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It wasn't so cold that my nipples immediately turned to hairy nickels today so I thought it would be a good time to do a little carspotting. I thought if Raph could do it, so might I. First stop: Brooklyn.
What I immediately noticed when exploring Williamsburg was an abundance of D-pillars, which is appropriate since estates are sort of the hipster of the automobile world. Formerly ubiquitous in popular culture, now passé, it becomes ubiquitous in counter automotive culture.
I barely captured the surprisingly clean Caprice Classic Wagon above, but it was the only woodie I saw so I'm glad I did.
A W123, but I'm guessing not Seinfeld's.
Down the street there was both a Passat and a Jetta — TDI, like they all are — with a bonus 5-door 1980s Toyota Corona Luxury Liftback.
Volvo 240. Of course. Fewer of these than you'd imagine. Too obvious.
E34 wagon, definitely used.
Dasher wagon... only used as a place to keep your misery.
Boom. Outback. Boom V70. Boom new 3-Series.
Ok, a Porsche G-Body Targa. I'm not a monster.
An allroad that's seen a lot of abuse.
Tercel SR5 4WD Wagon! Still clearly being used. That weird third window.
Newer Corolla DX wagon. Boring.
A4 Avant, before you were stuck having to get an Allroad variant.
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One Direction Boys Expected to Make $15 Million Each for Doing Film
$15 million. That's the whopping payday that EACH member of the five person One Direction stands to make for their upcoming film, which may or not be a 3D concert doc. That's a lot of cash and their pockets are getting fatter by the minute!
The band is set to start filming next year, with a source telling The Sun that the idea and the concept of the film have yet to be fully fleshed out. But given 1D's level of fame, they can do whatever they want and the Directioners will turn up at the multiplex in droves.
The source said, "It's early days but it's something that their management and label are excited about. It may be documentary footage mixed with a concert film, or it could even be a comedy caper in the style of old Monkees films All options are open, though they're unlikely to get cracking on shooting it until next year."
The insider also said that the film is expected to be on par with Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never,' which was a massive success at the box office, revealing, "U.S. film experts are speculating that the 1D film would be similar to Justin's movie and will be a big money-spinner for the boys."
While it's not been determined if it will be a scripted film or a concert doc, it already has a Nov. 8, 2013 release date attached to it. 'Thor 2′ is also slated for that release week. Something tells us the power of teenage girls could topple Thor. Never underestimate Directioners and their unconditional love.
Besides, what could be better than 1D in 3D, if it does indeed have a 3D element? NOTHING, not even a comic book hero.
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A Karate Sensei was speaking to his students. "As you are all aware, Karate was developed in Okinawa. If you want to understand Karate, you should learn about the Okinawan culture. As an assignment, I want each of you to learn more about the Okinawan culture and do one thing to make your Karate more Okinawan. You have one week."
A week passed and the students returned to class, eager to show their Sensei what they had done to make their Karate more Okinawan.
The first student walked to the front of the class. She had printed her gi with bingata (beautiful Okinawan stencil dye).
The Sensei shook his head. "Will textiles make your Karate more Okinawan?"
The second student walked to the front of the class. "Before I came to class today, I ate andagi (sweet, deep fried Okinawan pastries).
The Sensei shook his head. "Will food make your Karate more Okinawan?"
The third student walked to the front of the class. "Hai sai gusuyo," he said. I am learning Uchinaguchi (the Okinawan dialect).
"Well, that is a good start," said the Sensei. "But will language make your Karate more Okinawan?"
Just then, another student rushed into the dojo, bowed apologetically, and joined the line of students.
"You're late," said the Sensei. "Did you do the assignment?"
"I'm sorry," began the student. "I took my elderly grandmother to the park today. She enjoyed it so much and the time just flew. I am sorry for being late."
The Sensei clapped his hands. "Now that is the answer!" exclaimed the Sensei. "Okinawans treasure and deeply respect their elders, particularly their grandparents. You have demonstrated this by spending time with your grandmother. Okinawans treasure the young as well. In fact, Okinawan treasure and celebrate life itself, which is viewed as a precious treasure. As such, we practice Karate to preserve and enhance life, not to take it."
What can you do to make your Karate more Okinawan? Time for some andagi!
Charles C. Goodin
Make Your Karate More Okinawan
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None other than John Marshall, chief justice of the United States for 34 years, concluded that the power to tax is the power to destroy. And none other than California's former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed, "We don't have a revenue problem. We have a spending problem."
The news emanating daily from Washington and Sacramento attests that runaway taxing and spending have gotten us into a fine mess. Both men were correct, although Schwarzenegger later betrayed his insight and raised taxes like no governor before him in order to spend like no governor before him. It's one thing to recognize the problem. Clearly, it's quite another thing to do something to correct it.
Arguably, one wiser than Marshall or Schwarzenegger millennia ago identified an even greater trouble than taxing and spending: "The wicked borrows and does not pay back," wrote the psalmist.
Debt is the most insidious of civic plagues, far more so than even excessive taxing and extreme spending. That's because debt is less obvious and more abstract. Spend a dollar, and you know it's gone. Tax a dollar, and you're aware it's taken. Go in debt for a dollar, and it's out of sight, out of mind.
Too many learn this lesson the hard way after being buried in mountains of debt far beyond their ability to repay. Likewise, it's been easier for government to borrow itself into a monumental financial hole than to tax or spend itself into one. In the past week, we have been reminded of the gravity of the situation.
Lance Armstrong, debt ceiling, and more
Schwarzenegger's successor, Gov. Jerry Brown, has proposed a new budget that "does nothing" to address mounting costs for teacher pensions and retiree health care, the Los Angeles Times reported. "There's no plan as to how we pay those off," said Mac Taylor, California's independent legislative analyst.
How serious is that problem? "Sacramento is legally obligated to pay many billions of dollars withheld from schools, local governments and health care providers as lawmakers struggled repeatedly to balance the books," the Times reported in a separate story. "It owes Wall Street more per resident than almost every other state. And it has accumulated a crushing load of debt for retiree pensions and health care, now totaling more than taxpayers spend each year on all state programs combined."
What's the solution? Increasing debt is devastating; therefore, to solve the problem, debt must be reduced.
Government should not engage in new spending until debt is reduced, preferably to zero. Any tax increases should be used 100 percent to pay off debt, not to increase spending on programs, salaries or benefits. Any savings from spending cuts should be used to retire debt, even before refunding the money to taxpayers. It is in taxpayers' interest to lower public debt, which should then translate into lower taxes and more economical government.
Burgeoning government debt already dwarfs taxing and spending. California's budget is in the $90 billion range. But the state owes hundreds of billions. The federal budget is in the $3 trillion range. But Washington owes $16 trillion.
Furthermore, the worse the debt problem gets, the more impetus it adds to taxing and spending problems. Taxes raised for state and federal budgets increasingly are being diverted to service debt obligations, which often amount to merely paying off interest charges, not retiring existing principle.
In California, interest payments on state-issued bonds totaled 7.9 percent of general fund spending in 2011-12, and jumped to 8.9 percent for 2012-13, the state treasurer estimated. At the federal level, 43 cents of every dollar spent is borrowed, about four times the rate in 1980. We can be grateful Sacramento at least is legally required to make the state budget appear to balance revenue and spending. But the federal government's annual budget for four years, and most likely for four more, will run up annual trillion-dollar-plus deficits.
Arguably, paying down debt should trump any other use of tax dollars, with the exception of absolutely necessary services. But after decades of larding on benefits, entitlements, supplementary provisions and absurdities such as taxpayer-financed "green" jobs and cellphones, it is difficult for politicians to take back any of the gratuities they've heaped on a grateful public.
Barack Obama correctly observed: "Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally." The buck, he said, echoing Harry S. Truman, "stops here." He courageously, and rightly, opposed increasing the national debt ceiling.
Obama uttered those admirable words in 2006 when he was a senator from Illinois. Now that he's president, he has changed his tune. In fact, he insists the debt ceiling must be raised again. We must borrow more, he says.
This is akin to using one credit card to pay off another, while running up more interest debts on the second one. If there's a surprise in all of this, it's that Congress has agreed to any ceiling on debt.
The president, not so long ago a staunch deficit hawk, now believes "deficit reduction is not a worthy goal unto itself," according to his spokesman. We're uncertain where that means the buck stops, but it doesn't look like it's at the White House.
The president says he is willing to pay down debt, but he wants Congress to agree to increase taxes one dollar for every dollar debt is reduced. This is a concept foreign to the private sector. Fewer customers tend to buy a product when its prices go up to cover a business's debt. And few employers increase wages simply because employees piled on more debt. Yet in Washington, somehow this approach is supposed to make sense.
We suspect Obama knew it was wrong to increase debt in 2006 and still does today. But Washington holds no monopoly on duplicity. In Sacramento, Gov. Brown's 2012-13 budget assumed $5.2 billion in budgetary debt would be paid off in 2013-14. But the governor reduced that assumption by about $1 billion, and deferred repayment, Republicans say.
The bottom line is that, in government, every dollar of additional debt exerts more pressure to raise taxes. Every additional dollar raised in taxes increases the temptation to divert that money to more spending, rather than paying off debts. But like the family that uses credit cards to pay off credit cards, the buck stops eventually.
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A cohesive stationery system includes letterhead, envelopes and business cards. In many cases, these materials are the first impression of Tarleton and constitute a key component to the University's marketing efforts. So, please keep in mind that only university-approved stationery with the new logo may be used to represent Tarleton employees.
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You decide what works best for you. Your options include design choices, as well as, a choice between using commercial printing versus your own printing.
Order Letterhead, Envelopes, and Business Cards
The letterhead design is standardized to promote consistency, yet it also offers a way for units, colleges, departments and organizations to include their contact information within the design footer. Please keep in mind, there should be no departmental logos on University letterhead.
In compliance with postal regulations, the return address and graphic does not exceed more than 50 percent of the horizontal envelope length. Additionally, please be sure your address block does not intrude into the the bottom half-inch of the envelope. The envelopes available through Marfield Corporate and the digital stationery templates are #10 business-sized envelopes.
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Fall 2017 Release
Audience Analytics
You can now bring Adobe Audience Manager segments into Adobe Analytics. By combining third-party advertising, demographic, and psychographic data with first-party data within Analytics, you can enhance audience discovery and gain insights to help you improve content personalization, audience composition, and media execution.
Analysis Workspace enhancements
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Fall 2016 Release
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Support for Facebook Instant Articles and Google AMP
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Enhancements to mobile app acquisition tracking
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Updated search metrics
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Report Builder support
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Enjoy a more personalized landing experience in Reports & Analytics with a dashboard dynamically based on your most viewed reports.
Additional eVars and events
Adobe Analytics customers can now access 100 total eVars and 1,000 events. Adobe Analytics Premium customers can access 250 total eVars (plus the 1,000 events).
Fall 2014 Release
Navigation reimagined
To make it easier to access your most used features, we've created a My Favorites list, a frequently viewed list, and a report history. Keyboard-sensitive navigation lets you easily maneuver the menus with the arrow keys and navigation hot keys. We've enhanced search to make it less strict on spelling and to display report details and breadcrumbs in search results — not just report names. This helps whenever a report name is used in categories, like fallout reports.
In-App Messaging
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Algorithmic Attribution
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Chord Visualization
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Regression Analysis and Trend Lines
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Latency Table
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For customers in large environments, the option of using K-means++ clustering will produce faster results as well as an alternative method for balancing the audience sizes of each cluster.
Updated Segment Export
Continuing our effort to make it easier to export data into systems such as Excel and R, there is an option for a new header along with CSV and TSV formats.
Transformation performance improvements
We have identified ways to improve the processing time during the transformation stage up to 50%. This allows analysts to run queries on the full dataset even faster after new data is loaded into the system.
Spring 2014 Release
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Unified Segment Builder
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Macro support in Report Builder
We've added interactive controls for dates and segments, as well as support for macros, to make scheduled workbooks even more powerful. You can also lock down workbooks to prevent recipients from editing your requests, allowing analysts to create more functional and interactive workbooks for user consumption while maintaining integrity in workbook configuration. Finally, you can choose to work offline and pause requests to work more efficiently.
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This report rolls up the items in the existing Operating Systems reports into higher level categories for simplified reporting.
Analytics for Target
Build segments in Adobe Analytics to help you analyze your Adobe Target activities and campaigns, and then leverage those same segments within Target for reporting on things like lift and confidence around your tests. You no longer need to prebuild segments in Target before running a test or creating an activity. All of your traffic, conversion, and pathing metrics from Analytics are also available within Target, in addition to the standard campaign entry and campaign exit metrics, to provide better analysis of the downstream impact of an activity.
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Evaluate audience characteristics and engagement in a tree-like graph to express potential relationships to particular outcomes. For instance, marketers can predict the most likely decisions a customer will make and attempt to influence whether that customer will buy a product or service, watch a video, or perform another action. Traits such as geography, gender, and purchase history, among others, are factored into predicting a customer's digital journey.
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3D scatter plots
With the recently released audience clustering capabilities, 3D scatter plots allow analysts to spatially understand how different metrics and attributes relate to one another and quickly visualize how they are correlated.
Rules-based Attribution Modeling
Adobe now provides out-of-the box rules-based attribution modeling to quickly expose the most impactful marketing channels and customer journeys. You can now evaluate your marketing touches with several prebuilt models and gain new perspective on the relationships between marketing interactions and conversion. You can also dynamically explore the impact of different weighting allocations to help you assess the full impact of marketing channels across the customer journey.
Mobile app acquisition analytics
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After 15 years and 60 issues, New Netherland Connections is ending. Dorothy Koenig, editor and founder of this wonderful newsletter, is turning her attention to other genealogical projects.
New Netherland Connections was a boon to those of us with ancestors who settled in New Netherland (present day New York). Scholarly yet readable articles by genealogists were the norm in this quarterly. Every issue brought new facts and discussions to our attention.
I was privileged to have been a contributing author to New Netherland Connections in 1999 and 2001. Dorothy's expertise in the study of New Netherland was invaluable to my own writing.
Back issues of New Netherland Connections are available to members of the New England Historic Genealogical Society at http://americanancestors.org/
Kudos to Dorothy for her hard work and perserverance in publishing New Netherland Connections for the past 15 years. I wish to thank Dorothy for her efforts to aid in the continuing education and knowledge of New Netherland Settlers and history.
December 18, 2010
A Sad Day for Genealogists with New Netherland (New York) Ancestors!
2 comments:
- Barbara Poole said...
When I read the first line, I thought the worst. Dorothy spent considerable time with me two years ago, and helped solve my brick wall. All because of something she wrote in 2000 online and I tracked her down...we went from there. Thanks for "talking" about Dorothy, and I love her New Netherland Connections.
- Marian Pierre-Louis said...
Thanks for bringing this to our attention and the fact that the articles are available at NEHGS. I have plenty of Dutch NY ancestors.
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Remember if you are heavy or if the wind is light.
Not fun is going downwind and walking up the beach.
Also not fun is to small a board so you only have enough power to go back and forth.
Unless that's what you like...
To progress you have to be able to stay upwind since whenever you jump or try tricks or even toeside, you end up going downwind and then have to come back up. or do the walk. The thing I most dislike, should be kiting not walking....
So reality is that "if lighter winds or heavier rider" or
on a smaller board or kite underpowered.... are the kiters who can only go back and forth.
The True mowing the lawn....
Depending on your wind and weight... I see lots of guys struggling under powered and not fun for many of us.... the worst is not kiting.. Under powered we all look like beginners. Some even give up.... No one told them the board was too small. or didn't have one available so they get what they have.


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Study after study shows that psychology is the heart of marketing. The more you're able to reach audiences on a human level (and in a way they connect with), the better positioned you'll be to drive sales.
If you're reading this guide, you're probably well-aware that psychology and online marketing go hand-in-hand. You know how important it is to build trust, demonstrate a clear solution to a particular need, and clearly answer the question - 'what's in it for me?'. These concepts are marketing 101.
What's challenging, however, is what to do next. How can you take these online marketing concepts and reposition them into a clear customer acquisition, engagement, and retention plan? How do some of the most well-known psychology triggers apply to email marketing?
These questions inspired us to write this guide, to give you an insight into how psychology can help your email marketing. We have compiled 9 psychological triggers that, if implemented, will ramp up your marketing strategy.
When you put a little bit of effort into something, you'll be more inclined to follow through with finishing it. That's the exact principle behind this 'psychological trigger' - when you ask shoppers to commit to making a purchase on your website, they'll be more likely to complete the conversion funnel.
Paths to conversion are complex, involving a series of steps before a casual browser becomes a dedicated customer. Each stage of the conversion funnel introduces a new opportunity for churn, but when shoppers make an upfront 'mental commitment' to a product or service that you're selling, they're less likely to drop off.
For inspiration, check out fashion retailer ModCloth. The company sells out of products quickly but allows shoppers to 'ask' for notifications when the item is restocked. In other words, ModCloth is asking shoppers to say - 'Yes, I want this item.
When an item is 'back by demand,' audiences will receive a notification. By this point, they've made a mental note of wanting something - so they'll likely be receptive to your email (and likely to make a purchase).
What the ModCloth example teaches us is that asking audiences to make a commitment isn't enough. You need to ask them to follow through. Email is a strong communication channel for forging these 1:1 connections and moving conversations along.
Ask your prospects to put in a little bit of work ahead of time. Why? The more they've invested up front, the more likely they'll be to stick around throughout the entire conversion process.
One website that exemplifies this idea is Codecademy, a platform that helps people learn how to code for free. Users can start using the site - and start learning javascript - immediately.
As you can imagine, learning to code is hard. Once you start, you'll want to keep learning more. That's where email marketing comes in - to remind you of the work that you've already put in to get started. Effort makes an experience memorable - it's only natural that those using Codecademy will want to keep learning more.
However, it should be noted that this approach won't please everyone. Why is that so? Not everyone has the time or interest to learn how to code. The same holds true for any other project or brand. People put work into the things that they care about - and if they don't care about your brand enough, they'll drop off the funnel sooner or later.
How does all of this pertain to effort? In a sense that "effort" as a psychological trigger will backfire. So before you ask audiences to commit time to engaging with your brand, ask them qualitatively - is the effort worth it? If the answer is yes, you'll build an extremely loyal community.
If the answer is 'no,' you'll kill your conversion metrics - which may be a good thing, for instance, if you're part of a B2B brand that wants to reach the most qualified leads on the planet.
Technology is destroying your audience's ability to focus. According to one report, average human attention spans decreased from 12 seconds to 8 seconds between 2000 and 2013. That's why shopping cart abandonment is so common, with rates as high as 71 percent, according to research from Boston Marketing Data firm - SeeWhv.
Retargeting campaigns through email and social media can help. Inboxes provide a direct link between your brand and your prospects. If shoppers abandon their carts or leave your site before downloading an ebook or reaching out to your team for more information, send them a note as a reminder, like the one in our example from ModCloth:
It's not only email but also social media that can help you in your campaign. You can run retargeting campaigns on platforms like Facebook to ensure that your brand is front, center, and most importantly - unforgettable.
Take a look a this awesome ad:
By reaching your audiences across multiple channels - and touchpoints - you will always ensure that your brand is somewhere on top of their mind.
As a bonus tip, always make sure that your emails have social sharing buttons, that way your customers will not only always keep you in mind, but they will also share your brand with others.
Studies show that human beings love what's new. When we're exposed to something exciting - that we haven't seen before - the brain releases a burst of dopamine, which inspires the feeling that there is a reward waiting for us.
This feeling is so amazing that we're likely to seek out 'upgrades' and new experiences whenever possible - even if our rational brains are telling us to do the exact opposite.
As a marketer, it's important to reinforce 'newness' into your brand's marketing, especially if you've recently released a new website feature, new product, or service. Make these 'upgrades' a part of your core brand messaging.
When you've released something new, you probably want your audiences to find it, as they may not be checking your website every day. One way to bridge these - potentially missed - connections is through email marketing. Something as simple as a product announcement can help keep audiences engaged.
For inspiration, check out the following email from Redfin, a real estate platform that helps people buy houses:
Redfin can easily detect where its users - likely in the real estate market - are browsing for new homes. These targeted emails are based on the user's search parameters including location and budget - it's a way to keep people looking and continuously engaged with what's new on Redfin's site.
Another example of novelty is sharing up and coming (or simply new) merchandise, service, or like in case of Lumitrix - new photographers (authors).
Humans, when given something, want to give back. Think about the last time you went to the store and tried a free sample - you probably felt a strong urge to buy the item after trying it. And this is nothing new! There's a concept in biology called 'reciprocal altruism.' Here's what happens:
Organism A takes the 'hit' to do something nice for organism B, with no immediate expectation of anything in return. The kicker? Organism A is well aware that organism B will 'return the favor' at a later date. Scientist Robert Trivers developed this theory as part of his research to better understand mutually altruistic acts in nature.
But over the years, reciprocal altruism has become an important concept among business communities. As Scott Roen, Vice President of Marketing and Digital Innovation at American Express puts it:
When brands give something away for free, they're much more likely to get more in return.
That's why American Express launched OPEN Forum, a community for small business owners to share insights and knowledge to help one another succeed. The idea is simple - American Express does not directly monetize OPEN Forum; rather, the goal is to build trust among the small business community.
But still, OPEN Forum helps American Express drive double to triple digit growth each year - and according to Roen, it's all thanks to reciprocal altruism.
What's important is to keep this 'giving mindset' front and center - to keep audiences engaged on a 1:1 level with a regular content newsletter:
American Express OPEN forum could have very well sent their customers a regular sales email. Instead, the brand stays on point by emailing a roundup of truly helpful content - to help their audiences' businesses grow. The goal is to help drive stronger connections.
Fear can be used in a variety of marketing contexts. Before we go further into this discussion; however we want to make a disclaimer that you should proceed with caution - there's a fine line between what's ethical and what isn't.
Don't scare people. Instead, give them an honest and accurate assessment of risk.
Public health organizations, for instance, use fear for the purposes of good, not evil. Take this anti-smoking ad from the U.S. Center for Disease Control, for instance. It's a scare tactic to keep people healthy.
In our books, that kind of a metaphoric approach is ok. The image is a bit shocking, but it does not scare the life out of the reader.
However, sometimes fear is used for purposes of manipulation rather than good. Consider the following ad from a soap brand as an example - a blatant scare tactic for the purpose of increasing sales.
As marketing bloaaer Russ Henneberrv explains, there are two key reasons why fear 'works' in marketing:
- Perceived Vulnerability - Translation: 'How likely is it to hurt me?'
- Perceived Severity - Translation: 'How bad will it hurt?'
If people feel that they are likely (high vulnerability) to be hurt badly (high severity) they will feel threatened. But is this enough to get them to take action?
Research shows that there is a third element that plays an important role in a person deciding whether they will take action to avoid a threat. Listen up because this part is important - after all, it's the action (purchase, donate, subscribe) that the marketer is after.
This third element is called efficacy. Efficacy is a person's perception as to whether or not they can do anything about the threat. Those that feel they have no control, will take no action.
A classic application of 'fear' that you've likely seen, over and over, in online marketing? "Last chance" messaging.
One of the biggest sources of fear that buyers face is the potential to miss out on a valuable deal or opportunity.
The outcome of "last minute" marketing is that buyers are likely to take action much more quickly. You can even accelerate the process by sending your subscribers a quick "last chance" email:
If you're thinking about using fear in your marketing, it's important to take a step back and ask yourself whether you're making the most ethical decisions possible. Is this approach one that you would feel comfortable taking with your family? If the answer is yes, then you're probably in the clear. If not, then you may need to re-think your strategy.
People like to feel good about themselves and they love recognition. Thanks to social media, people have a forum to share more of their accomplishments and place themselves 'in the spotlight'.
Klout uses vanity in the best of ways. For example, when you share content, schedule great articles, follow more people - and your Klout score goes up -you get a nice email letting you know:
So, you start feeling good about your successful online undertakings, you begin to share more. Klout will recognize what you share, how much you share, and how many people enjoy it.
That's when you get a peachy follow-up mail with a guide tailored especially for your needs and interests:
Humans are naturally drawn to other humans, and 'storytelling' is a powerful strategy that brings people together. Why?
Stories evoke emotional experiences - helping build empathetic connections between people who are otherwise strangers. Through storytelling, we can fully imagine ourselves in one another's shoes.
That's why content marketing techniques like blogs and case studies are powerful - they allow us to understand one another on a human-to-human level.
As an example, consider the following customer stories on Clarity.fm -a company that connects new entrepreneurs with experienced business leaders and subject matter experts.
Clarity's core business model paying for advice is relatively new and may be difficult to grasp by an audience that may be used to finding information through alternate channels like conferences, blog posts, books, or tutorials. To explain how Clarity can help entrepreneurs, the company's marketing team released a series of stories about its community of startup founders.
When using storytelling as a marketing tool, it's critical to focus on the experience of your customers. At any given time, your prospects are asking 'what's in it for me?' - so it's important to share the experiences of people who are just like them.
You can even integrate storytelling into your email marketing strategy by sharing editorial content about people.
At the end of the day, people want to make money, cut costs, and save time. The most compelling psychology trigger comes from the results that your business has been able to generate for its existing customers.
From a marketing perspective, it's important to make your company's ROI front and center. Share data across your clients as well as specific case studies that highlight the value that you're able to provide.
For inspiration, check out SaaS analytics company KISSmetrics, which makes its entire marketing message about the value it provides its customers.
Prospects who browse KISSmetrics's case studies page can clearly see the ROI that they are likely to derive from using the software - it's a marketing strategy that clearly revolves around what potential customers should expect to get.
You can also use email marketing to show audiences the precise results that they're seeing with your products or services. As an example, check out this automated report that MixPanel deploys:
At the end of the day, your customers care about results. Marketing programs should speak to this need head-on.
Room for Thought
This guide taught you 9 psychological triggers with the potential to amplify your marketing. But before you get started, it's important to take a step back and assess the unique needs of your audience. What do they care about? What messaging speaks to them?
Marketers, eager to drive results, often jump into their campaigns and make changes based on 'best practices' that they've read.
Don't make this mistake.
Every company and customer base is different. Always start with a rigorous qualitative research process that pinpoints exactly what your audience needs. This research process will be the absolute best source of marketing inspiration.
So if you're looking to get started - and take that next step - look no further than a simple customer conversation. Seek out patterns that inadvertently arise. These patterns will be the heart of your marketing program.


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I review a lot of Karate books. Each book has to have a title and some authors are quite creative.
Lately, I have been thinking about Karate books with the word "Complete" in the title. Now I am not speaking here about any particular book. My comments would apply the same to any book with the title "Complete" in the title, whether it covers Karate, Judo, Aikido, Kendo, or any other martial art.
Here is my question. How can any book hope to cover any martial art completely? No matter how many pages a book has, there is always so much more to cover.
Think about everything you know about the style of Karate you practice. Think about all your terminology, basics, stances, techniques, combinations, kata, drills, kumite... and then add all the history, culture, traditions... Now imagine putting all that down in writing, adding some photos, and then publishing this in a book.
Would that book be "Complete?" Perhaps it would be complete with respect to what you know, but you only know a piece of "Karate." You only know what you know. I'm pretty sure that even noted experts such as Sensei Morio Higaonna would only claim to know a piece of "Karate", not the whole thing.
So at best, a book would be complete only with respect to the knowledge of the author. There are many other styles and schools of Karate and as many interpretations as there are instructors and students.
In addition, has the author stopped learning? If his knowledge is complete, that means there is nothing more to learn. Perhaps one should say "Complete (to this date)".
The fact is that terms such as "Complete," "Advanced," "Master," "Expert," "Secret," and the like help to sell books.
If you were standing at a bookstore, would you want to buy a book with a title such as "My Incomplete Glimpse Into A Small Part Of Karate (As I Understand It So Far)"?
I also saw another book title that caught my eye, "Karate For Dummies." Oh come on!
Charles C. Goodin
"Complete" Karate
I review a lot of Karate books. Each book has to have a title and some authors are quite creative.
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This was the first Heroes awards dinner, but I"m certain not the last and since alot of our troops are starting to come home, it's important to help integrate them into society and make them feel at home. The Goodwill gala was truly a first class event that I hope with bring joy to our Thankful hearts each and every year by helping our troops. Please visit their website for more info on how you can help be a part of this worthy cause.
2013 Honorees
Gary Sinise
For over thirty years, Gary Sinise has stood as an advocate of America's servicemen and women. It began in the early '80s with his support of Vietnam Veterans groups and the creation of Vets Night, a program offering free dinners and performances to veterans at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. His commitment continued into the '90s working on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans organization which he continues to actively support. Since the attacks of September 11, his dedication to our nation's active duty defenders, veterans and first responders has become a tireless crusade of support, service and gratitude to all those who protect our freedom and serve our country.
His portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in the landmark film "Forrest Gump" formed an enduring connection with servicemen and women throughout the military community. After several USO handshake tours in 2003, Sinise formed the "Lt. Dan Band" in early 2004 and began entertaining troops serving at home and abroad. The band now performs close to 50 shows a year for military bases, charities and fundraisers supporting veterans and troops. In 2011, to expand upon his efforts, Sinise established the Gary Sinise Foundation. Its mission is to serve and honor our nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need by creating and supporting unique programs that entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities.
The Cusumano Family
Established in 1959, the family owned and operated Cusumano Real Estate Group is one of the largest privately held property owners in Southern California. The group is involved in the acquisition, development, management and ownership of investment properties, including luxury apartments, (low and moderate) residential rental properties, senior apartments, office buildings, restaurants, warehouse and retail spaces. Their outstanding reputation in business is equaled by their exemplary commitment to service and civic leadership; helping to meet the needs of the community through philanthropy and many volunteer and advisory posts on local committees, commissions and charitable boards.
The Cusumano's spirit of giving and community support is complemented by a history of military service. Today, Charlie Cusumano (IV) is enlisted in the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade. After returning from front line deployment in Afghanistan earlier this year, he was stationed in Vicenza, Italy where he currently serves. His father, Charlie (III), helps severely wounded veterans regain a sense of purpose, and provides an important physical outlet to rehabilitate their minds, bodies and souls by sponsoring and traveling his "Paseo Tribe" triathlon team. A deeply personal commitment to training and supporting these veterans plays a vital role in successfully reintegrating these everyday heroes into civilian life.


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American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment
In 2007, Saint John's University became a charter signatory of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). As part of our commitment to ACUPCC, we've created a climate action plan that lays out the path to carbon neutrality. By conserving energy, educating our campus community, investing in efficiency and conservation, changing our energy sources, and investing in alternative energy and carbon offsets, we will meet our goal by 2035.
Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund
Saint John's has set aside $100,000 for zero-interest loans to projects with cost savings (Revolving Loan Fund). The cost savings will pay back the loan until 120% of the loan is paid off. As the fund grows, more and larger projects can be initiated. A committee of faculty, staff, administration, and students govern the fund.
Tracking and Monitoring
Tracking and monitoring behaviors, resource usage, and system outputs are critical aspects in helping make Saint John's a more sustainable campus. Since 2008, we've been calculating our carbon footprint, which includes transportation, purchased electricity, on campus heating and cooling, fugitive emissions, solid waste and air travel emissions. We've made a large amount of progress since we started tracking. We also measure our sustainability progress every three years by participating in AASHE's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS). This publicly produced metric includes categories such as Education & Research; Operations; and Planning, Administration & Engagement. In 2015, we are proud to have earned a silver rating.
Sustainability Week
This is an annual event organized by both CSB & SJU Sustainability offices. This is a weeklong event dedicated to educating our campus community and encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors. In the past, events have included: a campus-wide energy challenge to see which residence hall could reduce their energy consumption the most, a variety of events co-coordinated with clubs that made students think about their energy consumption and showed them ways to reduce it, and a 'Sustainability Happy Hour' in Brother Willie's Pub which featured trivia about SJU's sustainability initiatives and other environmental topics.
First-Year Energy Challenge
The first-year energy challenge is an annual event held during fall semester. The competition is between the two first-year residence halls at Saint John's (St. Mary and St. Thomas Halls) to see which of the buildings can conserve the most energy during the course of the challenge. As an incentive, prizes are awarded to the winning building... not to mention the bragging rights! During the competition, students are given tips on how to live more sustainably and how to reduce their electricity consumption. The results from the 2014 event can be viewed here.
Campus Conservation Nationals
Campus Conservation Nationals is a three week long conservation competition. All on-campus residential buildings compete to achieve the greatest percentage reduction in energy use by the end of the challenge. The annual competition takes place during spring semester. Both Saint John's and Saint Benedict participated in the event during February 2015.
Move Out
At the end of every school year, we work with Catholic Charities Emergency Relief Services and the Benedictine Volunteer Corps to assist us with students moving out and our "Goodwill, not Landfill" program. The SJU Office of Sustainability places boxes in every residence hall for students to place their still-usable goods. The Benedictine Volunteers Corps members help collecting the donated items. Catholic Charities comes to pick up the items and delivers them to people who need them most. In 2013, we sent 31,220 pounds of clothing, school supplies, and food to people who need them.


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Aloha is situated on the main seafront road on the edge of the tourist area of Limassol, with direct access to the beach, established since 1993, our knowledge of local dive sites and wealth of experience will ensure a comfortable, safe and enjoyable diving experience for all.
We are open all year round, to cater for all your diving, maintenance and servicing needs, with sea temperatures not dropping below 15 degrees, diving in Cyprus is an option throughout the whole year.
During the summer months boat dives are made from our 42ft spacious purpose built dive boat. During winter months our 6 metre rib provides divers with the ability to continue experiencing the underwater world.
Centre facilities include –
Retail shop - Stocking a full range of diving and snorkelling equipment, with our service centre providing the resource to fully maintain your equipment ongoing.
Air conditioned classrooms - providing students with a comfortable and relaxed learning environment.
We offer a wide variety of dive activities and programmes, including local diving, dives throughout the beautiful Island of Cyprus and the ZENOBIA wreck which is rated as one of the top ten wreck dives in the world A full range of PADI recreational diving courses are available from a beginners lesson to PADI Instructor – The underwater world is your oyster.
Our mission is to provide exceptional customer satisfaction with a dedicated and international team of dive professionals.


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Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Los Angeles, CA
You want the best when it comes to your aesthetic appearance and with his focus on facial cosmetic surgery board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Schwartz, provides residents of Los Angeles, Pasadena and the surrounding communities, as well as international patients, world-class cosmetic surgery solutions. If you are looking for solutions to your aesthetic concerns, take the time now to set up your consultation and discover how great you can look with the help of Dr. Schwartz.
Dr. Schwartz is an educator in the field of facial plastic surgery. Prior to opening his Los Angeles area practice in 1990, he dedicated five years of specialty training in head and neck surgery, and committed an additional year to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.. He then completed a one year fellowship in cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in a wide range of local and national media, in addition to being recognized nationally as an expert in his field for well over a decade, as he was first selected in 2003 to the prestigious Guide to Top Doctors. Dr. Schwartz has been voted a "Top Cosmetic Surgeon" by his peers in Pasadena Magazine for 2014, 2015, and 2016. Dr. Schwartz's nationwide and international reputation has attracted patients from around the world who turn to him for cosmetic solutions. Our office provides concierge-level service to assist out-of-town patients coming from around the U.S. and internationally with travel and lodging arrangements.
Since its introduction in 2007, Dr. Schwartz has been pioneering the surgical use of SmartLipo™ with his innovative liposculpture practice, built around the principle of helping his patients achieve their cosmetic goals with superior, natural looking results. Dr. Schwartz is one of 8 instructors for Cynosure Lasers nationwide and trains doctors learning SmartLipo™. Dr. Schwartz studied with Dr. Alfredo Hoyos, the pioneer in Vaser High Definition Liposuction and has incorporated high definition liposculpture and high definition abdominoplasty into his practice. If you want to tackle the issue of stubborn deposits of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise, then you can count on Dr. Schwartz for incredible results that will make you look amazing.
For his facial cosmetic surgery patients, Dr. Schwartz has developed specific techniques for a natural and unoperated appearance in facelift and upper eyelid surgery. He is one of the few cosmetic surgeons to make important distinctions between female and male surgery, and apply these techniques to his patients.
Dr. Schwartz is the president of the board of trustees of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (CACS) for 2015/2016 and is a member of the board of trustees of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He is a member of the AAFPRS and AMA as well.


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Epson continues shrinking its all-in-one imaging devices with the new Expression Home XP-400 Small-in-One All-in-One Printer. Bearing the same appellation as the
First, the Epson iPrint application for iOS and Android devices enables you to print Web pages, photos, documents, and anything else on a smartphone directly from the device, though I'm hoping that Epson has mitigated the autocropping issues that limited the NX430's usability.
The XP-400 also uses the company's Connect Email Print app, with which you can send a print job remotely using a unique e-mail address assigned to every printer. This means you can attach anything to an e-mail and send it straight to the printer and the job will be waiting for you in the output tray when you arrive home. The feature is similar to HP ePrint, and I can imagine it coming in handy for remote workers needing to share information with the home office, or for families who want an easy way to share photos across the world.
Compatibility with Google Cloud Print and Apple AirPrint paired with a built-in Wi-Fi print server gives users multiple ways to connect the device to a home computer or mobile device, beyond the USB cord typically used to make a pairing.
The XP-400's specs are the same as the NX430's, according to Epson, and include a 2.5-inch color LCD, a memory slot on the bottom left of the unit for importing photos directly from a digital camera, and a four-ink cartridge bay that use Epson's DuraBrite Ultra pigment inks.
The Epson Expression Home XP-400 will cost $99 when it hits shelves in June.


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Little Ming and Little Fung have homework to do before being allowed out into the yard to help the workmen.
Little Ming: Mai Ling, why have fractions been invented? Why are they so complicated to work out?
Little Fung: I am sure it is not just us that can't fathom out how to use fractions
LM: Are decimals just as bad?
LF: All this turn upside and multiply.. just what does it all mean?
LM: Anyway, what are common denominators?
LF: Yes, answer that! By the way what are equivalent fractions?
LM: All I can remember is that - what you do to the top you must do to the bottom.
Mai Ling: NO! Numerators and denominators - you must know what they are?
LM: I have been told but it is somewhat hazy - denominator er, er, the bottom number right?
ML: Yes.
LF: Hence, top number is the numerator.
ML: Now if you multiply or divide the top number by another number you must do the same to the denominator.
LM: Does it matter if you do it to the bottom number first?
LF: Does that apply to adding and taking a number from the numerator or denominator?
ML: NO! NO! NO! You pair sound so confused and are confusing me.
LM: Perhaps we should start again at the very beginning.
LF: What are fractions?
LM: Go on, answer that Mai Ling.
ML: They are part of a whole.
LM: Erm...
ML: If something is divided into equal parts, one or more of these parts are called fractions.
LF: You mean like a half or two thirds or three twentyfifths
ML: Yes now that is one type of fraction!
LM: Oh no you mean there are more types...
ML: There are vulgar fractions, proper fraction, improper fractions, top heavy fractions, compound fractions......
LM: You are teasing us. Be serious.
ML: No, I am not, and you need to be able to work with them all.
LF: But not this afternoon, when we should be out in sun helping in the yard.
ML: Ask Chi Wing about fractions - he might be able to tell you how fractions can be written as decimals or ratios.
LM: No, no I have had enough for today....
ML: Or ask Granma T. She might tell you about numbers less than...
LF: No, NO. Sorry. I have had enough for today.
LM: Me too Mai Ling, let's finish this tomorrow when we have no school and our heads aren't buzzing!


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Ocean-dwelling bacteria may have vacuumed up carbon and halted a period of extreme warmth some 56 million years ago, according to a study published April 13 in Nature Geoscience.
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I know that there is a formal definition isomorphism but for the purpose of this homework questions, I call two groups isomorphic if they have the same structure, that is group table for one can be turned into the table for the other by a suitable renaming.
Now consider $\mathbf{Z}_2=\{0,1\}$ (group under addition modulo $2$) and $\mathbf{Z}_3^{\times}=\{1,2\}$ (group under multiplication modulo $3$). In general $\mathbf{Z}_n^{\times}=\{a|0\leq a\leq n-1 \text{ and }\gcd(a,n)=1\}$. Now the group table for $\mathbf{Z}_2$ is: $$ \begin{array}{c|cc} &0&1\\ \hline 0&0&1\\ 1&1&0 \end{array} $$ and the group table for $\mathbf{Z}_3^{\times}$ is: $$ \begin{array}{c|cc} &1&2\\ \hline 1&1&2\\ 2&2&1 \end{array} $$ Obviously these two groups are isomorphic because if in the first table, I replace $0$s by $1$s and $1$s by $2$s, I get exactly the second table.
However, if I write out the group table for $\mathbf{Z}_4$ and $\mathbf{Z}_5^{\times}$, there is no way that group table for one can be turned into the table for the other by a suitable renaming. This means that these two groups are not isomorphic but the question asks me to prove that they are isomorphic. Now what should I do?


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In 1602/03, my maternal 8th great-grandfather John Holman, was born in Swyre, Dorsetshire, England. He emigrated to America about 1635 and died in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts between 10 June 1652 (the date of his will) and 18 March 1652/53 (the date his will was proved). [Source: Robert Charles Anderson, The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1630, Volumes I-III (N.p.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society 2010), II: 974.]
In 1748, my maternal 5th great-grandparents Caleb Leonard and Jemima Minthorn were married in Morristown, Middlesex County, New Jersey. [Source: Ancestry, "History of the First Presbyterian Church, Morristown, N.J.," database and images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed 20 Jan 2011); entry for marriage of Caleb Leonard and Jemima Minthorn.] Caleb and Jemima had nine children: Caleb, Jr., Isaac, Silas, Rhoda (my 4th great-grandmother), Abner, William, Jemima, Sarah, and Hannah.
In 1816, my paternal 2nd great-grandmother Sarah A. (Parker) Forshee was born, probably in Tennessee. She died in Washington County, Missouri, on 26 March 1896. [Source: findagrave.com, digital images (www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 Mar 2010), entry for Sarah Belle Parker Forshee, Find A Grave Memorial# 5269008.]
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UPDATE: Woman Raped, Man Assaulted During Home Invasion Monday Night
UPDATE TUESDAY, NOV. 12, 2012 2:30 p.m.: The King County Sheriff's Office released some updated information on the home invasion robbery, assault and rape that happened Monday night, Nov. 11:
A man was pistol whipped and his girlfriend sexually assaulted during a home invasion robbery that occurred overnight in the Top Hat area of King County (NOTE: most other media outlets initially reported this as happening in Burien, which was incorrect).
Monday night around 8:40 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a home invasion robbery in the 10800 block of 6 Ave South (map below). When deputies arrived they contacted a 23-year old man who said when he got home he saw two men near his apartment. He said the men pulled handguns and forced him into his apartment.
Once inside the apartment the suspects ordered the victim and his 23-year old girlfriend, who was home with her young son, to get on the ground. One of the suspects pistol whipped the male on the back of the head. One of the suspects sexually assaulted the female at gunpoint while the other suspect ransacked the house.
The victim's 18-month old son was asleep on the couch and did not wake up during the incident.
The suspects are described as;
- Black male, approximately 5'9″, 195 lbs with a "buzz" haircut. He was last seen wearing a mask over the bottom half of his face and gray shoes. (no age yet).
- Black male, approximately 5'5", 180 lbs, last seen wearing a gray zip up shirt, with a black shirt underneath, blue jeans, and a black belt. (no age yet).
Detectives said there appears to be no relationship between the victims and suspects. Investigators are trying to determine why this house was targeted and what items were taken from the residence.
Reports are that Monday night (Nov. 12) around 9 p.m., two armed robbers forced their way into a White Center area home where they raped a woman and assaulted a man, all while a toddler was asleep in another room.
The crime occurred at a home in the 10800 block of 6th Ave South (map below), which is being reported as Burien but appears to be White Center.
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Investigators said a man who lives at the home had just arrived when two armed men approached him and forced their way into the house. Once inside, the men pistol-whipped the man, deputies said.
A woman who was inside the home was sexually assaulted, according to investigators.
An 18-month-old toddler was asleep in the home at the time. The child was not injured.
The armed men ransacked the home before fleeing. A description was not available.
It was not immediately clear what, if anything, was taken, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Cambridge, UK - May 3, 2006 - CSR plc (LSE: CSR.L) announced today that it has chosen the new Anritsu MT8852B EDR test set for integration into its "Bluetooth Characterisation Systems" for automated testing of standard rate and EDR Bluetooth devices. The MT8852B is the first Bluetooth EDR test set to fully implement v2.0 standard test mode signalling. This will speed up the test and verification of new designs from CSR. Measurements made with the MT8852B are over 10 times faster than with previous EDR tests, further accelerating time to market for devices using CSR's market leading chips.
Close collaboration between engineers from both companies has ensured seamless interoperation between the MT8852B and CSR's proven BlueCore4 silicon. Measurements supported include EDR relative power, EDR frequency stability and modulation (DEVM) and EDR sensitivity. With the selection of the MT8852B, CSR's customers are able to make radio layer measurements in an automated fashion using test mode signalling.
Angus Robinson, Marketing Manager for Anritsu, commented, "Being market leaders in Bluetooth testing, Anritsu is delighted that CSR has selected the MT8852B for its characterisation systems. The proven interoperability with BlueCore4 technology means manufacturers of products using CSR's silicon have access to a test solution that will greatly increase their production efficiency".
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Device manufacturers are increasingly choosing Bluetooth+EDR chips for new product designs to benefit from the higher data rates offered. This has resulted in the need to update test systems to ensure product quality is maintained. With the introduction of the Anritsu MT8852B, manufacturers can now develop test systems that meet their needs for speed and quality.
John Ferguson, Head of Characterisation for CSR commented, "Anritsu has produced a fast and cost-effective test solution for CSR's BlueCore4 technology incorporating EDR. The test solution is the first of its kind and will allow a much faster test verification process. CSR is constantly trying to improve its design process with Anritsu's partnership providing a valuable contribution to CSR based products getting to market faster."
About CSR CSR plc is the leading global provider of Bluetooth technology and has developed expertise in other single-chip wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11). CSR offers developed hardware/software solutions for Bluetooth based around BlueCore, a fully integrated 2.4 GHz radio, baseband and microcontroller.
CSR has now launched its fifth generation BlueCore suite and is in volume manufacture of its fourth generation BlueCore devices. BlueCore4 supports the Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) standard, which was ratified at the end of 2004. BlueCore4 remains the only EDR silicon to be shipping in volume today. In November 2004 CSR launched UniFi, the first single chip 802.11a/b/g embedded solution specifically targeting the mobile phone and consumer electronics markets.
BlueCore features in over 50 per cent of all Bluetooth devices shipped and over 60 per cent of all qualified Bluetooth enabled products and modules listed on the Bluetooth website with industry leaders including Nokia, Dell, Panasonic, Sharp, Motorola, IBM, Apple, NEC, Toshiba, RIM and Sony using BlueCore devices in their range of Bluetooth products.
In March 2005, CSR acquired Clarity Technologies Inc., for its Clear Voice Capture (CVC) technology that enhances the audio performance of any voice-based product or system. Applications for CVC include wireless headsets, handsets and automotive hands free systems.
In August 2005, CSR completed the acquisition of UbiNetics' software business, providing a strong R&D team to accelerate its existing software development in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and UWB. The UbiNetics team gives CSR the capacity to extend its offering to mobile handset customers. CSR has its headquarters and offices in Cambridge, UK, and offices in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, India, France, Denmark, Sweden and both Texas and Detroit in the USA.
More information can be found at www.csr.com and the partner web site www.btdesigner.com More information about Bluetooth technology can be found on the SIG web site at www.bluetooth.com
About Anritsu and NetTest Anritsu Corporation (www.anritsu.com) has been a global provider of innovative communications solutions for more than 110 years. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu with the recent acquisition of NetTest (www.nettest.com) provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators.
The company's measurement solutions include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments, operations support systems and solutions that can be used during R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed devices for design into communication products and systems. The recently combined companies sell in over 90 countries worldwide and approximately. 4,000 employees.


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Sunday, 25 March 2012
Mellow Yellow...
Yellow is popping up again as a colour for the season... Paired with natural timbers, and a touch of gold and white... It really makes a statement here... These pics are of David Starks range of tableware for West Elm. A little ray of sunshine for your day ahead....
5 comments:
- Karena said...
Shannon these table settings are so beautiful! I love the soft ethereal feeling.
Art by Karena
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- 25 March 2012 at 7:39 am
- Shell said...
Good Morning Shannon
Yellow is such a colour of happiness.And team with gold just adds that extra amount of dazzle. Thanks For Sharing.
Shell - A Darlings nest
- 25 March 2012 at 11:06 am
- Emily (New York, NY) said...
Love me some yellow! It's sunshine for the home haha. I'm really just starting to find my love and obsession for color in a space so thanks for sharing!
- 27 March 2012 at 5:35 am
- and Nancy says said...
May I find out where the gold chevron tripe, horizontal stripe and vertical stripe vases are from??
Thank you!
- 5 April 2012 at 3:42 am
- Shannon Fricke said...
Hi Nancy...
They're all from West Elm - they have stores all across the USA, plus Dubai.
Happy Shopping...
- 5 April 2012 at 6:12 am
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