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here I have a project where we separate normal tags from release tags. We have a top-level directory called 'releases' and are putting only release tags into that directory. However, statsvn doesn't allow to add a regular expression to the -tags option where we can select that releases directory for scanning for the branches. Therefore, it would be nice if statsvn could be enhanced to allow to specify more than just the 'tags' top-level directory for generating statistics on the various tags.
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Point noted. I think that modifying the -tags to take regular expression that include the directory would generate several issues, first of all, it would not work 'out of the box' for a 'standard' SVN installation (where tags are under tags root directory).
Secondly, it would also require some decision as of what to display in the StatSVN pages, I assume that you would not want to see the directory name but just the release name.
Two options:
1/ add directories to the tags, e.g. ^/releases/my-tag-1|^/releases/my-tag-2 and I would truncate this to my-tag-1 and my-tag-2 in the StatSVN pages (this would still break all existing tags manipulation unless we inject /tags/ in all by default... however that is done by StatCVS!)
2/ add a new parameter '-tags-dir directory-path-for-tags (default "/tags").
Option 2 is my preferred option as it would be transparent and solve your issue. It would however be unable to deal with repositories where they have tags in different directories.
Is option 2 ok?
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Option 2 is implemented and in SVN.
A beta jar is available on http://www.statsvn.org/beta/statsvn.jar
I'd be grateful if you could try it and let me know if it solves your problem
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Yes that option works and seems to to do the job. Fine. thanks. However, due to our directory structure I would like to have two (or more) so-called tags-directories? How about changing the "-tags-dir" option to accept a regular expression so that I can specify something like "-tags-dir '/(tags/releases)/' to match 'tags' or 'releases' and let the other regular expression in the 'tags' option specify which tags I want to take?


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Q4 2011 Earnings Call
December 15, 2011 5:00 pm ET
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Mike Saviage
Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today. Joining me on the call are Adobe's President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen; as well as Mark Garrett, Executive Vice President and CFO.
In the call today, we will discuss Adobe's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 financial results. By now, you should have a copy of our earnings press release, which crossed the wire approximately one hour ago. If you need a copy of the press release, you can go to adobe.com under the Company and News Room links to find an electronic copy.
Before we get started, I want to emphasize that some of the information discussed in this call, particularly our revenue and operating model targets and our forward-looking product plans is based on information as of today, December 15, 2011, and contains forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainty. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in such statements. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, you should review the forward-looking statements disclosure in the earnings press release we issued today as well as Adobe's SEC filings.
During this call, we will discuss GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between the 2 is available in today's earnings release and on our Investor Relations website in the investor datasheet. Call participants are advised that the audio of this conference call is being broadcast live over the Internet in Adobe Connect and is also being recorded for playback purposes. An archive of the call will be made available on Adobe's Investor Relations website for approximately 45 days and is the property of Adobe Systems. The audio and archive may not be rerecorded or otherwise reproduced or distributed without prior written permission from Adobe Systems.
I will now turn the call over to Shantanu.
Shantanu Narayen
Thanks, Mike, and good afternoon. I'm excited to report we delivered record revenue of $1,152,000,000 in Q4. This performance helped us achieve record revenue of $4,216,000,000 in fiscal year 2011, which represents 11% annual growth.
Our Q4 results demonstrate we are executing exceptionally well against our strategy. We achieved quarterly revenue with 14% year-over-year growth, 5 quarters in a row with more than $1 billion of revenue with strong profit and cash flow results for the year. We accomplished these milestones while putting in place a long-term strategy that will solidify our leadership position in 2 fast-growing markets.
Our strategy centers on our unique capability to help customers make, manage, measure and monetize their digital experiences. Customers are asking for our help in accelerating their digital businesses, and we're doubling down in areas where digital content is mission-critical: Digital media and digital marketing. We have organized Adobe to focus on these opportunities, and we're investing to win in each area.
After I recap some of the accomplishments we achieved during the year, I'll turn it over to Mark for more details on our financial performance in the quarter and the year. Later, I will close with a summary of our priorities in 2012, and then we'll take your questions.
This was a big year for innovation in our digital media business, which delivers solutions that allow customers to create, publish, promote and monetize their content on any device. We introduced the latest version of our flagship desktop product, CS5.5, which achieved strong revenue during the year. We introduced brand new applications such as Edge and Muse that leverage advances in HTML5 while continuing to push the envelope of the expressive Internet with Flash Player and AIR.
As part of our HTML strategy, we acquired Nitobi, maker of PhoneGap, to allow our customers to not only deliver interactive content for browsers, but also make those experiences available as standalone mobile applications.
We announced Creative Cloud, a comprehensive subscription offering that reimagines the creative process. Subscribers will have access to our creative desktop tools, touch applications, creative and publishing services and a strong community.
We introduced several new touch applications for use on tablets including Photoshop Touch, Proto, Debut, Collage and Ideas. We will offer cloud services based on our Digital Publishing and Business Catalyst solutions as well as Typekit, a web phone service that we acquired.
Creative Cloud membership will be launched in fiscal 2012 to coincide with the next release of our CS products. We will aggressively acquire new users as well as help customers migrate from all CS versions to the latest releases of our products.
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In all honesty, Reimaging Rights and Downgrade Rights are two separate concepts with unique elements. That said, the one aspect that ties the two together is the fact that they both grant end customers the ability to replace an existing software installation with... something else.
Here's my longwinded attempt at defining and differentiating between the two options:
Reimaging Rights:
1) This concept is a license grant available to Volume License Customers.
2) The grant allows end customers to replace an existing software installation (Retail or OEM) using Volume Licensing media.
3) Reimaging is only permitted if the copy of the Volume License media is identical to that of the original software installation (FPP or OEM license). This is key as customers are only permitted to reimage a license, using VL media, "if they are the same product and version, contain the same components, and are in the same language" (Re-imaging Rights– Volume Licensing Briefs).
Below are a couple of considerations to keep in mind when Reimaging:
Microsoft Office
· OEM and FPP licenses don't always align with the Volume License offering. This is especially true with Microsoft Office. For example, Office Professional (OEM or FPP) and Office Pro Plus (Volume Licensing) are not the same product. Also, Office Home and Student, which is available through the OEM and FPP channel, cannot be procured under Volume Licensing.
Microsoft Windows (Desktop)
· Customers with Windows Vista Business OEM or FPP licenses cannot reimage their software with Windows Vista Enterprise as the latter is a Software Assurance Benefit.
For more information on Re-Imaging Rights I highly recommend reading the Re-imaging Rights document on our Volume Licensing Briefs website.
Taking all of this into consideration, I bet you still have one burning question on your mind: Can my customers replace their Vista Business installation with Windows XP Pro? The answer is a resounding YES. This however is not defined as Reimaging - enter Downgrade Rights...
Downgrade Rights:
This concept grants end customers the right to downgrade their Microsoft Software to a prior version. You will find that software purchased through OEM and FPP channels has varied limitations.
Below are a few things to remember when Downgrading:
· The Desktop OS must be the professional edition (i.e. Windows Vista Business)
· Full Packaged Product (FPP)licenses of Office and the Windows Desktop OS cannot be downgraded
· OEM licenses of the Windows Desktop OS can only be downgraded 1 version
· Software purchased under Volume Licensing is granted full Downgrade Rights across all three Microsoft Product Pools (Applications, Systems, and Servers)
· Customers have a 90 day grace period to attach SA to OEM or FPP licenses. This option is only available under the following Volume License Programs: Open Business, Open Value (non-companywide), and Select.
For more information on Re-Imaging Rights, I highly recommend reading the Downgrade Rights Chart document on our Volume Licensing Briefs website.
I hope I didn't disappoint anyone who thought I found a way to merge Downgrading and Reimaging. In the end, it's evident that they are two separate concepts, but being able to define them is key in knowing which concept applies to your customer's situation.
Happy Selling (& Downgrading/Reimaging)!
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- 1 tsp. crisco vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
- 3 tblsp. red wine
- pinch of salt
- egg white (1 each)
Mix all ingredients together with dough hook (or by hand). Mix until the ingredients form a ball. Cut dough into four pieces and roll each to about 1/8 inch thick round. Wrap around metal cannoli tubes and attach with a little egg white. Fry in hot oil for about five minutes until dark brown.
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Café Caprice combines artisan cocktails, a café-style menu, relaxing lounges and sidewalk seating to experience the epitome of Cape Town's cosmopolitan social scene. Situated directly across from Camps Bay Beach at 37 Victoria Road, open seven days a week since 1999, it is a home for many Cape Townians and a must visit destination for tourists.
Camps Bay beach is the ultimate sunset viewing spot and Café Caprice provides the perfect backdrop, as DJ's fill the space with laid back music from Thursday to Sunday with a deep, chilled house soundtrack.
Café Caprice - a landmark on the Camps Bay promenade and an indelible part of the Cape Town bar and entertainment scene.
To reserve a table or party, email [email protected]
If it is authentic Japanese cuisine you are seeking, this is your place. Fuji Yumi is located in the heart of bustling Cape Town on the corner of Loop and Church Street and specializes in contemporary and traditional Japanese food.
The seasonality of the menu definitely contributes to the quality of the dishes and only the freshest ingredients are used. Starters include old favourites like spring rolls, as well as the more contemporary Ostrich Tataki, briefly seared and thinly sliced ostrich with a vinegar sauce. Great miso soups, fried rice and a variety of salads are also on offer.
A delectable variety of sushi, sashimi, California rolls, rainbow rolls, fashion sandwiches and maki rolls can be enjoyed in the diner's preferred combination. Party platters can also be ordered ranging from 60 to 80 pieces of sushi, sashimi, Calfornia rolls and sandwiches.
The service is personalized and attentive and the invigorating space reflects this warmth. The restaurant also offers private rooms for special events, corporate dinners, birthday parties, and even private dining. Fuji Yumi is open from Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner and on Saturdays for dinner only.
Mugg & Bean prides itself on being an 'office away from the office' with a homely feel and extremely generous portions.
The big breakfasts ensure a great start to any day and items range from traditional egg and bacon breakfasts to filled croissants and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bed of rocket. Try the refreshing and original 'morning mugs' with layers of yogurt and honey and nuts or strawberry and blueberry compote.
For lunch or dinner, or just an in-between meal, diners can enjoy wraps, great café sandwiches and a variety of salads. The gourmet burgers will definitely satisfy the appetite. Be sure to try the deluxe double chicken burger with bacon, brie and cranberry sauce or the more traditional dagwood with a layered burger patty, back bacon, egg, hickory ham and cheddar cheese.
Other favourites on the menu include lamb chops grilled to perfection and hearty lasagne.
End your meal with a velvety Belgian waffle or a large slice of their famous chocolate cake.
This restaurant serves their famous bottomless coffee all day long, so grab your cup and keep refilling with the delicious house blend or a more intense Mocca Java.
Mzansi restaurant boast "a real African township experience and is nestled
at famous Harlem street of Langa, which was the first black township in
Cape town established in 1927. This township played a big role in the
resistance against apartheid with many protest being held here. It is also
just off the N2 highway 8 minutes drive from Cape Town international airport and
10 minutes from central Cape town.
We are open every day from morning to evening for breakfast, lunch, dinner
only by booking. The capacity of the place is 110 we take from minimum of 6.
We can take 2 private dining of groups of 50 at one time.
Listen to the African marimba band playing indigenous, pop and jazz music,
while Ace (owner) show you the township dance and in between listen to
Nomonde (co owner) telling the story about the restaurant and themselves
The band members will show you to play the instrument and we sing
together. We also offer group drum session at an extra cost of R70 pp.
Full 3 meal course buffet from R130pp Lunch or dinner.
We also cater according to the needs of the client.
The Diplomatic Bar & Restaurant serves cuisine true to traditional South African foods with colonial influences. Only the freshest ingredients are used, making dishes extremely flavourful and tasty.
The restaurant boasts an open kitchen that offers guests views of the chef and the staff at work. The interior is colourful and the ambience warm and inviting.
Try proudly South African dishes like beef stew, chicken curry, lamb shank and 'pap', a porridge usually enjoyed as a side or as a base for stews. For the more adventurous, they serve 'pens', translated 'tripe' and the selection of game meat is beautifully prepared every time. A daily selection of braai (barbecue) dishes are available, adding to the authenticity and quaintness of this establishment.
The restaurant is situated in the heart of Cape Town and offers a dining experience not easily forgotten. The diplomatic Bar & Restaurant is open seven days a week from 10 am until 23 pm serving as the place to eat and socialize on any occasion.
This vibrant coffee shop is situated in the Village Spar on Borrowdale Road.
The menu offers scrumptious light meals and tasty nibbles with delicious frothy cappuccinos and tea.
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ABSTRACT: In December 2003, a 32-year-old man underwent puncture for right renal cyst at a clinic. Since puncture fluid was dark red color in spite of negative cytology, he was being followed, but after a while he did not show up for further examination. In November 2007, he revisited the clinic due to low-grade fever. Computed tomographic findings showed an enlarged cystic mass with a solid component invading the liver and lymph node swelling. He underwent right radical nephrectomy combined with partial liver resection and lymphadenectomy. Histological findings showed collecting duct carcinoma associated with clear cell carcinoma directly invading the liver with lymph node metastasis (pT4N2M0). Although he underwent 4 cycles of gemcitabine-cisplatin therapy and alfa interferon injection 3 times a week thereafter as adjuvant setting, multiple liver metastasis occurred 15 months after surgery. He died of cancer 31 months after surgery in spite of molecular targeted therapy including sorafenib and sunitinib.Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica 02/2013; 59(1):11-5.
Article: Docetaxel in combination with estramustine and prednisolone for castration-resistant prostate cancer[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and toxicity of docetaxel-based chemotherapy, and to investigate pretreatment factors that can predict overall survival (OS) in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Methods: From June 2005 to July 2010, 70 patients with CRPC underwent docetaxel-based chemotherapy at Wakayama Medical University and related hospitals. Docetaxel was given at a dose of 70 mg/m(2) once every 3 weeks or 35 mg/m(2) twice every 3 weeks. Oral estramustine 560 mg was given concurrently for five consecutive days during weeks 1 and 2 of each cycle, and prednisolone 10 mg was given every day. Dexamethasone 8 mg was premedicated intravenously before docetaxel administration. Result: The patients received a median of four cycles of treatment (range 1-31). In the serum prostate-specific antigen response, 13 (18.6%) patients achieved a complete response and 29 (41.4%) achieved a partial response. Median OS and time to progression were 14 months and 6 months, respectively. Median follow-up period was 9.5 months. Two independent pretreatment risk factors that predicted OS were visceral metastasis including lymph node metastasis and anemia. Grade 3/4 neutropenia and anemia occurred in 25.7 and 8.6% of the patients, respectively. Four treatment-related deaths were seen during the observation period. Conclusion: The combination of docetaxel, estramustine and prednisolone was effective in Japanese patients with CRPC; however, this combination therapy should be carefully indicated to elderly and/or poor performance status patients due to its toxicity. Visceral metastasis and anemia were identified as independent risk factors which could predict OS.International Journal of Clinical Oncology 08/2012; 18(5). DOI:10.1007/s10147-012-0463-z · 2.13 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Cancer stem-like cells (CSC) are a small population of cancer cells with superior tumor initiating, self-renewal, and differentiation properties. In this study, we show that the cancer-testis antigen and HSP40 family member DNAJB8 contributes to the CSC phenotype in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). DNAJB8 overexpression increased the percentage of side population (SP) cells representing CSCs in RCC cells, enhancing their tumor-initiating ability. Conversely, attenuation of DNAJB8 decreased SP cells and reduced tumor-initiating ability. The utility of DNAJB8 as an immunologic target was established in DNA vaccination experiments. Compared with immunization with the tumor-associated antigen survivin, which was expressed in both CSCs and non-CSCs in RCC, immunization with Dnajb8 expression plasmids yielded stronger antitumor effects. Together, our findings suggest that DNAJB8 plays a role in CSC maintenance and that it offers a candidate for CSC-targeting immunotherapy in RCC.Cancer Research 05/2012; 72(11):2844-54. DOI:10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-11-3062 · 9.33 Impact Factor
Article: Efficiency of G2/M-related tumor-associated antigen-targeting cancer immunotherapy depends on antigen expression in the cancer stem-like population[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to establish a novel efficient cancer DNA vaccine approach. Many tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) have been reported; however, there is little information of the efficiency of each TAA. Normal cells barely undergo mitosis, whereas cancer cells divide frequently and grow well. Thus, G2/M-related antigens are cancer cell-specific and are regarded to be suitable candidates as targets of cancer immunotherapy. In this study, we compared the efficiencies of G2/M-related antigens including Birc5, Aurka, Nke2 and Plk1 by using a DNA vaccination model. Mice that had been immunized with G2/M-related antigens coding plasmid were challenged with CT26 colon cancer cells. Interestingly, Birc5- and Aurka-immunized mice showed an anti-tumor effect, whereas Nek2- and Plk1-immunized mice did not show any anti-tumor effect. We investigated the expression of G2/M-related antigens in cancer stem-like cell (CSC)/cancer-initiating cell (CIC) population to verify the difference in the anti-tumor effect. CSCs/CICs were isolated as side population (SP) cells using Hoechst 33342 dye from CT 26 cells. It was found that Birc5 and Aurka are expressed in both CSCs/CICs and non-CSCs/CICs (shared antigens), whereas Nek2 and Plk1 are expressed preferentially in non-CSCs/CICs (non-CSC antigens). Therefore, antigen expression in the CSC/CIC population might be related to the anti-tumor efficiency of cancer immunotherapy. Furthermore, we established a heat shock protein (Hsp90)-fused Birc5 plasmid to improve anti-cancer immunity. Birc5 fused to the N-terminal region of Hsp90 showed a stronger anti-tumor effect, whereas Birc5 fused to the C-terminal region of Hsp90 did not show enhancement compared with Birc5. These observations indicate that expression in the CSC/CIC population is essential to achieve tumor regression and that fusing antigens to the N-terminal region of Hsp90 enhances the anti-tumor effect.Experimental and Molecular Pathology 02/2012; 92(1):27-32. DOI:10.1016/j.yexmp.2011.09.016 · 2.71 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: • To evaluate the antitumour effects of IL-23 gene transfer into mouse bladder carcinoma (MBT2) cells. • To investigate the mechanisms underlying the subsequent constitutive secrection of IL-23 by the MBT2 cells • An expression vector containing IL-23 gene was introduced into MBT2 cells by liposome-mediated gene transfer, and secretion of IL-23 was confirmed by ELISA. • The in vivo antitumour effect of IL-23-secreting MBT2 cells (MBT2/IL-23) was examined by injecting the cells into syngeneic C3H mice. • A tumour vaccination study using mitomycin C (MMC)-treated IL-23-secreting MBT2 cells was carried out, and the usefulness of in vivo CD25 depletion for an additional vaccine effect was also investigated. • The mechanisms underlying the antitumour effects were investigated by antibody depletion of CD8 or CD4 T cells, or natural killer cells, and cells infiltrating the tumour sites in vivo were assessed using immunohistochemistry. • Stable transformants transduced with MBT2/IL-23 secreted IL-23 into the culture supernatant. • Genetically engineered IL-23-secreting MBT2 cells were rejected in syngeneic mice. • MBT2/IL-23-vaccinated mice inhibited the tumour growth of parental MBT2 cells injected at a distant site and this vaccine effect was enhanced by combination with in vivo CD25 depletion by an antibody. • The main effector cells for the direct antitumour effect of MBT2/IL-23 were CD8 T cells, which was shown by in vivo depletion and immunohistochemical study. • IL-23-secreting MBT2 cells were rejected in syngeneic mice by the activation of CD8 T cells. • MMC-treated MBT2/IL-23 can have a tumour vaccine effect for parental MBT2 cells, and this effect was enhanced by combination with in vivo CD25 depletion.BJU International 03/2011; 108(6):914-21. DOI:10.1111/j.1464-410X.2010.10025.x · 3.53 Impact Factor
Article: Extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma with the manifestation of catecholamines cardiomyopathy: A case report[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A 22-year old female had an episode of acute heart and respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation ducing a trip overseas. Echocardiography demonstrated akinesis of the apical area (left ventricle ejectionfraction(LVEF) =15%). Since computed tomography (CT) with coronary angiography to rule out acute coronary syndrome showed no abnormalities, she was diagnosed with morphological stress cardiomyopathy due to akinesis of the apical area. After returning to Japan, she was admitted to our hospital for further examination. She had an increased level of catecholamines in 24-hour urine. ¹³¹Imetaiodobenzyguanidine scintigraphy, CT scan and fluorodexyglucose positron emission tomography revealed a retroperitoneal mass. From these results, a diagnosis of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma with catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy was made. Histological diagnosis of the laparoscopically resected tumor was pheochromocytoma. After the operation, the level of catecholamines in 24-hour urine was normalized.Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica 11/2010; 56(11):625-8.
Article: Insulin resistance increases the risk of urinary stone formation in a rat model of metabolic syndrome[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To investigate the association between metabolic syndrome and urinary stone disease, and whether insulin resistance associated with adiposity affects the risk of urinary stone formation, using a rat model of metabolic syndrome. Four-week-old male Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima 'Fatty' (OLETF, a model of human type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome) rats, and Long-Evans Tokushima (LETO, a non-diabetic control) rats (10 each) were given a standardized diet and free access to water. Body weight and serum and urinary biochemistry were determined every 4 weeks. Ten-week-old male OLETF and LETO rats were divided into three groups of nine each and treated with vehicle or oral administration of 3 or 10 mg/kg/day pioglitazone, an agent that improves insulin resistance. After 4 weeks, body weight and serum and urinary biochemistry were determined. The OLETF rats had significantly lower urinary pH and citrate excretion, and higher urinary uric acid and calcium excretion, than the LETO rats, with increases in body weight, serum triglyceride, glucose and insulin. The administration of pioglitazone to the OLETF rats for 4 weeks significantly increased urinary pH dose-dependently. There was no change in the urinary excretion of citrate, uric acid, calcium, oxalate or magnesium. These results indicate that metabolic syndrome causes the changes in urinary constituents, leading to increased risk of both uric acid and calcium stone formation. Improvement in insulin resistance, a central cause of metabolic syndrome, might prevent uric acid stone formation by raising urinary pH.BJU International 02/2010; 106(10):1550-4. DOI:10.1111/j.1464-410X.2010.09216.x · 3.53 Impact Factor
Article: Bacillus Calmette-Gu��rin cell-wall skeleton enhances the killing activity of cytotoxic lymphocyte-activated human dendritic cells transduced with the prostate-specific antigen gene[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To determine whether dendritic cells (DC) transduced with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) gene can induce PSA-specific cytotoxic lymphocytes (CTL) against prostate cancer cells, and whether bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) cell-wall skeleton (CWS) can enhance the maturation of DC-PSA and the killing activity of subsequently induced PSA-specific CTL. MATERIALS AND METHODS; We generated an adenovirus encoding the PSA gene (AxCA-PSA) using the cosmid-terminal protein complex method. DC were infected with AxCA-PSA using the centrifugal method. The ability of CTL to lyse target cells expressing PSA, i.e the PSA-positive prostate cancer cell line, LNCap, and PSA-transduced autologous phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) blasts expressing PSA, was assessed using the 51Cr-release assay. The maturation of DC-PSA stimulated by BCG-CWS was assayed by flow cytometry. The cytotoxic activity enhanced by BCG-CWS was assessed by the 51Cr-release assay. RESULTS: DC-PSA induced PSA-specific CTL with 85% cytotoxic activity against LNCaP (effector: target ratio, E:T, of 50:1). However, the cytotoxic activity against PSA-negative cells was very low. Anti-CD8 and anti-major histocompatibility (MHC) class I antibodies blocked PSA-specific cytotoxicity. The PSA-specific killing was reproducible against autologous PHA blast cells expressing PSA, independently of human leukocyte antigen haplotype. Furthermore, the combination of DC-PSA with BCG-CWS remarkably enhanced the PSA-specific cytotoxicity against PHA blasts expressing PSA (15-30% at an E:T ratio of 50:1). CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that DC-PSA can induce MHC class I-restricted PSA-specific CD8+ CTL responses and that DC-PSA matured by BCG-CWS enhance PSA-specific cytotoxicity. The combination of DC-PSA with BCG-CWS might be a useful approach for treating advanced prostate cancer.BJU International 12/2009; 104(11):1766-73. DOI:10.1111/j.1464-410X.2009.08703.x · 3.53 Impact Factor
Article: PSA at postoperative three months can predict biochemical recurrence in patients with pathological T3 prostate cancer following radical prostatectomy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To identify the prognostic factors and determine which pT3 prostate cancer patients can be safely followed up after surgery without any adjuvant treatment. A retrospective review was carried out on 106 patients with pT3 prostate cancer. All preoperative and postoperative parameters, including the postoperative serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level at 3 months after surgery, were assessed by univariate and multivariate analyses. Mean follow-up period was 18 months. The overall biochemical recurrence-free rate was 53.7% and 34.1% at 12 and 36 months, respectively. On univariate analysis, all preoperative clinical factors were significantly correlated with biochemical progression. On multivariate analysis, pathological Gleason score, pathological stage and postoperative PSA were significant predictors. Among those with undetectable PSA after surgery, 38 patients (88.4% of 43) did not have disease progression during the follow-up period. On the other hand, of the 27 patients with detectable PSA that was not defined as progressive (range 0.01-0.20), 22 (81.5%) had biochemical disease progression. The progression free probability was significantly different between these two groups (P-value < 0.0001). pT3 prostate cancer patients showing low pathological Gleason score, without seminal vesicle invasion, and undetectable postoperative PSA values have low probability of PSA progression. Careful follow up including periodic PSA assessment and clinical observation represents an adequate strategy in the management of these patients.International Journal of Urology 10/2009; 16(12):941-6. DOI:10.1111/j.1442-2042.2009.02401.x · 2.41 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A 78-year-old female complained high fever and vomiting. The ultrasonographic examination revealed a giant tumor above the left kidney. She was referred to our hospital for further examinations and treatments. Radiographic examination showed a solid mass of 10 cm in diameter, smooth surface, and sharply-delimited, above the left kidney corresponding to the left adrenal gland. Other organs showed no evidence of disease. Hormonal examination was normal. She was diagnosed as left non-functioning adrenal tumor, and underwent surgery. The resected specimen was 11 x 10 x 7 cm, 460 g with a part of normal adrenal tissue on the surface. Histopathological examination revealed it as leiomyosarcoma. She has no evidence of disease twenty months after the operation. Primary adrenal leiomyosarcoma is extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, there were only 22 reported cases including ours in the English and Japanese literature.Nippon Hinyōkika Gakkai zasshi. The japanese journal of urology 09/2009; 100(6):640-5. DOI:10.5980/jpnjurol.100.640
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Very nice... :rolleyes:
For those who didn't thumb their dictionaries recently, pornography comes from the greek that means pictures (graph-) of prostitutes (porn-?).
Is porn/eroticism defined along the lines of content (actual vs. non-actual sexual acts) or attitude (what arouses you is porn, what arouses me is eroticism because I'm better than thou)?
I wish the divide would be a neutral one, like let's just call porn what depicts sexual acts and eroticism what depicts desires, but we've already loaded a lot of attitudes in these words. The careful theoricist would then have to come up with new terms that circumscribe more carefully the categories she wish to delineate for the purpose of her discussion, and that's an attitude I generally subscribe to.
Ordinary language is a blunt knife when it comes to these matters. So if one wants to "define" porn, I would commend him to the current usage of the term. As to whether it identifies a clear concept, my answer is no.
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Ordinary language is a blunt knife when it comes to these matters. So if one wants to "define" porn, I would commend him to the current usage of the term. As to whether it identifies a clear concept, my answer is no.
You know... I think this is a GOOD way to start many discussions..
Setting out definitions helps keep everyone's thougths on the same frequency.
Mismatched lingo just leads to garbled junk... generaly.
Definition is a tool, not a solution.
If you can arrive at a definition that informs and explains and serves as a shorthand for useful meaning, it is great and useful.
If it only leads to further disagreement, it's not so helpful.
I'm not sure that "pornography" is something you can define, either inductively, or deductively, because in essence it is just an affront to values that we either hold, or think we should hold.
Abuse and mistreatment are things that we are more likely to agree on. Objectification and diminution of personal integrity are others that we can probably get somewhat close to agreeing on.
If you value keeping genitalia or female breasts private, or at least something that is only shared intimately, with those who you know, love and respect, than full nudity is an affront. If you consider genitalia or female breasts to be nothing more than an attractive part of the human anatomy, to be shared, or not, as circumstances dictate, then you will not consider full nudity an affront.
If you consider sexual activity as something that is best shared only in private, you will consider the public display of sexual activity an affront. If you are comfortable with the public display of sexual activity, and consider that to be appropriate, then you will not consider the public display of sexual activity an affront.
It is the imposition of others' values on these issues that causes problems. Further, it is the attempt by others, to impose their values on those who don't share them, that really causes problems.
IMHO we should welcome the arguments of those whose values we, at first instance, don't share. We may be convinced, if not in general, at least in the specific instance.
As far as I'm concerned, if someone says they are upset and offended by something that bothers them, I don't have any problem in respecting their desire not to be exposed to that something, and I'm happy to hear their arguments why I should be offended as well.
Don't get me wrong, I have preferences. Like a lot of males, I am much more comfortable with female nudity, than male nudity. I just think it important to both protect my sensibilities, while at the same time not attempting to impose my choices on others.
$0.02 worth, as usual.
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Don't get me wrong, I have preferences. Like a lot of males, I am much more comfortable with female nudity, than male nudity. I just think it important to both protect my sensibilities, while at the same time not attempting to impose my choices on others.
Interesting you say that. Funnily enough I am more comfortable with male nudity than female nudity. Unforunately the gender balance of what is practiced and what is seen is w-a-y off.
In my earlier post I mentioned that nude (or semi-clothed) 'work' (including exploitative pornography) can cover what is best and what is worst in 'humanity' but I ommitted to say that much of what I see as 'serious' (including 'erotic') or 'aspiring serious' photographic nude art I think is neither enlightening/uplifting, nor offensive, nor challenging and boundary-breaking, but just plain boring. I include some of the greats in that, and don't include Mapplethorpe.
This won't be popular here, but I'm coming to the conclusion that I'm not interested in photographic 'nude' work but prefer the subtleties of drawing, painting and sculpture. (There are, of course, important exeptions, I include Mapplethorpe for one).
My favourite photographic nude is Willy Ronis' 'Le Nu Provenal'. A lot of stuff I see is just trying to be clever, and in my view it rarely works.
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I bought an Trust-GXT30-Wirelses gamepad to get ower to PC gaming but it doesnt work. Any idea anyone?
Pc = mouse + keyboard. Any console = gamepad.
Btw you are much better with keyboard and mouse. On PC with gamepad you'd just suck and die.
my fingers hawe to mowe fast on the keyboard to survive. alott exercising then for me u suggest
Hey the PC players suck on the Controller, but the Console guys suck on the KB/M. I 'get' it.
That said, startup the game and under: Options / Controls / Gamepad make certain that it's Enabled. Also make certain that the 'gamepad' drivers are up to date and installed, and lastly that your 'Trust-GXT30' is indeed supported -- many controllers are not.
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This is baby #2. After our son was born and lost his umbilical stump, we saw drainage. When he was a few months I mentioned it to his Ped. After a few attempts at something we were sent to a Ped. Sugeron 2 hours away. He had his first surgery at about 4 months, abcess 3 weeks later and other surgery, then one more. Learned he had a urachal cyst. I realized toda after talking my MIL, this is a fear of mine. I hope baby #2 doesn't have this happen. We were on the interstate more than we were at home it seemed. I try not to worry about it, but it's still there.
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What I know is, it was left over tissue from development. I agree that it is probably slim to none of it happening again.
I am sorry. When I got pregnant with our second, I was soo happy. Then when I was about 10-15 weeks I was scared of having a child like my first. (Note I love my first but her first year was difficult) She had a problem that I am still do this day I have no clue what it was. She wasn't able to hold down food past 3months. She would projectile puke on everything. I had doctors tell me I am stupid and I was wrong. There were few doctors that tried to help me. I went to seveal different doctors. My DH reassurred me that he was home this time and would help me. Just try not to stress about it. Each child is different so it is possible that this baby will be completely different. My two DDs are.
I think it just comes with the mommy territory...to worry no matter what! Just don't let it consume you...and definitely get it out (don't hold it in). And everything will turn out just fine! :)
I'm glad his ped. was there and tried. When she couldn't she knew what needed to be done with him. We don't see the Ped. until December. Should ask what the odds are. I never thought to ask the surgeon. He moved a year ago, can't call up there.
Almost sounds like your first had reflux.
Agree with mommy territory and getting it out. I figure tomorrow I will be over it.


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I love my Gitzo but I recently got a $150 surveyor's tripod, bright yellow and sturdier than anything I've used before.
It has a 5/8" thread that I just switched out with a 99 cent bolt.
I've been using a Gitzo 1325 for about the past ten years. It's been replaced by a newer model, but the 1325 is so good it's likely the last tripod I'll ever need to buy. It securely holds my Chamonix 045n, and also a 19th century Watson & Son half plate tailboard camera. The tripod is rock solid and yet relatively light.
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I've had a Manfrotto 058B for about 9 years of fairly heavy use and I love it. Its quick to set up, rock solid and very rugged. I have the old style 501 Fluid head on it and really like it. Its not a lightweight unit by any stretch of the imagination, but I have a little Redged RTA 424 with a Manfrotto 496 head for 35 and MF use.
Early this year I replaced my Slik SL-76 Prototype taht I've been using since the mid 1980's (it was secondhand then), the new one one was less than £20 at a camear fair. OK that was pure luck but there's plenty of excellent second hand tripods in the UK for not much more. I used the old Slick with 5x4 and also 10x8 and before that professionally and it.
I've a Manfroto and a Majestic tripod as well and didn't pay much for either of them, so shop around, I see a lot of good tripods selling very regulary and in excellent condition.
I have an Induro C314 - it's a carbon-fiber tripod that weighs 5lbs and is rated to handle up to 39.5 lbs. I use it with everything from my RB67 up to my 5x12 and whole plate cameras (6.5x8.5). I've never tried my 14x17 on it because I know it will wiggle (the fault of the head, not the legs... it wiggles even on my Inka studio stand), but it will bear the weight of the 14x17. They're not cheap, but they're a good couple hundred less than an equivalent Gitzo.
For my beast Nikkors (300mm f2.8, 400mm f3.5 and 600mm f4) and back when I shot 4x5, I use(d) a Manfrotto ) 055. A hulking beast of a tripod, it will support most anything securely. The question then becomes: Can you hire a Sherpa to carry the monster for you? :D
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The CG renders are pretty obvious. They're the ones with way to much detail visible despite the distance of the lens. They do look like cartoons.
Since you seem to be able to tell what's CG and what's miniature...
Can you tell what elements in this image are CG?
I can, but that's only because I've seen the elements separately ... you can't really tell because the miniature elements have been so crapped on in the 2K that they might as well be whole cloth mediocre CG.
EDIT ADDON: oh yeah, was your post made just to tick off the poster before yours, who rightfully would like the thread to contain info about TNG ReMastered?
THAT is the real crime of it all ... people expect miniatures to not look great because after scanning at 2K and comping, they don't look any better than CG.
Do these shots at full 35mm rez and you'd see great miniatures and crappy cg ships
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Five important lessons on the economics of social media
May 19th
I would like to tell you a short story today about my friend Stanford Smith. If you hang with me through this little tale, I promise you'll see five important lessons about the economics of social media unfold. And then we'll discuss how you can make this work for you and your business.
A story at the heart of the economics of social media
Some time in early 2011, I started to see an increasing amount of activity on my Twitter stream that mentioned @pushingsocial. Intrigued, I clicked and discovered Stanford.
I watched his Twitter account and soon began to read his blog. I was blown away. This guy was one of the best writers I had seen on the web. He was also an original thinker who was effectively connecting the dots between an agency, clients and content. I wanted to get to know this man!
So, I called him up.
We hit it off immediately and I think we talked for two hours. He was more than a mysterious Twitter connection now. We were beginning to be friends.
At this point I was hiring my first regular bloggers to contribute to {grow}. Stan agreed to be one of my first contributors and penned dozens of posts that became some of the finest work on this blog. He blogged on {grow} for almost two years, the second-longest tenured blogger behind Mars Dorian.
The exposure Stan received through my blog helped pump up his presence and reputation. He was becoming a social media star!
One of Stan's dreams was to write a book. As I was working on Return On Influence, I got stuck on the difficult research about the history of influence marketing and thought of Stan. I wondered if he would want to help me on the project. He jumped at the chance and he got his first mention and credit in a published book in 2012.
The benefits grow
About this time, my publisher McGraw-Hill wanted a follow-up to the mega-hit book Tao of Twitter Could I write a similar small, helpful book on blogging? Stan had mentioned to me that he was thinking about writing a book on blogging but wasn't connected to a publisher. This seemed like a match made in heaven and we decided to write Born to Blog together.
The process of writing the book with Stan was one of the most pleasurable creative experiences of my career. Our working styles fit like a hand in a glove. We didn't always agree and we exposed our divergent views in the book, making it richer, honest, and human. It is now the best-selling book on blogging in the market.
As I was planning the 2012 Social Slam event, I knew I needed to have Stan on the stage. He volunteered his time for a chance to speak and appear on a panel. He was a huge hit — his first professional speaking appearance.
After our book came out, Stan decided to leave his agency and start his own business. I was able to funnel leads to him that turned into paying customers. I felt great that I was able to help him get some business traction in some small way.
This week Stan had me on his new podcast and we reminisced about how far we have come together in a short period of time. Here was a deep personal connection on display, two people who would support each other over a lifetime.
The business lessons of the economics of social media
This is more than a feel-good story about friendship and collaboration. It also illustrates important lessons about the dynamics of the social web, the economics of social media, and the measurement of social media success. Let's dig a little deeper.
1. The essential role of "rich content"
Sure, content is king on the web but not all content is created equal. Could this connection have formed through only a tweet, a Facebook post, or a LinkedIn update? Probably not. It was Stan's blogging that got my attention.
Through his blog I was able to learn about him as a man and as a business professional. I could see his powerful writing skills on display and gain insight into his values and experience.
To have the best opportunity for massive exposure and real connection (for an individual or a business), you need to generate at least one source of "rich content" — generally a blog, video series, or podcast. This becomes the fuel for the rest of your social media platforms.
Content is the catalyst to creating business benefits on the web.
2. The truth about weak links
One of the most misunderstood ideas on the web is that your audience equals power. It doesn't.
I have 90,000 real followers on Twitter. If I ask them to buy my new book through a tweet, how many will open up their wallets and do it? Probably none.
That's because most social media connections are "weak links." They are merely opportunities — doors to be opened — not real relationships ready to take action.
The true business benefits are created by doing the work to convert weak links into strong ones. I recently published a social influence case study where I raised $6,000 for a charity entirely over the social web. But nearly everyone who donated was somebody I had actually met in real life!
3. Networking as a human
The turning point in this story was my first phone call with Stan. Does it seem bold to you that I actually called one of my weak link connections? But making that human connection is the way business has been done for centuries. We conduct business with those who we know and trust and that is not likely to occur if we rely on Twitter alone!
So many businesses I see have created a digital divide between themselves and their customers. We need to remember that behind that avatar is a person who has the potential to have a deep and loyal connection to us. If you don't do the work and reach out, you may never discover that.
4. Beyond ROI, the economics of social media presence
Let's quickly list some of the business benefits mentioned in this short story.
- Exposure for Stanford
- Original content for my blog
- A publishing credit in Return On Influence for Stan.
- Research help on the book.
- A collaboration that led to Born to Blog.
- An opportunity for Stan to start his speaking career.
- A high-quality presentation for the Social Slam event.
- Customers for Stan.
- Exposure for my new book on Stan's podcast.
… And I could go on. Now look at this list and answer this question: How many of these important, tangible business benefits could neatly fit on a spreadsheet or pie chart? Not many.
My point is that benefits like "exposure," "new content," or "collaboration" are qualitative, not quantitative. I'm not saying don't measure, or don't drive toward ROI if you can. What I am saying is that if you don't also recognize the real qualitative benefits of the web, you could be missing important value!
5. Expectations and helpfulness
Another characteristic of this case study is that the business benefits accrued over years, not weeks or months.
This is such a huge problem for most businesses today — we manage toward quarterly goals. An economic platform built on relationships doesn't fit cleanly into that model, so somehow we need to adjust our expectations to fully grasp the opportunities.
One last point. I have had a long career in corporate sales and marketing. I had been conditioned to ALWAYS be selling and I've had to adjust toward adopting the mindset of authentic helpfulness. If Stanford sensed in our first phone call that I was "selling" something, would we have become friends?
For somebody who has grown up in a traditional sales role, it is pretty unnerving to stop selling and start helping. And you can't fake authenticity. You need to make that shift to "If I generously help people, the business benefits will follow."
Putting it to work
I realize this post has been on the "long" side so thanks for making it this far!
It is important for me to acknowledge that there are many, many economic benefits of company social media applications in customer service, sales, HR, research, compliance, purchasing and more. We have covered just one small sliver of social media economics today and yet, I think MOST businesses and individuals can benefit from the networking aspects of the social web.
I passionately believe that if you understand some of these economic drivers you can make these social media networking opportunities work for you and your business too.
Are you with me?
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Why Instagram is becoming the dominant social network
May 16th
I am regular on Mitch Joel's blog and when he says a a video is "must-watch," I listen to the man.
I haven't posted an external video on this blog in years, but I think this content is definitely grow-worthy because it forces you to look at our online world through a new dataset, a new lens, that is quite thought-provoking and perhaps even disturbing.
The speaker in the video, Scott Galloway has a think tank called L2 and is also a marketing professor at NYU Stern. In this fast-paced talk he uses his research to make predictions on who is winning and losing in everything from social media and retail to brands and world economies.
In particular, I loved his insights on:
- Data declaring that Pinterest has been "blown off the road" and Instagram is emerging as the most dominant social platform on the planet.
- Why Tumblr is a clear "loser" (worst investment in the past 10 years?) and Twitter is taking too long to become a visual platform.
- China's first world brand.
- An unexpected prediction about Apple and evidence that shows it is poised to be a "luxury brand."
- Detailed views of an emerging Amazon strategy that is poised to shake the online world … but not necessarily disrupt brick and mortar stores.
And that is just the tip of the iceberg. There is lots of mind-blowing stuff here and I would love to hear your take on it in the comment section!
If you don't see the video at the top of this post, click here to see Digital Winners and Losers video.
The future of integrated selling is now
May 15th
If you need a guide to selling in the digital age, it has arrived.
I received an advance copy of John Jantch's new book Duct Tape Selling: Think Like a Marketer, Sell Like a Superstar and this is a very important book. It's not just about updating your CRM system or catching the "social" selling wave, this is an entirely new, integrated framework for the sales professional.
And it's a little scary.
John does not pull any punches in this book. It's direct, honest and even in your face about what it is going to take to sell successfully in a world where your biggest competitor might be inbound leads from Hubspot.
I was lucky enough to be able to interview the author about this important new book …
Mark Schaefer: John, I love the new book. It's a bold manifesto for radical change in the sales mindset, techniques and leadership. And although this is a natural extension of the Duct Tape brand, there is nothing really simple in what you're proposing, is there?
John Jantsch: Is anything about sales really simple? I guess it comes down to how you look at what your end game is. If the long view is the make a sale, then this might seem like a big commitment, but if you recognize that you're building an asset, one that serves your clients and your organization, then you just might view this as an investment in your business or career.
Mark: You're unequivocal in your position that a salesperson today must take a leadership role in content creation, social media engagement and even public speaking. As I think about the sales people and sales teams I grew up with, I would say 90 percent or more would actively resist these changes. Am I wrong?
John: I'm hoping you're off by a bit! There's no question that a cultural shift in both the sales and marketing leadership must occur for this change to manifest in the best possible form, but there are signs that organizations and individual sales professionals are waking up to the power of this approach.
Obviously it is much harder for a salesperson who is measured solely on dials to take this longer term view, but as this change occurs so too will compensation models and sales metrics. Eventually this may lead to hiring that is based in some new skillsets.
Mark: You're pretty bold in your claims that unless salespeople change dramatically and change now, they are at risk of being a commodity order taker in a world of inbound, content-related leads. One thing you don't directly address in the book is the raw skillsets required for the new social seller. Would we better off hiring natural content creators and social media fanatics and then teaching them to sell?
John: The book's final section addresses the role of the new sales coach or leader. Chapter 17, Rethink Hiring, addresses the need to think far outside the traditional sales closer model but stops short of suggesting that you hire journalists and social media fanatics. The answer is somewhere in between.
Flexibility, analytical thinking and a knack for service are the traits that just might define today's salesperson.
Mark: I have been brought in to do a lot of social sales training. I certainly teach (and even preach) about the ideas you have here. And although the initial reception might be enthusiastic, I find change is difficult to sustain when the training is over. What steps should a leader take to actually sustain the recommendations in your book?
John: The first thing you have to realize is that this isn't training – this is a mindset shift and that happens over time through consistent reinforcement and adoption at the highest level.
If this mindset shift is stuffed into the can of "social selling" it will simply perform as this week's new tactic and lose its luster quickly. Integrated selling means fully integrated across the entire customer journey involving every element of marketing, sales, and service.
Mark: Writing a book is difficult work, especially one like this with so much original insight. How are you different after writing this book?
John: I think it's hard to know for sure as it's a gradual growth but I do certainly acknowledge that I have a renewed appreciation for the need to think, act, market and sell on a more personal level once again.
Why Do Companies Struggle with Social Media ROI? 23 Facts
May 14th
By Rob Petersen, {grow} Community Member
Only 8 percent of companies say they can determine Return on Investment (ROI) from their social media spending (source: Econsultancy).
I teach Measurement and ROI at Rutgers Social Media Marketing Mini-MBA along with Mark Schaefer and others. In my free eBook, 166 Case Studies Prove Social Media Marketing, there are plenty of successful companies that have proven a social media ROI. So why do 92% of companies struggle with this? The answer might surprise you.
Tangible is something that can be measured and intangible defies measurement. ROI is definitely tangible and something every business should be able to measure. It is, after all, a calculation. Here is the one most widely used:
Return (e.g. sales, profit) – Investment/Investment (X 100) = ROI (%)
For example, I go to my boss or my management or my board of directors and say: Give me $100,000 for a particular brand or business, my team and I will put together a strategy, execute and provide reporting. We'll prove it generates $300,000 in incremental sales for a 200% or 2-to-1 ROI in 12 months.
What comes next is they say: You want me to give you $100,000? Well, if I do, I don't want to just get that money back in 6 months or 12 months or whenever you tell me it will generate that revenue, I want to be convinced this is going to happen. I want you to prove it to me.
To prove it, the following steps are taken:
- Define the return by the financial metric most important to the company's success (e.g. sales, profit, conversion or shareholder value)
- Account for out of pocket and internal investments (marketing and operations)
- Determine the length of time (e.g. 12 month or 18 months). It should be done with an understanding of the customer buying cycle and what is the annual customer value.
- Establish the Base Period against which the effort is to prove the increase
We come back. We review and discuss the numbers. Overall, the measurements stand up; then, the intangibles surface, the reason why companies struggle.
The leap of faith
With every ROI initiative, there is always a leap of faith. Someone is asking someone else to put up money; then, wait for some period of time before they see a return. This means the company, not just the people who put the calculation together, has to be aligned to the common goal and there is trust in people's ability to deliver.
If you need more proof, here are 23 facts that demonstrate and explain why companies struggle with Return on Investment (ROI).
- 90% of CMOs say social data has impacted at least some of their decisions; only 47% use data to make predictions or forecast sales. (source: Bazaarvoice)
- 87% agree capturing and sharing the right data is important to effectively measuring ROI in their own company (source: BRITE/NYAMA)
- 87% of marketers want to know how to know how to measure their return on investment for social media activities (source: Social Media Examiner)
- 85% use social networks in some way; only 14% tie financial metrics to it. (source: AdAge)
- 84% of social media programs don't measure ROI (source: Mashable)
- 82% of marketers who blog see positive ROI for their inbound marketing (source : HubSpot)
- 81% of marketers would increase spending on digital, mobile, and social channels if they could better track ROI (source: Compete.com)
- 70% says a "cross-platform model" for ROI on their business is a major goal (source: BRITE/NYAMA)
- 63% of CMO's say "ROI will be the standard for their performance by 2015:" yet, today, only 44% say "I can measure ROI." (source: McKinsey)
- 41% of company respondents report that they do not have an ROI figure for any of the money they spend on social media marketing (source: Econsultancy)
- 57% do not base marketing budgets on any ROI analysis (source: BRITE/NYAMA)
- 37% aren't able to measure the value of social media (source: Econsultancy)
- 52% of marketers cite difficulties in accurately measuring ROI as their biggest source of frustration in social marketing. (Source: Adobe )
- 52% say achieving or increasing measurable ROI is a top priority for the coming year (source: MarketingSherpa)
- 51% say a lack of sharing customer data within their own organization is a barrier to effectively measuring their marketing ROI (source: BRITE/NYAMA)
- 39% say it is important to spend only on marketing activities where financial effects can be measured (source: BRITE/NYAMA)
- 37% do not mention financial outcomes when asked to define ROI (source: BRITE/NYAMA)
- 28% of CMO's say their decisions are based on gut instinct (source: Edelman)
- 24% say determining any kind of cost-benefit analysis is a challenge. (source: McKinsey)
- 22% base marketing decisions on gut instinct (source: BRITE/NYAMA)
- B2B CMO's say demonstrating ROI is their No. 1 concern yet fewer than 20% say they have the ability to measure it (source: Forbes)
- 7% say most of or all their spending decisions aren't based on any metrics at all (source: Edelman)
- "How do I measure the return on my social media investment? This question has been top of mind for marketers for the last three years. Clearly very few marketers have figured this one out. (source: Social Media Examiner)
Does this explain why companies struggle with ROI to you? Does your organization apply ROI to your business?
Rob Petersen is an experienced advertising and marketing executive and the founder of the BarnRaisers agency. Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobPetersen
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Conakry - Hospital officials say at least 33 people are dead following a stampede at a rap concert in the capital of Guinea.
Donka Hospital Director Fatou Sike Camara said on Wednesday that the victims included children as young as 10.
Thousands had gathered at the beach in Conakry for a concert celebrating the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadaan.
Witnesses say the stampede happened after the show ended as the large crowd tried to exit through a small gate.
Some people fell to the ground and were trampled.
In an address on national television, President Alpha Conde called for a one-week mourning period for the victims. He did not give a death toll.
Conde also closed the capital's beaches closed until further notice and said an investigation was under way. - Sapa-AP
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