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Here's another interesting angle on the "older workers" trend. We know it's driven in part by need (Boomers are seriously underfunded) and in part by attitude (Boomers have a strong, some critics say insane, work ethic). But there's another factor, and it may be the decisive one: education.
A new brief from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College argues that educational attainment explains the big rise in labor force participation at older ages.
Consider these dramatic facts:
– In 1985, only 15% of men in the USA between the ages of 60 and 74 had a university degree. Today, the number is 32%.
– In 1985, more than 40% of men in the USA between the ages of 60 and 74, had not completed high school. Today, the number is only 13%.
It makes perfect sense that a more educated population will stay in the workforce longer. The jump is dramatic now, because there is such a contrast between the education levels achieved by the Boomers and those of their parents or grandparents. The increase in the rate of participation will gradually flatten out, of course, as the equally-well-educated (or even better-educated) Gen X'ers and Millennials reach their 60s and 70s. But in absolute numbers, the participation rate will be very high, compared to the latter part of the 20th century. And the mid- to late 20th century, don't forget, is when all of today's social policy assumptions were developed.
Here's a link to a summary of this research.
And here's a link to a pdf of the full report:
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It's a huge issue, because it means the phenomenon of older workers will not just be a temporary response to the combination of increased longevity and retirement underfunding. It will continue, even in better economic circumstances. If 30% or 40% of people have university degrees, it's ridiculous to think they're going to suddenly stop working at 65, no matter what their financial circumstances are. Yes, they may change what they're doing, or how much time they spend doing it. But they're not going to let their brains atrophy or their education go to waste.
Retirement, as we know it (and as our policymakers have assumed it to be), will become obsolete.


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Singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins readily admits that several of the songs on his new album, My Stupid Heart, address his perceived relationship failures. In fact, many were written as he was falling out of his third marriage; in the title tune, he actually chides himself for being such a romantic. But it's also a bit of a joke, he says, because he firmly believes in following his heart — no matter where it leads. That oh-so-fallible, yet essential part of our being is, it turns out, the guiding force behind just about every song on the album — the theme of which, he says, is summed up most succinctly by another song title: "It All Comes Down to Love."


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Newborn Son Contracts HIV Infection From Father: Study
New Delhi : In an unusual case, researchers have reported how a newborn baby of an HIV-negative mother got the infection from his father who was also suffering from chicken pox.
Fluids leaking from skin blisters of the father was determined to be the source of the infection.
"Transmission occurred during the seroconversion period when the father was unaware of the (HIV) infection and was likely accidental," said the study co-authored by Nuno Taveira of University of Lisbon, Portugal, and colleagues.
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Diagnosis of the child happened when he reached age 4.
The results of genetic, phylogenetic, and serologic data analysis on both the father and son and the hypothesis for how the boy became infected were published in the journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses.
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During this time of seroconversion, the father was being treated for infection with varicella-zooster virus (chicken pox) and syphilis when he developed large vesicles all over his body that profusely leaked fluids.
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"Living With A Seal" by Jessie Itzler
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Title: Living With A Seal
Author: Jessie Itzler
Start Date: 12/23/16
End Date: 12/23/16
# of Pages: 272
Edition: Center Street 1st edition hardcover (2015)
Favorite Quotes: (1) "I don't believe in résumés in the traditional sense, I believe in life résumés. Do more. Create memories. Only when looking back on my successes and failures am I able to connect the dots." (2) "'When you think you're done, you're only at forty percent of what your body is capable of doing. That's just the limit that we put on ourselves.'" (3) "One thousand push-ups! In one day...I take a seat on my couch by the steam room and smile. For the first time during this whole process, I'm truly proud of myself. Not because I did a thousand but because I stuck with the journey. I think back to the first day SEAL was here and the first set of push-ups we did. This proves to me that if you push the body, the body will respond."
Why I Chose It: Someone recommended this to me. I can't remember who now. If it was you, comment and I'll edit this part.
Other Notes: I don't know quite how I feel about the ~200 page motivational / business / change your life / Jon Acuff genre of books. This one was inspiring and fairly funny / enjoyable. Since the author was being trained by a Navy Seal, there's obviously quite a bit of language. It was a nice diversion from other books I've read recently.


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Attorney sues over comments posted on Kentucky.com
The former attorney for accused killer Steve Nunn has filed a lawsuit against unnamed defendants who posted comments about her on Kentucky.com, a Web site operated by the Lexington Herald-Leader.
In a lawsuit filed Monday in Fayette Circuit Court, Lexington attorney Astrida Lemkins contends someone wrote false, defamatory comments about her in response to a Sept. 18 article about Nunn.
Lemkins subpoenaed the Herald-Leader to produce the e-mail addresses of any individual who used the screen name "supercalifragilistic" to make comments about Lemkins.
"I'm just trying to find out who wrote those defamatory comments," Lemkins said in a telephone interview Wednesday. "I'm trying to find out who it is so I can pursue further action."
Herald-Leader editor Peter Baniak said the comments in question have been removed from the site, and the user name has been blocked from Kentucky.com for violating the Web site's terms of service.
"At this time, we are attempting to contact the commenter to see if he or she wishes to object to the subpoena and assert his or her First Amendment right to anonymous speech," Baniak said in a statement Wednesday.
In her lawsuit, Lemkins is seeking damages of an unspecified amount, including those incurred for her pain and suffering.
Nunn, 57, was indicted Tuesday by a Fayette grand jury on charges of murder and violation of a domestic violence order in the Sept. 11 death of Amanda Ross, 29, who was shot in the early morning outside her downtown Lexington home.
Police found Nunn a few hours later in a Hart County cemetery with slit wrists. He has pleaded not guilty in Fayette District Court and will be arraigned Nov. 19 in Fayette Circuit Court.
Lemkins was Nunn's attorney until late October, when Nunn's family hired London attorney Warren Scoville.


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Business and Government End Users Cite Scanning and Imaging as Key Building Blocks for Organization Processes
AIIM Industry Study Reveals High User Satisfaction With ROI from Scanning and Imaging Technologies
Silver Spring, MD – April 5, 2005
AIIM, the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) industry association, today announced the findings of their new industry watch study "Capture and Imaging Technologies: User Perspectives and Buying Intentions."
AIIM conducted the study in February 2005, with over 800 respondents representing small, medium, and large organizations in the public sector and all major industries.
"Sometimes people think of 'imaging' as simply the scanner attached to your home computer or the output from digital cameras," notes AIIM President John F. Mancini. "The reality is that the scanning and processing of documents within businesses and government has now become a critical building block for organizational processes. Two out of three end users utilize scanned documents to exchange invoices and statements with customers and suppliers. Half of those surveyed use scanned documents to file official documents with government agencies, and 45% use scanned documents to respond to litigation."
According to A. J. Hyland, 2004-2005 AIIM Board Chair and President of Hyland Software, "Getting paper under control is the first step toward developing an overall information management strategy. In an era in which organizations are under increasing pressure to justify information technology investments, users are extremely satisfied with the return on investment [ROI] from their capture implementations. Over 85% of users who have deployed capture and imaging technologies indicate that their ROI met or exceeded expectations."
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Scanned Images are a Core Part of Critical Business Processes.
One of the major insights from the survey is the ubiquitous nature of scanning in core business processes. Even in processes with potential exposure-contract negotiation, handling of confidential information, dealing with government agencies, and responding to litigation-scanned documents play a critical role. For many organizations, this has simply evolved as the technology has matured, and has often occurred at the department level rather than enterprise-wide. Organizations are now thinking through the implications of this evolution, and are attempting to put more structure around the management of scanned images.
Scanning and Imaging Satisfaction is High.
Over three-quarters of those surveyed-and an even higher percentage for larger companies-report that the ROI of their capture implementations met or exceeded their expectations. The awareness of this success is not limited to the IT staff. Regardless of the primary function within the organization, there is a high degree of satisfaction with implementations of scanning and capture technologies.
Users Are Increasing Their Spending on Imaging and Scanning Technologies.
Significant numbers of users, of all organizational size, anticipate growth in their capture spending in 2005. Two trends bear greater examination. First, the number of users expecting to increase spending on multi-function peripheral devices-these are for the most part casual users of capture technologies, but represent a target audience with significant up-sell opportunities. The second trend is the expectation of increased spending on those elements of a capture solutions that "surround" the scanner itself-forms processing software, service and maintenance agreements, and outsourced services.
The Key Business Driver for Users is Efficiency.
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Even if you've got a great 6-pack, don't go shirtless in any of your photos. Another bad idea, don't have an open shirt, plus unbuttoned pants to demo your "attitude", six-pack or designer underpants. Even if you look great in that photo with your ex, don't post a cutout of yourself with a phantom manicured hand on your shoulder. It is very worthwhile to have a good photographer friend or a professional take some nice shots of you.
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MCW SUNDAY Mar 6: Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Booker T, Nasty Boys
MarylandWrestling.com - THIS SUNDAY, March 6, MCW is host to 'Tag Wars 2K16' at the MCW Arena, 1000 Joppa Farm RD, Joppa, MD with Jim Ross, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Booker T, and The Nasty Boys. Meet and Greet 4:30 pm, Bell time 5:30 pm!
From action this past Saturday in Hollywood, MD:
- Rayo beat Joe Keys by disqualification when Keys' Dixon Line partner Rob Locke and King McBride interferred. Bruiser, Brandon Scott, and Lio Rush cleared the ring of The Kings Court. General Manager Phil Stamper came to the ring with his assistant, Olivia Stone, and set Bruiser and Rayo to team later against The Dixon Line.
- Guns For Hire (Bill Collier and Paul Jordane w/ Kevin Eck) defeated Fenix Fury and Bobby Shields
- Brandon Scott tapped out Ken Dixon
- The Appalachian Outlaws (Bo Nekoda and Oakley Woods w/ Colonel Callahan, Ivy Woods, and Hoss Hagood) beat The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve)
- In a Hollywood Street Fight, with special guest enforcer Mick Foley on the outside, the team of Bruiser and Rayo defeated The Dixon Line (Joe Keys and Rob Locke)
- Jeremiah (w/ Andy Vineberg) pinned Edgardo
- The Punk Rock All Stars (Shaun Cannon and Drake Carter) beat MCW Tag champions The Ecktourage (Eric Chapel and Dirty Money w/ Kevin Eck), in a non-title match
- Black Wall Street (Drolix, chuck Lennox, Solo, Napalm Bomb) defeated Juice, Hocus, Victor Franco, and Kaz Cameron
- The MCW Heavyweight Title match was left with no conclusion. Champion King Ryan McBride and Lio Rush's match went crazy after Rush accidentally connected with the referee. A second referee counted 1-2-3 when Rush had McBride pinned. The original referee said the call was invalid after Rush hit him and returned the belt to McBride. The Kings Court then attacked Rush. Bruiser, Rayo, and Scott tried to make the save, but was cut off by The Ecktourage and Guns For Hire. Black Wall Street hit the ring and helped clear it of The Kings Court, The Ecktourage, and Guns For Hire. GM Stamper then set a a steel cage match for MCW's return to Hollywood on October 1!
THIS SUNDAY, meet and greet at 4:30 pm with Jim Ross, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Booker T, and The Nasty Boys. Then at 5:30 pm:
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Weirton Madonna High School is a coeducational private Catholic traditional school for students in grades 9 through 12.
Weirton Madonna High School is a coeducational private Catholic traditional school for students in grades 9 through 12.
Our Catholic community seeks to pass on its heritage of faith to our children. Weirton Madonna High School exists to serve this mission. It is the responsibility of the faculty and staff to emulate this ideal and ensure that the Catholic faith pervades the entire structure of school life. We seek to promote spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social growth in the environment of a caring community in service to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our Christian ministry. Weirton Madonna High School strives to be a resource and guide for this lifelong task through a program of religious knowledge and creative education.
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The passing of Ellen Call Long in 1905 gave way to a new era at The Grove.
Reinette Long Hunt (1873-1940) acquired The Grove shortly before Ellen Call Long's death. Reinette was Ellen Call Long's granddaughter. With the exception of several years preceding World War I, when renters occupied the house, she lived on the property until she passed away in 1940.
Hunt carried an entrepreneurial spirit and engaged in several strategies to produce income.
The Grove, ca. 1927. Photo courtesy of the State Archives of Florida.
In 1908, the first Tallahassee Country Club organized at The Grove. The club initially convened at her home and took advantage of a few golf holes laid out north of the property. The planned tennis and croquet courts never materialized and the club soon moved to its present location near Myers Park, east of the Florida State Capitol.
Hunt was the last member of the family to own stake in Orchard Pond Plantation. In about 1911, Hunt, who had previously leased out Orchard Pond, sold her remaining interests and the property became one of a number of quail hunting estates still in use today in the North Florida/South Georgia Red Hills Region.
Like her grandmother, Hunt managed The Grove as a single woman. Hunt's resiliency is evidenced by her dedication to maintaining the ancestral family home through hard times.
Reinette Long Hunt with her dog Diogenes, ca. 1930. Photo courtesy of Jane Aurell Menton.
Hunt taught china painting and pastels out of her home studio. Contemporary accounts portray her home as having a salon-like atmosphere, where influential members of society met to discuss literature and debate the issues of the day.
Hunt's interest in the literary arts compelled her to write on Florida history and culture. Having grown up at The Grove with her grandmother Ellen Call Long, Hunt wrote about her predecessors' contributions to Florida history.
She also dabbled in poetry and play-writing. In 1924, Hunt hosted thousands of Tallahassee residents at The Grove for a performance of her epic play, titled "A Historical Pageant of Tallahassee."
Porcelain Plate Painted by Reinette Long Hunt, ca. 1930
Hunt's efforts to produce income extended to the development of Grove-themed products. She reportedly made small batches of soap bearing The Grove name and also attempted her own brand of tomato sauce.
According to LeRoy Collins, Hunt's tomato sauce experiment came to an unceremonious end after a batch exploded on the back porch.
Recent archaeological evidence from the site supports Collins' story. Dozens of Heinz bottles, all bearing mid-1930s date stamps, emerged during an excavation of The Grove's historic cistern. In the version of the story told by Collins, the batch erupted because Hunt's handy man, Robert Giddings Aldridge, had added too much wine to the mixture.
"Home of Tallahassee Girl" postcard, ca. 1930. Photo courtesy of the State Archives of Florida.
Like her grandmother, Hunt opened her home to long-term guests. She also delved into the hotel business. From the 1920s through to the end of her life, Hunt operated The Grove as a hotel.
She marketed The Grove as the home of the "Tallahassee Girl," a reference to a popular novel published in the 1870s and reportedly inspired by Ellen Call Long's daughter, Eleanora "Nonie" Hollinger.
Hunt made small changes to the home to accommodate her guests. She partitioned at least one room on the second floor and built bathrooms on the east side of the house for an apartment shared with her mother, Cora Gamble Long.
As the Great Depression lingered on into the late 1930s, Hunt initiated plans to subdivide the property and built rental cottages on her land to the north of the main house. The Burr Cottage, the last remaining of these cottages, is now used for The Grove's staff offices.
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There is not really a lot that users can do to improve the performance of a hard drive on a computer system. This however is changing currently with the introduction of the first Advanced Format hard drives that some PC manufacturers have started to add to their systems. The main difference is that AF drives use a 4K physical sector instead of a 512 byte logical sector that conventional hard drives use. The Advanced Format drives emulate that sector for compatibility reasons. The core benefit of the new technology is that data can be stored more efficiently.
Not all operating systems support AF hard drives. When it comes to Windows, only the latest versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 support it natively. Some hard disk manufacturers like Western Digital are offering software tools for operating systems like Windows XP to make their AF hard drives compatible with the operating system as well. (I suggest you check the Exploring WD's Advanced Format HD Technology over at Hot Hardware and Dell's Are you ready for Advanced Format (AF) Hard Drives for additional information).
The post on the Dell community blog lists one of the issues that users can run into when working with AF hard drives.
With previous (512B) drives the physical and logical sector size was always 512 bytes. Now with the physical sector being 4K and the emulated logical sector still being 512 bytes, you encounter performance issues if the start of the logical partitions don't line up with the boundaries of the physical sectors. Proper alignment will be dependent on the deployment methodology and tools that you use.
How can you find out if your AF hard drive has performance issues? Easy, you rum the Disk Alignment Test freeware. Just download and run the program on your Windows PC. The program checks for AF hard drives that are connected to the system. It displays all drives in its interface and uses colors to indicate AF drives with volumes that are not aligned.
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Yes, it is good workaround to install https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/open-tabs-next-to-current/ as it ads new tabs always on the left (even new tab button). Thank you
Though i found thanks to yout tip, that Firefox has setting:
(run it in a new tab) and when you set it to True, it start adding new tabs always next to current tab which means one no longer need to waste time scrolling which was main problem in my case.
Yes, that's the default behavior. There doesn't appear to be an
about:config entry to allow you to change this behavior.
You can try a third-party add-on like Open Tabs Next To Current, but it may not work in every situation.
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Multi Channel Social Media - how do you use social networks for your business?
On 27th September 2012 I appeared on a panel as part of Social Media Week London. The theme was multi-channel social media, and how companies can approach social networks effectively for their business.
The video of the panel session is below. The other participants were:
Tamsin Fox-Davies and Erica Ayotte of Constant Contact
Keren Lerner of Top Left Design
and it was chaired by Sarah Pennells of Savvywoman.co.uk


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"Touch comes before sight, before speech. It is the first language and the last, and it always tells the truth."
-Margaret Atwood
What is Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands on modality using light touch to release restrictions in the structures of the body that house the nervous system: head, face, jaw, neck, spine, sacrum and pelvis.
It is practiced while the client is fully clothed and seated or laying down.
The intention is to enhance the environment in which the nervous system functions in order to support the body's natural ability to regulate and heal itself.
Integrated with psychotherapy, this work strengthens the mind-body connection and helps ground the healing process in the body.
Frequently asked questions:
What are the benefits of Craniosacral therapy?
Craniosacral therapy can be beneficial for a multitude of issues. Some of the most common reasons people seek this work include:
Headaches and Migraines
Stress / Overwhelm
Jaw Pain / TMJ issues
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Pain
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pelvic pain and reproductive issues
How do you integrate Craniosacral therapy with Psychotherapy?
I work collaboratively with my clients, so this will be unique for each individual. Typically, we begin by getting to know each other and assessing whether this work would be beneficial for you. If we decide it would be, we will begin to weave it into our weekly therapy sessions. There is a space in my office where clients can lay or sit and receive this work fully clothed. Comfortable and loose fitting clothing is ideal.
So do I talk while I'm on the table?
This work is most beneficial when it is received in a mindful state. This means that I invite you to pay attention to your present experience and notice what is happening without assigning meaning or analysis (we can always do this later). In my experience, allowing the cognitive/analytical mind to take a break during this part of session allows the work to be the most impactful.
Does it cost extra?
Nope! During our initial phone consultation, we will set a fee for session. This fee is for the length of session rather than the content, so there is no extra cost for including Craniosacral work.
How do I know if it is right for me?
This work may not be a good fit for everyone. If you are interested in this work, let's talk more about what you're wanting out of therapy and assess if it would support your unique therapeutic goals.
What if I'm not comfortable with touch, do I have to receive this work if I am a therapy client?
Everyone's relationship with touch is different, so you get to decide. You are welcome to receive this work often, infrequently, once, or never. It is an offering, not a requirement so it's totally up to you. There are many ways to explore the mind-body connection that do not involve touch.
Can I book a Craniosacral appointment if I am not a therapy client?
I have limited spaces available for "Craniosacral-only" clients. If you have been referred to me by your therapist or a friend, please reach out to me directly at firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a session. You may want to also check out my additional resources page for local practitioners.
Is there any reason I shouldn't receive this work?
This work is safe and non-invasive. If a slight increase in intracranial pressure would cause instability in your body, this work would not be for you. Conditions where this may be relevant include: acute aneurism, very recent brain or spinal surgery, cerebral hemorrhage or other preexisting severe bleeding disorders. If you are concerned about receiving this work, please check with your doctor.
Is there evidence-based research to support the efficacy of this work?
Yes. You can find links to many studies about this work here: https://www.upledger.com/therapies/articles.php
I have another question that is not answered here. What should I do?
Contact me with any and all questions you have about my practice.


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In a flashback we learn why Harvey hates his mother that much:
After appropriately hating his mom for cheating on his dad AND asking him not to tell his dad, they met each other at his funeral. His brother Marcus let her say a few words which were very touching (Harvey never would have let it happen) and they talk to each other afterwards. They were on the cusp of making up when her partner Bobby comes to both of them and Harvey accuses her mother of spitting on his father's grave by bringing Booby to his funeral.
Although Harvey accepted Donna's proposition, he hesitates and can't quite get over his reservations. Donna (who else?) gives Harvey the necessary insight into his own feelings to get him to leave. He flies to Boston and talks to his brother. It's nice to see Harvey enjoy bringing Marcus's kids to bed (and also to see him be surprised to feel that way). The dinner starts off well and after he declares he forgives her, his mother also forgives him for being gone all the time, which Harvey thinks she has no right to do. At first, I thought Harvey's reaction is understandable but the longer the episode went on, the more we learned about what Harvey misses of his family. He didn't know Marcus was sick and that his mom and Bobby helped out with the kids. He forgives her, telling her he hates what she did and will continue to do so but he doesn't hate her. Emotionally, all these scenes work very well, not least because Gabriel Macht shows some of his finest acting here. When he says he's sick of being angry, I felt like the viewer by now may have also been slightly sick of him being angry all the time. So this reconciliation and his subsequent apology to and conversation with Louis show Harvey more mature than he has been recently and maybe now fit to step into Jessica's shoes. However, due to his recent behavior, he admits to Louis he is not fit either to be managing partner and therefore they become interim co-managing partners. He also thanks him for helping out with his client in Harvey's absence. This was a nice conciliatory scene which radiates some hope for the firm. I hope that Louis's character arc over the past seasons toward a less egotistical, more mature man, despite repeated missteps, will continue and that it will not be him who brings more chaos in the firm.
Meanwhile, Mike got a job as a supervisor in a legal clinic for the guy is glad to have such an experienced man for such a low salary (and gives Mike a second chance for being honest in the application form). He meets Marissa, who is a younger version of himself, with the same deep care about her clients, the same idealism and naïveté as Mike when he started. After being rejected by her because she thinks he has been spoilt in the world of corporate law and does not care about the little man, he reveals his past to the team and will from now on be respected. They might not have been able to solve the case successfully this time but Mike prevents the eviction by providing the missing money from his own pocket.
While it's nice to see Mike do some concrete good in the world, the cases in the clinic need to step up their game, it will be boring otherwise and somehow not very credible that Mike can't cope with such trivial stuff. I look forward to giving his team valuable advice from his own experience but I still do not believe this will go on for several seasons.
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Contributor's Corner: Killed By a Horror Franchise
During the dawn of Viddy Well, we asked each interested contributor to fill out the same questionnaire. The questions spanned from grave to goofy, but the replies were nearly always unexpected. This week we'll take a look at the following question:
If you could be killed by one horror film franchise, what would it be and why?
Brenda Torres:
I almost said Saw because I thought to myself, "Well maybe I'll have learned some kind of goddammned lesson before dying." But then, I remembered how slow and torturous some of those deaths are and instantly changed my mind. A lot of horror film franchises deal with demons and that's a big NOPE for me. I'm gonna pick the Alien franchise because I'm not gonna go out like a sucker, and I'd try to be as badass as Ripley. Key word, try.
Jake Bottiglieri:
My knee-jerk is to say Halloween, but let's be honest, chances are you'd wind up as some rube with a shotgun through your gut in the depths of the "post 3+" stage of the franchise. Let's go with Evil Dead. I'd rather be vivisected than eaten.
Kie Richardson:
Ahhhh fuck! This is so hard. I love Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween because they are just amazing but I'm choosing Scream for sentimental reasons. This was one of the first, if not THE first horror movie I saw firsthand coming up. I didn't really get a chance to appreciate the former until I got older and understood that those and many others paved the way for the new era franchises. In the moment, Scream was it for me. I was scared shitless that people would get them a Ghostface mask and recreate the murders in real life. Final Destination is a strong contender as well.
Anthony Cleveland:
"Oh, I love that horror movie with the killer that gives his victims a quick painless death," said no horror fan ever. There's really not a good way to go in these types of movies. Hmmm...I guess I'll take death from one of those busty Hammer movie vampires. Awake or asleep, I wouldn't mind.
Dave Mcdermand:
I'm going to assume this means by a character and not a giant stack of DVDS. I'm either going to say Alien or the X-Files. I just really would like to be proven there's extra-terrestrial life and then immediately get a slimey-spiked tail rammed through my chest so I could go into the big DMT trip in the sky knowing I was giving birth to our nebulous neighbors. I find that learning something massively important about our universe -- even in the final moments -- is worth more than getting paid a visit by the rapping "In the Hood" iteration of the Leprechaun. Plus, seeing Siggy Weaves or Gilly Ands wouldn't be the worst last image for my stupid eyes.
Tanner Standridge:
I'd die in Evil Dead. Just so I'd lose my mind and have some silly unpredictable things happen before I get killed.
Aaron Haughton:
I'd go with Dawn of the Dead. I think it'd be dope to be ripped apart by zombies and see the them chow down on my still warm entrails while I'm still alive. It'd also be trippy to go out Freddy Kruger style, but I'll still go zombies. At least I can hole up in the mall and have a little fun before I get sieged.
Which horror franchise would you be slain by? We want to know. Share your thoughts and feelings in the comments section below, and as always, remember to viddy well!


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I run in supportive road shoes to stop my over-pronation. What should I use off-road?
Certain shoes are designed to slow down the rate at which your foot rolls inwards (pronates), which is useful on roads, as your feet are doing the same thing time after time, stride after stride. However, over-pronation is less of an issue on the trails, says Matt Parker, who has more than 18 years' experience of selling running shoes with Peterborough retailer Advance Performance.
"The terrain off road is uneven and your feet do different things on each stride," says Matt. "Visit your local running store with your road shoes and they should be able to help. Some trail shoes are more stable than they may appear, as they are typically lower-profile – meaning your ankle is nearer to the ground, creating a slightly lower centre of gravity – and feature slightly firmer midsoles. A local running store should also have good knowledge of surrounding terrain, and what grip works best."


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Vocal Draft is Done! 4 Days until Impact of the Fallen is released!/
I just finished my vocal draft. It's the last draft I do. Reading it out loud to myself helps me catch lingering typos that have slipped past my beta readers and my editor. There might still be a few, but Impact of the Fallen feels done. Four days and counting until it goes live! For anyone interested, all of my books go through about 12-14 drafts. Among those are an alpha reader draft, a professional editor (who is amazing by the way) and a beta reader draft. I read through my book about 8 times before I publish. I do all of this because I hate reading books that are poorly edited, and assume the same for my readers. In spite of my efforts, a few typos slip through every once in a while. I actually appreciate it when my readers send me a message and let me know they found one. Thanks guys!


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Inter Parfums, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: IPAR) today announced that net sales for the second quarter of 2012 were approximately $145.6 million, a 20% increase from $121.1 million in the second quarter of 2011. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, second quarter net sales were up approximately 29%. Inter Parfums plans to issue its results for the second quarter of 2012 on or about August 8, 2012.
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Discussing European-based operations Jean Madar, Chairman & CEO of Inter Parfums noted, "The favorable trends of the first quarter continued into the second quarter with strong performances across our brand portfolio. Compared to the same periods in 2011, Burberry sales rose 34% for the current second quarter and 21% for the first half on strong growth of established fragrances, including Burberry Body, which launched in late 2011. While there were no major launches this year, Lanvin fragrance sales increased 13% for the quarter and year-to-date due to continuing gains by Eclat d'Arpège and the steady performances by Jeanne Lanvin and Marry Me! With Montblanc Legend as the catalyst, Montblanc brand sales rose 72% in the second quarter and 75% through the first half. We are likewise delighted by the momentum of Jimmy Choo fragrances that began in 2011 with the Eau de Parfum, and continued in 2012 with the Eau de Toilette, resulting in a 13% and 42% increase in brand sales for the second quarter and first half, respectively. Some of the smaller brands in our portfolio are also generating significant year-to-date gains, including Boucheron, which had a more than fivefold increase in sales, and S.T. Dupont with a 48% sales increase compared to the first half of 2011."He continued, "Top line growth has been especially strong in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and South America where year-to-date sales rose 56%, 40%, 22%, and 35%, respectively. We have also seen significant sales growth in Eastern Europe with first half gains of 25%. Despite the slowdown in consumer spending in selected countries in Western Europe, first half sales were 10% ahead of the same period last year." On the subject of U.S.-based operations, Mr. Madar went on to say, "As was the case in the first quarter, second quarter sales benefited from the inclusion of Anna Sui fragrance sales and the launch of our first Nine West fragrance, Love Fury. Additionally we brought a number of new products to market during the quarter including: Miss Madison by Brooks Brothers, Wishes & Dreams for bebe, and a new men's scent, Wildbloom Blue for Banana Republic. Finally, international distribution of the U.S. specialty retail brands in our portfolio has been an ongoing success and an important contributor to our top line growth." Raises 2012 Guidance Russell Greenberg, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer stated, "Based upon our performance thus far this year, our expectations for the second half and the strength of the dollar relative to the euro, which was 15% higher on June 30, 2012, as compared to June 30, 2011, we are increasing our 2012 sales guidance to $632 million. We are likewise increasing our guidance for net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. to approximately $35.9 million or $1.17 per diluted share. Our guidance assumes the dollar remains at current levels."
Burberry License AgreementTo preserve its rights, on July 16, 2012, Burberry exercised its option to buy out the license rights effective December 31, 2012. However, we are continuing discussions with Burberry on the creation of a new operating model for the business. In the nearly 30 years since its founding, Inter Parfums, Inc. has been selected as the fragrance and beauty partner for a growing list of prestige brands that include Burberry, Lanvin, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef & Arpels, Montblanc, Paul Smith, Boucheron, S.T. Dupont, Balmain and Repetto. Inter Parfums is also the fragrance and beauty partner for specialty retail and designer brands such as Gap, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, bebe, Betsey Johnson, Nine West and Anna Sui. Inter Parfums is known for innovation, quality and its ability to capture the genetic code of each brand in the products it develops, manufactures and distributes in over 120 countries worldwide. Statements in this release which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will" and "would" or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements because actual events or results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the headings "Forward Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in Inter Parfums' annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and the reports Inter Parfums files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Inter Parfums does not intend to and undertakes no duty to update the information contained in this press release.


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Recently purchased my second vehicle with Autoland. Exceptional service and a bad ass Jeep. They even helped with shipping.
I had an fabulous time shopping for my new car at Autoland. The staff was very helpful and I felt they had my best interest in mind.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for a vehicle.
Let me start at the beginning, after searching for a car for months and trying to get financed as a first time buyer I called Autoland and the service was awesome, they went above and beyond to help me get my BMW. A few days after buying it I realized that something had happened to my radiator, so Joe again going above and beyond came to my house at 8 o'clock on a rainy Saturday night to check the radiator, then got it towed back to the dealership where he and a colleague worked on a Sunday to make sure I was back on the road with no problem the following monday.
Very thankful for the great service and beyond helpful staff! I couldn't have asked for a better experience and it is highly unlikely you will find better service elsewhere.
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Parisian born Faustine Steinmetz began her studies at Atelier Chardon Savard in Paris before moving to London to complete her Masters in the prestigious Central Saint Martins under the guidance of Professor OBE Louise Wilson.
All of Faustine's pieces are made in accordance with her belief in craftsmanship over trend.
"I create pieces that everyone has or has had in their wardrobe at some point in their life, except I make them from scratch using artisanal techniques.
I find our contemporary relation to buying and owning very disgusting. We no longer buy things we like, we no longer even buy things that we intend to keep, we are only interested in things which are cheap and readily accessible. Everything is disposable.
My work is a reaction to these wasteful ways. Focusing on denim because it is the symbol of industrial clothing, an everyday object, valueless to most, worn by so many.
I work hours on them because I want to add value where normally very little value is seen. Why should a pair of denim that you wear everyday not be give the same level of attention as a couture dress, destined to ever only be worn once?"
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Episode 6 - What The Heck?!
Episode 6 of And Now It's, titled "What The Heck?!" aired on August 3, 2016.
This episode features our craziest interview yet, with local filmmakers Dan Schneidkraut and RP Whalen (plus even more bonus dudes) as we discuss the film Vore King, a documentary Schneidkraut made about Whalen's monster porn series. The episode also features the debut of Bobby's So You Think You Kahn Dance series (we had to change the song for Youtube unfortunately), as well as the comedic style of Boardwalk Bill and Jorilla, and we round it out with another installment of Luna Seasons.


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Marketing Design: Key To Capturing Market Share
While it may seem that everyone is using digital media to promote themselves and their businesses, many established business leaders are still sitting on the sidelines. They may engage in a Google Ad Words campaign and have an SEO enabled site, but many are not contributing their personhood or brand story online. This is, in part, because many Boomers believe that business is done in private rooms with a handshake. However, studies show that is no longer the case in many industries and especially in professional services. (I talk more about this in the video.)
That creates a giant opportunity for new competitors to win market share. It's also a great opportunity for emerging leaders to gain more influence within the company. We wrote a marketing parable about this called, "The Tale Of Two Dogs." It's mid-section of this article: Marketing Design: Navigating The Journey From Unknown To Known
My point is that if there was ever a time to take social media seriously, now is that time. The market has changed and if you want to have success, how you show up has to change too. The more stuck in your ways, the less you're able to change.
Don't get left behind. Instead, get ahead of the curve by embracing new media, and specifically social selling, while many of your competitors are still sitting on the sidelines.
Check out my latest video on this topic: Key To Capturing Market Share


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Pictures of these two-way staircases that connect twin residential buildings in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have caught the attention of Chinese netizens. Is there a hidden secret? Nope, it's just a bunch of stairs. Not really the kind that bring you to heaven.
Interesting or nay?
View more Chinese architecture on Shanghaiist.
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Spring at La Faula!
The Italy of 1996 was not the Italy of today. It was the end of the Italy of barely suppressed chaos that rocked and rolled on a sea of inflationary liquidity. Laws were badly written and often not enforced. Peoples' working lives were to be short and their physical lives long and secure. The Italian State asked for little and in return it gave the collective little: poor infrastructure, incompetent bureaucracy, bad schools and universities, appalling public services, lack of basic communal amenities such as refuse dumps. But what it failed to give the collective, the Italian State made up for by giving to the individual, and in spades. The three great gifts within the means of the State to give were the pension, security of employment and security of earnings to the employee if the employer should fail and disappear. In return the State asked for little but it rendered Italians workers unsackable, it enabled them to retire in their 40's and it kept them in the manner to which they were accustomed (100% of their salary) for decades even if their underlying employment had disappeared.
But in an ever integrating Europe this was untenable. An Italy that had been forced out of the Italian Exchange rate mechanism in 1992 and had almost defaulted on its debts, that was tardy or non-compliant in incorporating European directives and law was obviously an Italy that would not be able to take advantage of the security that being in ever deeper integration with other, stronger, European countries offered. And the Italian model had reached the end of the line. To Italian policy makers it was obvious that Italy needed to hook itself to the European bandwagon as it was too weak to go it alone and continue to offer what its populace expected now as of right. Only fifty years before most Italians had been in abject poverty. But the Dolce Vita was a right and a religion. To go to eat and drink continuously and conspicuously was, for a people that had previously suffered terribly from pellagra, a right that now defined them. For those that had known the pain of empty stomachs and the degradation of absolute poverty enough was never enough. Italy was a populist democracy and asking a people whose belly's had to be always full to tighten their belts was not an option. So Italy began to change. It incorporated European directives into Italian law and began the process of enforcing the laws in a more systematic and comprehensive way.
But at La Faula we didn't know this. And neither did our neighbours and the people from the villages around Ravosa. In 1996 you were still on your own in a Frasca if you had problems. The Carabinieri who controlled us were not there to help us. They were there to enforce the writ of the State across its territory. Disputes, unless they were well out of control and there were dead bodies to deal with, had to be resolved locally. The Carabinieri were more like an occupying power than a source of security and safety.
So it was that in our first years of running the frasca we were shaken down for protection money, had to deal with the Sunday visits of a gangster and convicted murderer from Nimis with his henchmen and sainted mother, had to disarm a knife-wielding teenager who was being bullied and had to manage the non payment of drinks orders by the toughest of men who were completely dangerous and terrifying.
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Why Virender Sehwag called Steve Smith 'Tubelight' after India-Australia series
Virender Sehwag gave Steve Smith the tag of 'Tubelight' - a term which is generally used as a slang for dim-wit. Smith-led Australia lost to India 1-2 in a test series.cricket Updated: Mar 29, 2017 00:16 IST
Virender Sehwag has been entertaining us throughout this cricket season with his tweets. So, when India finally wrapped up the season with a 2-1 series win against Australia to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the fiery opener decided to give his own 'Gharelu' awards to the cricketers.
In the 'Gharelu awards' Sehwag compared several Indian cricketers with household items. But the most interesting tag was given to Steve Smith – 'Tubelight'.
The home season comes to an end and it's time for #ViruGhareluAwards— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 28, 2017
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A 'tubelight' is generally used as a slang for dim-wit. Sehwag might be referring to the Bangalore Test, when Smith looked up to the dressing room for suggestions on taking a DRS. It led to a huge controversy, with Virat Kohli hinting that the Australia captain might have cheated.
Read | Australia cricketers are no longer friends: Virat Kohli after Dharamsala win
Saha- Channi— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 28, 2017
Handscomb -Joon Kangi
Ashwin,Rahane -Desert Cooler
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India's eight-wicket win in Dharamsala sealed India's seventh series win in a row, dating back to their triumph in Sri Lanka in August 2015.
The victory also brought a successful end to India's 13-Test home season, in which they won 10, drew two and had the lone loss to Australia in the opener in Pune.
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Colombian Man Pleads Guilty To International Money Laundering Conspiracy
ORLANDO, Fla. - Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field (MFD), and A. Lee Bentley, III, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, announced today that Luis Alberto Marulanda-(54, Colombia) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Marulanda faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
According to the plea agreement, beginning in February 2009, Marulanda had a contract with a Colombian drug trafficking (DTO), where Marulanda's associates picked up bulk cash in the amount of 100,000€ (Euros) a week in the Netherlands. Two months later, a DEA confidential (CS) met with Marulanda in Madrid, Spain. During the meeting, Marulanda informed the CS that two small cocaine shipments had been seized in Portugal, by Portuguese authorities and one of his main associates had been arrested. As a result of the incident, Marulando had to suspend his operations in Spain and Portugal, and moved his operation to Italy. The DEA Madrid Country (MCO) confirmed that Portuguese authorities had seized several cocaine shipments in the amounts and on the dates consistent with those mentioned by Marulanda. He advised the CS that his DTO smuggled cocaine shipments weekly to Rome onboard commercial planes and that he would travel to Rome to pick up the drug proceeds. Marulanda later requested that the CS meet him in Rome, where Marulanda would give the CS 650,000€ to be laundered. As part of the conspiracy, Marulanda requested assistance to move the narcotics proceeds through New York City, Atlanta, and Orlando into Hong Kong banks and Panama City, Panama. The total amount of funds that Marulanda attempted to launder was $2,973,285.This investigation was conducted by the DEA MFD, Orlando District Office, with assistance from DEA's Rome Country Office, MCO, Lisbon Country Office, Bogota Country Office, Hong Kong Country Office and Panama Country Office. It is being prosecuted by United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida.


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This villa has a king size bed in the master bedroom and the other bedroom has two queens in it. this lovely villa has been updated in both kitchen and bathrooms. This villa is on teh first floor which gives you direct access to the beach. This villa also has DSL and 3 TV's.
This is a perfect place for a family looking for a memorable vacation.
Historic Charleston is only a short drive away (22 miles by road). Today, Charleston's incredible collection of colonial and antebellum architectural creates a breathtaking backdrop for your island adventure. The city streets offer a colorful mix of historic private homes and other areas specifically designed for visitor enjoyment. First, King Street is Charleston's traditional shopping mecca with everything from antiques to high fashion and interested gifts galore. Fountain Walk is a destination unto itself with the South Carolina Aquarium, IMAX theatre, a food court and regular tours departing for Ft. Sumter, where the Civil War began. The City Market area is alive by day with carriage tours, galleries and shopping venues. But after dark, nightlife takes center stage with restaurants and clubs for the young and merely young-at-heart. Then, just outside the city proper, the Lowcountry's graceful old plantations bring the South into focus like no other place in America. The add-on bonus of nearby Charleston makes your Kiawah Island vacation a memory-maker for life.
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Berkeley Mayor Reaffirms Commitment on World Environment Day
Berkeley, CA -- As local, national, and international leaders condemn Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin has doubled down on his efforts to promote environmental and sustainable policies. Today, on World Environment Day, Arreguin submitted a Resolution to the Council on having the City of Berkeley honor the goals set forward by the Paris Agreement.
Last week, Mayor Arreguin joined in a statement by the Climate Mayors declaring that local jurisdictions will take a leadership role on climate change. "Climate change is real and will have a real and devastating effect on our local communities," Arreguin said. "Trump's disastrous decision to back out of the Paris Accord will have devastating impacts to green jobs, climate change, and our country's standing as a world leader. While we had hoped that the federal government would show leadership in the face of this crisis, it now turns to us, local and state governments to take the lead. The City of Berkeley has always been at the forefront of environmental leadership. Now more than ever, it is urgent we take bold leadership to address the climate crisis. I am introducing legislation for Berkeley to continue its commitment to the Paris Accord. I have signed a statement with 211 mayors representing 54 million Americans to take action in protecting our only home. The world cannot wait and neither will we."
Additionally, in a tweet published today, the Mayor announced that he signed a pledge to support 100% renewable energy in Berkeley. Arreguin currently serves on the Board of Directors for the newly formed East Bay Community Energy, a community-governed power supplier which aims to provide most of Alameda County with renewable energy by spring 2018. Similar programs already exist in San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma counties, with sixteen counties throughout the state exploring this concept. Jesse Arreguín Mayor The Berkeley City Council will vote on the Resolution to uphold the Paris Agreement on June 27th .


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Nowadays, 95% people say that their phone is the most integral part of everyday life. Every one of us keeps mobile devices nearby because of a tendency to check the notifications frequently. While checking those notifications we often come across too many bulks SMS having products information, offers, discounts etc. For a layman, these bulk SMS Service or bulk SMS marketing means broadcasting or simply sending a same message or information to a wide range of audience in one go.
To be precise, bulk SMS service is the dissemination of a large number of SMS message for delivery to a large number of receivers. But as a businessman and marketer, we can overlook a whole range of another way that a bulk SMS service might be useful in our business. Since the numbers of cell phone users in India are increasing every day, thus businesses are formulating new strategies to make their marketing plans mobile friendly and, the use of SMS marketing software is become a tried and tested tactic to edge any marketing plan. Let start understanding what bulk SMS Service actually is?
How Do Bulk SMS services work?
There are various Software, Plug-in and API (Application Programming Interface) available for sending and receiving a bulk message. In addition, this software provides users with the facility to add as many contacts as required and these can be in a variety of ways. Bulk SMS programs use shortcodes to send high volumes of text messages in a very short period. Generally speaking, the goal of such SMS campaign is to spread the promotional message which may include new products update, new offers and discounts, community interaction and feedback etc. as updating the potential buyer and user is the key to succeed in today's trend of digital marketing. Now Bulk SMS is a great option for all business that needs to contact their customers fast, efficiently and cheaply! Text messages have a very high response rate, usually, they are opened within few seconds.
One of the surveys says that the response rates from SMS are 209% higher than from phone calls, Facebook, or email. 29% of targeted customers will respond to text messages and 47% of those responders go on to make a purchase.
Scopes of Bulk SMS Services
We can use Bulk SMS Services in a variety of ways, depending on your business:
- Send your customers a special discount coupon: as who doesn't like a special offer coupon?
- Keep them informed about special arrivals and updates of new products.
- Keep them informed about special events and weekly promotions.
- Ask them for their opinion via quick poll – for example about your new product. Preferably using an Excellent/Good/Satisfied/Need to be improved or "1–10" scale.
Things to do for a successful Bulk SMS Service?
When it comes to the Bulk SMS Service, it's all stripped down to words. No videos, images – only 160 characters to get the recipient's attention. Each SMS marketing campaign requires its own approach. However, there are some key rules you can follow to get the desired result from your SMS marketing Campaign.
- Include your company name – Customer has to know they have received a text from your business, so add the business name into the text.
- Use catchy word or phrase – Start your text with a catchy word and phrase to engage your prospect and also to the customer.
- Use a URL shortener – This will save you some characters and make your website link even better.
- Provide value – No value — no conversion. It's that simple. You have to offer something valuable to your customer.
- Opt-out instructions – Make sure the recipients have the opportunity to opt-out. Thus Include the instructions at the end.
Things to be avoided for a successful Bulk SMS Services?
- Don't use Text-speak – The message with such text-speak like gr8, nyt, ASAP etc. will devalue your brand.
- Avoid using abbreviation – Customer might be less familiar with the abbreviation you use.
- Never use multiple exclamation points and question mark – This will make you seem more desperate.


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Krishnvamsi directed Nani starrer Paisa is finally getting released. The film was scheduled for release last summer but got delayed for financial problems. Looks like the movie is finally seeing the light of the day! Latest release from producer Puppala Ramesh informs us that Paisa will hit the screens in the third week of November.
The film's story is set in the old city of Hyderabad and revolves around hawala transactions. Catherina Tresa plays a Muslim girl, while newcomer Siddhika plays second fiddle.


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Of all the issues facing the current global economy, the specter of youth unemployment is perhaps the most challenging. According to recent figures released by the International Labor Organization, there are more 75 million young people now unemployed throughout the world, with unemployment rates of more than 50% being recorded by once prosperous nations such as Spain and Greece.
Despite recent economic improvement and the drop in the UK's overall level of unemployment, youth unemployment is still a big issue. In fact, youth unemployment is emerging as an important point of conflict in the build-up to the next General Election, with opposition leader Ed Milliband suggesting that youngsters who are unemployed would be forced to retrain or risk losing their benefits under a Labour government.
Do Youngsters Lack Opportunity or the Relevant Skills to Succeed?
While the problem is clear, however, the root cause and the potential solutions remain clouded in mystery. In terms of the former, it would be easy to blame high youth unemployment on prohibitive economic growth and a lack of job creation, but a look at the UK economy suggests that this is a false perception. Instead, it would perhaps be pertinent to look at the existing skillsets of youngsters in the UK and the opportunities that are presented to them, in order to understand whether young job seekers are being hindered by a lack of talent or viable employment options.
There is certainly concern at the state of the current curriculum in the UK, to the point where the government is already looking to restructure the program of learning that it delivers to students. This would involve creating a curriculum that suits prosperous industries within the existing employment market, while also accounting for the social issues that are likely to trouble future generations of adults (such as managing a paucity of disposable income and the failure to save). By creating a practical schedule of education for youngsters to follow, they are more likely to be empowered to work and boast the skills to meet demand.
In terms of opportunity, there are deeper-lying issues that require consideration. While the current government have made concerted verbal efforts to encourage entrepreneurship and empower ambitious youngsters as the employers of the future, for example, they have done little in practical terms to create less stringent lending criteria. As a result of this, cautious lenders and poor credit ratings are continuing to hinder young entrepreneurs and preventing them from achieving their professional goals.
Equipping Youngsters in a Changeable and Evolving World
These factors have combined to create a bleak outlook for the current generation of youngsters, who must overcome an inadequate education, minimal disposable income levels and a lack of genuine opportunity if they are to succeed. This was underlined in a recent report compiled by short-term lender Wage Day Advance, which revealed that the vast majority of applicants who requested loans in excess of £1000 were aged between 18 and 30. Considering this and the fact that the average age of a first-time home buyer in the UK has risen to 35, it is clear that young adults lack both the educational and financial resources to prosper once they have entered the world of work.
Perhaps the single most pertinent issue remains an outdated educational curriculum, which has not kept pace with the technological or social evolutions of the last decade. This leaves students lacking the qualifications, enthusiasm and awareness to make their mark in the world of work, especially in an economy that is failing to create long-term job opportunities. By making positive changes to curriculum and ensuring that they create an environment that actively empowers entrepreneurship, however, political leaders in the UK can tackle youth unemployment and protect the next generation of young adults.


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The attractive, single-storey stone country house was completed in 2007 and is located in the quiet countryside of Son Macia.
The charming property has palm trees, almond, olive, lemon and apple trees and offers an incomparable view of the gentle, evergreen hills.
The living area is 300 m2 and is divided into five bedrooms, four bathrooms (3 en suite), a cosy living room and an additional fireplace room with adjoining dining table. An open country kitchen with the latest technology invites you to cook. In the house only first-class materials were installed, such as teak wood windows, 100 year old roof beams, sand stone columns, marble floors, double glazing, and quality ceramics in the bathrooms. In addition, the interior scores with traditional furnishings.
All technical installations such as central heating, air conditioning and alarm system, pool technology, electricity and water supply as well as satellite TV and Internet meet the highest standards.
The property includes vegetable gardens, numerous terraces, an infinity pool, a BBQ area and a carport.
The finca has a rental license and generates high income for years.
House with ETV rental license for sale. Please note that our holiday villas in Manacor are registered under the ETV Touristic law of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands.
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Interviews: The Cast and Director Talk 'Mudbound'
Adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name, Mudbound is a poignant film from director Dee Rees and co-writer Virgil Williams about two families, one white and one black, struggling to work an unforgiving land during WWII.
Laura (Carey Mulligan), an educated 30-something virgin, marries man of few words Henry McAllan (Jason Clarke) to avoid being labeled a spinster. She thinks marriage will help her be seen and valued, but soon realizes that isn't necessarily the case.
Henry makes a unilateral decision to uproot the family to a farm on the Mississippi delta – a handshake deal that turns out to be a scam. With nowhere to go, they're forced to move to a derelict house down the way, roll up their sleeves and go to work as tenant farmers. It's not the life Laura signed up for; it's foreign and frightening and her outlook soon becomes as poor as the quality of the land itself. The only source of comfort is Jamie (Garrett Hedlund), Henry's brother, who returns home from war and understands a thing or two about being a being unseen and devalued.
Life is even worse for the Jackson family down the road who not only struggle with a lack of money and resources but the prejudices of their neighbors in the Jim Crow South. Hap (Rob Morgan), the patriarch of the family, goes from providing for his brood to out of commission from a nasty injury and their eldest Ronsel (Jason Mitchell), who would logically take up the mantle, is fighting on the front lines abroad. Florence (Mary J. Blige) and her younger children are forced to go to work. She ends up serving as a caregiver to the McAllans, all while pulling double duty at home. She has to; the Jacksons' eyes are set on owning land of their own one day and with plenty of sweat, tears, and yes, blood, they'll get there.
ScreenPicks correspondent Erica Corbin sat down with the stars of the film, Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan, Mary J. Blige (Florence), as well as director Dee Rees to discuss their thoughts on the film and the characters that make it great.
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