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When your reader needs to comprehend or be exposed to the argument of another author in order to grasp your argument, it is beneficial to paraphrase. When paraphrasing, a citation is always necessary. You will be able to articulate the author's thoughts in your own words once you have assimilated them. Additionally, citations provide readers with additional information about the source material and allow them to explore other works by the same author or source.
Citations are also useful when addressing audience members directly. For example, if I were writing an essay for my college English class and wanted to include a quote from William Shakespeare, I would properly cite this work by inserting its title and date of publication before the quotation. This allows my audience members to understand the context of the quote and provides me with a way to link Shakespeare's work back to my essay.
Finally, citations help us differentiate our own ideas and arguments from those of others. The more original your thinking is, the more likely it is that you will come up with new phrases or sentences that require their own identity within the framework of a reference list. Always remember to credit the authors of such texts as you build upon their ideas.
Even if you use your own words, the concept belongs to someone else. One of the keys to excellent paraphrase is to use what you've learned rather than merely paraphrasing another author's writing or thoughts in your work. A citation shows that you have taken the time to study what has been said before and are able to reproduce it effectively yourself.
When we take a piece and put it in our own words, we employ paraphrase. It is actually taking an author's concept and putting it into our own words while still providing credit to the source. When a quote is too long to memorize, we should employ paraphrase. This shows that we have read the material and are familiar with its content. It also gives credit to the author for their work.
Paraphrasing can be useful when wanting to give a specific example of something without revealing too much information about the topic at hand. For example, if I were teaching someone how to write a summary paragraph, I would tell them to imagine they were giving a report on a current event. They should include both a general and a specific sentence structure as well as relevant details from the article or book they are reading. After they have done this, they should rewrite the paragraph in their own words with proper attribution.
It is important to note that when we paraphrase information, we are not copying it word-for-word. We are rewriting the idea while still keeping the main point of the text clear.
One method for using a text in your own work without explicitly quoting the original material is to paraphrase it. This can be useful when you cannot locate the source of a particular idea or phrase, or if you want to include some information not found in the original text.
A paraphrase is a summary of a piece of writing that retains key words and ideas but uses their new meaning. Thus, a good paraphrase should be accurate while still being readable by someone who has never heard of the original work. The process of creating a paraphrase can be difficult because you do not want to change the tone or style of the writing too much while still keeping the message clear.
People often use paraphrasing as a way of avoiding plagiarism. If you are going to use part of a text in your own work, it is important to give credit where it is due. However, this does not mean that you can say anything you want without giving any explanation. Even though you are allowed to quote anonymous sources in academic writing, most universities and journals expect you to provide with a short explanation why these sources are appropriate for the paper.
In conclusion, a good paraphrase is one which retains key words and ideas from the original text while adding some new information or perspective.

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Updated June 26, 2019 – BRADENTON BEACH – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed off on more than $3 million in state funds for the city.
The Florida Legislature supported the funding requests earlier this year and DeSantis gave them his blessing on Friday, June 21.
DeSantis vetoed Bradenton Beach’s third request for $2 million to assist with increasing the city’s multi-modal and alternative transportation capacities.
The city will receive $2.6 million for stormwater projects and improvements and an additional $500,000 for seagrass mitigation. City officials hope to use the seagrass mitigation money to move forward with a long-desired plan to dredge the shallow navigation channel that runs along the Bradenton Beach shoreline between the Bridge Street Pier and the North Coquina Boat Ramp. In order for that long-dormant dredging project to take place, the city must mitigate any seagrass impacted by the dredging.
City Attorney Ricinda Perry, City Engineer Lynn Burnett and the city’s contracted lobbyist, Dave Ramba, spearheaded the city’s funding request efforts.
Two or three years ago, Vice Mayor Jake Spooner suggested using Ramba and his team to pursue state funds in addition to utilizing the lobbying firm to help combat vacation rental deregulation and other attacks on the city’s home rule rights.
“I’d like to thank everyone involved. Our City Attorney Ricinda Perry, our City Engineer Lynn Burnett, State Rep. Will Robinson Jr. and Florida Senate President Bill Galvano for getting this past the finish line. This is going to make a huge difference to the timeframe of our stormwater improvements and will save our taxpayers a great amount of money,” Spooner said on Friday.
“I’m also very pleased to hear the governor signed our seagrass mitigation bill, which had been holding up the opening of the channel south of Bridge Street to the North Coquina Boat Ramp. Boating is very important to Floridians for both enjoyment and the economy, and navigation channels are crucial for access,” Spooner said.
“We’re blessed,” Mayor John Chappie recently said.
Chappie also praised the efforts of Ramba, Perry and Burnett and expressed gratitude for the support provided by Galvano, Robinson, DeSantis and the Florida Legislature.
Perry recently praised Galvano and Robinson for their assistance and support.


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The emblematic Galapagos Islands have been always considered as a model of environmental management, which includes strict protection of the natural habitats, regulated human activities such as tourism, fishing, farming, commerce, transportation, etc. The Constitution of Ecuador establishes special regulations for Galapagos and a Special Galapagos Law unfolds the details of management of the Archipelago.
The awareness of the local community and all the actors involved on the islands’ human activities is vital to ensure a long term, truly sustainable development hand in hand with the protection of the fragile and unique ecosystems, terrestrial and marine.
Within this context, two events took place last week in the Islands which demonstrate the degree of involvement of authorities, students, visitors, entrepreneurs and the local community in general.
The II Fair of the Seas
The Ecuadorian Navy through its Department of Environmental Marine Education; together with the Galapagos National Park and various other institutions, companies and individuals, public and private, organized the Second Fair of the Seas.
The event consisted of a public Exhibit along San Cristobal’s Charles Darwin Ecological Waterfront where original stands arranged by the Navy; the National Park; the Charles Darwin Foundation; the local Chamber of Tourism; the local campus of the San Francisco University; the organized Fishing sector and Educational institutions displayed the projects, programs and activities which they conduct, support or participate in relation with the promotion, conservation and management of the natural resources, focused particularly on the marine ecosytems.
The Fair was visited by hundreds of students from the local schools and educational centers; by members of the community and attracted the attention of numerous national and international visitors, touring the islands. According to the organizers, the central purpose was to raise the consciousness and interest in the preservation of the Galapagos Marine Reserve and the objective was certainly accomplished.
Coastal Cleaning World Day in Galapagos
A local idea born in Galapagos some ten years ago and picked by the international NGO, Ocean Conservancy, made possible the establishment of a World Coastal Cleaning Day. The chosen day: September 18 of each year. The main idea is not only to enhance environmental awareness, particularly related to trash disposal, contamination, cleaning and management; but to trigger new projects and initiatives to keep the coastal areas and the seas clean and spared by the devastating effects of hundreds of human made materials.
The Galapagos Ecuador Foundation, non-for-profit organization created ten years ago by Ecuador’s leading travel organization, Metropolitan Touring, and now supported by several other tour operators, institutions and individuals took the lead this year, as in the last five, to organize a massive coastal cleaning event to commemorate this special day. Volunteers, students, community members, authorities and even some visitors joined in a systematically organized collection of waste along the coasts around and near Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, amidst a festive atmosphere of solidarity with nature and the environment.
The Foundation conducts a permanent program of coastal cleaning with the support of local and foreign volunteers and institutions like the Galapagos National Park, the Municipalities, Ecuadorian Navy, etc. It also manages a self-sustained Waste Recycling Center in Santa Cruz, which has been considered an example to be followed. Here, glass from bottles, cardboard and other waste material are recycled and converted into useful materials. Plastics, tin cans and other materials are crushed and sent by cargo boats to the mainland for further treatment.
Metropolitan Touring’s Finch Bay Hotel collaborates with training programs for the community and particularly one to prepare divers specialized in ocean cleaning to join in this ambitious long-term project which begins to show its results, both in the attitude of the local population, vessels crews and visitors, as well as on the increasing amount and variety of materials annually collected.
These are two good examples of how the humans can also join efforts and contribute effectively to the conservation of the islands unique and fascinating nature.


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Mary Taylor, c. 1934
Inscribed 'Mary Taylor' in unknown hand and stamped with photographers copyright ink stamp on reverse
Silver gelatin print, printed circa 1960
9 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches
Provenance: the collection of Hugo Vickers, Cecil Beaton's official biographer
Mary Taylor was a particular favourite model of Cecil Beaton’s, who he photographed on numerous occasions. Born into a wealthy family in New York in 1915, her parents relented to her request to begin a career in modelling after she was diagnosed with cancer, believing she only had a brief time left to live. Taylor was described as having an innate instinct for fashion and style and became a popular model in the 1930s, posing for numerous Vogue photographers including Beaton and Edward Steichen.
In this photograph, Taylor appears indifferent to the strange scene that unfolds on the canvas behind her as she fixes the tulle embellishments on the neckline of her black gown. Beaton photographs the model in front of a painting by Russian avant-garde artist, Pavel Tchelitchew. Tchelitchew had fled Russia following the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and arrived in Paris in 1923, where he became acquainted with Gertrude Stein. Stein introduced him to the Sitwells, mutual acquaintances of Beaton.
Tchelitchew’s painting brims with art historical motifs. By the mid-1930s, the artist had embraced the Surrealist movement, evident in this painting. The drapery suspended in the top of the image obscures perspective and the architecture of plain lines and thick shadow is De Chirico-esque. The figures in the painting seem to reference more historical artistic motifs, the central veiled figure is reminiscent of Francisco de Goya’s Maya; the robed figure in the background is depicted with the solidity and precision of classical sculpture; and the shadowy figure in the painting’s foreground, rendered less potent by the polka-dot pattern that lines their shoulder, is reminiscent of figures in early Renaissance painting. Beaton skilfully manipulates his backdrop, blending Taylor’s dress with the murky shadows of the bottom of the painting whilst also presenting Taylor as detached from the narrative. Caught in her own pre-occupation, Taylor is depicted as a pale sylph-like figure, emphasising the delicate fabric and form of the dress she models.
Her cancer diagnosis proved of little obstacle to Taylor, who became one of the decade’s highest paid models. She used the money to pay for acting classes and was given her first leading role in the film Soak the Rich in 1936. Following this success, she moved to Hollywood and signed a contract with the studio MGM. Along with her husband, Sam Zimbalist, Taylor was an active figure in the fight against the McCarthy-era blacklisting of the industry.
Taylor’s activism continued in the 1960s; she marched on Selma, Alabama alongside Martin Luther King Jr in 1965 and was a vocal advocate for the civil rights movement. Taylor maintained her philanthropic enterprises until her death, aged 93 in 2008.

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'Boo!' said the baby to the monkey in the cot.
'Boo!' said the baby to the penguin in the yacht . . .
Everyone loves to play Boo!
Join six gorgeous babies as they play Boo! with their favourite animal toys. But what will happen when the animals play too?
An irresistibly joyous story for the very young, by two of Australia's most-loved picture-book creators.
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Publisher: Penguin Random House


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How to Be Less Annoyed by Your Kid
Kids are pretty annoying. They are unruly, demanding, and leave a trail of mess wherever they go. I stepped on a barbie, a cheerio and a lego all within one hour this morning. No one tells you about the importance of sturdy slippers in your childbirth classes.
And often as parents, we get caught up in seeing the annoying traits of our kids, especially if they are in the middle of challenging phase or just happen to have come into the world with big feelings and deep sensitivities.
But when we only see the negative “story” about our kid, we miss the good. And what we appreciate (aka pay attention to and focus on), appreciates. So the more bad we see, the more bad we get. And vice versa.
Today, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to offer you my favorite homework assignment I give to families I support.
Look at your kid through a lens of love. Even if they irritate, frustrate, and exasperate you (which they will!) see if you can tell yourself a different story about them.
As child development expert, Dr. Stuart Shanker reminds us:
“When you see a child differently, you see a different child.”
When we notice more what’s going right, rather than wrong our kid senses this appreciation of them and their behavior starts to shift. And together you start writing a new love story.
On today’s “Good Enough Parenting” podcast I talk about the importance of our family stories and ways to find the lens of love for your cranky kid.
And maybe the next time I feel the excruciating pain that only a stepped upon lego can inflict, I’ll appreciate how great my kid is at building creative structures rather than googling boarding schools.

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Roundtable: Behind San Diego's Redistricting Flap
May 27, 2011 1:43 p.m.
Every 10 years San Diego City Council districts are redrawn. This time, a ninth City Council seat will be added. Seven citizens have been appointed to the influential San Diego Redistricting Commission. Both the committee and the process are generating some controversy.


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#284 of 302 Re: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland slow left turns [kjintf]
Nov 11, 2011 (3:36 pm)
I first thought of the hubs disengaging when you say clunk but if you have an overland they dont disengage i believe, if it has quadra-trac, make sure your not in part time or Low. Thats the biggest misconception. Hear are some tips for common maintenance areas that can cause issues that may seem mechanical. Change the Transfercase fluid and filter (every 30,000) since your always in 4wd, make sure make sure! make sure!! your front differential is completely sealed-i learned that the hard way when i found out the fluid had been replaced with water over the years and corroded the gears as well as no protection from each others contact. Even if it is sealed to spec water will still get in, so it should also be replaced every so often (40,000), with removing the entire case and removing ALL fluid and shavings. Add power steering conditioner and check the steering stabilizer as well as all the control arms to be connected correctly. Grease the contact points. Try to determine where the noise is coming from, whether the very front of the car, a little back or directly below the drivers seat.
#285 of 302 Re: Steering shutters during hot weather [carrgo]
Nov 28, 2011 (6:04 am)
"replacing all steering parts": does this include all four ball joints. This is a major problem with Jeep. The front end may feel tight until you drive. Replacing upper and lower ball joints can be the biggest problem solver out there. Within this procedure you can check wheel bearings, and both front axle shafts for looseness. There are bearings in the axle shaft that can cause this problem. Use a good part CROWN parts are the best, you pay more but last longer than OE parts from dealer.
#286 of 302 Re: Front end shakes violently [rt25]
Nov 28, 2011 (6:23 am)
I have replaced all the tie rods myself as well, this tightened up the front end like a brand new vehicle steering. I still have a slight drifting occurance to the right when driving on slightly angled roads. if street is angled left or right that is the way it goes. i have not replaced ball joints or wheel bearings this is next on the list of things to do.
#287 of 302 Re: death wobble? Suggestions welcome! [pacificjeep]
Jan 03, 2012 (7:38 pm)
Check your panhard rod. What you are describing is what I know as "bump steering." When the bushings go bad, you will experience this.
#288 of 302 vibration turning left
Jan 07, 2012 (8:02 am)
ive got a 2002 grand cherokee awd.. when i turn left and somtimes right i get a bad vbration.seems when its cold not as bad but when its warmed up its terrible.the wheels also skip like there trying to catch up with each other.Going straight it drives fine. 4 wheel drive seems to work good in low and i think in high also.could it be the fluid in the transfer case or mabey the trans fer itself. any suggestions.Been fighting this for a year.
#289 of 302 2002 JGC steering problem
Jan 09, 2012 (5:26 pm)
2002 jeep grand cherokee, after warranty expired (of course), in 2006, experienced steering problem, turning right, no problem.
Turning left: vibration, noise. Steering fluid in the reservoir was blackish.
Dealer $400 for new steering box, and $400 labor.
Been running fine since.
Dealer said life time warranty; meaning don't have to pay out of pocket for the same repair twice. But dealer has gone out of business since.
#290 of 302 Re: vibration turning left [mvanderpool]
Feb 17, 2012 (7:59 pm)
had same problem with my 02 cherokee. I was changing everything because it had 75-80k. Found out by luck it was a caliper getting hung-up. The friction after driving and depending on your speed, it would vary on vibration. Drive for 20-30min and lift the jeep, rotate each tire. My front right tire would not budge. This only takes a few minutes and would have saved me soo much time trying to find.
#291 of 302 2012 GC Overland Front End issue
Feb 27, 2012 (12:59 pm)
I'm new to the forum and a first time Jeep owner. I always try to buy American first and was happy that my wife and I agreed on the Overland Grand Cherokee which we purchased yesterday. She wanted to buy a Nissan Murano but I persuaded her to get the Jeep which admittedly wasn't very hard after driving the Grand Cherokee and experiencing the Overland interior. Less than 24 hours after our purchase we were driving into to work together, I made a right turn applied the brake and heard a loud popping noise coming from the front end. A short distance later I repeated the maneuver and again the popping sound. We took it to the dealer who claim they've never experienced this issue with the new body style. They are working on it but honestly admit they don't know what's wrong at this point. Has anyone out there experienced something like this and have any idea what might be wrong?
#292 of 302 Re: 2012 GC Overland Front End issue [novajeep]
Feb 27, 2012 (1:25 pm)
If a dealer tells me that line one more time, I would probably choke him. Typical and common to defer until warranty expires. If this is a new vehicle, take it right back, dump it on the service manager's lap, tell them this is a hidden defect and if they can't get it fixed you want another vehicle within [x] days period.
These days no customer deserves anything less than perfect off the lot. Accept nothing less. The customer is not supposed to fix issues with new vehicles, that's why dealers have franchises and get paid profit when they sold it to you.
If it is used, then you bought the problem. Good luck and don't back down.
#293 of 302 Re: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland slow left turns [kjintf]
Mar 24, 2012 (2:51 pm)
I have a 2002 GC Overland too and mine started to do the same thing a few days ago. I would describe the sound as a crunching/grinding sound from the left front while making slow, sharp left turns. Mine has about 59,000 miles on it. I guess I don't drive a lot either. Did you ever pinpoint the problem? I'm not sure if it is a wheel bearing, CV Joint, failing Viscous coupling or something else.
I appreciate any info.


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Sacred Time: Embracing an Intentional Way of Life
Christine Valters Paintner
Reviewed by Pamela Kittredge
“Sacred time is time devoted to the heart, to things that matter, to wonder and beauty, to catching glimpses of eternity. Sacred time is not measured in minutes or hours, but in moments and spans, offering us an inner sense of expansiveness.” -Christine Valters Paintner
What is your relationship with time? Do you view it as a scarce resource to be carefully guarded? Are you a slave to the hands of the clock as they tick off the hours of the day—the hours of your life? Or do you recognize time as a gift and a blessing, leading you forward into an intentional, reflective way of being?
In her new book, Sacred Time: Embracing an Intentional Way of Life, Christine Valters Paintner invites us into a focused relationship with time that calls us to view it not as scarce, but as rhythmic and spacious, abundant and eternal. Beginning with the breath, and moving outward in concentric circles to cosmic time, Paintner suggests that we learn to create a new time consciousness—one that understands time as a creative and life-giving force. She calls this sacred time.
Contrasting Chronos, the Greek deity that gives his name to linear or clock time, with Kairos, the deity of sacred time and flow, Paintner leads us on an exploration of the ways time works within our lives.
Each of the eight cycles of time is explored in one chapter making this book useful for small group or congregational study. After some background information is offered, each chapter includes a scripture reflection (NRSV), a practice, a meditation and a creative exploration, followed by a closing blessing. Paintner’s poetry, and illustrations by Alexi Francis, are well suited for contemplative use.
Chapter one, “The Breath”, calls us to attend to the most automatic of bodily functions as a practice of awareness. Attention to the breath invites us to slow down, to quiet our minds, and to remove distractions, in service to expanding our aliveness. A particular focus here is the pause between the inhalation and the exhalation—a place most of us never notice. Bringing our attention to this place of rest is a cornerstone practice for the work that follows.
The next chapters discuss rhythms of the day, rhythms of the week, and Sabbath rest. Praying the hours is suggested as a way to mark the passing of the day in a rhythmic and intentional way. If you aren’t familiar with this practice, Paintner suggests resources for becoming so. Sabbath is a source of resistance to the culture of doing, and offers us time to rest, to play and to recharge. Sabbath marks the passing of each week. Any day may be chosen for the Sabbath as long as it is kept as a time apart from regular business, schedules, and perhaps even technology!
In “Waxing and Waning Lunar Cycles”, we look at how the waxing and waning of each moon might be brought to bear on our lives and spiritual practices. Citing the example of St. Francis, whose kinship with all of creation included his love for Sister Moon, we explore practices that are based on lunar cycles. Both the Jewish and Islamic calendars, Painter writes, are lunar and begin the month with the new moon. This draws our attention to the spirit’s emergence from darkness into light. “The moon offers another window into sacred time…and into a meditation on the times for waxing, for fullness, for waning and for darkness” (52). This chapter also has a rich discussion on dreams and their use as a tool for reaching into the heart.
“We expand our focus from the lunar month to the seasons…from lunar cycles to solar ones.” Expanding upon the idea that seasons have their own particular work, Paintner describes the practices inherent in each. Spring is for blossoming, summer for fullness, autumn for harvesting and winter calls us into stillness. Linking each season to a liturgical rhythm surfaces the perhaps unconscious pattern for the church year. Seasonal turnings are threshold times, she writes, where we can yield ourselves to the stirrings of the Spirit. As might be expected, the Scripture for this chapter is from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
In “Seasons of a Lifetime”, we are encouraged to ponder our path through life and to note its turning points as places for study and engagement. The practice of lectio divina is explained in this chapter. Lectio, Paintner suggests, can be used to read not only texts, but to read a life.
After examining our life, the next chapter moves us into an examination of our ancestral time. Integrating what we have learned about our own life into the larger narrative of the lives of those who came before us, we may understand ourselves better. Telling the stories of our generative family may even work to heal present wounds.
A final chapter on cosmic time examines time’s eternal nature. This chapter places all of the other chapters within a cosmic context, urging us, as it does, to breathe in stardust, for example, as a way to connect with the cosmos. We learn about deep time, and mythic time, and why we must attend to both endings and beginnings.
This book asks: Can we cultivate a new relationship with time? Can we become more present to the holy in every moment? Can we honor time’s circular nature and embrace it as spiritual food? Those who wish to answer these questions for themselves, and those who will walk forward on this path, will find this book a wise and steady guide.
Pamela Kittredge writes from an island off the coast of Maine where she lives with her family and her Maine Coon cat, Penney. Pamela is an ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ, a runner and maker.
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The cold is still lingering in Guangzhou in spite of the advent of February, in which springtime arrives. Coincidently, the manufacturing industry, even the entire real economy in China, seems damped by the bleak weather in the face of various challenges. At the panel discussion held among Guangzhou NPC representatives, Mr. Zhang Songming from Tech-Long, a leading enterprise in domestic liquid packaging industry, made his voice heard on behalf of the manufacturing industry: we must reconstruct the great foundation of China with advanced manufacturing industry!
Nowadays, the real economy is confronted with harsh conditions. However, “Stick to Manufacturing Industry for a Thriving Guangdong,” the proposition put forth in the work report of Guangdong Province, is undoubtedly a convincing lighthouse for the people in the manufacturing industry of the province. The leading figures in the industry, represented by Mr. Zhang Songming, not only made timely responses to the staunch decision of the government but expressed their own views on the status quo of the present manufacturing industry in China.
The traditional equipment manufacturing industry has been bolstered by the conscientious and earnest real economy in China over the past decades. However, great changes are brought to domestic traditional manufacturing industry with the glide of times, undermining the industry in terms of confidence and morale. Consequently, unfavorable conditions have already taken shape for its development.
Is the manufacturing industry no longer important?
If entrepreneurs all speculate in the industries like real estate and Internet instead of making investment in the manufacturing industry; if young people all indulge themselves in making a fortune overnight instead of finding a job in a factory; if the fast development of some Internet companies make certain people preach the so-called concept of changing the economic pattern by corner overtaking and the public go stray because of the influence of negative public opinions; then how can our goal to rejuvenate China be accomplished?
As the largest financial market across the globe and the place from which the Internet was originated, the U. S. spares no efforts for the return of manufacturing industry. Furthermore, a series of extreme measures, such as dramatic reduction in taxes, punishment to U. S. companies making investment outside America, and duty hikes for imported commodities, etc. have been put forward by its government to help the manufacturers get back to the country.
As a matter of fact, the manufacturing industry plays a significant role for the development of China’s economy considering the number of manufacturing companies, the number of employees in the industry and the percentage it accounts for in the country’s GDP. China will thrive if its manufacturing industry gets prosperous. As the largest manufacturing market in the world, China will definitely be the country featuring the greatest consumption potential inthe future, so the manufacturing industry is the foundation of China’s economy.
The China market still longs for more quality products that produced according to strict standards. The majority of lean manufacturing companies are still in the course of development. China still has a long way to cover in order to strengthen itself via a thriving manufacturing industry. According to the analysis made from the perspective of China’s economic capacity, China will achieve its goal to become a powerful country if China’s manufacturers all evolve into Foxconn, Huawei and Gree. “China needs more companies like Foxconn, Huawei and Gree or more relatively small giant companies or leading enterprises that are rarely known to the public,” according to Mr. Zhang Songming.
Undoubtedly, manufacturing companies are more qualified to become China’s core strength. The manufacturing industry and the quality products it presents are the underlying foundation that bolsters the development of the Internet economy. The manufacturing industry and its hard-working spirit are the cradle of skilled innovative talents that continuously get into the society. Hence, it is they that bring the people real value and constant innovations. Indeed, the country and society need advanced manufacturers that are for sure vigorous, creative and innovative.
“ It is time to rediscover value of the manufacturing industry!”
—Guangzhou Tech-Long Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. Zhang Songming


Days after it was sued by the American government for violating emissions standards since 2009, Volkswagen unveiled its new BUDD-e concept at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Looking more like a stretched Kia Soul than a modern take on the Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus, the BUDD-e is packed with the latest industry buzzwords – none of which are spelled D-I-E-S-E-L.
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Dr. Herbert Diess, Volkswagen’s chairman of passenger cars, said the BUDD-e is “the first vehicle based on the all-new Modular Electric Platform that is designed specifically for plug-in vehicles.” The German automaker plans to roll out this platform across all of its brands by 2019.
In theory, the plug-in electric BUDD-e is powered by a 101 kWh battery with a claimed 600-kilometre range that can be recharged to 80 per cent of its capacity in 15 minutes. Similar to Faraday Future, Volkswagen’s MEB platform can be stretched and pulled for a variety of body styles.
The BUDD-e concept also gets another auto hot topic at CES: gesture control technology. A further advancement on what Volkswagen displayed at last year’s CES with its Golf R Touch concept, the BUDD-e’s enhanced gesture control uses sensors that can recognize the driver as they approach the vehicle and perform tasks like opening the vehicle’s doors, all while creating a minimalist design for the interior controls.
Finally, Volkswagen also called the BUDD-e an “integral automotive component in the Internet of Things (Iota)” and is capable of “seamlessly communicating with your Smart Home or office.”
For now, Volkswagen is not confirming its BUDD-e will go into production as-is. However, as a plug-in electric concept car with futuristic technology, it’s a nice distraction from the automaker’s diesel woes.


Puffy Mattress Summary Puffy Mattress For Hotels
The Puffy bed mattress, called “the Internet’s Most Comfortable Mattress” has actually been created and developed using the most current technology and superior quality foam layers. It is handcrafted and 100% made in the United States. Puffy Mattress For Hotels
The mattress is ideal for all kinds of sleepers as it provides a medium level of firmness along with a sleeping surface that seems like a cloud.
- Incredible Value: You can get a Queen size mattress for only $950
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- Not the strongest edge support
Full Puffy Mattress Review
The Puffy Bed mattress has been created and developed by the company Puffy that has been formed just recently with the basic idea of supplying a mattress to the people that is universally comfy and provides a sensation like you are sleeping on a bed of clouds.
After 4 years of research, foam formulations, development, sleep trials, and countless hours of perfecting the foam layers, the Puffy mattress was crafted and developed to guarantee a sleep surface that will be ideal for a deep, restorative sleep.
The Puffy mattress is one of the most recent products in the bed mattress market and the company thinks that they have actually crafted the best sleep system that will provide a comfy sleep to sleepers of any ages, sizes, and sleeping habits.
Puffy has accomplished its goal by managing to produce a bed mattress that feels like a cloud when you lay on it.
The company has actually utilized the greatest quality foams layers in developing the mattress with environment friendly manufacturing processes and practices.
The mattress has been distinctively developed using the current innovation to supply a body adapting cloud formula, cloud cooling surface area, and a pressure relieving firm support.
What type of Mattress is the Puffy?
The Puffy bed mattress is a bed in a box mattress that has actually been developed utilizing 2 layers of remarkable quality foams that interact to provide an unmatched level of hug, contour, and comfort for correct spine positioning.
The bed mattress adapts to all kinds of sleeping positions and provides an extremely comfy sleep as it has been developed utilizing body adjusting foams that supply a deep sleep to nearly all kinds of sleepers.
It has actually been developed to supply its sleepers utmost comfort, fantastic support, excellent bounce and, a cool sleeping surface area.
When you lay on the Puffy bed mattress you will feel an instantaneous relief on your pressure points which not just helps in improving blood flow and joint discomfort but likewise provides increased levels of energy when you awaken.
The business does not utilize any harmful or harmful materials in the manufacturing or construction of this mattress and rather tries to utilize environment-friendly products and procedures any place possible.
This cloud foam mattress is hand crafted and manufactured in the United States and is prepared on order. Puffy Mattress For Hotels
How Firm is it?
The Puffy bed mattress has been established to provide a level of comfort which is perfect for nearly all types of sleepers and focuses on the requirements of the majority of sleepers.
The Puffy bed mattress exists in a medium level of firmness and although the company claims it to be between a 6.5 to 8.5 on the firmness scale it is more of a 7, 10 being the firmest.
This level of firmness is enjoyed by a big amount of sleepers, practically 75% as they prefer a medium level of firmness.
This mattress comes with a comfort level which is perfect for all kinds of sleepers consisting of side, back, and stomach sleepers.
The bed mattress offers a soft comfort that is chosen by side sleepers, hug and contour for correct spine alignment that is preferred by back sleepers, and firm support which is ideal for stomach sleepers.
This bed mattress is also optimal for couples and sleeping partners that have various sleeping postures and designs.
How Many Layers Does it Have?
The Puffy mattress has actually been crafted to provide an outstanding level of comfort that envelopes your body and adapts to your body shape to offer a sleep to the complete capacity.
The mattress is prepared with a mix of 2 specifically designed foam layers that form a 10 inch bed mattress.
The top layer of the bed mattress includes a 3 inch patent pending Cooling Cloud foam which is in fact a gel infused visco polyurethane foam that has been made utilizing the Variable Pressure Foaming technology.
This layer is designed to provide a cool sleeping surface area by convection and conduction and unbelievable breathability that dissipates heat far from the body.
The infused gel absorbs heat from the body and helps in supplying airflow that is 8 times more than a typical foam bed mattress.
This layer also provides support by changing inning accordance with the shape of the body, and offering suitable shape that helps in eliminating pressure points and stress that a conventional mattress places on your shoulders, knees, hips, and joints.
The second layer of the Puffy mattress comprise of a 7 inch Firm Core Support foam which is a 1.5 PCF polyurethane foam also produced using the Variable Pressure Foaming technology.
The base layer supplies a special level of firmness that assists in proper spine alignment. The layer likewise supplies strong support and assists in keeping comfort for sleepers of all sizes.
In addition to this, it assists in balancing weight according to the body and provides pressure relief, improved blood flow, and lowered tossing and turning.
The Insta-Firm Technology of this layer performs distinctively well and provides 99% more responsiveness and 4 times higher level of support than a basic bed mattress.
This layer functions as a best structure to the bed mattress by supplying overall support, shape, and durability to the mattress.
How is Motion Transfer and Sinkage?
The Puffy bed mattress carries out really well when it pertains to the movement isolation and sinkage tests.
The bed mattress supplies among the very best weight distribution systems on the marketplace and uses uniquely developed foams that are created using the latest technology.
The layers of this bed mattress work extremely well together and provide an outstanding level of shape and strength which assist in taking in motion and limiting it to a particular location.
This indicates that if you have a sleeping partner that tosses and turns all night or relocations in and out of the bed frequently, then you have to be rest assured as the regular motions will not disrupt or disrupt your sleep. Puffy Mattress For Hotels
The layers also supply strong support and bounce which help limiting the body from sinking in too much. You will not feel the lighter partner rolling towards the much heavier partner on this mattress.
The bed mattress likewise has a steady edge support and offers a bigger sleeping surface by supplying edge to edge available surface area.
Does the Puffy Mattress Sleep Hot?
The Puffy Mattress has actually been designed and developed to supply a cool sleeping surface area to its sleepers for a comfy and a restful sleep.
The top layer of the bed mattress is a gel infused foam layer that is developed to restrict any hot spots on the bed mattress that you might need to experience.
The gel takes in heat from the body and helps in dissipating it.
This layer is also breathable which allows air flow to keep the surface cool.
The bottom layer provides a solid support and does not let you sink into the mattress, keeping you closer to the surface which prevents any heat build up around the body.
The cover of the bed mattress is also thin and breathable which helps in routine airflow and keeps the body more detailed to the gel instilled foam layer.
The mattress presents an excellent heat dispersion system and presents an ideal temperature for comfort.
On the Puffy bed mattress, you do not need to fret about sweating or sleeping hot, as this leading ranked mattress is developed to supply a comfortable and cool sleeping surface area throughout the night.
Does it Have any Smell?
The Puffy Bed mattress, much like the other bed in a box mattresses does have a slight ‘brand-new mattress’ odor at first when it is unwrapped from the packaging.
The company uses high quality foams that are CertiPUR-US certified which guarantees that the construction process does not involve any ozone depleters, flame retardants, mercury, lead, formaldehyde, phthalates, or other heavy metals.
The business uses specialized variable pressure production process that removes the use of damaging chemicals and offers foams that go beyond the required requirements set by CertiPUR-US for durability, emissions, and foam material.
The business also tries to use environmental-friendly items wherever possible, in the construction and production process of the bed mattress.
The Puffy mattress is made to buy to make sure that it is delivered as fresh as possible to your doorstep. Puffy Mattress For Hotels
Does it Require a Foundation?
The Puffy Bed mattress does not need a specific or special kind of foundation as it is created to deal with any frame or foundation.
The mattress can be put on any surface consisting of a flat frame, boxspring, or a slatted frame, nevertheless, make sure that the slats are not more than 4 inches apart.
The only thing to consider prior to positioning the mattress is to check whether the base is flat as well as or not, as the bed mattress will not offer correct comfort on an uneven base.
The foams utilized in the Puffy bed mattress are versatile and the bed mattress works well on an adjustable frame as well.
In case you do not have a structure and do not want to purchase a brand-new one also, then you can likewise position the bed mattress straight on the flooring and the mattress will work absolutely great. Just ensure that the area is not susceptible to moisture as this may hurt the cover and the foam layers of the mattress.
What Type of Cover Does it Have?
The cover of the Puffy bed mattress has been distinctively developed and crafted utilizing high quality products to work well together with the foam layers and provide a comfortable sleeping experience.
The cover has tiny pores and is designed to be thin. This helps in providing breathability and a cool sleeping surface area in addition to helps in wicking away heat and moisture.
The top of the cover is white in color and has a textured surface with small clouds positioned distantly all over that make it attractive and appealing. The side panels of the cover are constructed of high quality long lasting fabric and dark grey in color.
The Puffy logo design is positioned near the footing of the bed mattress, right in the center. The cover has a zipper that suggests it is removable and can be cleaned as well.
What is the Best Way to Care for the Puffy Mattress?
The Puffy bed mattress is very simple to maintain and care for if utilized with appropriate guidelines.
The mattress has a removable and washable cover that can be hand cleaned as well as device cleaned. It is not suggested to clean the cover frequently as this may damage the fabric.
In case of small discolorations, the area cleaning technique is recommended.
A sponge should be dipped into a mixture of water and a moderate detergent, and ought to be rubbed in circular movement over the stain until it eliminates. Make sure no harmful or extreme cleaning agents are used.
The location needs to be dried off instantly with a hand dryer as this will prevent any damage to the foam layers.
The bed mattress must not be turned as the comfort layer has been put on the top but it should be turned from head to toe after every 6 to 7 months as this will offer an even wear and avoid the mattress from bottoming out.
It is also suggested to vacuum the bed mattress utilizing a hand vacuum after every 3 to 4 months to avoid any dust and dirt from settling in.
Will it Last Long?
The Puffy mattress has been crafted utilizing superior quality, distinctively designed foam layers that work well together to supply a long lasting durability.
The bed mattress is entirely manufactured in the U.S.A. which guarantees that the very best quality items and foams are used in the construction of this bed mattress.
The base core layer of the bed mattress supplies general support to the mattress and protects it from bottoming out.
This foam based layer not just offers strength however likewise overall durability to the bed mattress.
The current innovation incorporated into the specially designed foam layers of this mattress helps it to last for a a lot longer time than the standard foam mattresses.
Although the company supplies a lifetime service warranty with the mattress, it is expected to last and work well for about 13 to 15 years. The life of the bed mattress might increase if it is taken appropriate care of. Puffy Mattress For Hotels
Size and Shipping
The Puffy bed mattress is readily available in 6 different sizes that are like the basic US mattress measurements.
The size of the bed mattress can be chosen inning accordance with the requirements and requirements of the customer.
- Twin: 39″ X 75″ X 10″
- Twin XL: 39″ X 80″ X 10″
- Full: 54″ X 75″ X 10″
- Queen: 60″ X 80″ X 10″
- King: 76″ X 80″ X 10″
- Cal King: 72″ X 84″ X 10″
All Puffy mattresses are made to purchase and prepared in spotless conditions so that the mattress remains compressed for as little time as possible and feels fresh when unpacked.
When the bed mattress is ready, it is compressed, vacuum sealed, and rolled into a cardboard box for shipping.
The business uses the current technology to compress all the sizes of the bed mattress including the Cal King into a single sized box which is 19 ″ x 19 ″ x 42 ″ in size.
Package is white in color and has the Puffy logo design printed over it. Package looks simple yet enticing and the size makes it simple to maneuver and manage.
The company provides free shipping by means of FED-EX to the contiguous 48 States and charges $150 for shipping to Hawaii and Alaska. The business also provides complimentary shipping to the majority of the states in Canada.
Since the bed mattress is made to order, for that reason it will take about 2 to 3 days to prepare the order. The bed mattress is shipped in about 3 to 6 service days.
It is very simple to set up the mattress when you receive it, all you have to do is unpack the bed mattress, put it over a foundation, and cut open the packaging.
The mattress will begin to decompress itself and will instantly take its appropriate shape in a few hours.
101 Night Risk-Free Sleep Trial and Guarantee
Puffy deals a 101 night risk-free trial with its mattress, which means that you can return the mattress within the very first 101 nights from the date of shipment if you are not persuaded with its quality or comfort.
It is advised to use the mattress for at least 3 to 4 of weeks prior to making a decision as it takes some time for the human body to adapt and adjust to a brand-new comfort level.
If for some reason, nevertheless, you are not pleased with the mattress, then all you need to do is contact the business within the specified time period and they will set up a complimentary pickup for the bed mattress. Puffy Mattress For Hotels
Once the mattress is gotten, the company will donate it to a local charity and refund you all your money.
There will be no hidden, shipping, or transportation costs charged or subtracted from your refund.
The donation policy of the business ensures that your foam mattress will not end up in a junkyard, and will be provided to those who are in real requirement of it.
If you stay in Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada and choose to return the bed mattress under the 101-Night Trial Policy, then the company will not be able to reimburse you the shipping charges spent for the initial delivery of the bed mattress.
Puffy’s 101-Night Trial Policy stands for just the original purchasers who have actually purchased straight from their website.
Puffy is highly confident about their sleep system and states that it will be the best foam mattress that you have actually ever tried, and for that reason backs up the bed mattress with among the best service warranties offered in the mattress market.
The restricted warranty covers all the production defects faced throughout the life of the mattress.
If any defects are dealt with in the craftsmanship or materials throughout the very first ten years from the date of purchase then the business will change the bed mattress with a brand name new Puffy bed mattress complimentary of cost.
If any problems are dealt with after the very first 10 years then the business will either repair work or replace your bed mattress at its discretion.
They will likewise charge a $50 shipping cost incurred each way which will be waived off if it is validated that a manufacturer’s problem is present.
At your discretion, the business likewise provides an unique “Quick Sleep” alternative as a part of your life time guarantee.
After the completion of the first ten years you can choose to select this choice, where rather than repairing or replacing your bed mattress, the business offers you with a brand-new mattress at half of the initial rate you paid to buy the bed mattress.
You get to keep the old bed mattress also.
The service warranty covers any visible imprints that are higher than 1.5 inches and manufacturing defects in the zipper of the cover also.
This is valid only for the original buyer of the mattress and does not transfer if the bed mattress is sold even more.
How Much Does the Puffy Mattress Cost?
The Puffy mattress is constructed using the very best quality materials and foams but is still offered at really affordable rates.
To minimize the rates of the mattress and make it more cost effective, the company has avoided intermediaries and cut out on pointless commissions.
The bed mattress is offered in various sizes and is priced accordingly. The rates of the bed mattress variety between $625 to $1150. The business is also currently providing a flat $200 discount on all the sizes. Puffy Mattress For Hotels
Following are the prices of the Puffy at discounted rates:
- Twin ” $625
- Twin XL ” $675
- Full ” $800
- Queen ” $950 with the current $200 discount!
- King ” $1,150
- California King ” $1,150
The discounted rates make this mattress an excellent choice to consider for all types of sleepers hiding for a brand-new mattress.
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Review: Our Verdict
The Puffy mattress is a high standard bed mattress that fits the needs of almost all types of sleepers. It offers a medium level of firmness which is preferred by the majority of sleepers.
The mattress supplies utmost comfort and exceptional pressure relief that assists in sleeping to the full capacity and awakening fresh and energized.
This is likewise among the very best mattresses for back pain due to its back alignment support.
Puffy backs up its mattress with a 101 night risk-free trial and an industry best, life time service warranty.
Furthermore, the mattress supplies fantastic movement isolation and is extremely durable.
It does not sleep hot at all as it has been thoroughly developed to prevent any heat retention and provide comfy sleeping temperatures.
Considering that the products utilized in this mattress are really long lasting and the bed mattress is designed with exceptional quality foams, the Puffy is a terrific investment for an unequaled comfy sleep.
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We haven't seen Ronda Rousey much at all since her disappointing loss at the hands of Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. And while we still don't know if she plans to fight in the cage again, it looks like she's still fighting in other ways for causes she believes in. Earlier tonight, a picture showed up on a Standing Rock protester's Twitter account showing Rousey on site.
Standing Rock is where the Sioux tribe and other “water protectors” have set up to protest the planned building of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline. The pipeline crosses the Missouri River just above the Standing Rock reservation, and the Sioux are concerned their drinking water will become contaminated.
After a tense standoff that saw militarized police shooting rubber bullets and water cannons at civilians, the United States Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit for the pipeline to cross the river until environmental impact research was done. But, just this morning, President Donald Trump signed an executive order overturning that decision, and water protectors are already rushing back onto the site to stop the project from moving forward.
And now “Rowdy” is one of them.
This isn't the first time Rousey has clashed with Trump. During his campaign, he claimed she supported him as a candidate, something the brash Rousey quickly called bull on. From there the two sparred from time to time in the press, with The Donald celebrating Rousey’s loss to Holly Holm on his Twitter account, saying, “She's not a nice person!”
But, while she may have gained a reputation for being mean and stand-offish with the press, it’s important to remember she’s done a lot for various charities over the years from the Didi Hirsch Foundation to the Free Rice Campaign and beyond. Now, she’s stepping back into the spotlight to fight for Standing Rock. Here’s hoping it’s the first step in an eventual decision to fight in the Octagon again.


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India’s new coronavirus infections hit a record on Wednesday, as crowds of pilgrims gathered for a religious festival despite oxygen shortages and strict curbs in other areas.
Despite the rising number of cases, with hospitals struggling to cope with oxygen shortages, the Indian government has allowed the Hindu Kumbh Mela festival – where crowds gather to take a holy dip in the Ganges river – to proceed.
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus gathered to bathe in the Ganges on Wednesday, the third key day of the weeks-long festival, in the Himalayan city Haridwar.
Sanjay Gunjyal, the inspector general of police at the festival, said around 650,000 people had bathed on Wednesday morning.
“People are being fined for not following social distancing in non-crowded ghats (bathing areas), but it is very hard to fine people in the main ghats, which are very crowded,” he said.
There was little evidence of social distancing or mask-wearing, according to witnesses.
In response to concerns raised earlier this week that the Kumbh Mela, or pitcher festival, could turn into a “superspreader” event, the state’s chief minister, Tirath Singh Rawat, said “the faith in God will overcome the fear of the virus”.
More than a thousand cases have been reported in Haridwar district in the last two days, according to government data.
From reporting less than 10,000 cases per day earlier this year, India has been the world’s worst-hit country since April 2, with health experts blaming a widespread failure to heed curbs on movement and social interaction.
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India’s richest state Maharashtra – home to the commercial capital, Mumbai, and the current epicentre of the second wave – imposed stringent restrictions from Wednesday to try to contain the spread of the virus.
The new restrictions will force all “non-essential” shops, malls and e-commerce deliveries to pause operations from Wednesday until May 1.
Shooting for movies, television shows and advertisements in Bollywood will also grind to a halt, in what will be a blow to India’s flagship film industry.
Bars and restaurants were shut earlier this month, and public gatherings of more than five people are banned.
The new measures follow Maharashtra’s move to impose a state-wide weekend lockdown that confined the state’s 125 million people to their homes until the end of April unless shopping for food or medicine, or travelling.
Hospitals flooded, delays in global vaccine deliveries
Elsewhere, overstretched private hospitals are turning patients away, placing an increasing burden on government facilities.
In the western state of Gujurat, local media showed a long queue of ambulances waiting outside Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, with some patients being treated there while they waited.
A hospital source, who declined to be named as he is not authorised to speak publicly, said this was because a lot of private hospitals were short of oxygen and were sending their patients to the public hospital.
The surge across India is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the UN-backed COVAX initiative. That programme aims to bring shots to some of the world’s poorest countries.
Already the rise in cases has forced India to focus on meeting its domestic demand – and delay deliveries to COVAX and elsewhere, including the UK and Canada.
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If there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that all families should be celebrated, all the time. Because, love is love. So we pulled together these 6 excellent children’s books that celebrate LGBT families.
The way it’s important for children of color to see themselves represented in the books they read, for children with special needs, and for children with single parents, the same applies for children in LGBT families who may not have the same family experience as many of their peers. So we’re so grateful to these authors who are looking out for so many kids.
Whether your own kids have same-sex parents or they’re just interested in learning about what some of their friends’ lives are like, these are great reads for Pride Month, and all year long.
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The Family Book by Todd Parr shows very young children that all families, no matter what they look like, are special and unique. The bright, playful illustrations that Parr is known for, coupled with simple prose, help convey a strong message of acceptance and love.
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson may be the sweetest explanation of same-sex relationships for preschool-aged children that I’ve seen. It’s the tale of two male penguins who live in Central Park Zoo and do everything together. The Zookeeper soon realizes that they are in love, and when he finds an untended penguin egg, he gives it to them to care for — and soon it hatches and they become a beautiful family. Penguins, love, and a new baby? Adorable for any age.
A fantastic book for young children interested in learning more about LGBT families (including their own), I definitely recommend This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman. It’s actually like two books in one; the first half is a fun picture book with a story told in rhyme (Rainbow arches, Joyful marches, Motors roaring, Spirits soaring) about families attending a Pride Parade. I love the depiction of all kinds of families at the parade, like in real life — LGBT, heterosexual, young, old, Black, White — because the diversity helps support the powerful themes of of inclusion and acceptance. The second half of the book is a terrific resource guide for parents, making this book a welcome addition to many families’ bookshelves.
Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer (also shown at top) is a lovely picture book and a Cool Mom Picks favorite for young children learning about understanding and acceptance. When Stella’s teacher asks her students to bring in one special person for Mother’s Day, Stella doesn’t know what to do because she has two daddies and they are both very special to her. She finds a lovely solution, resulting in a terrific lesson for her classmates.
Dana Allison Levy’s The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher tells the story of the Fletchers…as you might have guessed. They’re a large family with with two dads and four multicultural brothers who have all been adopted. Fans of this early reader chapter book for middle graders love that this is really just a modern retelling of the classic family story with the same elements as so many children’s book family story: A loving, zany family, a lot of hijinks, and of course, a happy ending.
You may already know Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman, which was considered very controversial when it was first released in 1988 and received a whole lot of attention. (How far we’ve come!) Nearly 30 years later, it’s still a great read, and a mainstay in classrooms and libraries everywhere. The moral, in the words of Heather’s teacher: “The most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love one another.” Yes, indeed.


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With their breadth of available inventory and shipping infrastructure, it seems that Amazon has everyone cornered. But, there are incredible opportunities for brands and retailers to compete with Amazon – and thrive. In today’s post, we’ll focus on how to outperform the big, smiling behemoth when it comes to customer experience and engagement.
Email is the new filing cabinet. When’s the last time you checked email? How about when you last checked your phone for new messages? If you’re like 4 out of every 5 consumers, you went first for messages and left email alone. Most people leave it alone for a day, or 2, before checking it, and it is earning a reputation for being a place where official records are sent and can be searched for later. Click video to learn more: It’s definitely not where most people chat about the weekend’s plans, or check out the latest styles from favorite brands. Now, this shouldn’t surprise anyone, but based on the ecommerce’s love affair with email, it would seem that there’s a misalignment between marketing and its intended audience. While many consumers are using instant messaging, text and social apps multiple times per hour, brands are working hard on their email creative for the week, and setting up their campaigns to go out at just the right time, though it has far less impact that it did 10 years ago. This is troubling for a number of reasons, but let’s keep this brief. Primarily, the problem here is that many teams are structured around channels. And at a higher level, many companies are structured with marketing, ecommerce and customer service teams sitting apart from each other, and doing their level best to “enhance communication channels” and ‘share data’. So while consumers are putting little voice assistants in the kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms, email marketers are working hard to get their graphics approved and their segments locked down. Seems like something’s a little off, right? It is. Though email is still an incredibly effective channel for ecommerce marketers, not many brands are investing in newer ways to connect with their customers. And though we used to talk about preparing for new channels, the new apps and devices consumers are using today represent the need to do more than just develop a strategy for a new channel. The real showstopper here is that marketing, sales and service all collide on these channels when its done right. And that doesn’t jive well when you have separate teams. So while 20-somethings are scribbling on photos and sending them to their friends, brands are trying to figure out whether Messenger is going to work well for customer service. Or if they should have a branded skill on Alexa that offers some content to the customer. If you’re having these conversations at the moment, please stop. With most of your customers going to instant messaging as their first communication channel, and the majority of consumers who have bought voice assistants saying there’s no way they would want to go back to their life before voice, its time to start learning about what these channels can be used for, when the customer is put in center-focus. The opportunity is real, but only for brands willing to step outside their traditional mindset. Customers are ready and willing to build new habits, and will be delighted by the services that can be offered through these channels. The same channels they use dozens of times each day. The biggest brands recognize this, and that’s why they are investing in voice, and chat, with a focus on the customer’s interests. They see the opportunity and know the time to start is now. For many others, there’s a hint that this could be mobile all over again - too slow, too little, too late, and too many lost opportunities.
This is a summary of an article published by PYMNTS. You can read the full article here. No one likes the friction-filled process of returning unwanted goods. Say hello, literally, to Alexa, and a streamlined process of getting what consumers want through a turbocharged customer care experience, via Linc. Giving voice to returns can save sales. In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, Linc CEO Fang Cheng said that the skill lives at the intersection of AI and customer care, enabling brands and retailers “to have a much more intimate way of serving their shoppers across any channels those shoppers prefer.” The platform also works with retailers who are not plying their wares over Amazon, through both Alexa and Google Assistant. In an example of the customer care continuum, Cheng said that a consumer can ask Alexa “where is my order?” and the assistant will respond with tracking information and a projected delivery date. It’s an example of quick answer and quick response. One notable absence, and perhaps a refreshing one: There’s no need to know the order number or the specifics of a product, and thus no need for a paper chase. Linc’s platform, the company has said, does all that housekeeping, so to speak, in the background. As Cheng stated, the platform and the merchant are integrated to the point where brands can come to market with their Alexa skill in a matter of weeks. “The beauty [of the skill] is that the assistant already has access to all the past purchases that have been made with the brand,” Cheng noted. Linc’s platform knows what orders are eligible for return, and there is no need for obsessive paperwork, she told Webster. “What makes the assistant smart is that the assistant needs to have a fairly deep level of data,” she said. Linc does not store anything related to that data or the emails that customarily alert consumers to their commerce activity. You can read the full article here on PYMNTS.com
Ecommerce consumers benefit with an improved returns process while retailers deliver a consumer-friendly, cost-efficient process.
Retailers use Linc to respond to customer needs via Messenger, WhatsApp, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and other consumer-preferred communication channels.
Retailers are facing a raft of challenges this quarter. Amazon capturing more than half of total online retail growth, customers spending 88% of their time in only 5 apps, and customer acquisition costs skyrocketing. It's understandable some are considering selling the farm, and others are quietly fading away. For those still in the fight, ChatBots and conversational commerce channels are a hot topic of debate – it’s difficult to go a single day without stumbling on some kind of new report – and for good reason. But many are feeling concerned about some fundamentals of the platforms, and how they operate.
There’s a Chinese proverb that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second best time is now. The same can be said for updating your brand’s customer experience strategy for 2017. The best time to get visionary and aggressive about tackling the challenges and opportunities tech will bring your way in 2017 was at least six months ago, but the second best time is right now. As we plunge headlong into a new year, we’re bringing you an overview of the trends you’ll need to embrace for brand success in 2017. Get ready to take a look into the near future.


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