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Instagram:  What Your Teen Clients Might be Posting

Shared by Eve Gleason, March 28, 2015

It's the fastest growing social network and sexual predators are using it to groom, entice, and even blackmail minors.  

Teenagers are especially vulnerable. 'The impulse of teenagers to respond to anybody who reaches out to them is really hard to resist.' Abbott said. 'They're primed to be making social connections, and social connections are what rules their world. That's what they live for.' "  

Learn more about your teen clients and their Instagram usage... 

Help Me, Obi Wan Kanobi, You're My Only Hope: the Future is Now

Shared by Dr. Sandy Christiansen, March 13, 2015

Remember how cool it was to see the hologram images of Princess Leia emanating out of R2D2 in Star Wars?  Well, now that very technology is in beta testing and almost ready for prime time. Israeli cardiologists have developed a 3D system that produces a floating image of the heart that can be turned and manipulated.  Seeing is believing: check out this video demonstrating the new technology that will revolutionize cardiology and fetal ultrasound.

The Unhealthy State of Abortion Statistics 

Shared by Jennifer Weitz, March 28, 2015

You've often heard the fallacy that "abortion is safer than childbirth" used as an argument for the defense of abortion in the public square. Here's a breakdown as to why the numbers tell us a whole different story.

Consequently, the assertion that "abortion is safer than childbirth" is completely untenable.  It's based on a comparison of the official published abortion mortality rate (approximately 0.6 deaths per 100,000 abortions) and the official published childbirth mortality rate (approximately 6 deaths per 100,000 births). This comparison is completely misleading.  A former director of the CDC, Dr. Julie Gerberding, acknowledged that the two rates are measured differently and should not be compared."  

 Read more about the unhealthy state of abortion statistics...

Interview Questions You Can Use

Shared by Eve Gleason, February 27, 2015

Have you ever wanted to write a profile on your volunteer of the month, a key ministry supporter, or a client- but you got a little stuck on what to ask?  These questions can help. 

Whether they are focused on your clients, donors or volunteers, profiles-- or stories about people -- should be an integral part of your content marketing plan.  Letting your other program participants, supporters, and influencers in your world see what goes on behind the scenes or the reasons why real people get involved with your organization builds trust and establishes authenticity.  Profiles are perfect for newsletters and can easily be re-purposed for your blog, website, annual report, or even social media." 

Read on to find some great interview questions...

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