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Grant Thomas works at Ferocia Pty Ltd. Explore their latest press coverage, thought leadership and video appearances across the FF News network below.
Short Duration High Yield: Turning Singles into Doubles
Baseball has not been a game of bats and gloves for a long time. Ever since Billy Beane took over as general manager of the Oakland A’s in 1997, the game has been transformed by advanced statistics. Sabermetrics like WAR, OPS+ and DRS now influence and shape how teams sign players, set lineups, and make trades. The numbers can tell you a lot about who should win, but if they could truly predict the future, there wouldn’t be a multi-billion-dollar baseball industry.
It Is Time for an Arctic Combined Interagency Task Force
Joint Russian and Chinese military activities in the Arctic last year signaled an urgent need to centralize leadership, command, and control for U.S. and allied military forces, as well as nonmilitary sources of power, in the region. To do this, the United States should replicate the past successes of the Department of Defense (DoD) in establishing combined and joint interagency task forces.
Is a Google Tablet good for running QField?
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One Great Shot: Bluebottle Beauty | Hakai Magazine
Each summer, thousands of bluebottles (also known as Portuguese man-of-wars) wash up along the shores of Sydney, Australia. These remarkable relatives of jellyfish are actually colonial organisms: each is made up of four kinds of specialized, interdependent bodies called zooids. One zooid provides the gas-filled sail; when the wind catches, it whisks the bluebottle across the ocean’s surface. The other zooids take care of hunting, digestion, and reproduction.
One Great Shot: Swallows Cave Spotlight | Hakai Magazine
A sea cave on the northwest tip of Tonga’s Kapa Island is my favorite place on Earth. Nothing compares to freediving in the vibrant blue waters of Swallows Cave as beams of light and schools of fish dance around me. The cave, a popular dive spot accessible only by boat, is about five meters deep and has a long vertical opening. Thousands of schooling fish gather in the deep, sheltered area, hiding from trevally, tuna, and other predators.
Westward bound: enjoying West New Britain’s natural wonders
Grant Thomas dives into the pristine waters of Kimbe Bay and climbs to the top of a volcano in Papua New Guinea’s West New Britain Province. As the wheels of the Air Niugini plane touch down on the rugged runway of Hoskins Airport, I can’t help but feel the excitement of an extraordinary adventure. My destination is Walindi Plantation Resort, known for its diving and snorkelling, as well as land tours that include birdwatching and an awesome volcano trek.
One Great Shot: A Tiny Turtle Takes to the Sea | Hakai Magazine
Pollution, overfishing, and a local custom of eating turtle eggs have led to a decline in Papua New Guinea’s sea turtle populations. Since 2013, conservationists based out of Lissenung Island Resort, on a private island in the country’s northeast, have worked to give the reptiles a fighting chance. During nesting season, the crew visits neighboring islands every morning to collect new eggs and gently transport them back to the resort.
One Great Shot: Swimming with Seaplanes | Hakai Magazine
In the heart of the western Pacific Ocean, surrounded by coral atolls and the lush tropical islands of Palau, lies a remarkable relic: the wreck of a seaplane from the Second World War. This plane is an Aichi E13A—a type of aircraft that Allied forces referred to by the code name “Jake.” Japanese troops relied on them for reconnaissance missions and operations against submarines. I dove to the seaplane wreck site for the first time in May 2023—camera in hand.
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COP28: Historic agreement reached - Oceanographic
For the first time in the history of the climate conference, COP28 delivered a deal which “calls for a transition away from fossil fuels, sets a goal to triple renewable energy by 2030, and outlines aggressive targets to cut methane emissions”, according to an article by Only One.
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One Great Shot: Paddling in Paradise | Hakai Magazine
At the end of a fulfilling day spent photographing local dive sites off Papua New Guinea’s Lissenung Island, I was heading back to my resort as the sun was setting. The tide was low enough that the coral reef below us was almost breaking the water’s surface, giving me the perfect opportunity to snap an “over-under” shot. Lissenung is a private island with a house reef—a coral reef near the shore of a resort that divers can easily access without needing a boat.
Spoiled for Choice at Siladen Resort and Spa
Spoiled for Choice at Siladen Resort and Spa By Grant Thomas, August 14, 2023 @ 06:00 AM (EST) Siladen promises everything from reefs and walls to muck and blackwater If you bump into some underwater photographers at the airport in North Sulawesi’s capital of Manado, you might take an educated guess that they’re packing serious macro setups.
Active shooter mitigation strategies in small rural churches
News ABC: Armed parishioner says he’s “no hero,” as new details emerge about the Texas church shooter. ABC News. Available at https://abcnews.go.com/US/parishioner-gunned-texas-churchshooter-hero/story?id=67982047. Accessed September 18, 2020. Graham-McLay C: Death toll in New Zealand mosque shootings rises to 51. The New York Times. 2019. Available at https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/02/world/asia/new-zealand-attack-death-toll.html. Accessed August 19, 2020.
One Great Shot: Sunken Tank | Hakai Magazine
Main navigation and search Main navigation Search Search A backlit diver adds a mysterious air to the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba. Authored by by Grant Thomas Wordcount January 15, 2021 | 100 words, 1 photo Share this article Share this: Share on Flipboard Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Article body copy As the sun set over Aqaba, Jordan’s southernmost city, a group of underwater photographers and I eased into the sea, equipment in hand for a photo shoot.
One Great Shot: Connecting Worlds | Hakai Magazine
Main navigation and search Main navigation Search Search A watery split shot combines two natural realms. Authored by by Grant Thomas Wordcount November 13, 2020 | 100 words, 1 photo Share this article Share this: Share on Flipboard Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Article body copy This image was taken at sunset just off Foa Island in Ha‘apai, Tonga.
14 creative ways to grow your email list
Find your people If you’ve been in business for more than five minutes, you’ve likely had it drilled into your head that you need to start and grow your email list. After all, if you can get more email subscribers, it’s that much easier to get more income in your business. The question is: How to get email subscribers? If you can relate, you’re in luck because below I’m covering a variety of list building tips you can use to get more people on your email list.
The Descent
16th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest The Descent Swallows Cave, Tonga. It's late in the day, the sun is low and piercing it's golden light through the entrance of the cave. The diver took one breath and began her descent illuminated only by the natural spotlight above. TAGS: Cave, Nature, Sunset, Tonga, Underwater Awards Photo of the Day: 10.09.18 Editors' Pick Photo Information Copyright: © Grant Thomas.All rights reserved.
Smile
16th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest Smile Jardines de la Reina, Cuba. I slipped slowly into the water and made my way towards his open mouth full of sharp teeth. Inch by inch i moved closer until i was almost touching his nose with my camera. My heart was racing but I managed to relax and keep my cool long enough to photograph this excellent smile.
Whale Dance
16th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest Whale Dance I love Tonga for one main reason. Whales! This year I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time in the water with these magnificent animals. On this particular occasion we encountered a young whale who seemed fascinated by us in the water. She would swim upside down straight towards me and swoop down through my legs with her pectoral fins stretched out as if to give me a big hug.
Love Birds
16th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest Love Birds Luss Pier, Loch Lomond, Scotland. Taken at Mid-day with the Sun just behind me. Patches of cloud in the sky helped diffuse some of the sun light while providing more interesting detail in the Sky. I waded into the shallow water and waited until the swans were comfortable with my presence. When they began to search for food below the water line i just had to wait for that perfect moment of synchronicity as they came together.
What makes diving in Milford Sound unique?
Milford Sound may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a dive trip. The term ‘Sound’ suggests it was formed when a river valley was flooded by the sea. However, Milford Sound is actually a fjord, carved out by the erosion of ancient glacial ice leaving behind a deep valley flanked by sheer rock faces, lush forest and majestic snowy peaks. Over time the deep valley was filled slowly by the Tasman Sea, bringing with it a vast array of life.
Invest In Our Nation's Future Leaders
Invest In Our Nation's Future Leaders Not many teenagers are willing to rise at 0530 on the weekend for a 2.5 mile run, pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups, but those who do as part of military youth programs may be the future leaders of our nation's armed forces. Similarly, adult volunteers who work a full week in their day jobs and then dedicate a weekend or more per month to lead and mentor these young adults deserve great respect and appreciation.Read Full Article »
The Best Underwater Photos Of 2018 Were Just Announced, And They’ll Take Your Breath Away
The ocean is as beautiful as it is scary. The 2018 Underwater Photography Of The Year (UPY) contest have just announced its winners, and they have perfectly captured the many treasures of the world down below. All photos had to be taken underwater (split-level images were permitted too, as long as a part of the image was underwater). There were also no restrictions on post processing.
10 Conversion Rate Optimization Blogs Written for the Digital Marketer
Conversion optimization is such a big topic in digital marketing today and for good reason. A well executed conversion rate optimization strategy will increase your business’s ROI and also help identify what works and doesn’t work with your audience. If you’re a regular reader of the Justuno blog, you’re well aware of CRO strategies but its always good to get a variety of perspectives and focus. Below, I’ve provided 10 conversion optimization blogs that I read on a consistent basis.
BFCM Health Check: 10 Steps to Optimizing Your Store for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The Holiday Season is sneaking up on us and as a retailer, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the tasks that come with getting your site optimized for sales. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the #1 and #3 biggest online shopping days of the year, making Cyber weekend (11/23-11/27) the most lucrative sales period in e-commerce.
Balancing Technology And Social Media In The Outdoors
There is no denying the fact that technology plays a huge part in our everyday lives. These days nearly everyone has a smartphone. With a smartphone comes the ability to take pictures, videos, time-lapses, etc. and share them instantly with friends, family, and even strangers. While capturing and sharing special moments in the outdoors is great, it can often times distract from the beauty and simplicity that is the great outdoors.
10 Spectacular Hikes In Washington's Snoqualmie Pass
The state of Washington is widely known for its incredible hikes. With stunning mountain ranges, dense forests, and many impressive lakes, there is certainly no shortage of beautiful areas to be explored. One of my favorite areas in Washington is Snoqualmie Pass.
Class Is In Session: 10 Ways To Make Adventure Part Of Your College Education
Finding time to fit in adventures and enjoy the outdoors can be tough for anyone, let alone for a full-time student. If you’re in college like me, chances are you have struggled with balancing schoolwork, a social life, and living on your own for the first time. On top of that, finding time to get outside and explore can seem almost impossible. Fortunately, I have found a few ways that allow me to incorporate adventure into my busy schedule. Unfortunately, adventuring can sometimes be expensive.
2017 E-Commerce Promotional Calendar: Holidays and Key Sales Dates
It's a new year and that means a new e-commerce promotional calendar! This calendar provides a quick summary of every key sales date and holidays that you should be aware of this year along with a few key statistics to help you with your seasonal promotions. Identify which holidays and sales dates align with your brand and your marketing schedule so you can be more effective with your seasonal marketing strategy and your ecommerce promotions.
10 Marketing Tips for Boosting Back to School eCommerce Sales
Back-to-school shopping is here and it presents a huge opportunity for retailers to cash in on increased shopping demand. Back-to-school ecommerce sales is predicted to increase 14.8% to $74 Billion in 2017. This is the most lucrative sales period for ecommerce retailers in Q3, accounting for nearly 70% of all Q3 eCommerce revenue. If you haven’t made this a focus yet, it’s time to jump on it! No need to worry.
Lead Magnet Tips and Resources to Quickly Build a Powerful Content Upgrade
This post is a part of a series focusing on lead magnets and how you can use them to build your email list. If you haven’t read the first post, 10 Lead Magnet Ideas for an Irresistable Email Opt In Offer, give it a read before diving into this post.
10 Lead Magnet Ideas for An Irresistible Email Opt In Offer
Digital marketers can create more sales opportunities by focusing on email lead capture. More contacts to market to means more chances for a sale. The value of an email address lies in direct, sales oriented communication that drives revenue. It may differ from business to business but email still remains king when it comes to marketing ROI. In this post, we take a look at a variety of lead magnet ideas that you can use on your website to increase email signups.
One Simple Gamification Tactic That Can Double Your Marketing Conversions
One of the biggest challenges that e-commerce marketers face today is standing out in a very crowded arena. This struggle heavily applies to the website experience and the ways you engage shoppers currently on site. My guess is your conversion marketing strategy consists of a mix of email pop ups, exit pop ups, live chat, and possibly a messaging bar. The good news is you’re on the right track. All of these methods can help improve communication, navigation, and most importantly, conversion.
Understanding the Value of an Email Address and Email Signup Popup for Your Website
Email marketing has an ROI of around 4,300% according to the Direct Marketing Association. But, what does that mean to you? How much return are you getting from your email marketing? To truly understand your email marketing ROI, you need to start from the beginning. How much is a new email lead worth to your business? And how much value does email signup popup provide for your email marketing efforts.
Holiday Promotional Campaign Design Contest!
One of the greatest features of Justuno is the ability to design your own pop ups and tabs to fit your promotional marketing strategy. It's also the #1 way to increase interaction with Justuno which results in more emails, social fans, and sales.
Why First Impressions Matter
As growth marketing experts, we are consistently asked this simple question: How do I get more customers? It's a broad question that can be answered in a variety of ways, however, we see one key area of focus that can help any type of business (e-commerce, SaaS, publishing, etc.). Our expert advice: Focus to converting new visitors into leads and customers. So when our friends from Straight North put together a study on when new leads convert, I knew I had to write up a post.
How to Increase Traffic Conversion with Email Capture (Plus 5 Hidden Benefits of Building your Email List)
Driving traffic to your website is a key part of growing your business. You must get people to your site to see what products or services you offer in order to have the opportunity of a sale. However, this is just one piece of the puzzle. How do you get more sales opportunities without investing more resources in driving traffic? How do you gain more control over your sales and marketing? If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken a valuable step in focusing on traffic conversion.
2017 E-Commerce Promotional Calendar: Holidays and Key Sales Dates
It’s a new year and that means a new e-commerce promotional calendar! This calendar provides a quick summary of every key sales date and holidays that you should be aware of this year along with a few key statistics to help you with your seasonal promotions. Identify which holidays and sales dates align with your brand and your marketing schedule so you can be more effective with your seasonal marketing strategy and your ecommerce promotions.
7 E-Commerce Sales Promotions that are Perfect for Converting Holiday Shoppers
With the holiday shopping season still very much in swing, it’s a great time to take a look at a few examples of high converting sales promotions from established e-commerce businesses.
5 Holiday Marketing Tactics that Increase E-Commerce Sales Conversions
The holiday season is officially here! This may have you excited, frightened, or a combination of both. With seasonal traffic set to spike and an increase in e-commerce sales opportunities, this is the perfect time to invest in conversion rate optimization. Last year, online sales during the holidays increased by 13%, and retailers are anticipating even more growth this year. With 92% of holiday shoppers either researching or purchasing products online, it’s clear that the demand is there.
5 Tips for Creating High Converting Exit Pop Ups
As digital marketers, we’re all trying to convert a higher percentage of our website traffic. This is especially true when it comes to bounce traffic, leaving visitors, and cart abandonment. This is why you’re using exit pop ups, and if you’re not, you should be. While exit pop ups are incredibly effective at converting visitors in that moment right before they leave your site, there’s always room for improvement. Here are 5 helpful tips for creating high converting exit pop ups to use on your site.
Washington Nationals: Well-Rounded Team Has Great Shot To Advance
The goggles were out and the booze flowed. After a disappointing season last year, yesterday’s 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and division title is a true celebration for the players, coaches, and front office. And, now that the hoopla over the San Francisco Giants’ “even year” theory is over, it’s time to pass the torch to the Washington Nationals. For the third time in five years (2012, 2014, 2016) the Nationals are NL East Division champions.
2016 E-Commerce Holiday Promotional Calendar: Key Sales Dates and Helpful Tips
The holiday season will be here soon and as a retailer, this can be both exciting and scary. On one hand, the opportunity to make money during the holiday shopping season is astonishing. E-commerce holiday revenue accounts for up to 30% of a retailer’s total annual revenue. On the other hand, this 2-3 month window for holiday shopping requires a lot of preparation, promotional marketing, conversion rate optimization, and execution.
Nationals: Reynaldo Lopez And Lucas Giolito Still One Step Away
Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez have made four and six starts in the major leagues respectively this season. They are the latest in the seemingly constant rotating door of elite pitching prospects at the top of the Washington Nationals‘ farm system. As the term prospect implies, their sets of skills aren’t up to the Major League competition just yet. Lopez has struggled in every start other than his two wins against the Atlanta Braves, the worst offense in baseball.
Washington Nationals: Trust The Consistent Inconsistency of Gio Gonzalez
Gio Gonzalez is clearly the most polarizing Washington Nationals starter. He throws a lot of pitches, walks too many hitters, and either escapes runners-in-scoring-position situations flawlessly or with disastrous results. The consensus opinion on Gonzalez’s ability to keep a spot in the Washington Nationals’ rotation seems to be split because of this. He sometimes sticks out like a sore thumb when compared to the rest of the rotation’s elite numbers.
Washington Nationals: Trust The Consistent Inconsistency of Gio Gonzalez
Gio Gonzalez is clearly the most polarizing Washington Nationals starter. He throws a lot of pitches, walks too many hitters, and either escapes runners-in-scoring-position situations flawlessly or with disastrous results. The consensus opinion on Gonzalez's ability to keep a spot in the Washington Nationals' rotation seems to be split because of this. He sometimes sticks out like a sore thumb when compared to the rest of the rotation's elite numbers.
Google's Updated 2017 Policies on Mobile Pop Ups, Overlays and Interstitials
Nearly two years ago, I wrote an article on Google’s Policies on Pop Ups and Marketing Overlays and how it affects SEO. The practices discussed in that article still make sense for marketers today. Google’s stance for desktop browsing is simple: Google modal overlays that open within the same window that a visitor is browsing. Google does not allow pop ups that open in a separate window outside the window the visitor is browsing.
8 Ways to Drive More Sales This Back-to-School Season
Nothing can quite compare to the holiday shopping season and its incredible sales volume. However, back-to-school shopping is quickly becoming a huge opportunity for retailers to cash in on increased shopping demand. Back-to-school shopping is predicted to account for over $65 Billion in U.S Ecommerce sales. It’s also the most lucrative summer shopping period, accounting for nearly 70% of all Q3 eCommerce revenue.
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