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Texas-based Simpli.fi joins a small wave of firms testing audience-based ad buying in China and neighboring markets.
Hong Kong – Simpli.fi, a demand side platform (DSP) headquartered in Texas, U.S., has expanded its operations to China. The company's product allows marketers to bid online ads in real-time.
Don Epperson, executive chairman at Simpli.fi, said the platform will enable advertisers and their agencies to bid on billions of display ad placements per month from thousands of China-based sites and hundreds of thousands of U.S. based sites accessed daily by people in China.
He declined to name individual advertisers but said the DSP works with global brands, search engines, e-commerce sites and direct response marketers across industries.
These advertisers will use the platform to buy targeted niche ad space in high volume, which Simpli.fi will charge on a percentage of ad spend.
Simpli.fi launched its platform to the US/Canada market in October 2010 and in Asia this month. Its China debut will be followed by India, Southeast Asia and Australia in the coming weeks. The DSP intends to launch in Europe in Q3 this year.
Display advertising in North America has begun to shift toward buying audiences rather than media properties. While there is huge potential in China (Magna Global forecasts Internet ad spending will reach $10.5 billion by 2016), display ad technologies are relatively nascent.
For instance, buying online ads based on performance metrics such as CPC/CPA is still not widely accepted in China as most buy content and premium inventory on a per day or time block basis, explained Lawrence Wan, managing director, e-business solutions at GroupM China.
However, this hasn't deterred agency networks such as Vivaki and Mediabrands from importing their display ad models from the U.S. to China. Their success in the market may depend on acquisitions and partnerships with regional ad technology firms, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Claus Mortensen, principal analyst for digital marketplace and new media at IDC, said display technology firms that plan to enter China have to take on a one-market approach.
In Singapore, Reza Behnam founded Adz in 2008; the firm is a DSP or interactive "audience buying" platform with the goal of simplifying the online ad buying process for agencies and advertisers.
The former managing director at Yahoo Southeast Asia said, "Arbitrage, non-transparency, and blind buying have caused a lot of confusion and a lack of confidence in the buying process, especially on the display side."
One of Adz's goals is to reduce delivery costs for agencies and allow them to scale their existing digital capabilities to cover more advertisers and handle larger online budgets. The DSP works with agency networks as well as direct marketers and brands. It is in the midst of expanding across the Asia Pacific.
Because Asia's ecosystem is not as developed or crowded, this presents challenges as well as opportunities for display technology firms doing business in the region.
Among the challenges are misinformation and the risk-averse nature of many advertisers in testing unproven technologies. Additionally, in Asia's emerging markets, despite the availability of technology and processes to capture data, actual audience data has not been sufficiently aggregated and is spread across many publishers and advertisers, Behnam said.
"So, we're still in early days in terms of performance display, optimization and audience buying, but it will happen in Asia and it'll happen at a relatively fast pace," he added.
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Every time it snows, deniers claim "see, there's no global warming" and believers say "weather is not climate!" The summary of this article then uses the past three months and declares it proof of climate change.
I realize that the actual article is more subtle, but I believe the point OP is making was that if you don't want "Polar Vortex" to be used as an argument against climate change, you probably shouldn't use "heat wave" as an argument in favor.
Taken as a whole, the trend is clear. Leading with a headline "last three months hottest ever" is only going to remind people in DC that they just experienced the coldest winter in 20 years and the most snow ever recorded.


text: Feb. 24, 2014 – Visa and MasterCard said they're introducing two new technologies that will give card issuers and merchants more options in facilitating so-called contact-less payment systems into their mobile apps.They said consumers will be able to use an app to conduct debit- and credit-card transactions by tapping a phone to a store's card reader. Card information will be stored on remote servers, not on the consumer's phone, according to a story last week by Associated Press. The two technologies, announced separately on Wednesday, use a new feature in Google's Android operating system. Before, card information had to be stored on a secured part of the phone. Now, it can be stored remotely. A retail or banking app on the phone then retrieves what's needed to complete the transaction.Visa and MasterCard are both targeting phones that have a wireless technology called near-field communication.The technologies will be fully rolled out at the Mobile World Congress wireless trade show next week in Barcelona, Spain.


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Drivers reminded not to switch lanes in Hindhead Tunnel
Drivers using the A3 Hindhead tunnel in Surrey are being reminded that the red X symbol above a lane means 'move out, stay out'.
Lanes are closed for the protection of both road users and road workers and are vital for the safe operation of the tunnel, either as part of routine maintenance or for an incident.
CCTV footage released today shows a driver ignoring a red X and the potential hazards of doing so. Now the Highways Agency has joined forces with Surrey Police and EM Highway Services Ltd to remind all drivers of the risks of not heeding the red cross code.


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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Tueday's highs and lows
Low: I'm really sick today. I was literally up all night with an awful, burning stomach ache, so I'm operating on an empty sleep tank. All my Google symptom searches point to stomach ulcer, but that may be the hypochondriac living inside my head. It may simply be the chicken I had for dinner last night.
High: I received a rave review from School Library Journal for my artwork in The Hidden Feast. "...Tate's beautifully laid-out illustrations are a delight..."
Low: I'm really sick today. Did I already mention that?
High: I'm too sick to end on a high note. : (
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Rinda: That Segway coloring page you mentioned...I know how to do that! Kinda, and had planned to include something like that in a future redesign of site.
Oh, goodie, yum, yum!!! You mean I can go to your site and actually play??? Oh,I think it's a fantastic idea to get some games or drawing tools on there! I'll go to your site rather than Sedway's then!
I am SO glad to see you got a good review! I think you should check with the doctor about that stomach pain. Especially, don't take ANY aspirin and no nonsteroidals like Aleve or ibuprofen until you do, okay? Just Tylenol. They have excellent inexpensive treamtents now to get this kind of condition cured up quickly. If you don't get it treated, you can run a good risk of a STOMACH ULCER! Ah, no, no, no, you don't want that now.
- Kim said...
Great interview with Cynthia! I enjoyed reading it! Much better review too (at least for the artwork).
I think I saw the one you didn't like. You could always try to offset it by asking some fans (friends) to post some positive reviews.


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A second man has been arrested in connection with an armed bank robbery in New England last month.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department website, 19-year-old Colt Schneider was arrested in Florida this weekend and is listed as being held in the Pinellas County jail.
The U.S. District Court in North Dakota had issued an arrest warrant for Schneider connected to an armed bank robbery in New England, October 18th.
Another suspect was arrested earlier this week.
27-year-old Johnner Joe Ward Jr. was being held in a Midland Texas jail.
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News: Miami Dolphins Exec Calls Baby A Liar, "I Have NEVER Spoken To Him"
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010 11:20AM
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has come forward and called out Cash Money Records co-founder Baby for claiming he would be purchasing the NFL team.
Speaking via statement, Ross accused the "Birdman" of lying.
Birdman apparently isn't at all involved in the approval process he said he was, according to Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. "I have NEVER spoken to him or any representative," Ross said in a statement released by the team. "Not considering or looking for any celebrity limited partners." That is interesting on multiple levels. First, it shoots Birdman out of the sky. Secondly, it means Ross is taking a break from the search for more celebs to fill his suites and walk the orange carpet at Sun Life Stadium. Finally, a note to Birdman: Thanks for the wild goose chase. (Miami Herald)
Birdman recently said he was in negotiations to become an owner of the Miami Dolphins.
Reports are surfacing that owner Stephen Ross is looking to add to his VIP minority boardroom, and the latest candidate is none other than the Birdman, a founding father of Cash Money Records and the man who discovered Lil Wayne. "It's in [the] works," he told Angela Yee on the Morning After Show on Sirius Radio. "You have to get clearance from the NFL and we're waiting for clearance. Once we get clearance, we good." (NBC Miami)
Earlier this year, Baby talked about owning an oil and natural gas company.
"I've been in the oil business about 4 or 5 years now," he revealed in an interview. "That's something me and my brother decided to do outside of music. I read about oil a lot and I was able to get in business. [My company] is called [Bronald] Oil, and I'm making good money off that; that's something for my kids and my kids' kids. They can live off that money forever. I did a few different deals. That was just one of them. When you're dealing with oil, you buy in different areas. Right now I'm active; I got pumps and sh*t that are getting money monthly. I like that oil sh*t. I'm gonna put some more time into it." (Ozone Magazine)
However, following initial reports, the company's existence was later called into question.
As for what Bronald is doing in the oil and natural-gas business, the Williams brothers declined through their publicist, Kia Selby, to comment. Selby said she was unable to provide information about the oil company. Bronald doesn't have a listed telephone number. Numbers for residences in New Orleans and Florida that are linked to Bronald in state records don't take incoming calls. (Bloomberg)
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rd 1 27
rd 2 59
rd 3 90
rd 4 127
rd 6 200
rd 7 238
please note that after rd 3 picks are approximate as I estimated the inclusion of compensatory picks to reflect the overall draft position. Please keep in mind this process is for FUN only and I realize that there will be flaws in the way it is outlined. For each pick we will have a poll and only players ranked lower than our overall pick slot will be included. The rankings I will be using are from
When selecting players from the rankings for the Poll I`ll try to keep our team needs in mind though players that might fall into the category as hard to pass on will be included.
These are the players I decided to use for pick 27. AND keep in mind that none of these players will be available at our pick in rd 2.
Charles Brown OT Southern California 6-5 292
Jared Odrick DT Penn State 6-5 301
Patrick Robinson CB Florida State 5-11 190
Maurkice Pouncey C Florida 6-5 318
Brian Price DT UCLA 6-2 300
Sean Weatherspoon OLB Missouri 6-1 241
Brandon Spikes ILB Florida 6-3 256
Terrence Cody DT Alabama 6-4 370
Nate Allen FS South Florida 6-1 205
Vladimir Ducasse OT Massachusetts 6-5 326
Dexter McCluster WR Mississippi 5-08 165
Dominique Franks CB Oklahoma 6-0 192
Brandon LaFell WR LSU 6-3 206
Brandon Graham DE Michigan 6-1 263
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About a dozen members of the community representing the City of Calabasas, the Las Virgenes Unified School District and the Sheriff's Department attended a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday morning for the "Safe Routes to School" program.
"[The] program is a great opportunity for the city to work on ensuring the safety of our children while educating parents and drivers to be more aware and cautious of their driving behaviors," said Robert Yalda, Director of Public Works for the City of Calabasas.
Through a partnership with the district and the sheriff's department, the City worked to identify key areas that required attention to help ensure student safety, including A.E. Wright Middle School and the Mulholland Highway School Corridor.
This corridor includes Calabasas High School, Chaparral Elementary, and A.C. Stelle Middle School.
The ceremony marked the completion of the major projects, said Bob Burris, a spokesman for the city.
During this period, which began in 2011, the project improved crosswalks at key locations, including the installation of bulbouts (which narrow the traffic lanes and shorten the portion of the crosswalk where pedestrians are exposed to traffic), flashing beacons, improved and consistent signage and in-road flashers, according to Burris.
"Nine existing crosswalks were repainted with extra-reflective paint," he said. "ADA ramps were built at fifty-four curbs along the routes identified on the maps. 'School Zone' pavement markings and advanced crosswalk signage have also been installed at the entrances to school zones and preceding all school crosswalks."
Officials in attendance included Calabasas City Councilmembers David Shapiro, Lucy Martin, Schools Superintendent Dan Stepenosky as well as representatives from LACSD and LVUSD.
Funding for the projects comes from a Federal Safe Routes to School Grant, and will include crosswalks at key locations, flashing beacons, improved and consistent signage, in-road flashers, and other improvements.


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Registration for fall semester at Darton College starts tomorrow, with classes getting underway Wednesday. Darton College is expected to have an increase in enrollment of between 3 to 5 percent.
Today Darton President Dr. Peter Sireno gave a state of the college assesment to the school's faculity and staff. There are 40 new staff members at Darton, anticipating an enrollment of 35-hundred students. That is based on pre-registration figures.
Dr. Sireno said despite budget cuts, he plans to push ahead with plans to bring on campus housing to Darton by 2004. "This will provide a home for some students who would not have anywhere else to go under the semester system."
Darton College hopes the increased enrollment for the fall, will help offset the 5 percent budget cut ordered by the state last year. Darton's annual budget is 11 million dollars.
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Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, but the L.A. Lakers found themselves at 0-2 after losing to the exciting young Sacramento Kings 100-91 on Monday. The Lakers were in the meat game of a back-to-back-to-back sandwich, and couldn't complete a fourth quarter comeback led by Bryant and former King/former Ron Artest Metta World Peace. World Peace had 19 off of the bench for L.A.
The Kings were paced by the brilliant Marcus Thornton, who scored 27 points while soaking up just 15 shooting possessions. Thornton shot 9-13 from the field including four three-pointers and was a perfect 5-5 from the line, where Sacramento struggled as a team. The Kings didn't play anything close to a perfect game, which -- given the result -- perhaps shows how much Sacramento has improved and how much L.A.'s margin for error has shrunk.
Tyreke Evans had 20 points for the Kings, and DeMarcus Cousins added 12 and 11, with 10 of his points coming in a masterful third quarter. In his first regular season game, Jimmer Fredette was a tentative 3-8 from the field, electing not to attempt a single three-pointer. Chuck Hayes started at contributed seven points, nine rebounds, three blocks and largely excellent defense on Pau Gasol (15 points).
The Lakers play in Salt Lake City on Tuesday to cap off a tough opening run. The Kings, who didn't have a single player burn more than 36 minutes, visit Portland.
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In the wake of last week's shooting, Atlanta Public Schools could be making some changes when it comes to metal detectors.
The shooting and the broken metal detector at Price Middle School was brought up at Monday's school board meeting and maintenance wasn't the only issue to come up.
Board chairman Reuben McDaniel said even if the metal detector was working, that doesn't mean it would have been turned on and he said that's normal.
"Historically we have let principals use them randomly or use them at their discretion at the middle school level because we haven't had that many incidents with 13 or 14 years olds," said McDaniel.
It's something he said has to change.
"We need to have consistent policy to use them on a consistent basis or not. I'm not in favor of every middle school kid going through metal detector every morning, but I do think they're good for random deterrence," said McDaniel.
But whether it's random or all the time, McDaniel said it doesn't equal out to a totally safe school, and he added that last week's shooting was a perfect example.
"We're all blessed and fortunate it wasn't a more serious incident but metal detectors would not have stopped this. If you want to use metal detectors they need to be working," said McDaniel.
He went on talk about that overall school safety. "If there was one thing that could solve it we would have done that already," said McDaniel.
No decision was made, but the discussion did open things up to a possible policy change down to the road.
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Advocates Fight Human Trafficking in MisissippiBy Daniel Cherry | Published 25 Jan 2013 07:41pm |
Estimates say human trafficking is a 35 billion dollar industry in America, and many would be surprised to hear, experts say Mississippi is a hub for the illegal activity. MPB's Daniel Cherry reports..
More than 80 percent of sex trafficking victims in America are also U.S. citizens according to the Human Trafficking Reporting System. Many will say, "Kidnapping, human trafficking, in Mississippi?" But experts say, the issue hits closer to home than many realize. Susie Harvill is Executive Director of Advocates for Freedom, a Biloxi based organization helping victims escape trafficking.
"In the state of Mississippi, we have a lot of small to medium size towns, and that's under the radar. Nobody's really looking for it."
The interstate system makes Mississippi a main thoroughfare for human trafficking...especially where I-20 and I-55 intersect in Jackson. Harvill says they've helped nearly 100 victims since the organization began two years ago. She says women and children are much more at risk.
"We've heard of stories where the parents up and move and never take the kid. And the kid comes home from school and no one is at home anymore. They don't know to go report themselves as missing or abandoned. So if they're never reported no one is looking for them. The police don't know to go and find them. "
President Obama declared January as Human Trafficking and Slavery Prevention month in order to raise awareness about the issue. Mark Jones, spokesman for the Salvation Army says they serve hundreds of victims of labor and sex trafficking each year.
"It's happening. We've got to take this issue seriously, and we've got to make our communities aware and hold people accountable for the deeds they're perpetrating, evil deeds that they're perpetrating against the most vulnerable in our communities."
Advocates say there are currently bills in the Mississippi legislature that would strengthen the state's human trafficking laws.
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Anticipating Demand, Dealers Snap Up CMBS
Major banks and brokerage firms are engaging in a commercial MBS buying frenzy, loading up on bonds expected to be in high demand when they qualify for U.S. government financing.
The rally started late last week, after the U.S. Treasury Department moved closer to launching its Public-Private Investment Program and shed light on how the Federal Reserve will finance purchases of CMBS through its Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility. In a conference call last Friday with market players, Treasury officials said all but 5% of CMBS issued before this year would likely qualify for TALF financing if it already met the general criteria previously released by the Fed.
That announcement went a long way toward easing widespread fears that investors could be turned down for Fed loans after buying CMBS they hoped to finance via TALF.
Yesterday, investors requested $669 million of Fed loans that would be collateralized by legacy CMBS they have purchased since July 2. The Fed will decide which of those loans to approve by the funding date of July 24. Demand for TALF loans is likely to increase next month, because most buysiders didn't have enough time to digest the new Treasury pronouncements about qualifying for the program prior to yesterday's loan-application deadline.
Market players now expect an abundance of commercial-mortgage bonds to pass muster in Washington. In a report issued last week, Barclays estimated that up to $250 billion of CMBS issued before Jan. 1 could be eligible for TALF financing, and that $416 billion of outstanding CMBS would be eligible for PPIP.
"The government's goal was to increase prices and lower discount rates, and that seems to be happening for the time being," one trader said.
For example, 9.6-year super-senior bonds from Credit Suisse's CSFB Mortgage Securities Corp., 2005-C5, were trading this week at a price that yielded 275 bp over swaps, down from 475 bp two weeks ago. That spread-tightening reflected a nine-point jump in price, to about 96 cents on the dollar.
The Credit Suisse bonds are likely to be TALF-eligible because they aren't on watch for rating downgrades, among other reasons. The average swap-based spread on similar 10-year "super-duper" bonds from 2005 deals narrowed by about 50 bp over the last week to just under 300 bp. Meanwhile, comparable yields on the five- and seven-year tranches of 2007 deals contracted by about 200 bp, to a range of 400-450 bp over swaps.
The spread tightening was driven by demand from dealers, rather than insurance companies and other traditional buyers. Trading volume soared early this week as more than $2.5 billion of outstanding bonds changed hands. That's largely because a number of insurers took advantage of rising prices by selling their bond holdings to Bank of America, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs and other TALF-authorized dealers, who were squirreling away the securities for later sales to TALF borrowers and PPIP fund managers.
Such trades promise to be profitable for dealers because the securities are likely to rise in value over the next few months, as they are snapped up by investors who want to exploit the availability of federal financing. For now, however, the dealers themselves are propping up demand and driving down yields.
This week's rally would have been stronger if not for S&P's downgrade of a number of top-rated CMBS issues. But the agency, which is applying a new rating methodology, affirmed a few other issues. Over the next six months, S&P is expected to re-evaluate a slew of other deals that it has on watch for potential downgrades.
S&P's controversial change in its criteria has frustrated investors because watch-listed deals are ineligible for TALF financing, and PPIP managers won't pay as much for senior bonds if they are downgraded. By keeping so many issues on watch, "S&P seems especially determined to prevent its ratings from being used to determine eligible collateral for government programs," a fund manager said.
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- Christian Alvestam's top-notch vocals.
- Keyboard work adds the perfect amount of atmosphere.
- Band sounds tight as a collective unit.
- Formulaic melodic death metal.
- Epic closer doesn't deliver on its ambitious goals.
- Released May 11, 2010 on AFM Records.
- Solution .45's debut album.
- Features lyrics and backing vocals by Dark Tranquillity's Mikael Stanne
Guide Review - Solution .45 - 'For Aeons Past'
Like all of his previous outputs, Älvestam is the star attraction. His harsh barks and clean croons stood out in Scar Symmetry, and Solution .45 is no different. His seamless transition between the two makes for plenty of entertaining contrasts, as Älvestam makes sure that the listener doesn't get attached to one style for too long.
The poignant ballad "Lethean Tears" is the only track with entirely clean vocals, while "Into Shadow" crescendos from soothing vocals to a wall of passionate screams repeating "Why won't you please forgive me?"
Solution .45 sticks to an aggressive approach for much of the album. "Bladed Vaults" and "On Embered Fields Adust" are bursts of sinister energy torn between melodic choruses and heavy-as-iron verses. With the band members being involved in other projects together, they sound tight as a unit, from the duel lead guitar work to the subtle keyboard noises in the background.
Closer "Clandestinity Now" takes the epic-for-epic's-sake approach that seems to be a growing trend in metal today. Clocking in at a whopping 16 minutes, the track goes through several movements of calming harmonies and speedy riffing. There are some strong sections, including a lush breakdown of acoustic guitars and soft piano, but there isn't anything to warrant repeated listens. It results in a track that doesn't have to be turned off from boredom, but isn't worth skipping to the end of the album for.
For Aeons Past is a by-the-books melodic death metal album that knows what it does best and delivers on it. People who have been following all of Älvestam's projects since day one won't be surprised by the album, but those that wondered what ever happened to the lead singer of Scar Symmetry should seek out For Aeons Past.


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CONYERS -- A new sign is on its way to Olde Town and the sign is set to be a tool that officials hope will attract more residents and visitors off a major city highway and get them moving about downtown Conyers.
The Downtown Development Authority purchased a 4 feet by 8 feet sign to put up at the corner of Ga. Highway 138 and Pine Log Road. The purpose behind the new directional sign was to help promote Olde Town by tapping into the traffic flow on Ga. Highway 138.
Officials indicated that installation of the sign will happen some time next week.
Locally based Signarama is making the sign and officials are just waiting for the sign to be printed, according to Conyers spokesperson Jennifer Edwards on Thursday.
The sign, made up of a mix of aluminum and plastic, cost about $1,330, including installation.
The sign will be on 4 feet by 4 feet posts to bring it off the ground and the sign is set to only be temporary. Edwards explained that the intersection where the sign will be placed is private property. DDA worked with the landowner in order to have the sign put up. The land is also on the market, so once the property sells, the sign will have to be removed.
The idea of an Olde Town sign was first discussed in March when authority members looked for ways to draw more highway traffic to downtown Conyers for business, shopping and recreation. The board felt that Olde Town may have still been tucked away or unknown by those traveling on Ga. Highway 138.
At that time, suggestions were to have the sign similar to the Conyers welcome sign on West Avenue.
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Shu Ren is thrilled to announce that Que Yi, our Pre-K 4 teacher, has been awarded the "Preschool Teachers Make a Difference Award" from Habitot, after being nominated by Shu Ren parents. We are very proud of Que Laoshi …
New Elementary Campus for Shu Ren
May 9, 2013 by - Filed under News
Shu Ren International School is very excited to announce our new elementary school campus, at 1 Lawson Road in Kensington.
The lease of this facility will allow us to move and expand our ever-growing elementary school while also allowing us …
Summer Camp at Shu Ren
February 11, 2013 by - Filed under News
Shu Ren is now registering students for our Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp. We have another great program of inquiry-based learning planned for both Pre-K and school-aged students. Two-week sessions run from June 24 to August 16, during which children will …
Shu Ren Newsletter – November 2012
November 12, 2012 by - Filed under News
Please read the Shu Ren newsletter for more information about our school and admissions for 2013-14. Feel free to contact the school with any questions.…
Shopping Night at Books, Inc
November 9, 2012 by - Filed under News
Please join us on November 9 for Shu Ren International School's Shopping Night at Books Inc. at 1760 Fourth St. in Berkeley. From 6 PM to 8 PM, 20% of the sales of any and all items purchased at the …
Shu Ren Fall Camp
October 22, 2012 by - Filed under News, Past Events
Shu Ren is offering a Fall Mandarin Immersion Camp from October 22-26. The Camp will have a limited number of spots available for students in Kindergarten – 4th Grade from other schools. The Camp runs from 8:30-3:00 pm with optional …
After School Program for 2012-13
August 29, 2012 by - Filed under News
Shu Ren International School is offering an exciting selection of after school classes which are open to students from the community.
Classes offered for ages 5-10 include:
* Mandarin language
* Ceramics
* Aikido
* Music Club
* Suzuki violin…


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Young yellow colour. Powerful and expressive nose (Folle Blanche?), light tobacco notes.Learn More
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Almond and white flower nose.
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The Color Run took place in Willoughby Hills on Saturday!
The Color Run has exploded since its debut last year. With no winners or official times, The Color Run celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, bringing the community together to create a five-kilometer canvas of colorful fun in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors.
"We call The Color Run the 'happiest 5K on the planet' because our events bring together friends and family in a unique, healthy, and fun environment," said Travis Snyder, founder of The Color Run. "Our only rules are that people wear white and prepare to be covered in color at the finish!" The Color Run visited over 50 cities last year with more than 600,000 participants, a feat following their first event in January of 2012. They plan to make 2013 a stellar year, launching more than 100 events with an estimated 1 million participants.
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The New York Giants demolished the New York Jets by a score of 26-3, sacking Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow a combined seven times Saturday night in a preseason game at MetLife Stadium.
The Giants were hardly prolific offensively, racking up only 232 yards, but they had short fields to work with all night thanks to an even more anemic Jets offense that racked up only 148 yards. Both teams were woeful on third downs, going a combined 3-for-25, and each completed 14-of-25 passing attempts.
Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes went 4-for-4 on field goals, cornerback Jayron Hosley returned a Sanchez interception 77 yards for a touchdown with 2:03 remaining in the first half and third-string quarterback Ryan Perrilloux tossed a 14-yard touchdown to running back Joe Martinek with 6:41 left in the game.
Eli Manning did not have his best outing, completing only 7-of-14 passes for 62 yards and a first-quarter interception to safety LaRon Landry, who signed with the Jets in the offseason.
Josh Brown scored the Jets' lone points with a 30-yard field goal with 3:26 left in the third quarter.
Sanchez was accurate (9-for-11 passing) but only threw for 59 yards and took three sacks in addition to his pick-six. Tebow didn't contribute much with his arm or legs, completing only 5-of-14 passes for 69 yards while gaining five yards on two rushing attempts. He was sacked four times.
For more on the Giants, check out Big Blue View. Find more coverage of the Jets over at Gang Green Nation. Get the inside scoop on both of New York's NFL franchises over at SB Nation New York.


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Sit start on a crimp (right) and a sidepull/rail thing (left), bump up the rail, and bring your right hand over. Shoot for the lip and top out. It is easier without the sit start.
From Louisa Lake, head down the bike trail until you get to a slight pulloff area with a rock that has "Keep Exercising" painted on it (can't miss it if you come in from Louisa lake. but not as obvious if you are coming in from the other direction). Go around the large, slab-like boulder to find the trail, and you come to another boulder with this problem on it (you can't really miss it). The problem is right on the front of it.


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Sometimes I feel like I am done with dating, being single, and worrying about who I will spend my life with. Wouldn't it be more pleasant to just end all the uncertainty and get married already? There are strong arguments on both sides of the aisle.
On one hand "Unmarried twenty-somethings are more likely to be depressed, drink excessively, and report lower levels of satisfaction than their married counterparts" (The Case for Getting Married Young).
On the other hand "Delayed marriage has elevated the socioeconomic status of women, especially more privileged women and their partners, allowed women to reach other life goals, and reduced the odds of divorce" (The Knot). Tough decision.
If you are like me, and have decided to postpone marriage until you have the rest of your life more or less sorted, here are 23 things you can (and some you should) do to fill the emptiness inside and become a more interesting, well rounded person at the same time!
1. Sneak into a hot tub that isn't yours
2. Learn to dance and go dancing
3. Learn a skill that pays more than $8 an hour
4. Explore the Outdoors: Go camping, skiing, hiking, rafting, etc
5. Buy expensive toys you wanted as a kid and play with them
6. Start a small business
7. Make Youtube videos with your friends
8. Throw a party
9. Learn to cook and use it on your friends/dates
10. Move out and support yourself financially
11. Clean up your act: drink less, eat healthier, work out more, tidy your room
12. Play hide and go seek outside at night (Also Fugitive)
13. Help a random stranger who needs it
14. Do a photoshoot with a friend and try to look like models
15. Graduate high school and college or Stop-out of school and Hack Your Education
16. Make out with a stranger
17. Build something with your hands
18. Revamp your wardrobe for adulthood (Girls, Guys)
19. Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
20. Travel as much of the world as you can
22. Vote in an election
23. Keep a journal/diary of it all (or at least the best and worst parts).
Happy New Years!
I borrowed the concept and title for this article from WanderOnwards.com
Further Reading:
Knot Yet - A Very Comprehensive Report on this Topic
People who marry young are happier, but those who marry later earn more - Washington Post article based on the above mentioned report.
Last week my friend Matt came to visit me in Palo Alto. This was three weeks after my resignation at Google (More to come on that in a different post) and I was starting to feel a bit down and directionless, a feeling I had taken to describing as "empty inside". Matt and I held an ongoing discussion over the course of the following week about why I felt this way, what the point of life is, and how to best go about the process of becoming fully formed adults.
Near the end of our week together we attended a lecture by John Doerr at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. John Doerr is one of the richest men in the world and he had a number of interesting things to say:
Your business school grades do not matter, the connections you make do.
He was not accepted into Stanford when he was a student.
He recommends getting real world experience at startups before becoming a venture capitalist.
Hard technical skills are important for entrepreneurs.
Every twenty-something should read The Defining Decade by Meg Jay.
When a man worth over two billion dollars tells you to read a book it is almost always in your best interest to listen.
While Matt and I agreed on some of the points Meg addresses in her book before we read it, there were many new realizations to be had and great confirmation for ideas that we had already discussed. The Defining Decade is divided into three sections: Work, Love, and The Brain and the Body.
Perhaps the most relevant for me at this point in my life is that I must pick a direction for my career and commit without worrying about the other directions I am potentially killing off. I am worried that by choosing to go down one route, I am losing the opportunity to take a different path as I will spend at least a year or two exploring direction A and I won't be able to afford making a U-turn to try option B if things don't work out. Apparently this is a common worry and Meg points out that by not making a choice not only am I not leaving my options open, I am actually letting them slowly diminish as time goes by. By taking action immediately and beginning to build "Identity Capital" (The experiences and skills that define who we are as adults) I will actually have more options down the line as going out and doing things opens doors and broadens horizons.
I plan on getting married around 26. People always laugh at me when I say this because "You can't plan love" or something like that. I'm not saying I can but that seems like a good time to get married and Meg agrees. Up until 25 the divorce statistics are in favor of waiting but after reaching that milestone the biological statistics tell you to get married right away, at least if you plan on having kids. Who to marry though? My biggest fear about getting married is that I might end up divorced or unhappily married to the wrong person. Meg explains that although opposites may sometimes attract, sames actually stay together. When measured by attractiveness, age, religion, political views, education, religion, and intelligence more similar couples tend to stay together more than those with vast differences. Researchers call these obvious matching qualities "deal breakers not match makers". While a muslim/atheist marriage might end in divorce, there is no guarantee that two atheists will live happily ever after. In The Defining Decade Meg has the best framework I have ever encountered for quickly quantifying your personality compatibility with a potential partner. I don't want to spoil anything so flip to page 112 when you get the book and check it out.
The Brain and The Body
Unfortunately for us twenty-somethings we have to make some of the most important decisions of our life in the next ten years but our brains aren't fully formed yet and we don't really know how the world works. If we wait until we have enough experience to make fully informed decisions with fully formed brains we will be 30 and forcing marriage, kids, and career success into the five years in between 30 and 35 is nearly impossible. In this section Meg urges us to think about the long term trajectory of our lives and make a simple timeline plotting out Education, Career, Marriage, and Kids to make sure we are making logical choices
These are just the most important things I took away from The Defining Decade and I'm sure that if you read the book you will have other realizations as well. I'm really glad I found this book when I did (three days before my 20'th birthday); it really helped me clear my head, lose some anxiety, and prepare to head out and dominate the next ten years. I hope it does you as much good as it did me.
I am always talking about how the Bay Area is the best place in the world to find opportunities. If you are young and want to change the world, have an influential position in biotech, nanotech, artificial intelligence graphic design, venture capital, grow as a person, or just make a pile of cash this is one of the best places to be.
Since moving here in February 2012 my worldview has expanded in ways I wouldn't have been able to understand before. I met people that I used to read about in the news (in fact I work for one of them and live with another), I worked at one of the best companies to work for in America, met a number of awesome people who convinced me to apply for the Thiel Fellowship, attend numerous awesome events at Stanford, and of course partied hard with the future business leaders of america.
I invite you to come join me in the center of the world.
Here are the events I will be attending next week:
Events in the Bay Area for March 4'th-8'th
Massive Party at My House - March 1
Dale Stephens Book Launch Party - March 2
Launch Hackathon Judging - March 4
Andrew Ng Talk at Stanford - March 4
Geoff Donaker Talk at Stanford - March 5
Launch Hackathon Finalist Pitches - March 5
Gideon Yu Talk At Stanford - March 6
Adam D'Angelo Talk At Stanford - March 7
Guy Kawasaki Talk at Stanford - March 8
Recently I have experienced a number of crazy firsts. The latest in this series of events is my spur of the moment trip to NYC for the 20 Under 20 Summit.The 20 Under 20 Summit is an event hosted by the Thiel Fellowship to bring the applicants and recipients of the fellowship together in one place for a week of speakers, workshops, and networking.
I was aware that the summit was happening but had no plans of attending until I discovered one of my new roommates was going to present — A great example of serendipity in action —. I checked the flights and was able to book one for about $400 so I decided to join him! I had a great time and took lots of photographs and a few videos.
I came away from the conference with four important takeaways:
Networking is not about making connections, it's about making friends.
I am relatively new to the idea of networking and it has taken me until now to realize that most people are doing it wrong.
The most common type of networking is to meet as many people as possible and try and get something from them, whether that be a meeting, an introduction, or advice. This is going about things incorrectly. This is very impersonal and doesn't build a real connection. People have no obligation to give you anything and going around asking is plain rude, inconsiderate, and generally off putting.
There is a second group of people (Which until the summit I was pretty firmly a part of) who are doing essentially the same thing, except they are looking to offer value to the other person rather than asking for something straight away. This is not terrible as at least you aren't being rude, and hopefully if you are offering real value this can be effective.
What I discovered this weekend, however obvious this may seem, is that there is a third kind of networking and it is the best of all. It is simply called making friends. Far more enjoyable and effective than the previous styles of networking, making friends makes much more sense. Rather than walking around talking about what projects you are working on, what you have to offer, and what you need; forming a real personal connection ensures that both people will want to work together in the future and there is always another time to talk about the details of your current project. Is this more work? Sure. You have to set your ego and insecurities aside and open up to another person on a real level. This is something I am still working on myself, and I think all of us will be better off if we move towards this model of networking.
There are a lot of other amazing bright and inspired people your age, they just aren't evenly distributed.
I'm not going to lie, as a kid I really thought I was the shit. In my environment there were very few people who were motivated, forward thinking, and driven. This lead me to think I was going to just absolutely dominate life without ever having to try too hard. Boy was I surprised when I moved to the bay and realized there were thousands, maybe even millions of people just like me and many significantly farther along than I am. Being around these amazing individuals has been humbling but also inspiring, providing me a target to shoot for. Going to the Summit was another such experience. Being in a room with 250 people that are every bit as awesome as you are really helps to both put things in perspective and motivate you to work even harder.
Side note on this topic: I noticed this weekend that the most interesting people tend to talk the least about themselves. If you want to meet someone really cool, engage the guy or girl that is spending the least time talking themselves up and the most time learning about others. Chances are they are more accomplished than most of the people in the group.
It's generally best to spend at least a little time planning a trip BEFORE leaving.
I have never spent more than a few hours in NYC (With my parents) and I spent exactly zero minutes preparing before the trip. Diwank and I arrived late at night in the middle of blizzard and immediately after hurricane Sandy to a situation that was a bit like something you would see in a disaster movie like Day After Tomorrow.
As we asked around it became more and more apparent we should have planned transportation before arriving. Could we take the subway? Yes, no problem, head to ??? Beach Station. Oh, actually no we can't do that, according to a passerby its underwater. No problem though the doorman told us, we can take Skytrain to Jamaica Station transfer to X train, then transfer to Y train at Atlantic and then walk 6 blocks in the blizzard to our AirBnB apartment. Yeah right. We ended up taking a taxi down the HIGHWAY at 40MPH due to the snow and slush coating the roads. There were cars spun out on the sides of the road, tow trucks and police everywhere, and miles of houses without power along the north side of the road.
We arrived safely (For $60+ dollars) but it took us at least another day to really figure out the subways. Thankfully the blizzard was short lived and the weather was amazing for the remainder of the visit. Notwithstanding, next time I will plan (Especially transportation) a bit more before I arrive. Good times, just not necessarily something you want to repeat every time I visit somewhere new.
You can push yourself WAY beyond what you perceive as your current physical limits for lack of sleep and food given enough motivation.
The night before the conference Diwank and I had a surge of motivation. We decided to create a social movement to promote women in technology and discuss the issues surrounding this topic in a fun way. Grumpy the Bear was born. (More info on Grumpy: www.GrumpyIsHere.com) In order to pull this off we stayed up all night right before the beginning of the conference. Looking back this was probably I'll advised, but seeing what we were able to accomplish with $100, the computer in Staples, and a teddy bear is pretty cool. It's easy to make excuses when it comes to executing on ideas (Especially those that could result in you appearing foolish if they fail) but what separates the winners from the losers is the ability to set aside excuses, do the work, and put yourself out there for the world to see. As Jim O'Niell said in his closing remarks "Just Do It".
Pictures and Videos of Alexander Berger's Adventures In New York
Tony Robbins with Alexander Berger at Dreamforce
Day 3 - Friday 9/21
This is the final installment of a 3 part account of my experience at Dreamforce 2012.
Part 1 is located here, and Part 2 is here.
Going into the Tony Robbins Keynote today I was extremely skeptical. Through reading an article on The Verge which lead me to the following article on Saltydriod.info, I learned that Tony used his good name to add legitimacy to a scamy info product called New Money Masters created in association with Frank Kern, Mike Koenigs and other shady characters, all members of The Syndicate. These people sell info products of questionable legitimacy/quality/originality and many of them have been fined heavily by the FTC. James Ray, one of the "Experts" featured in the film/book/web series The Secret, even spent time in prison for killing a few of his seminar attendees!
So obviously I was pretty skeptical of Tony as a person, and the value of his talk. The main concept covered in his 3 hour session was that your emotional state is a key part of performing well in your career, relationships, and life in general. This is an idea that is found in other areas of success training from sports to dating and I absolutely agree that controlling your emotional state is a very important skill. Tony incorporated some partner exercises and the like to try and help people develop "triggers" for getting into a good state, the idea being that focus (What you chose to think about mentally) and physiology (What you do with your body) combine to create your state. Being in a positive mental state allows you to be in the moment and perform at a higher level. This was nothing new to me, but it was a nice surface level refresher.
Summary: Tony may be a bad man, but he is a great charismatic public speaker. Wouldn't want to work with him.
Biotech and Alexander Berger at Dreamforce
Day 2 - Thursday 9/20
This is Part 2 of a 3 part account of my experience at Dreamforce 2012.
Part 1 can be found here, Part 3 is here.
Emerging medical technology sounds cool but until today I knew next to nothing about this industry. I started today by attending 2 talks hosted by UCSF.
The first talk by Thomas Ferrin covered using interactive 3D models to guide drug development. His group, Resource for Biocomputing, Visualization, and Informatics or RBVI for short, created Chimera to help researchers build these models and print them via commercially available 3D printers.
Up next was Mobility and Healthcare - Promises and Reality, discussing the social and mobile nature of healthcare in the future. The product I found most fascinating, a Web/Mobile app called GreenDot, uploads data from Glucose/Insulin monitors/injectors to the web and creates an intuitive and shareable visual dashboard that helps amateurs and professionals alike easily discover trends in a patients blood sugar levels and remedy dangerous irregularities.
This is the first generation for something that could eventually act as an artificial; pancreas: Reading the glucose level in the patient's bloodstream and injecting the appropriate amount of insulin intelligently (and socially) in realtime. Unfortunately for diabetics this may still be a few years of due to the extremely tough FDA approval process for medical devices.
Revolutionary stuff!
After grabbing some biscuits and gravy with hash browns for $2 at Denny's I headed over to the main and final event of the evening: Fireside Chat with Colin Powell and Jeff Immelt CEO of GE.
They talked about the future of education, why Iran is not really as much of a threat as the media makes them out to be, and the increasing speed of technological change. Definitely a talk worth watching.
One more day to go!
Marc Benioff, Richard Branson, and 75,000 Fans
Day 1 - Wednesday 9/19
This is the first installment of a 3 part account of my experience at Dreamforce 2012.
Part 2 is located here and Part 3 is here.
Last week I was super excited to be able to attend Dreamforce X at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. I got to listen to inspiring talks, meet wonderful people, and experience the insanity that is a 75,000+ person conference.
This is the 1'st of 3 posts covering my Dreamforce experience.
Day 1 - Wednesday 9/19
Today began with the main keynote address from Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce and host of this event. This was a 2.5 hour long address with visits from many senior executives from firms such as Ford, GE, Virgin Airlines, and Yelp among others. The main concept that was repeated over and over is that "business is social". What exactly that means varies from company to company but the basic model that seemed to carry across every business is connecting the customers to the company, the employees to the executives, and the suppliers to their vendors and retailers. In the case of Coke, Toyota, and GE, this chain extended all the way down to connecting the companys physical products to the customers via social media. This is essentially the first generation of semi-intelligent communicative machines. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the GE example (Something about hooking Jet Engines up to a facebook style feed in order to monitor, and eventually tweak them for efficiency) but Coke's idea is nothing short of brilliant: Coca Cola Freestyle is a new socially aware coke machine that knows who you are when you approach it to buy a drink, allows you to create custom drinks on the fly, and shares your mixes with your friends.
Next up was my favorite event of the conference, a fireside chat between Marc Benioff and Richard Branson. This was the first time I made it into the actual room where the events were held (VS videoconferencing overflow rooms across the street at Moscone West) and I was blown away by the size of the room. Much larger than a highschool football stadium.
I was really inspired by Richard Branson. He started his empire with a record company, expanded his brand into several hundred others businesses, and is currently working on the first commercial space flights.
Richard says he likes to manage his companies like a family, truly caring for his employees. This attitude stems from his first startup where he says, "We were sleeping together". He then went on to say that when you sell a company, "You're selling a group of people". All sounded a bit strange and sexual to me, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume it was just sage business advice, worded a bit strangely :)
Describing his unique marketing tactics: "If you are a smaller company, taking on a bigger company, you have to be ready and willing to pull their tail quite a bit". As an example, you have to check out his British Airways prank. Definitely their best stunt ever.
Richard lives life much like a rockstar. He has a private island, once upon a time took some interesting pictures (NSFW), and in his own words "I spent many a night getting stoned as you do when you're a teenager… Or whatever…" This is likely due to the people he hung out with and the crazy stories he experienced as a young music producer: "Keith Richards was [at my house/studio] one day. He wasn't there with his own wife, he was there with someone elses wife." And then shit got crazy… This story does involve nudity and a gun, you have to watch Richard tell it himself.
I couldn't agree more with his stance on drugs. He is on Brazil's National Drug Commission and believes the war on drugs has completely failed. He is in favor of decriminalize all drugs, and treating addiction as the health problem that it is. Before moving on to the next topic he quickly adds, "In America It's almost a racist issue because 80% of people that end up in prison in America happen to be black." I learned about that in John Fox's sociology class but you won't hear that mentioned too often in public. Major bonus points from me.
Final point about Richard Branson:
Richard Branson wants to make the world a better place. In contrast to many activists, he actually has the power to institute change. I think people say money corrupts because they don't want to recognize the truth: many normal people ARE corrupt, having money simply gives someone the power to act out their designs on the world. Richard however obviously has good designs. In a prominent example, The Elders program assembles independant world leaders to work together for peace and human rights. They even tried to stop the Iraq War before it started!
Summary of Day 1: Massive conference, very impressive. Massive amounts of hype about the social enterprise, some of it likely true. Richard Branson is my new role model: he came off as a deeply compassionate, intelligent, and powerful man and I hope that I have the chance to work with him/be like him in the future.
This afternoon I was listening to NPR: All Things Considered coverage of the teacher strike in Chicago and I noticed a glaringly obvious oversight that I would have missed in the past. The story covered the issues at hand (Pay cuts and a new method for evaluating teacher performance), two sides of the debate (The mayor of chicago and the teachers union), and the possible political implications for Obama (Chicago being his hometown and all) but completely failed to get any input from those affected most: The Students Themselves!This is not just a one-time oversight. The reality it is part of a larger problem in the way education is managed in America, and likely around the world. Education is seen as a path for stodgy academics to design, and kids to follow without question. While this may have worked to fill jobs of the past, nowadays many teachers haven't even heard of the jobs many middle schoolers will be doing when they graduate. In a report titled "The Shape of Jobs to Come" Fast Future, an organization dedicated to the Identification and analysis of future trends, "highlighted examples of the kinds of jobs, careers and professions that could result from advances in science and technology in the period from 2010 to 2030". A few of the jobs they found are likely going to materialize as key professions are Nano Medic, Bodypart Maker, and Memory Augmentation Specialist. There are already 3 million US jobs that can't be filled because there aren't enough people possessing the skills necessary to do them. This is a massive failing of the education system and that gap will only widen if our schools stay stuck in a 20'th century paradigm.
Education should be about empowering students to adapt and innovate in an ever changing world, not memorizing terms or formulas for a test. Recently I came across a catchy business event titled "Ideas Are Worthless" and I can't help but apply this to education. "Information is Worthless", or at least highly overrated. There is so much raw information in the world today, spending middle and high school memorizing random snippets of it seems incredibly useless for most students. While collecting information in their heads may be great for academics, the majority of students need to learn how to interpret the world around them, solve problems, think critically and independently, communicate effectively, and it definitely wouldn't hurt if they knew how to program a computer.
While I don't believe that middle school teachers need to be preparing their students to be nano medics (Although that sounds amazingly cool) it is time we realize that our current education model is clunky, slow, inefficient, and completely removed from reality. We need to accept that massive change is INEVITABLE and create a new model that prepares our students to adapt, innovate, and thrive in the environment they will be graduating into. The future is here, and we are not ready.
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4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Startup Pitching Skills
This week I attended Startup Pitch Bootcamp hosted by Adeo Ressi CEO of the Founders Institute.
I pitched Bets Between Friends, an idea I came up with last week: A web/mobile app for 18-30 year old males to formally place and collect on bets with their friends. To place a bet you simply specify the terms, duration, and amount of the bet and it is sent to your friend via email/the app on his phone. He can then chose to accept or decline the bet. While casual bets with your buddies often go unpaid, the simple process of placing the bet through Bets Between Friends formalizes the wager and increases the likelihood that you will be able to collect on your bet in the future. With Facebook and Paypal integration, betting between friends couldn't be more simple.
There are three different types of pitch: Elevator Pitch (1-2 Minutes), Competition Pitch (3-5 Minutes), and Funding Pitch (30 Minutes). They each have their own format and purpose. At the bootcamp we focused on elevator pitches and this is what I learned Adeo:
You are going to use your elevator pitch EVERYWHERE: networking events, parties, co-founder events, chatting up investors, recruiting team members, and even explaining what you do to friends. In order to have an amazing pitch, you must demonstrate that you are passionate, knowledgeable, confident, and sincere. An elevator pitch is definitely the first pitch to master as it it is unlikely you will ever get the chance to make a longer pitch if you can't adequately explain your business succinctly first.
1. Follow The Basic Template
Adeo was a proponent of the following format for the first sentence or two of your pitch and I have to agree, this seems like the best way to introduce your idea/company:
My company, insert name of company, is developing a defined offering to help a defined audience solve a problem with secret sauce.
Once you have your first sentence perfectly optimized, you will be able to communicate what your company is all about in less than 30 seconds! The leaves you an additional 30 seconds to a minute to add details and end with a strong ask whether that means letting your listener know you are looking for investors, office space, or a software engineer.
2. Practice Your Pitch A LOT!
Even before you have your pitch perfectly dialed in you should start practicing it. Practice In front of the mirror, with family and friends, at toastmasters, in front of a camera, at a pitch event, wherever. Get as much feedback as you can get but don't put too much weight on positive feedback especially from family members/friends. Just keep practicing until it feels natural. When I competed in a public speaking competition I must have repeated my 5 minute speech over 50 times before getting onstage. Practice doesn't necessarily make perfect, but it can keep you from making embarrassing mistakes when you are under pressure.
3. Don't Sound Like an Idiot
Adeo was very clear that using buzzwords like disruptive technology, or best in class or superlatives like first, only, or fastest, makes you sound extremely naive and drives investors to the exit at the first opportunity. Acronyms are best avoided as well. Remember your point is to inform, not try to sound smart and tech savvy.
4. Be Confidant
You have to display confidence via body language, eye contact, and voice tone. If you aren't confident about your company no one else will be either. To start with, don't cross your arms or put your hands in your pockets. These are defensive/insecure postures. You want to stand up straight, smile, and speak clearly and loud enough that the people in the back of the room can hear you easily.
But hey, don't take me too seriously. I've never actually raised funding. I'll update this post after I raise a $1 million seed round :) Here are some actual great pitches I found online:
Detailed Breakdown of Next Big Sound Pitch (Skip to 8 minutes for the good stuff)
Top 10 Pitches from Founders Showcase (Strictly Startups)
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Nick Chipman, 'McEverything': Man builds $141.33 McDonald's dream sandwich
(CNN) - Craving McDonald's and willing to spend $141.33? A McEverything it is -- and a Diet Coke to wash it all down.
Nick Chipman purchased one of every breakfast and lunch sandwich at a McDonald's in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to make a "McEverything."
"Obviously, everything at McDonalds starts with a 'Mc'," as Chipman said. The number one thing on the 32-year-old's list of life goals was to make this monstrous sandwich.
"I have kind of a weird bucket list. Most people are like, 'Hey, I want to go skydiving.' Mine was like, 'Hey, I want to make a McEverything," said Chipman.
The workers at the McDonald's franchise were not at all upset by Chipman's large order, but rather shocked. "They were like, are you seriously going to eat all this?" Chipman said.
However, his family wasn't at all surprised. "They are kind of used to my ridiculous food creations by now," Chipman admitted.
To make the McEverything, Chipman used "lots and lots of bamboo skewers" to keep the gigantic sandwich together. Then he disassembled it and filled up his fridge with enough sandwiches for about another three days.
When asked about director Morgan Spurlock's film "Super Size Me" which shows a man following a McDonald's diet for a month, Chipman said, "That documentary had an adverse effect on me. It doesn't affect me the way that everyone else I know got affected by it."
Instead, he craved food from McDonald's.
Of his idea, Chipman said, "People either think it's hilarious or hate it." He added, "It is the same as going to the grocery store and buying food for seven days."
Thankfully, Chipman doesn't have to worry too much about a gym membership after finishing the McEverything. "The owner of the place where my wife works pays for (the employees') gym memberships and he pays for mine too. He just assumed, 'Hey, you need to go to the gym.'"
What else in on his bucket list? About fifty other food items. "I think my next plan is to make some custom giant tortilla. Get one of everything at Taco Bell and make a giant burrito; wrap everything up in a tortilla," Chipman said.
And for the record, no, he did not order fries with his McEverything.
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Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether signed an executive order banning City employees from carrying a gun on City property.
Mayor Mike Huether and Police Chief Doug Barthel made the announcement Wednesday. Mayor Huether said the new executive order revises an ordinance prohibiting all people from carrying guns on City property. Huether and Barthel said the old executive order was unenforceable and unconstitutional.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Mayor Huether explained the new executive order is constitutional because city government can regulate city employees.
Mayor Huether said the revision of this executive order is one of more than 20 city ordinances up for revision.
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There will be a demolition ceremony at the Florida Citrus Bowl today, to clear the way for a $200 million reconstruction project at the 77-year-old venue.
percent of the existing stadium will be demolished and reconstructed
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The new stadium will have added seating capabilities as well. There will be seating in a lower bowl, including individual seats on the sidelines and bleacher seats with backs in the end zones. There will be a new club level, including a combination of enclosed and open-air clubs and fan decks, and new suites will be added on the west side of the stadium.
When finished, the new Citrus Bowl will have 56,000 seats with an ability to increase to 65,000 seats with temporary seating, and many of those seats will have an extra six inches of leg room.
Other reconstruction highlights include new team facilities and operations areas on Main Concourse, a new kitchen, and technological enhancements.
The city hopes to reopen the new Citrus Bowl in time for the Florida Classic in November.
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Two Pennsylvania state representatives received the third annual "Friend of Penn State" legislative award from the Penn State Alumni Association for the significant role they have played in the continued improvement of Penn State.
Michael K. Hanna (D-76th District) and Thomas H. Killion (R-168th District) received their awards June 20 at Penn State's University Park campus. They were named by the Legislative Education and Advocacy Committee of Alumni Council, the governing body of the Penn State Alumni Association.
"Mike Hanna is known by his colleagues and everyone who works with him in Harrisburg as an 'honest broker' who deals fairly and honestly with people on all sides of an issue," said Les Firth, chair of Alumni Council's Legislative Education and Advocacy Committee. "This has served him and his constituents very well."
A 1977 graduate of Lock Haven University, Hanna also earned a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980.
"Representative Killion has been a great friend to the University at large and the Brandywine campus as well," Firth said.
Killion is deputy whip and vice chair of the House Insurance Committee. A 1979 graduate of Penn State, he has served in the legislature since 2003.


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Flowers That Save Your Footsies? Yes, Please!
July 2, 2012
Strappy heels? So sexy. Claw toes? Not so much. Leave the slipping and sliding to the kiddies and adorn the inside of your heels with anti-slip Foot Petals. We put them to the test in our favorite pair of open-toes and then rushed back to buy a couple dozen more. Hey, we like shoes, don't judge!
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Westminster College awarded undergraduate degrees to five students at the completion of the summer term.
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Kylee Bennett, who majored in communication studies, is a daughter of Samuel Bennett and Renee Wilson, Kersey, and a graduate of St. Marys Area High School.
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Daniel Chesky, who majored in sociology, is a son of Robert and Terry Chesky and a graduate of Our Lady Sacred Heart High School.
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Melissa Wayne, who majored in music education, is a daughter of Thomas and Tina Wayne and a graduate of Montour High School.
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Nicholas Divjak, who majored in biology, is a son of Robert and Virginia Crowl and a graduate of Beaver Local High School.
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Jacquelin Linville, who majored in sociology, is a daughter of Richard and Tena Linville and a graduate of Oak Forest High School.
About Westminster College...
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is a top tier liberal arts college, a national leader in graduation rate performance, and a "Great School, Great Price," according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster ranked 38th among liberal arts colleges, according to the Washington Monthly College Guide, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of "The Best 373 Colleges" and "Best in the Northeast" by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President's Honor Roll for excellence in service learning.
Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus. Visit www.westminster.edu/advantage to view "Advantage: Westminster" A Strategic Plan 2010-2020.


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DWP expects 'very few' affected by 'bedroom tax' error
The Department for Work and Pensions said the regulations were now being amended and that it still believed its earlier estimate of the numbers affected by 'bedroom tax' errors was correct.
A spokesman said: "We expect very few people to be affected by this - around 5,000 - and are working with councils to ensure affected claimants are kept informed.
"The removal of the spare room subsidy means we still pay the majority of most claimants' rent, but the taxpayer can no longer afford to pay the £500 million cost of claimants' extra bedrooms."


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I am already neutered, housetrained, and up to date with shots.
Meet Rudy, a handsome 6 year old Australian Shepherd weighing about 70 pounds. He was heartlessly left behind when his owners moved away. Some of the neighbors were feeding him occasionally but that's no life for this loving dog. Rudy is very friendly, easy to train and loves attention. It is in his nature to herd, so a home with cats would not be a good idea for him. Rudy would love a fenced yard where he can run and get out his energy. He also walks well on a leash. Rudy is an HHS dog. Regretfully we are no longer able to adopt to RI and MA applicants. ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED. CONTACT US AT email@example.com
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RUDY, a Hagerstown Australian Shepherd dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Australian Shepherd for sale in Hagerstown, or seeking a Australian Shepherd dog from a breeder in Hagerstown.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Hagerstown already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Hagerstown breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
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Tomato Nation Read-Along #6: Poll
I assume my preference here is clear. Heh.
Actually, I'd love to read any of these, but let's see what you pick. The Wallace is back for another round, joined by the Zinn, and we've got some other well-known names in the pack.
Poll's open until Friday. Pick us a winner!
Which book(s) would you read along with? (You can pick as many as 3.)
- Consider the Lobster (David Foster Wallace) / essays (34%, 86 Votes)
- Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace (Scott Thorson) / celebrity gossip (31%, 78 Votes)
- A People's History of the United States (Howard Zinn) / history (29%, 73 Votes)
- Old New York (Edith Wharton) / novellas (25%, 64 Votes)
- Slouching Towards Bethlehem (Joan Didion) / essays (22%, 57 Votes)
- Music For Chameleons (Truman Capote) / essays and stories (13%, 33 Votes)
- Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman (Jon Krakauer) / biography (13%, 33 Votes)
- Against The Machine: Being Human in the Age of the Electronic Mob (Lee Siegel) / social criticism? (11%, 27 Votes)
- Too Much Money (Dominick Dunne) / fiction (10%, 25 Votes)
- Herzog on Herzog (Paul Cronin) / film (2%, 6 Votes)
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Reposting this. American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, March 12th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in SW Portland . Are you interested in donating?
Win Free Blazer Tickets!!
First 30 people to sign-up and donate will be entered into a drawing for a free pair of courtside tickets to the 3/22 Blazers' game against the Washington Wizards!!
The American Red Cross is desperately in need of blood. There will be plenty of goodies there including donuts, cookies, Indian food, etc. Please also forward this on to anyone else you know that may be interested.
What: Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
When: Saturday, March 12th, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 9925 SW 35th Drive, Portland, OR 97219
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The Daily Freeman reports Saturday the apparent remains were discovered in the basement of the home, in a sealed container behind a false wall. Police say the home belonged to James Nichols, who died at age 82 last December. Police say he reported his wife Joann missing in December 1985 after she didn't show up for an appointment at a beauty parlor. She was never found.
Police say the contractor discovered the container with the apparent remains Friday night.
The paper says the Dutchess County Medical Examiner will work to identify the apparent human remains.
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A north Texas teenager is recovering in the hospital after he was shot in the face Sunday afternoon. Police say the boy was shot when he and a friend were playing with a handgun inside a home in Haltom City. Investigators don't expect to file charges in the case. They say it was an accidental shooting. Doctors say the boy should make a full recovery.
Mold in a dorm at the University of Texas-San Antonio has forced several students to pack up and move into a motel. The mold is toxic and can cause breathing problems. However, experts say it is fairly easy to clean. Last May, 450 students were evacuated because of mold in the same building, but officials say the two infestations are unrelated.
The heat in Houston led to the death of a baby girl. Neighbors found the six month-old inside this car on Sunday. Temperatures that day reached 107 degrees. Police say the baby was in the car for at least four hours. The family apparently went into the apartment and took a nap, leaving the baby in the car.
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