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A Non Self-Love, Self-Love Reminder
You Are Amazing.
That is the truth.
There are a lot of articles going around today about Self-Love and the importance of it. But here's the thing, they are starting to get a little old. Can you feel it? Because even rituals and meditations to enhance self love, have at their core, the belief that you have to do something different to shift yourself or fix yourself or to love yourself more or do something differently in this moment in order to be "better" or more whole.
I don't believe that.
You don't need to practice "self-love" because you are quite simply already amazing. Just as you are. In this very moment. Even if you don't believe it. Even if you think that doing a meditation or a ritual or taking a sacred bath is gonna help you get there. It might. But it doesn't need to. You are amazing. Right this second. Reading these words. You are amazing. We will say it a million times. Because you don't need to try and make it be true. It simply is true.
All the articles in the world are just trying to gently nudge you into the remembrance of what is:
If you could only love yourself in this very moment the way that the Universe adores you. Holy mother of miracles. You would leap into that bathtub. You would dry brush that gorgeous skin of yours. You would marvel at the deliciousness of your own body. You would look into your own eyes and most likely shed a tear with the deliciousness of this moment and this life. And you would most certainly walk through the supermarket, the airport, the school run, the office, the coffeeshop with a secret feeling of yesness in your bones.
If any part of you, on this valentines day, feels like you are in the wrong place or not doing it right, or that you are with the wrong partner, or wondering where the fuck your partner is, or feeling like you are less than in some way because of your current circumstance, let this moment be the reminder:
You are so insanely glorious, so insanely gorgeous, that the stars in the sky are literally placed there right now for your enjoyment.
Yes. You.
Don't do self-love because there's anything to fix. Do it because the whole Universe is screaming your name with wonder and delight, and for some unknown reason, you are the only person who is not quite aware of the magnitude of your own brilliance.
It doesn't matter. There's nothing wrong with you. You don't have to know it yet. But holy mother of mary, why on earth wouldn't you?!? You are Incredible. Just as You Are. Right here. Right now. Yup. You are Incredible. And you are Free.
We love you. Happy V day.
No self-love nor self-care needed.
Jut a moment of celebration of You.
And so it is.
Take out your notebook and write the following words:
1. Holy Fuck. I am Amazing….
2. How did I not realize it before?!?
3. If I truly allowed this knowing to permeate my being, I may…..
And hilariously, even though we are quite adamant that there is nothing for you to do in the self-adoration department, we are still human, and our humanness often desires steps and tools and tricks of the trade. So we will offer you some - but from a place of celebration and beauty, and not from trying one more thing to try and make you "better" in some way. Can you engage in the ritual from this place? If so, read on, beautiful one.
tangible steps to celebrate your amazingness:
Whether you are in partnership, looking for partnership, or happily flying solo, the energy right now is very much about creating space in the physical for all that is flowing forward. What does this mean in tangible ways? It's time to get your KonMari on if you haven't already, and start making some space. This eclipse season is very much about releasing releasing releasing — you have released internally, and now you are being asked to let that shift be reflected in your external. Read the magical act of tidying up if you haven't already and really listen to her advice — pick things up in your house and if they don't spark deep deliciousness and joy, pass them on. You have gone through a literal portal in your own Soul these past six months, now it's time for your external realms to reflect the shifts.
Invite in Venus to join your party.
She'll show you a beautiful time. We promise.
Bathing Ritual Essentials:
1. A healthy splattering of pink salt
to clear your energy and release anything that is preventing you from KNOWING your amazingness
2. 8 drops of rose geranium essential oil.
to open you heart and remind you of your own inner beauty
3. Any of the following: calendula, lavender, rosehips
to soothe anything in your second chakra that might be telling you you are not worthy of the deepest LOVE imaginable
4. Any crystal that wants to come with you.
If you have a few, ask who wants to join the fun? They'll tell you. And then you can call yourself a crystal master because it will be true.
Dip Into Your Bath.
Now put your hands to your belly and then slowly to your boobs/ chest area (men or women alike, and whether or not you have 2 boobs or 1 boob or no boobs, energetically, this space is incredibly sacred) and just allow your hands to rest there. Hold them, tenderly. Allow any feelings to come forward. Then allow yourself to gentle massage them. In either direction. Both directions. It doesn't matter. Just allow yourself to connect with your own Boobs/ chest. There may be some emotion here. Just allow it.
Notice if you have ever connected with your own chest in this way before. If not, kudos to you for stepping out of your comfort zone. Trust us. It's worth it.
Now, if you're courageous, gently allow them to speak to you. Yes, allow your boobs to talk to you. Anything they want to say. Allow it to come through your own imagination. And then allow yourself to say anything that you would like to say to them. Hopefully, somewhere in there, there is an I Love You. But the most important thing is authenticity. So allow whatever wants to come forward to come forward. You might be very surprised to hear what they have to say. And you might be very surprised to hear what you find yourself saying in return.
And if this sounds like absolute crazy-balls-ness, spend an extra few seconds doing it. You have no idea the access to life-force energy that comes from this kind of conversation with your own body. You have no idea how many creative moments in life have been stifled by us not communing with our own skin. It is the secret to everything. Embodiment is the path not only to enlightenment, but to deliciousness along the way. And whether you have a partner or are flying solo right now, this connection with your own boobs will inspire much beauty and magic both in this moment and in moments to come.
Try it and let us know how it goes.
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Letting Go of Your Childhood/
I often hear people in their 30's 40's and 50's refer to the way they were treated as a child. A few years ago, I would talk about my childhood too - as if to explain how I became the person I am today. This is such normal behavior that when you make a new friend or date someone new- there's some underlying expectation to discuss your childhood, as if it defines who you are. Your childhood is just a part of your life experience- it's time we stop giving it so much power.
If you're over the age of 25 and still discussing your childhood in a negative way, rather than a positive one- you have some inner work to do. Our relationships, including the ones with our parents (or lack of), are a part of our life experience. They can be our greatest source of learning or our BIGGEST excuse for a lack of self-accountability. How many people do you know today still blaming their childhood for everything wrong in their life? This is the definition of Victimhood, especially for anyone over the age of 18 years old. I've observed that some people are as addicted to talking about their painful childhood (even at the age of 40) as others are addicted to cigarettes. They can't go one single day without it. They've practiced this pattern of memory, pain, victimhood for so long that it defines their whole life.
Recently someone said to me "That person is damaged because of their childhood." Then another person last week said, "She's that way because of her mother and that is just the way she was raised." We are still buying into this false premise that adults are tethered to their childhood with no ability to change themselves or their perspectives on life.
As for my own childhood, was it all rainbows and butterflies- of course not. Am I damaged because of anything that happened- absolutely not. My parents did the best that they could with what they had and I am grateful for the many lessons that I learned. I learned independence, resiliency, and the contrast that propelled me to go seek out more. You can always choose to extract the lessons and the good- or focus on all of the bad things and play the victim. Which one do you think is going to give you more freedom? I have a lot of great childhood memories and hilarious stories that I love to share with my own children. These are the things that deserve my energy and attention because they are fond memories worth remembering. These memories feel good and I am grateful for them.
Memories are just thoughts that you give energy to and the human brain is not very accurate when recalling them. If you have a painful memory that bothers you there is a simple solution- stop thinking about it! You don't have to give energy, time, or focus to any painful memory- YOU choose what you think about all day long. When you're boo-hoo'ing to a friend, therapist, or spouse about your childhood- that is also YOUR choice to talk about it. Ask yourself, "How is keeping this memory active in my vibration serving my highest good?" If it doesn't serve you, stop thinking about it and please stop TALKING about it. YOU and only YOU are keeping it active. This is why a lot of talk therapy has no impact on growth- because people share all of the bad and none of the good. If you went to therapy every week and only shared positive memories, everything you're grateful for, and all of the good things you're manifesting- you would no longer need therapy. YOU and only you are choosing to focus on the bad- then you're seeking out other people assisting you in your plan to only focus on the bad. Make the choice today to stop abusing yourself, stop talking about old things that don't help you, and move in the direction of the things you DO want to manifest.
You are not your parents. You are not your childhood. You are your own individual person who came here to be your most authentic self and enjoy life. You are a pure, positive being at the core of who you are. Holding onto anything from your childhood that feels bad to you is your guidance system letting you know to LET IT GO. If this is a struggle for you then try this exercise by Abraham-Hicks instead: Book of Positive Aspects. Whether it's your mother, father, sibling, or any other family member - list out all of the positive aspects you like about that person and/or any positive memory you can remember. This will help you focus on the good, rather than the bad.
The more you can love your parents and family members for who they are, rather than what you expect them to be- the more peace you will have. When you love people just as they are- you give them permission to be the same way with you. If they are constantly judging, criticizing, or manipulating you- that is a reflection of their own internal struggles, not a reflection of your character.
You chose your parents to guide you in a way that only you can understand. When you can take a step back into the Observer role, those reasons will become much more obvious to you. So whether you have a healthy relationship or a very unhealthy relationship with one or both of your parents- remember that they are NOT responsible for your life- YOU are. They were only meant to create you and give you some basic guidance. Change your expectations of what you thought they should or should not have done for you and you will be able to love your parents just as they are.
In this Age of Accountability- I challenge you to design the life that you want to live and enjoy. You are not damaged and you are not a victim. You are a creator. You came here to learn, grow, and constantly expand into a better version of yourself. Stop looking around at other people in your life to do your creating for you. YOU are the author of your own story- so be the hero that you already are and let go of anything that no longer serves you.
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This month the full moon will station in Capricorn, the counter part to Cancer.
This is a co-ed gathering, combining the healing wisdom from Yoga, Sound Healing, Ayurveda and Yogastrology®. This practice invites you to set aside time each month for yourself, to examine the intentions you bring into this world and to continue to be a student of our most precious teacher, Nature.
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This month the full moon will station in Capricorn, the counter part to Cancer.


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On a recent drive to our favorite spot in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, I decided to do a little experiment. We had to run a few errands on our way out of town. As I sat in the car with the kids, trying to have some teachable conversations, I realized my kid talk…a LOT in the car. Perhaps, I should jot down where the conversation goes on our trip to Sylvan Lake.
What began as a possible blog on what great parents we were in conversing with our kids turned into a lesson in humility and hilarity that explained a few things. First, now I totally understand why road trips with our kids give my husband a headache. Second, they talk as much as me. And third, their thoughts change tracks just as often and as randomly as mine. Pride goes before a fall, right?
In the hour and 15 minutes we were in the car, here is just a sampling of the EIGHT pages of notes I took on what was discussed by my four kids with some help from us. I seriously could not make this up:
- Money: it's characteristics, who is on it and why, and how to spot the real deal
- The downfall of civilizations through history
- Contributing factors such as rampant sin accepted openly, bloody wars and bloody religious practices, and self-absorbed lifestyles
- Examples including the Greeks, Romans, Aztecs, and more
- The Statue of Liberty: it's original color and why it changed; who made it and why we got it; and what else the designer is known for (The Eifel Tower)
- A rumored "Wall of Gum" located somewhere in CA
- o Side jokes about some kid getting stuck in it and being removed by crane
- Ryan's desire to learn to make Sunny Side Up eggs this summer
- A partially overheard conversation between Jarod and Ryan about the history of coffee and its secrets being kept on pain of death.
- The beginning of the State License Plate Game
- What mom's maiden name is and what that means
- 50s diners and why the one Kati remembers couldn't be a 90s diner; the differences in design influences of the two decades.
- Why mom stopped working at the jewelry store we passed five years ago
This was all before we left town.
- How the song "Ships in the Night" makes Jarod crave chips
- The difference between tattling vs. telling for 3 yo Lucy's benefit
- Kati (to mom & dad): You two look like tourists with your sunglasses, shorts, and cool shirts. Jarod: Who's Doris? Us: TOURISTS not Doris
- The historical significance of Sitting Bull (we passed the cave named after him)
- Several minutes spent on how to pop your ears in an elevator
- How Kati's friend who lives near our destination has the potential to be a crazy cat lady with 7 cats, 6 dogs, 8 goldfish, and a goat. And how another friend has 18 pets with 2 chinchillas promised her this summer. (No, we're not getting chinchillas)
- Dream décor in our future dream house in their bedrooms: Kati – rainforest with cheetahs (a side trip on how cheetahs don't live in rainforests so a change to a leopard); Ryan – a beach; and Jarod's not sure. No input from Lucy.
- How the current Direct TV and Mayhem commercials are THE best and Jarod's explanation to all that "a good commercial is not only funny but you remember what its advertising."
- How badly we need to fix the brakes
- The History of Facebook and Jarod's prediction that Mark Zuckerberg will one day conquer the world
- Whether or not Lucy actually farted or just made a sound with her lips
- The idea to summon huge eagles a la Lord of the Rings to carry us up Harney Peak
- "Did you flick a booger on me?" "No (giggle)"
- Kraig's quiet declaration that the kids' constant talking can almost drive him to swear.
- Why free-climbing the rocks outside Hill City isn't a safe idea and Why lemmings run off cliffs
- Why Ryan's water bottle is sweating so badly
- The desperate need for a trash can in our van like my friend, Amber
- Jarod's Time Travel Bucket List (this was revisited several times) in case a Delorian ever crosses his path:
- Watch the 1st movie, the one with the train that made the audience run out in terror
- Ride a steam engine
- Be there for MLK's "I have a Dream" speech
- See the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
- See how slow the first car drove
- Watch the transitions between eras/decades
- Dad's Mad Snacking Skills and Mom's Mad Snack Stealing Skills
- Jarod: "Hey, I just thought of something really random." Kraig: "Seriously?! Not YOU!"
- Ryan: What's kerosene? Kraig explains then asks where that came from. Ryan: The Muppets.
- The historical facts surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence and how Mom won a scholarship for giving a speech on it in High School.
- Kati: "Is that a mine shaft or a bomb shelter?" Jarod: "Different eras, Kati."
- Jarod: I once saw a move on the Cuban missile crisis.
- How the war of 1812 ended months before the final battle, the Battle of New Orleans, took place.
- Why the original actor playing the Tin Man had to quit due to the metal in his make-up nearly killing him.
- Was Michael Jackson in The Wizard of Oz? No, he was in The Wiz.
- Driving Dad crazy chanting, "I think I can" up a steep incline
- "Quite is the opposite of Jarod." – Kraig
- Pine beetles and their resulting devastation and chaos to the Black Hills
- Lucy: Do braces hurt? Kati: "I'm strong so not that much."
We're here! If you ever want a fun experiment, give this a try. Though I'm pretty sure mine might have the market cornered on non-stop chatter of a random variety. I guess I understand why Kraig invested in DVD player for longer trips.


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Researchers Find Security Holes In Western Digital's Self-encrypting Hard Disks
The researchers developed several different attacks to recover user data from these password protected and fully encrypted external hard disks. In addition to this, other security threats were discovered, such as easy modification of firmware and on-board software that is executed on the
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While the original Power Rangers series was campy and overdone, it still remains important to the large and growing audience its had since it first launched back in the early '90s. Just last year news surfaced that the series was making the jump to the big screen with Lionsgate planning a live-action reboot of Power Rangers.
The new Power Rangers film is set to be helmed by Project Almanac director Dean Israelite, with the script being penned by Zack Stentz and Ashley Miller (X-Men: First Class). While no official plot details have been revealed as of yet, Israelite previously described the script by Stentz and Miller as "mature but still playful" with it updating the series "in a really interesting way." Based on those comments alone, it seems Power Rangers may walk the middle ground between the original series and the recent trend of grounded reboots, in order to cater to both audiences.
With production set to start early next year, Lionsgate has begun assembling the core cast for its Power Rangers film. Just a few days ago, an early shortlist for some of the roles in the film was revealed, with Daniel Zovatto (It Follows) and K.J. Apa (Shortland Street) being among the early contenders. As officially revealed via the Power Rangers movie's Instagram account, the reboot has found its Pink Ranger, in The Martian's Naomi Scott.
It's official! #NaomiScott will play the #PinkRanger in the @PowerRangersMovie! Coming in 2017…
Out of all those up for Power Rangers, Scott has one of the more illustrious filmographies (relatively speaking), with her appearing in both The 33 and The Martian just this year alone. Going off the aforementioned shortlist, it seems as though Naomi Scott beat out a few other notable contenders for the part, including both AnnaSophia Robb (Soul Surfer) and Stephanie Scott (Jem and the Holograms). Power Rangers, on the other hand, will be her biggest part yet, although from what Scott has shown so far, she may be up to the task.
Scott will play Kimberly, who, according to a previous rumored description for the character, is returning back to school after a mysterious extended absence by the time the film begins. Described as "unconventionally cool all in a way the popular girls wish they were," Kimberly tries to ignore the rumored reasons for her nonattendance, but in truth she's "masking a deep secret that makes her feel profoundly vulnerable."
Judging by the description alone, it's clear that the Power Rangers reboot will contain more character development than its TV counterpart has ever had. More interesting characters and better visual effects (thanks to an increased budget) may be the key for Lionsgate to separate the two. That being said, it's still important that the reboot remains in the spirit of the original series, even if it excludes some of the more dated elements. With casting now underway, stay tuned for more casting information for Power Rangers as it surfaces.
Power Rangers will open in theaters on January 13, 2017.


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The Glide () Secs to X: () Y: () block is a Motion Block and a Stack Block. The block glides its sprite to the specified X and Y position in the specified amount of seconds - this is like pointing the sprite in a direction and repeatedly using Move () Steps, but with more precision. A disadvantage of the glide block, however, is that it pauses the script while the sprite is moving, preventing the script from doing other things while the sprite is gliding.
Common UsesEdit
The block is used whenever a sprite needs to glide - some common uses are:
- Fish moving in a tank
- Debris from an exploding spaceship flying away
- Animations with vehicles
- Falling objects
- A sprite moving to another
Gliding with Ease Out EffectEdit
The Glide block uses a purely linear tweening method, meaning that the sprite's motion does not ease in or out. However, it is fairly easy to replicate the "ease out" effect that is heavily used in graphic design, where the object slows down as it approaches its target.


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TVA adds Chyron graphics systems
The Montreal-based French broadcaster TVA has installed an additional three of Chyron's HD/SD-switchable HyperX2 graphics systems to complement an existing trio that are used to generate HD graphics for TVA's range of entertainment, information and public affairs programming.
In addition, a Chyron CAMIO cluster provides an interface to create, preview and publish graphics without fear of loss or degradation. Coupled with Chyron's iSQ, a centralized remote monitoring and playout application, TVA can control independent output channels across multiple devices of MOS-generated playlists.
For more information, visit www.chyron.com.


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Expect winter conditions on trails across the Catskills through this weekend. Snowshoes or cross-country skis are needed on all trails due to the current snow depth (2-4+ feet) across the entire region.
Forecast: Light snow will fall across the region on Friday with a high around freezing. Snow showers and flurries will continue into Friday night with a low around 22 degrees. Snow flurries continue into Saturday with a high right around 32 degrees. By Saturday evening the skies start to clear and the low will be in the lower 20s. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high in the lower to mid-30s.
Expect Winter Conditions: Above 1000 feet in elevation there is at least 24 inches of snow on the ground, with deeper snow (36 inches or more) at the highest elevations. See the NERFC Snow Page for current snow information. The use of snowshoes is necessary throughout the region.
Weather: Always be aware of and prepared for weather conditions. Being properly prepared for the weather and conditions will help to ensure a safe and enjoyable time in the outdoors. Check the current National Weather Service Weather Forecast. The NY Mesonet has stations in and just outside of Catskills that provide real time weather data and forecasts. Hudson Valley Weather also provides detailed forecasts for the Hudson Valley and the Catskills.
The Catskill Interpretive Center now hosts a weather station in the MesoWest Network. Check the current conditions at the CIC in Mount Tremper, NY.
Winterize Your Car: Make sure that your vehicle is in good working order before you head out in this cold weather. Carry a survival kit (sleeping bag, blanket, extra jacket, hat, gloves, hand warmers, etc) should you become stuck with your vehicle or are unable to start it.
The Catskill Park is a carry it in, carry it out park - please be sure to take all of your trash home and be sure to Leave No Trace during your visit to the Park.
In An Emergency: Report backcountry emergencies, such as lost or injured hikers, and forest fires to the DEC Forest Rangers at 518-408-5850 or call 911
For More Information: Visit the Maurice D Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center located at 5096 Route 28 in Mt Tremper, NY. The Center is open daily from 9:30 to 4:30, and until 6:30pm on Fridays. The CIC is the Visitor Center for the Catskill Park. Staff and volunteers can provide trail information and updates. The CIC's Gift Shop carries trail maps, trail guides and other last minute items for purchase and through the Catskill Interpretive Center's online store.
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New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Reacting to a Pakistan official's goof-up while displaying a picture in the UN, the Congress on Friday said telling lies is their old tradition and, therefore, not surprising at all.
"Whatever she had done is Pakistan's tradition. Telling lies, hoodwinking and to cheat is Pakistan's old tradition," Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said referring to Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi displaying a wrong picture at the UN General Assembly.
"They are the same people who took money from the US and at the same time hid Osama Bin Laden in their country. This has become their tradition and it is not surprising at all," he said.
In an attempt to attempt to malign India in the UN General Assembly for alleged atrocities in Jammu and Kashmir, Lodhi displayed a picture taken from Gaza and labelled it as the "face of Indian democracy".
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Greetings and happy Monday after the Super Bowl in which the Vikings did not play. Yes, I am still bitter. SKOL!
Small Group Training update: The most popular time slot for a class is Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. (Monday at 7:30 p.m is still an option if we have enough interest and/or would like to add a second night.)
The FREE demo class will be on either Wednesday, February 14 or 21 at 6:30 p.m. Please email me which night(s) will work for you. The sooner we get started, the sooner I can get the real class on the schedule.
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text: Two champions of type design February 4, 2018 #TYPE DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, THINKING David Jonathan Ross, Nick Sherman, Type.Today, Ilya Ruderman Share this post to: Next post:Meet Meret Pro Or back to all posts David Jonathan Ross and Nick Sherman wrap up the 2017 typographics conference discussing their thoughts about contemporary type design with type.today's Ilya Ruderman. This insightful feature is packed with useful tech and resources too. Newer:A Guide to Design Book Publishing for the Non-Rich and Non-FamousOlder:Meet Meret Pro PostedFebruary 4, 2018 AuthorNicole Phillips CategoriesTYPE DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, THINKING TagsDavid Jonathan Ross, Nick Sherman, Type.Today, Ilya Ruderman


text: This is one my favorite pictures of a family photo session we did recently. We fell in love with the intensity of the girl's beautiful eyes that are well complemented by the green background. It was taken outdoors, using only natural light and a reflector. This was a very rewarding experience. Her brother was very sweet and excited about the photo session. Emilie was sweet and friendly but she wasn't as interested about the pictures as her brother was, but she was intrigued. So, we spent some time walking around with her and her brother before we took pictures. We even saw them sharing some time with some of their friends playing outside. That helped them to feel more comfortable with us. They talked to us about their interests, their cat and details about the backyard. It also gave us an opportunity to scout the area, and to see the direction of the sun and the quality of the light. Taking that time with them was key. It was very important for us that this was a positive experience for the family. That ultimately is reflected in the results of the photo session.


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Before you hand over the check for your ERP make sure that the system is best suited for your business processes and industry relevant practices. Some vendors customize their products while others offer specialized modules out of the box. The latter is usually less expensive and chances are that the vendor to is experienced with the needs of your industry.
Is Using Free CRM Software Right For Your Business?
Is Using Free CRM Software Right For Your Business?
A CRM framework comprises of an authentic perspective and examination of all the obtained or to be procured clients. These aides in decreased seeking and associating clients and to anticipate client needs adequately and increment business.
CRM contains every single piece of points of interest of a client, consequently it is simple for track a client likewise and can be utilized to figure out which client can be beneficial and which not.
In CRM framework, clients are gathered by perspectives as per the sort of business they do or as per physical area and are designated to various client supervisors regularly called as record directors. These aides in centering and focusing on every last client independently.
A CRM framework is not just used to manage the current clients but at the same time is helpful in getting new clients. The procedure first begins with distinguishing a client and keeping up all the relating points of interest into the CRM framework which is likewise called a 'Chance of Business'. The Sales and Field delegates then have a go at getting business out of these clients by sophistically catching up with them and changing over them into a triumphant arrangement. This is effortlessly and proficiently done by a coordinated CRM framework.
Every one of the points of interest in free CRM software is kept brought together which is accessible at whatever time on fingertips. This decreases the procedure time and builds profitability.
4 Places To Use ERP Software for Exports
Small and medium businesses can be basically overseen by a solitary ERP Software for exports which make your Imports and Exports simple. To Supply the exceptionally focused request shipment surpasses as far as volumes of offers and benefits you ought to require an ERP Software.
Stock administration
You ought to require an ERP Software for exports to supplant manual power in stock administration Commonly, as an organization develops more information is created. More established frameworks may not be prepared to handle the uptick in data or clients getting to this information. In the event that your framework is hindered, then profitability of each workers is influenced. Without perceivability into deals gauging, purchasers will have a troublesom time recognizing what to buy and when. Keep current generation levels and creation prerequisites close by as opposed to utilizing a disconnected, non-coordinated framework.
This can lessen stockpiling additional materials and rather keep the right sums available. In the meantime, this will permit you to maintain a strategic distance from deficiencies by continually having exceptional stock of crude materials and segments. The System will consequently raise buy request if there is any lack of stock and includes quality checking.
Shipment Details
Spreadsheet planning will mean somebody is going to invest a vast bit of energy accommodating worker plans with what is going on the shop floor. A coordinated planning application is urgent for expanding time spent working and appropriately using assets.
Because of this you can convey the merchandise at determined time and date immediately.Organizations need exact reports continuously. Those organizations without a solitary framework are as yet utilizing incoherent or obsolete modules to get reports and inquiries.You might invest hours of energy superfluously accepting reports and confirming information from different stages. ERP Software will give you a chance to track the request points of interest at whatever time and anyplace from your versatile itself. Because of this component your client can get forward data.
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Why we don't buy Ferraris when all we need (and can afford) are Fiats ?
It makes little sense to buy a Ferrari when you need to trudge daily along bumpy, pothole-ridden roads. The average person does not need a Ferrari. The average person cannot afford a Ferrari. If by chance he does get a Ferrari, in all likelihood he will not be able to maintain the Ferrari.
Alas the average man and the Ferrari are not meant to be.
In the context of enterprise resource planning systems, big firms like SAP offer Ferraris expensive, fancy and completely unsuitable for the average SME. Oracle and SAP have single handedly caused catastrophes of biblical proportions for their clients. Nike and Hershey's may have been able to survive apocalyptical losses of $100 million but an SME most certainly cannot.
A Fiat is more affordable. A Fiat is more suitable. Most importantly, the average man can maintain a Fiat in the long run. Once an ERP system is fully deployed, it stays in place for 10 to 12 years on average.
In India many firms use outdated IT systems in their offices to coordinate their business functions and resources. India is the hub for small and medium businesses and a cradle for start-ups. The majority of the country's workforce is employed by small and medium enterprises – not the Fortune 500s. Business is set to boom and overtake China by the end of 2030. Despite the dynamic development, firms have failed to adopt more efficient and standard practices that results in them continue to lag behind.
The ERP solutions by the big firms in the ERP are too extensive, too complex and too confusing for SMEs. The processes, modules and programs designed are geared towards the requirements of large conglomerates and Fortune companies. For the system to be suitable for the average firm, considerable changes and customizations are required – which further drives up the cost of the ERP. It is akin to buying a Ferrari only to replace all its parts one by one and its engine with that of a Fiat's. By all means, it is a poor decision at best and the catalyst for an absolute catastrophe at worst.
Many local IT and ERP providers are gaining ground as a results, because they build their solution specifically for small and medium enterprises at a fraction of the cost and with a much faster implementation cycle. Once you order for a luxury sports car and then proceed with the desired customizations it is already months past.
If you buy a Ferrari you can expect to wait a long time for it to finally be in your garage – with the necessary paperwork, regulatory compliances, formalities and customizations. If you buy a car from your local dealer, you can expect it in your garage within a week or two at most. Small and medium enterprises need a provider with local knowledge who can give adapted solutions. SMEs as a results are better off hiring Tier II and Tier III vendors who are based locally as they possess in-depth understanding about the relevant industry and business environment. The ERP systems that are provided by major IT firms are too extensive, and complex and do not have the flexibility to adapt their services to local conditions. Given that the large IT firms give standardized solutions throughout the country with their centralized support system, they lack the ability to adapt their service to very specific local needs of the SMEs. Partnering with Tier II firms who give local support service tends to be the wiser, better choice for SMEs.
It is essential that the modules in the ERP system are designed with the day to day processes and relevant industry specifics in mind. Vendors like ExpandERP provide business solutions specifically for SMEs and are specialized in export and manufacturing solutions. An SME thus has a solution that perfectly addresses their business needs with greater support at a fraction of the usual cost.
Tier II firms design sturdy affordable cars and have an extensive service support. Tier I firms prove state-of-the-art, customized luxury cars but at exorbitant rates and with limited support system. SMEs require a relatively sturdy, standard system that can handle the firm's daily challenges and go over the bumps without breaking down. The tier II solution or the Fiat gives a smooth ride, good mileage without breaking the bank of the buyer. It is advisable to leave the Ferraris to the Fortune 500s and ride away in the Fiat and save the tears and headaches.
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Custom Road to Failure
How heavy customization doom projects
Big firms such as Nike planned to go the whole nine yards ensuring that their ERP system would be absolutely custom fitted to their needs and desires. Sure, the additional modifications and
customisations would indeed add a few more thousands to their ever growing expenses, and the project may get delayed by a month or two, but in the end it would work out perfectly right? Wrong. The $400 million upgrade to the supply chain and ERP system resulted in the company losing $100 million in sales and their stocks crashed by 20% as a result of this fiasco.
The failure of the ERP system can wreak havoc for any company. Excessive ERP customization is often blamed for these disasters. ERP customization refers to the process of modifying the existing software and programs as per the requirements of the firm. Customizing the ERP program takes a lot of additional resources, time and financial investment –and it almost inevitably results in the project going way over budget and gives a system where the company has to rely on non-tested functionalities. A case in point would be the United States Navy who sunk over $ 1 billion in four different ERP projects that all resulted in failures.
The following are three main reasons why custom-made solutions end up causing more problems than ever before:
Increased Complexity and long term costs:
A company that demands heavy modifications to the system has to invest large upfront capital before they can reap the benefits of the ERP. Often time the changes are very narrowly focused and even minor deviations in business practices or related legal regulations render the entire system outdated. Once the firm has invested large capital in an on premise system, they are financially bound to a certain degree to continue using the system and upgrade the same solution for years to come. The ERP programs have to be individually customized each time the ERP system has to be updated to support the evolving industrial environment.
Upgrades to the system are continually delayed
ERP vendors periodically release new versions of their software and add new features and services. A customized ERP system is not able to mesh fully with the new version and data is often lost in the process. The firm is dependent on customization consultants to alter the customized codes each time that the system has to be updated – which adds a significant amount to the ongoing operational expenses. These additional expenses and problems are a hindrance when the firm decides to update heavily customized system. Companies tend to delay the upgrades to their system – sometimes indefinitely. This makes the company vulnerable as it is not able to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment and requirements.
Best practices are compromised
ERP vendors expend a significant amount on R&D to develop the best, standardized system that incorporate the industrial and legal requirements. Customisations to the system may result in the company failing to adhere to the industrial best practices and cause a lot of financial and legal woes.
If a company finds that it needs to customize the entire ERP system, it would generally indicate that the chosen solution is not the ideal one for them. Looking for an industry-specific ERP solution would help the firm in minimizing the amount of customisations required to make the system compatible with the business needs.
Companies need to understand beforehand that heavily customizing their ERP system greatly escalates the potential for disaster. The initial upfront investments required are exponentially greater and both the short and long term operational costs are significantly higher. The industrial best practices tend to be compromised in the long run and the consistent delays in updating the system leads to the firm becoming a dinosaur in the dynamic business world.
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The annual migration of Monarch Butterflies is one of the most impressive phenomena in the natural world. Every spring, vast numbers of monarch butterflies undertake a multi-generational journey from their wintering grounds in the mountains of Mexico to temperate areas of the United States thousands of miles to the north where they will summer, only to return back to Mexico in the fall. How the butterflies know to make this journey continues to confound scientists, as no butterfly lives long enough to make the entire journey there and back.
What is known with certainty, however, is that this incredible yearly pilgrimage is under threat from habitat destruction, which has drastically reduced the population of migrants in recent decades. The state of Texas is a crucial link link between the Monarch's wintering grounds in Mexico and their summer habitat further North, and effectively, the preservation of habitat here is of paramount importance to the continued survival of this natural wonder.
THE TEXAS MONARCH FLYWAY STRATEGY PROGRAM is an effort to restore, increase and enhance Monarch habitat across three regions that serve as critical links in the monarch butterfly's flyway, while also serving to protect habitat for other pollinators that are crucial to local ecosystems and agriculture. The three regions included in the program are:
The Flyway Strategy Program was originally created for the 8-county Gulf-Houston Region, and has expanded to the entire Monarch Flyway within the State of Texas as the demand for greater coordination for planning needs and funding opportunities became apparent.
The eventual aim of the program is a contiguous monarch butterfly habitat along the entire Texas coastline and the critical upland regions leading northward. This program brings together multiple nonprofit, governmental and school-based organizations, including large-landscapes, 25+ municipalities, 12 county governments, multiple school districts and non-profit organizations. See chart below for more detail:
In May 2015, the White House's Pollinator Health Task Force issued a document entitled National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators, which included a goal to increase the Monarch population to 225 million by 2020. Between 1996 and 2013 this population plummeted from nearly one billion to only 35 million, a decline of almost 97% percent. This federal effort identified the I-35 Corridor as the focus area for federal conservation efforts, which will involve the United States Department of Transportation working with State DOT's preserve habitat along the corridor. The government announced that work with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Southwest Region was already underway.
However, while the sunny areas of short vegetation along the interstate provide good habitat for the migrants, the Monarch's flyway includes many areas outside of the relatively narrow bandwidth of the interstate corridor, necessitating a robust response to habitat destruction on a state and local level. This need has been further exacerbated by current uncertainty about federal policy towards pollinators under the new administration.
In 2016 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued the Texas Monarch & Native Pollinator Conservation Plan aimed at protecting the Monarchs and 30 other pollinator species in Texas. The pillars of this plan are:
- Habitat Conservation
- Inventory of Current Habitat Conservation and Management Activities on Public Lands
- Conservation and Perpetuation of Floral Resources and Larval Host Plants on Public Lands
- Native Pollinator Protocols for Agricultural Tax Valuation Based on Wildlife Management
- Native Pollinator Protocols for State Development Projects
- Education and Outreach
- Research
- Partnerships and Collaboration
Facilitated by Houston Wilderness, the Texas Multi-Regional Monarch Flyway Strategy is an outgrowth of the Gulf Houston & Tri-Regional Monarch Flyway Strategy, which is a collaborative effort modeled after Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Monarch Conservation Plan focused on preservation and creation of monarch butterfly and other pollinator habitat in the 8-county area in and around Greater Houston. Interest in the plan from regions outside of the 8-county Gulf Houston Region made clear the need for collaboration across a broader area, leading to the creation of the Tri-Regional and then the Texas Monarch Flyway Strategy, which includes projects in Hill Country, North Texas and South Texas in addition to the Greater Houston Area. The Tri-Regional MFS Program includes three phases, which include the restoration and enhancement of:
A) Grass and riparian lands in urban area
B) Rural/Suburban Areas
C) Sustainability and long term maintenance of these areas.
Scientific findings show these focus areas are critical to monarch and other pollinator conservation, expansion and protection of these species.
The Texas MFS Program will establish, restore, or enhance 120+ new patches (areas of less than half an acre) of pollinator habitat and well over 100 additional acres of Monarch butterfly habitat. Current proposed projects include providing regional workshop opportunities for professional and public participation and will support local stewardship through
- On-the-ground restoration/enhancement projects,
- Nectar and Milkweed plant propagation and availability,
- Environmental education programming and
- The creation of conservation career ladders.
Recent Updates on the Texas Monarch Flyway Strategy:
- Utilizing funding various federal, state and regional sources, Houston Wilderness is working with Texas biologists, multiple municipalities, and environmental nonprofits to enhance or restore 15,000 acres of habitat for monarch butterflies within the monarch's migratory flight path through Texas.
- The Gulf-Houston MFS was recently expanded to include multiple rooftop pollinator gardens in downtown Houston (summer of 2018)
- Multiple regions in the MFS are currently collectly various native milkweed seeds and plugs for distribution to partners around the state.
The Gulf-Houston Monarch Flyway Strategy is part of the Gulf-Houston Regional Conservation Plan, which is a long-term collaborative of environmental, business and governmental entities working together to create a first-ever ecosystem continuity and connectivity plan for the Gulf-Houston Region.
The Gulf-Houston Monarch Flyway Strategy (MFS) was created as a collaborative region-wide effort focused on the preservation and creation of monarch butterfly and other pollinator habitat in the 8-county area in and around Greater Houston. The Strategy has 3 phases in urban, suburban and rural areas as well as long term sustainability and maintenance need. The Strategy focuses on 4 major key parts: 1) Habitat Conservation, 2) Education and Outreach, 3) Research, Monitoring & Job Creation, and 4) Partnership & Collaboration.
To learn more about this region's Monarch Flyway Strategy, apply for funding or to get involved, click here.
1. South Texas Urban Refuge Program – The South Texas Urban Refuge program is focused on building sustainably and increasing monarch habitat in the region. It supports the Santa Ana, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and Laguna Atascosa NWRs and surrounding communities. The following projects will help create urban habitats in multiple communities in the region.
- Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) High School Project – 1) Santa Ana NWR will partner with PSJA High School to create one milkweed seed plot (~800 sq feet to about .25 ac).
- Santa Ana NWR - will hire an SCA for implementation of seed and plant propagation of native milkweed. This intern will work with PSJA ISD to increase the availability of native milkweeds for their seed plot and for use in schoolyard and pocket parks in the region.
- Santa Ana NWR will host 1-2 workshops in partnership with PSJA ISD to share lessons learned, steps forward and how other individuals and community members can get involved in monarch and pollinator conservation efforts.
- South Texas Urban Refuge - will create 20-25 patches of monarch habitat in the cities neighboring the three refuges using funds for seeds and plants, as well as donated plants from the schoolyard habitat propagation.
2. Aransas NWR - Aransas NWR and the Friends of Aransas and Matagorda Island will plant native plants and create a pollinator area around one of the refuge's water features important to wildlife and a good place for the public to enjoy wildlife watching. This project will also feature artwork depicting pollinators around the water tower and trail enhancement to improve accessibility.
If you have a project you would like to submit to the Tri-Regional MFS Click the Link Here
1. Balcones Canyonlands NWR (BCNWR) – BCNWR and Friends of BCNWR would like to establish/construct monarch/pollinator habitat on partner lands for 4 entities.
2. Candlelight Ranch Project – Restoration of existing grasslands on Candlelight Ranch, which is a non-profit partner that delivers creative, hands-on programs and nature-based activities for special needs and at-risk youth.
3. City of Jonestown Project – A refuge neighbor, the City of Jonestown will become the site of a new monarch/pollinator experience through the planting and establishment of native vegetation for monarchs/pollinators on parklands. The city also hopes to provide interpretive signage to the public to encourage community stewardship and understanding.
4. Lago Vista ISD Campus Project – A refuge neighbor, the City of Lago Vista's ISD would like to establish monarch/pollinator gardens on both the Lago Vista Intermediate and Elementary School campus. Both will be utilized to provide hands-on education and enrich the science curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade in Lago Vista, TX.
Monarch butterflies travel through San Antonio and the surrounding Central Texas area each fall on their annual migration to Mexico, although in recent years, their numbers have dwindled. There are many organizations working on Monarch and Pollinator restoration in the Texas Hill Country. See a list of Partners working on monarch and pollinator conservation efforts below:
- Texan By Nature
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Keep Austin Beautiful
- Texas Parks and Wildlife
- Native Prairies Association of Texas
- Texas Butterfly Ranch
If you have a project you would like to submit to the Tri-Regional MFS Click the Link Here
Click the bumble bee above to read the Southwest FarmPress article on "The importance of pollinators to soil and water conservation in Texas"
The Tri-Regional Monarch Flyway Strategy is an initiative spearheaded by


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The Mega ShowNotes for WitGlass Unfiltered Episode 25
The show notes I assembled for Episode 25 of WitGlass Unfiltered are so detailed that I thought I'd offer them as their own WitGlass Drafts post, as well. I don't think I'll be able to offer such complete show notes for every episode, because these show notes took so much time to assemble that I wouldn't be able to put out more one or two podcast episodes a week. Here they are in all their glory, however. Enjoy.
#25 - Home Automation, Smart Assistants, and Security
Andy Rubin is back in the news with Essential Phone and upcoming home automation and smart security hardware. Apple is reportedly working on an AI chip. And privacy and security are hard to come by. In this episode, I discuss these things, plus a five-minute rave about the Jura Impressa C60 home espresso machine.
Topics Discussed
- 1:00 - Jura Impressa C60
- 2:00 - Trader Joe's Ethiopian Coffee
- 3:00 - Proper Way to drink a shot
- 4:00 - Lex Land's New EP, released under the band name One Big Dark Room: From Hell, With Love
- 7:00 - "Andy Rubin" on Wikipedia
- 8:00 - Essential Phone:
- "Android Creator Andy Rubin's Essential Phone Looks Stunning and Will Cost $699"
- I allude to this weird feature of the Essential Phone, but I never return to discuss it in depth. Here's an article about it: "Nice Phone, Essential, but Why Is There a Hole in the Screen?"
- 11:00 - "4K Resolution" on Wikipedia
- 12:00 - Re/Code
- 14:00 - Siri Privacy and Data processing
- 18:00 - Evernote Encryption
- 21:00
- Dropbox Security
- iMessage End-to-end encryption
- 22:00 - Three Felonies a Day
- 24:00 - Apple AI Chip
- 25:00 - Andy Rubin about Fighting Technology: "The Father of Android Says It Has 'Forced Us to Fight' With Technology: But He's Releasing an Android-Based Phone"
Apps and Services
The apps and services listed here are the ones that I actually use in developing and maintaining the website and podcast. If you see it listed here, I love it. I don't keep using any app or service I don't love. Every app and every service has limitations—some more annoying or frustrating than others. But if it's on this list, you can be sure that on the whole, I love it.


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World War One: The Army Cyclist Corps
One sunny spring afternoon earlier this year, I found myself wandering round Isleworth Cemetery. This is a fascinating and peaceful place, opened in the 1880s when the graveyard at the nearby All Saints Church became full and was closed to new burials. Among the many memorials at Isleworth is one to a member of the well-known local Pears family (the soap manufacturers), who died in the Titanic disaster of 1912.
There are also a number of memorial stones relating to the two World Wars here. These headstones are easily identifiable, all conforming to the simple and elegant design laid down by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in 1917. Each lists the deceased serviceman's name, rank, age, unit and date of death, along with his regimental badge, a religious symbol and a brief inscription often chosen by the family.
As you can see from the photograph (left), William Samworth's headstone is no different in that respect. But it was the nature of some of the details on there that really struck me. The first and most important thing was his unit. Despite having studied both World Wars in great detail, I had never encountered the Army Cyclist Corps before. I admit I was intrigued by the concept, and determined to find out more about the ACC – and about Private Samworth too…


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Tutt Library Research Guides
(National Archives) Guide to the Electoral College
-What exactly is the Electoral College?
-Who are the Electors and how did they vote in the last election?
U.S . Electoral College- historic from 1789-2000: candidates, electoral & popular votes, notes (NARA)
'Vote: the Machinery of Democracy' - looks at the history & variety of voting methods in the U.S.: the voice vote, "party ticket" (paper ballots listing candidates from just one party), Australian ballot, voting equipment, voting reforms of the early 1900s, etc.(NMAH,SI)
To Assure Pride and Confidence in the Electoral Process - report from the National Commission on Federal Election Reform
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Where Are We Going? As I reach and teach I am always presented with an opportunity to empower and support. One might ask, how do you know you are making this kind of impact? My response would go like this, when the eyes of those I am trying to teach reach mine, their focus shares all I need to know... My writing this week is inspired by the work I am doing with MSW students and the mutual process that unfolds. As my students find themselves transitioning into a new semester, there is another opportunity to add to their own works toward progress, and the learning is in place.
Where Are We Going? It is as much about the uncertain as it applies to what one has been able to add to their toolbox. You see, often when we are immersed into our goals and tasks at hand, we can lose sight of the awareness needed to recognize what opportunities we have gained. Today was about identifying competency as much as it was about striving towards progress that is yet to be achieved. I challenge my student's to pause along the way, not losing sight of all the learning that surrounds them as they often just want to check off the next item on the list. I want them to be mindful and in tune with the practice opportunities that will never be on the syllabi, but can impact their development in a manner that will effectively add to their skill set and ability to reach those in need.
Where Are We Going? It is a process, and if you trust it, you will be presented with openings that you never imagined would be possible... It is in this space and place that one is empowered and motivated to embrace challenge and difficulty, not as a chore, but rather as a choice. Can You Hear Me? If you can then perhaps you are following my lead here. It's a straight path towards insight, observation and the objectivity that a helping professional would need, not only to help those in need, but to support themselves in the process. Today was a good day... It signified to me that those I was striving to reach were available and present, and when this is in place, then there is no question as to Where Are We Going?
Once again, when one teaches two learn! I am continually inspired by the opportunity that I have been given, one that I do not take for granted. You see, I am in a position to not only impact the future of social work as it applies to the students I support, but what they take into the field as a result has the opportunity to transcend... This is where I am going, and I hold no reservations as to what is possible, an opportunity for a level of change that can impact all parties involved. As I reflect on just that I am empowered, and provided with another moment to breathe a little easier with my head up and heart open...
"It's not what you look at that matters,
it's what you see."
~Henry David Thoreau
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Founder of Can You Hear Me? External Field Instructor at University of Southern California School of Social Work MSW@USC. Daniel has a Masters in Social Work (Families and Children Practice/School Social Work). He is currently nearing the completion of the LCSW testing process. More about the man behind the mission ⇢


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Full steam ahead!
Post written by Rado Žilinský. See his work HERE.
I've met Peter and Barbora for the first time when I wanted to create making of video for one of my own projects. We understood each other from the beginning and we've been of one mind so thanks to it, our first project went well. During that time we've been talking a lot about their big project, which they were preparing. As you probably know now, it was Heart of a Tower – a unique Slovak project for me. They let me read the script and I really liked it – the style, the setting and also the story.
Based on that, I decided it would be nice to contribute by my piece. They agreed and I chose to work on art design of the Steam-boat, where part of the story takes place. I'm glad that I could also write this blog, because sometimes it seems most of the people think, that the work of us – the artists – is easy. That the ideas just pop out of our minds and than than we are just putting it on the paper. Often, they don't realize how much work and preparation could hide behind such art design.
That's why I decided to show you the process of creation briefly. But don't worry; it's mainly about the pictures. It could be enough to go through them to understand it. But if you'll be interested in anything more, or it won't be obvious from the picture, the explanation will be on hand in the text.
- If you're not Oliviero Toscani, who simply come and knows, you can't avoid the preparations. When I'm about to design anything, in this case the steam-boat, I have to gather a material at first. This time I was looking for old and/or historical pictures of different boats and also illustrations of other artists. This part could be simply called by one phrase – Steal like an artist.
2. Although I like to draw by hand, this time I used slightly different approach. I made the basic sketch right in the 3D program. It was easier for me to work with things like scale or approximate height of the floors this way. The steam-boat is pretty technical stuff, which was also one of the reasons for my decision. Everything that followed after was easily made in Photoshop.
3. As you can see on the following pictures, it was rather easy for me to move from 2D sketches straight to the 3D. Here we were looking for the right proportions of the boat. 3D is great for it (you can also have a look how does the boat look from the other angles – HERE). This is the phase, when you start to have much better idea about how will the final picture looks like. We were thinking about if there's enough place for the whole crew of the boat or if there are all the places for the specific scenes from the film. Here, it's very important to talk about the unfinished work step by step. It could be real bummer if I'd secretly do it my way almost to the final stage. Feedback, that would come after, could be much more extensive and terrifying than it was.
4. Anyway there's always some feedback. Actually, life of an artist is the feedback hell:) Sometimes, the clients are torturing us by a complicated feedback, but in fact they just want to tell us that we have to make it completely different (but to be honest, this is mainly the case of the artists, which are usually keeping their progress secret, or they're not answering their phones). I believe it's not my case:)
5. So, when you survive few feedback rounds and your mental health is still strong, you can move to the final render in 3D program. Render is something like the final picture, where the camera angle, lights and main materials are set up. Then you can move to Photoshop, to add all the details, textures this time only in 2D space.
6. And then… finally… Here you can see, which parts I've been doing only in Photoshop. I added different textures, some "dirt", irregularities, also the background, overall colours and lot of other small details.
To get to this final artwork took about one month.


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June 25, 2013
UFC 13: Enson Inoue vs Royce Alger (MMA's Most Underrated Fight!?)
You all know I am a wrestling fan, and most know that I have a man-crush on Inoue (one of the pioneer grapplers who transitioned smoothly to MMA), so this analysis may be a bit biased... but that makes it no less accurate.
Back in the early days of bare knuckle UFC one could almost always count on the wrestler shooting without much of a back up plan if it fails, and you can see Enson just about nails the crucifix before setting up the arm bar from closed guard. He eats a few shots in the process but gains a W in the UFC with one of 9 career submissions in 12 victories. In other words Enson is the shnizel!
Above and beyond the arm bar victory this was a historically pivotal fight as Enson got injured in the bout with Alger. Back in 97 the UFC was still tournament style with each winner advancing throughout the same evening. By the 13th installment of this style of fight, the UFC realized they need back up fighters in case of injuries. As luck would have it a very young (the youngest to fight in the UFC at that time at 18 I believe) kid by the name of Tito Ortiz won the alternate bout and replaced Enson who was set to face Guy Mezger. Though Tito would go on to lose via a guillotine, this scrap with Mezger would catapult Tito into stardom as he would quickly climb the cage of success and become one of the most dominant and controversial fighters in MMA history.
Who knows what would have come of Enson moving on to fight Guy Mezger. It would be the first and last time we would see Enson grace the octagon, though he would go on to win the Shooto LHWT title, fight the likes of Randy Couture, also throw down in a few Pride FC events.
Now days you are more likely to find Enson at an arts fair where he sells his hand made Yamato Damashii (Samurai Spirit roughly) bracelets which the profits of go to those still in need after the devastating earthquakes and subsequent nuclear disaster in his native Japan. Here is a link to a write up I did a couple years ago on his bracelets! I still have yet to get one and do a review, but check out the great selection he has. Plus it is hand made by the man himself!!!!
Don't forget your roots kids, Enson was a BJJ and MMA pioneer!
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text: Juvenile Crime Legal Experts Say Life Without Parole Should End For Juveniles By Amanda Magnus & Frank Stasio • Feb 19, 2019 ALEXVAN / PIXABAY A new paper from Duke University concludes that North Carolina should end the sentence of life without parole for juvenile offenders. "Juvenile Life Without Parole in North Carolina" looks at the cases of 94 people sentenced to life without parole as juveniles in the state and finds almost half of them have been overturned. The Legality Of Life Without Parole By Laura Pellicer & Frank Stasio • Aug 11, 2017 Gerry Broome / AP Photo - 2017 In 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a mandatory life sentence without parole for juvenile offenders is unconstitutional. Last year, the court said the ruling also applies to more than 2,000 inmates who were convicted as teens and are serving life sentences across the country. NC Political Roundup: An Early Morning Vote, "Raise The Age," And More By Jennifer Brookland & Frank Stasio • May 19, 2017 Dave Crosby / flickr A 3 a.m. vote at the state legislature last week resulted in the sudden transfer of $1 million from education, nutrition and cultural programs to pilot programs combating opioid addiction. The money was taken exclusively from districts represented by Democrats. Re-evaluating Juvenile Justice In North Carolina By Laura Pellicer & Frank Stasio • Mar 16, 2017 Wikimedia A new bill in the North Carolina Legislature proposes changing the juvenile penal system to raise the age of adult prosecution for most offenses. The state is currently one of only two in the nation where 16 and 17 year olds are routinely charged as adults. This Week At The Legislature: Judicial Appointments And 'Raise The Age' By Will Michaels & Frank Stasio • Mar 10, 2017 Jeff Tiberii / WUNC State lawmakers have advanced a measure that would remove some judicial appointment powers from Gov. Roy Cooper. They also continued touting a bill that would change opiate prescription guidelines and proposed, yet again, to send 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds who are alleged to have committed nonviolent crimes to juvenile courts instead of being tried as adults. Host Frank Stasio talks with WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Jeff Tiberii about this week's activity at the legislature. "Bad Girls," Eugenics And Samarcand Manor By Anita Rao & Frank Stasio • Jul 22, 2016 Records of Samarcand Manor, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Department of Public Safety, Samarcand Manor School, Eagle Springs, North Carolina More than 2,000 women and girls were forcibly sterilized in the first two decades of North Carolina's state eugenics program from 1929-1950. While many governmental institutions and scientists propelled the movement forward, the new book "Bad Girls at Samarcand: Sexuality and Sterilization in a Southern Juvenile Reformatory" (LSUP/2016) traces the story of one reformatory's unexpected role in the process. Durham Expands Clean Slate Opportunity For First Time Misdemeanor Offenders By Rebecca Martinez • Sep 7, 2015 Lionel Allorge / Wikipedia Durham is expanding a program that allows young first-time offenders to remove a misdemeanor conviction from their record. Previously available to 16 and 17 year olds, those 21 and under can complete the misdemeanor diversion program beginning in October. Instead of facing jail time or a fine, participants go to court, attend workshops and do community service work. Durham Chief District Court Judge Marcia Morey says during a typical misdemeanor court appearance, an offender is able to have just a few seconds before a judge, plead guilty, and pay a fine. Young Inmates To Have More Educational Options By Catherine Brand • Apr 2, 2015 Solja Virkkunen / Creative Commons Durham County will move forward with a program that offers educational services for incarcerated youth. During a six-month pilot program, the Durham Literacy Center provided male inmates ages 16-to-24 with life skills and job readiness training. Brian Jones from the Durham County Sheriff's Office says the program will now be expanded to include female inmates and will help prepare youth to take the General Equivalency Development (GED) test. Teens Help Turn Abandoned North Carolina Prisons Into Farms By Anita Rao & Frank Stasio • Nov 18, 2014 Noran Sanford Cody Oxendine grew up in a small town in North Carolina dominated by gangs. He joined a gang at a young age and his activities landed him in juvenile court for two counts of simple assault. Three years ago, he was on probation and doing everything in his power to avoid prison. Now, 18-year-old Cody is thrilled to spend a lot of his time at one particular prison. Oxendine is part of a group of youth leading an effort to flip an abandoned prison in Wagram, North Carolina into a sustainable farm. North Carolina Podcast Poised To Hit National Stage By Carol Jackson • Oct 31, 2014 Julienne Alexander Criminal is a new podcast that's gaining some buzz. In August, the Huffington Post called it the Best New Radio Show In America. A couple of months later, it was included in Buzzfeed's list of "12 Podcasts That Will Make You A Better Human." National Conference On Youth Development Takes Place In Greensboro By Jeff Tiberii • Oct 20, 2014 www.teensuicideprevention.org About 900 people are expected to attend the National Symposium on Juvenile Services this week in Greensboro. The five-day event includes panel discussions, trainings on youth development strategies and research presentations to better understand brain development in adolescents. Seminar topics include: Curbing Youth Violence In Rural North Carolina By Catherine Brand • Jul 18, 2014 NC-ACE Back in 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wanted to take on what some have called an "epidemic" of youth violence. One of the initiatives was the Academic Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention, or NC-ACE. The program focused on Robeson County which, at the time, had the highest levels of youth violence in the state. NC-ACE is now entering the final year of its efforts, with some of the programs scheduled to wrap up at the end of the summer. NC Closer To Raising Age At Which Teens Can Be Tried As Adults By Jessica Jones • May 22, 2014 Kate Ter Harr / Flickr Creative Commons Yesterday, in the state House, lawmakers passed a bill that would allow 16 and 17-year-olds charged with misdemeanors to be referred to the juvenile justice system, rather than trying them as adults. The measure has been a long time coming. The so-called "Raise the Age" bill passed 77 to 39 with broad bipartisan support. Republican representative Marilyn Avila of Wake County is the bill's main sponsor. NC House Lawmakers Pass Bill To Raise Age At Which Teens Can Be Charged As Adults By Jessica Jones • May 21, 2014 www.ncleg.net State lawmakers in the House have passed a bill that would raise the age at which North Carolina teens can be charged as adults. North Carolina is one of only two states that still treat 16- and 17-year-old offenders as adults. Republican representative Marilyn Avila is a sponsor of the bill. "This bill is one that I feel like North Carolina needs to consider because we're one of only two states who do not have our 16 and 17-year-old juvenile delinquents placed in the juvenile justice system. They go into the adult system," said Avila. NC Supreme Court To Consider Mandatory Life Sentences For Juveniles By Phoebe Judge • May 5, 2014 North Carolina Department of Public Safety On Tuesday, the North Carolina Supreme Court will consider whether or not to allow parole for criminals charged with life sentences as juveniles before 2012. The case is a response to the 2012 Miller v. Alabama decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. It held that mandatory life sentences without parole for juveniles were unconstitutional. The hearing in North Carolina is to determine whether or not to apply that decision retroactively.


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Bouslah, Kryzanowski, and M'Zali (2018)
Bouslah, Kais, Lawrence Kryzanowski, and Bouchra M'Zali. "Social Performance and Firm Risk: Impact of the Financial Crisis." Journal of Business Ethics, May 2018.
From the authors' abstract: "[U]sing a sample of non-financial U.S. firms covering the period 1991–2012...[w]e find that the relation between SP and risk is significantly different in the crisis period (post-crisis period) compared to the pre-crisis period. SP reduces volatility during the financial crisis. The risk reduction potential of SP is mainly due to the strengths component of SP. Since the relation of risk is stronger with SP strengths than SP concerns, this implies an asymmetric relation between these SP components and a firm's risk. Specifically, strengths act as a risk reduction tool during an adverse economic environment.
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10551-016-3017-x


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Food & Drink
By day, pastry chef picks blueberries at his farm. By night, they star in his desserts.
This time of year, Deric McGuffey's life revolves around blueberries.
He starts most days picking them under the hot morning sun at Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm, an organic, no-spray operation he and his wife, Kether Smith, purchased with family members three seasons ago.
By afternoon, inspiration follows him to the relative cool of the kitchen at Il Palio in Chapel Hill's Siena Hotel, where he is the pastry chef.
"We're seeing probably the best blueberries I've come across in 17 years of baking with them," says McGuffey during a recent break at the farm.
He and Smith are so confident about the dynamic flavor contained in the plump orbs that they recently branched into production of blueberry-based wines and ciders under the Botanist and Barrel label.
Later this fall, his dessert-making skills will be spotlighted Sept. 14 at Festa Italiano, an all-star chef dinner event hosted by Il Palio chef Teddy Diggs that benefits Friends of the James Beard House. Soon, he'll turn his attention to the seasonal delight he'll make to wow guests.
But for now, McGuffey is content to slip some of his blueberries onto the regular menu at Il Palio.
Diners currently can cap off their meal with his elegant Goat Cheese Panna Cotta with Poached Cedar Grove Blueberries and Poppyseed Crisp. The dessert is a bona fide showstopper and is often acknowledged by glowing reviews via social media. The tender panna cotta, made with fresh chevre from Goat Lady Dairy, is hidden below a gleaming layer of blueberry gelatin and topped with a pleasingly brittle poppyseed cookie. It's all meant to suggest a deconstructed cannoli.
While it tastes like something beyond the reach of mere mortals, McDuffey says the blueberry layer starts simply from the jus rendered from poaching the berries in fresh-squeezed lemon juice and sugar. He adds gelatin, giving it body and a sleek shine, reserving the berries for garnish.
Easy for him to say. At home, a bit more like the rest of us, McGuffey is more inclined to treat his family to a fresh-baked blueberry crisp. Made with mostly pantry ingredients, it comes together in a snap.
Make one soon, before this year's blueberry season tapers off by the end of August. McGuffey suggests topping the still-warm crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Jill Warren Lucas is a freelance writer from Raleigh. She can be reached at email@example.com or via Twitter at @jwlucasnc.
Festa Italiano
Deric McGuffey will prepare the dessert course at Festa Italiano, a Friends of the James Beard House benefit dinner set for Sept. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Il Palio in Chapel Hill's Siena Hotel. Chef Teddy Diggs will be joined by several visiting chefs from North Carolina and around the country to present the multi-course meal, which includes wine and cocktails. Tickets are $175 for James Beard Foundation members or $185 for non-members. Order at ilpalio.com/festa-italiana/ or call 919-918-2545.
Blueberry Crisp
Recipe by Deric McGuffey of Il Palio and Cedar Grover Blueberry Farm. McGuffey notes that he is a little "heavy handed" with salt. "I love heavily sea salted caramel for example, and when you add the salt to the brown sugar in the streusel recipe, it's quite like that," he said. But he said the salt can be reduced to taste.
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 sticks butter, chilled
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 quarts blueberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine first six ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and work together until a nice crumble forms.
Toss berries in starch and place in a 9-by-9-inch (or similar) casserole dish. Evenly distribute streusel on top and bake for about 30 minutes, or until berries are bubbling. Cool and serve.
Yields: 6 servings.


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Good Night, Gold Dust's latest release, COME DOWN (Sept 2013), finds the band expanding upon the atmospheric folk rock displayed on 2010's BETWEEN THE CLICK OF THE LIGHT... and 2012's TOWARDS THE SUN. COME DOWN, which incorporates synthesizers, minimal percussion, layers of guitar, piano, and harmony, offers a taste of things to come from GNGD.
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