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Boston Marathon: The things I wish someone told me

When I look around at my running friends I would hardly be the person I’d point to and say “There’s your expert on the Boston Marathon”. I am privileged to count as friends people that have run Boston dozens of times. All of them can and will provide intricate details of the course, and are very helpful with race day strategies. You can also find countless on-line guides to actually running the race. But many Boston veterans have forgotten what it’s like to be a rookie there and the things a rookie might want or need to know. So in random order, here are some of the things I wish I knew last year going into my first Boston.

If you can afford it stay in town. I have a lot of running friends for whom Boston is old hat, and has become just another race in their season. Travel, lodging, and meals are done for as little money as possible and the sole focus is getting from the start to the finish and getting out of town. Hey, if that’s your thing I’m not knocking it. But if this is a new event for you, you should really enjoy the atmosphere of Boston on race weekend. I had a positively miserable race last year running-wise but I was continuously amazed by the spirit and excitement of the city and all of it’s people for the entire weekend. In other towns, “race weekend” is an inconvenience and hassle but in Boston everyone is excited for the Marathon. Perhaps a bit of this is still a sense of recovery from the bombings, but everywhere I went, people thanked me for coming, asked me how my race was, asked if I’d be coming back. It was as if I was lifted up on a pedestal just for running from Hopkinton to Boyleston street.

Leave your car home. You won’t need it. It will be expensive to park. You can get everywhere on the T or on foot. Don’t be afraid to ask for help with the T. Once you figure it out it’s pretty simple but not immediately obvious. The locals are happy we are there and will be glad to take the time to help you with tickets and point you to the right platform.

Go to Mike’s Pastry shopIt’s in the North End. Just look for the crowd when you get there. And yes: It’s that good and the line goes fast. mikes

You can see the whole course at the expo. I assume they do this every year, but last year there was a theatre setup in the middle of the expo where they stream a loop of the course. It is very good. I watched it twice and felt like I was familiar with the course.

The expo is HUGE. Get your packet. Go checkout out the big poster with all the names and find yours, maybe hit a couple specific vendors and the video (above). You can also buy your jacket there. (If I’d have mail-ordered mine I would have gotten the wrong size). They have lots of other apparel too, all mostly overpriced as you can imagine. But focus on race day and don’t expend all your energy at the expo. You can see all that stuff on-line or elsewhere. hopkinton

Prepare to walk a lot race morning . . before you ever get to the start. Depending on where your hotel is, or where you park, or what T stop you get off you have to do a lot of walking. Last year our hotel had a shuttle to take us to Boston Commons where you get on the school buses out to Hopkinton. First, they could only get so close. There are dozens of buses and they had a lot of the city streets choked. It was then necessary to walk the rest of the way to Boston Commons, several blocks more to bag drop. (Just past the finish). Then several blocks back across Boston Commons to the buses. Once there, we waited in line for a bit to get on a bus. The bus ride to Hopkinton isn’t particularly short (closer to 4o minutes than the advertised 20). Once there, there is yet more walking to the athlete’s village. From the athlete’s village it is a few more blocks around to the start. I didn’t have my Garmin on for all this but I’d assume 2-3 miles of walking before hearing the word “Go”.

The MBTA has the most useful information for getting to and from the start and finish here.

The BAA map and directions are also helpful though missing some detail.

Volunteer Map
Not the official version but much more helpful

Things to know about the Athlete’s Village.

  • There are 2-3 sections of the Athlete’s Village. Don’t necessarily stop at the first one.
  • They have a lot of porta potties. A lot. Still, lines form  the closer to the start you get. Just give yourself enough time for that last minute pit stop.
  • There are a whole bunch more porta potties on the way to the corrals. I didn’t use these so don’t know what the wait time is. But if you want to use them be ready to leave as soon as your wave is called. They are in a big lot off to the left as you get nearer the start.
  • Aside from porta potties, the other thing they have a lot of is runners. Unless you’ve arranged to meet friends somewhere specific, don’t expend a lot of energy walking around trying to find people. It is nearly impossible. Find a comfy spot, spread your blanket out, sit/lay down and chill.
  • You can get breakfast there. They have everything. Bagels, bananas and other fruit, Clif products, coffee, water, orange juice. This is helpful since you probably won’t start your race until mid-morning at a time you’d ordinarily be done your long run. Again, seek out the more distant breakfast and drink areas. They will be less busy especially early.
  • There are tents but if it were raining no way in hell would everyone be able to fit under the tents. Be prepared if the weather is iffy. Maybe a big cheap golf umbrella or poncho, or cheap plastic rain gear you can leave behind.
  • There are roving photographers. Chances are you can get your best pre-race photo ever here. Take the time to get the photo the way you want. The photographer isn’t in a hurry. If you want to take off your warm-up stuff to get your photo in racing attire, do it. They won’t mind.
  • Goodwill is your friend. We all know about throw away shirts for racing, but depending on what time you get to the Athlete’s Village, you could be there a while. Go to Goodwill and buy some warm, comfortable stuff to wear while you wait, and ideally an old blanket. Don’t worry. It won’t go to waste. They have people everywhere on your way to the start to collect these things and re-donate them. Last year I had a really nice fleece jacket that I paid something like $1.80 for. I almost hated to get rid of it.

    The athlete’s village

Heartbreak hill isn’t that big of a deal. Hopefully you haven’t hit race day never having done any hills. Don’t be intimidated by the idea of this hill 20 miles in to the course. Honestly, it isn’t all that bad. Just focus on good running form and be patient. But then if you haven’t run any hills in training perhaps now is a good time to panic.

The Citgo sign is a long way from the finish. Everybody talks about the damned Citgo sign and how it means you are almost at the finish. BULLSHIT. You can see that thing for miles. It’s no different than somebody yelling “You’re almost there!” when you aren’t.

The finish is crazy. For a runner it’s awesome. It is downright deafening. For your family or friends it’s gotta be nuts. I would not have any spectators in my circle try to watch from the finish and it has nothing to do with 2013. I think they’d have to get there at 5:00 in the morning to even get near where they could see. If they want to see you go by I think I’d send them out near Coolidge Corner. There was still a lot of people out that way but open space right along the course to easily see and cheer. They’d still have time to walk back and meet you by the time you get done, go through the finish chute, get your post-race food and clothes, etc. The hot tip here would be for them to be on the South side which is the same side as the family meeting area.

It’s a long way to bag pick-up. Once you cross the line your journey is not done. There is a long procession through medals, water, blanket, food, photography, and down the road to bag drop/pick-up. I don’t remember if there was any sort of changing tent. I just put on a dry shirt across from where I picked up my bag and then went off to find my wife. I think I had a towel and dry shorts in my bag but was cramping up too badly to try to change under a towel.

Family meeting areas. Perhaps this was spelled out somewhere but if it was I missed it. The family meeting area is divided up alphabetically. If you knew this, it would be fairly easy to find your family there. Also, AT&T provides booths with plenty of cell phones to call your family or friends. (See map for locations). Of course, they have to be listening or looking for your call. Also, there were a ton of vendors giving out lots of free food samples on Stuart street of the meeting area. Most of this was better than the food in the official food bag. 2015_finishmap

Make sure you family is paying attention to their phone! It’s noisy, and crowded. They aren’t going to hear it ring. Trust me. ‘Nuff said.

The T is free. Yes they DO let you and your family on to the T for free after the race. You hear this rumored but the BAA’s official vague statement is that race participants are responsible for the legal use of public transportation. But reality is, they will let you on with your race medal. It’s a couple blocks to the Back Bay station from the family meeting area.

Go to Sam Adams and on to Doyles. Sam Adams is fun. They give you a brewery tour. (Yawn.) But then have a pretty fun tasting and give runners a commemorative glass. This is one of many special privileges your bib garners around town post-race. That is all well and good, but be sure to time your visit so you can go to Doyle’s for lunch. Doyle’s is an Irish Pub not far from Sam Adams. They offer a free trolley ride to and from the brewery. Honestly, that trolley ride was the absolute non-running highlight of our visit to Boston. The driver was the most fun guy I’ve ever met and we were all sorry when the ride was over. Apparently, he also offers a Boston tour that makes it’s first stop at a local liquor retailer. I need to look into this this year. Oh and Doyle’s definitely had good food. The trolley ride was icing on the cake. doyles

There are many other things to do around the city after the race. Walking around town makes a nice recovery day.

Please feel free to review my posts from last year. You can choose to ignore my whining about my poor performance in the actual race but I’ll include the links here just the same. I hope these tips are helpful and you have a tremendously fun experience at your first Boston Marathon!

So far So Good

Boston – Pre-race

My 2016 Attempt

Post-Race Analysis

Final Thoughts

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Here’s a video from Thursday’s coast down the Cascades!

  1. Just one of many from Austin following you all with interest, envy and respect. Stay strong/be safe.

  2. perfect song for this journey……keep on keeping on guys, you’re doing great and great things are happening!

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    Great job of documenting the fellas ride. Nice touch with the selection of the music! The video of the Cascades was gorgeous.

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  5. You guys are amazing. This is a trip you will never forget. Stay safe and be blessed.

  6. This is absolutely breath taking for many reasons. I’m so proud to call the Jenkins my boss…be safe..God speed..

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Sydney is one of the world’s most spectacular cities with its impressive harbour full of inlets and bays. It is the first port of call for many international travellers and there is a good choice of accommodation, excellent transport connections and plenty to see and do, which ensures that Sydney never fails to impress.

Australia has two internationally recognised urban landmarks (the Harbour Bridge and Opera House) and they’re both in Sydney, but there are plenty of other things to see and do ranging from world-class museums and famous beaches to exploring vibrant neighbourhoods like The Rocks, Darlinghurst and Kings Cross.

Harbour cruises, the BridgeClimb and Opera House tours are on top of many visitors’ must-do lists, but they are expensive activities and simply walking across the bridge to get a dramatic view of the Opera House is leisurely and free. Likewise a ferry ride from Circular Quay is a much cheaper alternative to a cruise. Jump on a ferry to Manly, it’s cheap and a great way to get your bearings.

The Royal Botanic Gardens are a must-see, with their winding pathways and striking harbour views. Just around the corner is the Rocks, one of Sydney’s oldest neighbourhoods. With its historic buildings and old world charm, it is worth a look, especially when the market is on.

It is hard to imagine that just over 200 years ago Sydney was little more than a ramshackle convict colony; today it is one of the world’s leading innovators in fashion and design, and has a healthy economy to back it up. This is reflected in increased housing prices, causing the impressive suburban sprawl that characterises the city.

Sydney has a reputation as a brash and flamboyant city but despite its ostentatious reputation, many Sydneysiders keep a pretty down-to-earth and fun-loving attitude, which makes Sydney one of the world’s more welcoming major cities. Don’t be afraid to ask for directions; most people are more than happy to help.

If you’re here between Christmas and New Year, watching the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Boxing Day is a wonderful way to experience the city’s love of its harbour. Stay in Sydney a few more days and catch one of the world’s best New Year’s celebrations. The annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is held in late February, culminating in a parade when you can see Sydney at its most flamboyant.

Local transport

Sydney has an extensive transport network comprised of buses, trains, ferries and a tram. It is pretty easy to get around the city on public transport but it’s an expensive system if you don’t have a weekly TravelPass.

You can get general information at or by calling 13 15 00.

CityRail is Sydney’s comprehensive suburban train network, which has a good coverage of the western suburbs and the city centre. Most travellers use the Airport, City Circle and Eastern Suburbs lines, which run mostly underground and connect the city centre to Bondi Junction and the airport.

The two stations at Sydney Airport are not run by CityRail and require either an individual ticket or payment of a Gate Pass (station access fee). A Gate Pass costs $13.40 for the Domestic and International airport terminals. It is possible to buy a weekly Gate Pass or a DayTripper or TravelPass with the GatePass included.

One way train fares cost between $4.10 and $10 so it can be an expensive way to get around if you don’t buy a weekly ticket.

Sydney Opal train fares

0–10km 10–20km 20–35km 35–65km 65km +
$3.38 ($2.36 off-peak) $4.20 ($2.94 off-peak) $4.82 ($3.37 off-peak) $6.46 ($4.52 off-peak) $8.30 ($5.81 off-peak)

Sydney’s buses are a handy way to get to all the spots not covered by the train network, which includes most of Sydney’s beaches and some neighbourhoods in the inner west such as Balmain and Glebe. Although traffic can hold buses up, they run frequently and are generally a reliable way to get around.

Bus fares are calculated by distance. The cheapest Opal bus fare is $2.10 and the most expensive is $4.50. Most of the bus routes popular with travellers cost $3.50.

Sydney Opal bus fares

Ticket 0–3km 3–8km over 8km
Single bus ticket $2.60 $4.20 $5.40
Opal card fare $2.10 $3.50 $4.50

There are also the Bondi and Sydney Explorer buses that are operated specifically for tourists and run a circuit between the main sights. Forget about these, they’re way overpriced at $45 for a day pass ($40 with a backpacker discount) – it’s far cheaper to travel all over Sydney using your Opal card than spend one day riding this bus.

Sydney’s ferries are the nicest way to get around and a cheaper alternative to the touristy harbour cruises. All ferries terminate at Circular Quay in the city centre with departures to destinations around the harbour. Most ferries depart at half-hourly intervals.

Ferry fares start at $5.74 for a journey of 9km of less and increase to $7.18 for longer journeys to Manly or Parramatta.

Tram (Light Rail)

Sydney’s light rail is a tram route that is a bit like a premetro, running through rail tunnels in Glebe and Pyrmont and then on the streets like a tram when it gets into the city centre. The route starts right outside Central Station and trams run through Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Glebe and Rozelle Bay to Lilyfield. The Glebe and Jubilee Park stops are handy for travellers staying at hostels in the Glebe area.

Tram fares cost $2.10 for trips under 3km and $3.50 for trips over 3km.

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The Opal card is a prepaid ticketing system similar to London's Oyster card, Hong Kong's Octopus card and Melbourne's Myki. Like the Oyster or Octopus, you need to touch on when entering a station or boarding a bus and touch off when leaving. The Opal card is a good option if you're planning on spending a week or longer in Sydney.

Fares are cheaper with the Opal card when compared with the old paper tickets (which are no longer available). For instance the maximum daily charge (excluding airport stations) is $15 with the Opal card (compared with the $23 MyMulti Day pass, which was discontinued in 2016). If you're travelling on a Sunday, then it is only $2.50 for unlimited travel for the whole day.

You can buy Opal cards from over 1300 retail outlets including convenience stores, newsagents and train stations.

The Opal card is good for travel on buses, ferries, trains and trams.

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How to build trust to acquire and retain customers

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
building and retaining trust

eCommerce took the world by storm a few years ago, and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Boasting some great benefits for customers like convenience and flexibility, online shopping has become the most efficient way to shop for most consumers out there.

As you start preparing for the busiest time of year, it's important to keep in mind that acquiring and keeping valued customers is not a set-it-and-forget-it kind of deal. You have to create and maintain trust throughout the buyer journey, and long after they’ve purchased.

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Building and maintaining trust is easier than you think if you follow these valuable tips...

1. Have a great return policy (and make sure it’s clearly communicated)

While online shopping has become the only way to shop in 2020, there’s often – still – some hesitation when clicking the checkout button. The ability to hold or try on items like in a brick-and-mortar store is lost with online purchases, as is the ability to sense whether a store is well-run and trustworthy.

Ease your shoppers’ hesitations by clearly communicating your great returns policy, especially during the holiday season.

Over half of online shoppers check a company’s return policy before committing to buying. But, that’s not all; a whopping 92% of consumers will buy again from a company if the return process was easy.

The result? Your customers are more likely to convert if they feel comfortable with returning products if they need to.

A great rule of thumb is to have a page in your support or FAQ centre dedicated to explaining your returns policy.

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We recommend including the link to the returns page right on your navigation bar, or where it’s easiest to find, based on your site layout.

Just make sure the message is clear and the small print doesn’t change the overall policy, but rather adds to it. It should be clear and concise so your customers feel much more secure about their purchase.

Not sure where to start? Shopify has a great returns policy template that you can use as your starting point, allowing you to add in details unique to your store to make sure you’re covering all the bases.

2. Leverage customer reviews

There’s no better social proof than hearing other customers say they enjoyed their purchase.

When your customers are spreading the word about their purchases, it not only makes your company look good, but it also attracts new customers as well, who rely on reviews to feel comfortable purchasing from your brand.

Did it come on time? Was it great quality? Exactly as pictured?

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Today, 89% of global consumers check online reviews as part of their online buying journey, and 49% of global consumers consider positive reviews one of their top 3 purchase influences.

So, before you place reviews in your ‘nice-to-have’ column, notice how much purchasing power they have over your potential customers, especially during the peak shopping season. If almost every single visitor to your store wanted to look at reviews before purchasing, wouldn’t they be better placed in the ‘must-have’ column?

Reviews live on your site, but will show up on other channels such as social media and search engines as well. The more reviews you have on Google, the greater visibility your business will have.

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If you have those coveted 4 or 5-star reviews, don’t be afraid to show them off!

Why not highlight them on your homepage, product pages, social feeds or advertisement (online or offline)?

If you’re leveraging reviews as user-generated content), you’re creating a diverse picture of your company.

3. Get social

A great way to capture, and keep, the attention of your customers is to maintain a great social media presence.

One of the best things about social media is that it’s an easy way to foster relationships with your customers through consistent communication and great content.

71% of consumers who have had a positive experience with a brand on social media are likely to recommend the brand to their friends and family.

Shoppers may share how much they loved a product, or if there were any issues. It’s impossible for every single customer to love a product so if there are negative comments, it’s your responses that will make or break customers’ opinions of your business.

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There are several advanced commission software tools to optimize sales management in your business. Commission software can help improve sales productivity through centralization and automation techniques. As a sales project manager, you no longer have to manually keep track of commissions in spreadsheets. Just as expense tracking software can help you pay business bills on time, commission software can help you maintain payment procedures. With digital commission software, you can push your employees towards higher performance standards. You can also assess your team’s progress and perform efficient analyses imperative to your company’s success. Read on to learn about several advance commission software tools to optimize sales management.

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There are several advanced software tools to optimize sales management within your business. For example, automated commission calculations can save time and improve accuracy of your financial processes. Visual progress monitoring provides your sales team with easy-to-read progress data to boost their productivity. In addition, use initiated workflows can streamline digital documentation transport and storage. Secure integration technology allows you to continue building on data that your company already has stored. Furthermore, powerful drag and drop analytics maximize your team’s productivity by allowing them to deliver custom reports. Consider the points mentioned above to learn about several advanced commission software tools to optimize sales management.

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We were lucky enough to sit down for an interview with Erin Kay and Mollie Miller, the founders of .  Both Mollie and Erin have Cerebral Palsy and use a walker and wheelchair in their daily life. The two explained that although they both have Cerebral Palsy, they experience disability in many different ways. This idea of every disability being distinctly unique is also something we at Ware•ologie focus on. Disabilities do not look one specific way, all disabilities look different and are experienced differently. Outside of Claiming Disability Inc., Erin and Mollie also write for a writing platform for people with disabilities to have their voices be heard. Claiming Disability Inc. was founded with a passion for disability, empowerment, and advocacy.

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Mollie and Erin talked to us about accessibility in everyday life. They explained that it is frequently hard to find clothes that fit properly or are fashionable, as well as functional, for someone with a physical disability. Mollie explained that the options for people with disabilities are relatively limited, and often clothing doesn’t fit well for those who are in a wheelchair. She also talked about how she usually has to choose function over fashion, and the options available feel more medical than fashionable. It was exciting when Mollie and Erin talked about the importance of Buttons 2 Button, a product created by , that puts magnetic button adaptors on shirt buttons to improve independence and confidence for those who have problems with dexterity. Mollie had stated that with her dexterity issues she struggled with the buttons on shirts and jackets, and having the button adaptors were something that was definitely a need for many people who have similar limitations.

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OK, Justin Trudeau didn’t just go after Jason Kenney.

He’s been bashing all the conservative premiers in the country, including Ontario’s Doug Ford.

In Trudeau’s world, these premiers are a piece of work. They talk out of both sides of their mouths and they’re not stepping up to help Canadians.

Yikes, who does that sound like?

On Tuesday Trudeau turned up the temperature.

We know Trudeau is less popular than a wisdom tooth extraction in almost all of this province. He has few seats to lose here or in Saskatchewan where Scott Moe rules the roost.

And frankly he doesn’t give a damn what those of us out in the colonies think and he knows what we think of what he thinks.

The thought of another Trudeau election win would bring deep thinkers together to headscratch over the question: What will a pissed-off Alberta do now?

Yes, Trudeau’s play is an old one. Use premiers like Kenney and Ford as a punching bag to scrounge up some votes in ridings where this Oct. 21 election will be won and lost. Ridings far from here.

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See, I’m the only one who can save you from these knuckle-draggers wanting to turn the clock back to bad old days.

That’s the gist of the Trudeau routine but he coats it with the usual fecal glaze.

On Tuesday, Trudeau insists he just loves Alberta. Oh yes, he does.

He tells people on the campaign trail in Newfoundland how he stopped by in Edmonton for a rally to tell Albertans how important Alberta is to him.

It is to gag. It was a quickie appearance, a wheels-down for his plane on its way to a far more important place somewhere else.

Psst … Quebec.

And nothing of substance left his lips in the Alberta capital except burped-up bromides to massage the crowd.

In Newfoundland, he continues to shovel.

“Alberta has been an essential partner and creator of wealth for all Canadians for many, many years and, as they face difficult times with the price of oil recently, the rest of Canada has stepped up and been there for western Canada.”

Been there for the West? Been there for Alberta? Did we miss something?

Ah, says Trudeau, the Canadian government bought the Trans Mountain pipeline “because that is something that matters to western Canadians.”

Methinks it should matter to all Canadians since most provinces suck up the oil money without as much as a thank you very much.

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For the umpteenth time, Trudeau used taxpayer dough to buy the pipeline after the owners skedaddled with a big fat cheque in hand because they didn’t have the appetite for the political games.

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Meanwhile, Trudeau made it far harder to get another pipeline approved.

We still wait for Trans Mountain to get going.

It is then those cast as bogeymen in the Trudeau script are brought to life.

Say hello to the bad guys.

“Unfortunately we see a specific group of Conservative politicians now …”

The windup, the pitch.

“Who deny climate change, who are dragging their heels on infrastructure investments, who are playing divisive games and bringing up the spectre of Canadian unity once again, or Canadian disunity once again, for short-term political gain.”

A swing and a miss.

“I will make no apologies for standing up strongly for the unity of the country.”

The unity of the country is in the ditch, pardner. And you, Mr. Trudeau, are the villain in the yarn not the white hat. You want to talk about disunity, look in the mirror.

So this election campaign continues.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, on Trudeau’s list of conservative bad boys, takes to social media to point out NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wants Quebec to have a veto over pipelines. Oh how the politicians grovel to the east.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he wants respect for Quebec and has a list of demands he wants met.

“Quebec forms a distinct nation,” says Legault.

Does that mean no more equalization? Didn’t think so.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer now says he has no problem debating on the same stage as Maxime Bernier, the man who came within an inch of becoming the Conservative leader and now leads the People’s Party of Canada.

The day before, Scheer’s team was all bent out of shape saying Trudeau was stacking the deck to favour a Liberal win.

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San Francisco & San Diego, CA – June 21, 2019California Life Sciences Association (CLSA), the trade association representing California’s life sciences sector, today announced a new life sciences credit card member benefit through its partnership with Brex, the corporate card built for the life sciences that accelerates entrepreneurs and scaling businesses.

As the latest offering in CLSA’s Power Purchasing Program, the new Brex Life Sciences Corporate Card provides exclusive rewards to CLSA members and is specifically tailored for companies in the life sciences sector. Unlike any other on the market, the Brex card offers instant online underwriting that accounts for both research grant and venture funding without requiring personal guarantees from life sciences founders and entrepreneurs. Brex’s new product also includes benefits and rewards uniquely designed to ease the challenges life sciences and biotechnology companies experience. Read more.

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“We’re proud to partner with an organization like Brex that shares our mission of enabling California’s life sciences innovators. CLSA provides the tools and resources necessary to help ensure our state’s life sciences sector can grow and thrive,” said Mike Guerra, President & CEO, California Life Sciences Association (CLSA). “The CLSA and Brex partnership will enhance productivity and business efficiency of established and emerging life sciences companies in California by easing the burden of traditional credit card underwriting with even greater rewards.”

Additional Brex Life Sciences Corporate Credit Card benefits include:

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California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) is the state’s largest and most influential life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization. With offices in Sacramento, San Diego, South San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington DC, CLSA works closely with industry, government, academia and others to shape public policy, improve access to innovative technologies and grow California’s life sciences economy. CLSA serves biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics companies, research universities and institutes, investors and service providers throughout the Golden State. CLSA was founded in 2015 when the Bay Area Bioscience Association (BayBio) and the California Healthcare Institute (CHI) merged. Visit CLSA at, and follow us on Twitter @CALifeSciences, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn andYouTube.

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What I Wore in July

what I wore in July - outfits

We’re already well into August but I still have a July outfit recap for you!

Initially, I was planning to start another shopping ban last month and do a ‘No Buy July’ but wedding preparations and life in general sort of foiled that plan. Nevertheless, there weren’t many additions to my wardrobe last month as I’m seriously planning to save a bit again. The next half year may see a few changes to my life which I’ll talk about later.

Finally, I managed to have three outfits on the blog again. All of them dresses, unsurprisingly! I’ve had several cool cooperation opportunities lately and tried Shein and Romwe for the first time. My Romwe outfit will be out on the blog next week hopefully.

Shein striped shirt dress with Macon & Lesquoy blue lobster brooch

black one shoulder dress with pom pom headband

bird print cold shoulder dress in white and blue

To revisit last month’s looks: 1, 2, 3

Which outfit was your favourite? Let me know in the comments  x

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  1. Melanie

    Das sind ja alles total süße Kleider :-*

    Melanie /

    • caliope

      Vielen Dank Melanie x

  2. shadownlight

    Die Kleider stehen dir alle super gut :).
    Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende!

    • caliope

      Ganz lieben Dank, Jenny! Hab eine schöne Woche!!

  3. Hadasah Love | Style To Love

    This outfit looks great
    Obsessed, x
    Hadasah Love ||

    • caliope

      Thank you so much x

  4. Jill

    All three of these dresses are darling on you! The cold shoulder is my favorite!

    Doused in Pink

    • caliope

      Thank you so much Jill! Have a great week x

  5. Shireen L. Platt

    I love the last dress the most, it’s beautiful on you. And one can never go wrong with a little black dress too.

    Shireen⎜Reflection of Sanity

    • caliope

      Thanks so much Shireen. So glad you like the little black dress too!

  6. Yana

    Cute outfits! The third one is my favourite! :)

    • caliope

      Thanks so much! x

  7. Varuna

    WoW! Nice Outfits..

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  • Comfy couch in a living room
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  • Open floorplans with soaring 20' ceilings & exposed ductwork *

  • Hardwood or stained concrete floors throughout living areas

  • Loft-style sliding barn doors *

  • A variety of stylish track and pendant lighting fixtures

  • Modern ceiling fans *

  • Large walk-in closets *

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  • Central mail and laundry facility

  • Planned community social activities for residents

  • 24-hour emergency maintenance service

  • 24-hour professional-grade fitness center

  • Executive business/conference center with wi-fi

  • Abundant parks, open space

  • On-street parking for guests and visitors

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Lucy Palmer graduated with Honours in Visual Arts, specialising in Glass, from the University of South Australia in 2014. Currently working from her studio at the Canberra Glassworks, Lucy strives to utilise the unique qualities of kiln formed glass to create an illusory sense of distance and depth; depicting vast landscapes, expansive skies and the quiet horizon where the two dissolve.

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Termite inspection

When it comes to keeping your home pest-free, asking the right questions is almost as important as taking preventative actions. Your home is unique, and therefore your pest protection plan must be as well. Matching your protection to the unique pest vulnerabilities of your home is critical.

In short, there is no one size fits all approach.

To make the right choices for your home, you need an inspection of your home by a trained professional. To get the most out of that inspection, you need to be able to ask the right questions to your technician.

So, without further ado, here are our top 5 questions to ask your technician during a termite inspection:

1- What type of termiticide treatment is best for my home, and why?

There are actually multiple forms of termiticide treatment which can be more and less effective depending on environmental factors. Typically, your termite control provider will use some form of either bait stations or liquid treatment.

Since each has its own advantages, it is difficult to say what would be best for your home prior to the inspection. However, by asking your technician for their reasoning behind using one product over another can be insightful and help you better understand your home’s pest protection system.

2- Ask your technician if any drilling/trenching will be necessary for treatment application

Since termites are subterranean dwellers, effective termiticide barriers must be placed approximately 12 inches below the surface of the soil. This can require displacement of the soil around the foundation of your home, which can cause issues if you have greenery or mulch in that area.

Fortunately, recent innovations have allowed for liquid termiticide to be applied without the need for trenching. The Termidor HP2 Injection System, for example, applies treatment down to the critical level from the soil surface. This eliminates the need for trenching. It is worth your while to ask if your termite treatment provider has access to this or similar tech for treatment.

3-Ask what you can do to keep your home pest-free.

Managing pests requires a lot more than just applying periodic treatment. Half of the battle is won in the elimination of conducive conditions that allow pests to thrive. Keeping your home free of water damage, cleaned regularly, and properly sealing stored food all go a long way to stop pests.

Your home is unique, which means that your collection of pest vulnerabilities is unique. The technician inspecting your home can be a wealth of knowledge on your best steps for keeping pests away. Take advantage of their expertise!

4-What guarantees do you offer on treatment?

If you are getting treatment alongside your inspection, you will want to know what guarantees the company places on that deal. For example, ask your technician if they have a retreatment policy if the pests are not eliminated. Make sure whatever company you hire is confident enough in the quality of their work to guarantee your satisfaction.

5-Do you have references?

Any pest control company worth your while should have plenty of references or reviews to offer you. Asking for someone to contact may be a bit slow, so your best bet is to check out their Google reviews.

If a company lacks a longrunning positive review history, you may want to think twice about investing in their pest management services.

By asking the right questions, you can get a lot more value out of your termite inspections and other pest services. Pest technicians are a valuable resource to learn everything you need about keeping your home pest-free!

If you are in need of termite control this year, don’t delay! Termite swarming season is just around the corner, and your home will be at risk unless you call in the experts.

Canton Termite and Pest Control is a fixture of the Cherokee County pest industry. We have decades of experience handling all types of termites, insects, and wildlife pests!

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Christian Accommodation NZ

Find a flat :: Find a flatmate :: Find a church

26 Hornsey Road, Wellington City

Rent: $210 | Rooms available: 1 | 3 current residents | Parking: Street parking
Oct 14th, 12:49 | Web ID: 19426

Hey you, yes you, what's going on?

Need a room? I will have one room available 26th October.

Need some deets?

Cost is $210 pw, includes power, internet, rubbish bags, consumables.

Room is quite small, can fit single bed and desk. As pictured (last photo is view from the room)

There is a chance you could move to a bigger room by the end of the year (another flatmate moving back to Canada at some stage in next couple months)

This is a boarding situation and you will be living with the home owner aged 31 and existing flatmates aged 30 and 37.

What are we looking for?

Up for occassional hang outs - doesn't mind being social.

Who are we?

3 easy going flatmates:

- Aged 31, male, Kiwi, Fulltime work, Christian (house owner) attends Hutt City Church (involved in youth work, likes running, sport, TV)

- Aged 30, male, Kiwi, Fulltime work, Christian, attends Hutt City Church (likes gaming, travel)

-Aged 37, male, Canadian, Fulltime work, Christian (likely moving out in a couple months)

Ideally looking for another professional, aged 25-35

Communal stuff
Fridge, Microwave
TV, Washing machine, Dryer
Pots/pans, utensils, Couches, Table

The house

Amazing views of Kilbirnie and Lyall Bay.

Modern lounge and bathroom - 4 bedroom house

Double glazing, heatpump in lounge.

On street parking

Bus stop pretty much outside (no. 23 & 23e) - bus takes 15/20min to Courtenay place.

15min walk/2 min drive to either Newtown or Kilbirnie

Any questions just ask.

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We are driven by determination.
Since its inception in 1999, Capitalmind has grown into one of Europe’s leading independent players, thanks to a combination of deal-making expertise, proximity to clients, and desire and determination to achieve success.

We are always looking for like-minded and performance-driven people to join our team.


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OverviewAI-enhanced School Wellbeing Solution for K-12 Education. School Day amplifies student voice and makes wellbeing a natural part of every school day. A fun, safe and engaging solution for students to tell their teachers’ how they are feeling. Analytics and insights that make wellbeing phenomena visible early on for actionable light touch classroom interventions. Real-time wellbeing data for schools, districts and educators to make intelligent choices based on the connections between wellbeing phenomena, learning results and academic success. Learning doesn’t happen without wellbeing.
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