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Cold B2B email: what good looks like
Cold B2B email is one of the few marketing channels showing renewed and measurable momentum yet teams have quietly lost confidence in it. Not because it no longer works but because the way it works has changed and those changes are widely misunderstood. High volume sending still works High volume sending has become synonymous with low-quality outreach, but in practice the opposite is often true.
Cold B2B email: what good looks like
Cold B2B email is one of the few marketing channels showing renewed and measurable momentum yet teams have quietly lost confidence in it. Not because it no longer works but because the way it works has changed and those changes are widely misunderstood. High volume sending has become synonymous with low-quality outreach, but in practice the opposite is often true. The most successful cold email programmes today operate at scale with control, quality and technical expertise.
UFO Mystery: Controversy Swirls Around Report of Retrieved 'Craft'
Claims the US government has secretly retrieved crashed alien spacecraft and their non-human occupants are hardly new. They are firmly entrenched in post-war American UFO lore and conspiracy theory, inspiring the most famous narrative in ufology: the "Roswell incident". Now, however, journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal have injected fresh vigor into these aging claims – apparently with the Pentagon's approval.
Alien spacecraft allegations suggest the Pentagon has approved conspiracy theories - about itself
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Alien spacecraft allegations suggest the Pentagon has approved conspiracy theories - about itself
Claims the US government has secretly retrieved crashed alien spacecraft and their non-human occupants are hardly new. They are firmly entrenched in post-war American UFO lore and conspiracy theory, inspiring the most famous narrative in ufology: the “Roswell incident”. Now, however, journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal have injected fresh vigour into these ageing claims – apparently with the Pentagon’s approval.
Alien spacecraft allegations suggest the Pentagon has approved conspiracy theories - about itself
Claims the US government has secretly retrieved crashed alien spacecraft and their non-human occupants are hardly new. They are firmly entrenched in post-war American UFO lore and conspiracy theory, inspiring the most famous narrative in ufology: the “Roswell incident[1]”. Now, however, journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal have injected fresh vigour into these ageing claims – apparently with the Pentagon’s approval.
Trends and Insights from Transportation Congestion Pricing Policy Research: A Bibliometric Analysis
Open AccessArticle by Bhavna Singichetti 1,2,*, Adam Dodd 3, Jamie L. Conklin 3, Kristen Hassmiller Lich 4, Nasim S. Sabounchi 5 and Rebecca B.
Pentagon report says UFOs can't be explained, and this admission is a big deal
A report from the US task force dedicated to investigating UFOs — or, in the official jargon, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) — has neither confirmed nor rejected the idea such sightings could indicate alien visits to Earth. On Friday June 25, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released its eagerly awaited unclassified intelligence report, titled “Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”.
[BEST & WORST '14] Adam's 5 Favorite Horror Films of 2014!
It’s that time of the year again. 2014 has expelled much of its goodies leaving us with time to reflect on its many highs and lows. Normally, I write about video games, but seeing as I spent about as much time watching scary movies as I did playing scary video games, I figured I’d kick off my look back at The Year That Was with a look at five of my favorite horror movies of 2014. The Babadook Let’s start with the film that’s still fresh in my memory: The Babadook.
[BEST & WORST '14] Adam's Top 10 Movie Posters of 2014!
Movie posters are the best. They’re full of possibilities, and unlike trailers, posters are unrestricted by the content of the film. A movie poster can be a symbolic representation of the movie it’s supposed to sell, it can be stylish so as to catch the eye of passersby, some are even designed to go viral. An especially memorable one can go a long way in wiping the movie it’s advertising from my memory, should you end up hating it.
[Modern Art] These Horror Icon Caricatures Are Amazing
Digital artist Miguel Jiménez has taken it upon himself to super deform/caricaturize nearly every horror movie icon you can imagine. His gallery has dozens of caricatures, covering horror films old and new. Captain Spaulding? Check. Pinhead? Check. Damien and his dog? Check and check. I’ve included some of my favorites after the jump, check them out! For more of Miguel’s work, check out his gallery.
Guide to the classics: The War of the Worlds
by Robert Hassan BBC/IMDB Spoiler alert: this story details how The War of the Worlds ends. The latest screen adaption of H. G. Wells’ 1898 modern masterwork The War of the Worlds will hit our screens this week. Continuously in print since its first publication, the book is a literary gift that keeps on giving for producers and screenwriters. They recognise the story’s unerring capacity to find its mark with each generation.
Why outer space matters in a post-pandemic world
by Anna Moore Department of Defence With all of the immense challenges we face on Earth this year, space can feel like an afterthought. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the hope of a growing space industry was palpable. Ribbons were cut, buildings were dedicated and Australia’s space industry was going to triple in size in just ten years. But a few weeks into March, Europe and then Australia were slowly grinding to a halt as the reality of COVID-19 set in.
Should Del Toro and Kojima Revive 'InSANE'?
Few things can match the excitement of seeing two of your favorite people take a break from being awesome so they can team up and be awesome together. They could be filmmakers, actors, game developers, superheroes, supervillains — it doesn’t matter. Until we’re privy to the results of that mash-up, all that matters is the potential we immediately see in these dream teams.
Microsoft Squashes 'Silent Hills' Xbox Exclusive Rumor
Well, damn. Last week, a rumor surfaced claiming Microsoft has been in talks with Konami to publish Silent Hills as an Xbox One exclusive. According to a tweet from Microsoft’s head of Xbox Phil Spencer, the rumor is patently untrue. @GoReds42093 @Xbox Sorry, this isn't true. Not sure where the rumor started but I don't want to mislead anyone.
Painesville discusses plans for building demolitions
Painesville City Council is considering the demolition of multiple structures within the city. The first of two properties presented before council at a recent meeting is located at 518 Cedarbrook.
Painesville to hold socially distant Concerts in the Park
The city of Painesville is taking steps toward returning toward pre-novel coronavirus levels of public interaction with a limited number of public events having been rescheduled or restructured to accommodate social distancing guidelines. The city’s farmer’s market recently resumed operations at Veteran’s Park, and beginning in July the park will also see the return of Concerts in the Park within the park’s gazebo stage.
Lake County sheriff warns of warrant scams
Lake County Sheriff Frank Leonbruno has issued a warning regarding potential scammers using the threat of fictitious active warrants to trick people into providing sensitive information or cash transactions. Leonbruno recently detailed a report that Sgt Mike Zgrebnak took from a targeted resident. “She was told she missed her date to appear for Jury Duty in Judge Lucci’s court and that we, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, have a warrant for her arrest,” Leonbruno stated in a social media post.
Painesville community members provide free lunches for children
Plenty of children in Painesville ended the day on June 26 with full stomachs thanks to Brian Jones and other volunteers Jones, working with Cross Outreach Ministries in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, was out in the afternoon to hand out free lunches to area kids. The philanthropy is familiar to the minister. He has worked with Harvey High School in the past to provide meals for school children in need.
Wickliffe to begin strategic planning for Euclid Corridor revitalization
Wickliffe's mayor and City Council have agreed to commission a strategic planning analysis for revitalization to be done to the city’s portion of the Euclid Avenue Corridor. “There’ll be a firm looking at Euclid Avenue businesses and storefronts and vacant buildings,” Mayor John Barbish said in an interview. “I think those will be three key aspects. We’re going to have some parameters that we want.
Morley Library in Painesville adds computer access, moves closer to reopening
Like so many public buildings, Painesville's Morley Library was forced to shut its doors as a preventative measure to slow the potential spread of the novel coronavirus. The library, 18 Phelps St., was closed to the public beginning March 14, but has taken a significant step toward a return to normalcy with the beginning of its phase two level for reopening, which started June 24. Phase two will see limited computer access to patrons within the building with prior appointment.
Painesville appoints members for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals
Painesville City Council recently voted on a pair of appointments that will fill empty seats on the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Jim Fialko has been appointed to the Planning Commission. Fialko formerly worked with the city of Euclid in its Planning and Development Department for 24 years before his move to Painesville. His term with the Planning Commission will run through December 2023. The first meeting he will attend will occur on July 9.
Painesville Interim City Manager Doug Lewis talks about his past, future in city
Monica Dupee has temporarily stepped away from her role as Painesville city manager as she takes maternity leave, and Assistant City Manager Doug Lewis has filled in during her absence as interim city manager. His temporary role began May 19 and is scheduled to end by Sept. 1. Lewis grew up in Grove City, Pa. He attended the local high school before majoring in political science at Wittenberg University.
Painesville Township uses NOPEC grants to make energy-efficient improvements
For the past three years Painesville Township has worked to make energy improvements throughout administrative and departmental buildings, specifically, the township’s three fire stations, their service garage and Township Hall. They have been able to do so after receiving multiple Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council Grants in 2018, 2019, and again in 2020. These grants transferred $51,936 to the township in 2018, $49,372 in 2019, and a similar amount in 2020.
Painesville Township Fire Department adapts to coronavirus era
Social distancing guidelines enacted to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus are important for everyone, especially first responders like the Painesville Township Fire Department. The department has come out with a revised protocol in order to avoid the risk of contracting infection while remaining operational as an essential public service.
Painesville road repairs are scaled back due to lack of funding
Painesville has been forced to restructure its ongoing road repair project due to holds being placed on crucial state funding. The funding was sourced through the Ohio Public Works Commission and is on hold state-wide. Because of this the city has issued a statement that reads in part “with no clear solution in sight, the paving of Button Avenue and Skinner Avenue will be postponed.” The city goes on to speculate that they doubt either road will be completed in 2020.
Painesville Township's Wintergreen Hill Drive bands together for single trash pickup
You could almost miss Painesville Township’s Wintergreen Hill Drive if you weren’t looking for it. The circuitous loop is a small, quiet road in the township with a very connected base of neighbors. “We all know each other,” said Dave Rittenhouse who lives on Wintergreen Hill Drive, “We do stuff for the street all the time.” He and fellow residents have recently banded together to streamline their private trash collection to a single company.
Painesville Township community park faces setbacks, determined to move ahead
The ongoing work put into Painesville Township’s soon-to-be community park at 115 Bowhall Road has seen contributions from a number of enthusiastic sources. Despite this sustained support, government funding has been drastically scaled back in the wake of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the community park has faced construction setbacks. A statement released by the township addressed the new estimated opening date of summer 2021.
Painesville welcomes new aerial ladder truck for fire department
Painesville City has announced the arrival of a new aerial ladder truck for the city’s fire department. Rather than engines that serve to put out fire exclusively, the aerial ladder truck is designed to raise firefighters to elevated heights in order to perform rescues during fires and related issues. The Sutphen SPH 100 provides this added elevation through its 100-foot ladder and large bucket which has a 1,000-pound capacity.
Painesville City School District extends reach to students outside of the classroom
The Painesville Family Resource Center proved to be a crucial component during the 2019-20 school year for Painesville City Schools. The center, located with the district's Elm Street Elementary at 585 Elm St., provides food assistance, and health and wellness services. With students learning remotely due to social distancing regulations related to the novel coronavirus, new needs needed to be met.
Lake Jobs and Family Services recognizes Paul and Peggy Algier as Foster Parents of the Year
Painesville City firefighter Paul and wife Peggy Algier have recently been recognized as the Lake County Foster Parents of the Year by the Lake County Department of Jobs and Family Services. In addition to parenting three biological children, the Algiers have fostered several children in recent years and also adopted 6-year-old Matthew. “Our biggest fear was us getting into it and our kids not being ready for it,” Paul Algier said.
Lake Erie College looks toward fall semester, earlier and with changes
The most recent graduating class for Lake Erie College has done so under unanticipated changes and challenges in the wake of the novel coronavirus and subsequent social distancing strategies, like remote learning. While certain restrictions for various public organizations are being lifted or lightened, LEC President Brian Posler emphasized the importance of continually examining and modifying their approach ahead of students arriving or returning this fall.
Painesville offers insight into what can open and what will remain prohibited following June 10 openings
The City of Painesville is among the communities looking forward to June 10 when numerous public buildings and events have been given permission to reopen after being closed as part of an effort to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. Recently, restaurants, bars, and cafes were permitted to allow outdoor patrons as restrictions begin to roll back.
Wickliffe to close Jindra and Coulby Pools for 2020 amid coronavirus concerns
The Wickliffe mayor and City Council members have decided to keep Coulby Pool closed for the duration of the 2020 summer as a precaution against the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision to restrict or heavily modify pool access has been seen in neighboring communities like Mentor, which will close Garfield and Morton pools while installing social distancing protocols in their remaining pool at Mentor Civic Center.
Mentor's Civic Center Pool scheduled for opening, new protocols in place
Mentor Civic Center Pool, 8600 Munson Road, is scheduled to open to the public June 13. The city’s other pools, Garfield and Morton, will remain closed. Civic Center’s opening early in the summer season was, at times, questionable due to ongoing social distancing measures taken to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. "It was a difficult decision to only open Civic Center Pool,” said Mentor Community Relations Administrator Ante Logarusic.
Protests in Painesville, police chief offers statement
A rally protesting the death of George Floyd and ongoing social concerns occurred June 1 in Painesville. The rally was centered in Downtown Painesville and remained peaceful at the time of reporting. Prior to the protest rally, Painesville Police Chief Daniel Waterman released a public statement. “There are many rumors swirling around Painesville right now and I want to clarify what is happening,” he said. “The city is not on lockdown.
Madison Avenue awaiting repairs, still closed in Painesville Township
The Lake County Engineer’s Office has recently inspected a stretch of Madison Avenue in Painesville Township, east of Woodworth Avenue, which is currently closed to traffic due to deteriorating road conditions. While the portion of affected road is located in Painesville Township, Madison Avenue is a Lake County-owned and -operated road. The avenue has been closed since April.
Free cribs for Lake County families in need thanks to partnership
The Ohio Department of Health has partnered with the Lake County General Health District and Cribs for Kids to provide an infant sleeping package for income-eligible families while supplies last. The program was designed to reduce infant deaths which can occur due to unsafe sleeping practices. According to the health district, four infants died in 2017 related to unsafe sleeping practices.
Steele Mansion to celebrate five years since its opening, George Steele's birthday
June 2 will make five years since Carol Shamakian and her husband, Arthur, opened Steele Mansion, 348 Mentor Ave., Painesville, as a bed and breakfast and event center. “We decided to originally open on June 2 because it was George Steele’s birthday,” Carol said. “That was my way of giving him one heck of a birthday present." Prior to their purchase in December 2010, the historic building had fallen into disrepair and was at risk of being demolished.
Bailey's Bark offers pet grooming, sitting, and walking with a personal touch
In 2016, Tammy Esquivel took a risk and walked away from about 30 years in as an executive chef to pursue her passions. Four years later, her pet grooming and sitting business, Bailey’s Bark is a testament to her determination to follow her heart. “I got really burned out on corporate life and I always wanted to work with animals,” Esquivel said.
Painesville Township drive-by shooting, suspects apprehended
A reported drive-by shooting occurred in Painesville Township May 29, according to a statement released by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The reported shooting happened at about 6 pm near the area of Hardy Road and Sycamore Drive. Eyewitnesses described a silver Hyundai four door firing into an occupied dwelling before driving off. According to the LCSO statement, deputies were arriving on the scene when they spotted a vehicle that fit the description witnesses provided.
Painesville City buildings set to reopen to public foot traffic
Painesville has announced the reopening of its facilities to the public beginning June 1. With the exception of the city’s fire department, public foot traffic will be permitted in all city buildings but will be done so with precautions specific to the mitigation of the novel coronavirus. “The city and the Lake County General Health District have been in close communication regarding all COVID-19 precautions and guidelines,” a Painesville news release read.
Riverside School District modifies final 2019-20 grading to pass/incomplete
The Riverside School District has altered the grading structure for the final portion of the 2019-2020 school year. The last day of school for Riverside High School seniors was May 20 with underclassmen to follow with their final day on May 28.
Urban fantasy novels: why they matter and which ones to read first
by Paul March-Russell Matt Gibson/Shutterstock Franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and The Witcher often lead us to think of fantasy as a pastoral genre: a medieval landscape filled with knights riding on quests, enchanted woodland and isolated castles. Yet there is another setting for magic, supernatural creatures and ancient wisdom: the modern city. Urban fantasy occupies a place somewhere between epic fantasy and science fiction.
SpaceX reaches for milestone in spaceflight – a private company launches astronauts into orbit
by Wendy Whitman Cobb A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is raised into a vertical position on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A. NASA/Bill Ingalls On May 27, two American astronauts, Robert L. Behnken and Douglas G. Hurley, are planning to launch from the Kennedy Space Center on a mission to the International Space Station. If successful, this will mark the first time in nine years that American astronauts will launch into space from American soil.
A new type of chemical bond: The charge-shift bond
by John Morrison Galbraith A universe of chemical equations. Nikolayenko Yekaterina/Shutterstock.com The Abstract features interesting research and the people behind it. John Morrison Galbraith is an associate professor of chemistry at Marist College who studies chemical bonding, which is the process that holds atoms together to make molecules. What have you discovered? Did you take a chemistry course in high school?
Scientists find brain center that 'profoundly' shuts down pain
A Duke University research team has found a small area of the brain in mice that can profoundly control the animals’ sense of pain. Somewhat unexpectedly, this brain center turns pain off, not on. It’s also located in an area where few people would have thought to look for an anti-pain center, the amygdala, which is often considered the home of negative emotions and responses, like the fight or flight response and general anxiety.
Sci Fi Generation
TRAILER: “TENET” (2020) John David Washington is the new Protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle “Tenet.” Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time. Not time travel. Inversion.
Sci Fi Generation
by Adam Dodd US Department of Defense On April 27, 2020, the US Department of Defense issued a public statement authorising the release of three “UFO” videos taken by US Navy pilots. The footage appears to depict airborne, heat-emitting objects with no visible wings, fuselage or exhaust, performing aerodynamically in ways that no known aircraft can achieve.
Robo-boot concept promises 50% faster running
by David Braun The old idea of running with springs on your feet gets a high-tech makeover. Krisztina Braun No matter how well designed, there are no running shoes that allow runners to keep up with cyclists. The bicycle was a key invention that doubled human-powered speed. But what if a new kind of shoe could allow people to run faster by mimicking cycling mechanics?
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