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- Test the effectiveness of two different landing pages for one of their clients, ETF Provider, WisdomTree
- Increase conversions
- Decrease cost per acquisition (CPA)
- Conduct fast, e!ective experiments with definitive results
Conducted ad group experiments with AdWords Campaign Experiments (ACE) to compare the conversion rate of two different landing pages for their ads.
- Increased conversions over 400%
- Decreased CPA by more than 80%
On August 3rd 2010, Google Announced: Adwords Campaign Experiments (ACE). As Google explains "ACE is a free tool that makes it easier to test and precisely measure the impact of changes to your keywords, bids, Ad Groups and placements."
SEER's PPC team took advantage of this new tool to substantially increase conversion rates for WisdomTree – over 400%.
In 2010, Google conducted a case study on SEER's landing page experiment for WidsomTree using ACE:
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SEER interactive was founded in 2002 as a one-person search firm that has since grown to a seasoned team of 20 top-notch search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) consultants serving a variety of clients from local Philadelphia companies to major brands and international clients as far away as India.
Each member of the SEER team is committed to ongoing training and certification in order to become either an SEO or an SEM specialist. All employees, regardless of experience and tenure, share the title "Associate" in this egalitarian firm. The firm is focused on giving back to the community, and employees all participate in philanthropic activities. The same ethos of integrity is reflected in dealings with clients.
"We are very specialized in SEO and SEM, and we will actually turn down business with a client if we think their needs and requirements are not a good fit for our expertise," says Bonnie Schwartz, an SEM Associate at SEER Interactive. "Our motto is 'be good to your clients and they will be good to you.' This is especially important because we generate 100% of our business from referrals."
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SEER's SEM Associates spend upwards of 80% of their time using the industry's leading tool – Google AdWords. They keep up to date with new developments in AdWords, and strive to be early adopters of features that have the potential to help clients achieve better returns. "Our clients trust us explicitly, so we are often able to experiment and try new, results-driven tools," says Crystal Anderson, SEM Associate. "When we heard about AdWords Campaign Experiments, we knew it would be a great fit for several of our clients."
AdWords Campaign Experiments (ACE) is a feature within AdWords that allows marketers to accurately test and measure changes to keywords, bids, ads, ad groups, and placements. ACE allows marketers to test and measure changes in real time by executing experimental changes to their campaigns on a percentage of their tra"c while keeping settings unchanged on the remaining percentage of traffic. By performing this type of simultaneous split test, ACE can provide valuable information on whether or not changes will produce statistically significant results.
"Before, we would measure the impact of changes to an account by analyzing performance before and after a change was made," says Schwartz. "The issue with this approach is that there are many outside factors, such as offline branding, seasonal demand, or changes in what competitors are doing that can affect results beyond changes to campaigns. We quickly realized that ACE would solve the dilemma that occurs when external factors are introduced into the testing process."
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Schwartz and Anderson first used ACE with their client WisdomTree, an exchangetraded fund ("ETF") sponsor and asset manager located in New York City. The company had recently developed two new landing pages, and wanted to see which converted better. For WisdomTree, a conversion occurs when a user fills out a form on the company's landing page, resulting in a lead.
Simple process, stunning returns
According to Schwartz, the testing process was easy. She started by duplicating WisdomTree's ad groups and renaming them using AdWords Editor. The ad groups were identical in terms of keywords, bids, and settings. The only variation between them was the destination URL where the ads directed users. In the original, control set of ad groups, the destination URL brought users to an education-focused landing page, with the form discoverable via a rollover button. In the new, experiment ad groups, the landing page featured the form front-and-center.
To formally begin the experiment, Schwartz logged into the WisdomTree AdWords account. On the campaign settings tab, she filled in the details of the experiment – including the start and end dates for the test and the percentage of traffic on which they wanted the experiment to run – in this case 50%. "The process was easy and the results were phenomenal," says Schwartz. "The control ad groups with the lessobvious form had six conversions, while the experiment ad groups featuring the more prominent form had 32 conversions – that's an improvement in conversions of 433%. The results were statistically significant, so there's no disputing the results."
Continues Schwartz,"With the increase in conversions, we also saw a decrease in cost-per acquisition of more than 80%. We've had a major positive impact on our client's bottom line. Needless to say, we're sending all of WisdomTree's traffic to the 'winning' landing page. This is just the beginning for us in terms of experimenting with ACE to improve our clients' returns."


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Journal Sentinel TV and film critic Duane Dudek looks at life on the small and big screen, and some of the cool stuff on both.
Is Harry Potter a Democrat?
A bumper sticker spotted outside the theater at a recent screening for "Hairspray," read "Voldemort Votes Republican," a reference to the villain in the "Harry Potter" films.
But does this mean that the young wizard himself is a liberal Democrat? Unlikely. After all, he's British.
This bumper sticker has been around since the 2004 election but its revival is probably timed to the new "Harry Potter" film and book
Check out the response to it on the left and the right.
And here's an "analysis" of the debate on Steven Colbert's "truthiness" encyclopedia, Wikiality.
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MIT has long been recognized as a pinnacle of science, technology, and all things innovative. And, it has the credentials to prove it: in the last few years the institution has been recognized as the #1 college in the country by QS, a leading global career and education network; as the fifth-best college in the country by Forbes; and at or near the top in nearly every category in the U.S. News &World Report's annual rankings of the United States' best colleges and universities.
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The memorial service for slain St Petersburg Police Officer David Crawford will take place this morning at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church on Gandy Blvd in St. Pete. Here is the information you'll need in order to attend or navigate traffic.
The memorial service is set for Tuesday beginning at 11 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church 1900 Gandy Blvd
The service will include final police honors, a release of doves, a flyover and a 21-gun salute.
While Officer Crawford's memorial is open to the public, inside seating for Tuesday's memorial service will be limited to family, friends, and the local law enforcement community. Large video monitors and seating will be set up outside the church for remote viewing.
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For others, the Sears Essentials/Kmart lot will serve as the primary parking location. The Derby Lane Dog Track on Gandy Blvd will serve as excess overflow parking with a free shuttle only if the Sears Essentials/Kmart lot fills.
When the service concludes, Officer Crawford will be escorted to Gross Funeral Home in St. Petersburg.
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For many of us, the effort to translate Final Fantasy Type-0 seemed like a project that would never near completion. The game released in Japan back in 2011, and while so many had been waiting on pins and needles for Square ...
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'Hey kids, stop all the downloading' Hen Zemi author says
TAGRO, the person behind manga like Hen Zemi and artist behind Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt wants you to know that he is not pleased with your illegal downloading activity.After hearing Yana Toboso, the creator of Black...
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What Manga's Been Up To: Fansubs are Funny, Part 4
Some days, I am really happy I can't speak or read Japanese as well as I'd like. Why? Well because then, I'd be robbed of the pleasure of fansubs. And they are delightful. Especially when they're flubbed or just dead wrong. I...
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We know you guys love funny fansubs -- our original article on them is still one of our most popular. The beautiful thing about fansubbing is, it keeps happening, and along with it, our favorite funny moments keep happening (along with hilarious new ones). We decided to tweak our awesome new feature What Manga's Been Up To this week and turn it into an anime version as an excuse to bust out some new fansubs for you!
I wanted to screencap my bootleg DVD of Ponyo for this post (and yes, I watched it because I was both desperate and stupid), but the fansubs on it were so bad they ventured beyond funny and into completely retarded territory. I had to accept that what I was reading was what the inside of someone's thoughts looked like, and that was a terrifying realization to come to. It gives me the shivers just to think about it. Just hit the gallery and enjoy some hilarious fansub moments -- it'll distract me from my terrible Ponyo bootleg memories!view full story + comments
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First Impressions: Kampfer
Summary: German gender-swapping magic leads to fanservice galore. Oh, and sometimes they fight too.I'm a big fan of gender-swapping anime, to the point that I will watch any show that includes genderbending as part of it's pr...
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Japanese companies try a new way to combat Internet piracy
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Rant: Stop with the 'F' bombs already!
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A New Triple-Net REIT You Should Leave on the Street
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- A new publicly traded REIT began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday.
Spirit Realty Capital (SRC) is a triple-net sector REIT based in Scottsdale and backed by Macquarie Group Holdings and hedge fund TPG-Axon among others. Morgan Stanley (MS) is the lead underwriter of the offering.
Spirit planned to sell 27.06 million shares between $16 and $18 each. It opened at $15.
Excluding fees, Spirit Realty expects to generate about $418 million from the IPO (assuming mid-point price of $17 per share) and of that, $399 million will be used to pay debts.Spirit counts $3.6 billion in real-estate investments and loans. Its 1,183 properties nationally were roughly 98.2% leased as of midyear. The majority (98.3%) of the company's assets are free-standing triple-net properties (1,096) and the remaining (1.7%) are commercial mortgages and equipment loans (87 properties). The weighted average lease term for the portfolio is 11.4 years and 96% of the properties provide for increases in future base rent. The portfolio of 1,096 owned properties are located in 47 states and are leased to approximately 165 tenants. Spirit's tenant base is comprised of 18 different industries, including general, specialty, and discount retail; restaurants; movie theaters; automotive dealers; educational and recreational facilities; and supermarkets. Spirit appears to have a diverse portfolio of tenants spread across markets and industries. According to the company's S-11, Spirit focuses on investing in properties leased to unrated small and middle market companies that are determined to have attractive credit characteristics and stable operating histories. My concern with Spirit's portfolio is that the tenant base has a high degree of non-rated credit and the exposure could lead to breaches or delay in payment of rent that may materially and adversely affect the company. Spirit's three largest tenants (based on average base rent) are Shopko/Pamida, 84 Properties and Carmike Cinemas -- representing around 40% of the overall portfolio. In an IPO, the owners are attempting to raise capital for expanding the business, to cash out their interest for estate planning or any other myriad of reasons that all result in one thing: a premium price that offers little chance for buying your stake at a discount.
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DEC head: No 'timetable' on NY fracking decision
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The state's top environmental official says his agency has no "timetable" for finishing shale gas drilling rules, with the completion date dependent on recommendations made by the health commissioner. Elected officials questioned Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens about the environmental review at a legislative budget hearing on Monday. He says he expects to get a report from Health Commissioner Nirav Shah in "a few weeks." Martens says there's no separate health study being reviewed by Shah and a panel of experts. He said they're reviewing DEC's entire environmental study, which he says runs "several thousand pages." If regulations aren't finalized by Feb. 27, they'll expire and will have to be put out for public comment again. That would likely extend a 4½-year drilling moratorium by months. (Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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10 militants detained in Farah operationBy Ramin Jan 8, 2012 - 19:24
FARAH CITY (PAN): Ten armed militants were detained during a police operation in western Farah province on Sunday, an official said.
The operation in Pusht-i-Rod district also led to the seizure of two anti-vehicle mines, four walkie-talkies, 50 kilograms of explosives and seventy kilograms of drugs.
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Apple Talks Cash, Share Price, at Investor Meeting
There's been a lot of attention paid to Apple's market share in both tablets and phones, and Cook addressed this topic during the meeting. He noted that Google's Android is on a lot of phones, but said that Apple has the lead in tablets, and is very aware of the competition. The CEO added that Apple could "press a button or two" to flood the market with devices, but said that this wouldn't be good for the company. He defined success as not making the most, but rather making the best.
Cook said that Apple's new campus, which is slated to be ready by 2016, will be one enormous building, at 2.8 million square feet. He said he hopes to break ground on the construction later this year.
He did touch on Apple's supply chain, particularly with regard to working conditions. Cook noted that Apple was focused on this area before it became a massive news story, adding that when the company found something wrong, it would report it. He mentioned that over 200,000 people are taking advantage of the college courses Apple has posted, and said that Apple has trained over 1 million workers on rights.
A couple of housekeeping matters were cleaned up as well. All of the company's directors were re-elected, including Al Gore, who has attracted some recent criticism. Gore, who co-founded Current TV, was instrumental in selling the cable news network to Al Jazeera for $500 million. Apple's accounting firm, Ernst & Young, was also approved. As executive stock retention proposal, dubbed "say on pay", which would have required top executives to hold 33% of the stock until retirement, failed. The proposal to require a Human Rights committee also failed. (See Apple's proxy statement in its entirety.)Apple shares were lower in Wednesday trading, off 0.98% to $444.59. -- Written by Chris Ciaccia in New York >Contact by Email. Follow @Commodity_Bull
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When Helen Mirren is relaxed, her face must look a bit, shall we say, grumpy. While she's lost in thought, strangers will approach and tell her to cheer up. ''I hate that!'' says the actress, sipping coffee at Claridge's Hotel in London. ''Someone comes up and says, 'Cheer up, love!' You know, f--- off! I want to head-butt them!''
Mirren hardly seems the head-butting type. Clad in a cleavage-revealing, pale pink dress, the British stage and screen vet looks considerably younger and sexier than her 61 years would suggest. Though a real-life Dame (an honor bestowed on her in 2003) and practically royalty among actors, Mirren isn't afraid to say what she thinks. In August, when she accepted the Emmy for playing the title role in HBO's miniseries Elizabeth I, Mirren claimed that her greatest triumph was not falling ''ass over tit'' on her way to collect the trophy.
Thanks to her latest role, we just might have more of those speeches to look forward to. In The Queen (opening this week in New York and L.A.), Mirren plays England's current monarch, Elizabeth II, during the days between the 1997 car crash that killed Princess Diana and her funeral. The movie focuses on newly elected prime minister Tony Blair's attempts to persuade the Queen to join in the unprecedented national mourning that the death of ''the People's Princess'' has provoked. Alternately damning and sympathetic toward Queen Elizabeth, director Stephen Frears' (High Fidelity) film is complex and controversial. Though the British press hasn't shied away from dredging up Mirren's youthful support for the antimonarchist Workers' Revolutionary Party, her performance has inspired critics to rise above politics: Even the royalty-supporting U.K. newspaper Daily Mail declared that she should ''win at least a nomination for Best Actress at next year's Oscars.'' (She has been nominated twice, as supporting actress, for 1994's Madness of King George and 2001's Gosford Park.)
Oscar nod or no, Mirren shouldn't expect any invitations for tea at Buckingham Palace. ''I was full of trepidation,'' she says of considering whether to sign on for the project. ''You know that the media is going to be on this like flies on s---. Every word out of your mouth is going to be scrutinized.'' Still, once Mirren committed, there was no hesitation. ''She just sort of gets on with it,'' says Frears. ''Most of the time my job was to stay out of the way and keep my mouth shut.''
Which is not to say there weren't tough moments. ''I saw the costumes and literally burst into tears,'' Mirren says of Her Highness' more-horse-lover-than-clotheshorse taste in head scarves, sensible skirts, and galoshes. ''But after the initial shock and the realization that I had to let go of vanity that I had to pull my head back and deliberately give myself a double chin and wrinkles once I got over that hump, I loved it.''
The role is hardly Mirren's first or even second royal figure. ''Shakespeare didn't write kitchen-sink dramas,'' defends the actress. ''Certainly, the maturer roles in Shakespeare are all queens. So, I've played a few. But I've played working-class women as well!'' Indeed, Mirren achieved international stardom as dogged but troubled detective Jane Tennison on the TV series Prime Suspect. In November, PBS will air the seventh, and final, installment. Of her decision to end the saga, she simply says, ''Because it's time.''
Even early on in her career, Mirren took risks. In her 20s, the actress' sensual stage appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company earned her the sobriquet ''the sex queen of Stratford.'' The queen then expanded her territory with 1979's Caligula, the notorious Penthouse-backed soft-porn fest with Malcolm McDowell and Peter O'Toole. Those actors subsequently denounced the film, but Mirren remains refreshingly fond of it. ''I saw a bit of Caligula recently,'' she says. ''And, within the craziness, there's a really interesting, savage film.''
The daughter of leftist parents, Mirren grew up in London. She now lives in London and L.A. with her husband, director Taylor Hackford (Ray), 61, whom she met on the set of 1985's White Nights. Wherever she's living, Mirren leaves her character on set. ''I never take stuff home with me, it's not my style,'' she says. ''My husband would have a fit if I came back as the Queen.''
Mirren's sole encounter with Her Majesty was at a polo match a few years ago (she was invested as a Dame by Prince Charles). ''People always say [they] met the Queen and she was so charming, so sweet, so twinkly. And you go, 'You arse-licking groveler!''' she declares, with a laugh more dockworker than Dame. ''But, goddamn it, she is!''
My Brilliant Career: Helen Mirren
Holding court on the roles that made her a legend
Age of Consent 1969
''We were on this tropical island. I remember [the director] saying, 'You know, Helen, it's not always like this.'''
Caligula 1979
''A magical mystery tour. But more trippy. Infused with what's it called? LSD. Not that I ever took it.''
The Long Good Friday 1980
Cal 1984
Prime Suspect 1991 2006
''Taught me more about film than anything I've ever done, because I had to do so much of it.''
The Madness of King George 1994
Teaching Mrs. Tingle 1999
''It [was] Killing Mrs. Tingle, but then Columbine happened.''
Gosford Park 2001
Calendar Girls 2003
Elizabeth I 2006
''The greatest role I've ever played and probably the greatest performance I've ever given.''
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Alan Taylor on a year of the Big Picture. It's been a successful one, if you ask me, and it's a wonderful site; there are few updates in my RSS reader I look forward to as much as it.
If you want a wrap-up of the Microsoft keynote, you could do no better than Brandon's wrap-up for Offworld – spot on, nicely detailed, and covering all the facts with great illustration. Whilst their titles – L4D2, Forza 3, etc – are obviously real assets, it's their commitment to the 360 as a platform in the living room that was impressive.


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Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Nations
Philippine Statement
H.E. Mr. LAURO L. BAJA, JR.
to introduce draft resolution entitled:
59th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Mr. President,
I have the honor to introduce to this august Assembly the Philippine draft resolution entitled "Promotion of cooperation among religions" contained in document A/59/L.15 under agenda item 35 on Culture of Peace.
The brevity of our draft resolution is in conformity with the decision of this Assembly to streamline all resolutions.
Although the draft resolution is self-explanatory, we will, nevertheless, hold informal consultations soon in keeping with practice.
The Philippines introduced a draft resolution last year on the same subject. We let the concept germinate in the minds of delegations and in their capitals for a year.
Recent positive developments have reinforced our belief that it is now opportune to introduce a revised version during this session. Let me just highlight three of these encouraging developments.
First, the Panel of Eminent Persons created by the Secretary-General last year to review the relationship between civil society and the United Nations reported, among others, that "religious and spiritual groups deserve greater attention by the United Nations because of their explicit representational role or wide membership."
Allow me to cite five important functions of religious and spiritual groups mentioned in paragraph 156 of the Panel's work, also known as the Cardoso Report: (1) they provide powerful community leadership, (2) they shape public opinion, (3) they provide advice on ethical matters, (4) they facilitate reconciliation between conflicting communities and (5) they identify the needs of vulnerable groups.
Nations are aware of these important functions of religious and spiritual groups. The reiteration by the Panel of Eminent Persons comes as a reminder for us of the universal understanding on the need for the elimination of all forms of religious intolerance.
Second, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) made significant conclusions in its report (A/59/201) issued in accordance with resolution 58/128 entitled "Promotion of religious and cultural understanding, harmony and cooperation."
Allow me to quote a few of the UNESCO conclusions:
"A particularly important dimension of the dialogue among civilizations is interreligious dialogue, which implies a dialogue both among and within a single religion. Indeed the key issue raised by the dialogue among civilizations is the place of ethics in the relationship between societies, peoples and individuals." (paragraph 33)
"In this context, world religions and beliefs could contribute tremendously in the promotion of a culture of peace if they resolve to, on the one hand, collectively face the problems confronting the world today, such as terrorism and sectarian violence, while, on the other hand, practice tolerance within their respective religious communities and in their inter-faith relations." (paragraph 35)
Third, the Heads of State or Government of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) decided at their summit early this month in Hanoi, co-chaired by Vietnam and the Netherlands, to launch an initiative entitled "Inter-Faith Dialogue." ASEM is an inter-regional grouping of member states of the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
The theme of this landmark initiative of ASEM, sponsored by Indonesia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is "Building inter-faith harmony within the international community." Its objectives are (1) to foster mutual respect among all faith and religions in Asia and Europe, (2) propose recommendations to actualize inter-faith harmony within the international community, and (3) enhance the role of religious civil society in the conduct of second track diplomacy.
Her Excellency, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, at the last ASEM summit strongly supported the Indonesian and British proposal for an inter-faith dialogue to help prevent terrorism and to promote religious understanding through inter-faith dialogue as a component of the dialogue among civilizations and cultures.
In this regard, the President called for the activation of the ASEM Caucus in the United Nations to push the idea forward.
All these developments validate the vision of the Speaker of the Philippine Congress, Jose de Venecia, who proposed to the leaders of the US, EU and Asia as early as two years ago as a subject whose time has come for serious consideration and action. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Alberto G. Romulo highlighted this theme in his address to the General Assembly last month.
Mr. President,
These three developments underpin the importance of the draft resolution my delegation is introducing today.
The Philippines has publicly recognized the important functions of religious and spiritual groups as outlined by the Panel of Eminent Persons on UN-Civil Society Relations. In fact, this recognition has been translated by the Philippines into real action when it harnessed the services of an inter-faith group in helping solve our problem in southern Philippines.
The Philippines, based on its own experience, strongly endorses the conclusions of UNESCO on the vital role religions play in the dialogue among civilizations and in the promotion of the culture of peace.
Mr. President,
There are other developments stressing the urgent need for cooperation among religions.
Senegal is reported to organize soon an international conference of all religions to seek their views on how they can contribute in alleviating pressing international concerns.
The religious leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia reportedly met to help carve a lasting peace between their two countries.
The President of Spain proposed during last month's General Debate the creation of an Alliance of Civilizations between western and the Arab and Muslim worlds and intends to submit a proposal to the Secretary-General for the establishment of a High Level Group to consider the matter.
In our host country, the United States of America, there are inter-religious fellowships, which are successfully cooperating to help the homeless and address other social problems.
Other countries have their own inter-faith mechanisms, whether government-supported or through non-governmental organizations.
All these positive national experiences have to be known and be shared. This is the reason why the Philippines is proposing in its draft resolution that the Secretary-General seek the views of governments and other bodies on how cooperation among religions can be promoted and further enhanced.
Mr. President,
In conclusion, allow me to invite again the attention of this distinguished body to the Declaration issued by the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held in Kazakhstan.
They expressed their common desire for peace, aversion to violence, support for development, promotion of harmony and mutual understanding, and cooperation for the avoidance of conflicts and the fostering of good will – the raison d'etre of A/59/L.15.
I thank you, Mr. President.
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The Steinbeck Institute of Arts and Culture, located is a place for the Salinas community to experience a spirit of collaboration, share resources, and unify in a sustainable and respectful physical space.National Steinbeck Center Executive Director Colleen Bailey announced that the Institute will launch several events this fall due to the generosity of its presenting sponsor the Sally Hughes Church Foundation . As Bailey believes, "Art is essential to the social and spiritual nourishing of our lives. Music, song, dance, film, books, and visual arts are important to the health of our nation. The Steinbeck Institute of Arts and Culture will use these events to create a genuine sense of community." This fall's Performance Schedule is: <>···www.steinbeck.org.
http://www.luisjrodriguez.com/ Pasquale Esposito, Italian tenor in concert Opening performance by local singer Leticia Candelaria Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 7:30pm Ticket prices: $100 VIP includes reception at 6:30-7:30pm; 40% of these tickets support the Onyx Fund for Women (www.theonyxfund.com) $45 non-members $35 members $25 students, military, educator, senior with ID $25 groups of 12 or more For tickets call: 831-775-4739 http://www.pasqualeesposito.com/ The Jungle Book, a ballet performed by State Street Ballet, based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, original music composed by Milan Svododa, and choreography by Rodney Gustafson. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 7pm Members: $30/Non-members: $40 Students ages 4-16 with ID: $12 For tickets call: 831.775.4726 or at www.steinbeck.org. Groups of 10 are welcome and will receive a discount. http://www.statestreetballet.com/ For more information, please visit the National Steinbeck Center's website at www.steinbeck.org. For more information on upcoming events or purchase tickets call (831) 775-4726.
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Friday's Early Winners & Losers
Shares of Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) sank in late trading Thursday after the video-game publisher reported a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss amid rising product costs and a huge write-off.
For the quarter ended April 30, Take-Two posted a loss of $50.4 million, or 71 cents a share, widened from $8.2 million, or 12 cents a share, a year ago. The bottom line included a charge of 24 cents a share related to restructuring. Without that charge, the company still would have recorded a loss of about 47 cents a share. Analysts polled by Thomson First Call had predicted the company would post a loss of 11 cents a share before the charge. The wider loss came even as sales jumped 19% to $265.1 million, topping Wall Street's estimate of $258.8 million. Take-Two shares dropped $2.27, or 13%, to $14.50 in after-hours trading.
Shares of Quality Systems (QSII) surged after the health care information-systems company beat Wall Street's fourth-quarter earnings estimates. The company posted earnings of $7.6 million, or 28 cents a share, for the quarter ended March 31, topping analysts' average forecast of 23 cents. A year earlier, the company earned $4.8 million, or 18 cents a share. Revenue climbed 39% to $35.6 million, compared with Wall Street's target of $33.2 million. Shares jumped $3.15, or 10%, to $35.15 in late trading.
Quiksilver (ZQK) shares rose after the outdoor-sporting-goods company matched Wall Street's second-quarter earnings expectation. For the quarter ended April 30, the company reported earnings of $3.7 million, or 3 cents a share, down from $34.7 million, or 28 cents a share a year ago. The company's results included the Rossignol and Cleveland Gold businesses, which were acquired in July 2005. Rossignol's business is seasonal, and hurt the company's second-quarter results, Quiksilver said. Revenue increased to $516.9 million from $426.9 million. Wall Street was looking for earnings of 3 cents a share on revenue of $527.3 million.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) - Housing and consumer advocates are urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency to abandon its proposal to raise guarantee fees in states that the agency views as having excessively high foreclosure costs.
The regulator of Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FNMA) proposes to raise fees for guaranteeing debt by 15 to 30 basis points in the states of Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey and New York, all of which follow a judicial foreclosure process, where the bank has to prove in court that the mortgagor is in default in order to foreclose.
The procedure is lengthy, with the time to complete a foreclosure averaging 1072 days in New York in the third quarter and 858 days in Florida.
The FHFA believes that the carrying costs investors incur during the period a defaulted loan is non-performing is significantly higher in these states and therefore the GSEs need to be compensated accordingly.But the increase in fees would likely lead to higher mortgage rates in these states. New York for instance will be charged an upfront fee of 30 basis points, which amounts to $2,250 on a $200,000 mortgage. The proposal says it would reverse the fee should states choose to "adjust their laws and requirements" to move foreclosure timelines more towards the national average. Critics say the law unfairly punishes borrowers for what essentially is the failure of servicers to follow required laws and procedures. Earlier this week, attorneys general from Connecticut, Illinois and New York wrote a letter to FHFA acting director Edward DeMarco calling the move "profoundly anti-homeowner". "We find it troubling that the agency would try to leverage its pricing power to influence the legislative processes in our states and others, to the detriment of homeowners," they wrote. "The proposal amounts to a thinly disguised threat, placing the affected states in the untenable position of choosing between higher borrowing costs for their residents or dismantling homeowners' legal protections." Consumer groups in New York, which faces the highest charge under the proposal, have also expressed their opposition to the move.
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Obama canvasser charged with groping Loveland woman's breasts
An Obama re-election canvasser is facing charges that he "grabbed" a Loveland woman's breast while giving her a campaign sticker, police said.
Luke M. Buchanan, 24, of Washington, D.C. is charged with unlawful sexual contact, a misdemeanor. The victim's name was not released. She is 21 years old, police said.
"The female reported an adult male knocked on her door, identified himself as a member of the Obama political campaign and asked to speak with her about her voting status," Loveland police said in a statement Thursday afternoon. "The victim reportedly spoke with the male for a short time and he then asked if he could give her a campaign sticker. The victim accepted and the male allegedly grabbed her breasts while applying the sticker to her shirt."
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She had more than her fair share of titties and as a good Democrat, he was redistributing them.+8
Just your average TSA worker???+5
Maybe he was merely applying 2 stickers. Best not to jump to conclusions until this is fully investigated, results to be reported after the election. I said election.+6
Maybe he was trying to keep abreast of the issues?+3
After election he will be an Obamacare doctor. Just practicing. The fact that she wanted an obama stick, she should have had her head checked not her boobs!+3
Working for the OFA group is CERTAINLY a direct connection with Obama's campaign and NOT with the Democrat (not Democratic) Party.
This man will go very far as long as he STICKS with the Democrats. He's got a great FEEL for the job and has his "fingers on the pulse" of the electorate. He'll soon be GRABBED for a prominent position.+6
Sorry about my last post. I was MILKING the situation a bit too much.+8
Apparently the canvassers receive their final training from Bill Clinton before heading into the fray.+6
I was under the impression all O numbnut supporters prefered cornholeing.+5
WOW! Black African American Minister E.W. Jackson's urgent appeal to African Americans to ABANDON THE DEMOCRAT PARTY!
BUT… the allaged fondlee is a 'RAT, so she's probably lying.
She probably winked and DARED him to put that thing on firmly…+1
Obviously a plant from the Evil Republicans in their never ending War On Women(s' breast).+1
What should she expect? She does live in 'Love'land, after all…….sorry.+1
How's that "War on Women" shit playing these days?+2
What a boob.+1
Obviously unclear on the term 'canvassing.'+1
He has a degree in environmental studies. That says all you need to know.+1
Hmm, that's odd. I would have expected that behaviour from a Clinton canvasser. From an Obama canvasser I would have expected him to grab the crotch of another man. I guess the dems do have a really big tent and welcome sexual offenders from both sides of the fence.0
Why didn't she just put the sticker on herself?0
Serves her right for even agreeing to wear an Obumphuk sticker in the first place. It's like wearing a sign on your back saying "kick me".0


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Window of Opportunity
Specialty Films Expand
By Cassandra Carnes
Wide format graphics have evolved to become one with their environment. Building wraps, vehicle wraps, floor graphics, and wallcoverings are examples of signage meant to impress. However, as new mediums are popularized, specialty media is required for optimal results.
To address the need for more coverage on unique applications, many media manufacturers have set out to provide solutions specifically designed for windows. The use of specialty films help to enhance the look of a full building or vehicle wrap by allowing coverage that takes into account safety and conventionality considerations�such as the ability to see in or out of a window.
Window graphics are typically printed on either perforated or clear films. Both are suitable options, and the choice between the two is dependent on a number of factors including the intended environment and length of use.
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Vehicle wraps commonly utilize window films, but new opportunities for these specialty substrates are emerging. Window films enable a more complete wrap. Also, in some cases, city ordinances prohibit or limit signage on the outside of buildings. Graphics installed on the exterior or interior of windows are a viable alternative. Functionality is also provided, as window graphics have the capability to either restrict or allow see through�enabling privacy or visibility at a client�s request.
The potential of window graphics in the point of purchase and retail store environment is worth exploring. The uncertain economy continues to pressure the retail market, and the desire to promote sales or specials to consumers is clear. �Retail window advertising is the ideal vehicle for short-term or specialized promotions,� admits Matt Myers, business development manager � media, Neschen Americas.
Jaime Giannantonio, marketing manager, Ultraflex Systems, Inc., points to the trend of reverse window films, where the adhesive or static is applied to the face or print side of the film so that the graphics can have the same effect�advertisement on the outside and functionality on the inside. The film is applied to the inside of the window to avoid weather and elements so graphics and films are preserved for a longer period of time.
The availability of white ink brings significant opportunity to window graphic applications. �White on clear film looks terrific when applied to glass,� notes Jim Halloran, VP, Lintec of America, Inc. �If printed with a screen pattern, it provides the appearance of etched glass at a fraction of the cost,� he adds.
Adding white to a printed image on clear film enables the effect of visual dimension. Also, white flood coats offer opacity. �The availability of white ink gives clear window films revitalization; now design elements are unlimited,� suggests Robert Rundle, viscom marketing manager, Ritrama Inc.
Application Considerations
Print service providers (PSPs) are trusted to be well versed in the range of media solutions available on the market. They are expected to ask the correct questions and price accordingly. Primary considerations include the printing method used, as compatibility issues could arise if the media isn�t properly matched.
If see-through graphics are needed, perforated window materials may be the best option. Clear films provide some visibility through the graphics as well, but it is a completely different look and depends on the preference of the end user, explains Molly Waters, technical specialist, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions.
It is important to determine what is more of a priority to the customer, optical clarity or cost. �What you choose for a static storefront window application may differ from a vehicle window,� suggest Tim Boxeth, Tammi Johnson, and Adam Larson, business managers, 3M Commercial Graphics.
Durability is another concern. Determine whether a job is going to be used indoors or outdoors and for how long. Keep in mind the recommended lifecycle set by the media manufacturer.
�The durability of the base vinyl product is slated for vertical light exposure. The closer a product gets to horizontal exposure, the shorter the lifespan due to increased contact to UV light and weather conditions,� explains Mary Ann Kucera, product marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. �If you overlaminate the base film, it protects the base vinyl and the ink�therefore increasing the lifespan of the finished graphic,� she adds.
Installation should not be overlooked. �Work with a skilled installer who shows off your printing expertise and the customer�s message,� add Boxeth, Johnson, and Larson.
If an inexperienced installer, say a retail clerk, is expected to perform installation, a more forgiving and repositionable media may be ideal.
Edge tape should be used where recommended�usually on vehicle wraps�to provide the best durability from edge lifting. It is also critical the installer is experienced with the type of film they are working with. PET and PVC behave differently during installation.
Between the Two
As noted, clear or perforated films are best suited for window applications based on a number of considerations, including desired appearance and visibility, printing method, and location. The intended effect of the graphic is a strong determining factor.
Perforated window films are a popular option. The specialty media was developed out of the need for a graphic that is viewable from one side of the glass without obstructing the view from the other side.
Many agree that perforated media products are especially ideal in window applications where show through is necessary. For example, in retail settings, perforated window films allow people to see out. �If a clear film has a dark print, it is hard to see through,� notes Kucera.
Appearance is a factor, but environment issues are also addressed. �Perforated window films are generally installed on the exterior of the window and therefore block a percentage of light and heat from coming through the glass. This can provide a benefit in warm climates,� explains Neschen�s Myers.
Judy Bellah, PR manager, Clear Focus Imaging, Inc., notices an increased demand in products that provide heat and light control. For this, the company provides SunSecure interior mount film. The product is identical to the company�s ImageVue film, except the adhesive is on the white side, making it unprintable. One imaginative idea is the installation of unprinted film on building facades in order to create a large, white projection surface. �Several hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, NV are capitalizing on this usage,� says Bellah.
It is recommended that perforated window films be laminated in order to prevent dirt and water from building up in the holes, as well as prevent the media from scratching. Heavy ink lay down can also lead to issues.
If image vibrancy is a priority, Dione Metnick, product line manager, LexJet Corporation, suggests that perforated window films have an advantage over clear films, because of the opaque white surface on the film.
Ritchie Daize, international digital sales manager, Arlon Graphics, LLC, explains that when perforated window films were developed, generic printers did not have the ability to print white ink with a high enough opacity to produce vibrant colors. �The white facestock of perforated window film allows for vibrant color while the perforations allow the glass to be looked through from the other side,� he adds.
Now, many digital printers are able to print white ink to enable vibrant color, so clear films are gaining popularity. Lintec�s Halloran explains that clear films are a better option when the end user wants a painted glass look.
Kucera adds that clear films are well suited for double-sided decals and signage, while translucent films provide light transmission with some privacy, as well as good graphic reproduction.
In response to this, there is a trend in printed clear window graphics used in office interiors.
Clear films can be applied to either the exterior or reverse printed and applied to the interior of a window. Interior application keeps the graphic protected from the elements and reduces risk of vandalism. �Reverse printed, clear films applied to the inside of a window can also have a white backer adhered to them to provide a more solid and vibrant image, increasing detail and density and allowing for photographic quality images,� explains Myers.
With clear unperforated window films, such as PVSee from Clear Focus, text size and image vibrancy are not issues, says Bellah. Additionally, there are no holes to be bridged by ink or filled with water. �Lamination isn�t normally required. Unlike perforated window film, however, the image will not be see through from one side,� she adds.
It is also important to remember that clear films may become washed out, especially when applied to a tinted window.
Ink Compatibility
Media and ink capability is extremely substantial when deciding on a window film.
Traditionally, perforated window films were not printed with UV inks. When the ink cured, it led to clogging in the perforated holes of the media, and once the backer was peeled off to expose the adhesive, ink remained in the holes.
Ultraflex�s Giannantonio says UltraVision 6040 Window Perf UV is developed to prevent this, allowing PSPs to print onto perforated window film using UV inks.
In addition to specialty media options designed to address perforation clogging, PSPs also have the option to print with UV-curable inks by using a perforated vinyl and perforated liner so the ink does not clog the holes. LexJet�s Metnick states that most non-perforated vinyl is compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-curable inks. LexJet offers perforated and non-perforated window films for aqueous inkjet printers as well.
The role of layflat release liners is also a consideration. On perforated films they are designed to catch overspray and help facilitate a smooth, even transport of film through the printer. �Most release liners perform well with the wide array of printers on the market. An exception is unperforated solid siliconlized paper liners�standard on Clear Focus� ReflectVue and EconoVue�which are not compatible with UV-curable printers because the inks tend to bridge, or clog, the film�s holes,� says Bellah. For UV-curable inks, the company provides clear PET or white PET liner, both of which are patented.
For printing on non-perforated window films, a majority of Lintec products are printed via UV-curable inkjet. �The films are wet installed. The first generations of UV ink would scratch easily if wet for more than three to four minutes. The way to work around this was to use the liner as a mask,� says Halloran. He adds that subsequent generations of UV ink have improved on this greatly and it is a non-issue in most cases now, but it is important to understand.
The performance of clear, self-adhesive window film materials varies based on the quality of the face film and the adhesive used. �While many films are compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable, and latex inks, performance and ease of printing, print quality, and longevity can be quite different,� notes Myers.
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Whether on a boat, bus, or building, the ability to incorporate windows into a high-impact graphic is desirable for both safety and visual appeal. Depending on the factors detailed in this article, PSPs have options. In order to provide the appropriate suggestions, is important to consider the big picture, as well as the environment, desired see through, and print method of a window graphic.
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More American schools are allowing students to earn both high school and college credit by passing the same course. According to a new survey published by The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of public schools enrolling students in dual credit courses had reached 82 percent during the 2010-2011 school year. That's up from 71 percent during 2002-2003, the last time the survey had been done. Dual enrollment classes allow students to earn both high school and postsecondary credits simultaneously. In the latest survey, high schools reported the enrollment of two million students in dual credit classes.
About half (51 percent) of high schools reported that students took such courses with an academic focus, in subjects such as English, math, or science, among others. Of those, 45 percent reported that students paid all or some of the tuition, 46 percent reported that students paid fees, and 47 percent reported that students paid for books. Schools or districts also paid a fair amount. Forty-three percent said they paid all or part of the tuition, 33 percent paid fees, and 44 percent paid for books.
A third of schools--34 percent--reported that students took dual credit courses with a career and technical or vocational focus--such as computer technology, automotive technology, or healthcare. For those schools, 28 percent reported that students paid full or partial tuition, 34 percent reported that students paid fees, and 31 percent reported that students paid for books. In this case, it was more common for the expenses to be covered by the school or district. Forty three percent said they covered at least some of the tuition, 34 percent covered fees, and 44 percent bought books.
The largest number of dual credit classes was taught at locations specifically for high school students; the count of high schools with that set-up was 51 percent for academic subjects and 34 percent for career and technical subjects. Classes were also taught on college or university campuses; 43 percent of high schools followed that structure for academic subjects and 21 percent reported the same for the vocational areas. However, four times as many high schools reported academic subjects being taught through distance education than career and vocational subjects, at 28 percent versus 7 percent.
"We are incredibly pleased to see such outstanding growth in dual enrollment courses," said Nikolai Vitti, superintendent of Duval County Public Schools in Florida. "These courses create a college-going culture in high schools that motivate students to begin thinking about college and careers. This culture builds students' self-esteem and helps them to realize that they are actually college-ready."
Calling the growth in concurrent enrollment "remarkable," Sandy González, associate for continuing education at Schenectady County Community College in New York and president of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), noted that, "Colleges and universities increasingly recognize the need to share resources and create a more continuous education system for students." The NACEP accredits the college courses offered by high schools in their dual-enrollment programs.
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Thats scary..
That hole in Louisiana that 'burped' is a little disconcerting...
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To punish me for my contempt for authority, fate made me an authority myself. ~ Einstein
Football is KING in Ohio. Hence the analogy.
Well,, football is king in pretty much all the lower 48.
A football field is 100 yards plus the endzones.
This is not far from where I live.
There is some fracking going on in that area, I think.
One article said that folks were 'getting' sick around one of the sink holes.
What made them sick?
What did the earth 'burp' that makes people sick?
Isn't the air after a volcanic eruption thick with a poisonous gas?
Are these sink holes in places where landfills were covered and housing additions were built on top?
Are there any reports of sizemic (sp) activity prior to the sink hole appearing?
I didn't realize the New Madrid fault zone went so far north. Dover, Ohio is west of Pittsburgh.
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Yikes! I used to drive on that road all the time. Very weird to see those pics.
I have a high desert arid mountainous climate. Working towards self sufficiency. The potentials of plant breeding and building micro climates amaze me. We must learn to ride the wave.
Sorry, naturelover, I have to disagree.
Maybe it's an American thing, but even my kids that don't follow football have a reasonable idea of how long a football field is. There is one or two (or more) in every town, here. Every kids that's gone to public school in the US and likely at least 1/2 of the private schools, have an intimate knowledge of football fields.
The sinkhole in Louisiana has now swallowed up 8 acres of land, and is emitting poisonous hydrogen sulphide, and people have re-evacuated for about 2 miles around this area. It started around Bayou Corme.
I'm just reading this thread because I hope we have another few posts about football fields and their validity of measurement. I hope they are angry insulting posts too!
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