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GIGABYTE® KM5300 Slim Wired Desktop Set - Desktop USB Keyboard & Desktop USB Mouse
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Space-saving design with full-sized key function frees up room on your desk and offers more efficient work space. *Keyboard layout may vary from different countries.
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Kelly Rowland Shares Tips of Slim Body
Kelly Rowland showed off her sexy newly slender figure at the party for celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes's new book, About Face, yesterday (Jan, 21). The Destiny's Child ex-singer donned a black sequined Herve Leger gown that stressed her benefits.
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"I'm telling you, I'm not eating sugar. I didn't even try to lose weight," Rowland said at the party at New York nightclub Provocateur. "I read this book, called You Are What You Eat. [The author, Gillian McKeith,] is talking about sugar, she's talking about meat, she's talking about cheese. I did some of those things for a month, but for the most part, it is just sugar that is gone from my diet."
How many pounds did she exactly lost?
"I lost weight, probably almost 10 pounds. But 10 pounds did a lot. All of my friends are going, 'Oh, I need you to eat a muffin.' It's more here, in the hip and [rear] area, but it's definitely trimmed down since no sugar has taken place."
Also the When Love Takes Over singer added:
"Right now, I have a pole dance instructor in Miami and she teaches me a lot," says Rowland. "You'd be surprised how hard those ladies work."
Healthy eating and sport are the keys to the slim body shape!
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As many of you might have read in a previous feature I wrote, I'm the owner of a new MacBook Pro, but perhaps I should have first considered the new customized MacBook Air being offered by Stuart Hughes. They dub the laptop the MacBook Air Supreme Ice Edition and may I just say the word "supreme" in the title is an understatement. That's because the laptop is unlike any MacBook Air you've ever seen.
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During evaluation, JIRA will run well on any reasonably fast workstation computer (eg. something purchased within the last two years). Memory requirements depend on how many projects and issues you will store, but 300MB – 1GB (of Java heap size) is enough for most evaluation purposes.
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AfriBeads offers a range of homewares, jewellery and fashion handmade in Uganda.
For those with an artistic flair looking for original products, you will love the colour and traditions of Africa reflected in the striking designs of the baskets, and colourful cushions.
The jewellery range is entirely fashioned by hand and is a recycled product made of paper beads.
For the first time AfriBeads would like to introduce its exclusive fashion range with amazing fabrics, each style has been designed and developed in Uganda.
Each of the products has a story―a story of hope for Uganda's artisans, giving them the opportunity to earn a regular income in this extremely poor but beautiful country.
See the latest ranges from AfriBeads, Stand 2B5, at AGHA Sydney Gift Fair, 23-26 February 2019.


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"Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost."In many ways, Alphonse's calm and passive disposition exists as a foil to his older brother's more abrasive personality. Al is kindhearted, notably compassionate and patient almost to a fault, acting often out of protective selflessness for his loved ones, new friends and sometimes even toward his enemies. On the other hand, Al's heart does contain some darkness born from the tragedies of his life. Plagued with insecurities about his own uncertain existence inside a suit of armor, Al craves the human warmth of his former life in desperate silence, fears that he will never again know closeness, and is sometimes overwhelmed by the suspicion that he himself is not human. It is also revealed that Alphonse carries the added burden of blaming himself for the failure of his mother's resurrection and the subsequent loss of his brother's limbs.
Otaku Trivia:1) Al's breech cloth is white in the manga and 2009 anime, while in the 2003 anime, it's light violet. 2) Originally, Arakawa did not draw Alphonse's armor face as displaying emotions of any kind, regardless of circumstance or emotional climate. It wasn't until Chapter 4: Battle on the Train that he began "making faces" during comedic scenes.
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The sundae of my youth is still alive but smaller and has way too many bananas.
As a kid growing up in Jakarta, Indonesia, my supreme happiness was found in a sundae, a Hot Fudge Sundae from Swensen's, to be exact. At Jakarta's sole Swensen's store found in the Ratu Plaza mall, I can still remember the plastic ice cream models displayed outside the shop. They had a singular goal to entice and enchant youngsters like me, and it worked every time.
But back then, Swensen's was a chimera, my impossible dream, if you will. I was an overweight ten year old, and in my dad's eyes, much too heavy with too little self-control to be let loose in a den of temptation. I still vividly recall the time he forbade me to join my best friends for an ice cream treat after we'd all done well on this certain Math test – oh, how I cried and cried!
But as I grew up, I learned that tears dry, weight falls off, and best of all, Swensen's is still around.
Whenever I travel, I can actually feel my heart glow whenever I spot a Swensen's. I've splurged on sundaes in Bangkok, and Cambodia, and they say there's one in Singapore too, but I've never seen it. And I always order a Hot Fudge Sundae for old time's sake, and just because now I can eat as many of them as I want.
When I hear that Swensen's opened at the Mall of Asia (MOA) last September, my heart doesn't just glow, it leaps. I get giddy just thinking about all the sundaes I can line up to sate my icy desires. You must know though, that to get to MOA, I need a good reason. That mall holds no appeal for me – it's too big, it's too crowded, it's too far, it's just too … But I'll go there for caramel popcorn, the best-stocked store of Booksale and now, Swensen's.
Inside, the space is so typical Swensen's that I could've closed my eyes and pretended that I was back in Jakarta again. Red leather booths, those trademark Swensen's lamps, and die-cut sundae designs as décor; it's a nostalgic rush.
Since I'm not at MOA often, I'm going for broke while I'm here. First thing I order is – need you ask? – my ever beloved hot fudge sundae, properly called a Hot Fudge Bonanza Split (P210). When it arrives, I feel such a surge of excitement that I want to squeal. Scoops of vanilla ice cream are stained with hot fudge and butterscotch, and to make the mix even merrier, there's a frenzy of almonds crowned by tufts of whipped cream on which sit a cherry and the eponymous Swensen's wafer. I say the ice cream is "stained" with hot fudge because lavished with it it certainly isn't. Now is not the time to be sparing, Swensen's! So I immediately order a side of hot fudge and expedite the pouring over of it.
In all my Swensen's memories, I can't recall there ever being bananas in my hot fudge sundaes. I don't mind bananas, they're one of my favorite fruits but here I find that they interfere with my access to the hot fudge and the ice cream. At one point, peeved by this seeming barrage of bananas, I fork them all out and leave them on the table, like the forlorn fruit they are. The store could afford to use just half of the bananas that they cram in lest they start calling it the Hot Fudge Banana Bonanza.
A Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Shake (P165) serves as my palate cleanser. It's sufficiently thick and goes down well. At the front, Swensen's has a universe of interesting flavors that I like the sound of, such as the titillatingly titled Sticky Chewy Chocolate, Almond Praline Delight, and of course the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup because I adore peanut butter anything.
Swensen's has these irresistibly retro drinking glasses.
Behind the counter, enthusiastic soda jerks competently create one sundae after another. There's a constant influx of customers and it's a visual treat to see sundry sundaes pass by my table. I see that a group's ordered an Earthquake, that eight-scoop behemoth, something I hope to order one day just for me and maybe a plus one.
Back to our sundaes, my Bin doesn't see anything wrong with the hot fudge sundae so he proceeds to hoover it down. Meantime, I end up loving his order of Nutty Crispy Tower (P245). When it comes to food, texture means everything to me, sometimes even more than flavor and this sundae has it in spades. Every spoonful yields a crunch of almonds and praline deliciously enmeshed in scoops of the Macadamia and Mocha Almond Fudge ice creams. I love this.
At Swensen's, every goblet or dish used is frosted, meaning that it's kept chilled until used. It's an old-fashioned trick that's visually appealing and keeps the ice cream colder longer. The goblets are so thick and heavy that I can imagine using them as weapons on someone who attempts to take away my sundaes or wants one taste too many. Again however, maybe there's a misconnect between memory and reality, but I just don't recollect the goblets holding so little ice cream. "When we were kids, everything looked bigger, hon," my Bin says, by way of explanation. I sigh in resignation.
The Oreo Cookies 'n Cream (P265) is a crowd pleaser: Cookies 'n Cream ice cream plus hot fudge plus Oreo cookies studded throughout, what's not to like? This creation merits a chocolate dipped wafer and cherry but there's too little chocolate sauce and here are those blasted bananas again.
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The Bahamas Reef Environment Education Foundation (BREEF) and students of the Eco-Schools Bahamas programme with support from the Lyford Cay Foundation, are tackling a major problem that impacts oceans and shorelines around the world. Two hundred and fourteen students from six schools participating in BREEF's Shopping Bag Challenge are keeping count of the number of plastic bags that their families get while shopping.
Although plastics are now part of everyday life, about one-third of the plastic we use is purposely designed to be disposable, and single-use plastics, like water bottles and plastic bags, are generally used only once before they are thrown away. Preliminary data shows that the students collected almost 12,000 plastic bags over a four-week period. The study group estimated that approximately 145,000 disposable plastic bags are used each month, by families at just these six schools alone.
"The data collected by participating schools on Abaco, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama, and New Providence reveal that families average 60 bags per month. A substantial number, if we consider usage by the entire population of The Bahamas," said Casuarina McKinney- BREEF's newest re-usable bags: Choose to Re-use Lambert, Executive Director, BREEF.
Plastic is forever. Every piece of plastic ever made still exists today. Unlike organic materials, which can be broken down naturally through the action of microbes, plastics, through a process known as photo degradation can only be reduced to micro plastics which remain in the environment. In The Bahamas, most of our plastics are discarded in landfills, where their bi-products can leak into the soil and water table, attract pests and can pose a health risk for communities. A significant quantity of plastic also ends up in the sea, impacting marine life through entanglement and being mistakenly consumed as food. Fish eating plastic in the ocean is a way in which harmful chemicals can enter the human diet.
Students are imploring the public to trade in their plastic bags for re-usable bags when shopping. BREEF's newest re-usable bags feature the artwork of Shelby Sawyer with the slogan 'Choose to Re-Use' by Grace Swing. Both are grade 11 students of the Forest Heights Academy in Abaco, and winners of the BREEF Eco-Schools Design-A-Bag competition.
This semester, the project's teams will continue to collect data, with a twist. "BREEF has given 5 re-usable shopping bags to each participating student. They will encourage their families to shop with the bags and collect data to determine how this impacts plastic bag use," says McKinney-Lambert.
The Bahamas is an island nation, so our people depend on healthy oceans for food and to make a living. The plastic bag problem can be addressed and you can make a positive impact by choosing to re-use. For starters, how about taking a few re-usable bags with you whenever you shop?
The Eco-Schools programme is an international awards scheme which recognizes schools that make a commitment to continuously improve their environmental practice. The Bahamas programme is operated by BREEF, with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, and includes a network of over 20 registered public and private schools.
To purchase re-usable shopping bag(s) please contact BREEF at 327-9000, or email us at [email protected]. You can show support to BREEF by becoming a volunteer, donating to our educational programmes or by participating in an upcoming BREEF event. For more information visit our website: www.breef.org, like us on Facebook: B.R.E.E.F., follow us on Instagram and Twitter: breef242 or subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bahamasreef.


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I have also faced this problem many times...cant find any solution plz help.. only way out is to reinstall xp using pata dvd-rw .. or let the sata one be connected :(
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My friends and I have used wired 360 controllers for the longest time to game on pc but one of my friends has since switched to using his DS4 and he's reporting that my games /do not work/ with his ps4 controller, only the 360. A little searching around and I find this was an XNA issue to do with PS4 pads not supporting xInput or somesuch?
This is a bit concerning as they are a lot more wide spread now - I don't know how well supported they are on max/nix but certainly in windows you just plug em in and they appear as a game controller these days. Other games he tested such as rocket league all worked fine so I assume it truely is an xna/mono issue.
Has anyone got any fixes or work-arounds for this? Especially multiplatform ones? Would suck to alienate certain controllers!
DS4Windows application. Takes DualShock 4 input and makes PC think it's an Xbox controller.
yeah I read something about that - but that is asking my users to a) fix my problem and b) change their software configuration to do so - its a bit of an ask especially in an age where people expect to just run something and have it work
I figured there would be some extensions to the input modules in mono by now - but maybe not
If you use MG cross platform desktop project the dualshock controller should work.
MonoGame for Windows DX projects only uses XInput, not DirectInput which is an older lower level API that MS no longer recommends using for gamepads. But since dualshock gamepads do not support XInput they do not work with MG DX. In a DesktopGL (cross platform desktop) project MonoGame uses SDL for handling input. SDL can use DirectInput as well and has mappings for dualshock controllers so that should work.
We could look into supporting DirectInput with the mappings from SDL in DX projects as a fallback.
We could read just the windows part of the mapping file. I'm already messing around with SharpDX because we're updating it, so I could dig into this. And I have a dualshock controller to test with With DirectInput I think we could also support the Joystick API on WinDX.
@KonajuGames Thoughts?
Hmm interesting! I'm not near my office to prove this but I'm 99% certain that this IS a desktopGL project and it's still not working with PS4 pads. If you have a spare few minutes at any point could you maybe quickly whack up a test project for your PS4 pad? If it's supposed to be working with desktopGL then we may of found a bug
I formatted a few weeks ago so I'm on mono3.6 now.
Can you detect the controller? I.e. is GamePadState.IsConnected true?I did some testing with my Dualshock 3, I think it should work identical to Dualshock 4 (I don't have one to test). Things are pretty much as expected:
For some reason I can't detect any input though, not even with RawInput. No idea why that is, maybe still because of Scp This seems to work for other people...
You can test with the SDL2 gamepad tool: http://generalarcade.com/gamepadtool/If it works with that we can support it.


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Many of us know that insulation plays a key role in keeping our homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But did you know the benefits can go well beyond achieving basic R-value requirements? Quality insulation can provide a number of added benefits that contributes to the comfort, safety and efficiency of ahome, including:
Sound absorbency – Life is loud, but the right choice of insulation can help reduce noise transfer throughout your home. Insulating between floors and interior walls can help create a peaceful sanctuary in areas of your home, even when life is chaotic.
A safe indoor environment – Good indoor air quality goes a long way toward ensuring personal comfort. Choosing insulation that is water repellant and resistant to mold, mildew, fungi, bacterial growth and rot can help to prevent common issues behind your walls that may pose serious health and safety concerns and lead to costly repairs. Look to products that will not off-gas or emit harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Asheville's minor league baseball team, the Asheville Tourists, have begun their regular season. There's plenty of time for people to grab a hot dog and join in the fun.
This year, roaming vendors will be selling food and beverages to folks in the stands. New box seats have been built right under the press box and two Sunday night games will have fireworks displays.
McCormick field hasn't changed much since it was built in 1924, but most people in Asheville see that as a good thing.


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- Nodules or hard lumps of tissue under the skin, often found near elbows.
What Happens in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
What happens in Rheumatoid Arthiritis? The immune system mistakenly attacks the joints and other tissues…frequently the hands, wrists or feet. The person may experience inflammation, pain, swelling and stiffness. RA can permanently damage joints so it is recommended that if RA is suspected, see a Rheumatologist within 3 months of the onset of symptoms. The earlier you are seen, the less likely that you will require joint surgery or replacement.
Treatment Options
RA can be treated with nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) which treat pain on a short term basis or disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) which suppress the immune system to reduce painful inflammation and protect joints. A newer category of biologics is contributing to improved RA outcomes in people with severe disease. Some people have actually gone into remission with these treatments.
The Connection Between Arthritis and Sleep
Lack of sleep can worsen the condition of arthritis. Pain can also keep a patient from sleeping well. Talk to their doctor about medications that can manage the pain all night.Here are 8 tips to improve sleep:
- Do not watch TV in the bedroom
- Minimize lights from computers, phones and other electronic devices (even a small amount of light can impact sleeping)
- Get up from sleep and go to bed at the same time every day.
- Get regular exercise
- Avoid alcohol and nicotine and do not drink caffeinated drinks in the evening
- If sleep is alluding you, practice breathing in to the count of 6 and then breathing out to the count of 6; do this for 3-5 minutes or the count of 25. You will activate your parasympathetic nervous system and be able to sleep deeply.
- If a partner wakes you at night with snoring, use ear plugs and an eye mask to eliminate distractions.
- Consider a device to help with sounds. Some provide the sound of a waterfall, ocean, nature and other sounds that help to block out distractions. These are especially helpful for people who work at night and have to sleep during the day.


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So during the month of June we're supposed to write about identity, but right now so much of my identity is changing and flexing and morphing. What do I do with that?
Bear with me while I process.
See, I think we put our identity in so many things. Yes, we're told to put our identity in Jesus—He is all we need—and I believe that, but I'm not naïve. I know—I KNOW—I put my identity in other things, too.
I need an identity reality check.
I'm a mom. It would be silly to say, "I'm not a mom. I'm just a Jesus girl," because the truth is, I AM a mom. It's not my entire identity, but it is a part of my identity. But the thing is, my identity as a mom is changing quickly these days. My girls are growing up and away and out. On a day-to-day basis, the part of me that answers to "Mom" is becoming smaller and smaller. Shrinking before my very eyes. If I made being "Mom" the biggest part of my identity, I would find myself shrinking every day, too.
I'm a wife. I never forget that a huge part of me belongs to my husband, and that I have influence on him and he on me. But I don't go to work with my husband. (In fact, he tells me that many people he works with don't even believe I exist because I don't get to interact with them very often.) As my husband's wife, my identity is sometimes not even known to some people. If I made being my husband's wife my identity, I would feel quite empty sometimes.
I'm a professor. I often think about my job or my students or my college because it's a big part of who I am. And yet, my job is granted to me on a year-by-year basis, and there are no guarantees that next year I will be able to call myself "Professor." It's a tenuous gig at best.
I'm a daughter. A sister. A friend. But those roles change over time, as well. Those identities are determined somewhat by time and compatibility and distance.
I can't deny these different identities. They make up who I am. But they are not all of who I am, nor are they guaranteed to last.
When we say that our identity is in Christ, what does that mean? I've been mulling that over this month, and here's what I've come up with.
It means forever.
It means the one role that I have that cannot be changed, moved, shaken, or taken from me.
It means that the one person I rely on to fully satisfy me, to be fully consistent in my life, is the One who has said, "I will never leave you; I will never forsake you."
It means that my life here on earth is temporary, but my life with Jesus is forever. As the apostle Paul put it, "For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God" (Colossians 3:3).
Your real life.
Your real identity.
Mom, your real life is not to be found in your kids—trust me, they will be gone before you know it.
Your real life is not to be found in your husband—his life is temporary, too.
Your real life is not to be found in your job—that could also be gone tomorrow.
Your real life is to be found in Christ alone who is eternal, unmoveable, unshakeable.
So when I struggle with my identity, which is more often than I care to admit, what I'm really struggling with is the reality of this temporal life. I want to matter in this life (which is temporary) to the people in my life (who are also temporary). When I struggle with my identity, it's a struggle with wanting to matter to someone or something that doesn't last.
What I really need to do is to look no further than the real life that can be found in Jesus alone. To let His identity—His faithful, unfailing, never ending identity—inform all of my other roles.
Because, the reality is, I will be His child forever.


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The road less traveled for me is both figurelitivly and literal. I will first comment on the literal.
My normal route to and from my home out in the country has been changed because of a bridge teardown. The quaint Cloquet River bridge is being torn down and a boring, cement structure is being put up in it's place. So we in Burnett (which is what my area was called when there was a general store and post office on the corner of my road) have to find alternate routes to town. My two choices are both bad. One is longer and totally dirt and the other is quicker and only part dirt but both are in desperate need of grooming. But I have learned some important lessons taking this road less traveled. I will share those that struck me this morning as I drove home from 12.5 hours of work and was sleep-drunk.
I seriously need either new shocks on my car or a new bra on my boobs. I was bouncing so bad my chin was bruised. I never knew that the right one could go up while the left one was going down. Thankfully they never went sideways or I might have been flung out of my car by the force. And you know how "they" say you can tell if you are fat by "pinching an inch", I can tell I am fat by how long it takes the fat on my body to stop bouncing after that road. As of today, it is 3.5 minutes. Freaky…
Another important lesson learned today on the ride home…I really need to use the bathroom before leaving my job. All that bouncing on a full bladder gives new meaning to "having to pee so bad, my back teeth are floating". I mean, I have had acid reflux but I always thought urinary incontenience meant leakage from the "south end" not the north! Oy Vey..
This road is great for making weird noises while singing….gives you lots of vibrato. My grandkids love to make sounds while bouncing over this road.
My wrists are also getting a great workout just trying to hang on to the steering wheel. It's like the olden days when cars didn't have power steering. (Anyone remember driving a car like that. I was very preggers and had a car without power steering and I can tell you it wasn't fun and parking was a full-body workout!)
The road has also help firm up my decision to get to the eye doctor as I no longer can see the pot holes and the deep washboard-like ruts in the road. Side note to self: make appt. to get teeth fixed and jaw realigned and call garage to get tires realigned.
And lastly, a comment on driving sleep-drunk. Don't do it if you can help it. Today I slammed on the brakes for a rock I thought was a turtle and for a mailbox I mistook for a deer. (It wasn't the first time I had braked for that &^%$ mailbox. I think they made it look like a deer on purpose.) I have been known to brake for black garbage bags on the side of road I was sure was a bear and for reflective driveway lights I just knew were deer waiting to play their version of "russian roulette" and jump out at me. I must admit, tho, that the scariest things I see when I am so tired are black blobs that run across the road at night. They remind me of those "demon"" things in the movie, "Ghost". Thankfully I don't drive home at night anymore after working 17 hours!!
Now about the road that is figuritive. I had taken that road since I was a teen and I know every inch of it intimately. It was never a conscience decision, but one out of survival. (My husband would say it was out of rebellion but it really wasn't.) I have always been the one who chooses the odd way to do things. My dad would always say I was, "dizzy", but now I realize it was just my "creative side" coming out. Only back then, creative was on par with odd and no parent wanted an "odd" child. My dad tried to break me of this but I had a part of me that rose up and quietly fought my way out of being "normal". I think when you can't please anyone no matter what you do, you have two choices. I chose the road less traveled, tho it meant being an "outsider" much of the time. At the time it was often painful (literally…my dad had "the fastest belt in the West") and I could live the rest of my life on the tears I shed but I became a strong individual because of it. I did my share of peer pressure stuff but I mostly did what I wanted, even if it meant doing it alone. Sure it was scary but being "not me" was even scarier to me. And believe it or not, there are some things that I want to do that even today, scare me. But when you live with fear your whole life, being scared it just normal. I try to see which is the "worse of two evils": being scared or not doing what I want. And most of the time, I jump with both feet into that which scares me. that unknown path in the road less traveled. I am anxiously awaiting death as it will really be my last jump and the only one I have no fear of doing!!!


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Please allow 5-10 working days for delivery.
NOTE: This kit include small parts, not for children under 3 years as there may be a choking hazard.
Material ABS plastic
Contains a total of 105pcs small parts(75pcs blocks and30pcs marble)
Do not need screws, so no tools needed.
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Super Bowl 2017 Must Include Doritos and Walter Mercado in Gold Lame
Everyone knows that Super Bowl is not just about football but also about the great ads. So now is the time for Latinos to urge Doritos (owned by PepsiCo) to air its soon-to-be iconic Walter Mercado space odyssey mixed with Uranus travel ad at Super Bowl 2017.
Doritos for the last 10 years has presented its "Crash the Super Bowl" ads where unknown creatives are given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to have their ad aired to millions during Super Bowl.
Well this year 'Crash the Super Bowl" is retired and Doritos hasn't announced what it plans to do on February 5, 2017 for Super Bowl LI. Snickers, Skittles, Bud and many more are ready but no word from Doritos.
Last month the nacho chip with 27-ingredients released an ad featuring the gender-less Puerto Rican astrologer Mercado better known to Spanish-TV audiences as Shanti Ananda. The 84-year-old Mercado is as famous for his wrong astrological predictions (Hillary would win) as much as his spot on observations (Trump is so "insulting and offensive to the human race."). Nielsen and other TV tracking agencies aren't sure if Spanish-language audiences religiously followed Mercado for his outlandish, Liberace-esque garb, bleached pompadour or for the cadaver-white face that can only be described as un-describable.
Whatever it is the guy is an icon that needs to be introduced to Super Bowl audiences and the new 30-second ad is the perfect vehicle. It features Mercado donning an appropriate gold lame space suit, eating Doritos (Nacho flavored) while being transported to Uranus and exploding through the galaxies with each Dorito he consumes. On You Tube the ad has over 4.3 million views.
Everyone must start sprinkling Doritos dust at the Pepsico corporate office in hopes of convincing them that Walter Mercado deserved to be on Prime TV and not forever entombed in late-night Telemundo or Univision re-runs.
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Now that summer is well and truly here, you will want your home to reflect the new season. During the wintertime, it is all about home comforts and making sure things are cosy and inviting. The summer months are a time when you can make things feel lighter and brighter, blurring the line between the indoors and the outdoors. Adding a burst of summer to your home doesn't have to be too difficult, but it is always a pleasure to come back to a home that reflects the current season. So, here are a few things you can do to give your house more of a summertime vibe.
Remove the Traces of Winter
If there are any traces of winter still lingering around in your home, now is the time to store them away somewhere so you can replace them with accessories that give off more of a summery vibe. Some examples of things that definitely give off a sense of winter include thick rugs, big blankets, candles and heaters. Once you remove these last traces of winter from your home, you will really be able to enjoy the summer a lot more!
Bring Some Life Indoors
There is nothing like some fresh flowers for making your home appear like it is bursting with life, so why not choose some roses, lilies, magnolias or any other favourites you have? Another option is to select some new houseplants. Having some flowers and plants in your home has been proven to boost your mood so you should certainly consider getting some to brighten up the summer months.
Freshen Up Your Airflow
Of course, opening up doors and windows is the best way to get some fresh air flowing into your home, but you can also try a few things with the artificial airflow that you have going on. If you have a ceiling fan, turn it to go counter-clockwise which will push the air downwards and create a stronger draught. If you have an air conditioner, you may want to replace the filter so that you can avoid any malfunctions. And if you use artificial air fresheners, try choosing one that gives off a fresh and fragrant summer scent.
Invite More Natural Light Indoors
First of all, to bring in more natural light you can make sure that your windows are sparkling clean both inside and out so that you can get an unobstructed view to the outdoors. If you are struggling to tackle some of the outdoor windows, you could use an equal parts water-vinegar solution and a squeegee. You could also replace your heavy winter drapes with some lighter window treatments. Choose some thin blinds instead in some lighter colours that welcome in the summer sun.
Give Your Front Door a Lick of Paint
You may not feel like tackling any major DIY jobs when the weather is warmer, but a simple job that you can do to make the world of difference is to give your front door a lick of paint. This way, you have a nice welcome to set the mood every time you get back home. Start by sanding it down so you have a smooth surface to start from and then a couple of coats should do the trick. Complete the job with a shiny new house number and doormat.
Stock Up On Summer Essentials
There is nothing like stocking up on a few summer essentials to give you that warm feeling. Ironically, one of the first things that you should get is some ice cold popsicles! This way, you will always have a refreshing treat lined up when the temperatures start soaring. While you are looking in your freezer, it is a great time to give it a defrost and clear out anything that is leftover in there that you don't want anymore. Other common items that you will need for summer include sunblock and insect repellant.
Sort Out Your Garden Area
If you are lucky enough to have a garden area, you should make sure that everything looks as good as it possibly can. If you have a patio or decking area, you can take it on with some warm, soapy water, a scrubbing brush and a hose. Once you have a nice clean area to base yourself, you can arrange your furniture in a social way that encourages conversation. Some potted plants, candles, pillows, and outdoor lighting can really set the mood when the sun goes down. You can also invest in some sort of outdoor heaters in case things start to get a little chilly.
Restyle Your Kitchen Shelves
One of the best ways that you can get your home summer-ready is by getting rid of that sense of clutter. There are all kinds of creative storage options out there, but one of the best ones is giving your kitchen shelves a restyle. Work out which are the kitchen items you never use (there are bound to be a few) and get them stored away in a different location. When you give yourself that extra breathing space, it gives you the feeling of being in a vacation home.
Display Some Fresh Fruit in a Bowl
Fresh fruit is a wonderful summery snack, and it also looks very appealing when you display it in a bowl. Choose a few different kinds that give your table a multicoloured feel, but don't forget to actually eat it rather than just looking at it! If you get yourself some fresh oranges, a glass pitcher and a juicer, you can start off the day right with a nice refreshing glass of juice.
Change Your Furniture Accessories
Even if you don't want to change your furniture altogether, you can still bring in some different items like rugs, cushions and blankets. Try to choose some light and airy colours rather than the deeper ones that are popular during the winter. Just this simple change can really make a big difference in giving off more of a summery vibe in your home.


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About us? It's not about us. It's about you.
The foundation of our story is you, our valued clients. MDM Entertainment was created from the belief that on your wedding day you select your ideal fiancé, the wedding ceremony and reception venues of your dreams, your flowers and color palette… and the music played at your wedding reception shouldn't be any different. Your wedding day should not only look like you, it should sound like you too.
Your vision of your wedding day is what we bring to life. You are the star of your day, not the DJ, and that is where the focus remains. You call the shots, with our guidance and help along the way. Each of our hand selected, MDM Entertainment DJ's has comprehensive training and a background that makes them uniquely qualified as your Master of Ceremonies and dance party DJ. Cheese and cliché are not part of our repertoire, free-spirited, never-want-it-to-end fun is.
Your Wedding, Your Way
We've made it our goal to stay away from the "wedding machine" that turns out the same product every time and to remain true to every client, at every event. We want you to be happy, ecstatic even, and not feel like you've been bamboozled by yet another wedding vendor. We make you the promise to be respectful to you, to give you reasonable prices for the value of our services and to deliver on our promises to you.
You've dreamed of your wedding day your whole life; we view being selected as part of it to be a true honor. We strive to consistently bring you the best through continuing education for all of our employees, attending conferences and seminars to always be up to date, and to evolve our products and services to meet and exceed your needs. We offer you a full range of DJ packages, lighting, décor elements and photo booths, all in one convenient, reliable place.
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- Name: David Olivares
- Birthplace/Hometown: Chicago
- Current Residence: Chicago
- School/College attended: Colombia College
- Field of study: Radio Production
- When I'm not DJ'ing, I can be found: Finding and enjoying new music of all genres with my 5 year old daughter.
- Favorite music genres: House, Jazz, Bossa Nova & most Pop
- Favorite artists: Adele, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Al Green and the Beatles among others.
- Favorite song: My Way and That's Life by Sinatra.
- Types of events I specialize in: Weddings and also events which require Latin music or bilingual MC
- Causes/organizations I support: music industry
- Favorite quote: People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent. – Bob Dylan
- Seven words that describe me: responsible, professional, detail-oriented, prepared, creative, humorous & confident.
- Prized possessions I couldn't live without: My two beautiful daughters! (and my iPod!)
- Something no one would guess by looking at me: I watch Housewives of OC and NJ.
- On being a wedding DJ: A wedding is more than a party. It's a celebration of the unity of two individuals who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together.As a wedding DJ, it's crucial to understand the bride and grooms expectations so that one delivers exactly what they envisioned. After all, it is THEIR day and we should feel honored they entrusted us to entertain their friends and family on suchan important occasion.
- Name: Nicholas Ruich
- Birthplace/Hometown: Chicago
- Current Residence: Northwest Indiana
- School/College attended: Columbia College Chicago, Indiana University
- Field of study: Audio Arts & Acoustics
- When I'm not DJ'ing, I can be found: working as the production manager at MDM, reading political satire, finding material with a low enough coefficient in relation to rt60 so my girlfriend doesn't kill me when I'm spinning at two in the morning!
- Favorite music genres: House, early english punk rock, 70's rock, 50's rock, rockabilly, blues, soul, funk, experimental indie rock, pre 1990's country, hip hop. Honestly, it would be easier to ask me what I don't like.
- Favorite artists: This is a difficult question. Right now Im really into Alabama Shakes, Bingo Players, the Shout Out Louds, Armand Van Helden, Ron Carrol, and of course the Rolling Stones. The funny thing is you could ask me this same question in a couple of weeks and I'll give you a list of 6 new artists.
- Favorite song: This is even harder than the last question! Shine a Light-The Rolling Stones. That took me a good five minutes to answer, and if you wait five more my answer will change.
- Types of events I specialize in: Young, fun, energetic parties where the people love to dance, and have a great time. I come from a club background, but I also understand the importance of making sure grandma and grandpa have an amazing time on the dance floor as well.
- Causes/organizations I support: Every Christmas and Thanksgiving since I can remember my mom and I go to either the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago or more recently the Salvation Army in East Chicago to donate our time. Even though I've never donated time or been involved with them, theres an organization called Girls Rock Chicago that I think does some really cool stuff for female rockers in the Chicago area.
- Favorite quote:"The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference."― Elie Wiesel"Boys who spent their weekends making banana nut muffins did not, as a rule, excel in the art of hand-to-hand combat."― David Sedaris
- Seven words that describe me: I thought a lot about this question.
- Prized possessions I couldn't live without: My VINYL records
- Something no one would guess by looking at me: I love math
- On being a wedding DJ l: I truly love what I do, I don't think you can do this job properly if you don't. I know that it's your big day, and I make sure the focus stays on you.
- Name: Mike Dodson
- Hometown: Bloomington, IL
- Current Residence: Crystal Lake, IL
- College attended: Illinois State University
- Field of study: Industrial Technology, Computer Science and Business Administration
- When I'm not DJ'ing, I can be found: Working in the office… however, on those few weekends I do get off I love to travel
- Favorite music genres: I love everything! If I had to choose my absolute favorites though it would be House, Trance and Top 40 (oh yeah, can't forget the 80's too…)
- Favorite artists: David Guetta, Armand Van Helden, Bad Boy Bill, Pink Floyd (which one of these things is not like the others…)
- Favorite song: "Wish You Were Here" Pink Floyd
- Types of events I specialize in: Weddings and corporate events
- Causes/organizations I support: UNICEF, American Cancer Society
- Favorite quote: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." – Mark Twain and "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." – Mark Twain
- Five words that describe me: Laid-back, friendly, entrepreneurial, driven, adventurous
- Prized possessions I couldn't live without: My passport!
- Something no one would guess by looking at me: I am a damn good cook and I have a garden.
- On being a wedding DJ: I love DJ'ing weddings! Every crowd is a little different and I love the challenge of finding just the right mix of music to send each crowd over the top. One week it may be Motown and Funk that works and the next week it could be throwing down a serious house music set. I really do appreciate all types of music and will play whatever it takes to pack the dance floor. There is nothing like turning a wedding into an all out party. I truly love what I do, I don't think you can do this job properly if you don't.
Hometown: Park Ridge/Niles
Current Residence: Palatine
School/College attended: Oakton Community College
Field of study: Liberal Arts
When I'm not DJ'ingI can be found: Hangin' with my Kids
Favorite music genres: All (I'm A DJ!)
Favorite artists: Don't have a favorite
Favorite song: Black Betty by Ram Jam
Types of events I specialize in: Weddings/Corporate/School Dances
Causes/organizations I support: March of Dimes/Susan G Komen
Favorite quote: Git R Done
Seven words that describe me: Affable/Reliable/Ethical/Charismatic/Fun/Professional/Sociable/Responsible/Ambitious
Prized possessions I couldn't live without: MP3 player full of music
Something no one would guess by looking at me: That I'm a DJ
On being a wedding DJ: I know a lot of different styles of music. I can read a crowd and play music that they would like. I will do anything possible to make sure your dream wedding comes to be reality.
- Name: DJ Aumir (The Beat Guru)
- Hometown: This has always been a difficult question to answer. I was born in Chicago, then moved to Paris for a year, and then to London and then moved to Saudi Arabia for a few years. And spent a lot of time traveling and staying in middle eastern countries including, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisa, Oman, UAE and Bharian. After spending time in the middle east, I moved to India for a year. Having travelled to all these places, I would still have to say that my favorite place is no other but the WINDY CITY.
- Current Residence: Chicago, IL
- School attended: Saudia Arabian International School, Niles West Hight School, Chicago State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Panache DJ Academy
- Field of study: Mechanical Engineering & Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology
- When I'm not DJ'ing (or Teching), I can be found: Learning music production
- Favorite music genres: Progressive House, I love music from the 90's!
- Favorite artists: Jay Sean , Punjabi MC, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, Armin Van bureen, Paul Van Dyk, Benny Benasi, Rahat Fatah Ali, Maher Zain, Cheb Khalid, Nancy Ajram, Tarkan, DJ Inphinity
- Favorite song: Sound track to Slum Dog Millionaire by A.R. Rahman, Greece 2000 – Three Drives, Pjanoo – Eric Prdyz, Hometown Glory – Adele, You Got the Love – Florence & The Machine (Mark Knight Remix)
- Types of events I specialize in: Weddings, Mixed Weddings, Bhangra, Bollywood, Garba, Euro Dance, Muslim Events (Nasheeds), Club Style Events. If I'm not DJing a wedding, you can find me mixing at a club down town. I'm great at mixing quickly between different types of genres to keep everyone…(no matter how young or old)… moving on the dance floor all the time!
- Causes/organizations I support: Am-vets, Salvation Army
- Favorite quote: ""This too shall pass." This proverb has helped me get through some tough times, but more importantly it has made me make the most of my favorite memories."
- Eight words that describe me: Committed, Reliable, Communicative, Enthusiastic, Flexible, Broad-Minded, Respectful, Multi-cultural
- Prized possessions I couldn't live without: My music collection
- Something no one would guess by looking at me: I used to play professional tennis
- On being a wedding DJ : Traveling to so many different places has given me the advantage of picking up different music from all over the World. I understand what moves different people, and that's why I can keep a dance floor packed no matter how diverse it may be.
Birthplace/Hometown: Rockford, IL
Current Residence: Chicago, IL
School/College attended: Columbia College Chicago
Field of study: Music Business
When I'm not DJ'ing I can be found: Mixing up drinks at Chicago q.
Favorite music genres: Ambient Electronic, Bass, Lo-Fi, R&B, Hip-Hop, Garage, 2-Step, House, Indie/Alternative Rock.
Favorite artists: Burial, Clams Casino, Mount Kimbie, Joy Orbison, Action Bronson, Kendrick Lamar, Spaceghostpurrp.
Favorite song: Kanye West – Spaceship
Types of events I specialize in: Weddings, Corporate Events, Private Parties.
Causes/organizations I support: ASP (Appalachia Service Project), Occupy Chicago.
Favorite quote: "A mind is like a parachute, it only works if it is open." – Frank Zappa
Seven words that describe me: Dedicated, Loyal, Pragmatic, Progressive, Open-Minded, Humorous, Patient.
Prized possessions I couldn't live without: My cat Elliott.
Something no one would guess by looking at me: I'm an avid bike rider.
On being a wedding DJ: Having worked in the special event industry, as both a DJ and Bartender, I have found it to be a very challenging yet rewarding industry to work in. You're constantly meeting new people and adapting to new environments. You find that no two parties/events will ever be the same and this is something I have come to really enjoy. As the cliche goes, "variety is the spice of life" and you see a lot of variety working in this industry. To me it's all about keeping it fresh and pushing the envelope on every event.
- Name: Robert J. Nicpon
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
- Current Residence: Morton Grove, IL
- College attended: Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
- Field of study: Aviation Flight Management, B.S.
- When I'm not DJ'ing, I can be found: Hiking, jogging, flying airplanes & nature photography
- Favorite music genres: 80's pop, 80's rock, current top 40
- Favorite artists: Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Doors, No Doubt, Greenday & Michael Bublé
- Favorite song: Only exception – Paramore (our first dance)
- Types of events I specialize in: Weddings, corporate & school functions
- Causes/organizations I support: Susan G. Komen for the cure
- Favorite quote: "I don't think that there's anything worse than being ordinary" from the movie "American Beauty"
- Seven words that describe me: Fun, spontaneous, laid-back, neat, witty, enthusiastic & personable
- Prized possessions I couldn't live without: Macbook Pro & Nikon camera
- Something no one would guess by looking at me: I once flew corporate jets globally for a living
- On being a wedding DJ: I love it!
- Name: Ryan Finnerty
- Hometown: Elk Grove Village, IL
- Current Residence: Elgin, IL
- School attended: Elk Grove High School, Harper College, Illinois Center for Broadcasting
- Field of study: Broadcasting
- When I'm not DJ'ing (or Teching), I can be found: Working out, playing video games, watching sports, hanging with friends or loved ones
- Favorite music genres: Rock/Classic Rock, Alternative, Dance
- Favorite artists: Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, James Brown
- Favorite song: In the Light – Led Zeppelin
- Types of events I specialize in: Weddings and corporate events
- Causes/organizations I support: Breast Cancer Awareness, Autism Awareness, Rescue Pets
- Favorite quote: "I need your boots, your clothes, and your motorcycle!"
- Seven words that describe me: Reliable, Easy-Going, Confident, Helpful, Open, Trustworthy, Honest
- Prized possessions I couldn't live without: My Pug "Gizmo"
- Something no one would guess by looking at me: I'm a huge movie buff and own over like 600 dvds
- On being a wedding DJ : I love the making people happy and love having a good time. So it's imperative the I'm some how responsible for that. Being a DJ allows me to make that happen for people all the time. I'm also a huge fan of music in general, so to be able to be close to that all the time as a "job" is a blessing. I love what music brings out of people and the emotion that it invokes, and what better place than a wedding or special event. I'm thrilled to be a part of that.


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Using Mobile QR Codes to Get Customer Feedback
Mindshare Technologies has recently adopted Quick Response (QR) code technology to help obtain customer feedback. QR codes are a type of bar code that can be printed on sales receipts and product packaging, as well as advertising materials such as posters, brochures and postcards. Customers can easily access customer feedback forms by simply scanning the QR codes with their smart phone or mobile device. QR codes are highly customizable and can encode information unique to the customer such as items purchased, total price, store number, name of the cashier that assisted the customer and time of day.
Mindshare is a Utah-based market research company that collects feedback for companies from employees and customers using their proprietary speech and text analysis software. Among its roster of clients are Marriott, Comcast, Hertz, Arby's, Tony Roma's and many more. Mindshare completes 175,000 customer surveys every day.
Mindshare uses QR codes to enhance their enterprise feedback management platform as part of their Voice of the Customer (VoC) strategy to find out customers' expectations, preferences and aversions. The QR codes allows companies to know the customer's thoughts during the moment, right at the store or during the time of purchase. They can get better data from the customer feedback forms as a result. This is what John Sperry, the CEO of Mindshare, calls "proximity of feedback".
"A big part of what makes Mindshare uniquely successful is our approach of making customer feedback timely, and immediately accessible to the people who can act on it," explained Sperry. "When a customer or non-buyer gives feedback after seeing a QR code, their experience is still fresh in their mind, so our clients get targeted responses and opinions in real time. This enables them to keep their finger on the pulse of the needs and wants of their customers at all times."
Sperry believes that getting customer feedback is essential in getting and keeping customers. Companies that communicate with customers experience greater growth than companies who ignore their customer's ideas. Anticipating the customer's needs is important in avoiding dissatisfaction and unhappiness with the company's products and services.
"The specific data available with this new tool will be invaluable to retailers, restaurants and many other clients," continued Sperry. "For example, we will be able to help store managers and owners see how specific products purchased or the price of an item affects customer satisfaction. The new QR code offering is one of the many innovative ways Mindshare continues to impact the way mobile accessibility changes how people interact with brands and improves customer experience."
Other articles on QR codes
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Resort Offers a Great Example of QR Code Usage for Small Business
How to Create a QR Code for a Business Card (video)
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Word of mouth and trusting the recommendations of friends and family has always been on trend. It's not surprising then that the voice and power of influencers, bloggers and thought leaders on our decision making as consumers continues to grow.
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As marketers we're partnering with influencers more and more to amplify reach, build and maintain credibility and, the ultimate goal, generate actions like sales and sign ups. TheRight.Fit tells us that 71% of us are more likely to make a purchase based on a recommendation from a trusted social media voice and that 87% of brands see influencers as an effective way to create authentic brand content.
On average, businesses can generate $6.50 for every $1 invested in influencer marketing – with the right strategy and approach.
We Are Social's "Under the Influence" Report revealed that 85% of us don't resent influencers for their branded content, as long as the partnership and content is valuable, relevant and on brand. Yellow's 2018 Social Media Report says that a lot of us actively seek it out – 68% of us read online reviews and blogs before shopping, averaging eight reviews before making a decision.
We know that audiences listen to influencers and that they can be an effective, but finding and choosing the right influencers for your brand and campaign is an art many are still perfecting – but it doesn't have to drive you crazy. Whether you're working with micro influencers, celebrities or the YouTube famous, setting yourself up for success just takes little bit of planning, and identifying the people with true influence.
True Influence:
Fit, Power, Authenticity and Credibility.
True influence is the real and identifiable impact an influencer has on their genuine audience, that directly relates to your brand and campaign. Guided by 4 pillars – Fit, Power, Authenticity and Credibility – True Influence is identified through an influencer's Power, Objectives, Voice and Reputation, Authenticity, Audience, Work, Strategy and Personality. As an influencer, I actually use a similar criteria when considering brands to work with.
the more active channels, the greater the power.
The number and type of channels the influencer is active on, and where they are most active. An influencer with a variety of active channels offers a number of different ways to extend their reach and drive their audiences to you.
The more ways to reach the influencers audiences, the greater their potential power.
The brand and influencer goals should align.
Ultimately the role of influencers is to help you reach your campaign objectives. It's worth considering how their approach and content can help you do that.
Do your brand and campaign goals align to what the influencer does, and their goals, or does it feel out of character and unnatural?
Voice and Reputation:
Confidence in the influencer to represent your brand?
Influencers are a business with their own brand and identity. For an influencer partnership to work best, brands cannot control or restrict that voice. It would stand out as out of character, impacting how fans perceive it, listen and engage.
Does the influencers identity – their history, content, hashtags, language, style, credibility and story – align to your brand and/or objectives?
Is the influencer a faker, or a real maker?
Trust is what makes influencers so effective, but with some Extra-fraudinary influencers and fake followers hashtagging around, they can't always be trusted. Authenticity can be reasonably easy to establish though.
Approximate engagement rate, type and quality of engagements, profile bio and details, content, some simple, accessible audience insights and even the hashtags they use can all reveal how real and meaningful, or not, Atheir approach and influence is.
Is the influencer faking it, or is their presence, audience and engagement real?
When it comes to trust of brands and social media, Roy Morgan says Social Media Is "Deeply Distrusted" By Australians. A point re-iterated in PwC's Entertainment & Media Outlook 2018-2022 . Influencers therefore have an important role to play.
Is the audience right for your brand, campaign and goals?
The influencer with the largest audience, highest engagement, best content or biggest profile may not necessarily be the best influencer for you. The audience ( and engagement) may bought, not fit your target audience profile, or they may be your perfect match.
Take the time to understand who their audience is, how engaged they are, even ask for some simple insights if you need them. Make sure that their audience is the audience you want to speak to.
What story does their history tell?
It's valuable to know who they've worked with and what they've done in the past – whether there are any consistencies, conflicts, controversies or particularly successful campaigns. Some influencers are selective or specialised, some are from the Kardshian school of label slapping any brand that pays. Both are valid approaches that have their benefits and role.
Influencers work with a lot of brands, are there any risks or insights from their work?
What is the strategy for their channels?
Whether you're a brand or an influencer there are 3 social media strategy basics. Be where your audience is; Create content that is valuable to them and; Have a paid strategy and budget to amplify and target content- because organic reach isn't a thing.
There are a hundreds of articles with tips on how to improve organic performance, but the time and effort ( and probably tears and Ben&Jerry's) required for the little ( if any) return, will cost you so much more and teach you infinitely less than laying down cash and paying to play. Hit the ad manager with $20 or $50 to experiment, test and learn – when you can.
A paid strategy and budget creates stronger results, so does the influencer have one and will your content be promoted?
Social media in 2018: Time to grow up or get out
Relationships and Personality:
Friendlier partnerships make for easier campaigns
The last point is up to you. An influencer who is difficult to communicate and/or work with, or who isn't transparent or clear with information is going to make your campaign harder to manage – and probably create doubts about their credibility.
You don't need to be besties, but people who are open, stick to the brief and are easy to work with make for a much smoother campaign.
Finding influencers is easy,
Finding the right influencer takes effort.
There are many platforms, communities and agencies that make it easy to find influencers, like theright.fit, Tribe, Social Soup, Hello Social, Influencers Australia, Gravitas Influencers and The Insiders.
Tools like Deep Social , SocialBlade, SourceBottle and Scrunch can also help identify potential influencers and sources.
Engaging the right influencers is where the magic happens though. Most of the time assessing the fit, power, authenticity and credibility to identify those with true influence, who can help your campaign succeed, is up to us. The tools and platforms give some information but they just aren't smart enough yet, especially with the recent tightening of data policies by most social media platforms.
Taking the time to find the right influencer may not sound important, but the right partnership, with the right strategy will help deliver a stronger result. It also helps to avoid potential PR disasters – and headlines like these.
Measuring the success of influencer campaigns is also important, and there are a number of ways to measure them.
Awareness, Reach, Site traffic, Credibility, Sentiment, Content creation, Donations, Email and Data Collection, Acquisition, Downloads, Sales – the list of ways to measure performance, is almost as long as this article ( its nearly over I swear)
Measurement and campaign goal setting, is a whole other post though – and all depends on the brief.
Looking for more insights on finding the perfect influencers to create great campaigns and content with?
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Reports and Insights
Business Insider: Influencer Report 2018
Forbes: Influencer Marketing Predictions
Inc.com: Influencer Marketing Twists and Trends 2018
Chief Marketer: 2018 Influencer Marketing Trends
Linquia: The State of Influencer Marketing 2018
We Are Social: 2018 Digital Report Breakdown
BuzzSumo'; 2018 Content Trends Report
Scrunch: 9 Reasons Why You Should Invest Budget Into Your Influencer Marketing Strategy
Marketing Dive: Study: 39% of marketers will increase influencer marketing budgets in 2018
Trust and Credibility Fails
SMH: The 'InstaLiars': Australia's influencers with fake followers
News.com: Australian beauty Youtuber Chloe Morello hits out at fake followers
Pedestrian: Insta Influencer Pleads Guilty To Smuggling 93kg Of Coke Into Sydney
AdNews: Federal Government influencer campaign called into question
NineHoney: Instagram-Copycat-Controversy
Australian Photography: Instagrammer with 100k+ followers caught using other people's photos
AFR: Behind Instagrammer Carolyn Stritch's fake trip to Disneyland
Independant.co.uk: Luxury Dublin hotel bans all Influencers
Econsultancy: Unilever gets serious about influencer fraud
Fraser Coast Chronicle:Influencer busted rigging Instagram competitions
Brands and Social Media
The Drum: People don't trust brands because… well, why would they
AdNews: Brands have failed to secure consumer trust: PwC Outlook
Bandt: Social Media is deeply distrusted by Australians
Social Media and Influencer Transparency and Legals
Anthill: a PR expert's take on the new and controversial social media influencer laws
Mumbrella: How to stay out of trouble with the new influencer transparency rules
ACCC: promoting your business on social media
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For any of the younger CCers thinking programming might be for them, what language would you start with? I am assuming COBOL, Fortran and Applesoft are a bit old.
"Blessed are the pessimists, for they hath made backups." Exasperated 20:12
COBOL is alive and well in the financial industry (banking, credit systems, etc).
Fortran is likewise in the scientific community.
Applesoft you can have :-).
In my business, we're looking for C, C++ and Ada programmers (no, I'm not joking), but that's because legacy and testability are more important to us than cutting edge-ness.
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in the field of science i'm in, python, perl, java and c are the ones you need to be fluent in. i've only seen one person use fortran... and it was a joke. his programs NEVER worked.
i have friends that work with amazon and that's perl intensive. ruby seems to be gaining more popularity but we'll see
"Smells like death in a bucket of chicken!"
I have been in a couple startups, one went from 5 programmers to where I had a product dev group of 120 people. How you manage 5 people (you don't manage at the size you collaborate), how you manage 30, 60, 100+ are all very different and the transition is hard and often painful.
Anyway, too complex a topic to discuss in the format. Too bad we aren't local it would be fun to have a cup of coffee and discuss the various theories of how to build software.
I miss those days.