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This summer, Oglethorpe will offer an opportunity for entering students to jumpstart their college mathematics sequencing!
Who: New students for fall 2015 who plan to major in science, mathematics, engineering, or business.
What: Condensed summer offerings of Intro to Functions (MAT-120) and Advanced Functions (MAT-130).
When: July 13-23 (MAT-120), and July 24 - Aug. 5 (MAT-130).
Where: On campus. Commuting is fine, and a residential option will also be available for an additional fee.
Why: To get a head start on the pre-/co-requisites for fall courses in science/math majors.
Supplies: WebAssign and e-textbook, laptop or computer, graphing calculator, pencil and notebook.
Cost: $800 per course. Includes lunch and required textbook. Students who pursue the residential option will incur an additional $660 per course for room and board.
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MAT-120 Intro to Functions
July 13-23, 2015
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12-1 p.m.)
Academic Success Center
12 students max
No adds (be there on the first day or not at all)
Drop deadline: Noon on third day of class.
Withdrawal deadline: 5 p.m. on fifth day of class.
Registration: Any new student may enroll in MAT-120 (no pre-requisite).
MAT-130 Advanced Functions
July 24 - Aug. 5, 2015
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12-1 p.m.)
Academic Success Center
12 students max
No adds (be there on the first day or not at all)
Drop deadline: Noon on third day of class.
Withdrawal deadline: 5 p.m. on fifth day of class.
Pre-requisite for MAT-130: A grade of C- or better in the IMO MAT-120, or placement into MAT-130 with the OU proctored math placement test.
Why would I do the IMO?
These courses are for students who want to "get the math juices flowing" in a supportive yet academically intensive environment. You might wish to get a head start on your first semester by completing a mathematics course that is a pre-/co-requisite for a major-area course that you aspire to take in the fall (e.g. BIO-101). You might wish to be a step ahead as you adjust to a college classroom, meet faculty members, and prepare for your intended course of study.
Is it open to everyone?
These courses are only for new students whose first semester at Oglethorpe will be fall 2015, and who intend to major in science, pre-engineering, mathematics, or business. Students may commute or secure their own off-campus accommodations; however, new for 2015, an on-campus residential option will also be available for an additional fee of $660 per course.
Do I need prior experience with pre-calculus or trigonometry?
The IMO is ideal for students who have already been exposed to coursework in these areas, and who wish to brush up on or expand their knowledge before the fall semester. The IMO will not be a leisurely overview of functions; students will begin solving problems on Day 1. If you are confident in your abilities but surprised by your placement score, the IMO may be for you. This is a good chance to "get the math juices flowing" and build on what you have already learned.
What if I decide not to do it, or I can't come on these dates?
That's okay. You are well-prepared to begin at Oglethorpe with or without the IMO sessions. Oglethorpe offers support for any student to finish any degree in four years, and you can always contact the professional advisors in the Academic Success Center to discuss your academic plan and consider your options. Remember, the IMO is simply for jumpstarting the course sequencing. It is exactly equivalent in content to what the mathematics professors will cover in the fall and spring semesters.
What if my mom says I should, but I'm unsure?
Given the intensive nature of the accelerated format, the IMO is only worthwhile if the student is self-motivated to participate. Your parent, coach, teacher or peers cannot provide the momentum for you to succeed, since you will need to focus, manage your time, and study hard in order to pass and demonstrate your mathematical proficiency. During the IMO, you will not have much time and energy to spare, so it's important that YOU want to invest that time and energy! You should also consider whether you have the mathematical skill level to feel comfortable in such an all-day, every-day mathematics setting.
Can I take both MAT-120 and MAT-130 this summer, before the semester starts?
Yes, providing that you earn a "C-" or higher in the IMO MAT-120. Keep in mind that these sessions are back-to-back: you would likely take a final exam in MAT-120 one day, and then begin MAT-130 on the very next weekday morning! If your schedule, stamina, and placement grade allow, you are welcome to do both IMO sessions.
So these are real college courses, worth 4 credits?
Yes. Although the syllabus is compressed into a short time period, the IMO sessions are equivalent to full semester courses. One full day of an IMO class is comparable to a week and a half of a semester course. The courses will appear on your transcript like any other 4-credit course, with no qualifying designation of "IMO" or "summer".
What if I haven't taken the mathematics placement test yet?
Although MAT-120 is open to any new student, it is generally a good idea to find out your placement before investing your time in the intensive course format. Your AP, IB or college-level transcripts may suggest placement at Oglethorpe, or you may schedule online proctoring for the math placement test at your convenience. The admission office will also offer on-campus proctoring at Passport. Call the front desk at 404.364.8307 for more information
How do I sign up for the IMO?
Click here to be directed to the online registration form!
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What material is covered?
MAT-120 and MAT-130 explore questions such as, "What is a function? How can I tell? How do they behave, and how do I work with them? What special categories of functions often show up?" In MAT-120, students will encounter linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. In MAT-130, you will work with more advanced topics such as trigonometry, polar and parametric functions, and vector analysis.
Who are the instructors?
Dr. John Merkel will teach MAT-120, and Dr. Brian Patterson will teach MAT-130. Both courses will also feature Supplemental Instruction (SI), with an upperclassman peer teacher who sits in on all class time and helps lead small-group work, answers questions, etc.
Is there tutoring available?
Tutoring is available by request during the IMO. Your SI peer teacher will also be available during daytime group sessions to help you review challenging material.
Am I allowed to be absent?
No. Attendance is mandatory. You should not miss part or all of any IMO class day—not for work, a doctor's appointment, a carpooling delay, a prior commitment or any other reason. Because one day of IMO is equal to a week and half of a regular semester, it will be extremely detrimental to your learning process if you are absent for any portion of it.
Can I drop the course after I start?
Yes, you will have until noon on the third day of class to drop the course. Absolutely no drops will be allowed after this time. Dropping a class means that you are completely removed from the roster, and no record of having started the course will appear on your transcript.
What if I start, but after a couple of days I know I am really (really) struggling. What do I do?
College courses also have an option called "withdrawal." Withdrawal means that the course will still be listed on your transcript, but instead of a letter grade (A-F), you will have a W. If you withdraw from a course, it does not become part of your college GPA. It is not a dishonor to cut one's losses and withdraw from a course, and it is not unusual to see a W on an undergraduate transcript, but you should consider this carefully with your instructor prior to withdrawing. The IMO withdrawal deadlines are listed above.
What will the format be like?
The course will meet in the Academic Success Center area, which is a large, comfortable room that allows for both classroom instruction and space for small groups to work together or for individual students to concentrate. The course assumes that students will be using a laptop or a computer, and your professor will use lots of collaborative learning techniques through the WebAssign program (part of your textbook). WebAssign includes tools such as example problems, interactive practice, and video tutorials. Very little time will be spent on lecturing. The majority will be for small groups to work together and ask questions or for individuals to practice concepts on their own.
Is there homework, too?
Yes. For example, in MAT-120 you will have daily homework in WebAssign. The WebAssign format is adaptive, meaning that you can work a problem as many times as you wish until you get it right (and understand why you did). You will have the opportunity to do much of your homework in class while you are at OU. The better use you make of your class time, the less you will have to do later at home.
How is it graded?
You will receive a letter grade A-F. Each course will have a midterm and a final exam, along with daily individual work, homework and frequent quizzes.
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What is the textbook? Where can I get it?
The required textbook for both courses is Precalculus w/ WebAssign Code, edition 6, by Stewart (ISBN0-8400-6807-7). The cost of the e-book as well as WebAssign access will be included in your IMO fee. You will be provided with your access information on the first day of class.
Do I need a graphing calculator?
Yes, you must have a graphing calculator for both IMO courses (and, looking ahead, for numerous other OU courses). If you need to obtain a graphing calculator for college courswork, the instructors suggest a TI-83 or TI-84.
You say I need to bring a laptop (or request computer access at OU). Why?
The IMO courses will rely on computer-based practice sets, examples, videos and interactive learning tools. It is ideal for each student to bring his or her own laptop, or to arrange to borrow one from a family member or friend for the duration of the IMO session. If this is strictly impossible, let us know and we will pursue arrangements for computer access at OU.
Can I use an iPad?
No. WebAssign relies on a Flash feature, which Apple tablet products do not support. Your laptop must be able to use Flash.
What should I bring with me on the first day?
Before arriving on the first day, you should obtain and bring a laptop, a graphing calculator, a pencil and a notebook. You should be in class a little before the start time with these items ready. You should also bring excitement to bond with your new classmates while doing a lot of math!
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What if I live out of town?
New for summer 2015, there will be an on-campus residential option available for an additional fee. Room and board for each course is $660. The residential option is not mandatory, and students are permitted to commute during each session, as long as the student can make their own arrangements for transportation and a place to stay.
What about meals?
Oglethorpe will provide lunch in the dining hall on campus for each day of the IMO. Participants should indicate any requests for dietary accommodations when registering for the program. Students who participate in the residential option will receive additional information about the other meals as part of that registration process; they will be included in the room and board fee.
Will there be a break in the program? Can I leave campus?
Yes, there will be a midday break each day for lunch. There will be an approximately 1 hour break between noon and 1:00 p.m. when class resumes. Students may spend this time as they choose.
Where will the course meet?
The courses will meet in the Academic Success Center. The ASC is on the ground floor of Weltner Library, which is located in Lowry Hall at the base of the academic quad. When you enter, take the stairs or elevator down one level, and make two right turns to get to the ASC. Parking is available in the lots near the baseball field and tennis courts.
What if I don't have access to a laptop?
If this is the case, Oglethorpe will arrange for you to use a computer terminal in the ASC while you are in class. Please register for the IMO at least one business day before the start date, so that the OU staff has adequate time to assist you. Remember that you will also need access to a computer to complete daily quizzes and homework after class, so you should consult the OU library summer hours or make arrangements within your household or neighborhood for "after hours" work.
What happens next after the IMO?
If you pass the IMO session of MAT-120, you will be eligible to register for MAT-130 either in the next IMO session or during the academic year. You will also become eligible for MAT-121, BIO-101 and CHM-101 in the fall. If you pass the MAT-130 session, you will be eligible to register for MAT-131, PHY-101 and PHY-201 as well as the courses listed above. This may mean that you need to complete a drop/add form to modify your course registration from Passport. A professional advisor will be available to guide you through your options.
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Does the fee become part of my fall tuition?
No. The IMO is billed as a summer session course, so you will receive a separate charge. The IMO will not affect your fall balance, payment plan or financial aid.
Is there financial aid available for the IMO?
At this time, Oglethorpe does not offer grants or scholarships for the IMO.
How and when do I submit the course fee?
You must submit the IMO fee before the session begins, or by 9 a.m. on the first day. You may call the business office at (404) 364-8302 to pay by credit card, or you may visit the business office in person (ground floor of Lupton Hall). All credit card transactions incur a 2.99% service fee.
What if I forget to pay the fee beforehand?
You must submit your fee on or before the first day of class. If you have not submitted payment by 5 p.m. on the first day of the session, you will be dropped from the IMO course session.
What is the total expense? What else do I need to budget for?
$800 is the fee per course. In addition to the course fee, if you do not own a graphing calculator, you will need to borrow or purchase one (a new TI-83 is approximately $100). You may also wish to plan on fuel or transit costs to and from Oglethorpe.
If you are interested in the residential option, this will add $660 per course, for a total per course of $1,460 (plus the calculator and transit considerations noted above).
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What if I have more questions?
You can email email@example.com with additional questions about the IMO. You will receive a reply from a professional advisor in the Academic Success Center who will help you obtain information or consider your options.
Remind me how to sign up?
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Posted By: Peter D'Adamo
In Response To: DR. D... Help with Irratable bowel syndrome???? (Dan)
"I have been diagnosed with IBS. I had a colonoscopy 32 months ago which indicated no polyps or any other problems. I wanted another Colonoscopy because I was having narrow stools and bloating. My doctor says I do not have colon cancer. She says that IBS can mimic symptoms of colon cancer, and that the narrowing of my stools comes and goes because IBS has alternating symptoms of constipation and diarreah... Inflamation of the colon causes narrowing of stools, she says."
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"I asked for another colonoscopy but she refused. Saying that since I have no family history of Colon Cancer and a clean bill of health from the previous exam, that it was highly doubtful I had colon cancer. I appreciate that she doesn't want to perform uneccessary procedures. I also don't think she is being arrogant because her father has colon cancer, and she doesn't seem like someone who would take uneccessary risks...by not checking me out. Do you think her rationale is appropriate????"
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"I've been on ERFYT for 4 months (I have purchased all of your books) and I have adhered to the your diet verbatum. I play squash 3 times a week with a close friend and I drink 8 glasses of water per day."
The exercise is fine, but the water drinking is only so effective. My advice is to get more water from water-rich foods rather than large glasses of water. Water from fruits and vegetables is matrixed into the cell structure of the food, which gets the water from the intestines into the lymph. Drinking water just gets it into the stomach, which sends it to the blood, which outputs it into the kidneys.
"Do you have any advice for someone who wants to reduce IBS symptoms, in addition to a strict adherence to the Blood Type diet??????"
They might want to use peppermint oil capsules to decrease cramping, and perhaps the Deflect product for their blood type to block bacteria and food lectin adherance and promote healing. A tblsp of ghee can help boost butyrate levels, which enhance colon flora balance.
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No more than average, but to help protect yourself, eat larger amounts domestic mushrooms, fava beans, peanuts, amaranth, walnuts and green tea *depending on your type*
"I know any response you give should not to be taken as medical advice."
Fair enough.
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"You can't win a Gold Glove at this level with the offensive numbers that I had, plain and simple," Barney had. "I'm not closed-minded. I understand that this is the highest level in baseball, and you have to be a well-rounded player to win accolades at this level."
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Last season, Barney batted .208 with a .266 on-base percentage, down from his .254 average and .299 OBP the year before, when he took home a Gold Glove. Among the 17 MLBers who qualified at second base in 2013, Barney ranked last in on-base percentage and slugging percentage and second-to-last in batting average. His seven home runs were third fewest among that group.
Brandon Phillips took home the award for National League second baseman last season. He hit .261 with a .310 on-base percentage, 18 homers and 103 RBIs.
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Hi! I do research sort of for a living, and yesterday I was reading about this. I only have one article on ALS, and it's from the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. (of course there are hundreds more, I'm sure, but this is the only one in my data base right now.) The article is extensive, and you should take a look at it. The summary at the bottom is the gist of the article.
Supplementation with L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine helped continued strength in arms and legs to be able to keep walking. Oral supplementation with DHEA increased swallowing ability, appetite and well-being over 2 months in ALS patient. TLfDP 137:1375(94)
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moreMedia product portfolios are rapidly becoming the predominant shared characteristic of media companies worldwide. The phenomenon involves firms from all kinds of media--newspapers, magazines, television, radio, cinema--and is found in enterprises ranging from small, local firms to large, globalized companies. This volume is the result of a coordinated effort of scholars in the United States and Europe to explore the characteristics, processes, challenges, and implications of media product portfolios.
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Hubris- Handle it.
I think some of us here realize that I don't work in an Outdoor Store.
"So where else does he get these true-sounding stories of not-quite-smart people?" I imagine I hear from off-stage.
In this particular case, I was (You may not be surprised to discover) standing next to a dog. My dog.
Roscoe (the name of my dog) is about a hundred and fifteen pounds of dog. During the summers, he occasionally wears a cute little backpack wherein he carries stuff that'll help if he, like he did just before I bought the pack, discovers that he really needs a dish of water really, really fast to recover from too much sun. And when I say "cute little backpack", I mean, of course, "Saddlebags."
Now, the scene should be set. Me. Dog. Saddlebags. Oh, Dogpark. Yes, we're in the park. With people. I forgot to mention that there were people. And there were.
So this guy is standing there, looking at Roscoe's cool saddlebags, and… you know what? You can guess the rest.
He asks about the handle and then asks how the hell I'm gonna carry Roscoe around by that handle. And the world went deadly quiet. while we waited on the answer to occur to ol' Skippy standing there.
I assume this guy is thinking maybe he needs a saddlebag dog backpack because he's going to carry around his dog, which is much more of the fluppy-wuppy dust mop variety than any real dog, the sort of which has not become so far removed from a gray wolf by countless generations of what can only be called ritualized animal abuse that it's not any sort of self-respecting dog any more. …There may need to be more of that sentence. It's late, my tummy hurts, and subclauses… subclauses are hard.
Anyway, I did what you would have done in the situation. I stood straight up, looked the guy RIGHT in the eye and said…
"The handle is for when I carry the backpack instead of the dog carrying it."
And he said, (I kid you not!)
"Oh. …Yeah."
On the other hand, I talked to this one guy who had a life jacket for his li'l Chihuahua. It had a handle on it too. They used to use the handle to lift the little dog out of the river and back into their canoe, or more entertainingly, lift him out of the canoe in order to chuck him into the river when he was ready to swim. They weren't being mean to him (Don't be mean to animals. D.B.A.D.) 'cause the dog thought it was great. And the idea of a little goggle-eyed curling stone is funny to me.
Hubris- Plan 'D'. For 'Delusion'
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Hubris- Legal Position
Hubris- You Catch It, You Keep It.
Hubris- Believe what you want to.
Wish me "Happy Birthday"! I'm Fifty Nine.
Not really. But I'm certainly not one of those people who try to say, "I'm Twenty Nine." and think it's funny. It's not. Mostly 'cause I look like Hell on a Hot Day for 'Twenty Nine'.
So I add a few years.
I look GOOD for Fifty Nine, lemme tell ya.
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Hubris- Never guess never
"Yes, That's correct."
That's the answer to so many comments that come our way. "You'll never believe me when I tell you this…" and "I don't understand…" and "What're you, some kinda smart aleck?"
On the other hand, so many times that people start with "You'll never guess…" they're right only because they don't give us the chance. If they'd shut up talking, we might take a stab at a few guesses. Say what you mean, people. You want us to guess or not? Know what you want before you lay it out in front of us.
Outdoorfest shirts
Okay, so there's a little icon on the left hand side of the site that says 'Outdoor Galore Store'. I usually don't make much of it here because there are about a dozen designs I'd like to load up , and I always think I'll take a day to prepare them and then send everyone scurrying over there to take a look.
But I usually get bogged down elsewhere.
Until I got off my butt long enough to ask a buddy of mine to work his magic on a Big Stanky Creek Outdoorfest shirt design. He does stuff for The Boy Scouts, and Drake Waterfowl, and Dagger kayaks, and you get the idea- he does amazing work. Big hand, everyone, for Mr. Mike Womack! (click HERE and see more of his work. Need a fine logo or T-shirt design, anyone?)
So now, if you want to tell everyone that you were a competitor at the Outdoorfest, I'll back you up. You just need the shirt, and you need to tell a good story about how you wrecked a wagon in the ReadyFlyer Downhill, and crashed into a big fat guy and nearly broke a… whatever bone you like. Your choice.
The back of the shirt is filled with sponsors' logos- inside gags for those who read the strip, really.
So there you go. Shirts in the store!
I'll try to have the rest of the new designs soon. I promise. Really.
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I bought one of the skate decks that I put in the Outdoor Galore Store zazzle site (click on the OGS logo over on the left if you want to know about that) and I was going to keep it all nice and neat for display at conventions and stuff next year.
But I couldn't stand it. So I took off the plain silver trucks with the plain, clean white wheels.
And I went to Midtown Skate Shop and asked them for the most garish good gear I could afford on there.
And now I have a new toy. Here's some photos before I learn enough tricks to tear it up. I can only roll in, do some fairly pretty kick turns, and whatever combinations you can make from that. When I can drop in, and do some grinds or something, I imagine the board will look the worse for wear. At the moment, aside from the very ends of the tails and some chipping here and there from wipeouts, it still looks sharp. Good job, zazzle.


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Led by Professors Peter Krustrup and Jens Bangsbo from the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, University of Copenhagen, the 3-year project covered several intervention studies involving both men, women and children, who were divided into soccer, running and control groups. The results from the studies are so remarkable that the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports are publishing a special edition issue entitled "Football for Health" containing 14 scientific articles from the soccer project on Tuesday 6 April 2010.
Soccer for Health
The researchers studied the physical effects of soccer training for untrained subjects aged 9 to 77 years. The conclusion was clear. Soccer provides broad-spectred health and fitness effects that are at least as pronounced as for running, and in some cases even better.
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Tomorrow is the first day of Ramadan but I'm posting meal ideas a day ahead of time so that you can get ready for the upcoming day. The meal ideas for tomorrow are fairly traditional Moroccan foods (with the exception of suhoor). Not all of the meal ideas will be traditional to Morocco but many are. I hope that throughout the month you'll provide feedback and even links to your own favorite recipes for the month.
Suhoor: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from Two Peas and Their Pod with fresh fruit. The pancakes can be made ahead of time, frozen and reheated throughout the month. Serve this with a big bowl of fruit salad and drink plenty of water to get your day off to a good start!
Iftar: (always served with dates and Moroccan cookies at our house) Harira. This is another dish that can be prepared ahead of time and frozen in smaller portions for reheating throughout the month. This recipe will serve about 8-10 people so if there are only two people eating, divide the rest of the soup into 2-3 potions, freeze and pull out later in the month. You'll be seeing this recipe come up again! Soft Wrap bread from Mel's Kitchen Cafe, Boiled Eggs with salt and cumin on the side. Cheeses and meats can be served with pita.
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Creating video apps that focus on specific areas will help give consumers what interests them, and placing the right advertising against it is the best way to capitalize on the resulting usage.
The Internet is a fantastic resource for hobbyists. No matter what the interest, pastime, or topic, there's certainly a website and community forum dedicated to it.
The same can be said for mobile apps, although on a smaller scale. So brands with hobby-centric content online had best get their mobile strategy figured out sooner rather than later if they want to avoid having their lunch eaten by mobile-first startups. This is particularly true for video content, which as I'll explain below has several benefits when developed for the mobile environment.
For starters, it's both cheap and easy to convert web-based video content into a strong, engaging mobile video app. You've already created the content, so why not make sure it's accessible on every screen your niche audience prefers?
Secondly, there's the financial benefits. Ads placed against video apps overall are more valuable than for other apps. But targeted ads placed against a particular content niche focused on a very specific audience are even more valuable. That's because when executed properly, they're not seen as ads at all, but rather as value-added content…a service, if you will, delivering useful information and opportunities.
Advertisers typically place ads against the likely demographic a piece of content can draw - such as the highly desirable 18-34-year-old group. Incidentally, this age group is considered highly receptive to mobile ads, according to a report issued by RadiumOne last year. In that report, however, it's noted that brands and agencies struggle on how to best leverage their mobile reach.
"Many brands and agencies are at a loss for the best way to leverage mobile to reach consumers especially in the 18-34 demographic," said Kamal Kaur, the company's VP of mobile and display. His proposed solution is for brands to find a personal connection with viewers, and allow them to share that connection with each other. "Marketers can leverage this propensity to share content - from coupons and promotions to pictures and videos."
Content aggregated around a specific hobby or interest is a natural point of personal connection, so careful and targeted advertising against that specific content is a logical move. Think ads for restaurants or kitchen gadgets on food-related verticals, or team jerseys and sports equipment on sports channels.
Look, for instance, at YouTube. The top 200 YouTube channels (i.e., those created around a specific content vertical) garnered 144 billion views from just under 200,000 videos. That's the power of context. And it's why many of those same channel owners are looking for distribution channels in addition to (or in place of) YouTube as they revisit their monetization strategy.
This is hardly a new concept, as anyone watching the Food Channel can tell you. But in the mobile space it's far less common. That's primarily because you see fewer content-focused apps on mobile than you see online or on TV. Mobile video apps historically have been of the all-things/all-people ilk. But that's beginning to change.
Some examples of apps focused on highly vertical content tiers include Family Cook (cooking videos) and Forefront (urban videos).
In other words, it's about context and relevancy. The mobile phone is the most personal of devices people own, and they will fill it with apps that have the most meaning to them. The apps they choose reflect their interests, and shed light on what they intend to buy or otherwise engage with. Creating video apps that focus on specific areas is a way of meeting this need, and placing the right advertising against it is the best way to capitalize and monetize on the resulting usage.
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There are several ways to donate to the Stock the Shelves campaign. Fill out a form and mail it to the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation; buy gas at Express Convenience centers, which will donate 5 cents for every gallon of gas purchased during the program up to $15,000; or donate money or nonperishable food to participating credit unions. They include Fox Communities, Community First, Harbor, PCM, Horizon, NPM and Schneider credit unions.
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Green Bay-area food pantries that want to participate in the Stock the Shelves program can fill out an application form at greenbaypressgazette.com/stocktheshelves to be considered. Click on Read More under Green Bay to find the link to the application.
Cuts in the food stamp program make the already important role of local pantries even more crucial.
I would expect wed see a spike, said Karen Early, nutrition education program coordinator for the Brown County University of Wiscosin-Extension. About 30,000 people in Brown County will be hit by cuts to the FoodShares program. Brown County expects to see a $3 million drop in its funding from Friday through Sept.1.
Gannett Wisconsin Medias 2013 Stock the Shelves Do It! Community Challenge can provide much-needed assistance to those types of programs throughout the state.
Gannett Wisconsin Medias 10 sites have a $659,000 goal for this years fundraising effort, which will help more than 90 food pantries and programs across the state.
Press-Gazette Media in Green Bay has raised about $12,810 so far, including matches, toward its goal of $115,000 goal to help area pantries. Applications from pantries will be taken through Nov. 10.
Local food pantries have seen increases of about 9 percent a year in the past few years as people continue to struggle after the downturn in the economy, Early said. Pantry use has increased by about 37 percent from 2009 to 2012, she noted.
There is significant need out there, she said.
Nationally, about 15 percent of people are food insecure. More than half of Green Bay School District students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, Early said.
What happens is people use food resources to pay for rent or housing, she said. Theyll also cut back on other things. One of the biggest things we see is medical expense. People will postpone medical care if they dont have enough money.
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A recent inventory of two local food drives found as much of a third of the donated food isnt nutritious, she said. Often, people will donated low-nutrient condiments, sugary juices, dessert mixes or food that is outdated or damaged.
We want to change that to foods that are healthy, Early said. We dont want to discourage people from donating. Pantries are grateful for whatever they get. But wed like to encourage people to be thoughtful about what they donate.
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Charles A. Gould originally pleaded innocent to a felony charge of aggravated sexual assault against a victim under the age of 10, which prosecutors say took place in the year 2000.
But in exchange for a plea agreement — amending the charge to drop the aggravating factor, sentencing him to a jail term of two years and six months to seven years with all jail time suspended, and placing him on probation — Gould agreed to enter a guilty plea Tuesday.
The assault was brought to the attention of police by a family member of the girl. But the woman, who was 18 before she told her story to police, didn't initially want to talk to authorities, according to state police Detective Trooper Scott Dunlap.
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The Maryland football team's spoils of signing day do not always influence the course of events on Saturdays.
It's a trend that might need to change this fall.
After producing an 8-5 season with 22 scholarship seniors in 2008, the Terrapins probably will look to members of their 26-player haul announced Wednesday to fill in holes created by the exodus of veterans.
And nowhere is that more apparent than linebacker, where the Terps lose five seniors. Maryland signed eight linebackers as part of a class that Rivals.com ranks 26th and Scout.com ranks 27th nationally.
"I don't think we have a choice," coach Ralph Friedgen said while announcing the class. "I think especially at the linebacker position. Hopefully we stay healthy there. [Adrian] Moten will be one linebacker and [Demetrius] Hartsfield and [Alex] Wujciak. We're going to have to have some of those guys come in and help us."
Two already are in College Park. Avery Murray and Darin Drakeford both enrolled early and started classes last week, and their presence will be especially valuable during spring practice.
Both Wujciak and Ben Pooler are still recovering from knee surgeries, so Murray is tentatively set to collect plenty of snaps at middle linebacker when the offseason drills begin next month.
The early arRivals might not be the only ones to appear as true freshmen. Ryan Donohue and Bradley Johnson are among the other candidates to contend for playing time - and that's just among the linebackers.
That type of reliance on true freshmen would be in stark contrast to the last three seasons, when Maryland has become more cautious while using a combined nine such players. Dave Philistin (2005) is the only true freshman linebacker to play in the last six seasons for the Terps - a number certain to change this year.
"They're going to have to make an immediate impact," recruiting coordinator Dave Sollazzo said. "We lost a lot of good players at that position. We've always had good linebackers since we've been here the past eight years. We expect these guys to come in and be impact players. We recruited that position to bring in players of that capability."
It's far from the only group that could secure early playing time. Defensive end De'Onte Arnett (another early enrollee), defensive back Travis Hawkins and tailback Caleb Porzel are among Maryland's most well-regarded recruits, and kicker Nick Ferrara will have the chance to win the job Obi Egekeze vacated.
There could be roles for the late additions to the class. Nick Klemm, who decommitted from Boston College after the Eagles' coaching shakeup last month, and massive offensive lineman Pete White announced Wednesday they would play for Maryland.
"[White] called me [Tuesday] night and said he's going to be a Terp, and I think I screamed out loud in the car," Friedgen said. "I was very, very excited because it's so hard when you work so hard for a young man and you don't get him. He took it right to the end, but it turned out right."
Still, linebacker remains the obvious place to look for immediate dividends from this class.
"To me, it's wide open," Friedgen said. "That's the reason we recruited so many linebackers - because we lost so many. Offensive line-wise, we have some kids here who have been here a while, but there's not that much of a difference from the guys who are coming in. It should be competitive."


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