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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>dpjamln.info</title> <atom:link href="http://dpjamln.info/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://dpjamln.info</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:10:19 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3</generator> <item> <title>Gain a Business Foothold in China With the ‘Build – Operate – Transfer’ Model of Outsourcing</title> <link>https://dpjamln.info/gain-a-business-foothold-in-china-with-the-build-operate-transfer-model-of-outsourcing/</link> <comments>https://dpjamln.info/gain-a-business-foothold-in-china-with-the-build-operate-transfer-model-of-outsourcing/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://dpjamln.info/?p=79</guid> <description><![CDATA[China offers appealing business opportunities because of a highly skilled workforce, attractive wage levels, reliable IT and telecom infrastructure and government support for foreign ventures. Most attractive of all, of course, is the world’s largest and fastest-growing market.Domestic demand for … <a href="https://dpjamln.info/gain-a-business-foothold-in-china-with-the-build-operate-transfer-model-of-outsourcing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> China offers appealing business opportunities because of a highly skilled workforce, attractive wage levels, reliable IT and telecom infrastructure and government support for foreign ventures. Most attractive of all, of course, is the world’s largest and fastest-growing market.Domestic demand for consumer products and services expands annually in China, and did so even during 2008-09 global economic slowdowns. In turn, there’s a strong need for Western expertise to design, market and administer insurance, banking, investment and credit services.North American and European companies that have business process, R&D or manufacturing operations in India or Southeast Asia increasingly recognize that prudent risk management means diversifying with a second location in a separate region with a large, well-educated labor supply.China provides an inviting commercial arena that meets all requirements to assure uninterrupted operations, although it has entry hurdles for foreign-based newcomers. They include:o Extensive location choices: National and provincial governments support numerous High-Technology Industries Development Zones and software parks in regions with lower labor and facility costs than in the business centers of Beijing and Hong Kong.o Navigating the bureaucracy: While China welcomes foreign enterprises and encourages private ventures, an elaborate series of permits, licenses and other paperwork are required by municipal, provincial and central government agencies.o Site development: Leasing, remodeling, equipping and maintaining workplaces for international business requires prescreening local vendors, soliciting and evaluating bids, negotiating contracts and overseeing installation of work stations, electronic networks, telecommunications, backup capabilities and other logistics.o Recruiting and training: Reliable, well-educated managers and qualified production employees are widely available — and in demand by Western firms. An experienced business process outsouricng (BPO) company can provide industry knowledge and local contacts that are essential to recruit, hire, orient, train and retain skilled workers who can perform back-office functions reliably — services a general employment agency clearly cannot provide.This White Paper illustrates how the Build – Operate – Transfer approach lets foreign-based providers in the BPO industry or other fields develop an efficient production center in China through a limited-time startup relationship with an experienced local partner.The Build-Operate-Transfer Model As the name indicates, B-O-T is a three-stage process that lets companies outsource the logistics of establishing offshore capacity to deliver services, develop products or perform manufacturing. To gain a secure foothold in China at minimal risk, software developers and other Information Technology Outsourcing companies currently rely on this proven business model — which is especially well-suited to the BPO industry.The business owner forms a strategic alliance with an experienced local partner already established in the same industry who plans and manages every aspect of opening and running one or more work centers in the first two stages — Build and Operate. (“Build” refers to constructing a client-dedicated operation, not a physical location.)The final stage — which arrives after a contractually specified time, productivity/quality level or a combination of factors — brings a Transfer of all tangible and intangible business assets to the owner.During each of the first two phases, the local partner’s industry experience and host country familiarity are applied to:<br />Achieve the foreign owner’s business objectives<br /> Transfer knowledge from the client to managers and workers it will inherit<br /> Uphold the owner’s best practices, quality levels and other requirements<br /> Maximize short-term and long-range profitability for the owner<br />This model can be applied to a variety of industries and to small, mid-size or large MNCs, and has proven to be effective in China.BOT also provides powerful advantages for business process service providers.Benefits for new and existing BPO companies expanding to China are evident from the following look at services furnished between the first steps and the final business transfer.Services at Each Stage A detailed contract specifies the work production, space, staffing, wage rates, English proficiency, productivity, quality levels and other metrics that the client wants in exchange for a management fee and reimbursement of actual costs. After this needs assessment and planning stage, the local partner then assigns a setup team exclusively to the project.That team conducts a site selection review of real estate matching the client’s requirements for size, location, cost, capabilities, amenities and other factors. Reports, diagrams and photos are furnished so that the client’s project team can analyze options and the local partner’s recommendation.Next, lease terms are negotiated and site preparation begins. Work spaces are configured, furnishings and production equipment are procured, and services are arranged (telecommunications, high-speed Internet with backup, etc.) In this Build stage, the local partner also secures required permits, licenses and other registrations from the Ministry of Commerce and regional government departments.While workplace development is under way, the Operate phase starts with staffing (labor arbitrage). Qualified personnel are invited to apply, are pre-screened, are interviewed and are hired for work only on the client’s business.Knowledge transfer is the next step — and one that continues throughout the Operate stage. Managers, supervisors and employees are given orientation and training to become well-prepared for handling the client’s work processes at an expected pace.Maintaining and expanding skills is a vital part of the operating agreement. Clients should look for a service partner who recognizes the importance of continuous, adaptable training to prepare employees for:<br />Progressive advancement<br /> New client projects<br /> Next-generation software and hardware<br />Continuing education — combined with on-site English-improvement classes, if wanted — helps increase staff reliability, retention and value to the client. Human resources groomed by the local partner, after all, are among assets the client inherits at Transfer.The Operate portion involves work supervision, quality assurance, record-keeping, purchasing, facility maintenance, government liaison and administrative support services (invoicing, payment processing and other accounting tasks, if requested).At the Transfer to client ownership and management, after perhaps one to three years (based on a pre-determined scale), the local partner arranges a transition of leases, vendor contracts, utilities, personnel, administrative services and other functions during an orderly process of joint supervision.The client inherits all training and procedure manuals, proprietary software, work product templates, business records and other intellectual property generated on its behalf.–> Key points<br />Client-stipulated quality assured from the start and at each step of growth<br /> New operation is a seamless extension of client’s work environment<br /> Client inherits a smoothly functioning team familiar with its processes<br /> Client captures valuable support documents and proprietary software<br /> Fixed-fee arrangement eliminates startup risks and assures budget control<br />Ideal Fit for BPOUnlike software or electronic product suppliers, who use small technical teams to conduct R&D at offshore testing and development centers, BPO providers typically rely on hundreds of multiple-shift employees to enter data, process forms, convert records, verify claims, perform coding and handle other back-office services.BPO also has a critical need for absolutely reliable infrastructure — power, telecommunications, high-speed Internet access — to deliver deadline-sensitive work without interruption.China’s size and sophistication assure that it can meet all labor and infrastructure demands.Companies can achieve significant gains in costs, time and productivity through a BOT alliance with an established partner in China who has a working knowledge of Western business methods — knowledge that is transferred swiftly and seamlessly.In addition to needing a large, skilled labor pool, BPO players depend on advanced, reliable infrastructure. broadband Internet access from redundant service providers, multiple international telecom lines, top-level data security and separate servers for each client.Moreover, the nature of project-driven BPO accounts means that workflow can expand abruptly — again requiring readily available personnel with data processing experience. Scalable growth may require facility expansion or secondary site setup.While IT Outsourcing may allow flexible project schedules and adjustable delivery targets at times, BPO providers cannot afford delays or workflow interruptions. Speed and dependability are essential for back-office service providers, whose own clients rely on timeliness in the same way that automotive manufacturers in China, Japan and the United States rely on Just-in-Time deliveries from parts suppliers.Internal PerspectiveProviders with deep cultural and business roots in China are well-positioned to pave an obstacle-free BOT path for newcomers who currently operate in India or in their home bases of Europe or North America. These indigenous Chinese entrepreneurs already have an inside perspective of Business Process Outsourcing — as well as of China itself.They have well-refined recruiting networks, training procedures, operating methods and quality standards. Relationships with vendors, landlords, universities and government regulators all pay immediate dividends for their foreign BOT partners. As London-basedHSBC Bank says in advertisements: “Never underestimate the importance of local knowledge.”–> Key points<br />Local BPO veterans have significant host country relationships<br /> Established partner assures continuity of operations at new site<br /> Reliable recruiting and training from a large workforce shorten startup time<br /> Client avoids infrastructure investments during startup<br /> Client can focus on marketing and core business, not support functions at new site<br /> Strategic alliance maximizes ROI<br />Why a China Site Makes Sense China is widely recognized as one of the lowest-cost producers in the world. But that’s just one reason why it is the base for a growing share of BPO for clients from North America, Europe and Asia.Equally important are government support, social-political stability, technical skills, a large and highly educated workforce, Internet and telecommunications networks that meet international standards, cost advantages and entry into the World Trade Organization.Since joining the WTO in 2001, China has rapidly become a global economic force. Thirty-seven Chinese companies are on the latest Fortune 500 list.As more multinational corporations participate in China’s dramatic transformation, they and their local partners adapt Western best practices to Chinese cultural and economic conditions.In addition to those attractions for BPO providers and other industries, a presence in China provides another huge opportunity — access to a country with 1.3 billion people and rapidly expanding markets for business services, consumer services and consumer products. China’s GDP grew by 9 percent in 2008 and 7.7 percent during the first three-quarters of 2009.Outsourcing can strategically assist expansion into Asian markets, product launches and development of new business models.As more companies move into China to capitalize on growing demand for industrial and consumer products, firms with little or no experience in China and are vulnerable to various mistakes.Backup Capacity = Risk Management The same principles behind business insurance, duplicate records storage, IT security safeguards and disaster recovery plans also apply to BPO operations overseas. Because quick turnaround and continuity are critical, BPO providers with sites in India increasingly recognize that maintaining backup capability at a second site within that country does not provide sufficient safeguards.A study from AMR Research in Boston warns: “Companies with offshore experience should mitigate offshore outsourcing risk by moving beyond India. High worker attrition rates, the danger of natural disasters, a hostile relationship with Pakistan and religious strains as reasons why many companies are looking to non-India locations in order to minimize the risk of geo-political destabilization.”Climbing wages, rising worker turnover rates, labor shortage forecasts and sometimes-unreliable infrastructure are among reasons why Western companies with support operations in India now also have partnerships with service providers in China. Corporations such as Whirlpool, United Technologies, Danaher and Sweetheart Consumer Products have diversified this way.Even Indian-owned companies such as Infosys and Wipro now develop software in China, where labor costs are lower and a well-trained workforce is much more plentiful.Government Addresses ConcernsChinese leaders, eager to solidify and extend their republic’s major role in international commerce, are responding to concerns about legal protections, financial safeguards and communication skills. The government is committed to enhancing trust and confidence in China’s market economy, which has evolved significantly since reformsbegan during the 1980s.As part of the current Five-Year Plan, the State Council Information Office has drafted legislation regulating governing digital signatures and is working on methods to improve the security of information and communications systems. It prepared China’s first personal data protection law in 2005.New privacy and intellectual property safeguards emerged from a year-long study into best practices in Europe, North America and Australasia. The legislation is seen as essential in the furtherance of both the ITO and BPO industries.Education improvements to expand technical proficiency and English language abilities also are a priority.–> Key Pointso Outsourcing to China diversifies risks for India-based operators<br />o China presence provides foothold in world’s fastest-growing market<br />o Government is responding effectively to legal protection and language education needsFor all reasons outlined, BPO providers with operations in India or Southeast Asia increasingly recognize that prudent risk management to assure continuity means diversifying with a location in a separate region that offers a large, well-educated labor supply with attractive costs. <br/><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://jasabacklinkpro.info/">jasabacklinkpro.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://jasabacklinks.info/">jasabacklinks.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://kalipakem.com/">kalipakem.com</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://seosites.info/">seosites.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://linkseo.info/">linkseo.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://corkfthu.info/">corkfthu.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://civycn.info/">civycn.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://cirghu.info/">cirghu.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://wmipfde.info/">wmipfde.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://smbizco.info/">smbizco.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://fpclawcn.info/">fpclawcn.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://zsirwde.info/">zsirwde.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://pokomde.info/">pokomde.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://page1google.info/">page1google.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://hshgjcn.info/">hshgjcn.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://eteyind.info/">eteyind.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://jyblxcom.info/">jyblxcom.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://casinoslotonline.info/">casinoslotonline.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://slotmachinetips.info/">slotmachinetips.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://slotmachinestrategies.info/">slotmachinestrategies.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://slotmachineodds.info/">slotmachineodds.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://progressiveslotwins.info/">progressiveslotwins.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://jackpotslotwins.info/">jackpotslotwins.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://bestslotmachine.info/">bestslotmachine.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://spinslotwins.info/">spinslotwins.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://slotbidwins.info/">slotbidwins.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://fantasyslots.info/">fantasyslots.info</a><a style="display:none;" target="_blank" href="https://jackpotslotsweb.info/">jackpotslotsweb.info</a></p><div class="mads-block"></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dpjamln.info/gain-a-business-foothold-in-china-with-the-build-operate-transfer-model-of-outsourcing/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Tips On Photographing Your Art For The Web</title> <link>https://dpjamln.info/tips-on-photographing-your-art-for-the-web/</link> <comments>https://dpjamln.info/tips-on-photographing-your-art-for-the-web/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:24:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digita; artist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art app]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art for beginners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art in iphone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art mistakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art on mobile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art on phone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art painting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art process]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art supplies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art tip]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art tutorial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital artist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital artist setup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital drawing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital painting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital products]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trying digital art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is digital art?]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://dpjamln.info/?p=77</guid> <description><![CDATA[Presentation is everything; especially on the internet where the only impression you can make is what is seen. A poor presentation can make the difference between getting a sale and being accepted into an on-line show. For the judges to … <a href="https://dpjamln.info/tips-on-photographing-your-art-for-the-web/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Presentation is everything; especially on the internet where the only impression you can make is what is seen. A poor presentation can make the difference between getting a sale and being accepted into an on-line show. For the judges to get an accurate idea of your art, the image you send must match the colors in the art and be sharp and clear. For many of us, taking a good photograph of our art is hard. Before you send off the photo of your art you should 1) make sure that the size of the photo agrees with the directions given by the prospectus, 2) make sure the image is sharp, clear and not distorted, 3) check the colors in the photo against the actual art to make sure they are correct. I am not a professional photographer, but I do manage to take credible photos of my work without paying a pro to do it for me. Here are a few tips that might help those of us who are “photo challenged”:LIGHTINGMake sure you are taking the photo in an area that doesn’t cast shadows on the work. Personally, I prefer to take my photos outside on a clear day. I use the front of my garage and I do it between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon. I don’t use an elaborate set up; I have simply put a nail into the wood at the appropriate height for the camera and then I rest the painting’s stretcher bars on the nails. If you are using paper or canvas, sheets you can put the sticky stuff teachers use to hang students artwork on the wall to the back of the art (after making sure your art is level).<br />Make sure the sun isn’t glaring on the work so there are no shinny surfaces to reflect back at the camera. If you are working with watercolor or pastel then take the photo before you frame it because glass will reflect back at the camera also. I also take the photo before I varnish acrylics to cut down on the glare caused by the varnish.DISTORTIONMake sure that your camera is aimed squarely at the art. It helps to use a tripod; you can align the front two feet of the tripod squarely with the art so that you aren’t taking the photo at an angle that will cause one side of the art to be larger than the other. If necessary use a tape measure to make sure the feet are an equal distance from the art. A tripod also helps to prevent blurring is caused by your hand shaking. Most of us don’t think our hand moves when pushing the button, but does.<br />Use a small hand level to ensure that the camera is not angled either down or up when taking the photo as this will also cause distortion.CAMERASYou don’t need an expensive camera to take photos of your art. Canon makes an excellent quality digital camera for under $300 and it is very user friendly. As a plus, the newer models also take video so you can use the video setting to record art shows and then upload to Facebook, U-tube and other social network sites.CAMERA SETTINGSWhen taking the initial (raw) photo of your work, be sure to set your camera to take fine or large files and take at least 3 exposures of each artwork.EDITING YOUR PHOTOS FOR THE WEBThe least expensive and easy to use photo editing program is Photoshop Elements. It has tutorials and is fairly easy to learn. Once the initial photo of the work has been loaded, you can then make additional copies at different resolutions.YOU SHOULD HAVE THREE TYPES OF IMAGESA large resolution image (between 1 and 2 MB) to use if you decide to make prints of your work.<br />A medium/low resolution image to put on your website (between 1 – 2 KB). This size is usually too small to encourage attempts to pirate your image because it probably won’t make prints any larger than a 5 x 7 without blurring, but you can add digital watermarking with Elements.<br />A small image (between 200 and 125 pixels) for thumbnail images and record keeping.<br />You should keep photo log with both high- and low-resolution photos of your work separately from your desktop computer; the new flash drives are excellent for this. A working copy can be kept there, but be sure and back up your files each month onto a separate disc or jump drive. Be sure to keep the back-up copies of these items in a separate place and up-date your back-ups monthly. Once your records are lost due to computer crashes, natural disaster or any other reason they are gone. Good Luck!Gail </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dpjamln.info/tips-on-photographing-your-art-for-the-web/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Digital Frames Help a Whole Community Connect in a Very Special Way for a Truly Amazing Exhibition!</title> <link>https://dpjamln.info/digital-frames-help-a-whole-community-connect-in-a-very-special-way-for-a-truly-amazing-exhibition/</link> <comments>https://dpjamln.info/digital-frames-help-a-whole-community-connect-in-a-very-special-way-for-a-truly-amazing-exhibition/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 10:26:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Digital Arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digita; artist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art app]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art for beginners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art in iphone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art mistakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art on mobile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art on phone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art painting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art process]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art supplies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art tip]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital art tutorial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital artist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital artist setup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital drawing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital painting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital products]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trying digital art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is digital art?]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://dpjamln.info/?p=74</guid> <description><![CDATA[Would you like to know how an art exhibition which included multi-media digital frames helped a whole community to connect with each other in a very special way?An artist and her collaborator arrived in a small town in North Carolina. … <a href="https://dpjamln.info/digital-frames-help-a-whole-community-connect-in-a-very-special-way-for-a-truly-amazing-exhibition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Would you like to know how an art exhibition which included multi-media digital frames helped a whole community to connect with each other in a very special way?An artist and her collaborator arrived in a small town in North Carolina. This is a town of approximately 135,000 people. Their objective was to present an art project that promised to capture the essence of what the concept “home” means to the residents of the townWithin almost a 3 week period these 2 complete strangers to the town, managed to interview a wide range of residents across many different age groups and living styles and from both old and new residents. Each was asked what home means to them and what it means to call the town their home.The interviews from the residents were recorded in photos, videos and handwritten notes. This information was then organized and presented to the citizens in a unique art exhibition through a combination of maps, digital frames, traditional frames, TV and computers. Their findings allowed the project managers to discover and then present many of the features that make this town different, but also the same, as other towns across the country.A temporary residence was obtained for the project and furnishings were purchased from the local thrift store to provide a homey setting for the visitors. The 2 organizers gathered the photos and handwritten memories of their visits and displayed them in various ways on the windows and walls of the house.The kitchen was the display area for 52 traditional frames, each of which contained a photo and a statement that showed its location. These were cleverly arranged on the wall to relate to each one’s location within a map of the town.The videos that had been recorded were placed on digital frames with headphones under each frame so people could listen privately to the interviews. Computers allowed people to scroll to their own interviews if they wished to. A giant TV screen was also placed in one room for visitors to watch the interviews.The video interviews on the digital frames were a resounding success. It was here that the real connecting took place. As each of the interviewees introduced themselves and intimately shared their home lives and their memories of the town, the town residents were able to connect with their neighbors in ways that would not have been possible without this project.The citizens of this small town were treated to a rare and unique view of their town and its inhabitants and all those that participated in the interviews felt honored to be a part of this amazing project. Those residents who visited the exhibit were truly able to connect to it and to each other and to feel a closeness and a connection to their community and its members they had not experienced before. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dpjamln.info/digital-frames-help-a-whole-community-connect-in-a-very-special-way-for-a-truly-amazing-exhibition/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Christian Dating Sites and How to Choose</title> <link>https://dpjamln.info/christian-dating-sites-and-how-to-choose/</link> <comments>https://dpjamln.info/christian-dating-sites-and-how-to-choose/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:03:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://dpjamln.info/?p=72</guid> <description><![CDATA[You’ve decided to use an online Christian dating site. Great! But how do you know the Christian dating site you are about to spend money on is any good? There are 100′s of purported online Christian dating sites world wide. … <a href="https://dpjamln.info/christian-dating-sites-and-how-to-choose/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> You’ve decided to use an online Christian dating site. Great! But how do you know the Christian dating site you are about to spend money on is any good? There are 100′s of purported online Christian dating sites world wide. With so many Christian dating sites to choose from, you couldn’t blame Christian singles for being a little confused as to which Christian dating site to use. That’s one reason why we have researched and provided a page listing the top good online Christian dating sites.A Good Online Christian Dating SiteWhat are some predictors of a good Christian Dating site? Keep the following dating site tips in mind as you shop around:A good Christian dating site will provide a free trial membership that not only allows you to browse other members, but also lets you know if those member is still actively seeking a soul mate. It’s really a little deceptive that some secular and Christian dating sites advertise a large membership base, but not all of those are active. A good Christian dating site will have a search and matching database that allows you to seek matches that not only share similar beliefs and values, but also live in your general area. The good Christian dating sites will let you browse for a mate using a number of variables. Let’s be real here: What chance does your dating relationship have if your potential soulmate match lives in Tahiti, but you call New York your home? Dating sites like Christian Cafe, Christian Mingle, Yahoo Personals and AmericanSingles are so successful because they have the above mentioned quality. A good Christian dating site has the ability to protect your privacy. In other words, you should be able to have complete control over things like your name, true e-mail address, phone number, etc. For example, quality Christian dating sites will have “in house” chat and e-mail addresses that allows you to remain anonymous while contacting other members. While we’re on the subject of privacy, you may also want to check with customer service to see if the dating site ever sells your personal info to other online dating sites (very common) or telemarketers. If you find out that is the case, it’s time to try out another Christian dating site. Finally, a good Christian dating site will have happy customers. Dating sites like e-Harmony boasts thousands of engagements every year. Great. But a personal testimony speaks louder than any marketing hype. Say you’re interested in a certain Christian dating site. Do you know of any friends, relatives or singles group members who have used that Christian dating site? If so, weigh in their two cents when choosing your own Christian dating service. It may save you a lot of time, money and heartbreak. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dpjamln.info/christian-dating-sites-and-how-to-choose/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Matchmakers in Introduction Dating</title> <link>https://dpjamln.info/matchmakers-in-introduction-dating/</link> <comments>https://dpjamln.info/matchmakers-in-introduction-dating/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 09:30:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://dpjamln.info/?p=70</guid> <description><![CDATA[Introduction dating at one time was exclusively within the realm of Matchmakers. This has changed over the past few years and now includes many online services as well as organizations which provide dating services to groups such as the “8-minute … <a href="https://dpjamln.info/matchmakers-in-introduction-dating/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Introduction dating at one time was exclusively within the realm of Matchmakers. This has changed over the past few years and now includes many online services as well as organizations which provide dating services to groups such as the “8-minute Dating Group” which provides introduction dating services in several major large cities. Introduction dating can also take place informally between friends and relatives of a person available for dating. This article will discuss the role of Matchmakers in introduction dating.Matchmakers are becoming more population in the United States as their methods and quality decisions are made more public. Most recently the program, “Millionaire Matchmaker” has highlighted the efforts that a matchmaker must go through to assure that introduction dating goes smoothly for both the person seeking to a committed dating relationship and potential dating candidates.After securing all the information necessary from the subscriber to the service, a matchmaker must find suitable matches for introduction. In the past, introduction dating was conducted between the matchmaker, the subscriber and one potential match. Because of the time constraints on many business people today and the distances that many subscribers and potential dates must travel and initial group introduction for potential dates has taken the place of individual personal introduction.The screening process of applicants for the dating pool is extensive and intense. A matchmaker must be able to discern discrepancies in character that may lie in a fleeting statement or a sudden movement. The matchmaker screens applicants for the dating pool very carefully. In many cases, in addition to background checks, drug and other tests are conducted to insure the potential date will meet the specifications of the subscriber prior to the introduction date. Prior to being included in the introduction date pool, a potential date meets with the matchmaker for an interview that will reveal her characteristics and give the matchmaker a good idea of whether or not the applicant should have an introduction date.Once a pool of candidates has been selected the matchmaker sets up an informal meeting location for the dating candidate pool to meet the subscriber. After a brief chat with all of the candidates at the party, the subscriber selects those candidates he would like to talk to personally. At this point some matchmakers set up dates and times for introduction dating between the subscriber and his selections.When a subscriber commits to a long-term dating relationship with a dating candidate, the matchmaker has completed his or her task and moves to the next subscriber. Matchmakers are the best and most effective way to meet someone that you can build a life with. If you are longing for love that will last and will be built on commitment and loyalty, you need to join up with a matchmaker. A matchmaker will give you the opportunities that traditional dating cannot. You will save a lot of time and wasted money by choosing a matchmaker. </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dpjamln.info/matchmakers-in-introduction-dating/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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