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India-United States Cooperation on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism
India-United States Cooperation on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism, National Academies Press, 2014, pp. xii+171, ISBN: 978-0-309-31296-7
Authors: Rita Guenther, Micah Lowenthal and Lalitha Sundaresan
The book (in PDF) can be accessed here
India and the United States are the world's two largest democracies with distinguished scientific traditions and experts in a wide range of scientific-technical fields. Given these strengths and the ability to learn from one another, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences together with the National Institute for Advanced Studies in Bangalore, India, held a joint Indian-U.S. workshop to identify and examine potential areas for substantive scientific and technical cooperation that can support counterterrorism efforts through the Homeland Security Dialogue and through direct cooperation.
India-United States Cooperation on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism is the summary of that workshop. This report examines topics such as biological threats; protection of nuclear facilities; security (physical and cyber) for chemicals, chemical facilities and other critical infrastructure; and monitoring, surveillance, and emergency response. The report also identifies and examines promising areas for further Indian-U.S. cooperation.
Table of Contents
|Page No
|The Realities of Terrorism in India
|Systems Approaches to Countering Terrorism
|Protecting Critical Infrastructure
|Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism in Critical Areas
|Emergency Management and Response: All-Hazards Approach
|Learning and Applying Best Practices to Counter Terrorism
Evolution of Solid Propellant Rockets in India
Evolution of Solid Propellant Rockets in India, DESIDOC, 2014, pp. xx+201, ISBN: 978-81-8651-451-1
Author: Rajaram Nagappa
To order this book please contact
Ms. Anitha Sarvanan at the Monographs Division, DESIDOC
Email: monographs[at]desidoc[dot]drdo[dot]in
To read the Introduction and Chapter One click here
Historical narration of technological achievements is more an exception than the rule in India. The narration in respect of rocket development in the country generally follows this trend with a few notable exceptions covering the developments in the Indian Space Programme. The development of defence rockets has hardly been touched upon. Propulsion forms a major subsystem of the space launch vehicles and missiles, and today, India boasts of a significant capability and capacity in this discipline.
The solid propellant rocket technology in India is essentially home-grown and has found wide application and adaptation in sounding rockets, launch vehicles, and ballistic missiles. While the requirements of solid propellant rockets for the space programme have reached a maturation phase, the requirement of solid propellant rockets for missile applications are diverse in their characteristics, and performance needs continue on a demand and development trajectory.
This book highlights the development of solid propellant rockets and the main solid rocket subsystems used in the space programme and ballistic missiles with emphasis on the indigenous nature of development.
Table of Contents
|List of Acronyms
|Chapter 1: The Beginning
|Chapter 2: The Advent of Solid Rockets to Aid Space Research
|Chapter 3: The Beginning of Solid Rocketry in Thumba
|Chapter 4: Early DRDO–ISRO Collaboration
|Chapter 5: Self-reliance in Solid Propellant Capability
|Chapter 6: Propellant Development in HEMRL
|Chapter 7: Rocket Motor Case
|Chapter 8: Rocket Motors of Launch Vehicles
|Chapter 9: IGMDP and other Motors of Missile Complex
|Chapter 10: Composite Products
|Chapter 11: Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Test Facilities
|Chapter 12: Interface with Academia
|Chapter 13: Industry Interaction
About the Author
Professor Rajaram Nagappa is Head, International Strategic and Security Studies Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Science from Guwahati University and a Diploma of the Madras Institute of Technology in Aeronautical Engineering. His active years were spent at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram where he was responsible for the design, development and realisation of solid propellant motor systems for rockets and satellite launch vehicles of the Indian Space Research Organisation. He retired as the Associate Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
India-United States Cooperation on Global Security
India-United States Cooperation on Global Security: Summary of a Workshop on Technical Aspects of Civilian Nuclear Materials Security, National Academies Press, 2013, pp. 186, ISBN: 978-0-309-28976-4
Authors: Rita Guenther, Micah Lowenthal, Rajaram Nagappa, and Nabeel Mancheri
The book (pdf) can be downloaded here
The U.S. government has made safeguarding of weapons-grade plutonium and highly enriched uranium an international policy priority, and convened The 2010 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C., on April 12 and 13, 2010. Forty six governments sent delegations to the summit and twenty nine of them made national commitments to support nuclear security. During the Summit, India announced its commitment to establish a Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership. The Centre is to be open to international participation through academic exchanges, training, and research and development efforts.
India-United States Cooperation on Global Security is the summary of a workshop held by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) together with its partner of more than 15 years, the National Institute for Advanced Studies (NIAS) in Bangalore, India. The workshop identified and examined potential areas for substantive scientific and technical cooperation between the two countries on issues related to nuclear material security. Technical experts from India and the United States focused on topics of nuclear material security and promising opportunities for India and the United States to learn from each other and cooperate. This report discusses nuclear materials management issues such as nuclear materials accounting, cyber security, physical security, and nuclear forensics.
Table of Contents
- Introduction and Overview of Civilian Nuclear Materials
- Systems Approach to Security at Civilian Nuclear Facilities
- Physical Security at Civilian Nuclear Facilities
- Cybersecurity at Civilian Nuclear Facilities
- The Importance of People in Securing Civilian Nuclear Facilities
- The Emerging Science of Nuclear Forensics
- Nuclear Energy and the Challenge of Development in India
- Implementing Systems Approaches to Security at Civilian Nuclear Facilities
- General Discussion and Suggested Future Actions
- Appendix A: Workshop Agenda 147-152 skim this chapter
- Appendix B: Statement of Task 153-154 skim this chapter
- Appendix C: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Speakers and Session Moderators
- Appendix D: Biographical Sketches of NAS Planning Committee Members
- Appendix E: List of Collaboration Topics Suggested by Workshop Participants
Troubling Tehran: Reflections on Geopolitics
Troubling Tehran: Reflections on Geopolitics, Pentagon Press, 2013, pp.xviii+140, ISBN: 978-81-8274-723-4
Editors: Arun Vishwanathan and Rajaram Nagappa
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What is the best approach for resolving differences over the Iranian nuclear programme and preventing a conflict? How would a conflict possibly unravel given Iranian military, asymmetric and missile capabilities? What does a military conflict over Iran mean for international order and India in particular? These are some of the questions that the book, Troubling Tehran: Reflections on Geopolitics analyses and seeks answers to.
The Iranian nuclear programme is a complex subject plagued by fundamental differences on how best to resolve it. While some advocate diplomacy and economic sanctions as a way forward, others push for a military response arguing that pursuing diplomacy provides Iran additional time to achieve a break-out capability. However, military coercion may not yield desired results, given the dispersed nature of Iranian nuclear facilities. A strike in fact is likely to accelerate Iranian nuclear weaponisation programme. The recent sanctioning of Iran's oil sector adds to the regime's cup of woes which is already overflowing due to a host of economic problems. However, the jury is still out on the question of whether sanctions would spark public disaffection against the regime.
The implications of a military conflict involving Iran are serious for Asia, particularly India. About 85 percent of Iranian oil exports are eastward bound. Dependence on crude and natural gas imports from the Middle East and North Africa region including Iran poses a dilemma for Indian policy makers. New Delhi thus needs to strike a fine balance while basing its policy on realpolitik and national interest.
Table of Contents
- Introduction – Arun Vishwanathan and Rajaram Nagappa
- Iran: A War has Begun – Vijay Shankar
- Iran's Nuclear Programme: Where is it headed? – Arun Vishwanathan
- Iran's Nuclear Activities: A Technical Appraisal of Declared Intentions and Reality – L V Krishnan
- Iran's Missile Capabilities – Rajaram Nagappa and S. Chandrashekar
- Iran's Military Capability, Asymmetric Warfare and its Efficacy – P J Jacob
- Iran: An Insider's Account – Masoud Imani Kalesar
- World Dependence on Iranian Oil: Sanctions on Iran and Impact on India – V Raghuraman
- Iran: The Road Ahead – K C Singh
- Conclusion and Recommendations – Arun Vishwanathan and Rajaram Nagappa
Arun Vishwanathan is Assistant Professor, International Strategic and Security Studies Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore.
Rajaram Nagappa is Head, International Strategic and Security Studies Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore.
Rise of China: Indian Perspectives
Rise of China: Indian Perspectives, Lancer Publication, 2013, pp. xv+244, ISBN : 9781935501374
Editors: S. Gopal and Nabeel A. Mancheri
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The remarkable rise of China in the last three decades has had a mixed global reaction. While many countries have welcomed this rise, some of China's neighbours have viewed it with concern if not consternation. What does the rise of China signify for India, given our none too smooth relationship with China and latter's unqualified support to Pakistan in military and nuclear field? What do our leading companies feel about China? Would the Indian Ocean be the scene of stiff confrontation between India and China? Or is "China Threat" an exaggeration or hype as some would hold?
This book is the result of intense discussions on the above questions in a seminar held on Dec 20/21, 2011 at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. The Chapters in this book, based on papers presented by leading experts on China both from the Government and the Private sectors covers almost all aspects of China from internal political developments, foreign policy to economy, S&T developments and Strategic capabilities, particularly with respect to India. China's growing military and economic clout and impressive advances in trade and technology have all been analyzed by various speakers who are well known for their expertise on china. China's views on India have also been brought out succinctly. The Seminar was the first major interaction on a subject of strategic national interest. It is hoped that the book would contribute to better understanding of China by both the interested citizens of this country and the policy makers.
Table of Contents
- Sino-Indian Relations: Need for a Balanced Approach – MK Narayanan
- Red-Revival: An Overview of Internal Political Developments in China – Jayadeva Ranade
- Chinese Foreign Policy with Special Reference to South Asia – TCA Rangachari
- China's Air and Space Strategy — South and South East Asia – Air Cmde (Retd) Ramesh V Phadke
- Modernisation of China's Armed Forces and its Implications – Brig (Retd) Gurmeet Kanwal
- Maritime Ambitions of China – Vice Admiral (Retd.) RN Ganesh
- "Strong Fences Make Good Neighbours": A CEO Perspective on Sino-India Relationships – Ravi Venkatesan
- The Art and Science of Business in China – Aroon Raman
- Secrets of Chinese Economic Success – Ramgopal Agarwala
- Three Decades of China's Development Some Notable Factors and Lessons – Halady Satish Rao
- Lateral Thinking and India's China Strategy: The Case Study of Tibet – Ravi Bhoothalingam
- Chinese Strategic Culture – Bidanda Chengappa
- Telecom Equipment Exports from China: Commercial and Strategic Implications – Sanjay Nayak
- Science and Technology Capabilities of China – Lalitha Sundaresan
- China's Cyber Capabilities – Alok Vijayanth
- Chinese Perceptions of India – DS Rajan
S Gopal is Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Visiting Professor in the International Strategic and Security Studies Programme, NIAS, Bangalore.
Nabeel Mancheri is Assistant Professor in the International Strategic and Security Studies Programme, NIAS, Bangalore.
Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism
Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism: Proceedings of an Indo-US Workshop, National Academies Press, 2007, Washington DC, pp. xii+167, ISBN: 978-0-309-10499-9.
Editors: Roddam Narasimha, Arvind Kumar, Stephen P. Cohen and Rita Guenther
The entire text of the report is accessible here
The Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism was held in Goa, India, in January 2004, organised under the aegis of the National Institute of Advanced Science (NIAS) and the Committee on International Security and Arms Control (CISAC), National Academy of Sciences, US.
The focus of the workshop was on terrorism and the employment of Science and Technology for its mitigation. Terrorism is not a new problem. However, terrorists now employ science and technology to conduct terrorist attacks across national boundaries. Despite its international reach, the manifestations of terror differ from location to location. The agenda of the workshop was driven by the desire to maximise the experience and expertise of the Indian and American participants, and to lay the groundwork for long-term collaboration.
Table of Contents
Survey of Terrorist Threats in the United States and India and Relevant Science and Technology
- Science, Technology, and Countering Terrorism: The Search for a Sustainable Strategy: Lewis M. Branscomb
- Terrorist Threats in India: Major General (Retired) Afsir Karim
- Discussion of Terrorist Threats in the United States and India and Relevant Science and Technology: B. Raman and Harry Barnes, Discussion Moderators
Information Technology and Communications Security
- Information Technology and Communications Security in India: N. Balakrishnan
- Cyberterrorism and Security Measures: E. Goodman
- Discussion of Information Technology and Communications Security: Rear Admiral (Retired) Raja Menon and Kumar Patel, Discussion Moderators
Protecting Nuclear Energy Facilities
- Threats to Civil Nuclear-energy Facilities: John P. Holdren
- Threats to Nuclear Facilities: Framing the Problem: P. Rama Rao
- Discussion of Protecting Nuclear-energy Facilities: G.R. Srinivasan and Rose Gottemoeller, Discussion Moderators
Terrorist Threats to Infrastructure and Relevant Science and Technology Responses
- Local Realities of Terrorist Threats: Julio Ribeiro
- Securing Against Infrastructure Terrorism: Lawrence T. Papay
- Discussion of Terrorist Threats to Infrastructure and Relevant Science and Technology Responses: M.K. Narayanan and Richard L. Garwin, Discussion Moderators
Biological and Agriculture Terrorist Threats
- India and Agricultural Bioterrorism: Kalyan Bannerjee
- Twentieth-century Legacy: The Biological Threats to Twenty-first Century Science and Society: Christopher J. Davis
- Discussion of Biology and Agriculture Terrorist Threats: S. Gopal and Jonathan Pollack, Discussion Moderators
Indo-U.S. Cooperation
- Why Should India and the United States Cooperate?: K. Santhanam
- Can Science and Technology Help to Counter Terrorism?: Richard L. Garwin
- Discussion of Indo-U.S. Cooperation: T.G.K. Murthy and John P. Holdren, Discussion Moderators
- Workshop Agenda
- List of Participants
Disaster Management
Disaster Management: National Institute of Advanced Studies, 2003, pp.246, ISBN: 81-87633-53-7.
Editors: S. Rajagopal and Sridhar K. Chari
This book is a collection of papers presented by eminent experts during the annual course on disaster management conducted over the last few years by the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, for senior IAS officers from across the country. We place this selection before the general reader, administrators, politicians, academics and future participants of the NIAS course, in the hope that it will be found useful and interesting. We believe that the collective experience of the contributors can serve to generate new insights and methodologies in tackling disasters in the country. A key lesson is while it is east to glibly blame out large population, it is administrative, regulatory and policy gaps which need to be addressed urgently.
Table of Contents
- Earthquakes in India: An Engineering Perspective- R. N. Iyengar
- Floods and Cyclones- Meteorological and Climatological Aspects and Early Warning System- A. K. Bhatnagar
- Water Resources Management and Water-related Disasters- C. C. Patel
- Biological Disasters and their Management- Kalyan Banerjee
- An Overview of the Emergency Response Plans in the Department of Atomic Energy- L. Muralidhar
- Chemical Disasters and their Management- R. V Swamy
- Space Technologies in Disaster Management- K. V. Venkatachary
- Greenhouse Gases, Aerosols and Climate Change- J. Srinivasan
- Health and Psychosocial Consequences of Disasters- A Bangalore Response- Sanjiv Lewin
- Hazard Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis- K. R. Sethumadhavan
- Disaster Mitigation- Vinod K. Gaur
- Internal Security: Changing Environment- B. Raman
- Internal Security: Challenges- Julio Ribeiro
- Disasters: How Others Manage- M. K. Paul
S. Rajagopal, Homi Bhabha Visiting Professor, heads the International Strategic and Security Studies Unit at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
Sridhar K Chari is a Research Associate of the International Strategic and Security Studies Unit at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
Prospects for Stability in a Nuclear Subcontinent
Prospects for Stability in a Nuclear Subcontinent, National Institute of Advanced Studies, 2003, pp. 175, ISBN:81-87663-44-8.
Editors: S. Rajagopal and Sridhar K. Chari
This book, which sets out to explore the prospects for stability in a nuclear sub-continent, brings together papers by top strategic thinkers from India, Russia, the United States, China and Bangladesh. The papers are drawn from those presented at an international roundtable conference at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, India in September 2002.
Also included are the intense and productive discussions that followed these presentations, and a critical Introduction and Conclusion. This volume is offered as a contribution to policy and decision-making and to international relations scholarship in general.
Table of Contents
- Introduction – S. Rajagopal and Sridhar K. Chari
- The Nonproliferation Regimes and Nuclear Threat Reduction – Victor N Mikhailov
- Nonproliferation Regimes and South Asia – Ronald F. Lehman II
- Maintaining a Threshold of Strategic Autonomy at Least Cost: Continuity in the Evolution of India's Nuclear Policies – Roddam Narasimha
- Role of Nuclear Doctrines and State of Armed Forces in South Asia – Vladmir E. Novikov
- Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence and Stability in the International System: South Asian Dynamics – Sridhar K Chari
- Assessing China's Asian Role and Security Policies – Sun Xiangli
- Kargil War to Current Threat of War: Prospects for Stability – Jasjit Singh
- Discussion – Marco Di Capua
- International Terrorism and its Impact on South Asian Stability – S. Gopal
- A View from Bangladesh – Waliur Rehman
- Report on the Concluding Session
- Conclusion – S. Rajagopal and Sridhar K. Chari
- List of Participants
S. Rajagopal was Homi Bhabha Visiting Professor at NIAS and previously headed the International Strategic and Security Studies Programme at NIAS, Bangalore.
Sridhar K. Chari was Research Associate at the International Strategic and Security Studies Programme at NIAS, Bangalore.
Nuclear Cooperation: Challenges and Prospects
Nuclear Cooperation: Challenges and Prospects, National Institute of Advanced Studies, 1997, ix+109
Editors: Deepa Ollapally and S. Rajagopal
In this era of globalisation and technology flows, the nuclear field continues to retain strong barriers to international collaboration. From nuclear energy to non-proliferation however, the potential for concerted action exists. The ISSSP held a two day Seminar on November 21-22, 1996 exploring the challenges and projects for achieving mutual cooperation between states relating to all aspects of nuclear technology. This volume is based on the proceedings of the Seminar.
The seminar was attended by senior experts from the U.S., France, South Korea, Japan, India and the International Atomic Energy Agency. A major purpose of the seminar was to approach the question of nuclear cooperation in a novel fashion by bringing international and security affairs analysts together with specialists in the areas of nuclear technology, monitoring and verification, and nuclear power. This unique gathering of scientists, technologists and defence experts was to allow consideration of both technical and political angles of nuclear cooperation. Such an approach is particularly compatible with the underlying philosophy of NIAS which is rooted in multidisciplinary method of problem solving.
The broad themes that the seminar considered included disarmament and the security link; implementation and verification of nonproliferation regimes; transfer of technology and nuclear energy. The seminar culminated with a round table on confidence building. An important point of departure for the proceedings was the Undo-U.S. relationship and the need to place it on a stable course in the nuclear arena.
Table of Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface – Deepa Ollapally and S. Rajagopal
- Introductory Remarks
- Recent Developments: An Indian Perspective – Raja Ramanna
- Recent Development: An American Perspective – Thomas W. Graham
- Current Nuclear Proliferation Realities
- Nonproliferation, Disarmament and the Security Link – C. Raja Mohan
- Is There a Technical Solution to Proliferation – Alfred Lecocq
- Beyond Nuclear Proliferation: Implementing Nonproliferation Regimes
- 93+2 Programme Proposal – David Sinden
- International Monitoring System: A State of the Art – S. Sadasivan
- U.S. Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Stewardship and Management – Christopher Paine
- Technology Transfer Issues
- Globalisation and Technology Sharing – K. Kasturirangam
- Embargo Regimes and Impact – R. Chidambaram and V. Ashok
- The Implications of the Wassenaar Group – Brahma Chellaney
- Nuclear Power and Technology: International Collaboration
- Nuclear Power Development: The South Korean Experience – Hong, Jang Hee
- Nuclear Power Development: The Indian Experience – Y.S.R Prasad
- Comments on Nuclear Power Development in Japan – Takao Fujie
- Summary of Roundtable
Participants: V.S Arunachalam, Thomas W. Graham, P.K. Iyengar, Alfred Lecocq, Ronald Lehman, Christopher Paine, Raja Ramanna, Jasjit Singh, A.P. Venkateswaram
Deepa Ollapally is a Fellow of the International Strategic and Security Studies Unit at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
S. Rajagopalan is a Visiting Fellow of the International Strategic and Security Studies Unit at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore


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Hi Paleos!
So even though tomorrow is regarded by many as the first day of Spring, we here in Ireland are experiencing a cold snap. This simple soup is perfect for days like this. Filling but so nutritious with a homemade chicken broth at it's base.
If you fancy trying to make your own broth you can find a recipe here. It really is worth the time, and after all it is minimal effort for such valuable and healthy product.
Once you have this component ready (or if you are using a ready made stock) you are ready to cook this simple meal.
Serves 1
1 pint of chicken broth
1 chicken fillet (I used skinless) cut into bite size pieces
1 medium carrot cut in sticks
1 stalk of celery cut in slices
1 small onion, chopped finely
1 cup of kale leaves, pulled into small pieces
Salt and pepper to season
Parsley to garnish
Bring chicken stock to boil and reduce to simmer.
Add chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until beginning to cook and turning white
Add veg except kale
Simmer for approx 20 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through
Add kale and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted and soft
Check for seasoning and serve in large bowl
Garnish with parsley, sit back and enjoy!
Easy peasy but oh so nutritious!

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2012 Garden Checklist: April
If your plants are anything like mine your cool weather greens are going crazy in this wonderful spring weather. Good amounts of rain and cool afternoons have made for some amazing growth in my asparagus and broccoli, even my radishes (a new attempt in my garden) are growing in leaps and bounds. But with this wonderfully gradual spring we are already seeing the first blushes of summer. So here's what we need to do to stay ahead of the heat and on course for harvest.
Click HERE to download our 2012, April Garden Checklist!
I hope these little tips help make your gardening a little easier, and greener this year. I know I'm headed out this weekend to mark some of these very items of my list. So here's to lush gardens, great harvests and green thumbs!
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Best Comfy Computer Chair
Comfy computer chair - office has become for many place where they spend more hours a day. This necessarily involves having to look in detail each item to make this space as comfortable as possible and thus promote performance of daily activities. In this sense, within elements of office, certainly most attention should be paid is to chair working. This is responsible for your body to adopt a natural position and can perform tasks more efficiently.
Comfy computer chair is important to be adjustable in height and also to be wide enough to allow person who feels have space around it. It is also important that front of seat is not tilted up since oppress back of knees resulting uncomfortable leg.
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Backrest should fit back and offer support to lumbar area. To accommodate need to back be adjustable in inclination and set anywhere besides back cover in full. In any case, important thing is to adopt a comfortable position for necessities.
Another important element of comfy computer chair is armrest. It is responsible for allowing user to maintain a comfortable position to rest his elbows and forearms. Ideally, supporting arm forms an angle of 90 degrees, so it is interesting that this is also a factor that can suit everyone.


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Science is dynamic and ever changing. As new research is published, theories get revised, and hypotheses retested. The field of genetic ancestry is no exception: The flurry of published research just in the last five years has been staggering, and we can now piece together the histories of many groups from nearly all parts of the globe. At the same time, a worldwide community of genealogists has seized upon this wealth of published research, combining it with their own genetic data to produce an even richer, more detailed human history.We want our customers to have the most current information possible, so our scientists and engineers have spent the last several months updating the paternal lineages, or haplogroups, for all of our (male) customers. This has been quite a task, involving many layers of analysis and quality control to meet our standards of precision and accuracy. The end result is a more detailed understanding of paternal ancestry for our customers.The New TreeCustomers can find the 23andMe paternal haplogroup tree on the paternal line feature page. It lays out the specific haplogroups for populations around the world, how they are related to each other, and how all men alive today can trace their paternal ancestry back to one individual who we refer to as the PoP (Poppa of all Poppas). The organization of this tree is derived from more than 2,000 variable genetic markers, known as SNPs, on the Y chromosome. The particular combination of SNPs a man has determines which haplogroup his Y chromosome belongs to.Finding the Right TreeOver time enough additional SNPs are discovered, and there are enough revisions to the organization of other researchers' Y haplogroup trees, that we must give our own a face lift to keep up. We used a variety of sources as a basis as we developed our new paternal haplogroup tree. We examined the published literature and spoke with experts in the field of Y chromosome genetic ancestry. Perhaps most importantly, we used the wealth of information gathered from the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (also known as ISOGG). This non-profit organization is run by genealogy enthusiasts who are passionate about discovering their family history through genetics. These enthusiasts, many of them 23andMe customers, have sifted through mounds of genetic data, both from the published literature and their own genetic profiles. The fruits of their labor are collected and organized in a haplogroup tree that is regularly updated at a high level of detail. ISOGG exists and prospers because so many genealogists are working together for a common goal.We have worked primarily with the December 2008 ISOGG paternal haplogroup tree as a basis for updating our own. Even since then, some paternal haplogroups been updated significantly. So for these rapidly evolving haplogroups, we used the May 2009 ISOGG paternal haplogroup tree as a reference. The end result is a very detailed and up-to-date paternal haplogroup assignment for each of our male customers.Your Paternal HaplogroupWhat does this update mean for our customers? For many it means a change in their haplogroup assignment. That change may be slight, or it may be more substantial. For other customers it means no change at all. When examining your new paternal haplogroup, it is likely you will see one of the following differences:1) A more specific assignment: Because the new paternal haplogroup tree examines many more SNPs than the original, we are able to give our customers more precise assignments. As a result, it is possible that your new haplogroup assignment may be longer and more specific than the original. For example, customers who were assigned haplogroup J2a1 will now be reassigned to haplogroup J2a1a.2) A more specific and slightly different assignment: This category of change is by far the most common affecting our customers, because the organization of the haplogroup tree has changed. Therefore someone's new assignment may look similar to their old one, but it will be longer and/or slightly different. For example, a customer who was assigned to R1b1c may now be reassigned to R1b1b2.3) A completely new letter assignment: This is the rarest of the changes that will likely occur, and is also due to a reorganization of the paternal haplogroup tree over the past few years. For example a customer currently classified as K2 will now be reassigned to haplogroup T.It is important to note that your ancestry has not changed, only your haplogroup assignment. But because this update has allowed us to define many more haplogroups than we had originally, we can give even more specific information about our customers' paternal ancestry. In the coming weeks, we will be updating the summary pages for our haplogroups with this additional genetic history.
- b farren
does this haplogroup only work on males (since they carry the y gene?) or could a famale find out paternal info also?
- Joe Kuehn
I'm a 75 year old with Parkinson's and numerous other infirmities who is interested in the 23 and me program. I'm amazed I've lasted this long. Perhaps a military career and 25 years of hiking, backpacking and a little mountain climbing has helped. Being a vegetarian put off heart disease for 20 years until it reared its ugly head a month ago when I had three stents inserted.
Hi b farren,
Well, in a way the paternal line haplogroups only apply to males since, as you point out, only they carry Y chromosomes. But a woman can find out about her paternal ancestry through her male relatives. You can learn more in this Spittoon post: http://spittoon.23andme.com/2008/05/07/whose-y-to-use-paternal-ancestry-for-ladies/
Men and women can trace their maternal ancestry back through their mothers, their mothers' mothers, and so on, using mitochondrial DNA.
More about all of 23andMe's ancestry offerings is available here: https://www.23andme.com/ancestry/techniques/
I agree
Men and women can trace their maternal ancestry back through their mothers, their mothers' mothers, and so on, using mitochondrial DNA.
- Susan
Since women inherit an X from their fathers, isn't it possible to get mtDNA information on the their father's paternal line? I ordered a packet, but am curious how you can know for sure the maternal line information I get back is just from my mother and not also my father's maternal line.
Hi Susan,
With so many different types of DNA and inheritance, it's easy to get confused! So let's start with some of the basics:
1) Women have two X chromosomes. They inherit one from mom and one from dad. Men have one X and one Y chromosome. Their X chromosomes always come from mom.
2) Mitochondrial DNA is a whole other piece of genetic material, distinct from the X and Y chromosomes. It's a little circle of DNA that has just a few genes on it that's located inside organelles called mitochondria. Except for some *extremely* rare cases (I've only heard of one case), you only inherit mitochondrial DNA from your mother.
The maternal line info 23andMe provides is based on mitochondrial DNA. So whatever your haplogroup is, you can be sure it is tracing your ancestry back through your mother's line.
But wait, there's more! With 23andMe you will get information about your X chromosomes, which, as explained above, you got from each of your parents. In features like Relative Finder and Family Inheritance, you can use X chromosome information to learn more about your unique genetic history!
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- DaveXZ
I understand ErinC's posts the following:
1) The maternal line is determined from the mtDNA and lonot from the 23 pairs.
2) The paternal line is determined from the 23 Y.
By the 22 pairs graphic of the Ancestral Painting, the 22 autosomes are determined.
The big question I have is: What data presentation is determined by the 23 X for men and X's for women?
Hi DaveXZ,
I'm not sure I completely understand your question, but it seems that you are wondering where customers can see information about their X chromosomes.
You're right to point out there isn't anything about the X or Y in Ancestry Painting. You can, however, look into what parts of your X chromosome(s) you share with others using the Family Inheritance feature and the Family Inheritance: Advanced Ancestry Lab. X chromosome DNA is also taken into account when finding relatives through Relative Finder.
- Peter
My Paternal haplogroup is R1b1b2a. I noticed that another member has the same 7 characters but with an additional 2 or 3 characters indicating more specificity. What does it mean that some Haplogroups codes appear to be more detailed than others but share most of the code?
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Peter I'm a R1b1b2a as well. It's my understanding that those with designators past that are subclades that developed mutations that separated them causing new Haplogroups. At least that's how I understand it.
- Ben
Around late June or early July I was R1b1b2a1a2f2, but now the f2 seems to have dropped off. Any ideas why this might have happened?
I decended Haplogroup A. There were no other alpha or numeric identifiers from paternal DNA test. What does this tell me besides the generic explanation?
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Women's empowerment is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality. Women's empowerment is achieved when women and girls acquire the power to act freely, exercise their rights, and fulfill their potential. While empowerment often comes from within individuals themselves, cultures, societies, and institutions create conditions that facilitate or undermine the possibilities for empowerment. The process of empowerment is incremental and involves changes to multiple aspects of a woman's life. Furthermore, women are not a homogenous group, but a diverse group of people who experience empowerment and gender relations differently based on the context in which they live, their social relations (i.e., class, age, marital status), and their socially designated identities (i.e., wife, daughter, co-worker)
Volunteer Action for Change Kenya (VACK), however, has found a means to successfully implement all aspects of the theory of youth empowerment through the development of the VACK Youth Empowerment Model. The Model is a three-pronged approach to empowerment that chal¬lenges youth to develop skills, gain critical awareness, and participate in opportunities that are necessary for creating community change. Intrinsic to the VACK Youth Empowerment Model is the theory of youth empowerment, not only aiding in the development of youth, but also helping to create generations of civically minded youth that take strategic actions to improve their communities. This paper discusses the three levels of youth empowerment (individual, organizational, and community) and highlights the effec¬tiveness of the VACK Youth Empowerment Model and its fidelity to the youth empowerment theory.
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All our community projects accomodate volunteers in host families that are a walking distance to the working location.
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Here's a summary of recent iPhone in China buzz via AppleInsider:
- It has been speculated that references to ChinaBrick found in the same software could indicate a third model may be in the works specifically for mainland China. (no surprise to iPhonAsia)
- Unnamed sources claiming to be familiar with Apple's plans said the company is gearing up to introduce a trio of iPhones with distinct wireless hardware, each of which would be available in two capacities for a total of six new models.
- The third model would reportedly target only China and feature more limited functionality, possibly forgoing 3G connectivity entirely or offering compatibility with the government-backed TD-SCDMA standard. iPhonAsia comment: Um, about TD-SCDMA support in iPhone …. no. That's not going to happen anytime soon (Read iPhone in China Negotiations if you want to know "why?"). How about a W-CDMA 3G iPhone for China Unicom – "localized" w several specially added "for China" apps?… Yes … and it's coming soon! What about an iPhone Nano that supports Edge 2G (China Mobile's network)? … Maybe, but the rumored iPhone Nano may not arrive until in 2010.
- Echoing a recent forum post from an alleged insider with ties to Apple's Taiwanese manufacturing partners, [RBC analyst Mike] Abramsky said he believes that next month's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference will see the introduction of an "iPhone Pro" that will sell for $199 and $299 with storage capacities of 16GB and 32GB respectively. Inside, he expects a new 3G wireless chip capable of connecting to wireless networks that support download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, a 600MHz Samsung ARM processor, 3.2-megapixel camera with video capabilities, a magnetometer, and other features already found on the current iPhone 3G.
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The couple made the announcement on Instagram Sunday, with both posting a shot of Ludacris kissing his ladylove's pregnant belly on a beach. "Beautiful day on the beach," she captioned the photo. "Beautiful day indeed," he added.
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Former pupils of an East Kilbride primary school in are hoping to turn old floor tiles into profit – and bring back a few memories along the way.
The parent council of Canberra Primary, some of whom attended the school, decided to transform old parquet flooring into a keepsake to raise extra funds.
Former pupil and artist Margaret Gilbertson has teamed up with another artist and former pupil, Shona Kinloch, to create the mementos, which will mark the closure of the old school and the opening of the new building.
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Margaret told the News: "The flooring in the assembly hall had been in the old school since it was built and myself, as well as other parents who were at the school have many fond memories, whether it was learning country dancing, or gym classes, of their time there.
"And after you strip off 50 years of varnish the wood itself is in pristine condition.
"It made me think why not do something with it to mark the closure of the old school.
"After all they sold sods of grass from the old pitch at Hampden so I though why can't we do something similar?
"We want to present it in a way we can sell it as a nice memento and raise funds.
"We aren't sure exactly what we will do with it yet - it may even be as simply as etching the date the building opened and closed on it.
"It would have been 50 years on December 16 that the old Canberra Primary opened.
"The school have decided to have the official opening of the new building on the same date and the parent council will present one of the finished tiles to the head teacher on that date.
"Although we will obviously sell the finished pieces to parents at the school and former pupils in the town, we also want to widen our market a bit.
"We are looking for any ex-pupils, no matter where they are now, to get in touch.
"There are probably former Canberra pupils all over the world who have happy memories of their time at the school.
"There are 50 years of history in these tiles and it would be amazing to creating something as a permanent memento and also raise money for school funds at the same time."


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Feed for farmed fish consists nowadays mostly of plant ingredients because there are not enough marine raw materials to cover the growing demand. Plants commonly used in fish feed are wheat and legumes like soy and pea. The significant changes in the feed can have consequences for the fish and for the consumers of fish-based food. The provision of the fish with enough nutrients has been achieved through the production of innovative feed compositions. In contrast, potential effects on consumers have been less investigated. Thus, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has recently pointed out in an updated benefit-risk assessment of fish and fish products that there is a need to find out if some plant ingredients might be transferred from the feed to the edible parts of fish, which could be a risk for human health.
The SafeFish project will therefore examine if some typical plant ingredients can be carried over from feed to food (Fig. 1). Three different substance groups will be analysed: potentially allergenic fragments of plant proteins (peptides), toxins produced by plant-colonising fungi (mycotoxins) and plant-produced compounds that resemble human hormones (phytoestrogens). Fish feed containing specific amounts of wheat, soy or pea will be produced and used in studies with zebrafish and on-growing farmed salmon under defined conditions in a research facility. Parts of the fish will be analysed with different methods to search for transferred substances, to look for possible changes in the biological functions of the fish, and to evaluate the potential health risk of consumers. The analytical methods used range from the specific detection of chemicals and proteins to DNA and RNA technologies and allergen testing in patients with food allergy.
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As for it's pricing, it goes for $27.99 shipped worldwide, and that even includes free postage AND some accessories including a waterproof mount!
WiFi HD 1080P Action Camera: Specifications
- Supported video resolutions: 1080p (30fps), 720p (30fps)
- Supported picture resolutions: 12MP
- Lens: 140-degree wide angle
- Image Sensor: 12MP CMOS Sensor
- Display: 2-inch LCD
- Supports 2.4GHz WiFi for control via smartphones
- Battery: 900mAh
- Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 3cm / 2.4 x 1.6 x 1.2in
At the time of writing this action cam is available from Camfere.com for $27.99.
WiFi HD 1080P Action Camera: Packaging
The packaging is pretty straight forward. It's a simple box with the camera and all the accessories inside. The camera arrives inside the waterproof case to save space.
In the box we find the camera, battery, waterproof case, camera bracket, a clip and an USB cable for charging. I honestly think that's a good selection of accessories for somebody who's buying their first action camera.
Unboxing and First Look
WiFi HD 1080P Action Camera: Impressions
Well, if you couldn't get it from the price tag, the WiFi HD 1080P Action Cam is a very cheap action cam and as such, build quality is not the best.
My unit even came with one of the two side buttons that doesn't click, it still works if you push hard enough but it's still pretty annoying.
The battery compartment on the bottom is almost impossible to open due to a flawed design; in all fairness, you probably won't need to do it that often, the battery gets charged through USB and you most likely won't buy additional batteries.On the left side of the cam we find all the external ports, such as Micro USB, Micro HDMI and the MicroSD card slot. These ports are always out in the open as there's no plastic door to cover them, so be aware of that if you aren't going to use it with the waterproof case.
The rear display on the WiFi HD 1080P Action Cam is good, it's clear, bright and it even makes the subject look better than what it actually records.
WiFi HD 1080P Action Camera: User Experience
The WiFi HD 1080P action cam is really easy to use, insert the microSD, power it on and in a few seconds you're ready to shoot. The boot time is pretty good as well, compared to other action cams I own.
If you want to change mode from let's say video to photo, you simply press the power button, if you press that again you get into the gallery and once more for the settings menu. To turn off the camera hold the power button for 2 seconds.
The settings menu is easy to navigate (if I hadn't a broken button, that is) and there are several options you can change such as: video size, loop recording, exposure, audio record, date stamp, image size, sequence, quality, sharpness, white balance, ISO, anti-shaking and some more.
The camera behaved well overall; it never froze and the presence of a screen makes it much easier to frame shots. I didn't try the WiFi functionality because I couldn't find the app mentioned anywhere, nor on the website or on the box, but honestly I see that more useful with display-less action cams, on this one it's not fundamental.
Another way you can use this camera is as a dashcam, as mentioned earlier it has loop recording, so you can set it up in your car and let it record the whole time, it'll overwrite older videos when the microSD is full.
WiFi HD 1080P Action Camera: Video
Let me get it straight: I'm an amateur photographer/videomaker and as such I'm pretty spoiled in regards to photo & video quality. That said, this camera performs rather badly compared to other action cameras in general. You really do get what you pay for.
For the ridiculously low price of $27.99, I guess the video quality is OK, it's not sharp, there's way too much contrast and the exposure is all over the place… but then again, its $27.99 we're talking about.
But the worse part is when it just drops frames, you can expect that in low light situations normally, here's it's quite the opposite. You're trying to film outside and it looks alright, when you then go back and rewatch it, it's super choppy as if the camera couldn't handle the amount of light.
Since this is supposed to be an action cam I wonder of what use can it be if it can't film outside? Maybe I should play a bit with the settings and see if I can get it better, but not everybody is willing to do that.
Here are some video samples:
WiFi HD 1080P Action Camera: Conclusion
If you're looking for the cheapest action cam on the market then I guess you could give this one a try, but if you can manage to up the budget then please get something else instead.
Over at Camfere you'll find an huge amount of cameras with most being better than this one. Even something like the $62.99 SJCAM SJ4000 is a huge improvement over the WiFi HD 1080P Action Cam and it comes with many more accessories as well.
I'd suggest buying the WiFi HD 1080P Action Cam only if you want to use it as dashcam or for any other situations where good quality is not a necessity, for $27.99 it's really hard to go wrong.


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LONDON (Reuters) - The British government, trying to cut the cost to society of excessive drinking, will ban the sale of drinks at a loss but has abandoned plans to introduce a minimum alcohol price, ministers said on Wednesday.
Prime Minister David Cameron said in March 2012 that a minimum price was needed to tackle binge drinking, cut crime and reduce health problems. He said the government was committed to ending a situation where some beer was cheaper than water.
However, the drinks industry opposed the move, saying price controls would penalise millions of retailers and consumers while doing little to tackle the causes of alcohol abuse.
"We do not have enough concrete evidence that its introduction would be effective in reducing harms associated with problem drinking," junior Home Office minister Jeremy Browne told parliament.
The move follows hard on the heels of a decision not to ban branded cigarette packaging, which the opposition Labour party has linked to a tobacco lobbyist close to Cameron. Labour suggested the alcohol policy had also been influenced by lobbyists.
"Do I detect traces of lobbying on the minister's breath?" Labour Home Office spokeswoman Diana Johnson asked in parliament. "After a two-year Whitehall farce over their alcohol strategy, we've ended up exactly where we started."
Instead of introducing a minimum price for each unit of alcohol, the government will now seek to ban "loss leader" deals, where shops sell drinks below cost price to attract customers.
It ruled out a ban on multi-buy deals - for example, where two bottles of wine costing 7 pounds can be bought together for 10 pounds.
Cameron is already embroiled in a scandal over whether lobbyists have successfully influenced his government's policy to give tobacco companies an easier ride.
The issue is particularly awkward for Cameron because his chief election strategist Lynton Crosby has advised the tobacco industry.
Labour has called for an investigation into Crosby's role and whether lobbying firms helped to alter government policy on alcohol and tobacco.
Cameron's spokesman has repeatedly said that Crosby has never lobbied government, but has refused to say whether the pair discussed alcohol pricing or cigarette packaging.
Alcohol is one of Britain's biggest health problems, responsible for 1.2 million hospital admissions in 2012, the government said. It has been linked to heightened risk of liver damage, cancer, stroke and heart conditions.
Announcing his minimum pricing plans last year, Cameron said he realised it would not be popular with everyone, but that "We can't go on like this".
"The responsibility of being in government isn't always about doing the popular thing. It's about doing the right thing," he said in a foreword to the government's alcohol policy strategy in 2012.
($1 = 0.6613 British pounds)
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In that link, one of their "Top 25" stood out for me - Papadeaux (a TX mini-chain) at IAH (George Bush International at Houston). We agree. It was very good, and especially for "airport food." I have only limited experience with the Papas restaurants, as we do have a Papadeaux in PHX, which is pretty good. The one at IAH might have been better (no loud live music?).
As we eat in airports around the globe, we are always on the lookout for good food, and seldom find it.
Here is MY list, and it is limited to the airports, that we find ourselves in most often:
Papadeaux at IAH
Pour La France at DEN
Yankee Pier at SFO
There are some others, but they would be very "Honorable Mention," at least to us. Also, we usually fly UAL out of LHR, and used to love the old UAL International First lounge (but for wines, and not for food), but now, the Star Alliance International First lounge is but a light shadow, even regarding the wines... [Cry]
What are YOUR favorite airport terminal restaurants? No fair listing anything, "just a cab ride away," as I could then mention Alan Wong's on King St, Honolulu, HI, as we HAVE dined there, when changing planes at HNL.
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Governments have approached social media with trepidation. While most appreciate the concept of social media and have set up at least one account, they have also been hesitant to loosen the reigns and use the tools to their full potential. The hesitation is partly one of controlling communication with the public and partly resource-based, as social media can be very time consuming and creating high quality content is not free.
With this in mind, I was pleased to see that the Ontario East Municipal Conference enthusiastically embraced Twitter this year. Alysha Dominico of Tangible Words ran an official 'Twitter table' where conference goers could learn how to get on the platform, try it out, and get support. She also hosted a series of Tweet Chats to get Tweeps everywhere, and of all skill levels, sharing insights and resources.
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Michelle Madden is the editor of Higher ED. She is also the Outreach Manager for the Economic Development Program and a graduate of the University of Waterloo's Local Economic Development master's program. She has authored many Higher ED articles sharing information relevant to economic development practitioners. She has published several of her own blogs on economicdevelopment.org as well. Follow her on Twitter at @michelle_mad.
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When I first started my brand strategy consulting firm seven years ago, I knew to get through the door and get that first high end client which were luxury award-winning hotels and service-based businesses, I had to invest in a high quality image and it paid off. It was my key to getting noticed, standing out and staying memorable. My clients understood the importance of having a signature, world class image and wanted to align themselves with a brand that reflected the same image.
As a brand strategist and business coach, I've seen many talented Creatives, experts and professionals frustrated because they can't seem to attract the right clients or charge their worth. If your brand message isn't clear, it will come through in your brand image. Your website design may be misaligned and/or you're using all the wrong symbols and subconscious queues, that are keeping your ideal clients away.
The mistake most business owners make, is jumping to the design aspects of the brand before clarifying all of these essential details, that influence the execution of a great brand image. If you find yourself struggling to attract the right clients, feeling embarrassed about your website (if it's even up and running) or maybe you or a family member designed your logo, then it's time to taking your brand to the next level.
It is uncomfortable and frustrating not having a brand image that you can be proud of. It's also costing you money. According to a study by Mckinsey and Company, "strong brands outperform weak brands by 20%". For some of my clients, I have seen performance improve by even 90% for those who have never done any professional work in the area of crafting their brand image.
A high quality, signature brand image is the key to attracting the right clients and creating a unique positioning in the market. Ken Carbone says that "branding is the sensory presentation and reinforcement of everything a brand promises to deliver." If your brand has an amateur "home-made" and inconsistent look, you are sending the message that your business does not care about quality.
So how do you take your brand image from amateur to pro and create a signature brand that attracts the right clients and that you can be proud of? Here are some steps, which I coach my clients on in my private coaching program, designed to take the guesswork out of building a great brand strategy and signature brand image online.
#1 Total Clarity on Your Ideal Client
You've heard this before, but I'll say it again! Knowing who you are serving and what moves them emotionally is a critical part of creating a signature brand that attracts the right clients. I get so many calls from clients who say they need better copy on their website. While yes, you may need a copywriter, but very often the problem is that you haven't figured out who you're talking to and what these potential clients truly desire. You may be trying to appeal to everyone and this is causing your brand message and image to become both diluted and confusing.
New business owners are often terrified by the idea of finding and focusing on a niche. However, trying to serve everyone is like trying to throw darts blindfolded for the first time and hoping for a bullseye. Get clear on who your ideal client is and build a brand image that will attract these people.
#2 Distinct Brand Identity
The way you stand out from the competition and attract the group of people who resonate with your message is by clarifying and creating a unique brand personality. Your brand personality includes all of the intangible elements of your brand that will help guide you through the process of creating a consistent and distinct brand image.
Having a differentiated brand personality, will help set your brand apart from your competition, because you will be addressing the needs of a specific type of customer. A study in the US, found that 59% of Millennials buy brands that reflect their style and personality. Millennials are becoming an influential segment of the market and segment that you may not want to ignore. People buy from brands that share the same values and lifestyle that they live or aspire to.
#3 Well Thought Out Creative Brief
Before you invest any money in creating your brand image (logo, website, photography, etc.), it is important to write out a well-thought and well-defined creative brief for your brand.
A creative brief is a document that will outline to designers the key elements of your brand in terms of ideal clients, personality and your preferences in terms of visuals.
This document can save you money because a well-defined creative brief will give a good designer a clear structure and insight into your vision for your brand.
Creating a world-class brand image requires structure, clarity and a unified direction. A poorly written creative brief can leave you frustrated, going in circles and wasting time and money on designs that are not up to scratch. I have seen people go from designer to designer not getting results because they could not articulate their vision for their brand properly. Quite frankly, you may have no clue what to ask your designer for, because that's not your area of expertise, but you don't have to be an expert to approach your branding like pro, if you have the right tools.
#4 World-Class Visuals
Today, clients are coming into contact with brands operating from all over the world. The standard and expectations on how a quality brand should look, is higher than before.
Often a client may not have the opportunity to meet and get to know you the owner personally, and the only points of contact are your website, social media and various images (your touchpoints) circulating the web. It is worth the investment, planning and executing a strong brand image that will attract and convert these browsers into clients.
A strong, high quality brand image will send the message that you mean business and just as you have invested at a high level to create a signature experience across your touchpoints, customers can trust, that you are making the same commitment of quality to them through your products and services.
Having a great brand image can literally transform your business and give you more confidence to approach your ideal clients and step more boldly into the world, to promote your business. There are no shortcuts and it is worthwhile investing in getting this process right and keeping it consistent.
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