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Securities arbitration differs greatly from a typical civil court action. Recognizing these differences when presenting your case can be the difference between a monetary Award and having your case dismissed. Unlike court, where your target audience is a jury of laymen, unfamiliar with the law and your case, arbitration panels are typically made up of practicing or retired attorneys who have read all the pleadings in your case before ever seeing you. So how does an investor connect with and convince an arbitration panel to award damages? This article should provide a quick primer.
When we were children, we loved being told stories, especially fanciful flights of imagination. Adults are still enthralled by a good story teller, especially if the story is based on facts. Arbitrators are no different and, as a result, one should always keep a good story in mind when crafting a claim - called a Statement of Claim - and when presenting his case at the hearing: Tell a story that makes sense and that will convince three strangers to award you monetary damages. The arbitrators have already read your pleadings well in advance of the hearings, so your first impression is vitally important and it all starts with your Statement of Claim. When drafting a Statement of Claim, make sure to speak clearly and convincingly to an audience of three arbitrators, not what you want to hear or what you think will intimidate your adversary.
Writing a Statement of Claim - for Your Target Audience
Writing for the arbitrators means keeping it as simple as possible, but not too simple that the Claim just looks like that of a disgruntled customer who seeks to foist all responsibility for an investment's outcome on the broker and his firm. From the very beginning - in what I call the Overview - summarize your entire case in a paragraph or two. Facts should be set forth in a clear, chronological narrative. Develop the themes you plan to present at the hearings, in your Opening Statement and that you hope to reiterate in your Summation.
In my decades-long experience, I have found the following five points to be helpful in drafting your Statements of Claim:
1. Overview - Provide a clear, concise explanation of your relationship with your broker and his/her firm, why you made the investment(s) in question, what documents, if any, you relied on, the response of the brokerage firm to your compliant, the amount of money you're seeking and how you calculated those damages.
2. The Courage to Simplify - Do not include allegations that cannot be proven at the hearing. This is very important because unlike a jury, arbitrators are experienced and can see right through claims that are speculated and embellished.
3. Exhibits? If there is a clearly written expert analysis or "smoking guns" (e.g., correspondence admitting liability, regulatory sanctions for similar misconduct) attach them as exhibits to the Claim. Do not expect exhibits to be read by the arbitrators if there are too many of them or they are hard to read. Try to limit your exhibits to the most hard-hitting and easily understood, more nebulous exhibits are better presented at the hearings where you can provided explanations.
4. What do you Want? Money damages should be set forth in a certain, not approximate, amount. If the precise amount cannot be presented without the discovery of necessary documents from your adversary (e.g., commission runs), explain that you will need to amend your damage claim at that time.
5. Who to Name - Only name as Respondents the most important individuals or entities. By reducing to the minimum the number of Respondents, you encourage the arbitrators to focus more on the brokerage firm's supervisory failures that permitted the broker's alleged misconduct.
Following these five principles will give you a good foundation for preparing your narrative and focusing it for your target audience: the arbitration panel. However, the best way to ensure that your claim is prepared with the highest likelihood of success is to speak with an attorney who specializes in securities arbitration.


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A Creative Curriculum
We believe the creative and skills based curriculum we offer here at St. Mary of the Angels incorporates innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Our 'Dimensions' curriculum covers Science, History, Geography, Music, Dance, Art, Drama, PSHE and DT through a thematic approach to learning, with applied maths linked in when appropriate. This means our pupils are inspired, motivated and challenged by more meaningful and linked learning. It also allows us freedom and ownership with regard to how we teach as well as guaranteeing we fulfil statutory requirements in terms of coverage. The core subjects of Religious Education, English and Maths continue to be taught discretely as is PE, Computing and Italian.
Partnership with Parents
Our 'Welcome Meetings' in September offer parents and carers the opportunity to meet their child's class teacher and to find out more information about the curriculum, year group expectations and class routines as well as ways to continue to support their child in their learning at home and at school.
Termly curriculum newsletters provide parents and carers with an overview of the themes being studied and curriculum links with English and Mathematics. We follow the 'Come and See' scheme for Religious Education (please click on the Religious Education tab for more information).
Parent Teacher Consultations in the Autumn and Spring term provide an opportunity for parents to meet with the class teacher to review their child's progress and targets. Detailed Records of Achievement are sent home in July and parents are offered the opportunity to meet with the class teacher to discuss the report if needed.
Curriculum Overviews: Two Year Cycle
The themes and activities covered in each term inspire our pupils and further develop their skills, knowledge and understanding and their love of learning.
The links below provide curriulum overviews for Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2), Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) and Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 & 6). This academic year (2019/20) we are following Cycle B.
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Real-time optimization of an active filter's performance
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Recent advances in power electronics have meant that many loads now draw a distorted current from the power supply. For the same real power consumed, the apparent power for the distorted load is greater than the equivalent sinusoidal load. A real-time active filter optimization algorithm has been implemented in a TMS32OC30 DSP, with the aim of maximizing the monetary savings from active filtering by reducing the apparent power consumed at the point of supply. As the basis for this optimization a savings function which takes into account active filter efficiency, the cost of energy, and the supply and load current distortion before and after filtering, has been derived. A simplex optimization technique, which is able to find the optimum operating point even under varying load conditions, is used to maximize these energy savings.


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By reading the title of this post, you might be thinking to yourself, "Wait – is Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest really writing about something that's not a pumpkin?" Well, we're writing about the Jack-O-Lantern, but with a historical take on this well-appreciated Halloween tradition. Dare we say it, but the original Jack-O-Lanterns weren't actually carved out of pumpkins, believe or it not! We'll get to more on that below.
Explore Our Pumpkin Patch Before It's Too Late!
We hope our introduction didn't spook you too much because there's still time to come on down and visit our Homer Glen pumpkin patch festival here in Illinois! With our largest expansion in our 37-year history, you can't miss out on this year's autumnal festivities. With the crisp fall temperatures, beautiful trees and holiday spirit in the air, it's the perfect time to find the right pumpkin to take home and make your very own Jack-O-Lantern (though again, it didn't always use to be this way). Check out some of our attractions or read our reviews here to get a better idea of what our pumpkin picking festival is like.
Now, for all of you Jack-O-Lantern lovers out there, let's carve into the history of America's favorite Halloween activity.
Again, Not A Pumpkin
What do you get when you cross a turnip with a cabbage? A Rutabaga. No, this isn't a terrible joke with no punchline – as it turns out, Jack-O-Lanterns used to be carved out of this seemingly unknown root vegetable. Known as a 'Swede' in England (but not in Sweden) and a 'Neep' in Scotland, this Jack-O-Lantern canvas is thought to have originated in Scandinavia, Central Europe or Russia, but its precise origins are a mystery.
What we do know is that the rutabaga was first described by a Swedish botanist in 1620 (perhaps the name 'Swede' makes more sense now), and not long after, it was documented in England and Scotland. Eventually becoming widely distributed in the 18th century, the rutabaga was eventually introduced to the Americas in the early 19th century, most likely from Scandinavian immigrants.
Original Jack-O-Lanterns
A hollowed and carved rutabaga (or swede) is generally considered to be the original Jack-O-Lantern, though some also say that something called a mangelwurzel was used. Another beet-like root vegetable, the mangelwurzel is yellowish in color and similar in appearance to the rutabaga. It was grown primarily as animal food and is also sometimes called fodder beet.
While we light candles or insert battery-powered lights into our modern Jack-O-Lanterns, early versions actually used burning coal that was inserted into the hollow chamber of the rutabaga. How the burning coal didn't melt through the vegetable is still a mystery to us, but early Jack-O-Lanterns were carried around for a purpose that probably won't surprise you: lanterns! Carried by "guisers" in the British Isles as early as the 16th century, these lads had a reputation for playing pranks, going house-to-house and reciting verses in exchange for food. Does that sound familiar to you? Indeed, early Jack-O-Lanterns played a significant part in forming the trick-or-treat experience as we all (dentists especially) know and love today.
The Tale Of Stingy Jack
We've touched on Stingy Jack before, as this Irish historical figure is responsible for the name "Jack-O-Lantern." Going back hundreds of years, Stingy Jack was a miserable town drunk who played tricks on everyone, including the Devil himself. After tricking the devil to climb up into an apple tree, Stingy Jack placed a cross at the bottom which the Devil could not touch. Jack made the devil promise not to take his soul when he died, and the Devil accepted.
As the legend goes, after Stingy Jack passed away, the pearly gates of heaven would not accept him, and the Devil, keeping his promise, would not allow Jack into hell. Wandering in the darkness of the Netherworld between heaven and hell, Jack asked the devil for some light to find his way out. Jack received an ember from the flames of hell and hollowed out a turnip (rutabaga) that he had on him to place the ember inside. Forever roaming the earth without a resting place, Jack used his lantern to light the way, and thus, the Jack-O-Lantern was born.
Hallow's Eve
To keep the haunting spirit of Stingy Jack at bay, the Irish hollowed out turnips, gourds, potatoes, rutabagas, beets, and whatever else they could get their hands on. Placing a light inside of these hollowed-out root vegetables (the 'hallow' part makes sense now, doesn't it?), it was the hope of the Irish that these homemade lanterns would ward off evil spirits.
Sure enough, in the 1800s, several waves of Irish immigrants made their way to America. They quickly discovered that pumpkins were much bigger and much easier to carve out their lanterns, and so pumpkins began to be used for Jack-O-Lanterns. As they say, the rest of Halloween is a sugar-fueled history.
It's Not Too Late To Carve Your Own Jack-O-Lantern!
While you're welcome to use turnips, beets or whatever rooted vegetable you'd like in order to make the perfect Jack-O-Lantern, we encourage you to use our fine pumpkins here at Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest. You'll find our massive, ripe pumpkins to be a lot easier to carve out your favorite designs and spooky faces. Besides, carving out Jack-O-Lanterns shouldn't be an overly frustrating experience, right? For the best 'pumpkin patch near me' in the Homer Glen area, don't look any further than Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest! Any questions? Get in touch with our pumpkin festival here.


text: June 14th, 2019Taylor Swift's new bop tells homophobic trolls to "just stop" by Timothy Rawles - Community Editor for SDGLN Tylor Swift has given the world a new song which she dropped last night. Called "You Need To Calm Down" the bop has already circulated some buzz for essentially telling anti-LGBT trolls to zip it and get on this side of history. "Sunshine on the street at the parade," the song goes. "But you would rather be in the dark ages / Makin' that sign must've taken all night."


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AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND - H.B. Fuller Company has signed an agreement to purchase Advanced Adhesives Pty Ltd, a provider of industrial adhesives in Australia and New Zealand.
Established in 1985, Advanced Adhesives works closely with customers in a wide range of industries, including consumer packaged goods, woodworking and product assembly applications. The addition of this business will enable H.B. Fuller to strengthen its industrial adhesives market position and leverage a broader technology portfolio in both Australia and New Zealand.
With fiscal 2015 net revenue of US$17 million, the Advanced Adhesives business will be included in H.B. Fuller's Asia Pacific operating segment.
Pending government and regulatory requirements, the company expects the acquisition to close by late April 2016.


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Here's a before picture was taken this summer. It was in decent enough shape, but all I kept getting was super low ball offers.
I painted it white and decided to keep it simple, with just a little bit of distressing here and there.
Hopefully now with it's fresh new look some one will take a fancy to it and just have to have it!
Yesterday, I painted a 'new' chair, which I will be sharing soon.
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How Women Business Leaders Can Inspire Trust by Being Authentic
As a woman business leader and entrepreneur, I have always struggled with the balance between remaining private and at the same time being misunderstood because I don't share my feelings. I was raised in a repressed environment with the adage, "what would the queen do?" guiding my reactions to situations. Now, in some cases, this can be rather charming but honestly, for the most part, this is probably exasperating for the recipient of this stiff-upper-lip attitude. Over the years, as I have explored the desirable characteristics of great leaders, authenticity seems to be the value I most admire and strive for.
Here are three important tips you can use to reveal your intentions, condensed from a great blog by Linda Hill and Kent Lineback:
1. First, talk explicitly about your intentions — what's important to you, the goals you seek, the values and motives that guide your actions and decisions. Talk as well about the sources of your intentions — the experiences that forged them. When you do something or make a choice, explain both the business and personal reasons. Don't assume people will see them. Say them outright. Invite a discussion about them.
This sounds easy, but many resist the idea that the boss must stoop to explain himself. Being the boss, they think, means not having to do that. But if they want to generate the kind of trust that gives them real influence and elicits the best from their people, they will talk about their intentions.
2. The second way to reveal your intentions is through integrity. Walk the talk. Keep your word. Be sure that what you say is consistent with what you do. This will prove your authenticity. If you tell people to be open to new ideas, but you're not, they will doubt what you say. If they don't understand or believe your intentions, how can they trust you to do the right thing?
3. The third way you reveal your intentions is through consistency. The intentions you speak about and practice should be the same from day to day, from person to person, from situation to situation. If they're not, and there's no reason for the difference, your lack of consistency will lead people to doubt you as well. If there are differences, be sure to explain them. Be sensitive to how others see and interpret your reasons for what you do.
Going through my recent battle with breast cancer was further evidence to me, that the more honest and authentic I am about my feelings and intent, the more engaged and effective I am. I would appreciate hearing about your leadership journey, and what led you to become more authentic.


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Enrico Viale was appointed the Enel Group's Head of Global Generation in July 2014 and Head of Global Thermal Generation in April 2016.
After nine years at Ansaldo Energia and eight years at ABB in Italy and Switzerland, Mr. Viale joined Enel in 2003 when he was named Country Manager of Southeastern Europe and CEO of Enel Maritza East 3, where he headed up a number of development projects and operational activities in conventional and renewable energy generation, as well as in distribution, in Bulgaria, Rumania and Greece.
Between 2008 and 2014 he was in Russia, first as Chief Operating Officer, managing Enel's interests in OGK-5 and Rusenergosbyt and supporting SeverEnergia's upstream gas operations, before becoming Country Manager and CEO of Enel Russia.
Married with two children, Mr. Viale has a degree in Engineering from Turin Polytechnic, which he followed up with post-graduate studies in the United States, earning himself an MBA at the Santa Clara University's School of Business.


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Colorado Springs Roofing Contractor – Why Choose Us?
Here at Go2 Contracting LLC, we are committed to providing local customers with the long-term solutions they need for any and all of their roofing, siding, or gutter service needs. Your Colorado roofing contractor of choice is always striving to exceed whatever expectations are placed on us, as opposed to just meeting the status quo, and we believe this shows in the quality of work that we are able to deliver to each and every one of our valued customers. If you are looking for a Colorado Springs roofing company worth their salt with a passion for what they do, there's one choice. For quality roofing, siding, and gutter service you can count on, you will always find it right here.


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"…Myrtle Beach sets the standard as a "destination" setting, and the proof is in having more than 20 states represented at Summer Nationals year after year. Triple Crown feels respected and appreciated by the Myrtle Beach community, and we look forward to many more years of working side by side."
John Casale, Triple Crown
"….the new facility became the 'talk of the senior softball world' as word spread around the United States about the great new softball fields at Myrtle Beach…. These events have become two of our largest tournaments and is the only destination where the ISSA holds two in the same year. The players simply love coming to Myrtle Beach.
RB Thomas, Jr., International Senior Softball Association (ISSA)
"…Parents use our events as a vacation while getting a chance to watch their child play in a national championship…I highly recommend Myrtle Beach, SC to any event organizer as not only will you not find better amenities and a better location in the country, but more importantly your teams will thank you for hosting your event there.."
John Whitley, National Travel Basketball Association
"Thank you seems so trivial in this case. The hospitality and generosity I experienced last week was truly awesome. I'm ever grateful for our being brought together and look forward to working together. You are truly one of a kind."
Grace White, Events Logistic Specialists, International Virtual Assistants Association
"…The Myrtle Beach CVB was such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond any other place we have ever held an event. Their attention to detail was tremendous -- The CVB made my job as a meeting planner easy! Our guests had so much fun and enjoyed the beautiful area and all the attractions Myrtle Beach had to offer. "
Jennifer Lundy, Southeastern States Director, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
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This painting is really all about two colors. Raw siena produces the bright orange when very diluted with turpentine. Eggplants, of course, are intensely purple with bright highlights because of their shiny surface. I painted a different still life of eggplants when I was young and that painting was damaged in a fire. This is the replacement. This one shows off the high contrast colors, the strong diagonal composition, and the different gloss of the eggplant, the table, and the cloth.
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A really touristy, but a must do activity in Ecuador is taking the Nariz de Diablo or Devil's Nose train. This is a train route which takes tourists to see stunning views around a mountain called the Devil's Nose.
The route starts and ends in a town called Alausi, which is about an hour and a half to two hours away from Riobamba by car. To arrive in time at Alausi for my 11 am departure, I left Riobamba at around 9 am. I already had my ticket purchased and printed out. All I had to do was look for the right car and have my passport and ticket ready for verification before entering.
Here's a video showing you what to expect on this Devil's Nose train ride.
One thing I noticed is that most of the amazing views were on the right hand side (upon entering) of the train. Towards the left hand side of the car are two seats facing another two seats, while on the right hand side there are just sets of single seats facing each other. Try to get a seat on the right hand side!
If you have any questions about the Devil's Nose train ride, leave a comment below!


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In 'How To Market With Autoresponders', we've seen how to power up your after-sales follow up.
List building is another powerful marketing strategy using autoresponders.
Now, why should anyone sign up for your list?
Because you're such a nice person? Your blue eyes, white teeth, great looks?
Maybe some will, but not many.
Listen, if you want to build a list, then let this sink in:
NO ONE wants your free newsletter, cause people don't care about you or your ezine.
People on the Net are looking for answers and solutions to their problems, preferably without doing any work on their part. They (quickly) want to know WIIFM (What's In It For Me?).
So, what you need to do is answer the WIIFM-question by offering answers and solutions to their problems.
Of course you'll first need to make sure that they, in the end, are willing to pay for that, otherwise solving their problems and needs will not be profitable for you.
You can come up with a (partial) answer in an ebook or short report that your visitors are be interested in and let them have it in exchange for their email address, but …
EVEN if you give it away for free, you have to SELL it to them.
That's where your copywriting skills come in. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be a full size sales page.
A great, benefit laden headline, combined with a bulleted list of benefits will do. After all, we're after an email address, so that's the only thing we have to 'squeeze' out of our visitor.
That's why the page where you accomplish that is called a 'squeeze' page and we'll look into that in a next issue.
Once you get that email address, it's good practice to have it confirmed. After all, anyone visiting your squeeze page can fill in an email address, even if it isn't theirs.
To avoid any problems, have your subscriber confirm their subscription. This strategy is often called 'double opt-in', but that's just a name. In fact, it's confirming that you have their permission to send messages.
The redirect URL in the form again plays an important role.
On that page, you can remind your subscriber that she will receive an email shortly with a confirmation link that she has to click to get her free report. You could add an unadvertised bonus to convince her to do so. You could also remind her to whitelist your 'from' email address, so your messages will get passed filters.
Many people offer a product or affiliate link on this page. I would not recommend that, since we're in the middle of the process to get your visitor subscribed, but you can test it out.
Once she confirms you can send your visitor to the download page for her free report. Most autoresponders have the option to enter a URL once the confirmation has been done: the 'success'-page. That's where you provide a download and this is a better place for a one-time offer, affiliate link or a link to one of your products. After all, you now have a new subscriber!
So, you can start sending her messages.
The first one, of course, is to welcome and thanking her and provide the download link once again.
You can also remind her of whitelisting your email address.
Some people advise to immediately make an offer in your first email, so they KNOW they won't get everything for free.
My advice is to test that, as I've experienced differences in niches; some like that, some don't.(linken aan newsletter Zombie)
Now, in your next autoresponder issues, of course, you first have to warm your subscriber up, so she becomes acquainted to you and your style. After a few messages, offer your personal help, using a personal email address.
And, if possible, send her another free report, closely related to the one she subscribed for. Offering another solution will make her more comfortable with you.
But from there the sky is the limit. That is, don't always offer something for sale. Alternate great content, that is helpful to her, with pitches, questions or surveys, contests or anything interesting.
Mind you, that you can also broadcast messages to your list. Avoid information overload for those who are still in your
autoresponder series. A good autoresponder service can leave those subscribers out of your broadcast.
That's it for today.
Stay tuned, cause there's more to come, like How To Create A Great Squeeze Page.
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Do you feel like negative thoughts or people are affecting your confidence level? Is it impacting your daily life and job performance? This two minute video will highlight two key strategies to take control of these negative situations and turn them around for the positive.
2 thoughts on "Top 2 Key Strategies to Manage Negativity"
Thanks, Steven, you hit the nail on the head yet again. Now to implement without hurting too many feelings along the way!!
Why viewers still use to read news papers when in this technological globe everything is accessible on web?


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The Ravenna String Orchestra
This advanced group is composed of about thirty members. There are no auditions, and all ages are welcome. The rehearsals are informal and without pressure, however, members of the orchestra are serious about preparing for the short concerts which conclude each quarter. Most of the music we play is from the standard repertoire. The Updates page will give you an idea of current pieces. If you need more information about which orchestra you should join please ask us through the Contact page. Joseph Pollard White is the conductor of the advanced orchestra. Seattle Parks and Recreation sponsors the orchestra.
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings, 7:15 - 8:30, at the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave. NE, Seattle. The cost is $75 per session. Please bring a stand. Go to Updates for exact information about the current or next session.


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This decorative painting technique was popular during the 1837-1901 reign of Queen Victoria. Flowers, birds, especially birds of paradise, peacocks, fountains and fruits were realistically rendered with layered base coats and transparent paints adding color and great depth. The brightest highlights are added last, usually with white. Mother of pearl is often found in these designs, and a bronzed background is often included. The painting is often framed with an arabesque scroll, which can be any combination of paint, freehand bronze, and/or gold leaf. Victorian flower painting also appears on trays, hand screens, boxes, furniture, and other items of exceptional merit made of metal, papier mâché and wood.
Pontypool painting is a style of decoration associated with the pierced-edge trays of Pontypool. It is usually composed of flowers, fruits and birds that show great form and depth by contrasting strong textured highlights against deep shadow. Brushstrokes are textured and clean. Colors are rich and bold. Pontypool painting is usually found on metal pierced trays of various shapes, pierced and unpierced gallery trays, and other metal articles.
American tinsmiths started painting their tin to make it more durable and added brushstroke painting to make it colorful and saleable. Tin centers in Connecticut, Maine, New York and Pennsylvania sent out tinkers to sell their wares house-to-house and farm-to-farm. Items for sale included trays, boxes, coffee pots, cups, tea canisters, trunks, and other useful housewares. This colorful brushstroke painting became very popular and each tin center had its own style of painting and designs.
Freehand bronzing is the application of metallic powders to a tacky varnish base coat, creating a design. This method of decoration was practiced in the English Midlands in the 18th and 19th centuries. Designs were composed of flora, fauna and scenic views, and are usually found on trays made of metal and papier mâché.
This is the technique of applying bronze powders through a stencil onto a tacky varnish base coat. All stenciling is based on skillfully blending powders to form highlights and shadows. Wood stenciling creates the illusion of a third dimension by skillful, smooth shading. One unit may have more than one color of bronze powder to help show dimension. Wood stenciling is found on chairs, boxes, cornices, and more. Stenciling on tin is found on metal trays, bread baskets and boxes. Tin stenciling is "tighter" than wood stenciling, and the designs are usually very well balanced with units repeated several times to form the design. Stenciling sometimes has metal leaf, color washes and painting incorporated in the design.
Metal leaf painting is the application of metal leaf onto a tacky varnish base coat. Metal leaf can be found with stenciling on tin, stenciling on wood, freehand bronze, Pontypool and Victorian flower painting. Etching and/or fine black brushwork show form and details on metal leaf. Form is also shown by washes of transparent color. Metal leaf is frequently found on trays made of metal and papier mâché.
Reverse glass painting involves creating a mirror image of a picture on a piece of glass. The foreground is painted first and the background last, so that the image can be viewed correctly on the opposite side of the glass. The reverse painting technique is often combined with gilding on glass, which involves applying metal leaf to the back of the glass using gelatin and water size. Once the metal leaf is laid down, a design is etched on the metal leaf and then backed with black paint. The surplus leaf is then washed away, and the rest of the glass is painted using the reverse painting technique.
In early America, designs ranged from country scenes and sailing ships, to historical events. Portraits of George Washington were common. Many reverse-glass panels were used to decorate looking glasses and tablet in clocks. Empire-style panels for mirrors usually had borders of gold leaf, fine stencil designs, or both, with painted landscapes, fruit, and naval scenes.
The clock dial has always been a subject for decoration. Subjects are often floral, scenic, pastoral, or nautical; hunting scenes, allegorical figures, and moon dials are also popular.
The lettering of the inked time track, the background colors, the use of gesso, oil painting, and gilding on dials are all separate skills that are involved.
Theorem Painting is referred to as a mechanical method of painting a picture by applying paint through a series of stencils or "theorems." Theorem refers to the stencils used, not to the painting itself. It is sometimes called velvet painting as the theorem technique of painting was often applied to velvet (cream or off-white color), paper, silk, cotton, linen, and light colored wood. Still life compositions of fruits and flowers were the most common subjects, along with birds, and butterflies. Landscapes, biblical scenes and mourning pictures were popular from the Early 19th century through the Victorian era. Small, stiff brushes are used and sometimes a finger wrapped with a small piece of wool or velvet is used to create a subtle shading effect. Theorem paintings are painted either in oils or watercolors. Velvet painting came from England and was most popular from 1820-1860. It is sometimes referred to as Poonah painting, from Poonah, India because the "poonah" brush was used. It can also be referred to as Chinese painting because the Chinese stenciled on pith, a paper-like substance with a velvety texture.
This art form was popular in Britain during the Regency and Georgian periods. Its effect was to emulate the look of the expensive ebony and ivory inlaid pieces from Vizagapatam, India. Penwork was accomplished by young ladies at home, although there was also a market of professionally-decorated items. Designs were executed with pen and ink on items made of white wood (sycamore, yew, pine, etc.) that had minimal grain. Antique pieces today are aged to a golden amber color. The work was done on tea caddies, ladies' sewing boxes, small game tables, card boxes, snuff boxes, large case furniture and other fine pieces of woodenware.


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BBC World Service Trust: "Sanglap" and "Story Story"
CommGAP, in collaboration with the World Bank's Demand for Good Governance Peer Learning Network and the World Bank Institute, organized a roundtable yesterday on "The Role of Media in Strengthening Governance." Dr. Gerry Power, Director of Research & Knowledge Management at the BBC World Service Trust, presented examples from work done in Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. World Bank colleagues Verena Fritz, Governance Specialist and a contributor to this blog, and Sahr Kpundeh, Senior Public Sector Specialist, served as discussant and chair, respectively. Participants included representatives from the media sector, civil society, and other international organizations.


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How to implement dependent choicelist for IBM Form
Author: Author: Ellen Liu, Dan BJ Liu/China/IBM)
We will implement two popups such that the selection made in the first drives the choices that are available in the second. The first popup will list types of frozen treats (gelato, ice cream, and sorbet). The second popup will display the flavors that are available based on the selected type of treat.
We will build the form from scratch. A Data Instance containing the category and flavor choices has been provided in an XML file called frozenTreatsData.xml.
1. Create a New Lotus Form. On the third screen of the New Lotus Form wizard, select Generate XForms Data Model from XML Instance and locate the frozenTreatsData.xml file provided in the Exercises folder.
Click Finish.
You should now have a form open that contains a "frozenTreatsData" data instance to the form's default XForms Model. This instance should contain two XML structures; one will serve as a list of categories of frozen treats and the second a list of the flavors that are available. The category_id element found in each flavor will be used to specify which category the current flavor belongs to.
The first step will be to create a second data instance that will contain the data captured by the form.
2. In the XForms View, right click on the default model and select Create Instance.
3. Give the new data instance an id of "formData".
4. Using the Instance View, add two elements within the root element of the data instance. Name these elements "selected_category" and "selected_flavor".
Next we will add the two popups to our form. These popups will receive their choices from the "frozenTreatsData" instance and store the selected choice in the "formData" instance.
5. Add a Label (output) to the top left corner of the page. Set its text to "Please select a frozen treat category:".
6. Add a new Popup (select1) below the label. Configure the popup as follows:
a. Set the id to "treatCategory".
b. Set the width to 100 pixels.
c. Clear the text so that no label is displayed.
d. Set the ref to the selected_category element in the "formData" instance.
e. Make the choices for the popup come from the choice elements in the categories section of the "frozenTreatData" data instance. Set the value -> ref of the itemset to display the id element and the label -> ref to use the name element.
7. Add a second Label (output) to the page and place it below the Treat Category popup. Set its text to "Select a flavor:".
8. Add a second Popup (select1) and place it below the second label. Configure the popup as follows:
a. Set the id to "flavor".
b. Set the width to 100 pixels.
c. Clear the text so that no label is displayed.
d. Set the ref to the selected_flavor element in the "formData" instance.
e. Make the choices for the popup come from the flavors section of the "frozenTreatData" data instance. Set both the value -> ref and the label -> ref of the itemset to display the name element.
To make the Flavor popup display only the choices that belong to the category currently selected, we will have to make the nodeset for the itemset of the Flavor select1 dynamic.
9. Add a nodeset of Popup (select1) treatCategory.
10. Add another nodeset of Popup (select1) flavor.
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11. View to test the form.
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Pushing the Xbox 360 to the Media MassesMonday, April 23, 2007 9:05
I just recently rewired my network in my family's living room. As a result, our Xbox 360 is now permanently connected to the Internet. After booting up the unit, I started playing with a few of the new features introduced by Microsoft. Amongst the updates, I was pleasantly surprised to see that movies and TV episodes can be purchased for viewing on the Xbox 360. Microsoft is moving in the right direction and I believe they could storm the market if they approach the average user in the right way. Read the rest of this entry »


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One in fifteen motorists are driving under the influence of drink or drugs according to new figures published by the association of chief police officers.
ACPO's annual awareness campaign ran throughout June to highlight the dangers of drink and drug driving. During this period, 63,688 motorists were tested across the UK, of which 4108 tests were failed, tested positive or refused.
The results show a decrease in the number of drink-drivers compared to figures from 2012, however the number of tests administered has fallen since the 2012 campaign.
"Our officers this summer used a much more intelligence-led approach to testing. Forces focused on the dangers of driving the morning after a heavy night and targeting areas where risk was highest, particularly around venues broadcasting the world cup," said chief constable Suzette Davenport.
"Despite us constantly hammering home the anti-drink and drug driving message, it is not being heeded by enough people."
As a result of figures being released, road safety charity Brake is calling on the Government to reduce the legal drink-driving limit to 20mg of alcohol per 100mg in the coming years, from the current limit of 80mg.
Brake's deputy chief executive Julie Townsend said: "It is frustrating to see too many driving still selfishly risking lives by getting behind the wheel after drinking, even when the dangers and consequences are so well documented.


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Phil White – Better Packages Inc.
The Person
Phil White is an innovator, leader, and risk-taker. In 2003 Phil, a senior executive at Better Packages Inc. led a management buyout of the company from Swiss-based Ascom Holding AG. The new ownership group recognized that there was an enormous opportunity to build value around the Better Packages brand. Founded in 1917, Better Packages is a packaging equipment manufacturer specializing in table-top water-activated tape (WAT) dispensers used in carton and box sealing and is among the most recognized brands worldwide for carton sealing.
The Transaction
After spending more than 10 years revitalizing the company and making it the leading WAT dispenser manufacturer in North America, the ownership group decided to unlock the value that had been built. Phil, the majority shareholder and CEO spent two years, together with Carter Morse & Mathias, positioning the company for a sale. The BPI owners chose Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a leading North American manufacturer of reinforced and non-reinforced water-activated tape. The transaction was uniquely synergistic and Phil felt confident that BPI's employees and this 98-year-old company would be in good hands with a leading industry player committed to maximizing the Better Packages brand.
The Start of a Legacy
Phil's post transaction "legacy" could be described in two ways: short term and long term. In the short run, Phil is committed to continuing with the company in a transition role in order to assure, as much as possible, continuity for BPI. His goals were three-fold: 1) to help his employees with the transition from an entrepreneurial enterprise to being a part of a large corporate structure. The average BPI employee had been with the company for 18 years, so ensuring their continued well-being was essential to Phil, 2) to finalize the development of certain new products that had been in the pipeline, and 3) never one to pass up a good party, to orchestrate the celebration of BPI's 100th anniversary in 2017.
Although he has spent a full career in business, Phil's persona can be described as young and energetic. The sale came with some life-altering personal benefits, predominantly the freedom to channel his vibrancy into non-business related endeavors. "The day after the sale, my stress level plummeted," said Phil. "I didn't have to worry about the day-to-day concerns that as an owner keep you up at night." It also enabled Phil to increase his time and financial commitments to his volunteer efforts, which included Griffin Hospital, the United Way, the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the American Heart Association. In addition, Phil was able to make other people's dreams come true. He created trusts for extended family members, helped fund a needed food bank, and is planning to launch an education grant to honor his wife who had a career as a teacher. Says Phil, "I started thinking outside the norm. Dreaming is fun, but instead of just dreaming, I was able to put it all into action."


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I live in a pretty big city, and while it has its perks, there is one gargantuan pet peeve that I have come to manifest – cyclists and casual walkers wanting to share the road. Look, every big city has its traffic issues simply because of population, and this will always translate into one simple equation – big city + large population = lots of cars. It's bad enough that the streets and highways are cramped with large SUV's, slow elderly folk in Cadillac's, spoiled brats in Mercedes, and lunatics on motorcycles. So, why do cyclists and people walking around with backpacks and iPod's think they have a right to enter the equation and pollute the situation even more?
Maybe it's not the cyclist or the walker that annoys me, but rather their attitude when you are minding your own business and drive right by them. I am so sick and tired of the cold, icy stare, as if to say I should just keep in line and continue going at a speed of 12 miles per hour while they peddle frantically in their flashy scuba gear and grab their water bottle and pour it all over themselves, or slam on my brakes with a wave of traffic behind me so they can cross the street 20 seconds sooner. Instead, they would prefer that I swerve into oncoming traffic to pass them or risk getting rear-ended so they can illegally adhere to their precious 4 feet of asphalt.
Listen, last I checked I am the one who has the automobile – an automobile that is 10 times bigger than you and can run you over! Now, I'm not saying that I would ever run anyone over with my car, but…..I know that when I am crossing streets or if I am on a bicycle next to a busy road I am always respectful of the almighty car, truck, van, SUV, bus, and semi truck. Its common sense people, streets and roads are for cars, not cyclists and walkers – we have licenses and license plates that allow us to be on them, you don't! If you want to ride your Cannondale or break in your new pair of Asics then go find a park or trail somewhere in the woods. Odds are you'll be much safer there and you won't have to worry about getting a tread mark tattoo if you cross the wrong driver.
Again, it's not the cyclist, the walker, or even the passion for their hobbies that gets under my skin…..it's the attitude! And, well maybe a little bit of the passion,too. I just don't understand at what point these people thought to themselves that it would be okay and accepted by motorists to take up a piece of the road or highway, and then throw a little sass if they didn't get their way. Truth is all you cyclists and walkers, you will never be welcomed on the roads or highways. That's just the way it is so get over it and get over your attention starved selves. And, if you can't, then I suggest you pack up your leotards and New Balances and buy a one way ticket to France!
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To create the sounds of Middle-earth for his Hobbit films, director Peter Jackson is considering the new Dolby Atmos audio format, which has been developed to create "lifelike" sound via speakers placed all around an auditorium and across its ceiling. This new system is able to transmit up to 128 simultaneous audio channels.
Jackson, who is already experimenting with advanced technologies – shooting The Hobbit films in 3D and at 48 frames per second – recently told Hollywood Reporter that, "Dolby are coming down to New Zealand to give us a demonstration. Our particular postproduction schedule is reasonably tight (but) three dimensional sound would be fantastic. If we can do it I would be pretty keen."
Disney/Pixar's Brave will be the first film tested in the Atmos format, with Dolby installing the new sound system in 10-15 theatres worldwide. After a cinema launch, the company's long-term goal is to introduce the Atmos sound experience into the home – via tablets, PCs, and mobile devices.


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"I love* gay people like Jesus said to."
*"Love" here meaning "Really hate, but I don't have the guts to deal with the fallout that being honest would cause".
Good ol' Phil must have read a different version of the Bible than I have, because in the one I read Jesus said fuck-all about homosexuality. It must be the same version all the wingnuts read, in which God condemns abortion and personally endorses the US of A.
Bonus derp: He claimed "no black people were singing the blues" before the Civil Rights era made them git all uppity. He did not add "Except for the black people who invented that very musical genre as a response to being second-class citizens", so I see he knows music history as well as he knows the Bible.
I kind of hate myself for even addressing this, because everything that comes out of his mouth is such an obvious ploy to dig the ratings of his show out of the crater and/or move copies of his (to use Wonkette's phrasing) book-shaped object. I can see that, but I can't resist pointing out how stupid and wrong his words are. The only conservative bobblehead whose low-hanging fruit I absolutely refuse to pick (anymore) is Ann Coulter's. Her only purpose in life is to get people ginned up, and she doesn't care whether they're for her or agin' her. She'll take whatever you got, so she gets nothing from me.
It's been a bad year for Louisiana-set "reality" shows; apparently "Son of Guns" has been cancelled due to the host's now-adult daughter claiming he molested her as a child. This is a show that flew so far under my radar that I didn't know it existed until I read about its cancellation on the Bayou Progressive's Facebook page. I avoid these shows because they traffic in grotesque stereotypes about Louisiana and appropriation/misrepresentation of Cajun culture.


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Music. Besides love, I don't think there is anything in this world quite as powerful, that has the ability to connect people. No matter who you are or how old you are, it's a language we can all understand. That feeling when you meet someone who loves your fave artist or song as much as you do = Instant human connection.
I love how we all consume music in different ways.
For me it's about being taken to a different place whilst on my morning city commute, it's solitude when flying, it's company whilst cooking dinner, it's a sing-a-long disco with my kids, it's background during a yoga class and every now and then when we can get a babysitter, it's the live experience or festival.
However you choose to listen, music is an escape for us all in some way!
I Heart Music: So Frenchy
I Heart Music is a series where I regularly share playlists across all genres that are on high rotation, or playlists that just spark something and provide that escape!
And today we're talking world music, in particular French music and I have two awesome playlists to share with you. Oui Oui!
Somewhere in the blogosphere I stumbled upon this French Chic playlist…
And I have absolutely thrashed it. I love it so much. It's perfect for cooking dinner with a glass of wine in one hand, or for when friends visit and you want something chic in the background.
I shared it with my French friend, Cathy who visited Sydney recently. We were organising a French Baking Class while she was here and we needed some French tunes. She checked it out and said there were a few classics missing, so she threw together a new playlist just for us and she's such a generous soul, she's agreed to let me share it with you all.
There's a few familiar tunes, but mostly I have no idea what's what and who's who. But that doesn't matter one bit, because… it just makes me happy.
Like me, I have no doubt you'll want to go buy a baguette, scrub up on your French phrases and start reading How to be Parisian after listening to these tunes.
You can read Cathy's wrap on the French Cooking afternoon here, and be sure to sign up to her site to receive her gorgeous recipe cards – the recipes we made on the day. {And trust me, you'll want her cocktail and nougat recipes}
Happy listening! Au Revoir!
*To listen you need a Spotify account which is free or you can subscribe to Spotify Premium. Once you have a Spotify account, just click on any song above (you can scroll through), then be sure to follow the playlists so you can listen at any time.
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Not realizing there's an alternative, many business owners use their personal credit to finance their company without an attempt at building business credit first.
However, using personal credit will place you and your assets at risk if your business experiences difficulties. Even if everything runs smoothly, using consumer credit for your business could result in you appearing over-extended and not able to obtain financing when you need it. The better choice for you—and your business—is establishing business credit.
Building Business Credit
Whether your venture is new—or an existing enterprise—establishing business credit is an important component of your company's long term health and success. In fact, having good business credit is the lifeline of your business—enabling you to get financing, hire employees, and fund business expansion and future growth to name a few. During the earliest stages of building business credit, you should:
- Incorporate or form an LLC (Limited Liability Company) to establish your business as a separate legal entity
- Obtain an EIN (employer identification number)
- Establish and list a dedicated business phone line
- Open a business bank account in your legal business name
After completing the above, the next vital step is establishing business trade credit. Business trade credit is an agreement between you and your suppliers and/or vendors allowing you to purchase now and pay later. Trade credit is normally extended on net 10, 15, 30, and 45 day terms—meaning payment in full is due within those timeframes. When establishing business trade lines, it is important to verify that the supplier/vendor reports their trade experiences to business credit bureaus—like Creditsafe—otherwise your positive payment history won't be reflected in your business credit score.
Establishing and Maintaining Business Credit
Commercial credit scores are used in business to predict credit risk. Just as a high personal credit score is desirable, a good business credit score helps you drive both revenue and growth.
There is no steadfast rule to improving business credit, but adhering to the following best practices helps ensure your business credit score reflects positively on your company:
- Pay on time—your payment history with other businesses has the largest impact on your business credit report
- Check your business credit report on a regular basis to make sure the information is correct
- Establish trade credit with businesses that report trade information to business credit bureaus
- Ensure your vendors are reporting your payments to the business credit bureaus
- Keep your debt under control
Business Credit—Fact or Fiction?
You may be thinking, I'm a small business and I know all my suppliers and customers, so I don't need to keep checking my business credit score; or, I've been in business for over 30 years and have never checked a business credit report, and I've survived just fine; or, I'm a new business and I don't need to establish business credit yet, maybe in a few years.
While the above was the case when business credit reports were delivered by the Pony Express and a luxury only the largest businesses could afford, today's technology democratizes the entire process by providing instant access to ever-more-affordable business data. Now everyone—from the new mom 'n pop bistro down the street to the multinational software corporation at the edge of town—can use commercial credit reports to make the best possible financial decisions for their business.
The fact remains, things change in an instant—especially in today's fast-paced business world. With once venerable names struggling—like Sears, Kmart, and Macy's—and others bankrupt—like Enron, Circuit City, and Ringling Bros—the days of relying on a firm handshake and a good reputation to seal a deal are over. Whether you're a small or large, new or established business, regularly checking business credit reports—yours and suppliers/vendors—should become a routine part of your credit control process.


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WHILE most people's thoughts are turning to what Christmas presents to buy their friends and loved ones, the region's thieves are drawing up their own "shopping list".
West Midlands Police today revealed the region's most-wanted gifts for thieves to coincide with the launch of a crime awareness initiative called Operation Cracker.
Officers are warning that while Christmas is a time for giving, for thieves across the West Midlands it's a time for taking.
Operation Cracker, backed by a poster campaign, aims to put crime prevention awareness at the front of people's minds as they prepare for the holiday season.
Robbery, shoplifting, vehicle crime, fraud and petty thefts are traditionally a problem at this time of year, with people likely to fall prey to thieves as they may not be as security conscious as usual.
Officers will be working behind the scenes to ensure that such criminal activities are disrupted, detected and deterred.
West Midlands Police have released the top five lists of items stolen from houses, cars and people on the street as a reminder to the public to protect their valuables.
With dark nights giving burglars plenty of cover to break into houses, residents are reminded not to leave valuables and presents in plain view.
Motorists are also urged to deter car thieves who can take advantage of owners leaving their keys in the vehicle on frosty mornings while it warms up. They are also reminded not to leave shopping in full view while their vehicle is left in a car park.
Det Insp Khalid Kiyani said: "Shoppers are not the only people getting ready for Christmas. Thieves are on the lookout for easy opportunities to steal."


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Join us this Sunday to listen to Christine Link, Executive Director of the ACLU – Ohio. A finger food potluck will follow the service!
Christine Link is the Executive Director of the ACLU of Ohio, a post she has held for over 20 years, making her one of the most experienced directors among 53 ACLU affiliates.
Chris has an academic background in health care policy and public health. For many years she worked for the expansion of reproductive rights and health care services with organizations such as Planned Parenthood. Joining the ACLU as executive director in 1990, Chris has overseen the expansion of the organization in all program areas.
During Chris' leadership of the organization the Ohio ACLU has litigated scores of civil liberties cases involving issues as diverse as religious liberty, racial profiling, voting rights, the reform of prisons, free speech, the rights of students, women's rights, reproductive rights and privacy. Chris is the primary spokesperson for the organization on all issues and as such appears in print and electronic media routinely.
Under Chris' leadership the ACLU of Ohio has been wildly successful in creating cutting-edge programs to promote civil liberties to different constituencies. Today, civil liberties groups use a number of the programs she conceived nationwide. In addition, she created the organization's internship program, which provides a venue for scores of young people to learn about democracy.
To support of the organization's litigation and education programs, Chris led the agency in the purchase and renovation of the building in Cleveland, which is today the Max Wohl Civil Liberties Center. In addition to housing the ACLU, the building has become a community center for a diverse array of organizations that hold meetings and programs in support of civil liberties.
Post 9/11, Chris and members organized the resources of the organization to take up the cause of protecting all people from the over-reaching violations of rights by the executive branch and led the challenge to Ohio's own version of the Patriot Act. Now Chris and all ACLU members work to restore the protections of the Constitution and repair the damage done to fundamental rights.


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Neptune energy is thought to be connected to our pineal gland. The part of your body that deals with psychic nature, higher awareness, visions, divinity, and nirvana.
Fully understanding the pineal Gland will help you understand Neptune.
The Pineal gland is the gland that produces melatonin and controls our sleep patterns. So when they say Neptune is the planet of dreams then you know why. Our dreams are a person's connection to the divine. No dreams then no connection essentially. This disconnection is done by water supply and toothpaste which contain heavy fluoride which in turn blocks the pineal gland.
This makes Neptune the lord of the Third Eye. Imagination and original ideas. Artists, musicians, and inventors with feelings of sudden inspiration. This is al Neptune and the Third Eye.
If your third eye is blocked then you lack imagination and inspiration. You dont understand abstractions so you try to fit the whole world into your personal subjective reality leaving you scratching your head more than not. Especially wherever Neptune is in your Chart.
Understanding that the Third Eye or Neptune cannot be in alignment until the bottom 5 chakras are balanced its best to visit my chakra series to get attuned. From there you can deal with your 3rd eye in truth and not in confusion. In order to receive inspiration you have to be clear to get those transmissions.
Neptune represents a higher octave of Venus which sits on the border of the non-physical and physical. It represents divine love and spiritual oneness rather then a personal selfish and egoic love.
Dealing with Neptune with our personal problems will only lead to confusion and misunderstandings. Neptune want to remove your borders it wants to raise you up. The problem is you want to raise everybody else up but Neptune will shut down and let you daydream. It requires you to already have your boundaries and lower chakras in order before you can truly get any benefit out of Neptune.
Neptune is the God of the Sea. The God of Water. Water is Emotions. Emotions know no boundaries. When you are attacked Emotionally if not prepared you have no defenses.
Neptune rules over the collective conscious where you are connected if not understood of that connection then this will lead to escaping tactics through alcohol and drugs, etc.
If Neptune is heavy in your Chart you will have a hard time being accepted. Because you operate from a different paradigm.
Neptune is linked to spirituality, mysticism, and divine love, letting go of selfish aims and ideals. And caring about the collective needs.
Age of Pisces represented the Collective Consciousness Billions of people got together for an idea. So Neptune represents an ideal. If calcified it represents an ideal that was given to you.
If balanced then it represents an ideal you give to yourself. Ultimately Neptune is a weapon.
Siva is also seen at times standing on the being of ignorance, illusion, or maya, showing that he is not affected by its power.
Saturn swallowed Neptune and to bide his time Neptune dreamt and imagined a life.
Eventually Zeus freed him and he ruled the Water or Sea.
Understanding that the earth and our bodies is 70% Water that means that most of our life and existence is unknown and subconscious. So Neptune helps bring it all into focus. Water is symbolic to deeper emotions and dreams.
Neptune Symbolic Meanings
Psychic ability
Shadow/hidden side of life
This is how Neptune shows up in our life. Through the mystical and unknown regions of our existence and making sense out of it. Neptune is a gift that has been calcified for years now the truth of the reality is being uncovered within us all. Neptune allows us to transform our perceptions to our higher ideals. Not our personal life.
Symbol = Cross = Material Life = Grounding and stabilizing you life. How? through the mystical realms of Neptune, enlightenment and illumination.
The three prongs or the Trident = His ability to control the Waters = Liquidity, Fecundity, Drinkability
Sattva = intuition
Rajas = Perserverance
Tamas = Chaos
Neptune created the Hippocampus and is seen riding the Hippocampus.
The hippocampus is our direct memory. Not the end all be all.
Neptune is our Cosmic Memory so understanding where the real things come from is Key.
Siva is also seen at times standing on the being of ignorance, illusion, or maya, showing that he is not affected by its power
Neptune rules the Pineal Gland or Third Eye which oversees all psychic phenomenon.


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The Wynkoop Brewing Company will debut its newest canned beer next week -- one with some unusual Colorado ingredients. No, it's not Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout -- although two-packs of that ballsy beer will also be released in cans soon. The beer is called Belgorado and it's made almost entirely with Colorado-produced malts and hops.
See also: - Wynkoop Brewing will package its "ballsy" Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout in cans - It's been A Wonderful Life for the Wynkoop Brewing Company - The newest batch of young guns in Colorado's brewing industry wear pink boots
In fact, Belgorado may have a higher percentage of Colorado-made ingredients than any other packaged beer in the state, aside from AC Golden's Colorado Native, which is made from 100 percent Colorado ingredients and packaged in locally-produced cans.
To brew it, the Wynkoop bought all of its hops at Misty Mountain Hop Farm in Olathe and 60 percent of its malt from Alamosa's Colorado Malting, a small, family-owned company that grows and malts its own barley and is the only commercial malter in the state. Eventually, Wynkoop would like to buy all of its Belgorado grains from Colorado Malting.
Described as a "Belgium-meets-Colorado IPA," Belgorado is fermented with a Belgian yeast strain, but should satisfy hopheads as well.
"We really like the beer and we wanted something in a can that was a little hoppier that our fans could drink on a regular basis," says Wynkoop spokesman Marty Jones.
The limited, year-round beer will be sold in four-packs -- like many other higher-end beers -- to offset the slightly higher price of the beer that is a result of using all-local ingredients, Jones explains. "We are putting our buy-local mantra literally where our mouth is. So it costs a little more, but we think local consumers will support that."
The Wynkoop currently cans three other year-round beers -- Rail Yard Ale, B3K and Silverback Pale Ale -- and plans to can several other smaller-batch beers this year.
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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: rockbox_flash.rock?
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From: Alma J. Hix <almahix_at_myway.com>
Date: 2005-09-23
Thanks to all individually and collectively. I removed everything from the jukebox again, unzipped the 2.5 zip file (instead of the 2.5 install.exe) and unzipped the bootbox. This time everything went smoothly according to the instructions, amd I am successfully booting 2.5 in rom.
May I submit that there is a file which is either old or for different Archos product that is getting installed by the windows installer when selecting jukebox recorder version 1.
Again thanks to all. I'm off to listen to some great music now, so if you'll excuse me...
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I didn't use the installer. I simply downloaded
rockbox-2.5-recorder.zip, fired off my unzipper and pointed it at h:\,
the drive letter my Archos comes up as. Tell it to overwrite
everything.

Then make sure you're running the new version - ROLO'ing the new
executable is the safest method - and everything should work fine.

If you're still having problems, move the .rockbox directory to your
computer and re-unzip the distribution. This makes sure all remnants
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John

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Who should have it done?
If you are bothered by upper eyelids with excess, drooping skin that makes you appear sad or angry, or eyes that look tired due to puffiness or bags, cosmetic eyelid surgery may be right for you. Persons with lower eyelid sagging, bulges, wrinkles, folds and puffiness will also benefit from lower eyelid blepharoplasty. In general, adults with the above eye problems, of any age who are in good health, moderately fit and overall have good muscle tone are good candidates for eyelid rejuvenation. They should not have any life threatening illness or medical conditions. Patients who smoke can have an increased risk of complications.
Could you benefit from a Blepharoplasty?
In general, eyelid surgery corrects the excess skin, tissue and fat that contribute to puffiness and bags in both the upper and lower eyelids, revealing a more youthful and energetic appearance. It's not likely to change your life or the way people treat you. It might possibly improve your confidence and self esteem when you start seeing a more youthful and fresh you in the mirror.
Where do I begin?
A consultation with your Aesthetic Plastic surgeon is the first step to learn how eyelid surgery can improve the appearance of your eyelids and the surrounding area. This consultation will fully educate you in a non-pressured environment and will include a discussion of your goals, options available for eyelid surgery, likely outcomes, potential risks and complications.
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Usually the procedure can be done under local anesthetic, but many would prefer a general anesthetic for improved comfort.
Can you explain me the procedure?
An ellipse of loose skin of the upper eyelid is removed as shown in the adjoining figure. If there is excess fat in the compartments around the eye causing bulges, this is removed. The wound is closed with a single absorbable stitch. For the lower eyelid blepharoplasty, the incision is made below the eyelashes. Once the skin and muscle has been lifted up, the fat is re-draped over the bony rim of the orbit.


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Five United Church of Christ Conferences have now joined the Massachusetts Conference in its call on the denomination to divest from fossil fuel companies as part of an effort to combat climate change.
The Massachusetts Conference Board of Directors in December voted to bring a Resolution urging divestment from Fossil Fuel Companies to the UCC General Synod this summer. The Southwest, Central Atlantic and New York conferences signed on as co-sponsors and now the Florida and Minnesota conferences have become endorsers (the deadline to co-sponsor the resolution has passed).
"Concern about climate change is not a partisan issue; neither is it an issue of one or another part of the country. That's why five Conferences have joined the Mass Conference in supporting the resolution to divest from fossil fuels, "said Conference Minister and President Jim Antal.
"While divestment is only one strategy among many that must be engaged, in two months time we've seen the UCC demonstrate that this is a strategy that ignites people's interest," he said.
The growing denominational support for divestment makes the UCC the earliest and strongest religious voice in a growing movement that includes colleges, universities and city governments. (More: Nation of Change: US 'Divestment' Movement Gaining Momentum.)
The effort is modeled on the successful work in the 1980s that led colleges and other institutions to divest themselves of the stocks of companies doing business in South Africa under apartheid. The United Church of Christ was part of that movement, with national General Synods passing four related resolutions between 1983 and 1989.
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Atlantic Cod Fishing Regulations Tighten in Northeast
With the Atlantic cod population dwindling, federal regulators are closing some areas in the Northeast to all cod fishing.
On Monday, Nov. 10, federal regulators announced they will be closing parts of the Gulf of Maine to both commercial and recreational cod fishing. The moratorium went into effect on Thursday and will lasts through May of 2015.
Due to the continual decline of cod in the north Atlantic, the population has reached an all time low. The federal intervention hopes to prevent a total collapse in the stock and give the population time to rebuild. Although the number of cod has been falling for decades, the last three years have shown a 13 to 18 percent decrease, even with protection measures and monitoring in place.
Coastal areas in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have been hit the hardest and will therefore see the most closures. For those areas that are not temporarily closed, new regulations have been put in place to limit cod harvests to 200 pounds per trip. This is new to cod fisherman who have previously not had to deal with any limit restrictions.
Although this seems like a necessary action to protect the cod as a species, it's expected to have a huge economical impact on the New England coast. Not only will hundreds of fisherman be out of work, but local supermarkets and coastal restaurants are likely to suffer as well. To try to offset this financial burden, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been allowed to double the limit on the amount of haddock to 1.3 million pounds.
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PR NewswireMILWAUKEEOct 4, 2012
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, is proud to announce that Mara Swan, ManpowerGroup Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Talent, has been named HR Executive of the Year for 2012 by Human Resource Executive® magazine. The HR Executive of the Year accolade is presented to only one individual annually, recognizing human resources leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their organization and the HR profession as a whole, as well as exemplifying the increasingly strategic role of human resources in the contemporary world of business.
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During her seven years at ManpowerGroup, Swan has made unique and lasting contributions to the HR industry through her contemporary approach and ability to make connections between the company's strategy, its talent and the necessary behaviors to drive results. Swan leads the $22 billion company's global human resources, talent and development strategy, as well as driving strategic execution and building the company's culture. She also has ultimate responsibility for the company's global risk, marketing, communications, thought leadership, innovation and corporate social responsibility functions across 80 countries and territories, including ManpowerGroup's full-time, contract and contingent workforces — 3.5 million people in 2011.
"Mara's style, ability and approach can be categorized by three meaningful words — contemporary, connections and coach — and are what make her uniquely qualified to lead the role she serves at ManpowerGroup and a leader in her own field. Mara's unique purview and core expertise has elevated the human resources function and its importance within the company as the catalyst for accelerating the execution of ManpowerGroup's business strategy," said Jeffrey A. Joerres, ManpowerGroup Chairman and CEO. "She is a natural-born coach who has the uncanny ability to make connections in order to quickly translate strategy into behaviors, mindsets and actions. On behalf of the ManpowerGroup family, I would like to congratulate Mara on this deserving honor."
Swan's visionary anticipation of the role HR functions of the future will play within organizations includes a profession which incorporates opposing skill sets; strategic yet tactical, conceptual yet action-oriented, the ability to anticipate and react, and always pushing the limits of what's next. Evidenced in her influence of ManpowerGroup's thought leadership and innovation strategy, Swan brings the right balance of an outside-in approach, as she intimately relates to the HR needs of clients, candidates and governments, while pushing the boundaries of creating people-driven workforce solutions that improve work models, people practices and organizational performance to the next frontier.
"Despite an impressive pool of candidates, this year's judging panel had little difficulty selecting Mara as our 2012 HR Executive of the Year. Indeed, the panel's decision was unanimous," said David Shadovitz, Editor of Human Resource Executive®. "Mara stands out as an extraordinary HR leader who raises the bar for the entire profession and demonstrates the kind of impact HR leaders can have on their respective organizations."
One of Swan's most significant contributions to the HR profession is that in multiple organizations comprising well-respected HR leaders, she herself is regarded as a leader. She holds several leadership roles in a number of HR organizations, including as Secretary and Treasurer of the Personnel Roundtable, a member of the board of directors for the HR Policy Association, and leads the JOBipedia Steering Committee, HR Policy Association's career advice website for new entrants into the workforce.
At a critical May 2011 Capitol Hill event hosted by the HR Policy Association, Swan was one of three top global HR executives asked to present on a panel regarding specific blueprint recommendations for which she significantly contributed to, titled "Blueprint for Jobs in the 21st Century: A Vision for a Competitive Human Resource Policy for the American Workforce." This blueprint contained recommendations on education, workforce development, immigration, regulatory reform and healthcare to map the restoration of job growth and competitiveness in the U.S.
In recognition of her success over the years, Swan was inducted into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame when she received the Peak Performer Award from Junior Achievement for her community service leadership and support. She was named one of Diversity Journal's "Women Worth Watching" in 2010 and a "Woman of Influence" by the Milwaukee Business Journal in 2008. Swan's passion for advancing women leaders in the workplace, and throughout her career as an HR leader, has driven her to champion diversity as an important element in improving an organization's perspective of thought.
Due to her expertise, as well as her status as a successful woman leader, Swan participated in a session of the 2012 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting titled "Gender Dynamics, a Systemic Approach to Gender Parity." Most recently, she has been named a member of the WEF Global Agenda Council on Leadership; and just last week Swan moderated a panel at The Economist's "Ideas Economy: Human Potential" conference, titled "Collaboration in the Human Age", which explored the need for employers to build a collaborative organization in the Human Age, an era that demands companies find ways to engage and empower employees to increase productivity.
The October issue of Human Resources Executive magazine features a cover story profile on Swan, who will also be formally recognized at a special awards dinner on Tuesday 9 October at the University Club of Chicago. Former HR Executive of the Year winners include HR leaders from Google, IBM and General Electric. The 2012 HR Executive of the Year and HR Honor Roll winners are profiled in the October issue of Human Resource Executive, which can be found at www.HREonline.com.
About ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup™ (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, creates and delivers high-impact solutions that enable our clients to achieve their business goals and enhance their competitiveness. With over 60 years of experience, our $22 billion company creates unique time to value through a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions that help clients win in the Human Age. These solutions cover an entire range of talent-driven needs from recruitment and assessment, training and development, and career management, to outsourcing and workforce consulting. ManpowerGroup maintains the world's largest and industry-leading network of nearly 3,900 offices in 80 countries and territories, generating a dynamic mix of an unmatched global footprint with valuable insight and local expertise to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, across all industry sectors, small and medium-sized enterprises, local, multinational and global companies. By connecting our deep understanding of human potential to the ambitions of clients, ManpowerGroup helps the organizations and individuals we serve achieve more than they imagined – because their success leads to our success. And by creating these powerful connections, we create power that drives organizations forward, accelerates personal success and builds more sustainable communities. We help power the world of work. The ManpowerGroup suite of solutions is offered through ManpowerGroup™ Solutions, Manpower®, Experis™ and Right Management®. Learn more about how the ManpowerGroup can help you win in the Human Age at www.manpowergroup.com.
ManpowerGroup is the most trusted brand in the industry, and was once again the only company in our industry to be named to the Ethisphere Institute's 2012 World's Most Ethical Companies list for our proven commitment to ethical business practices, including an outstanding commitment to ethical leadership, compliance practices and corporate social responsibility.
In January 2011, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, ManpowerGroup announced the world has entered the Human Age, where talent has replaced capital as the key competitive differentiator. This concept of talentism as the new capitalism continues to resonate and was echoed as a core theme of the 2012 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Learn more about this new age at www.manpowergroup.com/humanage
Gain access to ManpowerGroup's extensive thought leadership papers, annual Talent Shortage surveys and the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, one of the most trusted indices of employment activity in the world, via the ManpowerGroup World of Work Insight iPad application. This thought leadership app explores the challenges faced by employers navigating the changing world of work and provides in-depth commentary, analysis, insight and advice on strategies for success.
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