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In recent weeks, there have been an increasing number of webinars taking place to provide insights & information from a wide range of partners and organisations. We've listed some of these below and will try to keep you updated as new ones come up. If you are running a webinar directly, or are aware of […]
Events & Festivals
One of Edinburgh's greatest assets is its year-round programme of events and festivals. There is always something going on in the city, from the mega events like The Fringe or Hogmanay, through to great plays, live music gigs and events for kids.
There are a number of great ways to keep up to date with what's happening in the city and your visitors will love it if you can give them the latest information. We have listed below some of the easy ways to make sure you are in the know.
- The List and you can even embed The List's free widget on your website to keep your visitors up to date – here's what you need to do! If you are hosting an event this is also a great place to put up your information.
- Festivals Edinburgh has all of the festival dates and can link you into all the festivals for the year!
- The ETAG Events and Festivals calendar is where we try and pull together what's happening in Edinburgh
- The Edinburgh Festivals Survival Guide is a great source of information to share with your visitors!
Having this information on your website can be the deciding factor on whether someone comes to Edinburgh or chooses another destination. It's also great for your web search engine optimisation!
Events & Festivals Articles & Resources
ETAG 2020 Conference Videos
Posted on 10 February 2020
For those who couldn't make the ETAG Conference or attendees looking for a recap of the presentations, you can now find them all below.
Article: The Uniquely Scottish Charm of Edinburgh's Festivals
Posted on 30 November 2019 by Margaret McNeil
Festivals Edinburgh have produced a brilliant post to celebrate St Andrew's Day! Not only is a great read, but it is a timely reminder that Edinburgh's Festivals are very firmly rooted in the city's amazing history and heritage and reflect the how the city has long lived and breathed the concept of "think global, act […]
Edinburgh Festivals 70th Legacy Tourism Innovation Fund Launches!
Posted on 12 July 2017
2017 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Edinburgh Festivals. To help celebrate this landmark year and continue to build on Edinburgh's firmly established position as the world's leading Festival City, the Festivals and ETAG, with funding support from Scottish Enterprise, have come together to launch a brand new 70th Anniversary legacy fund. The aim is […]
Edinburgh Festivals 2015 Impact Study
Posted on 12 August 2016
Have a look at this great independent research that confirms the huge contribution that Edinburgh's Festivals make to the quality of life, international reputation and economic vitality of Edinburgh and Scotland. The latest study, which surveyed 29,000 people, shows that Edinburgh's Festivals continue to be Scotland's world-leading cultural brands, delivering significant attendance numbers through their unrivalled […]
Check out the Edinburgh Festivals Survival Guide 2016!
Posted on 12 July 2016
VisitScotland has put together a great survival guide for Edinburgh's Festivals. The guide has everything you need to know to get the most out of the eight summer festivals this year! Put together with Festivals Edinburgh the guide gives you all the hints and tips to have a great experience. The guide includes everything from […]
Article: #Blogmanay – Top Tips
Posted on 25 November 2014
Thank you to those of you who attended our ETAG #Blogmanay Workshop, featuring the team behind the award winning Edinburgh's Hogmanay #Blogmanay and special guest bloggers Sebastian Canaves and Olly Lang! The event was a huge success and if you are following us on twitter you will see all of the great chat going back […]
Article: VisitBritain Edinburgh Film
Posted on 20 October 2014
Have a look at the new VisitBritain film focused on Edinburgh! The film went live went live over the weekend and is part of the Show Me BRITAIN range of films made by VisitBritain. The film features the Edinburgh Fringe, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Yacht Britannia and the Scotch Whisky […]
Article: #Blogmanay – Get Involved!!!!
Posted on 1 August 2014
We know you are all in the midst of a very busy seasons now with summer visitors here for both the Commonwealth Games and the Edinburgh Festivals but we would like to bring your mind forward to another hugely busy time for the city – Edinburgh's Hogmanay! Returning is the award-winning #blogmanay! We are working towards creating […]
Article: Get Set for Christmas & Hogmanay!
Posted on 16 July 2014
There was a great turnout for the ETAG Christmas and Hogmanay Business Briefing held at The Dome on 16 July. Around 70 people came along to hear from Charlie Wood of Underbelly and Al Thomson of Unique Events about: – the impact of last years' events; – visitor research; – how the plans are shaping […]


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Signed Hitler letter could make $8,000 at Mullock's sale
Signed Hitler letter could make $8,000 at Mullock's sale
A 1932 letter that enabled Hitler to run for president comes to auction in June
A signed letterby Adolf Hitler asking for time off work comes to auction next month with a top end estimate of 5,000.
The typed letter's high price is due to its political ramifications, which could well make it a target for investors.
Hitler sought a break from his administrative duties with the state of Brunswick so he could run for president of the Reich in 1932.
"I hereby request leave of absence to the end of the time for the selection of the next President of the Reich, Yours Faithfully, Adolf Hitler," reads the letter.
Hitler lost out to Paul von Hindenburg but successfully stood for election as chancellor a year later.
Hitler's letter of ill portent could make 5,000
Richard Westwood-Brookes of Mullock's, the auction house conducting the June 2 sale, comments: "It is likely he did the typing too - there are several spelling mistakes in it."
"It is an incredibly rare item and hugely important in the rise of Hitler."
The job in Brunswick enabled Austrian-born Hitler to gain German citizenship, a requirement to stand for the presidency.
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Monday Mixtape: The Beat of Summer
Summer is here! Although it's a bit unusual because of slight rain in some places, we still feel the heat of Mr. Sun.
Summer means the beach, out-of-town adventures, bonding, road trip, cold drinks, endless chit-chat with friends, and freedom under the sun. Most of us are excited for this season to come and become the favorite season of all time. Who doesn't love Summer?
But what makes the summer even exciting and fun? It's the music that makes us sing our hearts out and dance all night! It's the music that accompanies the happy (unplanned) road trip. It's the music that helps us bear the beautiful sunshine in the beach. It doesn't matter if there's no "summer" in the lyrics or doesn't mention a story about summer, as long as it makes you dance and completely make good vibes.
So, wherever your plan is, keep your music devices loaded with songs for a complete chill out get away trip this summer. Here's our recommendation:
1. Lose Yourself to Dance – Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams
2. Brazilian Summer – SoulChef
3. Badfish – Sublime
3. It Was a Good Day – Ice Cube
4. Breathe – New Navy
5. Heartbeat – Tahiti 80
6. Aim – Good Disease Feat. Stephen Jones
7. Hard to Beat – Hard-Fi
8. Who's Been Loving You? – Watsky
9. I'll Be Here Awhile – 311
10. Island In The Sun -Weezer
11. Rich Girls – The Virgins
12. Trying To Be Cool (The Chainsmokers Remix) – Phoenix
13. Instant Need – French Kiwi Juice
14. Nightcall (Breakbot Remix) – Kavinsky
15. Hung Up – Madonna
16. Machu Picchu – The Strokes
17. Drunk Off Your Love – Shwayze & Cisco (feat. Sky Blu of LMFAO)
18. Feels Like We Only Go Backwards – Tame Impala
19. 19-2000 – Gorillaz
20. Where the Sky Hangs – Passion Pit
21. Roses – OutKast
No interruption? Listen to our YouTube playlist. Enjoy!
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Looking for 12 Modern Day Arctic Explorers Classic Sailing are excited to announce the launch of one of those sailing opportunities that should stir the blood of all true adventurers….and
Welcome to our website about sailing in the Polar regions and the higher latitudes of our planet.
We launched this new website to share our 'polar fever' for a pristine wilderness where the wildlife is bold and brave.
Our main aim is to persuade you that the best way to experience the Arctic and Antarctic is as guest crew on a tall ship.
Polar Tall Ships has been created by the Classic Sailing staff team. Our knowledge comes from over 20 years of experience in the traditional sailing world as skippers and travel consultants. Our personal obsession with the Southern Ocean and Arctic grounds means we go there regularly and can give you first hand advice. Classic Sailing is a company that offers 'hands-on' sailing voyages in hot and cold destinations. Since 1997 we have introduced over 10 000 people to exploration holidays under sail.
A growing number of our customers are discovering the allure of sailing in Antarctica, South Georgia, Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland and even more remote polar sailing grounds. We hope Polar Tall Ships will spread the word that you can see penguins and polar bears through a very different porthole.


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Bullying in the Girls' World with CD: A School-Wide Approach to Girl Bullying by Diane Senn
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Please visit our WUSD Transition Ready page for information and updates.
Please read carefully as the procedure for reserving RMS or the swimming pool school building / facilities has changed.
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Here are seven key questions to ask of real estate agents vying for your business. These questions will help you paint a clearer picture not only of the representation but the kind of service you will receive from the agent.
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I wrote this post on my Notes on my iPhone, over Easter weekend. I never got around writing it here until now.
I've been in a season of deep healing. Really working out and understanding what and why God brought me to Isaiah 61 four years ago. He was trying to tell me then He wanted to heal my soul- wounds and set me free. I didn't understand what He meant, until now. It took some more time and pain to realize what He meant.
Up until now, I've been in the middle.
The middle is where I've always felt I've lived my life-I'm the middle child, I always find myself neither hot or cold, neither left nor right, but somewhere in-between.
And that is where the words for Saturday, the day in between Good Friday and Easter Sunday came from.
I sat praying and realized how many "Saturdays" I've had in my life.
Days of waiting.
Wondering what would happen.
How did I get to this point? Can I be saved? Be healed? How will life go on?
The middle-Saturday- is confusing and feels never ending. It is riddled with uncertainty, fear and confusion.
This is the in-between. All we can do is wait. We pray. We praise. We hope. We wait some more.
(Waiting is excruciating to me.)
We are caught in what was and what will be.
So here I sit on this Saturday, wondering where God is. Does he see my fears about the future?
How long Lord? I wonder.
Why does it have to be this way?
Even Jesus on the cross cried, "Father, why have you forsaken me?"
And yet, I whisper still as I wipe away tears, "Not my will, but Yours be done." I surrender all. There is no other choice.
Mine for His. Because He's always promised to work ALL things out for my/our good.
We can't see how.
But somehow He does.
Sunday comes and it all makes sense.
"I will rise again," says Matthew 27:62
All the waiting. Pain. Tears.
He was working. He knew what you and I were going through and what we would need to carry on our journey and finish well.
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Our Restaurant
Smarty's Restaurant & Pub - the "Cheers" of Niantic - overlooks beautiful Niantic Bay and offers a low key, casual and comfy bar complete with a friendly staff and awesome mixologists. Featuring a huge, outside patio, enjoy Smarty's famous food and drinks while admiring the view! Smarty's offers a fantastic function room with a capacity for 75 guests, reserve this room for any occasion! Join us for a game and watch on our seven HD TVs; enjoy outside entertainment seasonally on the patio. The casual, family friendly atmosphere is completed with a wide variety of food - even a kid's menu! Come visit and you'll see why folks come back to Smarty's day after day!
Broasted chicken and beyond at Smarty's Restaurant & Pub
By Rick Koster
Publication: The Day
"Who knew you could get broasted chicken in Connecticut?
Who knows what broasted chicken is?
Turns out it's sort of a pressurized deep-frying process that theoretically renders the bird less greasy and moister.
You'll be happy to know that the thoughtful folks at Smarty's Restaurant & Pub in Niantic feature broasted chicken as a menu highlight - and their version is spectacular..." Read More »


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Thailand Facility
Bolwell has a world standard facility in Thailand. Located in the Hemaraj Industrial Estate on the Eastern Seaboard region, the Bolwell facility produces high volume products for some of the worlds' largest OE's including Caterpillar Underground Mining in Rayong, Thailand. Bolwell's team of Engineers Quality Consultants and Development Specialists will ensure your project is delivered on time at the right quality and with a competitive price. Headed by Neil Decker, a veteran composites expert from Australia with over 30 years experience in the industry and supported by his team in Thailand with resources from Australia, Bolwell's Thailand facility is an attractive supplier to any company based around the asia pacific and beyond.
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As a professional in the financial and insurance industry, you know things can go from zero to 100 in no time. How do you keep up? With a reliable partner by your side. As a diversified financial services organization, CreativeOne provides you innovative products, trendsetting lead-generation and award-winning marketing. We don't simply follow industry best… Read More
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Life Insurance Can Change Lives—Ask Sarah W.
Life comes at you fast. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, so in honor of what you do for your clients, we've put together a true story to share. If you want, you can show it to your clients this September. Meet Sarah W. In May 2014, Sarah W.'s world changed forever with the sudden,… Read More
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10 Marketing Elements Your Business Can't Live without
Effective marketing has never been more important. Prospects have a plethora of information—and competition—available to them with just a few keystrokes. To stay ahead of the game, you want to ensure your marketing is on the right track. According to a recent survey of agents we conducted, there are a few specific things they're all… Read More
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MediaOne Boasts Full Media Capabilities
CreativeOne's in-house video, audio and photography studio, MediaOne, focuses on full-service media and production solutions for our producers. Video has taken over the Internet versus static text, and MediaOne puts CreativeOne—and our producers—in prime position to take advantage of the trends in marketing technology by providing powerful and targeted content for online marketing campaigns to… Read More
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Showcase Your Experience with Producer Spotlight
In 2015, online video became the number-one communication content medium for consumers! Consumer viewership is based on three categories: Entertainment. Information. Education. Social media networks have significantly contributed to video popularity by launching their own indigenous video platforms in an effort to prevent subscribers from leaving their websites for YouTube and VIMEO. Corporate America and… Read More
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CreativeOne Adds New Studio
CreativeOne recently made a significant investment in its media offerings to agents: a brand-new, full-service audio and video studio, MediaOne. As an Agent Development Organization (ADO), we know one size doesn't fit all, and we want each agent to stand out on their own, which is where the new studio comes in. With custom videos,… Read More
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Lights, Camera, Engagement. Using Online Video to Connect with Prospects
Back in the days when paid TV commercials were your only "video" option, you had two choices if you wanted to use this avenue. You either spent a bundle on a 30-second commercial that people skipped over when it interrupted their favorite show. Or, you ran a cheaper spot produced on a low budget –… Read More
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Full Circle With Digital Marketing
For the past six months, we've addressed a variety of digital marketing engagement tools that brands from the largest agencies and corporations to the smallest Mom and Pop shops are using to connect with consumers. Regardless of industry or target market, businesses are implementing new methods of communication for connecting with clients and prospects alike on a very personal, interactive level. This shift in marketing strategy is showing no signs of slowing down; in fact, social media marketing experts are anticipating that an even larger portion of business owners will begin adopting these techniques and refining their use in 2012.
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The pace and intensity of modern markets require us to have betters answers, faster than ever. But are the kinds of questions we're asking getting us to the kinds of answers we need to take our business to the next level?
There's one particular type of question we can ask that, when answered, leads to the kind of inventive solutions all businesses need to progress and grow. It's called a "propelling question," and it harnesses the constraints we face every day to our ambitions. Rather than trying to wish away the inevitable limitations that thwart us, a propelling question demands we use those very limitations as the impetus for invention.
"How do we win the race with engines no more powerful than our competitors'?" was Audi's propelling question as it prepared to enter one of the most prestigious automotive races in the world: the Le Mans 24 hour race in France. Its ambition was, obviously, to win. But Audi did not have the more powerful engine that some would consider a serious limitation--surely a more powerful engine is a prerequisite for winning. So when Audi's Chief Engineer framed the question the way he did, he denied his team that most obvious solution and pushed it to find new ones.
The answer was ingenious: use the more efficient turbo diesel technology Audi was known for on the racetrack, and consequently make fewer pit stops. No engine, no matter how powerful, could make up for time lost pitting over 24 hours. The Audi R10 cars finished first and third 2006, and won again in 2007 and 2008.
In previous columns we've seen how a propelling question drove the dramatic success of the punky Brewdog from Scotland. The answer to the question "How can we fuel the growth of our business when the banks aren't lending?" led to a crowd-funding campaign called Equity For Punks that not only raised plenty of money, but also created the kind of advocates that other brands spend millions trying to create--even though the money flowed in the opposite direction!
The charter school system LPS faced an unmotivated student population and budget cuts, but created the clarity they needed by asking a powerful propelling question: "How can we accelerate learning 3-4 grade levels in a single year, when our students have given up on school?" which implicitly denies them the use of any commonplace "solution" which obviously wouldn't work in the face of such a bold ambition.
A powerful propelling question cannot be answered simply by trying harder, or applying what has worked in the past just a little more efficiently. Answering a propelling question requires us to find entirely new kinds of solutions never used before. It harnesses the tension between ambition and the constraint to propel us down entirely new paths toward entirely new solutions.
How does it work? A psychologist would tell you that "paradoxical frames"--questions that don't make immediate sense, or ideas that don't seem to fit easily together--are a vital force for creativity. They confuse us just enough to start wiring new synapses together, and that's a good thing for generating the new.
What's more, developing a PQ demands that we think a little harder about what problem we need to solve to change our fortunes. Gung-ho exhortations to "double the size of the business by 2020" become more grounded in reality when paired with a constraint, which helps define where to start looking to create the kind of transformational growth that the ambition requires.
So, three takeaways:
- If you want to accelerate the growth of your business, start with a better question: a propelling question that couples bold ambitions to significant constraints, forcing you to break out of the tried and true when trying to answer it.
- Spend time defining the ambitions of your business in fresh, new ways, too. You want growth, of course, but what are all the ways to create that? Coca-Cola famously wanted to be "within an arms reach of desire," which drove innovation in channel strategy and vending machines; Chipotle has ambition around quality with its "food with integrity" mantra, which drove innovation in the supply chain; Zappos aims to "deliver happiness," which drives innovation in the customer experience.
- Once you have your ambitions defined, pair them with constraints. Look for solutions that allow you to meet your ambition using the things that you typically see as limiting.
Answering propelling questions can be challenging, and you'll need a determined and optimistic mindset to succeed (more about that in our next column). But in a world where almost anything that can be copied will be copied, long-term competitive advantage will largely be found in a capability to generate growth from constraints. So what is your propelling question?


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Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 01:45:15PM
The A.T. Cross Company is a major international manufacturer of fine writing instruments and timepieces. Cross writing instruments are sold to the consumer gift market through fine stores worldwide. Writing instruments and timepieces are sold to the business gift market via a network of companies specializing in recognition programs. Manufacturing facilities are located in Lincoln, RI, U.S.A.
A.T. Cross Company is listed on the American Stock Exchange and is represented by (ATX).
For more than 150 years, Cross has re-invented writing instruments, combining design ingenuity with jewelry-quality craftsmanship. We were America's first manufacturer of quality writing instruments, and that means that we've been making pens people use, depend on and enjoy for a long time.
While our history is a story all its own, it all began with Richard Cross, who founded the company the same year both the Smithsonian and the sewing machine were born, just as Samuel Morse's magnetic telegraph pushed Westward and America braced for a war with Mexico.
Cross was a highly skilled pen and pencil maker, who passed his knowledge on to his son, Alonzo Townsend Cross. In 1916, the Cross family sold the company to an employee, Walter R. Boss, who led our growth into the company you know today. Today, Walter's grandsons are at the helm of the company, which became a public security traded on the American Stock Exchange in 1971 (AMEX) (type in the "ATX" stock symbol).


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This brief report, drawing from a multi-year effort by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), identifies modest declines in rainfall, accompanied by increases in air temperatures. These analyses are based on quality-controlled station observations.
First posted October 15, 2012
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Funk, C., Rowland, J., Adoum, A., Eilerts, G., Verdin, J., and White, L., 2012, A climate trend analysis of Senegal, U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2012–3123, 4 p.
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Rainfall Remains Below Normal
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Green Scenes films will be exclusively shown at EcoFest
THE countdown is on for Gladstone Regional Council's EcoFest event on Sunday, where local filmmakers are raising their voices in the annual Green Scenes short film competition.
Conducted by volunteer-run Gladstone Arts Council Inc., which is an affiliate of Artslink Queensland, Green Scenes helps to celebrate World Environment Day.
Filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience have been invited to create a 30 second high impact film reflecting the World Environment Day 2014 theme of "Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Level".
Individuals and groups will be in the running for prizes awarded in two categories.
The Ultimate Film Award offers a 16GB iPad Mini while the Supreme Filmmakers Award provides an amazing professional development session with a local film production artist Amanda McRae.
"Providing professional development opportunities to local artists is something that the Arts Council loves to do and I think offering this as a prize is a fabulous and unique concept," sais Gladstone Arts Council treasurer Maddie Cook.
All films will be exclusively shown at EcoFest on Sunday in the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre Gallery.
Winners will be announced in the Elders Greenhouse Tent at 1pm on the day.
For further information phone Gladstone Arts Council Inc. treasurer Maddie Cook on 4976 6766.


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This just in. Obama signs bill to indefinitely detain Americans, and then releases the Terrorists! Yeah logic! (insert sarcastic font)
US agrees in principle to releasing top officials from Afghanistan insurgent group in exchange for starting process of negotiations.
The US has agreed in principle to release high-ranking Taliban officials from Guantánamo Bay in return for the Afghan insurgents' agreement to open a political office for peace negotiations in Qatar, the Guardian has learned.
According to sources familiar with the talks in the US and in Afghanistan, the handful of Taliban figures will include Mullah Khair Khowa, a former interior minister, and Noorullah Noori, a former governor in northern Afghanistan.
More controversially, the Taliban are demanding the release of the former army commander Mullah Fazl Akhund. Washington is reported to be considering formally handing him over to the custody of another country, possibly Qatar.


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- 06:34 This is an *excellent* article about managing IT staff: bit.ly/1re1Di #
- 22:19 Passed out on the couch again, woke up just in time to get ready for work again. That pattern blows. New couch doesn't hurt as much though. #
- 22:21 My new bed gets delivered tomorrow, need to buy sheets in the morning - deeper mattress, current sheets won't fit. Still gonna be worth it. #
- 22:33 While removing an old rack shelf last night at work it suddenly slipped and put two holes in my chest without piercing my shirt. Like magic. #
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Everything: Content & Email
Everything: Content & Email: Detroit is a full-day of content & email marketing goodness, from the producers of the Digital Summit series. The event features focused, highly tactical, trend-forward dives in two essential topic tracks – Content Marketing and Email Engagement/Effectiveness. Each is led by experts making the biggest waves in the Content & Email ecosystem – in a single-day format that works with anyone's work schedule.
confirmed content & email industry experts include:
Agenda At-A-Glance
- 9:00 am - 9:30 am Registration & Coffee
- 9:30 am - 10:10 am Deliver the Perfect Email Experience with AI How to Use Original Research to Fuel Your Content Marketing Engine
- 10:20 am - 11:00 pm 3 Steps To Improve Email Deliverability Bring Your Personas and Customer Journey Together Through Content
- 11:20 am - 12:00 am Building Effective Email and List Building Programs in the Wake of GDPR Beyond Traffic Reports: Using Data, Organizational Messaging, and Passion to Reinvigorate Your Content Strategy
- 12:10 pm - 12:50 pm The Feng Shui of Modern Email Building Your Content Team: A Practical Approach to Defining Roles & Responsibilities
- 12:50 pm - 1:10 pm Lunch Break
- 1:10 pm - 1:50 pm The Hank Moody Guide to Email Marketing: Authentic Messages That Provoke Response Content Marketing As An Engineering Process
- 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm Re-Engagement that Rocks: Strategies & Tips from Simple to Sophisticated A Customer-Centric Approach to B2B Video Content Marketing
- 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm Optimizing Email Response Through Testing and AI Determining the ROI of Your Content Marketing
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Irresistible Emails - Inject New Life Into Your Email Marketing
We make it easy! Download one of our pre-written approval request letters, edit your info, and copy and paste it into an email. And you can always contact us if we can help you in any way seal the deal. We've got your back.
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Alitalia Lounges
During Milan Design Week, from 16 to 22 April 2018, the historic Galleria Manzoni in Milan became a symbol of Italian hospitality for visitors from around the world and locals living in the city. Inside the exhibition "The Secret Colors of Milan", was exhibited a preview of the new concept of Alitalia lounges, one that will open in Pier E of Rome Fiumicino airport, and the new York's renovated one, that will opoen soon.
Photo Credit: Luca Casonato


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- Noun. An insignificant or objectionable person. E.g."This blighter approaches me and asks for a cigarette; sure I say, and then he has the gall to put it in his pocket and says he'll smoke that later and then asks for another to have now." Informal
English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.
Look at other dictionaries:
blighter — 1822, thing which blights, agent noun from BLIGHT (Cf. blight) (v.). British colloquial sense of contemptible person (often jocular) is recorded from 1896 … Etymology dictionary
blighter — ► NOUN Brit. informal ▪ a person regarded with contempt, irritation, or pity … English terms dictionary
blighter — [blīt′ər] n. 1. a person or thing that blights [Brit. Informal] 2. [Brit. Informal] a mean or contemptible fellow … English World dictionary
blighter — 'You lucky blighter', addressed by one man to another, and references to 'a poor little blighter', a child, are now becoming rare in British colloquial speech. The word 'blighter' appeared in British slang at the very end of the nineteenth… … A dictionary of epithets and terms of address
blighter — [[t]bla͟ɪtə(r)[/t]] blighters 1) N COUNT (disapproval) You can refer to someone you do not like as a blighter. [BRIT, INFORMAL] He was a nasty little blighter. 2) N COUNT You can use blighter as an informal way of referring to someone. [BRIT]… … English dictionary
blighter — UK [ˈblaɪtə(r)] / US [ˈblaɪtər] noun [countable] Word forms blighter : singular blighter plural blighters British informal old fashioned a word for someone you feel sorry for or do not approve of The poor little blighter s ill in bed. The cheeky… … English dictionary
blighter — blight|er [ˈblaıtə US ər] n BrE old fashioned informal 1.) used to talk about someone that you feel sorry for or ↑jealous of ▪ Poor old blighter. ▪ You lucky blighter! 2.) a bad or unpleasant person … Dictionary of contemporary English
blighter — noun (C) BrE oldfashioned 1 used to talk about someone that you feel sorry for or jealous of: Poor old blighter. | You lucky blighter! 2 a bad or unpleasant person … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
blighter — /ˈblaɪtə / (say bluytuh) noun Colloquial 1. any person: * Might be some poor blighter got lost, he said and they climbed a ridge to scout around. –mary durack, 1959. 2. (dated) a despicable person; cad. {blight + er1} … Australian English dictionary
blighter — noun Date: 1822 1. one that blights 2. chiefly British a. a disliked or contemptible person b. fellow, guy … New Collegiate Dictionary


text: One important strategy when teaching ESL students is to have a "print rich" environment. In other words, label everything you can. Index cards and colored markers are a great way to do this. Here are some examples of things to label: chair, table, desk, door, window, chalkboard, bookcase, flag, trash can, TV, etc. The more you can label, the better.


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Have you ever tried Korean fried chicken–crispy-crunchy on the outside and oh so moist and tender inside? Well, if you haven't it's about time you did. And you don't have to wait till you go to a Korean restaurant, because it's so easy to make at home. With a few special ingredients (like baking powder, corn starch, and vodka), you'll be throwing down like a pro. The sweet and spicy chili sauce offers and added bonus full of bite and flavor, but you can just as easily use Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce. Or just enjoy these amazing wings as is.
The Recipe
(from Serious Eats.com courtesy of J. Kenji Lopez-Alt)
Kosher salt
3/4 cups corn starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 pounds chicken wings (about 12 whole wings)
2 quarts peanut oil or vegetable shortening
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup vodka
1 recipe Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce (below)
Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce:
1/4 cup gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Combine gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Gochujang can be inconsistent in its thickness. Add up to 2 tablespoons water until sauce is just barely thin enough to drop off a spoon with inverted. Serve with Korean Fried Chicken.
1. Combine 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon baking
powder in a large bowl and whisk until homogenous. Add chicken wings and toss
until every surface is coated. Transfer wings to a wire rack set in a rimmed
baking sheet, shaking vigorously as you go to get rid if excess coating.
Transfer to refrigerator and let rest, uncovered, for at least 30 minutes and up
to overnight.
2. When ready to fry, preheat oil to 350°F in a large wok, Dutch oven, or deep
3. Combine remaining 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, flour, and
2 teaspoons kosher salt in a large bowl and whisk until homogenous. Add water
and vodka and whisk until a smooth batter is formed, adding up to 2 tablespoons
additional water if batter is too thick. It should have the consistency of thin
paint and fall off of the whisk in thin ribbons that instantly disappear as they
hit the surface of the batter in the bowl.
4. Add half of the wings to the batter. Working one at a time, lift one wing and
allow excess batter to drip off, using your finger to get rid of any large
pockets or slicks of batter. Carefully lower wing into hot oil. Repeat with
remaining wings in first batch. Fry, using a metal spider or slotted spatula to
rotate and agitate wings as they cook until evenly golden brown and crisp all
over, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season
immediately with salt. Keep warm while you fry the remaining wings.
5. Serve plain, or toss with Sweet Soy Sauce For Korean Fried Chicken or Sweet
and Spicy Chili Sauce For Korean Fried Chicken (or serve sauce on side).


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Happy Fourth!
When asked what form of government the Constitutional Congress had created for America, Benjamin Franklin replied: "A republic...if you can keep it."
The United States turns 242 years old today. We are no longer the sole democracy on earth, but are joined by a majority of the world's countries - countries that derive their just power from the consent of the governed. Countries where many of our members live, work, and raise our families.
In the course of the past year, we've been reminded that democracy's many blessings - civil rights, the freedom to express our thoughts and opinions, the right to due process, the right to vote itself - can be subjected to abuse and injury. We've been shown that we must strive to nourish the very flame that spread the fire of independence around the world two centuries ago.
In a few short months Americans abroad and in the States have the opportunity to vote in the most momentous midterms of our lives. When we cast our ballots in November, we will be casting them not just for individuals but in support of democracy, in support of equality, political freedom and the rule of law.
I urge you today to not allow this opportunity to pass you by. Request your ballot, learn who your candidates will be. And then fan that flame of support - reach out to every American you know and ask them to do the same thing.
Thank you for your efforts. Thank you for your support, and happy Fourth of July!
Keep Families Together
On Father's Day we made ice cream for my husband, went on a long walk, and then our ten year old son obliged him with a game of catch. And it was good.
Thousands of children did not have the privilege of spending time with their parents yesterday. Thousands of children instead spent this weekend locked in cages along the border of the United States, criminalized and dehumanized by new, cruel policies of the Trump administration because their parents followed US immigration law and requested asylum, or committed a misdemeanor by crossing into the US without a border inspection.
As my family and many of yours celebrated, we also cheered on as families across the US took to the streets for a Father's Day of Action, in the latest day of immigration related protests.
Now is the time to stand up against these cruel and intolerable actions of the current administration. Please take a moment today and do one (or more!) of the following:Read more
Tom Perez in London
Tom Perez spoke with Democrats Abroad last week at a reception in London, UK. We were delighted to be able to meet with Chairman Perez, and were also able to fundraise for our Global Study Abroad outreach project, helping our country committees reach the tremendous numbers of students studying abroad this fall and help them to vote. If you'd like to volunteer, get in touch with us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Michael Blake, DNC Vice Chair and a good friend of Democrats Abroad, has just let us know that he'll be joining us at the 2018 DA AGM in Tokyo at the end of this month! Other speakers so far include Henry Munoz, DNC Finance Director, Will Hailer, Senior Advisor to Tom Perez, and Ken Martin, chair of the Association of State Democratic Committees. If you're in Tokyo on May 26th, join us for dinner with these special guests.
The GOTV team is keeping pace with the primaries, and has just sent out second notices to voters in WV, ID, NE, IN, NC, AR as well as an email about the upcoming TX primary runoff election.
The Taxation task force, led by Carmelan Polce, is door knocking in Washington this week, meeting with Congress to discuss RBT, and the disasterous transition taxes that the GOP has forced onto American owned small businesses abroad. Find out more here about how you too can be involved in this outreach.
The Blue Wave Races Across the South
Beto O'Rourke is tied with Cruz in Texas, Phil Bredesen is ten points ahead in TN, and in Arizona the 8th district special election is a dead heat. It's a good day to be a Democrat!
Okay, yes, I'm a wonky Dem who follows the polls - and, like you, I know that this is an important year to vote. But many many many of our fellow Americans abroad don't realize this. That's why our GOTV team is working hard to try to call every DA member this year. We know that these calls work. In 2016, 88% of the members we reached by phone requested their ballot!!
This week's Tiny Action urges our action team to sign up for phone banking and start calling to make sure every member knows that they can and should vote in midtems. Please consider calling - it's free for you, and it's easy to do!
Next week Chairman Tom Perez will be in London, helping raise money for our Study Abroad Outreach campaign. We're delighted to be fully booked and very grateful to our supporters who have stepped forward to help fund this important work. Interested in more information about the program and how you can help? Check out our Study Abroad campaign doc, or get in touch with our Study Abroad Outreach team leader at email@example.com.
The DA Tax team, led by Carmelan Polce, is fighting hard to push back against two tax laws that the 2017 Republican tax bill has inflicted on Americans abroad. As part of that work, we have submitted a statement to the IRS about the hardships these tax laws will cause, are working on a submission to the Senate Finance Committee, and will be door knocking in DC in early May. Repat and GILTI are brutal and will affect the livelihood of many of us. Please help push back by sharing information about our repeal campaign with your friends.
April Actions
Paul Ryan is retiring, the Republicans are in nervous talks about how best they can preserve the Senate – it's a great day to make a few calls and get out the vote (or fundraise for your committee)!
I'm delighted to announce that DA is set to shortly receive our first tranche of funding from the DNC this year as a result of our grant proposal submission. We are also celebrating the news that Will Hailer, Senior Advisor to Tom Perez, will be working closely with us moving forward on US based fundraising, DNC and state coordination, as well as grant oversight.
We've nearly reached our limit for tickets to the Tom Perez reception in London on April 26th. RSVP today before they run out!
Last Thursday, the France Diversity Caucus commemorated the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King. With over 150 people in attendance, it was a moving memorial. event. View the video here. Online, the Global Black Caucus remembered the day in a podcast focused on Dr. King's legacy.
In more recent news, we are also extremely concerned that Donald Trump will shortly fire Mueller or Rosenstein. We're asking members and leaders to be prepared to mobilize. More information here about how you can get involved and take action.
Spring Has Arrived!
Everything is turning from grey to green here in Prague as April gusts clear the clouds away. The weather matches the month - which is busy as we prepare for the Annual General Meeting of Democrats Abroad in Tokyo, Japan, an exciting visit by DNC Chair Tom Perez, and run GOTV actions around the world.
Do you have questions about voter registration or phone banking? Let us know at email@example.com - our help desk team answers within 24 hours and is delighted to make voter registration as easy as we can make it.
All the work that DA does wouldn't be possible without each of us volunteering our time, which is why April is a special month for us. It's Volunteer Month, and to help celebrate, our Comms team is writing a series of stories on the the volunteers that power your committees. Nominate a volunteer (or two!) here.
Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for Marching for Our Lives
What a weekend! Hundreds of members rallied in March for Our Lives events around the world. It was fantastic to hear from our virtual marchers too. The New York Times, Huff Post and Twitter were the biggest promoters of our actions, with many smaller media agencies mentioning DA as well. Thanks to every organizer for your massive work, and to marchers for getting out there! And many thanks also for your social posts. #votefromabroad posts on Twitter from last weekend have reached nearly 1.3 million people so far!
Are you going to be in London, UK in April? If yes, please sign up for the Tom Perez reception on April 26th. This is a fundraising event for our study abroad outreach work and a great opportunity to meet with Chairman Perez to hear his thoughts on the future of the party.
A month later, on May 25th, we'll be meeting in Tokyo, Japan for the Democrats Abroad Annual General Meeting. For more information on the meeting, visit the beautiful website made by the DA Japan team!
The Tiny Action for this week encourages Americans abroad to make sure we are registered, and warns of state voter roll purges. States such as Wisconsin are deactivating hundreds of thousands of voter registration records so we urge everyone to pay attention to this issue.
Getting Ready to March!
This Saturday's March for Our Lives will be a memorable day, as we march in more than 37 cities around the world.
Our Tiny Action this week focuses on our March for Our Lives virtual rally that we are hosting for anyone not near a march. We've already received dozens of photos from Americans around the world and are looking forward to seeing more come in this weekend.
Don't forget to join the webinar Black Women and Activism - Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round today at 2pm DC time (7pm CET due to the time change).
Tickets are going fast for the April 26th Tom Perez reception in London, so sign up now. We have early bird and student pricing available too.
The Blue Wave Just Rolled Through PA
The blue wave keeps on rolling – this time through the hills of PA 18 where American abroad votes sent home the win to Conor Lamb this week! Many many thanks to the phone bankers who called our Pennsylvania voters to remind them to get out and vote. and to everyone from PA 18 who did so.
Bill Derrough, the DNC's Treasurer and a great guy to boot (he's chaperoning his son's class trip), will be in Rome on Tuesday, March 20th at 8:30pm. Join the DA Italy team for a memorable dinner with Bill and help raise funds for getting out the vote around the world.
It's Women's History Month, and the Global Black Caucus is celebrating with the webinar Black Women and Activism - Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round on Thursday, March 22nd at 2pm DC time (7pm CET due to the time change).
We're standing with March for Our Lives on March 24th in more than 20 cities and towns around the world. If you're near any event, please consider joining. We'll also host a virtual march - more details soon!
The Global Progressive Caucus would love to hear from you at its first Action Update and How to Get Involved meeting on Sunday, March 25th at 7:30am DC time.
Update after the DNC 2018 Winter Meeting
What's the state of the party, 238 days till Nov 6? Are we still headed in the right direction? Or are we already there?
These were questions I asked myself as I flew to DC last week for the DNC Winter meeting. Since October, we'd seen stunning wins in Virginia and Alabama and an unprecedented number of candidates running for election in every district across the US. The Unity Reform Commission had submitted its report on party reform for consideration, and the DNC had expanded and strengthened its staff across all departments. But we'd heard this news from a distance. What would the party look like up close and in person?
Since our last meeting in October, the DNC has come a long way. New staff in October are veterans by now, seasoned through their in-state work in Virginia and Alabama. They know the state parties too, thanks to the visits they have made to each as they prepared for grant allocations and got to know the state parties better.
The DNC wants to make sure its leaders know what we're working for. They organized their messaging across speakers and repeated it often: we cannot accept the status quo, we must work for change, we must fight for health care for all, get out the vote among millennials, and keep our eyes on our voter base. They noted that voter protection is crucial, and partners are key to success and engagement. Their aim for 2018: to take back the House and Senate and reach 50 million Americans.
We also got to see just how deep the bench was this year. We met the newly elected mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and heard from Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, Cory Booker and Doug Jones. We also heard from state level politicians from county clerk to mayors and state legislators. The message was clear - every zip code counts.
Because there is so much opportunity in 2018 to pick up elections in red and purple districts (yes PA18!!!!), opportunities for Democrats Abroad to make a difference are huge as well. Many races will not be won by a wide point spread and every vote will count. Our DA DNC team worked all week to spread that message, making sure states knew that we were ready to be the margin of victory in their tight elections. State parties took note, and Tom Perez heard our message too: he mentioned Democrats Abroad in his Chair's report during Saturday's General Meeting, thanked us for our wins in 2016 and noted that he was looking forward to us helping win victories in 2018.
I'm excited by what our team achieved this last week. I'm also making a list of all that we have to do in the next few weeks as we follow up with states and the DNC and scale up the projects we have started so that we can truly be the margin of victory this year.
A few highlights of what our DNC team accomplished in DC:
Democrats Abroad presented our targeted state outreach project during the general meeting of the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC). We were the only state party given time on the agenda.
We met with 40+ state parties to discuss DA's state outreach project.
We met with College Dems to finalize their state-side partnership on our study abroad outreach program.
- Our DA DNC team met with Chairman Perez to discuss our 2018 plans and opportunities for this year.
During Saturday's General Meeting and in his Chair's report, Chairman Perez thanked Democrats Abroad for our work and specifically noted our wins from 2016.
During the General Meeting, we spoke in support of the Unity Reform Commission's recommendations, noting that Democrats Abroad had already undertaken many of these in 2016, leading to a 50% increase in voter participation. Our comments met with support from a wide circle of DNC members.
We came home with a list a kilometer long of follow-ups with states and DNC members, and a wonderful amount of goodwill.
Many thanks to Adrianne George, Connie Borde, Ken Sherman, Martha McDevitt-Pugh and Orlando Vidal for their fantastic support. I couldn't be more thankful for all their work and outreach and proud to be part of such a fantastic team.


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Shared values
A good flying club is structured in way that supports you, the pilot. HSP flying club offers exclusive socials, fly-ins, fly-outs, guest speakers, workshops, and more that will bring us all together to share our passion for aviation with each other, our friends, and our families.
Becoming an HSP member is a statement about the kind of pilot you are. The HSP flying club has a high standard of safety and our focus is on the continual education, growth, and development of our skills and attitude in the aircraft. If you're a hotshot pilot without humility, then this really isn't the group for you. Each of us has a large amount of respect for what we do in the skies, the culture of aviation in general and each other.
If you share those values then you'll find no better home for yourself than the High Sierra Pilots.
I grew up dreaming about flying, but never considered that it could become my reality. When I took the chance and went on my discovery flight, I instantly knew my life would never be the same. Since then, I've poured my heart into being a student pilot. I listen to pilot podcasts at the gym, I spend my evenings studying, and don't even ask me how excited I get when I pull up at the airport and know that soon, I'll be thousands of feet above the ground experiencing flight as only a student pilot can: with newfound joy. Flying has become my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
In aviation, I have made some of the greatest friendships of my life and I invite you to come be a part of our HSP family, sharing knowledge, experience, resources and good times!


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About the Eucharist
In receiving the Eucharist, we are given the gifts of grace and the Real presence of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is a form of nourishment in which we are graced with the interior renewal of body, mind and soul. I believe the Eucharist is God's gift to mankind with the institution of the Last Supper through his only begotten Son. This reenactment of the Last Supper at each mass allows us to experience the Real presence of Jesus Christ.
Though I lack in knowledge and ability to fully grasp or explain the Last Supper, I do have faith. I accept as truth that the Eucharist was instituted at the Last Supper by Jesus Christ. I have confidence in the teachings of the Bible; being aware the Bible is subject to interpretation, I pray for guidance when reading the Word of God.
Institution of The Holy Eucharist
The establishment of the Holy Eucharist became so at the Last Supper as so stated in the Bible: For the tradition I (Paul) received from the Lord and also handed on to you is that on the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread, and after he had given thanks, he broke it, and he said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." And in the same way, with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Whenever you drink it, do this as a memorial of me. Whenever you eat this bread, then, and drink this cup, you are proclaiming the Lord's death until he comes. Therefore anyone who eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily is answerable for the body and blood of the Lord." ~Cor. 1:23-27
The Eucharist and New Covenant
The New Covenant — Is the sacrifice of Christ where he gave his life so our sins might be forgiven. His death was redemptive, our sins forgiven and by receiving Christ we also accept God and can find new life through this. At the Last Supper, the Eucharist was instituted and the covenantand the covenant established through the blood of Jesus. By reenacting the Last Supper at each mass, we can experience the Real presence of Jesus Christ (God-man). God gave us his only begotten son and through Jesus birth, death and resurrection, we are saved.
The Sacrament, the Mass, the Eucharist
Through Reconciliation (Confession/Penance) we prepare ourselves to receive the Eucharist. Being human, we will never be perfect and the Sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to confess our sins, repent and ensure we are cleansed and ready to receive the Eucharist.
Upon confessing, the priest, acting as the instrument of God, forgives sins committed. During confession, it is important to be honest, humble, and sincerely make penance for the sins committed.
Celebration of the Mass with the Eucharist
Our divine Savior said the first mass at which time the Eucharist was instituted. The mass is the renewal of the new covenant. Through the reenactment at mass, the miracle of the Eucharist takes place. We are honored with the Real (actual) divine Presence of Christ.
Mass is a time we can give glory to God the Father and thank him for so freely giving us his Son for the forgiveness of our sins. It is a time for renewal, to repent and ask for graces.
Incarnate – Christ became man in the flesh.
Consubstantial – Of the same substance or essence (i.e. – the three persons of the Blessed Trinity in Christian theology).
The Seven Sacraments – The seven Catholic Sacraments are rituals that direct us to what is sacred, noteworthy and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence and graces. They are as follows: The Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation (Penance of), Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick.
Miracle – A sensibly perceptible effect, surpassing at least the powers of visible nature, produced by God to witness to some truth or testify to someone's sanctity.¹
The "Word of God" – God was expressed, explained, defined, and made real to man through the Lord Jesus Christ. The man Jesus Christ was God's Word, God's speaking —as the Word of God— not only through words but also through his works.²
Usually when we hear someone speak of the Word of God, we consider only the Bible. However, Cardinal Ratzinger points that the Word of God is Jesus Christ himself who is present in the Eucharist.³
On A Personal Note
No, I don't have to go to church or attend Mass to talk to or be with Christ. And yes, I believe Christ (God) is everywhere at any given point in time. I talk with Jesus, pray to Jesus and accept that Jesus is with me at home, while walking or at work and play. However, attending Mass is the ultimate expression of my affection for Christ and his for me; it's my safe place to spend quite time with my Savior, Jesus Christ.
Just as people make time to attend various functions and activities (graduations, weddings, NASCAR races, concerts, hiking and camping) to honor, respect or appreciate being a part of an experience, so it is with me when attending mass. Making time demonstrates the desire, intent and participation in not only mass, but receiving the Eucharist. I attend mass to embrace and receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
Resource Links:
Miracles of the Eucharist
The Catholic Bible 101
The Real Presence
The Purpose of Mass
The Catholic Mass
Holy Communion
¹John A. Hardon, S.J., "A Modern Catholic Dictionary" (1999)
²A God-Man In Christ – Christ as the incarnate Word of God fully explained God, defined God, and expressed God!; 05-17-2011.
³Catholicism for Everyone – Ratzinger on the meaning of the Word of God. Holy Mother Church Blog; 05-07-2011.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ~Ephesians 2:10


text: Jessica Boone is an American actress with extensive experience in Shakespeare and musical theatre. She has been a leading player with Prague Shakespeare Company and Houston Shakespeare Festival where her roles have included, Rosalind, Juliet, Helena, Regan, Thaisa, Innogen and Lady Macbeth among others. She is also an accomplished voice actress in anime voice-over, working for ADV Films, Seraphim Digital and Sentai Filmworks. She lives in Prague, Czech Republic, and has occasionally returned to the Houston, Texas area.


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by Elizabeth
(Oregon, USA)
Here's a very good prank to at leased try. Go on Microsoft Office (the one that allows you to make ex. certificates, agendas, business cards, etc) and make a outline of a 'detention' paper. (you have to partially make it yourself) put a very unique signature, or a bunch of scribbles that looks like one. put beside it 'principles signature'. add a reason why he got a fake detention or whatever. then sign it again, and add two spots for a parent signature. (add other things like ex. (dear parents of Zachery giblering, we have been notified by a student that Zachery has been bullying him for quite some time. He has given us enough proof that we have decided on a suspension, or if zac's parents get involved, a simple detention for 5 days straight.) or something like that. Make it seem real. Print it out, then seal it up in an envelope. the next time someone opens up the mailbox, it'll be sitting there! They will get soooo mad!
I have tried this with my older brother, and omgawsh, he was maaaad.
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Our recent analyst blog titled "Why the Merger of T-Mobile and Sprint Will Succeed This Time", outlined reasons that help lead to the conclusion that the FCC and DOJ are likely to allow the merger. Since the merger was announced, executives of both companies have visited with the FCC and other regulators to lay out why the merger should be approved. There has been much speculation in the media that generally follows the traditional lines of reasoning: The regulators will consider the merger based on the primary market definition as being the mainstream mobile service market that consumers are most familiar.
Because the mainstream mobile sector is dominated by Verizon, with 35.5% and AT&T with 33.4% share of the market as measured by the number of wireless service subscriptions.[1] The application of the HHI, Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, to just the two dominant US Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), yields a result that ranks the mobile market as being close to the highly concentrated threshold. When the squares for market shares of T-Mobile and Sprint are added, that pushes the index over the threshold for the mainstream market being considered highly concentrated. If that determination is taken as the primary determinant by the DOJ and FCC[2], then the merger might be rejected during the preliminary review and would not proceed to a full review by the DOJ or FCC.
However, the HHI serves as a 'tool in the toolbox' that is used to answer the fundamental question of whether the merger would lead to less, the same or a higher level of competition. That determination is made more complex by the rapidly changing competitive market landscape and the possibility that the merger will enhance rather than impede competitive forces within the mobile and the broader ICT, Internet and Communication Technologies, space. Here we look at a few of the factors that we think are likely to be considered.
The Conventional Determination and Remedies
As mentioned, the concentration of the mainstream mobile service market is so dominated by the top two companies, Verizon and AT&T, that their marketshare numbers alone, when plugged into the formula, lead to the determination that the mobile market is on the borderline of being considered highly concentrated already. This is how that looks:
Explanation: "The term "HHI" means the Herfindahl–Hirschman Index, a commonly accepted measure of market concentration. The HHI is calculated by squaring the market share of each firm competing in the market and then summing the resulting numbers. [3]"
When applied to the mainstream mobile market for Verizon and AT&T respectively:
(35.5×35.5) + (33.4×33.4) = 2,376
Since the guideline interpretation of DOJ is:
The agencies generally consider markets in which the HHI is
- Under 1500 = low level of concentration
- The regulatory agencies normally allow mergers that will result in lower than 1500
- Between 1500 and 2500 = moderate level of concentration
- The agencies more closely consider the impact of additional mergers and the implications for broader market impacts, such as the impact on innovation, investment and enablement of core inputs into the impacted market.
- Over 2500 = highly concentrated
- The merger between T-Mobile and Sprint would push the HHI from 2376 to 2827. with the addition of 17.1×171. + 13.4×13.4
- The HHI can reach 10,000 for one company holding the entire marketshare. This seldom if ever happens as markets usually have alternative products and services. The exceptions are exampled in specific geographic markets, such as for power or water utilities, or in markets such as pharmaceuticals in which a unique product is offered under the grant of patent protection of the market monopoly. Very highly monopolized markets are often government owned or controlled. Examples of government ownership and control include the majority of roadways and the regulation of railways.
Unique Factors Come Into Play
The wireless industry in the US and most of the world has been developed as a 'State Sanctioned Monopoly' over the essential resource of spectrum. This has occurred under the administration of various forms of government including the formerly strict Communist countries including China. The world has broadly adopted the role of free enterprise of what most countries consider a national resource, the airwaves, so that the private sector would invest the hundreds of billions of dollars that have been needed to develop network and device technologies and build the nationwide coverage of increasingly capable networks. However, the grant of a monopoly over the 'core input' of spectrum in the mobile service business model leads to an accentuated concern over the impact of market concentration. As the industry has grown, the capital requirements and control over marketshare and scale efficiencies have grown with it. When combined with the inherent monopoly that licensing of most of the viable wireless spectra provides, the concerns over high concentration are increased. The analogy was the degree of monopolization that took place in American in the railroad, steel and oil industries:
On the one hand, the mobile industry has become highly saturated and delivers a 'broadband experience' to the majority of subscribers through the use of 3G-4G networks and devices. The threshold for being considered highly concentrated based on the HHI has already been crossed prior to a merger between T-Mobile and Sprint.
On the other hand, the US and world have witnessed the evolution of wireless as a catalyst for convergence of markets that enhances competition beyond its own domain. The sphere of influence and rapid changes have spurred an increase in national wealth as many prior Internet and bricks and motor businesses adopted mobile communications to enhance their markets. The has led regulatory agencies, scholars and legal authorities in Europe, Asia, the USA and most everywhere else to consider the impact of the Mavericks in the impacted markets as being essential to the formation of a competitive environment.
In recent years, the state of US telecommunications marketplace as reported by the FCC:[4]
"Conclusion: …Focusing only on competition in the provision of mobile wireless services, rather than attempting to examine the broader mobile wireless ecosystem, our assessment of various generally accepted metrics of competition in this Twentieth Report indicates that there is effective competition in the marketplace for mobile wireless services…"
The most recent reports have shown an increased level of competition as observed in factors including average prices, degree of coverage of rural areas, and other measures.
The FCC has also taken note of the entry of cable companies into the wireless arena. "in 2016, both Comcast and Charter Communications, the nation's two largest cable providers, activated MVNO options they held with Verizon Wireless. Comcast launched its wireless service in the spring of 2017 as Xfinity Mobile, and Charter anticipates offering its service in 2018."
During the past year since that report was published, Comcast has gained considerable early market momentum and Charter has entered the market as mentioned in our recent article. In addition, Sprint has entered joint network development and sharing agreements with Cox and Altair. These efforts have yet to report measurable stand-alone results. However, they may serve and a further template for consideration of participation by the cable industry as the cable and wireless markets converge upon a common or much overlapped set of service offerings. In place of speculation, which the DOJ in particular is known to avoid, has entered what the FCC has acknowledged as an element of increased competition.
This only scratches the surface on the issue of the expansion of the conventional wireless to additional include additional market players.
[1]Statista, 4th quarter, 2017
[2]Note: The DOJ is expected to take the primary role in the determination of the competitive impact of the merger due to their past role in telecommunications and media sector mergers. The FCC will take the lead role in the full review process if the merger moved forward past the preliminary review stage.
[3]US Department of Justice website https://www.justice.gov/atr/herfindahl-hirschman-index
[4]US FCC, "Annual Report and Analysis of Competitive Market
Conditions With Respect to Mobile Wireless" FCC, September 27, 2017


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An annual gift guide is obligatory for any self-respecting publication, along with many (like this one) that are not. Here are some suggestions for what to give the spirits lover in your life. There are more expensive and rarer spirits that I could tantalize you with. But these you can actually find most places and they won't break the bank.
|Larceny Bourbon
The most desirable bourbons — Pappy Van Winkle, George T. Stagg, etc. — are almost impossible to find. But there are still plenty of great bourbons that you can buy at the local liquor store. And Larceny is one of them. It's a wheated bourbon, so it has a softer flavor profile — just like Pappy! — and it will please almost any palate.
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Much like bourbon, the coveted rye whiskeys can be hard to find. Either that or they're expensive. Bulleit Rye is both easy to find and affordable — and it's good, too. Works for both sipping and cocktails, such as the Manhattan.
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This limited edition gin from Tanqueray is starting to get hard to find. And once it's gone, it's gone. So if you see any for sale, buy it. It's an amazing gin: less Junipery, more citrusy, and a little sweeter. It's particularly delicious in pre-Prohibition era cocktails like the Tom Collins or Martinez.
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|Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
Blended scotches don't get the respect that single malts do, but that's crazy. Some of the best scotches in the world go into Johnnie Walker's blends. This limited edition is only around for the holidays and I haven't tried it. But the bottle alone makes it a gorgeous gift.
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being observed in Islamabad for maintaining law and order on
gathering of PTI at parade ground.
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been also deputed to guide road users who would ensure
implementation on traffic diversion plan for their convenience.
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from Expressway would have to go at Taramri Chowk from Khana Pul and to reach Rawal Dam and Dhokri Chowk from there. Those willing to go Bhara Kau would have to use Murree road.
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Kashmir Highway to come to Islamabad.
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sector I-8. Those willing to go to Rawalpindi from Islamabad may use
Faisal Avenue, Jinnah Avenue, F-8 Exchange Chowk and 9th avenue.
ITP has also made a plan for parking of vehicles of those coming to attend the PTI gathering. Those coming to Peshawar may use Kashmir Highway and can park their vehicles from Education Chowk to
Beacon House signal service road in I-8 sector after passing through
Peshawar flyover.
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Expressway and to park their vehicles at Faizabad parade ground
parking area.
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Punjabi Wedding Hairstyles
The hairstyle of a bride has never been given significant emphasis in Punjabi weddings. But, that has changed. Now the hairstyle for the bride has played an important role as the rest of details included in the wedding ceremony. Punjabi hairstyle has come up with a number of variations, such as worn up, down, formal, or even relaxed.
Hereunder are some of the variations that you may be interested in. keep scrolling down and find out how you can incorporate fabulous Punjab styles into your wedding hairstyle.
Let us begin with the Loose style of Punjab hairstyle for wedding. Punjabi wedding festivities can really last for days on end. As such, you may want to go for a hairstyle which is loose rather than made tight.
Hairstyles which are pulled tight or need some bobby pins or some other tools to set in place may be quite bothersome for you after a few hours and may even get you a headache. Should you want to appear with a more traditional look, you can try to wear the parted styles.
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