gourmet food made by the group…. “Women’s yoga retreat” and Julie will definitely be used in the same sentence again. Maybe “Spa” too!


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Subject 1032 PRE, LLC is a legal business entity registered in the Register of the state of Connecticut under the legal form of Domestic Limited Liability Company. The company is written in the register with the ID number 1118844 and its seat is at 1046 POST ROAD EAST, WESTPORT, 06880, CT. The company was established on 25th September 2013 and its actual status is Active.
The company and its activities are actually managed by 4 persons with the responsibility of its market actions. Persons written in the register are ASHLEY SCHAPIRO, who’s seat is at 1046 POST ROAD EAST, WESTPORT, 06880, CT, DUNROBIN TRUST, who’s seat is at 1046 POST ROAD EAST, WESTPORT, 06880, CT, DAVID GORDON, who’s seat is at 1046 POST ROAD EAST, WESTPORT, 06880, CT, DESCERA DAIGLE, who’s seat is at 200 CONNECTICUT AVE., NORWALK, 06854, CT.
DK INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE BROKERS, LTD.
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This week, CMS announced it was awarding significantly less funding for navigator organizations than in the past for the upcoming Affordable Care Act open enrollment season. Overall, the program’s funding has been reduced from 2016’s $100 million budget to $10 million for 2018. Navigator organizations are non-profits that provide critical assistance to consumers who need help enrolling in health insurance plans. In addition to the funding cuts, the number of navigators actually receiving funding dropped from 90 to 39. These cuts are crippling, especially in light of other actions taken to undermine the health care law.
Not only has funding been slashed, navigators are also being actively encouraged to promote junk plans such as short-term limited-duration insurance and association health plans. As we have previously highlighted, these junk plans will leave consumers without coverage when they need care the most. Further, these plans do not have to abide by ACA coverage and consumer protections. Such plans should certainly not be promoted to vulnerable, “left behind” populations as CMS describes in the press release announcing the awards.
Last year, we saw the Administration cut the ACA enrollment period in half; slash funding for enrollment assistance; refuse to participate in enrollment events; shut down healthcare.gov during critical times; and refuse to pay cost-sharing reductions. If that is any indicator of what’s to come this year, a strong and fully funded Navigator program will be needed more than ever.

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Steptoe, White Pine County, Nevada.
Eastern Mojave Vegetation Steptoe, White Pine County, Nevada.
Swertia albomarginata collected at or near this location.
Name commemorates Colonel E.J. Steptoe, a famous fighter of the Old West.


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These parents have started a new trend and it’s catching on fast.
Most mums are used to strangers commenting on how cute their babies are when they take them out and around town.
But when strangers come up and touch our little ones...is this too far?
We don’t know where their hands have been or what kind of person they are, so many mums would rather strangers keep their hands to themselves.
Parents have began to take action to prevent this common and unsanitary occurrence from happening by placing signs on their baby’s carrier.
The signs, sold on Etsy and Amazon, have gained rapid popularity in the parenting world. The simple solution seems to be working for most mums who wish for people to have a more hands off approach to their children.
One mum said: “After having two children, I know that there are just some people out there, mainly strangers, who feel this need to just reach out and touch my infant's face or hands. It drives me insane.
The sign stopped strangers from touching her newborn or at least prompted them to ask first.
Another said that the sign stopped this from happening with their baby as well.
So far, mums seem to be on board with the 'No Touching' sign. What do you think?


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The Personal Data Processing Policy describes the categories of personal data we process, the ways and purposes for which we collect the data, the circumstances in which we transfer personal data, and your rights and options to that effect. At the same time, the Personal Data Processing Policy details how we process personal data in client relationship management, most often to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments or events in your area of interest.
Data resulting from your browsing on our website collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of a right in court.
Offering services and products based on the company’s main activity object: Non-specialized wholesale trade, as well as based on the secondary objects of activity of PROMELEK XXI S.A.
Analyzing and improving our services and communications to you, including (since we have a legitimate interest in continuously improving our services) conducting client surveys on the level of client satisfaction with the services and products delivered.
For any and / or auxiliary purpose of any of the above, or for any other purpose for which your personal data has been provided to us, in compliance with the applicable law.
Also, based on your consent, we can send you various communications through the channels you have approved to keep you up to date on the services, products, events and projects of PROMELEK XXI S.A. or other promotional events.
PROMELEK XXI S.A. has implemented technical and organizational measures for the organization of the process and specific criteria for keeping your personal data (including our archiving procedures).
We will cease processing your personal data when it is no longer reasonably required under the Permitted Purposes or when you withdraw your consent (if applicable) and there are no legitimate and compelling reasons that justify further processing by PROMELEK XXI S.A. (including the legal obligation of PROMELEK XXI S.A. to continue to store that data) and prevailing over your interests, rights and freedoms.
About marketing communications received from us, you can also withdraw your consent at any time by simply accessing the “unsubscribe” link from the bottom of each email message received from us.
To comply with the legal security and confidentiality obligations of our data, when exercising one of your rights as data subject, we may ask you to prove your identity by providing us with a copy of an identification document or any other information necessary to verify that the request comes from the relevant data subject.
We will consider any requests or complaints we receive and we will send you an answer in accordance with the deadlines provided by the law. If you are not satisfied with our response or if you consider that the processing is in breach of the applicable law, you may file a complaint with the Romanian Data Surveillance Authority: the National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing – with the registered office in 28-30Gheorghe Magheru Bd., Bucharest, Romania.
The most recent update of this Personal Data Processing Policy was made in May 2018. We reserve the right to periodically update and amend this Personal Data Processing Policy to reflect any changes in the way that we process your personal data or any changes to your legal requirements. In the event of any such change, we will display on our website the modified version of the Personal Data Processing Policy and / or we will otherwise make it available to you.

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The United States Chess Federation - World Amateur Kicks Off in Skokie!
Home Page Chess Life Online 2010 March World Amateur Kicks Off in Skokie!
The World Amateur has kicked off in Skokie, Illinois with 124 players. Check out photos from round 1 and a link to standings and pairings here. Also see the official website for news on a series of events at the weeklong chess festival. More news and photos by Betsy Dynako coming soon. These shots are all by organizer and North American Chess Association founder Sevan Muradian.
Mikhail Storvsky, the first person to register for the tournament.


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This aircraft was set upon by up to nine enemy aircraft and badly damaged. Most of the crew escaped but those listed below died in the crash.
Son of Michael Thomas Greaves Mahon and Maude Eleanor Mary Mahon, of Barbados, British West Indies.

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Over 60% of people who need a dentures dentist have firmly convinced themselves that they won’t need replacement teeth. Traditionally the argument against dentures has been, “I take excellent care of my teeth”. There is some truth to this statement because people who do take good care of their oral health can often prevent their teeth from falling out. However, statistics show that one in five of all Americans between the ages of 64 and 75 need to replace their teeth. Age and genetics also play a role in determining who gets dentures and who does not.
Taking steps like brushing teeth throughout the day and flossing can help to prevent tooth loss and the need for replacement solutions. Those things are important to do in the home, but if you truly want teeth that are denture free then a bi-annual trip to the dentist is in your future for the rest of your life. Many Americans do not visit the dentist as much as they should with studies showing that around 43% of people do not go to the dentist on a frequent basis. These appointments are important for more than getting your teeth professionally cleaned. They also allow us to deal with infections, cavities, and gum disease as they occur and before they can lead to bone and tooth loss. This is by far the best way to reduce your risk of tooth loss.
Finally, gum disease is something that most people rarely think of, certainly not in the context of dentures. However, 70% of people will be affected by gum diseases during the course of their life. Gum disease that is not caught early and treated effectively can cause irreparable damage to the teeth, leading to the need for an extraction and eventually dentures. Gum disease is actually the leading cause of tooth loss, so it is important to treat it early on. Planning ahead is the best way to avoid any medical conditions and complications, so if you truly are one of those people that do not want to get dentures, start today by scheduling your bi-annual visit to a dentures dentist.
If you have experienced tooth loss or don’t like the appearance of your teeth we can also offer other dentures dentist solutions like dental implants a dental bridge, or veneers to improve your smile. Call today to learn more about all of these options.


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Small misunderstandings between you are common, and though they usually are not a huge deal in themselves, their cumulative effect could add up to a certain level of tension in your relationship. You just don't read each other right; you misread the cues that come your way and end up feeling unappreciated. If there are other challenging aspects between you, this one could make those even more troublesome.
Somehow, a pattern is established in the beginning of your relationship that causes you to hear each other wrong. Picture this: If your lover thinks you never say thanks for gifts or favors, they develop the perception that you take them for granted -- when, all along, you've been thanking them for what they bring to the table, and they just can't seem to hear it. So you're doing what you can to be grateful and appreciative, but your lover can't take in the gratitude, and they end up feeling unappreciated. This is just the kind of situation that happens between you two. What to do? You don't find much common ground to stand on, and whenever one of you makes a move to bridge the gap between you, the other misinterprets the move and the sentiment is lost. Any overall positive bond might just have to rely on other more beneficial aspects that exist between you.


text: Certified Nursing Assistant Programs and Online Training: The health care industry continues to be one of the best job fields to enter; as the largest industry in 2006, health care provided 14 million jobs—13.6 million jobs for wage and salary workers and about 438,000 jobs for the self-employed. A Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) degree provides a great way enter the health care field. A CNA is trained in basic patient care, such as bathing, dressing, making of beds and help with eating. There are many job opportunities for the CNA including; Acute hospital, Convalescent hospital, Rehab hospital, private care and Hospice care.


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A Halloween and Monday night football dinner combo that is easy, fun for the kids and ideal football food! What’s more the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program sent me Simply Potatoes coupons which made this meal even easier.
First I made a quick chili con carne. Brown a half pound of ground sirloin beef, stirring while cooking to fine crumble the beef. Next tossed in chopped onions, green peppers, and garlic and cooked until fragrant. Add about a tablespoon of chili powder, 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with green chili peppers, a can of rinsed pinto beans, 1 small can of tomato sauce, a teaspoon of cumin and salt to taste. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or so stirring occasionally.
Brown Simply Potatoes in oil, season while cooking. Arrange in baking dish, cover with chili, top with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and edges are brown. Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite taco toppings.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll dough and separate at perforations. With knife or pizza cutter, cut each roll into thinner strips of dough. Wrap strips of dough around each hot dog to look like "bandages," stretching dough slightly to completely cover hot dog.
About 1/2 inch from one end of each hot dog separate bandages so hot dog shows through for the face. Place mummy dogs on a large baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until dough is light golden brown. When done let cool a bit and add some mustard eyes.
Even though we have no little ones at home, this was a really fun meal. Hubby was impressed with the mummy dogs and enjoyed dunking them in the chili. The light flaky crust was nice alternative to a hot dog bun too.
Chili cheese fries are one of my favorite snacks. The Simply Potatoes provided a quick potato base however they were not what I expected. The potatoes absorbed much of the oil flavor while browning rather than the Cajun flavor as I expected [sad face]. Next time I will brown them in an olive oil rather than canola and cook a few cloves of garlic preceding the browning in order to enhance the flavor. Other than that, the chili cheese fries were yummy. Dad and I finished the plate before the game ended!


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90'+6' Match ends, São Paulo 0, Talleres de Córdoba 0.
90'+6' Second Half ends, São Paulo 0, Talleres de Córdoba 0.
90'+6' Attempt saved. Nenê (São Paulo) left footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the centre of the goal.


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With more and more of the aging population affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and clinical trials for new medications often providing underwhelming results, a new study in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry may be especially promising. It finds that taking a daily dose of curcumin, the compound in turmeric root that gives curry its yellow color, may not only prevent memory problems from worsening over time, but actually improve them. And perhaps most noteworthy, these changes were seen not only in the participants’ cognitive capacities, but also in their brain cells.
The team, led by UCLA’s Gary Small, randomized 40 people between the ages of 50 and 90 to take a twice-daily 90-mg curcumin supplement or placebo for 18 months. The participants all had mild memory problems, but didn’t have Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia. At the study’s outset, they took tests of memory and cognition, filled out questionnaires to measure mood and depression, and underwent brain scans so the team could look at deposition of “brain gunk”—amyloid-beta plaques and tau “tangles,” the two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s.


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Palestinian children hold bread patties during a protest against aid cuts, outside the United Nations' offices in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Jan. 28, 2018.
The U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees failed to secure significant new funding Monday, as it faces imminent disruptions to its programs in the aftermath of a massive funding cut from the Trump administration.
In January, the administration informed the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, that it would contribute $60 million to its 2018 program budget — down more than $300 million from 2017.
"Facing the most severe funding crisis in our history, we had no time for pessimism or indecision, we reacted swiftly," UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl told donors. "Launching a multidimensional strategy in January to mobilize support, sustain our programs on the ground and prevent a major humanitarian crisis from sweeping through an unstable region."
After an emergency donors conference in March that raised $100 million, and additional contributions from Saudi Arabia and Qatar for $50 million each, the agency is seeking $250 million to keep afloat programs that assist more than 5.3 million Palestinian refugees across the Gaza Strip, West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
FILE - Palestinians receive food aid at a U.N. warehouse in the Shati refugee camp, Gaza City, Jan. 14, 2018.
"At this point, we do not have the income to ensure that the schools will open on time in August," Krahenbuhl warned. UNRWA provides education to more than half a million schoolchildren.
"In the absence of significant new funding, we will have to begin taking very difficult measures in July, impacting the level of services, as well as our staff," he added. About 90 percent of UNRWA's staff are Palestinian refugees. Krahenbuhl said funding cuts would affect the emergency operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as well as put at risk food assistance to 1 million people in Gaza.
The agency has also tightened its belt in response to an earlier funding crisis in 2015, cutting nearly $200 million from its budget over the last two-and-a-half years. Krahenbuhl said the agency has further reduced its core and emergency budgets by an additional $92 million this year and was on its way to financial stability when the Trump administration cuts were announced.
Krahenbuhl downplayed expectations for Monday's pledging conference, and a final tally of new contributions is not expected until later this week. Most countries cited assistance already pledged or said they would advance previously promised funds. Belgium was among the few countries pledging an additional contribution, announcing $4.7 million.
UNRWA supporters warn that halting or interrupting services could add to instability in a region already coping with conflict.
Until January, the United States had been UNRWA's single-largest donor state.
In a series of tweets at the time of the cuts, President Donald Trump said the U.S. pays the Palestinians hundreds of millions of dollars a year and gets "no appreciation or respect." He appeared to link the humanitarian funding to peace talks, adding, "But with the Palestinians no longer willing to talk peace, why should we make any of these massive future payments to them?"
FILE - Security officers walk on a road leading to the U.S. Embassy compound ahead the official opening in Jerusalem, May 13, 2018.
In December, the Palestinians condemned the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move its embassy there, saying it had made it impossible for Washington to be an unbiased peace broker.
Relations have continued to deteriorate between the Palestinian Authority and the Trump administration following the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem in May.
It is not just U.S. aid to UNRWA that has been halted. At a Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on June 13, David Satterfield, acting assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs, told legislators that "new assistance is frozen" to the Palestinians while it undergoes a review ordered by Trump — about $200 million this year.
"It [the review] will answer ultimately to the president in terms of decision-making, and it is based upon what is the most appropriate use of U.S. taxpayer resources to affect U.S. strategic objectives wherever the review may be — Syria, Gaza, West Bank," Satterfield said.


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Learners will examine the inner workings of the automobile with a focus on the drivetrain.
This 50 hour theory component is combined with a 50 hour work placement. The work placement component must be set up with the school Career and Work Exploration teacher and provides the learner with hands-on experience in the automotive repair industry. This is an advanced level course that requires learners to demonstrate practical skills in combination with automotive repair theory.

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Line Of Duty has been commissioned for two further series, the BBC has confirmed.
The popular crime drama bowed out last weekend with the final episode of the fourth series, scoring its highest viewing numbers in the programme's history with 7.5 million tuning in.
While a fifth series was already on the cards, a sixth has now been confirmed by the BBC's director general.
Lord Hall said, while announcing other BBC commissions: "I am very excited to say there's not one, but two more series of Line Of Duty."
Northern Irish actor Adrian Dunbar, who plays SI Ted Hastings of police anti-corruption unit AC-12 in the BBC hit series penned by Jed Mercurio, said the end was in sight.
"I think Jed always had it in his mind to do six series", the actor told Den of Geek.
"I don’t think any of us at this point are believing that we’ll go any further than that. I think it’s probably going to finish at six."
"A sixth series is going to allow Jed to explore the personal relationships of the central characters. Which I think the audience is interested in now.
"I think he can probably do a bit more of that in-depth stuff in the next series, and then maybe wrap things up story-wise and storyline-wise in series six."
Fans will have to wait for two years for the next outing, as the fifth series will not arrive on screens until 2019, writer Jed Mercurio has confirmed.
"The fact that there could be a suspicion that Hastings is 'H' is something that we want to exploit dramatically going forward, " Jed told Digital Spy website.

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Who are some of our ABC Scholars’ biggest supporters? Their Wilton Host Family.
Click here or see below to learn more about being one from the Waldens, a host family to Joel featured in today’s GOOD Morning Wilton.
The Walden Family has a busy schedule. With Emily, their eldest, just finishing up her freshman year at Wilton High School, and two boys–Tucker in 7th grade and Nicholas, their youngest, in 4th grade–their lives are active, to say the least. But for parents Heather and Michael, it was important for them to make room for one more person.
This past year, they began the experience of being a host family for Joel, one of the A Better Chance of Wilton (ABC) scholars. Joel spends Sundays and one weekend a month with the Waldens. But as Michael shared with GMW.com, it’s become a much bigger experience than just a few scheduled days a month.
GMW: Why did you and your family decide to become an ABC host family?
Michael Walden: I’ve been a big brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister program with a boy since he was 8 years old–now he’s 34–and I’ve been involved in a number of mentoring programs. That has been an important part of my life and my journey.
We saw this as an opportunity for our family to get more involved in our community and to support a young person who is doing everything they have to on their side–we thought it was the least we could do if they’re making that effort, that we could extend our hand and say we’re willing to help. There are so many young people who are trying so hard, and they just need that one extra hand to kind of pull them through. We just felt like this was a great way in our own community to do that.
We live in a very privileged community. No matter how much we appreciate it, I think we all tend to take that for granted some days. To have these kids in our own community who have done everything they can to get there, we just felt it was important for us as a family to say we’re willing to take that step with you.
GMW: It’s the first year for Joel in ABC, and it’s the first year for your family to host a scholar. How has this impacted everyone?
MW: From our perspective, we’ve learned a lot. It’s not as easy as we thought it would be. The dynamic has been one that took adjusting to on the part of everyone. They all have a different relationship with Joel, and it’s been interesting to see how that has played out.
Number one, you’re introducing somebody new into your home. We’ve got three kids, including a daughter who’s in the same grade as Joel. For her it’s been sort of embarrassing to have somebody from her grade now [living] in her house in the beginning. For Tucker who is always protecting his territory, he’s like, “Who’s this guy and why is he eating all our food.” And Nicholas has been, “This is the greatest thing that’s ever happened. I have a new friend who’s really nice to me. I never would have predicted that Joel and Nicholas spend the most time together, and Nicholas just loves doing anything with him.
It’s an evolution. This past weekend, Tucker and Joel went to go shoot baskets together. That wouldn’t have happened so easily three months ago. When he first started coming to our house, Heather would be nervous, like we were having a guest to entertain–“What do we have planned for him? What are we going to do?” Now, he’s just part of our group. “Here’s what we’ve got going on, here’s where we’re all going.” Joel is part of the fabric of our family.
What transitioned and what we learned through the winter when Joel played basketball, it doesn’t stop on Sunday night at 9 p.m. You’re really integrating somebody into your life. It’s not like we’re ‘hosting’ him. You care, you’re involved, you’re engaged, on a daily basis.
GMW: That’s interesting…we’ve talked about how the kids adjust. But to take on ‘parenting’ somebody who is already a full-formed person, it’s not like you’re adopting a baby. You’re a stand-in parent for a teenager, someone who has had a life before you. How has that been for you and Heather?
MW: One, we had to learn what our responsibilities were and figure out the boundaries. Joel’s parents are lovely, well-educated, good people who have done such a great job with their son. You don’t want to overstep and say we’re a surrogate parent. We were hesitant at first, and had to learn what our role was.
As we got into this, we learned that he’s a 14-year-old boy who’s essentially living without his parents for the first time in his life. He’s a 14-year-old boy! They forget stuff, he doesn’t do stuff. He’s had some academic challenges. Finally I had to step in and say, “I’m not just going to be picking you up and dropping you off and doing stuff with you, I’m on you now. I’m going to make sure you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing. I’m going to ask you, I’m going to be tougher on you.” We get his report cards and we try to hold him to standards we would expect. They need that. They’re in a highly structured program [with ABC] but they’re still kids.
You’ve still got to connect with them. I would never be so presumptuous to say that I’m his parent. But you have a level of responsibility to him and to his parents and family that you’re going to help shepherd this kid. He’s 14, and like all 14 year old kids, he can do dumb stuff, and he forgets stuff or he doesn’t get off the couch. [laughs] For Heather and I, it was learning where our boundaries were and where it was okay to step in on. You learn that over time.
His parents have been great in asking us to participate. I represented him at Open House night at the High School, and went to all his classes. I’m more direct with him, and have a better level of comfort with him too.
It’s not easy every day–you are adding another layer onto an already busy life. It’s one more child to run things over to school for. Like we found out Joel’s got bad allergies–the pollen is much worse in Wilton than it is in the Bronx, and for the first time he’s having bad allergies. No one knew ahead of time, “Maybe you should be on Claritin.” It’s little things.
But you feel an obligation. We have to talk about him as part of our weekly plan. We don’t not talk about him during the week, or not worry about him during the week. We want him to be successful.
GMW: There’s an unspoken thing about the ABC program–a cultural and racial difference that they find coming to Wilton. How have you helped Joel with that and how has that been for all of you?
MW: I’ve been so impressed with how adaptable and comfortable he is. I think he puts people at ease and I’m not sure he’s felt any of that. Maybe it’s something we need to be more open about and talk with him about.
He’s been so comfortable, and has such confidence. I’m sure there are a whole lot of challenges for him every day that we don’t even know about. That’s a good question.
Before we lived in Wilton, we lived in a more diverse place. For us it hasn’t been something we think about. I’d love to say we’re blind to it, but I’m sure that’s not the case. His integration with our family has been so easy. But it has heightened my awareness around Wilton.
GMW: I think that’s one of the best things about the ABC program, what it gives to Wilton and our kids–perhaps a better understanding more than just what’s here in Wilton.
MW: I think this program is a really important one to have in our town. The scholars aren’t the only ones benefitting. Look at someone like [senior ABC scholar] Monei [Walker]. Tell me all the levels our town has benefitted from having that woman in our town. Who could be a better ambassador for more diversity in our town and for looking beyond this bubble we live in? How fortunate have we been to have someone like that spend three years in our town. How many kids in town have benefitted from being friends with her, or from hearing her story. How do we measure that?
You can’t tell me our town isn’t benefitting immensely from having this program in our town. I think it’s an important piece of the fabric of our town that we’re trying to build, and being vigilant about making it a better place. The ABC program is kind of an unsung piece of our town, an important piece. I don’t know that it gets credit for giving back to us like that.
I try not to be condescending about it, that we’re ‘helping these poor kids.’ Because these kids are really smart. That was one of the misconceptions I had originally, that the scholars were coming from challenging family situations. Joel’s family is unbelievable. They’re smart people who are working really hard to make sure their kids have a ton of opportunity. They’re really impressive people.
The benefits we get from these scholars are just as important as the benefits they get from being in Wilton. I don’t know if people appreciate that or understand it enough.


text: All people have gone our own way and wandered off into darkness. God's rescue of us is not merely to forgive that foolishness; it is also to guide us back into the light. By connecting us to the atoning life and death of Jesus, God both swallows up the penalty of our sin and transforms us into the obedience of his Son. He marries us into the finished work of Christ, so that everything we are is now defined by this One Man. In oneness with him, we are justified and sanctified.


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This is our second post in a row regarding autonomous vehicles, otherwise referred to as driverless cars. As we noted last week, driverless cars are no longer an idea of the future or science-fiction. Very soon they will become every commuter’s reality. Several major car companies such as Ford, Volvo, and Toyota have announced that their autonomous vehicles will be available to the mass market within five years. The belief among manufacturers is that autonomous vehicles will reduce traffic congestion, create efficiency, increase safety and save consumers money (i.e. time and fuel).
Simultaneously with the development of autonomous cars – and, in fact, fueling that development –the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to evolve rapidly. Everyday objects increasingly have network connectivity enabling them to send and receive data. The goal of the IoT is to make these everyday objects “smart.” Devices gather data and the “cloud” – which is just a descriptor for Internet-based applications – provides secure (hopefully) and intelligent infrastructure to hold all the gathered data and enable access and sharing across various types of devices, including cars. Currently, driver-enabled cars increasingly include Internet connectivity. But as the development of driverless cars progresses, the network connectivity will spread beyond the vehicle to the environment around it. This will bring the IoT and autonomous cars to life on a large scale.
As autonomous vehicles and objects involved in the normal driving experience are embedded with IoT data gathering and sharing technologies, a new interactive driving experience will emerge. This interactive driving will consist of “the road” communicating with the vehicle as it moves. Smart traffic signs and signals will communicate traffic regulators and directions to the vehicle. Smart attractions and restaurants will also communicate entertainment or meal options to the passenger. Autonomous vehicles will communicate with each other as to the traffic and road conditions, and how they are driving in relation to each other.
The move towards the IoT will promote a safer driving experience because the car is in control of itself and it is directly communicating with the on-going traffic and its environment, which takes away the chance of human error. Consumers who have self-driving vehicles powered by the IoT will enjoy the freedom to receive phone calls, send instant messages or scroll through their social media without worrying about how they are driving. In addition to the rate of auto collisions decreasing, an IoT powered car will transform the traditional driving experience, which requires significant attention, care and time. Road trips with family members will be a time for games and bonding. All passengers can take a nap during the ride. Searching for parking spaces will be the vehicle’s job. All of these benefits open up time for consumers to have more productive or relaxing hours during the day.
Federal and state governments are embracing the idea of integrating the IoT with self-driving vehicles and cities through the national Smart City initiative. The White House released a statement pledging an investment of $160 million in federal research and technology collaborations to improve the technologies in cities, and to create a test bed for the development and deployment of the IoT. Atlanta, Georgia will be one of the first cities to experience the new IoT interactive driving experience. The city government wants to build a separate roadway for autonomous vehicles which will have sensor embedded traffic lights, cameras, road sensors and parking meters so these objects can communicate with each other and vehicles on the road. IBM has accommodated the idea of self-driving vehicles being integrated with the IoT, by creating Olli, a self-driving vehicle which includes the IoT to enhance the passenger experience and allow interaction with the vehicle.
With new technology comes a host of new legal issues and concerns such as: (1) traditional vehicles operating in an increasingly driver-less environment; (2) prevention of the IoT being hacked by cyber-criminals; (3) security features for every device that has an IoT sensor; (4) insurance claims in driverless vehicle collisions; and, (5) the chances of a driverless vehicle experiencing a glitch. These are cutting edge concerns that will need to be addressed as this area of technology develops. Autonomous vehicles are coming, and the technology is merging and being “driven” by the IoT. And it’s happening sooner than you think.
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This Essay examines the role of the ABA Criminal Justice Standards: The Prosecution and Defense Function Standards, looking at language when initially drafted to language being considered in the proposed fourth edition. It focuses on the preliminary sections of the Standards that outline the intended role of the Standards and considers how courts have used these Standards in court decisions. It also notes how the Standards serve a hortatory role, providing internal guidance to prosecutors and defense counsel. An overriding question is whether these Standards serve a legitimate function in the criminal justice process? Placing the question of the role of the Standards in a specific context, this Essay examines the drafters’ approach to jury selection and specifically to peremptory strikes based on sexual orientation. The drafters’ failure to explicitly include “sexual orientation” as an impermissible category for peremptory strikes of jurors, leaves the Standards merely endorsing existing constitutional criteria, which raises the question of whether the Standards have any purpose. This Essay advocates against the approach taken by the drafters, as it offers little advancement in the law and perpetuates existing bias. As hortatory standards, it is unnecessary to limit the rules to existing law. More importantly, by failing to expand the category of impermissible peremptory challenges, it is a missed opportunity to offer progressive legal reform.
Ellen S. Podgor, The Role of the Prosecution and Defense Function Standards: Stagnant or Progressive?, 62 Hastings L.J. 1159 (2011).

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My boyfriend and I visited the Alternativer Wolf- und Bärenpark Schwarzwald.
As you may know I decided to suppport the bear foundation with selling "my" audio book which you can find here: http://www.franciskafriede.de/shop.php.
The bear foundation rescues bears and wolfes from bad keeping which sadly happens mostly all the time in circuses, zoos and private captivity. The park is a big area where the saved ones should and could learn "normal" bear- and wolf like behaviour.
Thy have to quest for their food, have the chance to hibernate if they want to and of capital importance: They will never be beated, tortured or agonized again.
I think it's a supportitive project and I would be glad if any of you would think about helping by donating cause the foundation could really need every cent for the care taking of these beautiful animals.


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2009-12-05T18:32:53-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/4af/290450-m.jpgScott Cleland and Markham Erickson talked about the current debate over proposed “net neutrality” rules by the Federal Communications Commission. NetCompetition.org promotes a free market approach to the internet and is critical of adopting new rules regarding network management. It is backed by network providers such as ATT and Sprint. The Open Internet Coalition supports current efforts led by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. The Coalition is supported by internet businesses such as Google and ebay.
Scott Cleland and Markham Erickson talked about the current debate over proposed “net neutrality” rules by the Federal Communications Commission. NetCompetition.org promotes a free market approach to the internet and is critical of adopting new rules regarding network management. It is backed by network providers such as ATT and Sprint. The Open Internet Coalition supports current efforts led by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. The Coalition is supported by internet businesses such as Google and ebay.

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Although a modern town today, Sandefjord was one of the most famous stamping grounds of the Vikings in the Middle Ages. Its natural harbor along a 9.8km (6-mile) fjord made it the whaling capital of the world at one time. A monument remains at the harbor to the once prosperous whaling industry, which made Sandefjord the richest city in Norway. Today it has built up the third-largest merchant fleet in Norway.
This old port still has a bit of 19th-century charm and character. Considering its rich history, it should have more. But much of the old was torn down to make way for modern developments.
You can afford to skip most of the town and concentrate on the waterfront, a breezy section of green parks and beautifully maintained gardens. If the day is sunny, what we like to do is rent a bike (inquire at the tourist office), make a picnic basket with some seafood from the "fishtraders" who hang out by the harbor, and set off along the coast for an adventure. You might also poke about in the little stores and shops, ducking into one of the cozy harborfront cafes for a warming coffee, and stroll along, admiring the many sculptures that dot the waterfront.
Sandefjord attracts summer visitors seeking boating fun in its archipelago and on its many beaches. The archipelago is studded with 115 so-called "islands," but most of these are mere rocky outcroppings -- not real islands at all. We asked a longtime local boatman which island was his favorite among dozens of possibilities. "The one that gets the most sun on any given day," he said. "After a long cold winter, we in Norway want sun. So we stop our boats off at the hottest rock and take a little sunbath, often in just our underwear, if that."
Locals call the town "Bathing City" (Badebyen in Norwegian). Yachties from Oslo also fill up the harbor in summer after having sailed through the skerries, or rocky islets.
On a summer day, we always like to stroll along its waterfront, enjoying the fresh salt air and the beautiful parks and gardens. You'll see a magnificent compound of buildings constructed in 1899 in the dragon motif so popular in Norway. The baths were closed in 1940, at the beginning of the Nazi occupation, and the site today is the civic center.


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I love the idea of dressing up something that isn't necessarily supposed to be dressed up.
I love boyfriend jeans and I think they look great paired with heels and a blazer.
The key is to keep it neutral and have some pops of colour (which I did with my necklace).
In other news..it is a beautiful day today in the wild west and we are starting to pack up our things since we will be moving the second week of May. I hate moving but it also is an excuse to clean up my closet which desperately needs some attention.
How would you dress up your boyfriend jeans?
Hope everyone has a productive and relaxing Sunday!
I love your style! Thank you for commenting on my blog. I'm following you now as well.
I actually don't have boyfriend jeans, but you dress yours up well!
I just found your blog and I love that you dressed up your boyfriend jeans because I think so many women just wear them with a casual top. This is a great idea and those boots are adorable. I think I'd wear a sparkly top with mine...nice inspiration.
Just love it!! I want one pair of boyfriend jeans for me!
I love this outfit. That necklace is awesome!
This boyfriend jean is perfect !! Love the combination with the blazer !
BF jeans seriously are the best!
Thanks everyone! I'm obsessed with my boyfriend jeans! I got them for 10 dollars about a year ago! such a steal!
I love the way boyfriend jeans look dressed up like this too! I've been meaning to get a pair for myself for the longest time.
I love dressing up boyfriend jeans too. I am dying over those shoes! They are so cute!
Love pairing my boyfriend jeans with heels to give it a sassy look. I love your necklace!


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CAIRO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian court on Wednesday added 241 members of Wilayat Sinai terrorist group, which is loyal to the Islamic State (IS) group, on terrorist list for five years.
These people face charges of murder and attempted murder against army forces and police personnel in Egypt's North Sinai province, according to official MENA news agency.
They are also accused of forming 43 terror cells and committing 63 terrorist operations in collaboration with other 314 people of the militant group.
The ruling was made by the Cairo Criminal Court, MENA reported.
Wilayat Sinai, meaning Sinai Province, declared loyalty to the IS in 2014.
The group claimed responsibility for dozens of terror attacks across the country that led to the deaths of hundreds of policemen, army personnel and civilians.


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This paper aims to explore the ethical consumption issues among the overseas Chinese students in UK. In other words, this paper attempts to gain an understanding of the factors or motivations that drive Chinese students to consume ethically or reject to do so.
The research conducted used qualitative research method (semi-structured interview) on 12 Chinese students study at Business School in University of Nottingham.
The collected data from the researched Chinese students indicated that Chinese students who consume ethically influenced by their cultural and personal characteristics, ethnical background, as well as their pursuit of distinctive life style and opportunities to demonstrate their love. Further, this research revealed that Chinese student who consume unethically oriented by their social norms and traditions, ethical unconscious and three common justifications (e.g. economic rationalism, institutional dependency and development realism).
Further, the results of the research can offer the potential for both scholars and practitioners and fulfil the gap between the current ethical consumption study and uncovered consumer groups in some way.
However, the results of this research can be hardly generalised due to the constraint of sample unit, sample size and single research method. Hence, for the purpose of future research, sample unit, sample size and selection of research method should be improved accordingly.


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Circlet is an Item in Final Fantasy XV.
"An elegant headpiece studded with many precious stones. Enhances magic moderately."

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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During the 10.30am and 3.30pm services, Sunday clubs are run for children up to the age of 11yrs.
Sunday Club meets every week except when there is a service for all ages. Children are invited to go through to Sunday Club part way through the service after a few songs and a Bible bite.
The children divide into different age groups to learn from the Bible, do some craft, games, pray, and more.
The children meet in the Clubhouse, located just next to the main meeting room.


text: The Anthill Pub is in the upper level of the Student Center. It's about a 10 minute walk across campus to the Pub. Or you can drive your car to the Student Center Parking Structure (your existing parking pass is good there) and enter from there.


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The Investigative Committee plans to spend 1.1 million rubles ($36,300) on monitoring media and social networking sites in 2013, with more than 3,000 publications to be analyzed, news reports said Monday.
According to a report on Lenta.ru, the Investigative Committee will focus on, among other things, media that "offer criticism in relation to the Investigative Committee," "criticize government and law enforcement bodies" and "commit crimes against children."
The committee has hired Integrum, a company specializing in providing business information and media analysis, to conduct the monitoring, Lenta reported. Integrum was also the only firm that took part in the tender for the contract, which on the state procurement website cites 720,000 rubles as the price for the work.
An undisclosed source from the Investigative Committee told Vedomosti that such monitoring is necessary in order to evaluate the committee's quality of work, gain information about possible misconduct on the part of its employees, and uncover crimes that demand the organization's reaction.
Over the first nine months of last year, the committee registered 314 alerts about crime in the media.

industry_corpus2: Media & Journalism


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How is it that the Church with the greatest story ever told can make that story so boring? I read a lot of appeal letters that are frankly not appealing at all. If an appeal letter is dull and boring it will not get read. Why send a letter or email that no one will read? How will that help you improve your end of year giving? It won’t.
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The Eikon ES300 Power Supply is compact yet powerfull. This 36-watt variable voltage power supply works with both coil and rotary tattoo machines and features an ultra-sleek design with an illuminating faceplate.
The oversized voltage control knob and visual voltage indicator allow you to quickly and easily adjust voltage, while its built-in output overload protection protect you and your machines. The rear jack placement on the ES300 helps keep the work area clutter-free, while the “Sticky Foot” base grip secures your power supply in place while you work.
The Eikon ES300 Power Supply comes with an instruction manual, universal power adapter, and a North American cordset. Please note that an adapter cord must be purchased separately for international use.
This is the best power supply I’ve had. I’d buy it again if I had to.
1 of 1 customers would recommend this to a friend.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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It’s an exciting time in my house as my 18-year old son Ryan prepares to head off to college. I have no doubt he is ready to go and start the next chapter of his life filled with exciting new experiences and adventures. I also think he, like most college freshmen, is probably a little anxious and uncertain.
As long as Ryan can remember, I have always worked at the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, and as a result, he and his older sister have benefited from a lifetime of conversations about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking and drunk driving based on the extraordinary resources offered by Responsibility.org. I am also not sending my first child off to college, which is why I know that it is just as important now, and maybe even more so, to keep having these conversation and to continue having them well beyond the last sighting of him as we drive away from campus.
Like many colleges and universities, Ryan’s school requires all freshmen to complete an online alcohol education program to learn about alcohol, and how their own drinking experiences and beliefs compare to other students on campus. For parents the university provided a brochure with information and tips on how to talk to your son and/or daughter about alcohol before they get to school. Most students and parents have had similar experiences this summer. But, trust me you’re not done yet, and you should not consider yourself done.
As parents, our influence is powerful; 20 years of research identifies parents have been the leading influence on their sons’ and daughters’ decisions to drink alcohol or not. That is why for nearly 18 years we have had on-going conversations about our expectations, beliefs and values, the tools he needs to make healthy decisions and keep him safe, but also about underage drinking and alcohol responsibility. Just as my once dependent son has morphed into a 6’ 4” young man, our conversations have evolved too. To have effective conversations, I must respect him as an adult but also continue to be his parent.
You might also check out Responsibility.org’s Parents’ You’re Not Done Yet or college drinking statistics if you need help getting your conversation started. It’s never too late to start a lifetime of conversations around alcohol responsibility.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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Sorry, this has been ages coming because of other commitments, but I promised a report on the BBC's conference at Salford called Closing the Gap. Its job was to work how to get another 250,000 people in the north of England to listen to Radio 4.
Like all BBC think-seshes and consultations, it was very well-organised, thorough and genuine; and the corporation is already considered almost beyond criticism by the Guardian Northerner because of the sheer size and oomph of its move north. The sight of Radio 4 and Radio 5's controllers Gwynneth Williams and Adrian Van Klaveren in our own dear land had me whispering the Nunc Dimittis like Simeon.
And Van Klaveren and his entire team are actually based on Salford Quays. I never thought I'd live to see such joys.
The most interesting part of the day for me was a data presentation by Rose Van Orden of BBC Audience Research which showed that Radio 4 already has pretty much all the information it needs to 'close the gap'. The gap is England's lop-sided listening to Radio 4, which has a 20.8 percent reach in England as a whole, 25.2 percent in London but only 16.5 percent in the three northern regions. Reach is a very modest thing; to qualify, you only have to listen for five minutes in an average week.
The northern deficit is long-standing – more or less consistent back to the start of the Radio Joint Audience Research System in 1992 – and does not appear to be linked with demographics. The north has as many of the target ABC1 listeners as England in general, and not a lot fewer than London. But Radio 4 is not reaching them in the same proportion to its listener profile down south. It is also doing worse than the other main BBC stations, and most local BBC radio and independent broadcasters.
Excellent recent focus panels organised by Van Orden and her colleagues in Leeds and Liverpool were filmed and shown to Closing the Gap and they made one thing blindingly obvious. Northern ABC1s in particular do not appreciate their area being Eh-bah-gummed or, rather more literately, Room-at-the-Topped and Love-on-the-Doled into a pigeon-hole from the 1950s or earlier. And they really dislike patronising asides.
A brilliant mimic in the audience took off Sandy Toksvig chortling about how naughty she was to keep mentioning the Tube and other endlessly Londony matters. "So why does she?" the mimic asked. Evan Davis on Today had got someone else's wick by referring to MediaCity in what they took as a dismissive tone as 'our Salford facility'.
These anecdotes were interesting because they ticked off two of Radio 4's best broadcasters, who may be surprised to be found wanting. But that seems to be central the problem. An unconscious metropolitanism has a greater hold of Radio 4 than its practitioners realise: they don't sound as if they know our part of the world; and they are increasingly being shown up by Radio Five Live.
Another highlight of the conference for me was Jane Garvey (ex-Five now 4) interviewing Van Klaveren, with the intelligence-minus-pompousness which distinguishes Five from much of 4 in my experience, and I suspect that of other northerners. It didn't altogether come as a surprise that one of the issues much under review by BBC radio at the moment, is any sign of England becoming a split nation - Radio Five for the north and Radio 4 for the south.
That's most unlikely and would be wholly irrational, but plenty of irrational things go on in listeners' minds. The biggest laugh of the day greeted a delightful focus group member's comment, on reading a Radio 4 schedule for the first time ever, that it was 'like something you'd find in an old woman's handbag.' This is wildly untrue, but a warning of the image which the station has in parts of the north especially. And the growth of an image comes about by small slips such as Toksvig's and Evans's which accrete like coral.
What to do? There were many suggestions, most of which seemed to me to be almost inevitable consequences of the Great Move to Salford. Way the most obvious was that although Gwyneth Williams cannot herself be expected to join Van Klaveren in our purer air up here, at least one of her London-chained programme commissioners certainly ought to do so asap.
"Hold on, if you're an alien, why do you sound like you're from the north?"


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Collingham Band plays at a wide variety of community events in and around Wetherby, Harrogate and north Leeds, and has raised many thousands of pounds for charity.
Collingham Band will be performing at Wetherby Golf Club's St George's Day event. The programme will include a selection of English music, together with music from the shows.
Collingham Band and Collingham Training Band will be providing musical entertainment at Collingham's annual Gala. The gala is held in the Glebe Fields opposite Collingham Church on the Wetherby/Leeds Road.


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The Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that three ancient quarries mining Karystos shale marble were found while wind parks were being installed by the ENEL and Silsio companies, in the greater area of the Karystos Municipality and the sites of Anatoli in the Kafireas region and at Trikorfo, Marmari, under the supervision of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Euboea.
During works on the new main road to the Anatoli wind park run by the ENEL Company, northwest of the village of Amygdalia, an ancient shale marble quarry was found, with two main mining fronts faced by small areas covered with soil. The largest mining front is close to the second one that is smaller in size and situated at a higher spot to the north east of the first one, carved in tiers into the natural rock. In the greater area, south east of the smaller mining front there are massive carved rectangular blocks in situ, scattered about the natural rock.
Three big gravel piles dominate the surrounding space, two to the east and one to the west of the main mining and quarrying area, while in front of the quarry’s main area there is a place for depositing massive rectangular stone blocks, as well as other boulders partially worked on, bearing traces of carving and situated on a downward slope to the south of the main mining area, most probably for their removal and transportation.

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Trying to remove some noise, but I don't think I helped.
Yeah: I wanted to avoid adding a local, (a) because I don't much like the leakage, and (b) because I wanted to show the state parameter. I do like the array better than the parallel assignment.
I completely understand the desire to avoid the local. The code is still pretty sloppy, even with it.
It's interesting to note that most of the included examples use the pattern or the block, but not both. In the two cases where they do use both, it's a Hash to box a variable just as your Struct does.
I guess it's a fair bit of code, still but managing the context feels easier to me this way.
Isn't there quite a bit of overlap between with_next/prev and each_cons(2)?
(I actually wanted to yield each element with the next one, including the last one, with itself or nil).
#each_cons will only yield (size-1) times but #with_prev will yield size times.
This leads to the problem to know what is the "previous" of the first. I choose to have the first, as you do.
(with #each_cons and considering it as (last,element), the first will be dropped).

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text: Bill C-266 has now become Canadian law, recognizing Saint John Paul II as a champion of human dignity and freedom. The new Act designates April 2 annually as "Pope John Paul II Day". After the Bill was adopted last year by the House of Commons on June 12, 2013, it received third and final reading in the Senate on December 16, 2014, following which it received Royal Assent the same day.


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The Oncoming Storm Episode One: Nazis and Neanderthals!
Welcome to the first exciting episode of The Oncoming Storm! Join Ashley and Josh as they stumble through the challenge of their first full length episode. We cover the latest news from the world of Doctor Who outside of television before moving onto the analysis of TimeWyrm: Genesys and TimeWyrm: Exodus. Which of these early New Adventures was our favorite? Listen and find out... Well, you can probably guess if you've actually read these books, but listen anyway! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got Nazis!
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Penny Fraser Tourism Marketing is a Cape Town Sales & Marketing Representation Company, offering a diverse variety of properties in South Africa. With our main focus on quality offered by the product, we have carefully chosen our portfolio to complement each other. Our knowledge of the products assists in getting the correct information across to the consultants.
With more than 18 years experience in the travel industry we are able to offer a comprehensive marketing and sales service to Tour Operators, PCO’s, Corporates and Travel Agents, with knowledge on what they require to sell the product correctly.
Our services mainly focus on product knowledge. We also offer PR services to the SA market, but we feel that product knowledge is vital, as Southern Africa is a unique destination that requires careful planning for a trip.

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For a first-time home buyer interested in building wealth, the rent versus buy decision is often confusing. Studies one month indicate people come out ahead by owning a home, while other times it sounds better to remain a renter. When a first-time home buyer asks, "What is a mortgage?" the answers include differences between fixed-rate, adjustable rate mortgages as well tax deductions. For most Americans, a mortgage isn't just a way to own a home. It's also a forced savings account. Every time you make a mortgage payment, you create wealth in the form of home equity. As your home value goes up, you gain even more equity in your home. According to an article by houstonchronicle.com, buying a home is a steady and slow way to build wealth. The 2014 Survey of Consumer Finances showed a median net worth of almost $200,000 for home owners compared to the $5,000 renter's net worth. In other words, home owners have 40 times the net worth. To determine your net worth, simply add up all of your assets, cash and home equity. Then subtract all debts or money owed. The article calls home ownership a "wealth-building cocktail" that includes tax advantage, leverage and automated investing.
Some first-time home buyers wonder about the mortgage payment. Typically, a mortgage payment includes the principle on the mortgage loan, the interest, property taxes and insurance. Some home owners have Home Owner Association fees, which they pay as a separate bill. Lenders combine the property tax and insurance as an "escrow" amount. The escrow is money put aside to cover fluctuating property tax and insurance costs. Most home owners get a small bill or a small refund based on the escrow savings each year. Understanding the mortgage payment breakdown is often confusing for first-time home buyers.
As a potential home buyer, a mortgage lender goes over various mortgage programs. Some home owners opt for a 15-year mortgage, but most choose a 30-year fixed rate plan. With a 15 year term, a home owner typically pays a higher monthly payment but receives a lower interest rate. An adjustable rate mortgage is one that includes a fixed rate term combined with a flexible rate tied to the government's prime rate. If you want to more reliable budget, opt for a fixed rate mortgage. Most home owners avoid an interest-only mortgage unless they plan to flip a home or buy and sell it for a profit in less than one year. In a rapidly appreciating home market, an interest-only mortgage is a non-traditional option for more aggressive borrowers able to handle risk.
The reason many financial gurus love home ownership as a vehicle to build wealth is because it's a form of automated investing. Every month, you make your mortgage payment. When you hand a rent check over the landlord, you never see the money again. When you pay the mortgage, you get closer to owning the home outright. Even if you owe $100,000 on a home worth $250,000, you have $150,000 in equity. After paying off a mortgage, you clear the debt, owing only your annual property taxes. Years ago, people had "mortgage-burning" parties to celebrate having paid off their mortgages. Today, most new home owners rather celebrate the fact that they found a great home they could afford. Other advantages of owning a home include a tax deduction if you itemize taxes as well as capital gains exclusion if you make a profit when you sell.
At First Savings Mortgage, we help new home buyers figure out what a mortgage means for their financial future. For more information about mortgage programs, please contact us.

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Ever since the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger was approved, the ticketing industry waited to see what Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) would do with the Justice Department’s blessing to create a ticketing operation to compete with Ticketmaster. This week, the industry got its answer with the news that AEG was teaming with former Ticketmaster CEO Fred Rosen and Outbox Technology to sell tickets at AEG’s venues and compete with Ticketmaster on future ticketing contracts.
As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the arrangement between AEG and Outbox calls for the two to begin rolling out ticketing services within the next six to 12 months at the more than 100 arenas, theaters and venues AEG operates around the world. Outbox uses a different type of ticketing system than Ticketmaster in that tickets are not sold from a centralized hub but from each individual venue.
Such “white label” approaches to ticketing, where the venue is the recognized entity selling the tickets, are increasingly being used by a growing number of ticketing companies that develop software and products that their clients can customize and brand themselves.
AEG is Ticketmaster’s biggest client, representing almost 10 percent of the company’s ticket sales last year, so losing AEG will have an impact on the Live Nation’s bottom line. The Wall Street Journal estimates Ticketmaster generated about $55 million in service fees last year from sales of AEG tickets.
When it approved the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger, the U.S. Justice Department essentially tried to prop up competitors to Ticketmaster by giving AEG the opportunity to license Ticketmaster’s software, and also forcing Ticketmaster to sell its Paciolan primary ticketing division to Comcast-Spectacor. AEG is now basically eschewing the use of Ticketmaster’s software in favor of teaming with Outbox.
Reactions from competitors to AEG’s entry into the ticketing market have been positive.
Andrew Dreskin, CEO of TicketFly, told TicketNews that he welcomes AEG to the industry because the move could help lower ticket prices for fans. Concert ticket prices and service fees, for example, have risen dramatically over the years – from an average price of $25.81 per ticket in 1996 to $61.74 per ticket today – which is way ahead of inflation.
The white-label approach that Outbox and other ticketing companies employ gives more power and control to the venue over how they service the customer, because ticket orders are processed by the venue itself, not Ticketmaster. This means the venue, instead of Ticketmaster, retains “their consumer data and profiles without any third party involvement,” according to Outbox, which gives venues more direct ways to market directly to the customer.
“We see the AEG/Outbox deal as a positive, for a couple of reasons,” Eric Housh, marketing director for competing primary ticketing company TicketBiscuit, told TicketNews. “First, Outbox’s approach is a carbon copy of the model TicketBiscuit has been championing since 2001, so it’s further validation for the way we view the market. There’s a lingering mis-perception that customers will only buy tickets from Ticketmaster because they’ve been trained to do so. We – and now Outbox – champion the idea that the venues and promoters should own the customer relationship, and that the public will gladly use a venue-branded or promoter-branded system.
“Second, competition will always drive innovation, which will inevitably deliver more valuable services and solutions. That’s good for everyone,” Housh added.
Lynne King Smith, CEO of TicketForce, echoed those same sentiments. “This news is good for the market for a couple of reasons. One, it’s striking a pretty crushing blow to the old model of the ticketing agency. The white label model Outbox uses is one that smaller companies, like mine, have been putting in the market successfully for years. To have the 110 AEG venues adopt this model and move to venue-based ticketing gives a great deal of validity to what we’ve been saying all along – give the venues control.
“Secondly, there’s a mindset of Ticketmaster being essentially the only dependable solution. It’s simply not true – but until large arenas start making the switch – it’s a hard sell. Now, the market can open up and become more focused on consumers and building a community-based ticketing and marketing solution,” Smith added.