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These chocolate chip cookies have recently claimed the title of the BEST chocolate chip cookies in our house. I could seriously stop always looking for a really great chocolate chip cookie because here it is. If you haven't tried this recipe, you all absolutely must make some soon.
It all began the other day when my hubby, Brent, wanted to make some cookies to share with some friends and he asked me where we keep the cornstarch? I asked, "Are you making snickerdoodles?" (because I've never heard of using cornstarch in any other kind of cookie). He said, "no, chocolate chip cookies." Hmm. I questioned him a couple of times about WHICH recipe he was using and WHY wasn't he using our go-to recipe? He told me he couldn't find our go-to recipe and that he found this recipe for the BEST chocolate chip cookies and wanted to make them.
I've had this recipe for a long, long time but haven't ever used it. I don't even remember where I found it but as soon as I saw how they baked up I could hardly wait for them to cool so I could taste one. Oh man, I'm telling you, friends, these cookies really are THE BEST. They're thick with the perfect density, and are very slightly crusty on the outside with a good blend of a soft-cakey-chewey texture on the inside. Brent isn't much of a chocolate fan but he kindly added milk chocolate chips for those of us that do like chocolate and white chocolate chips for himself. The mixed combination was delicious. Next time I think I'll make them with semi-sweet and peanut butter chips. Yum. What blend of chips do you like? Or do you like to keep yours simple with just one flavor?
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 - 2-1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups chocolate chips (milk chocolate, semi-sweet, white, or any combination of these)
- In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar, Mix until light and creamy for 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly add in the egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until all the ingredients are well combined but not over mixed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone liners @ 350 degrees.
- Medium sized cookies - bake for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned on top and edges.
- Small sized cookies - bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on top and edges.
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Mobile Explorer Camp
Travel off the beaten track and experience an authentic and private safari in the middle of nature. On our mobile safaris, nature lovers disconnect from the rest of the world and reconnect with nature, while exploring Tanzania's national parks on exciting game drives.
On special private campsites you will get away from it all, it's just you and the bush – the only neighbours you will hear are lions roaring and hyenas calling through the night.
No worries, we'll make sure you get a cold drink and a delicious meal, even in the middle of nowhere.
Experience the true meaning of safari at our Mobile Explorer Camp.
The private campsites
Our Mobile Explorer Camp stops at private special campsites within the national parks. There are no permanent structures, giving you an undisturbed experience of the wild African nature. Our team will bring all equipment and supplies they need to make you feel comfortable. The campsites are not fenced and at night, animals may roam through camp. The only thing that separates you from nature is the canvas of your tent.
At the Mobile Explorer Camp
Arriving at your Mobile Explorer Camp after an adventurous day of game viewing, you are welcomed by your camp crew who has already set up the camp. Tents will be pitched, beds will be made, furniture will be set up and your chef will be occupied in his bush kitchen preparing dinner. You have time to settle in and wash off the dust from the day's adventures. Let your camp crew know when you are ready for a refreshing shower and they will fill up your bucket shower with hot water.
Gather around the campfire for some snacks and cold drinks and enjoy the romantic atmosphere. Recall the experiences and highlights of the day, relax and absorb the smells and sounds of the Tanzanian wilderness. Dinner will be served in the mess tent or under the open African sky while thousands of sparkling stars appear above you. When you succumb to sleep, you will be lulled by the sounds of hyenas and lions calling through the night.
The equipment
We will make sure you are comfortable and well taken care of during your time in the bush: you will be accommodated in spacious dome tents (3 m x 3 m and 2.1 m high) with proper beds, comfortable mattresses and linen.
Further equipment includes bedside tables, solar lamps and towels. Outside your tent, director-style camp chairs and a side table are the perfect spot for relaxing and unwinding. Each tent is equipped with a washing tripod and the camp has a bush toilet and bucket shower.
The luxury of our Mobile Explorer Camp is being alone in the bush with no other tourists around. Your only neighbours will be wild animals roaming these remote areas.
Your itinerary and travel companions
The mobile safari is a private safari and you only travel with people you know and love. It's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your family, bond again with a group of friends or to have a quiet and private time away with your partner.
With our Mobile Explorer Camp and its complete flexibility, anything is possible. Combine a few days in remote and wild areas with an extended stay at a luxury lodge or end your lodge safari with the Mobile Explorer Camp as a highlight. Depending on the season, we can set up our Mobile Explorer Camp near the big herds of wildebeest and zebras for you to experience the Great Migration.
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With 20 years of global business experience in the U.S., Europe and Asia, Jill found herself burned out and disillusioned. Determined there had to be a more fulfilling path for herself, she wanted to pursue something different — a career that was more aligned with who she is as a person. This has led to a vibrant, meaningful career that makes her happy. Realizing the importance of aligning self and career and the impact of being intentional and authentic to drive career success, Jill has dedicated herself to helping others find career fulfillment on their own terms.
Jill enjoys meeting her clients where they are, allowing them to embrace their personal style and make it work for them. She creates a customized coaching experience built on a solid foundation of coaching theory and practical application. Her clients appreciate her ability to combine her business experience and expertise with coaching perspective and empathy. As a result, Jill is able to guide them to meet challenges head-on and achieve greater satisfaction in their careers.
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The Organic Coil Oak bracelet functions as a perfect adornment for any occasion, casual and elegant. These bracelets become part of the wearer--flowing naturally around the wrist--communicating strength, flexibility, and perpetual motion. N.B. Due to the surprising and unique properties of the wood, i.e. a once-living organism, color and shape cannot be guaranteed. This uniqueness and evidence of the craftsman's hand is what makes these pieces special. I pride myself on harnessing the serendipity of process and believe in presenting the work as a collaboration and communication with nature itself. All Gustav Reyes pieces are handcrafted from sustainable, Forest Stewardship Certified wood using a cold-bend process. Pieces are finished with a natural wax, signed, and numbered. Bracelet inner diameter measures 7.3 cm


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No. 2 US nuke chief suspended over gambling probe
Air Force Gen. Robert Kehler suspended Giardina on September 3
without publicly announcing the move.
Giardina is currently under state investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, but has not been arrested or charged thus far, a Strategic Command top spokeswoman, Navy Capt. Pamela Kunze, said.
Giardina was prohibited from performing duties related to nuclear weapons and other issues requiring a security clearance, Kunze told AP.
Criminal investigators discovered "a significant monetary amount" in counterfeit chips at the Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, DCI special agent David Dales announced on Saturday.
"We were able to detect this one pretty quickly and jump on it,"
Dales said, without giving any details on how Giardina might have been involved. He said Giardina had been under investigation since June 16 and his superior became aware of it on July 17.
Giardina – a career submarine officer and former deputy commander and chief of staff at the US Pacific Fleet – became deputy commander of Strategic Command in December 2011. Strategic Command is one of the Unified Combatant Commands overseeing the entirety of the US nuclear force, including nuclear-armed submarines and nuclear bombers, as well as land-based nuclear missiles. It is also in charge of military satellites, intelligence, surveillance, and US information warfare operations.
The unusual action became another blow to the US nuclear command after an officer in charge of a nuclear missile unit at Malmstrom Air Force Base was relieved of duty last month after the unit failed a safety and security inspection. Last spring another unit in Minot, North Dakota received weak grades on a safety inspection, resulting in 17 launch control officers temporarily being placed off duty.
Meanwhile, the previous head of Strategic Command, Gen. James
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text: BUSINESS CRTC OKs 7 more homegrown HD channels 4:00 AM PST 2/6/2007 by Etan Vlessing , AP FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Empty TORONTO -- Canadian broadcaster High Fidelity HDTV Inc. on Monday overcame charges of genre "squatting" to secure regulatory approval for seven more homegrown high-definition (HD) channels. The move brings to 12 the number of Canadian HD channels that High Fidelity is launching into the domestic market, via domestic cable and satellite TV operators. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission awarded Toronto-based High Fidelity new broadcast licenses that include ones for "Clash HD," a channel about human conflict, "Aqua HD," an ocean sport-themed service, "Crafts & Hobbies HD," and "Seniors Life HD." The CRTC also greenlit market entry for the science-themed "Eureka! HD" service, "Center Stage HD," featuring musical performances, and "Women's Sports HD," devoted to women's sports, and looking to do better than rival broadcaster CTV's failed "WTSN - Women's Sports Network" service. During the CRTC licensing process, cable giant Rogers Communications Inc. questioned why the CRTC would consider licensing Canadian HD channels that might not launch, a move that would bar similar genre-themed foreign, especially American HD channels, from eventually making their way into the Canadian TV market. But the CRTC didn't buy Rogers' arguments, and approved all seven licensing applications from High Fidelity. John Pannikar, co-founder of High Fidelity, took exception with Rogers accusing his company of staking claims to particular HD channel genres, allegedly to prevent foreign broadcasters from getting into the Canadian market at a future date. "That (Rogers' intervention) made us chuckle. We've launched all four channels for which we were previously licensed. And we intend to launch all seven of the new channels," Pannikar added. CRTC protections for Canadian TV channels stipulate that existing un-launched services not guaranteed carriage on domestic broadcasters and satellite services can preclude foreign services in the same programming genres from receiving permission to eventually launch and compete here. But Pannikar insisted High Fidelity was not looking to "squat" in Canada's HD spectrum to prevent foreign services from coming here. Canadian cable and satellite TV giants traditionally prefer sponsoring foreign, mostly American sports and movie channels entering the Canadian market because the CRTC imposes few conditions on their carriage here, and domestic carriers can charge high mark-up fees from domestic subscribers on wholesale rates they must pay the foreign channels. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Etan Vlessing email@example.com etanvlessing AP firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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Call for Papers: Kerala University Journal of Legal Studies KUJLS Vol. VI
Kerala University Journal of Legal Studies KUJLS has issued a call for papers.
Vol VI (2013) of the said journal will be released on 23rd March 2014.
This is a refereed Journal Published by the Department of Law University of Kerala .
Articles in the discipline of law having high research value are accepted.
1.Contributions to the journal may be e-mailed to:
2. Articles must be typed in MS Word using 12pt Times New Roman Font in double space.
3.Length of the article may be between 25 to 35 pages and case note may be 10-15 Pages
4.Citations of the references shall be Harvard Blue Book Format
5.Contributors are required to provide Name, Designation, Official Address, e-mail ID and Contact Number in a separate MS word file
6.Only articles which have not been published earlier or which are not being considered for publications elsewhere will be entertained.
A declaration duly signed to this effect must be sent to Professor and Head, Department of Law, University of Kerala, Karyavattom P.O.Trivandrum 695581
7.Since KUJLS is a refereed research journal before starting editing process article shall be sent for the blind review by the expert and the contributors may revise the articles in accordance with the sugesstions of the reviewer.
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text: The hotel's name, D.O.M – Deo Optimo Maximo, harks back to history as well as expressing an aspiration: to transform a storied architectural space, while celebrating and protecting its original features. The street on which the ancient monastery converted into today's 5-star hotel stands, Via Giulia, dates back to 1600 and is situated in Regola, the seventh 'rione' or district in Ancient Rome. Architect Antonio Girardi was in charge of the entire renovation project, creating an intimate and inviting hideaway that makes you feel instinctively at home in Rome. The hotel has 18 rooms and suites divided into four categories, plus the unique D.O.M Suite, which has a private roof garden overlooking the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Enoteca al Parlamento, the Michelin-starred restaurant, with its historic wine cellar located on Rome's Via dei Prefetti for over 50 years, brings its distinction and quality to D.O.M Hotel in Rome with the restaurant named ACHILLI al D.O.M, the new hub for the gastronomy research and culture of wine. During the summer season, the ACHILLI al D.O.M will move up to the rooftop terrace of the hotel. The typically Roman scented aromatic herb garden with its view of the Tiber river and Gianicolo hill, looks over the Roman rooftops and bell towers of the old town. This private oasis is the perfect ambiance where the Chefs will entertain Guests with cocktails, raw foods and fresh proposals.


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Frog Watch USA
Dragonfly Pond Frog Watch from 2013 to 2017 by Laura Gogola & Laurine Cybulski
In 2013, we volunteered to be Citizen Scientists, and documented the presence (or absence) of amphibians in Tenhave Woods. To prepare, we attended workshops in frog watching at the Detroit Zoo, held by the staff of the National Amphibian Conservation Center. We learned to identify the calls of the 13 native frogs of Michigan, and how to complete the protocol (including temperature, precipitation, wind speed) of the area we were observing. These weekly observations were sent to the zoo staff, who forwarded them to the national center. Six different species of frog were identified by call, some more prevalent than others.
Our first year was a true adventure. In April, the Spring Peepers can be heard from the parking lot outside the Woods. We were not, however, prepared for the attack of the American Toads. These animals had been observed by others during the day, but truly come into their own by dark. Their call does not carry like the peepers, and is long and musical. That first spring they were so thick on the path we had to use sticks to encourage them to get out of our way. A most delightful discovery midway through that first year was to hear the Western Chorus Frog. Where had it been up to now? It was not seen until a year or two later. It, too, has a distinctive call, rising in pitch, like running your finger over a comb. Normally, we do not run into other people in the Woods after dark. Too many mosquitoes. But one year we found another woman sitting on our spot. She told us that she had done Frog Watch at the pond in past years. She did not tell us what she had heard other than the Spring Peepers or where she had reported her findings. Another mystery.
Laurine and I are now retiring from our rolls as "frog listeners." As we age, hearing deteriorates, and we feel we can no longer adequately do the job. The job is important, however, and we highly recommend that someone with younger ears take over. The Detroit Zoo provides training in the early spring, and we would be happy to share our experiences with our successors. The work of the Citizen Scientist is critical to the documentation of species in our environment. They are the trained eyes and ears of the research scientist, enabling a much broader observation of what changes are occurring in the natural world around us. If you think you might be interested in becoming a "Frog Watcher", please contact the Detroit Zoo. Classes are held from the end of January thru early March.
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text: M. Leary Report post Posted May 16, 2011 This is hard to explain. Bear with me. We have started playing Junior Charades with our 4.5 year old. Some of the things she can read and act out. For things she can't read, she looks at the picture on the card and simply act out what she sees. Today, she received a card which said "CHECKERS," which is a word that she cannot read. So she looks at the picture and sees people moving around yellow checker pieces, one of which has a piece by their open mouth. She looks puzzled. To act out this charade, she begins grabbing game pieces and pretends to eat them. My wife is stumped. Eventually she gives up, and my daughter explains that she has been acting out: "CHEESE CHECKERS." Had to be there, but it was a hoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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December 1, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Village Hall
Do you have questions about what's happening in the Village of Roselle? Coffee with the Village Board is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Unlike regular Village Board or Committee of the Whole meetings, this informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the community.
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(PITTSBURGH, Pa.) - The 18th-ranked Carnegie Mellon University men's tennis team defeated Grove City College 9-0 in non-conference regional action on Tuesday, April 9 at home in Pittsburgh. The Tartans advance to 11-4 on the season while the Wolverines fall to 5-4.
The match started with singles play as rain was a threat in the area. Freshman Kosuke Hasegawa (Sunnyvale, Calif./Fremont) earned the Tartans' first point with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 4 singles over Josh Sauer before freshman Yuvraj Kumar (New Delhi, India/Millfield School) equaled his teammates score at No. 3 singles over Anthony Rosselli to give the home team a 2-0 lead.
The third Tartan freshman in the lineup, Abhishek Alla (Hyderabad, India/IMG Pendleton School) then won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2 singles over Caleb Fuller just before freshman Paul Okuda (Kaneohe, Hawaii/Punahou) won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 6 singles over Colby Beighey.
Sophomore Bryce Beisswanger (Los Angeles, Calif./Viewpoint School) secured the team win with a 6-4, 6-0 win at No. 5 singles over Jonathan Graber before sophomore Christian Heaney-Secord (Westwood, Mass./Westwood) won 6-4, 6-1 at No. 1 singles over Peter Riley.
In doubles action, the No. 3 pair of senior Harsha Rao (Severn, Md./Old Mill) and Okuda defeated Graber and Sauer 8-0 just before senior Duke Miller (Poway, Calif./Poway) paired with Heaney-Secord at No. 1 doubles for an 8-0 win. The final point came by way of No. 2 doubles as senior Jooho Yu (Northbrook, Ill./Glenbrook North) and sophomore Thomas Cooper (Albuquerque, N.M./Albuquerque Academy) won 8-4.
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Putnam's budget process, Kelly Middle School renovations, Griswold's vote on splitting budgets.
Cheers: Everyone is feeling the pinch with rising prices across the board, but Putnam residents demonstrated they appreciate the importance of education, turning out for a town meeting in support of municipal and school budgets that could result in a four mill tax increase this year.
Jeers: A tightening state economy has resulted in Norwich's $40 million Kelly Middle School renovations to be delayed for about a year. The legislature is not expected to approve funding of the state reimbursement for the project until next year's session, meaning construction will not begin until the summer of 2009. School officials will, however, begin code compliance and asbestos removal this summer in preparation for next year's work.
Cheers: Griswold's Board of Selectmen have opted to bring a citizens' petition to separate the municipal and school budgets at referendum directly to a vote, by passing the procedural town meeting. The vote on the proposed change is expected to take place at this year's budget referendum.


text: Main Content Senate Bill 0475 (2019) rss? friendly link printer friendly Friendly Link: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-SB-0475 Sponsor Wayne Schmidt (district 37) (click name to see bills sponsored by that person) Categories School aid: foundation allowance; State financing and management: budget; School aid; foundation allowance; reference to basic foundation allowance in revenue estimating conference; change to target foundation allowance. Amends sec. 367b of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1367b). Bill Documents Bill Document Formatting Information [x] The following bill formatting applies to the 2019-2020 session:- New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in BOLD AND UPPERCASE.- Language to be removed will be stricken.- Amendments made by the House will be blue with square brackets, such as: [House amended text].- Amendments made by the Senate will be red with double greater/lesser than symbols, such as: <<Senate amended text>>. (gray icons indicate that the action did not occur or that the document is not available) Documents Senate Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as received from the Senate, that includes any adopted House amendments. Senate Enrolled Bill Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. Bill Analysis Senate Fiscal Analysis SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE (Date Completed: 9-17-19)This document analyzes: SB0473, SB0474, SB0475, SB0476 SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE (Date Completed: 9-18-19)This document analyzes: SB0473, SB0474, SB0475, SB0476 History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Date JournalAction 8/29/2019SJ 80 Pg. 843INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WAYNE A. SCHMIDT 8/29/2019SJ 80 Pg. 843REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS 9/19/2019SJ 88 Pg. 1060REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/19/2019SJ 88 Pg. 1060COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT 9/19/2019SJ 88 Pg. 1060REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 9/24/2019SJ 89 Pg. 1371REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S) 9/24/2019SJ 89 Pg. 1371PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING 9/24/2019Expected in SJ 89RULES SUSPENDED 9/24/2019Expected in SJ 89PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE 9/24/2019SJ 89 Pg. 1371PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 237 YEAS 38 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0 9/24/2019HJ 89 Pg. 1661received on 09/24/2019 9/24/2019HJ 89 Pg. 1661read a first time 9/24/2019HJ 89 Pg. 1661referred to Committee on Appropriations


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Cripple Creek Colorado Springs is separated by 58 km of beautiful landscapes. Founded in 1891, this mining town became one of the most prosperous West and gave no less than 600 tonnes of gold during the years of its operation. Today once again become village, Cripple Creek counted up to 50 000 inhabitants at the beginning of the 20th century. The veins now exhausted, the miners back on modern casinos, probably become a bit invasive …
To visit: the gold mine Mollie Kathleen at 304 meters underground, was one of the most active. She remained exploited until the 1960s.
Mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor offer visitors a unique experience: reliving the time the largest gold deposit in the world. Located on the southwest side of Mount Pikes Peak, this historic produced over 21 million ounces of gold since its inception April 5, 1891.
The Golden Loop Historic Parkway can visit the places of extraction of the precious metal. The road to gold deposit, linking Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek, is nowadays an unpaved road with panoramic view, used for jeep tours.
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Voice over LTE primer
Handling Voice over LTE for voice and SMS text messaging is a work in progress even as wireless operators begin to deploy 4G wireless broadband networks; for the next five years or so, LTE voice standards will be sorted out as carriers and vendors assess different temporary solutions.
Understanding Voice over LTE
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is the ascendant method for delivering standardized voice and Short Message Service (SMS) text messages over next-generation 4G wireless broadbandLong-Term Evolution (LTE) networks.
Voice over LTE began as the One Voice Initiative, established by a select group of mobile operators and suppliers that wanted to ensure interoperable LTE voice and messaging. The One Voice creators based their LTE voice work on IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) specifications developed by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a telecom body developing and ratifying LTE standards. IMS is widely used to carry voice over IP (VoIP) in fixed-line networks. The One Voice VoLTE technical profile covers the device, the LTE access network, the Evolved Packet Core network and IMS.
Initially the One Voice Initiative was a collaboration among AT&T, Orange, Telefonica, TeliaSonera, Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia,
Nokia Siemens Networks, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. Its purpose was to use current open standards to define the minimum mandatory functionalities for interoperable IMS-based voice and SMS over LTE.
In early 2010, the GSM Association, a global mobile industry association, endorsed the One Voice Initiative as the method it will pursue for carrying voice over LTE. It has expanded the initiative to incorporate end-to-end requirements for seamless voice over LTE transport. In particular, GSMA is developing roaming, interconnect and customer-to-network interfaces. Building to the VoLTE standard, mobile operators, network equipment vendors and handset makers should be able to ensure compatibility of LTE voice solutions.
Why you need to know about Voice over LTE
The GSMA is the mobile industry's kingpin, with at least 80% of mobile subscribers worldwide receiving service over member networks, said Stéphane Téral, a principal analyst with Infonetics Research. That makes the GSMA's backing of the IMS-based LTE voice standard no small thing. Mobile operators now have IMS as a technology directive for supporting voice and SMS over next-generation, IP networks and will need to begin plotting their voice to LTE evolutions. Likewise, network vendors and handset suppliers have early specifications to support.
What you need to know about Voice over LTE
While more than 20 mobile services providers plan to have LTE networks up and running by the end of this year, according to the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), voice is not an initial concern for most, Téral said. Rather, their motivation for deploying LTE is to offload heavy data users and relieve congestion on 3G networks. For the next five years or so, most mobile services providers will continue carrying voice and SMS over traditional 2G circuit-switched networks, leaving 4G innovation mostly for data services, he said.
Mobile operators building new LTE networks, however, will be able to support Voice over LTE from the very beginning. "If IMS is deployed at the core of the LTE network, then it's ready for voice," said Téral, noting that NTT DoCoMo and Verizon Wireless are two carriers that fall into this category. "The question is, 'Will they choose to run voice over IMS on the LTE network?'"
At this point, the answer is unclear. Verizon Wireless, for example, has been aggressively building and promoting its 4G LTE network and participated in the One Voice Initiative. Verizon has not yet indicated when voice over LTE support will be forthcoming on that network or carried over the cost-effective 2G network for the time being. In five years, the voice over LTE work underway at GSMA will be mature and 4G networks able to handle LTE voice without issue.
Voice over LTE interfaces and alternate options. Specifically, the GSMA is working on three sets of interfaces:
- The User Network Interface (UNI) between the customer's equipment and the operators network
- The Roaming Network Network Interface (R-NNI) between the home and visited network of a subscriber that is not attached to their normal home network
- The Interconnect Network Network Interface (I-NNI) between the networks of the two parties making a call.
Handling pre-standardized Voice over LTE. Until Voice over LTE specifications are finalized, adopted and tested, the mobile industry must come to terms with how it will handle voice and text calls that cross from the 2G/3G to the LTE world.
- The GSMA supports the circuit-switched fallback (CSFB) standard, which allows users with LTE handsets that support voice to switch between an LTE session and a 2G/3G call.
- An alternative -- Voice over LTE via Generic Access (VoLGA), supported by the VoLGA Forum -- enables the voice call to use both the LTE and the 2G/3G networks simultaneously to establish an end-to-end voice connection. VoLGA has no backing from the standards-setters, and the majority of providers have left it by the wayside. VoLGA supporters include Alcatel-Lucent (which also supports VoLTE), Deutsche Telekom, Huawei, Kineto Wireless, Motorola, Sonus Networks, Cisco's Starent and ZTE.
"The large majority of service providers say they'll support CSFB," Téral said, "So we'll see a lot of circuit-switched fallback to carry voice until there is enough LTE footprint and until the dust settles regarding standards, certification, testing and the device ecosystem so that everything can work."
About the author: Beth Schultz is an IT writer and editor based in Chicago.


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INVINCIBLE is a smart pop rock song with flavors of Americana and Country. Alfonso's searing, melodic guitars create an expansive space whilst Victoria's vocals are sweet but rugged and convince the listener of their own invincibility.
Alfonso wins his first two Latin Grammy's for engineering super group Los Tigres Del Norte's Best Regional Song 'Ataud' and Best Norteño Album 'Desde El Azteca'. Bringing his total to five Grammy's now. Felicitaciones a todo el equipo y agradecimiento especial a Los Tigres Del Norte! Abrazos.


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Asia-Pacific will continue to dominate Global Gems & Jewelry Market through 2019, says TechSci Research
07 Mar, 2014, 14:30 GMT
BURNABY, British Columbia, March 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Gold and diamond jewelry continues to account for the highest revenue share in global gems & jewelry market
The global jewelry market predominantly procures its primary raw materials i.e. gold, platinum and diamonds, from countries like Russia, South Africa, China, Botswana and Austria. Further processing and fabrication is majorly concentrated in India, China, Turkey, Italy and Thailand. Gold and diamond jewelry has been considered a luxury for ages, and it continues to attract consumers across the globe, primarily due to growing global per capita income levels.
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According to the recently published report by TechSci Research "Global Gems & Jewelry Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019", gold and diamond jewelry continues to dominate the gems & jewelry market, globally, with former holding the highest share, in revenue terms, in 2013. However, during the next five years, diamond jewelry is expected to gain more market share, on account of growing demand from countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Japan, China and India. The report reveals that global gems & jewelry market revenues are forecast to grow at a CAGR of around 6% during 2014-19.
The report further unveils that the global gems & jewelry market is primarily controlled by Asia-Pacific, with China and India being the two largest jewelry markets in the region. However, in terms of individual country share, the United States accounted for the highest share in gems & jewelry market across the globe, in revenue terms, in 2013.
"Asia-Pacific is the largest gems & jewelry market worldwide, in revenue terms, however, the industry players are facing stiff competition from unorganized players due to lack of brand awareness among the consumers. The extensive advertisements and brand awareness campaigns, especially in urban areas, are the key focus areas for branded jewelry players for augmenting growth in Asia-Pacific." said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research based global management consulting firm.
Mr Chechi added that global recession and euro-zone crisis, coupled with high fluctuations in gold and platinum prices, have impacted the broader consumer sentiment, however, during the forecast period, the market is expected to exhibit a steady growth rate.
Few of the leading companies in global gems & jewelry market include Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited, Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, Rajesh Exports Ltd., Signet Jewelers Ltd., and LVMH Moët Hennessy.
"Global Gems & Jewelry Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2019" has evaluated the future growth potential of gems & jewelry market across the globe, and provides statistics and information on market structure, market trends, market size, etc. The report includes gems & jewelry projections and demand forecasting. The report is intended to provide cutting-edge market intelligence and help decision makers to take sound investment evaluation. Besides, the report also identifies and analyzes the emerging trends along with essential drivers, challenges and opportunities in global gems & jewelry market.
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Who wouldn't want to ride a real-life Tron lightcycle? Exactly. Parker Brothers Custom Choppers managed to create one, with just access to reference photos of the bike taken from the Internet. Talk about making the best with what you got. The life-sized replica houses a Suzuki TLR1000 V-twin engine, brakes and other functional bits required … Continue reading
Evolve Ent. MEETS MITSUBISHI IN MEXICO
For 2011, Mitsubishi takes it's line of crossovers in an all new direction of excitement and don't be surprised if you see them in all levels of price brackets very soon. The Outlander Sport adds an all-new level of affordable excitement fun transportation. On a recent trip to Cabo San Lucas, Evolve was among a … Continue reading
Funkmaster Flex Shows Off a Tricked Out Ford Mustang For Snoop Dogg in Vegas
Celebrity Customizer Funkmaster Flex has tricked out a 2011 Ford Mustang for rapper and actor Snoop Dogg. Both Funkmaster Flex and Snoop Dogg were in Las Vegas at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show where they both made appearances and signed autographs within the Ford booth. The exterior of the Mustang features Team Baurtwell … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz TC 65 Concept
\ German TC Concepts revamped the stock edition of the Benz SL65 AMG and they are dubbing it the "Black Series." The SL65 AMG has a custom body kit, new grille and bumpers, 20-inch rims, custom Black Series interior and a twin-turbo V12, 700 hp engine. Get another look right after the jump.
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The hamlets
Dotted all over the island, the hamlets enchant with the simplicity of their structure, the unadorned beauty adapted to the natural environment by experienced Lerian builders.
Agia Marina
Traditional residences, stately homes and Italian buildings in ochre and terracotta form a harmonious architectural ensemble. An idyllic, romantic place with the windmill that seems to float in the sea and a view to the entrance of the large bay where the natural harbour is situated.
This is the capital of the island. Along the ridge of the hills a cluster of windmills gazes out at the sea. Indubitably, a place where the stunning view of the Aegean will keep you sipping at that coffee a little while longer.
Panteli village
With an atmosphere all of its own, this fishing village is rightly considered to be one of the most picturesque spots on the island. A little gift to the sea, welcoming fishing caiques as well as luxurious pleasure craft and enchanting all-comers with the simplicity of its beauty.
The main port of the island is set on gentle, rolling downs. Neoclassical buildings on one side and whitewashed houses on the other create a remarkable composition of shapes, colours and textures which has architects and artists purring with appreciation. Naturally enough, the kind of beauty found there is one that relaxes both the spirit and the senses.
Castle of Panagia (Virgin Mary)
In the north-east of the island the castle dominates the skyline like a sleepless guard keeping vigil over the entire region, from Patmos and Kalymnos to the coast of Asia Minor. In the Castle you will find the church of the Holy Mother which celebrates on August 15th with a big feast, as well as the church Museum with priceless sacred objects. Take a stroll ascending to the beautiful neighbourhoods of Platanos. The view is something else! The sky, the sea and the works of humanity in an apotheosis of harmony.
Bellenis Tower
Built entirely of local stone in 1925, the two-storey stately home houses the Historical Museum, the Folklore Museum, the Press Museum and the Municipal Art Gallery and Library.
Beaches on Leros
On Leros, you will find organized beaches, secluded bays as well as small coves, all awaiting your enjoyment; they include Panagies, Krithoni, Panteli, Ksirokampos, Koulouki as well as Vromolithos, Gourna, Blefoutis and Agia Kioura. Enjoy moments of carefree relaxation in their blue waters.
Dive into tasty cuisine
The freshest fish, delicious local meat and herbs from the fields are the basic ingredients that make up the cuisine of Leros. Make sure you try patsavouropita, the local version of yiaourtopita ( Greek yoghurt cake) and quench your thirst with a local beverage known as "gavafa".
Virgin Mary of Kavouradena
One of the most delightful and picturesque churches of the island is near Ksirokampos village, built on a rock on the coastline.


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What is Sacred Harp?
Sacred Harp is 200 year old (folk) music from America. Sacred Harp music is sung without any instruments and is divided into four parts: treble, alto, tenor (or lead), and bass. We sing from the book 'The Sacred Harp' (Denson 1991 edition). The music is written in shape notes. This four-note system was traditionally used to teach sight reading to people without musical training and it makes it easy for (beginning) singers to join in. It is passionate, spirited music. We don't perform, we sing as an end in itself. Anyone is welcome to borrow a tune book and sing along. The lyrics are religious (Christian), but the singings have a social character rather than a religious one. It's loud and anyone can join in.
Sacred Harp Singing in America
Sacred Harp Amsterdam
We are a small group of enthusiastic singers in Amsterdam. We all sing from the book 'The Sacred Harp' (Denson 1991 edition), for your first time we'll provide loaners. We sing every second Friday of the month.


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Vocals: The Feel Factor
You are not alone, my friend. I think most of us who see live music often have the same experience. But why is this so common? Can't people sing the same in the studio as they do on stage?
Well, it is true that singing in the studio and performing live are horses of a very different color. The live experience is primarily about energy, vibe, and becoming one with the audience. The recording world tends to be more about expertise, pitch, and control. And yet, a great studio vocal should encompass both worlds.
Don't Fight the Feeling
The most important aspect of any lead vocal—irrespective of studio or stage—is feeling. I've had the extreme pleasure of working with some of my favorite vocalists of alltime, and there is a commonality to the way we work in the studio: We go for the feeling first, and know that the rest will follow. Without the feeling, there is no reason to book the session.
The singer is a storyteller, and the vocal approach has to breathe life into the lyrics and the music. The song also has to be believable, and to cut a believable vocal, the singer has to be the first believer. He or she must know the meaning of the song—and even the subtext of the lyrics—to really get inside it and deliver an ultimate performance. So we will run the song down, talk about what we are going for, get to know the arrangement, and when it all feels right, we go for it. As a result, the "keeper" vocal tends to be the first, second, or third take, or a combination of them all. If the singer isn't feeling it after some coaching and trial-anderror, we will likely come back to it another time, and make it fresh again. I am not a fan of beating up vocals in the studio, as they always tend to sound beaten up when you hear them back.
Case Studies
While some artists may still wish to wrangle a vocal performance to death, I can say without hesitation that the projects I've done that have achieved gold or platinum success and/or a Grammy win, were practically all done live with minimal takes. For example, Bonnie Raitt and John Lee Hooker's "I'm in the Mood for Love" was cut live with just the three of us, and we only did it once! We wanted the feeling that multiple takes sometimes just won't provide— spontaneity.
I also did two projects with Todd Rundgren this way. The object was to create the pressure and adrenalin rush of getting it right live, so we heard the song for the first time the day we recorded it. The band was cut live, as well, and many of the songs had complex vocal arrangements. It was an intense experience to perform this way, but the music had an urgency that normal studio recordings often lack.
Van Morrison will only use first takes. When he feels the spirit of the song has been captured, he can't be bothered if something falls slightly out-of-tune or out-of-time. Frank Sinatra worked the same way. Nobody told The Chairman he had to do another take.
Elvis Costello is another big believer in the "one and done" approach. For Painted By Memory, his album with Burt Bacharach, I sat at the board at Oceanway with Elvis on my right, and Burt on my left, and reviewed the "guide" vocals for the songs they had cut live. Everything I was hearing was brilliant. Elvis' vocals were sometimes raw and almost out-of-control, and, other times, they were sweet and soft, but they were always exactly what the song wanted. Occasionally, as EC was not holding back at all, his voice would just give out. When that would happen, he would stop, catch his breath, and dive right in again. So when I was asked which vocals to fix and which to leave, I recommended only fixing the bits where his voice gave up the ghost. That is how it worked—the only overdubs were the vocals that were missing when his voice crapped out. So this acclaimed and masterful album is composed almost entirely of live guide vocals.
The final study here is about someone you would probably never regard as a "live feel" singer: Barbra Streisand. People consider Streisand a perfectionist—and she is—but when I worked with her, she cut her vocals quickly and (seemingly) effortlessly. She couldn't have been more cool. In fact, she asked me to go into the vocal booth with her to show her the way I sang the demo. That was pretty weird! I'm supposed to show this legendary vocalist how to sing a song? Yup. It turned out she liked the feeling on the imperfect demo I did for her, and she wanted some phrasing and note tips. After showing her a couple of things with my squeaky voice, she was on her own. We did two takes, and we ended up using most of the first one. You see, even Streisand goes on feel. (Of course, you don't exactly have to worry about things being out of tune with her—I have a feeling she probably yawns in tune.)
Fix the Note, Keep the Excitement
I have no problem tuning, timing, or manipulating vocals any which way after they are sung. Truth be told, I love that stuff! Often, I'll get the feeling that's needed for a vocal track, but, inevitably, there will be a few notes here and there that have to be dealt with. But while I am no stranger to judicious use of anything under the sun to make a vocal work better for a song, I also know that not every "bad" note needs fixing. You have to be cautious, and keep those slight imperfections that are, well, perfect. After all, you can fix pitchy vocals with any number of tools, but as of this writing, I'm not aware of any plug-in that can create passion.


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Have you ever wondered why nanotechnology is so popular and still continues to be a growing trend among venture capitalists and investors? What makes nanotechnology so popular that so many corporations want to venture into the nanotechnology business? Based on research and development for more than 20 years, nanotechnology certainly has benefited the society. Nanotechnology has helped improve and revolutionized some of today's technology and has extended its uses in medicine, food, and even homeland security.
Nanotechnology can actually be found in your home. Polymer composite materials which can be found in tennis rackets, power tool housing, and luggage is derived from nanoscale additives. Those additives can also be found in cleaning materials and even in your daily shampoo. That's how much nanotechnology has evolved throughout the years.
Nanotechnology is also used in electronics and communication devices.It makes faster and portable systems that can manage and store large files. You can thank nanoscale transistors for the memory of your laptop. Developers believe that in the near future everything can be stored in one single tiny chip. That's how powerful nanotechnology is. One of the most important uses of nantochenology in electronics is the magnetic random access memory (MRAM) enabled by nanometer‐scale magnetic tunnel junctions that can quickly and effectively save even encrypted data during a system shutdown or crash, enable resume‐play features, and gather vehicle accident data.
There are also environmental applications for nanotechnology. It can be used for purification of the impurities of water so that cleaning water will be more cheaper. Paper towel is a new invention by develops that has the ability to absorb oil 20 times its weight. It is made with tiny wires of potassium manganese oxide called nanofabric.
National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) documents the advcancement of nanotechnolgy. In their website you can read the benefits of nanotechnology and its impact in today's environment.


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PODCAST: Daytime of the Doctor
Your EHPodcast pals are back after the traditional delay that follows a standalone special episode of Doctor Who. Have two of them in a row and the delay grows to enormous proportions. See? It's clearly not our fault.
Anyway, plug in and enjoy as we talk about The Day of the Doctor and The Time of the Doctor. Hear about Joe's face-to-face with Steven Moffat at an industry event and Chris's brief encounter with a more famous Chris in the Drill Hall toilets.
Joe talks philosophy, takes a phone call and continues to dig himself a personal hole using the power of the spoken word. In turn, Chris makes the mistake of attempting to reference Booker T's infamous slip-up at at WCW's Spring Stampede 1997, with unsexy results.
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An employee of a popular Providence, R.I., coffee shop has been arrested after allegedly setting up a hidden camera in the cafe's unisex bathroom.
Police arrested 42-year-old Tony Roberts on video voyeurism charges after a young female patron discovered the camera when it fell from underneath the background sink at Coffee Exchange, a popular east side spot among college students at nearby Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.
According to Providence's local NBC affiliate, turntoten.com, RISD student Courtney Mitchell discovered the camera, took it home and viewed the footage before turning it over to police.
"As I walked in something fell from under the sink. I noticed it was a camera in a little plastic case that had a little cut out for the camera," Mitchell said. "You know it's like you can see everything; little boys come in, old men, everyone walks in. It was really disturbing, kind of lost faith in humanity for a minute. I just imagine if my kids went in there, I'd be pretty upset."
The full story: turnto10.com
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Fungi are one of the most important and diverse groups of organisms on the planet, having a dual impact on humanity. They adversely impact human and animal health and can be a scourge to agriculture, while in turn serving as a beneficial source for foods and beverages, new medications, and biocontrol. There are approximately 1.5 million different species of fungi on Earth, which largely reside in soil and plant. They are also readily found on human skin and within the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract, yet only about 300 species are known to make people sick [1,2]. Fungi are bountiful in the environment and we encounter them everyday, usually in the form of freely dispersed spores and hyphal fragments that we breath-in. Typically, encounters with fungi are harmless, as the human immune systems is well poised to handle such interactions. However, some fungal species pose significant health risks, such as endemic mycoses or those producing toxins like mycotoxins. Most importantly, immune dysfunction can lead to serious life-threatening diseases or severe fungal-induced allergic diseases such as asthma or other chronic conditions [3]. In fact, most invasive fungal diseases are associated with changes in the host such as immunosuppression, antibiotic-mediated disruption of microflora, or other immunosuppressing conditions resulting from HIV/AIDS and hematologic malignancies [3,4]. Such diseases require therapy with antifungal agents. Yet, there are only limited classes available to treat invasive fungal infection, and emerging drug resistance further restricts treatment options. In some cases, agents used to control agriculturally important moulds are the same class as those used to treat humans, and de novo resistance can emerge from the environment [5]. Fungi are not always easy to detect and cryptic chronic infections in the form of unculturable organisms can confound diagnosis [6]. [...] View Full-Text
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text: Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in UEA Blog Wind Turbine Slip Rings The hub slip ring in large wind turbines has proved to be a difficult application for a lot of slip ring manufacturers. There are 2 types of hub slip rings for large wind turbines; one used for powering the electric pitch motors and the other for controlling the hydraulic pitch system. They are both used for the same reason, powering/controlling the pitch of the blades to control the speed of the gearbox/generator. For the most part each presents the same challenges in designing a slip ring. However, the slip rings for controlling the hydraulic systems are much smaller since there is no need for power circuits. The main challenge with these slip rings is the environment. Depending on the type of turbine and location the environmental conditions can be very wide spread. The design of the slip ring must take into account rain, salt air, oil from other components and a lot of vibrations. The one condition that nearly all wind turbine slip rings must handle is cold air. Depending on the style of ring a heater may be require to withstand these below zero conditions. Another challenge is the fact there are so many different wind turbine designs. It's hard to relate data from a slip ring in one manufacture to another because of the difference in the overall turbine design. The pitch system determines the need of circuits within the slip ring which intern determines the overall size. The larger the slip ring the more rugged it needs to be to handle its own weight. Other differences between turbines range from vibrations, leaking gear box oil and size limitations. UEA has a long history of supplying to very rugged applications such as rough terrain cranes and boom trucks. These applications deal with the weather of all four seasons, dirt, oil, road salt, and vibrations much the same as a wind turbine. These challenging conditions are why UEA has been a good fit as a wind turbine slip ring supplier.


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DataXu's Privacy-Safe Approach Optimizes Digital Advertising Performance Without Tracking Consumer Behavior
New Consumer Privacy Guidelines Issued for Advertisers, Agencies and Trading Desks to "Future Proof" their Digital Strategy
BOSTON, MA (March 9, 2011) – DataXu – (dataxu.com) – the only cross-channel Demand Side Platform (DSP) for digital advertisers – today highlighted its breakthrough, privacy‑safe approach to digital advertising that optimizes campaign performance through "audience discovery," without tracking consumer behavior. The company today also issued industry guidelines for advertisers, agencies, and trading desks to "future proof" their digital strategies for online consumer privacy changes.
The DX2 platform discovers new audiences at scale by using impression-level decisioning across multiple parameters to build a data model that defines exactly how consumers behave in relation to a specific campaign. This unique algorithm, which DataXu calls a "Brand Genome," decides who, what, where, and when ad placements will generate the best performance.
These algorithms do not rely on user-level tracking, yet still achieve performance that is comparable to or better than more invasive targeting techniques. The real-time process is continuously optimized, maximizing consumer response post-ad exposure. The approach avoids the use of tracking cookies and consumer behavioral profiles, using cookies instead only to count ad placements and measure effectiveness.
"With the recent emphasis on online consumer privacy in the media and in regulatory discussions, many advertisers are concerned that they'll be required to change their strategies," stated Mike Baker, CEO at DataXu. "There is a misconception that DSPs only do audience buying, which is synonymous with tracking, but advanced DSPs do much more. Advertisers need to adopt a long-term, scalable approach to making display advertising more efficient, and that's what DX2 enables."
Using cookies to anonymously track online behavior has been an effective approach in enabling digital advertisers to offer more personalized advertising. However, according to Baker, with looming uncertainty regarding future regulatory requirements, advertisers will want to diversify their approach to ensure continued scalability and become less reliant on behavioral targeting. DataXu's "audience discovery" approach provides an ideal alternative to using third-party audience segments or cookie lists and is the cornerstone of new industry guidelines to "future proof" digital strategies.
DataXu's guidelines will help advertisers proactively shape their data-driven digital marketing strategies to maximize results and protect their brand in the coming years. These guidelines identify safe alternatives that avoid online behavioral advertising (OBA), and shift away from cookie-oriented media buying. Interested advertisers, agencies, trading desks, and others in the digital advertising ecosystem can access the new guidelines here.
Effective Prospecting without Third-Party Data
DX2's "audience discovery" approach uses only the information that is publicly available from actual campaign results and a user's interaction with the advertiser. In this way, the system provides several unique benefits to brands and agencies engaged in programmatic buying through ad exchanges:
• Reduces cost of media
• Achieves better scale and performance
• Supports cross-channel campaigns
• Steers clear of consumer privacy concerns and from questionable third-party practices
About DataXu
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, DataXu provides the only Demand Side Platform for online, mobile and video advertisers. This powerful technology increases digital campaign performance, improves operational efficiencies and delivers unique consumer insights to advertisers. DataXu's executive team unites leading executives in digital media with MIT technologists. The private company is backed by Atlas Venture, Flybridge Capital Partners and Menlo Ventures. For more information, visit dataxu.com or follow us on Twitter at @dataxu.
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Wacky Wednesday? Whimsical Wednesday? Weird Wednesday? I debated on what to call this post. I don't like sites that trash baby names. These are real babies, with parents who love them, but these stand out from the rest of the gang so I'm going with Whimsical.
Note: some of these are more whimsical than others. Enjoy!
Black Cloud (boy)
Freedom Ranae
Glory Blair
Honey Angela-Marie
Jubilee Nyah
July Ethan
Lovely Divine (girl)
Lynx Kaius
Peace Earth (girl)
Shadow Ex-Avier
Spinx Michael Devon
Unique Patience (girl)