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The digital age has spread around the world. More and more people are turning away from printed media like marketing print postcards and going digital with online advertising. With its cheaper costs, and interactive content, this kind of advertising has probably a long life ahead of it. But this does not mean postcard printing is dead. In fact this is an opportunity to innovate your view on postcard printing.

Since interactivity is the buzz nowadays, you can apply it to a lot of marketing strategies. So why not try it on print postcards? Discover the concept of the interactive postcard. They are basically postcards that require people to respond to them in some way. This makes postcard printing interesting; making people pay more attention on the design. Also, since it encourages people to participate in the design or customize it in some way people will not find it boring. They may even want to send more of these kinds of postcards.

So as you can see, this new kind of postcard printing strategy is a good way to change your direction in terms of postcard making or marketing. If you are interested in this promising idea then read on. We have a few examples of typical interactive postcards below, that you may find inspiration from.

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The puzzle postcard

One of the first interactive postcards that appeared on the market was the puzzle postcards. These were print postcards that have some kind of puzzle or problem that you needed to solve. In most cases, it was just a neat and trivial puzzle or problem like a crossword, or those find the object or person games. Others had mental problems and puzzles like Sudoku, the Japanese number puzzle. It did not take long for people to innovate and try out a few special puzzles. One of the best examples was a simple crossword that when completed, spelled out the postcards special greeting in one line. This gave the receiver of the print postcard a special thrill in finally answering the solution.

With that kind of interactivity, the puzzle postcards were far from boring. Added with some creative advertising phrases and images, it became a nice platform for marketing with an interactive touch. It provided more exposure that a normal postcard and it had replay value as people showed the postcard to others.

Holographic or 3D postcards

Another kind of interactive postcard are the holographic or 3D postcards. These kinds of postcard prints can be a bit more expensive to produce, but they do have a very eye catching property. These cards are printed with holograms that capture a 3D object within the design. A variation of this form is the puzzle 3d postcard. This kind had those 3d puzzles where you had to look for the object or image in 3D within a seemingly abstract design. These designs of course causes people to look at the postcard design more closely as they move the postcard from left to right, trying to see the object in 3D. Along with some helpful marketing phrases and images, it is again a good platform for marketing using postcards.

So are you inspired to make interactive postcards? They are a promising medium to print for marketing. Explore the limits of your imagination and maybe you can think of another kind o interactive postcard that will promise you exposure in your target market.

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Robben signs contract extension with Bayern

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29 Mar

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

German football club FC Bayern Munich yesterday announced Dutch winger Arjen Robben has signed a one contract extension until June 2018.

32-year-old Robben joined the German side in 2009 from Spanish capital club Real Madrid. Spending seven years with Munich, Robben has scored 82 goals in 152 Bundesliga appearances and netted 23 goals in 53 UEFA Champions League matches. Robben has won five Bundesliga titles, and four DFB-Pokal titles. In 2013, Robben scored the winning goal in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium against Bayern’s arch rivals Borussia Dortmund.

After signing the contract, Robben said, “I’m very happy that I’ll be playing a further year for FC Bayern. The club is one of the best in the world and Munich has become a second home for me and my family. I want to continue playing at the highest level and win as many trophies as possible.”((de))German language: Ich bin glücklich, dass ich ein weiteres Jahr beim FC Bayern spielen werde. Der Verein gehört zu den besten der Welt und München ist für mich und meine Familie zu einer zweiten Heimat geworden. Ich möchte weiter auf Top-Niveau spielen und so viele Titel wie möglich gewinnen.

On Sunday, Bayern announced signings of 21-year-old Niklas Süle and 26-year-old Sebastian Rudy from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim who are to join the Bayern squad in July. The German internationals have penned a five-year and a three-year contract respectively.

In the last two months, Bayern Munich has announced Polish striker Robert Lewandowski signed a contract extension until June 2021 and French winger Franck Ribéry signed a one-year contract extension with the club.

Gene therapy trial for skin cancer cures two terminal patients

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Gene therapy trial for skin cancer cures two terminal patients
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Friday, September 1, 2006

Results of gene therapy trials at the US National Cancer Institute, Bethesda to fight cancer published online yesterday by the scientific journal Science show some levels of success. However experts have warned that despite the promise more work is needed for this to become a viable cure.

Dr Stephen Rosenberg, who lead the research team, said “It’s important to emphasize this is a highly experimental treatment that’s still in the course of development.”

The team treated 17 terminal skin cancer patients with modified cells from their immune systems. The technique uses genetically modified white blood cells (more specifically T cells) to attack and kill the cancer cells. Of the 17 subjects only 2 were cured of the disease (an aggressive form of skin cancer called a melanoma which is usually fatal in advanced stages). Before the treatment, which lasted 18 months, the patients were only expected to live for up to 6 months. The remaining 15 patients were not affected by the treatment.

One of the successful patients was Mark Origer (53) from Wisconsin. He has been fighting cancer since first being diagnosed in 1999. After finding out about the new trial on the internet he applied and, after interviews, was accepted along with 16 other candidates. The treatment removed Origer’s melanoma and also shrunk another tumor in his liver – to the extent it could be removed surgically. Doctors confirmed he was free of the disease last week, nearly 2 years after treatment began. A second man (39) was cleared of his cancer which had spread to the lungs, liver and lymph nodes. Cancer that progresses to the lymph nodes is usually untreatable and fatal.

T cells can attack and destroy bacteria and other harmful cells like cancer cells. However cancer cells sometimes reduce the signals on their outer surface by which they are recognised, so the immune system cannot affect them. Gene therapy involves modifying some of a patients T cells to contain a new receptor. (Receptors are what enable the immune cell to identify harmful cells, like those corrupted by viruses. The new receptor is inserted with the use of a viral vector, i.e. a virus made safe to insert the receptor in the cell.

In the trial, T Cells were removed from each patient and modified in the laboratory. Patients underwent chemotherapy to kill most of their current immune system, which was replaced by the mutated cells. The modified cells successfully survived after injection into the body – making up 10% of the subject’s T cell count during the first 2 months. The team is now looking for ways to enable the cells to survive longer and in greater numbers.

Experts have called this a significant technical advance but warn that more patients need testing and the technique refining before any conclusive results can be drawn. Dr Edel O’Toole, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesman, said: “I think that the success of this approach in two patients shows promise, however 15 patients did not respond to the treatment suggesting that further work is needed to optimise this approach for all patients, which could take many years.”

Rosenberg now hopes to run a new trial with possibly stronger gene therapy treatments, he is currently awaiting FDA approval.

Gene therapy was much hyped after it’s first successful application in so called “bubble boys” (patients with severe combined immunodeficiency). After follow-up, these trials were stopped when it was discovered that three of eleven patients in one trial had developed leukemia.

Google launches Google Spreadsheets

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Tuesday, June 6, 2006

Google has launched an online spreadsheet site, in a private beta.

The site will allow spreadsheets to be shared between up to 10 users, which is aimed to be useful to teams and small businesses. “Many people already organise information into spreadsheets. Where they are struggling is to share it” said the product manager, Jonathan Rochelle.

Google recently bought the online word-processor Writely, launched a calendar product, as well as a desktop search tool. Many see this as them straying into Microsoft‘s markets.

Google Spreadsheets uses very advanced AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript And Xml) and Client Side Scripting to mimic very effectively it’s desktop counterparts’ functions.

It is surprisingly fast, has very good formatting and advanced formula support, but best of all it has complete support for Microsoft Excel .xls files, and very good collaboration: just enter the e-mail address and you can share easily.

Types Of Car Insurance Boston

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Many people overlook car insurance since they don’t understand the importance of this coverage. As a car owner, it is good to familiarize yourself with the different types of car insurance Boston. Visit for details.

Liability Insurance

This is the most crucial coverage which favors drivers today. Some states make it mandatory for all drivers. The expenses of this coverage are relatively low, making it affordable for motorists. It is recommended that an individual be familiar with the different liability insurance coverage before purchasing the required level of liability insurance.

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Collision insurance

In case your vehicle collides with another or any stationary object, this is the insurance coverage that will come to your rescue. It covers any damage resulting from the above mentioned areas. Even though this insurance coverage is not a necessary requirement for motorists, personal injury lawyers highly recommend that every driver should possess it for their own benefits just in case their vehicles are involved in a collision.

Comprehensive Insurance

Today, there are many situations where a car can be damaged other than crashing.

The common examples include toppling of a tree on the car, getting stuck in mud or hail storm, or even hitting an animal. All these are unexpected situations. What happens when such circumstances find you on the way? Comprehensive insurance is the way to go since it caters for all these expenses. This coverage is also optional for drivers, though it is highly recommended.

Uninsured Motorist Insurance

This is probably one of the most valued insurance coverage around the globe.

There are many drivers who operate vehicles without insurance. When such people cause accidents, they have nothing to protect themselves with, especially when the negligent party cannot help compensate the victim. This reason has made insurance companies come up with a protection offer that lets the victim’s insurance to pick up the tab in case the negligent party fails to cover the expenses. For more information about insurance, contact Sawyer Insurance Agency Inc. This company has all that you need for your car insurance Boston. It is time you let an expert take over your worries.

EU deems UK privacy laws inadequate, takes legal action

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

The European Union has warned the UK government that it does not do enough to protect its citizens’ online privacy and personal data. Now the EU has moved to the next stage of legal action, which could see Britain taken to court.

The warning follows complaints over the Phorm company’s targeted advertising system. The controversial technology is designed to track the activities of internet users, and was tested on some BT customers without their consent. Campaigners complained to various bodies including the UK’s data protection agency, and the communications regulator Ofcom. No action was taken. The City of London police began an investigation, but this was soon dropped.

People’s privacy and the integrity of their personal data in the digital world is not only an important matter: it is a fundamental right

The EU Commission formally warned Britain that it was not meeting EU rules in April. Other countries that have been warned include Germany, Poland and Romania. However, last week the Commission moved onto the second stage of the infringement procedure against the UK, with a letter to the government.

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) has been particularly criticised by the Commission for its weak definition of “consent” and its limited sanctions. The Commission also found that there was no independent body to oversee and hear complaints about communications interception. Overall, the letter says that the UK fails to comply with the EU’s Data Protection Directive and e-Privacy Directive.

“People’s privacy and the integrity of their personal data in the digital world is not only an important matter: it is a fundamental right, protected by European law,” the EU’s Information Commissioner Viviane Reding said in a statement on Thursday. “I therefore call on the UK authorities to change their national laws to ensure that British citizens fully benefit from the safeguards set out in EU law concerning confidentiality of electronic communications.”

The Home Office confirmed that it had received the letter, but has so far not responded. Ministers said that they would reply to the letter after they have taken some time to consider it. The Home Office has two months to reply, and if the Commission is not satisfied with the response, then Britain could face charges in the European Court of Justice.

UK public sector workers strike over pension rights

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006Local Government workers in the UK withdrew their labour yesterday as part of a dispute over pension entitlements. The members of 11 different trades unions were involved in the 24hr strike. As the day began they declared that support for the strike was solid. Although the strikers work for local councils, their pay and conditions are agreed nationally. The Local Government Association which represents the local councils in England and Wales declared predictions that 1.5 million people would stay away from work as “wildly optimistic”.

The Unions’ complaint is that local government workers are being treated unfavourably compared to other public sector employees. They say that agreements on pensions that have been reached with civil servants, teachers and health workers will allow those staff to continue to retire at 60 while local government staff will be forced to work until they are 65. Civil servants work for national government, teachers work for local councils but have their own pension arrangements and most health workers are employed by the state-controlled National Health Service.

The Local Government Association claims that if council workers continue to be able to retire at 60, it will increase the levels of Council Tax (a tax on people living in properties which funds a proportion of local government expenditure) by 2%.

The striking workers provide a wide range of services from assisting teachers in the class room, through inspecting kitchens for hygiene to provising care to the vulnerable in society. In some places council workers collect tolls for road tunnels or manage ferries. Mainstream media have reported on the strike all day with heavy coverage of disruption to commuters where transport has been affected. The unions have emphasised the large number of their members who are women working in low paid jobs.

The Government which regulates the scheme claimed that the early retirement provisions (called the rule of 85) were age-discriminatory and had to be removed.

The strike ended at midnight. The Unions have not declared any further strike days.

The Unions involved were AEP, AMICUS, CYWU, GMB, NAPO, NIPSA, NUJ, NUT, TGWU, UCATT and UNISON.

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Leaked cables cause Australian concern

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Leaked diplomatic cables between Australia and the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, have raised controversy in the Australian community. The documents were released by the whistle-blowing website Wikileaks. The cables between the then prime minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, and the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, revealed that China may need to be forced to integrate into the international community. The secret documents also contained information of a conversation between Clinton and Rudd in Washington. In the interview, Rudd stated that China was “paranoid” about Taiwan and Tibet.

The sensitive documents may place a strain on diplomatic relations between Australia and China. Despite this, Kevin Rudd reassured the public that the “robust” relationship between Australia and China wouldn’t sustain any substantial damage to the relations between the two countries. At this stage, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has provided no further comment on the matter, other than to ensure that the relationship between China and Australia would allow opinions to be expressed without any threat to either side.

At the heart of the leaks is Australian founder, Julian Assange. Wikileaks have now released 821 of their promised 251,287 US diplomatic cables. The cables are being released on a stage-by-stage basis. Earlier this week, Assange was arrested on suspicion of rape in London under a Swedish arrest warrant placed on him from a court in Stockholm on November 18.

Getting The Best Price For Dental Implants In Los Angeles}

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What are your options when lose a tooth? There are over ten thousands dentists just in the city of Los Angeles. How do I choose the right one? The decision can be pretty overwhelming for someone who isnt sure where to start. Thats why weve done written this simple guide to help you make the right decision.

Today, we want to talk to you about affordable dental implants and how they can help you if you are missing a tooth, or are using other solutions such as dentures and bridges. Dental implants are widely regarded by dentists as the #1 solution for replacing missing teeth, as they give you back that smile you want, they give you back that confidence, and you can once again enjoy the awesome life experiences a city like Los Angeles has to offer.

You may be wondering, why should you get dental implants? There are other solutions right?

Of course, dentures is one of them. Dentures have been around for over 500 years, with its modernization starting in 16th century Japan. However, we have reasons for not getting dentures. Here are just a few of them

Presumably, dentures are associated with older people. Thats not a good omen, you dont want missing teeth to signal your mid-life crisis.

Dentures are hard to maintain. You got to take them out everyday, put on this adhesive that doesnt really do its job, and are a pain to wash and rinse.

You will fall victim to eating and speech impairment. Dentures arent built like your teeth, theyre basically a rubber or plastic block laying on top of your gums. Think about chewing a big piece of gum that takes up your entire mouth, thats what a denture feels like.

They often fall out! Yeah, its a nightmare if youre out at a luncheon and youre dentures decide enough is enough and fall out onto your plate. How embarrassing!

As dentists, we have looked at all the research and the medical advancement of the last 50 years, and can firmly say that dental implants are the best solution for one or multiple missing teeth. There are a lot of advantages for getting a dental implant, in comparison to dentures. So what are dental implants? Why are they better?

First, theyll bring back your confidence. Having a full set of awesome, healthy teeth will bring back a smile to your face, and youll have fun and enjoy your time at events like Coachella.

They look natural! Yes, dental implants are an artificial solution for missing teeth, but good ones look exactly like natural teeth on the outer-face. Think of dental implants as your third set of teeth. Dental implants look and feel natural, so much in fact that youll forget which ones are dental implants when youre looking in the mirror.

Unlike dentures, they wont slip out. Whatever bad, embarrassing signals that went through your body when reading about them slipping out wont happen with dental implants. With regular dental care, you have little reason to worry about your dental implants ever falling out.

Dont dental implants sound awesome? Dental implants can get you out your house and have you feeling awesome again. No more missing teeth, no more stares, no more sad feelings!

Getting a Great Deal on Affordable Dental Implants

Its obvious to you that were telling you if you have missing teeth, the #1 solution for you is to get dental implants. Were not the only ones! Since theyre so great, many dentists in Los Angeles have learned to place dental implants!

One good thing about Los Angeles, is that there are over 2000 dental practices open everyday. Thats close to 1900 people per every dentist. It sure seems profitable to be a dentist! Since there are so many dentist, and even more people in Los Angeles, low cost dental implants are easy to come across here than any other place in the United States.

However, finding for yourself the best dental implant practice can be hard, with so many places to choose from. It can be rather bothersome to go to a dentists website and find out you have to go to their office just to see how much theyre charging for a dental implant procedure. You shouldnt have to spend hours and hours in the waiting room, writing down a price comparison of implant prices for all the dentist in Los Angeles. Thats why we did that for you! Yes, we took the time out of our days to compile a spreadsheet of quite a few dentist in Los Angeles, and what their prices are for dental implants.

Heres a quick breakdown of the price of dental implants in Los Angeles. Getting a dental implant in this city is readily affordable, with the average price for a dental implant being $2250. In comparison, the average cost for a dental implant in California is $3246 and over $4000 across the United States. For something thats presumably expensive, you can get a dental implant for as low as $1200! Thats awesome! A price like this is one almost everyone can work into their budgets. With such affordable dental implants, you can put those savings towards a shopping spree in Downtown LA, a weekend trip to Catalina Island, or perhaps for the exceptional, put it towards retirement.

Make Sure Youre Getting a Complete Dental Implant

If you arent satisfied with our price list, and want to work for those dental implant prices, we have some tips for you!

The prices we have given to you are from dental implant practices that offer a complete dental implant for an awesome low cost price. These are places you can get high quality dental implants without sacrificing money to get them. However, there are other dentists out there that seem to be way cheaper, but you should be very wary of them.

Have you ever been stuck in traffic on the freeway, and got so bored not being on your phone that you took a look at those bright LED billboards? You may then have seen some advertisements for $399 implants. That sounds like a steal! However, these flashy ads are too bright to show the tiny print at the bottom, stating that the price was only for the implant post. Yes, dental implants are not one piece, but three.

Heres what a complete dental implant consists of

Implant A small screw-like post that is carefully drilled into your jawbone and acts as the implants roots.

Abutment A small connector piece that acts as a bridge through the gumline to secure the crown of the implant to the post.

Crown The outmost post of a dental implant. The crown is the only visible part of the entire dental implant, and is what you would call your new tooth. A high quality crown will match the color, shade, and durability of your natural teeth.

Advertisements like the $399 billboards above only give you a price for the implant post. However, they arent telling you that the abutment and the crown, which are equally just as important for a dental implant to be complete, add around $2000 to the pricetag. Thats a total ripoff! If you decide to search for a dental implant specialist yourself, make sure that theyre price includes all 3 parts for a dental implant.

Let Atlantic Dental Help You

If you want a high-quality complete dental implant, we have a solution for you. Here at Atlantic Dental Group, we have dental implant packages starting as low as $1200 per implant! If youre looking to get the best dental implant treatment in the entire city of LA, contact us today. As a practice with over 30 years of experience combined between our dentists, we know what it takes to give our patients the best procedures they can ask for, all for a low affordable cost.

One of our goals here at Atlantic Dental is to educate you on the benefits of dental implants and ask that you consider getting one or multiple if you have missing teeth. Dental implants are the best solution no doubt; albeit theres a huge belief dental implants have to be super expensive, we disprove it right here at our office. Weve given you all the information we have about dental implant pricing in Los Angeles, and hope that it helps you make the best choice when you address your missing teeth. Give us a call, and together well set you up with a Free Consultation where you can ask more questions about dental implants and we will be able to answer them fully. Our phone number is (562) 567-0498. We like to hear from you soon!

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2008 Leisure Taiwan launched in Taipei World Trade Center

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2008 Leisure Taiwan launched in Taipei World Trade Center
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Saturday, July 19, 2008

This year’s Leisure Taiwan trade show (a.k.a Taiwan Sport Recreation and Leisure Show) started yesterday, with 131 companies participating including sports media companies such as ESPN and VideoLand Television, businesses selling sports equipment and fitness clubs.

There were also a variety of sports being played in the arena built for the trade show. The events included a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, free style shooting, and bicycle test-riding. In addition, conferences discussed issues related to sports and physical education.

A major topic in the trade show was energy-efficiency and, as a result, bicycles and similar sports equipment were being heavily promoted.

Next Tuesday, companies from the electronics industry plan to promote their industry at “2008 Digital E-Park.” In previous years, organizations from the electronics industry have showcased their products at Leisure Taiwan instead of at the Digital E-Park, so this move has reduced the number of markets covered by Leisure Taiwan.

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