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Francis W. Joaque
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Francis Wilberforce Joaque (c. 1845 – 1 November 1895) was an African photographer from Freetown, Sierra Leone. A descendant of liberated Africans, he is known as one of the earliest professional photographers of African descent. His work has notably contributed to the visual history of Central and West Africa during the late 19th century. Prints of Joaque's historical photographs have been collected as examples of 19th-century African photography by the British Museum, the Netherlands Photo Museum in Rotterdam, the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, the National Library of Spain in Madrid and the Rietberg Museum in Zurich.
Francis W. Joaque
Biography
Biography Born around 1845 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Joaque was a descendant of liberated Africans. He attended the grammar school of the British Church Missionary Society in Freetown. In the early 1860s, he spent two years of practical training in navigation on board of HMS Rattlesnake. After this, he worked as purser on the Corra Linn, a three-masted steamboat of the British governor in Sierra Leone. thumb|English trader and explorer in West Africa, Robert Bruce Napoleon Walker, 1886 Joaque's photographic career spanned several coastal regions in West and Central Africa. Between 1865 and 1890, he temporarily closed his photographic studio in Freetown and opened a new studio in Fernando Pó, an island in Equatorial Guinea, now called Bioko. In the 1870s, he was commissioned by Spanish governor Diego Santisteban to produce a series of fourteen photographs of Santa Isabel, the former capital of Fernando Pó. During these years, he also worked in Gabon. Afterwards, he returned to Freetown and established his new studio in 1890. Joaque died in Freetown on 1 November 1895.
Francis W. Joaque
Reception
Reception Commenting on the earliest African-born photographers, such as the Lutterodt brothers, Neils Walwin Holm, J. A. Green, and Joaque, as well as on their contribution to the circulation of photographs in West Africa and beyond, historian Jörg Schneider from the University of Basel, Switzerland, wrote: Joaque's photographs were published as engravings in 19th-century illustrated magazines such as La Ilustración Española y Americana in Spain and Über Land und Meer in Germany, as well as in missionary reports and travelogues. Further, his photographs were showcased in colonial exhibitions, including those in Gabon (1887) and Paris (1900), highlighting his recognition and the demand for his work during that era. In his study "Circulating West-African Photographs in the Atlantic Visualscape", Schneider discussed the wider circulation of early photography in the region, noting Joaque's work across various regions of West and Central Africa and beyond.
Francis W. Joaque
Joaque's photographs in public collections
Joaque's photographs in public collections Existing albumen prints of Joaque's work are held in several public collections, including the British Museum, the Netherlands Photo Museum in Rotterdam, the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris, the National Library of Spain in Madrid and the Rietberg Museum in Zurich. Further, two of his photographs were included in the 2022 exhibition "The Future is Blinking. Early Studio Photography from West and Central Africa" at the Rietberg Museum.
Francis W. Joaque
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Francis W. Joaque
See also
See also J. A. Green (photographer) Neils Walwin Holm Augustus Washington Lutterodt photographers
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References
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Francis W. Joaque
Further reading
Further reading
Francis W. Joaque
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External links Francis W. Joaque at Luminous-Lint 25 photographs of 1871 by Francis W. Joaque at British Museum online collections 4 photographs by Francis W. Joaque at the Bibliothèque nationale de France collections Article about Francis W. Joaque with photographs from the Netherlands Photo Museum (in Dutch) Category:19th-century photographers Category:Sierra Leonean photographers
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Draft:Corporate gifting platform
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A corporate gifting platform is a software or technology solution that enables businesses to send gifts to employees, clients, and prospects at scale, often as part of engagement, marketing, or sales strategies. These platforms help companies personalize, automate, and manage gifting campaigns with minimal logistical burden, offering a modern alternative to traditional promotional merchandise or manually coordinated gifts.
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Overview
Overview Corporate gifting platforms are used by marketing, sales, human resources, and customer success teams to streamline the process of selecting, customizing, and delivering gifts for a variety of business purposes. Common use cases include employee recognition, sales prospecting, customer appreciation, event engagement, holiday gifting, and milestone celebrations. The platforms typically integrate with customer relationship management (CRM) tools, human resources information systems (HRIS), and marketing automation software, enabling triggered or personalized gifts based on behavioral data or lifecycle events. Many platforms offer global fulfillment, tax and compliance tools, branded merchandise (also known as swag), and analytics dashboards to measure campaign effectiveness.
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History
History Corporate gifting has evolved from traditional practices, such as sending holiday baskets or branded merchandise, to sophisticated digital platforms. Traditionally, this process was manual and required significant coordination, especially for large-scale campaigns or international delivery. Modern gifting platforms emerged in the late 2010s alongside broader trends in e-commerce, remote work, employee experience technology, and sales engagement tools. Companies like Sendoso, Alyce, Goody, and Snappy helped pioneer the category by offering scalable logistics, personalization features, and integrations with marketing and sales tech stacks. The COVID-19 pandemic and shift to hybrid work accelerated the adoption of digital gifting solutions as in-person meetings, conferences, and office celebrations declined. Corporate gifting became an important channel for companies to build rapport and maintain morale in distributed work environments.
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Functionality
Functionality Corporate gifting platforms typically offer a range of features designed to streamline and optimize the gifting process for organizations of all sizes. These features include: Curated catalogs: A wide selection of physical products, digital gifts, experiences, and charitable donation options, often categorized by occasion, price range, and recipient type. Branded merchandise: Support for custom-branded items, also known as swag, such as apparel, drinkware, office supplies, and electronics featuring company logos or designs. Automation: Integration with customer relationship management (CRM), human resources information systems (HRIS), and marketing automation tools allows companies to trigger gifts automatically based on events such as employee anniversaries, customer milestones, deal closures, or lead activity. Compliance tools: Built-in features to support adherence to corporate gift policies, tax reporting, and legal regulations including anti-bribery, GDPR, and CCPA requirements. Analytics and reporting: Real-time dashboards and performance tracking tools that provide insights into recipient engagement, campaign ROI, delivery status, and spending trends. Global logistics: End-to-end fulfillment capabilities including international shipping, customs documentation, local sourcing, and returns management, enabling seamless global gifting. Personalization: Use of recipient data (such as location, preferences, and past interactions) to deliver tailored gifting experiences, including personalized messages, packaging, and product recommendations.
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Market The global corporate gifting market was valued at approximately $765.46 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1.65 trillion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.28%. This growth is fueled by a range of factors, including the rise of remote and hybrid work models, a growing emphasis on personalized customer experiences, and increasing investments in employee engagement and client retention initiatives. The sector encompasses both physical and digital gifting, including personalized items, curated gift boxes, branded merchandise, gift cards, charitable donations, and experience-based gifts. B2B gifting is most common in industries such as technology, finance, consulting, and healthcare, where gifts are used to deepen relationships, celebrate milestones, and drive sales engagement. Prominent vendors in the space include Sendoso, Goody, &Open, Postal, Snappy, and Reachdesk. These platforms compete on multiple dimensions, including: • The breadth and quality of gift catalogs • Personalization and automation capabilities • Integration with CRM, HRIS, and marketing tools • Global fulfillment and logistics infrastructure • Compliance and tax handling • Data analytics and ROI measurement tools In recent years, vendors have expanded their offerings beyond gifting alone to include broader engagement features such as survey tools, branded experiences, and reward programs. The market has also undergone notable consolidation. In 2023, Sendoso acquired Alyce, another major player in the gifting technology space, in a move aimed at combining their strengths in B2B relationship-building and AI-powered personalization. This was followed in early 2025 by Snappy’s acquisition of Covver, a branded swag gifting platform, as it expanded into physical merchandise and rolled up niche competitors. The market is also seeing rising interest from enterprise buyers, who require advanced compliance features and global scalability, and from small to mid-sized businesses seeking turnkey solutions for customer and employee gifting.
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Challenges
Challenges While corporate gifting platforms offer businesses streamlined and scalable solutions, several challenges can impact their implementation and effectiveness: Regulatory compliance: Organizations must navigate various legal and ethical standards when sending gifts across regions. This includes anti-bribery and corruption laws (such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), tax implications, and company-specific gifting policies. Ensuring all gifting activities adhere to relevant local and international laws remains a complex task, particularly for large, global enterprises. Logistical complexity: Global shipping, customs clearance, inventory management, and fulfillment can present substantial logistical hurdles – especially during peak periods like holidays or when delivering to remote areas. Delivery failures, delays, and return management can negatively impact recipient experience and diminish the perceived value of a gifting initiative. Maintaining personalization at scale: As companies grow, maintaining the level of personalization that recipients increasingly expect becomes more difficult. Delivering gifts that feel relevant, timely, and thoughtful often requires sophisticated data integration and dynamic content tools. Poorly personalized gifts can result in missed opportunities for brand impact or even alienate recipients. Sustainability and ethical sourcing: As environmental concerns rise, companies are under pressure to ensure their gifting practices are eco-friendly and ethically sourced. This includes reducing packaging waste, avoiding single-use plastics, and ensuring products are made under fair labor conditions. Some platforms have adapted by offering sustainable gifting catalogs, but challenges remain in verifying supplier practices and maintaining transparency at scale. Return on investment (ROI) measurement: Demonstrating the effectiveness of gifting campaigns can be challenging, particularly when trying to quantify brand sentiment or relationship strength. Many platforms provide analytics tools, but linking gift campaigns directly to business outcomes such as deal closings, employee retention, or customer lifetime value requires robust attribution models.
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Trends Personalization and data-driven gifting: AI and behavioral analytics are being used to tailor gifts based on recipient preferences and engagement history. Sustainability: Companies increasingly favor eco-conscious gifts and low-waste delivery options. Experience-based gifting: Many platforms offer experiences (e.g., classes, travel, subscriptions) in addition to physical goods. Compliance and automation: Enterprise customers are prioritizing solutions that align with gift policies, compliance, and GDPR/CCPA requirements.
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See also Marketing automation Customer relationship management Promotional merchandise Human resource management system
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Lydia Cromwell Hearne
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thumb|Mrs. Julian G. Hearne (1916) Lydia Cromwell Hearne (also known after marriage as Mrs. Julian G. Hearne; 1874-1961) was an American physician and civic leader. She practiced medicine for several years and served as the director of the West Virginia Historical Society.
Lydia Cromwell Hearne
Early life and education
Early life and education Lydia Herts Cromwell was born in Bedford, Pennsylvania, in 1874. Her parents were William F. and Eliza (Bowles) Cromwell. She graduated from the Bedford High School with high honors, May 5, 1893. She began the study of medicine with Dr. Amos A. Taylor as her preceptor. In October 1893, she entered the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, and was graduated as Medical Doctor in the regular course, March 26, 1896.
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Career Immediately upon graduating, in 1896-97, Cromwell was engaged as assistant physician with Dr. Nelson A. Pennoyer at the Pennoyer Sanatorium, Kenosha, Wisconsin. At this institution, in addition to the Sanatorium practice, Pennoyer and Cromwell had the care of an active practice in the town of Kenosha. At the beginning of the spring season of 1897, Cromwell accepted the position as Resident Physician at Galen Hall Sanatorium, Atlantic City, New Jersey, where she remained in the practice of medicine from 1898 to 1900. Hearne served as Secretary of the Atlantic City Homeopathic Medical Club. She served on the Board of the Associated Charities and Anti-Tuberculosis League at Wheeling, the Salvation Army, and was a member of the Advisory Board during the planning and installation of the city water filtration system in Wheeling. During World War I, she served as a member of the Ohio County War Chest, and as chair of the War Work Council of the YWCA. She WAS president and a member of the board of the Children's Home of Woodsdale, WAs first vice president and chair of the finance committee of the Wheeling YWCA, was a member of the Board of Directors and was president in 1912-14 and 1918-20 of the Wheeling Woman's Club, and was first vice president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of West Virginia. She was an active leader among the Republican women of the state. She was elector-at-large on the Republican ticket in 1924 and was the first woman honored with the duty of carrying the electoral vote of her state to Washington, D.C. She was chair of Republican Women of the First Congressional District. She was appointed by Governor Ephraim F. Morgan to serve on the advisory board of the educational survey. Governor Howard Mason Gore appointed her a director of the West Virginia Historical Society. In November 1922, she was elected Republican member of the Board of Education of the Triadelphia District for a four year term, being the first woman member of that board.
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Personal life On June 6, 1900, she married Julian G. Hearne, of Wheeling, West Virginia. She had one son, Julian G. Hearne, Jr. Their home in Wheeling was named "Hearnlee". Hearne took an active part in St. Matthews Episcopal Church at Wheeling.
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Lariversius is a monotypic genus of beetles in the family Tenebrionidae.
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Taxonomy Lariversius contains the following species: Lariversius tibialis Blaisdell, 1947
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The Mortician (TV series)
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The Mortician is an upcoming 2025 documentary series directed and produced by Joshua Rofé. It follows a funeral home led by David Sconce as they betray public trust exploiting families and deceased to maximize profits. It is scheduled to premiere on June 1, 2025, on HBO.
The Mortician (TV series)
Premise
Premise Explores the Lamb Funeral Home under the leadership of David Sconce, which betrayed public trust by exploiting families and the deceased in order to maximize profits. Sconce was convicted and sentenced to five years for mutilating corpses, holding mass cremations and hiring hitmen for rival morticians. The series features interviews with Sconce, journalists Ashley Dunn and David Geary; and Lamb Funeral Home victims, among others.
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Production Jonah Hill serves as an executive producer under his Strong Baby banner.
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Local elections were held in cities and municipalities across Serbia on 31 May 1992, with a second round of voting taking place on 14 June 1992. The local elections were held concurrently with parliamentary elections in Yugoslavia and elections for the Vojvodina provincial assembly. This was the first local election cycle held while Serbia was a constituent member of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It took place during the authoritarian rule of Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) leader Slobodan Milošević and his allies, and against the backdrop of wars in Croatia and Bosnia, the latter of which had started earlier in the year. As with the Yugoslavian election and the Vojvodina provincial election, the local elections were boycotted by Serbia's main democratic opposition parties, although some members of these parties ran and were elected as independent candidates.See Magyar Szó, 25 June 1992, p. 7. The Democratic Fellowship of Vojvodina Hungarians (VMDK) chose to participate in the elections on the grounds that it did not want the SPS to win by default in predominantly Hungarian areas.Milan Milošević, "Round Table of the Government and Opposition", Vreme, 18 May 1992, accessed 18 May 2025. The elections were held under a two-round system of voting in single-member constituencies. As expected, the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) won in most jurisdictions, including the capital Belgrade. Due to widespread skepticism about the legitimacy of the election, a new local election cycle took place in December 1992.
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May 1992 Serbian local elections
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City of Belgrade Results of the election for the City Assembly of Belgrade: Note: Only parties or alliances that won representation in the assembly are listed. Results for the City Assembly of Belgrade by municipality: + Results for the City Assembly of Belgrade by municipality Municipality SPS SRS GG Barajevo 2 - - Čukarica 9 1 - Grocka 2 - 2 Lazarevac 4 - - Mladenovac 4 - - New Belgrade 14 - - Obrenovac 5 - - Palilula 11 - - Rakovica 5 2 - Savski Venac 3 - - Sopot 2 - - Stari Grad 5 - - Voždovac 12 - - Vračar 5 - - Zemun 12 - - Zvezdara 10 - - Total 105 3 2 Source: Službeni List (Grada Beograda), Volume 38 Number 14 (17 July 1992), p 787-789. Slobodanka Gruden of the Socialist Party was chosen as mayor after the election.
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Mali Iđoš
Mali Iđoš Results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Mali Iđoš: Only parties or alliances that won representation in the assembly are listed. Károly Pál, a member of the Reform Democratic Party of Vojvodina who was elected as an independent (Citizens' Group) delegate, was chosen as mayor on 16 June 1992, defeating Mirko Popović of the Socialist Party by 14 votes to 11.Magyar Szó, 16 June 1992, p. 7.
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Novi Sad Results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Novi Sad: Only parties or alliances that won representation in the assembly are listed. Vladimir Divjaković of the Socialist Party was chosen as mayor after the election."SPS candidate elected mayor of Novi Sad," British Broadcasting Corporation Monitoring Service: Central Europe & Balkans, 3 July 1992 (Source: Tanjug in Serbo-Croat 1919 gmt 30 Jun 92).
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Bečej Results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Bečej: Only parties or alliances that won representation in the assembly are listed. The first attempt at selecting a mayor, on 30 June 1992, ended in failure after three votes. On the first vote, Socialist Party candidate Miloš Stražmešterov received eighteen votes, Democratic Fellowship of Vojvodina Hungarians candidate Endre Huszágh received seventeen votes, and one ballot included a vote for both candidates. On the second vote, Huszágh received eighteen votes, Stražmešterov received seventeen, and there was one blank ballot. As a majority of votes was required, this was not sufficient for Huszágh to become mayor. On the third ballot, Husźagh received seventeen votes, Stražmešterov received fourteen, and five ballots were invalid. During this meeting of the assembly, it was noted that the Radical delegates and three of the independents were aligned with the Socialists, while the other two independents were not aligned with any group.Magyar Szó, 1 July 1992, p. 7. When the local assembly convened again on 6 July 1992, Stražmešterov was elected as mayor with nineteen votes, as against seventeen for László Fehér of the Democratic Fellowship of Vojvodina Hungarians.Magyar Szó, 7 July 1992, p. 7.
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Trogloderus arcanus
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Trogloderus arcanus is a species of beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.
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Trogloderus major is a species of beetle in the family Tenebrionidae.
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