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How Coca Cola Trademarked Their Brand
I am going to share with you the story of how Coca-Cola trademark their brand.
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If there is a lesson about growing a strong brand and doing it the right way, it's Coca-Cola! They filed their first trademark application in 1892. This was the year when they were selling nine drinks a day. I call it a lemonade stand with a dream. They knew that if they were to build this business into something that matters, they have to do a few things. They had to incorporate a business. They had to protect the recipe and they had to protect their brand. And that's exactly what they did. They built a really strong foundation for building Coca-Cola into what it is today.
Interestingly, the only type of intellectual property that can last in theory forever. You can renew it and renew it and renew it and renew it and that's what they've been doing since 1892. They've been renewing the same trademark registration they got all the way back then. And right now, their brand itself just a brand alone is worth over seventy billion dollars. Not their factories, not their merchandise, not the drinks, not their way of delivery. None of it. Just the brand itself is worth over seventy billion dollars.
If that's not the lesson of what you can do with a brand, I don't know what is. And you may not become as big as that, I understand that your brand may not last for several hundred years, but there's still a lesson. Because we as entrepreneurs, we should look up to those who became really successful. And like I said, they started really small. A lemonade stand with a dream. If you can't emulate them now, that's okay. Try to emulate them when they were small and see what became of them. And really, if you plan to stay small, if you don't dream of building your business into something that matters, you got no place running a business. You're not an entrepreneur. You just got yourself a job because nobody else wanted to hire you.
And yes, that could take you day in and day out. But really, you only have one life. You're spending all your time working on your business. Might as well build something that matters. And for that, you need a brand. You need a brand that you own. You need a brand that you protect. I hope this story inspires you not just to trademark your brand, but look at your business at something that's going to grow.
I've heard this recently, I love this analogy, you can build your business as a pet or you can build your business as a child, as a baby. And the problem is a lot of business owners that treat their businesses as pets. Year in year out, their business is the same. It may grow a little bit but it may grow older. But it doesn't really evolve, it doesn't really grow. Right, a pet is a pet. It doesn't grow independent. It doesn't grow into its own powerhouse.
Whereas, when you treat your business as a child, yes initially it's a baby. Right, you have to do whatever it takes to grow it. But then, several years later, what happens, they become independent. They start thinking on their own, they start doing things on their own and then they grow and more. And then they become smarter than you. They do things that you have no idea people could do. That's what having a real entrepreneurial mindset is all about. You're supposed to build something that's going to become bigger than you. You're supposed to build something that's going to become greater than you. And like I said, this Coca-Cola story, that's what it empowers you to do.
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Improving Your Breastfeeding Experience With A Simple Clip Under The Tongue Or Lip
Taking care of a newborn is both exciting and exhausting. Breastfeeding is one aspect of newborn care that makes it so exhausting, because an infant needs to eat so frequently and is still learning so much about the world. If you are having trouble breastfeeding and haven't been able to find a solution, a simple procedure under your baby's tongue or lip could help your baby make significant breastfeeding improvements:
Lip Tie Surgery and Tongue Tie Surgery
Don't let the word "surgery" scare you. Lip tie and tongue tie surgery, both referred to as a frenectomy, are very minor surgeries. It may surprise you, however, that the same professional does not perform both procedures. Lip tie surgery is performed by a pediatric dentist (because lip ties affect future teeth placement), and tongue tie surgery can be performed by an ear, nose, and throat specialist such as Christopher M. Shaari, MD.
Pediatric Dentist
A pediatric dentist uses either a laser or scissors to loosen the tissue, or frenulum, that connects the lip to the upper jaw so that the baby has the freedom of movement to latch properly when breastfeeding. Lasers may sound extreme for a newborn but are actually a more recent, cleaner way of completing this procedure. Either method does not require anesthesia, so you can rest easy that this procedure will not be harmful to your baby and will only require up to one week of minor recovery.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist
An ENT also uses either a laser or scissors to perform a frenectomy. Because the tongue is harder to hold still, it is easier to use scissors for a quick snip of the restricted tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. No anesthesia is required and the procedure literally takes less than one minute with virtually no recovery process.
A better breastfeeding experience
A baby's lip creates a proper seal when latching for breastfeeding and a baby's tongue creates a wave-like movement that pulls the milk from the breast. Any extra thickness or tightness of one or both frenulums will definitely cause latch and milk transfer problems that can eventually lead to:
- loss of your milk supply
- poor infant weight gain
- colicky infant behavior from gas or hunger caused by poor eating technique
Once the lip and tongue are able to move freely, your baby can start to:
- latch properly,
- create proper suction, and
- transfer milk more efficiently.
After your baby receives a frenectomy, give your baby time to adjust to this newfound freedom of movement. Ask the pediatric dentist or ENT about proper care of your infant post-procedure. Once your baby relearns how to eat the proper way, your breastfeeding experience should improve dramatically, and your relationship with your baby will also become sweeter.
To find out if getting lip tie and/or tongue tie surgery for your baby could improve your breastfeeding experience, consult an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, or IBCLC, for proper diagnosis of a lip or tongue tie. Most pediatricians do not acknowledge these conditions unless they are very serious. Getting a recommendation from an IBCLC, combined with consent from a pediatric dentist or ENT, can encourage your insurance to cover this procedure and make it more affordable for you.

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It usually symbolizes anger and confusion that comes about in times of change. If nothing is changing in your life, it may be a clue that a change is needed or that you want to change internally. Fighting with strangers usually represents an internal struggle. Fighting with familiar people may be an extension of daily life and a reflection on your relationship with them.


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I must admit that one of my biggest flaw is that I indulged a little too much when it comes to pampering myself. This is especially important when I work in quite a stressful industry, and what with the wedding in both countries coming right up, all I find myself wanting by the end of the day is some personal time to relax and chill. Thus, the constant need on buying therapeutic stuff such as masks, candles and anything to do with aromatherapy to escape from the daily hustle and bustle.
One of my long time interest is in essential oils. Not only do they smell fantastic and absolutely comforting, they can easily bring their unique healing properties to every cell of the body be it through your sense of smell or massaging. Traditionally used to help ease muscular aches and pains, improve circulation and ease sinus congestion. They are now also known to have a positive effect on the skin! By penetrating into the deeper layers to encourage the process of cellular renewal, enhance blood circulation and help problems such as acne, eczema and ageing skin; the problem now lies in, where do I get a good one?
Aromatherapy Associates is an online exclusive brand that was recently launched in Sephora.sg, so you wouldn't be finding it in any Sephora stores at the moment. What you may not know about this brand is that it actually have been around in UK for 30 years (31 this year) and is hand blended with only the finest natural ingredients. As compared to other bath and shower oils in the market, Aromatherapy Associates actually contains 30% essential oil, making it most potent and effective in the market!
The brand actually started out in luxury and boutique spas around the world before they eventually venture into the consumer market, offering a huge variety of products from bath and body products right down to skincare for specific needs (I'm so aiming the facial oils next)! This explains why today's intimate session was set around The Fullerton Spa – Aromatherapy Associates latest venture.
After explaining the brands history and products to me, Lynsey proceeded to have me filling up this consultation form to better understand what was my current need in this session. She then proceeded to narrow it down to 3 main oils that she felt will be best suited for me.
Smelling my 3 choices and having to narrow them to one was much harder than I thought! But what I've learnt from Lynsey was that when in doubt, pick the one that smells the strongest to you – cuz that's your body way of telling you what it needs most. No surprise that mine was De-Stress Muscle.. Blended from the intensely warming and easing powers of rosemary, black pepper, lavender and ginger to de-stress your body after spending too long in one position or after too much physical activity. Sounds apt hey!
The second oil that I almost choose was Inner strength. Formulated with a unique blend of rose, clary sage, frankincense and cardamom essential oils combined with skin conditioning jojoba and peach kernel oils to help leave skin smooth whilst inspiring a sense of positivity.. This is a very unique blend created by the lady behind Aromatherapy Associates, Geraldine Howard, to help her get through tough times when she was ill. Although this would also be her final blend before she passed on, it's worthy to note that 10% of the Inner Strength range proceeds will be donated to her chosen charity, Defence Against Cancer.
This being my first time stepping into a hotel spa (in Singapore), I was definitely soaking in this virgin experience. Everything was so elegant and thoughtfully set up in The Fullerton Spa, I wished I could stay inside forever! Or at least making it a weekly tai-tai hideout~
My sweet haven that I never had wanted to leave. I have been having a rather stiff shoulder as of late, and the hours spent crunching numbers sure didn't help alleviate the situation. We started the session by breathing in the mind-calming frankincense oil to unwind, followed with my feet being cleansed with heated mitts – now that's a first! My masseur then proceed to knead my achy back with De-Stress Muscle Massage Oil. The whole experience was so relaxing and nurturing, my only complain was that it ended too quickly, I wanted more!!
One tip I've learnt from Lynsey was to pick the very essential oil that you have chosen on your spa treatment for home use. As our brain tend to connect certain scent to certain memorable events, picking the same essential oil and using it at home will help further relax you as you get reminded of the relaxing time spent there. Interesting isn't it?!
If you are new to this brand, The Aromatherapy Associates Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection is perfectly ideal to try the lovely oils, without having to commit to the full size straight off. The set itself contains 9 3ml glass vials, and you are recommended to use half a bottle at one time, roughly 18 uses out of each set. A different bottle for every mood and occasion, each oil is a therapeutic oil with a different treatment and experience including Revive Morning, Revive Evening, Support Equilibrium, Support Lavender & Peppermint, Relax Light, Relax Deep, Support Breathe, De-Stress Muscle and De-Stress Mind.
Using these bath oils is simple. If you are running a bath, simply pour half a bottle in before soaking until you "pruned". If you are using it as a shower oil, apply it on your dry body and let it sit on for approx 3-5 minutes. So go around on your nightly routine, remove your makeup, don some facial mask, before washing the body oil off. Although it feels too precious to leave the oil on for such a short period of time, Lynsey has advised us that 3 minutes is more than sufficient time for the benefits of the essentials oils to be absorbed by our body and into our bloodstream!
So if you are having a rough day, go pamper yourself a little. Get a massage, or simply treat yourself to some aromatherapy at all, there's nothing more fitting than creating a sanctuary for the soul to get you through. x
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It was the third week of the fall semester. I was teaching two courses, and I'd already been absent twice. I was trying to figure out how to carry my book bag.
A few months earlier, I flunked a genetic test and learned that I inherited a mutant protein from my father. He was 44 when he died. I was 45 and healthy by conventional cardiovascular measures, so the first symptom would probably be my sudden death.
I opted for an implanted defibrillator. As a bonus, I was given a staph infection. In September, I puffed up, my surface temperature soared and an emergency explant surgery (the defibrillator was contaminated) left me once again at risk of sudden death. In a few months, the doctors would stuff another device into me — which also had to be yanked out (product recall). But for the moment, I just had a hole in my chest, a catheter sticking out of my forearm and a month's supply of syringes and antibiotics. I couldn't use either hand for lifting.
For one week, illness trumped every topic. Even the visiting nurses started dropping hints like, How about those Red Sox? My partner, Peter, offered to sling my bag over my shoulder and get me out of the house.
I occasionally shoved myself aside to think about Binny, the sister of a friend. I met her only once, but I was bowled over by her spirit. Binny's own adventures in medicine culminated in a heart transplant — and she became one of the first transplant survivors to bear a child. Then her second heart failed, and her only hope was another heart and everything that surgery entailed. While I was in a hospital in Boston, Binny was in a hospital in New Hampshire, choosing not to undergo another transplantation. She died.
Peter was recalibrating my injection schedule so I wouldn't have to shoot up on campus when I said, Binny.
Peter nodded.
I said, It's hard to say if she chose to die, or if she chose her life. Peter didn't say anything.
I said, I know I can't imagine what she endured, but I think I got a little taste. It's intolerable, and yet you can tolerate it. That's what I learned. But tolerance is a failure to respond. And if you don't respond to most of what you feel, what makes you know you are alive?
I could not articulate exactly what I knew, but I was certain I knew it.
I drove to campus, parked and grabbed my bag. I felt a sting in my arm near the catheter. To get the book bag on, I knelt beside the car and looped the strap over my shoulder. When I stood up, I was sweating.
Students streamed by. Maybe it was the expectant air they gave off, or maybe cooler weather was blowing in, but the breeze dried me out. I looked up at the true-blue autumn sky through the limbs of a midlife maple, its still-green leaves quivering like jazz hands, and I didn't think, I just said, Oh, Binny.
Maybe life is not a lesson, or maybe I am a bad student, but I knew nothing but how sweet it is to catch an unexpected breeze.
I was early to class. One young man was there to watch me shrug off my bag. He said, I'm glad you're back.
I said, I'm happy you turned up again, too.
He smiled. He was wearing shorts. Maybe he'd had an accident, or maybe he'd also inherited his loss. Somewhere above the shin, most of one of his original legs was missing. He had a handsome steel prosthetic.
I said, Is that as good as it looks?
This one is good, he said, as if he'd had a few.
As class ended, I saw a former student. I waved her in. When we were alone, she said, Are you O.K.?
I said, I'm fine.
Oh, not your operation, she said. I mean the blood.
During class, I'd shoved the cuffs of my sweater past the catheter. A streak of dried blood ran from my elbow to my wrist. I remembered that jab of pain when I'd grabbed my bag. It's O.K., I said.
She said, Do you need a tissue?
I said, It's not bleeding now.
She seemed nervous, as if she were responsible for my well-being. I was sure she was going to offer to walk me to my car.
Anyway, she said, could you write a recommendation letter for me? No rush. It's for study abroad.
No rush.
I don't remember where in the world she wanted to go, but I do remember how happy I was to be there.


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Vet's Office Fun
Like many Americans, I own a pet. I'm a proud dog owner and do a lot for my dog. She was limping a bit over the past week so I made an appointment to take her to the vet. I called on Saturday and got an appointment for Monday at 11 AM. I was fairly impressed that I could get an appointment with relatively short notice. I got a confirmation call later that day and was all set to take her into the vet this morning.
I took her into the vet and waited in the waiting room. For some reason, whenever I go to this vet, the front is always hectic. Unlike in most doctor's offices, the people at the front desk of the vet aren't glued to their desk. Because they aren't glued, they are often no where to be found. I had to wait for a few minutes before one of them was around to check me in. Right after I was checked in, my dog and I were shown to an examination room.
The examination room was interesting. Firstly, there were no chairs whatsoever. The only chair like piece of furniture was a small bench in the corner. This small bench was not intended for adults, because almost no adult could comfortably sit on it. I could barely sit on it without falling off and I am fairly skinny.
Once the vet came in, he was friendly and helpful. They took my dog out to walk her around. They didn't really tell me what was going on until I asked, but they were friendly about it.
The vet came back with my dog and spoke to me for a while and then they left again to do blood work. I assumed it would only take a few minutes, but when he brought the dog back and left again, more than 10 minutes passed. He came in and said it would be another 7 minutes. It ended up taking about 20 minutes or so, which is longer than I expected.
The vet was an overall positive experience. They could have done these things, though:
- Have a more consistent check in procedure.
- Have a more comfortable place for humans to sit in the examination room.
- Keep customers in the loop about what's going on and how long things will take.
I'm still very happy with my vet and I am sure there are vets that are much worse. As long as my dog ends up feeling that, that's what matters.


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Thank you @patrick_digan for your clever solution. I was stumped on not using the summarize tool.
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Shadows of Valor is my debut medieval fiction. I love historical stories. In fact, medieval weapons are fascinating to me. There are five I like very much and try to implement into my stories.
- Crossbow: Easier to handle than the long bow. The arrows shot from it could penetrate metal armor. Though crossbows were considered by knights to be a "cowardly" weapon because it didn't require close-contact fighting, it was a most effective tool and one I would personally love to wield if I lived back then.
- Broadsword: A two-edged, 3-4 foot long sword favored by knights. It weighed between 3-5 pounds and was used in close-contact fighting. Coupled with the skill of the wielder, the sword could slice limbs or dismember heads in one stroke.
- Dagger: A simple weapon carried by just about everyone of every class. It was small and concealable. It's multi-use as a weapon or tool for hunting and even eating food place it on my list of essential blades to have.
- Flail/morning star/mace: These three weapons are quite similar to each other, all usually having some sort of spiked ball(s) on the end of a long handle, sometimes swinging from a chain as well. I added them because they just look really COOL and they look like they could do some serious damage.
- Trebuchet: I LOVE this awesomely massive weapon of destruction, the ingenious device made possible through the use of a counter weight mechanism. It was used in full effect well up to the point of gun powder being introduced into Europe in the mid-13th century. My favorite movie scenes using trebuchets come from the high fantasy "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" directed by Peter Jackson. Awesome!
What is SHADOWS OF VALOR about and how did I come to write it?
Overview: Taking place in 1300 A.D. England, The Shadow (aka Sir Calan), a knight-spy working under the direction of King Edward I, hunts down and arrests smugglers who defy the law and evade paying their taxes. The Shadow's duty is fueled by vengeance from a childhood experience against smugglers who used and murdered the innocent and poor. Dealing with society at its worst, The Shadow becomes cynical and struggles to reign in his desire to execute lethal justice before turning the perpetrators over to local authorities. He feels his soul turning black with hate in his continual fight against evil. A childhood acquaintance, Lady Elsbeth, enters his life years later, bringing light to his soul once again, but in an effort to keep his identity and duty secret, he must also deceive her. This creates distrust and uncertainty between them, not to mention her accepting another man as suitor. Smugglers infiltrate the castle and The Shadow must discover who they are before Elsbeth and others are hurt or killed.
I have always loved fantastical and historical stories about princesses, knights, pirates, Vikings, wizards, dragons, and anything adventurous in another time. I like to get lost in unknown worlds . . . places I don't experience everyday. I chose 1300 A.D. England because I liked the clothing styles and King Edward's wool tax that caused some people to smuggle their goods. This was a great backdrop for a story. I've always loved books, reading and watching good movies (especially historicals), so when a bunch of adventurous medieval scenes started invading my head, I thought those would make a good movie or story if coupled with a good plot. But could I really write a full-length novel? I'd never done anything like that before. So on a whim I jotted my ideas down and my first step to writing Shadows of Valor was taken.
Also drawn to the poems by Tolkien in "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," I also wrote ballads into my story and composed the written music for them. I've included a medieval recipe in the book as well. My publisher gave me the unique opportunity to compile two of my songs into a 2-minute score for my visual book trailer. I was flattered and elated to take part in it.
Shadows of Valor will be released September 7, 2013 through Jolly Fish Press. It can be ordered from any bookstore including Barnes and Noble and Amazon and will be available in hard cover, paperback and e-readers (including Kindle, Nook, and Kobo, as well as any tablet, smartphone, or computer). I'm excited over the release of Shadows of Valor, and I hope people will love the story and my music as much as I loved writing and composing it.
Thanks again, Jeff, for hosting a wonderful blog and allowing me to take up a small part of it. Best regards and wishes to you in all your writing adventures.
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Stenotic Nares in Bulldogs and
French Bulldogs
French Bulldogs
Bulldog Stenotic Nares (Nose Narrowing)
Bulldogs Stenotic Nares is only one manifestation of a bulldog airway condition which falls under "flat face" (brachycephalic syndrome). Others include Elongated Soft Palate, Everted Laryngeal Saccules, hypoplastic trachea, and other secondary issues such as excessively Swollen Obstructive Tonsil and larynegeal cartliages atrophy.
Stenotic Nares in bulldogs is defined as narrowed nostrils. This narrowing causes a restriction in the amount of air that can flow into the nostrils. The diagnosis of stenotic nares is usually made during the physical exam via a visual inspection. Stenotic Nares can, and should be surgically corrected in order to allow improved airflow through the nostrils. The procedure is performed by removing a wedge-shape piece of each nostril.
Stenotic Nares is more common in French bulldogs puppies then other bulldogs breeds. French Bulldog puppies with a mild case of stenotic nares will exhibit noisy breathing, especially with excitement, exercise, and stressful conditions, all of which increase the demand for oxygen. Most will snort when excited and snore when relaxed or asleep. Severely affected bulldogs will exhibit more pronounced airway noise, appear to tire easily with exercise, and may even collapse or faint after exercise. Symptoms can also include coughing, gagging, retching and vomiting.
V4B Bulldog Stenotic Nares Maintenance
When it comes to brachycephalic airway syndrome, weight control is instrumental in proper bulldog care. Bulldogs with mild stenotic nares symptoms will often show improvement with controlled exercise practiced in combination with avoidance of hot or humid conditions and stress. For short term relief of airway inflammation or respiratory distress, anti-inflammatory medications, tranquilizers, cooling down and oxygen therapy can be helpful. It's important to note, however, that medical management of this condition does not correct the underlying anatomical abnormalities, but merely lessens the symptoms. Surgery is the treatment of choice for french bulldog and other bulldogs with stenotic nares, whenever the anatomic abnormalities interfere with the patient's breathing.
V4B Bulldog Stenotic Nares Rule of Thumb:
There is an abundance of research and strong clinical evidence that suggests that stenotic nares alone are likely to lead, to some degree, to the list of medical problems associated with the "Brachycephalic Syndrome". Thus, the earlier the nares are corrected, the better. Nares left untreated for a long period of time can lead to serious health problems. In addition, early correction of stenotic nares and elongated soft palate will significantly improve airway function and should prevent development of everted laryngeal saccules and other secondary airflow restrictive problems. The overall prognosis for patients depends upon how many anatomic abnormalities are present, and how soon they are corrected.
Due to the seriousness of bulldogs brachycephalic syndrome and the urgency of early intervention, I always discuss the syndrome during your bulldog very first visit, hopefully when your bulldog puppy is only a few weeks or months old. I will offer a vocal demonstration of the stridor/Stertor (breathing noise associated with the condition) and provide handouts with text and photos. For a definitive diagnosis of an elongated palate, everted saccules and other laryngeal abnormalities direct visualization of those structures would be necessary. This has to be done under some form of sedation in order to allow the insertion of a laryngoscope. The diagnoses of stenotic nares in french bulldogs is usually made during the physical exam via a visual inspection and Hypoplastic trachea is diagnosed based on radiographic findings.
The overall prognosis for english bulldogs, french bulldogs and other brachycephalic breeds and puppies depends upon how many anatomic abnormalities are present at the time of diagnosis and how soon they were corrected.


text: Have you ever slowed down to ask what comprises the cost of accepting a card, better known as the Discount Rate? Why does this cost vary from one transaction to the next? To understand best, I encourage you to step into the shoes of your valued customer, the consumer. The average American carries 4-5 bank issued cards in his or her wallet and utilizes them to finance transactions, expedite the transaction at the point of sale, and in many cases, to take advantage of the benefits these plastic cards give back. The consumer's choice as to which card to draw from his or her wallet is generally based upon the answer to one key question… "What's in it for me?" The list of incentives made available to the consumer by the card issuing banks is extensive. Ranging from signup bonuses and teaser introductory rates to cash back incentives and airline miles, consumers receive tremendous benefit from the issuing banks for their day to day purchases. Financing these incentives sounds like the issuing banks' problem, right? Not exactly. The largest component to PaySimple's competitive discount rate and merchant account is the cost of Interchange, which we collect from you via our discount rate and pay to the issuing banks, in large part to fund the consumer incentives I've mentioned. At the end of the day, there is very little that you can do as a small business owner to reduce your cost of credit card acceptance while continuing to satisfy your customers' need for choice. Just as you provide a breadth of products and services for your customers to choose from, I would encourage you to provide equal choice to them for their form of payment. The PaySimple Solution accepts all of the major card types and allows for alternative payment methods, such as ACH direct-debit, helping you to minimize your overall cost of payment processing. By allowing your customers to make payment with the credit card or other remittance type of their choosing, you're increasing their convenience. You will attract new customers to your business, build customer loyalty, and potentially increase your customers' average purchase amount. The impact on your net revenue growth will likely offset the variance in Interchange expense and yield maximum growth to your enterprise.


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Maryville College extended their win streak to six games on Wednesday afternoon, as the Scots downed USA South foe Piedmont College, 83-56.
MC followed a strong double-double of 14 rebounds and 13 points by Dante Hoppa, while Emier Bowman's 21 points led four Scots in double figures for the conference victory.
After trailing 8-5 early in the first half, Maryville found a 12-0 run that spurred the Scots' offense. Kaleb Estes bucketed a trey from a Joshua Brooks assists, before Danterrius Bray matched him off a Hoppa dish. Bray used an Estes pass to make it a trio of 3-pointers in a row for Maryville, while Emier Bowman would add the old-fashioned three-point play for a 19-10 MC lead.
The Scots would never look back from that point, extending their lead to as many as 20 in the first half. They would take a 42-24 lead to the locker room at the break.
Maryville shot a blistering 45.5 percent from the floor, as they connected on six treys at a 50-percent clip in the first 20 minutes. Bray was 3-for-3 from beyond the arc in the first half, while Estes added a pair of his own.
MC had 19 points off the bench during the first half.
Maryville College never let up, extending their lead to as many as 27 late in the game, before taking the 83-56 victory.
MC took advantage of 18 turnovers for Piedmont, creating 22 points. The Lions only mustered three points off 10 MC miscues.
Maryville (7-4, 3-1 USA South) saw Hoppa finish with 13 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals and a pair of blocks for a complete game. Bowman had 21 points, six rebounds, three blocks, two steals and an assist of his own, while Bray added 11 points on three 3-pointers.
Songster had 10 points and a pair of assists, while Joshua Brooks added eight points and four assists. Estes had six points and three assists, and Emauelle Garcia had five points. Jordan Griswould and Nick Clifton had four points each, as Trevor Gaines-Perry added one point.
Maryville shot 50.8 percent (31-of-61) for the game, as they made nine treys. The Scots shot 47.4 percent from long range, while going 60 percent (12-of-20) at the free-throw line.
Piedmont College (0-11, 0-5) shot 41.8 percent (23-of-55) for the game, as Maryville held them to two 3-pointersat a 13.3 percent rate. The Lions controlled the paint with 42 points in the paint and 11 second-chance tallies.
Marquise Lanier led the way with 13 points, two assists and two steals, while Jordan Foote added 12 points and four rebounds. Justin Quick had six points, as he led Piedmont with nine boards.
Maryville will look to continue their streak this weekend, as the Scots take to the road for a pair of conference matchups.
MC travels to Huntingdon College on Saturday, Jan. 5 for a 3 p.m. eastern, 2 p.m. central tip, before taking on LaGrange College at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6.


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Practice Areas
- General Liability/Surplus Risks
- Retail, Hospitality and Entertainment Facilities
- Architects and Engineers / Construction Liability
- Trucking and Commercial Transportation
- Professional Liability
- Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Defense
- Employment Practices Defense
- Environmental / Mass Tort / Class Action
- Health Care
- Products Liability
- Kentucky Court of Appeals
J.D., Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 2003
- Member National Trial Competition Team, 2002 - 2003
B.S., Xavier University, cum laude, 1996
Bar Admissions
- State of Ohio, 2004
- Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2004
- U.S. Court Of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 2005
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 2005
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2012
Serving clients' interests in a results driven fashion provides a balance of the parties' interests in litigation while serving our judicial system and the community. I am extremely proud of being able to continue to serve our Nation as a member of the Armed Forces while I maintain my practice of law.
John practices in Reminger's Fort Mitchell and Cincinnati offices. His legal practice focuses on trucking and transportation litigation, insurance matters, professional liability, premises liability, products liability, construction liability, directors and officers liability, and Kentucky workers' compensation. John has tried and mediated numerous cases with favorable results in all areas of his practice.
Before joining Reminger, John was an Active Duty Army Officer and served as a Clerk for the Kentucky Court of Appeals. John also served as the Risk Manager for Northern Kentucky University. He currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves who has served in Iraq and Kuwait in support of the global war on terrorism.
John has served as an adjunct instructor at Chase College of Law and has coached and mentored the Trial Advocacy Team in both state and national competitions. He has also instructed on appellate advocacy and legal writing.
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized as a Rising Star by Kentucky Super Lawyers Magazine
Salmon P. Chase-2013 Outstanding Alumnus of the Past Decade
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Past Active Duty Army Officer
-Currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves who has served in Iraq and Kuwait in support of the global war on terrorism
Salmon P. Chase College of Law Alumni Board
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Ohio State Bar Association
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American Bar Association
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- A. Roberts v. PBR Construction, LLCNovember 4, 2016, Plaintiff VerdictClermont
Defense of construction liability personal injury matter
- K. Park v. Wal-Mart StoresFebruary 18, 2014, Plaintiff VerdictU.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense of commercial premises liability personal injury claim (Walmart)
- K. Armstrong v. YRC WorldwideNovember 20, 2012, Defense VerdictKenton County, KY
Defense of trucking liability personal injury claim.
- White, et al. v. EMC Ins. Co.November 19, 2012, Defense VerdictBoone County, KY
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- Thomas Salamun v. DHL Express (USA) IncOctober 2, 2012, Motion for summary judgment based upon the up the ladder exclusive remedy pursuant to Kentucky's Worker Compensation ActBoone County, KY
Personal injury arising from employment as a pilot for a DHL Contract air cargo company
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Breach of contract for goods allegedly supplied and not paid for in Bowling Green, KY.
- Floyd Mays, Executor of The Estate of John MaysMay 1, 2012, Motion to dismiss for all defendants based upon the exclusive remedy of the Kentucky Worker's Compensation Act and the Up the Ladder Immunity defense for the General Contractor under the actBoyd Circuit Court
Wrongful death of an employee while during the course and scope of his employment as a laborer for a construction company conducting bridge construction on an Interstate
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- F.Farley v. Wal-MartFebruary 7, 2008, Finding For DefendantHamilton
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- Steward v. Gettysburg EstatesNovember 28, 2007, Finding For DefendantButler County
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- Ziegenbush v. Wal-MartMay 15, 2007, Finding For DefendantHamilton
Arbitration defense of property damage products liabiity claim.
- D. Leer v. Frisch's RestaurantJanuary 19, 2007, Award for DefendantButler County
Arbitration of adulterated food personal injury claim.
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- Civil Practice in State Court-Kentucky Bar Association New Attorney CLELexington, KY, January 24, 2014
- Kentucky's Workers Compensation Administrative ProceduresCorVel Corporation - Downers Grove, IL, October 10, 2013
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A Call and Response
How can we preach about servant-hood and make the best use of the readings to weave them into what we as Christians are called to do – namely through our baptismal covenant that we renewed a couple of weeks ago – and also by explaining how the Gospels relate to this calling? Throughout this season that began with the Feast of the Epiphany, we are being called to make some very big changes in our lives. It begins by announcing to the world that the almighty, the king of all, has finally been born. But perhaps more than an announcement, it calls us – and again I use the word "call" – calls us to respond to this announcement that the almighty is with us.
I have to comment here about the word "almighty." You see when we use the word almighty in the modern English context it sounds good but doesn't quite have the kick to it that the original Greek word 'Pantocrator' has. It entails more of a godly power of omnipotence rather than the earthly power of a mortal ruler. The Pantocrator is the One who has been, who is, and is to come. Speaking of Pantocrator, we have more than a few orthodox icons in our home, some we use for prayer and meditation, others we have displayed here and there as reminders throughout the day that God is with us.
One day back when I was attending the school of Christian Studies the class was at a church looking at some of the artwork and I noticed the icon of Christ the Pantocrator over on a shelf. I pointed it out to a few others who were around me and I said "I love this one, it really draws me in when I'm praying." And someone asked me if I knew what it was called. Now sometimes I get words mixed up and this was one of them because I responded "Yes, that's Christ Procrastinator!" Not missing a beat someone chimed in; "well, that explains why we haven't had the second coming yet!"
Pantocrator, almighty, Christ, King, the Lord; whatever term we use we have to understand that it's not merely a title. As I said, His arrival calls us to servant-hood, but at the same time we need to respond to that call. And that makes all the difference. Today we read about the responses from Simon who was to be Peter, his brother Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee, John and James. Last week we heard about Nathanael and Philip. The week before we even saw Jesus's response by being baptized. You might be saying, "Sure, all of these incidents show a call and people responded by saying yes." But it goes so much deeper than that. It requires us to do more than just say "yes." We're sitting here in church and hear the call to say the Nicene Creed, we respond by rolling right on through "I believe in God…" now what? The answer to "now what" is found right here in these gospel readings. Once we acknowledge the call and respond to it we should be as Samuel in last week's OT reading saying; "Here I am, Lord. Speak, for your servant is listening."
Peter, Andrew, John and James responded by setting down their nets, walking away from their boats, and yes; even walking away from a father and the family business. Nathanael and Philip have it revealed to them that they no longer have to read about Jacob watching angels ascending and descending. They will be shown the holiness of their own ground, and that heaven is here on earth if we know how to look for it. The story of the Magi has several responses within it; one being to follow a star, a light, a beacon that will guide them to the Messiah; another response is that once we've become aware of Christ in our lives, we need to turn and go a different way, a new direction, and avoid the King Herods that ruled our lives previously in this world. And when Jesus is baptized, he also responds by going a new direction; following the Spirit and venturing into a place unknown… the wilderness.
Yes, Epiphany is perhaps more about what we do with a revelation than the revelation itself! These lessons in the Gospels are here to guide us on the journey. But it won't do anyone one bit of good if we don't respond to them. Imagine if Peter, John, and James would have said, "Yeah, wow, that's cool. We'll be following you in just a minute, though. A cold front is moving in, those fish are going to be schooling together, let's get the nets loaded up and haul us in a big catch!"? For us it would be the same response as seeing the fish hatchery truck and follow it up the stream to see where it was going to stock. It wasn't that they acknowledged the call, it was that they acted upon this realization that something life-changing was available to them and they couldn't miss out on what lie ahead. They didn't allow the normal routine to get in their way and cause them to retreat to the normal way of doing business.
Now some people call that crazy. To watch others turn away from something that, to them, seems like a stable and rational way of living, and follow a stranger who showed up on the sea shore and watched you repair nets for a minute or two isn't normal. You know, I can imagine myself, standing in the middle of a stream on a beautiful day just made for fishing, trying different lures, taking my time, when someone walks down to the bank and says, "Hey friend, I saw you sitting under the dogwood tree earlier. You're a very spiritual kind of guy. I want you to come along with me right now." If anyone else around is watching, they surely would be guessing that that other guy is on drugs or just not right in the head, just knowing that I'd be out of the stream onto the opposite bank, leaving a trail of fishing tackle along the way! And imagine the shock on their faces if I waded over to him, dropped my vest and rod on the bank and started walking down the trail with him!
These are the kind of changes that happen when we truly have that epiphany – that true knowing – not just temporal, not just a passing thought – but the knowing that rattles from head to toe. The knowing that makes you turn away from what you are doing and points you toward something you never imagined before. There is excitement in it and something says "go for it!" My story of answering was confirmed for me one spring morning as we drove up route 15 to Lewisburg for classes. I was born with a rod and reel in my hand and rarely missed an opening trout day. We started driving past a large stream that hugged the road and there were numerous cars parked on the shoulder with people putting on fishing vests, hip boots and waders everywhere you looked. My first thought was "Wow, what a great day for fishing, I hope they have fun!" Perhaps the year before, not having reached the point of making a turn in a new direction I probably would have said "Dang, they're out there fishing and I'm stuck in this car going to some stupid class!" Yes, I did realize my new and different reaction and that made all the difference in the world, knowing that my focus was not on the old way of doing things.
That is just one type of call that we have when we realize the Christ, the Almighty, the King of All, the Lord, has been made known to us. And that's just one type of response. We all have our call – sometimes even more than one during any lifetime – and we need to respond. You may have a call to inquire on the needs of the hungry and homeless and plan a meal for them on a regular basis as some of you have done. You may have a call after hearing of some disaster and find out the victims need blankets, coats, socks, or water, and then plan on a way to collect these items and get them where they are needed. You may have a call to stand with the others on this altar every Sunday and serve Christ by helping set the table, serving others, and cleaning up. Or you may have been called to lay on hands and pray for the healing of the sick as we'll do here momentarily. I can't tell you what your call is, Mother Daphne can't tell you, and Father Ed couldn't tell me when I walked into his office eight years ago asking the question "How do I know if I'm called to be ordained?"
Sometimes, as are the cases in the gospels, the call is clear and distinct; "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people." Other times it may come in the form of a question; "Do you think you could find out where help is needed in the community during cold weather?" Either way, it requires a response and a change in direction. We can't go back to the old King Herods. We can't go back to sitting in a boat all day. We can't go back at this moment in time thinking we have the same resources as a church we had in the past. It's not saying we won't ever have that back, it's saying we need to face a new direction now. We can't go back, we need to go forward. As we look to the next few weeks of Epiphany, let us look at ways we may have been called to do more. Let us do it together as brothers and sisters in the body of Christ, and let us help each other through prayer and support, in finding out what things we need to leave behind and which ways we need to be going. And may we find all of those things by, with, and through Christ who is the one that calls us. Amen Peace! Deacon Pete
Citation: RCL; Year B, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany (Mark 1:14-20)
NOTE: An edited portion of this sermon was published here:
All Things New Again
"I am making all things new again." With these words from Revelation, the Lord has reaffirmed that creation is an ongoing event. He didn't say, "I'll go ahead and make some changes now" or "after this you're on your own," but He says "I am making…all things new…again" What comes out of the old, out of the used, out of the unwanted and yes, even out of things destroyed, something new is emerging and we need to take notice. In our times these events might not be as magnificent as rebuilding a temple or raising someone from the dead, but God is constantly at work renewing everything around us. Life goes on whether we pay attention to it or not. And just as in our day, in the times these books were written there was a great deal to pay attention to. Christianity was new and there were small sects forming everywhere the apostles went. And of course there was Paul who had just begun converting the Greeks to Christianity. Rome was keeping an eye and ear out for challenges to their dynasty. Many of those people who believed that Jesus was the Messiah were in disbelief that He even died the way He did, and could barely comprehend Him rising from the dead. And not only were they struggling with the idea that it could even happen, Luke tells us in his narrative in the Acts of the Apostles that even those who did believe, struggled with the thought of the Good News being intended for people outside of their own faith and culture. Because when someone who is different from you claims to have received and benefitted by the same blessings – without going through the customary rituals and trials that you have; well, we think something has to be very wrong with this. Still we find one of the most important events that helped make Christianity universal and indistinctive to cultures or countries right here in this text.
What had started out with one small group of Jews was now being made new and was spreading throughout the region. The stories of Jesus were being heard. The Holy Spirit was moving through the land. So it was only a matter of time before word reached out on the country roads apart from the villages and cities to these outsiders. I'm sure it was a tough decision for Peter who was given the vision and tasked with going to meet the Gentiles – and let's be reminded that the word Gentile means "people living in the country" – that they were just as worthy as those who celebrated the customs and lived by the laws of Moses. I know this Peter; right here would have been a bit more confused with the issue at hand in the vision. After seeing everything on the sheet that came down from heaven and being told "eat", I might have said, "finally! Pass the bacon and shrimp, please?" But as we know, the symbolism of the dietary restrictions being lifted meant those who didn't abide by these laws were also worthy, and so Peter makes the visit and sees first-hand what the power of the Holy Spirit can do. He knows at that moment what was being made new again and saw that the old covenant was no longer: a new one had been made in and through Christ. Who was Peter, to oppose what God had ordained and make his own determination as to who was worthy or not? This displayed the faith that Peter was noted for but it goes deeper than faith. It takes great courage as well. To see beyond our self-imposed boundaries and the boundaries established by governments, religions, and corporations, and see that others are truly worthy of these same gifts of the Spirit – and that we are all created by the same God – is a gift. It was this gift that allowed him to see how God was "making all things new."
This gift was also special because it carried with it hope that they were accepting these changes for the good, because there is always the chance that along with change come challenges and confrontations can escalate quickly in times of stress and trouble. Sudden change can create fear and for some, fear may be a constant factor in never dealing with new things.
So which direction do we turn when confronted with change? Do we walk in faith or turn away in fear? Do we condemn others and ignite violence? Or do we turn and face the situation head on? Can we honestly search out what we can to find the hope within the situation and seek out what God can make new again? In events such as the bombing at the Boston marathon we observed similar responses and types of thought. One response was to begin searching for reasons and profiling subjects that weren't even known, planning out retribution and how to get even. Yet another response showed the compassion of bystanders – rushing into the blast area, even before the smoke had cleared, to see what help they could provide to the injured. They assessed the situation, and used all their available resources to save lives. Peter's situation wasn't a bomb exploding, but it held the same tensions and contained similar attitudes when he returned from meeting with the Gentiles. New territory had been reached in communicating the work and words of Jesus with people outside of their group. Not only were they Gentiles, not only did he meet with them; but he ate with them as well. If you know anything about the care taken not to contaminate a kosher meal, you can understand how much of a shock this was to the disciples who had just heard the story. A meal was sacred and all Jewish faithful did what they could to follow the laws. There was finger pointing and probably some name calling. But Peter calms them with his explanation and they are beyond satisfied; they are silenced and awed by the result.
As the apostles and other disciples slowly began to accept others into their fold, we can begin to see the words of Jesus in John's gospel take shape within them. Something was being made new again. Jesus was gone from their sight, but His words were still fresh in the minds of His followers. "I give you a new commandment." He wasn't parting with the ways of Torah, but rather refreshing it. He wasn't destroying something old and useless, He was re-enforcing it. He wasn't denying anyone the love of God, He was multiplying it. And to this end, we have the answer to everything we need to know about how to handle every change we face. "Love one another." There's a story that the apostle John, who had lived longer than any of the others was in his final days, being cared for in Ephesus. As was the custom, when it came time for the sermon, John would be carried in on a mat where he would preach to the crowd. He always ended his sermon with the words "Love one another." As he became weaker and his strength began to fail the last several times they carried him out, all he said was "Love one another." After a few times of doing this, someone asked him, "John, why do you no longer speak the way you used to? Why do you keep reciting the same words over and over?" John replied, "Because I've come to realize that those are the only words that matter. Love one another."
And so as we leave here today and begin to think about the changes in our lives and around us – let us pray we understand that by being presented with changes, God is making all things new again. And may we also have the faith and courage to react and respond to God's actions with the only words that matter; "Love one another."
ref: 5th Sunday of Easter, RCL year C. Acts 11:1-18; Rev 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
Deacon Pete Gdula
Have You Been Formed?
I'm sure you've been asked if you've been "saved." Conversion is something the religious world holds as an end-all to being … well … "religious." It amazes some how anyone can possibly go about their lives not being sure whether heaven holds a place for them or not. We can wonder if perhaps part of the incursions made to us by zealous disciples is simply the other person's reflection of their own uncertainty. Yet genuine encounters with God most definitely abound. Many of us long for a hint of an epiphany such as this season represents. We ask; "How will God be revealed to me?" or "When will I experience that event set apart from my ordinary life that can only be classified as ethereal and holy?" Whether it is as dramatic as St. Paul being knocked off his horse, or as sullen as a slight chill that raises the hair on your arms, a profound and unmistaken sense of knowing God and where the Holy Spirit moves in our lives can elude us for what seems like eternity. If this is has been the case, consider there may be another more subtle option going on; the option of being formed. When we create regular habits of reading scripture, when we listen to sacred music, and when we allow the spiritual connections with others to move us – rather than make them into what we think they should be – we begin to settle into a way of life where the main thing moving us is the Holy Spirit. And this is what is meant by being formed. Holy things form holy people. The difference is, while an epiphany can be earth-moving, formation is a settling-in. One day we arrive at a place and notice how our ways of doing business in the world are quite different than when we first started out. And maybe then we get that slight chill and the hair on our arms rises up. You've been formed!


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Bulk buying and other strategies
Some warehouses allow the public in and bulk buying can save you money. Asian supermarkets will often give you a discount on bulk buying as well. You can also do a bit of bulk buying when there is a promotion such as buying half a dozen T shirts for the summer when there is a promotion. The 2 for £6 and 3 for £10 offers in Asda can save you money and although it isn't exactly bulk buying it is the same principle.
Bulk buying beer
I find lots of places do bulk discounts on cans of beer and multiple bottles of wine. I saved a fiver yesterday on a 24 pack of canned beer. Watch out for discounts in places that sell to the trade as well as retailers. I got mine from an Asian supermarket that supplies the restaurants and takeaways.
Canned Food
You can always find somewhere to store canned food even when your food cupboard is full. So watch out for offers. Food prices have been increasing recently and so you can save in two ways, both on the bulk buy and on beating the price rise. The downside is when you go to restock you really notice the price rises!
Fresh and frozen
Buying fresh food and then freezing it is better than buying frozen food in some cases. Fresh-frozen chicken and turkey are better for example. You can also freeze your own vegetables. Do lots of vegetables for stew and freeze some as a frozen stew pack for next time. You can also freeze runner beans and vegetables from the garden. You will find frozen food in discount supermarkets and it is always worth having frozen peas in your freezer but I do find that space is limited and so I mostly store meat in my freezer.
Doubling up
If you're careful you can buy double the amount of food that you normally buy and make it last for two weeks. This saves on time and on the fuel cost of getting to the supermarket. Most fresh food won't last but if it is stored well it might just about survive the two weeks. I buy bananas while they are still green and stock up my freezer for the two weeks. I'll also use more canned food if I am going to skip a week without shopping. Root vegetables will usually last the two weeks if you keep them in a cool dark place.
On offer
I'll buy just about anything that is on special offer if I'm sure I'll use it. I opened a cupboard once that was full of washing up liquid and my sister asked if I was expecting a shortage! Even consumables for the car like wash and wax can be on special offer and I have bought 5-litre containers of that in the past.
The maths
It isn't unusual for me to save 20% or more on a purchase and so if I buy £1000 worth of goods I get them for £800. I can save the £200 difference or I can buy more goods. In other words, when I spend £800, I get 25% more for my money! Some of the money I spend comes from savings and investments so being thrifty and frugal gives me a much higher standard of living than I would otherwise have. I also get involved in art and my recent contribution to the local art exhibition cost me £60. It didn't really! I got a discount on the printing and it only cost me £12. If you want to buy my picture it's £500. You can negotiate a discount!
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Kenya: Better Late than Never By Dr. Mfanyana
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Better Late than Never
It seems as though African leaders believe in the above saying more than anybody else in the whole wild world. The problem with this position is not that it is a bad policy. Rather, it is that they have invested in the principle at the expense of doing anything on time.
It was commendable that, under the tutelage of former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Anan, negotiation talks in Kenya produced an acceptable outcome. The burning questions that come into the minds of those familiar with the goings-on in Africa are : Why did it take a cataclysm that cost more than a thousand lives as a result of internecine conflicts in Kenya? Why did President Mwai Kibaki not do something to nip chaos in the bud when the specter of trouble began to surface at the very beginning of his administration? Why did the Kenyan leadership and that of the region and the UN not hearken to the loud grouses of the opposition ? Where was the African Union (AU) when the masses in the country complained about election rigging intimidation and, why were international warnings not taken seriously?
Sad to say, there is adequate evidence that pressure from outside world leaders was exerted. This pressure was largely responsible for apparent change of behavior on the part of many Kenyan stakeholders. The US State Department warned that the prolongation of the unpalatable situation would damage mutual relations between Kenya and the US. In fact, there were threats that visas might not be available to certain individuals planning trips to the US. The US and Europe would be unhappy to see the country weaken its strategic position as the East African region`s business, transport and tourism hub. The signing of the accord, coming as late as it did, sends the negative message that Africans have difficulty in finding peaceful resolutions to their conflicts with no assistance from outside. One has only to witness developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Zimbabwe where even outside efforts have ricocheted.
In the case of the latter, civic society is wondering if leaders of South Africa, SADC and the AU are waiting for the repeat of Kenya in Zimbabwe before they can devise a remedy to cure the worsening situation in that former jewel of Southern Africa. The status quo is a prescription for disaster which is avoidable if prompt and appropriate action is taken. The ZANU/PF leadership has decided to bury its head in the sand no matter the dire consequences of such behavior. There is no question that dramatic change needs to occur for the country to become its people's savior again rather than their torturer. The President and his retinue, after a twenty seven year sojourn, have overstayed their invitation. The truth of the matter is that the administration is using all false excuses in the book to justify their malignant continuation in power in the face of obvious contradictions. This situation prompted Tendai Biti, Secretary General of the main branch of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to state, on Saturday February 23, 2008 that, " There is no government in this world which can win an election when inflation is over 100,000 %, 80% unemployment and three millions of its people living abroad. Mugabe, you cannot and you will not do the impossible."
The compromise agreement signed by Kenya's President, Mwai Kibaki and Opposition leader Raila Odinga this week did not have to come at the expense of more than one thousand lives. Mr. Odinga had broached the idea of the creation of a premiership as a power sharing mechanism as far back as in 2003. In this case, the principle to apply should have been, "Better early than late." This
step was the right direction to end erstwhile violence that had engulfed the nation. The Opposition wanted to make sure that this was not simply a token throw-in. Thus, they demanded that it should include executive powers. The power hungry Government, however, advocated a non- executive Prime Minister for fear it might lose grip.
In conclusion, whereas this is not meant to be a tongue-lashing of African leadership, I would like to echo the sentiment of one, Sabella O. Abide who wrote a blog article titled, ' Leadership and Development Problems in Africa' (July 2005). He complained, "Our leaders find ways to weaken or corrupt our institutions; they manipulate the poor and uneducated; they play regional and sectional politics; they are masters of ethnic and religious politics; they draw no boundary between public and private interests thereby illegally enriching themselves; they have no respect for human life and dignity; and they rely on coercive agencies to do their biddings. And, in so doing, they become masters of survival strategies and those of divide and rule. All of the aforesaid have caused unmitigated sorrow. Dreams are lost and hopes are diminished" In point of fact, in a monograph titled, 'Africa Making History Also' I gave credit to certain countries that had exhibited exemplary developments. I pointed out occurrences that the Republic of South Africa celebrated during the nation's third national elections in April 2004. In contrast to 1999, wide spread violence was not an issue. Voters went to the polls to elect 400 members of the National Assembly who, in turn, picked the next President. The African National Congress (ANC) was slated to win more than 70% of the votes. There was strong enthusiasm among the populace resulting in 75% participation which is a rate that is the envy of even the Western democracies. This demonstrates that there are opportunities to establish democratic practices on the continent absent inveterate autocrats such as Issayas Afewerki of Ethiopia, Omar Al Bashir of Sudan, Paul Biya of Cameroon, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Teodoro Nguema of Equatorial Guinea, Omar Bongo of Gabon and Dennis Sassou Nguesso of the Congo Republic.
Africans must and will keep hope alive.
Dr. Mfanyana is retired Professor and administrator of the State University of New York (SUNY) and former Resident Director of Syracuse University's Abroad Study Program in Africa (Zimbabwe). He can be reached at
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Politics of Thursday, 16 August 2012
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The Convention People's Party (CPP) on Thursday said it shared in the sentiment expressed by President John Dramani Mahama during his broadcast to the nation last night that there was the need for Ghanaians to continue to stand united.
A statement signed by the party's Director of Communications, Nii Armah Akomfrah, copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, stressed that it agreed with the President's call that Ghanaians needed to continue to be united as they demonstrated during the funeral of President John Evans Atta Mills. It said: "We also agree that Ghana has made some strides but the suffering of the vast majority of our people continues unabated.
"The CPP believes in the unity of Ghana, reason for which we fought for a unitary state and promoted a well-crafted educational system which sought to eliminate inequality and foster a true national identity."
The statement said the CPP had always believed in the politics of tolerance, fairness, compassion, humility, decency as evidenced in its history and reiterated in its New Year message which called for a campaign devoid of insults, character assassination or violence.
It said: "Ghana's unity will become meaningful if used to transform the fortunes of the majority of our people in the delivery of services, jobs, housing, better education, meeting the health needs of our people, social protection and moving our economy from a peasant agricultural one into an industrialized one".


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I had a similar problem when I'd just started using ant. I suspected I would not get a lot of sympathy from the community because I was using OS2. I spent a lot of time investigating and eventually found a helpful posting much earlier in the archive. X-Spam-Rating: daedalus.apache.org 1.6.2 0/1000/N X-Spam-Rating: daedalus.apache.org 1.6.2 0/1000/N I had exactly the same symptoms. I was using my own execution environment, rather than the MS-Dos ant.bat file. Unlike jdk 1.1, most of the javac compiler in jdk 1.3 is found in the tools.jar file. The problem was solved by "simply" adding the jar to my ant execution classpath. While I (grin) derived great benefit from the learning experience, it seems to me that the error message is no longer appropriate to the post-jdk-1.1 era. Perhaps one of the developers could update the message? BTW, I searched the faq when working on this problem. If I (and others) missed finding the answer there, could it be made easier to find? I agree strongly with Eric. I spent too many years working on cross-platform C projects trying to maintain a workable/portable make environment. I was delighted to see how "easy" it was to migrate my java projects to Ant under OS2 jdk 1.1 and 1.3, as well as the sun jdk on NT. Ant is wonderful, but it isn't claiming to be perfect. It's always a good idea to wonder what you've got wrong in your environment before thinking you've found a bug or a deficiency - whatever product you are using... On Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:17:56 -0500, Erik Hatcher wrote: >The developers are here listening. And for it being unacceptable behavior - >I'd agree with you except that thousands (millions?) of Ant users have >successfully used Ant with JDK 1.3 all over the world. Rather than blaming >Ant for something that is obviously a configuration or environment problem >on your machine - how about giving us some more details of the problem like >your build.xml file and the complete 'ant -debug' output? > >> Hi Hauke, >> No sorry but the advice did not work. The system could not find >> either the "classic" or the "modern compilers, and therefore the >> build kept failing. I think this is unacceptable behaviour for >> a tool like "ant", but I don't understand it. I solved the problem >> by installing jikes and setting build.compiler="jikes". But this >> does not shed light on what the real problem was. Perhaps I should >> ask the developers. >> Thanks >> Regards >> goffredo >> > >> > Hi >> > I'm trying to do a build. I have JDK 1.3 and JAVA_HOME is >> > set to c:\jdk1.3. But the build fails with the odd message, >> > Java classic not found, suggest you set JAVA_HOME. What? >> > I assume that ant requires some kind of VM before it can >> > run ... that VM should be by default the one it uses to run >> > javac ... What on earth is goin on? Regards, Brian Burch [http://www.PingToo.com/] -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:email@example.com> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>
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Wood Lot
This hiking/biking trail is a 9.0 km loop with a bit of paved road travel and 300 meters of elevation change. From Crawford Bay park travel up a very steep Peters Road 3kms where you will turn right on the North Spur road. The gravel forestry service road flattens out a bit and you travel another 600 meters to a fork in the road, stay left and travel another 800 meters up to the next junction. Go straight at the "height of land" sign and travel up another 1.3 kms to the trailhead. Turn right and head north up the Will Fraser trail #2 on the main map. It's a great single track with a series of ups and downs. After 1.1 kms and a short hike a bike you will get to a viewpoint where you can see the North Kootenay Lake and beyond. From there it's downhill all the way to another junction where you start the Woodlot trail going east, trail #1 on the main map. More downhill but very technical rock and root sections, a quick descent for 1.5 kms and you are back out on Peters Road.
The loop takes about 1.5 hours depending on how long it takes you to get up Peters Road. It's a moderate to hard trail with lot's of pedalling and very challenging when wet.


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