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A placeholder name for a mysterious device showed up in iOS App Store listings last night and could hint at either the Apple TV getting iOS apps or maybe even another new iOS device altogether. The placeholder name was called ix.Mac.MarketingName and it popped up in a few app compatibility descriptions saying the app would work with ix.Mac.MarketingName too. It's an obvious goof by Apple but we have no idea what it really means. Would Apple TV getting apps make more sense than a new iOS device? Or is it just a complete glitch? [CNET]
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cygnus2936 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 57 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
Makai Consultants
We are a new company that will specialize in Project Management
- IT companies,
- recyclers,
- bigger corporations,
- government
- The focus will be on compliance , process management / re-engineering, project management and outsourcing and domain expertise.
- Companies
- Non-profits
- Government
- New clients
- Small enterprises
in need of project management and execution skills.
Our name is Makai Consultants LLC, Although the logo should say Makai Consultants. Makai is a Hawaiian word for "towards the sea" or " seaside" or " by the sea", so would require a logo around that theme. The details of the projects and customers are not that relevant. The logo should not be too complicated or busy and since we are a small boutique consultancy, I dont want it to be too flashy either. In some ways it can be close the logos for Basecamp etc. at 37signals.com.
Also I am not too appealed by a very "corporatey" logo since we are a small business, with two or three partners and intend to be that way.
While we have Makai name now, I want the flexibility to change the name later as well without changing the logo. This "By the sea" or "towards the sea" theme will be consistent.
The following three colors are preferable: blue, green, hints of red , yellow
Our specialization is diverse and customers will include projects for: IT companies, Recycling / Green technologies.
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The two rivals vying for a U.S. Senate seat in Virginia ended their fifth and final debate Thursday with spirited clashes over what consequences their policies would have on the military.
Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine also had sharp and personal exchanges over energy policy, the "Obamacare" health reforms and the solvency of Social Security and Medicare in the hour-long televised debate.
With 19 days remaining until Election Day in a close race that could determine whether the Democrats lose their narrow Senate majority, Allen again tried to back Kaine into a corner for his support of the 2011 bipartisan agreement that raised the nation's debt limit conditioned on $1.5 billion in subsequent deficit reductions.
Partisan differences over the targeted reductions torpedoed a congressional compromise, and unless they reach a deal soon, $1.2 trillion in across-the-board cuts kick in on Jan. 2, half of them to defense. With Virginia having the highest percentage of military and defense-dependent households in the nation, the state would reel economically under the pending cuts, called "sequestration."
Allen, ignoring support for sequestration 14 months ago from Republicans including House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia and GOP vice presidential running mate Paul Ryan, accused Kaine and the Democrats of using about 200,000 Virginia families as "bargaining chips" to win GOP support for tax increases that would help reduce the deficit.
But rather than retreat into a corner, Kaine uncoiled on Allen, cutting him off with a passionate, personal reply.
"You and I are both fathers, and this one is very personal to me," Kaine said, turning toward Allen and pointing at him. Son Nat Kaine, a recent George Washington University graduate, is a newly commissioned Marine lieutenant.
"I'm not going to do things that are going to hurt troops or hurt defense or hurt veterans," Kaine said over Allen's efforts to clarify himself.
Throughout the night, Kaine was loose and relaxed in contrast to Allen's, slower, practiced performance. At times, he launched into attacks on Kaine only to have them boomerang on him.
Allen went after Kaine as he has for 18 months for his two-year role as President Barack Obama's chief acolyte and fundraiser when he headed the Democratic National Committee -- for one year, while he was governor.
"Tim had a choice to make as governor. He talked about the economic crisis in Virginia -- over 100,000 jobs were being lost -- and he chose to go around the country demonizing Republicans. He called Republicans corrosive, the Donner party, the tea bag party. That is not bipartisan," Allen said.
But Kaine replied that Allen neglected to note the two years he spent during his previous Senate term, from 2001 to 2007, as head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. He also chastised Allen for suggesting that Kaine was betraying Virginia by his close relationship with and support for Obama.
"I do not think it is anti-Virginia to support the president of the United States," Kaine said. "George has made it very plain he will not consider a President Obama a partner."
"When George was in the Senate, he voted with President (George W.) Bush 96 percent of the time, but no one had the temerity to suggest that George Allen wasn't a Virginia senator because he supported President Bush," Kaine said.
Both candidates were asked whether they would support another deficit reduction proposal presented by a bipartisan commission Obama appointed and headed by former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, a Democrat who was White House chief of staff under President Bill Clinton.
"The Bowles-Simpson approach was an idea from the president and the president walked away from it as if it was a dead animal on the front porch," Allen said. But pressed by debate panelists whether he would vote for it as is, Allen never gave a yes-or-no reply, saying only that it should work its way through Congress. Allen has said repeatedly that he would not support deficit reductions that involve any new taxes.
Kaine answered for them both.
"I would support a plan that, like Simpson-Bowles, makes two or three dollars' worth of cuts for every dollar of new revenue," Kaine said. "If it's as is, we're both saying no."
At the debate's end, the wear of the campaign showed on each candidate.
"I'm glad that's the last one," Kaine, who has pushed for additional debates, said as he and Allen shook hands.
Kaine, Allen Debate Final Time at Virginia Tech
The two rivals vying for a U.S. Senate seat in Virginia ended their fifth and final debate Thursday with spirited clashes over what consequences their policies would have on the military.


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PHILADELPHIA (AP) C.J. Aiken scored 19 points and blocked six shots to lead Saint Joseph's to a 63-49 victory over Drexel in a nonconference game Monday.
Langston Galloway added 13 points and Carl Jones 11 for the Hawks (7-4), who scored the final 13 points of the first half and began the second with an 11-2 run for a 34-20 lead.
Aiken, who made all six of his shots, had a dunk, a block, an assist and four free throws in the first-half run, and a 3-pointer and a block in the second-half spurt.
The Dragons (4-8), who were led by Damion Lee's 21 points, got within five, 43-38 with 6:55 left, but a 3-pointer and a layup by Chris Wilson started a 17-5 stretch for the Hawks that put the game away.
Saint Joseph's enjoyed a big advantage in free throws, making 15 of 18 to Drexel's 2 of 4.


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Diseases & Conditions
Talus Fractures
A talus fracture is a break in one of the bones that forms the ankle. This type of fracture often occurs during a high-energy event, such as a car collision or a high-velocity fall.
Because the talus is important for ankle movement, a fracture often results in significant loss of motion and function. In addition, a talus fracture that does not heal properly can lead to serious complications, including chronic pain. For this reason, many talus fractures require surgery.
The talus is the bone that makes up the lower part of the ankle joint (the tibia and fibula bones of the lower leg make up the upper part of the ankle joint). The talus sits above the heel bone (calcaneus). Together, the talus and calcaneus form the subtalar joint, which is important for walking, especially on uneven ground.
The talus is the main connector between the foot and leg, helping to transfer weight and pressure forces across the ankle joint. It is largely covered by articular cartilage, the white slippery material that covers all joint surfaces. This cartilage allows the talus to move smoothly against its neighbor bones.
Fractures occur in all parts of the talus bone. Most commonly, the talus breaks in its mid-portion, called the "neck." The neck is between the "body" of the talus, located under the tibia, and the "head," located further down the foot.
Another common site for talus fractures is along the outside of the bone where it juts out slightly. This area of the bone is called the "lateral process." Fractures of the lateral process often occur when the ankle is forced out to the side and are commonly seen in snowboarders.
Fractures are often classified according to the severity of the displacement — how much the pieces of bone have moved out of their normal position.
Minimally displaced or stable fractures: This type of fracture is barely out of place. The broken ends of the bones line up almost correctly. In a minimally displaced fracture, the bones usually stay in place during healing, and surgery to fix the bones into position is not usually required.
Displaced fracture. When a bone breaks and the pieces move out of their anatomic position, it is called a displaced fracture. The amount of displacement relates to the amount of energy that caused the fracture. Fractures that are highly displaced are more likely to be unstable. Unstable displaced fractures of the talus often require surgery to restore correct alignment and to give the best chance for the return to normal movement of the foot and ankle.
Open fracture: When broken bones break through the skin, they are called open or compound fractures. Open fractures often involve much more damage to the surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments. In addition, open fractures expose the fracture site to the environment. They have a higher risk for complications and infection and take a longer time to heal.
Most talus fractures are the result of high-energy trauma such as a car collision or a fall from height. Injuries from sports, particularly from snowboarding, are another, less common, cause of talar injuries.
Patients with talus fractures usually experience:
- Acute pain
- Inability to walk or bear weight on the foot
- Considerable swelling, bruising, and tenderness
Doctor Examination
Most people with talus fractures will go to an urgent care center or emergency room for initial treatment because of the severity of their symptoms.
Physical Examination
After discussing your symptoms and medical history, your doctor will do a careful examination. He or she will:
- Examine your foot and ankle carefully to see if there are any cuts from the injury.
- Check to see if you can move your toes, and can feel things on the bottom of your foot. In some cases, nerves may be injured at the same time that the bone is broken.
- Check your pulse at key points of the foot to be sure that there is good blood supply to the foot and toes.
- Check to see that pressure from fluids is not building up in the muscles of the foot, a condition called compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome can result in loss of sensation and function, and requires emergency surgery once it is diagnosed.
- Determine whether you have received any other injuries by examining the rest of your injured foot and your legs, pelvis and spine.
Imaging Tests
Information from diagnostic imaging tests will help your doctor decide whether surgery is required and will be critical for surgical planning.
- X-rays. X-rays are the most common and widely available diagnostic imaging technique. An x-ray can show if the bone is broken and whether there is displacement (the gap between broken bones). It can also show how many pieces of bone there are.
- Computed tomography (CT) scan. If your doctor still needs more information after viewing your x-rays, a CT scan may also be ordered. A CT scan shows a cross-sectional image of your foot. It can provide valuable information about the severity of the fracture by helping your doctor see the fracture lines more clearly.
Immediate first aid treatment for a talus fracture, as with any painful ankle injury, is to apply a well-padded splint around the back of the foot and leg from the toe to the upper calf to immobilize the limb and protect it. Elevating the foot above the level of the heart helps to minimize swelling and pain. Specific treatment depends upon the severity and the type of fracture, so it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
Nonsurgical Treatment
Only fractures that are well-aligned (stable) can be treated without surgery. This is very rare in a talus fracture, however, because of the high-energy force that causes the injury.
Casting. A cast will hold the bones in your foot in place while they heal. You will have to wear a cast for 6 to 8 weeks. During this time, you will be asked to limit the amount of pressure you put on your foot. The goal is for the bone to heal enough for you to bear weight on it without the risk that it will move out of position.
Rehabilitation. When the cast is removed, your doctor will give you exercises to help restore the range of motion and strengthen your foot and ankle.
Surgical Treatment
If the bones have shifted out of place (displaced), surgery to internally set and stabilize the broken pieces results in the best outcome and reduces the risk of future complications.
Open reduction and internal fixation. During this operation, the bone fragments are first repositioned (reduced) into their normal alignment. They are then held together with special screws or metal plates and screws.
Bones have a remarkable capacity to heal. The more severe your injury, however, the longer your recovery may be. After surgery, your foot will be in a splint or cast from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the nature of the injury and how well your doctor thinks it is healing. As your bones begin to heal, your doctor will likely order x-rays to ensure that everything is in alignment and healing properly.
Pain Management
After surgery, you will feel some pain. This is a natural part of the healing process. Your doctor and nurses will work to reduce your pain, which can help you recover from surgery faster.
Medications are often prescribed for short-term pain relief after surgery. Many types of medicines are available to help manage pain, including opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and local anesthetics. Your doctor may use a combination of these medications to improve pain relief, as well as minimize the need for opioids.
Be aware that although opioids help relieve pain after surgery, they are a narcotic and can be addictive. Opioid dependency and overdose has become a critical public health issue in the U.S. It is important to use opioids only as directed by your doctor. As soon as your pain begins to improve, stop taking opioids. Talk to your doctor if your pain has not begun to improve within a few days of your surgery.
Early Motion
Many doctors encourage motion of the foot and ankle early in the recovery period, as soon as your pain allows. Patients who have had surgery are instructed to begin moving the affected area as soon as the wound heals. Patients who are treated without surgery will work on regaining motion in the foot and ankle after the cast is removed.
Physical Therapy
Specific physical therapy exercises can improve the range of motion in your foot and ankle, and strengthen supporting muscles.
When you begin walking, you may need to use a cane and wear a special boot. You will not be able to put all of your weight on your foot for up to two to three months. If you place too much weight on your foot too soon, the bone pieces may move out of place. Be sure to follow your surgeon's directions. As your break heals and your pain improves, you will be allowed to put more pressure on your foot.
Complications After Talus Fractures
Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
With unstable talus fractures, the blood supply to the bone can be disrupted at the time of the injury. Sometimes, the blood supply simply returns to the bone and normal healing begins. In other cases, however, the bone cells die without a blood supply, leading to a gradual and very painful collapse of the bone. This condition is called avascular necrosis (AVN) or osteonecrosis with collapse.
When the bone collapses, the articular cartilage covering the bone also collapses. Without this smooth cartilage, bone rubs against bone, leading to increased pain, arthritis and loss of motion and function. The more severe the talus fracture, the more likely it is that AVN will occur. Even fractures that are treated appropriately, including those that are treated surgically, may develop AVN.
Posttraumatic Arthritis
Posttraumatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops after an injury. Even when your bones heal normally, the cartilage protecting the bones can be damaged, leading to pain and stiffness over time. The majority of talus fractures result in some degree of posttraumatic arthritis. In cases of extreme arthritis that limits activity, additional surgery, such as a joint fusion or ankle replacement, may be the best option to relieve symptoms.
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August 2014
AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS Find an Orthopaedist program on this website.


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To the editor: It would be a lot easier, less expensive and much more convenient if I chose to not travel to NYC for the No Labels' Meeting to Make America Work. However, when was the last time taking the easy way out made anything get any better? For me, all it took was a good look at the Federal Withholding line from my end of the year pay stub to remind me how much Federal Government I am buying every year. While I fret over minor repairs to my car, I was reminded that I buy our Federal Government the equivalent of a brand-new car every year, which is much nicer than I can afford for myself or my family.
Government, whether local, State or Federal, is a service and we buy a lot of it every year and I am not a very happy customer. If we treated our Government like everything else we buy, we would be demanding better service, and higher value at less cost, year over year. So I am going to NYC to be with a bunch of other cranky customers. There will be lots of Republicans, Democrats and fellow Independents who are all fed up with our Federal representatives playing politics and not doing the real work of solving our very large problems.
No Labels has some very good ideas for us getting a much better return for the biggest investment (Government) most of us make every year. These are very basic concepts, such as not paying members of Congress until a budget is passed, getting Congress working in Washington five days a week, and venturing out of partisan fiefdoms and into the aisles where real work and compromise can happen. Please visit nolabels.org and find out what you can do to get a more efficient return on all of those dollars we never get to bring home.
Steven Borne
To the editor: There is much debate in Washington about the budget deficit and the national debt and how we can best resolve these problems. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis published a chart that gives a historical perspective that legislators might well head. The chart, beginning in 1948, shows 65 years of budget deficits as a percent of GDP compared to unemployment rates. The data clearly shows that when the unemployment rate drops, the budget deficit also drops. The most recent example was during the late 1990s when we actually achieved a budget surplus. The reason for this is quite simple. When more people are employed, they pay more in taxes and the government collects more revenue. So, the question is, how do we lower our unemployment rate from the current 7.8% to a more economic sustainable level?
In order for there to be sustainable economic growth, investors, the markets, entrepreneurs and consumers value one thing above all else, stability. They all need to know that the government will honor its obligations, will continue to operate, and will provide a calm and secure environment for investors and consumers. Unfortunately, our elected leaders in Congress, especially the Republican Leadership, are doing their best to create a climate of fear, uncertainty, and instability, exactly the opposite of what is needed to sustain economic growth and lower unemployment and lower the deficit. Over the past two years, Republicans have caused us to limp from one self-inflicted fiscal crisis to another, maintaining a climate of economic instability. We had the debt ceiling debate a year ago, the recent "fiscal cliff" crisis and now, once again, a return of the debt ceiling crisis. The Republicans are once again threatening a government shutdown and defaulting on our debt. The results are more economic insecurity and slow economic growth due to the fear on the part of investors and consumers.
If the Republicans are genuinely interested in economic growth, lower budget deficits and the national debt, they should be working to create an environment conducive to such growth. They need to stop the threats, pass the debt ceiling, as has been done dozens of times over the past decades, and work with Democrats to responsibly lower spending. The results will be lower unemployment, a lower budget deficit, and increased revenue, all accomplished without increasing taxes or making drastic budget cuts. It is a win-win situation. It only takes a little political courage and a lot less ideological posturing.
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Boulder Swim Team - Assistant Swim Coach Boulder Swim Team is looking for a qualified coach eager to learn and contribute to our program. Candidates need to be certified in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard or Coaches Safety Training, and any other required certifications per USA Swimming and/or CO Swimming. Also must be able to pass a background check. Boulder Swim Team will reimburse all employees for required education/training/certifications. General Summary: Assistant coach with all age groups. Duties include analyzing performance and instructing competitive swimming technique for children ages 7 - 18 years old. Schedule : 5 shifts per week (M-F, 4-7pm), plus 1 meet weekend per month. Qualifications: Coaching membership in good standing with USA Swimming. Minimum 1 year (preferred 3yrs) previous coaching and/or aquatics experience. ASCA Level 1 or above certification preferred. Candidates should have exceptional communication and motivation skills with children. Additional Requirements: Work under the direction of the head coach Provide input on training plan and conduct workouts. Emphasize proper stroke technique and understand the progression for each training group. Conducting test sets, dryland sessions following the season plan, tracking performance, and attending coaches' meetings and all other functions related. Reliable transportation to practices, meets and team functions required. Candidates who apply must submit a resume.
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November 3, 2012Trenton, NJ – Marking key milestones in NJ TRANSIT's continued recovery, the Christie Administration announced this evening that four additional rail lines would resume service effective Sunday morning. Coming on the heels of the Northeast Corridor's return to New York Penn Station on Friday morning, the announcements continue the statewide agency's service restoration efforts following the significant damage incurred by Hurricane Sandy earlier this week.
Effective Sunday morning:
Special schedules detailing this restored service can be accessed by visiting njtransit.com.
"These announcements mark important milestones in NJ TRANSIT's ongoing recovery efforts," said Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman James Simpson. "While this is great news for our customers, the road to recovery continues. NJ TRANSIT crews continue working around the clock to restore service for our customers."
NJ TRANSIT advises customers of the following:
Rail Service:
A number of rail stations throughout the system may have limited lighting and no elevator and escalator service due to power problems as a result of Hurricane Sandy. As a result, Secaucus Junction will not be ADA accessible until further notice. Customers are urged to use caution in and around all rail stations.
Additionally, NJ TRANSIT encourages customers to travel outside of the morning and afternoon peak periods to avoid delays and crowding.
Bus Service:
Monthly Pass Extension:
NJ TRANSIT has extending the validity period for October monthly passes until Friday, November 9 for customer convenience.
Service Updates:
For the latest travel information, customers should listen to broadcast traffic reports, visit or access NJ TRANSIT's Twitter feed at @NJ_TRANSIT. Additionally, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system (www.njtransit.com/mytransit), which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cell phone, PDA or pager. Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555.


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Increased global confidence boosts entrepreneurs' hiring plans
04 Jun, 2014, 09:00 BST
-- 76% of entrepreneurs plan to hire this year, compared with 31% of CEOs running large corporates
-- Technology is driving global job creation and opening up talent pool
-- Entrepreneurs in EMEIA most confident and likely to hire from abroad
LONDON and MONACO, June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-six per cent of the world's top entrepreneurs plan to increase the size of their workforce in the year ahead by an average of 19%, largely driven by growing global demand for goods and services and technological advances. This is according to the third EY Global Job Creation Survey of nearly 250 EY World Entrepreneur of the Year (WEOY) finalists since 2000, released today to coincide with the WEOY Awards 2014, taking place this week in Monaco.
Entrepreneurs driving global job creation
When compared with CEO's of large corporates, entrepreneurs are taking a more active role in global job creation according to a recent EY study, the EY Capital confidence barometer [see notes]. In this, only 31% of CEO's surveyed said they intend to hire in the next year, with the analysis suggesting this reticence is driven by geopolitical concerns and cost cutting pressure from activist shareholders.
In contrast, respondents to the Global Job Creation Survey say the main driver for hiring at home (selected by 88%) is a desire to make the most of a growing market for goods and services – with 61% of entrepreneurs confident in their home market's prospects. The second biggest driver of employment is the improvements that technology and innovation have brought to companies.
Maria Pinelli, EY's Global Vice Chair, Strategic Growth Markets says: "The results of our annual survey relay a consistent message – that entrepreneurs, as key drivers of innovation in the global economy, are job creators and are far less risk averse when it comes to employing new people than CEOs of larger companies."
Technology creating jobs and opening up global talent pool
Technology has emerged as a key driver of job creation among entrepreneurs, with over half (51%) agreeing that investments made in technology have changed their workforce, with 8 in 10 of these (81%) saying it's led them to hire. The survey shows that this is driven by the increased cost competitiveness technology brings (53%), and by technology and mobile working opening up a greater and more skilled pool of workers, with 55% of entrepreneurs planning to hire from outside of their country – compared to 44% in the previous two years.
Maria continues: "Far from technology reducing jobs, there is every indication it is creating employment opportunities within entrepreneurial companies, as entrepreneurs take advantage of strong economic fundamentals and increased efficiency to invest in their businesses.
"Entrepreneurs are increasingly global in their outlook and are exploiting the opportunities that technology brings them to tap the global talent pool and address skills shortages in their home market this way. This is in large part due to technology enabling mobile working, something that, according to our survey, women entrepreneurs are especially likely to see as a significant trend."
Entry level jobs on the rise
When looking at who was hired by entrepreneurs in 2013, there has been a shift towards hiring at the entry level. Fewer "experienced non-management" were hired in 2013 than in 2011 or 2012, while jobs at the entry level, especially those requiring a degree or advanced degrees were up on the last two years. Entry level roles that don't require a degree held steady.
"Entrepreneurs have a key role to play in driving global economic growth and job creation thanks to their dynamism, nimbleness and ability to spot opportunities for growth. This survey shows they're living up to expectations. Not only do 7 in 10 entrepreneurs plan to hire, but many say they will do so abroad in order to grow their markets, showing the global mindset of an entrepreneur. Encouragingly, many are seeking entry level employees, something which bodes well for the world's youth, both skilled and unskilled," adds Maria.
Entrepreneurs in EMEIA most confident about global economic prospects
Confidence in the global economy is strong, with 47% confident, very or extremely confident and 46% somewhat confident. Entrepreneurs in EMEIA are the most confident about the global economy (with 63% confident, very or extremely confident), and are also the most likely to tap into the global workforce, with 65% saying they'll hire from overseas, compared with 53% in the Americas, 33% in Asia-Pacific and 52% globally. Meanwhile, Entrepreneurs in Asia-Pacific are keenest to hire in order to expand into overseas markets (58%), followed by EMEIA (54%) and the US (46%).
"As the global economic recovery takes hold, entrepreneurs from all regions are looking to hire. In EMEIA there appears a real appetite to tap into skills available overseas, perhaps in response to skills shortages at home. This and the ease of hiring globally is something for governments in the region to consider if they are to stay ahead of the global race for talent," concludes Maria.
The full EY Global job creation report is available at www.ey.com/jobcreation
Notes to Editors
About EY Global Job Creation Survey
The EY Global job creation survey is the third annual survey into the views of previous finalists of the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year program that started in 2000. 243 entrepreneurs were surveyed in April 2014.
About the EY Capital confidence barometer
The EY Capital confidence barometer is a survey of 1600 senior executives from large companies around the world and across industry sectors. The objective of the Barometer is to gauge corporate confidence in the economic outlook, to understand boardroom priorities in the next 12 months, and to identify the emerging capital practices that will distinguish those companies that will build competitive advantage as the global economy continues to evolve. This is the tenth bi-annual Barometer in the series, which began in November 2009.
About EY's Strategic Growth Markets Network
EY's worldwide Strategic Growth Markets Network is dedicated to serving the changing needs of rapid-growth companies. For more than 30 years, we've helped many of the world's most dynamic and ambitious companies grow into market leaders. Whether working with international mid-cap companies or early stage venture-backed businesses, our professionals draw upon their extensive experience, insight and global resources to help your business achieve its potential. It's how EY makes a difference.
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.
About World Entrepreneur Of The Year
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in 145 cities in 60 countries.


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Representatives from Future media got to attended the Mobile Convention in Amsterdam,on 22nd May 2014 at the imposing Beurs van Berlage, Mobile Convention Amsterdam (MCA) is the leading annual event for mobile marketing and technology professionals in Northern Europe. The convention offers broad insights into the future technologies, mobile landscape, and showcases the business possibilities of the latest applications. Every year more than 800 professionals from marketing, media, banking, ICT and telecom join MCA and exchange their ideas, knowledge and experience.
The main hall of conference. Paronama picture by @ThanhHoaHoang.
@ThanhHoaHoang and @Ad340soye were given a precious responsibility to represent Future Media at the convention in Amsterdam. As Digital marketing professionals we wanted to amplify the event on social media- The plan was to have a twitter interview with any available speakers at the convention prior to the event date. Luckily for Us @Krijn (Krijn Schuurman) and @Chrizzieman (Chris Bannink) agreed.
We also made use of other social media platforms for live updates during the event such as Vine, Flippagram, Instagram and tumblr
Before setting off to Amsterdam, with support from @Brillthings, we had done great online interview, creating good content for the approved event hashtag #MoCoAM, questions varied from the upcoming wearable devices (Google glass, iWatch) to the future of mobile marketing, we even talked about the TV hat in the video below, kindly leave your comments on if you would buy this.
Screenshot of the Twitter interviews.
We were satisfied with our contribution towards the event amplification and the event itself,@BCUFuturemedia gained 10 new followers and there were 1084 tweets recorded under #MoCoAM.
22nd May 2014, #MoCoAm officially started. Overall, there were approximately 45 presentations throughout the day, from 10 AM to 4PM. They were organized under 4 different categories: mobile marketing, mobile commerce, mobile enterprise and mobile payment. Due to lack of time, we could only attend some of them. But still, we were fascinated and overwhelmed by new knowledge and experiences from the speakers.
Takeaway.com introduced a new way to make your food order easier than ever – online order. Takeaway.con allows you to order food from more than 27 thousand restaurants in 10 countries. Their 6 offices can be found in 5 countries, providing jobs for approximately 350 people. In total more than 1,7 million orders are taken every month. The company witnessed 50% growth in 2013. Those are impressive number that can tell a story. But it would be a mere story without the appearance of mobile in this. The CEO of Takeaway gave us all an advice on how we should expand the business. By making a persuasive comparison between mobile application and website, he believed using a PC to order your food is not an encouraging way, and smart phone is the right one to do this work. Therefore it affirms the fact that along with Internet, mobile eventually plays an important part in changing our lifestyle from the smallest thing.
David Nguyen of Accenture shared this APX-LAB video with us to highlight the possibilities available with glass technology.
Picture by Emerce (https://www.flickr.com/photos/emerce/)
Google glass is in its beta version it is being sold to developers only in the USA so far and not commercially apparently the price tag is around $1,200. I tried one on and If I had that kind of money to throw on a technological device I actually would and I don't think people who wear them look like robots!
APX Video 2012 from APX Labs on Vimeo.
We got to see this solar powered dress by @Pauline_DongenThe two wool and leather prototypes comprise parts with solar cells which can be revealed when the sun shines or folded away and worn invisibly when they aren't directly needed. The dress incorporates 72 flexible solar cells. Each of them, if worn in the full sun for an hour, can store enough energy to allow a typical smartphone to be 50% charged.
Another device on display was the double robot, according to the developers, Double enables a revolutionary new level of interaction with your remote team.Having your own Double in the office means you can be free to roam around anywhere without having to schedule a meeting. Double takes everything you love about video calls on an iPad and puts that on a mobile base that puts the remote worker in control. Your Double is always on, ready to take you anywhere you need to go.Employers can rest assured that their remote employees never miss out on important conversations around the workplace.
Next fancy device was the pimped out drone from Accenture, the drones have having different algorithms for different solutions for example one of their clients FutureMine uses the on-site drone for monitoring the morning traffic speeds and road rules observance for the mine's employees and contractors travelling to work along the public and mine lease road. Real-time data drives real-time performance management potentially reducing serious safety incidents as well as driving an improved safety culture.
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Another amazing presentation was Heineken #Sharethesofa: leading the charge in real-time second screen marketing. Antoinette Hoes of DDB&Tribal presented how Heineken exploited the notion that millennial's hardly ignore their mobiles even when they are watching TV as the feel a need to share real-time experience with friends on the program they are watching.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE||Content First) released the findings of the first part of a joint research study analyzing how and why consumers use Second Screen devices to engage with video content. Of the Second Screen users surveyed, 79% access a second device while watching TV programming.
The idea developed through the combination of two key insights: firstly that 70% of UCL viewers watch the game at home, the second that more than two-thirds of Heineken consumers are also online while watching TV and thirdly that Twitter is the number one social media platform being used during live TV shows.
The match with HernanCrespo resulted in 46.8m earned impressions, 78% Twitter share of voice among UCL sponsor.
This is not the first time a second screen strategy is being deployed by the guys from Holland, Heineken / Star Player This iOS app from Heineken, which launched in 2011, provides a second-screen gaming experience for the football fan without distracting him/her from the game. "Dwell time" with the app has averaged 56 minutes.
This year was the 5th anniversary of the convention and it was a huge success. The whole conference was professionally organized and very insightful with more than 60 speakers sharing their learnt lessons.
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Kam501 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 50 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
MEREPA : Middle East Real Estate Professionals of America
Who we are
Middle East Real Estate Professionals of America (MEREPA) is the fastest growing non-profit professional trade organization dedicated to helping families from the Middle East achieve the American Dream of homeownership in America. MEREPA is composed of an elite group of real estate professionals and is the only professional trade organization dedicated to representing the interests of the Middle East real estate community and gives professionals from the Middle East a voice in the various policy and business discussions that affect the real estate market and the Middle East consumer.
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate and help families from the Middle East achieve the American Dream of homeownership in America by empowering the real estate professionals that serve the community.
Member Benefits
-Networking Opportunities: Conferences, Seminars, and Local Affiliate Chapter Meetings.
-Exclusive Member-Only Social Networking Community
-Permission to refer to Member (MEREPA)"
-Member Discounts
-MEREPA News and Updates
Membership Levels
Full Membership: $99 annually
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Who May Join?
Membership includes housing and real estate professionals of all cultural backgrounds and is open to those who support the mission of increasing sustainable homeownership in the Middle East community
MEREPA's membership represents a broad array of young and seasoned real estate and real estate related professionals including but not limited to: Brokers, Agents, Asset Managers, Mortgage, Escrow & Title, Insurance, Construction, Home Warranty and housing-related professionals that serve the diverse Middle East community. We are also tarketing major corporations, banks and governments agencies like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Band of America and Wells Fargo to support our organization thru sponsorship.
- Wordpress CMS site to allow for flexibility and strong seo growth
- Width of pages witin 1,000 pix to avoid a horizontal scroll bar at 1024 resolution
- Theres also a current contest for our logo. Please feel free to use a sample of one of the logos that have not been eliminated yet.
- I went to Istock to look for photos. I'm attaching a few to get some ideas.. If you can find better ones than please do!
Very Simple. Everything I want is currently on http://www.merepa.org just the current layout and colors are not visually friendly. It should be visually welcoming and explain who we are and what we do. I like round edges but its not mandatory
Page needs to:
- 1 main photo cropped out or not..whatever looks better! Preferrable a large group. If we can find an attractive woman from the Middle East in business attire on the home page possible in the front that would be great!
- 2 advertisement spaces for corporate sponsors
- Testamonial Spot
- Quick Poll Spot
- Spot for Blog
- Spot advertising our exclusive member only social network
- Have a spot for youtube video
- Spot for Like us (facebook) & Twitter
- Spot for 4 social networking icons (follow us) youtube, linkedin, fb, twitter
- Section for paragraph of "about our organization"
- Join now button
- Section for describing member benefits
- Navigation Bar top
- Spot where someone can imput their email address to receive newsletter updates
- Site map at bottom (see current)
- Section for featured members and latest members: I want the pics for the featured members and latest members to be large enough so the pic can be seen clearly but not to big. Also have a small description of who they are at the bottom of the pic. I plan on having some very respected professionals in those spots to attract new members.
I love the layout of http://www.globetroobers.com
There are 3 other established non-profits similar to our that we are similar to. Please look at their logos as well.. We are looking for a more visual friendly website! :) I have incorporated a little from each website below to make the most unigue and visually appealing website I can think of.


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Aus 172 Designs von 38 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
TheClosetHorse is a place for women to both buy and sell their favorite designer label clothing. We sell everything from your everyday casual dress, designer denim, to full on valentino gowns.
Demographic: women, age 25-38
1. I need a logo for my new website. (This will be used for all other business purposes- stationary, business cards, shirts, etc.- so try to keep in mind it has to be able to be replicated onto other materials.)
2. Incorporate that logo into a banner for the home page of the website. It should be 1219px x 230px. That is a lot more space than a typical banner, so go for it! I am interested to see what the wonderfully creative minds, like you, come up with out there. If you want to include elaborate design/effects... do it here.
Be creative!!! I am open to anything. The more it can pop of the page, the better!Keep it classy,chic, and fun. Remember, this is essentially a high-end, designer clothing consignment store just for women.
want to add a comment here, because I think it might help clarify what I am looking for.
I want to elaborate on the name a little more. A clothes horse is akind o name for a person, typically female (and in this case,definitely). If there is a girl/woman you know with ungodly amounts ofclothes, she is a "clothes horse". These type of women just collectmore and more clothes, they cant get enough. Sometimes, they just buy,jut to have it. often, clothes will sit in their closet with the pricetags still attached and will never be worn.
My store is a resale/consigment for these type of women. ClothesHorses will send to me to sell to other women who love designer labels.
So, the closet horse is sort of the "home" for women who are "clothes horses".
I have that wasn't rude or anything. I just wanted to be sureeveryone understood the name. It will help with the design (it shouldbe a horse WITH clothes, not just a horse)
If you want to include a tagline: Couture Consignment
your basic run-of-the-mill logo. This is going to be launched nationwide, it should look SLEEK!!
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Whether or not the average American homeowner has much idea why, as of this month, almost one third of American households have made the leap from ye olde analog electric meter to the smarter, digital variety. This according to the latest report [PDF] from the Institute for Electric Efficiency (IEE). The organization predicts that by the middle of the decade, half the nation's households will be on board with smart meters.
All of which is good news for the environment, as smart meters and smart rate plans can help utilities more efficiently manage peak energy demands and help households save cash with smart rate plans. The report reveals, for example, that Oklahoma Gas & Electric's installation of smart meters has allowed the utility to defer the building of an additional power plant this decade.
Peter Delaney of Oklahoma Gas & Electric's CEO, said, in a statement, "Smart meters have changed the way we interact with our customers, and how our customers view and use electricity. Last year, over 90% of our customers on SmartHours, a peak sensitive time-of-use plan, saved money."
Lisa Wood, IEE executive director, notes that, according to the new report, 22 electric utilities across 16 states will have smart meters installed system-wide by the end of the year. And while, at present, such meters tend to simply offer more detailed usage information to customers at the end of the month — along with incentive programs like Oklahoma Gas & Electric's SmartHours program — utilities are beginning to use smart meter data to help customers conserve electricity in real time via such tools as notifications when usage is running high."In parts of California and in Texas, for example," Wood said, "homeowners can go online to see how much electricity their home used in the previous day. This awareness prompts consumers to take steps to conserve."
The entire May 2012 IEE report on smart meter installations — which also details deployments by utility and by state — is available online. [PDF]


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The below commentary was posted to the Mercenary Live Feed on March 19th, 2013.
It's a nice example of our thought process in grind-'em-up enviroments…
In addition to featuring our trading setups in real time (typically broadcast an hour before the market opens) — along with real-time executions available via text and twitter — the Live Feed serves as a sharing point for all our thoughts on strategy, market tone, macro factors, and more (as you can see below).
You can find out more about the Live Feed here, or go here for a no obligation 14-day trial!8:16 am – March 19, 2013
French composer Claude Debussy once said, "Music is the space between the notes."
This is a very useful idea. At certain times one could say "profit is the space between the trades," or "profit is the space between inflection points." Selective periods of low activity contribute as much to long-run P&L as periods of high activity.
This is a hard lesson to learn. It is probably one of the reasons Warren Buffett plays bridge twelve hours a week. It is an even harder lesson to absorb from a trading perspective, where the dynamic profile of being small, nimble and unconstrained creates the ever present possibility of making large profits very quickly. You make those profits via, bold decisive action. So what is happening when there is no action (or very little action)?
It is counter-intuitive to think that a lack of activity produces profit. How do you get ahead of the crowd by expending less energy?
Of course, it is key to act at the right time. If you wait and wait to ramp up activity, and then continue to wait when the inflection point arrives, and do not jump on it with gusto, then all the previous waiting was a waste of time. So it's really not just a lack of action that makes money, but a lack of action combined identifying the right moment and stepping up when it comes.
The markets overall offer up a handful of "inflection points" per year — periods where an exceptional degree of opportunity warrants ramping up exposure and activity within a narrow window of time. If you miss one of those inflection points, it can be like missing a bus or a train — there is a broad sweep of movement that unfolds by and large without you, requiring patience until the next bus or train (inflection point) comes along.
The last major actionable, exploitable inflection point the market presented was smack in the middle of the "fiscal cliff" drama — the major bullish engulfing day registered by the major indices on the last trading day of the year in 2012, followed by an opening-year gap higher. We did not press that inflection point aggressively to the long side as we should have, out of worry over political uncertainty and potential violent reversal.
It can be unnerving buying in size when the words of dumb politicians can body slam the market in a heartbeat. But we should have better respected the loud and clear "Go!" green light signal from the price action at that point, and not been held back by the surrounding fog of the fiscal cliff.
This is water under the bridge, but the point is nicely illustrative. Price action is the ultimate arbiter of inflection point opportunity, and there will always be fog on the fundamental side. It was a good lesson learned in terms of outlier coupling of an extremely clear signal (the movement in the major indices) juxtaposed against extremely loud uncertainty (the fiscal cliff BS). We have much more clarity as to which way the chips should fall next time when a juxtaposition like that comes along. Managing the downside is what risk control is for… risk control is no excuse for inaction when the moment for action is telegraphed.
For now we continue to hunt and observe with a "small ball" mindset, finding attractive pockets of weakness here and there, via individual names, even as broader markets creep further out on a limb and the majors resolve toward a correction that is taking its sweet time. The macro picture continues to be bullish drivers for the US economy — with analysts increasingly table-pounding in their optimism — even as Europe coughs up a new giant hairball every few weeks (first Italian elections, now Cyprus, next…?). When the time comes to act boldly and in size again, we'll be ready.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 215 diseños de 29 diseñadores freelance.
Netrunner is:
- an open-source desktop operating system
- a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian/Kubuntu/KDE
For more information about us: http://www.netrunner-os.com
We're looking for a "Start" menu button to replace the standard KDE button for our upcoming Netrunner 2 release.
A screenshot for the upcoming release with the current wallpaper and theme concept can be seen here:
The current button to be replaced can also be seen here:
The new button replacing the standard button has to be square sized (current limitation of KDE4?).
It should make use of our netrunner logo (see icons.zip below) in any identifiable shape, color or form,
while at the same time match our current theme as shown in the screenshot above.
It may feature the word "Run", but _not_ "Start".
Desktop users.
- All components of the start menu icon need to be made by yourself or useable for any purpose with the permission of the original author.
- The button design needs to be provided in SVG/PSD in various resolutions to completely replace the original.
Its best when we can try your creation to know if it fits various themes and it's extremely hard for us to tell from looking at a screenshot like picture only.
Your creation is protected by copyright and we will not use it without your consent, as given by winning this contest.
Note that we'll require access to individual layers and/or vectorial components of that button if we decide to win the contest, but until that happens you can link to a simple picture with all layers merged together.
The name of the winning artist will be mentioned in our release notes.
We may include some alternative buttons if we find them really good,
so if we like your design, whether you win the contest or not, we're likely to make you an offer.
The winning prize is $100, for other designs we'll deal with the artists individually.
Good luck to all of you and please do not hesitate to ask questions. We'll give you as much feedback as possible.


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Recently jailbreakme.com has returned to jailbreak iOS devices in iOS 4.x.x. I was wondering if anybody knew if this or similar jailbreaking software was open source. Jailbreakme.com specifically uses a buffer overflow attack in an iOS device's PDF code (so I read, but correct me if I'm wrong).
Google has only yielded sn0wbreeze, which, as far as I can tell, isn't a buffer overflow attack. I'm guessing there isn't much more than sn0wbreeze, but it doesn't hurt to ask.


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half of us went to walk in the mountains, while the other half is hosting a guest-cook in our next cantina! the guest is s. an italian friend who lives here allready for eight years. she cooks with passion and spark and to have dinner at her place feels like going to a very very good restaurant!! she also offers lovely grappa in the end of the dinners and it is so good!
so this week we will have dinner from the area of venice, we will wear our striped shirts and sing gondola songs and we will serve eggplant which is slow cooked and served with fresh garlic and parsley, then white ploenta with baked andive and balsamico, sardines in marinade of sweet silver onion and a mix of mushrooms and fontina cheese for those who are not fish friendly.
for dessert, panetone, allthough it is strictly a cristmess thing, with powdered sugar mixed with other spices...


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Overnight Sensation Mary Lambert Talks 'Same Love'
Mary Lambert is something of an overnight success story. The 24 year-old singer-songwriter burst onto the mainstream music scene after lending her vocal talents to Macklmore and Ryan Lewis's wildly popular, and LGBT positive track "Same Love."
Previously better known as a spoken word artist in her native Seattle, Lambert's writing tackles a plethora of issues -- from body image problems, to abuse, to sadness and depression. Ultimately, she refuses to shy away from the darker and more complex side of life, tackling it all head on, with an often frank, and unabashed honesty.
EDGE caught up with Lambert ahead of the release of her solo track "She Keeps Me Warm," to talk about her past, her writing, and her feelings regarding her newfound fame.
Lesbian singer/songwriter kick
EDGE: So lets start with a little background, when and how did you discover your love of music?
Mary Lambert: Well I was singing as soon as I could talk! (Laughs) My mom was a singer- songwriter, and she was always playing piano, and I think I just really emulated a lot of that... and I just never really stopped!
EDGE: And you grew up in an evangelical family -- how has that shaped who you are today, and has it had a big impact on your music?
Mary Lambert: Well I was raised Pentecostal, and that was during the early time of my life, my formative years I guess. I don't know if that upbringing affected me musically -- perhaps the only issue was I wasn't allowed to listen to pop music at all. But then we actually got ostracized from the church, because my mom came out as gay. And after that she kind of went on a massive Tracy Chapmen, Indigo Girls, lesbian singer/songwriter kick! So that definitely had a big influence on me musically.
Working with Macklemore
EDGE: You're also a spoken word artist, what is it about that medium that you find so accessible?
Mary Lambert: I love spoken word so much! I like it because it is, in a sense, a departure from music for me. It allows me to say something in a more explicit way than music does -- for example, if something is fucked up, I don't necessarily want to make it beautiful through music -- and for me, music is all about beauty. I have to make my music beautiful, so I can't always say the darker stuff... so I think spoken word is a much more accessible, and honest medium for that.
EDGE: What other common themes inspire and motivate your work in general? I notice that there is a lot of darkness and sadness, but also a beauty in the need to recognize human empathy and compassion.
Mary Lambert: Yeah, I think that I grew up really depressed, so a lot of my writing has some darkness in it. To be honest, I think I have an innate sadness -- and I think that I am able to tap into these darker places through my work. And I don't think I am a bad person at all (Laughs)... I just think it has become a part of who I am. And I'm ok with expressing that. But I like to think that is just one part of me -- overall I am pretty happy person, you know! (Laughs)
EDGE: So how did the collaboration with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on 'Same Love' come about?
Mary Lambert: We had a musical friend in common (Hollis Wong-Wear), and she's also a rapper and singer/songwriter. She is well known in Seattle, and she's great at connecting people, and she's always been really supportive of my work, and so she booked me for some shows and stuff like that. And then the opportunity with Macklemore came up, and she put my name forward. So I went in for a few hours to hear the track, and then we just went from there!
Surreal experience
EDGE: You really have become huge overnight, which must be quite surreal!? What has been the highlight thus far?
Mary Lambert: Oh totally! I mean you dream as a little kid, and you have an idea of how you want your twenties to go, and I really wanted it, but I was also cautious and pragmatic. I realized that a lot of people don't make it! And you know, you work hard and you dream ahead, and you hope it will happen... and it actually did! And frankly I am just trying to keep up right now! (Laughs) but it's been absolutely fantastic. I am so very happy and incredibly lucky.
EDGE: I think 'Same Love' is a wonderful track, but as you may know, it has been somewhat controversial in the queer community. Some people feel that Macklemore is taking a lot of credit for producing the first 'gay friendly' rap song, when there are numerous queer rap artists that are marginalized from the mainstream music scene. What would you say to that critique? And do you think it's fair?
Mary Lambert: I think it's silly really, because I refuse to get angry over things pertaining to progress. And, you know, ultimately, you can't help who you are, and the situation you are born into, and for that reason, I think everyone should be able to speak up for equality. And that's what Macklmore is doing -- and I think it's ultimately an ally song; Macklemore is speaking up for allies.
EDGE: I think that's a great point! And so moving on from Macklmore, you are going solo and releasing 'She Keeps Me Warm' as its own track, can you tell us more about that?
Mary Lambert: So after we wrote the track, and 'Same Love' got really popular, I was just shocked. And I was still doing my solo shows, and I was getting requests for it all the time, and I didn't want to sing it a capella, or by itself, or to a track, and I wasn't planning on recording it, because I didn't want people thinking I was a one trick pony. I wanted to be ultimately known for my other work. But people really loved it! And I got so many requests to record it. It just went absolutely crazy -- people wanted it at their wedding, and people were illegally downloading it (Laughs) So I was like, 'I've gotta record this,' and it felt good, it felt like there was another side to 'Same Love.' It was the opposite of the political side almost; it was a love song -- a love song that just happens to be gay.
Universal love song
EDGE: What was the inspiration behind that song?
Mary Lambert: Well it was about my girlfriend, for sure! For me, I was always worried about pronouns, because I didn't want to alienate an audience. But by the time I came to 'Same Love,' I just thought 'fuck it' -- and the response has been great, it is on the Billboard top 20! I think that people don't really care! And I think the song really is just a universal love song, despite it being gay.
EDGE: And what other tracks are you arguably most proud of?
Mary Lambert: I have song/poem called 'Body Love' -- and I probably get contacted about that even more than 'Same Love.' And it's about body image, about self-love, and about self- harm, and a lot of other topics too actually. It was written to 19 year old me, and I think a lot of young women in their teens and twenties are kind of going through a terrible pressure, and cycle of bad energy regarding body image.
There is such a pressure on women to look and be a certain way, and it sadly means that there are many young women in rehab for self-harm and eating disorders and stuff like that... and so I want women to learn to love themselves. I think it's really important to spread that message. And I like to think the poem can help, or has helped women in some way. I like reaching out artistically like that.
EDGE: After 'she keeps me warm,' what's next for you?
Mary Lambert: I have plans to record a music video, and then hopefully I'll go on tour and keep performing -- everything is kind of up in the air after that, but I am really excited, and I'm just going to keep writing and see what happens!
For more on Mary Lambert, visit her website.
Watch the video of 'Same Love':
Watch Mary Lambert perform 'She Keeps Me Warm':