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I am a 55 year old 5th generation Trinity river rat. I grew up fishing with my Dad on the Trinity River near Riverside, Texas. As I got older I learned to appreciate the wild outdoors and to this day my absolute favorite place to be is on the river on a quiet morning at daybreak watching the world wake up around me.
I am just an average fisherman, but I give it all that I have and usually come home with a mess of fish as we like to say here in Texas! I hope that you find my writings useful if not entertaining, and I always enjoy reading your comments!
Feel free to email me anytime with your comments and suggestions!
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At last, you are ready to sell your business. And that's likely a welcome event: selling an online business is an attractive prospect for many business owners; but if you're the seller and your exit strategy lacks forethought and cohesion, you could end up making mistakes that cost you.
Here are five mistakes to avoid during exit planning.
1. Failing to understand what makes your business valuable
Remember that buyers will not have the same emotional ties to the business that you do. They are going to be taking a more objective stance when deciding whether to invest or not. If you’re looking to sell the business for more than what it’s realistically worth, you’re going to have a hard time finding a buyer.
Here are some of the main factors driving value in an online business:
- Your earnings. What is the annual net profit of your business? If you haven’t been keeping extensive financial records of your business, there could be some major hiccups in the selling process. A 12-month track record is considered standard.
- Your traffic. Without traffic, an online business will not survive, let alone thrive. Although the quantity of traffic is important, the quality of traffic is even more critical. If the people coming to your website are bouncing right off or not converting, the number page views you’re getting doesn't matter. As with financials, you should have at least a 12-month record of your traffic.
- Legal factors. Are there any potential trademark or copyright-infringement issues? There's a good chance a buyer will walk away from the deal if he or she detects a potential legal minefield.
Other factors will affect your valuation, depending on your exact business model. For instance, if you’re looking to sell an Amazon FBA business, investors will also be evaluating: your suppliers, products, product mix, competition and so on.
2. Not taking steps to make the transfer as easy as possible
How transferable is your business? If it can’t be handed over with ease, it will prove hard to sell.
The following elements should be scrutinized:
- Reliance on the owner. Are you the face of the company? Does the business rely heavily on your involvement? This could make the transfer difficult.
- Owner responsibilities. How many responsibilities do you have? How much work do you have to do on a daily basis? Calculate your hourly wage based on your involvement. If the number is too small, there aren’t too many people that are going to be interested in taking over your business.
- Documentation. Is your business adequately systematized? Are all tasks and procedures documented? Handing over your business to the new owner will prove much easier if people's responsibilities and tasks are clearly laid out for the buyer.
- Location dependence. How reliant is your business on a physical location? You can lessen location dependence by hiring remotely and streamlining communication.
- Specialized knowledge or skills. Do you possess any unique skills or knowledge required to run the business? If so, are you willing to train the new owner to gain these skills?
3. Failing to determine your reason for selling
Many owners fail to think about why they’re interested in selling their business. Money can actually cloud the decision and make it harder to see the bigger picture, meaning other reasons for selling and not selling.
The Young Entrepreneurs Council (YEC) recently posted on the Verge blog the article "15 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Deciding on an Exit Strategy" and asked a number of young entrepreneurs their thoughts on that subject.
Jesse Lear of V.I.P. Waste Services, LLC said that business owners don’t always have a long-term view of their business, which can lead to poor decision making in exit planning. For example, if financial security is your goal, it may be possible to scale your business to the point where it’s earning considerably more than it is now. Furthermore, you could end up enjoying your involvement with the business, if you aren’t already.
Some entrepreneurs end up regretting the sale of their business, even if they're receiving liquid cash to put into a new venture. The key point is that you need to know why you’re selling. If your business can run without you, if you have health- or family-related reasons for exiting or you have another opportunity to pursue, then this might be a good time to exit.
4. Not taking enough time to prepare
The sales process tends to go smoothly when a seller has taken an adequate amount of time to prepare for the sale. This can vary depending on the business, but anywhere from 18 to 24 months of preparation is not uncommon.
Also speaking with the YEC, Kim Kaupe of ZinePak warned entrepreneurs against rushing into the sale because it may be possible to build your business far beyond where it stands now, increasing its value in a substantial way.
Andrew Schrage of Money Crashers, personal finance, meanwhile, told YEC business owners should make sure that procedures have been documented and to prepare their staffs for the handover.
There are a lot of things to be thinking about as you begin planning your exit. If you put your effort into making the operations airtight, the buyer is going to be much happier with the purchase. You’ll also have a better chance at selling your business at your desired price point.
5. Failing to keep your options open
Murray Newlands of Due.com emphasized to YEC the sentiment that you shouldn’t necessarily take the first offer for your business.
Word is going to get out that your business is up for sale, assuming you have a proper marketing strategy in place or you’re working with a qualified broker. More offers can drive up the demand and help you to get more for your business.
Not all offers are going to be to your benefit either, so it’s best to take the time to evaluate what’s on the table. This will prevent you from making bad decisions you can't reverse.
Learning how to value an online business is an invaluable process for business owners. In this way, you can get inside the heads of your prospective buyers and be aware of what they’re looking for as they assess your business from every angle. Putting yourself in their place can help you create a more saleable business and earn more from the transaction.
Copyright © 2016 Entrepreneur Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com. Minor edits have been done by Entrepreneur.com.ph.
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BA in Interior Architecture and Design
Interior Architecture and Design is a creative and progressive discipline which explores new and exciting ways to create interior environments which inspire and enrich the lives of those who use them. It is a profession which touches upon a variety of associated disciplines including, architecture, furniture, lighting, product, graphic design, set design and fine art.
The Interior Architecture and Design programme focuses specifically on ideas relating to-
- Creativity- innovation and critical thinking in the conception and development of designs which inspire and excite;
- Place– exploring designs that connect metaphors, memories, rituals and associations with the rich and diverse cultural and material identity of our region;
- Inhabitation – evolving designs which enrich the relationship between occupants and their interior environments by manipulating narratives, emotions, aesthetics and expectations.
Our Interior Architecture and Design programme has evolved as a distinct but somewhat complimentary course of study to our highly regarded BA (Hons) in Architectural Design RIBA Part 1 programme which has been running since 1998. The two programmes share an experienced staff team of designers, some resources and a common visionof design and architecture which prioritises the following issues-
- The creative and environmentally responsible re-imagining of our existing built fabric;
- Following a regional design ethos;
- Providing an internationally recognised level of education, training and progression; possibilities aligned with best practice for these professions.
The Unique Learning Experience:
The learning experience is accessible, experiential, self−directed and supported in order to promote both independence and responsibility as part of a design team. Our graduates are confident, critical thinkers with a personal vision toward quality design, equipped to become active and enthusiastic participants within their local communities and with the potential to transfer these skills to a global context.Through our progressive approach to design education we aim to empower students with a core belief in the genius loci of a region and a desire to make a positive difference.
Our dynamic ‘Studio Culture’ is enriched by;
- Exciting design projects including: residential, hospitality, cultural, exhibition, community design, conservation, restoration, furniture and lighting design
- Multi-disciplinary, collaborative projects with students from other design disciplines such as Architectural Design, Fine Art, Creative Design, Theatre Design and Advanced Wood and Sustainable Technology.
- High contact time with tutors
- Annual Field trips to design capitals: Amsterdam,Barcelona, Berlin, London, Milan, Rome, Stockholm and Venice.
- Student exhibitions and design competitions
Erasmus exchange programmes with partner European universities offering the opportunity to study abroad for up to a year
During this course students develop a comprehensive range of high level skills appropriate to the dynamic and fast evolving role of the professional of interior designer-
- Creative development of concepts and the expression/exploration of design ideas
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Research skills
- Communication skills involving the ability to draw and communicate utilising both conventional and digital techniques, 2D and 3D CAD, Photoshop and Illustrator
- A critical understanding of the history and theory of interiors
- Specialist knowledge of interior architecture and design practice involving, client, practice and project management
- Interdisciplinary team working skills
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All applicants must apply through the CAO system. CAO applicants who are applying in the year of their Leaving Certificate are awarded a place based on Leaving Certificate points. The requirement for entry to the Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design is six subjects at Leaving Certificate level. A limited number of places will be offered to mature students (over 23yrs of age) and graduates and transfers from other third level programmes. Students applying from outside the Republic of Ireland must demonstrate equivalency.
Non Standard Applicants may be called for interview and must present a portfolio demonstrating creative ability. Appropriate graduates from other programmes must apply directly to The Registrar’s Office of IT Sligo. Mature students apply through the CAO and will be called for interview. A request for supplementary information will be made including certified transcript of previous results. Places may be awarded based on this supplementary information.
Interior Architecture and Design graduates work in a variety of environments including architectural practice, in-house and freelance design for retail, public spaces, leisure environments, contract interiors and workspaces. There are also opportunities in exhibition design, TV and film, lighting design, visualisation, 3D modelling and point of purchase design.
Our programme gives students the opportunity to develop a broad range of transferable skills and design understanding that will enable them to work worldwide in many different contexts. Many graduates will go straight into design practice while others choose to pursue further academic study in areas of architecture, interiors, furniture design and conservation of historic buildings.
Students who achieve a 70% average overall in the BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7 course may be eligible to transfer into Year 4 of our BA (Honours) in Interior Architecture Level 8 course.
Students who achieve a 40% average overall in the BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7 course may be eligible to transfer into Year 3 of our BA (Honours) in Interior Architecture Level 8 course.
Graduates from our BA in Interior Architecture and Design will be entitled to Associate Membership of the Institute of Designers in Ireland.
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Who do I contact?
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8510
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The 20W charcoal LB1-UM20E-D Premium-Sound Cabinet Loudspeaker Range from Bosch is intended for clear reproduction of speech, foreground, and background music to be used in general indoor and outdoor applications. The range has a 20 W power handling capacity. The enclosures are made from aluminum with ABS top and bottom covers.
The typical applications are theme bars, music restaurants, theme parks, retail outlets, audio visual, boardrooms and offices, exhibition areas and presentation environments, and fitness centers. Its sound reproduction capability is attributed to the use of high-quality driver components and crossover network design.
A self-restoring passive element protects the high-frequency driver against incidental overload. A 3-way ceramic terminal block with screw connections suitable for loop-through wiring is located in the compartment, at the base of the unit. An easy-to-install, sturdy wall mounting bracket is standard supplied. The same bracket can be used in combination with the universal floor stand LBC 1259/00 for temporary installations.
It is supplied with a built-in 70 / 100 V transformer with taps on the primary winding for full-power, half-power, quarter-power, and one-eighth power radiation. These taps are connected to a rotary vari-tap switch located in the compartment at the base of the enclosure, to allow simple output power setting. A low ohmic connection is also provided on the vari-tap switch.
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By Khaled Diab
25 Jun 2015
Rachel Dolezal is not the first white American woman to sport a fake Afro. A century and a half earlier, so-called "Circassian ladies" were all the rage as circus sideshows.
The bizarre phenomenon capitalised on the craze created by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach's pseudo-scientific theories of race, which traced the roots of white people to the Caucasus, and his belief that "the purest and most beautiful whites were the Circassians".
These whiter than white circus performers were not actually Circassian and, unlike the ideal of Circassian beauty elsewhere in the West, their hair was not of a luxuriant and smooth silky texture, but was wild and curly, an effect produced through liberal shampooing with beer.
"The hair may have been an effort to suggest blackness … a nod to popular conceptions of African female sexuality," wrote Charles King, an expert of the Caucasus at Georgetown University.
Long Shadow of Slavery
The long shadow of slavery can also be discerned in this hybrid depiction. American audiences were both intrigued and horrified, given their false association of slavery with Africans, by the fact that Circassian women were among the most sought-after concubines in the Sultan's harem - hence the need to make them appear somewhat African.
"Both African slaves and Circassian slaves were subject to sexual exploitation … and this is the point of contact that played so powerfully on white Americans' imagination," wrote philosophy professor Gregory Fried.
Beyond America's shores, however, slavery was a multiracial institution, and slaves could sometimes even reach the highest corridors of power, as the Mamluk warriors - slaves mostly from the Caucasus - who ruled Egypt, illustrate.
The curious case of Dolezal and the Circassian ladies demonstrate just how meaningless the notion of "race" is. My five-year-old son and his friend made child's play of the self-evidence of this truth at the beach the other day.
Though both boys are half-African from the actual African continent (Egypt and Somaliland), in American racial parlance, my blond son would easily pass for "white" while his silky-haired mate looks quite "Hispanic". In short, these two multicultural polyglots, who are still blissfully oblivious to any attempts to pigeonhole their identities, would completely confuse America's rigid racial compass.
Despite the complexity and ambiguity of people's identities, America generally prefers clarity when it comes to African Americans. This applies even to the highest echelons of the land. Take, as an example, Barack Obama, whom it would be most accurate to describe as "mixed race", "transracial" or "multicultural", but is rarely referred to as such.
This compartmentalisation does not begin to capture the nuance of his multiple identities. Obama's absent Kenyan father only gave him his name and half his genetic make-up. In contrast, his white mother, Ann Dunham (and maternal grandparents), gave him the other half of his genes but, more vitally, his upbringing. "What is best in me, I owe to her," Obama admitted in passing in his memoir which, nonetheless, was titled Dreams From My Father.
Despite this, Obama is almost invariably described, both by admirers and bigots, as "African American". Though genetically he is as "white" as he is "black", and culturally he is more the former than the latter, Obama is, as far as I'm aware, never referred to as "white", though this is perhaps a more valid description.
For the late Ann Dunham, who did not believe in racial difference, questions of black or white mattered not a jot. However, society did not agree, and her son was labelled black from a young age, with all the discrimination that involves.
And the inability of the most powerful man in America - who is truly "transracial" - to escape racial categorisation can help us better understand the circumstances surrounding the Rachel Dolezal case.
It is easy to understand why African Americans are offended by Dolezal's claim of being "transracial". She evokes painful memories of "blackface", and the long tradition of white Americans mocking, exploiting and appropriating black culture and identity.
Though clearly an impostor and possibly unhinged, Dolezal is not the only one pedalling untruths. After all, despite the overwhelming scientific, social and cultural evidence that race is a fantasy, Americans of all political stripes still believe, in one way or another, in this fallacy.
At the core of America's racial identity crisis lies the legacy of slavery - both for the descendants of those who benefited and those who suffered from its crushing weight. In this light, attempts to separate racial identities are, paradoxically, important to those trying to maintain white privilege and often to those combating it.
In America, even possessing slight African heritage is enough - culturally today, legally in the past - to qualify you as black.
For instance, when I was a kid I was intrigued by how Lisa Bonet (who is of mixed African-Jewish descent) was a "black" character in the Cosby Show, even though she was paler than I was. Her one-time husband, Lenny Kravitz, who is also of a mixed African-Jewish background, was criticised early in his career for being not black nor white enough in his music.
Artificial Social Construct
Though race is a myth and an artificial social construct, racism is a far-reaching and bitter reality, as illustrated by Dylann Roof and his horrendous, unprovoked cold-blooded murder of black worshippers in Charleston.
"Segregation did not exist to hold back Negroes. It existed to protect us from them," claimed Roof in a manifesto he wrote. "Integration has done nothing but bring whites down to [the] level of brute animals."
Of course, the overwhelming majority of Americans find the Charleston terror attack reprehensible and a heinous crime against peaceful worshippers and innocent citizens. However, though dangerous and deadly, it is not this form of racism that has the greatest collective impact. It is the common or garden, mundane, institutionalised variety that condemns millions of African Americans to dwell disproportionately behind the actual bars of prison and the figurative bars of poverty and marginalisation.
This everyday racism in the contemporary US needs to be challenged with as much urgency and resolve as the white supremacist, "retro" variety of yesteryear's Confederacy.
Khaled Diab is an award-winning Egyptian-Belgian journalist, writer and blogger. He is the author of Intimate Enemies: Living with Israelis and Palestinians in the Holy Land.
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DropDown Menu provides huge collection of 1400 web buttons, 6600 icons, 300 ready-made samples, so you'll create really nice looking menus and buttons with little or nodesign skills at all! Web 2.0, Mac, iPhone, Aqua buttons, Vista, XP, transparent, round, glossy, metallic, 3d, tab menus, drop down menus will be a breeze!
Multilanguage User Interface (MUI) Since the version 2.79 DropDown Menu supports the multilanguage user interface. DropDown Menu is translated into the numerous of languages such as: German, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, Portugues, Arabic, Polisch, Romanian, Hungarian, Bahasa Malaysia.
Drop Down Left Submenu Mouse Over Insert button script into the existing HTML page You can insert your button script into the existing HTML page. To do so, click "Page insert" button on the Toolbar.
Horizontal Menu Drop Down Horizontal Size You can set the size of the menu in pixels.
Fonts, Borders and Background Colors Use any necessary font of any color, size and font decoration for normal and mouseover state. Create any available type, thickness and color of a menu's frame. Choose any color for backgrounds of submenus and items.
Fully Customizable Every button or menu parameter can be easily customized in DropDown Menu to fit your web site design and your needs. Create your very own html menus, as simple or as complex as you want!
Now let's set the submenu buttons web-behavior. That is, set their Link properties. To set the submenu link, select the submenu item by clicking it and then enter the link address in the "Link" field on the Properties toolbox.
Another way to set the submenu's link is to select it and then click the "Select page" button on the Properties toolbox. Open dialog will appear, in which you can select the page you would like to link to. This page's address will then appear in the "Link" field.
Also, you can assign link target attributes for each submenu item. This will define where a linked page will be opened in your Web-browser. For example "_blank" attribute will open the linked page in new browser window. Note that link target attribute act exactly like the Target attribute of the <a> tag in HTML. To set submenu link target attribute, just select the submenu item and then either choose one of the predefined values from the "Link target attributes" list on the Properties toolbox or enter your own value (window/frame name, where the linked page should be opened). Learn more about link target attributes from the user guide.
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Former Rep. Allen West, a GOP fundraising powerhouse from Florida, charged political consultants with using his name to raise money.Continue reading
More than 20 departing members of Congress could be walking away from their political careers with a special parting gift — a combined total of $828,474 in campaign donations that they're allowed to keep for personal use.Continue reading
A public interest group plans to file suit against the FEC for failing to take action against Crossroads GPS, a conservative nonprofit group that never registered as a political committee.Continue reading
Campaign finance watchdog groups filed a complaint Wednesday with the Federal Election Commission alleging that Rick Santorum's presidential campaign illegally directed a donation to a super PAC.
The complaint is based on a Sunlight Foundation report in which Louisiana mega donor Bill Doré recounted how he was instructed to donate $1 million to the Red, White and Blue Fund, the super PAC supporting Santorum's 2012 run for the presidency. It comes days after Santorum triggered speculation about an encore presidential run with a visit to Iowa, the state that will kick off the 2016 campaign with its much-watched ...Continue reading
Bob Kerrey and Warren Rudman, two former U.S. Senators who are now co-chairs of Americans for Campaign Reform, gave testimony almost a decade ago documenting how raising big soft money donations to political parties had a corrupting effect on lawmakers. The see a similar corrupting effect should the Federal Election Commission rule that federal candidates and party officials can raise unlimited contributions from any source for Super PACs. The Campaign Legal Center agrees, arguing that candidates for federal office and party committee officials are barred from raising funds not subject to the limits of the Federal Election Campaign Act ...
Yesterday, the Federal Election Commission unanimously approved new disclosure rules regarding bundling, the practice of collecting campaign contributions from friends,... View ArticleContinue reading
I don't want to let this slip by.
The Hill reported on a U.S. District Court decision made on Friday that upheld a key provision of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA). In February, the National Association of Manufacturers had filed suit challenging HLOGA's disclosure provision requiring any organization actively participating "in the planning, supervision, or control" of lobbying efforts that ponies up more than $5,000 in a quarter to disclose their activities and expenditures. NAM argued that the disclosure clause is imprecise and impacts groups that it is not intended to target, and that it violates the First Amendment. They also said that they were worried that the law would also require it to disclose the names of its members.
In a 57-page opinion, Judge Kollar-Kotelly disagreed, saying the clause was "narrowly tailored to serve compelling government interests, and is neither vague on its face nor is applied to the NAM." You can read the judge's opinion by following a link provided by the Campaign Legal Center. The court decision clears the way for the new law to force disclosure of such coalitions' members to the public for the first time on April 21, according to The Hill.Continue reading
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We require you to hold either a primary medical qualification or an Upper Second class degree or overseas equivalent in a subject relevant to medical education, e.g.
- physician associate studies.
In some cases it may be appropriate to admit experienced educators who hold other relevant qualifications or who have substantial relevant professional experience. This is at the discretion of the Programme Director.
Months of entry
Our part-time course is aimed at those who come into contact with students in their roles, and want to further develop their teaching skills through a course with a strong emphasis on professional practice.
It is also suitable for individuals who are just embarking on a career in medical education and does not require previous teaching experience.
Most clinicians, medical researchers and health professionals engage in some form of teaching, whether this is on wards, in clinics or through other teaching opportunities with undergraduate students and/or trainees. However, few have had the opportunity for professional development in teaching.
Our programme is suitable for those new to medical education and training, as well as those with considerable experience.
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Course contact details
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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The educational results of a country depend on many factors Worldwide Educational Sector have Improved a Lot, but the preparation and composition of teachers are one of the most important. The teaching staff of the Spanish education system has suffered in the last decade accelerated 2 times Of Sector aging that now makes two out of three teachers over 40 years old. The crisis has played a decisive role because as of 2010 forced to reduce the replacement rate of teachers, first to 30% and in 2012 to 10%.
That means that from that moment on for every 10 teachers who retired or left the system, only one was hired. To this, we must add the abolition of the incentives that were available for early retirement at 60 years.
The result is that while the OECD recommends that there is a teacher under 30 for every two over 50, in Spain that ratio is one to six. Thus, the most numerous age group is the one between 50 and 59 years old. While the group of those under 30 has been reduced by 45%.
The group from 60 to 64 has grown by 93%. The 51,000 places summoned in the last two years barely make it possible to alleviate this imbalance, because a large part of them have been won by interim professors with years of exercise and who finally regularize their situation.
Age is no impediment to excellent teaching, but in a complex organization such as education, ensuring adequate renewal is vital. The entry of well-trained young teachers is an especially important element in a time of technological and cultural transition that requires new knowledge and new skills.
Experience and innovation are the two elements that, well combined, allow the maturity and the thrust that is required for such a committed task and that requires as much energy as teaching.
It should also be added that, compared to the OECD average, Spanish teachers have more students per classroom, a longer school day and less time to prepare classes. We should review these parameters, because more time in the classroom is not a guarantee of better education, neither in the case of teachers nor in that of students.
Spanish high school students, for example, have 1,054 teaching hours per year, 246 more than Finns and, on the other hand, these have been in the first places in the results of the PISA tests for years, while the Spanish, despite to the improvements of the last years, they continue in the average positions of the table. The educational quality does not depend only or mainly on the time spent in class or on the volume of the content taught.
It is necessary to review both the curriculum taught and the way school time is used. And also to address two pending reforms that have been proposed for years, and that have become chronic deficiencies of the system.
The absence of a general system of continuing education and teacher evaluation, and the development of a professional career that allows incentives and rewards Teaching excellence Year after year, report after report, experts insist that these reforms are necessary to improve educational quality. The surprising thing is that knowing what the shortcomings are, let’s continue without remedying them.
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15 August 2011
Aston University PhD student, Graham Lee, has won this year’s UK final of the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Present Around the World competition.
His talk entitled ‘Machining in a world smaller than a human hair’ impressed the judging panel at the event, which was held in Birmingham City Centre, at the IET’s Austin Court facility.
This annual, international competition, allows students and young professionals at various stages of their studies and career to talk for ten minutes on an engineering or technology subject of their choice, followed by a further question and answer session. The presentation can cover a subject studied for a degree or a project they are involved in at work, with the judging split 25 per cent technical content and 75 per cent presentation skills.
Graham, who is studying for a PhD with the Photonics Research Group at Aston University, competed against 23 National Local Networks and 39 International Local Networks in the UK final, with Graham already winning throughlocal and regional heats of the competition. He now goes through to compete in the international final which will be held in London in November.
The finalists were:
- Graham Lee (Midlands) “Machining in a world less than the width of a human hair”
- Adam Gedge (South West) – “Near Field Communications”
- Hayley Smith (South East) – “Foil studies for ISIS Injection Upgrades”
- Joy Brahma (Northern) – “Superluminescent diode”
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Shipping: Shipping fees start from GBP £6.88
Nero F - Stockbook
Nero F - Stockbook for only GBP £18.35
About Nero FThe DAVO Stockbooks are made of an exceptional quality of cardboard, if available, in the shaded colours red and blue. These stockbooks are for optimal protection of your stamps. The Nero F stockbook has 32 pages (= 16 leaves). Nero F stockbook dimensions: 23 x 30.5 (W x H).
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Pizza Near 40071: Tasty & Fresh From the Oven!
When your stomach grumbles for a slice of meaty, veggie-loaded, cheesy goodness, we know you're not craving any old pizza near 40071. You're looking for a flavorful pizza with a freshly made tomato sauce, hearty piles of mozzarella, perfectly diced pepperoni, and a hand-tossed crust that's been baked by experts. You want a slice of the perfect pizza. You want Domino's.
At Domino's near 40071, we make it quick and simple to get the fast, fresh pizza your hunger craves. Order your pizza over the phone or online, or visit a Domino's near you to place a carryout order.
Start by choosing from one of our handmade crusts, including a fluffy hand-tossed crust loaded with buttery flavor, a gluten-free crust, a pan crust featuring two monstrous layers of cheese, or even a crispy thin pizza crust! Then, choose a sauce and pile on as many or as few pizza toppings as you want. Whether you can't get enough grilled chicken and roasted veggies or you adore a savory blend of banana peppers, mushrooms, and pepperoni, your nearest Domino's has it all!
With millions of different ways to craft a single Domino's pizza (yes, we said millions and we mean it), you can be sure we have a slice that suits your tastes. Customize your pizza from bottom to top or choose from one of our chef-inspired specialty pizzas, like the ever popular Buffalo Chicken, Pacific Veggie, or Ultimate Pepperoni and have it delivered hot and fresh to your doorstep, fast!
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At your Domino's near 40071, we don't take pizza delivery lightly. In fact, we guarantee your pizza will arrive hot and fresh, right from our oven to your door. Use our patented Pizza TrackerⓇ to follow the progress of your pizza order from the time it's placed till it arrives at your doorstep… and in the meantime, try not to drool on your phone or computer.
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We deliver pizza, but we're also superstars when it comes to speedy pizza takeout near 40071. Feel free to order a delectable pie from our pizza menu or take home something completely different. Make your tastebuds happy with an order of stuffed cheesy bread, an oven-baked sandwich, flavorful salad, or satisfying pasta, and even mouth-watering desserts like chewy cookies and chocolatey brownies.
Visit one of our more than 12,000 locations around the world and you'll see: we know what it means to provide great customer service and even better food quality. Our aim is to not only be the best pizza delivery company in Taylorsville, but also the world, and everything we do reflects this pledge. You'll taste it in every bite of pizza we deliver and see it in every money-saving pizza coupon we offer. Order online, call your local Domino's restaurant near 40071, or use our free smartphone app for hot, fast, and delicious pizza carryout and delivery today! We're different than other pizza restaurants. We're your number one pizza place near 40071!
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Watering new turf
Watering new turf can be confusing: the time of year and the amount of rainfall will have an affect on how often, and how much, the lawn requires watering. Find out more about watering new turf with advice and tips from Essex turf grower and supplier, Paynes Turf.
There’s no doubt that new turf requires water in order to survive, but how much quite often depends on the time of year that the turf has been laid:
March to October
In hot and dry conditions, water the new turf thoroughly as soon as it has been laid. Continue to water twice a day (if required) until the roots have established. In cool, wet conditions, you may not need to water the lawn as much – check the turf daily for signs of drying out and water as required.
November to February
Unless the weather is unusually dry, you should not need to water your lawn.
- Wind, heat and lack of rainfall will dry out the turf faster than normal, so more watering may be required.
- Water the ground before laying the turf if the soil is dry.
- Water the turf immediately after laying.
- Make sure the water has seeped through the turf and into the soil below. Check this by lifting up a corner of the turf.
- Don’t overwater the new turf as this could cause the onset of moss and grass diseases.
- If the turf requires watering, do it early in the morning or early in the evening so that the water doesn’t evaporate during the heat of the day.
- Water new turf for up to 28 days if required.
- Apply a soil conditioner to the ground before laying the turf to help the ground retain moisture.
- Check the turf regularly for signs of drying out, the formation of gaps, curling or lifting, and the appearance of brown patches.
- Water twice a day if the weather is hot and dry.
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CSI Aviation is a unique, global private charter flight company providing comprehensive aviation management programs and air charter services to corporations, government agencies, athletic teams and individuals. As a top private charter flight company CSI Aviation specializes in providing luxury private charter flights that are unrivaled in the industry. CSI brings integrity and reliability to every mission.
Our private charter flight company is a worldwide leader in aviation services that provides passenger and cargo air transportation, aviation logistics and program management, mission specific aircraft and support for private charter flights. A global network of qualified and carefully screened partners enables our private charter flight company to provide comprehensive aviation services on a moment’s notice anywhere in the world.
Private Charter Flight Services:
- Aviation Management
- Air Transportation
- Aviation Logistics
- Fuel Management
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Staging & Security
- Mission Specific Aircraft
- Ground Support
Private Charter Flights and Mission Specific Aircraft
Private charter flights for government agencies and corporate business executives frequently require a certain type of charter aircraft for a specific task or mission. CSI will provide charter aircraft, ranging from helicopters, turboprops, executive jets, to static or airborne aircraft for training purposes, to surveillance aircraft, among others.
More About Our Private Charter Flights
In addition to providing private charter flights to sports teams, corporations, government agencies, commercial groups and private individuals, we also offer private charter flight services, aviation logistics, and private charter flight management programs. CSI Aviation fills a unique niche in the private charter flight industry – solving complex private air charter service requirements. Regardless of the scope of work, complexity of the schedule or situation, CSI Aviation is a leading private charter flight company that delivers exceptional results.
CSI Aviation arranges commercial private charter flight services using a wide variety of certified air carriers as agents for our customers. As a private charter flight company, rather than only an operator of a specific aircraft type, CSI is not limited to just one type of private charter flight services. CSI aviation also provides private charter flight leasing and maintenance support. Our private charter flight company has extraordinary flexibility and no geographic restrictions with either private charter flight logistical support or private charter flight program management.
Since 1983, CSI’s Military Services has provided airlines with experienced representation to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to support the military airlift requirements. As the assigned agent for several U.S. airlines, CSI represents these air carriers to the DOD through the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). This entails handling Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) issues and coordinating domestic and international military charter flight requirements.
Since 1990, CSI has held numerous federal Government Contracts including private charter flights, aircraft lease, aircraft purchase and aircraft support services including maintenance, standby aircraft and aircraft management. Our private charter flight company has many charter flight service contracts in place with numerous government agencies at any given time.
Since 2004, CSI has held a GSA Schedule for private charter flight services and Aircraft Leasing. The GSA schedule of our private charter flights offers the government the ability to use a convenient contracting tool for a full range of private charter flight services using certified air carriers.
Since 2009, CSI has provided Fuel and Ground Services based on years of experience supporting private charter flights and is a worldwide reseller of jet aviation fuel.
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Printing:Silk Printing,heat transfer printing
Tightness:100% sealing with bottle
materia:304 stainless steel
The bottle has a scale mark that allows you to know the amount of water clearly.
The built-in mixing lid is designed to dissolve the coarsest powders and turns every drink into a smooth enjoyment.
The large caliber bottle mouth not only facilitates the entry of the spoon, but also facilitates the cleaning of the bottle
100% LEAK PROOF LID, makes the protein shaking experience an enjoyable and clean one. Rest assured, no spillage. Leak-proof pop top that is easy to open and securely snaps shut.
There is a box at the bottom that can be placed in some solid particlesFor example, calcium or pills
Packing effect diagra
Egg box white box color box
Packaging & Shipping
pack:Egg box, white box, color box
Price term: FOB Ningbo or ShangHai
Payment Term: By T/T,30% deposit in advance + 70% balance payment against the B/L copy.
Delivery time: Within 35 days after deposit receiving.
1.To receive your information, we will reply to you in the first time
2.When there's a problem, we'll fix it for you in 48 hours
3.Let you know the process of production and transportation of goods through pictures
We're happy to be at your service
- 3000pcs per design
- Based on the order qty, generally 30-35days upon the receipt of the order
- Silk Print
- Heat Transfer
- Paper inserts
Can we painting on the bottle ?
- Yes ,you can .
Can I get the samples ?
- Yes , you can . After receive the sample fee , we will send samples ASAP .
If you have any questions or needs,
we company call 86-579-87708330.
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You can contact us by any of the above ways. We look forward to hearing from you
Are You A Factory?:
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PASSWD(1) BSD Reference Manual PASSWD(1)
passwd - modify a user's password
passwd [-l] [user]
Passwd changes the user's Kerberos password. First, the user is prompted
for their current password. If the current password is correctly typed,
a new password is requested. The new password must be entered twice to
avoid typing errors.
The new password should be at least six characters long and not purely
alphabetic. Its total length must be less than _PASSWORD_LEN (currently
128 characters). Numbers, upper case letters and meta characters are en-
Once the password has been verified, passwd communicates the new password
information to the Kerberos authenticating host.
-l This option causes the password to be updated only in the local
password file, and not with the Kerberos database. When changing
only the local password, pwd_mkdb(8) is used to update the password
To change another user's Kerberos password, one must first run kinit(1)
followed by passwd(1). The super-user is not required to provide a us-
er's current password if only the local password is modified.
/etc/master.passwd The user database
/etc/passwd A Version 7 format password file
/etc/passwd.XXXXXX Temporary copy of the password file
chpass(1), kerberos(1), kinit(1), login(1), passwd(5), kpasswdd(8),
Robert Morris, and Ken Thompson, UNIX password security.
A passwd command appeared in Version 6 AT&T UNIX.
4th Berkeley Distribution June 6, 1993 1
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The latest trailer for Paradox's medieval combat title, War Of The Roses, is below. In it you can see horse-based combat for the first time. Players are going to be able to fight from horseback, wielding axes, sword, lances and so forth. There's plenty more footage of archery, swordsmanship, and general stabbery, too.
Take a look!
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As a child of the infant Space Age, I have always taken an interest akin to awe in the space program. I grew up about 20 miles from Huntsville, Alabama, home of Redstone Arsenal, and where Dr. Wernher Von Braun lead his team of rocket scientists in research that would contribute to the NASA program considerably. Space missions were a big deal back then. One of the few times when a television was turned on in public schools was for the launch or retrieval of a space mission. Each new record set by the rocket scientists and astronauts was heralded as a step forward for mankind. John F. Kennedy vowed to see an American walk on the moon before the end of his presidential decade. He didn’t see it, but the “giant leap for mankind” fulfilled Kennedy’s vow right on schedule. (That is, of course, if the conspiracy theorists are wrong about the theatric sound stage theory.) While I believe there is more than we know about what surrounded the “moon flights,” I do not embrace the theory of such a fraud on space science. Call me too awestruck if you like.
As the news came this morning, February 1, 2003, about the tragedy of the Space Shuttle Columbia, I was overwhelmed with a sense of sorrow for the loss – just as I was when the Challenger was lost in 1986 – but unlike then, I was immediately aware of an inability to accept anything I was seeing or hearing on face value. There are just too many implications and possible effects of this tragedy. While officials broke their necks to put out a message of “no indications of terrorism involved” the media continued to remind us that THIS mission had been the subject of much more stringent security measures than normal, supposedly because of crewmember Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. My disappointment in and contempt for the mainstream media necessitates analyzing everything they feed us for motive and effect. A quick analysis renders an unmistakable attempt to seed an endless crop of theories.
The news media in a free country is supposed to be above reproach in independent freedom of speech and thought. Report the facts without first filtering them through the fine mesh of political correctness and sanitizing them for evil intent. That is what should happen but doesn’t in today’s media. We never know when we are getting some “doctored” version of the truth – even in the reporting on such a tragedy as this one. We never know what facts the secrecy monitors are withholding, what opinions are stated for psychological effect, or what lengths have been taken to assure an end result in “public opinion.” We just never know, so how free can we be? It is not up to me as a journalistic analyst to sway public opinion. I simply state what facts I know and what opinion they have caused me to form in my own mind. Whether or not I make my case sufficiently is entirely up to those who read what I say.
So, here are the facts. America lost six precious American lives today, and Israel lost one. These were brave men and women doing what they knew to be a dangerous job and thrilled to be doing it. America also lost a multibillion-dollar spacecraft that has been operating since the beginning of the shuttle program – a program with a truly remarkable record for safety.
The proper stance for Americans now is that of mourning.
Investigations will be done and reported on. Theories will be hatched and proliferated. The blame for this tragedy will be assigned both officially and unofficially. The space program will continue and I believe it most certainly should. I am still awestruck by the human commitment it takes to allow man to slip the bonds of earth, reach out and attempt to touch the face of God. I have lived long enough to see so very much – thanks only to the grace of God. If my fellow free humans cannot find comfort in all we have to be thankful for, much of our mourning will be in vain. That would be the ultimate tragedy.
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At 19 years of age, Dr Udeep reached Germany to pursue Medical career. He has been there for last 11 years now. Dr Udeep is a graduate of University of Frankfurt who loves swimming, cycling and cooking. Currently he is practicing Medicine in Germany.
Our Crew Interviewed Doctor and are thankful to him for allocating us his valuable time.
How long have you been there?
I came to Germany in June 2005. So it has been 11 years now.
What inspired you to study in Germany?
Actually it was a difficult choice to make back then. Leaving your home country and heading to a foreign country with a completely different language, culture and technology when you were merely a teen at 19 years of age, without any work experience, or even without knowledge of cooking was a big challenge. But the history of excellent education system and yet very affordable University fees were the strengths that attracted me the most.
How did you proceed for admission in College? What was the expenditure during the process?
Actually I was planning to go to USA back then. I even had given my SAT I and II and TOEFL exams and the funny thing is that I wanted to to study mechanical engineering at that time. The application procedures are very long and tedious requiring a lot of patience. But one day, my eyes caught an advertisement about prospects of studying in Germany. Uncertain of how the process in USA would progress, I decided to apply for Germany as well.
By the time I received scholarship papers from USA, I had even completed the visa process for Germany. After that I never looked back.
Application itself was not that expensive at all. Inclusive of 3 months of language course for B1 level and with additional Embassy costs of about Rs. 3000, I think I spent a maximum of about Rs. 30,000 back then. I don’t remember the actual figure right now though. But it was not higher than that. The expensive part was the costs of language classes and living here in Germany. To improve my language skills I joined a year long Language course in Germany for which I was spending about 400 euros per month. Living costs were approximately 500 euros a month. To afford all these, I had to work part time.
How is the education system teaching approach and course division for bachelor course in Germany?
This is a difficult question to answer. Education system in Germany is very complicated and strict. When I came here, Germany still had 13 classes system after which the students needed to give a nationwide board examination called “Abitur“. Since in Nepal, we have only 12 classes system, I had to cover the 13th class here with a year long integration course called “Studienkolleg“.
In Studienkolleg I had to choose between Medical, Engineering and Economics faculties. Since University of Frankfurt did not offer engineering courses but is very well known in the world for medical faculty, I saw it as an opportunity and decided to pursue it.
Unlike many South Asian countries, Germany does not offer Bachelors and Masters courses for Medicine. Medicine in Germany takes about 7 years to complete with 3 levels of national examinations (state examinations) called “Staatsexamen“.
The first Staatsexamen takes place after successful completion of pre-clinical years which normally takes about two and a half years past-admission. The first Staatsexamen is a combination of Multiple-choice examination examination and Viva. Only those who pass multiple choice examination would qualify for viva and only after passing both of these, one would be qualified to step into the clinical years.
Then there is a three years of clinical studies followed by the second Staatsexamen which is solely a multiple choice examination. If you pass that, then you qualify for a year long internship in which you have to choose 3 faculties and work 4 months each of them. After successfully completing that you qualify for the third Staatsexamen, which is a practical based and viva examination.
For this third examination you have to prepare yourself for the 3 faculties you chose for your internship and an extra faculty of your choice. On the examination day you get a patient. You have to admit him, do check-up and introduce to your examiners. They then ask you questions related and unrelated to you patients, the procedures and therapies. The next day they question you once again everything they want to from their respective faculties. If you can please them, you become a certified physician. Besides all that, the study is comprised of practicals, block-practicals, internships, practical and theoretical exams before you qualify for the second Staatsexamen. Therefore medicine in Germany normally takes a much longer time to complete than you plan for.
After you become a certified physician, your formal education ends there. There is nothing called PG here in Germany. But you do not become a Specialist right away either. After completion of your studies, you are permitted to choose any faculty you want and start working with the title of Assistenzarzt, meaning assistant-physician. Depending upon your faculty and your capacity, it normally takes another 5 years or more before you acquire all the skills necessary for your faculty. After that you have to pass examination taken by the medical council of your state to get the Specialist title called “Facharzt“.
Is language training compulsory? What is the average duration required to learn the language?
Absolutely. Since, German language is the only language here, proficiency in it is a must. Learning a foreign language is a life long process I guess. But to get the basics right, one needs atleast a year and 3 years or more to begin speaking proficiently.
How did you adapt to the environment?
It was very difficult in the beginning. But since I was very young when I first came here, it did not take me that long as well. Though I must admit there are still many things that I still do not fully understand. I guess the teachers, work and friends play a big part in adapting.
What type of degree do they award?
A certified doctor can either get a title of a physician (“Arzt“) or Dr. med title. The latter requires one to participate in a research and successfully defend his thesis. 5 years af ter working in the faculty of your choice, you qualify f or the examination of a Specialist. Once you become a specialist, depending upon your faculty, you may open your own practice. When you work in a hospital, and they get impressed with your excellency in work and proficiency in skills, you may be promoted to ward-chief, and awarded the title “oberarzt“. If the hospital decides to let you take care of the whole faculty, you get the title of “Chefarzt” or the Chief. So in that way, except for the title of general physician, your title is largely experience based.
What is the scope of PG after completing bachelor degree in medicine?
As I have already mentioned earlier, there is no PG system in Germany. If you have completed bachelors degree in Nepal, you have to attest your qualif ication in Germany. The State Medical Council Examination Committee decides if they should accept your qualification.
For more information please check this website.
What are some of your memorable incidents that you enjoyed there?
Good ones or the bad ones? (haha)
The first anatomy practical examination in first semester is still a bad memory. Within 6 weeks of commencement of classes, anatomy examination was conducted and I had just begun to speak few sentences in German language. There were about 600 pages to study (in german language!). I passed the written examination but I did not have courage to go to practical exam. I walked till I reached the door of anatomy hall and I started shaking so much that I turned my back and went home. I was really ashamed of myself that day.
The best memory is when I passed my last Staatsexamen this year, and we partied all night long. I thought I might not see the sunrise, since I had so much alcohol in my blood (haha). Luckily I am still alive.
Are you planning to settle in Germany or planning of returning?
I will be staying in Germany for the foreseeable future. I plan to come back to Nepal someday, but only then when I feel I can really contribute something meaningful. Right now, I have a lot to learn from my German mentors.
Approximately how many Nepali students are pursuing medical education in Germany currently?
I do not know the exact figures. When I first came here, we were only 6 people. There might be about 15-20 Nepalese
studying in Frankfurt university right now. But there aren’t many studying medicine in Germany, but I do not know the official figures.
How is lifestyle and living cost in Germany?
People really give importance to health and sport in Germany. Then do not even hesitate to call the ones with belly as “Lazy” right on your face. Besides, they drink a lots of beer and go to a vacation at every opportunity. Sausages, bread, music and cars make them absolutely crazy.
The current projected minimum costs of living in Germany as per Foreign ministry for Frankfurt is about 800 Euroes a month.
What are the benefits of pursuing medical course in Germany?
- Up-to date curriculum
- Learning with finest medical technologies
- Friendly mentors
- Affordable University costs of about 400 euroes a semester
- Free transport tickets for students
- Good job prospects in future.
What are the disadvantages of pursuing medical course in Germany?
You have to master German language, and it takes a really long time to complete the course. You are allowed to reappear for the exam you flunk only twice more. If you still do not pass, then your career is over not only in that University, but entire Germany. Examinations are very tough and you really should be able to devote lots of your time and patience in your studies.
What are best things about German goverment system that you wish in Nepal government?
Each German state has a State University with a capacity of about 40,000 students. The German government provides its nationals with loans on a monthly basis for the entire span of their studies, given that they maintain high grades. They then get about 15 years time after their studies to pay them back.
They even get such support from their government even if they decide to study abroad. I always wished our Government could help us the same way.
How are people there different there socially, politically in terms of attitude, hard-work, job etc?
Literacy rate here is nearly 100 percent. Laws are very strict here and there is null corruption in bureaucracy. People abide by the rules. People are very hard working but they like to joke a lot as well. Your hard-work is paid normally well and you even get well paid vacations or in case of leave due to illness. Whether they accept you in their circle or not depends on how you communicate with them.
They tend to lose patience quickly if you do not do as you are told.
Are people happy there? What things do see are better in Nepal?
World Happiness Rankings put Germany in the 16th position in 2016. I feel Nepal has a long way to go before we can start comparing these two countries.
The only aspects that I find good in Nepal right now are our easygoing people, food, culture, festivals and some traditions.
Lastly, your concluding words for our readers/students:
No matter how weak our country has been and how poor the governance is, we owe a lot to our motherland. Therefore no matter whatever you plan, please keep in mind that we all have some responsibility for this country. Go abroad, not only for your personal gain, but with that in mind that there remains a lot to be done in our country. I can bet, wherever you go, you will never ever find a place that feels more home than our very own Nepal.
Advice students wishing to come for Bachelors and Masters in Medicine there?
Once again I repeat, we do not have bachelors and masters system for medicine in Germany. Its a single bulk of about 7 years duration. The biggest advice I give everyone is that you have to ace their language first before you plan to come here.
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Brenda passed away on Saturday, September 29 in Austin following a long, heroic battle with cancer. Her passion for music and the people who created it led to a position as Panels Coordinator for SXSW from 1988-1992 – the lean, early years when a comparative handful of people worked insanely long hours putting the event together.
Brenda was instrumental in developing SXSW’s conference programming, particularly the lively, informal formats that gave the event its reputation as a place to learn about the issues affecting musicians and the music industry. She went on to work with labels, producers, and management companies in various cities around the world. Brenda’s energy, intelligence and wit left a lasting impression on us all.
She is survived by her fiancé, Mark Newman (17 years) of Austin, her cat, DasherJustDasher and extended family. A memorial and celebration of Brenda’s life will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Lake Hills Church, 11431 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX.
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Almost a full month since it was released in theatres, Quantum of Solace has proved there are still many ways to shake up the James Bond film formula.
Dropping the famous lines, shooting in more locations around the world than any other 007 film and acting as a direct continuation to Daniel Craig’s debut as Bond in Casino Royale are just a few of the hallmarks of change in Marc Forster’s contribution to the series.
Daniel Craig is James Bond
In a new interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Craig discussed his approach to his second 007 entry and exactly what went into making a decidedly very different James Bond film with Forster.
Fast-paced is a description that applies not only to the film’s storyline, but also the production schedule from the very start. As a result of the writers’ strike, the filmmakers ‘had a script but not the script they wanted’ and had to begin shooting while script writing continued.
‘We had lots of conversations,’ said Craig regarding his work relationship with Forster on Quantum of Solace. ‘Both of us agreed that we wanted to capture something about the early movies. The style of those movies was just innate. If you look at a film like Goldfinger it is kind of ridiculous but is beautifully stylish. Everyone looks fantastic and if we can achieve a little bit of that in a modern setting using modern facilities then we would have achieved that which makes it a Bond movie.’
‘They put the money up on the screen and we continue to do that now.’ –Daniel Craig
Craig continued: ‘Dr No, From Russia with Love and Goldfinger are all stylish movies. They went on location. They put the money up on the screen and we continue to do that now. We go on location. It’s up there and you know you are watching a movie that has cost money because hopefully it has been spent in the right place.’
He went on to explain the new approach taken towards the typical “Bondian” lines in Quantum of Solace as well as the interactions between his Bond and the women he encounters.
‘I love those lines and I think they are absolutely valid but we have to find a new way of doing them. We owe it to Bond. If you drop them in just because a member of the audience thinks that it is not a bond movie without them, they are bad gags. With good writers, and good actors we can find a way. We did it a bit with Casino and we did it a little bit with Quantum of Solace.’
‘I do think Quantum of Solace is the end of this sort of intensity. The next version of the intensity we will come from a different angle.’ –Daniel Craig on what lies ahead for 007
As for the Bond girls, Craig said: ”The days of the misogynistic Bond are sort of over It doesn’t stop him from being misogynist at times but if he comes into contact with strong people, not just strong women, but strong people, it is just sexier. It is more interesting if someone challenges him and it is a woman.’
Dame Judi Dench is ‘M’
One particular relationship stressed in Quantum was that between Bond and Dame Judi Dench’s ‘M’, a character Forster felt was absolutely crucial to the storyline.
Craig agreed. ‘We felt if we got this right it would make the movie,’ he said. ‘She doesn’t trust him because her bosses are telling her to figure this guy out. She is in a dilemma because she thinks that she can trust him but has been ordered not to. I am really happy where we got it to and I hope we do get to make another one because that relationship is really solid.’
Acting opposite Dame Judi for his second time has been a pleasure once again, Craig added. When asked about her sense of humour he laughs that he has ‘known dirtier senses of humour but hers is pretty dirty. I have never worked with her before. It has obviously been a dream of mine to do so and this dream has been fulfilled. Maybe we will do something serious one day but this ticks all the boxes.’
He also commended the performance of Rory Kinnear, who debuted in role of Tanner in Quantum of Solace. ‘He plays it beautifully and gives a brilliant performance in this. He has a really small role but he does it pitch perfectly, the way he plays off Judi. It is a very subtle performance going on in the movie.’
However, the actor did acknowledge the strong desire of many fans to see the regular allies return, specifically Miss Moneypenny and Q.
‘We should give Q to a good actor,’ he said. ‘We should find an actor and find out what they think and find a good story. If we just drop it in there and then go to the basement and there is Q with exploding bananas, it is not going to work. Q has been done and it has been done brilliantly and with great humour. We have to find a way to bring Q into it properly. I think we owe it to the franchise.’
‘If we just drop it in there and then go to the basement and there is Q with exploding bananas, it is not going to work.’ –Daniel Craig
As for his own interpretation on 007 and what lies ahead in Bond 23, Craig said: ‘I don’t dislike him I just don’t want to judge him really. I think he is totally morally ambiguous as a character; he kills people for a living. If I start judging him or taking the piss out of him, which would be the worst thing to do, then it is all over and there is no room to go. I think it would be nice to get to know him a bit more in the next movie. I think he could be relaxed. I do think Quantum of Solace is the end of this sort of intensity. The next version of the intensity we will come from a different angle. It won’t be so balls to the wall. It will hopefully be something that we can slowly come into and explore in a different way. Also, there will be a lot more gags.’
Let the countdown begin.
Stay up-to-date with complete James Bond coverage at CommanderBond.net–your #1 source for all the latest Quantum of Solace news.
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Environmental aspects of photographic storage constitute an important element in the achievement of long-term preservation. The rate of degradation of most photographic materials varies with humidity, temperature and exposure to light. Photographic images should therefore be stored in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated environment. Avoid storing valuable images in an attic or basement, or against the external walls of a building, where large variations in temperature may occur and condensation may form.
Exposure to light, particularly sunlight, is likely to cause rapid fading in film-based images. Some fading may also take place in complete darkness, especially where a photographic process is very acidic. It is therefore advisable to make copies of original images and use only the second-generation images for display purposes. Ultraviolet filtering glass helps to protect displayed imaged from harmful UV rays.
Fading is still an issue even with modern ink-jet prints. There are basically two fading mechanisms - light fading and air fading. Light fading is caused by the light falling on the image surface gradually breaking down the molecules that produce the visible colours. If the image is stored in complete darkness, this process is halted. Air fading affects mainly porous prints which absorb pollutants, such as ozone, into the exposed pores of the surface of an image. The pollutants get into the small particles in the porous coatings and slowly attack the dyes.
Prints, slides and negatives can be stored in folders, sleeves and pockets to avoid physical damage. However the storage media should be chemically stable and ideally free of sulphur, acids and peroxides. Such materials are available from specialist conservation suppliers. Strips of film-based negatives should be stored separately from other photographic materials as they produce acidic gases as part of their aging process.
Careless handling of photographs is a major cause of damage. Fingerprints leave perspiration and oily stains on emulsions, and particles of dirt and dust scratch surfaces and may act as a catalyst for unwanted chemical reactions. Poor quality storage materials, including PVC, acidic mounts and backing boards, magnetic or self-adhesive albums, and new wood frames, can all accelerate deterioration. Self-adhesive tapes, paper clips and rubber bands are also all best avoided. Unprofessional cleaning of photographic materials can also cause serious and irreversible damage.
Photographs should always be handled very carefully, but particular care should be taken to avoid all contact with the image surface. Wearing clean, lint-free cotton gloves lessens the possibility of leaving fingerprints or other damaging deposits. Large photographs should be supported with both hands or on a backing card to avoid creasing. Avoid marking prints with ink of any type - use an HB pencil lightly on the reverse side.
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“If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.” – Niccolo Machiavelli
2.) The Maxims
3.) Relevant Reading / In Closing
Rather than my usual dense and lengthy prose, I treat you to the insights of a Machiavellian. Originally written as reminders for myself rather than as an essay for the consumption of my readers, they can be likened to the Machiavellian’s equivalent of Marcus Aurelius’ meditations. Enjoy.
2.) The Maxims:
1. – Any and all weaknesses can be used against you, and in conflict, will be. As such, weaponise your weaknesses by making them known; hide them in plain sight. Wear your weaknesses like armour, flaunt them, and you deprive your opponents the use of ammunition that would otherwise discredit you.
2. – If weakness is speculated, deny it. If weakness is known, spin it. If it is directly observed, dismiss it. Should it look profitable, leverage it for status in the victimhood hierarchy.
3. – Justification can only exist in respectful exchanges. When you are disliked, justifications are deemed excuses, your guilt, pre-determined.
4. – Do not defend against your attackers, attack them; justification is a Machiavellian fallacy. Do not justify, stipulate. [More Here]
5. – People are like stocks, acquire assets, avoid/drop liabilities and ignore market rumours; acquire insider information wherever possible.
6. – The only difference between the toxic and the unlucky is the unlucky bring you down inadvertently, avoid both.
7. – Attacks reveal intent, defence reveals priority. You don’t defend the unimportant. You don’t attack allies unless it’s a decoy, this simple concept can be extrapolated to any situation.
8. – The battle of the sexes is the only war where crushing the opposition isn’t victory. No, a man must avoid checkmate and stalemate, he must continuously put his woman in check. This and only this is victory for both sides.
9. – Everything is war in a different set of clothing. Love, business, politics, wherever there are competing interests there is a battlefield, and wherever there is a battlefield, there is war.
10. – When things fall apart, be ready for total war.
11. – Don’t insult the king in the throne room. If you must insult him, do so only amongst those you are confident share a mutual disdain. Lèse-majesté is dangerous, in this context a king is anyone you rely on socially, politically, economically etc.
12. – Lust of all kinds begets deceit, desire is good until it isn’t.
13. – Machiavellianism is the art of wielding power, how it’s wielded is determined by the wielder’s morality or lack thereof. Don’t blame the strategy, blame the soul of its employer. [Read more here.]
14. – Machiavellianism does not determine one’s morals, one’s morals determine the use of Machiavellianism. He who believes he is too moral for Machiavellianism is no more moral than he is an idiot.
15. – When people don’t like you, their questions are attacks. Sometimes these attacks are disguised as concerns, other times they are blatant. Whenever you’re asked a question, gauge the legitimacy of the question. Insincere questions must be met with insincere answers, if any answer at all.
16. – Do not trust those who overwhelm you with questions. They may simply be very curious, but it is more likely they are searching for dents in your armour. The line between curiosity and interrogation is thin, and people do not wear uniforms.
17. – Doubling down on your position or ignoring the challenge usually trumps an apology.
18. – Ignore your ignorer. To ignore your ignorer is to enter a war of most silent attrition. Who will speak first when silence is golden? Whoever speaks first loses. Whoever speaks first admits they need the other more, no matter what plausible deniability they may retroactively invoke to disguise the fact.
19. – Ignoring is a non-response response; no response is a neutral response. Lots of neutral responses hint at a negative underlying sentiment, for people who like you struggle to ignore you.
20. – Where bullying fails, charm succeeds and where charm fails, bullying succeeds. One should substitute in hard power when soft power fails and vice versa.
21. – People are enticed by the allure of circumvention, operating outside the rules carries its own thrill. People feel good when they get away with things.
22. – The trick to dealing with psychopaths lies in possessing a full awareness of the conditionality of the transaction, for they are scant in sentiment.
23. – Not knowing what a psychopath wants from you is equivalent to operating within a perpetually detonating flashbang. If you cannot discern what they want, cease dealings.
24. – Being charming is the result of happiness or success, not of virtue. It is amusing that people oft fail to make this distinction, they conflate charm with virtue. As a matter of prudence, the more charming, the more dangerous.
25. – Whether you realise it or not, the powerful are always testing, always evaluating. They yield milligrams of respect only to those who consistently pass their evaluations; a fluke of success will not earn you their respect, it’ll get you a glance.
26. – Real victims suffer in silence, posers pretending to be victims do so to gain money and status. Be wary of “loud victims” they are almost always playacting.
27. – People don’t want to be betrayed, but most will betray if it suits them to; the standard of morality people demand of others is higher than that which they demand of themselves. The coldest psychopath will demand the deepest altruism and the most devout loyalty, beware cultishness then.
28. – Interpretation is always perverted to suit the agenda of the interpreter, whoever controls the flow of interpretation dominates.
29. – Trust the average woman as much as you trust your government, occasionally there’s a good candidate, most aren’t worth your vote.
30. – Strong personalities hate the weak and distrust the strong. A man who considers himself a king rarely wants to share the room with another.
31. – Never hesitate to work on your verbal dexterity, vocabulary and comprehension. Debate lots with people who don’t matter. Strong articulation is a form of soft power.
32. – There’s a lot of freedom in stupidity, playing dumb is oft profitable.
33. – Too much perception can niggle a person’s paranoia, perceptiveness is threatening to those aware of their ill-nature. In suspicious company, appear less perceptive.
34. – Appraise a rule by its worth. Do not defy a rule for the sake of defiance. Some rules protect the ruled, others protect rulers – distinguish.
35. – We’re all players in a game. You’re a player or a piece on the board, you move or you’re moved. You play the game, or the game plays you.
36. – You can’t not play the game. You don’t beat the game by denying the game; death’s the only escape from the game. Until then, play well to live well.
37. – Beware the encroacher, an individual characterised by ubiquitous and uninvited insertion of their person into your social affairs. Out of a need to be noticed in the desire for social elevation, whilst his status is inferior he will extend his hand with a smile. Once he moves past you, he will forget you, his intentions for you are not sincere, you are merely a piece in his ascent to success.
38. – The encroacher targets your popularity in an attempt to siphon it through association.
39. – The encroacher gives themselves away by either A: absence of pleasantry B: lacing their pleasantry with subtle and sporadic undermining. Do not be an encroacher, the quickest way to garner the favour of the powerful is to befriend them, not to irritate them with persistent public exhibitions of your self-ordained superiority.
40. – Charm trumps more aggressive manipulations when dealing with the perceptive. The perceptive like being charmed, their awareness of the seduction does not negate its effect.
41. – Always appeal to incentive, never to mercy.
42. – Too much perception is threatening, even intimidating, people distrust you when they realise you are as perceptive as you are, even if you mean them no ill will. When people know you have the potential to destroy them, like nuclear material, they quarantine you.
43. – Legitimate concern is rare, more often than not displayed concern is a means to an end, a foot in the door to seize the moral high ground.
44. – Anything you say can be twisted to make you look bad, and it will be, because that’s power. It’s how hearts and minds are won, politicians and the mass media do it for a living – neither is starving.
45. – If you have a firm grip on Machiavellianism, it will be difficult for women to exploit you. On the flip, they’ll be harder to love too.
46. – Narcissism is antifragile in the sense it makes no distinction between love & hate, only attention and inattention.
47. – The secretiveness of privacy drives people mad, even if there is nothing to hide, the reluctance to reveal creates suspicion. To ensure the safety of a secret, the existence of the secret must be kept secret. As soon as somebody becomes aware of a secret they know not the nature of, they will be compelled to unearth it at any cost, thus threatening the secret.
48. – The difference between an interview and an interrogation is merely a matter of perception, all interviews are a collection of shit tests.
49. – When you are being interrogated and don’t realise it, the topic will rapidly change in order to determine what you’re most uncomfortable with. This topic will then be focused on, I call this vulnerability reconnaissance.
50. – You nearly always learn more about somebody in an informal setting than you would a formal one. Paranoia and thus mental defences are greater in formal settings, to truly get to know somebody you must mingle informally. Of course, as much as this opens them up, it opens you up too.
51. – Advice that wasn’t asked for is rarely appreciated, let alone followed. Don’t give advice that isn’t asked for, don’t advise everybody who asks for your insight, only advise those you think worthy. An “I don’t know” will keep things civil without forcing you to waste time.
52. – When you advise people you reveal more about yourself than you perhaps realise, after all, your advice reflects the core of who you are, it reveals the why and how rather than merely the what. What’s are easy to change, why’s and how’s aren’t, they’re more identifying.
53. – If you want someone to implement your ideas, it’s better to make them think your idea is theirs. Plant the seed, give them credit for your thinking, and they’ll believe their repetition of your idea makes it their creation.
54. – The quickest way to gain people’s trust is to help them.
55. – Liking animals and being religious creates an appearance of uprightness, people of ill-nature wear these appearances to disarm through disguise.
56. – People don’t dislike being tricked, they hate realising they were tricked. Tell lies that cannot or will not be investigated, compulsive lying is the purview of the histrionic fool.
57. – Beauty oft conceals bad intentions.
58. – Be magnanimous to friends, civil to strangers and ruthless to foes; furthermore, know who’s who.
3.) Relevant Reading / In Closing:
If you’re interested in consulting, click here. If you enjoyed these maxims, take a look at the following.
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Edwin Loku Bandara Hurulle was born on the numerically unique day of 19th January 1919. i.e 19.1.1919. He was the first child of Tikiri Bandara Hurulle and Alice Bulankulame. His paternal grandfather Henarath Bandara Hurulle had been Rate Mahattaya of Hurulupalatha in Anuradhapura District. It had been Punchi Bandara Hurulle, the father of Henarath Bandara Hurulle, who had made the move from their original home close to the bund of the Hurulu Weva to Morakewa in Horowpotana.
Punchi Bandara Hurulle had built his Walawwa by the Morakewa Tank and the ruins of that building are still visible. Subsequently, a palatial two-storeyed Walawwa built by Henarath Bandara Hurulle around 1900 A.D. between the Morakewa Weva and the Anuradhapura - Trincomalee Main Road. This was the building set ablaze by the JVP during the insurgency in 1988.
Henarath Banda Hurulle had married Maningamuwe Weragama Kumarihamy. Edwin’s full Waasagama name was Illangasinghe Kalukumara Rajakaruna Edwin Loku Bandara Hurulle.
Edwin’s maternal grandfather was Loku Bandara Bulankulame Dissava, who was the hereditary Custodian of the Atamasthana in Anuradhapura. It is well known that the two families are descendants of the Royal Princes who accompanied Princess Sanghamitta in 288 B.C. with the Srimahabodhi sapling from India.
At the time of the Kandyan Convention in 1815 his ancestor, Nuwaraweva Suriyakumara Wannisinghe Mudiyanse Ralahamy, Dissava of Nuwarakalaviya and hereditary Custodian of the Atamasthana had opposed the British and declined to sign the convention document.
The Illangasinghe Kalukumaras of Hurulupalatha are a family that in all probability predates the Kandyan era. Hurulupalatha takes its name from the palatha of Huruluweva. The Weva was built by the great reservoir builder, King Mahasen (275 - 301 AD.) and as the monks would wash their heeralu i.e. robes at the reservoir, it came to be known as Heeralu Weva and the name evolved to Hurulu Weva. Hence the name Hurulle.
Edwin and his brother Clive, a Civil Engineer by Profession and sister Sumana lost their parents at an early age and one could imagine them growing up in the early part of the twentieth century in Morakewa. After his education initially at St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna and subsequently at Trinity College, Kandy, Edwin for a time served as an acting Rate Mahattaya and was subsequently absorbed into the ranks of the Divisional Revenue Officers who replaced the Rate Mahattayas in the Kandyan areas and the Korale Mudliyars in the Low Country.
In 1956 he for the first time contested for the Horowpotana. seat in Parliament and survived the MEP landslide when the UNP was humbled to a meagre 8 Parliamentary Seats. His maternal uncle and mentor P.B. Bulankulame Dissava who had served in the Cabinet did not survive the landslide defeat.
Edwin thereafter won three more elections and in 1965 entered the Cabinet as Minister of Communications. In 1977 he was appointed Minister of Cultural Affairs and retired in 1994 after serving as Governor of the Central Province, High Commissioner in Australia and Governor of the North Central Province. Edwin’s work as a member of the Cabinet and as a Member of Parliament is part of the public record and there are few places in the country that do not carry his name on a Foundation Stone or document.
To those who knew him personally it would always be a mystery as to how a person who was not a grabber of public office could have such a distinguished record of public service. Except for the period between 1970 and 1977 Edwin and his son Themiya had represented Horowpotana in Parliament from 1956 to 1994. There maybe other families which have a similar record but they number very few.
Edwin Hurulle married Malinee Galagoda, a lady of great dignity and presence. The Galagodas of Hanguranketa were a family which had held the high office of Adigar and Dissava in the time of the Kandyan Kings and one ancestor’s direct intervention had saved King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe from an assassination plot.
The couple was blessed with two daughters Maya and Deepthi and three sons Themiya, Vajira and Kanishka, all of whom were deeply attached to their father. He lived to see all his grandchildren and several great grandchildren. His civility and kindness to all hid his strength of character, and despite having been a Cabinet Minister, a Governor of two Provinces and a High Commissioner he never spoke down to people.
All this can only be achieved by someone who came to this life with a large store of merit and his work in this life has only added to that merit.
He will attain Nirvana!
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After reading about it on the board yesterday, I went to Curry Club last night with my mother and roommate.
Spoiler: It was great.
We showed up w/o reservations at around 7 or so. They moved some tables and reservations around so they could seat us, with no more than a 5 minute wait. We talked to the owner/original dude Chris Payton, who was very nice and told us about the restaurant. Apparently, they have been open about 9 weeks, and things are going well. Also, Will Simonds was there - he made sure our meal was going smoothly, and it did. They were both very nice guys.
We were sat upstairs, and the seating area, though small, is very nicely done. Cushions and pilows everywhere, but in a normal table setting that makes eating feel like eating.
My mom had a mangosa (mango mimosa) which I was not a fan of but she loved, and I had a -great- pot of tea. My roommate had a coke, which was served in one of those old-style glass bottles that I really think makes the drinks taste better. FYI, the drinks menu was pretty lacking, but bear in mind, it is an Indian place so I don't know how many highballs anyone is planning on having there anyway.
For our main courses, my mother and I both had Tandoori Salmon, and my roommate had red beef, which I didn't try but looked good if you eat red meat. Everything game with white rice and mango chutney, both of which were very good compliments. Every main course comes with two sides: I had mushroom vindaloo, which was quite good, and matter paneer, which was much better than the stuff I usually get at Indian buffets. My mom had the same sides (what can I say - we have the same tastes) but my roommate had a channa masala which he liked, and grilled tomatoes (huge half-tomatoes grilled.... he didn't touch them at all because he wanted to take them home and eat them with breakfast, so I have no idea how they taste, but they looked pretty appetizing). We got raita, which was good, and an order of nan, both of which I kind of think should be free and not $3, but regardless, it was great. Totally different from nan I've had before, these were small and there were a lot of them. They reminded me of kremslach (matzoh meal pancakes - you have probably only ever eaten these if you have a grandmother who is Jewish), and were very tasty. I would definitely recommend the salmon, and my roommate couldn't stop talking about (or eating) his beef - that was the first thing off his plate. One thing though, I would definitely use the fork to pick out my mushrooms as opposed to scooping them up in a spoon-like fashion in the future. There were a lot of whole spices (cloves? cardamom?) in the vindaloo, which made it taste really great but after a while, I got a little tired of taking a big excited bite only to crunch down on a spice instead of smushing down on a mushie. But I digress. Regardless of any little quibbles, I still managed to clean my mom's unfinished plate after I was done with my own dinner- I just didn't want to stop eating.
We didn't have desert, so I can't comment on that, but the food and atmosphere were both great - scratch that, dinner was outstanding and the servers and owners were incredibly friendly and accommodating - and I will definitely be going back. If tonight was any indication, I might even join their curry club as well - it was just that good.
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Chemistry through Smart Logistics
Den Hartogh Logistics is one of the leading Logistics Service Providers. Our family-owned organisation was established in The Netherlands in 1920. As a bulk logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer and food industry, we combine the best elements to create the optimal solution for each situation. Safety and operational excellence are embedded in our culture.
Den Hartogh has a presence in every region of the world, with premises/offices in 42 locations within 23 countries. Our workforce consists of more than 1,700 people and our modern equipment includes more than 18,000 tank containers, 6,500 dry bulk containers and specialised dry bulk trailers, 400 tank trailers and almost 600 trucks.
Chemistry through smart logistics
Chemical logistics is our business, and personal chemistry with customers our aim. We bring almost 100 years experience of delivering Smart Logistics for the chemical and petrochemical industries.
First of all, our aim is to create chemistry with our partners. In case some challenges occur, together we search for the solution. Our employees work together with our partners’ staff, and even with our partners’ customers in order to make it work!
Den Hartogh combines a 5-years strategy with a “check-up” in the third year. Our approach involves all of our employees and is also connected with budgets. This is how we all participate in the growth of our business.
All employees are informed about relevant topics by mail, board computer, narrow casting, internal magazines and newsletters and in person by their manager. On a quarterly base employees around the world are informed about successes and challenges.
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Bringing together staff from our Hull, Stockton, Immingham and Wilton locations, coming from a wide variety of roles, varying levels of knowledge and experience, but guaranteed to bring fierce competitive spirit, fully united as one team. Team Den Hartogh.
We are sure the event will be packed with fun-filled & challenging team activities designed to really test us, but at the same time promoting and supporting the key benefits of diversity. The team are all really looking forward to the day already and under the current climate and challenges, it’s always good to be focussed on something really positive too.
Our core values are very important to us at Den Hartogh and the event fully supports one of these too: “Fun in business”. We like to work hard and play hard.
Bring it on!
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This is the February 4, 2013 news archive. View today's Timberwolves rumors and news.
One-on-One: Timberwolves vs Blazers Preview w/ Special Guesthowlintwolf.com Feb 4, 2013Note: Since Derek’s computer is all messed up, Tom is posting for him. But don’t get it twisted: Derek did all the work. Tom just can’t figure out how to make him the author. Since there are so many great Blazers minds and writers out there, I feltUpvote Share Tweettimberpups.com Feb 4, 2013Setting the stage: The Timberwolves continue their homestand Monday night against division rival Portland. Minnesota is fresh off of their blowout victory against New Orleans on Saturday night and look to continue to roll through this stretch of home g…Upvote Share Tweet
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Brooklyn Residents Stock Up On Essentials Before Sandy Hits
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Residents across the entire Tri-State Area and beyond are readying for the big-time effects from Hurricane Sandy.
All across the region, supermarkets, convenience stores and home fix-it stores have been selling out of some products.
1010 WINS’ Glenn Schuck reports
The Pathmark supermarket in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn was buzzing early Sunday morning, as residents stocked up on some last-minute essentials ahead of the storm.
“I always freeze some water if I don’t have those little ice packs for my thermoses or those little coolers. I could always put ice in it and I could always defrost it if I run out of regular water,” one shopper told 1010 WINS’ Glenn Schuck.
“I think it’s going to be a little serious,” said a woman who had just gotten off work.
Other shoppers took solace knowing they were not the only procrastinators.
“It’s a little sparse. It’s amazing how everybody does all this stuff in these last moments,” a man told Schuck.
Some shoppers seemed less concerned – but said they were not taking any chances.
“Just going to come in for some water, maybe some soap and pretzels or something just to hold us over if there is a blackout. Not going to take any chances,” a woman said.
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In the beginning, there was clearly complete silence from officials. As rumours spread on social media marketing, authorities had nil to say about allegations of mass intimate assaults along with other crimes completed on brand brand brand New 12 months’s Eve when you look at the city that is german of.
It had been only days later that officials stated that hundreds of females had been victims of attack in Cologne, Hamburg along with other cities that are german.
But figures which can be now appearing will probably surprise a nation nevertheless visiting terms using what occurred in Cologne over fifty percent an ago year. Relating to a leaked authorities document, posted by Germany’s Sueddeutsche Zeitung paper and broadcasters NDR and WDR, the past quotes have actually become dramatically revised — upward.
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Authorities now believe on brand brand New 12 months’s Eve, significantly more than 1,200 females had been intimately assaulted in a variety of German metropolitan areas, including a lot more than 600 in Cologne and about 400 in Hamburg.
A lot more than 2,000 males had been allegedly involved, and 120 suspects — many of them international nationals — have now been identified.
Just four are convicted, but more studies are underway.
On Thursday, a court in Cologne sentenced two guys into the New 12 months’s Eve assaults. Hussein A., A iraqi that is 21-year-old Hassan T., a 26-year-old Algerian, were handed suspended one-year sentences. Both found its way to Germany in past times couple of years, a court spokesman stated. He declined to specify whether or not the two had desired asylum.
Officials have actually connected the intimate assaults to the influx of refugees. “there clearly was a connection involving the emergence of the event in addition to migration that is rapid 2015, ” Holger Munch, president regarding the German Federal Crime Police Office, told Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
He additionally predicted that numerous of this brand brand New 12 months’s Eve perpetrators won’t ever be convicted. “we need to presume that numerous of those crimes will never ever be completely examined. ” Germany has fairly low CCTV protection, that makes it more challenging for detectives to spot suspects.
Though it just isn’t anticipated that significantly more CCTV digital digital digital cameras is going to be set up into the future that is foreseeable other measures have now been taken. Germany’s Parliament passed a stricter sexual-assault legislation week that is last could make it easier for courts to sentence those that facilitate or get excited about assaults.
Lawmakers had been dealing with pressure that is intense pass this type of legislation, especially in the wake of this Cologne assaults.
Almost all of the perpetrators in that town stay accused of groping and sex that is facilitating included in a group — accusations which were tough to prosecute.
The stricter legislation can also be likely to allow it to be easier for refugees become deported if they’re convicted in sex-assault situations — a piece regarding the brand new legislation that activists and advocates for refugees have actually harshly criticized.
Halina Wawzyniak, a lawmaker through the Left Party, told The Washington Post the other day that immigration issues and sexual-assault situations shouldn’t be connected, as refugees could wind up dealing with a “double punishment” when you are deported. “The debate was previously about ‘no means no’ — now all of that is being discussed in social networking sites are foreigners once more, ” she stated.
11 Intercourse Party Horror Stories That Ended In Death
Sex celebration fatalities are far more common they come in many different forms than you might think, and. First, there is the classic OD. There’s no faster method to bring corpses to an orgy than breaking out of the difficult drugs. Next, you have got your jealousy-fueled, rage-riddled swingers party murders where some body loses it halfway with an orgy and chooses they truly are no longer cool with sharing.
Some of those true tales of individuals who passed away at orgies, intercourse events, and all types types of other risque endeavors are believable, plus some are certainly not.
A 28-year-old Russian guy called Sergey Tuganov passed away last year after taking a container of Viagra and pleasing two females for over 12 hours.
The 2 ladies bet Tuganov $4,300 that he would not have the ability to satisfy them throughout a non-stop half-day intercourse marathon. Tuganov passed away of a coronary arrest mins after winning the bet. The medics determined it had been as a result of extortionate levels of Viagra inside the system.
One of his true companions that are female, “We called crisis solutions nonetheless it was far too late, there clearly was nothing they might do. “
In Taiwan, fuerdai, or perhaps the kids of rich moms and dads, are notorious due to their crazy lifestyles, that includes lots of intercourse and medications. In 2016, a woman that is 21-year-old during a days-long celebration inside an extravagance resort in Taipei.
Neighborhood police reports described camwithher girls with big boobs stripping the scene as “an orgy devoid of any morality. “
The woman’s human body ended up being discovered nude in evidence of alcohol to her hotel room and ketamine in her own system.
Relating to regional authorities, “Home events tossed by the rich second-generation Chinese referred to as Fuerdai have actually recently gotten very popular in Taiwan. “
Evidently, the tradition is becoming therefore popular, “some establishments are transforming their areas into sex and medication nests for Fuerdai partygoers, ” an unidentified officer stated.
In 2016, Joshua Matthew Palmer presumably arranged an orgy together with gf and two others, then strangled her in a jealous rage before stuffing her human body in a suitcase.
A witness known as Chelsea Shea testified that she choose to go out drinking with Palmer at a bar in north park on 4, then agreed to go back to the Chadwick Hotel with him april. Shea, Kern, and Haynes had sex together, while Palmer simply “stood here, ” then asked them to go out of.
Police seized videos from Palmer’s phone which revealed the victim unconscious, and Palmer could be heard saying, “I’m sorry, I like you, but I can’t view you sex with someone else. Jesus, I’m sorry. ”
In 2013, Ling Gu, the 23-year-old son of the high-ranking Chinese politician, crashed a $300,000 Ferrari 458 as he and two females had been making love and speeding through the roads of Beijing. Ling and also at minimum one passenger that is female completely nude therefore the other was at a state of “semi-undress. ” Ling ended up being killed and both women paralyzed.
Because Ling Gu’s daddy had been this kind of high-ranking person in the federal federal government, within hours associated with the scandal breaking, federal federal government censors had deleted every social networking post pertaining to the event.
One report noted the censors also went in terms of to “block the search phrase ‘Ferrari’ through the Chinese variations of Twitter and Bing. ” But, worldwide news outlets liked the storyline and also been revisiting it yearly.
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Life Story / Obituary
Surrounded by his family, Steve C. Miller, age 46, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Froedtert Hospital following a brain aneurysm.
Steve was born in Racine, January 20, 1966, the third son of Clifford and Coleen (Nee:Reinke) Miller. Steve graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1984.” He excelled in shop classes and found he had a talent for design and woodworking.
Steve briefly worked for St. Mary’s Medical Center and then as an over the road truck driver. Steve started his own business “S.C. Miller Custom Cue” and eventually went to work for Nova Cues. He became well known for the quality, beauty, and intricate detail of his cues locally and nationally as he was commissioned to design and build personal pool cues for the band members of Blind Melon as well as cast members George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Eric LaSalle and Anthony Edwards of the television show ER. On July 30, 1995 in Las Vegas he married the love of his life, Denise Deschler. Following Nova Cues Steve then worked for Woodmill Products for 12 years as a specialty woodworker and following their closing he worked for T.J. Hale Co and was currently employed at Nature Tech as the lead draftsman. Steve enjoyed chess, pool, the dog track, casinos, his beloved cat-Max, and going to Green Bay Packer games. He was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle. He will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his wife of seventeen years, Denise; his parents, Clifford and Coleen Miller of Racine; brothers. Randolph (Lynne) Miller of Maple Grove, MN, Scott (Janice) Miller of New Berlin, WI; sister, Lori (Jesus) Huarota of Racine; nephews and nieces, Raphael Huarota, Kendra and Michelle Miller, Conner and Carson Miller; Jarrell Klimeck; father-in-law, Lee Deschler; brother-in-law, Keith (Laura) Deschler; other relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Betty Deschler; and grandparents, Otto and Evelyn Reinke, Harold and Gertrude Miller.
A Memorial service will be held Friday, January 25, 2013, 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Reverend John Fleming officiating. Relatives and friends may meet at the funeral home Friday 5:00 P.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family have been suggested.
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- Visit tanneries and mosaic workshops to learn about crafting in Fes
- Watch the beautiful sunrises and sunsets along the dunes of the Sahara
- Visit movie sets in Ouarzazate, known as the Moroccan Hollywood
- Tour an argan forest in Essaouira, and learn how argan oil is made
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|Day 2||Guided Tour of Fes - Medina, Tanneries, & Hammam||Fes|
|Day 3||Travel to Azrou and Tour Ifrane National Park||Azrou|
|Day 4||Visit Azrou, Midelt, Ziz Valley, & Camp in Sahara Desert||Merzouga|
|Day 5||Stop in Dadès Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, & Arrive in Ouarzazate||Ouarzazate|
|Day 6||Tour Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood||Ouarzazate|
|Day 7||Take Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakech & Visit Jemaa el Fna||Marrakech|
|Day 8||Guided Tour of Marrakech and Hot Air Balloon Ride||Marrakech|
|Day 9||Argan Oil Tour & Travel to Essaouira||Essaouira|
|Day 10||Guided Tour of Essaouira - Jewish Quarter & Old Medina||Essaouira|
|Day 11||Visit Safi, El Jadida, & Azemour, Travel to Casablanca||Casablanca|
|Day 12||Departure From Casablanca|
Day 1: Arrival in Fes
Welcome to Morocco! Today, you will arrive in the Imperial city of Fes. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest cultural and spiritual imperial city of Morocco and was founded by Moulay Idriss II. You will be picked up from the airport and taken to your accommodations for check-in. Once settled, and depending on your arrival time, you will have the rest of the day at your leisure to recover from your flight and take in your surroundings. Dinner will be on your own.
Day 2: Guided Tour of Fes - Medina, tanneries, and hammam
Your tour guide will meet you after breakfast to start your day of exploration in the Fes medina. This UNESCO-protected medina is full of arms-width alleyways and donkey-width roads. Your Fes born-and-bred guide will share hidden stories and show you secluded corners of the medina, and you will observe daily life and the magnificence of Fes's madrasas and palaces. Your guide will help you learn the fabulousness that is Fes as only a true local can. Be sure to ask your guide for lunch suggestions.
Fes is a hub of the Moroccan crafts and arts, and you’ll meet artisans to learn about the history and importance of their trades. You’ll visit tanneries and mosaic workshops to observe traditional crafting methods still in use today.
In the afternoon, return to your riad and relax for a bit. Afterward, take a guided visit to the local hammam (traditional public bath). This is one of the most relaxing things you can do after a long day of walking. After your soak, you can have the evening to yourself for more downtime.
Day 3: Travel to Azrou and Tour Ifrane National Park
Today, you will depart Fes and head higher into the Middle Atlas Mountains. Here, you will see vast cedar tree forests, and once in Ifrane, you’ll visit the Ifrane National Park. This park is known for the Barbary Macaque and endangered species who inhabit it. Enjoy lunch on your own among the scenery.
Once done exploring, you will continue to Azrou. This is a beautiful Berber town, located in the within the Ifrane National Park and known for its rug and jewelry making. Stroll the town in the evening, and enjoy dinner at your leisure.
Day 4: Visit Azrou, Midelt, Ziz Valley, and camp in the Sahara Desert
Get an early start today, because you'll be covering a lot of ground to reach the Sahara Desert!
You will start by crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains through the town of Azrou and its majestic cedar forests. Here, you can take a brief detour to the scenic Cèdre Gouraud Forest, where troops of Barbary Macaque monkeys lounge in ancient cedar trees near the road.
You’ll stop for lunch in Midelt, which sits on a cold, high desert plateau. Despite the harsh landscape, Midelt is known as Morocco's "Apple City" for its productive orchards. This is only possible because the Moulouya River (the third-longest river in Morocco) provides year-round water as it runs to the Mediterranean Sea.
Continuing on, you’ll cross a landscape of steep mountain ranges, wide valleys, and narrow canyon passes. You will follow the Ziz Valley, an important branch of the ancient Saharan Trade Route. You will start to see many fortified houses (known as ksars) that were built by merchants to protect the gold, salt, and spices that passed this way.
After crossing through the incredible Ziz Gorge, you will begin to see early signs of Saharan sand dunes. These wind-blown dunes are in constant motion, often leading them to encroach upon farms, roads, and buildings. You can also see an ancient method of water "mining” here, an ingenious way to transfer water from the mountains to farmland, which was employed before modern pumps were invented. Along the way, you'll notice nomadic shepherds and some tents in this area.
Erfoud is a bustling market town known for date fruits and fossils. En route, you will see hillside mines where large fossil rocks are taken from the earth. You can stop at a local artisan collective to learn about the types of fossils found in the area and to see the full process of how the fossil-rich rock is transformed into beautiful products, large and small. You will see the massive dunes of Erg Chebbi in the distance. This extensive sea of sand covers nearly 22 miles, with some dunes rising to over 650 feet high.
Near Merzouga, you can take a short break as you prepare for the trip to your desert camp. If you ride a camel, you will arrive at camp just before sunset. You can climb up to watch the colorful sunset reflecting on the sand dunes.
Head back to camp for dinner and a night of traditional Berber music by the fire. There is almost no light pollution in this region, so be sure to look at the starry night sky before you head to bed.
Customize your trip with help from a local travel specialist.
Day 5: Stop in Dadès Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, and arrive in Ouarzazate
If you are an early riser, you'll be rewarded with a sunrise over the sand dunes. Eat breakfast at your camp, and then travel back across the desert to Merzouga. Meet your driver and begin your long drive to Ouarzazate. You should consider stopping in Rissani before setting out across the desert plains. This is a good place to take a walk around a traditional market, especially on market days when many animals are bought and sold. Be sure to stop by the "donkey parking lot" while you're there.
Today's journey is truly spectacular. You will travel through a remote, empty land that borders the Sahara. The views are vast and extensive, with desert plains, high mountains, and plateaus all around. This journey gives a real feeling of wilderness; it is awesome in its grandeur. Along the drive, you will see forests of umbrella-shaped Acacias that are specially adapted to this harsh environment. On your way, you can stop in the town of Alnif and see the local fossil workshops.
You will continue to the Dadès Gorge, which cuts through a dramatic landscape of rusty red and mauve-striped mountains. The valley below is an irrigated oasis filled with fig, almond, and olive orchards and dotted with crumbling kasbahs and Berber villages. Ask your driver for lunch options in the nearby town of Boumalne Dadès.
You will end the day in Ouarzazate, a town made popular by its involvement in the important Moroccan film industry. There is more to Ouarzazate than movies though, and you can take a guided tour at Aït Benhaddou, the most famous Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People believe that the old ksar dates from the 11th century when it held an important position along the trans-Saharan trade route between Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the southern desert. If you arrive in Ouarzazate late in the day, you can proceed directly to your accommodations in Ouarzazate and visit Aït Benhaddou in the morning.
Day 6: Tour Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood
Today, you will explore the desert town of Ouarzazate. This growing town is a common stopping point along the desert routes, as it offers a bit more access than some of the nearby smaller towns, such as Ait Benhaddou. The town was made popular by the growing movie industry, and you will take a tour of a movie studio, including an up-close look at some props and sets. The nearby regions have been featured in many movies, portraying landscapes all over the desert, Africa, and the Middle East. Some popular film credits include Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, Alexander, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Prometheus, American Sniper, and Game of Thrones.
In the afternoon, you will have a chance to explore the fortified city of Ait Benhaddou if you would like. Then, you can have some downtime for yourself, and dinner will be on your own.
Day 7: Take Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakech and visit Jemaa el Fna
Today, you will cross the High Atlas Mountains that separate Ouarzazate from Marrakech. If you weren't able to visit Aït Benhaddou yesterday (or if you want to revisit the town to see it in the morning light) you can explore the ksar after you leave Ouarzazate.
You will wind your way up the dry desert slopes of the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Near the top of the Tizi-n-Tichka, you’ll enjoy incredible panoramic views of the mountain range and the plains of Marrakech below. Be on the lookout for Mount Toubkal–North Africa's highest mountain–to your west. As you descend the north-facing slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll notice a dramatic change in climate and landscape, and you will cross deep river valleys and abundant almond and walnut orchards. Soon, you will leave the tranquility of the desert and the mountains behind as you enter the hustle and bustle of vibrant Marrakech.
Once in Marrakech, you can spend the rest of the afternoon at a slower pace. In the early evening, the medina's main square, the Jemaa el Fna, comes alive with musicians, performers, snake charmers, games, food stalls, and more. There are many cafés surrounding the square where you can sit and enjoy the entertainment over a meal.
Day 8: Guided Tour of Marrakech and Hot Air Balloon Ride
Today, you will wake up before the sun and head out to the fields for your hot air balloon ride. Breakfast will be served at this event. In this amazing experience, you’ll get to see the high plains of Marrakech, including the Berber villages and the Sahara far off in the distance. After the excursion, you will return to Marrakech for lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, you’ll take a guided tour to explore the stunning old medina of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In its vivacious souk, you will be dazzled by the displays of djellabas, soft brightly colored babouches, intricately pierced lanterns, conical mounds of exotic spices, and the hubbub of life in the spider’s web of alleys. Our knowledgeable guide will regal you with history and stories of the Medina, the Souk, and the Mellah sections all kept within the city’s rose-pink walls.
Dinner is on your own tonight. Most of the top chefs who work for the Royal Family are from Marrakech, and it has some of the best food in the country–especially the street food that you surely shouldn’t miss. Talk with your tour guide for some recommendations.
Day 9: Argan oil tour and travel to Essaouira
Today, you will travel to Essaouira, a town made popular by its excellent surfing beaches. The 3-hour route takes you over extensive, rolling plains. When approaching the western seaboard of Morocco, you’ll enter a unique forest. This is the only ecosystem where argan trees grow, and their fruits are very useful. You will make a slight diversion to visit an association of local women that make argan oil, famed for its excellent health and beauty properties. You may see goats grazing on the fruits of the argan trees, high in the tree branches. It is quite a sight!
Upon arrival into Essaouira, you can enjoy walking the impressive seawalls, discovering delights in the Old Medina area, or enjoy some time down by the very active fishing harbor. Lunch and dinner will be on your own with recommendations from your driver. Make sure to ask about great seafood options! Tonight, you will stay in a hotel or a riad.
Day 10: Guided tour of Essaouira - Jewish Quarter and Old Medina
After breakfast, if you didn't get to the night before, you can enjoy walking the impressive seawalls, discovering delights in the Old Medina area. Enjoy some time down by the very active fishing harbor, or exploring the nearby beaches known for their surfing. Lunch will be on your own with recommendations from your driver–have some fresh seafood if you haven’t indulged already!
Jewish heritage is very present in Essaouira, where one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Morocco is located. It is a perfect example of a community of coexistence and a very interesting place to explore. You will have a guided tour of this area in the afternoon.
In the evening, feel free to do some exploration, and dinner is at your leisure
Day 11: Visit Safi, El Jadida, and Azemour, and travel to Casablanca
Today, you will leave early and head to Casablanca via the coastal route with brief stops in some other seaside cities along the way. The first city you will encounter is Safi, know for its excellent surfing beaches and views of the Atlantic Ocean.
The second city is El Jadida. Here, you can tour the hauntingly beautiful Portuguese cistern. You can also spend your time walking the ramparts and can visit the Church of the Assumption. You can enjoy a lunch break in El Jadida before hitting the road again.
Next is Azemour, which has inspired many Moroccan artists over the decades, some of whom have chosen to live here. Life there is still traditional, despite its close proximity to the cosmopolitan art market of Casablanca. A crumbling 16th-century medina squeezed between the Oud Er-Rbia (Mother of Spring River) and the ocean provide plenty of artistic inspiration.
Once in Casablanca, you will check into your hotel. The evening and dinner will be at your leisure.
Day 12: Departure from Casablanca
After breakfast, you’ll travel 45 minutes to Casablanca Mohamed V International Airport in preparation for your departure flight. Take home with you all the colorful and historic memories of beautiful Morocco!
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Zharim Myaso (Roasting meat) — an innovative solution for a traditional way of relaxingVirtex Company was founded in the year 2000. The story of the company’s development began with the production of liquid smoke. As a result of the gradual extension of the product range and the opening of new areas of operations, the company became the market leader in the smoked condiments for domestic use segment, as well as for meat marinades and products designed for use in the preparation of Korean cuisine.TASKIn 2013 Virtex Company contacted KIAN in order to undertake the complex audit and rebranding of a key company brand – 30-minute marinades for meat.A complex analysis of the situation revealed that the fundamental problem facing the brand was the absence of a clear communication strategy with the consumer. People simply could not understand what the product in front of them did, and how they could make use of it. Therefore the key task of the project was the creation of a brand which would display and explain all the advantages of the product to the consumer as clearly as possible. SOLUTIONThe positioning for the brand Zharim Myaso is based around the concept of expertise, i.e. the brand is an expert or master that will enable even the most inexperienced cook to prepare an extremely tasty meat dish. Whilst designing the visual concept for the brand, emphasis was placed on the preparation of Shashlik (a traditional kebab with tremendous popularity in Russia) and barbecued meat, since marinades are most often used when preparing the aforementioned dishes. Thus the brand carved out a key niche for itself and separated itself from competitors within its segment.The name and visual concept, as well as the structured design of packaging, were designed in such a way as to be as simple and clear as possible. In support of the brand being introduced to market an advertising campaign was formulated including outdoor advertising and communications at the point of sale. In addition, a promotional website for the brand was created as part of an online campaign.
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Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, yesterday, said the current leadership of the apex bank should stop playing politics with foreign exchange and monetary policy.
He also called for the elimination of multiple exchange rates in the country as well as the forex restrictions on 41 items. In his keynote address at the 8th annual Pan Africa Investor conference, organised by Renaissance Capital, in Lagos, Soludo said: “Stop playing politics with forex and monetary policy.
Forex policy aggravated the impact of oil shock to drive the economy into avoidable recession. “With relative stability in forex and more so improved oil sector, economy will be out of recession, albeit from a very low base (GDP compression in US $); but collateral damage of previous errors will linger for a while (100 steps backwards but only 15 forward) as confidence and credibility take time to be restored. “Sustained macro stability will be decisive for the success of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, ERPG. The first is that we must stop playing politics with Foreign Exchange, FX, management.
“The second thing is rebuilding CBN’s credibility for confidence to return to the system over the medium time. CBN must then transparently commit to clear objective and make clear its instruments.” On his suggestion to the means by which the CBN can eliminate the exchange rate regime, he noted that, the mechanism was very clear and simple, aading that the very first step in that direction is to eliminate the so-called 41 banned items that they said were ineligible for forex He said: “You cannot unify the forex market, once you begin to discriminate and do all those kind of things for eligible transaction.”
“There are two ways if you don’t want things to come in: you use the exchange rate and then you use the trade policy, raise the tariff.
“If it’s expensive for people to import, they will not import these items, but we have had this regime before, this whole concept of multiple rates is not advisable. You can with just one policy tomorrow eliminate them, then have one single market for all of this and then you have the interbank market to work, period.”
On Fiscal policy On Fiscal policy, he stated: “The point is that at the fiscal level, the major constraint is politics. Here you have aggregate government revenue to three to five percent of Gross Domestic Product, GDP, at the federal level, one of the lowest in the world. “Now ERGP target to raise it to 15 percent, let see how that goes.
How do we get there? Because if the fiscal revenue gets anywhere, even 10 percent of GDP, much of the fiscal crisis would go. “Now you are adding debt service to current revenue in excess of 60 percent, about 66 per cent that’s clearly not heading anywhere. “You have to do two things to put back and fix the broken public finance, the revenue thing has to go up and forex is part of that equation and then the task reforms that must follow but in terms of breath depth and collection efficiency and then the composition of government spending must alter fundamentally for us to get anywhere.”
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We totally accept the science of the atom bomb, electricity, space travel and the science of sitting in our car, but people cannot accept the science of climate change. Why not?
Every single school child in western society at some time is faced with a science examination, the science forms the imperical evidence which guides all “progress” as a society, and whether we prosper or not.
A greenhouse effect causes temperatures to rise, water expands when heated, ice melts, the atmosphere has a fragile chemical composition. Basic scientific facts.
So why is an extremely powerful industry being constructed around a group of
scientifically failed schoolchildren, acting from their own vested interests, who deny the science of global warming ?
At the time when options are very limited, the biggest lobby ever assembled is waging war on all environmental legislation in America, paying lawyers to draft legislation which sees the environment as a hindrance to the “free market” system. Not only on what is proposed for the future, but on the proud history of environmental legislation since Rachel Carson.
All this based on the denial of climate change. So how do we respond to the denial industry when we confront it face to face?
Climate Science, where to find it.
The source of all data verifying the climate science (which is based on the principles taught in school) is contained within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (I.P.C.C.) Reports which are produced every 7 years. This is the sum total of ALL the published and peer reviewed scientific reports from all over the world based on independent research. It informs every sovereign government in the world who have to act on climate change policy. The 2007 AR4 Reports are available to download at http://www.ipcc.ch/ It should be remembered that the data goes back to 2002/3 when that report was being prepared.
A simplification of the I.P.C.C. reports, with updates, informed by more recent research can be found through the Australian Academy of Science at; http://www.science.org.au/policy/climatechange.html
The (non) “debate” centres entirely around dis-information, which had its origins with the Ozone/Tobacco “disinformation campaign”. ALL the “sceptics claims that have been made have been “debunked” and not one change has been made to the “science” by way of “correction”. The science as Melbourne University’s Professor David Karoly says, “is in”.
There are websites that are provide “reliable” information on climate science such as
“Skeptical Science” They provide pages on Global Warming and Climate Change Myths at http://www.skepticalscience.com/argument.php
There is no “evidence” for “manmade” climate change. Eg. The argument that the “climate has changed before” is answered in a basic way, “Climate reacts to whatever forces it to change”, there are then level’s of “deeper” science explanations which ultimately lead back to I.P.C.C. reports.
Other websites give rudimentary explanations of phenomena such as the “greenhouse effect” http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2011/08/10/286691/global-warming-graphic/
The “certainty” is based on research and expressed as “extremely likely” (> 95% certain) http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/ch9s9-7.html the mathematics behind the “forcings”, and an understanding that the ecological limits of the atmosphere are impacted.
Deutsche Bank in partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology have carried out research into the “existing carbon content of the atmosphere” and now have a LED lit real time carbon clock opposite Grand Central Station in New York http://www.dbcca.com/dbcca/EN/ – a graphic demonstration of the level of “forcing” we are having.
Every second 800 metric tonnes of carbon are released into the global atmosphere, in
the time it took to write this sentence 120,000 metric tonnes almost have been emitted. 70,000,000 ( seventy million ) tonnes a day. 25,500,000,000 (25 billion metric tonnes per year) The total carbon ALREADY in the atmosphere is 3,685,744,680,300 (3.68 Trillion metric tonnes at the time of writing)
Stop reading this and see what it is now. These are not numbers that can be trivialised by saying our “contribution is only 1.3% of total global emissions.”
So we have a roof, roughly 12 miles above the earth/sea surface, which has a specific “volume” and chemical composition. Yes carbon is good for plants, but no one would want to stick their head into a bag with a supply of carbon from a car exhaust.
Thousands used to die every year from bronchitis in 1950’s and ‘60’s London “pea soup-ers” before the clean air regulation was introduced. Have we already forgotten that ?
It should be noted that the I.P.C.C. 2007 reports are reviewed and updated every 7 years. The 2007 Reports project sea level rise from “thermal expansion” only, and contains NO estimates for ice melt sea level rise. Not enough research had been carried out. This has now started and will “inform” the 2014 reports. This is how the “science” evolves, slowly.
Understanding why numbers are important.
Even activists can be mislead by apparently small figures, Prof. Albert Bartlett explains the pitfalls in misinterpreting small numbers and uses the mathematical certainty to demonstrate that he is right. His basic discussions on “exponential growth” are crucial to dealing with “spin”.
i.e.( Q). “what does 3% annual growth mean?” (A) – A doubling of the economy every 21 years
One common response to Australian climate activists is ; “our ‘contribution’ to climate change is only 1.3% of the global total, we shouldn’t act alone”
This argument is a deliberate half-truth with no context based on “numbers”. China has just overtaken U.S. as the planet’s biggest polluter. Both emit approximately 25% of total emissions. The rest of the 180+ countries in the U.N. emit the rest, so every country is responsible for a small part of the problem including Australia.
The U.K. emits 1.4% of the global total, from 60+ million people, which is also a very small part of the world total. Just a cursory glance at Australia’s population of 20+ million, reminds us each person in Australia, per capita, emits as much carbon into the atmosphere as 3 people in the U.K.
It can now be shown that although 1.3% is a small number, it represents a massive “number” in reality i.e. almost 600,000,000 metric tonnes. (600 million).
The cement industry is responsible for 6% of world totals. When I built a renovation at my last home 30 tonnes of carbon were emitted from the production of the concrete foundations. Thousands and thousands of tonnes of concrete are used in a high rise building.
1 Tonne of concrete = 2.5 metric tonnes of emissions.
The “Failure” of Environmentalism.
This is not a new argument, and surfaced when Schellenberger and Nordhaus’ published “The Death of Environmentalism” in 2004.
If it was not obvious in 2004, the I.P.C.C. Reports in 2007 provided the scientific “evidence” that the environment was is crisis, and yet for the last 4 years in Australia we have plummeted to a level of debate which is utterly facile.
It is relevant to point out that there would be no Climate Tax proposals in Australia if the Greens ( a third party) didn’t have the Senate balance of power, and we can look to America to see what conservative politics has in store for a 2 party system.
Clive Hamilton has re-addressed the issue in a call for a “new level” of participation through the direct action in Europe. At the Sustainable Living Festival in Feb and again in a speech in April 2011 he gives 3 reasons for the possible failure of environmentalism; which need discussion urgently.
First, like most Australians some environmentalists find it hard to accept what the climate scientists are really saying. They do not believe, in their hearts, that things can be as bad as the science indicates. Like all of us, they are prone to engage in wishful thinking and cling to false hopes.
Clive Hamilton’s speeches can be found at; http://www.clivehamilton.net.au/cms/index.php?page=speeches
Of course whilst the “false hopes” are “assuaged”, and the denial debate settled, another 5 years has passed. We will then be left with the same science, with another 7 years research telling us how much worse things have become. Naomi Klein is currently researching a book on environmentalism and the reason for public disinterest as there has been a significant drop in public support.
This is shown by George Monbiot through his regular debunking of climate junk, with particular effect on David Bellamy who in 2000 stated that; “55 of the 65 known glaciers in the world had increased in size”.
It has to be noted that Green groups are also guilty of “bad science/climate extremism” which impacts upon the “science” and I.P.C.C. when” claims” that, “Mt Everest would be snow free by 2035” are included in the final I.P.C.C. report in 2007.
www.monbiot.com has an archive full (including Bellamy) who have published denial claims and debunked them. In his latest he states;
David Bellamy’s at it again, with even dafter claims about climate change. By George Monbiot. Published in the Guardian 9th December 2008
We all create our own reality, and shut out the voices we do not want to hear. But there is no issue we are less willing to entertain than manmade climate change. Here, three worlds seem to exist in virtual isolation. In the physical world, global warming appears to be spilling over into runaway feedback: the most dangerous situation humankind has ever encountered. In the political world – at the climate talks in Poznan for example – our governments seem to be responding to something quite different: a minor nuisance which can be addressed in due course. Only the Plane Stupid protesters who occupied part of Stansted airport yesterday appear to have understood the scale and speed of this crisis. In cyberspace, by contrast, the response spreading fastest and furthest is flat-out denial.
The most popular article on the Guardian’s website last week was the report showing that 2008 is likely to be the coolest year since 2000(1). As the Met Office predicted, global temperatures have been held down by the La Nina event in the Pacific Ocean. This news prompted a race on the Guardian’s comment thread to reach the outer limits of idiocy. Of the 440 responses posted by lunchtime yesterday, about 80% insisted that manmade climate change is a hoax. Here are some clips from this conversation:
“This is a scam to get your money. …The only people buying into “global warming” have no experience with any of the sciences”.
“If we spend ANY money or cost one person their job because of this fraud it would be a crime. When will one of our politicians stand up and call this for what it is, BULLSH1T!”
“What a set of jokers these professors are … I think I understand more about climate change than them and I don’t get paid a big fat salary with all the perks to go with it.”
And so on, and on and on. The new figures have prompted similar observations all over the web. Until now the “sceptics” have assured us that you can’t believe the temperature readings at all; that the scientists at the Met Office, who produced the latest figures, are all liars; and that even if it were true that temperatures have risen, it doesn’t mean anything. Now the temperature record (though only for 2008) can suddenly be trusted, and the widest possible inferences can be drawn from the latest figures, though not, of course, from the records of the preceding century. This is madness.
Scrambled up in these comment threads are the memes planted in the public mind by the professional deniers employed by fossil fuel companies. On the Guardian’s forums you’ll find endless claims that the hockeystick graph of global temperatures has been debunked; that sunspots are largely responsible for current temperature changes; that the world’s glaciers are advancing; that global warming theory depends entirely on computer models; that most climate scientists in the 1970s were predicting a new ice age. None of this is true, but it doesn’t matter. The professional deniers are paid not to win the argument but to cause as much confusion and delay as possible. To judge by the comment threads, they have succeeded magnificently.
Monbiot devoted chapter 2 of his book “Heat” to the “denial industry”. He raises the issue of the vehemence displayed on climate blog responses, which are the typical for “middle media” outlets. Serious websites don’t allow the debate to generate to that low level, and it is very low. (see below)
The scientific Peer review process takes weeks to analyse and publish, which inevitably happens, but all Australian environmental activists would be aware of the power of Andrew Bolt, News Ltd and most media outlets that rely on advertising for revenue.
E.g. Forbes magazine article ; “Why hasn’t the world warmed in 15 years” –
Response to “Why the Earth hasn’t warmed in 15 years”.
The article had 3 days until a response on the Huffington Post – I doubt the response made Fox News, but a wild guess would tell me the original denial material got hours of Fox airtime. An over -zealous and rabid attitude of presentation can lead some individuals to very dark extreme places, as was recently displayed in Melbourne.
Film clip of a hanging noose being displayed at a lecture given by the head of the Potsdam Institute, Dr Karl Schellnhuber (see also links to Viscount Monckton below)
It is a sad fact that the lies and deceit circulate for weeks months and years, until it/he can be discredited and revealed
The usual television “interviewer” standard, (level) of understanding of climate science is simply not good enough to respond to false figures, data or scientific papers they have never heard of. Kerry O’Brien, generally considered the most “robust” interviewer on ABC, was easy meat for Dr Ian Plimer, who wrote a book, not a peer reviewed paper denying climate science.
Ali Moore on ABC “Lateline” interviewed Paul Gilding (author of the new book “The
Great Disruption”( http://paulgilding.com/ ) and Thomas Freidman, NYT columnist, and
author of a recent book “Hot Flat and Crowded” – both had recently published on the imminent collapse of the environmental and economic systems.
Ali Moore’s first question after intro; “If climate change is a car ride, are we there yet?” The next 20 minutes was devoted to the guests giving a stark opinion of the future. Eventually Ali closed with;
“Well look, sadly we are out of time but I guess the message from you both is that we can get over this, the world is not doomed. At least you are both confident that we have the ability to take the action should we choose to.”
Ali Moore is a respected financial and political analyst but not really the person to pose questions regarding the environmental collapse of the world. Judge for yourselves, transcript at http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2011/s3247216.htm
The media apathy;
A joint letter from the most respected Australian climate scientists of the day deploring the standard of media coverage, “The debate is over, let’s get on with it”;
The Monckton factor.
Monckton uses media well, both in his personal delivery and the use of media philosophies of the Murdoch empire. He is confident he knows more than the journalist/interviewer and he knows of the general lack of knowledge of the issue. It is a sad fact that environmentalists will have to get used to, that lies and deceit circulate for a long time, even after they have been refuted and revealed. In the meantime, Monckton makes appearances at U.S. Senate enquiries into climate change, and on this spurious information decisions are made, or “not made” as turns out. He was invited to Australia again by specific interest group for a specific purpose. He is currently the “go to” man of the denial industry. Whole websites have been dedicated to “Monckton denial” here are a couple ;
The Denial Industry
Naomi Oreski’s film clip on YouTube explains how and when the “denial industry” began, Her work is now a standard reference and is now in book form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T4UF_Rmlio&feature=related.
Climate science doesn’t begin with Al Gore, in 1965 Linden B Johnston was saying exactly what Al Gore is saying now. It’s important to know that fact, because climate change isn’t some “melon” socialist plot, (“green” on the outside and “red” on the inside). Margaret Thatcher, George Bush, Malcolm Turnbull all good conservative stock. Who all advance the issue.
The second half of Naomi Oreski’s talk – “where denial comes from”, is particularly important.
e.g. the “scientists were telling us in the 70’s there would be an “ice age” etc.
Gives a specific answer to this. The Ozone layer debate had only just begun its 24 year battle to the Montreal Protocol (1999). As science advances, it can answer previous “unknowns”. Prior to the clean air act in the U.S. and post war manufacturing boom times, coal plant sulphur particles which deflect the sun’s rays from earth are relevant as this graph shows, the decline in temperatures during the post war era. Environmental legislation stopped the London “pea soupers”.
The Denial Process
The process begins with a “scientist” publishing a “research” paper, or book, denying the overwhelming scientific opinion, in any journal that will accept it. The authors then have their “scientific” work popularised, or in some cases seized upon, by the media, e.g.
We’re supposed to believe that a recently released study by Roy Spencer and Danny Braswell calls the standard estimates of climate sensitivity into question, even though other climate scientists immediately released a barrage of criticisms of the study, and
Hicken notes that another reporter couldn’t find any climate scientists who believed the study. Barry Bickmore – Associate Professor of geochemistry at Brigham Young University.
The study he was referring to is described at;
If you notice the dates between this and the next link, there are over 3 weeks of “free” airtime this can fly. The “media machines” then take this information by a “scientist” and run with it. The media, as has recently been revealed through enquiries into News Ltd, runs its own agenda far removed from reality.
Ultimately, AS HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED, a scientific response debunks the original paper and it is published in the journal.
The refutation and debunking of the original paper rarely gets exposure, the damage has been done!
Promoting an interview with scientist and climate skeptic Roy Spencer, Fox Business’ Lou Dobbs claimed last week that Spencer’s “new findings throw the entire global warming theory into question.”
Where deniers get the funding.
This from Rachel Maddox,
This from Ross Gelbspan, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, not an environmentalist, with 15 years research into denial funding.
As well as Ross Gelbspan there are 3 good stores of denial debunks;
Monbiot and Gelbspan and Maddox tell of the multi million dollar funding from the fossil fuel industry corporations, Exxon Mobil being the most long standing, the biggest profit generator in U.S. history through fossil fuel development. The ” Am Way” is eminently “exportable” to Australia and even though “industry lobbying” was exposed in 2006 by Clive Hamilton in his naming of “The Australian Climate Mafia”. They have not taken a back step since, pouring all the money and resources necessary to cast doubt on “the
A new low level of denial, -destruction
Koch Industries Tells Its 80,000 Employees: Global Warming Is A Hoax http://thinkprogress.org/green/2010/08/27/174784/koch-warming-hoax/
The U.S. “Tea Party” (funded by Koch Industries, Exxon Mobil et al) and United States Republicans are now undoing all the environmental progress and existing Environmental Laws in America since Rachel Carson, based entirely upon climate denial.
So strong is the belief now, that ALL regulation should be removed and have it left to the “markets” to decide best outcomes, that the extreme right in the denial movement, has captured the Republicans and a section of the Democrats.
Michele Bachmann Pledges to Have the EPA’s “Doors Locked and Lights Turned Off”
“We should be able to choose if we want to burn an inefficient lamp”. Michelle Backman
Remember Ali Moore and her closing line, ”we can do something if we choose to”- this shows the complete disregard for the earth and the palpable hubris that came along with “freedom of choice”.
The Tea Party is actively pursuing the removal of every restriction on profit and is now dismantling the basis of all environmental achievements. At present the President
has a veto, but this is new, more extreme. Avoidance of action is one thing, removing
environmental standards is another.
These articles on recent anti-environmental moves.
“The EPA: the Tea Party’s next target” http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/aug/03/epa-republicans-tea-party
House Republicans aim to defund the Environmental Protection Agency, rolling back 40 years’ progress on clean air and water
There are very interesting blogs on the “process” necessary to “accept” global warming and the prospect of dealing with denial, websites publishing the “individual’s” necessary inner analysis to find a voice for the planet.
“Beyond Hope” by Derrick Jensen, http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/170/
Not many of us are climate scientists, so we use varying ways to cope with a world in denial. The above links connect to many useful websites that in turn, in my opinion,
have links to other reputable information.
One final source I must mention is David Spratt’s news updates. He co-authored “Climate Code Red, the case for a Climate Emergency” , and has been presenting a science based newsletter with impeccable information sources for a very long time. firstname.lastname@example.org
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UPDATED 1:53 pM PT – Wednesday, June 16, 2021
A high school in Virginia chose a controversial speaker to address their outgoing seniors. Fairfax County school board member Abrar Omeish delivered an impassioned commencement speech to the 2021 graduates of the Justice High School, which focused on the political climate of today.
However, a poll released three days after her speech showed local parents in disagreement with Omeish as the majority of voters opposed the politicization of their county schools.
The graduating class President introduced Omeish as Virginia co-chair for the Bernie Sanders campaign. The controversy grew when it was pointed out that Omeish’s father was a leader in his mosque, which according to the Daily Wire was attended by two of the 9/11 hijackers as well as the attacker of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
Her father Esam Omeish attended our school. He was the president of the international club,” the class president announced. “Later on, he became a leader and a board member of the Dar-Al-Hijrah Islamic Center.”
Congrats JUSTICE Class of 2021! @justicehswolves
— Abrar Omeish (@AbrarOmeish) June 7, 2021
Beginning her speech, Omeish spoke about race and oppression in America. She also claimed the land the school was built on was stolen from Native Americans.
“You understand that social justice is only political for those that can afford to ignore it and that educating our future means that we are all in this together,” she asserted. “…We are all on the same side against hate towards anyone. You understand that neutral is another word for complicit and you have made a choice to take a stand.”
Omeish also commended the students for their political activism by telling them to charge on, despite opposition they may face.
“Our world is overwhelmed with need. We struggle with human creed, racism, extreme versions of individualism and capitalism,” she expressed. “…The list goes on. You all know this.”
Omeish’s speech was met with backlash as Virginia officials have been pushing back against the use of divisive rhetoric in academic settings. Virginia Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Glenn Youngkin has said fixing the schools is a major part of his campaign.
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) May 6, 2021
“Our kids are afraid to express a conservative view or religious view in schools or universities,” he explained. “Not just for fear of a bad grade, but for retribution.”
Youngkin joins other Republicans fighting to ban critical race theory and other forms of leftist indoctrination in American schools.
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Roughly three-quarters of the emails we receive concern various aspects of the $189 million luxury cap for 2014. How will the Yanks get below this? we’re asked. Can they do it with Player X and Player Y? The most frequent of these questions center on Robinson Cano and, to a slightly lesser extent, Curtis Granderson, both of whom become free agents after the 2013 season. Yankees President Randy Levine spoke to Jon Heyman, and he seems to believe the Yankees can retain both. “The plan contemplates (Robinson) Cano, (Curtis) Granderson and a full championship team,” Levine said. It is certainly possible, but little will have to go wrong in the Yankees’ plan for them to achieve that goal.
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If you’re missing “Breaking Bad,” actor Bryan Cranston may have just the fix you need.
The star of the hit TV series announced Thursday that he will write a memoir about his years on the show, which ended its five-season run last year. According to Just Jared, the 58-year-old actor promised in a statement to “tell the stories of my life and reveal the secrets and lies that I lived with for six years shooting ‘Breaking Bad.’
How’s that for a sales pitch?
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"The education and empowerment of women
throughout the world, cannot fail to result in a
more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all"
Aung San Suu Kyi
This trip would be a little different.
Although not an ‘official’ spiritual quest with one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Asia perched on a hill overlooking the city, how could it not be?
I had picked the kids up from the Australian International School in Singapore and was driving along the PIE when an ad came on the radio.
It was for Start Up on Channel News Asia – sort of like Shark Tank in Australia.
Our son, Rem piped up and said, “You should enter that mum!”
To which I replied, “Of course I should Rem!”
And without a minutes thought, once we were home I got on the website and had a read.
If your application was successful, workshops would be taking place in Jakarta, Singapore or Myanmar in November of 2015 – you had to choose where you would like to attend should you be one of the lucky ones.
Well I lived in Singapore, so I didn’t want to choose there, no I would choose Myanmar as I had always wanted to travel there and meditate at the foot of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
So Myanmar it was, Yangon to be a little more specific.
I entered my website for kids Radio Bambini as TempleSoul hadn’t even been born then.
I came up with the idea for Radio Bambini almost 20 years ago when we lived in Sydney the first time, back in 1998. We had two small children – 18 months apart and as I drove to work each morning I didn’t really want the children listening to the radio and was sick to death of listening to the Wiggles on high rotation (No offence, to this stellar Australian children’s band!!!) Why didn’t they have a radio station for kids???
Back then I mustn’t have been as tenacious as I am now – or maybe I was just so tired having little kids that after some very nasty meetings with Radio execs I popped Radio Bambini on the backburner.
But the idea never left me – I still think it’s brilliant and when I was living in Singapore and had time on my hands I revisited it.
I grew up in a massive Irish Catholic family and one of my earliest memories is running around my uncles big back rumpus room in my pyjamas with my sister and numerous other cousins and there being someone on the pianola and people gathered all around, singing, laughing and just having the best time or it was at Uncle Benny’s who played piano by ear and every gathering at their house on Bollingbroke Grove ended up with everyone singing around the piano, his old knarled fingers banging away at the keyboards – it always amazed me that he could play that thing without looking at the keys!
Jules and I would sit outside on our verandah in the sultry Singapore heat, the sound of over-ripe Rambutans dropping into the pool every now and again, nutting out how I could bring this idea of mine to life.
I wanted it to represent the simplicity of the way I grew up. Listening to stories on Grandpas knee, listening to tunes being belted out on the piano, my cousin Sam and I performing a play to the oldies – I wanted it to have that “home-made’ feel while also being educational and work as a routine for parents.
And so it was decided that Radio Bambini would be a website for kids aged 0 – 7 years with a 7 step routine parents could follow throughout the day.
I had a blast organizing the talent, having the stories written, the songs recorded, I met some fabulous, talented people along the way. It probably took me about 18 months to build but I needed money to take my vision further and for marketing and business strategies.
So I entered Start Up and put down Myanmar as my preferred location for the workshop.
Four weeks later I received notification that out of the thousands of applicants all over Asia I had been successful! It was time to organize my visa to Myanmar.
Well that was an experience I’ll never forget and it looked like there was a fairly good chance I wouldn’t be getting on that flight after all, such was the palaver in organizing a visa!
Needless to say we literally made it by the skin of our teeth. Mine came through but due to Jules traveling and having his passport with him, we had to organize his at the last minute and on the way to Changi Airport to catch our flight we wizzed past the Burmese embassy to see if his was ready for collection and thank goodness the gods were smiling on us. After a very tense ten minutes waiting in the cab, Jules came running out, Visa in hand!!!
That Gin and Tonic at the airport was one of the best I'd ever tasted!
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The concept of efficiency has a number of dimensions. Overall economic efficiency requires satisfaction of technical, allocative and dynamic efficiency:
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To be entrusted with the power to create life carries with it the greatest joys — and most dangerous temptations, said President Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve.
"The gift of mortal life and the capacity to kindle other lives is a supernal blessing," he said Sunday morning. "Through the righteous exercise of this power, as in nothing else, we may come close to our Father in Heaven and experience a fullness of joy. This power is not an incidental part of the plan of happiness. It is the key — the very key."
Whether this power is used as the eternal laws require will forever determine who one will become. It is liberating when an individual determines his or her own free will to be obedient to the Father. "When we obey, we can enjoy these powers in the covenant of marriage. From our fountains of life will spring our children, our family. Love between husband and wife can be constant and bring fulfillment and contentment all the days of our lives."
The Church leader added if one is denied such blessings in mortality, the promise is that they will be provided for in the world to come.
Pure love presupposes that only after a pledge of eternal fidelity — a legal and lawful ceremony — and ideally after the sealing ordinance of the temple, are those life-giving powers released for the full expression of love.
"It is to be shared only and solely between man and woman, husband and wife, with that one who is our companion forever. On this the gospel is very plain," he said.
President Packer compared the "dreadful influence" of pornography to a plague sweeping across the world, infecting one here and one there and relentlessly trying to invade every home. The effects can be spiritually fatal.
"Pornography will always repel the Spirit of Christ and will interrupt the communications between our Heavenly Father and His children and disrupt the tender relationship between husband and wife."
The priesthood, he assured, can protect one from the plague of pornography. "If one is obedient, the priesthood can show how to break a habit and even erase an addiction. Holders of the priesthood have that authority and should employ it to cast out evil influences."
The gospel teaches a standard of moral conduct that will offer protection from Satan's many substitutes or counterfeits for marriage. Understand that any persuasion to enter into any relationship that is not in harmony with the principles of the gospel must be wrong. "Some suppose that they were pre-set and cannot overcome what they feel are inborn tendencies toward the impure and unnatural. Not so! Why would our Heavenly Father do that to anyone? Remember, He is our Father."
President Packer said there are those today who not only tolerate, but advocate voting to change laws that would legalize immorality, as if a vote would somehow alter the designs of God's laws and nature. A law against nature, he said, would be impossible to enforce.
"History demonstrates over and over again that moral standards cannot be changed by battle and cannot be changed by ballot. To legalize that which is basically wrong or evil will not prevent the pain and penalties that will follow as surely as night follows day."
Regardless of the opposition, the faithful are determined to stay the course. "We will hold to the principles and laws and ordinances of the gospel. If they are misunderstood either innocently or willfully, so be it. We cannot change; we will not change our moral standards. We quickly lose our way when we disobey the laws of God. If we do not protect and foster the family, civilization and our liberties must needs perish."
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For those confined in a "prison of sin, guilt or perversion," there is a way back: repentance.
"Repentance is like unto a detergent," said President Packer. "Even ground in stains of sin will come out."
He concluded by saying the simplest and most powerful prevention and cure for pornography or any unclean act is to ignore and avoid it. "Delete from the mind any unworthy thought that tries to take root. Once you have decided to remain clean, you are asserting your God-given agency."
— Jason Swensen
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As we head into another new year, there are many areas to which we can shift our focus for those infamous resolutions. One that is an easy one to make and keep is to spend time reading!
In our fast-paced, hand-held gadget world, we often skip over the written word in favor of videos, pictures, tweets (which don't really count as the written word) and other media outlets rather than taking time to sit down with a book, newspaper or magazine.
Of course, working in this industry, I have a bit of loyalty to actual paper, but am not opposed totally to the electronic books. It is the actual act of reading and learning something that is important.
We need to start our children off young with books. Take them to the libraries for lap baby programs, read to them each day and show excitement when it comes time for them to get their own library card.
The world found in the pages of books provide an outlet away from our own world. They provide lessons in history and ideas for the future. They offer fairy tale worlds or worlds that could become reality.
There is not a day that goes by that I do not open a book to read. It is easy to fit into a daily schedule. If you are so inclined, start the day with devotional or Bible reading. The Bible is, after all, a history book as well as a life tool for many.
Pick up a magazine and actually read an article during your lunch break don't just skim through and look at the pictures.
And before you close your eyes at night, read a few pages of a book you faithfully have beside your bed. Even if you only make it through a page or two before falling asleep, the effort is made.
Visit your local library to find all sorts of books that could peak your interest. They have everything under the sun and they are here to serve you. No more excuses! Make reading a priority in your house, for all members of your family. The lifelong benefits will never cease to amaze you!
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|Alsager Sub-Aqua Club is BSAC (British
Sub Aqua Club) Branch number 887. Although based in
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Through this site we hope to give you information about our club, our club members, the training we can provide you with, and the diving we do.
If you're interested in learning to dive, you should have a look at our training page, as well as our basic equipment page. If you're simply browsing for Scuba diving related material, we hope you'll enjoy our dive and trip reports, and check out our links page - a collection of Web Sites we've found to be useful.
Whatever your diving background, we hope you'll find our site interesting and informative. If you live near Alsager, why not get in touch, or pop along to see us at Alsager Leisure Centre on a Thursday evening - see our contacts page for more details.
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2 september 2016 distributed ledger technology applied to securities markets the euroclear group is the world's leading provider of domestic and cross-border. The primus 155mm self-propelled howitzer is compatible with nato type classified 155mm ammunition image courtesy of sgt john g vannucci. 100% anonymous essay writing service for students that need professional help with any type of academic assignment our writers deliver high-quality custom-written. 250000 free case - 7-1 primus consulting papers & case - 7-1 primus consulting essays at #1 essays bank since 1998 biggest and the best essays bank case - 7-1. Summary the use of technology will be very important in the projected growth of primus securities with a multitude of technologies available, choosing the correct. Guggenheim publishes detailed research that provides institutional investors with timely, value-added investment ideas based on rigorous analysis, critical thinking.
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Despite winning 133 games, former Yankee pitcher Fritz Peterson will always be remembered as the guy who swapped wives with his teammate Mike Kekich. He has come out with a new book now, and it may prove memorable as well. While it doesn’t sound like a scandalous tell-all, he does describe Joe DiMaggio as “arrogant and stubborn” and talks about how Whitey Ford doctored the ball. I find that shocking because everything I’ve read in the past five years has led me to believe that Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the only jerks and cheaters in the history of baseball. Huh. Learn something new every day, I guess.
Beyond that, this kind of book sounds like fun simply because it Peterson’s tenure with the Yankees: 1966-1976 almost perfectly covers the inter-championship Yankees wilderness years that sometimes seem to have been written out of history.
Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett can become a free agent after the 2019 season. He has become one of baseball’s better second basemen since the Reds claimed him off waivers from the Brewers in March 2017. Over the last two years, he has hit 50 homers with an .859 OPS. The only second basemen with a better OPS (min. 700 plate appearances) since the start off the 2017 season are José Altuve (.900) and Daniel Murphy (.876).
Gennett is upset the Reds haven’t been in contact with him to discuss a contract extension, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Gennett said, “We’ve definitely opened it up. They know I want to play here. They know I enjoy playing on this team. I enjoy the fans. I enjoy the coaching staff. I enjoy my teammates. They know all that. There’s nothing else to tell them at this point. It’s waiting for them to come back, which they have not.” He added, “(We’ve) heard absolutely nothing. Zero.”
As Fay points out, Gennett was born in Cincinnati and grew up a Reds fan, so this is a cinch for the club if it makes any effort. The Reds presently have just $58 million in 25-man roster obligations for the 2020 season.
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NAWC worked with key stakeholders to develop Cybersecurity Pillars to serve as guiding principles around cybersecurity, compliance, and the sector’s path forward on this key issue.
In its Cybersecurity Pillars, NAWC supports:
State and Federal Initiatives to Create Universal Standards
NAWC member companies support state and federal initiatives aimed at driving uniform cybersecurity compliance for all drinking water and wastewater system operators across the nation.
Efforts to Reexamine Cybersecurity Oversight
NAWC supports the efforts of the Biden Administration and congressional leadership to reexamine the drinking water and wastewater sector’s cybersecurity oversight model and embraces requirements such as mandating risk-based foundational standards.
Establishing North American Water Reliability Council
NAWC supports efforts to establish a North American Water Reliability Council (NAWRC) to manage the development of compliance standards and to audit utility implementation. This entity would mirror the NERC model used by the electric sector. NAWRC would be an independent, sector-led organization, not a government agency.
Creation of Federal Division to Oversee Reliability Council
NAWC supports the creation of a new FERC-like regulatory office within the EPA’s Office of the Administrator to oversee the North American Water Reliability Council’s (NAWRC’s) proposed compliance standards for the drinking and wastewater sector.
Federal Funding to Support Security Information Sharing
NAWC supports federal funding to utilize, and enhance, the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) to directly support drinking water and wastewater utilities by providing, promoting, and sharing voluntary operational, physical, and cybersecurity-based information and best practices with the sector.
Uniform, Timely Incident Reporting
NAWC supports legislative and administrative measures to protect against ransomware attacks and other known “threat vectors” to information technology and operational technology systems and report cybersecurity attacks to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within prescribed timeframes.
Registration with CISA Hygiene Services
NAWC supports actions that require all drinking water and wastewater system operators to register for CISA’s Cyber Hygiene Services.
Comprehensive Physical and Cybersecurity Strategies
NAWC and its member companies agree that comprehensive physical and cybersecurity strategies must continue to evolve and supports the development of effective policies that encourage:
- More collaboration between the energy, water and gas sectors through cross-training, grid exercises, and information sharing;
- The formation of a cyber mutual assistance program that would bring industry experts together to support restoration following cyber incidents that impact operations.
NAWC and its member companies have the technical capability and the financial capacity to tackle these challenges using the Cyber Pillars as our guide. While the risks and threats to the water sector continue to grow and become more sophisticated, NAWC’s member companies remain committed to continuing efforts to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.
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NRC Issues Guidance on New Reactor Construction
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published updated descriptions of the types of new reactor construction activity that require prior agency approval.
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The guidance outlines the staff’s conclusion that construction requiring NRC approval includes work on a structure, system or component that
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Examples of these structures include any part of a reactor building, including foundations, and fire protection systems. Construction also covers actions to prepare an excavated site (e.g., compacting soil or placing engineered backfill material) for eventual erection of the kinds of structures described in the guidance. Under the guidance, companies are free to perform “pre-construction” activities that would not have any impact on safety-related systems in the final plant. These activities would include:
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Companies must accurately describe “pre-construction” excavation activities in any subsequent application to the NRC.
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Alex Christy was an intern in the Media Research Center's News Analysis Division.
Alex Christy majored in political science from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA and has previously written for The College Conservative and previously interned for The Daily Caller News Foundation. Alex is originally from Everett, WA.
Latest from Alex Christy
As the collusion narrative finally has finally lost oxygen, President Trump's opponents in the media are moving on to whether or not he obstructed justice. Of the ten alleged instances of obstruction, some serve as potentially more damaging for Trump than others. While others have pondered whether verbs such as "attempted" constitute obstruction that could justify impeachment or whether Trump aides thwarted his worst impulses, MSNBC Morning Joe co-host Joe Scarborough was certain on Friday that Trump had obstructed justice.
Of all the talking heads that were certain that President Trump colluded with Russia, it was MSNBC national security analyst John Brennan who used his position as former CIA Director to add credence to his claims.
In the A Block of MSNBC's Morning Joe on Thursday, co-host Joe Scarborough suggested that we need to reconsider how the attorney general is appointed. In the B Block, he got specific and also offered some other norm-busting proposals, all in the name of saving norms.
MSNBC Morning Joe co-host Joe Scarborough still thinks of himself as a conservative and defender of constitutional norms. On the Thursday run-up to Attorney General William Barr's press conference and the release of the Mueller Report, the self-appointed defender of true conservatism managed to play both a Democratic communications strategist and call for a change in the Constitution, because Barr is Roy Cohn reincarnated.
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the next version of Barack Obama and not in a good way. He is adored by the media for his charisma, left-wing politics, purported intelligence, and would be another "first" if he were elected. Perhaps nowhere is the Mayor Pete Fan Club better personified better than MSNBC Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski.
The U.S. government and the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei have been locked in battle for the future of wireless technology with U.S. Officials concerned that the company will give Beijing a backdoor for intelligence gathering.
New York Times reporter Nick Confessore was on MSNBC's Morning Joe Tuesday to talk about his nearly 8,400 word article about Acting White House Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney's changes to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau entitled "Mick Mulvaney's Master Class in Destroying the Government From Within," under the graphic "Make America Pay Again." Morning Joe did not appreciate Mulvaney's effort to rein in the runaway bureaucracy.
Freshman Democratic Rep. from Minnesota Ilhan Omar has gotten herself into trouble again and members of the media are rushing to her defense and condemning Republicans for their reaction to her comments.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested after being kicked out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London...finally. For media who have spent the fast few years focused on the narrative, Assange was seen as the face that symbolized the threat posed to the United States by Russia, second only to Vladimir Putin. However, it wasn't always that way.
MSNBC Morning Joe co-host Joe Scarborough would like viewers to know that he is not a fan of Attorney General William Barr. On Thursday's show, Scarborough launched into Barr for telling a Senate subcommittee that, "I think spying did occur" against the Trump campaign and he was going to look into it to make sure there was nothing nefarious going on.
Talk about being tone deaf. The Morning Joe crew on Wednesday lamented how Americans can slip into political echo chambers. Listen First Project Founder and CEO Pearce Godwin was on the MSNBC show along with the co-authors of the book I Think You're Wrong (But, I'm Listening) Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers to lament political discourse where people don't really talk to each other.
MSNBC legal analysts Cynthia Alksne and Glenn Kirschner were on MSNBC Live With Craig Melvin with guest host Chris Jansing to discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony in front of a House subcommittee on Tuesday. Both Alksne and Kirschner accused Barr of protecting President Trump and suppressing information.
A new documentary about Reconstruction is set to begin airing on PBS tomorrow night and Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. was on MSNBC's Morning Joe to talk about it. What started as an interesting conversation about the history of post-war America during the Reconstruction Era quickly degenerated into a segment that compared President Trump and the conservative members of the Supreme Court to the Klansmen and Jim Crow supporters of that era.
Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams was on MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss her book and a potential 2020 White House run. The panel did not spend time asking why she still will not concede or even what she thinks about various issues, but instead fawned over her and actively encouraged her to run for higher office.
MSNBC Morning Joe co-host Willie Geist proved that even a broken clock is right twice a day as the morning show welcomed on House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff. After co-host Mika Brzezinski let Schiff get some free swings in against "handpicked" Attorney General William Barr, Geist asked the questions that Schiff should get every time appears for an interview.
It would be tempting to say MSNBC's Morning Joe missed April Fool's Day by a day, but on Tuesday, the morning show invited sports writer Rick Reilly on for a very serious conversation about his new book Commander In Cheat and President Trump's golf game.
After running interference for House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff in the aftermath of the Barr letter and Republican demands for his resignation, MSNBC's Morning Joe invited Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark to rail against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and call for her resignation.
MSNBC's Morning Joe isn't taking the news that Attorney General William Barr's summary of the Mueller Report cleared President Trump of collusion and the evidence on obstruction of justice was not sufficient to recommend indictment well. For co-host Joe Scarborough, the story was not years of media false cries of collision and obstruction, but a poll that found, "Actually getting someone who will act like Roy Cohn as your Attorney General doesn't really work."
MSNBC's Morning Joe invited Illinois Congresswoman and chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Cheri Bustos to talk about the Democratic strategy for 2020 in a segment that involved in Bustos receiving some free advice from co-host Joe Scarborough.
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Rolling Stone contributing editor Matt Taibbi are not supporters of Donald Trump, but they both have been fierce critics of the media's coverage of Special Counsel Robert Mueller clearing the President of Russian collusion. That criticism earned both earned the ire of MSNBC Morning Joe co-host Joe Scarborough on Tuesday.
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Don J. Modesto wrote:
I've had people bend my fingers backwards (very effectively, thank you) as prelude to SANKYO--watch Steven Seagal do this to UKEs' thumbs--and there's a tough variation of the IKKYO pin which braces the arm above the elbow and extends and lifts the wrist--Ouch! The arm bar principle works well on knees, too. It's a cinch to get it too; people who do that confident throw down before IRIMI NAGE expect you to come up compliantly into their clothesline. "Bah!" I say. "I'm down there, I'm turning in and taking out their knee!"
IMHO, that "confident throw down" is more a result of the ukemi than the throw. During a dynamic iriminage, Uke was not able to stay close enough to nage to minimize the rotational force, completely loses his balance, and falls forward onto all fours.
If you control uke's head, and "attach" it to your shoulder as you turn, it's possible to turn faster than uke can adjust for - rather than breaking his neck, you stay in control, but allow the uke to recover his center a bit so you can complete the throw. If you are not in control of uke throughout the "throw-down," he can counter or escape, though. If uke decides to stay low and try to take out my knees
, I'll glady drop my weight onto him and end the attack then and there (aiki-jitsu style)
; if he pops up, we can play some more - and finish the iriminage, perhaps.
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UN team not sure of Sri Lankan visit
The United Nations says it is not yet clear that its own investigators will travel to Sri Lanka to look into allegations of war crimes in the final stage of the government’s conflict with Tamil Tigers rebels last year.
In an interview with the BBC’s Sinhala service, a spokesman, for the UN secretary general, Farhan Haq said a team would meet members of the government’s own commission of inquiry, but he said he wasn’t sure where.
Referring to a statement made by the General Secretary, Farhan Haq said, “He said that he is pleased that the panel is now able to visit Sri Lanka to meet with the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliations Commission (LLRC)”.
Government of Sri Lanka said last week that it would allow the UN team to visit the island, reversing its earlier refusal to grant them visas.
However, the UN spokesman refused to confirm or deny a visit to Sri Lanka. .”We can’t confirm if the panel will travel to Sri Lanka or will meet the LLRC in some other location”, Farhan Haq told the BBC Sandeshaya.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka President says 42 new laws enacted for economic transformation, 62 laws due for enactment March 5, 2024
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- Two former Sri Lankan police officers sentenced to death over custodial death March 4, 2024
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Some sequence motifs in proteins tend to be modified. Thus, for example an N-terminal glutamine or glutamic acid residue can spontaneously lead to a cyclization. This reaction results in an N-terminal pyroglutamic acid with elimination of ammonia or water, respectively. Aspartyl and asparaginyl deamidation, isomerization, and racemization reactions can spontaneously occur, if the subsequent amino acid is glycine. This could alter the protein structure and thereby inhibit the antigen binding affinities or lead to a backbone hydrolysis. In eukaryotic cells, NXS/T motifs are predominately glycosylated, where X denotes any amino acid except proline. All alleles and isotypes of human IgG γ-chains terminates with lysine. In most cases these C-terminal lysines were enzymatically processed by basic carboxypeptidases.
Al these modifications are triggered by a specific sequence motif. This allows Prot pi | Protein Tool making predictions of potential modifications sites by means of the amino acid sequence. Figure 1 shows the amino acid sequence of the heavy chain of trastuzumab (a therapeutic monoclonal antibody) in the results section of a calculation request on Prot pi | Protein Tool. With the drop-down menu beneath the sequence, modification sites can be selected to be highlighted. In my last post you can find a detailed tutorial how to enter the amino acid sequence and run a calculation.
Trastuzumab has been extensively analyzed by Yi Wang (2012) from Northeastern University using LC-MS based approaches. In this respect it was found that the heavy chain of trastuzumab has undergone all these common chemical modifications.Table 1: Predicted and measured modifications of the heavy chain of trastuzumab with the percentage of appearence.
|Pyroglutamate||1 (E)||✔||✔||1.32 %|
|Deamidation||55 (N)||✔||✔||2.93 %|
|Deamidation||84 (N)||✘||✔||0.19 %|
|Deamidation||319 (N)||✔||✔||1.51 %|
|Deamidation||388 (N)||✔||✔||2.22 %|
|Isomerization||102 (D)||✔||✔||0.61 %|
|Isomerization||405 (D)||✔||✔||0.92 %|
|N-Glycosylation||301 (N)||✔||✔||100 %|
The deamidation of asparagine 84 was the only modification which was measured but not predicted. However, the degree of deamidation at this site was only very small 0.19 %. The other way around, the aspartic acid 284 was identified as potential modification site, but no modification was observed. Nevertheless the predicted and the measured modification sites correlate very well. Thus, this is a straightforward feature to find potential modification sites, and hence to focus on the relevant further investigations in the laboratory.
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Five Overlooked Albums of 2018
It’s the last week before Christmas, which means most music is done coming out for the year, and we’re fully immersed in Best of 2018 mode. BrooklynVegan has a Top 50 and other best-of lists coming very, very soon, but meanwhile, the end of the year is also a good time to look back on some worthy music that may have passed you by, that may not necessarily be the popular “best” albums. I review five albums a week for my Notable Releases column, and of course I still miss tons of stuff. To make up for some stuff I missed, here’s five overlooked albums of 2018.
Inclusion on this list doesn’t necessarily mean the album was “overlooked” across the board — all of these albums have gotten acclaim in certain circles — it just means that we want to give them more attention than we have. None of these albums have been reviewed or discussed on BrooklynVegan previously. They might not be the most overlooked albums of 2018 (whatever that means), but they’re all albums that passed me by during this very busy year and that I’m strongly recommending now.
Check out my picks below, and let us know in the comments what albums you thought were overlooked this year. Happy holidays and see you next year!
Colin Self – Siblings
Colin Self first came to prominence as a member of the drag collective Chez Deep and a collaborator of Holly Herndon. He returned in 2018 with his sophomore album Siblings, a massive-sounding album of dance music, experimental pop, and ruminations on queer relationships that tops his already-impressive 2015 debut. The most striking thing about Siblings is how powerful Colin’s voice is. It’s operatic and choir-like but still firmly in the realm of modern pop. Colin’s voice could instantly fill any room, no matter how large, and it’s not like much else out there. I’ve read comparisons to everything from Perfume Genius to Enya, both of which share some common ground with Colin but neither of which truly sound like him. And the sound of his voice only becomes more powerful once you realize what he’s singing about. It’s a concept album inspired by feminist scholar Donna Haraway, and as Colin puts it in an interview with NYLON, topics range from “Whose stories are told, whose get heard, whose determine our lived experience?” (“Story”) to “the reality that we don’t have news stories talking about collective resistance, or care, or community organizing, because these stories, which are happening all the time, aren’t seen as important as a bomb threat” (“Foresight”). And as an overarching theme: “Queer relationships are at the core of this record and what drew these songs together.” As powerful as Colin’s voice is, it’s underselling this album to talk about it only as a vocal-oriented pop album. There’s also the beatwork of songs like “Stay with the Trouble (For Donna)” and “Transitions,” which rank among the most forceful and heady dance music of the year. And the production on the less danceable songs is very inventive too. Colin tackles everything from blissful ambience to chaotic glitch. As a producer, he’s up there with Arca or Oneohtrix Point Never or any of the other warped minds shaping the future of electronic music and pop. He squeezes a lot into one album, and if it ever becomes taxing to try to consume it all at once, well, that’s probably just a taste of the struggle that inspired him to make it.
The Sonder Bombs – MODERN FEMALE ROCKSTAR
What’s more modern than a female rockstar? That’s the question Cleveland punks The Sonder Bombs ask on the track “Title” (not the title track) of their attention-grabbingly-named debut album MODERN FEMALE ROCKSTAR, and in 2018, it’s a great point. We deservingly see more and more articles about women dominating rock, we see more and more women deservingly dominating year-end lists, and there seems to be some improvement but we still sadly don’t see enough women on package tours and festival lineups. Camp Cope (who The Sonder Bombs sometimes remind me of) sang about this on their killer 2018 album opener “The Opener” and The Sonder Bombs open up “Title” on a similar note: “I don’t wanna be your merch girl / I wanna be your goddamn idol.” With a modern feminist punk spirit and hooks that sound like RIOT!-era Paramore, it’s a powerful, super catchy sentiment and it makes me want to listen to this band over and over. “Title” is a clear standout, but the other eight songs on MODERN FEMALE ROCKSTAR are just about as great. They’re not just lyrically powerful and stuffed with great choruses; there’s some really interesting instrumentation going on here too. The drummer is a beast (listen to things get kinda metal at the end of “Title”), and The Sonder Bombs manage to pull off an album of punk (or pop punk) songs that make prominent use of ukulele. It works out surprisingly well (even on the 30-second skate-punk fury of “Shoot 2 Kill”) and it adds a big, warm texture that you rarely hear in music like this. Singer Willow Hawks can do a lot with her voice — she goes from a pop punk snarl to a tamer indie rock sound to an unbridled roar that sometimes sounds like Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan (like on “Wild”). And the album ends with the powerful ballad “Twinkle Lights,” which brings in some piano and sees Willow singing about assault with the kind of frank, unfiltered lyricism that will leave you chilled to the bone.
Dödsrit – Spirit Crusher
After Swedish band Totem Skin came to an end, guitarist Chris Öster turned his attention to his one-man band Dödsrit, who released their second album Spirit Crusher in 2018. And if you like your metal ass-kicking but also absurdly catchy, I can’t recommend these four lengthy songs enough. Spirit Crusher is part black metal, part crust punk, part post-metal, part melodeath, and it reminds of stuff like the latter-day material by fellow Swedes Martyrdöd or the sadly defunct US band Nux Vomica. Like those bands, it’s blackened but bright. The production isn’t over-polished, but it’s clean enough to really let Öster’s orchestra of guitars soar through the mix. It’s the kind of record where you’ll probably find yourself humming along to the riffs before you start learning the lyrics, though it shouldn’t go overlooked that Öster is a master screamer with a knack for a metallic shriek and a hardcore punk shout. (And if you can even understand the lyrics, apparently Öster is singing about his distaste for the rise of fascism in Sweden on at least one of these songs.) The album has pummeling breakneck-speed crust punk one minute, and towering, epic, Neurosis-style post-metal the next. There’s so much to like here, and not once during its 45-minute-ish running time does Spirit Crusher let up on the intensity.
P.S. This album, along with 14 other metal releases I recommend, also appears on my Best Metal list over at IO.
Various Artists – We Out Here
New, innovative jazz music existed before Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 jazz-rap odyssey To Pimp A Butterfly and the subsequent crossover success of Kamasi Washington, but the thirst for it has been increasingly widespread since then. And as legendary disc jockey and Acid Jazz founder Gilles Peterson would agree, a lot of the best modern jazz is coming from the UK. “Wherever I’m travelling, whether it’s in the States, Argentina, Japan, or all over Europe, everyone is talking to me about the British invasion,” Peterson told The Guardian earlier this year. “I’ve had people talking about Courtney Pine and Steve Williamson in slightly hushed tones, but I’ve never had this before. They feel this is a very important movement.” Having already helped popularize acid jazz, Peterson is now on track to help popularize the new wave of British jazz, which — like Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington — tends to cross over with audiences of modern hip hop and electronic music. This year, he put out the We Out Here compilation on his Bronswood label, and it’s basically a who’s who of the current UK jazz scene: Maisha, Ezra Collective, Moses Boyd, Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings (of Sons of Kemet), Triforce, Joe Armon-Jones (of Ezra Collective), and Kokoroko. With just one track by each of the nine artists, it’s a perfect primer for anyone who might not normally be immersed in modern, forward-thinking jazz and wants to learn more. Each song is great, and while the compilation is sequenced in such a way where it plays like an album, each artist’s distinct approach comes through loud and clear.
It opens on a shimmering, psychedelic note with Maisha’s “Inside The Acorn.” It’s a perfect way to gradually introduce the comp and a highlight for anyone whose tastes lean in the trippy and atmospheric direction. Next is one of the major standouts, Ezra Collective’s “Pure Shade.” Having also released a song with Jorja Smith this year, they especially seem primed to breakout amongst hip hop audiences, and “Pure Shade” is another great taste of their crossover appeal — I like it even more than their 2017 EP Juan Pablo: The Philosopher and I can’t wait to see where they head next. With a bassline that sorta sounds like “A Love Supreme” keeping things grounded, “Pure Shade” goes off in all kinds of delightfully unexpected directions, but always returns to a memorable horn hook before things go too far into outer space. Maybe even better than that Ezra Collective track is the track from Ezra Collective co-founder Joe Armon-Jones, “Go See.” Armon-Jones also released a must-hear 2018 album (Starting Today), and like the songs on that album, “Go See” is chilled-out and trippy and locks into a groove that would be perfect for someone like Kendrick or Noname to rap over. And Armon-Jones’ keys are just sublime.
For something that really shares common ground with hip hop beats, there’s drummer Moses Boyd’s “The Balance.” The guy’s a master behind the kit, and he offers up neck-snapping rhythms that drive this song home. Theon Cross makes his tuba sound like a fat, thumping synth-bass on “Brockley.” Saxophonist Nubya Garcia (who also caught my ear on “Suite Haus” off this year’s killer Makaya McCraven album) delivers a stunning, fluttering performance on “Once.” Shakaba Hutchings (who’s also on that Makaya McCraven album but even more famous as the leader of Sons of Kemet) offers up “Black Skin, Black Masks,” which is a little more laid back and rounder around the edges than Sons of Kemet’s Afrobeat-inspired jazz, and it fits the vibe of this comp even better than Sons of Kemet would. Triforce’s “Walls” starts off in ’70s jazz-fusion territory with its wailing electric guitars, but it does a 180 when it becomes the kind of reverby, downtempo soundscape that you could picture SZA singing over. And just as the album opened on the perfect opening note, it closes on the perfect closing note with Kokoroko’s “Abusey Junction.” After a collection of songs that went in all kinds of heady, complex directions, “Abusey Junction” is the perfect comedown. It’s a laid-back tropical jam that sounds like the sonic equivalent of swaying in the warm wind, and the “wahoooooo”s that come in at the end are the perfect send-off.
Kathryn Joseph – From When I Wake The Want Is
Glasgow singer/songwriter Kathryn Joseph’s sophomore album From When I Wake The Want Is already seems like it’s gotten a lot of love in her home country and in the UK, but it seems slower to catch on here in the US and I hope that changes soon. She’s a one-of-a-kind songwriter and she’s got an absolutely stunning voice. It reminds me (and many, many other people who have written about her music) of Joanna Newsom, though Kathryn herself says she was never familiar and doesn’t hear it (she instead cites Tori Amos, Bjork, and PJ Harvey as major influences, and fans of those artists will probably like Kathryn’s music too). But whether or not you think her voice sounds like Joanna Newsom, her instrumentation certainly doesn’t. Kathryn writes atmospheric piano ballads (which is where you can really hear the Tori Amos influence), where her notes trail off into the distance as swirls of natural reverb take over. It’s not the kind of music that grabs you immediately; you may have to listen to it a few times for Kathryn’s unique talent to really become apparent, but once it does, you’re hooked. Like a lot of other albums you might call “growers,” From When I Wake The Want Is can function as “background music” — something you might like to work or read or fall asleep to — until one day it’s the exact opposite. When I listen to it now, I find myself getting sucked in to Kathryn’s weird, witchy musical world and too frozen to escape if I tried (in a good way). It’s pleasant on the surface, but has a dark, gripping core that only reveals itself later on.
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"The harder you work, the luckier you get."
Below is the poem entitled pompous pretender which was written by poet
Beech. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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Just a reminder that Stephanie’s Memorial is on Saturday, April 22. The original post on March 15 with the link to Eventbrite is below in case you haven’t yet sent in your RSVP or if you want to know the details of the memorial again. (Please RSVP right away if you haven’t yet so we know how many people to expect.)
We also wanted to let you know that the Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival is the weekend of Stephanie’s memorial, April 22 & 23. Sebastopol will be crazy traffic congested – especially on Saturday for the parade.
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Unlike a keynote address in a large hall, and because of Jim Yong Kim’s (Former President of the World Bank) direct involvement in events combatting infectious disease, and his personable, storytelling approach, Zoom framed Dr. Kim as though we were all sitting in his living room and he was talking to a roomful of interested colleagues. Well, yes, this might have been what we imagined but in fact, over 200 people tuned in to this informal session featuring a man who spoke about his thirty-year career fighting infectious diseases such as multi-drug resistance tuberculosis, HIV, cholera, Ebola and now COVID-19. Dr. Kim did not walk through a slide deck rattling off bulleted points, he simply spoke informally about his experiences and related these in ways that the statisticians and data scientists in the audience would appreciate.
“Dr. Kim’s career has revolved always around health, education and improving the lives of the poorest and the most vulnerable.”
Bhramar Mukherjee (University of Michigan)
Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Jim Yong Kim earned a medical degree as well as Ph.D. in anthropology from Harvard, was Founding Director of the non-profit Partners in Health, served as Director of the World Health Organization’s HIV department, served as President of Dartmouth College, then served as the President of the World Bank Group at the request of President Barack Obama.
Dr. Kim began the session talking about his experiences fighting a multi-drug resistant tuberculosis outbreak in Peru. While his reception in Peru and with the World Health Organization was not what he expected, he described the public health infrastructure that was in place and the steps that were taken to mitigate this outbreak. He then related this work to the actions, conversations and steps that were taken to mitigate HIV during the AIDS epidemic, his work with colleagues such as Tony Fauci and related his conversations with then President George W. Bush.
Ebola was the next outbreak that took place in Africa in 2013 and again Dr. Kim commented on how people and organizations reacted. While at first folks were absolutely swamped with indecision and inaction, he described the steps that were taken to get these cases under control and how difficult this was. Once again, when COVID hit in 2019 Dr. Kim animatedly described the reactions of the public health community. At first many seemed to give up because it all seemed so incredibly difficult to do what was needed like contact tracing, testing, etc. However, because of his prior experience with the epidemics that came before, and the resolute energy of colleagues like Bill Foege, Dr. Kim talked about what is needed to have in place, regardless of the difficulty and how other places have managed to track down the virus and tackle these challenges.
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Jim Yong Kim (Former President of the World Bank)
During the second half of the session moderator Bhramar Mukherjee (University of Michigan) forwarded questions for Dr. Kim to respond to. Some of these questions included, “Why have some countries done better than others, and how do we synthesize this information moving forward?”, “What are your thoughts regarding vaccinations? Vaccine hesitancy? Will we ever get to 95% level of the population vaccinated?”, “Could you comment more on the potential role of strategic vaccination in response to surges in transmission? At a larger scale, should we be prioritizing vaccination in Michigan?”, “Do you think that vaccinating children and teenagers is a good strategy?” and “How can we use what we have learned during this pandemic to build better public health systems?” Many of his responses were in the form of stories or recollections of conversations related to what was asked. For instance, on getting the best possible data in a messy, complex context:
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Jim Yong Kim (relating a story told by his mentor)
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PR Strategy: How to Pitch Publications in the Digital Age
June 14, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Introducing About the Future: a new festival of entrepreneurship in London, which puts on a spotlight on the UK’s most prominent entrepreneurs, business owners and freelancers with 12 thought-provoking events throughout June and July 2018. The festival is dedicated to inspire your personal business journey – we’re all about empowering the next generation of UK entrepreneurs, creatives and self-starters, in a real and tangible way.
This special talk on the 14th June will be a whirwind tour on how to court, seduce and pitch to a journalist successfully, with tips and tricks for what we do and don’t like, what works and doesn’t, and how to get a great, long-term relationship going with a journalist. Because it’s about time we were honest: journalists needs PRs as much as they need us – we rely on them for stories, information and lovely high-res images. So why do journalists think that PR people are the enemy; constantly complaining about getting too many press releases, being bombarded with information and being chased about stories? The truth is, it’s about how we work together. And often PRs approach frazzled, deadline-looming writers in the wrong way.
If you’re looking for an evening full of corporate jargon and management speak, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want a simple, clear, informative chat about what (and what not) to do from some of the journalism industry’s brightest young writers then we want to meet you. What you will learn at #PitchPerfect:
– How to send good inductory emails to journalists
– Do’s and dont’s of writing a press release
– How to build rapport and relationships
– How to pitch small stories + nibs
– How to handle negative press + experiences
– How to get your own ideas into print
– How to use social media with digital journalists
Put it on company expenses, and come down to learn how to #PitchPerfect.
About the Speakers
Angelica Malin, Editor-in-Chief at About Time Magazine
Angelica Malin is Founder & Editor-in-Chief at About Time. A 26-year old entrepreneur with a passion for nut butter, yoga & coconut milk lattes, she’s all about girl power, and can be found juggling spreadsheets with downwards dogs. She’s an expert in all things London lifestyle and is the reciever of a million press releases a day, so is pretty sure what does and doesn’t work these days.
Megan Thomas, Co-Founder of Full Fat
Megan is a young successful entrepreneur, co-founding Full Fat – the UK’s fastest growing boutique PR agency and Europe’s biggest festival agency. She has also co-founded two entrepreneurial focused businesses, Flock and Power Diva. Megan has a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from Goldsmiths and is currently working on a Novel. Megan started her Public Relations career in London agency Idea Generation then moved to Sky Arts after being headhunted by Manisha Ferdinand, now Global Head of Comms for Bskyb. Megan then returned to Idea Generation, to join the Music team for the agency. In 2012 Megan incorporated her first company, Full Fat, with three other partners. Full Fat now employs 15 full time staff working across music, food, arts, literature, gaming and more. There is no doubt that at the young age of 28 Megan is one of the UK’s brightest stars in the communications sector.
Rebecca Reid, Freelance Journalist
Rebecca Reid is an freelance journalist, public speaker and feminist. She writes for Telegraph Wonder Women on a variety of topics from sex to and politics. Rebecca is currently a Features Writer at Metro, and regularly appears on your telly screen. She’s also an author, with her first book out February 2019.
Emma Kane, Chief Executive of Redleaf Communications
Redleaf Communications is a financial, financial services and corporate public relations agency providing a full range of services to their clients. The agency has been building brands and protecting reputations since it was founded by its chief executive, Emma Kane in January 2000. Redleaf creates bespoke, strategic communications plans for each client using media relations, investor relations and content driven multi-channel communications to make an impact. The Agency was voted Financial PR Agency of the Year at the Growth Company Awards and has grown to become a top 20 independent agency in the UK and a top 10 financial PR agency. Redleaf boasts an experienced team of senior communication specialists and former journalists known for creativity, passion and focus on creating and delivering solutions-led campaigns.
Jim Hawker, Co-Founder of Threepipe
Jim is Co-Founder of Threepipe, an independent PR and digital marketing agency of 90 people based in London and working with the likes of Sweaty Betty, Nike, Soho Home, Rachel’s Dairy and Oracle. Jim started the business from his bedroom in 2004 and has overseen a merger and two acquisitions to grow the company to become a digital first agency with the right mix of talent that clients now need.
Cass Horowitz, Co-Founder of The Clerkenwell Brothers
Cass is the Co-Founder of The Clerkenwell Brothers – a creative agency and production house specialising in working with start-ups, launched in 2016. The Clerkenwell Brothers specialise in bringing brands, both big and small, to life with creative marketing campaigns, social media support, PR strategy and brand acitvation. They’re specialists in making brands bigger and bolder, and have been picked up in national news for their impressive brand stunts.
Please note: we cannot offer refunds on tickets, although we will accept name changes with 24-hours notice.
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The days of asking a sales representative for information about a company and its products or services are long-gone. Nowadays, prospective buyers research your business before they talk to you.
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Friday Night Concert
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Friday evening (October 20) concert at the Theatre on the Green
Performance starts promptly at 6:30 pm! Limited seating.
Grammy winner SC Trumpeter Charlton Singleton & the Beehive Jazz Orchestra
American trumpeter, vocalist and former leader of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, Charlton Singleton is a GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist along with his fellow Ranky Tanky band mates. Charleston Magazine says “watching Singleton at work is mesmerizing…Charlton Singleton is a musical alchemist, a magician.” One fan says “Just watching him conduct, play piano and trumpet draws you in, captivates you. He turns a non-jazz person into an enthusiast in a single concert.” Joined by his stellar lineup of musicians, Singleton and his Beehive Jazz Orchestra are a true crowd favorite in the Low country and beyond.
Information: Cheraw Arts Commission | 843.537.8420 x 12
Theatre on the Green
200 Market St Cheraw, SC 29520
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Heating and Cooling
Heating and Cooling for Boise Idaho Homeowners
Heating and cooling are like love and marriage – they go together perfectly! Just like you need both heating and cooling to make your home comfortable, you need both love and marriage to make a relationship work.
When you live in a climate like Boise, Idaho you know that you rely on either cooling or heating most of the year. Boise summers are hot and dry making Air Conditioning a must. Winters are bitterly cold, snowy, and partially cloudy, making it a priority to have an efficient heating system so you can feel warm and cozy inside.
Although you may think of your Air Conditioner and Furnace (or heat) as 2 separate things they are truly joined together in many important ways. They share the same duct work, air handler, the fan, and many components necessary for your home’s HVAC system.
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Let’s look at some common questions about your home heating and cooling equipment
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An HVAC system is a heating and cooling system that is used in homes and businesses. The acronym HVAC stands for “heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.” This system helps to regulate the temperature in a space by providing heating or cooling as needed.
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The average lifespan of an HVAC system is 12+ years. However, this can vary depending on the type of unit, the quality of the unit, and how well it is maintained. To maximize the lifespan of your HVAC system, here are easy to follow tips:
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The main difference between AC and HVAC is that AC is a type of HVAC system. AC stands for “air conditioning,” and it is a system that helps to regulate the temperature in a space by providing cooling as needed. HVAC, on the other hand, stands for “heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.” This system helps to regulate the temperature in a space by providing heating or cooling as needed.
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The most popular types of HVAC systems are:
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One of the main benefits of replacing your heating and cooling systems at the same time is that it can save you money in the long run. Since they share the same duct work, air handler, fan and many components necessary to your home heating and cooling. If one of these systems breaks down, the other is likely to follow suit shortly thereafter.
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As the weather in South Florida turns cooler and the snow birds start flying south, there is a remarkable increase in the number of little dogs (and other animals) one sees in their local Publix grocery stores and favorite cafes. Even off season, I recently spied a bunny rabbit at one of the restaurants I frequent on a regular basis.
This is my dog Simon.
That bunny encounter spurred my curiosity regarding whether anyone had been prosecuted under the Florida Law passed in 2015 making it a second degree misdemeanor to misrepresent an animal as a service animal. The answer, at least as of last year, is no. No one has been criminally charged in Florida under the fake service dog law.
And in the bunny instance, it is clear that Bugs Bunny was in violation of Florida law and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Additionally, the restaurant owner could have gotten in trouble with Department of Health or put its business license at risk. Florida law doesn’t permit bunnies or kitty-cats or monkeys, or parrots (there is one I’ve seen dining out regularly in my local down town) at restaurants inside or outside (outside means within designated outdoor portions of a public food service establishments). Once, I even dined next to a kitty-cat in a stroller while in Key West (only in Key West).
Key West kitty in a stroller.
Its quite confusing for business owners when it comes to which animals can accompany customers into their businesses. Many business owners are afraid of ADA Title III litigation so they don’t do anything when people bring animals into their stores or restaurants, but that may open them up to other types of litigation. For example a few years ago a Publix employee in Palm Beach was bitten by an emotional support animal (“ESA”).
The first thing to understand is there is a big difference, under the law, between a service animal and an emotional support animal.
Service animal under the ADA:
- Almost always a dog (sometimes a miniature pony but no other kind of animal);
- Individually trained to assist a person with a disability;
- Generally, businesses must permit a service dog anywhere the public is permitted.
- Service dogs must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service dog’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
When it is not obvious what service a dog provides, only limited questions are permitted. A business’ staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.
Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.
A person with a disability cannot be asked to remove his or her service dog from the premises unless: (1) the dog is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it or (2) the dog is not housebroken. When there is a legitimate reason to ask that a service dog be removed, staff must offer the person with the disability the opportunity to obtain goods or services without the dog’s presence. Businesses that kick out customers with service dogs (or what they suspect as fake service dogs) should consider recording the dog and customer in case they are later sued under the ADA Title III.
Establishments that sell or prepare food must allow service dogs in public areas even if state or local health codes prohibit animals on the premises.
Here in Florida there are lot of people carrying around purse dogs and other pets that enter businesses and claim they can do so because the dog or animal is an emotional support animal (“ESA”). Emotional support animals are not afforded the same access as service dogs. So if a customer brings in a bunny or cat or snake into your business establishment they can be shown the door even if they claim that the animal is a service animal (remember that service animals under the ADA can only be dogs or miniature ponies) or ESA. If someone claims their dog is an ESA that can be a murkier situation for a business owner, but dog ESAs are also not protected under the ADA.
An ESA is not a pet, rather it is a companion animal that provides therapeutic benefit to an individual with a mental or psychiatric disability. The person seeking the emotional support animal under fair housing laws must have a verifiable disability (the reason cannot just be a need for companionship). The animal is viewed as a “reasonable accommodation” under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (FHA or FHAct) to those housing communities that have a “no pets” rule.
ESAs are also provided protection under the Air Carrier Access Act which is why you see so many dogs (and other animals) on planes these days. Airlines are somewhat stuck and many people are gaming the system to avoid having to pay to fly their dogs and other pets and to get around other rules for pets on planes. There have been all kinds of incidents including dog attacks and planes having to be diverted due to pet poop such that many in the airline community are lobbying for new rules on pets on planes.
Dori K. Stibolt is a partner with the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP. Dori defends and counsels management in labor and employment litigation matters pertaining to wage and overtime claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave/restraint, and whistle-blower claims. You can contact Dori at 561-804-4417 or email@example.com.
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The best sort of winter colour is that blazing flush of your cheeks from the first post-Christmas dig, when you decide you can linger on the couch no longer and you haul yourself outside – ideally in a nice new scarf or woolly hat. But the weather may have other ideas, so when all you can do is crunch about on frozen ground, it's a good idea to have something pretty to look at.
I love the long, arching racemes of Mahonia japonica or M. x media that appear from late autumn into spring. Their sunny, yellow flowers are reflected against a dark, glossy backdrop of leaves: in midsummer this would be harsh, but it works on a cold day and the scent is something else. It is a good wildlife plant, too – the flowers are useful to foraging bees, which are often out way earlier than you'd think, the fruit is edible (to both us and birds) and the prickly, evergreen foliage makes a good hideaway for smaller birds.
Mahonias are woodland plants that crave shade and will tolerate only a little sun, so they're good for dull corners. M. x media 'Charity' is one of the most popular on account of its bright yellow, fragrant flowers, but it can grow big (up to 5m). It's the sort that's employed for winter cheer outside offices and in car parks. M. x media 'Winter Sun' is even more optimistic – its bright yellow flowers don't seem to mind the cold one bit and, as its name suggests, it offers a sunny take on midwinter.
I prefer M. japonica, with its soft, lemon-fragrant, yellow flowers (pictured). It reaches 2m, so is more suited to smaller spaces. Despite the spiny leaves, I cut the flowers for indoors – they don't last long, but the scent is much like lily of the valley.
Mahonias need little pruning; just remove the dead wood and anything growing in the wrong place. Do this after flowering in late spring. Cut older wood back to ground level (or stronger growth), leaving younger stuff unpruned. Older bushes can get sparse and leggy, so if you have such a beast, prune the lot back to 30-45cm high, though it will take time to recover. (It's more caring to tackle the job over several years, cutting back a third at a time.)
If mahonias take your fancy, dig a hole once the weather allows, and plant. Remember, new plantings can suffer from what appears to be drought even in winter, because all available water has frozen in the soil and the poor plants are thirsty. The minute the soil defrosts, they get to drink again, but some warmish water now and then is a nice gesture. Water around midday, so it has time to soak in before the night freeze returns. And then turn the compost. Go on, it'll make you feel better.
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s Tips Dispute Resolution Services Publications My Small BusinessEntering into business Growing a business Exiting a business Help for your small business Family BusinessWhat is family business. And while we are at it, why was there far more air security for Obama's visit than our top generals receive when they are working in the area. Take your Mum along to one of over 20 convenient locations in the UK, and experience this great tradition for yourselves.
Here at Jokers' Masquerade we believe in affordability and quality which you will find with every one of these group costumes. propnum 72548 Leaning on the rock, this house will charm you by its authenticity, it oggers at the ground floor: cellar and laundry. In this activity students will consider the advantages and disadvantages of the schemes they put forward and decide if they settled upon the correct one.
The dialogue was an important first step towards developing a strong bilateral partnership between our two countries on cyber security. This post is all about pet art, which is probably one of the most heartfelt gifts you could get a dog lover. White Ribbon Day Posted: 22 November 2013 Monday 25 November is White Ribbon Day and you can show your support to stop violence against women by attending a White Ribbon event in your town.
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Two women fall prey to surreptitiously placed bear traps, their screams echoing — to no avail — through the rural Quebec woods. A six-year-old tyke in a beetle costume rants hysterically about the plight of France until his clownish father tranquilizes him. A dead dog is hung from a riverside tree, and a village’s worth of goats are slashed or shot to death.
Such ominous (and ominously funny) moments percolate throughout the Museum of the Moving Image’s third annual First Look festival, which features 13 international features and three shorts (including the late Eric Rohmer’s The Bakery Girl of Monceau). Most of the films are receiving their U.S. premiere; most brim with extravagantly bleak imagery, offering up equal doses of desperation and strife — and even, on occasion, something engagingly lighthearted.
Three of the films are documentaries: Caroline Martel’s Wavemakers, from Canada, an exquisitely detailed portrait of Ondes Martenot, the inventor who used gunpowder, piano strings, and extensive knowledge of oscillation to create one of the first electronic instruments. Rohmer in Paris, from U.K. director Richard Misek, is a clever if precious valentine to Eric Rohmer, which compiles a meandering assortment of Rohmer’s most romantic montages — including one, from Les Rendez-vous de Paris, that accidentally featured Misek on a stroll with his mistress. Best of all: David Cairns and Paul Duane’s Natan, from Ireland, a wrenching, overdue ode to the Romanian Jewish film producer Bernard Natan, whose majestic silents and early sound pictures helped put France’s prestigious Pathé studio on the map. In the wake of rising anti-Semitism in the mid-1930s, he was publicly defamed, unjustly imprisoned for fraud, and eventually sent to Auschwitz.
The most haunting film of the festival, from Spain, could also be called a documentary. In The Inner Jungle, director Juan Barrero trains the camera on his real-life girlfriend, Gala Pérez Iñesta, as they cope with an unplanned pregnancy (she wants the kid, he doesn’t). Real ejaculation is shown, and much nude frolicking, but the most lasting impression is of Barrero’s cold, cryptic silences, as his camera zeroes in on Iñesta’s guilt, anger, and lust. (She also plays a mean violin, and will perform a piece in person after the screening.)
Fans of Godfrey Reggio’s 1982 time-lapse photography epic Koyaanisqatsi will surely want to see the premiere of his Visitors, which again employs the lustrous music of Philip Glass.
If there is any unifying theme to the rest of the program, it’s the stultifying effects of poverty. Sebastián Sepúlveda’s The Quispe Girls and Aran Hughes and Christina Koutsospyrou’s To the Wolf both follow goat-herding families barely eking out an existence in the mountains of Chile (Quispe) and Greece (Wolf). Quispe is set right around Pinochet’s overthrow in 1974 while Wolf unfolds during the recession of last decade. The films share a preference for scarce dialogue and grim tracking shots of decrepit faces, huddled bodies in caverns and huts, and armies of miserable-looking goats.
In Marcela Said’s lyrical, heartbreaking The Summer of Flying Fish, a well-to-do Chilean teen (Francisca Walker) vacationing at her summer lakehouse discovers her father’s mistreatment of the local Mapuche workers, which escalates into war. All three films are deliberately lacking in modulation; they simmer at the same level of muted rage. (For a more fast-paced diatribe, be sure to check out Ahmad Abdalla’s Rags and Tatters, a tempestuous look at a Cairo prison escapee’s homeward journey amid Egypt’s violent 2011 revolution.)
Conditions are almost as bleak in the festival’s domestic features. Joel Potrykus’s Ape captures the travails of an unhinged, failing Grand Rapids, Michigan, comedian (Joshua Burge), a pyromaniac who takes more delight in burning his worst jokes than in performing his (almost as bad) best ones. With its gritty squalor and its penniless protagonist’s reliance on outmoded appliances (VCRs, Walkmans), Ape resembles an unnerving hybrid of Harmony Korine’s Gummo and Frank Whaley’s overlooked The Jimmy Show. Until Potrykus needlessly weighs down the proceedings with biblical references, it’s one of the more hilariously disturbing films in recent memory.
Equally macabre is Denis Côté’s Vic + Flo Saw a Bear, about two Canadian girlfriends/ex-convicts struggling to survive under the watchful eye of two former accomplices and a well-meaning but creepy parole officer — all in a woodlands shack.
Fortunately, the two films that bookend the festival are comparatively cheerful, despite sharing an emphasis on economic strife. Alexandre Rockwell’s Little Feet, starring the director’s children, Lana and Nico, follows two neglected siblings who make the most of their broken, disheveled home. They dearly miss their dead mother, but having a drunken father who returns home only to pass out gives them ample time for nude pillow fights and limitless pasta eating. The hour-long film tracks their trek from the inner city to the ocean, where they plan to deposit a dying pet fish. The luminous black-and-white photography and terrific, jazzy soundtrack propel Little Feet out of cutesiness.
The only out-and-out comedy is the festival’s closer, Antonin Peretjatko’s French farce The Rendez-vous of Déjà Vu. Shamelessly lifting the sped-up film and out-of-sync audio from early Godard and the random outbreaks of gun violence from Buñuel’s The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, the film imagines a France so bereft of wealth that it cuts short its allotted employee summer vacation period. This is devastating news to a quintet of happy-go-lucky youths, but they manage to have a smashing good time anyway, and so do we. After hours spent wallowing in deserted mountains, ghettos, and forests, viewers will appreciate Peretjatko’s — and the festival’s — final shot: dreamy, beautiful twentysomethings lounging on a boat deck.
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Monday, September 4, 2017 (Labor Day)
Registration starts at 9 AM; ride starts at 10 AM
Ellis Park Pool, Cedar Rapids
The annual Linn County Mayors’ Bike Ride is a free, educational bicycle ride organized as an opportunity to showcase the continued need and development for multi-modal transportation networks in Linn County. This year’s ride is Monday, September 4, 2017 (Labor Day). The event is unique as it allows elected officials to directly interact with constituents interested in trail development. And, for many citizens, the opportunity to speak to elected officials is an irregular opportunity. Providing both elected officials and citizens the opportunity to engage about trail development, the Mayors’ Bike Ride is a mission driven event that results in more collaboration between the public and government.
Whether you are a social bicyclist, an avid bicyclist, an interested citizen and/or elected official, we invite you to participate in the Linn County Mayors’ Bike Ride.
Routes – There is an 8.5 mile route that goes through all four quadrants of Cedar Rapids. There is also a 2.5 mile ride for those not interested in embarking on a longer route (see route details below).
Cost – The event is free to participate in.
Safety – Helmets MUST be worn, or participation will be denied.
Registration – Registration starts at 9 AM in Ellis Park. Ride starts at 10 AM.
Below is a map of the 8.5 mile route. The 2.5 mile route starts the same as the 8.5 mile route. Once arriving to 1st St NW, participants on the 2.5 mile route turn left, instead of right. Volunteers are along the course to help with directions.
(Click on the map to view a larger image)
(Route subject to change slightly based on construction projects)
A large group of riders prepare for the Linn County Mayor’s Bike Ride in 2012.
Riders young and old partake in the Linn County Mayor’s Bike Ride in 2012.
A group of riders leaving the Ellis Park Pool parking lot during the Linn County Mayor’s Bike Ride in 2012.
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ERIC Number: ED090991
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1974
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The First ETV Project of Turkey.
Eskisehir Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences (Turkey). Inst. of Educational Television.
The success of a small-scale, closed circuit educational television project run at the Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences in Eskisehir, Turkey has led to the expansion of the experiment. The expanded project will offer services to other academies, demonstrate the effective use of educational television, and serve as an integral part of Turkey's Third Five-Year Development Plan for education. Lectures will be broadcast to large and scattered groups of students, and videotapes will be prepared and exchanged with other institutions both in Turkey and throughout Europe. In addition, the system will serve as the basis of a closed circuit television system and as an integral part of a Turkish open university. Lastly, the project will develop human resources by providing courses and technical training experiences in the areas of: (1) television production; (2) advertising; (3) television repair; (4) motion picture and still photography; and (5) the educational uses of television. (PB)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Authoring Institution: Eskisehir Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences (Turkey). Inst. of Educational Television.
Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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Editor's note: "CNN Presents: The Women Who Would Be Queen," a special documentary on Kate Middleton, Prince William's wife-to-be and his mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales airs at the following times on CNN International: Saturday: 1300, 2000, Sunday: 0900 (all times GMT); and 8 p.m. ET Saturday on CNN.
London, England (CNN) -- She's about to marry into the world's most famous royal family -- but despite enormous public interest and a voracious press pack eager for information, little is actually known about Kate Middleton.
Her refusal to court media attention throughout her relationship with Britain's Prince William, aided by a loyal group of friend and family, means Kate has kept much of her private life, very much private.
Although The Palace has released an official biography of the bride-to-be, along with a selection of childhood photos, information about the princess-in-waiting remains limited and tightly controlled.
Here, friends share their insights into the character of the middle-class girl set to become Britain's future queen.
Jules Knight was part of the couple's circle of friends while at St. Andrews University, in Scotland. Knight remembers Kate being an extremely diligent student.
"I met Kate very early on," he says. "She studied Art History and she was a clever girl."
"She was a hard worker and committed and she obviously really applied herself to the academic side of university and was well behaved."
Malcolm Sotherland, former expedition leader for Raleigh International, remembers Kate from her 10-week expedition to Chile during her gap year.
"She wasn't lazy, she was a hard worker and got on well with everyone no matter where they were from," he says.
"She embraced everything that was thrown at her and enjoyed working with everyone ... (She) was a very mature girl for her age. She knew what she was about, she knew how to look after herself.
"At the time we didn't know, she didn't know she was going to be a future bride of a future king. She didn't have to be someone special so I think she was very much herself, which was lovely," Sotherland says.
John Haley is the owner of The Old Boot Inn pub near Bucklebury, where Kate grew up, and has known the Middleton family for a number of years.
Despite her future role as a royal, Haley says Kate is "very normal."
"Kate's been quite a few times over the years and together they (Prince William and Kate) have been in a few times, but it's just normal and relaxed."
"To the people in this village they're just a normal couple who come in here and are liked and loved by loads of people," he adds.
Knight echoes these sentiments: "She's become one of the most famous women in the world, but that seems so strange to us because she was one of our contemporaries -- a normal, middle-class girl.
"She was a very sporty young girl and intelligent and very down-to-earth. But there's nothing, sort of, surprising about Kate. She is the girl that Will fell in love with, but now her life is going in this incredibly different way.
Friend of Kate and editor-at-large for UK high-society magazine Tatler, Richard Dennen, says the future royal's reluctance to be a fashion icon says a lot about her personality.
"She specifically doesn't want to be a fashion icon ... I think she's probably concerned with looking absurd.
"They want to be hard-working, safe royals. I think if she was automatically going out and buying really hardcore designers now, it wouldn't bode well for the future. The fact that she's been safe and dare I say, boring, bodes well.
Playing it safe even extends to Kate's choice of friends, says Dennen.
"I think they're extremely careful about the people they hang out with. They really trust their friends. I would say they don't actually have that many friends ... understandably.
"She's very measured, very controlled," says Dennen. "That is perfect because you don't want someone who's going to be falling out on the Kings Road (in London) face down wasted after a boozy session.
"There was this nightclub that everyone went to called Boujis and she was famous for always nipping into the bathroom, checking her hair and makeup before she left because she knew there were photographers waiting outside," he adds.
University friend Knight remembers even during the couple's brief breakup in 2007, Kate was calm and collected.
"I remember having lunch with her once they split up and it was very evident she was being very forthright. She was like, 'Right, I'm getting on with my life ... let's move on.' She was very calm and strong about it, and I think he (Prince William) thought 'Oh my God ... '"
"I haven't seen her lose her temper with a photographer or lash out. In a way she's the perfect consort for Prince William because she's not a risky choice: she's smart and she's level-headed and she's well behaved."
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I'm super excited to announce that I'll be exhibiting my collection titled 'Stitched' at the opening of the brand new gallery at www.thebutterflyrooms.co.uk based in Salt Aire, Yorkshire. I'll be showing my more experimental side & displaying some pieces from my old Uni days along with a wide selection of smaller pieces developed in the last year.
The work is very different to my typical freelance work but still has a very random & fun feel & a quirky edge. The exhibit will run from Friday the 30th of July for one month, all pieces will be available to buy at The Butterfly Rooms.
You can also buy a wide selection of my greetings cards, postcards & kitchen textiles in the large beautiful shop on the ground floor.
Here is a sneak peek of the style of work I'll be showing & some art reviews I received last time I exhibited.
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As is the case with all categories of golf equipment, new materials and technologies have vastly improved the quality and feel of modern grips, and there now are a number of cord-style grips that feel as soft as velvet models, but with the added tack cord provides. For golfers with sensitive hands, or who simply prefer a soft feel, a buffed, velvet-style grip still is the top choice. In addition, there are grips that feature a combination of durometers (degrees of firmness) in different sections of the grip or in separate layers. These "multi-density" models represent the hot trend in grip design, and they're fantastic.
Finally, if you're one of many who suffer from arthritis or chronic tendonitis, it's a good idea to experiment with a mid- or oversized grip. Most of the major manufacturers now make models that are significantly larger than standard, which can be excellent for reducing pain and hand fatigue.
How To Buy A Grip David Bass has been a professional clubmaker at Hillandale Golf Club in Durham, N.C., for 28 years. He's the area's utmost expert on getting golfers the right grips for their clubs. His advice: "Each type of grip comes in various sizes and textures. If you have oily skin and sweat while you play, you won't have an easy time holding onto a standard grip. You'll want soft cords. If you have tender and dry hands, go toward a rubber or composition grip, like those from Winn."
Everyone's hands are different, with respect to their finger lengths, shape and size of their palms. Bass suggests you take these traits into consideration as well. "Roll your hand into a circle and find the size of cavity it creates–that will help you determine the right grip size. You want your arms and shoulders to relax. If a grip is too small, it makes tension in your forearms and shoulders. If it's too big, you have to squeeze to hold on to it, and that also creates tension. So fit is the most important criteria."
The contour of the grip–how it gets smaller toward the lower hand–also needs to fit comfortably, according to Bass. "Most good players are __ðfeel' golfers and will want a firmer grip so that they get more response from the club through their hands. Whatever grips you buy–more than anything–make sure all 13 clubs other than the putter have same-sized grips." –Scott KramerAvon Pro D2x www.avongrips.com
Most golf instructors believe the upper hand should dominate the golf swing, and the lower hand is essentially just hanging on for the ride. So does Avon, which designed its new Pro D2x to lend firm support on the top region of the grip, while lending a soft grip for the lower hand to prevent it from interfering too much with the swing. Ridges and channels make the Pro D2x a solid all-weather option, and the oversize model is great for those who require a more secure grip. What We Like: The upper region is available with or without cords to accommodate just about everyone. Material: Dual-mold compound Design: Ribbed velvet Size: Standard, Jumbo Weight: 51g, 60g (Jumbo) Golf Pride Dual Durometer www.golfpride.com
Golf Pride's Dual Durometer has been one of the most popular over the last two seasons, thanks to its ingenious designs and cord and non-cord models with the velvety feel. But golfers aren't the only ones taking notice. The Arthritis Foundation has bestowed upon the Dual Durometer grips (along with Golf Pride's Whisper models) their Ease of Use commendation for their ability to minimize the painful effects on joints while swinging a golf club. The secret lies in the design, where two layers of synthetic rubber combine for gripping traction and comfort. The inner layer stabilizes the hands, while the outer layer provides excellent traction and a soft feel. The corded version is an excellent choice for golfers who play in wet conditions and prefer a slightly firmer feel with or without a glove. Dual Durometer Lite and Dual Durometer Putter models are also available. What We Like: The feel of the corded grip is unlike any corded grip Golf Pride has made–we mean that in a very good way. Any golfer who likes the extra grip of cord will find the Dual Durometer a good option. Material: Thermoset rubber Design: Corded velvet, Velvet Size: Standard, Midsize, Undersize, Putter Weight: 49g Golf Pride New Decade MultiCompound www.golfpride.com
Every golfer is familiar with Golf Pride grips, as they've been around seemingly since the beginning of time. The common belief that Golf Pride offers only traditional grip styles will soon be put to rest by the New Decade MultiCompound model. This innovative grip features a combination design with a velvet-cord section in the upper portion of the grip for firm, all-weather control. The lower portion is made of soft rubber to provide optimal comfort and feel. It's a superb model for golfers who want the best of both worlds. What We Like: The combination makes the NDMC as modern as a grip can get. Material: Multi-compound Design: Velvet (upper cord) Size: Standard Weight: 47g Iomic X-Grip www.iomicusa.com
Innovative colors aside, these grips are actually infused with negative ions to help golfers not only better grip the club, but also relax and concentrate. The unique proprietary material is designed for supreme durability and crack resistance, especially when playing in mixed weather (wet/dry) conditions. These grips are already a sensation in Japan, so it's just a matter of time until the U.S. market heeds notice. Sure, they're a far cry from all-leather, wrap-style grips, but they're right in step with golf's modern focus. What We Like: With or without a negative charge, the brilliant styles and great feel of the Iomic grips are unlike any other model we've tested. Material: Proprietary synthetic Design: Velvet Size: Standard, Putter Weight: N/A Karakal X-tack II karakalgolfgrips.com
The X-tack line from Karakal is designed for all-weather comfort and support by using Karakal's proprietary X Factor process, which is made to preserve the grips' tackiness and comfort in all weather conditions. The X-tack II features a perforated top section (for a firmer top-hand grip) and a smooth velvet pattern bottom section for increased feel and feedback on short-range shots. With each Karakal grip, it's safe to say vibration is a thing of the past, as each grip absorbs unwanted vibration with ease. For players who struggle with any type of arthritic condition or joint pain, a grip with this type of performance benefit is highly recommended, particularly if you tend you play in hot, humid or otherwise wet conditions. What We Like: Drawing inspiration from tennis rackets, these grips are a fun alternative to cushioned wrap grips. Also, it's nice to have a solid alternative to other, more well-known brands. This design is pretty unique and has an eye-catching look that's sure to get the attention of your playing partners. Material: Synthetic Design: Perforated/Velvet Size: Small, Standard, Oversize, Jumbo, Putter Weight: N/A Lamkin Dual Density Crossline www.lamkingrips.com
The Crossline name has become synonymous with Tour-like performance. The Dual Density Crossline is no exception, featuring a firm, torque-resistant underlisting and a soft outer layer produced from a blended multi-material compound that makes for a unique product. This combination is aimed at providing both enhanced tack and feel with the added benefit of shock absorption. What We Like: A grip for players who like a soft grip but also want the control of a traditional design. Plus, the Crossline pattern never goes out of style, and provides plenty of feel and durability. Material: Multi-blend Design: Velvet Size: Standard, Oversize Weight: 48g, 61g (Oversize)
Lamkin Dual Density Torsion Control www.lamkingrips.com
Arguably the most radical and different grip produced in the last 10 years, the Dual Density Torsion Control has a micro screen-like surface texture that's unlike any other grip. Combined with ridges that help better align grip positions, firm up and support the grip, prevent slippage, and combat rain and perspiration, the DDTC has the makings of a Golf Tips Tech Award frontrunner. What We Like: The firmer Tour Series, as well as a putter grip that combines the new Laser-Tac surface with a mesh rubber design. If you're open to something new, this grip is a good option._Ê Material: Laser-Tac proprietary rubber Design: Velvet Size: Standard, Oversize Weight: 52g, 64g (Oversize) Sharpro PTO www.sharpro.com
The new PTO (Pro Tour Only) is a texture-heavy, technologically rich grip from Sharpro. The upper-corded region is firm for support, and the lower region is designed more for comfort and control. Across both ends of the grip are a series of perforations, including a rugged channel designed to wick away water and debris. The design makes the PTO a high-performance model that offers a secure grip in all weather conditions. Three colors denote sizes: pink for ladies, red for standard and blue for midsize. What We Like: The deep channel wards away water, and the lower region is comfy. Material: Dual-density rubber Design: Upper-cord Size: Standard, Midsize, Women's Weight: N/A Winn G8 www.winngrips.com
The G8 series from Winn Grips are the company's best-looking and best-performing to date. The unique design of the G8 provides a uniform feel despite the fact that they're constructed from multiple materials. Winn's Advanced Integration (AI) technology varies the grip materials in key areas where extra support is needed. This grip is tackier and more durable than previous iterations, and actually absorbs moisture for added tackiness in wet conditions. What We Like: The ability to vary materials with a uniform grip is what separates the G8 from the rest. Material: Proprietary synthetic Design: Vertical Seam velvet Size: Lady, Standard, Midsize, Oversize, Putter Weight: 40g-58g Winn V17-AVS Arrow www.winngrips.com
Winn's proprietary, high-performance grip material, V17, is said to provide a firm feel and slip-resistant performance for the life of the grip. The V17 material is combined with the company's Advanced Vertical Seam (AVS) construction to form the velvet-style Arrow grip. The AVS construction creates but one vertical seam up the back of the grip. This design offers golfers who don't like the feel of a wrap a solid option in the Winn family of grips. New velvet-like arrow perfs complete this high-tech package. Wrap-style Arrow is also available. Choose between Regular Firm and Extra Firm models. What We Like: Innovation! Material: V17 polymer Design: Velvet Size: Standard Weight: 50g-52g
_Ê Tech Talk Grips Take The Hybrid Route By Dan Koehler Global Marketing Manager Eaton/Golf Pride
The important thing for recreational golfers to do when choosing a new set of grips is to find the model that best suits their individual needs. Thanks to new technologies there are so many choices available today that's it's critical to find out what you like and also what works for your game. Find the material that feels best and suits your playing conditions. Size and firmness are also extremely important. If you have any problems with your hands, such as arthritis, try some softer grips that are tacky but not too firm. Also, regardless of your hand condition, we strongly recommend you see your local PGA professional to find out what size grip is appropriate for you.
At Winn we've been focusing on advanced technologies for quite some time and have found that advanced integration is the most significant development so far. As is the case with our Xi7 model, we can now combine different patterns and firmnesses of Polymer to provide what we feel is the ultimate in grip performance. With our patented Polymer material and advanced integration technology, we can provide grips that absorb 65-percent more shock than traditional grips as well as 40-percent more slip resistance. This puts a lot less strain on the hand and arms, while still providing plenty of feedback.
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By Kevin Jagernauth | The Playlist August 2, 2012 at 3:46PM
We love Chris Pratt, but you already knew that. The "Parks and Recreation" star has been steamrolling into movies with a nice turn in last year's "Moneyball," a supporting part in this spring's "Five-Year Engagement," a role in Kathryn Bigelow's upcoming "Zero Dark Thirty," and has bagged the lead in Warner Bros.' "Lego." And now he's gearing up to exercise his ample comedic muscles in "Starbuck," a remake of the French Canadian hit that's set to star Vince Vaughn. The story centers on a middle-aged man whose life changes when he finds out that he has fathered 533 children through sperm donation, and that a few hundred of those children have expressed the wish to meet their biological father. Pratt will play Vaughn's lawyer. The film is being written and directed by the original helmer Ken Scott, and will roll in front of cameras later this year.
Meanwhile, "The Help" star Octavia Spencer will bring her sass to Fox Searchlight's "Baggage Claim." She joins Paula Patton and Derek Luke in David Talbert's film, based on his own book, about a flight attendant named Montana Moore, who at 35 is the oldest woman in her family not married. With her sister tying the knot, Montana and her fellow flight attendants become determined to put a claim check on a husband in 30 days or 30,000 miles. No word yet on her role, but this sounds pretty tedious already.
Finally, Mos Def (no more Yasiin Bey?) has joined the Judd Apatow-produced, John Carney-directed "Can a Song Save Your Life?" The currently shooting film tells the story of Gretta (Keira Knightley), who moves with her longtime boyfriend to New York so they can pursue their passion for music. She’s heartbroken when he dumps her for the fame and fortune of a big solo contract, leaving Gretta all on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when a down-on-his-luck record producer (Mark Ruffalo) stumbles upon her singing in a local bar and is immediately captivated by her raw talent and inspiring authenticity -- they may be each other’s last chance to turn their lives around. Def will play Ruffalo's music biz colleague and he joins Hailee Steinfeld, Adam Levine, James Corden, Catherine Keener and Cee-Lo Green in rounding out the cast. [Variety/Deadline]
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FOREIGN AID AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR
By William Fisher and Ludwig Rudel
Since the beginnings of foreign aid programs following WWII, there has been a growing appreciation of the role of the private sector as the only sustainable engine of economic growth, job creation and poverty reduction. It is the private sector that gives rise to a middle-class. And historically it is the middle class that serves as the catalyst for social reform and political stability. Yet today, despite the billions in donor funds invested in private sector development, in only a few countries is there evidence of the emergence of either a robust private sector or a significant middle class. On the contrary, in most developing countries, the rich have gotten richer while the poor have remained relatively poor. Why? And what can be done about it?
How do we explain why building robust private sectors and free market economies have proved to be such intractable problems? In the 1950s and early 1960s, most donor initiatives were intended to stimulate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developing countries. But these investment flows did not immediately materialize because these societies, newly emerging from their former colonial status, were seen by potential investors as too risky. The result was that, in this period, it was governmental foreign aid flows that provided the capital needed to finance the new governments’ initial start-up efforts.
Often these resources were used to build state-owned and operated enterprises. But as these investments came online, it became clear that they suffered from the usual maladies of state enterprises. But the growing Cold War competition between the USSR and the Western Nations offered aid recipients a political choice between Capitalism and Socialism. Notably in India, but also in many other aid recipient nations that joined the so-called Non-Aligned bloc, there was growing resistance to private sector investment. The ‘commanding heights of the economy’ were reserved exclusively for public sector investment. Some sectors were designated for ‘mixed investment’, but only a few sectors were designated for the private sector. Those of us who were stationed in these countries at that time can remember the prevailing attitudes among government policy makers against the private entrepreneur as they waited for Marx’s prediction to be fulfilled for capitalism to crumble of its own weight. Many countries nationalized entire industries and economic sectors (Jute in Bangladesh; banking and insurance in India; most major companies in Egypt). Multinational corporations were specifically singled out for restrictive controls. Only export industries seemed to be exempt from these pressures because it was obvious that, other than in China, government-run companies could not compete in the international markets. It was not until the change in policy in China to privatize agriculture, the break-up of the Soviet Union and the subsequent privatization of industry (about 1990) that these attitudes began to dissipate in the developing world.
Therefore, the case could be made that donor assistance in these early years actually blocked private sector development in many of the countries that received huge inflows, because the focus was on building up the state and state services, which tended to weaken the private sector's role, and gave the government an alternative to taxes on business and local growth to generate cash. This also reduced the incentive to press for private sector growth. Donors also turned a blind eye to corruption and over-regulation.
For these and other reasons, Western aid donor nations began to seek ways to stimulate and support the energies of indigenous private sectors for economic development. These efforts gained considerable momentum after the election of Ronald Reagan as President in 1981. Since then, billions of dollars have been invested by the world’s donor community in initiatives designed to stimulate and strengthen the private sectors in developing countries, often in the face of strong resistance from recipient government decision makers. But major flows to recipient countries were not FDI but portfolio or bank lending, opening the host country to financial instability—notably in Mexico, SE Asia, Argentina, and Peru.
Moreover, this new strategy opened a broader question for developing countries: how to use public resources to help individual entrepreneurs without being accused of misappropriating government funds for private individual gain? The designers of these early private sector aid programs were usually bureaucrats. They may have had the best of intentions, but few had the private sector experience needed to fully understand how to design an intervention in the cycle of growth without being disruptive. The principal reason is that the ground rules for expenditure of public resources are diametrically opposed to those used when operating to make a profit. Private lending flows most easily to those who can assure repayment - normally the most affluent. Public sector funded credit facilities are intended to serve the neediest. Public effort and resources require full public disclosure; private companies operate in as much secrecy (certainly from their competitors) as possible.
Even where developing country governments were able to resolve this philosophical and ethical dilemma, building a functioning private sector proved to be a ground-up task of gargantuan proportions. With the occasional exception of the largest companies, business skills were in very short supply. Commercial infrastructure such as roads and transport services were often non-existent. Capital was unavailable to most. Bureaucracy and permitting procedures placed incredible obstacles in the path of private entrepreneurs. And public and private corruption was rampant.
Finally, the building of sustainable private sectors was – and is—dependent upon a complex interplay of many other factors, not the least of which included security, and a healthy, educated workforce, the local bureaucracy, the countries’ prevailing business ethic, and the fact that when change takes place, it is almost always generated from within a society.
What tools have donors used to influence such change? What kinds of activities have been funded with public resources to support private sector development? The following are examples of activities donors have undertaken in some countries (though not all in any country):
§ Policy advice to get governments out of their operational role or one that is unduly restrictive in order to allow them to perform a regulatory function in their markets.
§ Collaboration with host government ministries and agencies to adopt policies and regulations to remove obstacles to private sector growth and promulgate pro-growth policies and regulations.
§ Programs, often with special lending packages funded with governmental resources, to reform banking practices to make credit accessible to smaller companies.
§ Provision of firm-level technical and managerial assistance to thousands of individual companies.
§ Training programs for business people on a wide range of management topics, including improving human resources management, competitiveness, quality, pricing and delivery standards, writing and implementing business plans, and making presentations to banks.
§ Low cost systems for entrepreneurs to access global information sources on available technology and foreign markets.
§ Institution building of technology research and development facilities in the recipient country to encourage such institutions once staffed with qualified trained local technical personnel, to develop links to local companies or industries.
§ Programs to help groups of local business people to organize themselves into Business Support Organizations – BSOs – to provide market and technology information and services to their members, and recommend ways their governments might remove constraints to private sector development.
What does the world have to show for its billions? What does the aid-to-the-private-sector balance sheet look like?
On the credit side:
It is virtually impossible to establish a cause and effect relationship between donor assistance and private sector – or any other -- development at anything save a micro level. But many of the private sector strengthening programs were and are precisely at this level. Therefore, it is clear that much private sector improvement can be traced directly to donor assistance. As a result, even in many of the poorest countries, many more private companies are far better prepared to be competitive. In some developing countries, there have been modest policy and regulatory changes to create a more pro-business operating environment. Many of these changes have been facilitated by business support organizations – trade associations and chambers of commerce – who have been recipients of financial grants, training and support from donor representatives. Some of the very large private companies in developing countries have become successful exporters – helping to earn the foreign exchange needed to purchase the equipment and other inputs they need for their production. A few large companies in some developing countries have been able to attract multinational corporations as joint venture partners or subcontract suppliers. The production standards required by multinationals have resulted in adoption of some ‘best practices’ in management, and in some transfer of know-how and technology. In other developing economies, poor people are perhaps less poor in real terms, not merely in financial terms, but also in a variety of quality of life indicators. But there are many exceptions, notably Russia, where infant mortality, health indicators and longevity have been moving in the wrong direction since 1990.
Perhaps the classic success stories remain South Korea and Taiwan, both of which received tremendous assistance from the US and others in the 1960s and 70s. Later, in the so-called ‘middle income’ countries -- for example, Turkey, India, Thailand, and many of the ‘Asian Tigers’ -- middle classes have begun to emerge. But some of these countries already had a private enterprise infrastructure in place that donor assistance was able to build on. In other countries that have made progress – for example, Poland, the Czech Republic and others in Eastern Europe – the task was made infinitely more difficult since these countries were attempting to transition from centralized command economies to free markets. Yet, even under these circumstances, there has been some evidence of progress. In Poland, for example, State-run banks have become private commercial institutions, and many are lending to small and medium private companies. There is an embryonic but vigorous trade association movement. An increasing proportion of GDP is being generated by the private sector. Poland weathered a deep recession and emerged as a serious player in international markets. In Poland and other Eastern European countries, there also were strong incentives for reform -- preparing for membership in the European Union.
On the debit side:
In the poorer developing countries, if there have been some private sector successes, they have most often occurred because the owners of successful businesses have had personal access to friends in the commercial banking arena, or to public sector decision makers. This pattern of ‘crony capitalism’ is pervasive in virtually all poor countries. Most often, the conditions impeding private sector growth have sadly continued to prevail despite specific interventions of aid donors directed to address these constraints.
Most private companies in most developing countries struggle with pitifully inadequate and shamefully bureaucratic public policies and regulatory practices. These practices are often not consciously targeted at crippling today’s private sector; rather, they the result of a traditional mind-set or are based on laws in place from prior periods. The result is a litany of constraints that often defeat even the largest potential foreign investors. As just one example: it takes two days to form a new business in Canada; the average for developing countries is 63 days.
For the smaller and medium-sized companies in developing countries -- which often provide more employment than all of the (few) large companies combined – getting product from farm or factory to customer is a journey down an unpaved road battered by craters. Seemingly senseless and often contradictory restrictions are placed on imports of inputs ranging from seeds to computers. Exports, especially agricultural perishables, frequently fail because of mismanagement or corruption in the customs services, or for lack of cold store and other necessary facilities at airports and docksides. Infrastructure, particularly transport, is either nonexistent or slow and exorbitantly expensive. Freight rates are no less than extortionate. Thus, if a product is destined for export, it must jump even more hurdles.
During the 1980s, donors, including the US Agency for International Development (USAID), began responding to the frustrations of would-be investors by creating the ’one-stop-shop’ concept. The one-stop-shop was a single physical location where both local businesses and potential foreign investors could go for all licenses and permits, and for information on tax policy, investment incentives, labor conditions, laws and regulations, and much more. Some of them worked and some are still working. But in too many developing countries, permitting procedures remained Byzantine. Moreover, the ‘one-stop-shops’ were often staffed by bureaucrats who had neither the motivation nor the information resources to be helpful.
In the 1990s, USAID began to take a new approach to persuading host governments to create a more positive enabling environment for private sector actors. In Egypt, for example, USAID and the Government of Egypt were able to agree on a series of extensive benchmarks for policy and regulatory changes affecting agriculture. Each time the government met a benchmark, it received a cash transfer payment from USAID. Numerous valuable changes were made, but the program was not renewed last year due, reportedly, to budgetary restrictions.
The commercial banking systems in most developing countries tend to lend to firms owned by friends and relatives. Donor training has taught many companies how to apply for credit. But almost all developing country lenders are extraordinarily risk averse – even if the borrower has 200% collateral or has opened an irrevocable letter of credit. The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation for the last few years have sponsored training programs to help developing country bankers to understand how to manage credit to smaller companies. But this is a very long and tortuous road. Other donors have initiated programs to make the banking and capital markets systems in developing countries more inclusive. But most of these programs have not been nearly intensive enough.
Donors, particularly USAID, have recognized the value of helping groups of business people to start and/or develop Business Support Organizations (BSOs) – trade associations and chambers of commerce. For example, the Center for Private Enterprise (CIPE), an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce, has dispatched numerous consultants experienced in this field to many developing countries to train local business groups in the formation of BSOs. High on their list of priorities is helping local business groups to develop capacity to analyze policy and regulatory constraints to business, recommend solutions, and lobby their respective government agencies to implement changes.
In most developing countries, donors have provided consultant contractors to educate their host governments in the principles and details of privatization. But the funds to hire such consultants remain principally under the control of the government bureaucracy of the host governments. And many governments are still reluctant to privatize bloated and inefficient state-owned or controlled companies because it equates with a loss of bureaucratic power. Where privatization has taken place, control has too often simply passed from the public sector to the criminal underworld.
Most of the USAID officers who design and administer private sector aid programs still lack business experience and knowledge of the private sector decision-making process. Moreover, they lack the permanent staffs to implement these programs, resulting in an almost total dependence on private contractors. Thus, the aid process is heavily contractor-driven, with hired (temporary) consultants staffing the programs.
These contractors (consulting firms) have done much outstanding work under difficult and frustrating conditions. But contractors are usually seen as representatives of donor governments or institutions, and host governments are often reluctant to listen to or follow the advice of other governments. They are far more likely to listen to the recommendations of indigenous business support and advocacy groups trained by experienced private sector volunteers, as is now being demonstrated in the Russian Federation by President Putin. Yet relatively little use is being made of this potentially rich reservoir of volunteer skills.
Foreign aid has traditionally been an instrument of the donor government’s foreign policy. This has led to a ‘go it alone’ mentality among donor nations, which tend to use their largesse to seek individual credit and increased influence. This, in turn, has led to the virtual absence of any coordinated program planning among donors, wasteful duplication of effort, and lack of prioritization of needs. Not only does this occur between donor organizations; it often occurs within the same donor organization. This usually results from lack of an effective communication structure within the organizations and, just as frequently, from ‘turfing’ for program funds.
Finally, bilateral aid agencies are traditionally funded by their law-making bodies, parliaments and congresses. In the US particularly, Congress has over the last decade shown increased interest in the details of individual aid proposals, not simply their cost. The problem is that the US Congress wants quick results, and development is by definition a long-term undertaking. This has put enormous pressure on those charged with implementing these programs. It has too often caused them to focus on projects that have a higher probability of showing rapid results. That, in turn, has worked in favor of the wealthiest business people in almost every developing country – arguably the people who need help least. Compounding this problem are the relatively short tenures of USAID Mission Directors and supporting personnel in any given country. We should not be surprised that each Mission Director wants to show his agency and the Congress the most demonstrably positive results in the shortest possible time.
What Can Be Done?
Individual enterprise, as defined by Joseph Schumpeter, one of the world’s most respected students of entrepreneurship, manifests itself in every society, whether it is ruled by a Marxist political structure or not. Someone is always trying to find a way to better him or herself. Where the official government policy prohibits private economic activity, it falls to criminal enterprise to meet this demand. Black markets during periods of shortage, medical service in clinics in the USSR prior to its break-up, sale of permits to move from rural to urban centers in China, all in plain view and well documented, bespeak of this entrepreneurial spirit.
If this is true, one would expect that simple interventions to support these indigenous dynamic forces would have resulted in significant growth of entrepreneurship in a developing nation. Then why is it that we have such difficulty in identifying the impact of assistance efforts to stimulate private sector growth in developing countries funded by aid donors?
There are two principal reasons. First, there is no scientific “experiment and control”. We cannot measure the impact of an effort because there is no way to determine what would have been the case if the effort had not been undertaken. But, perhaps more to the point, we simply have not been able to come up with really effective interventions, given the ground rules that govern the administration of public funds. Those efforts we have funded have somehow often benefited the wealthier and more powerful elements of the society being aided.
Secondly, the private sector does not exist in a vacuum. It is of and from the society in which it operates. That society has multiple high-priority needs—health, education, infrastructure, and so forth. All of these impact the private sector and vice versa. So building or strengthening the private sector in any given country frequently requires nothing less than a total change in mind-set, work ethic, national priorities, and cultural norms.
Thus the authors have no ‘one size fits all’ template, no cookie-cutter, and no quick fixes. But we offer the following suggestions for the consideration of both donors and recipients:
1. Conditionality: As disruptive as it may be diplomatically, donors have every right to insist that aid to the private sector be accompanied by pro-business policy and regulatory changes. They also have a right to encourage transparency and accountability from host governments for the funds they receive, and appropriate actions to ensure that mafias or corrupt officials don’t profit from aid dollars. Finally, once a program and its goals and benchmarks are accepted by recipient governments, these hosts should understand that the size of next year’s aid budget will depend on how well this year’s benchmarks have been met. This approach has been tested by USAID in a number of countries, and with some success. The World Bank and the IMF have imposed conditionality in all of their so-called ‘structural adjustment’ programs, but have usually been perceived as acting with a heavy hand. One of the critical keys to all-party acceptance of conditionality is the fostering of an environment of partnership between donor and host. This is difficult and time-consuming. Yet without it, little can be achieved.
2. Donor Know-How: Those who work for governmental aid agencies have little or no private sector experience. This has led both to errors in judgment and to a general lack of interest in private sector development. Donor personnel charged with administering funding to the private sector urgently need training in business management and business decision-making. And donor agencies need to mount a concerted effort to attract staff from the private sectors of the industrialized countries.
3. Capital: Sales, profits and employment cannot be created without capital. Reform of the commercial banking systems in virtually all developing countries needs to be a much higher priority among donors. Loan guarantee programs by donors have helped. But the truth is that commercial banks in developing countries are comfortable lending to prominent figures and to friends and relatives, and distinctly uncomfortable lending to others – especially the small and medium-sized companies who employ so many and who represent such great potential for economic growth. This is an area in which bilateral donors could profitably collaborate with the bank training programs of the International Finance Corporation. Moreover, Central Banks need to be encouraged to adopt more sympathetic approaches to proposed international joint ventures, including allocation of foreign exchange for travel abroad and other needs.
4. Inside-out, bottom-up change: In almost all countries where the private sector has been empowered to do what it does best, the catalyst has been less about pressure from donors, and more about the actions of indigenous business support groups that have learned to make their case to government and kept the pressure on until reasonable policy changes have been made. Donors need to devote more resources to the development of trade associations, chambers of commerce, and cooperatives.
5. Volunteers: President Bush has recently announced a new program to utilize the talents of volunteer business people in the foreign aid arena. While NGOs and PVOs have been used abroad in the past, they have usually been placed in subservient roles to contracting firms. Yet host governments and host country business people may well respond more positively to volunteers than to paid consultants. This is an approach worth expanding. Similarly, there is virtually unlimited scope for expansion of public-private partnerships – companies from developed countries acting in their own self-interest to assist companies and other constituencies in poor countries. To this end, the Bush Administration has initiated the Global Development Alliance. Other donors should carefully monitor this program’s progress to benefit from the lessons it will teach.
6. Donor Coordination and Cooperation: Multilateral and bilateral donors should be encouraged to leverage their resources and potentially optimize their positive impacts by more collegial planning and implementation of programs to strengthen the private sector in poor countries. We refer here not only to the need for greater cooperation among donors from different countries, or between bilateral and multilateral donors. Frequently, there is a pitiful lack of cooperation and coordination between contractors implementing different programs for the same donor. This has led to serious duplication of effort and waste of scarce resources. This is an issue that is well within the control of the donors who hire the contractors.
7. Access to Information Systems: The Internet offers an unprecedented opportunity for individual entrepreneurs in developing countries to obtain information about the latest technology and market information from around the world. It has and can be used to help developing country business people to identify prospective joint venture partners or subcontracting customers. And it can help business support organizations to establish contacts with their counterpart organizations in other parts of the world, and thereby gain access to ‘best practices’ in business advocacy and a wide range of other subjects. Donors, including USAID, have sponsored a number of programs to reach these goals, but much more needs to be done to encourage host governments to provide their private sectors with low cost access to these global resources and training on how to use this tool.
8. Corruption: Corruption exists in every developing country (and many developed ones as well). If there ever was an issue for which there is no ‘quick fix’, this would have to be that issue. Corruption comes it many forms. It is often blatant (your goods will rot on the dockside unless the Customs Officer and his colleagues get their payoff). Sometimes it is more subtle (companies in developing countries often hire Customs Officers to do their paperwork in their ‘spare time’, thus ensuring expedited shipments). In whatever form, corruption is pervasive and costly (the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt estimates that corruption adds 25-30 per cent to every commercial transaction, often with the result that Egyptian products and services become uncompetitive). Corruption hurts smaller companies most; in the words of a prominent Egyptian business owner: ‘Large companies don’t have problems; we can afford to pay to get them solved’. But the problem is broader and deeper than its effects on small companies. A reputation for corruption poisons the environment for major transnational companies as well. It is true that developing country civil servants (who, in many countries, once made up much of the respected middle class) are painfully underpaid. They need more money, and those who deserve it on a merit basis should receive it. But that alone will not fix this deeply ingrained problem. At the end of the day, it is a matter of political will: host governments need to be prepared to take swift and serious criminal action against corrupt officials, from the top down, and against the business people who keep this sordid tradition alive.
Why Should We Care?
What are the interests of the US and other donors in making private sector aid more effective? Three are paramount:
First, donors need to understand the relationship between private sector growth and political and social stability. Historically, a robust private sector has been the crucible for the growth of a middle class. And it has been from a robust middle class that pressures for political, economic and social reform traditionally arise.
Second, private sector development in poor countries is in the economic interests of rich countries. Unless more developing countries can learn to produce well enough to export, they will unable to earn the foreign exchange needed to buy the products the US and all other donor countries need to sell.
Finally, standing astride the depressing catalog of problems faced by developing country businesses is one additional overarching factor of monumental proportions: globalization. This demands that poor countries be able to make and sell some products and services better than rich countries can. Globalization presents very real and very immediate challenges to private industry in developing countries. Some donors, including the United States, and a number of multilateral institutions, have initiated programs to help developing countries to negotiate more effectively with the World Trade Organization. But by all accounts, most of these countries are nowhere near ready to meet this free trade challenge.
Failing to meet the challenge will put emerging economies at clear and present risk of being flooded by a tidal wave of imports, further loss of jobs, and the very real possibility of civil unrest and political instability. It is in the national interest of the United States and other donor countries that this is not permitted to happen.
Perhaps USAID Administrator Andrew S. Natsios sums it up most succinctly. “Unless the private market economy gets revived”, he says, “our programs are not going to work.”
William Fisher has more than 30 years experience as a principal, senior manager and consultant to both public and private sectors in industrialized and developing countries. In the public sector, he has completed several dozen long- and short-term assignments for USAID, the US State Department, the European Union and other bi- and multilateral development assistance organizations. These assignments have been in the Middle East, North Africa, Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. He has served as team leader or senior advisor on donor projects involving the design, assessment, management or evaluation of programs designed to strengthen private enterprise. In the private sector, Mr. Fisher has advised the Boards of Directors and senior managements of numerous major multinational companies and organizations. During the Kennedy Administration, he served in the international affairs area and played a prominent role in managing the US export expansion program.
Ludwig (Lu) Rudel served for 25 years in the Foreign Service with the US Agency for International Development, specializing in export industries expansion, technology transfer and foreign investment in countries lying between Turkey and India. Since his retirement, he has performed more than 40 short-term international consulting assignments to design and evaluate aid programs and projects funded by World Bank, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and USAID. He received an MA in Economics from the University of Michigan (1965) and an MA in Government (International Policies) from New York University (1959). He received his BA from City College of New York (1952). His private sector activities included serving as President and CEO of The Glendale Corporation, a land development company, for 30 years. He served as an officer in the US Army from 1953 to 1955.
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The body of a man was found in a pond west of Talihina on Monday, and authorities suspect homicide is the cause of death.
“We’re working it as a possible homicide due to some suspicious circumstances surrounding the body,” LeFlore County Sheriff Rob Seale said. “We’re going to investigate it as a homicide until we hear something different from the medical examiner.”
The body, believed to be that of a 19-year-old Talihina man, was found Monday afternoon. The person who found the body contacted Talihina police, who notified the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office.
Seale said the name of the missing man cannot be release until positive identification is made. Seale said he cannot comment on whether there were any apparent injuries or any identification found on the body.
Because the body was in cold water, which slows decomposition, it is difficult to tell how long the man has been dead, according to Seale.
The body will undergo an autopsy at the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office, where they will attempt to determine the cause and date of death.
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The Gospel explained in three verses. Verses 16, 18 & 36 of chapter 3 of John’s gospel present a full and clear picture of the Gospel hope that we have in Jesus and the desperate situation of those who reject Jesus.
‘For God so loved the world’ (vs16)
The good news Jesus introduces here is news that would have been radical to the Jewish hearer – that God so loved, not just Israel but the whole world. God had foretold of this widening of His blessing to encompass the whole world when He covenanted to bless Abraham and that Abraham in turn would bless all the familes of the earth. The prophets had prophesied about this too like when Zechariah prophesied about the future incarnation of Christ and the impact this would have on the nations not just Israel;
Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord. And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you. (Zechariah 2:10-11)
‘that whoever believes in Him’ (vs16)
The offer is as wide as can be, it is to anyone, to whosoever. But the offer is not without condition. The condition for all people, whoever they are, is that they must believe. They must have faith in or put their trust in Jesus Christ, God’s Son.
‘should not perish but have eternal life’ (vs16)
The result of believing in Jesus is that the believer can be assured that they will not be die/perish or be destroyed in the judgement to come but will enter into perpetual/eternal/everlasting/forever life!
‘Whoever believes in Him is not condemned’ (vs18)
All those who believe in Jesus are not and will not be condemned. They will not be judged or damned by God the righteous judge.
‘but whoever does not believe is condemned already because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God’ (vs18)
In sharp contrast is the current and future position anyone is in who does not believe in Jesus. There is no nuetral ground here. Our post-modern pluralistic world likes to make space for and validate every perspective but that is not the teaching of Scripture. As inclusive as the ‘whoever’ is positively in vs16, that same ‘whoever’ is now inclusive of all who do not believe.
All who do not believe are at this very moment condemned by God! They are in the most dangerous position imaginable right now and will be into eternity if there is no change. They will be damned by God because they rejected God’s only Son whom God lovingly sent to save them from their sinful condition and consequences.
‘Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.’ (vs36)
Re-iterating what He has already said, Jesus repeats the wide offer that anyone may believe in Him and that those who believe already have in this life entered into the eternal life only He can give us. The Christ follower is not waiting for something that is only future but enters into real life now in this present age already.
However, again in sharp contrast whoever disbelieves/not believes/is disobedient/obeys not/is unbelieving will not experience this life that’s possible now or into eternity because their position is that the justifiable righeous indignation of the Holy One remains on them now and forever.
All are invited to believe, all who believe will be forgiven and be given life eternal now and forevermore all because of Jesus’ life, death & resurrection, because of the love of Father God. And yet not all will believe, and those who reject Jesus are right now in this present moment condemned already and have the wrath of God focussed on them.
May we who have already believed, tirelessly take this kind offer God’s made to ALL so that whoever believes will be forgiven, saved & will receive everlasting life now and forever.
Having died forsaken by all, and then having risen remarkably, showing Himself to a few and then to the whole group of His disciples Jesus then tells them what’s next. We know from other gospel accounts that Jesus told them about His imminent ascension.
But what next?
What were these followers of Jesus supposed to do now?
Go home? Go back to their old lives?
Is this the finish line or is it in fact the start line?
Jesus clearly commissions these ones who had given their lives to follow Him. Jesus tells them to “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation”.
There is no going back home, no retreat, this is not the finish-line or the end of the road! This is the start of the rest of the great adventure, the beginning of the church of Jesus Christ proclaiming what Jesus HAD DONE for anyone who believes in Him.
And whoever believes that message about Jesus will be saved, and those who are saved should be baptised. These believers (and all believers that were to follow) get equipped with authority over sickness and any demonic influence – to set people free so that they can believe in Jesus. They are promised the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the gift of speaking in tongues, they will do miraculous things in Jesus name… Jesus will empower them to do remarkable even miraculous things to confirm the message they carry about Him.
These last words are not just their mandate alone, but our mandate too. It is what the church of Jesus Christ is commissioned to do, what our individual lives ought to be taken up with (Jesus’ mandate to proclaim the good news about Him) and should be characterised by (demonstrations of kingdom power that authenticate the message).
Let’s live out this great adventure!
Believing in Jesus is just the start-line for us all, it’s not the end of the road, it’s the beginning of living the rest of our lives for Jesus and for His mission to reach the whole world.
Are you on-board?
[Theological Sidebar: Does this passage (vs16) teach that you must believe and be baptised to be saved? No. Note how although Jesus says whoever believes and is baptised will be saved, it goes on to only say that those who do not believe are condemned. Jesus does not say that those who do not believe and are not baptised are condemned. Baptism in water as a believer is a visible sign of the ]
I want to be more and more like Jesus. Don’t you?
One of the things about Jesus that has always amazed me is that as the Holy, spotless, sinless One in whom there was not even a fibre of sinful compromise, was a total sinner magnet!
Sinners, tax collectors, prostitutes, outcasts were drawn to Jesus, they wanted proximity with Him. You’d have thought that they would have felt estranged by him, uncomfortable around Jesus because of His spotlessness. But they weren’t…
Now we know that Jesus didn’t lower His standards or dabble a little with compromise to fit in with them. He was sinless and spotless and yet somehow, paradoxically, messed up people who’s lives didn’t match up to God’s holy standard – were drawn to Him.
John’s gospel records vividly that Jesus came ‘full of grace and truth’ (John 1:14). I love that description of Jesus. Jesus didn’t come either with grace or truth. Jesus didn’t come sometimes with grace and sometimes with truth to varying degrees oscillating between them. No, Jesus came full of both grace and truth.
And yet I think, there is an order there that matters. I believe if we encounter people with truth first, then sometimes we will never get the grace as they will have run away already as they weren’t ready for what we showed them or told them. If people encounter gracious acceptance, humility and gentleness then they are way more likely to listen to the truth.
Is this how ‘sinners’ were drawn to Jesus? He was so gracious with everyone and yet never compromised on the truth about what needed to change in their lives?
May we as Christ Followers and as His church be like Jesus! May sinners find our churches safe places, places where they are included because of their infinite value as image bearers of the most High God, may they feel drawn into close proximity quickly, and yet may that be loved enough to have truth shared lovingly with them too.
May we as Christ Followers and as His church grasp this paradox that to be holy is not to be removed from sinful people, but to be more and more like Jesus, to have His heartbeat in us. May we grasp that God’s will for us is that we be in close proximity with lost people so that we can be used by God to share the good news about Jesus with them. May we grow more and more in our love for those whom Jesus came to call (vs17) to repentance, knowing always that they are like us and we are like them, but for the grace of God.
Prayer: Who are you praying for, who does not yet know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour? Pray for them now to come to know and love Jesus and do anything the Holy Spirit leads you to do to reach out to them.
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With this implementation, NRC Agro records better concurrency and accuracy in accessing real-time business updates and profitability analysis.
Technology based automation at every business process level is becoming a great enabler. From services to manufacturing every industry segment is getting hooked to technology based business processes. India’s leading vegetables’ suppliers from Chennai, NRC Agro has announced the automation of all its business operations using the Tally.ERP 9 software package from Tally Solutions Pvt. Limited (TSPL). The company is now covering a range of operations, from account and inventory management to tracking all areas of outstanding and product movement with greater accuracy, using Tally.ERP 9.
NRC Agro, which first implemented Tally in 1991, has been significantly expanding its operational efficiencies over the years with the implementation of all subsequent product enhancement releases of the Tally software. With the company’s expanding business, there was a requirement for greater automation in operations, better speed in data processing, along with higher levels of concurrency in data entry and accurate profitability analysis.
“Earlier all our financial accounting functions were done manually which was leading to poor speed and inconsistencies in operations. This prompted us to move to Tally. The simplicity of the software made it extremely easy for our existing accountants to quickly learn and implement Tally. Most of our employees have a basic educational background, but are well-versed in Tally now,” says Ram Mohan, Owner – NRC Agro. “Also, the recent decision to adopt Tally.Server 9, has been helping us achieve the desired results.” he further added.
In 2013, after implementing Tally.Server 9 upon the existing Tally.ERP 9 architecture, the company has been getting 100% accurate and real-time Management Information System (MIS) when handling up to 60 Metric Ton (MT) of quantity per day. The company now handles 50% more volume of data in peak hours, with greater concurrency and agility. This has in turn helped the company to report the real-time average rate per kg to farmers for their respective lots/vegetables.
NRC Agro currently uses Tally.Server 9 and Tally.ERP 9 for all MIS reporting requirements including Customer and Supplier Outstandings, Stock Summary, Cash/Bank Balance, Bills-to-Pay and Bills-to-Receive and Profitability Analysis.
NRC Agro, is one of the earliest adopters of accounting software in their line of business. It now boasts of a robust IT infrastructure, and claims that the right technology implementation has been one of the major reasons behind the company’s current annual turnover of 35 crore.
NRC Agro is one of the leading vegetables’ suppliers in India. They specialize in the supply and export of a wide variety of products under the broad category of Fresh Vegetables and Processed Products. They handle 25 varieties of vegetables from 50 unique suppliers per day and have 80 regular customers which include restaurant chains like A2B, Cream Centre. Their frozen food products are supplied to well-known outlets like French Loaf, Hot Chips and restaurants like Oriental Kitchen. They command 25% market share on various vegetable products in Koyembedu market, the largest vegetable market in Chennai. They are also one of the leading and largest suppliers of onion all over India.
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A nature-inspired piece that adds a beautiful, springtime accent to a room.
White blossoms dot a branch for a fresh, inspiring look. The flowering sprig is set against a background of layered color fields. This is surrounded by dual matting and set under clear plexiglass for a finished look.
Giclee style print on paper.
Antique copper and gold finish resin frame.
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Last Friday, the seniors of Springville-Griffith Institute walked across the school grounds and sat on silver bleachers that had been moved to a special area of the courtyard. All were looking at two objects: an enormous raised platform where representatives were gathering (including several teachers) and a massive object covered by a tarp.
All the other students and teachers were watching from school windows or on a live screening that was being shown to the entire Springville school district.
They all waited with bated breath.
Several things occurred leading to this event. Robert Valenti, a history teacher at the high school, learned that requests could be made for bits of scrap metal from the World Trade Center site and include them in sculptures dedicated to 9/1 1. Angela Ginnitti and Charlie Houseman, art teachers at the high school, decided to collaborate with Valenti to make this possible at Springville.
They held a competition for students in grades six to 12. Everyone who entered had to design a sculpture to honor those who were affected by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The design had to include the scrap metal, and the students had to write a small description about their ideas.
They received 67 entries.
Dakoda Ball, a senior, had his simple yet meaningful design chosen. Each piece represents something that happened on 9/1 1.
The beam that was salvaged from ground zero was 12 feet long but it was cut in half and mounted in the middle of a circle to represent the twin towers. The circle represents unity and how Americans came together after the attacks. This structure stands upon a five-sided base to represent the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa.
After the design was chosen, the Springville community came together to help create the sculpture.
Tim Baumgartner, a technology teacher at Springville, devoted a large portion of his summer to help build the monument. Valenti's brother, Patrick, trucked the piece of scrap metal from New York City to Springville, where he was greeted by a crowd of cheering students from Springville Elementary waving American flags. Then five members of the varsity football team, helped by Valenti, unloaded the piece of metal from the truck. Many other citizens of Springville and the school also donated supplies and time.
The ceremony that was conducted last Friday included the school's Bella a Capella singing the Star Spangled Banner, a prayer and several speeches.
Valenti gave a moving speech about how today's high school students were so young when the attacks occurred, and how he heard that the now-juniors had released monarch butterflies into the skies for a school project just as the planes were flying into the towers. Several people said they had seen a monarch butterfly land on the memorial just after Valenti finished his story.
For more information about this memorial, visit http://www.springvillegi.org/webpages/911monument/index.cfm.
Alissa Roy is a junior at Springville Griffith Institute.
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With the fact that professional wrestling has been around since the 19th century, I think it would be fair of me to say that wrestlers using someone elses signature move or finishing move is going to happen eventually. It took years though for Stone Cold Steve Austin to use the Lou Thesz Press, a move literally named after the guy because he used it so much. Dozens of wrestlers use an emulate Macho Man Randy Savages Top Rope Elbow Drop or use the Ankle Lock as a finishing submission hold. However, one move above all others has in the modern era of pro wrestling been used so frequently that I feel like it’s been over used and almost bastardized. That move? The Superkick.
While he wasn’t the first or last to use the move, the Superkick was popularized by one “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels after his break-up with his Rockers Tag Team Partner, Marty Jannetty. It would come to be known as “Sweet Chin Music” as Michaels would “Tune Up The Band” by stomping in the corner before delivering the devastating kick that more times than not led to the end of the match. Fast forward to today and the move is often imitated and rarely to never ends a match but always gets a reaction from the crown due to the impact and noise of the leg slapping kick.
So my argument is ENOUGH! Enough with the damn superkicks! You’ve taken a great move and ruined it. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, Rusev, The Young Bucks, etc, etc. They all use the move or a variation of it and it never ends the match. It’s like when John Cena did the rebound Stone Cold Stunner off the ropes that never ended a match. If it doesn’t end a match and it’s someone elses finisher, you’re ruining the damn thing! OK, the next WWE Pay Per View event I’m going to count the amount of Superkicks used during the event because I feel like it’s so greatly overused today.
In closing, let me reiterate my point. Stop it. Enough with the gat dang Superkicks. Stop slapping your leg and shoving your foot in your opponents face. Unless, your HBK himself, just stop. Give it awhile and then use it as a legit finish OR there needs to be a meeting of the wrestlers and they all have to decide WHO gets to use it because right now too many people are.
“Thank you very much and have a good day!” – The Iron Sheik
Pete is a wrestling mark and is angry that too many people are using a once popular finishing move and now it doesn’t even end the match. We get it, you look up to Shawn Michaels, we all did. But just because we were all Hulk Hogan fans doesn’t mean we all need to start leg dropping everyone. Stop it.
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It used to be that you had to go to smoky cafes to hear authors read aloud. Now, thanks to Mike Geffner, founder of the Inspired Word Reading Series, who asked a bunch of authors for clips from their favorite readings, we have virtual open mike night. All the reading with none of the hassle, accessible from the convenience of your own computer!
My clip, which you can find on Mike’s site, is from last year’s Lady Jane’s Salon. It features my favorite passage from The Temptation of the Night Jasmine– as well as a little of the back story behind it.
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[LEAPSECS] Leap smear
seaman at noao.edu
Mon Sep 19 18:50:19 EDT 2011
On Sep 19, 2011, at 11:23 PM, Warner Losh wrote:
> There are many more steps possible, up to and including just going with atomic time and forgetting the sun.
Either you are asserting:
1) the SI-second is "close enough" (for the foreseeable future), or
2) we could pick any random period of time and call it a "day".
If #1, the thing that it is close enough to is actual time-of-day and the proposal is to shave fractions of a second from the actual time-of-day. Thus you are acknowledging that there is an actual definition of the word day different from the pretend day that the ITU is attempting to substitute.
Or if #2, demonstrate how the word "day" could mean 50,000 SI-seconds or 100,000 SI-seconds or anything other than a number very close to 86,400+epsilon.
I do not say the ITU won't succeed in passing this insipid measure or that they can't cheat some of the people some of the time. What I am asserting is that there are implications from such an action. Those implications are there precisely because there is a requirement that would not be satisfied by the proposal. That requirement (description of the problem space) is that civil time-of-day is mean solar time.
Some of those implications are a large expense to astronomers. Others are that at some point in time an action will be needed by some civil authority to accommodate the resulting divergence of the promulgated definition of the word "day" from the actual definition of the word day. A coherent engineering proposal would address the implications of adopting the proposal.
More information about the LEAPSECS
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David Deal Playday
Updated on September 23, 2016 9:54 AM
Playday was introduced in 1953 by Joseph C. Carter, the first director of Sunland Park (renamed Carter Park in 1994), as an opportunity for Fort Lauderdale youth to participate in track and field events. In 1954, the event was renamed David Deal Playday in honor of a Broward County educator and dedicated community activist. Today, David Deal Playday has grown into a weeklong celebration with multiple events including a teen concert, boxing tournament, championship swim meet, golf tournament, jazz concert, and of course, the legendary David Deal Playday Family Festival. For more information, please call 954-828-5411.
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We have been going to El Salvador three times a year since 2004. We collaborate with The Salvadoran Rural Health Association (Asaprosar) in Santa Ana. On the first trip, we performed in most of the twenty-five Pre-Schools Asaprosar has built throughout the country. After those performances, the founder-director of Asaprosar, Dr. Vicky Guzman de Luna, asked if we would teach some magic tricks to a group of children who were doing particularly well in school. These children participate in a program called “The Barefoot Angels.” A few years earlier, many of these children had been living and working barefoot in a garbage dump (see below) After spending a day with this group of children teaching them magic tricks, a fourteen year-old boy named Jaime Zumba asked Tom, “When are you coming back?” We had no plans to come back or not to come back. Tom thought for a moment and responded, “How’ bout May?” “Great,” Zumba shouted. Since then we have traveled to El Salvador three times a year. We have continued teaching the Barefoot Angels magic and a number of them have become marvelous performers. Each January we sponsor a week long sleep over Theater Art and Magic Camp (see below).
Since September 2009 two young New York magicians, Devonte (Roque Rosero) and Six (Michael Muldoon) see website on Our Team page. have gone to El Salvador three times a year performing and teaching the Barefoot Angel magicians. Devonte and Six are like big brothers or young uncles to the Salvadoran magicians—they have been an amazing addition to the El Salvador program. One of the many marvelous things they have done over the years is take six of our young magicians to FLASOMA—the International Meeting of Spanish Magicians held in Guatemala City in 2010. What a fantastic opportunity for our young magicians to sit, talk and learn from international superstar magicians like Juan Tamariz, Daniel Ortiz and Rafael Benetar. FLASOMA was a life changing experience for our magicians. Devonte and Six also do most of the teaching and organizing of performances in El Salvador. Because of their commitment to the El Salvador program, Tom was able to begin the program with Prerana in Mumbai, India.
September 2009, Zumba and Peter (another of the children present at that first magic class in 2004), traveled with Tom, Devonte and Six to Guatemala. Peter and Zumba performed for 4,500 Mayan children. They have become very accomplished magicians regularly performing in orphanages and schools, as well as paying gigs. Magic gives these children something to feel passionate about. It has helped them stay out of the gangs and has increased their sense of confidence and self-esteem. The magicians tell us these skills have helped them immensely in school. The last night in Guatemala Peter said:
“On the bus ride here I was afraid it would be difficult to fit in here in Guatemala, but I realize now what is really difficult is connecting with all these wonderful people and now having to leave.”
This trip to Guatemala was a dream come true for both the young Salvadoran magicians and us. From our first meeting we have told these young magicians our dream is that some day, if they continued to develop as magicians and do well in school, they would travel with us to the refugee camps and orphanages around the world. Hopefully this trip to Guatemala will be the first of many trips. In January 2010 Maricela and Astrid, two of the young girl magicians, went to Guatemala and performed for thousands of Mayan children in the Highlands around Lake Atitlan. A most amazing moment happened at Valle de Norte during this trip with Maricela and Astrid. link to Miracle at Valle de Norte. Many marvelous things have happened since 2003 in El Salvador. One of the most wonderful things is that dreams have begun to awaken within these young magicians. We like to think that magic makes the impossible seem possible. At various times these children would say to us, “I want to be a nurse,” “I want to be a veterinarian,” “ I want to study computers.” In response to these awakening dreams, to the passion and grit of these children and to how well they were doing in school, we created The Barefoot Angel Magicians Scholarship Fund (link to How You Can Get Involved) The junior and senior years of High School in El Salvador cost $450/year, an impossible amount for the struggling families of these children. The Scholarship Fund is currently paying for a half dozen high school scholarships and two post-secondary students. Wendy graduated from Nursing School. Jaime Zumba completed computer studies at the best electronics institute in Santa Ana. These children are making their dreams come true. These are dreams they could not even dare to dream when they were living and working in the dumps of Santa Ana.
We are thrilled with what these young magicians are doing in El Salvador. They amaze us all the time.
The atmosphere in the cab of the bouncing pickup truck was silent and serious. We all sat there knowing that something marvelous had just happened. Miriam broke the silence, “Time has been changed for those people, now time will be seen as Time Before the Magicians Came and Time After The Magicians Came.” We had just performed a magic show for the children and adults working in the Chalchuapa Garbage Dump. These people work long days in this desolate dump, a grey/black landscape of smoldering plastic and rotting rubbish, scrounging for scraps of aluminum and food, anything they can salvage, sell or eat.
Miriam had wanted to simply show us how some of the children in El Salvador are forced to live when she suggested we drive down the long road into the vast landscape of rot and desolation. Once we saw the wild pigs, dogs and vultures, children and adults rooting around in the rubbish, it was clear we needed to do a magic show for these people.
The pickup truck drove down the long rutted road the garbage trucks follow to dump their loads. Often young people climb up into the bed of the trucks to have first pick of the load. Some children have been buried alive under the garbage if they slip and fall while the truck is dumping its load.
When we were deep into the dump, we got out, put the tailgate down and set up our props and began to perform. Folks started to gather around wondering what was happening. As I waved a red silk in the air and ran it through my fingers, it was clear something was about to happen. They watched and when I opened my hand and the silk had vanished a wave of wonder and laughter went through the gathering crowd.
With each trick, the excitement grew. Rob did a wonderful routine with the multiplying rabbits in the hands of one of the children. I ended, as I often end, taking a long piece of white paper and began to tear it to shreds. One by one the pieces went into my mouth and slowly I began to pull a long chain of linked pieces of white paper from my mouth and then the paper turned into a 45 foot rainbow streamer that seemed to pour endlessly from my mouth. The audience began to squeal with delight. One woman, who might have been thirty-five or fifty-five, began to laugh and smile as she jumped up and down clapping with delight. I went over to her and decorated her with the rainbow garland. As Miriam said later in the day, this woman embodied in her enthusiastic delight the joy the crowd was feeling as the show came to an end and we slowly shook hands and bid them farewell.
Time has been changed, before and after the magicians came to the garbage dump. That’s certainly true for me. We brought magic to the people–people who will probably never go to a movie or a concert, a dance performance or a play. The poorest of the poor who often feel trapped in their lives.
What I really remember from the Chalchuapa Dump was a boy, maybe 14 years old, stripped to the waist, covered with gray ash, wearing dirty gym shorts and flip-flops. His thin supple ash covered body seemed like a Sahdu in this world of waste and desolation. His body was strong and proud as he watched the show, hands on his hips, eyes bright and alive. What an inspiration to see such a shimmering soul in that stinking dump. A beautiful flowering soul in a world of waste. I hope I touched him as much as he touched me. Perhaps he now feels magic is alive, the impossible is possible. Dreams might come alive and flower in his imagination. Like some Houdini of the imagination he might escape the Chalcuapa Dump and, as Eloise from Asaprosar said later, “Perhaps that moment of magic he felt during the show, that the impossible is possible, perhaps he will keep looking for that in his life and make it happen.” He might find that in his life, the impossible is possible. This is certainly my hope and the dream of Magicians Without Borders.
The Miracle at Valle de Norte
We had already been in the Highlands of Guatemala for almost a week. Maricela and Astrid had done two or three performances a day. They had performed for almost 2500 children in the villages around Solola and Lake Atitlan. They have created a most entertaining and engaging act and the two of them work together so well. The energy between them is that of good friends having a wonderful time making magic and laughter for their delighted audiences.
On the next to the last day in Guatemala, Maricela and Aztrid were scheduled to do an early morning show in the small village of Valle de Norte in the mountains above Solola. Alberto Palacios, an architect who has built almost twenty schools for the Mayan children in the villages around Solola organized many of the shows in the new schools. Alberto uses many Mayan design elements in the schools and they are simple and beautiful structures with bright traditional Mayan designs inside and out.
Alberto designed a lovely small three-room school for the children of Valle de Norte. The village is somewhat isolated and never had a school. A few of the village children walked ten miles to the nearest school. The school would be opening in a week and today’s show was a celebration of the new school. Alberto Palacios said that the children in Valle de Norte had never seen a live performance before. Maricela’s and Astrid’s magic show would be their first live performance.
Something that is important to say is that for two girls to be performing in the male dominated, machismo culture of Latin America is a rare and startling thing. The impact on their audiences is palpable. The audiences are amazed at their skill, grace and courage.
We wound our way up into the mountains and then down a steep rutted road into Valle de Norte nestled in a beautiful mountain valley. The workman were finishing uplast minute details getting the school ready for opening day. The girls set up in one of the classrooms and about one hundred children and thirty or so adults filled the room.
The show was marvelous, the audience was spell bound. The men standing in the back with their arms folded were initially reticent and didn’t seem to know quite how to respond. But within ten minutes they were laughing out loud at how the girls interacted with the audience and they were clearly amazed at Azstrid’s and Maricela’s mystifying magic.
When the show ends the girls gathered around the magicians, the boys circled around Tom and Six. The girls asked many questions of the magicians and they were clearly excited at what they had just seen. After about fifteen minutes a girl about welve years old came around the corner with two traditional Mayan hand woven dresses held out in front of her draped over her arms. She came into the circle of girls and stood in front of Maricela and Astrid and said, “We would like you to stay and live in our village and teach us what you know. These are the dresses you will wear in our village.” The magicians were dumb founded but quickly responded with a graceful “We have to go back to our own village. We need to go to our own school. But we will return and next time we will stay longer and teach you some magic. Thank you so much for inviting us to live in your village”
This is the kind of impact these young women can have on an audience. They are growing into strong young women –graceful, talented, very funny, beautiful young women who are living a life on the edge of possibility.
Theater, Art and Magic Campamento
Since 2005 we have sponsored a week-long sleep over camp every January for about 50 of the Barefoot Angel children. To spend a week in a beautiful, safe, peaceful place laughing and learning is a wonderful thing for these children who live in grinding poverty surrounded by brutal gang violence and working long hours when they’re not in school. Campamento is a relaxing and refreshing week where these kids play hard, learn new skills, deepen friendships and create marvelous memories that nourish them all year.
The day begins at sunrise with yoga and meditation on the shore of a beautiful volcanic crater lake. To see the rising sun on the faces of these children stretching and sitting in silence is a beautiful sight and a wonderful way to begin our days. After breakfast we have a check-in morning meeting before the first learning session from 9-10:30. The kids choose two of the three main offerings, art, theater or magic. They do one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
After a mid morning snack, all the kids gather for an hour and a half Health and Leadership class. This is an opportunity for the kids to explore issues related to healthy minds and bodies, and develop relationship and leadership skills. Becoming leaders in their communities is one of the main goals of The Barefoot Angel Program.
After lunch, there is a soccer session run by Ben Gucciardi from Soccer Without Borders. Ben brings international soccer players to Campamento to work with the kids to develop the skills needed to be a good team player. Soccer is a national passion in El Salvador and Ben is a master at using soccer to teach important life skills and have lots of fun in the process.
The afternoon ends with another art, theater and magic session from 4:00-5:30. There is also free time in-between when the kids relax or squeal with delight playing in the swimming pool. In the evenings there are group activities, dancing, singing, performances by the staff, campers or guest performers.
The last night of camp is a tearful, joyful night of show and tell and all the campers receive a new backpack filled with school supplies. Campamento ends just before they start back to school after their summer vacation. This fund filled week is a wonderful way to end the summer and head back to school refreshed and renewed.
Campamento is a wonderful week for all of us. In addition to being lots of fun, it provides the time and space for the magicians to learn and practice new magic routines and working with acting coaches they develop their performing skills. Our goal is not to create professional magicians (even though that seems to be happening with a couple of our magicians). Our goal is to use the magic to help these kids develop as people. Learning and performing magic they learn discipline and creativity; they develop self-esteem and confidence. They learn to tell stories and create imaginative routines. They learn to perform with poise and presence. These are skills that serve them well as they navigate through their difficult and demanding lives. They tell us the magic has helped them become more active, involved, creative and successful students in school. Campamento has become an important part of the work we are doing in El Salvador and we imagine it continuing for a long time.
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How soon people forget what staunch allies Bill and Hillary Clinton have been to the LGBT community and how hard they fought during their White House years (and today) for funding for HIV/AIDS. Clinton was steadfast in fighting for money for finding a cure for this horrible disease and just like today, he had to battle a hostile Republican Congress to get funding for these programs. Without Bill and Hillary Clinton’s leadership in the 1990’s, there are likely millions of people who would not be alive today.
Bill Clinton’s administration increased funding for AIDS programs by 358% for one department and 150% for another. They initiated a multitude a programs to provide drugs and housing and against discrimination. They did this despite a hostile Republican Congress.
The Bernie brigade recycles partial quotes of Hillary defending “traditional marriage” without mentioning it’s from a speech she gave AGAINST banning gay marriage (the 2004 anti-gay Federal Marriage Amendment). It is sad, but ironic that the video people keep posting as “proof” that Hillary is anti-gay marriage is actually her fighting to keep gay marriage legal! The people manufacturing these smears are beyond disgusting in their ill treatment of our long time friend.
Where was Bernie Sanders when Republicans tried to pass this federal constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage? In 2006 Sanders went on record opposing gay marriage in Vermont. Why does Sanders get a pass?
Hillary Clinton has been a leader on LGBT issues in both the Senate and in the State Department. Some folks seem to focus on marriage equality as if that was the only item on the LGBT agenda. What about Hate Crimes? Hillary was there fighting to get LGBT included. What about ENDA? She was there fighting for this long overdue bill to prohibit LGBT discrimination in all federal employment and contracting.
“Gay Rights Are Human Rights.” Hillary Clinton
Clinton’s record on our issues earned her the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign, the largest gay rights organization in the country. Of course Sanders denounced the endorsement even as he hoped to get their nod. He even bungled their name, calling this venerable organization the “Human Rights Fund”. It seems if you were so hot and heavy for gay rights you’d know the group’s actual name. But Bernie is only a distant supporter of gay rights. Not like Clinton, who works regularly with these groups on issues important to our community.
Here’s what HRC had to say about Hillary Clinton’s national and international LGBT record:
“Clinton has a long record as a champion for LGBT rights both in the U.S. and, notably, around the globe. As Secretary of State, Clinton became the first in her position to robustly advocate for LGBT equality throughout the world, making a historic and forceful speech to the United Nations declaring that “gay rights are human rights.” In the Senate, she helped lead on bills to protect LGBT workers from employment discrimination, and had a strong record on key votes and legislation that mattered to LGBT Americans.”
Before President Clinton, no US President gave a damn about gay rights or the mounting death toll in the LGBT community from AIDS. This changed dramatically in 1992 upon the election of Bill Clinton.
Clinton set the tone for his presidency by inviting the N.A.M.E.S. Project to include sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in his 1993 inaugural parade. In his two terms in office, Bill Clinton never wavered in wrangling money in his budgets for programs caring for the sick or to preserve vital research funding for effective treatments and to find a cure.
How soon we seem to forget who our friends are!
When the AIDS Memorial Quilt was displayed in the National Mall in 1992 it contained 40,000 panels and covered 24 football fields. Here’s a photo from NPR of the President and First Lady viewing one of the panels.
According to a recent story on NPR, from 1987 until today, the Quilt has grown to 48,000 panels – signifying the deaths of 94,000 people. Thru the 1980’s and 1990’s, the Quilt grew at a rate of 11,000 panels per year. Today it has dwindled to 1-2 a day.
Maybe this is the reason for the amnesia?
In 1996, for the very last time, the AIDS Memorial Quilt in all its entirety was laid out across the Washington Mall. It has since grown too large to be displayed all in one place.
My friend Keith Molter shares his story of being at the Quilt in Washington DC in 1996 when by chance he witnessed Bill and Hillary Clinton visit the Quilt seeking out a specific quilt made in honor of a longtime friend of hers. Keith recalls:
It was stone silent on the vast Washington Mall. No fanfare. No hoopla. They simply went and we had stumbled upon it.
Silence. Stillness. They got out of their motorcade hand in hand and walked through the Quilt.
It was THE first time it was ever acknowledged by anyone of any higher level in government. They stood. They prayed. They looked at a few other panels. They wiped tears. We were 100 feet away. As they turned to leave, the still silence was broken by a squelching sound, like an animal in deep pain. It was me screaming “Thank you!” through my sobs, my voice cracking. They both turned. He put his hand up in a still wave and nodded his head -his mouth doing that mouth/chin thing he does. They turned and left.
I was there. They were there – maybe too late for some that we lost. But they were there as soon as they could – once the country elected two people who actually cared.
Here’s Hillary Clinton reminiscing about visiting the AIDS Memorial Quilt in a speech at the 2012 International AIDS Conference.
Another friend who was “there”, Robert Sandy, recalls those exciting 1990’s when our President first invited the LGBT community to the national table.
“I am old enough to remember that Bill Clinton’s VERY first act as President was to try to overturn the ban on gays in the military. HIS FIRST ACT. Of course America nearly imploded then and calls and letters were hitting the White House at a rate of 15 to 1 against.”
“I am also old enough to remember that most of the gay community sat that fight out and then had the audacity to bitch about the outcome. Clinton used up much of his political capital in that fight. But, you know, why remember how shit really went down?”
Well Robert Sandy, I remember it all too! Especially the thrill of having a President and First Lady who for the first time declared themselves publicly to be in our corner.
I guess it’s easy to forget those days when the stakes aren’t nearly as high. I’m voting for Hillary because I remember that she was a friend who was “there” for us, and – most of all – because I remember what she did for my community and for my country as the First Lady, as Senator and as Secretary of State. She can step into the Oval Office as smoothly as into one of her trademark pantsuits.
Thank you Keith and Robert and Bill and Hillary Clinton and the countless others who worked not only for our rights but who also fought for the very lives of our LGBT brothers and sisters!
Bernie Sanders supporters tout his 1983 Gay Pride proclamation as proof of his LGBT bonafides over Hillary’s actual record of fighting for the LGBT agenda. Well, guess what Bernie Bots and Bros, Sanders also signed a Mayoral proclaimation declaring marriage “a union between a man and a woman”. Cue the cognitive dissonance!
People really need to vet Sanders before he ends up rolling back the progressive movement 25 years.
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