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Valued at approximately $19 billion in 2016, the market for Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics is one that continues to grow, with forecasts predicting that we will see it reach $25.7 billion within the next 3 years (Gartner).
In a market that is experiencing substantial growth, capitalising on the opportunities for business development is a pressing concern for all BI vendors and their channel partners – both long withstanding organisations and new entrants.
With the nature of the market environment, high levels of competition are inevitable but for many the challenge is not the availability of growth opportunities but rather overcoming the obstacles in securing them:
Differentiation & Positioning
A promising market can quickly become filled with organisations all claiming 'me too'; and not standing out from this clamour means that your prospects will overlook your products and service time and time again. What's more, as a partner it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of lacking the necessary distinction.
As markets become crowded the self-proclaimed accolade 'We are the best' is no longer enough for the buyers of today. With the fate of a precious budget in question; your potential prospects are reluctant to engage with anyone who cannot provide a well-defined and specialised value proposition.
A marketing strategy which centres around a clear specialisation is what makes an organisation stand out from the background noise. Industry, geography, experience, partner certification, supplementary services, and many others can be used elevate the 'We are the best' to a 'We are the best for the manufacturing industry', positioning your message in front of a select audience who are much more likely to listen and recognise your value.
Engaging with your Buying Markets
Being part of a partner program means that you have a product or service that you know the market needs and wants. But even with a product or service you believe in, not being able to get your brand in front to the forefront of your buying market is a challenge that will seriously inhibit growth.
Lead generation requires a marketing strategy which creates a messaging which speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities your Buyer Personas are facing. Today, your buyers live their lives online, and in order to get their attention, your brand and your messaging of how you are best positioned to help must inhabit this space. Understanding exactly who your buying audience are and the challenges they face is the first step in getting your brand in front of and engaging with your buying market.
With this information, digital channels can be incorporated into your marketing strategy; enabling you to deliver content, social media activities, email marketing, and a blogging strategy, in the online space your audience frequents.
Finding Enough Leads to Support an Ideal Growth Rate
Continued business growth depends on a substantial sales pipeline; a continuous flow of highly qualified leads that can be nurtured into fully fledged sales opportunities. Sustaining this pipeline growth requires an effective marketing strategy which generates sales for today and leads for tomorrow; a hybrid Direct and Digital Marketing approach.
Creating a successful digital lead generation campaign requires time and the set up process can become resource intensive. However, when in the place, the efforts attract, engage and convert prospects early in their buying journey. By gaining their early attention you can nurture them and ultimately convert these visitors over time into the highly qualified sales opportunities of tomorrow.
However, these leads will not come to fruition overnight. In order to accelerate growth, you must also consider targeting the prospects which are ready to engage today with direct lead generation. Finding, qualifying and closing these opportunities requires a highly qualified inside sales team, who can find and engage directly with your buying market. By entering into a conversation that is aimed at understanding challenges and sharing insights, prospects do not feel as though they are being sold to but rather entering into a consultative relationship with an industry thought leader. Thus combining digital and direct lead generation will result in consistent pipeline, with a combination of quick wins from inside sales and inbound leads to be nurtured from digital channels.
Being in a highly competitive partner market, it becomes essential to use the direct and digital channels available to create a strong relationship with your buying market. By demonstrating experience, skills, knowledge and thought leadership you will be able to build a foundation of trust that will last the transition from prospect to customer and not just lay the ground work for a competing Partner Agency.
INCo attended the Tableau Partner Leadership Summit in London last week, to share more about how a hybrid direct and digital approach can benefit the partner community.
In an presentation John MacLeod, VP of Sales and Neil Ritchie, CEO, took an an in-depth look at the challenges faced by channel partners and how a combined direct and digital approach can accelerate lead generation and business growth.
Exploring this topic INCo, have created a bespoke campaign framework, designed specifically for Tableau partners to increase lead generation and accelerate business growth.
To learn more about this program or how INCo can help you accelerate buisness growth speak to us today.


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Oasis Dental Care has a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Dentist to join our well established St George practice in Bristol.

This exciting position offers:

4-5 days per week

UDA target of up to 7000

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Private earning potential.

Established book

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Our primary focus is on patient care and quality dentistry and as such we are recruiting dentists that share our values. Our mission is to make people smile!

If you are asking yourself 'why join Oasis' then please allow me to highlight just some of the fantastic incentives that we think you'll like

Excellent Working facilities and the latest equipment

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On-boarding and Induction process

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So what's not to love… Is your heart in the right place? If you or someone you know would be interested in working with a dynamic and expanding healthcare business we would love to hear from you!

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Appleton Coated LLC is located in San Leandro , CA which is in Alameda County. There are approximately 1 Counties located in the 510 area code. Phone companies and telecommunication companies in this area may include the following: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Pacific Bell, Sprint
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A good beginner-level Begonia species prized for its unique, serrated leaves and beautiful red stems. An African native, this species prefers warm, humid growing conditions and bright, indirect light. It should be planted terrestrially as a ground cover and can tolerate very wet conditions. All available plants are well established cuttings and will be shipped bare root.


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Dr. Peter Donahue elected president of Ontario Association of Social Workers
April 9, 2018
Dr. Peter Donahue has recently been elected as president of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). He, along with the new Board, will be introduced at the Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2018.
Long-time field friend and past field instructor with the School of Social Work at King's, Patrick Fleming, was elected as the OASW Treasurer-Secretary. "Patrick's long experience on the Board will be most helpful," said Ellen Mesbur, Chair of the Nominating Committee.
The OASW is a bilingual organization that provides a voice for social workers in Ontario. OASW has approximately 5200 members and 15 branches across the province.
This Board of Directors' election had a robust response to the online ballots with a record number of OASW members voting in the three elections.
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The membership of the Berkeley Breakfast Club is limited to 200 persons who live or work in the City of Berkeley or the immediate environs. New members are generally sponsored by one or more current members. If you have a friend, co-worker, associate, or relative who is in the club and sparked your interest in membership, please ask them to bring you to a meeting.
Once you have a sponsor, the process is fairly simple. You'll be asked to attend three consecutive meetings with your sponsor. During those meetings, you'll be introduced to the Officers and members of the Board of Governors. The Club Secretary will provide your sponsor with a membership application, which must be signed by various Officers and Governors. Once you've attended the three meetings and your sponsor has turned in your application, we ask that you do not attend until the Board of Governors has considered your application. Governors meet on the second Tuesday of each month, and your application will generally be reviewed at the meeting immediately following the submission of your application.
Not all applications are approved, but historically few are not, as long as the applicant meets the requirements for membership. If approved, you'll be contacted by your sponsor. You are then encouraged to begin your efforts to maintain a perfect record of attendance at the Friday breakfasts and join in the spirit and camaraderie of the club.
Did we mention dues and fines?
The club has modest annual dues, and each weekly breakfast also costs a modest amount. From time to time, deserving or not (usually the latter), you'll also be fined by the club president or meeting host for various reasons--fines are generally $1-$2.


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I like the price, It is very cheap. It is functional and easy to use.
If you are a large corporation aimed at marketing to a very large number of clients or want very specialized data you might want to check into a beefier system, but I think MailChimp is very usable for businesses and organizations of any size.
I use MailChimp on a weekly basis to send out bulletins and information to church members.
The free software really helps us connect with a large number of people easily and allows for them to reply to me directly without an abundance of other emails listed and contacted in the communication.
It is simple to use and I would recommend checking it out if you send a weekly email or own an online or brick and mortar business with a need to contact groups of people efficiently.
There are lots of integrations with database management software that makes it easier to connect with your clients, parishioners, members, buyers, friends, etc. Creating emails is simple and quick with MailChimp's easy to use GUI.
Check it out, especially since the regular subscription is free.


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NEWPORT � Sidney D. Roberts, Sr., 85, of Prescott Hall Road, Newport, RI died Monday, December 10, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI.
Born in Edenton, North Carolina to the late John A. Roberts and Elizabeth (Holley) Roberts.
Mr. Roberts honorably served in the United States Navy for 22 years before retiring. He lived in Newport until his death. Throughout his military career, he was assigned to several Navy destroyers and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. Upon his retirement from the United States Navy, he was employed as the District Manager for Manpower Inc., New England Region. In 1976, he, along with Thornton Drummond and Marvin Scott, formed a security and janitorial company called MSM Security.
Throughout his life, Mr. Roberts was very active in the community. He was an honorary member of several local and national organizations such as the Newport & Middletown Fraternal Order of Police Associations; the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund; the National Chamber of Commerce; National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare; Seniors� Coalition of Newport; NAACP; Rogers Booster�s Club; and America�s Little League to name a few. He was a proud member of the Stonemill Masonic Lodge No. 3 and was instrumental in the renovations to the Lodge itself. Mr. Roberts was a loyal and committed member of Community Baptist Church, which he loved dearly.
Most important to Mr. Roberts was his family. He was happily married for 65 years to the late Marion E. (Williams) Roberts of Newport.
He is survived by Sidney D. Roberts, Jr. (California); Sharon L. Roberts (Newport); Gale E. James (Providence); David Roberts (New York); Priscilla Roberts (Georgia); Barry Roberts (Newport); and Terry Roberts (Newport).
Predeceased by one son Daniel B. Roberts.
He is survived by several siblings: Susan Minnick (New Jersey); Myrtle Rivers (North Carolina); Lula Roberts (Georgia); William �Sonny� Roberts (Ohio); Marvin Roberts (North Carolina); and George Roberts (South Carolina).
Several siblings have predeceased him: Percy Roberts, Herman Roberts, James Roberts; Lillian Roberts; Harriet Cunningham and Elinora Roberts.
He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.
His funeral service will held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Community Baptist Church.
Condolences, information and directions are available at www.memorialfuneralhome.com


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A San Francisco jury has backed Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) in a patent infringement lawsuit against Ariosa Diagnostics pertaining to the Harmony non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT). Specifically, the jury found that Ariosa's previous and current version of the test infringes on two Illumina patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 8,318,430 and 7,955,794) and awarded $26.7M to Illumina for damages.
The jury rejected counterclaims by Ariosa, now owned by Roche (OTCQX:RHHBY), that Illumina breached a supply agreement between the two firms by filing the litigation.
Illumina says it will seek injunctive relief to prohibit Ariosa from marketing its test.


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"Concentration centers of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front in Bani Zaid, al-Ramousa, al-Lairamoun and Karm al-Trab neighborhoods came under the sporadic attacks of the Syrian army troops," the sources said.
"In addition to a heavy death toll inflicted on the Nusra militants, their military hardware also sustained large damage in the attacks," the sources added.
"Some of the army soldiers were injured in the clashes and were transferred to the nearest army field hospital," the sources went on to say.
The Syrian army and its allies, backed up by the Russian fighter jets, have been carrying out very successful operations in various parts of the Northern Aleppo province in the recent weeks.
On Sunday, the Syrian army and Hezbollah, covered by Russian air back up, continued to advance in regions Southwest of Aleppo province and seized control over a sensitive region near the Aleppo-Damascus highway.
"The Poultry Farm, which is very close to Zerbeh town on the strategic Aleppo-Damascus highway and a few kilometers to the Southwest of the newly recaptured town of Khan Touman, was taken by the Syrian army and its allies after a heavy battle with the militant groups," the sources said.
"The Russian fighter jets had been pounding the militants' position near Zerbeh in at least 20 combat sorties before the Syrian ground forces' operation started Sunday morning," the sources added.
Also on Sunday, the Syrian army alongside the National Defense Forces and Hezbollah fighters drove the militant groups out of the town of Khan Touman in a groundbreaking victory Southwest of Aleppo province.
"Khan Touman, the main stronghold of the terrorist group of Jeish al-Fatah in the province, was captured minutes ago by the Syrian army and its allies," army sources said at around midday.
"After recapturing of Qarassi village, the Syrian government forces stormed the militant groups near Khan Touman and broke through their defense lines, killed many and forced them to retreat from the town," the sources added.
"Khan Touman and its nearby farms are under the full control of the Syrian forces," they said.
At least 81 Jeish al-Fatah militants were killed in the clashes in Khan Touman Sunday morning. The Syrian army has also captured, at least, 10 militants.
"The Takfiri militant groups also withdrew forces from the Architecture Hill near Khan Touman after leaving behind scores of dead members," the sources added.
The Militants are now without a primary supply route from the provincial capital of Idlib to Aleppo province as the Syrian government troops have now cut off the Aleppo-Damascus Highway.


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- Jay Cutler was impressive. Cutler was so good (5-for-8, 105 yards and one touchdown) that coach Adam Gase pulled him shortly after the start of the second quarter, having seen enough. Cutler showed off his strong arm, sailing a pass 72 yards for emerging top target DeVante Parker, who is poised for a true breakout season. Cutler then put up another deep ball, this one for Kenny Stills, who was mugged in the end zone for a pass interference. Cutler continued to build on the rhythm and chemistry that began to emerge with Stills and tight end Julius Thomas (who caught the touchdown) in joint practices on Monday and Tuesday. Cutler also showed some veteran savvy when he turned an apparent sack into an incomplete pass by throwing at a receivers' feet. Cutler is able to move around and outside the pocket and seems to be able to deliver passes from unorthodox arm angles. Cutler is fearless. Win or lose, it should be fascinating to watch.
- Some concern about the starting offensive tackles. It was assumed that Laremy Tunsil would have a very smooth transition from left guard to his natural position of left tackle. But every now and then in OTA's and training camp, Tunsil shows a lack of concentration or proper footwork and actually get beat around the edge by a speed rusher such as Charles Harris. It happened on Thursday night, as Tunsil was beaten around the outside by Vinny Curry, allowing Jay Cutler to be sacked and creating a fumble. Later, James, who is battling a painful upper-body injury, was beaten on the outside on a play that nearly led to a Cutler sack. The Dolphins have major concerns on the inside of the offensive line. Mike Pouncey held up in his preseason debut at center and the rotating guards were not noticeably poor. But for Miami's offense to reach its potential, the team needs Tunsil to play at a Pro Bowl level and James to be among the top 12 right tackles in the league.
- Jay Ajayi seemed in mid-season form. Ajayi began the night in fine form, breaking off a long gain behind the combination of Pouncey and right guard Jermon Bushrod. Later, Ajayi showed why he was so effective last season, breaking a tackle and bouncing off for additional yardage. The Dolphins entered the night averaging only 2.6 yards per rush in two preseason games. But on Thursday, Ajayi had nine carries for 53 yards and two touchdowns, a performance that led to hearty congratulations from Gase on the sideline. Perhaps Ajayi was asking if he will be able to sit out the preseason finale next week at Minneapolis. Remember, Ajayi lost a fumble and played poorly in the last preseason game last year.
- Byron Maxwell had a really bad week. Byron Maxwell may be all set on Philadelphia. As in, he may not need to come back for a while. Maxwell, the former Eagle, really wanted to play well against his former team. But Maxwell struggled in practice against Philadelphia on Monday and Tuesday. And Maxwell was involved in a long touchdown play from Carson Wentz to Torrey Smith on Thursday. In what was either a busted coverage or a miscommunication or just a flat-out bad decision, Maxwell let Smith go and safety Reshad Jones, who seemed upset at the end of the play, couldn't catch up to make a play on the ball. Maxwell really finished last season strong. But he's not Miami's top cornerback entering 2017. Xavien Howard is. When Maxwell is targeted — and he is going to be targeted this season — he must be better.
- Miami must tackle better. Yeah, still. Everyone sees it. Everyone knows it. The Dolphins need to get ball carriers on the ground faster. Safety Reshad Jones had a bad missed tackle on Eagles tight end Zach Ertz and later missed another tackle on running back LeGarrette Blount. Cam Wake missed an opportunity for a sack. Lawrence Timmons and Jordan Phillips made big plays with interceptions and William Hayes had a tipped pass that led to a turnover. But what will be more important for those three players is to help limit big plays by the opposition. Timmons had five tackles in the first half, so this was the most active game of his preseason.
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Janus Manhattan 1945 : one secret Manhattan project to make an atom bomb only for America and another public Manhattan project to make penicillin for all.
One was Big Science for the few and the other was small science, nay tiny science, "homemade hope', for the many.
Big Tent Manhattan versus Greed is Good Manhattan
It almost was as if the ghosts of Emily Lazarus and Gordon Gekko were duking it out for the soul of Manhattan, America and the world...


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Dr. Mary Keyhan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas specializing in individual, couple, and family therapy. She has also received advanced training in Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy at the Emotion Focused Therapy Zone (EFT Zone) in Houston, TX. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges, find solutions to their current issues, and build skills to resolve future problems. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
- Ph.D.: Family Therapy-
Texas Woman's University
- M.A.: Counseling Psychology-Texas
Woman's University- 2007
- B.A.: Communication-
University of Houston- 2003
Additional Training
- Emotion Focused Couple Therapy Externship
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Malpractice Abuse Limits Access to Care
If you don't believe that the current medical malpractice situation adversely affects patients, see this story about a region of southern Illinois that spent an entire year trying to find a neurosurgeon to replace the last two, who left due to a "hostile medical malpractice climate."
Telling quote from the hospital administrator: "I didn't think we'd be able to do it this rapidly."
(Hat tip: Kevin, M.D.)
While trying to preserve the right to sue, and suing for as much money as possible, people forget that you can't actually force doctors to practice any particular medicine in any particular state — or even to practice medicine at all, for that matter. If you make the malpractice situation bad enough, doctors will leave.
(This is not the first instance I've seen of this — just the first since I started this blog not too long ago. It happens all the time.)
Lest you think that malpractice claims are the result of incompetent or negligent practice of medicine ("bad doctors"), keep in mind that bad doctors have, on average, no more claims against them than anybody else. Look at it this way: if malpractice claims were the result of bad doctoring, then bad doctors would have higher claims (on average) than good doctors, and therefore would pay higher rates for their malpractice insurance — just as "bad drivers" (those with lots of accidents) pay more for auto insurance. This is called "experience rating" — your claims experience affects the rate you pay. But medical malpractice insurance is not generally experience-rated — a given doctor's premium depends only on his/her specialty and ZIP code.
There is no law or regulation that prohibits experience-rating in medical malpractice insurance. The lack of experience rating is an outcome of a market process. Surely, if past malpractice claims were a good statistical predictor of future claims, insurance companies could increase their profits by offering discounts to doctors with fewer claims, thus attracting more "good risks" into their pool (that is, more customers from whom they'd collect premiums but for whom they'd not have to pay claims). This would, in turn, force premiums up for "bad doctors" and encourage doctors to practice better medicine to avoid insurance rate increases.
However, this doesn't happen — insurance companies have not found it profitable to take case histories (as they do for drivers) to determine which doctors are likely to be sued. This means that, essentially, malpractice claims are a random event, statistically unrelated to bad medical care. Sure, some claims are due to incompetent or negligent doctors or hospitals — but not enough, percentage-wise, to make it possible to identify bad doctors or hospitals through their malpractice claims, or to use that information to set insurance rates. This shows that the malpractice problem is systemic, and is the due to a faultly legal system rather than bad doctors.


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Miami Sedan Service
A sedan service is a mode of transport service which provides quality vehicles for clients and customers. There are many sedan services in different parts of the world yet the regulations might vary for each one. Some places give definition to sedan service as a luxurious service for more well-to-do customers while some places look at sedan service as a cheap alternative to most expensive automobiles.
Most of the sedan services need pre-arrangements or reservation so that they would be legally allowed to pick up a passenger. Their system does not work like a taxi company wherein anyone could just hail a cab and go wherever they want. Sedan services also do not use meters; they just charge their customers by the mile.
International customers often prefer the executive sedan service especially that they offer special services such as: A multilingual chauffer that has superior knowledge of the area and a staff with experience organizing transports for conferences and sales meetings.
Chauffeur-driven car service
This only goes to show that executives get pampered with this type of transport service. Seeing the comparison between the luxurious sedan service and ordinary town car service, it is clear what the obvious choice would be. But then, reality dictates that not all travelers could afford an chauffeur-driven car service for executive use. Since this is so, it is important to be armed with knowledge when it comes to the current taxi fares on the areas that you are going to visit.
Miami Sedan Service
In places where sedan services are offered on cheaper rates the providers use vehicles that are older and do not have as much provision for protection as most taxicabs. This is a cause of major concern among drivers and passengers especially when there are places where taxicabs are a bit scarce. This means that sedan services are being pushed to fill in the required number of cab on the streets.
But when it comes to the more luxurious version of the sedan, the cheaper versions do not even come close when it comes to the features that it can offer. Executive sedan service has maximized passenger seats which could carry more than 6 passengers (with some reaching as many as 38 passengers for limo buses). Also, all other interior features are ergonomically designed; it also comes with special compartments for the chauffeur.
Our Sedan service Miami offers a kindly environment for all of our passengers, with exquisite finishes in the interior, and the cordiality that characterizes to all of our drivers. This option is extended until the major airports in South Florida Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, and ports as Port of Miami, to name just a few, which prioritizes the clients' interests to arrive at their destination with no delays. Make a reservation
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Video : Dhoni, Raina and Dhawan having fun in a live match! even commentators cant stop laughing!
Top notch banter, a bit of interesting exchanges and a lot of influential cricket totally describes every India Australia tie and the 2013 bilateral ODI series was no different. The series witnessed a lot of heated exchanges between the players. One such incident happened during the seventh and last ODI of that fiercely fought series.
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson went off the field after bowling five overs because of a hamstring injury, and came out to bat at No. 8 instead of No. 3, when Australia were 138 for 6. He was having some difficulty in running between the wickets. Watson punched his first ball into the covers, where Dhawan fielded it before the moment turned ugly. The Indian opener displayed a disappointing lack of respect for an injured sportsman by hobbling and mocking a limping Watson. Watson responded to that mocking by waving his bat at Dhawan. At the end of that over, both had a further exchange of words.
Once again the match witnessed a similar situation involving Suresh Raina. After stopping a James Faulkner shot, Raina started hobbling to mock the injured Australian all-rounder. We leave it up to you to decide whether the incident was acceptable or did the Indian players crossed the line.
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Warren Smith explores the music of Theolonious Monk through solo arrangements on percussion. He also includes live footage of his concerts from his Jazz Loft in NYC.
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Police, neighbors rescue man from Schenectady fire
SCHENECTADY - Police and neighbors rescued a badly injured man from a burning home on Glendale Place Wednesday morning.
Clarence Cohen and another neighbor rushed to the home as fire swept through at about 7 a.m.
They kicked in the door in and it fell on top of a resident who it appeared had been overcome with smoke, Cohen said.
"You couldn't see two feet in there," Cohen said later Wednesday.
As Cohen and another man tried to reach the man, police rushed into the building and pulled him out, Cohen said.
Cohen said the man was a disabled Army veteran who lived alone.
Firefighter cared for the man at the scene before he was taken to a local hospital. He was later transferred to Westchester Medical Center for treatments of wounds that have left him in grave condition, Mayor Gary McCarthy said.
The flames swept through the home and for a time forced firefighters to abort their efforts to fight the flames from inside the building.
The cause of the fire was unclear. Fire Chief Ray Senecal
Smoke from the fire could be smelled more than a mile away.


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Junichi Usui (2 Albums, 10 Tracks)
JUNICHI USUI was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1977. Junichi has studied violin(Western classical at the beginning, but turned to fiddle style as Celt, Roma, Middle east to India), electric guitar(rock, pops, punk, metal), sh?(gagaku mouth organ, ancient court music), folk songs(esashi oiwake, taish? enka) at several private music lessons.
From 2002, he has held many indie music events in Tokyo which covers traditional music around the world, avant/experimental music, noiz, rock, improvisation and indie film along his own activities in music and professional web design works.
From 2014, he started to perform outside of Tokyo, such as Nagoya, Tohoku, Osaka, Yamaguchi in Japan and Korea, New York City, Italy outside of Japan.
His musical vision is 1) To let music lively, not to belong to written pieces 2) Keeping an identity as Japanese, but never to repeat the cliches 3) To avoid any pedantic styles not only for music, but artwork, usual behavior, utilizing Web/IT technologies


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Winter Vacation Notice: We are currently closed for Winter Vacation (12/06 thru 12/14). We apologize for the inconvenience! Happy Holidays!
-The Stickermart Team
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Our counselors are available to you 24/7 to answer any questions you have and help you find the the treatment program that fits your needs.
All calls completely confidential.1-866-520-4766
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Willcox, Arizona can help individuals even when help has failed them previously, and also whenever they believe that their scenario is a lost cause. It is very easy to feel this way, and loved ones can also start to experience these emotions and feelings after past failures at staying sober and particularly when drug and alcohol treatment hasn't worked previously. What must be understood however is there are always quality drug rehabilitation options that will work, but sometimes it can be a challenge selecting the best one in Willcox, Arizona for yourself or a family member. The right and most effective drug and alcohol treatment program won't always be the more convenient drug rehab option in Willcox, AZ. as many would hope, but is extremely likely the most challenging drug treatment facility that needs probably the most dedication.
Outpatient centers in Willcox, Arizona fall short for clients simply because they continue to be in exactly the same environment which prompts their substance abuse, so there will most likely be setbacks. Short-term programs in Willcox, Arizona fail clients because these facilities only offer rehabilitation for thirty days, which leaves a short amount of time to address anything besides superficial physical manifestations of addiction and also other surface issues, rather than true underlying causes of the individual's drug abuse. So before choosing the most seemingly convenient option, select an alcohol and drug treatment facility in Willcox which provides not merely the appropriate rehab setting but is also a facility allowing for a considerable period of stay so the individual can have the most ideal chance to experience a complete recovery. In terms of what to look for, inpatient and residential drug treatment centers in Willcox, Arizona that are called long-term programs provide treatment for anywhere from 4 to 6 months. These programs accessible through private health insurance generally and financial aid can be a possibility.
Land Demographics, Willcox, AZ.Area: 999.98999023438 Sq. Miles
Willcox Education DemographicsIn Elem School: 1,032 (44.50 %)
Household and Income Statistics in: Willcox, AZ.Households: 2,916 Households%: 100.00 %
Local drug and alcohol treatment in Willcox, Arizona:
Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health is an Outpatient Drug Rehab Program that can be reached at 520-384-2521. They specialize in Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish Speaking and accept the following forms of payment: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance, Private Insurance, Sliding Scale Payment.
They are located at 404 West Rex Allen Drive Willcox, AZ. 85643.


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This LRP safe dagger has been lovingly hand crafted by Medlock Armoury from latex and foam with a red gem motif on the hilt and a black over red suede handle.
Add our suggested weapon holder to your order by selecting the option to add a scabbard which in this case is a -
Locke 'n' Lode Secure Dagger Scabbard.
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The course objectives of this chapter are to ensure that the participants understood the concept of Zero Defects environment and the Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke) concepts. The course illustrates the Mistake Proofing system and the application of tools and techniques to prevent mistakes from becoming defects in the operational activities. The selection and acquisition of the use of various mistake proofing methods in different work situation and environment. The various topics covered are as follows:
1.0 Zero Quality Control (ZOC)
1.1 Limitation of SPC
1.2 What is Zero Defects?
1.3 The PDCA cycle
1.4 Error and Defects
1.5 Integrating Do & Check in Zero Defects
1.6 The Elements of Zero Defects approach
2.0 Products Inspection
2.1 Judgment Inspection
2.2 Informative inspection
2.3 Source inspection
3.0 Understanding Mistake Proofing
3.1 Why mistakes are made?
3.2 Strategies for Zero Defects
3.3 Mistake Proofing principle and concepts
3.4 The purposes for Mistake Proofing
3.5 The desired outcome
3.6 Mistake proofing methods
3.7 When Mistake proofing won't work
3.8 Practical & cost-effective Poka Yoke
4.0 The Mistake Proofing process
4.1 Mistake proofing steps
4.2 Poka Yoke process tools & techniques
4.3 Integrating Poka Yoke with FMEA
4.4 Implement Poka Yoke Ideas
4.5 Continuous Improvement
4.6 The Cultural Elements
4.7 Case studies / illustrations
The cost objectives of this chapter are to ensure that, as operational staff, the body of QC skills & knowledge required and therefore under the heading of continuous improvement tool illustrates New Quality Management Tools for application use.
It describes the supporting team problem solving skills (which makes almost all of the tools effective) with effective tools like the Pareto Analysis, the Cause and Effect Diagram etc. This also illustrates the six classic problem-solving steps and guidelines for brainstorming the remedial solutions.
With the Process Flow charts, it highlights on the improvement steps that need to follow with Plan-Do-Check-Act approach improvement cycles. The participants will also understand the concept of the New Quality Management tools namely, Affinity diagram, Tree diagram, Interrelationship digraph (I.D), Prioritization matrices and FMEA applications.
The selection and acquisition of the use of various mistake proofing methods in different work situation and environment. The various topics covered with case studies / illustrations are as follows:
1. The Team Approach
2. The Six Class Problem-Solving steps
3. The problem must be defined
4. Guidelines for Brainstorming
5. Fishbone Cause and Effect Diagram
6. Process Flow Chart
7. Process Flow Improvement steps
8. Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
9. team Problem Solving Flow Chart
10. The New quality Management Tools
• Affinity Diagram
• Tree Diagram
• Interrelationship Diagraph (I.D)
• Prioritization Matrix
• FMEA (System, Design & Process)
This course is particularly suitable for and benefit to Engineers, Supervisors, Process Specialists or any personnel involved in maintenance, process control and improvement activities.
Certificate of Completion will be issued to participants who have attended at least 75% of the course.
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A dear friend gave me this recipe last week after tasting them at her house. She followed the recipe and they were delicious. However, I wanted to make them for kids using fall themed sprinkles on the outside without the cayenne, so I just deleted it and the cinnamon….I have eaten about 10 of them. … Continue reading


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Top 2018 Re-modeling Trends of Auckland
Re-modeling has become increasingly popular with people in Auckland. People want to change. If you're one of those people then I'm sure you'd like to know more about re-modeling trends in Auckland. Well you do not have to look any further as we have compiled a list of trends which might inspire you for your renovation project.
Taking on a full home renovation in Auckland can be a challenge so we recommend the best way to understand what works and what doesn't is to look at what is popular in Auckland. This is a good idea whether you're doing up the home for yourself and your family or if you're simply renovating to sell the property.
The kitchen
For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Research shows that this is what sells a house quicker than anything and is what home buyers look for first in a new investment. Even if you are not looking at adding value to the house, renovating a kitchen can improve your lifestyle tremendously.
One of the biggest trends becoming increasingly popular these days is the integration of technology into the home. Known as smart kitchens, these technologically advanced systems offer many features such as smart lighting that turns on and off automatically, and even smart refrigerators that let you know when food is running low.
There is also a huge emphasis this year on making the kitchen more efficient in terms of space. Making the most of space through hidden cupboards and ironing tables.
The Bathroom
Many home renovators in Auckland overlook the bathroom because it is the smallest area in most houses. However, studies show that home buyers will be much more likely to turn away from a property if there are issues with the bathroom as they would struggle more than anywhere else in the house to fix these issues.
There has been much emphasis lately on sleek and simple designs. Keeping the colours bright and minimal, making the space feel as spacious and not cluttered as possible. An up and coming trend of late is the introduction of wooden features into the bathroom for a more consistent rural atmosphere.
Basements are notorious for being the most neglected area of any property, but this year people are taking notice. Home renovators are beginning to convert basements into luxury areas with bars, lounges and entertainment systems. These features are appealing because the basement feels so out of the way, a hidden den from the rest of the world. Consider changing your basement into cave of entertainment this year n Auckland.
Outdoor renovations
Porches and conservatories are also being given a makeup in many full home renovation projects in Auckland in 2018. People are converting these spaces into lounges and relaxation areas by integrating Bluetooth and home cinemas and electric fireplaces. Try adding sleek and simple wooden furniture outside, making sure to add extra to appeal to guest.
This year, if you're looking to renovate or remodel your property or home, consider these trends when doing so. Get out there and do some extra research and see what will work best for you and your home.
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Raven is our special girl! She is a beautiful Black Bi Aussie with ice blue eyes. Raven is about 19" tall and 45lbs. She is my shadow and comes everywhere with me. She truly is one of the most loving aussies I have ever owned! She just adores people especially children. She will just melt and roll over when she thinks someone will pet her. She always wants to be touching someone. She passed her CGC with flying colors.
Raven has the most wonderful disposition I could ever ask. She loves all animals and people and is a wonderful caretaker especially of the kittens and puppies. At the same time she has a switch that when its time to work she's all business. That must be the Fairoaks side of her. With no training she has an inherit understanding of what I am asking of her when it's time to bring back the goats from milking.
Raven only needs one more competition win until she is a UKC Champion!
Raven is clear/normal by parentage for HC, PRA, DM, and MDR1. She is a carrier for CEA, but none of our sire's are so none of the puppies will ever have the disease.
We also did preliminary OFA x-rays on Raven's hips and they were rated Good.
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Anyone who is thinking about letting out a house, a flat or a room has to make an important decision. It is necessary to decide between managing the buy-to-let property and handling over the responsibility to a letting agency. The choice may seem puzzling at first, but if you become familiar with the services that letting agents Cheddleton provide, you will see that using them makes sense. Managing a residential property is not simple. In fact, it is a complex business that does not simply involve sitting back and relaxing. If you are inexperienced, you will not be able to handle the complexities of leases, not to mention difficult tenants. In what follows, we will explain why it is worth using a facilitator.
Marketing power
The fact is that a letting agent not only has more purchasing power, but also marketing skills. To be more precise, he is able to find tenants a lot easier. Sourcing tenants is a difficult undertaking, which is not achievable without a well-prepared marketing plan. What a facilitator does is draw up a marketing plan that involves Internet advertising on the company website or any other kind of strategy to attract tenants, thus making sure that you always have tenants waiting. The point is that a letting agent has more experience when it comes to finding residents. Equally important is mentioning that an intermediaries take care of the interviewing and vetting residents as well. You will not have to worry about evictions later on.
Effective management of the property
The moment the property is rented, you should use the services of letting agents. The vast majority of letting agents provide a full service, which means that they handle property management as well. No matter if you have a small or a large portfolio, a facilitator can really come in handy. He will manage everything from collecting rent to handling managing issues that may arise. Even if you are a property investor, you do not have to take on the responsibilities associated with being a landlord. You can rely on the intermediary to look out for your property.
Handling of legal issues
One of the downsides to being a landlord is the fact that you have to have a good understanding of statutory requirements. It is not enough to know your own rights; you have to fully understand the right of paying occupants as well. Therefore, being a successful landlord requires a fair deal of knowledge. Fortunately, you have letting agents to take care of tenancy legislation on your behalf.


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Even beauty has flaws.
Luna Moonstone, half Lustonian, half human, is a creature of inherent carnal desires. She's capable of little emotion, but oh what a heavenly body. She enjoys sex wherever and with whomever she can, including her favorite lover, Crater Bob, owner of a mainstay freighter.
When a DEA case goes horribly awry, Luna switches to Universal Alliances tax division. Soon, she's forced back to the DEA, investigating the wealthiest and most conniving business mogul in several galaxies—Bodacious Bertha. UA creates a small team, partnering Luna with Crack, a Fourpeck Fire Heathen, and Petunia, a hyperactive Ripstinger. They investigate the deaths caused by Femdrene, a mineral supplement produced by Bendlight Enterprises. The case leads them to a heinous act on Cerulea 2 that goes down in the history of every galaxy, branding lifelong scars on each team member's psyche.
However, things grow complicated between Luna and Crater Bob. She wants to enjoy her partner, who satisfies her every sexual desire, but has Bob possibly awakened her heart? None of it will matter if the killer Luna is tracking reaches her first.
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una Moonstone strode into Crater Bob's and steeled herself for the numerous one-liners and abrasive advances she'd undoubtedly get in this dive. Not that she wouldn't mind a wild f*** with someone interesting, but business came first. She had to stay focused on her job instead of allowing her inherent carnal nature take over. After all, if she let her duties as lead investigator for Universal Alliances slide, she'd never get caught up on work, nor would she ever hear the end of it from her superiors, especially Mr. Stellarman. As long as she stayed on top of all the money flows, the head honchos allowed her to do as she pleased, plus the salary was too good to pass up.
She paused at the edge of the lounge. Crater Bob's was her least favorite check-in stop. She adored her f*** buddies and friends here, but the riotous bar scene, bright flickering lights, and loud, often annoying alien music, wore her down and gave her headaches. She loved a hard f*** with Friggly, but the sooner she met with him the sooner she could get the hell off this piece-of-shit freighter and move on to the next poor excuse for a planet, space station, or asteroid on her schedule. Once she stepped out into the fray of off-duty personnel, most of which were males, the battle of wits and pheromones would begin. It was the same at each post she had to visit. Her looks and body created turmoil among humans, physically compatible aliens, and even those who weren't, such as the Insectoids and Reptilians, who would still hover around her until she wanted to open fire on them.
At that thought, Luna frowned. The last time she'd lost her temper had garnered her the nickname Lunatic. Hell, even though she'd been cleared of the charges, the name had stuck, and her reputation as a hard-nosed psychotic bitch now followed her throughout most galaxies.
She straightened her stance, placed her hand on the neurostun strapped under her boobs, and walked out into the middle of the tables scattered across the wide metallic floor.
As expected, a hulking humanoid stood and blocked her path. "Mmm-mmm! Boys, take a look at..."
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Handwriting Without Tears is one of the biggest names in handwriting curriculum, not only for homeschoolers, but for all schoolers worldwide. Offering a full range of handwriting products for Kindergarten through 5th grade, Handwriting Without Tears takes the pain out of handwriting for parent/teacher and student alike. In fact, if you homeschool, it is likely that if you have not tried Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) yourself, you have probably had it recommended to you.
What you may not know, though, is that HWT has joined the world of Apps! If your child is anything like mine, he will be intrigued by the Wet-Dry-Try App! Available for download from the App Store for $4.99, the Wet-Dry-Try App is everything that is wonderful about Handwriting Without Tears, but it is completely and totally portable. Also, because it is something your child does on the iPad, it won't feel like schoolwork at all, which is ironic, because using the HWT App looks and feels exactly like using the regular Handwriting Without Tears program!
What you may not know, though, is that HWT has joined the world of Apps! If your child is anything like mine, he will be intrigued by the Wet-Dry-Try App! Available for download from the App Store for $4.99, the Wet-Dry-Try App is everything that is wonderful about Handwriting Without Tears, but it is completely and totally portable. Also, because it is something your child does on the iPad, it won't feel like schoolwork at all, which is ironic, because using the HWT App looks and feels exactly like using the regular Handwriting Without Tears program!
There are two approaches you can choose when using the app. You can either practice the capital letters (the only letters available in the app) in any order you choose, or you can practice them in "HWT's Winning Order." For those unfamiliar with HWT's program, that order consists of the following: Frog Jump Capitals (F,E,D,P,B,R,N, and M), Starting Corner Capitals (H,K,L,U,V,W,X,Y,Z), and Center Starting Capitals (C,O,Q,G,S,A,I,T, and J).
The student (and with the purchase of the app, you have the opportunity to create separate logins for up to four students) has the opportunity of mastering the letter with either 1,2, or 3 stars, and in this mode, the letters are locked until the user has achieved at least one star (although these options can be customized by the parent, as seen below).
The process for practicing each of the letters, regardless of which mode you choose to follow, is the same. First, the speaker tells the child to watch as she writes the letter. Then she describes the process as she writes it. She then instructs the child to trace over her chalk letter with a sponge.
After that, she has the child dry the letter with a towel. If at any point, he deviates from acceptable limits in tracing, she says, "Whoa! Try that again!" and has him try again from the beginning of that particular screen (sponge, towel, etc.).
Here is what my son's progress looked like after "playing around" with Wet-Dry-Try App for about 20 minutes.
The Wet-Dry-Try App is age-appropriate for Pre-K and K, but is considered appropriate for remediation with older children. My son is 8, but has never had great handwriting. His pencil grip has always been off, but I can't figure out how to correct it. I have always wondered if that is because my husband and I are both lefties, but all of our children are right-handed. We just don't know how to help them with things like pencil holding!
Because Michael has trouble with things like proper letter formation, I was anxious to go back to the beginning. He reads and comprehends well above grade level, but he hates to write and requests to do most things on the computer. To that end, I thought this app would be a great fit for him. I was right...partly. It turns out that you can't fool an eight year-old into thinking that handwriting practice for five year-olds is tailor made for him. Still, that is not the fault of the app, and Michael did work completely through the app (progressing all the way through three stars (no visual cues on the letter formation and zero tolerance for deviation from the formation) and all letters).
He worked with the app for about 20 minutes a day each day, four days a week. For about two weeks, he didn't mind, but then he started to complain. Because he tended to be sloppy, it took him longer to get through some letters than it probably would a conscientious Kindergartner. My daughter (now 11) would have LOVED this app when she was learning to write at 3. It would have made her desire to write so much easier for her not-quite-coordinated fine muscles to carry out. It is just that my son's problems have more to do with lack of patience and impulsivity than with anything else. Still, I loved the opportunity to have him go through and have proper letter formation emphasized over and over. What I really, really, wish this app had, though, is LOWERCASE letters! Those formations are the ones that really seem to trip Michael up!
Although the Wet-Dry-Try App was not ideal for my son, he is not really the target market for it. He did benefit from it (whether he would admit it or not), and I would not hesitate to buy this app for my Pre-K or K child if I had one. In fact, I just might buy it as a gift for my 3 1/2 year-old niece. I trust the Handwriting Without Tears brand, and this app is 100% worthy of their name.
The Wet-Dry-Try App is available in the App Store for $4.99, and it is worth every penny. Of course, HWT still sells all of its standard handwriting curriculum!
There were plenty of younger kids of the Crew who tried this app and other HWT products, so be sure to click on the banner below to read their reviews!


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PanoramaStudio 3.0
PanoramaStudio is a good panorama creation application out of independent photographs.
The program can generate flat panoramic pictures by stitching together different and related photographs, wide angle panoramas out of different related pictures, as well as 360 degree panoramas. The application automatically blends the selected images enhancing the necessary parameters to build a good output panorama image, by automatically detecting focal length and camera lens to correct and calculate the best resulting panorama picture. The application database includes more than 1000 digital camera data for adjusting all the possible corrections.
The panorama creation process can be obtained automatically or manually after the panorama is made. Filters and 'hotspots' editor are some of the tools included for post-processing the resulting panoramic image, besides automatic exposure, perspective and cropping correction,
The output panorama can be exported in several picture file formats, such as QuickTime, Flash and Java panoramas, etc. and it can be shared by email or uploaded as an Internet file.
The user interface is very intuitive and easy to use. Imported images can be previewed as thumbnails to select the desired pictures to use, and they can be rotated, resized, scaled and cropped to fit the panorama parameters. The perspective correction enables to position the horizon in an arbitrary level. Panoramas can be printed on multiple pages in poster size, exported in several panorama formats or as multilayered image for later professional post-processing.
Review summary
- Very powerful application for panorama creations. Many camera data included for automatic lens corrections
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Looking for information on becoming a new driver?
Whether you are looking to become a driver, or looking for a change of scenery
Taxi or private hire?
Thinking of a career change? But need some information on how you go about becoming a "taxi" driver?
OK, let's clear up a common misconception. A "taxi" driver is a person who is licensed and regulated by a licensing authority to transport persons for money in a licensed taxi. A taxi is a vehicle fitted with a callibrated taximeter, displaying an illuminated TAXI light on the roof of the vehicle. Taxi's can be hailed down in the street, and are able to rank up at designated taxi ranks within their licensed borough. Across our operating area, taxi's are traditionally distinguished as being traditional Hackney's or black cabs, these vehicles usually carry at least of five passengers as well as passengers in wheelchairs.
A private hire driver on the other hand cannot be hailed down in the street, nor can they ply for trade. Private hire drivers are still licensed and regulated by the same licensing authority, however the journeys they undertake must be pre-booked by their operator. Private hire vehicles range from standard four door saloon family cars to eight passenger mini-bus vehicles.
So, what do you want to be? A taxi driver or a private hire driver? The reality is, it's a personal preference, usually made by the preferred vehicle the driver chooses to drive. Despite taxi tariffs being set by the licensing authority and private hire operators setting their own tariffs independently, both are largely comparable.
Not licenced?
Not yet licensed but interested in becoming a taxi or private hire driver?
Becoming a private hire or hackney driver can provide you with a great deal of flexibility, and a profession that is well paid yet can fit in around other commitments. Please consider that although the hours are flexible, this is a career within the service industry and as such the most profitable times to work are during the peak commuter periods and weekend nights.
Pay: As a self-employed driver, you are in it to win it and the pay can be fantastic, especially if you choose to work during the weekends and busier times of the week. As a self-employed driver you will benefit from a quick cash-flow as the majority of fares are paid immediately, so you can have the satisfaction at the end of your shift to be holding your earnings in your hand.
Hours: A good rule of thumb is, 'when would I need to get a taxi?'. As a private hire or hackney driver, you can work when it suits; not when someone else tells you to. You also don't have to ask your boss for overtime, or time off to look after your children or a relative – you are in control of the hours you work. We always recommend working the weekends and key events, but its ultimately up to yourself.
Qualifications: If you have a full and valid UK driving license and have been driving for over 12 months*, there are no qualifications required to start your application. During the application process you will be required to complete a Level 2 BTEC, Safeguarding & Licensing course, medical, DVLA driving assessment and obtained a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure – but we can give you support, guidance and possible funding so contact us 0151 666 8383 for more information.
* It is recommended that in order for drivers to get affordable insurance they are; over 25 years old with a minimum of 3 years driving experience and have no points on their licence, and have had no accidents. Although insurance is available for persons outside of this criteria, it can be prohibitively expensive. As such we would advise all potential candidates to contact an insurance provider.
If this sounds like it could be right for you, or for more information call us now on 0151 666 8383 or click the council below that you wish to be licensed by to find out more details.
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Let's start off with the most interesting points about America:
- Basic
- Starbucks is on every corner.
- What do they wear?
- He wears a t-shirt with some branding of the local garden centre.
- He wears a cap, forward or backwards (actually I quite like this, you may have noticed).
- She wears a yoga 'pants' to every class. And a cap as always. With her starbucks cup in her hand, and the name will be… Alyssa (with a y)?
- What do they eat?
- Food trucks are everywhere. Most students are on meal plans. The diet consists of lots of meat and carbs, and a serious lack of veg. For my first 3 months I put on more fat than I have ever carried before.
- Frozen food, takeaways, bad coffee and caffeine everywhere. Some of them sustain this diet while going to the gym and wonder why they don't see results.
- Starbucks don't give you real mugs
- At one of my first visits to Starbucks, I told the cashier I wanted my coffee to take away. He didn't understand. I proceeded to explain that I wanted to take my coffee and walk out of the front door with the coffee still in my hand. It was to my realisation later on, that Starbucks in the USA do not give you proper ceramic mugs… ever.
- Red lights don't mean red lights
- Cars can turn right on red. Prepare to dodge the cars.
- Are you paying for that with credit or debit?
- You have to tell the machine what kind of card you're using. You never know if you should swipe it or insert it into the machine. You never know if you're going to have to sign or if you're going to have to put in your pin. Get your card stolen and a Spanish man is going to spend $60 on greasy steaks and tacos at the 200 takeaways 100ft down the street, as happened to Daniel Reeve.
- •'The customer is always right' doesn't apply here
- Be prepared for rudeness from most staff.
- Tipping
- Waiters and waitresses in restaurants will earn something like $3/hour and the rest of their wage comes from tips. Even if the service is poor, to not tip would be offensive.
- What really got me was when I was ordering at bars and not tipping, because literally all they did was turn around and pour my drink. If 30 seconds is worth my $2 tip, they may as well be working on Wall Street, sorry, but if your time is that valuable I'd be happy to pour my own drink. Anyhow, due to the disgusted looks I gained in my first couple of weeks, I do now tip barmen/girls.
- Prices on everything
- Look at a price tag and see it costs $10. Get your $10 note and line up to pay. Then they ask you for $12.27 and it's like sorry has there been some major inflation in the last 20 seconds that I should know about?
- Americans don't publish the tax price on the price tags because the taxes constantly change. One month your phone bill is $30, the next its $27 and the next it's $31. There's State tax and City tax.
- Male dress sense
- Lol.
- Guns?
- Chips, fries, crisps… plz help
- The American flag is EVERYWHERE. I actually have my own in my bedroom…
- They say "pre-game" rather than "pre-drink". What game am I about to play?
- Everybody wears caps, even indoors. And now I do too.
- The general reply to "thank you" is "yep" or "mmhmmm".
- The toilets are SO low down omg. And how much water do you need in them?!
- Why is it so hard to get hold of pork sausage? Chicken sausages are everywhere.
- Ask for a pie… you'll get given a full pizza.
- They say "check" not "bill", and "bill" not "note". And no they don't spell it "cheque".
- Gotta withdraw money at your bank's own ATMs, or be charged. Also, drive through ATMs are real.
- Every lecturer is called a "Professor", regardless of if they actually are a legit Professor.
- University National finals and playoffs are aired on ESPN, whereas in England they're uploaded to YouTube on someone's Nokia brick. Oh, and actually they call it "college", even if the uni has "University" in its name.
- Imperial measurements – what a pain.
Buttttt, what is living in Philadelphia like?
Get an Uber in 2 mins. Get someone to deliver your groceries in 30 mins. Get your package order the next day. Grab food and drink to go on every street corner. Philadelphia, and the US in general, live in an on-demand world which makes life ever so much easier. That's the biggest difference I've faced since coming home. Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC, Miami… these are all huge global centres that become within a few hours reach on the East Coast. Hop on a short flight to Dallas, slightly longer to New Orleans or even longer to Las Vegas. The US lifestyle is one of fun and … freedom?!
Returning home, after taking 24 flights in 11 months, spanning 18 time zones, feels very uneventful. You will realise in the states that so much becomes just a short journey away. Every type of climate you could want, every type of scenery, and every type of city. Spending only 12 hours a week in class, I had a lot of freedom to explore Philadelphia and the states.
Never once was I homesick, because ultimately this is the lifestyle I had always wanted to live. Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the US, and the largest city of choice for Study Abroad in the USA from The University of Sheffield. Additionally, the campus is unlike most other college campuses, being in the centre of Philadelphia. With a 3 minute underground ride, you are right in the centre of the city. Therefore, the city becomes your playground and it never ever gets boring.
Philadelphia was once a city of little hope, topping the US murder and homicide charts for years, earning itself the nickname "Killadelphia". Today it is a thriving city of young professionals, often now referred to as the new Brooklyn. It's hip, it's cool, it's young and it's cheap(ish). You get (let's say 3/4) the lifestyle of New York City for a fraction of the price. Oh, and NYC is only 2 hours away anyway. Here's Philly:
I could bore you with the details of what I did, what Philadelphia is like etc etc, but honestly, there is too much to talk about in this one blog post. If you are interested, my travelling companion and main homeboy Dan wrote an awesome blog about most of the stuff we did throughout the year.
Here is a list and photos of the most prominent places I travelled:
(click on the photo to see the names of the places)
Other places seen:
Abingdon, VA; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA, Blue Mountain, Upstate PA; New Hampshire State; Glenn Onoko Falls, Upstate PA; Brooklyn, NY; Long Island, NY.
While we are on it, here's my list of the best places to visit in the states:
- Best State: Vermont – hands down the most beautiful scenery I've seen.
- Best city to visit for vacation: New Orleans – an awesome cross between typical southern USA and central Paris, then chuck a few palm trees on the main roads. Oh and it's also a swamp.
- Best city to live in: Chicago, IL or Philadelphia, PA.
- Best meal: The Bone Fire Smokehouse, Abingdon, VA – best ribs you'll eat, and yes better than Texas.
- Best for partying: Las Vegas (sorry, Miami).
- Best sunset (I LOVE sunsets): Dallas, TX
- Best skyline (I also love skylines): Dallas, TX, again.
Even after travelling so much, you end up trapped in a world of 'Murica. Most Americans don't have passports and I can understand why; you simply don't feel the need to leave this country. On the news, it was barely about events outside of the USA, and so most of the TV covered Trump, Sanders, Clinton, College Basketball and the NFL.
Anyway, enough on my love for America (yes I do now have a large American flag and I do wear baseball caps). What is it like to move to a new country, and then to come home?
Moving away:
Pack your bags up and move your life in a suitcase abroad, and you'll soon realise how simple everything becomes, it's wonderful.
The friends you make are based totally on the person you are right now in your life, and so they will be some of the best friends you ever have. Just as importantly, this time will teach you who are your most valued friends back at home!
The place you move to becomes the main thing that shapes you over the next year, do not underestimate the influence this will have on you.
Moving home:
It's tough. Simply put. There will be a down period where you will miss the weather (remember, this is England we live in), the food, the people and the places. The best thing to do is to do something that will keep you very busy; get a job, go to the gym, meet your close friends.
But anyway, for now I will continue to plod through the English countryside and pretend that I'm as content as I was in the concrete jungle of Philadelphia; but for me, I've always wanted to live in the city (by that I mean a real, big city), and to have only grasped it for a year is not enough – I'll be back!


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But once I returned home, I was commited to making something HEALTHY, SWEET and FAST! And that is when I came up with these awesome little guys!!! :) I had done a similar one in the past: see Hazelnut Fiesta, and knew I had tons of recipes pinned at my Pintrest account, but I didn't remember all the ingredients I had used in the past, and I was in no mood for researching it! There was a clear sense of urgency!
Now if your urgency is greater than mine...feel free to do this:


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Ohio Fishing License Fees
License Fees: Licenses valid March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019.
Order them at the Ohio DNR website: http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/fishing/fishing-regulations/licenses.
|Resident Fishing License: For persons age 16 through 65 who have resided in Ohio for the past six months.
|Resident Reduced-Cost Senior Fishing Fishing License: For persons age 66 and older, born on or after January 1, 1938 who have resided in Ohio for the past six months.
|One-Day Fishing License: For residents and nonresidents, the purchase of a One-Day Fishing Fishing License may be applied as credit toward the purchase of an annual fishing license (minus writing fee). Only one may be applied to the purchase of an annual license.
|Lake Erie Charter One-Day Fishing License: For residents and nonresidents, the license may be purchased in advance of a scheduled charter trip. To validate the license, anglers must sign it and fill in the date at the beginning of each trip. If the trip is postponed, anglers may keep the unvalidated license until they are able to reschedule the trip.
|Annual Nonresident Fishing License
|Three-Day Nonresident Tourist's Fishing License
|Duplicate Fishing License: A fishing license that has been lost, stolen, or destroyed can be reissued from any license vendor or via the internet.
*Free reprints are available in the Ohio Wildlife Licensing System at wildohio.gov.


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Ice Cream lovers always take pictures but can't find the right ice cream instagram captions, so I have solved your problem.
Instagram Captions for Ice Cream
- I ain't no veggie, like my flesh to the bone, alive and licking on your ice cream cone. -Alice Cooper
- I'd rather be at home and eat ice cream than go out and get wasted. -Taylor Swift
- Summer would not be summer without Ice-cream. Ice-cream is the favorite currency of love. -Puck
- Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone. -Jim Fiebig
- I go running when I have to. When the ice cream truck is doing sixty. -Wendy Liebman
- It's fun. When people come in to buy ice cream, they're happy. It's a treat. -Mike Manfredi
- It is like a temptation to eat ice cream instead of something that is better for you. -Pete Sorensen
- Not to like ice cream is to show oneself uninterested in food. -Joseph Epstein
- You can pour melted ice cream on regular ice cream. It's like a sauce! -Chris Pratt
- Ice cream cravings are not to be taken lightly. -Betsy Cañas Garmon
- You did not sell nor wanted to buy me Ice cream. You gave me my most favourite flavour. -Petra Hermans
- So yes, I do want to try and keep things going if I can. I have a few things brewing… And if it doesn't happen, I did buy an ice cream van a while ago. So I always have that to fall back on. -Rupert Grint
- I love sweets, love ice cream. But they were getting in the way. -Chrissy Rainer
- To see a hungry kid eating a bowl of rice like it's ice cream — there's a satisfaction in that, that words can't express. -Ronnie Hepperly
- I can't run for as many ice cream breaks as I used to when I watched for pure enjoyment. -Constance White
- Forget art. Put your trust in ice cream. -Charles Baxter
- I think the serving size of ice cream is when you hear the spoon hit the bottom of the container. -Brian Regan
- Which is very easy. It actually is a little italian dessert. It's like a mousse, kind of like ice cream. -Mignon Waterman
- I guess ice cream is one of those things that are beyond imagination. -L.M. Montgomery
- Ice cream is the perfect buffer, because you can do things in a somewhat lighthearted way. Plus, people have an emotional response to ice cream; it's more than just food. So I think when you combine caring, and eating wonderful food, it's a very powerful combination. -Jerry Greenfield
- Ice cream is exquisite. What a pity it isn't illegal. -Voltaire
- Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos. -Don Kardong
- The only emperor is the emperor of ice cream. -Wallace Stevens
- Life is like an ice-cream cone, you have to lick it one day at a time. -Charles M. Schulz
- Everything was chocolate ice cream and kisses and wind. -Francesca Lia Block
- Now just the thought of eating ice cream puts pounds on me. -David Nail
- Ice cream — the great melter of all resolve. Dr. Idel Dreimer
- A day without ice cream was a day wasted. -Iain Pears
- Everyone knows that ice cream is worth the trouble of being cold. Like all things virtuous, you have to suffer to gain the reward. -Brandon Sanderson
- I always say whoever can figure out how to make ice cream healthy will be a gazillionaire. -Justin Deeley
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Depeche Mode @ USANA Amphitheater 08.23
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DEPECHE MODE REMIXES 81-04 Reprise There are a thousand official and unofficial Depeche Mode remixes floating around in the stratosphere and to try and make a single disc compilation of highlights is a rather daunting task. I know because I've made a few of my own over the years. This official compilation of highlights isn't … read more


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Facebook screwed over most of its users, and people are now waking up to the notion that the social network may not have had their best interests in mind after all. But Facebook's chief technical officer, Mike Schroepfer, assured the Financial Times that the company will now do more to identify the possible downsides of its products before it rolls them out.
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"We have changed our approach and are being much more diligent about trying to understand upfront all the misuse and bad uses cases," Schroepfer told FT yesterday. Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg also doubled down on the company's commitment to protecting its users, noting that it will invest more in safety and security measures. "We underinvested and I take responsibility for that," she told FT.
It is not entirely clear what changes Schroepfer meant, and we have reached out to Facebook for more context on what it plans to do differently ahead of future product launches. We had not heard back at time of writing.
Schroepfer's comments that it would now better identify possible threats speaks volumes to an ethos widely held in Silicon Valley - to "move fast and break things," as was Facebook's motto, a sentiment that arguably got us all into this mess in the first place.
In response to a tweet from the New York Times' Mike Isaac, Facebook's VP of consumer hardware, Andrew "Boz" Bosworth, clarified that the company has "been doing threat modelling for all our products before launch for a while but have developed a more rigorous/formal approach." Boz gained notoriety last month after the leak of a 2016 internal memo of his in which he reasoned that death and terrorism were acceptable consequences to site growth. Boz has since said that he didn't agree with his own memo as he was writing it and that it was a misguided provocation.
It is inarguably a good thing that Facebook is apparently taking future threats to its users more seriously, and premeditatively. If only the 14-year-old company had realised it without having first enabled massive invasions of privacy on billions of people.


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Just like our grown up smoothies, but with recipes specially selected for small people.
A naturally delicious way to get a portion of fruit and veg into your little ones.
New juice for little people. 100% tropical and apple juice with no bits. Great for lunchboxes.


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It has been nearly two years since it was announced that X-Men: First Class co-writer Zack Stentz had been hired to write a Booster Gold film for Warner Bros. and DC Films. The movie, which was meant to serve as the directorial debut of DCTV super producer Greg Berlanti, was expected to replace the previously announced Booster Gold/Blue Beetle film. Unfortunately, movement on the project has been essentially nonexistent since, although according to Berlanti the project is still very much in development.
RELATED: Greg Berlanti Confirms "Booster Gold" Movie, May Direct
While promoting his directorial debut, Love, Simon, Berlanti spoke to the folks at The Wrap about the Booster Gold project and why we haven't heard anything since the initial announcement. According to the creative, Booster Gold is still very much in development at the studio.
"I wrote a draft, they're trying to figure out both the distance that we still have to travel and how we want to execute it," he explained. He also said that they're currently trying to figure out how the film fits in with the greater DC Extended Universe. Despite previously saying the film will exist outside of the main DC Universe, it appears as though plans have changed and the film will now exist in DCEU continuity.
As to whether or not he still intends on directing the project, Berlanti says he's willing to do so but that it's ultimately up to the studio to decide.
"If the studio is excited — it's obviously their determination. We finished all the work we need to do on the draft, I would love to do something in that space. I'm still a little clueless on how movies come together. I show up to work every day and make the work as good as I can but then they call me and say, 'We're making it!'"
Prior to his involvement with the film, Berlanti had attempted to bring Booster Gold to life on the small screen. The series was previously in development at Syfy, with Berlanti on board as an executive producer alongside former Supergirl and Arrow producer Andrew Kreisberg. That project never made it past the pilot stage, however.
RELATED: Booster Gold Film Will Be 'Separate' from DC Films Universe
Created by Dan Jurgens for his self-titled series, Booster Gold went on to gain widespread recognition as a member of the Justice League and Justice League International, before going on to appear in Jurgens' "Death of Superman" storyline. Booster has made one previous live-action appearance, portrayed by actor Eric Martsolf on Smallville.


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"Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day, while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that leads us to either fortune or failure." – Jim Rohn
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Ordnance Society will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday 13th June 2015 at The 'FIREPOWER' Museum, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, LONDON, SE18 6ST, UK.
The Agenda, Financial Report for 2014-2015 and the Minutes of the 2014 AGM are now available on the ORDNANCE SOCIETY EVENTS page. There is also an attendance slip for return to the Secretary, Dr Doug McElvogue.


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Rivers, lakes and the Adriatic. Great fishing possibilities! Hot spots, fish species and different fishing techniques. Enjoy nature and release these beautiful creatures.
On this blog you will find information about catching fish here and details on numerous fishing spots in Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia and other countries in this region.
Come here for a holidays and bring your fishing rod! Tight lines! We support Catch & Release approach!
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Monday, August 28, 2017
Fly Fishing for brown trout - River Gacka, Croatia
I would say this is a first representative fly fishing movie made in Croatia. Young and talented photograph Luka Simunjak, trying out his talent in video production. Subscribe to his Youtube channel, we can expect great stuff from him in the future.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Duo Cambiospin Giveaway
Without hesitation I can say that I like this spinnerbait so much!It is light, can go trough the fields of water lilies and the most important, what make it different from the others - it is made of soft wire what gives a lot of advantages. And yes, fish love it. Try it on your lakes and go for some bass of pike ;)
Soft wire, tear-shaped eye hole, uniquely shaped blade...just few of the features that commence #spinnerbaitrevolution. And it`s time to join the revolution in the most fun way possible - via a giveaway.
Eight winners (5 from Facebook, 3 from Instagram) will receive an exclusive bundle of DUO's new lures and apparel along with some additional goodies.
The rules are simple:
1.) Like the post and the page
2.) Share it on your wall with the hashtag #spinnerbaitrevolution
Winners will be chosen at random and announced on August 28th. Good luck everyone!
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FishingInCroatia contribution in Scale magazine.
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Abstract: In the morning, we have to get up earlier to beat the traffic or we will be beset by the traffic jam. A serious traffic jam might help up the traffic for a long time. Worse, the long-time work leads to our health-state deteriorates. The advent of Ideawheel electric cross bike resolves the issue.
Sometimes, one is held up by a traffic congestion caused by a car accident. He was supposed to wait for the traffic to be smooth so that he was late for work finally. Riding Ideawheel electric assist bike, the rider can drive it on the pavement. That means he does not need scoot about on the automotive road. He is naturally to avoid the traffic jam.
Besides, Ideawheel Folding Bike is also good for health with multiple ride modes. It is equal to work out when the rider steers it in man-powered mode. In the course of the ride, the user can breathe the fresh air and build up his body. It not only serves as the personal transport but also can be used as a work-out device. Ideawheel Folding Bike is a blessing to the rider and at the same time a friend who keeps him company. With it, the life will turn around. Also, Ideawheel electric cross bike combines both the motor power and man power to go forward, also known as the moped mode, which produces no emission into the air during the ride. Therefore, it contributes to the environment. From the perspective of environment, it is a blessing to the city dwellers.
Ideawheel Electric Bike has other considerate designs. In order to save more space, Ideawheel installs electric folding bike a foldable frame. Folding its frame by pressing one button, the user can put it into the car trunk. In addition, it has a trip computer on the handle and the data will be displayed on it and one can read them easily.
Ideawheel Z5 2-wheeled electric scooter enjoys many advantages, like humanized riding mode, unlimited range and wide applications. Speaking of the application, Z5 successfully promotes the fast development of designated driving business.
Ideawheel has achieved great success in intelligent travel field and its electric scooter is one of typical cases. It makes congested city travels easy and enjoyable.
Ideawheel enjoys mature technique in this field and Ideawheel R5 electric assist bicycle is a good example. The following will explain its travel idea in details.


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Unions Maintain Salary Adjustments Are Not From Petrocaribe Funds
In early June, the government announced that teachers and public officers will be receiving a whopping eight percent increase as a salary adjustment. Some, but not all public officers, are also benefitting from the annual increment of approximately two percent as agreed to in the Collective Bargaining Agreement by the Joint Negotiating Team and G.O.B. The adjustment came into effect on July first, and according to the government it amounts to seventy-two million plus dollars. Today, presidents from the Public Service Union, the Association of Public Service Senior Managers and the Belize National Teachers Union, clarified that the monies are drawn from the recurring revenue and not from the Petrocaribe funds.
Sharon Frazer, President, A.P.S.S.M.
"There seem to be some misconception that maybe it is coming from the Petrocaribe Fund. That is not where it is coming from. In fact, we have been fighting long and hard, putting in hours because by agreement our salary adjustment actually comes from the increase in revenue. We entered into agreement with government that where revenue increased one year over the next, the increase is actually split in half and it is that half that ultimately works out to the percentage that public officers and teachers get. So that is where we want to start from the get-go. There have been ads out and people are of the view that, "Oh, so weh dehn di complain for? The money is coming from Petrocaribe." It is not coming from there."
William Neal, Host, OYE
"Why is that such a critical issue?"
Sharon Frazer
"For one, because the conversation has been flogged so many times that the Petrocaribe Fund is sourced from a loan and you can't pay salary out of a loan. So it is important for persons to understand that and we need to let people know that a lot of things have been said. So it was important for us to come to the media to speak about the adjustment in addition to get an opportunity to thank public officers and teachers who are working very hard and particularly the revenue collectors, the public officers who are in those departments, because without them, this eight percent we could not get."


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26 - 29 September 2019
What is
Swiss AcroFest?
AcroFest was born to create an unforgettable and transformative experience of acrobatics, therapeutics, mindfulness and community. Integrating many different styles and disciplines, we play, learn and come together for four days in a stunning location in the Swiss Alps.
What we offer:
Find YOUR way through the schedule - at each slot time there will be different workshops and levels to choose from...
Teachers 2019:
Cate Spinnler, Christophe Lincoln, Daniel Marty, Daniela Lopes, Evangelia Mosiou, Gregroy Lefevre, John Karvelis, Katharina Bauer, Laura Vogel, Leila Kaufmann, Marine Bidet, Matthias Bleiche, Monika Kolb, Niko Douwes, Pauline Ezel, Salvatore Daniele, Stefane Poitel, Sylvie Fröhlicher, Thomas Arta
Our beautiful location...
...is the village of Schönreid, Berner Oberland. Accommodation and meals are in Ferienheim Fraubrunnen. Some workshops will be held here but our main training space is a beautiful wooden framed sports hall, 5 minutes walk down the hill.
Tickets and pricing...
Children's tickets:
Children under 4 are FREE (no bed provided)
Children 4 - 15 pay 50% of adult price and receive a bed
Before 1. September 2018: 50% refund. After 1. September 2018: no refund, but you can give or sell your ticket to someone else and let us know about the name change.


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"It's not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line." – Ashleigh Brillant
Resistance to lean at all levels of an organization often comes from tribal knowledge and experiences accumulated under decades of traditional leadership. This is why creating a lean culture can be so difficult and time consuming – you are teaching behavior that is radically different from the norm. Understanding the difference between the two leadership philosophies can help you recognize the roots of resistance and craft a strategy to overcome it.
Observation and communication are the foundation of the tactical infrastructure of lean. Everyone must be trained to observe process to look for waste, and then find the root cause of waste by asking questions: Do we know who the customer is, what they expect, and are those expectations visible? Is there standard work in place for critical processes? Is the current status of the process visual for all to see? Is there a process for gaps between plan and actual to be identified?
Your job isn't only to teach how to do; you must also teach how to think. Team members have been encouraged to get things done without stopping to think about what they are doing or why they are doing it. The lean enterprise is different. The core lean activities cycle is composed mostly thinking/learning/sharing.
Lean Leadership – Be Tough on Process and Talk to People about Their Work
When you discover a problem, start talking to team members about their work (the process). Ask why and not who. If a team or organization is not providing good quality to the customer, it's because the process is not providing good quality to the customer. This is perhaps the most striking difference between the two leadership styles, and hence is often the concept traditional leaders find hardest to accept.
By making problems visible and people accountable, lean leadership makes blaming a pointless practice. The facts are there for all to see. Furthermore, by focusing on process failure instead of people failure, you take responsibility for that failure because it's a leader's job to make sure effective processes are in place and standard work is being followed.
Lean Leadership – Give Credit for Good Work to the People Doing Work
In a lean organization, team members own their work, not managers or executives. So when a team improves their work so that it aligns more closely with organizational purpose and the customer defined value proposition, give the glory to the members of the team. Your reward comes from quietly shining at the back of the room while they take bow.
Lean Leadership – Be Humble, but Confident; Fair, but Diligent
Learning starts with identifying what you don't know, it's okay to say you don't understand something or lack an answer to a question. This can be devastating for a traditional leader. On the flip side, it can be devastating for a lean leader to say he understands something when he doesn't know the full story.
Humility in leadership is discourages in a traditional management structure; but in a lean organization, humility is essential. You alone can't solve the problem. You need the knowledge that resides within other people, and to elicit that knowledge and the performance needed to fix problems, you must show respect to those doing the work.
At the same time, be confident and diligent as you set high standards and expectations. This also demonstrates respect for people and feeds the never-ending quest to reduce waste: As more and more wasteful work is removed, value-creating work expands, so lean process improvement – through improvement events, standard work, PDCA – spreads throughout the organization.
Sign your team up for LeanCor's "Lean Leadership: Building the Lean Culture" online leadership training classes and learn more!
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