Don't judge a book by its cover.
Conversation with @shm3te
Storified by Muath Al Ghudayh · Tue, Sep 03 2013 04:48:50
الإقتباسات الجميلة مارح تنتهي من صفحاتها. وهي ترسم على التي شيرتات وغيرها كتجارة. صفحاتها: http://ihaneen.tumblr.com/ http://instagram.com/haneen
Homeopatía: mito y realidad
Storified by Dr. Pedro Cardoso · Tue, Sep 03 2013 04:49:03
Cristina Kirchner llegó a Rusia
Storified by Infobae · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:47:42
Tango 01. Llegando a San Petersburgo, sede de la nueva Cumbre del G20.
Bariloche. El círculo rojo y el círculo negro. No, no es título de ningún policial...
Es lo que pasó y lo que algunos, (muy pocos, pero muy poderosos) están intentando hacer en Argentina.
El pasado día domingo hubo elecciones en San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro. Aunque mucho no se difundió.
Y claro, si ganamos casi con el 55% de los votos en la ciudad más grande y cosmopolita de Patagonia norte.
FVS y Frente Grande (colectivo político que gobiernan Pcia. y Nación). Si hubieran perdido, principales titulares en portadas de diarios.
Pero en realidad, no fue el resultado lo más importante. Sino recordar: ¿POR QUÉ hubo elecciones en Bariloche?
Remember. Fue en diciembre del año pasado. Para las fiestas. Como siempre. Saqueos a supermercados que comenzaron allí…
Inmediatamente y como por arte de ¿magia? se replicaron en varios partidos de la 1ra sección electoral de la Pcia. de Bs. As.
Al Intendente de Bariloche se le revocó mandato por su actuación y responsabilidad ¿o participación? en los hechos.
Slachtofferportaal
Storified by Ina Strating · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:48:01
Website voor slachtoffer http://t.co/c3r3oag14j via @telegraaf #Slachtofferportaal
@iJanfolkerT Op dit moment nog niet maar we onderzoeken de mogelijkheden. #Slachtofferportaal
Hét moment. Link naar het portaal: https://t.co/Iq7fvXQoHr #Slachtofferportaal http://t.co/a2T0zHkD4d
Het blijft me verbazen dat een patiënt waarbij het mis gaat niet bejegend wordt als elk ander slachtoffer. #slachtofferportaal
Sterke parallel ZSM: we voeren eerst portal in ('1e stap') en achteraf kijken we naar positie verdediging + raadsman #Slachtofferportaal
“Wij hopen dat alle slachtoffers gebruik kunnen gaan maken van het portaal voor adequate en tijdige informatie.” #Slachtofferportaal
Interessante (online) ontwikkelingen... #Slachtofferportaal #nazorgcommunicatie
“Slachtoffer Informatie Portaal is een goede ontwikkeling waarmee het slachtoffer ook handelingsperspectief krijgt.” #Slachtofferportaal
Nu aan het woord: Ineke Sybesma van Fonds Slachtofferhulp @1op4 over het recht van slachtoffers op informatie. #Slachtofferportaal
@AHTDEHAAS Inderdaad, slachtoffer informatie portaal is 1e stap richting volledig digitale informatievoorziening. #Slachtofferportaal
"Teeven spreekt wens uit dat voor slachtoffer volledig digitale route ontstaat in de hele keten." Wederom: de verdachte?#Slachtofferportaal
“Een belangrijke stap is nu genomen met dit informatieportaal!” #Slachtofferportaal
Teeven spreekt wens uit dat voor slachtoffer een volledig digitale route ontstaat in de hele keten. #Slachtofferportaal
Uitgangspunt moet zijn informatievoorziening alle strafzaken vanaf 1e aanleg tbv alle betrokkenen, verdachte incluis! #Slachtofferportaal
“Goede informatie stelt slachtoffers in staat om rechten uit te kunnen oefenen en geeft slachtoffers controle terug.” #Slachtofferportaal
Teeven: “Maar het moet en kan nog altijd beter, ook op gebied van informatievoorziening.” #Slachtofferportaal
Staatssecretaris Fred Teeven zegt dat er de afgelopen jaren al veel is bereikt op het gebied van slachtofferzorg. #Slachtofferportaal
“Het portaal is nog maar 1e stap naar een digitaal portaal dat informatie moet gaan bevatten over al onze strafzaken.” #Slachtofferportaal
“Vandaag nemen we officieel een digitaal informatiesysteem in gebruik, up-to-date en beschikbaar op ieder moment.” #Slachtofferportaal
“Tegenwoordig is ons motto als OM: we richten ons op de verdachte, én we staan voor het slachtoffer.” #Slachtofferportaal
Obama in Sweden
Official feed from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. This feed will gather news articles, videos, photos and tweets from President Barack Obama's visit to Stockholm.
Storified by Utrikesdepartementet · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:48:25
Now: President Obama has arrived at Rosenbad for discussions and press conference with Prime Minister Reinfeldt. #ObamainSweden
Here's where you can get the latest on President Obama's trip to Sweden and the G-20 —> at.wh.gov/ox8eU
Weather in Stockholm today is picture perfect. Looking forward to a great day of meetings and events in honor of the US-Sweden partnership!
Now Barack #Obama has landed in #Sweden! Welcome Mr President! #ObamainSweden #ObamaSE
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Storified by Alexandre Stopnicki · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:48:27
Thuraya Unveils New SatSleeve
Storified by Menabulletin · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:48:59
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, September 4th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, today launched a new edition of the Thuraya SatSleeve, the world’s first and only satellite adaptor for the iPhone®. The new release not only allows users to make phone calls and to send SMS messages via Thuraya’s satellite network, it also enables them access to emails, as well as popular social media and instant messaging apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and WhatsApp among others. Thuraya SatSleeve users can now post news updates, chat via messaging apps with their contacts as well as send and receive email from the most remote locations in satellite mode. The device can be used across Thuraya’s extensive satellite network with coverage in over 140 countries.
Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya, said: “The new release of the SatSleeve, which now includes data, underscores our commitment towards delivering new and innovative mobile satellite products. Thuraya is powering ahead of the competition with our strong product innovation strategy focused on making satellite communications more accessible and user-friendly. Users today are increasingly relying on their smartphones to stay connected and we strongly believe in listening to them and to their requirements as we develop new mobile satellite products that align with their needs.”
Thuraya SatSleeve enables users to enjoy ubiquitous coverage even in the most remote environments. The device also serves as an important mobile communications device and security backup for users that are operating in remote locations and in areas where natural or man-made disasters can render terrestrial communications unavailable. The SatSleeve can be used across the Thuraya network either with a Thuraya SIM card or with a standard GSM SIM card available from 356 worldwide GSM operators across more than 160 countries. The Thuraya SatSleeve is available from all Thuraya Service Partners from September 10. For more information on the Thuraya SatSleeve, including pricing and airtime plans please check with your local Thuraya Service Partner.
About Thuraya Telecommunications Company
Thuraya Telecommunications Company is an industry leading MSS operator and a global telecommunication provider. Visit www.thuraya.com
Contacts
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Tel: + 971-4-4488-888
Email: corporatecomms@thuraya.com
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Storified by dedytaf2 · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:49:02
Welcoming event: NHS GMTS 2013
Monday, 2nd September 2013: Welcoming event for the NHS graduate management trainees 2013
Storified by NHS Leadership Academy · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:49:04
The induction was set out to reflect the values of current leadership thinking. Displaying collaboration, dispelling myths about great leaders at the front - it should be inclusive, it should show compassion, and hear their voice as much as others.
It helped new trainees reflect on their values and the values of the NHS as well as their own beliefs about the possibilities of the improvement process.
The day helped trainees to understand the context of their work and how it can help shape health outcomes - whatever their role or position i.e. how they personally can contribute to the broader aims of improving healthcare.
Trainees had the opportunity to hear and explore the voice of:
Other trainees past and present
Other senior leaders
The NHS Leadership Academy
Each other
Service users/patients
Clinicians
Their Academic providers
Others from their host organisations (dinner)
Trainees also had the opportunity to explore and question any fundamentals of the programme they require clarity about, spending time with each of their academic providers.
It set out that they are an opportunity for change. Exposing them to some of the big challenges ahead. Here are the highlights from social media activity throughout the day:
Wonderful atmosphere as our future leaders arrive - Follow #NHSGrad2013 to stay up to date!
Good luck to all the new @NHSGradScheme grads starting tomorrow!!! Can't believe it's been a year!!! Enjoy every minute!!!! #NHSGrad2013
@NHSGradScheme good luck to all the new #nhsgrad2013 starting today #ExcitingTimes
@NHSGradScheme good luck to all the new #nhsgrad2013 starting today #ExcitingTimes
"@evans_lil: @NHSGradScheme good luck to all the new #nhsgrad2013 starting today #ExcitingTimes" #NHSGMTS
Do you remember your first day in the NHS? Can feel the nerves! #nhsgrad2013
Best wishes to trainees starting #NHSGrad2013 today. 8 years since I started, it introduced me to wonderful people, ideas & opportunities
@KarenLynas2012 a room full of current and future leaders... Good luck everyone!! The hard and rewarding stuff starts here #nhsgrad2013
"@KarenLynas2012: So what's your top tip to our new trainees? #nhsgrad2013" #NHSGMTS
@KarenLynas2012 #nhsgrad2013 Excellent leadership will safe pt lives!
@KarenLynas2012 #nhsgrad2013 try these tips from @LydiaBenedetta: her top tips on your 1st year lydiasalice.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/tips-f… #NHSGMTS
@KarenLynas2012 Think like a patient act like a taxpayer #nhsgrad2013
#nhsgrad2013 listening to staff tell their very powerful, very personal reasons for wanting to join the NHS
@CFKArgentina tuitea desde Rusia
Storified by La Nacion · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:49:15
Tango 01. Llegando a San Petersburgo, sede de la nueva Cumbre del G20.
Bariloche. El círculo rojo y el círculo negro. No, no es título de ningún policial...
Es lo que pasó y lo que algunos, (muy pocos, pero muy poderosos) están intentando hacer en Argentina.
El pasado día domingo hubo elecciones en San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro. Aunque mucho no se difundió.
Y claro, si ganamos casi con el 55% de los votos en la ciudad más grande y cosmopolita de Patagonia norte.
FVS y Frente Grande (colectivo político que gobiernan Pcia. y Nación). Si hubieran perdido, principales titulares en portadas de diarios.
Pero en realidad, no fue el resultado lo más importante. Sino recordar: ¿POR QUÉ hubo elecciones en Bariloche?
Remember. Fue en diciembre del año pasado. Para las fiestas. Como siempre. Saqueos a supermercados que comenzaron allí…
Inmediatamente y como por arte de ¿magia? se replicaron en varios partidos de la 1ra sección electoral de la Pcia. de Bs. As.
Al Intendente de Bariloche se le revocó mandato por su actuación y responsabilidad ¿o participación? en los hechos.
Interventionists
Training to Become an Interventionists. Intervention 911 is committed to teaching others how to become trained Interventionists and adheres to an accountability that is a better standard for the industry.
Storified by james7nov · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:49:15
Are International Media Getting AFRICA Right? #BBCAfricaDebate
The BBC Africa asked a question. A good one; a tad too general. At first glance, it seemed the BBC was asking if 'they' are getting 'us' right. At second glance, it still seems like there was a dichotomy intended; perhaps unintentionally. Hey Ideal; meet Reality. Multimedia Uni, 29th Aug 2013
Storified by French_freddy · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:49:17
Are the international media getting Africa right? #bbcafricadebate on air & online this Friday at 19.00GMT. bbc.in/18YbSpA
And if you didn't get your q answered by @PeterHorrocks1 just now, he'll be tackling more of them in #bbcafricadebate - 1900gmt on Friday.
Looking forward to the #BBCAfricaDebate today... What do African audiences want from international media? Do share your views :D
Nice ---> “@jonksplicit: @juliegichuru they can start by potraying Africa not just as an image, but as a just image.” #BBCAfricaDebate
“@gabrielokumu: @juliegichuru undrstanding the circumstances before judging and giving misinformed opinion” #BBCAfricaDebate
@joseikofi Yes. And we're hoping to bring reaction from Kenya on the verdict as we prepare to broadcast #bbcafricadebate on Friday 19gmt.
Visiting the Republic of Rongai this morning for the #BBCAfricaDebate! :-P
Now at Multimedia Uni for #bbcafricadebate. Warthogs aplenty, spotted out in this bush. Sadly not part of the guest list.
On location for the #BBCAfricaDebate. Up for discussion: Is… (at Multimedia University College of Kenya (KCCT)) — path.com/p/2xGfcY
On #bbcafricadebate's panel are @PeterHorrocks1, @juliegichuru, @NiNanjira and @Moadow. Topic: Are Intn'l Media getting Africa right?
Where do you get your news from? #BBCAfricaDebate
News coverage has become too focused on events,and largely ignored processes. #bbcafricadebate
Is Africa the drunk continent? How Time Magazine ignored the data zite.to/17oxcTQ Interesting, in light of today's #BBCAfricaDebate
KE media, however, should treat us as a story, not just as an audience. Critical reporting would be welcome. @juliegichuru #BBCAfricaDebate
Agree with @juliegichuru. Foreign media should treat Africa as an audience not just a story. #BBCAfricaDebate
@NiNanjira how much did the narrative/nuances of international reporting on Africa really change over the years? #BBCAfricaDebate
#BBCAfricaDebate @JulieGichuru "Citizen had 100 correspondents who ascertained all election results from the ground"
@KibaliMoreithi actually digital teams working with correspondents getting results from polling stations led by @MikeOkinyi #BBCAfricaDebate
What was missing in Kenya's local media coverage of the elections was CRITICAL and RETICENT reporting. #bbcafricadebate
New Seo For 2013
Since 04/24/12 when Google dropped the Penguin hammer there have been even more alterations in seo and with seo services. The poor quality changes in Google Search have been so shameful and dramatic after the Penguin update that huge numbers of search engine optimization agencies have went bankrupt. Worse than useless because it costs the client money. Michael McGrath owns and operates McGrath Enterprise Seo. The McGrath Team offer amazing tips and advice at the site seo services blog - http://www.mcgrathenterpriseseo.com/blog. In addition 10s of thousands of workers who had previously been employed in the internet marketing industry have lost their jobs. Meantime the search engine giant Google raised their paid advertising revenue by 42% (what a co-incidence!. Some seo agencies did survive Penguinhit. However, it was not because of their ability to adapt to the new changes. It's merely due to the fact that they can land new clients. Because The big "G" has included a mountain of comlex regulations to their search algorithm, these algo alterations have stopped most search engine optimization workers ability to rank websites. Even though this is sad for those Seos there's a much scary fact that is often overlooked. Unfortunately it is not only that these inferior agencies are not able to gain serach exposure for their client's businesses but the optimization processes which they are using are actually causing damage to those sites in the Google SERPs. However, what Seos rarely admit is that these seo agencies are not only failing their clients in the SERPs they are actually destroying their rankings and online reputation with Google! They are in fact using, not only outdated optimization tactics but are emplying, seo techniques that are dangerously damaging to the websites they are pretending to help. Only elite companies such as McGrath Enterprise Seo Outsourcing have been able to survive and flourish while a multitude of businesses have had to shut up shop. With search engine optimization seo services on the market that are centered upon over optimized EMK anchors many great client sites are literally one update away from being ruined by a google penalty. Unfortunately seo agencies that risk a penguin penalty for their clients leave their clients in a terrible online situation as no non-brand sites ie. non big brand names have recovered from a penguin penalty. Even though this kind of dangerous seo behaviour is common most business owners are totally unaware that it is happening. Since the release of the Penguin update not very many seo companies have kept up their skill level. Most are still using tactics that do not work or are harmful to sites. Seo companies from all around the globe tend to make claims for rankings that they simply cannot live up to. Because it is so difficult for these companies to achieve rankings since Penguin hit some will even pretend to have ranked sites that they had nothing to do with or by showing rankings achieved for keywords that get no search volume and therefore have no competition. Many of these companies do not worry that they cannot produce results because they simply recycle their client list taking on new clients as the disillusioned clients leave. It is truly unfortunate that some seo agencies wilfully perform seo techniques that they know do not work and can even harm their client's sites. What's more they look at their clients merely as a paycheck and are constantly actively looking for new clients because they know they will lose the ones they already have due to their poor seo practices. If you are considering using an seo company then please be extremely careful who you chose. Check out the company and see what other people are saying about them. If they are very cheap then they are probably worthless. Be sure to investigate any seo agency you wish to use. Do they openly show their seo processes? Beware of any company that guards their "seo knoweldge" or hides behind a veil of secrecy because they are probably using spam tactics. Make sure you know exactly what seo techniques your seo company is using before you trust them with your valuable web properties. Don't just take an agency's word for it. Check their knowledge. Ask them about Panda, Penguin, over-optimization, low quality links and how they intend to build your site's authority. Drill into their knowledge of recent Google updates and ask them for examples of keywords that they have ranked websites for. Also ensure that the company supplied you with an exact match count of the searches performed for the keywords they have ranked. When it comes to online marketing and especially Google seo ensure you always use authentic businesses like this or you be taking a big risk of damaging your Google rankings, reducing your internet earnings and your brand.
Storified by giddypan2267 · Thu, Sep 05 2013 05:11:14
Worse than useless because it costs the client money.
Michael McGrath owns and operates McGrath Enterprise Seo. The McGrath Team offer amazing tips and advice at the site seo services blog - http://www.mcgrathenterpriseseo.com/blog.
In addition 10s of thousands of workers who had previously been employed in the internet marketing industry have lost their jobs. Meantime the search engine giant Google raised their paid advertising revenue by 42% (what a co-incidence!.
Some seo agencies did survive Penguinhit. However, it was not because of their ability to adapt to the new changes. It's merely due to the fact that they can land new clients.
Because The big "G" has included a mountain of comlex regulations to their search algorithm, these algo alterations have stopped most search engine optimization workers ability to rank websites.
Even though this is sad for those Seos there's a much scary fact that is often overlooked.
Unfortunately it is not only that these inferior agencies are not able to gain serach exposure for their client's businesses but the optimization processes which they are using are actually causing damage to those sites in the Google SERPs.
However, what Seos rarely admit is that these seo agencies are not only failing their clients in the SERPs they are actually destroying their rankings and online reputation with Google! They are in fact using, not only outdated optimization tactics but are emplying, seo techniques that are dangerously damaging to the websites they are pretending to help.
Only elite companies such as McGrath Enterprise Seo Outsourcing have been able to survive and flourish while a multitude of businesses have had to shut up shop.
With search engine optimization seo services on the market that are centered upon over optimized EMK anchors many great client sites are literally one update away from being ruined by a google penalty. Unfortunately seo agencies that risk a penguin penalty for their clients leave their clients in a terrible online situation as no non-brand sites ie. non big brand names have recovered from a penguin penalty.
Even though this kind of dangerous seo behaviour is common most business owners are totally unaware that it is happening.
Since the release of the Penguin update not very many seo companies have kept up their skill level. Most are still using tactics that do not work or are harmful to sites.
Seo companies from all around the globe tend to make claims for rankings that they simply cannot live up to. Because it is so difficult for these companies to achieve rankings since Penguin hit some will even pretend to have ranked sites that they had nothing to do with or by showing rankings achieved for keywords that get no search volume and therefore have no competition.
Many of these companies do not worry that they cannot produce results because they simply recycle their client list taking on new clients as the disillusioned clients leave.
It is truly unfortunate that some seo agencies wilfully perform seo techniques that they know do not work and can even harm their client's sites. What's more they look at their clients merely as a paycheck and are constantly actively looking for new clients because they know they will lose the ones they already have due to their poor seo practices. If you are considering using an seo company then please be extremely careful who you chose. Check out the company and see what other people are saying about them. If they are very cheap then they are probably worthless. Be sure to investigate any seo agency you wish to use.
Do they openly show their seo processes? Beware of any company that guards their "seo knoweldge" or hides behind a veil of secrecy because they are probably using spam tactics. Make sure you know exactly what seo techniques your seo company is using before you trust them with your valuable web properties.
Don't just take an agency's word for it. Check their knowledge. Ask them about Panda, Penguin, over-optimization, low quality links and how they intend to build your site's authority. Drill into their knowledge of recent Google updates and ask them for examples of keywords that they have ranked websites for.
Also ensure that the company supplied you with an exact match count of the searches performed for the keywords they have ranked.
When it comes to online marketing and especially Google seo ensure you always use authentic businesses like this or you be taking a big risk of damaging your Google rankings, reducing your internet earnings and your brand.
#traslocogeca
Geca cambia sede. Dopo 35 anni di attività e 16 anni nella sede di Cesano Boscone, abbiamo una nuova "casa"! Ecco uno storify dei tweet con l'hashtag #traslocogeca che hanno accompagnato le varie fasi del trasloco, dall'individuazione del nuovo stabilimento fino al trasloco vero e proprio...
Storified by Geca Industrie Grafiche · Thu, Sep 05 2013 05:11:15
La Fabbrica dei Libri cambia casa: dai primi di settembre Geca si trasferirà nella nuova sede di San Giuliano Milanese!
La nuova insegna a San Giuliano Milanese sarà illuminata con i led, non più con i neon. E sarà decisamente più visibile... #traslocogeca
Domani la prima macchina da stampa entrerà in funzione nella nuova sede Geca. Il reparto finishing non è più solo! #traslocogeca
Search Engine Optimization in 2013 And Beyond
April 2013 saw the seo landscape become unrecognisable effecting users of Search and seo specialists alike. The changes in Google Search have been so dramatic after Penguin that large amounts of seo agencies have went bankrupt. A competitive search phrase usually produces no less than 10,000 hits per month yet many seo companies use examples of rankings they have achieved for terms that get less than 100 hits per month! A total waste of money. Michael McGrath owns and operates McGrath Enterprise Seo. Michael McGrath offers amazing tips and advice over at seo services tool bar. In addition tens of thousands of employees who had been employed in the internet marketing industry have lost their jobs. Meantime the search engine giant increased their paid advertising revenue by 42%. Many search engine optimization agencies did survive Penguin. However, it is not due to their search engine optimization knowledge. It's simply because they can land new clients. In recent times, due to all the changes in search, it is not possible to rank sites with pre-penguin seo. One might be mistaken for thinking that the only harm done in seo was the loss of jobs and the closing of seo companies due to their inability to adapt to the constant Google changes. The lose of jobs and failures of seo companies is not the worst thing to come out of all the Google madness. Something that is rarely touched upon. This is due to the simple fact that there aren't enough good Seos left who can see what it happening. Most seo professionals worth their salt that about 99% of the will be unable to continue for long due to the simple fact that they can't get results for the customers. Though what these professionals don't often address is the fact that these inferior seo charlatans are not purely failing their clients in the SERPs they are actually destroying their rankings and online reputation with Google! These agencies are in fact utilising, not just outdated off-page seo practices but are using, seo processes that are 100% detrimental to the longevity and sustainability of the websites that they are claiming to help. It is only the very best companies such as facebook have expanded while inferior companies have closed their virtual doors. The great majority of seo businesses, even well known ones, are using outdated procedures that are based on on heavy use of exact match keyword anchor text. This is placing their client's valuable web properties at extremely high risk. And, unfortunately it is becoming more evident with each passing day that non big brand names cannot and will never recover from Penguin. Unfortunately most clients of these seo companies are totally unaware of the danger they are putting their sites in. Although there are still plenty of seo agencies around there are not that many who can actually produce results. Search engine Optimization agencies, especially ones that are not natural English speakers, just cannot create the rankings that they claim they can and make promises that they cannot deliver. Because it is so difficult for these companies to achieve rankings since Penguin hit some will even pretend to have ranked sites that they had nothing to do with or by showing rankings achieved for keywords that get no search volume and therefore have no competition. Many of these companies do not worry that they cannot produce results because they simply recycle their client list taking on new clients as the disillusioned clients leave. It is truly unfortunate that some seo agencies wilfully perform seo techniques that they know do not work and can even harm their client's sites. What's more they look at their clients merely as a paycheck and are constantly actively looking for new clients because they know they will lose the ones they already have due to their poor seo practices. It is time that seo companies were held responsible for their actions and I urge every potential seo client to do their due diligence when they consider which seo services to use. Be sure to investigate any seo agency you wish to use. Are they open about the techniques they use? Are they very guarded about how they perform search engine optimization? Be sure any company you work with highlights their processes and explains how they intend to rank your site. Don't just take an agency's word for it. Check their knowledge. Ask them about Panda, Penguin, over-optimization, low quality links and how they intend to build your site's authority. Drill into their knowledge of recent Google updates and ask them for examples of keywords that they have ranked websites for. If examples of rankings are given to check the exact match search count on the Google keyword tool or have someone else do it for you. Are those keywords generating enough traffic to make the claims by the seo company stand up, or do their claims fall short because the keywords ranked are worthless? You should always employ the seo services of genuine seo businesses to perform your seo. If you select an inferior seo service then you will get inferior results that may even and probably will damage your brand online.
Storified by giddypan2267 · Thu, Sep 05 2013 05:11:17
A competitive search phrase usually produces no less than 10,000 hits per month yet many seo companies use examples of rankings they have achieved for terms that get less than 100 hits per month! A total waste of money.
Michael McGrath owns and operates McGrath Enterprise Seo. Michael McGrath offers amazing tips and advice over at seo services tool bar.
In addition tens of thousands of employees who had been employed in the internet marketing industry have lost their jobs. Meantime the search engine giant increased their paid advertising revenue by 42%.
Many search engine optimization agencies did survive Penguin. However, it is not due to their search engine optimization knowledge. It's simply because they can land new clients.
In recent times, due to all the changes in search, it is not possible to rank sites with pre-penguin seo.
One might be mistaken for thinking that the only harm done in seo was the loss of jobs and the closing of seo companies due to their inability to adapt to the constant Google changes. The lose of jobs and failures of seo companies is not the worst thing to come out of all the Google madness. Something that is rarely touched upon. This is due to the simple fact that there aren't enough good Seos left who can see what it happening.
Most seo professionals worth their salt that about 99% of the will be unable to continue for long due to the simple fact that they can't get results for the customers.
Though what these professionals don't often address is the fact that these inferior seo charlatans are not purely failing their clients in the SERPs they are actually destroying their rankings and online reputation with Google! These agencies are in fact utilising, not just outdated off-page seo practices but are using, seo processes that are 100% detrimental to the longevity and sustainability of the websites that they are claiming to help.
It is only the very best companies such as facebook have expanded while inferior companies have closed their virtual doors.
The great majority of seo businesses, even well known ones, are using outdated procedures that are based on on heavy use of exact match keyword anchor text. This is placing their client's valuable web properties at extremely high risk. And, unfortunately it is becoming more evident with each passing day that non big brand names cannot and will never recover from Penguin.
Unfortunately most clients of these seo companies are totally unaware of the danger they are putting their sites in.
Although there are still plenty of seo agencies around there are not that many who can actually produce results.
Search engine Optimization agencies, especially ones that are not natural English speakers, just cannot create the rankings that they claim they can and make promises that they cannot deliver. Because it is so difficult for these companies to achieve rankings since Penguin hit some will even pretend to have ranked sites that they had nothing to do with or by showing rankings achieved for keywords that get no search volume and therefore have no competition.
Many of these companies do not worry that they cannot produce results because they simply recycle their client list taking on new clients as the disillusioned clients leave.
It is truly unfortunate that some seo agencies wilfully perform seo techniques that they know do not work and can even harm their client's sites. What's more they look at their clients merely as a paycheck and are constantly actively looking for new clients because they know they will lose the ones they already have due to their poor seo practices. It is time that seo companies were held responsible for their actions and I urge every potential seo client to do their due diligence when they consider which seo services to use. Be sure to investigate any seo agency you wish to use.
Are they open about the techniques they use? Are they very guarded about how they perform search engine optimization? Be sure any company you work with highlights their processes and explains how they intend to rank your site.
Don't just take an agency's word for it. Check their knowledge. Ask them about Panda, Penguin, over-optimization, low quality links and how they intend to build your site's authority. Drill into their knowledge of recent Google updates and ask them for examples of keywords that they have ranked websites for.
If examples of rankings are given to check the exact match search count on the Google keyword tool or have someone else do it for you. Are those keywords generating enough traffic to make the claims by the seo company stand up, or do their claims fall short because the keywords ranked are worthless?
You should always employ the seo services of genuine seo businesses to perform your seo. If you select an inferior seo service then you will get inferior results that may even and probably will damage your brand online.
St. Jacobs Market renewal
More than 300 vendors are operating at the oudoor market and Peddler's Village in St. Jacobs Thursday morning in the wake of the fire that destroyed the main market building on Labour Day. Follow developments here, via social media.
Storified by WR Record · Thu, Sep 05 2013 05:12:13
Just saw Mayor Todd Cowan on the Weather Network supporting the St. Jacobs Farmers Market! @Woolwichupdates @wethernetwork #SJFMFire
Picked up a bushel of Roma tomatoes at the St.Jacobs Farmers Market. The sun has risen on a new day for the market.
@stjacobsmarket is open today #WRAwesome so get there and support farmers recovering from #SJFMfire. @WRAwesome
.@570News @stjacobsmarket @cclark570 @CBCKW891 I always shop here on Thurs. Sounds like it may be unusually busy for a Thurs. #Greatnews!
@those2girls absolutely. But I love how connected and strong this community is. The #SJFM will be bigger and better than ever.
Premier Wynne to visit St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Thurs after big fire Monday #sjfmfire #ontpoli #waterloo 878 Weber St. North Woolwich
The Fire Marshall has concluded its onsite investigation into the #sjfmfire. Specific items of interest have been taken from the site.
The St. Jacob's Farmers Market is open tomorrow. Let's all try to show our support. #SJFMFire #WRAwesome
RT @RosieDelCampo: St Jacobs Farmers Market outdoor sales open 7 am tomorrow; premier Kathleen Wynne planning visit. #SJFMFire @CTVKitchener
St. Jacobs Market Vendor List W/ Alternate Addresses! Please RT docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv… #SJFMFire #BuyLocal #HELP
#SJFMFire RT @GreenApplePics: @WRAwesome support our vendors-find them here: greenapplephoto.blogspot.ca/2013/09/st-jac…
#Cbridge Fall Fair offers space and support to St. Jacobs vendors: rarerepublic.com/st-jacobs-farm… #SJFMFire
Conversation with @jmooallem
Storified by Jeffrey Krider · Thu, Sep 05 2013 05:12:13
************ OH MY GOD, LOOK, I WROTE ABOUT POWER OUTAGES CAUSED BY SQUIRRELS IN THE NEW YORK TIMES *********** http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/01/opinion/sunday/squirrel-power.html
Global And China Tetrahydrofuran(THF) Industry 2013 Market Research Report
A key feature of this report is it focus on major industry players, providing an overview, raw materials analysis, product capacity, production price and contact information.
Storified by BellaH · Thu, Sep 05 2013 05:12:37
The report provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, applications and industry chain structure. Global market analysis and Chinese domestic market analysis are provided with a focus on history, developments, trends and competitive landscape of the market. A comparison between the international and Chinese situation is also offered.
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Group Two: The divisive Case of Jodie and Mary
A compendium detailing the second case study by Kelley Sheets, Michael Hoff, Peter Tirella, Ryan Divers, and Theo Diamandis.
Storified by tdiamandis · Thu, Sep 05 2013 05:12:41
The case: What is the situation and what is the moral dilemma?
The situation: After finding out that she expecting conjoined twins (named Jodie and Mary), a Catholic mother and father consulted British doctors who believed that the family’s best bet was an operation. Jodie was, at the time, supplying blood for her sister, Mary; they shared a heart and set of lungs. This operation would most likely result in the death of one baby (Mary), but would save the life of Jodie. Without the operation, both children would die. However, when the parents refused, the doctors took it to court and got permission to proceed with the surgery and Jodie was saved at the expense of Mary's life.
The moral dilemma: In order to save one baby and give it a happy, healthy life, another baby must be sacrificed. If both are allowed to live naturally, they will both die.
Explanations of Highlighted Arguments:
The Argument that We Should Save as Many as We Can
-The textbook form of this argument is that we should do the greatest good for the greatest number of people. This idea is commonly referred to as utilitarianism.
-This is an example of applied ethics. It takes the general theory of utilitarianism and, given the evidence, applies that theory to this particular situation.
-This argument is also an example of normative ethics. Skipping the meta-ethical step and assuming that human life is valuable, the argument immediately jumps to asking how we can save the most human lives in this context. Because the children will almost certainly both die without the operation, the parents should have performed the operation in order to maximize the chances that one of their children survived.
-The Pros:
o Maximizes the chances that at least one child lives
-The Cons:
o Takes the decision away from the parents
o Kills the other sister faster – why is her life less valuable than the other’s?
The Argument from the Sanctity of Human Life
-The textbook form of this argument is that we should not voluntarily end a human life, no matter what the consequences.
-This is a meta-ethical argument that doesn’t suppose a utilitarian argument. The ethical question becomes: “is it right to prematurely end someone’s life?” Ultimately, the parents decided that doing so was not ethical and they wanted not to perform the surgery. The only relevant question is an absolute statement, not taking into account the current situation and making a normative decision about what should be done given the circumstances.
- The Pros:
o The parents chose this – you should respect their decision.
o It is unethical to prematurely end a human life – no matter what the benefits or consequences may be.
o All human life is valuable – should not sacrifice one to protect another
- The Cons:
o Ensures that both children die, when one would survive if the operation is performed
Arguments for the case:
Use of logical fallacies:
Appeal to nature claim: Separating the twins would be a violation of what nature has intended, so therefore it is “bad” and the twins should not be operated upon. Conversely, leaving the twins be as they are is natural and therefore “good,” so the operation should not be pursued.
Strawman claim: By saving only one of the children, you basically want to murder the other. Murdering is something extremely reprehensible, and you should feel that the decision is “bad” because you are stealing another’s right to live.