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BustArt is a Swiss street artist. His technical focus lays on freehand work sometimes supported by stencils. As BustArt started his artistic career, there were no commercial aspects of the art as it is today. Likewise, urban art did happen exclusively on the streets while contract works as well as exhibitions of this art form were largely untapped. Since the beginning, the prior motivation was to paint for the people. Sharing inspiration with everybody is the main aim of his art. BustArt will always be faithful to this maxim.
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Sam Gibbons – Various Paintings
Sam Gibbons is a Baltimore based fine artist who received a BFA at Kent State University and MFA at Hunter College in New York who creates brilliant painting and installation work. With a strong inspiration in pop art and cartoon images, Gibbons' intricate and detailed aesthetic is juxtaposed beautifully with often soft colour palettes.
Speedy Graphito – 3D Comic Book Paintings
A precursor to the avant-garde and recognized as one of the pioneers of the French "Street Art" movement (Urban Contemporary Art), today Speedy Graphito is internationally one of the major figures of his generation.
Since the early 80s, just after the free-figuration movement, the collective memory and walls of Paris were permeated with the coloring and snappy graphics of Speedy Graphito's "Style Graphito."
SG Product of Art.
Prolific and inventive, SG uses all forms of expression – painting, sculpture, installation, video and photography – to create through his work and through the ages a universal language that will infuse the cultural landscape.
Matt Bilfield – Dowel Sculpture Installations
Matt Bilfield is a fine artist who creates incredible painting installation which comprise of thousands of dowels that are individually painted and installation on board to give the illusion of imagery. His pop art influenced works range from Lichtenstein-esque portraiture to comic-book inspired typography. Here's what the artist says about his work:
"Being somewhat of a neat freak and minimalist who thrives on order and pragmatism, I'm drawn to specific outlets to express my inner visions. Naturally, graphic design fit the bill when it came to career selection.
In the framework of the television graphics I create, I noticed it was always the image that constantly changes as the viewer watches, inactively. In conceptualizing a series of artwork, I wanted to create pieces where the vantage point dictates the image and abundance of color, in turn activating the viewer. Where the television screen has the screen framework as its boundary, I wanted to extend that boundary to the dimensions of the room itself. My idea was that everyone viewing the art gets his or her own unique perspective."
Deih XLF – New Mural in Berlin, Germany
Mural artist Deih XLF recently made his way out to Germany where he painted a new piece for the people over at Urban Nation Berlin. The Spanish muralist's new piece is entitled "Don't Wake the Dreamer" and features his signature comic book inspired graphic style.
Travis Lampe – Various Illustration
Travis Lampe grew up in a small town in Kansas. After earning a degree in Graphic Design, he took a job in advertising as an art director in Chicago. While making ads for breakfast cereals and well known purveyors of inexpensive furniture over a period of several years, he secretly began "developing his illustration style," which is not the same thing as "procrastinating." Finally, when he felt the world was ready, he began his slow explosion onto the art and illustration scene, as it were. He currently lives and works in Chicago.
Meggs x PangeaSeed – World Oceans Day Print Release
In honor of World Oceans Day (June 8), PangeaSeed, in collaboration with special guest artist, Meggs, are pleased to release a special limited edition as part of the Tales from the Deep: Stories, Myths and Monsters print suite.
Proceeds raised through the sale of this print support PangeaSeed's ongoing effort to help save our seas through ARTivism. More details after the jump!


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St. Norbert Finishes Second at Wisconsin Private College Invitational
From Sports Information Director, October 15, 2011 | Women's Cross Country
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LA CROSSE - St. Norbert College finished as the runner-up at the Wisconsin Private College Invitational hosted by Viterbo University at Pettibone Park.
The Green Knights finished with 73 points to finish well behind champion Viterbo's 30 points. Bea Foley of Viterbo won the 6,000-meter race in a time of 22 minutes 41 seconds. A total of 91 runners competed.
Elvia Martinez led St. Norbert with a sixth-place overall finish, posting a time of 24:47. Lauren James finished seventh in 24:56. Sara Hasenjager was 15th with a time of 25:45, while Steph Hietpas was 22nd in 26:34. Meghan Valentine finished 23rd overall to complete St. Norbert's scoring with a time of 26:47.
The Green Knights also sent a team to the UW-Oshkosh Brooks Invitational hosted at Lake Breeze Golf Course in Winneconne. St. Norbert finished 20th out of 43 teams with a score of 541 points. Washington University won the meet with 61 points. A total of 395 runners competed.
Amanda Whipple finished 61st in a time of 23:11, while Mackenzie Weber was 87th in 23:30. Kelsey Timm finished 118th overall in 23:49, while Emily Erickson was 150th in 24:07. Emily Schudrowitz was St. Norbert's fifth runner with a time of 24:13 to finish 164th.

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Why do startups fail? There is remarkably little research on this topic, and none that rises to the level of being statistically reliable. The featured graphic above is drawn from a post-mortem analysis by CB Insights. At the time the graphic was first published they had analyzed 101 companies that failed. As of this writing the total is 232 startups.
In this case they are using the term "startup" common in Silicon Valley and other tech hubs. These are young companies that have large aspirations and often require equity financing in order to achieve their grand ambitions. This is important because it's reasonable to think that the vast majority of companies that fail, might do so for a different set of reasons, or at least a different ordering of reasons. Startups in the Silicon Valley meaning make up less than 5% of all companies in the US.
Here is another list.
The visualization above is sourced, as you can see in the lower right, from an essay by Paul Graham. It dates to 2005 but there's no reason to think the causes of failure have changed dramatically.
Below is a third graph that purports to show statistically the reasons why startups fail.
According to the site on the graphic,
This report is based upon thoroughly research on the Internet searching for Startup mistakes.
Why Startups Fail: Why It Matters
Whether or not any of these are statistically valid, they should prompt you to think: which of these reasons might apply to my company? Addressing these risks of failure will be helpful in ensuring you don't end up on the wrong side of this statistic: only 50% of companies in the US make it past their fifth birthday.
Sorry for the poor graphic quality, but this astonishing chart shows that the survival rate of businesses is pretty much independent of the year they started.
That's why it's important to know why startups fail. Closing your doors is the statistically typical fate of the majority of companies in their first 10 years of existence. If you avoid failure for typical reasons, you will dramatically increase your chance of survival, and success!


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White Extra is a professional quality Sugarpaste for covering cakes of all kinds. The Extra range of sugarpaste has been manufactured to be extra firm and extra elastic. This allows it to perform better in warmer more humid climates.
Also known as Fondant Icing and Ready-to-roll icing it is smooth and rolls out well. You are advised to knead the paste through thoroughly to prevent cracking and to give a great finish.
Instructions and Tips for UseFor an excellent modelling paste for figure modelling try mixing half and half with Squires kitchen SFP.
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TIPS – "Travel In Peace and Safety"
If we have learned nothing since the mythical fight of Iccurus, we could not be here today on the edge of technology looking at future commercial flights into space. Where once aviation was considered the deadliest form of transportation, it is now, and has been for a long time, the safest due to the pioneers that dedicated their lives so that we can enjoy the thrills and excitement of traveling. The only thing stopping us as passengers from reaping the benefits is our lack of understanding and willingness to accept the safety culture that is innately woven into the aerospace community.
From my first day of flight training in 1978, I was made aware of this safety culture by my flight instructor as he handed me the aircraft check list, looked me straight in the eye and said "This check list was written in pilots blood, learn it by heart and it will save your life one day". He was absolutely right. Years later I experienced an in-flight engine failure that resulted in an emergency landing. While I was able to walk away from the accident unscathed, the aircraft did not. I owe a lot to the instructors and teachers that gave me the tools and experiences that have made me a passionate passenger safety advocate. I pass on to you the knowledge that has come from years of learning and participating in international safety conferences, accident investigations and one-on-one discussions with leading aviation safety experts.
Always travel in Peace and Safety, Richard Chan.
Make Your Safe Trip Even Safer
When you fly on the commercial airlines of the United States, you are flying on the safest, most efficient form of transportation. When the rare accident does occur, more and more people survive due to advances in aircraft technology.
Aviation manufactures, air carriers, and the Federal Aviation Administration are proud of their contributions to aviation's impressive safety record. You, the air traveler, play a very important role in aviation travel today. You can take responsibility for your own safety.
· Keep Your Seat Belt Fastened
· Listen To The Safety Briefing And Your Flight Attendants
· Wear Sensible Clothing
· Obey Carry-On Baggage Restrictions
TIPS. Be responsible for your safety and make your trip even safer.
Fasten Your Seat Belt
Of all the safety features aboard the aircraft, one of the most important is right at your fingertips. Your Seat Belt. In a recent study, nearly 300 turbulence-related serious injuries to passengers were reported over a 10-year period. None of the injured had their seat belts fastened. To prevent turbulence injuries, TIPS travelers should always:
· Keep their seat belt fastened at all times.
· Make sure their seat belt is secure snuggly and low across the hips. This will prevent you from "submarineing" under the seat belts if there was a sudden impact.
· Turbulence is hard to predict and is the #1 cause of in-flight injuries.
Listen To the Safety Briefing
TIPS travelers always listen to the safety briefing because they know that every aircraft could be different. The following are some tips to ensure that you are familiar with the aircraft you are on:
· Take the passenger safety card out of the seat pocket and follow along while you listen to the safety briefing. Always take a moment to review the card before subsequent take-offs and landings.
· One of the best things you can do to be prepared is to mentally plan the actions you would need to take in an emergency. As part of this plan, count seat rows between you and at least two exits (usually in front and behind you). Be familiar with all exits, their location and operation.
· If you have any questions about the safety procedures, or the information is not clear, ask the flight attendant. Flight attendants are safety professionals: they are trained in the safety procedures of the aircraft (they are there to save your a_ _, not kiss it).
Wear Sensible Clothing
For ease of movement and protection in the unlikely event of an onboard incidence, TIPS travelers should follow these guidelines:
· Wear clothes made of natural fabrics such as cotton, wool, denim and leather. They offer the best protection. Synthetics (such as nylon and rayon) will melt when they are heated.
· Wear clothing that allows freedom of movement. Avoid restrictive clothing. Cabin pressurization causes nitrogen to expand in our bodies which can cause bloating. Loose fitting or expandable clothes will aid in your comfort during a long flight.
· Wear low-heeled shoes made of leather or canvas. (Shoes with laces or straps are recommended. Avoid sandals and rubber soled shoes).
· If you take your shoes off, put them on before each takeoff and each landing.
· Arms and legs should be as fully covered. (Long sleeves shirts and pants are recommended).
Obey Carry-On Baggage Restrictions
TIPS travelers should be aware of what they bring on board. Check with the TSA or your carrier for up to date information.
Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1
TSA and our security partners conducted extensive explosives testing since August 10, 2006 and determined that liquids, aerosols and gels, in limited quantities, are safe to bring aboard an aircraft. The one bag limit per traveler limits the total amount each traveler can bring. Consolidating the bottles into one bag and X-raying them separately from the carry-on bag enables security officers to quickly clear the items.
3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.
· Most airlines restrict carry-on baggage to two pieces per person. Carry-on bags must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Place heavier items under the seat in front.
· Carry-on items could become flying projectiles during turbulence. Heavy items and baggage with sharp corners can be hazardous.
· Care should be taken while opening the overhead bins.
· Carry-on items should include medications, valuables and personal comfort items.
· During an emergency, retrieval of carry-on items may impede you and other passengers from evacuating the aircraft.
· Some hazardous materials are restricted. They can be dangerous if carried (or checked) on an aircraft. Following is a partial list of common articles from the home, workplace, or garage, which, because of their physical or chemical properties, can pose a danger when, transported.
· Mace, tear gas, and other irritants
· Aerosols containing flammable material (hair spray, deodorant, repellents)
· Loaded firearms
· Loose ammunition
· Propane, butane cylinders or refills, and lighter refills
· Wet-type batteries, e.g. as used in cars
· Fireworks and flares
· Safety or "strike-anywhere matches (in checked baggage)
· Paint and paint-related material (thinners and cleaners)
· Corrosive (acids), poisonous, infectious, and radioactive materials
The above list is not all inclusive. There are certain exceptions for personal care, medical needs, and equipment to support physically challenged passengers. There are also provisions for sporting equipment. When in doubt, check with your airline.
Safety TIPS for the TIPS Passenger.
Alcohol and soda consumption
· Alcohol has twice the effect at altitude as it does at sea level.
· Alcohol will dehydrate your body.
· Gas molecules from carbonized drinks will expand under pressure. This can cause discomfort.
Child Safety Seat
· Check with airline for policy on use before arriving at the airport.
· Check to see if your child safety seat is FAA approved.
· For the safety of your child, TIPS recommends that your child be securely fastened in their own airline seat.
Decompression – In the unlikelihood the aircraft experiences decompression, oxygen masks will fall in front of you.
· Pull oxygen mask toward you to start the oxygen flow.
· Put your own oxygen mask on as quickly as possible. Hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) can take effect quickly.
· Then help children and others with their masks.
· To minimize facial burns, avoid using oil based skin products.
Exit Row Seating
· Listen to the safety briefing and /or read passenger safety card. Be aware that the over-wing exit could weigh as much as 65 lbs.
· You must be physically capable and willing to perform emergency actions. If not, request another seat – other passengers are counting on your ability to operate the exit in case of an emergency.
· Before operating the door, listen for the flight attendant instructions. Look outside the aircraft to make sure it is safe to evacuate before removing the exit.
· You must know your responsibilities in the unlikely event of an emergency.
· Ask questions if instructions are not clear.
Flotation Devices / Life vests
· Know where they are and how to use them.
· Life vests (under seat, if available), life rafts, seat cushions and evacuations slides can be used as flotation devices.
Evacuating the Aircraft
· Follow the instructions of crew members.
· Stay calm and proceed quickly to the nearest available exit.
· Leave all your possessions behind. Every 30 seconds that you are blocking the aisle retrieving your belongings, a fellow passenger could have evacuated.
Evacuating by slides
· Remove high-heeled shoes as they can pierce and damage the slide.
· Jump feet first into the center of the slide. Do not sit down to slide.
· Place arms across chest, elbows in, and legs and feet together.
Once outside the Aircraft
· Move away from the aircraft, fire or smoke.
· If possible, help those requiring assistance.
· Remain alert for emergency vehicles.
· Never go back into an evacuated aircraft.
Fire and Smoke – Inflight
· Use wet paper towel or handkerchief over nose and mouth.
· Move away from source of fire and smoke.
Fire and Smoke – Ground
· Leave all your possessions behind
· Stay low – Do not crawl, you don't want to be a floor mat to the person behind you.
· Proceed by your predetermined count of seat rows to the exit(s).
· Follow floor proximity lighting to an exit.
· Exit and move away from the aircraft as soon as possible.
Symptoms of travelling
Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a health condition that can occur when people sit for long periods without moving. Blood in the legs can clot and with the lack of mobility. Combine that with the dry atmosphere in the cabin and the consumption of alcohol can result in the clots breaking off and migrating to the lung, causing pulmonary embolism that can result in death. Those in greatest risk are people with cardiovascular disease, cancer and blood disorders and those recovering from recent surgery. DVT can effect anyone and usually shows up within a couple of weeks after the flight. Symptoms include leg cramps, swelling or redness in a calf, shortness of breath and chest pain.
To prevent DVT from happening, hydrate yourself by drinking lots of water and stay away from caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Wear loose clothing to avoid constricting blood vessels. While in your seat you can exercise by doing foot presses where you move your feet up and down and in circles (make sure you are not bumping the seat in front of you and disturbing your fellow passengers). Wearing compression stockings will help increase blood circulation from the legs to the heart. Consult with your doctor before taking medicine or homeopathic remedies to prevent DVT.
More information can be found at www.preventdvt.org
Some of the best information on this topic has come from Qantas Airlines that offers:
Your Health Inflight
At Qantas we care about your comfort and safety. We have included the following information about your health inflight that we hope you will find helpful and useful.
When you are flying you can be seated and inactive for long periods of time. The environment can be low in humidity and pressurised up to an altitude of 2440 metres (8005 ft.) above sea level. Unlike other forms of transportation, air travel allows for rapid movement across many time zones, causing a disruption to the body's "biological clock".
Although these unique factors do not pose a health or safety threat to most customers, there are guidelines you can follow that will improve your comfort level during and after a flight.
We hope the following recommendations will help you have a more pleasant flight today and in the future.
Cabin Humidity/Dehydration
Humidity levels of less than 25 percent are common in the cabin. This is due to the extremely low humidity levels of the outside air supplied to the cabin. The low humidity can cause drying of the nose, throat and eyes and it can irritate contact lens wearers.
We recommend that you:
- Drink water and juices frequently during your flight.
- Drink coffee, tea and alcohol in moderation. These drinks act as diuretics, increasing the body's dehydration.
- Remove contact lenses and wear glasses if your eyes are irritated.
- Use a skin moisturiser to refresh the skin.
Eating and Drinking
Proper eating and drinking will enhance your comfort both during and after your flight.
We recommend that you:
- Avoid over-eating just prior to and during the flight. It is difficult to digest too much food when the body is inactive.
- Drink coffee, tea and alcohol in moderation. These drinks act as diuretics, increasing the body's dehydration.
Blood Circulation/Muscle Relaxation
When you're sitting upright in a stationary position for a long period of time, several things can happen:
- The central blood vessels in your legs can be compressed, making it more difficult for the blood to get back to your heart.
- The long inactivity of your body muscles in this position can result in muscle tension, backaches, or a feeling of excessive fatigue during, or even after your flight.
- A stationary position inhibits the normal body mechanism for returning fluid to the heart, and gravity can cause the fluid to collect in your feet. This results in swollen feet after a long flight.
- Some studies have concluded that prolonged immobility may be a risk factor in the formation of blood clots in the legs (DVT – deep vein thrombosis). Particular medications and medical conditions may increase the risk of formation of blood clots if associated with prolonged immobility.
Medical research indicates that factors which may give you an increased risk of blood clots in the legs include:
- personal or family history of DVT
- recent surgery or injury, especially to lower limbs or abdomen
- blood disorders leading to increased clotting tendency
- immobilisation for a day or more
- increasing age above 40 years
- oestrogen hormone therapy, including oral contraceptives
- pregnancy
- tobacco smoking
- former or current malignant disease
- obesity
- dehydration
- heart failure
- varicose veins
- If you fall into one of these categories or you have any concerns about your health and flying, Qantas recommends you seek medical advice before travelling.
- While inflight, move your legs and feet for three to four minutes per hour while seated and move about the cabin occasionally.
- Here is an inflight workout that you may like to try when flying with us:
Inflight Workout
These exercises are designed to encourage a safe way to enjoy movement and stretch certain muscle groups that can become stiff as a result of long periods of sitting. They may be effective at increasing the body's blood circulation and massaging the muscles.
We recommend you do these exercises for three or four minutes every hour and occasionally get out of your seat and walk down the aisles.
Each exercise should be done with minimal disturbance to other passengers. None of the following exercises should be performed if they cause pain or cannot be done with ease.
Ankle Circles Lift feet off the floor. Draw a circle with the toes, simultaneously moving one foot clockwise and the other foot counterclockwise. Reverse circles. Do each direction for 15 seconds. Repeat if desired.
Foot Pumps Foot motion is in three stages
- Start with both heels on the floor and point feet upward as high as you can
- Put both feet flat on the floor
- Lift heels high, keeping balls of feet on the floor.
Continue these three stages with continuous motion in 30-second intervals.
Knee Lifts Lift leg with knee bent while contracting your thigh muscle. Alternate legs. Repeat 20-30 times for each leg.
Neck Roll With shoulders relaxed, drop ear to shoulder and gently roll neck forward and back, holding each position about five seconds. Repeat five times.
Knee To Chest Bend forward slightly. Clasp hands around the left knee and hug it to your chest. Hold stretch for 15 seconds. Keeping hands around the knee, slowly let it down. Alternate legs. Repeat 10 times.
Forward Flex With both feet on the floor and stomach held in, slowly bend forward and walk your hands down the front of your legs toward your ankles. Hold stretch for 15 seconds and slowly sit back.
Shoulder Roll Hunch shoulders forward, then upward, then backward, then downward, using a gentle circular motion.
Cabin Pressurization
It is necessary to pressurize the outside air drawn into the cabin to a sufficient density for your comfort and health. Cabins are pressurized to a maximum cabin altitude of 2440 metres. It is the same air pressure as if you were at an elevation of 2440 metres above sea level.
The cabin pressure and normal rates of change in cabin pressure during climb and descent do not pose a problem for most customers. However, if you suffer from upper respiratory or sinus infections, obstructive pulmonary diseases, anemia's or certain cardiovascular conditions, you could experience discomfort.
Children and infants might experience some discomfort because of pressure changes during climb and descent.
If you are suffering from nasal congestion or allergies, use nasal sprays, decongestants and antihistamines 30 minutes prior to descent to help open up your ear and sinus passages.
If you have a cold, flu or hay fever, your sinuses could be impaired. Swollen membranes in your nose could block your Eustachian tubes – the tiny channels between your nasal passages and your middle ear chamber. This can cause discomfort during changes in cabin pressure, particularly during descent.
- If you have a pre-existing medical condition that warrants supplemental oxygen, you can order from us. Please give at least seven days' notice before travelling.
- To "clear" your ears, try swallowing and/or yawning. These actions help open your Eustachian tubes, equalizing pressure between your middle ear chamber and your throat.
- When flying with an infant, feed or give your baby a dummy (pacifier) during descent. Sucking and swallowing will help infants equalize the pressure in their ears.
Jet Lag
The main cause of jet lag is travelling to a different time zone without giving the body a chance to adjust to new night-day cycles. In general, the more time zones you cross during your flight, the more your biological clock is disturbed. The common symptoms are sleeplessness, tiredness, loss of appetite or appetite at odd hours.
To try to minimize the effects of jet lag, we recommend that you:
- Get a good night's rest before your flight.
- If possible, give yourself a day or two to adjust to the new time zone after arrival
- Fly direct to minimize flight time, when possible. This allows you to relax more upon arrival.
- Try some light exercise, go for a brisk walk, or do some reading, if you can't sleep after arrival at your destination. It generally takes the body's biological clock approximately one day to adjust per time zone crossed.
Motion Sickness
This ailment is caused by a conflict between the body's sense of vision and its sense of equilibrium. Air turbulence increases its likelihood because it can cause movement of the fluid in the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear. If you have good visual cues (keeping your eyes fixed on a non-moving object), motion sickness is less likely to occur.
- When the weather is clear and you can see the ground, sea or horizon, you are less susceptible to motion sickness.
You can buy over the counter medications but we recommend that you consult your doctor about the appropriate medications.
From your friends at Aero Mock-Ups, we hope that wherever your journey takes you, that you will always Travel In Peace and Safety and be a safe TIPS Passenger.


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Just as I was getting excited about reports that construction work and jobs showing improvement so early into December, a huge gain upon even the optimistic November numbers, a good friend of mine in Washington, who once apprenticed under the same NYC electrician as me, forwarded me a small article. The article, published in the Washington Post, reports on a study that finds two-fifths of graduating high school students unprepared for both college and the workforce, or even work training. Research for the study was done at John Hopkins and the University of Arizona and the results, originally published last year while the study was still going on, are very interesting to say the least.
I am reminded of a scene from the first season of Treme, HBO's luminous New-Orleans-set drama, in which an older man, a handyman by trade, boasts that he can build an entire home to a young hood who has attempted to rob him. It speaks to a truth that might have gotten glossed over in the age of self-confidence: Always know a trade. Indeed, to be totally clear, know something that no one can short-change. A NYC plumber has stores of knowledge that are practical and of constant use, and therefore will always be needed. I think of myself as a good writer but that can't be proven, necessarily; it's only believed to be true because enough people have reacted positively to the way I write.
This isn't to say that writing and other artistic endeavors are pointless. On the contrary, a temperament inclined towards artistry makes one humble, curious and forever more interesting in comparison to those who find such endeavors "pretentious" or, worse yet, "useless." But as I told my young cousin only a few months ago, as she moved off to Portland to study poetry and work for an organic farmer, it's important to know an everyday task back and forth, whether it be building a house or creating a detailed Excel spreadsheet. Of course, I'm inclined towards the former, seeing as remodeling and construction will never go out of style.
Indeed, the study concludes that a Bachelor's Degree is often less crucial to a job hunt than an expertise in a STEM field, which often encourages higher-paying jobs even without a college education. It's a hard issue to talk about, seeing as college was for me a rather revelatory experience, as I'm sure it is for most students. But, finally, there's no rule saying you can't go to college while also finding some level of expertise in a STEM field. It's a compromise: an overwhelming amount of work for a small duration of your life, in exchange for a home to call your own where you have the option to either fix-up yourself or relax and pay some hard-working NYC handyman to fix for you. In essence, it gives you more options.


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Warrior Women of Ireland
Irish mythology is riddled with powerful women, yet they are quite an enigma. On the one hand, we have feisty Queens like Medb, fearsome Goddesses like the Morrigan, gifted healers like Airmid, female smiths like Brigid, respected Druidesses like Bodhmall, and knowledgeable lawgivers like Brigid Brethach. On the other, we have the helpless heroines such as Etain, Deirdre, and Grainne, who seemingly did little but lure men with their beauty into tragedy and catastrophe.
We already know from the Brehon Laws that in ancient Ireland, women enjoyed far greater freedoms than those elsewhere. A woman could enjoy equal status with her husband in marriage; she had the right to divorce him if he did not fulfil his marital obligations, and if so, she was entitled to take with her all her own possessions and half of their joint property, plus a portion for damages. Women were also…
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30 revealing ideas from social psychology that can help us to appreciate people and our lives
Below are interesting points (sometimes with some of personal thoughts & reflections) that I have learned from a course on social psychology taught by Professor Scott Plous of Wesleyan College.
@~@ Know yourself. Seach inside yourself.
LaoZi : "He who knows others is learned. He who knows himself is enlightened."
Benjamin Franklin : "There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one's self"
Daniel Gilbert : "We seem to know less about the worlds inside our heads that about the world our heads are inside."
@~@ People often MISWANT.
Blueroselady :
How to overcome the challenge that we are remarkably bad at predicting of what will make us happy?
This question is very important because many of life's big decisions involve predicting our future feelings.
Examples of life's big decisions : marriage, career / profession, migration, vacation.
Funny real-life example : a friend J told me that her husband fluctuates between praising-in-the-form of question and complaining:
(1) "why a such a smart woman like you wanted to marry a jerk and stayed on?"
(2) "It's a nightmare to be with you for the rest of your life, I was enticed by your physical attractions"
@~@ Most people are too preoccupied with themselves to notice our shortcomings (e.g. your pimple, your spiky hair because of having no time to comb your hair because of waking up late).
@~@ "Research has found that audiences can't pick up on your anxiety as well as you might expect …
Other people are noticing less than you might suppose."
Blueroselady: The next time you have to deliver a public talk / give a company presentation / make a sales pitch, do not worry. Just do it!
@~@ Susan Andersen & Serena Chen, 2002: In our varied relationships, we have varying selves.
@~@ Much of our behavior is not consciously controlled but automatic and unself-conscious.
Blueroselady: Be mindful. We can choose to practice mindfulness.
Mindful breathing… Mindful eating… Mindful doing…
@~@ self-schema vs possible selves
self-schema = beliefs about self that organize & guide the procession of self-relevant information.
possible selves = images of what we dream of or dread becoming in the future.
self-schema strongly affect how we see / perceive, remember, evaluate other people & ourselves.
@~@ major negative events vs minor irritations
major negative events activate our psychological defense.
minor irritations do not activate our psychological immunity.
@~@ Role playing becomes reality.
As we enact a new role, e.g. college student, parent. salesperson, we initially feel self-conscious.
Progressively, the role playing becomes reality.
This reminds me on the message that Amy Cuddy wants us to remember in her TED talk on body language.
Fake it till you make it.
Fake it till you become it.
@~@ How do we decide if we are rich, smart, or tall?
The answer is social comparison (Festinger, 1954) in affluence, status, achievement.
Blueroselady: Many things in life (that I know of) are relative, particularly those that are measurable.
A reader's question: "I have made a living comparing data in my job / career. Comparing has become my second nature. How can I stop comparing in life?"
Blueroselady suggestions:
# Gratitude exercises.
# Detachment exercises : Detach your emotions from the outcome of your comparisons. I hear you, it is easy to say, but challenging to do, that is why detachment is an art; for the sake of our happiness, we must practice the art of detachment.
# Mindfulness exercises : Remember that (1) social comparisons can decrease our life satisfaction. (2) 人比人气死人 (3) "There is nothing noble in being superior to some other person. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self."
# Kindness exercises : Be kind & compassionate to yourself, leave behind comparisons with others.
# Affirmations e.g. It is better to be a first rate version of yourself than a second rate version of someone else.
@~@ Children whom other people label as as gifted, hardworking or helpful tend to incorporate such ideas into their self-concepts & behavior.
@~@ Self-reliance
Self-reliant individual is celebrated in Western literature, e.g. The Iliad, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
@~@ Classifying / pigeonholing / labeling cultures as solely individualist or collectivist oversimplifies.
The oversimplification is because within any culture, individualism varies from person to person (Oyserman et al, 2002).
Blueroselady: Remember not to do hasty generalization.
@~@ Interdependent self
# has a greater sense of belonging.
# is defined by social connections with family, colleagues, loyal friends.
# has many selves: self-with-parents, self-at-work, self-with-friends.
# disapproves egotism, whereas independent self disapproves conformity.
# e.g. collectivistic Asian & Third World cultures.
# persists more on tasks when they are failing because wants to meet others' expectations (e.g Japanese)
# prioritizes WE over ME
@~@ "So far, most of psychology has been produced by psychologists in middle-class White American settings studying middle-class White American respondents."
However, there are ways of life beyond the one that each of us knows best.
Blueroselady: In other space & time context (e.g. sociocultural context), there can be different ideas & practices about how to live a meaningful life.
@~@ Tips: eat before shopping.
Gilbert & Wilson (2000) showed that hungry shoppers do more impulse buying
@~@ Why is your friend's success can be more threatening that that of strangers?
According to Zuckerman & Jost (2001), you feel that your self-esteem is threatened.
How do people react to self-esteem threat?
High self-esteem people blame others or try harder next time.
Low self-esteem people blame themselves or give up.
According to Roy Baumeister, folks with high self-esteem are more likely to be obnoxious, to interrupt, & to talk at people rather than to talk with people.
Bonus: It is useful for parents to know that
# among sibling relationships, the threat to self-esteem is greates for an older chld with a highly capable younger brother / sister.
# many people could not escape their tough childhoods, which is a cause of low self-esteem.
@~@ Secure self-esteem
# is rooted more in feeling good about who one is than in grades, looks, affluence / money, others' approval.
# is essential for long-term well-being.
# Blueroselady views secure self-esteem neither as high nor low self-esteem, but self-esteem in equilibrium / in balance.
@~@ self-esteem vs self-efficacy
self-esteem = if you like yourself overall
Self-efficacy = if you believe you can do something
@~@ How to be less intimated (by others) & less gullible?
# remember that personal testimonies are powerfully persuasive but they may also be wrong.
@~@ Self-serving bias?
# attribute positive outcomes to oneself (e.g. own managerial skill)
# attribute negative outcomes to other factors (e.g. a down economy)
@~@ Examples of self-serving bias
# Group members' estimates of how much they contribute to a join task typically sum to more than 100%. For instance, husband & wife are members of a group.
# most business people see themselves as more ethical than the average business people.
# Pronin & Ross (2006) reported that we see ourselves as objective & everyone else as biased. No wonder we fight!
@~@ Feedback is best when it is TRUE & SPECIFIC.
Specific feedback e.g. You are good at maths.
General feedback e.g. You are great.
To encourage someone (e.g. children, mentees, students, subordinates), remember that specific feedback is more effective than general feedback.
@~@ To improve performance, give self-efficacy feedback instead of self-esteem feedback.
e.g. of self-efficacy feedback : You tried really hard.
e.g. of self-esteem feedback : You are really smart.
@~@ When to listen to criticism & not to listen?
David Dunning's gentle rule: "if two people independently give you the same piece of negative feedback, you should at least consider the possibility that it might be true"
@~@ Terror management theory by Jeff Greenberg: the reality of our own death motivates us to gain recognition from our work & values, but not everyone can achieve such recognition.
@~@ Competence + perseverance = success
@~@ Success requires enough optimism to sustain hope and enough pessimism to motivate concern.
@~@ According to Jule Norem (2000), defensive pessimism can sometimes save us from the perils of unrealistic optimism.
Blueroselady: Negative emotions such as anger and pessimism are not entirely bad, we just need healthy ways to deal with them.
Tips: Whenever you feel angry, remember that the person you are hurting is yourself.
@~@ Tyranny of freedom? too many choices can lead to paralysis.
According to Barry Schwartz, individualistic modern cultures have an excess of freedom which leads to the tyranny of freedom.
# Choice may enhance regret.
# People have expressed greater satisfaction with irrevocable choices than with reversible choices. This is because when people can undo their decisions they tend to consider both the positive & negative features of the decisions they had made. When they could not undo their decisions, people tend to concentrate on the positive features & ignore the negative features. For example, people expressed more satisfaction with their marriages several decades ago when marriage was more irrevocable.
@~@ Love causes marriage, but marriage would also causes love.
Blueroselady: This hypothesis may explain why arranged marriages (in some cultures) have successfully worked and survived.
@~@ The 5:1 ratio of positive:negative activities
To sustain important relationships such as marriage and parental relationships, ensure that you strive to increase the ratio of positive to negative activities by at least 5 fold.
e.g. of positive activities : holding hands, giving a hug, lending a listening ear.
e.g. of negative activities : arguing, complaining.
# Book: Social Psychology. Chapter 2. DG Myers. 2012.
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Reflection: Why grade inflation (even at Harvard) is a big problem
Recently, I read an article arguing why grade inflation (even at Harvard) is a big problem.
From the perspective of a student,
having good grades is essential for securing jobs and admissions for further / graduate studies (MBA, PhD, JD, MD, etc).
The median grade for undergraduates in Harvard (and possibly elsewhere) is A- and its most frequently awarded grade is A. So, how can we distinguish excellent and good students?
Being students, we need to take extra efforts to distinguish themselves. Get involved in leadership / voluntary activities, take extra courses / majors / minors / online courses (and complete them!), spend a semester / a summer overseas / undertaking internships, if possible, set up a company (be an entrepreneur!)
From the perspective of an employer / a judge / a recruiter,
it is highly important to be aware of the grade inflation.
Compare students in the same batches. Minimize comparing students across batches.
"At a minimum, a college education should develop in graduates the knowledge, skills and character to lead successful lives. It should identify a student's strengths and weaknesses, seeking to augment the former and diminish the latter. Grade inflation is harmful because it cheats students of the opportunity to understand what they do and don't do well."
Movie: Dear Enemy (2011)
Thanks to a good friend, I recently watched a movie about investment bankers, who are involved in a M&A of Lithium mining companies. The movie was played by Xu Jinglei and Stanley Huang. I have also watched the movie Go Lala Go! (2010), played by both of them. I love both movies, perhaps simply because they are romantic comedy film, a genre of movie that I favor.
What I love about the movie is that the plots bring the audience from HongKong to London, South Africa, Chengdu, and Australia. Yes, I love travelling (the beautiful sceneries and people)!
It seems to me that modern Chinese people regard careers such as investment banking highly.
When I was a student in UK, I sometimes attend career talks, some of them are hosted by investment banks. They only want the brightest of the brightest, and while it is prestigious to work as an investment bank, it comes with long hours and high level of stress, according to some insiders.
While a friend of mine is so passionate in becoming a quant (quantitative analyst), and keeps on asking me to practice together, I find myself value peace / tranquility and creativity much more than competitiveness and results (unlike the teens me).
How to choose sunscreen (at least for myself and children)?
In mid November 2013, I read a scientific finding (by J.L. of my undergraduate almamater) that nano particles such as zinc oxide can possibly cause cancer.
Then, I feel the need to check the ingredients of my sunscreen.
SPF 15 or higher only protects against UVB, but not UVA. According to Dr. David J. Leffell (professor of dermatology and surgery at the Yale School of Medicine), the followings (ecamsule, avobenzone, oxybenzone, titanium dioxide, sulisobenzone, or zinc oxide) protect against UVA.
According to the webmd.com, children's sunscreens use ingredients less likely to irritate the skin, like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
It seems that the more complicated a product is, the more hidden or unknown risks it carries.
Is zinc oxide (in sunscreen) good or bad for us?
Dr. Lawrence Gibson (a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic) views that sunscreen is safe (has not been proven to increase the risk of skin cancer, has been proven to reduce the risk of melanoma). Instead of looking at a sunscreen's SPF, choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect you from UVA and UVB rays
If you are pregnant, avoid sunscreens that contain antioxidant retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A or retinol.
Sand, water, snow and concrete reflect sunlight.
Instead of being confused by the choices of sunscreen,
consider the following tips:
# Avoid the sun during peak hours (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.), regardless of season (Since UV light can pass through clouds, use sunscreen even when it's cloudy).
# Choose indoor activities (e.g. indoor swim) during the sun peak hours.
# Wear protective clothing e.g. pants, long sleeve shirts, sunglasses.
# Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
# Use an umbrella.
# Vitamins. Vitamin E can protect against UV-induced DNA damage. Vitamin C helps protect skin from sunburn.
# Do not let any product lull you into a false sense of security about sun exposure.
# Finally, pursue a combinatorial approach (shade, clothing, umbrella / hat, sunscreen, common sense).
Tips on how to make a small talk from Keith Ferrazi
I came to know Keith through Michael, and my encounter with Keith, an Italian American somehow reminded me on an experience when an Italian teacher of mine unexpectedly saw me in a professional conference in US, was so happy and rushed to kiss my cheek. Well, as an Asian, I was not used to such a very warm of greeting, but I do appreciate his warmth and caring attitude.
My Italian teacher is a famous professor in his field of expertise, and he remembers me because I am one of his weaker students. I asked him more questions, so like it or not, he ended up remembering me (at least my face). But I guess I have a good attribute too though I am not among his smartest students, it is never give up.
I am grateful to Keith for sharing a lot of useful advice. Herein, I share tips that I learned from Keith Ferrazi on how to make a small talk. They are particularly useful to me because I want to expand my network of friends and acquaintance for my new endeavor next year.
"Friendship si created out of the quality spent between people, not the quantity."
How to make small talks?
1. First, give a person a hearty smile. It says "I'm approachable"
2. Start a conversation, keep it going, create a bond. Be proactive (as Stephen Covey advices).
3. Relax. Unfold your arms.
4. Be yourself. Your uniqueness is your power.
5. Maintain a good balance of eye contact. Unblinking stare 100% of time = leering (scary!). Eye contact less than 70% of time = disinterested and rude.
6. Nod your head and lean in (without invading duifang space).
7. Be sincere, without pride nor insecurity. Do not be an eye darter.
8. Share your passion (e.g. food, cooking, writing, reading stories for children), but do not preach it.
9. Vulnerability is one of the most under-appreciated assets in business today.
10. Adjust your Johari window.
11. Learn to listen.
12. If all else fails, "You're wonderful. Tell me more."
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From relationships to connection capital: give relevant & valuable advice
According to Brother Michael, connection capital is anything that can help you expand your network of connections. Seth Godin refers to connection capital as your 'tribe'.
How to get the snowball rolling when you don't even have a pebble of snow?
How to use our network to grow our network when we don't have a network yet?
Eben Pagan believes that most people spend most of their time worrying about these three areas of life: money, relationship, and health.
Brother Michael concludes that very few people have all there of these areas as they like.
Even the more successful (as deemed by society) than us do struggle with at least one area about which we know more than they do.
Nobody can know everything.
The more successful people are also humans, and humans have problems.
If we can give relevant & valuable advice,
we can be a 'trusted adviser' to people whom we want to connect with.
Being a trusted adviser to the successful people is one of the most powerful ways to become successful yourself.
When you give, do not focus your attention on the hope to get something in return.
Give with absolutely zero expectation of getting anything in return.
Do not expect gratitude.
Simply be grateful for the opportunity to help someone.
We do not give advice immediately,
it is no difference from uninvited lecturing / preaching.
Instead, find creative ways to serve people.
We can start by asking these questions:
1. What' most exciting / interesting for you right now in your life / business?
2. What's challenging for you in your life / business right now?
In a social event (e.g. cocktail party, dinner party), ask about their life.
In a business event (e.g. conference, networking event. talk, symposium), ask about their business.
Tips: Be extremely tactful in bringing up some topics (e.g. weight) up.
Below are areas where we can often give valuable advice to (and therefore greatly serve) people who are more powerful and successful (according to societal standard) than we are:
# food, weight, & nutrition
# health & exercises
# purpose & meaning
# hobbies & causes e.g. photography, education, meditation, philosophy, massage, travel (Yes, I have been to numerous places worldwide!)
# relationships. Brother Michael have met many notable businessman and businesswomen who are so control freaks that they are worried of the vulnerability involved in opening their heart. That's why it's called 'falling' in love for a reason, grinned.
# marketing & sales
# domain expertise
Read more:
# The Education of Millionaires by Michael Ellsberg.
With the inflated cost of formal education, I must develop real-world skills highlighted in this informal book for myself and my own children.
DO what you LOVE, LOVE what you DO
Do what you love and love what you do sound simple, but appear complex in practice.
How many of us do what we love for most time of our lives?
How many of us love what we do for most of our doings?
For many people across different ages and roles of life, here are possibilities:
Dreams change.
Goals change.
Plans Change.
Do you love a doing because you are good at the doing?
Would you still love the doing if you are not (yet) good at the doing)?
Would you still love the doing if you are not (yet) good at the doing (even after 10,000 hours of practice)?
A quote by Steve Jobs shared by Jeff Moore:
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
If you haven't found it yet, keep looking.
Don't settle.
As with all matters of the heart,
you'll know when you find it."
When I was in high school,
I love (or perhaps prefer) science subjects because my linguistic skills are limited (reason #1).
Apparently and consequently, I did better in maths, chemistry, biology, physics than in language subjects. People love doing things whereby we have a sense of mastery, do you feel so as well?
My native Chinese-speaking classmates who have learned writing and reading since early age, are at ease in the Chinese class.
My Eurasian classmates who have a native speaking father / mother, or those who have English-educated parents, seem to write English so fluently.
They had read thick novels / non-fiction books and easily won the essay writing and elocution competitions.
For me,
to write an essay in English or Chinese,
I had to start from simple structures.
When I have an exam topic of essay to write,
I would quickly jot down some ideas in point form and elaborated on them later as my writing progressed.
Normally, I would write explanatory or argumentative essays, and very rarely narrative essays, simply because of my limited vocabularies.
Reason #2
There are high certainty in science subject exams.
1+1=2. If the answers are right now, they will be right tomorrow.
We love things that we do well.
But in real life (including the real scientific fields as my scientist acquaintances point out),
the rules of game are uncertain.
The rules are not constant; change is the rule of the rules.
That's why life is the only known example of infinite game is life, according to James P. Carse.
On contrary, examples of finite games are debates, sports, schools, receiving a degree from an educational institution, belonging to a society, or engaging in war.
The surprise in infinite game is the triumph of the future over the past.
So, when you are uncertain about what to do next, an easy step is to
always choose infinite games.
Winning should not be the final goal because after winning, the game stops.
Life is a game that is meant to be continuously played.
Aunt Florence shared some profound advice on how to play the game of life, you may want (and I need) to revise and remember them,
as resilient shortcuts in the moments of negative feelings and events.
Although I honestly feel that my writing is still not up to standard (set through social comparisons with people of similar professional credentials to mine and authors whom I admire),
I will continue writing.
I think this is an example of "DO what you LOVE".
Sometimes we may have to do things that we are not interested, so it is hard to love what we do.
However, the good news are interests are malleable,
they are formed through our past experiences (including education),
so we can change them through learning and unlearning.
Revealingly, you can re-program your minds and interests through conscious efforts,
this attempt will also beneficial to discard some preferences that we would not want to have if we think carefully about them but others manage to incept on us — think of the 2010 science fiction film entitled Inception.
For example, I know a number of people who have focused greatly on their careers,
hate doing house chores or parenting tasks,
but I believe that if they want to,
with right conscious efforts to shift their interests,
they can love what they do.
How to continue love what you do (even if you feel tired / bored / disappointed / frustrated) ?
My friend Tracy suggests using positive feedback loop.
You can establish positive feedback loop when the rewards / pleasure of your doing outweigh the sacrifices / pain.
To DO what you LOVE, you need willpower and courage.
To LOVE what you DO, you need positive feedback and inner security.
Inner security that I means here is not worrying so much about achieving certain levels of success.
More real-world examples:
# Joanna: becoming a mother at age 48
# My friend Leo highlights that people rule out the possibility of great change, because it appears unrealistic.
"Do what you love, love what you do & deliver more than you promise!" ~ Harvey Mackay


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Home > For Physicians > Newsletter > PAST ISSUES > 2016 > Sep/Oct 2016 > NKCH Physicians Invited to Join New Marketing Program
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- Conference rooms 1
- Disabled Facilities
- Heated Swimmingpool
- Laundry Service
- Sauna
- Shops
The hotel provides either its own car park or a nearby one with a special agreement; being not included in the room price, for a paid parking the payment have to be carried out directly on the spot.
Rooms facilities
- Television
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Mini Bar
- Hairdryer
- High Speed Modem
- Safe Box
- Radio
The Hotel Titanic Resort offers the use of a TV in the rooms. Accommodation has direct dial telephone in all rooms. The Hotel Titanic Resort offers a minibar service. The Hotel Titanic Resort rooms offers the use of an hairdryer. The hotel rooms offers high-speed Internet service. Accommodation has a safe in all the rooms. The accommodation offers a radio service for its guests.
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- High Blood Pressure
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- Don't smoke or use tobacco. Smoking or using tobacco is one of the most significant risk factors for heart disease.
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- Eat a heart healthy diet. Heart healthy foods include a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low fat dairy products and fish.
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- Red meat, high fat dairy, fast foods, baked goods and more.
- Get enough sleep. Those that do not get enough sleep can put themselves at risk for obesity, blood pressure, heart attack and diabetes. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep as an adult.
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The professional training in the field of European Affairs represents one of the permanent activities of the European Institute of Romania.
The professional training programmes are destined mainly to the public officials in the local and central administration, especially those with responsibilities related to the Community issues derived from Romania's status as a European Union member.
Initially, organised under the auspices and with the support of Phare projects, the programs having as purpose the general training in European Affairs have marked the beginning of the activity in 2000 and, presently, have become a tradition with the Institute.
The topical area has been completed through the years with training programs on horizontal topics, such as project cycle management and European negotiations. Our EU membership also entailed the diversification of the training programs in order to keep the pace with the specialised training in European Affairs of the public administration, as well as other interested socio-professional categories. Additionally, the increased interest of Romanian nationals to participate in the admission exams of the European institutions led to the organisation of special courses dedicated to this purpose.
On the one hand, Romanian trainers are selected with a maximum attention by the specialised EIR staff and they are capable of responding to high quality standards. Most of these come from the academic and/or research worlds; some are independent specialists, possessing advanced knowledge in the field of European Affairs, as well as in terms of the exigencies of professional training. Experience has demonstrated that their professionalism and moral standing in the presentation of the themes and the approach of course participants have brought important contributions to the quality of the training programs.


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Changes to Strata Legislation
Strata legislation is regularly updated. This page conveniently summarizes changes to strata legislation and related legislation since 2011, including strata-related legislative changes in progress.
Learn more on this page about:
Changes to Strata Legislation Since 2011
Related Legislative Changes
Legislative Changes In Progress
Ongoing Review of Strata Legislation
Strata Policy Decisions
Changes to Strata Legislation Since 2011
(listed from newest to oldest)
Please note it can take several weeks for legislative changes to be incorporated into the free online version of the Strata Property Act .
Strata Property Regulation 6.11 has been amended (OIC 101-2019 pdf) to clarify deposit insurance requirements for monies invested by strata corporations.
In 2014, this part of the Strata Property Regulation was amended to modernize and simplify the requirements for permitted investments for funds collected through special levy or held in a contingency reserve fund. The Regulation specified that certain investments (savings and chequing accounts, term deposits, and guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)) must be in accounts at financial institutions that are a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) or the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (CUDIC), and the deposit must be eligible for deposit insurance.
Accounts at financial institutions that are members of CUDIC have unlimited deposit insurance protection. However, as CDIC limits deposit insurance to the first $100,000 of the total amount on deposit, some strata corporations interpreted Regulation 6.11 to mean that the entire amount on deposit must be insured and believed they are required to divide their investments across many accounts to ensure no account exceeds the $100,000 limit. Many strata corporations have account balances well in excess of $100,000, and it was never intended that strata corporations administer a multitude of accounts to keep balances under the deposit insurance limit.
To reduce confusion and the perceived administrative burden on strata corporations, the language in Regulation 6.11 has been amended to clarify that that a strata corporation is compliant with the Regulation in situations where only a portion of an account is eligible for deposit insurance. The amendment takes effect immediately.
These amendments are part of ongoing efforts to reduce regulatory barriers and are expected to reduce the administrative burden on strata corporations.
On July 18, 2018, strata regulation 7.1 (OIC 418-2018 pdf) was amended to allow strata corporations to impose a fine of up to $1,000 a day for owners or residents not complying with a strata bylaw limiting or banning short-term rentals. The previous allowable fine of $200 a week was not a sufficient deterrent. This new level of fine only applies to short-term rental bylaws.
This is one of the commitments in the Province's 30-point affordable housing plan announced February 20, 2018.
This new fine level is effective November 30, 2018, allowing short-term rental hosts time to comply with strata bylaws limiting or banning short-term rentals.
Effective March 7, 2018, amendments to Strata Property Regulation 6.9 (OIC 36/208 pdf) clarify that variable user fees are permitted for the use of strata common property.
A consumption-based rate may be charged to users to recover expenses as long as it is reasonable and in a strata bylaw or rule. For example:
- water use in bare land strata corporations or
- electricity usage for strata residents charging their electric vehicles.
These amendments are part of ongoing efforts to reduce regulatory barriers and are expected to promote the approval of and access to electric vehicle charging stations in strata properties.
Effective July 28, 2016, strata owners are now able to terminate the strata corporation by an 80% vote of all eligible voters instead of the previous unanimous voting requirement. The changes include court oversight to protect any minority dissenting owners and registered chargeholders (e.g. mortgage providers).
The Form B: Information Certificate was also updated to include any disclosure of a pending winding up (termination) resolution.
The Strata Property Regulation and Bare Land Strata Plan Cancellation Regulation are also amended to refer to the new 80 percent vote resolution and reflect the procedural rules that apply to the termination of a bare land strata corporation.
Learn more about termination (winding up) of a strata corporation.
View the Order In Council for the section references.
The new Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) enables strata residents to resolve many common disputes outside of court. Learn more on resolving strata disputes and the CRT.
Supporting changes have been made to the Strata Property Act:
- Effective July 13, 2016, the Form B: Information Certificate was updated to include whether the strata corporation is involved in a matter before the Civil Resolution Tribunal.
The Civil Resolution Tribunal does not have jurisdiction over some strata disputes, including those related to the termination of strata corporations.
View the Order In Council for specific sections.
As of January 18, 2016, British Columbia's new Guide Dog and Service Dog Act and corresponding supporting changes to the Strata Property Act are now in effect:
- Strata owners, occupants, tenants and visitors are able to have their certified guide dog or service dog on strata premises, regardless of strata bylaws banning or limiting pets or tenancy agreements.
- Certified retired guide dog or service dog can remain living with handlers in rental or strata properties, even if a new dog has been certified to take over its duties.
- Certified guide dogs and service dogs are not a specific breed or size – the focus of certification is on the dog's training to support public safety.
- Protections under the Human Rights Code may still apply to uncertified dog and handler teams – strata corporations may wish to seek legal advice specific to their situations.
Learn more about what this means for strata corporations in pet bylaws.
Also check out the Ministry of Justice's webpages on guide and service dogs with detailed information on:
- certification for guide and service dogs, retired service dogs, and dogs-in-training
- legislation and policy
- fees, forms and process
- questions and answers
As of November 17, 2015 the Strata Property Act has been amended for greater clarity. Three minor strata "housekeeping" amendments in Bill 40 -2015- the Natural Gas Development Statutes Amendment Act, 2015 are in effect. These three amendments:
- clarify the voting requirement for an application to court for a special levy, SPA Section 173,
- remove confusion as to what the term "all the eligible voters" means, SPA Section 193 (3); and
- clarify that regulation 6.11 for permitted investments applies to both contingency reserve funds and funds collected by special levy, SPA Section 292 (2) (l1).
Effective July 16, 2014, a strata corporation's investment options have changed. In order to simplify and modernize what strata corporations may invest their contingency reserve funds and special levies in, the Province made changes to the Strata Property Regulation. The amendment clarifies the current regulation while enabling a wide range of high quality investment opportunities. Most existing accounts or investments actually used by strata corporations would qualify under this regulation. Any existing investments that do not comply with the amended regulation are "grandfathered" until they mature or are sold. View the Order In Council for the detailed information.
On April 9, 2014 the adoption of Bill 12 (the Natural Gas Development Statutes Amendment Act) made some amendments to the Strata Property Act. In general, the amendments make it easier for strata corporations to carry out their repair and maintenance responsibilities, clarifying requirements and refining problematic definitions. A strata corporation may now pay for repairs from the contingency reserve fund (CRF) by majority vote (instead of a 3/4 vote) if they are specifically recommended by their depreciation report. The strata corporation may also may pay for a depreciation report from the CRF by majority vote. Or the strata corporation can pay for a depreciation report from the operating fund, also by majority vote. Other minor changes clarified the definition of purchaser and that storage locker allocations are required records.
Effective January 1, 2014 strata corporations must identify how parking spaces and storage lockers are allocated to strata lots on the updated "Form B: Information Certificate". This was passed by regulation on December 14, 2011.
On December 12, 2013 the Province brought into force legislative amendments to allow strata corporations with majority support to apply to the BC Supreme Court to require strata owners to pay for certain repairs. Under the amendment the court can issue an order to proceed with certain critical repairs necessary to ensure safety and prevent significant loss or damage as if the strata owners have passed a resolution endorsing a special levy. Prior to this amendment the Strata Property Act had required a 3/4 vote to impose a special levy to raise money for needed repairs to common property. Without this amendment, a number of strata corporations would have remained deadlocked and deteriorating. View the revised Section 173 of the Strata Property Act for the above changes.
On February 28, 2013, the Province passed Order-in-Council Number 090, containing amendments to the Strata Property Regulation on the retention of depreciation and repair/maintenance reports as well as when a new strata corporation must obtain its first depreciation report. Any strata corporation formed after December 14, 2011, must obtain its first depreciation report within six months of the date of the strata corporation's second annual general meeting (or, if holding the second AGM was waived, the last date by which the strata corporation would otherwise have held this meeting). A strata corporation must permanently retain any depreciation report that it obtains. In addition, any reports obtained by a strata corporation respecting repair or maintenance of major items, including those commissioned for completing a depreciation report, must be retained until the items are disposed of or replaced.
Effective March 1, 2012 (passed by regulation on December 14, 2011) the "Form B: Information Certificate" was revised to disclose the following information for prospective purchasers: any rules for the strata corporation; the "Form J: Rental Disclosure Statement" for the strata lot; the current budget and the most recent depreciation report, if any.
On December 14, 2011 the provincial government brought into effect regulations requiring most strata corporations to obtain depreciation reports by December 12, 2013 and update the reports every three years. Strata corporations can waive the requirement for depreciation reports by an annual 3/4 vote. Strata corporations with four, or fewer, strata lots are not required to obtain depreciation reports.
On December 14, 2011 the provincial government brought into effect regulations allowing strata corporations to make contributions to the contingency reserve fund (CRF), above the 25% minimum, by majority vote as part of the budgeting process at the annual general meeting (AGM). Previously an annual 3/4 vote had been required to make contributions to the CRF if the CRF was more than 100% of annual operating expenses.
Related Legislative Changes
Limitation Period Now Two Years: On June 1, 2013, the basic limitation period under the BC Limitation Act for debt collection changed to two years. For strata corporations this means that debts - including outstanding fines, special levies and strata fees - that become due and owing on or after June 1, 2013 are generally not collectable after a two-year period. Prior to June 1, 2013 the previous limitation period of six years applies.
For advice on this topic please consult with a lawyer. Some additional background information on how the limitation period affects stratas is also provided by: CCI Vancouver (pdf) and Lesperance Mendes.
B.C.'s new Guide Dog and Service Dog Act came into effect January 18, 2016; please see the table above and pet bylaws for more information.
Legislative Changes In Progress
There are no pending strata legislation changes as of the date noted in the footer.
Ongoing Review of Strata Legislation
To ensure the legislation meets the needs of the strata community and stakeholders and is working as intended, government regularly reviews the Strata Property Act and regulations.
With support from the Province of British Columbia, the BC Law Institute (BCLI) is conducting a three year review of the Strata Property Act and regulations with many opportunities for public review and comment.
Suggestions and concerns with respect to strata legislation can also be made to the Housing Policy Branch, Office of Housing and Construction Standards in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Strata Policy Decisions
Audited Financial Statements are not legally required. After consultation with strata owners and stakeholders in 2011, the provincial government decided not to require strata corporations to obtain audited financial statements. Strata corporations may still choose to have their financial statements audited.
The information on this website about strata housing is provided for the user's convenience as a basic starting point; it is not a substitute for getting legal advice. Learn more about the site's purpose and limits. The content on this website is periodically reviewed and updated by the Province of British Columbia as per the date noted on each page: March 6, 2019.


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Plant Cincinnati is a full-service gardening and landscaping company with an emphasized focus on native ecology and edible designs. Plant Cincinnati is a socially-motivated company that is working to better environmental practices in our community and to create beautiful spaces for our homes. We focus on garden beautification by utilizing design, installation, and maintenance services.
We plan to be local leaders in promoting the health and wellness of our natural world. We use profits to propel community education and work programs for youth and motivated volunteers.
In April of 2018, Plant Cincinnati rooted itself in the suburb of Madisonville to create a permanent home with a dedication to educating and improving the community. We're grateful to the neighborhood and businesses that have been so hospitable in our welcoming. For our first project, Plant Cincinnati worked closely with the Park Board of Cincinnati and local volunteers to create the Little Duck Creek Task Force, for which we plan to have an ongoing maintenance program. Plant Cincinnati alone volunteered over 190 working man hours to removing honeysuckle, mulching, and restoring pathways!
Plant Cincinnati's volunteer efforts have also allowed us to work with Walnut Hills Redevelopment's health coordinator to initiate projects for feeding people in the neighborhood, and with the grassroots monthly event Potluck for the People, held at Piatt Park, in a friendly effort to make a difference for the homeless. We are enthusiastic to do more community projects in the new season, so feel free to contact us if you'd like us to assist in any projects or events!
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Iowans increase donations to state wildlife fund
January 28, 2014 at 08:37 AM
The Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — More than 8,000 Iowa taxpayers donated to a state wildlife conservation fund last year on their tax forms making it the third year in a row that contributions increased.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist Stephanie Shepherd says Iowans donated nearly $133,000 to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on income tax forms they filled out last spring for the 2012 tax year.
The fund, popularly known as the Chickadee Check-off was created by the Legislature in the 1980s to improve wildlife habitat, fund research studies and support the reintroduction of threatened or endangered species.
Shepherd says about half of one percent of Iowans donate and she's reminding taxpayers to look for the box on electronic tax forms in hopes of boosting donations by 10 percent this year.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press.