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Appreciate Your Girlfriend

Appreciating your girlfriend is one of the best things you can do to keep your relationship fresh, interesting, and exciting. 😀

All too often, we completely ignore or just plain fail to acknowledge “the little things” that our gals do for us that make our lives so much better.

Sure.. We make sure she “gets hers”, but other than that, what are we really doing for the special women in our lives? o_O Continue reading “Appreciate Your Girlfriend”

Yeah.. My Boys Are More Important Than Some Chick.

Now that Rachel has me watching “Millionaire Matchmaker”, I can see that this is going to be my new weekly source of material, now that “Jersey Shore” is over.

So, this week, this millionaire dude is on the show and Patti asks him what he’s looking for in a female. He basically says that his only requirement is that he wants her to have an ass like Kim Kardashian:

Kim Kardashian Ass Continue reading “Yeah.. My Boys Are More Important Than Some Chick.”

Sex Tapes Are Played Out

There seems to be some confusion amongst some of the members of the female community about the value of making and attempting to distribute a sex tape “starring” yourselves.

I’m sorry to inform you that sex tapes are played out. Continue reading “Sex Tapes Are Played Out”

No Romance Without Finance

A reader asked me a question the other day that pertained to my post “Hard To Get” vs “Expensive To Buy”. I’d like to clarify my position on dating & monetary exchanges…

The basic point of that post was that if a gal requires some kind of monetary exchange from a guy in order to give it up, she’s essentially a hooker. Sex for Money is Prostitution and there’s no way around that, purely by definition.

What happens is that the guy adds up the expenses he incurred while attempting to get on, and that becomes her “purchase price”, let’s call it. Buy her an expensive dress and you can get some. Take her out to three dinners and you can get some. She’s basically been reduced to a simple business transaction… “So long as I can afford X, she’ll give me Y”. Continue reading “No Romance Without Finance”


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Yet again, the promised bags:

The second one already sold before I was able to put it up, so sorry guys ;)

I wont be able to put up new stuff the next two weeks I guess.
I have 3 custom orders and Uni is starting again on 15th,
but Fridays are my free days, so I think I'll be putting up stuff on the weekends from now on!

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B-Sens fans share memories on Instagram

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By: Nicole Sorce (@nicole_sorce)

The Binghamton Senators joined Instagram over the summer to be able to provide fans with behind-the-scenes photos of what goes on at the arena and beyond. Since July, BSENS_HOCKEY has gained over 200 religious followers, many of whom post their own photos using the hashtags #BSens or #BehindTheBSens.

The B-Sens return home on Saturday, November 10, after a six-game road trip, which will end against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday, November 7. While the front office staff anticipates our first home game in over two weeks, we decided to share some of the best B-Sens fan photos we could find on Instagram:

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"mander20" captures a portion of the Opening Night ceremonies on Saturday, October 13.

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Great job to "emilyrose474" for these pictures from our Opening Night victory against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins!

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"kell_bellie" was among the 3,053 fans at BCVMA to witness the goalie fight between Binghamton's Robin Lehner and Syracuse's Riku Helenius on Oct. 20.

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Defenseman Mark Borowiecki (left) is captured by "backseatserenadex", and "pumpkinaz" found a face-off through his lens.

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One of Mika Zibanejad's fans, "naaatboucher", shared this on Instagram during a B-Sens game this season.

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Views of BCVMA, courtesy of "merritt602" (left) and "jscags23".

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Welcome Baby Faye!

Just wanted to let everyone know that Brian's niece, Faye Julia, was born at 12:39 pm on June 10th--her due date & her paternal grandmother's birthday!

She was a healthy 7 lbs., 6 oz. & 21 inches at birth--though she's grown so much these past couple weeks already.

She is such a wonderful little girl & best described as the needed piece that our family was missing. Thank you all for your answered prayers for a healthy baby & a smooth delivery.

Every good gift & every perfect gift is from above...James 1:17

Accordingly, Brian's dad has taken over updating you all on the ins & outs of Brian's recovery journey. Though we will continue to update this blog, please be sure to bookmark & follow Kermit's blog also: Brian's Recovery--Through the Eyes of a Dad. As I said, he's got a Facebook page, so he's gotta have a blog now too, right?

Brian's Dad: Standing Upright

For the first time in nearly seven months, Brian is able to be in an upright position with support from a recently acquired standing frame (see photo). He has already increased his tolerance in the frame to a couple of hours per day. Perhaps, being in an upright position will assist in healing his serious pressure wound. For two months now, this troublesome wound has dominated his time and prevented him from getting into recovery therapies that would put his paralyzed limbs into motion. While healing does continue, the Wound Specialist has not yet ruled out plastic surgery should the healing process stall.

The pressure wound prevented Brian from accompanying me on my visit to Beyond Therapy, a recovery program for spinal cord injury victims located at Shepherd Hospital in Mid-town Atlanta. Brian is on a “waiting list” to enroll. Meanwhile, he is anxious to go to Race to Walk which is located near Charlotte. Trainers at both programs will collaborate. They will use state of the art equipment and vigorous exercise to improve Brian’s overall health and possibly restore some function to his paralyzed legs.

I’ve been able to open channels with some of those involved in research who are seeking a cure for paralysis. There is truly an explosion of activity involving a variety of promising approaches. The findings presented at the latest international conference of neuroscientists were so promising that researchers were gathering in the hallways at break, sketching out their plans for clinical trials.

Our plans and strategies for Brian’s healing are well in place. We just didn’t realize how prolong, troublesome, and at times even scary those issues would be. Brian knows that the recovery road will be long, but he also understands that his goals for acquiring more function can be obtained. Only GOD knows when and to what degree. With faith, Brian, his family and supporters will stay the course.

On behalf of our family, I extend special thanks to those who are donating to Brian’s recovery fund, keeping his recovery efforts (e.g., acquisition of standing frame) on track while our family presses on with the rehabilitation and medical treatments that are necessary and vital. Some of you have given of your time and energy assisting us in helpful and loving ways – looking after our 3 rescue dogs; cutting the grass; sending phone cards; donating items for Brian’s apartment; planning fund raising events; obtaining auction items from the “Canes” (Thank you Carolina Hurricanes!).

Brian has two great friends from Cary living in Charlotte who consistently visit him. Several of you have visited him from out of town. He does so much better in the company of his friends. While it has been wise for him to stay in Charlotte for treatments, his opportunity for interaction with others is much too limited. Your visits are making a positive difference in his life.

Several images from the past several months have been etched into my mind. One of the more vivid just recently occurred at a rehab therapy session. From nearby, I watched Brian lying in a prone position on the floor; rise to his knees; elevate, while rotating his trunk; and then land into his wheel-chair in one nearly continuous motion. I pondered, how could he have possibly done that? By this time, Brian had spotted me. I didn’t wait for that slight wave of his hand, the signal that my young son began using as an eight year old at ball practice to tell Dad it was time to give him space and move on. On this occasion, the tears pooling in my eyes was more than enough to send me on my way.

Thank you each and everyone for your prayers and support,
Kermit – Brian Keeter’s Dad

Friday, June 5, 2009

Thank You from Brian

I apologize that it has taken me so long to add to Kara's blog. Honestly, its been quite an adjustment dealing with the things I have to face for now. Sometimes I feel like it is a bad dream I have not woken up from.

I just wanted to thank you all for the tremendous amount of support I have received since my accident in December. I have been out of the hospital for a couple of months & continue to be pleasantly surprised with the amount of visitors, cards, & financial donations I receive.

I am working hard everyday with outpatient therapy appointments, my own trips to the hospital gym, & with the hopes to start some new recovery therapy soon. It really does continue to be a major adjustment to not be able to do many of the active things I have enjoyed for the majority of my life.

I still remain confident that with a positive attitude & the ongoing support of my friends & family that I am going to get through this challenge & even come out of it all a better person. The road to recovery is going to be a long & challenging one. The wonderful support group I am so fortunate to have in you all is so helpful in providing me the strength to continue working towards it.

Thanks again for your continued prayers, kindness & support,
Brian Keeter


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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Let's wish Brian a Happy Birthday!

Hi All!

Many of you have expressed such support for Brian & newly-formed The Walk On Foundation.  Thank you!

Here's your chance to show even more how much you stand behind Brian & his mission to bring back mobility to those without it--

Like Faye, Iris, & Owen above, let's show Brian we support him & the cause of helping ALL those with life-limiting mobility issues with a birthday contribution to The Walk On Foundation.

Brian already has a sizable check for Dr. Wise Young's research studies ready, thanks to your help & a goal to have another one through birthday gift contributions for Dr. Young.

There are so many exciting things going on in spinal cord injury research.  The right physical therapy alone can do wonders for so many with paralysis!

So, wish Brian a Happy Birthday & donate today!  Let's see how much we can raise with just a $5.00 donation & spreading the word through Facebook & Twitter (or just old-school email if you are like me) to our contacts.

Can't wait to see what we can do!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

The Walk On Foundation

Some of you have known for a while but for those who do not, I just finished launching my newly-formed non-profit organization called The Walk On Foundation! I sent out an announcement email to most of my contacts this past Monday. Please check out the website:

It is something I have been looking to do since this past spring, but, like most things, it took a little bit longer than I expected. There was a lot more paperwork and set up fees than I ever would have imagined. For starters, there was a 41-page application and almost $1,000 in fees to the IRS and the state of North Carolina alone. Fortunately, I was able to have some great people willing to help me out with the legal work, the logo, and even website for little to no cost.

I took my motivation to start The Walk On Foundation from all the help I have received since my accident in addition to all the exciting a promising therapies being worked on by some of the great doctors I have been fortunate to connect with. With another late summer visit to Kennedy-Krieger and Rutgers University this year, I was able to see first-hand evidence that some of the more promising therapies in the works have participants moving muscles they have not moved in over 15 years! It also became more evident that the largest obstacle in making these trial therapies a reality, like a lot of things, is funding. That is why I decided to launch The Walk On Foundation.

The first several months we will be counting on grassroots fundraising to help bring awareness and financial help to this cause. Ideally, I want to get all my contacts to become aware of this need and what is going on in the research world. Please take a moment to check out the website and click on the links or logos to follow or like and even donate in any amount in support of this venture. I am confident with your help, we can make a positive impact on many others suffering with paralysis or from neurological conditions.

Again I think that there is a lot of potential in what we can do through The Walk On Foundation. It is a great opportunity to improve the quality of life of people who have been confined to wheelchairs or may become limited in mobility one day. Thanks again for your help and support!


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Blackberry Ridge Golf Club, located in Sartell, Minnesota, is an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, Event Center and Casual Dining located just minutes north of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Blackberry Ridge offers a serene wooded setting for your golfing and event experience.

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Sunday, November 6

13.1 Miles

Okay, vacation’s over. Not that it’s really been much of a vacation. I know I haven’t posted in a while and I’ve missed it. It has been a very busy week, but things seem to be falling into place now. It seems boring to talk about our move again, but that’s what's on my mind.

We moved on Thursday. We ended up moving sooner than expected; so neither of us had any extra time off work to get things done. But now we are here and, while we still have loads of stuff to do, things are taken care of enough that I feel like I can sit back and enjoy.

If I had to pick one thing out that I most love about new home it’s it is a very simple thing that isn't even about the house itself. My commute has been cut in half. When I took my current job I sadly underestimated how bothersome a 45-minute commute would soon become. However, our move has taken my 24.9 mile drive and cut it down to 13.1. That essentially creates 45 minutes more time in my day, not to mention saving lots of gas and gas money.

We still have lots to do to make this house our own, but with 45 minutes more a day to do it this house will soon become our home.

Kel said...

if you've cut the commute time in half you've bought an excellent house :)

glad to hear you are happy in your new home

utenzi said...

We have something new in common, Lora. My commute is almost exactly the same as yours. Depending on which bus lot I park in, I drive either 12.4 miles or 13.2 miles each way.

I'm glad that this is just one more nice thing about your new house, Lora.


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Video: Kobe Bryant Throws Towel In Lamar Odom’s Face After Missed FTs

Lamar Odom had a chance to ice the game yesterday against Oklahoma City, but he bricked two free throws that gave the Thunder an opportunity to tie the game (both three point attempts failed by OKC).

You could say Kobe wasn’t pleased and showed his displeasure by throwing a towel in Odom’s face.

A bush league move by Kobe considering he hasn’t always taken the best shots or made the proper play. If you want to to get him to snap out of his funk from missing the free throws that is fine, but throwing a towel is pretty demeaning. Odom isn’t a ball boy.

Odom with his cornbread taken, decided not to do anything.

Which depending on your perspective on life was the adult thing to do or he punked out. Lakers fan probably happy about this because it shows even in a juvenile way that the Lakers are gearing up for playoffs.

I know who thing for sure and this is a 100% guarantee.

Kobe wouldn’t throw a towel in Khloe Kardashian’s face, she would beat him down.

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I got into an internet debate today. Yeah, i know, it's mostly a waste of time. But i did enjoy the process of sharpening my own thoughts. At one point, the opponent rephrased my words "follow Jesus" into "follow the Bible 100%". Some who agreed with me accepted the rephrasing and ran with it. It bugged me immediately, but it took a while for me to articulate why.  Here's what i concluded:

We don't follow an "it"; we don't measure salvation in percentages. We are called not to comply with a rulebook, but to follow a divine Person, revealed in creation, history, community and, yes, scripture. These scriptures were given in pieces over time to differing cultures and situations, and they are a true story far, far more than they are a factual textbook or rulebook. To speak of percentages implies a measurable equivalence between any one part and another, something you might get with a dictionary, but never with a story, never with religious texts. All parts matter, but by no means in equal measure. So when we emphasize that we follow Jesus, the Son of God, revealed in all of the Bible, it is because saying something mathematic like "follow the Bible 100%" utterly fails to describe the lifelong (and then some) process of interpreting everything contextually (big picture always trumps cherry-picked text), culturally (in light of people to whom it was given), literally (in proper "literature" sense, as many genres are found in the Bible), and relationally (it was never given to be interpreted in isolation). It is pharisaical to try and handle the Bible (or any story) like a series of manageable numbers/facts/rules, and i'm sure you're aware of what Jesus thought of the Pharisees.
Anyone handling theology or scripture MUST maintain a sense of humility and accept a certain degree of mystery, because every idea you grasp of an infinite, creator God is, by definition, simplified or wrong in some way in order for it to fit into your finite, created head. Any other approach to God inescapably means you've a priori concluded that either your own understanding is infinite or else God is finite/non-existent.

Yeah, i'm pretty happy with this coming out, regardless of the likely fruitless outcome of the debate.  Gosh, are internet debates even worthy of the word "debate"? Probably not.


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On the back of the success of the original Jungle the team at Beats by Dre get Hip Hop’s resident Emperor or should that be Rap’s current god HOVA  to bless the track and he rips it apart. It seems something about being a feature artist ignites Jay’s fire because all his features have been on fire as of late.

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JVC’s Live Beat HA-SZ2000 may look like another pair of bass-heavy headphones to take on Beats by Dre, but its much more than that. The headphones were designed from the ground up to deliver accurate sound whether you’re listening to A$AP Rocky or tuning out to Vivaldi. It does this with a 55mm and 30mm driver to give you accurate sound reproduction with deep lows, clear mids, and crisp highs. JVC

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Billionaire Boys Club T-Shirt Collection – Holiday 2012

Billionaire Boys Club has just released part one of their Holiday 2012 T-Shirt Collection, filled with a number of branded tees in versatile colorways for the season.  The first that caught my eye was the Navy Blue Astronaut tee, covered with a star print and the classic logo on the chest.  There is also an Aqua version with the quote “Wealth is in the heart and mind, not the pocket” – fitting right in with the spending season.

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Massive! Monumental savings are happening right now at Autopark Chrysler Jeep in Cary. With two huge sales event coinciding, there is plenty of opportunity to save and drive away in the vehicle of your dreams. Enjoy the best savings of the year during the Leith Model Year-End Sales Event. Just one more reason why it’s […]

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Though it’s not happening here in North Carolina, a Jeep enthusiast would still want to know about any major festivals that celebrate the brand. If you drive another vehicle make, this might not make sense to you: “Drive to another state to see vehicles like mine?” Well, it’s a Jeep thing – so we understand […]

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3 Reasons You Need to Think Globally to Stay Competitive as a SaaS Provider

Posted on March 11th, 2016 by

When first launching a SaaS business, it makes sense to start small and make sure your solution really works before rolling it out on a larger scale. One easy place to start is with a local audience, where you have connections and a deeper knowledge of the needs of the market. However, if you focus on a narrow audience for too long, you may be missing a significant opportunity. The unique nature of SaaS gives you the ability to reach beyond your geographic area, and even go beyond your native country to wherever software customers take you. Expanding your thinking–and market–across national borders is not just advantageous; in the competitive, global SaaS industry, it’s absolutely necessary . […]

Introducing CommerceNOW.

Posted on May 18th, 2015 by

Let’s have a quick word association. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Commerce”? Amazon and the over-hyped and coming soon to you — drone delivery? The Trifecta of Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Single’s Day? How ApplePay will take over the world?   But wait – not if the Internet of Things takes over the world first. […]

Day With 60 Software CEOs … It’s Still All About Growth

Posted on September 29th, 2014 by

I recently had the pleasure of spending a day with 60 Software and Online Services CEOs as part of SIIA’s Deciphering the CEO event. The day was filled with peer / panel discussions, each with valuable points, but I thought I would share a couple thoughts that rose above the rest as common themes. […]


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How Will Your Students Bring Joy?

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There are still a couple of weeks left in school for 2016, which means there are several days left for your students to help bring joy to others. If your classroom isn’t doing a gift exchange, consider doing a “Joy Exchange.” Each child could write a note to the other students in the class, telling them what makes them each important. Using ribbon...

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How To Keep Your Dog or Puppy Safe During The Holidays

  Hidden Holiday Dangers The holiday season offers abundant opportunities for your dog or puppy to wreak havoc and, in the process, hurt themselves. Though many of the dangers are obvious, there are a few that can easily be overlooked.  For instance,years ago we made a hasty Christmas Eve trip to the vet after we discovered […]

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Puppy Chewing And Prevention

A shoe here.  A couch there. Maybe some clothing or the occasional electrical cord. Do these account for some part of your puppy’s daily intake? Thinking of decorating with an industrial look? Say concrete and tin? Don’t despair. There is a way forward that doesn’t involve tooth extraction! I have both puppy-proofed and child-proofed a home and […]

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Dog and Puppy Health Issues

Before bringing your new puppy or dog  home,  find a vet that you feel comfortable working with.  Hopefully you won’t be seeing him often but you want someone with whom you have a rapport, whom you trust, whose bedside manner you like and is convenient to home.  Get a “well puppy” check at your vet’s […]

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Supergrid (2) – could it work?

By Dave Elliott

In my previous post I looked at the potential and problems of supergrids. The basic idea is that, since, in various parts of the EU, there will be times when there is excess electricity generated from wind etc. over and above local demand, this excess can be shunted to regions which are short and have high demand, using low-loss HVDC supergrids. Would it work on a large scale?

Actually it is already done. For example Denmark exports excess (from wind) to Norway who may either feed it directly to their consumers, or use it to pump water into their hydro reservoirs, for later generation when demand is high. Denmark then imports electricity back, when there is no wind and/or high demand there. So in effect the Norwegian pumped storage/hydro reservoir system acts as a wind energy store.

There are some problems with this, which give us some idea of the problems that might face a large supergrid system. Firstly, in the spring and early summer, Norway’s hydro reservoirs may actually be full from snow melt, so they may not be able to pump any more water up. And in the summer, Norway may not need (imported) extra power, or indeed extra generation from it later on, since energy demand will be lower than in winter. The result is that Norway charges more for any power exported than it pays for what it imports – its value is low for them. That means an extra surcharge for Danish wind balancing.  And perhaps no exports available from Norway in winter, if its demand is high and reservoir water levels low. Germany has been eying Norway’s hydro storage as an option for balancing their much larger wind excesses, so these problems will only get worse. There will be increased competition for Norway’s storage capacity.

What about a wider system, not just for storage, but for balancing supply and demand peaks and troughs in real time?  Winds are often westerly from the Atlantic, so the UK and Ireland gets them first, central Europe some hours later. That means there is an initial opportunity for the West to export to the East for a while, the different clock time also helping.  At other times, usually in winter, there are strong easterly winds from the Arctic (as last winter). Although the North may have an initial advantage, energy demand will be high everywhere, and there may not be much spare.  And at other times there will be little wind anywhere. That’s when you need the stored hydro! Or stored hydrogen produced from excess wind derived electricity. As well as demand management to shift/delay demand peaks. But it could be tight. In 2011, National Grid modeled 2030 scenarios (PDF) assuming zero input to the UK from interconnectors at peak times (in two if not all three scenarios) presumably since it was felt that there would be little surplus available from continental Europe during peak demand times.

However demand peak timings do vary with location (and clock time)  around the EU, as does wind, so this assumption may be too sweeping.  Moreover, this has all been just about wind, and hydro storage. But there are also other renewables.  In last winter’s cold spell, at some points during daytime, when skies were relatively clear (as they can be in winter), Germany’s 30 GW of solar capacity was offering the grid nearly12 GW, while wind was offering under 20 GW, out of its 30 GW capacity.  For comparison, in the UK, in late March last year, wind offered over 5 GW, out of its installed 7 GW, but solar more or less zero (out of its 2 GW), since panels were mostly covered by snow and it was cloudy. If the UK had wave and tidal power capacity, that would have added a useful input.  So would geothermal and biomass. Depending on how much wind, wave and tidal etc. capacity the UK had, it could have probably exported some power; it did actually export power to Ireland in the March cold spell, although it imported much more from the continent, using the existing 3 GW or so of undersea links.

These interconnector electricity imports were partly due to depletion of UK gas stocks and reserves and the failure of a gas grid import link from the continent, something that would be avoided if there was stored hydrogen (or methane) from (earlier) excess wind.  And if the UK had a large offshore wind capacity, then it would often have had enough to export. The Pugwash High Renewables study found that over the year the UK could export over £15 bn worth!

However we come back to the basic question I looked at in the previous post, of whether there would be demand for it all.  If not, at any particular point, then it could be turned into hydrogen/methane, and that might be a better idea anyway, giving the UK an indigenous stored reserve.  To some extent it depends on the economics.  Hydrogen electrolysis and storage is expensive. It might be more lucrative to sell the excess electricity abroad and import any when needed – if it’s available.  Possibly using power from pumped hydro storage in places where there is sufficient – the UK is never going to have as much as Norway.

Despite these uncertainties, it seems inevitable that some elements of an EU super-grid will emerge, especially as offshore wind farms spread across the North Sea. They will initially just be linked back to shore, to the UK or to the continent, but as they are installed further and further out, links right across to North Sea will be made, with power sent to wherever it commands the highest prices. This may happen piecemeal and possibly be a mess, or we can plan it coherently to create an effective balancing system.  That’s even more important if links are extended to the large solar potential in the South and in Africa. That needs to be thought about, since a northern-only supergrid relying mostly on wind could occasionally be becalmed, although even then it would still give access to energy stores elsewhere and help to balance loads. However a full-scale supergrid must surely be the long-term aim. It may take time. But as I argued in my previous post, given the role it could play in balancing the EU’s variable renewables, it seems unlikely that the potential for importing energy derived from huge solar resources of north Africa will be ignored indefinitely.

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5 Predictions for the US Housing Market in 2015

PredictionAre you a current home owner who is considering listing your property on the market in 2015?

If so, then you’re likely to enjoy a lot of success!

After all, Realtor.com recently released its top predictions for the housing market in the New Year. And all of them seem to favor home sellers.

Let’s Take a Closer Look at National Housing Market Predictions

Millennials will enter the market en masse. This is something the housing market has needed for the last couple of years: More Millennials entering the market as first time home buyers. And according to projections, that’s what you can expect in the New Year, with more than two thirds of household formation being credited to this demographic. Helping matters is the fact that about 2.5 million jobs are expected to be added next year, improving home buying power.

There will be an increase in existing home sales. These sales are expected to increase 8 percent during the New Year. Meanwhile, as more people gain employment and increased incomes, distressed property inventory is expected to decline. All of this means a lower real estate inventory. This coupled with a surplus of buyers will create a seller’s market.

Home prices will rise. This generally follows when housing inventory shrinks. In fact, prices are expected to increase by an average of at least 4.5 percent in the coming year. Thus, if you’re thinking about possibly selling your home, 2015 is likely going to be a good year for doing so.

Mortgage rates will increase as well. For much of 2014, these rates have hovered around 4 percent and under. But with the previously mentioned factors and the Federal Reserve’s expected rate hike in the early part of 2015, residents can expect home loans to shoot up to 5 percent in 2015. If you have been thinking about re-financing, it makes sense to do it sooner rather than later since mortgage rates are likely to increase.

Home affordability will decline. With all of these changes on the market expected, home affordability is projected to decrease by 5 to 10 percent. This will be driven by price appreciation, mortgage rate hikes and tighter housing inventory. Again, if you’re thinking about possibly selling your home, 2015 is likely to be a good year for home sales.

See You In 2015!

We hope that as a home seller, you’ve found the above predictions encouraging.

We’ll be back in the New Year to discuss whether these real estate predictions come true and to revisit how they will impact buyers and sellers.

For now, we hope you and your family have a happy holiday season!

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Where Consumers Are and Where You Need to Be in 2017

Posted by Ngan Ton on Nov 10, 2016 12:00:00 AM
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Running a successful ecommerce business means facing ongoing challenges. Even after getting the business risks and back-end logistics for the best store in the world figured out, you will not make any sales unless you align your efforts with proper research and promotion.

You need to be an expert on your product and the niche you are targeting. You also need to understand the capabilities of operating a storefront online. And of course, there is the marketing element.

More often than not, we tend to overlook one important component of the success equation: online consumer behavior. This component encompasses all actions and habits performed by customers which then influence their purchasing decisions. If you are also considering opening a store online, it is critical to at least learn about the biggest consumer behavior shifts and how they will affect your business.

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The web never sleeps, and the amount of content in it continues to grow exponentially. At any given point, it is likely that your potential customers are caught up in it. Besides scrolling through newsfeeds, can you think of all the different things your customers may be doing online? Maybe they are checking emails, reading news articles, watching epic-fail videos, or perhaps something you have yet to even discover.

The real question is, are you there where your consumers are? Or, are you confining your marketing to only one channel of engagement, such as social media? This could be a huge pitfall as globally, social networking accounts for only 28% time spent online. Where else could your potential customers be?

A big channel to consider is email. Email has consistently ranked as a top daily activity for online users, with retail e-commerce messages getting high open rates on mobile. Email marketing has been a leading tactic that ecommerce marketers continue to rely on, especially for the busy holiday season.

But that does not mean you have to do the same thing all the time. Consider creative alternatives like Gmail ad campaigns that utilize carefully crafted content and attractive deal features in an email format while offering a responsive pay-per-click function.

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Today’s hyper-informed shoppers do not simply make spur-of-the-moment purchases. More likely, they will follow your call-to-actions to browse the landing page, potentially to only leave the site after a few minutes. This is absolutely normal! In fact, an average 96% of visitors will leave a site without purchasing, and up to 70% will abandon the shopping cart halfway.

Online shoppers are better equipped than ever with search engines and various comparison sites. Regardless of whether or not they are drawn to your offering, they are still compelled to "shop around" to look for better deals, better designs, better return policies, etc. In the US, 30% of shoppers do extensive research before making a clothing purchase (Consumer Barometer ‘15, US).

As a marketer, you certainly do not want to see your time and effort driving traffic to your store go to waste. So here are our suggestions:

  • Boost shopper confidence in making an immediate purchase by including “Limited Edition” or “Unique Design” in the description when applicable. Also, highlight discounts or opportunities for bundle discounts that buyers will find hard to resist.

  • Invest in Remarketing to engage shoppers who entered your site through paid media (display ads, sponsored posts, etc.) but leave your site without buying. We will cover more about all the exciting things you can and should do with Remarketing in a later post, so stay tuned!

  • Invest in Search-based advertising and cover search keywords related to your design to engage undecided shoppers who are still in the "browsing and comparing" phase. Keep an eye out for more on this soon!

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Think video advertising is a big-budget investment that only big brands can pull of? This is not true. Online video advertising is significant for conversion-minded marketers now that platforms like YouTube are readily accessible to drive purchases on your site.

Here is why using videos to promote your campaign works:

  • People love videos. They spend a lot of time searching, watching, and engaging with video content, be it ads or not. In 2015, 64% of shoppers said that YouTube influences their purchase decisions, a platform that reaches more 18-34 year-olds than any TV cable network in the US.

  • Advanced video targeting allows you to own your presence through content and channels that complement your brand and products. Even better, you can set targeting to be as broad or as niche as you would like. At the same time, innovative pricing such as Cost-per-View (CPV) on YouTube makes video advertising particularly attractive since you only pay for an engaged customer versus anyone just scrolling through.

  • With more affordable and capable devices today, anyone can be a professional video editor. If you're looking for that creative muse, check out this fun YouTube shopping channel for clothing, where businesses of all sizes flaunt their creativity in promoting products using visuals and interactive videos.

Knowing and understanding online behaviors is not enough. You also need to evaluate your existing marketing efforts and plans to incorporate a variety of tactics. You may not have time to implement all of them at once, so consider prioritizing what makes the most sense for your business. Is there a specific age group you target? Or is it a special interest you sell? Think about the strategy that best suits your customers.

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Mixing it up with mayo

There are few things in life as pleasurable to eat as a slice of cold roast chicken dunked in mayonnaise; chomping down on last night’s supper got me thinking about variations.I’d made a honey and wholegrain mustard mayo and a sweet chilli and lime version but thought I should probably start to get a bit more creative.
I threw it open to the floor on Twitter as I often do and suggestions came flooding back – it’s such a great way to get hundreds of hugely varied opinions from people all over the world and a great inspiration for the home-cook.

Here are a few ideas for you to try with your barbecue over the summer; they are also fantastic for dunking potato wedges in as well as for jazzing up sarnies.

A special thank you must go to my great friend Elly who runs the brilliant Pear Cafe in Bristol (thepearcafe.com) – more than half of these must be hers that she serves up in her place every day – and makes me jealous I don’t live near there. I’ve been trying to wrestle her butterscotch brownie recipe from her but alas, no joy yet!

For all the below simply mix with mayonnaise.
•    Wasabi and black sesame seed
•    Harissa
•    Jerk seasoning
•    Tamarind paste
•    Mint and lemon
•    Tarragon
•    Red chilli, coriander and lime
•    Roasted garlic
•    Curry powder and spring onion
•    Smoked paprika
•    Tandoori masala powder
•    Pickled lemons
•    Sundried tomato puree
•    Wasabi and pickled ginger
•    Mango chutney and lime with nigella seeds

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If you are considering a career in human resources, now is an exciting time in the industry. As the HR field continues to evolve today’s organizations, there are a lot of opportunities to develop a challenging and fulfilling career.

To shed some light on perspectives in HR, here are a few hand picked quotes from people in the industry that represent a spectrum of voices, from a recent graduate to a seasoned professional:

  • Stephanie d’Obrenan: Nine years of experience, currently a Human Resources Manager at 30 Forensic Engineering
  • Michael Kim: Three years of experience, currently a Payroll Administrator at Toronto Community Housing
  • Breyanka Thavarajah: Recent HR graduate from Ryerson University

Their insight can give you a better understanding of what drives people towards an HR career as well as the challenges and trends you may one day experience as a professional yourself.

1) What drew you towards pursuing a career in HR?

Stephanie – “I’ve always been fascinated by people and knew while growing up that I wanted to be working with them. During university, I had talked to a career counsellor who told me about HR and how it was an up-and-coming industry. I had never heard of the field before but, as I learned more about it, I thought it was a great opportunity to incorporate my interest in working with people. It also ended up working really well with my psychology degree as a lot of the concepts I learned from my courses were interrelated to the field of HR.”

Michael – “It was definitely the people aspect to HR. I enjoy being in peoples company, interacting with them and hearing their concerns. I think a part of it was a drive to see people succeed, and that’s something I came to know about myself. It’s part of the human nature to want to be the best version of ourselves and so to be in a position where I am able to help others take that next step and reach their potential is what ultimately drew me to the HR profession.”

Breyanka – “I’ve always been curious about the business world and all that it takes to run a company. When starting my business undergrad, I wasn’t too sure which direction I wanted to go in. Then I took my first HR course and saw many opportunities in the field to integrate my passion for human interaction with my interest in a business. From what I was learning, I knew that this field was heading in a revolutionary direction and I was eager to be a part of that.”

2) Why do you think HR is still undervalued by many senior leaders and employees? How can HR professionals get them to see the value of strategic HRM in driving bottom line results?

Stephanie – “I think a lot of people may still have the mindset that HR gets in the way, that it’s about policy, forms, red-tape, making rules and terminating people. For those who still undermine HR, I don’t think they see the big picture. HR is your function to drive employee initiatives, the ones that are going to keep them engaged, motivated, and productive. So I think the more we can implement the right strategies and have people adapt to the mindset that a healthier workforce is what makes a successful company, the less undervalued HR will be.”

Michael – “I think the case with a lot of companies is that there is still a misalignment between their HR and business strategies. HR specialists have a lot of ideas to help drive the bottom line but it needs to be communicated in the same form business leaders will understand, such as metrics on how much money a certain initiative will save. For employees, emotional intelligence and communication are key. One of the misconceptions of HR is that we’re just a wing to management meant to suppress you. To be valued by employees, HR professionals need to remain unbiased and use communication to better explain why certain policies are in place. It all comes down to improving the employee experience, and if you are able to show how that is done through HR, more people will realize its value.”

Breyanka – “HR is still widely seen in many organizations as an expense rather than an investment; the direct impact is either not clear or shown and I think communication is key to fixing that. More HR professionals who find themselves in this situation will need to push through to get the attention of their senior leaders. It may help to have a proposal that shows the impact of HR strategies using research, anonymous employee tips, and even best HR practices used by competitors.”

3) Considering the direction HR is headed in, what are the challenges and trends we can expect to see within the next decade?

Stephanie “HR is going to be data-driven. Everything now is becoming so automated; artificial intelligence is going to be a huge determining factor in shaping the face of HR as we can already see happening. A challenge I see is that people will still want to have a human connection and I do feel that can get lost in this world of automation. But I also think that speaks to the opportunities that’ll be present for HR. We’ll have more time to partner with senior leaders to focus on strategic HRM. I also expect executive coaching to be a big thing with experienced baby boomers retiring and the need for more leaders becomes prevalent.”

Michael “It’s going to follow the job market, so we’ll be seeing the baby boomers retire and a lot of vacancies in employment. It’ll be a challenge for HR professionals because they need to be ready for succession planning, which I don’t think a lot of organizations are. Recruiting the right people will also be more of a challenge. For HR professionals coming in now, I think it’s a prime opportunity to move very quickly through the HR ranks. But it’s really going to depend on what the economy looks like in 10 years. HR professionals will also need to be more tech-savvy, business-oriented, and subject-matter experts.”

Breyanka – “As HR progresses towards a more knowledge-based, technology-driven industry, I expect that we will see more innovative ways to manage employees in terms of engaging, retaining, and rewarding them. An interesting trend that also poses a great challenge is the co-existence of at least five generations, with Millennials being the majority, and how HR specialists will go about managing the needs of each without forming generational rifts in the workplace.”

So now that you have some perspective on the world of HR, does it sound like the right career for you?

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Great response for Pi

There is excitement all around our office because of the great response we have been seeing for Pi, for example, see the hands-on review by our customer Chirag Patnaik which has real nice snaps of the Pi displaying India Today magazine!

In fact, the response has been so good that our first batch of Pis are sold out, and we have started shipping the second batch (as seen below)!


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Air Purifiers and Ionizers

Living in Michigan, most have probably noticed the insane increase in allergies. For three months I seemed to be battling one of the worst colds of my life. Finally, the air has gone back to normal for the most part, occasionally the pollen will flare up again, but it is mostly stabilized. One thing I had considered for awhile was to purchase an air purifier to make breathing a little easier. In industries however, an air ionizer might be of more use. Ionizers, or often called ionized air blowers, are products able to generate positive and negative ions which are then blown to neutralize potentially damaging static charges on objects. They can be used to improve air quality through eliminating dust, pollen and smoke.

In the natural world, ions are produced by waterfalls, ocean waves and streams. But in the city and heavy industrial environments, this is natural way of cleaning the air is not present. Electrical currents traveling through the air can cause electrostatic discharge which has the potential to cause a lot of damage. This is how these large industrial fan products can provide a lot of benefits to the workplace. Yet, this safety measure is necessary to protect the sensitive equipment that many technical industries use. While people often think that ESD may produce a powerful shock, but not much else, the fact is it can create a list of potential problems. For example, dust can cling to products and result in internal damage or possibly corroding the surface of the product. Other issues that can arise include materials tearing, sheet feeding difficulties, jamming, curling and sparks. In the end, it is a much better option to be prepared and have a solution to prevent these types of issues from occurring.

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Emlak Konut Procurement Outcome Was Certain

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The tender for an area of 97 thousand square meters in which military lodgings took place in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul.

The winner of the tender was Güney Gayrimenkul, Baş Yapı Construction, Esta Construction and Elit Vizyon Yapi business partnership with 1 billion 730 million liras.

Yılmaz Construction offered 1 billion 840 million pounds for the project value, but offered 625 million 600 thousand pounds for the Real Estate Share. Thus, Güney Gayrimenkul, Baş Yapı Construction, Esta Construction and Elit Vizyon Yapı business partnership with Real Estate Housing to give a difference of 14.5 million pounds passed. Akdeniz Construction of İhalede Ağaoğlu Group of Companies offered 1 billion 435 million TL as sales value and 502 million 393 thousand 500 TL as company share.

Mesa Residential Project value of 1 billion 406 million pounds, Real Estate Housing for 466 million 792 thousand pounds offered The highest bid as the project value came from the partnership of Makro İnşaat and Sancak Construction. The partners offered 2 billion 35 million for project value and 610 million 500 thousand TL for company share. Nurol GYO and İntaya İnşaat offered 959 million for project value and 335 million 650 thousand for company share.

Construction of 61 thousand 845 square meters will be made on 97 acres of land in Istanbul Zeytinburnu where the former military lodgings are located. A large part of the park was reserved as parking area. Accordingly, a total area of 55 thousand 176 square meters will be considered as a park. In the project where housing, commerce, tourism, religious facility areas will be located, the height was limited to 35.5 meters considering the historical peninsula silhouette. Emlak Konut GYO has purchased 102 thousand 760 square meters of arbors, including military lodgings, from TOKİ in 2015 for a total of 400 million 5 thousand liras.

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How Not To Write an Interview Thank You Letter

Alternate title: Wherein Malcolm is a Grammar Nazi Procrastinating Writing His Own Thank You Letter

I know isn’t exactly known for it’s quality content or insightful advice but this should not be the top search result on Google for interview thank you letter.

It was very enjoyable to speak with you about the assistant account executive position at the Smith Agency. The job, as you presented it, seems to be a very good match for my skills and interests. The creative approach to account management that you described confirmed my desire to work with you.

Ok, not a terrible start. But in general, business writing should be much more assertive. First, the job seems to be a very good match for my skills and interests? Do you not know if your skills and interests are a good match for the job? Drop the seems, it weakens the statement of your fit for the position. Second, using the passive voice in the last sentence is awkward. Again, even if you are horrendously under-qualified at least pretend to be Wall Street style assertive. In short write about yourself more like this.

In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department. My artistic background will help me to work with artists on staff and provide me with an understanding of the visual aspects of our work.

It probably isn’t great to tout your writing skills in such an awkwardly structured first sentence. It is a bit of a pet-peeve of mine but if you are going to list your talents just list them clearly and simply (strengths: 1, 2, 3, and 4). The use of “I will bring to the position” also rubs me the wrong way. The sentence could alternatively be written “I bring” to be both more active and simpler. Also, didn’t you just interview for this position and cover this? I sure hope you weren’t that forgettable.

I understand your need for administrative support. My detail orientation and organizational skills will help to free you to deal with larger issues. I neglected to mention during my interview that I had worked for two summers as a temporary office worker. This experience helped me to develop my secretarial and clerical skills.

I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward to hearing from you about this position.

These two first sentences are both grammatically correct but abrupt; the break should really be removed to flow into the second explanatory sentence. I don’t expect everyone to use the awesomeness of semi-colons but a simple “and” would really smooth those paragraphs out. Detail orientation is another bad, mixed-up passive phrase.

Also, after talking with an actual person and not you hopefully had a personal connection and can be a bit warmer and personable than you were in the cover letter you emailed to those other 143 companies. At least this letter gave me a boost in confidence in the comparative quality of my own thank you letter writing as long as everyone else is using this as the benchmark.

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    When I open up your Rss feed it seems to be a lot of garbage, is the issue on my side?

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“They’re the world’s most fearsome fighting team!” A throwback to the favorite childhood cartoon of the bride and groom, these Ninja Turtle cake pops were one to remember. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael each had their own cake flavor: funfetti, lemon, chocolate, and red velvet. Maybe TMNT isn’t your thing, but incorporating a shared childhood […]

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in Canada

New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The Issue

The Department of Finance and FINTRAC are currently proceeding with an aggressive plan to implement new anti-money

laundering and anti-terrorist financing (AML/ATF) regulations in mid 2008 and 2009. New regulations affecting the real

estate industry take effect on June 23rd, 2008.

REALTORS® have consistently supported the federal government's efforts to monitor, document and report known

suspicious and illegal activity since 2002, and have been meeting regularly with officials since 2005 to develop a clear

implementation protocol for the adoption of the new requirements. Despite this, licensees are being asked to perform

functions that they are simply unable to do.

We also believe that neither the federal government, our industry, nor the general public is adequately prepared for the

June implementation deadline.

Our Concerns

Among the major concerns that REALTORS® have are:

• The Federal Government is unprepared for the June 23rd, 2008 deadline – placing REALTORS® at risk of noncompliance.

The interpretations and guidelines for the new regulations remain incomplete.

• Huge loopholes in the legislation still remain. For example, the private sale market is not captured under the

regulations. As a result, criminal activity can and will continue to operate through these channels.

• Government will be forcing salespeople into a law-enforcement role.

• REALTORS® will be required to identify the client of a cooperating Broker. This will leave unsecured private

information in every real estate office.

• Under the new rules, REALTORS® will now be required to ask for and verify the identity of private buyers or sellers –

individuals with whom they have no legal or contractual obligation.

• REALTORS® do not have the tools to identify beneficial owners, third party participants, or assignees.

• The industry is not prepared, in terms of procedures or security resources, for the major increase in personal

information that will evolve with the new regulations.

REALTORS® urge the government of Canada to

delay the enforcement

of the new anti-money laundering and

anti-terrorist financing regulations until such a time that guidelines are clear for all concerned. Industry must be given an

appropriate amount of time to properly prepare - and thus continue to function as a partner with government in combating

criminal activity.

REALTORS® urge the government to

rescind the requirement for identifying and recording the personal information

of any individuals with whom they have no legal relationship. They also call on the government to close major loopholes in

the regulations by regulating the private sale and For Sale By Owner Industries immediately.

REALTORS® call upon the Government of Canada to

initiate a public campaign to educate the general public

respect to the mandatory new client identification, record keeping, and reporting requirements as authorized under the

Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

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  1. FINTRAC is frustrating to conform to, but is probably a good thing overall. The more corruption we can stop, the more money there is to go around for the honest people.

  2. Yes, I agree! thanks for your comment, Mark


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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Palm Coast Company Finds Twitter Success...

Office Divvy LLC. a Palm Coast, FL based provider of Office Space and Virtual Office Solutions, has the largest twitter follower-base (aka tweeps or tweeple) in the area… (This is a copy of the NewsWire released to the press in early June)

A Social Media Love Affair: Twitter is the most recent rising star and ‘little darling’ of social media. Office Divvy of Palm Coast, FL is a one-stop smart office solutions provider in Palm Coast, FL. The Twitter and Office Divvy affair began in mid-march, of this year, and is leading to great learnings and a big exposure…

According to twitterholic –an application that tracks twitter user statistics, with over 12,000 followers, Office Divvy is the largest followed twitter account in Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and immediate surrounding areas.

Office Divvy provides Ready-to-Use, Flexible and Part-Time Offices, Dedicated Offices, Interim Offices and Virtual Office Solutions, and related Administrative and Business Services in Palm Coast (Flagler County), Florida. The company’s membership is comprised of solo-practitioners, professionals, home-based-business owners, corporations and entrepreneurs.

Office Divvy is the brainchild of three entrepreneurs: Lisa Schenone Ekinci, Sim Taing, and Kayhan Ekinci.

We are proud to be providing a productive platform in Palm Coast, FL to professionals and business owners who want to focus on their business and not the details that go into setting up and running a business location and an office” says Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Lisa Schenone Ekinci.

Lisa adds: “We are big believers in peer-to-peer information sharing, and twitter certainly provided a wonderful tool for us to share what we’ve learned and still learning with our members and the business and professional community at large.

If you are a work-from-home professional or a home-based business owner in Palm Coast, where else can you meet your clients, prospects, or counterparts and keep a very professional image for as low as $99 a month? This alone is worth tweeting…” says Sim Taing, Co-Founder.

Kayhan Ekinci (Nickname: Ky), the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Office Divvy, is a management consultant and strategic marketing expert. He is credited for building the twitter following.

Ky is humble: “Collaboration and the sharing of ideas happen in real-time among our membership on a daily basis. Twitter has provided us with a platform that allows us to enlarge our community. Now when we read an inspiring article or discover a great business product or service, instead of sharing it with a few dozen or even a few hundred professionals, we share it with thousands, and now over 10,000 people on Twitter, without even leaving the office.

How did the company build the Twitter following? “Organically” is all they say.

To see what they are tweeting about go to: For more information call toll-free 1.888.533.4889, e-mail or visit the company website at

Resources – Social Media & Links to Office Divvy:
– Office Divvy website:
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Additional Information on Palm Coast
The Palm Coast, Fla., micro area (as referred to by the US Census Bureau) — located between the Jacksonville, Fla., and the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Fla., metro areas was the fastest growing “micro area” — grew by nearly 25 percent between 2000 and 2003.

According to the estimate released by the U. S. Census Bureau in Q-1 of 2008, the Palm Coast Metropolitan Statistical Area population increased by almost 6,000 people – from 82,433 to 88,397 – between July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2007, which once again put Palm Coast in number 1 position in the entire nation.

Florida’s Flagler, along the Atlantic Coast between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, was the nation’s fastest-growing county since Census 2000 with a 66.7 percent population increase from 2000 to 2006. In 2008, the number of Flagler County residents is estimated as 90,000 –twice the size it was only 10 years ago!

Today, Palm Coast is also breaking another record with the highest unemployment rates in Florida. The upside is that the situation may be forcing the entrepreneurial spirit to come alive, with high number of new businesses and compelling start-ups in the area.


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Hey everyone, and welcome back to another installment of my blog. Hopefully you made it out to IPA Alley last month. I don’t mean to pat myself on the back, but it was one helluva line-up. From Single IPAs to Triple IPAs there was something for every hop head out there. So, what’s on tap for this month?

In last months blog I mentioned a little plan to do a brew tour once a month. I’m super stoked to say it’s happening. The Old Bay’s Kegs and Eggs Brew Tour kicks off this month with a trip to Cherry Hill, NJ to visit our friends at Forgotten Boardwalk; but before I get into all about them and what they do, let’s finalize what the The Kegs and Eggs Brew Tour is all about.

One Sunday a month we’ll all meet here at The Old Bay for a breakfast buffet and then take a party bus to that month’s location. While en route, we’ll be sipping on one of the breweries beers to keep the pre-game going. Then once we’re at the brewery, we’ll all get a behind the scenes tour. Not just your normal bing bang boom tour now here’s the tasting room. We’ll talk about styles, the why, and how its all made. THEN, onto the tasting room floor. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, we’re gonna feed ya, we’re gonna drive ya, and we’ll have some excellent beers along the way. If you want to jump on the bus feel free to call us here to reserve a spot or stop in. Seats are very limited and only available on a first come first serve basis.

Now! Onto the Brewery…Why Forgotten Boardwalk? Well, about two years ago I got to meet owner Jamie as I was preparing for our awesome NJ Tap Takeover. They weren’t in full distribution yet with Shorepoint and they were still able to deliver beer on their own. So with a little charm and can do attitude, we were one of the very first bars to showcase their beer at an awesome event.

Here’s a little bit about Jamie and how Forgotten Boardwalk came to be:

“Jamie Queli started out as a beer enthusiast and then moved on to becoming a homebrew hobbyist. Now, she is able to add brewery owner to her resume.

The 30-year-old New Brunswick resident is the founder of Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing, which took over the former Flying Fish Brewery building left completely vacant in Cherry Hill.  Originally from Wall Township, Jamie said taking the leap to opening up a full-fledged brewery, complete with a boardwalk-themed tasting room seemed like the next logical step for her.  “I started out as a beer enthusiast, then finding information about beer and reading about beer which turned into creating my own beer,” she said, adding that she recently left a career as a product manager in investment banking. “The professional arena seemed like a natural progression.”

Having grown up at the Jersey Shore, Queli installed two skeeball machines, a spin wheel and funhouse mirrors, all while instilling both the memories of her time there, as well as part of the brand.

“My favorite thing about Forgotten Boardwalk is the facility itself.  My aim when I was building it was to make it into an experience.  I wanted people to not only come and visit for the beer but come and visit and enjoy its whimsical setting.  I put in skeeball machines, fun house mirrors, spinning wheels, and antiques.  It’s an adult playground. I grew up at the shore and I am a huge history buff.  My grandmother used to call me an “old soul” as a little girl.  As I visited different shorelines and coasts through my adult years, I found myself seeking out the odd history, most the stories people told me were lost stories but not completely forgotten.  That is the vision for the company and each brand of beer.  Each beer will tell an old forgotten story that took place around the boardwalk.  I think it is especially fun to, not only have a great beverage, but to have a consumer learn of an old tale.  People should stop by to tour a brewery, learn about the brewing process and its environmental impact, drink a great beer, play some skeeball and to meet new friends.”

So, after seeing picture of the brewery on Instagram and Facebook, I thought this would absolutely be a great place to go for our first tour. We’ll be joined by Shorepoint’s own Craft Beer Loud Mouth Gary Rosen who I’m sure will have great things to talk about beer-wise, and crack some inappropriate jokes once he gets to know you.

We also have a few other breweries set up for the upcoming months. Pennsylvania’s Neshaminy Creek and Brooklyn Brewery; we’ll probably do this up until November and continue again once spring comes around. Have you seen buses in the snow? No way!

So come on in and sign-up. Or give us a call. Tickets are only $40 for food, the trip, and the keg on the way there and back. As always, we want to make sure everyone has a good time drinking some awesome beer.

So until the trip on June 26th…

Cheers to great beer!


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A Great Method For Cleaning Your Glasses

Glasses are an investment just like anything else. If you take care of them, they have the potential to last a long time. But, did you know though that you could potentially damage your glasses by the method in which you clean them? Glasses, depending on the lenses can be very fragile and shouldn’t be treated as a toy

You should always avoid placing lenses near your mouth and then breathing on them or wiping them with your shirt. These methods will surely scratch them in no time. Instead this method may be the trick for having that clear vision you want and need:

When cleaning your lenses, utilize a dish soap that contains zero creams or has any colors in them. After adding the soap, rub the lenses between your fingers and then rinse the lenses off with hot water. Once rinsed, you may experience water beading on the lenses. Shake them of as best you can and then take a clean cloth to remove the excess water and residual streaks. Use the cloth lightly though as it will greatly help in keeping the lenses from scratching. This is especially important for lenses that have an anti-reflective coating on them such as the EcoClear Oxygen frames.

No matter what price you pay for a pair of frames, dirty glasses are useless glasses. By taking proper care and giving them the right attention, they will be sure to work for you for years to come!

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Important Reminder for Construction Industry Employers and Workers: Conduct a Safety Stand-Down Activity to Prevent Falls

The OSHA Training Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District wants to remind and encourage construction industry employers and workers to participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Safety Stand-Down from June 2-6, 2014, to raise awareness about the hazards of falls.

Companies can conduct a Safety Stand-Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity, such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards.  A Safety Stand-Down should provide an opportunity for employers and workers to talk about hazards, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations.  Managers are encouraged to plan a stand-down that works best for their workplace.

Companies outside the construction industry are also encouraged to take part in the Safety Stand-Down.  Any organization with employees who are exposed to fall hazards can participate.  According to the 2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, falls (to a lower level) are a leading cause of fatalities in both construction and other industries, with 279 and 570 fatalities respectively.

Following their participation in the Safety Stand-Down, employers will have the opportunity from June 2 to July 15, 2014, to download OSHA Certificates of Participation here, provide feedback on their fall prevention activities, and offer suggestions on how OSHA can improve future safety initiatives.

If companies miss the opportunity to participate in the Safety Stand-Down during the official week of June 2-6, 2014, toolbox talks or other safety activities on fall protection or any safety topic applicable to the worksite should be conducted throughout the year to reinforce for employees the importance of hazard awareness and safe work practices.

The OSHA Training Center is offering the following fall prevention courses at locations throughout California, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada:

OSHA #7405 – Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry

OSHA #3115 – Fall Protection

For more information about the OSHA Training Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, or for a full schedule of safety training courses, visit the OSHA Training Center website or call (866) 936-OSHA (6742).

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  Love eating out but wish there were more sustainable options? We catch up with  Nutbourne Restaurant  co-founder & creative chef Oliver Gladwin. Based in Battersea with a focus on responsibly sourced and foraged ingredients, dive into a new culinary… Continue Reading

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  In need of some Holiday gift inspiration? We have rounded up the finest pieces from our Positive Luxury brands to trust, to ensure every gift you buy supports brands making a positive difference in the world. How’s that for… Continue Reading

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  An essential at fashion weeks, beloved of princesses and playwrights, sipped in coupe glasses allegedly molded from Marie-Antoinette’s left breast: champagne is as storied and as luxe a drink as they come.   The unique soil of Champagne in… Continue Reading

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November 13, 2010

30 Days of Thanks #13

Today our ward completed a three month project. Someone with much greater vision and faith than I organized a "Miracle Makeover." A very deserving family (single mom, child with special needs, never complains) was chosen and their house was completely renovated. People donated old items that were then stripped, painted and metamorphosed into something beautiful. All of the furniture that was originally in the home was sold at a garage sale to fund the project (with the help of donations from church members). And for the past 24 hours members of our ward worked in shifts to tear down and rebuild walls, paint, install plumbing, wire new light fixtures, lay carpet and tile, organize and clean...all before the family arrived in a limo for the great "reveal." The end product was amazing (the pictures snapped from my phone do not do it justice), but what was even better than the home transformation was the sense of comradery and love that was felt as everyone worked together. I am thankful to be a part of such a great neighborhood and church.

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Miss Molly said...

I would love to see more before and after photos. (just more photos in general). Any way of doing that?

I am LOVING my new clothes!


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Father & Son

It is a brand new year, and I am slowly emerging from the fog of holiday craziness. December was busy with work, travel and family gatherings, all of which were fruitful. I am very fortunate.

Alas, this blog suffered from a month of non-posting. I promise to remedy that as 2013 gets started. I created some great new work for my Improvisors series in December, which I hope to start sharing in the next few weeks. Also, a new super secret personal project for 2013 is in the works, which will be shared in the coming months. And hopefully some regular features, to keep the blog fresh.

For the moment, I still find myself reflecting on a lot of what was nice about the holidays, especially time with family. With that in mind, I’ll share one of my favorite family portraits last year, photographed just before Christmas.

A woman requested a portrait of her husband and young son as a holiday gift for her. The whole family came by the studio, and the boys stayed for some father-son play time in front of the camera, while mom stepped out for a stroll.

Here are my favorite images from the portrait session:


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Friday in Hawkville

Friday in Hawkville

It was fairly quite, as the players went through their normal Saturday walkthrough on Friday because of the Saturday game against the Redskins at Qwest Field. There was no access to players or coaches.

The official injury report came out and wide receiver Deion Branch (calf) is listed as questionable, while linebacker Niko Koutouvides (knee) and running back Shaun Alexander (wrist) are probable.

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck isn’t on the report because he practiced all week, despite falling on his right wrist in the regular-season finale at Atlanta last week.

Coach Mike Holmgren said Thursday that Branch’s status will be a game-day decision. Branch has not practiced since straining his right calf in practice 10 days ago and he also missed the game against the Falcons.

“I’ve got to see him do a little something before I can activate him for the game,” is the way Holmgren put it.

Branch did some running Thursday. But he still seemed to be favoring his right leg.

“Hopefully I can do enough to show coach that I am better and he’ll know that I can go,” Branch said. “But it’s his decision.

“Like he’s always told us, he’s not going to put anyone in a bad situation to hurt themselves. I’m going to do what I’ve got to do to continue to progress.”

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Five former Seahawks included on NFL all-decade team

Shaun Alexander was one of four running backs named to the NFL All-Decade team. (Getty Images/Otto Gruele Jr.)

Sorry I’m a little late getting to this, but had some family business to attend. But this is a topic that should intrigue Seahawks’ fans, given the presence of five Seattle-connected players on the NFL All-Decade team announced by the league.

Walter Jones

Nobody is going to question the presence of Walter Jones as one of the four offensive tackles in the group.

Many will groan, but few will raise much of an eyebrow over the inclusion of Steve Hutchinson as one of four guards as well.

Another one who got away was center Kevin Mawae, who played the first four years of his career with Seattle from 1994-97, then went on to become an eight-time Pro Bowl linemen while splitting the past decade with the Jets and Titans.

The most interesting selection comes at running back, where Shaun Alexander — not always appreciated by the Seahawks’ fan base — was named one of the four best running backs of the decade from 2000-09.

Also included in that group was another former Seahawk — albeit very briefly — in Edgerrin James.

The other two running backs selected were LaDainian Tomlinson and Jamal Lewis.

Tomlinson was the best of that bunch statistically, rushing for 12,490 yards and 138 touchdowns in the decade. James had 10,693 yards and 100 TDs.

Lewis rushed for 10,607 yards and 58 scores, while Alexander totaled 9,453 yards and 88 touchdowns.

Not named to the team was Clinton Portis, who rushed for 9,696 yards and 73 touchdowns despite not beginning his NFL career until 2002. Portis also caught 1,963 yards of passes, compared to Alexander’s 1,520 receiving yards.

Another contender would be Fred Taylor, who rushed for 9,585 yards and had 46 TDs on the ground in the decade and totaled 1,874 receiving yards.

Here’s the complete All-Decade team:

Quarterback – Tom Brady, Peyton Manning.

Running Backs – Shaun Alexander, Jamal Lewis, Edgerrin James, LaDainian Tomlinson.

Offensive Tackles – Walter Jones, Jonathan Ogden, Orlando Pace, William Roaf.

Guards – Larry Allen, Alan Faneca, Steve Hutchinson, Will Shields.

Centers – Olin Kreutz, Kevin Mawae.

Fullback – Lorenzo Neal.

Tight Ends – Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez.

Wide Receivers – Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens.

Centers – Olin Kreutz, Kevin Mawae.

Head Coaches – Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy.

Tackles – La’Roi Glover, Warren Sapp, Richard Seymour, Kevin Williams.

Ends – Dwight Freeney, Julius Peppers, Michael Strahan, Jason Taylor.

Linebackers – Derrick Brooks, Ray Lewis, Joey Porter, Zach Thomas, Brian Urlacher, DeMarcus Ware.

Cornerbacks – Ronde Barber, Champ Bailey, Ty Law, Charles Woodson.

Safeties – Brian Dawkins, Troy Polamalu, Ed Reed, Darren Sharper.

Punters – Shane Lechler, Brian Moorman.

Kickers – David Akers, Adam Vinatieri.

Punt Returners – Dante Hall, Devin Hester.

Kick Returners – Joshua Cribbs, Dante Hall.

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