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The Mountlake Terrace Police Department and supporting agencies have completed their investigation into the manner of death of Cheryl DeBoer, a 53-year-old Mountlake Terrace woman who was last heard from on the morning of Monday, Feb. 8. They have determined her death was a suicide.
On Feb. 8, DeBoer was reported missing after failing to arrive for work. DeBoer's vehicle was later discovered in the 23400 block of 58th Avenue West in Mountlake Terrace. According to investigators, the vehicle and surrounding area revealed no evidence of assault, abduction or struggle.
On Feb. 14, DeBoer's body was discovered by search crews in a culvert located at the intersection of 244th Street Southwest and Cedar Way, also in Mountlake Terrace. DeBoer had a plastic bag loosely taped over her head. The autopsy, performed by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner, determined asphyxiation and fresh water drowning as the cause of death. DeBoer's toxicology results revealed an absence of any substance that could have contributed to her death. Additionally, the autopsy did not reveal any injuries consistent with DeBoer being a victim of an assault, abduction or struggle. Assistant Police Chief Pete Caw said that a substance that initially tested to be animal blood was actually a sugary substance that will sometimes test positive for blood before further analysis is completed.
After the Mountlake Terrace Police Department has completed their investigation into DeBoer's death, investigators met with members of the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office to discuss forensic, medical, physical and circumstantial evidence discovered during the investigation. After a thorough review of the evidence in the investigation, the Medical Examiner determined suicide as the manner of DeBoer's death.
Mountlake Terrace Police recently met with the family members to discuss the findings of the investigation. Mike DeBoer, Cheryl's husband, thanked the community for their support over the past several months and expressed his appreciation for the thorough and careful work of the Mountlake Terrace Police Department and for the manner in which detectives interacted with the family.
The family asks for everyone to please respect their privacy during this difficult time.


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Saint Michael's is a closed churchyard, which means that there are no more burials except interment of ashes in either existing graves or into our Garden of Remembrance. Additional headstones, stone tablets are not permitted in the churchyard apart from the replacement and refurbishment of existing ones. Permission from the Rector and PCC must be obtained for any such replacements and refurbishments.
Saint Michael's PCC will not allow other objects to be placed either on the graves or in the graveyard such as:
– railings, chippings, statues, keepsakes, children's toys,
artificial flower or foliage and items of furniture.
In early November, Saint Michael's holds an All Soul's Remembrance service where it is hoped that people can come together with others, in the supportive environment of their local parish church and remember their loved ones in prayer and with thanksgiving.

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Probability and Statistics in Project Estimating by Glen Alleman on Herding Cats
ROI on Telecommuting by Jessica Lipnack on Endless Knots (thanks to Bas de Baar for the tip)
5 Social Business Factors? by Jay Deragon on Socialutions
Enterprise Infrastructure Predictions for 2009 by John Vrionis on Lightspeed Ventures
Research Shows Happiness is Highly Contagious by Alex Kjerulf on Chief Happiness Officer
Discuss Results not Tasks by Johanna on Managing Product Development
Work for Free? by Vincent Laforet


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Ready for a little fire this morning? I want to help you crush your comfort zone. I've shared that I'm taking steps each day to make myself uncomfortable for the sake of growth and moving to the next level & I want to help you do the same.
In today's minisode I share my perspective that discomfort needs to be the starting line, not the finish line.
I challenge you to find your limits by doing things that make you uncomfortable.
If discomfort, fear, judgement or embarrassment are the price of admission to my very best life, I'm willing to pay. Today.
I hope you are too.
Want to hop on the wait list for the spring Fat Loss Fast Track?
Check out the new Daily Motivations Podcast here.


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text: Just Friends with Benefits, the debut novel by Meredith Schorr, is about a woman who tries to turn the one who got away into "the one". The summary says: "When a friend urges Stephanie Cohen not to put all her eggs in one bastard, the advice falls on deaf ears. Stephanie's college crush on Craig Hille has been awakened 13 years later as if soaked in a can of Red Bull and she is determined not to let the guy who got away once, get away twice. Stephanie, a 32-year-old paralegal from Washington, D.C., is a 70s and 80s television trivia buff who can recite the starting lineup of the New York Yankees and go beer for beer with the guys. And despite her failure to get married and procreate prior to entering her 30s, she has so far managed to keep her overbearing mother from sticking her head in the oven." Head to the author's website for an excerpt.


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Circular Letter No. 24 (1998)
September 4, 1998
All Insurers Authorized to Write Commercial Liability Insurance
Suspension of Regulation 131 Filing Requirements
On August 5, 1998, Governor Pataki signed into law Chapter 579 of the Laws of 1998 that, among other things, repeals Section 334 of the Insurance Law. Section 334 directed the Superintendent to compile commercial liability insurance data for an Annual Commercial Property/Casualty Report to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature. Regulation 131, which implements the provisions of Section 334, instructed insurers about the format and content of the data required for compilation of the report.
The repeal of Section 334 does not take effect for 180 days. However, since the Insurance Department will not have to compile the report that would have been due May 1, 1999, all insurers who are currently submitting commercial liability data for the purposes of the report are no longer required to do so.
Please direct any questions concerning this Circular Letter to the following:
Vince Mazzarella, Senior Insurance Examiner
Property Bureau, New York State Insurance Department
25 Beaver Street, New York, New York 10004
Very truly yours,
Janet E. Glover
Deputy Bureau Chief
Property Bureau


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Kidlink Association Board proposal and in respect of its bylaws (AofA art 12), the Kidlink Association decided to apply a flexible membership fee ranging from 1 $ US to 26 $ US.
Why a flexible fee? As an effort to offer the opportunity to more Kidlink users to become Kidlink Association members, the standard membership fee has been set according to the Gross National Income per capita (GNI) of each country as established by the World Bank. The basic info about GNI is available on the web at http://data.worldbank.org/data-catalog/GNI-per-capita-Atlas-and-PPP-table.
40 USD if you are living in VHI GNI countries:
Offer: 20 USD for the first year.
Andorra, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei Darus Salam, Canada,Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Bahamas, United Arab Emirates., United Kingdom or United States. Students in these countries pay 13 $ US.
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Death of a Loved One
I sang the song Asi' Sera tonight in church and was keenly aware of the appropriate message of this song for talking about death in a Soulful context. The words translate:
We come to live
We come to love
We come to pass away
And to continue on the journey.
The greatest gift a life of Faith has given me, has been the knowing that life continues on after death. This knowing allows me to honor another's journey as being perfect for them. I can rest in their birth, their death, and their continued form of Soul unfolding. It also gets me off the hook from any form of judging how one dies.
There are many ways to leave this world, some more creative and vivid than others and yet the result is the same. Whether for a few minutes, months, years, decades or into old age, our beloved lived, loved, and passed away to continue on their journey. This too is true whether the death is perceived as tragic, self-inflicted, at the hands of another, or through an illness. Life is, death is, and the continuation of life after death is.
I have said good-bye to animals, friends, colleagues, teachers, mentors, and family members. What I have learned about death is the impact of each is different upon me and how I respond is different. I do, however, make a point of honoring the life of someone I have loved; I don't keep it to myself. Recognizing the life and gifts of another feeds my Soul and is often balm for another's. It says in some way "the human journey matters and this one in particular demonstrated love and impact for me."
And I remain open. I have received visits in my dreams from loved ones on the other side. My beloved grandmother who I deeply loved visited me for decades in dream conversations. Each conversation was a reminder of the love she held for me. My dad has visited me in dreams, messing with my telephone system, having my attention look at the clock at 10:14 (his birthday), and visited me as an apparition once when walking my dog he had a close relationship with.
In multiple-dimensional Life, there is much activity in the realms of the seen and the unseen and what I practice with my daily spiritual practice is seeing the Good of God in all of it. The Universe if friendly and wants to remind me of how deeply I am loved, and so I let it, recognize it, receive it, and share it.
Self care is essential with the death of a loved one. I have found it essential to reach out my unique community for support. I must ASK for it. I know it can be hard in the midst of grief to ask for what I want, but this is part of the self-care process. I have learned that people who love me want to support me, they often don't know how. I have made a list of ways I can be supported through the grieving process:
Prayer. I can ask my friends, church community, anonymous prayer lines, to pray for my strength when I feel like I don't have it.
Food. I can ask a dear friend to coordinate food delivery with others who want to provide physical sustenance during this time. If I don't feel as though I have a large group supporting me, then it is important that I make sure I eat and track my food intake.
Sleep. Assign someone to taking phone messages, handling service details while napping. Although I may not actually sleep, resting counts and is necessary.
Massage, spa, body care. My answer to any grief always includes tending to the body. My Soul is great at holding me in Love. My body tends to fall apart more easily. Physical attention is important.
Errands. If there are errands to be run, I ask for help.
Service details. It is a fallacy that a memorial service needs to happen right away. I attended the memorial service of a dear friend whose family waited for eight months to honor her on her birthday. I am aware when officiating at services that memorials are like weddings put together in three to ten days instead of months.
I remind myself that love is all that really matters. Love of my Self to myself. Love of myself with another. And honor of the love of other toward me. During a time of grief reminding myself of this is important.


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I detest the heat, but I love the scents of summer, from the warm, almost suffocating smell of the sun parched asphalt to the vivid green aroma of fresh tomatoes. The heat amplifies everything in the air, extending and twisting the facets of scents that are unobtrusive and subtle at other times. Below is my list of ten fragrances (in no particular order) that would make any summer day even better. Or any other day, for that matter…
I find that many chypre fragrances embody the concept of jolie-laide (pretty-ugly), a beauty that it is oddly off key and yet incredibly striking. Wearing Miss Dior this summer, I am moved not only by its elegant form, but also by many of its twists—from the green sharpness of galbanum in the top notes to the animalic richness of the base. Its mossy, leathery drydown is addictive. These days, I find myself craving it more and more frequently.
2. Frédéric Malle Angéliques Sous la Pluie
The creator of Angéliques Sous la Pluie, Jean-Claude Ellena, is renowned for the minimalism and modernism of his formulas. The fragrances he has been creating over the past decade are the architectural objects constructed out of glass—radiant, elegant, marked by an illusion of fragility. Angéliques Sous la Pluie is a fragrance that does not brand one with a strong sillage—it whispers, shimmers and then delicately steps in the background. Yet, on warm days, its peppery and green scent has such a refreshing and rejuvenating effect on me that I cannot help but reach for it again and again.
3. Hermés Calèche
Calèche is perfumer's Guy Robert's masterpiece. The combination of aldehydic top notes with the rich rose, jasmine and iris heart and the velvety chypre base is nothing short of amazing. Wearing this perfume, one feels as if one is taking a journey—it is complex, richly orchestrated and full of unexpected turns. The aldehydic brilliance of the opening accord makes it particularly suitable for a warm day.
I am especially critical of those I admire. The same thing can be said of fragrances and particularly of jasmine dominated blends. I passionately love the scent of jasmine, which combines the banana jam fruitiness with the warmth of hay and leather. Yet, out of all jasmine fragrances I have tried, nothing rivals A La Nuit for me. It is opulent and seductive, with a rich balsamic undercurrent that accents the chocolate-like sweetness of jasmine. Even if I find some faults with A La Nuit (too balsamic, too heavy at times), they are daunted by its virtues.
5. Annick Goutal Eau de Camille
Once I started studying perfumery in greater depth, I found it a good exercise to revisit my old favourites. In some cases, I discovered that they were simply copies of well-known successes. Yet, on many occasions I was struck anew by the ingenuity of the compositions I admired. Eau de Camille is one such example. It is not a particularly complex fragrance, but its charm lies in its delicate balance and airy form. The verdant notes paired with the white flowers are anchored by the dry woods, resulting in a fragrance that feels as perfect for the summer as a white chiffon dress.
If Coco Chanel and Ernest Beaux created No 5 now, I suspect that they would have come up with something similar to La Myrrhe. This fragrance by Serge Lutens and perfumer Chris Sheldrake extends the olfactive portrait of myrrh with the facets that correspond to what one might find in this fascinating raw material. The chilly qualities of myrrh are accented with aldehydes, the subtle fruitiness with mandarin, while the licorice is amplified with anise. Add a lush floral accord and the balsamic base, and you have a modern No5. Like No 5, La Myrrh unfolds best on my skin on a warm day.
If Miss Dior is a classical chypre, 31, rue Cambon is a modern one. The mossy notes are attenuated, while the iris takes the center stage. It has the retro quality, which nevertheless does not render it dated. The warm, floral musk in the drydown is what I find particularly enchanting. Although I still would prefer to have it in a richer version, on the hot summer days, it is just perfect.
8. L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu
Timbuktu is one of the few L'Artisan fragrances that bore no initial appeal for me. And yet, it is one of the few that I still have in my possession after slimming down my collection. Its rose hued patchouli accord is supported by the earthy, woody notes of vetiver. The effect is explosive—radiant and warm. Experiencing the sillage of Timbuktu is akin to stepping into the pool of hot sunshine.
9. Guerlain Cologne du 68
Whenever I am asked to recommend a modern cologne, I immediately think of Cologne du 68. For one thing, it is a beautiful juxtaposition of the warm Guerlinade accord—tonka bean, rose, iris and vanilla—with the fresh, herbaceous and citrusy top. For someone like me who does not care for the classical colognes, this one is perfect. It is sweet and dark enough to be interesting, and sparkling enough to be refreshing.
10. Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower
Those who have followed Bois de Jasmin for a while would not find my loyalty to this stunning tuberose tour de force at all surprising. Its luscious tuberose is foiled by the green notes and the sweet orange blossom. If the sunshine had a smell, Carnal Flower would be its aroma.
For more Top 10 of Summer lists please see the following:
Now Smell This
Perfume Posse
Perfume-Smellin' Things


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I guess I spoke to soon in my last post when I mentioned that there weren't many remixes to choose from, as when I scoured the month of May I could only muster up three tracks!
Don't think that makes this poll an easy decision though, i'm still having trouble deciding on my favourite!
M.I.A – Born Free (High Contrast Remix)
DJ MIF – Lift Up The Wicked Technology
Javandee – Final Escape (Dantini Remix)
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Hollywood claims victory in box office dispute with China - The Verge
Hollywood studios emerged victorious in a tax dispute with the Chinese government this week, after a lengthy standoff with a state-owned film distribution company. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and distributor China Film Group reached an agreement Tuesday over a two percent value-added tax that Beijing began levying on all domestic box office receipts last year. American studios had refused to pay the duty on the grounds that it violated existing revenue agreements, and declined to accept any payments from China Film Group. Now, the situation appears to have been resolved in the MPAA's favor, allowing US studios to cash in on the hundreds of millions of dollars in box office sales that had been frozen.
Goodbye Switzerland, Hello Bitcoins - Forbes
Bitcoins are everywhere. Last week, a federal judge in Texas held that the virtual currency qualifies as a form of money and allowed the SEC to charge a promoter of a scheme to invest in bitcoins with violations of the federal securities laws. Earlier this week, the New York Department of Financial Services issued subpoenas to 22 virtual currency companies with an eye to determining whether the industry needs new regulations, and the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee asked several federal agencies for information regarding their policies with respect to bitcoins and other virtual currencies. Combined, these actions will undoubtedly fuel calls to regulate the burgeoning virtual currency market, and the IRS will surely be getting in the action soon.
California Schools Reap Dollatrs from Prop 39 - Environmental Leader
Proposition 39 closed a corporate tax loophole and now California schools are gearing up to make energy efficiency improvements with the money allocated from the Proposition.
Charitable Shelter: How CRUTS Cut Capital Gains Tax - Forbes
The higher federal tax rates that kicked in this year have given all these variants of the four-decade-old charitable remainder trust new appeal for upper-income folks.
Study: Half who now buy own health plan to get aid - San Francisco Chronicle


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Maison Alaïa
The ultimate designer clothes, from Alaïa, who sadly passed away last year, are brought back to live in the shape of Maison Alaïa. And to be more specific: its first digital store which exclusevily carries the New Edition Collection, a series of iconic pieces selected from the Azzedine Alaïa archive. Make sure to visit this site, even if it's only once.
New Edition Collection
"Each of these garments will be made to the exact specifications and rigorous construction insisted upon by Mr. Alaïa himself and in the original fabrics or, should these no longer be available, in new materials inspired by them. Garments will carry a label according to the year this design was first shown."
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Flagship Stores
Current season Maison Alaïa ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories will be available, also
the 'Les Intemporels' which are classic pieces. And if that isn't enough for you: there are two Alaïa flagships stores, one in in Paris and one in London. Continue reading


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Driven is a debut novel by Shellie Neumeier. Writing to teens, she captures the drama and angst of the age group as well as the durability of friendships and faith. Robyn becomes a leader of her prayer group simply due to courage shown under fire. Courage that eventually gets tested as well as her faith when two boys vying for her affections, a vicious reporter and difficult life circumstances would threaten to throw her off course. This book however does not only deal with the human side of life, but does an incredible job of highlighting the spiritual battle that goes on behind the scenes when someone steps up to obey God, and pray. With hints of C.S.Lewis' Screwtape Letters and Frank Peretti's This Present Darkness, Ms. Neumeier captures the intensity of spiritual battle that even the most mature of Christians often overlook.
I found the book dynamic and suspenseful and the characters realistic. I would long for more Robyn's in the world to stand in the gap and this character, while human, is a good role model in her honesty and struggle. Even as an adult, I find this teen and her story a good reminder of my own need to be praying and aware of the spiritual battle around me.
DRIVEN releases its Kindle version in time for the Holiday Season. Beginning December 1, you can join the fun by downloading it to your ereader, kindle, ipod, computer or phone.
Or you can pre-order it on paperback through Barnes and Noble (paperbacks are scheduled to print March 1, 2011).


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Sabres GM updates Ennis contract progress, Doan interest
Buffalo's offseason hasn't exactly been a splashy one, especially compared to last summer, but there's still business ahead for GM Darcy Regier.
The Sabres GM gives his update on matters with getting restricted free agent Tyler Ennis re-signed as well as the team's interest in UFA Shane Doan to Kevin Snow of the team website.
On Ennis:
"We spoke with his agent yesterday and I think that will continue today," Regier told the media today at First Niagara Center. "The positive is that it's moving in the right direction."
In just 48 games last season, Ennis had 15 goals and 19 assists. Factor that out over a full season and you've got one hell of an offensive performance. Ennis played himself into a leading role in Buffalo's top six and if what he showed last year is what he's capable of full-time, that's big.
As for the world's most interesting free agent, Regier says he's got interest in Doan but doesn't know if it's reciprocal thanks to Doan's desire to stay in Phoenix provided their ownership situation gets cleared up. If Doan is going to leave the Coyotes, however, Regier wants him to know he'd like to bring him to Western New York.


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The perfect gift for parents to give their daughter on graduating from college.
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Starting your own service business is an excellent option if you don't want to work a traditional job or sell products from home. Although many service businesses work standard hours, you get to set those hours when it's your business. You decide when to work and how to operate your business because you're the boss!
A service-based business is any business that offers services to others without selling physical products.
Maybe you like the idea of starting a home-based business, but you don't know where to start. We suggest you start by looking at your current skills and interests.
- What type of things are you good at?
- Do you have any special training or on-the-job experience?
- What do you enjoy doing?
There are many common service business ideas, but if you think hard and do your research, you might develop something original that no one else is doing.
We're going to help you get started on your quest to becoming your own boss by offering up some service-based business ideas.
30 Business Ideas for Starting Your Own Service Business
1. Auto Detailer
Having your car cleaned is something that we all need to do. You can find auto detailing shops everywhere, and car dealerships usually have their own too. Although this isn't a unique business, you could put your own spin on it.
Why not go to people's homes or places of business and detail their cars? Mobile auto detailing is up and coming. You can clean the inside of a car anywhere and the outside at any home or office where a hose is available. If there's no water source, you can take the vehicle to a local car wash and still do the inside. People are busy, and when you fit into their schedule, they appreciate it even more. I found a wide range of pricing, from $50.00 all the way up to $200.00. Obviously, it can depend on the size of the car and if it will require extra cleaning time (like lots of pet hair, for example). But you'll want to do a little research of your own before you decide what to charge customers in your area.
2. Bookkeeper
If you enjoy crunching numbers and you're detail-oriented, offering bookkeeping services may be the perfect home-based business for you. According to this article, independent bookkeepers earn around $30.00-$65.00 per hour. If you don't already have experience as a bookkeeper, first check out this free 3-part training to see if running a bookkeeping business is right for you. If you decide bookkeeping is indeed your calling, you can get all the training you need at Bookkeepers.com – the online course takes 10 weeks to complete.
3. Calligraphy Services
Handwrite birth announcements, baby showers, birthday parties, and wedding invitations. Sure, there are many options out there today, but nothing gives an announcement a personal touch like a handwritten card or note. Plus, calligraphy is simply beautiful and is truly an art form. If you're skilled at this, you could make some serious cash! Set up a website and personalize projects online or create a line of fill-in invitations and note cards and get them into a local boutique. If you can create and decorate your own cards, even better!
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4. Coffee Delivery
Coffee is something many people can't live without these days (myself included!). Still, when people are busy at work, they don't always have time to run out and grab it: tiny shops and boutiques with just one or two people running the show. Target a location, say your local main street, and see how many businesses would be interested in a daily or even bi-weekly coffee run. You can charge each place of business by the week or by the month. The neat thing is you can even use a local coffee shop, so you're putting money back into the community by supporting a local small business.
5. Companion for the Elderly
Many seniors need help with daily living situations, from housekeeping and cooking to personal grooming and companionship. And many families are willing to pay decent money for someone to provide those services to their aging loved ones.
You'll have to find your own clients, but one benefit is that the startup costs are minimal. This is a great business for those who love to work with people, and although you could work full time if you had enough clients, it's a perfect part-time business. Usually, providers charge by the hour, although you could set a different fee for different duties if you wish. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home-health aides earn $13.02 per hour. But those are caretakers who are working for an agency. When you work for yourself, although you'll want to remain competitive, you set your own fee.
6. Decorating Business
I'm sure you've seen the elaborate decorations people put up for birthday parties, baby showers, and weddings on Instagram. From extravagant tablescapes and balloon decorations to scrumptious candy and dessert tables, decorating for parties has gone to a whole new level. If you love decorating, you can offer this fun service to event planners, or you can start your own full-fledged decorating service business. To get started, offer your services to a friend or family member for free. Print up some business cards and at the party take lots of photos of your work and pass out business cards to party-goers who may be interested in your services. You can also use the images of the decorations on social media and your website to provide social proof.
7. Dog Walker
This might seem like a more common business, but people appreciate you fitting into their schedule. Many dogs are home alone all day while their owners are at work. Visit homes during the day to walk and care for their pets while they're away. You can set up your appointments to have one right after the other that can amount to a full day's work.
Dog walkers around the country earn anywhere from $15.00-$30.00 per visit, depending, of course, on location and time spent. According to Angie's List, the average fee for a dog walker is $15.00-$20.00 per 20-minute walk and $20.00-$30.00 per 30-minute walk. So say you made $25.00 for a half-hour of work. If you have six dogs, you visit every day, that's $150.00 a day for about 3 hours of work (plus travel time to each house). Not too shabby for a dog walker! Plus, you would either have free time to pursue other interests or get even more clients.
8. Freelance Writer
Writing for clients from the comfort of your own home is a great business. If you can find repeat clients who need your services month after month, you can earn a decent living. You can write for magazines (both traditional and online), websites, blogs, ghostwriting, copywriting, white papers, case studies, grant writing, video and podcast scripts, and much more. Writers typically get paid by the article or by the project, but a company may put you on a monthly retainer if you prove your talent and dependability.
9. Furniture Refurbishing
If you've ever been on Pinterest, you've likely seen examples of this. Someone takes a shabby, old bed frame, makes it into an awesome outdoor bench, or takes a beat-up dresser and restores it beautifully. I know a woman who used to do this, and she made a significant profit. Plus, she absolutely loved doing it.
The part you have to figure out here is where to sell your wares. You might consider local Facebook groups or Craigslist, and possibly your own website (although you likely won't be shipping goods, it would be more for locals to find you). But you'd probably have better luck (and be able to sell your stuff for more) if you get into a local boutique or Farmer's Market.
10. Gardening
I love having fresh vegetables in the summer, but I wouldn't say I like all the work that a garden requires. I'd be more than happy to pay someone to plant and weed my garden. Then I get to enjoy the fresh food without all the work!
Sure, you can always go and buy your produce at the store or even your local farmer's market. But there's something about being able to walk outside your house and pick it yourself that appeals to people. You could have several clients and get work all summer long. Just remember: This is a great summer business, but it won't pay bills all year round. It would be good for college students or people looking for a side income. On the plus side, it's something you could do every summer!
11. Graphic Designer
If you have a creative flair and know how to use graphic design tools like Photoshop or Canva, you can make good money as a freelance graphic designer. The projects you can work on are endless, from logos, brochures, social media graphics, infographics, advertising assets to printables, business cards, and so much more! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, graphic designers can earn $31,720-$93,440 annually. While you can go to college for this profession, many graphic designers are self-taught.
12. Grocery Shopper
Some grocery stores have this service, but many do not. Shopping for someone else is a wonderful service to offer. Some people don't have transportation, others have mobility issues, and others don't have the time to shop for themselves.
You can charge for your service either by the hour, by the size of the grocery order, or by a flat fee. Consider everything you will be doing. Will it be just picking up a list, shopping, and dropping off the groceries? Or will you bring everything in, unpack, and put it away? Be sure to adjust your fee accordingly. $25.00-$27.00 an hour seems to be the average pay rate, while if you charge by the order, it's around 20%. So a $150.00 shopping trip will earn you about $30.00.
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13. Gutter Cleaner
If you're okay with ladders, have a power washer, and know a thing or two about cleaning gutters, this could be the perfect service business for you. Start-up costs are minimal. In addition to insurance requirements, you need a few tools: A ladder, a power washer (or just use a hose), and a good pair of gloves.
According to ShoeString Profits, prices range from $0.75-$1.50 per linear foot for a single-story home and $1.00-$2.00 per linear foot for a double-story home. You can set your prices based on the project's scope if there are extras (like gutter screens or severely clogged downspouts).
14. House Cleaner
The house cleaning business has been around for a very long time, so obviously, it's working! While it used to be only the wealthy had housekeepers, nowadays you'll find that it's a fairly common occurrence. People work hard and are busy, and many would rather have fun during their time off than spend it cleaning their house.
The housekeeper's salary is usually paid by the hour, with most housekeepers earning $20.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on the size of the house, the duties performed, and the client. It requires minimal investment to get started, usually around $25.00-$40.00 in cleaning supplies.
15. House Painter
If you're okay with heights and have painting experience, you could turn house painting into a viable service business. You will likely need to hire employees for this one; if you plan to paint house exteriors, it's easier to have more than one person. What to charge will require research on your part as it depends on various factors, including the size of the house, the exact details of the job, and the area you live in.
16. Interior Decorator
Even though decorating doesn't come naturally to me, I always thought would be a fun career. I love to shop, and I know what I like, and sometimes being a decorator is more about understanding what the client likes than what is popular. If you have a flair for colors, patterns, and aesthetics, you can start your own decorating business. Although you can go to school or get training for this, it isn't required. Clients care more about your results, and if you can show them examples of your work, that is usually proof enough for them to hire you, regardless of credentials. According to Schools for Interior Design, a decorator can expect to make anywhere from $20,000-$80,000 per year. You can charge per hour or, more commonly, per project.
17. Laundry Service
I see massive potential in operating a laundry service. Going to people's homes, picking up laundry, washing, drying, folding, and bringing it back is a service I'd be thrilled to have! I think many moms would agree. Plus, there is a huge market for college students, many of whom live in a dorm or place with no laundry facilities. If you have transportation and a washer and dryer, this could be the right service business for you.
It's entirely up to you what to charge, but common ways of calculating your fee are by the pound (you will need to get a hanging scale for this one), by the bag, or by the load. Average earnings can range from $0.75-$3.00 a pound, $2.00-$4.00 a bag, or around $10.00 a load.
18. Personal Assistant
A personal assistant can do shopping tasks, but they are different than a grocery or personal shopper in that they also do a wide variety of other things. Picking up dry cleaning, going to the post office, and paying bills are just a few of the many tasks you can offer in this business. You're only limited by your time, and you set the standard for which type of tasks you're willing to complete. Personal assistants typically get paid by the hour, and you can charge anywhere from $14.00-$20.00 an hour and up.
When thinking of many of the above businesses, something to consider is that as the boss, you can also subcontract out almost all of these services. Say you want to start a painting business but don't want to be the one climbing the ladder and doing the work — you can start the business yourself and use crews to come in and do the work for you. This can also save you from having to purchase equipment. Of course, your cost will depend on many factors, including how much you pay the crew. But after buying supplies and paying the subcontractor, you will still be left with a profit.
19. Personal Shopper
Like a grocery shopper, as a personal shopper, you can buy anything a client needs, from clothing to housewares. A favorite way to earn money as a personal shopper is to buy gifts for clients. Many people (especially men) have no idea what to get family members and friends for gifts. Plus, many guys don't enjoy shopping or don't have the time. Choosing the right gift for that special someone based on the information the client gives you is worth paying for, for many people.
While professional stylists who focus on fashion and clothing can earn up to $300,000 a year, the average personal shopper earns around $49,480 a year, according to Zippia.
20. Photographer
Having a photography business is another option that has become quite popular these days. Even though you don't need professional training per se, you need to have the skills required to deliver exceptional photos and a great customer experience. You need the right equipment to get started, but the good thing is, you don't necessarily need a studio. Many photographers these days go out on location and take photos everywhere, from the beach to an open field to a local landmark.
There are many unconventional photography services you can offer as well. Rates are usually set per package. You should consider things like travel expenses and time spent on the actual photographing process when deciding what to charge. Here are ways you can make money selling photos online.
21. Professional Organizer
As more and more people are trying to declutter their homes and live a minimalist lifestyle, the need for professional organizers is on the rise. Professional organizers work in the home and office environments and help clients organize everything from workspaces to paperwork to entire homes or offices. Professional organizers can start their fees at $15.00-$60.00 per hour depending, of course, on what type of organizing you'll be doing, your location, and your skill level.
Related Content: How To Use Your Natural Organizational Skills To Earn Income
22. Proofreading Services
If you've got an eagle eye for catching typos, spelling, and grammatical errors, proofreading may be the perfect service business idea for you! If you don't have an English or journalism degree, taking a proofreading course can be extremely helpful in getting up to speed. To find out if offering proofreading services is the right business idea for you — check out Caitlin Pyle's free workshop. In this free workshop, you'll learn the signs that proofreading is the right business choice, how to get clients, and other valuable information for aspiring proofreaders. According to Payscale.com, proofreaders can earn anywhere from $12.00-$30.00 per hour.
23. Repair Person
Like painting houses, you will set your costs, and what you charge will depend on the scope of the repair project. But many people who do home repairs do work alone, and a crew isn't necessarily required for smaller jobs. Most of the time, you get paid by the project. You'll want to consider factors like how long the repairs will take and the cost of any materials needed.
24. Resume Writing
If you have experience in HR, recruiting, or career counseling, starting a resume writing business may be your calling. Resume writers help job seekers make their resumes shine so that they can get hired more quickly. Besides writing resumes, they often help with cover letters and interviewing skills too. According to Study.com, the average resume writer earns $61,170 annually. If this sounds like a rewarding business idea, you can train for this career by taking a resume writing course like the Pro Resume Writer Program from American Writers & Artists Institute.
25. Seamstress
Are you handy with a needle and thread? Then being a seamstress could be the business for you. The beautiful thing about this business is that you can work from the comfort of your home. You can either pick up items or have them dropped off right at your door.
Seamstresses can do anything from small, mending projects to enormous tasks such as making wedding dresses. There usually aren't set prices for this type of work as it varies depending on the material needed and whether the project is small or large. It's best to do your research for pricing in your area.
26. Social Media Manager
Are you great at crafting social media posts that get likes and engagement? Do you know how to get people to take action, such as clicking through to an article or making a purchase? Then offer your services as a social media manager, assistant, or consultant. As a social media manager, you will manage social accounts like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more for companies and small businesses. Fees are typically set by the month, project, or hour. Picking a niche or one platform to focus on can help to build your business more quickly. In fact, many people make excellent money just by offering their services as Pinterest virtual assistants.
27. Tax Preparer
This is one service-based business that requires education. You have to get certified and meet state and federal requirements. But if numbers are your thing, it could be worth it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you can earn anywhere from $22,090-$93,540 as a tax preparer, depending on your location and number of clients. You don't even need a fancy office for this business; many tax preparers work from home. If this sounds appealing, check out this free tax business workshop from the Bookkeepers.
28. Travel Agent
If you enjoy traveling, geography, learning about other cultures, and research, becoming a travel agent may be the perfect service business for you! If you don't already have training in the industry, you can search for a host agency or franchise opportunity to help start your business. There are many niches to specialize in like Disney, luxury, budget, eco-friendly, cruises, family, and many others! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, travel agents earn between $25,230-$73,360 annually.
29. Virtual Assistant
A VA (virtual assistant) can do all kinds of work for other business owners. Everything from managing email, internet research, blog management, and more. The services you offer and how much you can charge will depend on your expertise, skillset, and experience. You can charge by the hour, project, or on a monthly retainer.
Would you like to find out more about starting a VA business from home? Sign up here for this free training bundle from Tawnya of VA Networking:
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30. Yard Maintenance
If you love working outside and don't mind yard work, you could start your own yard maintenance service business. Jobs can range from mowing and weeding to tree trimming and pruning. The amount of money you earn will depend on many factors, including the size of the job, the tasks, and the location. There are start-up costs, but many people can get started with little more than a lawnmower and weed eater.
The great thing about service business ideas is that you don't need much to get started. While having a website is great, you can totally get started without out. Just post about your services on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Nextdoor and start making money. As your business grows, you can invest in things like business cards, a website, maybe even employees!
Did you find a service business idea that suits your personality? Be sure to get this FREE business plan template and launch the service business of your dreams!
I hope these ideas for starting your own service business have been helpful. Let us know which ones interest you the most!
Originally published April 11, 2018. Content updated June 2021.


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As Bangladesh celebrates its golden anniversary, Mak Kunwar reflects on the country's achievements – and on developments which are giving cause for concern.
"The struggle now is the struggle for our emancipation; the struggle now is the struggle for our independence."
(Speech by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 7th March 1971)
AS BANGLADESH, its hardworking people and its diaspora celebrate 50 years of independence, it is in the young country's own interest to celebrate the journey – but also to reflect on the challenges ahead.
There are many positives and feel-good stories for Bangladesh and its people as it reaches its golden jubilee. Bangladesh is one of the greatest economic growth stories in the world, with average economic growth increasing progressively every decade since 1980. Its exports have risen by about 80% over the last ten years, and a well-considered projection suggests that its domestic GDP per capita last year exceeded India's.
There is more. Bangladesh has one of the world's most competitive and thriving garment industries (although the wealth it has generated has not been equitably distributed). The education and empowerment of its people, particularly women, have been transformative: this needs to continue and grow further.
Bangladesh and its people have made huge strides since its inception. People of Bangladeshi heritage are making enormous contributions in many professions across the globe, not least here in the UK. Bangladesh has a vibrant network of non-governmental organisations and high levels of remittances. The United Nations Development Policy Committee has recommended that Bangladesh graduate from "least developed country" status and become a "developing country" – a far cry from Henry Kissinger's denigration of post-independence Bangladesh as a "basket case."
Bangladesh is poised to become a bigger player in regional and global geopolitics –but the country's economic success has been accompanied by a slow but persistent descent into authoritarianism. Sometimes the good news about growth and progress clouds the memory of the spirit of the independence movement that gave birth to it – which embodied a passion for freedom, liberty, the right to independent thought and standing up to injustice and tyranny. This golden jubilee is a good moment to reflect on the importance of those values – values that resonate deeply with people in Tower Hamlets, London's East End and beyond.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – the daughter of independence hero Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – has consolidated the rule of the Awami League (AL) through punitive crackdowns on the opposition and the muffling of dissent. There is increasingly a feeling that Bangladesh is de facto a one-party state that crushes any opposition and dissent, however genuine and justified.
While the AL enjoys genuine support, there is now evidence that the party won elections in 2018 and 2014 which were unfair and manipulated by government interference which aimed to promote candidates from their own party and intimidate the opposition. The democracy score awarded to Bangladesh by the well respected organisation Freedom House declined by more than 30% in seven years (2013-2020). Just how bad things have become was exposed in the recent Al-Jazeera investigative documentary All the Prime Minister's Men.
The persistent decline of democratic norms and the gagging of opposing voices is against the spirit of Bangladesh's own brave independence struggle and movement. I would go as far as to argue that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman would be ashamed of the tactics and approach deployed by his daughter's authoritarian Government. Not only that, but Bangladesh's backsliding on democracy risks jeopardising its economic success. This is why I hope this caution and criticism is taken in the spirit in which it is offered – for the love of Bangladesh and its great people.
The consolidation of power by intimidation of dissenters by the Awami League contributes to corruption and cronyism. In addition, Sheikh Hasina's AL Government's draconian curbs on internet freedoms, like the one exercised in Jammu and Kashmir by the Modi Government in India, are seriously damaging the country's economy, especially digital enterprise – and setting alarm bells for the foreign investors.
To strengthen its impressive economic record this far and to curb its gradual slide into authoritarianism, Prime Minister Hasina would do well to focus on addressing persistent income inequality and poor transportation infrastructure. She should also reverse her Government's anti-democratic mindset in favour of dialogue and a viable and equitable political process. In doing so, she will be honouring the spirit of her father's independence struggle.
If she does not reverse her slide into authoritarianism, Bangladesh's democracy will continue to suffer, the nation's international reputation will nosedive further, and its chances of obtaining that promotion to "developing country" will suffer severe setbacks. If she does not change course, Bangladesh's future might not be as bright as the proud nation's extended 50th birthday celebrations suggest. Bangladesh deserves better from Bangabandhu's daughter.
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A new restaurant is opening in Dubai Opera this month
Kizmet promises cozy interiors, personalized service and affordable dishes…
Catching a show at Dubai Opera this month? You'll soon have a new pre-dinner option to check out as a new restaurant is set to open its doors at the iconic building.
Called Kizmet, the two-storey space promises "a cool comfortable well-lit space with small plates and a focus on a neighborhood feel" when it opens this November.
Brought to you by the team behind Baker & Spice, the menu promises a little bit of everything, focusing on affordable dishes cooked in traditional ways, inspired by the cultural melting pot of Dubai.
The brand has teased of "cool kitchen takeovers and pop-ups" and whatever that means, we're suitably intrigued.
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The restaurant will open from midday each day, and promises a no-frills approach to its international menu. There's no dress code, no complicated booking system and no high-intensity service standards, so we're already big fans.
The laid-back new restaurant joins brasserie Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera and intimate traditional Japanese restaurant Kohantei in calling Dubai Opera home.
We can't wait to check it out…
Kizmet, Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Sat to Weds 12pm to 1am, Thurs and Fri 12pm to 2am, opening November. Tel: (04) 388 8717. facebook.com/KizmetDubai
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They may have only been in the 3D printing space for five years max, but Formlabs has made good use of their time. Producing some impressive 3D printers, the Form 1+ and the Form 2, the Somerville, Massachusetts-headquartered manufacturer has focused on quality over quantity in a very condensed manner, with more than considerable success. Offering smart, high-resolution printing for those interested in working from the desktop, Formlabs specializes in SLA 3D printing; however, they still understand what are often considerable pros and cons in using nearly any hardware, software, or materials.
While we report on nearly every company in the industry, we've seen throughout the years that Formlabs certainly has a firm grip on what users are looking for, and as a result of all this good energy we've watched them expand around the world, create new partnerships, and offer up new materials like biocompatible resins. In addition, they generously offer up education as they see fit, from how to build your own UV Cure Box to how to sell your 3D printed jewelry.
Now, furthering their obvious penchant for discussing what's relevant to users, they want to help you focus on learning more about the actual technology, perhaps helping you either ease into 3D printing or maybe even branch out into something new. Novices undeniably have plenty to learn, and those with more expertise can always use more information, often with just one new tip sparking off creative innovation.
So no matter your level of knowledge, anyone interested in 3D printing should check out the August 4th webinar being hosted by 3DPrint.com and Formlabs. During this latest free online video seminar, you'll learn about 'How to Choose the Right 3D Printing Technology – FDM vs SLA vs SLS.' This is the second in our series of entertaining online education, and here you'll be able to take a more in-depth look into why you may want to choose one technology over the other to begin with or to switch gears at any certain point.
You may be shopping for your first 3D printer or looking to try something new; perhaps you are slowly building a lab, and hoping to employ different hardware and materials, allowing you greater versatility. 3D printing is not a one-size-fits-all process unless you feel stuck with the 3D printer you purchased and are currently forced to make do with all you've got. There are many other outlets for trying new equipment, however, from public venues like the library or your university, as well as a variety of makerspaces and frequent events that allow for hands-on exposure.
Both functionality and aesthetics, as well as simple curiosity, are reasons for examining Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA or SL), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Price is generally part of the quotient as well. You may be wondering how you can most effectively achieve the best speed while 3D printing (always a common topic) or what method to use if you are actually trying to fabricate functional parts, or wanting to better understand processes that can sometimes be harrowing and complex—as well as great fun—like finishing.
Formlabs will offer up different examples in usage and provide helpful guidelines for designing with each of the different technologies, as well as referring to a range of applications and actual cases. So take out a little time to learn something new, compare what might work for you better in 3D printing, and at the very least, walk away with some new terminology to lord over your friends.
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Geochemistry of magnesian granulites in feldspathic lunar meteorites Allan Hills A81005 and Dhofar 309
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Magnesian granulites in Allan Hills A81005 and Dhofar 309 may possess the geochemical signature of the Moon's Feldspathic Highlands Terrane (FHT). Previous work on Apollo granulites suggests the presence of a high Mg/Fe, feldspathic, rare earth element-poor component in the lunar crust. Remote sensing data have strengthened this inference, showing such a composition is widespread in the FHT. My research extends the characterization of magnesian granulites to those in feldspathic lunar meteorites, which are essentially unstudied. I reconstruct the bulk chemistry of granulites in thin section by combining mineral proportions (retrieved from element X-ray maps via multispectral image classification software) and mineral compositions. This virtually non-destructive method is useful for rare samples and fragments in thin section. Magnesian granulites in Allan Hills A81005 and Dhofar 309 share similar major and trace element compositions. As these two meteorites are not paired, their comparable geochemistry may be representative of the average FHT.
Maloy, Amy Kathleen. "Geochemistry of magnesian granulites in feldspathic lunar meteorites Allan Hills A81005 and Dhofar 309." (2007) Master's Thesis, Rice University. https://hdl.handle.net/1911/20520.


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Cristofano Malvezzi; Luca Marenzio; Giulio Caccini
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Bertuzzi, Elena; Borgioni, Mauro; Compagnia Dramatodìa; Modo Antiquo; Scavazza, Marco; Guida, Candida; Bertini, Rossana; Coro Ricercare Ensemble; Sardelli, Federico Maria; Fanciullacci, Paolo
Florence, May 2nd, 1589: on occasion of the wedding of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I and Christina of Lorraine an impressive celebration apparatus was put up to display the magnificence of the Medici household. Behind this official event lay an ambitious project which involved an incredible team of the most important poets and musicians of the time, such as Cristofano Malvezzi, Luca Marenzio, Giulio Caccini, Jacopo Peri, Emilio De' Cavalieri as well as Count Giovanni De' Bardi, who was engaged to compose the Intermedi for Girolamo Bargagli's play La Pellegrina. Renaissance intermediums were sumptuous musical interludes inserted between the acts of a theatrical show on allegorical and moral themes with eclectic references to classical mythology. They are considered as the forerunners of musical opera. The spectacular show, which was performed using a complex stage machinery set up in Palazzo Pitti's Boboli gardens, was an immediate success, so much that the intermediums were performed in the days to follow during another two plays. The Six intermediums in La Pellegrina provide for choral madrigals, double and triple choirs, solo accompanied numbers and instrumental pieces, inserted into the impressive and sumptuous staging by Bernando Buontalenti. 430 years later, Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in collaboration with Galleria Degli Uffizi produces the first staging in modern times of the Intermedi della Pellegrina through an itinerant show in Palazzo Pitti's Boboli Gardens. Stage director Valentino Villa's approach was to "attempt at an ironic historical reconstruction, [where] imageries blur together, classical mythology is grafted onto contemporary iconography". Conductor Federico Maria Sardelli leads Modo Antiquo and Chorus Master Alberto Allegrezza is at the head of Coro Ricercare Ensemble and Compagnia Dramatodìa.
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Eliminating the strategy-execution gap
Most businesses fail to re-plan and re-align quickly enough to capitalize on (and let alone deal with) change. The constant torrent of changes that take them off their planned course is used as a reason for failure in every part of the business. "We had no way of seeing that coming" is a common phrase used in quarterly reviews. The reality is that all competitors felt the same impacts. It's the ability of a company to rapidly respond to unpredictable and uncontrollable change that defines who the smart businesses are that will survive and thrive over the next decade.
Those smart businesses will have closed the "strategy-execution gap." This ability to pivot the business quickly will need to be made available throughout the whole company. The days of centralized decision-making are over.
According to a PWC executive survey, 96 percent of executives indicated concerns about the barriers between strategy and execution. The number-one reason for their concern? The inability to maintain alignment between departments and resources within the business.
The examples are all too common and the stakes are high: A UK company lost billions due to a single spreadsheet error. Another failed to forecast commodity prices effectively, resulting in eroded margins and ultimately uncompetitiveness. A global consumer electronics manufacturer was forced by regulators to issue a global recall on a flagship product—how can this electronics giant re-align supply chain, marketing, and sales to bounce back rapidly and recover the $10B of value they lost in only one day? How can a business mount a coordinated response in the face of a military coup or a major natural disaster? Meanwhile, others are subjected to unpredictable socio-economic shifts beyond their control. For instance, how will companies react effectively to the changes coming with "Brexit"?
This strategy-execution gap is not a new phenomenon. A while ago, a set of software solutions came about from companies like IBM, Oracle, and SAP that promised to help close the gap: corporate performance management (CPM) solutions. These were intended to bridge that gap. Ideally, these solutions would unify strategy, planning, execution, and results.
These solutions have essentially failed to deliver on their promise, because they are siloed by business function, require heavy IT and programming support to make changes, and do not support real-time collaboration. Business users had to turn to ill-fitting personal productivity tools, like spreadsheets and small-scale databases. The intentions were good, but over the last 20 years, the outcomes have been bad.
The Economic Waste is Huge
Anaplan analyzed the amount of economic waste the 2,000 largest companies (the Global 2000) incur, and calculated that over $100,000,000,000 is lost every year. This $100B waste comes from:
- Productivity cost. We estimate that the Global 2000 are wasting three billion hours a year on "zero-value" tasks associated with planning and performance management, like data aggregation, literally waiting for Excel files to open, fixing broken data connections and macros, auditing workbooks, and checking numbers.
- Opportunity cost. The use of spreadsheets is causing major planning processes to run for up to 80 percent longer than they do in Anaplan. Companies that fail to increase their productivity and planning speed are missing key opportunities. Alternatively, businesses that have more free time are able to better identify opportunities for growth and capital to spend on new ventures.
- Risk. The cost of errors is real. Using outdated technology is a threat to both a company's top and bottom line. One company lost $6B in one day due to a single spreadsheet error. Without quick access to accurate data, operations and analysts fail to be the enablers they should be. Additionally, external threats are becoming more common and can have serious repercussions—experts note that hackers often use email attachments such as documents and spreadsheets to gain access to corporate systems.
Eliminate your organization's strategy-execution gap
In order to eliminate the strategy-execution gap, companies must work smart, rather than hard. A smart business is one that plans with greater precision and speed, is able to frequently connect performance data with plans – enabling it to course-correct earlier, faster, and more often. It is proactive and fast to respond to both expected and unexpected changes. And you, as the smart business leader, must lead this transformation in your area of the organization.
Ask yourself—is your business at risk of being disrupted by this strategy-execution gap? Do these characteristics sound too familiar?
- You only make one plan a year.
- Your company tries to align departments with emailed worksheets and presentations.
- Your corporate budget and/or sales targets are delivered months too late.
- You predominantly rely on spreadsheets as the default method to model, plan, and develop forecasts throughout the company.
What could happen if your business had the ability to re-plan and re-align rapidly to capitalize on change? How would you invest your liberated time and capital?
The strategy-execution gap is on every smart business leader's mind. See how smart businesses are using Anaplan to change the way they close that gap—by decreasing operational risk, increasing opportunities, and decentralizing informed, smart decision-making—resulting in a higher growth, better productivity, and long-term competitive advantage.


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***Open House Saturday - January 12, 2019 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm*** Beautiful home in the family oriented Lake Community of Auburn Bay! This attractive 2-Storey home sits on the CORNER LOT and just steps from the Playground. The main level features 9 ft. ceiling and gorgeous hard wood floors throughout. The Open Kitchen has a dramatic center-island, all granite counters, upgraded cabinets, pantry and stainless steel appliances. The carpeted Living Room is perfect place for some family time. Upstairs you will find the master retreat with closet and 4 pc. ensuite. An additional two good sized bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upper level. The basement has rough-in and waiting for your ideas for future development. The fully fenced yard includes a deck, large storage shed and newly built DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE. Enjoy the amenities of this vibrant community, just a short drive to South Calgary Health Campus, Seton shops, Mahogany shops and quick access to Stoney Trail or Deerfoot Trail.


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Ship from Venice Arrived in BurgasHealth | February 27, 2020, Thursday // 22:45| views
The crew of a ship that arrived from northern Italy at the oil port in Burgas have been put under a quarantine. There are about 25 Filipinos aboard the vessel as the ship left Venice on February 21st and reached the Rosenetz Burgas port on Thursday. The tanker has a yellow flag raised and will remain with it until its departure from Burgas, medical authorities said. The body temperature of the entire crew was measured. No one showed symptoms of the disease, BNR reported.
All 17 COVID-19 coronavirus tests made in hospitals in Burgas, Pleven, Stara Zagora, Shumen, Varna, Haskovo, Sofia and Rousse were negative, the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases has also reported.
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Introduction: Doll Bed From Cardboard
You will need the following things to get started.
Box (I used a Postal one, but a Cereal Box or Cracker box could also work)
Scrap Cardboard
Utility knife or Craft Knife
Tape, Masking or Gaff
Material (for mattress cover)
Scrap Soft Cell Foam (Mine is leftover from a mattress topper)
Step 1: Prepare Box
Prepare your box by removing any shiny tape. Then cover with a layer of tape to reinforce it.
Step 2: Design and Cut Out Headboard
Make a headboard design. Draw it onto some paper and cut out the template. Then trace the template onto your cardboard. Make sure to leave enough room at the bottom to allow for the mattress.
Cut out the cardboard headboard and footboard.
Step 3: Make Mattress
Cut your Soft Cell Foam to the size of your box. I had to split mine with scissors because it was too thick. This is easy to do by just cutting it in half with scissors all the way across. I had to glue my two pieces together with fabric glue. I am sure foam glue would work too.
If you don't have foam you can stuff the mattress cover with something like Poly-fill also.
Step 4: Attach Headboard and Footboard
Attach the Headboard and Footboard to the box ends with tape. I used gaff tape because I happen to have a lot of it, but it is a tad expensive usually. You can just use masking tape. I would not use duct tape, because it won't take paint well, unless you plan to spray paint it.
I also taped all around my corners on the Headboard to cover the holes. Then I taped across the whole thing, to add some strength.
Step 5: Paint the Bed
At this point I painted my base coat. Then it could dry while I made the mattress cover. I put several coats of paint on before I finished.
The finished paint job is shown. I used two colors.
Step 6: Make Mattress Cover
To make your mattress cover simply lay your foam on the material and measure. You will want double the width and 1/2 inch extra on the edges.
Then fold the material in half and turn material print side in. Sew down the side of the mattress cover. I did this with the foam piece inside so I could make sure it was snug. Do not sew to the foam. Then I removed the foam and sewed down the top edge. Now turn the material right side out and place the foam piece back inside. Trim edges as needed, leaving about 1/4 inch. Sew the cover closed. I pulled the material down and sewed on the bottom edge so it would not show the final stitch on the top side of the mattress.
Step 7: Put It All Together
Put on your finishing touches. You could add designs to the headboard or keep it simple. Put on the mattress and maybe a blanket or sheet to match. You might even make a pillow.
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Friday 5 October 2012
Dancing After 1AM arrived yesterday! It'll start appearing in shops from the 17th but you can get it early by coming to the release party at Higashi-Koenji 20000V tomorrow. The event opens at 4pm and the first band is on at 4:30 (details here).
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Some people would have called the house Jim Ptacek bought in 1995 a money pit. But to Ptacek, it was a diamond in the rough.
The 1890s boardinghouse in Tremont was in considerable disrepair. "It had peeling paint, cracked plaster everywhere," recalls Ptacek. "Nothing had been done to the house in 40 years. At the time, most of the people I knew thought I was crazy."
But Ptacek, who works for an architectural firm, had a vision. Nine years later, Ptacek, now 34, and his wife, Katy, are putting the final touches on the dwelling that once housed local steelworkers. He has converted the downstairs into two apartments. The couple live on the second floor.
All three units have the modern conveniences of a newer home and the charm and beauty of a turn-of-the-century residence. From refinishing the hardwood floors to repairing or replacing walls to installing modern kitchens and air conditioning, Ptacek got caught up in a true labor of love. "I'm thrilled. I have a brand-new old house," he says. "This is a house that otherwise could have been torn down. I'm bringing back something that has been here for 100 years and hopefully will be here for another 100 years."
Northeast Ohio is rich in historic houses. People who have rehabbed homes, as well as experts in home repair and remodeling, say restoration is worth the effort. "I believe firmly that older home construction is so good and so solid in most cases that it's well worth it to remodel," says Diana Woodbridge, director of Home Repair Resource Center, which offers training and resources to Cleveland Heights residents. "The quality of the old construction is wonderful."
If you're going to rehab a home, start with the basics. "They should not make decisions as they go, but sit down and make a plan," advises Michael Fleenor, director of preservation programs for the Cleveland Restoration Society.
Be sure a home is structurally sound before you make the decision to rehab it. "In the beginning, I always suggest you get someone in to inspect the home, such as an architect or a planner," says Larry Brichacek, a contractor with Homeland Building and Design in Cleveland. "Probably the biggest headaches are you're looking at a building and it seems to be structurally sound, and then you open up a wall and find a lot of rotted wood or termite damage."
Outline a time frame and create a budget. But be flexible, warns Ptacek. "I initially had a vision of what I wanted," he recalls. "And over nine years that changed a bit, but the original ideas are still there.
"Whatever your budget is, expect that it's going to cost more than you expected and take more time than expected," he adds. "An outlet plate may only take five minutes to install, but think about how many outlets you have in the house."
The No. 1 rule in rehabbing an old house is: Keep as much of the original workmanship as possible. "If it doesn't need to be replaced, don't replace it," says Fleenor. "Old houses aren't going to be perfect. An old house isn't going to look new, nor should it."
Not only does preserving an older home's character save a small slice of history, it can increase a home's value in neighborhoods where homebuyers are looking for quality workmanship and historic authenticity.
"The character of an older house really has to be maintained," says Phil Hart, a Cleveland Heights architect. "Have respect for it. If there's wood trim that's been stained, don't paint it. Most older homes have their own charm and have their own place in the neighborhood."
Repairing or replacing the original trim can be difficult, but there are modern materials that come close. "There's a challenge in finding the matching materials, but there's so much new material that can match the look of the house," says Woodbridge.
In Ptacek's case, there wasn't much left with which to work. "I started with a blank palette because it was so far gone," he says. "I replicated a lot of stuff. I replaced all the trim, but I put in references to the old trim style. I put in tile that looks like it came from the house, and I bought doors from the 1920s."
Jason J. Schrantz, who restored his 1878 Italianate Victorian house in Bay Village, wanted to retain as much of its original millwork as possible. "To see the workmanship from back then, compared to what they have now, it doesn't come close," Schrantz, 40, says. He and Richard Hobar, owner of the DesignTech remodeling firm in Bay Village, set out to duplicate the original woodwork.
"The hardest thing we ran into was trying to match the existing materials and carved-woodwork decorative pieces," says Hobar. Many area millwork companies have the original knives that were used to create older trim. Other companies can cut new knives that mimic the old moldings. In Schrantz's case, Hobar was able to find a company that could match his woodwork.
The question of whether to keep an older house's original windows or replace them with more energy-efficient versions prompts spirited debate among home-improvement experts.
"It's always a fine line between energy efficiency and the original integrity of the building," observes Richard A. Wood, a real estate agent with Progressive Urban Real Estate, who has fixed up eight area historic homes. "A pet peeve I have is people who rip out old wood windows and replace them with energy-efficient vinyl. We tend to tear [things] down and not consider the character of what we have." Wood advocates maintaining as much of the original workmanship as possible while looking for alternative ways to improve efficiency.
The Cleveland Restoration Society's Fleenor agrees. "It might be more challenging," he says, "but the type of materials [in an old window] are superior to anything you'd find in a modern home: old-growth lumber and leaded glass."
Storm windows or insulation around the window frames improve energy efficiency. "Weather-stripping existing doors and windows helps keep the draft out," says Jim Kunselman, project-repair instructor with the Home Repair Resource Center. "Caulk the outside of the window molding. ... Make sure there's glazing putty on the windows."
Schrantz kept the original windows in his house but performed some maintenance work on them. "I re-sashed, replaced glass and polished the latches from 1869 to [look] like new," he says. "These windows were manufactured on the property in 1876. The woods used — oak, walnut and maple — all came from the land."
If the windows must be replaced, use windows that closely follow the originals' appearance. "Windows that enhance the look of the house cost more, but it increases the home's value over time," says Woodbridge.
Ptacek replaced his windows but stayed true to the old look. "The original windows were wood, so I put wood back in," he says. "But I did do aluminum clad. Being so close to an active steel mill, there's a lot of pollution. The [newer] windows allow me to keep it clean."
Other ways to improve energy efficiency in an older home include buying an energy-efficient furnace and insulating the attic and walls.
When Emily and David Dennis began restoring their 1862 bed-and-breakfast, Glendennis in Ohio City, the house had no insulation. As Brichacek works to bring the house to its original grandeur, he has added insulation. Most recently, he restored three rooms on the first floor. "Anywhere we could get insulation in, we put it in," he says.
The Dennis family has noticed the improvement. "Insulation has made a big difference," says Emily Dennis. The gas bill for the three newly insulated rooms was 25 percent less last winter than the year before.
Keeping a kitchen historically authentic is nearly impossible. Almost no one wants to sacrifice modern convenience to preserve a century-old kitchen. Schrantz opted to go with a modern kitchen — the only room in his Bay Village house that does not stick to the structure's historic integrity.
While the Dennises wanted to maintain the historic feel of their home, they also needed a functional kitchen to cater to their B&B's guests. They decided to go with a European-style kitchen. Freestanding furniture replaces built-in cabinetry and counters. A kitchen dresser serves as both a countertop and cupboard space, yet is not built in to the walls. Panels on the modern refrigerator create an old-fashioned icebox look. A scullery keeps the dishwasher and sink out of view.
"Our target was: Let's make it look like it was always here," Emily says of their kitchen. "But we still have all the amenities of a modern kitchen."
Bringing an older house up to date can be expensive. One way to keep costs down is to do as much as possible without hiring a contractor. "Knowing I was too poor to hire someone to do the stuff — and, to some degree, I was stubborn thinking I could do it myself — I did all the gruntwork," says Ptacek. "Time is really what it cost me."
But Ptacek drew the line on projects he knew he wasn't equipped to do. "I hired out the things I wasn't comfortable doing: the windows, the siding, the drywalling," he says. "Because I'm not an electrician, I hired someone to do the wiring."
Be thorough in finding the right contractors for the job, cautions Fleenor. "Get bids in writing and interview more than one contractor," he says. "Have contractors be as specific as possible, so you're comparing apples to apples."
Be prepared for a long journey and be patient. "People say, Oh, we can buy this house and fix it up,' " says Wood. "Ten years later, they're still fixing it up. It consumes you."
Schrantz agrees. "I had no idea what I was getting into, which is a good thing because I never would have done it," he says.
Emily Dennis recommends taking projects one step at a time. "I'm really glad we didn't do it all at once because we really would have screwed it up," she says. But she adds that it's been worth it. "It's been very rewarding. I feel like the house is coming to life again."


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Marmaris Bay is opening to two great Sailing Route: WEST and EAST
1.WEST ROUTE: The wind is generally stable and Sailing chance is much higher on the WEST ROUTE.
Greek Islands: Rhodes, Symi, Thalkı,Tyhilos,and Nysros and
Turkish Bays Çiftlik, Serçe, Bozukkale, Söğüt, Bozburun, Dirsek, Kocabahçe, Selimiye, Orhaniye, Bencik, Datça, Palamutbükü ve Knidos on the West Route.
During 2 weeks or Karacasöğüt starting Charters you can visit Mersincik, Bodrum, Çökertme,Ören,Orak, English Harbour, Okluk and Seven Islands.
2.EAST ROUTE: The wind and sea is generally calm on the EAST ROUTE.
This side of the route quite populer by Motoryachts and Gulets with it's several bays including Ekincik, Göcek, Fethiye, Kaş, Kalkan, Castelorizon (Meis), Kekova and Finike.
The MELTEM wind which starts afternoon till sundown comes strongly from North-Northwest, rarely over 24 knots.
South Winds are generally stronger at the beginning and end of the season.
We suggest you for the best Sailing Day Programme; to enjoy the morning in a calm bay, weigh the anchor at noon and Sail along to next spot with Meltem wind in the afternoon The wind will be slowing down around late afternoon so you can have a chance to anchor to a beautiful bay and enjoy amazing nature at sundown.
As additional info, please do not plan long routes if you don't have Professional crew.


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