text: MS051: Screening and Monitoring the Effectiveness of Mental Health Intervention ProgramsTuesday, February 18, 2014 12:00 PM–1:50 PM PMD: 1Skill Level: IGrade Level(s): B,C,DDescription: How can we create a mechanism to screen for children's mental health and monitor the effectiveness of interventions for individual students or programs using objective multiple sources of data? This workshop will provide information for practitioners interested in measuring and monitoring students' response to a range of behavioral, psychosocial and therapeutic interventions using a web-based progress monitoring system. A live demonstration of the system will be complemented by its research evidence and case studies discussion.Speaker(s): Achilles N. Bardos, PhD, Univ of N. Colorado, Greeley, CO

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Executive Director, Facilities and Construction
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To direct and administer campus planning and construction, including all acquisition and disposition of real estate, all new construction, remodeling, and furnishings, management of leased property, management of all efforts relating to sustainability, and management of utilities.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Guides planning and implementation of the District's environmental stewardship efforts, including reduction in the use of energy and potable water, reduction in the production of waste and greenhouse gases, increases in recycling, the use of renewable energy and recycled products. Promotes the integration of these efforts into the District's operations.
Represents the District on Tax Increment Financing Districts and on external community planning advisory bodies.
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Principles of environmental stewardship, including energy use, water use, transportation, recycling, air quality, etc.
Real estate acquisition, management and disposition.
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials.
Direct experience working for educationalinstitutions, preferably in higher education.
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You're lookin' a hot mess. And we're not talking about emotional issues or drama. We're throwing it all out there for you all to see, straight from the oven and ready to be devoured. This cheese dip is the epitome of a hot mess, but it's so freaking good, you'll be glad that we didn't make time to clean it up.
It was so hard to not face-plant into this dip when it was bubbly, drippy, hot and messy from the oven. Probably the realization that we'd burn ourselves is what kept us civilized. When it comes to cheese dips, our friends are like beasts and un-tamed hungry animals waiting to lick every smear of our sweet onion dip.
Our sweet onion dip, aka "Crack-dip", has made it's round quite a bit online. We first shared this recipe in 2008 but finally gave it a hero's welcome in our Bountiful cookbook and re-shared the recipe again last year on this blog post. Since then, it was given new life and enjoyed again on party tables across America.
Thanks all for making us so proud. This sweet onion dip is our little baby and it's so great to know that for many of you, it's like cheese-crack.
Now are you ready for the latest version? We added fresh cherry tomatoes on top! It's was a totally random idea because our garden is giving off some seriously beautiful cherry tomatoes.
Our favorite way to eat the crack dip is to spread some of this cheesy-goodness on some fresh bread and top it with a slice of fresh heirloom tomato. The tomato is a nice balance to the rich dip and it's a match made in heaven.
So we thought it would be nice to have some roasted cherry tomatoes to eat with the dip and rather than roast them separately, we just plopped them on the dip and baked it all together. What resulted was a hot mess of delicious roasted tomatoes on top of the perfectly brown-crusted sweet onion dip.
It's to die for and you can bet this hot mess will make an appearance at every single gathering we have this Summer, or at least until we run out of cherry tomatoes.
Hey, maybe we'll re-name this dip to "The Hot Mess" and if we were to couple it with the "Crack Dip", it could be the "Hot Mess Crack Dip". Yeah? Ok. Let's dive in.
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Free Creativelive food photography online class: Today is the day! We've been in Seattle this week preparing for our free food photography workshop today! Yes, it's free and it's streamed live for 3 days. Many of you mentioned that you can't catch all three days, but that's totally fine. If you can catch a day or so, just RSVP so you can watch what you can. And if you can't catch it at all today , then you can upgrade and get access to the workshop anytime you want and watch on your own time. Here's the link to RSVP for the free class.
Yield: Serves 4-6
Total Time: 1 hour
See post for additional recipe notes and watch the video for a quick tutorial. Our original sweet onion crack dip can be found in our Bountiful cookbook and was re-shared last year on this blog post.


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Tee off in paradise when you stay at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, where the golf greens always seem a little greener.
Our concierge can help you arrange tee times for any one of the fantastic golf courses on Bermuda. Challenge yourself at the newly renovated Port Royal Golf Course, located only 10 minutes from the resort. Home of the PGA Grand Slam, Port Royal was ranked by Golf Digest as one of the best public courses in the world.
You'll also find the following amazing golf courses on Bermuda:
- Tucker's Point Golf Club, (18 holes, par 70)
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Port Royal Golf Course
Our most popular. Legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones combined undulating terrain and dramatic oceanside cliffs to create an unforgettable golf experience. The course has a driving range, pro shop, and on-site dining. It is home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (October 13-15, 2014). Please take a look at our special offers page for special savings for this course!
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Belmont Hills' is a challenging par 70, featuring fast TifEagle greens and man-made lakes separated by a waterfall. With excellent ocean view, Belmont Hills also boasts a pro shop, practice area and on-site dining. Please take a look at our special offers page for special savings for this course!
PGA Grand Slam of Golf
The annual PGA Grand Slam of Golf brings the winners of the four major golf championships together to tee off in the sport's greatest off-season tournament. The three-day event kicks off with a Pro-Am and Champions' clinic on Monday. The excitement continues Tuesday and Wednesday, where you can be up close and get a personal experience inside the ropes.
Last year's winner was Adam Scott!!!
This year's PGA Grand Slam is October 13 & 15, 2014. Contact our concierge for more information! Book over these dates and receive complimentary entrance tickets to watch the tournament!


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|Product Rating: Date Posted: 2011-12-21 00:00:00
|Totally awsome peppers
|Posted By: Rachel
|Location: Indianapolis, IN United States
These sweet peppers are the best I've ever grown. I started the seeds indoors in late January and they did great right from the start. We had a cold, wet spring followed by a hot dry summer and the plants got totally eaten to sticks overnight by some insect I never saw. They rebounded from this and grew to very nice sized plants with nice sized fruit which had excellent, but not too strong flavor. I'm getting this again for next year.
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I grew these in a raised bed,using a good compost mixture the yeild was amazing,very big peppers with a sweet taste that went on all season!


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An intriguing site for a designer who focuses on \'typographically sound\' design. It\'s interesting that it\'s so stripped back and minimal and simply includes a shot from his latest project rather than a gallery. I do, however, like the focal slideshow and the beautiful graphical detail on each slide.Posted in Web Design → Design
As probably the foremost Twitter client (if you ignore Twitter\'s own client) TweetDeck has a lot of weight on its shoulders. It certainly lives up to the hype with its gorgeous interface designed specifically for the iPad. I love the logo and stylish grey colour scheme!Posted in Interface → iPad App
An awesome site for professional windsurfer Sean O'Brien. I love the graphic design ideas and how it all fits in a single window with no scrolling! The simple drop down navigation bar is a nice touch, as is the detailing on the logo!Posted in →
An incredibly bright and vibrant design for a business card! The colour is striking and immediately grabs your attention. The eye logo works really well as the focal point and is made even more effective by using white on such a bright background colour.Posted in Branding → Business Cards
A bright and immediately striking site for a web design agency. The use of yellow as a focal colour works very effectively! The use of typeface really helps to engage visitors, but some of the sizing of the text further down the page, while obviously intended to highlight certain things, is a little distracting.Posted in Web Design → Design
A fascinating way to experience the weather on your iPad. I love the heat imagery and sheer amount of information that is available from a single window. I particularly like the design of the sidebar, it\'s effortlessly functional and looks just great!Posted in Interface → iPad App
A clean and intuitive site for a graphic designer and frontend web developer. It\'s a good example of effective selection of typefaces, the name of the site is interesting and made a focal point while the main text is in a more clearly readable typeface. I particularly like the portfolio gallery and the differently sized thumbnails of each project!Posted in Web Design → Design
FlickStackr is an excellent way to browse Flickr on your iPad! The icon design is good which always helps to make the overall experience enjoyable. The use of thumbnails throughout is good and allows the wealth of Flickr photography to shine through!Posted in Interface → iPad App
A fascinating business card design that makes great use of some intriguing art. The designs make an immediate impact, you can\'t fail to be interested! I also particularly like how this card is displayed on some rustic wooden floorboards.Posted in Branding → Business Cards
Sometimes designing a great interface is more about what you leave out. Simplenote is a superb example of a consistently minimal approach to interface design! It\'s intuitive, clear, and just \'works\'!Posted in Interface → iPhone App
An elegant solution for using Dribbble on your iPad. I love that it gives over almost 100% of the space to design work and keeps the interface elements out of the way! The gallery looks awesome in simple grey shades and really allows the designs to take centre stage.Posted in Interface → iPad App
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An immediately intriguing site for a creative design agency. In this instance I really like the use of a static left sidebar, it allows consistently intuitive navigation of the site. The area of black space on the right seems a little pointless and negatively affects the weighting of the layout. The focal slideshow, however, is great and works hard to hold your attention!Posted in Web Design → Design
Here we have a simple stripe generation tool that\'s simply called Stripe Generator. The preview box is great and looks even better when used with really bold colours! I like the chunky custom designed sliders and effortlessly intuitive interface.Posted in Interface → Web App
A incredibly stylish business card for a fashion designer. I love the choice to use gold on black, it\'s sleek and utterly sophisticated! The symmetry of the design is great and complements the clean layout.Posted in Branding → Business Cards
The fascinating personal site of an online entrepreneur! The overall design, of pages on a wood effect background, works well to grab and hold your attention. The use of icons is great and complements the relatively intuitive layout of the site.Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
A great logo for a fitness company! The word revolution is perfectly played out in the shape of the logo. I particularly like the red colour that\'s been used here, although I do feel the central design should have been properly symmetrical.Posted in Branding → Logo
A gorgeous looking blog site that\'s just been through a major redesign! I love the brilliant illustrative touches and commitment to a thematic colour palette. The icon design and use of fascinating typefaces works well throughout to keep visitors engaged.Posted in Web Design → Blog
FontStruct is a Web App designed to help you build, share, and download fonts. First off I\'m really keen on the logo, it\'s got a great retro feel to it! The toolset is simple and quick to pick up, a good sign of solid interface design.Posted in Interface → Web App
A beautifully subtle site for a letterpress printer and designer. The restrained colour palette really allows the gorgeous photographs of his work to take centre stage! I particularly like the straightforward single column layout, the site effortlessly leads you through the process.Posted in Web Design → Design


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Average Life Span of a Video Game
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haha! "Left For who?" -that's me. I haven't touched L4D in maybe 2 months.
I've been switching between H3 and the Halo Wars Demo. But I did start the Halo 1 campaign over today…
Well, isn't that a pity? >_<
Heck, I still go back and play some of my old RPGs every now and again (Chrono Trigger, anyone?)…
This just goes to show you how totally awesome Halo3 and Bungie are. :) Its been 18 months….and how many of us are still playing H3? even some H2? Even if we take a break here and there to play some Gears, L4D, CoD….we still put the H3 disc in at least once a week…
It does show the difference between a will-be classic and just-another-game… the classics will still be played years later
Every once in a while, I still pull out my old Nintendo 64 and play an hour or so of SuperMario64, Goldeneye, or Perfect Dark
Might I add Halo has been a monumental series for nearly a decade now? WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think it really depends on the game. For instance, I keep coming back to Call of Duty 4 because its multiplayer is teh rocks. I still revisit GTA IV for some mindless carjacking and stunts.
Heck, I still play X-COM on the PC once a year.
sooo many games, so little time.
I'll play all my games as much as a can. I play Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 a hell of a lot more than the rest, but I try to get the most out of my money.
Me too, whats the point in buying a game if you don't enjoy it for more than say, a week?


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text: When Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) arrives to replace Michael's nemesis Toby Flenderson, he's overjoyed to find not just a new friend, but also a potential love interest. However, Holly is later sent back to Nashua, and the distance forces them to break up. Michael continues to hold a torch for her, even as she moves on with a coworker named A.J., and she eventually reciprocates. They reunite in season seven, and when Holly moves to Colorado to help her ailing parents, Michael proposes.


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Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before their game... News PhotoBasketball - Sport,California,Kobe Bryant,Los Angeles Lakers,Match - Sport,NBA,NBA Pro Basketball,Sacramento,Sacramento Kings,Sleep Train Arena,Sport,USA,Vertical,Warming UpPhotographer Ezra ShawCollection: Getty Images Sport 2012 Getty ImagesSACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before their game against the Sacramento Kings at Power Balance Pavilion on November 21, 2012 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


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I found it more odd that guards were drafted so high in April...
Historically, OG is not a premium position in the first round...I think the higher draft position for guards in 2013 was due to the lack of star power in the first round...
I found it more odd that guards were drafted so high in April...
Historically, OG is not a premium position in the first round...I think the higher draft position for guards in 2013 was due to the lack of star power in the first round...
Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro 'is going to be great,' Maurkice Pouncey says
Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro (66), right, works on blocking drills during NFL football practice on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
By Dustin Hockensmith
on June 04, 2013
Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro's rookie season was derailed before it started. The first-round pick tore his medial collateral ligament at the end of training camp and missed the team's first 12 games.
But he's back healthy this summer as an important part of a young, talented Steelers' offensive line. DeCastro moves well for a 6-5, 315-pounder and has improved his technique going into his second season as a pro.
DeCastro can play power football, as well as get out in space and block downfield, teammate Maurkice Pouncey told Steelers.com yesterday.
"[DeCastro] can really move around and get outside on the edge and block guys and really move them if we've got to run power football," Pouncey said. "It's excellent to have him right next to me."
That versatility will be key under first-year offensive line coach Jack Bicknell Jr., who is implementing a zone blocking scheme. The new scheme will put the Steelers' linemen on the move more often and capitalize on their athleticism.
DeCastro told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review last month that he spent his time off the field studying and observing his teammates' techniques.
Pouncey has got his technique down, Ramon's got a technique down. So you take bits and pieces and see what you're doing, DeCastro told the Tribune-Review. I learned a lot and, to me, it's all instinct now. It's a whole different game, and I think I'm a lot more prepared for this season. ... It's almost like a fresh beginning.
Pouncey, 23, will again be a key this season, but he'll be joined by three other guys in DeCastro (23), right tackle Mike Adams (23) and left tackle Marcus Gilbert (25) who are 25 or younger. Key reserve Kelvin Beachum turns 24 this weekend. Left guard Ramon Foster, 27, is the veteran of the group.
Pittsburgh struggled in the running game last season, in part because of injuries along the line. The Steelers ranked just 26th in the NFL with 1,537 rushing yards and averaged just 3.7 yards per carry.
The youth movement and fresh approach came at the expense of veteran left tackle Max Starks and reserve center Doug Legursky. But the time had arrived to rely on young linemen after dedicating four first and second-round picks on them in the last three NFL drafts.
The addition of a healthy DeCastro could be an immediate step toward improvement. He's got Pouncey's seal of approval.
"He's going to be a great," Pouncey said.
One way or another..I am still, to this day, GLAD to have David DeCastro on our team. Period.
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Final Ruthless Mock:
1.22 CB Marcus Peters, 6'0" 197 lbs., Washington
2.56 FS Damarious Randall, 5'11" 196 lbs., Arizona State
3.87 TE Clive Walford, 6'4" 251 lbs., Miami
4.121 DE Henry Anderson, 6'6" 294 lbs., Stanford
5.160 WR Titus Davis, 6'1" 196 lbs., Central Michigan
6.199 OLB Kyle Emanuel, 6'3" 255 lbs., North Dakota State
6.212c OLB Max Valles, 6'5" 251 lbs., Virginia
7.239 RB John Crockett, 6'0" 217 lbs., North Dakota State


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Stevi Perry's Memorial Day Weekend - Sunday
Stevi takes a peek into the cockpit of an active Harrier Jet.
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Do you watch television? Listen to the radio? How about use the internet? Or go outside? If you participate in any of these activities, than you are being inundated with ads. When I wake up in the morning, the very first sound I hear is the advertising on the radio alarm. When I head out the door for work, I pass too many billboards to count. My morning e-mail is flooded with offers, ads, and exclamation points indicating that I should "act now!" Surfing the web means pop up ads, banner ads, or those weirdo short commercials you need to watch before you can access a video. Ads are everywhere, and the human brain simply cannot absorb them all. I tried to do a little research and find out how many ads the average American is exposed to and found several studies ranging from 600 to 3,000 ads per day.
On the internet the ads that we see are now targeting us – by our demographics, by our search history, by our friends, and by our interests. Ever notice that when you are planning a wedding, you see hundreds of wedding related offers? Thinking about a move? You'll see ads for movers, rental trucks, even real estate agents…Remember election season? All you had to do was search for a candidate's position on an issue and you'd find yourself swimming in campaign ads! We used to just watch TV and see whatever ad some experts elected to run based on the show's audience. Now, we are studied on an individual level, analyzed, and provided with the ads that fit us as people. The ads have gotten smarter…They are learning…
So, what does this mean for you? If you run a business or organization, it means you are competing in a different arena. We are all advertised to so much that it's taking better and better advertising to actually reach us. If you want to be noticed, you have to truly make an impact on the potential consumers. Some organizations tend to think this means well targeted ads. Some think this means sheer volume of ads. Some think that it means eye-catching, shocking or emotionally jarring ads that capture someone's attention. All of these strategies will get some results, but I firmly believe that, where social media is concerned, authenticity is king. Because, the truth is, we're tired of being manipulated. Consumers today display less brand loyalty than their predecessors because brands just don't mean that much to us. We want a positive experience. We want to be treated as people and to receive service from…people.
A year ago I bought a computer from a techy website I found through a Google search. When I got to the site, I noticed that there was a feed featuring links to employee blogs on all sorts of computer related topics. I noticed employee reviews of different products. I noticed the option to chat with a salesperson. I noticed links to employees' Facebook and Twitter pages. It was apparent from this site that employees were excited about their products. Their writing wasn't always perfect or polished – but it was passionate. It was authentic. The website wasn't just trying to sell computers. It was trying to contribute to the general knowledge of the field. And this, this really struck me.
Let's contrast that with another experience I had. I was tasked with purchasing a piece of office equipment for my day job last year. I found a company that could provide the equipment we needed for below the price we wanted to pay. I went on their Facebook page and noticed they had several negative reviews. This wasn't the turn off, though. What bothered me was the response to each review. The company used the exact same cookie-cutter reply every time! There was no character. No spunk. Just a corporate tagline and a sales pitch.
Making your marketing stand out doesn't need to be difficult. The advice your mom gave you on the first day of school is just as relevant as it has always been – Be yourself, have fun, and talk with the other kids. Marketing is about engagement, and engagement is what will set you apart from all of the other ads competing for eyeball space.
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Small Business Tips for Building Brand Awareness
Marketing a small business on a small budget isn't easy, but if you have a strong brand, it makes many aspects of marketing your small business much simpler. Not only is having a strong, cohesive, and consistent brand an important aspect of marketing, but building your brand awareness is equally essential.
What is brand awareness?
Brand awareness is the process in which businesses get customers to know who they are and what they're about by marketing to them while simultaneously promoting their brand through logos, images, taglines, content, etc. Though brand awareness is considered a marketing tactic, the marketing isn't always direct or obvious. Brand awareness is more about incorporating your branded logos, images, taglines, messages in content your customers are searching for, with the idea that those customers will begin to remember you, become familiar with your business, and ultimately begin to trust your brand.
Why is brand awareness important?
Brand awareness is important because your brand represents your company, and allows customers to get to know what your business is about. Building a brand is about building a personality and trust, both of which add immense value you to your business, products, and services.
Who are the targets of brand awareness?
Brand awareness isn't just for your target customers; there are in fact four different groups of people you want to be targeting with your brand awareness efforts:
1. New Customers – brand awareness should be a part of your overall business objectives, and your overall business objectives most likely include bringing in new customers and growing your business, and so building brand awareness among them is a given.
2. Influencers – in every industry there are groups of "influencers", people within the industry who are able to influence others because they are considered trusted sources. Making your brand appealing to these influencers encourages those influencers to promote your brand. On the other hand they could influence people to not trust your brand.
3. Current Customers – building brand awareness among your current customers is important not only in that you want to make sure they stay your customers and continue to purchase products/ services from you, but also in that it can help encourage word-of-mouth, the most invaluable marketing tactic there is.
4. Purchase Decision Makers – though your brand may be appealing to an audience, you want to make sure your brand is appealing specifically to the customers who are able/empowered to make purchase decisions (a quick example would be children's cereal commercials that are marketed to parents).
How is brand awareness built?
Brand awareness is about increasing the number of people who know about your brand and your business. And so, including your brand in logos, messages, taglines, copy, etc. is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to boost your brand awareness. However, beyond just incorporating your brand in all of your online and off line content, there are a number of other things you can do to start boosting brand awareness:
1. Attend Local Events both in your industry and in your target markets. Get out there and start meeting your target audience where they're meeting. Become part of the conversation.
2. Get Social – start using social media, commenting on online forums, answer questions from relevant online communities, establish yourself online. This is a great option for people who aren't able to go to local events, and they're great for learning about local events as well.
3. Reach Out – start building relationships with other people online, either by linking to their content, guest posting on their site, commenting on their blog posts, etc. The more you participate the more people will engage with you online as well as off.
These are only a few ways you can start to build brand awareness, and whichever tips you decide to follow, just remember that the most important rule in building brand awareness is that you are authentic. Be Genuine. If you are truly interested in growing your business then you must be genuine and authentic both online and in person whenever representing your brand. Your brand has a reputation that is extremely important to protect. If your business and brand are going to be sustainable building them starts with building that good reputation.
Where can you build brand awareness?
Many small businesses don't have a lot of options when it comes to marketing and building brand awareness. However, thanks to the internet, there are quite a few inexpensive ways in which small businesses can build brand awareness among all of their target audiences:
1. A Website – your website is not only the perfect place to really showcase your brand and promote your business, but as people use the internet more and more, having a website for your business is becoming imperative in order to stay competitive.
2. Blogging – Once you have a website up, it's important that you start creating content for that site, the logic being that the more content you create, the more opportunities you give internet users to find your site. Blogging is one of the easiest ways to start building your brand, because you can give your brand a voice that can't be represented in a logo or tagline.
3. Social Media – Though not thought of as a marketing centric channel, the great thing about social media is it provides a space for businesses and customers to communicate in a way that they've never been able to before. Social media is where businesses can share more of their personality and promote their brand, and social media marketing efforts are centered more around building a relationship with the customer rather than marketing to them.
4. Paid Search Ads – often referred to as pay per click (PPC) or cost per click (CPC) can be an inexpensive way of getting your business and brand in front of your target customers. Even if an internet user doesn't click on your ad they still get to see it, and if your brand is compelling, perhaps it's the second of third time they see the ad that they click it.
Building a brand takes time. These tips should help you start building brand awareness, but creating and maintaining your brand will be a long process. But don't dread it! Your brand is something to be proud of, and you will be if you take the time to invest in it.


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Eleven of the most populous metropolitan areas are composed of 34 metropolitan divisions, which are essentially separately identifiable employment centers within a metropolitan area. BLS is now publishing unemployment and payroll employment data for these recently defined divisions.
In January 2005 the lowest unemployment rate among the metropolitan divisions, at 3.4 percent, was in Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, Maryland. The next lowest, 3.8 percent, was in the nearby division, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, D.C.-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia.
The highest unemployment rates among the divisions were in Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, Michigan (9.0 percent), and Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, Massachusetts-New Hampshire (8.9 percent).
These data are from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program and are not seasonally adjusted. To learn more, see "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment: January 2005" (PDF) (TXT), news release USDL 05-433. Data for January 2005 are preliminary and subject to revision. Note: the "metropolitan divisions" in New England are technically referred to as New England City and Town Area (NECTA) divisions.
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2 bell peppers (or 3-4 "garden size" ones), color of your choice
1 large onion
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French bread or sub rolls
Cheese, if desired
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute sliced peppers and onions, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add frozen meatballs and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and let cook for 30 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to put filling on a toasted roll or bread. Top with cheese (like provolone) and melt if desired- yum!
Wonder why there's no salt and pepper? Frozen italian meatballs are highly seasoned. They will season the whole pot when they simmer!
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From science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster comes a thrilling new Pip and Flinx adventure, wherein a certain red-haired, green-eyed young man blessed (or cursed) with strange powers finds himself and his mini-dragon sidekick on a top-secret mission concerning deep space, alien worlds . . . and a primordial horror intent on devouring all of it.
In the outer depths of the universe lies the Great Emptiness, where something dreadful lurks, hidden behind a great gravitational lens of dark matter. Something horrific that howls and writhes and rages across three hundred million light-years of space–and is now heading straight for the Commonwealth and moving faster all the time.
One slim chance exists to avert catastrophe, and only Flinx can take it. Roaming the galaxy is a conscious planet-size weapons system, the legacy of a long-extinct race. As Flinx is the only one who has ever experienced mental contact with the machine, it is his job to find the powerful alien artifact and coax it into joining the battle against the behemoth from beyond.
So Pip and Flinx valiantly sail into the unknown aboard their little spaceship, which is immediately forced down for emergency repairs on planet Arrawd, home to less advanced sentients and therefore off-limits to space travelers. But what with Arrawd being very beautiful, and Flinx being Flinx, this particular rule doesn't stand a chance.
Now, Flinx is no stranger to murderous attacks and stalking assassins–evading them occupies most of his waking hours–but to be besieged by hordes bent on worshipping him as a god? Worse still, escaping this fate is going to be as impossible as fulfilling his dire mission. What's a deity to do?
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"In the better than average 11th installment of Foster's popular Pip and Flinx series (after 2004's Sliding Scales), the empathetically gifted Flinx and his mini-dragon companion, Pip, go in search of a weapon to use against a powerful enemy. When Flinx's sentient spaceship, Teacher, needs to repair itself, they land on the lovely world of Arrawd, which has the necessary raw materials. There Flinx meets the fisherman Ebbanai and his shrewd wife, Storra, who soon discover that Flinx not only shares their empathic powers but can also miraculously heal the sick residents of Arrawd. Soon enough, Ebbanai and Storra, as well as the local rulers, are exploiting Flinx's gifts for their own monetary gain. By now, the detour on Arrawd has already forced Flinx to defy his mission and his principles. Flinx will have to fight back with Teacher's weaponry and survive a suicide bombing by religious fanatics before the sadder but wiser people of Arrawd will let him go. Meticulous, if sometimes tedious, descriptions render the strange landscapes and characters of Foster's world with believable clarity. A classic alien-contact novel, this recalls the work of the late Hal Clement." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
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DES MOINES, Iowa - A Burlington couple won the top prize of $50,000 playing the lottery's "Sizzling 7's" instant-scratch game.
Vicki Barton, 54, was home by herself when she scratched the winning ticket. She called her husband, James, immediately to tell him the news.
"I said, 'Come back to the truck stop, I need to show you something,'" Barton said.
Barton was pretty shocked about winning the top prize.
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Barton said she's already got plans for her winnings.
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SWFL education news: Oct. 16
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Vocal Artistry and Bower School of Music "Let Music Live"
Vocal Artistry kicks off its season with a brand new collaboration. Working with the Bower School of Music Chamber Chorus at Florida Gulf Coast University, the 22-voice choir brings audiences a concert of original music and new harmonies by modern composers to benefit FGCU student scholarships. "Let Music Live," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the U. Tobe Recital Hall at Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at First Baptist Church of Fort Myers, 1735 Jackson St., Fort Myers.
These two great ensembles combine in a collaborative celebration of choral music spanning the centuries from the Renaissance to today, including works of Sweelinck, Bruckner and Vaughan Williams to the contemporary sounds of Morten Lauridsen, Gwyneth Walker, and a premiere of a new work by William Dawson Jr. The choirs will present individual sets of music, as well as combined sets that include Joseph Martin's inspiring The Awakening.
Trent R. Brown conducts the Bower School of Music Chamber Choir, a mixed, auditioned ensemble of FGCU students. The Chamber Choir will embark on its first international performance tour in May and sing in Prague, Vienna, Mondsee, Salzburg and Innsbruck. This concert will benefit students in need of scholarships to make the trip.
"We are excited to share the stage with the inspiring voices of Vocal Artistry! Most of the singers have never travelled outside the U.S., and many have never even left Florida," he said.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/BSM/concerts.html. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Information: (239) 334-7747.
Florida Institute of Government hosts records management workshop
Florida Gulf Coast University's Florida Institute of Government is offering a 2-day workshop in public records management from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 28-29, at the FGCU Cohen Center. Cost is $175. Steve M. Lewis is instructor for the workshop.
The program is designed to inform and update public sector personnel about records management and maintenance under Florida law. The workshop content includes new technologies and management systems in the field of records management, and what Florida law mandates in terms of records retention and destruction.
To register online go to http://registeriog.fgcu.edu/.
Information: (239) 425-3273
FGCU to host Annual Children's Mental Health Conference
For the third consecutive year, Florida Gulf Coast University College of Education and Florida's Institute of Government host the "Annual Children's Mental Health Conference" 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the FGCU Cohen Center ballroom to create an alliance between mental health professionals and the community. Problems resulting from mental health disorders in children can include misbehavior, school failure, suicide, school dropout, substance abuse, and more.
This conference will address some of the problems associated with mental health disorders in children and youth, and will provide insight about what the community can do to make a difference in their lives by building stronger linkages, networks, and resources within the community.
Keynote speaker is Ross Szabo, an award-winning speaker, author, consultant, and Peace Corps volunteer. He served as Director of Outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign for eight years, and is co-author of "Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of Your Mental Health."
Topics include: signs and symptoms, suicide prevention, effective interventions for the classroom; ADHD misdiagnosis, integrated stress relief, and the new DSM-5.
The conference is intended for parents, educators, mental health professionals and university students. General registration is $49, student rate is $25.
To register, visit http://registeriog.fgcu.edu/. Limited scholarships are available at the registration site. For more information call Joanne Hartke at (239) 425-3273.
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FGCU receives grant from Target for Student Leadership Summit Program
Florida Gulf Coast University recently received a $3,000 grant from Target to fund its annual Leadership Summit, a daylong program designed to connect student leaders and promote collaborative efforts, develop leadership skills, and build lasting relationships.
"The Leadership Summit is one of the high impact programs offered by the Dean of Students' Office," said Assistant Dean of Students Xue Qin Wang. "The program provides opportunities for meaningful interactions among students, faculty, and staff. Target's generosity will allow us to improve this program by adding a nationally known speaker on leadership and diversity. We are excited about this new partnership with Target."
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"At Target, we are committed to serving local communities where we do business," said Laysha Ward, President, Community Relations, Target. "That's why we are proud to partner with Florida Gulf Coast University as we work to strengthen communities and enrich the lives of our guests and team members."
Cape Coral High School´s Girls´ Soccer Team Fights for a Cure
The Girls' Soccer team at Cape Coral High School is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness month by raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Southwest Florida. To help raise funds for breast cancer research, the team will be selling pink bracelets outside of three Publix locations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 19,
"Our goal this year is to raise $1,000 for Susan G. Komen on October 19th, while also raising awareness for breast cancer and continue or commitment to this cause," said Jamie Reimer, Soccer Coach at Cape Coral High School. "We wanted to make a difference in our community and we believe that the Susan G. Komen Foundation provides that opportunity. 75% of every dollar donated goes to help local victims battling breast cancer and the remaining 25% goes to fund research to find a cure."
Bracelets will be sold for $3 each. The Seahawks will be at the following Publix locations on Oct. 19:
n Santa Barbara Center, 100 Hancock Bridge Parkway W., Cape Coral.
n Midpoint Center, 2420 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral.
n Cape Coral Landings, 127 Cape Coral Pakway W., Cape Coral.
Lee schools seeking parent input
The School District of Lee County is beginning the rigorous process of renewing its District-wide accreditation status. Over the next several months, the District will participate in a comprehensive evaluation process that seeks to validate the quality of education in our schools, as well as identify areas of opportunity and growth.
Parental input plays an integral role in the evaluation of our District. The first step in initiating the accreditation process is to gather feedback from parents regarding the management of District resources and the state of the learning environment at their child(ren)'s school(s).
On Sept. 18, the District opened a survey that specifically seeks input from parents throughout the District. The survey is confidential and can be completed online at http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0705319. The survey will also be available on our Web site at http://www.leeschools.net. Parents that do not have access to the Internet can request to take the survey at their child's school via a computer or paper copy.
The survey will remain open through Oct. 31 and the results of the survey will help to shape the educational experience in The School District of Lee County.
Edison State College Hosts Family Math Night
Edison State College and Lee County Math Council present "Family Math Night" from 5:45- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Edison State College in Fort Myers. Students in grades Kindergarten - 10 are encouraged to attend this free family-oriented event centered on fun math games.
The purpose of the event is to show students and parents that Math is fun! Attending families will play games created by Edison State College School of Education Teacher Candidates. This free event is open to anyone interested in attending, but students are encouraged to register at email@example.com. This event will take place in building U, room 102 on the Fort Myers Campus.
"Learning mathematics successfully requires a joint effort between home and school. Research shows students that work cooperatively with their parents have higher academic achievement," said Mary Robertson, Professor of Mathematics Education at Edison State College, and the event organizer. Robertson is an expert in the field. She has been a Mathematics teacher for the past 29 years, having taught at the middle school, high school, and college level.
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3704m with a 2000m flight ! And I would be lying if I said it is an easy jump to get.
Last fall, Laurent and I tried to reach the summit of Le Pleureur alone with just some beta from a friend. "Ya sure, it's easy, just climb the ladder, follow the trail, then climb the arête." Sounded easy enough. But we were wrong. After following a 'trail' for 4 hours, we found ourselves scrambling up some shaley exposed face, and we were not even half way there. We knew the hike should take around 4-5 hours, so we knew we had taken a wrong turn. This was Not easy. We hiked back down to search for a different way up, but we were running out of daylight. We decided to ditch the big jump and jump the 200m dam down below.
I finally Jumped Le Pleureur! - Ellen Brennan
3704m with a 2000m flight ! And I would be lying if I said it is an easy jump to get.
Because this jump is a 3704m, conditions have to be Ideal. There needs to be little to no snow, no wind, and no clouds… it is a rare jump to get.
There are a few things that make jumps especially special to me. The highest on this list is a jump that is difficult to get. This can be because of its high altitude, or it requires some mountaineering, or because it's in the middle of nowhere. After that it is the access to the jump. A beautiful hike, maybe some climbing, in an amazing place with few people always feels very special to me. Lastly, the flight- after all the hard work of getting there, it's a huge bonus to have some beautiful terrain to fly on.
We have tried a few times to jump Le Pleureur this summer, but every day we planned on, the conditions weren't ideal. But finally, it looked like we had our window. It hadn't snowed in over a week; there was a high pressure, few clouds, and no wind. We went for it. Luckily this time we went with a friend who lives just below this cliff, he has jumped it many times, and he was able to guide us on the 2000m approach. We started at 0630, from our car, we hiked up to the dam, climbed the ladder, followed the trail… and then we learned where we messed up the year before. At a point on this trail, you veer off, and hike to a rock wall. And on that wall there is a chain that guides you up the steep assent. Unfortunately if you don't know where to go to look for this chain you will most likely not find it. Thank you le guide!
We continued our hike up to the top. We were the only ones on the mountain with a beautiful view of massive mountains and glaciers surrounding us. I was in heaven. When we reached the top I was elated; I had been thinking about being on top of this mountain for a year and I had finally made it! And even better- there was no wind, and no clouds!!! We relaxed on top, enjoyed the view, and then we geared up.
With a 2000m flight, it's nice to had an idea on where to fly, otherwise you will end up doing what feels like a skydive. So I decided to follow our friend Julian off. He has done this jump many times, and I knew he would know the best line to take.
It was absolutely amazing the sensation of leaving the summit of the mountain I had worked so hard to get up, and flying down over some of the most incredible terrain while watching Julian fly a beautiful line right below me.
I have a rule for new jumps. I Have to take a recon flight before you fly close to anything. I jump off, with a camera, take a nice scenic flight, and then review the footage so I know exactly the line I want to fly and the best way to get there. On this jump, I was able to take a scenic flight while at the same time having Julian point out to me an amazing line. It was Perfect!
When we all landed safely we had smiles permanently glued to our faces. We were so happy, and hot- it was 19 degrease C warmer in the landing area compared to the exit point. I even had to pop my ears when I landed because of the altitude difference :)
I am so happy to get to go to these amazing places with people I enjoy. I feel so lucky to have the life a have, and I never take it for granted.