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The result after one month with ulcer is also very encouraging. Here also not only the oil pulling is important but also the right food for the metabolism.
My personal experience with oil pulling is good. The teeth are becoming white, my breath is fresh always, no stomach problems and the gums are healthy. Even if I bite my tongue or somewhere in the mouth these hurts are cured with 24 hours. Previously I have to suffer for this few days.
I have heard from many that after 6 to 9 months even eczema is cured and I am observing everything very carefully to give you the right information in my oil pulling diary.
I want to tell you once again. We could achieve many things with oil pulling, but it is only 50% truth and the other 50% is the right food for our metabolism. There are many questions with oil pulling with other oils than sesame oil and I will write you about this later.
Wait for my oil pulling diary…


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Growing up, my dad regularly took our family on summer vacations and instilled in us the joy of exploring new places. There were five kids, so he had to be pretty good at finding affordable places to go. Based on the places he brought us, combined with what I've learned in traveling myself and with my students, here are my top five suggestions for affordable family vacations.

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Gunbower Creek, near Cohuna and the Murray River, Victoria, Australia. The Victorian town of Cohuna overlooks Gunbower Creek, a beautiful area of marshy lakes, billabongs and dead trees. April 2004.
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" - I absolutely LOVE the service. Blanca was great! In addition to the friendly staff I love the fact that when you step in Mi Cumbia it immediately brings you to another place. You are no longer in your neighborhood spa. I come from a Hispanic family and when I am here I feel like I am home :-) " Jessica Galvan


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ESSAY | How Track Saved Me From Depression
If I'm being honest, I've probably gone through this in my head too many times to count, but have never had the courage to actually sit and write everything down. The only reason you're actually reading this now is because my friend, Brandi, encouraged me to share my story. This was and will probably be the hardest thing I've ever sat down to write. Here's your warning: this post is extremely long. It's definitely more of an essay than one of my typical blog posts, but I knew that if I was going to write about this, then I wanted to write about it, including all the gory details that I've always been too embarrassed to share with anybody.
I'm actually not sure where to start, so I guess I'm just going to write and hope this ends up taking me in some sort of real direction. During my freshman year of college, I was severely depressed. Why? I can't be completely sure. I never went to talk to anyone about it, despite the many times I attempted to make appointments to talk to a professional. Looking back, I'd say it was a couple reasons. I think I was predisposed to it. During high school I would go through periods of being "down", but I always just pushed it aside or placed blame on being a teenager going through normal angsty issues. These phases always passed pretty quickly, so I never considered it returning full force later on in life. Unfortunately for me, I think being in the college environment only exasperated everything. When you go to a large university, it's very easy to either make tons of friends or fall through the cracks. I was the latter. I had friends, but no one I was really close with (excluding my roommate and my boyfriend at the time). Not only that, but suddenly I wasn't the smartest person around. I was getting average to below-average grades and my confidence and self-esteem fell dramatically. To top it all off, I was basically running on 3-4 hours of sleep everyday because of my work study job, which lead to me being sick pretty much all year and poor performances both on and off the track. I spent all my free time in bed sleeping or crying, and Skyped with my mom to try to fend off the homesickness. I skipped classes all the time (which didn't help my grades). I hated every second of it.
I ended my freshman year failing my first class ever and placed on academic probation, which meant I wasn't allowed to compete. Luckily, we didn't have meets until the spring semester, so I had time to bring my grades up. That summer I resolved to try harder at everything. Sophomore year I stopped working nights, pulled a ton of all-nighters, and focused more on the progress I made on the track. On top of all that, I became closer to a girl named Jennifer, whom I had met the semester before. Oddly enough, she's one of the reasons I was able to pick myself back up. Since I rarely left my room, she would check in on me constantly. She would drag me out to eat a proper meal (instead of just the junk I kept stored away), and introduced me to great group of people who I now consider some of my closest friends. On days where I absolutely refused to leave my room, she would just sit and talk. I'm not sure exactly why she went out of her way on so many occasions, but I'll be forever grateful for it.
Second semester is where things started going wrong, again. Our track team is lucky enough to travel during the outdoor season, but the downside of that is that you have to really be on top of your work. I struggled with this, despite the fact that I dropped the class to try and make the work-load easier to handle. And because we traveled so often, I couldn't see my friends as much, either, so I began to feel that old sense of loneliness settle in. This time, I just tried to ignore all my problems, and eventually fell into the cycle of skipping classes and getting bad grades again. Somehow, I managed to convince myself things would work out. I was wrong. I failed two more classes, was put on probation again, and was told if it happened again I would be kicked out. After I saw my grades and got that phone call, I called my mom to tell her. As soon as she picked up, I broke down. It took 10 minutes for her to calm me down enough for me to actually get any words out.
After I talked to her, I felt a little better. I signed up for summer classes and pushed forward. I had a lot to time to think that summer and decided I needed to be completely honest with myself: I wasn't happy and hadn't been for a long time. I saw school as the catalyst for how I felt and came to the conclusion that I should take a break, since quitting was out of the question. I figured I could take a leave of absence, try and find out what direction I was going in, and hopefully find a way to manage everything. I ended up not taking the break. The main reason for that was track. In a stark contrast to my academic career, my track career had taken off. I had drastically improved my 100m time and qualified for more meets than ever before. Going to practice and running in meets became the highlights of my days, and was one of the biggest motivators for me to try and find an alternative solution. Thinking back on it now, I know if I had taken that leave, I wouldn't have come back. I have no idea where I would have ended up, and I'm glad I'll never know.
I ended up deciding to change my major. I just couldn't do engineering. It wasn't school as a whole that kept breaking me down, but I just couldn't stand the fact that I was studying something that I barely found interesting. Classes became ten times harder, and I would fall into that self-destructive cycle, again. The second the thought of switching my major popped into my mind, I felt immediate relief. The kind of relief that I felt when I skipped class and laid in bed all day. When I went home for the 4th of July weekend, I talked to my mom about switching. Her words were "As long as you're happy, I'm fine with it". Throughout the two years of school I hadn't conveyed just how bad everything had been to her, or anyone else really. I glossed over it, and if anyone noticed me being a little more down than usual, I'd just say I was tired, a common problem for college students. It was nothing for anyone to worry about. Having my mom give her blessing restored my confidence and I got to work on figuring out what I needed to do to get the new major in motion.
My junior year, I started with all new classes and faces and loved every second of it. I got off probation again, and was able to once again compete. Second semester, I began traveling, but was able to manage everything a lot easier. Writing came easy to me, and the assigned topics usually gave free enough range that I could find something that I could make interesting. This isn't to say I didn't have any bad days. I just learned to handle them better. Instead of isolating myself, I would seek out Jennifer or any other friend that was available and talk to them about anything and everything. I called and Skyped my mom because somehow she has a way of making me feel like everything will be alright. I focused on track and put more effort into getting to know my teammates. I learned that every now and then, it's OK to take a day off and have a good cry, as long as you get back into the swing of things the next day. Junior year ended up being the first year that didn't end with academic probation.
At this moment in time, I've finished my very last class and am awaiting my degree (I have to wait until September to receive it). I've competed and medalled internationally for Ghana, and have made plans to continue to do so. There are still times when I feel the depression seeping in, but I've learned to see the signs from a mile away and deal with them accordingly.
I'm not sure if there's one concrete thing I want people to get out of my story, but I'm sure you can find something if you search hard enough. It's OK to change your major. You're not alone in feeling the way you do. Failing isn't then end of the world. You don't have to handle everything on your own. There's probably more, but this isn't why I shared my story. I want anyone who feels like they're stuck in the same cycle to know they're not alone. It took me two years for me to face what was happening in my life. Sometimes you have to really be honest with yourself in order for you to face what's happening in your life.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who's read this far. Thank you to my mom who became my rock, even if she didn't realize it. Thanks to Jennifer, Brandi, and everyone I've become close to for making me realize I'm not as alone as I once thought I was. And thank you track for returning to me my confidence and self-esteem, for being the reason I didn't get stuck in the downward spiral during my dark days, and for being one of the reasons I kept pushing.
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This spring I am going to tidy my windows a tiny differently. I would never have thought to tidy a window once each and every one new than a window cleaner until I seen this article.
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Some people want to know more details on the actual cleaning process. This product is a 2-in-1 cleaner and repellent.
Its as a result easy! Its therefore obvious! I would never have thought of this myself!
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Olympus just announced the updated E-M5 and it seems packed with new features. Let's distill the highlights of the announcement and new spec sheet.
Olympus is strongly headlining the updated stabilization technology - apparently updated even beyond the tech in the E-M1; "The powerful 5-axis VCM image stabilization is even more advanced than ever before."
With this tech, Olympus is advertising a full 5 shutter speed steps of compensation. I'm kind of enjoying how they're actually get a little 'chippy' when describing the benefits of in-camera stabilization vs. the in-lens stabilization other vendors offer. I'm loving this head-to-head competition, which they specifically call out in this press release; "It powerfully compensates for camera roll, which cannot be corrected with in-lens stabilization..."
Yes, Olympus includes the perhaps most highly anticipated feature, 40M Hi-Res Mode. Strangely, it's listed under the 'other' category of their press release. The press release describes it this way, but actually there's more.
"8 images are captured with 16-megapixel image information while moving the sensor by 0.5 pixel steps between each shot. The data from the 8 shots are then combined to produce a single, super-high resolution image, equivalent to the one captured with a 40-megapixel image sensor. This feature is perfect for capturing fine arts and landscapes, and other scenes where high-resolution photos are required. It maximizes the resolution of Zuiko PRO and Premium lenses, making image quality possible that surpasses that of full-frame DSLR cameras."
What's more? While the press release advertises 40megapixels, it turns out this is only for JPEGs. RAW files (Olympus ORFs) are actually captured at 64 megapixels.
The press release devotes the most space to describing new or updated movie capture features, touting "cinema-quality movies in hand-held shooting." If the image stabilization is as good as claimed, and it's already good on my original EM-5, then it makes sense that it could dramatically improve hand-held movie making. Imagine riding a bike and filming as you ride or shooting movies from a moving vehicle. I'll be eager to see some clips from the new EM-5. Here again, it does seem Olympus is calling out Panasonic, the vendor about which we've heard white a lot in the movie area for the last several years. Is this an attempt by Oly to one-up Panny's capabilities in the m4/3 movie making arena?
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WiFi is also included in the E-M5 and provides a number of features. It syncs with mobile phones for geo-tagging via the phone GPS, photo sharing and for remote control. Wireless shooting allows control of both movie and still modes with, what seems to be, a pretty full range of control; shutter speed, aperture, exposure, ISO, white balance, art & scene modes, countdown timer, shutter release and so forth. One of the best parts of image sharing appears to be the ability to simultaneously sync up to 4 remote devices. So now when my wife asks to have a copy of the shot, I can simply link her mobile phone to the camera and she'll get a copy of the pic instantly.
For shooting sports or wildlife, sequential shooting in RAW format works 5 fps and is touted to work until the card is full. Olympus claims the number of capture frames won't drop, so apparently they've improved or increased the size of some buffers.
The shutter is now faster at 1/8000 sec, but it gets even better. In a node to the silent shooter desires of street photographers, the E-M5 II show offers a silent shutter mode, which apparently turns off all sounds in the camera, yet still shoots as fast as 1/6000s. An anti-shock mode, which reduces shutter shock, is compatible with both the sequential shooting, and silent modes.
There seem to be no less then 6 customizable function buttons. I've pretty much customized all of them on my original E-M5, so I'm eager to see this on the new model. The LCD has been updated as well, with a vary-angle model, allowing the screen to be seen when holding the camera at odd angles, even selfies.
Overall, it looks like Olympus really provides a massive upgrade to the original EM-5. As a user of that camera, I'll be eager to try this new one.


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Builtin shaders
Overview and basic usage of builtin shaders.
Magnum contains a set of general-purpose shaders for easy prototyping, UI rendering and data visualization/debugging in both 2D and 3D scenes. The following shaders are available, see documentation of each class for sample output and example setup:
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Flat*D — flat shading using single color or texture
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Vector*D — colored vector graphics
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DistanceFieldVector*D – colored and outlined vector graphics
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VertexColor*D — vertex-colored meshes
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Phong — Phong shading using colors or textures, 3D only
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MeshVisualizer — wireframe visualization, 3D only
All the builtin shaders can be used on unextended OpenGL 2.1 and OpenGL ES 2.0 / WebGL 1.0, but they try to use the most recent technology available to have them as efficient as possible on every configuration.
Shader usage is divided into two parts: configuring vertex attributes in the mesh and configuring the shader itself.
Each shader expects some set of vertex attributes, thus when adding vertex buffer into the mesh, you need to specify which shader attributes are on which position in the buffer. See GL::
struct Vertex { Vector3 position; Vector3 normal; Vector2 textureCoordinates; }; Vertex data[60]{ // ... }; GL::Buffer vertices; vertices.setData(data, GL::BufferUsage::StaticDraw); GL::Mesh mesh; mesh.addVertexBuffer(vertices, 0, Shaders::Phong::Position{}, Shaders::Phong::Normal{}, Shaders::Phong::TextureCoordinates{}) //... ;
Each shader then has its own set of configuration functions. Some configuration is static, specified commonly as flags in constructor, directly affecting compiled shader code. Other configuration is specified through uniforms and various binding points, commonly exposed through various setters. All shader uniforms have a reasonable defaults so you are able to see at least something when using the shader directly without any further configuration, but in most cases you may want to specify at least the transformation/projection matrices. Example configuration and rendering using Shaders::
Matrix4 transformationMatrix, projectionMatrix; GL::Texture2D diffuseTexture, specularTexture; Shaders::Phong shader{Shaders::Phong::Flag::DiffuseTexture}; shader.bindDiffuseTexture(diffuseTexture) .setLightPosition({5.0f, 5.0f, 7.0f}) .setTransformationMatrix(transformationMatrix) .setNormalMatrix(transformationMatrix.rotation()) .setProjectionMatrix(projectionMatrix); mesh.draw(shader);
Generic vertex attributes
Many shaders share the same vertex attribute definitions, such as positions, normals, texture coordinates etc. It's thus possible to configure the mesh for generic shader and then render it with any compatible shader. Definition of generic attributes is available in Shaders::
mesh.addVertexBuffer(vertices, 0, Shaders::Generic3D::Position{}, Shaders::Generic3D::Normal{}, Shaders::Generic3D::TextureCoordinates{});
Note that in this particular case both configurations are equivalent, because Shaders::
Then you can render the mesh using Shaders::
Shaders::MeshVisualizer visualizerShader{Shaders::MeshVisualizer::Flag::Wireframe}; visualizerShader .setColor(0x2f83cc_rgbf) .setWireframeColor(0xdcdcdc_rgbf) .setViewportSize(Vector2{GL::defaultFramebuffer.viewport().size()}) .setTransformationProjectionMatrix(projectionMatrix*transformationMatrix); mesh.draw(visualizerShader);
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Toy drive Saturday at Mac's in Alton features deejays, benefits Alton agencies
ALTON — Fun and fundraising go together again this year at Mac's Time Out for Christmas.
Presented by Edwardsville-based Clark Wilson Entertainment and St. Louis-based Infinity West and LeSyndicate, the fifth annual Holiday Toy Drive features DJ Chanda with special guest BJ the DJ Saturday at Mac's banquet room, 315 Belle St. in Downtown Alton. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the event starts at 8 p.m. Admission cost $10 and a new unwrapped toy.
Call 800-824-0084 for tickets.
This year's toy recipients include Alton Housing Authority, Alton Catholic Children's Home, Annie Malone Crisis Center, Making Spirits Bright and F.I.R.E. Charitable Fund.
The drive includes a silent basket auction, attendance prizes and, while they last, free appetizers.
PayPal donations are accepted at firstname.lastname@example.com. Regal Sports is a St. Louis-based entertainment promoter. Follow the company on Twitter @regalsports for more information.
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The market for Chicago-area homes selling at $1 million or more showed broad strength in the first quarter of 2018, according to the RE/MAX Luxury Report on Metro Chicago
Real Estate, a quarterly analysis of market activity.
First-quarter sales totaled 489 units, the most in that quarter since RE/MAX began tracking luxury sales in 2011 and an increase of +7.5% over the same quarter last year.
The median sale price of million-dollar-plus homes increased 5.5% to $1.35 million. It was the second consecutive quarterly gain following four quarters in which the median price declined in comparison to the same period one year earlier.
Luxury listings fell -5.6% to 2,742 units, declining only -0.6% in the City of Chicago but falling -8.4% in the suburbs where the inventory had been especially high for the last few years. Even with that reduction, existing luxury listings in the suburbs still represent a 22.5-month supply of homes based on the pace of first-quarter sales. In comparison, there is an 11.8-month supply of luxury homes in Chicago.
"Demand for luxury homes is clearly on the upswing right now, but only time will tell if this is a temporary situation sparked by buyers eager to act before interest rates move higher, or if this reflects a longer-term trend that will help pare down the large number of luxury listings on the market," said Jeff LaGrange, Vice President, RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region.
"Of particular interest going forward will be the trend in the median sales price. If it continues to advance, it will confirm that demand and supply are moving into better balance," he said.


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YES!! I have a Fun Healthy youthful Wise Spirit and I am Blessed!!
I Now Look Great & Feel GREAT
Hi Penny would love to hear more about this project. The things that make me feel like I am anti aging are:
connecting with friends and faimily in a meaninful way.
Exercise especially running it is my passion
Higher education
Doing this for the first time like kayaking, new races ect (love the sporty stuff)
Travelling ( my goal is to travel somewhere new yearly and run)
Clean/Healthy Eating ~ When I eat right I feel great
An occasional glass of red wine (especially love it by the campfire or watching a movie with my family)
Having the right balance in my life (I need to daily have the time to play~exercise in a way that is like play like rollerblading, skiing, biking, kayaking or running).
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LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Semiconductor supplier Diodes DIOD, +0.48% affirmed its revenue for the fourth quarter will be around 3 percent lower than the third quarter revenue of $49.4 million. It now expects its fourth quarter gross profit margin will be similar to the 33.9 percent reported in the third quarter.
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iPhone sales are down again.
Apple sold 45.51 million iPhones, 9.2 million iPads, and 4.8 million Macs during the fourth quarter of 2016, the company announced today — down from 48 million iPhones, 9.9 million iPads, and 5.7 million Macs in Q4 2015.
The iPhone is a 9-year-old product, and it remains the single most important device Apple makes. Yet today marks the extension of an unfortunate trend. Apple has seen declining year-over-year iPhone sales for three straight quarters — this time iPhone sales are down by about five percent, iPad sales are down by about seven percent, and Mac sales are down by about 16 percent year over year.
Analysts had expected worse results — an average of 45.13 million iPhones, 9.15 million iPads, and 5.11 million Macs sold — according to Apple 3.0.
Apple reported a profit of $9 billion for the fourth 2016 quarter, but revenue fell by nine percent.
In three months' time, Apple has announced a few milestones: 1 billion total iPhone sales, the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Watch Series 2, plus major updates to iOS and macOS (formerly OS X).
Next up, Apple is expected to finally update its MacBook Pro and iMac lines on October 27.


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Your living room usually has two primary functions; a space to relax in and an area to entertain friends and family. It makes sense then that you should decorate your living room in a way that creates a happy balance between comfort and style. However, this is not always easy to achieve. If you focus too much on comfort, it could end up looking untidy. But if you go too far down the stylish route, you may end up with a stiff and unrelaxed atmosphere. If you are keen to learn how the create a perfect combination of comfort and chic in your living room, here are some tips on how to do just that.
Whether real, electric or gas, fireplaces create a certain comfort and stylish feel to a room that is hard to beat. They are not only functional and cosy when it's just you and the family; they also act as a wonderful centrepiece for a gathering of friends. If you have a real fireplace which is a bit on the rustic side, give it a good clean to make sure it looks at its best and can function properly. Consider getting an elegant set of fireplace tools to add a bit of glamour to your living space. Contemporary gas and electric fireplaces are just as functional and mesmerising as their real counterparts. In fact, you can get some fireplaces these days where it is very difficult to tell whether they are real or artificial. If you live in a modern style home, you may like the idea of a fireplace that can be built into the wall and is operated by a remote control.
Tall bookshelves that are full of classic and rare books alike look exquisite in a living area. The books that are shelved provide hours and hours of relaxing entertainment for you but will also be a source of intrigue for your guests. If you don't already have bookshelves, look in home stores for furniture that comes within your home improvement budget. If you don't have enough books to fill the shelves, head to your local charity shop. There you will be able to pick up all kinds of interesting, and potentially rare, secondhand books for a very affordable price.
Comfortable, chic seating
When it comes to the seating arrangement in your living room, you want it to be comfortable for when you are enjoying a quiet night in and also suitable for your guests. Picking a comfortable sofa with attractive upholstery is an effective way to achieve this balance. You may wish to consider the range designed by Multiyork in collaboration with monsoon for this purpose. You may also want to look at L-shaped sofas. These provide space and comfort for when you want to lounge but are also big and luxurious enough to seat guests.
Perfect lighting
The perfect lighting in your living room will depend on whether you are chilling or hosting. Consider adding a dimmer switch to your main light so that you have the option of low lighting when you are having a romantic dinner. Or bright lighting when you are hosting a games night with friends, for example.


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Day 1 - Mindfulness Meditation
Saturday July 29th. 10am - 12, 2pm - 4pm
Cost $50 per day
Bookings Essential: email - firstname.lastname@example.com PH: 03 6334 9680
Mindfulness in Tibetan is DEN SHI. or BAK YAOD.
DEN means remembering. SHI means knowing. BAK means vigilance. YOAD means to have. This practice is with your body, speech and mind. with being mindful you can sit, come, go and do things. But meditation is much deeper than this. Venerable Lama Samten will spend the day explaining the difference, interspersed with short mediation practice sessions together.
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Gordon talks about what he saw and what he sees as the road ahead, not just for technology, but the show itself.
CeBIT ends today and as you may have noticed the world has already moved onto other things. In a way this is a sentiment which sums up the current state of Europe's biggest technology show: much fanfare, some good stories, quickly forgotten.
nVidia, Pioneer, BenQ, HP/Compaq, Lenovo, VIA, Shuttle, Kingston, rock and Sure were just some of the companies who chose not to set up stands at CeBIT 2007 and with Hall 18 and the entire pavilion unused there was conspicuous empty space in Hannover this year. Even our much loved press taxi service has seen cars cut by 50 per cent, a fact my feet spotted long before a driver confirmed my fears.
That said, CeBIT still represents a kind of technological nirvana. It remains the crowning European event where punters can mingle with companies and get a proper hands-on feel for the equipment they want to buy.
This is an important last sentence however: 'the equipment they want to buy' and it may be apparent that most of the announcements made this year have been around affordable GPS systems, notebooks, monitors and midrange mobiles. Sure, the odd ludicrous 205in TV turned up but in general products were practical rather than exorbitant.
I would suggest there are a number of reasons for this. Firstly, as I suggested in my preview high definition multimedia equipment is in its second generation – bringing down prices and trying to appeal to the mass market. Secondly, with a medium sized stand costing around £1m companies are determined to see a return in these profit warning times, so while a 108in LCD catches the eye, it doesn't sell. Thirdly, the format of the show itself is in gradual decline as companies don't want to stand toe-to-toe with one another but rather spend money to host their own events.
All of which would explain why announcements like Samsung's Q1 Ultra and Asus' new notebooks were the stars of the show and Panasonic thought it could get away with re-announcing the 42in 1080p plasma already demoed at CES. Ground breaking announcements? There were none and the fact that Philips' Ambilight Speakers were my favourite thing at the show speaks volumes.
So what can we take from CeBIT 2007? Well, technology is certainly in a period of evolution rather than revolution. High Definition – particularly 1080p – is filtering down the food chain with image quality the main focus, not new sizes and standards. Mobiles mostly contain the features seen in handsets 12 months ago but in slimmer more consumer-friendly form factors and UMPCs may not be a complete waste of space altogether.
The growing feeling is that Blu-ray may edge out HD DVD but that no one will care much because of the move towards dual format players and streaming media. Meanwhile laptops and desktops finally strive for decent integrated graphics thanks to Vista and there is a new buzz about being environmentally friendly in both their construction materials and power consumption.
CeBIT 2008? Simple really: further price drops, say… £600 for a 1080p 37in LCD, HD players from £200/£250, 5MP camera phones, 10-15mm thick smartphones, laptops with five hours battery life (in Vista), UMPCs properly hitting the mass market and possibly – since we'll have all become so comfortable – the first talk about moving to new standards (eg: Windows Vienna, going beyond 1080p, HSUPA and the phrase 'recyclable'). As for the show itself, companies will continue to drop out, announcements will become increasingly low end and question marks will be raised about CeBIT's future.
Personally, I can't see the death of CeBIT for a while… for one, there is currently no decent alternative and two, my feet aren't that lucky!


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The 5th P of Marketing/
Anyone with a business degree/background or has spoken to anyone even remotely close to the marketing industry loves to talk about the 4 P's of marketing.
1) Product 2) Place 3) Price 4) Promotion 5)??? Was the 5th P left out when you learned them in your class?
NOPE! It is a marketing fun with mike original!
The 5th P is PERSON. And that person in this case is you. Marketing really comes down to a 5th and most important P and that is who the end user is actually dealing with. As we delve into a new age for business filled with tweets, likes, yelps, check ins, linking, etc I believe customers are going to lean towards the PERSON they like the most when everything is even. And that is going to happen. We can all get the same products from anywhere at anytime, the prices don't fluctuate that much unless you want same day shipping, the place can be thrown out of the window because we have every type of business at our disposal…but PERSON is a variable. And you control that variable. Everytime you go out of your way to be kind to a stranger, extra nice to your boss even though they just chewed you out, smile at the customer who has been haggling you on price for the past hour, you are building your own marketing P: Person. Eventually it will come down to the nicest, most super serving, intelligent, person who comes out on top. That is in our control. We can market ourselves today. Right now. We will be able to do it again tomorrow. We can have fun doing it. It can be enjoyable. If we have a recession, if we have to raise our prices, if our competitor is claiming faster shipping, we can still promise, and more importanly, DELIVER remarkable extroadinary service.
If you are not in sales, marketing, or business ownership you can translate this to whatever industry you are in. If you are a teacher you market your "person" to the kids so that they are willing to learn more and be more attentive, to your boss so that you get that raise next year, and to all of the parents that you are putting a positive spin on their childs eduaction. Any industry. Any day.
We can control the new 5th P of Marketing! Person. Be yourself, smile, be genuine, and show people that no matter what the first 4 P's are no one can compete with you on the fifth and final, and newest, P! Thanks for reading everyone! If you enjoyed this or have further thoughts on the newest P of marketing please leave your comments here or email me HERE if you ever want to ask more questions or talk more about any of my topics or thoughts.
I am here to listen! CARPE DIEM ALL and have a great HOT day!


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I'm a self-proclaimed movie buff. I watch whatever I feel watching. Whatever reviews it got, if it interests me, with all certainty, I will watch it. In order to repay an industry that has provided me with great entertainment through out the years, I try to watch via the silver screen. As much as I want to continue my support by buying original DVD copies, the steep price (when calculating the vast number of movies I love and its current price) cannot be shouldered by my limited fiscal resources. But not having an original DVD collection of movies will not deter me from enjoying them. I love analyzing films, breaking them down to get into its deeper essence. On the other hand, just watching the flick and not thinking of its logic or symbolism is also a great experience.
That is why, I have been thinking lately of setting up A SEPARATE BLOG just for my movie reviews. This is to prevent myself from flooding this blog with rants and raves. Movies have taken over my current disposition. I am compelled, engrossed, and obsessed. I am INFLICKTED. And now, I am inviting all other bloggers who are as inflickted as I am, to be a reviewer in my future blog. Do not hold back, everyone's opinions matter. That's the reason why I'm inviting other bloggers; my own opinion cannot accurately reflect those of others.
A movie review seems to me, a fitting ending...hehe...
It is the fifth installment of the very popular children's book which can't seen to keep itself from further diving into an even darker, scarier storyline. It is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
This year, Harry is looking manlier, Hermione is lovelier than ever and Ron doesn't look like the Weasley he once was. Unfortunately, that's about all that I can say for Mr. Potter's closest friends because they were nothing but cheerleaders in this movie despite the fact that in the book they have a major conflict with the hero.
Luna Lovegood casting the Patronas Charm
This was also the shortest among all of the HP movies (only 138 minutes), however, the 5th book, where the movie is based from is considered the longest (870 pages) of J.K Rowling's novels which just doesn't make sense. Which brings me to its new director David Yates, and screenwriter Michael Goldenberg. The screenplay of the 5th book is faithful to the main story, even to the text found in the book. But to be sure, MUCH is lost. It was fast paced, and not the good kind. It felt like being fed handfuls of information without getting the chance to properly digest it, even more so if you haven't seen or read previous installments. Alfonso Cuaron and Mike Newell definitely did a better job with the previous two movies.
Inquisitor Umbridge fires Professor Trelawney and Professor McGonagall comforts her.
The continuous visions and dream sequences can be a bit tedious. This is the only movie among the five that can't stand on its own because of the several references to previous movies. This movie also crammed so many characters that a lot of the good ones were reduced to nothing but cameos. I have the greatest fondness for British actors. Maggie Smith, Gary Oldman, Jason Isaac, David Thewlis and the astonishing Emma Thompson are great British actors which barely had the time of day in this movie. In contrast, Alan Rickman and Imelda Stauton made lasting impressions. One criticism to Stauton's character, Dolores Umbridge, way too much footage was given to her character. She quickly wears out her welcome because she literally takes the magic away from the magic school and her villainy takes away the dread of the impeding attack of Voldemort. Plus, when she finally gets what she deserves, it seemed as if it wasn't enough. But, that's just me.
Don't think I forgot about that wet kiss!
HP 5 isn't all bad, the newcomers were excellent. Dolores Umbridge, the fascist fully clad in pink is the type of villain you can't help but love and hate at the same time. Luna Lovegood the empathic classmate of Harry was a refreshing personality to the ensemble. Bellatrix Lestrange, a promising new villain with an underlying sadism (Helena Bonham Carter was perfect for the Role!). Action scenes were plenty, but the only outstanding scenes was the battle between the good and the bad side and of course Dumbledore and Voldemort's bout. But I wanted to hear some of the spells from the book rather than just a bunch of sparks shooting out of their wands. Even the scenes I liked still needed work.
All in all, the movie felt like 70% talk and talk and talk and only 30% action. I actually couldn't wait till He-Who-Must-Be-Named appeared for the battle. That last part was the only portion of the movie that actually had me spellbound. The latest installment had lots of special effects. Sadly, the magic from the previous movies cannot be felt in this one.


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Kris Hoellen | NATIONAL AQUARIUM
The National Aquarium has named Kris Hoellen senior vice president and chief conservation officer. She will lead the organization¹s conservation initiatives and programs.
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General Mills recalls flours over E. coli fears
General Mills is recalling several types of flour over a possible link with an E. coli outbreak in 20 states, the company said in a news release.
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Under Armour to take a hit from Sports Authority's demise
Under Armour Inc. on late Tuesday said it will take a $23 million second-quarter charge tied to Sports Authority's liquidation plans, a move also expected to lower the Baltimore sportswear maker's revenue and operating income for the year.
In a federal filing, Under Armour said Sports Authority's bankruptcy and liquidation means it was only able to recognize $43 million of the originally planned $163 million in revenue with the retail for 2016.
In March, when Sports Authority filed for chapter…
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Baltimore City schools to eliminate 171 jobs
Baltimore City Public Schools will eliminate 171 full-time positions — a list that includes no teachers and principals — to help close a budget gap, the school system said on Tuesday.
The announcement came amid much speculation that the layoffs were in the works, with many fearing teachers would be among those displaced.
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Fewer commit to Md. college after firestorm over its president
EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Mount St. Mary's University says fewer new undergraduates are committing to the Maryland Catholic college after its former president likened struggling freshmen to bunnies that should be killed. Vice President Michael Post said Tuesday that 449 incoming freshmen committed to the school by the May 1 national reporting deadline, compared with …
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Lawsuit: Doctors' errors left woman in coma after giving birth
A Montgomery County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against several hospitals and doctors, alleging she suffered cardiac arrest and slipped into a coma because her health care providers failed to order appropriate treatments despite knowing her pregnancy was high-risk.
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After swatching them, I realized it looked a bit like Nina Out of the Blue, which reminded me of Chanel Blue Satin. So here they are together...please ignore a) the messy application and b) the weird positioning of everything because this was the best picture I got.
As you guys can see, they are all very similar. I will have to say though that the Chanel has a more vibrant/noticeable shimmer up close and in real life that didn't translate to the pictures. Here are Out of the Blue and Blue Satin by themselves:
All in all, if you're not crazy like me and don't need all three, I would pick the Nina one to own. Not only is it the cheapest option here (I think around $3 at Sallys? Compared to $6 for the SH and $19 for the Chanel), it's also easiest to find and once thinned the application and wear is pretty great. But, I will say that there is just something about the Chanel, a unknown WOW factor that just makes me love it. If it weren't so expensive I would buy more backups of the Chanel for sure. Good thing there are dupes!
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Music Brings People Together at Sea Temple Palm Cove Wedding, Sarayi Wedding & Corporate, Lure Port Douglas Wedding & Colonial Club Wedding
We love the high season – so many unique couples, events and weddings, each with their own individual flavour & style.
We kicked off the weekend with a couple of big events – a beautiful reception for Andrea with our 5 piece band at the Sea Temple Palm Cove. Just down the Palm Cove Esplanade on the same evening, Greg DJ'd for a corporate gala dinner on the Sarayi roof top. Stunning views of the beach at sunset from there!
Friday evening we were back at Sarayi Hotel with our Acoustic Duo, where we also DJ'd and MC'd. This is one of our most popular packages as it gives you the best of both worlds – Live Music AND DJ Services! Leave it to Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" to inspire everyone into a group hug at the end of the night!!
Then Saturday Greg DJ'd & MC'd at the Cairns Colonial Club for a really fun Aussie & Irish bride & groom- a fantastic night of music and dancing to some classic Irish tunes while our 4 piece band played at an Italian wedding at Lure Restaurant at the Marina Port Douglas with Andrea as MC and DJ in between live sets.
All in all an amazing weekend full of colour, culture and unique traditions. We love how music can bring people together from different ages, perspectives and walks of life!


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You are putting all your effort in your research. You have a story to tell. But how do you show this to the world? Visualize your PhD! Come to the workshop and learn from a professional photographer how to capture your research with your camera! The workshop will focus on aesthetics in photography with an introduction into storytelling + editing. All you need is your phone camera and enthusiasm, but more advanced photography equipment is welcome! Basic photography skills (technique and core concepts) are required for participation in the workshop.
Not convinced yet? Here are some more reasons to join:
- Use your acquired skills to make great photos for presentations, final thesis cover or personal website
- Submit your work to the photography contest held during the PhD Day
- Communicate about research through art: show people around you what you are working on
- Do something out of your comfort zone or, if you have experience, improve your photography skills
- Be creative, challenge yourself!
- Get tips and tricks from a professional photographer
At the PhD Day we will award the best photo during the competition "Portrait of research". More info will be announced soon on www.phd-day.nl
Workshop facilitator: Miguel Santin. Miguel started photography 16 years ago, when he was in high school. Since then he has made several collective and individual exhibitions and has been giving photography courses for seven years. His preparation as photographer is mainly as photojournalist, but he also has experience in model photography, theater, music performances, nature, landscapes and architecture.
You can find some of his work on his Instagram.
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Workshop date: Friday, 29 June, 18:00-21:00
Location: University Library (Tammeszaal
Costs: €5 per person
Max. number participants: 15
After registering, more information and instructions regarding the payment will follow by e-mail. Your place in the workshop is confirmed once we have received your payment.


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The economy is not that easy for most people nowadays. Homeowners are now in the situation wherein they have to sell or buy homes quickly and for a variety of reasons. It might be that you have no work at the moment or that you can't keep up with the mortgages. There are many options you can have to hasten the selling or buying of a property.
Doing this in the traditional sense may take months. For the most unfortunate people it may even last for years. The traditional method of selling a home is now about to die as it entails multiple steps to do so starting with finding a real estate agent to assist you in the process. It also requires research on the properties available and to conduct a comparative marketing analysis. Next step is to visit the locations where the properties are found. Worst of all is the experience of leading all these into the table for closing the deal and it won't just happen. That means you have to go back to square one.
There's one truth about making a fast cash home sale. It's not that helpful if you hire a real estate agent. Luckily, there's another option which is to find cash home buyers and also property investors at www.webuyhousesfastlongisland.com who specialize in selling homes fast. In a number of cases, the property's condition isn't really the issue and it's possible for you to close a deal in this type of arrangement in just two weeks which is not possible in the traditional method.
For most sellers, the hardest aspect of selling my home as is to accept the real and actual market value of the property. Home values cannot be determined by any of the sellers or buyers. They are determined through getting the value of the houses in a certain region when they are all compared with one another. The condition of the property should also be considered. If you intend to purchase or sell a property fast, you have to accept the realistic value of the property based on the market conditions and the physical condition of the property.
When your financial situation requires that you sell your home fast, there are fast cash home buyers who will buy your home quickly and allow you to rent it. This means you can settle your current debt and at the same time not leave your home. To learn more on how to sell house faster, go to http://www.ehow.com/how_111063_sell-house.html.


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'For Honor' it has been one of the games that has promoted Ubisoft based videos and taking advantage of its release is practically around the corner, has left us with a new one, but this time is different from any that you have seen before, since it is a cinematic recorded with motion capture 360. Continue reading For Honor shows us the excitement that is lived on the battlefield in a 360º video
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Seven things we have loved about the beta of For Honor
'For Honor' it is one of those games that inevitably burst through the eyes after his presentation, but it's one of those experiences that you do not know very well what you are getting until you're at the controls. That moment for me was during its closed beta last weekend and you could say that the sensations are very good.
There are light and dark, of course, but we wanted to awaken our positivism to choose here a most positive points that they can to make 'For Honor' option, at least, original and risky. It's not something we see very often in this medium, so when things come this way it's impossible not to applaud. Continue reading Seven things we have loved about the beta of For Honor


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The Perverse Effects of Competition on Scientists' Work and Relationships
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Competition among scientists for funding, positions and prestige, among other things, is often seen as a salutary driving force in U.S. science. Its effects on scientists, their work and their relationships are seldom considered. Focus-group discussions with 51 mid- and early-career scientists, on which this study is based, reveal a dark side of competition in science. According to these scientists, competition contributes to strategic game-playing in science, a decline in free and open sharing of information and methods, sabotage of others' ability to use one's work, interference with peer-review processes, deformation of relationships, and careless or questionable research conduct. When competition is pervasive, such effects may jeopardize the progress, efficiency and integrity of science.
KeywordsCompetition Misconduct Research integrity Ethics in science
This research was supported by the Research on Research Integrity Program, a collaborative program between the Office of Research Integrity and the National Institutes of Health, grant #R01-NR08090. Raymond De Vries' work was also supported by grant #K01-AT000054-01 (NIH, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine).
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Boozy yoga is a thing guys, and it's time we paid attention to the details.
Blue Blaze Brewing have yoga classes twice a week where they offer you a free pint with every class. Plus once your class is done, you can network and chill around with everyone at the bar. Does this sound like a dream come true, or does this sound like a dream come true?!
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text: New England Fall foliage is renowned for its great colors and attracts visitors from all over the US. The challenge is trying to time your trip. The peak of the foliage is very unpredictable as many factors contribute to when it occurs. Being a New Englander for twenty five years, I have seen it as early as late September and as late as mid-November. Complicating the challenge is that most of the hotels are sold out well in advance so booking a trip is akin to a crapshoot. What affects the timing of foliage? Weather condition is the main determinant of the timing and the intensity of color with temperature and moisture being the most important factors. Is there a way to time it? Yes, but it means moving to New England so you can drive to catch the peak season. This photo, taken in mid-October in Maine, was on a photo tour that I co-hosted with Jeff Clow. We were extremely lucky to be there when the peak foliage in Maine happened.


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"Finding" Yourself
We have all been told at some point in our lives when we will find ourselves. Hundreds of inspirational quotes show you how you can "find" yourself. People say you that your twenties or the college years are the perfect time to, again, "find" yourself. I don't know about the rest of you guys but I'm coming up on my mid-twenties, and I still feel like I have no idea who I am.
Okay, so how do I combat this? How can I find myself and be happy with who I am? I could read hundreds of books or websites on how to live my best self. I could follow the latest fads for my "millennial" age. The list goes on and on. How do I know which way is the right way? My secret? I don't have one, because I am never going to honestly know myself while I'm living. Why? Who I am now is not going to be the same person twenty years from now, hell, not even one year from now.
Have I lost you yet? I know I sound crazy, but when you really think about it we are always changing, sometimes it is for the worse and others it is for the better. So, why all this preaching about finding yourself, especially for those of us who are college-aged?
The world wants us to have ourselves figured out before we enter our career fields, not to be like the college freshmen who don't know what the hell they're doing. Truth is, you aren't going to have it all put together by the time you enter your career. You are going to have students loans you are going to have to pay off, you need to start thinking of a healthier diet besides Ramen, and you might want to start thinking about looking to get a house. The list goes on and on.
Instead of focusing so hard on trying to have your life completely figured out and know who you truly are, which you won't, take the time to enjoy where you are now in life, wherever that may be. Some of you may be finishing college and getting ready to start your careers, others of you are starting families, traveling, whatever it is just be happy. You don't need to know who you are completely because you are going to change so much within the next year.
Be content with who you are NOW. You have come so far to become the person you are now, and you should be so proud of that. The problem with trying to find yourself is that you focus on those things you haven't achieved or that your life is lacking. Why put a negative spin on life when you have so much positivity in your life? So forget all the millions of "finding" yourself quotes and advice, you don't need them. You are who you are NOW, and that is something worth celebrating.


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Fat makes up one of the three main macronutrients known to mankind. Also known as triglycerides, fat gets this name from its chemical structure: three fatty acid chains and one alcohol glycerol. Fat is an important and necessary part of our diet and helps in several structural and metabolic functions. We require it for energy and to process certain vitamins and minerals. Although no produce can have pure saturated or unsaturated fat, we categorise food items according the proportion of the type of fat it contains.
Unsaturated Fats
Fats with one or more double fatty acid bonds in their chemical structure are referred to as unsaturated fats. These fats tend to be liquid at room temperature. They come from plants and are found in vegetables, olives, nuts and seeds. Some fish also contain unsaturated fats. There are two main types of unsaturated fats are:
- Monounsaturated Fats – This can be found in avocados, peanut oil, canola oil, olive oil, Brazilian nuts, etc. They improve cholesterol levels, lower risk of cardiovascular disease, improve insulin levels and help in stabilizing blood sugar levels.
- Polyunsaturated Fats – Omega 3 and Omega 6 make up this category of fats. They help with muscle movements and development, and help in blood clotting. These fats oxidize easily when heated and cannot be produced by the human body. It is important to ensure we consume them in a balanced form as they have a complimentary effect on the body.
Saturated Fats
Fats with only one fatty acid bound in their chemical structure are known as saturated fats. This fat remains solid at room temperature. Animal meats, poultry, dairy products, dark chocolate and coconut contain high levels of saturated fats. Over the last two decades, saturated fats have earned a bad reputation due it being constantly linked to heart diseases, high cholesterol, weight gain and other lifestyle diseases. However, the truth is that products naturally high in saturated fats tend to be healthy, nutritious and wholesome. These fats (e.g. palm and coconut oil) are excellent for frying because they are heat resistant and are a much better option when compared to processed vegetable oils.
Trans Fat
Trans fat is created by exposing polyunsaturated fats to a chemical process that encompasses high heat, hydrogen gas and a metal catalyst. They are easy to use, inexpensive to produce and can be re-used several times. Trans Fats are known to cause insulin resistance, inflammation, belly fat accumulation, increase LDL levels, etc. They can be found in packaged food products, frozen foods, industrially fried foods like doughnuts and chips, biscuits, cakes, etc.


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When you search #selfie on Instagram, it brings up over 270 million posts. Did you read that correctly? I said 270 MILLION selfie posts. In the name of research, I scrolled through a very small fraction of these selfies, and I discovered a couple of things – some people don't know the actual meaning of a selfie, and the majority of people need some help in the selfie department. I also discovered some other things that I'm still trying to erase from my memory. One thing is certain, and that is that the selfie is here to stay. So, in an attempt to improve the overall quality of the selfie and the generation that thrives on them, we are going to talk about some tips on taking a good selfie and how to make yours stand out among the other 270 million.
1. Think outside the selfie box. Let your selfie show how interesting you are. I think that this tip is of utmost importance. The concept here is that when you post a selfie, you want to incorporate your personality somehow. Maybe you were out hiking and stumbled upon some great scenery – that would make an excellent background for your selfie. Or, maybe you just surfaced from an intense, inspiring yoga session – post a selfie of you, Indian-style on your yoga mat, and include a favorite inspirational quote. These posts highlight your unique personality, and that looks good on everyone. Do you know what is NOT interesting? A picture of yourself sitting in your car, seatbelt on, making a duck face. {cringe}
2. Speaking of backgrounds, check before you post. It doesn't matter how good you think you look in your selfie – if there is dirty laundry or a toilet in the background, that is going to be the main focus. Make sure before you post a selfie that you AND your background are up to par.
3. There is more to a selfie than just your beautiful face. Crazy concept, I know, right? Although we all love seeing your beautiful smiling face – notice I said smiling face, there are other ways to capture our attention. Maybe a cool beverage in hand and your toes in the sand – see what I did there? Or a picture of your stopwatch showcasing your new 5K 'personal best.' Sometimes these types of selfies can be even more interesting and share-worthy.
4. Filters aren't just for making you look better or covering blemishes. Applying filters to your selfie can add character to the photo, or give it a more artsy feel. Instagram and Facebook both have a good selection of filters, but apps like Camera+ and Snapseed can add even more creativity to your posts. Let's be honest though – filters are really good at covering up blemishes, too. It's okay – we all do it.
5. Download a camera app with a timer, to avoid the 'arm out' look in your selfie. Using a timer to take a selfie can take your selfie post from a 5 to a 10 in, well, about 10 seconds, depending on how long you set the timer for. This can make it easier for you to get the right angle and not have to worry about being able to reach the camera button. You can also use a timer and prop your phone up in front of you somewhere, to avoid the whole 'arm out' situation entirely.
6. Unless you have feathers and swim in a pond all day, just say NO to the 'duck face.' Everyone should have that one friend that always dishes out brutal honesty to save you from yourself, but according to my selfie research, there are a lot of folks who don't have one of those friends – so, allow me to step in. The duck face is NEVER a good idea. NEVER. That's really all there is to say about that.
7. Last, but certainly not least – step away from the bathroom mirror. I'm not sure who started the 'bathroom mirror selfie' phenomenon, but I am sure that it is, quite possibly, the worst selfie decision that you could ever make. Trust me on this one – the bathroom mirror is not doing you any favors.
People either love or hate, or love to hate selfies - I won't disclose which category that I fall under. Love it or hate it though, the selfie is here to stay, so join me in ridding the social media world of less than mediocre selfies. I come to you as the selfie voice of reason, and I am only looking out for your best interest. Get out there and be interesting – but first, take a top-notch selfie.
Although we do know a good selfie when we see one, we also know how to utilize social media trends to help your business look good online. Reach out to us at The Storyteller Agency. We'd love to help you tell your story. Call us at 850.267.0931 or email us at email@example.com. Ready to stop marketing and start storytelling?


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A Data Driven Approach to Clinical Equipment Replacement Forecasting & Budgeting
This presentation will provide an overview of current capital budgeting practices and the advantages of a data-driven approach to capital planning. It will include a demonstration of an Excel-based tool for capital replacement forecasting and a Q&A session.
The following topics will be covered:
- Current capital equipment budgeting process
- Flaws in the current methodology
- A data driven approach to replacement planning — a much needed process improvement
- Demonstrations of real world application and benefits


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Eloqua CEO Defines the Perfect B2B Sales Leader in 2012
An Interview With Eloqua's CEO, Joe Payne
This is an interview with Joe Payne, the CEO of Eloqua, the leader in the marketing automation software industry. Eloqua's products and services help companies grow revenue through superior lead generation.
JK: Please describe the perfect B2B chief sales officer in 2012.
JP: Today's sales leaders need to be more than sharp dressers. They need sharp analytical skills.
Increasingly, CEOs are pressing sales and marketing executives to use a common lexicon, and work in concert to make decisions based on data. That means comprehending the data, how fluctuations in conversion rates have broad impact up and down the funnel. At Eloqua, we've identified 5 data points, called Revenue Performance Indicators, that outperforming companies track closely. They include tracking the overall value of each stage of the revenue cycle and how leads and "clicks" become revenue; the reach of your database and how many buyers you can effectively market it to; the progression of continual conversions occurring stage-by-stage; the velocity of the revenue cycle, measuring the time it takes to turn prospects into customers; and, finally, measuring the cost of sales and marketing initiatives relative to the return they delivered.
Additionally, a sales leader needs to equip the sales team to use the latest techniques, like phone sales and online meetings, not to mention a solid grasp of a CRM system. They need to be fast. An Inside Sales report found that leads followed up within 5 minutes of expressing interest were far more likely to convert.
Finally, a sales chief needs to work closely with marketing to identify how leads are nurtured and scored. Just concentrating on the volume of leads coming through the door is counterproductive in this day and age.
JK: Please make the case for leveraging the sales force to deliver organic growth.
JP: A great sales team lets you "control your own destiny" by identifying and closing all the new business your organization needs to meet its growth goals. Good sales people know how to identify customers' pain and provide solutions. This level of empathy and knowledge is invaluable for the b2b marketing industry. For subscription businesses like ours, new business can last for years. At the same time, our installed base represents our most crucial segment. As sales comes to understand current customers' pain points, they can help us identify revenue opportunities we are not currently selling against. They are, in many ways, our eyes and ears in the field.
That's what Revenue Performance Management is all about, really: bringing predictability to your revenue stream through benchmarks and tracking RPIs, while simultaneously identifying revenue streams you have not considered. It's one part consistency and one part business intelligence. If you're going to drive growth, you have to constantly innovate. RPM removes guesswork and supplies you with the data you need to invent more.
JK: Please make the case for deemphasizing the sales force and growing through acquisitions.
JP: I can't make that case. It's well documented that most acquisitions fail. While it's always important to be on the lookout for potentially fruitful opportunities, you can't count on someone else to innovate for you.
My job, as CEO, is not to spend my days hunting for acquisitions, but to grow the company. This is why I invest in a revenue team – not just a sales or marketing team. Our key to success is to bring in the best people, who are customer-focused, make sure they understand our RPM strategy and follow it. Honestly, it's not an easy process to implement, but it's proven. The fastest-growing companies spend their time on revenue performance, not bargain shopping.
JK: Please paint a picture of a B2B sales force in 2017.
JP: The buyer is only going to become smarter, better educated and more empowered. Social media, search and analytics are growing by leaps and bounds with every passing week. This means the sales force is going to need to get smarter, too. That means creating an all around immersive and informative experience for the buyer.
Successful sales teams in 2017 will be using platforms, like Eloqua, to track and create compelling messaging for buyers. They'll be heavy users of social media. They'll be obsessed with profiling the buyer before they even pick up the phone. But one thing that won't go out of style: the continual development of methodologies and best practices that we provide. You can just pick up a hammer and drive in a nail, but if you won't to be a master craftsman, you have to apprentice and perfect your craft. This won't change for winning sales teams.
JK: What advice would you give a sales leader who wants to be a CEO on how to earn the job?
JP: You need to understand, and experience firsthand, how the B2B buying process has changed. Explore how buyers chose you. Even more importantly, why they chose your competitors.
You need an analytical mindset. So much of how customers are courted comes down to the digital footprint they make. You need to learn the tools of the trade to read their digital body language: Eloqua, CRM, social media, etc.
Finally, be revenue-focused, not just sales oriented. You need to understand how revenue begins at the suspect level and continues through all the touches a buyer experiences along the way. Definitely read Alex Shootman and Steven Woods' book Revenue Engine. It's vital that you understand the customer's entire journey, and that it doesn't simply end when the sale closes.
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There's a commercial where a husband and wife are waiting in an airport and the lady next to them admires the wife's beaded bracelet.
"The ballet slippers?" the lady asks.
"I used to dance," replies the wife.
"Suitcase?" asks the lady, pointing to the charm.
"Anniversary trip," the wife says with a smile.
"It's called the red hot love bead." Uncomfortable giggles and squirming ensue.
"Oh, I've said too much," says the wife, and the husband nods awkwardly.
The camera cuts to a picture of a bedazzling bracelet full of meaningful charms and the voice-over says,
"Celebrate life's unforgettable moments with a fabulous selection of Pandora charms and bracelets...Telling your life story with just a turn of your wrist..."
As a recent convert to Catholicism, the practice of praying the Rosary is something I have tried to wrap my mind around. My Protestant upbringing didn't make room for a practice like this, but I have found great comfort in it. Last year, I gathered materials to make a rosary for my sister's wedding present. The beads I used all had significance between the two of us--remnants of a necklace she had given me years ago, the same blue roses she had used in a gift of decorated hairpins to me, the whistle cross that we got a kick out of in high school (you literally blew into the bottom and it was a really shrill alert whistle--odd, I know). As I strung the beads together, I thought about what the beads meant, and it occurred to me--the Rosary is like a beaded scrapbook of memories for Mary.
When Catholics pray the Rosary, they are immersing themselves in the life of Jesus. Each day has 5 events from the life of Jesus and the Church to meditate on. Here's a little chart I made:
A lot of Protestants get uncomfortable with the idea of the Rosary because they don't like the concept of praying to saints (which I talk about more in-depth in this post). I have found a great delight in praying the Rosary, though, because it is immersing me in the life of the Lord, connecting me, through Scripture and prayer, to the most important events of His earthly life.
The Rosary is a physical manifestation of what Mary does in Luke 2:19--
But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
It's just like a mom who pulls out her old photo album (or Facebook memories, or a charm bracelet) to look at the events of her children's lives and plays them over in her heart and mind. She experiences a flood of emotions--thankfulness for the miracle of life and the plan of God, awe that it has been so long and still feels like only yesterday, sadness at the pain, joy at the healing.
Through the Rosary, I get to experience Mary's memories of the life and passion of her most beloved Son Jesus. It's a beautiful thing and I am so thankful to have this practice in my devotional life. It presses me into the life of Jesus and encourages me to find rest in the practices of the Church, at the direction of the Holy Spirit.


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on September 11, 2013
Things happen that you can't explain. Abby has a good life. Not much to it, but she's making due. Things change one night when she gets a creepy customer. When the creepy customer confronts her on her way home from work, she is rescued by Desmond. Then things turn weird. Abby finds out that not only is her rescuer a vampire–yes, they do exist–but she's not exactly human either. As if that's not enough, Abby has the king of all demons after her for her blood, and he's not wanting just a sip…he wants it ALL.
Abby and Desmond are very well written characters that seem to jump out at you from the very first words. Add in a vampire brother for Des, a snarky best friend for Abby, a few werewolves (one with a serious case of Des hero-worship) and you have a wonderful story complete with humor, anger, sadness and romance. Can't wait to read the next in this series…