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Starbucks Coffee Company - 1 views

shared by anonymous on 01 Dec 10 - Cached
J.Randolph Radney

Networking for Survival - Deborah Mills-Scofield - Harvard Business Review - 0 views

  • We think about networking as a very modern notion, with our accumulation of virtual "friends," "followers," and people-who-might-be-useful-to-us-someday. To me, it is just an extension of what my people, my family have been doing since 70 AD — making critical connections that enable both our survival.
Sarah English

fiercebitchstew - 0 views

  • @fiercebitchstew recent entries archive fierce bitches community info fiercebitchstew
    • Sarah English
       
      Links to twitter and other places on the website. Right under the banner so they are easily found.
Jennifer Rienks

Chahal Priddle LLP, Serving Kamloops & Merritt, BC, Canada. Lawyers for Personal Injury... - 0 views

    • Jennifer Rienks
       
      The photo of the Family is an appeal to emotion. The firm is trying to make sure you realize the importance of making a will and how it will effect your family. ( especially your children)
  • The statutory division in the Act cannot be deviated from. None of your friends or other relatives could benefit from your estate, nor would it be possible for any of your estate to be bequeathed to charities. You have no choice regarding who administers the estate. The Administrator will be appointed by court order. While anyone can apply to do this, preference goes to next of kin (usually the spouse, then children, then parents). If no one applies to do so, the Official Administrator for British Columbia will perform the task. This often prolongs the process. Court ordered appointment of an Administrator usually increases the legal costs to your estate. If you have outstanding debts when you die, your creditors will have to agree to the appointment of your Administrator without bond. If any of them don't agree to this, the court may require your Administrator to post a bond to protect the estate's assets. If you don't have a will, you cannot designate guardians for your children who are under the age of 19. If you have children younger than 19 when you die, their share of your estate will be paid to the Public Guardian and Trustee. It will be administered by this office until they reach the age of 19. You won't have any control over how the monies are paid out for the benefit of your children. Requests can be made for funds before they reach 19, but it's up to the discretion of the Public Guardian. Typically all assets must be converted to cash. Family heirlooms may not stay within your family. These heirlooms will be sold, and the proceeds distributed rather than passing down to your family members. The estate cannot be distributed until one year after your death. Some of your beneficiaries may experience financial hardship in the meantime, especially after payment of funeral expenses. You'll lose the opportunity to take advantage of any legal, tax or estate planning techniques that would have sped up the distribution of assets to your beneficiaries.
    • Jennifer Rienks
       
      In addition to the photo, much of the text in this section of the site is focused on how your family will be affected. However it also mentions what will happen to your estate and family possessions in the case of your death. Death is a scary thing for most people and therefore they do not want to talk about it, or even think about it. That is why it is important that the Lawyers involved attempt to sooth as many fears as possible for the clients especially regarding what will happen after they are gone and how a will, can make a difference.
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    Why make a will page on Chahal Priddle site
romie_mui

Reading in a Whole New Way | 40th Anniversary | Smithsonian Magazine - 5 views

    • Elias Rumley
       
      Right away, skimming the page, I feel that there needs to be more pictures. E-readers struggle to keep their attention to text for an extended period, so pictures will help break the monotony.
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      This is a great idea, Elias. Do you have some particular pictures in mind?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      The picture provides a good visual that precedes the actual topic
  • American prosperity and liberty grew out of a culture of reading and writing.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Very strong statement. Perhaps a tad over-reaching, but it is effective in demonstrating the writer's belief that literacy is key in culture.
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  • As digital screens proliferate and people move from print to pixel, how will the act of reading change?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Clearly states the general topic in a simple and easily understood manner right away
  • Books were good at developing a contemplative mind. Screens encourage more utilitarian thinking. A new idea or unfamiliar fact will provoke a reflex to do something: to research the term, to query your screen “friends” for their opinions, to find alternative views, to create a bookmark, to interact with or tweet the thing rather than simply contemplate it.
    • farouk hamood
       
      interesting
  • In ancient times, authors often dictated their books. Dictation sounded like an uninterrupted series of letters, so scribes wrote down the letters in one long continuous string, justastheyoccurinspeech. Text was written without spaces between words until the 11th century. This continuous script made books hard to read, so only a few people were accomplished at reading them aloud to others. Being able to read silently to yourself was considered an amazing talent. Writing was an even rarer skill. In 15th-century Europe only one in 20 adult males could write.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      An interesting summary of reading and writing during the ealier times
  • The first screens that overtook culture, several decades ago—the big, fat, warm tubes of television—reduced the time we spent reading to such an extent that it seemed as if reading and writing were over. Educators, intellectuals, politicians and parents worried deeply that the TV generation would be unable to write.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      It's interesting to see that, at one point, professionals believed writing would become a rare skill and the rarity of literacy would regress back to ancient times.
  • Pixels encourage numeracy and produce rivers of numbers flowing into databases.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Very strong imagery, that effectively contrasts the pixels (which are small and humble) produce a river (usually powerful and comparitively large) of information.
  • Books  
  • But screens engage our bodies. Touch screens respond to the ceaseless caress of our fingers.
  • The most physically active we may get while reading a book is to flip the pages or dog-ear a corner.
    • romie_mui
       
      interesting point
  •  The most physically active we may get while reading a book is to flip the pages or dog-ear a corner.  But screens engage our bodies. Touch screens respond to the ceaseless caress of our fingers.
  • or dog
  • pages or dog -ear a corner.   But screens
Jordan Turgeon

Kinect - Xbox.com - 2 views

shared by Jordan Turgeon on 23 Nov 10 - No Cached
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Easily understandable heading list of different sections of the web-site
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Videos provide an insight towards how the product is used. Also, it promotes a fun factor for various ages and families alike
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Similar heading style that directs people to specific and well-identified areas. The added colours makes them easily distinguishable
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    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Lots of visuals which help the reader further understand the product without the need for large amounts of text
  • You are the controller. No gadgets, no gizmos, just you!
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Strong statement and direct. States exactly what the product does up front
  • Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice. With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Gives a small description of the product in text. It supports the given images by providing meaning to what the people are actually doing. It's simple and short so people will take the time to read or skim it
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Clever use of drop down menus. Prevents unnecessary clutter
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Neat features; however, they should be placed on another page for those who are interested. All these do is slow the page down and provide distractions
  • Controller-free gaming means full body play. Kinect responds to how you move. So if you have to kick, then kick. If you have to jump, then jump. You already know how to play. All you have to do now is to get off the couch.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Generally points towards the involvement of a form of physical activity - something that is an issue today
  • It's All About You Once you wave your hand to activate the sensor, your Kinect will be able to recognize you and access your Avatar. Then you’ll be able to jump in and out of different games, and show off and share your moves.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Gives a personalized image of what the product actually does and is supported with the given picture. This implies you are in control
  • Endless Entertainment Enjoy HD movies, music and sports through Xbox LIVE without any extra accessories. Just use a wave of your hand or the sound of your voice to enjoy 3,500 games on ESPN, HD movies through Zune, streaming music from Last.fm.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Adds persuasive appeal by commenting that almost anything you'd want can be accessed from one common place using this device
  • Something For Everyone Whether you’re a gamer or not, anyone can play and have a blast. And with advanced parental controls and movies for the family, Kinect promises a gaming experience that’s safe, secure and fun for everyone.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      This statement argues that this product is good for anyone, and not just gamers. The whole family can have fun and enjoy
  • You're Ready to Play Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch and moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      creates appeal using ease of use and fun as a basis
  • Games For Everyone
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Repetition that increases the message that this product is fit for anyone
  • More Than Just Games
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Further repetition - lets people know again that you can do more than just game with this product
  • Games Anyone Can Enjoy Kinect™ for Xbox 360® has a collection of games to suit any style of play. And they're designed for full body play, so each one is as unique as the person playing them. Yep, that means you.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      More repetition aimed at diverse levels of enjoyment and uniqueness. It's different for everyone
  • Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE offer more than just games With Xbox LIVE, whole world of extraordinary entertainment experiences await, including music, movies, Facebook and more.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Again re-iterates the other possibilities this product offers
  • *Media content sold separately. Zune music streaming requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and a Zune Pass subscription. Live sports and highlights from ESPN on Xbox LIVE requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership and and ESPN3.com affiliated broadband provider and may include affiliate-specific access requirements. See ESPN3.com for providers. **190 MB storage required. ***Download tokens included in marked packages at launch, at participating retailers, while supplies last.  80 MB required to download from Xbox LIVE.
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Necessary information but it's not something they want people to see - smaller fonts and colours that blend in
  • Which Kinect bundle is right for you?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Statement in large font that attracts the attention of the reader. Makes them think an option is right for them
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Cool design that attracts attention to the center of the page
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Seems like something is missing from this side. And I don't think grey is the best colour for this spot. It conflicts with the happy environment they are creating in the middle section of the page
  • Why Kinect?
    • Jordan Turgeon
       
      Catches the users attention - they will be attracted to the information that follows
Elias Rumley

Muscle Hack - Home of Muscle Growth - 2 views

shared by Elias Rumley on 03 Dec 10 - Cached
    • Elias Rumley
       
      The website is complete with a navigational tool bar at the top of the page, very helpful for keeping track of where you'd like to be in the website.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Another navigational standard just beneath the navigational tool bar is the search bar. Quick and easy to find information pertaining to a specific topic.
  • Home of Muscle Growth
    • Elias Rumley
       
      MuscleHack has two main slogans, the highlighted one being "Home of Muscle Growth" and the one in the logo being "Mor Muscle, Less Fat, Less Time." Mark McManus, the blogger who maintains MuscleHack, makes it clear right away that this is a website dedicated to shedding off as much fat and putting on as much muscle in as little time as possible.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      These slogans also suggest (and this can be verified by reading a few blog posts) that Mark very firmly believes that his information contained in this blog is the best (and possibly only) way to safely put on muscle quickly.
  • Muscle growth, which is sometimes called  ‘muscle hypertrophy‘, is what this site is all about. Yes there are thousands of different training systems out there, but this one is designed SPECIFICALLY to make your muscles larger – PERIOD!
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Note the first three paragraphs. "... MuscleHack, the home of muscle growth." "If you want to learn how to build muscle fast, MuscleHack is THE place to be." "... this [training program] is designed SPECIFICALLY to make your muscles larger - PERIOD!" Immediately, the blogger uses repetition (in conjunction with the slogans) to get it clear that this website is entirely about muscle gain, no questions asked.
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    • Elias Rumley
       
      To give the option to bloggers to keep informed and up-to-date on any new blog posts or pieces of information, there is an option to subscribe to an RSS feed.
  • I will NEVER sell out. I will NEVER recommend a product I don’t personally believe in. I will NEVER share your email address with ANYONE. I will NEVER try to sell you something you don’t need. I WILL keep the vast majority of everything I do FREE of charge.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      This section was preceded by the heading "Mark's promise to you". This entire bulleted list is an example of Ethos, where Mark is trying to prove that all the information provided on the blog is genuine, and that there is no scam or illegitimacy in being involved with this blog.
  • Want FREE help and advice?
    • Elias Rumley
       
      A search over the website shows that the term "free" appears 9 times on this page. Apparently Mark wants to be very clear that there is no risk in following his blog, as everything here is free. In a sense, it's Logo. This blog is free, and as proven earlier, will not scam you or abuse your information; therefore, you should have no reason to not follow this blog.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      For Mark to still turn a profit on this blog, he has some blatant advertisements through Amazon.com posted on the blog. While he probably recommends all these products, this is also his source of income.
  • The Muscle Hacker is Mark McManus, a 29 year old Certified Fitness Instructor committed to helping others build the body of their dreams. Mark is a naturally skinny guy who overcame the hardgainer's curse through years of research and personal experience. Whether you want to build new slabs of muscle or drop your body fat percentage to reveal chiseled abs, Mark CAN make it happen for you.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark uses Ethos by claiming he is a Certified Fitness Instructor, who was a "hardgainer" (ie, a skinny or slim male who has difficulty in developing muscle) who overcame this barrier; therefore, he must have the credentials to help you gain muscle also.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark also uses Pathos, by stating his commitment to helping others build the body of their dreams and making your fitness goals happen for you. The suggestion is that Mark wants to help you become fit.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Near the top of the page, you have an opportunity to "grap a copy of Mark's FREE book". I have personally looked into this myself, and what it doesn't tell you is that this is that you end up the mailing list by asking for this book. While it is very easy to withdraw from the mailing list, it is a clever trick to get you to come back to this website at least once to remove yourself from the list. Mark may realize that one return to his website could be enough to keep you coming back for more out of curiosity, something he as a blogger wants out of readers.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      The website is riddled with pictures of muscular men. This is an appeal to men who want to have that physical appearance. The pictures are an attempt to subconsciously plant the (inaccurate) logic of "If I read this blog, I will look like these men" in the minds of certain readers.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Another side note about these pictures - most of them are actually of Mark, trying to convince the reader that this blogger has seen results with his own information, and so must have some sort of credibility (Ethos).
    • Elias Rumley
       
      To provide an outlet for users to passively advertise MuscleHack, users have the option to like MuscleHack on Facebook. The ideology behind this is that this act of liking MuscleHack will result in a post in Facebook's news feed, resulting in the possibility of Mark receiving a new reader from a curious Facebooker.
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark also provides other means to share MuscleHack. Ultimately, to obtain new readers.
  • MuscleHack is the genuine article (unlike most other sites out there). You CAN have your dream body, and it would be my privilege to coach you to success!
    • Elias Rumley
       
      In the concluding line of the "front-matter" to this website, Mark makes one more stab at using Ethos and Pathos. MuscleHack is genuine (Ethos), and Mark would be pleased to help you reach your dream body (Pathos).
    • Elias Rumley
       
      It's not a major thing, but it is still worth noticing that Mark generously uses font formatting to his advantage in his writing. Headings and sub-headings have different size and style of font. Points which call for extra attention in the body writing are written in red to draw in readers.
  • Donate To MuscleHack
    • Elias Rumley
       
      Mark either wants or needs money in order to keep MuscleHack online, so whatever finances he can't get from his own work or advertising, he needs to get from other sources, and donations from readers are an excellent thing to try.
  • Get Your Body Fat Percentage
    • Elias Rumley
       
      I find it interesting how the homepage has a cool little applet like a body-fat-calculator on the sit of the page. I am willing to bet that this is put there in order to boost the amount of hits for this page. Somebody can suggest to their friend, "Check out Musclehack.com, there's this body fat calculator on the homepage that you may find useful!" Mark is hoping that these readers who stopped by for the litlle gizmo may stay as permanent blog followers.
Kim Tuerlings

RONA - 2010 Vancouver - 1 views

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    click on FAB SHOP link This is a personal friend of mine Trevor Wycotte . He is from Williams Lake Indian Band. This commercial willed aired 6 times in February during the 2010 Olympics. I was very Proud of him
Kim Tuerlings

How Disney Works to Win Repeat Customers - BusinessWeek - 1 views

  • Train employees to be respectful of all customers, including children. If employees are kind and engage a child, a parent may be more likely to stay in the store, says Jones. For example, a small business in Valparaiso, Ind.—Flanagin's Bulk Mail—uses coloring sheets to keep clients' children and grandchildren occupied while in the store. Each time a child comes in to her store, the owner, Donna Flanagin, asks the child to color a sheet so it can be displayed on the front door. When the child's birthday arrives, Flanagin sends the coloring sheet and a birthday card to the child. "It costs virtually nothing, yet reminds the parents and grandparents about her business and helps her makes a connection with her customers," says Jones. Make waiting in line an entertaining experience. Nobody likes to wait in line, even for a Disney attraction. But it's a fact of life. At Disney, employees are trained to strike up conversations with guests and to offer useful information about new attractions, fun facts, and upcoming show times. A small grain company in Kansas that learned this concept at the Disney Institute applied the idea to its plain waiting room. Since customers often brought children or grandchildren along, the grain company added magazines and toys and books for kids to its waiting room. The company also trained front-desk employees to let customers know the approximate waiting time and offer tips on less busy stretches of the day, in case customers preferred to return later. Be "show-ready." Your "stage" communicates a lot about who you are. Disney will not tolerate trash and trains all employees to pick it up so that the resorts remain "clean, friendly, and fun." If a leader were to walk by trash without picking it up, it would send the wrong message to staff. For a small business that might not even have a physical location, this concept can be as simple as making sure your Web site is professional and easy to navigate. According to Jones: "your Web site is your front door. If it's not show-ready, it can make or break your business." Keep the show on stage. Disney employees must always follow company guidelines for dress and customer service in guest areas. They can take a break and relax in areas unavailable to guests. As a small business owner, try walking the floor as a customer. Do you see or hear conversations that are best held amid the privacy of employee areas? Can your team members be easily seen by customers as they take a smoke break or talk on cell phones? If so, explain the difference between on-stage and off-stage. Encourage your team to be "assertively friendly." Disney encourages its employees to actively seek contact with guests. For example, they will approach a family that appears confused about its park map or has misplaced its car in one of the vast Disney parking lots. They will proactively offer assistance instead of waiting for people to ask. All these tips require leaders who understand the importance of communications and how to extend the conversation to secondary guests. The effort will pay off. Disney has discovered that if a customer appreciates your store or service and speaks highly of her experience, then her children and grandchildren are likely to become loyal customers, along with their friends, neighbors, and acquaintances.
sarah omens

CIM - 0 views

  • Careers at CIM Isn't it time you started loving your job? CIM is the largest third party sales and marketing agency in Canada and is a long standing Platinum member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies; is recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces for the third consecutive year and has won numerous Marketing Awards through LAUNCH! CIM recognizes the success of our business starts with the talent that we hire; whether it be for sales management, marketing, or our sales and promotions field teams that we hand select to best represent our tier one clients' brands, CIM is dedicated to building long lasting careers and best-practice management tactics.Start loving a new job today with CIM! Field Sales Join our dynamic team of sales, merchandising, and product education professionals who ensure that our client's brands are successful at retail. We offer best in class training, the opportunity to represent tier-one brands, flexible schedules and the ability to work independently while benefiting from being part of a winning team. From short-term merchandising opportunities to full-time territory management roles, CIM has opportunities that can work around your busy lifestyle.> SEARCH FIELD SALES POSITONS NOW Field Promotions (LAUNCH!) Do your friends and family say that you've got the energy and passion for life that that is truly CONTAGIOUS? If so, we want to pay you for it! Work as a Promotions Representative with LAUNCH! and we'll give you valuable marketing experience that works around your schedule. Channel your enthusiasm through some of Canada's most respected brands, and give consumers a real brand connection.> SEARCH FIELD PROMOTIONS POSITONS NOW CIM & LAUNCH! Corporate If management of a sales force is more in tune with your career goals; if you love servicing clients as a strategic sales or marketing expert; if you have a knack for IT or talent recruitment; or if you have a creative flair in the world of promotional, experiential and shopper marketing, then CIM & LAUNCH! corporate opportunities may be what you are looking for!> SEARCH CIM & LAUNCH! CORP POSITIONS NOW
    • sarah omens
       
      i like how the give little details about all the available job position and also with video for people like me who dont enjoy random readings as much
J.Randolph Radney

Official Google Blog: Introducing the Google+ project: Real-life sharing, rethought for... - 1 views

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    It will probably be more secure than Facebook.
J.Randolph Radney

Friends of Nemaiah Valley - 0 views

shared by J.Randolph Radney on 05 Jul 11 - Cached
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      Normally this picture would be too large for a website, but in this case, it seems to work, since the picture shown is the very area the group is advocating for.
Victor Andrucson

A Brief History of Friends of the Nemaiah Valley - 2 views

  • We are an all-volunteer society with patrons and supporting organizations far beyond the Nemiah Valley and outside the borders of our home province.
    • J.Randolph Radney
       
      "All-volunteer" probably is intended to make me have greater confidence in the things this group is advocating.
    • Victor Andrucson
       
      While "all-volunteer" might seem to make them more trustworthy and possibly deserving to receive donations might it also be a contrast to "all professional" and thus allows for lower expectations on the parts of the reader leading to a higher possibility of satisfaction?
  • Nemiah Valley and of the Xeni Gwet’in FNG struggle to protect their homeland.
    • Kimberly McCoy
       
      Excellent Smithers!
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    This site is where we worked on rhetorical analysis in class.
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