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Email Security. PHOTO: Cybercrime Magazine.
08 Dec Who's Winning The Email Security War?
Avanan soars by focusing on the cloud
– Eli Kirtman
Northport, N.Y. – Dec. 8, 2020
If there's one thing black hat and white hat hackers can agree on, it's that email is an adversary's path of least resistance.
"There is something very unique about email," says Gil Friedrich, founder and CEO at Avanan, a fledgling cybersecurity company in New York. "Anyone in the world can send anyone in your organization a message." He asserts that email gives us power and creates risk because it allows us to communicate without pre-approval or trust, ultimately empowering cybercriminals to manipulate users.
More than 90 percent of successful hacks and data breaches are initiated by phishing scams. Friedrich suggests this is because a human is on the other side trying to replicate legitimate email behavior. It is one of the toughest problems for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and security vendors to solve.
Cybercrime TV: Gil Friedrich, founder & CEO at Avanan
A mission to protect the world's inboxes
Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that 50 percent of the world's data will be stored in the cloud by 2025. We're talking about 100 zettabytes of data across public clouds, government-owned clouds, private clouds, and cloud storage providers.
"This exponential data growth provides incalculable opportunities for cybercriminals because data is the building block of the digitized economy," says Steve Morgan, founder of Cybersecurity Ventures and editor-in-chief at Cybercrime Magazine.
CISOs and security teams are burdened by conventional solutions that can't adapt to the cloud to effectively prevent cyberattacks. And pressures continue to mount as employees produce, access, and share more data remotely through cloud apps during COVID-19.
We can't ignore the massive growth of ransomware — the cybercriminal's "go-to method of attack" — which is expected to hit a business every 11 seconds and cost the world $20 billion (USD) by 2021. The adversary is notorious for injecting ransomware into phishing emails to infect computers (and mobile devices) and locking up files, often threatening complete destruction of data unless the organization pays the ransom.
Even the cloud-based security solutions of the world's largest email suppliers such as Microsoft fail to detect cyberattacks. Just in the past 24 hours (of writing this article) Avanan blocked 73,591 phishing attacks and 16,456 malware attacks missed by Microsoft ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), according to Avanan's threat detection tracker, which is updated daily.
Friedrich empathizes with any CISOs' plight around cyber threats. He encourages them to consider what will happen to the world after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fact is — whether we return to the office or not — our data lives in the cloud and we can't depend on obsolete or suboptimal solutions to protect it.
Avanan, listed at No. 171 on the prestigious Deloitte 2020 Technology Fast 500 as the fastest-growing email security company in North America, swelled 686 percent over the past year. Their success, according to Friedrich, is driven by a combination of natural market growth, the rise in COVID-era cloud security threats, and a talented team dedicated to solving a very dangerous problem.
The bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity.
– Eli Kirtman is a freelance writer based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
About Avanan
Avanan is a cloud email security platform that pioneered and patented a new approach to prevent sophisticated attacks.
We use APIs to scan for phishing, malware, and data leakage in the line of communications traffic. This means we catch threats missed by Microsoft while adding a transparent layer of security for the entire suite and other collaboration tools like Slack.
To learn more, visit Avanan.com.
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Cisco Systems - Technical Support: How can we configure the Route patterns in Call manager without RGL?
How can we configure the Route patterns in Call manager without RGL?
We would like to set that all calls to a specific destination, were commuted to a Gateway A, and if all lines are busy, these calls are switched by Gateway B.
We had thought to create a Route Group List with the two Routers (GW 10.201.30.250 and 172.17.20.10), but the actual configuration of the Route Patterns in the Call Manager, is using the Gateways in the configuration of Route Pattern (in the configuration RGL are not set).
How can we configure this requirements without RGL?
If the lines in the Gateway A are busy the call is switched to the Gateway B? Or this is achieved only by setting RGL?
A/ You can not have two identical route patterns on the same partition.
Q/ We had thought to create a Route Group List with the two Routers (GW 10.201.30.250 and 172.17.20.10), but the actual configuration of the Route Patterns in the Call Manager, is using the Gateways in the configuration of Router Pattern (in the configuration RGL are not set).
Q/ If the lines in the Gateway A are busy the call is switched to the Gateway B? Or this is achieved only by setting RGL?
A/ If your gateways are H.323, there's a way to achieve redundancy without involving Call Manager. This is done with redundant dial peers. I do not recommend it because that will not achieve the highest possible redundancy for your calls. For example, if gateway A is down, calls would never be routed to router B. However, if you configure a route list then Call Manager will be able to route your calls to gateway B without problem.


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AHSRA MISSION
The purpose of the Arizona High School Rodeo Association (AHSRA) and Arizona Junior High School Rodeo Association (AJHSRA) is to promote high school and junior high Rodeo on a statewide scale and work towards bringing statewide recognition to the sport of Rodeo. The AHSRA and AJHSRA strive to promote professional conduct and good sportsmanship at various Rodeos events.
Our mission is to offer kids in grades 5th-12th a chance to be competitive student athletes at the highest level of competition in their region, across Arizona and on a national level for championships and thousands of dollars in scholarships. We also encourage students to continue in school and to improve his or hers education.
This organization helps prepare these young athletes for the next level of Rodeo. We are a family-oriented organization which encourages scholastic achievement through the high standards it holds for its members as students in the classroom and sportsmen in the arena.
NHSRA
The National High School Rodeo Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the development of sportsmanship, horsemanship and the character in the youth of our country through the sport of rodeo. Created by Texas educator and rodeo contestant Claude Mullins, the NHSRA held its first finals in Hallettsville, Texas, Aug. 25-27, 1949. The NHSRA membership consists of over 10,500 members from 41 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia.
The National High School Rodeo Association is governed by National Directors (one representative from each state/provincial association). These volunteer board members are dedicated to the success of the NHSRA and the youth of North America. They also take the responsibility for the planning of the National High School Finals Rodeo each year.
The NHSRA, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has a full-time staff that conducts the day-to-day business of the association. This professional staff is available to assist with sponsorship programs, answer questions and provide for the needs of the association's membership.


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Bring the Magic of Halloween to Your Relationship Every Day
Dressing up on the spookiest night of the year is just the beginning.
Although Halloween costumes may not be your first thought when it comes to spicing up your relationship, costume companies want to change that.
They hope that you'll use that costume again and again.
Not just at Halloween or fancy dress parties…
But at home with your man.
Even Established Couples Need Mystery
It's a clichéd solution to that perennial problem:
How do you feel energized and excited by the same person you've been with for years?
You know each other inside and out. You know all of his moves. You can predict what he'll say before he opens his mouth.
You've exchanged the excitement of novelty for the predictability of commitment.
For some couples, the warmth and comfort of familiarity is enough.
But psychotherapist Esther Perel believes we enter a danger zone when we think we know everything there is to know about our partner.
"Love enjoys knowing everything about you; desire needs mystery," she writes in Mating in Captivity.
Love likes to shrink the distance that exists between me and you, while desire is energized by it… [D]esire requires ongoing elusiveness. It is less concerned with where it has already been than passionate about where it can still go. But too often, as couples settle into the comforts of love, they cease to fan the flame of desire. They forget that fire needs air."
Celebrate Your Differences
How can you be mysterious to someone who's seen you bleary-eyed at 6am, ugly crying, or coughing and red-nosed with a cold?
You've seen each other at your most vulnerable. You know each other's secrets. You rarely talk for hours anymore, because you've said almost everything there is to say.
That's the work of love. Love brings you together.
Now it's time to do the work of desire…
By honoring the distance between you.
Are there parts of you that he will never fully understand?
Perhaps he doesn't understand your love for '80s music, or what you do with all those pots and tubes in the bathroom cupboard. Perhaps there are parts of yourself that you've never fully shared with him, because you don't feel they're relevant to your life together.
Those areas of difference don't threaten your togetherness. They keep your attraction alive.
Couples who are identical twins in every way—they do everything together, think the same way about everything, and fit together like peanut butter and jelly—can struggle to maintain desire.
We want what we can't ever fully possess.
So if you've given him everything … and shrunk who you are so that there are no jagged edges in the perfect fit of your relationship … you may have swapped the heat of desire for the coolness of harmony.
Which Brings Us to Halloween
Most of the couples I know love to dress up for Halloween.
They're into it as much as their kids. (They're into it even if they don't have kids!)
Well, it's fun, for starters. 😉
But it also does something for their relationship that Esther Perel would recognize.
For those few hours on Halloween night, a couple is mysterious to each other again.
They're pretending to be someone else. They're dressed in a way that makes them almost unrecognizable. They're saying or doing things that they'd normally NEVER say or do—and no one is judging them.
In normal life, your partner might feel startled if you suddenly started behaving more seductively or more demanding.
But when you're dressed up, he takes those changes in stride. He sees a new side to you. He may not want you to always act that way…
But for a brief time, it's invigorating.
The Magic of Halloween (without the Costumes)
You don't need a prop like a costume to give you permission to explore different sides of yourself with your partner.
It's okay to surprise him.
It's okay to behave in ways he doesn't expect from you.
It's okay to try something different. To be a bit bolder. To experiment with different tastes. To explore things your partner can't or won't share with you.
That distance won't tear you apart. It will fuel desire.
Relationships thrive on a balance of togetherness and separation, intimacy and distance, sameness and difference.
Do you feel as if you have a good balance in your relationship? Let us know in the comments!
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Could Your House Be Causing Allergies and Asthma?
By: Claire Gagné
in Healthy Home, Indoor Allergies
From the Allergic Living archives.
We've sealed ourselves indoors with a toxic stew of gases, dust and mold. Home is just not so sweet any more.
As a kid, Michele Chase had severe asthma attacks, which her family put down to the polluted air in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto. But when, at the age of 10, she moved with her family to Fredericton, New Brunswick, a city with a population of only 50,000, Chase's bouts of asthma surprisingly did not improve.
Her chest would become tight and she'd wheeze so hard she couldn't catch a breath, despite a daily course of medication. Her family became acquainted with the local ER department.
But there was a difference in Fredericton: many of her asthma flareups started within the family home. For years, she couldn't figure out the exact trigger. But Chase, now 28, today is certain she knows the spark for her childhood agony.
Asthma attacks triggered by home's poor indoor air
Three years ago she helped her mother renovate the family home. As they were replacing the gyprock and paneling in the basement, they made an unsettling discovery. Thick, oozing black fungus had completely covered the back side of the gyprock and had permeated the insulation.
While they knew the basement was always damp, they had been completely unaware of the health hazard hidden behind the walls. Chase is thankful her bedroom was not in the basement, but notes, "if it's in the home, it's still in what you breathe."
In Ottawa, Susan Clemens can relate. She watched with increasing distress as Angela,* her young daughter, suffered frightening asthma attacks between the years 2002 and 2004. The family was living in a "maisonette" with 12 apartments connected to a central hallway.
The building's owners were busily renovating units, and every time a tenant moved out, they would resurface the floor in the vacated unit. Chemical fumes permeated the building, and the Clemens' immediate neighbour was a smoker, so the family was also breathing in second-hand smoke.
Angela was not a wheezer, but during attacks the skin between the toddler's ribs and collarbone would suck in as she struggled to breathe. Her lips would turn blue, and she'd break into a sweat. Angela was diagnosed with asthma at 12 months, but didn't see a respirologist until she was 3.
He questioned Clemens and her husband about their lifestyle. When they explained about the apartment renovations, he immediately connected that to their daughter's health. "That's one of your big problems," she recalls him saying. And then the life-changing words: "You have to move."
How a home's indoor air can cause allergies and asthma
Such instances are far from unique. While most North Americans still think of smog as the most serious form of air pollution, a more toxic chemical stew is often found in the air we breathe inside our homes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency labels indoor air one of the Top Five environmental health risks, up there with polluted drinking water.
The bad environment in our households starts with polluted air from the outdoors, which is often not cycled effectively in and out of tightly sealed and energy-efficient homes. Trapped, "the pollutant levels may be two to five times higher inside than outside, and in some cases, 100 times higher," says Tom Kelly, director of the EPA's Indoor Environments Division.
Then the homeowners mix in other chemicals: pesticides, perhaps cigarette smoke, air fresheners, hairspray, perfume and cleaning supplies. Thrown into the invisible concoction are the gases given off by furnishings or paint. Add animal dander, dust mites and mold – those ubiquitous biological allergy triggers – and suddenly there's new meaning to the term "the fresh outdoors."
Who is harmed by indoor air pollution?
Polluted indoor air "can be a very high risk for children, for elderly people, and for folks with diseases such as asthma," says Kelly. In Canada, asthma is responsible for 10 per cent of all hospital admissions for children under the age of 4. The thought that our homes, our safe havens, can at times be to blame, is sobering.
To get a reading on just how bad household air is becoming a company that designs indoor air monitors, AirAdvice, worked with a network of heating, air conditioning, and air quality professionals to collect and analyze about 1.3 billion air samples from nearly 50,000 homes in the U.S. and Canada between 2004 and 2006.
Its survey showed 96.7 per cent of the homes generating an "alert", that is, a level outside the recommended range for one of: particle allergens (dust, dander and pollen); chemical pollutants; carbon dioxide; temperature; humidity; and carbon monoxide. Eighty-three per cent of the homes had two or more alerts.
*Child's name has been changed.
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Hi, I have a morgage with TD Bank. What is the differencr between paying extra monthly morgage payments versus paying extra principle payments each month?
Thanks for reaching us on TD Helps, Thomas. We'd be happy to clarify. When you make extra monthly payments to your mortgage, your payments will be applied to the amount you owe next in your billing cycle paying both principle and interest. Making an extra payment to your principle balance will reduce the amount you owe on your loan potentially helping you save money in interest in the future. If you would like to make a payment to your principle balance, we ask that you contact us directly for assistance. You are able to do so 24/7 by dialing 800-937-5020. After account verification, our Financial Solutions Group Representatives will be happy to help you make a principle payment. Similarly, you are able to visit a TD Store during lobby hours for assistance. To take a look at TD Stores near you please visit http://bit.ly/TDStores. If you have already scheduled an extra payment and would like it to be applied to the principle only, feel free to call us using the number above or by visiting a TD Store. We hope this helps, Thomas and have a great day!


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Society for Textual Scholarship
2020 STS Conference Registration
Past Conference Programs
Textual Cultures
Board Members and Information
STS Prizes and Awards
STS Constitution
STS Bylaws
THE SOCIETY FOR TEXTUAL SCHOLARSHIP
I. Name
1. The name of the Society shall be the Society for Textual Scholarship (the "Society"). The Society has been incorporated in the State of New York as SOCIETY FOR TEXTUAL SCHOLARSHIP, INC.
II. Purpose
1. The purpose of this Society shall be the advancement of textual scholarship, with particular reference to interdisciplinary approaches to such studies and related educational matters.
III. Membership
1. Any person interested in the purposes of the Society may be admitted to membership by payment of dues as established by the Executive Committee and may be continued as a member by such payment.
IV. Officers
1. The elected Officers of the Society shall be the President, the Executive Director, the Secretary, the Web Secretary and the Treasurer. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may not be held simultaneously by the same person.
2. Each elected Officer shall serve for a term of Three (3) years. The term of each officer begins on January 1st of the year following his/her election, except in the case of an Officer elected to replace an Officer who is unable to serve his/her full term, in which case the term of such replacement Officer commences immediately upon election and ends upon the expiration of the term of the Officer whom he/she shall have replaced.
V. Executive Committee
1. There shall be an Executive Committee, composed of the Officers, plus Twelve (12) individuals elected as members plus such ex officio members as are specified in the Bylaws.
2. Four members of the Executive Committee shall be elected each year for a term of three years, to begin on January 1st of the year following their election, except that in the first year of corporate existence, the Executive Director, the Secretary, the Web Secretary and the Treasurer, and Four (4) other Members of the Executive Committee, each shall be elected for a term of Three (3) Years; Four (4) of the other Members of the Executive Committee each shall be elected for a term of Two (2) Years; and Four (4) of the other Members of the Executive Committee each shall be elected for a term of One (1) Year. In the Second Year of corporate existence, the position for each member of the Executive Committee who was previously elected for a term of One (1) Year shall be filled by the election of a Member for a term of Three (3) Years. In the Third Year of corporate existence, the position for each Member of the Executive Committee who was initially elected for a term of Two (2) Years shall be filled by the election of a member for a term of Three (3) Years. In the Fourth Year of corporate existence and in all Years thereafter, the position of each Member of the Executive Committee whose term has expired shall be filled by the election of a member to serve for a term of Three (3) Years, so that One-Third (1/3) of the Members of the Executive Committee (other than the Executive Director, the Secretary, the Web Secretary and the Treasurer) shall be elected annually.
3. The Executive Committee may appoint other ex officio members.
VI. Fiscal Year
1. The fiscal year shall begin on January 1st.
VII. Annual Meeting
1. The Society shall hold an Annual Meeting at such place and time as the Executive Committee shall determine. If an Annual Meeting cannot be held, any retiring elected Officers and the retiring members of the Executive Committee shall continue to serve until such time as an election by mail ballot can be held.
VIII. Dissolution
1. The Society shall be dissolved by a mail vote of two-thirds of the membership in good standing after the matter has been moved and discussed at the Annual Meeting in two consecutive years. Thereupon, the Society shall take steps to dissolve the corporation pursuant to the laws of the State of New York.
2. In the event of dissolution, all the remaining assets and property of the corporation shall, after necessary expenses thereof, be distributed to another organization or organizations exempt under IRC 501(c)(3), or corresponding provision of any Federal tax laws or to the Federal Government, or State or Local Government for a public purpose, subject to the approval of a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
IX. Miscellaneous
Notwithstanding any other provisions contained herein, the following shall apply:
1. The Corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in IRC 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under IRC 501(c)(3) or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws.
2. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member, trustee, director, officer of the corporation, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the corporation), and no member, trustee, officer of the corporation or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets on dissolution of the corporation.
3. No substantial activities of the corporation shall be carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided by IRC 501[h]) or participating in, or intervening in (including the publication or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate or candidates for public office.
4. In any taxable year in which the corporation is a private foundation as described in IRC 509(a), the corporation shall distribute its income for said period at such time and manner as not to subject it to tax under IRC 4942, and the corporation shall not (a) engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in IRC 4941(d), retain any excess business holdings as defined in IRC 4943(c), (b) make any investments in such manner as to subject the corporation to tax under IRC 4944, or (c) make any taxable expenditures as defined in IRC 4945(d) or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws.
X. Indemnification of Executive Committee
1. Any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to any action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, by reason of the fact that such person, testator, or intestate is or was a member of the Executive Committee shall be indemnified by the Society to the full extent permitted by law.
XI. Amendments
1. Amendments to this Constitution must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee and ratified by a majority vote of members in good standing who respond to a mail ballot.
Adopted 17 April 1981
Revised 14 May 1999
Revised February 2005
Become a member of the Society! For more information click here.
The registration site for the 2020 STS Conference at UPenn is now online here.
2019 STS Prizes and Awards


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Brazil has participated in all the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics since the beginning in 1985 IAAF World Indoor Games. Brazil won a total of 17 medals (5 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze). Brazil is 26th on the all time medal table.

Medalists

Source:

Medal tables

By championships

By event

By gender

Best Finishes

Men

Women

See also
 Brazil at the World Championships in Athletics
 Brazil at the Olympics
 Brazil at the Pan American Games

References

Indoor Championships in Athletics
Nations at the World Athletics Indoor Championships

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Crystal R. Albers/Business Farmer Dr. Greg McKee, professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, speaks on the importance of cooperatives at the sixth-annual WESTCO Producers Conference last week.
GERING, Neb. – Area farmers and ranchers heard updates on a range of topics, from new legislation to the future of beans and peas, at the sixth-annual WESTCO Producers Conference last week.
Several speakers hosted presentations at the Gering Civic Center on Thursday, including University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professor Dr. Greg McKee and New Alliance merchandiser Jon Sperl.
McKee reported on the importance of cooperatives to rural communities, such as creating benefits as a membership. To this point, he said the relatively new Section 199A deduction – which allows cooperatives to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income – only exists because of cooperatives and offers financial benefits and the opportunity to provide farmers with more efficient service.
"You should be very excited about the health of Nebraska cooperatives," McKee said.
Sperl spoke on the current and projected status of bean and pea markets, saying tariff issues will have to be resolved and have "cost millions and millions and millions of dollars in inefficiencies in the marketplace.
"The good news, around the world, though – pea protein consumption is increasing, pet food demand is growing … India's needs cannot be met without North American supplies," he said.
If and when tariffs are removed, Sperl reminded producers of the urgency of making market decisions, explaining "shipping lanes are only so wide.
"We've got to remember what the (person who's) buying our products is saying," he said.
Western Cooperative Company (WESTCO) was organized in 1942 when 10 individuals put up 10 dollars each to form the equity used to purchase a gas station, according to WESTCO's website. Visit the page for news, market overviews, U.S. Department of Agriculture reports, and more.
Area farmers and ranchers heard updates on a range of topics, from new legislation to the future of beans and peas, at the sixth-annual WESTCO Producers Conference last week.


With such tremendous extendibility, Supersaturated offers the widest range of effects possible while being extremely economical to use. This unique acrylic paint is packaged in concentrated form but is designed to be diluted with water, at least 1:1 and as much as 15:1. It achieves vibrant, opaque color fields on porous and non-porous surfaces and bright, translucent washes where the color remains as intense as aniline dyes, without the health hazards.


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"""
Fetches current weather based on IP location

Example Usage:
weather
"""

import requests

def weather():
    """main program"""

    # Fetch IP for city data
    try:
        url = "http://ip-api.com/json"
        request = requests.get(url)
        if request.status_code == 200:
            data = request.json()
            location = data['zip']
    except requests.exceptions.RequestException:
        print("Location not found")
        exit(1)

    apixu_key = "6510b92495fd472ca30155709172803&q"
    api_url = "https://api.apixu.com/v1/current.json?key={}={}".format(
        apixu_key, location)

    # Feed city for weather info
    if data["status"] == "success":
        request = requests.get(api_url)
        if request.status_code == 200:
            data = request.json()
            printer(data)
    elif data["status"] == "fail":
        print("City not found")
        exit(1)

def printer(data):
    """Displays information from json pulled from site"""

    print("-----------------------")
    print("City:\t\t{[name]}".format(data["location"]))
    print("Temp:\t\t{[temp_f]}°F".format(data["current"]))
    print("Feels Like:\t{[feelslike_f]}°F".format(data["current"]))
    print("Humidity:\t{[humidity]}%".format(data["current"]))
    print("Wind Speed:\t{[wind_mph]} mph".format(data["current"]))
    print("Condition:\t{[condition][text]}".format(data["current"]))
    print("-----------------------")

weather()

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Summer is here! Join us from 4-7PM for our monthly Sunset on the Patio events kicking off week long cocktail features. Events are free and feature special priced cocktails, flights and bites. Complimentary spirit tastings* for the first half hour and event long spirit education.
*Limit of 1/4 oz per tasting not to exceed 3 tastings per person per day.


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// SmileJig.cpp - editor jig definition for Smiley entity

#include "StdAfx.h"
#include "StdArx.h"

#include <aced.h>
#include <geassign.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <adslib.h>
#include <dbapserv.h>

#include "AdskDMgr.h"

#include "..\SmileyDb\AsdkSmiley.h"
#include "SmileJig.h"

ACRX_DEFINE_MEMBERS( AsdkSmiley );

class JigVariables
{
public:
	JigVariables(){ m_lastRadius = 0.0; };
	double m_lastRadius;
};

AsdkDataManager< JigVariables > jigDataMgr;

SmileyJig::SmileyJig(
    const AcGePoint3d& p,
    const AcGeVector3d& n)
{
    mpSmiley = (AsdkSmiley*)AsdkSmiley::desc()->create();
    mpSmiley->setDatabaseDefaults();
    mpSmiley->setCenter( p );
    mpSmiley->setNormal( n );
}

// This is the main jig method, which acquires the appropriate information to define the smiley
//
void
SmileyJig::start()
{
    char messBuf[80];

    if ( jigDataMgr.docData().m_lastRadius > 0.0 )
        sprintf( messBuf, "\nRadius <%.4f>: ", jigDataMgr.docData().m_lastRadius );
    else
        sprintf( messBuf, "\nRadius: ", jigDataMgr.docData().m_lastRadius );

    setDispPrompt( messBuf );
    AcEdJig::DragStatus stat = drag();

    if ( kNormal == stat ){
        jigDataMgr.docData().m_lastRadius = mradius;
        append();
    }
    else {
        delete mpSmiley;
    }
    mpSmiley = NULL;
}

AcEdJig::DragStatus
SmileyJig::sampler()
{
    double dist;

    setUserInputControls( ( UserInputControls )
        ( kNullResponseAccepted | kAccept3dCoordinates |
          kGovernedByOrthoMode  | kDontUpdateLastPoint ));

    DragStatus stat = acquireDist( dist, mpSmiley->center() );
    if ( kNull == stat ){
        mradius = jigDataMgr.docData().m_lastRadius;
        stat = kNormal;
    }
    else if ( kNormal == stat ) {
        if (0.0 >= dist)
            stat = kOther;
        else {
            // save new radius for later update of our entity
            if ( dist != mradius )
                mradius = dist;
            else
                stat = kNoChange;
        }
    }
    return stat;
}

Adesk::Boolean
SmileyJig::update()
{
    mpSmiley->scaleRadius( mradius );
    return Adesk::kTrue;
}

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She Persisted
Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted.
Throughout United States history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted.
She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small.
With vivid, compelling art by Alexandra Boiger, this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn't give up on their dreams. Persistence is power.
This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor--and one special cameo.
Praise for She Persisted
★ " A] lovely, moving work of children's literature and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women's voices have made themselves emphatically heard." --Booklist
" She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way." --Family Circle
"We can't wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too." --Bustle
"A message we all need to hear." --Scary Mommy
"This will be a great read for kids (especially young girls)." --Romper
"We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton's new book to help remind kids everywhere that the fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice." --Amy Poehler's Smart Girls
Chelsea Clinton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game; Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton, Grandma's Gardens and Gutsy Women; and, with Devi Sridhar, Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why? She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband, Marc, their children and their dog, Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton.
Alexandra Boiger has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer and the Max and Marla books, which she also wrote. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, Andrea, daughter, Vanessa, and two cats, Luiso and Winter. You can visit Alexandra Boiger online at alexandraboiger.com.


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Sales | 12 min read
The Ridiculously Successful Way to Introduce Yourself Over Email
Written by Aja Frost @ajavuu
HubSpot also recommends upgrading your email signature using our free Email Signature Generator.
Writing an email to a stranger is easy. Writing an email to a stranger that gets a response? Not so easy. The typical professional gets so many messages on a daily basis it's a feat if they even open yours -- let alone reply.
Luckily, at HubSpot, we know a lot about effective emails. Here are our best tips for introducing yourself over email.
How to Introduce Yourself in an Email
Write a compelling subject line.
Tailor your greeting to the industry and situation.
Make your first line about them.
Explain why you're reaching out.
Provide value for them.
Include a call-to-action.
Say "thanks" and sign off.
Follow up with them.
1. Write a compelling subject line.
Persuade your recipient to open your email with a compelling subject line. Piquing their curiosity is key; unlike a message from someone whose name they recognize, there's no guarantee they'll read yours unless it grabs their attention.
Take a look at the subject lines that have convinced HubSpotters to click. And take a look at a few of the best subject lines we've seen here:
Networking subject lines:
"Beers on me?"
"Can I buy you lunch?"
"No such thing as a free lunch (until now?)"
"Long-time [listener, reader, fan], first-time emailer"
Sales subject lines:
"Do you have an online course for [book]?"
"40% growth in 3 months -- wow"
"Have you considered Twitter ads?"
"Hello from [company]"
Job search subject lines:
"Curious what working at [company] is like"
"Are you looking for a [job title]?"
"Saw [company's] hiring a [job title]"
2. Tailor your greeting to the industry and situation.
It might be one word, but the greeting you opt for makes a difference. If you're emailing someone in a conservative industry, like finance or government, go with the traditional "Dear." If you're emailing someone in a more relaxed industry, such as tech, media, travel, or fashion, use "Hi," "Hello," or even "Hey."
Picking a greeting they're familiar with shows you've done your research.
As for the second part of the salutation: Their name. I recommend referring to them by first name. These days, that's the norm across industries.
Steer clear of "[First name] [last name]", which sounds stilted and robotic, and "Mr./Mrs./Ms. [last name]", which makes you seem young.
3. Make your first line about them.
The opening line is one of the most important parts of an introduction email. Here's where you try to establish relevance. If you succeed, you give your recipient a reason to keep reading.
Even though your first instinct is probably saying something about you -- such as "My name is X and I'm reaching out because …" -- this will quickly cause their eyes to glaze over.
Here are some equally bad first sentences:
"We've never met, but …"
"You don't know me, but …"
"I'm a complete stranger, but …"
Never highlight the fact you're a stranger -- it's like telling your recipient your email will probably be irrelevant.
Instead, you want to lead with something about them. After all, most people like talking about themselves more than any other topic.
HubSpotters loved these openers:
"I noticed you manage one of the software teams at HubSpot."
"Just saw your post at the HubSpot blog about organizing posting calendar in terms of topic clusters."
"Have you ever thought about turning your book into an online course? Or creating an online course based on the same topic as your book?"
"I'm inspired by the work you've done, not to mention your unique career."
"I've never learned so much from a single piece of content."
Want more inspiration for your salutation? Check out these email opening lines and greetings that put "Hi, my name is" to shame.
4. Explain why you're reaching out.
Now that you've stimulated their interest and genuinely complimented them, it's time to connect the dots.
For example, let's say you're hoping to set up a networking meeting so you can learn more about their role (and potentially get a job referral).
If your first line is "You've done an impressive job at [company] building [X strategy] and revamping [Y program]", your second line might be, "I'm considering a career in [person's field] and would love to buy you coffee so I can learn more about it from an expert."
Or perhaps your goal is booking a sales call. Your first line might be "I see you host several campus events per year," and your second could be "I work with companies like Facebook and Google to help promote their college recruitment events."
The key is making your explanation as relevant to your recipient as possible. You want them to feel special -- not like one person on a list of 100 that you're emailing. And always make sure you're writing sales emails prospect's actually want to read using this five-step process.
5. Provide value for them.
Before you ask for anything, you need to provide value. Thanks to the principle of reciprocity, receiving value makes people want to return the favor.
In Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Dr. Robert B. Cialdini describes a study in which an unknowing test subject received a can of soda from the researcher. The soda cost $0.50.
Later, the same researcher asked the participant to buy $5 worth of raffle tickets. Agreement rates were much higher than for participants who didn't get any soda.
A thoughtful, authentic compliment can definitely provide value, so if you've already said something nice in your first few lines, you don't necessarily need to do more. However, it doesn't hurt to go a little further. Here are some ideas:
Review their book on Amazon, Goodreads, etc., and share the link
Recommend an article they might find helpful
Suggest a useful app or tool
Offer to introduce them to someone who they'd benefit from knowing
6. Include a call-to-action.
The final piece of the puzzle? Your call-to-action (CTA). Remove as much friction from your ask as possible; if you want them to meet with you, for example, provide a link to your meetings tool so they can instantly see when you're both available and book a time. Or if you want them to review a post you've written, include the attachment so they can immediately read it.
Take a look at these sample lines:
"Would you be willing to comment on the LinkedIn post I wrote? It would be great to have your unique perspective (and hopefully get some discussion going)."
"If you're thinking about how Greener could apply the concepts in the guide, I have some ideas I'd love to share. Here's the link to my calendar: [Link]."
"Are you open to answering a few questions about your experience working at HubSpot? Happy to chat over phone or email, whatever's more convenient."
Try to strike a balance between polite and confident. Phrases like, "I know you're busy, but …", "I'd normally never ask, however …", "You probably don't have time, so …", "It would mean the world to me …" and "I'll be forever in your debt if …" make you seem desperate -- and suggest your recipient would be massively inconveniencing themselves by saying yes.
Because you're reaching out to a stranger, your request shouldn't be that excessive or unreasonable. If it is, that's a completely separate issue. Don't hurt your chances of a "yes" by sounding insecure.
7. Say "thanks" and sign off.
No need to write anything more. The best emails are short, sweet, and concise. After all, extra information or unnecessary details lessen the probability your recipient will actually read the email -- they'll be too put off by its length. You also run the risk of distracting them from what actually matters.
With that in mind, say "thanks," "thank you," or "thanks so much" (depending on the size of your request), and add your name. Looking for more sign off ideas? Try one of these powerful email closing lines that'll intrigue your recipients and prompt responses.
8. Follow up with them.
If you send this incredible introduction email and the unthinkable happens (i.e., they don't respond) send a follow-up email they won't be able to ignore. Here are a few things to try:
Send them actionable advice.
Send a how-to guide and offer to follow up in person.
Share weaknesses in their business and solutions you've identified.
Share relevant industry articles/news.
Respond to a social media message, then follow up with more.
Reference a blog they wrote and ask a question about it.
Invite them to an upcoming event.
Bring up a pain point your buyers face and present a solution.
Want more tips on great follow up? Here's a guide to sending a follow-up email after no response.
Introduction Email Template
Now that you have all the building blocks, let's see each section in action working together as a full introduction email.
How to Introduce Yourself as a Personal Referral
40% Growth in 3 months -- wow
Hello Elena,
I'm inspired by the work you've done in customer success, not to mention your unique career path.
I saw your recent article on managing surges in support tickets and had to reach out. I've helped companies like yours easily manage accelerated support tickets, which has contributed toward as much as 40% growth in as few as three months -- this case study illustrates how.
If you're interested in learning how to implement some of these strategies in your team, I'd love to share more. Here's a link to my calendar [insert link].
How to Introduce Yourself to a Group or Business
Maybe you just started a new job or joined a different team, and you need to introduce yourself to a group of people. Use this template to create your email introduction.
Hello enterprise sales team
I'm the new sales director for the enterprise sales team. I wanted to take a moment to say an official hello.
The work you've done and the numbers you've hit have been key factors in our successful year. And I'm thrilled to work with you more closely over the coming months.
In the future weeks, I'll be reaching out to everyone so I can meet you all and say hello. Should you have any questions or concerns during this time, don't hesitate to reach out to me directly -- my door's always open.
Looking forward to working with you all.
By Way of Introduction
"By way of introduction" is a common phrase just as commonly misused. When introducing a new topic, person, or idea, you would say, "By way of introduction ..." and include examples or anecdotes to give your new subject context. For example, "Our next guest will be Aja Frost, by way of introduction, I'd like to share a few of Aja's accomplishments with you."
"By way of introduction" is a phrase that can be used when introducing a new person. And below we'll take a look at the best way to introduce others via email.
How to Introduce Someone via Email
If you have a contact who would benefit from connecting with a friend or colleague of yours, use this template to introduce them via email. Include reasoning for the introduction and make sure the connection will be valuable for both individuals.
Introduction -- Kelly Davis and Rob Cortez
Please meet Rob Cortez, a manager for our top-performing, mid-market sales team. He previously managed sales operations at a tech startup, [Company Name], and has insight into new sales ops technology. He's interested in our sales operations and would love to learn more.
Kelly is a senior manager on the sales operations team and she's reviewing the tools and software the team's using for the next year.
I've copied Rob on this email so you can connect about sales operations and technology -- and I'll let you two take it from here.
How to Introduce Yourself to a Recruiter/Hiring Manager
Sure, you might spend hours polishing your resume and cover letter for a job -- but do you give the submission email any love before hitting send?
When recruiters are sorting through applications, you want to do everything you can to stand out. The first step is sending a thoughtful introduction email. Don't write a novel, but do write a friendly and professional "Hello" note.
In the example below, I state the reason for my email, share no more than one sentence explaining why I'd be a good fit for the role, and offer to provide more information upon request.
It's concise and gives my application a little extra shine.
Meg Whitton -- Candidate for SDR
I'm pleased to share my resume and cover letter for the position of Sales Development Representative at SpotHub. I'm confident my background as a BDR for Sales-R-Us has equipped me to succeed in this position, and I'm excited to submit my application.
If I can provide you with any further materials to illustrate my fit for this role, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I appreciate your time.
Meg Whitton
How to Introduce Yourself to an Executive
Getting a response from a CEO or executive is tough. But your introduction can make all the difference. Remember a few things when crafting your email.
First, make your ask gentle and advice-driven. Executives are great with people and usually love helping others. Open your email with a request for information or advice, instead of a request to sell.
Another great tip: compose your email to them on your phone. Executives are busy and often check emails while they're on the go. Compose your email on the phone, to make sure you're providing them with a good reader experience.
And don't forget to put your email signature to work.
Have time for rebrand geek?
Hello Amber,
I noticed you recently unveiled a shiny, new rebrand for BlueHouse Designs. It looks fantastic, congratulations!
My name is Amy, and I'm interested in learning more about what drives executive teams to determine it's time to rebrand. Would you have time for a 15-minute phone call to walk me through your decision to rebrand?
Amy Polish
[Company name]
[Company tagline]
[Website link]
How to Introduce Yourself to a Gatekeeper
Never underestimate the gatekeeper. Set yourself apart by offering to help them before you help yourself. In the example below, Liz provides value to the gatekeeper and explains that she wants to "earn" the introduction to Tom's boss.
Can I make your week easier?
I know you likely get a lot of email from salespeople trying to get through to your boss. I'm no different -- except that I want to earn the right to be passed along to Amber.
My name is Liz, and I help companies like yours decrease hiring time by up to 25%. So, that marketing coordinator your team is currently hiring? I can get a top candidate in that role faster.
Have I earned a few minutes with Amber? If so, feel free to book time on my calendar, here: [Insert calendar link]
If not, I've got more up my sleeve.
Liz Prater
How to Distinguish Between a Professional and Casual Introduction
The email you send to a former colleague making an introduction on a contact's behalf is going to have a different tone than an email sent to a LinkedIn connection you're hoping to convert into a customer.
When sending an introductory email to a professional contact (such as a LinkedIn connection), you want to ensure you state how you are connected, and why you're contacting them. As you are first approaching a new contact, keep your email concise so they can quickly decide if and how to respond. You'll want to provide just enough information to prompt next steps.
For example, if you want to reach out to someone you are familiar with from LinkedIn, here's a seamless introduction.
Love your LinkedIn content
My name is Meghan, and I'm a sales enablement specialist at XYZ company. I have loved following the insightful pieces you share on LinkedIn. Since we connected last summer, I have implemented several of the strategies you've shared through your content and have seen excellent results.
Our company has recently conducted ground-breaking sales enablement research that could be an excellent addition to your content. Do you have time to hop on a brief call next week to discuss?
Meghan Brown
When sending a casual email to a previous contact you are getting back in touch with, or for an informational meeting, your message can have a more relaxed tone. Here's an example:
Connecting brilliant minds
Hi Jesse,
I hope your new position with Salt and Co. is treating you well! You are surely missed on our team.
I would like to introduce you to Shannon, the new account manager who backfilled your role. She is interested in pursuing the sales enablement specialist certification program you completed last year.
I've copied Shannon on this email so you can connect and discuss the program. You two can take it from here.
Rachel Bass
Introduction emails don't have to be awkward or unreliable. Follow this formula, and your introduction emails will go over like a charm. And if you're looking for more email tips, check out these less pushy alternatives to "As Soon As Possible" next.
Originally published Jan 27, 2020 6:15:00 PM, updated July 15 2021
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