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By Mary Beth McCauley Special to The Christian Science Monitor
With her fashionable jewelry and sleek chignon, Joanne Esquilin hardly fits the image of the no-nonsense truant officer. But when she works the tough neighborhoods of North Philadelphia, there's no doubt of her intent: to get every child she can back in the classroom, whatever it takes.
For Ms. Esquilin, an unflappable mother of three who once skipped school a few times herself, that means being part cheerleader, part cop, and part social worker. It also means working long nights and occasionally getting yelled at. Or worse.
Nonetheless, Ms. Esquilin and a band of other committed residents here are helping to chip away at one of the oldest problems in American education as part of unusual experiment - having parents themselves be truant officers.
The idea is that no one knows the problems facing kids and parents better than those who live in the neighborhoods. Nor are they likely to be intimidated by any resistance they come up against.
Every district, of course, uses a variety of methods to prevent unexcused absences in the classroom - from automated phone calls home to police sweeps of the streets. But a growing number of cities, like Philadelphia, are beginning to tap inner-city parents as a primary tool - with considerable success. They often prove more effective at uncovering the reasons behind truancy cases and finding whatever the child's family needs to get back to learning. "Every little problem they have, we find the resources," says Esquilin.
The use of parent truant officers is gaining broader appeal. Philadelphia School District CEO Paul Vallas brought the idea from Chicago, where truancy declined five out of the six years the program was in operation. Philadelphia, the nation's seventh-largest school system with 200,000 students, puts the program to test on another large scale: As many as 15,000 students are out each day without a valid excuse.
Already, the program, which began only in February, has helped boost attendance by 0.5 percent, about 400 students per day. And it has been so well received that the district is adding another 150 officers to the program's original 250. "We like the program," says Mr. Vallas, who adds that he hopes to bring attendance numbers up as much as 1 percent per year in the next four or five years.
The "infantry," as Vallas calls them, are charged with uncovering the reason behind each case of truancy - reasons which can range from an unstable home or lack of bus fare to a forgotten note from a parent lying at the bottom of a school bag. Help can be as simple as money for a school uniform, and as complex as addiction treatment for a parent.
Raised in similar circumstances, many Parent Truant Officers (PTOs) act more as mentors to parents whose sometimes-fractured lives can push school attendance far down the family priority list. The PTOs earn $9 per hour and work an average of 20 hours a week: days, nights, weekends - whatever it takes to connect with the truants' often unpredictable parents. The school district contracts for PTO services with a dozen local community organizations and religious groups, which in turn hire the officers from the neighborhood.
Working from a monthly list of children who have exceeded the maximum of three unexcused absences, PTOs like Joanne Esquilin first make a home visit to inform parents of their responsibility under Pennsylvania's compulsory education law. They also try to help parents and children understand why education is vital. They seek to determine why a child is missing school, and then figure out what is needed to help the parents obey the law.
Esquilin refers an estimated 50 to 75 percent of her cases for some kind of help. A child may need glasses. Interim shelter may have to be found. Sometimes she simply finds ways to help families stay warm.
Last winter, Esquilin met Vanessa Mercado, a single mother of two sons. Mercado's kindergartner was absent from school for two weeks. The family's apartment had no heat and Mercado was estranged from relatives who might have helped. Instead of going out into the sub-zero air, Mercado just kept the boys home. With Esquilin's help, the family has better housing this year. Mercado is studying for her GED and is job-hunting. Her sons are in school.
Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham shares Vallas's early intervention philosophy. She said that crimes by juveniles are not prosecuted by her office until age 10, but that early truancy intervention may identify and help younger children before cutting class and making trouble becomes a way of life. As for older kids, she said, some may be able to "bamboozle" their own parents but can't expect to have the same influence with a respected, neighborhood authority figure.
Esquilin recognizes many of her parents from her eight-year tenure as a sales clerk at a nearby clothing shop, and she brings her customer-friendly approach - not to mention her poise - to this job. She recalled a father who "went ballistic" when she showed up at his door. "I let him vent," she said, and before long, he had softened. "As I was leaving, he was saying 'God bless you.' "
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Bamboo is a durable and environmentally friendly flooring option.
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1 Replace a Carpet Cheaply
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3 Alternatives to Using Granite Over Cabinets
4 Comparing Nylon & Wool Carpets
Flooring sets the tone of every room. Select the type of flooring according to the room's function, the desired effect, foot traffic and your budget. Installation is relatively easy for some flooring such as vinyl tile squares and laminate boards, but hiring a professional may be more economical in the long run, particularly for more complicated materials such as stone and wall-to-wall carpeting. The type of material you choose can increase the value of your home. Average costs are current as of August 2010.
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Carpets and rugs provide a quiet, comfortable and slip-resistant surface that enhances the look of a room. Nylon is most commonly used for carpeting due to its ease of maintenance, durability and affordability. However, homeowners can now choose from a variety of natural fibers such as wool, linen and grass. Wool provides a flame-resistant surface that is soft and luxurious, as well as environmentally friendly. Linen fibers are durable, and grass-based carpeting provides a natural anti-static surface. Given the range of materials, consider carpets that have received the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label certification. These carpets emit lower levels of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that contribute to allergies and asthma, and promote a green and sustainable environment. Pricing for natural fiber flooring can be as low as $2 per square yard to over $100 for high-end custom designs. Homeowners can expect to pay between $14 and $30 per square yard for nylon-based carpeting and between $30 and $60 per square yard for wool carpeting.
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Homeowners can choose between two types of hardwood flooring: solid or engineered. Engineered wood boards consist of a wood veneer surface that covers layers of plywood. Unlike solid wood, these boards cannot be sanded down over the floor's lifetime but are less susceptible to moisture and temperature changes. The existing sub floor determines the type of wood that may be used. Wood-like sub floors allow for glue down, staple, or floating installation methods of wood boards so both engineered and solid wood flooring may be installed. However, concrete and other hard sub floors limit the choice to engineered wood flooring. Pricing for hardwood floors average $8 to $14 per square foot for material and installation.
Laminates imitate the look of natural materials such as wood and stone for a fraction of the real material's price. Laminates are comprised of a high resolution photographic image printed on a dense fiberboard with a moisture-resistant underlay. However, laminates do not add appreciably to the value of the home and are easily damaged by water. Laminate flooring ranges from $7 to $11 per square foot including installation.
Bamboo flooring is gaining in popularity. Technically a grass, bamboo is a durable, resilient and moisture-resistant alternative to hardwood floors. Its rapid growth rate compared to hardwoods makes bamboo an environmentally friendly option for flooring. Bamboo flooring averages $4 to $6 per square foot for material only.
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Stone flooring can make the right home look elegant while adding to its resale value. Use natural stone, which includes marble, granite and limestone, or choose agglomerates, which are manufactured by binding natural stone chips in cement, epoxy resin or polyester. They offer the natural look of stone with the advantage of being stain and scratch-resistant, and practically maintenance free.
Ceramic tiles are primarily made of clay and fired to hardness. These tiles offer a durable, low-maintenance surface that is fire, water and scratch-resistant. Note that not all stones and tiles are equal; some stones and ceramic tiles can be porous, and will require extra care and attention, particularly if used in high-traffic areas. Ceramic tiles range from $1 to $20 per square foot; natural stone tiles cost more, starting at $2 per square foot and rising according to custom designs and special orders. For best results, these materials should be professional installed.
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So far, it's only a resolution, nothing more, a resolution filed in the House and Senate, virtually identical to resolutions filed almost annually for the last quarter-century, only rarely to be debated and never passed.
Chicago, IL (June 4, 2013) - The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability (CTBA) released a detailed analysis of the state's recently enacted FY2014 General Fund budget. The report places the FY2014 budget in context of the state's long-term spending patterns, budget problems and tax policy.
Income Taxes Leave Feeling Flat?
State legislature may consider whether to move to a graduated income tax rate, meaning those who earn more would pay more.
The progressive tax could lower the marginal tax rate of 94 percent of the state's taxpayers.
It's clear that the state's budget crisis is a complicated problem with no quick fix.
Today the Equity and Excellence Commission, appointed by U. S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to examine disparities in educational opportunities with a focus on systems of finance, will release the results of its 2-year investigation in a report: "For Each and Every Child." CTBA Executive Director Ralph Martire is a federal commissioner.
LWV debate on the merits of the proposed Graduated Rate Income Tax Structure held at the North Suburban Library in Loves Park, IL with speakers Robert Evans, Ralph Martire, and IL State Senator Dave Syverson. Hosted by Sue Stephens from WNIJ, the NPR station in Dekalb, IL.
If you want to believe "unaffordable" pension benefits promised to public sector workers like teachers and social workers caused Illinois' outsized, $83 billion unfunded pension liability, stop reading now. This column will only make your head hurt by disproving that canard with facts. If you'd rather understand both the true cause of that underfunding and how it actually strains the state's budget, then continue reading.


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Tigerville, SC – (January 31, 2019) On Feb. 22, 2019, North Greenville University (NGU) will host a free Mental Health First Aid training at its Tim Brashier Campus at 405 Lancaster Avenue in Greer. This groundbreaking eight-hour training course gives people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.
One in five Americans has a mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might not know where to turn for care. Unlike physical conditions, symptoms of mental health and substance use problems can be difficult to detect. For friends and family members, it can be hard to know when and how to step in. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not get them until it is too late.
Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a five-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.
"Through this program, we hope to take the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems," says Linda Rosenberg President and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, which helped bring Mental Health First Aid to the U.S. in 2008. "When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they may need."
In just ten years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the United States—more than 1 million people are certified Mental Health First Aiders, and that number is growing every day.
"Our class is being offered to 911 dispatch staff, corrections officers, law enforcement, and other first responders," said Becky Ulrich, director of clinical education in the department of PA medicine at NGU and course facilitator.
For more information or to participate in this Mental Health First Aid training course on Friday, Feb. 22, visit ngu.edu/professionalseries.com, or contact Becky Ulrich at 864- 663-0767, becky.ulrich@ngu.edu.
Isgett Retires After Almost Three Decades of Service to NGU
Of all his accomplishments, he is most proud of starting the graduate school.
University Announces Fall 2017 Dean's List
Congratulations to the NGU students who made the Dean's List for the 2017 fall term! Do you see your Crusader on the list?
NGU Recognized for Online Learning Excellence
Universities honored for providing innovative ways for students to complete a degree
Alumni Film Crew Captures Spirit of NGU
Let People See. For Chris Brank ('09), it's more than just a name for his Greenville-based film company. It's also a mission statement.
Alumnus Bob Richey Knew Early He Wanted To Coach
Bob Richey ('06) was named Furman University's 22nd head men's basketball coach in April.
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PA Medicine Holds First White Coat Ceremony for Grad Students
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Phone: 757-382-8454 Fax: 757-382-8448 Email: develop-permits@cityofchesapeake.net
Address: 306 Cedar Road, City Hall 2nd Floor, Chesapeake, VA 23322
To report a possible violation, you can contact 757-382-CITY (2489) or Request a City Service online.
The Zoning Administrator may approve the construction of up to four (4) single-family homes; or four (4) duplex buildings; or one row of townhouses not to exceed eight (8) attached dwelling units, per preliminary plan approval.
The developer/contractor must make a written request to the Zoning Administrator for the construction of a model home. For zoning approval, construction and occupancy is to be in accordance with the following criteria, which are not subject to modification:
Public Works Department has approved a final subdivision or site plan for the property where the model homes are to be located;
Model homes must meet all design, development and performance standards as delineated in this ordinance;
The lots have direct access to streets for which final subdivision plans have been approved and the base stone installed to accommodate emergency vehicles as determined by the department of public works;
An operational municipal system or alternate water source, as approved by the fire department in accordance with the public facilities manual, is installed and made available to the lots where model homes are to be located;
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Notwithstanding section 78-86 of the City Code, all necessary fees have been paid as they relate to water and sewer service connections for each model to be constructed provided, however, that no permanent certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the city certifies that the model homes are connected to required water and sewer service.
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Florida taxi companies are suing the state to impose further regulations on ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. The lawsuit follows a host of cases across the country of established taxi interests attempting to use the courts to halt the rise of Uber.
Taxi firms in Tallahassee and Broward County are taking the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to court alleging that the app used by companies like Uber to calculate fares is equivalent to a taxi meter and should be subject to the same approval tests to ensure their fares are accurate.
In a 96-page lawsuit, the plaintiffs say "they both are necessary to compute the time and distance associated with a commercial passenger trip taken in a taxicab or a private car utilized by a [ride-sharing company] driver, in order to determine the customer's fare."
"However, one is tested and certified by the Department of Agriculture and the other is not." To press the point, the lawsuit used a case from April of a woman in Brooklyn who was charged $16,000 for a ride to Manhattan. The charge was never actually levied and Uber said it was a mistake.
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Just one hour after the lawsuit was submitted, Leon County Circuit Judge George Reynolds issued an order asking the department to explain why he shouldn't agree to the taxi plaintiffs demands. The judge gave the department 20 days to respond.
Similar cases have not just been seen in the U.S. but also across the world. In 2014, more than 12,000 taxi drivers across Europe took to the streets to protest against the lack of regulation placed upon Uber. London was the centre point of the protests.
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A team of undergraduate students (Ananya Pujary, Khushi Gupta and Muskaan Pal ) from the FLAME University, Pune, recently created an open-access archive of community cookbooks from across India under the 'Indian Community Cookbook Project' archive and contains digitized multilingual, region-specific community cookbooks that include handwritten and printed recipes across Indian languages.
Further, it also utilizes cultural mapping tools to critically engage with questions of inclusion and exclusion of communities in cookbooks be it a the temporal evolution of culinary histories (Bengali, Ango-Indian, Tamilian, and Goan communities so far) or a spatial map of contemporary Indian cookbooks plotted across India. The project works towards being an inclusive, open-access archive.
The three students of FLAME University created the 'Indian Community Cookbook Project' under the guidance of Dr. Maya Dodd as a part of their Digital Humanities course. The project continues to grow as they solicit more contributions via their social media handles on Twitter (@CookbooksIndian) and Instagram (@indiancommunitycookbooks).
They presented their project at the 6th Oral History Association of India conference, which was held in early March 2021 in collaboration with the Department of Humanities at FLAME. In keeping with the growing conversation around digital archives, they also presented this work at Lancaster University's Digital Heritage Initiative, an international workshop, in March as well.
According to Dr. Maya Dodd, "This project, along with others created by undergraduate students in Digital Humanities courses, will significantly add to the growing awareness of the cultural history of India. This project demonstrates how student efforts can really build up spaces for digital public history."
Dr. Dishan Kamdar, Vice Chancellor, FLAME University said, "This is a tremendous effort executed perfectly by the young group of students. This cookbook is a treasure trove that will help preserve the rich culinary learnings which have been passed on from generations to future generations to come. It will provide ease in accessibility to such great resources which otherwise would be a great hassle to access individually."
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Uses: Aborigines had many uses for this vine, including using the astringent leaves to heal wounds. Tips (sap) applied to sore eyes and also used as contraceptive. Used as rope for tree climbing. Woven into fish traps and nets.
Culture: Difficult to propagate from cuttings, resents root disturbance and hard pruning.
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 2 Chronicles 22:9 He also sought Ahaziah, and they caught him while he was hiding in Samaria; they brought him to Jehu, put him to death and buried him For they said, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart." So there was no one of the house of Ahaziah to retain the power of the kingdom.
He also sought Ahaziah, and they caught him while he was hiding in Samaria; they brought him to Jehu, put him to death and buried him For they said, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart." So there was no one of the house of Ahaziah to retain the power of the kingdom.
Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, and Jehu's soldiers captured him (he was hiding in Samaria). Then they brought him to Jehu, and they killed him. They buried him, for they said, "He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat who sought the Lord with all his heart." So the house of Ahaziah had no one to exercise power over the kingdom.
Jehu also searched for Ahaziah, had him apprehended while Ahaziah was hiding out in Samaria, and had Ahaziah brought to him. Jehu had Ahaziah executed and buried. It was said of Jehu, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all of his heart." As a result, there was no one left in the household of Ahaziah strong enough to reign in the kingdom.
And he sought Ahaziah, and they caught him (now he was hiding in Samaria), and they brought him to Jehu, and slew him; and they buried him, for they said, He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought Jehovah with all his heart. And the house of Ahaziah had no power to hold the kingdom.
And [Jehu] sought Ahaziah, who was hiding in Samaria; he was captured, brought to Jehu, and slain. They buried him, for they said, After all, he is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, who sought the Lord with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no one left able to rule the kingdom.
And he went in search of Ahaziah; and when they came where he was, (for he was in a secret place in Samaria,) they took him to Jehu and put him to death; then they put his body to rest in the earth, for they said, He is the son of Jehoshaphat, whose heart was true to the Lord. So the family of Ahaziah had no power to keep the kingdom.
And he sought Ahaziah; and they caught him (for he had hid himself in Samaria), and brought him to Jehu, and slew him; and they buried him, for they said, He is a son of Jehoshaphat, who sought Jehovah with all his heart. And in the house of Ahaziah there was no one who was able to hold the kingdom.
And he sought Ahaziah, and they caught him (for he had hid himself in Samaria) and brought him to Jehu; and when they had slain him, they buried him, Because, they said, He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no strength to be able to retain the kingdom.
And he will seek Ahaziah, and they will take him, (and he being hid in Shomeron) and they will bring him to Jeku: and they will put him to death and bury him: For, they said, he is the son of Jehoshaphat who sought Jehovah with all his heart. And not to the house of Ahaziah to retain strength to the kingdom.
And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he had hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, they said, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no one able to rule the kingdom.
And he searched for Ahaziah and captured him. And he was hiding in Samaria. And they brought him to Jehu and put him to death. And they buried him, for they said, "He [is] the descendant of Jehoshaphat, who sought Yahweh with his whole heart." And the house of Ahab had no one to exercise power over the kingdom.
And he looked for Ahaziah. And they caught him (for he was hidden in Samaria), and brought him to Jehu. And when they had killed him, they buried him because they said, He is the son of Jehoshaphat who looked to Jehovah with all his heart. And the house of Ahaziah had no power still to keep the kingdom.
And he sought Ahaziah, and they caught him where he was hid in Samaria, and brought him to Jehu. And when they had slain him they buried him: "Because," said they, "he was the son of Jehoshaphat which sought the LORD with all his heart." And there was none of the house of Ahaziah that could obtain to be king.
He looked for Ahaziah, who was captured while hiding in Samaria. They brought him to Jehu and then executed him. They did give him a burial, for they reasoned, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the Lord with his whole heart." There was no one in Ahaziah's family strong enough to rule in his place.
He sought Ahaziah, and they caught him (now he was hiding in Samaria), and they brought him to Jehu, and killed him; and they buried him, for they said, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart." The house of Ahaziah had no power to hold the kingdom.
And he sought Ahaziah, and they captured him, he, having hid himself in Samaria, and they brought him unto Jehu, and he put him to death, and they buried him, because, said they, he is, the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought Yahweh with all his heart, - and, no one of the house of Ahaziah, had ability for the kingdom.
And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to retain the kingdom.
He sought Ahaziah, and they caught him (now he was hiding in Samaria), and they brought him to Jehu, and killed him; and they buried him, for they said, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought Yahweh with all his heart." The house of Ahaziah had no power to hold the kingdom.
And he seeketh Ahaziah, and they capture him, (and he is hiding himself in Samaria), and bring him in unto Jehu, and put him to death, and bury him, for they said, 'He is son of Jehoshaphat, who sought Jehovah with all his heart;' and there is none to the house of Ahaziah to retain power for the kingdom.
8 It came about when Jehu was executing judgment on the house of Ahab, he found the princes of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah's brothers ministering to Ahaziah, and slew them. 9 He also sought Ahaziah, and they caught him while he was hiding in Samaria; they brought him to Jehu, put him to death and buried him For they said, "He is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart." So there was no one of the house of Ahaziah to retain the power of the kingdom. 10 Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal offspring of the house of Judah.
When Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house And Jehu pursued him and said, "Shoot him too, in the chariot " So they shot him at the ascent of Gur, which is at Ibleam. But he fled to Megiddo and died there.
When he came in, he ate and drank; and he said, "See now to this cursed woman and bury her, for she is a king's daughter."


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Si (trailer) from Martin Ponferrada on Vimeo.
Martin Ponferrada
by WILL CONRAD
It all starts at a bar as so many casual encounters do - a few drinks and a chance meeting with a guy or gal that you click with. For Anita, her meeting Carlo was a welcome addition to the night, and the two hit it off quickly. Carlo is learning a new language, and Anita is more than happy to help him with the ins and outs - English really is a tough language to learn. Of that, there's no question.
As sometimes things do in such situations, the two leave the bar together and end up at Anita's place - exchanging small talk waiting for the inevitable to happen over a few more drinks. The conversation turns towards roofies and being "roofied" in an innocent enough way - but the results of this off-hand comment gets quickly change the course of the night for these two consenting adults. The remainder of the film explores sexual consent between men and women - and the damages that can be done for both parties when someone has that choice taken away. It's all very matter of fact with the presentation, but the implications are explored quite well. "Sí" is not afraid to talk about things we generally don't speak of aloud, and the fact that the conversation in this film is between virtual strangers - makes it all the more interesting. Perhaps not for everyone but for me? This was a great short exploration of often taboo topics.
"Sí" looks and sounds great. It's not over the top visually and relies on the story and talent of the cast to sell the flick—nothing gimmicky, nothing outright flashy. The truth is that the content itself is pretty deep and could easily light the spark for more than a few good conversations. It's quick and to the point - the hallmarks of good filmmaking. One thing I did notice, and couldn't help thinking about, was that there were times in this short film where "Sí" felt a lot like one of those information videos you would see in school. The conversation between Anita and Carlo had an almost educational quality to it. This is most definitely not a slight in any way, merely an observation. The points raised in this film are one hundred percent true - so far as I'm concerned, and Ponferrada's film really makes you stop and think.
When it's all said and done, "Sí" does what it sets out to do in style. It's entertaining, well-acted, and doesn't take a significant time commitment - it's only around eight minutes long! So for those eight minutes, viewers can expect an intelligent short film that delivers the goods. Well done - four stars.


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Overhaul and simplify the Canadian tax system for the 21stcentury
Canada's tax system, last comprehensively reviewed decades ago, is now uncompetitive, unwieldy, and unnecessarily complex. It predates the internet and e-commerce, the sharing economy, and artificial intelligence. Many of the world's most developed economies—and some of Canada's biggest trading partners— have implemented or pursued major tax reforms in recent years. The current changing global tax environment not only provides an excellent opportunity for Canada to rethink its own system, but practically requires it. In order to remain competitive with our global competitors and compatible with our global partners, to simplify the tax code for individuals and businesses alike, and to promote tax fairness, a comprehensive reform of the Canadian tax code is strongly recommended. We suggest that a Royal Commission would be one way to accomplish this, but not that it is the only way. Comprehensive tax reform is necessary and timely, and the Chamber network has broadly committed to assisting in it in whatever ways are possible.
Promote tourism and visitor spending by reinstating the visitor rebate program
The visitor tax rebate was an important component in promoting tourism, allowing visitors to claim the GST/HST paid on goods, encouraging them to spend more during their stay in Canada. Canada was the first and, so far, the only OECD country to have canceled their visitor rebate program, and currently, it is the only OECD country with a federal sales tax that does not provide a visitor rebate. The Retail Council of Canada estimates that the cancellation of the program resulted in a GDP loss of $595.7 million per year. Increased tax revenue from ending the program does not compensate for the loss in revenue from decreased spending, resulting in an annual $51.6 million net loss of government revenue. The economic effects of the cancelation are most profoundly felt in tourist hotspots such as Niagara, where as many as one in ten jobs may depend on tourism. Reinstating the visitor rebate program would provide an immediate and substantial boost not only to the economy of the Niagara region, but to all of Canada. We recommend that the visitor tax rebate be reinstated immediately.
Reduce the regulatory burden and increase Canada's global competitiveness by reviewing the GST/HST filing threshold
Small businesses, lacking dedicated accounting and financial staff, face a disproportionate burden in collecting and reporting GST/HST. Previous governments have recognized that fact by setting a filing threshold for small businesses, below which GST/HST collection and reporting was not required. However, that threshold was introduced in 1991, set at $30,000, and never adjusted. If it had kept pace with inflation, it would be $45,000 today. Equivalent thresholds in our peer Commonwealth countries of New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, converted to Canadian dollars, are $50,100, $74,900, and $114,000 respectively. The GST/HST threshold should be increased to a level in keeping with Canadian peer countries, and thereafter indexed to inflation to ensure our small businesses can remain competitive.
Plan deficit spending and debt repayment around the business cycle by tying expenditure and debt levels to vital economic indicators
The annual budget constrains economic thinking in many ways. One of these is around debt and deficit, and conversations often focus either exclusively on the short-term or on an arbitrary point in the future. The Government of Canada must recognize that our indebtedness and our ability to repay debt are tied to the economy, and that revenues and expenditures both depend enormously on economic growth (or the lack thereof). Indebtedness that is not repaid before a recession deprives the government of an important policy tool: the ability to provide economic stimulus from deficit spending. Canada should tie its fiscal plans to economic indicators and the recessionary business cycle, rather than to arbitrary calendar dates. Future budgets should contain plans to return expenditures to balance within the average length of a business cycle, and new government debt should be accompanied by a plan to repay that debt before the next recession can reasonably be anticipated.
Repeal new taxes on alcoholic beverages
Canadians pay some of the highest taxes on alcohol in the world. The excise duty on wine has been increased ten times since 1980, from $0.35 to $0.63 per litre, while the excise rate is only $0.375 in the US, $0.07 in France, and $0.00 in Germany. The Government of Canada recently introduced an escalator tax which effectively mandates that this already-high tax burden will continue to grow in the future, without the opportunity for review or for Parliamentary discussion. The Canadian wine industry employs 37,000 people and pays $1.7-billion in wages; these jobs are being put at risk when already-high excise taxes are raised still further and potentially without limit. The annual excise tax escalator should be repealed immediately.
Remove the tax barriers to keeping family businesses in the family
Measures such as the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) aim to assist small-business-owners in turning their businesses into retirement incomes, but while 41% of business-owners plan to exit their business by 2022, only 10% have a succession plan in place. Current legislation penalizes business-owners who wish to sell or pass on their firms to family members in preference to strangers. We recommend that the LCGE exemption be raised to $1-million, and that the Federal Income Tax Act be revised such that the sale of a business to a family member is treated and taxed no differently than a sale to an arm's-length purchaser.
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Adopt a comprehensive and effective climate change strategy
The effects of climate change are already being felt by businesses in Niagara and across Canada. Niagara has recently seen harsh winters and droughts which have affected our agri-food industry, and in between them, record levels of flooding that have caused damage and reduced revenues and growth. Extreme weather events such as ice storms or high winds are expensive to the financial industry and cause productivity losses across the entire economy. The causal link between climate change and extreme weather is well-established and extensively documented. Protecting the future of Canadian business means combating climate change through a comprehensive and multi-pronged program which, if applied correctly, could also function as an economic stimulus. Examples might include building renovation credits for energy efficiency, more electric vehicle incentives, further investment in renewable energy generation, or incentives to manufacturers using more recycled and recyclable material. There are many more potential options. Canada should put businesses and citizens to work in service of our environment and the fight against climate change with all due haste.
Lift GST on rental housing builds
Niagara has an affordable housing crisis, and it is by no means alone or the worst in Canada. Affordable housing generally means rental housing, yet homebuilders prefer to build for sale for reasons of simple economics: sale enables a builder to recoup their investment immediately, whereas a rental property might take ten years or more to repay the initial outlay. Section 191 of the Excise Tax Act requires builders to pay GST on their costs to build or substantially renovate rental housing units. The construction or renovation of rental housing should be made GST-exempt to incentivize the building and renovation of more rental housing stock for Canadians.
Decrease commuting and enable more Canadians to work where they live through incentives and rebates
Commuting increases the burdens on our highways, our public transit systems, and the climate. It increases the number of accidents on our roads and robs Canadians of family and leisure time. These effects are especially marked in regions such as Niagara, situated in commuting distance of major urban conurbations. As the GTHA continues to grow and as transit networks such as the GO train continue to extend, smaller communities such as those in Niagara will increasingly become the residences of commuters, increasing the load on our infrastructure, our time, and our environment. Homeworking can reduce the burden of traffic on metropolises like Toronto while diversifying the economies and broadening the tax bases of communities like Niagara, but current legislation allows expenses on home workspaces to be deducted only if at least 50% of working hours are spent there and if the space is exclusively used to earn income. Programs to extend broadband to rural areas are making homeworking feasible, but it must also be financially rewarding. We propose that the 50%-of-working-hours threshold be lowered substantially and the requirement for an exclusive homeworking space be eliminated.
Review Canada's innovation and research strategy
Canada has fallen behind in research and technology. We rank 22ndin the world in capacity for innovation, 22ndin technological readiness, and 27thin company spending on R&D. Canada's R&D spending as a percentage of GDP has been declining for over a decade and is now 1.69%, compared to the OECD average of 2.4%. An innovation and research strategy to put Canada back on top must include the public and the private sectors, and a comprehensive review with a variety of solutions should be considered. A simplified SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) program might be one option, as might a review of intellectual property regimes or allowing patent filing costs to be classified as an asset which can be borrowed against, both of which would make private-sector research more accessible and more commercially rewarding. Investment in public sector research is welcome and could be bolstered by further investment in knowledge translation and bringing public sector research to market.
Designate a Minister of Technology and a ministry to oversee and regulate the application of technology for growth and prosperity
New technologies and technology companies offer vast promise for commerce and trade, more efficient government services, better medicine, safer roads, and a plethora of other applications, some of which are as yet undreamt-of. Unfortunately, as we have recently seen, they can also be exploited by bad actors, criminals, and foreign agents who seek to erode privacy, harass or defraud individuals and organizations, and even to subvert democracy. Maximizing the benefits of new technology while safeguarding Canadians against their abuse is a challenging policy goal, and one that requires a dedicated ministry. We recommend that Canada take a proactive stance on this issue by designating a Minister of Technology in the cabinet and empowering that individual and their team to enact policies which will safeguard Canadian individuals, organizations, and businesses while allowing Canada to reap the benefits of new technology.
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Hatewatch of America™ vs. Hatewatch Inc.™
Hatewatch of America,™ bill themselves as "America's most trusted hate research team." This is an ambiguous statement. It is not clear whether they are describing themselves as:
a hate-filled team of media researchers, or
a team of researchers who investigate media hatred.
We suspect that it is the former. They had listed us as one of the leading anti-Christian groups on the Internet at http://www.hatewatch.com This link is now redirected to Hatewatch.org. Considering the source of this recognition, we considered it an honor.
There is an interesting story about this truly fascinating web site. A real Hatewatch organization called Hatewatch Inc.™ also exists. They have a very different kind of a web site at http://www.hatewatch.org. One of their functions has been to highlight real hate sites on the Internet: sites devoted to promoting racial hatred, homophobia and religious intolerance against Christians, Jews, and Muslims. On their anti-Christian page, they list 5 grossly offensive sites: Altar of Unholy Blasphemy, The Christian Holocaust, Chorazaim, Jesus Christ is the Only Way to God, World Wide Blasphemy.
The defunct Hatewatch site also listed Altar of Unholy Blasphemy, The Christian Holocaust, Chorazaim, World Wide Blasphemy. To this list, they added:
The Witches' Voice, typically the most popular religious site on the Internet. It is an information and anti-defamation group for Wicca.
Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, a Christian denomination that "addresses the spiritual needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community."
The Advocate, a gay and lesbian newsmagazine.
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), a leading organization fighting homophobia.
The OCRT (this site) We are a site devoted to religious tolerance; we describe the full range of Christian beliefs, from the most conservative to the most liberal.
Both Hatewatch anti-Christianity pages appear to quote a paragraph or so from each site that they highlight. But there is a subtle difference. Whereas the real Hatewatch site actually copies text from the hate web site, the defunct Hatewatch appears to modify the text. For example:
The Metropolitan Community Church site at: http://www.ufmcc.com/who.htm states:
"The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC) plays a vital role in addressing the spiritual needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community around the world. For those of us who were raised in a religious atmosphere, homosexuality was usually associated with shame and guilt. As a result, many of us were cut off from the spiritual dimension of our lives. Metropolitan Community Churches provide an opportunity to explore a spiritual experience that affirms who we are."
On the Hatewatch.com site, this text was altered by person or persons unknown, by adding to the final sentence:
"by the destruction of true Christian faith."
The casual reader might assume that the UFMCC has stated that its goal is to destroy Christianity. In fact, it is to make Christianity more inclusive. Its long-range goal is in fact to destroy itself, by making gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transexuals welcome in all denominations. When that objective is reached, there will be no more need for the UFMCC.
We believe that the GLAAD site states somewhere (although we have not been able to find the exact text):
"GLAAD is a national organization that promotes fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity. We invite you to utilize these pages to access information about how the media portrays the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community."
This text apparently gets altered to:
"GLAAD is a national organization that claims to promotes [sic] fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity. We invite you to utilize these pages to access information about how the homosexual media portrays the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community."
We added the highlights to clarify the additions.
For the OCRT, they have taken part of our home page text and grafted on a sentence that appears to have come out of thin air. It certainly does not match our normal writing style. Also it is dead wrong, because it leaves out our Christian volunteer. Hatewatch.com has us apparently stating:
"We are 4 volunteers of three very different faiths. (Agnosticism, Atheism, Wicca)"
This statement is in error. Agnosticism and Atheism are not faiths; they are belief systems. Also, they left off the faith of one of our volunteers: Christianity. The sentence should read:
"We are 4 volunteers with four very different beliefs: (Agnosticism, Atheism, Christianity and Wicca)."
or, alternatively:
"We are 4 volunteers from three very different faith groups: (Unitarian Universalism, Christianity and Wicca)."
Unitarian Universalism is a faith group whose membership takes a wide range of theological positions, including Agnosticism, Atheism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism etc. Thus two of our volunteers sometimes identify themselves by religious affiliation (Unitarian Universalist) and sometimes by theological belief (Atheist or Agnostic).
The "most trusted hate research team" appends an Editors Note:
"OCRT's main goal is to destroy Christianity with satanic [sic] theological beliefs."
By 1999-JUL: Hatewatch.com consisted of a single page that is "dedicated to exposing the hatred and violence promoted on the Internet by the gay and lesbian community hiding behind the face of religion, primarily as so called 'fundamentalist christians'. [sic] These bigoted and morally perverted individuals promote hate, physical attacks and even murder against those who do not support their extreme 'homosexual agenda'." There are elements of antisemitism on the page as well.
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Back in October I boldly stated that I was done running any sort of race for the year. I think I truly meant it until I heard that the registration for The Light Run was open.
Along with my friend Beth, we registered on the spot!
The Light Run is a fun run co-sponsored by local running pals Good Day for a Run and MEAN GUY Running. The run is not timed and winds through the streets of Pitman, New Jersey. You get an ornament and a really great experience with a fun after-party at nearby Carolina Blue.
The cost for this? A mere $12 and if you'd like to, a donation of a toy at check-in that goes to local charities the Robin's Nest and The Kids Caring Foundation. I'm pretty sure it sells out every year because who could resist a deal like that?
Since it's not a closed course they ask that you stay mostly on the sidewalks and follow pedestrian laws. Once we started running we figured out where we should be in the pack and made our way through the fairly quiet streets of Pitman.
Every turn was clearly marked with a sign and cones and there were a few volunteers out on the course to wave runners in the right direction as well.
Most of my runs take place in the morning so it was a little weird for me to be out at 6:30pm, running a 5k, but it was also so much fun!
Along with our lights galore, we also wanted to be comfy temperature wise! I actually love running in the winter weather but staying warm beforehand is always something I struggle with. I was fairly comfy in running tights, Pro Compression socks, a long-sleeved running shirt, a sub-zero jacket, BUFF® hat and headwear, gloves, and um, more gloves.
Yes, I doubled up on the gloves and also added hand warmers in the mix too. I like keeping my hands warm and toasty.
We circled around the streets of Pitman, oohing and ahhing at the houses we saw along the way. There were so many pretty ones!
During the second half of the run, we went to the piece de resistance, the Hagerty Family Christmas Lights, which is in its 32nd year. I wasn't expecting to see Santa there since it was a Wednesday but I guess there was a bit of magic in the air!
This was Beth's first non-family 5k and I'm so glad that we got to do it together! It was lovely and as long as The Light Run exists, I'll be out there in December running it (so remind me of that the next time that I say I'm done with running for the year, okay?).
Are you a fan of checking out holiday decorations and lights? Do you go by car? Walking tour? My family and I love to drive around and look at everyone's decorations closer to Christmas too – it's one of the things we always look forward to!


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Terri Sewell successful in securing critical HBCU funding
Congresswoman Terri Sewell has been a consistent champion for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout her time in congress.
Today, she announced that the efforts she led to provide valuable funding for HBCUs was included in the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, Act 2020" (H.R. 2740) that passed the House.
There are a total of 107 HBCUs in the U.S. Sewell has seven out of fourteen of Alabama's qualified schools in her district.
In a statement Sewell said, "The seven HBCUs in Alabama's 7th Congressional District are built upon rich legacies that continue to leave a lasting impact on the world around us, preparing graduates for competitive jobs in our 21st century economy.
The bill passed today provides over $50 million to our nation's HBCUs for the repair and renovation of facilities and $20 million to ease the financial burdens of our most vulnerable institutions, like Stillman College, by allowing these historic institutions to continue providing students with high-quality educational opportunities."
In March, Sewell led a group of her colleagues in a letter urging House appropriators to provide robust funding in Fiscal Year 2020 for the HBCU Capital Financing Loan Program deferment authority.
The Department of Education outlines the types of expenditures allowed under the Capital Financing Loan Program. Specifically according to their website, "the program provides HBCUs with access to capital financing or refinancing for the repair, renovation, and construction of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, dormitories, instructional equipment, and research instrumentation."
Sewell's office said in a statement that "Loan deferment is invaluable to HBCUs that have demonstrated significant financial constraints as a result of the 2008 economic recession."
Sewell's office noted that "The funding bill passed today includes $50,484,000 for the HBCU Capital Financing program – $10 million more than fiscal year 2019 funding – and $20 million for the deferment of loans made under the HBCU Capital Loan Financing Program for certain private and public HBCUs, including Stillman College, that struggle financially."
They pointed out that, "Sewell has led the effort in successfully securing deferment language and funding for the past three fiscal years on behalf of HBCUs."
According to the Department of Education, "The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, said "…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary [of Education]to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered or is, according to such an agency or association, making reasonable progress toward accreditation."
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This is a fun and quirky concept hotel: 7 'geodesic' (spherical) domes with removable roofs plus 4 stilted wooden houses with glass ceilings, all set in the stunning Elqui Valley, famed for clear skies that attract astronomers from all over the world. Conceived in 2003 by local businessman and astronomer Esteban Zarate, who spotted a star-shaped gap in the market, Elqui Domos is a true retreat from the world. Its small size confers a feeling of exclusivity and intimacy, for a very reasonable price tag.
Setting foot in the main reception/restaurant dome, starry magic starts to rub off on you with the welcome message: 'may the stars be with you, shining for your eyes along their celestial dance'. A poolside astronomical tour will help novices to appreciate the wonder of the skies. While the stars are sleeping get out and explore the valley on foot, bike or horseback, and admire the contrast of the dusty brown mountains - which glow pink at sunset - and the verdant farmland at their feet. Fittingly for an astronomic hotel, the food is pretty stellar, too.
It's not every day you get to lie in bed gazing up at the stars, and it's a pretty fantastic experience, particularly in this privileged spot.
The 7 domes are set along a central path heading upwards towards the mountains. Made from white plastic-covered canvas over a metallic frame - like a tent but much more sturdy - they can sleep up to 4. Inside, a pine structure creates a ground-floor lounge with armchairs, sofabeds, a wardrobe, a heater, a kettle and a minibar. There are several windows, although removing their covers is a little fiddly. Above, a mezzanine level holds a double bed under a removable roof.
Round the back of the living area is a small bathroom, with a toilet, washbasin and shower. Here, the décor is white, with a couple of decorative splashes adding a bit of colour. Towels and small sachets of shampoo and shower gel are provided.
If sleeping under canvas isn't your thing, opt for one of the 4 stilted wooden houses, known as Observatories. These angular structures have been added since our visit, but they look wonderful: perched on the highest point of the site, they have vast panes of glass set in their walls and ceilings, offering panoramic views of the valley below and the sky above. Each has a double bed set on a mezzaine, plus a bathroom with a shower and a sitting area with benches and striped cushions. An additional single bed can be added on request.
The furnishings in both the domes and houses are quite basic, so your attention is quickly drawn outside, where your decked terrace invites you to soak up the sun by day and indulge in some star-spotting by night. Best of all, a large telescope is already set up and ready to use.
A main dome houses the minimalist restaurant, furnished with small glass-topped tables and hard-backed chairs, which match the pine trim of the rooms. It verges on canteen-esque, but the unfussiness and cool atmosphere rescue it. By day, the full-length windows show off great views of the mountains and valley.
For a mid-range hotel, the food is excellent. We were the only guests when we visited during the low season, but this didn't faze Carlos, the bubbly chef, who knocked up a fine 4-course dinner with just a couple of hours' notice. We weren't given a choice, but the menu of perfectly cooked prawns with salad and a simple spicy sauce, followed by a good steak then a perfect chocolate and mint mousse, would have pleased most. The appetiser of mussels with a pisco sour aperitif was spot on.
All diets can be catered for with advance notice. There's a decent list of Chilean wines, on which Carlos can provide guidance. Just don't ask him about the stars: in his words, his skills are 'gastronomic not astronomic'!
Breakfast is a more rudimentary affair, but perfectly pleasant - a couple of bread rolls served with fruit conserve and slices of ham and cheese, plus tea or coffee.
If you have your own transport, there are several restaurants in and around Pisco Elqui. Miraflores, on the road out to Elqui Domos, is recommended for parrillas (barbecued beef), while Hotel Elqui just off the main square serves good traditional Chilean dishes. Los Datiles is a great option for well-priced good food.
Children are welcome, but the hotel doesn't offer services such as babysitting or kids' entertainment, and there aren't any TVs in the rooms. Extra beds are available for a supplement, but there are no baby cots.
Elqui Domos is in the Elqui Valley, which is 580km to the north of Santiago, in Coquimbo. It's 110km inland from the coastal city of La Serena, not far (as the crow flies) from the Argentine border. It's 3.5km from the nearest village, Pisco Elqui, so you'll need a car (taxis are virtually non-existent).
La Serena (110km away) is the nearest airport. It's served by domestic flights from Santiago (580km to the south) and Antofagasta (750km to the north). Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving each airport.
Car hire can be arranged by Elqui Domos (they receive discounted rates through a local company), as can taxi transfers - though you'd probably feel isolated without a car.
If you really don't want to hire a car, buses run every 30 minutes from La Serena to Pisco Elqui. The hotel arranges transfers for the 15-minute drive along the valley from there.
Beautifully and thoughtfully designed. Staff were very warm and helpful. For a UK traveller, it's certainly an out of the way location and takes time to get to. But is it special? Absolutely!
The hotel and property are gorgeous! As several people have noted, this hotel is about an hour and a half away from the airport, so it is a bit remote. Breakfast was simple but hearty.


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Here's how to get creative & use insider Tips to "spread the word" for your Startup Marketing.
Topics: HARO, #JournoRequest, Keep it Short, A1 Headline, Weird, +Credibility, Speak, Guest Post, Contest, Host Event.
If you're a startup or a small business looking to do Startup Marketing, the world of Public Relations [PR] -Publicity can seem like a dark & lonely place. It's especially difficult if you believe that sending a Press Release is your only option. (It's not.) No company is newsworthy by virtue of existence. That's why boring content and conventional PR tactics often lead to disappointment.
Getting Media Coverage comes down to your approach. If you're willing to get creative and apply your entrepreneurial hustle, you'll get results. When you're a scrappy startup fighting for every win, creativity is your best weapon. Go outside the traditional PR playbook to find the media you're looking for. Here are 12 ways to approach PR-Publicity to get the coverage you deserve.
1. Become a trusted source on HARO. The mass pitch has died — and that's largely because news travels a lot faster than it used to. To get up to speed, subscribe to HARO (Help a Reporter Out). It is one of the best free ways to land valuable media coverage. When you subscribe, you'll get a Newsletter with source requests three times a day, five days a week. These newsletters contain hundreds of requests from journalists and provide the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to topics that are relevant to your industry.
2. Find relevant stories on #JournoRequest. Bloggers & journalists use the Twitter hashtag #JournoRequest to find useful sources & interviewees for stories. It's worth checking in once a day for relevant requests or subscribing to the hashtag. There are a lot of opportunities for startups & mall businesses.
3. Pitch in 140 characters or fewer. Once you've identified your Target Journalists (ie, use MuckRack) that you'd like to pitch to, add them to your private Twitter list & follow them. You can share their content, like their posts, & chat about shared interests. After several months (& asking permission) you can send a snappy 140-character pitch to them.
6. Build Credibility through content. It's much easier to get press when you've put in the work. Why? Because relevant, educational content gives you authority and that's exactly what journalists are looking for. They want experts on niche topics. Blogs & Ebooks are a great place to start.
7. Use Data to inform new story angles. If you know what topics are getting traction, you're that much closer to being news-worthy. Tools like BuzzSumo, Google Analytics and SemRush can give data on keywords & topics in your industry that are performing well. Take note of high volume, low competition search terms & use tools like Google Keyword Planner & UberSuggest to play around with different content ideas.
8. Chat with people in real life. The internet is an amazing way to connect with people, but it's hard to beat the energy of an in-person connection. Whether it's a conference, local event or coffee date — sometimes you just need to go live – to give your company a boost.
9. Speak for free. Like good content, speaking gigs are an excellent way to share your expertise & build credibility. Volunteer to speak at local conferences, seminars, work-shops, meetups – anything where there are possible Customer. Always network after events — you never know who you might meet that will be useful to you or you can help them.
10. Offer to write a Guest Post. Reach out to a small news agency or online publication that covers your industry. You have a much better chance of getting coverage when you share the same niche industry & community.
11. Run a Contest on social media. With so many ways to engage your audience (& a great way to get a little buzz for your brand), social media is the best place to run a Contest. On Facebook, for example, you can run a Contest or Sweepstakes campaign directly through your Facebook company page.
12. Give back by Hosting an event. If you can get free space for an event, do it. You can give back to your community with things like local fun-draising drives, learning sessions for students or new/ small business owners. It's an easy way to do "good" and get some local press.
Conclusion: When you're starting or running a small business, you can't afford expensive media placements. Your only option is to get creative in your approach. By testing out different PR strategies, you'll discover what makes your company newsworthy. It's a lot of hustle and you'll work hard for everything you get — but that's half the fun.
Comments: Share with us, some of your Experiences of "free" or low-cost Publicity.


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