AVMA News
AUGUST 19, 2024
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to maintain a mobile veterinary clinic in Ukraine and purchase food for thousands of the country’s animals.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 18, 2024
When the new NL 10x and 14×52 mm binoculars were announced by Swarovski, even though I find this series a bit oversized for my tastes, I was still curious about the 10s. I mean, which birder uses 14s? Do you know anyone using such a high magnification? Exactly, neither do I.
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Sales and Marketing Management
AUGUST 21, 2024
Implementing and refining a customer segmentation strategy is crucial for maximizing marketing effectiveness and achieving better business outcomes. The post Unlocking the Power of Personalization: Mastering Customer Segmentation appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.
SalesFuel
AUGUST 22, 2024
Productivity was on her mind when my grandmother didn’t want my pre-teen friends helping me work in her yard. Willingly, they’d bike over to help me mow and rake so we could be off to more thrilling adventures. She argued that “two boys are worth half-a-boy, and three boys are like no boys at all!” I admit she was right. It’s not that they were difficult co-workers.
AVMA News
AUGUST 22, 2024
A federal district court in Texas on August 20 blocked implementation of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent final rule banning most noncompete agreements.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 18, 2024
The vast majority of Palaearctic birds have now finished breeding and are either heading south, dispersing locally or going into moult. Many of the birds now heading south are in a terrible state, ready to drop the old feathers and replace them with new ones. Some start the moult, then pause it in order to migrate and complete it in the winter quarters.
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SalesFuel
AUGUST 20, 2024
Supervisors and managers have heard the stories, and sometimes the complaints, about the up-and-coming Gen Z workforce. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking these employees present a management problem. Using the right team improvement ideas, you can get the most out of your younger employees. Best Team Improvement Ideas to Boost Gen Z Success The good news is these employees like being part of a team and want to contribute to team success.
AVMA News
AUGUST 20, 2024
Dr. Janis Shinkawa, a multi-practice owner in Ventura, California, was recently installed as chair of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ board of directors. The organization has been advocating for and training women entrepreneurs since 1975.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 23, 2024
Dr. Roberta L. Bondar’s handsome new book of photographs, Space for Birds: Patterns and Parallels of Beauty and Flight, comes in two halves, but it has several subjects and multiple viewpoints. Part One of the book concerns the Lesser Flamingo, which has, Dr. Bondar observes, four separate wild populations in the world, in Africa and western India and Pakistan.
AVMA News
AUGUST 22, 2024
The American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV) held a networking reception and its annual business meeting on June 23 in Austin, Texas. The association seated new officials.
AVMA News
AUGUST 22, 2024
The American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) held its annual diplomate meeting virtually on July 13. The ACVPM presented awards and seated officials.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 20, 2024
What is your favorite bird species? A tough question! As you start birding, you also start to form a clear list of your favorite birds in your mind, such as the Black-backed Grosbeak. That bird to me is a symbol of where I come from as a birder. But then there is the Green-bearded Helmetcrest, the most iconic species at the Sumapaz paramo birding hotspot.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 20, 2024
As many birders, nature lovers, and avid travelers know, Costa Rica has much to offer. It has something for everyone. Tasty food, incredible birding, hot springs, beaches, historic sites – Costa Rica does not miss a beat when it comes to a good vacation. It is even a retirement haven in Central America for those who want to enjoy the pura vida lifestyle.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 22, 2024
Two weeks ago, I wrote here about what may end up being my Bird of the Year for 2024: a Lesser Ground-Cuckoo which gave us fantastic views in my beloved town of Paso Ancho, Michoacán. This sighting was so exciting for me (seriously, you have to check out this bird’s face), that I dedicated the entire post to that one bird.
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10,000 Birds
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hongbenghe, a small village right at the border of China’s Yunnan province and Myanmar, has a number of woodpeckers. And most birders (though not all – see here for an exception) quite like woodpeckers, making it a good topic for a dedicated post.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 17, 2024
Just the other day we had an extensive lunch with my Mozambican in-laws. To make things even better, a family member I had not yet met (after close to four decades of marriage) joined us. The reminiscing started. My in-laws had stayed after independence – being more African than Portuguese to start with and not having any connection to metropole Portugal other than the language.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 22, 2024
We are birders. All of us are, or we wouldn’t be meeting here on 10,000 Birds quite so frequently. Birds rule our world. The prospect of encountering birds is what makes us get up early in the morning and leave the comforts of our homes to venture out into nature’s wilds and wilderness. Once we are there and surrounded by a world of wonders, we do what we do best: find birds.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 23, 2024
One of the first birds I remember seeing was a Green Woodpecker. It had landed on our neighbours’ lawn, and I was invited round to see it. I was only five at the time, but already fascinated by birds and the proud possessor of my own copy of The Observers’ Book of Birds.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 22, 2024
Seasoned readers of 10,000 Birds probably already know the drill: A post showing an exaggerated AI-created illustration means we are asking for new writers. You don’t need to tell us that these illustrations are quite ugly – we know. However, for reasons not clear to us, they seem to be effective enough. At least the number of 10,000 Birds writers has increased quite a bit in 2024.
SalesFuel
AUGUST 21, 2024
Challenge: Create a competitive banking digital ad campaign Jacob Flaten, a media consultant from Sparklight Advertising and a multiple Sell Smarter Award winner, has been using AdMall for four years and knows if, and when, it can help him during a sales process. This was especially true when it came to creating a banking digital ad campaign for a bank looking to bring in more new business.
SalesFuel
AUGUST 21, 2024
Learning how to effectively manage feedback will set you apart professionally. Too often, egos get in the way when hearing feedback. Or, sellers don’t know what to do with the feedback they receive. Developing this soft skill will help you use feedback to grow and improve. Manage feedback like an Olympian When receiving and using feedback , Michael Gervais encourages us to look to Olympic athletes.
SalesFuel
AUGUST 19, 2024
Sellers who can craft a winning sales call to action have a big advantage over others. It’s an especially helpful skill for videos. Videos are a must-have tool for sellers. And they are useful for a variety of situations. But, best practices impact success. Sellers must ensure they’re using tactics that connect with buyers. Sharing her expertise with LinkedIn, Rachel Shi emphasizes the importance of best-practice awareness.
SalesFuel
AUGUST 23, 2024
27% of U.S. consumers plan to start their holiday shopping in October, according to data from eMarketer. Since 55% of consumers say they prefer receiving holiday email ads over other ads, your client needs to get moving. Here’s what they need to know. How to Craft this Holiday Season’s Most Successful Email Marketing Campaign Start Now U.S. consumers aren’t waiting as long as they used to before beginning their holiday shopping.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 21, 2024
We were travelling to historic Cape Race, when we encountered a traffic jam. Four Woodland Caribou were trotting along in the middle of the road. That is not what we expected to see, as our guide took us to the most south-easterly corner of Newfoundland in early July 2018. We were out to find Willow Ptarmigan and seabirds.
SalesFuel
AUGUST 19, 2024
Rising costs are making consumers spend less on everything, even holiday shopping. And digital marketing costs are continuing to get more expensive. Here are the digital ad campaigns your client should be using to earn more sales and a better ROI. Surging Digital Ad Campaign Costs Threaten Holiday Promotion Spending Consumers are Focused on Saving Money According to an article from Salesforce , 37% of U.S. consumers are in more credit card debt than last year.
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