Friday, August 3, 2012

What is Klout? Who are the top influencers in the wine ... - blog*spot

I'm compiling a list of the people with the highest scores in the wine industry. This first article includes only influencers whose name starts with letters G, H, I or J. You will find their names, scores, links to their pages (twitter, facebook, google+, klout, etc), as well as their top influences on Klout (besides wine).

Here they are... Wait a second... Please note that only scores over 40 were included. If you are my friend on Facebook and were not included... work harder! :)

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#Wine, #spirits, food lover and #smell ambassador // 75 to 95% of taste is actually smell // What have you smelled lately?

?? 47

Master Sommelier, wine consultant and educator

?? 55

...about wine.

?? 45

This is my wine account! Try @MNFTWEETER for sports and @KRWPF for Social Media Thanks for the follows!

?? 57

Love to eat, write, talk; and think about FOOD! Award winning freelance writer for multiple outlets, cooking school in Italy; and yes Marcella Hazan is MIL

?? 51

#winelover, #foodie, global nomad, did Intl #Media / #socialmedia for @Vinitalytour & @MyOperawine and marketing for luxury gds brands

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24 years travelling the world as a wine professional leads me to tweet, write and teach all that is amazing about food, wine and living a good life.

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J'ai grandi en Gironde mais je me suis install? en ?le de France pour ma vie professionnelle au service des vins et de la gastronomie. #accordsmetsvins #vin

?? 61

Content Strategist at CA Technologies, Writer, Steelers Fan, Husband, Father and Executive Editor of NewYorkCorkReport.com

??? 64

Una vita con le gambe sotto al tavolo

?? 60

wine speaker, educator, tv host, author, general lover of life who takes my work seriously but not myself. drinking for a living makes me #happy

?? 56

Publicist specializing in wine, food and the arts ? Hands-On PR Pro. ?Your Message Matters.? Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Writing, Events.

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Senior Editor Wine Business Monthly; MW student. IWC table chair. Author Wines of the Pacific Northwest+author of wine blog: www.lisasharahall.com #winelover

?? 45

A Woman's Guide to Champagne will be released fall 2012. Follow updates and other Champagne-related news and events @ http://liz-palmer.com/ [Champagne+]

?? 61

Creator of The Outsiders. Wine PR, writing, editing & translation (FR/ENG) for Gilbert & Gaillard, Sud de France and Languedoc-Roussillon wine producers

?? 52

Grande amoureuse du vin, passionn?e par ceux qui les font, blogueuse et consultante en communication et marketing...www.quillesdefilles.com

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#Asolo #Prosecco #Docg #Superiore & #colfondo producers .We work respecting the environment we live in #Organic #wine cert. in 2014 #italy

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Responsabile Marketing @ilMosnel in Franciacorta. Fare vino il mio lavoro. Vino, cibo, libri, musica, nuoto, tecnologia e Jack Russel le mie passioni

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International Wine Observer, writes for Expat Women. Consumer Behavior Expert, prehistoric Internet HiTech Eng, insomnia carrier, winelover blogger

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Wine blogger. Simply #WineLover

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Blogger - PhD Wine & Spirits digital strategic communication planner - Paris- Verona & more...

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Swedish #archaeologist and #winelover, blogs on #archaeology and wine (http://tiny.cc/n8wir & http://tinyurl.com/bra3thf). #Arkeolog #vinbloggare #Stockholm

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Co-founder and CEO Vinogusto.com, I love wine and online media. #winelover

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WINE? WHAT ELSE!

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journalist, wein blogger, wine critic, webworker, online publizist

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helping wine enthusiasts jostle the jaded, slay the snooty + drink bravely; award-winning author; PBS TV judge; wine expert for Pottery Barn + Food Network

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Greek Wine Insider. Linking top Greek wine producers with importers, merchants, gastronomy and consumers.

?? 56

Head Sommelier and Restaurant Manager in Montecarlo as main job. Blogger & wine consultant for passion

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1st time Daddy-2-B, booze wine & food make me giddy, social media is easy so stop effing it up, my wife IS my favorite person!

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Besch?ftige mich mit Wein, Social Media Marketing, Web-Entwicklung. Bin Koch, dreifacher Vater, Bahnhofsbesitzer...

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Wine Promoter Freelance - Divulgatore del Vino - Degustatore - Organizzazione Eventi Vino - Wine Writer - Autore - http://essenzialmentevino.com/?

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Writer curious about nature, culture, food, wine, and place. Strategist, designer, teacher, speaker. MA in creative writing, CSW. I like hard questions.

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Here We Go~Director-Academy of Wine Communications-Finger Lakes~Happy Wife~Community Manager @Vin65Team~Mama to a Tibetan Spaniel & housecat

?? 45

Consultor especializado en turismo y enogastronom?a. T?cnico en e-commerce,marketing 2.0 y comunicaci?n, vinculado al sector agroalimentario y tur?stico.

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Michael W.Pleitgen wine consulting and education founder of

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The Wine Country Broker? Realtor? Serving The Fine Wine Counties Of Sonoma, Napa & Mendocino. Home To Excellent People & An Awesome Lifestyle.

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Blog about wine at @thruthebunghole. Certified Wine Educator. WSET Diploma. Account Supervisor at Balzac Communications.

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Winelover by profession

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Wine lover, wine blogger, & foodie. Love good wine, travel, & living life to the fullest. Manolo Blahnik- wearing fashionista, wanderluster.

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President & CEO of @FLXWineCountry. Creative strategist, wine and tourism marketing specialist, leader of #TeamRiesling #FLXwine, #FLXfood. I LOVE NY!

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Top scores (60+ / letters G, H, I, and J):

Jamie Goode 69

Ilkka Sir?n 67

Grace Hoffman 64

Juan Manuel Gonzalvo Mancilla 64

Jasmine Hirsch 62

James Marshall Berry 61

Galina Todorova Niforou 60

Joe Roberts 60

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?Very interesting fact (4): Jamie Goode has the highest score I've found so far... Is there a chance that fame and a high klout score have some sort of connection?
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Top scores (60+ / letters E and F):
  1. Fran?ois Desperriers 69?
  2. Emmanuel Delmas 68?

Very interesting fact (3): 8 of the people above have #winelover in their profiles

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Very interesting fact (3):? Have you noticed that both top scores so far (Andre and Dusan) have #winelover in their profiles?

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?Top scores (60+ / letters A and B)
  1. Andre Ribeirinho 68
  2. Arto Koskelo 67?
  3. Alexandra Corvo? 63
  4. Anne-Victoire Jocteur Monrozier 61


Very interesting fact: The 4 top scores for letters A and B are EWBC alumni... let's see if this "coincidence" occurs with the other letters of the alphabet... The other common factor is that they are all my friends in real life... :)

Please let us know if your Klout score has changed since this article was published and we will gladly get it fixed for you.

Cheers,

LA

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Source: http://thewinehub.blogspot.com/2012/08/what-is-klout-who-are-top-influencers_2.html

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Requirement Management Tools- efficiency factor in Software ...


Internet and Technology | Computers and Technology | * Written by Cruz Zachary | Wednesday, 01 August 2012 01:06 | Word Count: 478

The technologically sound business world today has paved way for a globalized environment. As the numbers of potential customer increases, their needs and demands also increase. Requirements play a major role in the development of new applications and software as this gives birth to new and innovative ideas which lead to further development of applications by various software experts across the world.

Requirement management has a critical effect on an organization's development costs and software quality and plays a significant role in the success of any project in a distributed software development life cycle. Optimal management of requirements thus critically demands the use of a fully functional Requirements Management tool. Collaboration and re-usability are the two main aspects of requirements management, that will considerably help in a distributed software development environment.

However, the requirements management tool needs to be one that would cater for tough situations in a product development process. Simplicity to use and flexibility is a major feature that is required of a requirements management tool as requirements undergo changes during the software development process. Being used as a secure and centralized shared platform these tools should enable business analysts, development teams to interact in a dynamic situation and handle the change management with ease.

A good requirements management tool should have features that allow users to gain access to requirement management solutions even from remote locations thus facilitating collaboration across geographically dispersed teams. The automated features help the organization in performing speedy requirements management tasks such as creating requirements documents. Further a comprehensive traceability matrix will allow multiple relations as well as custom ones between Requirements.

Efficiency of the requirement management tool is determined by the level of proactive and reactive impact analysis and changes that are automatically forwarded to the stakeholders. This helps the organization to address any corrective actions and ensure synchronization. Such actions will ensure that the issues are addressed early in the software development life cycle which will in turn minimize the costs incurred in the process.

Equipped with a built-in work flow and implemented with the best practices, a good requirements management tool facilitates easy, effective and efficient collaboration between the external and internal stakeholders irrespective of the location they are based in. This results in a top-quality application matching the user requirements while totally complying all internal and external requirements.

The requirements management tools from the leaders of the industry is a completely web based one with rich implementation of requirements gathering, parsing, management, traceability, base lining and intelligent reporting in a process-driven, methodology. This enables project teams available locally as well as located distantly to effectively manage and map requirements. These tools enable effective telecommuting, better management and control of offshore projects and better collaboration between functional groups and service partners.

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Yamaha Approves Nine OHV GRANTs in the Second Quarter of 2012

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., Continues Aggressive Support of OHV Enthusiasts and Riding Areas Topping $2 Million in GRANTs Since 2008

CYPRESS, CA ? August 2, 2012 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.?s,?OHV Access Initiative?? the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation?s Trails (GRANTs) ? approved nine projects supporting responsible, safe OHV riding and open, sustainable OHV access to trails and riding areas across the country.? The second quarter GRANTs for 2012 exceeded $122,000 bringing Yamaha?s direct investment in the OHV community nationwide to more than $2 million since its inception in 2008.

The recent funding cycle for the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative featured a new national partner in the protection of recreational access to public lands.? The National Wild Turkey Federation joins Yamaha?s growing list of national OHV industry and land stewardship leaders.

?Yamaha is proud to work with diverse organizations with a national reach to help bring needed attention to the concerns facing motorized recreation in this country,? said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV and SxS marketing manager. ??Organizations such as TreadLightly, the Off-Road Business Association and, now, the National Wild Turkey Federation, utilize their networks to identify OHV riding area projects across the country, bring them to our attention and coordinate resources to address issues large and small for the benefit of the larger OHV community.?

These nine organizations were awarded GRANTs totaling more than $122,000 in the second quarter 2012 funding cycle of the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative:

  • Missouri Mudders Enduro Riders Association ? O?Fallon, Mo.
  • Mountwood Park ATV Adventures ? Parkesburg, W.Va.
  • National Wild Turkey Federation
  • Off-Road Business Association (ORBA)
  • Red Rock Riders Association ? Pengilly, Minn.
  • Ride With Respect ? Moab, Utah
  • Sierra National Forest ? Clovis, Calif.
  • TreadLightly!
  • Tri-County ATV Recreation and Rescue Association ? Heilwood, Pa.

Yamaha is actively seeking qualified projects at local, state and federal levels.? To date, projects have been funded in 36 states across the country; click here to see a map of GRANT projects. The current OHV Access Initiative GRANT application form and guidelines are available online at www.yamahaohvaccess.com.? The deadline to submit an application for consideration in the third quarter GRANT funding cycle for 2012 is September 29, 2012.

The remaining 2012 calendar for GRANT application submission and review deadlines is as follows:

Submission Schedule (Approval Deadline)

  • July 1 ? September 29, 2012 (October 31, 2012)
  • October 1 ? November 30, 2012 (January 11, 2013)

About the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative
The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative is the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation?s Trails (GRANTs).? Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of trails, maintained and rehabilitated countless riding areas, improved staging areas, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local riding communities across the country to improve the OHV experience.

Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies and other members of the OHV community in the United States. ?A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects.

Examples of appropriate projects for GRANTs include, but are not limited to:

  • Trail development, restoration and maintenance
  • Trail signage and map production
  • Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance
  • Land stewardship, trail safety and education

Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the OHV Access Initiative are available?here. ?For specific questions about the OHV Access Initiative, call Yamaha?s dedicated OHV Access Initiative Hotline at?1-877-OHV-TRAIL?(877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com or write to: Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Review Committee, 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-5101.

About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company?s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. ?YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Van Holmes
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
(714) 761-7370
van_holmes@yamaha-motor.com

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Active Kids Needs Downtime in Summertime | Musings from Me on ...

Busy. That?s the word I would use to describe our summer. And we cut back on activities?a lot. But we?re still chock-a-block full over here. From swim team to workout sessions at the health club to doctor/dental appointments to day trips, our calendar is packed.

Downtime. That?s the word to describe what we need after all the activity of the summer. With three kids and two adults all racing in different directions, finding time to just do nothing is key. Sometimes my kids will read, play with Lego, do a puzzle, eat a snack, or just snooze. Other times the kids will want screen time?either games or movies.

Movie watching is an activity we can all do. Sometimes we?ll watch a movie together. Usually we?ll watch at night. Other times one kid will want to watch a movie in the afternoon. After a morning of swimming, an afternoon spent watching a movie is probably a good option. Watching a movie allows a child to recharge his batteries. I don?t worry as much about screentime in the summer as I know that my children are spending time each day reading, doing summer workbooks, or chores.

Recently, we watched a couple of movies from KaBoom! Kids. One of the movies was Donkey X. My son was the reviewer for this movie. Donkey X is an animated film featuring Rucio, a brave but mischievous donkey. The movie follows Don Quixote travels with his donkey sidekick, Rucio. My son liked that Rucio was silly. There were swordfights and battles aplenty as Don Quixote does battle with the Half Moon Knight. Available in English, Spanish, and French. Price: $19.99.

Another movie we reviewed was Freddy Frogface. Victor and his friends want you to know that being small isn?t easy. And having to deal with a bully like Freddy is tough. I like the way that Victor stands up to Freddy. He won?t let Freddy push him around. Available in English. Price: $29.99.

To round out the pair of animated films we watched, was a live action film called Smitty. Is there a better film than one where a kid is paired with a dog? I think not. 13-year-old Ben spends the summer with his grandfather. It?s not long before Ben teams up on adventures with Smitty. I like that through Smitty Ben learns about friendship, family, and responsibility. The movie stars actors that Mom and Dad will know well?Mira Sorvino, Peter Fonda, Louis Gossett, Jr., and Jason London. Available in English. Price: $32.99.

Go to KaBoom Kids to learn more about the other DVDs titles available.

All three movies can be purchased from Target, Walmart, or amazon.com.

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Auto Repairs Don't Have to Be Difficult

Is your car giving you problems? Are you worried that you are soon going to have an expensive repair to deal with? If so, there are a few things that you can do. Auto repairs don?t have to be a difficult experience. If you find a good mechanic, plan ahead, and consult with your insurance company, then getting through your vehicle troubles will be much more manageable.

Find a Good Mechanic

The first thing you can do to make sure that your auto repairs go smoothly is to find a good mechanic. It is important that you find someone that you can trust and who will give you a fair price. It is a good idea to ask your friends and family members if they know of someone who can do the work for you. It is always better to have some familiarity with the person doing the work before you bring in your car, and getting a recommendation is a good way to accomplish this. It is also a good way of finding out whether or not a potential mechanic does good work. After all, you want to make sure that your car is in good hands.

Plan Ahead

Another thing that will help your auto repairs to be hassle-free is planning. Once you start to suspect that your car might have something wrong with it, it is a good idea to begin saving money in case the repair is costly. Aside from saving money, though, it is also important to plan for what you will do if your car is in the shop for several days. Make sure that you have worked out an alternate method of travel just in case.

Consult Your Insurance Company

Finally, it is always a good idea to consult your insurance company when you have any auto repairs. Depending on the nature of the repair that you need, your insurance company may cover a portion of the cost. While this will not always be the case, it is always a good idea to consult with them to be sure. After all, you are paying for your insurance, so you should check to see if it can help you in return.

All in all, there are several things that you can do to make sure that your auto repairs are not too big of a headache. Finding a good mechanic, planning ahead, and consulting with your insurance company are a good way to get started.

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