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One of the best value commuter/novice motorcycles
around, the Honda CBF500 is a decently quick twin cylinder motorcycle that's
well made, reliable and handles predictably. It does everyhting you can ask in a
novice-friendly package and holds its resale value too. Compared to the Kawasaki
ER-6 the Honda CBF500 perhaps looks a little bit plain, but some folk prefer
less flash.
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interesting, especialy if you've never been on a motorcycle before, except a CBT
125cc training motorcycle. The Honda CBF500 has a smooth parallel twin motor
too, which makes commuting on dual carriagways or motorways less vibey than on
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MCN rating rating is 4
Owners' rating rating is 4
The Honda CBF500's chassis is nothing special but it does the job more than
adequately and the Honda CBF500 has monoshock rear suspension that's tweakable
to an extent, depending on your weight and riding style. The Honda CBF500 also
has ABS braking as an optional extra, which is another plus point for novice
bikers who want a budget motorcycle that's as safe as possible too.
The Honda CBF500 is just as well equipped as the average mid-sized commuter
motorcycle, with good quality brakes, suspension and a comfortable seat. It also
has passenger grab handles, plus a little hugger near the rear wheel to protect
the monoshock and mirrors that offer a good rear view. The Honda CBF500's
19-litre fuel tank offers a good range too.
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text: Share: Comments Print November 21, 2007 at 1:31 PM High iPhone price in Germany is not what is shocking Posted by kpeterson I've seen several bloggers write today about how T-Mobile in Germany is selling an unlocked version of the Apple iPhone for an outrageously high price of $1,477 (or 999 euros). But the interesting part of the story is not the price. You see, T-Mobile was forced to unlock the phone to comply with a court injunction issued after Vodafone challenged its exclusivity on the handset. In fact, it's not the cost at all that's odd about the story. As the International Herald Tribune story points out, the offer does fit generally with T-Mobile's pricing schemes. The popular Nokia N95, for example, sells for as little as 199.95 euros ($295.63) with a two-year contract, or 619.95 euros($916.60) without one. What sticks out to me is that T-Mobile is getting in trouble for having an exclusive phone agreement. Here in the U.S., AT&T has an exclusive on the iPhone — and it's not just any exclusive. It lasts FIVE years! And in Germany, T-Mobile only started selling the phone Nov. 9. As far as I know, I don't know a single carrier in the U.S. that sells any unlocked phones, even at a higher price. The closest is T-Mobile USA, which after a certain time has lapsed will voluntarily unlock your phone. I don't know if AT&T will ever unlock the iPhone you bought. So the next time Google starts talking about "open access" this is one example of what it's talking about. If it's already going on in Europe, then maybe it's not as extreme as some of Google's detractors are claiming. Comments | More in Wireless & telecom

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Many people in the Church have been touched, directly or indirectly, by marital break-up and divorce. What does the Church say about divorce? Where does that teaching come from? Is an annulment just a 'Catholic divorce'? What does the Church say about re-marriage after divorce, and why? What has your experience been?
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text: PGCert in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs OverviewCourse detailsLearning and teachingEmployability Quick links: Entry Requirements | Fees and Funding | How to apply Across the globe, schools are seeking dynamic and highly qualified teachers to support pupils with a range of different abilities and talents. This is more important than ever in the 21st century. The School of Education at the University of Birmingham has a long-standing reputation as a centre of excellence for programmes and research in a wide range of areas of educational practice and policy. This part-time PGCert Inclusion and Special Educational Needs programme is designed to supplement professionals already working in the field. In general, this includes teachers, education advisors, special educational needs coordinators, head teachers in schools, managers of community and charitable organisations (NGOs), support workers in places such as a university or workplace disability service unit, social workers or nurses providing care for persons with disabilities, or a staff member of a Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health. Staff within the School of Education have been working closely with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), which is responsible for the growth and quality of education, on the development of this high-quality continuing professional development programme which leads to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert). This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme, which has been approved by KHDA, will support the Ministry of Education's aim of enhancing the status of professionals in this field in the UAE and provide opportunities to share the School's high quality provision internationally. Further information View General FAQs for the University of Birmingham Dubai. If you are a student or teacher and wish to receive further information and updates about this programme, please register your interest at: email@example.com Mohammad Abdullah Managing Director of Dubai International Academic City "As Dubai International Academic City celebrates a decade of excellence, we are honoured to welcome one of the world's top 100 universities, University of Birmingham, to our vibrant and diverse higher education community. University of Birmingham's commitment to knowledge transfer through cutting-edge research makes it an ideal partner of choice, contributing to the enhancement of the UAE's vision of creating innovative and enduring solutions that meet the demands of key sectors of development such as STEM and Education." Course details The Inclusion and Special Educational Needs (ISEN) part-time programme is a 60-credit postgraduate certificate designed for in-service teachers, school leaders, education policy leaders, and others working directly or indirectly with children with disabilities in the UAE, the UK, and around the world. The ISEN programme is a synthesis of topics, specifically: cross-cultural disability theory, inclusive policy and evaluation, and inclusive classroom practices. Students in the ISEN PgCert programme will take three 20-credit modules over the course of 1 year: Cross-Cultural Issues in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Inclusion: Individual and Group Differences Evaluation and Policy Analysis for Inclusive Education Timetable 1 September 2019. The canvas module will be available 21 September 2019. Induction day Face-to-Face sessions 4-5 October 2019. Weekend session 29-30 November 2019. The last weekend session There will also be 3 supported study sessions in the evening subject to group availability Why study this course Increase knowledge and awareness of inclusion and special educational needs to support all students in the classroom Understand cross-cultural and global issues in inclusion and special educational needs Learn from globally-recognised experts on inclusion and special educational needs Develop assignments and projects to support Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolios Opportunity to progress to PgDip and MEd in ISEN (based at the UK campus, but offered online) The programme has been approved by KHDA Modules The ISEN programme is taught through a blended approach of digital and face-to-face learning. Students will engage in one module per term and modules are designed on activity and project-based learning strategies that engage students to reflect on, and innovate, their professional practices to promote the inclusion of all students. Fees and funding We charge an annual tuition fee AED 29,023 Scholarships There is no bursary for these courses but there is a chance to apply for a scholarship. Find out more about the scholarships Entry requirements To be considered by the University of Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements. Applicants for this programme are expected to have an undergraduate degree and relevant professional experience, training, or other qualifications and experience deemed suitable for entry onto this programme. The minimum undergraduate degree result must be at least a 2:1 or equivalent (GPA 3.0/4.0; or 75%). In order to undertake the ISEN programme of study, you will need to demonstrate that you have a fluent level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS or alternative qualifications (TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge English). The minimum IELTS score for consideration is 6.5, with a 7.5 and above preferred. If you are unsure about the equivalences of your qualifications do get in touch with us as Admissions tutors are happy to consider applications on a case by case basis. Find out more about international entry requirements Additional information: As part of the admissions process you will need to provide the following information on your application form. Name and address Date of birth Country of residence A personal statement Evidence of your qualifications References Evidence of qualifications You need to supply evidence or transcripts of your degree in the medium of English as specified by the entry requirements outlined on the course page. This will normally be a minimum of a 2.1 or equivalent. You will also need to provide evidence that you achieved 6.5 (5.5 in each subject) in your IELTS test. For those without a first degree studied in the medium of English an IELTS score of 6.5 is required. References Two references will be required one academic and one professional. Your professional reference should preferably be someone who can comment on your suitability for working with children. The references should provide supporting evidence in relation to the personal statement and your suitability for the course. You will therefore need to approach your referees to ensure that you are able to provide current contact details. How to apply To find out more information about our application process please visit our 'How to apply page' before starting your application. OverviewLearning and teaching The ISEN programme allows for much flexibility for students in terms of completing the class activities and requirements. There will also be face-to-face teaching in Dubai to accommodate the needs of professionals who study this programme. Students on the ISEN programme will learn from internationally-recognised experts in inclusive education and special needs education based both in the UK and in Dubai. Class activities will be enquiry-driven and project-led, and students will be encouraged to engage in reflective professional practice in order to relate class material to their own professional settings. Students on the ISEN programme will not be taught 'best practices', but will be taught how to evaluate and assess their own professional practices and how to effectively find and try new ideas in their settings. Course detailsEmployability Your University of Birmingham qualification is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. Learning and teaching


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Paha Que' has released the Bear Creek Solo Tent, a backpacking tent.designed with a full interlaced body structure, provides a wide-open experience when camping outdoors, providing at a time a secure and dry refuge when weather inclemency menace to ruin the camping fun.
Bear Creek Solo Tent design fits any cot type, being a great free-standing camping tent. Compared with other tents of its kind, this one provides you bug-free and weather proof protection so you can enjoy your outdoor nights anywhere you go.
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A new trailer for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 – out in September – is embedded below, and it's the first in a new series of tutorial videos that aim to teach you the fundamentals of Tekken, as well as help you to raise your game before the sequel launches next month.
And don't forget that when you pre-order your copy of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 at zavvi.com you'll receive some exclusive pieces of free DLC. To find out more about that, simply click here.
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"New York City couples, singles, and every fling in between are getting some much needed Musical Therapy on Friday, November 30 as the original comedy musical stages its highly-anticipated NYC reading featuring Broadway's Lauren Molina.
The reading will be directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz (The Prom, Violet, Reefer Madness), produced by Don Michael Mendoza and Izzy Bartolotta (La Ti Do Productions) and Stephen Soucy (Romy and Michele The Musical), with Armelle Kay Harper (The Prom, Mean Girls, On Your Feet!) as production stage manager and music direction by James Woods. In addition to Lauren Molina (Rock of Ages, Sweeney Todd, The Skivvies), Musical Therapy features a cast with Rob Morrison (Avenue Q, NERDS, Nevermore), Lora Nicolas (StinkyKids, James & The Giant Peach), Joseph DePietro (Ragtime, Woof in Hair), Kayley Anne Collins (54 Below, Broadway Under the Stars), Zachary Harris Martin (Molasses in January, Speakeasy), and Bebe Tabickman (Click Clack Moo, Bagels From Benny)."


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To prevent heat accumulation and to remove dissipated heat out of the enclosure filter fans can be used as an effective and low cost alternative.
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Sunday, April 16, 2006
Happy Easter eating!
Last night was Indian night in the cafe (as usual on Saturday nights), with, for this place, great chick peas and cauliflower Indian versions along with that mildly spiced chicken and shrimp. It could have been several orders of magnitude hotter to suit me. The shrimp are a bit scary - they are all exactly the same shape and texture, I'm not sure they're from this planet.
So I wonder if someone is reading my draft blogs! Today's lunch had grilled salmon and platefuls of smoked salmon. Then dinner at Da Palace! I worked 11 hours today and joined a couple colleagues who left after 7:30 so we could hit the Embassy chow hall before closing. Prime rib and lobster tails are the Sunday night usual offerings, which were great and the place (called the DFAC) was decorated for Easter.
But, the big news is they broke out the good china!
I should say they broke out THE china. Usually we eat there on plastic plates with plastic utensils. But in celebratory style, we had real plates (we have real plates every day at the USAID cafe) and real silverware. And whether you prefer Coke or Pepsi, Diet Pepsi is like nectar after the only diet cola availble for a month has been local "Coke light."
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A couple hundred of the special edition white chocolate creme eggs have been placed among the regular chocolate ones in a selection of shops including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Co-op.
With each of them worth a hefty £2,000 to whoever finds them, people are understandably keen to get their hands on one.
However, one shopper has discovered to his horror, many of the eggs have already been opened.
He said, according to The Sun:
I opened one of the other boxes that was stacked in the store [below those on display] and they were the same.
I can't see how that could have been done by shoppers?
He then decided to buy a pack of five eggs only to learn, they too had been uncovered previously by money-mad punters.
No point searching for a white creme eggs, they've all been unwrapped before being put on the shelves, fuming ?
— OliviaLouise (@OliviaLouise_x) January 4, 2018
If you're lucky enough to find a white egg, the sensible rule-abiding capitalist way, you must call the phone number printed on the voucher inside the foil wrapping.
You must be able to answer a series of security questions including the code on the voucher, the shop and location in which you bought the egg.
On top of that, Cadbury also reserves the right to refuse the prize to anyone who claims.
white chocolate creme eggs sound mint until ya realise all the eggs half unwrapped in the shop anyway so ya canny even get a normal one that someone aint fondled
— Ryan (@BanRyan) January 3, 2018
There are also a number of smaller £100 prizes to be won, but who needs cash when you've got pure foodie joy?
The eggs are the same as the original version with a gooey fondant yolk centre, except the shell is made out of white chocolate.
So overall, some good old fashioned fun for the new year! FYI, a single egg will set you back 58p while a five pack comes in at £2.85.
It's probably more than worth it for a £2,000 grand prize (should Cadbury not choose to reject you)!


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Working with AT&T has been a great experience and it continues on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 12pm CST. AT&T Inspired Mobility will host a live chat with social media guru, James Andrews, and author, producer, DeVon Franklin. Join us next Friday as we discuss social media for social good. I look forward to seeing you all there, RSVP at the link below.
Join Me in Chicago on October 7, 2015
On October 7, 2015 at 6pm I will be in Chicago for the 2nd Black in Tech event at 1871. I had the pleasure of being invited by Thomas Stovall who is the founder of the event as well as the CandidCup.com, an App for Executives. The event is at 1871, which is located in Merchandise Mart (222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Floor 12, Chicago, IL 60654). This event means a lot to me for a variety of reasons:
Let's Talk Organic Reach...
When Facebook introduced Edgerank, the formula that determines the information that appears in the newsfeed, it was one of the many steps Facebook took in limiting what is called organic reach. Organic reach is the number of friends and fans we could communicate with on their platform for free. Take, for example, you having 1000 friends/fans on your Facebook page. When you post, an average of only 4% of your audience will see the post.
Let's Talk Church Tech - Part 2
We are always looking at the ever-changing landscape of technology, and we see some great things on the horizon for Church, Tech and future iChurch Books. Click Here for Part 1
- Wearables - Wearables are web-enabled devices that we wear on our bodies (like VR headsets). Google Glass released their web-enabled glasses, but I believe they were ahead of their time and were not adopted by the masses (that and the $1500 price tag)....
Let's Talk Church Tech - Part 1
We are always looking at the ever-changing landscape of technology, and we see some great things on the horizon for Church, Tech and future iChurch Books. Click Here for Part 2
- The Cloud - The Cloud is the best and worst thing that has happened to the Internet. It allows any size company to have the platform, software, and presence of a Fortune 500 company, which is a great thing.
Let's Measure the Mobile Impact - Mobile Analytics
In The iChurch Method Vol. 3 book, we discussed Analytics and the importance of analyzing, optimizing, and repeating processes that will help advance your organization online. This is even more important when it comes to mobile because of the amount of information that can be measured in the mobile space. Google Analytics for Mobile provides two types of mobile opportunities for analytics. The first is mobile website analytics and how users navigate websites from their mobile devices. The second opportunity is mobile app analytics and how we interact with mobile apps.
Mobile Media is Important
Mobile Multi-MediaThe fastest growing platform for video consumption is mobile. Watching short-form videos, live streams, TV shows, and all kinds of digital video has increased ten-fold on mobile devices. With the widespread increase of Wi-Fi and faster mobile Internet speeds, we are seeing video creation and consumption explode. We have seen this first hand at The Potter's House, where our weekly rebroadcast has increased 70% - 80% due to people now connecting and watching our services from their mobile devices. Additionally, our live streaming services are now split 50/50 with people watching from mobile and desktop devices. This trend is only going to increase because people want to connect with the ministry on their time from a convenient device. Staying connected on-the-go is beneficial to the online audience, and making the ministry content accessible to people on-the-go is beneficial to the ministry. Studies show that we are never more than 3 feet away from our mobile devices. Thus, we believe by bringing ministry content to mobile devices, we are taking church beyond the walls and to the people.
Another aspect of our digital multimedia strategy is our short-form media approach for our app and Social Media platforms. Since The Potter's House has archived video that's accessible on-demand like Netflix, we don't mind keeping our weekly TV show to 30 minutes in length. Though we still distribute our 30-minute TV show via YouTube, Facebook, and our mobile app, we try to keep most of our smaller videos limited to the length of 2 minutes. We find that people like short videos that get right to the point and provide value to their lives in the short amount of time they are able to give us at any particular moment.
Video-capable social networks, such as Vine (6 seconds), Twitter (30 seconds), Instagram (15 seconds), Snapchat (10 seconds) and Facebook (20 minutes), have put limits on their videos, and this has led to increased viewing of these videos. But, let's not count out YouTube's unlimited video length and the BILLIONS of viewers their videos have. The overall point is that, no matter the length, videos have become the most engaging form of content and Mobile consumption will continue to increase.
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Let's Talk Mobile Commerce
Mobile CommerceMobile Internet revenue will hit $700 billion annually in less than three years, according to the research firm, Digit-Capital. The keys to this explosive mobile growth are mobile donations, mobile shopping, mobile advertising, and in-app purchases. Mobile donations and mobile shopping are leading this growth with mobile shopping vastly outpacing all other categories. As we continue to thrive in the digital age, there are many people coming to church who don't carry a checkbook. This new approach to managing finances has given the church an opportunity to embrace new, convenient ways to allow their members to support the ministry financially. One method that is growing quickly is giving via mobile devices.
Text-to-Give Since we carry our mobile devices with us everywhere, they are great ways to stay connected and support online giving. One of the important giving methods is Text-to-Give. One of the most important benefits of implementing a text-to-give program is the abundance of smart phones that people have nowadays. Received texts are opened 98% of the time. This is one of the most reliable communication methods available today.
Text-to-give is the process of using texting as a way to give a set amount to your church. Usually, the process begins with you texting a keyword ("Give,") and an amount ("50") to a short code such as "313131" (Give 50 to 313131). This allows the online text-to-give software to capture the cell phone number and dollar amount from your device and associate your device with a mobile giving account. Lastly, the software may send you a link to set up an online profile and store your credit card information for even faster SMS transactions in the future.
Additional benefits of a text-to-give program are the options that can be featured such as recurring automatic giving, advanced security, recorded giving history, email receipts, and more. How can you implement this? Well, a great provider for this is Securegive.com.
Mobile App Giving In Chapter 5, we will get more into the Mobile App aspect of The iChurch Method, but let's look at the giving/eCommerce aspect of mobile apps. If your church or ministry has a mobile app, it's a good option to have a donation tab or button. Once the donation button is tapped, a nice, mobile friendly donation form should appear, allowing people to easily donate in a few step. But, there is one caveat.
When you are doing any type of financial transaction inside an iOS (Apple) app, Apple will take 30% of the transaction! Android (Google) does not have this stipulation for their apps, but, unfortunately, Apple does. For financial transactions, the way to get around this restriction is to send people to a website outside of the app for them to complete the transaction there. Make sure to read the "Mobile" chapter to learn more about the mobile app options that will help take your organization to the next level.
Apple Pay / Google Wallet These built-in digital wallets are becoming the new way to conduct transactions. Whether it's an Apple iPhone or a Google Android phone, you can store your credit card information in your digital wallet and simply wave your phone at a preset terminal to complete a transaction. Walgreens is a great example of this. They accept Apple Pay and Google Wallet. Churches can get terminals that are enabled with Google Wallet and Apple Pay capabilities for sales of after-service products and even donations.
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The Impact of Mobile Social Media
Just as important as "Visual Social Media" is the impact of "Mobile Social Media." When Social Media first became popular, it was Myspace that ushered in this new "thing." Myspace gave us custom URLs, and we were able to connect with numerous people on the platform. We even had the opportunity to highlight our top 8 friends and let everyone know who was at the top of our friends list. When Facebook came onto the scene, there wasn't a mass migration to it until they implemented a feature that changed Social Media as we know it. They made the website mobile-compatible, and they released apps on all the major mobile platforms. This feature was something that Myspace couldn't match, and the convenience of being able to communicate socially on-the-go became one of the major facets of Facebook's early success and the demise of Myspace. Let's not forget that Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion because of its large following and that it is a great, photo-based mobile platform. Twitter followed this same route, making sure their platform was mobile-focused. The 140-character messages, the main focus of Tweets, is based on text messages being 140 characters on mobile phones. Twitter wanted to make sure their messages would be delivered within a single text on mobile devices. Their mobile-first approach has led to their platform being one of the go-to sources for up-to-the-minute breaking news around the world.
Vine and their fully mobile six-second video platform, Snapchat and their mobile platform, YouTube's mobile app, Pinterest's mobile app, Tumblr's mobile app, and Linkedin's mobile app all show their understanding of how important mobile Social Media is and its unlimited potential for growth.
Mobile Social Media is growing significantly. Here are a few key mobile Social Media statistics:
- 2x more Sharing on mobile vs. desktop.
- 71% of people use Social Media from mobile devices.
- 76% of Twitter access is mobile.
- 50% of Tumblr content is accessed via mobile devices.
- 40% of YouTube Access is mobile.
- 68% of Facebook Access is mobile.
- Mobile devices will increasingly play an important role, considering more than 60% the population access Social Media content using them.
- Microvideo: This type of content will be on the same level as pictures and will become more and more popular.
- 94% of the marketing executives that have invested in mobile ads considered themselves satisfied with the results of using this tactic.
- This year, there has been an increase to 38% from 33% in the use of mobile marketing by the enterprises.
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Social Media Commerce - Making Money via Social Media - Part 2
Facebook Offers Button Part 1 is available here
On your Facebook Fan page, you can click the "Create an Offer" option to create an online offer that sends people to a preset website to redeem the offer. As you build the offer, you will be able to see exactly how it looks on users' screens. You choose a title for your offer, a description of your offer, upload or choose an image for people to see, choose a start and expiration date, how many people can claim this offer, and the website you are sending people to claim the offer on. Once you have completed these steps, you click "Create Offer."
Facebook Buy button With this feature, people on desktops or mobile devices can click the "Buy" call-to-action button on ads and Page posts to purchase a product directly from a business without leaving Facebook. Facebook built this feature with privacy in mind, and they have taken steps to help make the payment experience safe and secure. None of the credit or debit card information people share with Facebook when completing a transaction will be shared with other advertisers. Plus, people can select whether or not they would like to save their payment information for future purchases.
YouTube Fan Funding YouTube has a new feature called "YouTube Fan Funding" that allows viewers to send voluntary payments to support the channels they love. As long as your channel is in good standing, you are a partner, you have an AdSense account associated with your YouTube Channel, and you have activated the feature in the creator studio channel section of your YouTube account, you're good to go. The money from your account is deposited into an associated Google Wallet account, which is Google's online payment feature.
Vimeo Tip Jar Vimeo Tip Jar enables Vimeo Plus and PRO members to receive small cash payments from people who like their videos. It's a simple three-step process to enable Tip Jar. Step 1, Join Vimeo Plus or Vimeo PRO. Tip Jar is available only to Plus and PRO members. Step 2, Once you've signed up, connect your PayPal account. Step 3, Turn on Tip Jar for individual videos, or all of them.
Snapcash A vast majority of Snapchat users never log out of Snapchat. SnapCash is built upon the Square Cash platform. The sender and the recipient, however, are not associated with an email address, but a Snapchat ID.
SnapCash is really a wonderful integration of the Square Cash platform that utilizes the Debit Card network to simply send cash. The process to associate a Snapchat ID with SnapCash is almost precisely the same as Square Cash:
- Once the sender registers a debit card associated with SnapCash, the sender simply types in a recipient's SnapChat ID for a stated amount.
- The recipient will receive the message as a new notification and will either register a debit card to receive the funds or accept the transaction into a previously registered debit card.
There are two key social commerce options quickly arising. One is social shopping and the other is social payments. The social payments option has seen much success in China with a number of chat/communication platforms integrated with payments. The key to making social buying a popular option will be to build great experiences around those buttons because simply placing buttons on social pages will not change habits. Currently, people do not associate social networks with shopping. They are more comfortable with leaving the social networks and going to the seller's website to purchase in a secure environment. If the previously mentioned social networks, and others, can create a cohesive online experience that integrates our online connections opinions/recommendations, a secure shopping process that keeps our financial information safe, and a shopping method that doesn't feel like it's more complex than a few clicks, social commerce will become wildly popular, especially via mobile devices seeing we are always connected.
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Social Media Commerce - Making Money via Social Media - Part 1
The initial rise of social commerce, in my opinion, was a result of the social aspect of shopping. Shopping, in itself, has always been a social activity, whether it was people shopping together, a parent with a group of kids in tow, a spouse shopping for their entire family, or someone getting sales tips from a friend about products or services they are looking for. Social Media made the shopping process more social because, as we are able to shop offline or online, we can share our experiences with our social networks. Take a look at these key statistics:
- 70% of marketers have been successful in gaining new customers via social networks.
- 57% of users trust more in the opinion of his/her contacts than in what the brand has to say about its product or service.
- 47% of social networks users state that Facebook has had a bigger impact on their decision to buy than any other social network.
The early phase of social commerce was led by users sharing their shopping experiences with their networks and companies providing social features to enhance the shopping experience. Enhancement included adding Social Media Sharing buttons to products or on eReceipts so people could easily share these things. Amazon.com was one of the initial online stores to provide these features. Key networks that these Sharing features initially resonated on were Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Another example were offline stores providing Social Media advertising inside of their stores or on receipts, letting customers know that these stores were active in the Social Media space. Once people connected to these companies online, they would receive incentives such as online coupons and early sale notifications. The sharing of web links to online store's coupons or websites was the key driver of early social commerce.
Fast-forward to the current phase of social commerce, and the actual social networks are leading it. Certain social networks see the benefits, engagement-wise and financially, of making the eCommerce process easier for consumers and sellers. Here are some of the key advancements in social commerce:
Twitter Offers When users see a Twitter Offer in their timeline, they can add the offer to their credit or debit card in just a few taps and redeem them in real-time by using the card at the store. Because the offer is tied to their card, redemption is seamless and easy. There are no coupons to redeem at the point of purchase. After the purchase, the cash-back savings appear on their card statement within a few days.
With Twitter Offers, advertisers will be able to attribute redemptions directly to their campaigns on Twitter. That way, they can effectively measure the ROI from their promotions, even when redemption happens offline. Additionally, we make it easy for merchants to get up and running. Because they can use their existing payment network, there's no change to the consumer purchase process, no employee training, and no new hardware or software to install. By leveraging Twitter's robust targeting capabilities, advertisers can tailor their promotions and campaigns to the right audience all while optimizing for performance.
After users add a Twitter Offer to their credit or debit card, that card information will be encrypted and safely stored to make it easier for them to claim other offers or make future purchases on Twitter. This option also gives users the ability to remove this information from their account at anytime.
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Does the Church Need Technology?
I recently made a statement in a podcast that said, if the church didn't stay up to date with technology, how quickly it's changing, and understand its influence on society, the church might become irrelevant. The example I used was that we don't see preachers preaching from stone tablets, scrolls, and parchments. They are using a copy of the Bible which was created using the technology of the printing press. Additionally, many of us have seen a toddler pick up an iPad or smartphone and instinctively know how to navigate/tap it and find their favorite app or game. We've also seen teenagers/young adults use texting, social media, photos, and videos from their mobile devices as easily as making calls. They are able to quickly and efficiently use multiple apps, platforms, and features of their devices and stay connected with their friends, celebrities, and anyone they deem important. Now consider that these devices are the oldest technology these people will see.
One of the responses I received was that the church will never become irrelevant because it's God's house and the Word of God will never be irrelevant. While I believe that God's Word will never be irrelevant in the sense of it speaking to the state of the human soul and society, I was focusing less on the message and more on the method. The message will always be effective, revolutionary, and life-changing. However, if the method used to deliver the message is ineffective and outdated, how relevant can it be when the masses are not receiving it?
So the question was, "Why does technology permeate so many aspects of our lives but we go back in time when it comes to the church?
Technology is defined as the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment. Let's look at two historical examples of technology currently being used by the church (Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology)
1. Chairs and Pews - Throughout most of the history of Christian worship, there were no pews or chairs. Not until the fourteenth century did seating gradually encroach upon the open space where the congregation stood and walked about during worship. In the late Middle Ages, the congregation sat down on the job and there was a drastic change in Christian worship—perhaps the most important in history. People, in effect, became custodians of individual spaces they occupied throughout the service. In other words, for the first fourteen centuries of Christianity, people stood throughout the worship service. (Source: http://thesecondeclectic.blogspot.com/2012/12/churches-without-chairs-how-christians.html)
2. The Printing Press - This technological advancement put the Bible in the hands of the masses. In 1455, the Gutenberg Bible was mass produced in Europe. Without the Bible, how would this have affected the impact of the church? One of the main informational resources and understanding of the Christian faith is the Bible, and the popularity of Christianity ties into how readily available the Bible is to everyone.
With these two technological implementations, the church transformed it's worship experience and it's distribution model. Today, with digital tools, we can touch all aspects of the church experience. In church, we have a variety of tools that can enhance the music, lighting, sermon, and other aspects to create an interactive, immersive worship experience. On the other hand, with websites, social media, mobile apps, internet tv, and internet church campuses, we have a variety of tools and platforms to reach people regardless of where they are and the device they use. We can connect with, engage, minister to, and change the lives of millions through something as small as an iPod. Therefore, with over 3 Billion people accessing the internet in 2015 and over 6 Billion mobile devices around the world, we have the largest digital mission field that is primed for the life-changing Gospel.
The question, now, is whether the church will use this technology to fulfill the Great Commission in taking the message to the uttermost parts of the world?
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Does Your Organization Have a Social Strategy?
What is your brand's message? What is the voice of your company? What is the message you wish to convey to people via Social Media? How will you communicate it? Will your organization speak on societal and current issues? Will your organization push out marketing updates and never respond to people? Make sure your organization isn't one-dimensional. There are many types of people you can reach, so you must distribute many types of Social Media posts in order to reach them. To give you some guidelines, here are five focal points in establishing your organization's message via Social Media: Education/Inspiration - Make sure to provide education, inspiration, and motivation via your social networks. These are the best types of posts. Whether they are quotes, photos with encouraging words on them, or quick videos that give educational tips about your organization or industry, everyone wants content that enhances their lives.
Information - Provide information about your organization by using your social networks. Please do not assume everyone reads your website or even saw your eblast. Distribute the information about events and other happenings through those same social networks. You can also repurpose flyers, newsletters, eblasts, and other marketing materials and send them out.
Communication - Social Media is social! Therefore, it should be a two-way communication. If you post to a network and people comment, ask questions, and take time out of their busy day to respond, make sure your organization takes time to acknowledge them and respond back. Do not appear too arrogant to respond to your social network fans, even if you do not have the staff or time to answer every comment or question. At least answer some. Show that the organization sees their comments and questions and cares about their audience's concerns.
Consistency - Make sure the content from your organization flows consistently from your online properties to your online users. On some networks, this means posting multiple times a day or once a week. It depends on the network. That being said, no matter which one your organization uses, you must maintain consistency.
Diversification – Have you noticed that neither Social Media network has been mentioned to be better than another? The network you use to distribute content to your online users is irrelevant if there is no consistent strategy behind it. Ten years ago, everyone was using AOL email to communicate with the masses. Five years ago, it was MySpace. Three years ago, Facebook and Twitter became popular. Just recently, Instagram, Vine, and Snapchat have become very prevalent. The networks will come and go. So, do not make the mistake of putting all your eggs in one Social Media basket. Find a network you want to use and grow on it. Then, add another network and repeat. You do not have to be present on all the social networks that are out there. Simply don't depend on just one network to be your savior.
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Google Grants for Nonprofits
Google has a program called "Google Ad Grants: AdWords for Nonprofits" that gives nonprofit organizations $329 per day / $10,000 per month in FREE online advertising. Yes, you read that correctly—FREE online advertising for your nonprofit organization! In this book, I will talk about the importance of online advertising and how it can benefit your organization. Nevertheless, I wanted to start things off with a grant program that you can apply for, receive, and implement quickly. Let me tell you how it's done. Go to http://www.google.com/grants/ and read through the information to see what you need in order to apply. The main necessities are:
- 501(c) 3 charity status.
- Employer ID (EIN).
- Have a functioning website with substantial content.
- Have a Google account to manage the AdWords campaign.
Here are the specifics of what you will receive:
- A daily budget set to $329 USD, which is equivalent to about $10,000 per month.
- A maximum cost-per-click (CPC) limit of $2.00 USD.
- Only run keyword-targeted campaigns.
- Only appear on Google Search result pages.
- Only run text ads (you cannot use video ads or graphics-based ads).
- You must choose one link for your AdWords program to link to. Many of the organizations that I have worked with use the AdWords program for their Internet Church Campuses.
Once you have completed the application process, Google will notify you within a few weeks as to whether or not you were accepted. If you are not accepted, Google will let you know what you need to change in order to resubmit and be accepted. The process is really easy. In addition to the Google grant, you will also receive:
- YouTube Nonprofit Program: Premium branding capabilities on YouTube channels, and increased uploading capacity.
- Google Apps for Nonprofit: Free version of the Google Apps business productivity suite, including Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and more.
- One Today by Google: Free access to a mobile fundraising platform.
The Google AdWords grant is a great deal in itself, but the additional software that Google is giving in this grant makes this deal unbelievable. Google Apps is a great online software tool that is similar to Microsoft Office. A church of any size can now have the corporate office tools that once cost thousands for absolutely FREE and run their business more effectively and efficiently.
Please note that the following organizations are not eligible for Google for Nonprofits:
- Governmental entities and organizations.
- Hospitals and health care organizations.
- Schools, childcare centers, academic institutions, and universities (philanthropic arms of educational organizations are eligible).
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@ATT #InspiredMobility is gearing up again starting with @BloggingWhileBrown
Last year I was the spokesperson and expert consultant for AT&T's Inspired Mobility campaign. It was a great experience for two reasons, 1. I got to go to Harlem, NY and kickoff the campaign at Blogging While Brown by giving a keynote and doing a panel with Chip Dizard, Tiffani Robinson and Michelle Smith. 2. I continue to get excited about the evolving space of Faith and Technology, I have written numerous iChurch Method books that cater to this space and to see a corporation like AT&T get involved is a great thing. Well, it's time to start the campaign up again and this year we are kicking it off at Blogging While Brown in Austin, TX. But it gets even better, this year we have included some great people who use the digital space to advance their careers and impact. People such as Devon Franklin, Lecrae, Valorie Burton and James Andrews. Here is some information about the Inspired Mobility campaign.
Blogging While Brown
- AT&T is a sponsor of the 2015 Blogging While Brown conference, a premier conference that supports African American bloggers across the country.
- The sponsorship includes a partnership with a set of influential bloggers who will be reporting and sharing social content from all 2015 Inspired Mobility activities.
Google+ Hangouts
- To continue the 2015 conversation with key influencers and thought-leaders, AT&T will host three Google+ Hangouts in collaboration with church and technology expert, Jason Caston
- Each Hangout will feature a different topic around technology and inspiration
Social Media Sunday
- This year, AT&T is hosting a day for people across the country to use their mobile devices to share words and visuals of hope and inspiration
- Whether sharing quotes from a church service, or selfies from a peaceful moment on the lake, AT&T and its partners encourage people to participate in a nationwide conversation using the hashtag, #InspiredMobility
I am looking forward to participating in this great campaign and showcasing how we showcase our faith and inspiration using mobile technologies.
Help Your Church Communicate Better
Do you have a communications plan for your church? You might be surprised, but a simple plan will help your church reach more people.
That's why I want to give you a plan and give you access to 25+ church communication experts to hear about how they reach more people in your church.
Sign-up now. Mark your calendar. And get your team together.
My friends at Social Church are bringing together the "wizards" of church communications. Seriously, this is one of the biggest church communications conferences of the year, and you don't even have to leave your desk!
Get Your Spot Now. Use the code PARTY for a Discounted Rate
The "wizard roster" includes: Jason Caston - Digital Team Lead, T.D. Jakes Ministries Jon Ferguson — Lead Teaching Pastor, Community Christian Church Darrel Girardier — Creative Director, Brentwood Baptist Church Casey Graham — CEO & Founder, The Rocket Company Jay Kranda — Online Campus Pastor, Saddleback Church Scott McClellan — Communications Pastor, Irving Bible Church Carlos Whittaker — Author & Church Communications Specialist
Join us at Foundations, a time to hear from 25+ speakers and connect with hundreds of church leaders.
PLUS: You'll walk away with a Church Communications Plan & Facebook Ads Training.
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3 ways to help your church communicate more effectively
There are three systems that you will learn if you register for and attend Foundations Online Conference, an online event presented by our friends at Social Church. 1. Creating a communications strategy for your church. Communicating to your congregation is about more than just putting out information and hoping it sticks.
It's about implementing a strategy that communicates the right information to the right people at the right time through the right channels.
Learn how to create this strategy.
2. Educating your pastor and staff on church communications. What if your pastor advocated for and helped support your church communications strategy?
Sound like a dream? It's not.
Learn from the experts on how to work WITH your pastor and ministry leaders, not AGAINST them.
3. Communicating effectively on a tight budget. A common misconception is that you need a large budget to communicate effectively.
While this can help, it's not always true.
Register now and learn how to communicate effectively for your church without breaking the bank.
P.S. Tell someone to register and they'll get to hear from these great speakers:
Emily Cummins — Associate Director of Communications & Branding, Central Christian Church Diana Wei Fang — Social Media Strategist, National Community Church Jon Ferguson — Lead Teaching Pastor, Community Christian Church Nate Merrill — Online Campus Pastor, Lake Pointe Church Tim Schraeder — Church Communications Specialist Haley Veturis — Social Media Director, Saddleback Church
eConnect Conference
Last year in Loveland CO, Nils Smith, Bob D'Ambrosio and Brian Abbott invited me to present at the inaugural eConnect conference. I had a blast co-teaching with Nils and Brian and I enjoyed teaching topics such as eCommerce, Websites and Mobile for ministry. This year we are doing it again! Join us November 4 - 6, 2015 in Loveland, CO for the eConnect Conference. This two and a half day conference will provide you with an expanded understanding of how social media and online tools can benefit and grow your ministry. You'll learn how to use these tools to save time, reach a broader audience, build a well-connected community, and create a place for constant communication in your church.
Use the Code: CASTON25 for a $25 discount
Help Your Church Communicate Better
Do you have a communications plan for your church? You might be surprised, but a simple plan will help your church reach more people.
That's why I want to give you a plan and give you access to 25+ church communication experts to hear about how they reach more people in your church.
Sign-up now. Mark your calendar. And get your team together.
My friends at Social Church are bringing together the "wizards" of church communications. Seriously, this is one of the biggest church communications conferences of the year, and you don't even have to leave your desk!
Get Your Spot Now. Use the code PARTY for a Discounted Rate
The "wizard roster" includes: Jason Caston - Digital Team Lead, T.D. Jakes Ministries Jon Ferguson — Lead Teaching Pastor, Community Christian Church Darrel Girardier — Creative Director, Brentwood Baptist Church Casey Graham — CEO & Founder, The Rocket Company Jay Kranda — Online Campus Pastor, Saddleback Church Scott McClellan — Communications Pastor, Irving Bible Church Carlos Whittaker — Author & Church Communications Specialist
Join us at Foundations, a time to hear from 25+ speakers and connect with hundreds of church leaders.
PLUS: You'll walk away with a Church Communications Plan & Facebook Ads Training.
Don't miss this event put on by our friends at Social Church. Use the code PARTY for a Discounted Rate
P.S. Hey, this is the BIGGEST church communications event of the year we know about. Will you share this with 2 of your church leader friends?


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Sixers' Carter-Williams doesn't want to talk tanking
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams is vehemently against the concept of tanking, like most every player whose livelihood is based on how his individual performance equates to wins and losses.
Given his disdain for the actual idea of tanking, it makes sense that he is not keen on discussing the subject. But even though he is averse to the topic, Carter-Williams makes some solid points on the subject.
In his first article for The Players' Tribune, Carter-Williams explained why NBA players would never feed into the tanking process. Truth is, tanking is not a personal decision to win or lose, it's a systematic approach. So while it is easy to believe no player in the Sixers locker room has embraced losing, it's hard to say the same for those making front-office decisions in Philadelphia.
Still, it was gripping to read Carter-Williams' take on last season. We simply made fun of the Sixers' 26-game losing streak, he lived in it.
"Losing sucks," Carter-Williams wrote. "I don't care how much money you make or what stats you put up. If you're competitive enough to make it to the NBA, losing is absolutely brutal."
Carter-Williams experienced more losing last season than he had his entire life, which applies to most first-year players chosen with early first-round picks. Few have experienced a run such as the Sixers', though. Carter-Williams played well enough to earn Rookie of the Year, but he still ended most nights with a loss on his 19-63 team.
"We had lost 26 games in a row," Carter-Williams wrote. "Of course, our roster had lost a combined 200-plus games to injury and we had used more than 20 different players in the lineup since opening night. That didn't seem to be a part of the conversation. All anybody was talking about was 'tanking.'"
In explaining why these losses weren't the result of tanking, Carter-Williams explained just how much of a crap shoot the Sixers undertaken with their current approach, which is based on collecting first-round picks and assets and playing for the future, not today.
"First of all, there's a lottery system," Carter Williams wrote. "As players, we all know the math. The last place team only has a 25 percent chance of winning the lottery. Grown men are going to go out and purposely mail it in for a one-in-four shot at drafting somebody who might someday take their job? Nope."
Players take it personally when their effort is lost in a narrative — real or perceived — that promotes systematic tanking, and who can blame them, really? That doesn't mean tanking doesn't need to be discussed, however. Players such as Carter-Williams might not like it, but tanking is real. It's quite obvious to the eye. One look at the Sixers' full roster is evidence enough.
"You can question my shooting," Carter-Williams wrote. "You can question my ceiling. Just don't question if I'm giving my all every single night. Don't talk to me about tanking."


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Interesting, and I can understand why exceptions (and FAQ) like this...go unanswered for years. I think I have seen this exception in the past, since my app was dependent on a Verizon 4G wireless internet connection (something that CEO wanted and was proud to have, until myself and another personnel asked for a more stable/faster internet connection...we went with Cox@Business). Anyway, I saw socket exceptions, because my app has @Schedule which will make IMAP connection to email server, and download emails from email server (GMAIL). Now, that I have a better internet connection, I 'rarely' see socket connections related to IMAP connection from my app to GMAIL. I saw an IMAP connection error in the log 1 or 2 days ago, but that was first time in a long time. Definitely some type of (lack of) connection issue. Also, my app pushes data to Google Calendar via Google Calendar API (REST web service, I think), and keeps Google Calendar up-to-date with data in database, as endusers add/modify/delete (calendar-based/related) data. Anyway, Google Calendar API returns a 503 error, which is some type of 'service not available' or 'server error'. I have experienced this error a lot, at different times, and since I have tweaked/improved my exception handling in my app, I and the endusers are more aware when this issue occurs. At first, this error bugged me, because I had MDBs that were not initialized properly (per message), and the error would persist, even though there was really no error. Every time an MDB would be queued to update google calendar with some data, error would persist in the log and a message that is pushed to endusers. Since the MDB was pooled and pulled from the pool and reused by my app, I just had to initialize the MDB onMessage(). So, after that minor-and-major fix, I started seeing that Google Calendar API 503 error occurs quite often. Google Calendar API requires you to renew your connection or reconnect via oAuth2 every 1 hour, and my app is doing that, but I am recognizing that 503 error seem to occur 10 to 15 minutes prior to the 1 hour 'mark' that the app needs to reconnect via oAuth2. My apologies, if my response is off-topic, but seems to be related, and I think you are doing well to ensure your app works around these idiosynchrasies (or network connection issues). I am doing the same. I append data back to the queue, when I experience network connection issues like this. On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 4:05 AM, SuoNayi <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Seems this is a real FAQ but never gets answered. > > http://stackoverflow.com/questions/62929/java-net-socketexception-connection-reset > > > > > At 2013-04-23 15:26:21,Prashant <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > >We are frequently getting 'java.net.SocketException' in ActiveMQ logs. > Aftr > >that the number of consumer becomes 0 and message becomes pending. > >java.net.SocketException: Connection reset | > >org.apache.activemq.broker.TransportConnection.Transport | ActiveMQ > >Transport: tcp:///10.51.19.88:2855 > > > >Our Client is configured such that when it gets any asynchronous Exception > >from JMS Server, it reconnects after 20 minutes. So after 20 minutes again > >number of consumer becomes 1 and the messages pending in the ActiveMQ > queue > >get transported to Client. > > > >We are not sure what is causing connection to get reset. Is it Firewall? > If > >yes is it Firewall from broker side or from client side? > > > >Or any router in between is causing the connection to be dropped? > > > >We will appreciate any valuable input. > > > > > > > > > > > >-- > >View this message in context: > http://activemq.2283324.n4.nabble.com/Getting-java-net-SocketException-in-ActiveMQ-logs-frequently-tp4666138.html > >Sent from the ActiveMQ - User mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >
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Jamie Kellogg
Jamie Kellogg is an animal rights advocate, lover of all things dog, inflexible yogi, and witty modern day free-spirit. Professionally, she is an empathic numerologist and teacher. She has studied advanced numerology, has a Bachelor's in Education and a Master's degree in Technology. Jamie enjoys reading and learning about various metaphysical and wellness topics. She's an expert advice giver whose destiny comes alive and thrives when guiding her clients to greater understanding of Self and those in their soul group. She loves expressing herself in writing and currently has a blog and website in the works. Jamie and her husband have three children and live in Michigan where they hibernate in the cold and snowy winter and spend their summers lovin' life along the shores of picturesque and hypnotic Lake Michigan. She can be contacted via email at email@example.com.


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July Mission of the Month: The Banquet/
Each month First Church selects one ministry outside our walls to focus on. This month it is The Banquet. The Banquet has been serving the community for 32 years.
The Banquet meal ministry was founded in 1985 starting with just one meal per week. They now serve 13 meals per week at two locations. The Banquet is a volunteer-based ministry, which means the meals are paid for, prepared by, and served by volunteer groups who come from Sioux Falls and the surrounding area.
In 2017 The Banquet served 196,000 meals, and at least 25,000 of those meals were served to children under 12. They go through approximately 15,000 gallons of milk each year.


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Dr. Sarah Khan grew up in Chicago, Illinois when she was a child. She graduated from the University of Illinois. She received her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, and completed Radiology residency at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. She started a Body Imaging fellowship at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ and then completed her fellowship training in mammography at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.
Prior to founding MedX Imaging and Eve's Breast Center, she worked at a local Cancer Center in Texas with physicians from M.D. Anderson. She then pursued a teleradiology career so that she could spend more time with her family. She enjoys horseback riding and painting.
She is the Medical Director and holds American Board of Radiology Certification. She is also a member of the Texas Medical Association, American College of Radiology, and Society of Breast Imaging.


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December Charity - Shelter
When I was trying to come up with our first ever charity to support on Give Back Bingo, it was a really tough decision to make. I went through a long list of amazing charities that do such great work, but in the end, Shelter stood out to me as a really important cause, especially at this time of year.
The weathers getting colder, damper and darker and it's every persons right to have a place to call home. That's why I chose Shelter.
They strive every day to give people the help that they need to have a safe, secure and affordable home. Shelter are the voice that challenge the status quo and they look to be heard!
I hope you agree that this charity deserves our much-needed support, so get involved in the Give Back crew and put the FUN in fundraising!
Check out the great things they do here.
UPDATE - 4th January: I'm delighted to reveal that we raised an impressive £599.60 for Shelter Housing which has been donated via Just Giving.
Thank you for your support, we couldn't do the great things we're doing without you :)


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The RCOG's overarching aims and values, and our strategic plan for 2017–20.
Our aim is 'to set standards to improve women's health and the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynaecology in the British Isles and across the world'.
Our charitable objectives are to 'encourage the study, and advance the science and practice, of obstetrics and gynaecology'.
We value leadership, innovation, caring, inclusiveness, trust and integrity. We act with transparency and aspire to work, at all times, to the highest standards.
Our strategic plan for 2017–20 aims to fulfil our twin ambitions of becoming the 'go-to' place for women's health in the UK and a global leader for women's health and reproductive health care.
Registered charity no. 213280
27 Sussex Place
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RG
Tel +44 20 7772 6200
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Peter Burke is a visual artist who uses marketing strategies and fictional personae to generate social interactions in public space. He does this in order to examine topical issues and to question the general condition of contemporary society. His cross-disciplinary approach embraces performance, painting, drawing, digital media, video, graphic design and the mass media.
Burke creates 'pop-up' interventions at highly regulated commercial and civic sites, including international art fairs, biennales, galleries, shopping precincts and streets. He manipulates the conditions of these sites by combining fiction and humour to 'perform' surprise and benign disruption. His aim is to open up an understanding of art as social space and to examine how the blended relationship between artworld, commerce and the public may be negotiated.
In 2017, Burke completed his PhD research project 'Pop-Up Art: Performing creative disruption in social space'. Through a series of performative and participatory projects he investigated how artistic interventions in the street and commercial or artworld marketplaces can critique power relations.
Burke exhibits widely in Australia and internationally. Recent projects include What Goes Around Comes Around, Biennale of Australian Art, Ballarat, Australia (2018), Catch Your Breath, PSI, Daegu Art Factory, South Korea (2018), Air Cabinet, Vrystaat Kunstefees, Bloemfontein, South Africa (2017), Love is in the Fair (with Adele Varcoe), Melbourne Art Fair, Australia (2014), Streetworks, Project Space, Melbourne, Australia (2014), Ban the Biennale, Lorne Sculpture Biennale, Australia (2014), Triage (with Louise Lavarack), Melbourne, Australia (2013) and Pursuit at Art Stage Singapore, India Art Fair and Melbourne Art Fair (2012-13). His projects have been supported by Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Victoria, Ian Potter Cultural Trust, International Specialised Skills Institute, RMIT University, University of Melbourne and Victoria University.
Burke has completed residencies at Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi (2015), Youkobo Artspace, Tokyo (2014), Cité Internationale Des Arts, Paris (2009) and Global Arts Village, New Delhi (2006). He is represented in various art collections including Australian Catholic University, City of Glen Eira, Franklin Furnace Archive, Museum Victoria, National Library of Australia, State Library of Victoria, the Vancouver Art Book Fair Library & Archive, Victoria Police and Victoria University.
Burke holds various academic positions at RMIT University, the University of Melbourne and Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia.


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Dear TAOTS Families,
I hope that all is well and everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather.
We had a very nice week here at TAOTS.
On Tuesday, March 8th , 2016 our Academic Coach, Ms. Mullin held a very informative meeting on the changes and updates of this year's State Exams for Grades 3-5. The last day of Brooklyn Engineering for Kids for Grades K-2 was Tuesday, March 8th , 2016. Brooklyn Engineering for Kids will be offering another 8 week program beginning on Tuesday, April 5th , 2016 – May 31st , 2016. Space is limited, so if you are interested register with Mr. Allen ASAP!
Gentle Reminders:
- Please review TAOTS Dress Code Policy on page 16 in the TAOTS Parent Handbook, which reads as follows:
Our students will wear a school uniform. Khaki will be the color of our pants, skirts, skorts, dresses and/or shorts. Students will have the option of wearing white or red polo or rugby shirts/blouses, sweaters and/or vests.
Gym Uniform: Students will wear gray sweatpants and sweatshirts or T-shirts with our school name and/or logo. Parents can purchase the gym uniform and polo shirts with the TAOTS logo on them through IDEAL Department Store (www.idealuniform.com) located at 1816 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn.
FRIDAYS: Students have the option of dressing down in their own clothes provided it's appropriate to school. Uniforms may also be worn if you choose.
Please make sure your children have proper footwear, sneakers are required on gym day. No Crocs, High heels or flip flips will be allowed in school for safety reasons. If this is a topic that you would like to further discuss at a PTO Meeting, please contact the PTO at email@example.com to add this topic to their agenda for further discussion and voting on the School Dress Code Policy.
- In an effort to prepare the Senior Yearbook for the 5th Grade, we will need to collect one baby picture per student. Please send in these picture in an envelope labeled with your child's name and class. These pictures will be returned to you once they are scanned. The Deadline for handing in your baby picture is Friday , April 1st, 2016. Thank you .
- Please be sure to check the Lost & Found for missing belongings , as we will be cleaning out the Lost & Found soon. We will provide you with the clean out date soon. Kindly label all of your child's belongings.
Here are your Announcements for the Week of 3/13/16:
- Monday, March 14, 2016- Happy Monday!
- 2-219 has trip to The Museum of the City of NY.
- Brooklyn Engineering for Kids for Grades 3-5 , 2:30pm – 4:00pm. The Last Class for Grades 3-5 will be on Tuesday, March 21st, 2016 , 2:30pm – 4:00pm.
- Tuesday, March 15th, 2016- Happy Parent Communication Tuesday!
- K122 & K126 have a trip to LaBella Supermarket.
- 2-212 has trip to The Museum of the City of NY.
- 4-226 has a trip to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
- If you would like to meet with your child's teachers, please make an appointment in advance.
- Teacher – Led Parent Workshops for Grades 1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th . Be sure to check the TAOTS Community Calendar on our website taots.org for a short description of the workshop that will be offered. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to your child's teacher via email.
- Feel free to reach out to your Parent Coordinator, Ms. Appelbaum if you have any concerns or issues to discuss. Also, feel free to contact Ms. Appelbaum to set up your NYC Schools Account – (NYCSA). Your NYCSA will allow you to view your child's current or past years' data using the "Grades" and "Attendance" icons, as well as viewing your child's NY State Test Scores using the "Assessments" icon.
- Kindly remember to complete your Parent Survey and return to Ms. Appelbaum, if you have not done so already. If you completed your survey online , please send me the confirmation receipt. Thank you for All Your Support! It's Your School, Your Voice!
- Wednesday, March 16, 2016- Happy Wednesday!
- 4-224 has a trip Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
- Federation After School for Grades K-2 & Project Smarts After School for Grades 3-5, 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
- Thursday, March 17, 2016- Happy Thursday!
- Project Smarts After School for Grades K-2 & Federation After School for Grades K-2, 2:20pm – 4:20pm.
- Friday, March 18, 2016 – Happy Friday! Enjoy Your Weekend!
- Class Themed Baskets due for the Gala. "The Secret Gala "will be on Sunday, April 17th, 2016, 12pm – 4pm at the Rex Manor. Be sure to purchase your tickets and raffles soon through taotspto.org . We look forward to seeing you there!
- Here are some of the 2016 Gala Teacher Experiences to look forward to: Picnic in the Park with Ms. Hagan & Ms. Rojek, Water Balloon Party in the Park (Whole Class) with Ms.Henricksen & Ms. Perselis , Mani – Pedi Party with Ms. DeVivo & Ms. Appelbaum, Mystery Experience with Ms. Francomano, Trading Places with Mr. Rathan & Ms. Bowerman– Teach 5th Grade for the Day!, Walk to L&B Spumoni Garden for ice cream and lunch during lunch -1 hour, 1 winner with Ms. Leung & Ms. Harrow, Direct Your Own Video with Mr. Rhys at The Media Spot!, Lunch & Play with Ms. Glotova, Superhero Lunch Party with Ms. Meghan, All of 1st Grade will have Ice Pops in the Big Playground!, Mystery Outing with All of the 4th Grade Teachers 1 winner & 3 friends, Lunch , Movie & Games with Ms. Delynn & Ms. Jurgrau at lunchtime in the classroom – 1 winner with 2 friends. These are just a few & more to come !!!! Stayed Tuned!
- Open PTO Election Process for board vacancy. Please think about serving on your PTO Board for September 2016 – June 2017. Joining the PTO will provide you with the opportunity to make decisions about exciting new events for our students, as well as being a voice for our parent population and community. Working alongside teachers and administration offers a rewarding and gratifying experience for you and your child.
- Open Student Leadership Team Vacancy and alternate. Please think about serving on the SLT. The SLT is responsible for developing a School's Comprehensive Educational Plan. An SLT provides an annual assessment to the community district or superintendent regarding principal's record of developing an effective, shared decision-making relationship with the SLT members during the year.
In advance, thank you for your continued support! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.


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4 Things You Are Doing Wrong In Your Career SearchBy Nisha Srinidhi • 6 min read
Graduation is approaching and you still haven't found a job. You've been filling out job app after job app but to no avail. You're starting to dread the repetitiveness and wonder if you will ever find the right job.
But maybe it's not you or your skills. Maybe it's the way you're looking for that job. Here are 4 things you could be doing wrong in your career search, and how you can fix them.
Mistake #1: Not Fully Understanding What You Want
As a college student with little work experience, it's common not to be sure of what you want to do. And in desperation, you might think it's worth applying for every job out there just to 'try your luck'. But honestly, there's no point in doing that.
The biggest mistake you can fix in your career search is having a generic application that has a generic resume and cover letter. Fixing that starts with knowing what interests you, aligns with your passion and requires your skills. Say goodbye to ineffective applications and say hello to being able to address a company's business problems and your ability to solve them.
How do you go about understanding yourself? Three ways:
1. Assess yourself with professional career quizzes
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Test, Gallup Strengths Finder Test and Career Anchor Test are amongst the numerous personality tests out there that could help you understand yourself and better identify a suitable career.
2. Ask others to describe you
Get feedback from people in different contexts (e.g. friends, seniors, project group mates, professors, supervisors from internships, CCA members etc.) to discover more facets of yourself.
In order for the feedback to be relevant, ensure that it is:
- Timely: Ask for feedback as soon as possible after an event
- Specific: Ask for feedback that is comprehensive & precise
- Objective: Ask for feedback that is not based on judgement, but based on observable actions and impact
3. Get experience to see what resonates with you
You could plan your experiences according to what you want to find out. For example, if you want to understand which industry you'd like to work in, or which function you'd like to work under, or even just discover the organisation size that you would thrive in, you could do the following things:
The best thing about getting to know yourself better is that you can't fail. Whatever you discover is going to be useful in some way or another – even if you find out you hate something, at least you know what you DON'T want to do.
Mistake #2: Solely Relying On Job Postings By Your School's Career Counsellor
Here's the truth. Job postings highlighted by your career office are beneficial in helping you identify many potential employers. BUT the career counsellors are going to have a dozen more job opportunities that they know about but do not broadcast to the entire student population.
While you're patiently waiting for that email regarding new job offers, some of your batchmates are already knocking on the career counsellor's door or using other platforms to snag these opportunities. So get in early and seize the opportunity!
Mistake #3: Having The Mindset That 'Networking Isn't For Students'
It's easy to dismiss networking events. We get it – you're busy with exams, projects, club meetings, and every other aspect of your college life.
But guess what? 85% of jobs are filled through networking. It's extremely important to build a strong network while in school, but most students realise that too late.
Here are some tips on how you can build a network as a student:
- Nail the answer to "What do you do?" – whenever someone asks you this question, answer it as though the question is "How can you contribute or help me?"
- Attend events on campus – join societies and get involved in different communities
- Keep in touch with professors and update them on your progress and where you are – professors can help you make great contacts in the outside world
- Get back in touch with old contacts to learn what they are doing now – you never know how someone from your past can help your future
- Try out as many internships as possible – not just in summer, but also part-time internships if you can cope
- Create a LinkedIn account and write personalised LinkedIn connection requests so that you can start conversations with people who could potentially help you e.g. recent graduates from your school working in sectors you're interested in
Mistake #4: Not Leveraging On Social Media
Utilising social media like Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn in the right way can lead you to numerous opportunities. Here's what you can do on each platform.
- Reach out to your friends and connect for coffee chats
- 'Like' company career pages/groups and participate in discussions
- Establish your presence by commenting on their posts
Facebook can make a person come across as more genuine and approachable. But make sure you refine your language, highlight content that's more career-focused, and connect with people outside your immediate circle of friends!
- Search accounts for companies you are interested in working for
- Search for and follow people who work in those companies
- Keep an eye out for Twitter chats and online events hosted by employers
- If you don't already have a profile, sign up now and ensure that your profile is 100% complete
- Check for mutual connections with employees of your shortlisted companies and ask for an introduction; ask if they'd be open to an informational interview, or to answer a few questions over email
- Join and participate in relevant LinkedIn communities (interactive communication between employers and people interested in working for these companies)
Many recruiters use these platforms to reach out to potential talent. Being active in the community discussions can help you get noticed. Ballsy as it may seem, it's well worth the effort.
Caution: While utilising social media for professional purposes, be sure to familiarise yourself with all the privacy settings. Know what your potential employers can see and review all your posts to ensure they're clean. Google your name as well, to check that there's nothing that may reflect badly on you.
Fix some of these things and I'm sure your career search would yield much better results!


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You Are a Good Friend Because You're Honest
Like it or not, your friends are going to hear the truth from you.
You know that the truth hurts, but living a life of lies is much worse.
So while you're definitely kind and supportive, you don't pull any punches with your friends.
Everyone knows where they stand with you. And what you like and dislike about them.
While some may be initially turned off by your honesty, your friends have come to consider it a virtue.
After all, in world of white lies and deceptive politeness, you can be counted on for honesty and integrity.
Your friends need you most when: They need good advice or an intelligent opinion
You really can't be friends with: Needy, emotional people
Your friendship quote: "True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance."
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Thanks to reporter Susan Clark Thomas, Bluff & Vine was featured in the Finger Lakes Times on Sunday, November 11. Check out the article here!
Month: November 2018
Issue Two Is Here!
We're thrilled to announce the publication of Issue Two of Bluff & Vine! This issue includes twenty five pieces of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, that evoke the essence of life in and around Keuka Lake, and photography from our friends at SkylArc Studio at The Arc of Yates.
Grab a copy (or a dozen!) on Amazon. Want to buy a copy in your favorite bookstore? Ask them to order and stock it! It will be available on the shelves at our favorite bookstore, Longs' Cards and Books, very soon.
Mark your calendars, too, for our Issue Two reception: December 10, 2018, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at SkylArc Studio at The Arc of Yates, 235 North Ave in Penn Yan. Mix and mingle with authors and artists, and add autographs to your copy of Bluff & Vine!


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The Lower Mainland Coast Metro Consortium is an inter-district group of instructional leaders who design opportunities for educators at all levels to engage in quality professional learning that complements and enhances Ministry of Education frameworks for curriculum, instruction, assessment and social emotional learning.
Collaborating, networking and sharing cross-district perspectives is one of our core values. This page is dedicated to inter-district sharing of instructional leadership initiatives and resources to support educators in implementing the re-designed provincial curriculum and assessment frameworks.