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Gold, energy, real estate bubbles, Hong Kong and US dollars, global languages, and charity. That's just some of what you'll find in today's edition of, "Features of the week". Enjoy!
1. Seeking truth from facts. How big is China's economy, really?
2. Jim Rogers says get out of the US dollar, and rains on Bernanke's parade.
3. Gold may easily rise to $1000, says Marc Faber.
4. Ron Paul: A seller of ideas. Great story from the Chicago Tribune.
See also, Reuters' article, Ron Paul's maverick stand enlivens election.
5. Government waste? Eliminate it. The Chodorov Principle.
6. Piggybacking Buffett's investments via filings provided nice returns, based on retroactive data.
7. Rest in peace, Hong Kong dollar?
8. 10 reasons to avoid lists. Nice one, Kent.
9. Discover your talents. Nice post from The Kirk Report.
10. Beware of charitable incentive programs designed to make you feel good.
11. Speak globish? English as a global language, and the rise and fall of languages. Fascinating article from FT.
12. Watchdog pulls out of monitoring Russian elections. Cites "unprecedented restrictions" in obtaining Russian visas. Hmmm...
13. FT special report on energy.
14. The Energy Blog on arguments targeted at global warming skeptics.
15. Marshall Loeb on the "Top four financial myths". Uh-oh, a list.
16. BusinessWeek profiles the young entrepreneurs of 2007.
Cheers, everyone. Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for reading Finance Trends Matter.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Features of the week
Posted by David Shvartsman at 10:25 AM Labels: China, Gold and Silver, Jim Rogers, Links, Marc Faber, Ron Paul, Warren Buffett


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Ponca City celebrates Continental Carbon's $110 M cogeneration investment, jobs ahead
PONCA CITY, Okla. — The large crowd attending Continental Carbon's October 21st groundbreaking ceremonies for a new $110 million cogeneration facility cheered loudly as the announcement was made by President and CEO Dennis J. Hetu of Houston, the Ponca City News reports.
The new facility will be built behind the company's existing carbon black manufacturing plant south of Ponca City. The cogen plant will recover energy derived from the production process and convert the energy to electricity. Continental Carbon has operated in Ponca City since 1995.
Hetu said this was largest investment ever by the firm. "This will allow the company to be free from the grid. This is part of the plan for the company to be 'green.' The combined systems will allow Continental Carbon to covert waste energy to 29 megawatts of usable energy and further reduce the emission footprint on the environment."
When finished in 2018, the plant will provide 30 new jobs. Career information can be found at Continental Carbon and www.PoncaWorks.com as it becomes available.
Hetu said the company's Ponca City plant is it's largest and "it is the life blood of the company." He thanked the local employees and said the investment would secure growth across North America.
READ MORE at Ponca City News by Louise Abercrombie. Courtesy photo.

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Fashion deals of the week: Free TOMS tote, cheap shades or half-off Patagonia, anyone?
The kids are either back in school, or will be soon enough. It's still hot, so summer clothes are still on your radar, but you're definitely thinking about fall. Lucky you: There are plenty of sales to suit your needs. Here are six fashion deals of the week not to be missed.
Fresh Produce sale: It's the biggest sale of the year at Boulder's Fresh Produce, 1218 Pearl St., Aug. 23-24, when all merchandise will be 30 percent off. Shop the company's new fall line and receive a touch-up from a local salon partner who will provide mini spa services. Sounds like a girls' night out to us.
Alice + Olivia clearance: Save up to 75 percent off summer sale items including dresses, pants, purses, jackets, tops and more.
Save on sunglasses: If you made it through summer without losing or breaking your sunglasses, congrats! For the rest of us, grab a new pair during Solstice's sale, featuring up to 60 percent off select designer styles while supplies last.
Free TOMS tote with purchase: TOMS shoes has teamed with Out of Print to offer four limited edition totes during the month of August, with a different style featured each week. To receive your tote, spend $75 (shipping is free), and, for each tote given, Out of Print will donate a book to Books for Africa.
Modcloth clearance: As school starts up and summer begins its slow fade into fall, be sure to hit Modcloth's Last Hurrah Sale event, featuring 70 percent off select styles. If you love a vintage-style dress, this one is a must.
SEE back-to-school sale: Family in need of new specs? Head to SEE, 2800 E. 2nd Ave. , and, through Aug. 31, score a $39 eye exam, plus serious savings on prescription eyewear.
H&M school special: Calling all teachers and students! Present your valid school ID at H&M to take an extra 15 percent off your purchase through Aug. 30.
Patagonia sale: Get a start on fall's cooler weather with these 40 to 50 percent off deals on all past-season Patagonia products, through Aug. 26. In the market for a new fleece, puffer or vest? You live in Colorado. Of course you are.
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Repackaging leftovers – Make your own tortilla-wrap-parcel-thingys
Last week I had a great evening with an interesting group of women in Haverfordwest while giving a cookery demo and talk to 'The Ladies Who Can't Lunch'. I was asked to demonstrate a couple of recipes which are quick to produce and tasty (and facilities were limited so it also had to be something I could make on a camping stove!).
I started by making a tortilla wrap dough, this is so simple, just flour, water and a pinch of salt, it's barely a recipe really.
I use 25g/heaped tablespoon plain flour per wrap, a pinch of salt and about half the amount of water to flour (approx 12g/a level tablespoon per wrap), just enough to bring it together into a pliable dough – too firm and it's tough to roll out, too wet and it's too sticky to roll out – add water/flour as necessary to get a workable consistency. I mix it together by hand, knead it a little until it's a smooth ball of dough, then I leave this dough on one side while I prepare the filling.
Leftovers work well in the filling if you have them or anything in your fridge/cupboard that you think will taste good together. For example I often use leftover veg and meat from a roast; chilli con carne; bolognese sauce; or fresh vegetables and cheese if there are no leftovers around (if adding meat I'd cook it first). I imagine a sweet filling would also work well but I've not tried it (yet), maybe apples and blackberries… Chop/dice/grate your filling so it's all in small pieces – so they'll heat through quickly.
Divide your dough into equal portions, depending on how much flour you used and how many you plan to make. Knead each small portion into a smooth ball, squash flat and roll out into a disc about half a millimetre thick and 20cm diameter. If you'd like to make tortillas/flat bread; these are now ready to pan fry, in a lightly greased frying pan on a medium-high heat.
Alternatively you can fill the centre and fold the edges over the filling to make a parcel. Pan fry these in a little oil on a medium high heat. I fry on the folded side first and when it has changed colour and started browning I flip over to cook the other side. Adjust heat as necessary, they need to brown but not too quickly as the filling needs to warm up too. They parcel is cooked when it's turned opaque white all over with golden brown patches. You can keep them warm in the oven, serve straight away or cool and have them cold for packed lunches.
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10 Ways to Make Your Soul Ready for True Love
10 Ways to Make Your Soul Ready for True Love
"…and when one of them meets the other half, the actual half of himself, whether he be a lover of youth or a lover of another sort, the pair are lost in an amazement of love and friendship and intimacy and one will not be out of the other's sight, as I may say, even for a moment…"
– Plato, The Symposium
"Soul memories run deep within us but only some of us will yearn for love that is divine and pure. Finding true love may be the most remarkable, invaluable and indefinable thing that can happen in one's life and only a lucky few will find the one meant for them. This person will be just right for you and you will experience a connection of the soul that cannot be broken by problems of the material world. Nothing can stand in the way of true love but for this to materialize; one has to prepare the soul for such an extraordinary experience."
"Most people spend their lives resolving their karma and the process of rinsing your soul of karmic debt may be delayed because of the lack of spiritual enlightenment. Karmic relationships are often confused with soul mates but they are extremely different. The love shared by twin flames shouldn't be confused with soul mates either, as you may have many soul mates but there is only one twin flame. Your twin flame is your direct counterpart and will be a reflection of you. Those who are waking up to the power of positive thinking, and aspiring to change for the better by seeking spiritual truth, have much to look forward to in life. Blessed will be their existence!"
"Here are some things that you can do to put an end to Karmic Relationships and to attract the love of a Soulmate or in some cases, the love of a Twin Flame:"
1. Believe in Self-love – "Loving yourself doesn't mean you become obsessed with yourself and indulge in excessive self-praise. Loving yourself, as you actually are, and not what you would like to believe requires effort and a critical look at your actions when nobody's around to observe you. But, if you remain true to yourself, you will accept your follies and work on these issues that need to be sorted instead of brushing them under the carpet. Identify your weaknesses and things that you would like to do differently in your life. Be what you've always wanted to be and stop pretending to be what you are not."
2. Discover Contentment – "If you aren't content with what you have and follow the path of greed, your life may never bring you the satisfaction that you so deeply desire. There is no end to things that you can acquire in your lifetime, so it's important to reflect upon what it is that's most important to you."
3. Be Generous– "All acts of kindness are important in order to make the world we live in a kinder and a happier place. Never hesitate to help someone. Human generosity can make miracles happen!"
4. Say 'Yes' to Honesty – "Honesty is the highest of all virtues and those who are bereft of this will rarely find divine love. Be honest to yourself and only then can you be true to the one you love. Make sincere efforts to avoid leading a convenient life built on a foundation of lies."
5. Practice Kindness – "Be kind, not only to those you are close to, but with everyone you come in touch with. Your soul will truly remain at peace when you indulge in acts of unselfishness and are willing to fight all petty emotions that hinder your growth."
6. Find Hobbies and Interests– "Some people may call it a waste of time but it's actually not. Interest and passion make you feel alive and you live your life in a constructive manner. Reading, travelling, painting, sculpting, gardening, playing a sport, cooking – do whatever brings you joy. You will be too busy to crib about things or people."
7. Keep Negativity Out – "Embrace all things positive in your life and surround yourself with people who don't actively belittle others or enjoy mocking others. Be with people you identify with, value and are worth your admiration. Protect your mind from the influence of those who have the ability to fill it with doubts and miserable thoughts."
8. Think – "Thinking is the best thing you can do for yourself. There's a lot of stress on positive thinking and it's all for a reason. Focus on improving your mind and the way you think. Positive thoughts will help you break away from chains that bind you to a mediocre life. Spend time reflecting upon all the things that can make life an adventure for you. Do good things for yourself and others as well."
9. Release the Past – "Many of us live in the past and refuse to actually move on. Do you still look up an ex-boyfriend online? Do you still crib about how things didn't end well with an ex? Do you sulk and refuse to talk about what's holding you back? If yes, then you certainly have not moved on. How can anyone walk into your life when there's no space in your heart and life for a new relationship? It's a choice that only you can make, if you wish to see your life change for the better. When you truly forgive and forget someone, the hurt goes away too and you realize it was never worth your time."
10. Unconditional Love – "When you love without any limitations, chances of attracting the love of a Soulmate or a Twin Flame are much higher. Love between two soul mates is no ordinary love and you may need to go to great lengths to win the affections of the one who's meant for you. It may even require sacrifice and in some cases, especially when you are in a Twin Flame relationship, you may have to wait a long time for love to happen. It does not fade away with time and if it does, it was never true love to begin with."
Katy Perry uses her hot body to encourage people to vote and strips to make a point — Fan Buzz
Now anyone that knows anything about Katy Perry knows that she isn't shy about showing off her sexy body. But in this video to promote voter registration, the star made it clear—there's no dress code. So in the ad she voted naked. Yes, naked.Watch the video Related: Katy Perry and her amazing assets She's encouraging…
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How Yoga Can Help You Become a Better Dancer
"All dancers are ultimately on the same quest: to become better, stronger dancers. But in order to reach beyond their limits, many dancers find they need additional training methods besides dance, and yoga is a popular choice."
"But why?"
"Why is yoga one tool no dancer's survival kit should be without?"
"Increased body awareness."
"While all dance classes focus on position and alignment, yoga classes take this one step further. The slower pace of a yoga class naturally allows for greater precision. For example, instead of just putting your feet into a parallel position, you have time to check that the outside edges of your feet line up the with the outside edges of your mat, your weight is equally distributed to all four corners of your feet, your toes are spread wide and your pinky toes are anchored firmly into the floor."
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30 Natural Remedies to Make Your Hair Grow Faster
Natural Remedies for Longer Hair, Faster!
"Discovering how to make your hair grow faster can be difficult, especially if you want to go the natural way. I know that when I cut all of my hair off (it was down to the middle of my back and I went up to just above my shoulders), I was devastated. I liked it for a week, but after that, I wanted my hair back. Learning how to make your hair grow faster naturally is easy, you just have to know the right methods! And I am going to give you 30 super tips on how to return to thick, luscious, long locks!"


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Pregnant women's eating habits are often affected by mood - and could have an effect on the health of their baby, says a US study.
Researchers from the John Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore found women who preferred certain types of food during pregnancy because of their mood were often found to be lacking in other important nutrients.
Pregnant women who were tired tended to plump for high-energy foods containing zinc and were found to consumer lower levels of folate, which is essential for preventing neural tube defects in babies.
Stressed out women tended to eat fatty snacks and carbohydrates, which could contribute to weight gain, while anxious women tended to consume lower amounts of vitamin C.
Weight gain during pregnancy has been linked to diabetes and higher rates of caesarean section.
Women who felt agitated as a result fo their pregnancy ate less meat, thus lowering the intake of proteins essential for the development of their baby.
Most of the women had lower levels of vitamin C, which is essential for tissue repair, bone and wound healing, healthy skin and helps the body fight infection.
Doctor Jorge Lense from Florida Hospital in Orlano, said: "I think the important thing is for physicians to understand that when they look at their patients and their counseling about nutrition is to look not just at the what the patients' choices are of the food but other underlying motivations for their food choices - and looking to their family dynamics and their social support systems as well."


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Russell Simmons is at the centre of a media storm after releasing a 'Harriet Tubman sex tape' during the launch of his new All Def Digital YouTube Network.
The controversial tape, which appeared online earlier this week, reimagined how the civil rights icon may have freed so many slaves.
The three-minute clip shows Tubman luring her white plantation owner into bed to have sex with her while another slave hides in the closet with a camera to blackmail the "master," so that she can free the slaves.
Minutes after it was uploaded, the sex tape parody had the internet riled.
One unimpressed viewer said: "I wonder what these people be thinking sometimes. I mean really who really thought this would go over well. As actors why would you even want to play these roles. I'm not really surprise it came from Russell Simmons."
Singer John Legend tweeted: "Harriet Tubman?? Say it ain't so, @UncleRUSH"
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) called the video a desecration of the legendary abolitionist's memory.
In the wake of the backlash, Simmons removed the video and issued a public apology.
"When my buddies from the NAACP called and asked me to take down the Harriet Tubman video from the All Def Digital YouTube channel and apologize, I agreed," the founder of the hip-hop label Def Jam said.
"I'm a very liberal person with thick skin and it's hard to offend me. My first impression of the Harriet Tubman piece was that it was about what one of the actors said in the video, that 162 years later, there's still tremendous injustice.
"And Harriet Tubman outwitting the slave master, I thought that was politically correct. Silly me. I guess I'm older now and instead of fighting for one piece of content, I can understand why so many people are upset. I have taken down the video.
"I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry."
His apology comes hours after he described the video as the "funniest thing I've ever seen" in a tweet to his 2.8 million followers.
The Harriet Tubman Sex Tape was the first in a series of history-themed comedy sketches planned on the channel.


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Marchesa to Design NFL T-Shirt Collection
Marchesa's Georgina Chapman Teams Up With the NFL For a Fashion Collaboration — Random or Totally Awesome?
Marchesa's Georgina Chapman might be known for her gorgeous, ultradecadent gowns, but come Fall, get ready to see the designer's sportier side. Georgina Chapman has teamed with the NFL to design a limited-edition collection of t-shirts for the league debuting at the New York Giants/Dallas Cowboys season opener game (sometime around Sept. 5). It's a definite departure from the tulle and sequin-embroidered confections we're used to seeing from Chapman, but with the industry's current obsession with sport chic designs, maybe it's not so random after all? Details on pricing or styles are still under wraps, but tell us what you think: are you excited about Georgina's upcoming fashion collaboration with the NFL?


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What would your clients answer to this question? Are you game enough to ask them? Or is there an elephant in the room?
How would an outsider see it? As an Accountant you have spent many years learning your craft. It probably started with a Uni Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Business Studies.
You may have studied part time and had excellent on-the-job training from senior members of the profession. In fact, you have spent your whole adult life honing your skills, just so you can be "second best".
You probably spend all your available time tending to the compliance needs of your clients so that you just don't physically have time to offer them additional services.
Enter the Business Coach. He probably comes from outside the Accountancy profession. He has bought a franchise, got some marketing training, and is knocking on your clients' doors.
He is not qualified to offer compliance services. He is not even interested in offering compliance services. Why would he be when he can come in and take the cream? The parts that the Accountant is too busy to provide.
Sounds like the easy road to the top, if you ask me.
When you look at it that way, maybe Business Coaches have outsmarted Accountants. Whose fault is that? The Government for increasing the compliance burden? NO, it is our fault as Accountants for becoming complacent.
How do you think Business Coaching as a profession came into being? Someone saw a need that wasn't being met, and met it. It's that simple. Accountants were not meeting their clients' needs, other Accountants were also too busy to attract clients away from their competitors. So, as a profession, Accountants became complacent.
This created a perfect opportunity for a predator to attack the industry. And the Business Coach was born. The Business Coach now does the quality "high impact" advice, while the Accountants fight over the compliance work.
Round 1 to the Business Coach.
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Google now remembers your parking location through Google Map
Google has announced a new feature which will help Google map users to remember the location of their car once they have parked it. Mostly when there is a large parking location then we forget where we have parked our car. Now Google map will remember the location of your car with its new feature.
The feature is available for both android and iOS devices.
If you are an iPhone user and your phone is connected to your car via Bluetooth then Google Maps will tag the location of your vehicle on the map once you disconnect it.
And if your iPhone is not connected with the Bluetooth of your car then you can do this manually. For this, you just have to open the app and then tap on the blue location dot and select "Set as Parking Location." This will add the location of your car into the map.
For android it is also simple, as you will reach your destination, you can launch the maps app through your phone. For android same method would be used just like iPhone to activate the app.
With the passage of time, Google will enhance its features. This is really a great job done by Google which will aid users to access their parked car easily.
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21st April 2018 @ 18:00 - 23:00
World Wide Weird presents: BEYOND THE DOOR + THE ANTICHRIST at The King & Queen, Foley Street (21 APR 18:00):
This month we have a double bill of Italian Exorcism. Both films were part of the mini genre filone (streamlet) of Exorcism themed films following the smash sucess of the US Exorcist.
However both films are really entertaining and in typical Italian style fly in very different directions to the excellent, but comparitively stuffy, conventional Hollywood film.
The Antichrist in particular is very well made technically and features a stellar cast and very strong central performance.
WARNING neither film is for the squeamish or fainthearted!
As always the screening will be absolutely FREE. However we will be collecting donations for Macmillan Cancer Nurses and Prostate Cancer Research.
Seating is LIMITED to 40 and is on a first come first served basis.
6.00PM 'Beyond the Door' (1974)
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My latest challenge was to develop a process to deploy a predefined infrastructure model, simple network with 3 nodes, in a consistent and repeatable fashion. However, this model needed to be deployed in every flavor type with different disk configurations.
Basically a customer wanted a repeatable mechanism to performance test the different node flavors at scale.
We could simply build on the previous HEAT examples and write a massive YAML template that contains the required infrastructure. However, this is prone to errors, difficult to debug and not very efficient or flexible.
What we need is to separate the static and dynamic infrastructure components – define a template that matches the static components and allows the dynamic components to be passed as parameters. Any coders out there will be familiar with the DRY code principle, Don't Repeat Yourself – the same applies here.
As we were deploying into a project with existing infrastructure I also passed some of these details into the heat stack as input parameters – e.g. routerId, kpName
The basic infrastructure template looked like this :
Now that we have our Infrastructure as Code, how do we deploy it at scale whilst changing the input parameters? Well, this is where the 'API Economy' comes to the forefront. Fujitsu K5 is based on OpenStack which is an API first platform – in English rather than marketing this effectively means that the platform can be driven 100% through API only interaction….still confused? I get to use more code!
I can send the heat template above along with the different sets of parameters to K5's orchestration engine using a python script which will send the data to the orchestration endpoint.
The advantage that you have here is that the entire process is now defined in code – and this can easily be version controlled which helps to guarantee consistent deployments.
The complete version of this solution can be checked-out here: https://github.com/allthingsclowd/Fujitsu_OpenStack_K5_Heat_Cookie_Cutter
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders:
FMC Corporation's 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 2 p.m. ET at the FMC Tower at Cira Centre South, 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.
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FMC was incorporated in Delaware in 1928.
FMC continues to be an active participant in the American Chemistry Council and is in conformance with the requirements of its Responsible Care Program. FMC has recently been recommended for recertification of the Responsible Care Management System for our headquarters office. Four of our manufacturing sites have been certified and a fifth has been recommended for certification. For additional information on our Responsible Care program, go to www.fmc.com.


text: Suppose a man loves a woman; he wishes to have her all to himself and feels extremely jealous about her every movement; he wants her to sit near him, to stand near him, and to eat and move at his bidding. He is a slave to her and wishes to have her as his slave. That is not love; it is a kind of morbid affection of the slave, insinuating itself as love. It cannot be love, because it is painful; if she does not do what he wants, it brings him pain. With love there is no painful reaction; love only brings a reaction of bliss; if it does not, it is not love; it is mistaking something else for love. When you have succeeded in loving your husband, your wife, your children, the whole world, the universe, in such a manner that there is no reaction of pain or jealousy, no selfish feeling, then you are in a fit state to be unattached and called a true lover.


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A Diet for After Your Gallbladder Has Been Taken Out
Surgeons perform an open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ that sits atop the liver along the upper right side of the body. Conditions that may call for gallbladder removal surgery include gallbladder inflammation, gallstones in the bile duct or in the gallbladder itself and pancreatic inflammation affecting normal gallbladder function. Although no specific diet for post-gallbladder removal existed at the time of publication, some physicians and registered dietitians recommend patients adhere to certain dietary guidelines to avoid diarrhea and intestinal discomfort after the surgery.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Post-Surgical Repercussions
Your liver secretes bile, a digestive fluid that helps break down ingested fats. The gallbladder normally stores and releases bile when necessary to assist fat digestion. After gallbladder removal surgery, the liver continues to secrete bile and release it into the small intestine. The absence of the gallbladder can cause bile release to become erratic, which in turn can provoke pain, discomfort and diarrhea after meals, especially high-fat meals.
Recommended Dietary Strategy
Patients post-surgery are advised to consume small meals throughout the day to help the body through the transition from relying on the gallbladder to assist digestion. This might ensure better bile transfer, according to registered dietitians Katherine Zeratsky and Jennifer Nelson of MayoClinic.com. Consuming small meals throughout the day encourages the body to create smaller amounts of bile at one time. Avoid caffeinated beverages such as soda, greasy foods and very sweet foods, which can lead to diarrhea after gallbladder surgery.
Recommended Fat Intake
Patients are advised to avoid high-fat foods such as fast food, fat-laden gravies and sauces and fried foods. These foods can overtax bile production. Minimize bile production by eating foods with 3 grams fat or less per serving. Although you need to read nutrition labels to be certain of a food's fat content, well-known low-fat foods include:
- fat-free ice cream
- plain low-fat yogurt
- extra-lean ground beef
- egg whites
- trimmed pork loin
It is wise to take a probiotic supplement every day to better manage discomfort and pain associated with gallbladder removal surgery, writes Dr. David Katz on Oprah.com 12. Katz is a nutrition expert and director of Yale's University's Prevention Research Center. Katz says the beneficial bacteria in probiotic supplements can help the body better digest food.
Do not use a post-gallbladder removal surgery diet on your own. Speak to your doctor about incorporating this diet into your recovery regimen before adopting it to prevent food-related complications resulting from your surgery.
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Establishing a Presence in the Philippines
Foreign companies are only permitted to invest in certain sectors, as other sectors are either closed to foreign investment, or subject to certain investment restrictions. Examples of restricted investment are provided below, but it is advisable to refer to Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL) for full details – the 10th list was amended in May 2015, with amendments limited to once every two years.
|No foreign ownership
|Ownership of between 20-40%
|Mass media
|Retail trade enterprises with less than US$2.5 million invested
|Exploration, development and utilisation of natural resources
|Practising certain professions (e.g. pharmacy, law, radiology)
|Operation of public utilities and private lands
|Manufacture, repair, stockpiling and/or distributing of nuclear weapons, biological, chemical and radiological weapons and anti-personal mines
|Contracts for the supply of materials, goods and commodities to government owned or controlled corporation, company, agency or municipal corporation
|Manufacture, repair, storage and/or distribution of products and/or ingredients requiring Philippine National Police or Department of National Defence clearance
In the Philippines, there is the Anti-Dummy Law which penalises those who violate foreign equity restrictions and evade nationalisation requirements. It prohibits dummy or proxy arrangement to accomplish a transaction not allowed under Philippine law.
How to Establish a Presence
Numerous agencies regulate business registration and the indicates that it takes on average 28 days to start a business in the Philippines, ranking the country 171st out of 190 economies in that category.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the primary agency for administering the registration and operation of domestic corporations under the Corporation Code. The table below provides an overview of the different methods that a Hong Kong company can adopt and establish itself in the Philippines. However, it is also recommended that the following guides are also read for further information:
- Steps in securing business permits (Board of Investment)
- Guide on Investment Laws (Board of Investment)
|Registration procedure
|Corporation (stock or non-stock)
|Sole Proprietor
|Registration with:
|Representative Office
|Regional/Area Headquarters
|Regional Operating Headquarters
Upon registration, all companies must comply with the Philippines' accounting standards (Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, which are IFRS with limited modifications) and must present Audited Annual Financial Statements and an Annual Return. These must be filed with the BIR and SEC.
Business Incentives
The Philippines offers a number of incentives to encourage investment in specific areas, and Hong Kong companies may be able to take advantage of these incentives. The Investment Priority Plan (IPP) details the investments in which incentives are available [latest IPP 2017]. To benefit from these incentives, a Hong Kong company is required to register with the relevant organisations, and a full list of these organisations can be found on the Government's Invest in Philippines website. The key organisations to be aware of however, are:
- Board of Investments (BOI) – provides incentives to companies independent of their locations within the Philippines.
- Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) – provides incentives to companies located in special economic zones to promote investments in export-oriented manufacturing and service facilities.
The incentives offered are similar under the BOI or PEZA with fiscal and non-fiscal benefits available as follows:
The BOI offers incentives to companies in the following projects:
- Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
- Electronics Industry
- Renewable Energy
- Shipbuilding
A Hong Kong company can register for BOI incentives through the BOI website, with the turnaround time of around 5-21 days. However, certain conditions must be met, which vary depending on whether the company established is export orientated or focused on the domestic market.
|Company is export orientated
|Domestic market
Economic activities eligible for investment are detailed on the PEZA website and include export manufacturing, IT service export, tourism and logistics and warehouse services. Registration for PEZA incentives is submitted through a PEZA application form, which is evaluated and reviewed by the PEZA board. The turnaround time varies and is dependent on the availability of the PEZA board. Before making registration, companies should ensure they are eligible and the following conditions must be met:
- 100% export regardless of ownership
- If selling to the domestic market, the company must obtain approval from PEZA, with sales to the domestic market pay mostly limited to 30% to 50%
- Located in the special economic zones
A Practical Guide to Doing Business in the Philippines
- Regulatory Environment
- Establishing a Presence
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Staff Recruitment
- Tax Considerations
- Import/Export Procedures
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Strapless dresses are a quintessential fashion choice for weddings, galas and, of course, a teen girl's prom. After finding that perfect strapless frock, all that's left to complete a formal outfit is a little bit of accessorizing. Styling a strapless dress with on-trend jewelry is easy, because a strapless number is the ideal canvas for virtually any type of neck adornment. From multi-layered strands to stones and baubles, the right statement-making necklace for your daughter's big night is just a shopping trip away.
Jeweled Statement Necklaces
A neutral-toned strapless dress -- think white, black or silver -- gains richness and a pop of color when paired with a large costume-jeweled necklace. Pick a piece that interweaves a metallic, like gold, with eye-catching faux stones. For example, a black satin ball gown takes on an elegant appearance with an emerald or sapphire-blue colored necklace, while a silver strapless dress is perfectly complemented by amethyst stones. Stick with crystals and jewel tones to keep the look sophisticated -- perfect for a prom princess.
Multi-Layered Strands
A strapless gown in bright fuchsia, yellow or tangerine doesn't necessarily require additional color in the mix. Layers of chains -- gold, silver, pewter, graphite or even a mix of all of the above -- infuse edginess into the overall look. If you'd like to add extra interest, a combination of chains with dainty stones, like lightly colored Lucite, is a way to incorporate a drop of color and bring an added element to a basic multi-chain look.
Bib Necklaces
For a "notice me" necklace, search no further than a bib. A bib necklace -- a large, thick piece of at least three rows of beads, pearls or stones with a single-chain neck attachment -- is the height of drama. Multi-colored baubles, antique metals and gems, or mineralized stones are all building blocks of these high-fashion pieces. Because such a necklace speaks volumes on its own, pair it with a dress that isn't too busy. Choose from a multitude of light-hued, solid-colored strapless gowns -- think a muted green, pastel pink, ivory or black -- and rock it with a bib necklace for trend-setting glam.
Simple Pendants
When a dress is heavily sequined, stoned or beaded, or incorporates a graphic print with intricate style elements, keep the jewelry simple. Choose a delicate, single-strand chain with a drop pendant. Wear it long -- past the strapless dress line -- for a more casual, trend-setting look. Or have it hit an inch above the material of your strapless dress and rest on your chest for a sweet, feminine vibe. Play with both chain and pendant colors. For example, a rose-gold metal chain and a pink crystal drop looks striking if your gown is a vibrant mix of black, purple and pink. Or, pick an all-silver chain with a black or clear crystal pendant if you're wearing a black sequined gown.
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The patent-pending Conexiom solution was created by ecmarket, a cloud solutions developer. We're committed to offering the most advanced solutions to our customers. Over the past fifteen years, hundreds of manufacturers and distributors have turned to us and now rely on our technology to automatically process orders and invoices they receive from their customers and suppliers. Each year, millions of orders and invoices representing billions of dollars in transactions are automatically processed by our solutions.
Our Vision
Our agile solutions and dedication to cost-effective and simple systems strengthen business relationships and empower our customers.
Our Promise
We will continue to develop leading edge technology to meet our customers' needs and remain at the forefront of one-on-one collaboration and support.
Our Mission
By transforming manual entry into an automated process for our customers, we help them to achieve a new standard in growth, productivity, profitability and establish a new standard in customer service
Meet the Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings a proven track record of experience, execution, and vision to ecmarket and its initiatives.
Brent Halverson
Mike Fisher
Ian Braby
Earl van As
Mark Toffoli
Will Anderson
Jennifer Woudstra
John Yau
Our Board of Directors
Our board of directors are technology veterans, as both investors and operators, with a passion for company building.
Hollie Haynes
Brent Halverson
As President and Chief Executive Officer of ecmarket, Brent leads the overall strategic direction of ecmarket and is responsible for developing the business plan and driving success in all areas of the business including product, finance, support, services, sales, and operations. Brent brings over 20 years of senior management experience in product management, finance, operations, and research and development in the high-tech industry. Prior to joining ecmarket, Brent was President and Director of Multiactive Software Inc., where he led the strategic direction and growth of the company worldwide.


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Work more hours and earn less money
One of the common misconceptions about people in business is that they earn loads of money and work only a handful of hours. And, that is true for some.
However, it's often the case that nothing could be further from the truth if you run a small business
In fact, large numbers of people who own and operate their own small business often earn much less than their employees and almost always work considerably longer hours.
The problem in a business is that despite how much money the company brings in it's usually the staff and the bills that get paid first. In today's competitive business world it can mean that after wages and other bills have been paid what's left might not be a great deal at all.
The reason this post came about is because I heard a rugby teammate of mine who runs a small business complaining about the fact that his staff have earned more than he has lately. He even went so far as to suggest that he'd earn more taking stuff out of skips and selling it for scrap or on eBay (not a bad idea, come to think of it).
So the next time someone suggests that people who run small businesses are all rolling in it, bear in mind that for many it's just not the case. Most people who are self-employed often work more hours and earn less money than those with a full-time job.
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