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Online self promotion will be a frustrating and overwhelming task if we haven't already identified a specific target market to direct our focus towards. Many of us try hard to please various markets. The more the better, right, as there are more clients in larger groups? Actually, in doing this, you are likely to lose focus, get confused and get crushed in trying too hard. Make it easier for yourself by focusing on one, single market.
Your target market is the group of people who will come to enjoy and experience your work upon its completion. With a more focused, single group of end-users to think about, you are better able to develop your niche, produce more focused, higher quality work and be aware of who the kinds of people who will hire you are.
Knowing who might hire your services, based on your identified, focused target market will help you a great deal in going about promoting yourself online, because you will be looking for the right people to expose your work to. This might be in building rapport with individuals through social networking, writing online articles for particular audiences, contributing on forums, commenting on blog posts, and so on.
Be aware that the people that hire you (your clients) are not necessarily the same people in your target market. For example, an author (your client) might hire you to produce work aimed at children (your target market). This example demonstrates how having identified a market will point you in the direction of your clients.
Your target market can also be the clients themselves, such as wealthy individuals buying your paintings. In any case, an awareness of a specific group of people to whom you are ultimately directing your creative work towards, is a crucial part of any successful campaign of self promotion.
Here are some examples of target markets you can think about focusing on:
– Children;
– Non-profit organizations;
– Fashion design firms;
– Punk rock bands;
– Book publishers;
– Wealthy business owners;
– Trendy London teenagers;
– Government agencies etc.
Being clear on your target market is not something that you can do in 5 minutes, and will take some thinking about.
Here's how to brainstorm your target market. Consider these questions in coming up with an answer:
1. Who are the various groups of people who might use your creative service?
2. Which of these groups do you feel would lead to exciting projects that work with your own interests and working style?
3. Which group(s) do you already know people or clients in?
4. Which group(s) do you have the most knowledge about or would like to learn more about?
5. What are you most passionate about as it relates to your work?
6. What are your strengths and talents?
7. What do you know a lot about within your field?
I'm crediting marketing guru Michael Port for these brainstorming ideas, and someone definitely worth looking into for information on attracting new clients.
I hope for those who haven't yet considered their focused target market, that you are able to put together some ideas from this post.
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text: | Dáil Éireann - Volume 611 - 07 December, 2005 Priority Questions. - Overseas Missions. Mr. Gormley Mr. Gormley 53. Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by RACO about his proposal for officer reductions abroad; his views on these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38458/05] Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt: Ireland subscribes to the United Nations stand-by arrangements system, UNSAS, under which the State offers to provide up to 850 personnel on overseas service at any given time. Ireland's commitment under the UNSAS represents 10% of the total Army strength. This is the maximum sustainable commitment that Ireland can make to overseas peacekeeping operations. This overall commitment is not being reviewed. Ireland's peacekeeping activity has now grown to the point where more than 140 officers are serving overseas. While this is a laudable contribution on the international stage, the Minister has stated that the long-term sustainability of such a level of commitment is open to question. The Minister, in addressing the conference, indicated that the proportion of officers within the overall UNSAS commitment of 850 would be reviewed to ensure that we balance our obligations to Ireland's foreign policy with our obligation to the other roles of a well-managed Defence Forces. I assure the Deputy that any re-balancing of ranks within the overall 850 will not reduce the effectiveness of the Defence Forces' contribution to Ireland's foreign policy or international peacekeeping. Mr. Gormley Mr. Gormley 1487 Mr. Gormley: The Minister of State has repeated what the Minister said at the conference instead of answering my question. Why is the number of officers serving overseas in various missions not sustainable? Where has the Minister found a shortfall in our Defence Forces? Where does he want these officers to serve? Are they [1487] needed to serve in various EU military committees or for duties in Ireland, as Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Jim Sreenan, seemed to indicate at the RACO conference? He said that Ireland must remain vigilant against possible terrorist attacks. Would these potential terrorist attacks mean we need more officers at home? Will the Minister of State spell out in detail why we need to re-balance the number of officers and where they are supposed to go? Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt: I mentioned earlier that I was privileged to serve as Minister of State with responsibility for overseas development. When I met Army personnel abroad, I have always been proud of their work and, having visited Liberia twice, I am aware of their commitment. The involvement of 850 personnel in overseas missions will not be changed. The issue under discussion relates solely to the number of officers. The Minister has simply outlined the need to look at that officer involvement. The Deputy rightly described the role of the Defence Forces as multifaceted. They defend the State against armed aggression, aid the civil power, participate in multinational peace support, provide a fishery protection service in accordance with State obligations as a member of the EU and carry out such other duties as may be assigned to them. The key point, however, is that the Minister is simply reviewing the involvement of officers in this approach. It is the normal thing to do and Deputies will hear from the Minister when the review has been carried out. The involvement of Irish Army personnel abroad will be maintained. Mr. Gormley Mr. Gormley Mr. Gormley: The general secretary of RACO has expressed concern about what the Minister said. When this review is being carried out, I assume discussions will take place with RACO to see if it is appropriate to reduce the number of officers serving abroad because that seems to be at odds with what the Defences Forces want. Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt: I am aware of the views of RACO on this issue and those views will be taken on board by the Minister. The Chief of Staff agrees that the high number of officers serving overseas may adversely impact on commitments at home. This issue arises in the context of the Liberian mission coming to an end. That mission has been extended but the Defence Forces require a rest period of several months to re-organise, bring equipment up to scratch and alleviate the pressure on personnel. These comments are being made in a timely way when our involvement in Liberia, in particular, is on such a large scale. I take on board the comments made by Deputy Gormley. Mr. Timmins Mr. Timmins 1488 54. Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Chief of Staff with respect to the Defence Forces [1488] involvement in the proposed humanitarian assistance groups as announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38255/05] Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt: In the course of a speech on 18 November 2005 at the Royal Irish Academy, at an event to mark 50 years of UN participation, my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, outlined his plans to set up a volunteer corps unit within his Department to harness the strong volunteer spirit in the country. The Department of Defence and the Defence Forces will provide advice, as required, to this unit. Also, in the course of the speech, the Minister for Foreign Affairs mentioned his intention to pre-position humanitarian supplies, including tents and ready-to-eat meals, deployable at short notice, which will contribute to the immediate saving of lives. Prior to this event, the Department of Foreign Affairs sought assistance from the Minister of Defence on the development of this concept and a meeting to discuss these issues took place between civil and military personnel from the Department of Defence and officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs on 11 November 2005. Arising from that meeting, an interdepartmental committee, which will include representation from the Defence Forces, is being established to proceed with this task. The first meeting of this committee will take place on 16 December 2005 and the Minister has instructed that every support possible should be provided for this initiative. Mr. Timmins Mr. Timmins Mr. Timmins: I support this initiative. We have been calling for it since the start of the year. When did the Minister for Foreign Affairs first discuss the issue with Minister for Defence? Which Department will control this body? If it is under the control of the Department of Defence, why did the Minister for Defence not outline what would happen? Will the Minister of State elaborate on the composition of the body? Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt: There will be ongoing discussions between both Ministers on such initiatives. I was involved as Minister of State with responsibility for overseas development in pushing the voluntarism agenda. I warmly welcome the Deputy's interest in this area and his support for this initiative. Communication is ongoing between both Ministers. The Department of Foreign Affairs was anxious to push this. The Minister for Foreign Affairs announced the initiative, which relates to the establishment of an Irish rapid response roster. It is intended this will comprise individuals with relevant and specialist skills and experience in niche areas who will be available to travel at short notice to areas of great need. The initiative also provides for the establishment of a volunteer corps unit within the Department of Foreign Affairs to harness the strong volunteer spirit that exists throughout the State. 1489 [1489] With regard to the first element, there is a need for strong co-operation between both Departments. On many occasions, members of the Defence Forces were seconded to non-governmental organisations and I recall this happened in Rwanda. Concern and GOAL often call on the Government to deploy Army personnel on a voluntary basis to carry out important humanitarian work. Close co-ordination between both Departments is needed but the initiative is very much with the Department of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Timmins Mr. Timmins Mr. Timmins: Will the Department of Foreign Affairs control this body? Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt: Yes, that is my understanding. A Department must lead in this area and my colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, will lead the initiative. His officials and my officials will meet on 11 December to progress this issue. Mr. Timmins Mr. Timmins Mr. Timmins: The Department of Defence should be the lead Department in this regard. It has the expertise and, while the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Government may have a policy, it should be implemented by the Department of Defence. Will this humanitarian body address internal humanitarian crises? I hope that would be the case. Will the funding of overseas missions come from the overseas development aid budget or will additional funding be provided? Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt Mr. Kitt: If I need to come back to the Deputy on this, I will. Voluntarism should embrace needs at home and abroad. As we witnessed when the Special Olympics were held in Dublin, there is a desire among the population for us to give leadership on voluntarism. This initiative should be co-ordinated with the push on voluntarism in local communities. It would be wise to develop this concept along those lines but that is primarily a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs. I presume it will develop that way. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and my Department are keen to pursue the humanitarian need abroad. The overseas development aid budget will be the primary source of funding for the volunteer corps. The people would be happy for the ODA budget, which, thankfully, was increased substantially in the Estimates, to be used to provide funding for voluntarism. I will convey the Deputy's views to the Minister. Dáil Éireann 611 Priority Questions. Overseas Missions. Questions 20051207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||

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A candidate for the City Council seat currently held by congressional-candidate Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) slammed the councilman last week for scheduling a fundraiser for a major Jewish holiday.
Halloran, who is running for the 6th Congressional District against Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing), had a fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Safari Beach Club on Bell Boulevard in Bayside from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
In a lengthy statement, Democrat Matthew Silverstein, who is Jewish, said the timing of the event was disrespectful to Halloran's Jewish constituents.
"As a Jewish constituent of the councilman's I am outraged by his lack of sensitivity for our holiday and traditions," Silverstein said. "Councilman Halloran claims to be a strong supporter of the State of Israel and the Jewish people. It's hypocritical when a candidate for public office claims to be a supporter of the State of Israel and then schedules a political fundraiser on the holiest day of our faith. Holding an event of this type on Yom Kippur is disrespectful, and insulting to Jewish voters."
Silverstein, who lives in Bay Terrace, is a declared candidate for Halloran's Council seat in a special election should Halloran vacate it if elected to Congress, or against him as an incumbent next year.
On Twitter last Friday, Halloran responded by criticizing his opponent Meng, who held a fundraiser with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on Sept. 11.
Jewish voters make up a large portion of the 6th Congressional District and though many of them are Democrats, some, especially in Kew Gardens Hills and Forest Hills, have voted Republican in recent years, specifically for Rep. Bob Turner (R-Middle Village). Turner received the support of former Mayor Ed Koch, a Democrat. Koch has been criticial of the Obama administration's policies on Israel.
Koch, however, has endorsed Meng for the seat and criticized Halloran on his support for Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), an opponent of U.S. support for Israel.


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1 Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. | 1 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. |
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Head outside this weekend for a Father's Day kite craft or an outdoor concert, with our picks of the top eight things to do in Burr Ridge this weekend. For more events happening in Chicago's suburbs, visit Pioneer Local's event calendar.
1. 'Minecraft' After Hours, 5:30 p.m. Friday
If you love to be creative or just have a good time, come celebrate summer's first Thomas Ford Memorial Library "Minecraft" building competition. You must have your own account. Grades four to 12. Bring your computer, or use one of the library's. This is an after-hours event. No entry after the start time; no re-entry. RSVP at 708-246-0520. Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs.
2. Building Teams with S.T.E.A.M., 7 p.m. Friday
Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math students come together to learn to excel both individually and as a group. La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange. Call 708-352-0576.
3. Concerts on the Green, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Enjoy Neil Diamond tribute band Denny Diamond & The Jewels. Burr Ridge Village Center, 701 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge. Call 630-920-1969.
4. Father and Kids First Flight, 10 a.m. Saturday
Kids can invite their dads for the annual kite creation day. For ages 3 and older with their dad. Sedgwick Park, 9600 E. 47th St., La Grange. Call 708-352-1762. $17-$22.
5. R.E.A.D. with the Hinsdale Humane Society, 10:30 a.m. Saturday
Meet with a trained therapy dog and its handler for a 15-minute reading session. Registration begins two weeks prior to each program. Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale. Call 630-986-1976.
6. Bel Sonore, 2 p.m. Saturday
Bel Sonore is a four-piece ensemble of flute, oboe and bassoon with soprano voice. They perform a repertoire ranging from the early baroque to jazz standards. The selection includes songs by Samuel Barber, Robert Muczynski, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, John Jacob Niles and Amy Beach. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Library. Registration is required; please call 630-368-7725. Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook.
7. Minute to Win It, 2:30 p.m. Saturday
Compete with others in assigned challenges within one minute. La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange. Call 708-352-0576.
8. Harriet Beecher Stowe, 2 p.m. Sunday
The intriguing story of Harriet Beecher Stowe will be presented by actress Paddy Lynn. Bring a blanket or chair for an outdoor first-person performance about the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Graue Mill, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook. Call 630-655-2090.
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Very good although likely an unpopular observation. This is certainly a tragedy, but a lot of the response to it is very hypocritical. It is no different given it involved children - how about the youngs girls in SE Asia (or anywhere els for that matter) subjected to sex trafficking?
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Don't forget the 50 killed and hundred wounded children that our good ole allies Israel racked up while bombing the living dresden out of Gaza. We got allies committing war crimes against children, let's get the media on that while everyone's nickers are still in a knot because I never heard one single "Oh my God Can you imagine!>! yiss yahp yiss..." from any old ladies at maries last month when Israel was massacring children with weapons that we (Nato, Canada, US) bought and gave them. But the photos are online and the videos are online but we'll call that graphic and continue to ignore it. Until some lunatic shoots up a daycare and we'll all follow the lone-nut gunman bs the media feeds us right before whatever bill it is they're trying to pass and distract us from.
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We here in Nfld are not immune to the tragic stories of sick killings of innocent. The lives ruined by Priests and perverted sick adults.All is not well here...car jackings,sexual violent attacks,Meth labs,armed robberies, Hit and run car crashes,home invasions, etc,..What happened in Newtown could happen here as well....very sad :-(


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So it's the time of year again and the Holiday season is upon us! Santa's have invade the malls, christmas trees are being decorated, dreidels are being spun and chances are University students are sitting on the couch enjoying a glass of milk and some cookies now that they are done finals. With the festive season now in full swing, what better time than now to take pictures? While you take these photos you should enter them into our GDC photography contest!
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This episode opens sexy, with Eric glamming Willa, the governors vampire sympathetic daughter in her bedroom. Who said politics were boring!
As Eric strokes and cajoles her, he still threatens to kill her, which he makes sound so damn sexy. But Willa spills that she knows about the secret government experiments. And just as the militia is about to break into her room, they disappear . Credits.
Jessica and Bill are talking about what he saw when he was in the Lillith Neverland, basically the demise of all his vamp pals and how he must stop it. With his blood tears he explains that Jessica was one of the vamps who died in his vision of the future.
Sookie is in her room playing with her magic ball of fairy fire as Jason and Grandfather Niall bond in the living room. Jasons headaches keep getting worse is this foreshadowing of his own supernatural powers being born?
As Jason deals with the migraines from Hell or from the past or from the supernatural world, Niall feels Warlows presence and rushes outside to confront him with Sookie hot on his tail. The closer Warlow gets the more Jason is affected by the headaches, (am I the only one who sees this?) Jason again crumples to the ground in head pain making Sookie and Niall race back to his side.
Niall lectures Sookie that she needs to fear Warlow more but she has had just about enough and explains that she's always aware of the threat to her life by other worldly creatures so she prefers to weigh the levels of fear or she will constantly be operating at level nine.
Sick of waiting for Warlows attack, Niall decides to search and bring the fight to him. Jason, wanting to be the hero macho man, tries to follow and again gets the major head pain. Its ironic that the guy who has the least brain cells to spare on the show is losing the most from some sort of supernatural zap. Niall explains that Warlow wants Sookies blood because shes a royal fairy but then why wouldnt he want Nialls?? Hmmm, somethings not totally fairy kosher here.
Back at Pams defunct Fang Hang-out, Eric is there with Willa, the governors innocent Sookie-like daughter whom Pam hates...so we know its just days before Eric and Willa get all sweaty. Willa reveals that she wants to help the vamps. Which leads us to .
The secret government silo camp where Reverend Steve Newlin is being dragged into a medical office. Newlin, unaware that the authority is no longer, threatens the Joseph Mengela-like doctor with vampire wrath as the spokes-vampire of the authority . Is this anything like Star Searchs spokesmodel, if so then send out the SOS because no one has heard from them in about 20 years!
Back at Fangtasia, Eric and Pam are still arguing the merits of killing Willa as Pam is still lamenting the loss of her perfect vampire bar and grill. Her suggestion of cut of her fucking head doesnt work for Eric as he wants to keep her alive as a bargaining chip.
Wonder what happened to Sam? Well, he wakes up back as his house after having been rescued by Nicole and her know-it-all boyfriend, Jessie, of the Vampire Unity Society. Jessie shows no compassion but rather wants to use Sams experience as a tool to get the word out on the werewolves. Lafayette threatens him to forget everything he saw in the not-so-subtle Lafayette way. Who doesnt love a man who sports the perfect false lashes and still throws down hard core macho threats?
Nicole and Jessie leave, but not before she offers to help Sam, yeah, we know hes going to wind up shifting all over her shape before the season is over. Even Lafayette notices this little exchange and warns him. He also offers to help rescue Emma from the pack or more specifically asks, whats the mutherfuckin plan? Thats right Lafayette, tell is like it is. I think he is the most real character in a sea of unreal, otherworldly beings.
And now we meet Ginger, another level of white trash vamp-banger, but this one is in curlers and a garter belt. Eric shows up at her door, shes thinking booty call, and he is just using her for her secret coffin cubby if I had a dime every guy who wanted me just for my secret cubby coffin . Anyway, Eric and Willa wind up sharing a coffin built for two while Pam and Tara are clearly not pleased
In another part of Bon Temps, Bill and Jessica are watching the sun rise as he explains that he and Lillith can exist in the sun, he figured this out from his coma-vision and just like a child waiting for Santa Claus he is just as giddy knowing he will soon be walking in the real sun.
Jessica freaks out, begging him to stop, Bill, listen to the child!! Bill walks towards the sun rise with his arms spread like a vampire Christ figure and immediately catches fire
So, while doing his Richard Pryor impression, Bill runs back into the house a little crispier and more humble than 30 seconds before, a full body fire will do that to a person, or a vampire. Jessica, as usual, cries and screams.
Still dressed like the emcee of a PT Barnum 3-Ring Circus hmm, I wonder Niall walks into the fairy night club and finds it empty with traces of fairy blood all over. No need to call CSI: Bon Temps because Niall can just sense the fear and pain while envisioning the fairy slaughter from Warlows point of view. Back to reality, there is one fairy survivor who explains that a vampire got in and killed them all. Niall gives him the fairy last rites as they guy turns to fairy dust. Is this where Tinkerbell gets the dust to help her fly?
Meanwhile, back at maison de Sookie, Jason is coming to again and opens up about his recent hallucinations, maybe that is his superpower, he sees racist dead people. Sookie confesses that their parents werent all the wonderful and in fact, Mama Stackhouse was a bit afraid of her fairy daughter. Its nice to see Jason and Sookie have a rare family bonding moment.
Holly walks into the sheriffs station as Andy goes through all the new anti-vamp weapons the state has issued to them. Andy is still surrounded by his litter of fairy children who are now pre-teens and giggly. He introduces them as 1, 2, 3, 4. I think they should be referred as the Duggar Family Starter Kit. He wants to make amends with Holly and offers to help her with her vampire problem at the motel by teaching her how to shoot.
Speaking of cops, at white-trash Marthas pack-shack, the local boys in blue come looking for Emma and Luma. Since there are new anti-vamp laws in Louisiana, cops now dont need cause for a search warrant and can search anywhere for the greater good.
Alcide and Martha stall the cops as Rikki scares Emma into puppy shifting so when they come in, they just see a hot chick and a cute dog on the bed. Excuse me, they come in, see a dog and leave? How is that searching? They dont even look under a bed, open a closet, look behind a door? Come on now!
Rikki is freaking out that the world will learn of their existence and they will soon be hunted like vampires. This is turning into a WWII allegory with vampires as the Jews of the supernatural world, then werewolves would be the gypsies and Im guessing shifters would be the homosexuals
Holly, Andy and 1 thru 4 are hanging out so he can teach her how to shoot which is the perfect excuse for him to get up close and personal with her again after his one night fairy stand. Andy wants to be her saving grace, and you feel for the guy, you want him to be forgiven. Holly doesnt exactly take him back but the door is open for him to worm his way back in.
Eric and Willa are cozy in the coffin when she confesses that her mom ran off with a vampire and thats why her daddy, the governor, hates them. Willas sweetness and innocence reminds me of Sookie before she got all fairy on us. We can see that Eric is intrigued.
Did you know that vampires get the bleeds if they dont sleep during the day? Neither did I. Willa notices that Eric has the bleeds coming from his ear and wipes it off with her finger. And in the most sensual scene that takes place in a coffin, Eric grabs her finger before she can taste his blood and sucks on it himself saying let me do that. Yes, please, Eric, do that! And he turns away, what a tease.
Just as things were starting to get all 50 Shades of Vampire, they cut to Ben meeting Niall in the fairy meadow and for some reason Niall tells Ben his entire Warlow history.
Why do I get the sense that we are being played by either Ben or Niall or both? Anyway, they realize that they have a Sookie connection and more fairy bonding ensues. Niall wants to build a fairy army and enlists Bens help to protect Sookie and her fairy blood from Warlow.
Back at Bill's, who is no longer a crispy critter but is in need of answers. Jessica convinces him that she can help and he sends her to get a Professor Takahashi, the synthesizer of TruBlood while he in turn goes to Sookies to ask to snack on her blood.
At the vampire concentration camp, Newlin is confronted by his ex-wife, Sarah who has the best F-U conversation a woman can have with an ex-husband, big hair and all. She is finally in the position to tell him what a waste he was and how she is so much better without him. Come on, any woman who was married to a closeted homosexual will have issues!
She is now in politics because that is really the only way to do Gods work and get rid of all vampires. At the threat of being tortured and since Steve is the vampire equivalent to a cockroach he agrees to share all he knows about Eric Northman.
Bill comes begging for Sookies blood but she wont invite him in. This time it cant stop Bill, who's playing by a different set of rules. It's really sad when you think she once trusted him with her life and would have done anything for him and now she has to yell for Jason to rescue her even though its like asking a baby to fight off a pitbull.
Jason is knocked out again, seriously, how many brain cells can this poor boy lose, and Bill explains that he needs Sookies super blood to synthesize for his progeny to survive. Sookie gets all Jerry Springer on him and throws plates while calling him an asshole before pleading on his unhuman decency. We can see the heartbreak on his face when he says, youre dead to me Sookie Stackhouse and walks out the door.
The Vampire Unity Society tracks down the werewolf pack in the back woods in an effort to reach out to their community but with all the grunting and anger coming from the wolves, they quickly back away only to be caught recording the meeting.
Obviously, this doesnt sit to well with a group of people who are trying to remain secret and have the survival instinct of wolves. Jessie tries to be all college boy reasonable with them but that doesnt wash and guess what they pounce on him and make him their own personal chew toy. The two others are also killed and Nicole runs into the woods, followed and attacked by wolf Rikki but wolf Alcide stops her from doing anything more. During the mayhem, Sam shifts back to human from his owl form that has been watching over Emma and escapes with her, they follow Nicole into the woods to help too.
Still trying to find his daughter or Eric, the governor calls Erics phone to track the call. Eric wont let the governor talk to his daughter and teases him with how he might possibly kill her when he notices Tara stole Willa and escaped out the window.
Niall and Ben return to Sookies just in time to catch Nora spying on the place. She confesses that she is looking for Warlow too and runs off.
Bill is out wandering the cemetery on his way home from his fight with Sookie and runs into Andy. Andy warns him about being out after curfew and they have a bonding moment over Andys new brood of half fairy children. This gives Bill a new twinkle in his eye, he doesnt need Sookie and her fairy blood anymore, he can use Andys 4-pack of fairy children instead
So, what did you think?


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DFHSM Tape and Dataset tips
HSM Tape and Dataset tips
Recall failures on large datasets
Replacing a damaged ML2 tape
ML1 pool full
SDSP datasets full
Recall failures on ML1 datasets
HSM locking out batch job creating a GDG
Empty dataset processing
Reclaiming tapes that are almost empty
Recovering a dataset which has already been recalled from HSM
If you are having difficulty finding space to recall a large dataset, you have two options. You can force it to go multi-volume, or you can direct it to an empty, non-SMS disk. The commands are
HSEND RECALL datasetname DFDSSOPTION(VOLCOUNT(ANY)) HSEND RECALL datasetname FORCENONSMS UNIT(3390) VOLUME(volser) where volser is a non-SMS volume
Replacing a lost or damaged ML2 tape
Hopefully, you duplex your ML2 tapes? First, identify the alternate volume with the command
HSEND LIST TTOC (volser) DSI TERM
Then, check from the TTOC listing that this tape is not part of a spanned set. If it is, find the spanned dataset by running a LIST TTOC on the previous volume and recall the spanned dataset.
Check the 'link' is broken by repeating the LIST TTOC (volser) command for the original volume. It should now show no previous volume, but if it still does, alter the volume fields
For example
E09915 - original volume E00844 - alternate volume E08894 - previous volume
The fix command to break the link chain is
And to delete the successive volume is
You can then replace the broken cartridge with alternate one, with the command
HSEND TAPEREPL ORIGINALVOLUMES(volser) ALTERNATEUNITNAME(esoteric)
where 'esoteric' is the correct tape unit for your alternate ML2 tapes
ML1 pool full
You could consider adding more volumes to the ML1 pool, you could empty out older data, or you could just move out the bigger files.
This command will move older data to ML2
If automigration is active, this command will fail with
The following job, supplied by Allan Fuller, will pick out and move the 30 biggest files.
//'your job card' //***** //***** MOVES 30 LARGEST DATASETS FROM ML1 TO ML2 //***** //STEP0001 EXEC 'your SAS program' //SASLOG DD SYSOUT=* //SASLIST DD SYSOUT=* //MCDS DD DSN='your HSM MCDS',DISP=SHR //CLIST DD DSN=&&TEMP,UNIT=DISK,DISP=(,PASS,DELETE), // SPACE=(80,(30,1)),AVGREC=U,RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS //SYSIN DD * DATA FILE2 (KEEP = DSNAME TRK_USE); INFILE MCDS ; INPUT @47 RECTYPE £1. @; IF RECTYPE = '00000000'B ; * 00/D *; INPUT @1 DSNAME £44. @71 FLAG PIB1. @121 BLK_USE PIB4. ; IF SUBSTR(DSNAME,1,10)= 'Z999999999' THEN DELETE; IF FLAG = '.....0..'B ; * LEVEL 1 SEARCH *; TRK-USE=BLK_USE/23; IF TRK_USE>200 ; *; PROC SORT DATA = FILE2; BY DESCENDING TRK_USE; DATA _NULL_; SET FILE2; FILE CLIST NOTITLES; M=-1; PUT @1 " HMIGRATE '" DSNAME + M "' ML2 /*" TRK-USE '*/'; *; IF _N_=30 THEN STOP; RETURN; /* //STEP0002 EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01 //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSTSPRT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSTSIN DD DSN=&&TEMP,DISP=(OLD,DELETE)
TEST this program before you use it at your site.
SDSP Datasets full
This job will migrate the biggest files from the SDSPs. Remember, the SDSPs are VSAM KSDS files. They can appear to be full, but still have lots of free space inside them. Migrating files will not make them look empty, unless you migrate the records with the highest keys.
//'your job card' //* MOVES 250 LARGEST SDSP DATASETS FROM ML1 TO ML2 //STEP0001 EXEC 'your SAS program' //SASLOG DD SYSOUT=* //SASLIST DD SYSOUT=*,OUTLIM=600000 //MCDS DD DSN='your HSM MCDS',DISP=SHR //CLIST DD DSN=&&TEMP,UNIT=DISK,DISP=(,PASS,DELETE), // SPACE=(80,(30,1)),AVGREC=U,RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS //SYSIN DD * DATA FILE2 (KEEP = DSNAME TRK_USE); INFILE MCDS ; INPUT @47 RECTYPE £1. @; IF RECTYPE = '00000000'B ; * 00/D *; INPUT @1 DSNAME £44. @71 FLAG PIB1. @121 BLK_USE PIB4. ; IF SUBSTR(DSNAME,1,10)= 'Z999999999' THEN DELETE; IF FLAG = '....1...'B ; * SDSP SEARCH *; TRK_USE=BLK_USE/23; PROC SORT DATA = FILE2; BY DESCENDING TRK_USE; DATA _NULL_; SET FILE2; FILE CLIST NOTITLES; M=-1; PUT @1 " HMIGRATE '" DSNAME + M "' ML2 /*" TRK_USE '*/'; *; IF _N_=250 THEN STOP; RETURN; PROC PRINT DATA=FILE2; RUN; /* //STEP0002 EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01 //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSTSPRT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSTSIN DD DSN=&&TEMP ,DISP=(OLD,DELETE)
TEST this program before you use it at your site.
RECALL failures on ML1 volumes
- List dataset using TSO 3.4 and issue HLIST DSN(/) MCDS TERM to find the migration volume, migration date and SDSP (if used)
- Look at migration volume via TSO 3.4 to find HSM name, using migration date to find Innnn (where nnnn is the julian date)
Note: HSM name will be HSM.HMIG.Tnnnnnn.xx.yyyyyy.Innnn where Tnnnnnn is the migration time backwards - Issue HSEND FIXCDS D / DISPLAY ODS('HSM.HMIG. Tnnnnnn.xx.yyyyyy.Innnn')
- Issue HSEND FIXCDS A / DISPLAY ODS('HSM.HMIG.Tnnnnnn.xx.yyyyyy.Innnn')
- Run an IEHLIST to print a dump of each record
- Run a DSS dump of HSM.HMIG. Tnnnnnn.xx.yyyyyy.Innnn
- After all diagnostics taken list dataset using TSO 3.4 and issue:
HSEND FIXCDS D / DELETE to delete migration control record HLIST DSN(/) MCDS TERM to check entry has been deleted DELETE / NOSCRATCH to delete catalog entry
- Try to recover data from a backup
HSM locking out a batch job creating a GDG
I have seen problems with DFHSM locking out production batch when that batch job was trying to create a +1 GDG. By default, HSM will ENQ on the base GDG catalog entry while migrating an individual file. This means if a batch job comes along and wants to create a (+1) version then that job is locked out until the migration is complete as it cannot update the catalog. It is common these days to see very big GDG files; 3-4000 cylinders is not unusual, and it can take half an hour or more to migrate such a big file. There appears to be three options to fix this; just wait for the catalog to free up, set problem GDGs to never migrate or ask your developers not to create big files. None of these options are really acceptable.
There is another solution, which is to apply an HSM fix to change it so it just ENQs on the one file that it is migrating. To do this you apply the following patch, but read the caveat below first.
The seventh bit is 0 if enqueing on the base is desired and that is the default. It is 1 if no base enque is desired.
Caveat; if you do not enque on the base, and if HSM is migrating the oldest GDG at the same time a batch job is creating a (+1) version, then the job will get an IEC331I 042-006 error. This is because DFP needs to delete the oldest GDG and it cannot because the file is in use. The batch job will actually complete fine (assuming it gets no other errors), but the problem is that it leaves an orphaned file behind it that will never be cleaned up automatically. Eventually the GDG number will roll around and catch up again and a create will fail, so the best bet is to get automation to trap this message and raise a problem ticket.
The choice is yours, you can live with contention issues, or you can cope with having to manually clean up files from time to time.
Reclaiming tapes that are almost empty
As data expires from the HSM system it is logically deleted from the MCDS or BCDS, and marked as unwanted on the tapes. This effectively leaves 'holes' in the tape data that cannot be used. As time goes by, the tape will contain less and less valid data, but HSM will not release a tape for scratch until it is completely empty. This can be a huge problem if you have hundreds of tapes that are almost empty as that would be wasting tapes and library slots. The answer is to schedule regular RECYCLE commands to clear out partially used tapes. The command you need is
This will scan all the ML2 tapes and copy all data off tapes that contain 25% or less valid data. You can use the same command against BACKUP, or SPILL tapes, or simply specify ALL instead of ML2.
Another effective use of RECYCLE is to move old ML2 data to a new tape library. Suppose you have an old set of ML2 tapes with volsers between A00000 and A99999. To move the data to a new set of tapes you could use the RECYCLE command
This command limits RECYCLE to a specific range of tapes, and the PERCENTVALID(100) will clear out all of them.
On similar lines, old backups are not expired automatically. You need to schedule a
command regularly or HSM will not even logically delete backup data.
Processing empty datasets
DFHSM will backup and recover empty datasets with no problems, but it has trouble migrating empty files. If you want to allow DFHSM to migrate empty datasets you need to add the following patch to your ARCCMDxx HSM initialisation dataset in SYS1.PARMLIB.
When field MCVTFMV0 is set to 1 DFHSM will not check for empty datasets, or BLKSIZE=0.
Recovering a recalled file from HSM
If you recall a dataset, then delete it straight before the next backup run, you may have lost it. This often happens when an older GDG has rolled off. In some instances it may be possible to recover a dataset from a HSM migrated copy, if that dataset has been recently recalled. If the data was on an ML2 tape, the data is intact until the cartridge is RECYCLED. If the data was on ML1, the ML1 dataset entry will be deleted upon completion of the RECALL, but is restorable, using the standard file restore procedures, provided you back up your ML1 volumes. You need an HSM D record (migrated dataset record) for the recovery, and this may or may not exist.
The process requires that you run some report jobs on a daily basis, the details are in the link below
This procedure was supplied by Robin Lowe, and has the following steps :
Does the D record Exist? / \ YES NO | | Was the file Find the D record info on ML2? | / \ was the file YES NO on ML2? | \ / \ Reset the D record \ NO YES | \ / \ recall is there an ML1 backup? \ the file / \ Has the ML2 tape been recycled? YES NO / \ | \ / \ | \ YES NO Restore the ML1 file \ / | | \ / | | sorry, you've | | lost the data | \ / \ / ---- Rebuild the D record --------- | Define the migration catalog entry | Recall the file


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I noticed the other bass tab submitted is off by 1/2 step. They probably simply forgot to mention tuning down but here is another way to play it in STANDARD TUNING. *** The only issue is the outro/ending has to be done an octave higher (personally I like the way it sounds better). VERSE: ====== G:--------------------| D:--------------------| * These are played as 1/8, 1/4, and half A:---------6666-------| notes, so listen to the song to get E:-4444444------1-2-1-|2 timing right. PRE-CHORUS: =========== G:-----------------------------------| D:-----------------------------------| * Also played in middle of verse. A:-3---------3-3-4-6-4---------------| E:---4-3-1-3-------------------------| CHORUS: ======= G:-------------------------------------| D:-------------------------------------| * Try pushing strings down on neck hard A:-2-2x-2--------1-1-----1-1-----------| with right hand where "x" is. This E:--------1-1x-1-----1-2-----1-2-------| isn't in the song, but gives a cool springy effect to the riff. OUTRO/END: ========== last G:----------------------------|-----------| D:-2-2-1-2-1-2-1-2-2-1-2-3-3--|-2-2-------| * Remember this part is an octave A:----------------------------|-----------| higher, since we don't feel like E:----------------------------|-----------| tuning down for just ONE song :) VERSE 8X PRE-CHORUS 4X VERSE 8X PRE-CHORUS 4X CHORUS 4X VERSE 8X PRE-CHORUS 4X CHORUS 4X OUTRO/END 4X Well that's it! Easy and really fun song to play. May not be 100%, but works. This is my 1st tab so have mercy on a mofo... Comments
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America's Got Talent 2010 – The Semi-Finals Week 2
While last week had a few outstanding performances – Prince Poppycock and Michael Grimm – the first week of Semi-Finals was really a disappointment. With this second week of Semi-Finals now upon us, plus the promise of another performance by Jackie Evancho and Fighting Gravity, expectations run high again, but will they disappoint like last week? Let's hope not. Let's watch.
Alice Tan Ridley – Well, well, well. OK, first off let me say I fucking hate, hate, hate, hate, hate this awful Whitney Houston song. Really, they're all awful, but this one really bugs me. But this isn't America's Got Bad Taste In Music, it's America's Got Talent. She was good, better than good, but I worry she may not have been good enough tonight. The level of talent we've seen and yet to see thus far makes me think she's got a big, big hill to climb. It was good, but I have my doubts. That said, no way this lady's headed back to the subway, unless it's for a sandwich. This woman will be singing professionally and starting her pro music career at 57.
Haspop – One of my absolute favorite contestants this year. Play back this guy at slow speed on your DVR. It's absolutely incredible what he does. While this was a fun performance, it just didn't "pop." When it got started I was hopeful, but it never quite jumped. The last performance was far higher energy. He's incredibly skilled, but I fear this may be the last we see of Haspop. Au revoir, Haspop. You'll be missed.
Maestro Alexander Bui – This is one of those acts I am surprised is in the semi-finals. It's not that he's not talented, it's just that first performance was odd, at best. Well, as interesting and fucking crazy as it was to play two songs at the same time on the same piano with the same two hands, bah. OK, sorry, it sucked. Play one song, dammit. Fucking choose! At times it sounded like a total mess, while at other times it sounded amazing. Just wasn't enough consistency. Clearly talented, but no. Won't get my vote.
Howie booing the audience cracked me up. He's not a cultural ignoramous, he just gets it.
Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dijan – Last time we had the stunt fall, which sucked everyone in. Can they top it? I doubted it and well … OK, that was pretty damn good. I liked the copious use of smoke effect to hide Michael. I liked the love story. Loved the change in aerial options. Overall, a very good set.
Michael Grasso – Mother fucker, three kidney transplants? Are you fucking kidding me? Stop making your kidneys disappear! OK, seriously. We've seen that trick before, on AGT even, but Grasso brings a certain flair and style to his act that's really compelling. In fact, Murray did this same trick with a Tiger this season, but Grasso's style carries him very well. I like this guy a lot. Would like to see him move on to the finals. Plus, if he wins he can buy a different kidney for each day of the week!
Debra Romer – One of my favorites. I gotta say I enjoyed the Fleetwood Mac song from her last performance far more than this one. I wanted some energy out of this performance, and we didn't get it. It was a nice performance, but like Howie said I don't know if nice is good enough. Keep trying, keep working at it, but I don't think you'll be back next week.
Studio One Young Beats Society – Outstanding! They danced their asses off! Some absolutely amazing stunts. Automatic! Final rounder's! Really impressive, but in the finals I want to see them jumping off shit and coming close to dying. That's what it takes to win this show, especially one that has Fighting Gravity as a competitor.
Jeremy VanSchoonhoven – Wow. Look, this guy is a fighter. The guy's totally jacked up, yet he comes out and wows the audience. Dude's a baller. I don't know that I'd see this guy in Vegas, but there's a very real future for this guy. Get healthy, man.
Nathaniel Kenyon – I was thinking to myself when they brought this guy on stage, "OK, I'm kinda over you now." This performance did not increase my interest. And is it just me who felt like when he got buzzed he shut down?
Murray – Look, it's simple, as both Murray and Piers stated, there's not enough room in the finals for two illusionists. Nice trick, but Grasso has your number, buddy. That said, don't cry for Murray – this guy's getting an act in Vegas anyway.
Jackie Evancho – One of the two most highly anticipated performances of the night. Can she match her audition? SUPER duper close. That said, she's so good, so appealing that you can't help but root for her. Go Team Jackie!
Fighting Gravity – And now we have the other most anticipated act of the evening.
Howie said it right, only Fighting Gravity could follow Jackie Evancho. Really, there's nothing more that needs to be said other than FUCKING YEAH BROTHER YEAH MAMA WOAH!
Yeah, they're that good. Leaving me kinda speechless. The moving stage was a very nice touch. I just want more, more, more. The choice to take off a semester of school was the right one. These guys are guaranteed to show up in Vegas and I will make the trek there to see them. Can you say sold out shows? NO one touches these guys.
So who gets my vote? Pretty easy this week. Top picks are Fighting Gravity, Jackie Evancho, Michael Grasso and Studio One Young Beats Society. So who gets that coveted fifth spot? It's between Jeremy & the flying crazy people and in this case performing injured gets some extra points. My vote goes for the gimp – Jeremy.
MUCH better Semi-Finals compared to last week. Thank you contestants – see you at the finals!


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So i just signed-up here, wish there was an about section, but anyway...
Mi name is José or Joseph or Giuseppe or just Jos, i live in mexico city, am 18 years old, studyin biology (love it!)
I had a blog once, well twice, but i felt, twice, that it was just too public, and i guess this can also get too public...
I kind of tend to spill everything out as soon as possible, always had, but about 4 months ago i moved here and started living alone and since i've felt that i'm kind of more private, guess my mind goes "totally new world, you're alone, red alert, defense shell ON!". So i tell nothing, well almost nothing. But the impulse of spilling everything out is still there hence anonymous posting, yay!
So, obviously, i'm gay, i realized i was a long time ago, sixth grade, and before that i was kind of asexual, i don't know if asexual is the right word but i just didn't fancy anyone, boy nor girl.
But then, one day at my aunt's house i was watching mtv with my cousin, we were like 10 or 11, and the rock dj video came on and i felt weird things down there.
Not so much time after that, i had my first orgasm, by myself and freaked me out enormously, and i thought about a boy in my class and everything just fall into place, "i'm gay" the epiphany.
It was really easy for me, it just felt it was the right thing so i embraced it. I think it was because i have super cool parents who always said to me that everything was ok unless it harmed others.
And, of course, it felt great thinking about naked boys.
Coming out wasn't that easy.
As a kid the other kids, male young terrorists, always said things like "faggot" and such. Which really got to me at the time, i was really sensitive about what everyone said or thought about me.
Fortunately i learned and now that doesn't matter almost at all, but it took me a lot to get here.
Anyway, i first told a girl-friend, she just loved it, she said she had always wanted a gay friend, we were 11.
Having such a good start i began to tell my close friends but among them i told the wrong person and suddenly the hole school knew.
Don't really remember how i handle that but we moved at the end of that school year so i guess it wasn't much of a problem.
And it really helped me, i started to identify the people who would accept it and the ones who wouldn't.
Then we moved back again and i entered a different school and i told my cousin, which was great because we're like brother and sister and more.
And then i entered high school and for the first time i met another gay person. And that was really helpful, because together we started living a totally out life, we just didn't care if people knew or not, we just did and said whatever we wanted, and still do. Plus we're now best friends (in the true meaning of the words) and she's the person i love most.
And one day, think it was still high school's first year, i saw brokeback mountain's trailer,never had any contact with gay culture before that, and i thought "gay cowboys, we're everywhere!".
So that night i wrote my parents a coming-out letter and waited for them to arrive and read it and then i went to their room and they just said "we already knew". And it was just great.
I always knew they were both going to be totally ok with it but i still felt scared, guess it was because i knew so many coming-out stories gone wrong.
And now, like always, they support me in being gay and everything else, they have met 3 of my boyfriends and even tried to gave me gay sex education but realized i already knew, which i think relieved them because they looked really uncomfortable.
They rock.
I know i'm really lucky and my coming out story is kind of uncommon, and wish is was just as easy for everyone, but i think we're getting there.
I really think we are.
Hmm wanted to write a mini bio and ended up writing my coming out story...
Guess the coming out story is always a mini bio...
hi welcome to oasis!
its great you can tell who you can trust. my ability to read people or even know what their going to do next is zero. so yeah.... hugs and rainbows!
"I feel like Nacy Drew in the mystery of the midlife crisis."
-Roger Bannister
The Stepford Wives
and hugs and rainbows to you too
wrote hungs instead of hugs......
Good timing, I just posted my Diego Luna story on the site tonight, heh.
Mexico City is cool. I went to Cabaretito, I think it was... not sure if you're old enough to go there or not.
Glad you found the site. This site's pretty basic, not much needs to be said in an about page, I don't think.
"Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment." - Rumi
i just read the diego luna's interview :P
i'm old enough to go to cabaretito but i live far and transportation issues and money and yeah...
but i'm visiting the city were i used to live and definitely going to gay bars there
Wow! That's great that your parents took it so well. You are deffinatly one of the lucky ones:D I'm not out yet, but I *think* it will go pretty well when I do finally do it. Anyways, it's always nice to meet someone new. Have fun while you are here:)
I Live to Love,
I Love to Live.
thanks :D
i hope it goes great for you but make sure you do it when YOU are ready
before i came out i felt there was some kind of rush about it, a "do it NOW!" mood or something
but there's really no rush at all
nobody needs you to come out, so just take your time
wow, 3 comment in less than an hour, feels...new
I'll definitely be coming out when I feel it's right. Sometimes though, I do feel like just blurting it out just to have it all out in the open. That could be a bad idea depending on who I'm around at the time.
Tomboy for life
Hola José, bienvenido.
Nice story, it's quite good that your parents took the whole gay thing so positively (a mi como que me dejarían de hablar por un rato...)
Igual, bienvenido a Oasis.
" . . . The sun does not shine upon this fair earth to meet frowning eyes, depend upon it." Charles Dickens
Biology is awesome isn't it?
I felt afraid to come out to my parents at first too, even though I knew they'd be okay with it. My dad is the most amazing about it, he supports me fully. It's great.
There was some other stuff I wanted to say.. But I forgot it...
Anyways, Welcome to Oasis! :) I hope you like it here.
Yeap, biology is GREAT!!!
hope you remember...
if not now, then when?
Hi. I can't stand not being a part of things *Laughs maniacally*
Written lovingly for you, yes, ONLY you,


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History of Sanford Health and Sanford International Clinics
Sanford Health is an integrated health care organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Fargo, North Dakota. Our not-for-profit system includes 35 hospitals, 175 clinics, and more than 1,500 employed physicians in over 75 specialized areas of medicine serving patients in eight states. With more than 25,000 employees serving millions of people annually, Sanford Health is the largest rural health care provider in the United States.
Sanford Health's vision is "to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation and discovery." This vision includes a global focus on the delivery of basic health services to children and families. Our expertise in the efficient, effective delivery of health care in rural areas positions Sanford Health as a pioneer in the development of a global network of primary care facilities in areas of need.
In 2007, Sanford Health launched Sanford International Clinics as an initiative to develop a series of pediatric clinics in the U.S. and around the world in areas that lack sufficient primary care services. In many developing countries, however, the most effective way to improve the health of children is by treating the entire family. To accommodate this need, Sanford International Clinics expanded its mission to include the potential for hundreds of community clinics to serve millions of people. Formed upon Sanford's century-long commitment to providing comprehensive health care in the Midwestern United States, the Sanford International Clinics represent the organization's international commitment to health and healing.
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