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Fulminating for the Lord

Fulminating for the Lord

Every saint has a past. When we think of St Paul’s past, we tend to think of his career persecuting Christians, and his background role in the stoning of St Stephen.

But tomorrow’s First Reading indicates that a good three years after his conversion, Paul was still causing trouble to the Church. When Paul showed up in Jerusalem, Barnabas managed to get the apostles on side — but Paul soon blew it:

Saul now started to go round with them in Jerusalem, preaching fearlessly in the name of the Lord. But after he had spoken to the Hellenists, and argued with them, they became determined to kill him. When the brothers knew, they took him to Caesarea, and sent him off from there to Tarsus.

In other words, the apostles got him out of the way. This was for Paul’s good no doubt. But the locals were probably glad to see the back of him.

The churches throughout Judaea, Galilee and Samaria were now left in peace, building themselves up, living in the fear of the Lord, and filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit.

It wasn’t the content of Paul’s preaching which was causing trouble — he was preaching the same gospel as the apostles. It was the style of Paul’s preaching. It’s not hard to imagine: bold, abrasive, fulminating. Probably a bit like this guy:

I picked this video of Michael Voris not only because of its Australian references, but because for better or worse, it is Voris at his boldest, most abrasive, and most fulminating. And Voris is about as popular with his bishops as Paul was with his (in the pericope under consideration).

It’s almost self-evident, I think, that Voris’ opinions are not my own. If they were, this would be a very different blog. (And, let’s be honest, I’d have more readers!) But I don’t intend to “bash Voris” in this post. As a matter of fact, Voris spoke in Melbourne recently, and a friend who heard him wrote this:

People will argue that he “preaches to the converted”, and “What real effect is he having?” and “He lacks charity.” But as a result of attending the talk, I will:

1. Make a point of getting to confession ASAP.

2. Work harder, because as he well pointed out with the use of scripture, salvation only comes through suffering and sacrifice.

3. Stop patronising people who try to argue their way out of being faithful Catholics. Instead, I’ll tell them how it is and leave the rest up to them and God. Life’s too short.

I have to admit, I’m not much of a fan of the second resolution there. It smacks of semi-Pelagianism. Salvation comes through Christ, and we can’t earn it. Still, the e-mail demonstrates that Voris’ preaching (or teaching if you prefer) is a fruitful apostolate. It converts some hearts and minds — even as it infuriates and alienates others. Now I’m thinking of someone like Max Lindenman, who frankly struggles with Archbishop Chaput, and has no time for Michael Voris:

Chaput was calling on the laity to correct what he saw as the negligence of the clergy . . . He serves up red meat, but nothing too raw or bloody. A populist he may be; a demagogue he is not.

To grasp the difference, compare Chaput’s relatively modest request to the full-throated cry that emerged this past Lent from Real Catholic TV host Michael Voris. Incensed at a letter circulated by members of Earth Day Network, asking Catholic pastors to devote Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday’s homily to environmental protection, Voris denounced global warming as “a scam,” whose “intent is to limit population growth through abortion, contraception and sterilization.” For recommending the faithful give up plastic bags and incandescent light bulbs, Voris continued, the bishops who make up the USCCB “are going to have to pay for their negligence, in this life or the next.”

It may seem to some that, by praising Chaput in comparison to Voris, I am insulting His Grace with the soft bigotry of low expectations. On the contrary, I give Chaput credit for talking to Voris’ audience, if not quite in their language, then certainly in language more elevated than Voris’ but less equivocal than they’ve come to expect from bishops. Nothing could be more important today. The style of pastoral letters and Bishops’ Conference pronouncements is grave, ponderous, jargon-happy, and full of disclaimers. Is it charitable? Yes. Clear? Insofar as any statements on complex issues can be, yes. Unfortunately, to all but a few patient readers, it has a narcotic effect equal to Demerol’s.

This might have flown in the days of vellum, but no longer. If the Church is not a democracy, the communications business is. Carrying a point takes more than good intentions, formal accreditation, and elbow grease; it also takes flash. That Voris is not talking only to himself suggests that a sizable number of Catholics crave a flashier, slicker, more friction-free juncture of Church teaching and conservative politics than may in fact be possible. As Ed Kilgore points out in New Republic, evangelical Christians have televangelist James Robison to damn government as “a blasphemous substitute for God when it comes to picking ‘winners and losers.'” Catholics have Michael Voris to damn earth’s stewards into hell.

What’s my point? Well, it’s a complex issue, so there’s more than one. Here’s a few:

  • It’s disingenuous to say that abrasive fulminating is unchristian and counter-productive. If you rate St Paul (and I do), then Michael Voris is in good company.
  • It’s disingenuous to say that abrasive fulminating is the only way to preach the gospel. Even the apostles of the Lord baulked at Paul on occasion, and opted for more prudent methods.
  • It’s disingenuous to insist on an either-or approach. Archbishop Chaput shows that a both-and approach is effective. So did St Paul.


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The marathon is such an intriguing event for coaches and athletes. As a coach, I must admit that marathon preparation is a bit intimidating because so much can go wrong, even for the prepared athlete, during the marathon. That said, athletes who have done intelligent marathon training for several months and who are willing to commit to a race plan have a very good chance of running a quality race when the gun goes off. Here are four lessons to learn before you toe the line on race day.

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The first thing to remember about the marathon—and this goes for any distance as well—is that you can't run faster than your level of fitness. This becomes a bit tricky in the marathon because when you have the fitness to run the 26.2 miles in 3:30, the 8-minute miles that are associated with that pace will feel really slow the first few miles. You might even get to the 10-mile or 15-mile mark and still feel good running at 7:40 or 7:45 pace per mile (or 3:23 marathon pace). But if you're in 3:30 shape and you try to run significantly faster than 3:30, you're going to "hit the wall" hard in the late miles.

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It's not uncommon to see marathon runners have a good race through 18 or even 20 miles at PR-setting pace, but then slow horribly, maybe even to a walk. There's nothing like a few miles of walking to take you from a slight PR to a time that you're embarrassed to share with your training partners.

So be honest about your fitness. What was the pace of your marathon-pace runs? How have your long runs gone, and what was your pace? Have you done Yasso 800s to get an idea of what you might be able to run for the full marathon distance (though you need to be careful with this predictive workout—it only works if you've done all of the other necessary marathon preparation)?

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Ladies, do you whip off your bra as soon as you get home? Do certain perfumes make you gag? Welcome to the club: adults with sensory processing disorder.

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How do you live in a world that puts you in a state of anxiety, panic, or depression? Begin by recognizing that hypersensitivity comes with ADHD. You aren't crazy, and you're not being a baby. Your discomfort and pain are real.

Then identify your sense triggers and find ways to limit their effects. In other words, see things coming and make a plan. If your friend suggests having dinner at a restaurant that has loud live music on Friday nights, suggest another place. Say, "I'd love to go out, but it's hard to hear our conversation over the noise." Here are some ways to manage a range of sensitivities that many ADHD women have:

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> Wear loose-fitting clothing that is tag-free. Some women wear a bathing suit or body suit under their clothes. They find the deep compression calming.

> Choose clothes with natural fibers, like cotton, jersey, silk, or fleece. Try on clothing and move around in it before you purchase it, paying attention to how the fabric moves and feels on your skin.

> Express your intimate needs to your partner. If caressing makes you flinch or causes painful tickling, tell your partner what is better.

> Use makeup and other skin products made for sensitive skin. They are usually less greasy and — bonus — fragrance-free.

> If hugging is uncomfortable to you, offer a handshake and a pat on the shoulder instead.

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> If your workplace is too noisy, and you aren't required to answer the phone or offer customer service, block out the noise with earplugs.

> Use a white noise machine at work.

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> Keep a pot of boiled spices going in the oven. Cinnamon, for instance, makes the house smell pleasant and covers up less offensive smells.

> Purchase fragrance-free cleaning products, deodorants, and skin care products.

> Keep a fragrant sachet in your purse to mask offending odors.

> Wear a lightweight scarf that you can use to cover your nose when shopping or using public transportation.

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> Wear sunglasses — outdoors and indoors, if needed.

> Shop online or at small stores where there is less visual clutter.

> If you must take a trip to the mall or to large, overwhelming stores, take breaks. Find a quiet spot to re-fuel your sensory tank, even if it means going into a bathroom stall for a few minutes.

> Avoid fluorescent lighting, and replace your light bulbs at home and work with full-spectrum lights.

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> Use a child-sized toothbrush and toothpaste for sensitive teeth if you're prone to gagging.

> Schedule your dental appointments for later in the day. Gagging reflexes are worse in the morning.

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Many children with hypersensitivities work with occupational therapists, to help them adjust to a sensory-challenging world. It's harder to find professional help for adults. Visit the SPD Foundation website at www.spdfoundation.net. There you can read more about SPD and search a directory of service providers who work with children and adults. The list includes dentists, doctors, OTs, and psychotherapists. Finding practical strategies for dealing with your hypersensitivities will make the world a lot friendlier.

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Kenai Peninsula officials were keeping a close eye on quickly rising water levels at the Soldotna bridge on Friday. Eric Mohrmann, the borough's director of the Office of Emergency Management warned that a possible water surge could occur if the ice jam broke. "Persons living in low lying areas downstream of the bridge, such as Poacher's Cove and Big Eddy, should be alert to a possible rapid rise in the river water level," he wrote in a press release.

The potential flood appeared to be the result of ice jams between the bridge and Big Eddy area, Mohrmann told the Daily News. "The water in the river is always flowing," he said. "When the temperature drops, ice flows downstream and establishes a jam. The water builds up behind it and eventually finds a channel out."

Area temperatures have ranged between 10 and 14 below, he said.

Old-timers may remember similar conditions that culminated in the biggest flood in the recorded history of the Lower Kenai River.

On Jan. 18, 1969, temperatures had dropped to 25 below and a massive ice jam formed in a flat, wide spot known as Falling In Hole. The problem was exacerbated by a "jokulhlaup" -- or glacial gush. A lake had built up behind Skilak Glacier, about halfway between Seward and Skilak Lake. As the temperature dropped, the glacier cracked and the lake emptied like water pouring out of a giant bathtub.

The river stage at Soldotna hit 22.62 feet, the highest ever recorded. Witnesses at the Sterling Highway bridge in Soldotna reported ice chunks the size of trucks racing downstream at 42 knots. The press of ice and water sheered buildings off their foundations. Ninety people had to leave their homes. Thirteen homes were reported lost or damaged along with "countless docks and floatplanes," according to press reports. It took several days before warming temperatures and rising water pressure broke the dam and eased the flooding.

The lake behind Skilak Glacier burst out every two or three years, usually in colder months. Another such event sent the river stage at Soldotna to 20 feet on Jan. 28, 2009.

The Snow River Glacier Dam Lake, east of Moose Pass, discharges with similar frequency. But these Alaskan jokulhlaups seldom cause much damage.

The 1969 flood may have been the biggest and most dramatic. But, because of development, the flood of October and November 1995 proved much more costly.

That flood was caused not by an ice jam, but by heavy rains that caused flooding across the Peninsula. On the Lower Kenai it was a "100-year flood," that is the type of flood that federal authorities say occurs only once in a century.

Big Eddy was ground zero. The low land in the middle of the giant oxbow bend had been heavily built on since 1969, with houses and gravel roads in what had previously been absorbent wetland. It was reported afterward that "dozens" of homes had been erected near the river without permits and that the maps indicating floodplains may have been out of date.

The river surged across the neck for a week, leaving a junkyard of metal roofing, trailers, boats, furniture and other debris.

Borough officials said 66 primary residences and 309 recreational cabins were damaged. For the most part, the damage was limited to the great mess left behind by receding waters; only a couple of homes were said to have lost most of their value. But many public facilities were compromised and officials estimated total losses at $10 million.

One bright spot in the 1995 flood was the discovery that bank restoration efforts -- which some at the time considered junk science or, at best, theoretical -- actually worked. Most riverbanks left in their natural, grassy condition fared well while gravel washed away and rock jetties accelerated the current, undermining both themselves and adjacent banks. The newly-planted willows at Soldotna Creek Park bent with the current, slowed the waters and their roots held the soil.

The present situation is probably not as serious as those floods, said Mohrmann before heading for the Soldotna bridge to take another reading on Friday afternoon. "But it's hard to tell, really."

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- So here's a :30 Pedigree commercial extended to 1:50 because the whole thing is in slow motion. It's kinda beautiful. Much more so than normal speed. Then again, that's what the slo-mo cheat offers.

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Tebow Founds, Marijuana Dispensed, Moms Appreciated

- Tim Tebow now has a Foundation.

- Even medicinal marijuana shops need ad campaigns.

- P&G and Walmart love moms. The same way. In similar commercials.

- Who cares about your best ad. We want to see your first ad. And so does Freshman Ads, a new blog that highlights the first efforts of creatives the world over.

- Face it. Guys are assholes.

- Good God! Is there enough business babble speak in this Beet.tv interview with MediaVest's Amanda Richman?

- Tums tames overactive chicken. Saves guy from getting a a wing to the face.

by Steve Hall    Feb-22-10
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Alvin and the Fraud Squad Squeak Out Credit Card Safety Message

So what's the latest and greatest in credit card fraud protection? It involves helium and a lot of laughing. Funny as that might sound, it's not. There's something missing in this ANZ Fraud Squad commercial. We're not sure what though. Come to think of it, we're not even sure what the commercial was selling.

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Minnesota Lottery Gets Weird With Giants and Confetti

OK. This is a little bit dirty. We know the possibility of winning the lottery can, indeed, be exciting. But, Colle + McVoy, did you really have to allude to the creepiness of a guy self-pleasuring himself in his vehicle? OK, perhaps we're reading way too much into this but you have to admit there are people out there who think this way.

Think of our commentary as a service to you, Colle + McVoy. We just don't want to see anyone write the headline "Guy Jacks Off With Giant to Win Lottery" or "Minnesota Makes Merriment For Masturbating Macrophiliac." Honest. We're just trying to help.

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Public Invited to Improve GoDaddy Advertising

While we are loathe to give GoDaddy any more publicity than it's already achieved, our dedication to journalistic principles outweighs our knee jerk reaction to click delete on this one. As if maximizing to death the whole banned commercial thing weren't enough, GoDaddy is now stealing a move from the Doritos playbook with the launch of a social media-fueled consumer-generated commercial contest.

First place will net the winner $100,000 with second and third bringing in $50,000 and $25,000 respectively. Hmm. Seems like Bob Parsons is willing to part with more money than he did to produce his Super Bowl commercials.

Parsons and GoDaddy Girl Danica Patrick will choose the winners. OK, everyone, click here to enter. And please. Do the industry justice and give us something better than Bob has given us over the years

by Steve Hall    Feb-22-10
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Autotopsy Explores Car Crash Details

Like to witness graphically horrific car accidents? Well there's a TV show just for you and a website to go with it. While not as violent as it could be, this work from Toronto-based Jam3 for Showcase's Cra$h and Burn takes you inside the gritty details of a car accicent. From approach to impact to aftermath, all angles and characters are explored.

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The Beauty of Female Genital Mutilation

This very beautiful spot about very beautiful women calls attention to the horrific practice of female genital mutilation. While our culture can't conceive of such a practice, there are cultures out there where this is the norm. A decidedly unbeautiful thing to do/

by Steve Hall    Feb-22-10
Topic: Cause, Commercials, Racy

Lazy Ad Students Crowdsource Their Books

Seriously? You go to ad school. You drop out (lazy? flunked? too expensive?) to finish your books on your own. When you can't, you ask the ad industry to crowdsource it for you. What happened to good old fashioned hard work? Oh right, laziness reigns supreme these days. Can't cut it on your own? Open it up to the internets and surely someone else will cover your ass by doing your work for you.

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by Steve Hall    Feb-19-10
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gig Agency Finds Network For Animals Spokesman

Earlier this month we shared with you the work virtual agency was doing for Network for Animals. It was a series of videos on YouTube that took us through the process of selecting a spokesperson to appear in a commercial for the cause group. Well, gig has found their man. And we can say man because, well, it is a man. His name is Owen Miller and if Morgan Freeman had a brother (does he?), this guy would be him.

So here's the finished product. And here's all the lead up videos to the finished product.

by Steve Hall    Feb-19-10
Topic: Cause, Commercials, Social

Copper Mountain's 'Mountains' Are Hotter

By offering skiers a "Swinger's Pass," Copper Mountain has made it OK to "ride something new." Oh the double entendre is dripping from this one. The work is a continuation of a campaign Wexley School for Girls has done for the resort.

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My parents had left town for the week and I meant to have alot of fun. Little did I know where that fun would be found.

I had been home for most of the summer after my first year of college and I was a little tired of some of my parents house rules. It wasn't that they were outrageous, they just made me feel like a little child. They wanted to always know where I was going and when I'd be back. But now I could do anything I wanted. Almost anything. They managed to still try and keep track of me by getting the neighbor lady to check in on me. Can you believe it. I'm in college for pete's sake. But I had to put up with it because I had nowhere else to live and they pretty much supported me financialy as well.

Anyway I tried not to let it bug me. I wouldn't be doing any partying at the house but I would be partying. The very first night I was out very late and came home very drunk. I didn't bother to undress for bed, basically I just passed out on the bed still in my street clothes.

I'm a little foggy about what happened next. For some reason I woke with a start really early the next morning. Something wasn't right. After listening to the house for a minute I layed back down wondering what was wrong. I quickly figured it out. I had wet the bed. Looking down at myself I could plainly see that the entire front of my pants were soaked along with a large part of the bed. Also it was still warm. I had just wet them before I woke. If I hadn't woke up to pee what had woke me up so suddenly. I soon found out.

Someone was in the house and they were right outside my door.

"Hello. Colin are you here?" a female voice said as she slowly opened the door.

It was my neighbor Miss Hunt. I was stuck. I didn't even have time to grab a blanket to cover up before she stuck her head in the door and immediately noticed my wet condition,

"Oh my, what happened Colin?" she asked.

"I uh, I think I wet my bed" I stammered.

"You sure did you naughty boy," she said.

"I'm... really sorry Miss Hunt, I don't know how it happened." I feebily replied.

"Could this be because you were out til four in the morning," she asked. "It smells like you were drinking too. Would your parents approve of this?"

"Please don't tell them Miss Hunt," I nearly cried "They won't understand."

"Why don't you get cleaned up and then we'll talk," Miss Hunt scolded. "This is a very serious betrayal of your parents trust. Now you know why they asked me to check in on you."

"You're right Miss Hunt. But please don't tell them," I begged." They wouldn't understand. They'd probably kick me out of the house. I'll do anything you say."

"I'll take that into consideration while you clean up. I'll be right back so be quick about it," she said as she quickly left the room.

My head was spinning. What the hell had just happened. Not only was I now in big trouble for drinking all night but I had also been caught wetting my bed by an attractive neighbor lady.

I hadn't really givin' it much thought but Miss Hunt was pretty hot.

She was tall for a woman about 5'11" ( kind of intimidating). She had long dark hair, large breasts and a beautiful round, full, and lucious butt. Some would say her butt was kind of big but hers was perfect, nice and full not small and hard. She had a butt you could really get ahold of. Yummy.

I quickly showered and returned to my bedroom. Walking in naked I was surprise again by Miss Hunt.

"Oh shit," I yelped. "What the hell! Can't you knock."

She just smiled and said, "Don't worry about it. Me seeing you naked is the least of your worries, my little bed-wetter."

I grabbed a blanket to cover myself.

"What do you mean exactly?" I asked.

"You don't want you parents to find out about you drinking and bed-wetting right?" she asked.

I nodded yes.

"So here is your deal. You will do whatever I say for the rest of the week or I will tell your parents everything," she stated. "There's no negotions. Whatever I say. If you do not do as I say your parents will find out and you'll be on your own. You'll find your own place to live and provide you own money. Right?"

"Yes, you are probably right," I conceded.

"So do we have a deal?" she asked.

"I guess so," I replied. "I don't have much choice do I?"

"No you don't." she firmly stated. "So let's get started. Let me just get my things ready."

What things? What were we going to get started with. A large bag suddenly appeared out of nowhere. She reached in and pulled something out. Here was my first surprise. In her hand was a huge disposable diaper.

"Why don't you lay down so I can get this on you." she said matter-of-factly.

"What!!" I nearly screamed. "I don't need a diaper!"

"Oh really," she replied laughing. "And who is it who just wet his bed? I think someone who wets the bed needs a diaper. Now lay down or our deal is off."

"It was an accident. I don't need a diaper." I said. "It won't happen again."

"You're right it won't happen again because you'll be wearing a diaper." she relied sternly. "I don't have time to fool around. Lay down now or the deal is off. NOW!"

I was speechless. She was totally serious and I was totally screwed. I either let her put me in a diaper or she was going to ruin my life.

I was already sitting on the bed with a blanket covering my lap. I just stared at her stunned and she stared back with a smile on her face. She had me and she knew it. What else would I have to put up with the rest of the week. I was going to find out.

I slowly layed back on the bed helpless and whispered "Ok".

"That's a good boy. Let's get rid of this blanket first," she said as she grabbed the blanket swiftly and pulled it off my nakedness.

I hadn't known it but I had become hard. She couldn't help but notice immediately.

"Well well well. Someone is excited. You know what I think? I think that you wet your bed on purpose hoping that someone like me would make you into the diaperboy you've always wanted to be."

"What?" was all I could say. She's out of her mind.

"Well either way it's diapertime. Lift your butt honey so I can slide your diaper underneath," she said sweetly. "Good boy."

She quickly pulled the front of the diaper into place and fastened the tapes. Then she sat back and admired her work.

"There. You're diaper is nice and snug. How does it feel?"

"I uh, I don't know," I said sheepishly. "It feels funny."

She laughed. "Get used to them, diaperboy. You may be wearing them all week if you're not a good boy."

I just swallowed and said nothing. Suddenly I was just like a baby. Diapered and helpless.

"Stand up and let me check your diaper. I want to make sure it won't leak." she ordered.

I stood up and she walked around me appraising her diaper job. First she grabbed my butt several times and made a disapproving tsk. Than she walked around the front and saw my huge hard-on trying to poke through the front of my diaper.

"Well you love this don't you?" she asked as she firmly grabbed the front of my diaper and rubbed my cock through the diaper.

But only for a moment. She quickly stopped rubbing and laughed at me and than she stuck her finger in along each leg to check for a tight fit. She wasn't happy about the fit at all.

"You know what," she said. "Lay down so I can put another diaper on you. I don't want any leaks. There just isn't enough padding on your tushy diaperboy."

I layed down again and she put a second diaper on over my first diaper.

"There you go," she announced. "Now you'll have plenty of protection."

"Miss Hunt, I can" I tried to say.

"Hold on," Miss Hunt interrupted. "Since I have to take care of you and you're such a diaperboy I'd like you to address me as Mommy."

I was stunned. She was out of her mind. What have I gotten myself into.

"I can use the toilet Miss Hunt," I managed to say.

SMACK. She spanked my butt. Hard.

"What did you say!" she asked forcefully.

" I said I can use the toilet. What do you care about how much protection I've got?" I repeated.

SMACK. She spanked my butt again.

"You will address me as Mommy or you'll have it alot worse than wearing just a diaper. As for the toilet, we will just have to see how you do. Is that understood?"

"Yes." I relied.

"Yes what," she asked.

"Yes Mommy," I sheepishly replied.

"That's right diaperboy." she said triumphantly.

"Now let's get ready. We're going over to my house. A mommy likes to take care of her diaperboy at home right?" She laughed as she patted me on my well padded butt.

Oh shit.

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Lateral Lines: Classification and Terminology For Reef Aquarium Lighting

By Adam Blundell, M.S. Posted Jan 14, 2006 07:00 PM Pomacanthus Publications, Inc.
Lighting requirement classification is of great use to the marine aquarist.
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Classifying corals based upon light requirements is certainly not taxonomic. As a trained cladisian I much prefer parsimonious clades. However, in terms of captive husbandry, lighting requirement classification is of great use.

Popular (and very well written) books on coral husbandry currently include Aquarium Corals (Borneman 2001) and Corals (Sprung 1999). These two books are a necessity for marine hobbyists. Of course both books provide general lighting requirement information for nearly all common aquarium corals.

In 1999 Julian Sprung published his fantastic book on corals. In that publication Sprung uses a bar graph system to add values to the lighting needs of corals. These scales may be narrow or wide as needed and covers a range from 0 (the lowest) to 10 (the highest). The range does not describe what those numbers correlate with in terms of lumens, watts, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), or bulbs. And how could they?

In the authors' opinion the scale formed by Sprung is ideal. We personally find it very disheartening to see the scale unused in common aquarium conversations. Instead, what has unfortunately happened is a growth in popularity of the terms low, med, high.

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Experienced aquarists agree that while corals naturally adapt to varying lighting situations, certain guidelines and levels are required for differing corals. A nominative scale is currently used in the aquarium hobby as low light, medium light, and high light. For corals with a wider range of light tolerance terms are used such as low to medium or medium to very high levels of light.

What I am proposing here is a new classification system to replace the old terms. The scale is based upon the experiences of hobbyists that I have compiled into my classification chart. The idea here is to incorporate a more accurate lighting measurement with familiar terminology. For this reason we are using Sprung's breakdown of lighting ranges and correlating them with measurable units. For this proposed scale we are using PAR levels as our standard (pros and cons listed below in the side text section).

Coral families and corresponding light requirements (taken from Sprung 1999)

Table 1: Sprung's Lighting Charts
Coral Lighting Range Coral Lighting Range
Stylophora 4-10 Briareum 3-10
Pocillopora 4-10 Pachyclavularia 3-9
Acropora 4-10 Alcyonium 2-9
Montipora 3-8 Sarcophyton 3-10
Fungia 3-10 Nephthea 4-10
Euphyllia 3-8 Dendronephthya 0
Blastomussa 2-7 Tubastraea 0

Now comparing that to what I have found (conversing with fellow aquarists) to be light levels measured in PAR (µmol·m²·sec). These are measured values in home aquariums with ranges formed by the recommendations of the tank owners.

Table 2: Aquarist's Lighting Recommendations
Coral PAR (µmol·m²·sec) Coral PAR (µmol·m²·sec)
Stylophora 700-1000 Briareum 200-700
Pocillopora 600-900 Pachyclavularia 200-700
Acropora 600-1000 Alcyonium 200-800
Montipora 400-800 Sarcophyton 200-800
Fungia 600-900 Nephthea 200-900
Euphyllia 200-700 Dendronephtya Not Recommended
Blastomussa 200-600 Tubastraea Not Recommended

And finally comparing average PAR (µmol·m²·sec) values with common terms.

Table 3: Blundell's Lighting Scale

1-10 scale µmol·m²·sec
Low Light 0-4 0-400
Medium Light 5-6 500-600
High Light 7-8 700-800
Very High Light 9-10 900-1000

Wait a minute… is it really that simple? Does the scale of 0-10 really match up with a scale of 0-1000? Surprisingly yes? While I feel a bit rash in making that conclusion I am going to say it anyway. With the review of colleagues this article has been 6 months in the making. After that much time it still appears that this is indeed the case. Based upon this the author acknowledges that the use of common terms (while not as precise as actual measurements) is completely acceptable and fitting for the aquarium hobby.

There is one major item of importance here. While this scale does represent common perception in the hobby, it is still quite likely that the perception is wrong. One counter point to this article is the current work of Dana Riddle. Riddle's studies show that hobbyist may be frequently (if not always) over illuminating their aquariums to begin with (Riddle, unpublished at the time of this article submission). The scale presented here may need to be altered (significantly?) in the future; but for now this scale represents the terminology in our hobby today. Nevertheless, lighting at least for the foreseeable future will be continuously debated.

Final Note

This article is dedicated to Julian Sprung. Simply put - he is a great guy and I appreciate his friendship. Thanks Julian.

Author Information

Adam Blundell M.S. works in Marine Ecology, and in Pathology for the University of Utah. He is also Director of The Aquatic & Terrestrial Research Team, a group which utilizes research projects to bring together hobbyists and scientists. His vision is to see this type of collaboration lead to further advancements in aquarium husbandry. While not in the lab he is a member of one of the Nation's largest hobbyist clubs, the Wasatch Marine Aquarium Society ( Adam has earned a BS in Marine Biology and an MS in the Natural Resource and Health fields. Adam can be found at

  1. Borneman, E.H., (2001) "Aquarium Corals selection, husbandry, and natural history", T.F.H. Publications. Neptune City, NJ, USA.
  2. Riddle, D., (2005) Personal communication, and possible future publication.
  3. Sprung, J., (1999) "Corals: a quick reference guide", Ricordea Publishing. Miami, FL, USA.
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Wildwood's exciting Teen Adventure Trips are designed to immerse teens in the natural wonders of some of New England's most beautiful areas.
 Type / Location(s): Overnight / Eastern US

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Located in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes region, ESSYI provides exceptional opportunities to explore the scientific, social, and humanistic perspectives of environmental issues.
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Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp
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Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp, situated adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Cherokee National Forest, is only a short distance from the popular resort town of Gatlinburg.
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Summer Study Programs offers domestic & study abroad opportunities for high school students at Penn State University, Colorado State University, Fordham (New York City) and The Sorbonne (Paris, France).
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Scuba dive, sail, mountain bike, ocean kayak and learn marine biology on beautiful Catalina Island. Great social activities with lots of traditional summer camp fun.
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Sailing, scuba diving, marine science adventure programs. Earn certifications, explore your world, and have a blast! No experience necessary, school credit options available.
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Offer caring staff and unmatched facilities for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 who are looking for sports, adventure, high rope course, horseback, atv's and friendships, surrounded by natures splendor.
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Located on beachfront campus in Southern California, Academy by the Sea offers a variety of programs in the areas of academics, leadership, and recreation to best suite your needs.
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Come work alongside biologists and conservationists as we learn about sea turtles and other Costa Rican species during this adventure travel program with Sea Turtle Camp. Come change the world!
 Type / Location(s): Overnight / North Carolina & Costa Rica

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SEACAMP San Diego is a year-round marine science camp. We offer a variety of hands-on summer programs for middle and high school students.
 Type / Location(s): Overnight / California & Hawaii

Adventures Cross-Country
Phone: 800-767-2722
For over 30 years, ARCC has offered life changing experiences for teens in unique locations worldwide focusing on service learning, language, cultural immersion and adventure activities.
 Type / Location(s): Overnight / US & International

Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions
Phone: 800-2-GO-TREK
The Gulch is more than backpacking—we combine world-class wilderness adventure with hands-on exploration of Southwestern art, archaeology, reptiles, and dinosaur bones in New Mexico’s wildest places.
 Type / Location(s): Overnight / AZ, CO, NM & UT

Wolf Camp
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The Wolf College is an outdoor school with camps, classes, workshops, expeditions and apprenticeships on • sustainability • wilderness survival • traditional tech • herbal medicine • animal tracking.
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A co-ed summer camp ages 6-16. Overnight hiking and canoe trips embark weekly and lengths of trips depend upon age. 300+ acres, 2 private lakes, 1.5 miles of river in the heart of the Adirondacks.
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Catalina Island Camps develops life long skills through fun and unique outdoor experiences in a community that cultivates respect for self, others and the environment.
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Worldwide adventures for teenagers, with certification training in sailing, scuba diving, marine biology, water skiing and windsurfing. High school credit options. No experience necessary.
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The Road Less Traveled
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The Road Less Traveled is a life-changing educational travel experience for teens.
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Frost Valley YMCA's Adventure Trips are perfect for outdoor-loving teens! Options include sailing, backpacking, canoeing, climbing, and service trips with Habitat for Humanity.
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For over 30 years, Rustic Pathways has been global leader in providing superior quality service, education, and adventure programs. With more than 90 programs in 17 countries worldwide, Rustic Pathways has a trip for everyone.
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DDeer Hill offers inspiring wilderness adventures integrating community service with rafting, climbing and backpacking in the American Southwest and exploring the gentle country of Costa Rica.
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Adamah Adventures
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Adamah Adventures is an outdoor adventure program for Jewish teens and tweens (rising 5-12th graders) offering 1-2 week Adventure Camp sessions and 14-18 day treks for teens across the US.
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Dolphin Research Center
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Swim, splash, play and learn with dolphins in a natural marine environment in the Florida Keys . Fun-filled, educational, observational, hands-on and interactive experiences every day.
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Lifeworks International
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Lifeworks offers incredible summer programs and camps for teens. Our trips combine adventure travel, cultural immersion, community service, and global education for high school students.
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Cheri Maas

Twelve women competed in a 12-week body transformation program at Jordon Studios for $1,100 in prizes, including $500 cash. Jordon Studio announced that Cheri Mass was the winner, losing 27 pounds and gaining three pounds of lean muscle. Congratulations to Cheri on this wellness transformation.


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Ballplayers Sue Gay Softball League

By admin

Originally published on April 20 2010 6:35 PM ET

Three Bay Area amateur softball players are suing a national gay sports association for alleged discrimination after officials questioned their sexuality and disqualified them following a 2008 championship game.

In a rare instance of an LGBT legal advocacy group suing a gay organization, the National Center for Lesbian Rights on Tuesday filed suit on behalf of the players in U.S. district court for the western district of Washington. According to the complaint, NCLR alleges that the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association (NAGAAA) broke state public accommodations law by enforcing a discriminatory rule that only two heterosexuals can play on each team.

NCLR further claims that during the 2008 Gay Softball World Series in Seattle, NAGAAA officials interrogated the three plaintiffs, whom a competing team had suspected of being straight, about their sexual orientation. All three have asserted that they are bisexual.

“Sports leagues are all about fair play, diversity, and inclusion,” NCLR staff attorney Melanie Rowen said. “Unfortunately, when our clients traveled with their team to the Gay Softball World Series, what they got instead was an atmosphere of hostility, discrimination, and suspicion.”

An attorney for NAGAAA denies the allegations and said the league, a private organization, broke no public accommodations laws.

According to the complaint, the San Francisco-based team, D2, was challenged by a competing team in its division during the world series championship game. “We had momentum,” plaintiff LaRon Charles told The Advocate. But the team lost after the game was interrupted several times and protests were lodged about the sexual orientation of several players on the team. “It was the first time we were in a championship game, and a lot of people didn’t understand how emotional our team was about that. We worked really hard," Charles said.

Following the game, five D2 players were summoned one by one to a windowless room filled with more than 25 people and questioned by NAGAAA delegates about their sexuality. “There was a six-person panel, but the rest of the people there had no business being there,” Rowen said. “This was a room of people assembled because they wanted to see this go down.”

Charles and co-plaintiffs Steven Apilado and Jon Russ said that NAGAAA officials read definitions of “heterosexual” and “gay” and asked which word applied to them. When Charles answered both, an official allegedly told him, “This is the Gay World Series, not the Bisexual World Series.” When asked the same set of questions, Russ declined to answer.

The three plaintiffs in the case were voted to be “nongay” and were subsequently disqualified.

Two white players from D2 were also questioned about their sexual orientation but were not disqualified. NCLR alleges that race may have been a motivating factor in the decision to disqualify its clients (two are African-American, and one is of African-American and Filipino descent).

Speaking on behalf of NAGAAA, Beth Allen, a Portland, Ore.-based attorney who specializes in LGBT-related legal issues and represents the sports association in the suit, said that NAGAAA “agrees that if they were a public accommodation, they could not limit players on the basis of sexual orientation. But they’re a private organization, seeking to provide a forum for gay and lesbian athletes, or those who would like to become athletes, to play ball together in an environment where they don’t face any type of discrimination. ... It is not an unusual situation to have a softball league that is organized by principle on a protected class.” (NAGAAA has not yet responded to the complaint in court.)

Allen further said that she found the suit brought by NCLR to be “very disheartening.”

“Certainly I’ve seen infighting in the community. Anyone who’s worked for our rights has seen infighting, because we’re all human,” Allen said. “But as I’ve told [NCLR executive director] Kate Kendell, it baffles me why they’ve taken on this case. Why is the National Center for Lesbian Rights asserting this claim on behalf of three poor beleaguered straight men? I don’t get it.”

Kendell said the suit “makes very clear that the core issue in the case is that sexual orientation discrimination is harmful, demeaning, and stigmatizing. What these players were subjected to in terms of inquiry about their private sexual lives was a violation, not only of the softball association’s own rules but also Washington state law.”

“[Allen’s] response is what’s baffling,” Kendell added.

Founded in 1977, NAGAAA currently has 10,000 members, 680 teams, and 36 leagues in the United States and Canada, according to its website.

Helen Carroll, NCLR’s sports project director, called bisexuals an invisible group in LGBT amateur sports leagues. “It’s so atrocious that a person can look at bisexuals and say that they’re not gay enough to participate. What’s pointed out in our case is this real need for LGBT [athletic groups] to be more inclusive of all groups — and that also includes people of color.”

Carroll also said that LGBT sports groups like the Amateur Sports Alliance of America, a women’s softball league, are increasingly welcoming to “straight athletes that contribute to a positive sports atmosphere of total support and inclusion.”

In its suit NCLR claims it attempted to reach out to the league about its policies before filing thesuits. The group demands that NAGAAA eliminate its code regarding “gay” and “heterosexual” classifications.

The NCLR legal complaint is available here.


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Was Jennifer Braly barred from speaking because she's transgender?
Transgender Student Sues University of Arkansas

By Diane Anderson-Minshall

Originally published on Advocate.com May 13 2012 11:19 AM ET

By all accounts, Jennifer Braly is a good student. The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith psychology major carries a 3.58 GPA, according to the Arkansas Times, and has been a popular guest lecturer in psychology and sociology classes. Braly, 36 years old and transgender, has given about 20 faculty-sanctioned lectures on gender dysphoria, and at least one professor has written her a letter of recommendation saying Braly's talks "open the doors to a greater understanding and appreciation of this too often misunderstood disorder."

But, according to both the Times and the student newspaper, the Lion's Chronicle, Braly was recently forbidden by school administrators to give any more guest lectures, even when the professors have requested her to do so. Several professors supported Braly, one even cancelling her class instead of hosting it without the student lecturer. Braly, who sued the university earlier this year for discrimination in both restroom and housing policies, thinks the ban on her speaking to classes may be a way for the university to silence criticism of their transgender policies.

Administrators have vehemently denied that and, according to the Arkansas Times, posted a slightly amended statement on the university website, which read, "While there were miscommunications among UAFS officials, the course instructor, the student who was scheduled to present on the gender identity disorder issue as well as students in the class, the cancellation of the class had absolutely nothing to do with the subject or the student's status. In fact, this student has been allowed to speak in several classes in the past on gender identity disorder and will be allowed to do so in the future. We are currently working with this student, who seeks to utilize survey instruments as part of her presentation to gauge the views and opinions of other students, to obtain the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and approval — a requirement that must be met prior to the use of any such survey, which will allow her to continue speaking to other classes and groups and surveying the classroom participants."

Meanwhile, one enterprising vlogger, Cody Banning of News of the World (NoW) posted his thoughts on the ban on YouTube as well as the entirety of one of Braly's lectures.


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UnBeige Looks Back: The Year In Those People Who Aren’t Men

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We closed last year out with the bonus question asked at the now-famous panel on book design at the 92nd Street Y: What about that glass “cieling” in design?

This year it seems we were able to discuss the issue in a much more civil manner. Nicolai Ouroussoff had his theories about why it’s not happening for female architects, Zeldman covered women in the web design world, yet, on the other hand, we wondered why the entire craft industry seems to be populated exclusively by ladies.

Then all of a sudden–and completely by accident, they insist–mediabistro.com put together a panel on the future of design that featured five speakers, all women. Was it really that hard, then?

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2010 Library Lions Announced

By Maryann Yin Comment

nypl.JPGThe New York Public Library has revealed teh 2010 Library Lions. The Library Lions Gala for this year’s honorees will be held on Monday, November 1st.

And the honorees are: author Malcolm Gladwell (Blink); actor, screenwriter, novelist Ethan Hawke (Ash Wednesday); New York Public Library President/CEO Paul LeClerc; actor and writer Steve Martin (Shopgirl); and novelist Zadie Smith (White Teeth).

The Library Lions is an honor bestowed yearly by the NYPL. The honorees are people who have made significant cultural and educational contributions in an effort to further the public’s understanding about the world. Past honorees include Martin Scorsese, Elie Wiesel, and Oprah Winfrey.

Library chairman Catharine Marron offered this quote : “The individuals we are honoring this November represent the very essence of distinction and imagination in their respective fields. The Library, along with our group of devoted Library Lions co-chairs, is proud to recognize their achievements as part of this year’s annual benefit.”


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Roll Call: Edelman, NPR, and Shine America

By Elizabeth S. Mitchell Comment

Edelman has announced the formal opening of Edelman Turkey, its 66thoffice. Edelman Turkey, located in Istanbul, was established in April of this year as an organic start-up operation. The office will now be led by Serra Türk Büyükfirat, who joined Edelman this week as general manager, Turkey. She will report to Chris Dobson, managing director for strategic & emerging markets, EMEA, who has led the operation until now. Edelman’s move into Turkey was driven by the increasing focus this dynamic market now receives from the company’s international network clients. Edelman Turkey’s service offering will mirror that of the global Edelman network, fusing traditional public engagement with an array of digital and mobile services for international and local companies alike. (Release)

NPR has hired Miami-based marketing executive Emma Carrasco as its new chief marketing officer, and has also named PBS executive Loren Mayor as senior vice president of strategy. Carrasco, who currently serves as executive vice president of the creative agency Republica, will begin on Dec. 3. Mayor, the vice president of strategy at PBS, will assume her position Dec. 10. (NPR)

Former Walt Disney Studios Chairman and Disney Channels Worldwide President Rich Ross has been named chief executive of Shine America, a production company owned by News Corp. In his new role, Ross is returning to his small-screen roots. Best known for producing reality TV shows including Fox’s “MasterChef” and NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Shine is run by Elisabeth Murdoch. (LA Times)


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Will Bad Piggies Be as Addictive as Angry Birds?

By James F. Thompson Comment

Angry Birds is one of the most successful mobile game apps ever invented. More than 1 billion downloads across all digital platforms can attest to its global popularity.

Now Rovio Entertainment, the company behind Angry Birds, hopes to follow that success with Bad Piggies—a game that extends the brand by allowing the pigs, which were limited to target status in the first game, to seek revenge on their beaked assailants.

These must be exciting times for Rovio’s PR experts, but the act of creating a mobile video game app that connects with the public in a big way is a game in itself—a game worth millions and millions of dollars. Rovio’s PR team must be asking themselves what, exactly, causes some video games to resonate with the public while others disappear with little notice. Is it the challenge? The creative marketing campaigns? Could it be the quirkiness, characters and design?

Angry Birds, which debuted in 2009, was an instant hit that may have prompted the world’s first wave of app addiction; it seemed to become everyone’s favorite game overnight. The wingless fowl were equally popular with kids sitting in the back pew at church and adults taking the 6 train into downtown Manhattan.

It’s too bad we can’t simply dissect the success of Angry Birds like a frog in biology class and see what makes the magic happen. Sure, the game comes complete with compelling challenges and soul-satisfying level advancements, but it had to please the public to succeed–and as we all know, the public can be unpredictable.

Will Bad Piggies succeed? We won’t know for a while now, but we will take great pleasure in following the game’s Thursday launch and analyzing the public’s reaction.

That’s our addiction.


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  • April 27 2011

Whether driving engagement through innovative digital real estate, launching microsites with games and apps or integrating brands into a top-rated telenovela, Conill generates fresh ideas that promote brand growth.

“Conill is absolutely committed to staying on the leading edge of the new media landscape in the ‘Nuevo America’ and the industry transformation towards non-traditional communications,” says Carlos Martinez, evp, managing director. “We do it not because it is the flavor of the day, but because new media offers multidimensional opportunities for connecting with Hispanic consumers both culturally and emotionally.”

To foster the connection between Hispanic soccer fans and T-Mobile, Conill partnered with Fox Sports en Español to give fútbol fanáticos an opportunity to “coach” their teams. During the first half of the game, fans texted messages to a T-Mobile number. The best advice was selected during halftime and dubbed into pre-recorded video. The result: It looked like the coach was giving the fan’s directions to the players.

“We aired the video message along with the lucky fan’s name and city,” says chief creative officer Pablo Buffagni. “It created the illusion that the message was happening in real time and coming from the side of the field.” Noting the T-Mobile campaign was a dream come true for soccer fans, Buffagni adds that the response rate peaked at 200 percent above average for this type of promotion on the network.

To support awareness of Toyota’s Venza among the Hispanic audience, Conill partnered with Telemundo to feature the vehicle in the series Más Sabe el Diablo. Meanwhile, Telemundo.com gave users an opportunity to engage with the brand by creating a message that would be displayed online as if it were appearing in Times Square. Martinez notes that the Más Sabe el Diablo sponsorship generated the highest level of participation in a Telemundo.com user-involved promotion.

For Head & Shoulders, the agency developed floor decals for 61 Los Angeles barbershops. “We wanted to connect with men in a trusted place where they are relaxed and thinking about their hair,” says Buffagni. The brand’s message (translated as “the best tribute to fallen hair is to take care of the ones that you have left”) resonated with consumers.

“New media programs have been leading the way across our entire client portfolio,” says Martinez. “Since the youthful U.S. Latino market over-indexes in all things digital, it’s something we expect to accelerate in the future.”

Conill also finds new ways to use traditional media. To support a campaign for the Toyota Tundra, Conill created a mini-documentary for Discovery Channel en Español about Mexican charros (cowboys), including shots of the Tundras transporting gear to their rodeo-like events. The campaign concept: A truck should be as strong as the man who drives it.

“We believe creative concepts and strategies are the most effective way to engage the Hispanic consumer,” says Buffagni. “We like to work around a new idea, get them involved with the content and approach them with a message that’s relevant.”

Founded in 1968, Conill brings more than four decades of experience to serving the Hispanic market and has won numerous awards for its work, consistently ranking among the top creative shops in the industry. Conill’s top three clients are Procter & Gamble, T-Mobile and Toyota Motor Sales. The agency's offices are strategically located in the nation's most influential Latino cultural centers — Los Angeles and Miami. For more information, see www.conill.com

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A full-service marketing communications agency with over 25 years of experience in the areas of Hispanic/Latino in-culture advertising, public relations, research, media relations, brand development, and new media.

Conill Advertising is a leading provider of marketing services to companies looking to target the Hispanic community. The agency offers creative ad development and campaign planning services, along with media planning and buying services.

D Exposito & Partners LLC provides marketing and communication services. It offers strategic planning, public relations, event and promotion, customer relationship management, media, marketing, and interactive services.

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Dieste Harmel & Partners, Inc. operates as a Hispanic agency in the United States. It provides direct response, promotion, event, and training services. Dieste Harmel & Partners, Inc. was founded in 1995 as Dieste & Partners, Inc. and changed its name to Dieste Harmel & Partners, Inc. in January, 2002.

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We have the feisty spirit of a creative shop and the scale and resources of a global network. We’re re-imagining what it means to be an agency in the Latino space. We are always trying new things, finding new avenues, and exploring unconventional ideas for our clients and brands where the US Hispanic market, the general market and Latin America intersect.


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Former NBC President Julian Goodman Dies at 90

By Alex Weprin Comment

Former NBC president Julian Goodman, who first paired David Brinkley and Chet Huntley on the evening news desk, has died at the age of 90.

Goodman, who started his career at NBC on the night news desk in Washington, was responsible or involved with a number of high-profile moments in TV history.

In addition to essentially creating “The Huntley-Brinkley Report,” Goodman produced the second Kennedy-Nixon debate for NBC, signed Johnny Carson to a long-term deal at “The Tonight Show,” and led the network during  the infamous Jets-Raiders “Heidi game,” which saw the network cut away from the football game to broadcast “Heidi.”

Later on Goodman would become a target of the Nixon Administration, which included him on its own infamous “enemies list.”

Goodman is survived by his wife and four children. Read more about him in his AP obituary here, and the New York Times here.

There will be a private memorial service for Goodman on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in Juno Beach, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation (address below) or to the charity of their choice.

Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation

5300 East Avenue

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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Glenn Beck Entering the ‘Daily Deals’ Business

By Alex Weprin Comment

Groupon, Living Social, Glenn Beck?

The outgoing Fox News anchor is preparing to launch a new “Daily Deals” service to compete with the likes of Groupon and Living Social. The site,, will offer one to two deals a week, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the story.

In an email to his newsletter subscribers, Beck laid out his plans for the site:

Markdown is a place where I will be able to connect you directly with the products and retailers that I love. From the best ice cream in America that you’ve never heard of, to a great summer beach read, to exclusive discounts at the name brand retailers you already know by heart — Markdown will offer all of that and more. Best of all, Markdown is a place where my personal slogan – value and values – will be brought to life.

Some of Beck’s most loyal advertisers are direct response companies like LifeLock (which is a launch partner for MarkDown) and Goldline. Those are companies that are, in many respects, tailor-made for these sorts of deals.