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Coolest Places You've Never Been: Dublin, Ohio
While larger cities tend to grab the attention of out-of-towners, Dublin is a hidden gem in Ohio where the grass is always greener. Just a few minutes' drive from Columbus with a wealth of fun Irish-themed attractions, Dublin provides a nice change of scenery and a small-town pace. Here are some of the top things to do in Dublin—one of the coolest places you've never been.
Irish Attractions
If flying to Ireland on a whim isn't within your budget, find your luck o' the Irish in Dublin, Ohio. The city is full of Irish attractions to get you into the spirit. Consider the Ha'penny Bridge Imports of Ireland, a local shop in the historic district that sells all things Irish. Shoppers can find one-of-a-kind gift items like Celtic artworks, kilts, medallions, jewelry, clothing, holiday ornaments and more. When visiting the shop, you can also begin your journey on the quirky Irish Fairy Door Trail. The trail leads you and your group on a scavenger hunt throughout downtown to look for hidden, arch-shaped miniature doors for fairies. Groups will be issued a passport before following a path to find the magical doors. Once you've found all the doors in various locations, you'll be given a complimentary Fairy Doors of Dublin shirt as a souvenir. The doors can be found in locations like a cupcakery, art studio and boutique shops.
All that scavenging will surely build up your appetite. In Dublin, there's no better way to reward yourself than with a delicious plate of authentic Irish food. Stop by Dublin Village Tavern (downtown) to enjoy Irish favorites like shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, and fish and chips while relaxing in the cozy space full of vintage beer signs and rustic wood beams. Or visit Brazenhead, a pub that takes its inspiration from the oldest-known pub in Ireland. It's located inside a picturesque cottage, and visitors will delight in its wide selection of imported brews brought in from the motherland. Sample menu items like a Reuben on rye, grilled salmon, Irish egg rolls and bourbon-barrel mushrooms.
If you're planning to travel to the Dublin/Columbus area in August, you'll want to catch the long-awaited Dublin Irish Festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The three-day event features performances by Irish bands, beer and whiskey tastings, Celtic sports and plenty of dancing. You can even trace your Irish genealogy with the help of an Irish and Scots-Irish genealogical research expert as you learn about the culture and traditions of Ireland.
Get your nature fix at some of the area's pristine parks including Glacier Ridge Metro Park, home to glacial debris left behind 12,000 to 17,000 years ago. While there, climb up the 25-ft. observation tower to take in views of the 1,037-acre-wide park. Another excellent way to be one with nature is at Riverway Kiwanis Park, located on the eastern shore of the Scioto River. Walk along the man-made boardwalk through the wetlands by the river to see a variety of birds and wildlife.
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Find a little spot of utopia at The Morgan House. If you love history and scenic gardens, this will be right up your alley. Built in 1985, the house is modeled after a Civil War-era log cabin owned by John Hunt Morgan, a famous war veteran. The house is on a 5-acre lot and functions as a restaurant, gift shop, furniture store and grocery store. Expect gourmet dishes in its restaurant (open for lunch only) like seafood salad, roast beef, and lobster macaroni and cheese. If fresh produce is your thing, visit Jacquemin Farms in Plain City, where you can stock up on in-season veggies and canned jams, then admire the lush scenery surrounding the farm. Don't miss out on Jacquemin's fresh handmade doughnuts too.
If you like Halloween, you'll love the popular Historic Dublin Ghost Tours, which run May through October. Follow a guide through various haunted locations around the historic district, including a cemetery rumored to have paranormal activities. Keep your eyes peeled for a ghost named Pete, a local legend who is said to wander the district.
The Dancing Hares
Dublin takes pride in its impressive public art displays throughout the city. Take a quick stroll through any area in Dublin and you'll notice several sculptures and art installments. The sculptures have received praise from several publications, including The New York Times and Landscape Architecture Magazine. Start the Art in Public Places Cell Phone Tour by calling from anywhere phone service can be accessed, then go on an adventure to see all the installments with the comprehensive and interactive guide to the collection. Some of the fascinating sculptures you'll come across on the tour include Leatherlips (a 12-ft.-high portrait of a Native American chief), Field of Corn (a monument to commemorate the community's farming history) and Exuvia (a golden child attached to a tree branch). For something unusual, visit the Dancing Hares, a statue of three 24-ft.-high rabbits prancing around in a circle. Below them, a splash pad welcomes children to its water fountains to cool off on a hot summer day.
Hidden Waterfalls
Did you know you can chase waterfalls right here in Dublin? There are two majestic waterfalls worth checking out during your visit to the area. Grab your camera and head to Indian Run Falls, where you can hike across a bridge above the 20-ft. waterfall for spectacular views (and prime Instagram shots!). Afterward, explore hiking trails to see more of the natural surroundings. Nearby, Hayden Run Falls is a slightly larger waterfall (25 feet high) on the west side of the Scioto River. Several picnic tables are scattered nearby for nature enthusiasts to enjoy the view during lunch or snack time.
Family-Friendly Dublin Activities
Cancel the babysitter and bring your kids along on your next trip to Dublin. The city has plenty of kid-friendly activities to keep your family entertained. First up, check out Columbus Zoo, only a few minutes' drive outside of Dublin. There are 9,000 animals on the premises, including lions, monkeys, zebras, kangaroos, polar bears and many more. The zoo's water attraction, Zoombezi Bay, is a waterpark where families can play on 17 water slides, a gigantic wave pool, lazy rivers and more. Or, stay in Dublin and go Riverboxing, the city's own geocaching tour where families can put their map-reading skills to the test. Parents and kids will find several "riverboxes" near the Scioto River to find clues and stamp their map to document all their finds.


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Q: numpy subtract/add 1d array from 2d array I have the following 2D-array:
a = array([[ 1,  2,  3],
           [ 4,  5,  6],
           [ 7,  8,  9],
           [10, 11, 12],
           [13, 14, 15]])

and another 1D-array:
b = array([ 1,  2,  3,  4,  5])

then I want to calculate something like
c = a - b

with the intent of getting:
c = array([[0, 1,  2],
           [2, 3,  4],
           [4, 5,  6],
           [6, 7,  8],
           [8, 9, 10]])

but instead I get the error message:
Traceback (most recent call last):
  Python Shell, prompt 79, line 1
ValueError: operands could not be broadcast together with shapes (5,3) (5,)

I read the broadcasting rules but didn´t get any wiser. I could do a workaround with for-loops or similar but there should be a direct way. Thanks

A: You need to convert array b to a (2, 1) shape array, use None or numpy.newaxis in the index tuple. Here is the Indexing of Numpy array.
You can do it Like:
import numpy

a = numpy.array([[ 1,  2,  3],
           [ 4,  5,  6],
           [ 7,  8,  9],
           [10, 11, 12],
           [13, 14, 15]])

b = numpy.array([ 1,  2,  3,  4,  5])
c=a - b[:,None]
print c

Output:
Out[2]:
array([[ 0,  1,  2],
       [ 2,  3,  4],
       [ 4,  5,  6],
       [ 6,  7,  8],
       [ 8,  9, 10]])

A: As Divakar specified in the comments, just add a new axis to b.
I suggest you read more about broadcasting which is very often useful to vectorize computations in numpy: interestingly enough, a.transpose() - b wouldn't have raised an error (you'd need to transpose the result again to obtain your desired output).
In this computaion, the first array's shape is (3, 5), and b.shape is (5,). So the shape of b corresponds to the tail of the shape of a, and broadcasting can happen. This is not the case when the shape of the first array is (5, 3), hence the error you obtained.
Here are some runtime tests to compare the speeds of the suggested answers, with your values for a and b : you can see that the differences are not really significant
In [9]: %timeit (a.T - b).T
Out[9]: 1000000 loops, best of 3: 1.32 µs per loop

In [10]: %timeit a - b[:,None]
Out[10]: 1000000 loops, best of 3: 1.25 µs per loop

In [11]: %timeit a - b[None].T
Out[11]: 1000000 loops, best of 3: 1.3 µs per loop

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21 Heartwarming And Beautiful Facts About Mr. Rogers That Will Brighten Even The Crummiest Day
It might be a beautiful day in the neighborhood, but you're probably going to need some Kleenex for this post.
by Ryan Broderick
1. Mr. Rogers understood what was important.
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2. He was an ordained minister, but decided to take his messages of love and friendship to TV instead.
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3. He liked break dancing.
4. He understood that even in the worst of times, there were still nice people doing nice things.
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5. He stood up to Congress and argued that recording television shows with VHS was fair use, and that doing this allowed working families to sit together and watch TV together.
6. And both horror director George A. Romero and Michael Keaton got their start on Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
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7. During a commencement speech in 1992, Mr. Rogers got a crowd of Boston University students and faculty to sing "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" with him.
8. He believed that making the world a better place was everyone's responsibility.
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9. And even more importantly, he liked you just the way you are.
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10. And in 1997, he made a room full of some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities break down and cry.
Esquire's beautiful description of the amazing moment:
Mister Rogers went onstage to accept the award — and there, in front of all the soap opera stars and talk show sinceratrons, in front of all the jutting man-tanned jaws and jutting saltwater bosoms, he made his small bow and said into the microphone, "All of us have special ones who have loved us into being. Would you just take, along with me, ten seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are. Ten seconds of silence."
And then he lifted his wrist, looked at the audience, looked at his watch, and said, "I'll watch the time." There was, at first, a small whoop from the crowd, a giddy, strangled hiccup of laughter, as people realized that he wasn't kidding, that Mister Rogers was not some convenient eunuch, but rather a man, an authority figure who actually expected them to do what he asked. And so they did. One second, two seconds, three seconds — and now the jaws clenched, and the bosoms heaved, and the mascara ran, and the tears fell upon the beglittered gathering like rain leaking down a crystal chandelier. And Mister Rogers finally looked up from his watch and said softly "May God be with you," to all his vanquished children.
11. He was really close friends with Koko the gorilla.
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12. And he didn't flip off the camera in this much-passed-around clip — he was actually just singing a song about fingers.
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13. Mr. Rogers understood how important it is for children to play.
14. And a lot of the characters on his show were named after his relatives, including his trusty mailman Mr. McFeely.
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15. He even argued with his wife in a nice and caring way.
16. His show made you want to be curious about the world around you.
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17. Because he knew how important it was.
18. And he understood that everyone had more in common than they knew.
19. He was also very fascinated by the number 143. He said it was a very special number that stood for "I love you," and for the last 30 years of his life he maintained that weight.
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20. After the family of a 5-year-old blind girl wrote to Mr. Rogers about how she cried because she wasn't sure if he had fed his fish, he made a point to always mention it out loud for her.
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21. And maybe, sweetest of all, was the fact that Mr. Rogers' mother knitted all of his sweaters.
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Guided tours in Calgary
Everyone can find something to enjoy in Calgary, whether you are interested in its history and culture, architecture, great art, or delectable cuisine.
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Information That Will Help With Your Visit to Calgary
Whether you're just looking for a great place to start your Calgary vacation or you're already there and ready to plan the rest of your day, there are plenty of ways to spend a day in this city.
Prince Island Park
Located near downtown Calgary, Prince Island Park is a great place to spend a day. It offers a variety of attractions and activities, and is a popular park for both locals and visitors alike. In fact, it's one of the city's most visited parks.
If you're looking for a day of fun with the kids, consider a visit to Prince's Island. It's an ideal destination for a family picnic, or you can enjoy a walk through the wetland marsh. It also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year.
If you're looking for something more active, you can explore the Peace Bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge. This iconic structure in downtown Calgary is a popular tourist attraction. It's painted bright red, which pays homage to the Canadian flag. You'll see it in travel guides and posters across the globe.
Prince's Island Park is also home to a variety of birds, including Canada geese. In addition, it features a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink.
If you're feeling peckish after your day of sightseeing, Prince's Island has a full service restaurant, the River Cafe. You can purchase food and drink from the cafe's counter.
There are also a variety of shops and restaurants on the nearby Eau Claire Market. You can enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee while you take in the view of the Bow River. It's only a short walk away.
The Chevron Learning Pathway is another feature of Prince's Island Park. This educational pathway connects people to nature, while educating them about the wildlife and habitats of the area. You can learn about the different ecosystems of the city and how they help keep the area clean.
Diner Deluxe
Whether you're planning a day trip to Calgary or looking for a new dining spot, these retro diners offer delicious food, a warm atmosphere and good value. You can choose from a variety of classic dishes and enjoy them in an environment that's sure to suit your tastes.
The Beltliner is a modern take on the classic diner experience. This restaurant uses local ingredients and serves a variety of dishes in an updated setting. It also features baked goods and coffee to-go.
CHIX Eggshop offers in-house dining, a to-go counter and fantastic cocktails. Their menu features a variety of breakfast options, such as fried chicken and eggs. They also have a children's menu that's perfect for little ones.
The Chopped Leaf has a wide range of high quality options to meet the needs of everyone in the family. They're able to accommodate any dietary restriction, so you can feel confident that you'll get what you want.
The Aspen Landing location of Diner Deluxe focuses on seasonal, local, ethical and sustainable ingredients. They use rice flour for their fries and real herbs in their fried foods. You can even order a fried chicken platter.
You can also find a variety of brunch dishes at Belmont Diner, which has a fun, hip, and lively atmosphere. This place is perfect for a morning brunch before a day of shopping or an evening out on the town. They also have a Happy "Hali" hour.
Another great option for brunch is Blue Star Diner, which features delicious breakfast dishes. They also source ingredients from local farmers. They've received a lot of great reviews.
Unlike most other brunch places in Calgary, the menu at Orchard focuses on Asian Mediterranean fusion. They have a few savoury options as well as some of the best fried chicken, bao buns and sushi rolls in town. They're open for brunch daily.
Calgary Zoo
Located in St George's Island in Bow River, Calgary Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in the city. It is home to more than 1,000 animals, and is an ideal place to spend a day.
The zoo is divided into seven distinct zones. The Prehistoric Park is the largest zone and features life-size dinosaur models. It is also the area of the zoo that hosts Canada's underwater hippo observation pool.
The other major area of the zoo is the Enrichment Center, which features educational exhibits and displays. There is also a butterfly conservatory. Another zone is Canadian Wilds, where cougars and grizzly bears can be found. There are also several playgrounds.
For those who prefer to stay inside, there is the ENMAX Conservatory, which is a great place to visit when butterflies are in season. The zoo also offers the Brawn Family Foundation Bugtopia, a themed area of the zoo based on insects.
The Prehistoric Park is a six-acre area of the zoo that features life-size dinosaurs and a replica of a volcanic mountain. There is a dinosaur-themed Dino slide and other fun features.
During the winter, the zoo offers a light show called Zoolights. The display features over 1 million lights and is the largest in western Canada. The event is held only during the Christmas season.
If you're visiting in the spring or summer, you can take a tour of the zoo's rain forest. You can also explore the botanical gardens and the Enrichment Center. There are plenty of events to attend at the zoo, and some are free.
The Calgary Zoo is a family-friendly attraction that will entertain the entire family. There are lots of different species to see, and there are many ways to spend a day at the zoo.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Whether you're a Calgary Flames fan or a visiting sports fan, you're sure to have a memorable time at the Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome. Home to the Calgary Flames NHL hockey team, the arena is one of the most unique arenas in the National Hockey League.
The arena is located in Stampede Park, on the southeast end of downtown Calgary. The stadium is open for public tours during non-event days. It also hosts other events other than sporting events.
There are a number of restaurants within the arena, including Dutton's Lounge, Chrysler Club, Saddleroom Grill, and the Alumni Lounge. The restaurants offer sit-down meals. In addition to food, there is a craft beer market that provides a fun and unique experience.
The Calgary Flames have made it a point to create a welcoming atmosphere for fans. There are seating areas for wheelchair users throughout the stadium. However, you should check the accessibility of the event before purchasing a ticket.
The stadium has several parking lots. There are accessible parking spaces on the north side of the stadium. There are also private parking lots located in downtown Calgary. There are a few bus routes that can take you to the arena.
If you're interested in a luxury box tour, the tickets are available until the end of the month. The tour includes access to the viewing areas and provides an opportunity to see Flames legends. You will also need to dress comfortably for walking around the arena.
In order to purchase a ticket, you can visit the Scotiabank Saddledome ticket office. Alternatively, you can purchase a ticket online. For some tickets, you can choose to pay a 50/50 split, which means half of the proceeds go to a local charity.
Fort Calgary National Historic Site
Whether you're looking for historical landmarks, parks, museums or fun winter activities, Calgary has it all. If you want to see how the city's history began, you'll want to check out Fort Calgary National Historic Site.
Built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, the fort is a national historic site that is home to an interpretive center and museum. The fort is located at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers.
The museum features 200 exhibits, including a working printing press, a First Nations Emcampment and a 1860s Fur Trading Fort. The museum also offers train rides and interactive displays. You can even try on authentic RCMP uniforms.
If you're a fan of the outdoors, you'll love spending time in the Calgary Botanical Garden. This park has 500 trees and waterfalls. It's also a great place to view the Rocky Mountains.
The Calgary Tower is the city's most famous landmark. The observation deck provides a 360-degree view of the city. It's also a great place for a bite to eat. You can purchase souvenirs in the souvenir store.
You'll also find a museum dedicated to the Hudson's Bay Company. The museum has a range of exhibits that explore Indigenous peoples and the company's relationship with them. The museum also features a bakery and an ice cream parlor.
One of the most exciting things to do in Calgary is to ride the Skyline Luge. The lugged runs for two miles. The lugged is the longest in Canada.
You'll also find a Chinese Cultural Centre, a place where you can learn about the Chinese community that arrived in the city in 1880. The building is decorated in a traditional style.
Unique guided tours in Calgary
Whether you're looking for a quick tour of the city, or want to explore the surrounding area, Calgary has a number of unique guided tours that will give you the opportunity to experience the best of the city. From a tour that focuses on the newest attractions to a more comprehensive tour of the town, there is something for everyone in Calgary.
If you're looking for a fun way to see the city, consider a rafting trip down the Kicking Horse River. Aside from being a good way to see the downtown core, a rafting adventure will also allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery. While most rafting companies offer rides to destinations in the valley, you can take a short boat ride to Crypt Lake for a panoramic view.
For a more in-depth look at the city, try a historical walking tour. You can visit the downtown core, Stephen Avenue, and even the Bow River Pathway. These tours will give you a great overview of the city's history while also showing you the most interesting attractions.
The Canadian Rockies have plenty to offer in the way of activities, including a tour of the Royal Tyrell Museum, a trip to Banff National Park, and a hike through Moraine Lake. If you're feeling more adventurous, you can opt for a white water rafting adventure, or take your pick of the many other optional experiences.
The best thing about a Calgary guided tour is that you get to explore the city from the perspective of a local. This means that you'll be able to discover the things that locals know and appreciate. In addition, you'll be able to enjoy some of the best deals the city has to offer. You can find tours that are offered by the official tourist board, or you can arrange your own private tour. You can also choose to book a guided tour in advance if you want to avoid the crowds.
The GPSmyCity app is a convenient way to plan a custom self-guided walking tour. It's compatible with Android and iOS devices, and it includes a host of features, including detailed maps of Calgary's best attractions, navigation functions, and photo galleries of the most interesting sites. The app also includes a list of the top five places to see in Calgary. You can even create your own personalized self-guided walking tour, and share it with friends and family via email. The GPSmyCity app is available free of charge, and you can download it on Google Play or the iTunes App Store. It is also a nifty little tool that lets you build your own custom map, based on your own preferences.
The Calgary Stampede, a three day annual event, attracts a large crowd. You can see a rodeo, carnivals, and other events during this time. You can also enjoy a BBQ sampler at Paddy's BBQ and Brewery. There are also some unique guided tours in the area, such as the Warrior Women Experience, which features creation story telling, drumming, and other cultural activities. You can also learn a lot from a Haunted Cowtown tour, which offers a more in-depth look at the town's past.
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Delighted manager Gary Johnson praised his Cheltenham Town side as they stormed to a convincing 3-0 victory over Mansfield Town in a thrilling Sky Bet League Two clash at the LCI Rail Stadium.
Brian Graham and Joe Morrell both scored their first goals for the Robins in the second half before Danny Wright capped a fine attacking display with a late third.
Cheltenham could had added even more with Dan O'Shaughnessy and Harry Pell also hitting the post.
And Johnson was thrilled as his side – who had not beaten the Stags at home since 2004 – went three games undefeated in convincing style.
"It was a great performance," said Johnson. "I have just told the players, when a manager puts a group of boys together he wants to see what his vision was.
"It's taken us ten games to build it; now they can go out and have confidence in themselves and each other. That is the standard we have got to reach.
"We were up against a very uncompromising team in Mansfield, but in the end we demoralised them in the second half.
"I told the players at half-time it would be a battle second half," he added. "But if we showed our intent to win the game, and relentlessness, they have got to fade.
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Its corporate heritage goes back to Bofors, a hammer mill, which was founded as a royal state-owned company in 1646. In 1873, this was converted to a modern corporate structure by becoming an "stock company", in Swedish an aktiebolag, that is a "limited company" or a "corporation". In 1999, Saab purchased the Celsius Group, by that time the parent owner of Bofors. In September 2000, SAAB sold their Bofors Weapon Systems, which produced the autocannon and tube artillery weapons, to  United Defense Industries, while Saab retained their missile interests. Later BAE Systems acquired United Defense Industries.

The weapon systems include sensors based on radar, infrared, and lasers.

Several public campaigns, including civil disobedience actions, have targeted production sites as a protest against Swedish arms export.

Modern weapons systems
RBS 70 SAM system
RBS15 AShM/LAM system
Taurus missile Taurus KEPD 350
RBS 23 BAMSE SAM system
AT4/AT4 CS anti-tank weapon
Carl-Gustaf M3 (M3 MAAWS) 84 mm anti-tank weapon system
NLAW light anti-armor weapon
 STRIX 120 mm guided mortar round
 Saab Bofors Dynamics CBJ-MS 9 mm PDW
 Ak 5C 5.56mm carbine rifle, standard issue in the Swedish Armed Forces

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In addition, Test Boost Max contains ingredients that improve blood circulation. This can help deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during exercise, which can lead to improved performance and faster recovery times.
Test Boost Max is generally safe for most adults to take. However, some of the ingredients may cause mild side effects in some people.
Tribulus Terrestris may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and flatulence. Cordyceps Mushroom may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ashwagandha Root may cause gastrointestinal upset, such as diarrhea, flatulence, and constipation.
It's also important to note that Test Boost Max contains caffeine. This stimulant may cause side effects like insomnia, anxiety, and irritability. If you're sensitive to caffeine, it's best to avoid this supplement.
Test Boost Max is made with all-natural ingredients that are generally safe for most adults to take. However, some of the ingredients may cause mild side effects in some people. If you experience any adverse effects, stop taking the supplement and consult your healthcare provider.
Test Boost Max is not suitable for women or children. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid this supplement. If you have a medical condition, it's best to speak with your healthcare provider before taking Test Boost Max.
Test Boost Max is made with all-natural ingredients that support optimal testosterone production. Let's take a closer look at the key ingredients.
Tribulus Terrestris is a small, leafy plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach upset, and urinary tract infections.
More recently, it has gained popularity as a natural supplement for improving athletic performance and increasing muscle mass. While the exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, it is thought that Tribulus Terrestris works by increasing levels of testosterone and other hormones in the body. This can lead to increased strength and stamina, as well as improved muscle growth.
Tribulus Terrestris is typically taken in pill or capsule form. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before taking any supplements, as they may interact with other medications or have potential side effects.
Cordyceps mushroom is a unique and powerful ingredient that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. This mushroom is known for its ability to boost energy levels, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation. Cordyceps mushroom is also a potent antioxidant and has been shown to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Recent studies have also shown that Cordyceps mushroom can help to improve cognitive function and protect the brain from age-related decline. In addition, Cordyceps mushroom has anti-cancer properties and is being studied as a potential treatment for various forms of cancer. With so many potential benefits, it is no wonder that Cordyceps mushroom is becoming increasingly popular as a dietary supplement.
If you are looking for an all-natural way to boost your health, Cordyceps mushroom may be the perfect ingredient for you.
Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. The name "ashwagandha" comes from the Sanskrit words " ashva," meaning horse, and " gandha," meaning smell. This refers to the fact that the herb smells like a horse. Ashwagandha is a member of the nightshade family, and its roots and leaves are used to make medicine.
Ashwagandha is most commonly used for stress and anxiety relief. It is also sometimes used to improve thinking ability, reduce inflammation, and lower blood sugar levels.
Side effects of ashwagandha are rare but may include stomach upset, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ashwagandha should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are considering taking ashwagandha, talk to your doctor first to discuss whether it's right for you.
Hawthorn berry extract is a popular herbal remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of heart conditions. The hawthorn plant is native to Europe, and the berries have been used medicinally since the time of the ancient Greeks.
Hawthorn berry extract contains a number of compounds that are beneficial for the heart, including flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and triterpene saponins. These compounds help to improve cardiac function by reducing inflammation, improving blood flow, and strengthening the heart muscle.
Hawthorn berry extract is typically taken as a supplement, but it can also be brewed into a tea. When taken regularly, hawthorn berry extract can help to improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. The plant has a long taproot and produces small, white flowers. The leaves are arranged in five or seven leaflets, and the berries are red when ripe. American ginseng is grows best in moist, shady areas and prefers cool climates. The roots of the plant are used to make medicine.
American ginseng is used as a dietary supplement for various conditions, including diabetes, stress, fatigue, and anxiety. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Some people use American ginseng to improve cognitive function and memory.
American ginseng is generally safe for most people when taken orally in recommended doses for short periods of time. However, some side effects have been reported, such as gastrointestinal upset, headache, and dizziness. American ginseng should be used with caution in people with bleeding disorders or who are taking blood-thinning medications. Pregnant women should avoid using American ginseng due to the lack of safety information.
Longjack, also known as Eurycoma longifolia or tongkat ali, is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia.
Longjack is a traditional medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia. Today, it is gaining popularity in the West as a natural alternative to Viagra and other synthetic drugs. Unlike Viagra, which works by increasing blood flow to the genitals, Longjack is thought to work by increasing testosterone levels. This not only leads to improved erectile function, but also increased libido and muscle mass. In addition, Longjack is said to have a number of other benefits, including reducing stress and improving cognitive function.
Epimedium, also known as horny goat weed, is a dried herb that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.
The active ingredient in epimedium is icariin, which is thought to work by increasing levels of nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide is a substance that helps to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. As a result, epimedium may be effective in treating sexual dysfunction and other circulatory problems. In addition, epimedium is sometimes used as a natural energy booster or mood enhancer.
As always, if you're considering taking epimedium, be sure to talk to your doctor first.
Testosterone is a hormone that is produced by the testicles. It is responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics, such as facial hair and a deep voice. Testosterone also plays a role in fertility, bone health, and muscle mass.
As men age, their testosterone levels gradually decline. This can lead to a number of symptoms, including fatigue, reduced sex drive, and erectile dysfunction. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to treat low testosterone levels, including testosterone replacement therapy.
Testosterone replacement therapy can have a number of benefits, including improved energy levels, increased sex drive, and improved erectile function. In addition, testosterone therapy can also help to improve mood, bone density, and muscle mass.
If you're considering testosterone therapy, be sure to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits.
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The Justice Conference
The Justice Conference, like most things in 2021, looked a lot different to usual as it moved online. We worked with them to create a new site to promote the event, and have a lifespan afterwards.
Easy to edit website
The Justice Conference is a global movement with events running in x countries over the world. Previously the UK Justice Conference site was a clone from a different countries, but proved difficult and costly for the UK team to edit to tailor for their UK audience.
We built the new website in WordPress using a custom built page editor. The editor allows them to select any combination of pre-built components, customise them and arrange their positioning on the page using a drag and drop interface. This gives massive flexibility to build different types of pages, while always preserving the brands integrity with pre-styled components.
Re-purposing imagery
One of the biggest marketing challenges of a physical conference moving online is that all of the great imagery you've built up over the last few years is now advertising the wrong thing. Images of crowds of people packed into a room don't really work when the whole country is in lockdown! We re-purposed the conference photography by taking images of people watching things on their TV and laptops, and imposing images of keynote speakers from last years event over the screen – which much better portrayed what The Justice Conference 2021 would look like.
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3 Clips of The Boy Downstairs
We've got our hands on three preview clips of The Boy Downstairs, the upcoming romantic drama comedy movie written and directed by Sophie Brooks and starring Zosia Mamet, Matthew Shear, Deirdre O'Connell, Sarah Ramos, and Diana Irvine:
The Boy Downstairs – Be Brave
The Boy Downstairs – Blackout
The Boy Downstairs – WeirdPlot synopsis:
"Diana (Zosia Mamet) moves back to New York City after a few years in London and finds what seems to be the perfect Brooklyn apartment to start fresh. However, on the first night in her new home she discovers her ex-boyfriend (Matthew Shear) lives in the apartment below hers. After an awkward first encounter, Diana proclaims her intentions for a genuine friendship, but as the story progresses and old wounds are reopened, she is forced to confront the true nature of her feelings."
How would you feel if your ex was moving in close to your home?
Release date: February 16th, 2018 (in theaters and on VOD).
Update – A new poster:
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PTIUnion Home Minister Rajnath Singh (right) meets Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah in New Delhi on Friday.
At his first meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh after the NDA government assumed office at the Centre, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday discussed several issues, particularly the proposed return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley, which is a priority area of the Narendra Modi government.
The Centre has been considering the State government's proposal for the return of Pandits to the Valley for which the National Conference government had proposed raising the amount for construction or repairs of their houses from the existing Rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh.
The previous UPA government had not taken any decision on this proposal but the NDA government is keen to push it.
"I discussed wide-ranging issues with the Home Minister, including the policy on the return of Pandits, law and order situation, ceasefire violations and the AFSPA [Armed Forces Special Powers Act]," the Chief Minister said.
Mr. Abdullah also briefed the Home Minister on the arrangements being made for the smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra that is scheduled to begin later this month. He apprised the Home Minister of the infrastructure put in place for any emergency situation resulting from bad weather or any natural calamity.
Surya and Nayanthara Tango together!


This collection is continuously being added to. In fact, the morning I visited fifteen new pieces had just arrived and the owner of the collection, Gordon B. Lankton, was working on getting them all cataloged. These were in a different location so I didn't get to see them. There are plans to possibly expand the museum into the retail space next door as the collection grows.
A couple of things I really liked about this gallery was everything on display was not behind glass. I was able to take as many pictures as I wanted to and not worry about flash glare from protective glass. The other nice thing is on one wall is a map of Africa where the tribes and regions where items were acquired are denoted.
The Gallery of African Art includes fetishes, vases and vessels, chairs and stools, carved doors, icons and statues, and lots of masks. I counted at least 37 masks from various tribes in this collection. The pieces of art ranged from old to very old and represented things used in every day life or traditions in Africa. Everything shows wear from use, so don't expect these items to be in pristine condition. These are not pieces created for the tourist trade, but authentic works of African art.
This is a "must see" collection of African art. The Gallery of African Art rivals, if not exceeds the quality and quantity, of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts which I've found to be somewhat disappointing.
To get to the Gallery of African Art you need to walk through the Sunrise Boutique. This boutique offers items from all over the world including fair trade handmade items from the Kazuri women's group located on the Karen von Blixen plantation in Kenya.


"This is an opportunity for Washington state AT providers and educational team members to come together in an informal on-line gathering to discuss current AT topics. The current topic for this webinar is "Adapted Board games." We will have a facilitator who will start the webinar, provide questions and facilitate the participant discussion. Questions will be sent out to registered participants prior to the scheduled AT chatter time.


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Whether you've got a blog, a personal website, a hobby website or an online store/e-commerce site, it's understandable that you'd want to avail yourself of the tools and insights that Google Analytics can offer.
It can lend valuable insights into how users interact and behave on your site and can be crucial to a site's success. Let's take a look at how to integrate Google Analytics into a WordPress site, and how to add Google Analytics to WordPress.
Google Analytics is absolutely key to hosting and running a great website. The feedback you can mine will shape and revolutionize your content!
Learn more about Google Analytics and what you can gain by utilizing this amazing tool below.
Who Are Your Site's Visitors, And Why Should You Care?
Even knowing the user's screen resolution can be useful – if they're on a 1280 screen resolution, you can make sure your design is a good match for that resolution or smaller.
While your visitors are there, what are they doing?
What's the amount of time spent on each page, what's the path they take to get from one page to the next, how long do they visit the site and what percentage of users leave the site on the first visit (bounce rate)?
Are your visitors coming from search engines, referral links from another site or direct links? If your site's users are coming from social media such as Facebook, it behooves you to incorporate some exclusive Facebook content on the site.
If users are coming from another website that has a link to your site, consider ways to partner with that site, such as an exchange of guest posts or other ways to connect.
Once you know how to add Google Analytics to WordPress, you'll have access to all this data.
How Do People Interact with Your Site?
This is another important consideration for any website, and a good reason to learn how to add Google Analytics to WordPress.
One of the best features of Google Analytics is the ability to run split A/B tests that randomly route users to alternate versions of your site or alternate pages. These content experiments help you keep your finger on the pulse of your users and understand what will and won't work to meet the expectations you're hoping for.
Once you learn how to add Google Analytics to WordPress, you'll have the ability to access this kind of information and insight and answers to these questions means that you can cut the guesswork out of the process, focus on things that matter and concentrate on how to improve your site and users' experience when they land on it.
Now that we've laid down some pretty solid reasons for using Google Analytics in conjunction with your WordPress site, here's a bit of the nut and bolts of how to actually bake it into the cake and make it happen.
Go to the Google Analytics Signup Page and create a Google Analytics account. You can sign in with your Gmail account credentials, and you'll then be directed to a screen where you can sign up for a GA account.
Next, you'll be asked to choose between a website or mobile app – make sure you select "website" on this page. There will be an entry for the account name, website name, URL, country and time zone. You should have a Google Analytics profile name for the website that you can claim as an account name. Google will offer a Get Tracking ID button as well as Google Analytics terms of service (click "agree" on that).
Next, Google will present you with a Google Analytics tracking code. You can copy this code and enter it in your WordPress site.
MonsterInsights is the most common Google Analytics plugin for WordPress and is used by over a million websites, including sites like Bloomberg, Zillow, and PlayStation.
To add Google Analytics to WordPress you can choose from a free or premium version – all you need to do is install and activate the MonsterInsights plugin. You'll then see a new menu item labeled "Insights" on your WordPress admin menu. Go to Insights > settings to configure and customize this plugin.
Click on Authenticate with your Google account button and GA will be connected with your WordPress site. Go to the Google Analytics page and you will be asked to sign in, then asked to allow MonsterInsights to access your GA account.
There are other methods and schools of thought on how to add Google Analytics to WordPress, but we've touched on one of the easiest and most popular here.
Remember that any Google Analytics data will be the long game, regardless of how much traffic your site receives.
Any changes you make may take as long as 30 to 90 days before they move the needle in GA, but with GA installed in your WordPress site, you can at least start gaining some valuable insights and information on how your site performs and how users behave when they explore it.
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Xu Jiamu lightly bid his goodbye, then silently opened the door and headed out, after closing the door with cautiousness.
Song Xiangsi was the only one left in the room. She sat in front of the dining table, staring at the table full of food. Grabbing onto the spoon, she ate a mouthful of porridge.
It was sweet and just the right temperature, warming her throat. She could no longer hold her tears and allowed them to stream down her face.
Just like in a movie playback, images flashed past her mind, scene by scene.
He held onto the cash, making a deal with her, but when they entered the hotel room he didn't do anything.
He waited with her when her father was in surgery, he knelt down in front of her to massage her ankle.
He promised to act as her boyfriend and had then delighted her father. He didn't mind the dirt, helping her father wash his soiled clothes.
He had always been pampered but willingly slept on the sofa in her house. He willingly made her meals and had even pulled the weeds from her mother's grave.
He tended to all the necessary arrangements when her father passed away, stayed by her, knowing that she was upset.
What should she do... The more she thought about it, the more tempted she was to give in.
The huge wall that she had struggled to build was starting to crumble.
Song Xiangsi ate the porridge in tears. Then, the next moment, she placed the spoon abruptly and bolted up. Kicking the chair aside, she ran out the door to chase after him without even changing her shoes.
The moment she reached the streets, she saw Xu Jiamu leaving in a cab.
Without hesitation, she ran after the cab.
There was a speed limit on the road so the cab drove slowly, but it still widened the distance between them steadily.
The moment Xu Jiamu entered the cab, he shut his eyes.
He always knew he missed her, but only when he met her did he realize how much.
This time, he could only see her because she called, he didn't know when he would meet her again.
Maybe never in this lifetime.
An entire lifetime... Xu Jiamu lowered his head, staring at his palms.
Once, he had held onto her hand... But in the end, he managed to lose her.
Sorrow clouded his eyes, and he couldn't help turning to look into the rear view mirror. At that moment, his gaze froze.
He stared at the rear mirror for a long moment before seemingly confirming something. He suddenly turned towards the driver. "Stop the car!"
In a hurry, he realized that he had blurted it out in Chinese, so he repeated it in English once more. The driver slammed into the brakes, and before the cab had even fully stopped, Xu Jiamu tossed some money and jumped out.


Mr. Beetle is a huge ukulele playing insect complete with the requisite number of legs, wing cases, antennae, compound eyes and Dr. Marten's boots!
Adults find him scary but children of all ages think he's funny. The show is packed with science and natural history and encourages children to look again at minibeasts, which can be interesting, beautiful, useful and fun.
Alternatively, counting games and simple rhymes provide a gentler introduction to the world of the very small for younger children.
Mr Beetle's Watery Adventure is free to schools, please contact Barry Patterson directly to book.


WGAR News: "Quality of life for Australians 2nd only to Norway, but for Aboriginal peoples 122nd"
15 Mar 13: "NEW SOUTH WALES: Protesters have rallied outside NSW Parliament House to demand justice for three Aboriginal children killed in northern NSW more than 20 years ago. About 100 people marched from Hyde Park to state parliament chanting "justice, justice" on Thursday and calling for Attorney-General Greg Smith to reopen the unsolved murder cases. Colleen Walker, 16, Clinton Speedy, 16, and four-year-old Evelyn Greenup all disappeared from the Bowraville mission over a six month period in 1990. "We haven't moved on and we won't rest until we get justice," ... "
14 Mar 13: "NATIONAL: The nation's largest Aboriginal member-based organisation has called on the public to support three Aboriginal families fighting for justice more than 20 years after their children were murdered in Bowraville, on the mid north coast. ... They will be protesting from Sydney's Hyde Park to the state Parliament House on March 14th. Chair of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council Stephen Ryan called on the public and the media to support these families."
7 Mar 13: "The Barnett government has been handed a resounding FAIL in ALSWA's report card on its handling of Aboriginal Affairs. With Western Australia having more Aboriginal children locked up in detention than any other Australian state or territory, Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALSWA) CEO Adjunct Professor Dennis Eggington says that under Barnett's stewardship, his government's human rights' record has been appalling.
ALSWA has also slammed the pittance offered to Aboriginal Western Australians who had their wages stolen by the state. ... "
14 Mar 13: "The Northern Territory has a new Chief Minister. Terry Mills has been dumped and will be replaced by Adam Giles, the first Aboriginal person to lead a State or Territory jurisdiction. ... Mr Giles said he will not be focused on his Aboriginal heritage. "I am not an Indigenous Chief Minister. I am a person who fights for a very strong reconciled state." "Hold me to account for the man that I am and the position that I hold, and don't let my heritage get in the way."."
NT Country Liberals have quietly installed an indigenous leader.
Crikey: New NT Chief Adam Giles isn't home quite yet. What odds on a counter-coup?
15 Mar 13: "An Aboriginal interests political party has decried the past week in Territory politics as "absolutely disgusting". Australian First Nations Political Party founder Maurie Ryan was scathing about the way new Chief Minister Adam Giles rose to power. Terry Mills lost the support of the Country Liberals' parliamentary wing while he was on a trade mission in Japan. Mr Ryan said he was happy for Mr Giles, who has Indigenous heritage, to be in the top job but he did not believe it happened in the right way."
15 Mar 13: "NORTHERN TERRITORY: Federal Labor MP Warren Snowdon says the rolling of Northern Territory chief minister Terry Mills while he was overseas is the lowest political act he can think of. Mr Mills has been replaced by transport minister Adam Giles, who becomes Australia's first Aboriginal state or territory leader. "What's embarrassing is that we've had a chief minister who is overseas doing trade business with a major investor in the Northern Territory and had his throat cut while he's away," the Northern Territory MP told reporters in Sydney."
16 Mar 13: "AUSTRALIA'S first indigenous head of government will demand a fundamental change in the direction of federal indigenous affairs, away from the "socialism that's killing Aboriginal people" and to economic development."
16 Mar 13: "INDIGENOUS Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin has rejected an attempt by the peak Aboriginal representative body to be made a member of the Council of Australian Governments, giving it the same official status as the states and territories."
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Customer relations have always been at the heart of successful businesses.
Before the advent of the internet, we made almost all of our purchases in person. Our relationships with business owners and their employees inspired our buying decisions. Emotional connections, subtle preferences, and loyalties drove how and when we spent our money.
At my favorite college haunt, Summit Coffee, for example, I chatted with the barista almost every day for four years. It was one of the best customer service relationships of my life. Even nine years after I've graduated, every time I go back to my alma mater in North Carolina, I beeline to Summit.
It may seem that the days of these human moments — and long-lasting customer relationships — are a thing of the past. That couldn't be further from the truth.
Thriving brands make and sustain emotional connections with customers during every interaction, whether online or in person. These relationships are just as important for businesses who almost never interact with their customers face-to-face.
A strong customer relationship management strategy underpins sustainable growth. Once you know the facts, it's hard not to put these relationships first every day.
Relationships are the key to long-term growth, and some people intuitively know how to prioritize their customers. Maybe they grew up in a family with a small business or have always had a service mindset. But even if customer relations come naturally to you, you'll benefit from understanding what it is and how to integrate it into your business.
Some people use the term "customer relations" interchangeably with customer support or customer service relationships, especially in the UK.
Help Scout's definition of customer relations is the company-wide process of nurturing positive relationships with your customers; the sum of all customer interactions or customer experiences.
Even if you've never met the majority of customers, your work serves real people. No matter how distinct the different roles of your team, every action taken by the every person in the business contributes to — or detracts from — a positive customer relationship.
A successful customer relationship management strategy starts on the front lines with your customer support team or customer relations department. Support professionals manage the highest number of personal interactions with customers. They're in an unparalleled position to transform the customer relationship. By acting with goodwill — and providing extra value — they can serve as the keepers of these vital connections.
We position support team members as proactive relationship-builders. Let's say you're having an issue with a Help Scout platform integration, for example. Not only would one of our support pros fix the problem, they might also invite you to a webinar to deepen your understanding of the tool. The higher the level of customer engagement with your company and product, the higher the value your customer receives — and the better the relationship. When you expand the domain of your customer support superstars, you give them the leeway to strengthen the customer experience in creative, unexpected ways.
Remember, though, that these activities don't happen in the vacuum of a single role or function. Ideally, every employee acts as a steward for customer relations. The work of each team member can and should always contribute to improving customer relationships.
Some of the simplest wisdom about customer relations is the best: Be kind. Treat everyone as a human being. Know your stuff. Stay calm. Scratch below the surface of these simple directives, though, and you'll find deeper strategies that anchor and strengthen customer relationships. These three keys contribute to the best possible outcomes for everyone.
You can't create an authentic, long-lasting connection without understanding the other person. The same is true for customer relationships. What does your customer want? How can you serve them?
The most beloved companies commit to understanding and empathizing with their customers every day. Through customer interviews, market research, and feedback from customer support, customer success, and sales, they identify the needs of their customers.
Marketers often apply Abraham Maslow's "hierarchy of needs" to customers. According to Maslow, people experience five levels of need: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
Bain & Company adjusted this traditional model into an "Elements of Value" pyramid to identify how businesses can meet the essential needs with customer relations. Instead of five levels, there are four groups — functional, emotional, life changing, and social impact. Across these tiers, there are 30 opportunities for companies to create value for their customers through positive relationships.
Businesses bring the most value when they build an entire relationship, rather than just a product or service, around creating value. Generally speaking, the more ways you can bring value, the more loyal customers are to your team and the greater the sustainable growth your business can achieve over time.
Pinpointing the specific value you bring to customers can inform your customer relationship management strategy. As data and technology evolve,it's easier to personalize the specific "value elements" you fulfill for a segment or group. Our platform, for example, enables customer support professionals to see every conversation the customer has had with a member of our team, as well as their searches in Docs. This context empowers teams to identify the greatest value they can bring each customer in real time.
We've also leveraged automation, so we can predict and assess a customer's needs before they reach out for help. By sharing specific tools and resources upfront, we act as a "concierge" that points them in the right direction. The deeper the personalization, the more likely you can provide the value that underpins a meaningful customer relationship.
One great experience rarely creates trust or loyalty. You need consistency across channels and interactions (digital and personal) to develop real relationships with customers. It sounds like a no-brainer, but given the number different channels customers use to interact with companies, consistency is harder than ever to create in a customer relationship.
The more varied the customer experience, the less effective it is. The more consistent a company — and its team members are — in how they interact with their community, the more interested customers are in continuing the relationship.
Example: Every time you walk into a Trader Joe's, you'll see employees in Hawaiian shirts selling quality products at good prices. The experience is universal, regardless of the specific location.
Companies that follow through on promises stand out in the minds (and hearts) of customers. The worst thing for a relationship is to fall short of a customer's perceived expectations, even if the expectations are not explicitly mentioned in a contract or agreement.
Example: The beloved e-commerce brand Cuyana continues to fulfill their promise of "fewer, better things" as they mature as a company. Every point of contact with customers — and every product — embodies continuity in their message and delivery of timeless, well-made pieces.
According to the same research from McKinsey&Company, there's also a third element — emotional consistency — that drives satisfaction and loyalty across the majority of industries. In short, "emotional consistency" means customers continually feel good about a business over time.
If you're looking for a clear customer relations example of emotional consistency, let's go back to Summit Coffee. I frequented this business for four years as a student living in my college town. Even though I've moved away, I still feel "close to" the brand and I follow them on social media. Whenever I visit my old college town, Summit Coffee is my favorite place to hang out. Because I never had any bad experiences, I've experienced emotional consistency as a customer.
Harvard Business Review argues that emotionally attached customers like me are 25-100% more valuable, as far as revenue and profitability goes, than highly satisfied customers. That's why Summit Coffee thrives in a time when Starbucks dominates the industry. Although surveys show that customers consider Starbucks a "good brand," it has a low ECS, or emotional connection score, because people don't feel a deep sense of attachment to the brand.
"The 'emotional Connection score' (ECS) of a brand measures the share of customers who are fully connected. A gap between a brand's ECS and the share of customers who consider it a 'good brand' signals an opportunity to transform satisfied customers into fully connected — and more valuable — ones. Gaps between a brand's ECS and competitors' indicate opportunities to seize (or maintain) advantage by attending to emotional connections." — Scott Magids, Alan Zorfas and Daniel Leemon for Harvard Business Review. Image adapted from Harvard Business Review.
To inspire this kind of long-term emotional connection I've experienced with Summit Coffee, you need a direct customer service relationship that blossoms into trust over time. Instead of viewing customer satisfaction as the benchmark of success, make emotional connection the goal. In every function of the company, identify the emotional motivators of a customer and weigh how a business decision could strengthen or weaken their experience.
When companies slip up, it's often because they build emotional connection into their marketing strategy and stop there. If you create a brand that aligns with the values, needs, and emotional satisfaction of customers but you don't follow through in the quality of the product and the experience, the investment is a waste of money. Meaningful relationships with businesses require integrity and genuine follow-through to build real emotional connections with customers.
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Remembering the draft process is still a whirlwind for Lewis, but he knows that day marked the start of his career. Being in the NFL was his dream and after spending four years at Duke as a starter, he was able to achieve exactly what he wanted.
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"If I had known the game back then I would have said, 'Yes. Somebody called me and they said they're going to draft me with the next pick,' and I could have got drafted. I didn't know what was going on. I told him, 'No, nobody's called me,' and he said, 'If nobody drafts you in the seventh round we're going to sign you to a free-agent contract for $2,500 dollars and we're going to bring you in.' That was my one and only call and my one and only opportunity to get in this league and I had to make the best of it."
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Each week, Fran Duffy and NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell take an in-depth look at the All-22 tape from the week prior, breaking down what worked, what didn't and what lies ahead for the Eagles. In this week's Eagle Eye in the Sky Podcast, the two talked briefly about Philadelphia's 20-19 loss to the Dolphins and previewed Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
The two focused most of the show on the road ahead for the 4-5 Eagles, who sit just a half-game back of the division-leading Giants with seven games left to play.
"It was really, really a tough loss to watch, and when that game ended, you and I kind of looked at each other and couldn't believe what we just saw," Cosell said to Duffy early in the show. "Let's just hope that this loss isn't the one that keeps them out of the playoffs, because they're still very much in the playoff picture since the NFC East is a very weak division this year."
But if the Eagles expect to vie for a playoff spot come January, getting a win this coming Sunday against the 4-5 Buccaneers will be crucial. Tampa Bay is starting rookie Jameis Winston at quarterback. The first overall pick out of Florida State presents an interesting challenge for the Eagles' defense. In nine games, he's thrown for 2,159 yards with a 57.5 percent completion rate, tossing 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions in the process. He's passed for just one touchdown in the Buccaneers' last three games, but has rushed for a touchdown in each one.
"It would not surprise me to see the Eagles up their blitz frequency this week," Cosell said. "I think you want to get Winston to have to move, because he does not move well in the pocket."
Duffy chimed in, adding, "This is a team that's not afraid to throw down the field. They take a lot of vertical shots with (wide receiver) Mike Evans, and that's really his game. It's not necessarily a lot of the quick stuff. It's deep digs, deep go routes, deep comebacks and back-shoulder is big part of what they do as well. So that's something that the Eagles' secondary will have to deal with."
At the 24-minute mark of the show, former Eagles linebacker Ike Reese joined the show to talk about what it's like to play within different blitz schemes. To close things out, Fran Duffy was joined by NFL Draft expert Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.net, and the two looked ahead to the Senior Bowl and the 2016 NFL Draft. That begins at the 33-minute mark of the podcast.
On a new episode of the Journey to the Draft Podcast, Alex Smith and Fran Duffy recapped last weekend's college football games and highlighted six 2016 NFL Draft prospects as part of their Pick Six feature. After talking about general draft buzz for the first 30-plus minutes of the podcast, the two talked at length about the following six players:
QB Jacoby Brissett, N.C. State
Fifth-year senior Jacoby Brissett is an interesting prospect. Playing in N.C. State's spread offense, his outstanding athleticism, keen ability to keep plays alive and solid arm have made him one of the more impressive quarterbacks in college this season. The 6-4 signal-caller has thrown for 2,007 yards with 15 touchdowns and two interceptions entering this week to go along with 166 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He is likely to be selected in the second or third round of the 2016 Draft.
DE Joey Bosa, Ohio State
Junior defensive end Joey Bosa is having a monster season for the Buckeyes, notching 40 tackles, 15 of which have come for loss, and four sacks through the first nine games. At 6-6, 275 pounds, Bosa has the size of a 3-4 end, but the pass-rushing ability needed to play on the outside of Ohio State's 4-3 front. He's projected to go top 10 if he forgoes his senior season in Columbus.
DE Dadi Nicolas, Virginia Tech
After notching 71 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks as a junior at Virginia Tech, Dadi Nicolas has just accumulated just 34 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and one sack through the first 10 games this season. Still, despite the senior defensive end's drop in production, he's still considered one of the better pass-rushing prospects in this year's class.
LB De'Vondre Campbell, Nebraska
A linebacker with throwback size (6-4, 241 pounds), De'Vondre Campbell has amassed 66 tackles for Minnesota through the first 10 games. The former community college transfer is considered a late-round target.
S Eddie Jackson, Alabama
Junior Eddie Jackson has been one of the biggest playmakers in the country on the defensive side of the ball. Through the first 10 games, the ballhawking safety has intercepted five passes, returning them an average of 46.0 yards. At 6-0 and just 175 pounds, Jackson will need to add some bulk to play safety at the next level, but if he decides to come out after this season he'll likely be selected on Day Two.
S Deon Bush, Miami
In the past, it seemed like Miami sent more pro-caliber safeties to the NFL than any other school in the country. And although "The U" hasn't sent a safety to the pros since Kenny Phillips in 2008, that will likely change this year with Deon Bush. At 6-1, 205 pounds, he has the size, athleticism, physicality, and ball skills to thrive at the next level.


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Wikana (16 October 1914 – 1966) was an Indonesian minister and independence leader. He was one of the youths who forced Sukarno and Hatta to declare independence immediately after the surrender of the Japanese. He was the first Indonesian Minister of Youth and Sport (although in his era the office was called Minister of State for Youth Affairs). He was a member of the Indonesian Communist Party. Sometime after the 1965 coup d'état attempt, he was arrested and went missing.

Biography

Early life
Wikana was born on 16 October 1914 in Sumedang. He was the fourteenth child of sixteen. His father was Raden Haji Soelaiman, from Demak, and his mother was Nonoh. His brother was Winanta, an exile to Boven Digul, according to Soemarsono, one of youth leaders generation '45.  Wikana attended a Dutch-speaking Europeesch Lagere School (ELS) and continued his study to a Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs school (MULO). After graduating from MULO, Wikana became a contributor to theBandung weekly Fikiran Rakjat

According to Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) member Trikoyo Ramidjo, Wikana was a member of the party since the 1930s. He also was a member of the Bandung branch of Partai Indonesia (Partindo). In 1935, Wikana went to Surabaya to head the Masjarakat Baroe weekly. In 1938 he went to Jakarta to take charge of the Kebangoenan daily. In the same year, he was elected second secretary of Gerindo (Indonesian People's Movement) and chairman of its youth section, Barisan Pemuda Gerindo (Gerindo Youth Wing). In October 1938, Wikana, Amir Sjarifuddin, Asmara Hadi, dan A.M. Sipahutar became the editorial board of political monthly magazine Toedjoean Rakjat. Wikana also contributed to Menara Merah (Red Tower), an illegal PKI newssheet, and was responsible for the paper's circulation in West Java. In June 1940, he together with Adam Malik and Amir Sjarifuddin was suspected by colonial government after a copy of Menara Merah was discovered. Along with Adam Malik and Pandu Kartawiguna, he was charged with distributing the newspaper and arrested. After the Dutch colonial government surrendered to the Japanese imperial army, Wikana was released from Cilacap prison.

Around September or October 1944, Wikana offered Sjahrir a job as a lecturer at the Asrama Indonesia Merdeka, a school for Indonesian youths who had not graduated from high school. The school was supported and supervised by two Japanese, Yoshizumi Tomegoro and Nishijima Shigetada and opened in December 1944 in Jakarta. Besides Wikana and Sjahrir, the teachers were Sukarno, Hatta, Subardjo, Iwa Kusumantri, Soediro and Sjahrir.

Proclamation of independence
On 14 August 1945, a group of youths held a meeting in the Bacteriological Laboratory in Pegangsaan after the news of the Japanese surrender spread. The result was Wikana with some other youths being sent to convince Sukarno to proclaim Indonesian independence. They left the lab and were on their way to the office of the Japanese Navy when they met Achmad Soebardjo, Iwa Kusumantri, Buntaran, and Samsi. After some talks, the youths proceeded to Sukarno's house at  Jalan Pegangsaan Timur 56. After an argument with Sukarno, Wikana said to him, "If Bung Karno will not declare this proclamation, tomorrow there will be murder and bloodshed." Sukarno answered, "Here is my throat! Drag me into a corner, finish me off tonight! Don't wait till tomorrow." According to Sukarno in his autobiography Bung Karno Penyambung Lidah Rakyat, he refused to comply with Wikana's demand  because he felt that they were not ready if they had to fight against the Japanese army physically. However, according to Poeze, Sukarno refused because he did not want to leave the members of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence who were in Jakarta for a meeting.

The debate became heated after Mohammad Hatta joined, invited by Soebardjo. Hatta said that the surrender news was not official yet and that he did not want the declaration to lead to chaos. Wikana then said that the youths had enough power to fight back Japanese physically. Hatta answered if the young men wanted to declare independence immediately they should declare it themselves. Wikana replied that he and the youths did not want to be responsible for any consequences if the declaration were not made immediately. In the early hours of the morning, Wikana and other youths, including Chaerul Salh kidnapped Sukarno and Hatta and took them to Rengasdengklok to try to force them to declare independence. After pressure from the Japanese authorities, Wikana made arrangements for the men to be returned to Jakarta in exchange for a guarantee that the Japanese would not interfere in a proclamation. The following day, Sukarno  proclaimed independence in Jakarta

Post-independence career
On 18 August, Wikana, Chairul Saleh, and Sukarni attended a PPKI meeting. On 27 August, Wikana was elected one of the leaders of the Indonesian National Party (PNI). He subsequently joined the Angkatan Pemuda Indonesia (API; Indonesian Youth Force), later becoming the chairman. He went with Soemarsono to Yogyakarta to attend the First Youth Congress on 10 November 1945. The result was seven of twenty nine organizations merging into one, Pemuda Sosialis Indonesia (Pesindo; Socialist Youth of Indonesia). On 11 November, Wikana was elected vice chairman of the organization.

Wikana was the State Minister of Youth Affairs during two cabinets led by Sjahrir cabinet and two cabinets led by Amir Sjarifuddin . One week before the first appointment, though, on behalf of the Persatuan Perjuangan, Wikana stated that he did not want to be in the cabinet. Under Amir Sjarifuddin, Wikana served from July 1947 to January 1948. He lived in Yogyakarta during the revolution Indonesia's capital moved to the city.

In early 1948, Hatta replaced Amir Sjarifuddin as prime minister. Wikana was appointed by Hatta as military governor of Surakarta. After the 1948 Madiun rebellion, Hatta replaced Wikana with Colonel Gatot Subroto. On 1 September 1948, Wikana was elected secretary of the youth section of the PKI politbureau. At the Pesindo conference on 4–12 November 1950, he failed to be reelected to the executive committee. Later, on 29 December, he was forced resigned from a study group run by the Murba Party as it was seen as harmful to the interests of the PKI. Wikana remained a member of the Central Committee of the PKI until 7 January 1951 when the new leaders of the party were announced. In the 1955 Indonesian Constituent Assembly election 1955 general election, Wikana and Alimin represented the PKI for Constituent Assembly. Later, in December 1956, Wikana was appointed as secretary of the party fraction in the assembly. After the sixth congress of the party in September 1959, Wikana was reelected as full member of central committee.

In 1963 he was a member of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA). In 1965, he was invited by Chairul Saleh to be a member of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS). However none of these positions gave him any real power, either in the party or in government.

30 September Movement and disappearance
Sometime before the 1965  30th September Movement coup attempt, Wikana and other PKI delegates went to Beijing, China, to celebrate the national day of China. After the news of the coup attempt spread, Wikana ordered other delegates to stay in Beijing. Despite rumours that the PKI was behind the coup attempt, Wikana returned to Indonesia, possibly feeing that he would be safe as he was not a key PKI figure. He arrived in Jakarta on 10 October 1965. According to Chairul Saleh in AM Hanafi Menggugat, when Wikana arrived at Kemayoran Airport, he was immediately arrested by the military. According to Wikana's third child, he was detained in Kramat. After being questioned for two nights, Wikana was released. On 9 June 1966, he was arrested by around ten unidentified armed men in his house. His family made enquiries with military units, but Wikana was never seen again. It is presumed that Wikana died in 1966.

Legacy
Wikana's works are about movements and communism. He wrote Organisatie, Pengoempoelan Boeah Pena (Oesaha Penerbitan Tengara, 1947), Dokumentasi Pemuda Sekitar Proklamasi Indonesia Merdeka (co-written with D. N. Aidit and Legiono, published by Badan Penerangan Pusat SBPI, 1948), and Satu Dua Pandangan Marxisme (Revolusioner, 194x).

Personal life
Wikana married Asminah binti Oesman in Kemayoran, 1940. They had six children: Lenina Soewarti Wiasti Wikana Putri, Temo Zein Karmawan Soekana Pria, Tati Sawitri Apramata, Kania Kingkin Pratapa, Rani Sadakarana, and Remondi Sitakodana. According to his third child, Wikana was able to speak English, German, French and Russian.

See also
 List of people who disappeared

References

Footnotes

Bibliography

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1966 deaths
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By Miguel Helft
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Microsoft and Viacom today announced a multiyear content and advertising partnership. Under the deal, Microsoft will become the exclusive seller of remnant display ads on Viacom's Web sites. ("Remnant" refers to ad space that Viacom cannot sell through its own sales force.) In addition, Microsoft will use technology from aQuantive, which it recently bought, to serve ads on Viacom's Web sites; it will buy ads on Viacom's online and broadcast networks; and it will license Viacom content, on a nonexclusive basis, for use on outlets like MSN and the Xbox 360.
These kinds of online advertising and distribution deals have become important markers, especially when they involve major companies and have large dollar figures attached to them. Microsoft and Viacom are certainly major companies, and while they didn't disclose detailed financial terms, the companies pegged the "base value" of the deal at approximately $500 million over five years.
I asked executives at the two companies what that meant, and the answer was not entirely clear. "We tried to put together conservatively what the baseline scope of the deal is," said Phillipe Dauman, Viacom's chief executive. Mr. Dauman said the figure included licensing fees, revenue sharing, ad sales and other elements, and he said that it could grow even larger as the relationship between the two companies develops. When I asked for more details, he said: "We've agreed not to provide a breakdown on a component by component basis. We wanted to let people know it is significant."
Exactly how significant the deal is, we don't know. Still, it should give a lift to Microsoft's efforts to become a major player in online advertising, where it lags Google and Yahoo.
That Viacom teamed up with Microsoft is not surprising. Viacom, the parent company of MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, is locked in a $1 billion copyright infringement suit against Google over video clips owned by Viacom that have appeared without authorization on YouTube. Google is in the process of acquiring DoubleClick, which Viacom was using to serve ads on its site. And for Mr. Dauman, the prospect of having to cut checks for ad serving, or anything else, to Google was probably not all that pleasant. As DoubleClick's main rival in ad serving, Microsoft's aQuantive technology was a natural choice.
When asked about this, Mr. Dauman deflected the question. "We view this as a positive opportunity," he said.
Mr. Dauman said he and Kevin Johnson, president of Microsoft's Platforms and Services Division, began talking about the deal in September in New York. The conversations accelerated during the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco a month later. Mr. Dauman said he was impressed by Microsoft's technology, its commitment to invest in it and "the respect for copyrights."
Google wasted no time in putting its own spin on the deal. Noting that Microsoft had argued before Congress and federal regulators that Google's proposed acquisition of DoubleClick would reduce competition in online advertising and should be blocked, Google said in a statement: "We have argued all along that the online advertising space is highly competitive and that there are no barriers to switching. While some have apparently argued otherwise, today's announcement would seem to suggest that those arguments are flawed."
The Federal Trade Commission, which is reviewing the $3.1 billion deal, could issue a ruling as early as this week. Most observers expect that the agency will approve it. Even if the F.T.C. gives it a green light, Google will not be able to complete the deal until European regulators finish their review, a process that could take until April.
This is not the first time Viacom has teamed up with a Google rival. In April, Yahoo became the seller of search and contextual text ads on Viacom's sites.
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Sometimes a well planned for Monday becomes a Wednesday.
We set out with good intentions- wanting to develop patterns and habits sometimes for the purpose of shaping or maintaining dare I say "a life well lived". Maybe these are beliefs that we hold true for ourselves- like if I am to be professional and create a business that is successful I will develop a schedule which includes meditation, reading, blogging, exercise (cause healthy body=healthy mind), networking, researching and so on and so on. We do this for our professional lives and our personal lives. We probably do it more often now-a-days with social media working ever so hard to convince or remind us of what our life should look like.
What should our lives look like? Well I do believe that they should be in order and include some schedule and routine BUT sometimes today really does become tomorrow and its well-intentioned and that is ok! Unlike the phrase "don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today"…… whoops. Well now that Im in tomorrow instead of today it has me thinking that its ok. Its ok that I didn't write this blog post on Monday when I did in fact have the time- I mean who am I kidding? I have time, you have time, we all have time. We like to tell ourselves and most often other people- so they know how busy we are- that we just don't have the time or that we are tired. But the truth is that our life is a collection of what we have created, what we feel and what we think. If we think we are busy and that life is just so hard! Then wahla!
It is time that we stop allowing ourselves to think that we are too busy to get things done or too busy to relax or too busy to meet up with a friend or to start a blog or invest in a business or go for a walk or volunteer or apply to a new job or go to college and the list goes on and on and on then….wahla! Sometimes if you want something- get it/do it applies and sometimes its ok to do it tomorrow but stop telling yourself (and others) that its because you didn't have time. You chose!
MONDAY (yes its Wednesday) MANTRA: I have the ability to create my life and I take responsibility for my time and my choices.
COMMITMENT: I WILL STOP COMPLAINING AND STOP MAKING EXCUSES AND SOMETIMES ILL JUST CUT MYSELF A BREAK.
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