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using an axiom siemens scanner, researchers with stanford university school of medicine took high-resolution scans of the mummy, creating virtual slices of the body as small as 200 microns thick. then geeks at silicon graphics took those images and created a life-like, 3-d model of the mummy. the model enabled researchers to see writings on the inside of the burial wrappings that are usually destroyed when mummies are physically disected. they also found that the body is that of a girl (deduced from its long hair) and that she probably died of an internal illness.
the images are the most detailed images taken of a mummy to date, and they take up 96 gb of storage space.
you can see some of the images and get more information on this study at wired.
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we reported on a similar project in september of last year, but that project was only designed to recreate a reproduction of the mummy's head. the precise imaging used in this new study is equivalent to the types of graphics used in movies, and the detailed images created are phenomenal. i am amazed at the detail.
i am also excited at the prospects this and similar studies raise. if this type of technology can be developed into smaller, easy to move equipment, archaeological digs could see great advances. i can only imagine being able to see clear images of what is underground in a dig site and then being able to dig in specific places to extract or expose the desired artifact.
we are seeing other interesting technology being applied to historical research. for instance, historians and scientists at cornell university have been using x-ray technology to view worn inscriptions that cannot be read by the human eye.
these are some of the best uses of technology in my book. if we learn more about our past, we will be more prepared to embrace our future.
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|4?? (12:15pm est fri aug 05 2005)
good thing she was mummified with a birth certificate so they know how old she was. – by huh??
|wow…. (12:20pm est fri aug 05 2005)
oh, by the way… i forgot to say 1st post…
anyway, just looked at some of the images, man that is just incredible. the things them edumacated people can do are just amazing.
– by huh??
|trouble (12:34pm est fri aug 05 2005)
the girl is being sued by lawyers for the riaa for possible copyright infringement. – by itard
|interesting (1:27pm est fri aug 05 2005)
im not sure how i feel about this, i mean finding out stuff is usually a fun practice. im just wondering i would feel about 1000 years from now, people digging my body up and messing with it. i mean today you cant take organs from people unless they donate them and im pretty certain she never filled out any paperwork stating she wanted to be used for science…better yet shes under 18, so her parents would have to have filled out some paperwork and i don't think that they have it. – by brad
|huh do your research (1:28pm est fri aug 05 2005)
they know how old she is by doing a radiation test. – by nonya
|what was written there? (1:39pm est fri aug 05 2005)
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– by archerb
|grave robbers (2:19pm est fri aug 05 2005)
grave robbing is grave robbing no matter how old the grave is.there just a bunch of goulds.how would they like it if someone dug up there kin and took there jewlery. – by dam thievies
|i think… (2:34pm est fri aug 05 2005)
…they just used teeth/bone 'x-rays' to determine age…?
i could see them using radiocarbon-dating to determine absolute age (ie: how long ago she died), but that wouldn't necessarily give you her age, would it? – by god�
|re: god� (3:19pm est fri aug 05 2005)
i thought this article spells out, " scientists have not unwrapped the mummy." – by iknow you
|brad (4:12pm est fri aug 05 2005)
i don't think you will care much about your body 1000 years from now. – by slacker
|re: nonya (4:28pm est fri aug 05 2005)
i didn't know they could do a radition test to determine a persons age!! so like every time i get an x-ray, some one can tell how old i am??? – by huh??
|clone it up man (4:42pm est fri aug 05 2005)
let's go, get some dna and get those wacky south koreans working! – by spook
|re: huh?? (4:44pm est fri aug 05 2005)
the technique is called "radiocarbon dating" read up.
– by kratos
|also… (4:47pm est fri aug 05 2005)
even on the idea of know the age of the girl when she died. there are simple guidelines as to height and size that indicate age. even then, the age of 4 is an educated guess, given that the average stature of a person can change according to living conditions and diet. damn, i'm good. – by kratos
|re: kratos (6:24pm est fri aug 05 2005)
it's more accurate than that- ever hear of baby teeth? or skull sutures? not good! not good! baaaaad!
– by ziwiwiwiwiwiwiwiwiwi
|about sherit (12:48am est sat aug 06 2005)
sherit, as she was named, was between 4 and 6 at the time of her passing.
this was determined not by size, but by two distinctive clues, the "six year molar" and cartilage and bone structure of her hand.
there are a few clues to her gender, and the hair was the early one, however the definitive clue was her pelvic area.
this research allows her to tell us her story, that she was a loved child, a privileged child who came to a sudden demise.
her bone structure indicates that she was healthy, well fed. only royals or wealthy families could afford the ornate cartonage and intricate wrappings.
but more importantly, the perfumed resin on the mask still bear the handprints of a mother in sorrow.
in ancient egypt mummification was a way to preserve the body for the after life, in a way, sherit has resurrected.
|radiocarbon dating my ass (12:39am est mon aug 08 2005)
i went to that site and think it is some sort of dating service and it is not!!! – by needs date
|re: mcast (5:02pm est mon aug 08 2005)
that girl be looking like a million bucks after all dis time! – by shirley q. liquor
|grave robbing? (7:09pm est mon aug 08 2005)
sherit's grave was robbed years ago and if you knew anything about most museum curator's you would know how respectful they are of mummies they have in their collection. she has not been unwrapped, nor has any of her original cartonage been stripped from her body. learning more about her and other mummies help current science solve disease mysteries and shed light on our own history. in addition, radio carbon dating is very invasive because part of the skeleton has to be removed. even if it is a small amount, it is still destroying part of a mummy or skeleton. and radio carbon dating is still not 100% accurate. which is why dr. hawass will not allow his mummies to be dated in that fashion. so, yes age can be predicted through x-rays, teeth, growth plates in bones, size of skeletal frame, etc. can all predict age. some of you should do some research before you post ignorance. – by knows more than you
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Its still unknown how minifigs discovered Hellius, but they certainly were the right creatures to rock like hell and do the Metal Gods' bidding. Many greedy civilizations tried to colonize the planet due to its abundant rainbow and OT mines, but they didnt stay in it for long. Hellius is filled with wild creatures and electrifying mysteries, its very soul still shows signs of its wild and untamed spirit on some regions. There are amazing treasures scattered and guarded inside the infamous Steelliums, secret temples that exist all over the planet, built by the ancient Keepers. In one of these Steelliums, RAGE was guarded, to be found by its now current owner, BFenix. The planet's climate is similar to Earth's, incredibly varied with lots of different wildlife, foliage and terrain. In the middle of its natural beauty stand colossal, mighty fortresses and castles. These are the homes of Hellius most awesome habitants, the Metal Warriors.
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Lots of important events took place at Hellius. Skirmishes between star empires, invasions of Blokbots, zombie infections, Brikthulhu summonings, and even clan wars, but the homeworld of the mighty Metal Warriors now suffers a much greater fate, The Immortal Empire and Warhead's return! The leather rebels will have to fight for their planet like never before...
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Friday, November 17, 2006
This is just a 32 centimeters tall outline of a big sculpture I´ll make some day. It´s called "Arpia" (Harpy) and it´s made of carved wood and poliester resin
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Monday, October 09, 2006
Hello again!
This sculpture is called Trickster. It represents a kid that´s wearing adult woman´s legs as trousers. He wants to catch a ball but his trouser-legs are too big and he can not reach the floor.
The sculpture represents the opposition between the child and the adult that are inside all of us and that sometimes when they don´t work together even an easy action becomes a big problem.
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
Hello again! This is called Great capitalist selfportrait It´s a selfportrait of me as a piggybank.
It´s a very special work of art because it´s the only work of art that buyer can increase its value just inserting coins thru its slot. Increassing its value in this easy way buyer does not need to worry about the fluctuating art market.
As an exception it´s not made of wood but terra-cota and epoxi resin.
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Thursday, August 03, 2006
Giacometti´s new doll
I made this wood carved doll thinking about the walking men sculptures of Giacometti.
It is a fragmented walking doll that I think Giacometti would like to have in his toy´s room.
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When I was a child the spanish gipsies used to come to my neigborhood to make a kind of street-circus-show. One of them played an "spanish pasodoble" on his trumpet
Then a goat climbed to the top of a can on the top of a ladder
In the late 80´s new laws make those improvised street shows disappear.
This wooden sculpture is a tribute to those gipsies of my childhood
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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Playing darts upon Saint Sebastian Chest
This is a Saint Sebastian with a dartboard painted on his cheast.
It is more an instalation than an sculpure.
Spectators can play darts on his cheast.
It is a kind of role-play where playing darts upon Saint Sebastian´s chest, people can think about violence and victims in society.
Playing darts upon Saint Sebastian´S Chest spectators take the role of the roman soldiers who martyr Sebastian.
The work wants to make us think about the roles of tyrant&victim that we all play in contemporany society.
It is made of wood and its size is 200x50x55cms.
See you soon
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This is called "The illusion of the mass". It is inspired in a kitsch toy that was very popular in spanish cars, the toy was a dog with a moving head that was nodding when the car was moving.
The sculpture as the dog has a moving head, and the spectators can make it nod when they want to.
It is a kind of role-play where spectators can feel like opinion creators making the sculpture nod.
It represents post-modern mass media subject. The dedicated follower of fashions, opinions, the "one way thinker".
It´s made all of wood.
I hope you like.
See you soon
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Thursday, June 15, 2006
Hy there!
I´m Juan Priego from Barcelona a 36yo woodcraving-artist.
On 27th of june I´ll make an exhibition in Barcelona. I shoud be happy but I´m not cause they censure some of my works. So I want to publish here some photos of them.
I´m new in this so I didn´t know how to turn the photos before publish. So you´ll have to turn your head to see them properly.
The Bather
A man´s going to take a bath dressed with a woman-shaped-bathing suit. The work talks about opposites identities that join toghether on art surface. If identity is builded fron the difference, the surface of an art work is the place where opposites meet. Male and female in the wooden surface of a work of art.
I have to go now to my Aikido lessons. Some other day I´ll show you some more of my work.
P.S. Any proposal for exhibition or from an art gallery will be wellcome.
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What would happen if a composition was written for me? How would that piece resonate if created for my dexterity, my personality, my sound? I have thought about this issue every time I was going to learn a new piece. Right after sight-reading it, I always needed to understand why the composer wrote in a certain way, how or by whom he was inspired. Thanks to BBT all these thoughts of mine are finally becoming reality. Through the Trust I commissioned a new solo piece from Luca Francesconi, whose works have always been incredibly inspiring for me, and the real surprise is to finally find out the result of my experiment. I think that 'Driven by tears,' this new solo piece, suits me perfectly. From the very first moment I recognised that it is a projection of my personality. The premiere will take place in Perugia, in the beautiful Sala dei Notari on 17 March 2017. Only few days to go, as I write, and lot of practice required! But I am really looking forward to giving birth to this amazing new piece of music!Beatrice Rana"
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Beatrice Rana was selected in 2014 to perform at the International Music Festival of the Orpheum Foundation for advancement of Young Soloists at Zurich's Tonhalle, with the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino conducted by Zubin Mehta. Since September 2015, Beatrice has been a member of the BBC New Generation Artist scheme.
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- Commissioning a new work by Luca Francesconi, Driven by tears, to accompany Liszt's Sonata in B minor (courtesy of Casa Ricordi S.r.l.)
- Support for 2017 ClassicheFORME Festival, Spognao, Italy (Artistic Director: Beatrice Rana)
- Recording of 2018 ClassicheFORME
Artist Website
Romain Blondel at Solea Management – Tour Essor
telephone +33 1 48 44 74 70
North and South America
Charlotte Lee at Primo Artists
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Lorenzo Baldrighi at Baldrighi Management
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Spain and Portugal
Beatrice Altobelli at Conciertos Vitoria
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OCC Christmas Contest 2010 Has Begun
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Author: Nemo
It's that time of year again, time when most boys and girls straighten up their acts for Santa. Quite frankly, we here at OCC don't care whether you've been naughty or nice, we're going to give away presents anyway. A lot of them as a matter of fact. That's just the kind of Santas we are. The list of prizes is long and it's still growing but we can tell you that there will be two complete AMD computer systems up for grabs:
- Dual core or Quad CPU's (supplied by Bosco)
- Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H Motherboard (supplied by Gigabyte)
- 4GB of Mushkin Radioactive Memory (supplied by Mushkin)
- Radeon HD 6850 XXX Edition Video Card (supplied by XFX)
- 40GB SSD (supplied by Mushkin)
- Seagate 640GB Momentus (supplied by Seagate)
- Cooler Master HAF-X Case (supplied by Cooler Master)
- V6GT CPU Cooler (supplied by Cooler Master)
- LG DVDRW (supplied by Bosco)
- 800 Watt PSU (supplied by Mushkin)
- Inferno Gaming Mouse (supplied by Cooler Master)
There are many more prizes, too numerous to mention here, but you can find out more details in the OCC Christmas Contest 2010 forum thread. The contest is open to all OCC forum members worldwide and you have to follow a few simple steps to enter:
First, you must be a member of the forums.
Second, send an email to [email protected]. In that email you must do the following:
- List your OCC forum name
- List your name, address, postal code and phone number. (This is for shipping if you win.)
- List your full system specifications
- Tell us who your favorite manufacturer for computer hardware is and why.
- Tell us your least favorite manufacturer is and why.
For items 4) and 5) you don't have to write a long paragraph, just a sentence or two unless you want to write more.
You can check out the current list of prizes and complete contest details in the OCC Christmas Contest 2010 forum thread. The contest begins December 1st and will end on the evening of December 24th. Good Luck!


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Thanks to the immediacy and endless repetition of 24-hour-a-day music-video broadcasts, clothes favored by such singers as Madonna, Prince, Cyndi Lauper and Michael Jackson and TV actors Philip Michael Thomas and Don Johnson are the greatest hits in fashion for the young.
Madonna and Wham! have recently licensed their names to fashion lines. Rock businessmen are bringing their image-mongering expertise to the fashion business as backers of boutiques and clothing lines. Steve Greenberg, a money manager in the music business, was an early backer of Susanne Bartsch`s SoHo clothing boutique. Jim Stein, who formerly produced rock concerts, is an American backer of Comme des Garcons.


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- Don't panic. Think something's wrong? Take a moment, breathe, maybe put it away for 5 mins or a day or a month. Then come back and reevaluate. Very often, this has helped me avoid ripping--or forgetting this rule has caused massive rippage.
- Read the directions. Yes, really read them. No, don't just scan: read them. All the way through. Now read them again.
Friday, January 03, 2014
Knitting Rules
I have two rules of knitting. Only two. But they are very important, and breaking them results in heartache. And usually, lots of cussing.
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- Karen Frisa said...
I wish that every one of my students would do both of those things. :)
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Community Bike Ride with Councilmember Robert Cornegy
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Add a little exercise and a lot of fun to your day! Join Restoration and its community partners to take a spin around the neighborhood. Every Wednesday and Saturday from Feburary through October. Rides, unless otherwise noted start/end at Restoration Plaza by the Applebees. All ages, abilities welcome!
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Famous Preppers
Many famous people, celebrities and others, have advocated for prepping and have spoken of the importance of being ready for any disaster situation. For example:
Benjamin Franklin once said "Failure to prepare is preparing to fail." Confucius is known to have said, "Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep." And John F. Kennedy said in his 1962 State of the Union Address that, "The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining."
In addition to these wise leaders, some celebrities have also advocated prepping and have admitted to being a prepper themselves. Maybe the best example is Zooey Deschanel who you may know from New Girl. Zooey went on Conan and discussed how she is, "generally a prepared person," and she assesses all exits when entering a new room or situation.
Nathan Fillion, star of the TV show Castle also spoke about being a prepper on Conan. On the segment, Nathan admits that, "One of my hobbies is zombie apocalypse preparedness." In order to best prepare for the zombie apocalypse, Nathan has taken up welding so he that can fortify an SUV if people need to get around safely.
Finally, actress Jamie Lee Curtis teamed up with the American Red Cross to discuss the importance of being prepared for earthquakes. In the video below, she advocates for having an earthquake kit and says that she personally prefers, "mobile emergency kits."


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Lunch Box Design Challenge Pt. 2
Lesson 8 of 9
Objective: Students will be able to test their lunch boxes and modify any necessary elements to enhance their design.
Big Idea: Students will place a frozen water bottle and a cup of warm water in their lunch box invention. Students will test the temperature of each object over a period of time and share their designs with the class.
Warm Up
This lesson will begin with a group discussion. I will remind students of the objective for this challenge. The lunch box designs must be able to keep a frozen water bottle cold and a cup of warm water warm. I will direct students to their designs. I will instruct each group to review their engineering and design packets and determine if any modifications can be made to their designs.
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As students work on their designs, I will instruct them to complete the remaining steps in their Engineering and Design packet. Groups will receive a frozen water bottle, a cup of warm water, and a digital thermometer. They will keep track of the temperatures in their science journals. I will allow students to continue to make modifications to their design as they work.
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Wrap Up
I will provide the opportunity for students to share their lunch box designs with the class in a Student Inquiry and Innovation Conference. This strategy allows students to explain the reasoning behind the materials used in their lunch box design. It also provides the students an opportunity to share the originality of their designs.
I will encourage students to ask questions and give feedback to their peers. This will promote a classroom community where students feel comfortable sharing ideas and supporting their thinking.


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Zimbabwe | In action since 2005
Stella Commune
With abundant natural resources and conditions ripe for fruit and vegetable growing, the Enactus team at Chinhoyi University of Technology decided to help farmers in the small community of Mhondoro Watyoka be more successful. After visiting the community and completing an initial needs assessment, they realized a lack of business knowledge coupled with the fact they were operating individually was challenging the farmers to reach their full potential. The team held a series of workshops and formed a number of partnerships to help the farmers come together to form a community business, while finding new trade opportunities. Through their work, the team has positively impacted 180 families, and the newly formed company has harvested 151 tons of guavas, resulting in $18,700 in revenue. The farmers plan to expand their market to South Africa and Europe, while the team hopes to replicate the project with banana farmers in the Honde Valley.
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As an eager first year student on campus, Petronella learned about a series of entrepreneurship and business plan writing workshops taking place and quickly signed up. When she realized the workshops were being conducted not by faculty members but by peers on the Enactus team, she got involved and hasn't looked back. Four years later, she serves as the team's Secretary General and plays an important coordinator role for their projects, ensuring items like food and transportation are in place. Thinking of the upcoming Enactus World Cup, she hopes to leave Toronto with a mentor, as well as lasting friendships and business contacts.
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In his last year of high school, Simukai had the opportunity to attend the Enactus Zimbabwe National Competition. Impressed and inspired by the experience, one of the first things he did when starting his university career was get involved with the team. Now, with graduation quickly approaching, he looks back fondly on his four years of involvement, the impact he has had in communities, and the personal growth he has experienced. As they prepare to represent their country in Toronto, he is excited to experience different cultures while networking with other attendees to make new and lasting connections.
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Attractions in The Peak District
If you're looking for somewhere that can offer you a peaceful countryside walk, caves and sites of immense cultural and historical importance, the Peak District is just the place for you!
We are an area that's bursting with unique and historical attractions, so there are loads of places to visit in Derbyshire and the Peak District, some that might even surprise you. Unique parts of the Peak District include its caves, national trust and world-class industrial heritage sites.
One of the most important sites of the area is the World Heritage Site of Arkwright's Mill at Cromford. Built in 1771, this is the world's first successful water powered cotton spinning mill and therefore the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Enjoy a projected tour around the original mill, making inside the mill walls feel full of its original hustle and bustle as you witness a day in the life of Sir Richard Arkwright himself. Right next to this historical site is the wonderful Cromford Canal and café, perfect for a relaxing walk and warm cup of tea on the way back!
If you're after more of a family friendly holiday, there's loads of family friendly fun to be had in Derbyshire and the Peak District. For example, Chestnut Centre Otter and Owl Wildlife Park- which is as good as it sounds. Have an exciting day spotting cute creatures and then return to your accommodation to relax- perfect!
The amount of Peak District activities on offer is mammoth, so see below for our many historic houses and castles, heritage railways, museums, theatres and gardens - all within the Peak District & Derbyshire.
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Originally posted by scrambledeggs
what happened to believeing in something greater than yourself?
or do americans only believe in the greatness of themselves????
Originally posted by wutone
Look at China, they are starting to get some of that flak now while the British who long ago conquered a chunk of the planet is almost never complained about among the international interweb population.
Originally posted by SUMDUMONKEY
And like someone said earlier on inthe thread, for the americans to vote someone like George Bush into power twice , i guess it shows thier mentality...the europeans laugh at them for that!!!
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i am an american.
i love america.
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i am starting this thread to see why most, but not all, people on this site have an aggression, that can be labled as hate, towards america.
Originally posted by scrambledeggs
does america not have the highest quality of life in the world?
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do those of you on this site who bash america not shop at any of americas convienent stores to support your life here?
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what is so bad about this country that you have to bash it time and time again?


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This is great! Last year I realized I needed a checklist like this which includes a few different extras depending on what ministry it is. It seems tedious when designing but it really does help in the long run when you've got a complete package of files ready to go at the onset of promotion.
My experience is this: going a step further and creating different text options (longer range – e.g. "March 5", plus short range dates such as "next week", or "tomorrow") is something I find helpful for the promotion process too. Knock it all out at once. :)
Lastly, one tip: making templates of your screen/social media sizes in Photoshop is the way to go. In Illustrator, using the Artboard tool and Layers is super helpful. I start designing for the largest size then I can create a new file based on the template I need such as Instagram, and just copy the layers over and scale away. Perhaps there are other ways of doing this efficiently?
I have a set of preset InDesign templates, and after having created the visuals in PhotoShop (usually), I go ahead and just readapt the contents of the visuals to fit our various needs: Facebook pic, Twitter pic (@CVVParis), The City promo, ppt background for the title slide and then one for the other slides, and a square visual for our Mixcloud podcast which then appears in the sermons page of the website. I usually export the logo separately in png format so that it can be used as a slider within the slider on our website.
Love the idea of printing stuff off to give to friends/neighbours/colleagues before it kicks off.
Enjoyed the read!
I also modify the church logo in order to compliment the style of the current series. I also created a checklist of places where I need to change all of the graphics. Otherwise, I tend to forget to change one or two of them over.
I think the only thing I might add is Instagram. Other than that your list is my list.
Thanks Kendall.
For putting scriptures in to the slides for use during a message is that done on the Pro Presenter side with the blank backdrops or are the scriptures/key points/quotes also added in to the images?
At the moment our workflow includes adding all the text for the sermon in to Photoshop, because I find the result is of a higher quality than trying to do it through Pro Presenter.
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Yamil Rosario : February 2, 2016 at 7:31 pm
This is very helpful!
@Kendal, would you (or anyone) be willing to share their CS templates for all these?
As someone who does most of the graphic design for our church, this is cool to see. I have a similar checklist, and seeing this makes me feel like I'm creating processes that work. One thing I've learned is, when creating graphics that are going to be compressed or displayed on "Retina" screens, I always double the size of the graphic. For instance, a Facebook cover photo's recommended size is 851×315, and since Facebook compresses the image while uploading it(therefore making it kind of pixelated), I design it at 1702×630. That helps is look more crisp and sharp and since its technically the same aspect ratio (just double the pixels). The same goes for Instagram. I have an iPhone 6s Plus and the screen is 1080 pixels wide, so I just design all of our social images and blanks at 2160×2160. Makes for super high quality looking graphics.
Fantastic tip Ryan! I have had that not-so-crisp result and couldn't figure it out. Double the size = high quality!
Our graphics team set up an Illustrator template file that has 11 or 12 artboards, each sized for a different medium. Many of the artboards include a note to the side of it on the pasteboard, indicating final format (e.g. "save as png" or "jpg; keep type away from trim"). Because we have several people work on graphics, this minimizes guesswork.
We use it not only for sermon series graphics but for all our ministry events that are slated to receive medium or high emphasis. As soon as the main graphic is approved, the designer creates all the variations as a graphic package. Takes less than 30 minutes up front, and saves a ton of time later!
By having only one Illustrator graphic file for each event or sermon series, it also minimizes the risk of using the wrong file in the future if an update is needed.
Trying to set up a policy/procedure for our team. We have one graphics person, but 3 of us that work on the team. However, we all do different things not just creative. How do you set priority for different jobs? Do you have an ABCD list for high, medium, low emphasis? Any help would be appreciated!
Super helpful to see it all laid out! Thanks
mike : February 28, 2016 at 2:37 am
Any advice on quick ways to do slides when you only get the sermon titles with a very limited time to complete? For example the very next day. I usually just use the standard font and find pictures or graphics to use as illustrations for the sermon.
Justin : April 21, 2016 at 9:50 am
Do you try to coordinate the sermon slides with the worship slides (in terms of color, texture, font, etc.)?
I am a newbie, starting to work with a church (as a volunteer) in the area of projection and have a question, based on what I have seen and experienced so far. My question is: What are the best ways to communicate "go to the next sermon slide" when the projector operator is just that – an operator who was not in on the flow of the sermon or the creation of the sermon supporting slides? Currently it is the staff person who creates the slides who runs the projector. I want to help the church train and utilize volunteers, but I have no really good ideas on how the person in the booth will know that "now is the time to hit the space bar." I'd appreciate any ideas you would care to share with me. Thanks, Pete Blair


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You don't have to be a member of the church to join one of First Baptist's Bible study classes called LifeGroups...it's "the church within the church." LifeGroups are groups with similar ages, family structures, or study interests meeting together for:
- Living for Others | Mission/Ministry
- Interactive Bible Study
- Fellowship
- Encouragement
This is where real, life-enriching relationships can form and develop. You are not "assigned" to a group, but are free to visit as many groups as you like to find a good fit. To find a LifeGroup, click here.
Wednesday Night Classes
Evening Service, BCEB Great Hall, 6:00-7:00 p.m., resuming August 29
GriefShare, BCEB 320, 6:00-7:30 p.m., facilitated by Barbara Yantz Jereb, M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor, starting September 5
55+ Ministry
Any sports fan knows that the most exciting time of a ballgame is usually the second half. In fact, some individuals do not even turn the game on until the second half to see how it ends. At First Baptist, we are convinced that the second half of a person's life can be, and often is, the most exciting time for ministry. Those who are 55+ often understand the urgency of the moment and desire to make each day count. Scripture consistently points out the impact of those who were 55+.
Come and join us for our weekly LifeGroups, monthly events, and annual retreats. The best way to become involved and stay engaged in our 55+ Ministry is to receive our monthly senior adult newsletter called the "1st Informer." For more information, contact Priscilla, or call the church office 903.758.0681. If you would prefer to check out the "1st Informer" online, you can find it each month by clicking here.


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- What is the purpose of the Business and International Education (BIE) program?
- What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
- How often are competitions generally held?
- What is the duration of the average grant and what is the average annual grant amount?
- Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match?
- What are the reporting requirements for grantees? What kind of records and data should be maintained or collected in order to complete required reports?
- What are the requirements for the evaluation of funded projects?
- Are there program-wide performance measures?
- What are a few concrete examples of allowable activities?
1. What is the purpose of the Business and International Education (BIE) program?
The purpose of the program is to promote education and training that will contribute to the ability of United States business to prosper in an international economy. The program provides funds to institutions of higher education that enter into agreements with trade associations and businesses to improve the academic teaching of the business curriculum and to conduct outreach activities that expand the capacity of the business community to engage in international economic activities. It authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to provide suitable international training to business personnel in various stages of professional development.TOP
2. What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funds?
The activities that the BIE grantees may conduct include, but are not limited to—
- Innovation and improvement of international education curricula to serve the needs of the business community, including the development of new programs for nontraditional, mid-career, or part-time students;
- Development of programs to inform the public of increasing international economic interdependence and the role of American business within the international economic system;
- Internationalization of curricula at junior and community colleges, and at undergraduate and graduate schools of business;
- Development of area studies programs and interdisciplinary international programs;
- Establishment of export education programs through cooperative arrangements with regional and world trade centers and councils, and with bilateral and multilateral trade associations;
- Research for and development of teaching materials relating to international education, including language materials, and facilities appropriate to business-oriented students;
- Establishment of student and faculty fellowships and internships for training and education in international business activities;
- Development of opportunities for business and other professional school junior faculty to acquire or strengthen international skills and perspectives;
- Development of research programs on issues of common interest to institutions of higher education and private sector organizations and associations engaged in or promoting international economic activity;
- The establishment of internships overseas to enable foreign language students to develop their foreign language skills and their knowledge of foreign cultures and societies;
- Establishing linkages overseas with institutions of higher education and organizations that contribute to the educational objectives of this program; and
- Summer institutes in international business, foreign area, and other international studies designed to carry out the purposes of this program.
3. How often are competitions generally held?
Competitions are held every year, subject to the availability of funds.TOP
4. What is the duration of the average grant and what is the average annual grant amount?
Each grant is awarded for two years. The average annual award was $85,000 in FY 2010.TOP
5. Is there a cost matching requirement? If so, are in-kind contributions acceptable as part of the grantee's match?
The BIE program has a cost-sharing requirement which requires institutions to match 50 percent of the total cost of each project; in-kind contributions are an acceptable match.TOP
6. What are the reporting requirements for grantees? What kind of records and data should be maintained or collected in order to complete required reports?
Grant recipients are required to submit three performance reports through the International Resource Information System (IRIS). These reports are due in the spring and fall of the first year and a final report in the second year. Grantees are expected to report on the following categories:
- Objectives and Accomplishments
- Adjustments to Project
- Exemplary Activities
- Priorities
- International Travel
- Budget – Use of Funds and Expected Use
- International Business Courses and Programs
- International Business Positions
- Faculty Enhancement
- Outreach Activities
- Study Abroad/Internships
- Grant Results
7. What are the requirements for the evaluation of funded projects?
All funded projects must have an evaluation plan for their grant and report on evaluation activities in accordance with that plan through the International Resource Information System (IRIS).
The evaluation plan should discuss goals, objectives, performance measures to monitor progress, data gathering techniques, funding, and personnel. Activities should focus on both formative and summative evaluation. The formative evaluation will provide feedback to you on your progress in meeting goals and objectives and reveal areas for improvement. The summative evaluation should focus on outcomes and should be completed by an independent evaluator that does not have a relationship with your project.TOP
8. Are there program-wide performance measures?
Yes. The Department will use the following measures to evaluate the success of the BIE program:
Performance Measure 1: Percentage of Business and International Education Program projects judged to be successful by the program officer, based on a review of information provided in annual performance reports.
Performance Measure 2: Number of outreach activities that are adopted or disseminated within a year, divided by the total number of BIE outreach activities conducted in the current reporting period.
Efficiency Measure: Cost per high-quality, successfully-completed Business and International Education projects.TOP
9. What are a few concrete examples of allowable activities?
- Expand the existing international education curriculum by including Chinese business practices and culture and enhancing Chinese language skills of students in a real business environment.
- Provide international learning experiences to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and business faculty and students, with a special emphasis on part-time adult, nontraditional students.
- Promote new international business commerce in the clean energy and knowledge economy sectors via business outreach programs.
- Create and develop a new concentration in the MBA program on sustainable development.


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Do you know that drinking coconut water is one of the healthiest ways to hydrate the human body? In tropical countries, people have known about coconut water health benefits for many years. Now, it's finally making an impact in the North American market.
Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young coconuts. As the fruit matures, the coconut water gradually is replaced by the coconut meat and air. It is naturally fat-free and low in food energy with only 16.7 calories per 100 grams. Coconut water has long been a popular drink in the tropics, especially in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, where it is available fresh, canned or bottled. The preparation of fresh coconuts is quite simple: crack the fruit, generally the top part, and stick a straw in it (although cracking may not be as easy as it sounds).
Coconuts for drinking are carefully packaged and sold in many places, typically Asian coconuts whose outer green husk has been removed, and the remainder wrapped in plastic. In Brazil, coconut water is the second best-selling juice after orange juice and is sold in cans, marketed as a sports drink because of its high potassium and mineral content. In fact, one cup-full of coconut water contains more electrolytes than most sports drinks and more potassium than a banana.
Coconut water deliveries good nutritional value and promote several health benefits. Studies have shown that drinking coconut water may keep the body cool and at proper temperature, carry nutrients and oxygen to cells, replenish the body's fluids after exercise, raise the metabolism, and promote weight loss.
In addition, it's a delicious and refreshing beverage. Most companies offer coconut water blends with peach or tangerine as well as with tropical fruits such as mango or passion fruit.
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Taxation in Maryland is different from other states in a number of ways. For example, Maryland residents who pay income tax to other states dont automatically qualify for tax credits, explains the Comptroller of Maryland. Nonresidents are specifically exempted from claiming the mentioned credit.Continue Reading
Maryland residents who work outside the state may be required to file income tax returns with both states. This applies to residents employed in Delaware among other states. Residents who work in or commute to Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia or West Virginia are eligible for tax credit refunds if their employer withholds taxes for the particular state. However, such residents are only required to file income tax returns with the Maryland state government. Residents employed in a state other than those mentioned are advised to contact the tax authority in that state to establish their taxable status, according to the Comptroller of Maryland.
Taxation in Maryland is also different from other states such as Georgia in the sense that nonresidents are required to pay an additional tax rate of 1.25 percent on top of their income tax rate, explains Bankrate. The state of Maryland does not place limitations on property tax rates imposed by the state. This gives Maryland counties and cities the freedom to set property tax rates sufficient for funding of government activities.Learn more about Taxes


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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Really, no.
The mistakes here are obvious, but then again, we all make style mistakes.
My problem comes from seeing close to 100 Tumblr re-blogs and positive comments just after this posted. I want to know what these people are thinking, not the guy who put this together.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Black Fleece Cologne
Right now, Brooks Brothers' Black Fleece colognes are marked down from $85 to $34. All three scents sound appealing, but of course I'm hesitant to buy without having smelled a single one.
Any feedback on these would be greatly appreciated!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Today at the Thrift
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Whiskey Cotton Sale
One of my favorite new companies is having a fantastic sale. Stop by Whiskey Cotton for a great selection of American made bow ties in unique patterns and color combos.
The Uggliest Shoes Ever
No joke. Getting nauseous just looking. I'd wear black-fake-leather-square-toed-Frankenstein-Walmart-clogs before even touching these.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Dear Bloggers,
How about we hold off on the Top-Siders for awhile? I don't want to get on Tumblr to see you walking through the snow in your pristine kicks and no socks. This doesn't make you look cool, it makes you look like a cold idiot. At this time, please substitute your omnipresent Top-Siders for equally ubiquitous Bean boots before frostbite takes hold.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Today at the Thrift - New and Old
New production of an old standard from Burberry,
and an old-fashioned guncheck sport coat that's as good as new.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
CKC Shoppe Spring Preview
Patch madras, courtesy of Corbin, accompanied by a lavender Turnbull & Asser shirt and grape cotton knit tie
Colorful coral blazer, played up by a pink striped Polo oxford and vintage Gant plaid tie
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Today at the Thrift
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Quote of the day: "Look at a sweater made in Ireland. It's like a turtleneck made out of Brillo pads." - John Mulaney
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Today at the Thrift - Sport Coats
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Today at the Thrift - Prepped Up
Vineyard Vines quarter-zip cotton pullover, perfect for the gym
Polo Ralph Lauren heavyweight pieced-cotton rugby, perfect for rugby
Brooks Brothers dress shirt, perfect for pretty much everything else
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Home Inspiration
Plenty of time left to check out the CKC Shoppe sale!
Check it out!
After my previous flash sale, I received several messages from hopeful buyers who didn't catch the sale until it had ended. So, I'm launching this sale again with a wider time frame to give everyone the opportunity to shop my fall collection one more time. This is the perfect chance to stock up on plentiful plaids and terrific tweeds before spring arrives.
After my previous flash sale, I received several messages from hopeful buyers who didn't catch the sale until it had ended. So, I'm launching this sale again with a wider time frame to give everyone the opportunity to shop my fall collection one more time. This is the perfect chance to stock up on plentiful plaids and terrific tweeds before spring arrives.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Today at the Thrift - Plentiful Paisley
Monday, March 11, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Today at the Thrift - Two Ties
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Wonderful West German Shoe Trees
Friday, March 8, 2013
Today at the Thrift - Oxxford and Southwick
Oxxford puts out some of the best stuff a guy can buy, and in recent months I've been fortunate to find a lot of it. One of Charleston's great menswear shops, which is now closed, supplied Oxxford to its top customers. Although this piece comes from Bergdorf Goodman, I'm always amazed to see the custom jobs from around here.
This ever-classic Southwick herringbone tweed comes from Atkinson's. A Google search turned up nothing but a shop in Newport Beach, California. If anyone has more information, let me know. Like many of you thrifters out there, contemplating the backstory behind a piece is half the fun of buying. Of course, regardless of where this jacket was sold, it's fantastically well-made.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Today at the Thrift - Tribal Scarf
Monday, March 4, 2013
Today at the Thrift - Burberry X5
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Wish List - Nautica Pants
At around $50, these white and bright red Nautica chinos are an excellent value. I have yet to see another such vibrant red on the market this year.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Today at the Thrift
Friday, March 1, 2013
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Victor A. and Elizabeth A. Barnett Research Award
The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education invite applications/proposals for the Victor H. and Elizabeth A. Barnett Research Award. This award supports undergraduate research and will be given to a student in good standing who submits a successful research proposal in collaboration with a sponsoring faculty member. The research is to be conducted while the student enrolled at USI. The award may not be given to a student who has already earned a 4-year degree.
The amount of the Barnett Award will be $1000.00. Funds may be used for any of the items indicated for the Barnett Award, with the addition that the Barnett funds may be used either for research to be conducted at USI or another institution, or for travel to attend a scientific meeting. A committee comprised of the College's seven department chairs will make the award selection.
Proposals (one original plus one copy) for the Barnett Award must be received in the Office of the Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education, no later than 4:30 PM on November 1 of fall semester classes. Proposal evaluation will occur shortly thereafter.
Questions about the Barnett Award Program may be addressed to Dr. Glenna Bower, Assistant Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.
University Student Research Awards
The purpose of the Endeavor! Awards are to support the creative and research efforts of undergraduate students. All USI students from all majors are welcome.
For more information visit http://www.usi.edu/endeavor/


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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 8, 2008
As part of its broader enterprise content management strategy, Vorsite today announces the release of a suite of enterprise search and content connection solutions that provide users with familiar and easy to use tools for collecting, organizing and sharing data across back-end systems.
Regardless of size, all companies accumulate a massive amount of content over time. Customers tell us they want simple tools that help them effectively manage information stored in multiple locations, enforce compliance policies and ensure that employees follow the required processes. The information people need in order to make smart decisions is scattered across multiple locations, such as e-mail attachments, notes, and the web, lists on individual desktops and sometimes on unsecured file servers.
Vorsite's technology is designed to enable collaboration and content control across back-end systems allowing companies to leverage the capabilities of their advanced enterprise content management platforms and the years of investments in processes, retention policies and compliance.
Vorsite's new search technology, ActiveResults for Microsoft SharePoint and EMC Documentum provides end-users with real-time access to secure content and the ability to take action on documents as you find them, such as e-mail, view properties, and send the document to another location, enhancing the value search delivers to enterprise customers.
"ActiveResults represents the latest chapter in our quest to provide the best enterprise document management and collaboration tools on the market," said Aaron Nettles, CEO of Vorsite. "ActiveResults can be used by each business group across an organization to reduce the time and effort needed to find relevant information needed to get work done."
Vorsite's partners have come to expect us to drive innovation because our founders were deeply involved in the development of enterprise solutions utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and Search technologies which redefined the way global companies manage and interact with their operational documents and data.
"The ActiveResults technology from Vorsite is a strong addition to the Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express offering," said Jared Spataro, Group Product Manager - Microsoft Search Server. "By enabling end-users direct document control capabilities into the back-end systems native to the result, the Actionable Results Connector provides value to enterprise search customers."
Vorsite also announces a new purchasing option which allows customers to purchase ActiveResults for Microsoft Search and EMC Documentum online at http://www.vorsite.com/howtobuy.aspx. To get more information, please contact Vorsite at sales @ vorsite.com, to speak to a knowledgeable account manager.
Vorsite Enterprise Productivity Suite for SharePoint:
The Vorsite Enterprise Productivity Suite for SharePoint enables you to search, collaborate, and exchange content across document repositories by integrating SharePoint with your advanced enterprise content management systems.
Here is an overview of the product offering:
- v-Pass for Documentum. The successor to VORSITE's Transfer Agent for Documentum has been designed to provide easy and complete transfer of file contents and metadata from SharePoint to Documentum Content Server, allowing companies to leverage the years of investments in processes, retention policies and compliance in their back-end systems. This feature allows content authors to save significant re-entry of metadata and ensures metadata accuracy and integrity between SharePoint and Documentum systems.
- v-Pass for FileNet. The successor to VORSITE's Transfer Agent for FileNet, enables SharePoint to connect to existing FileNet repositories to better manage content and mitigate compliance risk across the enterprise.
- v-Parts for Documentum. The successor to VORSITE's Web Parts Solution for Documentum provides users with easy personalized access to trusted content in Documentum repositories through the Microsoft SharePoint Portal, empowering users to manage and leverage content assets, which increases employees' productivity, while simplifying administration for IT managers.
Vorsite Enterprise Productivity Suite for Microsoft Search:
VORSITE's search technology connects authorized users to mission critical back-end systems and provides real-time access to secure content enabling IT to deliver true content lifecycle and compliance management. Here is an overview of the product offering:
- Vorsite Search Connectors - for EMC Documentum and IBM FileNet. The Vorsite Search Connectors make it easier for people to locate and retrieve relevant data. With the Search Connector, you can access the content stored in your Documentum or FileNet repository and SharePoint document library. Once indexed, the Vorsite Search Connector displays search results to users from within the familiar SharePoint interface.
- Vorsite Federated Search for EMC Documentum. Federated Search Connectors utilizes the SharePoint search engine and the Documentum or FileNet search engine to pass search queries to a target system and accept and display results returned from that system. Federated Search Connectors are the fastest and easiest way to perform a search query which is sent to both engines and the results are merged together in a single result set.
- ActiveResults for Microsoft SharePoint and EMC Documentum. VORSITE ActiveResults search technology provides end-users with real-time access to secure content and is driving innovation in scenarios that leverage Enterprise 2.0 as a platform for delivering up-to-date and relevant information across organizations. ActiveResults will also enhance the search experience by providing users the ability to take action on documents as they find them, such as email, view properties, and send the document to another location enhancing the value search delivers to enterprise customers.
Tight integration to Microsoft SharePoint has been a core Vorsite value since the company was founded back in 2000. Customers need solutions designed to enable collaboration and content control across back-end systems allowing them to leverage the capabilities of their advanced enterprise content management platforms and the years of investments in processes, retention policies and compliance. Vorsite's pioneering role in bridging the gap between SharePoint and advanced enterprise content management systems has given our developers, designers and services team, unsurpassed knowledge and experience needed to help customers get the most out of their knowledge management initiatives.
Vorsite is uniquely positioned to help you maximize your return on investment, by bridging the gap, through flexible, client-specific deployment and integration services.
About Vorsite:
Vorsite is the premier provider of leading enterprise-wide content management integration and search solutions that connect authorized users to business-critical information stored across back-end systems, and provides real-time access to secure content enabling IT to deliver true content lifecycle and compliance management.
Vorsite's technology connects end-users to content within the organization allowing users to collaborate within the context of the business process in which they are involved, while using the familiar user interface of SharePoint. In addition to their SharePoint deployment, many organizations want to implement a social networking solution to enable better collaboration and a new platform for delivering up-to-date and relevant information for the organization, while also providing a forum for increased levels of efficiency and collaboration. Vorsite is helping some of the world's most successful companies across the globe to derive significant value from Enterprise 2.0 technologies.
Vorsite has a proven track record built on over 100 custom SharePoint implementations for some of the most successful companies in the world.
For More Information (Press only): Contact Diane Gallagher, Vorsite Corp., 206-781-1797, press @ vorsite.com