McLean County League of Women Voters April-May NewsletterColleen Reynolds
This month's newsletter previews events about campaign finance reform, foreclosure mediation, a panel co-sponsored by Black Lives Matter, progress on community mental health improvements, plus a summary of two recent events. It's an interesting read.
McLean County League of Women Voters April-May NewsletterColleen Reynolds
This month's newsletter previews events about campaign finance reform, foreclosure mediation, a panel co-sponsored by Black Lives Matter, progress on community mental health improvements, plus a summary of two recent events. It's an interesting read.
Brown University - Black Alumni Reunion - Kickoff Event PresentationTiffani Scott
Brown University's Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) 2013 Black Alumni Reunion "Investing in Us: Past, Present and Future" took place on October 18 to 20, 2013. This presentation was shown at the Kick-off Event.
Brown University - Black Alumni Reunion - Kickoff Event PresentationTiffani Scott
Brown University's Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) 2013 Black Alumni Reunion "Investing in Us: Past, Present and Future" took place on October 18 to 20, 2013. This presentation was shown at the Kick-off Event.
Touchmark at Harwood Groves - September 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
The month of September is Healthy Aging® Month, and during the last week—Sept. 21 through 27—we are again hosting many activities to celebrate Active Aging Week.
Promoted by the International Council on Active Aging, the week focuses on the many positive things that people can do to change the way they age. This year’s theme is Let the Adventure Begin.
Goal! Food. Fitness. Fandom.
December 2013 - Read about technology leading Americans to healthy lifestyles, activists introducing city dwellers to the great outdoors and teenagers exposing the fashion industry’s unrealistic standards. Judge for yourself: Can USA become a soccer nation? Learn how space awakens a desire to send a craft to the moon, and take a tour of Mars with a sci-fi writer.
Read more: http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/ejusa.html#ixzz2iJgvkIVF
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Happiness and Wellbeing
• States of well-being
• Case study 1 : The wise Man of the gulf
• Case study 2 : Beach Man named Nation's happiest
• Happiness and Money
• Biology of happiness
• A story : Joy of giving is invaluable
Help fill the barrel Knit — or crochet — to keep others warmTouchmark
APPLETON, Wis. – Untold numbers of children and adults do not have the scarves, hats, and mittens to protect themselves against Wisconsin’s numbing-cold winters. To help those
in need bundle up and keep warm, residents of Touchmark on West Prospect in Appleton are calling on community members to join them in a year-long “Knitting for a Cause” effort.
Touchmark on Saddle Drive - September 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
The month of September is Healthy Aging® Month, and the last week—Sept. 21 through 27—we are again hosting many activities to celebrate Active Aging Week. This year’s theme is Aspire! Be Active Your Way to honor the joy in choosing your own path to a full life.
Promoted by the International Council on Active Aging, the week focuses on the many positive things that people can do to change the way they age.
We hope you can join us for any or all of the following events. Stay active with us every day of the week!
Touchmark at Coffee Creek - September 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
The month of September is Healthy Aging® Month, and the last week—Sept. 21 through 27—we are again hosting many activities to celebrate Active Aging Week. This year’s theme is Aspire! Be Active Your Way to honor the joy in choosing your own path to a full life.
Promoted by the International Council on Active Aging, the week focuses on the many positive things that people can do to change the way they age.
A full list of events is featured in the community calendar, but one important event is AARP Driver Safety Class. Join us Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 9 am to 3 pm. The instructor will help refresh your driving skills, share updated traffic rules, and give tips on how to adjust for changes in hearing/vision. We hope you can join us.
Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village - September 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
The month of September is Healthy Aging® Month, and during the last week—Sept. 21 through 27—we are again hosting many activities to celebrate Active Aging Week. This year’s theme is Aspire! Be Active Your Way to honor the joy in choosing your own path to a full life.
Promoted by the International Council on Active Aging, the week focuses on the many positive things that people can do to change the way they age.
A full list of events is featured in the community calendar, but one important event to start off the week is Senior Fitness and Balance Testing. Join us Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 10 am to 1 pm. It’s officially fall—and an ideal time to learn how you can minimize your risk of falling. We hope you can join us.
Touchmark on West Century - September 2014 NewsletterTouchmark
The month of September includes Healthy Aging® Month and Active Aging Week, and we are again hosting many activities. Aspire! Be active—and honor the joy in choosing your own path to a full life.
Active Aging Week focuses on the many positive things that people can do to change the way they age.
A full list of events is featured in the community calendar, but the fun starts with two fitness days in our club and concludes with a technology class. We hope you can join us!
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Core Web Vitals SEO Workshop - improve your performance [pdf]Peter Mead
Core Web Vitals to improve your website performance for better SEO results with CWV.
CWV Topics include:
- Understanding the latest Core Web Vitals including the significance of LCP, INP and CLS + their impact on SEO
- Optimisation techniques from our experts on how to improve your CWV on platforms like WordPress and WP Engine
- The impact of user experience and SEO
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
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4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
How to Use AI to Write a High-Quality Article that Ranksminatamang0021
In the world of content creation, many AI bloggers have drifted away from their original vision, resulting in low-quality articles that search engines overlook. Don't let that happen to you! Join us to discover how to leverage AI tools effectively to craft high-quality content that not only captures your audience's attention but also ranks well on search engines.
Disclaimer: Some of the prompts mentioned here are the examples of Matt Diggity. Please use it as reference and make your own custom prompts.
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
For too many years marketing and sales have operated in silos...while in some forward thinking companies, the two organizations work together to drive new opportunity development and revenue. This session will explore the lessons learned in that beautiful dance that can occur when marketing and sales work together...to drive new opportunity development, account expansion and customer satisfaction.
No, this is not a conversation about MQLs and SQLs. Instead we will focus on a framework that allows the two organizations to drive company success together.
The What, Why & How of 3D and AR in Digital CommercePushON Ltd
Vladimir Mulhem has over 20 years of experience in commercialising cutting edge creative technology across construction, marketing and retail.
Previously the founder and Tech and Innovation Director of Creative Content Works working with the likes of Next, John Lewis and JD Sport, he now helps retailers, brands and agencies solve challenges of applying the emerging technologies 3D, AR, VR and Gen AI to real-world problems.
In this webinar, Vladimir will be covering the following topics:
Applications of 3D and AR in Digital Commerce,
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Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
Everyone knows the power of stories, but when asked to come up with them, we struggle. Either we second guess ourselves as to the story's relevance, or we just come up blank and can't think of any. Unlocking Everyday Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing will teach you how to recognize stories in the moment and to recall forgotten moments that your audience needs to hear.
Key Takeaways:
Understand Why Personal Stories Connect Better
How To Remember Forgotten Stories
How To Use Customer Experiences As Stories For Your Brand
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
The Forgotten Secret Weapon of Digital Marketing: Email
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing, ever evolving industry--Influencers, Threads, X, AI, etc. But one of the most effective digital marketing tools is also one of the oldest: Email. Find out from two Houston-based digital experts how to maximize your results from email.
Key Takeaways:
Email has the best ROI of any digital tactic
It can be used at any stage of the customer journey
It is increasingly important as the cookie-less future gets closer and closer
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
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Come learn how YOU can Animate and Illuminate the World with Generative AI's Explosive Power. Come sit in the driver's seat and learn to harness this great technology.
Generative AI - Unleash Creative Opportunity - Peter Weltman
Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village - June 2014 Newsletter
1. TOUCHMARK AT MEADOW LAKE VILLAGE
THE{FULL}LIFE
June 2014
Touchmark’s Art Gala returns
People took in paintings, photography, drawings, and more as they talked with local artists about their
work during the recent open house and reception. The event launched the month-long art show. From
left: Alan Giltzow, artist Jim Chin, Barbara O’Meara, and Mary Lopez.
(cont.)
Boise and Meridian Make Forbes List of Best Places for Retirees
Forbes recently included Boise
and Meridian in its “top 25”
lists for retirees. Boise made the
list as a “city” and Meridian as
a “suburb.” Touchmark, located
between the two, is considered
the most comprehensive
retirement community in the
Treasure Valley. It reflects the
factors Forbes evaluated and
why retirees are attracted to
this area.
Dena Hughes moved to Boise
and Touchmark in July of 2013
from the Seattle area. Since
arriving, she is continuously
impressed by the cultural
offerings of the city. She
recently saw the production of
Wicked at the local auditorium,
which also looks out over the
Boise River with a backdrop
of the foothills. “The cultural
activities are marvelous,” she
says. “Plus, I love the sunshine.”
“The climate is what brought us
here, along with encouragement
from our daughter,” says
Washington transplant Gail
Schornak, together with her
husband Tom. “We wanted to
retain the Northwest style of
living, and we found that here
in Boise and at the Touchmark
community. Besides, Boise is
very easy to navigate, and we
can easily get to where we want
to go.”
The Forbes listings were
provided in alphabetical order,
with no ranking among the
cities or suburbs. To identify
the best 25, Forbes evaluated
more than 400 cities across
the country. Factors
2. (cont.) that were considered were weather—
Boise and Meridian are two of the colder climates
listed—overall cost of living, home prices compared
to national average, general state tax climates for
retirees, and employment opportunities, as some
retirees may continue to work part time.
The rankings used a variety of other independent
studies to gauge their research. Quality of life
resources, such as Bicycling Magazine, Walkscore.
com, and VolunteeringinAmerica.gov, all gave Boise
high rankings in their individual evaluations. By
compiling and evaluating the data, Forbes formed
the two lists of the best places for retirees.
“I am very close to the hospital; my favorite grocery
store recently opened downtown, and I have my own
gardening spaces,” says Idaho native Jim Moore.
He recently returned to Idaho after a long career in
the airline industry and 23 years in California. “The
Touchmark retirement community works well for
me, as it has all levels of care for a long life span.”
With nearly 100 acres, Touchmark is a lifestyle-
driven community that includes a golf course,
walking paths, fitness center, computer lab, easy
access to St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, and
living accommodations that range from single-
family cottages to lodge-style apartments. Service
options range from independent and assisted living
to enhanced assisted living, and memory care. Home
health and home care options also are available.
Currently, Touchmark is home to more than 370
people over the age of 55. Since its opening in
2003, Touchmark has grown significantly. Just
last September, the new three-story Targhee Lodge
opened. Already, approximately 80% of the 68
lodge homes are occupied. To read the full article
published by Forbes, follow this link: http://onforb.
es/1dwCcLE
“The climate is what brought us here, along with
encouragement from our daughter,” says Washington
transplant Gail Schornak, together with her husband
Tom. “We wanted to retain the Northwest style of
living, and we found that here in Boise and at the
Touchmark community. Besides, Boise is very easy to
navigate, and we can easily get to where we want to
go.”
Connect with community
On lot 19 (718 S Spelman Lane), this Adams cottage features 1,605 square feet and many updates,
including new carpet and paint and new stainless-steel appliances. The home also includes pull-out
drawers in pantry and kitchen cabinets, double-sided fireplace, closet organizers in all closets, double
sinks in master bathroom, cabinets and sink in laundry room, water softener, covered patio, two
bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. We invite you to tour Touchmark and take part in an
event or activity—and see how being part of a community can enrich your life.
3. Tai chi: balance for life
Pivot right, arms come down, chin is up … this is
just a small segment of movements that sound
simple enough. Yet combined with 23 others, these
slow-moving rhythms comprise a form. In total,
there are 108 movements, split into three sections
that each take 20 minutes to achieve. Welcome
to tai chi, a “moving meditation,” as described by
Boise instructor Jeff Vik, who has been teaching the
discipline for 33 years.
Tai chi improves agility and mobility, along with
offering a meditative and relaxation experience,
states a study in the January 2014 publication
of the Journal of American Geriatrics Society.
The abstract, titled Effect of Tai Chi on Cognitive
Performance in Older Adults: Systematic Review
and Meta-Analysis, researched the effects of tai chi
on older adults.
The research states that, “Physical activity
promotes increased vasculature and production of
neurotrophic factors, social engagement, and stress
reduction through meditation and relaxation.”
Jeff says tai chi is a whole-body exercise with
disciplined breathing that comes from the belly
rather than the chest. “Most importantly, it’s about
finding balance. It’s different for every person, yet tai
chi offers the opportunity to find balance in eating,
sleeping, stress, strength, and energy.”
He adds, “When older folks see their friends fall and
get hurt, their own bodies become defensive and
rigid. My job is to not only teach the rhythm of the
movement but also to be a cheerleader in helping
them find ways to get their bodies more relaxed and
balanced to move freely.”
May is Older Americans Month
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, one-third of Americans aged 65-plus
fall each year. Every 15 seconds, an older adult is
treated in the emergency room for a fall, and every
29 minutes, an older adult dies following a fall.
The reality that older adults are at a much higher
risk of unintentional injury and death than the rest
of the population is reflected in the theme for Older
Americans Month: “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.”
Increasingly, research has shown that tai chi can help
older adults improve their balance and reduce the
risk of falling.
“Tai chi is truly about relaxing and the process
of movement,” says Jeff. “This can be difficult,
particularly for seniors, whose bodies have a memory
bank of stress and energy.
“The more relaxed the body becomes, the better
blood flows, and breathing settles down. Ultimately,
the whole body adopts a better energy balance.”
Jeff offers ongoing intermediate and advanced tai chi
classes at Touchmark on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The advanced class starts at 2:15 p.m., and the
intermediate class begins at 3:15 p.m. A previous
introduction to tai chi is required.
His beginning classes are also held Tuesdays and
Thursdays—at 4:15 pm. Sessions run in six- to eight-
week cycles; the current one started after May 15.
Cost for all classes is $33 per month (or $5 each
session). To register, call 208-888-2277.
To read the research abstract from the Journal
of American Geriatrics Society, visit: http://
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.12611/
abstract