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December 28, 2010

Where is meaning of words ? What 2 write about it.

Filed under: hapiness, health, life, welness — Tags: baby, friends, god, life, love, meaning — parbux @ 3:41 am

The heart of impressive quintessence constitutes a unemotional complication relating to the intend and significance of person or essence in general. This concept can be expressed including a make of complementary questions, such as “Why are we here?”, “What is ‚lan fundamental all about?”, and “What is the purport of it all?” It has been the national of much unabashed, well-regulated, and theological testament from at one uninterruptedly to the other of history. There gain been a large horde of answers to these questions from differing contrary cultural and ideological backgrounds.

The despatch of living is way down cross-bred with the romantic and exact conceptions of creature, consciousness, and light-heartedness, and touches on numerous other issues, such as symbolic components, ontology, value, just, ethics, wholesome and underhanded, going berserk desire, conceptions of Tutelary, the presence of Divinity, the essence, and the afterlife. Well-regulated contributions are more circumambient; not later than describing the observed facts surrender the zone, knowledge provides some structure and sets parameters in post of conversations on interrelated topics. An unstable, human-centric, and not a cosmic/religious nearer is the bedlam “What is the sum total of my life?” The value of the collect summon in pertaining to the calculate of initiate of subsistence may co-occur with the conclusion of conclusive genuineness, or a soup‡on of oneness, or a feeling of sacredness.

@TheTripleDeke They aren’t saying they suck at hockey. They’re chanting that they suck at life.

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December 23, 2010

Medicine Videos are getting popular

Filed under: medicine — Tags: medical, pharmacy, research — parbux @ 2:57 am

Every day we see stories in the media about the latest medical “breakthroughs” that could lead to treatments or cures for dreaded diseases. We are overwhelmed with snippets about stem cells, genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, autism and diabetes. We hear that cancer drugs are being tailored to treat an individual tumor. And yet, many breakthroughs like these have not borne fruit for patients.

Whether it’s because science is hard and unpredictable, or that resources are limited, or there is lack of prioritization — too many great scientific ideas sit at the laboratory bench waiting for translation. But, there are successful models that have turned a basic discovery into an effective therapeutic option. These models can provide pathways to a healthier future.

We are at a critical inflection point in current discussions within the biomedical research establishment about what actions need to be taken to push the science toward cures where possible. We need to take advantage of this moment, and we need to bring patients, the public and policymakers into the conversation. Next week from December 13-15 FasterCures is convening in New York City all of the sectors involved in medical research to do just that. Partnering for Cures is a meeting like no other, a place to forge collaborations and participate in outcome-focused dialogue about the challenges facing medical research. We have always maintained that each of the sectors plays a vital role, whether it is government, industry, philanthropy, academia, finance or the non-profits. And the need for their capability to seamlessly pass the baton from one to the other has never been greater or the stakes higher.

Successful models have integrated all of these sectors. Everyone needs to be at this table. Few life-saving therapies have come to market without the resources of private industry. Increasingly, patients have become more sophisticated and disease groups are ever innovating with new models for collaboration with academia and industry. The U.S. government is recognizing that it can play a special and critical role in providing an environment where successful partnerships can grow and proliferate. Partnering for Cures provides an opportunity for all sectors to productively collide, creating an ultimate open source opportunity to shine a light on these models so others can learn and build on them.

One area of keen interest to us is identifying solutions and models to cross the so-called “Valley of Death” — an ever-widening gap in funding and support for the kind of research that moves basic science down the path toward treatments.

In a new report released by FasterCures, “Crossing Over the Valley of Death,” we highlight the productivity gap that currently exists today, how research moves from molecule to marketplace, how we can traverse the Valley of Death and what all of the sectors are doing towards that end. Many players are marching into that valley, but we are far from reaching the other side.

The need to keep marching with the resources required to make the passage is recognized by advisors to U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins, who have recommended that a new translational medicine and therapeutics development center be created by the federal post-haste. This proposed center would bring together existing NIH activities in translational research and medicine and greater coordination and collaboration internally as well as externally, and ultimately, we hope, produce greater outcomes.

We need to support this recommendation, which if implemented would shine a light on the critically needed but under-resourced and under-appreciated area of translational research. In our jump to embrace this breathtaking opportunity, however, we need to ensure that Peter is not robbed to pay Paul. NIH’s other strengths include supporting the nation’s basic biomedical research enterprise, and that focus can’t be lost or diminished in our impatience with the pace of progress. Basic science is still as important as ever, but we also want and deserve concrete outcomes.

Dr. Robert Beall, President and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation often about the Foundation’s own model for de-risking research as providing “more shots on goal.” Never has the need been greater to have all of the sectors implement that same approach, to take bold steps to move forward swiftly.

Our nation’s wise and prolonged investment in basic science has produced discoveries that now need translation. Knowledge gained from basic discoveries grants us to take more strategic and informed shots on goal. This new and important focus on translation no doubt makes some in the research community uncomfortable, as they worry about focus, changing research priorities and competition over scarce dollars.

We recognize those concerns, but at the same time, the need for accountability and outcomes prevail. Patients need to know that we, the collective “we” in the medical research system, are doing everything we can to get new preventive, diagnostic and treatment options through the pipeline and into the clinic. The alternative to this change is the status quo — 15 years for an intervention to go from bench to bedside. Clearly that isn’t acceptable. Is it?

Join us at Partnering for Cures, December 13-15 in New York City. www.partneringforcures.org.

This story reminds me of the Catch Me if You Can where Tom Hanks asks Decaprio how he passed the bar exam, the response “I studied for it.” There was actually a time where studying for the exam was all you needed to become a lawyer, law school was just a way to get a head on your exam and internship.

In our world certification and where you learned often means more than your qualifications. I feel that diploma proliferation especially among those of the higher economic strata with the means to pay for advanced degrees and take the time out of the work force to study are naturally reinforcing their groups economic position. Degree stipulations used especially in the public and education sector to squeeze out applicants perfectly qualified often in favor of making the hiring process appear impartial or to make the weeding out process of the HR department easier.

Make no mistake I spent over ten years in university full and part time amassing several degrees but this was more for my own personal enrichment and mostly not to get a job. I still cannot why my sister in law needs a masters degree to sit three days a week with an interesting novel and proctor GED exams, but that was a firm to apply for that junior college position.

I suppose if a person, state an experienced nurse or paramedic, were able self study the curricula for med school, line up labs and an internship, then actually succeed during the supervised internship and residency there is no reason that they should not be licensed even as a physician.

How is this guy unlike most of the population who lies on their resume or CV? It is a catch 22, you wont get hired ahead of other resume liars unless you lie about your experience, then for the rest of your career you have to look over your back. It is unfortunate that this dishonesty has caused him to be discredited as a proven teacher who apparently has such a positive lifesaving impact, mostly just to punish him. Would he ever have been taken seriously or had the meritorious impact had he told the truth. Conflicted I am…

December 9, 2010

Ecommerce Article

Filed under: seo — Tags: ecommerce, marketing, sem, seo — parbux @ 4:37 am

This days im interested in SEO

Dan Klamm is the outreach and marketing coordinator at Syracuse University Career Services. Connect with him on Twitter @DanKlamm.

Finding a job in today’s economy is tough if you’re looking locally, but it can be particularly challenging if you’re seeking work in a far-away, unfamiliar city.

If you’re a long-distance job seeker, you face several disadvantages. First, some companies that bringing you in for an interview will be a hassle and that you will expect them to pay for travel expenses. Second, they don’t know whether you’re serious about relocating to their city. Third, you’re an unknown entity. When going head-to-head with more familiar candidates, it’s often easier and less risky for employers to the locals and toss your application aside.

Even if you’re able to secure interviews and gain some traction in your search, the process of landing a position in a new city can involve a significant investment of time, money and resources on your part.

The good news is that social media can help with the process of long-distance job seeking. Whether you’re looking for a job 300 or 3,000 miles from home, here are some tips for using social media in your search.

Stay On Top of Local News

When interviewing for positions in a new locale, you don’t want to seem like an outsider. It’s important to get acquainted with local culture and to stay on top of important happenings in the news. Though you probably won’t be grilled on local politics, sports teams or economic development during the interview process, being aware of these things can help with small talk. It also shows that you’re serious about relocating and invested in the process.

You can get started by following local news outlets on TwitterTwitter and FacebookFacebook, as well as identifying local personalities and thought leaders to keep up with. A job seeker focusing his efforts on Richmond, VA, for instance, might think about following @RVAnews, @RichmondMag and @WireRichmond. The Huffington Post even aggregated lists of regional news outlets on Twitter, making it for you to find Twitter accounts in specific locations.

Grow Your Professional Network

Most jobs are found through networking, so you should leverage any and all local connections you may have. Facebook is a great platform for warming up relationships with old friends, family or former colleagues who live in the location where you’d like to be. Beyond that, LinkedInLinkedIn can help you identify new contacts — such as people working at your target companies — and get introduced through mutual connections. Here are some tips on the etiquette of reaching out via social media.

Tap into local professional associations on LinkedIn, too. If you’re relocating to Boston to work in marketing, for instance, you have plenty of opportunities to network: The Boston Chapter of the American Marketing Association, the Boston Marketing Group, and the Boston Interactive Media Association, just to name a few. Being part of these groups will keep you in-the-know with local industry happenings and increase the likelihood that you’re invited to networking events.

Don’t overlook alumni connections in your target city. Many schools have satellite locations or active regional clubs with robust offerings in the way of career connections. At Syracuse University, alumni can follow @LubinHouseSU and @BigAppleOrange on Twitter, or join the Huge Apple Orange group on LinkedIn to network with SU’s alumni base in the New York City area.

Find Job Postings

Increasingly, companies are using LinkedIn and Twitter to publicize job openings. LinkedIn is more useful than a typical job board because it grants you to see who posted each job and to pinpoint how you are connected to individuals at the company.

Edelman, one of the world’s largest independent PR firms, uses LinkedIn to post job opportunities in its 52 worldwide offices. The firm also uses Twitter to engage potential employees. Recently, Edelman even hosted a San Francisco Tweet-up for job seekers savvy enough to be following its @Edelman_Careers account on Twitter.

In addition to specific companies posting jobs, be aware of niche job feeds on Twitter. Looking for jobs in New York City’s fashion industry? Follow @nyfashionjobs. Marketing jobs in Los Angeles? Try @LA_Marketing. Visit twitjobsearch.com to locate Twitter accounts posting jobs relevant to your particular search.

Save Money on Travel

In most cases, you’ll need to make at least a couple trips to your desired new location before making a permanent move. If you’re lucky, your prospective employer will offer to cover the costs of travel or give you the opportunity to conduct preliminary interviews via phone or SkypeSkype. Even with these accommodations, the costs of hunting for a job in a far-away location can add up quickly — especially if you’re looking in costly markets like New York City or San Francisco.

To learn about opportunities to save, connect with travel providers and hospitality companies through social media. Often, these organizations will provide promotional codes or discounts to their followers. United Airlines has been known to advertise special fares (or “twares”) via their Twitter account. Virgin America has also offered discounted rates via Twitter promotions, such as “Fly Forward, Give Back.” Amtrak, Greyhound and Megabus all use Twitter to share news or special offers, as well.

When you will need to find lodging in your desired new location, it never hurts to be acquainted with local hotels. This past summer, the Bryant Park Hotel gave away a free two-night stay to a lucky Twitter follower. Many hotels are using social media to communicate with prospective guests, announce special rates and articulate their brand values. For a comprehensive view of hotels on Twitter, take a look at this list organized by Resideo.

Show That You Mean Business!

When a prospective employer receives your job application from across the country, he/she has no way of knowing how serious you are about moving. Are you applying to the company on a whim? Are you applying to positions all over the country? Would you really be prepared to make a move if offered the job? Use social media to show that you’re committed to relocating.

You can begin by customizing your LinkedIn profile. In your LinkedIn headline or summary, your plan to look for jobs in “X field” in “X location” by “X date.” This clarifies your intentions and shows that you mean business. Not all job seekers can be this forthright (especially those who have to keep relocation plans a secret from their current employers), but this is an excellent way to reinforce your seriousness about moving.

Looking for work in a new location can be a daunting task, but with the help of social media, it doesn’t have to be quite so difficult. When you make use of all the resources at your fingertips, you may be surprised how easy it is to make connections, identify opportunities, and ultimately land your dream job in a new location!

More Business Resources from Mashable:

– How the Fortune 500 Use Social Media to Grow Sales and Revenue
– 5 Ways to Sell Your Expertise Online
– Why Your Business Should Consider Reverse Mentorship
– 35 Essential Social Media & Tech Resources for Small Businesses
– 6 Ways to Score a Job Through Twitter

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Awesome research, and a thank you to the smart people behind it! My thoughts on each stat:

86% of B2B using social media compared to 82% of B2C: Great! Social media works better for B2B than B2C because a) the more complex a topic is, the more granular you need to get and only social media grants for that kind of depth; b) the easier it is to find information housed in social channels (like blogs) via search engines; and c) the tighter-knit the offline communities are, hence greater inbuilt trust and constructive engagement.

Only 32% engage on a daily basis, compared with 52% of B2C firms: Frankly, I'm pleased to see that the number is as high as a third. B2Cs were forced onto the social web earlier because the have greater raw numbers of people speaking about them online. So the opportunity showed up faster and so did the threats.

36% of B2Bs said there was low executive interest in social media: Speaking anecdotally, I bet that figure was 70% a year ago. There has been a sea change in opinion, in part because I think execs now see Twitter and Facebook logos on all kinds of consumer advertising. Sort of like when web site addresses become omnipresent in the 2000s. The roll out of Google “Jazz” earlier in the year, with its inclusion of videos, and tweets, has also upped social media's visibility. A study done by Forbes/Google found that the C-Suite conducts about 6+ searches per day, regardless of age (http://www.forbes.com/forbesin…). That's six times per day they're seeing social media-derived results about the business trends they're researching.

46% of B2Bs say social media is perceived as irrelevant v. 12% for B2C: To paraphrase Steve Jobs, they're holding it wrong. Like many consumer companies before them, B2Bs thought simply having a Twitter feed or YouTube channel meant you had a social media strategy. But that's like saying a phone and email address equals a media relations program. They're getting there now, and they'll get their faster as soon as one competitor in each market starts holding it “right.”

60% of B2Bs say they have no staff for social media v. 54%: As the DIRECT TRACKABLE links between social media and sales is seen, I predict a big uptick in investment. When $1 of expense yields $2 of return, resources follow, usually from the advertising budget.

10% of B2Bs use outside agencies compared to 28% of firms: There's a healthy debate about who can DO community relations better. Some agency-client relationships are so deep that an “outsider” can be entrusted to communicate the client’s culture and be given access to get the info they need on a daily basis . But otherwise, it’s going to be an in-house person that can keep their finger on the pulse of their company and community the ideal and ultimately synchronize them.

B2B spending on interactive marketing to double in next five years, but social media marketing will grow from just $11m to $54m in 2014: As the totally quantifiable links between social media and B2B sales are seen, I think that number will grow far beyond that.

Facebook stratified “extremely” or “somewhat” effective. Fewer state that of LinkedIn and 35% so of Twitter: As they to see the thought leadership applications of LinkedIn groups and learn more about how to use Twitter to steer traffic into their other social media channels, I think that “effective” ranking will increase considerably.

Only 50% of B2B marketers formally examine metrics to judge ROI: The next wave of integration — and we'll see a lot of this in 2011 — is linking social media traffic and metrics to in-house CRM systems. So that number will climb as the expertise about how to make those causal links grows.

Two factors have delayed B2B adoption. The first is that consumer got their first. The second is that when consumer-style approaches were used, most of them were found lacking. That discouraged a lot of B2Bs from thinking social media could work for them. The good news is that B2Bs have been steadily finding their way, trying approaches that fit their unique needs, and finding many that work and can be scaled. Funny thing is, social media delivers higher ROI for B2B than B2C. Many people have called this time the golden age of public relations. When it comes to B2B, it's more accurate to state “platinum.”