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TCPDF is a PHP class for generating PDF documents without requiring external extensions. TCPDF supports all ISO page formats and custom page formats, custom margins and units of measure, UTF-8 Unicode, RTL languages, HTML, barcodes, TrueTypeUnicode, TrueType, OpenType, Type1, and CID-0 fonts, images, graphic functions, clipping, bookmarks, JavaScript, forms, page compression, digital signatures, and encryption.
getID3() is a PHP script that extracts useful information from MP3s and other multimedia file formats. It extracts information like the play time, bitrate, and resolution from the following file formats: MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, AVI, Matroska (MKV), MPEG-1 video, Windows Media (ASF, WMA, WMV), RealAudio & RealVideo, Monkey's Audio, FLAC & OggFLAC, VQF, Speex, Musepack (MPC), AAC, AU, VOC, AIFF, OptimFROG, WavPack, LiteWave, LPAC, RKAU, SZIP, Shorten, Quicktime, NSV, MIDI, ZIP, ISO9660, TTA, PhotoCD, BMP, PNG, GIF, and JPEG. It parses information from ID3v1, ID3v2, Ogg Vorbis, Lyrics3 v1 & v2, RIFF (AVI, WAV, CDA, CART, BWF), APE, ReplayGain, PNG, and GIF tags, and can write ID3v1, ID3v2, APE2, FLAC, and Ogg Vorbis tags.
HTML Forms generation and validation is a PHP class that generates HTML forms supporting many built-in validation types on server and client sides. It prevents security attacks by discarding spoofed values, has multiple submit protection, outputs HTML for fields displayed as fully accessible or in read-only mode, and has field value filtering and reformatting. It can be extended with custom control plug-ins. AJAX based form submission, upload monitor progress bar, auto-complete text input, automatic layout renderer, calendar date, CAPTCHA, Google Maps world location selection, linked select, and animation effects plug-ins are available.
PHP MIME Mail decoder class is a PHP class to parse and decode MIME email messages. It supports decoding single RFC 2822 MIME messages or archives that aggregate multiple messages in the mbox format. It can decode messages read from files or data strings. The bodies of multipart messages can be decoded into distinct sub-messages. Optionally, the message body data can be saved to separate files, so the class can handle messages larger than the available memory. The parser can tolerate some syntax errors in malformed messages that are not compliant with RFC 2822.
vTemplate is a PHP class that is intended to make splitting PHP from HTML a simple and natural task. It has easily understandable syntax that is much easier to use than other template classes. It compiles a template into native PHP code using one PCRE call, thus the parsing is extremely fast. It also has powerful caching and debugging classes to extend the functionality.
Table Class allows you to create highly dyanamic HTML tables easily and quickly. It supports CSS, any number of arbitrary tags, and creating tables inside tables. This class is useful for implementing intensive reporting features. Table Class is faster than using and parsing traditional HTML templates because the class works completely in memory, storing all the table data in several comprehensive arrays, while not compiling to HTML until you want it to. This allows for dynamic editing of any attribute of any element. Rows and columns can be easily added and subtracted at any time, and row contents can be added simply by passing an array.


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32 celebrities we think are Texans but aren't
They may live in Texas now, but they weren't born here. Click through our list to see some stars that may be mistaken for Texan, but hail from elsewhere. Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia.
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Are you getting ready for one of the largest entertaining weekends ever...The Superbowl?! Well, we can help. We have everything you need, from modern seating to stylish home decor!
We find that simple is always better. Make food your friends and family enjoy, no need to get fancy. Most importantly make sure you have enough platters to serve all your food and plenty of seating for your guests to enjoy watching the commercials. Oops, we mean the game.
Nambe Twist Metal Alloy and Wood Coasters, Nambe Butterfly Wood Cheese Tray with Knife, Nambe Silver Serving Tray, Nambe Kissing Silver Salt and Pepper Shaker, Nambe Yaro Wood Salad Bowls
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There's an extreme side of everything, and small spaces are no exception. Enter the nano house. Technically speaking, a nano house is 500 square feet and under, but there are more than a few out there that measure less than 200 square feet. And they teach a surprising lesson.
The trick to living smaller, it would seem, is not how to better fit your life into your home--it's how to better fit your home into your life.
Sunset Cabin (above) by Toronto-based Taylor-Smith Architects is a lakeside vacation space. With cedar cladding, this 275 sq. ft. space draws the outside world in and in the process invites the occupants to spend the majority of their time outside. For spaces like this, recessed lighting saves room while centrally located modern ceiling fans can handle all the cooling needs.
Gregory Paul Johnson credits his 140 sq. ft. home (pictured above) for allowing him to save money, lose weight and generally feel happier overall. Specifically speaking, his small space gives him more time and fewer bills. Sounds like a classic example of getting more for less.
Conversely, for a more is more approach, New York designer Zach Motl stuffs his 178 sq. ft. apartment with an artful arrangement of objects he's meticulously collected over the years (pictured below), giving credence to the notion that the more stuff you put in a room, the bigger it feels.
And then of course, there's the smallest home of all: none at all. Tech nerd, writer and perpetual traveler Andrew Hyde claims only a backpack stuffed with 38 other items to his name. He says the absence of possessions leaves him more engaged with the immediate world around him. He appears to have a thing for things orange and green too (below):
If you're considering a small space, a swing arm desk lamp similar to Zach's tucks away neatly when necessary. And while you're at it, you can always incorporate a stylish table lamp similar to his too--the black lamp shade mixes well with a multicolored or monotone spaces alike.
Lights Up! Dasan Ivory with Black Silk Modern Table Lamp, Satin Nickel Adjustable Holtkoetter Desk Lamp
Most of us may not all consider going to the nano extreme, but small spaces are becoming increasingly en vogue as they're often the most viable options, financially speaking, for would-be owners.
Images: Design Buzz, The Cool Hunter, Mother Earth Living, New York Times, Ecouterre
Colorful and cozy are where it's at for January! And this Apple Green Glass George Kovacs Pendant (below) provides both with its soft curves and splash of green. Ms. Colorful & Cozy would love to hang it in her kitchen for that extra kick on cold winter mornings as she makes her breakfast.
Nearby, you can find the Retro Turquoise Metal Round Wall Clock (below). The art-like piece keeps our girl on time as she dashes out the door to the office or dinner, and provides a sweet pop of color wherever she hangs it – from the kitchen to the bathroom to the hallway!
Ms. Colorful & Cozy loves to spend an evening on the couch under a blanket... catching up on her magazines of course! The Zuo Purse Magazine Rack (below) in transparent red keeps all of her subscriptions organized in style and at arms reach.
The Yelena Polished Steel Lite Source Floor Lamp (above) in yellow glass is perfect to light up a dark living room corner. These short winter days give Ms. Colorful & Cozy an excuse to settle in for a night of television and hot chocolate by the fire under its warm glow.
Piping hot tea and the morning paper play a big role in Ms. Colorful & Cozy's daily routine, and she loves to enjoy both at her kitchen table. This set of four Zuo Modern Scope Dining Chairs (above) in red bring a smile to her face each and every time she sees them, and make her look forward to mornings that much more!
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Do modern interior design styles and children mix? Of course they do! Should your modern home revolve around your children? Why not?! Take a look at how Incorporated Architecture + Design Purposefully designed this small New York City residence to accomodate a stylish modern family. This colorful, contemporary home is like an indoor playground and is both fun and functional.
Pops of colorful pendant lighting (above) are used to brighten up the kitchen, contrasting with the neutral aesthetic.
Satin Nickel with Red Shade ET2 Pendant Light
A rustic modern dining room (above) introduces graphic artwork to create a sophisticated feel with a playful edge. Contemporary glass chandeliers are another fun way to add whimsy to any modern interior design style.
A permanent display for your children's artwork is genius! This bold, blue gallery-wall has the ability to transform as new artwork is created. And it's great for watching Saturday morning cartoons of course.
Bright yellow shines like the sun against this cornflower blue. Implement this color punch in your home by adding artful and functional elements such as modern yellow table lamp. Color always takes the edge off and make your space feel more playful.
Yellow 15-1/2" Whoopsy Desk Lamp
Who would want a room with four boring walls to play in when you could have your own indoor treehouse? The wallpaper (above) and the adorable treehouse are a great way to bring the outdoors in when playing in the real outdoors may not be an option.
The juxtaposition of the view and the interior elements in this kids room (above) are quite captivating. Now the children can have green grass and bright blue skies 365 days a year even if it's just modern green hardwood floors and the bright blue paint. I'm sure the energy is uplifting throughout the cold and gloomy New York Winters.
Of course, as a parent you need to have a place to retreat and this modern, eclectic master bedroom (above) was designed just for that! The reclaimed wood doors and vintage panels add elements of old-world charm and a peaceful aesthetic.
Painted concrete tile adds a playful detail to this organic modern master bathroom. The use of eclectic modern bathroom lights is always a great way to add character to any bathroom.
Groton Polished Nickel Hudson Valley Wall Sconce
Let's all try to have a little more fun this year and a great place to start is in your home!
Images: Incorporated NY
+Check out this stylish, budget-friendly Brooklyn brownstone renovation featured on Dwell!
+If you thought terrariums were the hot trend, wait until you learn about these edible chocolate terrariums! So cute.
+Want a fun weekend project? Refinery 29 has some great DIY's, including this laptop case.
+Hey parents, Babble has a round up of the top 50 Etsy shops for babies.
+For all you talented creatives out there... Here's an inspiring video about up-and-coming designer/maker Mitz Takahashi.
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Tulip is an information visualization framework dedicated to the analysis and visualization of relational data. Tulip aims to provide the developer with a complete library, supporting the design of interactive information visualization applications for relational data that can be tailored to the problems being faced. Written in C++, the framework enables the development of algorithms, visual encodings, interaction techniques, data models, and domain-specific visualizations. One of the goals of Tulip is to facilitate the reuse of components, and it allows developers to focus on programming their application. This development pipeline makes the framework efficient for research prototyping as well as the development of end-user applications. The framework also provides a complete software for visual analysis of relational data having attributes.
openSCADA is a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition System. It is platform independent and based on a modern system design that provides security and flexibility at the same time. It is flexible. It is not an out of the box solution, but a set of tools that can be combined in many different ways. It provides development libraries, interface applications, mass configuration tools, and front-end and back-end applications. It is used 24/7 in several installations around this world. Support is available from IBH SYSTEMS GmbH.
J7Z is an alternative 7-Zip GUI. 7-Zip is a high-compression file archiver designed by Igor Pavlov. Use J7Z if you want to: update existing archives quickly; backup multiple folders to a storage location; create or extract protected archives; and lessen effort by using archiving profiles and lists.
Project Utgard is a sub-project of the openSCADA project. It's focused on creating a completely Java and open source OPC interface for the openSCADA project. In order to create clean interfaces between both worlds, a separate project was created which only covers OPC specific functionality which can also be used outside openSCADA to create OPC software.
radare2 aims to create a complete, portable, multi-architecture, Unix-like toolchain for reverse engineering. It is composed of a hexadecimal editor (radare) with a wrapped I/O layer supporting multiple backends for local/remote files, debugger (OS X, BSD, Linux, W32), stream analyzer, assembler/disassembler (rasm) for x86, ARM, PPC, m68k, Java, MSIL, and SPARC, code analysis modules, and scripting facilities. It also has a bindiffer named radiff, base converter (rax), a shellcode development helper (rasc), a binary information extractor supporting PE, Mach0, ELF, class, etc. named rabin, and a block-based hash utility called rahash. Radare was rewritten as radare2, and the old version is only maintained for bugfixes.
BEdita is a Web development framework that comes with a full-featured content management system out of the box. BEdita 3 is a solid software environment, fully compatible and respectful of Web standards. The user interface has been developed in accordance with well-established rules in usability and ergonomics, but it is also practical and enjoyable. BEdita has been built upon CakePHP, the well known framework, from which it inherits the MVC design pattern. Moreover, a number of third party libraries and tools have been used, like JQuery, Smarty, and so on.
MetricsAnalytics is a Sonar plugin that analyzes the Total Quality related to your Java code. Using this plugin you can visualize your Java code from different points of view: Architecture Quality (normalized distance from main sequence, cycle number, etc.); Design Quality (CBO, DIT, NOC, RFC, etc.); Code Quality (comment, duplicated line, complexity cyclomatic, etc.); Test Quality (code coverage, test failed number, etc.); and Total Quality. MetricsAnalytics helps you to re-factorize your code and check your test coverage. It improves the maintainability, reliability, and efficiency of your project in running time. It tries to unify the concepts of XRadar in the Sonar World with some adaptations to get the Total Quality Indicator. It adds new domains and metrics in Sonar and an extension point in the dashboard: the "Design" domain with the class metrics of Ckjm, and the "Architecture" domain with the package metrics of JDepend.
RiskMNGT is a Redmine plugin that allows you to manage risks and incidents in your projects. You can define a risk or incident from its description, type, impact, probability, exposure level, owner, mitigation strategy, and contingency strategy. You can control the traceability between your risks and new requests for change, tasks and your code. In conjunction with the RequMNGT Redmine requirement management plugin, you could relate the risks to the different artifacts of your software project: feature, requirement, use case, classes, test case, etc. A database of risks and incidents can be defined for reusing best practice mitigation strategies.
A port of Scintilla to Qt.
A tool that saves MP-BGP updates into a database for troubleshooting.


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2.4 If we are unable to supply you with the Goods, for example because the Goods are not in stock or no longer available or because we cannot meet your requested delivery date or because of an error in the price on our site as referred to in clause 3, we will inform you of this by e-mail and we will not process your order. If you have already paid for the Goods, we will refund you the full amount including any delivery costs charged as soon as possible.
3.1 The prices of goods will be as quoted on our site at the time you submit your order. We use our best efforts to ensure that the prices of goods are correct at the time when the relevant information was entered onto the system. However please see clause 3.5 for what happens if we discover an error in the price of goods.
3.2 Prices for our goods may change from time to time, but changes will not affect any order you have already placed.
3.3 The price of goods includes VAT (where applicable) at the applicable current rate chargeable in the UK for the time being.
3.4 The price of goods does not include delivery charges. Our delivery charges are as advised to you during the check-out process, before you confirm your order. To check relevant delivery charges and options please add items to your crate, choose the shipping destination and delivery service you would like to use and a shipping cost will be displayed.
3.5 Our site contains a large number of goods. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the goods on our site may be incorrectly priced. If we discover an error in the price of the Goods we will contact you to inform you of this error and we will give you the option of continuing to purchase the Goods at the correct price or cancelling your order. We will not process your order until we have your instructions. If we are unable to contact you using the contact details you provided during the order process, we will treat the order as cancelled and notify you in writing. Please note that if the pricing error is obvious and unmistakeable and could have reasonably been recognised by you as a mispricing, we do not have to provide the Goods to you at the incorrect (lower) price.
All orders are subject to availability.
5.1 You may cancel your contract with us for goods you order at any time up to the end of the seventh working day from the date you receive the ordered goods. You do not need to give us any reason for cancelling your contract nor will you have to pay any penalty.
5.2 You cannot cancel your contract if the goods you have ordered are newspapers or magazines or if you have taken any audio or video recording or computer software out of the sealed package in which it was delivered to you
5.3 To cancel your contract you must notify us in writing
5.4 If you have received the goods before you cancel your contract then unless, under clause 5.2 you do not have a right to cancel, you must send the goods back to our contact address at your own cost and risk.
5.5 If you cancel your contract but we have already processed the goods for delivery you must not unpack the goods when they are received by you and you must send the goods back to us at our contact address at your own cost and risk as soon as possible.
5.6 On receipt of the returned goods we will refund you the amount charged for the goods in question (excluding delivery charges) within 30 days
6.1 We reserve the right to cancel the contract between us if:
6.1.1 we have insufficient stock to deliver the goods you have ordered
6.1.2 we do not deliver to your area; Or
6.1.3 one or more of the goods you ordered was listed at an incorrect price due to a typographical error or an error in the pricing information received by us from our suppliers
6.2 If we cancel your contract we will notify you by email and will credit to your account any sum deducted by us from your credit card or paypal as soon as possible but in any event within 30 days of your order. We will not be obliged to offer any additional compensation for disappointment suffered.
7.1 We will deliver the goods ordered by you to the address you give us for delivery at the time you make your order.
7.2 Delivery will be made as soon as possible after your order is accepted
7.3 You will become the owner of the goods you have ordered when they have been delivered to you. Once goods have been delivered to you they will be held at your own risk and we will not be liable for their loss or destruction.
8.1 If the goods we deliver are not what you ordered or are damaged or defective or the delivery is of an incorrect quantity, we shall have no liability to you unless you notify us in writing at our contact address of the problem within 10 working days of the delivery of the goods in question.
8.2 If you do not receive the goods ordered within 30 days of the date of the Dispatch Confirmation we shall have no liability to you unless you notify us in writing at our contact address. Please do this within 2 weeks after this 30 day period expires.
8.3 If you notify a problem to us under clauses 8.1 or 8.2 above, our only obligation will be, at your option:
1. to make good any shortage or non-delivery;
2. to replace or repair any goods that are damaged or defective; or
3. to refund to you the amount paid by you for the goods in question in whatever way we choose.
8.4 Save as precluded by law, we will not be liable to you for any indirect or consequential loss, damage or expenses (including loss of profits, business or goodwill) howsoever arising out of any problem you notify to us under this condition and we shall have no liability to pay any money to you by way of compensation other than to refund to you the amount paid by you for the goods in question under clause 8.3.3 above.
8.5 You must observe and comply with all applicable regulations and legislation, including obtaining all necessary customs, import or other permits to purchase goods from our site. The importation or exportation of certain of our goods to you may be prohibited by certain national laws. We make no representation and accept no liability in respect of the export or import of the goods you purchase.
8.6 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to limit any rights you might have as a consumer under applicable local law or other statutory rights that may not be excluded nor in any way to exclude or limit our liability to you for any death or personal injury resulting from our negligence.
If you order goods for delivery overseas from our site you will be responsible for any import duties and taxes.
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A "Clip" is a portion of a track or promotional music video that you can play (and, if applicable, view) directly from and while you are logged on to the Service on a promotional basis at no cost to you. You may play as many Clips as you like.
You may not attempt (or support others' attempts) to capture, copy, or download a Clip.
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Digital shall have no liability or responsibility to you for any content or materials, including Stickered Tracks, that may be available in connection with the Service that you might find offensive, indecent or objectionable.
If Digital receives a notice alleging that you have engaged in behaviour that infringes Digital's or any other party's intellectual property rights or reasonably suspects the same, Digital may suspend or terminate your account without notice to you. If Digital suspends or terminates your account under this paragraph, it shall have no liability or responsibility to you, including for any amounts that you have previously paid.
Digital and/or its business partners may present advertisements or promotional materials on or through the Service. Your participation in any promotional event is subject to the terms and conditions associated with that event. Your dealings with, or participation in promotions by, any third party advertisers on or through the Service are solely between you and such third party. You agree that Digital shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred by you as the result of any such dealings or as the result of the presence of such third parties on the Service.
Digital reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice to you, without any liability to you or to any third party.
You agree that any unauthorised use of the Service, the Music Content or any related software or materials may result in irreparable injury to Digital and/or its affiliates or licensors for which money damages would be inadequate, and in such event Digital, its affiliates and/or licensors, as applicable, shall have the right, in addition to other remedies available at law and in equity, to seek immediate injunctive relief against you. Nothing contained in these Conditions shall be construed to limit the remedies available pursuant to statutory or other legal authority that Digital, its affiliates and/or licensors may have.
You understand and agree that your use of the Service and Music Content is at your own sole risk. The Service and Music Content (the "Products") are provided "as is" and without warranty by Digital or its agents, employees, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensors, business partners and/or suppliers (the "Digital Entities"), as applicable, and, to the maximum extent allowed by applicable law, the Digital Entities expressly disclaim all warranties, express or implied including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty of non-infringement. The Digital Entities do not warrant, guarantee, or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the Products with respect to performance, accuracy, reliability, security capability or otherwise. You will not hold any Digital Entity responsible for any damages that result from you accessing the Service or using the Products including, but not limited to, damage to any computer, software or systems or portable devices you use to access the same. No oral or written information or advice given by any person shall create a warranty in any way whatsoever relating to any of the Digital Entities.
Digital makes no warranty that any particular CD burner or portable device will be compatible with the software used to download Music Content or other material or that any CD burned using the software to download the Music Content or other material will function in all CD players. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that your system(s) will function correctly.
Under no circumstances shall any Digital Entity be liable for any unauthorised use of the Service, Music Content or any other materials.
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We and Digital both place great importance on keeping secure the credit card details you provide and to that end We and Digital use security systems which comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, a worldwide standard for data protection across the payment industry.
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We are operating in an environment that makes it challenging to recruit and retain good people. Developing an effective talent strategy requires an understanding of what compels people to join your firm and what compels them to stay. Usually, high unemployment would give the employer more choice in who they hire and what they pay. For financial advisory firms, however, the leverage has shifted to job seekers.
As has been reported ad nauseam, our business is being redefined. The market cataclysm of 2008 created distrust and cynicism about this business. Greed, fraud and manipulation are words now associated with financial services professionals, regardless of whether one is a broker, advisor, investment banker or lender. Meanwhile regulators are reacting with force, and new competitive models are emerging.
In terms of senior talent, our industry tends to trade experienced people between firms rather than promote from within. The pressure for immediate results often overrides the patience needed to invest in the careers of young people. As a result, the absolute number of financial professionals in all retail segments has shrunk over the past five years. Further, only 22% of the advisor population is under the age of 40, and only 5% is under the age of 30. With the average age of advisors in their 50s, the business is suffering from a growing cultural gap between advisors and clients, as well as a significant age gap between advisors and others in the business.
Yes, the industry as we know it today was built around the baby boomer, both as client and employee. A whole new generation of accumulators and inheritors of wealth have expressed the intention to move their business away from their parents' advisors. The age and cultural gap is one reason, but so too is the inability of their parents' advisors to communicate with them the way they wanted to be communicated with.
High unemployment aside, a couple of industries—the financial advisory business among them—are experiencing a talent shortage. As a result, hiring leverage has shifted to talented individuals who possess the smarts, work ethic and drive to succeed. These people have choices, and this is what they seek:
- A business with a compelling future
- Opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally
- A positive, constructive work environment in which motivated people can flourish
- Rewards appropriate to the job, both in terms of production goals and alignment with the behavior sought
- Above all, real engagement: a sense that they are valued, that their role contributes to the firm's goals and strategy and that their opinions will be listened to and respected
While these job characteristics seem obvious, how do you transform ideas into actions and outcomes for your firm? First, take a good look at the four big challenges in attracting and retaining talent—capacity, generational differences, culture and leadership.
Capacity is key to growing one's business, managing well and serving clients effectively. A lack of capacity becomes more apparent in firms that have not been able to hire the right people. Every financial services firm has a physical limit to the number of clients it can handle; there are only so many hours in the day. Effective technology ameliorates the pressure but does not eliminate it. Ours is a people business in which qualities like empathy, active listening, good judgment and wisdom still prevail. These qualities also influence whether firm employees will feel inspired by and committed to the firm's mission. An ample and motivated work force creates the capacity needed for your firm to excel.
Generational Differences
Much has been discussed regarding the differences between generations. Matures and boomers frequently use terms such as "we, us, team, unit, group, company and nation" to describe their efforts and achievements. Millennials, on the other hand, employ phrasing like "I, me, my, you are special, unique and different from anyone else." It isn't about the work ethic as much as the way people measure success. Boomers and matures often judge success by how many hours they put in, whereas current generations view success by what you get out of your time. Younger generations also tend to be more cynical and focused on immediate gratification, much to the frustration of those who labored long and hard with optimism and grace. This generational gap has many causes, but it is here to stay. Our leaders need to find a better way to communicate with up-and-coming clients and employees, speaking to their needs and work styles.
Leaders face the challenge of building and maintaining a firm culture that reinforces the right behavior and attitudes toward clients, colleagues and bosses. An article in Fortune magazine once described Ford's successful turnaround, referring to a sign in the company's main conference room that read, "Culture trumps strategy every time." As organizations grow and expand to include new people with different values and different ideas, preserving a positive culture presents great challenges. You must ask yourself, "What do my people do when I am not looking?" If you are satisfied with the answer, then you are developing effective culture carriers within your organization. If you are uncertain about your firm's climate, make it a priority to assess your cultural reality. At the same time, be open to the ideas of younger team members who may have valuable insight into today's management and market challenges.
We often don't notice leadership traits until confronted with a crisis, a difficult decision or an urgent circumstance. Some become leaders when they arrive at a position. Others learn the power of persuasion over time. Those who inherit prestige often find that leverage and title do not create a sustainable advantage. Those who lead by positive example and persuasion build a culture of commitment to shared goals. Assessing your firm's leadership means becoming more aware of your own style and your relationship with your team.
People commonly confuse management and leadership. Leadership is a trait, while management is a state of being. In simple terms, there are two types of leaders:
- Strategic or conceptual
- Tactical or linear
Tactical or linear leaders are very project-oriented or fact-based—traits common in accountants and engineers. They like to ask the question, "Am I doing this efficiently?" Strategic or conceptual leaders are designers, storytellers, visionaries. They ask, "Am I heading in the right direction?" The best leaders combine conceptual and tactical strengths to give others a path for implementing the dream.
In his book, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," Patrick Lencioni identified five characteristic problems within teams and the symptoms of each:
- Absence of Trust—the failure to admit mistakes openly
- Fear of Conflict—the inability to debate
- Lack of Commitment—the tendency to ambiguity or to feigning agreement
- Avoidance of Accountability—the acceptance of low standards
- Inattention to Results—the focus on personal needs, not team success
These common problems help to define a good leader's role in creating an effective team:
- Encourage the building of trust; be vulnerable.
- Don't interrupt disagreements prematurely.
- Be comfortable that the idea may be wrong and don't emphasize a need for consensus.
- Encourage your team to be accountable and don't assume you have to be all the time.
- Set the tone; if you value anything but results, that is what you will get.
While the talent shortage is a real industry dilemma, leading advisory firms have the power to change this reality for their particular enterprise. Begin by attracting talented people to a dynamic, vital and positive work environment that offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth to a new generation of advisors.


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Item must be unused.
Item must be in it's original package.
Restocking, shipping and handling fees may apply to any return with this manufacturer.
For more information please consult https://www.mrosupply.com/page/returnwarranty-policy/
- Where do orders ship from?
- When do I receive my order?
- What happens when the lead time is too high?
- Can I pick up items locally / will call?
- Can it be shipped today?
- Can I use my own shipping account?
- Does "Usually ships in 24 hours" mean it's in stock?
- Can we ship outside the US / Export?
- When I do get charged for my order?
- What are the accepted payment methods?
- Do you provide credit terms?
- Is the order price set or can it change?
- Can I get a discounted price?
- Is there a special price for resellers/government?
- How do I get sales tax reduction?
Who is MROSupply.com?
MROsupply.com is the e-commerce extension of Mechanical Drives and Belting, established in 1898 in Los Angeles (yes, 1898, not 1998). Currently, we have nearly 700,000 parts online and are adding more every day, however we have over 4,000,000 products that still need to be added. If you don't find what you're looking for, send us an email or fire up our live chat feature and we will be sure to help. Learn more on our About Us.
What is the typical order process?
Once you have placed your order, the vast majority of orders go through this process:
- Order Acknowledgement (immediately after an order is placed online)
- Order Confirmation (we confirm to you via email that the order was received and placed)
- Order Tracking Email (We email you the tracking number via UPS, FedEx, etc.)
- Order Complete
Can I place an order by phone?
We accept orders by phone that have a subtotal above $2000 USD
What happens if I made a mistake?
Not to worry. In some cases, such as special voltage motors or other parts which are commonly ordered by mistake, a confirmation email will be dispatched to notify you. If we don't receive a response within 48 hours, we will proceed with the order as planned.
Where do orders ship from?
Orders may come from our warehouse, or if there is a closer drop ship location from our suppliers. We will always look to the latter option and ship from as nearby as possible. Most of our vendors have multiple drop ship warehouse locations and most can ship within the same day or 24 hours.
When do I receive my order?
Orders usually ship within 24 hours and a confirmation email follows immediately thereafter. If lead time is from 2-3 days up to 2 weeks, you'll be notified via email with an option to cancel. If we've received no cancellation upon 48 hours of placement, then the order will be processed.
What happens when the lead time is too high?
If your order has over 2 weeks lead time it will be put on hold with an option to cancel, move forward with usual shipping or expedite for faster delivery. You'll receive an email asking for your approval on how to proceed with the order. The order will be cancelled if you don't provide approval within 48 hours, and you'll be notified you via email.
Can I pick up items locally / will call?
In some cases yes, but it depends on the brand and in which warehouse the products will be picked up. If the product has a "Local Pickup" option in the Shipping section of the Cart page, then the answer is YES. In other cases, please inquire with orders over $1000 USD.
Can it be shipped today?
It depends on the shipping location. Most warehouses have a cutoff time of about 2‐4 PM in their timezone. Our shipping warehouses are spread across the country, so often times West Coast customers are at the mercy of East Coast shipping cutoff times. Other brands may have multiple stocking locations, so it's best to check by email or phone ahead of time if the product/s is needed urgently.
Can I use my own shipping account?
Yes - In order to do so, please notice a section in the cart process, during the shipping portion that says "Account Number". Be sure to select the appropriate shipping type first (i.e. FedEx, UPS, etc)
Does "Usually ships in 24 hours" mean it's in stock?
It only means that if it's in stock, we will usually ship it within 24 hours of the order. Please be sure to contact us if you want to check stock before ordering. From our experience, most products tend to ship same day or within 24 hours, but with hundreds of thousands of products, it can be very difficult to predict availability on each part.
Can you ship outside the US / Export?
Our current minimum export amount is $2000 USD, and the only paperwork to be provided is a Commercial Invoice and Packing Slip. We may provide a shipping option to some countries or additional paperwork, depending on the size of the order and country specifics.
When I do get charged for my order?
Orders are to be charged within 24 hours after placement, not upon shipment.
What are the accepted payment methods?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) and PayPal secure payments.
Do you provide credit terms?
Registered users can apply for credit using the following Credit Terms Application. To access it you need to register an account first.
Is the order price set or can it change?
In very rare instances prices may be subject to change after order. You'll be notified via email and new charges are put on hold pending your approval.
Can I get a discounted price?
Typically the order must be around $2000 in order to receive consideration for a lower price. There is also a number of products we may be aggressively promoting thus they may have a temporary price drop or promotion, such as Free Shipping.
Is there a special price for resellers/government?
No, we offer our lowest prices online unless there is a larger order quantity, in which case, please see question "Can I get a discounted price?".
How do I get sales tax reduction?
If you live in the state of California, your purchase is subject to Sales Tax. When purchasing items for resale, registered sellers may avoid the sales tax by giving their supplier adequate documentation in the form of a resale certificate. The certificate may be in any form, but here is a standard blank certificate for your use. Once completed, simply upload it while you're checking out and we will immediately apply sales tax reduction.
Returns for MROSupply.com Products
Returns for MROSupply.com products must be made within 30 days of purchase. (If your purchase is over 30 days, mention it in your request as, in some cases, we might be able to still process your return). For more see our Returns/Warranty Policy and our Request Form.
Defective product returns
Because MROSupply.com represents such a large range and quantity of products, it is currently not possible for us to publish each item's manufacturer's warranty. Be assured your satisfaction is our number one priority and we will do everything possible to assist you with a warranty claim. For more see our Returns/Warranty Policy and our Request Form.
Get in touch for more help
For any other questions you might have:
- Call us at (888)-671-2883
- Use our Live Chat located on the Checkout Menu
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