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The Pussy Centipede #28: Voice Death
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The Pussy Centipede #50: Princess Di! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die! Die!
Welcome to another totally amazing episode of The Pussy Centipede! In today's episode Kate Middleton faces a threat to her queendom, and we also have a very special voice message from The Pussy Centipede's own superfan Tinker Buff! We'd also like to thank our new sponsor Skeleton Girls! Gynarchy and femdom forever! If you're enjoying The Pussy Centipede and would like to show your support, why not consider purchasing a totally awesome EBook from Bunnula Publishing. The books are only three dollars and every dollar goes to support The Pussy Centipede. You can also get the official Bunnula t-shirt, just find the link in the menu of our official Pussy Tantrum website! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter as well! Bunnula Productions has released the first episode of our new TV series Pussy High! Make sure to check it out and subscribe to our YouTube channel!
May 22, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #49: Duran Duran Lily Allen AIDS Mask Herpes Face
Today's episode of The Pussy Centipede is possibly the most exciting episode yet! Not only is it hosted by princess Kate Middleton but it also features British superstars Simon LeBon and Lily Allen! This episode is a tribute to British culture, and '80s horror slasher films, and features a score by the talented White Bat Audio! If you're in need of royalty free horror music make sure to check out his channel on Youtube! This episode was recorded using a vintage Realistic brand dynamic cardioid microphone, it's from Radio Shack in the '80s so it totally helped with the retro feel! If you're enjoying The Pussy Centipede and would like to show your support, why not consider purchasing a totally awesome EBook from Bunnula Publishing. The books are only three dollars and every dollar goes to support The Pussy Centipede. You can also get the official Bunnula t-shirt, just find the link in the menu of our official Pussy Tantrum website! Make sure to follow us on Instagram as well! And take care friends!
May 15, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #48: Kate Middleton, "The Queen Of Nowhere"
In today's episode of The Pussy Centipede we welcome our newest host Kate Middleton, future queen of England! But what happened to Kid Clit? You'll have to listen to find out! If you're a fan of The Pussy Centipede please make sure to follow us on Instagram and go to the official site of The Pussy Centipede www.pussytantrum.com We here at The Pussy Centipede would like to thank our only fan, Tinker Buff! Make sure to follow him on Instagram because he's a great guy! Do us a favor and share the show with your friends, and if you can, please leave a review on the podcasting platform of your choice. The Pussy Centipede is the best podcast ever and more people need to know about it! If you'd like to support the show you can also do it by purchasing an Ebook from Bunnula Publishing.
May 8, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #47: The Return Of Bobby Trendy!!!
In this totally exciting new episode of The Pussy Centipede: Bobby Trendy, the notorious master of glue guns returns!!! If you enjoy The Pussy Centipede please make sure to follow us on Instagram and check out our official site www.pussytantrum.com If you'd like to support the show please consider buying one of our official Bunnula t-shirts (go to www.pussytantrum.com for the link to the shirt!).
May 1, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #46: Bunnula's Sleep Snack
Welcome to a new episode of The Pussy Centipede! This is possibly one of the most amazing episodes in the entire history of the show, especially since it was sponsored by Cumtown and Burger King! Imagine if Cumtown teamed up with Burger King to create a special extra juicy burger? Wouldn't you like it to fill up your mouth and run over the corners of your lips? In today's episode we begin to explore the origins of everybody's favorite bunny horror host, Bunnula the bunny vampire!!!! This episode was recorded on a Tascam Ministudio Porta03 MK2 four track cassette recording machine, and the sound was captured using a ribbon mic! I am happy to announce that I have gotten my hands on a Sony MiniDisc recorder, and hopefully next week's episode will be recorded on MiniDisc in our ongoing quest to capture perfect sound forever! I'd like to give a special shoutout to our superfan Tinker Buff, a bunny model who has given our show a ton of love on Instagram. Please follow him and tell him how awesome he is! Also, if you enjoy The Pussy Centipede, make sure to follow us on Instagram and check out our official website www.pussytantrum.com for a link to the official limited edition Bunnula t-shirt!
April 24, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #45: Rilo Kiley And My Slumbering Heart
Kid Clit is back in this stunning new episode of The Pussy Centipede! Scorpionson Jr. has traveled back in time to the first episode, back to when his mother was still alive. Listen now to experience their touching reunion!!! If you're into The Pussy Centipede please make sure to check out our official website www.pussytantrum.com and our official Instagram account for more great content! Also please consider becoming a sponsor, even if you don't wish to pledge money you can also support us by leaving a review on the podcast platform of your choice and sharing links to the show on social media!!!
April 17, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #44: The City On The Edge Of Forever
Time is not a straight line, in this cosmic episode of The Pussy Centipede! Join Bunnula, Doctor Of Kitties, Scorpionson Junior, and everyone else on another crazy adventure! If you enjoy The Pussy Centipede please consider becoming a supporter and please follow us on Instagram!
April 10, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #43: The Worst Podcast On The Left!
In today's episode of The Pussy Centipede: Scorpionson Jr. and Doctor Of Kitties are attacked by a trio of angry podcasters! If you enjoy The Pussy Centipede please consider becoming a supporter, but if you're too poor you could at least share the show on the social media of your choice. Also, make sure to follow Bunnula on Instagram!
April 9, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #42: Creepy Crimes Podcast #1: The Mysterious Death Of Kurt Sova
In today's episode Doctor Of Kitties and Scorpionson Jr. (under their new identities Professor Of Kitties and Scoop Zero) record the first episode of their new true crime podcast Creepy Crimes. In their first episode they cover the mysterious 1981 death of a teenager named Kurt Sova, a story that originally aired on Unsolved Mysteries in 1988. The Pussy Centipede is the only podcast recorded on cassette tape! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @jillbanner69 Also check out the official home of The Pussy Centipede at www.pussytantrum.com!
March 27, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #41: All Scorpions Are Born In Late February (featuring Safiya Nygaard!)
I am Bunnula, host of The Pussy Centipede! I want to welcome you to the future and invite you to become a part of history! Episode #41 is the first podcast to ever be recorded on cassette tape! Scorpionson Jr. and Doctors Of Kitties continue on their journey to Wendy's and they are joined by Youtube superstar Safiya Nygaard! If you enjoy The Pussy Centipede please make sure to follow us on Instagram @JillBanner69 Also go to www.pussytantrum.com
March 20, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #40: Sneakers And Stockings (Featuring Special Guest John Lydon of Public Image Limited)!
Scorpionson Jr. and Doctor Of Kitties head to Wendy's to save Michael Jackson and Vincent Price from The Creeps, but trouble ensues along the way when they encounter a Mustang full of Mexicans! If you enjoy The Pussy Centipede please follow our Instagram: @jillbanner69
March 17, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #39: Mwah Ha Ha!
Bunnula, the creepy new host of The Pussy Centipede, continues his creepy story of Doctor Of Kitties and Scorpionson Jr. in prison!!! Mwah ha ha! If you enjoy The Pussy Centipede please make sure to follow us @jillbanner69 on Instagram!
February 27, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #38: This Sweet Kittyness Chapter Four
In this new episode of The Pussy Centipede our humble narrator Kid Clit continues the thrilling and disturbing tale of Doctor Of Kitties and his sick obsession with Anabelle! Surprises are in store for everyone in what is possibly the most wildin' out episode yet! If you like The Pussy Centipede make sure to follow us on Insta @jillbanner69
February 26, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #37: This Sweet Kittyness Chapter Three
The tale of This Sweet Kittyness continues as cum diet advocate Matt Cristano confronts Doctor Of Kitties about his poor diet! The keep up with Pussy Tantrum and The Pussy Centipede make sure to follow @jillbanner69 on Instagram!
February 7, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #36: This Sweet Kittyness Chapter Two
The Pussy Centipede continues the thrilling tale of Doctors Of Kitties and his demented love for Annabelle in This Sweet Kittyness Chapter Two!!! Follow Pussy Tantrum @jillbanner69!
February 6, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #35: This Sweet Kittyness Chapter One
The Pussy Centipede returns with a bold and ambitious new storyline! This Sweety Kittyness pays homage to the work of Patricia Highsmith and tells the story of a young Doctor Of Kitties and an obsessive love that almost destroyed his career! I hope you enjoy it and, if you like The Pussy Centipede, please find me on Instagram: @jillbanner69. I was totally banned from Twitter for life!
January 28, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #34: Bobby Trendy's Last Stand
Things come to a head in this episode of The Pussy Centipede when Mila Kunis and Detective Of Dinosaurs are forced to have a violent confrontation with Bobby Trendy and Kid Clit! This episode is sponsored by author David Germain, check out his book Censor Monkeys Have No Class: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FND2VNS/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_0ypoCb989NSXE Follow The Pussy Centipede on Twitter: @pussytantrum
January 11, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #33: The Serbian Powers Of Mila Kunis!
In this exciting new episode of The Pussy Centipede Mila Kunis is forced to invoke her Serbian powers! This episode is sponsored by @TheBruvsTV. Follow them on Twitter and look up their totally awesome animated series The Bruvs on Youtube!
January 9, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #32: Paul Joseph Watson's Improper Cum Guilt
In this totally new and awesome episode of The Pussy Centipede: Paul Joseph Watson confesses to the cause of his cumlimia disorder, and Detective Of Dinosaurs gets involved with the puppy kidnapping case! This episode sponsored by The Internet Astronauts and their new show Snake Pit, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNetNauts And make sure to follow @MarkKiazyk on Twitter to find out more about the show!
January 8, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #31: The Moon In Vaginal Retrograde
Things take a crazy turn on The Pussy Centipede when the moon enters vaginal retrograde!
January 3, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #30: Global Centipede
The Pussy Centipede takes a time jump to the year 2020, to give you a taste of the future!
January 2, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #29: First Aid Kit Fireworks
Bobby Trendy must fulfill his obligation to The Snakes Of Terabithia. The BBC News features a story on global billionaire Dickian Suckacocksman! Welcome to 2019, the year that The Pussy Centipede broke!
January 1, 2019
The Pussy Centipede #28: Voice Death
In this, the VERY last episode of The Pussy Centipede of 2018, an abortion occurs! But not really, it's just that the episode aborted itself because my voice is too fucked up from having a lung infection!
December 31, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #27: The Cum Whisperer
In the crappiest episode yet Kid Clit confesses his AIDS, Slithers confesses his love for Bobby Trendy, and the Doctor Of Kitties' dream of building a puppy centipede approaches reality!
December 30, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #26: William S. Burroughs' The Queef They Called Him
In today's very special Christmas episode, narrated by our special guest William S. Burroughs, Doctor Of Kitties gets raped!
December 20, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #25 Paul Joseph Watson's Cum Karaoke Adventure In British Town!
In an episode that runs parallel to episode #24, while Doctor Of Kitties is blowing off some steam at the karaoke bar Paul Joseph Watson heads to the karaoke bar in British town to blow off some steam off his own and hopefully curb his desire to vomit up cum.
December 18, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #24: Kitty Karaoke
Doctor Of Kitties goes to the karaoke bar to blow off some steam.
December 15, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #23: Cum Wars
Bobby Trendy's trip to Cincinnati is sidelined by some shocking news: his beloved stepfather has mysteriously commit suicide. Bobby and Slithers are forced to travel to Columbus, Ohio to Bobby's stepfather's apartment where they discover a mysterious paperback called Cum Wars.
December 13, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #22: The Cumlimic States Of America!
Ashton Kutcher invests in a box of puppies much to Mila Kunis' dismay! Paul Joseph Watson struggles with hiding his cumlimia from Doctor Of Kitties! Bobby Trendy hijacks an airplane!
December 11, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #21: The Rise Of Doctor Of Kitties and Paul Joseph Watson!
The Pussy Centipede is back and things have changed. Doctor of Puppies is no more, and it's time for Doctor Of Kitties to take center stage!
November 30, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #20: Genital Hernia Event
The most important episode ever, The Genital Hernia event destroys The Pussy Centipede universe so that it can rise up from the ashes like a rebooted phoenix bird!
September 19, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #19: Brian From Wings
Brian From Wings!
September 7, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #18: Bobby Trendy's First Day At FIT!
Bobby Trendy's First Day At FIT!
September 4, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #17: The Introduction Of Clit Kid/Kid Clit!
Clit Kid
September 4, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #16: Orchestral Movements In The Dark
Clitoral Movements In The Dark
August 30, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #15: Doctor Of Puppies No More!
Things take a dark turn for Doctor of Puppies!
August 30, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #14: Jason Goes To Hell Special!
Special Tribute to Jason Goes To Hell featuring Creighton Duke.
August 29, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #13: Don't Breathe 2 Don't Queef!
Don't Queef
August 27, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #12: Bobby Trendy Hears A Spookypasta!
Scorpionsin tells a spooky story to Bobby Trendy!
August 23, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #11: Gwyneth Paltrow In The Puppy Dungeon!
Gwyneth and Meowley in the puppy's dungeon!
August 23, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #10: Matt Stevens!
Matt Stevens cums to Italy with a few days to kill!
August 20, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #9: The Werewolf Song
Scorpionson continues telling the story of the kitty massacre at the Jazz Festival and recreates the moment where the werewolf took the stage and sung the The Werewolf Song!
August 13, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #8: Dracula Attacks!
Scorpionson Confronts Dracula At The Jazz Festival. Featuring Special Guest Mr. Deadman (@MrDeadManDT) as the voice of Dracula!!!
August 12, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #7: Trouble At The Jazz Festival!
Trouble At The Jazz Festival
August 9, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #6: Dodge Challenger
Your Life Is Not Valid Unless You Drive A Dodge Challenger!
August 8, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #5: Italian Hayden Christensen
Bobby Trendy and Italian Hayden Christensen argue over glue.
August 6, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #4: Sexual Chess
Sexual chess.
July 31, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #3: Bobby Trendy's Glue Gun
Bobby Trendy arrives.
July 29, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #2: Gwyneth Paltrow's Crying Pussy
Scorpionson and Gwyneth Paltrow emerge.
July 15, 2018
The Pussy Centipede #1: Doctor Of Puppies!
July 15, 2018
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There will always be stuff to do
"When you die, your inbox won't be empty" is such simple yet potent comment. I didn't write it , it was coined by Richard Carlson in Don't Sweat the Small Stuff….and its all small stuff. This is a one of my favorite parts of this book, and I happened to read it last week during a time when many of my customers, colleagues, and friends (and me) had made comments as to how busy they were and they couldn't wait for things to slow down so they could back a "normal" routine, get back to exercising again.
Really? I thought. What really is normal? Unless you are going through a major life change like moving out of state, a divorce, or dealing with a death in your immediate family, this is your normal life. This just happens to be where you are right now in it. There will always be something you should be doing, things that truly have to be done. But really, do these things make you happy, align with your inner goals and desires, support the relationships with the people you most care about?
I am not advocating that you ignore the fact that work obligations and commitments are necessary at times, I am referring to outside of these things. What is really important to you isn't on a list of things to do. Sometimes you just need to put the phone down, push back away from the computer, or leave the TV off. It will be there tomorrow. Now go for a walk, get a full night's sleep, make time for that exercise class this week.

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The Governator on Immigration, the Environment, & 2008
Guest blogger Ed O'Keefe offers this item from the Hispanic journalists conference in San Jose, Calif.:
SAN JOSE, CALIF. -- Donning a grey suit, green tie, and matching green snakeskin boots, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) Wednesday night criticized Washington's actions on global warming, suggesting "the federal government is asleep" on the issue of global climate change. The governor also said he has questions about the now-tabled Senate immigration reform package, but says it's important to come to an agreement on the issue this year.
Schwarzenegger held a wide-ranging Q&A session at the opening of this year's National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) conference, affording him an audience with journalists and media types from across the country. He touched a nerve among some in the crowd by suggesting recent Latin American immigrants struggling to learn English "have got to turn off the Spanish television set," and should instead make use of English-language newspapers, television and radio to learn English, as he did.
On the same day California officials said they intend to move ahead with plans to take the Environmental Protection Agency to court in order to get tougher federal anti-pollution standards, Schwarzenegger said the federal government is acting too slowly on global climate change, putting Americans, and the world, at risk.
"We know we have global warming. We know already we?re in danger," he said. "Let's act now."
As for the fight over immigration, Schwarzenegger pointed out that "there are Republicans not voting for this bill right now, and there are Democrats not voting for this bill right now," and that moderate lawmakers should work together to bring lawmakers on the right and left together on the issue. When asked if he would sign the current immigration deal, Schwarzenegger said he would not.
"I have a lot of questions," about the current proposals, he said, especially related to costs and enforcement. But he added, "We're literally five minutes to midnight on the issue," and urged lawmakers to cut a deal this year.
The governor met with NAHJ members amid tough negotiations with state legislators over the state budget, due by July 1. Asked what advice he could give to Washington lawmakers suffering from historically low poll numbers, Schwarzenegger admitted he'd gone in the "wrong direction" when he started as governor by "being confrontational." He said California lawmakers have to do what's best for California, and that bipartisanship is key to the state?s success.
"As soon as you exclude one party, you?re excluding 50 percent of the talent pool," he said.
The governor reiterated he will continue to fight for state political reforms, including overhauling the state?s congressional redistricting process, imposing term limits on state officials, and campaign finance reform. He specifically cited his hope that state political fundraising activities will one day be banned during the state budget negotiation season.
Some have speculated Schwarzenegger may seek another political office in the future, perhaps running against Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) in 2010.
But the governor said he'll instead continue to serve by working on public health issues, and through programs like the Special Olympics, adding, "I'm not that eager to run for another office."
washingtonpost.com Editors
June 14, 2007; 2:55 PM ET
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Five New York City-based executive coaches and trainers have banded together to write the new book, Becoming An Exceptional Executive Coach.
Although the book is intended to give all coaches at whatever level fresh ideas about how to improve their skills, it also provides business leaders interesting in hiring a coach an inside look at what to expect from an executive coach.
Some of the most interesting sections of the book are:
- Understanding adult change and growth through theories that apply to coaching
- Typical phases of executive coaching
- Specific topics that are usually addressed in a standard coaching contract
- Building trust, honesty, caring and credibility with the person you are coaching
- Guidelines for the first coaching session
- Suggestions for structuring ongoing coaching sessions
- Questions to address when creating a development plan for your client
- Bringing closure to the coaching process
The authors are:
- Michael H. Frisch
- Robert J. Lee
- Karen L. Metzger
- Jeremy Robinson
- Judy Rosemarin
They firmly believe that executive coaches achieve results by facilitating client discovery.
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- too much introspection
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Setting Up Knowledge Management Portal
Setting Up Knowledge Management Portal Shantanu Baruah - Vice President | September 16, 20142138 Views
It is often very difficult to comprehend what knowledge means to an individual, professional, or an enterprise. The relevancy and authenticity of information is defined by the practical usage of the content in contextual paradigms. Other variable consideration such as content security adds to the information paradox which drives the complexity of defining Knowledge.
Enterprise Knowledge Management could be articulated as a combination of following statements:
- An authentic vault that houses knowledge of defined regimes / disciplines
- Secured information available to people with right access / roles
- Granular information driven by an organization taxonomy
- Knowledge driven by well-defined Information governance
- Information tagged and informed
- front end interface driven by find-ability / proximity and profiling
This blog attempts to define some key elements to consider before defining an enterprise KM. The blog also defines an adoption and KM portal evolution concept which is critical for the success of any Enterprise wide KM initiative.
Key Tenets for Defining a Knowledge Portal
For defining a knowledge portal it is important to categorize areas which will form the important pillars of the enterprise knowledge. Following are the key categories which will help initiate the process of creating an enterprise portal
- Know your Content – Information Architecture
- Define your Content – Content Governance
- Classify your Content – Taxonomy
- Qualify your Content – Content Tagging
- Improvise your Content – Content Back-feeding (Analytics)
- Value your Content – Content Rating & Community
- Advertise your Content – Profiling and Content Pushing
- Integrate your content – Content Multi-Sourcing
Know your Content – Information Architecture
Information Architecture (Referred as IA) is the most important pillar of defining a KM portal. IA provides a strong foundation of qualifying, categorizing, and segmenting content. A well-defined IA not only helps in increasing content find-ability but also promotes content proximity.
Information Architecture definition requires a well-balanced orchestrated blue printing exercise which attempts to define the following:
- Content Categories: All Content in a KM portal should be assigned to one or many categories. Categories helps in qualifying content and target find-ability
- Content Meta Data Model: Meta data based on content-type makes content rich qualified, and rationalized
- Content Relevance: Content should be constantly tracked and tagged. Segment content in popular, useful or ignore groups
- Content Security: content permission - create / update/ delete/ read/ Browse / Relate are critical to protect data integrity
Recommended approach for defining IA is as below:
- Identify a core group which works across streams
- Content Creators - Identify broad categories of content that needs to be part of the KM portal. Identify owners for each categories and have detailed workshop to hash out a detail IA architecture
- Content Readers – Identify profiles of all KM Portal users – have representation from all groups and track what they want from the portal.
- Explore the unknown – with the key stakeholders exploring what a standard KM portal should have from customer experiences
- The information collected from different groups should be collated and structured by the core group
- The IA would finally be run through all groups to iron out any changes required
Define your Content – Content Governance
Content Governance is next important tenet that needs attention for creating an informed KM Portal. Unlike other standard portal KM portal real work starts post the launch – it is imperative to keep information up-to-date, informed and visible for repeating visitors, inculcating stickiness, and growing community.
Content Governance has broadly the following elements to be defined –
- Clear definition of contributors: Active contributors, passive contributors (followers – adding additional content to existing content), specialized (Skill based)
- Region specific contributors: Qualifying only specific user to contribute certain content – all user can contribute trailing content
- Content Approval: Certain content needs to be approved before publishing to KM Portal
- Content Lifecycle: Multiple content lifecycle may exist based on the content types. Content lifecycle help define the state of the document throughout its lifetime. Some of the questions that content lifecycle can answer in content governance are – When to update content, when to expire content, when to approve and when to publish
- Content Integration: Federating content from external sources
Best practices for defining Content Governance is as follow:
- The IA output is the starting point for defining content governance For Content contributors go by categories – define roles instead of users.
- Bucket common categories and define sharable content lifecycles. The stages in the content lifecycle should have actionable items
- For every category – segment content that will be federated from external sources
Classify your Content – Taxonomy
Content Taxonomy is the most complex and critical element of a KM portal. Defining Taxonomy involves a detailed analysis of the content, categories, and content segments Taxonomy layering is typically done based on some defined parameters as mentioned below
- The User Community – Content should be taxonomically qualified for the user communities it represents
- Content Dictionary – Content Meta data related to a content dictionary – increase find-ability
Qualify your Content – Content Tagging
Once the metadata model is defined the content tagging can be done at either using System attributed or by using custom attributes as per a defined data model. The Content Tagging goes beyond the structured approach of getting content tags through a data model. Content Tagging helps to capture user generated information as tags which helps community to increase content segregation and relevance.
User Generated (UG) tags is a process which works post KM portal launch – The ability to capturing UG tags, comprehending the same for enhancing the experience is what we need to consider in the planning exercise.
Improvise your Content – Content Back-feeding (Analytics)
It is critical to know what content has been read the most, which category is most popular, how long user stays on a page, how communities are growing and how search is performing.
Strategy for content analysis or content behavioral analysis is important to calibrate the portal for broader acceptance
The best practices for defining content analytics are listed below:
- Qualify content categories and communities to be tracked
- Identify parameters to be tracked
- Create mechanism for back-feeding to improve KM portal usage improvements
Value your Content – Content Rating and Community Creation
For a successful KM implementation it is imperative to allow users to elevate the best information piece for everyone's benefit. In a content cluster often it is paradoxical for consumers to accept the best content – upon finding its practical use it is important to mark such content for other similar users' benefit.
Content Rating allows users to mark content contributors or the content itself for its applicability and usage. It also allows filtering such content first upon request to create a self-defined user community and qualify trustworthy contributors.
The KM portal should have provision for content rating, identifying star contributors and promoting best practices in communities of practice.
Advertise your Content – Profiling and Content Pushing
Often KM Portal pages or community contents are predefined based on a defined set of criteria. Though this approach traditionally works the best for vertical or horizontal portal, often this has become the main reason for a situation called "Content Stalemate" for KM Portal
In the new world content on a page or in a community should be governed by knowing who is visiting the portal and targeting content based on the contextual need. This kind of target content pushing is only possible when users are profiled, the needs are ascertained, and behaviors are comprehended.
The best of the KM portal has failed because of lacking capability to advertise its content in Just in Time mode. The KM portal should be equipped with the best in class profiling and content pushing strategy where information changes based on people point of interest and direction of usage
The best practices to avoid content Stalemate is by doing the following
- Identify a best of the breed Search tool
- Create Search lets and zero landing pages
- Inculcate profiling and content targeting features
- Blocking and boosting content
- Co-relation with taxonomy, folksonomy and content dictionary
Integrate your content – Content Multi-Sourcing
It is often not possible to have single source of truth – while a KM portal can put in practices of content identification, targeting, assimilation and distribution yet it should not target to become the only source of information.
Integration other content sources, within organization or from external sources , is equally important for a successful KM Portal.
There a numerous best practices which drives such governance –
- Implement Service based architecture – ability to consume content from multiple sources
- Drive the content philosophy from KM portal but allow all content to have a place
- Federation of Content – often it is not possible to index all content – specifically when the content is not in one's control
KM Portal Definition Conclusion
The eight tenets towards KM Portal definition attempts in defining a strategy to create information centric content governance. These tenets do not define portal layout, technology recommendations, architectural best practices and physical installation. Neither does it define portal roles, roadmap and implementation strategies.
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Holiday Inn London-Camden Lock is set within a unique canal-side environment in the heart of trendy Camden Town. Only 5 minutes on the tube to Kings Cross St Pancras home of the Eurostar or Euston station. We are located on both the Bank and Charing Cross sides of the northern line making it perfect to get in and around London.
The hotel is located directly adjacent to the famous Stables Markets, and is conveniently situated within a few minutes of Camden Town Underground Station. Take a boat ride from outside the hotel to Little Venice through the amazing canal system and see some of the stunning mansions and views on the way.
We are very close to numerous London attractions and are the closest hotel to ZSL London Zoo which is only a 10 minutes walk away. Regents Park & Primrose Hill are also within walking distance.
Camden Markets is the 2nd most visited London tourist attraction. We are located literally 2 minutes walk away. With 6 different markets to choose from there is something for everyone.
Coming to a music gig in Camden we are within walking distance of Jazz café, Roundhouse, KOKO, The Worlds End, HMV Forum, Barfly, Proud galleries just to name a few.
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This modern and stylish venue is equipped with meeting rooms to cater for a variety of corporate events, team building activities and conferences. With six fully air-conditioned meeting rooms catering from 8 boardroom style to 350 reception style we have a room to suit your requirements.
The Glasshouse on the Lock Suite is a unique facility over 3 floors, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Regents Canal. It provides a wonderful location for all your needs. Perfect for those needing breakout space or wanting everything in 1 room with your own separate entrance you can use this room as a stand alone meeting from the hotel. The Glasshouse also has it's own private kitchen, built in bar and cloak room making it perfect for all events and team building activities.
The Camden Suite is situated on it's own dedicated floor with a foyer area perfect for tea and coffee stations and registration. The Camden Suite accommodates up to 180 delegates theatre style or can be split into 2 smaller rooms.
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Our Dedicated team of professionals who have run hundreds of events from weddings, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, engagements, birthday parties, product launches and much much more will tailor every detail of your event to create a special and memorable day for both yourselves and your guests.
The Glasshouse on the Lock is a truly unique venue, located over 3 levels, with floor to ceiling windows spanning 15 metres over looking the stunning Regents Canal. The Glasshouse is able to accommodate up to 220 guests for a dinner dance style or 350 persons standing reception. The waterfront level has beautiful wooden flooring making it perfect for a very large dance floor and your ideal set up.
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Our Dedicated team of professionals who have run hundreds of events from weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvah, engagements, birthday parties, product launches and much more will tailor every detail of your event to create a special and memorable day for both yourselves and your guests.
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Apple has mostly been on the winning side in its patent wars against Android device manufacturers like Samsung and HTC, but that might be about to change.
If you remember correctly, Apple had succeeded in getting a ban on the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia a few months ago. It did seem a bit harsh on Samsung, but maybe that's what you deserve when your own lawyer can't distinguish between your product and the product you are accused of copying.
Anyway, Samsung might still have a chance in Australia. An Australian appeals court judge has apparently questioned the fairness of the ruling which granted Apple the right to ban the sale of the Samsung tablet.
The result looks terribly fair to Apple and not terribly fair to Samsung,said the judge. Samsung has been completely shut out of the market, at least officially, leaving it open for Apple to rule.
The judge also said that the panel would consider Samsung's request to lift the injunction next week.
Samsung said that Justice Bennett's earlier decision to penalise Samsung in her judgment for failing to agree to an early final hearing of the case was grossly unjust.
If the injunction is lifted, Samsung could still launch the Galaxy Tab 10.1 before the Christmas season, and not miss out on millions of dollars worth of potential sales.


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Now that the hurricane itself has subsided, the effects of Katrina are still being felt, and will be for months. Donate to the American Red Cross. Hundreds – and maybe thousands – are dead. Kids without parents, parents without kids. The Superdome is being evacuated, with many of those refugees to be taken to Houston.
Check out this article from the BBC, which includes:
"The head of the US Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, said life remains 'very dangerous' in the aftermath of the hurricane. A public health emergency has been declared to speed up the delivery of food, water and fuel to the region… The US Red Cross has mobilised thousands of volunteers for its biggest-ever natural disaster effort and federal emergency teams are being dispatched… Damage estimates of more than $25bn suggest it could be the US insurance industry's most expensive natural disaster ever."
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- View all BioCeuticals products (and get free delivery off your first delivery)
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- Hygiology site members can receive independent product advice from experienced naturopaths, and access to the full BioCeuticals range (under RRP)
Why we stock BioCeuticals
Hygiology engaged a number of experienced naturopaths when deciding which brands to stock; wanting to distinguish ourselves by stocking only the best. A number of BioCeuticals products were recommended, including: Adrenoplex, Armaforce, Intestamine, RestoraCalm, SB Floractiv, UltraBiotic 45, UltraClean EPA/DHA Plus and Ultra Muscleze. For the ease of our customers, we stock the entire BioCeuticals range.
The majority of products are for specific health issues, and should only be considered once you're confident you understand your current health status, ideally through research and with advice from an independent, experienced health care practitioner - something we can help with.
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Hygiology members can access the full BioCeuticals range, receive product advice and take advantage of our health checkup application, with tailored action plans for those looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Read more about the benefits of membership.
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In 2012 BioCeuticals was bought by Blackmores Limited, but currently still operates as a seperate company. As per their website, the company is committed to "quality, innovation and integrity as guiding principles ... renowned for manufacturing high-quality integrative medicines ... BioCeuticals aims to consistently raise the standards of natural-based therapies". The company obviously has a strong brand and good standing in the Australian market place.
In terms of research, BioCeuticals is pushing ahead with the admirable goal of seeing natural therapies "gain the recognition they deserve, and ultimately become an integral part of the Australian allied healthcare industry" (see the BioCeuticals mission statement on their site).
It's hard to believe as a society, we are happy to subsidise (and by implication, legitimise the use of) synthetic medicines, while "natural therapies" of the sort produced by BioCeuticals, are treated differently - unsubsidised, relatively more expensive, whilst most likely better for our long term health and wellbeing. The company should be commended for the role it plays in pushing the case of natural medicines. Big pharma is obviously threatened by the growth of natural medicines, so BioCeuticals continued focus on research and education is an important stepping stone as we look to mature as a society. A better (and evidence-based) understanding of the most natural, efficient and effective ways to manage our mental and physical health is obviously not a bad thing.
Unfortunately, in our opinion, they do have some work to do with respect to their logistics and support systems. At times, our delivery of their products can take a day or two longer than we would like. Hygiology always aim to send products the same day or next day - unfortunately, if we are out of stock of a particular BioCeuticals product, they take a little longer to fulfil orders. However, as a brand our customers respond to, and our naturopaths respect, we are happy to continue stocking.
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One of the joys of running games at my FLGS The Brooklyn Strategist is that I never know for sure who's going to show up at my table. My current roster includes some artists who sketch during the game.
This is a picture of a demon larva and the player's tiefling bard.
This is one of the "norkers" (actually a nothic, but I called it the wrong name, and it stuck) the party encountered a while ago. 3 more of them appeared in this week's session, along with some gricks (both normal and a couple of Alphas).
Of course, none of those monsters are ever described as they exist in the MM. The gricks in my game had armored eyes at the end of each tentacle. For some reason eyeball monsters have been a staple of my games...
As game was breaking up, one of my players was talking about the flying multi-tentacle mouthed monster they fought a couple of sessions back.
"You mean the hydra?" I asked.
"That was a hydra?"
I do so love re-skinning monsters, even when it's just a minor little tweak to make things just different enough...
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Kabluey ***
Scott Prendergast's "Kabluey" is one of those little movies that warm the heart when they get a theatrical release, and when that theatrical release actually gets some revenue, however moderate. It's also the first bone budget indie film I've seen in a while that thankfully doesn't involve some kind of coming of age road trip-which is somewhat ironic as the center piece of the film involves a road. "Kabluey" is a short, sweet, and ultimately quite hilarious little movie, which is smart enough to avoid a political message that would weigh haved weighed it down even though the device that sets in motion the entire plot.
Lisa Kudrow stars as Leslie Miniver (perhaps a sly reference to the war torn family in "Mrs. Miniver," but that could be reading into it more than it should be), whose husband Noah (never seen except in pictures where he constantly has this snarl on his face) has been sent to Iraq for his tour of duty. Left at home with her two screaming and misbehaved children Cameron and Lincoln, Leslie is in desperate need to help. Her mother in law than comes up with the idea of sending her son Salman (played by director/writer Prendergast) to babysit for a while. Salman is down on his luck in every way possible, to the point where he tries to sell his car for two hundred dollars just to try and get a few meals. He does come willingly, and after a few days of being tortured, is given a job at Leslie's company BluNexon. Hurt in a stock market crash, the company is in a large building with a lot of office space, and Salman's job is to stand on the side of a highway road passing out fliers to rent the office space. The only catch is that he has to wear a large blue suit-the emblem of the company that isn't really much of anything-just a large blue blob.
"Kabluey" is very thin on plot, which ends up being a positive more than a negative., despite getting minorly tedious towards the end. It's less of a plot than just a bunch of short sketches, tied together by a loose story. The furtherest it goes is giving Leslie an affair with her boss, which Salman tries to stop quickly to defend his brother. But Prendergast does have a gift for offbeat physical comedy. Researching him after seeing the film, I only recognized one title. A four minute short film that he did a few years ago called "Anna Is Being Stalked," which I remember seeing on the IFC Channel during a shorts presentation. That short you can find online through google, and I'm pleased that he was successful with his first feature. The blue suit, which could have been only used for comedy because of the way it looks, is made much funnier by what he does inside of the suit-which include having to stick his hand out of the rear to get food and drink inside as the suit doesn't have a place for his hands.
The material here is sometimes overly quirky, a problem that I have with several independent movies, and I'm sure some of the material must have looked odd on the page. But its the performers that really elevate the material quite a bit, giving it the humanity and the realism that this sometimes extreme quirk really needs. I was mainly impressed with Lisa Kudrow, and this is her best post-"Friends" work since "Happy Endings," (although she hasn't really been given many parts, unless you want to include "Marci X.") There is also fun supporting work by character actress Conchata Ferrell and Teri Garr. The latter does her second performance in under a month (the other being "Expired) and in both cases she is given a character that deserves more time because of how well Garr plays it. Here, Garr plays a woman who screams in anger and terror every time she sees Salman in the suit because she lost her life savings when the company crashed. Not much is really done with her character, and the screenplay wraps her character up after an encounter in a grocery store. The flawed screenplay does this several times-introducing some very good ideas and than dropping them in favor of a very brisk 80 minute running time. In one segment, Salman gets a job in the suit at a kid's birthday party, and eavesdrops on the other guest who just ignore his presence not deeming him a threat. And the viewer only gets a single joke out of that which doesn't even end up being as funny as it should have been.
Despite its flaws, "Kabluey" ends up being a very effective little comedy, which is blessed with several memorable performances. Even side characters are given enough to care about, and they deliver some truly hilarious moments. I wish some of the material could have been fleshed out a bit more, but for a feature debut Scott Presdergast really does offer up hope for a follow up.


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The train between Manchester and Barrow-in-Furness is littered, as often as not, with discarded copies of celebrity gossip and real-life magazines - Heat, Reveal, Love It!, Hot Stars, New, Now. Each has a cover like a violent carousel in which faintly sick-looking women are buffeted between giant pink slabs painted with short, accusatory words. "Too fat! Too thin! Too drunk! Too human!" All too human: just like you and me.
I was a writer for Heat for several years, from its inception in 1998 to roughly the point at which it became a household name. Its first incarnation was as a beefy, erudite entertainment guide for people who, like me, believed that the best of film, television and pop music could stand with anything else in the culture. No one - as in 60,000, rather than the projected 130,000 - bought it until it was transformed by the editor, Mark Frith, into a garish, relentlessly cheery celebrity gossip title.
Frith left Heat a year ago, saying that he'd come to feel uneasy about the market he seemed to have created for magazines that treat readers as piranhas and minor stars as bait. In interviews to publicise his new book, The Celeb Diaries - an attempt, one senses, at self-deprecation and self-exoneration - he has managed to express worry about both his personal legacy and the fact that celebrity culture is somehow "bigger than all of us".
Frith's great conceit in turning round Heat's fortunes was a weekly picture sequence titled "They're just like you and me!", in which famous people could be seen picking their noses or buying cigs from the offie. The focus was on the normality of the star, rather than the imagination of the reader. If an "ordinary person" from a reality TV show became famous - often through a magazine such as Heat - it was their ordinariness that was to be emphasised, not the fact that they were exceptional.
The magazine's voice was flattened in the process. When the first series of Big Brother was about to air, in 2000, I was asked to write a preview for the TV section. Troubled by the thought, I mentioned the shadow of Orwell. This didn't survive the editing process. Later, when I wrote that a Robbie Williams album sounded tired and cynical, the review was spiked because not to like Robbie Williams "wasn't Heat". A five-star review was commissioned from someone who could better write to order.
As a boss, Frith was conscientious, dedicated, decent and highly moral. I'm not surprised he's had the night sweats thinking about some of the pictures he's published. But he's still wrong to think that it's good to "give people what they want" and to stop at that. He believes that he wasn't half as harsh on celebrities as his readers were, and continue to be, which is another way of abdicating responsibility for creating a forum - yet another - through which they can be nasty about other people.
I refuse to accept that snobbery leads me to believe that some ways of learning about people's lives are more dignifying than others. I love popular culture to my marrow because it formed a vast part of my education. Pop stars talked about existentialism and politics in Smash Hits, the magazine Frith edited before Heat. I came to believe I had a brain because the people I idolised - the people who wrote for Smash Hits as much as the ones on its covers - credited me with having one. Reading Smash Hits made you root for the people you read about, and by extension for yourself.
In The Uses of Literacy, his 51-year-old essay, Richard Hoggart warns that those who produce mass culture will always head for the gut rather than the soul because it's easier to trick; he conjures up the redcoat insisting that everyone "joins in the fun" because they're "all in the gang". I hear an echo of this in Frith's derision of people "who think they're above" celebrity culture.
Yet consuming words and images produced on your behalf by someone who claims to know what you like and what you are thinking may lead you to forget that you once had the ability to produce these things yourself. Something in these magazines destroys the power of self-conjured dreams.
This life-denuding force is seen in Big Brother, in Jeremy Kyle's morning TV show, and in a government that regards education as an instrument to earn money, rather than as integral to human development. It's all connected - by contempt. The government agency Learndirect once sponsored Kyle's show, and there has been talk of the presenter hosting a programme about getting unemployed people into work.
The common factor in these products is a figure at the top who believes "we're giving them what they want". Cake and bread and circuses, in other words. As if any of us thinks that's all there is.
· Lynsey Hanley is the author of Estates: An Intimate History


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Compassion Ministry of Milan
Compassion Ministry of Milan is a free food/clothing ministry to those in need in Washtenaw County supported by four local churches including Keystone. Volunteer Opportunities include helping weekly on Fridays to prepare and package food from the food truck, and on Saturdays to assist guests with food and clothing collection. If you are interested in getting involved with this ministry, please reply to the RSVP link below and our Volunteer Director will be in contact with you.Find out more »


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The holidays are the most festive time of the year, and no holiday season is complete without a party or two with family and friends. Be it to celebrate a religious holiday or to ring in the New Year, a holiday party is an essential element to the holida
The holidays are the most festive time of the year, and no holiday season is complete without a party or two with family and friends. Be it to celebrate a religious holiday or to ring in the New Year, a holiday party is an essential element to the holiday season.
While it's always great to be a guest, hosting a holiday party is a great way to show friends and family how much they mean to you. This holiday season, consider the following tips to ensure your holiday party is as memorable as the season is merry.
- Make it a themed party. The holiday season is filled with festivities, from office parties to neighborhood gatherings to gatherings with family. For more casual affairs, set your party apart with a theme. For example, a Christmas sweater party, where each guest wears a Christmas sweater, can be a fun way to excite guests and inspire a few laughs. Give a prize to the guest with the most ornate sweater. If sweaters aren't your thing, then encourage guests to dress up like some favorite holiday characters, including Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman or even Rudolph.
- Don't forget the holiday fare. Just like parties are a staple of the holiday season, so, too, are certain foods and types of music. Few people indulge in some eggnog outside of the holiday season, so make sure there's plenty of eggnog on hand. And don't forget the gingerbread cookies, either. As people enjoy holiday goodies, make sure they do so with holiday music playing in the background. Choose songs that guests know and to which they can sing along. Such sing-alongs might become especially memorable once guests have a glass or two of eggnog in them.
- Host a holiday giveaway. Though it can be fun to do a Secret Santa, chances are guests already have enough gifts to buy. But hosts can spice things up with a holiday giveaway that rewards guests. Host a holiday-themed round of Trivial Pursuit or a holiday movie trivia game that encourages guests to compete for prizes. Prizes can be small and inexpensive, but guests will be sure to enjoy some friendly competition for holiday-themed prizes.
- Don't be afraid to take it outside. For those who live in regions with significant snowfall, consider inviting guests outside to have some fun in the snow. While fun in the snow is often left to the kids, don't assume adults won't enjoy building some snowmen or a good old fashioned snowball fight in the backyard. If outdoor fun is going to be on the docket, be sure to remind guests to dress appropriately. And make sure there's plenty of hot chocolate ready once everyone goes back inside to warm up.
- Prearrange transportation home for guests. A successful holiday party is one that is safe, so be sure to prearrange travel home for guests just in case anyone overindulges in holiday cheer. When sending out invitations, seek volunteers to be designated drivers, and avoid drinking alcohol yourself. For larger parties, call a local taxi service and arrange for a couple of cabs to be on call when the party ends.


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Is Mr. Buhari feeling unwell? The question is often asked by people who have spotted his absence from recent governmental meetings. In addition, he hasn't visited a Friday Pray though the mosque is nearby his office. The fact that the President is 74 cannot help provoking rumors and multiple guesses about his health.
The government is reluctant to reveal the information and feeds the public with general phrases. The cheeky media ventures to enter the State House in order to find out more on the issue. However, the attempt was not successful as the reporter was forced to leave the building by the security officer.
The representatives of Mr. Buhari try not to talk about the case with the reporter. They have probably chosen the strategy "the power of actions over words". It must have been the reason for cancelling the reporter's ban on visiting meetings in the State House, interviewing people etc.
The incident proves the fact that it is getting more difficult to conceal the truth from Nigerians. According to Naij Nigeria, in March Mr. President came back from treatment in the UK. He mentioned in passing that he hadn't felt so sick in his life. In addition, he dropped a hint about having a blood transfusion. They say, doctors would come from the United Kingdom to Nigeria to treat the governor. However, the latter hasn't got an official confirmation.
Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information, reported that the President hadn't attended a cabinet meeting following an advice of doctors. That is why Mr. Buhari is going to take work over his place. He asked for documents calling for his approval to be sent to his residence.
The citizens of Nigeria hope that the President will get better. A lot of challenges need to be tackled in order to improve the economic situation in the country.


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Glutathione Therapy
Glutathione is known as the body's main antioxidant which is produced by almost every cell in the body. It is particularly found in high concentrations in the eyes, skin, kidneys, liver, and lungs. It works to protect cellular tissue against free radical damage and, therefore, plays a crucial role in cellular growth and regeneration, and detoxification. It recycles other well-known antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E, so they can be reused by the body. It is required for the maintenance of a healthy immune response; lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight off infection, are dependent on glutathione for their production. Glutathione also enables the body to eliminate undesirable drug metabolites, environmental pollutants (e.g. fuel exhaust, cigarette smoke) and other toxins (e.g. heavy metals) by first neutralizing toxic compounds and then forming water soluble compounds that can be excreted via the gut and the kidneys.
As we age, glutathione levels decline, and low levels have been implicated in many diseases associated with aging such as: cataracts, diabetes, atherosclerosis (i.e. plaque formation in the arteries which can lead to heart attack or stroke), kidney disease, and neuro-degenerative diseases (e.g. ALS, Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's). Higher levels in older people have been corelated with better health. One of the best ways to improve the body's glutathione levels, is to administer glutathione intravenously in varying doses, depending on the condition being treated.
Benefits Include
- Enhanced detoxification
- Optimized immune system response which decreases infection and inflammation
- Anti-aging which promotes cellular regeneration
Nebulized Glutathione Therapy
The epithelial lining of the lung has a high concentration of glutathione, which provides a first line of defence against oxidative stress from airborne pollutants. It helps to decrease cellular damage and inflammation, and in turn repair lung tissue by improving elimination of excess mucous, restoring elasticity to and expansion of the lung's air sacs (known as "alveoli"), and overall improving immune defenses. Inhaled (i.e. nebulized) glutathione is a convenient, non-invasive therapy that is suitable for all ages (6 years or older) for the treatment of:
- Acute/Chronic respiratory infections
- Asthma
- Allergies (Chronic Rhinitis)
- Other lung conditions (COPD)


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LinkedIn has fired the starting pistol on what is expected to be a race to market by social networking websites this year, as the contact-building service announced an initial public offering in New York which could value the business at up to $3bn (£1.9bn).
The flotation, expected to value founder Reid Hoffman's $21.4% stake at up to $642m, is thought likely to happen within the next few months and will involve the sale of at least $175m of new shares as well as the disposal of some existing stock by LinkedIn's current investors.
It will be eagerly watched by rival social networking operations. Facebook, with a $50bn valuation and more than 500m users, is the highest profile candidate. However, Twitter, Skype, communal gaming site Zynga, and Groupon, a service allowing consumers to pool their purchasing power to negotiate discounts for bulk-buying, are among a host of others.
Rory Maher, an analyst with Hudson Square Research in New York, said: "As the first of the major social networking IPOs, people are going to be watching this pretty closely. Facebook has definitely escalated people's interest in the sector."
Josh Bernoff, senior vice-president of Forrester Research, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, said: "If the LinkedIn IPO goes well there will be a flurry of other social networking IPOs. This will be the first time we'll get a real look at the economics of a social network. It will set the standard for how social networks like Facebook will be evaluated by public markets."
LinkedIn is growing at breakneck speed, almost doubling its membership to more than 90 million users last year in 200 countries. Speaking about the relative merits of LinkedIn and Facebook at an Internet conference in San Francisco in November, chief executive Jeff Weiner said the secret to LinkedIn's long-term success would be that people like to keep their professional and private lives separate. "While many of us in college probably were at parties having a good time, I don't know that many of us would look forward to having a prospective employer have access to pictures of those events," Weiner said.
While LinkedIn could not compete with Facebook in terms of the number of users – and the frequency with which they use that service – the company might find it easier to "monetise" its offering, Maher said. Many LinkedIn users had large disposable incomes to start with and may be more prepared to pay for a service that could financially reward them with a higher-paying job or lucrative business contract, in turn making the site attractive to advertisers, Maher said.
LinkedIn inched into profit in the first nine months of 2010, recording a $10m surplus, as revenues more than doubled to $161.4m. It offers a free service allowing members to create personal profiles emphasising their business qualifications, but makes its money through a premium subscription service, costing up to £63 a month, which gives members a greater level of contact with potential business contacts and employers and offers up its database to help users locate the people they need.


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More than half the people that apply online for various financial services abandon the process before completion, according to a new survey.
The study, by comScore, suggests many of these abandonments occur because consumers want to find out details about the services on offer, but that information is hidden behind the application process.
It used data from a panel of more than 2m web users worldwide, as well as an email survey of 568 people that had abandoned an online application for a financial product.
Other reasons given for abandonment were:
- 23% wanted to see more product information.
- 19% were not ready to apply.
- 14% wanted to see if they qualified.
Of those that intended to buy, but abandoned:
- 12% changed their mind about applying online.
- 11% had privacy/security concerns.
- 11% wanted to speak to a sales person regarding the product.
Average online checkout abandonment rates can vary dramatically, but the average is around 48%, which suggests that there is room for impovement from the financial service sector.
Providing customers with all the information they need before beginning the checkout process is a must. It is also a good idea to provide links to any questions that may arise during the process so that customers can find the info they need without abandoning.
Of those that intended to apply but dropped out, those that wanted to speak to a sales person instead were probably looking for information/reassurance about the product on offer, and again this could have been provided online. Making sure your FAQ/help section contains any info customers may be looking for is essential.
Websites, financial or e-commerce, shouldn't be giving customers any doubts about security – displaying clear signs of server security, and third party verification logos can reassure the customer on this issue, and reinforce trust.
Ideally, customers should be furnished with all the information they need before they begin the checkout process. This may be delivery costs, returns policies, interest rates, and so on. Then, it should be a case of helping the customer to complete the transaction as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Also see our Online Retail 2007: Checkout Special, which takes a detailed look at how e-commerce sites can reduce abandonment rates, using examples from top online retail sites.
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Visibility blocks keep us from fully serving our ideal clients. They keep us playing small and there are a number of them! Today, I'm diving into the world of podcasting and share why you might want to consider starting a podcast as well as exposing some blocks that may be keeping you from sharing your voice.
Podcasting is on the Rise in Popularity
Here are five reasons to consider starting a podcast:
1 – It is a fast way to establish yourself as the go-to expert / authority within the marketplace for your target audience.
2 – People only subscribe to podcasts they are interested in. Podcasting is a direct-line to the ears of people that are interested in what you are talking about. When they hear your voice, they often connect in a deeper way than when they are reading your blog.
3 – There are just over 200,000 audio podcasts in iTunes. That means that your competition is significantly less than you might think. Only a small number of them are in your target niche topics. You can dominate the podcast airwaves now, at the front end of the rush to get podcasts set up, placing your business at the forefront.
4 – There are over 1 billion smart phones in use today. Podcasting does not require "screen-time." Smart-phones make consumption of your audio very easy for the average person, so you can be found and listened to anytime from anywhere!
5 – You have greater influence with an audio podcast because people are willing and able to give you more of their time. People often listen to podcasts as they are getting ready for their day, commuting, working out, cleaning their house, walking their dog or doing other activities.
Visibility Block: I Don't Know What to Say
One block that keeps people from creating their own podcast is knowing what to say. However, if you blog or create any kind of content at all, you can podcast!
Start by getting a really solid idea of who your ideal customers are. Do they go to a lot of events? Do they have sales staff or are they solos? Are they business owners or other marketing people? Brick and mortar biz or Internet based? Get super clear on who they are.
Then, get super clear on what their problems are.
Once you are really clear it becomes easier to know what to talk about. You are simply talking directly to them!
You could easily start tomorrow with 5 minute marketing tips. You could share case studies. You could interview others in the marketing field that also target your same audience.
You don't need to create new content!
My process:
- Write an evergreen blog post. (Evergreen means that it is not time limited.)
- Repurpose- Record post to podcast on RSS & iTunes
- Repurpose to video
- Syndicate to Twitter, G+ and Facebook
I chose to do short (5-10) minute casts every business day because I know my audience is short on time. However, you could produce a show that runs once a week or once a month too! There are listeners for all categories. You could produce a 15 minute, 30 minute, 60 minute or 90 minute show. You could create all of the content, or interview people you admire.
There are a number of different ways that you could create content for your audience. If you'd like help figuring out your content strategy, that is one of my specialty areas! Lets talk.
Visibility Block: I Can't Stand the Sound of My Voice
The other day I was talking with a colleague on G+ about podcasting and she said:
"I don't podcast because I can't stand the sound of my voice. Who would want to listen to me?"
I shared with her that I struggled with visibility blocks for years. I hear you and understand! Mine went way beyond the camera or audio (I used to cover up mirrors in the house too…) That is one reason I'm so passionate about what I do now!
Here is one thing to consider:
God gave you that voice. God gave you your appearance. God doesn't make junk!
I realize that is simplistic and maybe even a bit trite, but it helped me start using my voice more.
I used to record like a crazy woman. A 5-minute recording would take hours because I was too critical of myself. Then, a few years ago my then 9-year-old-son said "Mom, seriously, what was wrong with that one?!"
So, we played it back and I pointed out the "flaw." He laughed and told me to lighten up (or something to that degree.) He was right! Now, unless I cough horribly (asthma can take 5-15 to recover) or the dog goes nuts barking, I do it in one take.
I still don't like to hear my voice, but I have clients that tell me it soothes them. God working through my voice to help them.
This summer, I was at our local university picking up my son from wrestling camp and a woman stopped me as I was walking out the door. She said "are you Stephanie Calahan?" I was curious, but I confirmed that I was Stephanie. Then she goes on to tell me that she's been listening to my podcast daily for three years! She just wanted to tell me how much she loved the information that I shared. She recognized my voice enough to take a chance asking if it was me. Wow. (Added benefit my son now thinks I'm famous – chuckle.)
The know, like, trust factor is truly amazing.
Visibility Block: I Don't Have the Right Tools
There are professional radio show hosts and professional podcasters that do have expensive setups, but you don't have to have that to have a great sounding podcast. There are smart-phone apps that you can use today that you can record and even edit if you want. There are also fabulous podcasting services that will take your raw recording and clean it up as well as spice it up for you. If you want to know more, let me know and I'll happily hook you up.
Your Turn!
What is keeping you from starting a podcast? Do you have other visibility blocks that you'd like help getting rid of? Let's have a conversation.
Ready to get started? Great! Let's talk.
Live Fully -- Love Openly -- Laugh Often -- Leverage Your Brilliance -- Connect Authentically -- Get Your Message Out -- Serve with Impact -- Prosper Everyday


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Eileen Cronin, right, stars in "MoonDance," a musical caberet playing every Thursday at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport in November.
Eileen Cronin, right, stars in "MoonDance," a musical caberet playing every Thursday at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport in November.
The show features Eileen Cronin as Luna Diamond, an empowered woman of her time. "MoonDance" is an interactive, light-hearted, humorous story of one woman's life journey in the 20th century. Her story is told through songs from the 1940s, '50s and '60s, including "Blue Moon," "Moon River," "Moondance," "Aquarius," and "All You Need is Love."
Set in 1969 on July 20, the night the astronauts landed on the moon, Luna tells her life story, which is intertwined with the dynamic social and cultural changes of that era. She tells of experiences in the USO, Hollywood, Vegas, Greenwich Village, San Francisco, and marching with Martin Luther King. It is nostalgic, fun and highly entertaining-packed with very funny moments. Even some misty eyed moments. Audiences are encouraged to sing along and dance. It's far out, man!
Eileen Cronin is a Maine actor, musician and singer. She has appeared on the stage in "Hair," "Betsy's Irish Wedding" and film in "Altering Conclusions" and "Edge of Darkness." Cronin has also been bass guitarist in the band, The Freeeks.
On keyboard is Deirdre Robinson, a Maine musician and artist , and on guitar is Chuck Muldoon, a Maine musician and film and stage actor. MoonDance is a New Edge Entertainment production.
MoonDance will be presented Fridays, Nov. 6-27. Doors open 7:00 pm and show is at 8:00 pm. Food and beverages available for purchase. Seats can be reserved by calling 207.286.1427


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Pros and Cons of a Software Test Engineer Career
Software test engineers, also known as QA engineers, both use preexisting and design new testing tools to ensure programs work. To determine whether this career is right for you, take a look at the following pros and cons of being a software test engineer.
|Pros of a Software Test Engineer Career
|High salary ($103,000 median systems software engineer salary in 2014)*
|Job growth (22% increase through 2022)*
|No graduate degree requirements*
|Variety of job possibilities*
|Cons of a Software Test Engineer Career
|Potential for high-stress work environment at times*
|Long work hours (most work 40+ hour weeks)*
|Continuously changing technologies make it necessary to stay on top of new developments*
|Continuing education required to stay abreast of new technologies*
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Essential Career Information
Job Description and Duties
Software test engineers are often called 'QA engineers' because they provide quality assurance for computer applications or system software. Test engineers use preexisting testing tools or design new tools to ensure that programs work before they are used by internal or external clients. Test engineers are generally involved in all stages of the development of a program.
During the design phase of a project, they may bring knowledge gained by testing previous programs to help new releases be compatible with older versions. This allows for a smooth transition from the program's testing to use phases. During the development phase, they may test parts of programs, seeking to provide solutions for any problems raised as the project is coded.
Once a project moves out of the development phase, they test it to ensure that it meets functional and performance specifications and is compatible with all aspects of existing operating systems, computer hardware and network components. They establish quality standards, design testing methodologies and often determine when a program is ready for release.
When systems deployed into the field fail to perform, test engineers work as part of support teams that work to fix problems. They may also document problems and prepare reports about how to troubleshoot and fix issues in the field. This part of the job may require travel to a client's site, and will involve the ability to work creatively under pressure in order to resolve issues.
Test engineers frequently work overtime during testing cycles and as when a program is about to be released. In this position, to find and explain software bugs, you will need excellent analytical and communications skills. You should also be highly detail-oriented, have top-notch technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively to solve problems. To keep current with technical developments in the field, most testing engineers read technical journals and attend conferences or web-based seminars.
Salary Information
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2014, software engineers working in systems software earned median salaries of $103,000, while those working in applications software earned $96,000 (www.bls.gov). This is a field with great growth potential; the BLS projects job opportunities to increase 22% through 2022.
Educational Requirements
Most software engineers have bachelor's degrees in computer or electrical engineering, computer software engineering or computer science. These degrees all require coursework in advanced mathematics, such as calculus, differential equations, as well as probability and statistics. Additionally, you will take courses in programming and machine languages, data structures and algorithm design and analysis. Traditional engineering classes such as physics and chemistry may be required, and electrical circuitry coursework will likely be included in computer and electrical engineering classes.
While graduate degrees are not required to work in the field, continuing education is necessary to keep up to date with changes in the field. Lower-level testing jobs in this field can be obtained if you have an associate's degree in computer science with relevant experience. In this type of role, you would typically work under the supervision of a senior test engineer. Associate's programs include computer programming, operating systems management, system administration and math coursework as well.
Job Requirements
Recent job postings for computer test engineers sought people who were self-motivated, able to work as part of a team and willing to work extended hours. The ability to work well with customers and be up to date on the latest technologies was also requested. Jobs in this field were available in a wide variety of industries across the country. A sampling of job postings available in April 2012 are:
- A California IT and software solutions company advertised for an entry-level software test engineer with a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience, or six years of related experience without a degree. The candidate needed to be able to write and execute test cases/script under supervision and maintain test data. Knowledge of configuration management concepts and tools was desired.
- A Pennsylvania pharmaceuticals company sought a senior software test engineer with 2-5 years of experience. Experience with validating systems was essential; experience with automated testing tools such as TestComplete or MS Test and Lab Manager was preferred.
- A Virginia aerospace and defense company posted an opening for a software test engineer to work with senior testers developing and executing automated test scripts to ensure the correct running of software programs on multiple platforms. Knowledge of Solaris/Linux/Windows was required. A bachelor's degree plus the ability to obtain security clearances were required. Travel was possible.
- A Salt Lake City employer advertised for an associate engineer to test datalink and networking software. The candidate would write test plans and descriptions, execute tests and write up defect reports. A bachelor's degree and a year of experience were required. C/C++ skills were also required.
How Do I Stand Out in the Field?
Network and Get Certified
There are various conferences and educational opportunities for software testers. Annually, the Quality Engineered Software and Testing (QUEST) Conference is held in an Expo format with classes and opportunities to network. Attending these conferences allows for networking with other engineers in the field and staying abreast of technological developments. Networking may lead to job opportunities, and, because many employers seek employees with up-to-date knowledge of the field, staying abreast of developments may make you more attractive to potential employers.
You may also consider becoming certified. Certification is available through the American Software Testing Qualifications Board, Inc., which administers a test for the international board (ITQSB) to people who want to be certified as testers at the foundational (CTFL) level or advanced level (CTAL). Certification demonstrates your commitment to the field and advanced knowledge of the practices normally performed by a software test engineers.
General Skills
The ability to work with others was noted in several recent job ads, as was the ability to work with clients. In some jobs, you would work with a product support team, which may mean that you will have direct contact with clients in a support function. The ability to relate and listen to the needs of customers, understand what isn't working well and communicate solutions is immensely valuable to employers. Coursework in communications or psychology might help you to develop these skills.
Alternative Career Paths
If a career as a software test engineer doesn't quite interest you, you might consider a career as a mathematician. Mathematicians seek to develop new mathematical principles and solve problems for a variety of industries using mathematical analyses and technologies, including software and computer companies. According to the BLS, in 2011 mathematicians earned $101,000. Positions in the field may require a master's degree, but mathematicians and computer engineers use many of the same math skills and personal abilities in performing their job tasks.
Computer Support Specialist
You can also work as a computer support specialist. Support specialists troubleshoot networking and computer issues either over the phone for consumers or in house for an employer. Computer support is a field which the BLS projects will grow 18% through 2020. The BLS reports that the 2011 median earnings for these professionals was $48,000. Some college is generally required to work in these positions, and on-the-job training is often offered.
Computer Programmer
Another potential career is that of a computer programmer. Computer programmers code the programs designed by software engineers. This field requires an associate's or bachelor's degree. Programmers earned $73,000 annually in 2011, according to the BLS. The BLS projects that programming jobs will grow 12% through 2020.


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The fundamental purpose of Southern Vermont College is to maintain an environment that encourages the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge. Therefore, possession or consumption of alcohol in any location not specifically authorized by the College or the possession or consumption of any illegal drugs on Southern Vermont College property is strictly prohibited and may be grounds for immediate suspension or dismissal of students, faculty members, administrators, or other staff. Our Campus Safety Office may also notify the local police department of anyone in violation of local or state drug or alcohol laws, and arrests may be made. These laws include: possession, sale, or trafficking of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol by persons under 21, providing alcohol to a minor, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, or possession of prescription drugs not in their original packaging and in the possession of someone other than the original person for whom the prescription was written.
Alcohol/Drug Education
The Campus Safety Office, in coordination with the Residence Life Office and the Director of Counseling, will establish and maintain a program of education designed to help all members of the community avoid involvement with drugs and alcohol. These programs will:
- Provide a system of current, accurate information on the health risks and symptoms of alcohol and drug use;
- Promote and support institutional activity programs that discourage alcohol and drug use.
- Establish a relationship with outside agencies for the purposes of education, treatment, and referral.
- Include information about drug and alcohol abuse for family members in orientation programs. Prescription drug use will also be addressed.
- Support and encourage faculty in incorporating alcohol and drug education into the curriculum where appropriate.


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There is a strength that comes from the core. It's the strength you see when people go through major life changes, losses, and tragedies but they survive. Why? Because they draw on their inner strength to make it through. They don't always enjoy it. They aren't always successful every minute of every day. It's the long-term outcome that defines success. Will you lose the weight, eventually? Yes. If you have strength.
We all feel weak at times. During this journey, I have felt helpless, overwhelmed, even desperate at times. But when you reach into your core and find what centers you, you get through it and keep on going toward your goal. There is nothing terrible about stumbling, or feeling weak at times. I have cried out for help and support. That's when we can draw on the strength of others to help us through. But if you're feeling like a washed-up diet queen, what can you do? How can you pull out of your funk and be strong? How can we build strength within ourselves?
I believe it is a process. Maybe we start out wimpy, with really weak "resistance muscles" as Dr. Beck says in The Beck Diet Solution. Every time we see an Oreo, we want it, we give in and have one. But each time you say NO, and resist the Oreo, you are doing a rep for your resistance muscle, making it stronger. Eventually, it gets easier and easier to say no and resist. You become strong. You stop giving in to your inner brat. You grow up.
Imagine that you are training for a weight lifting contest. You have to work your muscles to build them up. How well are you going to do in the contest if every time you go to strength train, you pick up the weight and moan, "ooohhh, this soooo heavyyyyyyyyyy. I don't want to lift thissssssssss. Wahhhhhhhhh. I don't wannnnaaaaaaaaa. I will do it tomorrow" and you put the weight down and go watch TV. Do you think you will be winning any blue ribbons or medals or whatever weight lifters win, with that kind of effort? NO! You have to pick up the weight. You have to move. You have to do lots of WORK. And the end result? You build up your muscles. You develop STRENGTH. Think of that next time you want to go through the Arby's drive through. Think of that when you don't feel like having a healthy meal. Junk is easier. But what does junk build? Nothing. Nothing but a huge, flabby waistline.
Think about what kind of character you want to build. Every action you take has an effect on who you are and what you are becoming. Isn't it time to develop the characteristics you will be proud of? Persistence. Patience. Strength.
I work on this every day. It is a constant challenge for me. In a very literal sense I am working to become stronger. One way I translate my inner strength into physical strength is by lifting weights. There is something truly empowering about having real muscles on your body... even if they are under a layer of fat. All I do is lift light weights (up to 10 pounds) three days a week for 20 minutes, but now I have real muscles building under my skin. I love that feeling. Try it... you will too!
As a reminder to myself to stay strong, I bought myself a silver ring. I wear it all the time. It is simply engraved with the word "strength." Every time I see it, I remember. I am doing something important. I don't want to be weak. I want to reach my goals.
Be strong. Say no to the things you do not want in your life: junk food, lack of energy, extra pounds. Say yes to strength. You will be so proud of yourself.
*Edit: Several people have asked me where I got my ring. I got it here, on Amazon and I love it.


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