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Peter Bahouth is a Stereoscopic Photographer and owner of a suite of 3 connected treehouses recently featured on Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters, and in numerous magazines and blogs. A trained irritant, Peter is the former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA, The Turner Foundation, and the U.S. Climate Action Network.
Andy Bernstein helped found HeadCount in 2004 and became its executive director in the spring of 2008. Under his stewardship, HeadCount has registered nearly 500,000 and become a leader in harnessing the power of music to drive social change.
Andy was one of the founders of National Voter Registration Day, and conceived the corresponding social media campaign that has involved over 500 musicians and celebrities and generated over one billion social media impressions.
He also helped create "Participation Row," an activism village where concert attendees have taken over 100,000 socially-conscious actions while raising nearly $1.5 million for various music-industry charities (including over $500,000 generated from the auction of one guitar signed by members of the Grateful Dea). Andy has produced nearly a dozen benefit concerts and live music events, including 2012's "The Bridge Session," which paired HeadCount board member Bob Weir with members of The National for the first time.
Prior to creating HeadCount, Andy was best known in the music community as an author of "The Pharmer's Almanac", a guide to the band Phish that sold over 70,000 copies. He also worked in sports for more than a decade, as media editor of Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal and a vice president at the sports technology company Kangaroo TV.
He splits his time between New York City and a slopeside ski condo in nearby Vernon, NJ.
As Senior Director of Governmental Affairs in the Washington DC office of Greenberg Traurig, Diane has represented the Recording Academy for the past decade. Previously, she worked on Capitol Hill for almost twenty years and served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of a major Congressional Subcommittee and Associate Staff on the House Appropriations Committee. She also served the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and liaison to the Congressional Arts Caucus during a time when funding for the arts was threatened by budget cuts and challenges to the artistic freedoms of the music and arts community.
Additionally, Diane was involved in the planning of the Live Aid concert and worked on such projects as Farm Aid, Live 8, Live Earth, the 9/11 Memorial Concert in Washington DC as well as a number of other events that bring music and advocacy efforts together.
Diane led and participated in official Congressional delegations to Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Europe and participates in workshops for foreign diplomats and legislatures on the U.S. Congress. She also served on various Presidential, Senatorial and Congressional campaigns.
Presently serving as Board of Governor for the Washington DC Chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammys) and is Chair of the Chapter's Advocacy Committee. She also works closely with Musicares and the Grammy Foundation.
Diane serves on the Executive Board of The Rex Foundation, and is a board member of Headcount, and WHYHunger. Diane received an M.A. and B.A. from George Washington University.
A native of Marin County, California, Nicole Boxer is a Peabody and Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker. Her work in the film industry includes narrative, feature films, documentary films, documentary series television, and reality television. She holds a B.F.A. in Film, Television and Radio from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Ms. Boxer believes in the unique power of film as an advocacy tool to create social and political change in the world. That belief is the central focus of her directorial debut, HOW I GOT OVER, which explores the transformative power of the arts. Ms. Boxer has been nominated for the International Documentary Association's HUMANITUS Award for her work on her debut film.
Ms. Boxer's body of work includes Executive Producer of Oscar nominated THE INVISIBLE WAR, which investigates rape and sexual assault in the military. Boxer has teamed up with the filmmakers again in 2015, this time to investigate campus assault at American Colleges and Universities, on THE HUNTING GROUND, which will mark it's TV debut on CNN, this fall.
Ms. Boxer was a Producer of the film 14 WOMEN, an inside portrait of the historic women who have reached the highest echelons of power in the U.S. Senate. 14 WOMEN debuted at The AFI/SilverDocs Film Festival in 2007 and was broadcast on The Sundance Channel.
Ms. Boxer's other feature documentary Producer credits include the films THE PARTY'S NOT OVER, MOJADOS, PLAYGROUND and CLIMATE REFUGEES. Each of those films thoughtfully addresses social issues in need of sustained advocacy, including immigration, sex trafficking, and climate change. Ms. Boxer advocated for those films with Congressional lawmakers, which led to public hearings and changes to related policies.
In the world of television, Ms. Boxer has helped L.A.-based production companies navigate Washington's politically-charged waters as a Consulting Producer for these Emmy Award Winning shows: JAMIE OLIVER'S FOOD REVOLUTION and TOP CHEF DC.
Ms. Boxer is the daughter of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and the former sister-in-law of U.S. President Bill Clinton. She sits on the board of Directors for HEADCOUNT.ORG, which registers voters at live music concerts and festivals. She lives with her husband and two sons; one a kindergartener, the other a college student, in Washington, D.C.
Marc Brownstein is the bass player for The Disco Biscuits, Electron, and Conspirator. He is also the co-founder of Camp Bisco, an annual three-day summer music festival that takes place at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA.
Marc also serves as the co-chair and co-founder of HeadCount.
Andrew Dreskin is the co-founder and CEO of Ticketfly, a San Francisco-based technology company re-imagining live events.
Andrew was the co-founder, president and CEO of TicketWeb, the first company to sell event tickets on the web. Andrew has had his hands in the music business for many years, as co-founder and producer of the Virgin Mobile Festival, General Manager of Beserkley Records, Director of Marketing at California Concerts, and as the largest shareholder in the Big Easy chain of concert venues, before it was acquired by Knitting Factory Entertainment.
He holds a B.A. from Tulane University, where he is a member of the Dean's Advisory Council. He serves on numerous Boards of Directors including Headcount. He throws a damn good party and can be bothered for amazing music stories anytime.
Kam Franklin is a singer-songwriter, activist, writer, motivational speaker, and actress from Houston, TX. She is best known for her work with the gulf coast soul band, The Suffers, but Kam began performing in public at the age of five. A three-time recipient of the Houston Press Music Award for Best Female Vocalist, Kam has performed on five continents and has performed with the Suffers backed by The Houston Symphony in addition to being featured solo.
Both Forbes and Vice have featured Kam for her activism and business ventures that seek to create an inclusive environment in the arts for female artists working in all mediums and from all backgrounds. Kam's unique style and fashion-sense has also been covered by Buzzfeed, Refinery 29, and Nylon. Fronting The Suffers, Kam has performed nationally on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Jimmy Kimmel Live in addition to speaking about The Suffers with Ari Shapiro on NPR's All Things Considered.
At home, Kam remains a very active participant in the Houston music scene, producing events that have featured up-and-coming acts from around the Houston area while leveraging her and The Suffers' international platform to represent the City of Houston and champion her entrepreneurial approach to finding success in the arts for women.
Andy Gadiel started an internet fan site for the band Phish in the mid-nineties and expanded his musical tastes in 1998 to launch JamBase.com, an online live music community and marketing company.
In addition to HeadCount, he is a member of the Board of Directors of The Rex Foundation, a non-profit grassroots fundraising organization started by The Grateful Dead.
He is always interested in bridging the gap between technology and art by giving people easy access to information about the stuff they love.
Rich Goodstone is the co-founder of Superfly Productions. Superfly is passionately driven by creating and curating culture through experiences and immersive live events and creating award winning campaigns for some of the most recognized brands in the world. Founded in 1996, Superfly's expertise is building hand crafted cultural experiences with a distinct identity, such as the iconic Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Outside Lands Festival.
Gordon Hensley, who joined the Headcount board in 2012, is a corporate communications strategist, writer and content creator specializing in health, tax and budget policy issues. He has 25 years of Capitol Hill, private sector and GOP presidential/statewide campaign experience in Washington, DC and on the ground in over a dozen states.
Before Hensley's transition to corporate work, he previously served as communications director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), and as a communications director, speechwriter or consultant for President George H.W. Bush; Govs George Pataki (R-NY) and Buddy Roemer (R-LA); Sens Bob Corker (R-TN), Al D'Amato (R-NY), Bob Dole (R-KS), Paul Coverdell (R-GA) and Gordon Smith (R-OR); and U.S. Reps. David Dreier (R-CA), Vito Fossella (R-NY), Sam Johnson (R-TX), Helen Bentley (R-MD), Jim Courter (R-NJ), and Joe DioGuardi (R-NY).
Hensley has appeared on multiple occasions at the Harvard JFK School, and has been a guest speaker or panelist at the National Press Club, LSU, UT-Austin, Rutgers Univ/Eagleton Inst and National Journal/Hotline.
Originally from Brooklyn NY, Hensley grew up in Chappaqua NY and Boston MA. He studied international economics at Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland intending to transfer to the Georgetown School of Foreign Service and a possible career in the diplomatic corps. Instead, he enrolled at George Washington University (GWU) in DC and became heavily involved in GOP campaigns and touring with the Grateful Dead — ultimately seeing 182 shows between 1977 and 1995. He then became enamored with Bob Weir's band, RatDog, and saw 136 shows between 1996 and 2014 — including the 2002 European tour.
Patrick Jordan is a manager at Red Light Management, one of the most innovative artist management companies in the industry.
He serves as manager for artists including Phish, Trey Anastasio, Ween, Gogol Bordello, Brandi Carlile and the Bronx/Mariachi El Bronx. In addition to this, he handles management duties for Dave Matthews Band and is a talent buyer for Starr Hill Presents.
Ben Levin is a manager at Nettwerk Music Group. He serves as manager for the artists Lucius, Aoife O'Donovan, mix engineer Joe Visciano and co-manages the folk trio, I'm With Her. He spent over a decade at Tony Margherita Management, working on Wilco's management team.
Jonathan Levine is a Senior Executive Agent at the Paradigm Talent Agency and co-runs Paradigm's Nashville office. As one of the leading agents in the music industry, JL is known for his boundless passion and commitment to the artists he represents. A recent recipient of the prestigious Bobby Brooks Agent of the Year Award, at the International Pollstar Concert Industry Awards, Levine continues to grow and thrive in an ever increasingly competitive agency environment.
With 30 years of experience, all as an artist representative, Jonathan has been privileged to work with many prestigious & legendary bands.
Levine has been with Paradigm for nearly 20 years, 17 of which were spent working in Monterey, California for Monterey Peninsula Artists, which became Paradigm when the agencies merged in 2005. Levine relocated to Nashville with his family in 2012.
Prior to Monterey Peninsula Artists, JL spent 10 years in New York City, 8 of which with the William Morris Agency and 2 years with Artists and Audience Entertainment. Levine is also a partner in the American operations of the UK-based live music collective known as 'Communion', which was co-founded by Ben Lovett from Mumford and Sons.
Among JL's charitable efforts and associations, he serves on the Board for the Unbroken Chain Foundation, a charitable foundation set up by Grateful Dead's founding member Phil Lesh, as well as the Board for the Head Count Organization, and the Board of Directors for the Americana Music Association. JL is also the Honorary Music Chair for The Creative Coalition. Levine married his college sweetheart Tracey Tucker in 1985 and has four children.
David Margulies is the co-producer of High Sierra Music Festival, a multi-day music festival held in Quincy, California. In 2015, the festival celebrated it's 25th year anniversary.
Alyssa Mastromonaco is the Chief Operating Officer of VICE. She previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations in the administration of President Barack Obama from 2011 to 2014.
Mastromonaco worked as the Director of Scheduling for Senator John Kerry's presidential campaign in 2004, and before that was Press Secretary for Congressman Rick Boucher of Virginia. She has worked for President Obama since February 2005, when she first joined Obama's United States Senate office as Director of Scheduling. After that, Mastromonaco was named the Political Director for Obama's Political Action Committee, Hopefund, during the 2006 midterm elections. Mastromonaco served as Director of Scheduling and Advance for Barack Obama's presidential campaign beginning at his announcement in February 2007.
On November 25, 2008, Mastromonaco was appointed Director of Scheduling and Advance in the administration of President Barack Obama. In 2011, she was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. In January 2015 she began work at Vice Media, the news and entertainment group as its chief operating officer.
John McCrea is an American singer and musician. He is a founding member of the band CAKE. He is the vocalist and primary lyricist for the band, in addition to playing rhythm acoustic guitar, vibraslap, and piano. He also programs drums and does mixing work while he and the rest of the band have produced all of their albums.
McCrea is a vocal activist for various causes, notably global warming, world poverty, and he also serves on the Board of Directors at HeadCount.
Elizabeth Moncreif is a senior member of the business affairs and legal team at Kobalt Music Group, where she negotiates contracts for some of today's biggest songwriters and artists. Prior to joining Kobalt, Lizzie served as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs at Verse Music Group, where she licensed and administered a large library of iconic music catalogs including Salsoul Records and Bethlehem Records. Lizzie has spent her career focusing on artist advocacy and preservation within the evolving music industry.
Hailing from Denver, CO, Lizzie spent her formative years building an aggressive collection of tickets from her favorite home venues, The Ogden Theater and Red Rocks Amphitheater. She then attended the University of the Pacific before moving to New York to get Masters and Law degrees at Fordham University.
Lizzie started volunteering with HeadCount because it allowed her to combine her love of live music with her passion for social change. She became a Team Leader in July 2017 and is the first volunteer that's been asked to join the organization's Board of Directors.
Nadia Prescher is one of the founders of Madison House Inc. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Madison House provides management and booking services for an eclectic roster since 1996. Madison House has been nominated for the The Pollstar Concert Industry Award of 2015 Independent Booking Agency of the Year.
Stefani Scamardo is the founder of Hard Head Management and Evil Teen Records, whose roster boasts the likes of Gov't Mule, Warren Haynes, Soulive, The Revivalists, and The Marcus King Band. Among the many hats she wears, Stefani hosts her own SiriusXM show, "Jam On With Stefani Scamardo," co-partners the acclaimed festival Mountain Jam, now in its 11th year, and has been the executive producer for Phil Lesh & Friends, Gov't Mule and Warren Haynes.
When he's not dancing to live Grateful Dead albums with his daughters and dreaming of a Jets Super Bowl victory, Jonathan Schwartz helps you jam through your afternoons on Sirius XM Jam On. As the resident Phish-head, Jon also plays a full set of live Phish each weeknight during Gone Phishin'.
Independent music and film entrepreneur Peter Shapiro's eclectic and singular career path encompasses a range of passion projects. Along with such celebrated venues asBrooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, Brooklyn Bowl London, The Capitol Theatre, Wetlands Preserve and The Slipper Room. He is the founder of Lockn', a 4 day camping and music festival, as well as Jazz & Colors, an experiential music event encompassing the 843 acres of Central Park, Jazz & Colors at The Met, featuring jazz music throughout the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Jazz & Colors: Wave That Flag, celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead at The Field Museum in Chicago. His acclaimed endeavors include the IMAX concert films U23D and All Access, the Jammys awards show, America's Largest Earth Day event, Green Apple Festival, 3D technology company 3ality Digital. He serves as publisher of Relix Magazine, which also owns the popular website, Jambands.com along with digital ad agency Hear & There. His retail initiatives include The Hoodie Shop and Stone Fox Bride.
In 2014, Peter Shapiro entered into a unique exclusive performance deal with Phil Lesh, ensuring that the Grateful Dead co-founder would focus on Shapiro's venues and events. He also partnered with the family of Jerry Garcia to open Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre, a music venue in the late performer's honor. He is the producer of Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA and Chicago's Soldier Field.
Shapiro is a member of the Arts Committee of the City Parks Foundation's Board of Directors, a co-founder of the environmental consulting firm, GreenOrder, and a board member of Headcount, The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Museum, The LowLine and New York Public Radio.
Stephen H. Simon, is a co-founder of Simon Equity Partners and has been a managing member since January 2007. From February 1997 to December 2006, Mr. Simon served as president and chief executive officer of Melvin Simon & Associates, Inc., a privately-held real estate and investment company.
Mr. Simon serves on the board of directors of the Pacers Basketball Corporation, Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, Yes To, Inc., and Coalision. Mr. Simon is a director for the Herbert Simon Family Foundation and serves on the boards of the following non-profit organizations – Conscious Alliance, Simon Youth Foundation and HeadCount. Mr. Simon holds a degree in General Studies with a concentration in Public and Environmental Affairs from Indiana University.
Ami Spischock is the worldwide manager for artists including Grizzly Bear, The War on Drugs, and Beirut. She is founder and co-owner of Fort William Management and resides in Brooklyn, NY.
Don Strasburg is the VP and senior talent buyer for AEG Live Rocky Mountains. Strasburg got his start promoting concerts when he brought Phish to perform at Earth Day at Colorado College in 1991. He later opened the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO and then became the state's most renowned concert promoter. Strasburg is the force behind the scenes for many concerts at the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Phish's annual visit to Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Jessy Tolkan is one of the leading voices in the environmental and clean energy movement. Currently she works with Here and Now, a global campaign to combat climate change. Prior to that she had senior level leadership positions with the Working Families Party and Citizen Engagement Lab. In 2008, Rolling Stone Magazine named her one of the "100 Agents of Change in America".
Bob Weir is one of the founding member of the Grateful Dead. Most recently, he is on the road with Dead & Company – a band including Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart & Bill Kreutzmann, along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge & Jeff Chimenti.
In July, Weir performed in Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead – a series of concerts which were performed by the surviving members of the Grateful Dead: Bob Weir,Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, joined by Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Chimenti, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.
Stephen Yalof is the CEO of Simon Premium Outlets the world's largest developer of factory outlet shopping centers. Prior to joining Simon he served as the SVP of Real Estate for Polo Ralph Lauren and The Gap. Yalof Joined the Board of HeadCount in 2010 and has been an active part of their fundraising efforts. In addition to HeadCount Yalof sits on the advisory board of Farm Aid and The George Washington University, his alma mater.
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Introduction|Intro|Background} How To Setup An Autoresponder In Microsoft Outlook
Within this Market Hero review, I'm going to show some email marketing secrets which are so great, you'll want to crawl buck-naked across broken glass just to locate them. How To Setup An Autoresponder In Microsoft Outlook
But first, I wish to say"thank you" into Alex Becker, the creator of Market Hero.
I began watching Alex Becker's YouTube videos back in 2016. He taught me how to run a Shopify store, and that a bunch of stuff online marketing, about entrepreneurship.
It was right around that time that Alex published his book, The 10 Pillars of Wealth: Mind-Sets of The World's Richest People. I got that book once I watched it and I proceeded to highlight it and mark it up with notes. In reality, I might move re-read it as soon as I finish this.
Truly, Market Hero is not even his only multi-million dollar company. The SEO software development firm Source Wave was founded by him and he's running a supplement manufacturer . He got a couple of classes out there from the market teaching people sell more on Shopify and to increase their email lists.
The dude is a vending machine. My hat's off to you, Alex.
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What's Market Hero?
Anyway, Market Hero is among the best email Because it concentrates on in-depth revenue metrics autoresponders available on the market today and it's so much better than its competitors.
I've used a lot of email autoresponder software over the years, including MadMimi and Drip. Drip was my favorite up before I started using Market Hero. Drip allows you label your subscribers, like track your open rates and to perform a lot of cool things.
But if you're anything like me, as you take care of open rates and click-through rates, what matters is SALES. Sales are the lifeblood of your enterprise and sales is what puts hard cash in your pocket. Market Hero helps you monitor sales, plain and simple.
Market Hero Service
While I didn't have to use Market Hero service that They got back to me, much since everything is, the couple times that I did reach them out. How To Setup An Autoresponder In Microsoft Outlook
The support is not amazing to the point where they provide you with detailed step-by-step videos and hold your hand through each step along the way, however it is not terrible. Besides, if you want that level of hand-holding and coddling, perhaps Market Hero is not for you.
Market Hero has English-speaking support staff available to answer your queries through live chat for free. Like some firms do, you do not have to be part of any plan or package that is upgraded to possess priority support. You simply log in and start chatting.
Could Market Hero Really 4X Your Enterprise?
On Market Hero's homepage You will see states,"4X Your Email Business With Unequaled Delivery and Sales Metrics". This immediately set off my B.S. detector because I understand how difficult it is to 4X an email arrangement, especially if you're any good at everything you're doing.
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Now, in the interest of full disclosure I really do want to tell you Market Hero has NOT increased my earnings 4X (yet), but I am getting more earnings than before and Market Hero IS paying for itself. Easily, actually. I was doing well and had my game tight, so I knew a 4X increase could be tough.
But if you're new to email marketing or if you have a bigger online business, Market Hero could very likely 4X your earnings. Here is the way:
It tracks your customers' lifetime value.
I know I already mentioned this, but the secret to Market Hero is how it retains your customers' lifetime value (LTV) in front of you at all times and it changes as you send emails out and tweak your autoresponder. As soon as you understand your customer worth, you can literally"buy" clients. What Market Hero does is each conversion for every single lead on your listing and monitor every sale. It then averages together everything and gives you.
If you were to do this manually, then you'd probably have to go through different programs, different spreadsheets, and go back through your prior earnings. You may need to crunch a lot of unique numbers that you most likely don't have anymore. Market Hero simplifies this issue better than anybody else available on the industry.
You're able to section using tags.
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I know that you are probably thinking,"Tags? Okay… big thing." But the way that Market Hero allows you to use tags is a lot better. This is why…
Let's say that I am running two different opt-in campaigns for the same audience. Anyone who opts-in into the very first campaign is going to be labeled as"A" and anybody who opts-in into the next campaign is going to be tagged as"B".
I will go into Market Hero and filter out all the"B" opt-ins and find out how much they are worth compared to"A" opt-ins. When I find out that the"B" opt-ins are making more money, I know that I should be pouring more advertising dollars into advertising the"B" opt-in. How To Setup An Autoresponder In Microsoft Outlook
Should you do so again and again, you can create a powerful business as you will always be split-testing to determine which types of people are worth more to your business.
And getting this up and running is super-easy too. All you have to do is choose the pixel which Market Hero gives you and place it in the areas which you want to monitor. From there, Market Hero will keep tabs on all of your customers, sales, conversions, etc. to supply you with the data that you will need to grow your business.
You're able to incorporate with a lot of different services.
Inside Market Hero, there's a button called"integrations" that – you guessed it – helps you integrate with things like ClickFunnels, SamCart, Shopify, Leadpages, Zapier, and more.
I believe that this is a smart move by Alex Becker because it shows that he knows his market. He understands that are using things and he would like to be certain that his applications integrates.
My sole complaint is that a lot of the software I use, for example OptinMonster and Thrive Themes hasn't yet been placed in the"integrations" tab. That does not mean you CAN'T incorporate them, because you can (you use Zapier to make them speak to each other) but it's not quite as easy as something like ClickFunnels or even Shopify.
Speaking of Shopify…
How Is This Different From Other Autoresponders?
The best way for me is of The other email autoresponders were created for email marketers. Their thinking has its limits and I send mails to my listing on a daily basis, although I've nothing against marketers that are email. Market Hero was built BY a business owner FOR company owners.
Market Hero differs since it gives you a bunch of different approaches to help you monitor ROI and create more profit from the own emails.
By way of example, among the coolest features is the fact that it shows you how much each lead is worth. Imagine logging into your email autoresponder and seeing that each lead is worth $6.87 for you. Meaning that you can go out and"buy" email addresses to make money. Everything you do is you purchase paid visitors from Google, Facebook, etc. and send that traffic into a opt-in page. You have a business that is profitable, if you can find a for significantly less money than it is worth. As you can simply rinse and repeat as many times.
Additionally, it also lets you segment your list in far deeper ways than other autoresponder services on the market. I used Drip plus they have some good segmentation tools, chiefly from the ability to use tags to your leads , like I said, but it is small potatoes in comparison Market Hero. I don't want to give away any of Market Hero's proprietary info, but let's just say you will probably be pleased with the segmentation ability. How To Setup An Autoresponder In Microsoft Outlook
Is Market Hero a Scam?
From what I have seen, certainly not. I think that At this point, by being a scam artist, Alex Becker has to lose. A variety of businesses's running and he's smart enough to understand that if he tarnished his reputation, he would be screwed.
From what I have seen, people have complained about his refund policy. Nevertheless, these individuals are the individuals who have utilized Market Hero for months and attempt to get all their money back. These are the actual scammers. If you aren't inclined to pay money for a service that may enhance your business and your life, you're scum. Plain and simple.
Market Hero's free trial offer is pretty straightforward. It states that if you cancel within 14 days then you won't be charged anything.
Rest assured, gentle reader. Market Hero is untrue.
In Case You've Shopify (Or Any Online Business…)
When I began writing this Market Hero review Was worried that it was likely to lean a bit too much towards Shopify entrepreneurs. That's why I wish to stress this Market Hero will assist you in ANY business, not just Shopify.
On his YouTube station, Alex has posted a great deal of different videos about Shopify. Once you get past the clickbait-style names, you discover he provides a whole lot of information on how to make money with Shopify. Part of the reason that he does this is because he wants to get folks to test out Market Hero because he knows it can help them.
By way of example, Market Hero lets you create abandoned cart sequences. When someone starts the checkout procedure in Shopify (by entering their email) but does not finish it, that gets monitored in Market Hero. From there, you get them back to finish their purchase and can follow up with that individual.
The ability to create these abandoned cart sequences is just one of the ways which it is possible to make Market Hero literally pay for itself. Let's do some math…
Depending on the study that you browse, the ordinary cart abandonment rate for an online shop is generally somewhere in the neighborhood of 70-80 percent. Are there individuals with abandonment prices? Sure, but this is actually the average.
Imagine that you have 100 people go through your checkout process and 80 of those individuals abandon your cart. This usually means you have 20 clients and 80 non-customers. Imagine if a cart retrieval sequence just got a 10 percent of this non-customers to purchase?
That would get you an additional 8 clients. Which means that you would literally boost your earnings 40%! (Because 8 extra sales is 40 percent of the 20 earnings you already had.)
If you boosted your sales 40%, would that justify the investment in Market Hero? But that's not all…
Market Hero also allows you to create upsell sequences. Can you create such sequences? Yes, you can. I am completely transparent about that, but it is nowhere near as fluid and it will not give you that all-important lifetime customer value. How To Setup An Autoresponder In Microsoft Outlook
The reason Market Hero is so powerful is because you can apply tags and track LTV. When you connect Market Hero to Shopify, it starts monitoring immediately. Buy tags are implemented that show you that purchased which goods.
Imagine you have a Shopify store selling print-on-demand dog shirts. It would be silly to try and market Golden Retriever stuff to this person, right if someone purchased a pug shirt? But that's since they do not have the information in front of them, exactly what a lot of entrepreneurs do. Because Market Hero lets you determine exactly what the person purchased, you can concentrate on selling only pug-related stuff.
You can totally geek out with this stuff. You as intricate can get as comprehensive as you like. In my private business, I use it to section the subjects that financial advisors are interested in. I do not need to bombard them since they'd be immaterial because I sell products that assist financial advisors GET clients and help them KEEP clients, if a person is more interested in KEEPING clients. That person would eventually unsubscribe.
Oh, and if you're interested, here's a movie of Alex Becker showing you ways to raise your own Shopify revenue 300 percent with Market Hero. Keep in mind that Market Hero can be used with ANY online business, not just Shopify.
Market Hero is an email software that is awesome because It's built for those that are currently trying to make money online. If you haven't completed So already, go over there, import your list and take advantage of this free trial.
You can not afford not to understand your numbers for one more month. That's like Driving blind. You are leaving a tremendous, if you don't understand your numbers Amount of cash on the table. Imagine how much more money you could make if you Knew exactly what every lead was worth. How would that alter your own decisions? How would your life change? How To Setup An Autoresponder In Microsoft Outlook
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Even though the masses are still far away from adopting blockchains and cryptocurrencies, nearly all major tech and finance companies have been dipping their toes in the promising technology and exploring its opportunities.
While blockchain technology is the core focus for the vast majority of both retailers and companies, there is a competing technology on the rise that is touted by some as the blockchain killer: the Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure.
DAG-based projects maintain the industry's core concepts of decentralization and tokenization — but with a strong technological upgrade.
In this article, we take a deeper look at DAG structures, explore whether DAG-based networks really are a potential blockchain killer and what projects are using the technology for their decentralized projects.
From Blockchain to DAG (What is DAG?)
At its very core, blockchain technology is a data structuring method.
The same goes for Directed Acyclic Graphs, but before we can compare the two technologies, we need to understand the logic behind DAGs.
The Directed Acyclic Graph is a well-known data structure in computer science.
A graph in this context means a network of connected nodes. As implied by the terminology, information passes through DAGs acyclically. This means that information (a transaction, either monetary or an action that produces data) of a DAG-based network doesn't go through the graph in cycles. Instead, once information is transmitted from a node, there is no way for this information to return to the sender without passing through other nodes that have already received the information before. Moreover, in an acyclic structure, it is impossible to start at one particular point and then traverse the entire network.
The D in DAG stands for directed. A direction is given to the flow of information from the nodes in a network — you can think of it as a one-way street for information. This ensures that no nodes connect to any of the previous nodes in the flow of information.
Blockchains use most of the same logic. They are enabled by a network of connected nodes and once a transaction, or information, is transmitted to the network, there is no way that this information can return to the node without passing through other nodes first. They are directed because each new block refers to previous blocks, which is the blockchain.
One of the core differences between blockchains and DAG-based structures is that DAG allows for multiple chains of blocks to co-exist, whereas a blockchain network only allows for one main chain. This is possible because nodes can operate in parallel, as long as the flow of information is directed.
As displayed above, blockchains can be seen as a more linear data structure, whereas a DAG structure is sequential.
Because of the DAG structure, block times aren't required. This means that transactions can occur near-instantaneous. Moreover, the problem that blockchains face when two miners find a block at exactly the same time and multiple chains exist until consensus is reached on which blockchain to use and which to abandon, is not present in a DAG structure.
Due to this, DAG-based decentralized networks have a far larger scalability potential than blockchains do, which is important given the current scalability limitations of most large blockchain networks.
Moreover, they are far more energy-efficient than, for example, Bitcoin's Proof of Work whilst maintaining fully decentralized and thus maintaining the high levels of security enabled by decentralization. There is also no possibility for a 51% attack.
Given all these promising features of the DAG structure, it's easy to understand the excitement of many investors about projects deploying the technology on their network. To explore what the biggest projects using a DAG structure are and how they implement it, we'll now take a look at 4 promising projects in the space.
As the name implies, IOTA is built to facilitate transactions for the Internet of Things (IoT).
The promise of IoT is a fully automated machine-to-machine economy. However, there was one missing link — how will these machines transact and communicate with each other without human intervention?
IOTA is trying to become this missing link for the IoT industry, which is estimated to reach $457 billion by 2020 with an expected roughly 25 billion devices connected to the technology by then.
IOTA employs its own implementation of the DAG structure which they have named The Tangle. The Tangle is a "stream of interlinked individual transactions that are distributed and stored across a decentralized network of participants." In the Tangle structure, each node in the network is connected to each other in an ordered fashion. There are no blocks because all the nodes are connected, meaning that all transactions are simultaneously updated and synchronized.
The Tangle is theoretically immensely scalable because it allows for different branches of the network to function simultaneously and eventually merge. The structure has no maximum throughput and since there are no miners, there are no miner fees, allowing IOTA transactions to be fee-less.
The user's "payment" for transactions is a minor Proof-of-Work, which is a small computation verifying previous transactions in the case of IOTA. Because of this dynamic, the network becomes increasingly faster with an increase in the number of users.
IOTA is the leading DAG project in the industry and has been continuously achieving milestones, firmly consolidating its leading position. Over 600 companies have expressed their interest in working with IOTA's technology. The project is working with the government of Taiwan, Volkswagen, and Fujitsu.
Recently, Project Qbic was announced, a highly valuable addition to the IOTA network enabling smart contract frameworks to be deployed on the network.
2. Nano
The Nano project is cryptocurrency that runs on a hybrid architectural design combining blockchain technology and the DAG structure.
Instead of each transaction being transmitted to one single blockchain, each Nano account has its own unique blockchain, the account chain, which is solely controlled by the owner. All these accounts together comprise the Nano network. The network's architecture is immutable, allows for fee-less and instantaneous transactions, and Nano has a superior scalability potential relative to its blockchain-based competitors.
Similar to IOTA, a minor Proof-of-Work computation of previous transactions is conducted as a "payment." These computations are individually quite light, however, if someone wants to spam the network, it will become a costly operation. It combines this Proof-of-Work mechanism with a Proof-of-Stake algorithm based on a DAG structure for reaching network consensus on transaction validation. For more technicalities concerning Nano, click here.
There has been some critique regarding the absence of the proper incentives for nodes to maintain the network's decentralized ledger. However, as this article clearly sets out, this is not a problem per se as the cost of maintaining a node is low while the potential cost savings for businesses is very high. Although Nano's technology has been tested, tried, and proven to work, adoption is still lacking, which is the next big challenge for the Nano network.
3. Byteball
The Byteball project is establishing as decentralized network for the storage of data and a cryptocurrency platform. It employs all of the industry's favorite concepts, including smart contracts, user-controlled identity, a payment processor, high scalability, and in contrast to most projects, it is already fully functional.
Byteball allows for ICOs to be launched on top of its network and the team has made it relatively easy for developers to create and deploy dapps on the Byteball network. Moreover, once deployed, the dapp can reach all Byteball users via the Byteball Wallet Bot Store.
Byteball has created a highly varied ecosystem in terms of functionalities and features, which include the ICO launchpad, the Bot Store, sending crypto via chat or email, sovereign identities, chatbots, an untraceable currency, on-chain oracles, conditional payments, multi-sig functionalities, atomic exchange, and the option for regulated assets.
With these functionalities, Byteball offers an elaborate decentralized platform. Unfortunately, it has fallen out of investors' grace during the 2018 slaughter. It has a strong focus on ease of usage, enjoys unbounded scalability because of its underlying DAG structure and these features strongly support their easily deployable smart contracts and dapps. For now, Byteball remains under the radar.
4. Hedera Hashgraph
This is probably currently the most exciting DAG project in the decentralized industry. Not because of its proven capabilities or impressive partnerships, although they do have several, but because of the extremely bold promises of the project. Hedera Hashgraph is the self-proclaimed blockchain killer.
Hashgraph is the name the founders have given to their DAG-based network structure and Hedera is the name of the decentralized network and platform that uses Hashgraph. At the core of Hashgraph's technology lies its "Gossip about gossip" protocol and their voting algorithm. These are quite complex, but thankfully excellently explained in this video with visuals and by the founders themselves.
The Hedera Hashgraph claims to have solved distributed ledger technology's scalability issues with their idiosyncratic technological implementations, underscored by the bold statements on their website, such as "hundreds of thousands transactions per second", "verifying over one million signatures per second" and "right at the speed of your internet fast."
The Hedera Hashgraph mainnet was recently launched after their partly successful ICO in which $100 million of the targeted $120 million was collected. After these milestones, the first roughly 20 dapps have already been rolled out on the network targeting a vast array of different industries and solutions.
There are several centralization concerns, as the technology is patented and the code hasn't been distributed for this reason. The dapps built on the Hedera platform will slowly start showing what the Hedera Hashgraph platform is truly capable of once people will start actually using them. A project to keep an eye out for.
DAGs Aren't Perfect, But Are Here to Stay
Even though these projects look and sound extremely promising, there are still several limitations to DAG-based networks. Similar to the blockchain structure, DAGs are still in its infancy when it comes to deploying them for decentralized networks. There have been multiple projects around for several years now, however, they still haven't killed their blockchain-based competitors.
Several of the projects have incurred critique concerning their consensus algorithms, with the most prevalent being the security flaw discovered in IOTA's Hash curl over a year ago, a problem which has been solved.
There is also the problem with the levels of centralization IOTA might have to impose on its network to provide better transaction security. Byteball's consensus can become stuck if over 50% of the witnesses collude to stop working. These are just several of the problems with DAG-based projects. This is important to keep in mind as there are only a few DAG-based projects in the industry, providing much lesser tested technologies and networks.
As described here, DAG and blockchain based networks will likely co-exist because different industries and systems have different requirements. No system is perfect and even though DAG structures are highly promising in regards to transaction fees and scalability, blockchains are more robust when it comes to decentralized governance, several aspects of security, and smart contract deployment.
In the end, it really depends on the needs of the users to decide which type of structure will be used. For example, IOTA is designed to facilitate machine-to-machine communication and transactions in an unmatched pace, but isn't as secure as, for example, Bitcoin, which is designed to let people transfer value through a highly secure network, but has scalability constraints because of the emphasis of the network's design on security.
Moreover, the overwhelming majority of the population is still in the dark when it comes to blockchain technology, and this even more complex technology will require even more education before people understand and therefore trust it.
Even when DAG-based networks are provenly much better in every regard, it will still take years before the masses accept this. The masses haven't even accepted Bitcoin yet. DAG project will have to boost incredibly strong network effects before they will have a shot at dethroning blockchain-based networks.
That being said, DAG-based decentralized networks still hold tremendous potential. High fees, miners with their own agendas, 51% attacks, and long block times might just become problems of the past if DAG networks prove to be able to deliver on their promises.
The scalability potential of the DAG structure is where the greatest potential lies, as scalability is a problem yet to be solved by nearly all relevant blockchain-based networks.
Once the technology has been truly tested and tried and finds its way into mainstream, DAG-based cryptocurrencies and decentralized networks might very well dethrone blockchains as they really are an upgrade, yet this is still quite hypothetical. May the consumer decide.
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How to decide which workout clothing is best, and get the most results to boost your performance. Choosing the right athletic clothing is paramount when starting an exercise agenda. I'm sure that you've come across the saying "dress for success". Well, it also applies to your fitness gear. Obviously, you shouldn't go out on your daily walk/run wearing dress pants or hard leather shoes. This outfit wouldn't be conducive to that activity. So, "dress for success" holds factual components still in the subject of aerobics, exercising, and any sports activity. In other words – the clothing you choose influences your performance on the sports field and in the gym. Why wear an outfit that will suppress your purpose of exercising? Hmmm, just doesn't seem like the right thing to do!!!
Why you need to be focused on what you are wearing when you go to the gym, or for that run in the morning. It does matter…
Looking Good And Feeling Good On Your Daily Run:
When you are wearing the appropriate gear for your morning run (jogging suit and sneakers made for running), you will be more poised and energetic. The appropriate workout outfit will allow you to be relaxed and focused on the activity at hand. Because you are comfortable, and relaxed; your performance will increase. And, in retrospect; the success to reaching your goal will (in many cases) exceed your expectations.
Studies in the field of cognition have shown the positive impact of wearing the right clothes for your workplace. Termed en-clothed cognition, this phenomenon extends to sports and fitness too. The boost could be an increase in confidence – if you know you look great – chances are you will act it out too. If you like what you are wearing on your run, there is a greater chance you will want to continue running.
The Rules To Fitness Gear:
Fitness gear is constantly evolving, as the years go by; we are learning new ways to maximize our workouts. However, creating and developing a unique image is one thing, but when it comes to gym clothing – it's all about functionality and being comfortable. And, the gear we wear follows these same rules. Our fitness outfits also shows the versatility of our imagination and the desire to present oneself in the best manner possible. What we are wearing is valuable to improving our comfort/flexibility and will make our training sessions much more pleasant.
When it comes to fabrics, opt for clothing items that are designed to evaporate sweat and prolong your workout. Of course, sweat's basic function – to help cool the body by evaporating off the skin – is not only something we should welcome, it's also indispensable. But is there a better way to manage it? There are some fitness outfits that are designed to incorporate adaptive technology which keeps you cool when it's hot, and dry and warm in cool conditions and binds moisture. It combines the aspect of improving performance (speed, stamina, power, and recovery) and looking your best at the same time.
New Innovative Fitness Technology Gear:
Today's new and innovative fitness technology has immersed into a booming industry. Gym goers of the 20th century didn't need fancy apps or trackers to get in shape, but with easier access to more processed food and a heck of a lot more distractions, namely the one that's always in the palm of our hands, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts from any training background can benefit from modern day technology. If you want to stock up on fitness tech gear that can help you (and your loved ones) get or stay fit. I think you should consider an artificial intelligence (AI) personal trainer. A great trainer makes working out 10x more motivating, fun, and effective.
There are also an array of ground-breaking, new technology, fitness gear available to assist you in your workout more efficiently. Many sport gear manufactures have developed wearable equipment to help you monitor your workout practices. These accessories will assist you in keeping track of your accomplishments, as well as lend a hand with reaching your ultimate goals.
Whether you are shopping for that perfect, unique, and comfortable workout outfit. Or, looking for the newest technology gadget. There are a few questions you should ask yourself:
- Is it practical?
- Will it help me to reach my objective?
- What are the benefits?
- Will it assist in keeping me safe from strenuous workouts?
- How will I feel wearing the it, comfortable?
- Don't be afraid to ask yourself the valuable questions. Asking yourself the right question will help you stay on course with your exercise protocol…
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After Work Outfit
Office can be really stressful and hectic, many can't wait to get home or leave that work environment. Sometimes it's the kind of cloth we wear to work that make us feel so, the serious looking outfit and can be the shoe or the working attitude you need to put on to be able to function well at work. But getting home you need freedom, you want to breathe, drink, hangout, spend some quality time with your friends and your boy or girlfriend, but still you need to look trendy and hot or maybe sexy.
So let's go through the process to achieve that comfy life after work.
#1. The striping. You need to strip your self out of those boring clothes, they've made you feel that way all day.
#2. Shower. Hit the shower and get that water flowing all over body, washing away the stress of the day and giving you a new fresh breathe and look.
#3 So where do you want to go? Hang out with friends, the bar, date, cook, or you just want to catch your favorite soap? You can still look trendy in all of this. Staying trendy makes you happy and always ready for that visitor you're not expecting.
Hanging Out.
A pair of jeans,Tshirt or short sleeve shirt and your slip on. Ladies that sexy free blouse, you can try the ripped Tshirt on you and a pair of jeans, jeggings or chinos.
The Bar.
That's public and you should curb that compliment. Casual but trendy and a little bit of colour should do, depending on your personality and the kind of compliment you want.
The Date.
How important is this date and the venue?. That'll determine what you should wear. She a new girl you're trying to impress? That Alexander Mcqueen simple mystic shirt and your chinos will rock her world, just the simple not official not serious look and ladies dazzle him with your River Island cut out sexy maxi dress or the Aztec Sequin sexy dress better that beautiful evening dress.
The Cooking.
Your chinos combat short, or the short knickers jeans and a Tshirt or tank top. You've been on trouser all day at work let the legs breathe. And the ladies cooking sexy can't be more fun with your short knicker jeans jumpsuit or your bum short and tank top or that light cotton loose Tshirt maybe the ripped one.
Don't forget to brush after dinner before you get into that sexy night gown and a soft calm music to rock you to sleep while you dream of the feature.


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Zune HD Launches New Colors
The Zune Store has added new colors to the original lineup of Zune HD devices. Where previously, Zune HDs only came in black, blue, red, green, and platinum, you can now order Zunes in purple and magenta, too. Having launched on December 1st, these new colors are available for both the 16 GB and 32 GB models and are at no extra change.
Sadly, enthusiasts who reminisce about the brown Zunes of days past are still out of luck. Brown is not an option and there are no plans to bring it back.
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Very nice. Much better than brown.
Still, too expensive.
Remember that this is the underdog and you NEED to undercut the competition to be a success. You have good hardware and software, you just need the consumers. Drop the price and they will come.
Release videos and tutorials on how to easily transfer music from your iTunes library etc. etc. <--- This is a great idea don't ignore it.
That's what most iPod owners are afraid of. "Well I already have everything in iTunes and I just don't know how to..."
Can we please get some 64GB sweetness MS. This is why i'm holding out on getting one, I can imagine a lot more people are doing the same. And bring the dang thing to Canada already.
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Tory Brexiteers claim technology can keep Irish Border open in new plan
Rees-Mogg's group's report suggests customs can be conducted away from the Border
Jacob Rees-Mogg said the paper sought to address the Border issue from the point of view of the EU's need to maintain the integrity of the single market. File photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Conservative MP and European Research Group (ERG) chairman Jacob Rees-Mogg (L) listens as Britain's former secretary of state for Exiting the European Union (Brexit Minister) David Davis (R) speaks during a meeting in London today. Photograph: Daniel Leal- Olivas/AFP/Getty Images
The Border can remain open after Brexit through the use of technology and by modifying existing arrangements, the European Research Group (ERG) of Conservative Brexiteers has claimed. In a report published in London on Wednesday, the group says that the issue of the Border has been allowed to frame negotiations over Brexit.
"The key obstacle in the negotiations is the EU's concern that goods could enter into the single market area through the Irish Border without being compliant with EU standards or tariffs. The question for the EU is whether this risk to the integrity of the single market is so serious that it could block a free trade agreement with the UK," it says.
The position paper was introduced by ERG chairman Jacob Rees-Mogg with a panel including former Brexit secretary David Davis, former Northern Ireland secretaries Theresa Villiers and Owen Patterson and former Northern Ireland first minister David Trimble.
The report was published a day after ERG members were reported to have devoted their weekly meeting on Tuesday evening to discussing how and when to push Theresa May out of office but Mr Rees-Mogg and Mr Davis both insisted that she had their full support despite their opposition to her Chequers proposal.
"We've got a very good prime minister," Mr Davis said.
"I disagree with her on one issue, it's this issue. She should stay in place because we need stability, and we need decent government as the backdrop for what we're doing in the coming next six months."
Trusted traders
The paper suggests that customs, VAT, product compliance and rules of origin checks could be conducted away from the Border, using trusted trader schemes and simplified procedures for declarations. It says that the EU and the UK could agree an equivalence regime for agricultural products.
It acknowledges that the island of Ireland should remain a common biosecurity zone, which would mean that current animal and plant health checks between Great Britain and Northern Ireland would be maintained.
"Such measures can ensure that the trade across the Irish border is maintained. The EU will be able to maintain the integrity of its internal market without erecting a hard border along its border with Northern Ireland. At the same time, the United Kingdom will be able to develop a fully independent trade policy rather than remaining a rule-taker," the paper says.
Mr Rees-Mogg said the paper sought to address the Border issue from the point of view of the EU's need to maintain the integrity of the single market and Mr Davis said it was aimed at unlocking the negotiations.
"This is a fabulously practical and sensible approach to this. The only way we are going to resolve this issue and unlock the negotiation is by engaging on a practical level with these proposals in a way that the Union has not yet done," Mr Davis said.
'Positive and timely'
The DUP's leader at Westminster Nigel Dodds welcomed the proposals as a "positive and timely" development.
"The paper makes clear that in the event of a free trade deal being negotiated with the EU there are sensible, practical measures which can ensure they will be no hard border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic," he said.
Josh Hardie, deputy director-general of the Confederation of British Industry, described the report as disappointing.
"There is no solution to agreeing a backstop, without which the negotiations will not move forward and the much-needed transition will become a cliff edge," he said.


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LISLE, Ill. (WLCSports.com) - The Wisconsin Lutheran College men's basketball team couldn't hold onto its 10-point lead in the final two minutes of regulation as two-time defending NACC champion Benedictine forced overtime and escaped with a 102-98 win over the Warriors Saturday afternoon inside the Rice Center. Chase Nowak (Milwaukee, Wis.) scored a career-high 36 points in the loss, tying for ninth-most in a game in program history.
- Final Score: Benedictine 102, Wisconsin Lutheran 98 (OT)
- Records: Wisconsin Lutheran (1-8, 1-4 NACC), Benedictine (5-3, 5-0 NACC)
- Location: Rice Center, Lisle, Ill.
- The majority of the first half featured back-and-forth action with neither team being able to separate themselves. The Eagles built their largest lead of the game of just five points at the 13:48 mark.
- The Warriors grabbed the final lead of the first half following seven ties and eight lead changes after Nowak drained a pair of free throws for a 37-36 lead with 4:58 remaining.
- Wisconsin Lutheran's lead climbed to as many as nine (50-41) with under two minutes left before Benedictine came within six (50-44) at halftime.
- The Warriors shot a blistering 57.1 percent in the first half, but the Eagles kept their deficit to six points by making more free throws (12) and then Warriors attempted (9). Nowak led all scorers with 17 first-half points on 7-of-8 shooting, while Collin Kennedy (Holmen, Wis.) was right behind with 16.
- WLC built its first double-digit lead with 15:39 left in the second half and never let its lead squander below six points for the next 14 minutes. The Warriors jumped out to a game-high 14-point lead, 84-70, after a Nowak jumper with 5:23 remaining.
- Wisconsin Lutheran maintained a double-digit lead until the 2:04 mark when the Eagles began to chip away. BenU's Jens Soderholm scored 10 of his team's final 14 points of regulation, including a game-tying three-pointer with 0:36 seconds left to tie the game at 90-90 and send it to overtime. WLC committed a trio of turnovers during that span.
- The Warriors grabbed the first lead of overtime 0:30 seconds in, but the Eagles answered for the first of four ties in the final 3:37.
- Trailing 98-95, Mack Knueppel (Jackson, Wis.) hit a three-pointer with 0:33 seconds left to even the score.
- Benedictine drew a foul on its next possession with just 0:02 seconds left on the clock and Brayden Olson made a pair from the charity stripe to give the hosts a two-point lead. After a long Warriors inbounds pass sailed out of bounds, two more Eagles free throws sent the final score to 102-98.
- Nowak led three players in double-figures with a career-high 36 points on 15-of-21 shooting. Collin Kennedy dropped in 30 points, his third 30-plus point game of the season, and Colin Biesterfeld (West Bend, Wis.) added a career-best 13 points.
- Collin Kennedy also corralled a team-high 11 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season. Tyler De Young (Waupun, Wis.) also pulled down nine boards.
- The Warriors shot 52.8 percent (38-for-72) from the floor and 52.9 percent (9-for-17) from three-point range, both season-highs.
- WLC struggled from the free-throw line, shooting a season-low 56.5 percent (13-for-23).
- Jens Soderholm scored 32 points in 37 minutes off the bench for the Eagles to lead four in double-figures. Brayden Olson netted 24, while Kejuan Glosson and Eric Grygo had 15 and 11, respectively. Grygo added 12 rebounds for a double-double.
- Benedictine, which has 15 straight conference games, shot 45.3 percent (34-for-75) for the game and 76.7 percent (23-for-30) from the charity stripe.
- BenU extended its winning streak over WLC to 12 straight.
- The Warriors have off the next two weeks for Christmas and will resume their six-game road trip Saturday, December 30 at Aurora (5-4, 4-2 NACC). Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. inside Thornton Gymnasium. Links to live stats and video will be available for the game at WLCSports.com.


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Court of Appeals of Idaho
October 25, 2017
STATE OF IDAHO, Plaintiff-Respondent,v.CHYNNA DAWN NUSE, Defendant-Appellant.
Opinion No. 54
from the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District,
State of Idaho, Ada County. Hon. Samuel A. Hoagland, District
withholding judgment, affirmed.
D. Fredericksen, State Appellate Public Defender; Andrea W.
Reynolds, Deputy Appellate Public Defender, Boise, for
Lawrence G. Wasden, Attorney General; Jessica M. Lorello,
Deputy Attorney General, Boise, for respondent.
Dawn Nuse appeals from the district court's order
withholding judgment after a jury found her guilty of battery
against health care workers. Nuse argues the State's
evidence was insufficient to support the verdict. The
district court's order withholding judgment is affirmed.
2015, Nuse went to the emergency room complaining of
abdominal pain. A doctor examined Nuse and ordered a number
of tests based on her complaints. The doctor also ordered
intravenous fluids which began to be administered to Nuse
early in her hospital stay. Nuse was offered a pain
medication, but refused it. The doctor's examination did
not indicate the need to take emergency action, so the doctor
recommended Nuse be discharged and for her to follow up with
her primary care doctor. Upset, Nuse told the doctor she
thought he did not address her pain appropriately and she
asked for more testing, which the doctor said was
unnecessary. Nuse began cursing at the doctor, she stood up
on her gurney, and the doctor started backing out of the
room. Nuse then pulled out her IV and flung it at the doctor.
While the IV itself did not make contact with the doctor, IV
fluid made contact with the doctor's glasses and two
drops of blood made contact with the doctor's right
cheek. The doctor called for security and law enforcement.
was charged with battery against health care workers in
violation of Idaho Code §§ 18-903 and 18-915C. At
trial, the jury was instructed that the State had to prove,
among other elements, that Nuse committed a battery on the
doctor "by ripping out her IV and throwing it at him,
striking him in the face with fluids from the IV line."
The district court further instructed the jury that:
"Battery is committed when a person actually
intentionally and unlawfully touches or strikes another
person against the will of the other, " mirroring the
language from I.C. § 18-903(b). The jury returned a
guilty verdict. The district court entered a withheld
judgment and placed Nuse on probation for three years. Nuse
timely appeals to this Court.
review of the sufficiency of the evidence is limited in
scope. A finding of guilt will not be overturned on appeal
where there is substantial evidence upon which a reasonable
trier of fact could have found that the prosecution sustained
its burden of proving the essential elements of a crime
beyond a reasonable doubt. State v. Herrera-Brito,
131 Idaho 383, 385, 957 P.2d 1099, 1101 (Ct. App. 1998);
State v. Knutson, 121 Idaho 101, 104, 822 P.2d 998,
1001 (Ct. App. 1991). We will not substitute our view for
that of the trier of fact as to the credibility of the
witnesses, the weight to be given to the testimony, and the
reasonable inferences to be drawn from the evidence.
Knutson, 121 Idaho at 104, 822 P.2d at 1001;
State v. Decker, 108 Idaho 683, 684, 701 P.2d 303,
304 (Ct. App. 1985). Moreover, we will consider the evidence
in the light most favorable to the prosecution.
Herrera-Brito, 131 Idaho at 385, 957 P.2d at 1101;
Knutson, 121 Idaho at 104, 822 P.2d at 1001.
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The boy and I are at the age when the majority of our friendship group have children or are pregnant and I've noticed recently that a lot of them seem to be questioning whether having their children was really worth giving up their social lives, stifling their careers, the endless sleepless nights etc.
A few weeks ago a friend told me that if they could go back they would have waited until they were older before having a baby (they're 33 and their baby is 14 months). Today another friend put on Facebook a link to an article about babies "Are they really worth it?" which essentially concluded that you make the most of having a baby but your old life is ruined forever (the analogy being that a baby is like winning the lottery but losing a leg).
When you feel like your entire life is focused on trying to get pregnant and sustain a successful pregnancy it is really hard to hear people who have a baby with no effort at all questioning whether it was worth it. Almost questioning why you're bothering and implying they would swap their life with yours.
I'm not naive. I don't imagine that having a baby is all giggles and sleepy cuddles. I know there will be difficult times when I struggle with the lack of sleep and loss of independence. In fact one of my biggest worries is getting post natal depression. I'm conscious that recurrent miscarriage can greatly increase the risk of mental health issues post pregnancy. But when I think about what I've been through so far and I'm still no closer to having a baby, I need parents who've made it to the other side to remind me why I'm doing this and to make me feel like the months of un-romantic sex, weeks of praying that each pregnancy would last, pain of miscarriage and surgery and months of mourning, is going to be worth it in the end.
I hope that if I am able to have a baby that I will feel differently to my friends. They miss their old lives because they have nothing but fond memories, whereas I find that being able to go to a pub on a Wednesday is simply a reminder that my life isn't where I want it to be. I have had a good time focusing on my career, taking expensive holidays and going for impromptu dinners and drinks but now feel like I'm done with that and I'm ready for the next step. But what if I'm wrong? If they are right and this part of my life is as good as it gets, why am I going through all this pain and heartache just to get a baby which those who have one seem to resent and would trade to get their old lives back?


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One of the best things about a career in journalism is that you can never know exactly what's going to happen next . . . and in that respect it's very much like my other great passion – jazz. I've played piano in bands, jazz clubs and restaurants on and off all my life, and a few years ago I wrote a song about this 'life's like jazz' phenomenon.
If you'd like to hear it, click on the link at the top. If it doesn't work, put my name into a YouTube search. if you can't be bothered with all that, just read the words . . .
The jazzman's hands are on the keys, tempo quick or slow,
And the jazzman simply watches as those hands choose where they go.
No dots on paper say what must be done.
The notes are spilling everywhere, and they are having fun.
And fingers move like dancers who have had their share of wine.
But where's the tune go next? Your guess is good as mine.
Life's like jazz as you tread the path, no matter what you do.
Someone writes your music, but that someone isn't you.
Tomorrow is a secret, you may think you're smart,
But frustration of your expectation - now that's a jazzman's art.
You think you've got three choices, but there's really only one.
You fancy going left or right, but then you find you've gone straight on.
It's just the rather curious way life has. It's just like jazz.
The leader of the band may throw down chords for you to read,
But he can't say what notes to play, and there really is no need.
'Cos the tune will make its own way, born inside your head,
Your big idea will disappear and something else arrives instead.
And life sort of happens though you have a different plan.
Don't think I complain about it, I'm not that sort of man.
It's just the rather curious way life has. It's so like jazz.
Yes, life springs its surprises, the bad ones and the good,
But rarely does the story go exactly as you thought it would.
In this play without rehearsal we are just one scene behind,
But rarely does the script run like the one you had in mind.
It's just the rather curious way life has. Life's SO like jazz.


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Index / Languages / Turkic /
Iran / Languages /
Other spellings: Torkomani, Turkomans, Turkmenler, Turkmanian, Trukhmen, Trukhmeny, Turkmani
Sources disagree upon whether Turkmen is a language of size in Turkey, estimates differ extremely, from 1 thousand to 1 million. In Iran, Turkmen is spoken principally in the Mazadaran province, by the Yomut and Goklan ethnic groups. Turkmen can be undestood by Turkish and Azerbaijani speakers.
There are several dialects to Turkmen: Anauli, Khasarli, Nerezim, Nokhurli (Nohur), Chavdur, Esari (Esary), Goklen (Goklan), Salyr, Saryq, Teke (Tekke), Yomud (Yomut), Trukmen.
In Turkmen there is vowel harmony, the language is agglutinative, and with no grammatical gender or irregular verbs. Word order is Subject Object Verb.
In Iran, Turkmen is not a literary language, but in Turkmenistan it g has through the 20th century been written by no less than 3 alphabets. Originally Arabic script was used, shortly Latin, then through the Soviet era, Cyrillic before the reintroduction of Latin in 1991. The present writing system is based on the Turkish, but there are a few differences (below shows Turkmen compared to Turkish).
In other countries, other writing system have been used. In present-day Afghanistan, Arabic script is still used for the country's Turkmen speakers.


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Maybe it wouldn't be such a big deal if the Broncos had made it to the playoffs…or won more than half their games...or beaten the Chargers (even once) this season. Maybe it wouldn't be so irksome if the team had made a sympathetic gesture toward loyal fans by keeping ticket prices the same. But that fact that the Broncos were terrible, raised ticket prices for the seventh time in ten years AND are lobbying the state legislature – led by executive vice president of business operations Joe Ellis – to shoot down Senate Bill 24 (the Colorado Fan Act) which would allow season-ticket holders to resell their tickets for a profit makes them look like losers. In fact, it qualifies the Broncs and Ellis as Shmucks of the Week. To see the previous Shmuck, click here.
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4 September 2015
To mark the opening of the Van Gogh Museum's new entrance hall, a major event is being held on Museumplein on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2015.
A spectacular sunflower labyrinth has been created on Museumplein. The sunflower labyrinth is open to visitors free of charge all weekend from 9 am to 5 pm.
From 4 pm on Sunday, a total of 125,000 sunflowers will be handed out free to members of the public.
Entrance hall delivered on time and on budget
Director Axel Rüger:
"Work to move our main entrance to Museumplein has gone very well." It has been delivered within the tight eighteen-month deadline, and on budget. The all-glass entrance hall features high-quality structural engineering and systems, with modern walls and flooring. There is a spacious, well-lit foyer with cloakrooms and a revamped museum shop stocked with more than 500 new products. Improved access, better logistics and more space will allow us to give our visitors a much warmer welcome than before. Moreover, this arrangement better suits the upgraded Museumplein – all its cultural institutions now have their entrances facing the square. The transparent building with its state-of-the-art glass structure enriches both the Van Gogh Museum and Museumplein."
Sunflower labyrinths in the Netherlands and Belgium
In the Van Gogh Year 2015 several sunflower projects have been realised. In Mons, Belgium a beautiful sunflower labyrinth was created by artist Fanny Bouyagui, consisting of 8,000 sunflowers. In Orvelte, Drenthe (NL) also a sunflower labyrinth arose. And until 13 September the labyrinth in Amsterdam Noord is open to the public.


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Property buying is an exciting first step toward a major goal.
It might be the beginning of starting a family in a new home or opening the business you've always wanted. As such, buying land is more than an investment.
However, not everyone has the funds to pay for the property they've been eyeing.
If you're short on finances but big on ideas, cheap land could be the way to go. You might even end up getting more acres than you think for less than you expected.
Not sure how to find good deals in your area?
Let's look at the opportunities available for different uses of low-priced land.
Cheap Land for Home Building
Anyone who has been thinking of building their own home is likely prepared to spend the big bucks. But, you should put more money into the actual building process instead of the land if possible.
Here are a few ways to make this happen.
Make a Plan
Some people expect to have a waiting period between getting their land and starting to build.
This is usually because they want to pay off their purchase. They choose to live in a trailer or family RV on the property or stay in their current home.
Thankfully, there are some ways to speed up the process and save along the way!
If your perfect piece of land is just out of your budget, try getting a joint loan for land and construction. These can be combined when you're ready to build right away.
Or, be smart about saving. Wait a little while longer before looking for new land. This allows you to save enough to purchase the property in full.
Think About Your Needs
Another way to save is to be specific when you budget.
Think about more than just how much money you're willing to spend for cheap land.
Set expectations about how many acres you want and the kind of landscape you're looking for. Consider water conditions (water rights, well water vs city water) and even the soil quality.
This way, you can weigh the pros and cons of different options for cheap land.
Sometimes, spending a little more has a better value in the long-run. Or, you might find yourself compromising an acre or so for a good price on everything else.
Search Multiple Listings
With a timeframe and budget details in mind, you're ready to take on the buying process.
As you start searching for listings, be sure to use all your resources.
This includes checking Craigslist and even taking a drive around town. It might sound less convenient than getting a realtor, but it can be a big money-saver.
Don't forget to check foreclosure listings and government auction dates, too.
Also, make an effort to spread the word that you're on the hunt for a good deal on land! Someone in your network might be able to point you in the right direction.
Cheap Land for Business Purposes
Although the tips above are great for home-building, there is much more that goes into land for professional uses.
Professional property buying is not just flipping homes or managing property renovations.
Land can be used as an investment to start a farm or host outdoor adventure activities.
These could be as simple as a pumpkin patch or as extreme as a ziplining company.
You might even consider starting a ranch to create an oasis of hunting, fishing, and camping. If so, Ranch Sellers has everything you need to know about buying land for this purpose.
Either way, you can turn cheap land into much more.
You just have to know where to start.
Research Your Rights
The first thing to look for when choosing the right property on which to start your business is zoning rights.
Zoning rights are the restrictions of what you can build on a certain piece of land.
Some areas are only for residential or commercial purposes. These are suburban neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and the like. Commercial zoning covers office buildings, shopping districts, and nightclubs.
More kinds of zoning include:
Industrial – manufacturing plants and storage facilities
Agricultural – protected farming communities
Rural – for farms and ranches
Historic – buildings 50 years or older with special rights and limitations
Other things to look for include points of entry, utility features, and exact measurements.
Entry includes all the exterior doors on a single building, as well as the amount of road access available. Utility features cover electricity, water supply, and septic systems.
Exact measurements can confirm your price per acre, or per square foot.
Check the Tax History
Once you've found the cheap land you can do your line of work on, you aren't totally in the clear.
Be sure to check the tax receipts on the property.
When you buy the land, you get the payment history that comes with it. This means you might be paying more than you think if the previous owner has defaulted balances.
A quick check with your local government can clear this up. It's an extra step, but it's worth knowing what kind of numbers you're really dealing with.
Get Pre-Approved
Speaking of numbers, make it a point to get pre-approved.
If you're using a loan to purchase a piece of cheap land – or to start your business after the deal is closed – approval makes it go much faster.
Getting pre-approved speeds up the process of signing papers to getting cash-in-hand. This means you can jump on a good deal when you see it.
Pre-approvals also leave no room for surprises.
As you search for the right property, you won't have to deal with different estimates. Instead, you'll know the accurate amount of money you can expect to have.
Get the Most Out of Your New Land Purchase
Ready to move to a new, custom-built home or finally open the doors of your own business?
Closing a deal on cheap land is only the beginning.
From there, you get to let your creative juices flow as set up building floor plans and choose your interior design approach.
Don't forget to make all the space come to life, though!
Check out how to find a great landscaping company to make every inch of your new land look perfect.