8, Apr 2024
Vicki Bisbee’s New Book Assiniboine Nakoda Book of Basic Words
Wolf Point, MT, April 08, 2024 -Fulton Books author Vicki Bisbee, a retired school counselor, has completed her most recent book, “Assiniboine (Nakoda): Book of Basic Words”: an educational guide meant for readers of all ages to help them learn basic words and pronunciations of the Assiniboine language.
Born and raised on the Fort Peck, Indian reservation, author Vicki Bisbee attended MSU-Northern, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business education and a master’s degree in education – guidance and counseling. Both of Vicki’s parents attended boarding schools and her mother is Chippewa from the Turtle Mountain Reservation in ND and her dad is Assiniboine. There was no Native American culture taught in school but much of that had changed when Vicki returned to the reservation in 1992. In 1996, Vicki enrolled in Native American Studies at Fort Peck Community College and began her journey by participating in her first Medicine Lodge in 1997, which finished in June 2000.
“Great efforts are being made to revitalize the Assiniboine language on the Fort Peck Reservation and areas where Assiniboins reside,” writes Vicki. “The Fort Peck Community College on the Reservation has been instrumental in teaching the Assiniboine culture and rich language. This book is a brief guide of basic words and pronunciation.”
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8, Apr 2024
Author D.D. Darwin’s New Book Life’s Little Mysteries
New York, NY, April 08, 2024 –D.D. Darwin, who has traveled much of the world working for many of the leading companies in the aerospace and defense industry from which he retired as a vice president of such a firm, has completed his new book, “Life’s Little Mysteries”: a captivating of unique and intriguing short stories that feature a variety of characters and themes.
Author D.D. Darwin proudly received his honorable discharge from the US Marine Corps. And today continues to write of his adventures.
Darwin writes, “How is it you can know a person (my dad) your entire life yet seldom take the time to see what he looks like? On a scale of one to ten, he would score a four or five in appearance. His stubby beard shone salt and peppery. While the hair atop his head gave evidence of thinning, this emphasized his receding hairline. Pop’s facial structure was too thin to be oval yet not thin enough to be a hatchet face. His nose took a slight jog to the right from some mishap in the 1930s while he served in the CCC projects. Still, for all that, the single most striking feature was his sparkling pale-blue eyes that were accented by his chestnut-brown skin. One more thing, somewhere, somehow from the time we had left his home several hours before, a metaphysical change had taken place. Years appeared to drop from his appearance. No longer was he an old man but a man filled with vitality, boundless strength, and as I was to find out, incredible endurance.”
8, Apr 2024
Annemarie Estor Wins the 2024 Frederick Turner Prize for Poetry
Dallas, TX, April 08, 2024 — Mundus Artium Press announces that the selection committee has unanimously selected the Flemish Poet Annemarie Estor as the 2024 Frederick Turner Prize for Poetry.
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At a time when poetry is shrinking in its range, in its form, and its ambition, Annemarie Estor stands out. Wildly inventive, her huge vocabulary spans every genre and field of discourse, her gentle irony shines a light into every civilizational secret, and her passionate love of life, even in our doubtful times, makes us feel that we are not at the end of things but at the beginning. Long poems like No Man’s Land Night and The Armpits of the Beast explore the mysterious underworld landscapes of our current civilization and the transformative realm of sexual desire, crossing boundaries that are cultural, moral, philosophical and political, and never entirely “correct.”
Estor is that rare phenomenon, the learned poet who is also spontaneous, comic, and passionate. Her curiosity extends across cultures and across the sciences. Her beautiful and sardonic Flemish translates into a new tone in English, one that is both self-assured and hopelessly self-revealing. Winner of two of the most important Flemish prizes, the Herman de Coninck Prize and the Jan Campert Prize, among many other honors, her work deserves to be internationally known.
Mundus Artium’s Frederick Turner Prize for 2024 thus goes to Annemarie Estor. They hope that the prize will spur more translations of her work in other languages.
The Frederick Turner Prize committee does not confine itself in its search for excellence to free verse poetry, but seeks to recognize the many shaped, sung, and crafted forms of poetry that have arisen independently in human cultures all over the world. Its chief criterion is beauty, and it reflects its namesake’s interest in a philosophy of esthetics that includes the evolution of the cosmos. The prize includes a personalized medal, a diploma, and an award of $1,000.
8, Apr 2024
Year-End Challenges in Q4 2023
New York, NY, April 08, 2024 — While year-end remains the busiest giving season in the US, long-term declines in charitable giving trends remained in Q4 2023. FEP’s latest quarterly data, released and announced at AFP ICON 2024, acutely shows the growing challenge for American nonprofits: a near-universal decline in fundraising metrics, including dollars raised, donor counts, and retention when compared to 2022.
While the declines were minor compared to weakening in previous quarters, a drop in the total number of donations from all donor sizes demonstrates an evolving challenge for fundraisers. Despite these downward trends, small organizations showed the highest resilience, achieving some fundraising stability year-over-year.
The full Q4 2023 report is available here.
The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) is a collaboration among fundraising data providers, researchers, analysts, associations, and consultants to empower the sector to track and evaluate trends in giving. The project offers one of the only views of the current year’s fundraising data in aggregate to provide the most recent trends for guiding nonprofit fundraising and donor engagement. The FEP releases quarterly findings on those giving trends, released both via downloadable reports at afpglobal.org/fep and in a free online dashboard.
FEP Q4 2023 Report Key Takeaways
— Q4 data shows a persistent decline in all fundraising metrics, including a 2.8% YOY drop in dollars raised. This includes near universal decline in the frequency and total amount of donations by donors of all sizes, highlighting a continuing trend that began in 2021. Donors contributing more than $50K were the largest driver of the overall decline in funds donated, accounting for over half of all dollars raised despite representing only 0.3% of donors.
— An overall decline in donors was also evident in the Q4 data, with a 3.4% drop year-over-year. This decrease was largely due to fewer donors contributing less than $500, a group which still accounted for over 80% of all donors. This was matched by a 2.5% decrease in donor retention, which appeared across all donor sizes and types.
— While most organization sizes experienced a decrease in fundraising totals, small organizations (≤ $100K) saw stable dollars raised in Q4, meaning that organization size has become a greater determining factor in fundraising performance.
“While some analysis is optimistic about fundraising results over the next two years, including recent predictions from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, it takes time and effort to buck long-term trends,” noted Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer of GivingTuesday. “Our Q4 FEP data shows that significant challenges still remain for potential recovery in the sector. Strengthening the social sector in 2024 will require nonprofits of all sizes to focus on frequent engagement with supporters and with the communities their donors are part of. Americans want to give, in both formal and informal ways, and nonprofits need to reinforce the value of giving and the impact of their work while unlocking new ways for supporters to engage with their causes.”
Based on this Q4 data, the sector as a whole needs to work together to achieve stability and growth in 2024. With early 2024 inflation still outpacing 3%, finding ways to reach out to more Americans more frequently will be crucial to capture the generosity of diverse groups.
“As we continue to face declines in donors and dollars, it is increasingly important for organizations to foster a culture of philanthropy that withstands economic fluctuations,” said Mike Geiger, MBA, CPA, the President and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy. “We need to reimagine traditional approaches to donor acquisition and retention, embrace emerging technologies to broaden outreach and engagement, and renew our focus on donor stewardship. In this era of unprecedented volatility, the ability to adapt and innovate will not only be the hallmark of successful fundraising efforts but also the cornerstone of sustained mission-driven impact.”
Lauren Sheehan, President of DonorPerfect, agrees. “The FEP data shows how challenging fundraising can be, but today there are so many new opportunities for nonprofits to engage their community and create momentum for growth. To return to higher funding levels we’ve seen in the past, organizations must focus on acquiring recurring donors and prioritize ongoing donor engagement. By taking a human-first approach to connecting with their supporters, including personalized outreach and developing data-informed strategies and plans, organizations can build stronger relationships with their community at every level. With the right mindset and technology, the sector can weather this difficult season and emerge even stronger.”
FEP reports are made possible by the generous support of collaborating data providers, including Bloomerang, Classy, Community Brands, DonorPerfect, Keela, NeonOne, and Qgiv. FEP’s partner network also includes data analysis and additional support from Bonterra. All giving platforms are welcome to join these efforts and increase data coverage, enhancing the accuracy and accessibility of efforts to provide measured analysis to the social sector.
8, Apr 2024
Richard Harteis’s Latest Collection of Poetry
New London, CT, April 08, 2024 –If a crumb falls from a table, it falls to the earth because of gravity. In space, there is no gravity, and a crumb becomes a kind of dangerous missile, a drop of water, or a tear, a fountainhead. Gravity is a function of time the poet tells us; in space there is no time.
So it is with these “crumbs,” written after too much sativa, mindful observations of the particulars of life, hence the title of Harteis’s new book, “CRUMBS.”
In his book letters to a young poet, Rilke says that everything will become easier, “if you trust in Nature, and what is simple in Nature in the small things that hardly anyone sees, and that can so suddenly become huge, immeasurable, if you have this love for what is humble, and try very simply as someone who serves to win the confidence of what seems poor.” And Richard Wilbur has described how fruitful an aesthetic is that focuses on things. “Nothing but in things,” the bard from New Jersey reminds us.
In his book, the Power of Now, and later in The New Earth, Eckhart Tolle tells us that the goal is look at reality with full attention, full consciousness. And so these small crumbs.
In legend one leaves crumbs by the wayside to find our way back home. What happens if a bird or some creature eats the crumbs we have carefully left to guide us? Are we lost? It is in placing the crumbs that matters. Paying attention to our life, marking the moments that have caused us to stop and make sense of what has just happened. Only an exercise in observation perhaps, but fruitful one hopes, or at least pleasurable for a reader: getting to know another human being in language. All art is an attempt to overcome our physical limitations, to transcend ourselves, and greet another with love.
8, Apr 2024
Nubtle Inc. introduces major updates
Toronto, Canada, April 08, 2024 — nubtle Inc., a pioneer in digital marketing and search platforms, is thrilled to unveil a series of transformative updates and enhancements to its platform, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, user empowerment, and privacy. These updates mark a significant evolution from nubtle’s original offerings, introducing an advanced search engine, a robust influencer collaboration contract system, and a plethora of features aimed at enriching the experience for vendors, influencers, and customers alike.
Enhanced Vendor Visibility
nubtle’s search engine revolutionizes how consumers find and interact with vendors. Prior to making any commitment or sharing personal information, users can now access comprehensive vendor profiles directly from the search result page. These profiles offer a deep dive into the vendor’s world, showcasing working hours, ratings, a photo gallery, and a complete list of services offered, alongside insights into how they’ve successfully matched with similar requests previously. This transparent approach ensures consumers can make informed decisions effortlessly.
To further simplify the process, consumers interested in proceeding with a request or booking can do so by merely entering their contact information, such as an email, and verifying it with a one-time code. This streamlined process directly sends their request to the vendor for review. Additionally, each vendor now boasts their own dedicated page on nubtle, allowing appointments to be requested directly through their unique URL, bypassing the search process for consumers who already have a vendor in mind.
Revolutionizing Influencer Collaborations
nubtle has significantly expanded its platform to include tens of thousands of vendor and influencer profiles from the US and Canada, introducing a “vendor-influencer discovery” system. This feature enables both influencers and vendors to search for potential matches, send collaboration requests, and initiate contracts. These contracts can be tailored to include fixed pricing, commissions, or a combination of both, allowing for authentic content creation experiences as influencers can receive services from the vendors they’re promoting.
Influencers are afforded complete control over the content they produce, including usage rights, posting locations, and detailed payment requests, ensuring a flexible yet secure collaboration environment. This system protects influencers’ rights while offering them the freedom to dictate the terms of their engagements.
The introduction of a revision system with watermarking adds an additional layer of security, preventing unauthorized use of an influencer’s work. Vendors are granted access only to watermarked versions of the content until they have completed payment, at which point the original, unmarked files are released.
Moreover, nubtle Promo opens up commission-based promotions to all users, not just creators. This means anyone who has enjoyed a service and wishes to refer others can easily generate a unique referral link after scanning the vendor’s nubtle promotional QR code. This link leads directly to the vendor’s booking page on nubtle, and any bookings made through this link will earn the referrer a commission. This feature democratizes the ability to earn through referrals, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their status as a creator on the platform.
These updates underscore nubtle’s commitment to enhancing user experience, fostering authentic connections, and ensuring a secure and transparent platform for vendors, influencers, and consumers alike.
What’s New:
Enhanced Vendor Visibility: Complete vendor profiles are now accessible to customers before making a decision, providing a wealth of information to ensure the best match.
Influencer Collaboration Contracts: A comprehensive system facilitating detailed agreements, including content types, usage rights, and payment terms.
Expanded Industries and Features: Following our commitment to growth, nubtle continues to broaden its industry coverage and platform capabilities, addressing the dynamic needs of our users.
Experience the New nubtle:
They invite new and existing users to explore the upgraded nubtle platform and discover the myriad ways it can facilitate growth, connection, and discovery.
8, Apr 2024
Argus Broker Affiliates Announce Sale of 2 Minnesota Self Storage
Minneapolis, MN, April 08, 2024 –Matt Haugen, Alex Ihrke, Nathan Gottlieb, and Tom Flannigan of Argus Self Storage Advisors are pleased to announce the sale of New Ulm Storage with two locations in New Ulm, Minnesota. The two facilities consist of 14,256 rentable square feet and 82 units of drive up self storage.
Haugen and his team represented the Seller and worked directly with the Buyer to complete the transaction. The Buyer is a local group looking to expand their storage portfolio in MN.
Matt, Alex, Nathan and Tom are the Minnesota, Iowa and North and South Dakota Broker Affiliates for the Argus Self Storage Advisors and specialize in Self Storage investment properties.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Argus Self Storage Advisors (Argus) was formed in 1994 to assist owners and investors of self-storage with their real estate needs. Through the years, Argus has assembled a network of real estate brokers experienced in self-storage and income property investments. Now the largest self-storage brokerage network in the United States, the Argus network has 36 Broker Affiliates covering nearly 40 markets. These brokers are able to meet the needs of self-storage investors and owners whether it is acting as a buyer’s agent or listing and marketing a property.
8, Apr 2024
Showcase at RX Japan’s International Jewellery Kobe
Kobe, Japan, April 08, 2024 — International Jewellery Kobe (IJK 2024), organized by RX Japan, is set to be the premier jewellery event of the year, taking place from May 16-18, 2024, at the Kobe International Exhibition Hall. With over 800,000 jewellery items from 500 international exhibitors, IJK 2024 will open its doors for an opportunity for networking, product showcasing, and business expansion in the jewellery industry.
The sheer scale of IJK 2024 makes it a must-attend event for exhibitors and visitors alike. Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their latest collections, interact with industry professionals, and expand their business reach.
For visitors, IJK 2024 offers a unique opportunity to discover a wide range of jewellery styles, from traditional to contemporary, and to connect with global brands and designers.
One of the key highlights of IJK 2024 is the diverse range of participants. Renowned international jewellery brands like Cartier, BVLGARI, Tiffany&Co., and ROLEX will be presented by exhibitors, showcasing their exquisite creations for sale.
Additionally, locally grown Japanese jewellery names like MIKIMOTO and TASAKI will be featured, highlighting the craftsmanship and artistry of Japanese designers. Visitors can also explore high-quality “Akoya Pearls” at “Pearl City” Kobe, adding to the rich offerings of the event. Brands from other countries, far from Japan, will also be participating, demonstrating the global appeal and reach of IJK.
“We are thrilled to announce that IJK 2024 is on track to be the largest edition yet, with a record number of exhibitors expected,” said IJK show director, Yoshihito Waki. “This year’s show will offer a wide selection of jewellery and jewellery-related products, making it a must-visit event for anyone in the industry.”
In addition to the wide array of jewellery items on display, IJK 2024 will also feature rare finds, adding to the excitement and exclusivity of the event. Visitors can expect to discover unique pieces that are sure to captivate and inspire.
8, Apr 2024
Learn How Hexnode’s Allow Market Place App Installation
San Franciso, CA, April 08, 2024 — In light of Apple’s recent announcement concerning the introduction of sideloading and alternate app stores for its European iPhones, Hexnode has rolled out the “allowMarketplaceAppInstallation” feature for enterprises. This new restriction empowers IT administrators to effortlessly block sideloading by toggling the option to false, effectively fortifying the ecosystem against unauthorized access to third-party app stores.
Digital Markets Acts- European Union vs. iOS?
In 2022, the European Union (EU) enacted the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulatory framework crafted to promote equitable competition within digital markets. Under this legislation, certain online platforms can be designated as “gatekeepers,” with accompanying obligations to curb anti-competitive practices. Consequently, Apple had to let go of its “walled garden” approach and embrace the EU’s demands. With the imminent launch of iOS 17.4, the tech giant introduced an alternative app marketplace, app stores hosted and operated by third parties in Europe. These platforms will have the capability to deliver apps directly to iPhones from sources outside the App Store. It’s worth noting that access to alternative app marketplaces will be limited to EU countries and devices running iOS 17.4 or later models.
Is Security at Stake?
While these transformative developments herald new challenges for iOS deployments across Europe, Hexnode offers comprehensive solutions to manage and mitigate these changes through a suite of new and updated commands and restrictions:
– Marketplace App Installation: Administrators can prevent the installation of applications sourced from the web and curtail the installation of apps originating from any alternative marketplace apps already installed.
– Install Apps from App Store: Prevents users from accessing the App Store, leading to the removal of its icon from the home screen. This restriction equally applies to alternative marketplace stores and their associated applications.
– Remove Apps: Disables the removal of applications from iOS devices, encompassing those obtained from alternative marketplace platforms.
Apple emphasizes that alternate distribution channels, if not effectively regulated, could heighten privacy, security, and safety concerns for both users and developers. Additionally, the company acknowledges its limited capacity to mitigate these risks and provide adequate support and refunds to affected customers. Consequently, while these shifts may present opportunities for threat actors to exploit vulnerabilities and access sensitive user or corporate data, it falls upon administrators to implement appropriate security protocols to thwart potential threats stemming from malicious code or pirated software infiltrating their iOS ecosystem.
8, Apr 2024
THORLO Announces Sponsorship of Pickleball Athlete Allyce Jones
Statesville, NC, April 08, 2024 — THORLO, a leading engineer in cushioned performance socks, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with Pickleball champion Allyce Jones. By collaborating with Allyce Jones, THORLO further strengthens its position as a trusted ally for Pickleball players worldwide.
Allyce’s athletic journey is notable for its impressive achievements, beginning with her success in Volleyball at Utah Valley University, where she earned awards such as UVU Female Athlete of the Year. Following her college career, she transitioned into coaching, securing four state championships, and receiving the NFHS Coach of the Year award for the West Region of the USA.
In 2020, Allyce discovered her passion for Pickleball, leveraging her exceptional work ethic and athletic background to swiftly ascend as a touring professional on the PPA tour, currently holding a top position among female players. “Allyce Jones’s outstanding journey embodies the spirit of dedication and perseverance that we value at THORLO.” said Martin Lieberman, CEO of Lamour Group, the parent company of the THORLO brand.
With its reputation for engineering socks specifically tailored for Pickleball, THORLO understands the impact of the sport on foot health and aims to raise awareness about the importance of quality foot protection to optimize performance on the court. THORLO socks offer essential protection against the rapid stops and movements inherent in Pickleball, ensuring that athletes like Allyce can perform at their peak without compromise.
As a brand dedicated to supporting athletes in their pursuit of excellence, THORLO is delighted to stand alongside Allyce as she continues to push boundaries in Pickleball and inspires athletes of all levels to prioritize foot protection, empowering them to pursue their passions with confidence.
