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Project acronym DEPREC
Project The Dependence Receptors notion: from a cell biology paradigm to anti-cancer targeted therapy
Researcher (PI) Patrick Mehlen
Host Institution (HI) UNIVERSITE LYON 1 CLAUDE BERNARD
Call Details Advanced Grant (AdG), LS4, ERC-2011-ADG_20110310
Summary "While it is assumed that transmembrane receptors are active only in the presence of ligand, we have proposed that some receptors may also be active in the absence of ligand stimulation. These receptors, named "dependence receptors" (DRs) share the ability to transmit two opposite signals: in the presence of ligand, these receptors transduce various classical "positive" signals, whereas in the absence of ligand, they trigger apoptosis. The expression of dependence receptors thus creates cellular states of dependence for survival on their respective ligands. To date, more than fifteen such receptors have been identified, including the netrin-1 receptors DCC (Deleted in Colorectal Cancer) and UNC5H1-4, some integrins, RET, EPHA4, TrkA, TrkC and the Sonic Hedgehog receptor Patched (Ptc). Even though the interest in this notion is increasing, two main questions remain poorly understood: (i) how very different receptors, with only modest homology, are able to trigger apoptosis when unengaged by their respective ligand, and (ii) what are the respective biological roles of this pro-apoptotic activity in vivo. We have hypothesized that the DRs pro-apoptotic activity is a mechanism that determines and regulates the territories of migration/localization of cells during embryonic development. We also demonstrated that this may be a mechanism that limits tumor growth and metastasis. The goal of the present project is, based on the study of a relatively small number of these receptors –i.e., DCC, UNC5H, RET, TrkC, Ptc- with a specifically larger emphasis on netrin-1 receptors, to address (i) the common and divergent cell signaling mechanisms triggering apoptosis downstream of these receptors and (ii) the physiological and pathological roles of these DRs on development of neoplasia in vivo. This latter goal will allow us to investigate how this pro-apoptotic activity can be of use to improve and diversify alternative anti-cancer therapeutic approaches."
"While it is assumed that transmembrane receptors are active only in the presence of ligand, we have proposed that some receptors may also be active in the absence of ligand stimulation. These receptors, named "dependence receptors" (DRs) share the ability to transmit two opposite signals: in the presence of ligand, these receptors transduce various classical "positive" signals, whereas in the absence of ligand, they trigger apoptosis. The expression of dependence receptors thus creates cellular states of dependence for survival on their respective ligands. To date, more than fifteen such receptors have been identified, including the netrin-1 receptors DCC (Deleted in Colorectal Cancer) and UNC5H1-4, some integrins, RET, EPHA4, TrkA, TrkC and the Sonic Hedgehog receptor Patched (Ptc). Even though the interest in this notion is increasing, two main questions remain poorly understood: (i) how very different receptors, with only modest homology, are able to trigger apoptosis when unengaged by their respective ligand, and (ii) what are the respective biological roles of this pro-apoptotic activity in vivo. We have hypothesized that the DRs pro-apoptotic activity is a mechanism that determines and regulates the territories of migration/localization of cells during embryonic development. We also demonstrated that this may be a mechanism that limits tumor growth and metastasis. The goal of the present project is, based on the study of a relatively small number of these receptors –i.e., DCC, UNC5H, RET, TrkC, Ptc- with a specifically larger emphasis on netrin-1 receptors, to address (i) the common and divergent cell signaling mechanisms triggering apoptosis downstream of these receptors and (ii) the physiological and pathological roles of these DRs on development of neoplasia in vivo. This latter goal will allow us to investigate how this pro-apoptotic activity can be of use to improve and diversify alternative anti-cancer therapeutic approaches."
Project acronym DU
Project Demographic Uncertainty
Researcher (PI) Hippolyte Charles Guillaume D'albis
Host Institution (HI) ECOLE D'ECONOMIE DE PARIS
Call Details Starting Grant (StG), SH3, ERC-2011-StG_20101124
Summary "The aim of my research project is to build a mathematical model for the quantitative assessment of the effects of demographic changes on economic activity. It is an ambitious project as it involves the integration of the latest developments in demographic and economic models. It is also highly innovative as it proposes an original treatment of demographic uncertainty. Most existing models consider demographics as a deterministic variable and foresee a set of scenarios. At best, the models incorporate demographics as a risk variable and assume that agents know the stochastic process underlying the demographic dynamics. In the present research project, I wish to build a demographic-economic model in which the future demographics are uncertain. This will have three consequences. First, individual decisions are different and depend on the individuals' attitudes towards uncertainty. Second, the aggregation of individual decisions is more complex, especially because of the fact that the latter are not necessarily temporally consistent. Third, the approach to economic policy is renewed. The government is not necessarily perceived as an omniscient being who corrects market dysfunctions, but rather, it is itself under uncertainty and must compromise with the choices made by agents."
"The aim of my research project is to build a mathematical model for the quantitative assessment of the effects of demographic changes on economic activity. It is an ambitious project as it involves the integration of the latest developments in demographic and economic models. It is also highly innovative as it proposes an original treatment of demographic uncertainty. Most existing models consider demographics as a deterministic variable and foresee a set of scenarios. At best, the models incorporate demographics as a risk variable and assume that agents know the stochastic process underlying the demographic dynamics. In the present research project, I wish to build a demographic-economic model in which the future demographics are uncertain. This will have three consequences. First, individual decisions are different and depend on the individuals' attitudes towards uncertainty. Second, the aggregation of individual decisions is more complex, especially because of the fact that the latter are not necessarily temporally consistent. Third, the approach to economic policy is renewed. The government is not necessarily perceived as an omniscient being who corrects market dysfunctions, but rather, it is itself under uncertainty and must compromise with the choices made by agents."
Project acronym IONACES
Project Understanding ion transport in nanoporous carbons; application to energy storage and sustainable development
Researcher (PI) Patrice Simon
Host Institution (HI) UNIVERSITE PAUL SABATIER TOULOUSE III
Summary Electrochemical Double-Layer Capacitors Electrochemical Capacitors (EDLC) are promising devices for clean energy storage applications. In EDLCs, the charges are stored electrostatically at the electrolyte / electrode interface, which confers them high power and cycling capabilities. Until recently, it was believed that charge storage in porous carbon EDLC electrodes could be achieved only if the pore size of the carbon was larger than the electrolyte ions with their solvation shells. Using Carbides Derived Carbons (CDCs) which have controlled pore sizes between 0.6 nm and 1.1 nm, we recently demonstrated that high capacitive performances could be obtained when the pore size is smaller than the solvated ion size. The origin of this capacitance increase is still unclear despite important modelling efforts achieved by many research groups. Using our fine-tuned, controlled pore size CDCs carbons with narrow pore size distribution, we propose here an integrated approach combining the use of experimental electrochemical methods (EQCM, EIS, CV…) and in-situ analytical techniques (NMR, XRD), to computational modelling (Molecular Dynamics, Monte Carlo and Reverse Monte Carlo methods) to elucidate the ion transport and adsorption mechanisms inside nanopores. A direct application of this fundamental approach concerns the energy storage with supercapacitors. Thanks to the unique features offered by the CDCs, we propose to develop the next generation of high-energy density micro-supercapacitors from bulk CDC films. The evidence of the increase of the capacitive ion adsorption associated with ion partial desolvation in micropores is also of great interest in different areas such as water desalination. CDCs, which have demonstrated volumetric capacitance improvement of 100% compared to activated carbon for supercapacitor application, are appealing materials for water desalination applications, which will be the last part of the project.
Electrochemical Double-Layer Capacitors Electrochemical Capacitors (EDLC) are promising devices for clean energy storage applications. In EDLCs, the charges are stored electrostatically at the electrolyte / electrode interface, which confers them high power and cycling capabilities. Until recently, it was believed that charge storage in porous carbon EDLC electrodes could be achieved only if the pore size of the carbon was larger than the electrolyte ions with their solvation shells. Using Carbides Derived Carbons (CDCs) which have controlled pore sizes between 0.6 nm and 1.1 nm, we recently demonstrated that high capacitive performances could be obtained when the pore size is smaller than the solvated ion size. The origin of this capacitance increase is still unclear despite important modelling efforts achieved by many research groups. Using our fine-tuned, controlled pore size CDCs carbons with narrow pore size distribution, we propose here an integrated approach combining the use of experimental electrochemical methods (EQCM, EIS, CV…) and in-situ analytical techniques (NMR, XRD), to computational modelling (Molecular Dynamics, Monte Carlo and Reverse Monte Carlo methods) to elucidate the ion transport and adsorption mechanisms inside nanopores. A direct application of this fundamental approach concerns the energy storage with supercapacitors. Thanks to the unique features offered by the CDCs, we propose to develop the next generation of high-energy density micro-supercapacitors from bulk CDC films. The evidence of the increase of the capacitive ion adsorption associated with ion partial desolvation in micropores is also of great interest in different areas such as water desalination. CDCs, which have demonstrated volumetric capacitance improvement of 100% compared to activated carbon for supercapacitor application, are appealing materials for water desalination applications, which will be the last part of the project.
Project acronym Starget-in-PANR
Project Determination of specific components from "stromal PDAC signature" involved in PDAC Associated Neural Remodeling (PANR) and their use as clinical tool-box
Researcher (PI) Richard Tomasini
Summary Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most intractable of human malignancies. Survival rate at 5 years is very low (less than 5%). Patients are most of the time diagnosed while the disease has already spread out and benefits from surgical resection is often cut off due to local recurrence and lack of efficient chemotherapy. Indeed, it is urgent to develop new tools to be used by clinicians in order to propose better management of the disease. This project is based on two specific characteristics of PDAC. First, the existence of a prominent tumor stroma compartment (desmoplasia) consisting of non-neoplastic myofibroblastic pancreatic stellate cells, vascular, nerve and immune cells surrounded by immense quantities of ECM, from far exceeding that found in most other tumor types. Second, the very specific and almost unique PDAC associated neural compartment remodeling (PANR) correlated with the intense neuropathic pain observed in this disease. PANR consists in a modification of nerve fiber structure/density and presence of tumoral cell within nerve fibers, a phenomenon called peri-neural invasion which is highly correlated to local recurrence of primary PDAC tumor. We and others hypothesized that, by dialoguing with cancer cells, non-tumoral stromal cells impact on PDAC tumor biology by modeling the own tumoral structure and fostering the tumor development. Regarding this concept we suppose that the intra-tumoral micro-environment has an active and efficient role on the neural compartment remodeling, its associated pain and local recurrence. By integrating preliminary and ongoing results from transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of human PDAC and endogenous mice model developing PDAC, as well as multiples cell lines co-culture studies, we aim to determine this "stromal PDAC signature" and its specific components involved in the PANR. Such improvement could permit to unravel novel diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic options for this deadly malignancy.
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most intractable of human malignancies. Survival rate at 5 years is very low (less than 5%). Patients are most of the time diagnosed while the disease has already spread out and benefits from surgical resection is often cut off due to local recurrence and lack of efficient chemotherapy. Indeed, it is urgent to develop new tools to be used by clinicians in order to propose better management of the disease. This project is based on two specific characteristics of PDAC. First, the existence of a prominent tumor stroma compartment (desmoplasia) consisting of non-neoplastic myofibroblastic pancreatic stellate cells, vascular, nerve and immune cells surrounded by immense quantities of ECM, from far exceeding that found in most other tumor types. Second, the very specific and almost unique PDAC associated neural compartment remodeling (PANR) correlated with the intense neuropathic pain observed in this disease. PANR consists in a modification of nerve fiber structure/density and presence of tumoral cell within nerve fibers, a phenomenon called peri-neural invasion which is highly correlated to local recurrence of primary PDAC tumor. We and others hypothesized that, by dialoguing with cancer cells, non-tumoral stromal cells impact on PDAC tumor biology by modeling the own tumoral structure and fostering the tumor development. Regarding this concept we suppose that the intra-tumoral micro-environment has an active and efficient role on the neural compartment remodeling, its associated pain and local recurrence. By integrating preliminary and ongoing results from transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of human PDAC and endogenous mice model developing PDAC, as well as multiples cell lines co-culture studies, we aim to determine this "stromal PDAC signature" and its specific components involved in the PANR. Such improvement could permit to unravel novel diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic options for this deadly malignancy.
Project acronym STRESSMETABOL
Project Stress signaling mechanisms in metabolism and inflammation and related disorders
Researcher (PI) Romeo Ricci
Host Institution (HI) CENTRE EUROPEEN DE RECHERCHE EN BIOLOGIE ET MEDECINE
Summary "Protein kinases represent key signal transduction components transferring signals to their effectors by phosphorylation. Among other important functions, MAPK-dependent signal transduction is principally required to control inflammation and metabolism in vertebrates. However, chronic MAPK signaling in response to environmental stress contributes to the development of metabolic and inflammatory diseases. While most studies investigated functions of p38α of the p38 MAPK family, we have recently identified first non-redundant in vivo functions for p38δ. We found that p38δ regulates glucose homeostasis by controlling insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells and more recently that p38δ is pivotal in regulation of neutrophil-mediated inflammation. At the molecular level, both functions are dependent on Protein Kinase D1 (PKD1) activity, the latter of which, we identified as a direct and negatively regulated target of p38δ. Overall, our recent work describes a new signaling axis that may be important in diabetes mellitus and inflammatory diseases, respectively. The future core activity of my laboratory is directed towards elucidation of particular roles of p38δ and PKD1 downstream targets in neutrophils and β cells. We also aim at finding common upstream signaling mechanisms that converge in p38δ-PKD1 signaling. Finally, we will explore newly discovered potential metabolic processes that are regulated by this signaling module. This biased research will be complemented by a more comprehensive proteomic screening approach in liver focusing on basic metabolic adaption in response to fasting and feeding. While, protein phosphorylation is widely explored in this context, we will globally screen for ubiquitination of proteins that recently emerged as a key event in cellular signaling. Our work will hopefully lead to the discovery of novel and important cellular and molecular mechanisms in metabolism and inflammation with relevant implications in related human disorders."
"Protein kinases represent key signal transduction components transferring signals to their effectors by phosphorylation. Among other important functions, MAPK-dependent signal transduction is principally required to control inflammation and metabolism in vertebrates. However, chronic MAPK signaling in response to environmental stress contributes to the development of metabolic and inflammatory diseases. While most studies investigated functions of p38α of the p38 MAPK family, we have recently identified first non-redundant in vivo functions for p38δ. We found that p38δ regulates glucose homeostasis by controlling insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells and more recently that p38δ is pivotal in regulation of neutrophil-mediated inflammation. At the molecular level, both functions are dependent on Protein Kinase D1 (PKD1) activity, the latter of which, we identified as a direct and negatively regulated target of p38δ. Overall, our recent work describes a new signaling axis that may be important in diabetes mellitus and inflammatory diseases, respectively. The future core activity of my laboratory is directed towards elucidation of particular roles of p38δ and PKD1 downstream targets in neutrophils and β cells. We also aim at finding common upstream signaling mechanisms that converge in p38δ-PKD1 signaling. Finally, we will explore newly discovered potential metabolic processes that are regulated by this signaling module. This biased research will be complemented by a more comprehensive proteomic screening approach in liver focusing on basic metabolic adaption in response to fasting and feeding. While, protein phosphorylation is widely explored in this context, we will globally screen for ubiquitination of proteins that recently emerged as a key event in cellular signaling. Our work will hopefully lead to the discovery of novel and important cellular and molecular mechanisms in metabolism and inflammation with relevant implications in related human disorders."
Project acronym SUMOSTRESS
Project Integrating the activities of SUMO in gene expression, inflammation and cancer
Researcher (PI) Anne Dejean
Host Institution (HI) INSTITUT PASTEUR
Summary Sumoylation of proteins has emerged as a central regulatory mechanism influencing a wide range of cellular processes and is notably a key pathway facilitating cellular response to stress. Gene expression appears to be particularly regulated by sumoylation as many known SUMO substrates are transcription factors and cofactors. Moreover, key chromatin proteins, including the core histones, figure among the SUMO targets. The emerging paradigm for the proposed work is that sumoylation controls multiple aspects of chromatin structure and that sumoylated proteins are principal and instructive components of a dynamic chromatin scaffold that can respond to external cues. According to this view, sumoylation is expected to impact both global and specific transcriptional programs thereby affecting constitutive and inducible gene expression. The goal of this project is to define the role of sumoylation-mediated gene control in stress response and to analyze the impact of dysregulation of this pathway in inflammation and cancer with a primary focus on the intestinal tract. Our specific aims are to 1) Identify stress-regulated molecular players of the SUMO pathway, 2) Define the genome-wide organization of the SUMO chromatin landscape and its plasticity upon stress, 3) Probe the role of sumoylation in normal and pathological inflammatory response with an emphasis on acute and chronic colitis, 4) Explore the possible implication of the SUMO pathway in colon cancer. This project is supported by a wealth of preliminary data based on genomic approaches and mouse models for partial or complete loss of sumoylation. We expect our study to bring innovative concepts on sumoylation's role in normal and disease states. Novel regulators of sumoylation will be identified, unsuspected transcriptional networks will be uncovered, determinants of human malignancies and inflammatory diseases will potentially be identified, with a view toward therapeutic strategies seeking to manipulate sumoylation.
Sumoylation of proteins has emerged as a central regulatory mechanism influencing a wide range of cellular processes and is notably a key pathway facilitating cellular response to stress. Gene expression appears to be particularly regulated by sumoylation as many known SUMO substrates are transcription factors and cofactors. Moreover, key chromatin proteins, including the core histones, figure among the SUMO targets. The emerging paradigm for the proposed work is that sumoylation controls multiple aspects of chromatin structure and that sumoylated proteins are principal and instructive components of a dynamic chromatin scaffold that can respond to external cues. According to this view, sumoylation is expected to impact both global and specific transcriptional programs thereby affecting constitutive and inducible gene expression. The goal of this project is to define the role of sumoylation-mediated gene control in stress response and to analyze the impact of dysregulation of this pathway in inflammation and cancer with a primary focus on the intestinal tract. Our specific aims are to 1) Identify stress-regulated molecular players of the SUMO pathway, 2) Define the genome-wide organization of the SUMO chromatin landscape and its plasticity upon stress, 3) Probe the role of sumoylation in normal and pathological inflammatory response with an emphasis on acute and chronic colitis, 4) Explore the possible implication of the SUMO pathway in colon cancer. This project is supported by a wealth of preliminary data based on genomic approaches and mouse models for partial or complete loss of sumoylation. We expect our study to bring innovative concepts on sumoylation's role in normal and disease states. Novel regulators of sumoylation will be identified, unsuspected transcriptional networks will be uncovered, determinants of human malignancies and inflammatory diseases will potentially be identified, with a view toward therapeutic strategies seeking to manipulate sumoylation.
Project acronym SUPRADAPT
Project Frontiers in Supramolecular Chemistry Towards Adaptive Chemistry
Researcher (PI) Jean-Marie Lehn
Host Institution (HI) CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DE RECHERCHE AUX FRONTIERES DE LA CHIMIE FONDATION
Summary "Supramolecular chemistry is intrinsically a dynamic chemistry in view of the lability of the interactions connecting the molecular components of a supramolecular entity and the resulting ability of supramolecular species to incorporate, decorporate and exchange their components. On the other hand, such ability to undergo constitutional variation, in response to physical stimuli or chemical effectors, may be conferred upon molecules themselves by introduction of covalent bonds formed by reversible chemical reactions. Together, these features define a Constitutional Dynamic Chemistry (CDC) at both molecular and supramolecular levels. CDC takes advantage of constitutional dynamics to allow variation and selection, so as to achieve adaptation. The overall objective of the present proposal is to further explore the scope of CDC through: 1) establishment of novel reversible covalent reactions, (in particular the synthetically important Diels-Alder and C=C bond forming reactions) without or with catalysis, and the physicochemical studies of the CDC processes; 2) investigation of the modulation of dynamic libraries by either physical stimuli or chemical effectors and their adaptation to these sollicitations; 3) development of constitutional dynamic materials, of either technological or biological interest, in particular dynamic polymers such as dynamic polyamides and dynamic biomolecules; 4) elaboration of multiple dynamic systems, combining dynamic processes of different types, and their implementation in allosterically switchable synthetic reactions and in dynamic information processing devices. CDC represents a paradigm shift with respect to constitutionally static chemistry. In the process of reaching higher levels of complexity, it gives access to the generation of constitutional dynamic networks of interconverting constituents, that provide an approach to the chemistry of adaptive and evolutive systems."
"Supramolecular chemistry is intrinsically a dynamic chemistry in view of the lability of the interactions connecting the molecular components of a supramolecular entity and the resulting ability of supramolecular species to incorporate, decorporate and exchange their components. On the other hand, such ability to undergo constitutional variation, in response to physical stimuli or chemical effectors, may be conferred upon molecules themselves by introduction of covalent bonds formed by reversible chemical reactions. Together, these features define a Constitutional Dynamic Chemistry (CDC) at both molecular and supramolecular levels. CDC takes advantage of constitutional dynamics to allow variation and selection, so as to achieve adaptation. The overall objective of the present proposal is to further explore the scope of CDC through: 1) establishment of novel reversible covalent reactions, (in particular the synthetically important Diels-Alder and C=C bond forming reactions) without or with catalysis, and the physicochemical studies of the CDC processes; 2) investigation of the modulation of dynamic libraries by either physical stimuli or chemical effectors and their adaptation to these sollicitations; 3) development of constitutional dynamic materials, of either technological or biological interest, in particular dynamic polymers such as dynamic polyamides and dynamic biomolecules; 4) elaboration of multiple dynamic systems, combining dynamic processes of different types, and their implementation in allosterically switchable synthetic reactions and in dynamic information processing devices. CDC represents a paradigm shift with respect to constitutionally static chemistry. In the process of reaching higher levels of complexity, it gives access to the generation of constitutional dynamic networks of interconverting constituents, that provide an approach to the chemistry of adaptive and evolutive systems."


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Q: Flutter package barcode_scan -> Failed to notify project evaluation listener After migrating my project to Androidx, i've got a build error because of the barcode_scan library.
I tried two Kotline Versions. Both 1.2.31 and 1.2.51 don't work.
    dependencies:
        flutter:
            sdk: flutter
        firebase_auth: any
        firebase_messaging: any
        flutter_html: any
        http: any
        intl: any
        cloud_firestore: any
        url_launcher: any
        share: any
        expandable: any
        qr_flutter: any
        qrcode_reader: any
        random_string: any
        barcode_scan: ^1.0.0

My buildscript in the project-level gradle file locks like this
buildscript {
    ext.kotlin_version = '1.2.31'
    repositories {
        google()
        jcenter()
    }

    dependencies {
        classpath "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-gradle-plugin:$kotlin_version"
        classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:3.2.1'
        classpath 'com.google.gms:google-services:4.2.0'

    }
}

Error running Gradle:
ProcessException: Process "C:\Users\davidw\OneDrive - BBBaden\Anlagen\Pfadi\App\dev\morea-master\android\gradlew.bat" exited abnormally:

Configure project :app
  registerResGeneratingTask is deprecated, use registerGeneratedResFolders(FileCollection)
  registerResGeneratingTask is deprecated, use registerGeneratedResFolders(FileCollection)
  registerResGeneratingTask is deprecated, use registerGeneratedResFolders(FileCollection)

FAILURE: Build failed with an exception.

*

*What went wrong:
A problem occurred configuring project ':barcode_scan'.

Failed to notify project evaluation listener.
  java.lang.AbstractMethodError (no error message)

A: I don't exactly know why, and hopefully someone more experienced will comment on this, but I solved this exact problem by commenting this line out from my app-level gradle:
implementation "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jre7:$kotlin_version"
And changing the Kotlin version & Gradle version in the project-level gradle to:
ext.kotlin_version = '1.3.10'
classpath 'com.android.tools.build:gradle:3.3.0'
I'm still getting registerResGeneratingTask is deprecated, use registerGeneratedResFolders(FileCollection), but the app builds.

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Engaging visuals for the new normal: Addressing consumer values through color and content
Image source: Lorella Furleo Semeraro/EyeEm/Adobe Stock.
By Lindsay Morris
Our visual and cultural landscape is always ever-changing, but COVID-19 has put it all into hyperdrive almost overnight. We have adjusted to working and creating from our homes, and now we must adapt to this accelerated shift.
As we enter the second half of 2020 and begin planning creative projects and campaigns for the upcoming seasons, creative professionals and marketers are keenly aware of all the elements of life and work that have changed during this pandemic. Many are asking themselves, "How can we make an impact and connect with our audience during these unprecedented and unusual times?"
If you're feeling like it's harder than ever to keep up with industry trends now, you are not alone. In fact, in Adobe Stock's most recent creative survey from July 2020, we found that:
90 percent of creators say trends in visual culture and topics are evolving faster today than ever before.
89 percent of creators agree that 2020 has made their team think more creatively than in the past.
71 percent of creators say their company (or clients) struggle to navigate the shifting trends in visual culture and topics.
This feedback is why Adobe Stock recently partnered with Adweek to look at a few key themes, across both visual and color trends, that the global pandemic has influenced most. Our webinar gave creatives an inside look at how industry experts are responding to COVID-19 changes.
First, Laurie Pressman, VP of Pantone, joined us to discuss how the global pandemic is shaping our experience with color.
Pressman began by speaking broadly to how color reflects consumer behavior: "The key to understanding why we are attracted to certain colors is … to not only be able to look at macro trends … and how they are reflected through the language of color, but also, how colors are adapted to meet the future shifts within a marketplace and the constant changes in consumer behavior."
She took us through four main color "stories" that are most resonant with consumers, and what that might look like through the end of 2020 and beyond. She spoke to why these trends are coming into play now, and how they can be adapted for design. Listen to the on-demand recording to find out more about these engaging color palettes: Simplicity, Positivity, The Great Outdoors, and Contentment.
Next Brenda Milis, Principal of Visual Trends at Adobe Stock, explored how these key themes can be communicated through seasonal topics across both autumn and winter. Brenda described three trending topics: Simplicity, Localism and Tradition. She had this to say about how COVID-19 is influencing seasonal visuals:
"Because fall and winter are distinct times of year, with their own holidays, weather, and annual appeal, it's a vital exercise to see how this very specific cultural moment affects seasonal content, and how to ensure that the visuals employed in seasonal campaigns and marketing are relevant and resonant with consumers this year."
Watch to the on-demand recording and read our Autumn/Winter 2020 Creative Insights Guide to learn more.
Discussing these relevant color themes and visual topics with both Pressman and Milis confirmed that many of the changes in our lifestyles, values, and priorities will remain with us even in a world post-COVID-19. However, seeing Pressman showcase the evergreen, classic colors that evoke a sense of unity and longevity, offered both comfort and peace. Even though we may feel farther than ever from each other, we are also more connected.
Want to learn more? Watch the webinar replay to hear the full discussion.
As the situation with COVID-19 unfolds, Adobe is committed to giving you the support and resources to navigate this challenging time.
https://blog.adobe.com/en/2020/08/20/content-for-fall.html
https://blog.adobe.com/en/2020/08/06/create-a-composite-with-photoshop-on-the-ipad-and-adobe-stock-images.html
https://blog.adobe.com/en/2020/08/05/uncover-amazing-details-in-adobe-stock-images-with-lightroom-for-mobile.html
Topics: Creative Inspiration & Trends, Creativity, Insights & Inspiration, Media & Entertainment, Design, Creative Cloud,
Products: Creative Cloud, Stock,

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When Norma and Steve Chodos retired and relocated to Solana Beach from Los Angeles four years ago, it didn't take them long to get involved in the community. With their new home overlooking San Elijo Lagoon, the couple applied to be docents to learn more about what's beyond their backyard.
"We knew nothing about the lagoon," Norma Chodos said.
"We were curious," added Steve Chodos.
Today, the duo co-lead walks through San Elijo Lagoon, nearly 1,000 acres of coastal wetlands between Encinitas and Solana Beach, extending inland from Pacific Coast Highway to Rancho Santa Fe.
Norma, a retired English teacher, and Steve, a retired physicist, lean on each other's strengths to teach children on field trips.
"She's better at controlling the class," added Steve Chodos, as he smiled at his wife of almost 47 years.
Launched in 1995, the docent program is funded by San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation, interpretation and public enjoyment of San Elijo Lagoon.
The nonprofit has 40 docents, including Carmel Valley resident Sally Stoffel, a two-year volunteer.
Stoffel decided to volunteer at the lagoon after retiring from UC San Diego, where she worked for 35 years.
"With raising kids and working, I never really had time to learn about what was around me," said Stoffel, who has lived in Carmel Valley for 12 years and previously lived near the lagoon in Solana Beach for 27 years.
The eight-week training course covers the history and ecology of San Elijo Lagoon. Docent training also offers practical interpretive techniques and tips on how to lead groups of students and adults.
About 4,000 students and adults of all ages visited San Elijo Lagoon last year to participate in school and public programs, which include academic field trips, family days and nature walks.
The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy is recruiting new volunteers to lead guided walks and field trips, and help raise awareness about the wetlands. There are 15 openings for docents.
The Chodos and Stoffel encouraged those interested in volunteering to apply online at www.sanelijo.org/docent-training.
Training is held 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday mornings, as well as two Saturday mornings, Sept. 30 through Dec. 2 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
For details, call 760-436-3944, ext. 702, or visit www.sanelijo.org.


The EC-130J Commando Solo, a specially-modified four-engine Hercules transport, conducts information operations, psychological operations and civil affairs broadcasts in AM, FM, HF, TV and military communications bands. A typical mission consists of a single-ship orbit offset from the desired target audience — either military or civilian personnel... Many modifications have been made to Commando Solo. These include... the capability of broadcasting radio and color TV on all worldwide standards.


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Judge Gives Green Light to Lawsuit Against Nellie's Eggs
Court Finds That Egg Seller's Depictions of Hens in 'Elysian Pastures' Can Defraud Consumers
New York – In a historic decision, a Southern District of New York federal court judge has established that a marketing campaign showing hens frolicking outdoors "provides enough specificity to elevate itself beyond puffery," placing a target on the backs of sellers of so-called "free-range eggs" that keep hens in cramped conditions. The court rejected arguments made by Pete and Gerry's Organics, the owner of Nellie's Free Range Eggs, in a motion to dismiss. PETA Foundation lawyers had filed the lawsuit on behalf of several consumers based in New York City and Nassau County who are upset at being misled into buying eggs sold alongside false depictions of what the court described as "hens frolicking in elysian pastures." PETA considers this kind of advertising on egg cartons to be "humane washing."
The consumer lawsuit details how Nellie's cartons depict hens enjoying vast, lush, grassy fields and tell consumers, "Our hens can peck, perch, and play on plenty of green grass." This description contrasts drastically with PETA eyewitness video footage of a Nellie's egg supplier showing that some 20,000 hens were crammed into a single crowded shed with severely restricted access to the outdoors, which they could reach only by fighting their way to hatchways that were only occasionally open. This is next to impossible for many when they're housed at this volume. The hens had just 1.2 square feet of floor space each, which is barely larger than their bodies.
"These shoppers were appalled to discover that hens on 'free-range' egg farms spend their lives not on grass but in jam-packed sheds—a miserable existence," says PETA Foundation Deputy General Counsel for Animal Law Jared Goodman. "The only truly cruelty-free label is 'vegan,' and PETA looks forward to seeing egg sellers stopped from duping shoppers with false promises of free birds on idyllic hillsides. All U.S. egg sellers are on notice: They can't deceive customers this way without exposing themselves to potential false-advertising claims."
PETA has released a reaction video in which Whole Foods shoppers who'd bought Nellie's eggs watched PETA's eyewitness video footage. The viewers responded by saying that they felt "betrayed" and that the company's marketing claims were "false advertising," "really deceptive," "really f*cked up," "disgusting," and "another big lie."
The plaintiffs in this lawsuit are also represented by Jeanne M. Christensen and Julia L. Elmaleh-Sachs, attorneys at Wigdor LLP, a New York–based law firm that has won landmark victories for victims of false advertising, racial and gender-based discrimination, and harassment.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to eat"—opposes speciesism, which is a human-supremacist worldview. For more information, please visit PETA.org.


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El Warshah: Creating Beautiful Décor From Driftwood
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This Egyptian startup is offering exquisitely personalized and warm works of interior art for your happy home.
You don't think much of a stray piece of driftwood in the grand scheme of things, nor do you think there's much potential in a discarded tree branch or a few planks leftover from construction. To the grand majority, scrap wood is nothing more than refuse, to be cast away without much of a second thought. But to the creative people over at El Warshah, it's much more than that.
Officially launched in May of 2016, El Warshah create mesmerizing, highly creative pieces of furniture and interior décor that are more than just home fixtures, but deeply personalized expressions of individuality, with each piece being a work of art in and of itself.
"Each piece we craft is tailored to the specifications and ideas each person who comes to us has in mind," said El Warshah co-founder Fady Nagi. "We treat our crafts like they're our own children, taking as long as they need and as much effort required to bring out an item that is unique."
Nagi, alongside co-owner Hazem Ihab, operate in their own little workspace where they work with the wood and other materials, and they dry the wood on their rooftop naturally; a process that can take anywhere from a few months to a year or more.
El Warshah currently operate online, but the owners have hopes of a fully functional workshop and a dedicated drying room somewhere in the future, though for now, those interested in their dazzling creations can get in contact with them via social media to get down to brass tacks.
"It's important to get the customer's insights and ideas to make their piece truly one of a kind; sometimes the discussion can be as simple as a few messages on Facebook, but more often, it's a full meeting to hash things out, and we sometimes feel like it's necessary to visit the customer's home to get a feel to the dimensions and design they have in mind," Nagi explained.
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New Additions to Display & Video 360 Address Ad Frequency
Brian Blondy, October 17, 2019
Advanced machine learning capabilities set to arrive in Q4 2019
Google will soon release ad frequency controls in Display & Video 360 that allow for the use of predictive models to assist in optimizing ad delivery to users without the use of cookies.
The ad frequency controls will go live on Display & Video 360 in early November and will arrive on Google Ads soon after that.
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Google claims that if third-party cookies are not present, the ads will be optimized and frequency capped for users. Google is now relying on predictive models to fill in the gap about how its ads are delivered when a cookie is not available to provide data on the user.
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 Best Price on Hotel Gardenia Tamarindo in Tamarindo + Reviews!
Located in Tamarindo, Hotel Gardenia Tamarindo provides a garden and free WiFi. Every guest at the 3-star property can enjoy pool views from the rooms, and has access to an outdoor pool. The rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Rooms contain a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchen. All guest rooms at Hotel Gardenia Tamarindo have air conditioning and a closet. The accommodation has a terrace. Playa Conchal is 10 miles from Hotel Gardenia Tamarindo, while Playa Grande is 9 miles away. The nearest airport is Tamarindo Airport, 2.7 miles from the property.
The site is nice' the room is comfertable, clean. It was pleasnt place.
Das Hotel (Apartement) liegt ca. 500 meter vom Zentrum entfernt. Dies fanden wir sehr angenehm wegen der Ruhe. Es gibt eine kleine Küche, ausgestattet mit Kaffekocher, Mikrowelle, Kühlschrank, gutes Geschir und kleinem Esstisch. Die Oase im Hof mit Pool ist sehr schön gemacht. Frisches und sauberes Wasser im Pool. Alles ist sehr sauber und das Personal sehr freundlich. European Standart halt ;-) Jederzeit wieder.


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We searched to find the deadliest driving distractions to that you can avoid partaking in any of these shenanigans.
According to the Government of Ontario, deaths from collisions caused by distracted driving have doubled since 2000. They also explained a driver using a cell phone is four times more likely to crash than a driver who is focused on the road.
Smoking – including smoking, lighting up, putting ashes in a tray. When reviewing crash reports involving at least one fatality – it was discovered that 1% of accidents were caused by smoking.
Moving Objects – including pets, insects. 1% of accident reports were caused by moving objects.
Vehicle Device/Controls – including those that are integral to using a vehicle, such as adjusting your mirrors or seat. Anything that takes your attention off the road, even seemingly innocent behaviours such as these cause approximately 1% of accidents.
Audio/Climate Controls – including switching radio stations, adjusting volume or changing the temperature accounts for 2% of fatal accidents.
Eating/Drinking – eating or drinking while operating a motor vehicle causes 2% of distracted driving accidents.
Devices - including reaching for a navigational GPS device or headphones account for 2% of distracted driving accidents.
Passengers – including chatting with or looking at people in your car, cause 5% of fatal crashes.
Outside Circumstances – including people, an object, accident or event. All of which distracts a driver, taking their eyes off the task at hand – resulting in 7% of accidents.
General Distraction – explained as "lost in thought," daydreaming or simply not paying attention to driving. When a driver is detached from reality, they cause 62% of fatal distracted driving-related accidents.
Cell Phones – cell phone use including text messaging, emails, browsing the internet are the biggest cause of fatal accidents.
Considering every half hour, one person is injured in a distracted driving collision it's imperative you avoid all distracted driving urges.


GRAVEYARDS, LADY GAGA AND STRANGE MEN EATING KFC… WTF?
I was paying attention a blog I read last night. It had said that the best way to go about being noticed in blogging is to read other people's blogs. This sounds like a sensible thing to do, but I haven't been doing it. I have been too absorbed in writing my own. So last night I set some time aside to have a read of some other people's blogs – and I'm glad I did. One person, Mountain Hollow Paranormal, wrote that they liked looking around graveyards with big old gravestones. So do I! I really don't go in for these uniform graveyards where people are reduced to little diddy stones all of the same size. Where is the atmosphere? Where is the individuality we had when we were alive? Oh, woe is the uniform graveyard! Anyway, I read a few blogs, left some comments (because as a blogger I love receiving other people's comments on my blog, so share and share alike) and went to bed.
And then… the dream struck. And I'm afraid I must firmly point the finger of blame for this supremely weird dream at my fellow bloggers. Yes, my friends, you woke the 'monster of weirdness' who was quietly snoozing deep in my subconscious.
I Don't Do Summer Dresses!
I dreamed I was sitting in the garden of a lovely manor house which was a bit run down and the gardens now resembled a small, somewhat overgrown meadow. It was the most gorgeous day and the sky was blue with a few wispy clouds and I was wearing a pretty little summer dress (I don't think I've owned a pretty little summer dress in my life – it's boots and jeans all the way, I'm afraid). I had the distinct impression I was just a little girl but that was only to begin with. As the dream went on I seemed to gain a few years along the way. I was sitting on the grass, looking around and on the end of the gabled part of the country house was the date 1531. This, for some reason, seemed very significant to me. It was a date I had to remember. I got up and began walking along a path formed of shorter, already trodden down grass towards a little road between two houses. I had a doll in my hand and was slightly unnerved to hear a dog running after me. It sounded like a big dog too. I tried to hide my fear and looked around to see a great, hairy, black German Shepherd running after me. But, fortunately for me and my dolly, this dog was friendly – it meant me no harm. I was even vaguely pleased to see it, with its great tongue lolling out of its mouth. It seemed to me that I had acquired my own Black Shuck. Who would have thought it? Even in my dream I felt as if parts of my research into the World of Weird were rolling together to form one big crazy dream. I wondered if I had got the setting for the dream from the book I'm currently reading: The Favoured Child by Philippa Gregory. She writes some amazing books… anyway, I digress.
As I walked down the road between the two houses, it appeared that the road led to the churchyard. Along either side of the road were planks of wood and (you know how you just know things in dreams) I knew they were made of yew. This I put down to the knowledge that yew trees are commonly grown in churchyards. While I stood to one side of the road, I saw a group of Chinese people heading my way. They were wearing dull grey robes edged with dark red. They were all hooded and carrying tiny bundles in their arms, which were also wrapped in dull grey fabric. There were other Chinese people also walking along the planks on either side of the road and I understood this was because they were the 'overseers' and they were important enough to warrant walking on the planks in the belief that if they did so, Death would not be able to follow in their footsteps – I thought this detail was oddly insightful (or should I say creative) for me. The other people walking in the road were not offered this luxury. I could only see their mouths under their hoods and they were all forming an 'O' shape, reminiscent of the Dementors from the Harry Potter movies. The tiny bundles in their arms were dead babies that they were taking to the churchyard. This, I think, was brought to my dream partly by some research I have recently done to try and find the location of a grave for someone and Mountain Hollow Paranormal's blog that I read last night where they had noticed there were a collection of children's graves in the corner of the graveyard they had recently looked around.
What Are You Doing In My Dream, Scary Chinese Man?
As we walked along together, with me trying to be as invisible as possible and the Chinese group not even giving me so much as a passing look, I noticed an old rundown bookshop at the top of a short winding set of stone stairs which were covered with dead brown leaves. Those who know me will know that book shops of any kind are like magnets to me and I was in there like a shot. There wasn't a soul to be seen at first and I noticed a strange looking green paperback book which I picked up and started leafing through. The book seemed to fall open to a certain page and as I began reading I was stunned to find it happened to be all about the incident I'd just witnessed outside and I understood what I'd seen had actually happened a long time ago (I wonder if that's why the 1531 seemed particularly relevant – had it happened in that year?) and I'd most likely been watching a bunch of ghosts reenacting a very sad past event. Where the Chinese element came into it, I have no idea. Perhaps I was feeling particularly multicultural last night. Who knows.
I noticed, when I was in the book shop, that I seemed to have become rather more advanced in years and I was no longer a little girl in a summer dress. And not only that, there were three other men in the book shop with me. If you thought the dream had been weird up to now, I was in for another example of how devious and wacky my psyche can be when it wants to.
Outside the book shop, down a different flight of steps was the ladies toilet. It reminded me more of a dungeon, but it was, strangely enough, nice and clean (brownie point for the book shop owner). I went down to have a look only to find… Lady Gaga. Unfortunately for Gaga, she wasn't looking her usual exuberant self. Actually, she was a bit dead. Very dead, as it goes, because she was more skeleton than flesh (and, contrary to belief, baby, she wasn't born that way…). This was, as you can imagine, a rather horrifying discovery and I ran out of the toilet, looking for the men to console me. Men will make everything better, a little voice in my head told me. Whilst looking for the men, I looked out of the book shop window and could see there was a gent's toilet across the other side of the road, but it was inundated with flies which were pouring out of the entrance. One of the guys I'd seen in the book store was trying his best to see where the flies were coming from and, to my horror, I realised that the owner of the book shop had somehow died in the toilet and that's where all the flies were coming from. Horrors! What was going on here?
I joined up with the three men outside the bookshop and I was feeling particularly overwrought by now, words pouring from my lips in a slightly hysterical but slurred rush (I suspect I may well have been talking in my sleep at this point, but I don't recall my husband giving me a shove, so perhaps I was doing it quietly).
As with most people, I dream but don't often recall all the details like this. I wonder why it is some dreams are more vivid than others and stay with you for a long time. And so, dear fellow bloggers and readers with a curious bent who have stayed with me through the course of the above dream, it is time to crack out the psychology and dream books. What did all that actually mean!? I look forward to reading your comments.


"Had to warm the car up a good five minutes this morning."
"Windshield looked like an ice rink."
"Wind chill in single digits."
"Gusts were whippin'- only makes it feel colder."
"Grass had frost on it."
"Can't be too careful in this stuff."
"No you cannot. Code blue."
"At 71. Damn near fifty degree difference just walking out the door."
"Don't look no better the rest of the week."
"Folks better be ready to dress warm."
"Might wear my long johns tomorrow."
"Thermals, yup. Double up on the socks, too."
"Feet and head. Keep the ends warm and the middle will be warmer, too."


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State of the parks: Improvement ideas floated for Hendersonville parks, greenways
Derek Lacey
dlacey@gannett.com
Planning Board member Hunter Jones presented a "State of the Parks" presentation Thursday to City Council, reviewing the parks available to residents and offering ideas about how to make them better.
Going over each park in turn, he gave a brief status update and a list of improvement ideas, including at some of the high-profile parks like Patton Park and Berkeley Mills.
Jones, who is also a parks and recreation professional, conducted a Facebook survey on the parks' needs. Twenty people answered the survey, and 95% said parks need improvement in the areas of community events, safety and cleanliness, and connectivity to downtown.
The parks used most included Patton, Berkeley and the Oklawaha Greenway, and are visited mostly for walking or hiking, attending sports events, concerts and other events.
When it comes to greenways, Jones noted the strong potential for the paths but also the flooding problems and engineering needs.
At the Whitmire Building, he recommended converting the less-used shuffleboard courts into pickleball courts and creating a senior center or virtual learning center as a potential revenue source.
Jones also floated the idea of relocating Hendersonville High softball and middle school baseball and softball to William H. King Memorial Park and installing a high-end disc golf course at Berkeley Mills Park.
He also split the Berkeley Mills Park Master Plan into two sides and recommended moving several aspects around.
He also broached the idea of a teen center at Boyd Park.
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The University of Colorado Denver is the premier urban research university in Colorado, attracting more than $400 million in research funding annually, and serving more than 19,000 undergraduate, graduate and health professions students in Denver, Aurora and online. The University is located on two main campuses: the Denver campus, in the heart of Denver's business, cultural and recreational district; and the Anschutz Medical Campus, located in nearby Aurora, Colorado. The Denver campus, which houses the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, is home to a diverse community of 15,000 students. We therefore seek candidates who demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, mentoring, nurturing, and inspiring diverse students of all ethnicities, nationalities and genders, including first generation college undergraduates. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.
Applications are accepted electronically at www.cu.edu/careers, (search for job number 14750, or use the direct link https://tinyurl.com/y9pyvnf3). Applications received by Dec. 1, 2018 will receive full consideration; however applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to CU Careers. At least one of these letters should address your teaching abilities and potential. You will be sent an email asking you to provide email addresses for your references and then links will be emailed to them asking them to upload their letters.
Questions should be directed to Stephen Billups at Stephen.Billups@ucdenver.edu.


September Employee of the month.
The September Employee of the month Ian "Uffa" Foxton.
Ian has worked for DB Sharp for the last 5 years and is a hugely valuable member of our carpentry team.
His persistent hard work never goes unnoticed. We never hear any complaining from Uffa and he deals with the task in hand quickly and efficiently.
Ian bags himself a £100 voucher and more importantly the right to the coveted golden hard hat for the month.


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Sunday announcements, April 28
Chief Master Sergeant Spencer retires
Chief Master Sergeant Rebecca L. Spencer was honored at a retirement ceremony April 14 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Spencer was the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron Superintendent at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. She enlisted in active duty Air Force in October 1995. Spencer is the daughter of Joann Kirian and the late Larry Kirian.
Airman Combs graduates basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jared Combs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Combs is the son of Jackie and Jim Combs of Clyde.
He is a 2018 graduate of Clyde High School.
Airman Levengood graduates basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jasmin Levengood graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Levengood is the daughter of Joseph and Lisa Levengood of Tiffin.
She is a 2018 graduate of Hopewell-Loudon High School, Bascom.
Celebrate Star Wars Day
May the fourth be with you. Celebrate Star Wars Day at Imagination Station and check out the growing sport of light saber fencing with area club, The Saber Legion Saturday. Visitors can experiment with circuits as they build a jitter Jedi and practice storytelling and videography direct their own stop-motion saga with Star Wars action figures.
Music in the Parlor features flutist performing in historic Hayes Home
FREMONT — Enjoy a musical performance by a flutist and accompanist playing classical music in the large parlor of the historic Hayes Home during Music in the Parlor May 19.
The performance is to be 4 to 5 p.m. in the same parlor where President Rutherford and First Lady Lucy Hayes entertained guests. Cost is $12 per person.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling Jacque Baker at 419-332-2081, ext. 238, or online at rbhayes.org.events.
Flutist Alec Porter and accompanist Rhys Burgess will perform a selection of songs by Bach, Mozart, Dutilleux, Martinu and Ran.
Porter is a music education and music performance dual major, studying under the tutelage of Conor Nelson, Ph.D., at Bowling Green State University. Porter is also a scholar in the 2016 Cohort of the President's Leadership Academy, the foremost leadership development program on campus.
In 2018, he was named winner of the institution's concerto competition, performing John Corigliano's "Pied Piper Fantasy" with orchestra, as well as placing in the competition of the New Albany Symphony that same year.
Porter is an apprentice of the Hot Springs Music Festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a fellow of the Trentino Music Festival of Music Academy International in Northern Italy.
Originally from Troy, Michigan, Burgess completed his bachelor's studies at Oakland University, where he studied with Tian Tian, Ph.D., and was a winner in the 2016 Oakland Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition.
For information, call 419-332-2081, or visit rbhayes.org. Like HPLM on Facebook at @rbhayespres and follow on Twitter and Instagram at @rbhayespres.
Old Fort Bank's Mark Malone receives governor's appointment
Michael C. Spragg, president and CEO of The Old Fort Banking Co., announced that Executive Vice President Mark B. Malone has received the governor's appointment to Ohio's Banking Commission. Malone will serve a four-year term on the commission, and duties includes making recommendations, considerations and assessments to the deputy superintendent for banks and the superintendent of financial institutions on the business of banking. "Old Fort Bank prides itself in employing leaders in the financial industry. Mark's appointment recognizes his years of dedication, expertise and commitment to the financial services industry and we commend him for this honor at the state level." stated Michael C. Spragg.
Governor Mike DeWine, with confirmation by the Ohio Senate, has appointed Malone to serve on this eight-member Banking Commission. Qualifications and requirements of the commission members shall be, at the time of appointment, executive officers of state banks, and all of the members appointed to the Commission shall have banking experience as a director or officer of a bank, savings bank, or savings association insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation, a bank holding company, or a savings and loan holding company. The membership of the commission shall be representative of the banking industry as a whole, including representatives of banks of various asset sizes and ownership structures, as determined by the Governor after consultation with the superintendent of financial institutions.
With 39 years in the banking industry, serving as an officer and executive in various roles Malone joined Old Fort Bank in 2009 as senior vice president and chief lending officer. In 2012, he was promoted to executive vice president and in 2015 Malone was promoted to EVP, chief credit officer.
Sunday announcements, May 26
TU's Wood named VP Amy Wood has been named vice president for enrollment management As Vice President, Wood ...
Heidelberg appoints dean of School of Business, Computer Science and IT A veteran educator with extensive ...
Tiffin's Daniel recognized at honors convocation ALLIANCE — Frazier Daniel of Tiffin was recognized with the ...
Sunday announcements, May 5
TU to host pinning ceremony for ACUE-Credentialed faculty Seventeen members of Tiffin University's faculty is ...
Senior Calendar, May 1
Commission on Aging Nutrition Program Thursday — Ham and Swiss, vegetable soup, tossed salad, pears, whole ...
Mount Union honors Tiffin student ALLIANCE – The University of Mount Union have inducted 77 students in the ...
A good night for Old Fort against New Riegel
Blue Streaks' fast start buries Columbian
Stone, Carey erupt in third quarter vs. SE
Columbian's Conley powers way to finals
Sandusky County prosecutor resigns
New Riegel homecoming king and queen
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Band With A Brand
by Ryan Gilpatrick , October 23, 2014
I'm pretty meticulous about my iTunes library. Admittedly, I've spent (probably too much) time updating tags, making sure album artwork is correct, and building that "perfect" snowboarding playlist. Needless to say, I was pretty surprised when I opened my laptop one Tuesday night to find an album I hadn't downloaded staring me in the face atop my "recently added" smart list.
I had seen the Apple press conference earlier that day announcing the new iPhones, a smartwatch and a new U2 album to boot. But somehow I didn't interpret Tim Cook saying "and the album will be free for all iTunes users tonight" to mean that it would be automatically added to my library (and therefore synced with my phone and tablet via Google Play Music).
I didn't feel offended or violated as many users felt; I was intrigued.
By adding U2's new album, "Songs of Innocence," to over 30 million unsuspecting users' iTunes libraries and iPhones across the world, Apple created the largest album release of all time.
The Internet was seemingly divided over the bold release strategy. The complaints ranged from mere disapproval of Apple's musical taste to ethical arguments about Apple invading users' privacy by planting files on their personal devices. The release strategy began to overshadow the music itself.
Brand partnerships are nothing new for musicians. The collaboration between Apple and U2 began over a decade ago, when Apple used the single "Vertigo" in commercials for the iPod Nano.
Even folk legend Bob Dylan has penned tunes and made commercial appearances for Victoria's Secret, Cadillac and, yes, Apple. However, this partnership was deeper and bolder than licensing music for an ad or tour sponsorship.
Apple is sharing in some of the timeless cool factor of U2. U2 gets the slick branding, not to mention bandwidth for the largest album release of all time.
Who benefits more from this partnership, Apple or U2?
I'd have to say U2.
After declining album sales and struggling to find relevancy in the contemporary rock market, they needed a boost. Now, not only are they sharing ad space with a tech giant, they're implanted into consumers' playlists.
We've entered an interesting era for brand partnerships. The consistent decline in physical album sales and, moreover, album sales in general, has made fertile ground for artists to collaborate with brands.
Artists and the organizations they work with (labels, management groups, brands), can derive value from brand partnerships. Never before has music been so accessible to such a large audience, yet countless artists are struggling to generate revenue from their craft.
Enter the brand. Strategic partnerships can allow both parties to capitalize on the paradigm shift that the music industry is experiencing. In this age, the sheer amount of distractions means brands and bands alike have to fight tooth and nail for a slice of users' attention. Why not team up?
Brands can offer the resources and access to media platforms that have the potential to rejuvenate an artist's career, or virtually guarantee the success of a particular release, while an artist can use his or her influence to give a brand credibility, or introduction to a new audience.
Hip-hop legend Jay Z's 2006 "comeback" album, "Kingdom Come," was sponsored by Budweiser, shortly after he took a position at the company as the co-brand director of Bud Select to increase the brand's relevance within his fan base. While he may no longer work for the company, the partnership is intact today, as Budweiser sponsors his "Made in America" concert series. His latest, "Magna Carta… Holy Grail," was released in conjunction with Samsung. The latter is a particularly interesting example, in that Samsung went as far as to purchase a million copies of the album to pre-load on the latest line of Galaxy devices, essentially granting a platinum certification to the album prior to its own release.
Each band has its own brand already—from how it is perceived in the marketplace, to the content of its music, to the people who come to the shows. Morgan Spurlock goes into it during his satirically branded-documentary, "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," In order to be functional, band/brand relationships need to be symbiotic. Brands want a marketable product and the coveted cool factor, but it should never come at the expense of a band's creative integrity.
The key here is a strong partnership between brand and band. They each need to help the other achieve their goals. For artists, pairing with the right brand can be much like finding the ideal agent, manager, or drummer. For brands, it can mean playing to the right audience with the crowd begging for an encore.
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RYAN GILPATRICK, account executive, Monaco Lange


In a letter to its membership posted last week Oren Teicher, chief executive of the American Booksellers Association, has urged his members to use their trusted voices to tell their customers the truth about Amazon. He writes: "You and your bookselling colleagues know the real narrative of the Amazon story, but it's important that we keep in mind the viewpoint and experience of our customers. Amazon's public message of low prices and wide selection are, regrettably, the only story that many consumers know . . . I believe that the most influential and trusted voice in helping to tell the true story to your customers is you. Armed with the facts - and those facts are extraordinarily persuasive - your outreach to your customers is critically important."


The Mount Mercy and Coe women's soccer teams battled to a scoreless tie in double-overtime Wednesday at Clark Field.
The match lasted 120 minutes without either team finding the net.
Sarah Johnson made two saves for Mount Mercy and Kacey Baker turned away five shots for Coe.
The outcome left Mount Mercy with a 1-0-2 record. Coe is 1-1-1 for the campaign.
Ryan Harrington of Coe won both of his matches at the NCAA Division III wrestling tournament Friday and will compete in the semifinals Saturday morning at the U.S. Cellular Center.
Harrington defeated Jake Johnson of Concordia-Moorhead, 8-0, and trimmed Ethan Farmer of Wabash, 7-3, at 174 pounds.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - The Coe College softball team won two games Friday in Florida.
The Kohawks defeated Defiance, 15-7, and knocked off Messiah, 6-2.
Sara Czachowski went 4-for-4 with two RBIs in the first game for the Kohawks (12-2). Paige Wieland and Brenna Winn were 3-for-4 with three RBIs and Winn belted a home run.
Mallory McArtor, Allie O'Brien, Maddy Ryan and Gretchen Lilienthal had two hits against Defiance. O'Brien drove in three runs and Ryan had two RBIs.
McArtor, O'Brien and Ryan had two hits against Messiah. Winn and Madi Miller drove in two runs.
Coe and Messiah were tied, 1-1, after seven innings. The Kohawks broke loose for five runs in the top of the eighth and Messiah scored once in the bottom of the eighth.
AUBURNDALE, Fla. - The Coe College baseball team was swept by Ramapo, 6-5 and 6-1, in a doubleheader Friday in Florida.
The Kohawks (4-3) jumped to a 5-0 lead in the top of the first inning in the opener, but they did not score again in the seven-inning game. Kevin Delaney had two hits for Coe.
The Kohawks managed only three hits in the second game.
Schaedel, Robbins (6), Smith (6) and Henning. Campbell, Curto (1), Westhelle (3), Haag (7), D'Andrea (7) and Rinsky. W - Westhelle. L - Smith (0-2). S - D'Andrea.
Doherty, Growney (7) and Rinsky. Keaton, Christ (5), Verona (7) and Henning. W - Doherty. L - Keaton (1-1).
The 36th-ranked Coe men's tennis team earned a pair of wins, beating Rochester 5-4 Thursday morning at Lakeland, Fla., and beating Wheaton 6-3 in the afternoon at Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Although the Kohawks earned the two team wins, it was a bad day for 15th-ranked No. 1 singles player Brady Anderson, who lost both of his matches.
Riley Galbraith won both of his No. 2 singles matches, however, and the Kohawks won five of their six doubles matches on the day.
Coe improved to 14-2. Rochester fell to 3-6, and Wheaton fell to 5-6.


Finland-based Revieve, a leader in digital solutions to track beauty shopping trends, has expanded its Digital Beauty Advisor service to help brands acquire key data for skin and beauty-related consumer habits.
The company says that its service is a key way for brands to track preference data, in turn helping to analyse the fast changing and evolving patterns of beauty consumers, who are increasingly looking for more tailored solutions.
Currently the Revieve Digital Beauty Advisor solution is used by beauty brands across four continents and is helping to drive loyaltry programs by enhancing the depth of data concerning beauty consumers' preferences, trends and concerns.
With today's younger consumer having increasingly complex buying patterns, often with little brand loyalty, understanding the process behind why, where and for what purpose beauty products are bought is more important than ever.
The individual data provided by Revieve helps both retailers and brands from a more intricate understanding of these patterns, creating better loyalty membership programs and offering targeted loyalty benefits to end-consumers, the company claims.
"The increasing need for beauty brands and retailers to achieve a deeper level of customer understanding connected with their loyalty membership programs combined with the consumers' willingness to share information in exchange for an individualized, far superior customer-experience is a driving force for commerce in the coming years", said Revieve CEO Sampo Parkkinen.
The company also stresses that the service is GDPR compliant, which is particularly important for companies operating out of Europe, who have to ensure that they are not breaking the newly introduced data protection act that governs the region, having significant implications for global brands.
"We're excited that under the increasing privacy regulation particularly in Europe with the introduction of GDPR," said Parkkinen.


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