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Something to irritate Seamus Tansey with at a session:
This came to mind from the 'discussion' -
Re: Rudeness and Autenticity
I am a bit vague on the source, but dug it up from old notes. I tend to play this relaxed and like a slow reel, but not dirge like, with some lift and drive, for casual dancing. I also play it a little different than I've given here. Maybe I think my old notes are closer to the bone of it. I'm sure it was in a set of two tunes called 'The Klezmer Reels 1 and 2", but I can't find notes for the other.
Actually, the speed it plays on here is just about the way I like to take it at times, though I also give it a bit of schtick at other times, needed if you're going get up and shake a leg to it, but still relaxed, about 120+ bpm…
It's BRILLIANT! I love it! Especially the B-part. Wouldn't you just love to play it at a Tansey session with a full-on wet musette sound and lots of big fat bass notes. Hahahaha.
Yes, a really wet musette and one of those multi-button boxes they use in Finland, I think someone once told me it is called the 'International system'? YEEHA!
A Chemnitzer Concertina! - - -
Might as well get Jack's goat at the same time, eh?
Oh yeah, and I meant 'noodling' on a Chemnitzer - a pair of them doing harmony. You take the melody and I'll bang out bass, chords and counterpoint…
Klezmer Contra
I wanted to publish it in The Portland Collection. He denied permission to print.
Susan Songer
The Klezmer
De Dannan recorded a set of reels called "The Klezmer Reels",if memory serves.
De Dannan
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track 4: Klezmer Hornpipes
Susan - only just recently had a friend make contact concerning 'the source'. I hope the outcome is good. It is a fun tune to play. It is a shame that Seamus Tansey's dislike of things 'foreign' brought it to mind, but it is very hummable, a joy to play and to saunter about the house to. I hope it survives someplace so others can have the same enjoyment I get out of it…
De Dannan
Track 8: 8. Two Jewish Reels: A Shepherd's Dream/Ongo Bucharesti
Klezmer Contra
This comment, a reply to ceolachan. A longer message than appears here came through to me via email. In response to a question that shows up there, yes, the version that you posted is very similar to what I have. However, if he doesn't read music and hasn't responded to queries about the tune, there is no way to know if either setting is close to the way he intended.
Susan S.
The 'Person in Question' -
Has asked that they be completely unassociated with this tune, or that the tune be removed, either/or…
works much nicer with flure, pipes and so on when transposed to Dxxx can't remember the name of this strange balcan mode, but have asked before 😉
Playing this as a song air - bells a ringing!
I have recently been playing this really slow, and humming it, and my memory keeps telling my I've come across this air as a song - Yiddish?! I'm going to do some more looking. This may account for the source for the dance version not wanting to be associated with it. If anyone else has Klezmer associates, I'd love some help here.
'URS' - after you've gotten chummy with it as you've transposed it, how about giving us the ABCs for it sometime in the future? I have a book full of odd keys, unfortunately not at hand, but - I'll see if I can dig out a name for you…
Lydian? Phrygian?
Neither - it's mostly harmonic minor.
Harmonic Minor!
Right on Dow, I should have looked instead of being lured to the dark side - longing for those other scales used in Eastern Europe - of which this isn't one and doesn't sound like one - Duh! - Where's me case of Duff beer?
I'm just back from a deep sleep where I was running from the nazis while the wind blew a melody in A harmonic minor. I think I've shaken them - - - NO!, they've got their Bb chanters out and are aiming them at me - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
Altered phrygian mode
mode discussion can be found at
Yes I'd forgotten about that discussion. Just to clarify though, this tune isn't in altered phrygian, it's just straight A (harmonic) minor.
Anniversary Song
Back in the 1920s the singer Al Jolson composed and sang Anniversary Song. The melody is very similar to this reel. I've heard versions by Django Reinhardt and by a famous Texas fiddler (can't just now think of his name). A friend and session-mate claims he learned the tune from folk musicians during a visit to Yugoslavia twenty years ago. It's a fun tune to play in a session; the second part with its G7 to C beginning really kicks up the energy.
Klezmer Reel in Bmin
T: Klezmer, The
R: reel
K: Bmin
|:F2 B2 BcdB|cdc^A FAcA|B^ABc dcde|fb-bf b2 ba|
g2 ga gfeg|1 fdBc d4|c2 B2 ^A2 B2|cBAG FEDE:|2 f2 B2 e4|fgfe c2 d2|B4 B4||
|:A2 ce a3 g|g2 f2 f4|F2 ^Ac f3 e|e2 de fd B2|
G2 Be gfeg|f2 B2 e4|1 cf-fc fgfe|cf-fc fgfe:|2 fgfe c2 d2|B4 B4||
G sharp?
Bar 8 should have a G# instead of the G, unless I'm very mistaken.
Otherwise a lovely tune, I'm now looking for a second one to make a set. It sounds great on the accordion with a syncopated bass line (123-123-12).
Bar 8
"Bar 8 should have a G# instead of the G, unless I'm very mistaken". I dunno Cream T…keeps the adorian theme al lthe way down the scale! Tho it sounds fine either way you look at it.
This tune is faaaantastic.
We used to know another set we just called "The Klezmer Reels", two or three tunes. I'll see if I can find them for you…toes crossed… 😎
Nice transposition swiss!
Hallelujah layers ~ those are connections I couldn't remember, brilliant. Thanks a bunch, much appreciated…
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Superlight and form-fitting, the ultralight base layer will prevent heat loss on an autumn day, shun solar radiation when things heat up, or provide that first quick-drying layer against the skin under heavier base layers. If you want to strip them off altogether, they disappear nicely in a daypack.
Fabric weight: 80-135 g/m²
Wool fiber diameter (in microns): 17.5
Duckworth Vapor Hoody: $110
Hot days spent flicking caddis patterns on the stream or scrambling up high exposes you to intensified solar radiation. While it may seem counterintuitive to throw on a long-sleeve wool shirt, in addition to its wrinkle- and odor-resistant qualities, merino is a natural UV barrier that blots out the sun's damaging rays.
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Rab Merino 120 Short Sleeve Tee: $70
Rab combines 37.5 Technology (formerly called Cocona) with merino wool for the Merino 120 (previously known as the MeCo 120 tee). We've tested this top like crazy and still go to it as a favorite for running, hiking, mountaineering, skiing, or any other activity where moisture wicking and stink inhibition are priorities. This is one of our favorite shirts, and it's been going strong for 4 years. Read the full review here.
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Icebreaker BodyfitZONE 150: $100
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Smartwool Intraknit: $150 (Coming Fall 2019)
We've seen a lot of industries leveraging 3D technology to get an edge. And it makes a lot of sense in the garment world. Manufactured engineering seamlessly tailors fit with durable construction and artistic freedom, all the while providing a reduction of material waste. Smartwool spent the better part of 10 years collecting the necessary components that could pull it off — workflow, machinery, and partners. It was a big hill to climb, but it was worth the wait.
Smartwool's Intraknit is intelligently designed around the body's natural efficiencies, weaving durability in high-wear locations with flexibility over articulating joints. Plush terry loops insulate regions that get cold while thinner-knit panels are woven over heat-spilling regions of the body to dissipate heat. The results strike a balance of warmth, breathability, and durability. All this, and it also just looks good.
The most technical base in the batch, Intraknit will be released in the fall of 2019 in both 200 and 250 weight for both men and women with pairing bottoms. Interested in getting your hands on a pair? You'll have to wait a little longer, but we expect to see a lot more of this sort of thinking down the line.
Fabric weight: 250 g/m²
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REI Midweight Crew: $50
No zip, no hood, no frills — REI gets back to basics with its Midweight Crew. The Bluesign-approved polyester fabric wicks moisture and keeps you dry. A chamois-like interior wicks exceptionally well while the slick exterior plays well with other layers. Panels are sewn together using flatlock construction to reduce potential chafing under a weighted pack.
Part 4: Heavyweight Base Layers
If your activities find you ice fishing, ice climbing, or bunkering down in a snow cave at 5,000 meters, an expedition-worthy heavyweight is what you're looking for. The heavyweight isn't used alone; it supplements a light or midweight base layer.
Fabric weight: 300 g/m² and heavier
Wool diameter (in microns): 24.5
Voormi High-E Hoodie: $229
Harvesting wool from high-altitude sheep in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado-based Voormi is a relatively new player. The company's High-E Hoodie is the flagship of the brand and is constructed from a "dual surface thermal wool" with a DWR-treated synthetic outer fabric. You'll want to layer under this rugged sweater, but it's soft enough that you don't have to.
The High-E was one of our tester's favorites for front- and back-country excursions.
Made in America from U.S.-sourced wool
Airblaster Merino Ninja Suit: $200
If you find the mercury plummeting as fast as a Haines cornice, it's worth checking out this one-piece. A proprietary blend of merino wool, Tencel, and spandex provides the super-warm and breathable foundation of this modern union suit. The one-piece all but eliminates cold spots, cocooning the body in warmth with a high collar and form-fitting hood. The deep front zip provides a proper point of entry, and a 350-degree waist zipper yields immediate relief.
The one-piece suit is as warm as it gets while still being classified as a base layer.
Part 5: Choosing a Base Layer
Everyone who plays outside in winter needs base layers, and it's hard to have too many.
When purchasing a base layer (for yourself or a loved one), consider the activities the person pursues.
High-aerobic activities (running, ice climbing, crosscountry skiing) require fast moisture-wicking capability, where light, synthetic base layers typically shine.
For those who will spend long days outside in more leisurely activities like downhill skiing, a heavier base in merino wool or synthetic materials will serve well.
For mountaineers (or those who never change their clothes), do yourself a favor and get a stink-resistant blend of merino or brands that include stink-inhibitors like Polygiene.
That's about all there is to it. Get yourself a good, long-lasting base layer, get out there, and stay warm and dry this winter.


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I have a little treat for all my readers! Here is a little desktop wallpaper that you can enjoy for the month of December. Hopefully it will bring you some cheer! Over at DesignSponge they started doing a wallpaper every month with a calendar. I have been using theirs, but I thought this month I could create my own.
Lovelydesign posted a December pattern, and I put it to good use for this wallpaper. I've never really done a whole downloading thing here, so let me know if you can't get it to work and I'll email it to you!
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With prices often ranging from $3 to $9 per minute, most New Yorkers have never been on a pedicab.
HOST is changing that by reimagining the traditional pedicab for 21st century urban life.
The company is launching a free 'pop-up' weekend transportation service in the East Village, which will run from 6 p.m. to midnight on October 6 and 7, as well as October 13 and 14. East Village residents and visitors can simply flag a HOST mint-colored pedicab for a short ride within the neighborhood.
"We're proud to launch our service in the East Village, which was the original birthplace of pedicabs in New York City back in the '90s", said Jeff Thomashow, CEO of HOST.
"HOST is sponsoring free rides to encourage New Yorkers to hop-on, explore the wonder and vibrancy of the East Village, and hopefully experience first-hand that riding on a HOST pedicab is both unique and a potential game-changer for New York life."
HOST's vision is to weave its service into the fabric of the city's transportation network by better connecting local neighborhoods, making it easier for people to access mass transit, and moving crosstown.
According to Taxi and Limousine yellow taxi trip-level data, of the 100 million yellow taxi trips in Manhattan each year, approximately 70% are under two miles and just about 30% are under 1 mile. These trips move at speeds averaging just 7 to 8 miles per hour, but are typically even slower in Midtown, especially during rush hour.
"Many New Yorkers have experienced getting in a taxi only to watch pedestrians and bicyclists pass them by," Thomashow said.
That's where HOST comes in. Through this new eco-friendly transportation service, HOST can accommodate trip demand, without contributing to the overwhelming number of cars that already clog our streets.
"Congestion has environmental, economic, and quality of life implications for our city," Thomashow said. "HOST is instead introducing a sustainable last-mile solution that gets folks out of cars and supports the growth of a new cycling alternative. It's transportation, with personality."
HOST is launching with 5 of its stylish, mint pedicabs and is exploring partnerships with corporate sponsors to grow its zero-emission fleet in 2018.
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Hyundai luxury brand Genesis has revealed a striking new GT called the Essentia Concept that will inspire a production model destined for Europe by 2022.
Set to spearhead the brand's entry into Europe, the all-electric four-seater is on show in New York with the suggestion that it previews the design and technology of Genesis's future model.
The Essentia Concept is built around a carbonfibre monocoque, powered by a multi-motor electric powertrian and uses high-density battery packs. Genesis has not revealed whether the batteries are solid-state, which is considered to be the next battery breakthrough at the start of the next decade.
The car's design is said to have benefitted from the more efficient packaging of the electric architecture. Its look is heavily inspired by classic grand tourers of yesteryear, with a long bonnet, double bubble roof and taught rear. Two butterfly doors enable wide access to both rows of seating. They open automatically using fingerprint controls or biometric facial recognition, which uses a sensor mounted in the B-pillar.


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Manchester United star Paul Pogba's Manchester City performance was like watching 'a kid in the schoolyard'
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher blasts world-record signing on Monday Night Football following weekend derby
JAMIE CARRAGHER has blasted Paul Pogba's performance in the Manchester derby, comparing the midfielder to a 'kid in the schoolyard'.
World-record signing Pogba came under heavy fire from fans after failing to sparkle in Manchester United's 2-1 weekend defeat against Manchester City.
Jose Mourinho's men were dominated for the first 40 minutes, with Pogba failing to chase down Kevin De Bruyne as the Belgian opened the scoring for Pep Guardiola's side.
Many felt Pogba failed to justify his place in the starting XI alongside Marouane Fellaini, and Carragher reckons the Frenchman produced one of the 'most ill-disciplined performances' in recent times.
Speaking on Monday Night Football, the Liverpool icon said: "I don't think it was so much Pep Guardiola getting it massively right, I think Jose Mourinho got it tactically wrong.
"What Mourinho wasn't helped by was the performance of his players – he made two changes at half-time – but specifically the performance of Paul Pogba.
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"I think for a central midfield player in a game of that magnitude, it was one of the most ill-disciplined performances you'll see in the first 40 minutes.
"The only way to describe it was like a kid in the schoolyard, the best player in the schoolyard, he runs where he wants, does what he wants."
But Carragher would be wise to avoid Pogba's teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who claims the midfielder's 'jealous' critics will soon be eating their words.


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Ho is majoring in business administration with a minor in studio art, concentrating in drawing. She is also vice president for finance of the Student Association. She said that while her art background makes her stand out from other candidates for business jobs, it also gives her a different perspective on management.
"I find a lot of business majors, over time, that if they're not involved in something else, they can have a tendency to want to follow best-practice standards [that] don't usually lead to small improvements," she said. "Being an art student and being forced to be in environments around highly contentious and radical people, you want to be that way, so when I enter the business world I have the training and the skills but I won't be afraid to tell someone how to do something better."
In 2016, she was the winner of the annual 24-hour Drawing Marathon at BU. The marathon consisted of ten artists who were asked to draw a live model with charcoal on large sheets of paper within the allotted time. And Ho's artistic endeavors don't end with paper — her graphic design work can also be seen on pamphlets and emails sent out by the SA.
Ho said she finds inspiration for her artwork from everyday things that different people can connect with, but she also likes to paint animals and ocean scenes. Two of Ho's paintings have been turned into murals, which are located in the Marketplace and the Admissions Center. The piece in the Admissions Center depicts a rare deep-sea fish — which Ho connects to the way people interact.
"I went and did all this research on the rare fish that one might find in the depths of the ocean," she said. "I came up with the idea for the anglerfish and that's the biggest one, the rest are there just to support it — and I think there is something about it that speaks to people."
Ho began her artistic career with landscapes, but became more interested in portraiture as well as animal drawings after more exploration. Over the years, she has experimented with different mediums including drawing, oil painting and etching. She has also experimented with symbolism; she uses a tiger as her version of a self-portrait.
During her sophomore year of high school, Ho began to shape her schedule around art, but that ended up creating more stress. Ho said she realized art was something she wanted to use as an escape, not something she wanted to have to escape from.
"I was taking all these art classes and I realized I hated it," she said. "It made me hate art, hate the process, I was exhausted all the time, I didn't have any good ideas. The things like portraiture that I was always good at were coming out bad."
Trying to decide between art and business as a career focus was not an easy decision for Ho to make. Ho said that each discipline has aspects she loves and aspects she hates, but for her, they have to go hand in hand.
"At the end of the day, a lot of us business majors that are expressionists find that without something to frustrate you, there is not much to express," she said. "For me, I really enjoy the business world; art is my way of relieving that tension and expressing myself and without that first thing, art becomes relatively meaningless."


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She now lives in the Isle of Man and is married to a man who understands technology which saves her a job, has two teenage children and two labradors. History is still a passion with a particular enthusiasm for the Napoleonic era and the sixteenth century. When not writing, she runs an Irish dance school, reads anything that's put in front of her and makes periodic and unsuccessful attempts to keep a tidy house.
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Sessions take place in your home (both indoors and outdoors), at the natural light studio in Wayne (also indoors and outdoors), or at a different outdoor location. If I photograph at your home, I'll come over, and we'll chat a bit while I sit on the floor and get to know your dog. Then I'll walk around your home and yard, looking for the most glorious patches of light before playtime begins. Sessions at the studio are just as relaxed and, most of all, fun! Think of a beautiful, light and airy loft-like setting filled with modern furnishings (fabulous but unbreakable, so no worries!) and whimsical touches. Available session times are select weekday mornings (studio or Main Line area only) and Saturday mornings (any location). When deciding between a studio session and a home session, you'll want to consider not only the look you prefer but also, more importantly, the setting in which your pet is likely to be more comfortable. See the "Franklin & Mr. Chips" gallery to view a studio session. During our time together, I'll take time to get to know your dog. Whether he's shy and flinches at the sound of the camera shutter or she's a loves-strangers-and-must-jump-exuberantly social butterfly, the experience of your session will be relaxed and fun while the resulting artwork will be treasured always. Remember: relaxed parents + relaxed photographer + organic dog treats = happy dogs and stunning portraits!
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. . . and my living room isn't quite decorated yet . . . and my yard isn't impeccably landscaped . . . and my puppy has been asked to leave obendience school . . . and my portraits will never look like these. Nonsense! You've just described the thought process of nearly every client featured here. Your photos will be beautiful. Really.
To begin the process of booking a session, please visit the "speak!" page and send a note. Looking forward to meeting you and creating beautiful artwork featuring your pet!


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I had my first Spanish lesson today, and it went great except for the fact that my professor gave me a ten thousand word dictionary and told me to have it memorized by tomorrow…ya….I'm on it.
My classroom is pretty amazing. Classroom being a little hut with no walls, but a semi roof that over looks Lago de Atitlan. When I'm not paying attention (which is about 99% of the time), I'm dreaming of being behind a boat slicing the water either on a water ski (notice that's singular…real men only solemn) or on a wake board (honestly, never figured out how to use one of those, but the mentioning of a "wake board" puts me in with the cool people). Throughout the class, I can help myself to coffee or tea, in which today I took complete advantage of. I'm digging this so far.
I choose to stay with a family for the first week, and although I'm extremely comfortable and I probably couldn't have asked for a better family, I might move back to the hostel I was originally in. It allows for just a little more freedom, and also, by the time I get out of 6 hours of private instruction, the last thing I want to do is try speaking more Spanish.
My family consists of two parents and a two year old boy. Usually…I'm not to fond of kids. My general rule of thumb is I hate everything living with the exception of trees and people over the age 18. But, when a child becomes an adult, that's when I then allow for them to submit an application on whether or not I will like them or not. Its pretty competitive, so not everyone makes the cut.
But back to the story…their kid, Felix, I'm freaking in love with. Yes, I realize he only eats, sleeps, poops, and pretty just wastes oxygen, but he is one of the cutest kids I have ever seen…period. So, with that said, realize he's a minority of children I actually like. I'm going to see if I can take him home with me. Uh oh…this is bad…I think I'm getting a soft side towards children…
My teacher has a name I can't pronounce. I originally asked him if I could call him Bob…he said no…so we settled for Chino. I believe he said he was 25, has a wife and one kid. The first day he had a Corona hat on, so instantly I knew we were going to get along. He is constantly pushing me to learn more, which truthfully, I'm very grateful of. On the first day, he gave me a bajillion million quilion verbs to learn…still working on that list as we speak.
Looking forward to seeing my Spanish progress. Thus far, I have learned the appropriate naughty words and how to scream "speak English!" Kidding…my Spanish is a little better than that. Updates over the next few weeks will be shared as events unfold.


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Can foreign stocks be held in CREST?
UK law does not allow foreign stocks to be held directly in CREST. However, many foreign stocks can be held indirectly as CREST Depository Interests (CDIs) through CREST's International Links Service.
Under this system, CREST holds the foreign stocks in a pool within the central securities depository of the relevant country (for example, DTC in the US or Clearstream in Germany). CREST then issues a CDI to each owner of the stocks, which can be traded within CREST like a normal stock.
However, CDIs are not available for all stocks and all countries. Those countries where at least some securities are available as CDIs are the US, Canada, much of Europe (Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland), Australia, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands.
Unlike UK and Irish securities held by a CREST member within CREST, holding a CDI does not mean that the member's name will be on company's shareholder register. Instead, the underlying shares are held in CREST's name within the foreign central securities depositary.
This means that with CDIs, the member will not receive direct communications from the company, in contrast to the advantages of holding UK and Ireland Securities in a personal CREST account. The member will be dependent on their sponsor to pass along relevant information.
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What are rectal polyps?
A rectal polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most colon polyps are harmless. But over time, some colon polyps can develop into colon cancer, which is often fatal when found in its later stages. Polyps may be sessile or pedunculated and vary considerably in size. Incidence of polyps ranges from 7% to 50%; the higher figure includes very small polyps (usually hyperplastic polyps or adenomas) found at autopsy. Polyps, often multiple, occur most commonly in the rectum.
How common are rectal polyps?
Anyone can develop colon polyps. You have higher risk if you are over 50, or overweight or a smoker, or have a personal or family history of colon polyps or colon cancer.
However, it can be managed by reducing your risk factors. Please discuss with your doctor for further information.
What are the symptoms of rectal polyps?
In most cases, rectal polyps do not bring about symptoms and are usually detected on routine colon cancer screening exams. However, if you do experience symptoms, they may include:
- Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
- Pain, diarrhea, or constipation that lasts longer than one week
- Nausea or vomiting if you have a large polyp
Blood on your toilet tissue or blood streaked stools can be an indication of rectal bleeding and should be evaluated by your doctor.
It is essential to have regular screening tests to detect any existing polyps. When colonic polyps are found in the early stages, they can often be removed safely and completely during a colonoscopy. Removing polyps may reduce your risk of developing colon cancer.
When should I see my doctor?
Early diagnosis and treatment can stop rectal polyps from worsening and prevent another medical emergency, so talk to your doctor as soon as possible to prevent this serious condition.
If you have any signs or symptoms listed above or have any questions, please consulting with your doctor. Everyone's body acts differently. It is always best to discuss with your doctor what is best for your situation.
What causes rectal polyps?
Doctors still don't know exactly what cause of rectal polyps, but polyps may result from abnormal tissue growth. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way. Mutations in certain genes can bring about cells to continue dividing even when new cells aren't needed. In the colon and rectum, this unregulated growth can cause polyps to form. Polyps can develop anywhere in your large intestine, especially rectum. In general, the larger a polyp gets, the greater the likelihood of cancer is.
Risk factors
What increases my risk for rectal polyps?
Factors that may play a role to the formation of rectal polyps or cancer include:
- Age: Most people with colon polyps are 50 or older.
- Inflammatory intestinal conditions: Such as ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease
- Family history: You are more likely to get colon polyps or cancer if you have a parent, sibling or child with them. If many family members have them, your risk is even higher. However, in some people, this connection isn't hereditary.
- Tobacco and alcohol use
- Obesity and lack of exercise
- Race: African-Americans are at higher risk of developing colon cancer.
- Type 2 diabetes that isn't well-controlled
Diagnosis & Treatment
The information provided is not a substitute for any medical advice. ALWAYS consult with your doctor for more information.
How is rectal polyps diagnosed?
Screening tests play a key role in detecting polyps before they become cancerous. These tests can also help find colorectal cancer in its early stages, when you have a good chance of recovery.
Screening methods include:
- Colonoscopy: It is considered as the most sensitive test for rectal polyps and cancer. If polyps are detected, your doctor may remove them at once or take tissue samples (biopsies) for analysis.
- Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography): This is a minimally invasive test that uses a CT scan to view your colon. Virtual colonoscopy needs the same bowel preparation as colonoscopy. If a polyp is found, you will need colonoscopy to have it removed.
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy: In this one, a slender lighted tube is inserted in your rectum to examine it and the last third of your colon (sigmoid). If a polyp is detected, you will need colonoscopy to have it removed.
- Stool test: Your doctor will give you a test kit and instructions for providing a stool sample. You will return the sample to your doctor's office for analysis, especially to test for microscopic bleeding. This test will show if you have blood in your stool, which can be a sign of a polyp.
How is rectal polyps treated?
It is believed that the best way to treat rectal polyps is to remove them. Your doctor will likely remove your polyps during a colonoscopy. The polyps are then examined under the microscope to see what type of polyp it is and if there are any cancer cells present. Doctors can usually get rid of polyps without performing surgery.
However, you may need surgery to remove the polyps if they are large enough and can't be removed during a colonoscopy. In most cases, this can be done by laparoscopic surgery. This type of surgery is minimally invasive and uses an instrument called a laparoscope, which is a long, thin tube with a high-intensity light and a high-resolution camera at the front. The instrument is inserted through an incision in the abdomen. Once your surgeon has a visual of your colon, they'll remove the polyps using a special tool.
A pathologist, or someone who specializes in tissue analysis, will check the polyps for cancerous cells.
Lifestyle changes & Home remedies
What are some lifestyle changes or home remedies that can help me manage rectal polyps?
It is considered that there are some home remedies to prevent this condition.
- Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- Reduce your fat intake.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
- Don't use tobacco.
- Stay physically active and maintain a healthy body weight
If you have any questions, please consult with your doctor to better understand the best solution for you.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Review Date: February 26, 2017 | Last Modified: September 13, 2019
Rectal polyps. http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/tc/colon-polyps-topic-overview#1. Accessed 26 Feb 2017.
Rectal polyps. http://www.healthline.com/health/colorectal-polyps#Treatment6. Accessed 26 Feb 2017.
Rectal polyps. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/basics/prevention/con-20031957. Accessed 26 Feb 2017.


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Here's one other test I had done previously using a GTX 970 video card and Nvidia drivers.
DVD@8mbs - 1150fps
Blu-Ray@24mbs - 385fps
If you want to do some heavy duty transcoding, this will do the job. Mezzmo doesn't support Nvidia and I think this would be overkill but in case anyone is interested. At lower bit rates these numbers go up much higher.


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After winning their first Orange Empire Conference (OEC) series of the season, the Riverside City College baseball team kicked of a three-game series against the Fullerton College Hornets on the road Tuesday afternoon. Riverside was all business from the get go by barreling 11 hits leading to 10 runs aiding a 10-4 win.
The bats were hot and the arms were dominant for the Tigers. Sophomore southpaw Garrett Irvin climbed the bump for the seventh time this season and got off to a strong start by blanking Fullerton through the opening four frames. He struck out at least one batter in three of the four frames highlighted by fanning two-consecutive Hornets. The two strikeouts helped him wiggle out of a second-inning bases loaded jam.
Riverside displayed some consistent offense beginning in the top of the second inning. Sophomore shortstop Matthew Happ put the Tigers on the board by hitting a single up the middle, scoring freshman catcher Angel Mendoza and sophomore first baseman Andrew Talkington.
It was déjà vu for Happ in the top of the third inning as he connected for another two-RBI single up the middle, scoring the same duo in Mendoza and Talkington. Freshman pinch hitter Dylan Morace followed the ensuing inning with an RBI knock, scoring sophomore right fielder Ulises Caballero, to grab a 5-0 lead.
The Tigers put up back-to-back two spots in the fifth and sixth innings. Freshman third baseman Matthew Ivancich chipped in on the scoring action by uncorking an RBI knock, backed by an RBI ground out from freshman second baseman Alex Moreno. Morace followed the ensuing inning with a successful suicide squeeze, scoring Talkington. Happ came around to score three batters later on an advancement by a throw from the catcher who failed to catch sophomore left fielder Joseph Hodapp stealing second base.
Riverside capped their scoring day with a sacrifice fly from sophomore center fielder Junior Coleman, leading to a 10-4 victory.
Irvin (5-1) earned the victory after throwing six innings and striking out seven batters. Sophomore reliever Ethan Sachs was untouchable out of the bullpen after tossing three shutout innings while allowing no hits and striking out one batter.
Happ paced the offense by going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a runs scored. In the past four games, Happ has notched six hits, drove in six runs and scored three times.
Mendoza went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, while Hodapp went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two walks.
Riverside (16-5, 3-1 OEC) will host Fullerton for game two of the three game series on Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Follow live stats at www.rccathletics.com


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- Executive Chairman of AXA Corporate Solutions, AXA Matrix Consultants and AXA Art
- Born on November 4, 1957
- German and French Nationalities
Directorship and number of AXA shares
- Appointed on April 27, 2016 - Term expires at the 2020 Shareholders' Meeting
- First appointment on April 25, 2012
- Member of the AXA Finance Committee
- Number of AXA shares held on December 31, 2018: 11,903
On December 31, 2018
Expertise and experience
Mrs. Doina Palici-Chehab is a graduate of the University of Bucarest (Romania) (Magister Artium) and of the Deutsche Versicherungsakademie of Munich (Germany) (Degree in insurance management (Versicherungsbetriebswirt (DVA)). From 1980 to 1983, she was a teacher for foreign languages in Romania. From 1983 to 1990, she was subject Matter Expert in AGF (now Allianz) in Cologne (Germany). In 1990, she joined the AXA Group as Reinsurance Director of AXA Germany (Germany). In 2000, she became head of Group Reinsurance of AXA Global P&C in Paris (France). From 2010 to March 2013, she was Chief Executive Officer of AXA Business Services in Bangalore (India). From April 2013 to December 2016, she was Chief Executive Officer of AXA Insurance Singapore (Singapore) and from July 2016 to December 2016, Chief Executive Officer of AXA Life Insurance Singapore. From January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017, Mrs. Doina Palici-Chehab was Chief Executive Officer of AXA Insurance Pte Ltd (Singapore) (new entity further to the merger of the two entities in Singapore). From July 1, 2017 to March 2018, she served as interim Chief Executive Officer of AXA Asia. As from April 1, 2018, she has been Executive Chairman of AXA Corporate Solutions, AXA Matrix Risk Consultants and AXA ART and assumes the role of Chief Integration Officer following the acquisition of the XL Group. Since April 2012, Mrs. Doina Palici-Chehab has been the employee shareholder representative to the AXA Board of Directors.
Directorships held within the AXA Group
- Chairman of the Board of Directors: AXA Corporate Solutions Assurance, AXA Matrix Risks Consultants SA
- Chairman of the Supervisory Board: AXA ART Versicherung AG (Germany)
- Director, representing the employee shareholders: AXA
- Director: Sayata Labs Ltd (Israel), XL Bermuda Ltd (Bermuda), XL Group Ltd (Bermuda), XLICSE (Ireland)
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Directorships held during the last five years
- Chairman: AXA ASIA (SAS), Chambre de Commerce Française (Singapore)
- Chief Executive Officer: AXA Business Services Pvt. Ltd. (India), AXA Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd (Singapore), AXA Life Insurance Singapore (Singapore), Red Switch Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
- Director: AXA China Region Limited (Bermuda), AXA China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (Bermuda), AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited (Hong Kong), AXA Financial Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Singapore), AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited (Hong Kong), AXA Insurance Public Company Limited (Thailand), AXA Insurance Pte Ltd (Singapore), AXA MATRIX Risk Consultants India Private Limited (India), AXA Wealth Management (HK) Limited (Hong Kong), Charter Ping An Insurance Corporation (Philippines), Krungthai AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited (Thailand), Philippine AXA Life Insurance Company Limited (Philippines), Red Switch Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
- Member of the Advisory Board: Singapore Management University Lee Kong Chian School of Business (Singapore)
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Expressions Holidays suggests that you fly with British Airways direct to Male (flights do not operate all year round though) or with Emirates via Dubai. With Emirates there are a number of UK regional flights into Dubai that connect with the onward flight to the Maldives. Clients have also found that flights with Sri Lankan vial Colombo also work well.
use of private lounge at seaplane terminal, one bottle of water per villa per day, tea and Nespresso facilities in the villa, snorkelling equipment, non-motorised water sports (excluding stand up paddle boarding), WiFi access, access to relaxation lounge and fitness centre. A personal island host service is also available for those staying in Premier Water Villa/Suite, Junior Beach Suite and Sunset Water Villa categories.
Expressions Holidays include a scheduled flight with British Airways or Emirates to Male, seaplane transfers and bed and breakfast.
Prices are per person
based on two people sharing a Beach Villa room and include scheduled flight
London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle to Malé via Dubai on
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Conrad Maldives Rangali island is a really good choice of island resort in the Maldives. It is a large, vibrant resort of top quality with outstanding choices of dining and leisure facilities but with added extras that are unusual, for example, its undersea restaurant with a ceiling of glass. There are beach villas, overwater villas and an overwater spa retreat with in-room spa treatments.
The Conrad Maldives Rangali island enjoys a breathtaking location on the two tropical islands of Rangali and Rangalifinolhu, joined by a bridge across the shallow, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The resort has been designed and executed in a style that is totally in keeping with the region, with attractive use of wood and thatch, the open air and the soft coral sand. The Beach Villas all face the sea on Rangalifinolhu and boast private, open-air gardens with rain showers as well as stunning bathing pavilions. Deluxe Beach Villas are bigger in size and have a delightful plunge pool in the garden. Across the water on Rangali, the Water Villas are all built over the lagoon on timber stilts. Decorated in the natural materials of wood, cane and palm leaf, the villas are spacious and elegant with redwood oak floors, cedar walls and teak decks, from which steps lead you down into the water. The resort has seven world-class restaurants, including Ithaa, the world's only undersea restaurant, with walls and ceiling built entirely out of glass. Here, you can enjoy Maldivian cuisine with Western and Asian influences while uniquely looking out at the marine life around and above you. On the main island is the Atoll Market restaurant, which opens out onto the pool and faces the ocean. International cuisine is served here from live cooking stations. On this island you will also find the overwater Mandhoo spa restaurant and the Sunset Grill. On Rangali guests can dine al fresco at the Vilu restaurant overlooking the lagoon, at the underground Wine Cellar serving a selection of gourmet Euro-Asian cuisine, or the Koko Grill where guests can enjoy Japanese teppanyaki on the beach. The islands with their soft, white, pink-tinged sand, warm waters, and beaches fringed with coconut palms provide not just classic sunbathing in glorious natural scenery but also numerous sports and leisure activities, with an excellent range of water sports and two spas. The resort's overwater spa retreat, built over the lagoon on Rangalifinolhu, consists of 21 Spa Water Villas with their own private treatment room and a spa retreat with nine treatment rooms, a retail area and a hair and beauty salon. Please ask us for further details of this superb destination spa; we also arrange holidays with prices including meals and treatments. The child policy for the hotel is such that families with young children will be accommodated in the Beach Villas and the Deluxe Beach Villas, leaving the Spa Retreat and the Water Villa Island for persons aged 12 or over. The resort offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a truly Maldivian ambience.
Rangali Island, Maldives
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30 minutes by seaplane. Please note that the resort is one hour ahead of official Maldives time
Malé airport.
All 150 villas have private bathroom with bath and shower, air conditioning, telephone, CD player, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, hairdryer.Beach Villa with terrace, open-air garden bathroom with rain shower, bathing pavilion and ocean-view bath. Water Villa with ocean-view bath and sundeck with plunge pool leading to the ocean and personal island host service.Superior Water Villa with jacuzzi,sundeck leading to the ocean and personal island host service. Deluxe Beach Villa with living area, courtyard, open-air garden bathroom with rain shower, bathing pavilion, ocean-view bath and garden with personal plunge pool.Retreat Water Villa with ocean-view bath, private plunge pool, spa treatment room and sundeck leading to ocean.Deluxe Water Villa with four-poster bed, ocean-view bath, jacuzzi, sitting area with daybeds, dressing room, sundeck leading to the ocean and personal island host service.Deluxe Family Beach VillaFamily Water Villa Premier Water Villa with an infinity pool on the deck and 2 jacuzzis, personal island host service.Junior Beach Suite Beach Suite with pools, beach access and personal island host.Premium Water Suite with ocean-view bath, infinity pool and sundeck leading to ocean.Sunset Water Villa with glass-floored living room, master bedroom with remote-control circular bed, two bathrooms, kitchen, jacuzzi, pool, CD/DVD library and personal island host service
7 restaurants, 2 bars, infinity pool, children's pool, 2 spas, gym, beach volleyball, table tennis, yacht, dive centre, yoga, glass-bottom boat, 24-hour room service.
Complimentary: Windsurfing, snorkelling, catamarans, canoes, sailing. Chargeable: Waterskiing, diving, fishing, jetskis, lessons from watersports team.
Complimentary: Fitness room, volleyball, gym.
The resort is spread over Rangali and Rangalifinolhu islands, in the South Ari Atoll, 90 kilometres southwest of Malé. This is an ideal location for those seeking a little tranquillity. Excursions include Sunrise snorkelling, Dhoni sunset cruise, Night fishing, Snorkelling safari, Dream island, Fishing village, Island hopping and many others.
Children of all ages are welcome. Children under 12 are only allowed in Water Villa categories if parents sign a disclaimer form upon arrival.
A meal supplement is required for stays over New Year's Eve.
Complete a simple booking form and e-mail it to us.
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Capital:MaléAirport:15 minutes by speedboat. Please note that the resort is one hour ahead of official Maldives time.Size: 298 square kilometres of land on 1192 islands in an area of sea measuring 754 kilometres long and 118 kilometres wide.Currency:Rufiya (£1 = 17 rufiyas)Population 300,000Temperature:Temperatures are consistently hot averaging about 31 degrees Centigrade. Sea temperatures average about 27 degrees Centigrade. The year is divided into two monsoon periods, the north-east monsoon from December to March (drier) and the south-west monsoon from May to November (wetter months with stronger winds).
MauritiusCapital: Port LouisAirport: About 1 hour and 10 minutes by car.Size: 865 square kilometresCurrency: Mauritian rupee (£1 = 35 Rs)Population 1.1 millionTemperature: The hottest months are from January to April, although this is also the cyclone season and the weather can be humid with temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Centigrade. There is no distinct rainy season. The Mauritian winter months are June, July, August when temperatures average about 24 degrees Centigrade with the evenings being about 16 degrees Centigrade. However, the weather does vary from the east to the west coast. The east is breezier, and feels cooler during their winter months. The north-west near Port Louis is often the driest and the warmest part of the island. During their winter months you should have a jacket or jumper for the evenings. Dining is outside throughout the year.
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Capital: VictoriaAirport: One to two hours on the boat from Mahe, or about 20 minutes by helicopter.Size: 455 square kilometres
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By my estimation I have reached the half way point of my life. I have been betrayed by people who have been my friends for years. I have seen people change so much that they can barely be said to be the same person (save and except that their physical characteristics remain the same.)
It takes years to really know someone, and even then you will most likely not truly understand them. I am being reminded of a dialogue in Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead". I'm paraphrasing the same here -
"What's the matter with you? Why such talk—over nothing at all? People's faces and first impressions don't mean a thing."
"That, my dear, is one of our greatest common fallacies. There's nothing as significant as a human face. Nor as eloquent. We can never really know another person, except by our first glance at him. Because, in that glance, we know everything. Even though we're not always wise enough to unravel the knowledge. Have you ever thought about the style of a soul? … I think, that every human soul has a style of its own. Its one basic theme. You'll see it reflected in every thought, every act, every wish of that person. The one absolute, the one imperative thing in that living creature. Years of studying a man won't show it to you. His face will. You'd have to write volumes to describe a person. Think of his face. You need nothing else."
"That sounds fantastic. And unfair, if true. It would leave people naked before you."
"It's worse than that. It also leaves you naked before them."
The truth is, we do judge people by first impressions. To my female readers, I think you will agree that you avoid men who look, for lack of a better word – "rapist-like". On the other hand, we sometimes decide to give people, who look pleasant, the benefit of the doubt.
In the end, your first instinct is usually right and you tend to focus on those few rare instances where you by chance were wrong and conclude that's it is wrong to judge too quickly. I agree it's not ideal but it is a great time saving and labour-saving device, and only mildly less accurate.
So go out there, and trust your instinct, and pay attention to first impressions. You may find that your first instinct is usually right, and all the steps you painstakingly take to confirm your suspicions has been a waste of your time.


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Sermon for August 1, 2010
Possessed by Possessions
Rev. Jim Merritt
Trinity MCC
August 1, 2010
According to Andrew Greely in his 2004 Chicago Sun Times article, the most serious spiritual problem in America today is unbridled greed. I agree with him. Greed causes every one of the disgraceful corporate scandals we see in the news every week. Greed is responsible in large degree for crooked politicians, crooked cops, crooked preachers, and nearly every form of crooked behavior. Greed produces rashes of tax cuts for the wealthiest citizens of our country and takes food off the tables and out of the mouths of poor people. Greed is responsible for crazy immigration laws that lead to the deaths of thousands of men and women each year as they struggle to cross deserts in search of a job that will pay just enough to keep their children and spouses alive. Greed is responsible for obscene salaries for corporate CEO's while the workers who really keep their companies struggle with pay that is no possible way a living wage. Greed is killing us; physically, emotionally and spiritually. Greed is what is running a country whose leaders were, according the late President Ronald Reagan, "the haves and the have mores." Greed is appropriately listed among the seven deadly sins of Pride, Anger, Gluttony, Sloth, Envy, Lust and GREED. We are a people, we are a church, we are a culture absolutely Possessed by Possessions, in every shape manner and form. Let's look for a few minutes at what scripture has to say about it.
As an introduction to today's Gospel, I need to make one statement. Let us not be too quick to dismiss this gospel because the term "rich" does not apply to us. Sisters and brothers, because we woke up with a roof over our heads and clothes to put on our backs and more or less what we wanted to eat and drink for breakfast and because we were able to get ourselves to church this morning and we have ways to get ourselves home without walking, because of all these facts, you and I, ALL of us, are among the riches people in the whole world. So, let us listen well to what the Gospel has for us.
In his gospel, Luke uses this anonymous voice from the crowd to set up a lesson about what is lesser and what is greater. The voice wants Jesus to settle a sort of legal dispute. It is not interested in what Jesus has to say and has seems not to know the real importance of who Jesus is. The questioner simply wants what he wants and he wants it right now. Sound familiar? So he misses out on the amazing gift he might receive from mindfully being in the presence of Jesus and hearing what he had to say. Focus is very important. What Jesus, via Luke, has been teaching so far is the ability to face threats, even on one's life, with a lack of fear. So they, Jesus and Luke, seize this opportunity to teach the listeners and us that if threats against our lives should not produce fear, then fear should not lead us to surround ourselves with possessions that will not protect us anyway. All these possessions really are of no long term value whatsoever. The lesson is clear, finally, that life cannot be secured by possessions. It just can't.
Possessions cannot buy us happiness. Possessions cannot buy us love. Possessions cannot buy us long term attention. Possessions cannot even buy us self-worth. As a matter of fact, according to Michaela Bruzzese, in his Living the Word, " the real treasure, the only one able to satisfy our profound hunger to love and be loved, is the unconditional and all-consuming love of God. It alone can quench our thirst; like a parent, God wraps us "with bands of love" and clothes us with new life. And unlike material wealth, this treasure does not trap us, but liberates us, giving us the strength and courage to be liberators in the world. I love the way our MCC Sister, Rev. Lori McPherson writes about this. She says, "Seeking out comfort in anything but God is futile whether that thing is a bottle or a bank account. Jesus' warning here is not against wealth per se, but against the false security that wealth and possessions can breed. "One's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions" (Luke 12:15b). We could replace money and possessions with anything we use to seek identity and comfort in rather than God and the same futility (would still be) present.
Brothers and Sisters, where is your treasure this morning? Is it in the bank? Is it in your house? Is it in lots of stuff? Is it perhaps in your status? Let us all hear these words of Gospel together
Strive for God's realm*, and things will be given to you as well. 32 'Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Creator's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.
Possessed by Possessions? No way. Possessed by God….may it truly be so in our hearts, in this church, and in all we do together.
God, we thank you for your word. We thank you that even in this Gospel written so long ago, life changing lessons are still available to you. Right now, God, in this very moment, we surrender all that we have, all that we are and all that we will ever be to you. We want to be possessed by you in ways that will bring this very good news to all the world. Bless and use us we pray; In the many names of Jesus. AMEN.


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Mobile Marketing in the Future
In just a couple of years, mobile marketing has become one of the premier ways to attract new customers and retain existing customers. What was once believed to be a fad, has firmly established itself as a must-implement strategy for any company, from a small business enterprise to a large retailer. According to ComScore there are over 100 million smartphone users in the US.
Recently at the CTIA 2013 Mobile Marketplace conference, a number of executives voiced their opinions about how they believe mobile marketing technologies will continue to grow in the years ahead. One thing is clear, marketers are required now not only to adapt to smaller smartphone screens and a variety of programming languages and operating systems, but also to make these technologies much more simple to use, more convenient, and more consumer-centric.
Mobile marketing in the future is likely to offer much stronger consumer engagement, drawing consumers in different ways. Over the next few years, mobile marketers expect to see companies engaging in more real-time interaction with consumers using mobile devices, further solidifying consumer relationships. There's also likely to be a lot of progress in the use of intelligence to determine how consumers use their mobile, and the use of this information to enhance convenience for users.
The use of mobile devices over the next few years is likely to grow from something that is currently restricted to marketing teams and corporations, to tools that the average consumer uses to gain access to basic services. In other words, we are well on our way towards democratization of technology which sees more people using mobile devices to gain access to the Internet, shop for products and services, just in the way that the average American now uses the Internet to do so.
Companies that want to stay ahead with mobile marketing over the next decade must stay relevant in the features that they offer consumers, and make websites and apps as simple to use as possible. Another growing trend in the future will be the use of consumer feedback to upgrade technology. Consumer feedback will be critical to the development and successful use of mobile technology for promotions in the years ahead.


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Wow, last night was full of thrills, as I took in the Ripon-Carroll game at Carroll College, watched the Wisconsin-Ohio State game on television, and had a friend/correspondent update me on the play of Hartland Arrowhead sophomore Charlie Chapman. With this much basketball, I didn't get much time to write last night, and contrary to popular belief, I actually do have a job and like to sleep occasionally, so due to my viewing ending at 11pm last night, I can't give a comprehensive update on the evening until later. Until I can get to doing a complete write-up this evening, though, I will give one quick thought on each game:
1) Mike Wilkinson is, in fact, a god.
2) Ripon lost to Carroll last night, pretty much ensuring a drop from their #11 national ranking. Ripon definitely had more talent, but also had some frightening interior defense problems. Then again, most of its talent was at the guard spots, so I suppose that's not too shocking.
3) Correspondent Kosta's take on Hartland Arrowhead sophomore Charlie Chapman: Not that impressive, and scored a number of his points in garbage time. I'll still wait to pass judgement until I see him personally, but Kosta's input is always a valuable starting point.
Back tonight, if I can get my oil changed in a timely manner.


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Eric Dugdale (Classics) and Loramy Gerstbauer (Political Science)
Eric Dugdale and Loramy Gerstbauer published an article, "Forms of Justice in Aeschylus' Eumenides" in Polis, the Journal for Ancient Political Science. The article was part of the Möbius Initiative, which supports collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.
Yurie Hong (Classics)
Yurie Hong delivered an invited lecture "Classics at the Intersection of the Personal and the Professional" at Fairfield University's "21st Century Women and Greek Tragedy" event series on Nov. 2. She also delivered a presentation "Classical Connections: Science and the Humanities" to students and faculty involved in the Sunoikisis Classical Consortium on Ancient Medicine on […]
Eric Dugdale (Classics)
Eric Dugdale co-authored with Nicholas Beck '16, Caitilin Juvland '16, and Ellen Stoll '16 a book chapter "Philoctetes" in Brill's Companion to the Reception of Sophocles.
Yurie Hong (Classics)
Yurie Hong delivered a presentation entitled "Teaching Foundation Myths and the Musical 'Hamilton' in a Mythology Class" at the annual meeting of the Classical Association of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Eric Dugdale (Classics)
Eric Dugdale had his article titled "Of This and That: The Recognition Formula in Sophocles' Electra" published in volume 147 of TAPA, the research publication of the Society of Classical Studies.
Yurie Hong (Classics)
Yurie Hong published an article entitled "Playing Zeus: Reproductive Technology and Lessons from Hesiod" in the online journal Eidolon. This article developed out of the planning of the upcoming Nobel Conference on Reproductive Technologies. It examines the Greek poet Hesiod's retelling of the myths of Zeus' rise and the birth of Athena to reflect on […]
Matthew Panciera, 2014 Carlson Award Winner, Classics Department
Matthew Panciera Each year at commencement a faculty member is honored with the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching in recognition of his or her exceptional skill and effectiveness as an instructor. The 2014 recipient is Matt Panciera, PhD, associate professor of classics at Gustavus. Professor Panciera "makes Gustavus a special place, where students […]
Marlene Flory, 1991 Carlson Award Winner, Classics Department
Marlene Flory About this year's Carlson Award winner, students sometimes tell only half the story. One freshman says this instructor is "always demanding, requiring us to work to our potential." A sophomore says: "knows what questions to ask in order to make you think…tough, but well worth it." Hearing this alone, we might conclude that […]
William Freiert, 1986 Carlson Award Winner, Classics Department
William Freiert The Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching dates back to 1971 when the Board of Trustees of Gustavus Adolphus College established this award to honor Dr. Edgar M. Carlson for his outstanding leadership and deep commitment to strengthening and maintaining the fine academic program at this college. Each year, students, faculty and […]
Will Freiert, 2005 Faculty Service Award Winner, Classics Department
Will Freiert was selected as the 2005 recipient of the Gustavus Faculty Service Award. Presented each year at Founder's Day, this award is the highest accolade a Gustavus faculty member can receive for distinguished service activities.


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After $20,000 Price Drop Home Sells in Jupiter Village
After $20,000 Price Drop,
Home Sells in Jupiter Village
115 Lakeside Circle is a ranch style home in the neighborhood of Jupiter Village. The home was listed on the market March 11th, 2016 for $399,000.00. Not even a month after had a $10,000.00 dollar price reduction before the listing agent hosted an Open House on April 2nd, following another Open House April 3rd. Unfortunately, after the 4th Open House the property's price dropped another $10,000.00 and shortly after the listing agreement was cancelled.
The Home was relisted shortly after with the same agent. After the home was updated and renovated, the Jupiter Village home, 115 Lakeside Circle – Sold within 3 months being re-introduced to the market without any price drops.