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The U.S. spends twice as much per-capita on healthcare as most other wealthy nations, yet trails every one when it comes to the death rate from preventable diseases, according to the nonpartisan health-research foundation The Commonwealth Fund.
One reason: Most healthcare dollars are spent on drugs and therapies that treat health problems after they develop and not on prevention strategies that could ward off them off in the first place. What’s more, many Americans have unhealthy lifestyle habits that contribute to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and other conditions.
But Dr. Evelyn Higgins tells Newsmax Health there is a better way. As a doctor, author, and syndicated radio show host, she has built a career preaching the gospel of wellness and prevention. She argues that health is more than simply the absence of disease and 70-80 percent of ailments are lifestyle-based — from eating the wrong foods (including seven you should never consume) and not exercising enough.

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The U.S. spends twice as much per - capita on healthcare as most other wealthy nations , yet trails every one when it comes to the death rate from preventable diseases , according to the nonpartisan health - research foundation The Commonwealth Fund .
 One reason : Most healthcare dollars are spent on drugs and therapies that treat health problems after they develop and not on prevention strategies that could ward off them off in the first place . What ’s more , many Americans have unhealthy lifestyle habits that contribute to heart disease , cancer , diabetes , Alzheimer ’s , and other conditions .
 But Dr. Evelyn Higgins tells Newsmax Health there is a better way . As a doctor , author , and syndicated radio show host , she has built a career preaching the gospel of wellness and prevention . She argues that health is more than simply the absence of disease and 70 - 80 percent of ailments are lifestyle - based — from eating the wrong foods ( including seven you should never consume ) and not exercising enough .


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Think Apprenticeships are just for trainee plumbers and carpenters? Think again. Government grants for SMEs, changing attitudes to university, and a generation of school-leavers determined not to become Jobcentre statistics have fuelled a revolution in Apprenticeships. Here are 10 reasons why your business should take on an apprentice in 2014.
Research by network provider BT, a long-time advocate of Apprenticeships itself, calculates a net profit of more than £1,300 per apprentice when compared to non-apprentice recruitment for the same positions.
Meanwhile, a survey by the Department for Innovation, Business and Skills (BIS) published in 2012 found that 72% of apprentice employers reported improved productivity thanks to the introduction of Apprenticeships.
… if your headcount is under a thousand and you haven’t taken on an apprentice in the last 12 months. The £1,500 Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16- to 24-year-olds (aka AGE 16 to 24) has already helped thousands of employers recruit apprentices – and is available until the 31 December 2014. Find out more about the grant and whether your business is eligible by visiting the National Apprenticeship Service website or call 08000 150 600.
Depending on the age of your new apprentices, your business can be eligible for up to 100% of the training costs incurred. You can also promote you vacancies free of charge on the National Apprenticeship Service website (see 8) and find that your recruitment costs are dramatically reduced.
You must still pay your apprentice at least the apprentice National Minimum Wage, which starts at £2.68 per hour, though many employers pay more.
There is also strong evidence of progression for people entering as apprentices to reaching the very top. Recent researchby City & Guilds found that almost one in six London companies have at least one former apprentice on their board. Half of employers surveyed agreed that apprentices made good managers.
Earlier this year the leading law firm Clifford Chance hit headlines when it revealed its new “CV-blind” policy for interviews. In a bid to include more talent from state schools and non-Russell Group universities, at the final interview stage its staff can no longer see which university or school the interviewee attended. “We’re looking for the gems, and they’re not all in the jeweller’s shop,” an employee told reporters at the time.
The magic circle firm has joined a growing number of employers for whom “social mobility” is no longer a CSR buzzword, but a recruitment strategy that yields positive results for their business. Traditional graduate employers like Deloitte, PwC and Eversheds are all redesigning their recruitment strategies to include Apprenticeships and to include an emerging talent pool of school-leavers for whom university is no longer the ultimate goal, although a degree-level qualification still might be.
You can advertise as many placements as you need to, free of charge, on the National Apprenticeship Service website, through the Apprenticeship vacancies online service. The National Apprenticeship Service Recruitment made easy guide will help you streamline the process too, keeping all costs to a minimum.
When questioned about Apprenticeships for a 2012 BIS survey, a massive 69% of employers reported improved staff morale thanks to their apprentices, while 70% of mid-sized firms (250+ employees) agreed their apprentices had contributed new ideas to the business. Visit the case studies section on the National Apprenticeship Service website and you’ll find a bank of employers hailing their apprentices as passionate, enthusiastic and motivated.
Did you know that the Royal Opera House now recruits apprentices? That Facebook and Google recently welcomed their first intake? Or that PwCis introducing a vast range of Higher Apprenticeships?
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Think Apprenticeships are just for trainee plumbers and carpenters ? Think again . Government grants for SMEs , changing attitudes to university , and a generation of school - leavers determined not to become Jobcentre statistics have fuelled a revolution in Apprenticeships . Here are 10 reasons why your business should take on an apprentice in 2014 .
 Research by network provider BT , a long - time advocate of Apprenticeships itself , calculates a net profit of more than £ 1,300 per apprentice when compared to non - apprentice recruitment for the same positions .
 Meanwhile , a survey by the Department for Innovation , Business and Skills ( BIS ) published in 2012 found that 72 % of apprentice employers reported improved productivity thanks to the introduction of Apprenticeships .
 … if your headcount is under a thousand and you have n’t taken on an apprentice in the last 12 months . The £ 1,500 Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16- to 24 - year - olds ( aka AGE 16 to 24 ) has already helped thousands of employers recruit apprentices – and is available until the 31 December 2014 . Find out more about the grant and whether your business is eligible by visiting the National Apprenticeship Service website or call 08000 150 600 .
 Depending on the age of your new apprentices , your business can be eligible for up to 100 % of the training costs incurred . You can also promote you vacancies free of charge on the National Apprenticeship Service website ( see 8) and find that your recruitment costs are dramatically reduced .
 You must still pay your apprentice at least the apprentice National Minimum Wage , which starts at £ 2.68 per hour , though many employers pay more .
 There is also strong evidence of progression for people entering as apprentices to reaching the very top . Recent researchby City & Guilds found that almost one in six London companies have at least one former apprentice on their board . Half of employers surveyed agreed that apprentices made good managers .
 Earlier this year the leading law firm Clifford Chance hit headlines when it revealed its new “ CV - blind ” policy for interviews . In a bid to include more talent from state schools and non - Russell Group universities , at the final interview stage its staff can no longer see which university or school the interviewee attended . “ We ’re looking for the gems , and they ’re not all in the jeweller ’s shop , ” an employee told reporters at the time .
 The magic circle firm has joined a growing number of employers for whom “ social mobility ” is no longer a CSR buzzword , but a recruitment strategy that yields positive results for their business . Traditional graduate employers like Deloitte , PwC and Eversheds are all redesigning their recruitment strategies to include Apprenticeships and to include an emerging talent pool of school - leavers for whom university is no longer the ultimate goal , although a degree - level qualification still might be .
 You can advertise as many placements as you need to , free of charge , on the National Apprenticeship Service website , through the Apprenticeship vacancies online service . The National Apprenticeship Service Recruitment made easy guide will help you streamline the process too , keeping all costs to a minimum .
 When questioned about Apprenticeships for a 2012 BIS survey , a massive 69 % of employers reported improved staff morale thanks to their apprentices , while 70 % of mid - sized firms ( 250 + employees ) agreed their apprentices had contributed new ideas to the business . Visit the case studies section on the National Apprenticeship Service website and you ’ll find a bank of employers hailing their apprentices as passionate , enthusiastic and motivated .
 Did you know that the Royal Opera House now recruits apprentices ? That Facebook and Google recently welcomed their first intake ? Or that PwCis introducing a vast range of Higher Apprenticeships ?
 o their job , provided them with sector - relevant skills and knowledge , and improved their career prospects . ” It ’s a win - win situation .


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Jonas of Bobbio was an Italian monk, author, and abbot, active in Lombard Italy and Merovingian Gaul during the seventh century. He is best known as the author of the Life of Columbanus and His Disciples, one of the most important works of hagiography from the early medieval period, that charts the remarkable journey of the Irish exile and monastic founder, Columbanus (d. 615), through Western Europe, as well as the monastic movement initiated by him and his Frankish successors in the Merovingian kingdoms. In the years following Columbanus's death numerous new monasteries were built by his successors and their elite patrons in Francia that decisively transformed the inter-relationship between monasteries and secular authorities in the Early Middle Ages. Jonas also wrote two other, occasional works set in the late fifth and sixth centuries: the Life of John, the abbot and founder of the monastery of Reome in Burgundy, and the Life of Vedast, the first bishop of Arras and a contemporary of Clovis. Both works provide perspectives on how the past Gallic monastic tradition, the role of bishops, and the Christianization of the Franks were perceived in Jonas's time. Jonas's hagiography also provides important evidence for the reception of classical and late antique texts as well as the works of Gregory the Great and Gregory of Tours.This volume presents the first complete English translation of all of Jonas of Bobbio's saints' Lives with detailed notes and scholarly introduction that will be of value to all those interested in this period.

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 Jonas of Bobbio was an Italian monk , author , and abbot , active in Lombard Italy and Merovingian Gaul during the seventh century . He is best known as the author of the Life of Columbanus and His Disciples , one of the most important works of hagiography from the early medieval period , that charts the remarkable journey of the Irish exile and monastic founder , Columbanus ( d. 615 ) , through Western Europe , as well as the monastic movement initiated by him and his Frankish successors in the Merovingian kingdoms . In the years following Columbanus 's death numerous new monasteries were built by his successors and their elite patrons in Francia that decisively transformed the inter - relationship between monasteries and secular authorities in the Early Middle Ages . Jonas also wrote two other , occasional works set in the late fifth and sixth centuries : the Life of John , the abbot and founder of the monastery of Reome in Burgundy , and the Life of Vedast , the first bishop of Arras and a contemporary of Clovis . Both works provide perspectives on how the past Gallic monastic tradition , the role of bishops , and the Christianization of the Franks were perceived in Jonas 's time . Jonas 's hagiography also provides important evidence for the reception of classical and late antique texts as well as the works of Gregory the Great and Gregory of Tours . This volume presents the first complete English translation of all of Jonas of Bobbio 's saints ' Lives with detailed notes and scholarly introduction that will be of value to all those interested in this period .


text: Peroxynitrite (ONOO−) is closely related to various physiological and pathological processes. Real-time, selective, and sensitive detection of ONOO− is of great importance. Based on the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) mechanism, a novel near-infrared (NIR) and naked-eye fluorescence probe DCIPP was developed with “turn-on” fluorescence properties for monitoring ONOO− in living cells. The probe DCIPP is composed of a dicyanoisophorone electron-accepting scaffold and a reactive electron-drawing diphenyl phosphoryl group for imaging ONOO−. Upon addition of ONOO−, the fluorescence intensity of DCIPP is enhanced obviously at 665 nm in emission spectra, and the colour of DCIPP solution changes from pale yellow to purple at the same time. Based on the nucleophilic propensity of ONOO−, this probe displays highly selective detection of ONOO− over other various bioactive molecules and could quantitatively and sensitively detect ONOO− with a low limit of detection (LOD) of 33 nM by the fluorescence method and 0.29 μM by the UV method. Moreover, DCIPP was successfully applied to the fluorescence imaging of ONOO− in living cells and zebrafish with good cell-membrane permeability and low cytotoxicity.

tokenized: Peroxynitrite ( ONOO− ) is closely related to various physiological and pathological processes . Real - time , selective , and sensitive detection of ONOO− is of great importance . Based on the intramolecular charge transfer ( ICT ) mechanism , a novel near - infrared ( NIR ) and naked - eye fluorescence probe DCIPP was developed with “ turn - on ” fluorescence properties for monitoring ONOO− in living cells . The probe DCIPP is composed of a dicyanoisophorone electron - accepting scaffold and a reactive electron - drawing diphenyl phosphoryl group for imaging ONOO−. Upon addition of ONOO− , the fluorescence intensity of DCIPP is enhanced obviously at 665 nm in emission spectra , and the colour of DCIPP solution changes from pale yellow to purple at the same time . Based on the nucleophilic propensity of ONOO− , this probe displays highly selective detection of ONOO− over other various bioactive molecules and could quantitatively and sensitively detect ONOO− with a low limit of detection ( LOD ) of 33 nM by the fluorescence method and 0.29 μM by the UV method . Moreover , DCIPP was successfully applied to the fluorescence imaging of ONOO− in living cells and zebrafish with good cell - membrane permeability and low cytotoxicity .


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MH100 Children’s Mid-Length Hiking Socks 2-Pack - Pink/Grey.
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Caffeine: What Seniors Should know.
Plant or Pet: Which Is Right for You?
Collinwood is a pet-friendly assisted living community, though we can't accommodate animals of larger varieties. The community is also home to beautifully landscaped grounds, raised garden beds and walking paths, so whether you're a plant enthusiast or a pet lover (or both), we have something to offer. Having a pet companion or plants in your assisted living apartment can bring many benefits, but how do you know which option might be right for you?
A mobility device is anything you use to help you get around safely. They can range from inconspicuous braces to powered scooters or wheelchairs. While some older individuals might hesitate before turning to such devices — fearing what the use of mobility aids says about their independence or age — when you incorporate these helps into your life in the right way, the outcome can be overwhelmingly positive.
Working with paint can bring all of your creative ideas to life, it can be a peaceful pastime and can unite you with your neighbors over shared crafty passions. We have several options for you to work with paint here at Collinwood, and we encourage you to pursue painting this July during World Watercolor Month.
May is National BBQ Month, and even though you may no longer have a grill of your own, you can still celebrate this fun occasion here at Collinwood. Try out these ideas for yummy side dishes, new sauces and marinades you can make for family and friends or include in your next community get-together.
Moving into a Ft. Collins assisted living community can be exciting, especially if you look forward to all the available options for care, convenience and activity. One way to make the move into an assisted living apartment more enjoyable is to ensure you have the right accessories and decor items.
Meet our Health Services Director, Jamie Bolton and join us at our networking event!
Collinwood team member makes significant impact on residents dealing with memory change.
Our very own Abby Weldeab, Care Giver, is making a notable impact on the lives of our residents, while inspiring other staff to do the same! She is one of the many Bethesda Senior Living care givers training in Teepa Snow's POSITIVE APPROACH™ - a progressive therapy for helping seniors and their families recognize and manage the early signs of memory change. Abby has been a caregiver for 22 years, 15 of them at Collinwood.
We are pleased to share the critically acclaimed documentary Voices of Grief on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. The film, a Britt Penrod Audience Award Winner and Roy W. Dean Film Grant Finalist, offers a fresh perspective on how to honor, transform and integrate grief.

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Caffeine : What Seniors Should know .
 Plant or Pet : Which Is Right for You ?
 Collinwood is a pet - friendly assisted living community , though we ca n't accommodate animals of larger varieties . The community is also home to beautifully landscaped grounds , raised garden beds and walking paths , so whether you 're a plant enthusiast or a pet lover ( or both ) , we have something to offer . Having a pet companion or plants in your assisted living apartment can bring many benefits , but how do you know which option might be right for you ?
 A mobility device is anything you use to help you get around safely . They can range from inconspicuous braces to powered scooters or wheelchairs . While some older individuals might hesitate before turning to such devices — fearing what the use of mobility aids says about their independence or age — when you incorporate these helps into your life in the right way , the outcome can be overwhelmingly positive .
 Working with paint can bring all of your creative ideas to life , it can be a peaceful pastime and can unite you with your neighbors over shared crafty passions . We have several options for you to work with paint here at Collinwood , and we encourage you to pursue painting this July during World Watercolor Month .
 May is National BBQ Month , and even though you may no longer have a grill of your own , you can still celebrate this fun occasion here at Collinwood . Try out these ideas for yummy side dishes , new sauces and marinades you can make for family and friends or include in your next community get - together .
 Moving into a Ft . Collins assisted living community can be exciting , especially if you look forward to all the available options for care , convenience and activity . One way to make the move into an assisted living apartment more enjoyable is to ensure you have the right accessories and decor items .
 Meet our Health Services Director , Jamie Bolton and join us at our networking event !
 Collinwood team member makes significant impact on residents dealing with memory change .
 Our very own Abby Weldeab , Care Giver , is making a notable impact on the lives of our residents , while inspiring other staff to do the same ! She is one of the many Bethesda Senior Living care givers training in Teepa Snow's POSITIVE APPROACH ™ - a progressive therapy for helping seniors and their families recognize and manage the early signs of memory change . Abby has been a caregiver for 22 years , 15 of them at Collinwood .
 We are pleased to share the critically acclaimed documentary Voices of Grief on Tuesday , April 26 at 6:00 p.m. The film , a Britt Penrod Audience Award Winner and Roy W. Dean Film Grant Finalist , offers a fresh perspective on how to honor , transform and integrate grief .


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Strasbourg and its urban community, located in the Alsace region in North-Eastern France, have access to a deep geothermal natural reservoir. The “Eurométropole de Strasbourg” commissioned studies on renewable energies potentials in 2012, which confirmed its deep geothermal potential.
Following the studies commissioned by the city, two licenses to explore Strasbourg’s subsoil were given the companies Électricité de Strasbourg, for a project in Illkirch-Graffenstaden and Fonroche, for projects in Eckbolsheim and Vendenheim. The projects started in 2015-2016 and works are expected to be completed by 2019.

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Strasbourg and its urban community , located in the Alsace region in North - Eastern France , have access to a deep geothermal natural reservoir . The “ Eurométropole de Strasbourg ” commissioned studies on renewable energies potentials in 2012 , which confirmed its deep geothermal potential .
 Following the studies commissioned by the city , two licenses to explore Strasbourg ’s subsoil were given the companies Électricité de Strasbourg , for a project in Illkirch - Graffenstaden and Fonroche , for projects in Eckbolsheim and Vendenheim . The projects started in 2015 - 2016 and works are expected to be completed by 2019 .


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The Department of Education is home to high-quality, internationally oriented, free and critical educational research, and this research also forms the basis for the Department’s teaching and doctoral training activities. The disciplines offered by the Department are education, adult education and special education.
The Department is Finland’s leading scientific expert in the field of education and is an influential actor in the field of national educational policy. The Department is an active participant in popular discussion and debate on matters related to education, teaching and learning. The Department places special emphasis on questions related to the equality and fairness of education, the educational paths of children and adolescents, and comparative international educational research. The Department provides research-based training on education, adult education and special education.
The Department is host to the Centre for Research on Lifelong Learning and Education (CELE) and the Centre’s research groups.

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The Department of Education is home to high - quality , internationally oriented , free and critical educational research , and this research also forms the basis for the Department ’s teaching and doctoral training activities . The disciplines offered by the Department are education , adult education and special education .
 The Department is Finland ’s leading scientific expert in the field of education and is an influential actor in the field of national educational policy . The Department is an active participant in popular discussion and debate on matters related to education , teaching and learning . The Department places special emphasis on questions related to the equality and fairness of education , the educational paths of children and adolescents , and comparative international educational research . The Department provides research - based training on education , adult education and special education .
 The Department is host to the Centre for Research on Lifelong Learning and Education ( CELE ) and the Centre ’s research groups .


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Welcome to Canoe Creek Family Dental.
Why Choose Canoe Creek Family Dental?
At Canoe Creek Family Dental, we designed our office with our patients in mind. By combining a calm atmosphere with the latest technology, we have created a place where patients in St. Cloud, Florida receive the level of dental care they need and deserve. The moment you walk in our front door, our team will make you feel comfortable, secure and well-cared for. We understand that many people feel anxious about visiting the dentist, but you can be assured that your comfort is our top priority.
Your smile is in good hands! The dentists, hygienists, and technicians here at Canoe Creek Family Dental have the education and experience to meet all the oral health needs of St. Cloud, Florida. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of dental care through on-going training and continuing education in the latest techniques and equipment.
Because oral health is integral to overall health we strive to provide comprehensive, lifetime care to the St. Cloud, Florida area. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your immediate needs and establish preventative dental care that ensures your smile will last a lifetime!
Our dental team is ready to give you a smile that looks as good as it feels. If you would like to reverse the dulling effects of diet and age, we offer a wide variety of highly effective teeth whitening techniques. We can also find the ideal method for correcting crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. If you are curious about our innovative products such as Invisalign clear aligners, our team will work with you to determine what method works best for your lifestyle and dental needs. Invisalign utilizes clear teeth aligners that are less noticeable than metal braces. They are also removable, making them an excellent choice for those who prefer versatility.
Are you experiencing a toothache? Have you chipped or broken a tooth? Do you need a professional dental examination to find the cause of your pain? At Canoe Creek Family Dental, our highly trained hygienists and dentists will conduct a thorough exam and consult with you on the results in order to determine the most effective, affordable, and comfortable treatment.
Here at Canoe Creek Family Dental, we utilize the most advanced, up-to-date technology in order to diagnose and treat dental problems with the highest level of accuracy and effectiveness. You no longer have to deal with time-consuming, uncomfortable traditional dental x-rays. Instead, we use non-invasive, painless equipment to instantly produce high-resolution dental images and x-rays that allow our dentist to identify problems such as tooth decay, worn enamel, gum disease, or micro-fractures that would normally remain undetectable and untreated.
We are able to reduce the duration of your dental visit to Canoe Creek Family Dental by using the iTero Element digital scanner to quickly obtain an extremely high-quality image of your entire dental structure. You are able to see not only the current condition of your teeth, but also a before-and-after-simulation of your ideal smile – and this is all done without the discomfort of using dental trays and impression goo to produce a physical model. The iTero Element scanner is non-invasive, convenient, and comfortable for dental imaging while allowing our dentist to deliver a higher level of care to our patients.
Abscesses, tooth decay, infected gums, cavities and other oral health problems can be incredibly uncomfortable, and we are here to treat dental issues that just can't wait for your regular check-up. Whether you're suffering from a painful cavity, cracked tooth, or a loose filling, please don't hesitate to give us a call! Research shows periodontal problems can potentially elevate the risk for other health issues, including diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Your health and comfort are our first priority. If you are in the St. Cloud, Florida area and experiencing serious oral pain, call Canoe Creek Family Dental directly at 321-805-4890 and one of our team members will schedule a consultation with you during our regular business hours.
Our dental team is ready to help you achieve and maintain the smile you've always dreamed of having. Call us today at 321-805-4890 to schedule an appointment for your comprehensive dental care.

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Welcome to Canoe Creek Family Dental .
 Why Choose Canoe Creek Family Dental ?
 At Canoe Creek Family Dental , we designed our office with our patients in mind . By combining a calm atmosphere with the latest technology , we have created a place where patients in St. Cloud , Florida receive the level of dental care they need and deserve . The moment you walk in our front door , our team will make you feel comfortable , secure and well - cared for . We understand that many people feel anxious about visiting the dentist , but you can be assured that your comfort is our top priority .
 Your smile is in good hands ! The dentists , hygienists , and technicians here at Canoe Creek Family Dental have the education and experience to meet all the oral health needs of St. Cloud , Florida . We are dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of dental care through on - going training and continuing education in the latest techniques and equipment .
 Because oral health is integral to overall health we strive to provide comprehensive , lifetime care to the St. Cloud , Florida area . We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your immediate needs and establish preventative dental care that ensures your smile will last a lifetime !
 Our dental team is ready to give you a smile that looks as good as it feels . If you would like to reverse the dulling effects of diet and age , we offer a wide variety of highly effective teeth whitening techniques . We can also find the ideal method for correcting crooked teeth or a misaligned bite . If you are curious about our innovative products such as Invisalign clear aligners , our team will work with you to determine what method works best for your lifestyle and dental needs . Invisalign utilizes clear teeth aligners that are less noticeable than metal braces . They are also removable , making them an excellent choice for those who prefer versatility .
 Are you experiencing a toothache ? Have you chipped or broken a tooth ? Do you need a professional dental examination to find the cause of your pain ? At Canoe Creek Family Dental , our highly trained hygienists and dentists will conduct a thorough exam and consult with you on the results in order to determine the most effective , affordable , and comfortable treatment .
 Here at Canoe Creek Family Dental , we utilize the most advanced , up - to - date technology in order to diagnose and treat dental problems with the highest level of accuracy and effectiveness . You no longer have to deal with time - consuming , uncomfortable traditional dental x - rays . Instead , we use non - invasive , painless equipment to instantly produce high - resolution dental images and x - rays that allow our dentist to identify problems such as tooth decay , worn enamel , gum disease , or micro - fractures that would normally remain undetectable and untreated .
 We are able to reduce the duration of your dental visit to Canoe Creek Family Dental by using the iTero Element digital scanner to quickly obtain an extremely high - quality image of your entire dental structure . You are able to see not only the current condition of your teeth , but also a before - and - after - simulation of your ideal smile – and this is all done without the discomfort of using dental trays and impression goo to produce a physical model . The iTero Element scanner is non - invasive , convenient , and comfortable for dental imaging while allowing our dentist to deliver a higher level of care to our patients .
 Abscesses , tooth decay , infected gums , cavities and other oral health problems can be incredibly uncomfortable , and we are here to treat dental issues that just ca n't wait for your regular check - up . Whether you 're suffering from a painful cavity , cracked tooth , or a loose filling , please do n't hesitate to give us a call ! Research shows periodontal problems can potentially elevate the risk for other health issues , including diabetes , stroke and cardiovascular disease . Your health and comfort are our first priority . If you are in the St. Cloud , Florida area and experiencing serious oral pain , call Canoe Creek Family Dental directly at 321 - 805 - 4890 and one of our team members will schedule a consultation with you during our regular business hours .
 Our dental team is ready to help you achieve and maintain the smile you 've always dreamed of having . Call us today at 321 - 805 - 4890 to schedule an appointment for your comprehensive dental care .


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Store Update March 12 - anthemapps Webseite!
They could? What about all this being up for grabs at the end of strongholds as part of the vanity chest patch? Buy it or don't, but the devs will put out better content if people no longer buy the things you say they could do better. Constructive. Try that. I would like to see the shield on the colossus being available to customize. That's constructive.

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Store Update March 12 - anthemapps Webseite !
 They could ? What about all this being up for grabs at the end of strongholds as part of the vanity chest patch ? Buy it or do n't , but the devs will put out better content if people no longer buy the things you say they could do better . Constructive . Try that . I would like to see the shield on the colossus being available to customize . That 's constructive .


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text: A DNA-binding nonhistone protein, protein BA, was previously demonstrated to co-localize with U-snRNPs within discrete nuclear domains (Bennett, F. C., and L. C. Yeoman, 1985, Exp. Cell Res., 157:379-386). To further define the association of protein BA and U-snRNPs within these discrete nuclear domains, cells were fractionated in situ and the localization of the antigens determined by double-labeled immunofluorescence. Protein BA was extracted from the nucleus with the 2.0 M NaCl soluble chromatin fraction, while U-snRNPs were only partially extracted from the 2.0 M NaCl-resistant nuclear structures. U-snRNPs were extracted from the residual nuclear material by combined DNase I/RNase A digestions. Using an indirect immunoperoxidase technique and electron microscopy, protein BA was localized to interchromatinic regions of the cell nucleus. Protein BA was noted to share a number of chemical and physical properties with a family of cytoplasmic enzymes, the glutathione S-transferases. Comparison of the published amino acid composition of protein BA and glutathione S-transferases showed marked similarities. Nonhistone protein BA isolated from saline-EDTA nuclear extracts exhibited glutathione S-transferase activity with a variety of substrates. Substrate specificity and subunit analysis by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis revealed that it was a mixture of several glutathione S-transferase isoenzymes. Protein BA isolated from rat liver chromatin was shown by immunoblotting and peptide mapping techniques to be two glutathione S-transferase isoenzymes composed of the Yb and Yb' subunits. Glutathione S-transferase Yb subunits were demonstrated to be both nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins by indirect immunolocalization on rat liver cryosections. The identification of protein BA as glutathione S-transferase suggests that this family of multifunctional enzymes may play an important role in those nuclear domains containing U-snRNPs.

tokenized: A DNA - binding nonhistone protein , protein BA , was previously demonstrated to co - localize with U - snRNPs within discrete nuclear domains ( Bennett , F. C. , and L. C. Yeoman , 1985 , Exp . Cell Res . , 157:379 - 386 ) . To further define the association of protein BA and U - snRNPs within these discrete nuclear domains , cells were fractionated in situ and the localization of the antigens determined by double - labeled immunofluorescence . Protein BA was extracted from the nucleus with the 2.0 M NaCl soluble chromatin fraction , while U - snRNPs were only partially extracted from the 2.0 M NaCl - resistant nuclear structures . U - snRNPs were extracted from the residual nuclear material by combined DNase I / RNase A digestions . Using an indirect immunoperoxidase technique and electron microscopy , protein BA was localized to interchromatinic regions of the cell nucleus . Protein BA was noted to share a number of chemical and physical properties with a family of cytoplasmic enzymes , the glutathione S - transferases . Comparison of the published amino acid composition of protein BA and glutathione S - transferases showed marked similarities . Nonhistone protein BA isolated from saline - EDTA nuclear extracts exhibited glutathione S - transferase activity with a variety of substrates . Substrate specificity and subunit analysis by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis revealed that it was a mixture of several glutathione S - transferase isoenzymes . Protein BA isolated from rat liver chromatin was shown by immunoblotting and peptide mapping techniques to be two glutathione S - transferase isoenzymes composed of the Yb and Yb ' subunits . Glutathione S - transferase Yb subunits were demonstrated to be both nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins by indirect immunolocalization on rat liver cryosections . The identification of protein BA as glutathione S - transferase suggests that this family of multifunctional enzymes may play an important role in those nuclear domains containing U - snRNPs .


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Hong Kong is at a turning point in its cultural development. Amid the great expectations of the West Kowloon Cultural District;the opening of new public creative spaces at restored historic buildings like PMQ and Central Police Station; the buoyant art market created by headline-grabbing auctions and art fairs as well as the opening of galleries, arts and culture are beginning to take centre stage in a city once derided as “cultural desert”. Culture is the future.
In order to realise this future, Hong Kong needs not just artists and administrators, but also talented and professional journalists and critics who can bridge the communication gap between the art world and the public. Journalists and critics play a key role in the cultural ecology as they not only bring information to the audience, they also provide with the audience a critical perspective on arts and culture, which, at the end of the day, exist to make our society a better place.
This gave birth to Cultural Journalism Campus [CJC], a non-profit educational initiative that offers professional media experience to aspiring cultural journalists and art critics through a series of workshops and internships during the week of Art Basel in Hong Kong.
With the generous support from Goethe-Institut Hongkong and Arts in Heritage Research, CJC had a successful launch in 2014. The inaugural CJC Fellowship took place during Art Basel and had their writings published in CJC newspaper Culture Express, available at the art fair.
CJC Fellowship returned in 2015 with support from Goethe-Institut Hongkong. While we continued to publish Culture Express during Art Basel, we also launched our new website www.culturaljournalismcampus.org to publish fellows’ writings.
To my surprise, CJC Fellowship returns for a third edition in 2016. This couldn’t have been possible without the support from MILL6 Foundation as our partner institution. It hasn’t been easy to find a partner that shares my vision and I’m truly grateful for the support from MILL6 Foundation.
I’d like to thank all the friends and organisations for recognising Hong Kong’s need for better cultural journalism and art criticism and making CJC possible.

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Hong Kong is at a turning point in its cultural development . Amid the great expectations of the West Kowloon Cultural District;the opening of new public creative spaces at restored historic buildings like PMQ and Central Police Station ; the buoyant art market created by headline - grabbing auctions and art fairs as well as the opening of galleries , arts and culture are beginning to take centre stage in a city once derided as “ cultural desert ” . Culture is the future .
 In order to realise this future , Hong Kong needs not just artists and administrators , but also talented and professional journalists and critics who can bridge the communication gap between the art world and the public . Journalists and critics play a key role in the cultural ecology as they not only bring information to the audience , they also provide with the audience a critical perspective on arts and culture , which , at the end of the day , exist to make our society a better place .
 This gave birth to Cultural Journalism Campus [ CJC ] , a non - profit educational initiative that offers professional media experience to aspiring cultural journalists and art critics through a series of workshops and internships during the week of Art Basel in Hong Kong .
 With the generous support from Goethe - Institut Hongkong and Arts in Heritage Research , CJC had a successful launch in 2014 . The inaugural CJC Fellowship took place during Art Basel and had their writings published in CJC newspaper Culture Express , available at the art fair .
 CJC Fellowship returned in 2015 with support from Goethe - Institut Hongkong . While we continued to publish Culture Express during Art Basel , we also launched our new website www.culturaljournalismcampus.org to publish fellows ’ writings .
 To my surprise , CJC Fellowship returns for a third edition in 2016 . This could n’t have been possible without the support from MILL6 Foundation as our partner institution . It has n’t been easy to find a partner that shares my vision and I ’m truly grateful for the support from MILL6 Foundation .
 I ’d like to thank all the friends and organisations for recognising Hong Kong ’s need for better cultural journalism and art criticism and making CJC possible .


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Myndshft, a technology company that specializes in blockchain and artificial intelligence in healthcare, today announced that it plans to quadruple its team from 28 to over 100 employees this year. To accommodate this growth, Myndshft relocated from its 4,000-square-foot space to a new 11,000-square-foot office in the Red Mountain Business Park at 3256 N. Higley Road.
Mesa Mayor John Giles led the ribbon-cutting ceremony held March 20 and attended by Councilmember David Luna, Myndshft executives, staff, business neighbors, and local media. The move signals Myndshft's strong commitment to the Arizona technology community.
"Myndshft is a great addition to the Falcon Business District and their exponential growth is bringing high tech jobs to Mesa," said Mayor John Giles. "Healthcare administration is changing and MyndShft is leading the way in using technology to simplify processes."
"The City of Mesa has focused on making the Falcon District a hub for high-tech businesses, and to see a company like Myndshft not only continue to make it their home base, but also quadruple the company in size is a real win for District 5 and the City of Mesa," said Councilmember David Luna. "I am thrilled they will continue to call this area home and I look forward to watching them continue to grow and expand."
Myndshft's new office will allow for future growth and expanded strategic partnerships within Arizona's burgeoning digital-health sector. Founded in 2015 with 2 employees, Myndshft has experienced hypergrowth rates of 400% with plans to aggressively recruit 75-85 employees over the next nine months across all its departments, particularly in sales, software engineering and operations. The open-concept office space, much like the Myndshft product, is designed to foster efficiency and collaboration among teams.
"We decided to stay in the Phoenix/Mesa area because of its strong local workforce and high quality of living," said Ron Wince, founder and CEO, Myndshft. "There's a young and educated workforce in place, which helps to create a viable talent pool for a tech company like ours."
Arizona is ranked No. 9 among the 50 states in tech-industry employment (source: Cyberstates 2017 Innovation Score). It also ranks No. 14 in innovation among all states based on an analysis of tech startups, new tech business establishments and new tech patents.
To view current job openings, visit https://www.myndshft.com/about-myndshft/careers/.
Myndshft Technologies is powering the next generation of healthcare administration with blockchain and artificial intelligence. Through their proprietary cognitive blockchain platform, Myndshft is simplifying claims management and prior authorizations, and leading the shift to value-based care. For more information, visit www.myndshft.com.

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Myndshft , a technology company that specializes in blockchain and artificial intelligence in healthcare , today announced that it plans to quadruple its team from 28 to over 100 employees this year . To accommodate this growth , Myndshft relocated from its 4,000 - square - foot space to a new 11,000 - square - foot office in the Red Mountain Business Park at 3256 N. Higley Road .
 Mesa Mayor John Giles led the ribbon - cutting ceremony held March 20 and attended by Councilmember David Luna , Myndshft executives , staff , business neighbors , and local media . The move signals Myndshft 's strong commitment to the Arizona technology community .
 " Myndshft is a great addition to the Falcon Business District and their exponential growth is bringing high tech jobs to Mesa , " said Mayor John Giles . " Healthcare administration is changing and MyndShft is leading the way in using technology to simplify processes . "
 " The City of Mesa has focused on making the Falcon District a hub for high - tech businesses , and to see a company like Myndshft not only continue to make it their home base , but also quadruple the company in size is a real win for District 5 and the City of Mesa , " said Councilmember David Luna . " I am thrilled they will continue to call this area home and I look forward to watching them continue to grow and expand . "
 Myndshft 's new office will allow for future growth and expanded strategic partnerships within Arizona 's burgeoning digital - health sector . Founded in 2015 with 2 employees , Myndshft has experienced hypergrowth rates of 400 % with plans to aggressively recruit 75 - 85 employees over the next nine months across all its departments , particularly in sales , software engineering and operations . The open - concept office space , much like the Myndshft product , is designed to foster efficiency and collaboration among teams .
 " We decided to stay in the Phoenix / Mesa area because of its strong local workforce and high quality of living , " said Ron Wince , founder and CEO , Myndshft . " There 's a young and educated workforce in place , which helps to create a viable talent pool for a tech company like ours . "
 Arizona is ranked No . 9 among the 50 states in tech - industry employment ( source : Cyberstates 2017 Innovation Score ) . It also ranks No . 14 in innovation among all states based on an analysis of tech startups , new tech business establishments and new tech patents .
 To view current job openings , visit https://www.myndshft.com/about-myndshft/careers/.
 Myndshft Technologies is powering the next generation of healthcare administration with blockchain and artificial intelligence . Through their proprietary cognitive blockchain platform , Myndshft is simplifying claims management and prior authorizations , and leading the shift to value - based care . For more information , visit www.myndshft.com .


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Concrete Sealing Guys is here for all your needs concerning Concrete Sealing in Pine Grove , WV . Our workforce of skilled experts will provide the solutions that you need with the most sophisticated solutions available . We are going to use high quality materials and money saving solutions to guarantee that you 'll get the best service at the greatest value . Call us at 800 - 634 - 1690 and we will be glad to investigate your options , resolve your concerns , and organize an appointment to commence arranging your job .
 Conserving money is an important part of your venture . Yet , saving your money should n't ever signify that you compromise excellent quality with Concrete Sealing in Pine Grove , WV . Our endeavors to save you money are not going to eliminate the excellence of our work . Our mission is to be certain that you receive the highest quality products and a result which endures through the years . This is attainable since we recognize how to save time and cash on products and labor . Save your time and funds by simply contacting Concrete Sealing Guys now . Call 800 - 634 - 1690 to talk with our customer care reps , right now .
 You should be informed with regards to Concrete Sealing in Pine Grove , WV . We wo n't encourage you to come up with poor judgments , as we know exactly what we are undertaking , and we make sure you know very well what to expect from the venture . You will not confront any kind of surprises whenever you choose Concrete Sealing Guys . Start by talking over your task with our customer service associates once you call 800 - 634 - 1690 . We 're going to go over your concerns whenever you contact us and help you get arranged with a meeting . We work with you through the entire project , and our staff is going to show up on time and ready .
 Whenever you are organizing a process regarding Concrete Sealing in Pine Grove , WV , there are several great reasons to prefer Concrete Sealing Guys . We 've got the top customer satisfaction scores , the best supplies , and the most helpful and reliable cash saving solutions . We fully understand your preferences and intentions , and we 're here to serve you using our practical experience . Whenever you need Concrete Sealing in Pine Grove , get in touch with Concrete Sealing Guys at 800 - 634 - 1690 , and we will be beyond glad to help you .


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Untold Lives : a sequence of poems.
By: Brindabella Press: DOBSON, Rosemary.
With a wood engraving, 'Breakaway', by Mike Hudson. #108 of 240 numbered copies, signed by the poet, and the printer, Alec Bolton. Hand-set and -printed. Tall 8vo. 36pp. Hand-bound by Robin Tait in cloth-backed papered boards with mylar dustwrapper. A fine clean copy. Owner's bookplate. *** The 25th publication of Alec Bolton's Brindabella Press / Officina Brindabella (the latter title used between 1985 and 1992).
Title: Untold Lives : a sequence of poems.
Author Name: Brindabella Press: DOBSON, Rosemary.

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Untold Lives : a sequence of poems . Untold Lives : a sequence of poems .
 Untold Lives : a sequence of poems .
 By : Brindabella Press : DOBSON , Rosemary .
 With a wood engraving , ' Breakaway ' , by Mike Hudson . # 108 of 240 numbered copies , signed by the poet , and the printer , Alec Bolton . Hand - set and -printed . Tall 8vo . 36pp . Hand - bound by Robin Tait in cloth - backed papered boards with mylar dustwrapper . A fine clean copy . Owner 's bookplate . * * * The 25th publication of Alec Bolton 's Brindabella Press / Officina Brindabella ( the latter title used between 1985 and 1992 ) .
 Title : Untold Lives : a sequence of poems .
 Author Name : Brindabella Press : DOBSON , Rosemary .


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We always try upon impress to our clients the importance of working with us to develop a complete marketing ecosystem: website, social media, photos, video, and copy. As all of these elements are interconnected and impact each other, it’s important to ensure that each are considered and built with the other in mind when they are being developed or produced, and never in a silo. (read more about ecosystems here). Connecting dots between these different channels and utilizing the assets across the entire ecosystem is the most effective to getting your message across. It's considered best practice, but sometimes we find that our clients are so busy or mired in the details that they have a hard time looking at their project through the 50ft lens, which lucky for them is just a part of our process before commencing any work.
With our good friends over at Parker Services, a local, high-end plumbing company featured in some of the city's best restaurants and homes, we got to work on the complete creative suite together. From cooking up a new brand identity, portfolio photos, optimized social pages and a fresh website, to SEO-friendly site copy, team uniforms and vehicle graphics, we worked head-to-toe with Parker Services. We saw an opportunity to develop a visual and voice narrative that stood out from the competition, drawing on brands outside of their industry for inspiration.
While it's sometimes easier to piece-meal projects together, both mentally and budgetarily, there is a greater risk of working off a disjointed ecosystem. From imagery and video, to copy and graphic assets, optimizing all your channels to work together is the best way to get the most bang for your buck. Check out some of the work we did for Parker Services below, as well as the process we took to get to our end result.
We started with a simple brand identity that spoke to their customer and a heritage feel.
Next we went and shot photos of their latest projects, like Optimism Brewery.
As well as their fine work in private residences.
Then we used their new photo assets to create a slick and manageable website.
And optimized their social media channels.
And nothing says "plumbing company" without some good t-shirts, hoodies, and hats for the crew.
Nate Parker, of Parker Services looks pretty good in his signature jacket and hat, in front of their custom van.
A few weeks back we got to work with one of our favorite clients, Therm-a-Rest, on a series of product videos shot in the North Cascades. If you've never been to the North Cascades, going during fall may be one of the best times to go, but any time of year is worth a visit. We used the quaint and scenic town of Mazama as a basecamp for the week's shoot, which is gorgeous in and of itself, and headed into the hills for three days of on-location action.
We feel lucky to be able to call this work, and even luckier to share these adventures with a crew we get to call friends. Stay tuned for the final videos once they are released, but in the meantime check out some behind-the-scenes photos.
Location scouting days aren't so bad when this is the destination.
Six inches off the ground, or six feet? It's all in your head.
It's well worth waking up at the crack of dawn to capture time lapses from a place like this.
This crew is tight. Like too many people cramped in a #vanlife tight.
Katie is busy setting up the Ronin while Penny poses in the background for an unknown photographer.
It's not all fun and games on a shoot, but a lot of the times it is.
Everyone busy setting up the campsite scene.
Heading downhill for a two mile hike back from our high-alpine location.
Earlier this summer we were fortunate to be able to work with our friends at Therma-a-Rest to produce their latest brand video. After a weekend spent in Leavenworth hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and hanging around a roaring campfire, this is what we came away with. The only thing better than getting to work on projects like this is working on them with some of your best friends.
It's been an incredible year almost now that we've been working with these guys and it has been fun to offer our full suite of services and watch all of our hard work come to life! Recently we shot some photos for a new campaign launch up in Bellingham, Washington for their me and GO line of insoles and finally got to see the print collateral come together! Check it out!
As cliche as it may be, we at WAU tend to refer to each other as Swiss Army knives. Complete with a wide range of different tools and functions, adept at handling many different situations, and always able to open a bottle. A perfect example of this broad, yet sharp skill set comes from Ben Lindbloom. In addition to crushing his daily Social Strategist & Client Manager duties, Ben is our principal photographer. Over the last year, Ben's photography skills have hit puberty and blossomed while creating high quality images for many WAU clients as well as for his side projects.
There's so much to say about this one but right now we are incredibly inspired by and proud of his continued work with famed heritage outdoor brand, Filson. Ben's photos have begun to grace both catalog and web pages. Check out some of his work below, on his website, and keep an eye out for Filson's latest print catalogs. With an ever growing adoration for the brand, it has been a privilege and adventure traveling across the plains of Montana, the mountain ranges of Alaska and his very own backyard of the Snoqualmie Pass. Can not wait to see where the next adventure takes him! Take a look at some pictures from his latest shoot in AK, and follow him on instagram.
Plants, animals, water, and us humans are all connected through an important and intricate ecosystem. Remove a species of plants and a species of animals will fail, poison the water and we’ll all have a hard time. The marketing ecosystem is no different. From social media sites, websites, email newsletters, and brick and mortar locations, connecting and utilizing these different channels the best way possible is key to getting your message across.
While not nearly as important to our survival and existence as the natural world’s ecosystem, recognizing and leveraging the balance between different marketing channels is key to a successful marketing campaign. A strong campaign hits the mark across all social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Friendster, and works in conjunction with your other marketing messages like email, your website, in-store POP, etc..
Learning how to leverage, keep track of, and sync up all of your channels is the hard part, but not impossible. It’s not just giant brands with huge marketing budgets making the most noise on the internet, anyone can leverage the tools at their fingertips. With the right goals and intentions in mind, they can inspire masses to take action. Spend time to identify what your message and intended output for your social campaign needs to look like, and look at how to use each of your channels uniquely to push that message. Tailoring those messages to the audience and the channel with an appropriate call to action is key to gaining any traction from your campaign.
These days, there are a lot of marketing buzzwords floating around, (like ecosystem!) and even more people who throw them in conversation to sound intelligent, but being able to execute a plan that works with the ecosystem is another thing. With the right guidance, planning, and an understanding of best practices per channel, even the smallest businesses can launch a colossal marketing campaign. Interested in learning more or extending the reach of your current ecosystem? Hit us up! We’d be more than happy to help!
The balance between your caffeine, alcohol and water intake.
Eating enough fruits and vegetables to balance out that frozen pizza diet.
The balance between aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
The number of people who commute by bus, bike, and car.
The amount of acceptable “sun tan” before you just look burnt.
A professional in every sense of the word, Kimmy Fasani is a true Outlier. Not only one of the most talented female snowboarder of all time, but a stand up citizen and a role model for all. After a pretty bad injury a couple years ago, she could have easily hung up her hat and took it easy, but she rose to the challenge and rehabbed past what her doctors could have ever expected. In the process, she not only was able to snowboard again, but she discovered new passions like mountain biking and rock climbing and became a more well-rounded athlete. In addition to all of this, she is also one of the nicest and most genuine people you could ever hope to meet. She was generous enough to make some time during a trans-oceanic flight to catch up with us about her recovery, filming with her skier husband, Chris Benchetler, and her budding triathlon career.
[Outliers] Being an outlier is pretty important to taking on a career as a professional snowboarder, do you think it was in your DNA to be an outlier, or was it a conscious choice you made to be different?
[Kimmy] I grew up knowing I always wanted to do something unordinary. I loved pushing myself and I was pretty fearless, so it seemed natural to be an Outlier.
[O] You suffered through a couple years of injuries lately, but now you seem to be stronger than ever, that has to be brutal, both emotionally and physically. As someone who depends on their body for their paychecks, what goes through your mind and how do you stay motivated through recovery?
[K] I have gone through a lot of changes and growth in the past three years, and my injury was a big part of that. Just when I thought I had a good balance with my snowboarding, progressing my riding, and my sponsors, I had a major injury take place. The most important thing for me was to stay positive and focus on the day-to-day tasks of rehabilitation and healing. When my doctor said most athletes may not recovery 100% from what I had done to my body, I chose to be the small percentage that would recover beyond 100%.
I worked so hard to get back to full strength, both physically and mentally. I really had to detach from all the goals I had before I got hurt, and realign myself with things that were going to be realistic with my year off snow and a slow progression back into this sport that brought me so much happiness. I tried not to stress too much about my contracts and their longevity because those were elements I could not be in control of, all I could control was my rehab process.
[O] You spent some of your time away from the snow getting into biking and even ending up doing a triathlon, did you ever see yourself getting into that realm? Did your recovery time open those doors?
[K] I had always wanted to do a triathlon and decided it was a fun, very ambitious, but a great goal to check off while I had to be off the hill. Biking and this triathlon gave me a way to see growth and progression as I recovered. They helped me mentally realize I could do anything I put my mind to.
[O] What was it like to get involved with another sector of the active lifestyle industry? Did you notice any major cultural differences between the two sports?
[K] Getting the chance to work with Chris MacCormmick, a professional triathlete, was really cool and inspiring. There are so many ways to push our minds and bodies, and being able to test out my abilities in that arena was a great experience. We share a lot of similarities in how we all push through challenges. I would love to continue to do triathlons for this reason.
[O] In addition to snowboarding and cycling, you seem to be a very active rock climber and hiker, how do those activities help your snowboarding?
[K] Rock climbing and hiking have been really fun activities to keep me outside during the off-season. Both these sports help keep me mentally and physically challenged and strong. They help me stay in the moment and great ways to spend time in the mountains and in nature. Climbing was pretty intimidating to get into because there were a lot of elements I had to trust before I felt comfortable on the rock, and I had to learn to trust my gear (harness, ropes, and belayer). I love climbing because it forces me to be present and stay in the moment. It’s a very mental sport; if your mind isn’t in the right place you may not make it up the route.
Hiking and trail running are other hobbies because I love seeing the mountains by trail. It’s serene, peaceful, and also exhilarating and exhausting. I have a deep appreciation for being able to use my body to its fullest capacity since I got hurt. These two outlets are my favorite ways to stay in shape.
[O] Your health and healthy living seem to be a big aspect of your life, is that a byproduct of getting older, or is it pretty much mandatory to being a professional athlete these days?
[K] I think living a healthy and active life is something we all learn through experience. I have had a lot of people in my family struggle or pass away from cancer, and I want to do as much as possible to stay healthy in the hopes of avoiding it myself. I also find that living a healthy lifestyle makes me and my body feel good. I try to live life to the fullest and eat everything in moderation because of the things I have seen or have gone through personally. I think it’s important to be aware of what we are putting in our bodies, but I don’t think it’s mandatory to be “healthy" to be a snowboarder. However, being healthy and staying fit will probably give some riders more longevity in their careers. I especially noticed that being strong and having a healthy diet before I got hurt helped tremendously as I recovered.
[O] It must be hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you spend most of the year traveling around the world, what are some of the things you do that other people could work into their lives to stay healthy?
[K] Creating a routine while on the road has been really important to maintaining my lifestyle. I always have healthy snacks in my bag and I try to eat pure, unpackaged foods as much as possible. I try to eat mostly organic, and personally have chosen to limit my meat intake unless I know where the meat is from.
As for activity, I always have my running shoes in my bag. Since filming in the backcountry is pretty hard on my body with the hiking, sledding, falling, etc, I don’t stress too much about working out in a gym everyday during winter. If I have a have a handful of down days in a row while waiting for weather to clear, I will go bouldering or workout in a local gym.
[O] Last season, you filmed with your husband, pro skier Chris Benchetler, and the Nimbus Independent crew, how did that arrangement come about? Was that the first time you have had the chance to film with your husband?
[K] It was a really great experience being able to film with Chris and his crew last season. I was having a hard time finding a place on a backcountry crew and these guys were awesome to let me tag along with them. That was the first time Chris and I had spent continuous time in the backcountry together. There were times where we would look at each other standing at the top of a jump and we would just start laughing because we got to share our passions for the mountains and winter sports together.
[O] Did you notice any differences between filming with skiers and filming with snowboarders?
[K] Filming with snowboarders and skiers has a lot of similarities, like terrain and feature choices. However, skiers can generate speed more quickly on an in-run to a jump than a snowboarder because of their poles and being able to skate with their skis. Therefore, some of the jumps and lines skiers pick can have limitations for a snowboarder.
[O] A lot of women and girls look to you as an inspiration, which must be flattering, but who do you look up to and why? Have you had a chance to meet any of your role models the way people get to meet you and get inspired?
[K] I am always very humbled and flattered when others tell me I have inspired them. Some of my biggest role models have been men and women who step outside the norm and have overcome challenges, which have led them to success. I can’t say I have one specific role model, but I am constantly being inspired by others who live life with a positive and ambitious attitude.
[O] Burton released your full part from the 2014 season, which must have been a relief after being out of the action for so long, are you proud of what you were able to put out?
[K] I am so grateful to have something to show for last season and even though my segment wasn’t my best snowboarding or filled with new tricks, I am proud that I was able to get back on my board and push myself out of my comfort zone while staying healthy. My injury played a big toll on my mind, and more than anything I just wanted to know that I could come back and be comfortably scared again. I really struggled to land tricks last year and I think part of it was that my body wasn't ready or strong enough to be hitting the jumps I was hitting. Mentally I had to try, and falling made me realize I was going to be okay! I’m hoping that this season I can start trying new tricks and showcasing the type of riding I know I am capable of.
[O] Can you tell us what you have in store for this season?
[K] This season I will be building a video part for the Transworld Snowboarding movie, which is really exciting! I just arrived in Japan with the Nimbus Independent crew and will spend majority of my season with them again. I am just trying to wait to see what Mother Nature does with snow and let my travel plans be dictated by her weather patterns.
[O] If you could travel back in time and talk to 14-year old Kimmy, what do you think she would think of this woman standing before her? Is there anything you would want to tell her?
[K] 14-year old Kimmy would be astonished that all of her childhood dreams have been fulfilled and that she could accomplish so much in life and snowboarding. At 14-years old my dad had just passed away and I was a mess. I was pretty challenging for my mom and snowboarding was honestly what kept me out of a lot of trouble. At that point in my life I had two choices, one was to stay positive and chase sports as a way to stay sane. The other would have been a dark road that probably would not have ended too well. Having a mom who was so supportive of me and my passions helped me chose the first option.
Looking back I would tell my 14-year old self to stay encouraged, positive, patient, and trust that all the bad will be overshadowed by the good. All of the struggles will be worth it in the end and your life will be even more beautiful than you can imagine! The dark moments in life will only make you a stronger and enlightened person in the end.
A decade ago, "content marketing" wasn't even a thing, yet there were plenty of us already laying the ground work for what would arguably become one of the most pervasive buzz words in marketing. Early on I saw the gap between marketers, the folks creating the strategies and budgets, and those who were expected to execute on those strategies and develop the assets in order to fulfill them. Enter Puget Sound Creative and plenty of other companies who would serve as bridges to those gaps. I have found that having marketers and creators sitting at the same table is crucial to any content and brand marketing strategy. Everyone who works with us has cross-functional backgrounds and, at minimum, a solid understanding of all facets of our business and offering. All our creatives and collaborators have been hand-picked with our values and clients in mind.
2015 marks the 4th year of what has been an incredible journey for myself and all of the people who have trusted and believed in what we have been building over here at Puget Sound Creative. I set out to create a platform to connect creatives, marketers, and individuals pioneering this incredibly inspiring wellspring of ideas and visual narrative, driving the future of marketing to the businesses that need it most. At that time, many saw this concept and my vision as a "unicorn". I too, was not 100% sure how exactly it was going to pan out, but in the least, I knew that we would have fun making magic with some really great people along the way, and off we went.
So here we are. PSC has scaled from being one person in a basement room in a house shared with a couple friends, consisting of long nights and longer days with intermittent breaks for food and play. Now we're up to 5+ full time employees, a collection of incredible collaborators, and an office space! I am pleased to say that we are not your typical "agency". We believe that every single company and individual has a unique story and that deserves a tailored relationship with the tools and mechanisms for which we would expect to help tell their story. We do not have MBA's, we do not have the fanciest tools and buzzwords in our back pockets, (However, I may have a few good ones) and we certainly do not wear ties or power suits (Though I do think I might like one). We do have fun, we are constantly creating for our clients and in our personal lives, and we are certainly inspired by all of our clients, friends, and collaborators. We hope to be able to inspire you and your customers as well.

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We always try upon impress to our clients the importance of working with us to develop a complete marketing ecosystem : website , social media , photos , video , and copy . As all of these elements are interconnected and impact each other , it ’s important to ensure that each are considered and built with the other in mind when they are being developed or produced , and never in a silo . ( read more about ecosystems here ) . Connecting dots between these different channels and utilizing the assets across the entire ecosystem is the most effective to getting your message across . It 's considered best practice , but sometimes we find that our clients are so busy or mired in the details that they have a hard time looking at their project through the 50 ft lens , which lucky for them is just a part of our process before commencing any work .
 With our good friends over at Parker Services , a local , high - end plumbing company featured in some of the city 's best restaurants and homes , we got to work on the complete creative suite together . From cooking up a new brand identity , portfolio photos , optimized social pages and a fresh website , to SEO - friendly site copy , team uniforms and vehicle graphics , we worked head - to - toe with Parker Services . We saw an opportunity to develop a visual and voice narrative that stood out from the competition , drawing on brands outside of their industry for inspiration .
 While it 's sometimes easier to piece - meal projects together , both mentally and budgetarily , there is a greater risk of working off a disjointed ecosystem . From imagery and video , to copy and graphic assets , optimizing all your channels to work together is the best way to get the most bang for your buck . Check out some of the work we did for Parker Services below , as well as the process we took to get to our end result .
 We started with a simple brand identity that spoke to their customer and a heritage feel .
 Next we went and shot photos of their latest projects , like Optimism Brewery .
 As well as their fine work in private residences .
 Then we used their new photo assets to create a slick and manageable website .
 And optimized their social media channels .
 And nothing says " plumbing company " without some good t - shirts , hoodies , and hats for the crew .
 Nate Parker , of Parker Services looks pretty good in his signature jacket and hat , in front of their custom van .
 A few weeks back we got to work with one of our favorite clients , Therm - a - Rest , on a series of product videos shot in the North Cascades . If you 've never been to the North Cascades , going during fall may be one of the best times to go , but any time of year is worth a visit . We used the quaint and scenic town of Mazama as a basecamp for the week 's shoot , which is gorgeous in and of itself , and headed into the hills for three days of on - location action .
 We feel lucky to be able to call this work , and even luckier to share these adventures with a crew we get to call friends . Stay tuned for the final videos once they are released , but in the meantime check out some behind - the - scenes photos .
 Location scouting days are n't so bad when this is the destination .
 Six inches off the ground , or six feet ? It 's all in your head .
 It 's well worth waking up at the crack of dawn to capture time lapses from a place like this .
 This crew is tight . Like too many people cramped in a # vanlife tight .
 Katie is busy setting up the Ronin while Penny poses in the background for an unknown photographer .
 It 's not all fun and games on a shoot , but a lot of the times it is .
 Everyone busy setting up the campsite scene .
 Heading downhill for a two mile hike back from our high - alpine location .
 Earlier this summer we were fortunate to be able to work with our friends at Therma - a - Rest to produce their latest brand video . After a weekend spent in Leavenworth hiking , mountain biking , rock climbing , and hanging around a roaring campfire , this is what we came away with . The only thing better than getting to work on projects like this is working on them with some of your best friends .
 It 's been an incredible year almost now that we 've been working with these guys and it has been fun to offer our full suite of services and watch all of our hard work come to life ! Recently we shot some photos for a new campaign launch up in Bellingham , Washington for their me and GO line of insoles and finally got to see the print collateral come together ! Check it out !
 As cliche as it may be , we at WAU tend to refer to each other as Swiss Army knives . Complete with a wide range of different tools and functions , adept at handling many different situations , and always able to open a bottle . A perfect example of this broad , yet sharp skill set comes from Ben Lindbloom . In addition to crushing his daily Social Strategist & Client Manager duties , Ben is our principal photographer . Over the last year , Ben 's photography skills have hit puberty and blossomed while creating high quality images for many WAU clients as well as for his side projects .
 There 's so much to say about this one but right now we are incredibly inspired by and proud of his continued work with famed heritage outdoor brand , Filson . Ben 's photos have begun to grace both catalog and web pages . Check out some of his work below , on his website , and keep an eye out for Filson 's latest print catalogs . With an ever growing adoration for the brand , it has been a privilege and adventure traveling across the plains of Montana , the mountain ranges of Alaska and his very own backyard of the Snoqualmie Pass . Can not wait to see where the next adventure takes him ! Take a look at some pictures from his latest shoot in AK , and follow him on instagram .
 Plants , animals , water , and us humans are all connected through an important and intricate ecosystem . Remove a species of plants and a species of animals will fail , poison the water and we ’ll all have a hard time . The marketing ecosystem is no different . From social media sites , websites , email newsletters , and brick and mortar locations , connecting and utilizing these different channels the best way possible is key to getting your message across .
 While not nearly as important to our survival and existence as the natural world ’s ecosystem , recognizing and leveraging the balance between different marketing channels is key to a successful marketing campaign . A strong campaign hits the mark across all social media channels : Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , MySpace , Friendster , and works in conjunction with your other marketing messages like email , your website , in - store POP , etc ..
 Learning how to leverage , keep track of , and sync up all of your channels is the hard part , but not impossible . It ’s not just giant brands with huge marketing budgets making the most noise on the internet , anyone can leverage the tools at their fingertips . With the right goals and intentions in mind , they can inspire masses to take action . Spend time to identify what your message and intended output for your social campaign needs to look like , and look at how to use each of your channels uniquely to push that message . Tailoring those messages to the audience and the channel with an appropriate call to action is key to gaining any traction from your campaign .
 These days , there are a lot of marketing buzzwords floating around , ( like ecosystem ! ) and even more people who throw them in conversation to sound intelligent , but being able to execute a plan that works with the ecosystem is another thing . With the right guidance , planning , and an understanding of best practices per channel , even the smallest businesses can launch a colossal marketing campaign . Interested in learning more or extending the reach of your current ecosystem ? Hit us up ! We ’d be more than happy to help !
 The balance between your caffeine , alcohol and water intake .
 Eating enough fruits and vegetables to balance out that frozen pizza diet .
 The balance between aperture , shutter speed , ISO .
 The number of people who commute by bus , bike , and car .
 The amount of acceptable “ sun tan ” before you just look burnt .
 A professional in every sense of the word , Kimmy Fasani is a true Outlier . Not only one of the most talented female snowboarder of all time , but a stand up citizen and a role model for all . After a pretty bad injury a couple years ago , she could have easily hung up her hat and took it easy , but she rose to the challenge and rehabbed past what her doctors could have ever expected . In the process , she not only was able to snowboard again , but she discovered new passions like mountain biking and rock climbing and became a more well - rounded athlete . In addition to all of this , she is also one of the nicest and most genuine people you could ever hope to meet . She was generous enough to make some time during a trans - oceanic flight to catch up with us about her recovery , filming with her skier husband , Chris Benchetler , and her budding triathlon career .
 [ Outliers ] Being an outlier is pretty important to taking on a career as a professional snowboarder , do you think it was in your DNA to be an outlier , or was it a conscious choice you made to be different ?
 [ Kimmy ] I grew up knowing I always wanted to do something unordinary . I loved pushing myself and I was pretty fearless , so it seemed natural to be an Outlier .
 [ O ] You suffered through a couple years of injuries lately , but now you seem to be stronger than ever , that has to be brutal , both emotionally and physically . As someone who depends on their body for their paychecks , what goes through your mind and how do you stay motivated through recovery ?
 [ K ] I have gone through a lot of changes and growth in the past three years , and my injury was a big part of that . Just when I thought I had a good balance with my snowboarding , progressing my riding , and my sponsors , I had a major injury take place . The most important thing for me was to stay positive and focus on the day - to - day tasks of rehabilitation and healing . When my doctor said most athletes may not recovery 100 % from what I had done to my body , I chose to be the small percentage that would recover beyond 100 % .
 I worked so hard to get back to full strength , both physically and mentally . I really had to detach from all the goals I had before I got hurt , and realign myself with things that were going to be realistic with my year off snow and a slow progression back into this sport that brought me so much happiness . I tried not to stress too much about my contracts and their longevity because those were elements I could not be in control of , all I could control was my rehab process .
 [ O ] You spent some of your time away from the snow getting into biking and even ending up doing a triathlon , did you ever see yourself getting into that realm ? Did your recovery time open those doors ?
 [ K ] I had always wanted to do a triathlon and decided it was a fun , very ambitious , but a great goal to check off while I had to be off the hill . Biking and this triathlon gave me a way to see growth and progression as I recovered . They helped me mentally realize I could do anything I put my mind to .
 [ O ] What was it like to get involved with another sector of the active lifestyle industry ? Did you notice any major cultural differences between the two sports ?
 [ K ] Getting the chance to work with Chris MacCormmick , a professional triathlete , was really cool and inspiring . There are so many ways to push our minds and bodies , and being able to test out my abilities in that arena was a great experience . We share a lot of similarities in how we all push through challenges . I would love to continue to do triathlons for this reason .
 [ O ] In addition to snowboarding and cycling , you seem to be a very active rock climber and hiker , how do those activities help your snowboarding ?
 [ K ] Rock climbing and hiking have been really fun activities to keep me outside during the off - season . Both these sports help keep me mentally and physically challenged and strong . They help me stay in the moment and great ways to spend time in the mountains and in nature . Climbing was pretty intimidating to get into because there were a lot of elements I had to trust before I felt comfortable on the rock , and I had to learn to trust my gear ( harness , ropes , and belayer ) . I love climbing because it forces me to be present and stay in the moment . It ’s a very mental sport ; if your mind is n’t in the right place you may not make it up the route .
 Hiking and trail running are other hobbies because I love seeing the mountains by trail . It ’s serene , peaceful , and also exhilarating and exhausting . I have a deep appreciation for being able to use my body to its fullest capacity since I got hurt . These two outlets are my favorite ways to stay in shape .
 [ O ] Your health and healthy living seem to be a big aspect of your life , is that a byproduct of getting older , or is it pretty much mandatory to being a professional athlete these days ?
 [ K ] I think living a healthy and active life is something we all learn through experience . I have had a lot of people in my family struggle or pass away from cancer , and I want to do as much as possible to stay healthy in the hopes of avoiding it myself . I also find that living a healthy lifestyle makes me and my body feel good . I try to live life to the fullest and eat everything in moderation because of the things I have seen or have gone through personally . I think it ’s important to be aware of what we are putting in our bodies , but I do n’t think it ’s mandatory to be “ healthy " to be a snowboarder . However , being healthy and staying fit will probably give some riders more longevity in their careers . I especially noticed that being strong and having a healthy diet before I got hurt helped tremendously as I recovered .
 [ O ] It must be hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you spend most of the year traveling around the world , what are some of the things you do that other people could work into their lives to stay healthy ?
 [ K ] Creating a routine while on the road has been really important to maintaining my lifestyle . I always have healthy snacks in my bag and I try to eat pure , unpackaged foods as much as possible . I try to eat mostly organic , and personally have chosen to limit my meat intake unless I know where the meat is from .
 As for activity , I always have my running shoes in my bag . Since filming in the backcountry is pretty hard on my body with the hiking , sledding , falling , etc , I do n’t stress too much about working out in a gym everyday during winter . If I have a have a handful of down days in a row while waiting for weather to clear , I will go bouldering or workout in a local gym .
 [ O ] Last season , you filmed with your husband , pro skier Chris Benchetler , and the Nimbus Independent crew , how did that arrangement come about ? Was that the first time you have had the chance to film with your husband ?
 [ K ] It was a really great experience being able to film with Chris and his crew last season . I was having a hard time finding a place on a backcountry crew and these guys were awesome to let me tag along with them . That was the first time Chris and I had spent continuous time in the backcountry together . There were times where we would look at each other standing at the top of a jump and we would just start laughing because we got to share our passions for the mountains and winter sports together .
 [ O ] Did you notice any differences between filming with skiers and filming with snowboarders ?
 [ K ] Filming with snowboarders and skiers has a lot of similarities , like terrain and feature choices . However , skiers can generate speed more quickly on an in - run to a jump than a snowboarder because of their poles and being able to skate with their skis . Therefore , some of the jumps and lines skiers pick can have limitations for a snowboarder .
 [ O ] A lot of women and girls look to you as an inspiration , which must be flattering , but who do you look up to and why ? Have you had a chance to meet any of your role models the way people get to meet you and get inspired ?
 [ K ] I am always very humbled and flattered when others tell me I have inspired them . Some of my biggest role models have been men and women who step outside the norm and have overcome challenges , which have led them to success . I ca n’t say I have one specific role model , but I am constantly being inspired by others who live life with a positive and ambitious attitude .
 [ O ] Burton released your full part from the 2014 season , which must have been a relief after being out of the action for so long , are you proud of what you were able to put out ?
 [ K ] I am so grateful to have something to show for last season and even though my segment was n’t my best snowboarding or filled with new tricks , I am proud that I was able to get back on my board and push myself out of my comfort zone while staying healthy . My injury played a big toll on my mind , and more than anything I just wanted to know that I could come back and be comfortably scared again . I really struggled to land tricks last year and I think part of it was that my body was n't ready or strong enough to be hitting the jumps I was hitting . Mentally I had to try , and falling made me realize I was going to be okay ! I ’m hoping that this season I can start trying new tricks and showcasing the type of riding I know I am capable of .
 [ O ] Can you tell us what you have in store for this season ?
 [ K ] This season I will be building a video part for the Transworld Snowboarding movie , which is really exciting ! I just arrived in Japan with the Nimbus Independent crew and will spend majority of my season with them again . I am just trying to wait to see what Mother Nature does with snow and let my travel plans be dictated by her weather patterns .
 [ O ] If you could travel back in time and talk to 14 - year old Kimmy , what do you think she would think of this woman standing before her ? Is there anything you would want to tell her ?
 [ K ] 14 - year old Kimmy would be astonished that all of her childhood dreams have been fulfilled and that she could accomplish so much in life and snowboarding . At 14 - years old my dad had just passed away and I was a mess . I was pretty challenging for my mom and snowboarding was honestly what kept me out of a lot of trouble . At that point in my life I had two choices , one was to stay positive and chase sports as a way to stay sane . The other would have been a dark road that probably would not have ended too well . Having a mom who was so supportive of me and my passions helped me chose the first option .
 Looking back I would tell my 14 - year old self to stay encouraged , positive , patient , and trust that all the bad will be overshadowed by the good . All of the struggles will be worth it in the end and your life will be even more beautiful than you can imagine ! The dark moments in life will only make you a stronger and enlightened person in the end .
 A decade ago , " content marketing " was n't even a thing , yet there were plenty of us already laying the ground work for what would arguably become one of the most pervasive buzz words in marketing . Early on I saw the gap between marketers , the folks creating the strategies and budgets , and those who were expected to execute on those strategies and develop the assets in order to fulfill them . Enter Puget Sound Creative and plenty of other companies who would serve as bridges to those gaps . I have found that having marketers and creators sitting at the same table is crucial to any content and brand marketing strategy . Everyone who works with us has cross - functional backgrounds and , at minimum , a solid understanding of all facets of our business and offering . All our creatives and collaborators have been hand - picked with our values and clients in mind .
 2015 marks the 4th year of what has been an incredible journey for myself and all of the people who have trusted and believed in what we have been building over here at Puget Sound Creative . I set out to create a platform to connect creatives , marketers , and individuals pioneering this incredibly inspiring wellspring of ideas and visual narrative , driving the future of marketing to the businesses that need it most . At that time , many saw this concept and my vision as a " unicorn " . I too , was not 100 % sure how exactly it was going to pan out , but in the least , I knew that we would have fun making magic with some really great people along the way , and off we went .
 So here we are . PSC has scaled from being one person in a basement room in a house shared with a couple friends , consisting of long nights and longer days with intermittent breaks for food and play . Now we 're up to 5 + full time employees , a collection of incredible collaborators , and an office space ! I am pleased to say that we are not your typical " agency " . We believe that every single company and individual has a unique story and that deserves a tailored relationship with the tools and mechanisms for which we would expect to help tell their story . We do not have MBA 's , we do not have the fanciest tools and buzzwords in our back pockets , ( However , I may have a few good ones ) and we certainly do not wear ties or power suits ( Though I do think I might like one ) . We do have fun , we are constantly creating for our clients and in our personal lives , and we are certainly inspired by all of our clients , friends , and collaborators . We hope to be able to inspire you and your customers as well .