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PTD GUEST ED: STREET ART THROWDOWN - IT'S NOT TERRIBLE
Street Art Throwdown
Paint This Desert invites Jim Daichendt, author of the books "Shepard Fairey Inc.," "Stay Up Los Angeles Street Art," and soon to be release biography on Kenny Scharf, to share his thoughts on "Street Art Throwdown." Daichendt is also Associate Dean and Professor of Art History at Azusa Pacific University.
By G. James Daichendt
"Street Art Throwdown" is the Oxygen channel reality show that picked a photogenic set of emerging street artists to compete in a series of challenges to win a $100,000 grand prize. This week marks the season finale as three finalists are prepped to battle it out in front of a national audience. My hope is that each of these artists finds a bigger audience from the show but there are a few aspects of the program that deserve attention and are worthy of a critical look and discussion.
A reality show on a form of art that attracts a tantalizing advertising demographic should not be a surprise. There have been a number of art themed television programs in recent years that have been met with varied success. From "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" to "Gallery Girls," the movement and genre of street art is perfect for television because of the accessibility of the concepts and popular imagery associated with street art. Yet the commercial appeal of manufactured reality can quickly be transformed into cheesy dialogue if that arc of conflict is more important than the work produced. This show has plenty of these moments – not great for art making but good to build television drama that will entice viewers to keep watching.
While all the artists involved in the program deserve recognition and attention for their involvement with the show – this alternative reality misses the mark. Shots of the artists running and climbing fences have little to do with their success and instead make for action filled clips to use in commercials and promotions.
A facetious aspect of the show is the use of vocabulary and attempts to co-opt the language of the sub-culture – sometimes by the host, no less. From definitions of street art terms flashing across the bottom of the screen to several contestants spelling words wrong in their pieces – these instances did little to advance the culture of street art. It panders to the idea that these artists are not intelligent folks – something I don't believe to be true.
"Street Art Throwdown", not unlike its predecessors in this TV genre, features timed challenges where the artists are provided a theme with limited materials. The demand for speed promotes the method of guerilla art, not the aesthetic. The result is often shoddy artwork that does not mirror a thoughtful creative process, a characteristic that does not have to be a standard. The artists involved in the show are talented and it would be fantastic to provide some conditions for them to showcase their gifts in a much stronger fashion.
The co-judges and hosts of the show are commercial artist Justin Bua (who is also executive producer) and gallery professional Lauren Wagner. Each has made a name for themselves in their respective area yet don't have much cache in the street art world despite being fans and influenced by the genre.
Bua is particularly interesting. A born PR man, his successful print sales recall an urban version of Margaret Keane, the artist well known for creating inexpensive reproductions of paintings that pander to particular demographics. Wagner on the other hand is a galleriest that has the potential to offer an alternative voice, yet we rarely hear much from her besides describing their next challenge.
As an arts educator and critic, the most disappointing aspect of the show is the critiques offered by the judges. We find meaning in works of art through discussion and these ideas can be refined through careful analysis. It's unfortunate that the individuals involved did little to facilitate such discovery. Too often the critiques were superficial and shallow. Comments on the importance of hands or the overuse of a color were commonplace.
This dialogue is a missed opportunity because solid interactions could give young viewers a way to engage visual objects beyond emotional and conventional responses. It's also a chance to stretch the thinking on what art can be – and for a mass audience who only view street art as an act of a vandal, a reflective and critical lens could break down fears a mass audience may have.
In the end, it's only a television show and an entertaining one. But the TV formula tells the viewer street art is not the real purpose of the show. That is unfortunate. The finale should have great drama, as well as exposure for the artists, and extend a base of support for all those involved, a recipe for success in today's art world.
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Shea Lennon: Happy July 4th!
Happy 4th of July to all my American readers! Happy Wednesday to everyone else. I'm taking the day off to enjoy some Independence Day festivities: beer, lawn games, and barbecue. I'll leave you with a picture of my spoiled dog, just because I can't help myself. I hope your day is as relaxing as hers.


It feels weird to have the final deadline, and to have 8 years of work all come down to just one day. I'm not going to lie, I'm a wee bit nervous, but I've gotta launch some time. I wanted to give a big thank you to all the guys who have stuck with the game over the years. I wouldn't have finished it without you. Your feedback, suggestions and motivation to keep going have been invaluable. So thank you!
Anyway to stay up to date with the latest changes in the final month, make sure to follow Geneshift on Facebook and Twitter. Even better, check out the new official Discord chat room! There are a bunch of us in there discussing the game every day and doing the final playtests, and you are invited to join. Looking forward to playing with you all in a month!


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Mystic Music Sufi Festival kicks off
Shoaib Ahmed Published December 12, 2015
LAHORE The Mystic Music Sufi Festival by Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council kicked off on Friday at Alhamra Cultural Complex, Qadhafi Stadium.
This unique cultural festival, spanning over two days, would feature an incredible line-up of devotional musicians and dancers from across Pakistan. Since its start in the year 2000, the festival has showcased participants from over 22 Muslim countries. This year, the Mystic Music Sufi Festival has brought together a diverse group of Sufi singers from across Pakistan to showcase the music that has been passed down through generations for more than a thousand years.
Sufi music and art performed by artists from every part of Pakistan embodies the true face of our traditions and artistic abilities. It introduces people to various forms of Sufi singing and devotional expressions, giving a truer depiction of a peaceful Islamic heritage.
This festival is dedicated to the loving memory of Faizaan Peerzada, the man whose life is epitomised by the scale, scope, vision and unending hope embodied in the great works that are his legacy.
Sufi music from all corners of the country, tasteful illuminations, a nicely decorated complex and huge turnout of audience helped building the momentum of festival right from the first day. The festival also had stalls offering different items such as embroidered dresses, embroidered bags, jewellery and other things, besides a food court. According to festival management, some 24 policemen had also been deputed at the festival for security.
The opening performance of the festival was given by a renowned instrumentalist from Sindh, Akbar Khamiso Khan. Akbar Khamiso Khan is the son of Khamiso Khan, the legendary Alghoza player. Alghoza is a pair of flutes which are played by the same player at the same time. One flute is supposed to maintain the tonic note while the other carries the melodic line. It is an instrument that requires tremendous expertise and stamina to master.
Khamiso Khan has been the inspiration behind Akbar Khamiso Khan's music. Mr Khan played a classical tune on Alghoza which is considered difficult to play since it's a folk instrument. He also played tunes of famous songs such as Lang Aa Ja Patan Chana Da.
A qawwali performance by Badar Qawwals was also captivating. The Badar Ali Khan Qawwal belongs to the Kapurthala Gharana of Jalandhar. His ancestors have been linked with Qawwali for more than 70 years and he has learnt singing from the masters like Ustad Fateh Ali Khan and Badar Miandad.
Kirshan Lal Bheel is from Cholistan and his local language is Marvai though he is fluent in Hindi, Sindhi, Seraiki Cholistani, Rajishani and Urdu. He can sing in all these languages but when he sings in Marvai it brings out the true ethos of the land.
When this report was filed, many singers were to perform such as Sanam Marvi, Saeen Zahoor , Noori Band and Suraiya Khanum.
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Pleasant Valley – Oklahoma Ghost Town
James Pratt October 29, 2015
Pleasant Valley is an old Oklahoma ghost town located between Stillwater and Guthrie, just south of the Cimarron River along a dirt road. It once was called "Cowboy Flats" and was a place with plentiful grazing. Cowboys would stop and let their cattle graze here on the drive north. It was a bustling location in the early 1900's but then faded from existence as improvements in transportation meant people could travel further and faster to get supplies. Now there are only a few homes in the area and the remains of some old buildings.
From the excellent book "Ghost Towns of Oklahoma" by John W. Morris:
COUNTY! Logan
LOCATION: {a} Sec. 33, T 18 N, R I W
(I1) 7 miles north, 7 miles east of Guthrie
Post OFFICE: February 29, I 904-May 31, 1947
NEWSPAPERS: Banner Breezes
RAILROAD: Eastern Oklahoma Railway (Santa Fe), abandoned 1959
Pleasant Valley, first known as Campbell, had its start in 1899 in that part of northeastern Logan County known as Cowboy Flat. On January 29, 1900, a post office with the name of Anna was opened in Campbell, but the name was changed to Pleasant Valley on February 29, 1904. Prior to the opening of the Unassigned Lands in 1889, Cowboy Flat was used as grazing land for thousands of cattle. Many cowboys who worked with those herds "soonered" in the area before the run. They helped each other in holding claims, and in numerous cases they dumped cornerstones in the river.
Pleasant Valley, ca. 1910. elevators, switchyard, and the depot. (Courtesty M.C. Rouse)
In 1900 the Eastern Oklahoma Railroad built a line from Guthrie eastward to Cushing via Pleasant Valley. M. C. Rouse, an old-timer still living in the vicinity, states: "True to custom of frontier towns, one of the first buildings was a saloon. Chief clientele consisted of Irish workmen on the railroad. Business buildings of that time had the front end extended up as high as the gable. On the front of it was painted a man riding a two-hump camel, indicating the name of the town. The man wore a derby hat, and a deck of cards protruded from his pocket." With the coming of the railroad Pleasant Valley became the important center of Cowboy Flat. Eventually there were two passenger trains each way each day plus a freight each way. Many of the first homes built were small one-room af- fairs, and some were half-dugouts.
Pleasant Valley, 1908. Street scene on Western Trail Avenue. (courtesy M. C. Rouse)
Pleasant Valley had its greatest period of prosperity between 1910 and 1930. A bank existed from I909 to 1934. Agricultural land was productive enough to support two elevators, a gristmill, a cotton gin, and a feed mill. A small flour mill operated for five or six years about 1920. The two, and sometimes three, general stores bought eggs, butter, and cream in exchange for groceries, clothing, and farm equipment. A hardware store, blacksmith shops which changed to garages and filling stations, and a fifteen-room hotel also served the community.
Cultural life in Pleasant Valley function around its churches and school. In the 19208 annual township fair was held, during which there were horse races and other kinds of entertainment. For a few years there was a town band. A justice of the peace court was organized to settle local difficulties. One unique case was that in which a minister sued a bridegroom for nonpayment of a $2.50 marriage fee.
Pleasant Valley today is an isolated community served by neither railroad nor state highway. The foundation of an old elevator is clearly visible, the walls of an old business building still stand, and a few small houses continue to be lived in. Some of the former streets remain open. Cowboy Flat continues to be good agricultural
and grazing land. It is easy to understand why Pleasant Valley developed in such a location before modern transportation.
Pleasant Valley, 1889. Rendezvous of the Dalton gang before the Coffeyvill raid was located near the edge of town. (Courtesty M. C. Rouse)
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Categories: Ghost Towns
Tags: Cowboy Flats, Dalton gang, GPS, Pleasant Valley
James Pratt
I am an Oklahoma based writer, photographer, videographer and adventurer. I love telling stories about people. A motorcycle is my preferred means of travel, and I have over 5,000 hours piloting small airplanes.
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Based on a conversation with my grandfather before he passed away, his father, James Shoemaker, paricipated in the Land Rush and staked a claim in the Pleasant Valley area. He served as a Justice of the Peace in Pleasant Valley. When I was very young, in a conversation with him, he said that he had kept Frank James locked up one night for drunkeness. I've been unable to verify any of these oral accounts passed on to me. Do you have any suggestions for research?
Mike Christensen
James February 28, 2016
Cool! The only suggestion I might offer is to actually go to the research center at the Oklahoma History Museum near the capitol. They have a wealth of information and have some good librarians that might help you find more info. And it is free.
Pleasant Valley is an old Oklahoma ghost town located between Stillwater and Guthrie, just south of the Cimarron River along a dirt road. It once was called "Cowboy Flats" and was a place with plentiful grazing. Cowboys would stop and let their cattle graze here on the drive north. It was a bustling location in the early 1900's but then faded from existence as improvements in transportation meant people could travel further and faster to get supplies. Now there are only a few homes in the area and the remains of some old buildings. From the excellent book "Ghost Towns of Oklahoma" by John W. Morris:
COUNTY! Logan LOCATION: {a} Sec. 33, T 18 N, R I W (I1) 7 miles north, 7 miles east of Guthrie Post OFFICE: February 29, I 904-May 31, 1947 NEWSPAPERS: Banner Breezes RAILROAD: Eastern Oklahoma Railway (Santa Fe), abandoned 1959 Pleasant Valley, first known as Campbell, had its start in 1899 in that part of northeastern Logan County known as Cowboy Flat. On January 29, 1900, a post office with the name of Anna was opened in Campbell, but the name was changed to Pleasant Valley on February 29, 1904. Prior to the opening of the Unassigned Lands in 1889, Cowboy Flat was used as grazing land for thousands of cattle. Many cowboys who worked with those herds "soonered" in the area before the run. They helped each other in holding claims, and in numerous cases they dumped cornerstones in the river. [caption id="attachment_1383" align="alignnone" width="470"] Pleasant Valley, ca. 1910. elevators, switchyard, and the depot. (Courtesty M.C. Rouse)[/caption] In 1900 the Eastern Oklahoma Railroad built a line from Guthrie eastward to Cushing via Pleasant Valley. M. C. Rouse, an old-timer still living in the vicinity, states: "True to custom of frontier towns, one of the first buildings was a saloon. Chief clientele consisted of Irish workmen on the railroad. Business buildings of that time had the front end extended up as high as the gable. On the front of it was painted a man riding a two-hump camel, indicating the name of the town. The man wore a derby hat, and a deck of cards protruded from his pocket." With the coming of the railroad Pleasant Valley became the important center of Cowboy Flat. Eventually there were two passenger trains each way each day plus a freight each way. Many of the first homes built were small one-room af- fairs, and some were half-dugouts. [caption id="attachment_1384" align="alignnone" width="470"] Pleasant Valley, 1908. Street scene on Western Trail Avenue. (courtesy M. C. Rouse)[/caption] Pleasant Valley had its greatest period of prosperity between 1910 and 1930. A bank existed from I909 to 1934. Agricultural land was productive enough to support two elevators, a gristmill, a cotton gin, and a feed mill. A small flour mill operated for five or six years about 1920. The two, and sometimes three, general stores bought eggs, butter, and cream in exchange for groceries, clothing, and farm equipment. A hardware store, blacksmith shops which changed to garages and filling stations, and a fifteen-room hotel also served the community. Cultural life in Pleasant Valley function around its churches and school. In the 19208 annual township fair was held, during which there were horse races and other kinds of entertainment. For a few years there was a town band. A justice of the peace court was organized to settle local difficulties. One unique case was that in which a minister sued a bridegroom for nonpayment of a $2.50 marriage fee. Pleasant Valley today is an isolated community served by neither railroad nor state highway. The foundation of an old elevator is clearly visible, the walls of an old business building still stand, and a few small houses continue to be lived in. Some of the former streets remain open. Cowboy Flat continues to be good agricultural and grazing land. It is easy to understand why Pleasant Valley developed in such a location before modern transportation. [caption id="attachment_1385" align="alignnone" width="470"] Pleasant Valley, 1889. Rendezvous of the Dalton gang before the Coffeyvill raid was located near the edge of town. (Courtesty M. C. Rouse)[/caption] [map style="width: auto; height:400px; margin:20px 0px 20px 0px; border: 1px solid black;" z="10" gpx="https://rideok.com/wp-content/uploads/Pleasant Valley, OK.GPX"]


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The Tourist Trail - Saipan - Northern Mariana Islands - The Northern Pacific 1
Date: 16th December 2017
Saipan - Finally
Saipan was shoehorned in as a last minute addition to my Northern Oceania tour, after Shane showed me the BEEN app in Central Asia. I only had two nights originally. Now I'm down to one, because of my delayed flights. Well almost. I fly out to Guam at ten this evening. I've arranged for a whistle stop tour, to be followed by some snoozing on the beach.
First, some shopping in the supermarket to replace my lost clothes. A black and white capsule wardrobe, the best the reductions bin has to offer. Even so, clothes, toiletries and bag, have already added up to over 200 dollars. The flip-flops are already beginning to hurt. I don't think they will make it home. It will do me good to live like a hippy. At least I won't have to agonise over what to wear, or exceeding the luggage allowance.
My guide is very friendly little Japanese man called Mitsu (as in Mitsu-bishi- he helpfully adds.) Mitsu says that there are only 1,000 Japanese left here now, out of a total population of 60,000. Twenty thousand of these are Filipinos, working on building projects and in the hotels. There were a lot of Chinese last year, but they had to go home because of Trump's new visa policy. So the huge gilded and garish casino is only half complete. It's being phased in so all the Filipinos will go home next year. Then there won't be anyone left to do the work. He says most of the tourists used to be Japanese but now they are mainly Chinese and Korean. I know from visiting Macau, that Chinese tourists love casinos.
Banzai Cliff and Suicide Cliff
Saipan is tiny, 22 miles long with a very pretty turquoise lagoon on the west side. The mountains are in the north and this is where the sights are, mainly views from towering cliff tops. A Japanese memorial marks Banzai Cliff at the northern tip of Saipan Island, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Towards the end of the Battle of Saipan in 1944, whole families and soldiers (of the Imperial Japanese Army) committed ritual suicide onto the rocks, or into the boiling sea below, to avoid the shame of surrender to the Americans.
Not far away, a tall escarpment named Suicide Cliff overlooks the coastal plain, and was another site of numerous deaths. At Banzai Cliff, some who jumped did not die and were captured by American ships. Both sites have a gorgeous view, so they generate very mixed emotions, especially when you read that the older children had to push the younger ones over in turn. Emperor Hirohito had written that Saipan was strategically too important and should be defended at all costs.
There's more information about t the role of Saipan in the World Wars at the American Memorial Park.
Possibly the most scenic spot is the lookout at Bird Island, where the limestone blob sitting in a multi hued ocean calls out to have its photo taken. There are also some pretty palm-fringed white sand beaches and a blue grotto where you can snorkel, if you want to clamber down 110 slippy steps, and that's about it. Three hours does it nicely.
Mustang Mania
Or it would have, if Mitsu's transport had co-operated. His people carrier is wheezing and clanging along. 'Alternator', he explains. We edge up the hills painfully, unlike the Chinese tourists. It seems it's fashionable to rent a Mustang in red, shocking pink or yellow. The shocking pink is the most popular. Then you find a scenic spot, elevate the doors at a rakish angle and pose for selfies.
Mount Tapochau
Mitsu decrees that we should change vehicle to tackle the highest mountain in Saipan, Mount Tapochau ( 474 metres ) above sea level. for the 360 degree view of the island. He brings round a pick up. Good, we might pick up a little pace now. But no, this one begins juddering too. 'Fuel pump', Mitsu says, pulling apologetic faces. The island is quietly green and jungle covered, with just one urban strip - the 'capital' Garapan. I can see all the bays running right to the tip of Saipan. On a clear day. I'm told, you can see as far as the northern islands
My Hotel on Saipan
The hotel is one of those places that looks better at night. It's prettily illuminated with blue streams of lights round the pool, not to forget the blue trees and reindeer. Lights on water are always nice. Out front it's luxe gold lights and more reindeer. It's good cover for the concrete slabs surrounding the pool, the mildly depressing ambience and the unremarkable beach. I don't understand the Trip Advisor review plaudits on the amazing views here. I keep checking to make sure I haven't missed anything. There was a much nicer beach (called Micro, for obvious reasons) down near Garapan. I abandon my snoozing plans.
Next stop, Guam.


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Send all of your 2018 clients (more if you want), a card thanking them for trusting you to help them this year solve a problem, take care of something important, or simply being of service. Just don't do it the same-o-lame-o way.
Ever received a generic looking holiday card from some you've done business that has a pre-printed message, pre-printed names and pre-addressed mailing label? Touching, isn't it?
These cards live for about 15 seconds in my life, just about enough time for me to open them up and walk over to the trash can as I throw it away in disappoint and disgust. Rather than feeling appreciated, I'm pissed off for not truly being recognized. I spent money with you and that's all you got? Makes me wonder if I should go back to them again. And they paid money for me to feel that good! Would have been better if they didn't bother.
Search online for a card with a graphic design (like Vistaprint, Shutterfly, Zazzle, even Staples) that truly matches your vibe and brand AND you can personalize with your photo. Make sure you're smiling as if to say "Hey there!" Having your photo on the front or inside is a way of connecting person to person. If you have a team, do a group photo.
Include a heartfelt message about being thankful for THEM. "Thanks for being my client" is still all about you. Try something like "As I think about 2018, I just wanted to thank YOU for trusting me to help you this year!" Yes, this is pre-printed, but it's not all you will say so make sure your wording fits for everyone.
Add your business contact info on the BACK side (or insert your business card when sending), but leave the rest blank!
Once printed, take less than a minute to add an additional sentence about working with THEM this past year. Then add "I'm here for you when you need!", sign and hand write the postal address on the envelope. This last part ensures your card will be opened with interest and anticipation!
Mail your cards BEFORE Thanksgiving for maximum visibility and time for convos by year's end.
Let's say you have 80 clients on your list. This process will take you about 2 – 3 hours total and about $200. You could easily get 8 – 16 (10- 20%) response thanking you in return, which is an opportunity to reconnect and have a conversation about their current needs. And there's revenue in them convos! That's a small investment with a high potential reward.


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Q: C programming. Pointers to struct This is my first post. I'm very confused with the C's pointer and its relation to struct. I've searched for more information but can't really conclude them. For example given this struct definition
typedef struct node
{
     int info;
     struct node *next;
}NODE;

Then what's the differences and effects of these four declarations;
1. NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE));
2. NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE));
3. NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE *));
4. NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE *));

Thanks in advance.

A: These are equivalent and allocate a block of memory the same size as a NODE struct.
1. NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE));
2. NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE));

These are just wrong
3. NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE *));
4. NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE *));

Line 3 allocates a memory block the size of a pointer to a NODE structure. The cast allows you to assign it without any errors being thrown, and possibly without warnings. But it's not what you want.
Line 4 does the same as line 3. malloc returns a void * which doesn't require casting, but a good static analyzer should give you a warning.
Either way, lines 3 & 4 are recipes for buffer overflows and undefined behavior.
Lines 3 and four would be correct if written thus:
NODE **ptr = malloc(sizeof(NODE *));

A: // node1 is a pointer to (heap) memory block of size NODE
1. NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE));

// same as 1. (but 1. is the preferred way)
2. NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE));

// (Wrong) node1 is a pointer to (heap) memory block of size pointer to NODE (a pointer to _usually_ 4 bytes)
//         but you cast it to pointer to NODE (a pointer to more than 4 bytes)
3. NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE *));

// (Wrong) same as 3
4. NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE *));

Stick with number 1. as it's the common way to allocate an object in the heap (dynamic allocation): Object *object = malloc(sizeof(Object)). You can forget about 2. 3. 4. which complicate the issue and really not what you need.

A: Given:

*

*NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE));

*NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE));

*NODE *node1 = (struct node *) malloc (sizeof(NODE *));

*NODE *node1 = malloc (sizeof(NODE *));

ALL ARE BAD
3 and 4 are really bad
3) and 4) are not allocating enough memory for the struct, but only enough memory to hold the pointer to a struct (say 4 bytes on a 32-bit system) and then telling the compiler to treat that memory as if it was enough to occupy a NODE
1) is correct way to allocate enough memory for the structure (caveat other issues described below)
2) is bad practice because what you really mean is:
  NODE *node1 = (NODE *) malloc(sizeof(NODE));

even though NODE is typedef struct node (2) says that you know that for sure.
Having said that,
All of them are bad practices for a reason explained later on below.
What you really want to do in practice is something like this:
Only use typedefs when you want to keep things really opaque about the inner structure (the way stdio does FILE)  it's better practice to use struct foo bar; in your declaration than typedefing the struct. Especially when the structure is exposed to other parts of the program.
typedef is better used when you want to ensure that a type is uniformly interpreted on different architectures, e.g. the use of typedef unsigned long long uint64_t vs typedef unsigned uint64_t on 32-bit and 64-bit intel x86 cpus in stdint.h
A good example
struct node {
     struct node *next;
     size_t n_dlen;
     void * n_data;
};

int main() {
    struct node *node;

    node = malloc(sizeof(*node));
}

Notice that I used sizeof(*node) instead of sizeof(struct node), because if I decide later on that node should be some other type say struct new_node * then all i have to do is change the declaration and the sizeof(*node) will still be okay.

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Poltergeist Deliverance Only By The Power of the Lord Jesus
J. Williams June 5, 2018 May 23, 2019 Miscellaneous Deceptions and Lies From Satan, New Age Spirituality Exposed, Occult/Witchcraft
"'Poltergeist' (German for "noisy ghost" or "noisy spirit") is a type of "ghost" or "spirit" that is responsible for physical disturbances such as the movement or levitation of objects such as furniture and knives, or noises such as knocking on doors. Poltergeist may also be involved with bad foul smells, cold rooms, "thick", "oppressive" air, malevolent voices, bizarre, creaturely, or human apparitions, spontaneous fires, strange markings on furniture or people, headaches and other physical symptoms, etc. Poltergeists seem to have been plaguing the human race since the dawn of time. They exist in the jungles as they are in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Poltergeists are not the roaming spirits of dead people, nor the human manifestation of alleged psychokinetic powers. The Bible is clear it is appointed a man to die once and after the judgment (Heb. 9:27), and humans having innate psychic powers is a myth. Poltergeist are demons acting out their evil agenda. The Bible is clear we don't wrestle with flesh and blood but with satan and his kingdom (Eph. 6:12). Poltergeist activity seems to almost always have an occult connection. It usually has something to do with the sorcery practiced by the forebears or during the life of the present occupants of a house. Deliverance of a house means that the people who are the cause of these poltergeist manifestations must come to the Lord and God Jesus Christ to be freed from occult oppression. Jesus has all authority over the enemy and He gives that authority to believers in Him (Lk. 10:19)!"
Researchers have connected the poltergeist to mediumism, witchcraft, spiritism and other forms of the occult throughout history, right up to the present. There are many cases recorded or investigated by Dr. Kurt Koch (1913-1987), who was a leading Christian authority on the occult, wrote that in every case "occult practices lay at the root of the [poltergeist] phenomena" (Christian Counseling and Occultism, p. 181).
Engaging in seances, and practicing witchcraft, and necromancy are strongly associated with poltergeist activity. The use of ouija boards, which is one of the easiest ways to open doors to the enemy, is often associated with the poltergeist. Once poltergeist disturbances are experienced or observed in person's home, often the Ouija board is brought out of a closet in an attempt, whether in seriousness or jest, to establish contact with the "troubled ghost." But scriptures are clear the human dead do not roam around on earth. Such spirits are really demons masquerading as dead people (Heb. 9:27). The Bible condemns trying to contact the supposed dead (Isaiah 8:19).
The following are examples of poltergeist activity written in Kurt Koch's book Occult ABC:
"In Hawaii, a native woman came to a missionary named Birkey. The woman complained not only of depression and anxiety, but also of poltergeists during the night. Her husband had died several months previously as an unbeliever. The missionary counseled the woman and then visited her a few days later in her home. She noticed a little hut for the spirits up on the proof. The missionary asked her to take it down at once. She did so. Only then did this troubled and oppressed woman find freedom" (pg. 289).
"Poltergeists were manifesting themselves in the house of a West German burgomaster. The newspaper reported the case. Professor Bender went to the village and asked the burgomaster about all the details. In the Burgomaster's house there were, among other things, objects appearing and disappearing in rooms with shut doors. Sometimes these objects were hot: a glass marble flew into the kitchen while the door was shut; and when it was picked up, it was hot. Professor Bender measured the temperature. He established that the decrease in the temperature of the kitchen was equivalent to the increase to the increase in temperature of the marble. In other words, the energy balance was what one might expect. But this did not explain the cause of these poltergeist phenomenon. Professor Bender also established that the poltergeist was only active when the burgomaster's fourteen-year old son was in the house or in the yard outside. There was no question of fraud. In the course of six weeks, the burgomaster recorded 136 flying objects. The professor did not succeed in solving the mystery.
When I spoke to the burgomaster, I asked him if his parents, grandparents, or members of his family, had ever practiced spiritism or magic. The burgomaster admitted that from time immemorial the cows and horses on his estate had been charmed when they were sick. He had also had this done himself. The boy had been present on nearly every occasion when the animals were charmed.
I have recorded thousands of instances like this. In every case some occult connection is found, and it is, therefore, legitimate to conclude that the poltergeist has something to do with the sorcery practiced by the forebears or during the life of the present occupants of the house. Deliverance of a house means that the people who are the cause of these poltergeist manifestations must come to Christ to be freed from occult oppression" (p. 161-162).
"I have many examples of flying objects behind closed doors. In the Philippines, an evangelist came to me for counseling. He had heard my lectures both at the Theological Seminary and at the University of Manila. He thought that I might be able to help him. He told me that every time his sister was in the house, hot stones would fly down from the ceiling. Sometimes his small children had picked up the stones and burned their fingers. The stones fell even when the doors and windows were closed. When the sister was not there, the shower of stones did not take place. He wanted to know what he could do about it. I asked him to send his sister to me for counseling. I further advised him, when the stones began to fall, to place himself and his family under the protection of Jesus Christ and to forbid the stones to fall, in the name of Jesus. The evangelist did as I suggested. Not long afterward, he told me the stones were not as bad as they had been. His sister, however, did not come for counseling" (p. 162).
"One day I received a telephone call from a village in the vicinity of Permasens. They wanted me to come at once to help the owner of a farmhouse. There were hot stones falling both on the house and on the barn. I told them that I did not have time to come. Several days later there was report in the paper to the effect that this farm had been set on fire by the host stones.
The so-called spirit stones are a poltergeist phenomenon which occurs only in connection with a person under mediumistic oppression. It can also happen that a sorcerer with strong psychic powers can bring a shower of stones like this upon an enemy….
The difference between the parapsychologist and the Christian counselor is that the parapsychologist is only able to study the phenomena but not to give help. The counselor, who is a disciple of Jesus Christ, equipped with His power, can show a person who is in endangered by these things the way to deliverance. Sorcery, oppression, and poltergeists can be brought to an end by spiritual authority. This authority does not however drive from the personality of the counselor, but from Jesus Christ alone" (p. 163-164).
"I was told of the following incident by a very well-known Christian worker in Germany. Years ago he lived in a house in which a terrible din was heard during the night. It sounded as if all the crockery and glass were being smashed together. Heavy footsteps were heard, scratching noises on the walls, and a whistling of a wind as if there was a great storm raging even when the air outside was still. All the people in the house could hear the din. The same phenomena were observed in the house next door. There, too, the occupants heard this dreadful din in the middle of the night. The person who told me of this was a Christian, and he and his whole family prayed about it. As they prayed, they consciously placed themselves, in faith, under the protection of Jesus' blood. From that day on, there was complete peace in both houses.
In this case, the cause of the manifestations was not discovered, but the Christian worker did the right thing. He claimed the victory of Christ over these dark powers. This act is unknown to parapsychology, and indeed unacceptable. My father's friend, Dr. Alfred Lechler, who died some years ago, once said: 'there is not only such a thing as possession of people, there is also possession of houses; and it is much easier to cleanse a house which has come under occult oppression than it is to free a possessed person.' I would point out that Dr. Lechler was well known in Germany, both as a psychiatrist and as a Christian of clear convictions" (p. 164-165).
"Finally an example from England. While I was on a lecture tour in England, a young married couple came to me for counseling. They had bought a house which had previously housed the well-known English spiritist, Harry Edwards. As soon as they moved in, the couple noticed something uncanny about the house. During the night they heard all sorts of rumbling, banging, rattling of chains, heavy footsteps, and so on. They had sadly resolved to sell the house. They advertised it. A South African came to look at it. He looked the house aother remarkable event. Almost immediately after the exorcism two of the pigs owned by the family developed a kind of rabies. They started running around their sties making a terrible noise. After watching them behave in this mad way for a couple of hours the father had no alternative but to have them both killed" (Pg. 67).
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Silas & Tarryn cooper says:
I really need some advice or help with this situation I fear my baby will be harmed
Angelina Peters says:
Excellent article , i m in deliverance ministry myself and i train people on self deliverance, i was searching for deliverance of vocal chords that get affected because of meduims in bloodline. Let me know if u know on this
Well, I have prayed for people who were heavily demonized that had the demon(s) took over to speak through the person's mouth. That is far as I know about that.
Well till the deliverance is not done there is a constant irritation in throat a green stuff is visible in throat .
How did this person get demonized if she or he reaply is demonized?
Do you have a prayer for for Deliverance from this activity in the house?
Hello Nicole, I don't have a specific prayer for this situation but if you are dealing with this I would just go in each room and in faith tell whatever evil spirit to leave by the authority of Jesus Christ. I would also pray that the Lord cover your abode with the shed blood of the Lamb of God.


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By Bradly Shankar@bradshankar
Dropbox has announced that it is now rolling the Dropbox Spaces app that was revealed in June.
The idea behind Dropbox Spaces is to build a hub designed around a user's shared files.
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A full breakdown of the changes can be found here.
Source: Dropbox Via: TechCrunch
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On 24 April 2014 the United Nations University will host "The Past and the Future of the United Nations", a Conversation with Dr. Danilo Türk, former President of Slovenia (2007–2012), distinguished lawyer, diplomat, and human rights expert.
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Dr. Danilo Türk was the third President of the Republic of Slovenia (2007-2012). He is a professor of international law and has worked as a diplomat and a human rights expert. He is the author of over 100 articles published in law journals as well as the author of several UN studies and two books.
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Dr. Türk served as UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs from 2000–2005 dealing with issues of conflict prevention and with a number of specific situations including in Palestine, Kosovo, Colombia, Haiti and Myanmar. He returned to Slovenia in 2005 and resumed teaching international law in Ljubljana.
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Christmas in Italy is a serious issue. All across the peninsula, Natale is about family, food and having some good time with your beloved ones. From the decoration of the tree, to the set-up of the nativity scene and the endless feasts of 24th, 25th and 26th December…our country is the land of family traditions and customs and during Christmas holidays all of them come to life in incredible and customized ways! Each Italian family in fact, has its own interpretation of the original traditions: from North to South there are so many beautiful diversities coexisting!
How is Christmas celebrated in Italy then? Let's find it out together!
It is not Christmas until Italian houses are decorated with lights, inflatable Babbo Natale (Santa Claus) and the tree! It is the symbol of this holiday and its decoration is an affair that concerns the whole family! But when should the tree be decorated? The Christmas season officially starts on 8th December, the day of the Immaculate Conception, and it should be removed on 6th January.
If you have the chance of visiting Italy during this special time of the year, you will notice that giant trees may be spotted around every corner of Italian cities and in the most beautiful and famous sites of the major cities: in front of the Colosseum and in the middle of St. Peter's Square in Rome or in Milan's Piazza del Duomo, for example.
The tradition of having a nativity scene next to the tree is particularly felt in Southern Italy. When decorating the tree, the presepe cannot miss!
Naples is particularly specialized in the artisanal hand-made tradition of crafting the characters composing the nativity scene; but, also Rome is not an exception. The center of Christianism and home of the Pope in fact, each year presents a beautiful, huge nativity scene right in front of St. Peter's Basilica. Simply marvelous!
Italians are food lovers, everybody knows that. But during Christmas, grannies give their best: hours and hours spent on cooking! On 24th, 25th and 26th the stomach of Italians is really put to the test! Until you haven't experienced the Italian Christmas feast you do not know what it means to be really stuffed!
On Northern Italy they tend to celebrate more the actual Christmas day, while in Center and Southern Italy the Eve is given more importance. Nevertheless, the keyword remains the same: food, food and food! The protagonist of the Christmas Eve dinner is undoubtedly the fish: meat is absolutely banned. A very traditional custom in our country is the Tombola and card games that follow every feast. Then, the unwrap of presents obviously. Some families do it on the evening of the 24th, others on the 25th in the morning. It usually depends on children: families with little kids will tend to simulate the Santa Claus arrival during the night and will consequently unwrap their presents the following day.
What to do in Rome during Christmas time?
The first thing to do is obviously to visit the many Christmas markets that can be found in the Capital.
The most suggestive and traditional Christmas market in Rome can be found in the wonderful Piazza Navona. The heart of Rome hosts beautiful artisanal stands where you will be able to find unique gifts for your beloved ones and you will have the chance to taste candies and traditional sweets and to appreciate the wonders of Rome surrounded by the magic atmosphere of Christmas.
Far from the center of the city, in the heart of the neighbor EUR, Passeggiate di Natale is the perfect place for families: a magic atmosphere with lights, carousels, Christmas trees and lovely songs played in background.
Children will also have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in flesh and blood in Lunghezza. The castle of this site in the outskirts of Rome becomes each year the home base of Babbo Natale: a real journey through the magic world of the most famous character of Christmas.
What about your country? What is Christmas like? Are there any similarity with Italy? Comment below!


RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., August 27, 2004 -Geomagic placed 6th in the 2004 ranking of the North Carolina Fast 50 by Deloitte & Touche.
This year's Fast 50 awards honor the state's fastest-growing technology companies based on revenues from 1999 though 2003. Last year, Geomagic placed 12th on the list.
Founded in 1996, Geomagic creates products that enable designers and engineers to capture scan data from physical parts and create highly accurate digital models. The company's products provide the software power for applications such as mass customization, digital reconstruction of physical parts, and computer-aided inspection. Over the last five years, Geomagic's revenues have grown by 1,366 percent.
"We owe this to our incredible employees and forward-thinking customers who have embraced our technology to design, engineer and manufacture better products faster than ever before," says Ping Fu, Geomagic's president and CEO.


Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is an ideal hedging plant for many reasons. It is slow growing, so needs little maintenance, its dense form and prickly leaves are a good intruder deterrent, its berries on pollinated plants provide food for native birds throughout the Winter and it can be trimmed into a superb formal decorative hedge which provides an excellent windbreak and is also pollution resistant. Being evergreen, Holly keeps its fantastic foliage year round providing you with year round interest and winter cover. Holly is also a very popular choice to include in a native mixed hedge (it is one of the few native evergreens) to provide some winter colour and protection for wildlife. Consider adding a number of our native plants to a mixed feature as this will create a hedge full of diverse colours, shapes and textures. You can also see our whole collection of prickly hedge plants which can be planted alongside Holly for an outstanding, intruder proof hedge.
Ilex aquifolium leaves are glossy dark green and berries can be either red or orange. It grows by approx 10-15 cm p.a. and should be trimmed in autumn (and mid summer too if you wish). It likes full or partial shade and moist (but not wet) soil and is suitable for exposed sites, seaside gardens. To prevent hungry birds eating all the berries (so that there are some left for Christmas decorations), tie netting over selected stems or cut a few stems in early/mid December and stand them in a bucket of water in a cool shed and they should stay fresh. Always make sure there's plenty of alternative bird food available before reserving Holly branches for the Christmas decorations please! See also our range of hedges with berries.
We do stock both Ilex aquifolium and Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' when available, which is hardier and bushier then the native cultivar, Ilex aquifolium, but stock levels are entirely dependent upon the season's growth. As such, the variety supplied will be reflective of the best stock available at that time based on productive and healthy growth. (Please note that this season we are stocking only Ilex aquifolium due to growth and availability issues with the Alaska variety) Ilex aquifolium is our traditional species and has purple stems, darker, more prickly leaves and can be slightly less dense in habit. Unlike Ilex aquifolium however, the Alaska variety isn't a native Holly species.
See our ultimate Holly hedging guide for more information on this fantastic species.
It is best to prune Holly in early Summer to prevent new growth from being damaged by cold weather or frosts.


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It will include Choral music by Schubert, Brahms, Whitacre and others, and will feature the pianists Vaughan Bennett and James Joseph.
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CrossFit Newtown | What is CrossFit?
Through years of experience Greg Glassman and his wife Lauren Glassman began to develop what we now know as Crossfit. In reaction to their local "globo-gym's" strict rules and reliance on workout-machines the two eventually began training athletes their way. The goal was to forge well-rounded athletes who were superb in every physical endeavor. Their methods are simple in principle but extremely effective. Athletes are to perform constantly varied; functional movements done at high intensities.
This core philosophy is effective for many reasons. First, varying the workouts utilizes muscle confusion to enhance the benefits of a given workout. The body does not have time to adjust and the results are devastating. Furthermore, training variety simulates life. We are rarely in optimal conditions when life throws us activity; this is not an excuse to perform poorly. The second tenant of Crossfit; preforming functional movements, is also directly transferable to our lives. Squating, running, box-jumps, and pull-ups all mimic movements most of us preform every day. Learning to do these movements properly and gaining the ability to do them at high intensities makes our lives easier. Furthermore, functional movements are safer, stimulate growth-promoting hormones, and can be done at maximum loads. The third aspect, high intensity, is perhaps Crossfit's most well known attribute. Before Coach Glassman introduced the WOD (Workout Of the Day), most athletes utilized more traditional methods for preforming cardio. Exercises such as running and biking are great and often used within Crossfit however we also utilize movements more often used for developing muscle. The design is simple. First we set exercises such as deadlifts, olympic lifts, and dips to low weights and high reps. Next we grab a stopwatch and ready the athletes. Then, we simply shout 3-2-1- go, and watch as the class competes for the best time. Doing these movements at high intensities is truly an experience and even though most WODs last only 10 to 20 minutes just finishing feels like an incredible feat.
After seeing a WOD preformed many question the sanity of this method. This is normal. Even seasoned Crossfiters have been known to get jittery right before a tough WOD. However, contrary to what might be assumed Crossfit is safe and effective for everyone. These methods have been proven to work for young kids beginning sports, health-afflicted elderly, and everyone in-between. The key to this is scaling the workouts to one's abilities and needs. A healthy twenty something male in peak condition should be fine doing twenty weighted back squats. His forty something year old father with knee problems and a bad back probably won't. To account for this, there are numerous ways to make the movement more suitable. Typically, lowering the weight or even removing the weight all together will be sufficient. However, sometimes more drastic measures can be needed. For those with serious issues, the movement can be broken down into parts and preformed very slowly. The end workout might seem very different than the original WOD, however the principles remain the same and the exercise is every bit as intense.
Whatever the task; be it playing sports, keeping up with the kids, or doing battle with the enemy, Crossfiters are trained to excel.


Advance orders for the new HTC One begin Friday, and those customers might receive their phones before April 10. Orders for Samsung's Galaxy S6 phones start Friday, as well, with delivery expected around April 10.
Phone sizes won't change. HTC is largely keeping the same design, but improving the camera and personalizing the home screen based on your location. It also promises to replace the phone once if you smash or crack it. Samsung is swapping its plastic back cover for more stylish metal and glass to better compete with the iPhone. It also improved the camera and software interface.
Prices will vary by carrier. No-contract versions generally start at about $650, in line with the iPhone and other high-end devices.
At AT&T, prices for the Galaxy S6 start at $685, paid in installments. A higher-end Edge model, with a display that curves on both sides, starts at $815. The no-contract price for the HTC One is $709.
T-Mobile's prices work out to $680 for the S6, $780 for the S6 Edge and $650 for the HTC One.
Sprint will lease the S6 phone for free and the S6 Edge for $5 a month to those opting for an $80-a-month Unlimited Plus plan. After two years, though, customers must pay the balance or continue a leasing plan, which costs $20 a month for the S 6 and $25 for the Edge. Without a lease, customers pay $650 for the S6 through Sprint's Boost Mobile prepaid service. Sprint is leasing the HTC One phone for $20 a month.
Verizon won't start taking orders until Wednesday, but prices will be cheaper – $600 for the S6 and HTC One and $700 for the Edge. The HTC One will be in Verizon stores on April 10. Verizon didn't say when its S6 phones will be available.
This article appeared in print in the March 27th, 2015 edition of Hamodia.
Samsung's Galaxy S4 Phone to Go on Sale Next Week in U.S.


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Finally – the first copies of our first book are back from the printer and we've got something to celebrate. The first thing we'd like to say is Thank You to everybody who has been so patient as our release dates kept getting pushed back. Until now we've just received 5 copies and expect the bulk of the shipment by the end of January. As soon as we've got them, we'll be in touch with all subscribers and begin taking orders.
The book is a 'best of Modart magazine', and gives an overview of what we printed and thought about during those years. Looking back it almost feels like we were watching the end of something special. To consider, the 'end of what', maybe you have to flip through the book and find you own story in there. Whatever else you might see inside, you will find page after page of exciting art from some real living masters.
Hard Cover / Same format as the magazine… 256 page… books 2 and 3 surely won't get stuck in the same long process. Stay tuned for more Modart soon.
And we have another Issue for you here. Good old Nr.18 – you can see mor issues on our issu.com site.


It is obvious that when it starts cold necessary to cover the greater part of our anatomy to be able to fight against the freezing wind and winter days. Why is that the foulards and handkerchiefs they are a good option that returns each year. However, they normally compete with other accessories that keep us warm such as Turtleneck jerseys and scarves.
However, the large scarves and the scarves are a very European flaire that make a garment ideal to perform its function and at the same time keep up with fashion. As autumn does still not so cold, one of the proposals shows it already not as belts or shawls of grandmother, but as necklaces with several knots around Central magnificent of neck.
Even so, the traditional way remains the basic and the scarves are still a smart garment with different sizes and designs that can meet the tastes of all, because they have become a unisex garment. The other day I saw in Zara Each gradient color very nice with a great texture.
There are some of Cashmere or even very thin fabrics that give them a stunning fall as lso, which each year leaves Massimo Dutti. You can search for it in a full color highlights with your wardrobe and as we don't have coats for every day of the winter, the scarves also give a different touch unless you leave a pastón.
But for now, that seem to come with force are both printed scarves and handkerchiefs. As the grey sublime designs of Katie Holmes give any simple outfit a touch more elegant and chic.
The touch of this garment is in as you carry it, either to the Katie showing the length of the garment or by wrapped around your neck as they normally come the French long ago and which gives them a very sophisticated touch.
My favorite combination for the fall is of jeans, t-shirt, American and a scarf in a tone more striking than the rest of the Basic, if you want something comfortable with dancers is perfect and if it is more sophisticated about stilettos are suitable.


When you think of marketing to seniors, you might believe it's all about increasing the size of fonts and displaying images of older people in your advertising. Although this is a common practice among many businesses, those elements alone are not going to capture the attention of this market.
The baby boomer generation isn't necessarily all that different from other markets, and contrary to popular belief, many seniors spend a good amount of time online. There are, however, some important distinctions to remember when marketing to an older demographic.
If you want to market your product to someone, you have to speak their language. If you're going to market to seniors, you need to avoid using teenage jargon, trendy language, and internet slang.
Unlike millennials who thrive on a heightened sense of drama, baby boomers just want to know how your product or service is going to improve the quality of their life. That might be old school, but it's what they want.
That does not mean you can't be clever. It just means you need to avoid using a language they didn't grow up with. This means avoiding terms like "ROFLCOPTER" and "AIIGHT." Even if you are making a joke using internet slang, they won't know what you're talking about, your joke (and sales) will be totally lost on them.
Seniors are not helpless people who can't make their own decisions. They are often strong, healthy adults who like to make their own choices. Don't assume that you need to speak to a caregiving audience or their children in order to sell your product.
When you are selling a product or service to someone, it's basic marketing knowledge that you are not selling them "the product", but rather what the product will do for them. For example, if your product is a drill, you are really selling the hole it can create. And, the company that can convince people their drill creates a superior hole wins.
When it comes to seniors, they don't necessarily want the same things a teenager wants, but that doesn't mean they don't want the same product. You can sell the same product to anybody as long as you can discover why they would want it.
Baby boomers didn't grow up with an iPhone in their hand, so requiring certain actions on a web page or in an app won't necessarily be second nature for them. For example, they may not know what a hamburger menu is, or if it is even something to click on.
If part of your marketing strategy requires people to click on symbols or read the fine print, you may lose a large portion of your potential senior customers. Don't make these choices just for seniors; everyone can benefit from an easy, clear sales process.
According to the Pew Research Center, in 2015 only 27% of adults 65 and over owned smartphones. While this number may be gradually increasing, it is a good indication that seniors live more of their lives in the offline world. This means you are going to have a hard time selling to seniors if you are relying only on mobile and internet marketing to reach them.
If you want to reach the majority of your senior market, you have to use multi-channel marketing by targeting them on and offline. This doesn't mean you can't use online marketing, but the majority of your efforts should be concentrated where the majority of your market can be found.
People are naturally drawn to what is familiar. Since seniors grew up receiving advertisements and physical catalogs in the mail, it makes sense to market to them through this channel.
Despite any rumors you may have heard, catalog marketing isn't dead. In fact, even digital retailers like Birchbox and Bonobos are starting to mail catalogs to their subscribers.
When the older crowd was growing up, good quality customer service was always personal, and automated or self-service was almost unheard of. There was always a live person on the other end of the phone to talk to in the customer service department.
When you personalize an experience for someone, they remember it for a long time. Since baby boomers are used to that personal touch, make sure you incorporate some personalization into your efforts. This can be as simple as having a live person respond to customer service inquiries with a simple phone call.
Seniors want products and services they know are going to make their life easier in some way. And it's your job to make sure they know how your product will do that.
If you follow these helpful tips, you will find it easier to not only reach your senior demographic but also retain them as long-term customers.
Thank you very much for your research. This is all well received as I launch a new idea.
This is excellent advise. My business is structured for baby boomer this helps alot.
Great article Larry, excellent insights that I may have been overlooking in my previous marketing strategies.
Thanks, Larry. As I create my Mindfulness for Seniors classes, I'll apply these tips to my marketing strategies!


Derrick finishes up our series on Worldviews and we talk about how to communicate the love of Christ.
B. Thinking Christians need discernment and wisdom (1 Chron 12:32).
1. Find common ground with those we engage in discussion.
(Movies, music, books, children, work, hobbies, sports – Use these subjects as conversation starters).
2. Clarify and illustrate the truth.
3. Graciously show how the culture's ideas are unlivable.
4. Present the truth clearly and forcefully.
1. Deafness of mind. There are too many voices vying for a "hearing". Too many words that have no meaning. In our message of the gospel, Jesus Christ has to break through.
3. Defiance of conviction. Indifference or defiance to listen to truth.
You are the salt of the earth and light of the world. An atheist once said, "Jesus' disciples will have to look more redeemed if I'm going to believe in their Redeemer." How saved do you look to those who come in contact with you?
We live in a passionless society. Esther 4:14 says, "If you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" God has given us a purpose. Regardless of where God has placed you, serve passionately and faithfully.
John Wesley summed it up best, "Get on fire for God and men will come to see you burn." We need to live by His presence and lean on His faith.


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Fine, but you should know exactly what you're giving up in the bargain.
These "debates" are to serious policy discussions as a kazoo is to an orchestra. You can say a kazoo is an instrument, and you can say that these truncated thoughts are proposals, but you'll invite smirks.
This is not a slam on Democrats. The Republican "debates" in 2016 were no better. When a stage is sardined with candidates, there is no alternative to keeping answers short. If the voters had longer attention spans, we could arrange four or five nights of less manic encounters, which would give candidates the chance to explain themselves. But since we don't, we have unedifying and demeaning soundbite-ping-pong matches.
It isn't clear that they merit the intense media interest they generate. Must Biden prove he's not too old? Must Cory Booker "have a moment" after a lackluster first debate? Maybe. Then again, Donald Trump performed abysmally in the 2016 debates. He didn't know the issues and made excruciating errors. His great skill, if you can call it that, was in lobbing juvenile taunts at his rivals. Yet he was acclaimed the winner by the viewers.
Several candidates this week stressed that the Democratic party is veering too far to the left, which was refreshing, if probably futile. The undertow pulling the party left is very strong. As recently as 2009, the public option in health care was considered too extreme, which is why President Obama omitted it. Now, it's the moderate position compared with Medicare for All, which is endorsed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang, Bill De Blasio, Julián Castro, and, with some reservations, Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg.
As usual, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were in full outrage mode about the corporate villains who are sucking us dry. It isn't a sign of our political maturity that the most successful politicians now are demagogues who find some target to blame — foreign competition, immigrants, greedy corporations, millionaires, and billionaires. Warren claims that "giant corporations" and billionaires will foot the bill for her MFA, which rivals Trump's claim that Mexico would pay for his wall. Sanders pointed to the nation across the river from Detroit to shame Americans about health care's not being treated as a "yooman right" in this country.
This seems like a good time to review what Canada's single-payer health-care system does and doesn't do.
It's true that all Canadian citizens and legal residents (though not illegal immigrants) get "free" health care, but only in the sense that you don't get a bill after seeing a doctor or visiting a hospital. Medical care is subsidized by taxes, but the price comes in another form as well — rationing. A 2018 report from the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank, found that wait times between seeing a general practitioner and a specialist average 19.8 weeks. That's the average. There are variations among specialties. Those waiting to see an orthopedist wait an average of 39 weeks, while those seeking an oncologist wait about 3.8 weeks.
Canada has the same modern medical technology that the U.S. offers, but Canadians must wait more than a month for a CT scan, more than ten weeks for an MRI, and almost a month for an ultrasound.
Imagine the anxiety of learning that you need an MRI to find out whether the mass in your breast is anything to worry about and then being told that the next available appointment is in ten weeks. In addition to the psychic price, Canadians who had to wait for treatment expended an average of $1,972.00 out of pocket last year, owing to lost wages and other costs. The Fraser Institute also calculated the value of the lost productivity of those waiting for treatment — nearly $5,600 per patient, totaling $5.8 billion nationally. Wait times to see physicians in the U.S. have been creeping up in recent years — perhaps in response to increased demand following Obamacare — but remain much shorter than those in Canada or other OECD countries with nationalized health services.
When there's an artificial shortage of a good or service, a black market usually follows. I have heard from several Canadians that paying doctors bribes to jump the line is not uncommon. But Canada has another pressure reliever: 90 percent of Canadians live within 90 miles of the U.S. border, and medical centers in Buffalo, Chicago, Rochester, and elsewhere receive tens of thousands of Canadian patients every year.
Advocates respond that Canadians are happy with their system, and that's fine. It's their choice. But Americans tend not to be so docile about delays. And in any case, the Democrats' pretense that we can provide Medicare for All and receive the same level of care we've become accustomed to is applesauce. You want the Canadian system? Fine. Just know what you're giving up.
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Mona Charen is a syndicated columnist and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. @monachareneppc