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Satisfaction with Work
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"As you might expect, your first months are largely spent performing tasks that can be monotonous and dull. However, as you progress and begin to go on audits, the work starts to become more challenging and stimulating. The work tends to be time-pressured, which also means that time flies by."Graduate, Leeds
"The work assigned by managers isn't always of a high level but the support you get is, on the whole, very good. The work itself is challenging and, even though days go by very quickly, you feel as though you've achieved something with every finding."Entry level, Milton Keynes
"My day-to-day role consists of preparing the corporation tax compliance for a range of clients from different backgrounds. This involves having contact with the client including face-to-face meetings and phone calls. I also have exposure to HMRC and speak to them on a frequent basis on behalf of clients."Graduate, Leeds
"The work assigned to me has grown in difficulty at an appropriate rate and I am enjoying gaining responsibility for more and more areas of the audit file. The day-to-day work is initially lots of training, both internally and for the ACA. Later on, it varies, depending on the size and type of client, from analytical reviews to tasks such as agreeing documentation back to invoices and testing a client's controls."Graduate, London
"We frequently work with varied clients, which is nice and interesting. However, we are often assigned similar tasks on each job and, especially at entry level, not given many opportunities to show initiative. The work is therefore fairly routine and can be monotonous."Graduate, London
"The work you're assigned is good for learning the basics, it might be nice to get some more advanced technical work too."Graduate, Manchester
"I am satisfied but I'm still learning lots every day so I'm constantly improving and taking on new types of work."Graduate, London
"This varies a lot. The work can sometimes be tedious and involve little skill, but there are also often challenging things that I haven't come across before and can learn from."Graduate, Manchester
"The work is OK but sometimes there are peaks and troughs without warning."Graduate, Bury St. Edmunds
"Work can vary. Some days I'll be performing tax advisory on an ad hoc basis and others I'll be doing regular compliance work filing returns."Graduate, London
"I work on a wide range of clients from owner-managed businesses to large corporations. My current work is very much compliance based but as I progress in my career and obtain qualifications (for which the company pays) I will be on the path to providing advice to clients and the complexity of the work I do will increase."Graduate, Guildford
"My day-to-day role consists of drafting and completing client's personal tax returns and the related compliance administration that goes with it. In addition, I sometimes get to go on extra training courses or assist on advisory projects."Graduate, London
"I am given a variety of tasks, which enables me to really broaden my knowledge and learn more about various areas of tax."Graduate, Bristol
"I work in audit and as a new starter I am generally assigned balance sheets as a whole. This is challenging and, although not always different, is still enjoyable while I am learning and developing myself."Graduate, Newcastle
"My role consists of assisting supervisors and managers in the audit of companies and completing the tasks they set."Graduate, Guildford
"I am still at a very early stage so the work is challenging to me, but it is enjoyable. I carry out most of the substantive testing whilst on audits and do some of the analytical review work."Graduate, Glasgow
"I have been able to work on audits, getting stuck in from the very beginning. There are days when I am doing admin work which can be a little boring but it helps with your overall knowledge and familiarity with different documents."Graduate, Bury St Edmunds
"So far I haven't had too much practical experience due to being at college/on internal training courses. Mainly have been doing small jobs in the office but feel as though, on the few jobs I have been on, I have quickly been given responsibility and have felt able to effectively contribute."Graduate, Birmingham
"I was thrown in at the deep end with challenging jobs straight away in order to stretch and challenge me. As I see it, this was the best way to learn."Entry level, Chelmsford
"You are given a lot of responsibility and trust as soon as you start. You are shown everything to do with audit from the start of the job."Graduate, Stoke
"My day-to-day responsibilities involve assisting on audits or working from the office to assist managers and supervisors. There is also a lot of time at the beginning spent at college studying towards exams or away on internal training courses."Graduate, London
"I am given a lot of responsibility having already completed a placement year at the company. No two days are the same so the work is quite varied."Graduate, Gatwick/Crawley
"The role is exactly what I wanted out of it; it is a lot of hard work, but you are constantly being challenged by the role and pushed to excel. When you aren't in training you are straight out to clients to give you great opportunities to put what you have been learning into practice."Graduate, Southampton
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Process Server Arrested in Courtroom [Video]
Update By: Jonathan Stelly
Date: August 8, 2013
In the latest development in an ongoing investigation into a Texas judge, a process server was arrested while attempting to serve Judge Layne Walker legal documents in a courtroom. Process server Steve Hartman was trying to serve Walker with a federal summons regarding a civil rights complaint alleging mistreatment of a local criminal defense attorney and civil rights leader at the courthouse.
According to signed witness affidavits, Hartman crossed the bench, shoved papers in a deputy's face, and tried to push past to reach the judge. The arrest, however, was captured on video through the process server's ballpoint pen camera. It's now been revealed that the captured footage may contradict what the signed affidavits say happened.
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I have been volunteering and working at Shepardson since 2002. I have worked with small and large groups in literacy and math. I also worked one year in the media center.
I have a BS in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations. Both of these are from the University of Illinois. My professional career (before kids) was training adults.
I grew up in Illinois and Iowa. After graduating from college, I moved with my husband to Fort Collins and we have been here ever since. We have two boys who both attended Shepardson. Our oldest son will be a freshman at CSU and our younger son is a junior at Fort Collins High School. As a family, we enjoy traveling, hiking, biking and skiing.
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Warner Bros. Developing Live-Action Jetsons Series with Zemeckis
George, Jane, Judy and Elroy are about to make the jump from animation to live-action. TVLine reports that Warner Bros. is in the process of developing a live-action adaptation of The Jetsons, a popular Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the 1960s. Back to the Future's Robert Zemeckis is on board to executive produce the project alongside Family Guy EP Gary Ganetti, Jack Rapke and Jackie Levine.
The Jetsons ran from 1962 to 1963 but still reached cultural ubiquity with its futuristic vision of the otherwise typical American family. The show was set in 2062, so there's still several more decades left to achieve the sky-bound lifestyle it presented. Like its animated counterpart, this new live-action series would take place 100 years from today's date, so in approximately 3018.
RELATED: In DC's Jetsons, Rosie the Robot's Origin Is Unexpectedly Poignant
Warner Bros. is also in the process of developing an animated feature film based on The Jetsons. Sausage Party's Conrad Vernon has been tapped to direct. The script is being written by Matt Lieberman, who is also writing the Scooby- Doo animated reboot. A reboot of the Hanna-Barbera classic has long been in development, though there was no update on the project's progress until this past May.
The live-action Jetsons remake does not yet have a release date.
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The School of Russian and Asian Studies to Change Names, Launch Fully Updated Website
Summer Study Abroad: Update on Recent Diplomatic Events
SRAS Announces Special Moscow-St.Petersburg Summer RSL Program for 2018
Summer Study Abroad: Important Updates
The State of Study Abroad in Russia
Russian Studies Abroad (RSA) Splits Into Two Programs
Join SRAS at NAFSA and Forum
SRAS and SPBGIKIT Language Partnership: The Year in Review
SRAS Site Visit to Irkutsk
Summer Programs Abroad - 2018
Travel Alert for Russian Cities: May 25 - July 25, 2018
Scholarships Available!
Stetson University and SRAS Announce New Partnership
Call for Papers: Vestnik!
Добро пожаловать!
SRAS is just back from a very productive convention of the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies in Philadelphia. We had the opportunity to talk to many professors as well as private and public sector professionals who were all adamant that government and business need more people who understand languages and cultures.
The catch, however, is that these prospective employees also need to be able to apply that understanding to contemporary fields such as finance, economics, political science, statistics, and sociology. As the world globalizes and digitizes, having knowledge of local languages and cultures to gather data and analyze it in context is valuable.
SRAS has long specialized in study abroad programs that bring such fields together and in a way that complements each of our locations such as with politics in Moscow, environment in Irkutsk, business and culture in St. Petersburg. This month's newsletter also brings you several articles that discuss history, culture, and language as well as statistics, geography, and economics to help bolster our understanding of the modern world.
In a world where information and publishing have become very cheap, finding well researched and actionable information has become, ironically, more difficult. A well-rounded humanities major is in a good position to serve those willing and able to pay for such information. In the coming year, we hope to continue to refine our program lineup and newsletter content to help students become these types of professionals.
If you have any questions about any issue affecting study abroad in Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, or Poland, please let us know! We hope to see you abroad soon!
In this month's newsletter: - Featured - Programs - Koroche! - Books - Language and Travel - Articles
Call for Papers: Vestnik - Deadline: Dec 15!Students who submit papers for this edition of Vestnik will be eligible for a $200 Jury Award. Click here for details. Make your submissions by Dec 15, 2015.
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Russia's Early Geographic DevelopmentSRAS Assistant Director Josh Wilson gives a short history of Russia's early geographical development. How Russia developed determined many of its future policies and continues to affect its direction today.
Armenia: A Global PeopleSRAS Home and Abroad Scholar Jonathan Rainey takes you to discover Armenia. The Armenians are a fascinating and ancient people who have maintained a distinct culture and language despite having spent much of their history living spread over the globe.
Azerbaijan: A People from the Mists of TimeAzerbaijan's rich oil and gas fields were the birthplace of the modern energy oil and gas industries. Azerbaijan was where the world's first oil tanker and oil pipeline operated. Let SRAS Home and Abroad Scholar Jonathon Rainey introduce you to this fascinating country!
Why is Russia in Syria?This short article introduces you to the major themes in Russian-Syrian diplomatic history that you should now to understand current events.
The Economics of Rebellion in Eastern UkraineHow economics (rather than ethnicity) has fueled the conflict in Ukraine.
More Sympathy for Paris Than St. Petersburg? How Russians See the West and Russia Is Putin Genuinely Popular in Russia?
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Home and Abroad Scholarships - Expanded!These scholarships now offer $5000 - 10,000 in a more flexible program offering more locations and more subjects.
Security and Society Summer SchoolStudy cybersecurity, criminal justice, minority rights, civil society and other important aspects of building, maintaining, and protecting a strong democracy in Warsaw, Poland!
Siberian Summer AdventureJoin SRAS and the Great Baikal Trail (GBT) for a summer of language learning and hands-on eco-tourism development in the Baikal wilderness.
Russian as a Second LanguageIntensive Russian courses for all levels in locations across Russia and Eurasia.
Art and Museums in RussiaRussia's art has survived war, censorship, revolutions, and several economic crises. Discover the creativity and ingenuity Russia has developed in how to create, display, and preserve art. Classes taught inside the Hermitage!
Kyrgyz Summer AdventureThree intensive weeks of Russian language study followed by a one-week trek through the majestic countryside of Kyrgyzstan on horseback, practicing the language and learning about local culture. What better way to spend the summer?
View ALL 12 Summer Semester Programs! Funding for Study in Russia and Eurasia Critical Language Scholarships - Cycle Open! Service Learning Grants New Research: Studying Abroad May Get You Hired
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Top 5 Movies in Russia Russian Foreign Affairs Poland in the News How the News is Reported in Russia Nashe Radio's Top 5
– Language and Travel –
РњРѕСЏ Р РѕСЃСЃРёСЏ: How to be a TeacherThis month, "РњРѕСЏ Р РѕСЃСЃРёСЏ" gives an extended intermediate-level Russian lesson on the topic of how teachers become teachers in Russia.
MiniLesson: Turkey Downs Russian JetThis month's Russian MiniLesson focuses on the recent downing of a Russian bomber by the Turkish Air Force. What do the two sides say happened - and what Russian vocabulary would you need to discuss the two versions of the events?
A History of Sayings and Expressions about MoscowThe most famous saying for foreigners is probably "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears," but there are many others such as "to yell to the whole of Ivanovskaya" and examples that might not seem to refer to a specific place such as "to put something into a long time box." However, all these refer to real places and have real history behind them.
A Frozen Thanksgiving in VladivostokSRAS students in Vladivostok dined with the American Consulate General for Thanksgiving this year in Vladivostok. Here's what our students wrote about it.
Several Russian TV Series Picked Up by Hulu, AmazonSeveral Russian shows have been picked up by Amazon and Hulu. Some are available for free viewing. Hulu will let you watch up to 20 for free. All are free with an Amazon Prime account. On both services, the material is in the original language with English subtitles.
National Library of Russia in St. PetersburgEverything you could want to know about the National Library of Russia! Hours, location, how to get a library card, and the long history – all in one post by SRAS student Allie Sasek who explored the facility first-hand!
Bilinguals Read Better in Both Languages Learning Language Stimulates Same Pleasure Centres in Brain as Sex and Chocolate American Thanksgiving Russian Style Yeltsin Presidential Library Opens in Ekaterinburg
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Lavrov Writes on Russian WorldSergei Lavrov, Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently penned an article about the importance Russia places on "consolidating the Russian World."
Putin's State of the Federation Address Putin spoke on many issues affecting Russia and his plans to deal with them in his annual speech to Russia's Federation Council.
Russians Continue to Lose Interest in ProtestsAccording to Levada, Only 11 percent of the respondents said they were ready to take part in protests (14 percent in December), while the overwhelming majority had no intention to participate (83 percent vs. 78 percent in December).
Only a Quarter of Russian Satisfied with PoliceA VTsIOM polls show that Russia's police force is more polite, but still not popular.
Duma Approves Security Overhaul after Plane BombingRussia's parliament backed a sweeping overhaul of national security, including possibly expanding the powers of the country's intelligence services.
Minister: Security Concerns Justify Restricting Civil RightsA survey by the independent Levada Center pollster earlier this year indicated that 61 percent of Russians believe restricting democratic rights and principles is acceptable for the sake of "order."
Fewer Russians Back Democratic Elections: PollA survey of 1,600 people, published Thursday by the Levada Center, a research group, showed that 45 percent — down from 60 percent in May 2007 — favor elections to transfer power between leaders. Twenty-two percent prefer a system in which a leader appoints a successor and hands over power, an increase from 15 percent eight years ago.
More Russians Distrust West; Want Normalized Relations75 percent think that Russia should normalize relations with the United States and other Western nations. Most respondents also think negatively of the US, EU, and Ukraine.
Two-Thirds of Russians Think Their Country Is Great PowerSixty-five percent of Russians surveyed by the independent Levada Center pollster said Russia was a great power, compared to 25 percent who disagreed. Four years ago, in 2011, the split was around 50-50.
The Dark Side of a Free Floating RubleOne year after the Central Bank stopped defending the ruble against devaluation, this article lists five ill effects of that decision.
Russia's Economy: What Do the Numbers Tell Us?The collapse in oil prices, coupled with economic sanctions, has significantly impaired economic growth. The question is: How bad is it, and what are the future prospects for recovery?
Half of Russia's Richest People Are Planning to Cash OutIt's been a quarter century since the fall of the Soviet empire triggered one of history's greatest wealth transfers. Now bankers are preparing for another as Russia's first generation of capitalists makes way for the next.
Sanctions "Rewire" Russian Finance"Now sanctions are in place, more and more corporates realise that there is a risk their name could appear on the list and we saw a highly accelerated withdrawal of foreign currency liquidity from foreign banks and a growth of corporate deposits in Russia."
Russia Sees Biggest Decline in Wages, Retail Sales Since 1999Real wages fell 10.9 percent in October from a year earlier. Sales declined 11.7 percent from a year earlier after shrinking 10.4 percent the previous month.
Ukraine Exits 18 Months of Recession to Face Meager RecoveryUkraine's economy exited 1 1/2 years of recession last quarter, reaching a milestone toward what officials predict will be a drawn-out recovery.
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Hello I am Kelly and I am originally from Wales. I have moved around the UK throughout my single days, Cardiff, Bristol and then London. In 2014 we had our beautiful son and we also bought our house in Wales. After 18 months of my husband returning on weekends due to work commitments, we decided enough was enough. We are back living together as a full-time family in England.
I used to work for the NHS, as a paediatric nurse and within the health visiting service. For the last couple of years I have been a stay at home mother. I am currently researching and exploring my career options. Motherhood has certainly changed my priorities in more ways than one.
I enjoy being active, love pilates, exercise, road trips, being outdoors, adventures, making memories with family and friends (old & new), learning from others, trying new stuff, holidays, dark chocolate, animals (esp my little dog), interior design, fashion and I try to lead a healthy life style. This year I have been doing a personal development course because I want to learn more about myself, identify internal barriers with the end goal to achieve everything I want out of life. I hope my positivity shines through in my blogs and you enjoy all the posts. Please come and join me on my social media platforms for regular posts and interactions.
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Let's make things happen.
It's what I do best. Get in touch.
Tune in to my streams for live acoustic-pop covers and original music three times per week on Twitch.
As a long-time digital nomad, I show you how to improve your life through bartering and networking.
My adventure so far...
Launched Luck Engineer
Launched SEO Prompts
Launched Dialect Pro
Published Catching Up to the Internet
Released Snippets Theme
Established Seriously Inspired
Started songwriting First Aid Project
Released Anatomy Theme
Launched Without Boxes
Released the Dictionary Plugin
Performed in Paris, France
I played original music for hundreds of guests in front of the Eiffel tower.
Got surgery in Luxembourg
Thanks to my amazing insurance, I was finally able to get LASEK surgery.
Spent the summer at Lake Garda, Italy
I took my first real holidays in Italy with Melina's extended family.
Spoke in Berlin, Germany
I was invited to speak on the 2017 UNIT freelancers panel in Berlin, Germany.
Traveled to Copenhagen, Cologne, Rome, Athens
Our good friend Danielle was able to visit me in Europe and explore.
Moved to Trier, Germany
I moved to Trier, the oldest city in Germany, while Melina finishes her degree.
Traveled to Milan, Venice
Melina and I whisked ourselves away to Italy for my 27th birthday.
Traveled to Vienna, Austria
WordPress calls! I was fortunate to make it to WordCamp Europe 2016.
Studied German
Ich kann jetztz ein bisschen Deutsch sprachen. Wie geht es dir?
Traveled 7 cities from New Orleans to Seattle
My friend Chris and I made a last hurrah through the USA before flying off indefinitely.
Moved to Flagg Ranch
I took on my first seasonal job serving tables in the stunning Grand Tetons.
Cycled from San Diego to Salt Lake City
After landing back home in San Diego I pushed off on my bicycle to Salt Lake.
Traveled to North & South Island
2.5 weeks in a camper van, then hung out in Fox Glacier for 2 months.
Traveled to Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Cairns, Tasmania
Highlights include open water diving in the Great Barrier Reef, and sustainable farming.
Traveled to Singapore, Cambodia
Cambodia was a wild adventure of food, tuk-tuks, and ancient temples.
Traveled to United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Romania, Italy, Croatia
I flew into Europe for the second time and stayed 3 months, which included a Budapest apartment.
Traveled to Belgium, France, Monaco, Hungary
I joined a last-minute saga through Europe, on a rush ordered passport.
Moved to Austin, Texas
After a rough time out in San Diego, CA, I knew it was time for a change.
Worked at Platt College
I created a beginner's introduction to JavaScript, and taught PHP courses.
Traveled through 48 States
It's simple: two girls on one seven-month road trip to see the entire USA.
Worked at WebAssist
Aided in software programming, testing, and graphic design as well as developing eCommerce solutions.
Worked at Tapioca Mobile
Designed interfaces for internal and external use for Ruby on Rails solutions.
Worked at Casa Palmera
Assisted with Google AdWords, SEO optimization, web design, and content writing.
Studied at Platt College
Received an A.A. in Graphic Design and a B.S. in Media Arts


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Rewilding California Rivers
By John Carlon, President, River Partners
California Conservation Corps members implementing a River Partners planting scheme at Dos Rios Ranch.
In 1998, Barney Flynn and I started River Partners with the sole mission of rewilding rivers. We weren't interested in fighting others to stop the destruction of riparian habitat - the forest that grows along rivers, we wanted to create it. Our plan was to engage farmers and ecologists in river conservation. We didn't know it at the time but this would be our first step in a long journey of building collaborative partnerships.
Why only focus on Rivers? Because healthy rivers, and the water that flows through them, are the lifeblood of our communities.
Since the Gold Rush we have been trashing our rivers. The 49ers turned them inside out with dynamite and hydraulic mining. A hundred years later we built dams - first Shasta then Oroville. Now we have completely re-plumbed our rivers so that we can sell water. Like a teenager with a credit card we have been on a spending spree with our ecological capital. It has been all about us – spend now pay later.
Our young organization wanted to reverse this trend and make our rivers healthy again. How could a small, non-profit help solve an environmental crisis this big? We would plant trees - a few at first, and then hundreds, and then thousands, and then tens of thousands. We would continue to plant trees until all of the wildlife species that depend on these forests for their survival are safe from extinction.
When most people think of a river they picture flowing water, but rivers are also floodplains - the land where a river is now, has been in the past, or will be in the future. Floodplains filter out pollutants, slow down and disperse flood water, and recharge our aquifers. They are also some of the most biologically productive places on the planet. And our floodplains are literally teeming with wildlife - birds that migrate from as far away as Argentina and the Arctic Circle, and resident wildlife that are found nowhere else. Like canaries in a coal mine when these birds start to disappear our rivers are in trouble.
Ninety-five percent of California's riparian habitat is gone. As the last remaining blocks of forest die off – they're not replaced. The natural processes that rejuvenate these forests are altered and our rivers can no longer heal themselves. All attempts to regenerate riparian habitat in California without human intervention have failed. When people tried retiring farmland to let the forest come back on its own all that grew back were weeds. Armed with the belief that we could make native plants grow, we started actively planting back forests, one tree at a time. The mystery was no one could tell us what our forest should look like. We started experimenting, randomly planting different native trees across fields and monitoring the results. As we learned how to match the right tree with the right soil and site conditions we expanded our operation. With our new plant designs our trees grew faster and died less often. We planted more; our hope was that if we could establish a large enough patch of habitat wildlife would move in. Just like in a certain movie, we believed that if we "built it they would come." Gophers and voles were the first to show up. They moved in and ate everything we planted. We survived the attack but learned an important lesson about restoration ecology – you have to be careful who you invite to dinner.
Once we were confident that we could get native plants to grow and survive, we wanted to go big. Our goal was to double the amount of existing riverside forest, to plant 20,000 acres. To do this, we would need to plant hundreds of acres at a time, something that had never been done with riparian species. Utilizing modern agricultural practices we went to work. We tried different planting methods and built customized farming equipment. Most importantly, as ecologists and farmers, we learned to work together.
River Partners now has the capacity to actively rewild a floodplain in three years. In year-one we clear the ground, prepare it for planting, install an irrigation system, and plant the native trees, shrubs, and grasses. In years two and three we control the weeds and water the plants. By the end of the third growing season we have trees 30 foot tall that are able to survive on their own without any further human attention.
As our forests matured our focus shifted to wildlife – were they actually utilizing the habit we created. To help us answer this question we invited biologists to start monitoring our projects. Working together we learned how to arrange combinations of plants into groups that would attract different kinds of wildlife. We continued to adapt and modify our plant designs and wildlife poured into our projects. Fields that supported 4 different kinds of birds before we started had 53 different species three years later. Larger animals moved in as well. In some of our newly rewilded areas we had so many mountain lions that we had to provide mountain lion safety training for our employees.
Planting our first 100-acre project attracted the attention of the agricultural community. Our neighbors worried that our wildlife would damage their crops. Fearful of government regulators they were reluctant to share a fence line with an environmental group that harbors endangered species. When farmers started showing up at public meetings, objecting to our projects, we realized we had a problem.
Before we put another tree in the ground we met with all of our neighbors and listened to their concerns. I think it helped that we spoke farming, but I was still amazed by the results. Working together, we developed projects that benefited all of us. We could buffer their fields from flood damage and they could help us implement our projects. Hiring farmers to work on our projects resulted in larger plantings with better plant survivorship.
Almost all of the land we work on is located inside floodways. After we planted a thousand acres of forest the flood control community became alarmed. Like farmers before them, they showed up at public meetings opposing our projects. The flood engineers were concerned that we endangering public safety by clogging floodways with vegetation. They were worried that the trees we were planting would grow wild and out of control and make their job of keeping flood channels clear much more difficult. Fearful of government regulators they were reluctant to share a levee with an environmental organization that harbors endangered species. Sound familiar?
Our new challenge was to design forests that we could safely plant in floodways that would still provide high quality habitat for wildlife. To meet this challenge we needed the help of engineers. Working together, we identified some remarkable opportunities. Many riparian trees are very flexible and allow floodwaters to pass unimpeded. While floodwaters damage farms and cities it nourishes riparian forests. When we take land out of production and convert it into forest we take it out of harm's way and provide a location to divert floodwater. Unlike the landowners before us, we are happy to "park" floodwater on our land. This kind of flooding is not only great for wildlife, it also improves public safety. Rewilding rivers is one of the most cost effective methods of flood control.
Working with ecologists, farmers, biologists, and engineers River Partners now restores 1,000-acres a year. Over the last 15 years we have planted almost 2 million trees, rewilding 8,000 acres. People who use to be our biggest critics have become some of our best clients. From San Diego to Redding, songbirds, brush rabbits, foxes, and mountain lions are surviving in habitat we created. Even some of those disappearing songbirds are starting to come back. A least Bell's vireo, a bird that had not been seen in the Central Valley for 60 years, built it's nest, and fledged it's young, in a tree we planted.
We are off to a good start but it's going to take more work to restore our river's health. We have to reconnect our rivers to their floodplains and improve in-stream flows. Restoring natural river processes will not only help wildlife, it will also keep our supply of water clean and dependable. Truly, rewilding our rivers will take more than farmers, ecologists, biologists, and engineers working together – it's going to take all of us.
The above article originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of the River Partners Journal.


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31 Aug hEDGE Announces New Sponsor: Oliver Wyman to join at the Gold Level
Toronto, ON (July 7, 2014): hEDGE 2014 is extremely pleased to announce that Oliver Wyman will be joining hEDGE 2014 as a Gold sponsor. With a world-renowned financial services practice within their spectrum of expertise in management consulting, Oliver Wyman helps the world's leading financial institutions address their most significant challenges to shape the future of the industry. Their understanding of the evolving market structures, economics, and strategic and regulatory trends across the financial services sector will bring unique and unparalleled value to hEDGE's delegates.
During the conference, Oliver Wyman will host a panel on High Frequency Trading ("HFT") in collaboration with leading Canadian financial services firms. In addition, hEDGE 2014 delegates will have the opportunity to network and build relationships with management consulting professionals during the all-firm networking session.
We would like to welcome Oliver Wyman as a new sponsor and we look forward to building a relationship in the future.
About Oliver Wyman
With offices in 50+ cities across 25 countries, Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.


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Latino STEM Alliance is once again preparing for our Annual Robotics Competition and Family Science Festival to be held on May 20. As you know, events like this are only successful because of volunteers like you. We are hoping that you will join us once again this year as a volunteer at our event. This year's event will be our biggest yet! We are expecting double the amount of teams competing this year compared to last. In addition, we are expecting a minimum of 20 STEM related exhibitors that will be conducting STEM related activities for students and the general public. We have many volunteer roles available; the most critical being judges for the robotics competition.
Available Volunteer Roles:
- Competition Judges (Up to 20 needed); Starting at 9:30 on day of competition
- Registration Desk (Multiple shifts available)
- Friday night set-up (6-8 P.M.)
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Lunch Room Set-up/Monitor
- Social Media Manager
- Exhibitor Manager
- Saturday Breakdown
If you are interested in volunteering at this year's competition, please confirm via email which role you are interested and complete the attached volunteer interest form. If you have any questions, please let me know. I will follow-up next week with additional details for those interested in volunteering.
Thank you for your continued support in inspiring the next generation of future STEM professionals!
Sarah Abramson
Latino STEM Alliance
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August 31, 2009 --Porsche is rolling out its first hybrid. The 2010 Cayenne SUV promises 25 percent better fuel economy than its traditional six-cylinder model.
The hybrid version will be able to drive up to 32 miles per hour on electric power only.
Porsche also rolled out its new four-door sedan, the Panamera.
Porsche says if the Cayenne hybrid is successful, the new Panamera could become its next hybrid.


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Red Carnation Hotels are a collection of family-run, award-winning boutique hotels in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland and the USA. Each hotel is a landmark of history and tradition, with an exceptional reputation for exquisite fine dining, leading spas and sumptuous surroundings. Great pride is taken in delivering warm, thoughtful and highly personalised service.
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Howard Shalwitz, Artistic Director
HOWARD SHALWITZ has been the visionary force behind Woolly Mammoth for 37 seasons. Under his leadership, Woolly has grown from a tiny alternative theater to one of the most influential creators of provocative new theatre in America. Howard was the recipient of the 2014 Margo Jones Award in recognition of his lifetime commitment to new American plays, and the 2012 Distinguished Finalist for the Zelda Fichandler Award for Outstanding Regional Director. He received the 2011 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Director for Clybourne Park, and was nominated for the same award in 2014 for Stupid Fucking Bird. In recent seasons, he directed the premieres of Zombie: The American, Civilization, Fever/Dream, and Big Death and Little Death, along with Baby Screams Miracle, She Stoops to Comedy, Measure for Pleasure, and The Faculty Room. Howard has also directed for other leading American companies including New York Theatre Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, Arena Stage, Syracuse Stage, and Milwaukee Rep. He received his BA in Philosophy from Wesleyan University and his MA in Teaching from Brown University before launching his career as an actor and director in 1976.
Meghan Pressman, Managing Director
MEGHAN PRESSMAN joined Woolly as Managing Director in 2014. Previously, she served as Director of Development for Signature Theatre in New York, a $12 million nonprofit Off-Broadway theater organization. Prior to joining Signature, she served as Berkeley Rep's Associate Managing Director as well as the Managing Director for The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work. There she oversaw the launch of the program in 2012 and the inaugural summer lab, which hosted over 100 artists working on 13 new projects. Meghan has served numerous other theatre and arts organizations across the country including Yale Repertory Theatre as Associate Managing Director, Chicago Theatre for Young Audiences as Co-Founding Managing Director, and at the Chicago Improv Festival as an Associate Producer. She holds an MFA in theater management from Yale School of Drama, an MBA from Yale School of Management, and a BA from Boston College. At Yale, she was the recipient of the Morris J. Kaplan Award and the Benjamin Mordecai Scholarship, both for recognition in theater management. She is on the National Board for the Theatre Communications Group and was a member of the Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2016.
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Most everyone has seen the shocking footage of the riotous protesters that opposed billionaire businessman and presidential candidate Donald Trump's right to speak freely in California last week.
The angry crowd, composed of a loose conglomeration of devout leftists, black and latino activists, and ill-informed college students earning cash to protest, harassed and assaulted Trump supporters, destroyed both personal and public vehicles, burned American flags while waving Mexican flags, and violently clashed with the police trying to keep the scene safe.
The "Never Trump" and media figures could barely contain their glee as they placed the blame for the riot upon Trump himself, pointing to the protests and riots as proof that nobody in the state likes Trump and that he has limited support from Republicans, much less the general electorate.
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Much to the consternation of his critics and rivals, the protests and riots following his recent rally in California have only served to boost his poll numbers tremendously, instead of fueling his opposition.
Everybody is talking about the protesters burning the American flags and proudly waving Mexican flags. I want America First – so do voters!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 2, 2016
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Whereas Trump was only leading his closest rival, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, by 8 points last month, 40-32, that lead has now climbed to an astonishing 34 percent, as the billionaire now leads the senator 54-20, according to KSDK.
In case you had forgotten about Ohio Gov. John Kasich, as most of the rest of America already has, he is still polling at 16 percent in Cali.
This is huge news for Donald Trump, and goes to show that the more the angry protesters on the left form up in riotous opposition to him, the more such actions only strengthen his support among the growing base of American people sick and tired of the way society has been headed under liberal and establishment control.
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When we get back from our family vacation, Lennox will be moving up to the primary level at school – or as she would call it, "big girl class". We are so excited for her and she is excited for herself! She is going to get to experience and learn so many new things, I can't wait to watch it all. So since she will officially be a "big girl" *sniff sniff*, it's time to turn her "baby" room into a better space for her.
We have her crib in there still, her changing table has become a place to store things, she doesn't have accidents in bed or any type of diapers, so there really is no reason why we shouldn't be moving on!
I don't know exactly what the plan is yet, I of course have turned to Pinterest to find some good ideas and inspiration. I know I want her to have a fun little reading corner – she loves her play tent so I figured we could incorporate that into her room as well. Here are a few ideas I like:
Lennox has a ton of books and stuffed animals so we need to figure out better way to organize and store them. I am going to have my dad make this stuffed animal zoo – I think Lennox will LOVE it! I also love the idea of displaying the books rather than having a book shelf, not sure which is better idea yet though. The shelves would be nice to take up some wall room.
And lastly, Lennox has a huge closet for a kid, but everything has to be hung. Honestly, that takes too much time and she can't reach it, so I'm thinking we need to get her a dresser. The IKEA MALM dressers are simple and easy. I would like to dress it up a bit and then in Montessori fashion, encourage Lennox to learn where everything goes and where she needs to get items when its time to get dressed. Applying some type of decals or drawing pictures on the dresser w/ a chalk pen, would do the trick! Both of these are boy-ish but I think I could make it look girly!
As far as her bed, we will keep her crib but turn it into a toddler bed and she has a quilt and sheet set from her crib set as well. At some point we will upgrade her to a twin bed, but for right now, I think we are good with keeping the toddler bed. She loves her crib and doesn't try to get out but it probably is time to start transitioning her out of it!
So, that is my plan so far – if you have any great ideas that you have incorporated into your kids rooms, I would love to see them!


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Welcome to The Dorms!
- The Dorms are a set of luxurious housing facilities in the Elemental Academy. There is currently a total of 25 dorms, most of which are full.
- Each Dorm is different from the other, and the Academy gives students the right to have up to 6 roommates in one dorm. Roommates are currently assigned by School Staff. So please contact one of them to receive a room*.
- *Please remember to review the school policy before roleplaying.
Dorms Status
- Dorms 1-23 are full.
- Dorms 24-25 have just opened!
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Approved at PTFA Meeting
Wednesday 4th June 2014
- To promote close cooperation between parents, teachers and friends of the school in all matters pertaining to the well-being and betterment of the school and its pupils
- To encourage communication between the aforementioned with the purpose of engaging all in activities that support and advance the education and welfare of the children.
- To facilitate the above through the organisation of social, educational and fundraising activities.
Membership of the PTFA shall be open to:
- Serving members of the teaching staff
- Parents, guardians and friends of children currently in attendance at Chartfield School
- Volunteers serving Chartfield School
- Friends of the school.
General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held within the first two weeks following the commencement of the Autumn Term each September.
Notice shall be posed regarding the time and date of the meeting at least ten days in advance, using a letter sent home to each parent and through electronic means (through the school website and social media pages).
Business shall include:
- Reports from the retiring Chairperson of the PTFA
- The Treasurer's report
- The election of the PTFA Committee
At all Annual General Meetings, each person present shall be entitled to one vote. The Committee shall have the power to call an Extraordinary General Meeting giving at least 14 days' notice and by including a Formal Agenda.
The Committee
Business of the PTFA shall be managed by the Committee, which shall consist of at least three members (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.
They shall be elected for a one-year term and be eligible for re-election. The Committee may co-opt any member to fill a vacancy occurring between AGMs. The co-opted member shall retire at the next AGM, but shall be eligible for re-election.
Teaching staff (defined by acting in any position in which payment is made for services rendered) are permitted to be members of the Committee. However, to maintain the independence of the Committee, they shall be exempt from involvement with any financial matters.
The Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that all property/monies received by/for the PTFA shall be applied for the aims of the PTFA. Accurate records shall be kept regarding income and expenditure, and should be made available to parents at the time of each AGM.
Funds of the PTFA shall be lodged in a bank, building society or other account in the name of the PTFA. Cheques shall be drawn or withdrawn against the signature of the two named Committee members.
The Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping accurate records of the financial transactions of the PTFA.
The books shall be made available to an independent examiner (whether appointed by the Committee or not) at any point.
The accounts of the PTFA shall be closed on 31st July in preparation for the new school year and AGM in September
The Committee shall meet as frequently as may be found necessary, but not less often than once every two months during the school year, and at any time on the request of the Chairperson or School Proprietor.
A minimum of ten days' notice shall be given prior to a Committee meeting.
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Changes or additions must be made at an AGM, or an EGM called for that purpose. Such proposed changes shall be specified in the notice given when calling the meeting, and approved by no less than two thirds of those present.
In the event that the PTFA ceases to exist, any remaining funds shall be distributed in a manner that directly benefits the children of the school.


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About Us
About I Love Steppin'
Updated: Friday, December 2, 2012
Founded in April 2008 by Jeff Clark of Detroit, MI...I Love Steppin' is an open community of dancers who love Chicago Style Steppin'. We come together in various cities across the country to network, market and communicate our ideals on how to increase the awareness of this dance we all love.
On the ILS website you will find information on Upcoming Events & Workshops across the country. If you are looking for a Steppin Classes in your area or visiting another city and want to know where to find Steppers Sets, ILS has that information also.
Check out the I Love Steppin T-Shirt Photos and make sure you get your T-Shirt today. If you need a DJ to spin at one of your steppin events you can find one in the Steppin DJ's category. You can also keep up with the birthdays of steppers from across the country by viewing photos in the Birthdays category.
The latest feature to the website is the ILS Blog Spot. These blogs are perspective pieces written by contributing authors. The blogs not only keep the dance community informed but also explain the current trends in Chicago Style Steppin' and encourage non steppers to check out what the dance is all about.
I Love Steppin Contacts, from various cities across the country, are listed here to provide you with up to date information about what's going on in your city. Each contact can be reached through their Facebook page or through their individual website.
I Love Steppin' hosts a weekly steppers set and a yearly main event. Every Saturday...It's All About Steppin' as ILS hosts its weekly steppers set from 5pm-10pm at Fire Water II Bar & Grill, 6521 John R, Detroit, MI 48202. The featured DJ is Kirk "DJ Mix" Peterson.
The next main event for ISL is the I Love Steppin' 7th Year Anniversary Weekend, April 10-12, 2015. This event brings in steppers from across the country for three days of steppin'.
2009 ChiStepper People's Choice Award winner:
1. Best Steppin Promoter - I Love Steppin (1st Place)
2. Best News Letter/Eblast - I Love Steppin (1st Place)
2010 ChiStepper People's Choice Awards winner:
1. Steppin' Promoter of the Year - I Love Steppin (1st Place)
2. Top Steppin' Entrepreneur of the Year - I Love Steppin (1st Place)
3. Best Newsletter/Eblast of 2010 - I Love Steppin (1st Place)
4. Best Weekly Steppers Set of 2010 - Fire Water II Bar & Grill on Saturdays (I Love Steppin) (2nd Place)
5. Best Steppin' Nightclub of 2010 - Fire Water II Bar & Grill (Detroit) (3rd Place)
By Dan Land
Steppin is a derivative of several African American dance forms, The Ring-Shout, The Cakewalk, The Jitterbug, The Swing, The Offtime, The Bop, and The New Bop in particular.
A dance consisting of two or more people dancing as partners in synchronization to a 6 or 8 count beat to musical sounds of Jazz, Soul, Funk, R&B, Neo Soul, or Rapp music.
Steppin is currently one of the most popular aspects of America's social climate, gaining popularity at a very rapidpace, manifesting in many major cities, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Houston, Milwaukee, L.A., Oakland, Seattle, and other heavy populated areas..
Attire consist of a form of rag time, black tie, and modern fashion designs twisted into a unique style of contemporary designs better known as Steppers Sharp usually reflecting a combination of times throughout African American history, the gouyster in particular.
A dance form very popular throughout Chicago's African American community. A dance of unity and positive atmosphere, currently enjoyed and adopted by people throughout American society under the reference of Hand dancing, Ballroom, The Swing, Steppin , and the Bop.
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Someone burglarized an Edgewood fire station overnight and stole, among other things, a rescue tool worth more than $10,000, the East Pierce firefighters union said Tuesday.
Equipment and one firefighter's iPhone were also taken from Station 118 at 10105 24th St. E., IAFF Local 3520 said via Facebook.
Pierce County sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said the burglary appears to have happened Monday between 10 and 10:30 p.m. The rescue tool taken was the Jaws of Life, he said.
Also taken were two radios worth more than $5,000 and protective equipment, the union said. A neighbor found a firefighter's gear bag containing personal protective equipment worth $2,500.
The union said it appeared the thief got into the station through a window on the side, likely while firefighters were inside.
East Pierce Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Jim Jaques said a loaner piece of extrication equipment should be at the station Wednesday, to replace the missing Jaws of Life.
He said the department is considering measures such as cameras and alarm systems: "to better secure our stations."
Anyone with information is asked to call Tacoma-Pierce County Crime Stoppers at 253-222-TIPS (8477).


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I am an existing food establishment that would like to participate in a special event what do I do?
Existing food establishment permits do not extend outside of an approved facility. Therefore, existing food establishments must obtain an Application for a Temporary Food Permit from the Washoe County Health District when operating outside of the approved facility. Temporary food establishments must operate in accordance with the Regulations of the Washoe County District Board of Health Governing Food Establishments, Section 210.
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Pain is an issue that most of us would rather live without but unfortunately, it is something that we often deal with on a day to day basis. It can take place in any part of the body but it often occurs in some of the larger joints, such as the knee and the hip. In addition, back pain is something that affects many people and it can be a chronic issue.
Although we might blame the direct area where we are experiencing pain, it could actually occur because of an issue with another part of the body. In fact, you can often look to the feet as a source of the problem. They are the hardest working part of the human body and if you don't care for them properly, it could easily lead to knee, back or hip pain.
Fortunately, there are some exercises you can do to strengthen the feet. When you do them regularly, it can improve your balance and helps to prevent pain.
1. Toe Presses – More than likely, you have heard of bench presses, but you can also do a similar exercise with your feet. They are low impact, relaxing and can help to warm your feet up for activity. Sand tall with your knees slightly bent. Grip the floor with your toes for 3 seconds and release. Repeat 10 times, 3 times daily.
2. Toe Walking – I want you to think ballerina for this one. Walking on your toes strengthens the muscles and ligaments in the ball of the boot and the toes. Stand on your tiptoes for the exercise and walk for 20 seconds. Rest 10 seconds and repeat 5 times. Do this exercise twice per day.
3. Ankle Circles – Keeping the ankles flexible is important because if they are tight, the rest of the body compensates in some way or another. This could end up being a painful problem. Lay on your back and extend 1 leg over your head. Rotate the ankle clockwise for 10 rotations; then 10 rotations counterclockwise. Swith legs and repeat.
4. Resisted Flexion
This is a great exercise to target the smaller muscles in the foot. It helps with balance and to prevent injury.
You will need an exercise band for this exercise. Sit on the floor and straighten your feet in front of you. Wrap and exercise band around a chair leg or bedpost and to the top of your feet. Slide back until you feel the tension of the band.
Flex your foot backward to the count of 5. Release and repeat 10 times.
5. Toe Pencil Pickups – This is an easy and fun exercise. Stand in front of a pencil on the floor and use your toes to grab it and lift it off of the ground. Hold for 10 seconds and drop it. Repeat 5 times for each foot.
This entire exercise routine should only take 20 minutes to complete. Perform them every 2 or 3 days for the best results.
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Fish, or sea-fruit, cooperate with humans by falling off underwater branches and floating to the surface. Bite into ocean flora with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of fresh seafood, Italian fare, and drinks at Cucina Di Pesce in East Village.
Calling itself "the romantic Italian restaurant," Cucina Di Pesce offers a menu of seafood, pastas, and meats in an elegantly decorated and comfortable setting. Inaugurate a feast with a fresh caprese antipasto ($8) with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil before continuing on to a plate of fusilli sun-dried tomato ($11) or vegetarian lasagna ($11). Feed frenzily upon sea fares with a serving of linguini and clams in white-wine sauce ($14); shrimp scampi sautéed in butter, garlic, and lemon ($14); or broiled sea bass ($18). Meataholics will appreciate entrees such as the olive-oiled chicken balsamic ($12), a cutlet of veal marsala ($14), or a 16 oz. top sirloin steak ($19) served with mashed potatoes and greens. Cucina Di Pesce's gallant bar stands at attention to satisfy any diner's libatious cravings.
Cucina Di Pesce breathes warm, inviting breaths of ambience into its interior and the ears of passersby. Candlelit tables, fancy pillows, brick fireplaces, and red-illuminated ceiling supporters welcome guests while giant portraits of cows, elephants, and winged monkeys stare down from the palm-leafy-framed walls.
Reservations are required at Cucina Di Pesce.
New York Magazine named Cucina Di Pesce a Critics' Pick, and readers gave it a nine out of ten:
- This is one of the best places in the city to get good Italian food on a budget. The pasta…will seduce even the most strident Atkins followers. – New York Magazine
Citysearchers give it a near-perfect 4.5 stars, Yelpers give it 3.5, and Gayot gives it a 13/20:
- For entrées, the spinach penne served with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and Fontina in a cream sauce will send you home happy. – Gayot
- Absolutely love this place. Very romantic, non-pretentious, great service. Food was spectacular. – Diannaboyer, Citysearch
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires May 28, 2011. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per table. Reservation required. Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with other offers. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.


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''If a business is not using video, they are now behind their competition'' - Digital Marketing expert Sage Lewis.
Buenos Aires, AR (PRWEB) February 26, 2014
The word "engagement" may be dangerously close to making marketers cringe from overuse, but with social media continuing to reign in media campaigns, the focus on engagement continues to sharpen.
With this in mind, Yum Yum Videos explored the current trends in marketing and what some experts believe we'll see emerging in 2014.
Social media still experiences reluctance from small to mid-sized business, but many brand experts believe that a strong social media strategy will become imperative for small business growth in 2014. In a recent poll by Adobe, 14% of marketers placed social media as the primary key to superior performance over the next three years, ranking it higher than both digital advertising and public relations efforts. Facebook and Twitter led the way as the top social media marketing channels with Google+ rising rapidly over the last three years to take third position. 73% of online adults now frequent a social networking site of some kind and businesses who adopt a cohesive, strategic approach to social media may gain the upper hand.
Online video is a rapidly growing, versatile marketing tool and a full 81% of senior marketing executives now use video content in their marketing programs. If a business is not using video, they are now behind their competition, according to Digital Marketing expert Sage Lewis. From one initial investment, a single video offers great mileage integrated across your landing page, social media sites, YouTube, pay-per-click advertising or connected to QR codes and viewed on mobile devices. In fact, mobile video traffic represented 53% of traffic by the end of 2013. Video and email marketing seem to be a match made in heaven, offering a 200-300% increase in click-through rates when included in business emails.
SEO is still misunderstood by many, but optimizing your SEO strategy remains an important marketing tool. Placing focus on local SEO can deliver highly targeted consumers directly to a business website and physical location. Online video is an excellent tool to help increase search engine optimization with video results appearing in 70% of the top 100 search listings on Google.
Mobile marketing gives anytime, anywhere access to information and smartphone usage in the US increased by 50% in 2013. Marketers can no longer look at mobile use as a marginal audience as nearly 40% of the time people spend online is now through mobile devices. Video remains king of mobile with reports showing that two out of ten mobile subscribers watch video on their devices, generating more than 50% of traffic on wireless networks.
Content marketing continues to be popular, but the trend is leaning towards a focus on customization and branding. 78% of CEOs think custom content is the future of marketing. Sharing great content effectively across all channels, from a Facebook page to YouTube, blogs and other social media in a cohesive way to get the message out. 68% of consumers are likely to spend time reading content from brands they like.
Though there may not be many surprises in the current marketing trends, the growing statistics continue to be impressive. There are some interesting new ideas from the experts about the future of marketing that companies may want to start looking at now.
A strong international presence is becoming more impactful according to Moz.com. In a recent industry survey, the Seattle based company found that 51% of their respondents lived outside of the United States and 47% of respondents reported that they optimized their marketing for two or more languages.
Brand advocacy is where Ekaterina Walter, co-founder of Branderati believes brand strategy is heading for 2014 with a focus placed on creating sustainable relationships with true advocates of the brand; marketing through fans, not to fans. Word of mouth recommendation is the main factor behind 20-50% of all purchasing decisions.


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Would your employees benefit from a work-free hour to hang out with some cuddly pets? Studies show that interactions with animals can increase our levels of oxytocin – the stress reducing hormone.
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By Meenakshi
Price: 9,03,800
Pros : None in the rainy season
Cons : spots appear on the glass, leakage from the front glass
It has been 3 years since I have been using the Maruti Swift Dzire VXI. Till now I was not having any major problems with it except that sometimes the car got a little foggy from inside and the visibility became very unclear but as the problem occurred and disappeared I took it very lightly. But this monsoon the problem has become a blunder. The front glass has developed a film-like thing with small spots on it. And it worsens when it rains because of moisture. The wipers are of no use at all in such a situation. In fact the spots appear when I swipe the glass with wipers and disappear after a while and then again appear with the next wiper swipe. Yes the fog disappears when I switch on the heater.
The worst part is that at times of heavy shower there is a slight leakage from the front glass. When I went to the service centre and informed them that the problem was there even in the first year after I purchased it but they were very ignorant to it and blamed me that I should have informed them about it the very first year. I am very disappointed by their reaction. They have asked me for a good amount to fix the problem. But I don't want to spend any money as the fault is of the company and not mine. If I don't get relieved in some days I am thinking of going to next level to resolve my problem.
Comments (3)
Monday, July 16, 2012Reply
Rainy season problem is facing by every car driver.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012Reply
Heavy rain gives problem in all kind of cars, it's not only the case with your Maruti Swift Dzire. Well it will be better if you go for the repair.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012Reply
Car in the rainy season should insist on the maintenance and safe driving


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'No right-thinking CEO can rely on Intuition - can they?'
If you can't sort out your problem and your mind is exhausted with looping back across the same material - without resolving the issue - then consider the words of Paramahansa Yogananda:
'Your mental powers could not act in cooperation and harmony if there were no invisible master of intuition to guide them'.
No right thinking chief executive can rely on intuition. Can they?
In your world of reason and numbers surely this suggestion is only fit for your waste bin?
But maybe your problem is big enough - or old enough - or just intractable enough for you to consider something new.
Here's a bit more for you, from Paramahansa:
'The electric current flowing into a light bulb manifests in a tangible way in the form of light. But it is the electricity itself, travelling invisibly through the wires to the bulb, that is the cause of the light. Similarly, man's intelligence is the light of cognition in the body, and intuition is the current flowing through the wires of mind and intellect to produce light'.
(God Talks With Arjuna, The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 111, V43)
Let's face it.
Man-and-reason alone has come to a dead-end.
The solution is not more data.
It's in the opposite direction.
Spiritual scientists - not business school professors - can show you the way to a more powerful and effective form of problem-solving.
The science of intuition.
Best wishes
Strategy for a New World


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Benny Black (suede)
- 100% Wool
- Supreme winther lining
- Leather brim & button
- Micro velcro adjustable
- Various sizes
- Handmade by Master Bullmann in Germany
The satiated black color woolen cap will keep being resistend to sun and not fade as cotton or other fabrics would. The supreme goat leather on the brim is over time getting a beautifull patina, and is suitable in booth rainy days or other rough weather conditions, like snowy or hailstones.
On the inside this cap is keeping your head warm with a supreme quilted lining.
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Handmade in Germany by master Herr Bullmann.
He is the one who tought Wilgart how to make headwear, and is the only capmaker left in his region. Master Bullmann has been making caps for a long time, and holds exclusive know-how and experience in headwear making. This knowledge about craftsmanship and the old ways of doing things is highly appreciated by Wilgart, and the philosophy of the Master Herr Bullmann has naturally been transferred into the very core of our company. Wilgart is also not compromising on good craftsmanship and high quality, and is continuesly working in close collaboration with Bullani Mützen to maintain and preserve the traditional capmaking practices.
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Shorter, lower, more powerful and cheaper than the model it replaces, the new 370Z is poised to take Nissan's 40-year-old Z-car heritage to a new level.
Launched in New Zealand this month, it replaces the 350Z, which revived the Z-car label here in 2003.
As its name suggests, the 370Z sports a new engine. It is a 3.7-litre development of the 3.5-litre unit that powered the 350Z, now featuring a VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) system. Peak power is up to 245kW (from 206kW for the original 350Z) while torque peaks at 363Nm, and thanks to the VVEL system, has a much improved spread from low to high revs.
Helped also by the 370Z being lighter, economy improves at the same time as power rises, with the 10.4 litres per 100km standard cycle return for the manual-transmission version representing a 10% improvement over the 350Z.
The manual remains a six-speed, while the automatic, which comes with paddle-shift controls on the steering column, now features seven forward ratios. Both transmissions feature Nissan's unique SynchroRev Match system, which is designed to achieve smooth and rapid up- and down-shifts without fail.
Keeping the same aggressive look, based on a long bonnet and muscular flaring around its rear haunches, the 370Z is 100mm shorter than the 350Z in the wheelbase. It is also wider in both the front and rear track, with the latter increasing by 15mm and the latter by 55mm. There are 19-inch alloy wheels all round, with 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear tyres.
Weight savings have been made through a greater use of aluminium, both in the suspension and for the bonnet, doors and rear tailgate.
Safety innovations include a "pop-up'' bonnet that deploys to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision.
A keyless entry and go system gives access to the cabin, which features dual front and side airbags, heated power-adjustable seats, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, climate control, and a seven-channel premium sound system.
Pricing has been set at $71,200 for the manual and $73,200 for the seven-speed automatic, representing reductions of around $4500 from the list price of the outgoing 350Z.
NISSAN 370ZPrice: $71,200/$73,200 (manual/automatic) Engine: 3.7-litre six-cylinder petrol, max power 245kW@7000rpm, max torque email@example.com: 6-speed manual/7-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive.Brakes and stability systems: Front and rear ventilated discs with stability programming and anti-lock.Wheels, tyres: Alloy rims, 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear tyres.Fuel and economy: 95-octane petrol, 10.5l/100km on European combined cycle (manual). 10.4l/100km (auto). Tank capacity 70 litres.Dimensions: Length 4250mm, width 1850mm, height 1320mm.Warranty: Three years/100,000 kilometres with roadside assist.MAIN RIVALS Audi TT, Porsche Cayman.
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To be warm and trendy is a tough issue.
Thick sweaters make a woman look like a fatty and combining them with various shiny accessories is hard enough.
Turtleneck poncho sweater is a trendy look to stay away from cold and be different.
The sweater can be short or long sleeved and it can be long or short in length.
Short ones can be combined with jeans and pants of every kind, however long ones would be better with tights.
The price of turtleneck poncho sweater varies from 700$ if created by Ralph Lauren but can also be found with only 170$ at Michael Kors brand shops.
In addition, the price paid for the sweater might be fair when the poncho is used to cover the body line we would not like to share with the world and be trendy at the same time.
Plus, without paying any extra price, old, untamed pants or tights might look brilliant with this piece.
The item can be found in camel and beige tones, as well as other colors, however, camel and beige might look fit for the winter season associated with the same color combination of bag and shoes.
Before seeing those turtleneck poncho sweaters on everyone, it is better to have one these days, to start the New Year with a different warm look.
But at : Nord Strom


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Hometown Athlete of the Week: Baylee Wyscaver
ROSEBURG, Ore. - By her own admission, "shy" used to be an accurate term to describe Roseburg's Baylee Wyscaver.
As a four-year starter, Wyscaver has developed from a timid freshman into the vocal and emotional leader of the Indians' softball team.
"I've done a lot better this year. I'm typically super shy and don't talk, but I've done better on being more vocal and helping people out," Wyscaver said. "Even outside of softball I try to help people as much as I can."
This year, more than any, her veteran guidance is needed. Roseburg only starts 2 seniors in its starting lineup, Wyscaver being one of them.
"The girls follow her, we only have a couple other upperclassmenwe actually start four freshman on this team. So, her leadership has been so valuable this year," head coach Tony Campos said.
Wyscaver has earned a scholarship to play collegiate softball at the Oregon Institute of Technology.
Watch Hometown Athlete of the Week #LiveOnKMTR NBC 16 Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.


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A jewel in Cape Town's crown, Dunkley House is a shining example of how modern design and styling can enhance a period property's original features. From a family residence built in the early 1900's, we have created an elegant, contemporary guest establishment in a quaint Victorian street in Cape Town's historic old quarter offering luxury accommodation in the City Bowl.
Dunkley House offers visitors to Cape Town stylish accommodation in an area full of local flavor. Enjoy Bed and Breakfast accommodation in an urban sanctuary. Relax by the courtyard pool and chill out under the cool shade of the Banana palms in our private tropical garden.


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It went by in a flash and we were already on the last day of our trip in Taiwan. We woke up early to go to the Taipei International Flora Exposition 2011 where we heard it was a must see attraction, and people were lining up as early as 7 am. Well, I wouldn't and couldn't wake up that early to go line up even if I try, so we got up and left for the expo just right before 9. Once we arrived and saw the state of the lineup, and out of all the lineups I had seen on this trip, this one was actually the longest I had ever seen in my LIFE! It was so long that we couldn't even see where the line ended. After finding a spot to line up, it would've taken us at least an hour an a half to get inside an exhibition hall. I guess it could have been a much longer wait.
|OMG! (I was standing at the other end of the same lineup which looped around)
|Canada exhibit!
|Thailand exhibit!
Sonnentor Cafe
After a couple hours of roaming around the expo, I was already feeling the heat stroke in my "winter gear". Apparently, Taipei had been very chilly except for that day when it was sunny and deemed as the hottest day in the season (of course!). While the flowers were beautiful and we still had more than half of exposition to explore, I was dying from the heat and dehydration (and once again we were getting hungry). So we left the expo and searched for a nice, cool, relaxing place to have lunch. We ended up at Sonnentor Cafe, an organic cafe which is located in the Shilin district. Offering selections of European fare, bakery, tea and coffee, Sonnentor Cafe has been gaining reputation for their quality products made from fresh and organic ingredients. We arrived the cafe just passed the lunch rush. The ambiance was cozy, warm and welcoming. The patio situated at the front was lush with the botanical garden surrounding the area, which had put us to a calm and serene state after a long morning in the sun.
|Set lunch menu with soup, salad, entree, and a beverage
|A platter of organic bread
|Starter salad with orange yogurt dressing
|Hearty bowl of onion soup
|Creamy Fettuccine with eggs and bacon
|Fettuccine with roast vegetables gratin
|Pesto chicken fettuccine
|Napoleon for dessert
|Ending things off
Soon, the aftermath started to take effect when too much carbs at the table to make us feel really sleepy. But it was time to go back and pack before heading home. Thanks so much Ivy and family for being such great hosts and showing us around. We had a great visit with tons of great eats, and can't wait to come back again!


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"Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility."
― William Wordsworth, Lyrical Ballads
A (so far) anonymous and ambitious student of 21 who is quite fond of alliteration.
What, Why & When
I started this blog as I started college because I wanted to try something new and different to parallel the new and different journey I was embarking on into the mysterious world of early semi-adulthood. I suppose I am using this as an outlet for my thoughts and ideas as well as just a space to put down some of my personal experiences because I like writing poetry, prose, other random things, and I like recording important parts of my life.
I'd like for this blog to be a place fellow writers and all other good humans can come to read some (hopefully) interesting things, some pretty poetry that hopefully means something to them on a level above just prettiness, and perhaps get some dialogue going. But if not, then I'll just continue babbling to myself, and that's just fine too.
Read more about this in this post: Really, this time. Edit: That post is pretty outdated now, and was written when I was 18 just like the rest of the things on this about page, but I suppose I'll leave it here so you can see my original intentions and thoughts.
The limitless land that is the internet. That picture of Sather Gate might also be something of a slightly, not-so-subtle hint.
Click here to ask me anything else.


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The CEO of Angie's List doubled down on his opposition to the "fix" announced yesterday morning in the religious freedom debate in Indiana.
After intense pressure from a potent combination of gay lobby/big business/mainstream media, the Indiana legislature added language making it clear that businesses and individuals could not use a religious freedom defense in turning away a gay wedding. What's more the "fix" says Christians could go to jail for turning away gay wedding business.
That is not enough for Angie's List CEO Bill Oesterle, who says the "fix" does not go far enough. He wants "sexual orientation and gender identity" to become new categories of non-discrimination in hiring and housing, something only afforded in 18 other states, laws that have been used to privilege LGBTs over against Christians and to silence Christians in the workplace.
In making his announcement though, Oesterle, said, "There was no repeal of RFRA and no end to discrimination of homosexuals in Indiana." Oesterle is not up on his nomenclature. LGBT's find the term "homosexual" to be offensive, even pejorative.
The New York Times and the leading LGBT magazine in the country reported last year,
To most ears, it probably sounds inoffensive. A little outdated and clinical, perhaps, but innocuous enough: homosexual.
"But that five-syllable word has never been more loaded, more deliberately used and, to the ears of many gays and lesbians, more pejorative.
The question for Oesterle is — in the words of The Advocate — why does he still cling to the word homosexual, and does he really want his Christian employees silenced at work?
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