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Konferenzbeitrag: Julia Bee & Gerko Egert – Learning to Experiment
Präsentation von Julia Bee und Gerko Egert am 28. März 2021 von 10.30–11.30 Uhr
Im Rahmen der internationalen Konferenz ›The Workshop – Investigations Into an Artistic Political Format‹, organisiert vom Fritz Thyssen Project ’Collective Realization – The Workshop as an Artistic-Political Format’, dem ICI Berlin, dem Institut für Theaterwissenschaft der Ruhr Universität, Bochum und dem PSR Project ‘Our Dance’ (Heizhaus/Uferstudios GmbH) in Berlin
Zur Präsentation »Learning to Experiment«
In this presentation Julia Bee and Gerko Egert introduce the platform nocturne and its concept. Nocturne is a hub for connecting techniques of teaching and learning in the arts, activism and academia, working at the intersection of different forms of research and education. At nocturne we experiment with alternative pedagogies and the format of the workshops in and beyond traditional teaching. Nocturne combines a pragmatistic philosophical thinking of speculation with practice: a thinking through practices. In this presentation we will focus on some of the techniques presented in our first publication Learning Experiments, Exchanging Techniques. A Speculative Handbook (2020).
The movements that redefined art in the 1960s and 1970s substantially drew on workshops for devising new concepts and practices. The workshop format highlights the value of effects that emerge from spending time together in a loosely defined situation. This resonated with artists’ wish to favour the collective process over marketable products, to blend in the aesthetic with the social and political, and to get rid of disciplinary divisions. While they maintained a relation to the craftsman’s working place with an emphasis on concrete, problem-oriented cooperation, an interest in material things and tools, and curiosity for experience-based learning and sharing knowledge, the workshop experiments of that era embraced almost anything that suggested some kind of performative dynamic: cult rituals, meditation exercises, techniques of psychological (self-)manipulation, improvisation, orgiastic lovemaking,… And this wild mix of approaches helped establish the idea that the workshop is a perfectly open, and almost universally applicable, setup for collective endeavors – an idea that does not seem to have lost its appeal.
Workshop culture expanded globally within a short period of time, and whereas many workshops are still given for free, for instance in political activism or social and community work, the service economy has been quick to exploit the workshop’s commercial potential. A workshop industry promises all sorts of ›valuable‹ personal experience and the feeling of togetherness as a return for investment – plus socio-economic benefit, if the workshop leaders are renowned, influential players in their professional fields. Education and training in theatre, dance and performance rely extensively on the workshop today, but it has also become the instrument of choice for skills transfer, motivational coaching, and teambuilding in the business world. A considerable number of artists who cannot live from selling their work offer workshops for companies, advocating techniques like musical improvisation as means for optimizing the workflow. However interesting it may be to observe the consequences of such transfers between the artistic and the economic sphere, a problematic point is also obvious here: Where pressure for self-improvement drives people to participate in one workshop after the other for fear of missing out on the latest trend, the freedom to experiment easily becomes hijacked by the coercive forces of a neoliberal regime. Perhaps this already happened during the first big wave of workshopping during the 1970s. In any case, an analysis of the workshop format must address issues of valorization and commercialization, of openness and its ideological simulacra, of ‘process vs. product’ and ›process as product‹.
This international conference will investigate the workshop at the intersection of art, politics, and economy, examining the format both in its historical success and in its relevance for current notions of collectivity. In addition to revisiting the history of artist-organized workshops from the 1960s to the present – with special attention also to the 1990s and early 2000s –, it will try to outline a genealogy, which includes the role of workshops in politicizing education, in grassroots political movements, in body-centered therapeutical approaches, in mediation, and in post-Fordist designs of organizing work. The conference will also present and analyze artistic work that critically-affirmatively engages with, and reflects on, the workshop.
Speakers: Zahra Ali Baba, Julia Bee, Sabeth Buchmann, Alice Chauchat, Bojana Cvejić, Diedrich Diederichsen, Gerko Egert, Konstantina Georgelou, Aernout Mik, Wadzanai Motsi-Khatai, Mila Pavićević, Hanna Poddig, Yvonne Rainer, Juli Reinartz, Xavier Le Roy, Heike Roms, Anne Schuh, and Sebastian Voigt.
Workshops and artistic presentations by: Jeanne-Jens Eschert, Bella Hager, Anne Mahlow, Lea Martini, Nana Melling, Aernout Mik, Marta Popivoda, and Doris Uhlich.
Concept and Organization: Kai van Eikels and Stefan Hölscher.
Hier klicken zur Ansicht des gesamten Konferenzprogramms.
Zeit: 26.–28. März 2021 Ort: Zoom Eintritt: frei
Anmeldung: firstname.lastname@example.org (Registration possible until March 20 – the program booklet with a Zoom link will be sent via mail then)
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POLINA KANIS: SITE OF THE NON-EVENTUAL
First catalogue and reader of Polina Kanis's works that comprise essays by Helen Hester, Franco "Bifo" Berardi, Daniel Milnes, Ross Exo Adams and others.
EastEast Paper is a cultural publication in Russian and English, building up a dialogue between multiple Easts — geographical, historical and socio-cultural. It explores cultural phenomena and events, forming a discussion among artists, philosophers and scholars.
The last issue of EASTEAST PAPER is devoted to borders: real and imaginary, geographical and cultural, contemporary and historical. The theme of ‘(no) borders’ encourages us to re-examine the idea of the frontier in an age of uncertainty, rising tensions, social distancing and state isolationism.
Contributing Editor at MOSCOW ART MAGAZINE
Moscow Art Magazine has a thematic nature. All of the articles in a given issue are connected by a common theme discussed and elaborated upon by a diverse team of artists, critics, art historians, philosophers and sociologists. Among the topics raised over the years were “violence”, “everyday life”, “fashion”, “art institutions”, “city”, “regions”, “humanity”, “lifeforms”, “faithfulness to a place”, “the natural and the digital”, etc. Choosing a theme, editorial team tries to give a diagnosis to the current moment and react to its pressing problems. Along with theoretical and research texts, the magazine publishes reviews of the relevant exhibitions and publications. Three times now the magazine summarized the fruits of its labor in the form of English-language digests.
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"Breonna" Wins Award of Merit!
Anna has won an IndieFEST Film Award of Merit for Original Song for "Breonna"!
Anna's music will be played at the Golden Rainbow of Illinois South Pride Reception on Saturday June 11th! The playlist will also include Cheyenne Jackson, Levi Kreis, Divine, Queen, Sugarbeach, and many more.
Best Original Song!
Anna has received a Munich Music Video Awards nomination for Best Original Song for "Breonna" by Artists 4 Racial Equality!
International Music Video Award Nomination!
Anna has received an International Music Video Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Breonna" by Artists 4 Racial Equality! Cailleah Scott-Grimes has received a Best Female Director nomination. The awards ceremony with live screening will take place on Friday January 28th, 2022.
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Are you looking for a place to play basketball in Fairfax County? Look no further! Wakefield Park is the perfect spot for outdoor activities, including basketball courts and a tennis complex. The Fairfax County Division of Community and Neighborhood Services has scheduled the community sports use of FCPS fields, gyms, and tracks. However, illuminated sports fields near residential areas may be closed before the hours listed. Additionally, user groups do not allow portable lighting on school fields and no one is allowed to stay on school facilities overnight.
Private users and groups that are not primarily Fairfax County citizens will be charged business rates. In many communities around the world, another art-inspired patio with upper floors would go unnoticed, but in the UK initiatives are rare. Fairfax County is fortunate to have Wakefield Park as an option for basketball courts and other outdoor activities. So if you're looking for a place to play basketball in Fairfax County, you know where to go!.
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We are hosting numerous online events via Microsoft Teams.
If you are new to Teams, we’ve put this brief guide together to help you access the training.
You can either download Microsoft Teams to your computer, or you can use the web browser version by following the link in the calendar invite (as detailed in step one).
If you have received your invite to participate in the seminar via email, there should be a link in the invite that will allow you to ‘Join’ the meeting at the designated time. Please ensure you join the meeting at or before the start time.
Once you have clicked ‘join’, the session should launch either in the Teams app or in the web browser. You may have to wait for the meeting’s host to admit you. But as soon as they do, you will be able to watch and listen.
Please turn off your microphone once you have joined. This improves the sound quality for other participants.
If you would like to ask a question, we are using the chat box to allow participants to ask questions throughout the session. The presenter will also invite discussion throughout the session. Please turn on your microphone to participate.
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AnotheReality and Matteo Favarelli guests at Esports-Italy – On Saturday, May 25th, 2019, Esports-Italy was held for the second consecutive year. It is an event with educational and informative purposes dedicated to “electronic sports,” better known as eSports, an established sport discipline in the USA and the East and gradually gaining definition and growth in Italy as well.
Within the framework of the Campus Reti in Busto Arsizio (Varese), an entire day was organized to explore this global phenomenon that is revolutionizing the gaming industry. The aim was to provide clarity through direct testimonies, sharing of experiences, and debates involving some Italian personalities in the sector. Every year, the eSports sector attracts more and more enthusiasts, both in terms of professional players and spectators, similar to any other competitive sport.
Among the speakers and industry experts who participated in the event, Matteo Favarelli, COO of AnotheReality, was also present as a guest at a special roundtable organized by AESVI – Associazione Editori Sviluppatori Videogiochi Italiani (Association of Italian Video Game Publishers and Developers) titled “Esports and Game Development Made in Italy: Past Experiences and Future Projects.”
Moderated by Stefano Silvestri, head of the eSports section at La Gazzetta dello Sport and Director of eurogamer.it, this window into the world of video games used in the esports field featured not only the COO of AnotheReality but also representatives from other Italian development studios that are venturing into the creation of “eSports ready” titles. These studios include Milestone (Andrea Loiudice), 34bigthings (Max Da Vià), and 3Dclouds (Tommaso Valentini).
Esports have now become a global phenomenon in terms of both players and spectators, opening up new horizons and market opportunities in the gaming industry. According to the “Esports in Italy 2019” report conducted by AESVI in collaboration with Nielsen, there are 1.2 million people in Italy who follow an esports event several times a week. The fan base has increased by 20% compared to the previous survey, certifying the passion and interest for competitive gaming in our country.
The hashtag #wecanstart was the protagonist of this edition, emphasizing how the esports phenomenon is also growing in Italy.
ESPORTS | THE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH MATTEO FAVARELLI
ESPORTS | WHAT THEY ARE AND DEFINITION
The term “esport” derives from the abbreviation of “electronic sports.” Esports refers to playing video games at a competitive, organized, and professional level.
The games played competitively, either at an amateur or professional level, in championships or tournaments, online or offline, can be:
- Multiplayer, played in teams or individually against real opponents (not AI).
- Single-player, where rankings and competition are based on individual player scores.
The most common genres include real-time strategy (RTS), fighting games, first-person shooters (FPS), massively multiplayer online (MMO) games, racing games, and multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBA).
Live tournaments are organized like any other sports event, with referees and specialized commentators for the specific game, while qualifying rounds are often held through online platforms. [Source: Wikipedia.it]
ESPORTS – ITALY 2019 | VIDEO
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Ink’d Out Credit Solutions contacted Apex Advertising to create a simple website to allow customers to interact with their business and contact them regarding credit issues they may be facing. With simplicity in mind, we made the site extremely easy to navigate, and extremely easy for customers to leave their information in a secured format so a professional from Ink’d Out can contact them immediately.
Apex Advertising is full service advertising and design agency specializing mainly in the outdoor, hunting, and fishing industries. Regardless of the industry, we have the tools and solutions to make your business a success. Contact us today for a free quote.
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Nell Herrmann Blue Hill Consolidated School
Blue Hill Consolidated School (BHCS) students have used used OTCs to determine the effect of slight temperature increases on goldenrod, common tansy and other wild plants, and are now using OTCs in studies in the flower garden. A recent study with iris plants demonstrated that OTCs do indeed speed up life cycle events of plants; the iris in the experimental plot bloomed two days before the iris in the control plot. BHCS siblings Alex and Renee have an OTC set up at their house this summer to compare lilies in an OTC to lilies in a control plot. We can’t wait to see what happens!
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Center for Community Transformation
AQUME Foundation 2nd Annual Gold Gala Inaugural Fundraiser
A fundraiser dinner with music, prizes & more as we celebrate Black Philanthropy in our community. Ballroom Attire Encouraged
Time & Location
Nov 09, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
About the event
The 2nd Annual Gold Gala Fundraiser is back and better than ever! Join us on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 1530 Madison Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 for an unforgettable evening of glitz and glamour. Get ready to dress to impress in your ballroom attire as we come together to support Black Philanthropy.
Our annual Gold Gala Fundraiser is an upscale event where you can enjoy a night of elegance, education and excitement. Indulge in delicious food and drinks, network, and become a part of philanthropic history in West Michigan.
By attending this event, you'll not only have a fantastic time, but you'll also be making a difference in our community. 100% of the funds raised during the Gold Gala will go towards supporting our local initiatives, grant making, and programs that benefit our communities of color. Remember, AQUME Foundation is a very young grassroots organization and the reality is that the needs of our BIPOC communities are pervasive and far outweigh our foundation’s existing resources, but we are committed to doing all that we can to bring forth our liberation! And we need your help!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to have a memorable evening while contributing to a worthy cause. Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Gold Gala Fundraiser and get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour, and giving back!
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Professional Turkish Half Electric Oud with Equalizer #026E
- Guitar Pegs
- String Length: 22.99" (58.5 cm
- Build in equalizer
- Oud Bowl: Walnut
- Type: Half Electric Oud
- Free soft case & reeshe
This Half electric oud Has been made in Turkey and tuned as Turkish Oud.
This oud can be used as an electric or acoustic since it has a build in pickup and equalizer. Since this oud designed as half oud , it is not heavy and more simple to carry or play. The oud is set for 11 strings and comes with a guitar pegs for perfect tuning..You will receive the oud along with a soft case, reeshe (plectrum) and extra string set.
Oud Specifications: Bowl: Walnut. Ebony: Fingerboard. Face: Spruce Pegs: Guitar. Bone Rossets String Length: 22.99" (58.5 centimeter)
When you purchase from Arabinstruments.com you can be sure that you buy an original hand made product directly from the factory.
Not sure yet? Watch some more oud sound samples hereFurther questions about any of our products should be directed to email@example.com
Whenever you live in the US, Europe or the far east, we ship worldwide and for FREE! All items are packed carefully before being shipped with the most professional wrapping techniques.
Under normal circumstances , most orders leave our warehouse for packing with in 24 - 48 hours.
Shipping will not include any duty taxes and custom fees. You might be charged an additional duty/custom charge upon receipt of package based on your country's rates.
** For several countries free shipping will not be available
HAND MADE PRODUCT
All of our musical instruments are crafted by hand by the finest artisans in the Middle East, who have inherited their construction techniques from previous generations.
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- Breach to the arbitral agreement - 28 June 2023
- Some thoughts on the reform of Italian arbitration law - 16 May 2023
- Arbitration law reform and new CAM rules - 2 March 2023
Lucy Greenwood, a collegue from the UK, is promoting the idea of a Pledge for Greener Arbitrations.
I think that this is a good idea and therefore I decided to share the link to take the pledge.The pledge is as follows:
At all times during the arbitration I will consider and question the need to fly;
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Well guys issue resolved -
After some research and comments from the community it appears that the vertical “jail bars” is just a Nintendo thing. It is the way it is and always has been.
I just watched an episode of John’s Arcade where he does a play through of Nintendo VS Castlevania on his...
Does anybody else have this issue? And is there a fix?
Hard to see in video due to compression but in person it’s annoying as all hell. Can’t tell if it’s the adapter or the board. I have two games running on it. SMB and Castlevania and both show the lines so I think it’s the board...
Another issue I ran into and this is a very obscure one is that the HAS can remap the Start button, where the say “undamned” db-15 decoder can’t. Who cares right? You will, if you own a Primal Rage PCB 👍🏼
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Each April, the global design industry descends on the Northern Italian city of Milan for the field’s largest annual event. Hundreds of Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone showcases—spread throughout the metropolis and its sprawling convention center—cater to over 350,000 visitors. They come to discover new furniture, lighting, accessories, and finishes, but also to experience a wide range of indoor and outdoor installations, school showcases, conceptual exhibits, and experimental displays. The massive, multifaceted event sets the tone for the rest of the year by introducing the latest trends while ideas cross-pollinate among commercial, cultural, and avant-garde offerings. Major brands draw influence from emerging talents and vice versa. Here, we share the colors, shapes, styles, and themes from this year’s Milan Design Week.
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Vancouver, British Columbia – Arctic Star Exploration Corp. (“Arctic Star” or the “Company”) is pleased to announces that it has retained Kaye Wynn Consulting Inc. (“KW Consulting”) to provide investor relations services to the Company. KW Consulting, a British Columbia based company, is a communications specialist helping its clients get their messaging out to the community. KW Consulting will assist Artic Star in communicating with its shareholder base, prospective investors and the investment community as a whole. The principal of KW Consulting is Karen Winrob.
The agreement with KW Consulting is for six month commencing on February 23, 2021. KW Consulting will be paid a fee of $5,000 plus any applicable taxes, payable at the beginning of the contract period. KW Consulting has also been granted 500,000 stock options exercisable for 1 year at a price of $0.07. The agreement with KW Consulting is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ARCTIC STAR EXPLORATION CORP.
Patrick Power, President & CEO
+1 (604) 218-8772
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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October 11, 2017 – Arctic Star Exploration Corp. (TSXV:ADD) (the “Company” or “Arctic Star”) announces that, effective October 6, 2017, Christopher Campbell has resigned as a director of the Company. The Company thanks Mr. Campbell for his service and dedication to the Company and its shareholders for the past 16 years.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
ARCTIC STAR EXPLORATION CORP.
/s/ Patrick Power
Patrick Power, President
This news release contains “forward‐looking statements” including but not limited to statements with respect to Arctic Star’s plans, the estimation of a mineral resource and the success of exploration activities. Forward‐looking statements, while based on management’s best estimates and assumptions, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to the completion of further tranches of the planned private placement and the Company’s plan to use all or some portion of the proceeds for exploration of the Foriet Diamond Property. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could affect our plans include the possibility that we are unable to raise all of the funds we are seeking to raise, in which event we may require all funds raised, if any, to be used for working capital rather than for exploration of the Foriet Diamond Property; in addition, our acquisition of the Foriet Diamond Property has not yet been approved by the TSX Venture Exchange, and our proposed use of proceeds is subject to receipt of that approval. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward‐looking statements. Arctic Star undertakes no obligation or responsibility to update forward‐looking statements, except as required by law. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Russian Icon, Presentation Of Christ At The Temple fine Russian icon with Mary, Anna and Joseph presenting Christ to Simeon, within an elaborate painted border and titled at base.
Pigments on panel embellished with punch work. 12 1/4" high, 10" wide. Shrinkage to panel, cracking, small losses and old repair to border.
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How to Use a Weighted Workout Bar: 5 Killer Exercises
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Originally Posted On: How to Use a Weighted Workout Bar: 5 Killer Exercises – SourceFitness
Are you exercising at home more than ever before? Well, you’re not the only one! Almost 70% of Americans say they no longer need a gym to hit their fitness goals anymore.
According to the same source, more than 50% are planning to cancel their gym membership for that reason. Those are crazy statistics, but they shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, thanks to the endless home-workouts and gym equipment around nowadays, it’s never been easier to stay in shape at home.
Take the humble weighted workout bar. It’s the perfect example of a versatile bit of kit that’s ideal for at-home workouts. Also known as body or torsion bars, these clever contraptions range in heaviness, are easy to store, and can be used in numerous ways to increase your strength and improve your physique.
First, though, you have to learn how to use a weighted bar in ways that are conducive to your goals! Want some help in that regard? Keep reading to discover 5 epic weighted bar exercises to try right now.
1. High Bar Back Squats
As a compound movement (one that uses multiple muscle groups at the same time), squats are one of the most important exercises in any gym-goer’s repertoire! Include it in your workouts to target your core, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, and overall strength.
Start with the bar across the top of your shoulders, your feet hip-width apart, and toes angled outward. Grip the bar with your palms facing forward, tuck your elbows into your body, and keep your body weight shifted onto your heels. From there, all that’s left to do is bend your knees, lower yourself down until your thighs are parallel with the ground, and then stand back up (bringing your hips forward and squeezing your butt together at the top)!
Top tip: You could also drop the bar to a lower position to do what’s called a ‘low bar squat’ instead. In this variation, the weighted bar would rest on your posterior deltoid instead of the tops of your shoulders. The technique involved is all-but identical aside from that distinction.
2. Front Squats
Want to incorporate another squat technique into your home workouts? Switch to a front squat. It’s another great way to target your hamstrings, quads, and glutes.
This time, though, place your feet approximately hip-width apart and hold your weighted workout bar in front of you, with an overhand grip. You then raise the bar up so it rests across the front of your shoulders, at the very top of your chest. Your upper arms should be parallel to the ground, elbows pointing forward, and palms facing to the ceiling.
Then all you have to do is repeat a standard squat as we described above!
Deadlifts are another compound exercise that’ll get you huffing, puffing, and panting in no time. However, the technique can also be tricky to get right and (just like squats) can cause injuries if you rush them, try to lift too heavy, and/or do the technique wrong. Once you master them, though, deadlifts will work your hamstrings, glutes, core, lower back, and overall strength!
Begin with the bar in front of you, the same overhand grip as before, and your feet hip-width apart. From there, lower down into the starting position: your knees bent to 45 degrees, hips backward, with your butt sticking out behind and your back straight. Your arms should be straight, the bar should be in front of your shins, and your chest should be almost parallel to the ground.
To complete the movement itself, you have to ‘stand up’ by pulling your shoulder blades together, engaging your butt muscles, and driving upward and forward with your hips. You then reverse that exact process into the starting position to complete the rep.
4. Hip Thrusters
Ready to engage your core, butt, and hamstrings again? It’s time for some beloved hip thrusters. This is another simple yet effective exercise that’s perfect for your weighted workout bar.
Start by laying on the ground (feel free to put a mat down for some padding) on your back. Place your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart, and tucked in toward your butt. If you’re doing it right, then your knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle.
Next, pop the bar across your hips and hold onto it with your hands. Then (while leaving your upper back on the ground), push off your heels and bring your hips toward the sky. Finish the thrust by squeezing your butt at the top, before lowering yourself back down.
5. Bent Over Rows
With your lower body well and truly worked, let’s move onto your upper body. Bent over rows are a brilliant exercise for building the strength in your upper back, biceps, and forearms to boot. Here’s how you do them:
Hold the weighted exercise bar with an overhand grip in front of your body. Your feet should be around hip-width apart; your hands should be located approximately shoulder-width apart on the bar. Next, keep your back straight and bend forward at the hips, letting the bar hang down toward the ground (feel free to bend your knees a bit to aid balance).
The move itself involves pulling the bar back up toward you until it hits your ribcage. However, try to really pinch your shoulder blades together at the top and keep your elbows tucked in at all times. Likewise, remember to lower the bar back down slowly to get all the benefits of the negative part of the movement.
Remember How to Use a Weighted Workout Bar
There’s been a huge shift toward at-home workouts during the pandemic. With the gyms shut and time on our hands, we’ve had no choice but to bring our exercises into the comfort of our own home!
Have you done the same and purchased a weighted workout bar to help? Well, we don’t blame you. These versatile pieces of home gym equipment are great for whole-body strength training.
With any luck, the exercises we’ve been through in this post will help you get the most out of it. Would you like to buy a weighted bar to add to your home gym? Click here now!
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KEMET UNIVERSITY HOME › Forums › KEMET 101-Introduction to Egyptian Yoga and Neterian Spirituality 12 week course. › Kemet 101-Lesson 3 Discussion Forum › Reply To: Kemet 101-Lesson 3 Discussion Forum
A good summary.
ABOUT YOUR STATEMENT:
“The most important theme:
1.The three realities are relative and change over time. The ultimate reality is unnamed and absolute. This is what we are after. We are really a cosmic being an absolute, that goes beyond time and space. This is important to me because I wanted to know my purpose for many years thinking it was based on some sort of talent I have, or business I should open or career path. All these pursuits proved unfulfilling. Discovering that this is my and all our purpose gives a clear direction to channel my energy.”
For now lets accept that the past ideals that you had were limited to your cultural conditioning and lack of initiatic instruction as you are getting now. So indeed those were not your purpose of life but lets focus now more on the exploration and allowing yourself to expand into the world of Kemetic wisdom and see where it leads. Lets remain open and realizing that the true purpose of life may be said to grow in wisdom but even that can be constrictive in terms of what that is understood to mean. So if there is an open mind and a heart that moves towards ethical conscience and peace, then there is no telling where the limits might be -if there re any, as to the grandeur in purpose that an evolving soul can have.
ABOUT YOUR QUESTIONS:
1-The first aryu occurs when the first instance of time and space arises. However, the negative aryu that leads to egoism by clouding the notion of self-awareness as all-encompassing and reduces that to the level of individual soul, occurs later through time and the intensity of cumulative experiences in time and space that cloud the vision of eternity.
2-An excellent question. Since the Divine is timeless and infinite there are infinite souls and virtually infinite universes and virtually infinite time to incarnate into. Since Creation is illusory like a dream, if you live 100 years you can have 100 years of dreams; so too if you live 1000 years you can have 900 years of more illusory dreams. They are all illusory but you can still have experiences in them as long as you may want to. They occur in mental space which is like a computer folder and you can have a folder in that and a folder in that one too and so on but in the Divine computer there scarcely are any limits. Souls wait in the wings as in a theater and come out into time and space when a proper vessel for them to pursue their desires, comes into existence. And again, since God is timeless there is no limit so as many souls as want to incarnate, so many souls can eventually when time and space opens up a way for them. Those that stay long enough and lose their way get caught up and become ignorance and fall victim to the cycle of birth and death., Those who awaken come back no more and live a life of peace even before death.
Even at the end of a cycle of Creation those souls who are still not awakened will wait in the vastness of subtle dimensions of space outside of Creation, like the dreamless sleep plane, for the next Creation to arise and more animals, people and such to incarnate into and animate. So a karmic basis is created by incarnating, though for the awakened souls there is no limiting karma/aryu. For those who are ignorant, the aryu is their chain and Creation is their jail. Therefore, the notion of more humans now than before is also illusory for you do not know of all the Universes that came before, that exist even now parallel to this one and will come in in the future. Creation is so illusorily vast that even if you put each person who ever existed on this earth and gave them a whole universe for themselves alone there would be vastness still left to populate. And that analogy only scratches the surface. For Creation is only a perception so it can be as vast as you want and it does not matter. Since matter does not matter what really matters is the essence of consciousness since that is the basis of time and space and the real reality, the abiding reality to be discovered and the reality discovering which all these questions have no meaning and need not have meaning just as the meaning of a dream becomes unimportant upon waking up in the morning.
“Salvation is the freeing of the soul from its bodily fetters; becoming a God through knowledge and wisdom; controlling the forces of the cosmos instead of being a slave to them; subduing the lower nature and through awakening the higher self, ending the cycle of rebirth and dwelling with the Neters who direct and control the Great Plan.”
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Congratulations you are the majority shareholder and just received several offers to sell your company for $100 million! The question is, at the end of the day, how much will you keep? A lot depends on how well you structure and negotiate the transaction. In the example below, if you sell your company for $100 million, you net $16 million at the closing. But do not despair, this is a worst case scenario.
The buyer may propose an earnout for 33% of the sales proceeds since there is a significant price gap. You have to pay other shareholders. You have to pay federal, state and local taxes. You will be responsible for working capital adjustments, which can be a significant amount. You need to negotiate a holdback taken out of the purchase price at close to go against potential liabilities post-transaction. Finally, you have to pay your advisors transaction fees. This article will explore how to maximize how much you keep of the sales proceeds.
Does the Buyer Propose an Earnout?
An “earnout” is an acquisition payment mechanism where a portion of the purchase price of the selling company will only be paid by the buyer if the seller attains agreed-upon performance goals after the closing.
Well-structured earnouts allow growing companies to increase their sales price and incentivize the seller’s management team to stay with the buyer after the closing of a transaction. By contrast, poorly structured earnouts reduce the seller’s value to the acquirer, demotivate management, and result in litigation. For more on earnouts, please see my LinkedIn article: How to Structure Effective Earnouts
Pay Other Shareholders
This sounds obvious, but cap tables can get complicated after successive rounds of fundraising. It is worth using cap table software to keep track of the cap table at the earliest stages of a company.
Be careful of the minority shareholder who is a founder but no longer an operating manager. He can hold up a transaction with a lawsuit as a dissenting shareholder not agreeing to the sale of the company. It is worthwhile to buy out founders early, when they leave a company, to make sure you have a clean cap table when it comes time to sell.
Like any other transaction that makes you money, the sale of a business is considered income and you are required by law to pay taxes on it. This income is often classified as a capital gain and it applies whether you’re selling the assets of a company or shares of a company’s stock. A 20% long-term capital gains tax rate applies to taxpayers in the highest (39.6%) tax bracket. However, the tax consequences and liabilities that you’ll endure will depend on the type of sale in which you have made with the buyer.
Tax Free Exchange
One kind of tax-free deal you can make is with stock exchanges. For example, let’s say your buyer has their own corporation and they want to give you stock in their company in exchange for you giving them stock in your company. As long as certain IRS provisions are met which pertain to a reorganization, you can conduct a stock exchange like this and not have to pay any taxes. The IRS states that the seller must receive between 50% to 100% of the buyer’s stock in order for it to be tax-free.
State and Local Taxes
Make sure you pay attention to state and local tax implications, too. While federal taxes are going to require you to pay on the profit from selling your business, things may be different at the state or local level. While there are sure to be state taxes, you’ll want to check into the implications of what those might be in your particular state.
Private Wealth Transfer
At the beginning of the process, you should hire a private wealth advisor regarding how to transfer shares at a lower valuation now than when the offers are on the table at the LOI stage. Planning in advance of a sale can help owners to take advantage of valuation opportunities in transferring wealth to younger members of the family. Evaluating long-term philanthropic goals and implementing a plan in connection with the sale may fund a charitable strategy at a minimal income tax cost.
Optimize Deal Structure
Deciding whether to structure a business sale as an asset sale or a stock sale is complicated because the parties involved benefit from opposing structures. Generally, buyers prefer asset sales, whereas sellers prefer stock sales. An asset sale is the purchase of individual assets and liabilities, whereas a stock sale is the purchase of the owner’s shares of a corporation. While there are many considerations when negotiating the type of transaction, tax implications and potential liabilities are the primary concerns. Furthermore, if the entity sold is a C-corporation, the seller faces double taxation. The corporation is first taxed upon selling the assets to the buyer. The corporation’s owners are then taxed again when the proceeds transfer outside the corporation.
Understand Debt Free, Cash Free
Most acquisitions are structured as acquisitions of stock or assets on a cash-free, debt free basis. In other words, the buyer acquires a business that typically has no financial debt and limited or no cash in the operating account. Buyers often require that a minimal amount of cash be left in the business so that short term needs can be met without drawing on an interest-bearing revolving facility or potentially delaying vendor payments or payroll. Net working capital (“NWC”) is working capital less excess cash.
Negotiate Working Capital
The working capital issue can surprise a lot of sellers and cost them millions of dollars. Many business owners assume the purchase price for their business will be based on a multiple of some financial metric (e.g. revenue or EBITDA). This is generally true, but a buyer may also require a specific or minimum amount of “working capital” on the balance sheet when they buy it to ensure there are no immediate liquidity issues.
Peg or Working Capital Target
The working capital target (also known as a “peg” or “true-up”) is an important part of an acquisition where millions of dollars are at stake, is poorly understand by many, and is typically left until later stages of the deal. Very often, sellers leave significant amounts of money on the table (to the benefit of the buyer) as a result of not understanding and addressing the working capital issue earlier in the acquisition process. In fact, sellers would be best suited to understand the impact of working capital well before they begin the process of selling their company.
The most common method for determining a peg is a 12-month historical average. If a business has been growing very rapidly, then taking a simple average of the latest twelve months may understate the amount of working capital needed to run the business. In that case, it may make sense to use a 12-month weighted average, or an average based on the latest 6 month period, or even latest 3 month period.
To the extent that the actual net working capital exceeds the target, then the seller is owed the difference in a cash payment. If the business shows a deficit relative to the target, then the seller owes the buyer the difference. Due to unpredictable nature of sales, billing, and collections, there is always a payment one way or another, also known as the post-closing “true-up”.
Minimize Holdbacks for Indemnification Pool
Buyers in mergers and acquisitions often negotiate purchase price escrows and holdbacks to secure post-closing obligations of sellers. Escrows (where a third party holds funds) and holdbacks (where the buyer retains funds) defer payment of a portion of the purchase price to sellers and provide a pool of funds to the buyer to offset indemnification claims or other post-closing obligations. Although specified dates are common triggers for release of these funds, release can also be triggered by the achievement of milestones or the satisfaction of post-closing conditions. My LinkedIn article on “How to Accelerate Closing a Transaction” is a helpful guide on what is market for terms and conditions such as holdbacks.
Negotiate Transaction Fees
Last but not least, make sure you negotiate transaction fees with your advisors upfront.
Make sure you hire an attorney with extensive M&A experience. M&A is a complex topic and hiring an inexperienced attorney can be very expensive in the end. Condider asking for a fixed fee for the transaction as opposed to an hourly rate.
Seasoned Investment Banker
Hire an investment banker to guide you through the process, to reach out to potential acquirers to create competition and to negotiate the best terms and conditions. Fees vary widely so contact a few bankers and ask for their proposals. Make sure they have experience in your specific sector so they understand the true value of your company and have senior level connections with buyers.
Brand Name Accountant
A brand name accountant should be hired since the potential acquirers need confidence in the financials. Make sure you ask the potential buyer if they require audited numbers versus just reviewed, since reviewed can be much less expensive.
Private Wealth Advisor
Finally, hire a private wealth advisor early in the process to save on taxes for intergenerational transfers and charitable giving, as stated earlier in the is article.
At the end of the day, the $16 million you keep at the closing can be considerably more if you prepare well for the process, hire experienced advisors, and aggressively negotiate the right terms and conditions of a transaction. In the example at the beginning of this article, by decreasing taxes, negotiating working capital and the holdback, the net amount at close is $22 million, a savings of $6 million.
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asiCast 140: Cross-media planning and insights for the Netherlands – the RFP
A new cross-media measurement tender process has been published by NMO in the Netherlands as part of the Media Audience Measurement system that is being developed there. We have been tracking this significant initiative over the last few years both at our annual conference and in this podcast series as the Dutch work towards establishing a new co-ordinated system of measurement to cover video, audio, online and print.
In this asiCast our Research Director Richard Marks talks with Karin Schut, Director of Vinex and a member of the NMO team, about the RFP they have issued and the approach to the process they have adopted. Is the objective to establish a cross-media currency, to develop a planning tool or a campaign measurement system? They regard the exercise as collaborative across the industry in that they are actively seeking new ideas and alternative approaches to be put forward by the specialist suppliers in their responses.
You can read more about the tender here.
The problems the NMO seeks to address with this tender are faced by the industry world-wide and you will be able to keep on top of current best practice at this year’s asi International Conferences in Nice, France, on November 2nd–4th, details of which will be released soon.
Karin Schut talks with Richard Marks:
You can also listen to the interview by pressing play below or click here.
Subscribe to our RSS feed for automatic updates to our asiCasts.
This asiCast is also available via YouTube, Spotify and iTunes – just click on the icons:
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This beautiful turnkey home offers a quiet retreat to enjoy the gorgeous lake views and sunsets. The interior has been completely updated with new flooring, fresh paint, upgraded heating and air (ductless heat pump), new gutters, new custom interior doors and an updated bathroom. Primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with an attached walk-in closet. The large deck offers a wonderful place for entertaining, BBQ'ing, and bird watching. This home is close to OIT and Skylakes Medical center and is move in ready.
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My two-year-old still uses a pacifier to sleep. I think it’s time to wean him. Is that right?You likely know that young children suck on their fingers, thumbs and pacifiers. From the early months, the sucking action becomes an activity that babies associate with comfort and sleep. Later in life, many toddlers will resort to sucking to unwind after a long day of exploring and growing. Many pacifier babies grow into toddlerhood with a rubber-nipple nighttime routine.
However, for every child there comes a time to pull the plug. The trouble with using a pacifier as a sleep-aid is that their overuse can result in an overbite – the upper teeth protruding far in front of the lower teeth. To see if it’s time for a binky ban, rub your finger along your son’s teeth as he sleeps to check for too-prominent top teeth. If you detect the beginnings of an overbite, it’s time to wean him off this particular bedtime habit.
The best methods for all types of weaning are gradual and involve substitutes. At first, continue letting him drift off to sleep with his pacifier. But one he’s deep in dreamland, ease it out of his mouth. If he has a strong sleep-pacifier association, however, he may need something to help him back to sleep when he wakes in the middle of the night. Introduce some alternative non-oral “pacifiers,” like a cuddly teddy bear or favorite blanket. In time, the stuffed animal should replace the pacifier as your child’s bedtime companion of choice.
Remember, pacifier means “peacemaker.” Artificial pacifiers should be in addition to, not a substitute for, parental nurturing. A person should always be at the other end of a comforting tool. You are your baby’s pacifier in falling asleep; the other pacifiers are an extra help.
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Experiencing Excessive Saliva During Pregnancy
The composition and volume of saliva change during pregnancy.
You may notice that your saliva tastes different and that there is more of it.
Some women experience an annoying relationship between morning sickness and saliva production.
For some, the increase in saliva triggers the nausea; for others, the nausea triggers the saliva.
This excessive saliva during pregnancy usually subsides by the end of the third month.
If the taste bothers you, try sucking on a mint.
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Top 10: Martial Arts
Page 1 of 11From their early days hundreds of years ago to their prevalence on the big screen in the 1970s to their dominance in the UFC, it’s clear that martial arts have always been popular. Mostly developed as a self-defense tool encompassing mental strength, martial arts are practiced by millions of people throughout the world. And although most originated in Asia, they’re hugely popular in North America. That said, here are our top 10 martial arts, judged by the level of esteem attached to each by active martial artists.
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Two areas that continue to be moving targets in today’s aquatics world are the cost to build facilities and the cost to operate them. These costs are critical considerations when making the decision to move forward with a project.
When planning an aquatics facility, several questions need to be answered. The first is, “Who is going to use the facility?” Understanding facility use ultimately determines the type of pools and other amenities needed to create a successful aquatics center, which will impact both the cost to build and operate.
The three main considerations revolve around water depth, water temperature and access. Younger children participating in swimming lessons prefer the water to be shallow and warm to provide a comfortable learning environment. It’s also preferred to have easy access in the form of a ramp entry or grand staircase, which can also be used for staging lessons.
Competitive high school or college swimmers need the pool to be deeper and colder. This provides a safe training environment for athletes who are pushing their limits. Accommodating temperatures and depths appropriate to different users enables programming to encompass swim lessons, competitive swimming and diving practices and events, aquatics therapy sessions, water fitness activities, and family leisure outings — simultaneously.
As more athletes cross train with water fitness components, and more doctors recommend water rehabilitation for injured, obese, diabetic and aging patients, multigenerational aquatic centers must be inclusive of the entire community.
Once the size, type and mix of pools are determined, the design process can start. During this phase, there are several decisions that need to be made that can affect both the initial cost to build, but also the ongoing operational cost.
There are numerous opportunities to incorporate energy conservation, LEED design criteria and sustainable design approaches in aquatics-related facilities. Pool designers and engineers continue to improve innovation in design and systems. Over the past several years, these technologies have become more affordable, more readily available and more prevalent in modern aquatics facilities.
While most of these technologies come with an increased capital investment, they can also provide a return on investment with the savings they provide. Some of the most common energy-saving options today include regenerative-media filtration, high-efficiency heaters, LED pool lights, ultraviolet sanitation, saline chlorinators and the use of pool covers or blankets.
Regenerative media filtration
A regenerative media filter system utilizes technology that has been in the industry for 50 years. The primary reason for the major return of interest in these systems is the reduction in equipment room space requirements and reduced water consumption. A single tank oriented vertically in the filter area can act as the filter system for the entire pool by enclosing hundreds of hollow tubes adhered to a regenerative filter. This single tank can accommodate the same filter area as five or six traditional high-rate sand filters, creating a significant reduction in required mechanical room space.
A typical RMF system may reduce a pool’s water consumption by up to 97 percent. A high-rate sand filtration system’s typical backwash is 5,000 gallons of water per filter in automatic, semi-automatic and manual pressure system operations. By using a regenerative media filter, a typical backwash is only 300 gallons. Other benefits include its effective filtration with 2-to-3-micron removal capacity, and long filter runs that dramatically reduce water, chemical and energy demand.
For cost comparison, a high-rate sand filter on a 25-yard competition pool carries an initial cost of around $32,000, with an annual operating cost of around $4,300. The automatic regenerative media filter’s initial cost is around $56,500, but with an annual operating cost of only $500. Payback is achieved in 6.4 years based on $0.09 per kilowatt for electricity.
A similar-sized recreational pool with a higher turnover rate would face a sand filter cost of around $65,000, with an annual operating cost of about $8,600. The automatic regenerative media filter’s initial cost is around $97,700 for the same pool, but with an annual operating cost of $1,050. In this case, payback would be achieved in 4.3 years based on $0.09 per kW.
High-efficiency direct-fired heating
Direct-fired pool heating technology has dramatically improved in recent years. Improvements in the design of burners as they relate to the integrated heat exchanger have resulted in heater efficiency ratings of 95 percent to 97 percent. Additionally, these new design solutions have increased system durability and longevity, allowing for an extended heater life and reduced maintenance costs.
Underwater pool lights
LED technology is now available for underwater pool lighting. The bulbs provide energy efficiency in operation by utilizing just 70 watts each compared to traditional underwater bulbs that use 500 watts or greater. These energy-efficient bulbs also provide 10 times the life, making them a cost-effective and “green” addition to any pool.
Ultraviolet supplemental sanitation
A UV system may provide a 10 percent reduction in chemical consumption and extend the life of the air handling system by 10 to 15 years. For comparison, a 25-yard competition pool’s UV system costs around $45,700, and annual electrical cost is approximately $2,760 (3.5 kW by 24 hours by 365 days by $0.09). A chemical savings of around $316 may be achieved per year. The recreational pool’s UV system costs around $55,000, and annual electrical cost is approximately $4,340 (5.5 kW by 24 hours by 365 days by $0.09). A chemical savings of around $441 may be achieved per year.
While a direct return on investment is hard to measure, the UV system saves additional costs by protecting other valuable equipment.
On-site chlorine generation
Saline chlorine generators produce chlorine on site and offer an annual savings on pool chemical costs. This pool sanitizing technology also minimizes the necessity for deliveries and handling of chemicals.
Initial cost for a typical 25-yard pool is around $23,000 and includes start-up salt and installation. Depending on local electric costs and historic chemical costs, payback for these systems is typically achieved in three to five years.
There are four major sources of heat loss for swimming pools: evaporation, conduction, convection and radiation. Most of this energy (up to 95 percent) is lost through the water surface. The most efficient way to reduce this form of energy loss is by covering the pool with pool blankets during down times.
As pools lose heat through evaporation, pool heaters must supplement the heat loss. The use of pool blankets mitigates evaporation, retains heat in the water and reduces the demand on pool heaters as they work to maintain operating temperatures. Pool blankets can reduce operating costs in the form of water, heat and chemical losses by as much as 50 percent if used daily for 8- to 10-hour periods.
As an example, a 25-yard competition pool cover has an initial cost of around $9,600, with an energy savings of approximately $8,700 per year. Payback is achieved in about 1.1 years. A similar-sized recreational pool that is kept at a warmer temperature has an initial cost of around $17,600, with an energy savings of approximately $29,800. Payback is achieved in about 0.59 years.
Once you’ve finished planning the facility, there are a few more things to consider related to the cost. One is the time of year you plan to receive bids. If you can get contractors involved early, they can provide more favorable pricing as they work to build up their project list.
For a pool that wants to start construction in May, it’s recommended to have planning documents done by the previous December and start accepting contactor bids in January. Later in the year, contractors and their subs will become booked and will have limited resources to put toward other projects. This often results in higher costs to deliver the same project. The other reason to get contractors involved early is to get ahead of today’s biggest challenge: rising costs and supply issues.
Like most industries, the commercial pool market is experiencing labor shortages and supply issues. Last summer, we heard from several facilities that were not able to get cementitious finish products such as plaster or even grout for tile. And like the automotive industry, microchips play a role in much of today’s equipment. This could continue to create shortages in the future, as other industries are still struggling, too.
A final consideration is the vulnerability of prices in today’s market. With much uncertainty regarding the future supply chain, it’s becoming harder to predict what costs will look like in three or six months. We’ve seen a few companies roll out midyear price increases for the first time in their history, in order to correct for material-cost increases.
Building and operating an aquatics facility is never easy or inexpensive, but improvements in equipment and new technologies introduced to the aquatics market continue to offer more sustainable solutions. When considering an aquatics project, keep in mind both the upfront cost, but also the potential savings afforded by some of the aforementioned solutions. Remember, costs will only go up, so invest now.
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You’re a detective at one of the Los Angeles Police Department’s many divisions, maybe Narcotics, and you’ve made a name for yourself as a hard charger. Bright. Excellent investigative skills. You’ve gained the respect of your fellow detectives, and so your lieutenant has recommended you for one of the department’s cream-of-the-crop squads—the Special Investigation Section, or SIS. Just as every member of the LAPD SWAT team had to first achieve the highest level of performance on the street, the detectives chosen for the SIS must be exemplary.
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You go. You ‘re interviewed. You’re given physical and psychological tests, and you pass. Smile a little. You’re now part of the team. In over 40 years, only 110 candidates for the SIS have made the cut.
What will you get for that honor? Stakeouts. In fact, weeks on stakeouts. Regular people and even most cops don’t do stakeouts, so they don’t understand the pressure they create. In law enforcement, the stakeout is the most stressful, frustrating and dangerous assignment a cop can get. It’s like sitting on an IED for a week at a time. And it’s a huge strain on family life—missed anniversaries, birthdays, holidays. No wonder the divorce rate among elite cops hovers around 85 percent! But don’t worry, most SIS cops are married multiple times. That’s the bad. The good?
The high you feel staking out the worst three-strikers, watching them put on their ski masks and hit a bank. Watching them drive off, thinking they are scot-free. Your heart rate increases, and you feel the cool polymer grip on your Glock 30S rubbing against your side as you pull away from the curb after them.
You and your fellow SIS members follow them away from busy streets, cut them off and finally surround them. It’s The Stop. Your adrenaline pumps. Guns drawn. Bad guys face down on the street. You’ll know one thing when you get home tonight: They can’t hurt anyone anymore. I’ve talked to the detectives at the SIS, and they’ve said there’s no greater high in life.
The Special Investigation Section of the Los Angeles Police Department, an elite tactical squad within the Robbery-Homicide Division, was created in 1965 to be the Detective Division’s equivalent of the SWAT team. It would be tasked with solving the cases the other detective units couldn’t, using plainclothes surveillance methods to track down the city’s most dangerous offenders—terrorists, bank robbers, serial killers and drug dealers—and take them off the street.
“In over 40 years, only 110 candidates for the SIS have made the cut.”
The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is comprised of approximately 110 sworn and civilian personnel in five sections: Robbery, Homicide, Special Assault, Cold Case Homicide and the SIS, each under the supervision of a lieutenant and given the job of investigating high-profile crimes. The primary objective of the SIS, specifically, is to determine if a suspect under investigation by one of the sections is actually connected with a crime, and if so, locate, gather evidence and arrest the suspect.
The way the SIS becomes involved in a case works like this: Divisional detectives throw the unsolvable cases to the SIS—a kidnapping, suspects in a series of bank robberies, or the latest major threat to American cities, a sleeper cell of potential terrorists. In these cases, the detectives have a suspect, but have not been able to amass enough evidence for an arrest. The SIS then sets out to get that evidence, and has a 99-percent success rate in closing those cases. Although primarily assigned to the Robbery-Homicide Division, the SIS detectives are available to any LAPD department entity seeking the surveillance of active criminals.
Guns & Gear
The SIS meets monthly for training sessions because their lives depend on their pistols probably more than any other cop working within the department. While they are constantly looking for new techniques, they are also continually evaluating their duty weapons. Stakeouts on hot suspects require that the SIS detectives carry a concealed handgun sometimes for days at a time. As members of the LAPD, SIS operators are cleared to carry any weapon in any caliber previously approved for LAPD use. That list includes 1911-pattern steel and polymer-framed pistols made by Kimber, Smith & Wesson, Beretta and Glock in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.
While the main force of the LAPD uses the Beretta 92 pistol chambered in 9mm, the SIS has chosen to issue the .45 ACP cartridge for its detectives. While most police pistols are “carried a lot but fired a little,” that is not the case for the SIS because of the nature of their takedowns. They go with Winchester’s .45 ACP, 230-grain, jacketed-hollow-point Ranger T-Series ammo because they need maximum firepower and, more importantly, maximum stopping power, such as when they move in on heavily armed bank robbers. The possibility of injuries to civilians is increased the longer the engagement ensues. The terrible North Hollywood shootout had street cops and their 9mms unable to take out the up-armored bad guys. That shootout was ended by a few well-placed, 230-grain .45 bullets.
The primary sidearm for the SIS is the Glock 21. This is the gun that is fully stoked with 14 rounds (13 plus one in the chamber) and holstered on the front of the detective’s raid vest. The raid vest is usually locked in the trunk of the unmarked car along with a Benelli M4 12-gauge shotgun and either a Colt LE6920 or an HK416 5.56mm NATO rifle. If the stakeout goes sideways and the detective can’t get to his heavy armament, he has to engage the bad guys with whatever weapon is on his body, so it’s standard operating procedure in the SIS to carry more than one concealed handgun.
SIS detectives have been known to carry a compact .45 ACP pistol in an inside-the-waistband holster and one or two hideout subcompacts like the Glock 36 or S&W 457 (or even .38 Special S&W 442 or 649 wheelguns or the S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 in .380 ACP) in an ankle rig. Sitting in a stakeout car for days at a time makes you appreciate your gun and holster fit, and the detectives are free to buy additional guns as long as they are on the approved list.
One detective told me, “When your life depends on carrying a concealed handgun, you either get your clothes to fit the gun or get the gun to fit the clothes.” SIS team members are always looking for the thinnest, lightest carry gun with the fewest sharp edges and projections. Last year the department approved a new pistol, the subcompact Glock 30S for concealed carry. The SIS had a hand in the creation of this new, lighter Glock by requesting a backup gun with a slimmer slide than the Glock 30 that could be reloaded with the same 13-round magazine of .45 ACP ammunition of their main Glock 21.
The SIS uses surveillance methods it has refined over the last four-plus decades. Once they have a target, they set up a mobile stakeout of the criminal suspects using disguises and unmarked cars so that they can stay on them 24/7 for days and even weeks and months until the suspect commits another crime. Only then will the SIS detectives pull on their tactical vests and move in, apprehending the suspects as they leave the scene of the crime.
While many have asked why the SIS doesn’t move in when it’s clear that suspects are going to commit a crime, the answer is simple: With their method, there’s no question of the suspects being guilty or not. At the same time, clearly guilty men and women suddenly facing an armed tactical squad rarely come in “quietly,” and what are called “hot takedowns” often become active firefights.
For a squad that tops out with only two-dozen active members, now including two female detectives, the SIS killed 34 suspects between 1965 and 1998. This has not won them any fans in the very liberal Los Angeles area media, even though no member of the SIS has ever been charged with a crime or suspended from duty in connection with a shooting. So the SIS shuns the media attention of its more famous brother tactical unit, the LAPD SWAT team.
The SIS keeps the details of its methods a closely guarded secret even from other police units, and is even headquartered in a location separate from the rest of the LAPD. In the 1990s, the LAPD even denied that such an organization existed. The SIS attributes its success to that secrecy, and you cannot argue with the results. It has closed some impressive cases in the City of Los Angeles: the Alphabet Bomber, the Freeway Strangler and comedian Bill Cosby’s son Ennis’ murderer, to name a few. Delta Force and the Navy SEALS, the military’s best, come to be trained by SIS in surveillance methods.
Today, the Special Investigation Section is facing many new challenges from different directions, from new LAPD higher-ups having problems dealing with the massive overtime bills to the constant drumbeat of an anti-police, pro-criminal media. On top of that, Los Angeles, as a major port and air terminus, is seeing more organized, well armed criminal activity and drug smuggling than every before. The SIS can now be called in to gathering evidence on suspected terror cells and human traffickers. With its constant training, surveillance technologies and constantly improving firepower, the SIS remains on the cutting edge of tactical detective work.
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Photographing things for people has always been about more than the subject at hand to me. Often said perhaps but as I see it, telling visual stories plays hand in hand with traveling, seeing new things and meeting people. I see it as a visual language that opens new conversations in far away places and records them onto film or into pixels.
One such fresh dialogue to me was a call to visit a world made of wood for a couple of days – from the ground to the sawblade and then on to the start of a new chapter in a living room or city skyline. Seeing this natural material nurtured, managed and traded in a the life cycle of a tree was eye opening and a conversation I was both privileged to see and shan’t take for granted again when I see a hand made dining table or a weatherproof supermarket exterior cladding.
These photographs illustrate a brief snippet of the long journey this material makes from seed to structure.
My script for the day was the workings of Sussex based English Woodlands Timber, and a sawmill up the road in Helmdon.
Seated in his command module overlooking and orchestrating the violent and yet delicate manouvering and slicing of huge logs, Steve Blackwell has been in this driving seat directing the traffic for decades. In a depleted landscape of such talents his is the only UK independent professional hardwood sawmill delivering a precise slice of your round timber to tolerances more akin to CNC machining aluminium components in engineering projects like architecture or car manufacturing.
It was a noisy place to spend your days and one with a familiar smell of heavy machinery and it’s oils that reminded me instantly of the most notable thing that bicycle factories all have in common. Growing up in London near Heathrow I became able to block out the white noise of a city and it’s daily arrivals and departures early on in life, but here was the reason those little orange ear plugs that seem a luxury on a train journey really exist. There’s nothing romantic about the sound a huge blade gnawing through heavy matter be it stone, steel or wood, but once ear plugged, visually it’s incredible. Seemingly whole tree trunks would be cradled and swung into a rolling path where neat and precise slices would be peeled off by a huge undulating fin, then drop neatly in a small cloud of sawdust and be taken away and stacked like huge slices of toast awaiting a buttering and marmalade. It was a brutal, violent ballet of creation from a natural source and it was mesmeric to watch.
Ear plugs removed, the next day back in Sussex sitting in the heart of the South Downs that were home to my two wheels for a couple of decades, I visited English Woodlands Timber – a sawmill that began making rifle butts from beech for Lee Enfield in the early 1940s in these hills. This was a familiar backdrop of long days in the saddle to me. Many a time I had drunk from the tap outside these fences and now it was time to breathe the inner workings of all those neatly stacked piles of timber drying in the open air, some of which had made their way from yesterday’s ballet for their next performance here.
Air drying, kiln drying, cutting, machining, packing and stacking ready for the next stage of everything from architectural structure to furniture making. This part of a timber’s journey was hands on in a respectful and in a way caring fashion compared with the necessary but aural violence of the previous scene.
Amongst the high tech equipment carrying out precision engineering of wooden stock, there was something reassuringly traditional about seeing a woodworker’s pencil and a hand tape measure still having role to play in this theatre of mechanised nature. Cranes, trucks, industrial saw blades and a little pencil being sharpened by hand with a penknife. It was almost poetic to see industry hand signed by a man with a pencil and a ruler. Somehow it brought all this mechanisation down to earth and into a living room.
At the end of a long day made of wood there was just room enough left for my usual preference to make a portrait of the humans pulling the strings. And when possible, their dogs.
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AuntMinnie.com presents the next article in an ongoing series highlighting notable mobile apps in radiology. In this installment, we take a look at A k-Space Odyssey, an iOS app designed to facilitate understanding of k-space, the mathematical abstraction that connects MRI scan parameters with the clinical image. With the app, users can adjust MR scan parameters and immediately see the effect of those changes on clinical images.
To learn more about A k-Space Odyssey, we chatted recently with the app's developer, Eltjo Haselhoff, PhD, product marketing manager for MRI at Philips Healthcare. Haselhoff developed the app in his spare time.
AuntMinnie: What inspired you to create this app?
Haselhoff: This app goes back more than 20 years ago, when I had just started my first job in MRI. To better understand the intricacies of what MR physicists call k-space, I wrote a simple program for the PC. It allowed me to adjust basic MR scan parameters, such as scan percentage and field-of-view, and immediately see the result on the corresponding MR image. Just playing about with this program turned out to be extremely insightful, and it helped me significantly to understand the concepts of MRI scanning in great depth.
I shared the program with friends, and it found its way to several universities where it was soon embraced as a teaching tool for students. Interestingly, I recently learned that even after all these years, the original program is still being used for the [cardiac MR] courses at Leeds University in the U.K.! Two years ago, I was fascinated by the incredible advances in smartphone technology and decided to learn iOS programming, which became one of my spare-time activities. And since to my knowledge no one had ever made a new version of my original MRI simulator, it ended up high on my to-do list.
What problem does the app solve or make easier to handle?
This app helps you understand complex aspects of MRI. MRI is a complex technology because, unlike other medical imaging modalities such as ultrasound, x-ray, or CT, there is no intuitive or easy-to-understand mechanism that links its operating principles to the resulting clinical image. A good understanding of MRI requires knowledge of a branch of mathematics called Fourier analysis. Unfortunately, Fourier analysis cannot be explained by hand-waving arguments; it needs to be studied in quite some depth before it even starts to make sense.
Typically, only engineers, mathematicians, and physicists get the chance to gain adequate knowledge of Fourier analysis during their academic education. This app, however, allows any user to develop a good feeling for the concepts, simply because it immediately shows what happens both in k-space and in the clinical image when you adjust MR scan parameters. In addition, the integrated help pages provide extensive explanations in simple wording, including comparisons with common phenomena that are based on the same principles as those that happen in k-space. This makes the app good for self-study, but from past experience I know it will also make an excellent teaching tool for MRI courses.
Who is the target audience, and how do you envision the app will be used?
I honestly think anyone working in the field of MRI will enjoy this app. Even experienced MRI professionals can learn from it and will be surprised when they use the built-in camera function and see what the k-space of common objects and patterns looks like, and how images can dramatically change by manipulation of the frequency domain. Sometimes the beta tests almost turned into a kind of Pokémon hunt, to see who could make a picture with the most remarkable k-space! It certainly surprised me many times.
However, the app will be of particular interest to radiology students, or to those who want to be MRI operators or MRI application specialists, and of course to anyone who teaches MRI classes. You can easily connect your iPhone to a beamer or a large TV screen so that you can give a live demo to a large audience while you tell your story. It will save you a lot of preparation time.
What are the app's most important features?
The app allows you to change MRI scan parameters and immediately see the effect on the corresponding MR image. You can choose one of the clinical cases that come with the app, or any image in your iPhone's photo album. You can also use the iPhone's camera to grab MR images straight from an actual MRI scanner console. Just like its predecessor, the app allows users to set basic parameters such as scan percentage, field-of-view, and half scan; activate high-pass and low-pass filters; and add noise and radiofrequency disturbances.
However, thanks to 20 years of advances in digital technology, the app now also includes parameters for modern MRI methods such as turbo imaging, parallel imaging, and dynamic MR angiography with keyhole acquisition. The performance of the app is impressive; on the latest iPhones it can easily reconstruct over 500 MR images per second at full resolution (256 x 256) so that it can even perform radial and spiral reconstruction of a beating heart -- in real time! Because you can continuously adjust all scan parameters, the app provides a fun and very educational experience.
How many users do you currently have for the app?
The app was released only recently, without any marketing budget, and is currently approaching 1,000 users worldwide. I am convinced it will reach many more users soon.
What are your future plans for the app? Are there any new features or content in the works? Do you have any plans to develop a version for Android?
I think that as a teaching tool the app is already pretty mature in its current form. The camera function is particularly useful as it allows you to create your own album with favorite MR images or geometrical images, which creates a lot of flexibility. One of the next updates will include an extended collection of clinical and geometric images and additional dynamic cases, such as a cardiac MR cine acquisition with a tagging grid.
Maybe I will also implement more advanced MRI techniques, such as motion compensation methods. I can imagine how you could shake your phone to simulate arbitrary patient motion, and then the app could demonstrate how motion compensation techniques such as MultiVane [from Philips] can help reduce image artifacts. Since these are more complex reconstruction methods, I will probably have to integrate the help pages in an interactive way, so that users are actively guided through the story rather than just left alone with it.
Another aspect that is worth exploring is to add MR tissue relaxation dynamics, explaining the T1 and T2/T2* parameters and how you can use repetition time and echo time to manipulate tissue contrasts. With such an addition, the app would basically cover all essentials of MR imaging.
Regarding an Android version, I will not put any effort into that because it was already created by one of my colleagues. The app is called k-Spapp and you can find it on Google Play.
Have you developed any other apps, or do you plan to?
I have created several other apps, most of which have been distributed so far only to a restricted audience. However, it's big fun and I am getting pretty good at it, so rest assured that I will create many more apps in the future. Smartphones have turned into amazingly powerful computers these days, and I am convinced they will drive a whole new era in medical imaging technology, first in education and later also in diagnostics.
A k-Space Odyssey can be downloaded for free from the iTunes Store.
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Well... Being stuck at home with a toddler during quarantine is sure not easy, but we are doing the best we can to keep her busy while getting work done and staying healthy.
We're missing our family & friends so much, our outings and of course our everyday classes at "Happy Baby".
"Happy Baby" has started virtual classes and even though it's pretty hard to keep her concentrated for 45min, I still try! I know I only post great photos of her (that are super challenging to take by the way!), but yes, she also screams, cries, climbs on the table, tries to close the laptop at least every minute, pours water everywhere... and yet, I still managed to take this photo with my iphone last week. ha! :)
All the virtual classes are donation-based so if you'd like to help them and make a donation, you can do it via Venmo @happybabyLA or Paypal at firstname.lastname@example.org
Thank you for your support and stay healthy. <3
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Home Birth Risk Factors — Things Which Can Make You Transfer To Hospital
Although homebirth is safe, there are always home birth risk factors which can make you transfer to hospital. To begin with, there are certain conditions which can make certain pregnancies being categorized as high risk. In this kind of situation, you should consult your midwife, and see whether you can still have a homebirth with your high risk condition.
However, there are conditions which are only detectable later on during labor which are genuine home birth risk factors. In this situation, sometimes, a midwife has to transfer you to hospital for further treatment.
Here are the home birth risk factors I am talking about:
A midwife may transfer you to the hospital if you request for it. Usually she offers a transfer if you have a long labor, are in much pain and look very exhausted. In the hospital, she may request an epidural or other pain relief for you so that you can have a break from the pain.
This is a condition where the cord protrudes from the uterus in front of the baby. In this situation, the cord is compressed because of the baby’s head pressing down. Hence the oxygen supply to the baby becomes restricted. This condition is dangerous and requires an emergency cesarian.
In a homebirth, once the condition is detected, your midwife will try to keep the cord from being compressed by the baby’s head while waiting for a transfer to a hospital for an emergency cesarian.
It is worth to note that this situation can arise both in hospital and other out-of-hospital birth facilities and can be fatal in either situation. Your odd of experiencing this home birth risk factor goes up if you fall into these high-risk categories: breech or transverse lie baby, small baby, and polyhydramnios (when you have an excessive of amniotic fluid).
Long second stage of labor (pushing stage)
Lack of progress of second stage of labor can be an indication for homebirth transfer if a midwife has tried everything she could to deliver the baby. At the hospital, an obstetrician may assist by using forceps or vacuum. Alternatively, an emergency c-section might be scheduled if it gets too difficult.
Post-partum hemorrhage is one of the common childbirth risk factors. If post-partum hemorrhage occurs in a homebirth, then a midwife will try to stop it by stimulating the uterus to contract. She can either manually rub the lower stomach to compress the uterus, encourage the baby to suckle or administer a drug which causes the uterus to contract.
In case of hemorrhage in which placenta is not detaching, the same drug can be administered to stimulate contraction of the uterus and placenta detachment.
The resuscitation techniques which are usually used as a first resort at the hospital and can be carried out safely at home are:
- 1. stimulating the baby manually by rubbing the skin vigorously.
- 2. suctioning the nose and mouth to remove mucus found in the baby’s airways.
- 3. giving oxygen using a bag and a mask.
These three techniques usually resolve the situation.
However, if these do not resolve the breathing, then the baby has to be transferred to hospital for further treatment. In worst situation, the baby may have to be hooked up to a ventilator at a hospital.
Cord in baby’s neck (nuchal cord)
Nuchal cord is quite a common home birth risk factor. In most cases, however, the cord is not tight, hence enabling the baby to be born vaginally. A midwife can unloop the cord as the baby’s body is descending, or loosen the cord to let the baby to be born through the loop. In other instance, she may cut the loop as the baby is descending.
However, if the cord is very tight, the baby would not descend. In this situation, a baby may show a distress as indicated by a decrease in the heartbeat. If the distress continues, then the mom has to be transferred to a hospital for a c-section.
If the home treatment does not help, then it’s time to go to hospital for further treatment, either by drug administration via an IV, blood transfusion or even operation in the case of non-detaching placenta. However, it is worth to note that a homebirther is significantly less likely to get a postpartum hemorrhage because of several reason:
– homebirthers are usually not of high-risk category who are more likely to get a post-partum haemorrhage.
– the risk of having a postpartum hemorrhage increases with intervention, such as labor induction and assisted delivery. You will get none of those at home.
– a homebirther and a midwife are more likely to make an extra effort prenatally to minimize or eliminate potential complication/ home birth risk, including preventing hemorrhage from happening. This can be achieved by eating nutritious food, avoiding junk food, smoking, and alcohol, or ensuring to get necessary vitamin and mineral in form of supplements
Baby needs resuscitation
In case of the baby needing resuscitation, all homebirth midwives are required to have a training in newborn resuscitation and they carry their resuscitation equipment all the time in homebirth. Therefore, a midwife will know what to do in this emergency situation and has the means to administer help.
Shoulder dystocia is a condition where the shoulders are still stuck inside the mother after the head is born. This situation is dangerous because the baby cannot breathe with the lung until it’s born. At the same time, it may not get oxygen from the cord because the cord can be compressed in this situation.
Whether this situation arises at home or at a hospital, the treatments are the same, which is using maneouvres to free the shoulder. The most important thing to do when faced with this emergency is changing the mother’s position to give more room for the shoulder to descend. Two good position for this kind of situation are:
- 1. on-all-fours position.
- 2. position where the mom places the knees under her armpits.
These home birth risk factors may sound scary to you. But you could be faced with these risk factors at a hospital too. In fact, some of the intervention at a hospital increases the chance of these risk factors to happen. In addition, for some of the home birth risk factors, a homebirth midwife can offer the same treatment you would have got from a hospital. Finally, while some of the home birth risk requires transfer to hospital , none of them occurs suddenly. Even if you require an emergency c-section, you will get there in time.
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Board Governance Committee
Campaign Steering Committee
Germana has been volunteering with Austin Pets Alive! since 2009. She also served as Volunteer Director from 2011-2015. Germana received a BBA and a master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked in various financial management roles, focusing on high-growth tech companies. In the years she's been volunteering and fostering for Austin Pets Alive!, Germana has seen amazing growth and progress in its No Kill mission and is thrilled to be part of such an amazing organization.
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Javier was very professional and friendly. I was kept apprised of the process the entire time. The work looks great.
I truly appreciated the thoroughness and the well thought out cost savings for my car repair. Thank you for everything!
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Erik Zapata did an excellent job as my service advisor! I was very pleased with his professionalism and attention to detail regarding my car repairs.
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Good communication for status updates!
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Auto Finance News is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2020 DEMOvation Challenge, which will take place at the Auto Finance Innovation Summit on March 10-11 at the Omni San Diego.
The 4th annual DEMOvation Challenge offers startups 5-years-old or younger the opportunity to showcase their technology in front of a wide audience of auto lending and leasing executives during the two-day innovation event.
Technology startups with an eye toward auto finance are invited to fill out this short survey to be considered by the Auto Finance News editorial team for a DEMOvation slot. Startups are required to present a live demo at the event.
The Auto Finance Innovation Summit is part of Auto Finance Accelerate, a three-day event that includes the Auto Finance Sales & Marketing Summit, and dives into the strategies and knowledge needed to enhance your company’s auto finance sales, marketing, and innovation. Register before Friday, January 31st to save with early registration rates. Visit www.AutoFinanceAccelerate.com to learn more.
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The nation's average price of unleaded gasoline reversed six weeks of rising prices and fell 3.4 cents to $2.453 per gallon for the week ending March 16, according to federal data.
Gasoline now costs $1.094 less than it did a year ago, and fell in eight of nine regions tracked by the U.S. Department of Energy. The sharpest decline came on the West Coast where the price fell 6.6 cents to $3.116. The price rose 5.6 cents to $2.288 in the Rocky Mountain region.
Prices also fell in the states as tracked in the AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report. California remained at the top of that list at $3.369 per gallon with Hawaii ($3.141) also above the $3-per-gallon level. Gasoline in nine other states costs at least $2.50 per gallon. Four states have gasoline cheaper than $2.20, including Alabama ($2.189), Tennessee ($2.188), Indiana ($2.187), and South Carolina ($2.14).
Meanwhile, the average price of a gallon of diesel fuel fell 2.7 cents to $2.917. Diesel now costs $1.086 less than it did a year ago.
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We're The Original Wooden Duck Company.
Or as our friends call us, DCUK.
Every DCUK original is hand carved from bamboo root and carefully painted individually, making each one unique. Arriving with their own name tag, each character who passes our smile and quality tests receives a DCUK Pin - our visible promise of a gift of exceptional quality and charm.
Our friendly trade team would love to talk to you about the benefits of offering DCUK characters to your customers. They can clarify the best stock combinations and price packages, share retail customer insights - and provide access to engaging visuals and display assets.
Feel free to give us a call on 01803 866 316 to discuss options or to get some advice - just ask to speak to Louise. You can also request a quick visit from Jeff, our UK Sales Manager. He's on hand to share samples, point of sale, and recommend sales ideas.
You can also request access to our trade website at dcuktrade.com, or email us at email@example.com.
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10th December 2014 | Mumbai | Investment Banking
The Board of Directors of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (“Kotak”) and the Board of Directors of ING Vysya Bank Ltd (“ING Vysya”) have approved an all-stock amalgamation of ING Vysya with Kotak.
The amalgamation is subject to the approval of the shareholders of Kotak and ING Vysya respectively, Reserve Bank of India under the Banking Regulation Act, the Competition Commission of India and such other regulatory approvals as may be required.
Upon obtaining all approvals, when the merger becomes effective, ING Vysya will merge with Kotak. Shareholders of ING Vysya will receive shares of Kotak in exchange of shares in ING Vysya at the approved share exchange (“swap”) ratio. All shareholders of Kotak and ING Vysya will participate thereafter in the (merged) Kotak business. All ING Vysya branches and employees will become Kotak branches and employees.
ING Vysya shareholders will receive 725 shares in Kotak for 1,000 shares of ING Vysya. This exchange ratio indicates an implied price of Rs.790 for each ING Vysya share based on the average closing price of Kotak shares during one month to November 19, 2014, which is a 16% premium to a like measure of ING Vysya market price. The proposed merger would result in issuance of approximately 15.2% of the equity share capital of the merged Kotak.
Avendus Capital provided a Fairness Opinion to Kotak on the share exchange ratio.
About Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) offers complete retail financial solutions for varied customer requirements. The Savings Bank Account goes beyond the traditional role of savings, and provides a wide range of services through a comprehensive suite of investment services and other transactional conveniences like Online Shopping, Bill Payments, ASBA, Netc@rd, ActivMoney (Automatic TD sweep-in and Sweep-out) etc. Kotak’s Jifi, a first-of-its-kind fully integrated Social Bank Account, redefines digital banking by seamlessly incorporating social networking platforms like Twitter and Facebook with mainstream banking. KayPay, the world’s first bank agnostic payment product for Facebook users enables millions of bank account holders transfer money to each other at any hour of the day or night, without the need of net banking, or knowing various bank account related details of the payee.
KMBL also offers an Investment Account where Mutual Fund investments are recorded and can be viewed in a consolidated fashion across fund houses & schemes. Further, the Bank offers loan products such as Home Loans, Personal Loans, Commercial Vehicle Loans, etc. Keeping in mind the diverse needs of the business community, KMBL offers comprehensive business solutions that include Current Account, Trade Services, Cash Management Services and Credit facilities.
For more information, please visit company’s website at http://www.kotak.com
About ING Vysya Bank
ING Vysya Bank Ltd is a premier private sector bank with retail, private and wholesale banking platforms that serve over two million customers. With over 80 years of history in India and leveraging ING’s global financial expertise, the bank offers a broad range of innovative and 5 established products and services, across its 573 branches. The Bank, which has close to 10,000 employees, is also listed in Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. ING Vysya Bank was ranked among top 5 Most Trusted Brands among private sector banks in India in the Economic Times Brand Equity – Nielsen survey 2011.
ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank and holds significant stakes in listed insurers NN Group NV and Voya Financial, Inc. ING Bank’s 53,000 employees offer retail and commercial banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
About Avendus Capital
Avendus Capital is a leading financial services firm which provides customized solutions in the areas of financial advisory, equity capital markets, wealth management and alternative asset management. The firm relies on its extensive track record, in-depth domain understanding and knowledge of the economic and regulatory environment, to offer research based solutions to its clients that include institutional investors, corporations and high net worth individuals/families. In recent years, Avendus Capital has consistently been ranked among the leading corporate finance advisors in India and has emerged as the advisor of choice for cross-border M&A deals, having closed around 40 cross-border transactions in the past 5 years. Avendus PE Investment Advisors manages funds raised from its investors by investing in public markets, while Avendus Wealth Management caters to investment advisory and portfolio management needs of Family offices and Ultra High Networth Individuals / families, spanning all asset classes. Headquartered in Mumbai, the firm has offices in New Delhi and Bangalore.
Avendus Capital, Inc (US) and Avendus Capital (UK) Pvt. Ltd. located in New York and London respectively are wholly owned subsidiaries offering M&A and Private Equity syndication services to clients in the respective regions. Avendus Capital, Inc. (US) also provides wealth management services to clients in select jurisdictions in USA.
For more information, please visit www.avendus.com
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Digital & Technology
Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LYNK Logistics Limited. LYNK will continue to operate as an independent business post the acquisition led by Co-founder and CEO, Shekhar Bhende.
Avendus acted as the sole financial advisor to LYNK and its shareholders on this transaction.
Founded in 2015 by Abinav Raja and Shekhar Bhende, LYNK is one of India’s largest tech-driven FMCG retail distribution companies. LYNK enables leading FMCG brands to grow their retail presence through its network of 100,000+ retail stores across the top 8 cities of India. The company has demonstrated strong performance, growing 2.5x year-on-year with improved profitability. LYNK leverages a proprietary, integrated technology platform to power the entire retail distribution value chain across warehousing, inventory management and logistics operations.
With this acquisition, Swiggy enters India’s food and grocery retail market, which is amongst the world’s largest and fastest growing, estimated to be > USD 570 billion in size and expected to grow at 8% year-on-year. LYNK works with leading FMCG brands as an authorized distributor, connecting them to retail stores and offering a one stop solution to achieve their sales and growth goals. Further, leveraging its proprietary technology stack, LYNK offers faster order to delivery turnaround and improved on-the-shelf availability through better fill rates to retail stores enabling them to increase sales and serve their customers better. Post acquisition, LYNK will leverage Swiggy’s strength in technology and logistics to rapidly scale their existing platform.
“I am excited to have the LYNK team join Swiggy. LYNK is uniquely positioned in the retail distribution space with their brand-first, tech-led operating model and has demonstrated success with multiple FMCG brands. Our experience in supply chain and logistics gives Swiggy the unique opportunity to help LYNK scale up their offerings and empower retailers to serve their customers better,” said Sriharsha Majety, CEO, Swiggy.
“Over the last few years, we have focused squarely on helping FMCG brands to meet their retail ambitions. Given our rapid growth, we believe we are uniquely placed to lead the digitization of retail distribution in India. With Swiggy, we now hope to further accelerate our growth and double down on the tremendous opportunity before us. We are deeply encouraged by our interactions with Swiggy; both companies have an innate builder bias and I look forward to working together,” said Shekhar Bhende, Co-founder, LYNK.
“LYNK is disrupting the brand-to-kirana distribution by digitizing and organizing the traditional FMCG distribution supply chain. Swiggy’s ecosystem and extensive experience in supply chain and logistics, coupled with a strong team, will help bolster LYNK’s journey in becoming the leading kirana commerce platform in the country. We believe that such synergistic M&A transactions will increasingly drive strategic value unlocking and growth opportunities for tech companies,” added Varun Gupta, Managing Director, Digital and Technology Investment Banking, Avendus Capital.
Avendus Group is a leading financial services firm with presence in the areas of Investment Banking, Institutional Equities, Wealth Management, Credit Solutions and Asset Management. Established in 1999 in Mumbai, India, Avendus is today present in 11 cities across India, US, UK and Singapore. Avendus partners with the Indian entrepreneur ecosystem to provide differentiated solutions that enable clients to meet their strategic aspirations.
Avendus Capital, the investment banking arm, is consistently ranked among the top investment banks in the country on the back of its in-depth domain understanding and a best in the class track record of domestic and cross-border transactions. Avendus’ wide range of clients is testimony to its ability to serve its corporates throughout their life cycle – from growth stage funding to large-sized transactions and M&A advisory.
Avendus Capital Inc located in New York is an Avendus Group entity offering M&A and Private Equity syndication services to clients in the US.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- A) Do you also sell to private individuals?
Yes, we also sell to private individuals, you do not need to have a VAT number. A Tax Code is sufficient and there is no minimum order amount required. However, consider that for orders of less than € 250 or those shipped to Sardinia, smaller islands or disadvantaged locations, a shipping fee will be added.
- B) Who should I contact for more information on the products and the cost of the items?
For more information and product prices, you can fill out the contact form online or send a fax to +39 0825 1806914 specifying the code and description of the product for which you’d like additional information. You can also contact us by phone at +39 0825 1806922, where our qualified staff will give you all the information requested.
- C) How can I request a paper catalogue?
To request a catalogue, simply fill in the contact form online by entering the applicant’s data: address – street and number – postcode – city – and telephone contact. The catalogue is sent FREE of charge. In addition, all the information on new items that have not yet been added to the catalogue and are present on this site can also be sent via e-mail (if requested).
- D) Can I request a consultation to learn about the procedure to follow to open a nursery/pre-school – baby-parking/playroom?
Yes, you can receive consultancy by filling out the contact form online or by contacting us at +39 0825 1806922
- E) How can I request a quote?
To request a quote, simply fill in the contact form online, contact us at +39 0825 1806922 or send a fax to +39 0825 1806914 and our sales department will reply as soon as possible. The request for a quote is free of charge, does not involve any obligation to purchase and is not binding for the customer.
- F) Design Request
You can request the design of interior spaces by filling out the contact form online or by contacting us by phone at +39 0825 1806922. The cost is calculated based on the square metres of the spaces. If the project is confirmed with the purchase of the relative furniture, you will be reimbursed for the design cost.
- G) How long does it take to deliver the goods?
The items ordered are delivered by our courier. Delivery times are: – one week for products in stock, – two to four weeks for products not available in stock. It is also possible to deliver the ordered goods to an address other than the billing address, specifying the address when ordering.
- H) Is it possible to return goods?
Of course, goods can be returned and also replaced, or you can obtain a refund which, however, will be issued after checking the returned goods. For further clarifications or information, don’t hesitate to contact us at the telephone numbers indicated above. Our staff is at your complete disposal. Best Regards.
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Folks pulled off "Projection Strange Fruit" in Portland Maine in support of the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act.
"Strange Fruit" is a poem written as a protest against lynching by Jewish-American writer, Abel Meeropol and made popular by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone.
Southern trees bear a strange fruit
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees
Pastoral scene of the gallant south
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh
Here is a fruit for the crows to pluck
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop
Here is a strange and bitter crop
“At least 4,742 people, predominantly African Americans, were reported lynched in the United States between 1882 and 1968. Ninety-nine percent of all perpetrators of lynching escaped from punishment…”
Contact these Senators and demand they pass the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act!
Note from our activists on the the ground: The second projection incorporated audio as a major component. There are some changes to make to this media. Still experimenting and need to look into an speaker system. The goal is to project this onto a screen tied to trees in Deering Oaks Park in Portland Maine. I will coordinate with BLM Portland Maine and other local groups supporting BLM.
Projections read "At Least 4,742 People, Mostly African Americans, Were Reported Lynched In The United States Between 1882 and 1968" "Anti Lynching Legislation Failed In The US Senate 200 Times", and "The Anti Lynching Act Is Stalled In The Senate By Two White Men From Kentucky".
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Updated: Jul 8, 2021
The hurry up and wait process! Saturday mid morning Rudy surprised us with early arrivals. 7 healthy red puppies! All absolutely stunning, can't wait for eyes to open! Today they got their tails and dewclaws done. Not a very fun process but a necessary evil. After working at a veterinary clinic for the past 5 years I can't tell you how many cases of torn dewclaws we have seen from them not being removed as puppies and it is a very simple procedure that they don't even remember or cry about (at least not after a quick pinch and scrape). Some may argue that it's better to leave them because it helps them get up under themselves better, but in reality they cause more issues than they may solve by leaving them intact when they really serve no purpose. The nails can not even naturally trim them selves because they never touch the ground. But they are good at scratching you and tearing holes in your clothes if they ever get caught up in them! Docking tails is the breed standard. I like to leave enough nub so you can still grab the tail head to do temperature readings and or rear-end cleaning. Leaving absolutely no tail can lead to bowel issues later so we like to leave just enough that your pooch can still cover up! If folks prefer a full tail, all we ask is that your choice puppy is paid in full. Tail docking has a very short window once puppies are born. They are done between the ages of 3-5 days old without anesthetics. Anything after that would call for the puppy to undergo full anesthesia which can be harmful at a young age and often has to wait and be done during spay/neuter time if you want to save money and combine the procedures.
Now the fun begins! Loving puppies, dreading them getting sick, constant sanitizing, and hoping they all find wonderful homes!
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Preventive Dentistry is the process of keeping your teeth clean and healthy. There are a number of activities that are part of preventive dentistry. They include:
This is a big part of dental health. Flossing removes any food particles that may be trapped in the spaces between the teeth. You should always make sure to grind the right way.
One of the activities you should do in preventive dentistry is to eat foods and fruits that provide nutrients that are good for your teeth. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Fruits are a great source of vitamins that are good for your teeth.
Comprehensive Patient Exams
Good health involves both physical and mental wellbeing. Physical wellbeing is as dependent on any other form of health as the state of an individual’s oral health. Thus, we provide thorough exams and take a holistic approach to the prevention of diseases and the growth of disease-causing agents in the oral cavity. Our thorough exams include various procedures that are aimed at ensuring all aspects of your oral health are covered. This will involve questions about your dental history, any surgeries, cosmetic or otherwise, complaints, pain, the purpose of visit, etc. The goal is to ensure accurate diagnosis and maintain or restore good oral health.
Sometimes called “the recall” or “recare” exams, recall exams are central to overall oral health. Dental check-ups, another name for recalls, are central to continued oral health and we ensure we schedule regular appointments for patients after every consultation. The recalls are not just for those who have had a procedure done. We provide care services to all patients, especially during scheduled cleaning appointments in order to kill multiple birds with one stone. These periodic evaluations are patient-specific, inexpensive, not to be avoided and generally painless.
Fissure Sealant for Kids
Fissure sealants or dental sealants are plastic coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of the teeth against the bacteria and plaque that cause cavities. They are mainly applied to the grooves of the posterior teeth: premolars and molars, where caries is often produced. You will find that most of the decay that occurs in children and adolescents occurs on these surfaces of the teeth. The use of this coating protects the chewing surfaces of the germs, as well as the foods that adhere to the grooves of these teeth. The best way to protect your child’s permanent teeth is to use dental sealant. Adults can also take advantage of this.
The sealant application process is relatively simple and does not require drilling or removing the structure of the teeth. The whole process can take several minutes for each tooth. Sealants are capable of withstanding normal chewing pressures. The sealant generally remains intact for 5-10 years and until the sealant remains on the surface of your tooth, it will not decompose; You can request the second application only a few years after consulting your dentist.
Getting your teeth cleaned twice a year helps prevent gum disease. During a professional dental cleaning, it’s easy for your dentist to detect early signs of problems such as broken fillings and fractures. Tooth polishing also removes bacteria from the surface of your teeth. Polishing is both cosmetic and healthy. While it certainly can significantly improve the look of your teeth, it also removes unwanted plaque and biofilm, to create healthy gums. Polishing is very important because it is more difficult for food debris and bacteria to attach to a polished surface.
Contact our office to book your cleaning if your gums are bleeding or puffy.
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ALL PRICES ARE LISTED IN AUSTRALIAN, US DOLLARS, UK POUNDS or EURO'S and can be changed by our currency converter which appears in the upper right hand corner of our home page.
We accept Master Card, Visa, (American Express) and PayPal. Please note if you are finalising with a card, your card statement will state payment has been made to Destni Pty Ltd, which is our parent company.
The security and increasing total acceptance of credit card payment for web transactions leads us to list this as the simple efficient system of payment.
If you have an objection to this method, and sincerely wish to purchase, please contact us by e-mail or phone and we will make alternative arrangements.
When you have completed all of your shopping, simply fill out and submit the online order form including your credit card number and expiration date.
Shipping rates are variable, if applicaable, mail and shipping charges will be listed before your final checkout. You will then receive an Order Confirmation Number to which you can refer to for tracking purposes. Please include your day time and night time phone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you with any questions regarding your order.
In the event that we are unable to fulfill a product(s) in your order, we will contact you regarding a replacement, provide you with a store credit which can be used on your next order with us, or supply a refund. The store credit is like cash, and you can use the credit note to complete and pay for your order. We will notify you within 24-48 hours if we are unable to fulfill a product(s) and provide you with the above options.
SHIPPING CHARGES All STANDARD product orders will be dispatched within 48 hours, either via Post, EMS or DHL. Custom orders will be dispatched upon completion.
Where a choice of shipping methods is appropriate, you will be able to choose your preferred option in the cart.
Returned To Sender Parcels
Please ensure that you fill out your billing and shipping details correctly in order to ensure that your parcel reaches you. Destni Pty Ltd T/As Bali Flags.Com is not responsible for incorrectly filled out address’ which result in your parcel being returned to sender. If you find an error after you have submitted your order, please contact us immediately so that we can amend your address. Please note that returned to sender parcels can take up to 1 month to reach us. We will be unable to reship or refund your order until we have received the returned parcel.
Taxes and Duties
We regularly ship to customers worldwide.
The majority of countries, particularly U.S.A., Australia, Japan, Korea, do not charge customs duty on small packages dispatched by air post.
Overall the world is moving towards free trade and we hope and anticipate this trend will continue and accelerate.
For the current time, we will endeavor to assist but cannot accept responsibility for local taxes that may be applied by your government.
Privacy and Security
All your personal information is protected by our Secure Server Software (SSL) which fully encrypts and protects all of your personal data (name,address, credit card number) so that it cannot be read by anyone over the internet.
We guarantee that every online transaction you make will be 100% safe. This means you pay nothing if unauthorized charges are made to your card as a result of shopping at our online store. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act, your bank cannot hold you liable for more than $50.00 of fraudulent charges. If your bank does hold you liable for any of this $50.00, We will cover the entire liability for you, up to the full $50.00. We will only cover this liability if the unauthorized use of your credit card resulted through no fault of your own from purchases made while using the secure server. In the event of unauthorized use of your credit card, you must notify your credit card provider in accordance with its reporting rules and procedures.
If there is any defect in the product on receipt, once opened, then it may be returned to us for a refund at that time. Please send back with the following:-
- Order number
- Reason for return
Please e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.org so we can inform you where to send and arrange the refund.
Please note we can only refund the total cost of goods, if there are shipping charges to be refunded we will offer you a credit off your next purchase to cover this reimbursement. We will also only be able to refund your order once the product(s) have been returned and received by us. We therefore urge you to contact Customer Services for further instructions regarding your return.
All of the information contained in this web site, including the site design, graphics, and text has been copyrighted by Destni Pty Ltd T/As Baliflags.Com. All rights reserved. Any other trademarks, company names, product names, and/or logo set forth in this web site are the property of their respective owners.
Trademarks, brand names, product names, and company names of or related to the products appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners. Destni Pty Ltd T/As Baliflags.Com does not claim to own any of these trademarks nor claim that Destni Pty Ltd is related to, endorsed by, or in any other way connected or associated with these companies.
Errors and Omissions: We are not responsible for any typographical errors or inaccuracies set forth in this web site. The information, prices, and discounts set forth herein are subject to change without notice.
We operate the Secured Socket Layers (S.S.L.) 128bit security system for all on line transactions. Users should have Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Firefox, Netscape 4.5 or above, in order to access our payment gateway. Our payment gateway is operated by the Commonwealth Bank Australia secure payment. We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express and PayPal. Your statement charge will show the name ‘Destni Pty Ltd’ as the vendor.
The security and increasing total acceptance of credit card payment for web transactions leads us to list this as the simple efficient and secure system of payment. If you have an objection to this method, and sincerely wish to purchase, please contact us by phone or e-mail and we will make alternative arrangements. We will confirm your order by e-mail within one hour. Dispatch details will be e-mailed to you immediately your order is sent.
We also accept Paypal and Paypal express as a payment option, during the checkout process please click on the PayPal button to follow this payment process. PayPal is another safer and secure online payment system, for more details visit the PayPal website.
Conditions of Use
Destni Pty Ltd provide their services to you subject to the following conditions. If you visit or shop at baliflags.com, you accept these conditions.
Please read them carefully. It spells out what you can expect from us and what we expect from you.
This site is provided by Destni Pty Ltd on as “as is” and “as available” basis. Destni Pty Ltd makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the site, the information, content, materials or products, included on this site. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, Destni Pty Ltd disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Destni Pty Ltd will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, or from any products purchased from this site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental punitive and consequential damages. No oral advice or written information given by Destni Pty Ltd nor its affiliates, nor any of their officers, directors, employees,agents, providers, or the like, shall create a warranty; nor shall user rely on any such information or advice.
Destni Pty Ltd. reserves the right to change any advertised price before accepting an order and the mere display of our products for sale on this web site does not guarantee that we will be able to fulfill your order or that we will be able to accept your order. All products are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. If we are unable to fulfill your order, you will be offered an alternative or given a refund for the unavailable product.
As such, the laws of Australia will govern these disclaimers, terms and conditions, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws. Destni Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes to its site and these disclaimers, terms and conditions at any time. User hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consents to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia for any litigation arising out of or relating to use of or purchase made through our web site www.baliflags.com (and agrees not to commence any litigation relating thereto except in such courts), waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such litigation in the Australian Courts and agrees not to plead or claim in any Australian Court that such litigation brought therein has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
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On Sunday, Justin Tucker became the fastest kicker to 1,000 points – just 118 games. He's the most accurate kicker in NFL history (90.6 percent).
But there's another reason why Tucker's milestone and success are even more impressive than they might seem.
His home field, M&T Bank Stadium, is one of the league's more challenging venues in which to kick.
"Anybody that wants to talk about Heinz (Field), or Cleveland, or anywhere else for that matter, when you start talking about M&T Bank Stadium, this is a tough place to get the ball to go through the uprights," Tucker said Sunday. "(It's a) tough place to figure out the wind and all that stuff."
Since Tucker's rookie season in 2012, opposing kickers have made just 82.1 percent of field goals at M&T Bank Stadium, more than two points below the league average of 84.2 percent during that span. Tucker has made 87.6 percent of his kicks (120 for 137) at M&T during his career, giving the Ravens a leg up in close games.
Heinz Field in Pittsburgh is another venue that kickers frequently mention as being extremely challenging. However, Tucker been almost perfect in Pittsburgh (22 for 23) during his career. Neither locations, nor situations faze Tucker. His 46-yard overtime field goal to beat the Steelers in Week 5 at Heinz was the 14th game-winning kick of his career.
Tucker has set an extremely high bar, but he could be headed for his best season ever. He is perfect so far in 2019 – 13 for 13 on field goals and 17 for 17 on extra points.
It has reached the point that it's surprising when Tucker even comes close to missing. His closest call this year was his 49-yarder Sunday against the Bengals, when the ball ricocheted off the left upright through the goal posts.
For a few seconds, Tucker was unsure if he had made the kick, and he was grateful for the favorable bounce.
"That's the first time I'd experienced that," Tucker said. "(I'm) thankful that the ball was tracking straight enough for us. Definitely want to get that cleaned up. Want to make them a little bit more down the middle, so everyone's not holding their breath."
Tucker's best season was in 2016, perhaps the best ever for a kicker, when he made 38 of 39 field goal attempts with the lone miss being a blocked attempt. At one point during that season, Tucker connected on 35 straight attempts, a kicker truly locked in the zone.
Nobody is surprised Tucker has reached 1,000 points already, but he never takes his success for granted. He frequently credits long snapper Morgan Cox and holder Sam Koch for the role they play in his consistency.
Tucker is the fastest kicker to reach 1,000 points, but he's in no hurry to look ahead. He's always focused on the next kick, even if it's the next kick in practice. Tucker has found a routine that works for him and he's not about to change it.
"Getting 1,000 points is absolutely special," Tucker said. "I find the coolest thing about reaching this milestone is that I get to share it with Sam, who has held for every one of those points, and Morgan who has snapped for almost all of them.
"It is not about looking back at the last 1,000 or thinking about the next 1,000. It's about thinking about the next one (point) or three (points). Or more importantly the next kick on a Wednesday at practice. Keeping it as simple as that."
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Managing cash flow is a crucial aspect of running any business, and for marketing and communications agencies, it can be especially challenging due to the delay in receiving client payments. In this blog, we’ll delve deeper into the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme, a valuable tool that can significantly ease the burden on your agency’s cash flow.
What is the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme?
For agency owners who often find themselves paying output VAT (VAT on sales invoices) to HMRC before receiving payments from their clients, the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can be a game-changer. This scheme essentially allows you to align your VAT payments with your incoming revenue. In simple terms, you only pay VAT to HMRC when your clients have paid you. This can provide much needed cash flow relief, especially when dealing with clients who tend to delay payments.
Eligibility and How to Join
To be eligible for the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme, your agency’s expected annual billings must be under £1.35 million. The great news is that you don’t need to inform HMRC when you decide to move to this scheme. You can simply make the transition at the start of your next VAT quarter. You can stay on the scheme until your annual billings reach £1.6 million, giving you flexibility as your business grows.
Navigating the Transition
While the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme offers substantial benefits, it’s essential to acknowledge that transitioning to this scheme requires some careful consideration. There’s a need for meticulous planning to ensure you don’t inadvertently omit or double up on VAT during the transition. This complexity, coupled with the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme being more difficult to reconcile might be why some accountants hesitate to recommend this scheme to their clients. The best interests of an accountant’s clients should always be the first priority.
Supplier Payments and VAT
Just as you don’t make payments on sales invoice VAT until you’ve received payment from the client, you also cannot claim relief on VAT for your purchases until you’ve paid your suppliers. It’s essential to understand that while the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can be highly advantageous, it might not be a perfect fit for every agency or consultancy that’s eligible. Each business is unique, and an assessment is necessary to determine whether this scheme aligns with your specific circumstances.
In conclusion, the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme is a useful scheme that can help marketing and communications agencies improve their cash flow by synchronising VAT payments with client receipts. However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Careful evaluation of your agency’s business and a thoughtful transition plan are crucial steps to ensure a seamless shift to this scheme. Always consult with your accountant to determine if your agency is eligible or the right fit for the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme. By moving to the scheme, you can take control of your cash flow and position your agency for financial success.
Please get in touch to learn more about how we’ve helped agencies transition to the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme and improve their cash flow.
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- Full name Paulo Roberto Orlando
- Born 11/01/1985 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- Debut 04/09/2015
Organization Prospect Rankings
The Royals were willing to add Orlando, an 11-year pro with no big league experience, to the 40-man roster this offseason after re-signing him to minor league contracts each of the past three seasons to keep him in the organization. A native of Brazil, Orlando's limited exposure to the game helps explain why he's still making strides at age 29. He's an above-average center fielder with a plus arm The long-legged Orlando is a plus runner. He has learned to use the whole field and cut down his swing, aiming for contact and line drives. He's an average hitter with below-average power. Orlando's best fit is as an extra outfielder.
Signed out of a tryout camp in Brazil two years ago, Orlando was challenged with a full season assignment last year. He showed remarkable maturity to weather ups and downs as a leadoff hitter and center fielder in low Class A. Orlando's quickness was the first thing that caught scouts' eyes--no surprise, considering he was a sprinter on the Brazilian national team. He's an electric runner but is still learning how to read pitchers and get good jumps. To make the most of his speed, Orlando is going to need a lot more polish at the plate. He struck out nearly eight times for every walk he drew in 2006. He chased low breaking balls and high fastballs, and he seems to get anxious with runners in scoring position. He batted .306 in April, but low Class A pitchers realized they didn't have to throw him strikes, and he hit just .254 afterward. Orlando has a lean body but drives the ball well enough and has enough speed to take the occasional extra base.He's a graceful center fielder with a decent arm. Because he has so much to learn, Orlando almost certainly will return to Kannapolis in 2007.
Best Tools List
- Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Pacific Coast League in 2014
- Rated Best Baserunner in the Texas League in 2010
- Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Chicago White Sox in 2008
- Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Chicago White Sox in 2008
- Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Chicago White Sox in 2007
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Why You Should Choose B A Sheahan & Associates Ltd.!
When talking about accounting and taxation, if you are unprepared and disorganized, the very thought can send a shiver down your spine. Employing the services of a competent bookkeeping and accounting firm takes the burden off your shoulders. It gives you access to expertise and knowledge of accounting and taxes to make your business or household run precisely the way it should.
While we cannot understate the advantages a professional bookkeeping and accounting firm can bring to a business, it should also be noted that not all accountants are equal. It is wise to do your homework. Researching and evaluating the firm’s competence is clever as it ensures you know what you are getting into. Talking to people who have utilized their services is also an intelligent way to measure the company’s abilities before you place your trust in them.
At B A Sheahan & Associates Ltd., we are confident about the services we provide and will not shy away from giving you references. Besides, we will be happy to tell you why we are a top name in accounting and tax preparation services.
We have served the industry for the past thirty-five years as a qualified chartered accountant for a number of successful clients. If you’re looking for accounting and tax preparation services at very reasonable rates, ours would be a good number to call. (250) 590-3991
Our Clients have gained Actual Financial Benefits using our service
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: In recent days, during COVID-19, we have helped a number of our clients file claims and receive wage subsidies from CRA to assist with their payroll to their employees during times when their gross sales and net income may be down. Our clients receive payments from CRA varying between $500.00 per month and $ 20,000.00 per month for wage subsidies legally available to them. The accumulated benefits to our individual clients in this area have exceeded $75,000.
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy: Canada Revenue Agency offered rental subsidies to qualifying businesses and set down some significant qualifiers in order that a business is in line to receive a rental subsidy. We have assisted a number of our clients and the individual dollar return value again has exceeded $75,000 in some cases.
Audit Processing: Recently, our firm assisted one of our new clients in recovering taxes incorrectly charged, with income inaccurately reported, and where the benefit refunds exceed $ 200,000 collected back from the inaccurate reporting over the past 24 month period.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CEBA) Loan – These $ 60,000 loans have been extremely helpful to our small business clients. Some of these loans are proving to be life changing, and several of our clients who have received these loans using the services of B A Sheahan & Associates Ltd are seeing their businesses survive with a much brighter future, now that COVID-19 vaccinations are available.
BC Recovery Grants – The government of British Columbia has organized a program of grants to qualifying businesses where grant support is available in amounts between $ 7,500 and $ 45,000 depending on the business’ gross income level, and in part as well, depending on the industry of the business. B A Sheahan & Associates Ltd has assisted and is continuing to assist business owners to organize their financial information in proper form to apply for these grants, many of which have been granted recently.
Our vast experience
When it comes to bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparation, what truly sets us apart from all competition and keeps us ahead of the pack, is the vast experience we bring to the table and knowledge that can only come from years of service. Our team is made up of Barry A. Sheahan, our founder, Ruby Popp, who has been part of the team for seven years. Onalee Slobogian, our competent office manager, and Annie Evans and Troy Chooi, members of our team who joined our firm in 2019 and 2021, respectively.
Our teamwork makes us effective
While each team member does bring individual talent and experience working in various industries, we always try to remember that our success does not come from individual brilliance but the combined efforts of our team. When our clients choose us to manage their books and prepare their tax, they can be assured of the best services and utmost diligence as they don’t just get an accountant and bookkeeper; they get an entire support system.
Our innovation and drive
At B A Sheahan & Associates Ltd., we genuinely enjoy what we do, and it shows in our diligence and eye for detail that saves our clients both time and money. Additionally, our drive to succeed, along with our commitment to innovation and openness to new ideas, helps us stay ahead of the competition and better serve our clients.
We offer reasonable and fair pricing for our work.
Our superior quality, unmatched customer service and enviable track record aside, when it comes to accounting and tax preparation needs, the reasonable price at which we offer our services also goes a long way towards attracting and retaining our clients. We base our fees on the case’s complexity and time spent rather than on the client’s financial background and other superficial factors.
Our forward-thinking and progressive approach
Finally, we have rolled out initiatives that help our clients better understand and organize, like digital record keeping and information security measures that safeguard their data. What’s best is when our clients choose us, our services come along with these benefits with no extra cost to them. We believe in paying it forward and are exceedingly proud to be a part of our client’s success story.
As a leading bookkeeping and accounting firm in Victoria, British Columbia, we have worked in the accounting field for over thirty-five years and like to make things as easy as possible for our clients.
We offer bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services, and serve clients across Victoria, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Quadra Island, Burnaby, Langley, and the surrounding areas. We have other repeat virtual clients across Canada as well.
If you are seeking support in your business or on a personal side for bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation services, CRA audit or PST audits, keep us in mind!
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This article can be downloaded here (pdf, 313 kB).
Negotiation or Mediation? – 2 different paths into the 21st century
by Stuart D.G. Robinson
In this article, Stuart Robinson firstly examines some of the premises behind the concepts of negotiation and mediation. He cites evidence that a paradigm change is taking place which is causing people in western societies in particular to question their roles when addressing the resolution of conflicts. Such a change in the understanding of roles could help people all over the world – whether weak or strong – to attain better solutions for themselves and for the common good. To adopt this approach, however, would mean abandoning many cherished, deeply-engrained principles and institutionalised procedures. It would also mean looking beyond the western mono-culture of negotiation. In the second part of the article, Stuart Robinson examines in depth a number of the consequences of choosing negotiation as the preferred method of interacting and resolving conflicts. In particular, he explains that much of the world seems to have been forced into adopting the western negotiation principle and he questions not only the appropriateness but also the outcomes of this tendency. In the third and final part of the article, Stuart Robinson examines the consequences of adopt-ing the ‘mediation principle’ more widely. Whilst explaining how difficult this might be to achieve, he offers compelling arguments for its more widespread adoption in local and global matters.
As teams of mediators fly around the world from one ‘hot-spot’ to yet another, and as the mediation attempts of individuals like Jimmy Carter find their way increasingly into the media, the time has come to ask if we are moving into a new age – the Age of Mediation?
Certainly, the term ‘mediation’ is being used more and more frequently in newspapers, on radio and on television. Many people question, however, whether ‘mediation’ really is something new and whether, as occasionally purported, it is something which has originated recently in the USA?(1) Close examination of contemporary usage of the term ‘mediation’ reveals a broad variety of meanings with crucial differences between them, explaining – as will be outlined below – why there is some confusion about its newness and origins. Before attempting to go into these issues in more detail, it can reasonably be argued that the common thread running through most contemporary usage is as follows:
A different approach to resolving differences between parties in conflict, and one which as a concept is more widely known is, of course, that of ‘negotiation’. The application of this term has also been increasing significantly during the past several decades. Whereas it was once most commonly associated with interactions between parties in the fields of politics and business, it is also used today in the context of conflict resolution between people in marriage and in other social relationships.(2) Again, the term ‘negotiation’, like ‘mediation’, is used in a variety of different ways. In fact, research at the Institute for Cross-Cultural Communication has revealed that there are at least eight fundamentally different forms of negotiation in use around the world.(3)
Among the various findings of this research so far, it has been established that in several cultures in the Middle and Far East and in Africa, ‘mediation’ is a traditional and commonly-used form of negotiation, i.e. one of the eight different forms of negotiation to be found around the world.
For the purposes of distinguishing between the two terms in this article, we will initially use the term ‘mediation’ as defined above, and the term ‘negotiation’ – in accordance with most contemporary western usage – as follows:
In this article, some of the possible causes underlying the increased interest in mediation will be identified and discussed. At the end, we will examine the implications of choosing predominantly either the path of mediation or that of negotiation in the fields of international business and politics.
The Trend towards Mediation: Fashionable buzzword, emergency measure or paradigm change?
1. Fashionable buzzword?
As theories come and go in the field of business-management, many people have learned to approach new concepts and buzzwords with caution. Could it be that ‘mediation’ is just another new fashionable concept which, like so many others, will disappear again tomorrow?
The answer to this question is difficult, partly because the term is used with such different meanings that one usage or another may quite easily disappear in certain environments very quickly. Another factor concerns the fact that terms and concepts can also disappear in accordance with the ‘not-invented-here principle’ and there is no reason why this should not also apply to ‘mediation’. It is, in fact, very often the case that the brainchild of one person is not applicable in other contexts because of the highly idiosyncratic and/or culturally-bound processes which led to its conception.(4) However, the concept of mediation is traditionally well-established in so many cultures already that it is unlikely to disappear from the face of the earth in the short or medium term, if ever at all.
Nevertheless, the possibility that mediation is nothing more than a fashionable trend is very real in a different respect. As increasing numbers of people in western societies lose confidence in the teachings of their various traditional religions, one observes a marked increase in the active search for ‘surrogate gods’, i.e. authorities perceived to be on some higher level. This surrogate function is often fulfilled by psychotherapists, marriage counsellors, business consultants, esoteric gurus and the like, which partly accounts for their booming trade in recent years. It could well be the case that one of the factors underlying the increase in interest in mediation is in fact the same search for the intervention of a higher authority. This search could take on the form, for some people, of calling on a mediator in conflict situations or, for others, of wanting to become a ‘surrogate god’ oneself and helping others to solve their conflicts. Given the fact that large numbers of people currently say that they lack purpose in life, the mediator may indeed be fulfilling a very real need within the trend towards surrogates for traditional answers to traditional questions, and this need may continue into the foreseeable future.
2. Emergency measure?
In the USA, there has been an upsurge in recent years in the need for ‘alternative dispute resolution’, i.e. out-of-court conflict settlements. The reason is simple: the courts lack the capacity to handle all the cases which have been filed. As a result, the waiting lists get longer and longer and the parties incur increased financial and emotional pressures. These drain their resources to such a point that a settlement has to found much sooner than the legal procedures can possibly provide.
As a result of the acuteness of the situation, it has become standard practice in a number of states to allocate a proportion of the monies generated from each law-court proceeding into a fund for alternative dispute resolution. This money is then used to finance the services of mediators who help parties involved in other cases to reach a settlement out-of-court. This primarily reduces the overall burden to the state and, at the same time, alleviates the pressures which the parties would otherwise incur, i.e. by being forced to await their turn in the queue.
This trend towards alternative dispute resolution can be seen to be developing for similar reasons in other countries too, e.g. Germany. This means that mediation can indeed be regarded in certain environments as an emergency measure fulfilling an urgent need.
3. Paradigm change?
Further to the possibility of mediation being nothing more than a fashionable buzzword or an emergency measure, it is possible that its growing appearance in western cultures is indicative of something changing at a deeper level, i.e. that there is a paradigm change taking place.
3.1. The changing world
As the global population is growing year by year, so also is the number of points of interface between the different nations, races and individuals. This trend has been fuelled dramatically in recent years by the technological advances which have made transportation and communication so much easier.
As the number of points of interface increases, people tend to organise themselves into more and more groups. There is a constantly growing number of interest groups, of disciplines, of political fractions and groupings of many other kinds, both within and across national and geographic boundaries.
As the groups each increase in size, in assertiveness or in both, they increase in significance. This can sometimes even create serious challenges or discomfort to those already ‘in power’. Groups which may have been non-existent or have constituted insignificant ‘minorities’ in the past, today cannot be ignored. This applies – as the media constantly remind us – to states not inside the G7, to ethnic groups not represented in the United Nations Organisation,(5) to groups not represented in management committees or local governments, and so on – a list which is increasing constantly.
In other words, we are conscious today of three interwoven phenomena. Firstly, the actual quantity of interfaces is continuously rising; secondly, the nature of the interfaces is becoming more complex; thirdly, the conflicts which arise at these interfaces are growing in significance and require solutions of increasing quality.
3.2. Winners and losers
Looking at people’s abilities to come to terms with these phenomena, one observes, firstly, that some find it easier than others. Those who find it easier have developed different strategies which include ones like the ‘analytical-intellectual approach’, the ‘survival of the fittest approach’, the ‘normative approach’ and so on. Those who find it less easy can often become the victims of the others. In other words, society can naturally end up with a group of winners and a group of losers simply because abilities are distributed differently between different people and because people tend to use their abilities competitively.
It is this competitive element that, among other factors, has led to the common practice in conflict situations of seeking the assistance of a skilled advocate. The advocate can take on the form of a solicitor, professional negotiator and the like. The advocate is generally used to help plead one’s case and thereby to strengthen one’s position in competition against the other party. In some cases, a party will feel strong enough to do without an advocate and to use its personal ‘power’ and skills to reach a solution autonomously. Those who have neither the ‘power’ nor the skills nor the resources to finance an advocate will tend to end up as losers when competing against stronger opponents.
3.3. No-one to turn to
Over the years, most societies have developed various forms of neutral third-party intervention like law-courts and arbitration procedures, partly in order to protect the interests of potential losers. However, there are many parties today who find themselves in new types of conflict and realise that there is no institutional body which has either the status or the competence to intervene. Furthermore, the resolution of one conflict – of whatever type – can often lead to an unforeseen series of adverse, knock-on effects for other parties who are only indirectly involved, i.e. sparking off a new set of conflicts. All this means that the qualitative demands being made on conflict resolution in general, and on third-party intervention in particular, are rising sharply. Too few people possess the skills, knowledge or status to provide competent third-party intervention.
It is not surprising, therefore, that increasing numbers of people inside and outside the legal profession are looking for training in alternative methods of dispute resolution – not only to meet the increased quantitative demand but very much also for qualitative reasons.
The above trends are, however, not sufficient to serve as an indication of a paradigm change. The main evidence comes from the roles which people perceive they should play in conflict situations. These roles appear to be changing.
3.4. The question of autonomy
The expansion of the sciences into an ever-increasing number of realms of human consciousness and human activity has reinforced a certain manner of processing the world around us. One of the components of this manner of processing can most simply be described as ‘the objectivity principle’. In essence, there is an external world which exists outside of ourselves and this can legitimately be the object of our attention.(6) In other words, one can distinguish between ‘subject’ and ‘object’. Accordingly, if one applies sufficient scientific rigour, the ‘object’ can be analysed independently of the ‘subject’. The observation of regularities pertaining to the ‘object’ permits the deduction of laws and principles which are true, independently of the beholder.
Since people and relationships are perceived as belonging to the set of observable phenomena, they automatically conform to the same principles. This has led most people brought up in the scientific tradition to look at their interactions with the people around them in terms of the subject-object dichotomy. In one’s relationships, there is an ‘I’, i.e. a subject, and a number of ‘you’s’, ‘he’s’, ‘she’s’ or ‘it’s’, i.e. one or more objects. (It is important to note that ‘we’ is, in this tradition, composed accordingly of a subject and a non-subject, an issue which will be returned to below.) Universalistic laws and principles have been postulated concerning how people interact and communicate.(7)
What this particular manner of processing relationships has led to is, among other things, the atomistic notion that conflicts arise between independent entities, i.e. between two or more separate objects.(8)
A further significantly related element in many areas of human consciousness in western cultures is ‘the autonomy principle’. According to this principle, each individual or group is perceived to be not only independent but also self-directing, i.e. to possess the property of self-determination. Within a number of political and legal systems, the autonomy principle has developed into a right and, in fact, an obligation.
In such societies, people are educated to take responsibility for outcomes by taking responsibility for their actions. What one does today will determine what will happen tomorrow. People who do not act with this sense of responsibility are regarded as either mentally or morally unfit.
The resolution of conflicts in these types of society obviously requires a ‘negotiation’, as defined above, or some close equivalent. The role of each party is clearly one of asserting its autonomous position in competition against the other.
A strong indicator of this understanding of roles is the currently popular concept of a ‘win-win negotiation’. The term itself shows that there is potential competition between the parties involved and that this competition could lead to a win-lose result because of the autonomous assertion of interests on each side. Another indicator is the concept of the ‘arbitrator’ who has the task of intervening as an umpire and settler of disputes when two independent, competing parties cannot reach a solution on their own.
The principle of autonomy represents, however, only one way of processing the world around us(9) and, like all others, runs into internal and external difficulties. Insights gained in recent years in science and philosophy have been interacting with human consciousness in western societies in such a way as to cause a reconsideration of certain basic premises like that of autonomy.(10) Now, the world’s ecological, economic, social and political situations are currently encouraging us to undertake this reconsideration as a matter of urgency. Close examination reveals that the issue of autonomy, for example, lies at the heart of a considerable number of today’s major problems and conflicts.
In ex-Yugoslavia, for example, as in so many parts of the world, we have seen people grouping themselves in terms of ethnicity and fighting for their autonomy with little success. Within the European Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the United Nations and many other multinational groups, we find one example after another of a ‘member’ attempting to assert its autonomy. Somehow the institutions which were created in order to safeguard the interests of all members are failing to fulfil their purpose. They seem to have been unable to create anything else than an environment of winners and losers, and this is not for the lack of objective observation, analysis and of acting on their initiative and sense of responsibility.
In a similar way, conflicts between people outside one’s own ‘umbrella organisation’ raise challenging questions for the principle of autonomy. For example, does one respect the autonomy of a country and allow it to find its own solutions to internal problems? What does a country outside the CIS do, when it perceives struggles going on between the Russian and the Chechen people? How should one behave in regard to the Turks and the Kurds, the Chinese and the Tibetans or the Romanians and the Balkan Gypsies? As outsiders brought up in the western tradition we feel, when observing a conflict between others, somehow ‘morally obliged to do something’. What forces us into this dilemma is our upbringing within the tradition of the autonomy principle.
Another example of where the principle of autonomy has run into difficulties is in the field of business. The concepts of ‘management’ and the ‘manager’ – as we know them – are quite obviously the products in part of the principles of objectivity and autonomy. The ‘manager’ has evolved to be the ‘doer’, ‘decision-maker’, ‘organiser of the external world’, i.e. the epitome of self-determination. ‘Management’ is based on the idea that the ‘subject’ has the function of controlling the ‘object’. The ‘object’ can, of course, be either material, as in ‘project management’, or human, as in ‘people management’. Today, we find ‘managers’ in all walks of life from their obvious place in the world of business to hospitals, schools and even the Red Cross. The term ‘culture management’(11) indicates how far these principles have influenced human consciousness and activity.
However, when we examine the current pressing issues of the world, we see that classical management-type answers lack effectiveness, certainly when viewed from the long-term perspective. We observe that burning issues like the growth of unemployment, the pressures on social welfare systems, the crises in international trade and exchange rates, the negative trends in global health and ecology and the many ethnic struggles around the world can only be addressed adequately if an approach is taken which is not based on the autonomy principle. What is needed is an attitude whereby we see ourselves as interrelated parts of a whole, or better still as ‘holograms’ of a constantly changing whole of diversity, with a role of joint responsibility for how we as humans affect the planet and the common well-being.(12) The concept of ‘sustainable development’, for example, clearly belongs to the latter.
The world of business is, however, far from achieving this attitude. Not only are there immense challenges ahead in reconciling the principles of the economy with those of ecology, but even within the world of business there are innumerable problems caused by how people understand their roles. Experienced international negotiators and senior managers admit repeatedly in informal interviews that many of their biggest mistakes have been caused by their unwitting adoption of a role which, in hindsight, was detrimental to the common well-being. Many report that, instead of being convinced of the need to act personally in crisis and conflict situations, they would have done much better to first stand back, adopt a neutral position in order to listen and then to promote common understanding. Others say that they have learned by bitter experience to concentrate on neutrally observing and understanding processes and to abandon the usual role of seeking solutions and constantly forcing decisions. The promotion of common understanding and concentration on processes require the adoption of a role which contrasts strongly with the ‘doer’, ‘decision-maker’, ‘organiser of the external world’ ethos. The latter, however, forms the basis of almost all managerial education, and so it is understandable that most managers automatically fall into this role and find it very difficult to behave differently.
The most striking examples come from interviews with managers who have been involved in international joint-ventures.(13) They tend to share one of the following insights, or both. Some conclude that they had ‘not foreseen how difficult it is to change people in a foreign culture’ and ‘bring them in-line with the principles of the western market economy’. Had they known beforehand, they ‘would never have agreed to a 50:50 shareholding or quite probably not have gone into business with the foreign partner at all!’ This conclusion is, of course, less helpful for companies or countries who are dependent on foreign trade for their economic stability. Other managers arrive at the insight that they were under-equipped with the skills necessary to make joint-ventures work and over-equipped with skills which stem from what is being described here as the autonomy principle. It is invariably the latter, they say self-critically, which cause the problems. They ‘find it extremely difficult,’ for example, ‘to enter into a collective ‘we’ attitude.’ The development of a basis of genuine mutual trust is hindered by their own ‘fears about who might win and who might lose.’ They find themselves ‘guilty, in retrospect, of having felt it necessary to take autonomous courses of action without involving their partners.’ To have adopted an integrative collective-‘we’ attitude (i.e. one which is void of the subject-object dichotomy) and a mediator role would have been much more appropriate for coming to terms with the interface between the two mentalities.(14)
In the legal profession, we find hundreds of lawyers looking outside the limitations of their traditional role for very similar reasons and turning to alternative dispute resolution, i.e. to mediation. They recognize that the principle of acting to strengthen the autonomy of the respective parties is often ‘nothing more than a lucrative, self-perpetuating exercise which leads to highly unsatisfactory situations.’ They too are looking to take on a different role in conflict situations, and to encourage their clients to do likewise.
The fact, then, that more and more people are recognizing the need for a change in the understanding of roles is perhaps an indication that something is indeed happening at a deeper level of human consciousness and that this may, sooner or later, begin to change some aspects of human activity in a fundamental way.
Negotiation and Mediation: Two fundamentally different concepts
Before examining the implications of taking the path of negotiation or that of mediation into the future, it is necessary at this point to reconsider the definitions of each in the light of the foregoing discussion.
If we regard the western concept of ‘negotiation’ to have naturally arisen, much like the concept of ‘management’, within the autonomy tradition, then the term ‘mediation’ could be meaningfully reserved for an understanding of conflict resolution which corresponds to its traditional use in certain other cultures and simultaneously to the new state of human consciousness and understanding of roles which some western people are currently actively seeking. Accordingly, we can leave the definition of ‘negotiation’ as formulated above:
Mediation, however, will need to be redefined along the following lines:
The change from the original definition of ‘mediation’ as being a ‘method’ to its revised formulation here as being ‘an understanding of roles’ is deliberate; it reflects the language used by managers and negotiators to express the inner change they have needed to undergo in order to become mediators. In fact, it could be even more accurate in some cases to modify the latter to ‘an understanding of roles in life’ rather than restricting it to conflicts. The question of roles seems only to become relevant to people when they look at conflict resolution from outside the mindset of the autonomy principle.
Taking the concept of ‘mediation’ as now defined, conflicts are regarded as natural phenomena which arise as a result of the inherent diversity in and among people.(15) Parties involved in a conflict automatically understand themselves to be holographic parts of a greater whole, on behalf of which they jointly carry – as primary co-participants – a major part of the responsibility for seeking a holistically optimal solution.
The role of the mediator becomes an essentially non-active one in the sense that he/she can neither intervene without being invited, nor propose any solutions. The reasons lie firstly in the fact that the mediator must be neutral and have no part or interest in the core of the conflict. Secondly, in not having co-created the conflict, the mediator cannot legitimately co-create its resolution. The latter can only be done by the original co-creators. The role of the mediator becomes an ‘active’ one, paradoxically, only through its passivity and neutrality. The more the mediator keeps out of the active resolution process, the greater his/her contribution since this will enhance the likelihood of the conflict parties fully owning the solution.
The function of the mediator is much like that of a mirror. It enables the conflict parties to recognize their part in the co-creation of the conflict and to see more clearly the part of the other. The mirror also reveals the totality of the situation, including the presence of other parties and factors in the background which need to be considered during the solution-finding process. The mirror makes no distinction between the content of the conflict and the relationship, but allows the parties to monitor the multidimensional process as one event.(16) It also enables them to recognize their situation as being embedded in a multidimensional, constantly changing whole. The better the quality of the mirror, i.e. of the mediator’s abilities, and the greater the motivation of the parties to look into that mirror, i.e. to seek and value the assistance of the mediator, the more easily they will be able to see and understand the path from the source of their conflict towards the creation of their own solution.
It is clear from this discussion that mediation departs significantly from the principles of the subject-object dichotomy and of autonomy.
Learning to become a mediator also means departure from the mechanistic, ‘how to’, proactive methods of managing the external world. The mediator must instead learn to process his/her own interaction with the environment and to recognize the interdependency relationship between the self and the perceived external world, i.e. to recognize that – in the context of interpersonal relationships and conflicts – there is no relevant external world which is independent of the beholder. The reasons for needing to undertake this learning step are twofold. One reason concerns the mediator’s neutrality and mirror function. It is only through being highly aware of one’s own perception and structuring systems that one can guard against misinterpretations and value-judgements of what one is perceiving. Only then can one begin to attain neutrality. The other reason concerns the fact that the mediator needs to be an expert in recognizing his/her own contribution to the co-creation of conflicts if he/she is going to help others to do the same. It follows that one of the essential qualifications for all mediators is that they readily seek the assistance of another mediator when directly involved in a conflict themselves.
At the beginning of this article, it was mentioned that the term ‘mediation’ is currently being used in a wide variety of ways, many of them deviating strongly from the definition being offered here. It is common, for example, to find the term ‘mediation’ being used in a way which corresponds much more closely to the autonomy principle. The mediator here is perceived to have the role, much like a manager, of providing solutions. This type of mediator can sometimes be observed to intervene without having been invited to do so by the conflicting parties. Other mediators even have hidden interests in the conflict, as can be seen in a great number of instances of international political mediation. It is hardly surprising that these attempts to mediate either are often unsuccessful or lead to further problems. Sometimes, the terms ‘mediator’ and ‘negotiator’ are used synonymously.
The fact that the term ‘mediation’ is used so differently indicates that the change in the understanding of roles is taking place very slowly, and certainly not universally. Many of the managers, negotiators and lawyers who undergo training in mediation experience great difficulties in making the necessary inner role-change. Experience has shown that it is the high levels of solution- and decision-orientation of western managers which constitute one of the greatest hindrances to the development of their intercultural interfacing skills and their mediative abilities.(17) Many seem to have been so conditioned to seek mechanistic, ‘how to’, proactive methods of managing the external world that a change to a role which is active only through its passivity and its ability to be neutral, to a role which imposes no own structure on the course of events and which requires them to fundamentally rethink their relationship to the external world creates an immense challenge to their identity.(18) Experience in the training of managers of different nationalities shows that those who have the highest levels of material-orientation and self-determination combined with universalistic thinking tend most strongly to avoid modifying their understanding of conflict roles.
When the terms ‘negotiation’ and ‘mediation’ are defined as they are above, it becomes obvious that adopting either one or the other will lead to very different situations in the future.
‘Negotiation’, as defined above,(19) is based on the notion that parties in conflict attempt to reach a solution by each asserting their position in competition against the other. To be assertive and to be competitive are two well-established notions in many western societies, where they have become preconditions for the survival and success of individuals, groups and organisations of most kinds. This method of interacting and of resolving conflicts will from now on be termed ‘the negotiation principle‘.
Nowadays, the application of this principle is no longer confined to western societies and is becoming increasingly important in many other parts of the world, due particularly to the influence of western education and thinking and of forces like the market economy.
A Global Trend towards the Negotiation Principle
Business people report that the international marketplace, in general, is getting tougher and tougher, and that they themselves are having to get better and better at negotiating, i.e. in order to make sure that their companies survive. They say that they feel very challenged by the growing competition between the various economic and political blocs around the world. Each bloc is doing its best to develop its internal strength in order to fight the fierce international competition on all sides.
Within each bloc, countries are increasingly experiencing the need to assert their interests in competition against their co-members, i.e. in order not to lose out in the race towards local economic superiority. Individuals within these countries are experiencing a similar need in relation to their employment security, to their earnings and spending power and to their social status.
In the Far East, too, those societies which have been practising the principles of the market economy for longer periods of time have experienced a marked trend towards increased individualism, personal autonomy and interpersonal competition. The assimilation of market-economy principles into certain of the more collectivistic societies seems to have led individuals to change their ways of interacting with each other and with the group. Each individual becomes a marketable product, as in western societies, and has to compete for survival on the employment market against his/her peers.
Life for many people living in a market-economy environment constitutes a challenging negotiation process on all sides. Those people who do not possess the ability to negotiate successfully in their own interests seldom become as materially and socially advantaged as those who do.
It can reasonably be argued, therefore, that the only way to survive in this type of environment is: a) to become proficient in the negotiation principle and b) to be as assertive and competitive as the rest – if not more so. Those who do not, will fail – and they will have no-one else to blame, but themselves! It is perhaps comforting to think that such a way of life is very close to the principle of the survival of the fittest, a principle which is said to pertain to all living organisms (see Section 3.2). Is it not a fact of life on this planet that the fittest always tend to survive? Is it not self-deceptive to think that the human species lies outside this law of nature? Have we not already done too much to help increasingly weaker specimens of the human race to live longer? Is it not time that we come to terms with the consequences of tampering with nature’s laws of survival?
To widely promote a negotiation culture might then constitute a return to the reality and core of human existence, where everyone seeks to assert their own interests in competition against the others.
On the basis of these observations and arguments, a set of postulates can be formulated along the following lines:
to predominantly adopt ‘the negotiation principle’ as the favoured approach to interacting and to solving conflicts complies not only with contemporary economic trends and proven success factors for the running of societies, but also with certain fundamental principles of natural survival;
the faster competitive environments can be created and the faster people can be equipped with the necessary attitudes and skills in order to negotiate for themselves, the faster each individual, each organisation and each society will improve its chances of material survival.
In order to check the axiomatic value of these postulates, certain questions need to be raised and addressed, which include the following:
What are the implications of developing the world’s inhabitants to a higher state of competitiveness, assertiveness and negotiating ability?
How realistic and achievable is such an undertaking if one were to decide upon it, and what are the consequences if not?
How have those societies fared which have already been working with the negotiation principle for a long time and what lessons can be learned from them?
These questions are obviously so interrelated that they will often be addressed simultaneously and, for the sake of simplicity, without specific reference each time. Starting with the first question, two contrasting sets of implications can be posited.
people who have learned how to negotiate well will be more likely to take the responsibility for their individual well-being into their own hands;
a society or world of good negotiators would have less need of a costly welfare state and other benevolent systems to look after them;
there would be less oppression of individuals by institutions since the former would feel more confident and be more skilled in dealing with the latter;
individuals and groups would become increasingly proficient in articulating their needs, interests, preferences, dislikes etc. which would lead to more open discussion, equality and democracy;
This list of implications is by no means comprehensive, but it is already clear from those formulated so far, that a wide promotion of the negotiation principle could lead to a highly desirable state of human co-existence. Accordingly, it can be argued that one would end up with a less desirable state if one were not to enable the world’s inhabitants to negotiate more proficiently.
There is, however, a second set of implications which contrast strongly with the first and which will be addressed individually and in detail:
society in general, and interpersonal relationships in particular, could suffer from an increase in aggression and intolerance;
It was mentioned above, for example, that many business people experience the international marketplace as becoming tougher and tougher as different companies, national economies and economic blocs seek to assert their interests in competition against the rest.
There are also indications that aggression and intolerance are on the increase inside countries which have been exercising the negotiation principle for longer periods of time like Britain, the United States and others. This trend is particularly noticeable in schools and among young people. There are signs of growing intolerance in society at large in relation to minority groups and ‘foreigners’. A similar phenomenon is to be observed within organisations as competition for jobs becomes fiercer in the face of down-sizing; the currently widespread phenomenon of ‘mobbing’ is one example.
Whilst Jean Baudrillard(20) attributes the growing phenomenon of racial hatred to the consequences of urbanisation and the information age, and Arno Gruen(21) to the consequences of power being exercised over the growing child, the role played by the development of an increasingly competitive environment needs also to be recognized.
Aggression and intolerance take on various forms. The most readily observable is perhaps that of physical acts like the burning-down of foreigners’ homes and street muggings. Less easy to pinpoint, and as a result more difficult to come to terms with, is the more subtle, verbal form of aggression and intolerance which is rife among the ‘more educated’.(22) In other words, both aggression and intolerance are to be found at all levels of society, not merely amongst the ‘under-privileged’, and the increase in interpersonal competition may well be one of the many contributory factors.
In listening to the voices of different countries from different continents, one regularly hears the labels of ‘aggressive’, ‘intolerant’ and ‘competitive’ all being used together to typify the British and the Americans; the word ‘arrogant’ is also often used. Is it a coincidence that people from other cultures bundle these perceptions together in talking about the British or the Americans? Or is it an indication that these characteristics in fact share a common root, for example at the level of ‘deep culture’?(23) Do aggression and intolerance naturally emerge alongside the negotiation principle?
The findings of Hampden-Turner and Trompenaars(24) may help in investigating this question. These findings reveal that the British and the American cultures share the deep-culture dimensions of ‘atomism’, ‘individualism’ and ‘universalism’. Each of these are fairly strongly represented in both cases. In fact, atomism and individualism have already been alluded to in the first part of this article as being at the roots of the negotiation principle (see Section 3.4 ‘The question of autonomy’). Could it be the case, then, that atomism, individualism, universalism and the negotiation principle are linked in some way? – and that this combination leads other cultures to perceive the British and the Americans not only as competitive but at the same time as arrogant, aggressive and intolerant?
Personal investigations have led the author of this article to the conclusion that universalism may indeed be a natural concomitant of a combination of high individualism and high atomism. It seems that the deep-cultural mindset of processing existence in terms of divisible entities – i.e. atomism – which all belong to an external world outside of the self – i.e. objectivity which, through strictly differentiating between ‘subject’ and ‘object’, then leads to individualism – may go hand-in-hand with a manner of thinking which treats all external entities as equable and equably divisible – i.e. universalism. This way of processing the world might lead to something like the following mindset:
- My environment exists outside of me. ⇒ “You are over there.”
- Existing outside of me is a permanent state. ⇒ “What is, is (so) for always.” “Therefore, you are always over there.”
- Whatever objects exist can be divided up into their smallest parts. ⇒ “I can investigate your behaviour and analyse it in terms of its components.”
- My environment, in being always over there, is constant and therefore con-forms to principles of constancy. ⇒ “Your behaviour is governed by certain universal principles.” “I have observed and analysed your behaviour.” “I know how you behave.”
In this very rough attempt at portraying a part of a mindset, one can identify the dimensions of objectivity, individualism, atomism and universalism in combination, and even detect traces of determinism and cartesian dualism.(25) The assertive and competitive components of the negotiation principle follow on quite naturally:
- My existence, however, is not a permanent state and therefore I am in competition with my environment. ⇒ “You and I are in competition.” “This will always be so, unless I cease to exist.”
- My environment is the legitimate object of my actions. ⇒ “Until the day I cease to exist, I will assertively take control over my environment for my survival.” “All others will assertively take control over their environment for the same reason.” “This exercise of control will essentially be autonomous, which will hold for all people.”
- In assertively exercising autonomous control, organisms will carry out actions which will sometimes conform to the principles underlying a situation and sometimes not. ⇒ “There are rights and wrongs about behaviour.”
As an interesting addition, we can combine elements from (1), (2) and (6) to obtain:
- Whatever is not observable (to me) is not a legitimate object for actions (by anybody). ⇒ “There are parts of me which are not open for observation or for outside control.”
From these eight points, it is easy to recognize a potential source of the perceptions mentioned above which include arrogance, intolerance, aggression and competition. One can also see how the underlying characteristics might naturally co-occur in a certain type of cultural mindset. Symbiotic relationships would tend to be precluded and concepts like individuation and self-actualisation would stand in their place.(26) These latter points will be returned below in relation to other Implications.
There are many indications that society and interpersonal relationships are indeed showing signs of increasing aggression and intolerance. The contributory factors are numerous and difficult to identify. It has been posited that the growth of assertive and competitive behaviour is one of the major contributory factors. It has also been suggested that there are pre-programmed deep-culture links between the negotiation principle and such behaviour. Accordingly, more research is needed into the true roots of these particular trends in western societies and caution may be called for in promoting the negotiation principle both within western societies and around the world.
a continuation of the attempt to apply the negotiation principle universally could increase the already high failure rates of international business ventures and could lead to a worsening of international politics;
By examining the deep-culture dimension of universalism in relation to the negotiation principle, one arrives at the insight that the more universalistic societies must unwittingly be driven by their deep-culture to apply the negotiation principle universally. In other words, they unconsciously but necessarily expect all people to negotiate in the same way that they do. Simultaneously they must have great difficulty in perceiving resistance to this expectation and in understanding why it should occur. Indications of such a tendency and of resistance to it are perhaps already to be detected between the North-West and both the Middle and Far East, on the one hand, and the South, on the other. This might be what is partly meant by Africans or Asians when they plea – as they frequently do – for a stop to the ‘americanisation’ or ‘europeanisation’ of the rest of the world.
The dissemination of the premises implicit in the negotiation principle and all that goes with it politically, legally, psychologically and spiritually into all corners of the globe is clearly, in itself, a task of immense proportions. World history has already shown many times that such undertakings are likely to encounter considerable resistance.
Evidence from international joint-ventures, and mergers and acquisitions indicates a particularly poor performance-record for western companies(27). Their approach is apparently not as conducive to building symbiotic relationships as are other approaches. If the part-mindset portrayed above is in any way accurate, it is easy to see how symbiotic relationships are precluded by processing one’s environment in that particular way. Whatever the reasons, there has been little improvement in the track record of western companies over the last decades and it is, therefore, reasonable to assume that those western companies which are dependent on international trade will continue to waste considerable amounts of money and effort on such undertakings in future. Studies show that the mistakes made follow a relatively common pattern and that western organisations typically display an inability to adjust their strategies or even to want to learn seriously about how to build symbiotic relationships. Whether such organisations are acting in this way out of a conscious conviction that their way is the right one or because of a blind spot concerning their own deep-cultures, the consequences remain the same.
Perhaps each time Westerners feel appalled when a country or ethnic group refuses to negotiate the western way, as we have seen many times recently in the Balkans and the Middle East, they could take the opportunity to question whether the negotiation principle has any relevance for the people concerned, apart from themselves. The negotiation principle is clearly the product of one type of culture, no more and no less.
This last point raises a host of complex issues to which there are quite probably no straight solutions. In recognising the cultural roots of the negotiation principle, one is automatically led to the conclusion that this principle must be a right way – if not the right way – of interacting for the culture(s) where it originated. The fact that the culture or cultures concerned happen to be highly universalistic leads to the conclusion that it must also be right for such cultures to apply the negotiation principle universally in their dealings with other cultures. This then leads to the dilemma – at least from an outside observer’s point of view – that cultures where the negotiation principle did not originate become automatically forced into adopting the negotiation principle if they need to interact with the others, e.g. with Britain or the USA. If they do not adopt the principle they are highly likely to experience a breakdown in communication for which the ‘universalists’ are culturally pre-programmed to give them the blame. It is precisely this dilemma which is to be found among the roots of breakdowns in numerous international undertakings in business and politics between the North-West and the rest of the world. It explains much of the frustration which is experienced by the latter in their dealings with the North-West, including what is often perceived to be arrogance on the part of the latter.
Since perceptions are an essential component of reality, it must be concluded that the dilemma outlined here is likely to be exacerbated if the negotiation principle is adopted as the favoured form of interaction in international dealings. International business and political cooperation is likely to suffer even more as a result.
individuals and groups will be conditioned into thinking more in terms of independence than in terms of interdependence;
In Section 3.4, it was noted that underlying the negotiation principle lies the atomistic notion that conflicts arise between independent entities. The idea of asserting one’s interests in competition against another party is not only a natural product of this tradition, but it also serves to reinforce the notion of independence. Going to one’s solicitor when in a conflict situation with another party is a natural course of action within this tradition. What is perhaps unwittingly, but nevertheless factually, excluded by exercising the negotiation principle is the notion of interdependence. For this reason, proponents of negotiation models which have been generated within the tradition of the negotiation principle often find the need to stress the concept of ‘common interests’ and interdependence factors, i.e. because the latter are not contained within the central premises of such models.
The ‘white’ north-western part of the world has earned itself a reputation for being less able to think in terms of interdependencies than its counterparts, including the indigenous North-American Indians. The cartesian and the scientific traditions are often cited as the cause of this, as mentioned in Section 3.4, and concerted efforts are sometimes made to redress the situation. For example, some North-American children are deliberately sent to school in Japan and Swiss doctors go to China for further training in medicine; both go in order to acquire a mode of thinking which considers interdependencies of a non-linear type.
In the same way, interactions and conflicts involving humans can be viewed in terms of interdependencies which go well beyond the individuals concerned, but this approach is almost precluded in western thinking and in the negotiation principle.
According to many western negotiation models, it is important to distinguish between the ‘content’ and the ‘relationship’ levels, i.e. in cartesian tradition. It is even proposed that negotiators should ‘be hard on the content and soft on the relationship’. Apart from the dangers of suggesting that this distinction between content and relationship is something universal and universally applicable, the dichotomy is counter-productive if people are to be encouraged to think in terms of interdependencies. As Hampden-Turner points out,(28) atomism and holism are at opposite ends of a continuum, which means that, in being the product of atomistic thinking, the negotiation principle is not intrinsically designed to handle interdependencies.
Even if certain provisions are made for the consideration of interdependencies, the choice of the negotiation principle as the favoured path into the next century will naturally emphasise the autonomy and independence of parties in conflict.
the quality of agreements and decisions is likely to be lower than is needed for sustainable development;
As was outlined in Sections 3.3 and 3.4, there are signs in some parts of western societies that people are becoming dissatisfied with the quality of outcomes from the application of the negotiation principle. This is to be expected, given the conclusion to Implication No 7.
Many lawyers, managers and politicians are realising, based on their own experience, that if conflict parties attempt to resolve an issue in the traditional way, it is common for them to fail to consider the ‘wider picture’ within which they are embedded. Agreements are reached which often constitute no real solutions at all but, at best, bad compromises; and very often neither party is content with the outcome.
Issues like ecology, or third parties who are not directly involved in the conflict, get inadvertently overlooked, and it is these who then suffer as a consequence of the solution reached by those parties who were directly involved. Sometimes, the ecology or these third parties are in fact quite deliberately overlooked, but principally for the same reason, i.e. because of an understanding of roles based on the ‘autonomy principle’. It is clear that one of the lessons which is being learnt from a predominant application of the negotiation principle is that the latter is not in itself conducive to achieving agreements and decisions of the highest quality, i.e. seen from a holistic point of view. The level of quality reached by the negotiating parties is determined by their respective abilities and willingness to integrate the surrounding ‘whole’ into their conflict and its resolution; in fact, it is probably mainly determined by the party with the lower level of ability and willingness. In general then, the negotiation principle leads conflict parties to aim for solutions which satisfy their own interests to the best possible extent, and the outcome is, in truth, measured by most parties according to this one criterion alone.
Sustainable development, however, places a different set of criteria on the outcomes of negotiations and conflicts. The interests of individuals are subordinate to the survival of the planet and of all living organisms on it.
As the world moves into a phase of requiring increased levels of responsibility towards future generations of species of all types, the outcomes of conflicts and decisions generally need to be of a higher holistic quality. The negotiation principle does not appear to offer the means by which this can be achieved.
the number of losers in society is likely to increase;
It is a fact in countries which have been practising the negotiation principle for longer periods of time that at least two classes have emerged: the more successful negotiators and the less successful ones (see Section 3.2). On the one hand, it may be the case that the less successful negotiators in such societies have not been instructed in the skills of negotiation; this places further very serious question marks, of course, on the feasibility of a worldwide implementation of the negotiation principle. On the other hand, the emergence of these two classes is a natural result of the principle itself, since competition is all about winning and losing.
This problem is exacerbated by the fact that power is currently not distributed equally within such societies. It is a fact that negotiations are predominantly won by the more powerful, i.e. by those with the greater financial resources, the greater influence, the greater knowledge, or the greater abilities etc.
Obviously, an equalling-out of power in society would alleviate part of the need to negotiate, but it is hard to see how a continued trend towards a predominant application of the negotiation principle will lead to anything else than a more uneven distribution of power than already exists.(29)
the non-industrialised majority will unleash its aggression on the industrialised minority for pursuing its own material improvement at the expense of mankind’s greatest resource, intercultural learning.
A set of considerable challenges lie ahead for countries which feel themselves compelled to develop their economies. They would be forced to borrow the principles of the market economy and all its premises and concomitants in order to achieve a state which will allow them to begin seriously competing with their counterparts. Simultaneously, they would need to strive for sustainable development and to reconcile industrial with environmental issues, a challenge which even the industrialised nations cannot yet master.
The first challenge of all is to decide – for reasons which truly correspond to their own culture and ways of processing their interactions with their environment – whether they want to develop their economies and compete, or not. Some cultures lack not only the attitudes and skills, but also the desire to negotiate with industrialised world; some attempt to refuse to negotiate, as discussed above. However, they seem increasingly to have no choice as a result of the dilemma outlined earlier in relation to universalism (see Implication No. 5).
It is well-known, of course, that any organism which is forced to do something which does not correspond to its nature reacts. Reactive behaviour can take many forms, a common one being aggression, as discussed above. Everyday, national and international news shows that human beings and human societies which perceive themselves to be ‘in a corner’, or to have been misused, have a strong tendency to react aggressively. Reactive behaviour is highly unpredictable and can lead to chaotic and ‘uncontrollable’ situations.
Reactions also lead to counter-reactions and events show that the industrialised world has a strong tendency to restore order, i.e. to get things back under control. The application of power in such instances is undeniable. It is typically the USA, being the most ‘powerful’ nation at present, which bears controlling influence on unrest. The restoration of order, for reasons which are generally declared to involve economic matters, has two questionable consequences. One consequence is the fact that the party exercising the control does this in its own typical way, a way which is highly likely to be unfitting for the foreign environment where it is applied – unless the world in this case subscribes to universalism. The second consequence is that learning is strongly inhibited on all fronts, i.e. between the parties in-conflict and between the restorer of order and the rest of the world. These two consequences then unleash a second wave of reaction and counter-reaction; a dynamic spiral of perceived oppression and aggression are the result.
The fact that dynamic spirals like this lead to a loss of life may – although it seems a harsh statement – be the lesser of two negative outcomes, when viewed from a holistic point of view. The more serious negative outcome may, in fact, turn out to be the perpetuation of non-use of the potential in true learning between cultures.
Is the Negotiation Principle a Viable Path into the 21st Century?
If one were to decide in favour of the negotiation principle, it is clearly rather difficult to imagine a scenario where all the people of the world have been developed to an equal level of proficiency in assertiveness, competitiveness and negotiating ability. The people of the world are currently so diverse in their attitudes, in their levels of literacy and in their values that it is virtually impossible to conceive of a state where everyone would want and be able to be developed to an equal level of negotiating proficiency.
It follows that, for those cultures for which the negotiation principle is ‘their right way’ of interacting, a responsibility offers itself for having co-created – whether by design or by chance – numerous inequalities of opportunity.
Having discounted the potential solution of educating the rest of the world in the skills of negotiation, cultures which wish to accept this responsibility have only a few alternatives.
One might be for the more-advantaged societies to set up institutions and funds to counteract the inequalities arising around the world and to provide the less-advantaged with protection and aid of various sorts. Whilst this type of assistance is already well in place through organisations like UNO, international courts, watch-bodies and charities, there are many questions concerning both its effectiveness(30) and the hidden motivations behind it; some even suspect an admission of guilt in this type of aid. Whatever the motivations, it is highly unlikely that this way of handling global inequality will change very much in future decades, which means that the perceived need for such institutions will increase dramatically and so will the costs. In other words, this solution appears to be lacking in ‘cost-effectiveness’.
Another possible solution would be to question one’s adherence to the negotiation principle. Perhaps it is necessary to be open for other forms of interaction and to explore ways of achieving communication in a non-parallel fashion. It is this solution will be explored in greater depth in the remainder of this article.
‘Mediation’ was defined above as:
This definition differs in several significant aspects from the one offered for ‘negotiation’ (see above). The most significant aspects are:
- ‘understanding of roles’;
- ‘co-creation of the conflict’;
- ‘neutral party’;
- ‘co-ownership of a holistically optimal resolution’.
1. Understanding of roles
Mediation departs significantly from negotiation in terms of the roles that people are understood to play in conflicts.
Essentially, a person who subscribes to mediation does not view conflicts as phenomena which arise between independent entities, but rather as natural consequences of the interactions of very many parties, or factors, all of which are interdependent. Each party owes its existence to the co-existence of others. No party, or factor, has an identity or a role which is independent of others. The phenomenon of multi-level interde-pendence is something which is valid at all times, i.e. whether the interaction between two or more of the multiply-related parties is in a conflict phase or not. This means, firstly, that it is inappropriate to address the resolution of conflicts using premises which involve role-independence. Secondly, it means that interdependence is seen to extend well beyond the actual conflict phase.
Since the roles are viewed as being interdependent, as opposed to being autonomous, it is inappropriate – from a mediation point of view – for any party to assert its own interests in competition against another.(31)
In everyday life, of course, there is often a very strong element of competition between parties in conflict. It is seldom that a party wants to risk losing – and equally seldom that conflict parties recognize their fundamental interdependence. In reality, few people turn to mediation on the grounds that they believe in the role-understanding which has been portrayed here. More often than not, people in business, in politics and in social life turn to mediation because they have reached a deadlock or have found no other way of resolving their conflict. In all cases, however, it is crucial that the person who has been selected to mediate does possess this particular understanding of roles, regardless of how the conflict parties view their respective roles at the outset of the resolution process.
2. Co-creation of the conflict
In context, this phrase carries the premise that any person or group which is involved in – or is affected by – a conflict has de facto co-created it. The co-creation of a conflict, in this sense, has nothing to do with being ‘at fault’ or ‘in the right’, since conflicts are seen to arise as natural phenomena resulting from interactions between interdependent, diverse elements.
The co-creation of conflicts is seen as being part of the same phenomenon as the co-creation of harmony. Conflict and harmony are interdependent forms of the interactions which take place between organisms in a world of similarity and diversity. Without harmony there can be no conflict, and vice versa.
3. Neutral party
People who spontaneously choose mediation as the preferred way of resolving their own conflicts are not only open to the assistance of a neutral third party, they regard it as being a necessity in most cases.
The primary reason lies in their recognition of the fact that the human perception system has significant limitations. Whilst existing in a world of interdependencies, each human being is the originator and interpreter of its perceptions. In this respect, the world of the human being is largely constructed of self-generated mental representations of what it perceives. In other words, the human perception system is a closed system which – through its inherent subjectivity – cannot on its own adequately access the truth of its interactions with other human beings. Its perceptions of itself and of its own actions are circular and self-perpetuating, and so also are its perceptions of others and of their actions. The human being is, on the one hand, the co-creator of each interaction with others, but it has difficulty, on the other hand, in perceiving its own contribution in a way which is not self-referential.
In conflicts, each party’s self-generated mental representations of themselves and of the other(32) create a hindrance for perceiving and understanding all aspects of the co-creation process in a non self-referential way. The only way to achieve this is to employ a neutral third party who has no self-interest in the conflict or its resolution. The third party offers both conflict parties a means of checking their respective perceptions of themselves, of each other and of each other’s actions. The quality of this third party contribution is dependent on the degree of its neutrality and its lack of value judgements. The absence of value judgements on the part of the third party is particularly important since it allows the conflict parties to free themselves of any existing, self-generated value judgements and to concentrate primarily on checking their perceptions. The checking process then leads to a revision of previous mental representations. This process is what is referred to in the definition as ‘tracing the path from the co-creation of the conflict’. It functions optimally when the conflict parties go through the process simultaneously, i.e. in each other’s presence.
A further reason why some people deliberately choose mediation lies in their recognition of their place in life’s interdependencies. They are keen to ensure that any conflicts which they have co-created are resolved with maximum consideration of the various interdependent factors. In engaging a mediator, the parties seek to improve their access to the totality of the situation and thereby to identify as many of the relevant interdependent factors – within and outside themselves – as possible. Once these various factors have been identified, the role which each of them has played in the co-creation of the conflict can be traced back to a point before the conflict ever became noticeable.
Even when conflict parties resort to mediation without this understanding of the limits of the human perception system and of their interdependencies, it is important that the mediator at least has this understanding.
4. Co-ownership of a holistically optimal resolution
This part of the definition indicates that when conflict parties trace the path of the various interdependent co-creator roles – including their own – from the past to the present, they are necessarily co-involved in the web of interdependencies from the present into the future. Recognition of personal involvement from the past into the future automatically constitutes factual co-ownership of the conflict and its resolution. Once the parties recognize their co-ownership status, they accept responsibility for the co-creation of an interdependent future.
The role of the mediator is not to lead the co-creators in any pre-determined, or self-chosen, direction towards the future. The mediator makes no recourse to moral principles, to desired outcomes, to precedents or to any preferred conflict-resolution method. Even the application of a solution-orientated approach by the mediator is precluded – hence the use of the term ‘resolution’ as opposed to ‘solution’. A holistically optimal state can only be achieved by the co-creators themselves, and only they can determine which is the most appropriate manner to achieve this state for all involved. Since a mediator cannot simultaneously be one of the co-creators, the mediator has no ownership of the resolution and therefore no active determining role to play in the resolution process.
A holistically optimal resolution may turn out to be anything at all. An extreme example of such a resolution might be for all co-creators ‘to do nothing’ and let the conflict take its own course without any proactive interference on the part of any party.
For the remainder of this article, this concept of interactions and conflicts involving human beings will be referred to as the ‘mediation principle’, i.e. in contrast to the ‘negotiation principle’ which was focussed on above.
Challenges in adopting the Mediation Principle
To solve a conflict by way of mediation can, in many cases, present a formidable challenge to people who have been brought up in the negotiation tradition and who have learnt to assert and protect their own interests in a way which is fundamentally competitive. This applies not only to the parties in conflict, but also to those asked to mediate.
For those in conflict, mediation offers, on the one hand, a way of resolving the conflict whereby there is no danger of being ‘judged’, or of ‘losing’; on the other hand, it overrides the reflex which most people have been preprogrammed to adopt, i.e. to manoeuvre themselves into the best possible position against their opponents. This reflex can take on various different forms like gathering arguments and/or people to support one’s own position, going to a solicitor, working out one’s strategy and alternatives in advance, applying one’s creativity and rhetorical skills in the course of a negotiation or conflict etc. To realise that these reflexes are neither necessary nor appropriate can leave people with a feeling of insecurity about what the outcome of the resolution process will be. In other words, if the paradigm of ‘winning & losing’ is a deeply engrained part of their mindsets, it is difficult for people to enter into a mediation process without experiencing some very real anxiety about what their position will be afterwards. Whilst many can subscribe to the mediation principle in theory, and fully accept its ideological foundations, to actually adopt mediation in the resolution of their own conflicts is often not so straightforward and requires a considerable amount of courage.
For those asked to mediate, it is a matter not only of internalising the principle of mediation as outlined above, but also of creating an atmosphere where people’s anxieties become quiescent. The competitive undercurrents which may be present at the start of the resolution process need to be neutralised, and this can only happen if the mediator does not perceive the parties as autonomous opponents and is otherwise sufficiently skilled in the practice of mediation. For many mediators who have been brought up in the negotiation tradition, it also applies that to mediate between others is easier than to adopt mediation in the resolution of their own conflicts: if this is the case, they have probably not yet been able to fully internalise the principle of mediation. There is a significant difference between people who like to mediate between others and those who fully subscribe to mediation in all their interactions with other people.
A Trend towards the Mediation Principle
Since the purpose of this article is to compare the principles of negotiation and mediation and evaluate their respective potential consequences for international business and politics, the postulates, the central questions and the two sets of implications developed above will serve as the implicit starting point for many of the arguments presented below.
At the beginning of this article, observations and arguments were offered to support the idea that a trend towards the mediation principle is taking place in some parts of western societies. Contributory forces are coming both from within western society and from outside.
1. Internal forces
Whilst the central concepts of mediation which have been outlined above present a challenge to the self-understanding and the security-reflexes of the majority of people living in western societies, internal tensions are increasing in quantity and intensity to such an extent that a number of people are urgently seeking alternative methods of conflict resolution.(33)
Both in personal and business matters, traditional methods like litigation are, of course, renowned for costing vast sums of money and time, and for sometimes leading to sub-optimal results. This state of affairs has led, among other things, to the development of the concept of alternative dispute resolution, commonly known as ‘ADR’. In the United States, for example, there has been a strong movement towards ADR and there is already a wealth of literature on this practice alongside its well-anchored position in social, political and business contexts. However, many of the conflict resolution methods which have been developed along these lines over recent decades have failed, perhaps not surprisingly, to escape from the basic parameters and premises upon which the traditional methods are also based. In fact, the principle of autonomy(34) underlies the vast majority. Concepts like ‘getting to yes’, ‘getting past no’, ‘win-win’ and ‘best alternative to negotiated agreement’(35) all play on the competitive elements which people have been conditioned to experience when they find themselves in negotiations and in conflicts. Such concepts and methods, in fact, generally endorse the premise of autonomy, a premise which lies at the very root and cause of many conflicts and which hinders their satisfactory resolution. For this reason, it is important to recognize a significant distinction between those approaches to mediation which are based on the negotiation principle and approaches like the one which is being described here. It is equally important to recognize that any approaches to mediation which are overtly or covertly based on the negotiation principle constitute a major counter force to the development and widespread adoption of a truly different approach to conflict resolution.
The various methods which approach conflict resolution and mediation from the perspective of negotiation may, therefore, be of limited value to the development of a new contribution to the field. In particular, the training of mediators using the premises of the negotiation principle is a practice which could need careful questioning.
Perhaps it will be necessary in future to use different terms for these two fundamentally different approaches. In international politics and business, for example, one notices many cases of third party intervention which are conducted under the banner of ‘mediation’, but where it is readily apparent that the mediator is applying the negotiation principle from the outset, has self-interests in the resolution of the conflict and has, in many cases, co-created the conflict in the first place.
The concurrence of numerous developments resulting from a consistent and broad application of the negotiation principle in many spheres of life may have led to the need for something fundamental to change. It was suggested that this change may involve a critical review of the principles of ‘autonomy’ and ‘objectivity’,(36) thereby causing people to revise their understanding of their roles in conflicts, and in interactions in life generally.(37) The insights which have been gained in recent decades in psychology, in sociology, and in science generally, support the need for a paradigm change as discussed above and are exerting increasing pressure from within the system for a number of basic premises to be revised. Today, we are becoming increasingly aware of the immense limitations of human perception; we are conscious of the far-reaching consequences of people’s idiosyncratic ways of structuring and judging what they perceive; we are aware of the dynamics of group behaviour and of how animosities between groups can lead to tragic outcomes for all involved. At the same time, we are aware that diversity and interdependence are essential to survival. These insights tell us that few individuals or groups have the faculties with which to autonomously resolve a conflict in which they are directly involved in a holistically optimal way, but that an improvement in the quality of conflict outcomes is urgently needed. Something fundamental has to change in the way we address and resolve conflicts.
Another internal force is that of power and aggression in society.(38) We know that power and aggression, which commonly find their expression in conflicts, are highly complex phenomena which involve the interaction of behaviour and perception. Each conflict party perceives the other to have been exercising power, being manipulative or aggressive and thereby causing the breakdown in the relationship. This phenomenon arises within and between groups and organisations of all kinds. Left to their own devices, the conflict parties mostly engage in an open feud, in subtle personal revenge or in a long, drawn-out court case where power in all its various forms is the key to winning or losing. The consequences are seldom advantageous for the parties themselves or for others indirectly involved because – in resorting to power – they get caught in the trap of the autonomy principle. Even within academic institutions fights can arise with consequences which are as destructive as battles on the streets or in the courtroom. Each conflict party resorts to asserting its own interests in a power game in competition against the other.
The fact that people in business and politics, and also in society generally, continue to approach conflict resolution autonomously, but know in advance that they are going to feel unsatisfied with the process and the outcome, is a reflection of our unconscious adoption of a set of premises which may indeed be inappropriate for solving the conflicts of the present and the future. Examples of these premises were laid out above. The consequences of so many people continuing to adhere to the negotiation principle are evident in the high proportion of solutions which are not holistically optimal and in the multitudes of negative knock-on effects for society as a whole, the origins of which are today extremely difficult to retrace. Conflicts which were not optimally resolved in the past have created a legacy of immense complexity which urgently demands in-depth attention and a different approach.
A further internal force which is at work in creating a need for a major change in approaches to conflict resolution involves the shortcomings of the legal system itself. These go further than the long waiting lists caused by a lack of capacity, further than the absence of appropriate laws and judicial bodies in a rapidly evolving society and further than the anachronisms of legal jargon. They reach as far as the inadequacies which result from addressing conflicts with the linearly structured logic which has dominated the legal profession since Aristotle.(39) For centuries people whose thinking-styles are less linearly structured – and therefore differ from the norm established for legal proceedings – have been penalised. People still walk away from courtrooms today with the feeling that the main issues were either seriously distorted or not discussed: the reason is that the core issues can often not be handled within the accepted mode of processing information. As the research into the thinking-styles of human beings shows, jurisprudence is based on only one of many different styles of thinking.(40) This means, firstly, that a number of people have difficulty in interacting in a satisfactory way with the legal system and with its representatives; consequently, such people are at a significant disadvantage both in relation to the system itself and to any counter-party whose thinking-style happens to match that of the legal system. Secondly, since a very large number of conflicts between individuals are in fact caused by differences in thinking-style, it means that the legal system is ill-equipped to handle them. Thirdly, it means that the legal system is itself the co-creator of further conflicts, i.e. with those people who do not share its thinking-style.
Mediation, as defined above, constitutes a significant alternative to currently practised forms of conflict resolution and a response to the growing need for a fundamental change of approach. In particular, mediation is suited for those cases of conflict which for one reason or another cannot be catered for within present systems. Mediation is ideal, for example:
- when conflicts arise in management teams, or project teams, e.g.
between individuals with different thinking-styles or
between groups with different cultures;
- when cooperation breaks down, or stalemates arise, between fundamentally different systems, e.g.
between companies with different corporate and/or ethnic cultures or
between different political ideologies
- when the issue of autonomy lies at the very root of a conflict and hinders its satisfactory resolution, e.g.
between parent companies and their subsidiaries or
between partners in mergers and acquisitions or
between partners in joint ventures
It is worth noting that mediation can be used at all stages in a relationship, which includes the very early stage of relationship-building, the stage of team-development and the optimisation of cooperation, as well as in negotiations and conflicts.
2. External forces
Western societies are also having to yield to the pressure they are experiencing from other parts of the world.
Perhaps one of the most central issues is the dilemma facing the countries of the North-West in their interactions with the rest of the globe. As was pointed out above, the universalistic bias of certain north-western cultures clashes with the deep-cultures of other peoples.(41) For a long time, countries in the South and in the East have been expressing their resistance to the ‘americanisation’ or ‘europeanisation’ of the world. Many feel powerless against the ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ outcomes of universalistic thinking. Others resort to fundamentalism, to sabotage, to terrorism, to the extinction of other victims weaker than themselves and even to self-destruction.(42) On the other hand, the universalists who are trying to improve the lot of all peoples encounter unsurmountable difficulties in trying to communicate and deal with non-western cultures. Business-ventures and governments notoriously find true international cooperation extremely difficult to attain. Among other things, the reasons lie in deep-cultural differences. Instead of having their intentions properly under-stood, they are accused of being arrogant and of trying to dominate the world. The contracts and agreements which they negotiate and sign in good faith are violated without apparent remorse the next day, and their well-meant investments often misappropriated. How this impasse between the various parts of the world will develop in future is uncertain.
Whatever way it develops, there will be numerous interface conflicts in business and politics and each will require a resolution process of a much higher quality than has hitherto been the case. The same is true of the resolution of global issues concerning the world’s ecology, food, energy, health, transportation, employment, pensions, terrorism and so on.
The mediation principle constitutes a meaningful way of meeting many of the challenges raised by these external and or global forces since it focusses on interdependencies and seeks holistically optimal resolutions. It would seem then that there are both internal and external forces at work which are creating a need for, if not a trend towards, the mediation principle.
This being the case, a set of postulates can be formulated, as was done in relation to the negotiation principle above:
to predominantly adopt the mediation principle as the favoured approach to interacting and to solving conflicts complies much more closely with the true human condition of interdependence than the negotiation principle does, which is based on competitiveness and survival of the fittest;
the more readily human beings learn to recognize the non-autonomy of their place among the inherent interdependencies and diversities of life, the sooner holistically optimal resolutions can be reached – by way of mediation – to local and global conflicts in business and politics.
Just as with Postulates Nos 1 & 2 (laid out above), these also beg several questions including the following:
What are the implications of the world’s human inhabitants developing their self-understanding and their approach to interactions and conflict resolution along these lines?
How realistic is such a development and what are the consequences if such a development does not take place?
As above, these questions are so interrelated that they will be addressed simultaneously and, for the sake of simplicity, without specific reference each time. The implications fall again into two different sets:
the more often conflicts are resolved by way of mediation, the more people will be able to recognize their co-creation roles in conflict cycles and their co-ownership of holistically optimal resolutions;
people who increasingly turn to mediation will decreasingly act in competition with or exploit others; energies will consequently be channeled towards finding optimal ways of cooperating and co-existing;
there is likely to be less oppression of individuals and minority groups since interdependence and diversity will be valued more highly than survival of the strongest;
local and global aggression and intolerance are likely to decline;
sustainable development of all kinds will be easier to attain;
intercultural cooperation and learning will accelerate, thus improving true global development and reducing the current inequalities around the world;
Whilst this set is again far from being comprehensive, it is clear that a wide acceptance of the mediation principle could lead to a highly desirable a state of life – yielding a different set of outcomes to those predicted for the negotiation principle. However, there are other implications which follow on from this set and which present significant challenges to the human species. Two of these will be addressed below:
decreased competitiveness in the world of business – both within and between organisations – could lead to economic decline; similarly, in politics, decreased competition could lead to a loss of critical debate and to a decline of democracy;
An implication like this would be disastrous for businesses, for governments and for western society as a whole. Much of the market economy, for example, functions in the way it does because of the principle of competition. To eradicate this principle would quite probably mean catastrophe.
On the other hand, a lack of cooperation, an inability to create and to own holistically optimal solutions, low levels of group learning are all phenomena which are created in environments where competition levels are high. These phenomena can cripple businesses and political organisations just as much as a lack of competition.
It seems that in business and politics there is always a critical tension between competition and cooperation, i.e. between the status of the individual and the status of the group.
Contemporary trends indicate that it is highly unlikely that competitiveness between people – certainly those in north-western cultures – will decrease in the coming years because of the high levels of individualism and autonomy which currently exist. It is questionable – given the implications discussed above – whether it is desirable to promote competitiveness even more by widely reinforcing the negotiation principle. It can be argued that, instead, a greater balance between competition and cooperation – and between the individual and the group – is called for. In fact, many large business organisations are currently undergoing restructuring and other measures in order to create the necessary balance.
The current levels of competitiveness which exist within north-western cultures are unlikely to decrease in the near or mid term. At the same time, internal and external forces are creating a need for levels of cooperation to increase and for many types of conflict to be resolved differently. The mediation principle offers an alternative approach which is suited for certain types of conflict inside these cultures and at their interface with others.
a greater recognition of the interdependencies between human and other beings could mean that the activities and interests of individuals or groups would eventually have to be abandoned in all cases where they do not comply with global sustainable development.
In the search for holistically optimal resolutions by way of the mediation principle, people in conflict will learn to recognize more and more of the factors which underlie and co-create the various interactions in which they are involved. Whilst being able to free themselves of the concept of personally ‘being at fault’, they will realise that that co-ownership of a holistically optimal future involves much more than their own individual well-being.
This process of realisation will not take place immediately, but as the quality of resolutions gradually increases, the faster each individual or group will become aware of the implications of its interdependence with other people and with other aspects of the environment.
If people become aware of these implications, they may well choose not to adopt mediation in the resolution of their conflicts, but will turn to the negotiation principle instead. This means that it is unrealistic to propose that everyone would really be prepared to adopt the mediation principle, even though many are fully aware that their current activities are in conflict with global sustainable development. This same dilemma is to be found in the contemporary stalemate between environmentalists and economists. It is precisely at interfaces like this one, however, that the principle of mediation can offer a major contribution. At such interfaces, two diverse ways of thinking and of processing information meet. Viewed from the outside, neither of them is right and neither is wrong. In truth, they are interdependent, despite the fact that they are often perceived to be in competition. Whether either of the parties voluntarily subscribes to the principle of mediation or not, mediation constitutes one of the few means of overcoming this type of conflict. This means that whilst it is unrealistic to propose that the inhabitants of the world should be educated to adopt the principle of mediation, it is essential that there is a very large resource of highly skilled mediators who are capable of being active at such interfaces.
In the same way, mediation has a major contribution to make at the interfaces between the different religious, political and economic ideologies of the world.(43)
Whilst the mediation principle represents so serious a challenge to some of the forces which hinder the attainment of global sustainable development that its chances of wide adoption are low, it is highly suited for resolving some of the major conflicts which at some point will have to be addressed in a better way than has hitherto been the case.
Is the Mediation Principle a Viable Path into the 21st Century?
Until this point, the two principles have been represented as being alternatives. Obviously, as has been pointed out, it is unrealistic to think that the whole world can be educated to adopt either one or the other. It has been argued that it may in fact be unwise to do so. It is also unrealistic to think that these are the only principles which can be adopted in relation to interactions between people. It is more in keeping with the reality of the world to suggest that both principles should co-exist. The advantage in placing a greater focus on the principle of mediation – certainly in north-western cultures at this point in time – lies in the insight that the widely adopted negotiation principle:
- tends to make people view conflicts as being dualistic and as involving a form of competition between autonomous entities;
- carries accordingly a major responsibility for the creation of a multitude of dualistic interfaces and impasse situations which it is now unable to resolve itself and which can only be resolved by using a different set of premises.
In north-western cultures, we have witnessed in recent decades that the principle of negotiation has been widely accepted and practised. On the one hand, it conforms with many of the deep-cultural premises of these cultures and is therefore an appropriate and accurate reflection of interactions between individuals or groups within these cultures. On the other hand, it does not conform with the deep-cultural premises of all cultures of the world, nor with all premises which exist even within north-western cultures. Both internal and external forces are calling for the incorporation of other principles into interactions in general, and into conflict resolution in particular. It has been suggested that the negotiation principle and the mediation principle are significantly different and that to attempt to combine them is less meaningful than to promote their co-existence. In order to compensate for the contemporary dominance of the negotiation principle both in north-western cultures and in international business and politics, considerably greater focus now needs to be placed on developing the mediation principle and on adopting it increasingly in the resolution of the major and minor conflicts which lie ahead.
Stuart D.G. Robinson
17th October 2018, first published February 1995
Bibliography and Notes
- ‘Mediation – A New Concept of Reconciliation from the USA’ was the title of a speech held at the University of St Gallen, Switzerland on 22nd June 1995 by Michael J. Schless, Attorney at Law and Mediator, Austin, Texas (back)
- See Pruitt, D.G. & Carnevale, P.J., Negotiation in Social Conflict, Open University Press, GB-Buckingham, 1993 (back)
- This research was carried out over a period of five years by members of the Institute for Cross-Cultural Communication AG, CH-Zug (back)
- See Robinson, S.D.G., Warum bringt MbO nicht immer den versprochenen Erfolg?, Barometer 4/92 (back)
- See Robinson, S.D.G., Does a culture have to share territory as well as values?, Paper delivered at 7th Annual Congress of the World Futures Society, Washington DC, 1993 (back)
- See the work of the behaviourist scientists, e.g. John B. Watson or Burrhus F. Skinner (back)
- In fact it is here that one can recognize some of the major roots of the atomistic-universalistic types of culture like the USA. See also Hampden-Turner, C. & Trompenaars, F., The Seven Cultures of Capitalism, Doubleday, London, 1993 (back)
- When the beholder is involved in the conflict, then the independent entities are a ‘subject’ and one or more ‘objects’. (back)
- See for example Mathew, T., It’s My Life, Barometer 2/95 (back)
- See the works of Thomas Kuhn. See also Penrose, R., Shadows of the Mind, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1994 and Maturana, H.R. & Varela, F.J., Der Baum der Erkenntnis, Scherz Verlag, Bern, 1987 (back)
- See Handbuch KulturManagement, Raabe, Stuttgart, 1992 (back)
- See Quinn, D., Ishmael, Bantam Turner, 1993, e.g. p. 129 ‘Diversity is a survival factor for the community itself.’ (back)
- See Morosini, P., The Importance of Cultural Fit in Cross-Border Merger and Acquisition Deals, Barometer 4/93; also Robinson, S.D.G., Why have 70% of all Joint-Ventures with Eastern Europe failed?, Barometer 2/93 (back)
- See Robinson, S.D.G., Interkulturelles Management – die Kunst, Konflikte zwischen Kulturen zu bewältigen bzw. zu vermeiden, in Handbuch KulturManagement (12,1995), Raabe, Stuttgart (back)
- It follows that the search for harmony is a futile one and that one should perhaps rather concentrate on viewing conflicts as learning situations. Conflicts offer those involved a unique opportunity for gaining insights about themselves, each other and diversity in general, provided they approach resolving them in an open, non-defensive way. (back)
- See Mindell Ar. & Mindell Am., Riding the Horse Backwards, process work in theory and practice, Arkana, GB-Harmondsworth, 1992; compare also with Fisher, R., Ury, W., Patton, B., Das Harvard Konzept: sachgerecht verhandeln – erfolgreich abschliessen, Frankfurt, 1991 (back)
- See Robinson, S.D.G., Learning to Interface: serious deficits and encouraging trends in management development, Barometer 3/94 (back)
- For a discussion on the identity issue in relation to international negotiators, see p. 226, Faure, G.O. & Rubin J.Z. eds, Culture and Negotiation, Sage, London, 1993 (back)
- There are, of course, many different definitions of the term ‘negotiation’, as has been stressed to the author in conversation with Ueli Egger and Constantin Peer, both international negotiation specialists based in Switzerland. The definition offered in this article is clearly not intended as a ‘universal’ definition, for reasons which are made clear in the course of the text. It is rather an attempt to contribute to the field of conflict resolution by creating a clear and meaningful distinction between the terms ‘negotiation’ and ‘mediation’. (back)
- See Baudrillard, J., Interkulturelle Verständigung oder Interkultureller Hass?, Barometer 3/95 (back)
- See Gruen, A., Identität und Unmenschlichkeit, Barometer 2/95 (back)
- See Robinson, S.D.G., Racial prejudices: Can we learn how to reduce them?, Barometer 2/94 and Who’s afraid of intercultural competence? Barometer 1/93 (back)
- For an explanation of ‘deep-culture’, see See Robinson, S.D.G., Interkulturelles Management – die Kunst, Konflikte zwischen Kulturen zu bewältigen bzw. zu vermeiden, Barometer 1/95 & Handbuch KulturManagement, Raabe, Stuttgart, 1995 (back)
- See Hampden-Turner, Ch. & Trompenaars, F., The Seven Cultures of Capitalism, Doubleday, London, 1993 (back)
- Exactly the same is true, of course, of the approach adopted by the author in the writing of this article. (back)
- This point reflects the differences which have been identified between the goals of psychotherapy as practised in the West and in the East: the autonomy of the individual in the former case contrasting with symbiosis with the environment in the latter (to use terminology from the present article). For a detailed account of these differences, see Wilber, K., Engler, J. & Brown, D., Psychologie der Befreiung, Scherz Verlag, Bern, 1988 (back)
- See Morosini, P., The Importance of Cultural Fit in Cross-Border Merger and Acquisition Deals, Barometer 4/93 (back)
- See Hampden-Turner, Ch. & Trompenaars, F., The Seven Cultures of Capitalism, Doubleday, London, 1993 (back)
- See De Leener. P., Hot conflicts and cold conflicts, Barometer 3/95; also Schafer, P., Cultures and Economies – Irresistible forces encounter immovable objects, Barometer 3/94 & 1/95 (back)
- See Tschudin, P., Embargopolitik: Das Dilemma der Mitverantwortung, Barometer 1/94 (back)
- In philosophical terms, mediation in this sense probably constitutes a departure from Descartes’ dictum of 1637: cogito, ergo sum.
In contrast to the latter, and also to the mindset offered in Part Twoabove for the negotiation principle, mediation requires an understanding of roles along the following lines: (back)
- As humans we share the faculty of consciousness. This faculty causes us to create mental representations of our experiences.
- Such mental representations differ from sensations produced by other faculties in that they can cause us to distinguish ourselves from our environment, i.e. to create ‘subject’ and ‘object’.
- The subject:object distinction causes us to differentiate between concepts like ‘mind’ and ‘body’, ‘rational thought’ and ‘irrational behaviour’ and ‘creator’ and ‘created’. In the context of conflicts, we differentiate between ’cause’ and ‘effect’, ‘me’ and ‘you’, ‘me’ and ‘other’ etc..
- Other organisms in our environment exist in our consciousness as ‘other’ organisms as a direct result of the subject:object distinction. Outside of our consciousness, they are not ‘other’; nor is there a distinction between ’cause’ and ‘effect’, ‘me’ and ‘you’ etc.
- These ‘other’ organisms do not appear to possess the faculty of consciousness in the same form as we humans do – if at all. We share other faculties with these organisms which al-low us to interact with them – and them with us – in ways which lie outside the faculty of consciousness.
- Since – outside the faculty of human consciousness – there are no dualistic distinctions between ‘me’ and ‘other’, between ’cause’ and ‘effect’, or even between ‘conflict’ and ‘harmony’, life is a complex of interdependencies.
- The concept that individuals can autonomously cause – and also autonomously resolve – conflicts is a product of our consciousness.
- It is self-deceptive to think that we can resolve conflicts autonomously. Our mental representations are not only insufficient, but intrinsically inequipped, to provide us with the information to act in unison with the true (human) condition of interdependence.
- For the sake of simplicity, ‘the other’ is used in the singular form although conflicts do, of course, occur between more than two parties. (back)
- The Institute for Mediation in Zürich, Switzerland is one example. Here people from different disciplines, particularly from the legal profession, are seeking alternative methods of conflict resolution. (back)
- See Section 3.4. (back)
- See for example Fisher, R., Ury, W. & Patton, B., Getting to Yes: negotiating agreement without giving in, Penguin, London, 1991 (back)
- See Section 3.4. (back)
- See Havel, V., The End of the Modern Era, in The Hi-Tech Executive Report, ISSN 1077-0852, Summit NJ Vol. 3, No. 2; also Damasio, A.R., Descartes’ Error, Picador, London, 1995; also Schafer, P., Cultures and Economies – Irresistible forces encounter immovable objects, Barometer 3/94 & 1/95 (back)
- See Gruen, A., Identität und Unmenschlichkeit, Barometer 2/95; also Baudrillard, J., Interkulturelle Verständigung oder Interkultureller Hass?, Barometer 3/95 (back)
- See Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle, translated by D.P. Chase, Dent, London, 1920 (back)
- See Herrmann, N., The Creative Brain, Brain Books, N. Carolina, 1988; also Robinson, S.D.G:, The Selection, Training and Coaching of Managers for Cross-Cultural Projects and Business Ventures, Barometer 4/93 (back)
- See Robinson, S.D.G., Interkulturelles Management – die Kunst, Konflikte zwischen Kulturen zu bewältigen bzw. zu vermeiden, Barometer 1/95 (back)
- See Gruen, A., Identität und Unmenschlichkeit, Barometer 2/95 (back)
- Interestingly, mediation is also suited for handling the interface between adherents to the negotiation principle and adherents to the mediation principle, particularly to avoid competition aris-ing between these two approaches to conflict resolution. (back)
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Personal and Corporate Integrity – Reflections on a Grossly Misunderstood Builder and Destroyer of Worlds
Stuart D.G. Robinson & Alan Ettlin
15th August 2020
Why is it that integrity, like the whole topic of ethics, is becoming so highly challenging to attain and maintain in business life that managers either consciously or subconsciously try to avoid it?
Part of the answer may lie in the fact that they have not been given the education and the tools to address it; another part of the answer may lie in the trend towards digitalisation, evidence-basing and atomism in general which leave little room for non-quantifiable phenomena such as integrity; a further part may lie in the sheer and often underestimated complexity of what integrity means in today’s world.
At the same time, journalists and individuals who may wish to harm us seem to seek out the slightest potential infringements of integrity and ethics and report on them in a way which can cause very serious harm to the reputation of individual managers and their organisations, sometimes with fatal consequences.
In this and other articles, we hope to provide a series of insights which enables senior management in particular to address and resolve the increasingly complex challenges which integrity poses.
Starting with a case-study, we will then proceed to unravel various examples and then, in the second section, discuss how to resolve them.
|The Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board could not control her temper when her brother, currently the company’s CEO, came to tell her that he was going to give his own son a job in the Finance Department:
“Absolutely out of the question. Never, never, never. If you do that, John, then I will sell my part of the company and probably force the sale of all of it.”
John cowered, looking shocked and intimidated. He had expected some resistance from his sister, but not quite such an explosion of anger. As he often did in such situations with his sister, he deliberately went on the defensive and tried to appease:
“I have every right to employ Jimmy. As you know, he needs a job. He has finished his degree-course … will probably get a very good grade this time around … but no employer will take him due to his illness. Jane and I have talked it through with him … it was his own idea, by the way, … and the job would only be a low grade one in the Finance Department. It is not a senior job, so it wouldn’t affect our written agreement. By the way, my successor has already agreed to Jimmy getting the job. Come on, Susan. What’s the matter? Just calm down and let’s talk it through sensibly.”
Susan repeated her original statement, with even greater emotion than before, and added:
“Look, John, I gave in to Mother, I let you take over the CEO function after my ten-year stint and I let you have your way with your ideas about the company vision and its strategy, not to mention your changes to our corporate culture. Now, we are losing more and more money every day. This would never have happened if Father hadn’t died so early … and Mother never was a businesswoman anyway. The annual turnover is now down to 350 million and we have made no profit for the last three years … in other words, ever since you have been in charge. We are also just about to lose a very costly court case which you got us into and, now, you come with this … the very last straw. Never, never, never.”
She went to her office, got her car-keys and drove off, visibly fuming with rage.
Later that evening, Susan got a phone call from John, but ended the call as soon as she realised that he was still defending his right to give Jimmy a job in the company.
Susan’s husband, Stephen, asked her what the phone-call was all about and, over dinner, succeeded in getting her to change her mind about Jimmy. Neither of them liked Jimmy as a person, both had serious doubts about his ability to work and concentrate for long periods of time. They also doubted that he could get significantly better grades in his university exams than he did the year before. A key issue for them both was the danger of Jimmy ruining the reputation of the family within the organisation if he were to work there, even though he was a highly intelligent young man. Having always had qualms about John’s astuteness for business, his managerial style and “where on earth he had been leading the company for the past three years”, Susan was concerned that, if Jimmy was given the position, he could feed financial and other sensitive information back to his father following his departure as CEO, which would be in two months’ time. Most of all, she feared that John might try to interfere in her own strategic guidance and management of the new CEO. The latter was not an analytic, administrator-type like John, but someone who was reported to have an excellent track record as an entrepreneurial leader. This is what Susan had realised the company needed, someone much more like herself, and this was her principal reason for selecting him. In Susan’s mind, John’s strategy which had been focussing on solar-power technology and aimed to radically down-size their traditional core business in hydraulic pumps needed to be reversed as soon as possible. Despite the gravity of these concerns, Susan slowly came around to the idea that, since it was a family company after all, and since John had mandated their own son, Sammy, with some considerable consultancy work for the company, she should be fair and considerate towards her nephew, particularly because of his unfortunate psychological condition. She agreed with Stephen that integrity should come first and that, with immediate effect, she should stop trying to veto Jimmy’s appointment. Susan phoned John the same evening to inform him of her change of mind in the interests of the family.
When John told Jane, his wife, and Jimmy about Susan’s change of mind, they both smiled and expressed their gratitude.
Neither Jimmy nor Jane had the courage to admit that they had met up with Susan’s husband, Stephen, in town for a coffee that afternoon: they had explained to him how desperately Jimmy needed a job in order to reduce the financial burden which his years of study had been causing and, most of all, to pay off several large debts to various friends and colleagues, debts which he had apparently been hiding from his father.
In this case-study, which has only slightly been adapted from a real-life situation, we can see how a manager is faced with the dilemma of either crossing some ethical red-lines in order to safeguard corporate integrity and, in so doing, jeopardising her personal integrity or, alternatively, putting her personal and family integrity first and thus jeopardising the integrity of the organisation.
As with ‘neutrality’ which we have discussed elsewhere, one of the challenges for anyone who seeks and needs to be a role-model of integrity is that the beholder is the one who will make the decisive judgement, not the one being observed. ‘Integrity’ is a perception through the eye of the beholder or, more accurately, a moral value-judgement which is generated by one or more observers based on what it is that they interpret – or choose to interpret – to be the motives behind the observed behaviour and the extent to which these interpreted motives are aligned with the observers’ own pertaining understandings of what is ethical behaviour and what is not. In the case-study, we read that
If we were Susan and we were aware that John often behaved in this way, we could possibly interpret there to be a motive of emotional manipulation behind his behaviour. Such an interpretation could lead us (as ‘observers’ of this record of the events) to question John’s integrity since manipulative intent is regarded by many of us as being unethical(1). Confronted with what we have interpreted to be emotional manipulation, might we ourselves then – in Susan’s position – remain true to our own feelings and burst out in anger? If we were to do so, we would not fall into the integrity trap ourselves, i.e. we would not compromise our personal integrity by yielding to John’s submissive behaviour and by adapting our own behaviour to his. Or might we be equally manipulative, even towards our very selves, by repressing our natural emotions and by trying to be perceived by anyone watching us as a role-model for calm, collected, professional behaviour? In this case, we, too, would end up in the integrity trap since we, like John, could be deemed by an observer to be guilty of consciously manipulative behaviour. Under these circumstances, both we and John could regard each other’s motives to be manipulative and, therefore, lacking in integrity(2) which, in turn, could lead to even more complex dynamics than the case-study currently suggests – dynamics which are not uncommon in everyday business and private life.
As the case-study unfolds, we read Susan saying
In these lines, we can interpret that, several years ago, Susan had quite probably consciously behaved in such a way as to be regarded by her mother as behaving with integrity – i.e. behaving with loyalty towards her family and her brother – but that, in all truth, she was aware that she had acted against her own inner conviction of what constitutes ethical behaviour which would constitute a breach of her personal integrity. Thus, we would interpret her motives to be such that she had consciously jeopardised the company’s successful track-record, the livelihoods of its employees, the well-being of its clients and suppliers in allowing her brother to take over and change the company’s course: moreover, she had knowingly harmed the company’s corporate integrity by allowing a strategy to be implemented which lacked alignment between her own strategic convictions and those of her brother in their respective corporate functions.
Whilst, as is often the case in everyday business-life, the reasons for the company’s negative trends could be portrayed to be outside Susan’s or John’s field of influence, we, as observers of Susan, might easily come to the value-judgement that, as Chairwoman of the Board,
- her personal motives were not aligned with her functional responsibility to safeguard the company’s corporate integrity,
- she had lacked personal integrity in veering from her inner conviction and in acting nepotistically at the expense of the company
or, at best,
- she had acted with misguided integrity from any or all of these viewpoints.
With further reflection and a little creative speculation, we could consider the possibility that John’s new strategy might have been much in-line with market developments, i.e. he had realised
- that his father’s original strategy and product-lines had no future
- that a change was crucial for the company’s success, even though it might need some time to complete the change process and reap the benefits.
In such a case, we could lead ourselves to question the integrity of Susan’s motives in consciously undoing John’s intended re-orientation of the company i.e. undoing his realignment of its ‘central pillars’ and modi operandi – including, possibly, changes to the four pillars of ethics, culture, vision and strategy and their alignment
- ‘merely’ because of her own loyalty to her father’s legacy
- in an attempt to restore her personal integrity in the eyes of observers who were cognisant of her inner convictions.
Such speculation could lead us once again to an interpretation of misguided integrity on the part of Susan on several counts.
A further aspect of integrity which can be seen to manifest itself at this point is that of untouched-ness, or ‘purity’. Whether we are referring to a human being, to an organisation, to some other organism, to a material object, to a thought or to what is termed ‘intellectual property’, there is an understanding of integrity in certain ethical contexts which requires their ‘being’ to be pure, i.e. not to be touched or tainted, at least without explicit willing consent by the relevant party and assuming that such consent is based on that party’s possession of and/or access to the appropriate power of judgement. Once their original pristine state, their purity, is deemed to have been illegitimately touched, i.e. not respected, then their integrity can be regarded as having been violated and, consequently, as being lost – possibly irretrievably so. In the case-study above, the company’s integrity – in this particular sense of the term – could be deemed to have been violated if changes were interpreted to have been made without the willing consent of, at least, the proprietors (see below). Whilst we do not have enough information to discern who are even the factual owners of the company under discussion, certain sets of assumptions would allow us, as observers, to judge the changes which were implemented (or intended) by John, by Susan – or by both – as violations of the company’s corporate integrity. The assumptions which would need to be validated for such a judgement to be made would necessarily include, of course, not only factors such as the distribution of shares at the ownership level of the company, but also the cultural and ethical nature of the relation between the ownership, the supervisory board, the executive management and the institutionalised role-understandings and codes of behaviour within the company. For example, is the culture a hierarchical one or do all the employees share the same status of stakeholdership as the proprietors and thereby need to give their willing consent to any fundamental changes? Does the corporate culture allow for the son of one of the owners to come in as a consultant and impact on the changes? For more detailed treatments of the latter topics, the interested reader is referred to previous articles.
The next section of the case-study allows us to make value-judgements about the integrity of Susan and her husband. What were the motives behind Susan’s emotional outbursts? Why did she reject John’s idea of employing Jimmy? Were they an attempt on her part to restore both her own personal integrity and the corporate integrity of the company? This latter interpretation would certainly be arguable if we were to interpret her motives as consciously acting with resolve, remaining true to her inner convictions, eradicating nepotism, restoring the company’s corporate integrity and reputation and putting the interests of the employees and suppliers above those of her family, of her brother and of her nephew.
However, following the emotional outbursts, she seems to have allowed herself to be convinced by Stephen that the ethically correct thing to do would be
- not only to put Jimmy’s infliction above her personal convictions
- to act fairly in the light of the fact that John had given their own son, Sammy, a mandate to work for the company.
In Stephen’s eyes, integrity would be violated, not by what could be seen by others as a motive of nepotism, but by his wife failing to act with sufficient sympathy, empathy and fairness; integrity for him is interpretably not about corporate success, but about acting with compassion. Possibly, Stephen is less sensitised to the differentiation between personal and corporate integrity and to the challenges of harmonising them than his wife. This would, in turn, make Susan’s integrity dilemma even more complex since she may feel that her primary loyalty must lie with her husband rather than the organisation. Of course, if she were to unite with her husband’s understanding of integrity, we are left – when viewed from a corporate perspective – with little option but to interpret that she has fallen back into the misguided integrity trap. Furthermore, her behaviour in switching from an outright emotional rejection of Jimmy to an expression of compassionate acceptance towards him and her brother can be regarded as inconsistent over time – and thereby as impairing her integrity once more.
At this juncture, we propose that the inner wrestlings which managers undergo in constantly trying ‘to be seen to be doing the right thing’ by people at work and at home consume amounts of mental and emotional energy which can be grossly underestimated. How does one, as a manager, remain constantly true to oneself in a social environment where one’s integrity is decided by other people? As expounded elsewhere, ethical dissonance can make us seriously ill – and even lead to suicide – which, in itself, illustrates that ethical compromise is both an inherently contradictory term and, depending on the degree of dissonance, an unsustainable mental state.
Returning to the story, it ends with an interesting twist and heightened complexity concerning Susan’s task of safeguarding both personal and corporate integrity. The formulation of the text leaves us, as readers/observers, with certain options and plenty of scope for interpretation based on our personal experience and ethics.
When we consider the way in which Stephen behaved towards his own wife, we may lead ourselves to question his personal integrity. He seems not have been honest with her. Was this possibly out of sympathy towards Jimmy? Did he have compassion for Jimmy because he was afraid of his father? Was John a ‘control freak’ who left Jimmy no personal space and was Susan just as much a control freak as her brother and perhaps her father?
Then, we can lead ourselves to question John’s wife’s integrity towards her own husband. Is she being equally dishonest, for similar reasons?
Also, we can make interpretations about Jimmy’s motives and question the integrity in his behaviour and motives towards his father. What sort of person must he be to hide his debts from his father, but nevertheless press him for a job in the company – knowing full well that he will not be able to perform in an adequate form and that he will thereby undermine his father’s standing?
Perhaps we can lead ourselves to speculate about the integrity of John’s motives towards his son, Jimmy, by allowing him to take on a function which could well expose his illness and weaknesses?
To conclude our reflections on integrity so far, we, as readers/observers, have some potential choices to make. Should we excuse lacking or misguided integrity, should we condemn it or should we condone it. Should we address integrity in all its facets proactively or should we circumvent it? There is also the issue of how we can remain true to ourselves when the integrity of our behaviour and motives is decided by other people. Further, how should we undertake change which we deem to be necessary in the interests of an organisation’s sustainability and resilience and, at the same time, safeguard both the purity facet of its corporate integrity and that of the alignment of any changes to its ethics, culture, vision and strategy? Finally, how can we prevent others from using the ‘integrity argument’ as a weapon against us, as is so often done in the worlds of business, politics and social life to dismantle the reputation of individuals and organisations?
A facet of integrity and ethics which does not manifest itself in the case-study but is equally important for addressing some of the central questions raised above, is that of hypocrisy. For many of us, condemning, excusing or approving the behaviour of others seems to come easily: our ethical competence enables us to make value judgements very quickly concerning what we interpret to be the motives which lie behind other people’s behaviour. The value judgements which we make and feel most strongly about tend to stem from ethical values which we have internalised at a level which we term ‘deep- ethics’ and which have become part of how we define ourselves.
For example, when we read the following paragraph:
some of us might very quickly generate thoughts along the following lines
How can Jimmy and Jane not have the courage to do the right thing? …
This is downright cowardly and manipulative on top!
And Jimmy surely must have a bad conscience because of the fact that he kept his debts secret from his father… surely there is some sinister reason for doing so.
Thoughts such as these could be closely linked to an inner, self-defining conviction such as
The latter could well be true, of course – until, one day, we were to find ourselves in a situation in which we feel it wiser to keep a seemingly insignificant secret in order to spare someone else significant pain or embarrassment. If we were to be found out and challenged about keeping that secret, we might argue inside our mind that
If necessary, we might try to circumvent or justify the inherent hypocrisy in as credible a manner as possible to the person who was challenging us in order to prove our ethical competence and thereby our integrity. We might also attempt to apologise or explain why our behaviour was inconsistent with what we had done or said previously since a perceived lack of congruence over time in our behaviour can be interpreted as an expression of divergent and/or possibly insincere motives, which can consequently impair our reliability and trustworthiness – and consequently, in many, if not all, ethical contexts, our integrity.
Negative value-judgements such as ‘inconsistent behaviour’, ‘misguided integrity’, ‘a lack of alignment of corporate pillars or modi operandi’, ‘violated purity’, ‘hypocrisy’ as also ‘cynicism’ reveal, of course, why it is crucial to us that those in positions of particular responsibility are perceived to act with integrity, i.e. because of our need for reliability, predictability, trustworthiness and conformity with our own expectations and values. These characteristics are essential for people in virtually all walks of life, including senior managers, who are expected to be ethical role-models at all times – and not least in times of widespread turmoil and distress. Reliability, predictability and trustworthiness are characteristics which, like integrity, allow little tolerance. They are virtually incompatible with ‘greyness’: a manager is either reliable or not, is predictable or not, is trustworthy or not, has integrity or not.
However, alongside the expectations which we have of managers, there is also a reality which probably few people have been educated to integrate into their minds and emotions. It is this reality which causes energy-consuming ethical dissonance and tension within and between people, namely that the world inside and outside us is not mono-ethical – and has not been so for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Conditioned, as we are, however, to think and behave mono-ethically, i.e. with a high level of ethical competence, we categorise certain types of thoughts, behaviour and motives as being either ethical or unethical. This has the consequence that if the motives which beholders interpret to underlie our behaviour are
- not ethically aligned among themselves, i.e. are incongruent, e.g. hypocritical,
- not aligned with the beholders’ own ethics and/or expectations
then our integrity will, with a high degree of likelihood, be impaired.
Reasons for the fact that we are mono-ethically conditioned are expounded elsewhere, but, in general terms, we can recognise
- a sense and purpose in that mono-ethicality offers reliability, predictability, trustworthiness and certainty to those who have been conditioned to need it, and
- that the above definition of the concept of integrity is a product of that conditioning.
In beginning to recognise the veritableness of the multi-ethicality which pertains inside us and around us, we gain the possibility to slowly escape from some of the mental and emotional confines which the conditioning of mono-ethicality necessarily creates. We will then become aware that a concept like ‘hypocrisy’ – as we have known it until now – gradually loses its meaning as we cease to judge ethically diverse behaviour through the lens of mono-ethicality. The same applies to ‘sarcasm’, ‘cynicism’, ‘double standards’ as well as to ‘integrity’ and to what we have termed ‘misguided integrity’.
Whilst it is cognitively relatively easy to understand that the challenges which arise from the mono-ethical concept of integrity can be overcome, or indeed avoided, through recognising multi-ethicality, the internalisation of that recognition can represent a new and significant challenge. The process of internalisation involves and necessitates a development of our interethical competence. This competence enables us to function or mediate at the interface between differing ethical standpoints without experiencing or expressing any personal, mental or emotional resonance or dissonance with any of the pertaining standpoints(4). In developing our interethical competence, our ethical neutrality will also unfold, thus gradually eradicating a core element of our self-understanding hitherto and dissolving our need for the form of certainty which mono-ethicality has been providing. Vivid examples of a person who enabled herself to function outside the bounds of certainty, at the interface between ethical standpoints, are to be found in the memoirs of Gisela Perl. An incarcerated Jewish gynaecologist in Auschwitz from 1944 to 1945, she describes how she carried out the medical operations and tasks demanded of her by Josef Mengele and in parallel terminated the lives of born and unborn babies while momentarily saving the lives of their mothers(5). Conceivably, she found herself at the interface between conflicting ethical standpoints, such as the following:
- to murder a human being is a preordained, absolute moral wrong
- to murder a human being is legitimisable contingent upon one’s own assessment of the pertaining circumstances.
The practical dealings of the authors in helping people to recognise differing ethical standpoints in various situations and develop their interethical competence have shown that most people will reach a limitation point which is defined by what we term their ‘deep-ethics’, i.e. the set of ethical values which are and need to remain immutable. The fact that Gisela Perl later tried to commit suicide may be an indication that she, too, could not come to terms with the violation of her own deep-ethics.
A present-day vivid example is that of the public prosecutor, Nicola Gratteri, in Calabria in Italy who has so dedicated himself to bringing the Mafia group known as the ‘Ndranghetta to justice that his life has had to be closely protected by the police and personal bodyguards since 1989. From a telephone interview with the Financial Times(6), he is quoted as saying
The author of the article continues:
Ironically, the ‘Ndranghetta have reportedly also been ‘stalking death’ in Calabria by anticipating the death of COVID-19 victims and pressurising relatives into using certain funeral companies by virtue of their infiltration of the hospitals and indeed the whole health system in the region.
In an interview given to freepressonline.it(7), a local newspaper of Catania, Gratteri portrays himself to be acting in a world beyond ethical dilemma. The interested reader is recommended to read the article in its entirety.
To what extent a shareholder activist fund called Voce Capital Management finds itself beyond ethical dilemma is not clear from the information available in a report by the Financial Times(8) concerning Mark Watson, the Chief Executive of specialist insurer Argo Group. In a letter, Voce Capital Management writes as follows concerning Mark Watson:
Following the activist’s initiative, the company was investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Mark Watson was removed from office. Such attacks on the integrity of managers and their employers can raise the question as to the ethics behind the motives of those making the attack. In the case of a shareholder activist, one might speculate that the motives are driven by self-gain and the enhancement of self-reputation, i.e. what might be termed ‘hypocritical’ denigration of the integrity of others. In the case at-hand, we have no information about the pertaining ethics behind the motives of Mark Watson, Daniel Plants, the founder of Voce, or their respective organisations.
A similar situation presents itself in our original case study:
|A few days later and to everyone’s surprise, Sammy wrote a strongly worded letter to both John and Susan declining any further mandates with the company after meeting with the new CEO on his own initiative and without any prior discussion with anyone else. In his letter, he writes:
Having done extensive research into his professional and personal background and having found out that this ‘very experienced entrepreneurial leader’ has no successful track record at all; he has deliberately not declared certain very sensitive parts of his occupational history in his CV. Also, he is described by some people who know him privately as a narcissistic conman with absolutely no integrity. Well, I can confirm all of these points and, more seriously still, I have lost complete confidence in the way the family company is now being managed.
and again, we can only speculate on the ethics behind Sammy’s attack on the integrity of his mother, his uncle, the aspirant CEO, as indeed that of the family company.
It is clear, however, that the use of the integrity-weapon can be highly destructive, and, is in itself an indicator of the ethics of both the attacker and the attacked. In some cases, the ethical systems of each party may be strongly dissonant and in other cases very similar. Equally clear is that a high level of the form of empathy which is concomitant with interethical competence is required to even begin to address what is arguably one of the most powerful instruments of mono-ethicality. Assuming that ’attackers’ such as Sammy do not possess such empathy since they would otherwise not use the integrity argument in a destructive manner, then it is only the attacked parties which, in such cases, could potentially minimise any damage to their public and private standing and their relations with the attacker. In reality, of course, damage to a party’s public and private standing is very difficult, if not impossible, to reverse.
Referring back to the questions of
- whether we should excuse, condemn or even approve lacking or ‘misguided integrity’, ‘inconsistent behaviour’, a ‘lack of alignment of corporate pillars or modi operandi’, ‘violated purity’ and ‘hypocrisy’
- whether we should address integrity in all its aspects proactively or circumvent it
- how we can remain true to ourselves when the integrity of our behaviour and motives is decided by other people
- how we should undertake change which we deem to be necessary in the interests of an organisation’s sustainability and resilience and, at the same time, safeguard both the purity facet of its corporate integrity and that of the alignment of any changes to its ethics, culture, vision and strategy
- how we can prevent others from using the ‘integrity argument’ as a weapon to dismantle the reputation of ourselves as individuals and also of our organisations?
we offer the conclusions that people such as senior managers who carry particular responsibility and who are expected to be ethical role-models
- require a level of ethical competence which allows them in mono-ethically conditioned environments to
- think and behave as authentic ethical role-models
- facilitate interpretations of their motives as being an expression of integrity
- address all facets of integrity proactively where appropriate
- avoid third-parties making value-judgements such as ‘inconsistent’, ‘hypocritical’ about them
- instead, fulfil pertaining needs such as reliability, predictability, trustworthiness and certainty
- facilitate change in the interests of sustainability and resilience with attention to all facets of corporate integrity such as purity and pillar-alignment
- require a level of multi-ethical competence which allows them in differing mono-ethically conditioned environments to
- facilitate interpretations of their motives as an authentic expression of integrity in each mono-ethically conditioned environment
- address all facets of integrity proactively where appropriate
- avoid value judgements about their thoughts and behaviour which do not fulfil the pertaining understanding of an ethical role-model
- facilitate change in the interests of sustainability and resilience with attention to all facets of the pertaining understanding of corporate integrity
- require a level of interethical competence and concomitant ethical neutrality which allows them to
- behave primarily empathetically in all ethical environments as a genuine expression of being true to themselves
- function and/or mediate at interfaces between differing mono-ethically conditioned standpoints without experiencing or expressing any personal, mental or emotional resonance or dissonance with any of the pertaining standpoints
- facilitate the development of interethical competence in their organisations
- facilitate change in the interests of sustainability and resilience with attention to all facets and implications of multi-ethicality.
With a deliberate allusion to the words of J. Robert Oppenheimer, we question the legitimacy of the building of mono-ethical worlds, the use of integrity as a weapon in a world which is factually multi-ethical and the oversight in management education to equip people with the necessary levels of inter-ethical competence in order to take on positions of particular responsibility.
15th August 2020
- Other observers, for example of Machiavellian disposition, may find no ethical fault in behaviour which appears to be aimed at generating a personal advantage. (back)
- Unless both we and John share an understanding of integrity which allows us both to behave manipulatively, i.e. without our integrity being perceived by our counterpart as violated, while perceiving our own behaviour as being manipulative. (back)
- Depending on the situation at hand, we may feel different ethical values to be conflicting with one another, e.g. whether to unwaveringly tell the truth or to avoid causing someone pain at all costs. Sometimes, such an ethical conflict can be resolved in the blink of an eye by unconsciously referring to an internalised hierarchy of ethical values which indicates the right choice; in other cases, multiple systems of such values may be at play and result in a veritable ethical dilemma. (back)
- As we have discussed this matter in other articles as also that, in our understanding, neither interethical nor intercultural competence are to be equated with any form relativism, we refer the interested reader to those articles rather than repeating or further elaborating at this point. (back)
- Cf. Gisela Perl, I was a doctor in Auschwitz, International Universities Press, New York, 1948. (back)
- Cf. Miles Johnson (2020), How the Mafia infiltrated Italy’s hospitals and laundered the profits globally, Financial Times, 9th July 2020 [Online]. Accessible at https://on.ft.com/2ZQFxCL (accessed on 10th July 2020). (back)
- Cf. Orazio Vasta, Chi è Nicola Gratteri, il magistrato a cui Napolitano impedi’ di diventare Ministro della Giustizia, freepressonline.it, 26th December 2019 [Online]. Accessible at https://freepressonline.it/2019/12/26/chi-e-nicola-gratteri-il-magistrato-a-cui-napolitano-impedi-di-diventare-ministro-della-giustizia/ (accessed on 14th July 2020). (back)
- Cf. Sujeet Indap, Argo affair is a warning for CEOs enjoying lavish perks, Financial Times, 10th July 2020 [Online]. Accessible at https://on.ft.com/2W2wZaX (accessed on 10th July 2020). (back)
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Born: San Francisco
Resides in: Daly City
Favorite Food: Greek food
Favorite Composer: Beethoven
Relationship Status/Children: Girlfriend, no kids
What's the first music you remember hearing?
Probably my dad singing to me/us. (I'm a twin.) My dad played a little bit of guitar and piano.
Who influenced your music?
My musical influences are very broad from Greek folk music to flamenco, classical, rock and middle eastern.
When did you know you wanted to be a musician?
I played and loved music from a very young age and I got paid to play music on a fairly regular basis from the age of about 15 or 16. I made the decision to pursue music full time in college. I remember one of my early teachers saying to us "you don't have to tell a music major to be a music major, they already know it."
What drew you to the guitar?
I played my dad's guitar because it was around the house and I started taking lessons around 15 when I started learning about Greek music.
What genres of music do you like to listen to?
In addition to the above, I also like baroque lute music.
What was your best moment on stage?
I definitely felt great this past summer when I took second place at the Sierra Nevada Guitar Competition.
Tell us about your teaching?
I am now teaching at Pacific Union College in Napa and I have a few private students.
For young musicians out there, do you have a practice tip to share?
Yes! Be efficient. It's not how long you practice but what you do with the time you have.
When you’re not making music, what do you like to do to relax?
I like to read or watch movies, also exercise.
What are you thankful for?
I would just like to say that I am extremely grateful to my teachers and mentors over the years. I have been close to almost all of them and there are too many to list here but, in particular, David Tanenbaum, Sergio Assad and Richard Savino. While I was at the conservatory in San Francisco we would go out every Wednesday and talk about everything from guitar to life to baseball and everything in between.
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How to use foreach in the controller in Laravel.
When I try to loop over a request in the controller, I receive the following error:
I’m having trouble with the Laravel 4 controller’s data looping. This is how my code looks:
the outcome is a returning error. Undefined attribute: Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Collection::$sku
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The Florida Project is about a young girl and her mother. It is about an intergenerational trauma set within the context of American poverty, with specific elements that, until our concerns about family separation at the US southern border, were associated primarily with women: child removal from a parent by the government. It also is … [Read more…]
The Clouds of Sils Maria portrays one woman’s struggle to deny a universal truth: We age. We get old. We do not stay the same. Written and directed by Olivier Assayas and released in 2014, the film stars Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart and Chloe Grace Moretz. Filmed in Germany, Italy and Switzerland, it tells the … [Read more…]
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Writing nearly 100 years ago in Mourning and Melancholia, around 1915 – 1917, Freud was developing his ideas about narcissism. He was able to push his thinking further by exploring the difference between normal mourning and pathological melancholia. Freud’s thinking on this topic contributed to his formulation of super ego and the sense of guilt, … [Read more…]
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Day 3: Don't Give Up
Do you ever wonder if you are doing the RIGHT thing,
when the RIGHT thing appears to be so wrong,
because the RIGHT thing that you want to happen
is not happening?
So what do you do?
Do you question GOD
whether HE is aware of your HEART desire?
Do you question yourself
that maybe you are not doing the RIGHT thing
and maybe you need to try harder
and help GOD out,
because you are
growing weary and starting to lose heart,
GOD has given up on your
Or is it that GOD is doing something so
that you can't even fathom what HE is about to do?
So you STOP and remember
that GOD'S WORD is GOD'S WORD
and our GOD does not lie~
"And let us not grow weary while DOING GOOD
for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart"**.
Are you DOING GOOD and feel as if you aren't
DOING GOOD ENOUGH?
But what is
"Be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the LORD
[always doing your best and doing more than is needed],
being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion]
in the LORD is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose]" (1 Corinthians 15:58).
And when WEARINESS starts to seep in~
"Come to ME all who are WEARY, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28),
so that you DON'T lose HEART when you are
doing what GOD and JESUS
are asking you do,
even if it feels as if
it isn't GOOD ENOUGH~
"For it is better that you suffer [unjustly] for doing what is right,
if that should be GOD'S will, than [to suffer justly] for doing wrong" (I Peter 3:17).
Oh to move beyond feeling like a victim and instead be
VICTORIOUS IN JESUS~
"___________,*(PUT YOUR NAME)
do not grow weary while DOING GOOD
for in due season you, ___________,* shall reap if you, ___________,*
do not lose heart" **(Galatians 6:9).
"DON'T YOU *(__________) GIVE UP ON GOD"
(listen to the song below)
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Allowing students the freedom to be themselves in school is essential. Sometimes a student can be bullied and socially isolated in school for expressing themselves. As an adoptee and as a queer youth, I’ve seen the repercussions of self-expression in the classroom firsthand. Fostering diversity of thought and respect are essential in creating a welcoming and engaging learning environment. Beyond Differences provides a wide variety of programs, lessons and materials that allow schools to create such learning spaces by promoting respect, acceptance and belonging through understanding.
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Although my teachers have largely shaped my education so far, nothing will stick with me more than the times in which I have found an affinity with my classmates and teachers through discussions around adoption, LGBTQ+ issues, and cross-cultural identity. However, students identify in terms of gender, religion, race, national origin, political partisanship, and sexual orientation, they deserve the space to express themselves in the classroom and learn from their fellow classmates’ lived experiences.
Image credit: Kabir McNeely (left) and Eimara Eris (right) in “The Lies We Tell” (courtesy of Kabir McNeely Pictures)
Guest Author: Kabir McNeely
Kabir McNeely is an award-winning actor and filmmaker. He currently serves as a member of Beyond Differences’ teen board. He also serves as an ambassador to the Mixed Roots Foundation and a member of Spahr Center’s Youth Coalition. He was adopted at birth and publicly came out at the age of 15.
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The Beyond Differences® National Teen Board (NTB) is a dynamic network of passionate high school activists from across the country leading Beyond Differences® fight to stop social isolation through youth leadership and social justice.
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Hello and welcome to episode 21 of The Ask Sri Vishwanath Show. Today I want to talk about how you get over the grief, the pain of losing a loved one. What does Krishna suggests you do.
Today’s question comes from Gale who lives in Australia. He says “I lost my beloved wife and life partner of 20 years. I’m unable to get over the grief. Do you have any suggestions?”
That’s a really tough question to answer. Only those who experience this can truly know what it’s like. The death of a loved one can be the most difficult thing to get over. Remember time is a great healer. My prayers, blessings and love go out to you in your time of grief.
Today we will talk about what Krishna suggests. In the Bhagavad Gita after Arjuna puts away his arrows and says he will not fight, Krishna says to him “you grieve for those who call for no grief and yet you utter words of wisdom. Oh Arjuna, the wise grieve neither for the dead or the living”
I want you to say that again to yourself. “You grieve for those who call for no grief and yet you utter words of wisdom. Oh Arjun, the wise grieve neither for the dead or the living”
Arjun is grieving because he has to kill his teacher. The one who taught him everything. Bishma was the one who took care of him and taught him how to fight. Remember what Krishna says to him: You grieve for those who ask for no grief. Yet he utters words of wisdom. Wise people grief neither for the living nor the dead. Krishna says that this situation is not worthy of grief. I know that may be hard to understand bit just stick with me.
Krishna says that it doesn’t make sense to grieve for that form or that body anymore. He goes on to say that “there was never a time that you and I did not exist. You know them not, I know them all.”
She is everlasting
Krishna says that wise beings should not grieve for the living or the death. This is because Krishna says that the same person has died earlier and will die again in the future. What’s really important is the consciousness. You came in contact with the consciousness and that will never die.
I would suggest that you try meditating. If there is anything that can help you get over the death of a loved one its meditation. Meditate on the knowledge of Brahman. I would like you to write down this verse and meditate on it every morning.
“You grieve for those who call for no grief and yet you utter words of wisdom. Oh Arjuna, the wise grieve neither for the dead or the living. There was never a time when you or I did not exist. You know them not, I know them all. ”
When you do this you will find that all the emotional blocks will open up within you. This will bring you comfort. As you do this I would suggest that you write about some of the wonderful moments you spent with your wife. Write 3 or four points every day and think of them in your mind as you meditate.
Meditation is important because it really helps you to focus. Even if you only spend 10 minutes doing it every day you will see great benefits. When you get rid of the emotional blocks you’ll only be left with wonderful moments. When we encounter grief it’s because it’s a personal problem and not because of an event. This is really important. So meditate on all the wonderful moments you spent with her and that will open up all the blocks.
She is happy
Secondly, I want you to know that your wife is perfectly fine. The first point I made was for you to be able to get over your grief but I want you to know that she is OK. Wherever she is now, she is happy.
Krishna says “that which is without me, mobile or stationary exists. There is not place where my consciousness does not exist.”
Place know that she is in the safe hands of Krishna, Christ and the consciousness. She is fine. She is happy. Have that confidence that Krishna and Christ bestowed upon you. There is another verse I would like you to meditate on and this will help you know that she is safe and happy. It will help calm your fears and worries.
“Him the weapons cannot cut, fire cannot burn, water cannot wet, wind cannot dry. The self cannot be cut, dried, burned or wetted…Eternal, all pervasive, stable, immovable, everlasting the Self Reigns”
Your wife’s soul cannot burn, it cannot get wet and it cannot be cut. It is eternal, pervasive, stable and immovable. It is everlasting. She will exist forever. You can find her everywhere. Send out blessings to her and in return she will bless you. Remember she is always with you. Her consciousness will always reign.
Remember these two verses. The first one is for you to help you realise that you don’t need to grieve. Your wife does not want you to grieve for her. She is happy and she wants you to be happy as well. She existed then, she exists now and she will still exist in the future. The same applies to you. This will help you to see things clearly.
The second verse is for her. Know that she is perfectly fine and that she is happy and at peace. She cannot cut, burned wetted or moved. Her consciousness will be everlasting. She will be taken care of by Krishna and all the other great beings. So meditate on these two verses and I think that you will see differences really fast. Possibly in as little as one week. I would love for you to try this and email me I a couple of weeks to let me know how you are doing. I know you will be OK though. You will find comfort.
I hope I answered your question. Remember you keep asking questions and I’ll keep answering them.
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Hotel Transylvania was a far bigger success than many people expected. Indeed, even Sony Pictures appeared to be taken by surprise, but it didn’t take them long to decide a sequel was needed. That follow-up quickly takes us through the next few years of the story, which sees monsters and humans starting to get along better across the world.
Dracula’s daughter Mavis marries slacker boyfriend Jonathan and they have a child, Dennis. As Dennis is only half-vampire, it’s not clear whether he will end up being a monster or not, but Dracula is determined that before he’s five, his grandson will spout fangs, as he knows that otherwise he will remain human forever. Mavis meanwhile feels that if Dennis is indeed more human than monster, perhaps it would be better if they went to live in the ‘normal’ world.
Neither Jonathan nor Dracula want that to happen, and so they hatch a plot to get Mavis to agree to keep living at the Hotel Transylvania, but Drac’s tendency to take things too far may ruin everything, as he goes to ever greater extremes to get Dennis to show off some monster powers. And that’s not to mention Dracula’s dad, Vlad, who isn’t aware his great-grandson is half-human and still holds old fashioned, human-hating ways.
Rather like the first movie, Hotel Transylvania 2 is quite fun while you’re watching it, but it’s not particularly memorable. That does mean however that it does its most important job, which is to ensure youngsters are kept entertained with plenty of silly humour, wacky antics and animated action. Adults are less likely to have fun, but if you don’t mind a bit of good-natured nonsense you shouldn’t mind it at all.
Again, as with the earlier film it constantly feels like it’s striving to be about something and to find some deeper meaning in its story. Hotel Transylvania 2 knows that there ought to be a message that it can bring out of its story of humans and monsters coming to terms with each other and having a child that isn’t what they expected. Throughout the movie it feels like its striving for some sort of meaning and occasionally it manages to hit on something interesting, but overall it never quite gets to grips with the various issues it’s dealing with. It’s certainly not a disaster, but a little more emotional depth wouldn’t have gone amiss.
All that’s not going to matter too much to the target audience, who are likely to laugh at Drac’s attempts to turn Dennis into a monster and the general nuttiness of life at the hotel.
Overall Verdict: An amusing trip back to the Hotel Transylvania which continues on from the first film in managing to be passably fun and good for kids, while not being at all memorable.
Reviewer: Tim Isaac
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Have you ever seen a toddler blurt out something that is totally true that he wasn’t supposed to say, because it’s highly embarrassing to his parents? That same phenomenon is true of people in the advanced stages of dementia like Joe Biden.
Joe Biden told us what was going to happen in the 2020 election. But we all dismissed it at the time, thinking it was just another Biden gaffe or that he was spouting more gibberish. “Turn up the record player!” “I got hairy legs!”
This meme highlights an exact quote from Joe Biden. He did not misspeak. This wasn’t a gaffe or his brain suddenly misfiring for the umpteenth time. This was Joe Biden speaking the truth. His puppet-master handlers were probably horrified off-camera, because Joe wasn’t supposed to let the cat out of the bag.
Joe Biden admitted that the Democrats had assembled the “most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of the US.” He said it, he meant it and it was true.
And here we are.
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Heat brown sugar and butter until it boils. Pour into a 9 x 13 pan. Put sliced apples on top of syrup. Slice bread into 1 inch pieces. Layer on top of apples. Mix eggs, milk, canilla and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and regrigerate overnight.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes and another 10 minutes uncovered.
View line-by-line Nutrition Insights™: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc.
|Serving Size: 1 Serving (193g)|
|Recipe Makes: 10 Servings|
|Calories from Fat: 133 (32%)|
|Amt Per Serving||% DV|
|Total Fat 14.8g||20 %|
|Saturated Fat 7.7g||39 %|
|Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g|
|Polyunsanturated Fat 1.3g|
|Cholesterol 196.5mg||60 %|
|Sodium 289.3mg||10 %|
|Potassium 236.3mg||6 %|
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|Dietary Fiber 1.5g||6 %|
|Sugars, other 60.8g|
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Calories per serving: 410
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The Jagwire Pro LR2 brake disc rotors get the maximum out of every disc brake system with their completely revised two-piece design of stainless steel brake surface and aluminium spider.
The CNC-machined stainless steel surface counteracts corrosion and allows for a low-noise braking performance as well as a constant braking power. On the other hand, the lightweight aluminium spider in combination with reinforced rivets ensures that warping of the disc is prevented, rotating mass is reduced and durability is increased.
Important note: Not compatible with brake pads featuring a guide nose that protrudes above the caliper, such as Avid BB7 / Juicy and Hayes HFX / MX1.
Weight (manufacturer's specs):
approx. 187 grams (203 mm)
Content of delivery: Centerlock brake disc (without lockring)
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Hailing from Rochester NY, Xan Marino is an up-and-coming Rap artist with a penchant for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives. Inspired by the success of his friends and idols, Xan Marino’s music journey began with great drive and hustle, taking everything into his own hands, constantly traveling and networking.
Being an avid storyteller, Xan Marino is greatly influenced by real-life experiences, drawing inspiration for his music from personal experiences and hardships, allowing him to invoke strong emotions in people.
Apart from invoking emotions, Xan Marino also seems to have an innate competency to ingeniously present music in idiosyncratic new age trap boom bap sound with sonic qualities unique to him. Xan Marino’s latest single “Clean” was released a week ago on YouTube. He is influencing people’s lives with his music. His listeners love his delivery of words and the storytelling style of his rap songs.
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St. Louis, Missouri and Rosario, Argentina —Dec 13, 2019— Bioheuris, the Argentine agbiotech startup developing sustainable weed management systems, will expand its scientific operations into the US. Through an agreement with BioGenerator, the company will incubate a synthetic biology lab at the Helix Center in St. Louis, MO.
Bioheuris combines synthetic biology and gene editing to develop next-gen crops that tolerate herbicide mixes with lower environmental impact, delaying weed resistance.
The new lab at Helix Center will be dedicated to scaling-up the company’s herbicide-target protein evolution and rational design research pipelines
“This platform synergizes the work we are developing in our lab in Argentina and complements our gene editing capabilities in plants” said Carlos Perez, co-founder of Bioheuris. “The St. Louis ecosystem is especially attractive because it brings together companies, entrepreneurs, investors and universities in an environment in which interaction and business generation are stimulated, facilitating access to equipment, supplies and services. The initiative will allow the company to develop globally and strengthen our relationships with key local partners such as Benson Hill Biosystems and Danforth Center.”
Bioheuris is a crop improvement company developing sustainable weed management systems for farmers around the world. Our platforms combine synthetic biology and protein evolution with gene editing to accelerate plant breeding so that crops can evolve faster than weeds. For more information, visit www.bioheuris.com.
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The Covid Chronicle was conceived and curated by London artist Wendy Bliss, and has been described as a ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ for the 21st century pandemic.
It is a historic document in textiles and stitch, and charts first-hand the experiences of people during the pandemic itself.
During lockdown, Wendy set out to reach textile artists around the world through social media, and was delighted to receive 140 incredible panels from 15 countries by the end of 2021.
In 2022 Wendy set about curating the panels for shape and colour and, with the help of sewing friends, stitched and lined them into 35 metre-square blocks.
The Covid Chronicle is now on tour, exhibiting in museums and galleries around the UK, whilst a permanent home for the work is sought.
Wendy Bliss said, “I have been overwhelmed by the response to this project, and the beauty and poignancy of the pieces received. Spontaneous comments from the artists demonstrate how curative the making process has been for them, and my hope it is will similarly help those who see it to process their own experiences through this amazing visual record.”
Naomi Adams, a contributing artist, said, “Literally stitching my own piece to that of others seemed like a perfect antidote to the disconnect I felt.”
The Covid Chronicle is on from Thursday 10 November – Saturday 17 December at the Williamson Art Gallery, Slatey Road, Birkenhead
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BiTE ME NOT!™ (formerly Bug Band®) was founded on the concept that the outdoors is a space for freedom, playful exploration, and whimsical curiosity that no buzzing and biting insect should ever get in the way of.
Life is about the little things—from playing in the park to exploring in the backyard to outdoor family adventures. BiTE ME NOT! provides simple protection from mosquitos without the use of chemicals like DEET, creating a gentle insect protection line for the whole family. With simple active ingredients, such as geraniol, peppermint, lemongrass, and geranium oil, having fun in the sun can be just that. Fun.
Founded in 1991 and located in Kennesaw, Ga., Beaumont Products is a leading manufacturer of premium, eco-friendly consumer products designed for air care, general cleaning, and personal care.
For more information, visit the Beaumont Products website at www.BeaumontProducts.com.
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Lawyer. Even though the Istanbul Baro boards of directors forbid it in May 27, 1960, he took the statement of Adnan Menderes together with his brother Orhan Apaydın. During the lawsuits of Yassıada, he was arrested with the reason of “provocation for armed rebellion” because of his outburst as a lawyer and he was sent to Balmumcu Military Prison. He was released after three and a half months and he was asked to give up defending Menderes but Burhan Apaydın continued to defend him fearlessly. When he wanted to read the letter which was sent to Adnan Menderes right before May 27th by State Minister General Cemal Gürsel and in case of reading during the court it would possibly save Menderes, he was arrested again and he was released after one week of the execution of Menderes. In 1961, Burhan Apaydın was elected as Ankara Congressman and continued to his work until 1965. One of his two books Adaleti Arayan Adam (2004) was published which was pulled off the shelves by martial law in 1961 and was sent to SEKA paper factory.
REFERENCE: İhsan Işık (TEKAA, 2009).
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Education Service: Student Programs - Jun Newsletter
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Every Week the Editor-in-Chief selects an Article of the Week from the current issue of BJUI. The abstract is reproduced below and you can click on the button to read the full article, which is freely available to all readers for at least 30 days from the time of this post.
In addition to the article itself, there is an accompanying editorial written by a prominent member of the urological community. This blog is intended to provoke comment and discussion and we invite you to use the comment tools at the bottom of each post to join the conversation.
Finally, the third post under the Article of the Week heading on the homepage will consist of additional material or media. This week we feature a video from Dr. Jon Rees discussing his paper.
If you only have time to read one article this week, it should be this one.
A phase I study of TRC105 anti-CD105 (endoglin) antibody in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
TRC105 is a chimeric immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody that binds endoglin (CD105). This phase I open-label study evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of TRC105 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
PATIENTS AND METHODS
Patients with mCRPC received escalating doses of i.v. TRC105 until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression, up to a predetermined dose level, using a standard 3 + 3 phase I design.
A total of 20 patients were treated. The top dose level studied, 20 mg/kg every 2 weeks, was the maximum tolerated dose. Common adverse effects included infusion-related reaction (90%), low grade headache (67%), anaemia (48%), epistaxis (43%) and fever (43%). Ten patients had stable disease on study and eight patients had declines in prostate specific antigen (PSA). Significant plasma CD105 reduction was observed at the higher dose levels. In an exploratory analysis, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was increased after treatment with TRC105 and VEGF levels were associated with CD105 reduction.
TRC105 was tolerated at 20 mg/kg every other week with a safety profile distinct from that of VEGF inhibitors. A significant induction of plasma VEGF was associated with CD105 reduction, suggesting anti-angiogenic activity of TRC105. An exploratory analysis showed a tentative correlation between the reduction of CD105 and a decrease in PSA velocity, suggestive of potential activity of TRC105 in the patients with mCRPC. The data from this exploratory analysis suggest that rising VEGF level is a possible compensatory mechanism for TRC105-induced anti-angiogenic activity.
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Why You Should Consider a Vinyl
Updated: Feb 13
Fencing: Top 8
The fence is a great way to increase your home's curb appeal, increase privacy, and make it more secure. Wood and metal were traditionally used to make fencing supplies. In recent years, a new generation of synthetic materials has revolutionized the fencing industry. Homeowners and property managers can benefit from vinyl fences because they are durable, low maintenance, and cost-effective.
The following are some of the advantages of vinyl over other fence materials:
1. Beautiful Look:
The vinyl fencing looks exquisite, providing a clean and crisp appearance. Whether you want a functional or upscale vinyl fence depends on your desired use and style preferences. The look of vinyl fencing will stay pretty much the same over time due to wear and weather conditions, even in the harsh sun rays.
2. Easy Installation:
Usually, people avoid feces due to its arduous installation process. With vinyl fencing parts designed to click together, fencing can be installed quickly and easily.
3. Easy Cleaning:
You can easily clean vinyl fencing with your garden hose and soap if it develops mold and mildew due to moisture or shady conditions.
4. Variety of styles and colors:
You can match or complement your existing home or outbuilding with vinyl in various styles and colors. Choose a bright white vinyl fence if you want a fresh, clean wooden picket fence look. Otherwise, you can choose a darker vinyl shade if you want it to look like a wooden fence stained with an elegant stain. Low vinyl fences can accent a beautiful garden, while tall vinyl fences can provide security around swimming pools.
5. Low Maintenance:
The maintenance and refinishing of vinyl fences are minimal, as they do not require painting, sealing, or staining. These are non-scratch, non-rust, and non-insect-attracting. Changing weather
does not cause them to rot, expand, or contract. In addition to being extremely long-lasting, they require very little attention to continue functioning for many years.
6. Strength and Flexibility:
The strength of vinyl is greater than that of wood. Vinyl, for instance, is flexible and holds up very well in high-speed wind zones prone to damaging hurricanes due to its durability.
Vinyl fencing is quicker and easier to install than iron or aluminum fences. Together with its low maintenance requirements over the years, this makes it a great value. You get the best of both worlds with vinyl fencing: functionality and fantastic value.
A vinyl fence offers more privacy than an iron or aluminum fence. Choosing different fence heights and privacy options is possible to have varying degrees of privacy and security.
Vinyl fences have a lot of benefits you can't ignore! However, with so many different styles of vinyl fences, it can be challenging to decide which one to build. Feel free to contact us if you need assistance!
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How To Avoid Kidney Transplant With Ayurveda
Kidneys are the two bean-shaped organs lying on each side of the spine just below the rib cage and behind your belly. Each kidney is about 4-5 inches in length with a million tiny filters called nephrons. Kidneys are drainage organs of your system and its main function of the kidneys are to filter and excrete the waste minerals and free fluid from the body in the form of urine and keeps the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. This is an alarming increase of chronic kidney disorders that is enhanced due to the rising rate of the disturbance in life-style and it also raises the life-expectancy of disease. In this article we are going to discuss kidney diseases and their management through Ayurvedic herbs to avoid kidney transplantation.
In renal diseases, kidney transplantation is recommended for those who have serious illness related to kidneys or dysfunctioning of kidneys or it may result in dialysis. A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace the chronically diseased kidney to the healthy kidney and this procedure differs from person to person. The kidney can be replaced by a living donor or any deceased owner of the kidney. Transplantation can also be referred to as living transplantation when any family member or living donor donates one of their healthy kidneys. However, not all cases need to be transplanted, but just consult your physician to guide you properly for this procedure. Some of the major renal diseases that may result in kidney transplantation like –
- Congenital renal obstructive disorders that may result in nephrotic diseases like hydronephrosis, obstruction of ureteropelvic junction, vesicoureteral reflux, congenital nephrotic syndrome etc.
- When kidneys are not able to filter the wastage, or harmful substances that start to accumulate into the body, that condition can raise the blood pressure and may lead to kidney diseases or even failure. Here, is the condition where kidneys are 90% damaged and not functioning properly. Some popular conditions that may lead to this condition is Diabetes, uncontrolled blood pressure, polycystic kidney anomalies, chronic glomerulonephritis.
Complications of Kidney Transplantation
People who are suffering from these conditions like kidney failure choose the dialysis or kidney transplantation for their better quality of life. But they may experience other complications of the procedure like-
- Bleeding disorders
- Blockage or leaking of ureters
- Prone to get infections
- Rejection of kidney transplantation from the body.
- Infection or cancer can be developed from kidney transplantation.
- This procedure can also land into heart attack, stroke or death.
Kidney transplantation can manage the advanced kidney disorders or failure of kidneys but the surgery is not the perfect management of the disease. Some renal illnesses may flare-up after the surgical procedure also, the major complication of this procedure is rejection of the transplanted kidney. Patients who are suffering from these end-stage renal diseases need to expel out all the waste material from the bloodstream that may be done by dialysis or kidney transplantation but in Ayurveda Chronic kidney illnesses can be managed by knowing its leading cause that can be diabetes, high blood pressure and other renal diseases. Chronic kidney diseases are correlated by mutravikara upadrava or prameha upadrava is primarily aggravated by Vata dosha vitiation. This condition can be treated by Basti therapy that helps to cleanse the accumulated dosha in our urinary tract disorders. This therapy is used as the detoxification process and helps to expel out all the vitiated dosha from the body. Ayurveda helps by recommending a proper Ahar (nutritional diet) and a proper Vihar (lifestyle changes) to manage the condition that helps effectively. Some miraculous herbs are also recommended for these patients to get wonderful results.
- Low protein and low sodium diet is prescribed for kidney patients.
- Avoid eating high protein food, citrus fruits, junk food, preserved foods, caffeine or alcohol.
- The patients with chronic kidney diseases are contraindicated to eating white refined flour, tomato, garlic, frozen vegetables, and raw salads.
- Eat split lentils like yellow lentils, orange lentils, split pigeon peas, split chickpeas, green gram.
- Avoid whole milk products like cream, curd, full-fat yoghurts, cheese, butter etc.
- Avoid red chillies or green chillies or excessive salt from the food.
Lifestyle Tips for the Kidney Patients
- Walk for at least 30 minutes per day.
- Regular exercise or daily meditation should be recommended to stay active.
- Achieving a healthy weight, helps to lower the blood pressure or blood sugar level to stop the progression of kidney failures.
- Try to do healthy yoga, cycling, walking, jogging or anything else that is prescribed by your physician.
- Quit smoking, alcohol consumption, that leads to decrease the blood flow to the major organs like kidneys or liver etc.
Some Wonderful Herbs
Above mentioned herbs are very helpful in relieving the symptoms related to chronic kidney diseases and supports the improvisation in kidney functioning. Varun, punarnava, gokshur, kasni, bhumi amla, shirish, shigru, apamarg are the basic herbs that are indicated in the treatment of chronic kidney diseases and may help to avoid the dialysis condition or kidney transplantation. Some of these are –
- Varun (Crataeva nurvala)
- This wonderful herb helps to manage kidney diseases. It is an excellent herb to give relief from kidney failure, and helps to improve the functions of kidneys.
- It relieves the excessive fluid accumulation or swelling that are shown due to kidney failure.
- It is used as a stamina enhancing herb and also used to clear out the obstructions from the urinary tract and gives strength.
- It helps in regeneration of kidney cells and also helps in avoiding dialysis or kidney transplantation.
- This herb helps to manage the painful conditions related to kidneys.
- It has a diuretic effect so that it can excrete excessive fluid from the body.
- This herb not only helps to manage the kidney function but can give efficient results in liver diseases also.
- Punarnava as the name indicated it can regenerate the damaged cells.
- It helps to decrease the increased level of urea and creatinine, chronic and acute renal failure, diabetic nephropathies, nephrotic syndromes.
- Kalmegh helps to manage kidney disorders or is very beneficial in excreting out the accumulated toxins from the body.
- It helps in relieving the pain and recurrent retention of urine due to its hot potency and helps to pacify the kapha and vata dosha.
Kidney disorders are called Vrikka roga that are caused by mutra vaha srotas dushti. Vata dosha is predominantly associated in this condition and kapha dosha is responsible for blockage of mutra vaha srotas. In allopathy medication, in the chronic renal diseases, the surgery kidney transplantation is recommended. But in Ayurveda we can help with various herbs like bhumi amla, varun, kasni, kalmegh, punarnava which helps to maintain the good health of kidneys and gives relief from the chronically ill conditions of the kidneys.
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Doug Ford is halting all evictions in Ontario until further notice
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put people all over the world in precarious financial situations, Ontario residents will likely be glad to know that there will be no more evictions in the province until further notice.
Speaking at a press conference alongside several ministers Thursday afternoon, Ford told residents they simply shouldn't have to worry about making rent in times like these.
The last thing that people need when being told to isolate at home, is to worry about not being able to afford their home or business’ rent. We are temporarily suspending eviction orders to ensure that tenants are protected. pic.twitter.com/cRzidsAIyO— Doug Ford (@fordnation) March 19, 2020
"We don’t want you to worry about your job. We also don’t want you to worry about how you’re going to make rent this month," Ford said.
"That’s why I’ve directed that all eviction orders be suspended until further notice. We want to make sure you and your family can stay in your home during this difficult time. So you can put your health and the health of others first."
We are committed to ensuring Ontarians remain safe and secure during this challenging time and are looking at all tools to help individuals and families stay in their homes.— Doug Downey (@douglasdowney) March 19, 2020
Read more: https://t.co/om0JunT59E pic.twitter.com/Hbm7kwsTOW
The decision comes after renters and housing advocates in the province demanded a moratorium on eviction notices.
It also comes as banks in Canada have announced that they'll allow homeowners to defer their mortgage payments.
In the same press conference, the government said the province will be extending the validity for drivers’ licenses, licence plate stickers, health cards and other documents in order to prevent residents from visiting Service Ontario locations in person.
Ford also emphasized the need for residents to "self-police" when it comes to following social distancing and self-isolation measures.
"Folks, we're in a critical situation right now," the Premier said. "If you're coming back from a holiday [and] you aren't self-isolating, you're putting the people of Ontario at risk."
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Independence Day Coloring Pages
Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with our captivating and engaging coloring pages. Designed to inspire creativity and ignite a sense of patriotism, these coloring pages provide an enjoyable and educational activity for children of all ages.
13 Coloring Pages
- Patriotic Designs: Our coloring pages feature a diverse collection of patriotic designs, including flags, fireworks, national symbols, and scenes depicting the spirit of freedom. Each page is thoughtfully illustrated to capture the essence of Independence Day, allowing children to express their creativity while learning about the significance of this memorable holiday.
- Varied Difficulty Levels: We understand that children have different coloring abilities. Our coloring pages are available in varying difficulty levels, catering to children of all ages and skill levels. From simple designs with larger spaces for younger children to intricate patterns for older kids, everyone can find a coloring page that suits their preferences.
- Educational Value: Our coloring pages offer more than just an artistic outlet. They allow children to learn about Independence Day’s history, values, and symbols. As they color the pages, parents and educators can engage in conversations about patriotism, freedom, and the importance of this national holiday.
- High-Quality Printable Format: Our coloring pages are provided in a high-quality printable format, ensuring crisp and clear outlines for coloring. The pages can be easily printed at home or school, allowing children to start coloring immediately. The printable format also enables multiple uses, making it convenient for classrooms, homeschooling, or individual play.
- Creativity and Relaxation: Coloring has been proven to enhance creativity, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Our Independence Day coloring pages provide a creative outlet for children to express themselves artistically, fostering a sense of calm and tranquility as they engage in the coloring process.
- Creativity and Expression: Our coloring pages encourage children to explore their artistic abilities and express their unique creativity. By choosing colors and personalizing the designs, they develop their imagination and create individualized representations of Independence Day themes.
- Learning and Engagement: Coloring becomes an interactive learning experience with our Independence Day coloring pages. Children learn about historical events, symbols, and traditions associated with Independence Day while engaging in a hands-on activity that keeps them captivated and focused.
- Bonding and Sharing: Coloring pages allow family members, friends, or classmates to come together and bond over a shared activity. Parents, siblings, or peers can join in the coloring fun, creating memorable moments and fostering a sense of togetherness.
- Development of Fine Motor Skills: Coloring helps refine fine motor skills in children. Holding and manipulating coloring utensils, staying within lines, and focusing on details promote hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and concentration.
- Screen-Free Entertainment: In a world dominated by screens, our Independence Day coloring pages offer a screen-free alternative that stimulates creativity and imagination. They provide a break from digital devices and allow children to engage in a tactile and hands-on activities.
Celebrate Independence Day colorfully and engagingly with our Independence Day Coloring Pages. Let your child’s creativity soar as they bring these patriotic designs to life while learning about the importance of freedom and the spirit of this memorable holiday.
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Leasing that's anything but standard.
Perhaps you’ve set aside money to purchase or make a down payment on your BMW, but you find yourself won over by the merits of leasing. Why not make one lump payment at the beginning of the lease, and avoid monthly payments completely?
Interest is calculated at a reduced rate, so the lump payment is less than what your monthly payments would add up to with a Standard Lease, and you still retain the right to purchase your BMW at the end of your lease. Enjoy the conveniences of a cash purchase with all the advantages and security of leasing.
- Reduced interest rate.
- No monthly payments.
- Reduced cost of borrowing.
- Lower overall payment than Standard Lease.
Call BMW Grand River today. Our Business Managers will be pleased to provide you with more information.
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Based in the Free Zone of Anatalya, Turkey, Sunrise Yachts constructs power steel and aluminium superyachts ranging between 45 and 68 metres in length. The company also operates a luxury yacht refit yard with hauling capacities of up to 600 metric tons; soon to be upgraded to 1,200 metric tons.
History of Sunrise Yachts
Superyacht builder Sunrise Yachts was founded in 2006 by Herbert Baum, a German yachtsman, and Guillaume Roché, a British and French yacht builder with a 10-year history of constructing yachts in Turkey. The shipyard’s first project was the design and construction of two 45m full displacement superyachts designed by noted design teams STUDIO Scanu of Italy and Franck Darnet of France. Recently, the shipyard has signed contracts for several superyachts and currently has five in build.
Notable Sunrise Yachts
In 2014, Sunrise Yachts launched the 45m Atomic, a sister ship to the 45-meter Africa launched in 2009, proving the timelessness of this successful yacht design. Both yachts have interior designs by the French studio Franck Darnet Design; however, Atomic’s interior features light woods while those on Africa are dark and tropical. Project Skyfall, a 68m yacht being built by Sunrise Yachts, is the first in a new superyacht series and scheduled to be completed in early 2017.
Specialisations of Sunrise Yachts
Superyacht builder Sunrise Yachts focuses on quality craftsmanship, teamwork and tight quality control to deliver new custom yachts and refits. Since the global recession, they have strived to – in the words of the yard – "offer comprehensive package solutions and unique legal and financial structuring opportunities, allowing clients to obtain uncompromised quality for value and enhanced ownership programs based on a long-term relationship of trust and attention".
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It is said that a stellar and effective work-out regimen must include a complete routine of aerobic exercise, muscular strength, endurance conditioning, and flexibility exercises. Not only does such wholesome workout schedule strengthen the muscles but also enhances their functioning.
Your cardiovascular system strengthening is done by aerobic exercise, which is very critical since it helps in weight management. In order to help in regaining and maintaining your posture and strength, which in turn reduces back pain, muscular conditioning is needed. In order to maintain the ease of motion and reducing the injury risks and muscle soreness, you need to practice flexibility exercises.
It’s as simple as strolling through the park: Aerobic exercises are as easy as walking, since they’re primarily weight bearing exercises. On similar lines, jogging, rope skipping, and dance exercises are also pretty simple to manage. The technique behind aerobic exercising is to make use of a group of large muscles in a continuous rhythmic fashion for long periods of time. There is a category of aerobic exercises that makes use of non-weight bearing techniques like bicycling, stationary cycling, swimming, and rowing.
Pace it Well: Remember, aerobic exercise is all about intensity and not about being aggressive. Pace yourself such that you should be able to have a comfortable conversation while working out. You can always measure your heart rate to check if you are pacing yourself properly.
Scheduling Periodic Workouts: The most important practice is to take a break from aerobic workouts at least once a week. If you are trying to maintain your physique then 3-4 times a week is appropriate. In case you are set on a weight loss adventure, four or more days of workouts are advised.
Duration of Your Workouts: The first 15 minutes of any workout is just a warm up. The real workout, when the calories start burning, commences after the initial 15 minutes. But if it’s for general health upkeep, you could choose to work out for 20 minutes. For weight loss, a solid workout lasting for 45 minutes is recommended.
Equipment: The most important thing to remember is to start easy and gradually work your way through. Start with something easy like hand held weights and then increase the time spent using it before going to the next level. Invest in a pair of good exercise and jogging shoes.
Stretching: Flexibility is very vital when working out. Remember to always warm up before stretching.
Expert’s Advice: Always, always discuss your workout regimen with your physician before starting with it. Highly recommended to those aged above 40 years of age.
There you have it, a rundown on the most important tips you can follow to make your fitness regimen the healthiest, most effective, smart, and risk free.
Written by Benjamin Roussey for bodono.
Benjamin Roussey is from Sacramento, CA. He has two master’s degrees and served four years in the US Navy. His bachelor’s degree is from CSUS (1999) where he was on a baseball pitching scholarship. He has an MBA in Global Management from the Univ. of Phoenix (2006) where he attributes his writing prowess. He has worked everywhere from small businesses to large corporations, and also for public agencies. He has lived in Korea and Saudi Arabia where he was an ESL instructor. He misses Saudi food and living in Korea. Benjamin has a tremendous work ethic and is quite focused. Now he writes professionally for several clients that covers one sector of our economy to another. Currently he lives in the Phoenix area after living in Cabo San Lucas, MX for 3 years. He enjoys sports, movies, reading, and current events when he is not working online: www.infinista.com.
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If you wish to lose belly fat and get a flat abdominal area, you need to lose fat from your whole body. Abdominal exercises are good for the muscles of that area. However, they cannot get rid of your stored fat. Furthermore, if you have undergone a hysterectomy, you have a high chance of gaining more weight.
So firstly, you already have stored fat in your body and you have a small bulging belly. Secondly, you went for a hysterectomy, so the chances of weight gain will be high. So if you are planning to do only abdominal exercises, they can never bring you long-term benefits. Therefore, if you are done with the hysterectomy and now you are in the safe zone, you should look for body exercises. It is better to do full-body workouts instead of only abdominal ones.
The causes of increased belly after hysterectomy
Some of the causes of increasing belly after a hysterectomy are;
You are likely to have swelling after the surgery. But because not everyone is aware of this, they might think that their belly is increasing in size while it is only swelling. So if you have recently gone through surgery, do not worry and do not think too much. Pelvic swelling can even take months to resolve and the same is the case with internal lower abdominal swelling.
2. Inactivation of deep abdominal muscles
Another cause of your bulging belly is the inactivation of your muscles. You have undergone incisions so it is highly likely that your muscles are not working properly. They might stop working completely. As a result of this, the belly looks larger in size.
What can you do in such a situation?
The best way to go for a flat belly is:
1. Energy deficit
You need to create an energy deficit for your body. But this does not mean that you have to take less food. Although diet is important, a healthy diet is a necessity. Therefore, you need to look for ways to consume your energy. No need to reduce your meals if you are already eating less.
Instead, you can go for a walk, play with children, or go to amusement parks or museums or art exhibitions. All these places let you walk. So you are walking without even noticing that you are doing so. Thus, it will take your energy and you will have a way to consume what you eat. Furthermore, all such things are interesting. So do whatever you like but do not just sit at home.
2. A recovery diet
This is a good thing that we have so many healthy foods that don’t make us fat. So if you are looking for your recovery diet, it will be a good thing. The things that you should eat after the surgery are;
- Fruits and veggies
- Healthy fats i.e. olive oil
- Moderate amount of dairy products
- Red meat only twice a week
Most importantly, avoid processed foods.
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Does progesterone pill help with menopause?
Progesterone is often combined with estrogen to treat the symptoms of menopause. In combination, these two hormones can reduce the hot flashes, night sweats, and other side effects of menopause. Progesterone thins the uterine lining, helping to prevent the development of endometrial cancer.
How long should I take progesterone for menopause?
Women who still have a uterus need to take a progestogen (progesterone or a similar product) along with the estrogen to prevent cancer of the uterus. Five years or less is usually the recommended duration of use for this combined treatment, but the length of time can be individualized for each woman.
Does progesterone help with menopause weight gain?
Progesterone: It is also common for progesterone levels to decrease during menopause. Progesterone’s role in weight gain is more deceiving; low levels of the hormone do not actually cause you to gain weight, but instead cause water retention or bloating.
What are the symptoms of low progesterone during menopause?
The most noticeable manifestation of low progesterone levels is irregular periods and short cycles, but sometimes symptoms like premenstrual spotting may appear. Other symptoms may include mood changes, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression. Progesterone affects the regulation of fluid levels in the body.
What are the benefits of taking progesterone?
Progesterone is used to help prevent changes in the uterus (womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. It is also used to properly regulate the menstrual cycle and treat unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women who are still menstruating.
Does progesterone make you gain weight?
Progesterone itself likely does not cause weight gain. However, changes in hormone levels throughout your cycle can affect your appetite and make it feel as though you may be gaining weight. During the first half of your cycle, estrogen inhibits food intake and your hunger levels may be lower than normal.
Can progesterone cause weight gain?
Does progesterone make you horny?
Role in sexual desire and arousal Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all affect sexual desire and arousal. Having higher levels of estrogen in the body promotes vaginal lubrication and increases sexual desire. Increases in progesterone can reduce sexual desire.
Does progesterone cause weight gain?
Can I take progesterone every day?
Adults—200 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at bedtime, for 12 continuous days per 28-day menstrual cycle. Children—Use is not recommended.
What are the most common side effects of progesterone?
Commonly reported side effects of progesterone include: abdominal cramps, depression, dizziness, and headache. Other side effects include: anxiety, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, bloating, emotional lability, and irritability.
Should you take progesterone after menopause?
Progesterone plays an especially important role in ovulation, but once a woman is no longer ovulating, as is the case during postmenopause, progesterone levels drop to almost zero. To avoid uncomfortable postmenopause symptoms, progesterone and estrogen should be balanced. Too much of one or the other might cause symptoms to worsen. Testosterone
Is it safe to take progesterone cream after menopause?
Progesterone cream is extremely safe after menopause – in fact, many doctors prefer this treatment over all others to stop the undesirable symptoms associated with this change of life. A woman’s ovaries stop producing progesterone during menopause, but this hormone is vital for the maintenance of strong bones, and many other crucial bodily
What is best estrogen for menopause?
Hormone therapy. Estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment option for relieving menopausal hot flashes.
When should I take progesterone?
– Heart disease – Stroke – Blood clots – Breast cancer
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One argument that’s generated a fair amount of contention in recent years is whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza or not. Which, spoiler alert, it does. But another argument that not many people discuss is the one in which the virtues of the pizza are leveled against those of the calzone. So, which one is better? You can get both at Bogey’s sports pub, so in order to get to the bottom of this matter, we’ll have to examine the differences between each.
Pizza and calzones are very similar to one another, and this can be attributed to the fact that they share almost identical ingredients. They’re both made from dough, baked, and have cheese and marinara sauce, and also utilize the same ingredients for toppings to establish and accentuate the flavor. However, while the pizza is well known and instantly identifiable to just about anyone, the calzone is slightly different. In simple terms, the pizza is a flatbread, whereas the calzone is more akin to a sandwich. While the ingredients are virtually identical, the presentation is comparable to night and day.
Health vs. Flavor
With a close similarity in ingredients and a slight difference in terms of preparation and presentation, we now have to take a closer look at which one has better attributes. This isn’t as easy as you might think. One advantage that the pizza has is that it can be prepared to lower carbs. With a thin crust and cauliflower substitutions, pizza has been a favorite of many individuals on a diet. The calzone, on the other hand, has the advantage of being more filling and versatile in terms of ingredients that might not be conventional on a regular pizza. While you can stock up on the healthy ingredients in a calzone, there’s little you can do about the number of carbs you’ll intake because of the amount of dough that’s used. That said, Calzones tend to hold more flavor in and insulate the temperature of the other ingredients much better than a pizza can.
Whatever Your Preference—You Can Enjoy One at Bogey’s
It’s almost impossible to decide whether or not pizza or calzone is a better choice for you. The good news is that at Bogey’s, you can get one or the other, and if you’re really feeling adventurous, you can even get both! Hand crafted with the best ingredients, either one is the perfect treat for game day, or any other day, for that matter. For a full menu, upcoming events, and much more, pull up a stool at bogeys.tv, and don’t forget to bring your appetite!
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I lived in Queens, New York in the late seventies. These were pre-Giuliani days and New York was not what it is today. Encounters with crime, mugging, graffiti and squeegee boys were part and parcel of living in New York. Once, an apprentice mugger, who demanded cash and credit cards from my wife Rathna, inside the grocery store. I think he was a trainee because when Rathna (unwisely) ignored him, he just walked away. He was just studying people’s reactions to his threatening demands so that he could perfect his art. I am sure today he is an accomplished perpetrator with many conquests under his belt.
There were strange incidents and occurrences that involved ‘normal’ living in New York. One shrugged his shoulders and accepted the fact that it was New York and bizarre incidents were par for the course. If one wanted harmony in life while living there, one quickly learned to ignore rudeness in people, uncanny con artists, the panhandlers and the street side singers with a bowl for change in front of them. I, once while waiting at a red light, was rear-ended by a teenager, whose uncle begged me not to call the police because that would mean the end of a driving career for the young teenager. You see, he had so much ahead of him, a bright future, and this would be a black mark that would follow him like a shadow forever, the rest of life. I took pity on the boy and did not press charges, as there was only minor damage, a broken tail lamp on the rear of my car. The benevolent uncle even gave me a telephone number to call the next day and promised to pay for the repairs. The number turned out to be fictitious and I knew I had been ‘taken’ by another con artist. Worse still, a month later I received a notification from police blaming me for a ‘hit-and-run’ episode! I panicked, but my insurance agent laughed and said it was a common happening in New York. I never heard from the police or the uncle after that.
Then there was a time when Rathna had another close encounter with robbers in the apartment building. Our friends were living in an apartment in the same building, on another floor. Both the husband and wife went to work but the wife returned earlier from her work. One afternoon, Usha came running to Rathna saying that there was something wrong with the lock on her door, as she could not open it properly. Rathna went with her to the door and tried the lock. Strangely, every time it clicked open, it locked again. After many tries it opened and they just saw the robber escaping out of the window on to the fire escape. There were two of them and one of them was locking the door from inside every time the girls were trying to unlock it! The apartment had been ransacked and robbed clean.
I had some bad experiences with cars in New York. Hailing from a small town in India I was not street smart, when I arrived in New York. I trusted people and it was easy to fool me with friendly words. The teenager and his uncle episode proved that. I once had an accident right in front of my apartment (accidents are inevitable part of life in New York). I still could drive my car to my parking spot in the underground garage of my apartment building. The front of the car was badly damaged. I did not carry collision insurance (hardly anyone did, and moreover it was prohibitively expensive for someone with a resident’s salary). The building supervisor (maintenance man, supervisor is a fancy title for him), started showing interest in buying the car from me (for a song, of course). But I had resisted and told him that someday I will have it repaired and use it again. A week later when I went to check on my car, I found that all the four wheels were missing and the car was placed on wooden blocks! Now I could not even drive it get it repaired. I was forced to sell it to the supervisor (for even less money because it did not have wheels now). The very next day the wheels reappeared and the supervisor, beaming with pride was working on the dents and painting it. I felt like a sucker, needless to say. Ah! But this is New York!
I once lost a car in the same apartment building within twenty-four hours after I bought it. After I bought a nice car from an outgoing intern (who was going back to his motherland, Korea), I parked it in the garage late that night. In my excitement (and exhaustion after a long and arduous day), I locked myself out of the car with the keys in the ignition. I was too tired to device a plan to get it out, as it was already midnight. The next morning I came down early with an open wire hanger to unlock the car and get inside. The car was gone! The police came but gave me no hope. A month later I got a call from them saying that they found the remnants of my car in a junkyard (graveyard?). I was told that I would likely breakdown and cry if I saw it. So I saved myself the agony.
Many times, while living in New York, I uttered the Lord’s name. Mostly this was in disgust at some sight or behavior of impertinent people. I am not religious and yet do not believe in taking the Lord’s name in vain. But one incidence nearly made me believe that God, if He existed, was on my side.
I was an extremely busy surgical resident in Queens, New York. I had no time for anything other than my work, during weekdays. My wife Rathna was left alone to fend for herself in our apartment with two young children. Winters were particularly harsh on her, as she had to bundle up her children and take them with her even if she had to go to the grocery store (yes, the same one where she had encountered the mugger). She had no choice but to go there, dragging one toddler and the younger one in a stroller.
One afternoon I received a frantic call from Rathna that she lost her keys, as there was a large hole in her overcoat pocket. She did not know where she had lost them as she had just come back from the grocery store. She had retraced her steps into the grocery store (which was across the street from our apartment building). She was locked out of the apartment and the children were howling with hunger. I could hear the noise in the background as she was using a public telephone (before the days of cell phones) and despite the noise of the screeching cars, I could hear the children crying in the background. Luckily, I was not in the middle of a lengthy surgery and was able to leave the hospital and drive home quickly as my hospital was only fifteen minutes away.
Our apartment was on the main street and parking in front of it was always a problem. There were about a dozen meter parking spots but because it was a busy weekday, parking was still difficult. I circled around the block two or three time before I spotted a vacant spot and quickly parked there. Juggling some quarters for the meter I went to put the money in the meter and what do I see there! A set of keys was dangling from the meter! I instantly recognized it as Rathna’s set of keys. Someone must have picked up the keys from the sidewalk and hung it up on that meter. I met my wife and the red-eyed children in the lobby of our apartment building, handed over the keys and after planting a few pecks on their cheeks, quickly went back to work. I can still remember Rathna’s wide-eyed look of surprise, when I left her. The name of my favorite God was on my mind and lips. Why did I have to park in that spot and nowhere else? This has to be divine intervention and not merely coincidence!
Living in the greatest melting pot in the civilized world was an experience that I will never forget. But I do not want to leave the reader with the impression that all hell broke loose during my stay in New York. On the contrary, we had memorable times, when we had the time to enjoy it. I cannot blame the city for my lack of time. That was the nature of my work whilst there. I still have good memories of our occasional weekend drives through the George Washington Bridge or the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge out of the city to see the fall colors or to spend a day in the park. When relatives visited from India, we took them to Empire State Building, World Trade Center and Liberty Island, and the Bronx zoo, beaming with pride to show off our beautiful city. And then there were times when we could get a taste of the city, when we could see a Broadway show, stroll through mid-town, and then eat out in an Indian restaurant in the city.
I got out of New York to pursue a professional career, and raise my family. But New York does have a special place in my heart that comes only from living in New York for an extended period of time. All the inconveniences and difficulties are forgotten and one quickly forgives the city and its people. I go back as often as possible, not withstanding all the hassles and troubles. The freedom one feels there along with the many activities only a city like New York can offer, pulls me like a magnet to the Big Apple.
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Blackjack is one of the most popular games in the entire gambling industry, both at brick-and-mortar locations and more recently at online casinos. It’s simple to learn, it’s exciting, and if you go about playing the game in the correct way, there’s definitely a chance to win some money.
Here, we’re aiming our focus toward online blackjack, which is available on plenty of sites in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Another favorite among many players is Live Dealer Blackjack, which is currently only available at NJ online casinos.
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Online blackjack, which is also referred to as “21”, enjoys at least part of its popularity because it’s one of the easiest card games to learn. The game is played between a dealer and at least one other player, with all players going against the dealer and not each other.
The goal of the game is for your hand to beat the dealer’s hand without going over the number 21. Number cards of all suits are worth their face value while picture cards are worth 10 and aces are worth either one or 11, whichever helps build a better hand.
With so many NJ and PA online casinos offering blackjack between the two states, plus the ability to play at Chumba Casino, it can be hard to decide which gambling site to go with. Because gameplay for titles like blackjack is nearly universal, many sites offer signup promotions including no deposit bonus codes in an attempt to entice new players.
Nearly all online gaming entities offer some type of welcome promotion and many choose to include these free play bonuses as a way to introduce new players to their casino or sportsbook. With the help of these codes, online casinos virtually hand out site credit to get new players started with the hope of getting the customer to make a deposit and continue playing on the site.
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If you want to play free blackjack with no deposit bonuses, there are free online casino sites, such as Chumba Casino that give you this opportunity.
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Online casinos tend to vary on the exact nomenclature for no deposit bonuses, but the term “Free Play” is one that may be used to describe the above-mentioned site credit given to new players. These bonus funds can be used to play throughout the site and once the wagering requirements for blackjack are met, the credits can turn into real money.
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If you are playing on a laptop or desktop you are just going to access the online casino through the website. There is no special app required. However, you will probably have to download geolocation software. This is so that the casino can confirm that you are actually located within the state of New Jersey. Again, this is a law that online casinos have to abide and this is the best way to comply with the regulations.
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The wagering requirements are extremely important to know if you are hoping to receive real money from your no deposit bonus when playing blackjack or any other game. It is the wagering requirements that outline you how much you have to bet before you can actually take home any of those bonus money winnings.
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You can find these restrictions listed in the “Terms and Conditions” area of the promotion. Sometimes, no deposit promotions give you thirty days, but some platforms only allow you a week.
Online casinos offer no deposit codes because they want to entice players to use the site. The casino hopes that once they get you through that digital door, you will have so much fun that you won’t want to leave and eventually, you will start depositing money.
Yes, in order to receive a no deposit blackjack bonus you need to be a new player who is signing up for an account for the very first time.
Yes, getting an online blackjack no deposit bonus is just as easy on your mobile device as it is on your PC or laptop. All you need is internet access to visit BonusSeeker and view all of our available bonuses, which can be clicked on and used to sign up via mobile.
There will undoubtedly be a section on the casino app for promotions and bonuses as well.
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This week Volkswagen has announced they have created a complete electric drive conversion kit which can transform a classic petrol-powered Beetle into a proper electric car.
This is great news for any eco-conscious owners of the German engineering iconic.
Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen’s board member, explained in a press release that an “electrified Beetle combines the charm of our classic car with the mobility of the future” and we agree.
According to VW, the new Beetle conversion kit incorporates tech from the company’s all-electric e-Up car. The kit includes 14 lithium-ion battery modules. Once converted to electric drive a classic Beetle should have a range of 124 miles and a top speed of up to 93 miles per hour.
VW now plans to step its vehicle electrification and is looking into conversion kits for the VW Bus and even the Porsche 356.
VW has partnered with Germany company eClassic, for the conversion kits.
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The Politics of Religion – Unfortunately, the news media can’t be trusted. If you want to know how to get to the truth of a matter, get this CD and I’ll tell you. You’ll learn about a media furor over what James Dobson said of a speech Senator Obama gave during the presidential election about the separation of church and state. But that statement doesn’t happen to be in our Constitution. So, where does it come from? Can freedom of religion be maintained where there is no establishment religion? If we expelled every non-Christian from the U.S., whose Christianity would we teach in school? Which passages of Scripture should guide our public policy? You need this fascinating message to enlighten and inform you.
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Are you considering remodeling your bathroom? If so, you’re not alone. Bathroom remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects. But before you start tearing down walls or ordering new fixtures, it’s essential to understand the cost of bathroom remodeling. In this blog post, we will discuss the average cost of various bathroom remodeling projects and some tips on how to keep costs down. We hope that this information will help you make the best decision for your home! Visit this link for more information.
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Spiritual comic series by Annette from Berlin
“I’ve been drawing comics since I was 8 years old. For many years they were a kind of survival strategy for me, because I was able to draw from my soul my sorrows about this world that seemed so crazy to me. A lot changed for me when I came to Raja Yoga, because I began to understand why the world is the way it is and that I can make a constructive contribution. And I experienced – and experience again and again – that my spiritual path is also paved with funny situations, with impassability, with blunders and glitches, which I like to draw and laugh about. I find laughing – especially at myself – creates distance and makes me feel lighter. I would like to share that with others.”
Annette lives in Berlin and is a creativity teacher and freelance artist.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2017. 3:16 pm CST.
By BBN Staff: Yesterday, BBN reported of three young female students from 7miles village, Cayo that were allegedly kidnapped.
The girls were on their way to school around 8:30 a.m. and on their way, they stopped at a nearby shop to buy some ideals. That is when a man driving a blue Isuzu pickup reportedly stopped and offered them something to eat.
The girls reportedly refused the offer but the man got out of his vehicle grabbed them and threw them behind his vehicle. He reportedly tied their hands with their uniform shirts.
A parent of one of the children told BBN today that the girls were only rescued by a “miracle of God.”
According to the parent, they were on their way back to the village around 12:30 when his son saw one of the girls hanging from the bumper of the pickup as it passed them. He alerted his parents and they immediately stopped their vehicle. When the girls saw that they had passed the vehicle and saw their father, they jumped out of the moving pick up truck and the man sped off.
The girls were traumatized and told their parents the entire ordeal. According to their reports, they were taken into some bushes and their under garments were missing. The girls told their parents that the man touched them inappropriately.
The girls were examined last night by a medical examiner who told the parents that they were not hurt sexually. The children sustained minor cuts and bruises from being tied up and from jumping out of the vehicle.
Villagers told BBN that they know who the suspect is and are hoping that the police will ensure justice.
Police are yet to issue a report on this incident.
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Details on Brooks Road Landfill expansion released
The operators of the Brooks Road Landfill in Cayuga, formerly known as Edwards Landfill, hope to expand the site vertically, extending its life by about five to seven years.
The company has released its draft Terms of Reference (ToR) and copies are available on the company’s website at www.brenvironmental.com and at the County’s offices in Caledonia, Cayuga and Hagersville as well as the Cayuga library.
The proponent hopes to add about 421,000 m3 of capacity to the site, and on top of the vertical expansion, they also want to go from a daily maximum fill rate to an annual maximum fill rate, allowing them some flexibility in taking on larger loads on busier days of the year. At the end of the year, the fill rate would still be the same at 151,000 tonnes/year.
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The bROK anti-towing lock kit provides all you need to secure your trailer and ball mount. This bROK lock kit includes: a universal coupler lock, a coupler handle lock and a dual pin receiver lock. The universal coupler lock accommodates all popular stamped coupler ball socket sizes. The coupler handle lock is adjustable to secure multiple sized handles and the dual pin receiver lock provides security from class I to class IV receivers.
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The support forum is built with (1) General and FAQ forums for common trading queries received from aspiring and experienced traders, and (2) forums for course video topics. How to Trade Price Action and How to Trade Forex Price Action videos are consolidated into common forums.
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16E Wedge Top
Hello, just have a quick question about video 16E at about 11:30 minutes into the video Al talks about wedge tops and a 50% chance of failure after a break above that wedge top in a bull channel. I am confused about this since later on in the video he is talking about a 25% chance of success and 75% chance of failure of breakouts in channels (which sometimes are wedges). There is something I'm missing here. If someone could help me find my thinking error here, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, and Happy Trading 😊
The difference is between "attempts" and actual breakouts. According to BPA 75% of BO attempts fail. A bull attempt is any move to the upside that either makes a HH, DT or even a LH and reverts back down. A BO is a strong move that closes beyond a prior swing high and may even have FT and may even start to channel higher and still it's 50% that this BO will fail. That's how hard it is to defeat market inertia.
Hope that helps,
OK that makes more sense now! The probability of an attempt at a pattern is different from the probability of the pattern actually working out. Thanks!
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Hello, by studiyng Al's course I came across a doubt that I can´t solve myself. When entering on a bull trend, where the probability is about 60% or more for upside prices, if I enter in a high 2 for example or something that is not within the spike that lead to the bull trend, won't my target be always less than a 1:1 ?
My thought is, the spike will lead to a MM up and normally that is the largest MM, so if I enter after the bull spike is formed in some other setup that has a price that surpasses the high of the bull spike, my target will be less than 1:1 because the stop placement must be below a Major Low.
The only resulotions that I came across is to use a tight stop witch will drop imensely the probability (also the risk), or to have a 70-80% rate of sucess. I know that I can also be profitable by using the actual risk for a 2:1 RR, but that is the minimum target.
Am I thinkg right or is there anything that I didn't understand?
Here are some hypothetical scenarios to explore this:
In the first one a spike A-B and 60% chance or better to reach MM. Traders who buy (B) stop at (A). Traders who wait for PB and buy H2 at (C) and want to swing stoploss also at (A). Although after a strong BO above prior high they can adjust stoploss to (C) and go for 1:2 AR.
In 2nd example, instead of a convenient PB the market grinds higher forming a tight limit order CH. Traders who buy (D) stoploss is still at (A).
What if it keeps going like in last example? Buy at (E) hoping to reach MM just a little higher, stoploss still below (A)? Is it still worth it?
I think the answer comes down to Trader's Equation. Assuming the probability of 60% and these various risk/rewards we can estimate whether the trade is still reasonable.
Side note, for channels like the last example there's also a concept of BLE4:
BLE4 : Bulls can Exit about half an average bar's range below any bar, or 1 tick below bear bar closing below its midpoint if disappointed. Can always buy again above next bull bar closing near its high.
This helps avoid sudden big drops all the way back to start of channels but it's for those who manage actively and are obligated to re-enter back long if bears fail to reverse.
But back to your original question, it's true that your reward is becoming less and less than 1:1 as the market is going higher. But as long as the trader's equation holds then buying high should still be reasonable.
Al also has a nice video about "Entering Late in Trends": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYu-s76bgwI&t=16s
Hope that helped!
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