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If we are truly advocates, should we be limiting how much we purchase?

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  1. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    The slew of new threads popping up regarding KBS have given a clear window to the behavior of many BAs. In threads about special releases I have seen a number of people admit that they have done one of, if not all of the following:

    -Driving to multiple stores to purchase the minimum amount of KBS at each.
    -Having friends/family members go in and buy KBS from stores where they had already purchased their limits.
    -Going back to stores when a different clerk was working and buying their limit again.
    -Buying a case "even though I only wanted a four pack, but there was no limit so I said, what the hell!?"

    While I am not going to say this group is the majority of responders to such threads, the number behaving in this manner is quite noticeable. Additionally, I know you, the reader of this post may see nothing wrong with this whatsoever. That's fine, it's your opinion and you are of course entitled to it. Furthermore, I understand the "the brewery is trying to sell this beer, we're buying it, what's the problem?" line of reasoning. I get it, we want to support the breweries we love. Also, I understand the "it's my money, I worked for it and I'm going to spend it how I see fit" line of reasoning as well. I can't argue with that either. However, what is the impact of those values if another one of our values is to advocate?

    Spending your money how you see fit and supporting the breweries you love can lead to limiting other craft lovers access to special beers. Is that advocacy? I know a number of people will say, "It's not my job to worry about what beers other people get." But isn't that what advocacy is? Isn't there a slice of "giving back" or "helping out" that is inherent in all advocacy? BAs often answer this with "Yeah, but I don't drink all the KBS myself. I share it with friends and family and I put it in trades as extras." While I think that is awesome (truly I do), doesn't it also mean that you are only willing to share the special beer with people you have approved of in advance? Do we, as a small subset of a small subset (ie. a small portion of the craft drinking community) owe it to the no-name beer enthusiast, the person we've never met, to leave her/him a bottle? I personally believe we do. When I have been in situations where I see two bombers of a rare beer on the shelf that I have wanted I always leave one. Life is complicated and not everyone is going to have a chance to grab the beer if I clean them out, so I leave it. To me that is good advocacy. You may disagree and that is cool. I am just hoping that we can start to have a conversation about what good advocacy consists of and, specifically, does it consist of not grabbing excessive amounts?

    Taking the day out of work to drive to 19 stores and score 40 bottles of KBS is your given right as an American, it is the the type of support brewers like to see and will equal lots of happy beer drinkers in your immediate life. Unfortunately, in my opinion at least, it is also lousy advocacy.

    Also, full disclosure I got KBS. Two bottles. I am fortunate enough to work near one of Rhode Island's best bottle shops. I popped in on my way to work on Wednesday and then said "check back tomorrow." I popped back in Thursday on my way to work and they have had what looked like 2 cases of it. Again, I was only able to buy 2 and truthfully, that is all I wanted (and was willing to pay for). I bring this up because I think it is fair for me to analyze that my above listed opinions ar coming from a person of privilege (ie. I scored my bottles and now I am going to tell everyone else how to score theirs.) I accept that and understand the potential criticism.

    So again....thoughts?

    PS: Cue the "It's just beer dude" or the "I buy beer I like, it's not complicated man" or the "you're overthinking it bro" responses.

    PPS: This is massive first world problems, I know.
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  2. miketd

    miketd Zealot (520) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio
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    If people want to drive around like fools and pay a premium for slightly above average beer, I have no problem with that. I will be down at the local filling a growler of something better and easier to get.
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  3. DelMontiac

    DelMontiac Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2010 Oklahoma

    If I could find a case of KBS to buy right now...I would.
  4. bleakies

    bleakies Disciple (377) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I don't trade and I don't flip out if I don't get a bottle of the latest craze, so if others go to extreme measures to get that bottle, it's not my concern, really.

    But the extreme measures and the flipping out just confirm my view that people who claim some moral distinction between trading beer and selling beer on eBay are either extremely disingenuous or deluding themselves.
  5. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    I buy what I need for personal consumption, I don't drive to multiple stores or utilize mules. If I am going to trade a beer it will come from my personal stash, I will not buy more only to trade it away. This is just a personal standard, I do not hold anyone else to this standard. I believe this standard is beneficial to the community and I wish more people operated this way.
  6. RochefortChris

    RochefortChris Meyvn (1,012) Oct 2, 2012 North Carolina
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    I kind of agree with this one. Some people in the beer community can be quite selfish and ruin it for others. It was similar when Westy was released. People would sell blocks online for upwards of $400. Like you said, isn't bring a BA supposed to mean promoting and sharing good beer, not hoarding it and making a profit. Save some for the guy who had to work late that day or something. However, even though there is no way to control this, I don't have a problem with someone driving to only two or thee shops and buying a four pack. When someone drives all over the state and buys hundreds of dollars worth of a limited release, that's a dick move.

    Cheers and up the irons!
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  7. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    I like where your heads at and completely agree, but for the purpose of this conversation I think more needs to be said. So if you don't mind, I have follow up questions.

    1.) Why is this your standard?
    2.) Why do you wish more people operated in this way?
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  8. stupac2

    stupac2 Zealot (518) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    I don't really care, if it's on the shelf it's free game. Driving around to multiple stores is almost never actually worth your time, I think a lot of people on here act as though their time were worthless.
  9. brewandstew

    brewandstew Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2008 Maryland

    Honestly, I don't have enough time to worry about scoring 'white whale' beers like KBS or combing trade forums hoping to entice a generous soul to swap for some. Is it really worth it? I always find myself asking that question, even when considering the $15+ price tag on some 750 ml bottles and/or four-packs. I love experiencing new beers, and even the occasional rare beer, but sometimes the rare beer is nothing more than 'rare-to-me.'
    I did make a 4 hour drive to Hardywood Park in December to get some Gingerbread Stout. My girlfriend and I made a weekend out of it though, and it's not something either of us would consider doing on a regular basis. (Not even on a semi annual basis).
    Buy craft beer on a regular basis. Kindly encourage restaurant managers and beer stores to carry local and regional craft brands. Help your friends find crafts they enjoy. That's how we can advocate for better beer.
  10. denver10

    denver10 Poo-Bah (2,147) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico

  11. alysmith4

    alysmith4 Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2005 District of Columbia

    Hm.. Interesting question. I came across some Weyerbacher Riserva 2012, and grabbed a bottle. Then I thought, "this might make a nice trade," so I took one more. A friend was with me said, "there are two left, why not just buy/trade those too?" and I said, "no, I don't want to wipe them out." I didn't really think about it, but I know I felt bad about it. So yeah, I guess I have to agree that taking some for yourself and leaving a little for someone else is the way to go.* And if I really think about it, I suppose I'd rather someone in my community (as opposed to a trading partner in BFE) have it, as it only increases the chances of talking about this/that beer with them at a bar, bottle share, etc., because they will also have tried it too. And/or maybe it'll allow them to trade for something they otherwise wouldn't have access to.

    *these rules did not apply when I saw Sucaba at the next store I went to :rolling_eyes:
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  12. denver10

    denver10 Poo-Bah (2,147) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico

    As to the original question.....

    I have yet to be shut out from any beer released into my market...so I guess I don't have any issues with how things are handled around my ways.
  13. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    If I am going to view the group of people we interact with as a community and I am going to be a part of that community, there is a proper way to act and treat others. I do not believe buying more than I need, buying specifically for trading or buying over my allotment is showing respect to the others in the community. At that point I believe I am saying that my desires are more important that the rest of the communities. Bottom line it is just a matter of respect for others.

    If the first answer does not explain why I believe this mindset is better I can expand a bit. I think many people want the advantages of participating with in this beer community but still think with a me first attitude. This happens in every community, this is normal human behavior but I don't agree with it. I think many problems are solved by simply respecting one another, operating in the manner I mention breeds more respect.
  14. Nectar

    Nectar Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2013 New Jersey

    I bought 15 bottles from 5 different stores over 3 days. One of which I got a 4 pack 2 days after they recieved a case.

    One I drank. One I gave to a friend. 3 were split with friends. 1 is going out as an extra for someone who can't get founders in his home state.

    That leaves me with 2 4 pks to drink and share throughout the year. Most of which will be shared. Some would say that me buying 15 bottles was something an "advocate" shouldn't do. However, over half of it has been/will be given or enjoyed with friends and BAs that didn't have a shot at it, all while not buying more than 4 in any one location. I had the day off and hung out with another BA all day buying kbs and drinking great local beers at the source in between.

    What I'm saying is, when you see the #15 you may think greed. Its not always the case...
  15. fmccormi

    fmccormi Meyvn (1,287) Oct 24, 2010 California
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    OP, I think you're right on the money here. It'd be awesome if there was enough KBS and stuff like that to go around, for everyone to get their fill and then some, but there's not. I know that when it comes to hard-to-get beers that actually are worth the praise, I'm much happier having had one glass of that beer than having never gotten the opportunity. I can only assume that that goes for everyone else—so in my mind, I'm more satisfied knowing that more people got that satisfaction, even if only a glassful of it, because I know that if I were in that position I'd be happier with one glass than none at all. And who am I to say that I'm more deserving of that satisfaction than someone else?

    Preach, brother.
  16. TurdFurgison

    TurdFurgison Poo-Bah (3,058) May 29, 2005 Ohio
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    I think most BAs are beer appreciators first and foremost. The advocacy thing is secondary at best.

    So with that in mind it's not surprising that these beer appreciators go to some lengths to get the beers they enjoy.
  17. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    Well said. I wish more saw it this way.....
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  18. Giovannilucano

    Giovannilucano Devotee (445) Feb 24, 2011 New Jersey

    You guys really hit it on the head with your points and it is something I am glad others feel besides me. I cannot say much more then what you said, other then we who act simply and kindly, also understand there maybe nothing we can say or do to changes peoples minds about these issues. I just think from the other side, people think we have to make EVERYONE act kind and follow a code, and the irony is at least for me, no I do not press the issue. Another way is the people making assumptions and already deciding who we act is attribute to a myriad of reasons that are not correct.

    For me, I am simple in my beer purchases, I let beer come to me as it may, and how I gave away beer all the time. I am not here to push that my ideals should be followed, but neither should they be questioned. As I had said in another post,the true power is kindness and not greed or rudeness.
  19. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Poo-Bah (2,459) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona

    I'm tired of the market inefficiencies. Rather pay a few bucks more than have to deal with this crap. And you already are paying more with time, gas, etc driving around for each bottle
  20. Giovannilucano

    Giovannilucano Devotee (445) Feb 24, 2011 New Jersey

    I would buy you a beer! :grinning:
  21. albertq17

    albertq17 Initiate (122) Oct 11, 2010 California

    I don't understand why someone would change their purchasing values just because they become members of this website. I dont understand what you guys mean when you say "as beer advocates" or "advocating". Can somebody explain this to me? Are people forced to to follow certain rules or regulations when they click on the join button?
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  22. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Poo-Bah (2,459) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona

    General population of craft buyers = Beer Advocates????

    Why assume that?

    Why assume the bottles you left on the shelves are going to a BA who will savor them, share with other BA's, etc.?

    Personally I think the general craft beer population are not BA's. All of this growth with the new folks arriving on the scene... no, I don't think we should assume.
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  23. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    I hear where you're coming from. However, let's say for whatever reason I was able to buy all the KBS that came to RI. Let's say it was 10 cases (I have no idea really). Even if I promised to give every single bottle of those 10 cases away for free (after buying them at the regular price myself) would that be advocacy? Wouldn't there still be people who didn't have a chance at it just because I bought it all? Wouldn't their only chance it at then to become one of my friends? Again, I am just thinking out loud here and I am not sure how I feel on these questions yet myself. But they are worth asking I think....
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  24. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    I don't think the general population of craft buyers are BAs, quite the opposite actually. Additionally, I am not saying we should leave the bottles so another BA can get them. I am saying we should leave the bottles so another person who has even just a slight interest can get it.
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  25. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Poo-Bah (2,459) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona

    there's a vocal minority. get used to it. :wink:

    Many equate it with proselytizing to "convert" people too.... :rolling_eyes:
  26. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    I suppose it is a matter of viewing this as simply a website or as a community you are participating in. If this is just a website and there is no community that exists then there is no reason to think twice. One the other hand, if you are going to view this as a community then it does not seem far fetched to think more globally than you would before.
  27. Nectar

    Nectar Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2013 New Jersey

    Its a big grey area.

    In some peoples minds, by purchasing it all and distributing it as you see fit you would in theory be stopping people from purchasing large amounts for themselves to hoard. Right?
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  28. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Poo-Bah (2,459) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona

    We agree on the general population then.

    I'm somewhat soft and open minded about the sincere buyer who buys more to share with other folks who also really appreciate it. But I'm going to be the first to confess that I think those who, as you say, have only a slight interest... are more likely to be the folks who buy it if I don't. Largely for that reason I no longer feel the slightest guilt in buying an allocated limit these days. I did 10 years ago, but not today. You're probably familiar with my disdainful comments on JCL's so I won't go there now. But yeah, sorry to disappoint many here but I just buy at the limits (and yes I do share).
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  29. Giovannilucano

    Giovannilucano Devotee (445) Feb 24, 2011 New Jersey

    Well, a good question. I think maybe I forget the use of the word advocate. But I do not believe the above is advocacy. Rather, it is defending what you love and enjoy.
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  30. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Poo-Bah (2,459) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona

    Kzoo, do you think that most consumers who will buy these products are BA's though? I think that matters a lot in this discussion.
  31. Mebuzzard

    Mebuzzard Poo-Bah (3,458) May 19, 2005 Colorado

    First, love the name + avatar combo!

    Second, I see two kinds of advocacy: The first being advocating support for breweries, the second, advocating more people to drink beer. Perhaps they can co-exist, but people will hold each with unequal salience. But there is a difference.

    If one holds true to the first, then the bottom line is an empty shelf
    If the second, then things get foggy. Perhaps buyers are prejudice about with whom they share the beer. But, perhaps not. The best advocacy (for the both views) is for a beer geek to share a good beer with non-geek friends, educating them as they all drink. It's difficult to determine which path each customer travels.

    Of course, some buy up a lot of a brew for trade purposes...
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  32. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    And there in lies the issue....As far as I can see it, some recognize this is a real community, with living, breathing people behind the computer screens that are just like you and me. Others, see it as just another playground where avatars and screen names are characters in this game/movie that they engage interact with.
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  33. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Poo-Bah (3,152) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    I'm too lazy/tired (lol) to go driving around trying to scrounge up a limited release. But beyond that, its probably not cool going around trying to wipe out all the local stores to create your personal hoard at the expense of others. I'd like to think that if everybody shopped their limit, or at least within the framework of normalcy, there'd be enough of these beers to go around (you know, like once a year or whatever). I mean, let's not dick each other over just because the brewery is only producing a limited amount.

    Furthermore, I don't imagine it is the brewers goal to make this a contest (like, survival of the fittest), to see who can get their hands on the greatest amount of their beer. I'm sure breweries want their beers to get into as many (different) hands as possible. They're putting it out for "us" to try, but for any number of (reasonable) reasons, they're only producing a limited amount.

    It is then the distributors and retailers job to ration it out in a reasonable manner - and that's what they do, IMO. I don't think there's anything punitive about the process. I also don't get why people have to go so hard about a single beer. There is just sooo much good beer out there...
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  34. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    Well said. But let me ask this, do you see a difference between buying beer for personal consumption and buying beer to trade?
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  35. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    A large portion, likely the majority, of the craft beer customer base are not BAs. They are a segment of the population but they are not a community. I think when you join a site of this nature you are moving away from simply being part of a population segment and into part of a smaller more passionate group of people and part of a community.

    I believe you are correct, this distinction plays a big part in this conversation.
  36. NickyDee21

    NickyDee21 Devotee (467) Dec 23, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Agree. I split almost all my hard to get bottles with friends who weren't as fortunate... To the point I've sat on a bottle of CBS over a year so I can share it with my friend who's never had it when I finally see him this summer
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  37. Providence

    Providence Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island

    Agreed. And for me, the distinction it plays is based on responsibility. We are arguably a community of the most passionate beer drinkers in the world. We understand it better than most and understanding is knowledge, knowledge is power and, I can't believe I am going to actually say this but...with power comes responsibility.
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  38. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Poo-Bah (2,459) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona

    Vomiting emoticon needed so badly here.... :wink:
  39. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    Love this thread. This in particular, however, is still a little confusing to me. I respect your attitude on not buying more than you need, but I don't understand why you seem to have a negative view of trading. Let's say someone in another state has access to a beer that you'd like to try, and you have the same in reverse. If you each leave them on the shelf, someone else who already has access to those beers can come in and try them - no harm there. If you each buy a bottle and swap them, someone who doesn't have access to those beers can try them - still seems like a harmless scenario in my eyes. To me, the only variable here seems to be geography. If anything, I think trading - fair trading - seems like a way to boost the community.
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  40. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Poo-Bah (3,152) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    To clarify: you're saying that there are lots of craft beer drinkers, and within that population, a smaller sub-population whom (did I use whom corrrectly?) you would characterize as "beer advocates."
    And the distinction you make between the two is that generic people (with good taste, I might add) who just loooove craft beer will try to accumulate all they can for their personal gratification without any regard for the rest of the population.
    An "advocate," on the other hand, believes that beer deserves to be shared by and experienced by as much of the community as possible. They "advocate" that other people try the beer.

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2. The word of Yahweh came to him in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah.

3. It came again during the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the eleventh year of Zedekiah son of Josiah, king of Judah. In the fifth month of that year, the inhabitants of Jerusalem were taken into exile.

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13. The word of Yahweh came to me a second time, "What do you see?" I replied, "I see a boiling caldron coming from the north and it is tilted towards this direction." Then Yahweh said to me,

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By Jasmine Jaume on July 4th 2013

There are lots of influential people in the world of social, many of whom share their social wisdom with the rest of us. We always jump at the chance to get some insights into what inspires those big in social, and what their tips are for great social etiquette.

Hence, we set out to interview ’Three Wise Men’ of social; three people who we think are inspiring and know their onions when it comes to social media. So far, we’ve spoken to Head of Social Strategy at Adobe, Jeremy Waite, and SM Technology Specialist Ian Cleary.

This time, in the last of our Three Wise Men series,we speak to social media strategist and Collective Bias Chief Social Marketing Officer, Ted Rubin. Ted has been involved in social marketing for many big brands, and in 2009 started using and evangelising the term ROR: Return on Relationship™ a concept he believes is the cornerstone for building an engaged multi-million member database, many of whom are vocal advocates for the brand.

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How/why did you first get into social marketing as a career?

I like to say I got started in social media when I got involved in this thing we call the internet. It was 1997 when I joined Seth Godin’s start-up, Yoyodyne. It was the first internet-based direct marketer.

Seth was quoted in an article saying that even though Yoyodyne did not have any official openings, he was looking for smart, driven people. He would find them a place. I thought … I’m smart, I’m driven. He found me a job.

It was early days and they desperately needed people who could sell. So I sold more than anyone else there and was quickly given the mandate to build out a sales team.

Sales is such a great place to start a marketing career because you learn to understand the product and the needs of those who buy. And if you are taught well, you very quickly learn the value of truly listening.

Everything digital enabled sharing in ways never imagined before … so, for me, that is where it all began.

In 2008, when I joined e.l.f. Cosmetics, social marketing became the core of what I did every day. Social platforms were starting to dramatically scale and I was fortunate to be at a brand where making it the heart of what we did seemed the natural way to go.

I quickly learned the incredible value and power of Twitter, the ability to aggressively grow followers, interact with them at any time and have your ideas and message spread so quickly.

What do you love about social media?

Simple … the ability to engage, interact, learn, and build relationships 24/7.

What do you dislike about it?

Those who think of it merely as another advertising channel and try to measure it with legacy digital measurements.

What’s your favourite social network/platform and why?

Twitter… a view into what anyone and everyone is talking about, ability to easily build a following, immediacy.

I believe Twitter is a tool that leads to other forms of social sharing. I consider Twitter a place to lay the groundwork where other people pick up things.

Twitter is a seeding medium and a place to build engagement and interaction. It is not a broadcast medium (although can be used that way at times).

It is not about the quantity of people listening at once, but the ability to lay it out there for those whose attention is drawn to what you have to say at any given moment.

What or who inspires you the most?

My daughters. As a divorced dad, I am constantly focused on involvement and presence. Don’t be left out of your kids’ lives, I think. Step up and commit to being available for your children right from the beginning.

Spending time with my girls is something I put before all else. They are teenagers now and it can be challenging to continue to reach out, put them first and maintain a relationship in the face of their lack of interest and the roadblocks so easily put in place by their mom.

What inspires me to move beyond limitations and obstacles is my love for them and a deep desire to not only be a part of their lives, but to have influence on how they think, reason, and develop.

Because of all this I have learned so much about how to find the “moments” of connection, inspiration and engagement.

Which brands do you think do social particularly well?

JetBlue, Duane Reade, Mastercard with some of their efforts, and AmericanAir is gaining ground and learning/evolving quickly.

What are your 3 top tips for those starting out in social marketing?

  1. Get started, don’t wait.
  2. Listen a lot, pay attention to what gets traction, and adjust as you go all the time.
  3. Make engagement and relationship building the focus of what you do.

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  1. ROR, Return on Relationship (#RonR) will gain ground as a valuable gauge that leads to ROI.
  2. Social will hopefully become more “Social”.
  3. Less silos… companies/brands will come to understand the value of wrapping a social shell around all they do.

Lastly, any favourite social marketing anecdotes for us?

These are all mine, so feel free to quote me…

  1. Start looking people in the eye Digitally.
  2. Relationships are like muscle tissue … the more they are engaged, the stronger and more valuable they become.
  3. Welcome to the ‘Age of Influence’, where anyone can build an audience and effect change, advocate brands, build relationships and make a difference.

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If you are already a fan of the Westworld, we have both good and bad news for you. The good news is that there will be the second season of the series. The bad news is that you have to wait until 2018 for this.

The creators of the series, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, said that it was very difficult to write and play both scenarios at the same time. In addition, the creators of the Westworld, who are working on two different films as well, indicated that they couldn’t put enough time for this series as it deserved.

They said that they are now working on the second season of the series. However, according to them, the fans of the series will be able to understand the level of complexity involved in writing the script, multiple timelines, two actors playing the same character, a single actor playing two characters, and the overall complexity of the story only after watching the first season. Emphasizing that this can not be achieved with an easy workmanship, Nolan and Joy pointed out that they know it is a very ambitious project with an extraordinary tone and HBO, the publisher of the series, also gives them the time to get enough resources.

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Alternative Titles: hydrogen ion concentration, potential of hydrogen

PH, quantitative measure of the acidity or basicity of aqueous or other liquid solutions. The term, widely used in chemistry, biology, and agronomy, translates the values of the concentration of the hydrogen ion—which ordinarily ranges between about 1 and 10−14 gram-equivalents per litre—into numbers between 0 and 14. In pure water, which is neutral (neither acidic nor alkaline), the concentration of the hydrogen ion is 10−7 gram-equivalents per litre, which corresponds to a pH of 7. A solution with a pH less than 7 is considered acidic; a solution with a pH greater than 7 is considered basic, or alkaline.

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The measurement was originally used by the Danish biochemist S.P.L. Sørensen to represent the hydrogen ion concentration, expressed in equivalents per litre, of an aqueous solution: pH = −log[H+] (in expressions of this kind, enclosure of a chemical symbol within square brackets denotes that the concentration of the symbolized species is the quantity being considered).

Because of uncertainty about the physical significance of the hydrogen ion concentration, the definition of the pH is an operational one; i.e., it is based on a method of measurement. The U.S. National Bureau of Standards has defined pH values in terms of the electromotive force existing between certain standard electrodes in specified solutions.

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The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution is reported by the pH scale, which is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution. Neutral solutions have a pH of 7. A pH of less than 7 denotes acidity (an increased hydrogen ion concentration), and above 7 alkalinity (a decreased hydrogen ion concentration). Many important molecular processes within the cells of organisms occur...

The pH is usually measured with a pH meter, which translates into pH readings the difference in electromotive force (electrical potential or voltage) between suitable electrodes placed in the solution to be tested. Fundamentally, a pH meter consists of a voltmeter attached to a pH-responsive electrode and a reference (unvarying) electrode. The pH-responsive electrode is usually glass, and the reference is usually a mercury-mercurous chloride (calomel) electrode, although a silver-silver chloride electrode is sometimes used. When the two electrodes are immersed in a solution, they act as a battery. The glass electrode develops an electric potential (charge) that is directly related to the hydrogen-ion activity in the solution, and the voltmeter measures the potential difference between the glass and reference electrodes. The meter may have either a digital or an analog (scale and deflected needle) readout. Digital readouts have the advantage of exactness, while analog readouts give better indications of rates of change. Battery-powered portable pH meters are widely used for field tests of the pH of soils. Tests of pH may also be performed, less accurately, with litmus paper or by mixing indicator dyes in liquid suspensions and matching the resulting colours against a colour chart calibrated in pH.

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In agriculture, the pH is probably the most important single property of the moisture associated with a soil, since that indication reveals what crops will grow readily in the soil and what adjustments must be made to adapt it for growing any other crops. Acidic soils are often considered infertile, and so they are for most conventional agricultural crops, although conifers and many members of the family Ericaceae, such as blueberries, will not thrive in alkaline soil. Acidic soil can be “sweetened,” or neutralized, by treating it with lime. As soil acidity increases so does the solubility of aluminum and manganese in the soil, and many plants (including agricultural crops) will tolerate only slight quantities of those metals. Acid content of soil is heightened by the decomposition of organic material by microbial action, by fertilizer salts that hydrolyze or nitrify, by oxidation of sulfur compounds when salt marshes are drained for use as farmland, and by other causes.

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Love the CZ. Even though it's version 1, I don't miss the "upgrades" from 2014. The grip is great and the recoil is easily manageable...minimal muzzle flip. Thought it might be a pain to break the gun down but once you get the slide positioned just right, the takedown lever slides out with a gentle push using the mag, key or pocket knife. Accuracy is awesome. My favorite was the XDm, now I'm changing my mind. Once again, Bud's shipped same day and pickup at FFL was no hassle at all.

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Wow! Great product, great price, fast delivery! Thanks Bud's!!!

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The order was processed quickly and the pistol arrived in perfect condition. I ordered the older P 07 DUTY because I had handled and dry-fired one before and I liked the grip and the trigger. After one range trip I was really very impressed. This pistol is as accurate as my Walther P99 AS (also 9mm), which is high praise. The sights, grip and trigger allow me to get really good groups with the 60 rounds I fired through it and I am really pleased. The only problem is that I might have to get another CZ, this one was so good! Thanks.

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This is my first purchase with Bud's and I can't say enough how satisfied I am. I received my CZ exactly 5 days after I purchased it. CZ has made a quality pistol for an unbelievable low price. It shoots very well. The recoil is very tame, and a quick follow up shot is possible do to the low bore axis and nearly non exsitant recoil. The only 2 complaints I have is 1: the "parkerized" slide finish and 2: the plastic sights. I plan on changing the sights out soon from the CZ shop. These 2 complaints are no way near a make or break deal. This is a very fine pistol. This is going to be my ccw and not a prom queen. If you're thinking of buying this, stop thinking and buy it. I promise you will not regret it! I'm very satisfied through Bud's. Top notch customer service. I will be a returning customer here in the near future!

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First time buyer of a firearm online . Buds made the process of ordering easy and were very helpful after I had a shipment issue . My FFL dealer recently moved and my order was unable to be delivered . The gun was shipped back to Buds and upon the return Buds called me immediatly and set up an alternate FFL dealer. The gun was shipped and I picked it up within 5 days. Couldn't be happier with Buds support on making this transaction as smooth as possible. I will definately do more business with Buds ! As for the gun I am very pleased with it although I have yet to shoot it. Awesome CZ, fits my hand well even though I have smaller hands. Couldn't beat the price anywhere ! Totally happy with my purchase !

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First time I have ordered a firearm from Buds and I couldn't be happier. Have been looking at this CZ model for about six months and finally decided to pull the trigger.. This gun is amazing. Was very happy that it came with the Glock like goal post sights. I have owned a Glock in the past and let me say... had I shot or handled this one before I would never have spent the extra $200 on a Glock.. Gun needed some serious cleaning when I received it which is to be expected. Shot 100 rounds through it today with no malfunctions or problems. The trigger on this gun is hands down the smoothest I have ever pulled whether DA or SA and I have owned Kimbers, Glocks, and Rugers but wouldn't trade this piece for any of them.. Cool looking, nice to shoot, and pretty simple to disassemble for cleaning.. Thank you Buds will definetly order from you again...

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I would say with this rifle you get what you pay for. first impression was that it felt like a toy. mostly plastic. dont like that the handle isnt removable. mags also can be sticky to reload with the springs and its a pain to take apart and clean. First trip to the range had multiple jams and difficulty sighting in the open sights. kinda frustrating even though i wasnt expecting much for $250 bucks. went home and took it apart and cleaned it and that made a huge difference. next time at the range went through 250 rounds no jams, hiccups with the same ammo, winchester Xpert HV. with the picatinny rail mount i put on a cheap red dot and got it sighted in. much happier now. action is still a little sticky and the red dot does look goofy mounted on the handle but for what i paid for it it shoots straight and for cheap. just be sure to clean it before you and you got yourself a fun and cheap plinker.

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Discover the simplicity of salve making with this all-inclusive kit to make three of your own herbal salves.

Making salves is not as hard as you think it is! Included in this kit is everything you need to make your own healing salves, right in your own kitchen and at a fraction of the cost you would purchase them at in the store.

If bought separately these products would cost $80.30. Buy this collection and save $24.35!

This kit includes a 1/2 pound bag of each: Green Salve mix, Arthritis Salve mix & Muscle Salve mix. Also includes: 1 lb. Beeswax Pastilles and six (6) of our 4oz. tin cans with lids.

One bag of each mix will make approximately 16-24 oz. of salve.

Green Salve Mix
Contains: Plantain Leaf, Calendula Flower, Comfrey Leaf, Yarrow Flower, Rosemary Leaf, Echinacea Root, Echinacea Leaf

This is a great salve to have around for use on everything. You can rub it on wounds or put some on problem areas, then wrap it, and let the salve work.

Arthritis Salve Mix
Contains: Ginger Root, Echinacea Leaf, St. John’s Wort, Boswellia Serrata, Cayenne

Whether you or one of your friends struggle with joint pain, this is a great salve to have on hand. Each herb has benefits that come together to relieve inflammation, fight pain, and promote circulation. Rub this salve onto the sore areas as often as needed.

Muscle Salve Mix
Contains: St. John’s Wort, Arnica Flowers, Lobelia Leaf, Comfrey Leaf, Peppermint Leaf, Cayenne

This salve penetrates the skin and soothes damaged muscles, while reducing inflammation. Rub this salve onto the sore muscle as often as needed.

Salve and Herbal Infused Oils Made Easy
1. Making a salve might sound difficult, but it isn’t. The thing that takes the longest is infusing your herbs with oil. The best way for you to do this is in a crock pot on very low heat.

2. Stuff a mason jar one-thirds full with herbs.

3. Fill jar with oil of your choice (coconut oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, etc.), leaving at least one inch from the top of jar. Screw a lid on tight.

4. Put a wash cloth in the bottom of the crock pot. Put jar in the center of the pot (on the wash cloth). Fill the crock pot with water, one inch below top of jar.

5. Keep crock pot on low heat (oil needs to be very hot but not boiling) for 3 days. Water will evaporate out of the pot, so keep adding water as needed.

6. As the herbs’ properties release in the oil, the oil will have more color and smell like herb oil.

With a cheese cloth (cotton sheet or t-shirt will work too) strain herb solids out of oil. Now you have a herbal infused oil. It is good for massage oil!!!

7. To make the oil into a salve you need bees wax. You need approximately 2 oz. of grated beeswax for 8 to 9 oz. of infused oil.

8. On low heat, warm oil and bees wax until wax is all melted.

9. Add a drop of vitamin E oil for every ounce of oil. This is a natural preservative.

10. While salve is still hot, pour into your container (wide mouth jar, can, etc.).

11. Let sit over night or until salve is hard.

12. Screw a lid on tight and label with name and date. Voila!! You have a salve!!!

~ If it is too soft for you, reheat it and add a bit more beeswax. If it is too hard reheat it and add a touch more oil.

~ Salve is a thick oil that is used for, cuts, bites, burns, rashes, boils, massage, and more. Salves can keep up to five years or more.

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