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Finding Backup Internet for Your Business

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If you’re asking yourself whether or not your business should have backup internet, the answer is likely yes. Now more than ever, companies are operating with cloud-based software as a service (SaaS), file storage, telephone service and video conferencing. Using the cloud is convenient and can streamline your business processes. But it also makes any network outages more problematic.

Taking advantage of the cloud is an excellent way to maximize your company’s productivity. By working and storing data in an accessible space, your employees will benefit from efficiency and ease of use. The only downside is that in the event of an internet outage, those workloads, telephone calls and conferences become inaccessible. Downtime can impact your company’s productivity and, as a result, your bottom line. Installing a backup internet connection can save you from potential outages and keep your business working through the service disruption.

This guide will take you through the advantages and disadvantages for business backup internet as well as how to find a backup internet provider that’s right for your company.

What Is Backup Internet Connection?

Internet connection is essential to your business, in whatever form you choose to implement. That’s why finding the right service provider is one of the first steps your company can take to ensure success. But even with a reliable carrier, outages happen. Whether it’s a disconnect on your end, an issue on the provider’s side, or a weather emergency, an outage can cost you valuable time. It can last a few minutes to a few hours or in rare cases days. The time spent without service is known as downtime.

Depending on how long it takes to get back online, downtime can cost your business a significant amount of revenue. Within a year, North American companies lose $700 billion to outages in total. The downtime causes a drop in productivity, as most companies function through online software and communications systems.

Luckily, there is a preventative solution to dealing with these outages. You can quickly implement a secondary internet connection before you experience any downtime. The backup service is a safety net, as your company won’t have to use it unless the primary connection experiences a failure. But having it ready to go and accessible will minimize your losses and downtime in the case of an outage. Backups are also called internet redundancy.

Benefits of Having Backup Internet Service

Backing up your internet service with a secondary provider does more than save your connection during outages. There are multiple other benefits to having a safety net in place, including:

  • Eliminate interruptions: While full outages are detrimental to your business as a whole, internet interruptions of any kind are a nuisance. Whether your primary server is experiencing spotty service or the speed is slow, you can use the backup to keep productivity up. It’s effective and timely, and having a backup in advance means you’ll have an immediate solution for any issue.
  • Decrease stress: In the event of an outage, trying to get back online can be stressful — especially if your company has a lot of employees. When your internet connection fails, they’re unable to work effectively. And if the issue is on your provider’s end, you may not be able to do much until they find a solution. Implementing a secondary carrier will give you the peace of mind of a fallback plan. You’ll be able to take care of business without having to wait for a fix.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction: As with any business, your customers are your top priority. Your service can determine whether or not a client stays with your company. Having a consistent internet connection will help your employees respond to customer inquiries or purchases promptly.
  • Stay within your budget: There are many different options available when it comes to finding a backup provider. You’ll be able to find the right plan for your business and budget without having to sacrifice reliability.
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What Kinds of Faults Can Occur?

While every company looks for the most reliable provider they can access, there’s always the possibility of a fault. They can severely impact your business unless you have a secondary provider. A single hour of downtime caused by failure can cost a company thousands. Even if your provider can solve outages in a few minutes, the effects can accrue over a year.

The four kinds of internet connection faults, ranging from least to most severe, are:

  • Customer premise issue: A loss of power within your building or equipment failure can cause an internet outage.  Power losses can be overcome immediately with battery backup or generators and equipment replacement can be resolved within hours via an active support agreement.
  • Internal issues: When the failure occurs within the network of your internet service provider (ISP), it’s considered an internal issue. Typically, companies can resolve these types of faults within a few hours.
  • Account issues: On occasion, a communication or payment error can result in a fault. It’s essential to check and make sure you’ve paid your bills and that there aren’t any disputes. Depending on the issue and whether or not it was a misunderstanding, account issues vary in the time it takes to resolve them.
  • Major issues: While issues can occur within the networks, there are also hardware failures to consider. A major problem occurs when a part of your ISP’s critical equipment system fails in their operations facility or an exchange center. If a piece of equipment needs replacing, it could take anywhere from a few hours to several days to fix.
  • Infrastructure failures: If a construction crew accidentally digs up a service cable or damages underground wiring, it can cause a fault. Extended outages at an exchange center can cause infrastructure failure, as well. These kinds of failures can take many days to resolve, as they involve more intensive repairs.

On occasion, inclement weather can also play a part in outages. By understanding the types of failures, you’ll be able to prepare for the possibility of experiencing one. With the right systems in place, you can bounce back from an outage quickly, even if the ISP is at fault.

What Are Your Options If Your Business Loses Internet Connection?

Regardless of the type of fault that occurs, they all result in your company losing its internet connection. Experiencing an outage can affect your entire business, from communications to processing orders. In an era of innumerable internet capabilities and conveniences, it’s no surprise most companies need a secure connection to operate effectively. While downtime can be stressful and cause many setbacks, you do have a few options to combat the possibility of service faults.

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To prevent downtime in the case of an outage, invest in a secondary business internet service or an LTE internet failover service. Once you have a secondary service, an advanced firewall or router can automate the switch between your connections.  The switch can either occur back and forth as an emergency line, or as an active/active load balancing configuration. While either option is a reliable choice, your company may do better with either a secondary ISP or an LTE failover. Finding a backup internet solution for your business depends mostly on your planned usage.

Backup Internet Carrier Providers

If you want the most reliable way to protect your company from outages or slowed service, invest in a secondary internet carrier. It serves as a backup option for your primary network, which you can implement at any time you deem necessary. The best way to ensure this method’s success is by choosing a different kind of ISP than the one you already have, also known as carrier diversity.  For example, if your company runs on a cable connection, you might want to use fiber-optics or LTE as a backup.  It is important to consider the supplier of the service but also how the service is delivered to your business.  If two carriers are able to provide Internet service, but both are sharing the same route to your building, a loss of a telephone pole will disrupt both carriers.  This is where the wireless benefit of LTE can provide a secondary backup that is route independent.

What matters most is overall usage and what your company needs to accomplish through the service. There are a few different business backup internet carrier options, such as:

  • Coaxial Cable (cable modem): Rather than running your backup through phone lines, you can opt for a cable or broadband internet connection. It usually provides up to 35 Mbps of upload bandwidth and up to 1 Gbps of download bandwidth depending on the provider you choose. It is a cost-effective service that averages $200 to $300 a month. If there aren’t preexisting lines in your business, the provider may need to install coaxial cable and equipment within your building. It may be a bit challenging, but it has the speed capacity to make it worth your while and many cable proividers offer bundled discounts for voice and television service in addition to the Internet.
  • Regional Fiber Providers (FiOS, Fiber+): These services are offered in select markets by large telecom providers who overlap the cable company’s network and compete for business and residential customers. With equal upload/download speeds up to 1 Gbps, these services can support the business as a primary or secondary provider.  Monthly recurring costs are comparable to the cable modem service.
  • Direct Internet Access (fiber): This is a premium service, known as DIA (Direct Internet Access).  Many options exist within fiber-optics, but ultimately, this is a very reliable service that comes with a premium SLA from the provider.  This service should not be viewed as a backup service, but more appropriate to be the primary service for the business. Once a provider installs fiber lines in your building, the routers and optics can yield speeds that exceed 40 Gbps. This service is all about location, location, location.  If your building is within 500 feet of existing in-ground or aerial infrastructure the provider will waive any installation costs.  There are reports that can be run against your building’s address to show you which providers have existing infrastructure and the proximity to your building.

When it comes to the pros and cons of backup internet options, most of them depend on your business’ needs. On the side of the advantages, they’re reliable. Whether you’re facing a full outage or slow speeds, your company can rely on a secondary ISP. It also provides ease of use, as you can quickly and seamlessly switch between your primary and backup sources with a configured firewall. For businesses where time is of the essence, such as medical facilities, financial organizations and manufacturers, having a full backup is essential.

Despite all the positives, there are a few cons to running a full secondary ISP. Some businesses are concerned with the expense. The cost will vary based on bandwidth requirements, but it shouldn’t be as expensive as your primary connection. However, depending on your need for business backup internet, it can still be costly to implement.

4G LTE Backup Options

Traditional ISPs are great for providing a full backup connection and can prevent productivity loss. But they can be pricey, especially for small businesses with reserved budgets. An alternative to running a full secondary line is using an LTE failover. An LTE failover is a data-based plan similar to the one you’d have with a smartphone. It’s an excellent option for small business redundant internet without committing to a full ISP.  Costs for these services usually start for less than $80 a month for a 1GB plan and include a static IP address and a managed LTE appliance that connects to your firewall or edge security router.

you can use 4G LTE as an internet backup

The benefits of LTE failovers include their cost-effectiveness. For smaller businesses, an LTE failsafe is less expensive than investing in a full ISP. For a lower cost, it still provides the safety net they need in place to keep working through an outage.  These solutions include alerting services that enable you to be notified when you are close to exceeding the data plan to minimize overage costs. Even if overages occur, the low static cost balances them out, so it’s still highly affordable.

LTE failovers also kick in automatically in the case of a primary service failure. Users can continue working seamlessly, as the failover switches on for them. It also has the same security levels as traditional wired connections, keeping your data and information safe. Some routers even allow you to create virtual private network (VPN) tunnels to safeguard your system better.

Just as with ISPs, failovers also have a few cons to consider. For one, they can’t achieve the same speeds as full backup ISPs. They also aren’t efficient when it comes to transferring large amounts of data back and forth. You have limited data usage before collecting overages, which can become a considerable expense over time. Ideally, LTE failovers are for smaller businesses that run a limited amount of data, such as retail stores that primarily use their ISP to process transactions.

Why Choosing the Right Provider or Carrier Makes a Big Difference

Your business has individual needs and concerns. When it comes to choosing a secondary internet connection, you should be sure its the best option for your company. From compatibility with your budget to how it performs for employees, it’s essential to consider all your options carefully.

Finding the right backup internet carrier can make a difference in:

  • Cost: Budget is always a significant factor. Your backup service shouldn’t cost you as much as your primary carrier, especially since it is intended for emergencies. While some companies will require a larger ISP with faster, scalable service, other businesses may only need coverage for a few functions. The right choice will suit your employees and your budget.
  • Speed: Between ISPs and LTE failovers, there are plenty of choices when it comes to network speed. From megabits to gigabits, there’s a speed for every business. The best way to decide on what level is best for your business is by identifying what data transfers are essential to keeping operations running smoothly. For example, a small retailer may only need enough speed to complete simple transactions during an outage. Larger businesses require services that can handle communications and transactions in high volume, meaning they’ll need a solution with faster speed capacity. If the speed can’t support primary functions, your employees may still struggle with service interruptions.
  • Reliability: Service reliability is crucial to a working backup. If your leading ISP fails, you have to be able to trust your backup in a pinch. The more reliable the provider, the better your chances are of having a smooth transition back and forth.
  • Customer service: Working with a team that can provide quick customer service is essential to finding the right solution. You need to know you can rely on your carrier to respond quickly if a problem arises. Your failsafe is your last line of defense for outages and interruptions, making timely responses critical.
  • Area coverage: It may be in your best interests to choose based on location, as well. If your primary ISP comes from a local provider, having a backup plan from a nationwide company may prevent a secondary outage or vice versa. For example, if a failure is weather-based and both your primary and backup services are local, you may be at risk for a second outage. Check to see where companies’ facilities are located, especially if your business is in a storm-prone territory.

Keep Your Business Running With Morefield

Whether your business needs a safety net or you want to keep up with the latest trends in tech, Morefield Communications has you covered. With over 70 years of experience, we proudly serve Pennsylvania companies and provide them with the connectivity services they need. Our team is dedicated to your satisfaction, which is why we deliver with fast responses, project turnarounds and support.

At Morefield, we know your connectivity and time matters. Each of our employees has years of expertise in the industry and they can provide unmatched customer care. We’ll keep you up to date with the latest, most reliable technology, so you can spend less time battling outdated systems and more time working. Pair that with our unlimited help desk support, on-site and remote technicians and monthly payment system, and you’ve got everything your company requires to succeed.

Choose a partner you can trust through any network outage — learn more by contacting us or request a quote today.

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Had Swiss Army Man been a short film, it might have been a brilliant, semi-serious lark about a young man stranded on a barren Pacific island and in a life that’s apparently cut off from the rest of humanity.

But at one hour and 35 minutes, Swiss Army Man plays like Samuel Beckett Lite, a wobbly, repetitive two-actor journey into the absurd.

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The movie opens on a beach, where the aforementioned young man — bearded and obviously desperate — is about to hang himself. Almost too late, the man notices that a body has washed ashore. Could a companion have arrived? Is salvation at hand?

Not exactly.

Directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who refer to themselves in the credits as “the Daniels,” Swiss Army Man stars Paul Dano as Hank, a marooned man who develops a relationship with that beached body which, as if part of some cosmic joke, turns out to be a corpse.

The corpse — one Manny by name and played by Daniel Radcliffe — suffers from rampant flatulence, a condition the Daniels never lets us forget. More about that later.

Radcliffe’s corpse of a character eventually begins talking. Could Hank be hallucinating? Maybe, but it doesn’t really matter because Manny raises questions about the meaning of life in face of death’s inevitability and about Hank’s inability to connect with others. Hank explains life to Manny, but he’s really opening a window into his own parched soul.

As the Swiss Army man of the title, Manny proves an all-purpose pal whose expulsions of gas propel Hank off the island and land him in the woods off the California coast.

In the forest, Hank carries Manny on his back, moves his limbs, keeps his head from flopping over, and teaches his new best friend the rudiments of living. He also helps Manny remember the life that death evidently has obliterated from his brain.

Dano and Radcliffe are game for an insistently strange movie that refuses to dot every “i” and cross every “t” or even to acknowledge that such coherence might be a worthwhile endeavor.

Worse yet, Dano and Radcliffe’s mildly amusing duet never quite finds the emotional groove for which the Daniels seem to be searching. Brief flashbacks tell us that Hank has trouble reaching for the object of his desire, symbolized by a woman he sees on a bus ride.

I suppose there’s a point beyond gimmickry to this man/corpse relationship. Inhibited to the point of inertia, Hank has so much difficulty choosing life, he’s only able to reach out to a corpse.

I wasn’t bored by The Swiss Army Man, but I wasn’t motivated to give much thought to the questions the movie raises, either. Seems like I encountered them in dorm rooms eons ago.

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Luis C. Marini-Biaggi

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Luis C. Marini-Biaggi is a founding member and Chair of the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Practice. Luis concentrates his practice in all aspects of insolvency matters including bankruptcy, acquisition of distressed assets, public and private sector restructurings. He also regularly handles complex commercial litigation at the trial and appellate level, including defense of lender liability suits and contract litigation. He regularly represents financial institutions, private equity funds, purchasers of distressed debt or assets, and secured and unsecured creditors on insolvency matters.

The international publication Chambers & Partners has ranked and recognized Luis as the only “Band 1” attorney for lawyers in bankruptcy and restructuring in Puerto Rico. As part of its overview of the Puerto Rico legal market, Chambers recently commented that: “[t]he economic climate has, however, contributed to an increased volume of bankruptcy and restructuring matters, an area currently led by [Marini Pietrantoni Muniz’] Luis Marini.” Chambers and Partners (Latin America), Puerto Rico Overview, 2015. Chambers recently stated, quoting sources, that Luis is “one of the best bankruptcy lawyers in the country” and that “he is a reference in the market and is worthy of being at the absolute top of the market”.  Chambers and Partners (Latin America), 2020.   Past Chambers’ coverage has described Luis as “always impress[ive] in complex bankruptcy proceedings”, “responsive, detail oriented and thorough in his analysis of each case”.  Chambers and Partners (Latin America), 2019.  Chambers also quoted clients stating that “[i]f someone asks me for a recommendation regarding a lawyer that is specialized in bankruptcy, his is the first name that I would mention.  He has a vast knowledge of this area, and in the context of litigation he is dedicated and gracious whilst remaining firm, and the proposals he brings to court are based on solid foundations.”  Chambers & Partners, Latin American Edition, 2018.  Chambers also quotes sources describing Luis as “a great lawyer who has a deep knowledge of insolvency matters”, as being “remarkably attentive and succinct”, and that “he understands his clients’ needs and will do everything in his hands to help them succeed. It is a true pleasure to work with him.” Chambers & Partners, Latin American Edition, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (also ranked in 2013, 2012, and 2011 editions and in the Global Edition). Luis has also been recognized as a leading insolvency lawyer by Best Lawyers®, Puerto Rico Edition.

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The art-filled interiors of Casa Das Artes in Bahia are a kaleidoscope of colours almost as dazzling as the Brazilian sun. With azure-blue ceiling beams, banana-yellow hallway and bright green bathroom, bold is beautiful here. The villa is filled with unique artworks by famous modern artists such as Marcelo Cipis, Pato Rammsy and Marta Milanetti, vintage tapestries by Kennedy Bahia and one-of-a-kind furnishings – we particularly like the bondage-esque armchair and gnarled-wood coffee table in the pastel pink and green living room. The colour carries outside to the lush, foliage-filled garden, complete with a four-person hot tub, outdoor shower and alfresco roll-top tub – bath time just got balmier.

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  • The villa is entered through the living room which, with pastel pink and green walls, a blue beamed ceiling, and abstract art on the walls, sets the tone for what’s to come within.
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Villa highlights

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Sleeping arrangements

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  • There’s a hot tub for four set amid giant palm leaves in a secluded corner of the garden.

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  • Fly to Porto Seguro Airport which is an hour away by car. Our Smith24 team are on hand round the clock to book your flights and arrange transfers to the hotel (from BRL$330 each way for two guests, or $484 for up to four guests).
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RHC 2s v Murrayfield DAFS

Saturday 27th May 2017

RHC 2 (6) : 205 all out in 45 overs.
O Dimdore-Miles 76, R Clarkson 72, A Durrani 5 for 42, N Yelland 2 for 32

MDAFS (20) : 209 for 2 in 28.5 overs.
S Fergusson 87, M Akerkar 75*

MDAFS beat RHC 2 by 8 wkts

With our first away game in 3 weeks, the aim for Luke’s band of hungover misfits was to keep the
winning momentum up with another scalp in the form of our shared top of table rivals, RHC 2s.
With all the positivity of a cricketer in Scotland, Luke promptly lost the toss and we were sent in to bowl…
on what could only be described as a road.

Gav and Neil were thrown the cherry and with some tight lines, good lengths and generally aggressive approaches to the crease Neil “I’m the coach so listen to me” Yelland had both openers out cheaply, bowled. Gavin “Yeah buddy” Poole unlucky to pick up a wicket, bowled very well and put the pressure on from the other end…. 34/2 off 10, good start!

Enter Miles & Clarkson… One might glance over the next few overs of dropped catches, rain, good batting and general poor chat as the two batsmen piled on the runs… 90 odd in 15 overs. It was a tough spell to endure up until the drinks break, but Nadeem and Kannan gradually pegged both batsmen back towards the 29th over where the introduction of Ali Agha “possibly a double agent” Durrani to the crease took the wicket of Clarkson for 76. 143/3 off 30.

Kannan took the next wicket 3 overs later, BBW. Balls before wicket… unfortunate for the batsman as he turned to slog a ball to the short boundary in a semi crouched position as the ball missed the bat and “Kannand” into the old meat & 2 vege… right in line with middle stump (pun intended).

From here wickets fell at fairly regular intervals, with some better fielding and some great bowling from Ali D (yes, you heard that right), Nadeem “Mr Consistent” Anjum and Kannan completing a spell that really broke the back of their innings. RHC failed to bat their overs getting to 205/10 off 46.

K Mahendran: 10/0/36/1, N Anjum: 10/1/40/2, A Durrani: 10/0/42/5

After tea, Luke (feeling the affects of his first spell behind the stumps this season) sent myself and Mangesh in to open up the chase.It got off to a great start with J Gibson bowling a 11 ball over for 13 runs… I will be brief here, Maggi held up an end…I took a slightly different approach and decided that attack was the best option and with the aid of a very good wicket, set about the bowling attack with reckless abandon. I gave them plenty of opportunities to send me back to the sheds, but no one wanted to take me up on the offer (4 chances I think?) and we rocketed to 110 inside of 15 overs… me bringing up my 50 off 36 balls.With Maggi constantly playing proper cricket shots at the other end and ticking the strike over, the ridiculously over zealous and somewhat poor chat of the opposition was subdued as we headed inside for a rain delay… and to catch up on various football cup final scores.

We were off for about an hour and got back to the wicket needing a touch under 100 runs in 35 overs, with 10 in the bag… a few more lusty blows from me and then an attempted hook shot snicked behind ended my innings and bought Finlay “I’m not a bloody Junior!” Ross to the crease to support Maggi “I’m now the aggressor” Akerkar. A solid and supportive 27 runs from Finn whilst Maggi sent the now depressed and unenthusiastic bowling attack to all parts of the ground was all that was needed from him, Finn eventually hit out to bring Sutha to the crease to watch Maggi finish the game with a 6. We chased down the total in the 29th over, with 8 wickets spare… showing that if we batted first, 300+ is easily doable on the RHC wicket!

S Fergusson: 87, M Akerkar: 75*, F Ross: 27

Great day, a great win and some lessons to be learned in fielding and catching practise a definite for this weeks training menu.Thanks to Sutha for coming all the way from Aberdeen! UTM!

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In recent years, as new information has come to light concerning the immediate, secondary, long-term, and cumulative adverse impacts associated with stream channelizations within our Regulatory District, we have adapted a more rigorous review of stream channelization applications.  Channelizations tend to (among other things) increase sediment loads and turbidity, as well as downstream bed and bank erosion, sedimentation, and flooding; cause upstream down cutting, lower groundwater tables, reduce or adversely impact fish and wildlife habitat, drain wetlands, and warm water.  Channel straightening projects also can threaten bridges (and other infrastructure) upstream and downstream due to the potential for downstream erosion and upstream down cutting as the channel works to re-establish its previous slope.  Projects can significantly reduce the existing channel length, while greatly increasing the channel slope, maximizing the adverse effects described above.  Less damaging (to the aquatic resource) alternatives should be considered.  Those alternatives may include armoring the affected stream banks within the project area with quarry rock or broken concrete riprap to abate further channel movement, the excavation of accumulated sediments from the existing channel (without altering the existing alignment), the cutting back of the channel banks to establish more stabile side-slopes, and the establishment of vegetative buffers along the creek.  Generally, there are minimal concerns over the use of conventional bank stabilization methods, such as the placement of riprap and/or bio-engineering techniques and buffer establishment, and the cleaning out of sediments and debris from the existing channel (provided all excavated material is placed in an upland, non-wetland location).

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us tech stocks indexWhen I heard the news yesterday, I practically fell off my chair, not because it’s a negative notion, but the timing in my humble opinion could not be worse. In some industrial (e.g. production line) environments, the getting division may be assigned duty for requesting and getting goods. This is specially accurate for raw material purchases where the getting department is also responsible for inventory management. A buy requisition is not a acquire order and as a result ought to never ever be utilized to purchase goods or services or be utilised as an authorization to pay an invoice from a supplier or service provider.

The contract clauses discussed above are by no indicates exhaustive, but they do represent some of the widespread industrial reasonable language that need to be incorporated in your purchase order type or sales contract. Negotiate these clauses at the outset, decrease them to a writing and have your sales contract (obtain order) signed by the buyer Just before your company commences perform below the sales contract or purchase order.US Stock Market Fundamentals

But do we have to acquire the entire N10,000 worth of the product at a single time? What if we purchased N5,000 worth of the solution on January 1st. Then, just prior to running out of stock, we purchased an extra N5,000 worth of the product with component of the revenues received from selling the first shipment. At the finish of the year we’ve still sold N10,000 worth of the product, nevertheless made N2,500 gross profit, but on an investment of about N5,000.

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us stocks trading today friday cnnTechnical Analysis is the study and interpretation of cost, time, and volume for stocks and indexes. The fact remains that the investor needs to assess time horizon, threat tolerance and retirement goals in today’s environment, like any non-retirement portfolio. With folks living longer, it makes sense to evaluate your investment portfolio for the lengthy retirement. A 60 year old particular person thinking that he or she will retire quickly might want to consider living in the 90s, a 30 year stretch for the retiree. How does one account this extended duration? 1 would clearly have to account for the time horizon, which means allocate far more to stock funds. Keep in mind, stocks outperform bonds in the lengthy run. A particular person at the age of 60 will be left out if their asset allocation is 40% in stocks. The extended-term variety may push the investor to take a much more aggressive stance such as a 60% stock and 40% bond ratio.

A much more current development which is enabling properly-funded insiders to profit even though outsiders drop is known as ‘high-frequency trading’. The big trading homes and banks have developed strong computer algorithms that can scan the principal marketplaces, identify the buy and sell orders ahead of they are carried out and then execute millions of orders a second just ahead of the orders coming into the market. It’s the ultimate in gambling certainty. It really is like betting on thousands of horse races when you currently know all the benefits. You cannot possibly drop. Higher frequency traders know specifically what is going to happen to a share cost, such as how a lot buyers are prepared to pay and at what price sellers will sell, right after the get and sell orders are launched but prior to they are executed. By exploiting this knowledge they will constantly be able to make simple profits.

A frequent stock holder can effortlessly trade his or her stocks by buying and promoting them at the United States Stock Market place. They can trade them electronically at each exchanges or on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchanges. Nevertheless, direct trading on the floor is only obtainable for members or “seat owners”. These seats are highly prized as there is a limited quantity. To personal a seat, you must pay a charge, presently valued at four million dollars.

In the course of the initial three days of this week the Asian markets have gained .1%, and European markets have also gained .1%. US stocks gapped down at the open Monday, declined to SPX 2913, bounced around until Wednesday morning’s 2916 low, and then rallied into and soon after the FED’s rate hike to two%. Right after hitting SPX 2931 just soon after 2pm, the industry reversed and slid to 2903 just prior to the close 2906. FOMC volatility.

four. Improve procurement efficiency — This entails using e-sourcing tools for the bidding and contract award approach (comparable to eBay, in which you might have one buyer and numerous suppliers, or one supplier and a lot of buyers). These provide chain management tools also help to develop product needs that can be sent to suppliers (typically referred to as an RFP” or Request For Proposal).

Distribution focuses on making certain these merchandise attain the buyers via an organized network of distributors, warehouses, and retailers. While often applied to manufacturing and customer merchandise, a provide chain can also be utilized to show how many processes provide to a single yet another. The provide chain definition in this sense can apply to Internet technologies, finance, and several other industries.

Miles discovered that he could meet or boost item efficiency and minimize its production cost by understanding and addressing the intended function of the solution. His method was – Blast (dissecting merchandise to discern crucial competitive benefits), Generate (detailed analysis of the disassembled goods, identifying those functions of concern and soliciting ideas for enhancing), Refine (picking the most worth adding, expense-powerful concepts and preparing a company case for the implementation of the proposals).

In the 1970s the oil embargo and the shortage of practically all basic raw components brought a lot of organization world’s concentrate to the acquiring arena. The advent of just-in-time acquiring methods in the 1980s, with its emphasis on inventory manage and supplier high quality, quantity, timing, and dependability, created purchasing a cornerstone of competitive method.

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Value engineering (VE) is a systematic technique to enhance the value” of goods or products and solutions by employing an examination of function. Value, as defined, is the ratio of function to cost. Value can as a result be elevated by either enhancing the function or lowering the price. It is a primary tenet of value engineering that standard functions be preserved and not be decreased as a consequence of pursuing value improvements.

Distributive Negotiation: A distributive negotiation variety or process that typically entails a single problem to be negotiated. The single concern usually involves price tag and regularly relates to the bargaining approach. It is also referred to as ‘Win – Lose’, or ‘Fixed – Pie’ negotiation because one party generally gains at the expense of one more party.

With so a lot of variables and price drivers, obtaining a deal with on such fees calls for a worth chain viewpoint that consists of an finish-to-finish appear at transportation. They focuses on some of the possibilities for improvement and potential savings on the inbound side of the logistics equation. This contains redefining milk runs, cross docking, scheduling deliveries and the intelligent use of technologies.

A provide chain technique defines how the supply chain ought to operate in order to compete in the market. The strategy evaluates the rewards and expenses relating to the operation. Whilst a company method focuses on the all round direction a business wishes to pursue, supply chain method focuses on the actual operations of the organization and the supply chain that will be used to meet a particular objective.

2. WHEN does the trend or trendline pattern from the choices above happen or develop in which of the following Market place Conditions: Platform Markets, Trading Variety Market place Situations, Topping Industry Situations, Lengthy Term Bottoms following a Wonderful Bear Market, Sometimes in Moderately Trending markets when Index element stocks are lagging behind new technology stocks.

A concept 1st employed by automobile companies to improve their operational efficiencies, lean focuses on driving non-value added activities from a company’s operations, even though streamlining its value-added activities. Lean centers on eliminating waste and speeding up business processes. In the provide chain context, it encompasses the procedures that precede and follow the actual, physical manufacturing process.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) is employed when discussions with bidders are not essential (mostly when the specifications of a solution or service are already recognized) and when cost is the primary or only aspect in deciding on the profitable bidder. An RFQ may also be employed as a step prior to going to a complete-blown RFP to figure out general value ranges. In this situation, items, services or suppliers might be chosen from the RFQ final results to bring in to additional investigation in order to write a much more totally fleshed out RFP.

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Contract management or contract administration is the management of contracts made with customers, vendors, partners, or personnel. Contract management contains negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, as nicely as documenting and agreeing any adjustments that may arise in the course of its implementation or execution. It can be summarized as the method of systematically and effectively managing contract producing, execution, and evaluation for the goal of maximizing monetary and operational efficiency and minimizing risk.

Take Google for instance – they are a organization to be followed and patterned following. Although they are consistently turnover staff, they have boasted that their income are higher as ever. This is since businesses like Google, discover from their bouts of unemployment and are constantly figuring out techniques to improve commerce and enterprise. They are the leaders in innovation and not afraid to start off and exploring new concepts.

Dow was initially utilised as a basic typical of stocks in the index. With the passage of time, the enhanced complexity of stock industry and other transactions have produced it much more sophisticated. The Dow presently covers only 30 major stock marketplace players owned by the most influential firms of the United States. All these businesses make annual revenue of more than $7 billion.

Extending lean throughout the complete enterprise—from product concept, by way of manufacturing and out into the customer’s hands—requires the participation of all nodes along the worth chain. Organizations that have transitioned lean from the manufacturing floor to the supply chain emphasize quality, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement. The end result is a firm that can actually leverage its supply partners’ strengths and develop value by way of a single, continuous flow.

The stock marketplace history of US is exciting as nicely as informative. Year 1929 has important marking in the extended history. The year witnessed worst crash. Black Tuesday a day when largest amount of stock sale was settled in a day is noted as worst day in the history of US stock industry. The magnitude of the crash was such that it brought on a loss of far more than $one hundred million of investors’ assets. This amount is equivalent of numerous hundred occasions a lot more in today’s value of currency.

E-procurement is considered a single of the characteristics of a world-class buying organization. The use of e-procurement technologies in some firms has resulted in decreased rates for goods and services, shortened order-processing and fulfillment cycles, decreased administrative burdens and expenses, improved handle over off-contract spending, and much better inventory handle. It makes it possible for firms to expand into trading networks and virtual corporations.

At the third stage, Make, the product is manufactured, tested, packaged, and scheduled for delivery. Then, at the logistics phase, client orders are received and delivery of the goods is planned. This fourth stage of provide chain management stage is aptly named Provide. The final stage of supply chain management is known as Return. As the name suggests, for the duration of this stage, clients could return defective goods. The business will also address customer concerns in this stage.


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Self Installation has really contributed to our success because it drives the cost of owning a slate be pool table lower than ever seen before. It genuinely does take just two people less than 45 minutes to install our tables. This is largely because the one piece slate and the cushions are delivered to you already covered with cloth.
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Slow Shutter Cam App – Blurring Your Pictures on Purpose

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Ever thought of an app that can simulate control over exposure and shutter speed of your iPhone camera? Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. With the Slow Shutter Cam App, you can capture up to thirty seconds of frame of movement making it the perfect tool for capturing motion pictures such as streams of light emitted from cars during night or a waterfall.

Manufactured by Cogitap Software, who create apps for iPhone, this slow shutter cam app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch (fourth generation), iPad 2 wi-fi and iPad 2 wi-fi-3G, it requires iOS 4.0 or later. This app is priced at approximately $2.00 at the iTunes store.

This is indeed an awesome app for it has seven shutter speeds and can be operated in three modes. You can select the shutter speed and release it to get the shot. Compensation for low-light situations can be done using slow shutter effect and long exposures. The capture mode is selected after tapping the capture settings button that is located at the left end of the tool bar.

The automatic mode features automatic exposure compensation so that the picture is always fully exposed irrespective of the shutter speed at normal light conditions. This is equivalent to the shutter priority mode on the DSLR. In the case of low light conditions, the manual mode allows the camera to accumulate every photon hitting it. If you ever thought that the picture is over exposed, compensation can be done using the exposure control option.

You can ‘paint’ with light, show car light trails and fireworks or can capture any moving light with the light trial mode unlike shooting with the DSLR being tied to specific grid settings in order to obtain good results. Additionally the light trial mode has some features too. It gives real-time live preview and has a smart exposure. Also the sensitivity levels can be selected.

The freeze control that is available in the automatic and light trail modes makes you to put more or less emphasis on the first or last frame of a capture session. This control is displayed by choosing the edit option after the picture has been taken.

Available with a self timer function, this app is not compatible with iPhone 3G, however its support is expected to come soon.

Some of the popular features for this app are –

• Front camera support
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• Unlimited exposure time
• Exposure lock option from shot to shot
• Ability to show/hide preview.

Also, one can prevent adding ambient audio to it and prevent it from locking. Some disadvantages include the lack of sharing photos across social networks and it lacks stabilizing feature. Also, the phone should not be held steady else the image gets blurred. But version 2.0 is in the make and we hope it will get even better response than its previous ones.

You can download the app from the App Store, here. It’s available for iPhone, iPod touch (4th Gen) and the iPad 2 running iOS 4.0 or later. It’s currently on sale for $0.99, so get it while you can! The sale is on for 24 hours!

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If you have found it difficult to access mental health services in your local area, and your GP has not been able to offer you options that feel right for you, there are a number of approaches you can take. Do note that service provision can be patchy in some areas due to changes in national funding for mental health services, and so you may need to travel to another area to access support groups and self-management programmes. However, the following mental health charities will be able to advise you on some of the options available to you.

Mental health charities

Mind – the National Association for Mental Health in England and Wales

Mind can help you to access support in your local area by providing advice and guidance on available services. Mind operates over 130 Local Mind associations (LMAs) in England and Wales which offer various services including social groups, self-help programmes, advice on financial wellbeing, support groups, and other helpful options. However, LMAs differ from region to region so contact them to find out more about their offer. Mind also offers a wide range of resources to help you find the type of support most suited to your specific needs. Visit for more information.

Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)

Offers a wide range of support services, information, and other resources. SAMH serves anyone living in Scotland who is struggling with their mental health.

Inspire Wellbeing for Northern Ireland

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Rethink Mental Health

Rethink offers information and guidance on all aspects of mental health. Visit for advice on accessing local support groups and other services

The Mental Health Foundation

Find a wide range of booklets and other information on all aspects of mental health including guidance on specific mental health conditions. Visit for support. This charity also offers access to an online Mindfulness Programme designed to support people to manage stress and help them to address depression and anxiety. Visit to see what’s involved.

If you’re interested in accessing support for a specific mental health condition, you might find the following useful – although please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions

You can find a list of charities which support people struggling with their mental health here. Covering a wide range of conditions, you can find something that is best suited to your needs.

In additional to general mental health information, Rethink Mental Health also offers support for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, as well as their families and friends. Visit for more information.

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar UK offers a range of services including local support groups, self-management programmes, newsletters, and other resources. Visit for more information.

Getting the best from your GP

To tell someone else, whether this is your partner, a family member or your doctor, that you’re distressed, unwell, or not yourself is a big first step that many people find daunting. It’s important that you find a doctor you feel comfortable talking to, as many people find discussing their wellbeing confusing and distressing. You might find the points below useful in helping you to get the best from your GP and other health services:

  1. You should feel able to talk to your doctor about what is worrying you, discuss treatment options and ask questions, and they should be able to answer in terms and language that you can understand. If you are unhappy with the response you get from the doctor that you see, ask to see a different GP next time.
  2. Consider asking your GP surgery for a double appointment. You might not get the exact day and time you’d like but it’s well worth being flexible if you can. A longer appointment will allow you more time to ask questions and fully explain your concerns.
  3. Once you find a doctor that you like, it is best to stick with them because they will gradually get to know you. This can help as you will not have to keep repeating your story and symptoms, and doctors that know their patients over time can begin to recognise personal signs, symptoms and indicators of relapse or further illness.
  4. Be sure to write all of your concerns and questions down before your visit and bring them to your appointment. Include any symptoms you’re experiencing and try and note whether they have become worse over time. It’s also wise to note your triggers (such as lack of sleep, alcohol, stress) as this will help your GP to gain a better picture of the kind of help that will be most beneficial.
  5. Your GP should be working with you to make informed decisions about your care. If your GP decides that medication is right for you, ask about side effects and how long it will take for you to feel the effects of any drug prescribed. Finally, doctors should also follow up regularly on any medication you’re on and make sure that you’re tolerating it well and things are improving for you. This is known as a medication review and your GP will advise you on how often this will take place.

Choosing a doctor

There are some limitations involved in choosing a doctor. Most surgeries will only register people living in their catchment area, but you should be able to find one who suits your needs. When you register with a GP practice you will be registered with a named doctor, but often you can usually go and see any doctor in that practice who has an available appointment. If you are worried that your doctor will not know enough about your specific condition, ask the practice nurse if there is a doctor in your practice who has specialist knowledge about mental health problems. If no such doctor is available, consider looking at other local surgeries to see what they can offer in terms of specific expertise and experience.  And remember – you have the right to switch to another surgery without having to give anyone a reason for your decision.

Psychiatric services

If your GP decides to refer to you a psychiatrist (and this may be the case if you’re experiencing very long-standing distress or your GP thinks that you may be suffering from a chronic condition), you will be referred to one in your local area. It’s not always possible to choose your psychiatrist but you have the right to request a referral to another psychiatrist if you feel you would benefit. You should be able to ask questions about your diagnosis and treatment and they should answer in a way that you can understand. If this is not the case, seek advice from your GP.

Community mental health team (CMHT)

A community mental team is comprised of a group of mental health professionals who work together to support people with a wide range of mental health problems. The different professions all have different knowledge and skills which can be used to tackle problems together.

How can I be referred?

Your GP might try to help you with a mental health problem by giving support, prescribing medication, or referring you to a counsellor or psychotherapist. But if your problems are of a specific type, you may be referred to your local CMHT. Please note that you cannot refer yourself to your local CMHT but must be referred by your GP. Not everyone will be suitable for such a referral so it’s important to ask if this is an option for your condition or situation.

How will the CMHT help me?

They will help to sort out what areas you need help with, keep an eye on how you are, develop your strengths, work to find answers to your current problems, and help you to recover.

How will I be seen?

You may be seen on your own, in a group with other people or, sometimes, with your friends or family. Mental health workers share a number of important skills, but can also use their more specialist skills when needed. These professions include:

  • Psychiatrists
  • Community psychiatric nurses (CPN)
  • Social workers
  • Occupational therapists (OT)
  • Clinical psychologists
  • Pharmacists

Other staff

These can include outreach workers, benefits workers, support workers, recovery workers, vocational therapists, art therapists and psychotherapists.

Where are CMHTs located?

The team will have a base similar to a clinic. They may see you there but can also see you in an outpatient clinic, GP surgery, day centre, or your home, depending on your specific needs and situation.


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After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Phil, Bob and Derek were invited to join a research study about how regular exercises influences the side effects of hormone therapy for men during prostate cancer treatment. They all decided to participate in the study and joined an exercise group.

We spoke to them about their experiences, not only getting fit and finding support from other guys who were going through the same thing, but also about what it’s like to be involved in research.

Deciding to exercise through prostate cancer treatment

Phil had a fairly active lifestyle, running four wheel drive expeditions. But none of the guys could be described as gym junkies before they joined the exercise program. In fact the opposite was closer to the truth for Bob and Derek. But they decided to give exercise a go after being invited to participate in the research by their doctors.

Doctor giving man checkup in exam room“At my initial visit to the doctor I was asked if I would like to participate in a research study being conducted by a university about the role of exercise in reducing some of the side effects of prostate cancer treatment,” Bob told us.

Similarly Derek said he, “Heard from the doctor that they were conducting a research study into the effects of exercise on men who are on testosterone suppression therapy for prostate cancer. Even though going to the gym had not been a thing that I did, I decided to join the research study. When joining the group I had to make a commitment to exercise for twelve months.”

“My oncologist suggested I try an exercise program and I agreed,” Phil said. “The aim of the trial was to determine the benefits of targeted exercises on bone density and if improvements in strength and endurance would reduce the hormone therapy side effects.”

Bob said, “The prospect of exercise was a bit daunting at first as I had done little exercise over the past few years due to an operation on my right heel, 85 % of my tendon was removed. I was advised it would grow back but would take two or more years. So I stopped exercising and never got back into it. Some gentle prodding from my partner had started me exercising, but very minimally.”

“After thinking about some extra weight I’ve gained in the last few years since the heel operation, I decided I was happy to be involved. The invite to participate in this program appealed for my own wellbeing, but also because I was providing assistance to a research program which will benefit many people.”

Getting into an exercise routine

Despite his initial trepidation, Bob found out pretty quickly that a good workout is nothing to be scared of. “Even with the fatigue from hormone therapy I found I was coping with the workout and after about three weeks I was noticing I felt better, was stronger, lost weight, felt an increase in stamina. My bone density increased. I lost fat over the time even though I was taking the hormone therapy which typically increases fat to muscle ratio. There were no negatives at all.”

“It was not a boot camp approach, which I had experienced from an earlier attempt at a fitness regime, but a program tailored to each individual’s health and fitness state. We were monitored and managed closely and the exercise program tailored to where we were at physically in terms of fitness and health.”

Derek explained that, “The exercise program is the same for most of us but is dependent on the individual’s medical needs. For example if one of the guys has issues with bone damage then he will not be expected to do exercise that would cause problems.”

“We all did a set of exercises which were designed to minimise bone density loss,” Bob added. “These included skipping, hopping, jumping and bunny hops. Others like weights, treadmill and bike were individualised. We did the bone density exercises every day, then I would alternate the cardio and weights and do them every second day.”

Senior Man On Running Machine In Gym“They set the routine so we didn’t go over our limit. But they would increase the pace once in a while. It seemed that every time I was getting comfortable and starting to find the exercise easier my routine would be changed to a more intensive one.”

The other guys also found themselves enjoying the exercise routine. “I soon found that I looked forward to each session, and I particularly enjoy the supervision and advice that staff at the gym provide. I believe my overall fitness has improved,” Derek said.

“I looked forward to going to the gym three days a week to do my exercises, catch up with the team and discuss issues with them. I also enjoyed helping new participants in the exercise program when they were getting started,” Phil told us.

Being involved in research to improve understanding of prostate cancer

While getting their gym gear on, Phil, Bob and Derek were also being studied by a research group interested in the effects of exercise during prostate cancer treatment. “The study lasted twelve months and involved two groups,” Derek explained. “One started the exercise program when they commenced hormone treatment and the other after they completed the hormone therapy and radiation treatment. I was allocated to the group that started the exercise program prior to treatment.”

“As part of the study I was given calcium tablets to take for the entire twelve months. I was tested for general fitness and had bone density and body fat and muscle scans at the start of the research study and I had follow up assessments at three and six months. I had to put aside a full morning for each of these assessments. I also had blood tests for sugars, cholesterol and PSA [prostate specific antigen].”

Bob added, “At each review there was a 30-40 question survey. There were lots of pages and some had similar questions on different pages. The researchers were collecting a lot of information and I think it was going to different universities so they could all understand more about exercise and prostate cancer therapy.”

“I was happy about that, helping them to better understand the disease. Initially I got involved for selfish reasons, thinking that the research would help me get fit. But I was always committed and knew I needed to see it through. Once I was involved I wanted to be there and felt a commitment to the research and giving them full information for the six months.”

Exercise becomes an enjoyable and important routine

In the end the exercise continued well after the research finished. “After the initial twelve months exercising as part of the research project I joined the gym because I could see the benefits of the program and I enjoyed the company of the other guys in the group. I exercise three times a week with other prostate cancer patients,” said Derek.

“Many of us have been going to gym for three years, something we probably would not have done if we hadn’t gotten involved. Together with other gym members from the prostate cancer research I have participated in two City to Surfs, Run for a Reason and Relay for Life, all of which I would not have done before commencing to the gym.”

Bob also continued exercising. “At the end of the research program I signed up for a twelve month membership, as I was enjoying the workout and the company of many others going through the same process at the gym. I’d always enjoyed being able to get advice from the research team and even though I’ve finished participating in the research the supervisors still give advice and time to help me and answer any questions I have.”

“It’s a habit now,” said Phil. “Despite the trial having been completed most members of the trial have continued attending the gymnasium. We have also had many lunches, barbecues and evening meals together. Wives and partners are encouraged to attend and this has created not only a new group of friends but the sharing of information and understanding of prostate cancer, treatments and other related issues.”

“If someone is unable to attend the gym regularly other group members soon make contact to see how you are going. It is almost like failing to attend school and you have to produce a note explaining your absence!”

More than just exercise, a social and support group as well

group_three_men_smiling_400x250“That type of care and support is an added benefit of the exercise program,” said Phil. “The comradery and support network that developed amongst the group of participants in the trial was so important.”

Derek agrees that the friendship and support are just as important as the exercise. “The big bonus for me has been the comradery developed amongst the guys and the willingness of all to share their journey. There was a group of guys all at different stages of treatment so we shared our experiences which meant we were better informed. In many cases guys who were afraid of the unknown soon became comfortable with their treatment.”

“We’ve established an informal support network and break the norm for guys. We talk openly about how we are going and our individual treatments. This is a huge benefit to the newcomers who are just starting out and scared by the treatment. In our group there are guys who have had the prostate removed and cancer has returned, guys who have had brachytherapy and those like myself who have had image guided external beam radiation. So between us we have lots of different experiences to share.”

Bob added that, “The fellowship and friendship has extended to our wives and partners and we now have social occasions involving all, as well as coffee every Wednesday after gym and the ladies catch up for lunch. When support is needed it is there, otherwise we are a group of friends sharing time socially.”

“At first we didn’t catch up outside but that happened about three months later and I was really delighted when we started getting together socially.”

“I have nothing but praise for this program. I am reminded of the saying ‘out of something bad comes something good’ and that has certainly been my experience. Yes I now have cancer which will need to managed for the rest of my life, however the benefits of friendship, comradeship, wellness and fitness far outweigh the impact of having prostate cancer.”

Advice about exercise and prostate cancer treatment, from one guy to another

Phil, Bob and Derek have all been exercising regularly and they’ve all come out the other side of prostate cancer treatment (and the research study) to see better days. So what would they say to other guys going through a similar thing?

“Don’t convince yourself that exercise is not for you because you are too old or because you have been diagnosed with cancer,” Derek advises. “You are not the only male to have prostate cancer so get out there and get involved, preferably with a group of guys in a similar position. You will come to realise that there is no good worrying about prostate cancer because worrying never cures anything, but in my experience exercise has helped me during my treatment.”

In addition to believing in the benefits of exercise, Phil also has a word of advice for guys considering getting involved in a research study. “I am a firm believer in participating in trials, awareness raising and sharing my journey with others. If through my actions I can get just one man to have a digital examination and if cancer is found, and through treatment he goes into remission, then all my efforts would, in my opinion, be successful. I encourage other men who are eligible to get involved in research so diseases can be better understood and treated.”

Bob agrees. “Be part of research for yourself but also to help other men in the future. Prostate cancer is under-researched, so participating in a project like this helps better understand the disease and improve treatments and ways of dealing with their side effects.”

More information

Friends Having Lunch Together At A RestaurantRead more about Phil, Bob and Derek and their experiences coping with fatigue, reduced libido and other side effects in Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects- Three guys find ways to cope and beat cancer.
To learn more about how other men are dealing with this disease, visit Aussie men share their prostate cancer experiences.
Prostate cancerFor more information on prostate cancer, including diagnoses, types of treatments, and some useful tools, videos and animations, see Prostate Cancer.
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Following a successful bid to the government’s Rogue Landlords Fund, the council received funding earlier this year to help its work improving standards in the private rented sector. And now the council’s Private Rented Sector Housing team are gearing up to visit communities and properties, ready to inform, provide advice and also enforce regulations.

As part of the council’s ‘tackling rogue landlords’ campaign, landlords are being urged to become accredited with the National Landlord’s Code of Excellence (NLCE). Accreditation to the scheme helps make sure landlords are providing quality and safe properties for their tenants.

From next month, officers will be carrying out targeted inspections in Weston-super-Mare on properties of landlords not accredited to the NLCE. Where hazards or risks are identified, the council will use its statutory powers to rectify problems. This could ultimately result in a financial penalty of up to £30,000 for landlords who fail to comply with any enforcement action.

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“Accreditation means landlords are meeting the legal obligations of providing good standard, safe rental accommodation to tenants. Poor quality housing not only impacts on the health and wellbeing of tenants, it affects the wider community as well, and we are committed to improving the standard of accommodation in the private rented sector.”

Sam Jackson, Director of the NLCE, said: “Training and education are the cornerstone of any profession, being a landlord is a profession and not a hobby. With over 150 new laws and 400 pieces of regulation in the last 10 years, even the most experienced landlords have something to learn.

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