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We're surrounded by so much hype about how today's marketing must be all about a relentless pursuit of 'customer engagement' through online channels.
Much sense lurks in this, but it's often wildly exaggerated. So it's interesting to see a different perspective from the Harvard Business Review—even if this overstates the opposite case …
Having conducted a study of what 7,000 consumers say they want, the HBR authors conclude that most companies have "dangerously wrong ideas about how best to engage with customers." And that engagement is not the best route to customer loyalty in any case.
They tear into three big 'myths':
1. That consumers want relationships with brands: 77% in their study say they don't (what they really want are discounts)
2. That brand loyalty comes from interaction: 64% say it comes from shared values instead
3. That the more customer interaction, the better: they found no link between amount of contact and sales or recommendation
It's true these beliefs are pervasive: too many companies are jumping on the customer engagement bandwagon without thinking critically enough about why, what and how.
It reminds me of the marketing director from a large firm who recently told me: "We need a social media campaign. I don't know what social media is (sic), but I'm sure we need it."
The HBR injects a healthy dose of sanity into the subject. No, customers aren't queuing up slavishly to bond with your organisation.
And they're certainly not crying out for the onslaught of communication many companies seem to think they are—like the retailers that send customers over 500 emails a year. We all suffer information overload and few of us want to be bombarded with more trivia. The right quality and quantity of contact are vital.
But before we write off customer engagement as the latest management fad, take a closer look past HBR's conclusions to what else their study tells us. If 77% of consumers don't want relationships with companies, that means a hugely significant quarter (well, almost) actually do.
Many, even amongst the 77%, may be open to connections that could nurture brand loyalty, even if they naturally don't regard these as 'relationships' of the kind they have with their friends and family: they may be up for brand engagement without knowing it. More than that, in my view it's impossible to avoid a relationship of some kind with most companies people encounter. It's down to the company to ensure it's a good one.
And brand loyalty may well be best cemented by shared values—but, handled well, interaction can be a powerful way to foster such values.
So, as with many things in life, the truth lies between the extremes. It's not a simplistic, 'yes/no' question of whether customers want relationships and interaction with companies. It's about how organisations can intelligently manage their customer connections so that people will embrace their brands.
The marketing cornerstones remain conceptually simple: excellent products, great service, clear customer insight and clever communications.
Delivering these in practice is where the real skill is needed.


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Here are some tips to ensure that you process your 1099 Forms in the most efficient way THE FIRST TIME AROUND and by the January deadline:
- Always give contractors an updated W-9 form upon hiring. This will help save you from scrambling to find their information at processing time.
- Decide ahead of time what types of moneys you will be including on the vendor's 1099 forms. Make sure you understand the correct account mappings to Box 7 of the 1099-MISC form.
- Purchase an adequate supply of 1099 forms from an office supply store ahead of time. Keep in mind that you cannot accurately plan for the number of reprints needed due to outdated vendor information or other issues that may arise. Give yourself a generous overage of forms.
- Know the deadlines for all copies of the 1099 forms.
- Mail the correct copies of the form to the appropriate parties. Your contractor will receive the Recipient Copy and possibly a State Copy as well.
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Drugs that are applied to a local area on the body are known as topical drugs. Many creams and balms that are used for skin treatment are frequently called topical drug. Topical drug delivery market offers an alternative drug delivery system to treat many diseases and related conditions such as psoriasis, ringworm, rashes & blisters and others. The topical drug delivery has turned out to be progressively essential in the pharmaceutical industry. Eye drops for ophthalmic use and various drugs utilized for inward breath in respiratory conditions such as asthma are also frequently known as topical medications. Topical medications have a local effect that means the effect of the drug will be only in the area where the drug has been applied; however, some topical medications can also have a systemic effect.
The global topical drug delivery market is segmented on the basis of the product type, route of administration, indication for which the drug is used and its end users. Based on product type the market is segmented into formulations and devices, formulations are further sub-segmented into solid, liquid and semi-solid formulations, and devices. Semi-solid formulations include ointment, cream, gel lotion and paste and had a major contribution in the global topical drug delivery market in 2016, as compared to other sub-segments. The major factors driving the growth of semi-solid formulations include increasing rate of blood donations and rise in the number of surgical procedures such as organ transplantation where these formulations are widely used.
On the basis of route of administration, global topical drug delivery market is segmented into skin, ophthalmic, nasal, rectal and vaginal drug delivery routes. Skin drug delivery holds the largest share of the global market, which is attributable to the high incidence of skin diseases, rise in the demand for self-administered drugs, and the increasing number of product approvals for skin-related drug delivery systems.
On the basis of indications, the topical drug delivery market is segmented into acne, anesthetics, actinic keratosis, dermatitis & atopic dermatitis, rosacea, onychomycosis, psoriasis, alopecia and various other diseases.
The hospitals and private clinics are the major end-users of the global topical drug delivery market. The other end users of topical drug delivery include home care settings, diagnostic centres and others.
Market Dynamics
Growth Drivers
There are various factors that drive the growth of the topical drug delivery market including the increasing prevalence of dermal diseases, development of high technology in topical drug delivery systems, high number of cases of burn injuries, and increasing prevalence of diabetes, globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014, globally. Also, the WHO estimates that, diabetes would be the seventh leading cause of death, by 2030.
The applicability of topical drug delivery systems to a limited number of therapeutic areas and increasing number of product recalls are some of the key barriers for the growth of the global topical drug delivery market.
The factors that could serve as an opportunity for the players in topical drug delivery market are the increasing innovations in the field of science that have led to the development of biologics which can be used for transdermal delivery of drugs. Moreover, larger players in the topical drug delivery industry are acquiring smaller firms to gain increased market share in this field and also to acquire their technologies made in the field of topical drug delivery.
Insights by Geography
North America held the largest share of the global topical drug delivery market in 2016, mainly due to the presence of large number of pharmaceutical companies. However, the topical drug delivery market in the Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period (2017-2023). The high growth in the Asia-Pacific can be attributed to the rising ageing population, increasing healthcare expenditure, rising disposable income, and growing focus of global pharmaceutical companies on the markets in emerging economies of the region. According to the information published by Pharmaceuticals Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the member organizations of PhRMA spent approximately $58.8 billion on R&D, accounting for the larger part of all the biopharmaceutical R&D spending in the U.S., in 2015. Thus, the well-established pharmaceutical industry in the U.S. is a favorable factor for the growth of the North America topical drug delivery industry.
Competitive Landscape
The high emergence and prevalence of novel diseases has led to the development of new medicines, and different companies are collaborating to strengthen their position in the market.
In January 2017, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved Rhofade (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) manufactured by Allergan plc for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults. Rhofade is cream based formulation intended for topical administration.
In December 2016, Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., announced that it had acquired Creabilis plc, a company focused on developing topical treatments for inflammatory diseases including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and pruritus. The acquisition was done to acquire patented and first-in-class late-stage clinical candidates, including topical TrkA/janus kinase 3 (JAK3) inhibitor (SNA-125, formerly CT340) and Phase IIb topical tropomyosin receptor kinase A (TrkA) inhibitor (SNA-120, formerly CT327) for the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis and pruritus.
Some of the other key players operating in the global topical drug delivery market include Crescita Therapeutics Inc., SOLVAY S.A., Bayer AG, Cipla Limited, Galderma S.A, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Janssen Global Services, LLC. (Johnson and Johnson), Novartis International AG, Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Allergan PLC.


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There are so many different coat styles this season, it will make your head will spin. Here are our top 5 picks to invest in.
1. Military
Military inspired jackets are a big trend every winter. Aside from a tailored army coat (see Haider Ackermann), opt for a more ornate style that brings to mind military regalia. It' s all about a fitted silhouette with sharp shoulders and decorated with epaulettes, buttons, gold rope and bows.
2. Leopard print
Another perennial favourite, leopard print covered fur coats at Prada and a leather trimmed tailored style at Bottega Veneta. Up your game by opting for unexpected hues like red or grey as spotted at Dior.
3. Shearling
The bigger and fluffier the coat is, the better. If you go oversized, make sure the shape is more tailored as seen as Celine. Or forget a coat altogether and opt for a cape ( Maison Martin Margiela) or oversized jumper-come-jacket with zippered pockets (Chloe) instead.
4. Puffa
This fashion no-no is now a must-have thanks to Demna Gvasalia of Vetements and Balenciaga. Choose styles in vibrant colours as seen at Marques Almedia or dramatic XXL versions. McQueen's come decorated with flowers and lined in marabou feathers.
5. High Shine
What better way to make a statement than with a bit of sparkle? Dries Van Noten opted for a splattering of sequins on his coats while vinyl and patent leather also add a dark sexy edge to Isabel Marant and Loewe's cover-ups. Go sexy or go home.


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You might already know that in a nut shell, the denim hub provides the Asos customers with a space that helps navigate around ASOS' extensive denim collection – offering friction-free shopping of the bestselling styles, as well as their new range of fashion-forward fits.
Tailored to each of the ASOS guys, they have 5 different styles of jeans that all play to the different types of characters within their male customers: dungarees, straight leg, wide leg, full leg and bow leg.
Please go to the denim hub by clicking here and find your perfect denim fit. And as well as being able to shop by style and/or brand, they have also included a few styling tips in their denim lookbook video.


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Doug Fields has a great new book in which he targets advice for men about stepping up and becoming the man their partner can love and respect. It's called 7 Ways To Be Her Hero: The One Your Wife Has Been Waiting For (W Publishing Group 2014). While Doug has a background in ministry and church leadership, he's an entertaining and approachable writer and speaker whose book has universal truths no matter your background.
Fields encourages each person to develop some depth, as well as slowing down to get out of living life like a NASCAR race. There is more to life than speed. Quality relationships take time, effort and intention. Anyone can fall in love, all it takes is a pulse. It's keeping the connection that is admirable and requires that people dig deeper into understanding themselves and the other person.
So what does Fields recommend that men do to become their partner's hero?
1. Edit. Don't say everything you think. Avoid defensiveness and criticism.
2. Choose your words carefully. Use them to support, encourage and build up your partner. Be sincere and specific. Notice what is loving and right in the other person. Let them know when and how they positively impact your life. Fields recalls Gary Chapman's five love languages, encouraging men to find out whether their partner prefers:
• Words of affirmation
• Quality time
• Receiving gifts
• Acts of service
• Physical touch
When you identify your partner's preferred language, use it.
3. Become a world-class listener. Ask questions to deepen your understanding. Make eye contact. Don't multi-task. This creates emotional intimacy. Try to grow beyond sharing clichés, facts and opinions into the deeper levels of sharing feelings and needs.
4. Go big with small things. Be generous emotionally by noticing her preferences and needs. Pay attention and do small actions that will please her. Doug shares great examples in his book of moving past selfishness to being sensitive to making your partner's day easier or better.
5. Increase non-sexual touch, like holding hands, hugging and kissing hello or goodbye, sitting by her on the couch, or touching her gently when you pass her. It's been said that when it comes to sexuality, men can be like microwave ovens and women are more like crock pots. Gentle, non-sexual, non-demanding, affectionate touch is something that most women want more of.
6. Putting the pride aside. Great guys can apologize and admit mistakes. Humility and confidence are a winning combination.
7. Care for her heart. Help her heal from childhood wounds and past relationship pain through your devotion and steadfastness. Point out her strengths and the things you love about her. Fill her tank. Help her to feel safe by being trustworthy and honest. Inspire her respect by being impeccable with your word.
Doug Fields' insights come partly from many years of facilitating and leading men's groups, speaking with women, and his own marriage. 7 Ways to Be Her Hero is a quick, easy read and has lots of relatable vignettes. It's a gem of a book that just might make a big difference in your own life, or the life of the man you love. Emotional intimacy in relationships is built one day at a time, and this book can give you practical tools to do it.


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Couscous Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Greens
I am very excited to announce that the spring issue of ROSE & IVY Journal will be launching Monday, May 18th! I cannot wait to share the contents of the next issue, which I am currently putting the final touches. To give you a little bit of a preview the issue is light, airy and inspired by one of my favorite mediums, flowers. For both the Journal and the blog, I craft a plethora of recipes (one of my favorite parts), but sometimes it turns out that I don't have a place for a recipe that I created. One example is this delicious (and incredibly easy) recipe for Couscous Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Greens. Recently I have been craving meals powered by fresh ingredients, this is just one of those recipes.
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NCAA long shots tug at our hearts and blow up brackets
These are the days that try a college basketball fan's heart and head. Days of once-in-a-lifetime dreams, where epic wins seem not only possible, but even likely.
This is especially true of fans of Cinderellas-in-waiting. For us, the dance can't start soon enough.
"It is always that thought that even when everyone else is counting you out, there is still always that hope," said Precious Bradley, 22, a senior at North Carolina A&T. Her school's men's team Thursday faces Louisville, the No. 1 overall seed, as the longest of long shots in this year's tournament: The Cardinals are a daunting 26-point favorite over the No. 16 seed Aggies. Nonetheless, Bradley said her campus was abuzz over the Aggies' Tuesday night win, in a play-in game that propelled them onto the big stage.
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Fans of A&T, which was last in the tournament in 1995, are accustomed to watching from afar as nearby perennial powers Duke and North Carolina regularly fill their dance cards.
"My dad just called me, and he said, 'Precious, you don't know how big ... this is. I said, 'Dad, we are really trying.' ... He told me that he is going to sleep in his Aggie apparel tonight."
Since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, a No. 1 seed has never lost to a No. 16 seed. Never. The Aggies are facing if not actual certainty, statistical reality.
"You know, right now we are just trying to keep the faith," Bradley said.
This is part of the inner conflict of Cinderella fans at office-pool time: Do you try to win the pot with smart picks and a cool analysis of your team's chances? Or do you follow your heart? Cinderella or Sagarin?
As the men's field of 64 begins its first full day of action Thursday, office pools will collect brackets littered with picks not divined by sober analysis or statistical probabilities, but by hope, prayer and a sort of irrational exuberance that envelops fans across the USA.
The Cinderellas of North Carolina AT&T, Iona (No. 15 seed), Western Kentucky (another No. 16 seed) and the South Dakota State (a No. 13 seed; more on them later) will either preserve brackets or destroy them.
NCAA Division I basketball tournaments reacquaint us with our inner thespian. Fortunes rise and fall in seconds, underdogs and underachievers come together in a collage of competition that stretches into April. March Madness creates virtual nations out of followers of a few good jump-shooters.
Young athletes transform into movements of grace on the big screen, an art form that even Michelangelo might appreciate.
No wonder they call it a dance.
But there is always a calculated side to the NCAA Tournament. Predictors and handicappers thrive and, sadly, problem gamblers suffer even more. The season's madness even prompts economists to try to gauge its impact on commerce, as offices brimming with productivity in February suddenly lose focus in March.
It's the Lotto and Survivor and the Cinderella complex uniquely rolled into one mega-event.
"Americans like crazy improbability," said Orin Starn, chair and professor of cultural anthropology at Duke University, which, depending on which side you are on, is either the Mother Ship or Evil Empire of college basketball.
"March Madness is in a way America's most-watched reality show, and in the same way as on a reality show, you don't know if one contestant is going to pull the others' eyes out," he said. "What we love about March Madness is it seems as if anything can happen. ... Americans are betting billions of dollars on it. And when you are rooting for Cinderella, you are also rolling the dice and hoping that your number will come up in the lottery — bracket-wise."
Don't talk luck or hope on the Duke campus, though. The No. 2 seed Blue Devils play No. 15 Albany on Friday, and while the atmosphere in Durham is not ho-hum, Duke fans carry the quiet confidence that comes with experience and, well, championships.
"There is a pretty high expectation," said Starn, who is preparing to teach an online class on Sports and Society for Coursera in April, in which 13,000 have already enrolled. "To be frank, I don't think people get very excited about the first- or second-round games. Really, the sad truth is that Duke has maintained such a high standard of excellence (with its basketball team) that not making the Final Four is a failed season."
Just the opposite for many others. Getting there is a success; a tournament win or two or three later, Cinderella appears.
Even the casual observer can appreciate the meaning of an upset, like when No. 15 seed Lehigh last year beat Duke, a No. 2 seed.
Because that Cinderella story is DNA-deep in all of us.
Disclaimer: I am a virtual resident of Jackrabbit Nation, which is made up of followers of a relatively new kid at the Big Dance from Brookings, S.D.
South Dakota State University is home to renowned rodeo and plant and animal science, and, as of late, some pretty decent basketball players. South Dakota State University's women have qualified for the NCAA Tournament every year (five) they have been eligible since moving up from Division II. The Jackrabbit men are on their second consecutive trip, and they drew Michigan in prime-time Thursday.
In my home state, every small town is Hoosierville, and in any season you can see girls and boys shooting hoops outdoors, just as you can see in Brooklyn or Albuquerque or Lansing or Lexington. In Brookings, basketball is a hometown story. Three of the five Jackrabbit men starters grew up within a half-hour drive from campus; the other two are from neighboring Iowa and Minnesota. Players on the 13th-seeded South Dakota State women, who play South Carolina on Saturday, mostly grew up within a half-day's drive, or less, of Frost Arena.
The South Dakota State University Jackrabbit men, also a No. 13 seed, have a point guard, Nate Wolters, who likes to pass as much as score, and some lanky three-point marksmen around him. The state motto could be: "Only three electoral votes, but we can sure shoot the three."
Jack fans are so excited to be back at the Big Dance that they shrugged off a hayseed reference when the satirical Onion claimed that SDSU was most excited to learn that seeds were involved in the Big Dance.
Yet in an exercise that fans across the country will recognize, that all-important office bracket presents itself, and you have a choice: your team, or the other guy?
This Cinderella dilemma devolves into rationalization. You grasp at straws, comb the stats, you'd even invoke the phases of the moon if it would help your cause. I can tell myself that I've found enough "experts" convinced that my Jackrabbits could knock off Big Blue, whose basketball pedigree is rivaled only by its football history. Michigan is favored by 11.5 points. But Kels Dayton at Sheridanhoops.com wrote the Jacks have "a real shot at pulling off an upset." Yahoo Sports' Brad Evans blogged that the Jacks are a "true threat to eliminate the favorite" Wolverines.
People really believe this, I convince myself.
The head says Michigan, a No. 4 seed, is too quick, too deep, too battle-tested in the rugged Big 10 conference. If the two teams played 10 times, Michigan might win eight or nine — or all 10. That's for one bracket entry.
But the heart skips a beat over that one chance. That's for another.
Cinderella lived most recently in George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth, two schools that few had heard of until they made improbable runs to the Final Four in 2006 and 2011, respectively. Both knocked off the top seed in the tournament.
So why not for Jackrabbit Nation?
Brackets are made to be broken.
And an epic win is just a buzzer-beater away.
Chuck Raasch is a 1976 graduate of South Dakota State.


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Three FREE days: 'Porte Interiori' and 'Super Cirill'
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After one comfortable night on the mattresses of the Scorpio bivouac we woke up at six o clock and where ready to attack the wall. Matteo, driven as he is, put some speed behind the morning process of eating, thee and packing and before I knew we were on our one-hour hike towards the base of the wall. The wall is impressive, the first few pitches are slabs where after the wall gets steeper. We did the classic rock-paper-scissors to decide who gets the honour to climb the first 'steps'. I won, I could start up the first 7c slab pitch! You can already guess what happened… "In my face"! Climbing granite for me had been a while; definitely this technical slabby bolted granite. When I tried to start, I quickly realised just getting of the ground would be a big challenge. More or less 20 minutes I searched for the right position to get my feet off the ground. Granite climbing is mental, you have to trust the feet you're on, put your weight on it and find your balance. This climbing intrigues me and is challenging me. I knew from those 20 minutes finding a way to get airborne, I would love these two days of climbing this wall.
|The first 7c slab pitch
When we climbed this first pitch free in the third go, we went on. More beautiful technical slab pitches came right after the first pitch at grades up to 7a/+. We made our way quickly up to the big ledge on top of pitch 6. With Matteo, there was not much time for chilling on the grassy ledge, we went on and tried the next pitches starting from the ledge. One very technical and runout 7b+ followed after the ledge. It was a challenge to understand the moves. On those slopy holds, only compression, precision and balance can help you find your way freeclimbing up to the next belay. We figured out the dance and both of us could free also this beauty. The next pitch was short with one tough boulder problem on crimps. After I saw Matteo on it, I could crimp my way through the boulder and managed to do this pitch first go. This was the best that could happen considering that the crux 8a pitch was next. Because trying this boulder several times on the sharp crimps could have destroyed my fingers.
|Pitch 8 '7b+' before the crux pitch
The hardest was done, I had climbed everything free up to that point. From then on, seven more pitches followed. The hardest two pitches in those last ones were two 7's which Matteo could onsight and I followed them free as well. Once on top we enjoyed the great view over the mountains and savoured the success of climbing together. I have to say that free climbing this tough multi pitch would have been more difficult without the support of Matteo. The rhythm we climbed with and moved on the wall was efficient and fun. As far as we know I might have done the second free ascent of this route! I'm super happy with this performance. I went without any clue to Ticino, let me guide by a great Italian climber and enjoyed my time on the granite so much! Thanks Matteo and thanks to the Tresch brothers for opening this pure line! I have to say, we were Tresched!
|Matteo following the crux (8a) pitch.
We woke up early and went towards Super Cirill. Matteo had already done the route so I had the honour to try every pitch onsight. A little destroyed but still not to bad I started the route and managed quickly to climb the first two 7a/+'s. The third pitch is a tough and technical 7b+ ramp. Before I started my onsight try, Matteo told me about a very strong and experienced granite climber who could not onsight this line. I don't know what happened but this gave me an incredible energy boost that made me onsight this pitch! Maybe I wasn't so tired after Porte Interiori?
Satisfied and impressed by the beauty of these three first pitches I attempted the next 7c+ pitch, technical corner. Unfortunately I couldn't climb this one onsight, but I enjoyed finding the right methods for this techy smearing corner! Afterwards I did it second go. Now the crux pitch and last hard pitch followed. It is a twin crack on a pretty steep wall getting into one single crack on kind of an arête. Like the other routes, I also gave this one an onsight attempt. I knew this kind of crack suites my style so I confidently jammed my way up and realised to onsight this crux pitch. We finished the last easy pitches to the top and I happily came down! Besides the 7c+ pitch I could onsight all the pitches of this breathtaking multi pitch full of pure classic routes with each their own style. I highly recommend this route!
|Me, happy to send the crux pitch from Super Cirill onsight!
|My focus face before sending the crux pitch! 🙂
|One of the easier pitches close to the end. Super funky granite!


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Gregory Crutsinger has shed light on a level of biodiversity that could influence the way farmers and gardeners grow plants and sow seeds.
Research has shown for some time that when different species of plants are grown together, the overall productivity of their ecosystem increases. This effect leads to a more diverse community associated with the plants.
Crutsinger is a graduate student in UT's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His research, published in the Aug. 14 issue of the journal "Science," looked at the same qualities on a different scale.
Crutsinger examined the effect of using plants -- specifically goldenrod -- of the same species, but with different genetic types. Using an apple orchard that grew Fuji, Granny Smith and Red Delicious side-by-side would be an equivalent agricultural model of this.
"Greg was able to show, with a novel experiment, that many ecologists have overlooked the diversity within species," said Nathan Sanders, the UT professor who oversees Crutsinger's work. "That could be key to understanding how ecosystems work, and just as importantly, how to put them back together again after disturbance."
Crutsinger's results showed that mixing the genetic types of a species can have just as much influence, if not more, than species diversity of both plants and insects in the area. This finding could have implications in a number of fields, from conservation to agriculture.
Crutsinger's analysis demonstrated that when multiple genotypes were grown in a plot together, they produced more biomass and maintained more insects than the sum of their individual genotypes grown separately. Biomass describes the weight of the part of the plant above the ground.
"This adds to the idea that diversity begets diversity," Crutsinger said. "When you mix these different genetic types, a patch of plants can be more than the sum of its parts."
He chose goldenrod because it is a dominant plant in old-field ecosystems, growing from Florida up to Canada. It also features significant genetic diversity and is a food source for a wide variety of herbivores.
Crutsinger made his first plantings in April 2005, measuring their growth and insect abundance through October of the same year.
"It was a lot of physical labor," said Crutsinger, who built a rain collection and irrigation system on the land to ensure that the plants received the proper amount of water.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy provided the land for the research, which is located on the Freels Bend area of the Laboratory's reservation.
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Luxury Watches | Paris
FAVOURED BY PILOTS, ASTRONAUTS and DEEP SEA DIVERS, BELL& ROSS IS RENOWNED FOR ITS SOPHISTICATED, FUNCTIONAL & highly TECHNICAL watch collections. WE CATCH UP WITH BELL & ROSS FOUNDER, CARLOS ROSILLO, TO FIND OUT WHAT INSPIRES THEIR striking PROFESSIONAL timepieces.
Interview By: Enrique Nalda
What was your background prior to launching Bell & Ross? Why were you motivated to launch a watch company?
CR: My background actually has nothing to do with watchmaking. I studied an MBA. then worked as a strategy consultant in investment banking. However, my passion has always been watches. I think having an economic background gives you the tools to develop the business side. My business partner, Bruno Belamich, is a product designer, so he is responsible for the design and production side of our business. We were both quite new to the industry when we first launched our brand in 1992. We met a gentleman, Mr. Helmut Sinn, who is a very experienced watchmaker - he also has manufacturing experience and is an ex-pilot who has flown over 50,000 hours. Our combined expertise allowed us to make our dream come true. Initially, Bruno began to work with Mr. Sinn on the design of our first watch and once he saw the business opportunity, he then gave us the opportunity to develop a whole line. This is how things actually began for Bell & Ross. Although Mr. Sinn is now 99 years old, he's in very good shape and we still work together. You could say that he is the godfather of Bell & Ross.
What are the main inspirations behind the Bell & Ross collections?
CR: Bell & Ross was born due to our passion for military watches and functional design. Two of the most iconic watches in our collection were inspired by the military world. The military was actually one of the first organisations to drive functional watch design to help them to reach their objectives. They are also the reason why we are wearing wristwatches today. During World War I, our grandfathers used to wear pocket watches. They would say, "How can I drive a plane, shoot at the enemy and take our my pocket watch to check the time, all at the same time?" So they asked the watchmakers to attach their pocket watches to their wrists. At the beginning of the 20th century, when aviation was first established, the pilots of World War I asked the watchmakers for this innovation. They needed to quickly be able to read the time without the distraction of pulling out their pocket watches. As the pilots were the heroes of World War I, the public then said, "I want to wear my watch in the same style as my heroes." There are actually many innovations that we use in civil life without knowing that they first came from the military. For example, the internet was initially military language, and GPS also comes from the military world.
A major source of inspiration for us actually came from the dashboard of the aeroplane, as the soul of the aviation world is found in the cockpit. This inspired the design of one of our most iconic watches - the BR 01 - which essentially takes the clock from the aeroplane dashboard to the wrist. So these are some of the factors which inspire our Bell & Ross watch collection, along with our passion for military watches. Meeting the right people over the years has also helped us to make our dreams come true. When you see the Bell & Ross logo, it symbolises the watch. At the center of our logo is an ampersand. This represents the union of four major competencies which are very important to us: design, engineering, watch manufacturing and professional use. We combine these four elements in everything that we do.
How has your company evolved over the years? What are some of your most emblematic products?
CR: In the beginning, we started the company from scratch, purely based upon our passion for watches. We established the company in France and make our watches in Switzerland. We had a very clear idea about the type of watches that we wanted to create - the style, and the philosophy and the product range. This was how we began with Mr. Sinn. The second step of the company was then to finalise the financial and manufacturing aspects of the business. Chanel came on board in 1997 as our partner and also took shares in our company. We then developed our manufacturing capacity in line with our strategy to produce luxury watches. The third step was to launch our first watch, the BR 01, which was inspired by taking the clock from the cockpit the wrist, as I mentioned before. The fourth step was then to introduce our second watch, the BR-X1. The BR-X1 is an iconic square marble watch with a sophisticated case - it's a hypersonic chronograph with a ceramic protection. It's a futuristic version of the BR 01. It's more for purists and is a very sophisticated and highly technical watch. Overall, our watches are for people who appreciate authenticity and who are interested in technical, professional watches.
What differentiates Bell & Ross in the watchmaking industry?
CR: I think what distinguishes us is that have captured the essence of what a professional watch should be, based upon the idea that the cockpit is the soul of aviation. Being different and innovative is very important to us, so combining these factors makes us unique. We want Bell & Ross watches to be known for being reliable, functional and precise.
Can you tell us more about the different Bell & Ross collections?
CR: We have three main watch lines. The first collection is called "Aviation" which has a square face and is dedicated to the aviation industry. Our second collection is called "Marine" which was inspired by sea-related endeavours such as diving, and the third collection is called "Vintage" which was inspired by the military watches of World War I and World War II, with a more retro design. Each collection is distinguished by its own shape, yet our watches always feature a distinct and consistent Bell & Ross design.
How would you describe your clientele?
CR: Our clients are people who are very sensitive to a sense of design which is timeless. Our design approach embodies the "less is more" approach, favouring a functional approach to design. There are many designers who apply this philosophy, e.g. Dieter Ram, Brown Philosophy. For example, when designing an aeroplane, Marcel Dassault always said that "a great plane is a beautiful plane".
What are some of the most emblematic collaborations that Bell & Ross has been involved in over the last few years?
CR: We actually worked with Dassault to design a special limited edition watch as part of the 50th anniversary of their Falcon jet which we're releasing this year, called the "BR 03 Rafale", which is named after Dassult's famous fighter jet of the same name. We are both really proud of this watch, as we've really captured the soul of the Rafale jet in the design of the watch. Last year, we also did a partnership with Harley Davidson which was really interesting. Bruno wanted to design a creation which was inspired by the motorcycle, rather than an airplane like our typical designs. We designed the watch and then it was manufactured by Harley Davidson. It was also a really great collaboration.
What is your creative process when designing your watches?
CR: There are many ways to develop products. The foundation of our watches is always based upon the inspiration of the military watch, but then afterwards, we customise each model according to different levels of sophistication, functionality, style, shape, colour, lettering … now that our core watch lines have been developed, we can now "stretch" the design in new, interesting and different ways to continue expanding the Bell & Ross collection.
Where can we find Bell & Ross collections around the world?
CR: We have 15 international boutiques, located mainly in Europe and Asia. The latest stores we opened were in Melbourne and London. Our boutiques are like our second home in the various countries where they're based. They complement our wholesale business, where we also have 800 point of sales around the world. Our next challenge is to expand our business into the USA - we currently have approximately 150 wholesale point of sales there, but our next step is to open our own boutique there.
What advice would you give to the next generation of entrepreneurs & designers?
CR: I would say what every entrepreneur would say, "Go and follow your dreams and don't give up."
Visit the Bell & Ross Online Store: bellross.com


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Week 6 of the #YearOfStitch: Knit Stitch
This is fun because it looks like knitting and it's a super easy stitch to create. There's definitely a million ways to do this stitch so feel free to do what feels right. If you are using it as a filler you can just stitch rows and rows of W's versus columns of V's.
This stitch is easy to do on an AIDA fabric (seen in the photo tutorial) but I think it looks better on a less structured fabric because it looks a lot more like actual knitting.
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Here's an example of what it looks like when using a less structured fabric. I used the stitch to create a Christmas tree skirt. I also used the stitch upside down.
How about as a scarf? ; )
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The theme this year was JOY. I am excited to share some of what we learned!
I loved the picture Erin gave us to FIGHT for JOY.
Favorite quote from the retreat:
"God has ordained my circumstances and is committed to my good."
Here are some pictures!
|View from our back porch!
|Lovely walk
|Ladies + Erin!
|Ladies + Lily!
|Walk buddies!
|Cara getting some baby love
|Our abode for the weekend :)
|So beautiful!
|Central villa
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Summer of 2013 Noyce Interns
(left to right) Erich Eberts, Laura Calcara, Sarah Jayawardene, Mackenzie Domann,
Alexandra Horvath, Shiffa Iqbal, Veronica Pintor, & Elizabeth Dawkins.
Laura Calcara is a freshman Electrical Engineering Major in the Honors Program at LMU, and is looking forward to studying abroad in Germany for the Fall 2013 semester. She graduated as salutatorian from Ramona High School in San Diego, CA where she was active in the soccer and dance programs. In her free time Laura enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and spending time with friends. Finally, she is incredibly excited about having the opportunity to spend the summer working at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium through NOYCE, and knows this will be an experience she will cherish in the future.
My name is Elizabeth Dawkins. I am a Biology major and want to be an equine veterinarian. I fell in love with biology when I was in high school because I had an amazing biology professor. Being a science major has opened my eyes to the wonders of the natural world and how much there is waiting to be discovered. I look forward to the many wonderful years ahead of me as s scientist.
Mackenzie Domann is a sophomore at LMU majoring in civil engineering with an environmental focus and is minoring in secondary education mathematics. She is from West Linn, Oregon. After college Mackenzie hopes to go into the environmental engineering field for a few years and then eventually go back to school and get her masters in teaching. Mackenzie hopes that the NOYCE internship experience will help her learn more about what it means to be a teacher. She is looking forward to this amazing experience.
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My name is Alexandra Horvath and I am Freshman Biochemistry major. I from Palos Verdes Estates, California and I wanted to do this Internship because I enjoy teaching children about the joys of science and math. My hobbies include reading, biking, walking my dog, and working with children. My future carrier plans are to get my Master's degree in Biochemistry at the University of Southern California and then get a job as a forensic scientist. If this works out, I hope to later on become a high school chemistry teacher.
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Sarah Jayawardene: I am a rising sophomore Biochemistry major from Fairfield, Ca. When I graduate from LMU , I plan on going to medical school to become a obstetrician/gynecologist or a pediatrician and would love to have my own practice. I really enjoy working with animals and children and I think NOYCE is the perfect opportunity for me to put that into practice. My dream in life is to be able to take what I learn in medical school and apply it to philanthropic work in third world countries
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Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central Californias Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east.
Natural Features:
The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees. Shade is limited.
Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.
The campground contains 76 sites without hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and a dump station.
Weekend programs are held May through September in the campgrounds amphitheater.
Nearby Attractions:
The campground is 10 miles from Sequoia National Park. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the worlds largest tree in volume.
Visitor Center: Ranger Station
Day Use Area: Amphitheater
A good campground from late fall to mid spring. In the summer this campground gets flooded from the rising lake waters of lake kaweah, which is fine because it is blazing hot in the summer.
Pros: Nicely designed tent sites, plus flush toilets and (free!) showers. Absolutely gorgeous views of Kaweah Lake in the foothills of Sequoia NP. Convenient location also, as it is on the road into Sequoia; it takes about an hour to get from the campground to the park entrance. I think this campground is also a nice alternative to staying in Sequoia; it didn't seem bears were at all a concern here, while they are in the park. It was a nice alternative to tent camping alone in an area bears frequent.
Cons: Outdated facilities - the toilet/shower house was in rough shape and not really clean. There was also a steep hill to walk up to the bathhouse that had been partially washed out, so somewhat of a hazard. Additionally, one of my nights there I got no sleep whatsoever because there was a group of young guys partying all night. And it was the works - loud music, yelling, swearing, vulgar language, and because the campground is pretty open and in a valley, it echoed throughout the entire campground. Definitely one of the downsides of 'unstaffed' campgrounds that only have a host on site; these guys were breaking every apparent campground regulation and were allowed to do so. I would say one other weird thing about this campground is that they have signs that say they close the gates after 9 pm, and their exit has tire spike strips! One night I went into the nearest town for dinner, but I was stressed about getting back by 9 pm. It's probably the first campground I've ever encountered that, and it's really weird.
I'm torn on whether I'd stay here again.. maybe, if there weren't any other campgrounds in the area.


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Titus's first Nintendo 64 title, Lamborghini 64, and the upcoming Superman 64 (based on the animated series), and Quest for Camelot, will all originally arrive as complete games on cartridges. Because the games will be 64DD compatible, they have all been designed to work with Nintendo's 64DD peripheral, tentatively due in the U.S. in Q2 1998.
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For updates on the release dates for Lamborghini 64, Superman 64, and Quest for Camelot, see N-Games's Games Release Schedule.


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Your Garden
Whether you prefer your garden to be neatly trimmed or enjoy the 'wild thing', all gardens need controlling. Failure to do so, results in those dreaded 'weeds' appearing left,right and 'smack' in the centre.
Although we may all feel we know what a 'weed' is, each garden owner tends to have a different list. For example some people banish ivy and others actively encourage it. To understand your needs, we always visit the garden first, and listen carefully to your requirements.
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We offer a high quality, horticultural based garden maintenance service. We don't compromise on getting the best outcome for your garden.