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190,705 | Marketing Analysis Reports Regarding By PPC Improvement In 2019–25 | Marketing Analysis Reports Regarding By PPC Improvement In 2019–25
How to Growth In PPC By Advertising Market In 2019–25
Pay-per-clickAdvertising Market Research Report presents an unjust plan to key contributors operating in it. This report emphasizes thorough analysis into key Of Advertising markets with helpful and current business choices, additionally as current and projected market eventualities. This report study describes the projected growth of the worldwide marketplace for approaching years from 2019 to 2025. PPC is related to Level one search engines. A PPC is an on-line advertising model that An advertiser pays user clicks on one amongst their online ads.
ThePPC Advertising report provides growing historic additionally as current growth parameters of the complete market, growth prospects of the market area unit gained with most exactitude. specialists of this report throw light-weight on totally different attributes like, recent developments, technological platforms, tools and techniques that facilitate to grasp the prevailing market effectively. It additionally comes opportunities that may show an appreciable rate of growth in close to future.
Geographically, the worldwide Pay-per-click (PPC) Advertising Market might extend 5 key regions Europe, North America, South America, and also the Middle East and Africa. The Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness vital growth thanks to evolving market players and their market growth ways. North America has anticipated the dominant position within the market per click, thanks to the bureau approved product will increase within the region over the forecast amount.
The Global PPC Advertising Market Report practices Analysis tools SWOT analysis for analyzing the market information and additionally determines a thoroughgoing examination of the trade scenario and observation background of the worldwide market. The market study additionally covers the market across all segments.
Report Highlights:
*A comprehensive outline of the general market
*The report offers to alter market dynamics within the trade
*It provides complete market segmentation
*It offers historical, present, and probable market size in terms of volume and worth
*Recent trade trends and growths
*Gives a competitive landscape
*Strategies of vital vendors and merchandise offered | https://medium.com/@laxmipriyapradhan745/marketing-analysis-reports-regarding-by-ppc-improvement-in-2019-25-3aa66a0cc013 | [] | 2019-12-23 10:42:01.278000+00:00 | ['PPC Marketing'] | Title Marketing Analysis Reports Regarding PPC Improvement 2019–25Content Marketing Analysis Reports Regarding PPC Improvement 2019–25 Growth PPC Advertising Market 2019–25 PayperclickAdvertising Market Research Report present unjust plan key contributor operating report emphasizes thorough analysis key Advertising market helpful current business choice additionally current projected market eventuality report study describes projected growth worldwide marketplace approaching year 2019 2025 PPC related Level one search engine PPC online advertising model advertiser pay user click one amongst online ad ThePPC Advertising report provides growing historic additionally current growth parameter complete market growth prospect market area unit gained exactitude specialist report throw lightweight totally different attribute like recent development technological platform tool technique facilitate grasp prevailing market effectively additionally come opportunity may show appreciable rate growth close future Geographically worldwide Payperclick PPC Advertising Market might extend 5 key region Europe North America South America also Middle East Africa Asia Pacific anticipated witness vital growth thanks evolving market player market growth way North America anticipated dominant position within market per click thanks bureau approved product increase within region forecast amount Global PPC Advertising Market Report practice Analysis tool SWOT analysis analyzing market information additionally determines thoroughgoing examination trade scenario observation background worldwide market market study additionally cover market across segment Report Highlights comprehensive outline general market report offer alter market dynamic within trade provides complete market segmentation offer historical present probable market size term volume worth Recent trade trend growth Gives competitive landscape Strategies vital vendor merchandise offeredTags PPC Marketing |
190,706 | How Do I Measure the Performance of My PPC Efforts? | Knowing from the start what your goals are and how you intend to achieve them will help you to measure PPC campaign success and wider marketing performance from day 1.
It’s up to your organisation to review your marketing/sales activities and targets to decide whether you need more traffic, more leads, more conversions from your PPC campaigns. Understanding these basic goals will help you to put together a monthly/quarterly report featuring the metrics and KPIs you really need to know.
Here are six of the most popular KPIs that marketers typically report on:
Clicks
Clicks are a crucial first step for measuring the performance of any PPC campaign.
Without clicks are you generating traffic? No.
Without clicks are you generating leads? No.
Without clicks are you generating sales conversions? No.
We advise regularly monitoring your clicks performance, preferably weekly, to see how your campaign fluctuates through the month and which ad groups and individual ads are garnering the most success.
But you must also consider the next metric — CTR — to get a true picture of whether or not these clicks are generating truly successful results.
CTR
Your Clickthrough Rate (CTR) allows you to analyse how many people viewed your ad, and then how many have actually been clicked.
Total no. of clicks in specific time period / total impressions = CTR
(400/2000) X 100 = 20%
Although there is no right or wrong answer for CTR it’s up to you to measure historical data and use your current business and marketing goals to work out a SMART goal for your CTR.
Quality Score
Your ads’ quality score is a difficult metric to measure and improve as it is Google’s own secretive formula for ranking the relevance and quality of your ad content and landing page experience.
A quality score between 7 to 10 means you pay less for your ads with Google Ads, a score lower than 6 means you will more for your ads.
It’s not a straightforward metric but you should consider these three metrics — CTR, Ad Relevance and Landing Page Quality — as identified by Teach to Fish Digital’s infographic.
CPC
Cost Per Click (CPC) depends largely on what other businesses in the Google Ad Auction are willing to bid on the ad space you’re vying for — they’ve all got higher budgets, your CPC will increase (generally speaking).
Total campaign cost / total number of clicks received = CPC
£1500 / 125 clicks = £24.40
CPA
Cost Per Acquisition (CPA). This is the price you pay for each new customer as defined by Google, it is also based on your quality score.
Total conversion costs / total conversions happened = CPA
£1000 / 18 = £55.55
Targeted CPA is also an optional KPI you can measure. It is a bidding technique that can be applied during campaign setup, allowing you to set bids that will automatically trigger conversions (as many as your CPA budget will allow).
CPM
Clicks aren’t always the end goal. In fact, even if they are you should be closely monitoring your impressions rate as well. Impressions add a great deal of context to your campaign, they particularly provide insight into your market share and how you stack up against competitors.
If your impression share is 30% then there is 70% of the impressions market being soaked up by your competitors — this means you’re decreasing the likelihood of your ads being seen. We need to ensure your impression share remains ‘strong’ to ensure that your ads are being seen over the competition.
Find more posts like this via SEM. | https://medium.com/thrive-marketing/how-do-i-measure-the-performance-of-my-ppc-efforts-363d67db94f8 | ['Thrive Marketing'] | 2019-11-12 08:01:06.512000+00:00 | ['Marketing', 'PPC', 'SEM', 'SEO', 'PPC Marketing'] | Title Measure Performance PPC EffortsContent Knowing start goal intend achieve help measure PPC campaign success wider marketing performance day 1 It’s organisation review marketingsales activity target decide whether need traffic lead conversion PPC campaign Understanding basic goal help put together monthlyquarterly report featuring metric KPIs really need know six popular KPIs marketer typically report Clicks Clicks crucial first step measuring performance PPC campaign Without click generating traffic Without click generating lead Without click generating sale conversion advise regularly monitoring click performance preferably weekly see campaign fluctuates month ad group individual ad garnering success must also consider next metric — CTR — get true picture whether click generating truly successful result CTR Clickthrough Rate CTR allows analyse many people viewed ad many actually clicked Total click specific time period total impression CTR 4002000 X 100 20 Although right wrong answer CTR it’s measure historical data use current business marketing goal work SMART goal CTR Quality Score ads’ quality score difficult metric measure improve Google’s secretive formula ranking relevance quality ad content landing page experience quality score 7 10 mean pay le ad Google Ads score lower 6 mean ad It’s straightforward metric consider three metric — CTR Ad Relevance Landing Page Quality — identified Teach Fish Digital’s infographic CPC Cost Per Click CPC depends largely business Google Ad Auction willing bid ad space you’re vying — they’ve got higher budget CPC increase generally speaking Total campaign cost total number click received CPC £1500 125 click £2440 CPA Cost Per Acquisition CPA price pay new customer defined Google also based quality score Total conversion cost total conversion happened CPA £1000 18 £5555 Targeted CPA also optional KPI measure bidding technique applied campaign setup allowing set bid automatically trigger conversion many CPA budget allow CPM Clicks aren’t always end goal fact even closely monitoring impression rate well Impressions add great deal context campaign particularly provide insight market share stack competitor impression share 30 70 impression market soaked competitor — mean you’re decreasing likelihood ad seen need ensure impression share remains ‘strong’ ensure ad seen competition Find post like via SEMTags Marketing PPC SEM SEO PPC Marketing |
190,707 | The Complete Business Guide To Facebook Audience Strategy | The Complete Business Guide To Facebook Audience Strategy
Some businesses are killing it on Facebook Advertising. Others … Not so much.
Our clients trust us to stay on top of Facebook’s “best practices,” but I’ll admit it can be challenging to build the perfect audiences that will be positively influenced by our clients’ ads and content. You can target audiences on Facebook with a dozen different ad formats and thousands of possible ad targeting parameters. With so many targeting capabilities available, the process can be confusing.
And many of the accounts we handle started when businesses we work with handled Facebook advertising “in house,” sinking a lot of money into the platform without seeing the ROI they needed to justify the trouble.
If we take it back to the basics, however, and build upon fundamentals, we can efficiently target audiences in a way that drives response without burning through your advertising budget.
Mastering your Facebook audience strategy means putting your brand in front of very specific and often motivated people, on the network where Americans religiously spend an average of 40 minutes every single day.
After you’ve checked out our article on Advanced Facebook Marketing Tactics for 2020, check out the info below. If anything is unclear, give us a call at +1 888–964–3498. Or you can contact our Facebook Advertising team online and we’ll get in touch. We’re happy to point you in the right direction, whether you become a Symphonic client or not.
The Paid Social Marketing Funnel
The paid social marketing funnel illustrates the consumer’s journey to your brand through social marketing. Consumers enter the funnel through prospecting and move further down the funnel the more we retarget them. The funnel shows how consumers come to know your brand and how paid social can make prospecting customers into clientele.
There are two overarching ways to target on Facebook: Prospecting and retargeting.
Within those lie our more specific targeting methods:
Interest audience : Based on audience personas who have had no interaction with the brand
: Based on audience personas who have had no interaction with the brand Lookalike audience : Facebook finds people who are similar to a seed audience (website custom audiences or customer remarketing lists)
: Facebook finds people who are similar to a seed audience (website custom audiences or customer remarketing lists) Retargeting : People who are familiar with the brand by interacting with the website (WCA — website custom audiences) or are part of the customer retargeting list (CRM list).
: People who are familiar with the brand by interacting with the website (WCA — website custom audiences) or are part of the customer retargeting list (CRM list). Dynamic retargeting: Show customers products/services they have already seen through dynamic product ads based off-site pixels.
Prospecting Audiences
Prospecting audiences are interest or lookalike audiences and are comprised of people who have never interacted with your brand before. They are leveraged to coax people into the top of the funnel so that they can then be retargeted.
Interest audiences are based on consumer insights from audience insights, Facebook analytics, and Google analytics.
We recommend prospecting targeting when you need to drive traffic to your site with low CPCs. Think of it as a great first step to getting possible consumers into the funnel!
Facebook Audience Insights
How to get here: Dropdown menu → Plan → Audience insights
Once you’re connected with the page, you are able to gain demographic and activity insights with users who have connected with your page.
Pro Tip: Try breaking down your audience by gender, age or location to see how interests may change. This could help you tailor your prospecting audiences and make them more specific.
Facebook Analytics
With Facebook analytics, you’re able to find information on location, gender, and language that is presented in a very visually pleasing way that’s also great to share with your team.
Pro Tip: Create an event source group through FB analytics. This will allow you to measure how page engagement plays a part in conversions (info on how to create this is found in Facebook analytics settings).
Google Analytics: Interests
Google analytics has the interests tab that includes affinity categories, in-market segments, and other categories. Compare audiences in GA versus what you see in audience insights to discover more targeting options.
Affinity categories are what people higher in the brand’s funnel would be interested in. Keep in mind that this information is more general than what Facebook provides.
The in-market segments show what consumers are more likely to purchase. This might be helpful when determining which part of your business you should promote.
Creating Interest Audiences
Now that you know what your brand persona is, it’s time for you to build your audiences. Our approach at Symphonic usually involves creating these audiences through assets-audiences for easy organization.
Here you will have access to all your audiences and can make saved audiences (below). Within saved audiences, you will be able to create audiences based on interests.
Pro Tips For Interest Audiences
You can make your audiences more specific and relevant to your brand by layering and narrowing your audience. It’s important to take in consideration your goals and budget when creating audience targeting. Too narrow and your CPCs will likely be very high and you may limit your potential conversion volume, too broad and you may pay for undesirable site traffic. For example:
Audience Name: Male Outdoor Enthusiast In City
Creating Lookalike Audiences
Lookalike audiences are built upon seed audiences (people who have already interacted with the brand) and are then used to find people in the general population who are similar to the seed audiences. These seed audiences are created from pixel audiences (i.e. past purchasers, site visitors, etc) or email lists.
To create a lookalike audience, go to Audience tab > Create audience > Lookalike audience
Once you select the seed audience, you will select which percentage of the population you want to target. The population amount will increase as the percentage of targeted increases.
We recommend prospecting targeting if you need to drive traffic to your site with low CPCs. Think of it as a great first step to getting possible consumers into the funnel.
How to Speak to Prospecting Audiences
To distinguish between audiences, it’s important to cater your message to each audience. For interest-based audiences, we’ve found that the following perform best:
Shorter and direct copy.
Convey value where possible and align to brand voice.
Promos and sales are great tools to entice first-time customers.
Align messaging to specific ad set targeting so you can speak to the specific pain points/interests of your audience.
Pro Tips:
Use your best performing first-party audience as your seed audience
Layer on additional targeting or group together lookalike audiences to broaden the scope
The larger the seed audience, the more data points Facebook has to build the lookalike audience
Aligning the Campaign Type With the Audience
There are several options available when it comes to the type of campaign to run on Facebook. Below are a few options.
Brand Awareness
More reach and impressions
Bigger audience reach
Options to optimize towards:
- Ad recall lift (maximize the total number of people who will remember seeing your ads)
- Ad recall lift (maximize the total number of people who will remember seeing your ads) When to use: When the focus of the campaign is branding
Reach
More reach and impressions
Bigger audience reach
Options to optimize towards:
Reach (ad gets served to the maximum number of people)
Impressions (deliver ads to people as many times as possible)
- Reach (ad gets served to the maximum number of people)
- Impressions (deliver ads to people as many times as possible)
- Reach (ad gets served to the maximum number of people) - Impressions (deliver ads to people as many times as possible) When to use: When the focus of the campaign is to get your ad in front of as many people as possible
Traffic
Choose where you want to drive traffic
- Website, app, messenger
- Website, app, messenger Less expensive CPCs than conversion campaigns
Options to optimize towards:
- Link clicks (deliver the ad to people who are most likely to click)
- Landing page views (recommended): Deliver ad to people who are most likely to click on them and wait for a website to load
- Impressions (deliver an ad to as many people as many times)
- Daily unique reach (deliver an ad to people up to once a day)
When to use: When the focus is for the audience to click on the ad, load the landing page, or be exposed to the brand
Conversions
Choose conversions event based on pixel data (i.e. view content, add to cart, purchase, etc)
- The pixel represents the stages in the funnel and the farther down you go, the more expensive the audience becomes due to likelihood to purchase)
- The pixel represents the stages in the funnel and the farther down you go, the more expensive the audience becomes due to likelihood to purchase) Options to optimize towards:
- Conversions (recommended): deliver an ad to the right people
- Link clicks (deliver an ad to people most likely to click)
- Landing page views (deliver an ad to people who are most likely to click on them and wait for the website to load)
- Daily unique reach (deliver ad to people up to once a day)
- Conversions (recommended): deliver an ad to the right people - Link clicks (deliver an ad to people most likely to click) - Landing page views (deliver an ad to people who are most likely to click on them and wait for the website to load) - Daily unique reach (deliver ad to people up to once a day) When to use: You have a conversion event in mind that you want Facebook to optimize towards (purchase, view content, etc)
It’s important to align your campaign type for prospecting audiences based on goals. Below are some examples of goals and KPIs to keep in mind when targeting interest or lookalike audiences.
Goal: Get your brand/product in front of everyone you possibly can
- Run a brand awareness or reach campaign — KPI: CPM
- Run a brand awareness or reach campaign — KPI: CPM Goal: Target a slightly smaller group that is more likely to click on an ad
- Run a traffic campaign — KPI: CPCs, CTR
- Run a traffic campaign — KPI: CPCs, CTR Goal: Target a very narrow group that is most likely to convert on the website
- Run a conversions campaign — KPIs: Conversions, CPA
Retargeting Audiences
Retargeting on Facebook consists of re-engaging people who are already familiar with a brand by interacting with the website. Through Facebook’s pixel, you are able to engage with people who have been to your site, your brand page, or interacted with your ads.
To create a first-party retargeting audience, go to the audience tab within Facebook and select custom audience:
Here, you’re able to upload email lists, retarget website traffic and activity, retarget app activity, and retarget offline activity and engagement.
Re-Engage Consumers
You have the ability to re-engage your desired audiences in a couple of different ways. The first is through email.
Upload your email list manually or create automatic imports from your email marketing service if supported by Facebook. Some example email lists are:
Highly scored sales leads from Salesforce, Marketo, Pardot, etc.
Webinar or event attendees
Newsletter subscribers
Email subscribers who have not responded recently to an email marketing campaign
The second way to re-engage your audience is through engagement. The engagement tab of Facebook’s custom audiences section allows us to retarget people who have interacted with our Facebook/Instagram brand pages, video ads, leads, and events.
If you’re looking to engage current customers, try targeting those who follow or like your brand on Facebook. If you are more focused on lead gen campaigns, the lead form targeting is a great way to capture all your leads in a retargeting campaign.
How to Speak to Retargeting Audiences
Be memorable, friendly, and have personality!
This audience is already familiar with your brand, so keep this in mind when creating messaging and ad creative
Leverage different forms of content, CTAs, and messaging to test how you can further guide your audience down the funnel
Dynamic Retargeting
With dynamic retargeting, you’re able to show customers products and services they have already seen through dynamic product ads based on the site pixel. This targeting method is at the very bottom of the funnel because you’re showing people products they have already viewed. Note that this type of campaign is only available for e-commerce clients because you’ll need a product catalog.
With dynamic retargeting, it’s best practice to target product viewers and cart abandoners. In addition, Facebook recommends that each DPA ad set receives at least 50 conversions per week so that the engine can best optimize. This will play a big part in the date ranges that are being retargeted.
If your business has repeat purchasers, include a past purchaser segment targeting past purchasers from 30–90 days ago.
Who Should I Be Targeting?
If you have an extremely low conversion rate (>10 conversions/week) break out ad sets like this:
Product Viewers 1–30 Days
Cart Abandoners 1–30 Days
If you have a low conversion rate (10–50 conversions/week), break out ad sets like this:
Product Viewers 1–10 Days; 11–30 Days
Cart Abandoners 1–10 Days; 11–30 Days
If you have a higher conversion rate (50+ conversions/week), break out ad sets like this:
Product Viewers 1–3 Days; 4–10 Days, 11–30 Days
Cart Abandoners 1–3 Days; 4–10 Days, 11–30 Days
How to Build DPA Ad Sets
As mentioned above, dynamic product ads allow us to retarget people based on products they have viewed, products they have added to cart, products they have purchased, and much more! To create these ad sets in a DPA campaign, you will need to use logical statements. Here are some examples of how the ad sets should be set up. You’ll just need to change the time frame per ad set!
Product Viewers: 1–10 days
Cart Abandoners: 1–10 days
Product Viewers: 11–30 days
Cart Abandoners: 11–30 days
Upselling
An additional function of dynamic ads is showing products to people who have purchased certain products. This function is called cross-selling and is at the ad set level where you figure out your audiences. In order to create this, you will need to have two product sets:
One will need to be products that people have bought
The second needs to be products that you want people to see since they bought the first product
Wondering when to use upselling? When you have products that are usually bought together and are related! For example, when a customer buys a toothbrush, show them replacement toothbrush heads.
Be sure to tailor your ad copy for this feature!
How to Speak to Consumers in Dynamic Product Ads
There’s no need to make your dynamic product ads heavily branded. Direct messaging works great. The consumers know that you’re showing them what they’ve already looked at, so why not call that out and have some fun with it? Some examples of this are: | https://medium.com/@SymphonicDigital/the-complete-business-guide-to-facebook-audience-strategy-e38ad8a96500 | ['Symphonic Digital'] | 2020-04-13 23:05:51.975000+00:00 | ['Facebook Marketing', 'PPC Marketing', 'PPC', 'Audience Targeting', 'Digital Marketing'] | Title Complete Business Guide Facebook Audience StrategyContent Complete Business Guide Facebook Audience Strategy business killing Facebook Advertising Others … much client trust u stay top Facebook’s “best practices” I’ll admit challenging build perfect audience positively influenced clients’ ad content target audience Facebook dozen different ad format thousand possible ad targeting parameter many targeting capability available process confusing many account handle started business work handled Facebook advertising “in house” sinking lot money platform without seeing ROI needed justify trouble take back basic however build upon fundamental efficiently target audience way drive response without burning advertising budget Mastering Facebook audience strategy mean putting brand front specific often motivated people network Americans religiously spend average 40 minute every single day you’ve checked article Advanced Facebook Marketing Tactics 2020 check info anything unclear give u call 1 888–964–3498 contact Facebook Advertising team online we’ll get touch We’re happy point right direction whether become Symphonic client Paid Social Marketing Funnel paid social marketing funnel illustrates consumer’s journey brand social marketing Consumers enter funnel prospecting move funnel retarget funnel show consumer come know brand paid social make prospecting customer clientele two overarching way target Facebook Prospecting retargeting Within lie specific targeting method Interest audience Based audience persona interaction brand Based audience persona interaction brand Lookalike audience Facebook find people similar seed audience website custom audience customer remarketing list Facebook find people similar seed audience website custom audience customer remarketing list Retargeting People familiar brand interacting website WCA — website custom audience part customer retargeting list CRM list People familiar brand interacting website WCA — website custom audience part customer retargeting list CRM list Dynamic retargeting Show customer productsservices already seen dynamic product ad based offsite pixel Prospecting Audiences Prospecting audience interest lookalike audience comprised people never interacted brand leveraged coax people top funnel retargeted Interest audience based consumer insight audience insight Facebook analytics Google analytics recommend prospecting targeting need drive traffic site low CPCs Think great first step getting possible consumer funnel Facebook Audience Insights get Dropdown menu → Plan → Audience insight you’re connected page able gain demographic activity insight user connected page Pro Tip Try breaking audience gender age location see interest may change could help tailor prospecting audience make specific Facebook Analytics Facebook analytics you’re able find information location gender language presented visually pleasing way that’s also great share team Pro Tip Create event source group FB analytics allow measure page engagement play part conversion info create found Facebook analytics setting Google Analytics Interests Google analytics interest tab includes affinity category inmarket segment category Compare audience GA versus see audience insight discover targeting option Affinity category people higher brand’s funnel would interested Keep mind information general Facebook provides inmarket segment show consumer likely purchase might helpful determining part business promote Creating Interest Audiences know brand persona it’s time build audience approach Symphonic usually involves creating audience assetsaudiences easy organization access audience make saved audience Within saved audience able create audience based interest Pro Tips Interest Audiences make audience specific relevant brand layering narrowing audience It’s important take consideration goal budget creating audience targeting narrow CPCs likely high may limit potential conversion volume broad may pay undesirable site traffic example Audience Name Male Outdoor Enthusiast City Creating Lookalike Audiences Lookalike audience built upon seed audience people already interacted brand used find people general population similar seed audience seed audience created pixel audience ie past purchaser site visitor etc email list create lookalike audience go Audience tab Create audience Lookalike audience select seed audience select percentage population want target population amount increase percentage targeted increase recommend prospecting targeting need drive traffic site low CPCs Think great first step getting possible consumer funnel Speak Prospecting Audiences distinguish audience it’s important cater message audience interestbased audience we’ve found following perform best Shorter direct copy Convey value possible align brand voice Promos sale great tool entice firsttime customer Align messaging specific ad set targeting speak specific pain pointsinterests audience Pro Tips Use best performing firstparty audience seed audience Layer additional targeting group together lookalike audience broaden scope larger seed audience data point Facebook build lookalike audience Aligning Campaign Type Audience several option available come type campaign run Facebook option Brand Awareness reach impression Bigger audience reach Options optimize towards Ad recall lift maximize total number people remember seeing ad Ad recall lift maximize total number people remember seeing ad use focus campaign branding Reach reach impression Bigger audience reach Options optimize towards Reach ad get served maximum number people Impressions deliver ad people many time possible Reach ad get served maximum number people Impressions deliver ad people many time possible Reach ad get served maximum number people Impressions deliver ad people many time possible use focus campaign get ad front many people possible Traffic Choose want drive traffic Website app messenger Website app messenger Less expensive CPCs conversion campaign Options optimize towards Link click deliver ad people likely click Landing page view recommended Deliver ad people likely click wait website load Impressions deliver ad many people many time Daily unique reach deliver ad people day use focus audience click ad load landing page exposed brand Conversions Choose conversion event based pixel data ie view content add cart purchase etc pixel represents stage funnel farther go expensive audience becomes due likelihood purchase pixel represents stage funnel farther go expensive audience becomes due likelihood purchase Options optimize towards Conversions recommended deliver ad right people Link click deliver ad people likely click Landing page view deliver ad people likely click wait website load Daily unique reach deliver ad people day Conversions recommended deliver ad right people Link click deliver ad people likely click Landing page view deliver ad people likely click wait website load Daily unique reach deliver ad people day use conversion event mind want Facebook optimize towards purchase view content etc It’s important align campaign type prospecting audience based goal example goal KPIs keep mind targeting interest lookalike audience Goal Get brandproduct front everyone possibly Run brand awareness reach campaign — KPI CPM Run brand awareness reach campaign — KPI CPM Goal Target slightly smaller group likely click ad Run traffic campaign — KPI CPCs CTR Run traffic campaign — KPI CPCs CTR Goal Target narrow group likely convert website Run conversion campaign — KPIs Conversions CPA Retargeting Audiences Retargeting Facebook consists reengaging people already familiar brand interacting website Facebook’s pixel able engage people site brand page interacted ad create firstparty retargeting audience go audience tab within Facebook select custom audience you’re able upload email list retarget website traffic activity retarget app activity retarget offline activity engagement ReEngage Consumers ability reengage desired audience couple different way first email Upload email list manually create automatic import email marketing service supported Facebook example email list Highly scored sale lead Salesforce Marketo Pardot etc Webinar event attendee Newsletter subscriber Email subscriber responded recently email marketing campaign second way reengage audience engagement engagement tab Facebook’s custom audience section allows u retarget people interacted FacebookInstagram brand page video ad lead event you’re looking engage current customer try targeting follow like brand Facebook focused lead gen campaign lead form targeting great way capture lead retargeting campaign Speak Retargeting Audiences memorable friendly personality audience already familiar brand keep mind creating messaging ad creative Leverage different form content CTAs messaging test guide audience funnel Dynamic Retargeting dynamic retargeting you’re able show customer product service already seen dynamic product ad based site pixel targeting method bottom funnel you’re showing people product already viewed Note type campaign available ecommerce client you’ll need product catalog dynamic retargeting it’s best practice target product viewer cart abandoners addition Facebook recommends DPA ad set receives least 50 conversion per week engine best optimize play big part date range retargeted business repeat purchaser include past purchaser segment targeting past purchaser 30–90 day ago Targeting extremely low conversion rate 10 conversionsweek break ad set like Product Viewers 1–30 Days Cart Abandoners 1–30 Days low conversion rate 10–50 conversionsweek break ad set like Product Viewers 1–10 Days 11–30 Days Cart Abandoners 1–10 Days 11–30 Days higher conversion rate 50 conversionsweek break ad set like Product Viewers 1–3 Days 4–10 Days 11–30 Days Cart Abandoners 1–3 Days 4–10 Days 11–30 Days Build DPA Ad Sets mentioned dynamic product ad allow u retarget people based product viewed product added cart product purchased much create ad set DPA campaign need use logical statement example ad set set You’ll need change time frame per ad set Product Viewers 1–10 day Cart Abandoners 1–10 day Product Viewers 11–30 day Cart Abandoners 11–30 day Upselling additional function dynamic ad showing product people purchased certain product function called crossselling ad set level figure audience order create need two product set One need product people bought second need product want people see since bought first product Wondering use upselling product usually bought together related example customer buy toothbrush show replacement toothbrush head sure tailor ad copy feature Speak Consumers Dynamic Product Ads There’s need make dynamic product ad heavily branded Direct messaging work great consumer know you’re showing they’ve already looked call fun example areTags Facebook Marketing PPC Marketing PPC Audience Targeting Digital Marketing |
190,708 | I Put Ads in My App — This is What Losing Looks Like | I Put Ads in My App — This is What Losing Looks Like
My pinky cramped, that’s what it does after long coding sessions. I had to rest it, otherwise it would wither into a cursed monkey paw. Then some poor child would find it on the beach and become possessed by a demon — I couldn’t have that on my conscience.
I was hacking away at an Android application and working feverishly to replace an in-app virtual store with ads by AdMob.
I never imagined pushing my favorite finger to its limits for such a worthless cause.
I’ve built over a dozen Android apps and not once did I ever incorporate ads. Why? Mobile ads suck, and we all know it. So why now, why this app?
I worked on Quotograph for over a year.
It started as a passion project and evolved far beyond that. When I launched it, I chose a modest $1.99 price tag.
And just like every other app, Quotograph earned several million dollars in the first week alone. And as I lay naked and coked-out in a pile of sexually-exhausted bodies, I thought to myself, “Quotograph could earn more.”
First I removed the price barrier. Then I added new features placed behind a pay-wall within a virtual store. Before I even hit ‘deploy,’ a tidal wave of cash hit my bank account.
Soon I had enough money, power, and business acumen to run for president of the United States. All I needed was the perfect hairpiece.
My app was too ‘uge to fail
Real talk: I’d spent 200 hours designing, developing, and marketing Quotograph.
And as of today, it’s raked in a record-breaking $6.57. If you count the five months I paid for Kuku.io to schedule social media posts — and I do, and factor in a consultant rate of $100 per hour, Quotograph has earned me a net profit of -$20,043.38.
I’m ready to retire.
In-app purchases were a dud, and I couldn’t understand why. I complained about cheap users and their unwillingness to buy virtual products. But that all changed when I turned the lens on myself: when have I ever bought something from an app?
F@#k. Ads it is.
The State of Ads in Mobile
Web ads take several effective forms: sponsored content, link-bait, and eye-of-Sauron style product placement that follows you everywhere. Thanks to their tactics, these ads remain relevant and actionable on the web.
Meanwhile, after 10 years, I still see mobile ads like this:
“Download Free Audiobook” is not even a complete sentence.
We get it, developers incorporate ads so they can earn money and keep their servers running. But why do these ads suck so many moldy bananas? Here’s the scientific answer.
When a website incorporates the Eye of Sauron Ad Network™, it leaves little breadcrumbs in your cache. And when you visit another site that serves ads from the same network, those breadcrumbs act as a trail to your interests.
“Looks like you’re seeking a ‘fellowship.’ Users who sought ‘fellowship’ also sought the following products…”
Imagine you were shopping for a knife set on Amazon, I recommend Wusthof. And you left the page without purchasing. When you weren’t paying attention — shame on you — Amazon dropped a little breadcrumb in your cache that pointed to that exact knife set.
Later, you innocently visited LifeTime’s website to catch an episode of Project Runway. And LifeTime also relied on the same all-seeing fiery eyeball wizard for its ad revenue. LifeTime found the knife set breadcrumb and served you an ad for it.
You bought it immediately because Sauron is the destined ruler of Middle-Earth; all hail Sauron.
They call that process “retargeting.” But the web is not limited to retargeting. These ad networks collect copious amounts of personal information about us. They can look through our browsing history and discover other things we like. And Google even scans our email content to look for keywords.
It’s creepy, invasive, and for advertisers: highly effective. The complete opposite is true on mobile. On your phone, each app lives in its own little sandbox. Inter-app communication is possible, but that requires a mass of developers to agree on a standard communication protocol — and sweet mother of Mary Poppins that has yet to happen.
And by a modern privacy miracle, AdMob, a Google product, remains oblivious to my interests. It has access to the device and the ability to discover which Google accounts associate with it. And still it has no flipping clue what I’m into. And that’s why I still get PoS ads like this:
This extra-stinks because I just paid full-price for my summer frocks
Ads as Deterrents
You may not be aware, but there was a naive time when serving an advertisement to a mobile user was worth money. Pennies, yes, but money still. Some publishers paid up to 8 cents per impression, some even more.
An impression is just that: the user saw the ad. Clicking the ad would earn you more, but even showing the ad was a valued act. Not any more.
Serving an ad is worthless in today’s mobile publisher economy, and that makes sense because {see previous section}. Knowing this, developers focused on two things. They turned their users into addicts, and then tortured those addicts with advertisements.
At this point, it’s a numbers game. Let the user fall in love with your app, then bombard them with advertisements until they accidentally tap one. Or better yet, they pay a sanity fee to remove your ads once and for all.
This is the approach I’m currently taking, and look at how un-ironically I support it:
It’s “totally uncool” when developers infect users with an ad disease just so they can offer them a cure. But we also siphon precious resources from the device, so that bumps us to “Jesus Christ, man” status.
I incorporated the AdMob SDK just like these two comedic Gods instructed. But my UI thread started to hang, and I was jealous because after putting ads in my app, I wished I could hang myself.
The app started hitting ANRs — crashes due to long screen freezes.
Karma was punishing me for trying to recuperate my production losses. I Googled the issue and found that other developers were experiencing the same. I wrote this little research-grade beauty to get around the problem:
// Ew, AdMob, ew…
content.postDelayed(new Runnable() {
@Override
public void run() {
if ((Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= 17 && LWQSettingsActivity.this.isDestroyed())
|| LWQSettingsActivity.this.isFinishing()) {
return;
}
requestNewInterstitial();
}
}, 1000);
Yup, that’s an arbitrary one-second delay to avoid clogging the pipeline. That definitely will work on every device predictably forever.
The app still experiences intermittent failures, and I can’t predict when they will occur. More importantly, each ad request hits the network and drains the battery.
And for the icing on the 💩-cake: the AdMob SDK fails Android’s own StrictMode analysis. StrictMode provides a series of checks that ensure optimal app performance. Yes, that means incorporating advertisements from Google objectively reduces the quality of an application.
I never wanted to do this to my users, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, I’m passing the savings onto them!
Quit Complaining
I hear you, I bet you’re thinking, “you don’t deserve to succeed just because you worked hard.” And you’re right; I have no rebuttal to that.
I tried to build something, it failed, and I’m hacking away at it for reasons unknown to everyone.
I don’t even have a solution to the problem I faced when incorporating these ads.
I would love to use an ad network that didn’t bathe in slime, but I’m not sure it exists. Let me know if one does appear.
And until then, I’ll be monitoring my pennies as they slide in under the door. | https://medium.com/@stanleyidesis/i-put-ads-in-my-app-this-is-what-losing-looks-like-3249d34364f8 | ['Stanley Idesis'] | 2019-08-09 20:25:09.097000+00:00 | ['Advertising', 'Mobile Advertising', 'Android App Development', 'PPC Marketing', 'Digital Marketing'] | Title Put Ads App — Losing Looks LikeContent Put Ads App — Losing Looks Like pinky cramped that’s long coding session rest otherwise would wither cursed monkey paw poor child would find beach become possessed demon — couldn’t conscience hacking away Android application working feverishly replace inapp virtual store ad AdMob never imagined pushing favorite finger limit worthless cause I’ve built dozen Android apps ever incorporate ad Mobile ad suck know app worked Quotograph year started passion project evolved far beyond launched chose modest 199 price tag like every app Quotograph earned several million dollar first week alone lay naked cokedout pile sexuallyexhausted body thought “Quotograph could earn more” First removed price barrier added new feature placed behind paywall within virtual store even hit ‘deploy’ tidal wave cash hit bank account Soon enough money power business acumen run president United States needed perfect hairpiece app ‘uge fail Real talk I’d spent 200 hour designing developing marketing Quotograph today it’s raked recordbreaking 657 count five month paid Kukuio schedule social medium post — factor consultant rate 100 per hour Quotograph earned net profit 2004338 I’m ready retire Inapp purchase dud couldn’t understand complained cheap user unwillingness buy virtual product changed turned lens ever bought something app Fk Ads State Ads Mobile Web ad take several effective form sponsored content linkbait eyeofSauron style product placement follows everywhere Thanks tactic ad remain relevant actionable web Meanwhile 10 year still see mobile ad like “Download Free Audiobook” even complete sentence get developer incorporate ad earn money keep server running ad suck many moldy banana Here’s scientific answer website incorporates Eye Sauron Ad Network™ leaf little breadcrumb cache visit another site serf ad network breadcrumb act trail interest “Looks like you’re seeking ‘fellowship’ Users sought ‘fellowship’ also sought following products…” Imagine shopping knife set Amazon recommend Wusthof left page without purchasing weren’t paying attention — shame — Amazon dropped little breadcrumb cache pointed exact knife set Later innocently visited LifeTime’s website catch episode Project Runway LifeTime also relied allseeing fiery eyeball wizard ad revenue LifeTime found knife set breadcrumb served ad bought immediately Sauron destined ruler MiddleEarth hail Sauron call process “retargeting” web limited retargeting ad network collect copious amount personal information u look browsing history discover thing like Google even scan email content look keywords It’s creepy invasive advertiser highly effective complete opposite true mobile phone app life little sandbox Interapp communication possible requires mass developer agree standard communication protocol — sweet mother Mary Poppins yet happen modern privacy miracle AdMob Google product remains oblivious interest access device ability discover Google account associate still flipping clue I’m that’s still get PoS ad like extrastinks paid fullprice summer frock Ads Deterrents may aware naive time serving advertisement mobile user worth money Pennies yes money still publisher paid 8 cent per impression even impression user saw ad Clicking ad would earn even showing ad valued act Serving ad worthless today’s mobile publisher economy make sense see previous section Knowing developer focused two thing turned user addict tortured addict advertisement point it’s number game Let user fall love app bombard advertisement accidentally tap one better yet pay sanity fee remove ad approach I’m currently taking look unironically support It’s “totally uncool” developer infect user ad disease offer cure also siphon precious resource device bump u “Jesus Christ man” status incorporated AdMob SDK like two comedic Gods instructed UI thread started hang jealous putting ad app wished could hang app started hitting ANRs — crash due long screen freeze Karma punishing trying recuperate production loss Googled issue found developer experiencing wrote little researchgrade beauty get around problem Ew AdMob ew… contentpostDelayednew Runnable Override public void run BuildVERSIONSDKINT 17 LWQSettingsActivitythisisDestroyed LWQSettingsActivitythisisFinishing return requestNewInterstitial 1000 Yup that’s arbitrary onesecond delay avoid clogging pipeline definitely work every device predictably forever app still experience intermittent failure can’t predict occur importantly ad request hit network drain battery icing 💩cake AdMob SDK fails Android’s StrictMode analysis StrictMode provides series check ensure optimal app performance Yes mean incorporating advertisement Google objectively reduces quality application never wanted user ¯ツ¯ I’m passing saving onto Quit Complaining hear bet you’re thinking “you don’t deserve succeed worked hard” you’re right rebuttal tried build something failed I’m hacking away reason unknown everyone don’t even solution problem faced incorporating ad would love use ad network didn’t bathe slime I’m sure exists Let know one appear I’ll monitoring penny slide doorTags Advertising Mobile Advertising Android App Development PPC Marketing Digital Marketing |
190,709 | Google Ads Benefits For Small Business Owners | Include 3 Tips | Google Ads Benefits For Small Business Owners | Include 3 Tips
The biggest advantage you’ll gain with Google Ads is that your ads are shown on Google in the world’s most widely used search network. Today we will speak about Google Ads Benefits. On average, 40 to 60 million searches per month are performed on Google. The size and usage frequency of the Google Search Network are increasing day by day in Google Ads.
In this article, we will talk about the Google Ads Benefits provide to your business.
Cost Control
The biggest advantage of Google AdWords ads is that you have control. So there are no extra unexpected costs. You know how much you paid for it. You provide daily and monthly budget control.
Performance Monitoring
With Google Ads, you can keep track of your performance and improve your performance even further. You can view important criteria for advertising, such as how much money has been spent, where has been spent, and times of the day.
Target Mass
In AdWords ads, potential customers appear when they search for words related to your business on Google. You can target specific locations, so that only people in that location can see your ads. In addition, Search Network ads and AdWords ads hours, which words will appear in front of your potential customers, you determine where to display.
Google AdWords ads and their advantages
You Will Attract More People To Your Website.
By increasing the input of your website with Google ads, you enable potential customers to reach you as quickly as they need it.
Increase Sales
Most people search Google before they buy a product. With Google ads, you can attract more potential customers and increase your sales.
Follow
After Google AdWords ads start to show up, you start to see the results quickly. You can view Google AdWords reports in daily, weekly, monthly periods. You can then view the search rates, clickthrough rates, and conversion rates for your AdWords ads.
With Google ads, you’ll be able to work with the PPC agency to get the best results and increase your earnings. | https://medium.com/decocre/google-ads-benefits-for-small-business-owners-include-3-tips-b6b89526f034 | ['Erdi Buş'] | 2019-11-22 12:53:05.969000+00:00 | ['Advertising', 'PPC Marketing', 'Digital Marketing', 'Google Ads', 'Adwords'] | Title Google Ads Benefits Small Business Owners Include 3 TipsContent Google Ads Benefits Small Business Owners Include 3 Tips biggest advantage you’ll gain Google Ads ad shown Google world’s widely used search network Today speak Google Ads Benefits average 40 60 million search per month performed Google size usage frequency Google Search Network increasing day day Google Ads article talk Google Ads Benefits provide business Cost Control biggest advantage Google AdWords ad control extra unexpected cost know much paid provide daily monthly budget control Performance Monitoring Google Ads keep track performance improve performance even view important criterion advertising much money spent spent time day Target Mass AdWords ad potential customer appear search word related business Google target specific location people location see ad addition Search Network ad AdWords ad hour word appear front potential customer determine display Google AdWords ad advantage Attract People Website increasing input website Google ad enable potential customer reach quickly need Increase Sales people search Google buy product Google ad attract potential customer increase sale Follow Google AdWords ad start show start see result quickly view Google AdWords report daily weekly monthly period view search rate clickthrough rate conversion rate AdWords ad Google ad you’ll able work PPC agency get best result increase earningsTags Advertising PPC Marketing Digital Marketing Google Ads Adwords |
190,710 | What is Digital Marketing? | Digital Marketing is a very large platform where marketing of products or services takes place via, digital technologies like the Internet. Now the question is why digital marketing is gaining so much importance?
The answer is because it consumes time. Nowadays people use digital devices instead of visiting shops directly. Digital Marketing Campaigns are becoming more widespread and resourceful.
Scope of Digital Marketing?
_. Digital Marketing helps to achieve business goals and become successful through a strong digital marketing strategy. Better cost efficiency, more data to inform better decisions and building customer trust are a few advantages to be gained from digital marketing.
Some Courses under Digital Marketing are listed below:
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
This is the method of optimizing your web site to “rank” higher in program results pages, thereby increasing the quantity of organic (or free) traffic your web site receives. The channels that enjoy SEO embody websites, blogs, and infographics.
There area unit variety of how to approach SEO so as to come up with qualified traffic to your web site. These include:
On-page SEO: this sort of SEO focuses on all of the content that exists “on the page” once observing a web site. By researching keywords for his or her search volume and intent (or meaning), you’ll answer queries for readers and rank higher on the program results pages (SERPs) those queries turn out.
Off-page SEO: this sort of SEO focuses on all of the activity that takes place “off the page” once trying to optimize your web site. “What activity not on my very own web site may have an effect on my ranking?” you would possibly raise. the solution is inward links, conjointly referred to as backlinks. the number of publishers that link to you, and therefore the relative “authority” of these publishers, have an effect on however extremely you rank for the keywords you care regarding. By networking with different publishers, writing guest posts on these websites (and linking back to your website), and generating external attention, you’ll earn the backlinks you wish to maneuver your web site au courant all the correct SERPs.
Technical SEO: this sort of SEO focuses on the backend of your web site, and the way the area of your page unit coded. compression, structured information, and CSS file optimization area unit all types of technical SEO which will increase your website’s loading speed — a crucial ranking think about the eyes of search engines like Google.
Content promoting
This term denotes the creation and promotion of content assets for the aim of generating whole awareness, traffic growth, lead generation, and customers. The channels which will play a section in your content promoting strategy include:
Blog posts: Writing and commercial enterprise articles on an organization journal helps you demonstrate your business experience and generates organic search traffic for your business. This ultimately provides you additional opportunities to convert web site guests into leads for your sales team.
Ebooks and whitepapers: Ebooks, whitepapers, and similar long-form content help any educate web site guests. It conjointly permits you to exchange content for a reader’s contact data, generating leads for your company and moving folks through the buyer’s journey.
Infographics: generally, readers wish you to point out, not tell. Infographics area unit a type of visual content that helps web site guests visualize and inspiration you would like to assist them to learn.
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Social Media promoting
This apply promotes your whole and your content on social media channels to extend whole awareness, drive traffic, and generate leads for your business. The channels you’ll use in social media promoting include:
Facebook.
Twitter.
LinkedIn.
Instagram.
Snapchat.
Pinterest.
If you are new social platforms, you’ll use tools like HubSpot to attach channels like LinkedIn and Facebook in one place. This way, you’ll simply schedule content for multiple channels quickly, and monitor analytics from the platform still.
On high of connecting social accounts for posting functions, you’ll conjointly integrate your social media inboxes into HubSpot, therefore you’ll get your direct messages in one place.
Pay Per Click (PPC)
PPC could be a technique of driving traffic to your web site by paying a publisher on every occasion your ad is clicked. one in every of the foremost common varieties of PPC is Google Ads, which permits you to obtain high slots on Google’s program results pages at a worth “per click” of the links you place. different channels wherever you’ll use PPC include:
Paid ads on Facebook: Here, users pay to customize a video, image post, or slideshow, that Facebook can publish to the newsfeeds of individuals UN agency match your business’s audience.
Twitter Ads campaigns: Here, users pay to position a series of posts or profile badges to the news feeds of a selected audience, all dedicated to accomplishing a selected goal for your business. This goal will be web site traffic, additional Twitter followers, tweet engagement, or maybe app downloads.
Sponsored Messages on LinkedIn: Here, users pay to send messages on to specific LinkedIn users who supported their business and background.
Affiliate promoting
This is a sort of performance-based advertising wherever you receive a commission for promoting somebody else’s product or services on your web site. Affiliate promoting channels include:
Hosting video ads through the YouTube Partner Program.
Posting affiliate links from your social media accounts.
Native Advertising
Native advertising refers to advertisements that area unit is primarily content-led and featured on a platform aboard different, non-paid content. BuzzFeed-sponsored posts area unit a decent example, however many of us conjointly take into account social media advertising to be “native” — Facebook advertising and Instagram advertising, for instance.
Marketing Automation
Marketing automation refers to the software system that serves to alter your basic promoting operations. several promoting departments will alter repetitive tasks they might otherwise do manually, such as:
Email newsletters: Email automation does not simply enable you to mechanically send emails to your subscribers. It can even assist you to shrink and expand your contact list PRN, therefore, your newsletters area unit solely about to those who wish to envision them in their inboxes.
Social media post scheduling: If you would like to grow your organization’s presence on a social network, you wish to post ofttimes. This makes manual posting a small amount of AN unruly method. Social media programming tools push your content to your social media channels for you, therefore you’ll pay longer that specialize in content strategy.
Lead-nurturing workflows: Generating leads, and changing those leads into customers, will be a protracted method. you’ll alter that method by causing leads specific emails and content once they match bound criteria, like after they transfer ANd open an ebook.
Campaign following and reporting: promoting campaigns will embody a large number of various folks, emails, content, webpages, phone calls, and more. promoting automation will assist you to type everything you’re employed on by the campaign it’s serving, and so track the performance of that campaign supported the progress all of those parts create over time.
Email promoting
Companies use email promoting as to how communication with their audiences. Email is usually wont to promote content, discounts, and events, still on direct folks toward the business’s web site. the categories of emails you would possibly send out AN email promoting campaign include:
Blog subscription newsletters.
Follow-up emails to web site guests UN agency downloaded one thing.
Customer welcome emails.
Holiday promotions to loyalty program members.
Tips or similar series of emails for client nurturing.
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Address — 2nd Floor, Pearl Business Park, 3 Main Vishnupuri, AB Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452001. | https://medium.com/@whitepixelstudents/what-is-digital-marketing-b996672d4f4c | [] | 2019-11-13 09:06:25.043000+00:00 | ['SEO', 'Digital Marketing', 'Social Media Marketing', 'Affiliate Marketing', 'PPC Marketing'] | Title Digital MarketingContent Digital Marketing large platform marketing product service take place via digital technology like Internet question digital marketing gaining much importance answer consumes time Nowadays people use digital device instead visiting shop directly Digital Marketing Campaigns becoming widespread resourceful Scope Digital Marketing Digital Marketing help achieve business goal become successful strong digital marketing strategy Better cost efficiency data inform better decision building customer trust advantage gained digital marketing Courses Digital Marketing listed Search Engine Optimization SEO method optimizing web site “rank” higher program result page thereby increasing quantity organic free traffic web site receives channel enjoy SEO embody website blog infographics area unit variety approach SEO come qualified traffic web site include Onpage SEO sort SEO focus content exists “on page” observing web site researching keywords search volume intent meaning you’ll answer query reader rank higher program result page SERPs query turn Offpage SEO sort SEO focus activity take place “off page” trying optimize web site “What activity web site may effect ranking” would possibly raise solution inward link conjointly referred backlinks number publisher link therefore relative “authority” publisher effect however extremely rank keywords care regarding networking different publisher writing guest post website linking back website generating external attention you’ll earn backlinks wish maneuver web site au courant correct SERPs Technical SEO sort SEO focus backend web site way area page unit coded compression structured information CSS file optimization area unit type technical SEO increase website’s loading speed — crucial ranking think eye search engine like Google Content promoting term denotes creation promotion content asset aim generating whole awareness traffic growth lead generation customer channel play section content promoting strategy include Blog post Writing commercial enterprise article organization journal help demonstrate business experience generates organic search traffic business ultimately provides additional opportunity convert web site guest lead sale team Ebooks whitepapers Ebooks whitepapers similar longform content help educate web site guest conjointly permit exchange content reader’s contact data generating lead company moving folk buyer’s journey Infographics generally reader wish point tell Infographics area unit type visual content help web site guest visualize inspiration would like assist learn Want find apply content promoting business crosscheck HubSpot Academy’s free content promoting coaching resource page Social Media promoting apply promotes whole content social medium channel extend whole awareness drive traffic generate lead business channel you’ll use social medium promoting include Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Snapchat Pinterest new social platform you’ll use tool like HubSpot attach channel like LinkedIn Facebook one place way you’ll simply schedule content multiple channel quickly monitor analytics platform still high connecting social account posting function you’ll conjointly integrate social medium inboxes HubSpot therefore you’ll get direct message one place Pay Per Click PPC PPC could technique driving traffic web site paying publisher every occasion ad clicked one every foremost common variety PPC Google Ads permit obtain high slot Google’s program result page worth “per click” link place different channel wherever you’ll use PPC include Paid ad Facebook user pay customize video image post slideshow Facebook publish newsfeeds individual UN agency match business’s audience Twitter Ads campaign user pay position series post profile badge news feed selected audience dedicated accomplishing selected goal business goal web site traffic additional Twitter follower tweet engagement maybe app downloads Sponsored Messages LinkedIn user pay send message specific LinkedIn user supported business background Affiliate promoting sort performancebased advertising wherever receive commission promoting somebody else’s product service web site Affiliate promoting channel include Hosting video ad YouTube Partner Program Posting affiliate link social medium account Native Advertising Native advertising refers advertisement area unit primarily contentled featured platform aboard different nonpaid content BuzzFeedsponsored post area unit decent example however many u conjointly take account social medium advertising “native” — Facebook advertising Instagram advertising instance Marketing Automation Marketing automation refers software system serf alter basic promoting operation several promoting department alter repetitive task might otherwise manually Email newsletter Email automation simply enable mechanically send email subscriber even assist shrink expand contact list PRN therefore newsletter area unit solely wish envision inboxes Social medium post scheduling would like grow organization’s presence social network wish post ofttimes make manual posting small amount unruly method Social medium programming tool push content social medium channel therefore you’ll pay longer specialize content strategy Leadnurturing workflow Generating lead changing lead customer protracted method you’ll alter method causing lead specific email content match bound criterion like transfer open ebook Campaign following reporting promoting campaign embody large number various folk email content webpage phone call promoting automation assist type everything you’re employed campaign it’s serving track performance campaign supported progress part create time Email promoting Companies use email promoting communication audience Email usually wont promote content discount event still direct folk toward business’s web site category email would possibly send email promoting campaign include Blog subscription newsletter Followup email web site guest UN agency downloaded one thing Customer welcome email Holiday promotion loyalty program member Tips similar series email client nurturing information Check Website — httpswwwwhitpixel360com query feel free contact — infowhitepixel360com Call — 0731 –4994222 91 9399140646 Address — 2nd Floor Pearl Business Park 3 Main Vishnupuri AB Road Indore Madhya Pradesh 452001Tags SEO Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing Affiliate Marketing PPC Marketing |
190,711 | It’s good to have a website built and looking amazing, but without visitors your site won’t do… | It’s good to have a website built and looking amazing, but without visitors your site won’t do much. To create traffic on your website, there are different levers such as SEO, affiliation, email marketing, utilising social networks, partnerships, etc.
However, Google Adwords (and sponsored links) is a very quick and easy way to attract new customers or potential ones to your site.
I’ll explain why.
A different marketing logic
I’m not afraid to say it: Google Adwords has revolutionised the world of marketing.
Why ?
It’s very simple. In conventional marketing (eg television advertising, radio spot, press insertion, etc.), it is the company that reaches out to its potential customers.
With Google Adwords, the logic is reversed. The potential customer is coming to you.
Indeed, by typing their search on Google, the user clearly indicates what his problem or need is. For example, a user tapping Google “PPC Company Melbourne” clearly indicates that they are looking for PPC agencies in Melbourne. So all the Adwords ads that offer this product do not appear as intrusive advertisements, but on the contrary as solutions to his problem.
When SEO Empire was first created, we focused our efforts and a huge amount of resources into ranking organically. We spent month after month building an amazing network to become Melbourne’s number 1 ranked SEO company in just under 6 months. Although it sounds and looks great and also proves we had the skills, we still have few few customers until this point.
If we had our time again we would have done it slightly different. We would have put a marketing plan in place to start off with Google Adwords and Facebook Marketing and over time increasing our SEO efforts. This would have meant more clients earlier on, more income available to grow our own company and also the additional experience that is needed when growing an agency. Instead we ranked to number 1 and then got flooded with calls, emails and new clients which all got very overwhelming.
Paid adverts get the ball rolling faster
When you create your website, you want to have visitors as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, with most e-marketing levers this will not be the case.
For example, for natural referencing, it will take weeks, even months, to notice the first effects (and again, if the job has been done well).
The same goes for social media. Building a community fan of your products or services does not happen overnight. We will have to be patient.
On the other hand, thanks to Google Adwords, you will be able to have your first visitors very quickly. After creating your Adwords campaign, your ads will be visible after a few minutes.
Strategic visibility
As you know as well as I do, Google is by far the №1 search engine in the world (with a market share of around 75%).
I would even go further by telling you that for the vast majority of Internet users, their use of the Internet systematically involves a search on Google.
By showing your ads on the Google search engine, you will be able to show your ads to a large number of people. It’s like you have a sign on a busy street.
Google Network
Utilising Google Adwords not only puts you on Google search results but also gives you access to all Google owned companies such as YouTube. Google adverts are great for many reasons but you may also want to consider leveraging YouTube for branding or video promotion.
YouTube in particular gives your company very good exposure at the start or middle of videos for a very small amount. You only pay more if the user doesn’t skip the advert or watches it for longer. There are so many different ways to market your business using paid advertising, you just need to do it slightly different depending on your business type and outcomes required.
Client Reach
Certainly, your ads are likely to reach a large number of people. However, the goal of the game is to succeed in reaching only those people who are likely to buy your products or services.
And there, Google Adwords is very efficient. First, by choosing the keywords for your campaign. Indeed, you can display your ads only for keywords related to your products or services, which will avoid you showing your ads to people who are not at all interested.
In addition to keywords, you can accentuate the finesse of targeting by showing your ads only in the geographic areas you want, as well as during the hours or days you want.
All-round optimisations!
If you advertise in a magazine, you will not be able to make any changes once the magazine is published.
With Google Adwords, it’s just the opposite. You will be able to change many parameters to constantly improve the performance of your campaigns. Thanks to the many statistics you will have access to, you will be able to know what is working and what is not, and thus make the necessary adjustments to improve the profitability of your campaign.
Google Adwords is a great lever to attract targeted visitors. And companies are not mistaken, most of them know that it is essential to have an Adwords campaign.
If you are not yet present on Adwords, there is so much to seriously reconsider the question … because you are missing out on many customers or prospects!
If you already have Google Adwords, read our article on why you should have a yearly check up and get a free audit: Why you should audit your Google Adwords
This article is bought to you by the team at SEO Empire Melbourne. Working in SEO and web development since 1999 and experience with some of Australia’s biggest brands. | https://medium.com/@SEOEmpireAus/its-good-to-have-a-website-built-and-looking-amazing-but-without-visitors-your-site-won-t-do-4b7e99e3f987 | ['Seo Empire'] | 2019-12-25 10:08:17.537000+00:00 | ['Marketing', 'PPC Marketing', 'Adwords', 'Google Adwords', 'PPC'] | Title It’s good website built looking amazing without visitor site won’t do…Content It’s good website built looking amazing without visitor site won’t much create traffic website different lever SEO affiliation email marketing utilising social network partnership etc However Google Adwords sponsored link quick easy way attract new customer potential one site I’ll explain different marketing logic I’m afraid say Google Adwords revolutionised world marketing It’s simple conventional marketing eg television advertising radio spot press insertion etc company reach potential customer Google Adwords logic reversed potential customer coming Indeed typing search Google user clearly indicates problem need example user tapping Google “PPC Company Melbourne” clearly indicates looking PPC agency Melbourne Adwords ad offer product appear intrusive advertisement contrary solution problem SEO Empire first created focused effort huge amount resource ranking organically spent month month building amazing network become Melbourne’s number 1 ranked SEO company 6 month Although sound look great also prof skill still customer point time would done slightly different would put marketing plan place start Google Adwords Facebook Marketing time increasing SEO effort would meant client earlier income available grow company also additional experience needed growing agency Instead ranked number 1 got flooded call email new client got overwhelming Paid advert get ball rolling faster create website want visitor quickly possible Unfortunately emarketing lever case example natural referencing take week even month notice first effect job done well go social medium Building community fan product service happen overnight patient hand thanks Google Adwords able first visitor quickly creating Adwords campaign ad visible minute Strategic visibility know well Google far №1 search engine world market share around 75 would even go telling vast majority Internet user use Internet systematically involves search Google showing ad Google search engine able show ad large number people It’s like sign busy street Google Network Utilising Google Adwords put Google search result also give access Google owned company YouTube Google advert great many reason may also want consider leveraging YouTube branding video promotion YouTube particular give company good exposure start middle video small amount pay user doesn’t skip advert watch longer many different way market business using paid advertising need slightly different depending business type outcome required Client Reach Certainly ad likely reach large number people However goal game succeed reaching people likely buy product service Google Adwords efficient First choosing keywords campaign Indeed display ad keywords related product service avoid showing ad people interested addition keywords accentuate finesse targeting showing ad geographic area want well hour day want Allround optimisation advertise magazine able make change magazine published Google Adwords it’s opposite able change many parameter constantly improve performance campaign Thanks many statistic access able know working thus make necessary adjustment improve profitability campaign Google Adwords great lever attract targeted visitor company mistaken know essential Adwords campaign yet present Adwords much seriously reconsider question … missing many customer prospect already Google Adwords read article yearly check get free audit audit Google Adwords article bought team SEO Empire Melbourne Working SEO web development since 1999 experience Australia’s biggest brandsTags Marketing PPC Marketing Adwords Google Adwords PPC |
190,712 | Marketing Plan And Chill? | 1) Persona Development
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If we want to solve a problem, it helps to know a little about the people we’re trying to solve it for. The goal of researching personas is to understand how your potential users think and act. That way you’ll know the appropriate time, place to reach them, with a message they’ll actually be receptive to. Most people wing this part, to be honest, and assume they know who the customer is. They may be right, but personas form the bedrock for every decision you make in marketing — wouldn’t it help to spend at least a couple hours digging through data to make sure?
Netflix Research
- 81m Netflix Subscribers, 47m in the U.S.
- 70% binge watch shows, 30% share accounts
- 79% of Millenials, 38% of GenX and 26% of Baby Boomers use Netflix
- Average Netflix user watches 7.7 hours of content per week
- 5,532 titles in the Netflix library
- Typical subscriber only looks at 10–20 titles on a couple of rows of recommendations
- “The user either finds something of interest [within the first 60 or 90 seconds] or the risk of the user abandoning our service increases substantially,” — Neil Hunt, CPO @ Netflix
- Netflix saves over $1 billion a year through stronger retention due to their AI recommendation engine.
Sources: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)
I picked all these facts up with a few minutes Googling. So what do they tell us? Well it tells the market is huge — 81m subscribers (that’s not counting the other streaming services And Chill could cater for). It’ll only get bigger as the millennials grow up and age out the baby boomers who aren’t using Netflix. It’s also a big part of people’s lives — 70% binge watch shows and 7.7 hours of content watched per week. It also gives us a figure we could use in our marketing — with 5,532 titles how will you possibly choose from all of them? Finally it gives us a sense of urgency — if the typical user only looks at 10–20 rows and gives the task only 60–90 seconds, we know And Chill’s recommendations have to fit within that window.
Next we’ll look at Facebook data. Not everyone knows this, but if you set up a Facebook ads account, there’s a tool called ‘audience insights’ where you can filter for demographic and likes / interest data to get an idea of your audience size. Here’s what I got from playing around for a little while:
Netflix Fans:
- 25m-30m like Netflix in the US
- 71% are below age of 35
- Pretty much 50:50 split on gender
- Major cities: Chicago + Los Angeles + New York = 16%
- 99% use some mobile device to log into Facebook
- 25% on Android (23% more than avg pop), 22% use iPhone
- 32% less likely to be married
- 39% more likely to be in relationship
- 64% under $75k household income
- 69% work in sales / admin, (+20%)
Does that quell any assumptions you had? For me I didn’t expect Netflix fans to be less likely to be married. I also expected much more on iPhone than Android. It’s pretty stark how dominant mobile is in this space — And Chill is doing the right thing by starting mobile first. The household income one was a surprise — I saw video streaming as something my more privileged friends were into. You’ll probably have different reactions to this… or maybe you guessed all of this exactly right (congrats!). But as you go through the rest of the data in this plan, keep track of how many times your assumptions were wrong — it’ll give you a good sense of why this is a valuable exercise.
Next we’re going to drill down into specific personas. Now this is more of an art than a science, but to arrive at these groups I followed this procedure:
1. Filter for an attribute Netflix fans are more likely to have (vs the gen pop)
2. Filter for an attribute this subset is more likely to have
3. Keep going in this fashion until I hit a niche audience of ~300k people
Doing this I arrived at 3 pretty interesting segments, all of which represent a substantial (but niche enough) ‘type’ of Netflix user. To give you a feel for the process, I’ll run through the first one:
1. Filter for ‘in a relationship’ — 15% of Netflix fans are.
2. Filter for 18–34 year olds — representing 52% of this group.
3. Filter for Food/Retail/Sales jobs — that’s 23% of what’s left.
4. Filter for College educated — another 69% of the audience.
5. Filter for Women only — that’s 69% of this group.
6. Record what the likes / interests / demographics of this group are.
Millenial Couples // 375k
+Relationship (15%), +18–34 (52%), +Food/Retail/Sales (23%), +College (69%), +Women (69%)
— Likes: Yandy.com, Hair Addiction, Bustle, Buzzfeed, Poems porn, Victoria’s Secret PINK, Forever 21, Teen Mom, FreshTrends.com, Brilliant Earth, Pretty Little Liars, Starbucks, Taco Bell.
— Movies: Easy A, Dear John, Pitch Perfect, The Last Song, Disney Alice
— Actors: Taylor Lautner, Channing Tatum, Marilyn Monroe
— Lives: Chicago, Illinois (5%)
— Drives: Economy/Compact (37%, +17%)
— Income: below $40k or above $250k
GenX with Kids // 275k
+Kids (28%), +25–44 (65%), +Married (64%), +Medical/Care (40%), +Women (81%), +College (72%) = 275k
— Leah Messer Fanpage, Flintstone’s vitamins, Trending on Wominista, Yonique by Natasha, Screaming Owl, Black Friday, Garanimals, Disney Baby, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Sprout, Old Navy, Olive Garden.
— Movies: 50 Shades of Gray
— Actors: Channing Tatum, Candace Cameron Bure
— Lives: San Antonio Texas (4%, +68%)
— Drives: SUV (47%)
— Income: below $50k or above $150k
Blue Collar Single Men // 375k
+Men (48%), +18–34 (78%), +Single (50%), +Production (10%)
— Likes: LED Concepts, New Era Cap, Need for Speed, CARiD, Champs Sports, Playboy, Red Bull, Monster Energey, Miller Lite, Rockstar games, Call of Duty
— Movies: Fast & Furious, Jackass, Ted
— Actor: Megan Fox
— Drives: Pickup Truck (20%, +15%)
— Lives: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2%, +73%)
Of course there are a number of different personas here, but I selected the above showed a significant bias in the data vs the general population i.e. Netflix users were much more likely to have these traits than average. This is part science, part art, so play around with different segments until something in the data jumps out at you.
Usually those who create personas without data end up with a carbon copy of themselves (or close friends). To see the value of starting with data instead, try filtering for your own persona to see how many people there actually are that have similar demographics to you. Chances are, even with a pretty broad definition, the number will be low (for me it was < 1%!).
Sometimes it’s more useful to define what your audience is not, rather than define what it is. I call this an ‘anti-persona’. You can find one by following the exact reverse of the personas above (filter for traits that are less common amongst Netflix users). In our case, it would be:
Mature Male Managers // 125k
+45–65, +Men, +Admin/Management/Sales
— Likes: History Channel, George Takei
— Movies: Star Trek
— Actor: George Takei
— Drives: Sports Car
— Lives: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | https://chatbotsmagazine.com/marketing-plan-and-chill-75f7e3d63358 | ['Michael Taylor'] | 2017-09-10 18:44:19.636000+00:00 | ['Growth', 'Startup', 'Growth Hacking', 'PPC Marketing'] | Title Marketing Plan ChillContent 1 Persona Development — — — — — — — — — — — want solve problem help know little people we’re trying solve goal researching persona understand potential user think act way you’ll know appropriate time place reach message they’ll actually receptive people wing part honest assume know customer may right persona form bedrock every decision make marketing — wouldn’t help spend least couple hour digging data make sure Netflix Research 81m Netflix Subscribers 47m US 70 binge watch show 30 share account 79 Millenials 38 GenX 26 Baby Boomers use Netflix Average Netflix user watch 77 hour content per week 5532 title Netflix library Typical subscriber look 10–20 title couple row recommendation “The user either find something interest within first 60 90 second risk user abandoning service increase substantially” — Neil Hunt CPO Netflix Netflix save 1 billion year stronger retention due AI recommendation engine Sources 1 2 3 4 5 picked fact minute Googling tell u Well tell market huge — 81m subscriber that’s counting streaming service Chill could cater It’ll get bigger millennials grow age baby boomer aren’t using Netflix It’s also big part people’s life — 70 binge watch show 77 hour content watched per week also give u figure could use marketing — 5532 title possibly choose Finally give u sense urgency — typical user look 10–20 row give task 60–90 second know Chill’s recommendation fit within window Next we’ll look Facebook data everyone know set Facebook ad account there’s tool called ‘audience insights’ filter demographic like interest data get idea audience size Here’s got playing around little Netflix Fans 25m30m like Netflix US 71 age 35 Pretty much 5050 split gender Major city Chicago Los Angeles New York 16 99 use mobile device log Facebook 25 Android 23 avg pop 22 use iPhone 32 le likely married 39 likely relationship 64 75k household income 69 work sale admin 20 quell assumption didn’t expect Netflix fan le likely married also expected much iPhone Android It’s pretty stark dominant mobile space — Chill right thing starting mobile first household income one surprise — saw video streaming something privileged friend You’ll probably different reaction this… maybe guessed exactly right congrats go rest data plan keep track many time assumption wrong — it’ll give good sense valuable exercise Next we’re going drill specific persona art science arrive group followed procedure 1 Filter attribute Netflix fan likely v gen pop 2 Filter attribute subset likely 3 Keep going fashion hit niche audience 300k people arrived 3 pretty interesting segment represent substantial niche enough ‘type’ Netflix user give feel process I’ll run first one 1 Filter ‘in relationship’ — 15 Netflix fan 2 Filter 18–34 year old — representing 52 group 3 Filter FoodRetailSales job — that’s 23 what’s left 4 Filter College educated — another 69 audience 5 Filter Women — that’s 69 group 6 Record like interest demographic group Millenial Couples 375k Relationship 15 18–34 52 FoodRetailSales 23 College 69 Women 69 — Likes Yandycom Hair Addiction Bustle Buzzfeed Poems porn Victoria’s Secret PINK Forever 21 Teen Mom FreshTrendscom Brilliant Earth Pretty Little Liars Starbucks Taco Bell — Movies Easy Dear John Pitch Perfect Last Song Disney Alice — Actors Taylor Lautner Channing Tatum Marilyn Monroe — Lives Chicago Illinois 5 — Drives EconomyCompact 37 17 — Income 40k 250k GenX Kids 275k Kids 28 25–44 65 Married 64 MedicalCare 40 Women 81 College 72 275k — Leah Messer Fanpage Flintstone’s vitamin Trending Wominista Yonique Natasha Screaming Owl Black Friday Garanimals Disney Baby Elf Shelf Ideas Sprout Old Navy Olive Garden — Movies 50 Shades Gray — Actors Channing Tatum Candace Cameron Bure — Lives San Antonio Texas 4 68 — Drives SUV 47 — Income 50k 150k Blue Collar Single Men 375k Men 48 18–34 78 Single 50 Production 10 — Likes LED Concepts New Era Cap Need Speed CARiD Champs Sports Playboy Red Bull Monster Energey Miller Lite Rockstar game Call Duty — Movies Fast Furious Jackass Ted — Actor Megan Fox — Drives Pickup Truck 20 15 — Lives Milwaukee Wisconsin 2 73 course number different persona selected showed significant bias data v general population ie Netflix user much likely trait average part science part art play around different segment something data jump Usually create persona without data end carbon copy close friend see value starting data instead try filtering persona see many people actually similar demographic Chances even pretty broad definition number low 1 Sometimes it’s useful define audience rather define call ‘antipersona’ find one following exact reverse persona filter trait le common amongst Netflix user case would Mature Male Managers 125k 45–65 Men AdminManagementSales — 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190,716 | From £4 Million to Broke: This is Our Startup Horror Story | It’s time to make this story public. Jo and I have dined out on it long enough and I think we have told the people closest to the company face to face now. So we can now write about it.
Many of you will have known that Jo York and I ran a business for a couple of years called Reframed. I won’t go back over what Reframed did, but a lot of people thought it was cool, we had attracted some very high profile non-exec directors and mentors and around £500k in investment over the years.
Yet, a few weeks ago we had our penultimate board meeting. We didn’t know at the time, as it went brilliantly. Neither did we know that a month later we would be discussing giving our investors opportunities to save the company from going under.
At that board meeting we celebrated having £350k investment on the table at a £4 million valuation. Which was, at that time, considered to be the ideal round of investment for us.
Two weeks after that board meeting we had no staff.
Throughout this story I will remove most individual’s names and company names. Many people suffered from the fallout of what happened and that is their story to tell. A name I can’t really remove from the story is Simon Wood.
Simon Wood took up an office in the same building as us, on the same floor. He became known to us in the office as ‘the shouty man’ as you could always hear him on his phone in a Dom Jolly-esque way. He was running an advertising company, ran Adwords training, and we were told by others in the building that he was ex-Google.
Early on in his time in the building a member of staff got chatting with him and told him what we were doing. He mentioned that he was running a conference and was wanting to ‘Reframe’ it. So Simon became a client of ours.
He also wanted to speak with me about advertising — we had assumed that he was wanting to advertise on the site. But after a 15 minute discussion I found out that he ran his own ad network and was interested in managing the adverts on our site.
Up to this point we had been unsuccessful in getting adverts onto Reframed in a way we were happy with. We’d spent over £2k and 3 months paying someone to try and get it right.
Within 40 minutes of our meeting Simon had adverts displaying on our site in the way we wanted. Nice one! We had found our ad supplier.
We sat down with him and worked out the deals we would offer and how much capacity we each had to display ads and sell ads.
Simon took on the rest of the top floor of the building with desks and brought in staff to sell ads on Reframed.
Every day, many times a day, he would come in and interrupt us proposing one deal or another:
“Wonga?”, he’d ask.
“No, not on our site”
“E-cigarettes?”
“Perhaps, in the right context. Not 100% comfortable”
“Virgin want an exclusive deal and will pay up front”
“Nice work”
And so went our days of being interrupted by our ad supplier, but it was important to prove the financial model as we were going to raise investment on it — it was why we had delayed raising.
He had a quick turnover of staff, with only one or two that stayed more than a week.
One day he approached us and said he could see the way the business was going, he was excited about the partnership and that he would be interesting in investing. It would essentially be backing something that he had influence on the success over. He asked what the least amount of investment we would accept would be.
£10,000
We said that we’d be willing to do the paperwork for £10k as it wouldn’t be a bad place to start the round, anything less than that would be better for us if he did it through the crowdfunding platform.
We hadn’t known that he had been running events and letting people know that he was an investor, having people pitch to him and things — we just knew him as the shouty ad guy so we’d never approached him for investment.
£25,000
He said he had £25k he’d be willing to invest. Brilliant — great place to start. It’s how we started our last round, Steve Pankhurst (Friends Reunited founder) put money in and everyone followed. We knew we could get more investment off the back of it.
So we continued to go out to investors, only now could let them know that we had someone committed and that we were proving the financial model. That the ex-Google ad guy was so sure of the model we worked on together that he was backing us himself.
A few days later he asked us to meet with him. We sat in a room and he went through all the standard investor questions you get used to being asked. He talked about the info that his wife, Angela Wood, would need to invest. Up to this point we had nothing to do with Angela. But from about this point she was added into our Slack channel to talk about the investment.
At the end of the meeting Simon said that he had other investments, that he used the same legal team as us and that he had a meeting immediately after this one to pull some capital out of another investment.
He ushered us out of the meeting room and ushered someone else in. He said he had already invested in that company and that she was asking for more.
Later that day Simon came into our office and phoned the legal team we both use. He talked to them about investments and pulled more capital.
£100,000
Simon now had £100k to invest.
We were looking for £350k total, so £100k is a big chunk and covered the ‘new money’ we were going to need to release funds from our current investors.
All looking good.
Interruptions continued for a while. Simon kept coming into our office with either questions as a client, as an ad-supplier, or as an investor.
We had been coaching him on investment strategy, on what our equity share meant, and what the ideal round would look like from our perspective.
I’m not sure exactly, but I think he said he sold a house and managed to find £250k to invest in us.
£250,000
Next was an offer of £250k from him, at a valuation we were happy with. He kept trying to push the valuation up (better for us, worse for him), but we weren’t comfortable with it. We kept negotiating back down in order to protect his investment and give us somewhere to go valuation-wise in the future.
One thing Jo and I always do our best to do is be reasonable in business dealings, we look for a way in which everyone can win.
So, we got term sheets for the remaining £100,000 of the money needed from our current investors.
£350,000, £4M valuation
We were in a brilliant position. We had £350k offered (from Simon and Angela Wood, plus incumbents) at a £4 million valuation. This left us with enough founder equity to raise a proper next round, if the financial forecasts stacked up.
We had our board meeting on the Thursday and pretty much all high-fived — life was good. | https://medium.com/startup-grind/losing-our-business-we-didnt-see-it-coming-ab08bf839882 | ['Kev Price'] | 2019-02-13 13:17:41.889000+00:00 | ['Startup', 'Entrepreneurship', 'Tech', 'PPC Marketing', 'Advertising'] | Title £4 Million Broke Startup Horror StoryContent It’s time make story public Jo dined long enough think told people closest company face face write Many known Jo York ran business couple year called Reframed won’t go back Reframed lot people thought cool attracted high profile nonexec director mentor around £500k investment year Yet week ago penultimate board meeting didn’t know time went brilliantly Neither know month later would discussing giving investor opportunity save company going board meeting celebrated £350k investment table £4 million valuation time considered ideal round investment u Two week board meeting staff Throughout story remove individual’s name company name Many people suffered fallout happened story tell name can’t really remove story Simon Wood Simon Wood took office building u floor became known u office ‘the shouty man’ could always hear phone Dom Jollyesque way running advertising company ran Adwords training told others building exGoogle Early time building member staff got chatting told mentioned running conference wanting ‘Reframe’ Simon became client also wanted speak advertising — assumed wanting advertise site 15 minute discussion found ran ad network interested managing advert site point unsuccessful getting advert onto Reframed way happy We’d spent £2k 3 month paying someone try get right Within 40 minute meeting Simon advert displaying site way wanted Nice one found ad supplier sat worked deal would offer much capacity display ad sell ad Simon took rest top floor building desk brought staff sell ad Reframed Every day many time day would come interrupt u proposing one deal another “Wonga” he’d ask “No site” “Ecigarettes” “Perhaps right context 100 comfortable” “Virgin want exclusive deal pay front” “Nice work” went day interrupted ad supplier important prove financial model going raise investment — delayed raising quick turnover staff one two stayed week One day approached u said could see way business going excited partnership would interesting investing would essentially backing something influence success asked least amount investment would accept would £10000 said we’d willing paperwork £10k wouldn’t bad place start round anything le would better u crowdfunding platform hadn’t known running event letting people know investor people pitch thing — knew shouty ad guy we’d never approached investment £25000 said £25k he’d willing invest Brilliant — great place start It’s started last round Steve Pankhurst Friends Reunited founder put money everyone followed knew could get investment back continued go investor could let know someone committed proving financial model exGoogle ad guy sure model worked together backing u day later asked u meet sat room went standard investor question get used asked talked info wife Angela Wood would need invest point nothing Angela point added Slack channel talk investment end meeting Simon said investment used legal team u meeting immediately one pull capital another investment ushered u meeting room ushered someone else said already invested company asking Later day Simon came office phoned legal team use talked investment pulled capital £100000 Simon £100k invest looking £350k total £100k big chunk covered ‘new money’ going need release fund current investor looking good Interruptions continued Simon kept coming office either question client adsupplier investor coaching investment strategy equity share meant ideal round would look like perspective I’m sure exactly think said sold house managed find £250k invest u £250000 Next offer £250k valuation happy kept trying push valuation better u worse weren’t comfortable kept negotiating back order protect investment give u somewhere go valuationwise future One thing Jo always best reasonable business dealing look way everyone win got term sheet remaining £100000 money needed current investor £350000 £4M valuation brilliant position £350k offered Simon Angela Wood plus incumbent £4 million valuation left u enough founder equity raise proper next round financial forecast stacked board meeting Thursday pretty much highfived — life goodTags Startup Entrepreneurship Tech PPC Marketing Advertising |
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190,718 | How Well Does Your LMS PPC Campaign Pay Off? Check Our PPC Statistics And Design Your Strategy | How Well Does Your LMS PPC Campaign Pay Off? Check Our PPC Statistics And Design Your Strategy
With much said about how eLearning Industry’s PPC network may be your best bet for marketing your LMS software, it’s important to talk about how it operates.
So, here’s how to start a niche-specific PPC campaign with eLearning Industry’s PPC platform.
Top Benefits Of Advertising Using A Niche-Specific PPC Platform Like eLearning Industry
Modern businesses understand the importance of paid advertising all too well. But, have they been using the best resources and platforms for the same?
The far-reaching effect of showcasing your products online cannot be compared to conventional methods that have shown no innovation over the years. However, even while considering PPC for marketing, there’s scope for betterment.
The idea of niche-specific PPC platforms can work better for certain industries when compared to popular PPC networks. Speaking of which, here are some of the primary benefits of using a niche-specific PPC network:
Targeting. Narrowly focused PPC networks are built on the premise of specificity. They are typically online communities or resource hubs/directories targeted at a very unique group of individuals.If you can find a PPC network that has accrued trust with your ideal LMS buyer, you can deliver your value proposition to these buyers without the noise of other offers and search results clouding their judgment.
Conversion rates. Naturally, more focused targeting is going to result in better conversion rates from your paid ad spend. However, there is another element that most niche PPC networks share — consumer intent. It’s common for these networks to be seen on solution comparison directories. These are the places where people come to compare and contrast products and services, like LMS software. They are right at the bottom of the funnel, just ready to buy. This comes as an obvious benefit of advertising on a niche-specific PPC platform.
Timely delivery. A unique characteristic of industry-specific PPC networks is that they deliver ads to prospects when they are most likely to buy. You can pay a little extra for premium placement on these platforms and significantly boost your conversion rates. This will dramatically peak up your LMS’s chances of being noticed and getting the traction it deserves and desires.
Direct comparisons. If you have a great LMS software but are competing against some well-established brands with a much bigger marketing budget, industry-focused PPC networks can help you educate your ideal LMS buyers about your unique selling proposition without leaking unnecessary money. The idea is to present a crystal clear comparison of your LMS software with your competitor’s, enabling the prospects to understand how your product may be their best bet. Along with that, a niche-specific PPC directory campaign will help your LMS get the attention it deserves. Holding a top LMS place on a list of such a competitive market is important to get prospects’ attention.
Market leadership. A focused PPC network or comparison website allows businesses to provide all the need-to-know information for potential LMS buyers. You can also collect customer reviews for your LMS and build a profile of proof that your offer is the best on the market. This consumer-generated proof establishes your business as a leader and breaks down the trust-building barriers of typical advertising platforms.
Effective fraud prevention. Unlike wide-reaching PPC networks, the eLearning Industry platform caters to a select few vendors operating in the LMS niche. For details on fraud prevention, this guide has a whole chapter about fraud prevention.
With the benefit of an industry-specific advertising platform on your side, you can make the most out of your marketing budget and increase your ROI significantly.
A niche-specific LMS directory can surely help your product. However, a targeted LMS pay- per-click campaign can boost your revenue even more. eLearning Industry with its PPC platform offers LMS vendors the advantage of promoting to an audience that understands the industry and is most likely to convert.
What Are Premium Placements? How Are They Different From Free Placements?
As mentioned in a pointer above, you can invest in a premium LMS directory listing in order to significantly boost your conversion rates. But, before you go for it, what exactly does a premium listing mean?
Here’s an example:
Have you ever noticed how most software has a free and a premium version? And how those both are distinguished? This works almost like that.
With a free placement, you get a product profile page, and users can read about your LMS software, read the reviews and compare it with your competitors’ Learning Management Systems. A premium placement will put you at the top.
In simpler words, with premium placement on eLearning Industry’s PPC platform, your listing will be placed toward the top of the list (depending on your budget). However, a free listing will always appear after premium listings.
Still, if you want to be at the top of the free listings’ search results, you can be. Rankings depend on the number of reviews and ratings. This means, the better the ratings, the higher the ranking.
For a clearer understanding of the difference between a free and premium listing, go through the following table.
Success Rate And Performance Statistics That Matter
As you plan on investing in a niche-specific PPC campaign for your LMS, some questions may add to your worries.
Is it the right decision? Does this thing even work? How well does it pay off?
While answers to such questions are always subject to a number of factors, for an overall idea of how well this technique performs, you can have a look at the statistics.
Performance-Based On Number Of Clicks And Conversions
Performance-Based On Conversion Rates
Average Ad Spend
Do you see how eLearning Industry’s PPC platform is helping LMS software vendors gain traction?
eLearning Industry’s niche-specific PPC platform works by significantly lowering the overall CPL (cost per lead) for the LMS software vendors investing in it.
Clearly, there’s a lot to digest, but you just need to start taking steps. One of those steps is leveraging reviews and ratings in eLearning Industry’s LMS directory. Read the next article to learn more about using reviews and ratings.
You may find valuable: | https://medium.com/@christoforos.pappas/how-well-does-your-lms-ppc-campaign-pay-off-check-our-ppc-statistics-and-design-your-strategy-1a1ff19e706 | ['Christopher Pappas'] | 2019-11-21 10:16:42.925000+00:00 | ['Digital Marketing', 'PPC Marketing', 'Lms', 'Elearning'] | Title Well LMS PPC Campaign Pay Check PPC Statistics Design StrategyContent Well LMS PPC Campaign Pay Check PPC Statistics Design Strategy much said eLearning Industry’s PPC network may best bet marketing LMS software it’s important talk operates here’s start nichespecific PPC campaign eLearning Industry’s PPC platform Top Benefits Advertising Using NicheSpecific PPC Platform Like eLearning Industry Modern business understand importance paid advertising well using best resource platform farreaching effect showcasing product online cannot compared conventional method shown innovation year However even considering PPC marketing there’s scope betterment idea nichespecific PPC platform work better certain industry compared popular PPC network Speaking primary benefit using nichespecific PPC network Targeting Narrowly focused PPC network built premise specificity typically online community resource hubsdirectories targeted unique group individualsIf find PPC network accrued trust ideal LMS buyer deliver value proposition buyer without noise offer search result clouding judgment Conversion rate Naturally focused targeting going result better conversion rate paid ad spend However another element niche PPC network share — consumer intent It’s common network seen solution comparison directory place people come compare contrast product service like LMS software right bottom funnel ready buy come obvious benefit advertising nichespecific PPC platform Timely delivery unique characteristic industryspecific PPC network deliver ad prospect likely buy pay little extra premium placement platform significantly boost conversion rate dramatically peak LMS’s chance noticed getting traction deserves desire Direct comparison great LMS software competing wellestablished brand much bigger marketing budget industryfocused PPC network help educate ideal LMS buyer unique selling proposition without leaking unnecessary money idea present crystal clear comparison LMS software competitor’s enabling prospect understand product may best bet Along nichespecific PPC directory campaign help LMS get attention deserves Holding top LMS place list competitive market important get prospects’ attention Market leadership focused PPC network comparison website allows business provide needtoknow information potential LMS buyer also collect customer review LMS build profile proof offer best market consumergenerated proof establishes business leader break trustbuilding barrier typical advertising platform Effective fraud prevention Unlike widereaching PPC network eLearning Industry platform caters select vendor operating LMS niche detail fraud prevention guide whole chapter fraud prevention benefit industryspecific advertising platform side make marketing budget increase ROI significantly nichespecific LMS directory surely help product However targeted LMS pay perclick campaign boost revenue even eLearning Industry PPC platform offer LMS vendor advantage promoting audience understands industry likely convert Premium Placements Different Free Placements mentioned pointer invest premium LMS directory listing order significantly boost conversion rate go exactly premium listing mean Here’s example ever noticed software free premium version distinguished work almost like free placement get product profile page user read LMS software read review compare competitors’ Learning Management Systems premium placement put top simpler word premium placement eLearning Industry’s PPC platform listing placed toward top list depending budget However free listing always appear premium listing Still want top free listings’ search result Rankings depend number review rating mean better rating higher ranking clearer understanding difference free premium listing go following table Success Rate Performance Statistics Matter plan investing nichespecific PPC campaign LMS question may add worry right decision thing even work well pay answer question always subject number factor overall idea well technique performs look statistic PerformanceBased Number Clicks Conversions PerformanceBased Conversion Rates Average Ad Spend see eLearning Industry’s PPC platform helping LMS software vendor gain traction eLearning Industry’s nichespecific PPC platform work significantly lowering overall CPL cost per lead LMS software vendor investing Clearly there’s lot digest need start taking step One step leveraging review rating eLearning Industry’s LMS directory Read next article learn using review rating may find valuableTags Digital Marketing PPC Marketing Lms Elearning |
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190,721 | Trumpism: Letting Go Gracefully | Trumpism: Letting Go Gracefully
Trumpism: The condition experienced by humanity just before letting go of its dogma.
11 days until the election the red headline screamed from the television screen, like a threat. Trump’s hate-filled, fear-mongering voice hit my brain this morning like well-aimed buck shot. I’d awoken late — 11:30 — my attention instantly pulled to the MSNBC headline, “Trump in Colorado.” Damn. I’d slept through the morning, and stayed up late tinkering with start-upey things per normal.
Trump was proclaiming one of the bravest and most capable women in the world to be a criminal, and my country and democracy that I love and value to be nothing more than a failed experiment of treachery defined by fear. F$@! me, I said aloud, to the dogs, to the universe, to myself. Another day of verbal assaults. Happy Saturday.
I was instantly angered by the bitter sound of his vile vitriol in my ears.
That it was to be the first feeling, the first thought of the first few moments of my precious Saturday morning otherwise shaded by the dawning cheeks of Fall and a light rain falling outside my window was salt to the injury. Then resentment settled in at how this man and the people who follow him seem to be controlling the quality of my life.
I know rationally a void was left in their wake, a void that progress created when it left them behind without a transition plan or a hug. They are afraid, afraid of letting go, of what may come when they do. I know this is what history asks us to endure to get to the next, better phase of human experience. But, it doesn’t make living through their assaults any easier.
I shook the nettles of irritation from my mind and ambled to the kitchen, where my husband had made bacon. Bacon makes everything better. We hugged silently at the kitchen sink, peering beyond the window at the rain-soaked yard behind our cozy home. Hope began to creep back into my bones, as I leaned against his always-strong back, waiting for Pete’s French Roast to brew. I suddenly remembered how fortunate I was, how much positive there was in the world, and Trump’s words began to fade.
Abraham Lincoln (HBO)
Like in a dream of happy we found ourselves strewn across our red couch in front of the big screen to watch last weekend’s CBS This Morning as we always do over breakfast, when instead we found a documentary on HBO we had not seen, Living With Lincoln by filmmaker Peter Kunhardt.
Peter is both the grandson of Dorothy Kunhardt, the world famous children’s author and the great-grandson of Frederick Hill Meserve, who began a life-long obsession of curating Abraham Lincoln’s life after meeting him on a battlefield. Meserve first met Lincoln in the Revolutionary War, a moment captured in one of the very first photographs ever taken. I began to weep just ten minutes into the film, then steadily did until the end of the film 80 minutes later.
Here’s why. (Watch the HBO clip of Living With Lincoln.)
This film is everything that Trump is not, a reminder that triumph lives on the other side of fear.
Trump’s brand of Hitleresque psychology catalyzing the end of one kind of politics stands in stark compliment to images of bleeding children emerging from the rubble of terror on the other. These are the words and images that occupy my mind. Yet, Living With Lincoln reminds us of another possibility for democracy and human decency, a story that is of course about Abraham Lincoln, and how five generations of a family amassed and documented the single largest collection of artifacts of Lincoln’s life. But, really it is about how Lincoln’s life is the backdrop to all our stories of triumph over fear. It’s also a story about letting go of fear and that we have an obligation to each other to help the next generation learn how to let go.
If you listen closely, you’ll also hear the story of Dorothy Kunhardt, who I shall forever see as the character study of every woman. 2016 will be remembered as the Year of the Woman, the year when we moved from a patriarchal culture marred by fear, control and hatred, to a world carved out of courage, collaboration and hope. Dorothy’s life story was like a mirror of my own.
Living With Lincoln reminded me that women uniquely have the capacity to propagate hope even when we’re afraid, because as opposed to men who when abandoned respond by lashing out at those who create their fear, women take a different tack. We’ve been surviving what it means to be abandoned, disappointed, and abused by a world that has always wanted to control us all of our lives. We forgive, we endure, we aspire because we don’t want our lives to be defined by fear.
Women aspire to something else. Fear is our fuel to overcome not fight. When we move past it, as we must do, it is often seen as graceful, as if we have a special grace that gives us the ability to easily dispense with fear, when point of fact, it takes great strength and a steel spine to let go of fear and be open to what may come next.
You should experience this film not because it is a remark on how families pass on the worst of themselves generation to generation, but on how humanity can pass along the best of ourselves to each other by confronting the truth of who we are, and by letting go of the past that would define us, by courageously letting go of what we fear the most; losing control and being left alone.
Abraham Lincoln’s entire existence was about making sure no one was left behind, unequal, or alone. His was a life filled with loss, sickness, hardship and disappointment, and yet he was among the few people in our human history who pushed past the fear to find compassion and hope in its place, and he used both as tools to chart a different course not just for Americans, but for the whole of the human race.
It occurred to me this morning as I listened to Dorothy’s voice tell her own tale that I feel sick and afraid. I am afraid of what a Trump-like existence would mean because he represents my freedoms being threatened. This same fear is expressed in the pained eyes of Trump’s victims of verbal and sexual abuse, and in the eyes of children we see daily crossing borders without their families, and in the faces of the unabashed and unapologetic mostly white males, faces filled with fear and rage for women, for people of color, and for anyone of different religions who dare to suggest a different path, to whom they place the blame for threatening to take away their jobs, their sense of control over their own lives, a way of life they believe is their’s and their’s alone.
That they have lost something they perceive to be their’s and seek to blame the closest, obvious source for this loss is human nature. No one wants to let go gracefully.
Perhaps Trumpism will be the condition that history will define as what happens when men have to let go of their control over others, as the condition just before one looks past their fear, the moment before we find the better angels of our nature. Perhaps the fearful eyes of Trumpists will be remembered as what it looked like to rail against the changing times that asked them to let loose their grip on unworkable institutions, just as Lincoln did.
Trump may well become one of the great teachers of history: what it looks like when we allow fear to overtake us. We lose sight of our humanity, we forget who we are, and we start fighting against a mythical enemy, when really that enemy is us. It is our warning signal to act with compassion. | https://medium.com/@TKSaville/trumpism-letting-go-gracefully-848997e445f4 | ['Tracy Saville'] | 2016-10-31 00:21:22.496000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'Politics', 'Donald Trump', 'Women', 'Election 2016'] | Title Trumpism Letting Go GracefullyContent Trumpism Letting Go Gracefully Trumpism condition experienced humanity letting go dogma 11 day election red headline screamed television screen like threat Trump’s hatefilled fearmongering voice hit brain morning like wellaimed buck shot I’d awoken late — 1130 — attention instantly pulled MSNBC headline “Trump Colorado” Damn I’d slept morning stayed late tinkering startupey thing per normal Trump proclaiming one bravest capable woman world criminal country democracy love value nothing failed experiment treachery defined fear F said aloud dog universe Another day verbal assault Happy Saturday instantly angered bitter sound vile vitriol ear first feeling first thought first moment precious Saturday morning otherwise shaded dawning cheek Fall light rain falling outside window salt injury resentment settled man people follow seem controlling quality life know rationally void left wake void progress created left behind without transition plan hug afraid afraid letting go may come know history asks u endure get next better phase human experience doesn’t make living assault easier shook nettle irritation mind ambled kitchen husband made bacon Bacon make everything better hugged silently kitchen sink peering beyond window rainsoaked yard behind cozy home Hope began creep back bone leaned alwaysstrong back waiting Pete’s French Roast brew suddenly remembered fortunate much positive world Trump’s word began fade Abraham Lincoln HBO Like dream happy found strewn across red couch front big screen watch last weekend’s CBS Morning always breakfast instead found documentary HBO seen Living Lincoln filmmaker Peter Kunhardt Peter grandson Dorothy Kunhardt world famous children’s author greatgrandson Frederick Hill Meserve began lifelong obsession curating Abraham Lincoln’s life meeting battlefield Meserve first met Lincoln Revolutionary War moment captured one first photograph ever taken began weep ten minute film steadily end film 80 minute later Here’s Watch HBO clip Living Lincoln film everything Trump reminder triumph life side fear Trump’s brand Hitleresque psychology catalyzing end one kind politics stand stark compliment image bleeding child emerging rubble terror word image occupy mind Yet Living Lincoln reminds u another possibility democracy human decency story course Abraham Lincoln five generation family amassed documented single largest collection artifact Lincoln’s life really Lincoln’s life backdrop story triumph fear It’s also story letting go fear obligation help next generation learn let go listen closely you’ll also hear story Dorothy Kunhardt shall forever see character study every woman 2016 remembered Year Woman year moved patriarchal culture marred fear control hatred world carved courage collaboration hope Dorothy’s life story like mirror Living Lincoln reminded woman uniquely capacity propagate hope even we’re afraid opposed men abandoned respond lashing create fear woman take different tack We’ve surviving mean abandoned disappointed abused world always wanted control u life forgive endure aspire don’t want life defined fear Women aspire something else Fear fuel overcome fight move past must often seen graceful special grace give u ability easily dispense fear point fact take great strength steel spine let go fear open may come next experience film remark family pas worst generation generation humanity pas along best confronting truth letting go past would define u courageously letting go fear losing control left alone Abraham Lincoln’s entire existence making sure one left behind unequal alone life filled loss sickness hardship disappointment yet among people human history pushed past fear find compassion hope place used tool chart different course Americans whole human race occurred morning listened Dorothy’s voice tell tale feel sick afraid afraid Trumplike existence would mean represents freedom threatened fear expressed pained eye Trump’s victim verbal sexual abuse eye child see daily crossing border without family face unabashed unapologetic mostly white male face filled fear rage woman people color anyone different religion dare suggest different path place blame threatening take away job sense control life way life believe their’s their’s alone lost something perceive their’s seek blame closest obvious source loss human nature one want let go gracefully Perhaps Trumpism condition history define happens men let go control others condition one look past fear moment find better angel nature Perhaps fearful eye Trumpists remembered looked like rail changing time asked let loose grip unworkable institution Lincoln Trump may well become one great teacher history look like allow fear overtake u lose sight humanity forget start fighting mythical enemy really enemy u warning signal act compassionTags Hillary Clinton Politics Donald Trump Women Election 2016 |
190,722 | The Anatomy of a Nothingburger | The Anatomy of a Nothingburger
On Friday, FBI Director Jim Comey doused our tortured presidential election with gasoline, lit a match, tossed it, and walked away. The highly irregular nature of Comey’s 11th hour intervention into the race aside, the media went into a frenzy. Instead of allowing the letter to speak for itself or seeking clarification from DOJ officials on the nature of Comey’s vague letter (you know, reporting), a narrative crystalized within minutes: the FBI had reopened the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server. The race had been turned upside-down and with 11 days left, the political implications for Clinton would be grievous.
What could go wrong?
Let’s review how the initial response to this political earthquake unfolded on Twitter:
With the mainstream media seemingly confirming that the investigation into Clinton was heating up again, Democrats began to bed-wet, Republicans popped champagne and stocks began to tank:
Saturday morning, papers across the country led with breathless headlines touting the FBI’s “reopened investigation”:
And Republican candidates used this information to fundraise and attack their opponents:
All pretty damning stuff right? Not so fast. It turns out someone was doing actual reporting Friday afternoon. NBC’s Pete Williams is a highly respected Justice Department reporter. He’s been on the beat since the early 90s and has an impressive rolodex of sources throughout the DOJ. He did what every good journalist is supposed to: dig for the truth and report the facts. Soon enough, information from Williams started to roll in. Other journalists began to disseminate Williams’ reporting from their natural habitat, Twitter:
Huh?
Hmm, ok…
W.T.F. ???
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?
As the public and media figures began to digest the possibility that the initial headlines may have been overblown, the Twitterverse took note of Williams’ crucial role in breaking through the noise:
Shortly after, other organizations began to follow up with their own reporting and the initial knee-jerk narrative took more hits:
Then Newsweek (another bright spot in Friday’s dismal coverage) informed us that “despite the widespread claims in the media that this development had prompted the FBI to “reopen” the case, it did not; such investigations are never actually closed, and it is common for law enforcement to discover new information that needs to be examined.”
Even the stock market began to recover:
So how did we get here? How did we go from a complete Clinton meltdown to “meh” in a matter of hours? For that answer, we again turn to Twitter:
The smoking gun
There it is. Congressman Jason Chaffetz, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, tweeted that the FBI Director personally informed him that the investigation was reopened. To many reporters and editors, Chaffetz’ tweet was good enough. Instead of doing independent reporting, they relied solely on the word of a partisan to shape their stories. The initial reporting on this matter wasn’t journalism, it was stenography for House Republicans.
Comey’s letter is publicly available and nothing in those three vague paragraphs indicated that the FBI was re-opening its investigation into Hillary Clinton. This entire incident is a case study in journalistic malpractice. Those breathless tweets are still out there and those morning papers are still sitting in newstands, doctors offices, and on coffee tables around the country. With 10 days until the election, it’s very hard to put the toothpaste back in the tube.
This incident conforms with an all too familiar pattern when it comes to coverage of Hillary Clinton — publish the sensational headlines and quietly walk them back when more details emerge. After the damage is done. Clinton scandal mongering is the lifeblood for far too many reporters. When the news broke Friday afternoon, some, like this ostensibly non-partisan Washington Poster reporter, could hardly contain his glee:
We’ve been down this road many, many times before. Time after time, media outlets rush to publish damaging Clinton “bombshells” only to have them debunked or watered down once additional facts come to light. The most egregious example of this pattern (until yesterday) occurred during the start of the Democratic primary. The New York Times published an explosive story claiming that the FBI had opened a criminal investigation into the email practices of Hillary Clinton. The Times’ indispensable former public editor Margaret Sullivan took her paper to task:
“The story — a Times exclusive — appeared high on the home page and the mobile app late Thursday and on Friday and then was displayed with a three-column headline on the front page in Friday’s paper. The online headline read “Criminal Inquiry Sought in Hillary Clinton’s Use of Email,” very similar to the one in print. But aspects of it began to unravel soon after it first went online. The first major change was this: It wasn’t really Mrs. Clinton directly who was the focus of the request for an investigation. It was more general: whether government information was handled improperly in connection with her use of a personal email account. Much later, The Times backed off the startling characterization of a “criminal inquiry,” instead calling it something far tamer sounding: it was a “security” referral. From Thursday night to Sunday morning — when a final correction appeared in print — the inaccuracies and changes in the story were handled as they came along, with little explanation to readers, other than routine corrections.”
Sound familiar? Of course it does. We’re seeing the same playbook unfold today. You’d think media organizations would want to avoid the embarrassment of walking back their own reporting but unfortunately, for every Pete Williams, there are 50 Chris Cillizzas.
Media companies have been struggling to deal with the death of the newspaper for decades. They still haven’t cracked the code but clickbait works and the rush to be first is real. In this environment, facts matter less than how many shares a story receives on social media. The same goes for cable news ratings. Sullivan summed up the problem best herself last year:
“There are at least two major journalistic problems here, in my view. Competitive pressure and the desire for a scoop led to too much speed and not enough caution.”
How do we avoid this? As Sullivan notes, “Less speed. More transparency.” Instead of rushing to be first and relying solely on dubious sources to do it, be like Pete Williams. Keep powder dry until the facts are determined. If the story has legs, you’d better believe it’ll be clicked, shared and talked about. No sensationalism was needed to hype the failure of healthcare.gov back in 2013. Yellow journalism wasn’t necessary to report on Mitt Romney’s 47% tape or Donald Trump’s infamous Access Hollywood hot mic recording. Let the facts speak for themselves, conduct original reporting, be suspicious of partisan sources and you won’t get burned. By the way, who burned the Times on that story? You guessed it — anonymous DOJ and Hill (read House Republican) sources.
One can hope that in the aftermath of this election, media companies will strive to clean up their act but I’m not holding my breath. That’s why we created Rantt. It’s not easy to sift through the bullshit but its vital. Our country needs healthy institutions and we’ll be doing everything in our power to hold them accountable.
UPDATE: On the Sunday prior to the election, Director Comey sent a follow-up letter to Rep. Chaffetz confirming that the Director’s bombshell announcement was, in-fact, a big nothing-burger.
It is in the informed opinion of this author that Director Comey’s October letter cost Secretary Clinton the election. | https://medium.com/rantt/the-anatomy-of-a-nothingburger-f64c3e314a2c | ['Adam A'] | 2016-11-16 03:10:41.318000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Hillary Clinton', '2016 Election', 'Media', 'News'] | Title Anatomy NothingburgerContent Anatomy Nothingburger Friday FBI Director Jim Comey doused tortured presidential election gasoline lit match tossed walked away highly irregular nature Comey’s 11th hour intervention race aside medium went frenzy Instead allowing letter speak seeking clarification DOJ official nature Comey’s vague letter know reporting narrative crystalized within minute FBI reopened investigation Hillary Clinton’s private email server race turned upsidedown 11 day left political implication Clinton would grievous could go wrong Let’s review initial response political earthquake unfolded Twitter mainstream medium seemingly confirming investigation Clinton heating Democrats began bedwet Republicans popped champagne stock began tank Saturday morning paper across country led breathless headline touting FBI’s “reopened investigation” Republican candidate used information fundraise attack opponent pretty damning stuff right fast turn someone actual reporting Friday afternoon NBC’s Pete Williams highly respected Justice Department reporter He’s beat since early 90 impressive rolodex source throughout DOJ every good journalist supposed dig truth report fact Soon enough information Williams started roll journalist began disseminate Williams’ reporting natural habitat Twitter Huh Hmm ok… WTF FREAKING KIDDING public medium figure began digest possibility initial headline may overblown Twitterverse took note Williams’ crucial role breaking noise Shortly organization began follow reporting initial kneejerk narrative took hit Newsweek another bright spot Friday’s dismal coverage informed u “despite widespread claim medium development prompted FBI “reopen” case investigation never actually closed common law enforcement discover new information need examined” Even stock market began recover get go complete Clinton meltdown “meh” matter hour answer turn Twitter smoking gun Congressman Jason Chaffetz Chairman House Oversight Committee tweeted FBI Director personally informed investigation reopened many reporter editor Chaffetz’ tweet good enough Instead independent reporting relied solely word partisan shape story initial reporting matter wasn’t journalism stenography House Republicans Comey’s letter publicly available nothing three vague paragraph indicated FBI reopening investigation Hillary Clinton entire incident case study journalistic malpractice breathless tweet still morning paper still sitting newstands doctor office coffee table around country 10 day election it’s hard put toothpaste back tube incident conforms familiar pattern come coverage Hillary Clinton — publish sensational headline quietly walk back detail emerge damage done Clinton scandal mongering lifeblood far many reporter news broke Friday afternoon like ostensibly nonpartisan Washington Poster reporter could hardly contain glee We’ve road many many time Time time medium outlet rush publish damaging Clinton “bombshells” debunked watered additional fact come light egregious example pattern yesterday occurred start Democratic primary New York Times published explosive story claiming FBI opened criminal investigation email practice Hillary Clinton Times’ indispensable former public editor Margaret Sullivan took paper task “The story — Times exclusive — appeared high home page mobile app late Thursday Friday displayed threecolumn headline front page Friday’s paper online headline read “Criminal Inquiry Sought Hillary Clinton’s Use Email” similar one print aspect began unravel soon first went online first major change wasn’t really Mrs Clinton directly focus request investigation general whether government information handled improperly connection use personal email account Much later Times backed startling characterization “criminal inquiry” instead calling something far tamer sounding “security” referral Thursday night Sunday morning — final correction appeared print — inaccuracy change story handled came along little explanation reader routine corrections” Sound familiar course We’re seeing playbook unfold today You’d think medium organization would want avoid embarrassment walking back reporting unfortunately every Pete Williams 50 Chris Cillizzas Media company struggling deal death newspaper decade still haven’t cracked code clickbait work rush first real environment fact matter le many share story receives social medium go cable news rating Sullivan summed problem best last year “There least two major journalistic problem view Competitive pressure desire scoop led much speed enough caution” avoid Sullivan note “Less speed transparency” Instead rushing first relying solely dubious source like Pete Williams Keep powder dry fact determined story leg you’d better believe it’ll clicked shared talked sensationalism needed hype failure healthcaregov back 2013 Yellow journalism wasn’t necessary report Mitt Romney’s 47 tape Donald Trump’s infamous Access Hollywood hot mic recording Let fact speak conduct original reporting suspicious partisan source won’t get burned way burned Times story guessed — anonymous DOJ Hill read House Republican source One hope aftermath election medium company strive clean act I’m holding breath That’s created Rantt It’s easy sift bullshit vital country need healthy institution we’ll everything power hold accountable UPDATE Sunday prior election Director Comey sent followup letter Rep Chaffetz confirming Director’s bombshell announcement infact big nothingburger informed opinion author Director Comey’s October letter cost Secretary Clinton electionTags Politics Hillary Clinton 2016 Election Media News |
190,723 | Hillary Clinton’s Selfless and True Leadership | Hillary Clinton’s Selfless and True Leadership
By Blake Hansen
Sometimes, in just the right light, the cragged peaks of Afghanistan look a lot like the mountains of my adopted home state of Colorado. But on the Fourth of July, 2012, my first day as a Platoon Commander on my first Marine patrol, with insurgents shooting at me from those mountains, they seemed anything but welcoming.
During my deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, the Taliban attacked the British side of our joint coalition base, killing the Marine squadron commander and destroying seven of eight aircraft. A corpsman in my platoon lost his life, killed when an insurgent remotely detonated an IED. As a Marine in Helmand Province, in the most dangerous part of Afghanistan and under hostile fire, I saw real leadership in action. I learned that a leader doesn’t need to be popular. In fact, the best leaders rarely are. A leader needs to be smart, capable, and someone you can trust to make the right decision in a crisis.
The role of overseeing and directing our nation’s armed forces as Commander-in-Chief is a sacred and solemn responsibility, because the lives of so many people are at stake. During her four years as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton tirelessly traveled the world, engaging with allies and foes alike, to advance our nation’s interests. Even as she advocated for and oversaw the operation that brought Osama bin Laden to justice, she never lost sight of the fact that war is the failure of diplomacy. Meanwhile, I fear that Donald Trump–a man who evaded military service in Vietnam and denigrated a Gold Star Family–sees war as the first choice and diplomacy as the last.
As I’ve watched this campaign unfold, I’ve often measured both candidates against Dr. Dale, a former Green Beret I met while volunteering for AmeriCorps in post-Katrina New Orleans. When disaster hit, Dr. Dale quietly ran a free medical clinic treating people who had lost everything. Unlike so many others who used Katrina to promote themselves or to exploit the desperate, Dr. Dale cared nothing for glory or politics or press. He didn’t crave popularity, and he didn’t posture or preen. He just buckled down and did the work. Donald Trump is the opposite of Dr. Dale in every way imaginable. Mr. Trump is a man who craves attention, repudiates the idea of earning through real action, and thinks of himself first and foremost.
By contrast, after 9/11, rather than seeking the limelight and making a show of her efforts, Hillary Clinton got to work. She became a tireless advocate for our nation’s first responders. Through her efforts in the Senate, trusts have been established to provide and care for those who became ill as a result of their time spent at Ground Zero. In line with the compassion Secretary Clinton showed to 9/11 first responders, she has also been a relentless champion for global human rights. Mr. Trump, in contrast, took advantage of federal funds that were set aside to help small businesses recover from the tragedy.
When the men and women who make up our military choose to enlist, they do so for a variety of reasons, but there is one common denominator: a desire to protect and defend the United States of America and her citizens. They are willing to sacrifice everything for the greatness of our nation and for what we all hold sacred.
Since concluding my active duty service in the military, I’ve had many people thank me for my service. While I sincerely appreciate the gesture, if people really want to show their appreciation for the military, they should go vote in the coming election. Voting is the most meaningful action citizens can undertake–it honors the service of our nation’s veterans, and without it there is no democracy.
When I go into the voting booth in November, I’ll be thinking about the young men and women who are still standing watch and patrolling distant battlefields, risking everything for an idea they believe in. I’ll remember the sacrifice of the Marines I served with and honor several Gold Star Families. I’ll remember Dr. Dale, and how he led by example.
And I’ll vote for Hillary Clinton, because I know that she is a real leader who will make the right decisions, and I know she’ll do the work.
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Denver resident Blake Hansen is a combat veteran who served in the Marine Corps from 2011 to 2015 as an infantry officer. A graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, he now consults as an attorney and works in business operations. | https://medium.com/vetfam-comms/hillary-clintons-selfless-and-true-leadership-6d9ff76a69e5 | ['Veterans For Hillary'] | 2016-10-30 07:12:39.871000+00:00 | ['Veterans', 'Military', 'Hillary Clinton', 'Donald Trump', '2016 Election'] | Title Hillary Clinton’s Selfless True LeadershipContent Hillary Clinton’s Selfless True Leadership Blake Hansen Sometimes right light cragged peak Afghanistan look lot like mountain adopted home state Colorado Fourth July 2012 first day Platoon Commander first Marine patrol insurgent shooting mountain seemed anything welcoming deployment Helmand Province Afghanistan Taliban attacked British side joint coalition base killing Marine squadron commander destroying seven eight aircraft corpsman platoon lost life killed insurgent remotely detonated IED Marine Helmand Province dangerous part Afghanistan hostile fire saw real leadership action learned leader doesn’t need popular fact best leader rarely leader need smart capable someone trust make right decision crisis role overseeing directing nation’s armed force CommanderinChief sacred solemn responsibility life many people stake four year Secretary State Hillary Clinton tirelessly traveled world engaging ally foe alike advance nation’s interest Even advocated oversaw operation brought Osama bin Laden justice never lost sight fact war failure diplomacy Meanwhile fear Donald Trump–a man evaded military service Vietnam denigrated Gold Star Family–sees war first choice diplomacy last I’ve watched campaign unfold I’ve often measured candidate Dr Dale former Green Beret met volunteering AmeriCorps postKatrina New Orleans disaster hit Dr Dale quietly ran free medical clinic treating people lost everything Unlike many others used Katrina promote exploit desperate Dr Dale cared nothing glory politics press didn’t crave popularity didn’t posture preen buckled work Donald Trump opposite Dr Dale every way imaginable Mr Trump man craves attention repudiates idea earning real action think first foremost contrast 911 rather seeking limelight making show effort Hillary Clinton got work became tireless advocate nation’s first responder effort Senate trust established provide care became ill result time spent Ground Zero line compassion Secretary Clinton showed 911 first responder also relentless champion global human right Mr Trump contrast took advantage federal fund set aside help small business recover tragedy men woman make military choose enlist variety reason one common denominator desire protect defend United States America citizen willing sacrifice everything greatness nation hold sacred Since concluding active duty service military I’ve many people thank service sincerely appreciate gesture people really want show appreciation military go vote coming election Voting meaningful action citizen undertake–it honor service nation’s veteran without democracy go voting booth November I’ll thinking young men woman still standing watch patrolling distant battlefield risking everything idea believe I’ll remember sacrifice Marines served honor several Gold Star Families I’ll remember Dr Dale led example I’ll vote Hillary Clinton know real leader make right decision know she’ll work Denver resident Blake Hansen combat veteran served Marine Corps 2011 2015 infantry officer graduate University Denver Sturm College Law consults attorney work business operationsTags Veterans Military Hillary Clinton Donald Trump 2016 Election |
190,724 | Millions in political donations fueled by matching bonuses at Boston law firm | Millions in political donations fueled by matching bonuses at Boston law firm
By: Andrea Estes and Viveca Novak
This story was produced through a partnership between OpenSecrets Blog and The Boston Globe’s Spotlight team, and was published by both outlets.
Michael Thornton and his wife made more than $1 million in campaign contributions between 2009 and 2014; he received “bonuses” covering most of it. (Globe photo)
Jon Tester didn’t come all the way from Montana for the scrambled eggs and bacon. The senator, virtually unknown in Boston, was in a conference room at the Thornton Law Firm that June morning to cash in at one of the most reliable stops on the Democratic fundraising circuit, a law firm that pours millions into the coffers of the party and its politicians.
Tester, a massive, jovial man who raises livestock on his family farm, was more compelling than many of their other breakfast guests, all of them political candidates the firm hoped would defend the interests of trial attorneys. But the drill was basically the same. The personal injury lawyers listened politely for a few minutes, then returned to their offices. And Tester walked away with $26,400 in checks.
But a striking thing happened the day Tester visited in 2010. Partner David C. Strouss received a payment from the firm labelled as a “bonus” that exactly equaled his $2,400 contribution to Tester’s campaign, the maximum allowed. A few days later, partner Garrett Bradley — until recently the House assistant majority leader in the Massachusetts legislature — got a bonus, too, exactly matching his $2,400 gift to Tester.
This pattern of payments — contributions offset by bonus payments — was commonplace at Thornton, according to a review of law firm records by the Spotlight Team and the Center for Responsive Politics, a Washington-based non-profit that tracks campaign finance data.
From 2010 through 2014, Strouss and Bradley along with founding partner Michael Thornton and his wife donated nearly $1.6 million to Democratic party fundraising committees and a parade of politicians from Senate minority leader Harry Reid of Nevada to Hawaii gubernatorial candidate David Ige to Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Over the same span, the lawyers received $1.4 million listed as “bonuses” in Thornton Law Firm records; more than 280 of the contributions precisely matched bonuses that were paid within 10 days.
That payback system, which involved other partners as well, helped make Thornton the 11th-ranked law firm nationally for political contributions in 2014, according to data analyzed by the Center, even though the firm is not among the 100 biggest in Massachusetts, much less the U.S.
Thornton, through a spokesman, said its donation reimbursement program was reviewed by outside lawyers and complied with applicable laws. Campaign finance experts said that without reviewing the firm’s records, they cannot say the payback system breaks the law, but it raises numerous red flags.
That’s because reimbursing people for their political donations is generally illegal, several experts said. When political donors are repaid for their donations, it can conceal the real source of contributions, and enable the unnamed source of the funds to exceed state and federal contribution limits. And in some states — Massachusetts among them — political donations to state candidates from corporations and partnerships such as Thornton Law Firm are flatly illegal.
Reimbursing donors is “among the most serious campaign violations in the view of both the Federal Election Commission and the Department of Justice,” said Daniel Petalas, an attorney who served as acting general counsel of the FEC until September.
“Using straw donors to make contributions is illegal,” said Larry Noble, general counsel of the Washington-based Campaign Legal Center and a former general counsel of the FEC. “People can go and have gone to prison for this.”
Thornton officials declined to comment, instead hiring a former federal prosecutor to respond to the Globe’s questions.
The ex-prosecutor, Brian Kelly, said that the bonuses should not have been called bonuses at all because they were paid from the lawyers’ own money. He said an accountant deducted the payments from their equity, or ownership, in the firm. When lawyers leave Thornton Law and cash in their equity, he said, their financial settlement with Thornton would be reduced by the amount of the bonuses.
Kelly provided a written statement from Michael Thornton saying that “an error made internally” led to the payments being called bonuses. Thornton said he changed the way they were labelled after several yearsin 2015 when he discovered the mistake.
“It’s obviously not a crime to make lots of donations to politicians and they certainly did that,” said Kelly. “But their donation program was vetted by prior counsel and an outside accountant and the firm made every effort to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.”
However, campaign finance experts were skeptical about the system Kelly describes, saying it could allow partners to go years before repaying the firm for the bonuses. Regulators could view the bonuses as open-ended loans, they said, making them hidden — and illegal — contributions from the law firm.
“I think they need to be very careful,” said James Kahl, former deputy general counsel of the FEC. “The big red flag is monies being advanced and the truing up doesn’t happen for many years.”
Kelly, who gave varying explanations of the reimbursement policy since first being asked about it in July, declined to provide a copy of a legal opinion that he said justified the repayment program. He also declined to say whether lawyers who left the firm were required to pay when the bonuses they received exceeded their equity in the firm.
But one thing is certain: The policy was so complicated that at least some lawyers at the firm didn’t understand it, said former employees. They were just happy to get their money back.
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Michael Thornton, a former Marine who served in Vietnam, made his name in the law by becoming a national leader in handling asbestos-related cases, especially those in which victims suffered mesothelioma, a rare but deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Thornton lawyers have handled thousands of such cases, made millions, and even helped to underwrite research into mesothelioma.
But that pipeline of profits was threatened just over a decade ago when some leading politicians, including President George W. Bush, moved to limit damages in class action lawsuits and to allow the victims of asbestos exposure to file their claims for compensation directly to a national trust fund — bypassing lawyers who typically receive a third of any award.
That’s when Thornton learned the power of political donations.
The firm’s partners contributed heavily to mostly Democratic politicians who, they hoped, would thwart efforts to create the trust fund.
“If it passed, the firm would close,” said a former employee who feared retaliation if his name were used. ‘Hence the beginning of the political donations.”
They gave more and more each year, from $257,300 to federal candidates and the Democratic party in the 2003–2004 election cycle to nearly $1.1 million a decade later, according to the Center — quadrupling their contributions.
Thornton is a small firm — usually 10 or fewer equity partners — but the lawyers punch well above their weight in political fundraising. In the two year election cycle ending in 2014, for example, lawyers at Thornton Naumes, as the firm was then called, donated more than much larger multi-national firms such as Greenberg Traurig a Miami-based law firm that claims 38 offices and 2,000 attorneys.
Over the course of three election cycles — 2010, 2012 and 2014 — Thornton partners contributed more than $3.4 million to candidates and the party nationwide, especially Democratic Senate candidates who opposed overhauling the asbestos litigation system.
The partners have been major benefactors to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the party’s Senate fundraising arm. From 2007 through the middle of this year, Thornton partners gave the DSCC, which has higher contribution limits than do candidates, more than $1.5 million.
Just one Republican senator has collected contributions from Thornton’s lawyers. Lindsey Graham, an idiosyncratic South Carolinian and former trial lawyer himself, received $62,800 over the last decade. Graham helped peel away enough GOP support in the Senate to ensure the trust fund bill’s death on Valentine’s Day, 2006, according to former Senate aides.
Thornton’s lawyers were especially generous to Vice President Joe Biden, one of Washington’s strongest advocates for trial lawyers, contributing more than $78,000 to his campaigns from 2003 to 2008.
During President Obama and Biden’s reelection campaign in 2012, Michael Thornton hosted a fundraiser for the Obama Victory Fund at his house in Cambridge where Biden was the guest of honor. Some of the biggest donors — some Thornton partners gave $20,000 — were escorted into a private room and offered the chance to be photographed with Biden, said someone who was there. Thornton records show the lawyers were reimbursed for those donations.
Vice President Joe Biden was a favorite of Michael Thornton’s. Biden collected $78,000 for his campaigns from 2003 through 2008. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Thornton declined to speak to the Globe and the Center, but he has been vocal about his support for Biden, who once chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee and twice helped block legislation that would have established the asbestos trust fund.
“Sen. Biden has been a trial-lawyer advocate for many terms in the Senate,” Thornton was quoted as saying in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 2008. “We represent victims, we think it’s in the best interest of our clients if they have an opportunity to go to court. Sen. Biden agrees.”
Once Michael Thornton’s willingness to raise large amounts of money became known among lawyers and politicians, the American Association for Justice, the trial lawyers’ Washington-based lobbying group, increasingly turned to the firm’s lawyers for help, even for little known candidates running in states far from Boston.
“At first it happened every three or four months, and then it was sometimes three or four times each month,” even though the threat of asbestos litigation reform had faded, said the former employee who requested anonymity.
As the number of fundraisers started piling up, partners began to grouse. Even though Thornton called the contributions “voluntary,” partners felt pressured to give, according to the former employee. After all, Michael Thornton was the firm’s lead partner with enormous sway over what the other partners were paid.
So, according to three former employees, Thornton Law Firm adopted the donation reimbursement system.
Bonus checks that were reviewed by the Globe made clear that the payments were for political donations, with notations giving the name of the politician the partner had donated to.
The Globe and the Center for Responsive Politics reviewed records covering payments to three senior partners — Thornton, Bradley and Strouss — who are among the top shareholders in the firm. Then, the Globe and the Center matched the bonuses against federal, state and local campaign records.
Campaign contribution and law firm records from 2010 through 2014 show that Thornton donated the most, and the firm gave him bonuses that matched not only his donations, but at least 33 made by his wife, Amy, who runs an investment fund. The couple donated just over $1 million between 2010 and 2014 and Thornton received $862,450 in off-setting bonuses.
Michael Thornton, through a spokesman, denied that the law firm reimbursed his wife’s donations.
Bradley made donations of $340,535 and received almost as much in bonuses — $339,000 over that period, the records shows.
David Strouss gave $205,150 over the five years and received almost the same amount in bonuses — $197,150.
By donating as individuals, lawyers for the firm were able to collectively give far more to individual candidates in a single year than the firm could have donated directly under federal law.
Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York received $52,000 from Thornton partners over a 10-day period in 2013. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Over a 10-day period in 2013, for example, Thornton partners gave $52,000 to Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, a subcommittee chairman on the Senate Judiciary Committee — 20 times as much as the $2,600 that the partnership itself could have donated. (Corporate contributions are illegal under federal law, but partnership contributions are not.)
In 2012, the lawyers gave Warren $42,200, 16 times as much as the firm could have given her directly.
Thornton lawyers also donated more than $260,000 to state and local politicians in Massachusetts from 2010 to 2014. If those donations were determined to have actually been made by the firm — because the lawyers were reimbursed — they would be illegal since political contributions from corporations or partnerships are prohibited in Massachusetts.
There’s no indication that any of the politicians who received Thornton donations knew anything about the law firm’s questionable reimbursement system.
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The Federal Election Commission does allow partners in a law firm to donate to political campaigns, but only if the funds clearly come from the partner’s own money. According to FEC rules, a partnership can contribute on behalf of its partners, but then must promptly deduct the amount of the donation from the next profit sharing payments to the partners called “partnership distributions.”
That’s not what Thornton did.
Brian Kelly, Thornton’s outside counsel, said the firm’s practice is legal because, at the end of each quarter, the firm’s accountant deducts the political donations from something called the “capital account” of each partner with the firm.
The capital account is a way for the accountant to keep track of the partners’ share of equity in the firm. The deductions from the capital account are on paper only, Kelly acknowledged. When partners leave the firm, they may be entitled to a payment from the capital account that Kelly says is reduced by the amount of reimbursements received.
But reimbursing partners out of their equity in the firm — as Kelly said Thornton did — is likely illegal, said Brett Kappel, a Washington D.C. lawyer who specializes in campaign finance.
“If they were legitimate contributions, they should have been deducted from their partnership distributions,” Kappel said.
Senior partner Bradley abruptly resigned his position as assistant majority leader in the state House of Representatives on June 27 after the Globe had begun asking questions about his firm’s business practices. His decision stunned colleagues, coming so late in the election cycle that there was no time to take his name off the November ballot.
Bradley explained at the time that Michael Thornton was retiring and he was being promoted to managing partner of his law firm. As a result, he wanted to focus on his legal work. Thornton is now chairman of the firm.
“I wouldn’t have the time to do this (legislative) job the way it should be done” because of the promotion, Bradley explained to Statehouse News Service. “It’s bittersweet for me.”
Some campaign finance experts say they expect Thornton’s reimbursement system is likely to raise suspicions among regulators and law enforcement officials alike.
“The use of the word ‘bonus’ for these payments combined with the fact that they so closely matched the amounts and timing of the donations would certainly capture the attention of the general counsel’s office at the FEC — and given how much was involved, the public integrity section at the Department of Justice,” said Kappel, the Washington campaign finance lawyer.
The Globe and the Center could not find another law firm that used a similar reimbursement system — Thornton itself stopped the reimbursements when the Globe and the Center began asking about it.
“I’ve been a partner at two law firms and have made many political donations,” said Leonard Kesten, a partner at Brody, Hardoon, Perkins and Kesten in Boston, “but I’ve never seen anything like this. It seems very peculiar.”
Meanwhile, in the Senate, measures to change the asbestos litigation system continue to pop up. Earlier this year, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act passed the House, but ran into opposition from Schumer of New York, a top recipient of Thornton donations.
It died in committee. | https://medium.com/@OpenSecretsDC/millions-in-political-donations-fueled-by-matching-bonuses-at-boston-law-firm-d490d9dbaeb3 | [] | 2016-10-30 01:55:03.759000+00:00 | ['Politics', '2016 Election'] | Title Millions political donation fueled matching bonus Boston law firmContent Millions political donation fueled matching bonus Boston law firm Andrea Estes Viveca Novak story produced partnership OpenSecrets Blog Boston Globe’s Spotlight team published outlet Michael Thornton wife made 1 million campaign contribution 2009 2014 received “bonuses” covering Globe photo Jon Tester didn’t come way Montana scrambled egg bacon senator virtually unknown Boston conference room Thornton Law Firm June morning cash one reliable stop Democratic fundraising circuit law firm pours million coffer party politician Tester massive jovial man raise livestock family farm compelling many breakfast guest political candidate firm hoped would defend interest trial attorney drill basically personal injury lawyer listened politely minute returned office Tester walked away 26400 check striking thing happened day Tester visited 2010 Partner David C Strouss received payment firm labelled “bonus” exactly equaled 2400 contribution Tester’s campaign maximum allowed day later partner Garrett Bradley — recently House assistant majority leader Massachusetts legislature — got bonus exactly matching 2400 gift Tester pattern payment — contribution offset bonus payment — commonplace Thornton according review law firm record Spotlight Team Center Responsive Politics Washingtonbased nonprofit track campaign finance data 2010 2014 Strouss Bradley along founding partner Michael Thornton wife donated nearly 16 million Democratic party fundraising committee parade politician Senate minority leader Harry Reid Nevada Hawaii gubernatorial candidate David Ige Sen Elizabeth Warren Massachusetts span lawyer received 14 million listed “bonuses” Thornton Law Firm record 280 contribution precisely matched bonus paid within 10 day payback system involved partner well helped make Thornton 11thranked law firm nationally political contribution 2014 according data analyzed Center even though firm among 100 biggest Massachusetts much le US Thornton spokesman said donation reimbursement program reviewed outside lawyer complied applicable law Campaign finance expert said without reviewing firm’s record cannot say payback system break law raise numerous red flag That’s reimbursing people political donation generally illegal several expert said political donor repaid donation conceal real source contribution enable unnamed source fund exceed state federal contribution limit state — Massachusetts among — political donation state candidate corporation partnership Thornton Law Firm flatly illegal Reimbursing donor “among serious campaign violation view Federal Election Commission Department Justice” said Daniel Petalas attorney served acting general counsel FEC September “Using straw donor make contribution illegal” said Larry Noble general counsel Washingtonbased Campaign Legal Center former general counsel FEC “People go gone prison this” Thornton official declined comment instead hiring former federal prosecutor respond Globe’s question exprosecutor Brian Kelly said bonus called bonus paid lawyers’ money said accountant deducted payment equity ownership firm lawyer leave Thornton Law cash equity said financial settlement Thornton would reduced amount bonus Kelly provided written statement Michael Thornton saying “an error made internally” led payment called bonus Thornton said changed way labelled several yearsin 2015 discovered mistake “It’s obviously crime make lot donation politician certainly that” said Kelly “But donation program vetted prior counsel outside accountant firm made every effort comply applicable law regulations” However campaign finance expert skeptical system Kelly describes saying could allow partner go year repaying firm bonus Regulators could view bonus openended loan said making hidden — illegal — contribution law firm “I think need careful” said James Kahl former deputy general counsel FEC “The big red flag monies advanced truing doesn’t happen many years” Kelly gave varying explanation reimbursement policy since first asked July declined provide copy legal opinion said justified repayment program also declined say whether lawyer left firm required pay bonus received exceeded equity firm one thing certain policy complicated least lawyer firm didn’t understand said former employee happy get money back Michael Thornton former Marine served Vietnam made name law becoming national leader handling asbestosrelated case especially victim suffered mesothelioma rare deadly cancer caused asbestos exposure Thornton lawyer handled thousand case made million even helped underwrite research mesothelioma pipeline profit threatened decade ago leading politician including President George W Bush moved limit damage class action lawsuit allow victim asbestos exposure file claim compensation directly national trust fund — bypassing lawyer typically receive third award That’s Thornton learned power political donation firm’s partner contributed heavily mostly Democratic politician hoped would thwart effort create trust fund “If passed firm would close” said former employee feared retaliation name used ‘Hence beginning political donations” gave year 257300 federal candidate Democratic party 2003–2004 election cycle nearly 11 million decade later according Center — quadrupling contribution Thornton small firm — usually 10 fewer equity partner — lawyer punch well weight political fundraising two year election cycle ending 2014 example lawyer Thornton Naumes firm called donated much larger multinational firm Greenberg Traurig Miamibased law firm claim 38 office 2000 attorney course three election cycle — 2010 2012 2014 — Thornton partner contributed 34 million candidate party nationwide especially Democratic Senate candidate opposed overhauling asbestos litigation system partner major benefactor Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee party’s Senate fundraising arm 2007 middle year Thornton partner gave DSCC higher contribution limit candidate 15 million one Republican senator collected contribution Thornton’s lawyer Lindsey Graham idiosyncratic South Carolinian former trial lawyer received 62800 last decade Graham helped peel away enough GOP support Senate ensure trust fund bill’s death Valentine’s Day 2006 according former Senate aide Thornton’s lawyer especially generous Vice President Joe Biden one Washington’s strongest advocate trial lawyer contributing 78000 campaign 2003 2008 President Obama Biden’s reelection campaign 2012 Michael Thornton hosted fundraiser Obama Victory Fund house Cambridge Biden guest honor biggest donor — Thornton partner gave 20000 — escorted private room offered chance photographed Biden said someone Thornton record show lawyer reimbursed donation Vice President Joe Biden favorite Michael Thornton’s Biden collected 78000 campaign 2003 2008 AP PhotoAndrew Harnik Thornton declined speak Globe Center vocal support Biden chaired Senate Judiciary Committee twice helped block legislation would established asbestos trust fund “Sen Biden triallawyer advocate many term Senate” Thornton quoted saying St Louis PostDispatch 2008 “We represent victim think it’s best interest client opportunity go court Sen Biden agrees” Michael Thornton’s willingness raise large amount money became known among lawyer politician American Association Justice trial lawyers’ Washingtonbased lobbying group increasingly turned firm’s lawyer help even little known candidate running state far Boston “At first happened every three four month sometimes three four time month” even though threat asbestos litigation reform faded said former employee requested anonymity number fundraiser started piling partner began grouse Even though Thornton called contribution “voluntary” partner felt pressured give according former employee Michael Thornton firm’s lead partner enormous sway partner paid according three former employee Thornton Law Firm adopted donation reimbursement system Bonus check reviewed Globe made clear payment political donation notation giving name politician partner donated Globe Center Responsive Politics reviewed record covering payment three senior partner — Thornton Bradley Strouss — among top shareholder firm Globe Center matched bonus federal state local campaign record Campaign contribution law firm record 2010 2014 show Thornton donated firm gave bonus matched donation least 33 made wife Amy run investment fund couple donated 1 million 2010 2014 Thornton received 862450 offsetting bonus Michael Thornton spokesman denied law firm reimbursed wife’s donation Bradley made donation 340535 received almost much bonus — 339000 period record show David Strouss gave 205150 five year received almost amount bonus — 197150 donating individual lawyer firm able collectively give far individual candidate single year firm could donated directly federal law Sen Chuck Schumer New York received 52000 Thornton partner 10day period 2013 Photo Evan AgostiniInvisionAP 10day period 2013 example Thornton partner gave 52000 Sen Chuck Schumer New York subcommittee chairman Senate Judiciary Committee — 20 time much 2600 partnership could donated Corporate contribution illegal federal law partnership contribution 2012 lawyer gave Warren 42200 16 time much firm could given directly Thornton lawyer also donated 260000 state local politician Massachusetts 2010 2014 donation determined actually made firm — lawyer reimbursed — would illegal since political contribution corporation partnership prohibited Massachusetts There’s indication politician received Thornton donation knew anything law firm’s questionable reimbursement system Federal Election Commission allow partner law firm donate political campaign fund clearly come partner’s money According FEC rule partnership contribute behalf partner must promptly deduct amount donation next profit sharing payment partner called “partnership distributions” That’s Thornton Brian Kelly Thornton’s outside counsel said firm’s practice legal end quarter firm’s accountant deducts political donation something called “capital account” partner firm capital account way accountant keep track partners’ share equity firm deduction capital account paper Kelly acknowledged partner leave firm may entitled payment capital account Kelly say reduced amount reimbursement received reimbursing partner equity firm — Kelly said Thornton — likely illegal said Brett Kappel Washington DC lawyer specializes campaign finance “If legitimate contribution deducted partnership distributions” Kappel said Senior partner Bradley abruptly resigned position assistant majority leader state House Representatives June 27 Globe begun asking question firm’s business practice decision stunned colleague coming late election cycle time take name November ballot Bradley explained time Michael Thornton retiring promoted managing partner law firm result wanted focus legal work Thornton chairman firm “I wouldn’t time legislative job way done” promotion Bradley explained Statehouse News Service “It’s bittersweet me” campaign finance expert say expect Thornton’s reimbursement system likely raise suspicion among regulator law enforcement official alike “The use word ‘bonus’ payment combined fact closely matched amount timing donation would certainly capture attention general counsel’s office FEC — given much involved public integrity section Department Justice” said Kappel Washington campaign finance lawyer Globe Center could find another law firm used similar reimbursement system — Thornton stopped reimbursement Globe Center began asking “I’ve partner two law firm made many political donations” said Leonard Kesten partner Brody Hardoon Perkins Kesten Boston “but I’ve never seen anything like seems peculiar” Meanwhile Senate measure change asbestos litigation system continue pop Earlier year Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act passed House ran opposition Schumer New York top recipient Thornton donation died committeeTags Politics 2016 Election |
190,725 | Why Hillary gets my 61 seconds of fame | By Liz Middleton
I teach American history and other social studies classes at a public high school in North Central Florida, and this is my 21st year. Recently, I was in a spot for LocalVoices.org endorsing Hillary Clinton for president.
This was not a decision made without consideration. I live and teach in Donald Trump country. On my 20-minute drive to school, I pass many Trump signs and Confederate battle flags. I have colleagues who are convinced — with absolutely no credible evidence — that Hillary Clinton is a crook, or worse, and students whose parents feel the same.
Still, when given a chance, I exercised my First Amendment rights in a way that could stir things up in this part of the country. A four-hour visit was edited into 61 seconds, and this is the result:
When I began teaching in my early 40s, my guiding peer teacher said never smile until Christmas and never show political beliefs to students. Then I read Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States. Zinn’s controversial book looks at history from the perspective of the little people, not the Founding Fathers, the captains of industry or the corporate elite. Zinn said that, as a professor at Spelman College in Atlanta, he found it necessary to say and do exactly what he thought. How, he asked, could students trust a teacher who was not open and honest about his or her own convictions?
I am that kind of teacher, and that is why I agreed to make this video. I was happy to be given the opportunity to speak out publicly about Trump’s crass insensitivity and hateful language about women, about weight, about judging anyone female more by how she looks than by what she knows and can contribute. I want my students, male and female, to know that the only reason to worry about body image is when working for optimum health, that nobody has the right to judge them or anyone else by some arbitrary and rigid standard of beauty. I want them to grow and develop surrounded by adults who are caring and support them for who they are.
I want my students, male and female, to know that the only reason to worry about body image is when working for optimum health, that nobody has the right to judge them or anyone else by some arbitrary and rigid standard of beauty.
My principal told me the spot was viewed on ESPN in the cafeteria during lunchtime. None of my students seem to be angry that I am supporting Hillary Clinton, although there have been some negatives. Comments on Facebook said that I clearly supported abortion rights (guilty as charged — I want the government out of healthcare decisions — but that point certainly wasn’t in the video). Others said that I am an idiot for believing Clinton’s lies. A mother whose son I taught in 1999 found me on Facebook and sent a lengthy message saying that I failed her son.
Truly, reading some of those posts was upsetting. But then came the vindication. Former students and current students have jumped to my defense. One of my students now refers to me as Hillary, and I respond by calling him Donald. Others have thanked me for standing up for my convictions. I received a gift from one of last year’s students, a blue plastic “Make America Great Again” Trump bracelet. I was honored and wore it to balance my Hillary pin — underneath my Hillary pin, I might add.
I feel so strongly about the absolute value of education, I truly have no choice but to support the candidate who more closely shares my view of the world. Hillary Clinton gets that public education is the best hope of equalizing opportunity for all, both domestically and abroad. Education is what will allow girls and women, half the people on the planet, to make the necessary gains to compensate for too many years of patriarchy and limited opportunity. Education is what will make the next hundred years much better than the “Make America Great Again” years that Donald Trump extols.
A few students seem convinced that I was paid big bucks to participate in political discourse. No, I tell them, I wasn’t paid for speaking into the Localvoices.org microphone. I did what I did because I think what I think. I hope that seeing me take the leap into a controversial position will empower students, past and present, to do the same.
In a democracy, I tell my students, if we ever get to a point where all of us agree, we might as well march in lockstep.
Before I was a teacher, I worked for the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee. My master’s degree in criminology was good preparation for the Committee on Corrections, Probation and Parole. For 10 years I researched issues, drafted legislation and made reports to legislators.
And then it was over, and I moved to the country from the capital city. I became a teacher and discovered there is nothing much that can beat building relationships to empower students, that teaching is where I am most myself. So I teach. I encourage. I harass. I explain that education gives choices, gives control, gives the ability to “break the cycle of bull***t” for students who have grown up in dysfunctional families.
Since I first began teaching in my early 40s, I have been outspoken on multiple controversial issues while always pointing out that my students are not only free to disagree, but are encouraged to disagree and think for themselves. In a democracy, I tell them, if we ever get to a point where all of us agree, we might as well march in lockstep. Show me, I tell them, where I am wrong. Help me understand your perspective.
A son’s lifelong friend asked if I was going to be fired for speaking out. No, I am not.
I thanked God that the swimsuit shot didn’t show my thighs. It may seem at odds with my video message about body image, but what woman doesn’t know that getting to a healthy perspective in this area is a lifelong fight — even under the best of conditions, even without a candidate who seems determined to undermine all the healthy work that teachers and caring parents and adults try to do in this domain?
Had I been given 62 seconds, I might have thrown that in. | https://aftvoices.org/why-hillary-gets-my-61-seconds-of-fame-aac30c3c8390 | [] | 2016-10-31 00:03:06.999000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'Politics', 'Election 2016', 'Education'] | Title Hillary get 61 second fameContent Liz Middleton teach American history social study class public high school North Central Florida 21st year Recently spot LocalVoicesorg endorsing Hillary Clinton president decision made without consideration live teach Donald Trump country 20minute drive school pas many Trump sign Confederate battle flag colleague convinced — absolutely credible evidence — Hillary Clinton crook worse student whose parent feel Still given chance exercised First Amendment right way could stir thing part country fourhour visit edited 61 second result began teaching early 40 guiding peer teacher said never smile Christmas never show political belief student read Howard Zinn’s People’s History United States Zinn’s controversial book look history perspective little people Founding Fathers captain industry corporate elite Zinn said professor Spelman College Atlanta found necessary say exactly thought asked could student trust teacher open honest conviction kind teacher agreed make video happy given opportunity speak publicly Trump’s crass insensitivity hateful language woman weight judging anyone female look know contribute want student male female know reason worry body image working optimum health nobody right judge anyone else arbitrary rigid standard beauty want grow develop surrounded adult caring support want student male female know reason worry body image working optimum health nobody right judge anyone else arbitrary rigid standard beauty principal told spot viewed ESPN cafeteria lunchtime None student seem angry supporting Hillary Clinton although negative Comments Facebook said clearly supported abortion right guilty charged — want government healthcare decision — point certainly wasn’t video Others said idiot believing Clinton’s lie mother whose son taught 1999 found Facebook sent lengthy message saying failed son Truly reading post upsetting came vindication Former student current student jumped defense One student refers Hillary respond calling Donald Others thanked standing conviction received gift one last year’s student blue plastic “Make America Great Again” Trump bracelet honored wore balance Hillary pin — underneath Hillary pin might add feel strongly absolute value education truly choice support candidate closely share view world Hillary Clinton get public education best hope equalizing opportunity domestically abroad Education allow girl woman half people planet make necessary gain compensate many year patriarchy limited opportunity Education make next hundred year much better “Make America Great Again” year Donald Trump extols student seem convinced paid big buck participate political discourse tell wasn’t paid speaking Localvoicesorg microphone think think hope seeing take leap controversial position empower student past present democracy tell student ever get point u agree might well march lockstep teacher worked Florida House Representatives Tallahassee master’s degree criminology good preparation Committee Corrections Probation Parole 10 year researched issue drafted legislation made report legislator moved country capital city became teacher discovered nothing much beat building relationship empower student teaching teach encourage harass explain education give choice give control give ability “break cycle bullt” student grown dysfunctional family Since first began teaching early 40 outspoken multiple controversial issue always pointing student free disagree encouraged disagree think democracy tell ever get point u agree might well march lockstep Show tell wrong Help understand perspective son’s lifelong friend asked going fired speaking thanked God swimsuit shot didn’t show thigh may seem odds video message body image woman doesn’t know getting healthy perspective area lifelong fight — even best condition even without candidate seems determined undermine healthy work teacher caring parent adult try domain given 62 second might thrown inTags Hillary Clinton Politics Election 2016 Education |
190,726 | The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of the Wasted Vote | The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of the Wasted Vote
The concept of the wasted vote, beaten into us by Republicans and Democrats alike, is the number one reason people are scared to vote for a third party candidate. Even in this tumultuous election, where the major party candidates are polling as the least liked presidential candidates of all time, we are told that these are our only options. We must choose the lesser of two evils. Better to vote against a candidate we hate than to vote for a candidate we actually support. This idea is not an unfortunate truth, but a carefully constructed lie perpetuated by the parties in power.
The purpose of a democracy is to aggregate the preferences of the people and make decisions based upon those preferences. If voters prefer a third party but are taught that a third party vote is a “waste,” they are forced to misrepresent their own preferences, negating the entire purpose of the democratic process. How can we find the will of the majority if the majority isn’t supposed to vote according to their will?
In Gallup’s most recent poll from September 2016, 40% of US voters identify as independent. Yet, most of these independent voters can be redistributed into “lean” categories — i.e. they typically “lean Republican” or “lean Democrat.” These voters choose to identify as independent, indicating that they don’t have a strong preference for one of the two major parties. Yet they can be sorted into these “lean” categories because they typically end up voting for one of the major parties. Why? Because we are constantly told we only have two options. Ever.
Voting for a third party candidate that most of the population hasn’t even heard of might not be the most effective way to spend your vote, it’s true. But in today’s world, where a variety of candidates can permeate the political scene relatively inexpensively via social media platforms, it is much easier for third party candidates to become viable options. Or at least it should be…
Parties in power like to stay in power, and the two leading parties today have taken significant steps to ensure that they remain “the only options.” The presidential debates are hosted and regulated by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). The CPD touts its status as a “nonpartisan” commission because it does not favor the Republican party over the Democratic party, or vice versa. It certainly does, however, favor these two parties over all others. In fact, the CPD is run solely by the chairmen of the Republican and Democratic parties. Several sitting members of the CPD have even expressed explicit support for major party candidates, both verbally and financially.
Since the establishment of the CPD in 1987, only one third party candidate has ever been included in the debates — Ross Perot. Before the debates, Perot was polling below 10%, yet he was still given a seat at the table. Perot performed well in the debates, with 33% of voters claiming that he had been the most persuasive candidate. His inclusion in the debates not only allowed Perot to spread his message on the main stage, but also legitimized his candidacy as a valid voting option. Perot’s polling numbers continued to climb, and he ended up receiving 19% of the popular vote in the 1992 election. Recognizing this as a significant threat, the CPD passed the 15% minimum polling requirement for inclusion in the debates in 2000.
Many political analysts consider the 15% requirement to be rather high. It is perhaps even more significant to note, however, that it is an entirely arbitrary benchmark. There is no statistical reasoning to specifically support 15% as a barrier for entry. Even if the 15% rule is an attainable measure for third parties to reach, the CPD is extremely manipulative of their measuring sticks. The CPD only considers five polls of their own choosing when assessing the 15% requirement.
The CPD promised to reveal their selected polls for the coming election by September 26, 2015, one year before the first debate, in order to give candidates a chance to prepare their campaigns accordingly. The CPD then blew past their own self-designated deadline by nearly 11 months, refusing to announce their selected polls until August 15, 2016, less than six weeks before the first presidential debate. And while it is hard to find polls devoid of any bias, the CPD chose polls conducted by media outlets that are widely critiqued for their partisan leanings.
In all five of the CPD’s polls, third parties are mentioned exactly once as potential options to the general “Who would you vote for?” question. The polls then quickly move on to a question such as “How would you vote if only the Republican and Democratic candidates were on the ballot?” The complete irrelevancy of this question is astounding, as no states will have only these two candidates on the ballot. The polls then proceed to dive deeper with questions regarding candidates’ traits, favorability, and strengths. Of course, for all of these critical questions, only the two major party candidates are offered as choices.
This rhetoric enforces the idea that while third party candidates may technically be options, they aren’t truly valid choices side by side with the major party candidates. The Fox News polls really struck gold with the question, “Regardless of how you plan to vote, who do you think WILL win in November? Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump?” This question, also found with slightly different phrasing in CBS-NYT’s polls, illuminates the real root of the message — sure, you can vote for a third party, but they will never win.
You might think that even if this is a message perpetuated by the two major parties, it is still true. But let’s look at some numbers. While 40% of American voters identify as independent, four out of five of the CPD polls questioned groups comprised of 35% or less independents. Fox News clocked in with only 21% of respondents identifying as independent, perhaps because they phrased their affiliation question as “… do you think of yourself as a Democrat or a Republican?” As third party support is obviously highest among independent voters, the underrepresentation of independents in these polls correlates to the underestimation of third party support.
It is the complete pervasion of the no chance in hell mentality that prevents us from breaking free of the chains of the two party system. In the 2008 election, Green Party candidate Ralph Nader won 2.7% of the popular vote. However, 90% of voters who said they preferred Ralph Nader above the other presidential candidates voted for one of the major party candidates instead. They didn’t want to waste their vote. Ironically, if all of those voters who preferred Ralph Nader had actually just voted for him, he could have earned about 27% of the popular vote and had a completely legitimate shot at winning the presidency.
A vote for a third party candidate is only wasted so long as we all continue to believe it’s a waste. Americans continually clamor for change, but we are scared to use the biggest tool we have — our vote. Don’t waste it. | https://medium.com/@tedi.knaak/the-self-fulfilling-prophecy-of-the-wasted-vote-3d10744f1bc2 | ['Tedi Knaak'] | 2016-11-05 16:05:56.240000+00:00 | ['Politics', '2016 Election', 'Third Party', 'Voting', 'Libertarianism'] | Title SelfFulfilling Prophecy Wasted VoteContent SelfFulfilling Prophecy Wasted Vote concept wasted vote beaten u Republicans Democrats alike number one reason people scared vote third party candidate Even tumultuous election major party candidate polling least liked presidential candidate time told option must choose lesser two evil Better vote candidate hate vote candidate actually support idea unfortunate truth carefully constructed lie perpetuated party power purpose democracy aggregate preference people make decision based upon preference voter prefer third party taught third party vote “waste” forced misrepresent preference negating entire purpose democratic process find majority majority isn’t supposed vote according Gallup’s recent poll September 2016 40 US voter identify independent Yet independent voter redistributed “lean” category — ie typically “lean Republican” “lean Democrat” voter choose identify independent indicating don’t strong preference one two major party Yet sorted “lean” category typically end voting one major party constantly told two option Ever Voting third party candidate population hasn’t even heard might effective way spend vote it’s true today’s world variety candidate permeate political scene relatively inexpensively via social medium platform much easier third party candidate become viable option least be… Parties power like stay power two leading party today taken significant step ensure remain “the options” presidential debate hosted regulated Commission Presidential Debates CPD CPD tout status “nonpartisan” commission favor Republican party Democratic party vice versa certainly however favor two party others fact CPD run solely chairman Republican Democratic party Several sitting member CPD even expressed explicit support major party candidate verbally financially Since establishment CPD 1987 one third party candidate ever included debate — Ross Perot debate Perot polling 10 yet still given seat table Perot performed well debate 33 voter claiming persuasive candidate inclusion debate allowed Perot spread message main stage also legitimized candidacy valid voting option Perot’s polling number continued climb ended receiving 19 popular vote 1992 election Recognizing significant threat CPD passed 15 minimum polling requirement inclusion debate 2000 Many political analyst consider 15 requirement rather high perhaps even significant note however entirely arbitrary benchmark statistical reasoning specifically support 15 barrier entry Even 15 rule attainable measure third party reach CPD extremely manipulative measuring stick CPD considers five poll choosing assessing 15 requirement CPD promised reveal selected poll coming election September 26 2015 one year first debate order give candidate chance prepare campaign accordingly CPD blew past selfdesignated deadline nearly 11 month refusing announce selected poll August 15 2016 le six week first presidential debate hard find poll devoid bias CPD chose poll conducted medium outlet widely critiqued partisan leaning five CPD’s poll third party mentioned exactly potential option general “Who would vote for” question poll quickly move question “How would vote Republican Democratic candidate ballot” complete irrelevancy question astounding state two candidate ballot poll proceed dive deeper question regarding candidates’ trait favorability strength course critical question two major party candidate offered choice rhetoric enforces idea third party candidate may technically option aren’t truly valid choice side side major party candidate Fox News poll really struck gold question “Regardless plan vote think win November Democrat Hillary Clinton Republican Donald Trump” question also found slightly different phrasing CBSNYT’s poll illuminates real root message — sure vote third party never win might think even message perpetuated two major party still true let’s look number 40 American voter identify independent four five CPD poll questioned group comprised 35 le independent Fox News clocked 21 respondent identifying independent perhaps phrased affiliation question “… think Democrat Republican” third party support obviously highest among independent voter underrepresentation independent poll correlate underestimation third party support complete pervasion chance hell mentality prevents u breaking free chain two party system 2008 election Green Party candidate Ralph Nader 27 popular vote However 90 voter said preferred Ralph Nader presidential candidate voted one major party candidate instead didn’t want waste vote Ironically voter preferred Ralph Nader actually voted could earned 27 popular vote completely legitimate shot winning presidency vote third party candidate wasted long continue believe it’s waste Americans continually clamor change scared use biggest tool — vote Don’t waste itTags Politics 2016 Election Third Party Voting Libertarianism |
190,727 | Edgar Allan Trump’s “The Raven” | Edgar Allan Trump’s “The Raven”
Once, upon a midnight sad, while I pondered, very mad,
Over many a rigged and so bad volume of terribly run polls,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my beautiful golden chamber door.
“ ‘Tis some loser,” I muttered, “tapping at my tremendous chamber door —
Only this, and nothing more.”
Ah, distinctly I remember, it was in the sad November,
And each separate dying campaign staffer wrought its ghost upon the floor.
Eagerly I wished the morrow; vainly I had sought to be President.
But so many people said I’m a flabby, shabby, grabby rich prick —
And nothing more.
Open here I flung the shutter, when, with big league flirt and flutter,
In there stepped a stately Republican of the rich white days of yore;
Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;
But, with mien of lord (not lady) perched above my chamber door —
Moved like a bitch on a black marble bust of me above my chamber door —
Perched, and sat, and nothing more.
Then this wrinkled GOP beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the mad and bad decorum of the countenance it wore.
“Our party be shorn and shrunken, our election,” I said, “needs a Mulligan,
Ghastly grim and ancient Republican wandering from the Nightly shore —
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!”
Quoth the Republican, “Nevermore.”
Much I marveled to hear this ungainly old white guy discourse so plainly,
Though its party little meaning — little relevancy bore;
For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being
Ever yet was cursed with seeing a Republican above his golden chamber door
Not GOP nor beast upon the bust above his amazing chamber door,
With such name as “Nevermore.”
And the Republican, sitting lonely on the wonderful amazing bust, spoke only
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
Nothing further then he uttered — not a dollar then he fluttered —
‘Til I scarcely more than muttered, “All my friends have flown before —
On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.”
Then the GOP said, “Nevermore.”
“Prophet!” said I, “thing so bad! — prophet still, though GOP and mad! —
Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,
Desolate yet all undaunted, on this beautiful and amazing land enchanted —
In this condo by Melania haunted — tell me truly, I implore —
Is there — is there money in TrumpTV? — tell me — tell me, I implore!”
Quoth the Republican, “Nevermore.”
“Prophet!” said I, “thing so bad! — prophet still, though GOP and mad! —
By that Heaven that bends above us — by that God we pretend to adore —
Tell this orange husk with jowly glower if, within huge Trump Tower, It shall grope a Miss Universe maiden who can tolerate my snore —
Grope a barely-legal maiden who can tolerate this boor?”
Quoth the Republican, “Nevermore.”
“Be that word our sign in parting, Republican fiend,” I shrieked, upstarting —
“Get thee back into the tempest and the Night’s Plutonian shore!
Leave no white hair as token of that big league lie thy soul hath spoken!
Leave my loneliness unbroken! — quit the bust above my door!
Take thy hate from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!”
Quoth the Republican, “Nevermore.”
And the Republican, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the black marble bust of me just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a rich white guy’s that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o’er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted — nevermore! | https://medium.com/slackjaw/edgar-allan-trumps-the-raven-b523e34a90b0 | ['Frankie G.'] | 2016-10-30 19:37:14.664000+00:00 | ['Poetry', 'Horror', 'Satire', 'Election 2016', 'Edgar Allan Poe'] | Title Edgar Allan Trump’s “The Raven”Content Edgar Allan Trump’s “The Raven” upon midnight sad pondered mad many rigged bad volume terribly run poll nodded nearly napping suddenly came tapping someone gently rapping rapping beautiful golden chamber door “ ‘Tis loser” muttered “tapping tremendous chamber door — nothing more” Ah distinctly remember sad November separate dying campaign staffer wrought ghost upon floor Eagerly wished morrow vainly sought President many people said I’m flabby shabby grabby rich prick — nothing Open flung shutter big league flirt flutter stepped stately Republican rich white day yore least obeisance made minute stopped stayed mien lord lady perched chamber door — Moved like bitch black marble bust chamber door — Perched sat nothing wrinkled GOP beguiling sad fancy smiling mad bad decorum countenance wore “Our party shorn shrunken election” said “needs Mulligan Ghastly grim ancient Republican wandering Nightly shore — Tell thy lordly name Night’s Plutonian shore” Quoth Republican “Nevermore” Much marveled hear ungainly old white guy discourse plainly Though party little meaning — little relevancy bore cannot help agreeing living human Ever yet cursed seeing Republican golden chamber door GOP beast upon bust amazing chamber door name “Nevermore” Republican sitting lonely wonderful amazing bust spoke one word soul one word outpour Nothing uttered — dollar fluttered — ‘Til scarcely muttered “All friend flown — morrow leave hope flown before” GOP said “Nevermore” “Prophet” said “thing bad — prophet still though GOP mad — Whether Tempter sent whether tempest tossed thee ashore Desolate yet undaunted beautiful amazing land enchanted — condo Melania haunted — tell truly implore — — money TrumpTV — tell — tell implore” Quoth Republican “Nevermore” “Prophet” said “thing bad — prophet still though GOP mad — Heaven bend u — God pretend adore — Tell orange husk jowly glower within huge Trump Tower shall grope Miss Universe maiden tolerate snore — Grope barelylegal maiden tolerate boor” Quoth Republican “Nevermore” “Be word sign parting Republican fiend” shrieked upstarting — “Get thee back tempest Night’s Plutonian shore Leave white hair token big league lie thy soul hath spoken Leave loneliness unbroken — quit bust door Take thy hate heart take thy form door” Quoth Republican “Nevermore” Republican never flitting still sitting still sitting black marble bust chamber door eye seeming rich white guy’s dreaming lamplight o’er streaming throw shadow floor soul shadow lie floating floor Shall lifted — nevermoreTags Poetry Horror Satire Election 2016 Edgar Allan Poe |
190,728 | Two Reasons for Evan | I cannot stress how important it is to vote for somebody for President. If you are not satisfied that either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump are suitable individuals to be our next President, there are at least four other candidates to consider, and you can always choose to vote for yourself, a friend or favorite cartoon character.
Since I’m neither a socialist or communist, I have no interest in Jill Stein. I might have gone Libertarian, had Gary Johnson proven to actually take the position of President seriously in all facets, especially foreign affairs. Therefore, I focused my attention on Conservative Party candidate Darrell Castle and conservative independent Evan McMullin.
I do believe both of these men are consistent in their views and support of restoring limited national government more in line with an original intent interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. I do believe both men are honorable, decent human beings. I do believe both can rise to be strong leaders.
I choose Evan McMullin because of his experience in government, the considerably strong effort and positive results he’s achieve in a short campaign of limited resources and his continued personal improvement through the electoral process. His running mate, Mindy Finn, is a solid future leader and conservative advocate who will continue to enable better engagement across generations.
Both of them are young and understand the inter-generational challenges facing our society and culture in the present and near future. They managed to piece together a peaceful, constructive, insurgent campaign that might claim an actual victory on Election Night in Utah.
In other words, the first reason I will vote Evan McMullin for President is that he is the best candidate of those I evaluated who is actually running this November 8th for President.
The second reason, however, has nothing to do with McMullin, or the other candidates for that matter.
In all honestly, as a resident of North Carolina, my vote will not count for McMullin. It likely won’t count at all.
North Carolina possesses some of the most archaic, and restrictive, ballot access laws in the country.
So, yes, by writing-in a name the State of North Carolina will not even recognize as a written-in name, I might as well not be voting at all, as far as the law knows.
This is wrong. I am not a fan of nationalized voting laws (the Constitution directly delegated elections to the States). Still, I do believe in what is right.
Most, if not all ballot access laws are unnecessary. As much as we debate access to voting, we should not ignore the inappropriate, anti-freedom limits our political institutions place on who can and cannot participate as candidates in the process.
When compared to other states, North Carolina’s ballot access requirements are among the toughest. In my home state of Tennessee, only 275 signatures are required on a petition for an independent or 3rd party Presidential candidate to gain statewide ballot access. For Tar Heels, it’s 2% of the total cast in the last Gubernatorial election (nearly 90,000 signatures).
What about write-ins? Well, in Tennessee, all you have to do is fill out paperwork and turn it in with the State no less than 50 days before the election date.
In North Carolina, the same paperwork needs to be turned into the State no less than 90 days before the election date, and include 500 signatures.
Yes, you can’t even be a write-in candidate in North Carolina without a petition.
I am firm believer that elections laws should remain the domain the States, the our United States Constitution demands. If more mindful and knowledgeable Americans (especially in North Carolina) would focus on voting FOR someone they can respect and agree with (as opposed to choose between Trump and Hillary because they are AGAINST the other), significant attention would be drawn to this serious deficiency in our State’s practice of representative democracy.
North Carolina needs dramatic ballot access reform to increase the potential for independent-minded individuals, not choosing to affiliate with either of the State’s antiquated political parties, to stand up and take part in active leadership of our communities, counties, state and nation. I will write more on this later.
For now, I’ve found many reasons to vote for Evan McMullin. I am satisfied with my choice. | https://medium.com/@kwhunter/two-reasons-for-evan-734ee7b0bd59 | ['Kenneth Hunter'] | 2016-10-30 15:47:59.539000+00:00 | ['2016 Election', 'Politics'] | Title Two Reasons EvanContent cannot stress important vote somebody President satisfied either Hillary Clinton Donald Trump suitable individual next President least four candidate consider always choose vote friend favorite cartoon character Since I’m neither socialist communist interest Jill Stein might gone Libertarian Gary Johnson proven actually take position President seriously facet especially foreign affair Therefore focused attention Conservative Party candidate Darrell Castle conservative independent Evan McMullin believe men consistent view support restoring limited national government line original intent interpretation US Constitution believe men honorable decent human being believe rise strong leader choose Evan McMullin experience government considerably strong effort positive result he’s achieve short campaign limited resource continued personal improvement electoral process running mate Mindy Finn solid future leader conservative advocate continue enable better engagement across generation young understand intergenerational challenge facing society culture present near future managed piece together peaceful constructive insurgent campaign might claim actual victory Election Night Utah word first reason vote Evan McMullin President best candidate evaluated actually running November 8th President second reason however nothing McMullin candidate matter honestly resident North Carolina vote count McMullin likely won’t count North Carolina posse archaic restrictive ballot access law country yes writingin name State North Carolina even recognize writtenin name might well voting far law know wrong fan nationalized voting law Constitution directly delegated election States Still believe right ballot access law unnecessary much debate access voting ignore inappropriate antifreedom limit political institution place cannot participate candidate process compared state North Carolina’s ballot access requirement among toughest home state Tennessee 275 signature required petition independent 3rd party Presidential candidate gain statewide ballot access Tar Heels it’s 2 total cast last Gubernatorial election nearly 90000 signature writeins Well Tennessee fill paperwork turn State le 50 day election date North Carolina paperwork need turned State le 90 day election date include 500 signature Yes can’t even writein candidate North Carolina without petition firm believer election law remain domain States United States Constitution demand mindful knowledgeable Americans especially North Carolina would focus voting someone respect agree opposed choose Trump Hillary significant attention would drawn serious deficiency State’s practice representative democracy North Carolina need dramatic ballot access reform increase potential independentminded individual choosing affiliate either State’s antiquated political party stand take part active leadership community county state nation write later I’ve found many reason vote Evan McMullin satisfied choiceTags 2016 Election Politics |
190,729 | 10 best moments from Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton’s first rally together. | “This election is about something much bigger.”
Today, Hillary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama brought more than 11,000 people to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for their first-ever joint rally.
As the two pointed out, this election has become more than just a difference between political parties — it’s about the moral fiber of our country.
At the rally, both Hillary and Michelle talked about why this election is so personal. Here’s what they had to say:
1. Hillary hailed Michelle’s years of work advocating for girls education and healthy eating.
“She has spent eight years as our first lady advocating for girls around the world to go to school and have the same opportunities as boys. She has worked for healthier childhoods for our kids here at home, better nutrition, more exercise — and we are seeing the results.”
2. And she gave a shout out to Michelle’s awesome dance moves.
“Among the many real privileges I’ve had is to see the president and the first lady dance. Wow, one could only hope.”
3. She said what we all know is true:
“Let’s be real — as our first African-American first lady, she’s faced pressures I never did. And she’s handled them with pure grace. By any standard, she has been an outstanding first lady who has made us all so proud.”
4. Michelle was touched by Hillary’s words.
“Hillary’s mini tribute to me was … very generous. But I just want to take this moment publicly to thank Hillary. It takes a level of generosity of spirit to do what Hillary has done in her career and her life for our family, for this nation. And if people wonder, yes, Hillary Clinton is my friend, she has been a friend to me and Barack and Malia and Sasha, and Bill and Chelsea have been supportive from the very day my husband took the oath of office.”
5. The first lady laid out all the reasons Hillary is beyond qualified for the job.
“I admire and respect Hillary, she has been a lawyer, a law professor, first lady of Arkansas, first lady of the United States, a U.S. senator, secretary of state. Yeah, that’s right. Hillary doesn’t play. She has more experience and exposure to the presidency than any candidate in our lifetime. Yes, more than Barack, more than Bill, so she is ready to be Commander-in-Chief on day one and, yes, she happens to be a woman.”
6. And touched on what’s at stake in this election.
“That is the choice we face between those who divide this country into us versus them and those who tell us to embrace our better angels and choose hope over fear.”
7. And made the case that this election extends far beyond partisan politics.
“Let me tell you, this is not about Republicans versus Democrats. None of that matters this time around. This election is about something much bigger: it is about who’ll shape our children and the country that we leave for them. Not just for the next four or eight years, but for the rest of their lives. Because as Hillary pointed out, we know the influence our president has on our children. How they turn on the TV and they see the most powerful role model in the world — someone who shows them how to treat others.”
8. Michelle brought up their shared experience of growing up in working-class families.
“I know that Hillary was raised like Barack and I in a working family. Hillary’s mother was an orphan abandoned by her parents. Her father was a small-business owner staying late night working and keeping her family afloat. Hillary knows what it means to struggle for what you have and want something better for your kids. That’s why since the day she launched her campaign, Hillary has been laying out concrete, detailed policies that’ll actually make a difference for kids and family in this country.”
9. She called on all of us to make sure Hillary wins.
“If Hillary does not win this election, that’ll be on us. It will be because we did not stand with her. It will be because we did not vote for her — and that’s exactly what her opponent is hoping will happen. … They are trying to convince you that your vote does not matter. Saying that this election is rigged. Understand they are trying to get you to stay home. They are trying to convince you that your vote does not matter — that the outcome already has been determined and you should not bother to make your voice heard. They are trying to take away your hope.”
10. And, finally, implored all of us to take the ultimate high road:
“I want you to remember that folks marched and protested for our rights to vote. They endured beatings and jail time, they sacrificed their lives for this right. I know you can get yourself to the polls to exercise that right because make no mistake about it casting our vote is the ultimate way ‘we go high, when they go low.’ Voting is our high, that’s how we go high — we vote!”
Check out the entire campaign event here.
So, are you with Hillary and Michelle? If so, make sure you’re registered and make your plan to vote. | https://medium.com/hillary-for-america/10-best-moments-from-michelle-obama-and-hillary-clintons-first-rally-together-54936332574f | ['Brian Mcbride'] | 2016-10-30 02:53:53.311000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'Politics', 'Michelle Obama', '2016 Election', 'North Carolina'] | Title 10 best moment Michelle Obama Hillary Clinton’s first rally togetherContent “This election something much bigger” Today Hillary Clinton First Lady Michelle Obama brought 11000 people WinstonSalem North Carolina firstever joint rally two pointed election become difference political party — it’s moral fiber country rally Hillary Michelle talked election personal Here’s say 1 Hillary hailed Michelle’s year work advocating girl education healthy eating “She spent eight year first lady advocating girl around world go school opportunity boy worked healthier childhood kid home better nutrition exercise — seeing results” 2 gave shout Michelle’s awesome dance move “Among many real privilege I’ve see president first lady dance Wow one could hope” 3 said know true “Let’s real — first AfricanAmerican first lady she’s faced pressure never she’s handled pure grace standard outstanding first lady made u proud” 4 Michelle touched Hillary’s word “Hillary’s mini tribute … generous want take moment publicly thank Hillary take level generosity spirit Hillary done career life family nation people wonder yes Hillary Clinton friend friend Barack Malia Sasha Bill Chelsea supportive day husband took oath office” 5 first lady laid reason Hillary beyond qualified job “I admire respect Hillary lawyer law professor first lady Arkansas first lady United States US senator secretary state Yeah that’s right Hillary doesn’t play experience exposure presidency candidate lifetime Yes Barack Bill ready CommanderinChief day one yes happens woman” 6 touched what’s stake election “That choice face divide country u versus tell u embrace better angel choose hope fear” 7 made case election extends far beyond partisan politics “Let tell Republicans versus Democrats None matter time around election something much bigger who’ll shape child country leave next four eight year rest life Hillary pointed know influence president child turn TV see powerful role model world — someone show treat others” 8 Michelle brought shared experience growing workingclass family “I know Hillary raised like Barack working family Hillary’s mother orphan abandoned parent father smallbusiness owner staying late night working keeping family afloat Hillary know mean struggle want something better kid That’s since day launched campaign Hillary laying concrete detailed policy that’ll actually make difference kid family country” 9 called u make sure Hillary win “If Hillary win election that’ll u stand vote — that’s exactly opponent hoping happen … trying convince vote matter Saying election rigged Understand trying get stay home trying convince vote matter — outcome already determined bother make voice heard trying take away hope” 10 finally implored u take ultimate high road “I want remember folk marched protested right vote endured beating jail time sacrificed life right know get poll exercise right make mistake casting vote ultimate way ‘we go high go low’ Voting high that’s go high — vote” Check entire campaign event Hillary Michelle make sure you’re registered make plan voteTags Hillary Clinton Politics Michelle Obama 2016 Election North Carolina |
190,730 | From Washington to Poughkeepsie | From Washington to Poughkeepsie
How the Federal Election Can Impact You
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As strange as this presidential election cycle has been, it can be difficult to remember that there are many important policy decisions to be made. These decisions will impact each part of the country differently, and both candidates have very different ideas of what those decisions should be. Outlined below are a few issues which will have significant local impact, and what each candidate thinks about those issues.
Healthcare
As much as the word “Obamacare” gets tossed around, what would a Clinton or Trump presidency mean for Poughkeepsie residents? Trump has stated many times that he would aim to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replace it with a better system. However, it is still unclear as to what exactly the new system would be. New York State participates in the Medicaid expansion under the ACA, which provides healthcare for those whose income is under 138 percent of the federal poverty line. The ACA also subsidizes health care for those within 400 percent of the poverty line. In Poughkeepsie, around 22 percent of the population is considered to be under the poverty line. Doctors in Poughkeepsie that accept Medicaid can be found here. However, this Medicaid expansion would end if ACA is repealed. Instead, states will be able to administer their own medicaid programs, and they will also be able to sell insurance plans across state lines.
Clinton, on the other hand, while looking to make some changes, aims to keep the ACA in effect. In fact, she looks to offer a public insurance option, giving everyone the ability to receive insurance from the government, instead of solely those under Medicare or Medicaid plans. She would also change the cap of health insurance premiums, so that the maximum cost would be 8.5 percent of income instead of the current 9.6 percent.
Supreme Court
One of the most prominent jobs of a president is to nominate a justice to the supreme court should there be a vacancy, and whoever gets elected in November will do just that. Since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016, the court has been functioning with only eight justices. This allows for the possibility of a tie, and so a new justice must be nominated (and approved by congress) for the court to function as it should. President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to fill Scalia’s spot in March 2016, as is his constitutional duty. However, the confirmation has so far been blocked by Republicans in Congress, who claim the next president should have the power to nominate the justice, since Obama is in his last year. Many say this is due to their desire to have a Republican president (in this case Trump) nominate a conservative judge. Garland has set a record for the longest ever gap between nomination and confirmation of a Supreme Court justice, with Republicans refusing to hold a vote or hearing.
Furthermore, Scalia’s seat may not be the only one up for grabs. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Anthony Kennedy and Stephen Breyer are aged 83, 80 and 78 respectively. If any of them should step down or die while either Clinton or Trump is in office, that president has the power to appoint up to four new justices. As the Supreme Court is a lifetime position, these justices could hold their seat for decades.
There are many large upcoming cases for the Supreme Court to decide on, all of which can have significant local impact — such as transgender citizens’ use of their preferred bathroom. One issue that looks set to reach the Supreme Court in the relatively near future is the property tax exemption of religious buildings. As reported by the Poughkeepsie Journal, the city of Poughkeepsie contains 134 tax-exempt properties, collectively valued at $118 million. Currently, a case is pending in the New York State Supreme Court over a church that lost its tax-exempt status because residents claimed that the church was only used during an annual festival, and otherwise empty. This case, or one like it, could reach the federal Supreme Court, with the decision highly affecting Poughkeepsie and the rest of the state. As Clinton is likely to appoint liberal justices, and Trump conservative ones, the new president could have a big say in the decisions of the highest court in the land.
Early Childhood Education
A recent issue for many families in this election has been the importance of early childhood education, as well as the high cost of childcare and preschool. At a time where children are expected to enter kindergarten with certain skills, it can be difficult for many families to afford to send their kids to programs that will give them the tools to succeed. For example, 30 percent of students in Dutchess County qualified for free or reduced lunch in 2014. Save the Children, an international children’s advocacy organization, states, “The average cost of full time child care nationally is more than $17,000 for an infant and more than $12,000 for a 4-year old.”
If elected, Clinton’s website states her goal to make preschool universal for every 4-year-old, as well as increase investments in the Early Head Start program, which provides services for extremely low income families. In Poughkeepsie, Astor Head Start Center provides a “comprehensive child development program for children ages 3–5,” according to their website. Trump’s website does not provide many details about his early education plan, but he states in a YouTube video posted to the site that he believes “education has to be at a local level,” and that Common Core should be abolished.
In terms of childcare, Save the Children has analyzed both candidates’ proposals. They report that Clinton aims to cap the cost of childcare, increase on-campus childcare, and increase wages of childcare workers. Clinton’s website reflects this, saying that higher wages will reduce turnover and increase quality of care. Trump’s plan looks to allow parents to write off the cost of childcare from their taxes, with even stay at home parents able to write off the average amount they would have spent. In their analysis, Save the Children expressed concern that the plan will not actually benefit low income families in practice, and that Trump has not provided details on how his plan (estimated to cost $25 billion) will be paid for. As for Clinton’s plan, Save the Children states that it could cost up to $20 billion, paid for by increasing child care subsidies, providing tax relief to low income families, and increasing taxes on the wealthy. In general, Save the Children reports that it “strongly supports Secretary Clinton’s aggressive proposal to increase families’ access to high quality child care.”
Obviously, there are many more issues than this, all of which can impact Poughkeepsie and the Hudson Valley. More information on each candidate’s stance on various issues can be found on their respective websites, at https://www.donaldjtrump.com/issues and https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/ | https://medium.com/thegroundhog/from-washington-to-poughkeepsie-854bfa88aad4 | ['Nina Godfrey'] | 2016-10-31 15:59:53.642000+00:00 | ['Politics', '2016 Election', 'Hillary Clinton', 'Donald Trump', 'Cover Story'] | Title Washington PoughkeepsieContent Washington Poughkeepsie Federal Election Impact image owned DonkeyHotey licensed Creative Commons strange presidential election cycle difficult remember many important policy decision made decision impact part country differently candidate different idea decision Outlined issue significant local impact candidate think issue Healthcare much word “Obamacare” get tossed around would Clinton Trump presidency mean Poughkeepsie resident Trump stated many time would aim repeal Affordable Care Act ACA replace better system However still unclear exactly new system would New York State participates Medicaid expansion ACA provides healthcare whose income 138 percent federal poverty line ACA also subsidizes health care within 400 percent poverty line Poughkeepsie around 22 percent population considered poverty line Doctors Poughkeepsie accept Medicaid found However Medicaid expansion would end ACA repealed Instead state able administer medicaid program also able sell insurance plan across state line Clinton hand looking make change aim keep ACA effect fact look offer public insurance option giving everyone ability receive insurance government instead solely Medicare Medicaid plan would also change cap health insurance premium maximum cost would 85 percent income instead current 96 percent Supreme Court One prominent job president nominate justice supreme court vacancy whoever get elected November Since death Justice Antonin Scalia February 2016 court functioning eight justice allows possibility tie new justice must nominated approved congress court function President Obama nominated Merrick Garland fill Scalia’s spot March 2016 constitutional duty However confirmation far blocked Republicans Congress claim next president power nominate justice since Obama last year Many say due desire Republican president case Trump nominate conservative judge Garland set record longest ever gap nomination confirmation Supreme Court justice Republicans refusing hold vote hearing Furthermore Scalia’s seat may one grab Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg Anthony Kennedy Stephen Breyer aged 83 80 78 respectively step die either Clinton Trump office president power appoint four new justice Supreme Court lifetime position justice could hold seat decade many large upcoming case Supreme Court decide significant local impact — transgender citizens’ use preferred bathroom One issue look set reach Supreme Court relatively near future property tax exemption religious building reported Poughkeepsie Journal city Poughkeepsie contains 134 taxexempt property collectively valued 118 million Currently case pending New York State Supreme Court church lost taxexempt status resident claimed church used annual festival otherwise empty case one like could reach federal Supreme Court decision highly affecting Poughkeepsie rest state Clinton likely appoint liberal justice Trump conservative one new president could big say decision highest court land Early Childhood Education recent issue many family election importance early childhood education well high cost childcare preschool time child expected enter kindergarten certain skill difficult many family afford send kid program give tool succeed example 30 percent student Dutchess County qualified free reduced lunch 2014 Save Children international children’s advocacy organization state “The average cost full time child care nationally 17000 infant 12000 4year old” elected Clinton’s website state goal make preschool universal every 4yearold well increase investment Early Head Start program provides service extremely low income family Poughkeepsie Astor Head Start Center provides “comprehensive child development program child age 3–5” according website Trump’s website provide many detail early education plan state YouTube video posted site belief “education local level” Common Core abolished term childcare Save Children analyzed candidates’ proposal report Clinton aim cap cost childcare increase oncampus childcare increase wage childcare worker Clinton’s website reflects saying higher wage reduce turnover increase quality care Trump’s plan look allow parent write cost childcare tax even stay home parent able write average amount would spent analysis Save Children expressed concern plan actually benefit low income family practice Trump provided detail plan estimated cost 25 billion paid Clinton’s plan Save Children state could cost 20 billion paid increasing child care subsidy providing tax relief low income family increasing tax wealthy general Save Children report “strongly support Secretary Clinton’s aggressive proposal increase families’ access high quality child care” Obviously many issue impact Poughkeepsie Hudson Valley information candidate’s stance various issue found respective website httpswwwdonaldjtrumpcomissues httpswwwhillaryclintoncomissuesTags Politics 2016 Election Hillary Clinton Donald Trump Cover Story |
190,731 | Daily Kickoff: JI interview with Marco Rubio | Biden brags “I’m more Jewish than Hillary is” as she considers him for Secretary of State | Daily Kickoff: JI interview with Marco Rubio | Biden brags “I’m more Jewish than Hillary is” as she considers him for Secretary of State Jacob Kornbluh Follow Oct 30, 2016 · 14 min read
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JI INTERVIEW with Senator Marco Rubio — by Jacob Kornbluh: In a conversation earlier today, Rubio discussed his Senate reelection bid, the 2016 race for the White House, and his plans for the Senate if reelected. Rubio insisted that his initial decision not to run for reelection had nothing to do with his distaste of working in DC. “I was committed to continuing in public service. I had made a decision to try to do it as president. I believe that members of Congress can help shape the direction of our country, but the president sets the agenda. So I made the decision that I would run for president, I wasn’t going to do two things at once, and when that decision didn’t work out I was prepared to move on and be a private citizen and seek other ways to serve. But I did become convinced that it was important for our country to have a senator in Washington prepared to stand up to the next president, no matter who it is.”
Q: Do you plan to bridge the partisan divide in DC?
Rubio: “The partisanship and the gridlock, I am troubled by it. It’s unfortunate. I can tell you, the Iran nuclear deal is a very disappointing development because many of my Democratic colleagues know that it’s a bad agreement, but they chose their party over the right thing. I thought that was an example of hyperpartisanship. And my own party took far too long to address Zika, something I didn’t think was a political issue. I am not happy about it. There are plenty of issues we could fight over, but there are some that we should be able to put partisanship aside, and too often that’s not happening.”
Q: Were you disappointed that Sheldon Adelson didn’t support you in the Republican primary?
Rubio: “No. I am not disappointed. He is a good friend. He’s always been very supporting and encouraging in many different ways. He chose not to participate in the Republican primary. He didn’t want his money to be used by Republicans to attack other Republicans, and I respect that. My affinity to Mr. Adelson and to his wife Miriam extend beyond politics. I think he is a phenomenal story. I, of course, lived in Vegas for a number of years. I have tremendous admiration to the way he runs his properties there, the way he treats his employees, and, of course, his wife Dr. Adelson is one of the world’s leading experts on addiction. They have always been very helpful to me in so many different ways.”
Q: Has Donald Trump hurt your Senate fundraising efforts the past few months?
Rubio: “It has not. We have been very blessed to have good friends all across Florida and the country who have donated to our campaign. The average donor has given more than $100. We rely on a lot of everyday people who believe in our cause. Just in the last 48 hours, we learned that my opponent lent himself one million dollars of his father’s money and Harry Reid gave him over a million dollars to spend against me. So, we need those resources to communicate, but it hasn’t impacted our ability to get the resources that we need more of.”
Q: Have you made up with Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz since the primary?
Rubio: “Of course. I have talked to Ted a number of times. We had dinner together a month ago, and I talked to Governor Bush just yesterday. He was one of the first people that endorsed me within the hour of me announcing that I was running and he encouraged me to run again. The primary has long been over, and the relationships are enduring. Politics is one thing, and, I think when you are a competitor you respect other competitors. We all wanted the same job and none of us got it (chuckle), and we’ve all now gone in our own direction. Ted, obviously, continues in the Senate and Governor Bush continues to be very active on education reform and his business life, now teaching at Harvard. So, I think we are in good shape.” Read the full interview [JewishInsider]
TOP TALKER: “Clinton eyes Biden for secretary of state” by Edward-Isaac Dovere: “Neither Clinton, nor her aides have yet told Biden. According to the source, they’re strategizing about how to make the approach to the vice president.”He’d be great, and they are spending a lot of time figuring out the best way to try to persuade him to do it if she wins,” said the source familiar with the transition planning… Among the names most discussed: former undersecretary of state Wendy Sherman, Bill Burns, Nick Burns, Kurt Campbell, Strobe Talbott, and James Stavridis.” [Politico] • Biden campaigning for Ted Strickland in OH: “I have as many yarmulkes as you do .. These are Hillary yarmulkes. I’m more Jewish than Hillary is.” [CSPAN; JTA]
“J Street prepares for shift in approach under Clinton” by Michael Wilner: “Top aides to Clinton, the Democratic nominee for president, said, if elected, she plans to shift the administration’s tone with Israel — away from public fighting in favor of private disagreements — to reestablish trust with the Israeli people. “I don’t think it matters to J Street whether the conversations are private or public. What matters is that it’s very clear the lines the United States is drawing on what has to stop, from both parties,” Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, said in an interview.” [JPost]
In an interview on “TheAxe Files” podcast, Sec. of State John Kerry Kerry refused to rule out the possibility that Obama would act on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict before leaving office:“I think we want to encourage the preservation of a two-state solution and our first choice is to try to do that with the government, with the prime minister [of Israel]. I think President Obama is very, very concerned that, increasingly, pressure is being put on the capacity to hold onto that two-state effort.” On settlement activity: “I’m not going to get into intent, but the fact is that it is a problem and it runs contrary to American policy under Republican and Democratic presidents.” [CNN; iTunes]
Kerry to students at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics on how the Iran deal protects Israel: “We thought that the principal threat to the region was the fact that Iran was two months away from being able to make bombs, that they had enough fissionable material to be able to make up to 12 bombs. And so for Israel and for the rest of the region, we thought the urgency is to get that program out of the way, because all the other issues would be greatly affected in any negotiation by whether or not they have a nuclear weapon. So if you didn’t get rid of the nuclear weapon, you were going to have a very different negotiation about Hizballah, about Israel, about terrorism, than you do now…”
“I would hope that within the next 15 years we’re going to resolve a lot of these differences. We can get away from this sectarianism. We can begin to deal with the problem of Israel-Palestine and get a peace agreement that would change the dynamics of Hezbollah and Lebanon and the region and other challenges we have. So you’ve got to believe in the possibility of changing things, and I believe we have a sufficient hedge against the notion that it won’t change, that Israel is protected, we are protected, the region is protected, and that’s why I think it’s a good agreement.” [Transcript] • Attorney General Lynch ‘Pleads Fifth’ on Secret Iran ‘Ransom’ Payments [FreeBeacon]
“Rival Palestinian Leaders Agree to Agree, but Not on the Details” by Peter Baker:“Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, run by the Fatah faction, met in Qatar with Khaled Meshal, the political chief of Hamas, and Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader in Gaza. A photograph of the three men smiling was posted online. The rival leaders agreed that it was time to repair the rift, establish a national unity government and prepare for elections, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. But it was not clear whether the meeting would lead to an actual agreement, or that such an agreement, even if reached, would prove any more enduring than at least five others sealed over the years.” [NYTimes]
“Is Obama Preparing A Parting Shot At Israel?” by Charles Krauthammer: “Before the election, Obama dare not attempt this final legacy item, to go along with the Iran deal and the Castro conciliation, for fear of damaging Hillary Clinton. His last opportunity comes after Election Day. The one person who might deter him is Clinton herself, by committing Obama to do nothing before he leaves office that would tie her hands should she become president. Clinton’s supporters who care about Israel and about peace need to urge her to do that now. It will soon be too late.” [WashPost] • Foundation for Defense of Democracies Vice President Jonathan Schanzer on a White House plan that would kill the peace process [WSJ]
“US Amb. Shapiro keeps open continued tenure under next president” by Herb Keinon: “In a Twitter Q&A session, Shapiro was asked whether there was a chance he would serve here under the next administration. “Every ambassador serves at the will of the president,” said Shapiro. So only time will tell. I am sure that whatever position I will hold, I will want to continue to contribute to Israel-US ties, whether in a public or private capacity.” He also gave no indication of what Obama plans to do in the Mideast in the waning months of his presidency. “I can’t predict any specific decisions that haven’t been taken yet,” he tweeted. “But any decision would be motivated by our goal of keeping two states for two peoples alive and viable for the future.”” [JPost]
“In Florida, Ivanka Pitches Trump As Champion for Israel, Jewish People” by Jacob Kornbluh: “My father will be an unbelievable champion for Israel and for the Jewish people,” Mrs. Trump said during a campaign event at The Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside, Florida, according to a recording obtained by Jewish Insider. “You will not be disappointed.” [JewishInsider] Video[YouTube]
— “I wanted to know how your father embraced your decision to convert to Judaism?” they asked her. “I so respect the fact that he supported me from day one. There was no question, there was no argument, there was no asking me if I’d miss Easter or Christmas or trying to persuade me otherwise,” she responded. “He was very supportive and you know I think for two reasons, I think he respects me to know that I will make an educated decision that is well reasoned.” [CBSMiami] • ‘You can’t buy that. It’s Ivanka’: How Trump’s campaign is hurting his daughter’s clothing line [WashPost]
More Podesta emails — Why Hillary preferred sending a letter over meeting Jewish Orgs re:BDS — Jake Sullivan: “HRC is now thinking that she can send a letter to a broader group — like all the names you’ve offered and then a few more — RATHER than hold a meeting. She is now worried about how to manage a meeting given competing perspectives and the like.” [06–25–2015]
“Holocaust Survivor Who Fought Purse Snatcher Gets Note From Hillary Clinton” by Danielle Tcholakian: “Zuckerman also got a letter from Clinton, after DNAinfo New York reported that she planned to vote for the Democratic candidate. “I don’t like rude men,” Zuckerman said in a previous interview after her attack, referring to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “[Clinton] was very sorry it happened to me,” she said Thursday. “She wishes me to get better, and she’s proud of me that I am so brave.” The Clinton campaign confirmed the letter, in which she told Zuckerman, “I agree, I don’t like rude people either.” [DNAInfo]
“Is Trump reversing the gains Republicans have made among American Jews?” by Jan-Jaben Eilon: “Kenneth Waltzer, professor emeritus at Michigan State University, believes the slight decline in Jewish vote going to Democrats in the last election will disappear this year. “Trump is ruining the Republican incursion and making the Republican Party an iffy choice [for Jews this year],” he says, predicting the percentage of Jews voting for the Democratic nominee will be in the mid- 70s. “There were some political and demographic reasons to think the Republicans were making some headway in the Jewish vote the last three elections, but Trump disrupts all of that,” says Waltzer.” [JPost]
“Among Cleveland’s Orthodox voters, reluctance reigns” by Ben Sales: “They’re angry about the Iran deal [and] they’re more aligned with conservative positions generally,” said Rabbi Eric Frank, the Ohio director of Agudath Israel of America, a haredi Orthodox group. “There are some that are probably voting for Donald Trump because they like his message, but on the other hand, I would probably interpret it more as a vote for Republican leadership in Congress and other places they feel have had Israel’s back.”[JTA]
Trump kippas outselling Hillary yarmulkes: “My kippa (yarmulke) company sells Trump and Hillary kippas and are keeping track of who is selling more,” Uri Turk, founder and “chief kippa officer,” told WND. “We see it as an early exit poll of the Orthodox Jews, a type of bellwether of where this important community is leaning. Once the first debate came around, the orders started flying in, with much more interest in the Trump kippas.” [WND]
Marc Daniels tells us that he only sold a dozen yarmulkes at the Biden rally. “Right after the Washington Free Beacon and NY Post wrote about me during AIPAC in March, I received orders for 800 Trump yarmulkes within 48 hours,” Daniels said. “Since the primaries, things have slackened running 50/50: 300 Trump, 300 Hillary at rallies and online.”
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“Jerry Seinfeld on Trump, ‘Comedians in Cars’ and Larry David’s Bernie Sanders” by Frank Pallotta: This election has seemingly had everything including Seinfeld’s friend and “Seinfeld” co-creator, Larry David, who has played Bernie Sanders on “Saturday Night Live” during the election. “I didn’t see much adjustment there,” he laughed. “All old Jews are interchangeable.” [CNNMoney]
“Roger Waters’ Israel opinions are costing him millions” by Emily Smith: “Roger Waters is planning his most spectacular and expensive tour yet — but the Pink Floyd legend is facing backlash from some big-name sponsors over his views on Israel. Sources tell us that American Express balked at spending up to $4 million to sponsor Waters’ 2017 US + Them North American tour.” [NYPost]
“Mel Gibson on 2006 Anti-Semitic Remarks: ‘I’ve Never Discriminated Against Anyone’” by Arya Roshanian: “It was an unfortunate incident,” Gibson said on “Playback” when asked about the fact that there are many who feel they can no longer support him or his work. “I was loaded and angry and arrested. I was recorded illegally by an unscrupulous police officer who was never prosecuted for that crime… Ten years have gone by,” Gibson stated. “I’m feeling good. I’m sober, all of that kind of stuff, and for me it’s a dim thing in the past… I’ve never discriminated against anyone or done anything that sort of supports that reputation.” [Variety]
KAFE KNESSET — Bibi’s Dilemma: What to do About Oren Hazan? — by Amir Tibon & Tal Shalev: What is on top of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s agenda these days? A possible American move against settlements in the UN Security Council? The upcoming US elections? The fight over the future of Israel’s Broadcast Authority? Well, yes, all of those things, but also another question: what should the Likud party do about its troublemaker-in-chief, Member of Knesset Oren Hazan.
This week, an Israeli court strongly rejected a libel lawsuit by Hazan against Channel 2 News, after the channel aired an investigative report about his career as a casino manager before entering the Knesset. The report cited witnesses who claimed Hazan used hard drugs and hired prostitutes for his friends. The court basically accepted those claims as true, throwing Hazan’s million-Shekel lawsuit out.
An embarrassing silence has emerged from the ranks of the Likud since the ruling, as most of the party’s ministers and Knesset members choose to stay quiet on the matter. Yesterday, it was reported that Netanyahu and a number of party officials held a meeting in order to asses the Likud’s policy towards Hazan, who currently remains in the Knesset and continues to be a member of the ruling party. It’s not at all clear if the party will do anything to distance itself further from Hazan. If it does, he will surely try to rally some support within Likud against the party’s leaders. If not, Likud’s opponnents, most notably Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, will happily make him a campaign issue when the time comes.
Israeli journalist Ari Shavit admits he’s accused of assault, apologizes for ‘misunderstanding: “Danielle Berrin, a senior writer and columnist at the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, published an article last week detailing how an unnamed Israeli journalist, whom she described as a husband and father, assaulted her and tried to persuade her to come up to his hotel room during an interview in 2014. The column set Israeli media circles alight with rumors as to the identity of the accused. Ari Shavit, a prominent Haaretz columnist and author of the bestselling “My Promised Land,” confirmed the speculations Thursday with a statement carried by the newspaper, in which he said he had “completely misinterpreted the interaction” with Berrin and “didn’t intend to do anything that was unacceptable” to her.” [ToI; Haaretz] • Hillel International has suspended Ari Shavit’s campus tour[Facebook]
Yitz Applbaum on the Wine of the Week — Flam Noble 2011: I have not yet totally figured out how to discuss new vintages of wines that I have previously reviewed. However, last night while sitting with an old friend high atop the New York City skyline, talking about our kids and the state of Jewish philanthropy, we opened a Flam Noble 2011. This wine is sufficiently unique from the previously reviewed 2010 vintage that I thought it warranted its own discussion.
This wine is a blend of 61 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, part Cabernet Franc and part Petit Verdot. This is not an uncommon blend, but somehow these three grapes aged for 20 months in new French oak have combined to create a unique and masterful wine. The wine is thick, juicy, fruity, and has enough tannins to pack a real punch. I believe this wine will have impressive longevity though the tannins are not so thick that they preclude the wine from being enjoyable today. The color is as intoxicating as the alcohol. If available, drink this wine in a Riedel Vinum goblet. One needs no food to accompany the Flam Noble 2011 — an absolutely stunning wine. [Flam]
WEEKEND BIRTHDAYS: Actress Jami Gertz turns 51… Editor of the Drudge Report, Matt Drudgeturns 50… Larry Berlin… Director and screenwriter of animated and live-action films, Ralph Bakshiturns 78… Academy Award winning actor, who played Yoni Netanyahu in the 1976 film “Victory at Entebbe,” Richard Dreyfuss turns 69… Pulitzer Prize winning author and long-time editor of editor of The New Yorker, David Remnick turns 58… Pinny Ringel, senior community liaison for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office… Sports agent who has negotiated over $2 billion of NFL player contracts,Drew Rosenhaus turns 50… Mathematician, cryptologist, computer programmer and professor of mathematics and computer science, Daniel J. Bernstein turns 45… Leora Eisenberg…
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Actor, best known for his portrayal of “The Fonz” in the “Happy Days” sitcom, Henry Winkler turns 71… NBC’s anchor, reporter and commentator, married to former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, Andrea Mitchell turns 70… Israeli, violinist, violist and conductor who appears in concerts around the world,Shlomo Mintz turns 59… Former Chief of Staff to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, David Kroneturns 50… Political correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst for CNN, Maggie Haberman turns 43… EVP of Development and Acquisitions at the Trump Organization, Ivanka ‘Yael’ Trump turns 35… Founding Director at Tech Tribe, formerly Director of Social Media for Lubavitch,Mordechai Lightstone… | https://medium.com/jewishinsider/daily-kickoff-ji-interview-with-marco-rubio-biden-brags-im-more-jewish-than-hillary-is-as-she-dec3f38baad7 | ['Jacob Kornbluh'] | 2016-10-30 05:34:38.507000+00:00 | ['Politics', '2016 Election', 'Jewish'] | Title Daily Kickoff JI interview Marco Rubio Biden brag “I’m Jewish Hillary is” considers Secretary StateContent Daily Kickoff JI interview Marco Rubio Biden brag “I’m Jewish Hillary is” considers Secretary State Jacob Kornbluh Follow Oct 30 2016 · 14 min read people email people Share sign link friend JI INTERVIEW Senator Marco Rubio — Jacob Kornbluh conversation earlier today Rubio discussed Senate reelection bid 2016 race White House plan Senate reelected Rubio insisted initial decision run reelection nothing distaste working DC “I committed continuing public service made decision try president believe member Congress help shape direction country president set agenda made decision would run president wasn’t going two thing decision didn’t work prepared move private citizen seek way serve become convinced important country senator Washington prepared stand next president matter is” Q plan bridge partisan divide DC Rubio “The partisanship gridlock troubled It’s unfortunate tell Iran nuclear deal disappointing development many Democratic colleague know it’s bad agreement chose party right thing thought example hyperpartisanship party took far long address Zika something didn’t think political issue happy plenty issue could fight able put partisanship aside often that’s happening” Q disappointed Sheldon Adelson didn’t support Republican primary Rubio “No disappointed good friend He’s always supporting encouraging many different way chose participate Republican primary didn’t want money used Republicans attack Republicans respect affinity Mr Adelson wife Miriam extend beyond politics think phenomenal story course lived Vegas number year tremendous admiration way run property way treat employee course wife Dr Adelson one world’s leading expert addiction always helpful many different ways” Q Donald Trump hurt Senate fundraising effort past month Rubio “It blessed good friend across Florida country donated campaign average donor given 100 rely lot everyday people believe cause last 48 hour learned opponent lent one million dollar father’s money Harry Reid gave million dollar spend need resource communicate hasn’t impacted ability get resource need of” Q made Jeb Bush Ted Cruz since primary Rubio “Of course talked Ted number time dinner together month ago talked Governor Bush yesterday one first people endorsed within hour announcing running encouraged run primary long relationship enduring Politics one thing think competitor respect competitor wanted job none u got chuckle we’ve gone direction Ted obviously continues Senate Governor Bush continues active education reform business life teaching Harvard think good shape” Read full interview JewishInsider TOP TALKER “Clinton eye Biden secretary state” EdwardIsaac Dovere “Neither Clinton aide yet told Biden According source they’re strategizing make approach vice president”He’d great spending lot time figuring best way try persuade wins” said source familiar transition planning… Among name discussed former undersecretary state Wendy Sherman Bill Burns Nick Burns Kurt Campbell Strobe Talbott James Stavridis” Politico • Biden campaigning Ted Strickland OH “I many yarmulke Hillary yarmulke I’m Jewish Hillary is” CSPAN JTA “J Street prepares shift approach Clinton” Michael Wilner “Top aide Clinton Democratic nominee president said elected plan shift administration’s tone Israel — away public fighting favor private disagreement — reestablish trust Israeli people “I don’t think matter J Street whether conversation private public matter it’s clear line United States drawing stop parties” Jeremy BenAmi president J Street said interview” JPost interview “TheAxe Files” podcast Sec State John Kerry Kerry refused rule possibility Obama would act IsraeliPalestinian conflict leaving office“I think want encourage preservation twostate solution first choice try government prime minister Israel think President Obama concerned increasingly pressure put capacity hold onto twostate effort” settlement activity “I’m going get intent fact problem run contrary American policy Republican Democratic presidents” CNN iTunes Kerry student University Chicago’s Institute Politics Iran deal protects Israel “We thought principal threat region fact Iran two month away able make bomb enough fissionable material able make 12 bomb Israel rest region thought urgency get program way issue would greatly affected negotiation whether nuclear weapon didn’t get rid nuclear weapon going different negotiation Hizballah Israel terrorism now…” “I would hope within next 15 year we’re going resolve lot difference get away sectarianism begin deal problem IsraelPalestine get peace agreement would change dynamic Hezbollah Lebanon region challenge you’ve got believe possibility changing thing believe sufficient hedge notion won’t change Israel protected protected region protected that’s think it’s good agreement” Transcript • Attorney General Lynch ‘Pleads Fifth’ Secret Iran ‘Ransom’ Payments FreeBeacon “Rival Palestinian Leaders Agree Agree Details” Peter Baker“Mahmoud Abbas president Palestinian Authority run Fatah faction met Qatar Khaled Meshal political chief Hamas Ismail Haniyeh Hamas leader Gaza photograph three men smiling posted online rival leader agreed time repair rift establish national unity government prepare election official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported clear whether meeting would lead actual agreement agreement even reached would prove enduring least five others sealed years” NYTimes “Is Obama Preparing Parting Shot Israel” Charles Krauthammer “Before election Obama dare attempt final legacy item go along Iran deal Castro conciliation fear damaging Hillary Clinton last opportunity come Election Day one person might deter Clinton committing Obama nothing leaf office would tie hand become president Clinton’s supporter care Israel peace need urge soon late” WashPost • Foundation Defense Democracies Vice President Jonathan Schanzer White House plan would kill peace process WSJ “US Amb Shapiro keep open continued tenure next president” Herb Keinon “In Twitter QA session Shapiro asked whether chance would serve next administration “Every ambassador serf president” said Shapiro time tell sure whatever position hold want continue contribute IsraelUS tie whether public private capacity” also gave indication Obama plan Mideast waning month presidency “I can’t predict specific decision haven’t taken yet” tweeted “But decision would motivated goal keeping two state two people alive viable future”” JPost “In Florida Ivanka Pitches Trump Champion Israel Jewish People” Jacob Kornbluh “My father unbelievable champion Israel Jewish people” Mrs Trump said campaign event Shul Bal Harbour Surfside Florida according recording obtained Jewish Insider “You disappointed” JewishInsider VideoYouTube — “I wanted know father embraced decision convert Judaism” asked “I respect fact supported day one question argument asking I’d miss Easter Christmas trying persuade otherwise” responded “He supportive know think two reason think respect know make educated decision well reasoned” CBSMiami • ‘You can’t buy It’s Ivanka’ Trump’s campaign hurting daughter’s clothing line WashPost Podesta email — Hillary preferred sending letter meeting Jewish Orgs reBDS — Jake Sullivan “HRC thinking send letter broader group — like name you’ve offered — RATHER hold meeting worried manage meeting given competing perspective like” 06–25–2015 “Holocaust Survivor Fought Purse Snatcher Gets Note Hillary Clinton” Danielle Tcholakian “Zuckerman also got letter Clinton DNAinfo New York reported planned vote Democratic candidate “I don’t like rude men” Zuckerman said previous interview attack referring Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump “Clinton sorry happened me” said Thursday “She wish get better she’s proud brave” Clinton campaign confirmed letter told Zuckerman “I agree don’t like rude people either” DNAInfo “Is Trump reversing gain Republicans made among American Jews” JanJaben Eilon “Kenneth Waltzer professor emeritus Michigan State University belief slight decline Jewish vote going Democrats last election disappear year “Trump ruining Republican incursion making Republican Party iffy choice Jews year” say predicting percentage Jews voting Democratic nominee mid 70 “There political demographic reason think Republicans making headway Jewish vote last three election Trump disrupts that” say Waltzer” JPost “Among Cleveland’s Orthodox voter reluctance reigns” Ben Sales “They’re angry Iran deal they’re aligned conservative position generally” said Rabbi Eric Frank Ohio director Agudath Israel America haredi Orthodox group “There probably voting Donald Trump like message hand would probably interpret vote Republican leadership Congress place feel Israel’s back”JTA Trump kippas outselling Hillary yarmulke “My kippa yarmulke company sell Trump Hillary kippas keeping track selling more” Uri Turk founder “chief kippa officer” told WND “We see early exit poll Orthodox Jews type bellwether important community leaning first debate came around order started flying much interest Trump kippas” WND Marc Daniels tell u sold dozen yarmulke Biden rally “Right Washington Free Beacon NY Post wrote AIPAC March received order 800 Trump yarmulke within 48 hours” Daniels said “Since primary thing slackened running 5050 300 Trump 300 Hillary rally online” Good Friday Morning Enjoying Daily Kickoff Please share u friend tell sign JI tip scoop oped We’d love hear Anything hard news punditry lighter stuff including event coverage job transition even special birthday much appreciated Email editorjewishinsidercomBUSINESS BRIEFS year Slack go public CEO Stewart Butterfield say CNBCWSJ • WMEIMG Taps NBA Exec CEO China Subsidiary Billboard • Roman Abramovich paid Robbie Williams perform new year Moscow dinner Vladimir Putin’s inner circle hacked email revealed DailyMail • Jared Kushner reportedly responsible building digital operation brought GOP knee could give rise whole new Trump empire VanityFair “Jerry 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anything sort support reputation” Variety KAFE KNESSET — Bibi’s Dilemma Oren Hazan — Amir Tibon Tal Shalev top Prime Minister Netanyahu’s agenda day possible American move settlement UN Security Council upcoming US election fight future Israel’s Broadcast Authority Well yes thing also another question Likud party troublemakerinchief Member Knesset Oren Hazan week Israeli court strongly rejected libel lawsuit Hazan Channel 2 News channel aired investigative report career casino manager entering Knesset report cited witness claimed Hazan used hard drug hired prostitute friend court basically accepted claim true throwing Hazan’s millionShekel lawsuit embarrassing silence emerged rank Likud since ruling party’s minister Knesset member choose stay quiet matter Yesterday reported Netanyahu number party official held meeting order ass Likud’s policy towards Hazan currently remains Knesset continues member ruling party It’s clear party anything distance Hazan surely try rally support within Likud party’s leader Likud’s opponnents notably Naftali Bennett Yair Lapid happily make campaign issue time come Israeli journalist Ari Shavit admits he’s accused assault apologizes ‘misunderstanding “Danielle Berrin senior writer columnist Los Angeles Jewish Journal published article last week detailing unnamed Israeli journalist described husband father assaulted tried persuade come hotel room interview 2014 column set Israeli medium circle alight rumor identity accused Ari Shavit prominent Haaretz columnist author bestselling “My Promised Land” confirmed speculation Thursday statement carried newspaper said “completely misinterpreted interaction” Berrin “didn’t intend anything unacceptable” her” ToI Haaretz • Hillel International suspended Ari Shavit’s campus tourFacebook Yitz Applbaum Wine Week — Flam Noble 2011 yet totally figured discus new vintage wine previously reviewed However last night sitting old friend high atop New York City skyline talking kid state Jewish philanthropy opened Flam Noble 2011 wine sufficiently unique previously reviewed 2010 vintage thought warranted discussion wine blend 61 percent Cabernet Sauvignon part Cabernet Franc part Petit Verdot uncommon blend somehow three grape aged 20 month new French oak combined create unique masterful wine wine thick juicy fruity enough tannin pack real punch believe wine impressive longevity though tannin thick preclude wine enjoyable today color intoxicating alcohol available drink wine Riedel Vinum goblet One need food accompany Flam Noble 2011 — absolutely stunning wine Flam WEEKEND BIRTHDAYS Actress Jami Gertz turn 51… Editor Drudge Report Matt Drudgeturns 50… Larry Berlin… Director screenwriter animated liveaction film Ralph Bakshiturns 78… Academy Award winning actor played Yoni Netanyahu 1976 film “Victory Entebbe” Richard Dreyfuss turn 69… Pulitzer Prize winning author longtime editor editor New Yorker David Remnick turn 58… Pinny Ringel senior community liaison New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 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190,732 | “The Pro-Trump Intellectuals Who Want to Overthrow America” | “Kesler and Codevilla are West Coast Straussians, one of two rival factions of intellectuals who revere Leo Strauss, the German-born political philosopher who died in 1973. Whereas East Coast Straussians have been heavily oriented towards establishment Republicans like George W. Bush, and thus tend to be #NeverTrump — Kristol’s Weekly Standard has been sharply anti-Trump and Paul Wolfowitz has said he might vote for Hillary Clinton — there’s considerable support for Trump among West Coast Straussians. They justify their support of Trump by saying that America is in such deep trouble it needs regime change. To borrow a Trumpian phrase: “What do you have to lose?”
In these West Coast Straussians we see the emergence, for the first time since the Southern secessionists of the 1850s, of a group of conservative American intellectuals who advocate overthrowing the existing political order. Under Bush, Americans saw what Straussian ideas of regime change could do abroad. Under Trump, we might see the same urge for regime change applied to America itself…
The disputes between Jaffa’s West Coast Straussianism and Bloom’s East Coast Straussianism can be discussed along philosophic lines: Is America, as Jaffa believes, grounded in ancient philosophy or was the American founding, as Bloom would have it, built on the low but solid ground of early modern philosophers like Hobbes and Locke? Does the survival of America depend on the virtue of the people, as West Coast Straussians believe, or in the maintenance of constitutional norms, as East Coast Straussians believe? But the dispute can also more easily be understood in terms of the familiar social divide in the Republican Party. West Coast Straussians are the grassroots activists, grounded in social conservatism and ultra-nationalist in foreign policy. Sociologically, East Coast Straussians are more aligned with the party elite, and tend to be found in Washington think tanks and serving as career bureaucrats.” | https://medium.com/grab-bag-etc/the-pro-trump-intellectuals-who-want-to-overthrow-america-de7967d25760 | ['Jess Brooks'] | 2016-10-30 15:32:16.344000+00:00 | ['2016 Election', 'Politics', 'Donald Trump'] | Title “The ProTrump Intellectuals Want Overthrow America”Content “Kesler Codevilla West Coast Straussians one two rival faction intellectual revere Leo Strauss Germanborn political philosopher died 1973 Whereas East Coast Straussians heavily oriented towards establishment Republicans like George W Bush thus tend NeverTrump — Kristol’s Weekly Standard sharply antiTrump Paul Wolfowitz said might vote Hillary Clinton — there’s considerable support Trump among West Coast Straussians justify support Trump saying America deep trouble need regime change borrow Trumpian phrase “What lose” West Coast Straussians see emergence first time since Southern secessionist 1850s group conservative American intellectual advocate overthrowing existing political order Bush Americans saw Straussian idea regime change could abroad Trump might see urge regime change applied America itself… dispute Jaffa’s West Coast Straussianism Bloom’s East Coast Straussianism discussed along philosophic line America Jaffa belief grounded ancient philosophy American founding Bloom would built low solid ground early modern philosopher like Hobbes Locke survival America depend virtue people West Coast Straussians believe maintenance constitutional norm East Coast Straussians believe dispute also easily understood term familiar social divide Republican Party West Coast Straussians grassroots activist grounded social conservatism ultranationalist foreign policy Sociologically East Coast Straussians aligned party elite tend found Washington think tank serving career bureaucrats”Tags 2016 Election Politics Donald Trump |
190,733 | 2016 Congressional Elections, Ohio’s 16th District: Renacci’s hallmark a collaborative style in Congress | 2016 Congressional Elections, Ohio’s 16th District: Renacci’s hallmark a collaborative style in Congress
By Nick Fiedler
Ohio’s 16th Congressional District begins its Tuesday mornings with the hustle and bustle of busses taking students to school and the buzz of employees gearing up for their work shifts. One resident of the district, however, is beginning his day miles away. Congressman Jim Renacci follows a slightly different morning routine in Washington D.C. as he meets, often over warm coffee and fresh donuts, with his Bipartisan Working Group, comprised of 13 Democrats and 12 other Republicans.
Photo courtesy of the Renacci campaign
In the U.S. House of Representatives, reaching across the aisle to consult politicians of both parties, then collaborating to enact serious reform, are part of Renacci’s day-to-day activities, according to the congressman’s website.
Just recently, Renacci and the other representatives in his Bipartisan Working Group introduced the Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016, one of four bills the group has drafted that have passed the House. Should he be re-elected this fall, Renacci says he plans on doing more of the same. Lucky for him, there is little to no competition for control of his district.
Indeed, the election in the 16th District is noticeably uneventful this time around.
“Renacci should cruise to re-election with 60 to 65 percent of the vote at least,” says Colin Swearingen, a professor of political science at John Carroll University. It would be an unusually high margin of victory, considering that Ohio’s 16th District is, Swearingen said, not “overwhelmingly Republican.” But Renacci’s style seems to fit the district, if previous elections are any indicator. He’s not overwhelmingly Republican either, if that means adopting the current congressional approach of refusing to cooperate with Democrats.
Democrat Keith Mundy, Renacci’s challenger, has raised a mere $12,000 compared to Renacci’s roughly $1.9 million in campaign funding, according to Swearingen and the website OpenSecrets.org on Oct. 30. (It keeps changing, so the total might be different depending on when you check it, but the huge disparity in the two candidates’ campaign funds has remains similar for weeks.) This could be one reason Mundy has had trouble gaining traction in the race.
Renacci and his campaign are feeling so confident in the outcome that the congressman declined the opportunity to participate in the yearly Cleveland City Club debates alongside Mundy. He also declined the League of Women Voters’ invitation to participate in one of its candidate forums. He’s not alone in this: all of Northeast Ohio’s incumbent congressional representatives have frustrated attempts to convene a public forum where they would faces their challengers in this election.
Even if Mundy had run a more competitive campaign, Renacci is no stranger to a difficult congressional race. Back in 2010, when Renacci ran for his first term, he was elected over Democratic incumbent John Boccieri in one of the most expensive races of the election cycle. Two years later, in 2012, Renacci caught no break, as a process known as “redistricting,” carried out by the state legislature, changed the contours of his district and forced him to run against another popular Democratic incumbent, Betty Sutton.
Renacci is now the only sitting member of Congress to have run against and defeated back-to-back incumbents, according to Renacci’s campaign manager, Sean McCort.
If Renacci returns for a fourth term, he has a lot of “pet projects,” as McCort called them, that he hopes to see through the legislative process. Many of these projects are bipartisan and many of them focus on taxes and tax-reform — all things important to Renacci. Two major pieces of legislation that encompass both of these characteristics are the Fiscal State of the Nation and the congressman’s own Simplifying America’s Tax System plan.
As Renacci reports on his website, “The United States has a national debt that is over $19 trillion” and is expected to nearly triple in years to come. The Fiscal State of the Nation — the legislation’s official name is House Concurrent Resolution 140—if passed, would ensure that the chief auditor of the United States appears before a joint session of Congress to educate lawmakers annually about the fiscal situation of the country.
The fiscal state of the U.S. is not a partisan issue, in Renacci’s view. In fact, McCort confided that Renacci is known to say often, “There’s no such thing as Republican or Democrat problems, but rather, American problems.”
Renacci is also known to claim that America’s tax code is broken and outdated. For about a year now, according to McCort, the congressman has been working to draft a solution to fix the code. He calls it the Simplifying America’s Tax System plan. When asked about the plan, McCort explained that instead of starting from scratch, as many other tax plans do, Renacci “looked at everybody’s tax plans both past and current,” including those of Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz, and used them as a base.
The key to Renacci’s plan is that it moves corporate revenue taxes to a consumption tax, effectively discarding the current corporate tax rate, which is among the highest in the world, according to a 2015 comparison by The Tax Foundation. The Renacci plan proposes to increase revenue for the federal government while at the same time slashing tax rates for all taxpayers. One way this is accomplished is that under the plan, our seven-tiered tax rates will be reduced to three.
In typical Renacci fashion, he has the plan all prepared as a “white paper,” or summary, and is “trying to get comments from people on both sides of the aisle,” said McCort. In other words, the plan is being compiled in a way that, if passed, it will offer both parties things that they want dearly, while also promising big benefits for the government and taxpayers.
Not only has Renacci been able to work on important tax reform because of his professional background as a certified public accountant, he has also been able to sponsor bills that matter to him on a personal level. For example, he worked closely with Congressman John Lewis, a Democrat from Georgia, to sponsor and introduce the Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016. This was personal for Renacci because both the congressman and his wife, Tina, actually had their identities stolen. Renacci then sponsored this bill, which limits the window of time in which companies can submit an employee’s W-2 form and attempts to catch some of the more than $20 billion in attempted tax fraud each year.
Rumors have been floating regarding the congressman’s plans for 2018—that perhaps Ohio could see Renacci run for a state-wide office. However, McCort reports that the congressman’s main focus is running for Congress, working to enact national tax reforms and staying committed to the people of his district. Due to Renacci’s busy schedule, he was unable to meet to discuss the issues in this election and did not offer any commentary via email.
Whether it’s preventing tax fraud or creating tax code, one thing seems to reign true for Renacci: his drive to work with other people. When asked about some accusatory remarks made by opponent Mundy in his biography, McCort shared yet another Renacci-ism:
“Jim will always say there are three kinds of people in Washington. There are people that are a part of the problem, there are people that are there to collect a paycheck, and there are people that are trying to be a part of the solution.”
On Nov. 8, voters in the 16th District get to decide which of those three they think Jim Renacci is. | https://medium.com/election-reflections/renaccis-hallmark-a-collaborative-style-in-congress-c37728d25dda | ['Nicholas Fiedler'] | 2018-10-31 02:47:47.021000+00:00 | ['2016 Election'] | Title 2016 Congressional Elections Ohio’s 16th District Renacci’s hallmark collaborative style CongressContent 2016 Congressional Elections Ohio’s 16th District Renacci’s hallmark collaborative style Congress Nick Fiedler Ohio’s 16th Congressional District begin Tuesday morning hustle bustle bus taking student school buzz employee gearing work shift One resident district however beginning day mile away Congressman Jim Renacci follows slightly different morning routine Washington DC meet often warm coffee fresh donut Bipartisan Working Group comprised 13 Democrats 12 Republicans Photo courtesy Renacci campaign US House Representatives reaching across aisle consult politician party collaborating enact serious reform part Renacci’s daytoday activity according congressman’s website recently Renacci representative Bipartisan Working Group introduced Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act 2016 one four bill group drafted passed House reelected fall Renacci say plan Lucky little competition control district Indeed election 16th District noticeably uneventful time around “Renacci cruise reelection 60 65 percent vote least” say Colin Swearingen professor political science John Carroll University would unusually high margin victory considering Ohio’s 16th District Swearingen said “overwhelmingly Republican” Renacci’s style seems fit district previous election indicator He’s overwhelmingly Republican either mean adopting current congressional approach refusing cooperate Democrats Democrat Keith Mundy Renacci’s challenger raised mere 12000 compared Renacci’s roughly 19 million campaign funding according Swearingen website OpenSecretsorg Oct 30 keep changing total might different depending check huge disparity two candidates’ campaign fund remains similar week could one reason Mundy trouble gaining traction race Renacci campaign feeling confident outcome congressman declined opportunity participate yearly Cleveland City Club debate alongside Mundy also declined League Women Voters’ invitation participate one candidate forum He’s alone Northeast Ohio’s incumbent congressional representative frustrated attempt convene public forum would face challenger election Even Mundy run competitive campaign Renacci stranger difficult congressional race Back 2010 Renacci ran first term elected Democratic incumbent John Boccieri one expensive race election cycle Two year later 2012 Renacci caught break process known “redistricting” carried state legislature changed contour district forced run another popular Democratic incumbent Betty Sutton Renacci sitting member Congress run defeated backtoback incumbent according Renacci’s campaign manager Sean McCort Renacci return fourth term lot “pet projects” McCort called hope see legislative process Many project bipartisan many focus tax taxreform — thing important Renacci Two major piece legislation encompass characteristic Fiscal State Nation congressman’s Simplifying America’s Tax System plan Renacci report website “The United States national debt 19 trillion” expected nearly triple year come Fiscal State Nation — legislation’s official name House Concurrent Resolution 140—if passed would ensure chief auditor United States appears joint session Congress educate lawmaker annually fiscal situation country fiscal state US partisan issue Renacci’s view fact McCort confided Renacci known say often “There’s thing Republican Democrat problem rather American problems” Renacci also known claim America’s tax code broken outdated year according McCort congressman working draft solution fix code call Simplifying America’s Tax System plan asked plan McCort explained instead starting scratch many tax plan Renacci “looked everybody’s tax plan past current” including Bernie Sanders Ted Cruz used base key Renacci’s plan move corporate revenue tax consumption tax effectively discarding current corporate tax rate among highest world according 2015 comparison Tax Foundation Renacci plan proposes increase revenue federal government time slashing tax rate taxpayer One way accomplished plan seventiered tax rate reduced three typical Renacci fashion plan prepared “white paper” summary “trying get comment people side aisle” said McCort word plan compiled way passed offer party thing want dearly also promising big benefit government taxpayer Renacci able work important tax reform professional background certified public accountant also able sponsor bill matter personal level example worked closely Congressman John Lewis Democrat Georgia sponsor introduce Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act 2016 personal Renacci congressman wife Tina actually identity stolen Renacci sponsored bill limit window time company submit employee’s W2 form attempt catch 20 billion attempted tax fraud year Rumors floating regarding congressman’s plan 2018—that perhaps Ohio could see Renacci run statewide office However McCort report congressman’s main focus running Congress working enact national tax reform staying committed people district Due Renacci’s busy schedule unable meet discus issue election offer commentary via email Whether it’s preventing tax fraud creating tax code one thing seems reign true Renacci drive work people asked accusatory remark made opponent Mundy biography McCort shared yet another Renacciism “Jim always say three kind people Washington people part problem people collect paycheck people trying part solution” Nov 8 voter 16th District get decide three think Jim Renacci isTags 2016 Election |
190,734 | The “Death” of “Virtue” | Despite the insistence of the Trump supporters that the conservatives who refuse to support him will be to blame for his inevitable loss, the reality is that we remain too small a minority to be able to make that kind of a difference. And it is precisely because of this reality that any time someone who is perceived as being against Trump (whether because of past statements about the Republican nominee or due to the fact that he stands for just about everything which is contrary to what mainstream conservatives have believed for decades,) comes out for Trump, the defection –as it were — is all the more painful.
There was one such defection in early October, when an open letter of “Scholars and Writers for Trump” was published bearing a list of names which were, for the most part, thoroughly unimpressive. But among those who signed the letter was R.R. Reno, editor of First Things magazine, which was especially notable because Reno had contributed to National Review’s “Against Trump” issue, and has written that he “regard[s] Trump as a dangerous figure in our public life.”
Naturally, this leads one to wonder what it might be that changed his way of thinking.
Reno took to the (since deleted) First Things podcast (along with Senior Editor Mark Bauerlein, another signatory on the letter,) to give his reasons for endorsing Trump. And while he tried valiantly for twenty minutes to explain, nothing was said during the discussion that would pass as justification for supporting Trump.
Reno began by contrasting the two candidates as being about “stay the course” (that would be Hillary) vs. “we have serious problems” (that one, of course, being Trump.) But in the very same breath, he concedes that he doesn’t “necessarily trust him to do anything about” these problems, seeing as Trump is “an untrustworthy figure [and] a volatile figure, but,” he continues, “I do think it’s important to support someone who is at least willing to admit that we have real serious problems in our country.”
Hardly a reason to support him, and talk about lowering the bar.
Both Bauerlein and Reno say that a big part of the reason they chose to sign the letter was because of what Reno says is a “taboo against any positive reason to support Trump.” Which would be fine, I guess, if he would have mentioned any such positive reason. Bauerlein describes this as a “dogma that had settled in…that only stupid and uneducated people can support this blowhard.” His reaction to his perception that most people of intelligence won’t support Trump is “to recoil from it and also to be able to say that when 40%, roughly, of the electorate are on one side, they can’t all be stupid” by signing the letter.
That’s kind of like a firefighter decrying the fact that all firefighters are against toddlers playing with matches, and reacting to that “dogma” by signing a letter circulated by matches-loving toddlers who, after all, can’t be stupid, right? The idea that a lot of people want something, ergo, it must be good is quite literally the opposite of an intellectual argument — which is what they claim to be making.
The closest they come to an actual reason for supporting Trump (although they emphatically deny that they are solely making a lesser-of-two-evils argument,) is when they discuss the failures of the elites which precipitated Trump’s rise. But here they not only confuse analysis of Trumpism with justification for support, but they also undercut the argument that theirs is an intellectual one in any way.
When trying to get at that elusive “positive reason”, Reno lists the core issues Trump is running on, and finds that while he is understanding of Trump supporters concerns, he disagrees with him on all of them. (“It doesn’t mean I’m opposed to immigration…I’m not opposed to the trade deals; I’m not opposed to international trade, it’s kind of absurd…American power abroad…maybe it was the best we can do, I don’t know.”) What it boils down to is that, he says, the middle class doesn’t feel the prosperity the current system has created, and while “often the argument is ‘well, globalization, and we have to get through this difficult patch’ — so they have answers and maybe they are right. But I think voters are beginning to wonder.”
So apparently, it isn’t just signing the letter which was based solely on the desire to validate the feelings of the (ever dwindling) masses who are supporting Trump, support for the candidate who, Reno unwittingly argues, is wrong on just about everything, is justified because, “voters are beginning to wonder.”
That’s not to say he is wrong that the elite consensus hasn’t served the American voter (especially the instinctually right-wing voter) well. But what he is arguing for is not just recognition of that as a fact, and an effort to ensure that a new class of “elites” is more responsive to these concerns, but system where nothing matters but populism. Again, it’s hard to see how that’s an intellectual position in any way.
Most frustrating of all is that if Reno had only read his own words from the National Review Against Trump symposium, he would have found a fine rejoinder to just about everything he said on the podcast.
All true, but it’s sad that this frustrated cohort now fixes on Trump as its savior. He presents himself as a Strong Man who promises to knock heads and make things right again. In this, he has a lot more in common with South American populist demagogues than with our tradition of political leaders. But I suppose that’s the reason for his popularity. The middle-class consensus in America has collapsed. This is the most important political and social earthquake since World War II. The conservative movement’s leadership isn’t up to the challenge, and a good number of voters are willing to gamble on Trump’s bluster. Bad bet. Our nation’s solidarity is being tested. It will only make things worse if we go Trumpster diving.
Still, Reno says he isn’t “at war” with conservatives who are against Trump, although he also dismisses criticism of Trump as “an exercise in virtue signaling.” Even if it were true, it’s ironic that the editor of First Things is so dismissive of the desire people might have to show that they value actual virtue. That people in positions like Reno are so dismissive of that innate desire might be as big a contributor to the death of virtue as the candidacy of Trump itself.
Reno now finds himself (unwillingly) among those in that group, having had the great fortune of coming out as a Trump supporter right before the rollout of all of Trump’s scandals, telling the Washington Post that “Trump has hit new moral lows (who thought that possible???) and I’m beginning to regret signaling any public support.”
It’s too bad he didn’t pay attention to the “virtue signaling” earlier, or he could’ve saved himself a great deal of trouble.
Update (10/31/2016 10:52 EDT) : Here is the audio of the deleted podcast. | https://medium.com/@DraftRyan2016/the-death-of-virtue-efde68f9637f | ['Eli Steinberg'] | 2016-10-31 15:15:19.953000+00:00 | ['2016 Election', 'Politics', 'Donald Trump'] | Title “Death” “Virtue”Content Despite insistence Trump supporter conservative refuse support blame inevitable loss reality remain small minority able make kind difference precisely reality time someone perceived Trump whether past statement Republican nominee due fact stand everything contrary mainstream conservative believed decade come Trump defection –as — painful one defection early October open letter “Scholars Writers Trump” published bearing list name part thoroughly unimpressive among signed letter RR Reno editor First Things magazine especially notable Reno contributed National Review’s “Against Trump” issue written “regards Trump dangerous figure public life” Naturally lead one wonder might changed way thinking Reno took since deleted First Things podcast along Senior Editor Mark Bauerlein another signatory letter give reason endorsing Trump tried valiantly twenty minute explain nothing said discussion would pas justification supporting Trump Reno began contrasting two candidate “stay course” would Hillary v “we serious problems” one course Trump breath concedes doesn’t “necessarily trust anything about” problem seeing Trump “an untrustworthy figure volatile figure but” continues “I think it’s important support someone least willing admit real serious problem country” Hardly reason support talk lowering bar Bauerlein Reno say big part reason chose sign letter Reno say “taboo positive reason support Trump” would fine guess would mentioned positive reason Bauerlein describes “dogma settled in…that stupid uneducated people support blowhard” reaction perception people intelligence won’t support Trump “to recoil also able say 40 roughly electorate one side can’t stupid” signing letter That’s kind like firefighter decrying fact firefighter toddler playing match reacting “dogma” signing letter circulated matchesloving toddler can’t stupid right idea lot people want something ergo must good quite literally opposite intellectual argument — claim making closest come actual reason supporting Trump although emphatically deny solely making lesseroftwoevils argument discus failure elite precipitated Trump’s rise confuse analysis Trumpism justification support also undercut argument intellectual one way trying get elusive “positive reason” Reno list core issue Trump running find understanding Trump supporter concern disagrees “It doesn’t mean I’m opposed immigration…I’m opposed trade deal I’m opposed international trade it’s kind absurd…American power abroad…maybe best don’t know” boil say middle class doesn’t feel prosperity current system created “often argument ‘well globalization get difficult patch’ — answer maybe right think voter beginning wonder” apparently isn’t signing letter based solely desire validate feeling ever dwindling mass supporting Trump support candidate Reno unwittingly argues wrong everything justified “voters beginning wonder” That’s say wrong elite consensus hasn’t served American voter especially instinctually rightwing voter well arguing recognition fact effort ensure new class “elites” responsive concern system nothing matter populism it’s hard see that’s intellectual position way frustrating Reno read word National Review Trump symposium would found fine rejoinder everything said podcast true it’s sad frustrated cohort fix Trump savior present Strong Man promise knock head make thing right lot common South American populist demagogue tradition political leader suppose that’s reason popularity middleclass consensus America collapsed important political social earthquake since World War II conservative movement’s leadership isn’t challenge good number voter willing gamble Trump’s bluster Bad bet nation’s solidarity tested make thing worse go Trumpster diving Still Reno say isn’t “at war” conservative Trump although also dismisses criticism Trump “an exercise virtue signaling” Even true it’s ironic editor First Things dismissive desire people might show value actual virtue people position like Reno dismissive innate desire might big contributor death virtue candidacy Trump Reno find unwillingly among group great fortune coming Trump supporter right rollout Trump’s scandal telling Washington Post “Trump hit new moral low thought possible I’m beginning regret signaling public support” It’s bad didn’t pay attention “virtue signaling” earlier could’ve saved great deal trouble Update 10312016 1052 EDT audio deleted podcastTags 2016 Election Politics Donald Trump |
190,735 | On Using Words like “Insane” and “Crazy” | On Using Words like “Insane” and “Crazy”
Sunday Content #36: October 30, 2016
Sometimes it’s days but most of the time it’s hours, minutes, and again I hear it. I hear it in conversation, on the radio, and on Twitter.
I read it in headlines:
What does this even mean
(Can you see where I’m going with this?)
#slatepitch
That this kind of language bothers me probably isn’t very surprising to you. (I’ve written about why here before.)
Sometimes it gets to me. Sometimes I tweet.
Mostly, though, I try to ignore. I realize that a lot of people don’t know, still, that this language is problematic. It’s offensive. It’s mean. If you spend time reading about mental health, about the history of how our society treats people with psychiatric disabilities — and about the present — you’ll realize just how mean this is. But even if you’ve never thought or read about this topic, if psychiatric illness hasn’t touched your life at all, I bet you still know, deep down, that our country is failing people who are actually ‘insane’. Who are actually ‘crazy’.
Here’s another kind of headline I see a lot in America in 2016. Maybe you see them too:
If you read one piece today, I hope you make it this Andrew Solomon op-ed. It opens with a description of a now-scrapped theme park attraction:
“5150”, Solomon notes for those who need explanation, is the California involuntary commitment code. It means the person being alerted to authorities is known or suspected to have a mental illness and is in distress. A danger to herself or others. The police who killed Alfred Olango were responding to a 5150. (As were the police who shot Teresa Sheehan.)
This is the paragraph from Solomon’s piece that gets at the heart of all this, about what’s wrong with using words like “insane” and like “crazy” to mean various negative things. Or when we borrow psychiatric imagery for our horror shows.
This is about Halloween and it isn’t, similar to how condemnations of racist costumes are about Halloween and they aren’t. How we talk (or what we find scary) belies the attitudes we have about groups of people. Those attitudes may be ignorant, but they are neutral.
I went down to my lobby yesterday and there were some decorations up. Off to the side, by the leasing office, somebody had lined up some pumpkins. I heard a doorman explain there were ballots and you can vote on the winner. I expect I’ll see the result in the elevator next month.
Aside the jack o’ lantern competition was also a pumpkin-headed figure—a fairly elaborate decoration, all things considered. It was human-sized, and it was stuffed, maybe with straw. It wore white clothes and it was strapped to a big wooden board.
It was wearing, I realized, a straight jacket.
I do not know if others in the building, which is crowded with people of all ages, races, nationalities, even noticed this decoration as they passed by, on their way in and out. I wonder if anyone else also cared. If they did, I wonder if, like me, they’re probably not going to say anything to the management, to go through the trouble of explaining to them why, exactly, this is problematic. It’s offensive. It’s mean.
If you read another thing this morning, I hope you’ll make it this essay, by the late Deborah Danner, about what it was like to live with schizophrenia. “We are all aware of the all too frequent news stories about the mentally ill who come up against law enforcement instead of mental health professionals and end up dead,” she wrote. She called for better training, citing the “Gompers incident” specifically. By this, she likely was referring to a relatively well-known story from decades ago, when the NYPD shot and killed a 67-year-old mentally ill Bronx woman in her home. As some media have noted, Deborah Danner was 66 when she was shot and killed by the NYPD in her Bronx home.
Her essay ended: “I smile rarely, but I am surviving.” | https://medium.com/@sandy_allen/sunday-content-36-october-30-2016-a489920b4cad | ['Sandy Allen'] | 2016-11-06 18:20:57.811000+00:00 | ['Mental Health', 'Mental Illness', '2016 Election'] | Title Using Words like “Insane” “Crazy”Content Using Words like “Insane” “Crazy” Sunday Content 36 October 30 2016 Sometimes it’s day time it’s hour minute hear hear conversation radio Twitter read headline even mean see I’m going slatepitch kind language bother probably isn’t surprising I’ve written Sometimes get Sometimes tweet Mostly though try ignore realize lot people don’t know still language problematic It’s offensive It’s mean spend time reading mental health history society treat people psychiatric disability — present — you’ll realize mean even you’ve never thought read topic psychiatric illness hasn’t touched life bet still know deep country failing people actually ‘insane’ actually ‘crazy’ Here’s another kind headline see lot America 2016 Maybe see read one piece today hope make Andrew Solomon oped open description nowscrapped theme park attraction “5150” Solomon note need explanation California involuntary commitment code mean person alerted authority known suspected mental illness distress danger others police killed Alfred Olango responding 5150 police shot Teresa Sheehan paragraph Solomon’s piece get heart what’s wrong using word like “insane” like “crazy” mean various negative thing borrow psychiatric imagery horror show Halloween isn’t similar condemnation racist costume Halloween aren’t talk find scary belies attitude group people attitude may ignorant neutral went lobby yesterday decoration side leasing office somebody lined pumpkin heard doorman explain ballot vote winner expect I’ll see result elevator next month Aside jack o’ lantern competition also pumpkinheaded figure—a fairly elaborate decoration thing considered humansized stuffed maybe straw wore white clothes strapped big wooden board wearing realized straight jacket know others building crowded people age race nationality even noticed decoration passed way wonder anyone else also cared wonder like they’re probably going say anything management go trouble explaining exactly problematic It’s offensive It’s mean read another thing morning hope you’ll make essay late Deborah Danner like live schizophrenia “We aware frequent news story mentally ill come law enforcement instead mental health professional end dead” wrote called better training citing “Gompers incident” specifically likely referring relatively wellknown story decade ago NYPD shot killed 67yearold mentally ill Bronx woman home medium noted Deborah Danner 66 shot killed NYPD Bronx home essay ended “I smile rarely surviving”Tags Mental Health Mental Illness 2016 Election |
190,736 | Care for Our Veterans — A Patriotic Duty | By Jonah Czerwinski
I recently asked David Shulkin — the man responsible for running the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system — what his biggest challenge is in achieving the changes underway for the Veterans Health Administration. He didn’t need a second to think about it. “Hiring more doctors,” he said.
Last week he brought it up again, telling USA Today, “I need help. I need the right leaders to come in and to take these positions of responsibility on behalf of the country…. I know I have openings and I don’t have the applicants.”
I worked for the VA for a number of years. It was some of the most fulfilling work of my career. But the current political climate makes it difficult to attract enough health professionals and seasoned managers to meet the needs of today’s veterans.
Donald Trump may not realize it, but when he condemns the VA health care system as “a total disaster, nothing short of a disaster,” he sends the signal that becoming a VA doctor or hospital CEO is a bad career move. Or at best a precarious one: “I’d fire everybody,” is how Mr. Trump explained his approach to improving VA.
Firing “everybody” isn’t a viable management move for the 300,000-person organization. Not only would the 7 million veterans relying on VA health care be affected, he would leave about 100,000 veterans unemployed since over a third of VA’s employees are veterans.
But to the Trump campaign, VA employees — people who have dedicated their lives to serving veterans — are incompetent or untrustworthy. This is both inaccurate and intolerable. He is talking about people I know and respect — folks who give up larger salaries and the perks of private sector employment because they want to help veterans.
I know better than most that VA is far from a perfect organization. To tackle some of the challenges we faced, I became the first director of the Veterans Affairs Center for Innovation (VACI). As an organization, we looked to private sector innovators and front-line VA employees for new ways of expanding access, increasing quality, lowering costs, and improving veteran satisfaction.
VACI worked every day to innovate in service of veterans. One of our first projects created a prototype for the paperless claims processor the VA uses today. On the healthcare side, we worked on veteran-facing projects, like telehealth, to deliver care to veterans where and when they need it. These civil servants — the very same people Trump’s campaign seeks to demonize — view their work for the VA as a patriotic duty, much like their time in uniform.
Taking The Apprentice “You’re fired” strategy on the road to Washington would further weaken VA instead of fix it. Taxpayers will not see this immediately, but veterans would — especially those most vulnerable who rely on the VA for everything from healthcare to job training.
Hillary Clinton has proven her understanding of the compact we have made with veterans. Her plan to modernize VA holds managers accountable for poorly performing employees. And it also creates a health care system for veterans that will deliver high quality care that’s convenient, appropriate, and available without delay. Her plan expands telehealth services, partners with private health care providers, and creates a culture of innovation. It’s the kind of VA that can attract the talented staff–especially the doctors–that we need.
Hillary Clinton is committed to serve those Americans who have committed themselves to public service: both the veterans and those who care for them. It’s one more reason why we need her in the Oval Office.
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Jonah J. Czerwinski was Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and founding director of the VA Center for Innovation, which he led from 2010 through 2013. | https://medium.com/vetfam-comms/care-for-our-veterans-a-patriotic-duty-2c0221bb044 | ['Veterans For Hillary'] | 2016-10-30 15:48:02.742000+00:00 | ['Veterans', 'Military', 'Hillary Clinton', 'Donald Trump', '2016 Election'] | Title Care Veterans — Patriotic DutyContent Jonah Czerwinski recently asked David Shulkin — man responsible running US Department Veterans Affairs health care system — biggest challenge achieving change underway Veterans Health Administration didn’t need second think “Hiring doctors” said Last week brought telling USA Today “I need help need right leader come take position responsibility behalf country… know opening don’t applicants” worked VA number year fulfilling work career current political climate make difficult attract enough health professional seasoned manager meet need today’s veteran Donald Trump may realize condemns VA health care system “a total disaster nothing short disaster” sends signal becoming VA doctor hospital CEO bad career move best precarious one “I’d fire everybody” Mr Trump explained approach improving VA Firing “everybody” isn’t viable management move 300000person organization would 7 million veteran relying VA health care affected would leave 100000 veteran unemployed since third VA’s employee veteran Trump campaign VA employee — people dedicated life serving veteran — incompetent untrustworthy inaccurate intolerable talking people know respect — folk give larger salary perk private sector employment want help veteran know better VA far perfect organization tackle challenge faced became first director Veterans Affairs Center Innovation VACI organization looked private sector innovator frontline VA employee new way expanding access increasing quality lowering cost improving veteran satisfaction VACI worked every day innovate service veteran One first project created prototype paperless claim processor VA us today healthcare side worked veteranfacing project like telehealth deliver care veteran need civil servant — people Trump’s campaign seek demonize — view work VA patriotic duty much like time uniform Taking Apprentice “You’re fired” strategy road Washington would weaken VA instead fix Taxpayers see immediately veteran would — especially vulnerable rely VA everything healthcare job training Hillary Clinton proven understanding compact made veteran plan modernize VA hold manager accountable poorly performing employee also creates health care system veteran deliver high quality care that’s convenient appropriate available without delay plan expands telehealth service partner private health care provider creates culture innovation It’s kind VA attract talented staff–especially doctors–that need Hillary Clinton committed serve Americans committed public service veteran care It’s one reason need Oval Office Jonah J Czerwinski Senior Advisor Secretary US Department Veterans Affairs founding director VA Center Innovation led 2010 2013Tags Veterans Military Hillary Clinton Donald Trump 2016 Election |
190,737 | The Oxygen of Publicity | The Oxygen of Publicity
He arrived like a member of The Beatles: to screams.
The local paper — The Syracuse Post-Standard — described him as “ruddy-faced, tousle-haired and broadly smiling.” The crowd screamed, “We want Jack!”
John F. Kennedy’s official White House portrait. (Cecil Stoughton, White House)
The police had to hold back the estimated 8,000 strong crowd so the candidate’s motorcade could park. “Deeply tanned, and [wearing] a gray suit,” according to the Post-Standard, the candidate made his way to the platform before the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Clinton Square.
There John F. Kennedy introduced himself to the crowd as the Democratic nominee for president.
Kennedy delivered his speech in his iconic Boston accent on the issues of the day: Communism and the Cold War.
In this foreign policy stump speech, Kennedy painted his Republican opponent, Richard M. Nixon, as inexperienced in foreign policy.
After concluding his speech, Kennedy attended a $50-a-plate fundraising dinner at the Hotel Syracuse where he again spoke to a 1,500 person crowd.
“While we talk to the underdeveloped countries about the evils of Communism,” Kennedy told the attendees, “the Soviets talk to them about the evils of hunger and poverty and disease.”
Afterward he moved through the crowd gathered shaking hands and urging people to vote.
“I won’t be elected without the support of New York State voters,” Kennedy said.
Kennedy carried New York by over 380,000 votes and went on to win the 1960 Presidential election.
This is retail politics. A politician, like Kennedy, attends a local event or in this case the campaign hosts its own. The goal of the event is threefold.
First, to make a personal connection with the candidate’s supporters. This would help ensure those supporters would get to the polls on election day and talk about the candidate with his/her friends and grow the support for the candidate.
Second, voters — especially those donating to the campaign — like to “look the candidate in the eye.” Studies have found that personal interaction with a candidate can be more important than the message the candidate is pushing. This is the classic question: which candidate would you rather have dinner with?
Third, to get earned media. By a local appearance, like this one in Syracuse, New York, Kennedy could ensure that all of the local media outlets would carry a story about his speech. This is akin to word-of-mouth except the local media, in the form of television and newspapers, are doing the sharing of the message. This earned media is far more cost effective than any paid ad.
Because of his massive earned media Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president in the 2016 election, was able to do something unforeseen when he announced his candidacy. Trump was able to move topics into the national conversation: topics that have been excluded since the 1968 Independent Party candidacy of George Wallace.
The day after Trump’s announcement to run, The Washington Post’s Jose DelReal wrote, “Trump faces an uphill battle to be taken seriously by his rivals, political watchers and the media[…]”
Trump was able to offset the spending and fundraising of his primary opponents thanks to both the blanket cable news coverage of his speeches and his own penchant to call in or appear on cable news.
This is earned media. Often this is calculated as “Advertising Value Equivalency.” Jim Macnmarra, Director of the Australian Centre for Public Communication at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, offers this definition:
AVEs are calculated by multiplying column centimetres [or inches] of editorial print media coverage and seconds of broadcast publicity by the respective media advertising rates. In most applications, the total amount of editorial coverage is ‘valued’ as if it was advertising, irrespective of its content and tone.
Think of this as the old notion that “there’s no such thing as bad publicity.” In this respect Donald Trump is king.
From October 2015 — four months prior to the Iowa Caucus — to October 2016, Trump garnered over $4 billion in AVE according to research by mediaQuant. By comparison in the same time period, Hillary Clinton had $2.7 billion. Third party candidates Gary Johnson, Libertarian, and Jill Stein, Green, have a combined AVE of under $20 million.
The candidacy of Donald Trump survived as long as it did on the oxygen of publicity. | https://medium.com/@nosternerstuffthanthis/the-oxygen-of-publicity-be880314755b | ['Robert Sterner'] | 2016-10-30 17:17:17.906000+00:00 | ['Politics', '2016 Election'] | Title Oxygen PublicityContent Oxygen Publicity arrived like member Beatles scream local paper — Syracuse PostStandard — described “ruddyfaced touslehaired broadly smiling” crowd screamed “We want Jack” John F Kennedy’s official White House portrait Cecil Stoughton White House police hold back estimated 8000 strong crowd candidate’s motorcade could park “Deeply tanned wearing gray suit” according PostStandard candidate made way platform Soldiers’ Sailors’ Monument Clinton Square John F Kennedy introduced crowd Democratic nominee president Kennedy delivered speech iconic Boston accent issue day Communism Cold War foreign policy stump speech Kennedy painted Republican opponent Richard Nixon inexperienced foreign policy concluding speech Kennedy attended 50aplate fundraising dinner Hotel Syracuse spoke 1500 person crowd “While talk underdeveloped country evil Communism” Kennedy told attendee “the Soviets talk evil hunger poverty disease” Afterward moved crowd gathered shaking hand urging people vote “I won’t elected without support New York State voters” Kennedy said Kennedy carried New York 380000 vote went win 1960 Presidential election retail politics politician like Kennedy attends local event case campaign host goal event threefold First make personal connection candidate’s supporter would help ensure supporter would get poll election day talk candidate hisher friend grow support candidate Second voter — especially donating campaign — like “look candidate eye” Studies found personal interaction candidate important message candidate pushing classic question candidate would rather dinner Third get earned medium local appearance like one Syracuse New York Kennedy could ensure local medium outlet would carry story speech akin wordofmouth except local medium form television newspaper sharing message earned medium far cost effective paid ad massive earned medium Donald Trump Republican candidate president 2016 election able something unforeseen announced candidacy Trump able move topic national conversation topic excluded since 1968 Independent Party candidacy George Wallace day Trump’s announcement run Washington Post’s Jose DelReal wrote “Trump face uphill battle taken seriously rival political watcher media…” Trump able offset spending fundraising primary opponent thanks blanket cable news coverage speech penchant call appear cable news earned medium Often calculated “Advertising Value Equivalency” Jim Macnmarra Director Australian Centre Public Communication University Technology Sydney Australia offer definition AVEs calculated multiplying column centimetre inch editorial print medium coverage second broadcast publicity respective medium advertising rate application total amount editorial coverage ‘valued’ advertising irrespective content tone Think old notion “there’s thing bad publicity” respect Donald Trump king October 2015 — four month prior Iowa Caucus — October 2016 Trump garnered 4 billion AVE according research mediaQuant comparison time period Hillary Clinton 27 billion Third party candidate Gary Johnson Libertarian Jill Stein Green combined AVE 20 million candidacy Donald Trump survived long oxygen publicityTags Politics 2016 Election |
190,738 | Uncovered: the 42 year-old report from Hillary Clinton’s work at the Children’s Defense Fund | Uncovered: the 42 year-old report from Hillary Clinton’s work at the Children’s Defense Fund
After graduating from Yale Law School in 1973, Hillary didn’t take the path of many of her classmates and join a large corporate firm. Instead, she followed her passion — and one of her idols. Marian Wright Edelman — a prominent activist in the civil rights community — had spoken to her law school class four years earlier. For Hillary, that speech was a turning point:
“Until I heard Marian speak, it wasn’t clear to me how to channel my faith and commitment to social justice to try to make a real difference in the world. But she put me on the path of service.”
So after she graduated, Hillary got a job working with Marian at the Children’s Defense Fund. At the time, Marian’s organization was about to launch a ground-breaking project: figuring out why nearly 2 million U.S. children were not in school.
Under Marian’s leadership, Hillary worked alongside young lawyers and advocates to discover why so many young children weren’t getting a formal education. Hillary’s name is proudly displayed in the report, alongside the other staff of the Children’s Defense Fund:
The report challenged the common assumption that all kids in America had the opportunity to go to school and receive a quality education. The research was conducted by knocking on doors of “over 8,500 households in 30 areas and from hundreds of additional interviews with school officials and community leaders.” Hillary was one of the tireless canvassing staff who traveled around the country, talking to kids and families about their experiences accessing public education.
The report found that the nearly two million children who the Census counted as non-enrolled reflected only “the surface of how many children are out of school in America.”
Through this research, the team uncovered a hidden truth about these children:
“They are the non-English-speaking children who sit uncomprehendingly in classrooms conducted in English. They are the handicapped children whose problems have not been diagnosed, have been misdiagnosed, or who have been placed in unsuitable classes where they do not learn. They are the poor white children in Portland, Maine or Floyd County, Kentucky from whom little is expected and for whom less is hoped. They are the black children in Canton, Mississippi whose teachers call them dumb and allow them to graduate from high school reading as low as the second grade level. They are the children who ‘get into trouble’ or the pregnant girls who are never welcomed back into regular classes or schools again.”
The report detailed the short- and long-term effects of missing school. One of the stories was of two sisters, Betty and Kathy.
Betty and Kathy lived with their parents and siblings in a lower-income housing project in Portland, Maine. Betty, the youngest, had heart trouble, and she was often too sick to attend school. Betty only attended 22 days of her fourth grade, but no school officials ever visited the family to ask about her absence. The following year she was advanced to 5th grade.
Betty’s sister, Kathy, had a different story: After missing school multiple days to stay home and help care for Betty, the principal told her to quit and come back the next year to repeat the 10th grade.
Along with inconsistent advice from the school, the family also struggled to pay medical bills along with school fees.
Following the personal stories, this report provided a deeper view of the number of unreported kids who were missing school that went beyond census data, including results from their household surveys in nine states and the District of Columbia.
The report also broke down the different types of barriers preventing kids from regularly attending school — factors like language comprehension, school fees, transportation, and conditions of poverty.
This note below was included in the report. It came from a young child in Floyd County, Kentucky, whose parents didn’t have money for workbooks and other materials.
Through the exhaustive research of young lawyers like Hillary, the report also explored the schooling of children with disabilities, outlining the lack of access and quality of education for these kids.
As Hillary recalls of the time, “I went door to door trying to identify the source of a troubling statistic… I found children who weren’t in school because of physical disabilities like blindness and deafness. I also found school-age siblings at home babysitting their younger brothers and sisters while their parents worked. On the small back porch off her family’s home in a neighborhood of Portuguese-American fishermen, I met a girl in a wheelchair, who told me how much she wanted to go to school. She knew she couldn’t go because she couldn’t walk.”
This report by the Children’s Defense Fund helped lead to the enactment of a federal law guaranteeing access to public school education for children with disabilities, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act or today, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Hillary credits her work at the Children’s Defense Fund, and her relationship with Marian, for setting her on the path she’s still on today: passionately fighting for kids and families. The job at the Children’s Defense Fund was the first in a long career focused on kids and their needs.
That’s a fight Hillary will continue to doggedly wage as president. In this campaign, she has already laid out her plans for greater funding for early education programs, making sure even more kids have access to quality, affordable health care, and creating new opportunities and pathways for kids with mental health issues, autism and physical disabilities. | https://medium.com/hillary-for-america/uncovered-the-42-year-old-report-from-hillary-clintons-work-at-the-children-s-defense-fund-e2bba4a17908 | ['Danielle Kantor'] | 2016-10-30 15:07:24.331000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Hillary Clinton', '2016 Election'] | Title Uncovered 42 yearold report Hillary Clinton’s work Children’s Defense FundContent Uncovered 42 yearold report Hillary Clinton’s work Children’s Defense Fund graduating Yale Law School 1973 Hillary didn’t take path many classmate join large corporate firm Instead followed passion — one idol Marian Wright Edelman — prominent activist civil right community — spoken law school class four year earlier Hillary speech turning point “Until heard Marian speak wasn’t clear channel faith commitment social justice try make real difference world put path service” graduated Hillary got job working Marian Children’s Defense Fund time Marian’s organization launch groundbreaking project figuring nearly 2 million US child school Marian’s leadership Hillary worked alongside young lawyer advocate discover many young child weren’t getting formal education Hillary’s name proudly displayed report alongside staff Children’s Defense Fund report challenged common assumption kid America opportunity go school receive quality education research conducted knocking door “over 8500 household 30 area hundred additional interview school official community leaders” Hillary one tireless canvassing staff traveled around country talking kid family experience accessing public education report found nearly two million child Census counted nonenrolled reflected “the surface many child school America” research team uncovered hidden truth child “They nonEnglishspeaking child sit uncomprehendingly classroom conducted English handicapped child whose problem diagnosed misdiagnosed placed unsuitable class learn poor white child Portland Maine Floyd County Kentucky little expected le hoped black child Canton Mississippi whose teacher call dumb allow graduate high school reading low second grade level child ‘get trouble’ pregnant girl never welcomed back regular class school again” report detailed short longterm effect missing school One story two sister Betty Kathy Betty Kathy lived parent sibling lowerincome housing project Portland Maine Betty youngest heart trouble often sick attend school Betty attended 22 day fourth grade school official ever visited family ask absence following year advanced 5th grade Betty’s sister Kathy different story missing school multiple day stay home help care Betty principal told quit come back next year repeat 10th grade Along inconsistent advice school family also struggled pay medical bill along school fee Following personal story report provided deeper view number unreported kid missing school went beyond census data including result household survey nine state District Columbia report also broke different type barrier preventing kid regularly attending school — factor like language comprehension school fee transportation condition poverty note included report came young child Floyd County Kentucky whose parent didn’t money workbook material exhaustive research young lawyer like Hillary report also explored schooling child disability outlining lack access quality education kid Hillary recall time “I went door door trying identify source troubling statistic… found child weren’t school physical disability like blindness deafness also found schoolage sibling home babysitting younger brother sister parent worked small back porch family’s home neighborhood PortugueseAmerican fisherman met girl wheelchair told much wanted go school knew couldn’t go couldn’t walk” report Children’s Defense Fund helped lead enactment federal law guaranteeing access public school education child disability Education Handicapped Children Act today Individuals Disabilities Education Act Hillary credit work Children’s Defense Fund relationship Marian setting path she’s still today passionately fighting kid family job Children’s Defense Fund first long career focused kid need That’s fight Hillary continue doggedly wage president campaign already laid plan greater funding early education program making sure even kid access quality affordable health care creating new opportunity pathway kid mental health issue autism physical disabilitiesTags Politics Hillary Clinton 2016 Election |
190,739 | CNN and MSNBC have become the TV equivalent of the“National Enquirer” | Fridays bombshell reports that the “ FBI re-opens Clinton Email Investigation “ was as we now know an INTENTIONAL MISINTERPRETATION of the facts.
Is the Media on the payroll of “ The Prince of Tirades” Mr. Trump ?
They intentionally misinterpreted one paragraph of a letter filled with hearsay and innuendo, written by the Director of the FBI, James Comey and reported as a bombshell headline.
They lied.
They deliberately tried to sabotage the Clinton Presidential campaign.
When the contents of the FBI Directors letter was made public it was apparent that Clinton had been victimized by a blatant disregard for journalistic integrity.
The attack on Hilary Clinton was unfair and inappropriate.
It is one thing for Donald Trump to lie about Clinton but when the media joins in that’s wrong.
They know it and so do the voters.
The media has unintentionally help Hillary Clinton because her supporters are now galvanized to vote more than ever and they will turnout to express their outrage in record numbers. | https://medium.com/@TonyBasile/cnn-and-msnbc-have-become-the-tv-equivalent-of-the-national-enquirer-1eeb091e5d9f | ['Tony Basile'] | 2016-10-30 03:37:33.216000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', '2016 Election', 'Social Media'] | Title CNN MSNBC become TV equivalent the“National Enquirer”Content Fridays bombshell report “ FBI reopens Clinton Email Investigation “ know INTENTIONAL MISINTERPRETATION fact Media payroll “ Prince Tirades” Mr Trump intentionally misinterpreted one paragraph letter filled hearsay innuendo written Director FBI James Comey reported bombshell headline lied deliberately tried sabotage Clinton Presidential campaign content FBI Directors letter made public apparent Clinton victimized blatant disregard journalistic integrity attack Hilary Clinton unfair inappropriate one thing Donald Trump lie Clinton medium join that’s wrong know voter medium unintentionally help Hillary Clinton supporter galvanized vote ever turnout express outrage record numbersTags Hillary Clinton 2016 Election Social Media |
190,740 | IF the latest email headlines cost Hillary the election…. | It would mean that there are a lot of people (maybe more than 10 million) who had so little conviction for Hillary a week ago that a charge against her caused them to switch to Trump.
Which would mean that, in the flush of this new event, they forgot all the reasons why they were not going to vote for Trump. In fact, it may be that there are simply too many of them to keep them all in mind.(Hillary, hopefully, will have some final ads merely listing them all.) In fact, one of the messages of this campaign is that a) we/the media really only focus on whatever the current news cycle contains; and b) a media savvy candidate can manipulate the cycle whenever he or she wants — even simplyby saying something ludicrous and then denying it soon thereafter.
Events/charges/facts that fit a narrative are the ones that really gain traction and can have an impact more permanent than the current news. Trump’s phrases have done a good job of positioning his opponents, and his “crooked” is better than her “temperament” because the latter is not as comprehensive as “rich, spoiled, entitled bully boy”, which I’m sure could be more succinctly stated with a little work.
Either way, a Trump win would mean that many, many people would be swayed by simply the latest cycle in a campaign full of charges and tapes and leaks: more surprises than ever (although none have been surprising discoveries about the nature of the candidates).
It would also mean that, in this era of short attention spans, mere headlines and “sort of” charges had an impact. If we ladder up from what the FBI Directors’ letter said,and what has been leaked about the source being the Weiner inquiry, it would appear that the worst facts that could emerge would be more evidence of Hillary’s reckless sloppiness — which has already been well established.
It would also mean that the media with its short attention span (if not a desire for a close race) continues to ignore the fact that, for example,in the last few days, Trump has demonstrated (with his own mouth, as usual) that he doesn’t understand Obamacare (as it does — or really doesn’t — apply to workers he hires and provides heath care insurance for); and that, even if he does donate $100 million to his campaign (after hardly contributing anything in the latest period of reporting), much of it comes back to him, since he — outrageously — can charge his own campaign at a premium for using/renting his own plane, his hotels , etc, etc.
Mostly, it would mean that our country’s electorate is not nearly as purposeful and smart as I thought it was a year ago. | https://medium.com/@robertduboff/if-the-latest-email-headlines-cost-hillary-election-9d6a4b88a60a | ['Robert Duboff'] | 2016-10-30 01:45:44.445000+00:00 | ['Donald Trump', 'Politics', 'Hillary Clinton', '2016 Election'] | Title latest email headline cost Hillary election…Content would mean lot people maybe 10 million little conviction Hillary week ago charge caused switch Trump would mean flush new event forgot reason going vote Trump fact may simply many keep mindHillary hopefully final ad merely listing fact one message campaign wethe medium really focus whatever current news cycle contains b medium savvy candidate manipulate cycle whenever want — even simplyby saying something ludicrous denying soon thereafter Eventschargesfacts fit narrative one really gain traction impact permanent current news Trump’s phrase done good job positioning opponent “crooked” better “temperament” latter comprehensive “rich spoiled entitled bully boy” I’m sure could succinctly stated little work Either way Trump win would mean many many people would swayed simply latest cycle campaign full charge tape leak surprise ever although none surprising discovery nature candidate would also mean era short attention span mere headline “sort of” charge impact ladder FBI Directors’ letter saidand leaked source Weiner inquiry would appear worst fact could emerge would evidence Hillary’s reckless sloppiness — already well established would also mean medium short attention span desire close race continues ignore fact examplein last day Trump demonstrated mouth usual doesn’t understand Obamacare — really doesn’t — apply worker hire provides heath care insurance even donate 100 million campaign hardly contributing anything latest period reporting much come back since — outrageously — charge campaign premium usingrenting plane hotel etc etc Mostly would mean country’s electorate nearly purposeful smart thought year agoTags Donald Trump Politics Hillary Clinton 2016 Election |
190,741 | I Am Woman, Hear Me Vote | I Am Woman, Hear Me Vote
Being a Woman Who Speaks and Finding Satisfaction Within the Resistance
Yes, I’m waiting for it. I know it’s coming. In fact, in part, it’s already begun. They will undermine her. They will delegitimize her. They will delegitimize the entire campaign, the votes, the rallying, the presidency. If Hillary Clinton wins on November 8th, it will never in our lifetimes be because she won fair and square. It will always be followed with excuses, with ways that it didn’t really happen and how it’s a fluke, a one-off. They will find every way possible to undermine her power as president, to undermine female voters who led the charge, to continue the witch hunt. They will find ways not to listen, ways not to cooperate. She won’t be worthy of their attention or their respect.
She will have to be better than all other male presidents combined to be considered anything above a disaster.
While I hope all of that isn’t true, I have reason to believe it will be.
A little over a year ago I ventured into the world of opinion writing. And as is typical of women who publish opinions, I received a most baffling range of responses.
I was so fervently feminist I was labeled a feminazi. I was so terribly anti-feminist that I hated women. I was both black and white. Up and down. I was somehow a magical creature sitting at both extreme ends of a very broad spectrum. But the most bizarre responses were about me, personally. I keep a low profile and my photo did not accompany the article. But the very first thing most of the male readers wanted to know was, “What does she look like?” The fervent nature of the talk about my looks began to take on a life of its own. An attractive and stylish blogger in my town who shared my initials and last name was mistaken as me and dragged into the fray. Photos of her in dresses and bikinis taken from her Facebook page were plastered through the comments. My words and her looks didn’t jibe in their minds; it did not compute.
Then they found out I wasn’t her, and I hadn’t given them the satisfaction of my face as ammunition. Therefore, I was ruled a hideous, fat hag who should just shut up, said in words not nearly as kind.
But why did my looks matter? Why was it the first thing they wanted to attack? Why did they feel the need to attack in the first place? Ask the Suffragettes of 100 years ago, as they faced the same. I said something men didn’t agree with, something that scratched them deep within the confines of their most tightly held social norms, and they instinctively aimed for the supposed beauty “soft spot” . . . only my soft spot is made of steel, like so many Suffragettes and Hillary herself. We know our worth is within and the outside is irrelevant.
Despite a relatively banal and frivolous topic and opinion, readers immediately chose to try to discredit and dismiss me and anything I had to say in the most obvious and basic ways possible. The comments boiled down to this: “I won’t listen to you because you’re a woman, you’re stupid, and you’re probably ugly, and therefore your opinions and words have no worth. Who asked you, anyway?” My words were worth only the time it took to insult them, not the time it would take to fully engage with them. I had no place sharing my thoughts in a public forum because I was a woman who was likely unattractive and had a disagreeable opinion.
I was a nasty woman for speaking my mind and not sharing bikini pictures while I did it.
While the male readers attempted to shut me down, in public and in their own minds to comfort themselves, my piece went viral, international even. I did not take lightly the consequences, but I did enjoy a good chuckle seeing it make waves on such a grand scale. My opinion wasn’t popular per se, but something I wrote made the rounds of this interconnected planet. In that, I had the last laugh.
Then in walks the pantsuit-clad Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee, a woman who knows a thing or two about being undermined and delegitimized, a woman who garners nearly as much attention for her appearance as her policies, and I felt validated.
But Hillary didn’t earn a worthy opponent, no; she’s pitted against a Twitter troll no better than the hateful commenters I faced.
She has to pretend she’s on equal footing with Trump, a man who knows a thing or two about being the driving force behind undermining and attacking women. And so we get to watch the public discrediting of a woman based on gender and looks on a massive scale. One of the most recognized, experienced, and intelligent women on Earth has to go up against one of the most misogynistic men on Earth and battle it out while he whines, complains, and interrupts as she stays steadfast because anything less will garner more lopsided vitriol and insults.
If ever there was an example of feminism vs. the rest of the world played out in caricature, this election is it.
In this battle, Trump is staying true to form and calling the election rigged before it even begins. He and the GOP are laying the groundwork for a historical discrediting of a possible female presidency so the most sexist among us don’t really have to accept it. It’s all an echo of his concocted birther conspiracy. A black man’s presidency is meritless because he wasn’t born here (read: because he’s black). A woman’s presidency will be meritless because she rigged the election in her favor (read: because she’s the lesser sex). It’s a conspiratorial CYA move, only he’s covering his own ego and beliefs and those of so many men everywhere. “If I lose to a woman,” his actions say, “it’s not because she’s better than I am; it’s because she rigged it.”
But any woman who has to work twice as hard to be heard over the sound of a man’s eyes giving her the once over to decide if she’s worth his time knows it’s all noise.
We’ve surmounted far worse over the course of history, and the first person to do anything always bears the brunt of the resistance. Thankfully we’ve been given one of the most resilient women ever to bear that initial burden.
We must take her lead and not be intimidated by violent discourse or action. We must mimic her resilience in the face of their threats of impeachment and marching in the streets. It’s our duty to show Trump, with our votes, that if he loses to a woman, it is, in fact, because she’s better than he is, in so many ways. And it’s our duty to show our sons, with our votes, that being bested by a woman is no longer dishonorable; it is simply a loss, not a dismantling of manhood.
The men among us now, the powerful and privileged raised to feel superior to women, men who are offended by our votes and our voices, may just be the last generation to feel such a depth to that wound. And they will shout. They will resist.
However, even if they believe the results were rigged, even if they scream for the next four years that a woman’s presidency is illegitimate, we know that sometimes it’s the winning, the last laugh, that’s enough. | https://medium.com/@ALBailey/i-am-woman-hear-me-vote-bb3a32591129 | ['A. Bailey'] | 2016-10-30 20:52:31.467000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Opinion', 'Feminism', '2016 Election'] | Title Woman Hear VoteContent Woman Hear Vote Woman Speaks Finding Satisfaction Within Resistance Yes I’m waiting know it’s coming fact part it’s already begun undermine delegitimize delegitimize entire campaign vote rallying presidency Hillary Clinton win November 8th never lifetime fair square always followed excuse way didn’t really happen it’s fluke oneoff find every way possible undermine power president undermine female voter led charge continue witch hunt find way listen way cooperate won’t worthy attention respect better male president combined considered anything disaster hope isn’t true reason believe little year ago ventured world opinion writing typical woman publish opinion received baffling range response fervently feminist labeled feminazi terribly antifeminist hated woman black white somehow magical creature sitting extreme end broad spectrum bizarre response personally keep low profile photo accompany article first thing male reader wanted know “What look like” fervent nature talk look began take life attractive stylish blogger town shared initial last name mistaken dragged fray Photos dress bikini taken Facebook page plastered comment word look didn’t jibe mind compute found wasn’t hadn’t given satisfaction face ammunition Therefore ruled hideous fat hag shut said word nearly kind look matter first thing wanted attack feel need attack first place Ask Suffragettes 100 year ago faced said something men didn’t agree something scratched deep within confines tightly held social norm instinctively aimed supposed beauty “soft spot” soft spot made steel like many Suffragettes Hillary know worth within outside irrelevant Despite relatively banal frivolous topic opinion reader immediately chose try discredit dismiss anything say obvious basic way possible comment boiled “I won’t listen you’re woman you’re stupid you’re probably ugly therefore opinion word worth asked anyway” word worth time took insult time would take fully engage place sharing thought public forum woman likely unattractive disagreeable opinion nasty woman speaking mind sharing bikini picture male reader attempted shut public mind comfort piece went viral international even take lightly consequence enjoy good chuckle seeing make wave grand scale opinion wasn’t popular per se something wrote made round interconnected planet last laugh walk pantsuitclad Hillary Clinton Democratic nominee woman know thing two undermined delegitimized woman garner nearly much attention appearance policy felt validated Hillary didn’t earn worthy opponent she’s pitted Twitter troll better hateful commenters faced pretend she’s equal footing Trump man know thing two driving force behind undermining attacking woman get watch public discrediting woman based gender look massive scale One recognized experienced intelligent woman Earth go one misogynistic men Earth battle whine complains interrupt stay steadfast anything le garner lopsided vitriol insult ever example feminism v rest world played caricature election battle Trump staying true form calling election rigged even begin GOP laying groundwork historical discrediting possible female presidency sexist among u don’t really accept It’s echo concocted birther conspiracy black man’s presidency meritless wasn’t born read he’s black woman’s presidency meritless rigged election favor read she’s lesser sex It’s conspiratorial CYA move he’s covering ego belief many men everywhere “If lose woman” action say “it’s she’s better it’s rigged it” woman work twice hard heard sound man’s eye giving decide she’s worth time know it’s noise We’ve surmounted far worse course history first person anything always bear brunt resistance Thankfully we’ve given one resilient woman ever bear initial burden must take lead intimidated violent discourse action must mimic resilience face threat impeachment marching street It’s duty show Trump vote loses woman fact she’s better many way it’s duty show son vote bested woman longer dishonorable simply loss dismantling manhood men among u powerful privileged raised feel superior woman men offended vote voice may last generation feel depth wound shout resist However even believe result rigged even scream next four year woman’s presidency illegitimate know sometimes it’s winning last laugh that’s enoughTags Politics Opinion Feminism 2016 Election |
190,742 | The lesser of two evils | The lesser of two evils
In this year’s US presidential election, Europe is sticking to its guns once again favoring a Democrat over a Republican. But, this time, the reasons are quite different. Cristian Gherasim Oct 30, 2016·4 min read
Europe’s tradition of backing Democrats
In this year’s US presidential elections, Europe is sticking to its guns once again favoring a Democrat, Hillary Clinton, over the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party, Donald Trump. A YouGov poll showed that Ms. Clinton would win 46 per cent of voters’ support to just six per cent for Trump, if Europeans were the electorate for the 2016 presidential elections in the United States.
Historically, Europeans, especially those residing west of the former Iron Curtain, feel closer to the center-left of American politics and the Democratic Party. While Obamacare, contested by Republicans, struggles to survive, universal health care, free education, unemployment benefits, retirement pensions and myriad other welfare programs stand as a source of national pride to many European nations.
Europeans have often found themselves rallying behind Democrats, throwing their full support to anyone from Bill Clinton to Barack Obama and now Hillary Clinton. We remember that back in 2008, a Gallup poll had European citizens preferring Barack Obama to John McCain by nearly 3-to-1, with only the Baltic countries rooting for the Republican candidate and his purported “stronger stance” against Russia.
Fear of Trump
If ideology and a particular set of policies were what drove Europe into backing Democrats over Republicans in years gone by, the motives this time might be different. When asked how they feel about Donald Trump becoming president, the most common response amongst Europeans is fear (46%). The most common response to Clinton becoming president is relief (40%).
Throughout the campaign, Ms. Clinton has indeed painstakingly branded herself as the “safe” option who can prevent handing the presidency to the GOP (Republican Party) and prevent a political fiasco. With that in mind, it’s becoming clearer that the new American story will be born out of fear, not hope. At this point, in this two-horse race, Europeans are more concerned with keeping Trump out of the White House than with finding a kindred spirit in Hillary Clinton.
Hillary Clinton, Europe’s pick, has the highest unfavorable rating of any Democratic candidate in the past 30 years, according to the same YouGov poll. She’s a far cry from the glitz and heartfelt enthusiasm that Europeans universally felt for Barack Obama. None of the enthusiasm, hope for change or the frenzy that once turned Europe into Obamaland accompany the current presidential campaign.
The two Americans
Leadership in the United States is deep in the doldrums. The political offer is scant with candidates on both sides of the aisle turning against each other, wooing voters and swaying in the undecided. Whatever arguments Hillary Clinton strives to bring into the debate, Donald Trump quickly drowns out in a spate of populist messages and tacky remarks.
In a year of insurgency, battling a hysterical Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton is the “establishment” candidate. She is predictable, moderate, and an adherent of political correctness. With her at the helm, continuity is paramount and the Old America, with its principles, policies and promises, will keep the status quo intact. Presiding over a perceived slow decline of American power in the world and a lackluster “American dream”, Hillary Clinton’s term in office would be, first of all, business as usual.
Hillary, the reactionary candidate?
Thus, the Democratic candidate is no longer the symbol of American renewal. For many Europeans, Hillary Clinton is closer to John McCain than to Barack Obama. Fairly or unfairly, her way of doing politics is seen as old, tired and unexciting; she is no longer able to transform the United States and the world. Assuming that she gets elected, Hillary must address the fact that the old liberal-progressive story advertised by Democrats is loosely sutured and coming apart.
On the other hand, we have an erratic, brash, assertive and unabashed Republican candidate, who, so far, has ridden the crest of an immensely successful bid to become president of the United States. No one could have imagined Donald Trump clinching the Republican nomination and having a real shot of becoming the 45th American president. Trump is the anti-establishment candidate, the embodiment of an intolerant, aggressive America obsessed with its exceptionalism, looking to close in on itself, determined to become “great again”. It is this very confusion, frustration and discontent that Mr. Trump takes advantage of, promising Americans a better deal if they put him in the White House.
As for the European Union, the best deal it can hope for is a victory of the establishment camp. A win by Hillary Clinton, albeit a tepid one, would ensure that the United States stays on course and keeps populist tendencies at bay. A Donald Trump presidency, on the other hand, with his disdain for the European Union and NATO, while currying favor with Vladimir Putin and picking fights with the mayor of London, will seriously hurt the relationship between the EU and US and endanger Europe’s security, according to officials in the EU institutions. | https://medium.com/@cristiangherasim/the-lesser-of-two-evils-120877a23bd7 | ['Cristian Gherasim'] | 2016-10-31 00:19:36.147000+00:00 | ['Politics', '2016 Election', 'Hillary Clinton', 'Donald Trump', 'European Union'] | Title lesser two evilsContent lesser two evil year’s US presidential election Europe sticking gun favoring Democrat Republican time reason quite different Cristian Gherasim Oct 30 2016·4 min read Europe’s tradition backing Democrats year’s US presidential election Europe sticking gun favoring Democrat Hillary Clinton presumptive presidential nominee Republican Party Donald Trump YouGov poll showed Ms Clinton would win 46 per cent voters’ support six per cent Trump Europeans electorate 2016 presidential election United States Historically Europeans especially residing west former Iron Curtain feel closer centerleft American politics Democratic Party Obamacare contested Republicans struggle survive universal health care free education unemployment benefit retirement pension myriad welfare program stand source national pride many European nation Europeans often found rallying behind Democrats throwing full support anyone Bill Clinton Barack Obama Hillary Clinton remember back 2008 Gallup poll European citizen preferring Barack Obama John McCain nearly 3to1 Baltic country rooting Republican candidate purported “stronger stance” Russia Fear Trump ideology particular set policy drove Europe backing Democrats Republicans year gone motif time might different asked feel Donald Trump becoming president common response amongst Europeans fear 46 common response Clinton becoming president relief 40 Throughout campaign Ms Clinton indeed painstakingly branded “safe” option prevent handing presidency GOP Republican Party prevent political fiasco mind it’s becoming clearer new American story born fear hope point twohorse race Europeans concerned keeping Trump White House finding kindred spirit Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton Europe’s pick highest unfavorable rating Democratic candidate past 30 year according YouGov poll She’s far cry glitz heartfelt enthusiasm Europeans universally felt Barack Obama None enthusiasm hope change frenzy turned Europe Obamaland accompany current presidential campaign two Americans Leadership United States deep doldrums political offer scant candidate side aisle turning wooing voter swaying undecided Whatever argument Hillary Clinton strives bring debate Donald Trump quickly drowns spate populist message tacky remark year insurgency battling hysterical Donald Trump Hillary Clinton “establishment” candidate predictable moderate adherent political correctness helm continuity paramount Old America principle policy promise keep status quo intact Presiding perceived slow decline American power world lackluster “American dream” Hillary Clinton’s term office would first business usual Hillary reactionary candidate Thus Democratic candidate longer symbol American renewal many Europeans Hillary Clinton closer John McCain Barack Obama Fairly unfairly way politics seen old tired unexciting longer able transform United States world Assuming get elected Hillary must address fact old liberalprogressive story advertised Democrats loosely sutured coming apart hand erratic brash assertive unabashed Republican candidate far ridden crest immensely successful bid become president United States one could imagined Donald Trump clinching Republican nomination real shot becoming 45th American president Trump antiestablishment candidate embodiment intolerant aggressive America obsessed exceptionalism looking close determined become “great again” confusion frustration discontent Mr Trump take advantage promising Americans better deal put White House European Union best deal hope victory establishment camp win Hillary Clinton albeit tepid one would ensure United States stay course keep populist tendency bay Donald Trump presidency hand disdain European Union NATO currying favor Vladimir Putin picking fight mayor London seriously hurt relationship EU US endanger Europe’s security according official EU institutionsTags Politics 2016 Election Hillary Clinton Donald Trump European Union |
190,743 | That Other Demon Working Women Must Face | That Other Demon Working Women Must Face
Donald Trump accomplished what the women’s rights movement struggled to do for decades: focused a national election on sexual harassment in the workplace. And for that, we thank him. But the acrimony of the debate has left little air time to discuss that other workplace demon women face: balancing work life and family caretaking.
When I graduated from college in 1990 with my shiny new Women’s Studies degree, my first job was as an assistant at an organization that pushed for better child care. I was crushed. At the time I cared more about contraception than child care. Here I was working on kids’ issues when I had vowed to work on women’s issues.
I quickly came to see, however, that dependable, affordable child care is a lifesaver for women workers and for family stability. A decade later, it all became real and personal when the needs of a newborn baby, a young child, and a mother diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease were battling against my legal career for my time. Forget “having it all,” all my family needed was good child care and elder care. Each day brought new and innovative forms of crises that demonstrated how vital reliable caregivers were to keeping my family’s life fabric from unraveling. Most days we were one case of head lice or one middle-of-the-night wandering episode away from (yet another) missed client meeting or deadline.
In this election the conversation has been all about acrimony and accusations around sexual harassment in the workplace — and Billy Bush’s bus was clearly an office, regardless of the locker room stench it left.
But equally revolutionary is that in this election we see both candidates (two parties!) jumping on board to propose paid leave policies.
Donald Trump, after repeatedly espousing a 1950’s Leave-It-To-Beaver view of parenting, apparently had begun to see the light through his daughter’s parenting experience. During the first presidential debate Trump claimed to differ little from Hillary Clinton on the issue of child care despite the Ms. Universe of difference between the candidates’ positions and experience on family issues. While the candidates’ divergent views of gender roles overall cannot be more stark, on family friendly workplace positions the devil is in the policy details.
Trump certainly is not the first new grandfather to suddenly embrace the idea of paid maternal leave once his own kin confront the work life dilemma that millions of American families face every day, and at every income level. Indeed Trump’s tepid support for 6-weeks of paid parental leave would be welcome if it were a feasible or even an equitable starting point. But the meager amount it offers is laughably skimpy and underfinanced. More egregiously, it unfairly excludes all fathers.
Excluding fathers from family leave policies sends negative ripple effects across the parenting pool. It belittles those men who do care and who are caregivers, broadcasting the outdated belief that caretaking belongs in the ladies’ room. It disdains the growing number of gay male couples who are parenting in two-father families. Ultimately it harms men and women by continuing to perpetuate the gender stereotype that only women can take care of babies. This sexist stereotype around caregiving also provides a real incentive for employers not to hire women who are pregnant, or possibly pregnant, or even those someday-to-be pregnant. And by failing to value caregiving, the work of professional caregivers remains underpaid and unprotected.
In contrast, Hillary Clinton proposes a boatload of policies to buoy caretakers, particularly working women who frequently find themselves in the deep end of caretaking. She proposes giving workers 2/3 of a paycheck for as long as 12 weeks of leave for a new child or for caretaking during a serious family illness and aims to double the Child Tax Credits while reforming the program to include more low income families.
On the other end of the caretaking spectrum, as the number of elderly people in the US increases dramatically (this means you baby boomers), Clinton’s platform includes investments in family caregivers and home care workers combined with funding for research on Alzheimer’s and other disease prevention. Moreover, it acknowledges how much working families rely upon professional caregivers — those nannies, housekeepers and other in home caregivers who often work without basic labor protections and a living wage, all while balancing their own family responsibilities.
The First Lady of Arkansas — Hillary Rodham Clinton — sat on the board of directors of the child care organization that gave me my first real job in the go-go ‘90’s. Clinton’s nickname among us junior staffers was “the Smart One.” Her experience and her commitment to the economic effects of family responsibilities go back to well before those headbands I eagerly embraced on those bad-hair days.
Working women’s issues are lighting up the campaign and on-line conversations now. But we need to look beyond the campaign sparkles to follow through with policies that create a reliable, and well-paid workforce of paid caregivers, that facilitate workplace flexibility and usher in affordable care. Maybe working families still can’t “have it all” but they shouldn’t fear losing it all when family responsibilities come knocking at the office door. | https://medium.com/@MsJulieKay/that-other-demon-working-women-face-7a32f719a620 | ['Julie Kay'] | 2016-10-30 16:24:37.498000+00:00 | ['Parenting', 'Women', '2016 Election', 'Donald Trump', 'Hillary Clinton'] | Title Demon Working Women Must FaceContent Demon Working Women Must Face Donald Trump accomplished women’s right movement struggled decade focused national election sexual harassment workplace thank acrimony debate left little air time discus workplace demon woman face balancing work life family caretaking graduated college 1990 shiny new Women’s Studies degree first job assistant organization pushed better child care crushed time cared contraception child care working kids’ issue vowed work women’s issue quickly came see however dependable affordable child care lifesaver woman worker family stability decade later became real personal need newborn baby young child mother diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease battling legal career time Forget “having all” family needed good child care elder care day brought new innovative form crisis demonstrated vital reliable caregiver keeping family’s life fabric unraveling day one case head louse one middleofthenight wandering episode away yet another missed client meeting deadline election conversation acrimony accusation around sexual harassment workplace — Billy Bush’s bus clearly office regardless locker room stench left equally revolutionary election see candidate two party jumping board propose paid leave policy Donald Trump repeatedly espousing 1950’s LeaveItToBeaver view parenting apparently begun see light daughter’s parenting experience first presidential debate Trump claimed differ little Hillary Clinton issue child care despite Ms Universe difference candidates’ position experience family issue candidates’ divergent view gender role overall cannot stark family friendly workplace position devil policy detail Trump certainly first new grandfather suddenly embrace idea paid maternal leave kin confront work life dilemma million American family face every day every income level Indeed Trump’s tepid support 6weeks paid parental leave would welcome feasible even equitable starting point meager amount offer laughably skimpy underfinanced egregiously unfairly excludes father Excluding father family leave policy sends negative ripple effect across parenting pool belittles men care caregiver broadcasting outdated belief caretaking belongs ladies’ room disdain growing number gay male couple parenting twofather family Ultimately harm men woman continuing perpetuate gender stereotype woman take care baby sexist stereotype around caregiving also provides real incentive employer hire woman pregnant possibly pregnant even somedaytobe pregnant failing value caregiving work professional caregiver remains underpaid unprotected contrast Hillary Clinton proposes boatload policy buoy caretaker particularly working woman frequently find deep end caretaking proposes giving worker 23 paycheck long 12 week leave new child caretaking serious family illness aim double Child Tax Credits reforming program include low income family end caretaking spectrum number elderly people US increase dramatically mean baby boomer Clinton’s platform includes investment family caregiver home care worker combined funding research Alzheimer’s disease prevention Moreover acknowledges much working family rely upon professional caregiver — nanny housekeeper home caregiver often work without basic labor protection living wage balancing family responsibility First Lady Arkansas — Hillary Rodham Clinton — sat board director child care organization gave first real job gogo ‘90’s Clinton’s nickname among u junior staffer “the Smart One” experience commitment economic effect family responsibility go back well headband eagerly embraced badhair day Working women’s issue lighting campaign online conversation need look beyond campaign sparkle follow policy create reliable wellpaid workforce paid caregiver facilitate workplace flexibility usher affordable care Maybe working family still can’t “have all” shouldn’t fear losing family responsibility come knocking office doorTags Parenting Women 2016 Election Donald Trump Hillary Clinton |
190,744 | Our Year of Living Derangedly: Trump Hostage Syndrome USA ☣ | Our Year of Living Derangedly: Trump Hostage Syndrome USA ☣
America’s Mental Molestation: Trump Hostage Syndrome & the Scandal-Driven Corporate Media
Let’s begin with the baseline insanity of the American election cycle: for OVER A YEAR we’ve been assaulted hourly by campaign “news” consisting mainly of attacks, manufactured scandals, and once Trump entered, reality-TV sensationalism & bizarre megalomania, all enabled by ad-driven corporate media. Trump has played the American media like a devil-manifested musical instrument, daily dumping another dollop of scandalous attack, exaggeration, insinuation, lies, rants, ramblings, somehow always getting top billing on the “news” while jamming his nefarious whammy stick up the conspiratorial media’s asses.
This election “surreality show” would be hilarious & entertaining beyond belief if it weren’t so ultimately dangerous. Let’s start with the obvious incongruity of Trump himself, who has been continuously on TV for the past 2 decades. Footage of his previous support & friendship with the Clintons, all of the great things he once said, appears to be evidence that this man has either had a mental breakdown, a schizophrenic break with his former self, or possessed by talk-radio conspiratorial demons. Trying to follow his rambling speeches points to some level of dementia.
Need we also point out that the billionaire reality-TV Trump has ZERO political experience? Yet somehow, no matter how outrageous his attacks, vulgarities, outright racism, misogyny, conspiracy claims, threats or tantrums, the corporate media (including NPR) have continued to give him legitimacy & top billing on their “news.”
If Trump wins the White House, despite warnings of nearly every world leader, Pentagon official, intelligence agency, the Pope, even his own (GOP) party leaders, it will largely be the US corporate media that should held accountable.
At any point in the past year the US media could have taken pages from actual journalists like The Atlantic & expose Trump’s empire of fraud, deceit, cheating & organized crime connections. Seriously, the dots aren’t that hard to connect America: casinos, concrete, the Mob, pageants, molestation, bankruptcy, tax fraud, conspiracy, etc: http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/10/donald-trump-scandals/474726/
Meanwhile, we’re assaulted with “email innuendos” regarding Hillary Clinton’s service as Secretary of State, which if one tries to follow the conspiracy thread, amounts to “she sent email” mostly handled by her aides. Currently we have the head of the FBI joining the ranks of Trump , the KGB & Wikileaks by somehow implying Clinton has a connection to Anthony Weiner because one of her aides received some email from her email server. What in the actual fuck is going on here? There is no crime, no legitimate information, not even a significant direct connection to Clinton. I mean, I receive email from the White House email server, but does that somehow implicate the White House in my activity? This is seriously dirty political manipulation & America’s corporate media trumpets along like a chicken with its head cut off.
Who will investigate the FBI if Trump takes over the White House & instead of vetting Trump’s organized crime connections & his casino empire, the FBI head was fucking around with baseless partisan email innuendos? Not even to mention the fraud & theft at Trump University, the many women having been molested by him, the connection to KGB hacking & Wikileaks… Will the FBI investigate the millions in “loans” he is planning on getting back from his own campaign, so he can turn a profit on the election?
Yes Donald Trump has his KGB Russians, another unprecedented madness being perpetrated on America while American media is played like the devil’s fiddle. However, we have this profound warning from one of Putin’s victims on what to expect from a Trump takeover:
Malcolm X prophetically warned of the danger of complicit, corrupted media, though he probably could never have imagined such an extreme, hateful candidate like Donald Trump being given legitimacy in the 21st century:
“The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.”
― Malcolm X | https://medium.com/@beezevans/our-year-of-living-derangedly-trump-hostage-syndrome-usa-af106785137a | ['Şpค Ēşhip ĒคRth'] | 2016-10-30 21:53:02.527000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Hillary Clinton', 'Election 2016', 'Donald Trump', 'USA'] | Title Year Living Derangedly Trump Hostage Syndrome USA ☣Content Year Living Derangedly Trump Hostage Syndrome USA ☣ America’s Mental Molestation Trump Hostage Syndrome ScandalDriven Corporate Media Let’s begin baseline insanity American election cycle YEAR we’ve assaulted hourly campaign “news” consisting mainly attack manufactured scandal Trump entered realityTV sensationalism bizarre megalomania enabled addriven corporate medium Trump played American medium like devilmanifested musical instrument daily dumping another dollop scandalous attack exaggeration insinuation lie rant ramblings somehow always getting top billing “news” jamming nefarious whammy stick conspiratorial media’s ass election “surreality show” would hilarious entertaining beyond belief weren’t ultimately dangerous Let’s start obvious incongruity Trump continuously TV past 2 decade Footage previous support friendship Clintons great thing said appears evidence man either mental breakdown schizophrenic break former self possessed talkradio conspiratorial demon Trying follow rambling speech point level dementia Need also point billionaire realityTV Trump ZERO political experience Yet somehow matter outrageous attack vulgarity outright racism misogyny conspiracy claim threat tantrum corporate medium including NPR continued give legitimacy top billing “news” Trump win White House despite warning nearly every world leader Pentagon official intelligence agency Pope even GOP party leader largely US corporate medium held accountable point past year US medium could taken page actual journalist like Atlantic expose Trump’s empire fraud deceit cheating organized crime connection Seriously dot aren’t hard connect America casino concrete Mob pageant molestation bankruptcy tax fraud conspiracy etc httpwwwtheatlanticcompoliticsarchive201610donaldtrumpscandals474726 Meanwhile we’re assaulted “email innuendos” regarding Hillary Clinton’s service Secretary State one try follow conspiracy thread amount “she sent email” mostly handled aide Currently head FBI joining rank Trump KGB Wikileaks somehow implying Clinton connection Anthony Weiner one aide received email email server actual fuck going crime legitimate information even significant direct connection Clinton mean receive email White House email server somehow implicate White House activity seriously dirty political manipulation America’s corporate medium trumpet along like chicken head cut investigate FBI Trump take White House instead vetting Trump’s organized crime connection casino empire FBI head fucking around baseless partisan email innuendo even mention fraud theft Trump University many woman molested connection KGB hacking Wikileaks… FBI investigate million “loans” planning getting back campaign turn profit election Yes Donald Trump KGB Russians another unprecedented madness perpetrated America American medium played like devil’s fiddle However profound warning one Putin’s victim expect Trump takeover Malcolm X prophetically warned danger complicit corrupted medium though probably could never imagined extreme hateful candidate like Donald Trump given legitimacy 21st century “The media’s powerful entity earth power make innocent guilty make guilty innocent that’s power control mind masses” ― Malcolm XTags Politics Hillary Clinton Election 2016 Donald Trump USA |
190,745 | Countdown: Day 8, #endurehillary! | Countdown: Day 8, #endurehillary!
such a #nastywoman making history
Yes, this #nastywoman is still with Hillary Clinton regardless of the most recent email as well as the outcome of the election. Let me tell you why.
Firstly, former Secretary of Education for Virginia Anne Holton, Tim Kaine’s wife, has been my friend since we were fourteen. Anne is salt-of-earth honest, feet-on-the-ground sane and would do a huge amount of good for American families from The White House.
Secondly, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, a no-skeletons-in-the-closet person, would continue legacy of integrity, like The Obamas, from The White House.
Lastly, it takes extremely competent people, such as Tim and Anne, with governing experience and knowledge beyond pure self interest to do any amount of good for people from The White House.
All this aside, the main reason I voted Democratic with absolute certainty down the entire ballot, is for the continuation of President Obama’s legacy.
Of all the amazing accomplishments Obama has done during his 8 years, Obamacare is one of the most important to me personally. If I were still living and working in the USA I would have insurance through my job. However insurance is not healthcare and all Americans deserve affordable healthcare.
Living in abroad has shown me how the safety and security of healthcare benefits society and individuals. I survived breast cancer, due to early detection, because I live in Sweden and have, mostly free, healthcare. Obamacare is in its infancy and I want to see the evolution of real American healthcare. Rome was not built in a day — but at least it was built.
It is for these reasons that I say #nomore email witch-hunting scandals during this election. While Hillary’s Adversary wants “suspense”, the president will be chosen “by the people” and will have to be “for the people.” Opening a chain of elite hotels, casinos and golf clubs does not prepare a person for the office of President of The United States.
I hope the USA will look beyond the entertainment value of email scandals and grabbing pussy videos and vote to elect Hillary, the #nastywoman who will make history! | https://medium.com/@maryleecopeland/from-one-nastywoman-to-another-fec3628facb | ['Marylee'] | 2016-10-30 21:34:14.312000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'Politics', '2016 Election', 'Barack Obama'] | Title Countdown Day 8 endurehillaryContent Countdown Day 8 endurehillary nastywoman making history Yes nastywoman still Hillary Clinton regardless recent email well outcome election Let tell Firstly former Secretary Education Virginia Anne Holton Tim Kaine’s wife friend since fourteen Anne saltofearth honest feetontheground sane would huge amount good American family White House Secondly Virginia Senator Tim Kaine noskeletonsinthecloset person would continue legacy integrity like Obamas White House Lastly take extremely competent people Tim Anne governing experience knowledge beyond pure self interest amount good people White House aside main reason voted Democratic absolute certainty entire ballot continuation President Obama’s legacy amazing accomplishment Obama done 8 year Obamacare one important personally still living working USA would insurance job However insurance healthcare Americans deserve affordable healthcare Living abroad shown safety security healthcare benefit society individual survived breast cancer due early detection live Sweden mostly free healthcare Obamacare infancy want see evolution real American healthcare Rome built day — least built reason say nomore email witchhunting scandal election Hillary’s Adversary want “suspense” president chosen “by people” “for people” Opening chain elite hotel casino golf club prepare person office President United States hope USA look beyond entertainment value email scandal grabbing pussy video vote elect Hillary nastywoman make historyTags Hillary Clinton Politics 2016 Election Barack Obama |
190,746 | New Hampshire Together: UNH Students Share Why They Are Excited To Vote For Hillary Clinton | New Hampshire is always a closely contested state, but this crucial election in particular could be decided by a small number of votes in the Granite State. UNH students play a vital role in winning this state for Hillary Clinton and Democrats down the ticket.
The UNH students below wanted to tell their stories explaining why they are excited to cast their ballot on Tuesday, November 8, for Hillary Clinton and Democrats up and down the ticket in New Hampshire. Are you a UNH student who wants to help make history? Text UNH to 47246 for ways to get involved.
Ben
By the time he entered third grade, Ben could list all of the U.S. presidents in order. The more that he read, the more he realized that history has a habit of repeating itself. For Ben, this election — and the prevalence of third party candidates — is reminiscent of both the 1912 and 2000 elections.
“The 1912 presidential election was fought among three major candidates. The split in the Republican party all but guaranteed Woodrow Wilson’s win.” Ben shared that former Republican President Theodore Roosevelt ran as a third party candidate, which divided support for William Howard Taft, the incumbent Republican president running for re-election.
Ben volunteering on campus with the help of Governor Martin O’Malley
Watching this election cycle, Ben also thinks back to the 2000 election, which was similarly affected by third party candidate Ralph Nader. “New Hampshire could have decided that election,” Ben said, making Florida completely moot.
“My biggest take-away from these examples is that voters are the ones who write history by deciding which candidate makes it into the White House,” Ben said. “Especially in an election cycle like this one, and especially in a state like New Hampshire, voting for third party candidates could guarantee the person with whom you most viscerally disagree becomes president.” Ben takes the long view and knows that either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will be the next president and it is vital to cast your vote between these two to impact the outcome.
This year, Ben is excited to finally be able to participate in the process of electing a president, and cast his very first vote for Hillary Clinton. “UNH students can and will have such a large impact on the outcome of this historic election, ” he said. “How could any student not want to be a part of this?”
Hannah
On November 8, voters will have the chance to help break through the highest and hardest glass ceiling in the country. Hannah, a UNH freshman and avid feminist, is excited to cast her vote to make Hillary Clinton the first female president. “I was raised to believe that I could do anything I set my mind to,” says Hannah. “Not everyone is so lucky. I know that having a woman president would be an incredible symbol to our society that women are and can be very successful leaders.”
Hannah is focused on talking to fellow UNH students about the values and issues that divide Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in this election. “When I talk to my classmates on campus, I ask them about the issues: Do you believe in marriage equality? Climate change? A woman’s right to choose? More often than not,” says Hannah, “people realize that their values align with Hillary Clinton’s.”
Hannah also feels strongly about the importance of voting for someone who is an ally for both the gay community & Black Lives Matter. “We have an incredibly important choice to make regarding our country’s values,” she said. “Do we want a leader who values everyone and fights for progressive causes or a leader who denigrates people every chance he gets? It is important that we all reject the candidate who uses their racism, homophobia, sexism and cruelty to bring out the worst aspects of the electorate.” On November 8, Hannah is excited to vote for Hillary Clinton to continue progressive (and feminist) leadership in the White House.
Are you a UNH student with questions about voting? We’ve got you covered! Start here.
Elias
Meeting Hillary Clinton at a local fair at the age of 10 was a formative experience that sparked Elias’s fascination with politics. Now a freshman political science major at UNH, he was very active during the primaries, volunteering multiple times per week with the Bernie Sanders campaign. “Bernie was my top choice in the primary, but I am really proud to be voting for Hillary. Hillary and Bernie share so much more in common than divides them,” Elias says.
Elias is especially focused on matters of international affairs, recognizing that the world is increasingly interconnected and complex. Elias’ perspective is informed by work he has done with refugees at a non-profit organization based in Concord. “People across the globe are directly impacted by the policy decisions made by leaders here in America,” says Elias. “In the modern era of politics, no candidate has had as much international affairs experience as Hillary Clinton.”
As Secretary of State, Hillary visited 112 countries, established relationships with dozens of leaders across the world and developed a deep understanding of the complicated issues of international relations. Elias says, “Secretary Clinton values the elements that are necessary in healthy democratic societies: respect for the rule of law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and acceptance of election results. Whereas Donald Trump admires leaders like Putin, threatens the press, discriminates against Muslims, and flaunts that he will only accept the presidential election results if he wins.”
This will be the first election that Elias is eligible to vote in, and he says, “voting is one of the most important things you can do as a citizen.” Voting in New Hampshire is easy with same day registration; plus, UNH students that live in the state are eligible to vote here. The polling place for students that live at UNH is in Durham and there will be busses going from the MUB to the polling place and back throughout Election Day, Tuesday, November 8.
Kai
September 11, 2001 is a day that altered the course of history, especially for the current generation of college students who came of age in the post-9/11 era. The day had a very personal impact on UNH sophomore Kai, because his beloved Uncle Greg worked on the 103rd floor of the North Tower. “I lost my uncle that day,” says Kai, “and it is my memory of him that inspires me to be politically active.”
Kai volunteering at this year’s U-Day
The years after 9/11 were filled with war, and Kai feels that his uncle wouldn’t approve of the path we’ve taken. “He was a peaceful man, supportive of social justice issues — he would not have wanted this to be the path for America and the world.” Kai was motivated by the anti-war rhetoric from Bernie Sanders, and he got involved in the primary, ultimately serving as the UNH Data Coordinator for the Bernie campaign.
Now in the general election, Kai is enthusiastically supporting Clinton, and he says the threat of Trump’s leadership frightens him. “Trump’s aggressive and bombastic nature combined with a thin-skinned ego are exactly the qualities that the Commander in Chief should not have,” Kai says. “Leading the most powerful military in the world requires sound judgment, deep knowledge of international affairs and a restrained approach to using our military might.”
Kai has seen firsthand the powerful impact that UNH students can have on elections. Democracies don’t work unless citizens actively participate. Kai is working in politics inspired by the memory of his uncle and he hopes to help inspire UNH students to vote on Election Day and help to steer our country towards responsible leadership in the world. | https://medium.com/@HillaryforNewHampshire/new-hampshire-together-unh-students-share-why-they-are-excited-to-vote-for-hillary-clinton-ed93ed819f8b | ['Hillary For Nh'] | 2016-10-30 16:02:01.099000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'College', 'Voting', 'Volunteering', '2016 Election'] | Title New Hampshire Together UNH Students Share Excited Vote Hillary ClintonContent New Hampshire always closely contested state crucial election particular could decided small number vote Granite State UNH student play vital role winning state Hillary Clinton Democrats ticket UNH student wanted tell story explaining excited cast ballot Tuesday November 8 Hillary Clinton Democrats ticket New Hampshire UNH student want help make history Text UNH 47246 way get involved Ben time entered third grade Ben could list US president order read realized history habit repeating Ben election — prevalence third party candidate — reminiscent 1912 2000 election “The 1912 presidential election fought among three major candidate split Republican party guaranteed Woodrow Wilson’s win” Ben shared former Republican President Theodore Roosevelt ran third party candidate divided support William Howard Taft incumbent Republican president running reelection Ben volunteering campus help Governor Martin O’Malley Watching election cycle Ben also think back 2000 election similarly affected third party candidate Ralph Nader “New Hampshire could decided election” Ben said making Florida completely moot “My biggest takeaway example voter one write history deciding candidate make White House” Ben said “Especially election cycle like one especially state like New Hampshire voting third party candidate could guarantee person viscerally disagree becomes president” Ben take long view know either Hillary Clinton Donald Trump next president vital cast vote two impact outcome year Ben excited finally able participate process electing president cast first vote Hillary Clinton “UNH student large impact outcome historic election ” said “How could student want part this” Hannah November 8 voter chance help break highest hardest glass ceiling country Hannah UNH freshman avid feminist excited cast vote make Hillary Clinton first female president “I raised believe could anything set mind to” say Hannah “Not everyone lucky know woman president would incredible symbol society woman successful leaders” Hannah focused talking fellow UNH student value issue divide Hillary Clinton Donald Trump election “When talk classmate campus ask issue believe marriage equality Climate change woman’s right choose often not” say Hannah “people realize value align Hillary Clinton’s” Hannah also feel strongly importance voting someone ally gay community Black Lives Matter “We incredibly important choice make regarding country’s values” said “Do want leader value everyone fight progressive cause leader denigrates people every chance get important reject candidate us racism homophobia sexism cruelty bring worst aspect electorate” November 8 Hannah excited vote Hillary Clinton continue progressive feminist leadership White House UNH student question voting We’ve got covered Start Elias Meeting Hillary Clinton local fair age 10 formative experience sparked Elias’s fascination politics freshman political science major UNH active primary volunteering multiple time per week Bernie Sanders campaign “Bernie top choice primary really proud voting Hillary Hillary Bernie share much common divide them” Elias say Elias especially focused matter international affair recognizing world increasingly interconnected complex Elias’ perspective informed work done refugee nonprofit organization based Concord “People across globe directly impacted policy decision made leader America” say Elias “In modern era politics candidate much international affair experience Hillary Clinton” Secretary State Hillary visited 112 country established relationship dozen leader across world developed deep understanding complicated issue international relation Elias say “Secretary Clinton value element necessary healthy democratic society respect rule law freedom speech freedom religion acceptance election result Whereas Donald Trump admires leader like Putin threatens press discriminates Muslims flaunt accept presidential election result wins” first election Elias eligible vote say “voting one important thing citizen” Voting New Hampshire easy day registration plus UNH student live state eligible vote polling place student live UNH Durham bus going MUB polling place back throughout Election Day Tuesday November 8 Kai September 11 2001 day altered course history especially current generation college student came age post911 era day personal impact UNH sophomore Kai beloved Uncle Greg worked 103rd floor North Tower “I lost uncle day” say Kai “and memory inspires politically active” Kai volunteering year’s UDay year 911 filled war Kai feel uncle wouldn’t approve path we’ve taken “He peaceful man supportive social justice issue — would wanted path America world” Kai motivated antiwar rhetoric Bernie Sanders got involved primary ultimately serving UNH Data Coordinator Bernie campaign general election Kai enthusiastically supporting Clinton say threat Trump’s leadership frightens “Trump’s aggressive bombastic nature combined thinskinned ego exactly quality Commander Chief have” Kai say “Leading powerful military world requires sound judgment deep knowledge international affair restrained approach using military might” Kai seen firsthand powerful impact UNH student election Democracies don’t work unless citizen actively participate Kai working politics inspired memory uncle hope help inspire UNH student vote Election Day help steer country towards responsible leadership worldTags Hillary Clinton College Voting Volunteering 2016 Election |
190,747 | The Top 10 Reasons Why I’m With Her | The Top 10 Reasons Why I’m With Her
1. Foreign policy
Israel is always at the forefront of my mind, so it should be no surprise that this is what occurs to me first. Hillary Clinton has a strong pro-Israel record that dates back decades, but the most instructive parts of that body are her presidential campaigns and her eight-year career in the U.S. Senate. Most recently, while her designees were negotiating with those of Senator Bernie Sanders over the final text of the Democratic platform, they were under clear instructions from Clinton to ensure that the party plank remained powerfully pro-Israel — and they succeeded. As a senator, Clinton voted in all the right ways to support Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region, ensuring the continued ability of the IDF to protect the Jewish state. She has consistently condemned Palestinian terror. She was an early supporter of the security barrier that ended the suicide bombing campaign of the Second Intifada. She is unwaveringly committed to the two-state solution.
Of course, Israel is not the only country in the world, or even the most important (though it may occasionally feel that way in some social circles). That’s why I’m glad that Secretary Clinton has such a sterling foreign affairs record. She is respected around the world. She possesses a vast knowledge of the intricacies of world history and international relations. She is a believer in the value of military intervention, a much-needed break from the hands-off approach to global leadership that has been the major failing of President Obama’s two terms. Everything that we know about Secretary Clinton suggests that she will reassert America’s power on the world stage, judiciously, of course, but unshrinkingly. At a time when Iran, Russia, and China are all flexing their muscles, with each country gobbling up new territory, America and our allies need a strong, wise commander in chief.
2. Gender equality
I’m under no delusions that the election of America’s first female president will end the sad history of gender discrimination that has marred our country. It will be, however, an undeniably historic event, and Hillary Clinton will be the best champion for women ever to occupy the White House. Hillary Clinton has always fought for women’s rights, like when she founded the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund in 1990, or when she took the stage in Beijing in 1995 and declared, to all the world, that “women’s rights are human rights.” I look forward to President Clinton fighting to close the pay gap that continues to retard women’s earning power, working to enshrine paid family leave in law to ensure that women aren’t forced back to work mere days after giving birth, and defending a woman’s right to reproductive choice.
Less tangible, but no less important, is the impact that seeing a woman serve as president will have on America’s young girls and boys. I’m excited to witness the dividends that milestone will pay in the way young women think of themselves, and the way young men think of — and speak of, and speak to — women.
3. Taxes
I’m no tax wonk, so if I get too into the weeds here, I’ll only embarrass myself, but, if I may bastardize the words of George HW Bush, “read my lips, we need new taxes.” I hate seeing part of my paycheck withheld as much as the next person, but if our country is to be the kind that cares for all of its citizens, then it’s going to need some cash. Two things can both be true: no one should be penalized for working hard and getting ahead and America’s wealthiest citizens should be paying more to lighten the burden borne by its poorest. For too long, the highest earners have paid much less than they can afford, allowing wealth inequality to become further entrenched in our country. Currently, loopholes, tricks, and shelters enable Americans making enough money to avoid paying their fair share (as has been an issue during this election). Meanwhile, though salaries can be taxed as high as (almost) 40%, investment income has a maximum rate of 20% — which obviously favors those Americans wealthy enough to have investments.
Hillary Clinton has made clear her plans to remedy this inequality in several key ways. Just one example: she’ll implement an additional 4% tax surcharge on the top 0.02% of American earners, bringing in billions of dollars of tax revenue to spend on those who need it most.
4. The Supreme Court
By the end of the next president’s first term, three of the current justices on the U.S. Supreme Court will be older than 80 (two of them, Kennedy and Bader Ginburg, already are). Counting the seat vacated when Antonin Scalia died earlier this year, the next president may appoint as many as four justices, shaping a generation of jurisprudence on crucial issues. Considering the partisan gridlock that gums up our country’s legislative gears, SCOTUS will likely be the most important government organ deciding the future of civil rights, gun control, campaign finance, women’s reproductive rights, and many, many other important topics that have yet to crop up. I want a president who I know will appoint intelligent, reasonable, progressive jurists to decide those cases.
5. Climate change
Though many Republican politicians are unsure about whether or not our climate is changing, the world’s scientists are not. Climate change is a grave threat to the future of our country and our planet, with ramifications rippling out from the shores of our rising seas to touch every inch of the earth. Within the next 100 years, the Pacific island country of Kiribati will disappear under the waves. As salt water from the rising oceans seeps into coastal aquifers, and fresh water becomes a rarer commodity, the world will see wars fought over water.
Hillary Clinton will make America a global leader in the fight against climate change. She has announced bold goals of creating enough renewable energy to power every home in America, making American manufacturing the most energy efficient in the world, and reducing American oil consumption by a third.
6. Infrastructure
As a resident of Manhattan, I am intimately aware of how precariously our island is connected to New York and New Jersey. Our bridges are old, our tunnels are failing, and replacements are not on their way. All across the country, the same story is unfolding. Without investment, it’s only a matter of time before a mass-casualty event claims many lives, turning the sad state of American infrastructure even more tragic.
While rust and age are dangerous enough, bad actors also seek to exploit American vulnerabilities. Earlier this year, Iranian hackers sought to take control of a tiny dam in New York State — thought to have been a dry run for hacking on a grander scale, as part of a cyberwar campaign against America’s dams and power grids.
In order to create the Interstate Highway system in 1956, President Eisenhower had to bring to bear his weighty reputation as a military hero and claim that connecting the country from coast to coast with reliable roads was a defense imperative. Today, it’s similarly necessary to invest in America’s infrastructure, improving our bridges and tunnels, our dams and electric grids, our airports and our internet. Hillary Clinton has pledged to do just that, spending $275 billion dollars over five years — creating thousands of new jobs — to overhaul our internal improvements.
7. Health care
Obamacare was the right idea, but the execution — due, in part, to the concessions Obama made to congressional Republicans in order to pass the Affordable Care Act in the first place — has obviously been less-than-perfect. But it doesn’t need to be repealed or stripped down (as the 20 million mostly low-income Americans who are covered by it know well), it needs to be better implemented, even expanded. Hillary will do this, and will take on rising prescription drug prices, expand Medicaid to ensure Americans have access to quality medical care regardless of their means, and guarantee access to reproductive health care.
8. Campaign finance reform
Super PACs have spent nearly $600 million in the 2016 election. That kind of spending was made possible by Citizens United, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates to massive spending by corporations and special-interest groups seeking to buy elections with their financial resources. Hillary Clinton will work to overturn Citizens United and take steps to reinforce the power of small donors, establishing a matching system to give small donors greater influence in our federal elections.
9. Racial justice
America’s criminal justice system discriminates against African Americans in two ways: by working, and by not working.
When the system “works,” it is incarcerating African American men at an absurd rate for an absurd amount of time as punishment for absurdly minor crimes. That’s part of the reason why America, which accounts for just 5% of the world’s population, holds 25% of the world’s inmates. The answer to every crime, and especially to non-violent crime, cannot always be prison. And, even when prison is the right answer, we need to do a better job of rehabilitating inmates to reduce recidivism.
When the system doesn’t work, as we’ve seen happen so frequently, it fails with tragic consequences. The path to racial justice in this country is strewn with black bodies, and whether they were killed by vigilantes in the Jim Crow south determined to keep blacks down, or by cops charged with keeping all Americans safe who failed in their duty (whether due to confusion, or insufficient training, or racism), they are dead all the same.
Hillary has laid out plans to reform sentencing laws (for example by tackling mandatory minimums, focusing enforcement resources on violent crimes, and prioritizing treatment over incarceration for non-violent drug crime) and build trust between black communities and police. Beyond criminal justice reform, she will seek to undo the erosion of the Voting Rights Act and implement universal voter registration to ensure that the right to vote reaches all eligible Americans.
10. Gun control
For the Republicans in Congress, the death of ~30,000 Americans each year is an appropriate price to pay for unchecked gun ownership. Put another way: if the murder of 20 six- and seven-year olds at Sandy Hook Elementary wasn’t enough to move Congress to act, literally nothing will.
We need a fighter in the White House unafraid to take bold action to prevent guns from getting into the hands of Americans who would use them for evil. Hillary will take on the NRA, expand background checks, and take action to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.
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These are ten of the reasons why I’m voting for Hillary. I’d encourage you to read more into each one and see whether her views match your own. Do you have other top reasons to vote for her? Tell your friends about them! Don’t shut up until we’ve put Hillary to work in the White House!
To my friends who feel that they can’t support Hillary because of her flaws (or because a hysterical media has allowed Republicans to pretend that her email server or the tragic death of Ambassador Chris Stevens in Benghazi are actual scandals that should preclude her from serving as President) — I’d encourage you to really consider what is at stake in this election. You’re all smart people; I’m sure you’ll see that Hillary is the candidate best suited to lead our country.
And, if you don’t, that’s okay too! Doubtless, a year into her first term you’ll insist that you voted for her. You see, America loves women like Hillary, except when they ask for a promotion.
Those dips in the graph? They correspond to elections. When she’s actually doing a job, most Americans can’t get enough of her. I, for one, am excited to see what she can do.
November 8 is fast approaching. Let’s make history. | https://medium.com/@seffi/the-top-10-reasons-why-im-with-her-e1a1d196da14 | ['Seffi Kogen'] | 2016-10-30 08:16:57.997000+00:00 | ['Politics', '2016 Election', 'Hillary Clinton'] | Title Top 10 Reasons I’m HerContent Top 10 Reasons I’m 1 Foreign policy Israel always forefront mind surprise occurs first Hillary Clinton strong proIsrael record date back decade instructive part body presidential campaign eightyear career US Senate recently designees negotiating Senator Bernie Sanders final text Democratic platform clear instruction Clinton ensure party plank remained powerfully proIsrael — succeeded senator Clinton voted right way support Israel’s qualitative military edge region ensuring continued ability IDF protect Jewish state consistently condemned Palestinian terror early supporter security barrier ended suicide bombing campaign Second Intifada unwaveringly committed twostate solution course Israel country world even important though may occasionally feel way social circle That’s I’m glad Secretary Clinton sterling foreign affair record respected around world posse vast knowledge intricacy world history international relation believer value military intervention muchneeded break handsoff approach global leadership major failing President Obama’s two term Everything know Secretary Clinton suggests reassert America’s power world stage judiciously course unshrinkingly time Iran Russia China flexing muscle country gobbling new territory America ally need strong wise commander chief 2 Gender equality I’m delusion election America’s first female president end sad history gender discrimination marred country however undeniably historic event Hillary Clinton best champion woman ever occupy White House Hillary Clinton always fought women’s right like founded Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund 1990 took stage Beijing 1995 declared world “women’s right human rights” look forward President Clinton fighting close pay gap continues retard women’s earning power working enshrine paid family leave law ensure woman aren’t forced back work mere day giving birth defending woman’s right reproductive choice Less tangible le important impact seeing woman serve president America’s young girl boy I’m excited witness dividend milestone pay way young woman think way young men think — speak speak — woman 3 Taxes I’m tax wonk get weed I’ll embarrass may bastardize word George HW Bush “read lip need new taxes” hate seeing part paycheck withheld much next person country kind care citizen it’s going need cash Two thing true one penalized working hard getting ahead America’s wealthiest citizen paying lighten burden borne poorest long highest earner paid much le afford allowing wealth inequality become entrenched country Currently loophole trick shelter enable Americans making enough money avoid paying fair share issue election Meanwhile though salary taxed high almost 40 investment income maximum rate 20 — obviously favor Americans wealthy enough investment Hillary Clinton made clear plan remedy inequality several key way one example she’ll implement additional 4 tax surcharge top 002 American earner bringing billion dollar tax revenue spend need 4 Supreme Court end next president’s first term three current justice US Supreme Court older 80 two Kennedy Bader Ginburg already Counting seat vacated Antonin Scalia died earlier year next president may appoint many four justice shaping generation jurisprudence crucial issue Considering partisan gridlock gum country’s legislative gear SCOTUS likely important government organ deciding future civil right gun control campaign finance women’s reproductive right many many important topic yet crop want president know appoint intelligent reasonable progressive jurist decide case 5 Climate change Though many Republican politician unsure whether climate changing world’s scientist Climate change grave threat future country planet ramification rippling shore rising sea touch every inch earth Within next 100 year Pacific island country Kiribati disappear wave salt water rising ocean seeps coastal aquifer fresh water becomes rarer commodity world see war fought water Hillary Clinton make America global leader fight climate change announced bold goal creating enough renewable energy power every home America making American manufacturing energy efficient world reducing American oil consumption third 6 Infrastructure resident Manhattan intimately aware precariously island connected New York New Jersey bridge old tunnel failing replacement way across country story unfolding Without investment it’s matter time masscasualty event claim many life turning sad state American infrastructure even tragic rust age dangerous enough bad actor also seek exploit American vulnerability Earlier year Iranian hacker sought take control tiny dam New York State — thought dry run hacking grander scale part cyberwar campaign America’s dam power grid order create Interstate Highway system 1956 President Eisenhower bring bear weighty reputation military hero claim connecting country coast coast reliable road defense imperative Today it’s similarly necessary invest America’s infrastructure improving bridge tunnel dam electric grid airport internet Hillary Clinton pledged spending 275 billion dollar five year — creating thousand new job — overhaul internal improvement 7 Health care Obamacare right idea execution — due part concession Obama made congressional Republicans order pas Affordable Care Act first place — obviously lessthanperfect doesn’t need repealed stripped 20 million mostly lowincome Americans covered know well need better implemented even expanded Hillary take rising prescription drug price expand Medicaid ensure Americans access quality medical care regardless mean guarantee access reproductive health care 8 Campaign finance reform Super PACs spent nearly 600 million 2016 election kind spending made possible Citizens United 2010 Supreme Court decision opened floodgate massive spending corporation specialinterest group seeking buy election financial resource Hillary Clinton work overturn Citizens United take step reinforce power small donor establishing matching system give small donor greater influence federal election 9 Racial justice America’s criminal justice system discriminates African Americans two way working working system “works” incarcerating African American men absurd rate absurd amount time punishment absurdly minor crime That’s part reason America account 5 world’s population hold 25 world’s inmate answer every crime especially nonviolent crime cannot always prison even prison right answer need better job rehabilitating inmate reduce recidivism system doesn’t work we’ve seen happen frequently fails tragic consequence path racial justice country strewn black body whether killed vigilante Jim Crow south determined keep black cop charged keeping Americans safe failed duty whether due confusion insufficient training racism dead Hillary laid plan reform sentencing law example tackling mandatory minimum focusing enforcement resource violent crime prioritizing treatment incarceration nonviolent drug crime build trust black community police Beyond criminal justice reform seek undo erosion Voting Rights Act implement universal voter registration ensure right vote reach eligible Americans 10 Gun control Republicans Congress death 30000 Americans year appropriate price pay unchecked gun ownership Put another way murder 20 six sevenyear old Sandy Hook Elementary wasn’t enough move Congress act literally nothing need fighter White House unafraid take bold action prevent gun getting hand Americans would use evil Hillary take NRA expand background check take action keep gun hand domestic abuser imwithher ten reason I’m voting Hillary I’d encourage read one see whether view match top reason vote Tell friend Don’t shut we’ve put Hillary work White House friend feel can’t support Hillary flaw hysterical medium allowed Republicans pretend email server tragic death Ambassador Chris Stevens Benghazi actual scandal preclude serving President — I’d encourage really consider stake election You’re smart people I’m sure you’ll see Hillary candidate best suited lead country don’t that’s okay Doubtless year first term you’ll insist voted see America love woman like Hillary except ask promotion dip graph correspond election she’s actually job Americans can’t get enough one excited see November 8 fast approaching Let’s make historyTags Politics 2016 Election Hillary Clinton |
190,748 | CarpoolVote.com: Calling voters and volunteer drivers for rides to the polls | Carpool Vote — the free election ride sharing platform — invites volunteer drivers and voters to sign up to the platform on CarpoolVote.com.
The service, which connects volunteer drivers with anybody who needs a ride to claim their vote, has already started matching drivers and riders who have signed up on the site. It is now inviting drivers, partner organizations, and voters who need a ride to sign up using the I NEED A RIDE and I CAN OFFER A RIDE buttons on CarpoolVote.com platform — via their desktop or mobile. Those without internet access can also call or SMS the hotline: 804–239–3389.
The Carpool Vote matching algorithm then pairs drivers and voters who can travel at a similar time and place, taking into account seating and accessibility needs.
Drivers who would like to see where they are needed most can view the map on the landing page. This displays all riders who are still awaiting a match. Riders and organizations who want a better idea of the rides available can also see where drivers are accepting requests.
Carpool Vote founder Sasjkia Otto says: “The more people who know about the Carpool Vote service, the more will use it, and the more people can get matched.
We encourage everyone who is passionate about democracy to sign up — even riders who do not have regular internet access!
We notify drivers via SMS or email when we’ve found a rider who could be a match. If the driver accepts the match, we pass on details of the rider’s preferred method of contact. It is then up to the driver to get in touch with the rider to arrange the ride.
We hope that this makes the service easy to use — no matter what kind of phone or connection you have.” | https://medium.com/@CarpoolVote/carpoolvote-com-calling-voters-and-volunteer-drivers-for-rides-to-the-polls-635e3e5ef3ab | ['Carpoolvote.Com Usa'] | 2016-11-06 17:55:48.785000+00:00 | ['Ridesharing', 'Voting Rights', '2016 Election', 'Democracy'] | Title CarpoolVotecom Calling voter volunteer driver ride pollsContent Carpool Vote — free election ride sharing platform — invite volunteer driver voter sign platform CarpoolVotecom service connects volunteer driver anybody need ride claim vote already started matching driver rider signed site inviting driver partner organization voter need ride sign using NEED RIDE OFFER RIDE button CarpoolVotecom platform — via desktop mobile without internet access also call SMS hotline 804–239–3389 Carpool Vote matching algorithm pair driver voter travel similar time place taking account seating accessibility need Drivers would like see needed view map landing page display rider still awaiting match Riders organization want better idea ride available also see driver accepting request Carpool Vote founder Sasjkia Otto say “The people know Carpool Vote service use people get matched encourage everyone passionate democracy sign — even rider regular internet access notify driver via SMS email we’ve found rider could match driver accepts match pas detail rider’s preferred method contact driver get touch rider arrange ride hope make service easy use — matter kind phone connection have”Tags Ridesharing Voting Rights 2016 Election Democracy |
190,749 | Congress and the Presidential Election: the Power of Negative Tweets | Congress and the Presidential Election: the Power of Negative Tweets
During the presidential primary season, many observers suggested that should Donald Trump win his party’s nomination, a Republican would likely mount an independent campaign to help prevent Trump from ascending to the Presidency. Of course, it turns out that the only such candidate is little-known Evan McMullin, a former CIA officer who up until launching his campaign in August was a senior staffer in the House. As McMullin tells it, he urged likeminded House members to run but became convinced that no one would do so. “They thought it was too risky. They didn’t want to risk their current seats in Congress. They didn’t want to risk the criticism, and the humiliation, and all of that. I urged them to do it, and they would not do it.” Those same representatives were supportive of McMullin’s motivations though, and at least one suggested that McMullin run himself.
The matter isn’t simply that no elected Republican chose to mount a challenge to Trump, though. In fact, the vast majority chose to support him as their nominee. While roughly a dozen House Republicans have publicly rescinded support for Trump since the tape of him bragging about assaulting women became public this month, prior to that only a handful of the 247 House Republicans said they would not vote for him. That stands in contrast to the significant #NeverTrump movement and the sizable list of prominent Republicans openly opposing their party’s nominee.
Given that House members regularly have self-preservation in mind, I wondered more broadly how that might be reflected in what they‘ve publicly said about the presidential election. To investigate, I turned to Twitter, where I collected tweets from every Republican and Democratic member of the House since the Iowa Caucuses in February — roughly 160,000 tweets in total. Of those, I focused on the 4% that mentioned Trump, Hillary Clinton, or President Obama.
Check out this interactive tool to explore for yourself how Congress has been tweeting about the presidential election.
Here are a couple key takeaways from what I found:
Congress members tweet much more about the opposing party’s nominee than their own
Since February, Democrats have tweeted about 3 times as often about Trump than about Clinton, while Republicans have tweeted more than 4 times as often about Clinton than Trump. For tweets after each party’s convention, the disparity grows further, with Democrats tweeting 4.5 times more about Trump, and Republicans 6 times more about Clinton.
These “negative tweets” in a sense mirror TV ads for presidential elections, where the volume of negative ads far outweighs positive ones. In fact the fraction of negative TV ads has been increasing over the last few presidential elections: in 2004, 58% of candidate ads were negative; in 2008, 69%; and in 2012, over 80%. Additionally, when it comes to reelection-focused House members, given voters’ largely unfavorable view of both candidates, representatives may well be calculating that it helps their reelection bids more to run against the opposing party’s nominee rather than in alignment with their own.
Negative tweets (those about the opposing party’s nominee) also gain much more popularity on Twitter
Let’s look at the case of House Democrats. Not only are they tweeting much more about Trump than Clinton, but their Trump tweets tend to get many more retweets and likes than their Clinton tweets — about 4–5 times as many. Similarly, Republican tweets mentioning Clinton typically get double the retweets as compared to when they mention Trump.
In other words, negative tweeting is not only more common among House members, but is also more effective at spreading on Twitter and reaching more people. Why might this be? For one, scientists studying political ads have found that negative ads tend to be more memorable than positive ones, so it’s reasonable to expect that may hold true on Twitter as well. It may also be that when House members tweet about their own party’s candidate, they do so with less full-throated conviction because of the political consequences of too-closely aligning with their own nominee. As a result, the tweets might be more mundane compared to negative ones which are politically uncomplicated to compose and carry a more enthusiastic message.
Republican House members tweet A LOT more about President Obama than Democrats do
Since February, House Republicans have tweeted 7 times as often as Democrats about Obama (and his eponymous policies), further fitting the trend of predominantly negative campaigning. Interestingly though, while Republicans tweet more frequently about the President than about Clinton (3x more), such tweets are only typically half as popular on Twitter as their Clinton tweets — perhaps a sign that attacks on Obama resonate less with voters compared to fresher attacks on Clinton.
Of course, negative tweets about your own party’s nominee draw lots of attention too
Of the five most retweeted House Republican tweets about Trump this election season, four were negative in nature. Here are a couple:
Such sentiments explain how it’s possible for someone like Evan McMullin to in a matter of weeks go from complete anonymity and limited resources to having a legitimate shot at winning electoral votes. Who knows what might have been had McMullin convinced a well known, better-funded Republican to mount a challenge instead. | https://medium.com/@niryungster/congress-and-the-presidential-election-the-power-of-negative-tweets-285548d3f57 | ['Nir Yungster'] | 2016-10-30 19:46:31.210000+00:00 | ['2016 Election', 'Politics', 'Congress', 'Twitter', 'Data Science'] | Title Congress Presidential Election Power Negative TweetsContent Congress Presidential Election Power Negative Tweets presidential primary season many observer suggested Donald Trump win party’s nomination Republican would likely mount independent campaign help prevent Trump ascending Presidency course turn candidate littleknown Evan McMullin former CIA officer launching campaign August senior staffer House McMullin tell urged likeminded House member run became convinced one would “They thought risky didn’t want risk current seat Congress didn’t want risk criticism humiliation urged would it” representative supportive McMullin’s motivation though least one suggested McMullin run matter isn’t simply elected Republican chose mount challenge Trump though fact vast majority chose support nominee roughly dozen House Republicans publicly rescinded support Trump since tape bragging assaulting woman became public month prior handful 247 House Republicans said would vote stand contrast significant NeverTrump movement sizable list prominent Republicans openly opposing party’s nominee Given House member regularly selfpreservation mind wondered broadly might reflected they‘ve publicly said presidential election investigate turned Twitter collected tweet every Republican Democratic member House since Iowa Caucuses February — roughly 160000 tweet total focused 4 mentioned Trump Hillary Clinton President Obama Check interactive tool explore Congress tweeting presidential election couple key takeaway found Congress member tweet much opposing party’s nominee Since February Democrats tweeted 3 time often Trump Clinton Republicans tweeted 4 time often Clinton Trump tweet party’s convention disparity grows Democrats tweeting 45 time Trump Republicans 6 time Clinton “negative tweets” sense mirror TV ad presidential election volume negative ad far outweighs positive one fact fraction negative TV ad increasing last presidential election 2004 58 candidate ad negative 2008 69 2012 80 Additionally come reelectionfocused House member given voters’ largely unfavorable view candidate representative may well calculating help reelection bid run opposing party’s nominee rather alignment Negative tweet opposing party’s nominee also gain much popularity Twitter Let’s look case House Democrats tweeting much Trump Clinton Trump tweet tend get many retweets like Clinton tweet — 4–5 time many Similarly Republican tweet mentioning Clinton typically get double retweets compared mention Trump word negative tweeting common among House member also effective spreading Twitter reaching people might one scientist studying political ad found negative ad tend memorable positive one it’s reasonable expect may hold true Twitter well may also House member tweet party’s candidate le fullthroated conviction political consequence tooclosely aligning nominee result tweet might mundane compared negative one politically uncomplicated compose carry enthusiastic message Republican House member tweet LOT President Obama Democrats Since February House Republicans tweeted 7 time often Democrats Obama eponymous policy fitting trend predominantly negative campaigning Interestingly though Republicans tweet frequently President Clinton 3x tweet typically half popular Twitter Clinton tweet — perhaps sign attack Obama resonate le voter compared fresher attack Clinton course negative tweet party’s nominee draw lot attention five retweeted House Republican tweet Trump election season four negative nature couple sentiment explain it’s possible someone like Evan McMullin matter week go complete anonymity limited resource legitimate shot winning electoral vote know might McMullin convinced well known betterfunded Republican mount challenge insteadTags 2016 Election Politics Congress Twitter Data Science |
190,750 | Marijuana legalization appears to be edging closer in Ohio | Marijuana legalization appears to be edging closer in Ohio
By Jack Dolan and Mason McKenrick
On a clear October night, about 20 minutes southwest of Cleveland, a meeting takes place at the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Parma, Ohio. In the small, musty, jam-packed room, reporters vigorously scribble in their legal pads while doctors, lawyers and the general public eagerly await their turn to ask questions. The constant foot-tapping, pen-biting and visible sweat from the foreheads of audience members makes their anxiety for answers unmistakably clear. The topic is marijuana and the tone is serious.
One month ago, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed Ohio Bill 523, legalizing medical marijuana statewide. On Oct. 13, the League of Women Voters in partnership with Case Western Reserve and cleveland.com curated a panel for the general public to ask questions about the legalization of marijuana in Ohio. Panelists included Dr. Brian Bachelder, president of Ohio State Medical Association and family physician at Akron General Hospital; Garret Fortune, CEO of FunkSac — Compliant Packaging for the Cannabis Industry; and Thomas G. Haren, of the law firm Seeley, Savidge, Erbert & Gourash, LPA, and editor of the Ohio Marijuana Law blog. Ohioans ranging in age from 20 to 60 filled the small conference room at the library where the meeting was held.
The legalization of marijuana for any purpose has been an issue increasingly pressed by U.S. citizens nationwide. Half of the states have legalized marijuana in some form, according to Russell Berman of The Atlantic, while the other half have seen intensified pressure from their populations to challenge the current legal status of the drug. Out of the 25 states that have legalized marijuana, only four have legalized the drug for recreational use. The other 21 states have legalized marijuana for medicinal use only.
The emerging issue when discussing marijuana legalization in any form stems from its classification as a Schedule I drug by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. A Schedule I drug is described as a substance with extremely high potential for abuse, with absolutely no currently accepted medical use. Advocates for legalizing marijuana — whether for purposes medicinal or recreational — argue this is a harsh scheduling for what seems to be a rather harmless drug in comparison to other Schedule I substances like heroin, LSD and ecstasy. And besides, there is a currently accepted medical use that half our state governments accept as valid.
Furthermore, marijuana enthusiasts question the legal status of infamously harmful substances like tobacco and alcohol, which are legal and not scheduled by the DEA whatsoever, even though they contribute to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. annually, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
As of 2016, there have been no recorded deaths in direct correlation with marijuana use, according to Kim Bellmare of the Huffington Post. From an incarceration standpoint, marijuana-related arrests in the U.S. surpassed 700,000, with 88 percent of them for possession only, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
The reasons stated above, and numerous other reasons, are motive enough for U.S. citizens to call for reform. However, opponents of legalization have continued to struggle to dissuade on-the-fence citizens from allowing the drug to be used in any form.
Haren, a John Carroll University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law graduate, specializes in defending citizens accused of drug-related crimes. When asked why Bill 523 was passed in 2016, even though it was rejected just one year prior, Haren responded simply, “I think that’s clear: They passed it so swiftly to avoid a ballot initiative.”
Haren continued, “Legislatures immediately started to look into another solution, as they knew there would be another ballot initiative coming. They wanted to avoid being locked into a program in the Constitution.” Meaning, the state of Ohio did not want marijuana to be on a ballot initiative, thus intertwining the drug into the state’s Constitution. This allows for more flexibility from a legislative standpoint on marijuana.
A heavy concern during the panel was about legal protection regarding the medical use of marijuana, now that it is permitted in Ohio. As of right now, there are no physicians who are allowed to prescribe marijuana medicinally in the state of Ohio. Bachelder, the physician on the panel, touched on this concern. He explained to the audience that it can take up to two years for a physician to earn a license to prescribe medical marijuana, “if anyone is brave enough to do so.”
That raised some eyebrows. “Even though cannabis is legal for medicinal purposes, physicians will likely be careful when applying for licenses and actually prescribing the drug as medicine,” he stated. Bachelder informed the audience of the looming risks physicians with medical marijuana licenses will face when it comes to prescribing. In this new territory, Ohio doctors will surely tread lightly.
As for recreational use, Haren, along with the other panelists, agreed it will be the next topic of concern for Ohioans. This pattern has been witnessed in the 24 other states where marijuana has been legalized already. Once the drug is legal for medicinal use, the next big push for recreational legalization quickly follows.
“If you legalize recreational marijuana the right way, I don’t have a problem with it,” Haren declared. “In other legal states we haven’t seen the ‘bogeyman’ that prohibitionists have been talking about.”
He further justified his point when comparing casino prohibitionists to marijuana prohibitionists: “It’s similar to what we saw with casinos here in Ohio. Everybody said ‘Oh crime rates are going to go through the roof. We’ll have the mob come in. People are going to gamble their life savings.’ And none of it has happened.”
Haren backed up his point even further by explaining how teen use of marijuana has decreased in states like Colorado and Oregon since the legalization for recreational use was implemented. According to a study done by the Colorado Department of Public Health, teen use of marijuana dropped nearly one percent and has dipped below the national average since recreational use was legalized.
The booming economic possibilities legalization of recreational marijuana can potentially bring to Ohio were the basis of the next argument, with Haren giving a ballpark estimate in the $300 million range in anticipated annual revenues. As it has in other states, marijuana can bring millions of dollars in tax revenue that goes directly into the state’s coffers.
On top of that, Haren seemed overtly agitated when describing incarceration for marijuana possession — a huge problem in the U.S. right now, as laws about the drug are rapidly changing. It’s an area he has studied and is exceptionally knowledgeable about. When stressing the benefits of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, Haren proclaimed, “It fixes a lot of the inequities of our justice system. For instance, people of color are being charged, arrested and convicted in disproportionate rates to, you know, white kids, for the same types of offenses, despite the same rates of use.
“From a criminal justice standpoint, it (legalization) makes a lot of sense.”
With elections looming, Ohioans need to know exactly where their government stands on legalization. Several attempts were made to contact Democratic Rep. Marcia L. Fudge of Congressional District 11 — where John Carroll University is located — by email and telephone, yet there was no response. The same happened with her Republican opponent, Beverly Goldstein. Neither has openly stated her opinion about Bill 523 or legalizing recreational use of marijuana.
The post-panel attitude seemed a bit more light-hearted than its beginning. Bachelder made the final statement: “Don’t toke and drive!” This brought forth a roaring laugh amongst the 60 or so audience members in attendance. The crowd stayed for a while afterwards, introducing themselves to the panelists, who stayed to clarify things attendees needed further information about. The exiting mood of the room was noticeably optimistic; attendees seemed happy to have gone. | https://medium.com/election-reflections/marijuana-legalization-appears-to-be-edging-closer-in-ohio-96d7a6674253 | ['Mason Mckenrick'] | 2016-12-13 22:40:25.016000+00:00 | ['2016 Election', 'Issues', 'Social Issues', 'Marijuana', 'Ohio'] | Title Marijuana legalization appears edging closer OhioContent Marijuana legalization appears edging closer Ohio Jack Dolan Mason McKenrick clear October night 20 minute southwest Cleveland meeting take place Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Ohio small musty jampacked room reporter vigorously scribble legal pad doctor lawyer general public eagerly await turn ask question constant foottapping penbiting visible sweat forehead audience member make anxiety answer unmistakably clear topic marijuana tone serious One month ago Ohio Gov John Kasich signed Ohio Bill 523 legalizing medical marijuana statewide Oct 13 League Women Voters partnership Case Western Reserve clevelandcom curated panel general public ask question legalization marijuana Ohio Panelists included Dr Brian Bachelder president Ohio State Medical Association family physician Akron General Hospital Garret Fortune CEO FunkSac — Compliant Packaging Cannabis Industry Thomas G Haren law firm Seeley Savidge Erbert Gourash LPA editor Ohio Marijuana Law blog Ohioans ranging age 20 60 filled small conference room library meeting held legalization marijuana purpose issue increasingly pressed US citizen nationwide Half state legalized marijuana form according Russell Berman Atlantic half seen intensified pressure population challenge current legal status drug 25 state legalized marijuana four legalized drug recreational use 21 state legalized marijuana medicinal use emerging issue discussing marijuana legalization form stem classification Schedule drug federal Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule drug described substance extremely high potential abuse absolutely currently accepted medical use Advocates legalizing marijuana — whether purpose medicinal recreational — argue harsh scheduling seems rather harmless drug comparison Schedule substance like heroin LSD ecstasy besides currently accepted medical use half state government accept valid Furthermore marijuana enthusiast question legal status infamously harmful substance like tobacco alcohol legal scheduled DEA whatsoever even though contribute 500000 death US annually according US Centers Disease Control 2016 recorded death direct correlation marijuana use according Kim Bellmare Huffington Post incarceration standpoint marijuanarelated arrest US surpassed 700000 88 percent possession according American Civil Liberties Union reason stated numerous reason motive enough US citizen call reform However opponent legalization continued struggle dissuade onthefence citizen allowing drug used form Haren John Carroll University ClevelandMarshall College Law graduate specializes defending citizen accused drugrelated crime asked Bill 523 passed 2016 even though rejected one year prior Haren responded simply “I think that’s clear passed swiftly avoid ballot initiative” Haren continued “Legislatures immediately started look another solution knew would another ballot initiative coming wanted avoid locked program Constitution” Meaning state Ohio want marijuana ballot initiative thus intertwining drug state’s Constitution allows flexibility legislative standpoint marijuana heavy concern panel legal protection regarding medical use marijuana permitted Ohio right physician allowed prescribe marijuana medicinally state Ohio Bachelder physician panel touched concern explained audience take two year physician earn license prescribe medical marijuana “if anyone brave enough so” raised eyebrow “Even though cannabis legal medicinal purpose physician likely careful applying license actually prescribing drug medicine” stated Bachelder informed audience looming risk physician medical marijuana license face come prescribing new territory Ohio doctor surely tread lightly recreational use Haren along panelist agreed next topic concern Ohioans pattern witnessed 24 state marijuana legalized already drug legal medicinal use next big push recreational legalization quickly follows “If legalize recreational marijuana right way don’t problem it” Haren declared “In legal state haven’t seen ‘bogeyman’ prohibitionist talking about” justified point comparing casino prohibitionist marijuana prohibitionist “It’s similar saw casino Ohio Everybody said ‘Oh crime rate going go roof We’ll mob come People going gamble life savings’ none happened” Haren backed point even explaining teen use marijuana decreased state like Colorado Oregon since legalization recreational use implemented According study done Colorado Department Public Health teen use marijuana dropped nearly one percent dipped national average since recreational use legalized booming economic possibility legalization recreational marijuana potentially bring Ohio basis next argument Haren giving ballpark estimate 300 million range anticipated annual revenue state marijuana bring million dollar tax revenue go directly state’s coffer top Haren seemed overtly agitated describing incarceration marijuana possession — huge problem US right law drug rapidly changing It’s area studied exceptionally knowledgeable stressing benefit legalizing marijuana recreational use Haren proclaimed “It fix lot inequity justice system instance people color charged arrested convicted disproportionate rate know white kid type offense despite rate use “From criminal justice standpoint legalization make lot sense” election looming Ohioans need know exactly government stand legalization Several attempt made contact Democratic Rep Marcia L Fudge Congressional District 11 — John Carroll University located — email telephone yet response happened Republican opponent Beverly Goldstein Neither openly stated opinion Bill 523 legalizing recreational use marijuana postpanel attitude seemed bit lighthearted beginning Bachelder made final statement “Don’t toke drive” brought forth roaring laugh amongst 60 audience member attendance crowd stayed afterwards introducing panelist stayed clarify thing attendee needed information exiting mood room noticeably optimistic attendee seemed happy goneTags 2016 Election Issues Social Issues Marijuana Ohio |
190,751 | The Pain of Humanity’s Coming Realization | The Pain of Humanity’s Coming Realization
The web of lies from the fetid core of the highest offices of power continues to unravel at what feels like an exponential pace.
As such, I strongly suspect that many more disturbing facts will come into focus in the coming days and months —And yet, had these facts been proposed as hypotheses mere months ago, they’d have been considered generally laughable within the context of any serious discussion.
And yet it turns out that the goal of the Great & Powerful People’s Club (i.e. Bankster Lobbyist Warmonger Fantasy Camp; hereafter the “Special Club”) was not to help you or solve your problems but to help themselves at your expense and instigate at least enough problems that you wouldn’t notice their elaborate graft.
And just as obvious as the conspiracy has become, is the cover up becomes just as clear. Power hungry people, a few of which seem to lack any regard for kindness towards their fellow man, not only reached their hands into your pockets but stuck their greasy fingers into your brains and the brains of your children, instilling in you an artificial instinct to laugh off any mere suggestion of such a deception.
Consider this mental exercise — If one were to suggest that the Sun revolves around the earth instead of the other way around, wouldn’t such a suggestion seem quite absurd to most people of sound mind living in America today?
Yet, in the old days, before the hypothesis of heliocentricity had been discovered, discussed, vetted, and widely disseminated, one would expect that most people would have no idea how the solar system works.
But now, after Galileo, and with a small bit of research and consideration, the suggestion that the Sun revolves around the Earth is easily dismissed as illogical and without merit, and there’s ample evidence to back it up.
As for the complete picture of our current situation, imagine a jigsaw puzzle for which you had no box or knowledge of the image presented upon it:
At first, the edge pieces were hard to come by and though their tone was clearly dreary, the picture they outlined remained unintelligible. However, after a bit more picking and sorting, a few more pieces come into place — parts of the picture become clear, but others required more pieces to be made apparent. And, after a good deal of effort and a few more Wikileaks-shaped puzzle pieces, the puzzle’s grim picture becomes suddenly obvious: It’s a picture of a boot, stamping on a human face — forever.
And while this metaphorical puzzle isn’t yet totally complete, it’s only a matter of time until it is. Instead of 1,000 pieces and no road map, we now have left only a few handfuls of pieces but little wonder as to what landscape they’ll reveal.
And as such, the picture on this puzzle is quickly becoming far too detailed and vivid for one to credibly deny the reality of what’s happening.
The scams are becoming obvious as are the poignant arguments against those who deny their existence.
That said, I suspect that many humans will continue to deny even such a clear reality, insisting that the sky is green and the grass purple.
For those who have had the greatest magnitudes of deception put upon them, have in essence been turned into various forms of weaponized humans, using belligerence, anger, verbal trickery, and sometimes violence towards their fellow man, all in an effort to suppress the truth.
But most tragically, those deceived have been turned into weapons against their very selves — Regardless of whatever the survival purposes it may have served in the past, the human mind has evolved a great and cunning ability to self-deceive. That ability and its power are not lost on those inside the Special Club — Instead, it has been used to convince the deceived victim, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that any other reasonable explanation for how the world works other than *the company line* is total anathema and SHALL NOT be considered.
And as a result, it’s only natural that, more often than not, such self-deceptions have been carried on for generations in spite of the facts, given that they were mostly (and cleverly) hidden from view. Because knowledge (and especially self-knowledge) is power and a lack thereof will have inevitably lead to greater likelihood of misery and regrets, the realization that one has been living under a false view of how one’s self relates to the world is a painful one, and in this case, the avoidance of reality is really just the avoidance of very intense pain.
As mentioned previously, because this phenomenon is now becoming blindingly obvious, for many of those who are currently still deceived, their distorted worldviews will soon, and quite suddenly, morph into ones based much more so in reality — The available evidence, pushed past a tipping point, will force the deceived to catch themselves in their own self-deception.
While this increased level of awareness to the truth and decrease in overall self-deception I suspect will, in the long-run, be a great boon to humanity, I certainly don’t point out the coming awakening of those who have been deceived with relish.
For those people, the process will be abjectly painful. Consider a time when you realized you made a horrible mistake long after it had caused you significant harm, often even beyond the point of remedy. It’s an extremely painful process of realization and subsequent coping. I wouldn’t wish such pain upon my most conniving opponent. Seeing this picture of Huma Abedin and Hillary shortly after learning about the new FBI probe gives me genuine pangs of empathy. I see in their eyes the intense pain of regret and realization. To me, it’s haunting. | https://medium.com/@rationalinfo/the-pain-of-humanitys-coming-realization-2da0e77f431a | ['C. R. Mason'] | 2016-11-03 20:33:17.492000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Future', 'Donald Trump', 'Hillary Clinton', '2016 Election'] | Title Pain Humanity’s Coming RealizationContent Pain Humanity’s Coming Realization web lie fetid core highest office power continues unravel feel like exponential pace strongly suspect many disturbing fact come focus coming day month —And yet fact proposed hypothesis mere month ago they’d considered generally laughable within context serious discussion yet turn goal Great Powerful People’s Club ie Bankster Lobbyist Warmonger Fantasy Camp hereafter “Special Club” help solve problem help expense instigate least enough problem wouldn’t notice elaborate graft obvious conspiracy become cover becomes clear Power hungry people seem lack regard kindness towards fellow man reached hand pocket stuck greasy finger brain brain child instilling artificial instinct laugh mere suggestion deception Consider mental exercise — one suggest Sun revolves around earth instead way around wouldn’t suggestion seem quite absurd people sound mind living America today Yet old day hypothesis heliocentricity discovered discussed vetted widely disseminated one would expect people would idea solar system work Galileo small bit research consideration suggestion Sun revolves around Earth easily dismissed illogical without merit there’s ample evidence back complete picture current situation imagine jigsaw puzzle box knowledge image presented upon first edge piece hard come though tone clearly dreary picture outlined remained unintelligible However bit picking sorting piece come place — part picture become clear others required piece made apparent good deal effort Wikileaksshaped puzzle piece puzzle’s grim picture becomes suddenly obvious It’s picture boot stamping human face — forever metaphorical puzzle isn’t yet totally complete it’s matter time Instead 1000 piece road map left handful piece little wonder landscape they’ll reveal picture puzzle quickly becoming far detailed vivid one credibly deny reality what’s happening scam becoming obvious poignant argument deny existence said suspect many human continue deny even clear reality insisting sky green grass purple greatest magnitude deception put upon essence turned various form weaponized human using belligerence anger verbal trickery sometimes violence towards fellow man effort suppress truth tragically deceived turned weapon self — Regardless whatever survival purpose may served past human mind evolved great cunning ability selfdeceive ability power lost inside Special Club — Instead used convince deceived victim beyond shadow doubt reasonable explanation world work company line total anathema SHALL considered result it’s natural often selfdeceptions carried generation spite fact given mostly cleverly hidden view knowledge especially selfknowledge power lack thereof inevitably lead greater likelihood misery regret realization one living false view one’s self relates world painful one case avoidance reality really avoidance intense pain mentioned previously phenomenon becoming blindingly obvious many currently still deceived distorted worldviews soon quite suddenly morph one based much reality — available evidence pushed past tipping point force deceived catch selfdeception increased level awareness truth decrease overall selfdeception suspect longrun great boon humanity certainly don’t point coming awakening deceived relish people process abjectly painful Consider time realized made horrible mistake long caused significant harm often even beyond point remedy It’s extremely painful process realization subsequent coping wouldn’t wish pain upon conniving opponent Seeing picture Huma Abedin Hillary shortly learning new FBI probe give genuine pang empathy see eye intense pain regret realization it’s hauntingTags Politics Future Donald Trump Hillary Clinton 2016 Election |
190,752 | Let’s Do Something Constructive: A WeThePeople Proposal | A lot of people are disappointed by the 2016 election. But if there’s any silver lining to it, it’s that a lot of young people are becoming politically aware and more socially conscious.
While I was feeling disappointed about the quality of discussion and nasty rhetoric getting thrown around, it occurred to me: if we the American people don’t engage from the ground up in more constructive and forward-thinking dialog, then how will things change?
They won’t.
As we get ready for a new President, I was reflecting onPresident Obama’s legacy. Perhaps one of the greatest things that’s not talked about enough from President Obama’s legacy is the digital modernization of much of the United States federal government.
Many improvements are in the background, not eye-catching, merely helpful and better over time. And not everything new has fully caught on yet, but in particular, I think We the People — the official White House petition system — is a marvelous idea to encourage dialog and debate.
As I mused over the hours I’ve poured into watching the spectacle that’s become this year’s election, I thought instead — what if some of us, who care about the country and the issues, instead poured our time into thinking through and engaging with policy and refinements?
This is my attempt to do so.
Proposing A Paid-Off Primary Residence Tax Credit & Owned Home 401k Contributions
I’ve created a petition on “We the People” for a small change to tax policy that I think could have large positive implications for the country —
(1) a $5000 per year tax credit for people who completely own their primary residence (having paid off their mortgage in full, or saved and bought in cash), and,
(2) allowing homeowners to make to make tax-deferred 401k contributions to paying their mortgage off.
I believe this would benefit the middle class, decrease individual American indebtedness, decrease the risk of 2008-type systemic shocks, create a more viable asset class for savings and retirement, increase savings rates, give a tax advantage to individual homeowners over commercial landlords, and give a tax advantage to individual homeowners over non-resident foreign investors (the latter two both increasing asset prices which make owning a home less affordable).
Furthermore, this tax credit, if it was a fixed amount (say, $5000), would be progressive instead of regressive, and would make the largest difference to lower middle-class homeowners and people entering into their golden years while spending their last few years in the workforce.
The Current Problem: The Tax Code Incentives Buying a Bigger Home, and Investing in Tax-Deferred Stocks Instead of Post-Tax Mortgage Payments
In the first attempts to pass an income tax in the United States, all interest — not just home mortgage interest — was deductible. The income tax stuck after a Constitutional amendment in 1913, at which time all interest of any type was deductible.
Later, since 1986, interest on consumer debt was no longer allowed to be deducted… but a home-owner’s mortgage was still allowed as a deduction.
On a parallel track, almost every Presidential administration since Franklin Roosevelt’s in the 1930’s has worked to make home ownership more affordable. Agencies like the Federal National Mortgage Association and provisions like the GI Bill made credit available for buying homes.
There was always still an incentive to paying one’s mortgage off, though — you had to pay interest on the mortgage, which was often a large amount.
Today, though, we’re in a strange financial climate. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage can be had for under 4% interest.
The stock market historically returns around 7% interest.
Thus, it makes mathematical sense for someone investing to carry a mortgage while investing in the stock market — netting them an extra 3%.
But, wait, it’s worse than that.
In 1978, the 401(k) provisions of the tax code were rolled out.
This meant you could defer money you saved for retirement — but it could only be invested in certain things, and your primary residence isn’t one of them.
That means that, in addition to the fact that stocks historically yield more than the cost of carrying a mortgage, an investment into one’s 401k into stocks is deductible right off your taxes.
Thus, someone in the 25% tax bracket could choose to invest $10,000 tax-deferred into the stock market in their 401k, or could pay tax on their income first, and then pay off $7,500 on their mortgage.
Furthermore, carrying the interest on the mortgage is additionally deductible!
The incentives means it makes a lot of sense for math-savvy homeowners to carry a mortgage while continuing to save the tax-advantaged money into one’s 401(k) plan, which most often goes into the stock market.
Well, what’s wrong with carrying a mortgage and investing in stocks?
Risk.
During a major recession like 2008, often a trio of problems hits:
(1) people get laid off and lose their income,
(2) home prices fall, and,
(3) stock market prices fall.
If a person is living in a home with the mortgage paid off, they have no housing cost if they become unemployed; they’re less vulnerable to shocks.
Likewise, the mix of a bubble in the stock market and debt leverage in mortgages creates… well, it creates a lot of potential problems.
The current climate of tax-advantaged stocks and tax-advantaged mortgage debt is probably leading to artificially high amounts of debt being carried, which means the whole American economy is more leveraged than it needs to be.
A substantial tax credit for a fully paid-off primary residence would help solve this, be progressive, reduce American indebtedness, and make Americans and the American economy more robust against recessions.
For instance, a $100,000 property which is fully paid off would result in a 5% higher yield when considering the tax credit. A $50,000 property would result in a 10% higher yield when considering the tax credit.
This gives consumers an alternative strategy to the current one of leveraging up on tax-advantaged debt to invest in tax-advantaged stocks.
If a young family could afford a house that costs $100,000 but instead chooses to buy a smaller home that they could pay off and receive the tax credit for, that makes them more robust, less susceptible to wage loss, and additionally, reduces somewhat the amount of pollution and waste in the American economy.
One might counter that this could discourage growth through larger home purchases — but as we saw in 2008, the growth from people buying larger homes than they can safely afford is somewhat illusory and comes with a potential vicious reckoning in a large recession. Quantum easing and debt monetization let us get out of that mess, but it’s an open question as to how many times those particular techniques can work effectively.
Furthermore, a paid-off mortgage seems like a very psychologically good thing.
Knowing that you own your home, and the bank has no say over you, must be a huge psychological advantage — it means people less tied to employers they dislike, more willing and able to start businesses, and more freedom and less insecurity in general.
It’s also very easy to understand — I’ve been studying the stock markets and indexing as a personal hobby for over 10 years now, and I feel like I only barely understand a little bit of the stock market.
But “I own my home and we don’t owe the bank anything” is very easy to understand. I believe that more people will choose to invest in their own home, debt-free, and it’s a very easy and low-risk case to make to one’s partner or spouse.
The potential disadvantage of less money going into explicitly designated retirement accounts could be met by allowing people to designate somewhere between $100,000 up to $1,000,000 of primary residence equity as a tax-deferred 401k contribution. It would be subject to all the normal rules — if the home is sold before retirement age, the proceeds must go into another primary residence, or back into the 401k, or a penalty paid.
This would put paying off one’s mortgage at parity with tax-deferred 401k stock investments, again, encouraging people to save and invest more, reduce their debt and monthly payments, and thus lowering risk of systemic shocks and exposure to needing to “buy high and sell low” in the stock market during a panic.
Call it a Domestic Marshall Plan, if you like.
I have no personal relation to that great general that advocated for reinvesting in the rebuilding of Europe after World War II, but as you can imagine, anyone I do planning with names whatever the outcome a “Marshall Plan” — well, here’s a Domestic Marshall Plan that might encourage reducing debt, making American homeowners more robust, and giving them more flexibility with a great asset class that can compare to the more-volatile stock market which is currently privileged as opposed to paying one’s mortgage off.
I don’t have any conflicts of interest here, wrote this proposal by myself for a policy just based on my studies of the financial markets and tax code, am speaking only for myself privately and not for any organization I’m affiliated with, and don’t stand to personally benefit except insofar as a stronger and more robust America is good for all Americans.
I know we’re all a little disappointed with the state of political discourse in this country — across all of the political spectrum — but I believe this policy would help a lot of people, make the economy stronger, and should be amenable to both Democrats and Republicans.
In order to get an official response from the White House, a petition must receive 100,000 signatures — I’m sure you’re incredibly busy, but if you think this has merit, would you kindly take the 3–5 minutes to ask the President to consider the proposal?
All you have to do is click on this link to the official White House site, type in your name and email, and then click a confirmation link that’s sent to you.
Asking for consideration of this petition isn’t the same as putting it into action — but it does mean the very smart people who work on the financial and tax policies of the country will take a look at it, consider it, and reply.
If you have a minute to vote for this petition, that would be wonderful —
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov//petition/create-paid-primary-residence-tax-credit-allow-paying-ones-mortgage-be-tax-deferred-401k-contribution
Thank you, regards,
Sebastian Marshall
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Sources:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/05/magazine/who-needs-the-mortgageinterest-deduction.html?_r=0
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/401
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_history_of_the_United_States#Development_of_the_modern_income_tax
http://taxfoundation.org/article/2016-tax-brackets
http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/New_Home_Page/datafile/histretSP.html
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/where-does-7-come-from-when-it-comes-to-long-term-stock-returns/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/401(k)
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/current-interest-rates.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fannie_Mae | https://medium.com/@sebastmarsh/lets-do-something-constructive-a-wethepeople-proposal-1143f3ca6517 | ['Sebastian Marshall'] | 2016-10-30 12:46:32.021000+00:00 | ['Investing', 'Money', 'Taxes', 'Government', '2016 Election'] | Title Let’s Something Constructive WeThePeople ProposalContent lot people disappointed 2016 election there’s silver lining it’s lot young people becoming politically aware socially conscious feeling disappointed quality discussion nasty rhetoric getting thrown around occurred American people don’t engage ground constructive forwardthinking dialog thing change won’t get ready new President reflecting onPresident Obama’s legacy Perhaps one greatest thing that’s talked enough President Obama’s legacy digital modernization much United States federal government Many improvement background eyecatching merely helpful better time everything new fully caught yet particular think People — official White House petition system — marvelous idea encourage dialog debate mused hour I’ve poured watching spectacle that’s become year’s election thought instead — u care country issue instead poured time thinking engaging policy refinement attempt Proposing PaidOff Primary Residence Tax Credit Owned Home 401k Contributions I’ve created petition “We People” small change tax policy think could large positive implication country — 1 5000 per year tax credit people completely primary residence paid mortgage full saved bought cash 2 allowing homeowner make make taxdeferred 401k contribution paying mortgage believe would benefit middle class decrease individual American indebtedness decrease risk 2008type systemic shock create viable asset class saving retirement increase saving rate give tax advantage individual homeowner commercial landlord give tax advantage individual homeowner nonresident foreign investor latter two increasing asset price make owning home le affordable Furthermore tax credit fixed amount say 5000 would progressive instead regressive would make largest difference lower middleclass homeowner people entering golden year spending last year workforce Current Problem Tax Code Incentives Buying Bigger Home Investing TaxDeferred Stocks Instead PostTax Mortgage Payments first attempt pas income tax United States interest — home mortgage interest — deductible income tax stuck Constitutional amendment 1913 time interest type deductible Later since 1986 interest consumer debt longer allowed deducted… homeowner’s mortgage still allowed deduction parallel track almost every Presidential administration since Franklin Roosevelt’s 1930’s worked make home ownership affordable Agencies like Federal National Mortgage Association provision like GI Bill made credit available buying home always still incentive paying one’s mortgage though — pay interest mortgage often large amount Today though we’re strange financial climate 30year fixedrate mortgage 4 interest stock market historically return around 7 interest Thus make mathematical sense someone investing carry mortgage investing stock market — netting extra 3 wait it’s worse 1978 401k provision tax code rolled meant could defer money saved retirement — could invested certain thing primary residence isn’t one mean addition fact stock historically yield cost carrying mortgage investment one’s 401k stock deductible right tax Thus someone 25 tax bracket could choose invest 10000 taxdeferred stock market 401k could pay tax income first pay 7500 mortgage Furthermore carrying interest mortgage additionally deductible incentive mean make lot sense mathsavvy homeowner carry mortgage continuing save taxadvantaged money one’s 401k plan often go stock market Well what’s wrong carrying mortgage investing stock Risk major recession like 2008 often trio problem hit 1 people get laid lose income 2 home price fall 3 stock market price fall person living home mortgage paid housing cost become unemployed they’re le vulnerable shock Likewise mix bubble stock market debt leverage mortgage creates… well creates lot potential problem current climate taxadvantaged stock taxadvantaged mortgage debt probably leading artificially high amount debt carried mean whole American economy leveraged need substantial tax credit fully paidoff primary residence would help solve progressive reduce American indebtedness make Americans American economy robust recession instance 100000 property fully paid would result 5 higher yield considering tax credit 50000 property would result 10 higher yield considering tax credit give consumer alternative strategy current one leveraging taxadvantaged debt invest taxadvantaged stock young family could afford house cost 100000 instead chooses buy smaller home could pay receive tax credit make robust le susceptible wage loss additionally reduces somewhat amount pollution waste American economy One might counter could discourage growth larger home purchase — saw 2008 growth people buying larger home safely afford somewhat illusory come potential vicious reckoning large recession Quantum easing debt monetization let u get mess it’s open question many time particular technique work effectively Furthermore paidoff mortgage seems like psychologically good thing Knowing home bank say must huge psychological advantage — mean people le tied employer dislike willing able start business freedom le insecurity general It’s also easy understand — I’ve studying stock market indexing personal hobby 10 year feel like barely understand little bit stock market “I home don’t owe bank anything” easy understand believe people choose invest home debtfree it’s easy lowrisk case make one’s partner spouse potential disadvantage le money going explicitly designated retirement account could met allowing people designate somewhere 100000 1000000 primary residence equity taxdeferred 401k contribution would subject normal rule — home sold retirement age proceeds must go another primary residence back 401k penalty paid would put paying one’s mortgage parity taxdeferred 401k stock investment encouraging people save invest reduce debt monthly payment thus lowering risk systemic shock exposure needing “buy high sell low” stock market panic Call Domestic Marshall Plan like personal relation great general advocated reinvesting rebuilding Europe World War II imagine anyone planning name whatever outcome “Marshall Plan” — well here’s Domestic Marshall Plan might encourage reducing debt making American homeowner robust giving flexibility great asset class compare morevolatile stock market currently privileged opposed paying one’s mortgage don’t conflict interest wrote proposal policy based study financial market tax code speaking privately organization I’m affiliated don’t stand personally benefit except insofar stronger robust America good Americans know we’re little disappointed state political discourse country — across political spectrum — believe policy would help lot people make economy stronger amenable Democrats Republicans order get official response White House petition must receive 100000 signature — I’m sure you’re incredibly busy think merit would kindly take 3–5 minute ask President consider proposal click link official White House site type name email click confirmation link that’s sent Asking consideration petition isn’t putting action — mean smart people work financial tax policy country take look consider reply minute vote petition would wonderful — httpspetitionswhitehousegovpetitioncreatepaidprimaryresidencetaxcreditallowpayingonesmortgagebetaxdeferred401kcontribution Thank regard Sebastian Marshall Sources httpwwwnytimescom20060305magazinewhoneedsthemortgageinterestdeductionhtmlr0 httpswwwlawcornelleduuscodetext26401 httpsenwikipediaorgwikiTaxationhistoryoftheUnitedStatesDevelopmentofthemodernincometax httptaxfoundationorgarticle2016taxbrackets httppagessternnyueduadamodarNewHomePagedatafilehistretSPhtml httpwwwthesimpledollarcomwheredoes7comefromwhenitcomestolongtermstockreturns httpsenwikipediaorgwiki401k httpwwwbankratecomfinancemortgagescurrentinterestratesaspx httpsenwikipediaorgwikiFannieMaeTags Investing Money Taxes Government 2016 Election |
190,753 | Is Evan McMullin’s presidential candidacy just a protest, or something bigger? | Is Evan McMullin’s presidential candidacy just a protest, or something bigger?
It’s difficult to imagine Evan McMullin as an undercover CIA operative lurking in the shadows of South and Central Asia a decade ago, at the height of the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
He doesn’t really look the part. McMullin, the 40-year-old previously unknown Capitol Hill staffer who is the surprise presidential candidate of 2016, is everlastingly polite and remarkably normal-looking. He has a shaved head. That can sometimes imply toughness. But on McMullin, it simply plays up how follicularly challenged he is.
“Can you grow a beard?” I asked him one day recently during the second of two conversations we had at his campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“My beard is really spotty,” McMullin admitted. But, he added, “with a shaved head and a spotty beard … I’d make a very good Chechen.”
McMullin was only 27 when he first deployed as a spy in 2003. He entered the agency through an unconventional route.
As a high school student living in the Seattle suburbs, McMullin called 411 — the information line that people used to call before smartphones and the Internet — and asked to be connected with the CIA. He’d wanted to work for the agency ever since as a kid he’d watched “Three Days of the Condor” with Robert Redford.
McMullin had read enough about the CIA to ask for their recruitment center. And surprisingly, his doggedness led to a phone conversation with a man “who would call himself Arthur Delaney, and I’m certain that’s not what his real name was,” McMullin said. The two kept in touch over several years, and after McMullin graduated high school and completed two years as a Mormon missionary in Brazil, he did a semester internship at the CIA each year he was a student at Brigham Young University. He may have entered the CIA early, but the agency does have a penchant for hiring members of the Mormon faith.
After he graduated college, McMullin went undercover for an initial assignment that lasted two and a half years. He did shorter stints in the field for a few years and eventually left the agency in 2010.
McMullin said he could not discuss the details of what he did without asking the CIA to grant him permission. He did say that his role was “multi-mode.” It involved showing up at “cocktail parties with leaders in the business community and in government and diplomats” and then later that same night meeting up with terrorist operatives, heavily armed, to collect information.
Bloomberg’s Donny Deutsch asked him in a live interview, “Did you ever kill anyone?”
“I don’t think answering that question directly is the thing for me to do,” he said. “I certainly located terrorists, and those terrorists were either arrested or sometimes killed.”
As challenging as that time was, McMullin faced plenty of fears when considering late this past summer whether to launch a quixotic campaign for president. He felt strongly that conservatives had to have an alternative to Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. He felt, as many #NeverTrump conservatives did, that Trump was unfit for the office. And he strongly opposed Clinton’s big-government liberalism. But the consequences of becoming a candidate himself seemed enormous.
“I’m not wealthy. It is income. It is future. It is reputational. It is all those things,” McMullin said. He left his job as a senior policy adviser on Capitol Hill to the fourth-ranking House Republican, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash.
“It’s gone,” he said of his fledgling career in Republican politics, which was less than three years old. “I can’t go back to the Hill.”
Evan McMullin at a rally in Draper, Utah, Oct. 16, 2016. (Photo: Rick Bowmer/AP)
But whatever he expected to come out of this run for president, it now appears he’s on track to be the first independent or third-party candidate since the staunch segregationist Alabama Gov. George Wallace in 1968 to win a state’s Electoral College votes. McMullin is leading in the polls in Utah, a state with a heavily Mormon population that has voted for the Republican candidate for president in the past 12 presidential elections, a span of nearly a half-century. But Donald Trump is widely loathed by the Mormon church in Utah, which has given McMullin an opening to make history.
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If McMullin does win Utah, it may not make a very big impact on the presidential race. It would take Utah’s six electoral college votes away from Republican nominee Donald Trump, but those would matter only if the race were close. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is leading Trump in so many battleground states she looks poised for a convincing win.
McMullin’s name is on the ballot as a candidate in 11 states, and he is eligible for write-in votes in 29 others, with four more final states expected to approve write-in status this week. The campaign is hearing positive anecdotal feedback about McMullin’s candidacy in Minnesota, Colorado, Iowa and Idaho, in addition to Utah.
But the real question is what McMullin’s candidacy means for the future of the Republican Party.
McMullin frames his candidacy as representing a “new conservative movement” that could be the seedling of a new political party if the GOP cannot recover from Trump’s candidacy.
“It’s just like that steady state company that knows its products are stale but for a bunch of legacy reasons cannot adjust, and that’s what I think we see with the Republican Party and the Democratic Party right now. They are the limping gazelles on the Serengeti,” he said.
Talk of a new political party sounds far-fetched, but it’s being taken seriously by Republican operatives and conservative pundits.
Juleanna Glover, who worked for former Vice President Dick Cheney, told me that she wants to see “a principled, pro-trade, tolerant, entitlement reform, hawkish conservative policy party.”
“I don’t know whether that will be the Republican Party going forward,” she said.
Jonah Goldberg, a popular conservative writer at National Review, said on ABC’s “This Week” this past Sunday that even if Trump loses, he could wreak such havoc on the GOP as an outside figure that it forces the party to split in half.
“If Donald Trump doesn’t play nice, when and if he loses, and he decides that he is just going to be a spoiler or create this television network, we could see — I would predict that we are going to see a new party emerge,” Goldberg said.
Fairgoers visit an Independence Party tent at the Minnesota State Fair last August. (Photo: Jim Mone/AP)
McMullin strategist and pollster Joel Searby told the Weekly Standard that they are building state organizations around the country, which will create “an army of people who want to be a part of whatever comes next.”
Searby told me that in some states, like California, their campaign has had to recruit 57 electors and vet each one. In Nebraska, their state coordinator is a former executive director of the state Republican Party. And so on. Even becoming a legitimate write-in candidate requires “a significant amount of legal and grassroots work,” Searby said.
In the event that McMullin does win Utah, “We’re not going to just say we did a good job and move on,” Searby said. “There’s a very real possibility that a new party will be formed out of this effort. I think that’s the most important possibility that’s sitting on the table.”
American politics has not seen a new, nationally competitive party in almost a century, since former President Teddy Roosevelt ran as a third party candidate in the newly formed Progressive, or Bull Moose, Party.
Bill Kristol, the Weekly Standard’s founder, told me in an email that McMullin’s candidacy “could be harbinger of something big.”
“Or it could ‘just’ be a statement on behalf of principle and decency,” Kristol wrote. “Either way, it’s a good thing.”
Kristol, who helped recruit McMullin after failing to pull in more imposing political figures like 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney and Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse to run as an independent, said he is voting for McMullin.
*****
McMullin told me that he had considered a run for elected office at the state level, or maybe for Congress, 15 years or so down the road. The thought of running for president did not enter his mind until after the Republican convention in mid-July.
“I hoped that the delegates would be able to revolt. They did, but they were blocked,” McMullin said. “When [Trump] became the nominee, then I said, ‘All right. The time to act is now.’”
Trump, McMullin said, is “a true threat to our country that is beyond the scope and scale that most Americans have ever seen or experienced.”
So he spoke with a few members of Congress he and others had previously encouraged to run for president. But none of them were willing to take the plunge, McMullin said.
“They thought it was too risky. They didn’t want to risk their current seats in Congress. They didn’t want to risk the criticism, and the humiliation, and all of that. I urged them to do it, and they would not do it,” McMullin said. He did not identify which members of Congress he had talked to.
One of the members of Congress told McMullin he should run. McMullin said he spent 10 days mulling the decision, rehearsing the ridicule he would have to endure: “Look what you did. You ran for president. You couldn’t even get on all the ballots,” he said.
And he knew going in it would be impossible to get on all 50 state ballots, despite the formidable ballot access operation funded by Republican donor John Kingston and staffed by operatives like Searby, the pollster and strategist, and former Americans Elect ballot access expert Khalil Bird.
“As I went through all of that, I kept thinking, ‘If this is so important, if this is so right, you can’t make a decision to do it based on fear for your own finances, or reputation, or career,’” he told me. “Those are important, but truth is important.”
McMullin kicking off his presidential campaign in Salt Lake City, Aug. 10, 2016. (Photo: George Frey/Getty Images)
Glover, the former Cheney aide, said that one of the reasons she’s been willing to lend an unofficial hand to McMullin’s campaign is because she is “in admiration of him for standing up to do this.”
“He’s doing it at no small personal cost. I find that type of bravery moving, and I’m glad to support it,” she said.
McMullin’s role in House Republican leadership was downplayed by Capitol Hill aides I spoke to. They described him to me as a nonfactor whose presence in meetings of top lawmakers drew puzzlement from other aides.
Regardless, McMullin said the idea of a need for a new force in politics had been “brewing inside me for the last few years.”
“This isn’t working, and I mean the system,” he said. “I believe the constitutional checks and balances are all out of balance, I mean the federalism piece.”
“Right now we’ve got so much power in Washington,” he said. “Really, I think the power should be far more heavily weighted to the state and local governments.”
This message has resonated in Utah, said Boyd Matheson, a former chief of staff to Utah Sen. Mike Lee, one of the most outspoken Republican opponents of Trump over the past year. Matheson said that despite McMullin’s natural connection with Utah’s heavily Mormon electorate, his candidacy “does transcend LDS culture.”
“Utah is clearly trying to send a message to Washington and to the establishment of both parties, and I don’t think they want to send that message in the form of a Hillary Clinton win or a Donald Trump,” Matheson said. McMullin is “really big on federalism and separation of powers, which is obviously a big thing in Utah.”
“It’s one of the reasons Utah has rejected both Trump and Clinton: because we have a really good free-market economy, strong institutions of civil society — neighborhoods and volunteer associations — and because of that Utah is working and thriving.”
Of course, Mormons have repudiated Trump much more forcefully than any other religious group in the country. They saw in his proposed Muslim ban last December echoes of their own religious persecution in the past. And McMullin’s candidacy is another symbol of the LDS church’s opposition to Trump.
*****
Most of Utah’s statewide elected officials — with the exception of Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Republican — have opposed or refused to endorse Trump. There is speculation that Lee, who led efforts at the GOP convention to open up delegate voting to find another nominee besides Trump, might endorse McMullin.
But McMullin has made it more difficult to do so with some of his recent swipes at Republicans who have not endorsed him.
“We’ve invited Republican leaders to join us in this cause. The reality is that the vast majority of Republican leaders are putting party ahead of principle and putting power over the interests of their own country,” McMullin said this past Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.”
McMullin can sometimes overreach in his rhetoric. When he criticized Trump during one of our conversations, he said that “based on his leadership style and affinity for authoritarianism, this is probably the type of man who questions his abilities in bed.”
He understandably wanted to rattle the GOP nominee’s cage, and today’s media environment incentivizes over-the-top rhetoric. But it came off sounding a bit like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s juvenile mockery of Trump’s hands during the primary last fall.
Nonetheless, McMullin can mount a substantive critique of Trump on foreign policy, and his concerns about Russia’s meddling in the U.S. election are detailed and carry some weight because of his years in the clandestine service.
“I can readily identify that Vladimir Putin is undermining our democracy and our national power through Donald Trump, through his candidacy and through everything that comes with it: the white nationalist movement, the white supremacist movement, the nativism. All of these things turn America in on itself,” he said.
“Why would that be of interest to Vladimir Putin? Because we’re the main thing that keeps Vladimir Putin in check,” McMullin said. “If we turn in on ourselves, if we’re fighting each other, if we don’t want to trade, if we don’t think that we should play a role in defending basic human rights around the world, at least rhetorically — because we’re not defending them here — then that weakens us, and it allows an open space for Vladimir Putin to expand his influence.”
His knocks on the Republican Party are direct and withering.
McMullin outside his campaign offices in Salt Lake City, Oct. 12, 2016. (Photo: George Frey/Reuters)
“If the Republican Party won’t stand up to Vladimir Putin’s effort to undermine our democracy and to a candidate who isn’t committed to the cause of equality and liberty, then what does it stand for? What good is it providing to the country?” he said.
McMullin at one point in September decided to stop dancing around the issue of Trump and race and began labeling the Republican presidential nominee’s rhetoric and positions “racist.”
Trump’s national stop-and-frisk proposal is “purely unconstitutional and racist,” he said. “When you accept the support of the white supremacist movement in the United States — or let me be generous and say when you fail to repudiate that support — and you signal to them with your racist policies, then you are embracing and empowering the white supremacist movement in the United States,” McMullin said.
And he faulted the Republican Party’s leaders for failing to tamp down rhetoric over the past four years that turned off minorities, women and young voters.
“Leaders who should have stepped up and pushed back against bigotry, back against misogyny, thought about issues that are important to millennials, we didn’t do that,” he said. “Muslims, Hispanics, African-Americans, churchgoing African-Americans, these people are ultimately in my mind conservatives, but they feel that they’re not welcome in the Republican Party because of the color of their skin.”
McMullin and I spoke in an office suite a few hundred yards from the Capitol, in a glass-walled conference room. The campaign did not have enough money to spend on its own offices, and so it was in a shared space.
To my shock, I saw a man I recognized in an office across the hall from our conference room. It was Paul Teller, whom I’d first met when he was a rabble-rousing senior Republican staffer in the House. Teller is now a top aide to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and has been tasked with building up a national grassroots organization that many people see as a vehicle Cruz will try to leverage for another run presidential run in 2020.
Just days before I showed up to talk with McMullin, Cruz had accepted the political reality that his refusal to endorse Trump at the convention had put his own reelection to the Senate in 2018 in peril, and forced himself to endorse Trump.
As Teller sat there in his office, picking up the pieces of the wreckage that Trump has made of Cruz’s political career, McMullin and his top strategist, Florida Republican consultant Rick Wilson, were completely oblivious he was there.
I pointed out Teller, just 15 feet from where we sat. “That’s him right there,” I told Wilson.
“Oh, so it is,” he said.
Teller’s effort on behalf of Cruz — backed as it is by the political heft of a man who received almost 8 million Republican votes in the primary — is the more formidable one. But just across the hall, McMullin and his campaign are betting that something entirely new will have to come from the ashes of 2016.
from Yahoo News | https://medium.com/jon-ward/is-evan-mcmullins-presidential-candidacy-just-a-protest-or-something-bigger-c9af61b68082 | ['Jon Ward'] | 2016-10-30 14:06:03.094000+00:00 | ['2016 Election', 'Politics'] | Title Evan McMullin’s presidential candidacy protest something biggerContent Evan McMullin’s presidential candidacy protest something bigger It’s difficult imagine Evan McMullin undercover CIA operative lurking shadow South Central Asia decade ago height US war Afghanistan Iraq doesn’t really look part McMullin 40yearold previously unknown Capitol Hill staffer surprise presidential candidate 2016 everlastingly polite remarkably normallooking shaved head sometimes imply toughness McMullin simply play follicularly challenged “Can grow beard” asked one day recently second two conversation campaign headquarters Washington DC “My beard really spotty” McMullin admitted added “with shaved head spotty beard … I’d make good Chechen” McMullin 27 first deployed spy 2003 entered agency unconventional route high school student living Seattle suburb McMullin called 411 — information line people used call smartphones Internet — asked connected CIA He’d wanted work agency ever since kid he’d watched “Three Days Condor” Robert Redford McMullin read enough CIA ask recruitment center surprisingly doggedness led phone conversation man “who would call Arthur Delaney I’m certain that’s real name was” McMullin said two kept touch several year McMullin graduated high school completed two year Mormon missionary Brazil semester internship CIA year student Brigham Young University may entered CIA early agency penchant hiring member Mormon faith graduated college McMullin went undercover initial assignment lasted two half year shorter stint field year eventually left agency 2010 McMullin said could discus detail without asking CIA grant permission say role “multimode” involved showing “cocktail party leader business community government diplomats” later night meeting terrorist operative heavily armed collect information Bloomberg’s Donny Deutsch asked live interview “Did ever kill anyone” “I don’t think answering question directly thing do” said “I certainly located terrorist terrorist either arrested sometimes killed” challenging time McMullin faced plenty fear considering late past summer whether launch quixotic campaign president felt strongly conservative alternative Donald Trump Hillary Clinton felt many NeverTrump conservative Trump unfit office strongly opposed Clinton’s biggovernment liberalism consequence becoming candidate seemed enormous “I’m wealthy income future reputational things” McMullin said left job senior policy adviser Capitol Hill fourthranking House Republican Rep Cathy McMorris Rodgers RWash “It’s gone” said fledgling career Republican politics le three year old “I can’t go back Hill” Evan McMullin rally Draper Utah Oct 16 2016 Photo Rick BowmerAP whatever expected come run president appears he’s track first independent thirdparty candidate since staunch segregationist Alabama Gov George Wallace 1968 win state’s Electoral College vote McMullin leading poll Utah state heavily Mormon population voted Republican candidate president past 12 presidential election span nearly halfcentury Donald Trump widely loathed Mormon church Utah given McMullin opening make history McMullin win Utah may make big impact presidential race would take Utah’s six electoral college vote away Republican nominee Donald Trump would matter race close Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton leading Trump many battleground state look poised convincing win McMullin’s name ballot candidate 11 state eligible writein vote 29 others four final state expected approve writein status week campaign hearing positive anecdotal feedback McMullin’s candidacy Minnesota Colorado Iowa Idaho addition Utah real question McMullin’s candidacy mean future Republican Party McMullin frame candidacy representing “new conservative movement” could seedling new political party GOP cannot recover Trump’s candidacy “It’s like steady state company know product stale bunch legacy reason cannot adjust that’s think see Republican Party Democratic Party right limping gazelle Serengeti” said Talk new political party sound farfetched it’s taken seriously Republican operative conservative pundit Juleanna Glover worked former Vice President Dick Cheney told want see “a principled protrade tolerant entitlement reform hawkish conservative policy party” “I don’t know whether Republican Party going forward” said Jonah Goldberg popular conservative writer National Review said ABC’s “This Week” past Sunday even Trump loses could wreak havoc GOP outside figure force party split half “If Donald Trump doesn’t play nice loses decides going spoiler create television network could see — would predict going see new party emerge” Goldberg said Fairgoers visit Independence Party tent Minnesota State Fair last August Photo Jim MoneAP McMullin strategist pollster Joel Searby told Weekly Standard building state organization around country create “an army people want part whatever come next” Searby told state like California campaign recruit 57 elector vet one Nebraska state coordinator former executive director state Republican Party Even becoming legitimate writein candidate requires “a significant amount legal grassroots work” Searby said event McMullin win Utah “We’re going say good job move on” Searby said “There’s real possibility new party formed effort think that’s important possibility that’s sitting table” American politics seen new nationally competitive party almost century since former President Teddy Roosevelt ran third party candidate newly formed Progressive Bull Moose Party Bill Kristol Weekly Standard’s founder told email McMullin’s candidacy “could harbinger something big” “Or could ‘just’ statement behalf principle decency” Kristol wrote “Either way it’s good thing” Kristol helped recruit McMullin failing pull imposing political figure like 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney Nebraska Sen Ben Sasse run independent said voting McMullin McMullin told considered run elected office state level maybe Congress 15 year road thought running president enter mind Republican convention midJuly “I hoped delegate would able revolt blocked” McMullin said “When Trump became nominee said ‘All right time act now’” Trump McMullin said “a true threat country beyond scope scale Americans ever seen experienced” spoke member Congress others previously encouraged run president none willing take plunge McMullin said “They thought risky didn’t want risk current seat Congress didn’t want risk criticism humiliation urged would it” McMullin said identify member Congress talked One member Congress told McMullin run McMullin said spent 10 day mulling decision rehearsing ridicule would endure “Look ran president couldn’t even get ballots” said knew going would impossible get 50 state ballot despite formidable ballot access operation funded Republican donor John Kingston staffed operative like Searby pollster strategist former Americans Elect ballot access expert Khalil Bird “As went kept thinking ‘If important right can’t make decision based fear finance reputation career’” told “Those important truth important” McMullin kicking presidential campaign Salt Lake City Aug 10 2016 Photo George FreyGetty Images Glover former Cheney aide said one reason she’s willing lend unofficial hand McMullin’s campaign “in admiration standing this” “He’s small personal cost find type bravery moving I’m glad support it” said McMullin’s role House Republican leadership downplayed Capitol Hill aide spoke described nonfactor whose presence meeting top lawmaker drew puzzlement aide Regardless McMullin said idea need new force politics “brewing inside last years” “This isn’t working mean system” said “I believe constitutional check balance balance mean federalism piece” “Right we’ve got much power Washington” said “Really think power far heavily weighted state local governments” message resonated Utah said Boyd Matheson former chief staff Utah Sen Mike Lee one outspoken Republican opponent Trump past year Matheson said despite McMullin’s natural connection Utah’s heavily Mormon electorate candidacy “does transcend LDS culture” “Utah clearly trying send message Washington establishment party don’t think want send message form Hillary Clinton win Donald Trump” Matheson said McMullin “really big federalism separation power obviously big thing Utah” “It’s one reason Utah rejected Trump Clinton really good freemarket economy strong institution civil society — neighborhood volunteer association — Utah working thriving” course Mormons repudiated Trump much forcefully religious group country saw proposed Muslim ban last December echo religious persecution past McMullin’s candidacy another symbol LDS church’s opposition Trump Utah’s statewide elected official — exception Sen Orrin Hatch Republican — opposed refused endorse Trump speculation Lee led effort GOP convention open delegate voting find another nominee besides Trump might endorse McMullin McMullin made difficult recent swipe Republicans endorsed “We’ve invited Republican leader join u cause reality vast majority Republican leader putting party ahead principle putting power interest country” McMullin said past Sunday ABC’s “This Week” McMullin sometimes overreach rhetoric criticized Trump one conversation said “based leadership style affinity authoritarianism probably type man question ability bed” understandably wanted rattle GOP nominee’s cage today’s medium environment incentivizes overthetop rhetoric came sounding bit like Florida Sen Marco Rubio’s juvenile mockery Trump’s hand primary last fall Nonetheless McMullin mount substantive critique Trump foreign policy concern Russia’s meddling US election detailed carry weight year clandestine service “I readily identify Vladimir Putin undermining democracy national power Donald Trump candidacy everything come white nationalist movement white supremacist movement nativism thing turn America itself” said “Why would interest Vladimir Putin we’re main thing keep Vladimir Putin check” McMullin said “If turn we’re fighting don’t want trade don’t think play role defending basic human right around world least rhetorically — we’re defending — weakens u allows open space Vladimir Putin expand influence” knock Republican Party direct withering McMullin outside campaign office Salt Lake City Oct 12 2016 Photo George FreyReuters “If Republican Party won’t stand Vladimir Putin’s effort undermine democracy candidate isn’t committed cause equality liberty stand good providing country” said McMullin one point September decided stop dancing around issue Trump race began labeling Republican presidential nominee’s rhetoric position “racist” Trump’s national stopandfrisk proposal “purely unconstitutional racist” said “When accept support white supremacist movement United States — let generous say fail repudiate support — signal racist policy embracing empowering white supremacist movement United States” McMullin said faulted Republican Party’s leader failing tamp rhetoric past four year turned minority woman young voter “Leaders stepped pushed back bigotry back misogyny thought issue important millennials didn’t that” said “Muslims Hispanics AfricanAmericans churchgoing AfricanAmericans people ultimately mind conservative feel they’re welcome Republican Party color skin” McMullin spoke office suite hundred yard Capitol glasswalled conference room campaign enough money spend office shared space shock saw man recognized office across hall conference room Paul Teller I’d first met rabblerousing senior Republican staffer House Teller top aide Sen Ted Cruz RTexas tasked building national grassroots organization many people see vehicle Cruz try leverage another run presidential run 2020 day showed talk McMullin Cruz accepted political reality refusal endorse Trump convention put reelection Senate 2018 peril forced endorse Trump Teller sat office picking piece wreckage Trump made Cruz’s political career McMullin top strategist Florida Republican consultant Rick Wilson completely oblivious pointed Teller 15 foot sat “That’s right there” told Wilson “Oh is” said Teller’s effort behalf Cruz — backed political heft man received almost 8 million Republican vote primary — formidable one across hall McMullin campaign betting something entirely new come ash 2016 Yahoo NewsTags 2016 Election Politics |
190,754 | “Pássaro Azul” Charles Bukowski | Photo by Dan Cook on Unsplash
“Pássaro Azul” Charles Bukowski
há um pássaro azul em meu coração que
quer sair pra fora
mas eu sou muito duro com ele,
eu digo, fique aí dentro, eu não vou
deixar ninguém ver
você.
there’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I’m too tough for him,
I say, stay in there, I’m not going
to let anybody see
you.
há um pássaro azul em meu coração que
quer sair pra fora
mas eu despejo uísque nele e inalo
fumaça de cigarro
e as putas e os atendentes de bar
e os funcionários da mercearia
nunca sabem que
ele está
lá dentro.
there’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I pour whiskey on him and inhale
cigarette smoke
and the whores and the bartenders
and the grocery clerks
never know that
he’s
in there.
há um pássaro azul em meu coração que
quer sair pra fora
mas eu sou muito duro com ele,
eu digo,
fique baixo, você quer me
bagunçar?
você quer estragar os
trabalhos?
você quer despencar minhas vendas de livros na
Europa?
there’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I’m too tough for him,
I say,
stay down, do you want to mess
me up?
you want to screw up the
works?
you want to blow my book sales in
Europe?
Charles Bukowski
há um pássaro azul em meu coração que
quer sair pra fora
mas eu sou muito esperto, eu só deixo ele sair
algumas vezes a noite
quando todos estão dormindo.
eu digo, eu sei que você está aí
então não fique
triste.
there’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I’m too clever, I only let him out
at night sometimes
when everybody’s asleep.
I say, I know that you’re there,
so don’t be
sad.
então eu coloco ele de volta,
mas ele está cantando um pouco
lá dentro, eu não deixei completamente ele
morrer
e nós dormimos juntos
assim
com nosso
pacto secreto
e é bom o suficiente para
fazer um homem
chorar, mas eu não
choro, e
você?
then I put him back,
but he’s singing a little
in there, I haven’t quite let him
die
and we sleep together like
that
with our
secret pact
and it’s nice enough to
make a man
weep, but I don’t
weep, do
you?
Traduzido de inglês para português por Ormando zhiOmn.
Leia mais Charles Bukowski clicando aqui. | https://medium.com/ormando/p%C3%A1ssaro-azul-charles-bukowski-f9fb8a841f68 | ['Zhiomn Ormando'] | 2021-04-11 21:58:29.014000+00:00 | ['Charles Bukowski', 'Poema', 'Poesia'] | Title “Pássaro Azul” Charles BukowskiContent Photo Dan Cook Unsplash “Pássaro Azul” Charles Bukowski há um pássaro azul em meu coração que quer sair pra forum ma eu sou muito duro com ele eu digo fique aí dentro eu não vou deixar ninguém ver você there’s bluebird heart want get I’m tough say stay I’m going let anybody see há um pássaro azul em meu coração que quer sair pra forum ma eu despejo uísque nele e inalo fumaça de cigarro e putas e o atendentes de bar e o funcionários da mercearia nunca sabem que ele está lá dentro there’s bluebird heart want get pour whiskey inhale cigarette smoke whore bartender grocery clerk never know he’s há um pássaro azul em meu coração que quer sair pra forum ma eu sou muito duro com ele eu digo fique baixo você quer bagunçar você quer estragar o trabalhos você quer despencar minhas vendas de livros na Europa there’s bluebird heart want get I’m tough say stay want mess want screw work want blow book sale Europe Charles Bukowski há um pássaro azul em meu coração que quer sair pra forum ma eu sou muito esperto eu só deixo ele sair algumas vezes noite quando todos estão dormindo eu digo eu sei que você está aí então não fique triste there’s bluebird heart want get I’m clever let night sometimes everybody’s asleep say know you’re don’t sad então eu coloco ele de volta ma ele está cantando um pouco lá dentro eu não deixei completamente ele morrer e nós dormimos junto assim com nosso pacto secreto e é bom suficiente para fazer um homem chorar ma eu não choro e você put back he’s singing little haven’t quite let die sleep together like secret pact it’s nice enough make man weep don’t weep Traduzido de inglês para português por Ormando zhiOmn Leia mais Charles Bukowski clicando aquiTags Charles Bukowski Poema Poesia |
190,755 | Scientific American appalled at US broadband, demands line-sharing | Scientific American appalled at US broadband, demands line-sharing: “Scientific American might be a bit late to the controversy over line-sharing and broadband competition in the US, but the magazine today released a sharp (and unfortunately short) editorial intent on making up for lost time. Called ‘Why Broadband Service in the US is so Awful,’ the piece argues that ISPs need to open their networks to third-party competitors. As for politicians who don’t see things this way, they ‘have aligned themselves with large Internet providers such as AT&T and Comcast that stand to suffer when their local monopolies are broken.’
The editorial appears in the October 2010 issue of the magazine and showed up online today. It breaks no new ground, instead citing the ‘recent’ FCC-commissioned report from Harvard’s Berkman Center, the one arguing that most developed countries have more broadband competition thanks to their line-sharing rules.
‘The only exceptions to this policy in the whole of the 32-nation Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development are the US, Mexico and the Slovak Republic,’notes the editorial, ‘although the Slovaks have recently begun to open up their lines.’
The answer, in the editors’ view, is a return to regulated line-sharing rules of the sort that existed in the later 1990s and early 2000s, before the FCC decided that broadband was an ‘information’ rather than a ‘telecommunications’ service.” | https://medium.com/alfonsofuggetta-it/scientific-american-appalled-at-us-broadband-demands-line-sharing-17610da560e | ['Alfonso Fuggetta'] | 2016-12-30 12:25:02.949000+00:00 | ['Internet', 'Politica'] | Title Scientific American appalled US broadband demand linesharingContent Scientific American appalled US broadband demand linesharing “Scientific American might bit late controversy linesharing broadband competition US magazine today released sharp unfortunately short editorial intent making lost time Called ‘Why Broadband Service US Awful’ piece argues ISPs need open network thirdparty competitor politician don’t see thing way ‘have aligned large Internet provider ATT Comcast stand suffer local monopoly broken’ editorial appears October 2010 issue magazine showed online today break new ground instead citing ‘recent’ FCCcommissioned report Harvard’s Berkman Center one arguing developed country broadband competition thanks linesharing rule ‘The exception policy whole 32nation Organization Economic Cooperation Development US Mexico Slovak Republic’notes editorial ‘although Slovaks recently begun open lines’ answer editors’ view return regulated linesharing rule sort existed later 1990s early 2000s FCC decided broadband ‘information’ rather ‘telecommunications’ service”Tags Internet Politica |
190,756 | Liberisti, dove siete? | Liberisti, dove siete?
Ma guarda cosa ho scoperto! Non lo sapevo! Alla faccia del libero mercato! Alcatel-Lucent sarebbe un problema relativo a “protect national security”? Noi Italiani siamo dei fessi. A volte svendiamo gioielli dicendo che la “proprietà non è un problema”. In altri casi, ci teniamo, magari possedute dal pubblico, “aziende” che sono pozzi senza fondo di debiti.
Che fessi che siamo.
U.S. Treasury — Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS)
Introduction. The United States has traditionally welcomed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and provided foreign investors fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory treatment with few limited exceptions designed to protect national security. The Exon-Florio provision is implemented within the context of this open investment policy. The intent of Exon-Florio is not to discourage FDI generally, but to provide a mechanism to review and, if the President finds necessary, to restrict FDI that threatens the national security.
The Exon-Florio provision is implemented by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), an inter-agency committee chaired by the Secretary of Treasury. CFIUS seeks to serve U.S. investment policy through thorough reviews that protect national security while maintaining the credibility of our open investment policy and preserving the confidence of foreign investors here and of U.S. investors abroad that they will not be subject to retaliatory discrimination. | https://medium.com/alfonsofuggetta-it/liberisti-dove-siete-51ef7cedf263 | ['Alfonso Fuggetta'] | 2016-12-30 11:53:57.467000+00:00 | ['Economia', 'Politica'] | Title Liberisti dove sieteContent Liberisti dove siete guarda cosa ho scoperto Non lo sapevo Alla faccia del libero mercato AlcatelLucent sarebbe un problema relativo “protect national security” Noi Italiani siamo dei fessi volta svendiamo gioielli dicendo che la “proprietà non è un problema” altri casi ci teniamo magari possedute dal pubblico “aziende” che sono pozzi senza fondo di debiti Che fessi che siamo US Treasury — Committee Foreign Investments United States CFIUS Introduction United States traditionally welcomed Foreign Direct Investment FDI provided foreign investor fair equitable nondiscriminatory treatment limited exception designed protect national security ExonFlorio provision implemented within context open investment policy intent ExonFlorio discourage FDI generally provide mechanism review President find necessary restrict FDI threatens national security ExonFlorio provision implemented Committee Foreign Investment United States “CFIUS” interagency committee chaired Secretary Treasury CFIUS seek serve US investment policy thorough review protect national security maintaining credibility open investment policy preserving confidence foreign investor US investor abroad subject retaliatory discriminationTags Economia Politica |
190,757 | Wainwright hurls complete game as Cardinals upend Pirates to advance to NLCS | By Sammy Stava
Adam Wainwright was his normal self, and David Freese was clutch as the Cardinals won the National League Central back in late September in the final three games of the regular season, now they are the last of three NL Central teams left standing in October glory.
Wrapping up a combined 24 games in the regular season and postseason, Pittsburgh and St. Louis finished with a 12–12 tie, as the Cardinals won the game that mattered.
For the third straight season, the Cardinals have advanced to the National League Championship Series thanks to a 6–1 victory over Pittsburgh, upending the Pirates in a drama filled best-of-five series that went the distance. St. Louis will now take on Los Angeles in the NLCS.
Two runs was just enough for Wainwright Wednesday, and David Freese, Mr. October made that happen for the Cardinals hitting a two-run home run in the Bottom of the 2nd to give St. Louis an early lead. That was Freese’s seventh home run of his postseason career moving into 3rd place in Cardinals history while passing Larry Walker. It was the third baseman’s first postseason home run since the historic blast in the Game 6 walk-off of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers.
Wainwright started this series with a win and ended this series with a win. He started this game and then he ended this game. Wainwright threw five complete games in the regular season, this was his first postseason complete game of his career. With shades of Chris Carpenter throwing a complete game back in 2011 in the NLDS Game 5 against the Phillies, the right-hander puts himself into Cardinals history with his performance Wednesday.
As the Cardinals moved on to their third straight NLCS appearance, the Pirates have nothing to be ashamed of finishing off a great season, their first postseason appearance since 1992. Hats off to Clint Hurdle as baseball seems to be back in Pittsburgh.
Moving on to the National League Championship Series, the NL Central Champion Cardinals will take on the NL West Champion Dodgers in a best-of-seven series, Games 1 and 2 will be in St. Louis. The Cardinals finished with the best record in the National League with home field advantage through the playoffs.
The Dodgers will turn to Zack Greinke in Game 1 and Clayton Kershaw in Game 2. Game 1 in St. Louis will be held Friday night.
Thursday night the division series will wrap up with the Detroit visiting Oakland in a winner-take all Game 5 for the right to face the Red Sox in the ALCS.
Sammy Stava is the St. Louis Cardinals beat reporter for Outside Pitch Sports Network and outsidepitchmlb.com. He can be followed on Twitter @SEMOStava12 | https://outsidepitchmlb.mlblogs.com/wainwright-hurls-complete-game-as-cardinals-upend-pirates-to-advance-to-nlcs-d79bada5805c | ['Mlb.Com Blogs'] | 2016-11-07 14:37:51.605000+00:00 | ['Pittsburgh Pirates', 'MLB'] | Title Wainwright hurl complete game Cardinals upend Pirates advance NLCSContent Sammy Stava Adam Wainwright normal self David Freese clutch Cardinals National League Central back late September final three game regular season last three NL Central team left standing October glory Wrapping combined 24 game regular season postseason Pittsburgh St Louis finished 12–12 tie Cardinals game mattered third straight season Cardinals advanced National League Championship Series thanks 6–1 victory Pittsburgh upending Pirates drama filled bestoffive series went distance St Louis take Los Angeles NLCS Two run enough Wainwright Wednesday David Freese Mr October made happen Cardinals hitting tworun home run Bottom 2nd give St Louis early lead Freese’s seventh home run postseason career moving 3rd place Cardinals history passing Larry Walker third baseman’s first postseason home run since historic blast Game 6 walkoff 2011 World Series Texas Rangers Wainwright started series win ended series win started game ended game Wainwright threw five complete game regular season first postseason complete game career shade Chris Carpenter throwing complete game back 2011 NLDS Game 5 Phillies righthander put Cardinals history performance Wednesday Cardinals moved third straight NLCS appearance Pirates nothing ashamed finishing great season first postseason appearance since 1992 Hats Clint Hurdle baseball seems back Pittsburgh Moving National League Championship Series NL Central Champion Cardinals take NL West Champion Dodgers bestofseven series Games 1 2 St Louis Cardinals finished best record National League home field advantage playoff Dodgers turn Zack Greinke Game 1 Clayton Kershaw Game 2 Game 1 St Louis held Friday night Thursday night division series wrap Detroit visiting Oakland winnertake Game 5 right face Red Sox ALCS Sammy Stava St Louis Cardinals beat reporter Outside Pitch Sports Network outsidepitchmlbcom followed Twitter SEMOStava12Tags Pittsburgh Pirates MLB |
190,758 | Texas Rangers will extend qualifying offer to Nelson Cruz | By Andrew Vigliotti
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Texas Rangers were in prime position to make another playoff run until they lost one of their top hitters in Nelson Cruz to a 50-game suspension. The team welcomed him back with open arms for their tie-breaker match-up against the Tampa Bay Rays, but couldn’t get the them over the hump as they missed the postseason.
As Cruz is expected to hit free-agency, the Rangers are looking to extend the outfielder a qualifying offer hoping he will stay another season, reports Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
General manager Jon Daniels said he would like to bring back the outfielder who has been an important part of their success over the last few years.
“We’d be happy to have him back on a one-year deal. And we’re not prohibited from continuing to talk to him while he sees what the market is. If he signs elsewhere, we get a draft pick that helps us as well,” Daniels said, via the Dallas Morning News.
It’s likely Cruz rejects the qualifying offer of one-year, $14.1 million, but in many respects he should consider the big one-year salary. With the fact that he missed the final 50 regular season games due to his role in the Biogenesis PED scandal.
Cruz wants the opportunity to cash in big on the free-agent market. At the same time, it’s hard to blame him. Outfielder Melky Cabrera received a two-year, $16 million contract from the Blue Jays before the beginning of the 2013 season after being suspended 50 games.
This also gives the Rangers the opportunity to receive draft pick compensation if Cruz rejects the qualifying offer. Cruz batted .266/.327/.506 with 27 home runs, 76 RBI in 109 games.
Follow Andrew Vigliotti on Twitter for more updates @Andrew_Vig | https://outsidepitchmlb.mlblogs.com/texas-rangers-will-extend-qualifying-offer-to-nelson-cruz-3b5414b41580 | ['Mlb.Com Blogs'] | 2016-11-07 14:39:24.743000+00:00 | ['Texas Rangers', 'Baseball', 'MLB'] | Title Texas Rangers extend qualifying offer Nelson CruzContent Andrew Vigliotti Credit Mark J RebilasUSA TODAY Sports Texas Rangers prime position make another playoff run lost one top hitter Nelson Cruz 50game suspension team welcomed back open arm tiebreaker matchup Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t get hump missed postseason Cruz expected hit freeagency Rangers looking extend outfielder qualifying offer hoping stay another season report Evan Grant Dallas Morning News General manager Jon Daniels said would like bring back outfielder important part success last year “We’d happy back oneyear deal we’re prohibited continuing talk see market sign elsewhere get draft pick help u well” Daniels said via Dallas Morning News It’s likely Cruz reject qualifying offer oneyear 141 million many respect consider big oneyear salary fact missed final 50 regular season game due role Biogenesis PED scandal Cruz want opportunity cash big freeagent market time it’s hard blame Outfielder Melky Cabrera received twoyear 16 million contract Blue Jays beginning 2013 season suspended 50 game also give Rangers opportunity receive draft pick compensation Cruz reject qualifying offer Cruz batted 266327506 27 home run 76 RBI 109 game Follow Andrew Vigliotti Twitter update AndrewVigTags Texas Rangers Baseball MLB |
190,759 | Max Scherzer could be on the trading block this winter | By Andrew Vigliotti
latimes.com
As if David Price trade rumors wasn’t enough, it looks like Max Scherzer could join the southpaw on the open market. According to sources who told CBS Sports, the Tigers could be willing to entertain trade offers for the right-hander.
Scherzer, who finished the regular season 21–3 and is the front runner for the American League Cy Young award, could be on the block. Why would the Tigers want to part with a key member of their World Series-caliber rotation?
Scherzer will be entering the final year of his contract in 2014, worth up to $15-$20 million. Even for a 21-game winner, it’s a huge price to pay when three other players (Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder) are making that much per season. The Tigers are unlikely to re-sign the talented starter after his contract expires, so they figure to get something in return.
Many teams are looking for an ace to help anchor their rotation. However, they’d likely have to give up some key pieces to make it happen. Not many teams are willing to deplete their farm system for a possible one-year rental of a Scott Boras client. Look for the Yankees, Angels, Blue Jays, Nationals and Braves as a possible destination for Scherzer in a trade,
The Tigers could be looking at some significant changes to their roster, especially if they lose Thursday’s Game 5 against the Oakland Athletics. This was by far Scherzer’s best season, so they could use this as an opportunity to build towards the future, save money and still field a contending team for 2014.
Andrew Vigliotti is the co-founder of Outside Pitch Sports Network and outsidepitchmlb.com and can be followed on Twitter @Andrew_Vig | https://outsidepitchmlb.mlblogs.com/max-scherzer-could-be-on-the-trading-block-this-winter-dc29b5295b8e | ['Mlb.Com Blogs'] | 2016-11-07 14:36:20.099000+00:00 | ['Baseball', 'Max Scherzer', 'MLB'] | Title Max Scherzer could trading block winterContent Andrew Vigliotti latimescom David Price trade rumor wasn’t enough look like Max Scherzer could join southpaw open market According source told CBS Sports Tigers could willing entertain trade offer righthander Scherzer finished regular season 21–3 front runner American League Cy Young award could block would Tigers want part key member World Seriescaliber rotation Scherzer entering final year contract 2014 worth 1520 million Even 21game winner it’s huge price pay three player Justin Verlander Miguel Cabrera Prince Fielder making much per season Tigers unlikely resign talented starter contract expires figure get something return Many team looking ace help anchor rotation However they’d likely give key piece make happen many team willing deplete farm system possible oneyear rental Scott Boras client Look Yankees Angels Blue Jays Nationals Braves possible destination Scherzer trade Tigers could looking significant change roster especially lose Thursday’s Game 5 Oakland Athletics far Scherzer’s best season could use opportunity build towards future save money still field contending team 2014 Andrew Vigliotti cofounder Outside Pitch Sports Network outsidepitchmlbcom followed Twitter AndrewVigTags Baseball Max Scherzer MLB |
190,760 | Comfortable Recovery from Implant Surgery | Comfortable Recovery from Implant Surgery
Getting dental implants is one of the most important decisions that one can make to improve the smile. The implants not only make the appearance of the smile more attractive, these titanium tooth roots also restore the healthy function of the smile. Together with the corresponding teeth restorations such as dental crowns or a dental bridge, implants offer ideal solutions for missing teeth problems, bringing back the healthy form and function of the smile.
The implants are placed onto the jawbone using a surgical procedure. The gums are lifted away to expose the jawbone, and the artificial tooth roots are placed directly into the bone to integrate with the surrounding tissue. The implants are given a few months to heal before they can be attached to dental crowns or a fixed dental bridge. As with any surgical procedure, a recovery period is necessary to give the patient sufficient time to get well before undertaking normal physical activities. There are some tips that patients can follow to make the recovery process more comfortable, and much quicker.
The most important thing to do when recovering from an implant placement surgery is to take thing easy, and just relax. The recovery period is the time to get plenty of rest; lying down can help speed up the recovery process, and may help a patient in dealing with the pain and discomfort. All stressful activities and thoughts should be left alone, at least while recovering from the implant placement. Relaxing will also helps manage the bleeding. Patients should avoid physically taxing activities such as lifting of heavy items, or running, as these may start the bleeding in the surgical area once more. The bleeding can be managed by pressing a clean gauze pad into the surgical area and maintaining the firm pressure until the bleeding stops.
Good oral hygiene habits will need to be followed even after surgery to ensure that the teeth, gums, and the implant site stay free from infections & harmful bacteria. The mouth can be cleaned by gently swirling water around; gargling vigorously should be avoided because this can harm the surgical site. Tooth brushing can be done gently, while avoiding the area where the implant was recently placed. Staying nourished is important to boost the body’s strength and natural healing ability, and this can be done even if regular food items cannot be consumed. It is advisable to stick to liquids and soft food items, such as soup, to avoid harming the implant surgery area.
Dr Azhar Sheikh, founder of Life Dental Implants, is one of the UK’s most experienced dentists specializing in implant treatments. His unique approach to dental implant treatments takes into account not only your teeth, but your overall well-being as a person. Whether you are looking for cheap dental implants, dental implants Victoria or just want to know dental implants cost, visit our clinic today. | https://medium.com/@drazharsheikh/comfortable-recovery-from-implant-surgery-42bbfe620a3c | ['Dr Azhar Sheikh'] | 2015-12-30 10:53:21.971000+00:00 | ['Dentistry'] | Title Comfortable Recovery Implant SurgeryContent Comfortable Recovery Implant Surgery Getting dental implant one important decision one make improve smile implant make appearance smile attractive titanium tooth root also restore healthy function smile Together corresponding teeth restoration dental crown dental bridge implant offer ideal solution missing teeth problem bringing back healthy form function smile implant placed onto jawbone using surgical procedure gum lifted away expose jawbone artificial tooth root placed directly bone integrate surrounding tissue implant given month heal attached dental crown fixed dental bridge surgical procedure recovery period necessary give patient sufficient time get well undertaking normal physical activity tip patient follow make recovery process comfortable much quicker important thing recovering implant placement surgery take thing easy relax recovery period time get plenty rest lying help speed recovery process may help patient dealing pain discomfort stressful activity thought left alone least recovering implant placement Relaxing also help manage bleeding Patients avoid physically taxing activity lifting heavy item running may start bleeding surgical area bleeding managed pressing clean gauze pad surgical area maintaining firm pressure bleeding stop Good oral hygiene habit need followed even surgery ensure teeth gum implant site stay free infection harmful bacteria mouth cleaned gently swirling water around gargling vigorously avoided harm surgical site Tooth brushing done gently avoiding area implant recently placed Staying nourished important boost body’s strength natural healing ability done even regular food item cannot consumed advisable stick liquid soft food item soup avoid harming implant surgery area Dr Azhar Sheikh founder Life Dental Implants one UK’s experienced dentist specializing implant treatment unique approach dental implant treatment take account teeth overall wellbeing person Whether looking cheap dental implant dental implant Victoria want know dental implant cost visit clinic todayTags Dentistry |
190,761 | ‘Okay To Kiss’ Kit (Breath Test) To Be Released | Washington DC, May 19: Kissing a partner may turn out to be disastrous if one’s breath is not sweet. But these concerns may soon be history, thanks to pocket-sized breath test that helps know whether malodorous bacteria are brewing in the mouth.
Tel Aviv researchers, who have come up with this ultimate solution, have revealed that a blue result suggests that a person needs a toothbrush.
However, add the researchers, one would be “okay to kiss” if it is clear.
The researchers thus far believed that only one population of bacteria (the Gram-negative ones) break down the proteins in the mouth and produce foul odor.
However, lead researchers Prof. Mel Rosenberg and Dr. Nir Sterer have found that the other population of bacteria (the Gram-positive ones) are bad breath’s bacterial partner.
They say that such bacteria seem to help the Gram-negative ones by producing enzymes that chop sugary bits off the proteins that make them more easily degraded.
According to them, the presence of this enzymatic activity in saliva serves as the basis for the new “OkayToKiss” test. (via)
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LoLz, I know some people that I’ve recently interacted with that could have used this test! I miss Binaca…I used to rock that in high school like it was going out of style, and I guess they have?
$ | https://shabooty.com/okay-to-kiss-kit-breath-test-to-be-released-db35ea305b7d | ['Shabooty'] | 2016-08-09 02:15:49.316000+00:00 | ['Bacteria', 'Bad Breath', 'Dentistry'] | Title ‘Okay Kiss’ Kit Breath Test ReleasedContent Washington DC May 19 Kissing partner may turn disastrous one’s breath sweet concern may soon history thanks pocketsized breath test help know whether malodorous bacteria brewing mouth Tel Aviv researcher come ultimate solution revealed blue result suggests person need toothbrush However add researcher one would “okay kiss” clear researcher thus far believed one population bacteria Gramnegative one break protein mouth produce foul odor However lead researcher Prof Mel Rosenberg Dr Nir Sterer found population bacteria Grampositive one bad breath’s bacterial partner say bacteria seem help Gramnegative one producing enzyme chop sugary bit protein make easily degraded According presence enzymatic activity saliva serf basis new “OkayToKiss” test via — LoLz know people I’ve recently interacted could used test miss Binaca…I used rock high school like going style guess Tags Bacteria Bad Breath Dentistry |
190,762 | Man Goes To The Dentist — You Know The Drill | Man Goes To The Dentist — You Know The Drill
Photo by Erick Tang on Unsplash
She leads you upstairs, points you to a chair near the window.
Won’t be long, she says. You smile, nod — say ok, whatever, no rush. Your palms are sweaty but you don’t feel nervous, why should you? Not like you haven’t been through it all before.
There was that time, as a kid, you remember, feel it coming back. In the old surgery, with the old dentist who smelled faintly of tobacco and always listened to Steve Wright in the Afternoon.
You needed a filling, came in with mum after school; it was already nearly dark, the fine misty rain that dad always insisted got you wetter than the usual drizzle. He was probably right, your trousers were sticking to your legs, itchy and scratchy. Your socks damp around the toes. You hated damp socks — still do. You saw the needle, Steve Wright was telling another true story, the dentist told you to lie back, open your mouth. You panicked, bolted, made for the door. Mum lunged, grabbed your arm. It’s okay, she said. I’m not going to hurt you, he said. Hello, said Sid the Manager, when he meant to say Goodbye.
Later, you had sweets.
Mr Hill? It’s time.
The dentist, a woman in her forties, sits on a stool, peers over her glasses at a computer that has an x-ray of your mouth on the screen. She looks up as you enter the room, smiles and asks of your well-being. I’m fine, you tell her. Really, you are.
You sit down as the dental nurse prepares a paper bib to tie around your neck, to protect your clothes from the blood and spit that will surely follow. She ties it around your neck, hands you some plastic glasses to put on.
So, she says, we’re going to dig out the decay in that tooth of yours and pop a cap on that’ll be there until we can get a crown for it. Pop a cap? That’s slang for shooting someone isn’t it? Maybe she didn’t say that.
You sit down, lean back against the seat, it’s comfier than you recall. Ken Bruce on the radio but you’ve missed Popmaster. Once, in a check up you called out an answer on Popmaster by accident; shouted Take On Me by Aha as the hygienist scraped plaque and nearly pierced your tongue. You’ve been prone to this all your life of course, inadvertently voicing that which was meant for internal monologue. Like the time you shouted yes at the television screen when Richard Prior asked a crowd of people if they wanted lunch in the film Brewster’s Millions.
You lie back as the seat reclines, staring up at the lamp, glowing above you ominously, as though looking back at you. A light with personality and sinister intent — it occurs to you that it looks like those alien thingys on War of the Worlds.
It’s not a reassuring thought.
The light is blocked by the appearance of two heads, two female women[sic] looking down upon you, gazing into the cavernous void of your mouth. You cleaned your teeth before coming, it seemed the courteous thing to do. But now you worry you’ve missed a rogue cornflake clinging to a molar at the back.
The dental nurse, quite young and really quite blonde is wearing what appears to be a Perspex welders mask. What the hell have they got planned? You try not to think of Saw or Hostel or Little Shop of Horrors or, eek, Marathon Man. The omens are not good, you were listening to an interview about Laurence Olivier only yesterday.
The dentist prods around in your mouth with the little magnifying glass and the pointy thing as you try not to look at either of the two women looking down at you, try to focus on the light and on Ken Bruce, who seems to be talking to someone — possibly Jeremy Vine.
You’ve never really been a big fan of Jeremy Vine — he’s never really filled the shoes of Jimmy Young and he’s really only the second best presenter of Eggheads behind Dermot. Jimmy Young, always reminds you of your nan, listening in the kitchen, the waft of lamb stew drifting from the bubbling vat on the stove as Young debated about the miners strike or abortion in between playing Buddy Holly or the Everley Brothers, while you wanted to watch Rainbow on the telly.
The dentist puts what appears to be a block of plasticine into your mouth. It tastes minty, a bit like toothpaste. You were always a Colgate child but moved to Aquafresh as a student. Now it’s whatever’s on offer, although it’s rarely Crest.
Do they still sell Gibbs SR?
It’s injection time. You see the needle out of the corner of your eye. It looks enormous, big enough to tranquilise an elephant. You brace yourself, hold the fingers of your left hand in the grip of your right. Be brave, you don’t want to wimp it now. There are ladies present. What the hell does that mean, anyway? It’s no time to go all 1950’s.
Here it comes.
A sting and a throb deep inside your jaw and then nothing. A wait. The dentist makes a show of doing something on the computer but you get the impression she’s just killing time, waiting for the anaesthetic to kick in. You talk about Christmas, about the stupid people who’ve already got decorations up; about impending parties and festive shindigs. But talking is becoming tricky as you start to lose all feeling in the left side of your head, a prod of the cheek — rubbery and numb, like poking a balloon. You worry you might be dribbling without realising it.
Time to crack on.
The dentist leans over you again, her face low, close to yours, her eyes fixed on whatever horrors lay within your trap. The nurse leans in, pops the plastic suction tube in that briefly sticks to your tongue. Noises all around, you close your eyes. The slurp of the suction device, a dog’s bark (he used to be worse, apparently), the faint Scottish burr of Ken Bruce and the drill.
Like Beechers Brook in the Grand National, the drill is the big bad daddy of the dentistry implements. It should come with its own theme music, like Darth Vader or Jaws, a chilling score to announce its arrival, the low descent to dental destruction. It whirs with a shrill, evil high pitch that grows higher as it encounters resistance against the enamel. Although painless you wince anyway, it seems appropriate. Your eyes flutter and close and you wonder whether it would be possible to go to sleep like this. Just nod off and wake when it’s all over.
There’s a fair bit of decay in there, she says, surely not expecting a response. Decay, the word makes you feel guilty even though you know you look after your teeth.
You just know you do.
Decay — you’ve allowed one of your teeth to decay you irresponsible, reckless bastard. Too many Wham! bars as a child. They still sell Wham! bars but they’re not the same — not as potent. Back in the day they were so chewy you could lose a tooth in the battle to bite a chunk and the green bits inside — wow, like biting into a landmine.
Instruments and gadgets, something that looked like ironing tongs and a couple of things that went beep. Minutes pass slowly, your mouth tiring of being kept prised open, throat dry from the suction tube.
All done, she says, the seat returning to its upright state, bringing you up with it. Have a rinse out, she says. You take the plastic cup, put it where you think your mouth ought to be, pour some mouthwash in, some dribbles out, along your chin and onto the paper bib. Somewhere inside your head there is an itch but you’re too numb to locate it. You notice that Jeremy Vine is talking on the radio, Ken Bruce long since finished. Your cue to leave.
It’s three hours before your mouth returns to life, the sudden, joyous realisation that you can feel again, that your tongue and your voice both work again. That you can chance a cup of tea without threat that you might miss and scold your ears.
You have to go back after Christmas — have the permanent crown fixed. But that’s okay — time’s have changed. There’s no dread anymore, no threat of making a break for it. You’ve moved on, grown up. Everything’s different.
You sit back and listen to Steve Wright in the Afternoon. It’s another true story. | https://garethjhill.com/man-goes-to-the-dentist-you-know-the-drill-f9baa12d6df0 | ['Gareth Hill'] | 2021-07-02 09:58:56.285000+00:00 | ['Humor', 'UK', 'Slice Of Life', 'Memories', 'Dentistry'] | Title Man Goes Dentist — Know DrillContent Man Goes Dentist — Know Drill Photo Erick Tang Unsplash lead upstairs point chair near window Won’t long say smile nod — say ok whatever rush palm sweaty don’t feel nervous like haven’t time kid remember feel coming back old surgery old dentist smelled faintly tobacco always listened Steve Wright Afternoon needed filling came mum school already nearly dark fine misty rain dad always insisted got wetter usual drizzle probably right trouser sticking leg itchy scratchy sock damp around toe hated damp sock — still saw needle Steve Wright telling another true story dentist told lie back open mouth panicked bolted made door Mum lunged grabbed arm It’s okay said I’m going hurt said Hello said Sid Manager meant say Goodbye Later sweet Mr Hill It’s time dentist woman forty sits stool peer glass computer xray mouth screen look enter room smile asks wellbeing I’m fine tell Really sit dental nurse prepares paper bib tie around neck protect clothes blood spit surely follow tie around neck hand plastic glass put say we’re going dig decay tooth pop cap that’ll get crown Pop cap That’s slang shooting someone isn’t Maybe didn’t say sit lean back seat it’s comfier recall Ken Bruce radio you’ve missed Popmaster check called answer Popmaster accident shouted Take Aha hygienist scraped plaque nearly pierced tongue You’ve prone life course inadvertently voicing meant internal monologue Like time shouted yes television screen Richard Prior asked crowd people wanted lunch film Brewster’s Millions lie back seat reclines staring lamp glowing ominously though looking back light personality sinister intent — occurs look like alien thingys War Worlds It’s reassuring thought light blocked appearance two head two female womensic looking upon gazing cavernous void mouth cleaned teeth coming seemed courteous thing worry you’ve missed rogue cornflake clinging molar back dental nurse quite young really quite blonde wearing appears Perspex welder mask hell got planned try think Saw Hostel Little Shop Horrors eek Marathon Man omen good listening interview Laurence Olivier yesterday dentist prod around mouth little magnifying glass pointy thing try look either two woman looking try focus light Ken Bruce seems talking someone — possibly Jeremy Vine You’ve never really big fan Jeremy Vine — he’s never really filled shoe Jimmy Young he’s really second best presenter Eggheads behind Dermot Jimmy Young always reminds nan listening kitchen waft lamb stew drifting bubbling vat stove Young debated miner strike abortion playing Buddy Holly Everley Brothers wanted watch Rainbow telly dentist put appears block plasticine mouth taste minty bit like toothpaste always Colgate child moved Aquafresh student it’s whatever’s offer although it’s rarely Crest still sell Gibbs SR It’s injection time see needle corner eye look enormous big enough tranquilise elephant brace hold finger left hand grip right brave don’t want wimp lady present hell mean anyway It’s time go 1950’s come sting throb deep inside jaw nothing wait dentist make show something computer get impression she’s killing time waiting anaesthetic kick talk Christmas stupid people who’ve already got decoration impending party festive shindig talking becoming tricky start lose feeling left side head prod cheek — rubbery numb like poking balloon worry might dribbling without realising Time crack dentist lean face low close eye fixed whatever horror lay within trap nurse lean pop plastic suction tube briefly stick tongue Noises around close eye slurp suction device dog’s bark used worse apparently faint Scottish burr Ken Bruce drill Like Beechers Brook Grand National drill big bad daddy dentistry implement come theme music like Darth Vader Jaws chilling score announce arrival low descent dental destruction whir shrill evil high pitch grows higher encounter resistance enamel Although painless wince anyway seems appropriate eye flutter close wonder whether would possible go sleep like nod wake it’s There’s fair bit decay say surely expecting response Decay word make feel guilty even though know look teeth know Decay — you’ve allowed one teeth decay irresponsible reckless bastard many Wham bar child still sell Wham bar they’re — potent Back day chewy could lose tooth battle bite chunk green bit inside — wow like biting landmine Instruments gadget something looked like ironing tongs couple thing went beep Minutes pas slowly mouth tiring kept prised open throat dry suction tube done say seat returning upright state bringing rinse say take plastic cup put think mouth ought pour mouthwash dribble along chin onto paper bib Somewhere inside head itch you’re numb locate notice Jeremy Vine talking radio Ken Bruce long since finished cue leave 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190,763 | Does Praising Children on Brushing Their Teeth Have a Positive Effect on Their Oral Health? — Savanna Dental | Does Praising Children on Brushing Their Teeth Have a Positive Effect on Their Oral Health? — Savanna Dental
A new study has found that there are significant benefits derived from parents congratulating and praising their children’s tooth-brushing. As a result, the researchers have argued that parents should take more of an active role with their children’s oral health. Overall, this can help with strengthening the oral health of their children.
A study released by American researchers has found that when parents praise their children for and whilst brushing their teeth, that their oral health subsequently benefits.
The research analyzed how the actions of parents affected their children. There were interesting findings. As a result, there are many lessons to be learned.
Background
It is important for children to brush their teeth from a young age. By getting used to a toothbrush from a young age, it can instill good habits that can be lifelong [1]. As a result, they are likelier to enjoy lifelong strong oral health.
Past research has shown that it is crucial for parents to show interest in their children’s oral health [2]. Moreover, they should set a good example for their children by having strong oral hygiene themselves.
What the Research involved
The study was completed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University and the Santa Fe Institute [3]. This triumvirate of institutions sought to analyze the daily toothbrushing habits of three year old’s.
The study involved 81 three year old’s who were learning to brush their teeth. The researchers wanted to include families from multiple demographics in order to get a broad picture of the situation. As a result, the participants came from many different ethnicities, American states and different social classes, which was judged by household income [3].
The data used in the study was collected over a 16-day period. In these 16 days, parents submitted videos of their children’s nightly toothbrushing. Parents were instructed to let their child brush their teeth themselves [3].
When reviewing the footage, researchers looked at the persistence of the child, and any talk from parents. Moreover, the researchers looked especially for any praise that the parent was giving their child [3].
Finally, parents also completed daily surveys throughout the 16 days. This survey asked the parents to self-assess their stress levels, how their child was sleeping (including the duration), and how their child’s mood was [3].
The Results
The researchers were able to make a number of conclusions from the study. Firstly, they found that the persistence of children in brushing their teeth fluctuated from day-to-day [3].
Most interestingly, those that received praise from their parents were more likely to brush their teeth for longer, and show improved moods [3]. Therefore, it becomes clear that praising a child while they are brushing their teeth is very helpful.
For parents that gave less or infrequent praise to their children, it correlated with shorter toothbrushing times. Also, in what may be unrelated, these children typically had less or more interrupted sleep [3].
What this means
Perhaps the most important finding from this study is that parents have a very important role to play in their children’s oral health. Specifically, praising children whilst they brush their teeth is important.
The researchers found that praise such as “good job”, “good girl/boy” and “very good” were all very helpful [3]. Any sort of praise seems to be helpful.
The authors did point out that there were some limitations with their study. For instance, the authors stated it didn’t give a worldwide view. Instead, it had a western slant. Moreover, the authors acknowledged that further studies were needed to confirm their findings. For instance, a bigger sample size could be helpful.
Allyson Mackey is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She commented on the findings [4]. Mackey said that “fluctuations in parent praise relate to fluctuations in child persistence” [4]. Mackey remarked that this clearly showed the importance of parental praise of children while toothbrushing.
Thinking points…
1) Have you got a young child? If so, there is a lot to learn from this study. For instance, think to yourself, do you praise them while they brush their teeth? If not, this study shows it could be very beneficial!
2) Remember that as a child grows up, including in their teenage years, parents should always show an interest in the oral health and brushing habits of their children. This isn’t something that should stop after a few years.
3) There is a lot of research that shows it is important for adults to set a good example to their children when it comes to oral health. This includes going for regular check-ups yourself, looking after your own teeth, and attending the dentist with children when they have a check-up. With this in mind, have you scheduled your next dental check-up?
What we offer at Savanna Dental
Savanna Dental is a dental clinic based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We provide our patients with a warm welcome, a comfortable experience and advice whenever needed.
We recommend that our patients attend our Calgary-based dental clinic twice a year for a regular dental check-up. When problems are detected, we have many treatments available. For instance, these include cavity fillings and root canals. We also have some cosmetic treatments too!
Importantly, we recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing regularly. Moreover, eating healthily and trying to avoid sugary foods and drink is helpful.
In addition, all of our services at our Calgary dental clinic Savanna Dental are in line with the Alberta Dental Fee Guide.
We would love you to visit our Savanna Dental dental clinic in Calgary! You can find out more about us by visiting our website https://savannadentalclinic.ca.
References | https://medium.com/@savannadentalgl/does-praising-children-on-brushing-their-teeth-have-a-positive-effect-on-their-oral-health-25cea6b54361 | ['Savanna Dental'] | 2021-12-22 01:02:17.231000+00:00 | ['Dental Care', 'Oral Health', 'Dentistry', 'Dental'] | Title Praising Children Brushing Teeth Positive Effect Oral Health — Savanna DentalContent Praising Children Brushing Teeth Positive Effect Oral Health — Savanna Dental new study found significant benefit derived parent congratulating praising children’s toothbrushing result researcher argued parent take active role children’s oral health Overall help strengthening oral health child study released American researcher found parent praise child whilst brushing teeth oral health subsequently benefit research analyzed action parent affected child interesting finding result many lesson learned Background important child brush teeth young age getting used toothbrush young age instill good habit lifelong 1 result likelier enjoy lifelong strong oral health Past research shown crucial parent show interest children’s oral health 2 Moreover set good example child strong oral hygiene Research involved study completed researcher University Pennsylvania Yale University Santa Fe Institute 3 triumvirate institution sought analyze daily toothbrushing habit three year old’s study involved 81 three year old’s learning brush teeth researcher wanted include family multiple demographic order get broad picture situation result participant came many different ethnicity American state different social class judged household income 3 data used study collected 16day period 16 day parent submitted video children’s nightly toothbrushing Parents instructed let child brush teeth 3 reviewing footage researcher looked persistence child talk parent Moreover researcher looked especially praise parent giving child 3 Finally parent also completed daily survey throughout 16 day survey asked parent selfassess stress level child sleeping including duration child’s mood 3 Results researcher able make number conclusion study Firstly found persistence child brushing teeth fluctuated daytoday 3 interestingly received praise parent likely brush teeth longer show improved mood 3 Therefore becomes clear praising child brushing teeth helpful parent gave le infrequent praise child correlated shorter toothbrushing time Also may unrelated child typically le interrupted sleep 3 mean Perhaps important finding study parent important role play children’s oral health Specifically praising child whilst brush teeth important researcher found praise “good job” “good girlboy” “very good” helpful 3 sort praise seems helpful author point limitation study instance author stated didn’t give worldwide view Instead western slant Moreover author acknowledged study needed confirm finding instance bigger sample size could helpful Allyson Mackey Assistant Professor Psychology University Pennsylvania commented finding 4 Mackey said “fluctuations parent praise relate fluctuation child persistence” 4 Mackey remarked clearly showed importance parental praise child toothbrushing Thinking points… 1 got young child lot learn study instance think praise brush teeth study show could beneficial 2 Remember child grows including teenage year parent always show interest oral health brushing habit child isn’t something stop year 3 lot research show important adult set good example child come oral health includes going regular checkup looking teeth attending dentist child checkup mind scheduled next dental checkup offer Savanna Dental Savanna Dental dental clinic based Calgary Alberta Canada provide patient warm welcome comfortable experience advice whenever needed recommend patient attend Calgarybased dental clinic twice year regular dental checkup problem detected many treatment available instance include cavity filling root canal also cosmetic treatment Importantly recommend brushing teeth least twice day flossing regularly Moreover eating healthily trying avoid sugary food drink helpful addition service Calgary dental clinic Savanna Dental line Alberta Dental Fee Guide would love visit Savanna Dental dental clinic Calgary find u visiting website httpssavannadentalclinicca ReferencesTags Dental Care Oral Health Dentistry Dental |
190,764 | dentist in varanasi | dentist in varanasi
Oral Health Tips to keep Teeth Healthy, Strong & White
A healthy smile should indicate a healthy mouth and a healthy body. Proper oral care is very essential.In addition to improving your general wellbeing, a clean and healthy mouth helps to prevent germs and bacteria from getting into other parts of your body, which might lead to poor general health conditions.
The below are some easy oral care tips that will help keep your mouth and teeth in healthy, strong in condition so you can achieve a stunning white smile that will look great in all occasions.As Follow:-
1. Brush Twice a Day- Dentist expert are advised brush on your teeth twice a day. Use fluoride toothpaste along with a soft-bristle toothbrush in order to remove the bacteria. Spend at least 2 minutes thoroughly scrubbing your teeth.
2. Rinse Mouthwash- After brushing you should not forget rinse your mouthwash. Rinsing with mouthwash every after meal can kill germswhile the first one gets you rid of the food particles that hide in your mouth.
3. Flossing your mouth- Dentists use dental floss to remove stains from the teeth. If you floss your teeth every day, it can stop tooth decay and conditions such as gingivitis. Flossing is passing a strong thread between the teeth to slacken and remove food debris stuck between them.
4. Drink lots of water. Drinking lots of water is improving oral health.When you drink more water, you get to prevent your teeth from staining. This can also help wash away remaining food particles in your mouth which may cause tooth decay.
5. Include calcium in your diet: is necessary for your organism in order to make the bones and teeth stronger. Your teeth and gums are healthy if you get enough calcium in your diet.
6. Fresh Vegetables and Fruits: Your diet can also have a positive impact on the look of your smile. Fresh vegetables and fruits can be beneficial for the production of saliva.
7. Avoid too much sugar: More sugar means more tooth decay and weaker teeth. Sugar can convert acids in your mouth that cause decay so it is best to reduce you intake on this.
8. Use your teeth for eating only: Some people have the habit of using their teeth to chew ice, open bags of chips, loosen knots, and other actions that are actually bad for their teeth. Avoid using your teeth for anything else other than eating.
9. Give up alcohol and smoking: Alcohol and cigarettes are bad for your teeth. You are at a risk of oral cancer with excessive alcohol. Smoking on the other hand increases your risk of gum disease and tooth loss.
10. Visit your dentist regularly: Visiting the dentist, regular dental check-ups are very important. The dentist has special tools to help you clean your teeth and keep them healthy. They also provide you important tips that will help improve your general oral health.
Are you looking for an experienced dentist Bansal to help you with your dental care? It is the best Dentist in Varanasi, it is about of toothache that is only getting worse, a cracked tooth through which the nerves are being pained every time you have a drink or even an abscess, Dentist in Varanasi can help you.
http://www.dentistinvaranasi.in/ | https://medium.com/@marrylee440/dentist-in-varanasi-8685ff373a8c | [] | 2015-12-16 06:12:18.583000+00:00 | ['Dental Care', 'Dentistry'] | Title dentist varanasiContent dentist varanasi Oral Health Tips keep Teeth Healthy Strong White healthy smile indicate healthy mouth healthy body Proper oral care essentialIn addition improving general wellbeing clean healthy mouth help prevent germ bacteria getting part body might lead poor general health condition easy oral care tip help keep mouth teeth healthy strong condition achieve stunning white smile look great occasionsAs Follow 1 Brush Twice Day Dentist expert advised brush teeth twice day Use fluoride toothpaste along softbristle toothbrush order remove bacteria Spend least 2 minute thoroughly scrubbing teeth 2 Rinse Mouthwash brushing forget rinse mouthwash Rinsing mouthwash every meal kill germswhile first one get rid food particle hide mouth 3 Flossing mouth Dentists use dental floss remove stain teeth floss teeth every day stop tooth decay condition gingivitis Flossing passing strong thread teeth slacken remove food debris stuck 4 Drink lot water Drinking lot water improving oral healthWhen drink water get prevent teeth staining also help wash away remaining food particle mouth may cause tooth decay 5 Include calcium diet necessary organism order make bone teeth stronger teeth gum healthy get enough calcium diet 6 Fresh Vegetables Fruits diet also positive impact look smile Fresh vegetable fruit beneficial production saliva 7 Avoid much sugar sugar mean tooth decay weaker teeth Sugar convert acid mouth cause decay best reduce intake 8 Use teeth eating people habit using teeth chew ice open bag chip loosen knot action actually bad teeth Avoid using teeth anything else eating 9 Give alcohol smoking Alcohol cigarette bad teeth risk oral cancer excessive alcohol Smoking hand increase risk gum disease tooth loss 10 Visit dentist regularly Visiting dentist regular dental checkup important dentist special tool help clean teeth keep healthy also provide important tip help improve general oral health looking experienced dentist Bansal help dental care best Dentist Varanasi toothache getting worse cracked tooth nerve pained every time drink even abscess Dentist Varanasi help httpwwwdentistinvaranasiinTags Dental Care Dentistry |
190,765 | Dental Implant Cost in India | Dental Implant is an artificial tooth root that supports the replacement tooth or a bridge. The implants provide a strong foundation for the permanent or removable teeth and are root-form endosseous implants i.e they appear similar to the natural teeth. The implants used in dentistry are usually made of titanium.
Types of dental implants
· Endosteal: Implants positioned inside the jawbone
· Subperiosteal: Implants positioned on the jawbone below the gum.
The modern variations of implants available nowadays are:
· Single sitting implants in India
· Mini Dental Implants in India
· All-on-4 implants in India
Indications for Dental Implants
Single Tooth Replacement — The implants replace both the root as well as the lost tooth that is then covered with a crown.
— The implants replace both the root as well as the lost tooth that is then covered with a crown. Replacement of several or all the teeth — Several teeth and even all the teeth can be replaced with implant-supported bridges that replace teeth and some of the roots.
— Several teeth and even all the teeth can be replaced with implant-supported bridges that replace teeth and some of the roots. Supporting the denture — The support or stability of partial denture or full upper or the lower denture is provided by dental implantation.
— The support or stability of partial denture or full upper or the lower denture is provided by dental implantation. The improved aesthetic appearance of the teeth
of the teeth Improved oral health — Oral health is improved by the dental implants since the implants do not alter the nearby positioning of the teeth as occurs with a tooth-supported bridge. The implants allow easy access between teeth thus improving long-term oral hygiene.
Advantages of Dental Implants
Enhanced aesthetic appearance — The dental implants prevent bone loss since the implants integrate into the structure of the bone thereby improving the aesthetic appearance.
— The dental implants prevent bone loss since the implants integrate into the structure of the bone thereby improving the aesthetic appearance. Give more Durability and strength to the teeth — The implants are much stronger and durable than the restorative counterparts such as dentures or bridges.
— The implants are much stronger and durable than the restorative counterparts such as dentures or bridges. Implants as a permanent solution to tooth loss — the implants restore the normal tooth function in the mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth.
— the implants restore the normal tooth function in the mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth. Correct malocclusion when the problem is not due to bone abnormalities.
Dental Implant Success rate
The success rate of any dental implant surgery depends on both the dental surgeon and the patient. Another important factor that determines the success rate of dental implants is the placement of the implant. In general, the success rate of dental implants is about 98%. Although with proper care, they can last a lifetime.
The success rate of any dental implant surgery depends on both the dental surgeon and the patient. Another important factor that determines the success rate of dental implants is the placement of the implant. In general, the success rate of dental implants is about 98%. Although with proper care, they can last a lifetime.
Maintenance of Dental Implants
Good oral hygiene is very crucial before, during and after dental implant placement to keep the implant healthy.
For long term success, you should take proper care of the implant. The care for implants is similar to the daily care of your natural teeth. Cleaning is essential after every meal. This can be accomplished by brushing and flossing gently at all sides of the implant.
Use a soft manual toothbrush or an electric brush with a tartar-control and low-abrasive toothpaste
Proper cleaning with dental floss around the abutments
Use mouth rinses that are antimicrobial
For removing plaque between the teeth use an inter-dental brush or any other aid on either side of the implant.
Avoid damaging habits: Chewing hard items like hard candies or ice, can break your crowns. Avoid having caffeine products and tooth -staining tobacco.
Chewing hard items like hard candies or ice, can break your crowns. Avoid having caffeine products and tooth -staining tobacco. See your dentist regularly: Make sure you visit your dentist every 3–6 months for a professional exam and proper cleaning. The implant needs to be checked annually with an X-ray.
Dental Tourism in India
Dental Tourism in India has grown by leaps and bounds during the last few years, especially for dental implants because of the cost of dental implants in countries like the UK, USA, Australia, etc are too high, whereas India offers many cheap dental implants. Many people from these countries are coming to India for seeking dental implants surgery at the best dental clinics in India.
With significant advancements in the infrastructure available in dental clinics and dental centers in India, patients are coming from across the globe for seeking cosmetic dentistry in India. The good dental clinics in India are well equipped with sophisticated equipment and have cutting edge technology. Not only the infrastructure but the dental surgeons in India at these centers are board-certified and highly qualified.
IndiCure brings together a wide range of dental surgery procedures, ranging from restorative treatments like crowns and bridges to the latest cosmetic dental procedures like dental implants, laser dentistry, and removable dental prostheses.
Our surgeons are an experienced team of dentists, considered to be among the best dental surgeons in India and have many years of experience in handling sophisticated dentistry cases.
For more information on dental implant cost in India, write to us at [email protected] or call us at +91 9320036777 (India & WhatsApp) or +1–8772702448 (US Toll-Free) or talk to us at Skype @ Indicure | https://medium.com/@IndiCure/dental-implant-cost-in-india-3e0df37cab2f | ['Indicure Health Tours'] | 2019-09-30 13:38:48.449000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dental Implants'] | Title Dental Implant Cost IndiaContent Dental Implant artificial tooth root support replacement tooth bridge implant provide strong foundation permanent removable teeth rootform endosseous implant ie appear similar natural teeth implant used dentistry usually made titanium Types dental implant · Endosteal Implants positioned inside jawbone · Subperiosteal Implants positioned jawbone gum modern variation implant available nowadays · Single sitting implant India · Mini Dental Implants India · Allon4 implant India Indications Dental Implants Single Tooth Replacement — implant replace root well lost tooth covered crown — implant replace root well lost tooth covered crown Replacement several teeth — Several teeth even teeth replaced implantsupported bridge replace teeth root — Several teeth even teeth replaced implantsupported bridge replace teeth root Supporting denture — support stability partial denture full upper lower denture provided dental implantation — support stability partial denture full upper lower denture provided dental implantation improved aesthetic appearance teeth teeth Improved oral health — Oral health improved dental implant since implant alter nearby positioning teeth occurs toothsupported bridge implant allow easy access teeth thus improving longterm oral hygiene Advantages Dental Implants Enhanced aesthetic appearance — dental implant prevent bone loss since implant integrate structure bone thereby improving aesthetic appearance — dental implant prevent bone loss since implant integrate structure bone thereby improving aesthetic appearance Give Durability strength teeth — implant much stronger durable restorative counterpart denture bridge — implant much stronger durable restorative counterpart denture bridge Implants permanent solution tooth loss — implant restore normal tooth function mouth little nonrestorable teeth — implant restore normal tooth function mouth little nonrestorable teeth Correct malocclusion problem due bone abnormality Dental Implant Success rate success rate dental implant surgery depends dental surgeon patient Another important factor determines success rate dental implant placement implant general success rate dental implant 98 Although proper care last lifetime success rate dental implant surgery depends dental surgeon patient Another important factor determines success rate dental implant placement implant general success rate dental implant 98 Although proper care last lifetime Maintenance Dental Implants Good oral hygiene crucial dental implant placement keep implant healthy long term success take proper care implant care implant similar daily care natural teeth Cleaning essential every meal accomplished brushing flossing gently side implant Use soft manual toothbrush electric brush tartarcontrol lowabrasive toothpaste Proper cleaning dental floss around abutment Use mouth rinse antimicrobial removing plaque teeth use interdental brush aid either side implant Avoid damaging habit Chewing hard item like hard candy ice break crown Avoid caffeine product tooth staining tobacco Chewing hard item like hard candy ice break crown Avoid caffeine product tooth staining tobacco See dentist regularly Make sure visit dentist every 3–6 month professional exam proper cleaning implant need checked annually Xray Dental Tourism India Dental Tourism India grown leap bound last year especially dental implant cost dental implant country like UK USA Australia etc high whereas India offer many cheap dental implant Many people country coming India seeking dental implant surgery best dental clinic India significant advancement infrastructure available dental clinic dental center India patient coming across globe seeking cosmetic dentistry India good dental clinic India well equipped sophisticated equipment cutting edge technology infrastructure dental surgeon India center boardcertified highly qualified IndiCure brings together wide range dental surgery procedure ranging restorative treatment like crown bridge latest cosmetic dental procedure like dental implant laser dentistry removable dental prosthesis surgeon experienced team dentist considered among best dental surgeon India many year experience handling sophisticated dentistry case information dental implant cost India write u infoindicurecom call u 91 9320036777 India WhatsApp 1–8772702448 US TollFree talk u Skype IndicureTags Dentistry Dental Implants |
190,766 | Tips for Upselling Services and Products at a Dental Office | Tips for Upselling Services and Products at a Dental Office
If you’re a dentist, or if you work in a dental office as an administrator, increasing your revenues in your office is flat out easy to do, but you need to know what to do to make it happen!
Continuing to increase the amount of patients you see on a daily basis is not going to work because there’s only so much time in the day and each patient actually requires a certain amount of time to get the job done. Adding another doctor is not always the best bet because that comes with a long term commitment, and at a high cost.
So here’s how you’re going to increase revenues at your dental office with minimal effort. You need to start upselling add-on services that you offer outside of your normal billable insurance ie: teeth whitening, additional quarterly wellness checkups, custom sports mouthguards, custom nightguards, electric toothbrushes, and so forth.
Even better than billing these premium services on a one-time basis, you need to put them on automatic renewal plans. For example, when a patient signs up for one of your quarterly wellness visit plans, you’ll notify them via their choice of communication, physical mail, text, or email, well in advance of the appointment, and in that follow up reminder communication, you’ll plant the seed for the additional upsell product that you’re going to happen to mention when they’re in for their next visit.
As a dentist, you have access to a lot of different information on your patients, and if you’re not using the public information that you do have to provide upsell products and services that your clients are already buying somewhere else, you’re flat out missing the boat. Ask yourself this, “Why is your client going to Bed Bath and Beyond to buy an electric toothbrush,” when you can actually make the recommendation for them while their at your office, and you can collect the revenue as well.
Now here’s the key that most dental offices make, they don’t setup the sale before the patient arrives, and when the topic of buying an electric toothbrush comes up, the patient feels like their getting the old sell job and they get turned off. You always want to be planting the seed of the sale, before you’re actually trying to sell something. In fact, when you do the setup properly, you’re not even selling, your just providing a value add service to a targeted audience that actually wants want you have to offer.
If your office is hitting people over the head by not setting up the sale ahead of time, stop doing it now, it’s hurting you. What you need to be doing is the following.
Educate Your Patients on what Additional Value Add Services and Products You Provide Educate Your Patients on the Value of the Services and Products that You’re Offering Educate Your Patients on the Value of Buying the Services and Products that Your Offering through You
You notice how all of the above steps are about “educating” your patients, and none of them are directly about selling. The more you can educate your patients, the more money they’re going to spend with you, it’s that simple. Every invoice, whether it’s electronic, or in paper form, needs to have some type of personalized value add educational content on it.
This means that if I’m a man and I come to your office, I’m going to receive educational content on the invoice that I receive that’s relevant to me, such as, what men my age typically see in regards to their dental health, and the same goes for any woman coming to your office.
Here’s another great upsell opportunity, how about asking your patients if they play any sports, and if they do, what sport it is, and when their season typically starts. Once you have this information, put a tag ie: football, soccer, lacrosse, or any other sports, in your CRM (customer relationship management) system, and then a few months before the sport starts, send the patient out an email on the value of having a custom mouthguard made to protect them while they’re playing their specific sport.
Boom, there you have it, you set up the patient for a sale, by sending out helpful, valuable, and useful information about what’s going to help keep their teeth in their mouth while they’re playing sports. Not only that, but because you new what time of year the sport started, you’re were able to send the information out at the perfect time!
Lastly, any paper documents that you currently use to collect information from clients ie: address, name, email, insurance, family members, emergency contacts, immediately needs to be changed into an electronic searchable form. This means that whenever you want to, you can run a report and sort your patients by different search criteria. Remember, the more you can personalize your communications, the more you’re going to sell, so this is another vital piece of the puzzle.
Listen, upselling services at your dental office will work, you just need to learn what to do, and how to do it. And if you don’t know how to upsell, or you don’t have to time or resources to do it yourself, our team at MyVirtualSalesForce has the perfect “do everything for you” solution. Stop messing around, and start increasing your revenues today. Insurance has changed, billing has changed, and it all means less money for you in the end, so by investing in upselling services at your dental office, you’re going to make back the money you’ve been losing, and very quickly!
Need help with forming a strategy, increasing your sales, or implementing a new software solution? Call 1–888–370–9917anytime, or open a support email ticket, and one of our specialists will get you all setup with the best service for your specific needs.
MyVirtualSaleForce provides unparalleled service and support, 24/7, 365 days of the year. Regardless of the job, short or long-term, big or small, simple or complex, MyVirtualSalesForce has it covered. | https://medium.com/@brandonschaefer/tips-for-upselling-services-and-products-at-a-dental-office-e5f83f4af088 | ['Brandon Schaefer'] | 2015-12-23 00:27:06.679000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dentist'] | Title Tips Upselling Services Products Dental OfficeContent Tips Upselling Services Products Dental Office you’re dentist work dental office administrator increasing revenue office flat easy need know make happen Continuing increase amount patient see daily basis going work there’s much time day patient actually requires certain amount time get job done Adding another doctor always best bet come long term commitment high cost here’s you’re going increase revenue dental office minimal effort need start upselling addon service offer outside normal billable insurance ie teeth whitening additional quarterly wellness checkup custom sport mouthguards custom nightguards electric toothbrush forth Even better billing premium service onetime basis need put automatic renewal plan example patient sign one quarterly wellness visit plan you’ll notify via choice communication physical mail text email well advance appointment follow reminder communication you’ll plant seed additional upsell product you’re going happen mention they’re next visit dentist access lot different information patient you’re using public information provide upsell product service client already buying somewhere else you’re flat missing boat Ask “Why client going Bed Bath Beyond buy electric toothbrush” actually make recommendation office collect revenue well here’s key dental office make don’t setup sale patient arrives topic buying electric toothbrush come patient feel like getting old sell job get turned always want planting seed sale you’re actually trying sell something fact setup properly you’re even selling providing value add service targeted audience actually want want offer office hitting people head setting sale ahead time stop it’s hurting need following Educate Patients Additional Value Add Services Products Provide Educate Patients Value Services Products You’re Offering Educate Patients Value Buying Services Products Offering notice step “educating” patient none directly selling educate patient money they’re going spend it’s simple Every invoice whether it’s electronic paper form need type personalized value add educational content mean I’m man come office I’m going receive educational content invoice receive that’s relevant men age typically see regard dental health go woman coming office Here’s another great upsell opportunity asking patient play sport sport season typically start information put tag ie football soccer lacrosse sport CRM customer relationship management system month sport start send patient email value custom mouthguard made protect they’re playing specific sport Boom set patient sale sending helpful valuable useful information what’s going help keep teeth mouth they’re playing sport new time year sport started you’re able send information perfect time Lastly paper document currently use collect information client ie address name email insurance family member emergency contact immediately need changed electronic searchable form mean whenever want run report sort patient different search criterion Remember personalize communication you’re going sell another vital piece puzzle Listen upselling service dental office work need learn don’t know upsell don’t time resource team MyVirtualSalesForce perfect “do everything you” solution Stop messing around start increasing revenue today Insurance changed billing changed mean le money end investing upselling service dental office you’re going make back money you’ve losing quickly Need help forming strategy increasing sale implementing new software solution Call 1–888–370–9917anytime open support email ticket one specialist get setup best service specific need MyVirtualSaleForce provides unparalleled service support 247 365 day year Regardless job short longterm big small simple complex MyVirtualSalesForce coveredTags Dentistry Dentist |
190,767 | How Can I Get My Teeth Straightening Done? | Teeth straightening is the process of aligning and shifting the teeth in the right direction and position according to the individual’s bite force and pressure which is done over time. The procedure is generally opted by people having misaligned, misplaced, or crooked teeth structures. Aligned and straightened teeth also improve oral health by creating a maintainable system that guards against gum diseases. Alignment and properly structured teeth assist in chewing the food better and enhancing the facial appearance.
Individuals experiencing problems listed below make an ideal candidate for teeth straightening procedure, with or without the help of braces.
Crossbite: One or more teeth do not line up with bottom teeth properly Overbite: Top front teeth cover too much area of bottom front teeth Open bite: Top and bottom teeth do not align or meet as they should Underbite: Top teeth sit behind the bottom teeth Overjet: Top front teeth in a stick out position
The Top Notch clinic in New Delhi is forming a creative way to improve your smile and providing all dental services with the highest quality dental work assured. The teeth straightening procedure cost depends on various factors such as jaw and teeth condition, type of treatment, need for braces, doctor’s experience, and complexity of the case. The average teeth straightening procedure cost in Delhi ranges between as minimum as INR 4,000 to INR 1.5 lacs or more.
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Teeth Straightening with Braces
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Takeaway
Teeth Straightening with Braces
Dental braces are a common approach for teeth straightening and help in aligning crooked or crowded teeth, or a misaligned jaw, a condition known as malocclusion. Braces were often used by adolescents and young adults; however, in recent times it has been observed that a high percentage of adults are opting for the procedure. Success rates depend on various factors such as age, treatment goals, types of misalignment, the experience of the team of Dental Surgeons, and the kind of devices together with the patient compliance. Different types of braces are recommended by orthodontists/ dental surgeons based on their condition and age.
Metal Braces: These are classic or traditional braces in practice for over 100 years now and are the most common type being used worldwide. These are prepared by metal brackets with elastic bands surrounding each bracket, glued individually to each of the teeth, and connected by an archwire. This arrangement allows for movement in the mouth which helps adjust the teeth quicker. Frequent appointments every 4–8 weeks are scheduled to move or shift the teeth consistently. Recent advances in this technology have made it very easy to be applied which helps in the faster process of shifting the teeth with minimal to no pain. Ceramic Braces: These are considered as an alternative to metal braces. The material used in braces and wire is clear and tooth-colored which makes the entire assembly less noticeable and more discreet. However, these braces are slightly larger than metal and have the potential to get stained depending on the type of diet/ meal and brushing habits. The functioning is similar to metal braces; however, these are more expensive. Damon Braces: It is a new concept of a self-ligating system that has recently gained popularity based on enhanced clinical performance as stated by orthodontists. The main difference between other systems and Damon braces is that these use clips or doors to hold and keep the wire in place instead of elastic ties. Clinical experiences have also noted that these require a shorter appointment and fixing times and are easier to adjust. These have become the prime choice for people who are sensitive to pain and discomfort and have specific conditions like developmental anomalies. Lingual Braces: Though these are the most specialized systems, they are the least used orthodontic system in the market as these are placed on the backside of the teeth which requires enhanced and proficient skills. The positive aspect is that they can be preferred by conscious adolescents and individuals who do not want any sort of noticeable braces. There are some negative aspects as well including difficulty in cleaning and talking which makes it a difficult choice as compared to others. These take a longer appointment time to fix and adjust, and a longer duration of months to achieve the desired alignment which makes it an expensive choice as well.
Teeth Straightening without Braces
Dental technology has come a long way with recent advancements that make teeth straightening without braces now possible. Two prime techniques are currently in practice:
Aligners: these are the invisible and most convenient orthodontic treatments for teeth straightening. These are easy to remove while doing routine activities of brushing and eating, and hence the worry of damaging the braces is over. These are virtually invisible and therefore, have no disruption to the facial appearance. These work overtime by gently shifting the teeth with replacement by new aligners every two weeks or so. The limitation of aligners is that though they are versatile they are better systems for mild to moderate misalignments.
Invisalign is the most common braces type invisible aligner providing great comfort and flexibility in the treatment. This takes an average time of approximately 12 months to straighten the teeth, however, factors such as the condition of the jaw, gums, and diet can impact the timeline.
Retainers: These are the orthodontic appliances that are used once the procedure is completed. They always remain in the mouth which helps in maintaining the alignment and holding the treated teeth in their new location. Removable and fixed/ permanent are the two types of retainers. Removable retainers are made of plastic or they may have a wire covering the roof of the mouth or encompassing the lower front teeth. On the other hand, fixed retainers are thin and custom-fitted wire that is glued to the upper front teeth and six front teeth on the lower jaw. These require continuous monitoring for any wear and tear. Orthodontists recommend the use of either of the two or a combination of both depending upon the misalignments and level of correction that is needed.
Takeaway
Braces are considered standard treatment for teeth straightening to correct any misalignments. The Top-Notch Dental Clinic is one such place located in New Delhi, with an excellent team of dentists under one roof following Specialized Dental Practice. With the state-of-the-art equipment in the surgery, the dentist at Top Notch clinic can assess the dental problem and explain the treatment to a patient with a belief to provide a comfortable experience of relaxation for all their patients. Visit the website https://www.topnotchdentalclinic.com/ for more information on standard state and infrastructure. Feel free to contact or book an appointment to experience the most empathetic passage to the painless smile. | https://medium.com/@topnotchdentalclinic5/how-can-i-get-my-teeth-straightening-done-a61976486a5b | [] | 2021-12-30 11:33:40.089000+00:00 | ['Dental Care', 'Dentistry', 'Dental', 'Teeth Straightening'] | Title Get Teeth Straightening DoneContent Teeth straightening process aligning shifting teeth right direction position according individual’s bite force pressure done time procedure generally opted people misaligned misplaced crooked teeth structure Aligned straightened teeth also improve oral health creating maintainable system guard gum disease Alignment properly structured teeth assist chewing food better enhancing facial appearance Individuals experiencing problem listed make ideal candidate teeth straightening procedure without help brace Crossbite One teeth line bottom teeth properly Overbite Top front teeth cover much area bottom front teeth Open bite Top bottom teeth align meet Underbite Top teeth sit behind bottom teeth Overjet Top front teeth stick position Top Notch clinic New Delhi forming creative way improve smile providing dental service highest quality dental work assured teeth straightening procedure cost depends various factor jaw teeth condition type treatment need brace doctor’s experience complexity case average teeth straightening procedure cost Delhi range minimum INR 4000 INR 15 lac Table Contents Teeth Straightening Braces Teeth Straightening without Braces Takeaway Teeth Straightening Braces Dental brace common approach teeth straightening help aligning crooked crowded teeth misaligned jaw condition known malocclusion Braces often used adolescent young adult however recent time observed high percentage adult opting procedure Success rate depend various factor age treatment goal type misalignment experience team Dental Surgeons kind device together patient compliance Different type brace recommended orthodontist dental surgeon based condition age Metal Braces classic traditional brace practice 100 year common type used worldwide prepared metal bracket elastic band surrounding bracket glued individually teeth connected archwire arrangement allows movement mouth help adjust teeth quicker Frequent appointment every 4–8 week scheduled move shift teeth consistently Recent advance technology made easy applied help faster process shifting teeth minimal pain Ceramic Braces considered alternative metal brace material used brace wire clear toothcolored make entire assembly le noticeable discreet However brace slightly larger metal potential get stained depending type diet meal brushing habit functioning similar metal brace however expensive Damon Braces new concept selfligating system recently gained popularity based enhanced clinical performance stated orthodontist main difference system Damon brace use clip door hold keep wire place instead elastic tie Clinical experience also noted require shorter appointment fixing time easier adjust become prime choice people sensitive pain discomfort specific condition like developmental anomaly Lingual Braces Though specialized system least used orthodontic system market placed backside teeth requires enhanced proficient skill positive aspect preferred conscious adolescent individual want sort noticeable brace negative aspect well including difficulty cleaning talking make difficult choice compared others take longer appointment time fix adjust longer duration month achieve desired alignment make expensive choice well Teeth Straightening without Braces Dental technology come long way recent advancement make teeth straightening without brace possible Two prime technique currently practice Aligners invisible convenient orthodontic treatment teeth straightening easy remove routine activity brushing eating hence worry damaging brace virtually invisible therefore disruption facial appearance work overtime gently shifting teeth replacement new aligners every two week limitation aligners though versatile better system mild moderate misalignment Invisalign common brace type invisible aligner providing great comfort flexibility treatment take average time approximately 12 month straighten teeth however factor condition jaw gum diet impact timeline Retainers orthodontic appliance used procedure completed always remain mouth help maintaining alignment holding treated teeth new location Removable fixed permanent two type retainer Removable retainer made plastic may wire covering roof mouth encompassing lower front teeth hand fixed retainer thin customfitted wire glued upper front teeth six front teeth lower jaw require continuous monitoring wear tear Orthodontists recommend use either two combination depending upon misalignment level correction needed Takeaway Braces considered standard treatment teeth straightening correct misalignment TopNotch Dental Clinic one place located New Delhi excellent team dentist one roof following Specialized Dental Practice stateoftheart equipment surgery dentist Top Notch clinic ass dental problem explain treatment patient belief provide comfortable experience relaxation patient Visit website httpswwwtopnotchdentalcliniccom information standard state infrastructure Feel free contact book appointment experience empathetic passage painless smileTags Dental Care Dentistry Dental Teeth Straightening |
190,768 | Scenes from My Dentist’s Life Right Before My Appointment | Scenes from My Dentist’s Life Right Before My Appointment
1.
My dentist enters a room, walking past a dental technician pouring himself a cup of coffee.
“Hey.”
“Hey.”
“You know what would be funny?”
“What?”
“Drills.”
2.
My dentist, on the subway to work, with a bunch of her dentist friends.
“I just feel like dentistry is underappreciated as a medical specialty, you know? People should respect us more.”
Her friends agree.
“We should be scarier.”
Her friends agree.
“Scarier than the gynecologist.”
Her friends agree. A terrifying smile spreads across her face.
3.
My dentist wakes with a start in the night.
“You know what people hate? When a room is still air-conditioned when it’s 60 degrees outside. Yeah, that’ll get ‘em.” She drifts back into a comfortable sleep, without her mouthguard in, chuckling softly to herself.
4.
My dentist is high and cannot stop laughing.
“AND THE THING IS — “ she sputters. “IN ORDER FOR THEM TO NOT FEEL PAIN, THEY HAVE TO STABBED IN THE MOUTH WITH A GIANT NEEDLE!! IT’S STILL PAINFUL!!!” Her husband smiles. She bites into her sixth cookie, and falls asleep without brushing her teeth.
5.
My dentist, off-the-record.
“Flossing is fucking stupid.”
6.
My dentist walks over to the front desk.
“Good morning, guys! I made a mix CD for the office that I think really captures our spirit and our work here, and I think the patients will enjoy it! Sort of like a waiting room soundtrack that lets them know what they’re in for when they come into my office. Hope you enjoy!” It consists solely of the sound effects from Saw and the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
7.
My dentist’s recent Google searches:
are cavities even real
if cavemen didn’t have mouthwash then how did their teeth stay in
Kenny G album download
8.
My dentist, ushering me into her office.
“Hi! Come on in, there’s nothing to worry about. Why do you look so serious? Let’s put a smile on that face.” Her face flickers to the Joker in The Dark Knight Rises, and back again. | https://medium.com/the-hairpin/scenes-from-my-dentists-life-right-before-my-appointment-4e0122218409 | ['Jazmine Hughes'] | 2016-06-02 05:39:16.006000+00:00 | ['Medicine', 'Dentistry'] | Title Scenes Dentist’s Life Right AppointmentContent Scenes Dentist’s Life Right Appointment 1 dentist enters room walking past dental technician pouring cup coffee “Hey” “Hey” “You know would funny” “What” “Drills” 2 dentist subway work bunch dentist friend “I feel like dentistry underappreciated medical specialty know People respect u more” friend agree “We scarier” friend agree “Scarier gynecologist” friend agree terrifying smile spread across face 3 dentist wake start night “You know people hate room still airconditioned it’s 60 degree outside Yeah that’ll get ‘em” drift back comfortable sleep without mouthguard chuckling softly 4 dentist high cannot stop laughing “AND THING — “ sputter “IN ORDER FEEL PAIN STABBED MOUTH GIANT NEEDLE IT’S STILL PAINFUL” husband smile bite sixth cookie fall asleep without brushing teeth 5 dentist offtherecord “Flossing fucking stupid” 6 dentist walk front desk “Good morning guy made mix CD office think really capture spirit work think patient enjoy Sort like waiting room soundtrack let know they’re come office Hope enjoy” consists solely sound effect Saw remake Texas Chainsaw Massacre 7 dentist’s recent Google search cavity even real caveman didn’t mouthwash teeth stay Kenny G album download 8 dentist ushering office “Hi Come there’s nothing worry look serious Let’s put smile face” face flicker Joker Dark Knight Rises back againTags Medicine Dentistry |
190,769 | Top Tips for People Wanting to Replace Missing Teeth | If you have missing teeth then there are a variety of reasons why you might want to replace them. Indeed, some people may not want to replace missing teeth and just leave the gaps so we are going to start this short article by explaining why you should consider replacing missing teeth. If you understand the reasons why replacing missing teeth is important (other than the obvious cosmetic reasons) then you may also be better placed to make the best decision about which option is right for you.
Preventing adjacent teeth from drifting.
Your teeth are all in fine balance with one another, each tooth gently supports its neighbour which prevents it drifting. If you have a gap then that support is lost and the teeth either side of that gap can actually begin to move and drift into the space.
Preventing opposing teeth from over erupting.
The same applies with teeth on the opposing jaw. Having your teeth meet together on a regular basis during the day helps to keep them in the right place. If you have a tooth missing then it’s opposing tooth will have a tendency to over erupt and drift down into the gap.
The image to the right shows how both of these processes work. The black arrows show the drifting of the adjacent teeth and the opposing teeth, but why does this matter?
Drifting of teeth like this causes a few problems:
Cosmetic. Take a look at the gum line on the top jaw around where the tooth has moved in the image. The natural contour (known as gum architecture) of the gum line has changed which can cause aesthetic issues.
Bite problems. Your teeth are in fine balance with one another as you chew and eat. As you slide your jaw to the left and right the cusps of your teeth work in unison with one another. If you’re teeth move out of this fine balance the muscles of your jaw may have a tendency to overwork in order to compensate, by moving your jaw in a slightly different trajectory in order to eat.
Problems restoring the teeth later on. As the teeth move in the direction of the arrows the gap can become smaller and smaller. The adjacent teeth can drift and end up at such an angle that restoring them with either crowns or bridges at a later date can become difficult. Whilst this isn’t an immediate problem it can cause problems later on if you subsequently decide to replace the missing tooth with either a dental implant or bridge.
Your options to replace a missing tooth.
The replacing missing tooth is important as it prevents the problems above from occurring, but what is your best option? Let’s look at them in turn, your primary options are as follows:
Dental Bridges.
Dental bridges have been around for many years now and are an excellent solution to replace missing teeth. They have an excellent lifespan, look fantastic and with modern techniques, should be indistinguishable from a natural teeth. There are however two problems with dental bridges.
They often require reduction of the teeth either side of the gap. If these are healthy then reduction of healthy tooth tissue is required. Many dentists dislike doing this as they preferred to keep your natural teeth for as long as possible. The bone around where your tooth has been lost will continue to resorb over the years. Sometimes, this bone loss means that a gap forms underneath the false tooth of the breach. This can create a problem with speech, cosmetics and may become a food trap. In many instances remaking the breach to extend down to this new gum line is required, This can be an expensive option.
Dentures.
Dentures can also be used as a highly cost-effective way to replace missing teeth. They are often the cheapest option which makes them attractive to many people. Modern techniques can also make dentures look highly aesthetic and like dental bridges, be almost indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
The biggest disadvantage with dentures is that people often don’t like to have to remove them to clean them, they can affect the surrounding gum and cause ulcers if they don’t fit particularly well. Dentures need to be regularly maintained and so frequent visits to your dentist are required in order to ensure that your dentist days in excellent condition.
Dental implants.
A dental implant is essentially a replacement for your natural tooth root. Once the dental implant is placed into your jaw a crown can be placed on top. These can look highly natural and be completely indistinguishable from your natural tooth. Whilst dental implants tend to have the highest initial outlay of all of the options to replace missing teeth they can be the best value solution over their lifetime.
Because a dental implant is actually placed into the bone the bone is supported. This means the bone loss which occurs with dentures and dental bridges does not happen, with the dental bridge or denture, when this bone loss occurs you may need to have the bridge or denture replaced. This can add to the cost of the overall tooth replacement. With a dental implant this doesn’t happen.
Many dental practices also offer interest-free finance for treatments such as dental implants allowing you to spread the cost over an extended period, this also makes the treatment much more affordable.
Further resources for dental implants.
The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry have a website with further information about dental implants and the likely costs. www.bacd.com
The Association of Dental Implants (ADI) Have a large resource library for patients, it includes answers to the most common questions and can be accessed here www.adi.org.uk
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Blue Court Dental Centre is a local dentist in the heart of Harrow, Middlesex offering a range of teeth replacement options including dentures, dental bridges and dental implants. They offer a free consultation for dental implants and have a free guide for immediate download which offers information and advice about replacing missing teeth. | https://medium.com/@dentalhelpandadvice_bluecourt/top-tips-for-people-wanting-to-replace-missing-teeth-cd1d752ccfdf | ['Blue Court Dental Centre'] | 2017-12-05 16:29:12.837000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dental Implants', 'Dentures', 'Dental Bridges'] | Title Top Tips People Wanting Replace Missing TeethContent missing teeth variety reason might want replace Indeed people may want replace missing teeth leave gap going start short article explaining consider replacing missing teeth understand reason replacing missing teeth important obvious cosmetic reason may also better placed make best decision option right Preventing adjacent teeth drifting teeth fine balance one another tooth gently support neighbour prevents drifting gap support lost teeth either side gap actually begin move drift space Preventing opposing teeth erupting applies teeth opposing jaw teeth meet together regular basis day help keep right place tooth missing it’s opposing tooth tendency erupt drift gap image right show process work black arrow show drifting adjacent teeth opposing teeth matter Drifting teeth like cause problem Cosmetic Take look gum line top jaw around tooth moved image natural contour known gum architecture gum line changed cause aesthetic issue Bite problem teeth fine balance one another chew eat slide jaw left right cusp teeth work unison one another you’re teeth move fine balance muscle jaw may tendency overwork order compensate moving jaw slightly different trajectory order eat Problems restoring teeth later teeth move direction arrow gap become smaller smaller adjacent teeth drift end angle restoring either crown bridge later date become difficult Whilst isn’t immediate problem cause problem later subsequently decide replace missing tooth either dental implant bridge option replace missing tooth replacing missing tooth important prevents problem occurring best option Let’s look turn primary option follows Dental Bridges Dental bridge around many year excellent solution replace missing teeth excellent lifespan look fantastic modern technique indistinguishable natural teeth however two problem dental bridge often require reduction teeth either side gap healthy reduction healthy tooth tissue required Many dentist dislike preferred keep natural teeth long possible bone around tooth lost continue resorb year Sometimes bone loss mean gap form underneath false tooth breach create problem speech cosmetic may become food trap many instance remaking breach extend new gum line required expensive option Dentures Dentures also used highly costeffective way replace missing teeth often cheapest option make attractive many people Modern technique also make denture look highly aesthetic like dental bridge almost indistinguishable natural teeth biggest disadvantage denture people often don’t like remove clean affect surrounding gum cause ulcer don’t fit particularly well Dentures need regularly maintained frequent visit dentist required order ensure dentist day excellent condition Dental implant dental implant essentially replacement natural tooth root dental implant placed jaw crown placed top look highly natural completely indistinguishable natural tooth Whilst dental implant tend highest initial outlay option replace missing teeth best value solution lifetime dental implant actually placed bone bone supported mean bone loss occurs denture dental bridge happen dental bridge denture bone loss occurs may need bridge denture replaced add cost overall tooth replacement dental implant doesn’t happen Many dental practice also offer interestfree finance treatment dental implant allowing spread cost extended period also make treatment much affordable resource dental implant British Academy Cosmetic Dentistry website information dental implant likely cost wwwbacdcom Association Dental Implants ADI large resource library patient includes answer common question accessed wwwadiorguk Blue Court Dental Centre local dentist heart Harrow Middlesex offering range teeth replacement option including denture dental bridge dental implant offer free consultation dental implant free guide immediate download offer information advice replacing missing teethTags Dentistry Dental Implants Dentures Dental Bridges |
190,770 | What are the Options to Fill Gaps in your Teeth? | According to invisalign dentist Fremont ,Many people have gaps in their teeth. Some people choose to deal with having gaps in their teeth, while others prefer having those gaps filled in. While the best course of action may be leaving the gaps alone, you may want to visit your local dentist for a professional opinion. Gaps aren’t like missing teeth but they may bother you enough to visit a dentist who can help. Closing your teeth gaps can help with self-confidence and make one feel more attractive. There are several options for closing teeth gaps.
Gaps in your smile may be due to missing teeth or a result of two adult teeth that aren’t aligned. The most common option and less costly for replacing a missing tooth is a removable partial denture. This type of partial is commonly made from chrome cobalt and acrylic.Flexi partial dentures are gaining popularity due to the comfort of aesthetics. Partials are easy and ideal if you need several teeth that need replacing. The only downfall is trying to get used to wearing metal or plastic in your mouth.
Another option for replacing a missing tooth is referred to as a “fixed denture”. The down side for this procedure is the cost. This method is more expensive and requires a few visits to complete. A drawback is that the healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth require expansive removal of tooth tissue with a dental drill so a mold can be created. The mold is delivered to a dental lab and a dental bridge is fabricated of porcelain and gold. Most people seem pleased with the results and there’s a lifespan of anywhere from 5–10 years.
Dental implants are another option. A dental implant is made from titanium, in the shape of a root. This is screwed into the bone, where it incorporates into it like a root. Implants can be used to support a crown, a bridge or a denture. Implants may also be used in orthodontic treatment. If a bridge cannot be used, dental implants are a good choice. Dental implants are costly and require many visits to the dentist. The pros: implants feel natural and there’s no preparation time involved.
For a less intrusive bridge, the Maryland Bridge isn’t as costly and there’s less removal of tooth tissue. This means less damage to the surrounding teeth. This procedure is often used for replacing a single tooth. This type of bridge is comprised of a porcelain crown bonded to a metal framework and glued with an adhesive resin to the back of the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. | https://medium.com/@eastbaydental.seo/what-are-the-options-to-fill-gaps-in-your-teeth-491caa0af262 | ['East Bay Dental'] | 2015-12-16 13:18:08.990000+00:00 | ['Dentistry'] | Title Options Fill Gaps TeethContent According invisalign dentist Fremont Many people gap teeth people choose deal gap teeth others prefer gap filled best course action may leaving gap alone may want visit local dentist professional opinion Gaps aren’t like missing teeth may bother enough visit dentist help Closing teeth gap help selfconfidence make one feel attractive several option closing teeth gap Gaps smile may due missing teeth result two adult teeth aren’t aligned common option le costly replacing missing tooth removable partial denture type partial commonly made chrome cobalt acrylicFlexi partial denture gaining popularity due comfort aesthetic Partials easy ideal need several teeth need replacing downfall trying get used wearing metal plastic mouth Another option replacing missing tooth referred “fixed denture” side procedure cost method expensive requires visit complete drawback healthy teeth either side missing tooth require expansive removal tooth tissue dental drill mold created mold delivered dental lab dental bridge fabricated porcelain gold people seem pleased result there’s lifespan anywhere 5–10 year Dental implant another option dental implant made titanium shape root screwed bone incorporates like root Implants used support crown bridge denture Implants may also used orthodontic treatment bridge cannot used dental implant good choice Dental implant costly require many visit dentist pro implant feel natural there’s preparation time involved le intrusive bridge Maryland Bridge isn’t costly there’s le removal tooth tissue mean le damage surrounding teeth procedure often used replacing single tooth type bridge comprised porcelain crown bonded metal framework glued adhesive resin back teeth either side missing toothTags Dentistry |
190,771 | 3 Tips for a Pain-Free Visit to Your Dentist | 3 Tips for a Pain-Free Visit to Your Dentist
Dental anxiety or fear can keep you from having strong, healthy teeth. While you may follow a proper hygiene routinely, from brushing to flossing to eating the right foods, a visit to the dentist is still a crucial part of maintaining oral health. Also, you might encounter situations that will require treatment from a dentist.
It is no longer necessary to avoid the dental clinic because of your anxieties or fears. With advances in dental technology and an increased understanding of dental phobia, you can get a checkup or treatment and feel relaxed throughout your time in the clinic.
Here are three tips for a pain-free experience at the dentist.
1. Find a dentist that suits you.
WebMD shares that 66 percent of those who have dental phobia have it because of a bad visit to the dentist. So if your fears or anxieties stem from an unpleasant dental appointment, then find a dentist that suits you. You need to feel comfortable as well as trust your dentist in order to relax during a visit.
Get a shortlist of ideal Boise dentists. Then go for an initial consultation to get a feel for their chairside manner.
2. Use modern dentistry to your advantage.
Choose a sedation dentist. Sedation dentistry uses medication, dispensed in different methods, to calm you during any procedure. Your dentist may give you a pill to take an hour or so before the procedure, i.e., oral sedation; your dentist could also use inhaled sedation, so you get nitrous oxygen, or your dentist could use IV sedation, so you get the medication intravenously.
You’ll also still get local anesthesia so you will feel nothing when you’re getting a root canal or getting porcelain crowns. Patients like you will feel completely relaxed and calm no matter what sedation method is used.
3. Practice relaxation techniques every day.
Daily meditation or yoga may help you feel calmer each time you have to go to the dentist. Yes, even when you’ve chosen a dentist you’re comfortable with and sedation dentistry is involved, you may still feel just a little apprehensive about getting a tooth extracted or undergoing dental restoration.
It’s understandable to feel anxious about any kind of dental treatment. But at some point, you need to take control and manage your emotions. Practicing relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga could help you feel calmer.
You no longer have to stay away from the dentist, due to fear or anxiety. With sedation dentistry, you can achieve the best dental care possible — and feel absolutely relaxed. | https://medium.com/@charissebarlow/3-tips-for-a-pain-free-visit-to-your-dentist-a36b78ba9145 | ['Charisse Barlow'] | 2015-12-21 15:42:22.129000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dental Treatment', 'Relaxation'] | Title 3 Tips PainFree Visit DentistContent 3 Tips PainFree Visit Dentist Dental anxiety fear keep strong healthy teeth may follow proper hygiene routinely brushing flossing eating right food visit dentist still crucial part maintaining oral health Also might encounter situation require treatment dentist longer necessary avoid dental clinic anxiety fear advance dental technology increased understanding dental phobia get checkup treatment feel relaxed throughout time clinic three tip painfree experience dentist 1 Find dentist suit WebMD share 66 percent dental phobia bad visit dentist fear anxiety stem unpleasant dental appointment find dentist suit need feel comfortable well trust dentist order relax visit Get shortlist ideal Boise dentist go initial consultation get feel chairside manner 2 Use modern dentistry advantage Choose sedation dentist Sedation dentistry us medication dispensed different method calm procedure dentist may give pill take hour procedure ie oral sedation dentist could also use inhaled sedation get nitrous oxygen dentist could use IV sedation get medication intravenously You’ll also still get local anesthesia feel nothing you’re getting root canal getting porcelain crown Patients like feel completely relaxed calm matter sedation method used 3 Practice relaxation technique every day Daily meditation yoga may help feel calmer time go dentist Yes even you’ve chosen dentist you’re comfortable sedation dentistry involved may still feel little apprehensive getting tooth extracted undergoing dental restoration It’s understandable feel anxious kind dental treatment point need take control manage emotion Practicing relaxation technique like meditation yoga could help feel calmer longer stay away dentist due fear anxiety sedation dentistry achieve best dental care possible — feel absolutely relaxedTags Dentistry Dental Treatment Relaxation |
190,772 | Services Offered By a Cosmetic Dentist — Dubai Practitioners Provide an Overview | Services Offered By a Cosmetic Dentist — Dubai Practitioners Provide an Overview
Your teeth have two primary functions: a practical and an aesthetic function. Apart from aiding in the digestion of food, your teeth also contribute to your looks and your confidence.
A cosmetic dentist, Dubai locals ought to know, focuses on services that remedy problems related to aesthetics. Among the most common services rendered by these specialists are teeth whitening, veneers, teeth straightening, crowns, bridges and fillings. Here’s a brief overview of these services.
Teeth whitening
Over time, a person’s teeth lose their luster. Staining may come as a result of consumption of certain food and drinks or from smoking. Others are predisposed to have yellower teeth because of their genetics.
Cosmetic dentists can restore the luster of teeth through the use of different techniques like lasers and whitening gels.
Veneers
For dental problems like crowding of teeth, broken teeth, stained teeth, gaps between teeth and poorly shaped teeth, your cosmetic dentist may recommend the use of veneers.
Veneers can be used to modify different aspects of the teeth including their shape, length and width. Veneers are made out of thin slices of porcelain that are shaped and colored to match the patient’s existing teeth. The veneer is attached to the surface of the teeth using a bonding agent. The treatment also requires drilling to shape the veneers.
Teeth straightening
For teeth that are crooked, crowded or tilted, your cosmetic dentist may recommend teeth straightening. Teeth straightening can be classified either as cosmetic or orthodontics.
With the former, the dentist uses an electrosurge unit to remove portions of the gum. This allows him to reshape it to suit the veneers which are bonded to the front surface of the teeth. Orthodontics involves the use of either metal braces or aligners.
Dental crowns
Also known as caps, dental crowns are used for chipped teeth or to replace broken teeth.
The treatment starts with the dentist taking an impression of the tooth. Afterwards, the crown is fabricated in a laboratory. The tooth will be cut down to make room for the crown which will be cemented on the tooth.
Bridges
Bridges are used to close in gaps left by missing teeth. The bridge is attached to both ends of the gap using cement. Afterwards, three crowns made out of porcelain are attached to this bridge by drilling. The middle crown is solid and mimics the function of natural teeth. The other two are hollow.
White fillings
White fillings are used for filling small gaps between teeth and replacing missing portions of teeth that have been chipped.
This treatment utilises a composite material made out of resin and glass which is then attached to teeth using a special bonding agent. | https://medium.com/@courtneygreene/services-offered-by-a-cosmetic-dentist-dubai-practitioners-provide-an-overview-9821276f55a7 | ['Courtney Greene'] | 2015-12-21 21:02:26.312000+00:00 | ['Health', 'Dentistry'] | Title Services Offered Cosmetic Dentist — Dubai Practitioners Provide OverviewContent Services Offered Cosmetic Dentist — Dubai Practitioners Provide Overview teeth two primary function practical aesthetic function Apart aiding digestion food teeth also contribute look confidence cosmetic dentist Dubai local ought know focus service remedy problem related aesthetic Among common service rendered specialist teeth whitening veneer teeth straightening crown bridge filling Here’s brief overview service Teeth whitening time person’s teeth lose luster Staining may come result consumption certain food drink smoking Others predisposed yellower teeth genetics Cosmetic dentist restore luster teeth use different technique like laser whitening gel Veneers dental problem like crowding teeth broken teeth stained teeth gap teeth poorly shaped teeth cosmetic dentist may recommend use veneer Veneers used modify different aspect teeth including shape length width Veneers made thin slice porcelain shaped colored match patient’s existing teeth veneer attached surface teeth using bonding agent treatment also requires drilling shape veneer Teeth straightening teeth crooked crowded tilted cosmetic dentist may recommend teeth straightening Teeth straightening classified either cosmetic orthodontics former dentist us electrosurge unit remove portion gum allows reshape suit veneer bonded front surface teeth Orthodontics involves use either metal brace aligners Dental crown Also known cap dental crown used chipped teeth replace broken teeth treatment start dentist taking impression tooth Afterwards crown fabricated laboratory tooth cut make room crown cemented tooth Bridges Bridges used close gap left missing teeth bridge attached end gap using cement Afterwards three crown made porcelain attached bridge drilling middle crown solid mimic function natural teeth two hollow White filling White filling used filling small gap teeth replacing missing portion teeth chipped treatment utilises composite material made resin glass attached teeth using special bonding agentTags Health Dentistry |
190,773 | 7 Common Signs That Tells It’s Time to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Out | The set of third molars that generally appear in early adulthood between the ages of 15 and 25 are known as Wisdom Teeth.
These are the last set of permanent teeth to grow and begin surfacing while the rest of the teeth have been there for some time.
However, when this happens, crowding may occur causing a great amount of discomfort and pain.
The surfacing of wisdom teeth is called an “eruption.” But the wisdom teeth that partially erupted can cause pain and swelling.
On the other hand, the wisdom teeth that are unable to erupt are referred to as being “impacted”.
This is caused by the orientation of the teeth and the scarcity of space. Impacted wisdom teeth may lead to impingement, infection, and other conditions.
Oral health affects the all-around wellness of the human body. Wisdom teeth symptoms should never be ignored.
Although it is recommended to remove wisdom teeth before the age of 25, anyone can be a candidate for wisdom teeth removal depending on the patient’s needs.
It is important to be on the lookout for the appearance of wisdom teeth and any signs that it might be time to get them removed.
1. Jaw Pain and Discomfort
The wisdom teeth that begin to grow in blocked or misaligned ways put more pressure on surrounding teeth, the jawline, sinuses and even cause chronic headaches.
This results in pain, stiffness and discomfort. Moreover, when the wisdom teeth erupt and press on nerves and bone, the pain becomes more intense.
2. Red and Swollen Gums
Wisdom teeth can also cause Redness, tenderness and swelling around the site which can make chewing and other ordinary tasks difficult.
Irritation of the gums is another symptom of the wisdom tooth and a tell-tale sign you need to see your dentist for a cleaning and take care to brush and floss around the area afterwards.
Content originally published at Kirkland Premier Dentistry | https://medium.com/@kirkland-premier-dentistry/7-common-signs-that-tells-its-time-to-get-your-wisdom-teeth-out-d464f7282d52 | ['Kirkland Premier Dentistry'] | 2021-12-27 07:21:08.025000+00:00 | ['Dentist', 'Dentistry', 'Dental', 'Dental Care'] | Title 7 Common Signs Tells It’s Time Get Wisdom Teeth OutContent set third molar generally appear early adulthood age 15 25 known Wisdom Teeth last set permanent teeth grow begin surfacing rest teeth time However happens crowding may occur causing great amount discomfort pain surfacing wisdom teeth called “eruption” wisdom teeth partially erupted cause pain swelling hand wisdom teeth unable erupt referred “impacted” caused orientation teeth scarcity space Impacted wisdom teeth may lead impingement infection condition Oral health affect allaround wellness human body Wisdom teeth symptom never ignored Although recommended remove wisdom teeth age 25 anyone candidate wisdom teeth removal depending patient’s need important lookout appearance wisdom teeth sign might time get removed 1 Jaw Pain Discomfort wisdom teeth begin grow blocked misaligned way put pressure surrounding teeth jawline sinus even cause chronic headache result pain stiffness discomfort Moreover wisdom teeth erupt press nerve bone pain becomes intense 2 Red Swollen Gums Wisdom teeth also cause Redness tenderness swelling around site make chewing ordinary task difficult Irritation gum another symptom wisdom tooth telltale sign need see dentist cleaning take care brush floss around area afterwards Content originally published Kirkland Premier DentistryTags Dentist Dentistry Dental Dental Care |
190,774 | Top Ten Habits — Coach.me — Instant Coaching For Any Goal | Yesterday, Lift users made progress in 3,500 different habits. I personally only track ten habits, so it got me wondering, what is everyone else up to?
Top Ten Popular
Lift is a blank slate which allows you to track any habit. The results have included some pretty surprising habits like “Tumblr during class” and “No speeding ticket.”
Of course, you only see those when you browse the niche habits. Our most popular habits, as judged by number of signups, skew heavily toward health and fitness.
My personal favorite habit doesn’t show up until #18: “Work on secret project.” I imagine the late night tinkering of 3,700 Lift users, hacking away at world changing inventions. (Supreme habit hacker and inventor, Ben Franklin, worked on his projects in public but did track these habits: temperance, frugality, and chastity.)
Top Ten Active
We’ve all joined Lift habits, but which ones are we actually following through on? The list below contains the most active Lift habits as compared to our average.
You’d think people would be most active in the easy habits, but we’re really psyched to see two hard habits on the list: “No alcohol” and “Don’t smoke.” Clearly, activity in these two habits is being driven by some very motivated Lift users.
Top Ten Prop-tastic
Props is the Lift feature for supporting other users. Each habit has its own prop etiquette.
For example, check-ins to the Floss habit get almost no props. Apparently Flossing (which decreases the risk of gum disease, heart disease, and Alzheimers on top of making you more kissable) isn’t a big enough accomplishment to get recognition from your friends. Flossing can be a new technique that some people may decide to use to help with their oral hygiene and to reduce the risk of gum disease. This Dentist in Santa Barbara, as well as other dentists from across the country can teach their patients how to floss in the correct way, as well as telling them how to prevent these types of problems from occuring. This is a habit that everyone should try and take up.
However, some of the habits have developed very supportive communities. These are the top ten according to likelihood that you will receive a prop after checking in.
It’s been amazing to see so many people reaching their goals. If you’d like to track your habits on Lift, download our iPhone app.
Wishing you more and more success,
Tony & the Lift Team | https://medium.com/coach-me-app/top-ten-habits-coach-me-instant-coaching-for-any-goal-a50fecad8da8 | ['Coach Tony'] | 2019-12-18 17:44:29.963000+00:00 | ['Dentistry'] | Title Top Ten Habits — Coachme — Instant Coaching GoalContent Yesterday Lift user made progress 3500 different habit personally track ten habit got wondering everyone else Top Ten Popular Lift blank slate allows track habit result included pretty surprising habit like “Tumblr class” “No speeding ticket” course see browse niche habit popular habit judged number signups skew heavily toward health fitness personal favorite habit doesn’t show 18 “Work secret project” imagine late night tinkering 3700 Lift user hacking away world changing invention Supreme habit hacker inventor Ben Franklin worked project public track habit temperance frugality chastity Top Ten Active We’ve joined Lift habit one actually following list contains active Lift habit compared average You’d think people would active easy habit we’re really psyched see two hard habit list “No alcohol” “Don’t smoke” Clearly activity two habit driven motivated Lift user Top Ten Proptastic Props Lift feature supporting user habit prop etiquette example checkins Floss habit get almost prop Apparently Flossing decrease risk gum disease heart disease Alzheimers top making kissable isn’t big enough accomplishment get recognition friend Flossing new technique people may decide use help oral hygiene reduce risk gum disease Dentist Santa Barbara well dentist across country teach patient floss correct way well telling prevent type problem occuring habit everyone try take However habit developed supportive community top ten according likelihood receive prop checking It’s amazing see many people reaching goal you’d like track habit Lift download iPhone app Wishing success Tony Lift TeamTags Dentistry |
190,775 | 12 Reasons to Take Better Care of Your Teeth This Holiday Season | 12 Reasons to Take Better Care of Your Teeth This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us and most of us are going to temporarily forget about eating healthy because it’s really just an impossible task to do when you’re going from one party to another. Forget about a healthy diet…check!
However, when it comes to oral health, it’s imperative to be more mindful of it this holiday season. Why? My family dentist rounded up 12 reasons in a poster plastered on the wall of her clinic’s waiting room that I’m sharing below, as how I remember them.
#1 Baked goods are responsible for build-up that leads to hardened plaque. Plaque is not only unsightly but it causes bad breath, too.
#2 You’ll be loading up on more sweets this season — you have Christmas candies, chocolates, hot cocoa and other sweet treats which release acids that can make your teeth sensitive and prone to wear.
#3 Carbonated beverages, like spritzers, sparkling cider, et cetera, can weaken your teeth’s enamel.
#4 If you’re an adult, you’ll be pounding wine, which can leave stains on your teeth. In the words of Amy Schumer, it’s “True Blood” mouth for red wine drinkers. You don’t want your pricey teeth whitening sessions to go to waste, right?
#5 You’ll be eating non-stop and you’re going to be less inclined to brush after meals because there really is no clear distinction of when a meal has ended during the holidays.
#6 The cold temperatures will arrest your body’s immune system and will make you susceptible to coughs and colds. One good way of preventing that from happening is by brushing more frequently and reducing bacteria in the body.
#7 Colder air can make your teeth quite sensitive. You may want to try desensitizing toothpaste to reduce the discomfort.
#8 There’ll be a lot of picture-taking at parties. You’ll be smiling a lot and you need to make sure your teeth look nice for those pictures that will be shared in various social media sites.
#9 It’s the season for smiles — bring warmth to other people by smiling more often and making your smile as bright as the Christmas star.
#10 It’s the season for socialization (you can be meeting important people for the first time or reuniting with those you haven’t seen in an incredibly long time) and making a good impression is a must; therefore, be sure to have clean teeth and fresh breath.
#11 You want to welcome the New Year with good oral habits.
#12 Because your dentist said so.
Happy Holidays! | https://medium.com/@christinalee/12-reasons-to-take-better-care-of-your-teeth-this-holiday-season-a9cf16b1ab35 | ['Christina Lee'] | 2015-12-16 02:00:11.092000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Health'] | Title 12 Reasons Take Better Care Teeth Holiday SeasonContent 12 Reasons Take Better Care Teeth Holiday Season holiday upon u u going temporarily forget eating healthy it’s really impossible task you’re going one party another Forget healthy diet…check However come oral health it’s imperative mindful holiday season family dentist rounded 12 reason poster plastered wall clinic’s waiting room I’m sharing remember 1 Baked good responsible buildup lead hardened plaque Plaque unsightly cause bad breath 2 You’ll loading sweet season — Christmas candy chocolate hot cocoa sweet treat release acid make teeth sensitive prone wear 3 Carbonated beverage like spritzer sparkling cider et cetera weaken teeth’s enamel 4 you’re adult you’ll pounding wine leave stain teeth word Amy Schumer it’s “True Blood” mouth red wine drinker don’t want pricey teeth whitening session go waste right 5 You’ll eating nonstop you’re going le inclined brush meal really clear distinction meal ended holiday 6 cold temperature arrest body’s immune system make susceptible cough cold One good way preventing happening brushing frequently reducing bacteria body 7 Colder air make teeth quite sensitive may want try desensitizing toothpaste reduce discomfort 8 There’ll lot picturetaking party You’ll smiling lot need make sure teeth look nice picture shared various social medium site 9 It’s season smile — bring warmth people smiling often making smile bright Christmas star 10 It’s season socialization meeting important people first time reuniting haven’t seen incredibly long time making good impression must therefore sure clean teeth fresh breath 11 want welcome New Year good oral habit 12 dentist said Happy HolidaysTags Dentistry Health |
190,776 | why people need good dental care … | why people need good dental care …
Today mostly it happens that Not everyone goes to the dentist like they should, and many children and families haven’t seen a dentist in years, which can lead to significant health issues,No doubt.According to the National Academies, millions of Americans are not receiving needed dental care services because of “persistent and systemic” environment that limit their access to oral health care.
Also according to a Report..” In 2008, 4.6 million children did not obtain needed dental care because their families could not afford it. And in 2006, only 38 percent of retirees had dental coverage, a benefit not covered by Medicare”.
Negligence on oral health care has serious issues, the report says, including increased risk of respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, as well as inappropriate use of hospital emergency departments for preventable dental diseases. The report offers a vision of oral health care in which prevention of oral diseases and promotion of oral health are a priority and a facet of overall health.
Want to share some tips for Getting Your Smile in Good Shape:
- To Prevent Oral disease — When you have your dental cleaning, your dentist is also screening you for oral cancer, which is highly curable if diagnosed early.
- To Prevent Gum Disease — Gum disease is an infection in the gum tissues and bone that keep your teeth in place and is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss.
- To Have a White, Bright Smile — Your dental hygienist can remove most tobacco, coffee and tea stains. During your cleaning, your hygienist will also polish your teeth to a beautiful shine.
- To Prevent Bad Breath — Dental studies show that about 85 percent of people with persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis, have a dental problem that is to blame.
A great smile can opens more doors for you,but it also helps keep you healthy once you get inside. Preventive dental work is essential for your health, and your teeth and gums will thank you for it over and over. Make the most of your smile. It’s the only one you have. | https://medium.com/@DavidaAschoff/why-people-need-good-dental-care-1ec48e935b72 | ['Davida Aschoff'] | 2015-12-10 14:17:53.621000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dental Care'] | Title people need good dental care …Content people need good dental care … Today mostly happens everyone go dentist like many child family haven’t seen dentist year lead significant health issuesNo doubtAccording National Academies million Americans receiving needed dental care service “persistent systemic” environment limit access oral health care Also according Report” 2008 46 million child obtain needed dental care family could afford 2006 38 percent retiree dental coverage benefit covered Medicare” Negligence oral health care serious issue report say including increased risk respiratory disease cardiovascular disease diabetes well inappropriate use hospital emergency department preventable dental disease report offer vision oral health care prevention oral disease promotion oral health priority facet overall health Want share tip Getting Smile Good Shape Prevent Oral disease — dental cleaning dentist also screening oral cancer highly curable diagnosed early Prevent Gum Disease — Gum disease infection gum tissue bone keep teeth place one leading cause adult tooth loss White Bright Smile — dental hygienist remove tobacco coffee tea stain cleaning hygienist also polish teeth beautiful shine Prevent Bad Breath — Dental study show 85 percent people persistent bad breath also known halitosis dental problem blame great smile open door youbut also help keep healthy get inside Preventive dental work essential health teeth gum thank Make smile It’s one haveTags Dentistry Dental Care |
190,777 | Does tooth brushing prevent dental decay? The answer might surprise you. — Dr. Kris Roling, CEO Virtual Dontics. Live, Online Continuing Dental Education. | As a dentist, I was trained to advise my patients on “good” oral hygiene practice to prevent tooth decay. Brush twice a day, floss daily, use a fluoride toothpaste, and see your dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. We tell our patients, if you do these things, “chances” are you won’t get a cavity. Recently there has been discussion amongst the public health dentistry world, “Does brushing your teeth really prevent dental decay?” Honestly, dentists don’t know this for sure. Yes, you read this correctly. Evidence Based Dentistry does not support the prevailing thought among dentists that brushing your teeth prevents dental cavities. If you are a dentist or a dental hygienist, raise your hand if you have witnessed a patient who has done everything right and still developed a cavity. What have we told this patient? Looks like you missed a spot with your toothbrush? Right? The fact is, there are areas of the tooth that a brush cannot reach, including pits and fissures. So why do some folks develop a cavity, and others don’t? Why are the poor twice as likely to be afflicted by dental decay? Why is there an assumption among dentists and the public, that poor people don’t brush their teeth, creating a greater prevalence of disease? Isn’t this a little like the notion of using leeches for 2000 years in the ancient practice of bloodletting? Sometimes the disease improved, and we credited the leeches, and sometimes the patient’s condition worsened. The tooth brush companies have made billions on the notion of creating a “better mousetrap” and while they may reduce plaque, the focus of a toothbrush as the silver bullet to eradicate an epidemic, is questionable, especially when EBD suggests that the plaque removed may be transient. Although CAMBRA was developed to assess risk of developing disease and assign appropriate treatment, what about other non-dental circumstances that have little to do with brushing and flossing that seem to drive this silent epidemic? Risk factors include poverty, not graduating from high school, low socioeconomic status, being part of an ethnic minority group, being developmentally disabled, geriatric, recent immigrants, tobacco users, and people infected with HIV/AIDS.
In my practice, I treat the poor. Historically, dentistry’s approach in treating the socioeconomically disadvantaged is to give them a free toothbrush and advise them that their catastrophic dental disease is a result of their own behavior, they just aren’t brushing to our (dentist’s) satisfaction. Not too long ago, I had a dentist tell me that they didn’t “buy the whole ‘poor’ thing”, and further stated, “We give them a toothbrush, it’s up to them to use it.” Now that dental decay is an epidemic of the poor, can we say this approach is working? We do know that plaque left on teeth may cause a breakdown in the enamel leading to decay. Tooth brushing can remove plaque, so it stands to reason this should prevent cavities, right? The answer is not necessarily, so what are we overlooking? The body’s reaction to stress and the environment. Like any chronic disease, dental decay is exacerbated by stress in the form of living in poverty, poor nutritional status, illness, isolation and disconnection from community. Studies measured cortisol levels as an indicator of stress in children and caries level. Children with higher levels of cortisol levels experienced more decay. Recently, research pointed the exposure to second hand cigarette smoke as an increased risk factor in developing caries in young children.
So do we stop giving away the free tooth brushes?
No. Although not evidence based, tooth brushing is shown to reduce plaque levels, especially in conjunction with fluoridated toothpaste. More evidence based practice must be introduced. The dental and medical profession however, must approach dental decay as a public health epidemic of the poor. Rather than focusing on the best way to brush, public health policy should be developed to address the inequity of access to care, healthy communities and the reduction of poverty �h��_(� | https://medium.com/@virtualdontics/does-tooth-brushing-prevent-dental-decay-2959a9096275 | ['Virtual Dontics'] | 2015-12-16 05:24:17.181000+00:00 | ['Dental Care', 'Dentistry', 'Dental Hygiene'] | Title tooth brushing prevent dental decay answer might surprise — Dr Kris Roling CEO Virtual Dontics Live Online Continuing Dental EducationContent dentist trained advise patient “good” oral hygiene practice prevent tooth decay Brush twice day floss daily use fluoride toothpaste see dentist every six month checkup cleaning tell patient thing “chances” won’t get cavity Recently discussion amongst public health dentistry world “Does brushing teeth really prevent dental decay” Honestly dentist don’t know sure Yes read correctly Evidence Based Dentistry support prevailing thought among dentist brushing teeth prevents dental cavity dentist dental hygienist raise hand witnessed patient done everything right still developed cavity told patient Looks like missed spot toothbrush Right fact area tooth brush cannot reach including pit fissure folk develop cavity others don’t poor twice likely afflicted dental decay assumption among dentist public poor people don’t brush teeth creating greater prevalence disease Isn’t little like notion using leech 2000 year ancient practice bloodletting Sometimes disease improved credited leech sometimes patient’s condition worsened tooth brush company made billion notion creating “better mousetrap” may reduce plaque focus toothbrush silver bullet eradicate epidemic questionable especially EBD suggests plaque removed may transient Although CAMBRA developed ass risk developing disease assign appropriate treatment nondental circumstance little brushing flossing seem drive silent epidemic Risk factor include poverty graduating high school low socioeconomic status part ethnic minority group developmentally disabled geriatric recent immigrant tobacco user people infected HIVAIDS practice treat poor Historically dentistry’s approach treating socioeconomically disadvantaged give free toothbrush advise catastrophic dental disease result behavior aren’t brushing dentist’s satisfaction long ago dentist tell didn’t “buy whole ‘poor’ thing” stated “We give toothbrush it’s use it” dental decay epidemic poor say approach working know plaque left teeth may cause breakdown enamel leading decay Tooth brushing remove plaque stand reason prevent cavity right answer necessarily overlooking body’s reaction stress environment Like chronic disease dental decay exacerbated stress form living poverty poor nutritional status illness isolation disconnection community Studies measured cortisol level indicator stress child caries level Children higher level cortisol level experienced decay Recently research pointed exposure second hand cigarette smoke increased risk factor developing caries young child stop giving away free tooth brush Although evidence based tooth brushing shown reduce plaque level especially conjunction fluoridated toothpaste evidence based practice must introduced dental medical profession however must approach dental decay public health epidemic poor Rather focusing best way brush public health policy developed address inequity access care healthy community reduction poverty �h���Tags Dental Care Dentistry Dental Hygiene |
190,778 | International Journal of Dentistry, Oral Health Disorders & Therapy | High Impact Articles | SOJ | International Journal of Dentistry, Oral Health Disorders & Therapy | High Impact Articles | SOJ
Soft drinks causes Dental Erosion
Overview: Dental erosion also called as Acid erosion is defined as the loss of tooth structure due to acid attack and not of bacterial origin. Tooth eroding occurs due to acids from the foods we eat, drink or from the stomach acids. These acids can dissolve the crystals that make up the teeth and leads to the loss of the tooth surface. It softens the tooth surface and makes it to wear away easily by the process of abrasion or tooth grinding.
Causes of Dental Erosion: The most common cause of erosion is due to consuming foods and drinks with a pH less than 5.5. Enamel will be eroded first followed by dentin if unchecked. The affected area will be very sensitive to hot and cold drinks. Diets, sodas, sports drinks, flavored fizzy waters, Fruit juices such as orange juice and carbonated drinks are the main culprits for dental erosion. Saliva has the ability to restore the natural balance within the mouth and enough time should be given to repair itself, otherwise the surface of the teeth is worn away.
Results from participants: A study was conducted among the individuals to see how the soft drinks cause dental erosion. 3773 participants were included in the study and their results shows, 79% of the participants had dental erosion, 64% of the individuals had mild tooth wear, moderate tooth wear was seen in 10% of the individuals and 5% of the people have the signs of severe tooth wear. Individuals who consumed more fruit juices and soft drinks each day resulted in mild and severe tooth wear than the other group individuals.
Participants with lower tooth wear found that, milk as a popular drink among them than the fruit juice or soda. The result also shows that men are more susceptible to tooth erosion than the women and also among the participants the severity of the tooth erosion increases as the age increases. Researchers also say that fruit juices are nutritious for health, but the presence of sugar and acid content in that causes severe dental erosion if consumed daily.
Water and milk are the safest choice as it is good for oral health as well as for overall wellness. Oral health plays a major role in one’s life so it is good to limit the intake of sugar level or sugary beverages in order to keep maintain our health. More than 6 spoons of sugars are present in the sodas and fruit juices which is more than the recommended doses. This high presence of sugar causes severe dental erosion.
Care your teeth: Oral health is the key thing to be maintained. Treatment is not always required for dental erosion. Doctor’s advice and regular checkups can keep an eye on the issue and protected from the severe dental problems. Severe damage to the teeth can cause the treatment very expensive. In order to maintain an oral and overall health every one of us should maintain health in a proper way as to avoid dental problems. Teeth are more precious than diamond hence maintaining a good oral hygiene is very crucial in order to keep our body healthy.
Summary: Dental erosion is very commonly seen in the present generation. This is due to the consumption of most soft drinks like fruit juices and sodas each day. A study was conducted among 3773 participants, which show the majority of the participants faced dental erosion due to the intake of juices and sodas which have a high concentration of sugar and acids. Dental erosion can be reduced with proper health and oral care. or More Information: | https://medium.com/@richalandy/international-journal-of-dentistry-oral-health-disorders-therapy-high-impact-articles-soj-d27c5d24ae3c | ['Richal Andy'] | 2015-12-26 15:52:28.322000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dental Care'] | Title International Journal Dentistry Oral Health Disorders Therapy High Impact Articles SOJContent International Journal Dentistry Oral Health Disorders Therapy High Impact Articles SOJ Soft drink cause Dental Erosion Overview Dental erosion also called Acid erosion defined loss tooth structure due acid attack bacterial origin Tooth eroding occurs due acid food eat drink stomach acid acid dissolve crystal make teeth lead loss tooth surface softens tooth surface make wear away easily process abrasion tooth grinding Causes Dental Erosion common cause erosion due consuming food drink pH le 55 Enamel eroded first followed dentin unchecked affected area sensitive hot cold drink Diets soda sport drink flavored fizzy water Fruit juice orange juice carbonated drink main culprit dental erosion Saliva ability restore natural balance within mouth enough time given repair otherwise surface teeth worn away Results participant study conducted among individual see soft drink cause dental erosion 3773 participant included study result show 79 participant dental erosion 64 individual mild tooth wear moderate tooth wear seen 10 individual 5 people sign severe tooth wear Individuals consumed fruit juice soft drink day resulted mild severe tooth wear group individual Participants lower tooth wear found milk popular drink among fruit juice soda result also show men susceptible tooth erosion woman also among participant severity tooth erosion increase age increase Researchers also say fruit juice nutritious health presence sugar acid content cause severe dental erosion consumed daily Water milk safest choice good oral health well overall wellness Oral health play major role one’s life good limit intake sugar level sugary beverage order keep maintain health 6 spoon sugar present soda fruit juice recommended dos high presence sugar cause severe dental erosion Care teeth Oral health key thing maintained Treatment always required dental erosion Doctor’s advice regular checkup keep eye issue protected severe dental problem Severe damage teeth cause treatment expensive order maintain oral overall health every one u maintain health proper way avoid dental problem Teeth precious diamond hence maintaining good oral hygiene crucial order keep body healthy Summary Dental erosion commonly seen present generation due consumption soft drink like fruit juice soda day study conducted among 3773 participant show majority participant faced dental erosion due intake juice soda high concentration sugar acid Dental erosion reduced proper health oral care InformationTags Dentistry Dental Care |
190,779 | Dentist Gives Athlete a New Smile — Mission Accomplished | Dentist Gives Athlete a New Smile — Mission Accomplished
Thirty-five year old, Roy Lehmann knew he had a serious dental problem. His gums were sore, but he couldn’t afford treatment so he pushed his pain aside. All that changed last month when one organization with a mission changed his smile forever.
Hundreds of dentists, hygienists, and medical professionals travelled across the state to help thousands of individuals like Roy at the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation and WDA Mission of Mercy event on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th in Weston near Wausau. Children and adults waited in line and logged more than 2,000 patient visits for free cleanings, fillings, extractions, partial dentures and even root canals.
“There were a lot of people who needed dental work. In Roy’s case, he has no money, no job, and no insurance,” said SOWI Agency Manager, Carol Krause, who brought Lehmann to the event.
“Without insurance, some dentists will not see you and it’s really hard trying to pay the bill if you don’t have any income for it,” agreed Lehmann.
Lehmann was one of 22 Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes who received free care due to urgent dental need. According to Lehman, after sitting for five hours in Dr. David Kenyon’s dental chair and having a half dozen teeth removed, he felt like a new man.
“It’s been a year since I’ve seen the dentist,” exclaimed Lehmann.
“Now that he has new front teeth, it makes a huge difference in his smile,” said Dr. Kenyon. “He was probably hiding those teeth and now he can feel a lot better about himself.”
The procedures weren’t just performed for aesthetic reasons, but for long-term preventative health as well. According to medical professionals, poor oral health can translate into more serious issues down the road.
“If you have chronic infections of the teeth it can cause systemic problems,” said Dr. Kenyon. “The chief problems that are closely tied to poor oral health are cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.”
It took more than 1,000 volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants, Marquette University School of Dentistry students and community representatives to make the event a success. At the end of the weekend, the mission proved to be just as rewarding for the dentists as it was for their patients.
“That’s what this is all about,” added Dr. Kenyon. “Being able to help people who are in need and get them to the point where they can get out in society and feel good about themselves.”
“It’s a wonderful mission,” agreed Krause.
For more information about how you can participate in the 2012 Mission of Mercy event, visit www.wda.org. | https://medium.com/specialolympics/dentist-gives-athlete-a-new-smile-mission-accomplished-f5438196123d | ['Special Olympics'] | 2016-11-08 18:45:30.063000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Healthcare', 'Advocacy'] | Title Dentist Gives Athlete New Smile — Mission AccomplishedContent Dentist Gives Athlete New Smile — Mission Accomplished Thirtyfive year old Roy Lehmann knew serious dental problem gum sore couldn’t afford treatment pushed pain aside changed last month one organization mission changed smile forever Hundreds dentist hygienist medical professional travelled across state help thousand individual like Roy Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation WDA Mission Mercy event Friday June 24th Saturday June 25th Weston near Wausau Children adult waited line logged 2000 patient visit free cleaning filling extraction partial denture even root canal “There lot people needed dental work Roy’s case money job insurance” said SOWI Agency Manager Carol Krause brought Lehmann event “Without insurance dentist see it’s really hard trying pay bill don’t income it” agreed Lehmann Lehmann one 22 Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete received free care due urgent dental need According Lehman sitting five hour Dr David Kenyon’s dental chair half dozen teeth removed felt like new man “It’s year since I’ve seen dentist” exclaimed Lehmann “Now new front teeth make huge difference smile” said Dr Kenyon “He probably hiding teeth feel lot better himself” procedure weren’t performed aesthetic reason longterm preventative health well According medical professional poor oral health translate serious issue road “If chronic infection teeth cause systemic problems” said Dr Kenyon “The chief problem closely tied poor oral health cardiovascular disease diabetes” took 1000 volunteer dentist dental hygienist assistant Marquette University School Dentistry student community representative make event success end weekend mission proved rewarding dentist patient “That’s about” added Dr Kenyon “Being able help people need get point get society feel good themselves” “It’s wonderful mission” agreed Krause information participate 2012 Mission Mercy event visit wwwwdaorgTags Dentistry Healthcare Advocacy |
190,780 | Pediatric Dentistry Today | Pediatric Dentistry Today
Pediatric dentistry specializes in taking care of a child’s dental health. The purpose of pediatric dentistry is to help a child adapt to visiting the dentist on a regular basis. The first visit might be a bit traumatic for your child, which will later on create an aversion to the dentist. As such, it will be the responsibility of a pediatric dentist to engage in certain dental procedures to make the visit more appealing to children.
Unfortunately, most parents think that visiting a normal dentist is okay for their children. Although it’s not wrong by any means, it’s not actually the best choice. This is because there are a lot of advantages that pediatric dentistry Dayton Ohio has compared to normal dentistry.
The following are some of them:
1. Pediatric dentists have specialized training
Although pediatric dentists operate the same way normal dentists do, the main difference is that they are more experienced in handling children. This only means that they are better equipped in dealing with problems that often plague a child’s dental health such as tooth decay, cavities, over-retained baby teeth, and more. Other than that, they are also qualified to provide sedation to young patients who undergo more intensive dental operations. However, unlike normal dentists, a pediatric dentist has to spend at least two or three more years of training after completing four years of dental education before they can practice pediatric dentistry.
2. It helps establish positive relationships
Without a doubt, most of us don’t really like the idea of going to the dentist. However, what we don’t realize is that it’s probably because of a horrible experience we had during childhood. Pediatric dentists aim to build a strong, positive relationship with children. They have the unique opportunity to turn their offices into something fun and enjoyable for their little patients. They also serve to create a fun and enjoyable experience for children so that they will no longer fear visiting a dental on a regular basis.
3. It helps with habit counseling
Some of the most common habits that children have include thumb sucking and teeth grinding. Fortunately, these habits can be rid of with a pediatric dentistry Dayton Ohio. Sometimes, sitting down with your child together with a pediatric dentist, and having him teach your child about the importance of stopping such habits could prompt your child to rid of the habit for good.
4. Pediatric dentists can help calm your child
Since pediatric dentists work with children on a regular basis, they are quite familiar with most of the concerns involving children when visiting the dentist. This allows them to tailor their approach to dental care in order to address such concerns. Also, they are far more experienced compared to normal dentists in calming children and providing them with a comfortable experience while on a dental treatment.
5. Pediatric dentistry can tailor dental care to a child’s development
Pediatric dentists know pretty well how to instill healthy habits on a child early on for long term effects. They are also very familiar with various preventative measures that should be taken as a child grows up. For example, a child’s first visit to a dentist might be about teaching him/her about the proper ways of caring for the teeth and gums. Eventually, it could move on towards promoting healthy development of adult teeth, and eventually about the right practices.
Originally posted on: http://dentistdaytonohio.com/pediatric-dentistry/ | https://medium.com/@DentistDaytonOhio/pediatric-dentistry-today-92cc269e6411 | ['Dentist Dayton Ohio'] | 2016-12-21 08:20:29.497000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dentist', 'Pediatrics', 'Pediatric Dentist'] | Title Pediatric Dentistry TodayContent Pediatric Dentistry Today Pediatric dentistry specializes taking care child’s dental health purpose pediatric dentistry help child adapt visiting dentist regular basis first visit might bit traumatic child later create aversion dentist responsibility pediatric dentist engage certain dental procedure make visit appealing child Unfortunately parent think visiting normal dentist okay child Although it’s wrong mean it’s actually best choice lot advantage pediatric dentistry Dayton Ohio compared normal dentistry following 1 Pediatric dentist specialized training Although pediatric dentist operate way normal dentist main difference experienced handling child mean better equipped dealing problem often plague child’s dental health tooth decay cavity overretained baby teeth also qualified provide sedation young patient undergo intensive dental operation However unlike normal dentist pediatric dentist spend least two three year training completing four year dental education practice pediatric dentistry 2 help establish positive relationship Without doubt u don’t really like idea going dentist However don’t realize it’s probably horrible experience childhood Pediatric dentist aim build strong positive relationship child unique opportunity turn office something fun enjoyable little patient also serve create fun enjoyable experience child longer fear visiting dental regular basis 3 help habit counseling common habit child include thumb sucking teeth grinding Fortunately habit rid pediatric dentistry Dayton Ohio Sometimes sitting child together pediatric dentist teach child importance stopping habit could prompt child rid habit good 4 Pediatric dentist help calm child Since pediatric dentist work child regular basis quite familiar concern involving child visiting dentist allows tailor approach dental care order address concern Also far experienced compared normal dentist calming child providing comfortable experience dental treatment 5 Pediatric dentistry tailor dental care child’s development Pediatric dentist know pretty well instill healthy habit child early long term effect also familiar various preventative measure taken child grows example child’s first visit dentist might teaching himher proper way caring teeth gum Eventually could move towards promoting healthy development adult teeth eventually right practice Originally posted httpdentistdaytonohiocompediatricdentistryTags Dentistry Dentist Pediatrics Pediatric Dentist |
190,781 | Tooth Sensitivity Causes | Tooth Sensitivity Causes
Tooth sensitivity leads to a great deal of discomfort, and can take away the pleasure of enjoying meal times. Those who suffer from sensitive teeth are aware that a single, sharp jolt of pain — triggered by cold or hot food — can be enough to destroy the whole dining experience. This painful response is caused by the teeth being exposed to extreme changes in temperature, such as eating or drinking something extremely hot or when a frozen item is consumed. When the sensitive inner parts of the tooth — such as the dentine and the roots — are exposed due to worn enamel, even the slightest change in temperature can trigger a sharp jolt of pain. Determining the causes of teeth sensitivity can help in the proper management of this problem, so that painful episodes can be avoided or at least decreased in frequency.
Teeth grinding can wear down the tooth enamel, which is the protective layer of the teeth. When the enamel is worn away, the sensitive inner portions of the teeth are exposed and easily react with sudden temperature changes. Another reason why the enamel is worn away prematurely is because of heavy consumption of acidic food and beverages. The high acidity works in slowly dissolving the enamel so that the inner sensitive parts become exposed. The teeth enamel can also get thinner, or become worn down, due to forceful tooth brushing. Brushing the teeth using vigorous, forceful strokes can eventually wear away the tooth enamel, and may even cause the gums to recede. When the gums recede, the roots of the teeth become exposed and will cause teeth sensitivity as well.
Improper oral hygiene can also contribute to the development of teeth sensitivity problems. Healthy oral hygiene habits, such as regular tooth brushing and regular visits to the dentist, are essential in ensuring that harmful plaque buildup does not occur. If these healthy habits are not followed, food debris can react with harmful bacteria and cause the buildup of plaque. Plaque buildup in between the teeth and the gum line can cause tooth decay and gum recession — and both can cause sensitive teeth problems. Damaged teeth are also highly susceptible to sensitivity issues. This is because when the enamel is damaged, the protective layer of the tooth is worn away to expose the sensitive tooth roots and dentine inside. Cracked, chipped, or decayed teeth will experience sudden painful jolts when something extremely hot or cold is consumed.
Dr Azhar Sheikh, founder of Life Dental Implants, is one of the UK’s most experienced dentists specializing in implant treatments. His unique approach to dental implant treatments takes into account not only your teeth, but your overall well-being as a person. Whether you are looking for cheap dental implants, Victoria dental implants or just want to know dental implants cost, visit our clinic today. | https://medium.com/@drazharsheikh/tooth-sensitivity-causes-64d32fc1ec54 | ['Dr Azhar Sheikh'] | 2015-12-30 08:36:05.947000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dental Care'] | Title Tooth Sensitivity CausesContent Tooth Sensitivity Causes Tooth sensitivity lead great deal discomfort take away pleasure enjoying meal time suffer sensitive teeth aware single sharp jolt pain — triggered cold hot food — enough destroy whole dining experience painful response caused teeth exposed extreme change temperature eating drinking something extremely hot frozen item consumed sensitive inner part tooth — dentine root — exposed due worn enamel even slightest change temperature trigger sharp jolt pain Determining cause teeth sensitivity help proper management problem painful episode avoided least decreased frequency Teeth grinding wear tooth enamel protective layer teeth enamel worn away sensitive inner portion teeth exposed easily react sudden temperature change Another reason enamel worn away prematurely heavy consumption acidic food beverage high acidity work slowly dissolving enamel inner sensitive part become exposed teeth enamel also get thinner become worn due forceful tooth brushing Brushing teeth using vigorous forceful stroke eventually wear away tooth enamel may even cause gum recede gum recede root teeth become exposed cause teeth sensitivity well Improper oral hygiene also contribute development teeth sensitivity problem Healthy oral hygiene habit regular tooth brushing regular visit dentist essential ensuring harmful plaque buildup occur healthy habit followed food debris react harmful bacteria cause buildup plaque Plaque buildup teeth gum line cause tooth decay gum recession — cause sensitive teeth problem Damaged teeth also highly susceptible sensitivity issue enamel damaged protective layer tooth worn away expose sensitive tooth root dentine inside Cracked chipped decayed teeth experience sudden painful jolt something extremely hot cold consumed Dr Azhar Sheikh founder Life Dental Implants one UK’s experienced dentist specializing implant treatment unique approach dental implant treatment take account teeth overall wellbeing person Whether looking cheap dental implant Victoria dental implant want know dental implant cost visit clinic todayTags Dentistry Dental Care |
190,782 | College Of Dentistry Student Alexis Cohen Named Student Speaker For 2012 Commencement | By Ian Hartz
As the year draws to an end, the graduating class prepares to brave the real world and a frightening job market. But before we start scavenging for job opportunities and attempt to integrate ourselves into the “grown-up” world, we have cause for celebration. The commencement exercises offer us an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication that we have shown at our time here at NYU, and the commencement speakers serve as examples of how hard work can take you to the top.
Sonia Sotomayor worked her through the legal system to become the first Hispanic justice of the Supreme Court and its third-ever woman. College of Dentistry student Alexis Cohen has also been dedicated to her work, both in dentistry and public health, which has earned her the honor of being the student speaker at the 2012 commencement.
Selection of the student speaker is no arbitrary task. All of the deans select an individual student, based generally on their academic record, how well they represent their fellow students, their leadership skills, and their presentation skills. Then, a selection committee representing the President’s Office, Provost’s Office, Student Affairs, and others select between 3 to 5 finalists. These finalists submit a rough draft of their possible speech and come in for interviews, and one is chosen to represent the graduating student body at commencement.
Alexis Cohen’s credentials definitely set her apart as a competitive candidate to speak on our behalf. Cohen taught English outside of Tokyo after graduating from Northwestern University in 2003. Since then, she has participated in disease prevention in partnership with the U.N., served as president of the College of Dentistry’s Student Council Executive Board, received multiple honors, and founded an organization to help sell goods that are handmade by African women. The list goes on and on.
Alexis Cohen is receiving both a D.D.S. from the College of Dentistry and a M.P.H. from the Master of Public Health Program. After graduating, Cohen plans to travel and help to develop preventative programs for avoidable dental problems.
[image via] | https://nyulocal.com/college-of-dentistry-student-alexis-cohen-named-student-speaker-for-2012-commencement-bd86eebe9ebd | ['Nyu Local'] | 2016-11-16 22:08:26.147000+00:00 | ['On Campus News', 'Dentistry', 'Graduation'] | Title College Dentistry Student Alexis Cohen Named Student Speaker 2012 CommencementContent Ian Hartz year draw end graduating class prepares brave real world frightening job market start scavenging job opportunity attempt integrate “grownup” world cause celebration commencement exercise offer u opportunity celebrate hard work dedication shown time NYU commencement speaker serve example hard work take top Sonia Sotomayor worked legal system become first Hispanic justice Supreme Court thirdever woman College Dentistry student Alexis Cohen also dedicated work dentistry public health earned honor student speaker 2012 commencement Selection student speaker arbitrary task dean select individual student based generally academic record well represent fellow student leadership skill presentation skill selection committee representing President’s Office Provost’s Office Student Affairs others select 3 5 finalist finalist submit rough draft possible speech come interview one chosen represent graduating student body commencement Alexis Cohen’s credential definitely set apart competitive candidate speak behalf Cohen taught English outside Tokyo graduating Northwestern University 2003 Since participated disease prevention partnership UN served president College Dentistry’s Student Council Executive Board received multiple honor founded organization help sell good handmade African woman list go Alexis Cohen receiving DDS College Dentistry MPH Master Public Health Program graduating Cohen plan travel help develop preventative program avoidable dental problem image viaTags Campus News Dentistry Graduation |
190,783 | Sinus infections can cause toothaches | Sinus infections can cause toothaches
It’s that time of year. Allergens permeate the air we breathe, irritating our sinuses and making us feel all sick in the head. Viral infections, allergies, pollution… all can trigger sinusitis, which often leads to the dreaded sinus infection.
The painful pressure behind your eyes and cheekbones. The constant need to grab for a tissue (or five). The sore throat and irritating cough. The pain in your teeth. Wait… pain in… what? That can’t be right.
It’s As Plain as the Nose on Your Face
No, really. It’s true. Consider… your nose is located just above your mouth, and your maxillary sinuses just above your teeth. Sometimes that severe toothache in your upper molars and premolars isn’t actually the result of a dental problem. In fact, the inflammation in your maxillary sinus caused by a sinus infection can put pressure on the roots of your upper molars. This can create rather significant pain, which often occurs before the other symptoms of the sinus infection set in.
Patients suffering from this type of tooth pain tend to run to their dentist’s office only to find out they are actually in great oral health. If dental causes are ruled out, your dentist should advise you to give your doctor a call.
Pain, Pain Go Away
If it turns out you have a sinus infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic (if it appears the infection is the result of bacteria) to help kick the infection. However, if it’s the result of a virus or just aggravated allergies, you’ll just have to wait it out. And in the meantime, remember the following to keep the pain and irritation to a minimum:
Humidifiers are our friends. Consider dragging the old humidifier out of the closet, dust it off, plug it in, and breathe easier. The hydration can reduce swelling and the pressure on your upper teeth.
Consider dragging the old humidifier out of the closet, dust it off, plug it in, and breathe easier. The hydration can reduce swelling and the pressure on your upper teeth. Sniff, sniff. Get yourself some nasal spray with phenylephrine or ephedrine, and give your sinuses (and teeth) a little relief.
Get yourself some nasal spray with phenylephrine or ephedrine, and give your sinuses (and teeth) a little relief. Somewhere over the counter. There are a number of over-the-counter oral decongestants and medications that can relieve most of those pesky sinus-infection-induced symptoms and help alleviate tooth pain.
There are a number of over-the-counter oral decongestants and medications that can relieve most of those pesky sinus-infection-induced symptoms and help alleviate tooth pain. Get well soon!
Related | https://medium.com/@desertvalley/sinus-infections-can-cause-toothaches-7404c9f0a8 | ['Desert Valley Oral Surgery'] | 2018-01-23 01:29:39.650000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Toothache'] | Title Sinus infection cause toothachesContent Sinus infection cause toothache It’s time year Allergens permeate air breathe irritating sinus making u feel sick head Viral infection allergy pollution… trigger sinusitis often lead dreaded sinus infection painful pressure behind eye cheekbone constant need grab tissue five sore throat irritating cough pain teeth Wait… pain in… can’t right It’s Plain Nose Face really It’s true Consider… nose located mouth maxillary sinus teeth Sometimes severe toothache upper molar premolar isn’t actually result dental problem fact inflammation maxillary sinus caused sinus infection put pressure root upper molar create rather significant pain often occurs symptom sinus infection set Patients suffering type tooth pain tend run dentist’s office find actually great oral health dental cause ruled dentist advise give doctor call Pain Pain Go Away turn sinus infection doctor may prescribe antibiotic appears infection result bacteria help kick infection However it’s result virus aggravated allergy you’ll wait meantime remember following keep pain irritation minimum Humidifiers friend Consider dragging old humidifier closet dust plug breathe easier hydration reduce swelling pressure upper teeth Consider dragging old humidifier closet dust plug breathe easier hydration reduce swelling pressure upper teeth Sniff sniff Get nasal spray phenylephrine ephedrine give sinus teeth little relief Get nasal spray phenylephrine ephedrine give sinus teeth little relief Somewhere counter number overthecounter oral decongestant medication relieve pesky sinusinfectioninduced symptom help alleviate tooth pain number overthecounter oral decongestant medication relieve pesky sinusinfectioninduced symptom help alleviate tooth pain Get well soon RelatedTags Dentistry Toothache |
190,784 | How to keep your mouth health | The health of your mouth and teeth are conducive to your overall health. Taking care of your mouth can prevent serious health problems down the road as you get older. The first step to a healthy mouth is brush and floss daily and visit your dentist regularly.
According to the Fremont cosmetic dentist a healthy mouth begins with the first set of teeth. Caring for your baby’s teeth from the onset will determine the health of his/her mouth. As a general rule it is recommended not to let your baby go to sleep with a bottle in his/her mouth. The milk or juice your baby is drinking van lead to tooth decay. From the very first tooth begin brushing with a soft toothbrush. If your baby is under the age of 2 it is recommended not to use toothpaste. Instead you can brush using water. The American Dental Association recommends that children see their dentist beginning at 1 year of age. Children’s dentistry is important for the overall health of your child.
Moving into the teens means flossing teeth at least once a day and brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. A visit to the dentist every 6 months is recommended. Smoking or chewing tobacco can stain your teeth and cause cancer.
As adulthood approaches its still as important now more than ever to continue the practice of healthy oral habits. Tooth care now means looking for signs of irritated gums, mouth sores, and other changes. Even though you may be flossing regularly and brushing twice a day other problems may arise as you begin to age. If you have cosmetic concerns you can look into Cosmetic Dentistry in Fremont. Living in the Fremont or surrounding areas? We have Dental Care Treatment in Fremont. Taking care of your teeth will keep you healthy and feeling confident. You’re also welcome to visit our Cosmetic dentistry Fremont. | https://medium.com/@eastbaydental.seo/how-to-keep-your-mouth-health-b8fde29b7a69 | ['East Bay Dental'] | 2015-12-16 13:19:28.796000+00:00 | ['Dental Care', 'Dentistry'] | Title keep mouth healthContent health mouth teeth conducive overall health Taking care mouth prevent serious health problem road get older first step healthy mouth brush floss daily visit dentist regularly According Fremont cosmetic dentist healthy mouth begin first set teeth Caring baby’s teeth onset determine health hisher mouth general rule recommended let baby go sleep bottle hisher mouth milk juice baby drinking van lead tooth decay first tooth begin brushing soft toothbrush baby age 2 recommended use toothpaste Instead brush using water American Dental Association recommends child see dentist beginning 1 year age Children’s dentistry important overall health child Moving teen mean flossing teeth least day brushing twice day fluoride toothpaste visit dentist every 6 month recommended Smoking chewing tobacco stain teeth cause cancer adulthood approach still important ever continue practice healthy oral habit Tooth care mean looking sign irritated gum mouth sore change Even though may flossing regularly brushing twice day problem may arise begin age cosmetic concern look Cosmetic Dentistry Fremont Living Fremont surrounding area Dental Care Treatment Fremont Taking care teeth keep healthy feeling confident You’re also welcome visit Cosmetic dentistry FremontTags Dental Care Dentistry |
190,785 | Cleansing Tooth & Gum Brush | Cleansing Tooth & Gum Brush
Currently, many Canadians and Americans battle with gum erosion and recession. After many years of harsh and excessive brushing, your gums begin to wear away and recede. This is called gum recession. As increasing numbers of gum tissue wears away, more of the tooth is exposed prior to the tooth root and nerves start becoming exposed causing sensitivity and consequently pain. Gum bleeding is the one other results of gum recession. Other than excessive tooth brushing, plaque buildup and genetics are other reasons for gum recession and sensitive gums.
GelGrade gives a better improved tooth brush. GelGrade Tooth & Gum Brush is designed to provide the unique benefits of medical silicone bristles. GelGrade provides effective protection of tooth enamel and healthy gums. Our material is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Cleaning and looking after gums is a vital component of dental hygene. If you use GelGrade, you not only brush your teeth, in addition, you brush your gums adding a deeper clean. Our medical silicone material fails to irritate the gums but massages them and stimulates the circulation of blood, keeping them healthy. Using Medical Silicone Polymer as being a base material rather than nylon for bristles supplies a larger surface area contact provides a deeper lathering clean effect. GelGrade is not going to scratch at gums but instead develops natural affinity with skin cells. Cleansing Tooth & Gum Brush can be used to directly brush deep corners of gums removing plaque buildup, which current brushing techniques miss. GelGrade Massages gums and promotes blood circulation.
Gelgrade is ideal for people who have sensitive gums and gum sensitivity. E.g. Elderly, women that are pregnant. It is additionally just the thing for brushing teeth for infants and brushing teeth for babies. It will be the ideal tooth brush for babies. This supplement can be great for health-conscious consumers, who want another cleanse and healthy gums. Users who may have tried the merchandise felt an in-depth cleansing sensation. It is a deep cleansing tooth brush which works besides regular brushing and flossing. It can be used to avoid smelly breath. One of many factors behind bad breath is bacteria buildup from the gum. Ignoring your gums causes foul breath. Keeping proper care of your respective gums provides a fresh breath, a kissing breath and also a clean feel. Overall this really is a unique and funky supplement that may put in a new tool to tackle bad breath. It can be the most effective a new product to use in 2016. Try this cool product now. | https://medium.com/@timur.t.aa/cleansing-tooth-gum-brush-eef45bc4926f | [] | 2015-12-20 14:54:52.836000+00:00 | ['Dental Care', 'Dentistry'] | Title Cleansing Tooth Gum BrushContent Cleansing Tooth Gum Brush Currently many Canadians Americans battle gum erosion recession many year harsh excessive brushing gum begin wear away recede called gum recession increasing number gum tissue wear away tooth exposed prior tooth root nerve start becoming exposed causing sensitivity consequently pain Gum bleeding one result gum recession excessive tooth brushing plaque buildup genetics reason gum recession sensitive gum GelGrade give better improved tooth brush GelGrade Tooth Gum Brush designed provide unique benefit medical silicone bristle GelGrade provides effective protection tooth enamel healthy gum material antibacterial antifungal Cleaning looking gum vital component dental hygene use GelGrade brush teeth addition brush gum adding deeper clean medical silicone material fails irritate gum massage stimulates circulation blood keeping healthy Using Medical Silicone Polymer base material rather nylon bristle supply larger surface area contact provides deeper lathering clean effect GelGrade going scratch gum instead develops natural affinity skin cell Cleansing Tooth Gum Brush used directly brush deep corner gum removing plaque buildup current brushing technique miss GelGrade Massages gum promotes blood circulation Gelgrade ideal people sensitive gum gum sensitivity Eg Elderly woman pregnant additionally thing brushing teeth infant brushing teeth baby ideal tooth brush baby supplement great healthconscious consumer want another cleanse healthy gum Users may tried merchandise felt indepth cleansing sensation deep cleansing tooth brush work besides regular brushing flossing used avoid smelly breath One many factor behind bad breath bacteria buildup gum Ignoring gum cause foul breath Keeping proper care respective gum provides fresh breath kissing breath also clean feel Overall really unique funky supplement may put new tool tackle bad breath effective new product use 2016 Try cool product nowTags Dental Care Dentistry |
190,786 | Causes and treatment of bad breath | Causes and treatment of bad breath
Halitosis, or in common parlance also called halitosis is an unpleasant smelling breath that occurs primarily in the oral cavity. The most common cause is bacterial tongue coating. The metabolic products of certain bacteria give off the unpleasant smell. Scientific studies show that similar halitosis often occurs in almost all countries of the world.Eating habits are therefore probably not a decisive cause. About 25 of every 100 people suffer from at certain times under socially unacceptable bad breath. Older people are more frequently affected than younger. Of 100 individuals with halitosis affects approximately 6 persons from chronic halitosis. Important! Every fourth person is occasionally affected by halitosis.
What causes halitosis?
Almost always (in 90 of 100 cases) is the cause of halitosis in the oral cavity and although mostly on the tongue. Contrary to common assumptions are diseases in ear, nose and throat area with less than one in ten cases responsible for bad breath, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract even rarer.
The bacteria that cause bad breath, do not need oxygen to live. In the niches of the oral cavity and especially in the numerous depressions (crypts) of the rough tongue you can find ideal living conditions. There they decompose proteins from the saliva or food particles and other organic material. Here, the volatile sulfur compounds that cause the unpleasant smell arising.
What are the risk factors for halitosis are there?
A risk factor for halitosis is the bacterial density in the mouth: people with halitosis have up to 25 times more bacteria in the mouth than people without halitosis. However, poor oral hygiene is a risk factor. By bacterial plaque inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and the gums caused (periodontitis). If the inflammation is not treated, are gum pockets form, an ideal habitat for the odor-causing bacteria. A direct correlation between the number of diseased gum pockets and the strength of halitosis has been confirmed in several scientific studies.
Smears for bacteria and therefore also a risk factor for halitosis are advanced caries, defective fillings, crowns and bridges or dentures unkempt. Risk factors for bad breath are all factors that can lead to dry mouth. Saliva plays an essential role in maintaining the health of the oral cavity.
A moist mouth tends much less to the formation of bad breath as a dry, because food residues, bacteria and odor-forming substances are partially removed by rinsing function of saliva. With age, the function of the salivary glands decreases and dry mouth is the result.
Thus, the age is a risk factor for halitosis as well as other conditions that can cause dry mouth: mouth breathing, smoking, stress, alcohol consumption, certain medications or an insufficient fluid intake.
Bad breath can also result from a yet undiagnosed systemic disease. Even so it is important to let clarify the cause of halitosis. First point of contact for this are your dentist or your dentist.Drag this necessarily help. You will realize what risk factors are present with you. So you can breath and other oral disease prevention in time.
Important! Uncontrolled growth of bacteria and dry mouth are important risk factors for the development of halitosis.
How can I tell if I suffer from bad breath?
Because our nose quickly adjusts to your own smells, we can not perceive our own bad breath. So you might ask other people. Reliable information will also your dentist or your dentist give. In the dentist’s office is also checked, where the causes are and what you can do about it. In nine cases out of ten you will be able to help you directly. Sometimes you will be transferred to other disciplines in order to clarify further possible causes.
Important! As almost always bacteria in the oral cavity, the cause of halitosis, the dentist is your first contact.
How can I protect myself from bad breath?
The best protection against halitosis is tackling the causes, so the removal of odor-causing bacteria. Bacterial plaque on the tongue can be removed with the tongue cleaner, deposits on the teeth with toothbrush and dental floss or interdental brushes.
Toothpastes and mouthwashes with antibacterial properties help the cleaning. With special active ingredients (eg, zinc compounds) You can also neutralize odor-active substances. For daily oral hygiene therefore includes the regular use of:
Toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste to remove bacterial plaque Dental floss or interdental brushes to clean between the teeth Tongue cleaner for removing odor-active bacteria from the tongue
Important! The tongue cleaning is crucial for protection against bad breath and therefore belongs to the daily oral hygiene.
How is bad breath treated?
Your dentist will ask you to first fill out a questionnaire, which gives him important information for subsequent treatment. In the first place then the investigation is in your breath to determine if halitosis is present and in what strength. The best instrument for halitosis is the human nose. The dentist will therefore examine at various distances to mouth, if bad breath is perceptible.
There are also special instruments for the measurement of halitosis that does not by default but are present in all practices.
To identify the cause of any existing bad breath, the dentist will then choose your mouth. So he can make the points locate have on which odor-causing bacteria accumulated. Especially accurately it will examine the tongue and gums. He can ensure that no gingivitis or periodontitis are the cause of bad breath By careful examination of the gums.
Treating halitosis attaches to the cause, the odor-causing bacteria. These are removed. Is bacterial tongue coating available, you will show how you can remove using a tongue cleaner for daily oral hygiene your dentist. Play bacterial plaque is an important role, possibly carried out a professional tooth cleaning. This is particularly the case when a gingivitis or periodontal disease was found. In this case, you also explain how you can remove the bacterial plaque in the future in their daily oral hygiene even better your dentist.
After the first treatment, your dentist is a successor appointment with you. So it can monitor the success of treatment and give you further advice if necessary.
Only in the rare cases where the cause can not be found in the mouth, your dentist will refer you to an appropriate specialist.
Important! The aim of the treatment of bad breath is the reliable removal of odor-causing bacteria in the mouth. For the success of your employees is crucial.
Usually one takes his own bad breath is not true. Others may feel very disturbed by the fact, however. This can lead to considerable difficulties in interpersonal dealings. Before that, many people fear. Therefore, they experience it as unpleasant indeed if they are addressed to halitosis, but are also grateful when they learn of their problem and can do something about it.Therefore Talk Affected friendly and discreet in private on the issue of. Explain simultaneously, where they can get help. You might want to also pass this brochure.
Important! Talk Affected friendly and discreet in private on the issue and inform them of the auxiliary options that have been mentioned here.
Originally published at makehealthylife.com on December 30, 2015. | https://medium.com/@makehealthylife/causes-and-treatment-of-bad-breath-e1405cbc27a0 | [] | 2016-01-01 11:03:04.265000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Health'] | Title Causes treatment bad breathContent Causes treatment bad breath Halitosis common parlance also called halitosis unpleasant smelling breath occurs primarily oral cavity common cause bacterial tongue coating metabolic product certain bacteria give unpleasant smell Scientific study show similar halitosis often occurs almost country worldEating habit therefore probably decisive cause 25 every 100 people suffer certain time socially unacceptable bad breath Older people frequently affected younger 100 individual halitosis affect approximately 6 person chronic halitosis Important Every fourth person occasionally affected halitosis cause halitosis Almost always 90 100 case cause halitosis oral cavity although mostly tongue Contrary common assumption disease ear nose throat area le one ten case responsible bad breath disease gastrointestinal tract even rarer bacteria cause bad breath need oxygen live niche oral cavity especially numerous depression crypt rough tongue find ideal living condition decompose protein saliva food particle organic material volatile sulfur compound cause unpleasant smell arising risk factor halitosis risk factor halitosis bacterial density mouth people halitosis 25 time bacteria mouth people without halitosis However poor oral hygiene risk factor bacterial plaque inflammation gum gingivitis gum caused periodontitis inflammation treated gum pocket form ideal habitat odorcausing bacteria direct correlation number diseased gum pocket strength halitosis confirmed several scientific study Smears bacteria therefore also risk factor halitosis advanced caries defective filling crown bridge denture unkempt Risk factor bad breath factor lead dry mouth Saliva play essential role maintaining health oral cavity moist mouth tends much le formation bad breath dry food residue bacteria odorforming substance partially removed rinsing function saliva age function salivary gland decrease dry mouth result Thus age risk factor halitosis well condition cause dry mouth mouth breathing smoking stress alcohol consumption certain medication insufficient fluid intake Bad breath also result yet undiagnosed systemic disease Even important let clarify cause halitosis First point contact dentist dentistDrag necessarily help realize risk factor present breath oral disease prevention time Important Uncontrolled growth bacteria dry mouth important risk factor development halitosis tell suffer bad breath nose quickly adjusts smell perceive bad breath might ask people Reliable information also dentist dentist give dentist’s office also checked cause nine case ten able help directly Sometimes transferred discipline order clarify possible cause Important almost always bacteria oral cavity cause halitosis dentist first contact protect bad breath best protection halitosis tackling cause removal odorcausing bacteria Bacterial plaque tongue removed tongue cleaner deposit teeth toothbrush dental floss interdental brush Toothpastes mouthwash antibacterial property help cleaning special active ingredient eg zinc compound also neutralize odoractive substance daily oral hygiene therefore includes regular use Toothbrush fluoride toothpaste remove bacterial plaque Dental floss interdental brush clean teeth Tongue cleaner removing odoractive bacteria tongue Important tongue cleaning crucial protection bad breath therefore belongs daily oral hygiene bad breath treated dentist ask first fill questionnaire give important information subsequent treatment first place investigation breath determine halitosis present strength best instrument halitosis human nose dentist therefore examine various distance mouth bad breath perceptible also special instrument measurement halitosis default present practice identify cause existing bad breath dentist choose mouth make point locate odorcausing bacteria accumulated Especially accurately examine tongue gum ensure gingivitis periodontitis cause bad breath careful examination gum Treating halitosis attache cause odorcausing bacteria removed bacterial tongue coating available show remove using tongue cleaner daily oral hygiene dentist Play bacterial plaque important role possibly carried professional tooth cleaning particularly case gingivitis periodontal disease found case also explain remove bacterial plaque future daily oral hygiene even better dentist first treatment dentist successor appointment monitor success treatment give advice necessary rare case cause found mouth dentist refer appropriate specialist Important aim treatment bad breath reliable removal odorcausing bacteria mouth success employee crucial Usually one take bad breath true Others may feel disturbed fact however lead considerable difficulty interpersonal dealing many people fear Therefore experience 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190,787 | Dental Tourism & Shiny White Teeth With Phuket Dental Smile | Dental Tourism & Shiny White Teeth With Phuket Dental Smile
One of the perks of traveling to less expensive countries is the access to more affordable dental care. If youve been following my blog for a while, youll know that Im a big fan of dental tourism. In fact, lately I try to go to the dentist every 6 months, wherever I am. (Now, if I could only make myself floss more regularly)
Visiting the dentist in random countries can be an adventure. I had excellent care in Colombia but was a bit weary of their pushy up-selling. On the other hand, my experience in Turkey was really painful. The dentist was very competent and thourough, but her old-school instruments were like something out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. And my experience in Lativa was just plain odd. The dentist spent about 2 minutes with me, said I was fine and to come back in a year. And then tried to charge me a new patient fee on top of their consultation fee. I think there was something lost in translation there as I just wanted scaling done!
Apart from regular dental services, Ive always been curious about teeth whitening. Ive tried a teeth whitening strips, which have only left my teeth sensitive and without amazing results. So since Ive heard rave reviews about dental care in Thailand and Im a little vain, I decided to give it a go. I came across Phuket Dental Smile (which is part of the Bangkok Smile Dental Group) and contacted them regarding scaling and teeth whitening.
The clinic itself is very modern and clean. Its feels like youve stepped into the future. Everyone at the reception were super friendly, and what else can you expect from the land of smiles? I was taken upstairs and was greeted by the dentist and two assistants. It was like there was a party in my mouth and everyone was invited.
The scaling itself was unbelievably painless. I later found out that it was called Air Flow Cleaning where a spray of air, sodium bicarbonate and water is used to quickly remove plaque and stains. Compared with my Turkish experience 6 months ago, it really did feel like futuristic alien technology.
After the scaling, I had three rounds of teeth whitening. The dentist inserted a frame into my mouth and my job was to bite down. She also told me to let her know if I was in any pain. The first two rounds were fine and I kept dozing off. However, my teeth did feel a bit sensitive during the third round, similar to the pain you get when you drink super-cold water. Still, it was less painful than the teeth whitening strips you try at home. Both procedures took a total of 90 minutes. I was given ibuprofen and some gel for my teeth, if the pain was unbearable. But it was unnoticeable after an hour. To be honest, I was really surprised. My threshold for pain is ridiculously low, so I was expecting to be in pain for days.
Oh, I guess you want to know about the results. They were great! I feel like I could be in a toothpaste commercial now. I actually forget how many shades whiter it is but Im sure that my teeth have not been this white since my milk teeth fell out. Now, the real challenge is to avoid coffee for 2–7 days.
Definitely recommended!
more info: Phuket Dental Smile
disclosure: I was a guest of Phuket Dental Smile. The opinions are obviously my own.
Let’s keep in touch: @roymarvelous, facebook & RSS. Love you long time! | https://medium.com/cruise-ships/dental-tourism-shiny-white-teeth-with-phuket-dental-smile-def188378e28 | ['Roy Marvelous'] | 2017-03-13 01:13:12.344000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Dental Care'] | Title Dental Tourism Shiny White Teeth Phuket Dental SmileContent Dental Tourism Shiny White Teeth Phuket Dental Smile One perk traveling le expensive country access affordable dental care youve following blog youll know Im big fan dental tourism fact lately try go dentist every 6 month wherever could make floss regularly Visiting dentist random country adventure excellent care Colombia bit weary pushy upselling hand experience Turkey really painful dentist competent thourough oldschool instrument like something Alfred Hitchcock movie experience Lativa plain odd dentist spent 2 minute said fine come back year tried charge new patient fee top consultation fee think something lost translation wanted scaling done Apart regular dental service Ive always curious teeth whitening Ive tried teeth whitening strip left teeth sensitive without amazing result since Ive heard rave review dental care Thailand Im little vain decided give go came across Phuket Dental Smile part Bangkok Smile Dental Group contacted regarding scaling teeth whitening clinic modern clean feel like youve stepped future Everyone reception super friendly else expect land smile taken upstairs greeted dentist two assistant like party mouth everyone invited scaling unbelievably painless later found called Air Flow Cleaning spray air sodium bicarbonate water used quickly remove plaque stain Compared Turkish experience 6 month ago really feel like futuristic alien technology scaling three round teeth whitening dentist inserted frame mouth job bite also told let know pain first two round fine kept dozing However teeth feel bit sensitive third round similar pain get drink supercold water Still le painful teeth whitening strip try home procedure took total 90 minute given ibuprofen gel teeth pain unbearable unnoticeable hour honest really surprised threshold pain ridiculously low expecting pain day Oh guess want know result great feel like could toothpaste commercial actually forget many shade whiter Im sure teeth white since milk teeth fell real challenge avoid coffee 2–7 day Definitely recommended info Phuket Dental Smile disclosure guest Phuket Dental Smile opinion obviously Let’s keep touch roymarvelous facebook RSS Love long timeTags Dentistry Dental Care |
190,788 | Some Dreams | Some Dreams
Photograph by Emily Blincoe : Written by Ben Cook
“You will feel a slight pinch followed by some pressure.”
At least that was my interpretation. What I actually heard through his thick accent was something more akin to “You vil fil a schlight binch follow by some brezher.” And pinch it did. It pinched like a motherfucker. I tried to breathe, to shift my thoughts to anything other than where I was, to put the fear aside. It didn’t help that between the vaguely eastern European inflections of his voice and the monstrosity of a moustache flowing over his upper lip, the dentist gave the impression of a certain long dead Russian dictator. But if he could stop the howling pain in my jaw and wrench free this abscessed tooth, he would be my hero forever.
“I vil be back, you try relax.”
Stalin got up and left the room. As the anesthetic kicked in, the numbness slowly crept through my gums and palate, bringing with it a hope of relief. I sat in an old barber’s chair, slightly refurbished and retrofitted with at least some of the accoutrements of modern dentistry. I glanced around the sparsely decorated office space. Four completely white walls and one solitary window blacked out. Definitely didn’t want the looky-loos peeking in from the alley. A small sink stood in the corner. No framed diplomas, no syrupy inspirational quotes coupled with generic sepia photographs. No saccharine pop music to put one at ease. This space was clearly all business, no play. But in a way the lack of adornment of the room was soothing. It gave the place a sterile feel, one not shared by the surroundings. Stalin returned and I could hear the din of consumerism coming from the dirty little bodega that fronted this illicit enterprise.
“You vant da lavin gas, no?”
He held up a small nasal mask attached to rubber surgical tubing.
Lavin gas? Laughing gas? Oh sweet Jesus yes!
I nodded my head affirmatively and tried to get my deadened mouth to talk. He fit the mask to my nose and started the flow of nitrous oxide. In seconds, a wave of warmth and tranquility radiated through my entire body.
“Open vide.”
I opened my jaw as far as it would go, which wasn’t far. My abnormally small mouth had made for some difficulties in eating sometimes, but at least it didn’t affect my social life. It could have been disastrous if I had other proclivities.
Stalin pried at my mouth, and though the Novocain had done its job, I could feel him grasping at my infected incisor.
“Vider.”
A furrow appeared on Stalin’s brow, and I could see him begin to sweat.
I closed my eyes and let my mind wander. It settled on a piece of graffiti I had read outside, adorning the wall of the dank alleyway where I parked my car.
You don’t have dreams, you make them. It was a beautiful sentiment and glimmer of hope for all of the denizens of the ghetto.
“I pull now.”
You don’t have dreams, you make them. I could almost see the grin on the optimistic tagger’s face as his words blossomed to life in front of him.
Just wait kid, just wait. Make all of the dreams you want. One day the inconceivable weight of reality will come crushing down on you and you will find yourself far from your suburban home getting third-rate dentistry from a third-world refugee in a room behind a corner store because you can’t afford anything else.
Stalin put one hand on my shoulder and pressed down, while tugging at my tooth with the other.
You don’t make dreams, kid. You make mortgage payments and you make school lunches and you make sure you have enough Tylenol to make it through the day and you make up excuses as to why you have been stuck doing a job beneath you for the last fifteen fucking years. But you don’t make dreams.
“Open vider.”
Wider??
My mouth was open as the hood of an old Buick. Stalin dug in, gave a grunt and there was an audible pop as the tooth relinquished its grasp and came free.
The door burst open and a boy of about ten came bounding into the room.
“Papa! Papa! I got an A, Papa!”
Stalin, now hovering above me, turned to his son.
“Good job Alexei, Papa is proud. I vil be done soon. You go tell Mama.”
Stalin sat back down next to me and started to pack cotton into my now empty socket, a new glint in his eye.
“My boy gonna be dentist too.” He cast a forlorn glance at his surroundings. “Not like dis.” I caught a faint smile peeking out from under his shaggy moustache and he started to beam with pride once more. “Real American dentist. Is why we came here. For him. For his dreams. You rest now. I be back soon.”
Stalin left the room but didn’t quite close the door. I could just make out the joyous sounds of true familial love.
For his dreams.
I tried to smile but only succeeded in letting a bit of bloody drool seep out of the corner of my mouth. I couldn’t wait to get home and hug my wife and kids. Every mortgage payment, every morning cursing my alarm clock, every ache and pain, every hardship I had to endure was worth it. For them. For their dreams.
You don’t have dreams, you make them. | https://medium.com/1-1000/some-dreams-aaab4071a877 | ['One For One Thousand'] | 2016-09-21 04:43:38.541000+00:00 | ['Fiction', 'Short Story', 'Stories', 'Archive', 'Dentistry'] | Title DreamsContent Dreams Photograph Emily Blincoe Written Ben Cook “You feel slight pinch followed pressure” least interpretation actually heard thick accent something akin “You vil fil schlight binch follow brezher” pinch pinched like motherfucker tried breathe shift thought anything put fear aside didn’t help vaguely eastern European inflection voice monstrosity moustache flowing upper lip dentist gave impression certain long dead Russian dictator could stop howling pain jaw wrench free abscessed tooth would hero forever “I vil back try relax” Stalin got left room anesthetic kicked numbness slowly crept gum palate bringing hope relief sat old barber’s chair slightly refurbished retrofitted least accoutrement modern dentistry glanced around sparsely decorated office space Four completely white wall one solitary window blacked Definitely didn’t want lookyloos peeking alley small sink stood corner framed diploma syrupy inspirational quote coupled generic sepia photograph saccharine pop music put one ease space clearly business play way lack adornment room soothing gave place sterile feel one shared surroundings Stalin returned could hear din consumerism coming dirty little bodega fronted illicit enterprise “You vant da lavin gas no” held small nasal mask attached rubber surgical tubing Lavin gas Laughing gas Oh sweet Jesus yes nodded head affirmatively tried get deadened mouth talk fit mask nose started flow nitrous oxide second wave warmth tranquility radiated entire body “Open vide” opened jaw far would go wasn’t far abnormally small mouth made difficulty eating sometimes least didn’t affect social life could disastrous proclivity Stalin pried mouth though Novocain done job could feel grasping infected incisor “Vider” furrow appeared Stalin’s brow could see begin sweat closed eye let mind wander settled piece graffiti read outside adorning wall dank alleyway parked car don’t dream make beautiful sentiment glimmer hope denizen ghetto “I pull now” don’t dream make could almost see grin optimistic tagger’s face word blossomed life front wait kid wait Make dream want One day inconceivable weight reality come crushing find far suburban home getting thirdrate dentistry thirdworld refugee room behind corner store can’t afford anything else Stalin put one hand shoulder pressed tugging tooth don’t make dream kid make mortgage payment make school lunch make sure enough Tylenol make day make excuse stuck job beneath last fifteen fucking year don’t make dream “Open vider” Wider mouth open hood old Buick Stalin dug gave grunt audible pop tooth relinquished grasp came free door burst open boy ten came bounding room “Papa Papa got Papa” Stalin hovering turned son “Good job Alexei Papa proud vil done soon go tell Mama” Stalin sat back next started pack cotton empty socket new glint eye “My boy gonna dentist too” cast forlorn glance surroundings “Not like dis” caught faint smile peeking shaggy moustache started beam pride “Real American dentist came dream rest back soon” Stalin left room didn’t quite close door could make joyous sound true familial love dream tried smile succeeded letting bit bloody drool seep corner mouth couldn’t wait get home hug wife kid Every mortgage payment every morning cursing alarm clock every ache pain every hardship endure worth dream don’t dream make themTags Fiction Short Story Stories Archive Dentistry |
190,789 | Gum Abscess — Causes | Gum Abscess — Causes | Symptoms | Treatments | Prevention
Any abscess arising in the region of the gum can be due to either of the three causes:
Gingival abscess: This is the one that remains confined to your gum only and does not involve the deeper structures.
This is the one that remains confined to your gum only and does not involve the deeper structures. Periodontal abscess: This is the one that is due to a deeper problem and involves the structures that support your teeth.
This is the one that is due to a deeper problem and involves the structures that support your teeth. Pericoronal abscess: This arises in the gums and usually does not involve the deeper structures but is called so as it arises around the teeth which have not yet completely erupted in your mouth, usually the wisdom teeth.
This arises in the gums and usually does not involve the deeper structures but is called so as it arises around the teeth which have not yet completely erupted in your mouth, usually the wisdom teeth. Periapical abscess: This arises due to a decayed tooth.
Why does a Gum Abscess Occur?
Reasons for formation of a gum abscess in the cases as mentioned above:
Gingival abscess — This occurs in a healthy gum due to sudden trauma, like if a food particle gets stuck accidentally in the gum region as for example while biting an apple, or if the dental floss is used with excessive force. Any such incident leads to acute pain and should be reported immediately.
Periodontal abscess — This occurs in a tooth which is already weak and has lost its supporting structures (periodontium). This can present in an acute or chronic form and its presence can lead to the enhancement of the already existing disease and so this needs to be reported immediately.
Periocoronal abscess — This occurs due to trauma or infection around a tooth which has not yet erupted, mostly an unerupted wisdom tooth.
Periapical abscess — A decayed tooth which has been overlooked for a long period of time will result in severe pain, usually leading to a periapical abscess. The support of the tooth is intact in such a case.
How to Know if you have an Abscessed Tooth?
Since the constant long term presence of such an abscess can result in damage to the structures that support your teeth it is important to recognize and treat these at an earlier stage so as to prevent any such untoward complications.
It is necessary to know that such a condition can be either acute or chronic.
Acute abscess will give rise to obvious symptoms such as:
You will feel the tooth to be elevated in the socket.
Pus can be seen coming out of the gum region.
Fever may be experienced.
Swelling and discomfort around the neck below the affected region may be seen.
Chronic abscess may not give extreme discomfort and so is usually overlooked by the patient though it should be noticed at the earliest so as to avoid tooth loss and further infection.
The symptoms are as follows:
Dull pain and a slight feeling of discomfort in the region. Patient may feel like biting in that region relieves the sense of irritation.
Pus may be seen coming out in that region occasionally though.
Occasional bad taste in the mouth.
Slight swelling in the gum.
How to Treat an Abscessed Tooth?
Both acute and chronic abscesses need to be treated.
Acute abscess:
Such a presence, be it of any type would usually require antibiotics and pain killers to be taken to reduce the infection which should be taken after a prescription and not over the counter. Drainage of the abscess after administration of local anesthetic is needed which removes the cause.
Chronic abscess:
Antibiotics and pain killers are not needed in such a type until you are medically compromised, like if you have diabetes. Dentist will administer some local anesthetic and remove the pus along with the disease cause. In such a case it usually heals well with a good result. In longterm abscesses, the tooth would have lost most of its support and so, the tooth may need to be removed. Thus an early recognition and treatment is of much importance.
Pericoronal abscess:
Such an abscess since is formed around teeth which have not erupted, if the position of tooth is such that it will not erupt the teeth will need to be removed or if not so, antibiotics along with local drainage usually suffices. But, such problem may exist again if there is trauma again when the tooth erupts.
Periapical abscess:
Such an abscess will require the treatment of tooth decay which will need a root canal treatment and also antibiotics and pain killers have to be taken.
How to Prevent the Formation of such an Abscess?
Any abscess arising in the structures that support the tooth is the most detrimental and so it should be understood that its prevention is important, for which:
Visit your dentist every six months so as to make sure that any new arising disease can be immediately corrected.
so as to make sure that any new arising disease can be immediately corrected. Brush twice a day thoroughly and use dental floss regularly so as to make sure that you remove the causative agent for gum disease.
thoroughly and use dental floss regularly so as to make sure that you remove the causative agent for gum disease. Rinse after each meal so as to prevent dental decay. Though if such a decay exists it should be filled immediately so as to prevent any such complication.
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Last reviewed at: 28.Dec.2018 | https://medium.com/icliniq/gum-abscess-causes-symptoms-treatments-prevention-7d34da4c68a7 | [] | 2019-01-08 05:50:53.083000+00:00 | ['Dentistry', 'Gum Disease'] | Title Gum Abscess — CausesContent Gum Abscess — Causes Symptoms Treatments Prevention abscess arising region gum due either three cause Gingival abscess one remains confined gum involve deeper structure one remains confined gum involve deeper structure Periodontal abscess one due deeper problem involves structure support teeth one due deeper problem involves structure support teeth Pericoronal abscess arises gum usually involve deeper structure called arises around teeth yet completely erupted mouth usually wisdom teeth arises gum usually involve deeper structure called arises around teeth yet completely erupted mouth usually wisdom teeth Periapical abscess arises due decayed tooth Gum Abscess Occur Reasons formation gum abscess case mentioned Gingival abscess — occurs healthy gum due sudden trauma like food particle get stuck accidentally gum region example biting apple dental floss used excessive force incident lead acute pain reported immediately Periodontal abscess — occurs tooth already weak lost supporting structure periodontium present acute chronic form presence lead enhancement already existing disease need reported immediately Periocoronal abscess — occurs due trauma infection around tooth yet erupted mostly unerupted wisdom tooth Periapical abscess — decayed tooth overlooked long period time result severe pain usually leading periapical abscess support tooth intact case Know Abscessed Tooth Since constant long term presence abscess result damage structure support teeth important recognize treat earlier stage prevent untoward complication necessary know condition either acute chronic Acute abscess give rise obvious symptom feel tooth elevated socket Pus seen coming gum region Fever may experienced Swelling discomfort around neck affected region may seen Chronic abscess may give extreme discomfort usually overlooked patient though noticed earliest avoid tooth loss infection symptom follows Dull pain slight feeling discomfort region Patient may feel like biting region relief sense irritation Pus may seen coming region occasionally though Occasional bad taste mouth Slight swelling gum Treat Abscessed Tooth acute chronic abscess need treated Acute abscess presence type would usually require antibiotic pain killer taken reduce infection taken prescription counter Drainage abscess administration local anesthetic needed remove cause Chronic abscess Antibiotics pain killer needed type medically compromised like diabetes Dentist administer local anesthetic remove pu along disease cause case usually heals well good result longterm abscess tooth would lost support tooth may need removed Thus early recognition treatment much importance Pericoronal abscess abscess since formed around teeth erupted position tooth erupt teeth need removed antibiotic along local drainage usually suffices problem may exist trauma tooth erupts Periapical abscess abscess require treatment tooth decay need root canal treatment also antibiotic pain killer taken Prevent Formation Abscess abscess arising structure support tooth detrimental understood prevention important Visit dentist every six month make sure new arising disease immediately corrected make sure new arising disease immediately corrected Brush twice day thoroughly use dental floss regularly make sure remove causative agent gum disease thoroughly use dental floss regularly make sure remove causative agent gum disease Rinse meal prevent dental decay Though decay exists filled immediately prevent complication symptom mentioned Consult dentist online help → httpswwwicliniqcomaskadoctoronlinedentist Last reviewed 28Dec2018Tags Dentistry Gum Disease |
190,790 | Eat Your Way to Good Teeth | Eat Your Way to Good Teeth
Just as you’ll find certain foods damaging to your teeth, so will you find specific foods beneficial to your teeth. These types of foods promote oral health and make your pearly whites look like you’re meant for Hollywood’s big screen. So what should you stock up on to keep your teeth in “good shape?”
Chew on These
Fruits
The best fruits for your teeth include cranberries, raisins, and apples (of course!). Cranberries, according to a study published in the Caries Journal, lower the risk for cavities. Thanks to the presence of polyphenols, cranberries prevent plaque from fixing to your teeth by slowing down bacteria growth. Raisins, meanwhile, contain phytochemicals. Phytochemicals destroy cavity-causing plaque bacteria.
Apples, on the other hand, can cleanse and brighten your teeth. This is attributed to the mild acidic nature of the fruit that acts as an astringent for your pearly whites. Also, apples are pretty crunchy, which lead to a whole lot of chewing. Chewing can disturb dental plaque, which means the insidious “beasts” don’t stick around, causing your teeth harm.
Cheese
Yum. Cheese, it turns out, is not just delectable to your tummy but valuable for your teeth, too. A study published in General Dentistry reveals that cheese can prevent cavities. The delightful dairy product increases pH levels in the mouth; higher pH levels lower the chance of getting cavities.
Leafy Green Vegetables
Kale and spinach promote good oral health because they contain calcium and folic acid. Calcium builds your teeth’s enamel while folic acid can treat gum disease, particularly with pregnant women. You can eat them in stir fries and salads, or drink them up in smoothies for a power breakfast or pre-workout beverage.
Almonds
These super tasty nuts are high in protein and low in sugar. So you will definitely want to have them in your “dental diet.” Instead of snacking on salty chips or deadly sweet pastries, try almonds.
Drink Up!
Tea
Like cranberries, tea contains polyphenols. But don’t just drink any old tea. Choose black and green teas. A study from the University of Illinois discovered that people who rinsed with black tea every day had less plaque buildup than people who rinsed only with water. The Journal of Dental Research also adds that black tea can fight halitosis.
Milk
If you listened to your mom about drinking milk, then you probably have fantastic teeth now. The American Dental Association shares that drinking a glass of milk daily can lower levels of acid, which is good for your teeth. | https://medium.com/@charissebarlow/eat-your-way-to-good-teeth-b560893723af | ['Charisse Barlow'] | 2015-12-21 15:45:09.820000+00:00 | ['Health', 'Dentistry'] | Title Eat Way Good TeethContent Eat Way Good Teeth you’ll find certain food damaging teeth find specific food beneficial teeth type food promote oral health make pearly white look like you’re meant Hollywood’s big screen stock keep teeth “good shape” Chew Fruits best fruit teeth include cranberry raisin apple course Cranberries according study published Caries Journal lower risk cavity Thanks presence polyphenols cranberry prevent plaque fixing teeth slowing bacteria growth Raisins meanwhile contain phytochemical Phytochemicals destroy cavitycausing plaque bacteria Apples hand cleanse brighten teeth attributed mild acidic nature fruit act astringent pearly white Also apple pretty crunchy lead whole lot chewing Chewing disturb dental plaque mean insidious “beasts” don’t stick around causing teeth harm Cheese Yum Cheese turn delectable tummy valuable teeth study published General Dentistry reveals cheese prevent cavity delightful dairy product increase pH level mouth higher pH level lower chance getting cavity Leafy Green Vegetables Kale spinach promote good oral health contain calcium folic acid Calcium build teeth’s enamel folic acid treat gum disease particularly pregnant woman eat stir fry salad drink smoothy power breakfast preworkout beverage Almonds super tasty nut high protein low sugar definitely want “dental diet” Instead snacking salty chip deadly sweet pastry try almond Drink Tea Like cranberry tea contains polyphenols don’t drink old tea Choose black green tea study University Illinois discovered people rinsed black tea every day le plaque buildup people rinsed water Journal Dental Research also add black tea fight halitosis Milk listened mom drinking milk probably fantastic teeth American Dental Association share drinking glass milk daily lower level acid good teethTags Health Dentistry |
190,791 | December 21 Commentary | Commentary:
Perhaps we were all expecting a different end of the year, with some fitting fireworks. The market, however, after the welcomed Christmas rally, has delivered the harsh truth with a correction on the 27th that brought us back to the lowest prices since the September lows. Low liquidity seems to blame, however looking closely at the price performance of Bitcoin over the year, and comparing it with the S&P500, as displayed in Figure 2, we observe that twice this year we had periods of inverse correlation in the performance trend. After the Summer correction, the two time-series began to diverge again around mid-November, when crypto markets initiated their downward trajectory, while the equity market, despite some short-lived correction, has kept pushing to new highs. Whether this continued behaviour hides more significance than just end of the year lack of liquidity shall be seen over the coming weeks when institutional players are expected to deploy more capital in the crypto markets.
Figure 2: Comparison of the yearly price performance of Bitcoin and S&P500. It can be noticed without the aid of correlation measures, how we had two instances of diametrically opposite behaviour. First in the Summer, with the May crash, then the current period, after the December crash. Historically such a difference in behaviour has been resolved in a few months. Source: Trading View
Looking closely at the chart in Figure 2, it can be noticed that most of the divergence in performance is due to the market crash on December 3rd, ultimately a reaction to the FED tapering plans and the spreading of the Omicron variant. Both caused continued downward pressure throughout the month and should be expected to produce headwinds into the new year.
In the meantime, Derivative markets paid the price with an Open Interest (OI) wash-out in the region of 20%-30% triggered by the liquidations on the 3rd of December, as well as the unwinding of directional longs and cash-and-carry shorts, set to profit from the demand for leverage products that characterises neutral and in particular bullish market regimes. As displayed in Figure 3, the OI of Bitcoin products crashed for both linear and inverse contracts, however, while the former has found new footing and recovered the interest of buyers and sellers, the latter, crypto-native products, struggled to recover. A theme that has characterised the last couple of years, with every crash providing an opportunity for linear derivatives to gain market share. Lower OI and a lack of demand in the past few weeks has not only characterised Future products but also Option Markets, with a monster expiry on December 31st that has halved the size of the market overnight. As displayed in Figure 4, the uncertainty has caused traders to be cautious with only a small percentage of the OI being rolled into farther maturities. The low demand, as well as the increasing influence of DeFi on the markets, has pushed Implied Volatility (IV) below the levels to be historically considered normal. With the increasing popularity of yield generation via passive option-selling strategies by decentralised protocols, we can expect the IV to remain compressed on the shorter maturities, as well as pinning the whole curve down.
Figure 3: Open interest time series for Bitcoin contracts, both linear (BTC denominated — green) and inverse (USD denominated — purple) since late November. It can be easily identified the drop due to the liquidations and position unwinding on December 3rd. Since then, linear instruments Open Interest has recovered the pre-crash levels (partially thanks to the price appreciation), while inverse instruments struggle to recover their popularity Source: Coinalyze
Figure 4: Monster Option expiry on December 31st has halved the size of the market overnight, with only a timid recovery due to rolling into the next available maturity. Market participants seem to be taking an approach of wait and see, as liquidity slowly comes back from the Winter Holidays. Source: Deribit
Rates across the curve for Futures products have also been compressed, as discussed earlier, with Perpetual contracts (Figure 5) and Fix Maturity contracts (Figure 6) demonstrating a lack of demand with low rates and a flat behaviour during the second half of the month, after the initial volatility post-crash dissipated. After a few weeks of discounts on the Perpetual contracts, following the crash at the beginning of December, funding rates seems to have stabilised, with all contracts exhibiting neutral premia, the first sign that traders’ confidence in the market is increasing and sentiment improving.
Figure 5: Average Funding Rates for linear and inverse BTC contracts, grouped by collateralisation currency (USD — green, USDT — blue, BTC — red). It can be noticed how the rates have remained subdued during the second half of November and the majority of December, with a slow and painful recovery from the depths caused by the crash on December 3rd. Source: Trading View
Figure 6: Annualised premia of March Future contracts over the last two months. Notice how the volatile trend, albeit downward, has died down in December, with rates barely moving from their baseline return of 8%-10%. Source: Trading View
Looking away from the short-term price performance of the majors, a thriving ecosystem can be found in microcap coins and projects oriented towards the creator economy, gamified DeFi, p2e games (play to earn) and similar. In Figure 1 we show an assortment of “Flippenings” that happened in the few prior weeks and, albeit their scope is limited, they offer some insight into the transformational trends that we are experiencing. NFTs are more popular than Ethereum itself, Metaverse is more clicked than Cryptocurrency, the most expensive art piece from a living artist is now a digital image minted as NFT, Bored Apes are more expensive than CryptoPunks (read as “a vibrant community takes over the establishment”).
The old guard should watch its back, the incumbents are being displaced and a new reality is taking shape. Despite this warning, in Figure 7 we show the ranking over time in the app store of a number of retail crypto platforms. It can be observed how the sentiment has actually cooled down during December, with Coinbase and Crypto.com apps tumbling down the rankings below the 100th and the 50th place respectively.
The headwind for most crypto assets is partially due to the tightening in financial conditions that are expected over the coming months, as the FED slows down its bond purchase program and increases the rates, on the back of rising inflation and normalisation of economic conditions. As Crypto was born from the ashes of the 2008 Financial Crisis it has historically been focused on payments and financial disintermediation, tying the fortunes of the market with the ebbs and flows of the overarching financial system, a system from which the crypto community wants to break apart. Enters Web3, NFTs and social tokens that offer a compelling use case beyond finance, onboarding millions of people to the Blockchain ecosystem, and reaching a crowd that had no interest in trading and speculative investments.
Figure 7: Popularity of retail-oriented Crypto apps in the US Google play store. Representative of the sentiment over the last few weeks, we observe the popularity of those that used to be top-ranking apps at the beginning of November crashing down to sub 50th and sub 100th ranking (Coinbase and Crypto.com respectively). Source: The Block
Despite the increasing institutionalisation of DeFi and the growing interests of the traditional financial industry towards decentralised investments products (loans, swaps and derivatives) as well as improved settlement channels, the sector has lagged the market over the last few months, with infrastructure plays, Web3 and games decisively outperforming as they enter the spotlight for the first time (the latter two in particular). With major fashion brands (Dolce and Gabbana, Burberry, Hermes), sports brands (Adidas, Nike), tech companies (Facebook), artists (Kings of Leon, Eminem, Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, Ice Cube) and many other businesses and celebrities betting on the space, the industry can thrive during times of adverse macroeconomic conditions.
In Figure 8 we show the historic active developer count over the last 8 years, highlighting the positive trend and the increasing participation resulting from the newly found interest in the Metaverse and, more generally, non-financial applications of decentralised protocols. Expect network effects to transform the landscape in the years to come, with the most talented software engineers, researchers and designers joining the space and fuelling exponential growth in user adoption with improved interfaces and compelling use-cases. | https://medium.com/@fasanaradigital/december-21-commentary-d2f8eeeb4bfb | ['Fasanara Digital'] | 2022-01-06 15:03:54.471000+00:00 | ['Bitcoin', 'Cryptocurrency', 'Investing', 'Trading', 'Market Research Reports'] | Title December 21 CommentaryContent Commentary Perhaps expecting different end year fitting firework market however welcomed Christmas rally delivered harsh truth correction 27th brought u back lowest price since September low Low liquidity seems blame however looking closely price performance Bitcoin year comparing SP500 displayed Figure 2 observe twice year period inverse correlation performance trend Summer correction two timeseries began diverge around midNovember crypto market initiated downward trajectory equity market despite shortlived correction kept pushing new high Whether continued behaviour hide significance end year lack liquidity shall seen coming week institutional player expected deploy capital crypto market Figure 2 Comparison yearly price performance Bitcoin SP500 noticed without aid correlation measure two instance diametrically opposite behaviour First Summer May crash current period December crash Historically difference behaviour resolved month Source Trading View Looking closely chart Figure 2 noticed divergence performance due market crash December 3rd ultimately reaction FED tapering plan spreading Omicron variant caused continued downward pressure throughout month expected produce headwind new year meantime Derivative market paid price Open Interest OI washout region 2030 triggered liquidation 3rd December well unwinding directional longs cashandcarry short set profit demand leverage product characterises neutral particular bullish market regime displayed Figure 3 OI Bitcoin product crashed linear inverse contract however former found new footing recovered interest buyer seller latter cryptonative product struggled recover theme characterised last couple year every crash providing opportunity linear derivative gain market share Lower OI lack demand past week characterised Future product also Option Markets monster expiry December 31st halved size market overnight displayed Figure 4 uncertainty caused trader cautious small percentage OI rolled farther maturity low demand well increasing influence DeFi market pushed Implied Volatility IV level historically considered normal increasing popularity yield generation via passive optionselling strategy decentralised protocol expect IV remain compressed shorter maturity well pinning whole curve Figure 3 Open interest time series Bitcoin contract linear BTC denominated — green inverse USD denominated — purple since late November easily identified drop due liquidation position unwinding December 3rd Since linear instrument Open Interest recovered precrash level partially thanks price appreciation inverse instrument struggle recover popularity Source Coinalyze Figure 4 Monster Option expiry December 31st halved size market overnight timid recovery due rolling next available maturity Market participant seem taking approach wait see liquidity slowly come back Winter Holidays Source Deribit Rates across curve Futures product also compressed discussed earlier Perpetual contract Figure 5 Fix Maturity contract Figure 6 demonstrating lack demand low rate flat behaviour second half month initial volatility postcrash dissipated week discount Perpetual contract following crash beginning December funding rate seems stabilised contract exhibiting neutral premia first sign traders’ confidence market increasing sentiment improving Figure 5 Average Funding Rates linear inverse BTC contract grouped collateralisation currency USD — green USDT — blue BTC — red noticed rate remained subdued second half November majority December slow painful recovery depth caused crash December 3rd Source Trading View Figure 6 Annualised premia March Future contract last two month Notice volatile trend albeit downward died December rate barely moving baseline return 810 Source Trading View Looking away shortterm price performance major thriving ecosystem found microcap coin project oriented towards creator economy gamified DeFi p2e game play earn similar Figure 1 show assortment “Flippenings” happened prior week albeit scope limited offer insight transformational trend experiencing NFTs popular Ethereum Metaverse clicked Cryptocurrency expensive art piece living artist digital image minted NFT Bored Apes expensive CryptoPunks read “a vibrant community take establishment” old guard watch back incumbent displaced new reality taking shape Despite warning Figure 7 show ranking time app store number retail crypto platform observed sentiment actually cooled December Coinbase Cryptocom apps tumbling ranking 100th 50th place respectively headwind crypto asset partially due tightening financial condition expected coming month FED slows bond purchase program increase rate back rising inflation normalisation economic condition Crypto born ash 2008 Financial Crisis historically focused payment financial disintermediation tying fortune market ebb flow overarching financial system system crypto community want break apart Enters Web3 NFTs social token offer compelling use case beyond finance onboarding million people Blockchain ecosystem reaching crowd interest trading speculative investment Figure 7 Popularity retailoriented Crypto apps US Google play store Representative sentiment last week observe popularity used topranking apps beginning November crashing sub 50th sub 100th ranking Coinbase Cryptocom respectively Source Block Despite increasing institutionalisation DeFi growing interest traditional financial industry towards decentralised investment product loan swap derivative well improved settlement channel sector lagged market last month infrastructure play Web3 game decisively outperforming enter spotlight first time latter two particular major fashion brand Dolce Gabbana Burberry Hermes sport brand Adidas Nike tech company Facebook artist Kings Leon Eminem JayZ Snoop Dog Ice Cube many business celebrity betting space industry thrive time adverse macroeconomic condition Figure 8 show historic active developer count last 8 year highlighting positive trend increasing participation resulting newly found interest Metaverse generally nonfinancial application decentralised protocol Expect network effect transform landscape year come talented software engineer researcher designer joining space fuelling exponential growth user adoption improved interface compelling usecasesTags Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Investing Trading Market Research Reports |
190,792 | 5 Major Industries enefiting From Augmented Reality Technology | e
Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the technologies that nowadays has experienced a boom in its expansion and that is showing to have an impact not only in industrial fields but in people’s lives in many ways. This technology aims to enhance one’s experience by involving overlaying visual, auditory, or other sensory information onto the world. Based on a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com’s the AR market was valued at USD 14.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 88.4 billion by 2026. Here we can add that the key factors driving the growth of the AR market include surging demand for AR devices and applications in healthcare, growing demand for AR in retail and e-commerce sectors due to COVID-19, rising investments in the AR market, increasing demand for AR devices and technology in the global automotive industry, and many other industries as well. As AR technology finds new applications day by day, saves costs, and helps to keep the business continuity, demand and investment in AR will continue to grow. AR application is diverse, so let’s see below some of its existing applications in emerging market industries:
1. Automotive
Many businesses operating in the automotive industry have successfully embraced new technologies such as AR, as a need to change the way of operations and to build a bridge of collaboration between experts and field workers. Nowadays with the help of AR-based remote support integrated into smart glasses experts are able to make live annotations that overlay into real-world during work, field workers can work hands-free without distractions while receiving instructions on how to assemble a specific machine. With this AR-based remote collaboration, the accuracy of field workers can go up to 96% and they are able to work 30% faster. In addition, AR remote support has demonstrated great potential for fieldworkers' training. Connected in real-time with an experienced expert, field workers from different locations all around the world, are trained for different assembly tasks before they start performing their work. Training field workers to perform their job correctly have productive results in fewer operator errors that eventually cause slowdowns and downtime.
2. Manufacturing
Given all the many benefits that remote support offers, the manufacturing industry is utilizing AR technology in order to stay relevant, innovative, and competitive. AR-remote support is one of the main tools that help operating businesses in the manufacturing industry to achieve functional goals such as reducing costs, improving efficiency, increasing safety, and expanding production capacity. In manufacturing businesses, production downtime due to machine breakdowns is a serious threat and it could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Machinery malfunctions need to be prevented to minimize manufacturing downtime. But with the help of AR remote support, the field workers from received instructions on their smart devices can quickly visually identify the problem and resolve it or even prevent the downtime from ever occurring. Businesses of the manufacturing industry through implementing AR remote support monitor, inspect, update, and repair their machinery, by this, are able to create the right atmosphere for meeting goals to help to eliminate machinery downtime.
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3. Logistics and Transportation
Innovative technologies such as AR enable logistics and transportation businesses to optimize efficiency by automating and standardizing the workflows. Using AR can enhance warehouses’ maintenance, improve packaging and order picking processes, and reduce the time spent on transportation and delivery. To lower the error rates and ease the workers’ decision-making process in logistics, it is necessary to use technologies like AR and simplify tasks. It will also clarify most of the logistic business steps like assembly, storage, sorting, inventory, order picking, transportation, and more.
4. Oil and Gas
AR applications are already enabling oil and gas companies to transform their operational processes by reducing expenditures, enhancing remote collaboration, and helping to stay competitive in the market. Considering all the features and benefits, the implementation of AR in oil and gas operations is proving to be really efficient and indeed can transform the sector. Due to the harmful environment in which field workers are exposed, they are prone to health damage that can lead to loss of life. Through expert guidance field, workers perform their tasks in safe environments.
5. Healthcare
The tremendous growth of AR is being experienced especially in the healthcare sector, creating business opportunities for companies with AR expertise. In the healthcare field, the potential of AR is manifested in the ability that enable the presentation of 3D medical models in real-time at remote locations. The AR-based remote support can help doctors diagnose and treat patients accurately. With access to real-time patient data, they can perform functions better than before. In addition, by ignoring distance and boundaries AR brings the most specialized surgeons to the same operating room alongside the specialists who will perform the operation. Furthermore, doctors can record video and audio while examining a patient and can use them at a later time to train their students across the globe.
AR knows no boundaries but plays an important role in the operation of businesses despite the many and quite difficult challenges. This technology can be seen as an innovative solution to be adopted and that provides many benefits for businesses operating in different industrial fields. The power of AR connects experts with field workers around the world with real-time data, guidance, and the power of remote support. The impact of this technology is an excellent example of how the operational process of different industry types has been transformed and how the quality and productivity of work have increased.
Don’t forget to give us your 👏 ! | https://arvrjourney.com/5-major-industries-benefiting-from-augmented-reality-technology-9c768ed49c41 | ['Linda Malecaj'] | 2022-01-18 23:39:27.430000+00:00 | ['Augmented Reality', 'Technology', 'Business', 'Industry', 'Market Research Reports'] | Title 5 Major Industries enefiting Augmented Reality TechnologyContent e Augmented Reality AR one technology nowadays experienced boom expansion showing impact industrial field people’s life many way technology aim enhance one’s experience involving overlaying visual auditory sensory information onto world Based report ResearchAndMarketscom’s AR market valued USD 147 billion 2020 projected reach USD 884 billion 2026 add key factor driving growth AR market include surging demand AR device application healthcare growing demand AR retail ecommerce sector due COVID19 rising investment AR market increasing demand AR device technology global automotive industry many industry well AR technology find new application day day save cost help keep business continuity demand investment AR continue grow AR application diverse let’s see existing application emerging market industry 1 Automotive Many business operating automotive industry successfully embraced new technology AR need change way operation build bridge collaboration expert field worker Nowadays help ARbased remote support integrated smart glass expert able make live annotation overlay realworld work field worker work handsfree without distraction receiving instruction assemble specific machine ARbased remote collaboration accuracy field worker go 96 able work 30 faster addition AR remote support demonstrated great potential fieldworker training Connected realtime experienced expert field worker different location around world trained different assembly task start performing work Training field worker perform job correctly productive result fewer operator error eventually cause slowdown downtime 2 Manufacturing Given many benefit remote support offer manufacturing industry utilizing AR technology order stay relevant innovative competitive ARremote support one main tool help operating business manufacturing industry achieve functional goal reducing cost improving efficiency increasing safety expanding production capacity manufacturing business production downtime due machine breakdown serious threat could cost hundred thousand dollar Machinery malfunction need prevented minimize manufacturing downtime help AR remote support field worker received instruction smart device quickly visually identify problem resolve even prevent downtime ever occurring Businesses manufacturing industry implementing AR remote support monitor inspect update repair machinery able create right atmosphere meeting goal help eliminate machinery downtime Trending AR VR Articles 3 Logistics Transportation Innovative technology AR enable logistics transportation business optimize efficiency automating standardizing workflow Using AR enhance warehouses’ maintenance improve packaging order picking process reduce time spent transportation delivery lower error rate ease workers’ decisionmaking process logistics necessary use technology like AR simplify task also clarify logistic business step like assembly storage sorting inventory order picking transportation 4 Oil Gas AR application already enabling oil gas company transform operational process reducing expenditure enhancing remote collaboration helping stay competitive market Considering feature benefit implementation AR oil gas operation proving really efficient indeed transform sector Due harmful environment field worker exposed prone health damage lead loss life expert guidance field worker perform task safe environment 5 Healthcare tremendous growth AR experienced especially healthcare sector creating business opportunity company AR expertise healthcare field potential AR manifested ability enable presentation 3D medical model realtime remote location ARbased remote support help doctor diagnose treat patient accurately access realtime patient data perform function better addition ignoring distance boundary AR brings specialized surgeon operating room alongside specialist perform operation Furthermore doctor record video audio examining patient use later time train student across globe AR know boundary play important role operation business despite many quite difficult challenge technology seen innovative solution adopted provides many benefit business operating different industrial field power AR connects expert field worker around world realtime data guidance power remote support impact technology excellent example operational process different industry type transformed quality productivity work increased Don’t forget give u 👏 Tags Augmented Reality Technology Business Industry Market Research Reports |
190,793 | Is Netflix destined to be doomed? | Is Netflix destined to be doomed?
Netflix has exceptional organizational culture, leadership style, and innovational practices which lead to the world’s first video streaming service that has 214 million paid subscribers. On my journey to understanding Netflix deeper, I am sad and disheartened to see that Netflix might fail in this decade due to the following reasons.
Limited Options: Netflix only streams TV shows, movies, and documentaries. Competitors are providing additional services like live TV, sports streaming, music, and games included in the same subscription plan. Decentralized streaming: With the advent of technology innovation, decentralized video streaming services are ready to go mainstream. The service is as good as any paid subscription but offered at a much lower price. Customers are being rewarded with community and crypto tokens for using, hosting, and maintaining these services. Alternate cable TV: Recently, IPTV has disrupted the cable TV industry by providing personalized TV viewership options. IPTV is taking 14% of the OTT industry, and YouTube TV is yet to roll out globally. This will directly affect Netflix viewership.
As an aspiring strategy & innovation consultant, I propose the following solutions:
Enemy of my enemy is my Friend: Team up with companies facing the same global competitors (Apple, Google, Amazon) in a different industry like Spotify for music, Gameloft for games. Make deals and establish partnerships where all the companies can benefit mutually. Improve the merchandise business: The Netflix shop does not have good designs to convert into sales. You can change that by starting a fashion division within Netflix. Enable an interactive option to purchase clothes and accessories that are worn by actors on-screen while watching the shows. Tap into NFT Market: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) i.e., Digital collectibles are the next big thing for companies in the entertainment industry. Recently, an artist Michael Joseph Winkelmann sold a video clip for $67,000 as an NFT, later re-sold for 6.6 million dollars. People have spent more than 230$ million dollars buying and selling NFTs of NBA highlights. Netflix can create and sell NFTs of iconic moments, short clips from Netflix Originals.
Frameworks and methods used for market analysis.
Proter’s five forces
Competition in the industry: The success of Netflix has attracted global giants like Amazon, Apple, Disney. Every regional production house or broadcast network is having a digital transformation and entering the streaming space. As Netflix offers a library of films and TV series through distribution deals, most of the content on the platform will disappear as contracts expire. Global competitors like Amazon, Apple, Disney have deep pockets and support from their umbrella companies that lets them offer services at a discounted price. Regional production & broadcast companies have advantages of content they have been producing for 50+ years and the customer royalty that comes along. Threats of new entrants: Regional production companies are emerging in the market by leveraging their age-old content and targeting their niche customer groups. As they already hold the broadcast licenses or the original movie rights, these production houses and broadcast networks don’t spend much on acquiring content. For example, India’s video streaming market is growing to $5 Billion from $500 million in the next 2 years, primarily because of new players entering the streaming industry. Threats of Substitutes: YouTube is launching its own live stream platform (YouTube TV) in the U.S and worldwide by 2026. IPTV (Internet protocol television) is a new way of watching old-school TV channels. It uses the internet to search any kind of video content and streams directly on your TV or smartphone allowing customers to view, pause & record live tv, sports, regional movies, and tv shows throughout the world. Currently, IPTV is offering a service to start your own OTT platform with inbuilt IT infrastructure. It already gained a 17.8% market share of the entertainment industry and is experiencing accelerated growth. Power of Customers: Customers can choose from a lot of options and with Gen-Z being more tech-savvy, people are finding ways to download free content from the internet. Power of Suppliers: The market is in a unique growth phase where artists are getting an opportunity to produce video content that can be streamed globally on every platform. The cost of production and acquiring new content keeps increasing with artists, production houses starting their own streaming services.
Customer Value Map
Proposed Strategy Roadmap to avoid the disaster
What strategies would you propose to help Netflix grow? Let me know in the comments below… | https://medium.com/@aishwarya.guda/is-netflix-destined-to-be-doomed-ef251e44301a | ['Aishwarya Guda'] | 2022-01-09 04:04:36.690000+00:00 | ['Business Strategy', 'Business Development', 'Netflix', 'Business Analysis', 'Market Research Reports'] | Title Netflix destined doomedContent Netflix destined doomed Netflix exceptional organizational culture leadership style innovational practice lead world’s first video streaming service 214 million paid subscriber journey understanding Netflix deeper sad disheartened see Netflix might fail decade due following reason Limited Options Netflix stream TV show movie documentary Competitors providing additional service like live TV sport streaming music game included subscription plan Decentralized streaming advent technology innovation decentralized video streaming service ready go mainstream service good paid subscription offered much lower price Customers rewarded community crypto token using hosting maintaining service Alternate cable TV Recently IPTV disrupted cable TV industry providing personalized TV viewership option IPTV taking 14 OTT industry YouTube TV yet roll globally directly affect Netflix viewership aspiring strategy innovation consultant propose following solution Enemy enemy Friend Team company facing global competitor Apple Google Amazon different industry like Spotify music Gameloft game Make deal establish partnership company benefit mutually Improve merchandise business Netflix shop good design convert sale change starting fashion division within Netflix Enable interactive option purchase clothes accessory worn actor onscreen watching show Tap NFT Market NonFungible Tokens NFTs ie Digital collectible next big thing company entertainment industry Recently artist Michael Joseph Winkelmann sold video clip 67000 NFT later resold 66 million dollar People spent 230 million dollar buying selling NFTs NBA highlight Netflix create sell NFTs iconic moment short clip Netflix Originals Frameworks method used market analysis Proter’s five force Competition industry success Netflix attracted global giant like Amazon Apple Disney Every regional production house broadcast network digital transformation entering streaming space Netflix offer library film TV series distribution deal content platform disappear contract expire Global competitor like Amazon Apple Disney deep pocket support umbrella company let offer service discounted price Regional production broadcast company advantage content producing 50 year customer royalty come along Threats new entrant Regional production company emerging market leveraging ageold content targeting niche customer group already hold broadcast license original movie right production house broadcast network don’t spend much acquiring content example India’s video streaming market growing 5 Billion 500 million next 2 year primarily new player entering streaming industry Threats Substitutes YouTube launching live stream platform YouTube TV US worldwide 2026 IPTV Internet protocol television new way watching oldschool TV channel us internet search kind video content stream directly TV smartphone allowing customer view pause record live tv sport regional movie tv show throughout world Currently IPTV offering service start OTT platform inbuilt infrastructure already gained 178 market share entertainment industry experiencing accelerated growth Power Customers Customers choose lot option GenZ techsavvy people finding way download free content internet Power Suppliers market unique growth phase artist getting opportunity produce video content streamed globally every platform cost production acquiring new content keep increasing artist production house starting streaming service Customer Value Map Proposed Strategy Roadmap avoid disaster strategy would propose help Netflix grow Let know comment below…Tags Business Strategy Business Development Netflix Business Analysis Market Research Reports |
190,794 | ML Optimisation for Portfolio Allocation | Authors: Darius Oh (Tech Lead), Mayve Chua, Luke Lau, Sng Hao Jun, Jamais Ang, Kexin Wang, Jacob Pang
Introduction
Portfolio Optimisation is the process of selecting the best portfolio, or rather the best set of possible weights for a basket of assets, given some sort of objective function. Common objective functions include maximising returns, minimising risk, maximising return-risk ratio or minimising tail risk.
The aim of our study is to understand deeper into how Machine Learning can be used to tackle such a complex asset allocation problem, and potentially devise a quantitative strategy that exceeds traditional methods.
The most common strategy that comes to mind when we talk about Portfolio Optimisation would be Markowitz’s Mean-Variance Optimisation. It aims to maximise portfolio returns while minimising portfolio risk, or rather the portfolio’s volatility. For example, investing in two separate negatively correlated stocks instead of a single stock is likely to reduce the risk, or in this case the volatility, of the portfolio. Such an action can also potentially generate greater returns even with the reduced risk. However, Markowitz’s model requires the forecasted portfolio return and volatility as an input to the model. Instead of a simple moving average forecast, we see an opportunity to use Machine Learning to gather a more accurate forecast of the future expected portfolio returns and volatility. With the assumption that the underlying theory of Mean-Variance Optimisation works, we would then be able to come up with an optimal portfolio. This strategy would, hence, combine more advanced Machine Learning techniques with traditional financial theory.
On top of this, we also wanted to explore a second approach to Portfolio Optimization through a pure Machine Learning strategy. This would allow us to come up with a new strategy that is independent of the reliance of traditional financial theory. Recently, much focus has been placed on Reinforcement Learning for Dynamic Portfolio Optimisation, as it is able to handle the complex sequential decision-making process. Hence, we wish to explore building our own Reinforcement Learning model to handle the dynamic optimization process and maximise portfolio returns.
Dataset Used
Our models will be trained purely with historical OHLC (Open-High-Low-Close) price data. This means that it would not account for changes in the macroeconomic environment such as Interest Rates or Inflation. We collected the historical price data from the year of 2001 until the year of 2019 using yfinance Python API. We excluded earlier time periods as we believe that the price signals in the market performed much more differently as compared to more recent times.
Our stock universe would be the constituent stocks under the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJI) as of 29 August 2021, excluding stocks listed after 2001 due to the lack of data. We chose DJI as it would provide us with a small enough stock universe that can cover a diverse array of industries. In addition, we would also be able to benchmark our portfolio performance against the performance of the index over time. This eventually left us with 27 stocks in our stock universe, coming from various fields of industry.
Approach 1: Mean-Variance Optimization
Asset Returns Forecast Model
Motivation
To support Markowitz’s model for portfolio optimization, we aim to explore using machine learning models to forecast the returns for each of the 27 chosen stocks. In which, our team has narrowed down to three more popular stock predictive machine learning models namely Decision Tree, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) to kickstart our exploration. Our team has chosen to explore LSTM and ARIMA as it has proven to support time-series prediction well. On the other hand, we have also chosen a decision tree as our team is interested in exploring the performance of a regression tree in the context of price prediction.
Model Exploration
All three models will predict for the target variable, log returns (generated using the adjusted close prices) of each stock ticker and the performance of each model will be compared and evaluated using mean square error (MSE) and root mean square error (RMSE). Adjusted close price is used for determining the log returns as it is more comprehensive and takes into account dividends, stock splits and factors that happen after the market closes.
For the Decision tree model, our team used Adjusted Close Price and Volume as input variables to predict for the log returns of each ticker. Meanwhile for LSTM and ARIMA, for every 50 time steps in the historical log returns dataset of each ticker, our team will utilize the log returns in these time steps as training data to predict for the next time step (testing data). Relative Strength Index (RSI) was also included. After training our model, we evaluated the performance of the model, and the results are shown in the result table below.
Table 1: RMSE and MSE of models
From the results, it can be seen that the decision tree model performed the best as it has the lowest RMSE and MSE. However, this is because the training data contain Adjusted Close Prices which is used to calculate the target variable, log returns and hence the model trained can be said to be biased and the results are overfitted. This is undesirable as the model may not be able to perform as well when fitted with unseen data. However, our team could not fit the training data of LSTM and ARIMA to the decision tree as the decision tree is unable to support the ratio of having many of the same input variables to 1 target variable (1: n) like that of LSTM and ARIMA. Hence, it can be concluded that the decision could only support 1:1 training data making it unable to support the context of our project. As such, despite the decision tree performing the best, our team has decided not to move forward with this model.
On the other hand, it can be seen that the ARIMA model performed the worst. Theoretically speaking, this could be due to the fact that ARIMA is powered by linear regression and hence it assumes that the time series training data being fed is stationary. This means that ARIMA assumes that the training data has no seasonality and has a constant mean, variance and covariance over time. This would thus not support the prediction well as the training data used in this project are long-term (at least 15 years) and contain seasonality in the data itself. As such, it can be said that the ARIMA model is more suited for prediction of short-term time-series data where there is no seasonality as compared to long-term dataset where there exists seasonality. With that, our team has also decided not to move forward with this model.
Therefore, we have decided to move forward with the LSTM model as it is able to handle seasonality in data which the ARIMA model cannot handle as well as handle 1: n training data which the decision tree model cannot handle.
Hyperparameter tuning for LSTM
To further improve on our chosen model, our team has decided to perform hyperparameter tuning to our LSTM model by tuning the learning rate, number of dropout layers and the number of neurons in the first layer. Tuning the learning model will allow the model to be more efficient as it controls how quickly the model can converge to a local minima. On the other hand, tuning the number of dropout layers and the number of neurons in the first layer will improve the performance of the model as it prevents the model from being under or overfitted. To do so, Keras in-built hyper tuner was used to tune the learning rate and number of neurons.
Evaluation Results for LSTM (Apple Ticker)
With that, our team has used the LSTM model to predict for the log returns of each ticker and the actual vs predicted result of the model when predicting Apple stock can be seen in the figure below.
Figure 1: Actual vs Predicted Result of Apple Ticker using LSTM model
Limitations and Further improvements
Due to the limitation of time, our team kept our maximum epochs to 10 to reduce training time which could compromise the performance of our model. This is because the number of epochs is related to the number of rounds of optimization that are applied during training and hence with more epochs, the error on training data will reduce which will in turn improve performance of the model. Thus, it can be said that by limiting the maximum number of epochs to 10 can result in a non-optimal number of rounds of optimization and thus a less optimal performance LSTM model being trained. Having said that, a room for improvement would be to tune the number of epochs when training the model so as to further improve the performance of our model. Furthermore, we can look into using a bi-directional LSTM which has been shown to be able to capture additional features from the data which is not able to be captured by a unidirectional LSTM.
Considering the scope of our project, a more in-depth time series analysis could be completed to further improve the final performance of our model. By analysing and accounting for possible seasonality present in the various time series of the stock prices, it would be easier for the neutral network to learn and hence potentially achieve better performance and more accurate results. For example, to get the model to learn the seasonality of the data, we can use the difference (P(t +1) -P(t)) as the input feature instead, this would allow the generation of a leading model and at the same time prevent the model from having to solely reference yesterday’s price, effectively mitigating the problem of a lagging model.
Going beyond the scope of our project, future work could look into including qualitative data to improve the robustness of our overall model. Sentiment analysis done on diverse data sources such as tweets, news articles, company reports and financial statements could also be included and combined into the deep learning model using feature engineering techniques. By doing so, there is a high potential to develop a more comprehensive prediction system that considers both quantitative and qualitative data.
Asset Covariance Forecast Model
Motivation
The covariance matrix is the other essential input for portfolio optimisation. In order to formulate a predicted rolling covariance matrix, we had to explore how to develop a predicted rolling volatility and rolling correlation matrix. Since a rolling correlation matrix is easily generated, the difficulty here was mainly exploring a logical way to predict rolling volatility.
Harry Markowitz in Portfolio Selection paper (1952) introduces the concept of volatility. Volatility of a portfolio is the standard deviation of the returns of this portfolio. This concept continues to be used in financial markets to define uncertainty/risk. However, most allocation and option pricing models assume that volatilities are constant through time. This assumption is flawed in that volatility clustering is observable in practice: periods of low volatility tend to be followed by periods of low volatility and periods of high volatility tend to be followed by periods of high volatility.
Volatility clustering represents a challenge being an example of heteroskedasticity. In order to alleviate this, Engle (1982) proposed the Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (ARCH model). Then, Bollerslev (1986) built upon Engle’s model and published his General Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH model).
Thus, we decided to train a GARCH model to predict future volatility as this would address volatility clustering. We create a methodology that enables the estimation of a GARCH model while using the most robust parameters.
Model Exploration
Bollerslev (1986) proposes an extension of the previous model, in which he adds an MA (moving average) part to the equation:
Such a process is written GARCH (p, q). β is a new vector of weights deriving from the underlying MA process, we now have γ + ∑α +∑β = 1. For example, a GARCH(1,1) process has p = 1 and q = 1. It can be written as:
In order to estimate ω, α and β, we usually use the maximum likelihood estimation method. In this case, it consists of maximizing:
In our exercise, we tested GARCH models with parameters p=1 to 5 and q=1 to 5, resulting in 25 possible combinations of p’s and q’s on each of the assets. In order to not overfit the GARCH model, we selected the model that is able to do well in the scoring metrics across all assets.
Evaluation Results
In order to select the set of hyperparameters that are optimized for the smallest extent of errors, we first chose 3 common error metrics — Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Mean Squared Error (MSE) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE) in our GARCH modelling analyses performed on each of the 30 assets in our portfolio.
Figure 2: Results of GARCH Modelling using MSE, RMSE and MAE
As the GARCH modelling may possibly yield differing sets of hyperparameters p and q for each asset in the portfolio, we explored a naïve way of taking the mean of the values of p and q across all 30 assets in the portfolio for each error metric. As seen in the figure above, all 3 error metrics return the same set of mean hyperparameters (p = 3, q = 5).
Following this, we used p = 3 and q = 5 as inputs for our hyperparameters in the GARCH modelling to obtain the predicted volatility values which would then allow us to derive the rolling volatility values.
Figure 3: Covariance Matrix of our Portfolio (showing only 10/30 assets)
Together with the rolling correlation values, the covariance matrix can then be calculated.
Limitations & Further improvements
Naïve Mean method
The method of taking the average of the hyperparameters across all the assets of the portfolio may bring about inaccuracies in the GARCH modelling as the hyperparameters p and q represent the extent of which the past values have an influence on the current value. Taking the average of p and q across assets is essentially implying that — if I have a portfolio of 2 assets where it is optimal to take the past x and y values to derive their current respective values, I can proceed to take the past (average of x and y) values to derive the current values for both assets in the portfolio. This is a naïve method as it banks on the assumption that the extent of errors that result from each asset is the same for all assets in the portfolio, which is not necessarily true in reality.
An alternative way that can be explored in future to obtain values p and q might involve running the GARCH modelling on the portfolio returns instead of on individual assets. For example, we can first aggregate across all 30 assets in the portfolio to obtain portfolio returns values at each timepoint. Thereafter, we can run the GARCH modelling on the portfolio to observe what sets of values of p and q are returned with the lowest error values using the same 3 error metrics as illustrated above. This set of values of p and q may arguably represent more accurately the extent of which past values have an influence on the current value.
Optimization
Model Implementation
Having obtained the forecasted daily asset returns from the LSTM model as well as the forecasted daily asset covariance from the GARCH model, we are now able to use these data as input for mean-variance optimisation. We make use of the PyPortfolioOpt Python Library which helps us to perform such optimisations efficiently.
Figure 4: Efficient Frontier Plot using 20000 randomly generated weights
The efficient frontier line is the set of optimal portfolios that offer the highest expected return for a defined level of risk or the lowest risk for a given level of expected return. Portfolios above the line are unattainable regardless of the asset allocation, while portfolios below the line are attainable but are less optimal. In order to decide on which optimal portfolio on the efficient frontier to choose, we have to fix an objective function for the optimisation. This could be maximising return-risk ratio, minimising volatility, maximising return with a risk constraint or minimising volatility with a returns target.
For each trading day, we will generate the Efficient Frontier using the current day’s forecasted returns and forecasted covariance. Based on the objective function that we set, we will obtain an optimal portfolio allocation that optimizes for the objective function. This would then give us the weights to hold for each asset for the day. This implies that there will be a rebalancing of the portfolio at the start of each trading day.
In this study, we will be exploring maximising return-risk ratio as well as maximising return with a given risk constraint. This will be further discussed in the Performance Comparison section.
Limitations
The key limitation of the mean-variance optimization strategy is its assumption that returns follow a normal distribution. However, this may not be applicable to some assets which display skewness in the returns data. Since the variability below and above is no longer the same (i.e. downside variance could be much greater than upside variance), it would now make more sense for an investor to work towards minimising downside variance rather than the portfolio variance as a whole. A research paper by Andrea Rigamonti discusses this more elaborately, and pushes for a new strategy known as mean-semivariance strategy. Semivariance is similar to variance, but it only accounts for observations below the mean. This potentially makes it a more useful measure of portfolio risk, especially when returns are not normally distributed.
Another key limitation of our optimisation strategy is that it is not extendable to other assets outside of our stock universe. As we are training the machine learning forecast models specific to only the 27 assets of interest, we would not be able to use the same models to forecast the data for other assets which can exhibit very different behaviours.
Approach 2: Reinforcement Learning
Brief Overview
Reinforcement Learning is an area in machine learning where we train an agent to perceive and interpret its environment, take actions and learn through trial and error. Given a specific situation or environment, the agent would be able to make the best possible decision to take that can result in the maximum reward attained. In the context of our problem statement, our agent would be making decisions on what stocks our portfolio should hold on each trading day in order to maximise the final cumulative portfolio returns.
Environment
For every step in each episode, the Environment supplies an observation to the Agent, accepts the corresponding action,
which represents the portfolio weights to adopt prior to open, and executes the interactions between the internal portfolio state and the changes in the financial market. Transaction costs of 0.2% were applied on the transition of weights from the prior close, wt-1 to, at to simulate actual trading. Using the vector of assets’ returns rt, the relative portfolio weights at close is then given by
The effective portfolio return (with respect to the prior close) for the step is equivalent to
. Since the rewards are additively accumulated across the episodes, applying logarithm enables geometric returns to be captured in the rewards. For the purposes of setting a common basis for comparison across episodes starting from different dates, the return relative to a benchmark return rate, bt is used as a measurement for the reward ut. S&P 500 was used as the benchmark for this project.
The observations were comprised of the following features, separated into components:
a. Asset prices, returns, expected returns for the previous 20 days.
b. Asset covariance based on the previous 180 days, naive markowitz tangent portfolio weights, and the prior close portfolio weights.
Agent
In order to work with the continuous space of the action required (portfolio weights), Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) was used for the RL agent. A custom actor network was used, consisting of a convolutional asset scoring network and secondary dense network. The first component of the observations is fed into the asset scoring network, on an individual asset basis, to obtain an asset score. The asset scores, along with the second component of the observations are then fed into the secondary network to obtain the action. This design prevents the network from overfitting on underlying asset-specific trends which therefore trades some performance for ability to generalize outside the sample.
Actor Network Architecture
Evaluation Results
The results for the k-fold validation are as shown for the model after 50 episodes of training and 100 episodes of training. With the exception of 2020, the model with 100 episodes of training performs better as compared to the model with 50 episodes of training. The models generally outperform the benchmark during stable periods, but underperform during the recovery periods post-shocks.
Limitations
As deep RL requires extensive training and computation, time and investment into the project poses as the primary limitation, which is constrained further by applying k-fold validation. As each action influences the environment state, a permutation of sequences of actions over the same episode provides different training to the agent. In the context of the portfolio optimization problem, where the initial state already varies based on the starting date, it is improbable for an agent trained on 50 or 100 episodes to have covered sufficient exposure. We expect that given sufficient time, the RL model can perform better.
Performance Comparison
Portfolio Performance Results
Our portfolios are generated via three methods —
● Baseline: Mean-Variance Optimisation using rolling average of past returns as forecast
● ML: Mean-Variance Optimisation using forecasts from LSTM and GARCH
● RL: Reinforcement Learning
We include the Baseline portfolio as a comparison to observe the advantages that Machine Learning can bring as compared to a much simpler strategy. In addition, both the Baseline & ML are optimized to maximise return-risk ratio.
Additionally, we decided to filter away the portfolio performance past 2020 for this analysis because our Machine Learning Models have not been able to provide reliable forecasts during periods of unforeseen market shock.
Figure 5: Cumulative Returns of portfolios
Table 2: Summary Statistics of portfolios
From the table above, we can first see that our RL portfolio performs significantly worse than the other two portfolios. It has the lowest annualized returns as well as the lowest return/risk ratio as well. The potential reason for this poor performance has been discussed under Limitations in the previous section.
When comparing the Baseline portfolio against the ML portfolio, we can see that the ML portfolio has a much higher return/risk ratio. While it does have a slightly lower annualized return, it has a significantly lower annualized volatility in comparison to the baseline portfolio. This means that while both portfolios can attain a similar yield, the ML portfolio is able to provide us with a less risky option as compared to the Baseline portfolio. We also wish to explore the flip side where we fix a risk constraint for both portfolios and aim to maximise returns given the same set of constraints.
Figure 6: Cumulative Returns of portfolios
Table 3: Summary Statistics of portfolios
From the table above, we can now see that in order to adhere to the risk constraints, the Baseline Portfolio has a reduced Annualized Volatility together with a reduced Annualized Returns. In contrast, our ML Portfolio is able to take up slightly more risk but has resulted in a significant increase in Annualized Returns. With this objective function, our ML Portfolio achieves a significant higher yield for a similar risk level as compared to the Baseline Portfolio.
Further Discussions
It is useful to note that when we changed our objective function from maximising return/risk ratio to maximising returns, it actually resulted in an increase in the return/risk ratio of the portfolio. This is very unexpected as it means that the ML portfolio generated when maximising return/risk ratio is still not optimal. The reason for this is because we optimize for the objective function using forecasted data. However, due to our forecasts not being able to follow closely enough to the actual numbers, our “forecasted optimal” portfolio will not be able to match the “actual optimal” portfolio.
However, we can see that for the optimisation of the two different objective functions, using the forecasts from our Machine Learning models has proved to achieve better portfolio performance as compared to using a naive method.
Conclusion
From this study, we can observe the potential advantages of using more advanced Machine Learning techniques to make investment decisions. While there has been much skepticism and distrust due to the black-box nature of these techniques, it is without a doubt that many investors and institutions are moving towards such strategies due to the upsides that it brings. Whether it is to complement an existing traditional strategy or to devise an entirely new strategy, Machine Learning is definitely the area that the quantitative finance industry is moving towards and increasingly placing emphasis on.
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https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3465717
https://towardsdatascience.com/free-stock-data-for-python-using-yahoo-finance-api-9dafd96cad2e
https://pyportfolioopt.readthedocs.io/en/latest/MeanVariance.html
https://medium.com/analytics-vidhya/why-you-should-not-use-arima-to-forecast-demand-196cc8b8df3d
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https://medium.com/analytics-vidhya/analysis-of-stock-price-predictions-using-lstm-models-f993faa524c4 | https://medium.com/@nusfintech.ml/ml-optimisation-for-portfolio-allocation-9da34e7fe6b1 | ['Machine Learning', 'Nus Fintech Society'] | 2022-01-12 09:52:31.619000+00:00 | ['Machine Learning', 'Artificial Intelligence', 'Market Research Reports', 'Portfolio', 'Trading'] | Title ML Optimisation Portfolio AllocationContent Authors Darius Oh Tech Lead Mayve Chua Luke Lau Sng Hao Jun Jamais Ang Kexin Wang Jacob Pang Introduction Portfolio Optimisation process selecting best portfolio rather best set possible weight basket asset given sort objective function Common objective function include maximising return minimising risk maximising returnrisk ratio minimising tail risk aim study understand deeper Machine Learning used tackle complex asset allocation problem potentially devise quantitative strategy exceeds traditional method common strategy come mind talk Portfolio Optimisation would Markowitz’s MeanVariance Optimisation aim maximise portfolio return minimising portfolio risk rather portfolio’s volatility example investing two separate negatively correlated stock instead single stock likely reduce risk case volatility portfolio action also potentially generate greater return even reduced risk However Markowitz’s model requires forecasted portfolio return volatility input model Instead simple moving average forecast see opportunity use Machine Learning gather accurate forecast future expected portfolio return volatility assumption underlying theory MeanVariance Optimisation work would able come optimal portfolio strategy would hence combine advanced Machine Learning technique traditional financial theory top also wanted explore second approach Portfolio Optimization pure Machine Learning strategy would allow u come new strategy independent reliance traditional financial theory Recently much focus placed Reinforcement Learning Dynamic Portfolio Optimisation able handle complex sequential decisionmaking process Hence wish explore building Reinforcement Learning model handle dynamic optimization process maximise portfolio return Dataset Used model trained purely historical OHLC OpenHighLowClose price data mean would account change macroeconomic environment Interest Rates Inflation collected historical price data year 2001 year 2019 using yfinance Python API excluded earlier time period believe price signal market performed much differently compared recent time stock universe would constituent stock Dow Jones Industrial Average Index DJI 29 August 2021 excluding stock listed 2001 due lack data chose DJI would provide u small enough stock universe cover diverse array industry addition would also able benchmark portfolio performance performance index time eventually left u 27 stock stock universe coming various field industry Approach 1 MeanVariance Optimization Asset Returns Forecast Model Motivation support Markowitz’s model portfolio optimization aim explore using machine learning model forecast return 27 chosen stock team narrowed three popular stock predictive machine learning model namely Decision Tree Long ShortTerm Memory LSTM Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average ARIMA kickstart exploration team chosen explore LSTM ARIMA proven support timeseries prediction well hand also chosen decision tree team interested exploring performance regression tree context price prediction Model Exploration three model predict target variable log return generated using adjusted close price stock ticker performance model compared evaluated using mean square error MSE root mean square error RMSE Adjusted close price used determining log return comprehensive take account dividend stock split factor happen market close Decision tree model team used Adjusted Close Price Volume input variable predict log return ticker Meanwhile LSTM ARIMA every 50 time step historical log return dataset ticker team utilize log return time step training data predict next time step testing data Relative Strength Index RSI also included training model evaluated performance model result shown result table Table 1 RMSE MSE model result seen decision tree model performed best lowest RMSE MSE However training data contain Adjusted Close Prices used calculate target variable log return hence model trained said biased result overfitted undesirable model may able perform well fitted unseen data However team could fit training data LSTM ARIMA decision tree decision tree unable support ratio many input variable 1 target variable 1 n like LSTM ARIMA Hence concluded decision could support 11 training data making unable support context project despite decision tree performing best team decided move forward model hand seen ARIMA model performed worst Theoretically speaking could due fact ARIMA powered linear regression hence assumes time series training data fed stationary mean ARIMA assumes training data seasonality constant mean variance covariance time would thus support prediction well training data used project longterm least 15 year contain seasonality data said ARIMA model suited prediction shortterm timeseries data seasonality compared longterm dataset exists seasonality team also decided move forward model Therefore decided move forward LSTM model able handle seasonality data ARIMA model cannot handle well handle 1 n training data decision tree model cannot handle Hyperparameter tuning LSTM improve chosen model team decided perform hyperparameter tuning LSTM model tuning learning rate number dropout layer number neuron first layer Tuning learning model allow model efficient control quickly model converge local minimum hand tuning number dropout layer number neuron first layer improve performance model prevents model overfitted Keras inbuilt hyper tuner used tune learning rate number neuron Evaluation Results LSTM Apple Ticker team used LSTM model predict log return ticker actual v predicted result model predicting Apple stock seen figure Figure 1 Actual v Predicted Result Apple Ticker using LSTM model Limitations improvement Due limitation time team kept maximum epoch 10 reduce training time could compromise performance model number epoch related number round optimization applied training hence epoch error training data reduce turn improve performance model Thus said limiting maximum number epoch 10 result nonoptimal number round optimization thus le optimal performance LSTM model trained said room improvement would tune number epoch training model improve performance model Furthermore look using bidirectional LSTM shown able capture additional feature data able captured unidirectional LSTM Considering scope project indepth time series analysis could completed improve final performance model analysing accounting possible seasonality present various time series stock price would easier neutral network learn hence potentially achieve better performance accurate result example get model learn seasonality data use difference Pt 1 Pt input feature instead would allow generation leading model time prevent model solely reference yesterday’s price effectively mitigating problem lagging model Going beyond scope project future work could look including qualitative data improve robustness overall model Sentiment analysis done diverse data source tweet news article company report financial statement could also included combined deep learning model using feature engineering technique high potential develop comprehensive prediction system considers quantitative qualitative data Asset Covariance Forecast Model Motivation covariance matrix essential input portfolio optimisation order formulate predicted rolling covariance matrix explore develop predicted rolling volatility rolling correlation matrix Since rolling correlation matrix easily generated difficulty mainly exploring logical way predict rolling volatility Harry Markowitz Portfolio Selection paper 1952 introduces concept volatility Volatility portfolio standard deviation return portfolio concept continues used financial market define uncertaintyrisk However allocation option pricing model assume volatility constant time assumption flawed volatility clustering observable practice period low volatility tend followed period low volatility period high volatility tend followed period high volatility Volatility clustering represents challenge example heteroskedasticity order alleviate Engle 1982 proposed Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity ARCH model Bollerslev 1986 built upon Engle’s model published General Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity GARCH model Thus decided train GARCH model predict future volatility would address volatility clustering create methodology enables estimation GARCH model using robust parameter Model Exploration Bollerslev 1986 proposes extension previous model add moving average part equation process written GARCH p q β new vector weight deriving underlying process γ ∑α ∑β 1 example GARCH11 process p 1 q 1 written order estimate ω α β usually use maximum likelihood estimation method case consists maximizing exercise tested GARCH model parameter p1 5 q1 5 resulting 25 possible combination p’s q’s asset order overfit GARCH model selected model able well scoring metric across asset Evaluation Results order select set hyperparameters optimized smallest extent error first chose 3 common error metric — Root Mean Squared Error RMSE Mean Squared Error MSE Mean Absolute Error MAE GARCH modelling analysis performed 30 asset portfolio Figure 2 Results GARCH Modelling using MSE RMSE MAE GARCH modelling may possibly yield differing set hyperparameters p q asset portfolio explored naïve way taking mean value p q across 30 asset portfolio error metric seen figure 3 error metric return set mean hyperparameters p 3 q 5 Following used p 3 q 5 input hyperparameters GARCH modelling obtain predicted volatility value would allow u derive rolling volatility value Figure 3 Covariance Matrix Portfolio showing 1030 asset Together rolling correlation value covariance matrix calculated Limitations improvement Naïve Mean method method taking average hyperparameters across asset portfolio may bring inaccuracy GARCH modelling hyperparameters p q represent extent past value influence current value Taking average p q across asset essentially implying — portfolio 2 asset optimal take past x value derive current respective value proceed take past average x value derive current value asset portfolio naïve method bank assumption extent error result asset asset portfolio necessarily true reality alternative way explored future obtain value p q might involve running GARCH modelling portfolio return instead individual asset example first aggregate across 30 asset portfolio obtain portfolio return value timepoint Thereafter run GARCH modelling portfolio observe set value p q returned lowest error value using 3 error metric illustrated set value p q may arguably represent accurately extent past value influence current value Optimization Model Implementation obtained forecasted daily asset return LSTM model well forecasted daily asset covariance GARCH model able use data input meanvariance optimisation make use PyPortfolioOpt Python Library help u perform optimisation efficiently Figure 4 Efficient Frontier Plot using 20000 randomly generated weight efficient frontier line set optimal portfolio offer highest expected return defined level risk lowest risk given level expected return Portfolios line unattainable regardless asset allocation portfolio line attainable le optimal order decide optimal portfolio efficient frontier choose fix objective function optimisation could maximising returnrisk ratio minimising volatility maximising return risk constraint minimising volatility return target trading day generate Efficient Frontier using current day’s forecasted return forecasted covariance Based objective function set obtain optimal portfolio allocation optimizes objective function would give u weight hold asset day implies rebalancing portfolio start trading day study exploring maximising returnrisk ratio well maximising return given risk constraint discussed Performance Comparison section Limitations key limitation meanvariance optimization strategy assumption return follow normal distribution However may applicable asset display skewness return data Since variability longer ie downside variance could much greater upside variance would make sense investor work towards minimising downside variance rather portfolio variance whole research paper Andrea Rigamonti discus elaborately push new strategy known meansemivariance strategy Semivariance similar variance account observation mean potentially make useful measure portfolio risk especially return normally distributed Another key limitation optimisation strategy extendable asset outside stock universe training machine learning forecast model specific 27 asset interest would able use model forecast data asset exhibit different behaviour Approach 2 Reinforcement Learning Brief Overview Reinforcement Learning area machine learning train agent perceive interpret environment take action learn trial error Given specific situation environment agent would able make best possible decision take result maximum reward attained context problem statement agent would making decision stock portfolio hold trading day order maximise final cumulative portfolio return Environment every step episode Environment supply observation Agent accepts corresponding action represents portfolio weight adopt prior open executes interaction internal portfolio state change financial market Transaction cost 02 applied transition weight prior close wt1 simulate actual trading Using vector assets’ return rt relative portfolio weight close given effective portfolio return respect prior close step equivalent Since reward additively accumulated across episode applying logarithm enables geometric return captured reward purpose setting common basis comparison across episode starting different date return relative benchmark return rate bt used measurement reward ut SP 500 used benchmark project observation comprised following feature separated component Asset price return expected return previous 20 day b Asset covariance based previous 180 day naive markowitz tangent portfolio weight prior close portfolio weight Agent order work continuous space action required portfolio weight Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient DDPG used RL agent custom actor network used consisting convolutional asset scoring network secondary dense network first component observation fed asset scoring network individual asset basis obtain asset score asset score along second component observation fed secondary network obtain action design prevents network overfitting underlying assetspecific trend therefore trade performance ability generalize outside sample Actor Network Architecture Evaluation Results result kfold validation shown model 50 episode training 100 episode training exception 2020 model 100 episode training performs better compared model 50 episode training model generally outperform benchmark stable period underperform recovery period postshocks Limitations deep RL requires extensive training computation time investment project pose primary limitation constrained applying kfold validation action influence environment state permutation sequence action episode provides different training agent context portfolio optimization problem initial state already varies based starting date improbable agent trained 50 100 episode covered sufficient exposure expect given sufficient time RL model perform better Performance Comparison Portfolio Performance Results portfolio generated via three method — ● Baseline MeanVariance Optimisation using rolling average past return forecast ● ML MeanVariance Optimisation using forecast LSTM GARCH ● RL Reinforcement Learning include Baseline portfolio comparison observe advantage Machine Learning bring compared much simpler strategy addition Baseline ML optimized maximise returnrisk ratio Additionally decided filter away portfolio performance past 2020 analysis Machine Learning Models able provide reliable forecast period unforeseen market shock Figure 5 Cumulative Returns portfolio Table 2 Summary Statistics portfolio table first see RL portfolio performs significantly worse two portfolio lowest annualized return well lowest returnrisk ratio well potential reason poor performance discussed Limitations previous section comparing Baseline portfolio ML portfolio see ML portfolio much higher returnrisk ratio slightly lower annualized return significantly lower annualized volatility comparison baseline portfolio mean portfolio attain similar yield ML portfolio able provide u le risky option compared Baseline portfolio also wish explore flip side fix risk constraint portfolio aim maximise return given set constraint Figure 6 Cumulative Returns portfolio Table 3 Summary Statistics portfolio table see order adhere risk constraint Baseline Portfolio reduced Annualized Volatility together reduced Annualized Returns contrast ML Portfolio able take slightly risk resulted significant increase Annualized Returns objective function ML Portfolio achieves significant higher yield similar risk level compared Baseline Portfolio Discussions useful note changed objective function maximising returnrisk ratio maximising return actually resulted increase returnrisk ratio portfolio unexpected mean ML portfolio generated maximising returnrisk ratio still optimal reason optimize objective function using forecasted data However due forecast able follow closely enough actual number “forecasted optimal” portfolio able match “actual optimal” portfolio However see optimisation two different objective function using forecast Machine Learning model proved achieve better portfolio performance compared using naive method Conclusion study observe potential advantage using advanced Machine Learning technique make investment decision much skepticism distrust due blackbox nature technique without doubt many investor institution moving towards strategy due upside brings Whether complement existing traditional strategy devise entirely new strategy Machine Learning definitely area quantitative finance industry moving towards increasingly placing emphasis Sources httpspapersssrncomsol3paperscfmabstractid3465717 httpstowardsdatasciencecomfreestockdataforpythonusingyahoofinanceapi9dafd96cad2e httpspyportfoliooptreadthedocsioenlatestMeanVariancehtml httpsmediumcomanalyticsvidhyawhyyoushouldnotusearimatoforecastdemand196cc8b8df3d httpsarxivorgpdf191109512pdf httpsmediumcomanalyticsvidhyaanalysisofstockpricepredictionsusinglstmmodelsf993faa524c4Tags Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Market Research Reports Portfolio Trading |
190,795 | 2022 Market Outlook | Key takeaways:
Illiquid supply in Bitcoin Ethereum.
DXY and the S&P, how this has an effect on the crypto space.
Macro market, how US policy might affect outcomes. Money printing, Covid, War and regulation.
Media coverage preparing retail to reenter.
(Retail has essentially been sidelined since May 2021)
(Retail has essentially been sidelined since May 2021) DeFi and stablecoins. Regulation means you should move into decentralised stables. i.e UST, Frax, MIM.
Bull market, blow off top, bear market. What will happen and how to prepare.
Some notes: These are observations connecting the unfolding of recent and future events and how to best prepare for the next year. NFA
Even though I am long term very bullish for the Crypto & Web3 space as a whole, it is important to remember that all markets enter cycles — especially young markets. For those reasons, I believe there may be more volatility this year (yes, more volatile than normal for crypto).
Up until now, we have had relatively clear market cycles. With the introduction of ‘big money’, these patterns are changing. This means there are more things to watch out for moving forward.
Illiquid supply in Bitcoin and some On-chain Analysis.
Many people have called this year a bull market. This is not incorrect as we have seen some intense growth in many crypto assets, however, the On-chain data shows a different story — a story of accumulation and price consolidation. Let’s look at the illiquid supply chart and see how this chart has been on a pretty aggressive downtrend. It’s getting to the point where close to 78% of Bitcoin is currently out of circulation, leaving less Bitcoin to be traded. This lack of liquidity can make for volatile movements as only close to 22% of the supply is actually being traded. This means it takes less money to move the price in either direction.
Here we can see how illiquid supply has grown for the past 2 years. Even with the price action we’ve had.
There is a direct relation with how illiquid supply tends to be a precursor to some form of bullish rally. You can find more information on why Illiquid supply matters here.
Here we can see how illiquid supply has grown for the past 2 years. Even with the price action we’ve had.
Moving on, let’s quickly see who has been selling recently and if the market will continue downward. Looking at ‘dormancy’, we can see the average age of the coins that are being spent. In this recent downtrend, most of the coins spent have been young coins. Usually this means whales and ‘smart money’ aren’t spending, rather, recent local top sellers are capitulating.
Furthermore, looking at the Entity-adjusted Dormancy Flow we can see that we have almost reset to the summer lows and are essentially forming another bottom.
Entity-adjusted Dormancy Flow is the ratio of the current market capitalisation and the annualised dormancy value (measured in USD). Entity-adjusted Dormancy Flow can be used to time market lows and assess whether the bull market remains in relatively normal conditions
If we have a look at the full Bitcoin history for the Entity-adjusted Dormancy Flow, we can see that we have only touched this zone in market bottoms.
Furthermore, Supply on Exchanges has been moving off into storage that historically is less willing to sell. This would indicate aggressive accumulation, especially since March 2020. Even though we have seen some moments of profit raking, the overall actions have been of accumulation and supply leaving exchanges.
Ethereum tells a similar story. It has actually had more aggressive withdrawals in the past two years and recently has started to see inflows on exchanges. Typically this would mean intense selling, but given that only about 12% of Ethereum was actually on exchanges, it looks more like the start of a run for it.
We can see that since the March crash, Ethereum has been leaving exchanges — reaching a low of 11.2%. As money flows back, it will historically move into the hands of new adopters who do not understand the value of owning your own keys and will typically leave their new bought Eth (or any crypto) on the exchange.
DXY and the S&P: How this has an effect on the crypto space
Historically when the dollar has struggled, but the stock market has rallied, it has created a perfect combination for Bitcoin to flourish.
If the dollar starts to show weakness here, we could see a short but sweet rally of the investment assets as people look for ways to conserve their wealth and purchasing power. Inflation reached its highest point in 40 years and shows now signs of slowing. That is unless they raise interest rates and find a reason to justify printing money, war… more on that later…
With the S&P marching on and the Dollar not looking pretty, money will flow into assets that have proven to protect purchasing power. Sorry Peter, gold has not kept up with inflation in the past 10 years….
Macro market, how US policy might affect outcomes.
Money printing, Covid, War and regulation.
“The United States printed more money in June than in the first two centuries after its founding. Last month the U.S. budget deficit — $864 billion — was larger than the total debt incurred from 1776 through the end of 1979.”- Pantera Capital
Jul 29, 2020
This is only recently catching up to the US as inflation intensifies and the people in charge scapegoat with supply shortage excuses. Or even worse — boogymen greedy corporate owners hiking up prices out of hate of the general public… Oh Elly…
All of this while still being in the middle of an ongoing pandemic. Yes, the one we have been in for two years now, and for some reason, the COVID case count is at ATH now. I won’t get into that but let’s just say lots of things don’t add up. I’ll mention some of these things: lack of prevention care, excessive use of vaccines (4 doses seems like something didn’t work the first time), arbitrary numbers/counting, oh and the 38 billion in profits from big pharma (a successful new product launch is 1 billion in a year). I won’t add wood to the fire, but more COVID cases tends to mean more justification for government spending.
Note: I feel for all the deaths and am sorry. I deeply thank all first responders.
Pair this with a country that is showing intense divide with each side becoming more extremist, the great hate of democrats and republicans. Historically there has been solved one way: war. Now the US is too woke to enter into a direct war with anyone. However, the United States is set to spend $768 billion next year on the military. This is much more than the year before, but this year the US has already exited Afghanistan and isn’t active in any public conflict.
Up for “democratisation” and country reshaping are Ukraine and Taiwan. Most likely, the US would enter into a proxy war with China and Russia through these 2 fronts. Also “protecting” the South China Sea and its allies in the region. Nothing unites a country more than war and threat of foreign fighters…
More on military spending: Politico Opinion (ignore the crying about not getting what dems want, look at numbers for military). Aljazeera article
I don’t pick sides and am not American. But know the effect that the world’s biggest economy has on the rest of the world. For now.
Finally, interest rate hikes. Most central banks around the world announced no hikes for Q1 of this year fearing it would hamper recovery, and blaming the supply shortage for inflation even though inflation has happened everywhere in the world and debt is reaching pretty extreme levels. Most central banks did mention intentions to start hiking interest rates later in the year.
Once this happens, it can spark a quick selling of on-risk assets as well as a general deleveraging in the market. Big players don’t want to hold onto loans as it isn’t cheap anymore to have outstanding debt. Yes the whole economy runs on debt, but it is all about who ends up holding that bag of debt. As interest rates begin to pick up, the hot potato will begin moving around until the last person gets stuck holding the bag.
Media coverage preparing retail to reenter
A lot has happened this year in Crypto as it has slowly grown, however, most of the retail buyers left after the May crash. Since then, big companies have been spending big amounts of money on ads and branding. I’ll mention a few of the most important ones:
Remember that retail moves slowly. Most of what has been happening this past year will start to take effect this year as retail sees the ads in more spaces. As crypto prices pick up, so will interest.
As much as this can sound bullish, I think it’s more of an exit strategy (pump and dump but in rich people words) before the impending doom of the year ahead.
In a tale as old as time, big money exits on risk assets and purchases war and consumer stocks (stock that will perform regardless of market conditions. i.e food, water, McDonalds, etc.) as a safe heaven — not growth stock. Bye bye Tesla.
DeFi and stablecoins.
Regulation means you should move into decentralised stables. i.e UST, Frax, MIM
Stablecoins have been one of the most debated topics in US policy. I’ll keep it short. US wants control and to make sure the USD stays as the world reserve currency. Good luck. But even then, crypto native users do look for some form of stability in order to sidestep the markets in volatile times. We have seen this year how USDT and USDC can easily be frozen, and because of policy, will most likely require KYC to use in the future (it’s all about control).
In the spirit of Cypher Punks and a free, decentralised economy, I support other solutions.
UST is on the top of my list as it has grown the most this year. I believe this growth will continue and adoption of a decentralised stablecoin in DeFi is only natural.
MIM is another solution. Similar to DAI, MIM is a crypto collateralised stablecoin, however, unlike DAI, MIM uses yield bearing collateral and allows anyone to mint MIM (when it is available).
Lastly, Frax. Frax is the first fractional-algorithmic stablecoin protocol. Frax is open-source, permissionless, and entirely on-chain. Unlike UST, Frax has some backing and is not completely algorithmic. However, Frax has not yet grown as much and in my opinion has the most growth ahead for the year. Keep an eye out for FXS (Frax share token).
This year will most likely be the migration from USDT/USDC to decentralised alternatives. Decentralised finance needs decentralised money.
Bull market, blow off top, bear market. What will happen and how to prepare.
With all that has been explained until this point, this is what it predict (I hate predictions) for the year 2022.
I expect Q1 and possibly Q2 to be part of a blow off top mania phase, mostly due to big money looking to exit pump before interest rate hikes and the impending war.
Events to watch for tops:
— Bitcoin backed ETF announcement is set for February to likely launch in March.
— Interest rate hikes. This is said to be re-evaluated quarterly but most likely will begin in the second half of the year Q3.
— War. This only will be harder to see a clear start, but Russia acting on Ukraine or China getting violent will be clear enough.
Lastly, it is important to monitor exchange inflows to see when big money is starting to move out. Smart money sells into strength — not on the other end as price starts to move down.
We must look for dormancy to start to pick up — this would mean old money is preparing for a move. Next blow off tops tend to have 2–6 weeks of exchange inflows as price continues to rally. So when your aunt asks you how to buy some of those “Crypto coins”, tell her how to but that it’s all NFA and then subsequently exit all positions.
My primary objectives and moves for Q1 will be to deleverage and repay all of my DeFi loans, consolidate my portfolio into stablecoin farming strategies, identify potential out performers for the year and work on short time frames, and focusing on the 4H chart and Daily chart in a paranoid way for the next 2–5 months (this, or forgetting about my holdings for 2–5 years).
Be well.
Xulian.
@kingjulianIam on twitter | https://blog.cryptostars.is/2022-market-outlook-b914ff86bf90 | [] | 2022-01-10 08:38:02.785000+00:00 | ['Cryptocurrency', 'Web3', 'Defi', 'Market Research Reports', 'Bitcoin'] | Title 2022 Market OutlookContent Key takeaway Illiquid supply Bitcoin Ethereum DXY SP effect crypto space Macro market US policy might affect outcome Money printing Covid War regulation Media coverage preparing retail reenter Retail essentially sidelined since May 2021 Retail essentially sidelined since May 2021 DeFi stablecoins Regulation mean move decentralised stable ie UST Frax MIM Bull market blow top bear market happen prepare note observation connecting unfolding recent future event best prepare next year NFA Even though long term bullish Crypto Web3 space whole important remember market enter cycle — especially young market reason believe may volatility year yes volatile normal crypto relatively clear market cycle introduction ‘big money’ pattern changing mean thing watch moving forward Illiquid supply Bitcoin Onchain Analysis Many people called year bull market incorrect seen intense growth many crypto asset however Onchain data show different story — story accumulation price consolidation Let’s look illiquid supply chart see chart pretty aggressive downtrend It’s getting point close 78 Bitcoin currently circulation leaving le Bitcoin traded lack liquidity make volatile movement close 22 supply actually traded mean take le money move price either direction see illiquid supply grown past 2 year Even price action we’ve direct relation illiquid supply tends precursor form bullish rally find information Illiquid supply matter see illiquid supply grown past 2 year Even price action we’ve Moving let’s quickly see selling recently market continue downward Looking ‘dormancy’ see average age coin spent recent downtrend coin spent young coin Usually mean whale ‘smart money’ aren’t spending rather recent local top seller capitulating Furthermore looking 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one two year reason COVID case count ATH won’t get let’s say lot thing don’t add I’ll mention thing lack prevention care excessive use vaccine 4 dos seems like something didn’t work first time arbitrary numberscounting oh 38 billion profit big pharma successful new product launch 1 billion year won’t add wood fire COVID case tends mean justification government spending Note feel death sorry deeply thank first responder Pair country showing intense divide side becoming extremist great hate democrat republican Historically solved one way war US woke enter direct war anyone However United States set spend 768 billion next year military much year year US already exited Afghanistan isn’t active public conflict “democratisation” country reshaping Ukraine Taiwan likely US would enter proxy war China Russia 2 front Also “protecting” South China Sea ally region Nothing unites country war threat foreign fighters… military spending Politico Opinion ignore cry getting dems want look number 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sound bullish think it’s exit strategy pump dump rich people word impending doom year ahead tale old time big money exit risk asset purchase war consumer stock stock perform regardless market condition ie food water McDonalds etc safe heaven — growth stock Bye bye Tesla DeFi stablecoins Regulation mean move decentralised stable ie UST Frax MIM Stablecoins one debated topic US policy I’ll keep short US want control make sure USD stay world reserve currency Good luck even crypto native user look form stability order sidestep market volatile time seen year USDT USDC easily frozen policy likely require KYC use future it’s control spirit Cypher Punks free decentralised economy support solution UST top list grown year believe growth continue adoption decentralised stablecoin DeFi natural MIM another solution Similar DAI MIM crypto collateralised stablecoin however unlike DAI MIM us yield bearing collateral allows anyone mint MIM available Lastly Frax Frax first fractionalalgorithmic stablecoin protocol Frax opensource permissionless entirely onchain Unlike UST Frax backing completely algorithmic However Frax yet grown much opinion growth ahead year Keep eye FXS Frax share token year likely migration USDTUSDC decentralised alternative Decentralised finance need decentralised money Bull market blow top bear market happen prepare explained point predict hate prediction year 2022 expect Q1 possibly Q2 part blow top mania phase mostly due big money looking exit pump interest rate hike impending war Events watch top — Bitcoin backed ETF announcement set February likely launch March — Interest rate hike said reevaluated quarterly likely begin second half year Q3 — War harder see clear start Russia acting Ukraine China getting violent clear enough Lastly important monitor exchange inflow see big money starting move Smart money sell strength — end price start move must look dormancy start pick — would mean old money preparing move Next blow top tend 2–6 week exchange 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190,796 | They just can’t get enough Benghazi | C’mon, Rand, you can do better than that.
Last week on Thursday, I cited recent polling of 2016 hypothetical presidential election match-ups that must be giving Republicans nightmares more than three years before the fact.
One in particular shows Hillary Clinton tied with Rand Paul in his deep red home state of Kentucky. (If she really will be competitive there — and yes, it’s about 36 months too early to know — her opponents can pretty much pick up the ball and go home.)
I then went on to speculate — perhaps a bit cynically, I know — that maybe, just possibly, the GOP obsession over the U.S. Embassy attacks in Benghazi, Libya, last September 11, could conceivably, theoretically, be a witch hunt to preemptively derail the presidential chances of the former First Lady and Secretary of State, who absolutely terrifies them.
Again, that was Thursday. So, on Friday, the very next day, guess who takes to the bully pulpit in Iowa, as though on cue, to confirm exactly what was already so excruciatingly obvious to anyone who’s been paying any kind of attention at all?
It [the initial response to the Benghazi attacks] was inexcusable, it was a dereliction of duty, and it should preclude her [Hillary Clinton] from holding higher office.
And, just what might that higher office be, Senator Paul?
To what could you possibly be referring? Please, do tell.
Now, let’s give Rand Paul the benefit of the doubt. I’m sure he just happened to be in Iowa when he decided to make such forceful, provocative, condemning remarks.
Certainly it had nothing to do with the Hawkeye State’s role in kicking off presidential elections. That would be just too…obvious, right? Particularly from a young, ambitious, outspoken senator who clearly has presidential ambitions of his own?
As I indicated last week, Republicans will need to get significantly better at concealing their underlying motives — at not being so nauseatingly transparent — if they ever again want to taste success on pretty much anything at all as a national party. | https://peterwarski.com/they-just-cant-get-enough-benghazi-8d41d86881ee | ['Peter Warski'] | 2016-09-05 23:06:30.832000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Hillary Clinton', 'Benghazi', 'Republicans'] | Title can’t get enough BenghaziContent C’mon Rand better Last week Thursday cited recent polling 2016 hypothetical presidential election matchup must giving Republicans nightmare three year fact One particular show Hillary Clinton tied Rand Paul deep red home state Kentucky really competitive — yes it’s 36 month early know — opponent pretty much pick ball go home went speculate — perhaps bit cynically know — maybe possibly GOP obsession US Embassy attack Benghazi Libya last September 11 could conceivably theoretically witch hunt preemptively derail presidential chance former First Lady Secretary State absolutely terrifies Thursday Friday next day guess take bully pulpit Iowa though cue confirm exactly already excruciatingly obvious anyone who’s paying kind attention initial response Benghazi attack inexcusable dereliction duty preclude Hillary Clinton holding higher office might higher office Senator Paul could possibly referring Please tell let’s give Rand Paul benefit doubt I’m sure happened Iowa decided make forceful provocative condemning remark Certainly nothing Hawkeye State’s role kicking presidential election would too…obvious right Particularly young ambitious outspoken senator clearly presidential ambition indicated last week Republicans need get significantly better concealing underlying motif — nauseatingly transparent — ever want taste success pretty much anything national partyTags Politics Hillary Clinton Benghazi Republicans |
190,797 | We Are the Enemy | by Martin Gurri
Consider the view from the highest positions in the world’s greatest democracy. If you are a cabinet-level appointee or a civil service supergrade, you imagine yourself to be a data-driven manager, almost a scientist, playing vast impersonal forces like a keyboard in the service of the public. Then you gaze out the window of your office in the top floor of an ornate Federal edifice, and you feel surrounded by hordes of volatile barbarians — Muslim extremists, Occupiers, Tea Partiers, militiamen, fundamentalists of the biblical or ecological kind, plus angry lunatics innocent of any coherent ideals. Those are the public, and you are aware, dimly, that they blame you for every failing of their non-data-driven lives.
What’s a wise Platonic guardian to do?
The answer is obvious to anyone who has attempted to enter a Federal building or catch a flight at an airport. We, the public, have been declared the enemy.
I have lived and worked near Washington most of my life. It used to be a welcoming city — at least, once you got past the inscrutably rational street design imposed by Pierre L’Enfant. I can remember when you could saunter into the C Street entrance of the State Department building straight through to the inner courtyard, no questions asked. I’m not saying you could catch the elevator to the seventh floor and shake hands with the Secretary of State — but I’m not saying you couldn’t, either.
Today State Department looks like it has been taken over by a hostile force — and my point is that it has. C Street has been closed to traffic by concrete barriers so removed from any sense of design as to make L’Enfant groan in his grave. Guards with guns patrol the perimeter of the building, eyeing nervous tourists closely, in case they go rogue. A hundred feet from the entrance, you will be stopped and asked to explain yourself. Inside, you must endure yet another ordeal before being allowed into the inner sanctum — more armed guards, sullen gatekeepers, metal-detecting devices, X-ray machines, anxious people herded into slow-moving queues.
Most of us have endured similar rites of passage. It’s what transpires in American airports. Recently I stood in a long, slow-moving queue at Dulles Airport, while the public address calmly announced a set of demands so eccentric and arbitrary they reminded me of the revolutionist in Woody Allen’s Bananas: “Underwear will be worn on the outside so we can check.” I feel reasonably certain that every interaction with TSA would have come under the “mandatory duel” etiquette of our sturdy ancestors. The most fight I have shown, alas, has been to remark to a particularly enthusiastic body searcher, “I think we have to get married now.” He was not amused.
Government grandees insist they have no quarrel with the public, only with potential terrorists. For the rest of us that is a distinction without a difference. There are many ways to fight terror: assuming every member of the public is a terrorist until proven innocent is only one of them. Someone could try closely coordinated police and intelligence work, for example — that would at least get points for originality.
Or they could ask for the help of those who dwell on the far side of their office windows. I am not the first to note that, on 9/11, while staffers ran screaming from the White House and the government stood helpless and blind, the only successful interception of a terror attack was conducted by ordinary people trapped inside United Airlines Flight 93.
It won’t happen. Terrorism has been too good for Federal executives, and they have no incentive to share. It’s proved an absolute boon to the Federal limo fleet, which now allows over 400 public servants to transcend our world-famous rush hour. Washington is a city where the movers and shakers never just get into their cars: instead, they “board the motorcade,” and so maintain the proper degree of separation even while shuttling between their barricaded offices. It’s our version of the red carpet, only in reverse — the better shielded you are from cameras and public, the more important you are considered to be. No doubt watching burly Washington cops or even burlier Secret Service types bark orders at the snarled masses of traffic adds to the experience a sense that all is right with the world.
I believe the people who run the government are sincerely afraid of us, however. It isn’t a self-interested dodge. For evidence I would point to the amazing proliferation of SWAT teams funded by Federal agencies. I mean, the Fish and Wildlife Service keeps its own SWAT team. So does NASA. Even the Department of Education has a SWAT team, setting up all kinds of alternative endings to Ferris Buehler’s next day off. There’s only one plausible explanation for these investments. The recurring nightmare of agency heads is that, like slow but persistent zombies, we will one day catch them out in the open, away from their limos and Jersey barriers. They want lethal force to rescue them before they become infected and turn into one of us.
Representative democracy requires industrial quantities of trust, but it’s easy to lose that trusting feeling when being told to take off your belt and shoes so you can be groped for self-detonating devices. In a spirit of good citizenship, therefore, I have developed a plan that should restore the bond of trust between rulers and ruled in America.
I propose that we, the public, find the nearest person in authority and surrender. We should turn ourselves in, then request to be sent to Guantanamo Bay. I can reassure everyone that we’ll be treated humanely, and allowed to keep tokens of our cultural identity — 24/7 access to Oprah reruns, with miniature golf on Saturdays. This is certain to save our democracy. As for us, I’m betting we won’t be worse off than before — and we’ll sport much nicer tans. | https://theumlaut.com/we-are-the-enemy-ab404ed38d82 | ['The Ümlaut'] | 2016-12-16 09:08:24.357000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Hillary Clinton'] | Title EnemyContent Martin Gurri Consider view highest position world’s greatest democracy cabinetlevel appointee civil service supergrade imagine datadriven manager almost scientist playing vast impersonal force like keyboard service public gaze window office top floor ornate Federal edifice feel surrounded horde volatile barbarian — Muslim extremist Occupiers Tea Partiers militiaman fundamentalist biblical ecological kind plus angry lunatic innocent coherent ideal public aware dimly blame every failing nondatadriven life What’s wise Platonic guardian answer obvious anyone attempted enter Federal building catch flight airport public declared enemy lived worked near Washington life used welcoming city — least got past inscrutably rational street design imposed Pierre L’Enfant remember could saunter C Street entrance State Department building straight inner courtyard question asked I’m saying could catch elevator seventh floor shake hand Secretary State — I’m saying couldn’t either Today State Department look like taken hostile force — point C Street closed traffic concrete barrier removed sense design make L’Enfant groan grave Guards gun patrol perimeter building eyeing nervous tourist closely case go rogue hundred foot entrance stopped asked explain Inside must endure yet another ordeal allowed inner sanctum — armed guard sullen gatekeeper metaldetecting device Xray machine anxious people herded slowmoving queue u endured similar rite passage It’s transpires American airport Recently stood long slowmoving queue Dulles Airport public address calmly announced set demand eccentric arbitrary reminded revolutionist Woody Allen’s Bananas “Underwear worn outside check” feel reasonably certain every interaction TSA would come “mandatory duel” etiquette sturdy ancestor fight shown ala remark particularly enthusiastic body searcher “I think get married now” amused Government grandee insist quarrel public potential terrorist rest u distinction without difference many way fight terror assuming every member public terrorist proven innocent one Someone could try closely coordinated police intelligence work example — would least get point originality could ask help dwell far side office window first note 911 staffer ran screaming White House government stood helpless blind successful interception terror attack conducted ordinary people trapped inside United Airlines Flight 93 won’t happen Terrorism good Federal executive incentive share It’s proved absolute boon Federal limo fleet allows 400 public servant transcend worldfamous rush hour Washington city mover shaker never get car instead “board motorcade” maintain proper degree separation even shuttling barricaded office It’s version red carpet reverse — better shielded camera public important considered doubt watching burly Washington cop even burlier Secret Service type bark order snarled mass traffic add experience sense right world believe people run government sincerely afraid u however isn’t selfinterested dodge evidence would point amazing proliferation SWAT team funded Federal agency mean Fish Wildlife Service keep SWAT team NASA Even Department Education SWAT team setting kind alternative ending Ferris Buehler’s next day There’s one plausible explanation investment recurring nightmare agency head like slow persistent zombie one day catch open away limo Jersey barrier want lethal force rescue become infected turn one u Representative democracy requires industrial quantity trust it’s easy lose trusting feeling told take belt shoe groped selfdetonating device spirit good citizenship therefore developed plan restore bond trust ruler ruled America propose public find nearest person authority surrender turn request sent Guantanamo Bay reassure everyone we’ll treated humanely allowed keep token cultural identity — 247 access Oprah rerun miniature golf Saturdays certain save democracy u I’m betting won’t worse — we’ll sport much nicer tansTags Politics Hillary Clinton |
190,798 | President Obama Starts Our Month Off Right! | On Thursday (January 30th), he signed a Presidential Memorandum to strengthen and expand US government capacity and coordination across all agencies to better promote gender equality and empower women and girls.
President Obama Starts Our Month Off Right!
We mentioned in our February kick-off that we’d be paying close attention to our government leaders and making sure they keep women at the heart of the political process. It appears, President Obama was thinking along the same lines and in fact, he got a head start on us. On Thursday (January 30th), he signed a Presidential Memorandum to strengthen and expand US government capacity and coordination across all agencies to better promote gender equality and empower women and girls. It will institutionalize former efforts to advance women’s and girl’s issues to carry equal weight in all levels of policy and will go further to ensure that all of the world’s citizens have the same rights and chances of reaching their full potential. It also means our new Secretary of State, John Kerry will designate an Ambassador at Large who will report directly to the Secretary to head the office of Global Women’s Issues- just as Melanne Verveer has so capably done.
You’ll note from the picture attached to this blog that our outgoing Secretary, Hillary Clinton played a major role in the development of this memorandum and we’re grateful that she helped insure that pen went to paper on this one. We’re pretty excited about this and hope you’ll read both the complete Memorandum and the blog post penned by Valerie Jarrett and Samantha Power.
We like Christy’s take on this new development: “It’s February 2nd and my heart is already warming. Thank you President Obama for prioritizing girls and women so soon after the inauguration. In my opinion, intention is everything. By signing this Memorandum on January 30th you have told us and the world that we matter, not just to ourselves, but to everyone.”
Thank you | https://blog.everymothercounts.org/president-obama-starts-our-month-off-right-571c966853bb | ['Every Mother Counts'] | 2016-10-03 23:33:23.695000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'John Kerry', 'President Obama'] | Title President Obama Starts Month RightContent Thursday January 30th signed Presidential Memorandum strengthen expand US government capacity coordination across agency better promote gender equality empower woman girl President Obama Starts Month Right mentioned February kickoff we’d paying close attention government leader making sure keep woman heart political process appears President Obama thinking along line fact got head start u Thursday January 30th signed Presidential Memorandum strengthen expand US government capacity coordination across agency better promote gender equality empower woman girl institutionalize former effort advance women’s girl’s issue carry equal weight level policy go ensure world’s citizen right chance reaching full potential also mean new Secretary State John Kerry designate Ambassador Large report directly Secretary head office Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer capably done You’ll note picture attached blog outgoing Secretary Hillary Clinton played major role development memorandum we’re grateful helped insure pen went paper one We’re pretty excited hope you’ll read complete Memorandum blog post penned Valerie Jarrett Samantha Power like Christy’s take new development “It’s February 2nd heart already warming Thank President Obama prioritizing girl woman soon inauguration opinion intention everything signing Memorandum January 30th told u world matter everyone” Thank youTags Hillary Clinton John Kerry President Obama |
190,799 | Emanuel Rocks the Boat to the Center | Emanuel Rocks the Boat to the Center
by Wyndam Makowsky
I voted for Barack Obama.
It’s hard to read that without conjuring up the image of a rabid supporter preaching hope and change, but I assure you, that’s not me. I agreed and disagreed with Obama on a number of issues, but I was drawn to his potential and, as an independent moderate, by the prospect that he would govern from the middle. After John McCain’s hard tack right and the loss of any semblance of his former maverick persona with his selection of Sarah Palin, Obama struck me as the one candidate who might act as a centrist and not as an ideologue.
Despite the GOP’s best attempts to paint him as a socialist, descriptions of Obama depicted him as something entirely different. Two stood out. The first was Ryan Lizza’s profile in The New Yorker of Obama’s rise through Chicago politics. Lizza painted Obama as a master political strategist who could use rhetoric as a means to an end — winning an election, for example. Many on the left were infuriated by this depiction, but I relished it.
The second piece that struck me was one from The Huffington Post by Cass Sunstein, a leading legal scholar and one of Obama’s closest friends and colleagues at the University of Chicago. In his op-ed, Sunstein describes Obama in the context of his days as a law school professor — he would routinely have his students argue and debate the nation’s most pressing topics. Obama wanted to understand each side of an argument, and develop his ideas from there.
These readings led me to two conclusions. The first was that Obama was focused on finding the best possible solutions to problems, and not necessarily from a liberal or progressive starting point. And, second, he was a good enough political tactician to make these resolutions a reality.
However, even if this is true, I feared that Obama might be stymied by outside forces — most notably, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. My biggest concern with an Obama presidency was that Pelosi and Reid would try to overpower him with their legislative agenda and that a wet-behind-the-ears Obama would become a rubber stamp.
But, this fear, for now, has been mitigated. Not 48 hours after being elected as our next president, Obama served notice to the legislative branch — if not the country — that he will not be trifled with. How? He named Rahm Emanuel as his Chief of Staff.
Chalk it up to the “yesterday’s news” department if you wish, but Emanuel’s appointment, along with the more recent additions of Pete Rouse and Robert Gibbs to the future White House staff, prove, for the time being, that Obama will be his own man.
Emanuel — known not-so-affectionately as “Rahm-bo” — is a bullish figure. As both a staffer for Bill Clinton and as the head of the DCCC and chair of Democratic Caucus during his time as a congressman, Emanuel was a ruthless strategist who found tremendous success. When he had an agenda to carry out, he was uncompromising and went against both Republicans and Democrats to ensure that it was executed to its fullest.
Further, Emanuel is widely known as a moderate Democrat as he has been a member of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council. He is a partisan, but not in the traditional sense — it’s not an emphasis on ideology as much as it is a strategy to accomplish specific tasks. Like Ari Gold from Entourage? He’s based off Ari Emanuel, Rahm’s brother — they are two peas in a pod, just in different vocations.
If Obama wants to govern forcefully (and, might I add, from a center-left position), there are few, if any, people better suited for Chief of Staff than Emanuel — he combines the right amount of Washington clout with the willingness and ability to stand up to both friends and enemies.
Obama’s choice of Chief of Staff was his first major decision as the President-Elect, and one that is a decent preview of how he wishes to govern. By choosing Emanuel, Obama is sending a clear message: he will not pursue a far-left agenda, and he will not tolerate those on either side of the aisle who try to back him into an ideological corner. | https://medium.com/stanfordreview/emanuel-rocks-the-boat-to-the-center-ba1940e078a5 | [] | 2016-12-11 03:15:30.949000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Hillary Clinton'] | Title Emanuel Rocks Boat CenterContent Emanuel Rocks Boat Center Wyndam Makowsky voted Barack Obama It’s hard read without conjuring image rabid supporter preaching hope change assure that’s agreed disagreed Obama number issue drawn potential independent moderate prospect would govern middle John McCain’s hard tack right loss semblance former maverick persona selection Sarah Palin Obama struck one candidate might act centrist ideologue Despite GOP’s best attempt paint socialist description Obama depicted something entirely different Two stood first Ryan Lizza’s profile New Yorker Obama’s rise Chicago politics Lizza painted Obama master political strategist could use rhetoric mean end — winning election example Many left infuriated depiction relished second piece struck one Huffington Post Cass Sunstein leading legal scholar one Obama’s closest friend colleague University Chicago oped Sunstein describes Obama context day law school professor — would routinely student argue debate nation’s pressing topic Obama wanted understand side argument develop idea reading led two conclusion first Obama focused finding best possible solution problem necessarily liberal progressive starting point second good enough political tactician make resolution reality However even true feared Obama might stymied outside force — notably Speaker House Nancy Pelosi Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid biggest concern Obama presidency Pelosi Reid would try overpower legislative agenda wetbehindtheears Obama would become rubber stamp fear mitigated 48 hour elected next president Obama served notice legislative branch — country — trifled named Rahm Emanuel Chief Staff Chalk “yesterday’s news” department wish Emanuel’s appointment along recent addition Pete Rouse Robert Gibbs future White House staff prove time Obama man Emanuel — known notsoaffectionately “Rahmbo” — bullish figure staffer Bill Clinton head DCCC chair Democratic Caucus time congressman Emanuel ruthless strategist found tremendous success agenda carry uncompromising went Republicans Democrats ensure executed fullest Emanuel widely known moderate Democrat member centrist Democratic Leadership Council partisan traditional sense — it’s emphasis ideology much strategy accomplish specific task Like Ari Gold Entourage He’s based Ari Emanuel Rahm’s brother — two pea pod different vocation Obama want govern forcefully might add centerleft position people better suited Chief Staff Emanuel — combine right amount Washington clout willingness ability stand friend enemy Obama’s choice Chief Staff first major decision PresidentElect one decent preview wish govern choosing Emanuel Obama sending clear message pursue farleft agenda tolerate either side aisle try back ideological cornerTags Politics Hillary Clinton |
190,800 | How the Media Makes it Hard for Female Politicians to Get Dressed | How the Media Makes it Hard for Female Politicians to Get Dressed
W hen it comes to fashion, female politicians are trapped in a lose-lose situation
Photo by Christian Fregnan on Unsplash
When it comes to fashion, female politicians are trapped in a lose-lose situation. Whether it be a pantsuit, a dress, or something else entirely, the wardrobe choices of female politicians are constantly under scrutiny in a way that is very rarely done to male politicians. Such undue scrutiny further alienates them. The media’s obsession with the way female politicians dress is inherently sexist. The ways in which the media portrays female politicians reinforces gender stereotypes, which both delegitimizes female politicians and makes it harder for them to successfully challenge those very stereotypes.
Media portrayals
A clothing rack showcasing several of Hillary Clinton’s suits
Media portrayals of female politicians uphold gender stereotypes, which serves to delegitimize them. Linda Trimble, a political science professor at the University of Alberta, conducted a study that looked at media reports about politicians. The results showed that the appearances of female politicians were discussed in a higher percentage of media reports than were the appearances of male politicians. Trimble conducted a quantitative analysis of the results, which revealed that media stories about female politicians go into deep detail about their physical appearance, including lengthy descriptions of their clothing and makeup, whereas reports on male politicians’ physical appearance were merely a few words long. When male politicians’ clothing was described, it was mainly done in an effort to further illustrate their demeanour as a politician rather than in order to critique their wardrobe choices. The results also showed that for both men and women, descriptions of their clothing were linked to evaluations of their authenticity and authority, with women’s authenticity and authority being brought into question more frequently than males’.
The presence of a woman in politics is already a disruption, and the media’s focus on their clothing instead of their platform can be read as an effort to mediate the dissonance caused by the presence of a woman in a male-coded career.
This hyperfixation on female politicians’ clothing can be viewed as an attempt at delegitimization, which is the process of undermining a person or a group of people in order to diminish their validity, which works as a form of exclusion. Positions of power are typically held by males, and this is especially prevalent in politics. The connection between maleness and power then leads to the association of male-coded attitudes and traits with positions of power. Feminist scholar Judith Butler contests that women are associated with and constrained to the body, whereas men are free from such confinement. Author-activist Susan Brownmiller asserts that female fashion is crucial to the preservation of gender oppression, and more specifically, female oppression.
These two viewpoints help to illustrate the implications of the media’s focus on female politicians’ clothing. The presence of a woman in politics is already a disruption, and the media’s focus on their clothing instead of their platform can be read as an effort to mediate the dissonance caused by the presence of a woman in a male-coded career.
Critiques of female politicians’ wardrobes serve several purposes. First, it highlights their femaleness, othering them, making it extra apparent that they are viewed as an anomaly. This othering is explicitly demonstrated by the level of detail included in media stories about female politicians’ clothing. Furthermore, equating female politicians with dress reduces them to a gendered stereotype. As Butler stated, women are associated with the body, and the media’s focus on their appearance only highlights this assertion. For example, Hanna Suchocka, former prime minister of Poland, was ridiculed by journalists for wearing a bright pink jacket, to which she asked: “Why? Why is that not possible? I am first a woman, second I am prime minister … so it is difficult.” The implication of the media’s mockery is that femininity and the role of prime minister are incompatible. This sexism serves to delegitimize the subject.
Clinton in a pantsuit, revising her speech.
Hillary Clinton’s adoption of her pantsuit look is demonstrative of the effects of the media’s hyperfixation on women’s clothing. Before she settled on the pantsuit, Clinton had dabbled with several different styles, for which she was heavily criticized. As seen in a 2015 Daily Mail UK article that listed Clinton’s twenty worst outfits from the past fifty years, Clinton was labelled as “frumpy,” and “out of place,” amongst other things. Clinton’s adherence to the pantsuit look was done in an effort to altogether disqualify herself from conversations about fashion, and while articles about her clothes did not cease completely, they did slow down to some degree. The very fact that Clinton found it necessary to shift her wardrobe to almost exclusively pantsuits in order to be taken seriously clearly shows just how pervasive the media is in reinforcing gender norms. The pantsuit is an article of clothing that is male-coded and associated with power. Even though the critiques did not stop altogether, they lessened in frequency because she was wearing an article of clothing that was male-coded, which lessened the dissonance between her femininity and her seeking a role in a male-dominated career. Clinton’s needing to present in a more “masculine” manner in order to lessen the media scrutiny she received and in turn, be taken more seriously, reflects the problematic nature of how the media portrays female politicians. As seen with the results of Trimble’s study and exemplified through Hillary Clinton and her pantsuits, the sexist manner in which the media focuses on female politicians’ clothing delegitimizes them.
Politicians challenging gender norms
Makeup is viewed as a signal of femininity, and wearing it serves to further highlight their otherness in a male-dominated field of work. Conservative makeup is a way of attempting to mediate this dissonance.
As discussed by Cheryl Wischhover in “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Red Lipstick is a Symbol of Change,” women in politics are expected to keep their clothing and makeup conservative, nothing too attention-grabbing. The “makeup tax,” explained by Olga Khazan in “The Makeup Tax,” requires women to spend time and money on makeup because that is what is expected of them, since showing up to the workplace without makeup often incites negative attention. Thus, female politicians are trapped in a what can easily become a lose-lose situation. They are expected to wear makeup to work, because going in completely bare-faced is not deemed acceptable. On the other hand, the makeup female politicians do wear to work is expected to be toned-down. Makeup is viewed as a signal of femininity, and wearing it serves to further highlight their otherness in a male-dominated field of work. Conservative makeup is a way of attempting to mediate this dissonance. By still wearing makeup, female politicians are able to appease the expected female presentation norms, but by making sure this makeup is not too eye-catching, they can attempt to blend into the male-coded environment.
Ocasio-Cortez at her swearing-in ceremony
United States representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an example of a female politician who embraces and employs femininity with intent, challenging how she is expected to present herself in the political realm. She fully embraces femininity, proudly and purposefully wearing bold makeup. Ocasio-Cortez showed up to her swearing-in ceremony in January 2019 in an all-white suit complete with bright red lipstick and gold hoop earrings. About her makeup up, Ocasio-Cortez’s tweeted: “Lip+hoops were inspired by Sonia Sotomayor, who was advised to wear neutral-colored nail polish to her confirmation hearings to avoid scrutiny. She kept her red. Next time someone tells Bronx girls to take off their hoops, they can just say they’re dressing like a Congresswoman.”
A tweet from Ocasio-Cortez
For Latinas, red lipstick and gold hoop earrings are culturally significant, a significance which is discussed by Frances Solá-Santiago in “What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Hoop Earrings Mean to Latina Women Like Me.” According to Solá-Santiago, for Latinas, hoop earrings signify womanhood, but in certain environments, hoop earrings could prevent one from being taken seriously or be used as fuel for racist taunts from others. The tweet illustrates the power behind the intent of Ocasio-Cortez’s makeup choices. She did not wear red lipstick only because she wanted to. Her red lipstick is a statement signifying her refusal to blend in, her refusal to be toned-down just because that was what was expected of her in politics. Her hoop earrings demonstrate her refusal to reject her heritage in order to fit into the predominantly white landscape of politics. It is the intent behind Ocasio-Cortez’s choices that makes them all the more powerful. While Ocasio-Cortez’s intent has its merits, if the media decides to only focus on the aesthetic value of her makeup and not take into account its deeper meaning, then some of that meaning will be lost. Even though, Ocasio-Cortez has the advantage of social media, in which she can take control of the narrative and explain the reasoning behind her choices, the media’s portrayal of her choices still makes it harder for her to challenge gender presentation norms in the political realm. | https://medium.com/gbc-college-english-lemonade/how-the-media-makes-it-hard-for-female-politicians-to-get-dressed-716b993337ed | ['Monique Bijoux'] | 2019-12-13 02:40:03.806000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'Alexandria Ocasio Cortez', 'Politics', 'Fashion', 'Media'] | Title Media Makes Hard Female Politicians Get DressedContent Media Makes Hard Female Politicians Get Dressed W hen come fashion female politician trapped loselose situation Photo Christian Fregnan Unsplash come fashion female politician trapped loselose situation Whether pantsuit dress something else entirely wardrobe choice female politician constantly scrutiny way rarely done male politician undue scrutiny alienates media’s obsession way female politician dress inherently sexist way medium portrays female politician reinforces gender stereotype delegitimizes female politician make harder successfully challenge stereotype Media portrayal clothing rack showcasing several Hillary Clinton’s suit Media portrayal female politician uphold gender stereotype serf delegitimize Linda Trimble political science professor University Alberta conducted study looked medium report politician result showed appearance female politician discussed higher percentage medium report appearance male politician Trimble conducted quantitative analysis result revealed medium story female politician go deep detail physical appearance including lengthy description clothing makeup whereas report male politicians’ physical appearance merely word long male politicians’ clothing described mainly done effort illustrate demeanour politician rather order critique wardrobe choice result also showed men woman description clothing linked evaluation authenticity authority women’s authenticity authority brought question frequently males’ presence woman politics already disruption media’s focus clothing instead platform read effort mediate dissonance caused presence woman malecoded career hyperfixation female politicians’ clothing viewed attempt delegitimization process undermining person group people order diminish validity work form exclusion Positions power typically held male especially prevalent politics connection maleness power lead association malecoded attitude trait position power Feminist scholar Judith Butler contest woman associated constrained body whereas men free confinement Authoractivist Susan Brownmiller asserts female fashion crucial preservation gender oppression specifically female oppression two viewpoint help illustrate implication media’s focus female politicians’ clothing presence woman politics already disruption media’s focus clothing instead platform read effort mediate dissonance caused presence woman malecoded career Critiques female politicians’ wardrobe serve several purpose First highlight femaleness othering making extra apparent viewed anomaly othering explicitly demonstrated level detail included medium story female politicians’ clothing Furthermore equating female politician dress reduces gendered stereotype Butler stated woman associated body media’s focus appearance highlight assertion example Hanna Suchocka former prime minister Poland ridiculed journalist wearing bright pink jacket asked “Why possible first woman second prime minister … difficult” implication media’s mockery femininity role prime minister incompatible sexism serf delegitimize subject Clinton pantsuit revising speech Hillary Clinton’s adoption pantsuit look demonstrative effect media’s hyperfixation women’s clothing settled pantsuit Clinton dabbled several different style heavily criticized seen 2015 Daily Mail UK article listed Clinton’s twenty worst outfit past fifty year Clinton labelled “frumpy” “out place” amongst thing Clinton’s adherence pantsuit look done effort altogether disqualify conversation fashion article clothes cease completely slow degree fact Clinton found necessary shift wardrobe almost exclusively pantsuit order taken seriously clearly show pervasive medium reinforcing gender norm pantsuit article clothing malecoded associated power Even though critique stop altogether lessened frequency wearing article clothing malecoded lessened dissonance femininity seeking role maledominated career Clinton’s needing present “masculine” manner order lessen medium scrutiny received turn taken seriously reflects problematic nature medium portrays female politician seen result Trimble’s study exemplified Hillary Clinton pantsuit sexist manner medium focus female politicians’ clothing delegitimizes Politicians challenging gender norm Makeup viewed signal femininity wearing serf highlight otherness maledominated field work Conservative makeup way attempting mediate dissonance discussed Cheryl Wischhover “Alexandria OcasioCortez’s Red Lipstick Symbol Change” woman politics expected keep clothing makeup conservative nothing attentiongrabbing “makeup tax” explained Olga Khazan “The Makeup Tax” requires woman spend time money makeup expected since showing workplace without makeup often incites negative attention Thus female politician trapped easily become loselose situation expected wear makeup work going completely barefaced deemed acceptable hand makeup female politician wear work expected toneddown Makeup viewed signal femininity wearing serf highlight otherness maledominated field work Conservative makeup way attempting mediate dissonance still wearing makeup female politician able appease expected female presentation norm making sure makeup eyecatching attempt blend malecoded environment OcasioCortez swearingin ceremony United States representative Alexandria OcasioCortez example female politician embrace employ femininity intent challenging expected present political realm fully embrace femininity proudly purposefully wearing bold makeup OcasioCortez showed swearingin ceremony January 2019 allwhite suit complete bright red lipstick gold hoop earring makeup OcasioCortez’s tweeted “Liphoops inspired Sonia Sotomayor advised wear neutralcolored nail polish confirmation hearing avoid scrutiny kept red Next time someone tell Bronx girl take hoop say they’re dressing like Congresswoman” tweet OcasioCortez Latinas red lipstick gold hoop earring culturally significant significance discussed Frances SoláSantiago “What Alexandria OcasioCortez’s Hoop Earrings Mean Latina Women Like Me” According SoláSantiago Latinas hoop earring signify womanhood certain environment hoop earring could prevent one taken seriously used fuel racist taunt others tweet illustrates power behind intent OcasioCortez’s makeup choice wear red lipstick wanted red lipstick statement signifying refusal blend refusal toneddown expected politics hoop earring demonstrate 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190,801 | What Is Kanye West’s Political Party? | Last week, President Barack Obama introduced Kanye West before his performance at the Democratic National Convention. Obama jokingly referred to Kanye’s presidential run in 2020, going so far to offer him some cheeky advice for his campaign. Kanye West has been to the White House before, and as both he and the President hail from Chicago, this is not the first time support has flowed between the two. Kanye has been invited to multiple White House dinners starting in 2008, and has used his celebrity status to endorse President Obama’s presidential campaigns in the past.
Kanye has also taken selfies with Hillary Clinton in the early months of 2015. Clinton is largely supported by liberal Hollywood, and Kanye’s wife, Kim Kardashian has also been vocal about her support for the only female democratic nominee, going so far as to tweet her support. Overall, when he is vocal on social and political issues, his views seem very…liberal. Remember when Kanye West said “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” on national television in 2005, and it sparked a national debate about racism and the response to Katrina? That is a critique you typically only hear from more… left leaning citizens.
But before he performed at the DNC this past week he was also vocal about a different political candidate. The candidate was the ever-unbelievable Ben Carson, one of the fourteen 2016 Republican candidates. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Kanye called the neurosurgeon and 2016 hopeful “the most brilliant guy.”
Carson recently spoke out about the whole “rampant rates of mass shootings and the U.S Government’s inability to regulate who is allowed to own a firearm” ordeal. When discussing the issue on live television in late September, after a school shooting in the Midwest left several dead, he intimated that the Jews of Europe’s experience during the Nazi’s reign of Germany would had been much different if the Jews had guns. This is a completely ridiculous and uneducated statement, but then again, Carson is also a brain surgeon who doesn’t seem to have the capability to conceptualize what an abortion is.
So here’s the issue at hand: What are Kanye West’s political beliefs? When it comes to normal celebrities, in general, no one really cares. But Kanye is continuously politicizing himself, going so far to announce his presidency in 2020 in late August at the 2015 VMA’s. And while the man has given countless interviews on his beliefs, they mostly revolve around his own broad convictions and artistic creation. This would be all fine and dandy if he didn’t involve himself in the world of politics, or did so from a purely social standpoint. It doesn’t appear that Kanye’s self-centered persona allowed him to take the time to research a word that Ben Carson has said before he endorsed the man. This is troubling, to say the least, for someone who demands to be taken seriously in the political world. It’s like Kanye skipped his middle school government class. We know you are a college dropout, but damn Kanye, don’t you know what a two party system is?
Hillary, as soulless and self serving as she is criticized to be, is serving a demographic that believes in gender equality, marriage equality, and much stricter gun control. On the contrary, Ben Carson believes that a woman’s uterus is up for grabs, sort of a “finders keepers” situation. He wants to give everyone a gun, and doesn’t understand why more people don’t “fight back” when in a situation with a mass shooter. These political actions acts as huge juxtaposition… Again — what are Kanye West’s political beliefs?
Sure you could call Kanye a bipartisan celebrity, one who doesn’t align himself with one side but rather supports ideas he believes in. But that is bullshit. Kanye West is lackadaisical in his grabs for more power, and supports whatever looks good at the moment without giving it much further thought. If Kanye West wants to be a celebrity who matters in the political world, he needs to be clear about where he stands, he needs to outline his political beliefs and he needs to abandon the creative abstractism that he somehow thinks excuses him from producing a coherent political stance.
DISCLAIMER: This was written by someone who truly believes Kanye West is a visionary and wants him to continue doing great things. However, if he wants to politicize himself, he needs to get his shit together. (Also, Kanye if you are reading this, I would love to spend my life as North West’s nanny, teacher, and spirit guide.)
[image via] | https://nyulocal.com/what-is-kanye-wests-political-party-c752edfec54b | ['Opheli Garcia Lawler'] | 2016-11-16 21:07:41.237000+00:00 | ['Entertainment', 'Barack Obama', 'Hillary Clinton'] | Title Kanye West’s Political PartyContent Last week President Barack Obama introduced Kanye West performance Democratic National Convention Obama jokingly referred Kanye’s presidential run 2020 going far offer cheeky advice campaign Kanye West White House President hail Chicago first time support flowed two Kanye invited multiple White House dinner starting 2008 used celebrity status endorse President Obama’s presidential campaign past Kanye also taken selfies Hillary Clinton early month 2015 Clinton largely supported liberal Hollywood Kanye’s wife Kim Kardashian also vocal support female democratic nominee going far tweet support Overall vocal social political issue view seem very…liberal Remember Kanye West said “George Bush doesn’t care black people” national television 2005 sparked national debate racism response Katrina critique typically hear more… left leaning citizen performed DNC past week also vocal different political candidate candidate everunbelievable Ben Carson one fourteen 2016 Republican candidate interview Vanity Fair Kanye called neurosurgeon 2016 hopeful “the brilliant guy” Carson recently spoke whole “rampant rate mass shooting US Government’s inability regulate allowed firearm” ordeal discussing issue live television late September school shooting Midwest left several dead intimated Jews Europe’s experience Nazi’s reign Germany would much different Jews gun completely ridiculous uneducated statement Carson also brain surgeon doesn’t seem capability conceptualize abortion here’s issue hand Kanye West’s political belief come normal celebrity general one really care Kanye continuously politicizing going far announce presidency 2020 late August 2015 VMA’s man given countless interview belief mostly revolve around broad conviction artistic creation would fine dandy didn’t involve world politics purely social standpoint doesn’t appear Kanye’s selfcentered persona allowed take time research word Ben Carson said endorsed man troubling say least someone demand taken seriously political world It’s like Kanye skipped middle school government class know college dropout damn Kanye don’t know two party system Hillary soulless self serving criticized serving demographic belief gender equality marriage equality much stricter gun control contrary Ben Carson belief woman’s uterus grab sort “finders keepers” situation want give everyone gun doesn’t understand people don’t “fight back” situation mass shooter political action act huge juxtaposition… — Kanye West’s political belief Sure could call Kanye bipartisan celebrity one doesn’t align one side rather support idea belief bullshit Kanye West lackadaisical grab power support whatever look good moment without giving much thought Kanye West want celebrity matter political world need clear stand need outline political belief need abandon creative abstractism somehow think excuse producing coherent political stance DISCLAIMER written someone truly belief Kanye West visionary want continue great thing However want politicize need get shit together Also Kanye reading would love spend life North West’s nanny teacher spirit guide image viaTags Entertainment Barack Obama Hillary Clinton |
190,802 | Barack Obama’s Kenyan Connections | Barack Obama’s Kenyan Connections
by Thomas Stilson
Over the course of the 2008 presidential election, the public has become acquainted with several of Barack Obama’s family members and past associates. But not all of his associations, however, have been given such publicity. The Democratic candidate’s family, by his father’s lineage, originates from Kenya’s Luo tribe. Yet, there are elements of his Kenyan relationship that have not been explained or outlined in detail by the media.
“Abide by that basic precept in Matthew that whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do unto me,” Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama stated at a theological forum several months ago in Saddleback Church in Orange County, California. The sincerity of the senator’s words has come under scrutiny with the discovery of the senator’s youngest half-brother in Kenya. The Italian edition of Vanity Fair reported in August that, George Obama, 26, lives on less than a dollar a month, in stark contrast to the senator’s income of $4.2 million in 2007 as reported by the New York Times.
Described in passing in Sen. Obama’s autobiography as a “beautiful boy with a rounded head”, George Obama lives in a 6 foot by 10 foot aluminum-sided shack on the outskirts of Nairobi. The presidential candidate has met his half-brother by his father on two occasions: once when George was five and again on a tour of East Africa in 2006. George Obama says of the 2006 meeting, “It was very brief, we spoke for a few minutes. It was like meeting a complete stranger.”
Mr. Obama plans to attend a technical college soon but expounds on the large disparity between him and his older half-brother. “If anyone says something about my surname, I say we are not related. I am ashamed.”
His financial plight, however, is not his only concern. Huruma, George’s home on the outskirts of Nairobi, has been an all-too common site of violence and strife.
“Huruma is a tough place, last January during the elections there was rioting and six people were hacked to death. The police don’t even arrest you they just shoot you. I have seen two of my friends killed. I have scars from defending myself with my fists. I am good with my fists.”
Mr. Obama is not without assistance, though. Dinesh D’Souza, author of “What’s So Great about Christianity?”, and, Jerome Corsi, author of “The Obama Nation”, have both created funds for George Obama. D’Souza himself pledged $1000 while Dr. Corsi recently traveled to Kenya to personally deliver a check of $1000 to George Obama.
The exchange between Barack Obama and the now infamous “Joe the Plumber,” coupled with the senator’s apparent lack of the charity for even his own brother, raises serious questions about his belief in “sharing the wealth”. While the senator has neglected his relationship with his own brother, Sen. Obama has cultivated his associations with another Kenyan citizen, Raila Odinga. Mr. Odinga was a presidential candidate in the 2007 Kenyan election.
Odinga, a self-professed Marxist educated at East Germany’s Magdeburg University, met with Senator Obama in the U.S. in 2004, ’05, and ’06. Senator Obama also spent six days in Kenya with Mr. Odinga in August 2006.
While the trip was billed as a foreign relations excursion, Mr. Odinga and the senator were nearly inseparable. Obama’s presence with the Kenyan presidential candidate provided a major boost to Odinga’s campaign. Speaking at several Odinga rallies, Obama declared, “Kenyans are now yearning for change.”
“The [Kenyan] people have to suffer over corruption perpetrated by government officials,” Obama stated after a meeting with incumbent president Mwai Kibaki on August 25, 2006.
President Kibaki responded in a Newsweek article stating, “It is very clear that the senator [Obama] has been used as a puppet to perpetuate opposition politics.”
Oddly enough, the campaign slogan for Mr. Odinga was “Kenya’s agent for change”, a disturbing similarity to Obama’s campaign slogan of, “Change we can believe in”.
Shortly after the senator’s trip to Kenya, a Memorandum of Understanding dated August 29, 2008 was released between Raila Odinga and the National Muslim Leaders Forum. The blog that broke the story, AtlasShrugs, reports that the memorandum stated, in return for complete Muslim support and votes, Mr. Odinga would institute Shariah courts in all districts of Kenya, “impose a total ban on open-air gospel crusades by worshippers of the cross”, “outlaw gospel programs”, and close meat-packing plants associated with swine amongst several other requests. Following the discovery of this memorandum, a “clean” second version was released pledging the support of the National Muslim Leaders Forum in return for infrastructure and civil service assistance on behalf of the Kenyan government should Mr. Odinga be elected.
The election did not see things turn in complete favor of Raila Odinga. He lost the election on December 30th by 200,000 votes. Within hours, violence targeting Christians and members of the incumbent president’s tribe began. Numerous churches were burned to the ground, one with over 50 men, women, and children inside. Over 600 more were hacked to death outside during rioting and violence over a period of several days. Time Magazine reports Senator Obama was in phone contact during the New Hampshire primaries with Mr. Odinga, attempting to alleviate the violence. However, the senator was unable to contact the Kenyan president during the election strife. With over 500,000 displaced and 1,500 left dead, the Kenyan government created a new position within their government- “Prime Minister”. Mr. Odinga was sworn in as the first Kenyan Prime Minister on April 17, 2008.
While Mr. Odinga denies inciting or associating himself with the political strife, there is no record of any attempts made by him to quell the violence. There are, however, well-documented records alleging him of election rigging. Furthermore, a recent report documenting the election violence, released by the Kenyan government, charged Mr. Odinga’s campaign, including senior advisors, as the responsible party for the election violence.
There is little known about the origin of this relationship. However, in a BBC interview with Mr. Odinga in January of 2008, he stated, “Barack Obama’s father is my maternal uncle.” While the senator’s “Fight the Smears” website denies this claim, it should be noted that both Senator Obama’s father and Mr. Odinga are from the same tribe in Kenya. Jerome Corsi, while in Kenya, obtained disputed e-mails where Senator Obama refers to Odinga as “Brother”. The veracity of such documents is under challenge by the Obama campaign. In a response, Obama’s “Fight the Smears” website states, “The email is so obviously made up, it’s been openly mocked.” Earlier this month while attempting to stage a press conference in Kenya to release the contents of the documents and e-mails, Dr. Corsi was detained without explanation by Kenyan government authorities for six hours until he was deported to the United States.
The essence of Senator Obama’s relationship with Raila Odinga shows either poor judgment or complete ignorance. Nevertheless, the senator’s association and campaigning with a known Marxist is troublesome enough in itself. As the U.S. presidential election nears, Raila Odinga could join the ranks of Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers, and ACORN on a mounting list of discarded relationships left in the wake of Barack Obama’s politically expedient decisions. | https://medium.com/stanfordreview/barack-obamas-kenyan-connections-f038767f5ca4 | [] | 2016-12-08 02:55:22.384000+00:00 | ['Politics', 'Hillary Clinton'] | Title Barack Obama’s Kenyan ConnectionsContent Barack Obama’s Kenyan Connections Thomas Stilson course 2008 presidential election public become acquainted several Barack Obama’s family member past associate association however given publicity Democratic candidate’s family father’s lineage originates Kenya’s Luo tribe Yet element Kenyan relationship explained outlined detail medium “Abide basic precept Matthew whatever least brother unto me” Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama stated theological forum several month ago Saddleback Church Orange County California sincerity senator’s word come scrutiny discovery senator’s youngest halfbrother Kenya Italian edition Vanity Fair reported August George Obama 26 life le dollar month stark contrast senator’s income 42 million 2007 reported New York Times Described passing Sen Obama’s autobiography “beautiful boy rounded head” George Obama life 6 foot 10 foot aluminumsided shack outskirt Nairobi presidential candidate met halfbrother father two occasion George five tour East Africa 2006 George Obama say 2006 meeting “It brief spoke minute like meeting complete stranger” Mr Obama plan attend technical college soon expounds large disparity older halfbrother “If anyone say something surname say related ashamed” financial plight however concern Huruma George’s home outskirt Nairobi alltoo common site violence strife “Huruma tough place last January election rioting six people hacked death police don’t even arrest shoot seen two friend killed scar defending fist good fists” Mr Obama without assistance though Dinesh D’Souza author “What’s Great Christianity” Jerome Corsi author “The Obama Nation” created fund George Obama D’Souza pledged 1000 Dr Corsi recently traveled Kenya personally deliver check 1000 George Obama exchange Barack Obama infamous “Joe Plumber” coupled senator’s apparent lack charity even brother raise serious question belief “sharing wealth” senator neglected relationship brother Sen Obama cultivated association another Kenyan citizen Raila Odinga Mr Odinga presidential candidate 2007 Kenyan election Odinga selfprofessed Marxist educated East Germany’s Magdeburg University met Senator Obama US 2004 ’05 ’06 Senator Obama also spent six day Kenya Mr Odinga August 2006 trip billed foreign relation excursion Mr Odinga senator nearly inseparable Obama’s presence Kenyan presidential candidate provided major boost Odinga’s campaign Speaking several Odinga rally Obama declared “Kenyans yearning change” “The Kenyan people suffer corruption perpetrated government officials” Obama stated meeting incumbent president Mwai Kibaki August 25 2006 President Kibaki responded Newsweek article stating “It clear senator Obama used puppet perpetuate opposition politics” Oddly enough campaign slogan Mr Odinga “Kenya’s agent change” disturbing similarity Obama’s campaign slogan “Change believe in” Shortly senator’s trip Kenya Memorandum Understanding dated August 29 2008 released Raila Odinga National Muslim Leaders Forum blog broke story AtlasShrugs report memorandum stated return complete Muslim support vote Mr Odinga would institute Shariah court district Kenya “impose total ban openair gospel crusade worshipper cross” “outlaw gospel programs” close meatpacking plant associated swine amongst several request Following discovery memorandum “clean” second version released pledging support National Muslim Leaders Forum return infrastructure civil service assistance behalf Kenyan government Mr Odinga elected election see thing turn complete favor Raila Odinga lost election December 30th 200000 vote Within hour violence targeting Christians member incumbent president’s tribe began Numerous church burned ground one 50 men woman child inside 600 hacked death outside rioting violence period several day Time Magazine report Senator Obama phone contact New Hampshire primary Mr Odinga attempting alleviate violence However senator unable contact Kenyan president election strife 500000 displaced 1500 left dead Kenyan government created new position within government “Prime Minister” Mr Odinga sworn first Kenyan Prime Minister April 17 2008 Mr Odinga denies inciting associating political strife record attempt made quell violence however welldocumented record alleging election rigging Furthermore recent report documenting election violence released Kenyan government charged Mr Odinga’s campaign including senior advisor responsible party election violence little known origin relationship However BBC interview Mr Odinga January 2008 stated “Barack Obama’s father maternal uncle” senator’s “Fight Smears” website denies claim noted Senator Obama’s father Mr Odinga tribe Kenya Jerome Corsi Kenya obtained disputed email Senator Obama refers Odinga “Brother” veracity document challenge Obama campaign response Obama’s “Fight Smears” website state “The email obviously made it’s openly mocked” Earlier month attempting stage press conference Kenya release content document email Dr Corsi detained without explanation Kenyan government authority six hour deported United States essence Senator Obama’s relationship Raila Odinga show either poor judgment complete ignorance Nevertheless senator’s association campaigning known Marxist troublesome enough US presidential election nears Raila Odinga could join rank Jeremiah Wright Bill Ayers ACORN mounting list discarded relationship left wake Barack Obama’s politically expedient decisionsTags Politics Hillary Clinton |
190,803 | The New-Old Organizing Tool Perfect for Hillary Supporters | The New-Old Organizing Tool Perfect for Hillary Supporters
In recent campaigns, whether it’s a congressional campaign or presidential campaign, the fundamentals of voter contact are phoning and canvassing. It’s how I began as a volunteer (running a volunteer phone bank) and it’s what we measure in our contacts with voters leading up to elections. Voter contact is important. And, yet, every campaign is different and requires adaptation to meet the unique nature of each campaign. This year, as a supporter of Hillary Clinton, in addition to phoning for voter contact, I’ve been experimenting with hosting house parties — purposeful house parties — for Hillary, which leads me to say,
“If you support Hillary Clinton for President, then start hosting house parties.”
Last June I had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Stephanie Schriock of EMILY’s List, where she shared polling data on voter knowledge of Hillary. Most voters know who Hillary Clinton is and so she has very high name id. Surprisingly very few voters know what she’s done. We’re talking people who only think of her as the former First Lady, who don’t know about her full career as an attorney, child advocate, Children’s Defense Fund employee, US Senator from New York, and even as the Secretary of State in President Obama’s Cabinet.
I might have been skeptical of this statement had I not encountered this very phenomena at the 2008 caucuses. At my precinct caucus in 2008 a woman who was supporting then Senator Obama told me that, “being First Lady doesn’t qualify you to be President.” I recall my brain flashing to counter arguments like she’s been a senator longer than Barack Obama has been, and then flashed to the reality that this woman is not going to change her mind and I shouldn’t waste the short time we have to negotiate with someone who is already decided. That memory validated in a very personal way what Stephanie was telling us statistically. People need to know more about Hillary’s life experiences and that type of engagement takes more time than a phone call or talking with someone at their front door.
That was when I decided to host a house party for others who are supporting or interested in supporting Hillary Clinton. At the first house party in July my goal was to help educate people on Hillary’s bio, just the facts of who she is and what she has done. Ironically, to do so, I ended up expanding my knowledge of Hillary Clinton as well. (And here I thought I knew all about her.)
A former campaign colleague on another presidential caucus campaign created an episode of Jeopardy! where the topic was our candidate and facts about his career. It was fun and effective. As a campaign manager for congressional candidates, I used this and other games to help the campaign staff learn the information we needed to know.
Playing a fun game is a much better way to remember the information than reading a flat bio or listening to someone else read it.
For the July Hillary house party, I worked with another supporter to create the questions for the Jeopardy! board with the topic, Hillary Clinton. I was nervous about it because it’s one thing to tell people you’re working with that they “get” to play this game, and another thing to tell invited guests. Fortunately, they were all open to it. We formed two teams and offered old campaign pins as prizes. Everyone was engaged and brought their competitive spirit to the rounds. One person commented on leaving, “This is the first time I’ve actually learned something at a campaign house party.”
Since then, I’ve held a house party every month, with different people attending. September was another round of Jeopardy! with different categories, including adding information about the many different plans Hillary had rolled out during the summer months. Based upon questions from the participants, October was loosely styled like a trivia game, where the questions required higher level thinking skills and were focused on her policy plans.
November was the first of a series on caucus strategies, with a nod to the tradition from rural caucuses of a chili potluck. Unlike other caucus trainings, this one focused on reading the room, what to think about and how to use the information in front of you to inform the conversations with others in ways that will most help Hillary.
More importantly, when I’m calling Democrats in my precinct, I always tell them about some of the things going on in our own neighborhood and invite them to come to the next house party. It’s a great way to engage people in a conversation and to let them know that it’s happening here in their neighborhood. (And, yes, I do leave messages with my phone number and information about the next house party if no one answers the phone.)
If someone had told me a year ago that doing this would be helpful to Hillary Clinton’s campaign, I would have laughed and scoffed and probably said something like, “House parties are for fundraising, not for organizing.” Well, things change and hosting a house party for Hillary supporters is a good thing to do.
As Hillary supporters, we’re not just working to win the Iowa Caucuses or to secure the nomination, we want to see Hillary Clinton as our next president. Voters make their decisions on whom to support based on a variety of factors, including what influential friends know about a candidate. You, dear reader, can be that influential friend by hosting a house party. You’ll have fun and you’ll help Hillary.
As public and vocal supporters, we need to be well informed about our candidate and we need to help inform others. And we need to be open to doing what it takes to help others share our understanding of Hillary.
“If you support Hillary Clinton for President, then start hosting house parties.” | https://medium.com/@julieestauch/the-new-old-organizing-tool-perfect-for-hillary-supporters-98135821741a | ['Julie E. Stauch'] | 2015-11-23 21:01:29.367000+00:00 | ['Hillary Clinton', 'Iowa Caucus'] | Title NewOld Organizing Tool Perfect Hillary SupportersContent NewOld Organizing Tool Perfect Hillary Supporters recent campaign whether it’s congressional campaign presidential campaign fundamental voter contact phoning canvassing It’s began volunteer running volunteer phone bank it’s measure contact voter leading election Voter contact important yet every campaign different requires adaptation meet unique nature campaign year supporter Hillary Clinton addition phoning voter contact I’ve experimenting hosting house party — purposeful house party — Hillary lead say “If support Hillary Clinton President start hosting house parties” Last June opportunity hear presentation Stephanie Schriock EMILY’s List shared polling data voter knowledge Hillary voter know Hillary Clinton high name id Surprisingly voter know she’s done We’re talking people think former First Lady don’t know full career attorney child advocate Children’s Defense Fund employee US Senator New York even Secretary State President Obama’s Cabinet might skeptical statement encountered phenomenon 2008 caucus precinct caucus 2008 woman supporting Senator Obama told “being First Lady doesn’t qualify President” recall brain flashing counter argument like she’s senator longer Barack Obama flashed reality woman going change mind shouldn’t waste short time negotiate someone already decided memory validated personal way Stephanie telling u statistically People need know Hillary’s life experience type engagement take time phone call talking someone front door decided host house party others supporting interested supporting Hillary Clinton first house party July goal help educate people Hillary’s bio fact done Ironically ended expanding knowledge Hillary Clinton well thought knew former campaign colleague another presidential caucus campaign created episode Jeopardy topic candidate fact career fun effective campaign manager congressional candidate used game help campaign staff learn information needed know Playing fun game much better way remember information reading flat bio listening someone else read July Hillary house party worked another supporter create question Jeopardy board topic Hillary Clinton nervous it’s one thing tell people you’re working “get” play game another thing tell invited guest Fortunately open formed two team offered old campaign pin prize Everyone engaged brought competitive spirit round One person commented leaving “This first time I’ve actually learned something campaign house party” Since I’ve held house party every month different people attending September another round Jeopardy different category including adding information many different plan Hillary rolled summer month Based upon question participant October loosely styled like trivia game question required higher level thinking skill focused policy plan November first series caucus strategy nod tradition rural caucus chili potluck Unlike caucus training one focused reading room think use information front inform conversation others way help Hillary importantly I’m calling Democrats precinct always tell thing going neighborhood invite come next house party It’s great way engage people conversation let know it’s happening neighborhood yes leave message phone number information next house party one answer phone someone told year ago would helpful Hillary Clinton’s campaign would laughed scoffed probably said something like “House party fundraising organizing” Well thing change hosting house party Hillary supporter good thing Hillary supporter we’re working win Iowa Caucuses secure nomination want see Hillary Clinton next president Voters make decision support based variety factor including influential friend know candidate dear reader influential friend hosting house party You’ll fun you’ll help Hillary public vocal supporter need well informed candidate need help inform others need open take help others share understanding Hillary “If support Hillary Clinton President start hosting house parties”Tags Hillary Clinton Iowa Caucus |
190,804 | From now on, I’ll be leaning in! | I read Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg (SS) last weekend. I found it accessible, compulsive reading and surprisingly radical. I would recommend it to both women and men as it’s full of enlightening and useful insights as well as constructive advice.
A lot of what SS says chimed with me. I don’t believe we have perfect equality yet, but I certainly believe that I’ve had opportunities that weren’t available to my mother or her generation, let alone to women in less developed parts of the world. I am thankful to earlier generations of feminists for their work and for being born in the UK.
I was also brought up with the expectation that I would work and support myself; that my parents would support me through my education, but then the rest was up to me. Finding a rich husband wasn’t encouraged…nor discouraged for that matter. I am grateful to them for letting me discover my own path.
I do agree there are subtle differences in how girls are brought up and how we are treated in the workplace. “Benevolent sexism” Sheryl calls it. Girls are encouraged to be good and nice and not assert themselves too much, especially around boys. Women in powerful positions are judged far more harshly than their male counterparts by both men AND women. It always shocks me how appearance seems to matter so much more for women than for men for example. Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton and Angela Merkel all had to modify their appearance. John Prescott could certainly afford to, but never did!
But I also agree that we hold ourselves back, or don’t “lean in” as Sheryl would say. I can think of countless times when I let male colleagues dominate in meetings or didn’t put myself forward for things. I didn’t want to get noticed too much. I also tend to take on the supporting role, helping other people get on, avoiding the limelight in many ways. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made a good career out of this, but have a sneaking suspicion I could’ve done more had I pushed myself a bit harder and didn’t worry so much about what other people thought.
Changing ourselves is where we have absolute power to change. And change things in our own way. One of the things I’ve noticed recently is that women seem to support each other more. There are numerous groups both inside and outside organisations supporting women. Mentoring or being mentored has become a normal part of business practice (not just for women of course). And there are also plenty of good female role models these days, from businesswomen to politicians to journalists, academics and other public figures.
So I’m always shocked when women say they aren’t feminists and, apparently, only a quarter of us do. For me feminism means equality — social, political and economic. No more, no less. It isn’t aligned to any single individual or point of view. That would be like saying you aren’t a conservative because you don’t like a particular Minister, or you aren’t a socialist because you object to a position on a single policy. So let’s stop throwing baby out with the bathwater and get the feminist revolution moving again — our way! | https://blog.angelacademe.com/from-now-on-ill-be-leaning-in-12d420be0a7b | ['Angel Academe'] | 2016-07-23 12:07:10.336000+00:00 | ['Angela Merkel', 'Feminism', 'Hillary Clinton', 'Lean In'] | Title I’ll leaning inContent read Lean Sheryl Sandberg SS last weekend found accessible compulsive reading surprisingly radical would recommend woman men it’s full enlightening useful insight well constructive advice lot SS say chimed don’t believe perfect equality yet certainly believe I’ve opportunity weren’t available mother generation let alone woman le developed part world thankful earlier generation feminist work born UK also brought expectation would work support parent would support education rest Finding rich husband wasn’t encouraged…nor discouraged matter grateful letting discover path agree subtle difference girl brought treated workplace “Benevolent sexism” Sheryl call Girls encouraged good nice assert much especially around boy Women powerful position judged far harshly male counterpart men woman always shock appearance seems matter much woman men example Margaret Thatcher Hillary Clinton Angela Merkel modify appearance John Prescott could certainly afford never also agree hold back don’t “lean in” Sheryl would say think countless time let male colleague dominate meeting didn’t put forward thing didn’t want get noticed much also tend take supporting role helping people get avoiding limelight many way Don’t get wrong I’ve made good career sneaking suspicion could’ve done pushed bit harder didn’t worry much people thought Changing absolute power change change thing way One thing I’ve noticed recently woman seem support numerous group inside outside organisation supporting woman Mentoring mentored become normal part business practice woman course also plenty good female role model day businesswoman politician journalist academic public figure I’m always shocked woman say aren’t feminist apparently quarter u feminism mean equality — social political economic le isn’t aligned single individual point view would like saying aren’t conservative don’t like particular Minister aren’t socialist object position single policy let’s stop throwing baby bathwater get feminist revolution moving — wayTags Angela Merkel Feminism Hillary Clinton Lean |
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