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Finance is a world full of ups and downs. For every penny earned, there is always the risk of losing five more of them. Now, finance has had a drastic facelift with the introduction of Crypto-currency. Altcoins like bitcoin cash and Ethereum have entered the game and are playing well. Innovative technology like blockchain and peer to peer transparent networks have brought a newer and stronger level of security. But the problems such as price volatility and value fluctuation become major issues. And the worst happens when greed and human error mix to produce disastrous outcomes. Such a case has come into the eye of the media where a fraudster has duped its clients of 7 million dollars in crypto-currency.
Details of the case
The deed was done by one crypto-currency based firm. He operated phony monetary exchange services. The firm was responsible for duping its clients of millions of dollars (seven million dollars to be exact). Two of their unfortunate customers found themselves in these crypto tangles, which have sued the firm. The accused is going to plead guilty and is looking at years of prison time. The firm is said to accept a plea deal that is going to be carried out in September of the year 2020. The prosecutors are looking to finalize and implement proceedings on this date.
The prosecution letter indicated that the disposition of the case is sought by both parties, and the request for a decision date in the next two months of this year has been sent to the courthouse. The last update by the accused's lawyer has assured that all groups involved have substantially gravitated towards a mutually agreed upon disposition.
Counts of fraud
The conman was arrested in early September of 2019. The financial services provided through his company have been embroiled in four cases of dishonesty claims related in its crypto-currency dealings. The allegations entailed that Thompson had acquired three million dollars by a client to purchase bitcoin cash and had wired the sum to a separate middle-man without receiving the crypto-currency beforehand. This had apparently resulted in the accused losing the money, which had started the whole conflict.
This action was repeated by the accused when he again acquired four million dollars from another firm by lying about the previous transactions. These four million dollars was again given to another middle-man with the client's intent to exchange it for bitcoins. But the funds were lost similarly to the previous transaction.
All these shady businesses had accumulated two claims of illegal finance practices, which each entails ten years of prison time while also committing two claims of illegal monetary transfer. These two additional counts each cause two score years of prison time.
The accused thus faces more than fifty years of incarceration but presently has been released on bail of five hundred thousand dollars after being arrested in Pennsylvania.
The official financial claims department has charged the accused's company for the frauds committed. An Irish firm by the name of Symphony FS has also filed a separate lawsuit against Thompson, who had given him the second four million dollars that had been duped.
Crypto-currency has been a new avenue full of possibilities and opportunities to blaze the finance industry with the new light of security and safe investments. Exceptions like this should not be the reason to lose hope. The Crypto-currency industry is set to be the next big thing in various spheres of business and services. As with any such ventures, serious steps should be taken in caution, and investments should be made carefully.


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The Little Felt Rabbit pictured above is happy to announce that Muumade donated a part of its proceeds from 2021 to a wonderful environmental NGO called Eden Reforestation Projects. This was made possible thanks to your purchases from my online Etsy shop!
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Siemens is providing its customers with a new option to license Solid Edge software, its mainstream computer-aided design (CAD) solution. Beginning today – in select countries – customers can purchase a monthly subscription to Solid Edge. Companies can now choose the Solid Edge licensing option that best aligns to their projects and budgets. This will make it easier for Solid Edge customers to increase productivity, get to market faster and lower their total cost of ownership.
"Solid Edge is widely recognized in the industry as a cost effective and easy-to-use CAD solution," said Dr. Ken Versprille, Executive Consultant at CIMdata, a leading PLM consulting firm. "The additional flexibility to access the software via a subscription model will provide added benefit to customers focused on maintaining low operating costs."
The Solid Edge monthly subscription license is available from the Solid Edge online store where customers can select from four different versions of the software based on the features that best fit their needs. Subscriptions can be purchased on a month-to-month basis. The unique flexibility of this licensing model enables companies to ramp up to meet project demands, or manage cash constrained operating expenses by paying for software licenses only when they are needed.
"We recently started using the new subscription license model," said Oliver Kuttner, CEO of Edison2, one of a small group of customers provided with early access. "The flexibility has allowed us to expand our engineering resources while managing cash flow. Additionally, the new model provides opportunities to improve cost effectiveness in ways that we previously wouldn't have considered. For example, we've been able to accelerate our production process by making Solid Edge available to one of our machinists for editing designed parts. In addition, we could affordably provide professional CAD software to a short-term intern, or enhance collaboration with our vendors, because now it is more feasible for them to work with the same software that we use during the course of our project."
"Unlike other subscription models, subscribers to Solid Edge will not be locked-in to an extended usage period," said Karsten Newbury, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mainstream Engineering Software, Siemens PLM Software. "Siemens PLM Software now offers its B2B-customers the most flexible way to access the professional CAD software they need to solve their engineering problems. Solid Edge is already known for its ease-of-use, unrivaled speed, and unique compatibility with other CAD packages. Now the software will be accessible to a much wider audience, regardless of their business size or budget."
Solid Edge, a powerful, professional engineering software solution with more than half a million licensed seats in use worldwide, provides businesses such as Groupe SEB (makers of Krups, Tefal, Moulinex and several other popular brands), Kimball International, and Edison2 with one of the most flexible CAD systems in the mainstream market. The new monthly subscription opens wider access to professional CAD, but preserves the integrity of a desktop application. The same expert user support and maintenance is available from the Siemens channel network, regardless of how the software is purchased.
The new monthly subscription option will initially be available in the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. For more information on the new subscription offerings and special introductory pricing, visit the Solid Edge online store at www.siemens.com/plm/buy-solid-edge.
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Periodically, we like to take stock of our work and mission. How can Covenant best serve the Anglican Communion and wider Christian family? And how do we think about the breadth of our writing? For the next few days, we present perspectives that we hope you enjoy. —Eds.
By David Goodhew
I've written for Covenant for almost five years. I do so for three reasons.
- Orthodox Anglicanism
Covenant seeks an Anglicanism that is theologically orthodox. In an age when church leaders and institutional church life continually speak as if they were a regurgitated version of the New York Times, it is a relief to read a publication which has a heart for Scripture, tradition and the Church. In an age where the past is the subject of enormous condescension (to use E.P. Thompson's phrase), it is such a relief to enter a space in which the past is seen as something that can sometimes be learnt from, not something endlessly to condemn.
Covenant has something of the "ecumenism of time" of which C.S. Lewis spoke, in which, as we look across the ideological landscape, we see how Augustine, Aquinas, Cranmer, and Wesley have something to say to each other and to us.
- An American and Communion-Wide Perspective
I value Covenant for its perspective on North America and its Communion-wide concern. As a Brit writing for Covenant, I am deeply grateful for the forbearance of editors, fellow-contributors, and readers for occasions when I lay bare my considerable ignorance of the U.S.A. and Canada.
Conversely, I have learned a lot from Covenant editors, contributors and readers over the years. Notably, I see the vigor of much of the Episcopal Church, notwithstanding the travails orthodox Anglicanism faces while remaining within TEC. North American Anglicanism has taught me much.
At the same time, I greatly value Covenant's connectivity with the wider Communion. The Anglican Communion, lest we forget, is expanding overall, not contracting — notwithstanding the shrinkage of much Anglicanism in the West. And it is expanding into fascinating new areas. My personal favorite is the Alexandria School of Theology, possibly the best-named Anglican theological institution on the planet.
- A Voice in the Anglosphere
Lastly, I value Covenant as a building block toward an "anglosphere." The "anglosphere" is a concept used by political and cultural thinkers to describe the way the English language functions as an informal network, connecting people across the globe. I think it has the capacity to transmit not only culture and political ideas, but faith too. I wonder whether part of the vocation of Covenant is to link up and missionally leaven the (largely) English-speaking churches that form Anglicanism. Greek was a vehicle for the first-century Church. Good writing in English (and we endlessly need to work at making the writing good, or we are sunk from the start!) is a means to bless the Church and share the good news.
I thank God for Covenant and count it a privilege to be one of its contributors.


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Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 24, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 50 mg; 100 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
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Usual Adult Dose for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
100 mg orally once a day with or without food
Duration of Therapy:
- Treat until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
- For patients without disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, treat for a minimum of 6 months to allow time for clinical response.
Comments: Select patients based on the presence of isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) mutations in the blood or bone marrow as detected by an FDA-approved test, http://www.fda.gov/CompanionDiagnostics.
Use: Treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with an IDH2 mutation.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Bilirubin Elevation Greater Than 3 Times the Upper Limit Of Normal (ULN) Sustained For 2 Weeks Or More (without elevated transaminases or other hepatic disorders):
- Reduce dose to 50 mg/day.
- Resume treatment at 100 mg/day if bilirubin elevation resolves to less than 2 x ULN.
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Differentiation Syndrome:
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- Resume treatment when signs/symptoms improve to Grade 2 or lower.
Noninfectious Leukocytosis [white blood cell (WBC) count greater than 30 x 10(9)/L]:
- Initiate hydroxyurea, as per standard institutional practices.
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Practical AI in the revenue cycle: 5 Takeaways
Artificial intelligence presents healthcare organizations a significant opportunity to automate parts of the revenue cycle, benefiting both health systems and patients. The question is: How do you integrate AI in a way that ensures clinical and operational success?
During a virtual roundtable at Becker's Sixth Annual Health IT + RCM conference, three revenue cycle experts attempted to answer that question. Download this 5-point report to get a breakdown of their insights.
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text: Songs? Dec 17, 2019 4:43:09 GMT potterhead likes this Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Sasha on Dec 17, 2019 4:43:09 GMT Hey guys, I found a song a that resonates with my experiences and the experiences of others I have encountered on this cite. It's called 'Land of All' by Woodkid. I attached the yt link below in case you guys want to listen.www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaADPWRoaDEI kind of imagine a progression of sorts from the innocent initial contact with daydreaming to someone wondering if they could just stay in their daydreams, through trying to escape from their daydreams and realizing they can't get out. I was a dancer, so I have been using this song to get my emotions out in a safe way. I get a bit anxious if I really get into it -which often I do- and I am always in tears. I haven't been able to get through the song. I hope you all -enjoy?- the music as much as I have. Of course I dd all the way through, but it sets a rather lonely and -at times- uncomfortable vibe. Naturally, the content of my dds follow.


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Working in a microbiology laboratory often involves work which is POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. This danger can be minimized if common sense and the following rules are observed:
There will be NO eating, drinking, or smoking in the laboratory at any time. Keep ALL materials such as pens, pencils, fingers, combs, glasses, out of your mouth. Break bad habits NOW !
It is advisable to wear some type of protective garment to protect your clothing from dyes and contamination. It need not be fashionable, only functional. Long hair should be tied back or placed under the collar to protect it from possible incineration. Opentoed shoes or sandals should never be worn in the laboratory.
The laboratory must be kept neat and clean at all times. Laboratory tables should be swabbed with the disinfectant provided BEFORE and AFTER the day's work. Wash your hands BEFORE beginning work, WHENEVER you leave to take a break, WHENEVER you return from a break, and AFTER you have completed the day's work. Cover open cuts with bandaids or other protective aids prior to beginning the investigation.
Books, notebooks, pocketbooks should be kept inside the table drawers, on side tables or other places designated, NOT on your working surface area.
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Here's a letter to Farai Chideya:
Mr. Chideya:
I enjoyed your NPR interview on the challenges of adopting children. And I agree with much of what you said. But I disagree – strongly – with your drawing from the fact that the United States "is the only developed country in the world that does not have federally mandated leave policies" the conclusion that "[i]t's about this country disrespecting what it takes to raise families."
Neither "this country" nor we Americans as a people are synonymous with the U.S. government. And so the fact that something of value isn't mandated by Uncle Sam does not mean that in America that something is nonexistent or even rare. Nor does it mean that we as a people 'disrespect' the purposes served by non-mandatory things of value.
Uncle Sam does not mandate neighborliness or hard work, and yet most Americans are neighborly and most of us work hard to support ourselves and our families. It would be grossly mistaken to conclude from the absence of federally mandated neighborliness and federally mandated diligence at work that this country disrespects neighborliness and hard work.
In the case of paid family leave, Vanessa Brown Calder finds that more than 60 percent of working women today in the U.S. have access to it. As for the other 30-plus percent, economics suggests that they likely prefer to take as cash wages that portion of their pay that would otherwise come in the form of paid leave. And so by not mandating paid leave, Uncle Sam in this case respects both the diversity of preferences across women, as well as women's freedom to choose the particular components of their pay packages.
Donald J. Boudreaux
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Students with Dyslexia: Left in the Dark
But Increasingly Parents Are Becoming Enlightened
The solar eclipse on the first day of school was an apt metaphor for the 20 percent of students who have dyslexia. The morning light darkened, just as the shining lights in these kids are extinguished by confusing forces beyond their control as they inexplicably struggle to keep up in school.
For generations, dyslexia has been treated in public schools as a rare and mysterious occurrence for which we have no explanation. It's a belief as outdated as thinking that an eclipse is caused by a dragon nibbling away at the sun.
Like their peers, students with dyslexia can be taught to read, write, and spell. All it takes is for educators to identify them and teach them with the appropriate approach that is explicit, multisensory, structured, and evidence based. This is not a new idea; it's just an idea whose time has come.
The future is looking bright in DyslexiaLand, as the balance of power has shifted: Parents have begun to realize that they, not educators, are the experts in dyslexia. The parent-empowering Decoding Dyslexia movement has, in just five years, spread its grassroots message to every state, and several countries: Educate. Advocate. Legislate.
And determined parents have done just that — and are seeing results from tireless work, connecting in person and on social media, speaking out about dyslexia as a social justice issue, working with politicos to pass effective legislation.
Here in California, the guidelines required by Assembly Bill 1369, the unanimously passed dyslexia bill (cosponsored by then-assemblymember Das Williams) are now posted on the California Department of Education website and were implemented this school year. These guidelines provide information for all community members, including educators, parents, and administrators, with essential information about how to address dyslexia for their students in grades K-12.
The top ten provisions of the guidelines can be found here.
Some districts are more responsive than others. In Los Angeles Unified School District, the largest school district in the state, dyslexia advocates asked school boardmembers to do more than just the annual declaration of Dyslexia Awareness Month. And they did, voting unanimously to direct the superintendent to come up with a plan to update the district's dyslexia policies, procedures, and practices, including staff development, reading instruction, and assessments, and to report back to them within 90 calendar days. As a result, district officials have appointed four different work groups — consisting of parents and educators — to meet and develop policy on how to address dyslexia in a comprehensive way.
Those that are not responsive may pay a high price: The public law firm Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) recently filed a class-action lawsuit against Berkeley Unified School District for its years-long denial of appropriate teaching of students with dyslexia.
Locally, it remains to be seen how our many local school districts intend to systematically address dyslexia, but they cannot avoid it much longer. Parents remain determined that their dyslexic children have access to appropriate instruction, understanding, and accommodations.
To learn more about strategies and approaches, join our series of monthly dyslexia workshops. They will be held at the Faulkner Gallery at the Central Library, 7-8:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month during the school year, beginning September 6. Please join us for monthly discussions, support, films, and many interesting guest speakers who will address everything from early identification to assistive technology, from dyslexia in college to dyslexia in the workplace.
Cheri Rae is the author of DyslexiaLand, the parent of a son with dyslexia, and the director of Dyslexia Santa Barbara. Contact her at email@example.com.


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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Cool Puzzle
Okay...last gift to share with you.....I promise! ;-) This was yet another awesome Christmas present we received from my mom. I'm sure it's not new to most of you, but it was to me. I'd never seen this before......not that I didn't think it could be done......just hadn't seen it before.
My mom gathered tons of family pics and made them into a collage using a particular computer program.....probably photo shop or something. I'm sure this wasn't easy; lots of scanning, looking, finding, placing, sorting, and any other "ing" you can think of! Then she uploaded them to this company, and the result? This super cool, memory-filled puzzle. Isn't this the best? How fun is this idea? Mom took years of memories and put them into a fun, family activity! We had a great time talking and reminiscing about all the photos as we put the puzzle together. Do you see me as a little girl? In my red and blue summer outfit? Wasn't I cute? (Say "yes"!)
Once again, Mom, thank you SO much for putting so much time and effort into this gift.....we LOVE it and will treasure it for years to come!
Now, go and make your own family puzzle and send it to someone you love! (You can click on the image for a larger view.)
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Thanks Candy for the blog presentations :) I had a great time making both of these gifts. Only downside is that they made me miss all of you even more!!!ReplyDelete
I love the pictures! On the comment you left on my blog, I think that if our house doesn't sell in 30 days then we have two options. We can 1)tell him we don't want it and loose the $50 contract fee we gave him 2) buy it anyway with a bridge loan and hope and pray our house sells for the $$$$'s we need to pay off the loan. I don't know what we would do really. We need the money from this house to buy the other one of course. However, with the bridge loan we have 6 months before we have to start paying it back but you have interest that is building up everyday. It's just so goofy and SO not what I want consuming my day and my kids day. I want it to be over with so we can get on with our lives! Thanks for your prayers!ReplyDelete
What a great idea - thanks for sharing! (And you were darling as a little girl!)ReplyDelete
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During pregnancy, the baby is like a parasite and will take all the nutrients it needs from you. If your diet is nutritious enough for both, it won't cause any problems. If your diet is inadequate for both, then your recovery after birth will take a long time and if you still do not fill your body stores during the bracket period, you may remain weak for a long time. This may be why our elders make so much of a fuss about eating well during brackets.
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Most Eastern cultures believe that your body is cold after delivery so you should avoid cold or cold foods but eat a lot of 'hot' foods. to warm the body. However, if you are usually the same person, eating too much 'hot' food can cause rash and fever. In this case, it is best to reduce the amount of food that is 'hot'. and eat more neutral foods. If you are normally a Yin, you shouldn't have trouble eating 'hot' food. (lucky devil). The following table gives you a quick review of what foods to eat or avoid.
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Contributes to poor mother's blood circulation and abdominal pain if you breastfeed. Salt as a seasoning and salty food will generally be rejected as well, with the belief that its use will reduce mother's milk production
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Contribute to excessive lochia in the mother and diarrhea in infants.
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Contributes to diarrhea in the baby and headache
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Contribute to babies who are colicky and can cause constipation for both mother and baby.
Poisonous foods like shrimp, clams, crabs, eels, ginger
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To increase milk production
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Give mom the strength to recover quickly from hard work.
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Class Session
A Strong Academic Foundation.
The eight-week class is at the core of the program. Through the lens of Chicago, you explore theories of social change and a range of urban issues, like housing and immigration. The class is taught by Liz McCabe, a faculty member from Chicago Field Studies at Northwestern. She is often joined by high-profile guests like NPR reporter Natalie Moore, U.S. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, and bestselling author Alex Kotlowitz.
Field Experience
From the Classroom to the Community.
Academic concepts are brought to life by real-world application, which is why we follow each class session with an afternoon field experience. A lecture about Chicago politics might be followed by a visit to the Mayor's Office. A class on education might be paired with a trip to the Chicago Public Schools headquarters. Field experiences bring you out of the classroom and into the community, connecting the dots between theory and practice.
Work Experience That Matters.
We partner with over 100 nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and social enterprises to place you in a part-time internship related to your interests. As you contribute to their efforts, you learn valuable skills and develop a professional network that will serve you for years to come. You also gain insight into the ways individuals and institutions address complex challenges.
An In-Depth Look at a Professional Path.
The general curriculum focuses on Chicago history and social change, but Thursday afternoons are reserved for students to further explore a specific topic or career path that piques their interest. Engage Chicago currently offers concentrations in Health & Medicine, Law & Advocacy, Community Organizing, and Urban Planning. Each concentration is led by an accomplished practitioner and includes a mix of lectures, site visits, and discussions.
Bringing it All Together.
Engage Chicago exposes you to new and often conflicting ideas, perspectives, and questions. The weekly seminar gives you a chance to process these experiences alongside a small group of peers. Through written reflection, interactive activities, and facilitated discussion, you learn to participate in critical conversations related to politics and social change while developing and strengthening your own beliefs.
Residential Community
A Place to Call Home.
Engage Chicago participants come from every corner of the world, but for eight weeks they live together in the heart of downtown Chicago. Students get to know one another through planned events such as bonfires and bowling; the centralized location also allows for plenty of impromptu excursions to nearby neighborhoods. This unique residential component allows students to learn from one another as they share experiences inside and outside of class.
A Week in the Life
The six components come together to create a robust weekly schedule. Program requirements keep you busy during the weekdays, while residential activities and downtime allow you to explore all that Chicago has to offer on nights and weekends.


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The Comboni Missionaries in Cincinnati will host a special memorial Mass for Fr. Sergio Contran who passed away on March 25, 2017. The Mass begins at 7 p.m. at the Comboni Mission Center, 1318 Nagel Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45255.
Born in Verona, Italy on March 25, Fr. Contran was one of five children. He was a devout Catholic and was ordained a Comboni Missionary Priest in 1950. He spent his missionaries in communities throughout the North American Province serving in mission promotion, pastoral care, and more.
By 2011 Fr. Contran was in Covina, California, still involved in mission activities, when it was decided that he would retire in Italy, where the Comboni Missionaries are better equipped to take care of the elderly confreres. He spent his remaining years in increasingly failing health and died peacefully on March 25, 2017.
Fr. Contran is remembered as a man of great faith and missionary zeal, a peacemakers and a wise administrator endowed with an endearing sense of humor. He is survived by a younger brother, Fr. Nazzareno (Neno), also a Comboni Missionary.


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Known professionally as 13th Witness, this born-and-raised New Yorker has amassed more than 700,000 followers on Instagram, where he posts intimate portraits, landscapes from his frequent global travels. Now for the first time, 13th Witness: The City collects the photographer's signature dynamic city pictures--celebrated landmarks and little-seen corners of New York's five boroughs. Images include well-known attractions like NY Harbor and Statue of Liberty; One World Trade Center; Empire State Building; Central Park; Brooklyn Bridge; Coney Island; Met Park Slope; Grand Army Plaza; and Rockaway Beach. His photos also drill down below the popular sights and include defunct subway stations, train yards, skate parks, and blacktop basketball courts--all a testament to the photographer's hustle and grit and a dazzling chronicle of his point of view of his hometown New York City in the twenty-first-century. Dizzying aerials, empty perhaps with the exception of the photographer's close-knit posse, and his street-centric vision of NYC is sure to appeal not only to his loyal fanbase but those the world over looking for a fresh new vision of the beloved city.


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When you're scaling up, you need easy social media marketing strategies. Budgets are tight. There's not enough cash flow to invest in a full-scale marketing effort. There's no budget for big media buys and promos with limited resources.
Many of our clients are startups and solo entrepreneurs. So one of the questions that always comes up is, "What can I do on my own, with no money?"
So here are our top seven secrets to easily promote your business on social media with little to no money.
If you're short on time, check out the video below.
Less is More
You've probably heard it, "marketing on social media takes hours." And that's why many small businesses hire social media marketers. But for now, you need to do it solo. No problem, because one of the top predictions for digital marketing in 2022 is "less is more." Why?
- The digital audience is overwhelmed with the amount of content on the internet today.
- Consumer trust in brand messaging is at an all-time low. The more they see you, the more they will start to feel spammed.
Posting lots of content is not the way to reach your target audience. Instead, post less frequent, more meaningful, and valuable updates. Invest in discovering what your audience wants to hear from you.
Curated Content Makes for Easy Social Media Marketing
You've invested time in creating content, so lengthen its shelf life.
If you have a blog, take your blog article, create snippets, find inspiring graphics, and turn it into a week's worth of posts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.
Use apps like Lumen and Canva to turn your blog article into a video.
Make infographics, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok videos.
You can get a lot of mileage out of a weekly blog post.
Invest in the Basics
The pandemic proved that you don't have to put out Hollywood-style videos to engage viewers. The shift to remote work forced brands to create videos without their usual sophisticated equipment. As a result, video content became more lo-fi but more human. And audiences didn't turn away.
"Imperfect" videos feel more authentic, creating a level of connectedness that everyone is craving.
What are the basics?
- Microphone (purchase the best microphone you can afford because if viewers have trouble hearing you, they'll skip to the next channel)
- Camera
- Full 3-point lighting kit
- Windsock for your microphone (if you're going to video outside)
- Tripod
- If you don't have the budget to purchase a video camera, use your smartphone. The video-making technology in most smartphones today is sophisticated enough to produce high-quality content to promote your business on social media. Use a tripod to stabilize your video and keep the camera close enough so you don't need the zoom.
Pay attention to the video production guidelines provided by the social media channels you intend to use.
Snackable Content
According to Statista, more than 3.6 billion people used social media worldwide in 2020. They projected the number to increase to nearly 4.41 billion in 2025.
Hootsuite's 2020 Social Media report cites a more than 4.62 billion global user base. According to their research, more than 93% of regular internet users log into social media and spend an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes per day on social media channels.
Now you have more opportunities to do easy social media marketing. However, you're not the only one. To reach your engagement goals, you need to get your message out in easily digestible ways, such as
- quote graphics
- infographics
- memes
- gifs
Cross-Promote Your Profiles for Easy Social Media Marketing
Be sure you have your social media buttons on your website home page and at the bottom of every blog article. Allow readers to like and share.
Publicize your social media profile on all your channels. For instance, on your Facebook profile, include a link to your Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube profiles.
Include links to your website and social media channels in all written communication, such as emails and messaging apps.
Get Organized
The secret to efficiently promoting your business on social media with no money is to get organized. If you're using multiple channels plus maintaining a blog, you won't have the time to consistently post everywhere, plus manage and build up your business.
- Use a content calendar such as Later, Buffer or create one using Excel or Google Sheets.
- Plan out your marketing theme at least every two weeks in advance.
- Pay attention to social media hashtag holidays.
Key Takeaways
- Organize
- Publish less frequent, more meaningful content
- Maximize your output
- Cross-promote your brand
Note: This article was updated on April 12, 2022
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