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Module 4
Establishing Your Signature Serve & Shine System
Welcome to Module 4 of The Expert Incubator where we establish your signature serve & shine system - basically the system you will use to provide the transformation & value your clients are coming to you for help with so you feel more confident in your ability to serve them.
Click the button below to download the workbook for this module. Because I'm a paper & pen kinda gal, I would recommend printing this and writing on it as you go through the audio training above. However, if you prefer to type, please be sure to save the module to your computer BEFORE typing in it & make sure it has saved to your drive so you don't lose any work.
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SQUINT STUDIO Launches Home Accessories Collection Inspired by Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"/
To celebrate the worldwide release of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' this month, British luxury home brand SQUINT STUDIO has created a limited edition collection of home accessories available exclusively through YOOX
The collection is a mix of traditional, decorative homeware, produced in the UK and inspired by the themes and style of Disney's live-action movie "Beauty and the Beast". Each product has been designed to invoke an emotional reaction to pieces historically given as gifts, mixing ages, and social and artistic heritages. Clocks, candelabras, candlesticks and mirrors come in either a red or gold velvet finish, referencing the deep red of the iconic enchanted rose and the gold of Beast's castle.
Available via renowned online fashion retailer YOOX.com, this collaboration is part of the retailer's fashion partnership with Disney.
"This story above all others is a tale of love and inclusion, we live in a time whereby the "love truly conquers all" parable is much needed, and a gentle reminder of a better, truer way to be" Lisa Whatmough Creative Director Squint
Squint Studio is a unique, independent design company which produces and retails premium quality, bespoke, hand-crafted exuberant furniture and home accessories

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Better the second time around
Or in the case of many local girls this spring, she has a knack for helping them get to the prom.
Even in a challenging economy, Kozenieski has noticed an increase in business at her consignment store, Such-A-Deal, at 4 Old Mill Plain in Danbury.
Other second-hand businesses, such as thrift stores, pawn shops and outlets that sell used sporting goods, have seen similar trends.
"I have noticed an increase in business since we've opened. Each month has been better than the last," said Kozenieski, who worked in banking before she launched her store last September.
"I'm assuming a large part of it is the economy," Kozenieski added. "I've had a lot of girls come in and spend $60 for a prom dress rather than $300 or $400."
Kozenieski, who has 242 consignors on the books, has seen her business grow at both ends: the people who bring her their quality, used clothing and the people who come to her store to buy it.
"Everybody is trying to make their money go further," she explained. "People want to recoup their investment on their clothing, and they want to buy name brands at discounted prices."
Sometimes, the shopping list is for clothes. Other times, it's for electronics or power tools.
Scott Gruda has owned Yankee Peddler & Pawn at 139 Main St. in Danbury for the last five years.
At pawn shops, customers have two options: They can sell an item outright to the shop, or they can get a 30-day loan using the item as collateral.
"Our pawns and buys are up because of the economy, but our sales are down," said Gruda, standing just a few feet away from a Harley-Davidson motorcycle parked in the middle of his store.
On most days, Gruda watches the stock market slide -- and oil futures climb -- on a little TV set in the corner of the store.
The economic ripples are felt everywhere, from Wall Street to, well, Main Street.
Although the tough economy is pushing more people to empty their basements and closets for cash -- Gruda sells everything from electric guitars and cameras, to watches and coins -- the demographics are shifting, Gruda said.
Up until recently, he explained, about 80 percent of his business came from the city's Hispanic community.
Although that figure has fallen to about 50 percent, Gruda said an increase in white customers seeking fast cash has filled the gap.
At thrift stores such as The Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries of Western Connecticut, the story is much the same.
More and more people are walking through the door trying to make ends meet and trying to stretch a dollar like kids stretch Silly Putty.
"We pride ourselves on helping people and helping families," said Dorothy Viets, director of community relations for Goodwill Industries of Western Connecticut.
Along with providing job training and other social programs for those in need, Goodwill operates several local retail stores, including outlets in Brookfield, New Milford and Danbury.
"You can find affordable housewares and clothing for the entire family," Viets said. "Sometimes, there are even brand-name bargains to be had, but you might have to hunt for them a little. But that can be fun."
At Play It Again Sports in Brookfield, fun on a budget has become an important business model.
After five years in business in Candlewood Lake Plaza, Play It Again Sports has become a regular destination for Greater Danbury parents with growing children and shrinking disposable incomes.
"We're a great resource for families and their kids," said store employee Chris Howley. "People can come in our store and trade in their old sporting equipment, and then, buy new or quality pre-owned equipment."
It's the perfect solution for those outgrown ice hockey skates that still have plenty of life left.
It's the same thing for the girl who buys a used prom dress at the consignment store.
Maybe someone else wore it first, but it's still new to her.
Contact Brian Koonz at firstname.lastname@example.com or at (203) 731-3411.


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by Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)
from "The Book of a Monastic Life"
God speaks to each of us as he makes us,
then walks with us silently out of the night.
These are the words we dimly hear:
You, sent out beyond your recall,
go to the limits of your longing.
Embody me.
Flare up like flame
and make big shadows I can move in.
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going. No feeling is final.
Don't let yourself lose me.
Nearby is the country they call life.
You will know it by it's seriousness.
Give me your hand.


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The Straight Story: David Lynch's John Deere Letter
What's it like to watch a movie known more for its extratextual context than its actual content? Watching The Straight Story, David Lynch's 1999 G-rated Disney feature about an elderly man's 240 mile journey from Iowa to Wisconsin to see his brother, is an exercise in experiencing a film outshadowed by its reputation.
The Straight Story is a very conventional film. It's a road movie whose only divergence from the genre is that its protagonist drives a tractor instead of a car. This movie was surely more than welcome in the "Family" section of the video store, rented alongside Fly Away Home and My Dog Skip. But it doesn't fit so comfortably among Lynch's body of work.
The stark contrast between the definitive Lynchian style and The Straight Story's representation of traditional narrative storytelling is truly a unique attribute.¹ It's not just that the rest of Lynch's work is formalistically left-of-center and this film isn't; it's that his work is most palpable when he's directly confronting and inverting conventions - both narrative conventions and the conventional representation of Middle America. Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, for instance, insert the odd, eccentric and dark within the rigorously blue collar American milieu. The former, especially, might be the purest example of Lynch's style, because of how it literally implanted his peculiar and nightmarish vision into Middle American homes due to its medium and genre: a broadcast primetime soap. Lynch's 1990 film Wild At Heart also fits the "Lynchian" bill as a disturbing refraction of the fairy tale.
The Straight Story, on its face, is devoid of this kind of interrogation. Instead, it revels in the banal. It's a G-rated film about an old man riding a tractor. Just think, this film is couched in his catalogue between Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive. It's hard to think of a starker juxtaposition of films from all of cinema, let alone from within one director's body of work. Thus, the title can be seen as a metatextual comment on the film's lack of Lynch's notoriously oblique and often imperceptive style. Is this a type of performance art? Is it hyperrealism? Is it a piece of art that, through its recitation of mundane reality, becomes commentary?
Whether the answer is "yes" or not, the aforementioned contrast between The Straight Story and Lynch's other work has severely affected the discourse around this film. People have had a tendency to try and place it within Lynch's context. For instance, OpVac contributor Jack Eason recently made mention of The Straight Story's sense of humor, and how it carries a wryness consistent among Lynch's oeuvre. I didn't exactly get that in my revisit. If anything, there is a more visible tendon between The Straight Story and Twin Peaks. Both texts are interested in surveying the simple kindness of blue collar [white] Americans. However, the comparisons don't go much further than that. In fact, I'd do the film a better service describing it as "Kevin McCallister's neighbor got a spin-off."
One of the staples of the Lynch canon is his unusual dialogue. It's opaque, postmodern and playful. Alongside overarching methodologies, little touches we've grown accustomed to in his work are also absent from The Straight Story. It actually has more in common with the style of Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu. A large part of the film becomes explicit conversations, or more precisely, monologues from Alvin (Richard Farnsworth) lamenting the undeniable march toward death. Really, for both Ozu and Lynch here, it's not so much death that's troubling but old age and the social and physical disenfranchisement it's coupled with. At one point, a new friend asks Alvin what the worst part about being old is. "Rememberin' when you was young," he replies. Only in The Straight Story, these discussions are had over campfire, not on house pillows. And of course, something like Tokyo Story or Late Spring make The Straight Story look as sentimental as Old Yeller. But both this film and Ozu's work are largely about the emotional significance of "simple people."
Although the odd occurrence of The Straight Story within Lynch's oeuvre has a massive effect on the way people discuss the film, I found my viewing hardly colored as "Lynch's oddball." The work stands on its own. Farnsworth's performance quickly extinguishes that line of thought, that this is Lynch as a performance artist, merely playing in the sandbox of sincerity. This is the director flexing his muscles in the subtleties of social realism.
Lynch's candor can be seen from the opening shot - a slow zoom into the faded white siding of a rural home before we hear a thud from inside; Alvin has collapsed. Juxtapose this with the iconic opening of Blue Velvet, another slow crawl on a residence. As we get closer to the front yard of a white picket house, we realize the soil is ridden with cockroaches. It's a visual metaphor for the pernicious evil festering below the artifice of perfection. Though basically identical openings, there is no mystery or metaphorical preface with The Straight Story. Lynch offers us everything at face value so genuinely that I expect most fans and critics approached the film bearishly, anticipating the inevitable dark turn.
Of course, this reading of The Straight Story is purely an auteurist reading, which is limited in audience to those familiar with the director's catalogue. The trip Alvin takes to see his brother is to, in the face of mortality, stamp out old differences between each other. Perhaps the film's centerpiece is a moment in a small town bar between Alvin and another elderly man. Without looking at each other, they both share memories from their experiences in World War II that they've never been able to psychologically outrun. These are moments of emotional truth that are universal, and portrayed with an honesty fit for a G-rated Disney production. It surely touched many as a generally warm feature with heart, if its 90+% Rotten Tomatoes user and critic scores are any evidence.
But the strength of The Straight Story will always be outshadowed in discourse by David Lynch's eccentric image and surreal body of work. Ironically, it's legacy lives on as Lynch's weirdest film. What is simply a thoughtful, pensive film about an old man trying to reconnect with his brother is destined to be discussed as an aberration in the career of one of Hollywood's notorious oddballs.
¹ I think of Dune also as an aberration in his catalogue for its lack of inspired weirdness. One could say Dune is odd, but it's almost conventional in its oddness, and certainly bland.


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Repetitive Driving Injury: Part 2 - The Pimp
In the second of our four part serious on Repetitive Driving Injuries we look at another seating position that can cause discomfort and how small tweaks in your sitting position can help avoid arm and shoulder pain.
You are most likely to suffer with arm pain and shoulder pain from resting on the window ledge.
- Sit in a fairly upright position, with knees lower than hips. You should be able to reach the accelerator and brake without stretching your legs
- Roll up the window and keep both arms on the steering wheel to avoid arm and shoulder pain


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The rising tide of global conservatism – from Donald Trump in America to Brian Tamaki in Aotearoa – and the resulting uncertainty around LGBT+ and human rights, make next year's Auckland Pride Festival and Parade more relevant and vital for the wellbeing of New Zealand's Rainbow communities than ever.
Running from Friday 10 to Sunday 26 February, the 2017 Auckland Pride Festival will celebrate Auckland's cultural and sexual diversity, as well as offering a safe space for progressive voices to be heard, and bringing focus to the important issues that face New Zealand's Rainbow communities (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Takatāpui, Fa'afafine, Intersex, Queer) in 2017 and beyond.
The theme for the 2017 Auckland Pride Parade is Pride & Progress: The Carnival Continues! Ponsonby Road will be packed full of love, light and colour on Saturday 25 February when Aotearoa's largest and loudest carnival of change and diversity processes up Auckland's hippest strip at the later time of 7.30pm!
The 2017 Auckland Pride Festival will feature over 50 individual events all across Auckland – from Ponsonby to Manukau and Henderson to Waiheke Island – including local and international theatre and cabaret, art exhibitions, live music, film and digital media, literature, debates and discussions, drag and burlesque, sports and recreation, gardening, pets, pageants and parties!


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Provisional reviewed condensed consolidated financial information for the year ended 30 June 2018 TORRE INDUSTRIES LIMITED Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number 2012/144604/06) Share code: TOR ISIN: ZAE000188629 ("Torre" or "the Company" or "the Group") PROVISIONAL REVIEWED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Reviewed Audited 12 months 12 months 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 R'm R'm CONTINUING OPERATIONS Revenue 1 450 1 457 Cost of sales (924) (914) Gross profit 526 543 Operating expenses (455) (471) Operating profit 71 72 Impairment of assets (43) (429) Loss on disposal of investments - (2) Retrenchment and restructuring costs (26) (24) Net operating profit/(loss) 2 (383) Share of loss from equity accounted investments - (1) Finance income 17 13 Finance costs (13) (30) Profit/(loss) before taxation 6 (401) Taxation (28) (1) Loss for the year from continuing operations (22) (402) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Loss for the year from discontinued operations (37) (10) Loss for the year (59) (412) Other comprehensive loss: Items that may be reclassified through profit or loss Foreign currency translation movements (19) (59) Total comprehensive loss for the year (78) (471) (Loss)/profit attributable to: Ordinary shareholders of the group (60) (437) - Continuing operations (23) (402) - Discontinued operations (37) (35) Non-controlling interest 1 25 - Continuing operations 1 - - Discontinued operations - 25 (59) (412) Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to: Ordinary shareholders of the group (79) (464) Non-controlling interest 1 (7) (78) (471) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Reviewed Audited 12 months 12 months 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 R'm R'm Reconciliation of net operating profit/(loss) to EBITDA and normalised EBITDA Net operating profit/(loss) from continuing operations 2 (383) Adjustments in relation to determining EBITDA: Depreciation and amortisation 31 39 Loss on disposal of investments - 2 Impairment of rental assets 7 31 Impairment of investments - 5 Impairment of intangible assets - 2 Impairment of goodwill 36 391 EBITDA from continuing operations 76 87 Adjustments in relation to determining normalised EBITDA: Retrenchment and restructuring costs 26 24 Normalised EBITDA from continuing operations 102 111 Reconciliation of attributable loss to headline earnings Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (60) (437) Adjustments in relation to determining headline earnings: Loss on disposal of investments - 2 Loss on disposal of subsidiaries - 55 IFRS 5 fair value less costs to sell write down on assets of discontinued operations 39 - Impairment of property, plant and equipment - 27 Impairment of rental assets 7 31 Impairment of investments - 4 Impairment of intangible assets - 2 Impairment of goodwill 36 391 Taxation (11) (18) Headline earnings 11 57 - Continuing operations 20 20 - Discontinued operations (9) 37 Reconciliation of headline earnings to normalised headline earnings Headline earnings 11 57 Adjustments in relation to determining normalised headline earnings (net of tax): Retrenchment, restructuring and other once-off costs 21 18 Settlement of Kanu warranties 7 - Amortisation of intangible assets raised on acquisition 4 4 Derecognition of deferred tax assets 11 - Normalised headline earnings 54 79 - Continuing operations 56 41 - Discontinued operations (2) 38 Reviewed Audited 12 months 12 months 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 Weighted average number of shares in issue (million) 514 524 Diluted weighted average number of shares in issue (million) 540 531 Attributable loss per share (cents) Aggregate - Basic (11.67) (83.38) - Diluted (11.10) (82.33) Continuing operations - Basic (4.47) (76.68) - Diluted (4.26) (75.72) Discontinued operations - Basic (7.20) (6.70) - Diluted (6.85) (6.61) Headline earnings per share (cents) Aggregate - Basic 2.14 10.81 - Diluted 2.04 10.68 Continuing operations - Basic 3.89 3.82 - Diluted 3.70 3.77 Discontinued operations - Basic (1.75) 7.00 - Diluted (1.67) 6.91 Normalised headline earnings per share (cents) Aggregate - Basic 10.50 15.01 - Diluted 9.99 14.82 Continuing operations - Basic 10.89 7.82 - Diluted 10.36 7.72 Discontinued operations - Basic (0.39) 7.19 - Diluted (0.37) 7.10 Dividend per share (cents) - 3.00 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Reviewed Audited As at As at 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 R'm R'm ASSETS Non-current assets 332 439 Property, plant and equipment 82 79 Rental assets 17 79 Intangible assets 141 146 Goodwill 40 73 Deferred tax 35 43 Other receivable 12 - Finance leases 5 18 Investment in associates - 1 Current assets 803 953 Inventories 395 344 Trade and other receivables 249 247 Loan receivable - 174 Cash and cash equivalents 159 182 Other financial assets - 6 Non-current assets held-for-sale 26 - TOTAL ASSETS 1 161 1 392 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to owners of the company 834 918 Stated capital 1 304 1 304 Foreign currency translation reserve (26) (7) Other reserves 26 16 Accumulated loss (470) (395) Non-Controlling interests 5 4 Total equity 839 922 Non-current liabilities 29 140 Interest bearing borrowings - 92 Deferred purchase consideration - 3 Deferred tax 26 40 Other financial liabilities 3 5 Current liabilities 293 330 Interest-bearing borrowings 2 45 Trade and other payables 271 254 Deferred purchase consideration 4 2 Taxation payable 12 8 Bank overdraft 4 21 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 161 1 392 Number of shares in issue 514 197 105 514 197 105 Net asset value per share (cents) 162 179 Tangible net asset value per share (cents) 127 136 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Non- controlling Total Attributable to owners of the company interests equity Retained income/ Non- Stated Other (accumulated controlling capital FCTR* reserves loss) interests Total R'm R'm R'm R'm R'm R'm Balance as at 30 June 2016 (audited) 1 319 20 16 59 194 1 608 Shares repurchased (15) - - - - (15) Dividends paid - - - (11) - (11) Transactions with NCI - - - (6) 39 33 (Loss)/profit for the year - - - (437) 25 (412) Disposal of discontinued operations - - - - (222) (222) Movement in FCTR - (27) - - (32) (59) Balance as at 30 June 2017 (audited) 1 304 (7) 16 (395) 4 922 Share based payment expense - - 10 - - 10 Dividends paid - - - (15) - (15) (Loss)/profit for the year - - - (60) 1 (59) Movement in FCTR - (19) - - - (19) Balance as at 30 June 2018 (reviewed) 1 304 (26) 26 (470) 5 839 * Foreign currency translation reserve CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Reviewed Audited 12 months 12 months ended ended 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 R'm R'm Net cash flow from operating activities 37 27 Cash generated from trading 91 188 Net working capital movements (39) (129) Net finance costs and taxation paid (15) (32) Net cash flow from investing activities 115 - Capital expenditure on property, plant, equipment and rental assets (39) (153) Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 5 - Proceeds on business disposals 151 229 Acquisition of business operations (11) (16) Decrease/(increase) in financial assets 10 (32) Decrease in deferred purchase consideration (1) (28) Net cash flow from financing activities (153) 13 Decrease in interest bearing borrowings (137) (9) Dividends paid (16) (11) Transactions with non-controlling interest - 33 Total cash movement for the year (1) 40 Cash at the beginning of the year 161 120 Effect of exchange rate movement on cash balances (5) 1 Net cash at the end of the year 155 161 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The provisional reviewed condensed consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with the framework concepts, the measurement and recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), specifically the disclosure requirements of IAS 34, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the listings requirements of the JSE Limited ("JSE"), and the requirements of the South African Companies Act 71 of 2008 as amended ("Companies Act"). The accounting policies are consistent with the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2017, taking into account the various amendments now effective. The adoption of new and amended accounting standards has not had any material impact on the financial information. The directors take full responsibility for the preparation of the provisional report and that the financial information has been correctly extracted from the underlying financial records. 2. FINANCIAL PREPARATION AND REVIEW These results have been prepared by AC Wightman CA (SA), the Group Financial Manager, under the supervision of S Mansingh CA (SA), the Chief Financial Officer. The results were approved by the board of directors on 10 September 2018. The provisional reviewed condensed consolidated financial information has been reviewed in terms of ISRE 2410 by Deloitte & Touche, the Group's auditors. An unmodified review conclusion has been issued by Deloitte & Touche. This review conclusion does not necessarily cover all the information contained in this announcement and shareholders are therefore advised that in order to obtain a full understanding of the nature of the auditor's work they should obtain a copy of the review conclusion together with the financial information from the registered office of the Company. 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION Reviewed Audited June 2018 June 2017 R'm R'm Segment revenue Parts and components 860 908 Analytical services 322 271 Capital equipment 265 273 Central and eliminations 3 5 1 450 1 457 Segment operating profit Parts and components 35 64 Analytical services 66 40 Capital equipment 8 (3) Central and eliminations (38) (29) 71 72 Segment depreciation and amortisation Parts and components (7) (9) Analytical services (15) (16) Capital equipment (7) (10) Central and eliminations (2) (4) (31) (39) Reviewed Audited June 2018 June 2017 R'm R'm Segment impairment of assets and loss on disposals of investments Parts and components (36) (260) Analytical services - (104) Capital equipment (7) (63) Central and eliminations - (4) (43) (431) Segment retrenchment and restructuring costs Parts and components (13) (4) Analytical services - (13) Capital equipment (9) (1) Central and eliminations (4) (6) (26) (24) Segment assets Parts and components 537 530 Analytical services 279 265 Capital equipment 199 296 Central and eliminations (including non-current assets held-for-sale) 146 301 1 161 1 392 Segment liabilities Parts and components (174) (164) Analytical services (79) (81) Capital equipment (58) (63) Central and eliminations (11) (162) (322) (470) Revenue streams Part sales 902 963 Services 354 306 Equipment sales 169 159 Rentals 25 29 1 450 1 457 Revenue generated for the year was R1,307 million (2017: R1,347 million) from South Africa and R196 million (2017: R735 million) from the rest of the world. 4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS SA French During the 2018 financial year, the board of directors took a decision to discontinue the operations of SA French, due to ongoing poor performance of the business unit. The fixed assets of the business unit meet the recognition criteria to be classified as non-current assets held-for-sale. This business unit formed part of the Capital Equipment segment of the Group. Torre successfully completed the disposal of the following business units during the prior financial year: Kanu Equipment Limited and Kanu South Africa (Pty) Ltd ("Kanu Group") Torre disposed of its remaining 55% interest in the Kanu Group during the prior financial year for a total purchase consideration of $27.5 million. The effective date of disposal of the Kanu Group was 31 May 2017 as it ceased to be part of the Group on that day. At 30 June 2017, Torre had received $13.5 million of the total purchase consideration in cash and $1.1 million shares repurchased, with the remaining amount received in March 2018. This disposal group met the relevant recognition criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation at 30 June 2017. This disposal group formed part of the Capital Equipment segment of the Group. Reng/GoPro operating division Torre disposed of the business assets and liabilities of this operating division for a total purchase consideration of R29 million. The effective date of disposal of the Reng/GoPro division was 31 March 2017. At 30 June 2017, Torre had received R16 million of the purchase consideration in cash, with a further R11 million settled by 30 June 2018. This disposal met the recognition criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation at 30 June 2017. The Reng/GoPro operating division formed part of the Parts and Components segment of the Group. Financial information relating to the discontinued operations for the year is set out below. The comparative profit and cash flows from discontinued operations have been re-presented to include those operations classified as discontinued in the current year. Reviewed Audited 12 months 12 months ended ended 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 R'm R'm Revenue 53 629 Gross profit 11 198 Operating expenses (19) (139) IFRS 5 Fair value less costs to sell write down (39) - Loss on disposal - (55) Net finance costs (1) (9) Loss before tax (48) (5) Tax 11 (5) Loss after tax from discontinued operations (37) (10) Cash flows attributable to operating activities (7) (62) Cash flows attributable to investing activities 5 (182) Cash flows attributable to financing activities - 40 Cash flow for the year from discontinued operations (2) (204) 5. GOODWILL 2018 2017 R'm R'm Opening balance 73 599 Impairments (36) (391) Disposals - (141) Additions through business combinations 2 3 Foreign exchange adjustments 1 3 Closing balance 40 73 The recoverable amount of goodwill has been determined on the basis of the value in use method. The value in use method uses the cash flow projections based on the actual results for the 2018 financial year, adjusted for once off costs such as retrenchments and restructuring costs. These results are extrapolated by an appropriate growth rate of 7% - 10% (2017: 7% - 9%) over four years with an annuity calculation thereafter to represent a terminal value at an average rate of 4% - 6% (2017: 4% - 6%). These five-year cumulative cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax weighted average cost of capital applicable to the cash-generating unit ranging between 17% and 21.5% (2017: 17.5% and 21.5%). For the purpose of the free cash flow calculations, management had to make certain key assumptions. Such assumptions are based on historical results adjusted for anticipated future growth. These assumptions are a reflection of management's past experience in the markets that the cash-generating units operate in. Based on the above assumptions and calculations performed by management it was found that goodwill allocated to the Parts and Components segment required impairment as its value in use was lower than its carrying amount. The impairment recognised in profit or loss for the current period amounted to R36 million (2017: R391 million). Goodwill has been allocated to the various cash-generating units as follows: 2018 2017 R'm R'm Parts and components - 34 Analytical services 40 39 Capital equipment - - 40 73 6. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURE The Group does not have any material items reported at fair value at year end. Certain financial instruments, being foreign exchange contracts, are measured at fair value using level 2 inputs. 7. MATERIAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION MOVEMENTS As part of the annual impairment assessment during the 2018 financial year, impairments of goodwill and rental assets were recognised to the value of R43 million (2017: impairments of goodwill, intangible assets and rental assets to the value of R456 million). The loan receivable of R161 million relating to the disposal of the Kanu Group was received in full in March 2018 (R140 million, net of warranty claims (R7 million) and foreign exchange movements (R14 million)). An amount of R11 million was received in relation to the Reng / GoPro disposal. Net interest-bearing borrowings decreased due to the repayment of debt facilities from the cash received on settlement of the Kanu loan receivable. 8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Group completed the acquisition of the Buccaneer brand of Slurry Pumps business from Mining and Slurry Technologies (Pty) Ltd for a maximum purchase consideration of R33 million, effective date 1 August 2018. 9. OTHER There are no material contingencies, commitments nor legal matters to report. Other related party transactions include directors' remuneration, rent and consulting services incurred by the Group. 10. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Traxx SA R'm Intangible assets 1 Trade and other receivables 4 Inventory 6 Trade and other payables (2) Net assets acquired by group 9 Goodwill 2 Purchase consideration 11 Paid by cash 11 Reconciliation of cash outflow on acquisition Paid by cash 11 Net cash and equivalents in subsidiary acquired - Total cash outflow on acquisition 11 This acquisition was concluded on the basis that the acquired business is aligned to existing operational segments within the Group, and was identified by the board based on its ability to assist the Group with its expansion and growth. Goodwill is based on the fair values of the assets and liabilities, including identifiable intangible assets at acquisition date. Effective control was obtained through the purchase of the majority of the equity of this business. Goodwill arose on this transaction because the cost of this combination included a control premium. In addition, the consideration paid for this combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth and future market development. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as they do not meet the recognition criteria for identifiable intangible assets. On 1 December 2017, the group acquired control of 100% of the share capital of Traxx SA Proprietary Limited for R10.5 million. This entity is included in the Parts and Components segment. The acquired business contributed R12 million of revenue to the Group results and R1 million to the group operating profit for the period from 1 December 2017 to 30 June 2018. COMMENTARY INTRODUCTION Torre is a JSE-Listed industrial group that specialises in: - The supply of quality parts and components to the mining, construction, industrial and automotive sectors; - Provision of specialised analytical and testing services to the mining and construction sectors, as well as commercial laboratories; and - Value-added distribution of branded capital equipment, either for rental or sale. Headquartered in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, Torre employs over 1 200 people with a physical presence in 11 countries including South Africa. Torre has strong BEE credentials, including 28.5% BEE ownership and a level 4 score under the new BEE Codes. SUMMARY Key features of the financial year include: - Stable revenue of R1.5 billion and operating profit of R71 million in a challenging trading environment; - HEPS from continuing operations flat at 3.89 cents with a 39% improvement in NHEPS from continuing operations to 10.89 cents; - Successful bolt-on acquisition and integration of Traxx SA into Parts and Components segment; - Receipt of the loan receivable pursuant to the Kanu disposal for an amount of R140 million; - Settlement of debt facilities resulting in ungeared position. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT Statements on future financial performance have not been reviewed or audited by the Group's external auditors. The Group cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialise and, accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these. The Group disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement even if new information becomes available as a result of future events or for any other reason, other than as stipulated by the JSE Listings Requirements. FINANCIAL REVIEW The trading environment continued to be challenging for many of the Group's businesses resulting in mixed performances from the reported segments. While the Analytical Services and Capital Equipment segments reported improved results for the financial year under review, the Parts and Components segment struggled in a competitive market. Despite this, the Group's results were stable when compared to the prior year. The poor performance in the Parts and Components segment resulted in the recognition of an impairment loss relating to goodwill of R36 million while assets to the value of R7 million were impaired in the Capital Equipment segment following a critical review of recoverable values, necessitated by subdued economic conditions. The receipt of the loan receivable relating to the disposal of the Kanu business gave a significant boost to the Group's cash resources which provides a solid base from which to grow the business. FINANCIAL RESULTS Revenue from continuing operations for the year was flat at R1.5 billion (2017: R1.5 billion). The Analytical Services segment reported healthy growth in revenue of 19%, which was offset by declining revenue in the Parts and Components segment. Gross profit margins for the Group were down 1% to 36%. Operating profit from continuing operations was R71 million (2017: R72 million) with all three operating segments reporting profits for the year. Analytical Services was the biggest contributor, with operating profit having increased by 65%. The Group operating performance was negatively impacted by the Parts and Components segment, which reported a 45% decline in operating profit, largely due to the competitive environment and weak trading conditions. CASH AND DEBT The Group's liquidity position was improved through the receipt of the loan receivable pursuant to the disposal of the Kanu group, which was used to repay existing debt facilities, resulting in an ungeared position at the reporting date. Net cash improved from R24 million as at 30 June 2017 to R153 million as at 30 June 2018. The Group's balance sheet remains in a strong position to support future growth strategies, including possible future acquisitions. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS PARTS AND COMPONENTS The Parts and Components segment comprises the following businesses: Torre Parts and Components ("TPC"), Tractor & Grader Supplies ("TGS") and Elephant Lifting. TPC, TGS and Elephant Lifting manufacture and/or distribute quality branded parts, components and consumable items in various markets including automotive, commercial, industrial and mining. TPC was negatively impacted by weak demand from automotive distributors across all dealer networks due to the current sluggish economic conditions. This also resulted in inventory being overstocked, placing strain on cash resources within the business unit. TGS and Elephant Lifting were impacted by the ongoing slump in the construction sector, despite some uptick in business from the mining sector. A key focus area for the 2019 financial year is the management of inventory, supported by the implementation of a new inventory planning tool. Certain product groups are being rationalised, with slow-moving stock items being discontinued. This is expected to release working capital into the segment in the coming year and improve focus on profitable product lines. ANALYTICAL SERVICES The Analytical Services segment comprises the following businesses: WearCheck, AMIS and Set Point Laboratories. WearCheck is the leading oil condition monitoring company in Africa, servicing a large number of markets through the scientific analysis of used oil from mechanical and electrical systems. AMIS assists mining companies and mineral laboratories to monitor laboratory performance by developing, producing and supplying a range of quality Matrix Reference Materials. Set Point Laboratories specialises in the analysis of geo-chemical, water, environmen- tal, industrial and agriculture samples. The segment reported a strong performance in the year under review as volumes increased across all business units. The revival in the mining sector contributed to the improved performance, with all business units actively diversifying to reduce reliance on this sector. The segment continues to aggressively pursue new business across the African continent as well as internationally. CAPITAL EQUIPMENT The Capital Equipment segment comprises the following businesses: Letaba Pumps, Manhand and SA French. Letaba Pumps is a leading distributor and supplier of international pump brands and accessories and also offers pump rentals and repairs. Manhand offers a wide range of robust, high-performance materials handling solutions for the full spectrum of commercial and industrial applications. SA French is the exclusive local distributor for Potain and leading distributor of tower cranes and lifting solutions in sub-equatorial Africa. Despite an improved performance in the year under review, the segment continues to struggle in these challenging economic times. The sustained downturn in the construction sector has had a significant impact, particularly on the SA French business, resulting in a decision during the year to discontinue this business unit. Additional restructuring costs were incurred in the Manhand business during the year and the business is now appropriately sized for the current economic conditions. Letaba Pumps continues to perform well and is set to be bolstered by the acquisition of the Buccaneer brand early in the 2019 financial year. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Notice is hereby given in terms of section 45 (5) (a) of the Companies Act that the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting held on 26 February 2018 authorised and ratified the Company to provide financial assistance to its subsidiary companies in terms of section 45 of the Companies Act, pursuant to the authority granted to the Board by shareholders on 06 December 2017. The approved financial assistance included guarantees on behalf of group companies and general facilities and loans to group companies already provided totalling R750 million. CHANGES TO THE BOARD - Mr Jon Hillary was appointed as full-time Executive Deputy Chairman of the Group effective 1 July 2017, a role he relinquished on 1 August 2018 on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer. - Mr Charles Pettit resigned as a non-executive director and member of the Board effective 24 October 2017. Charles was the founder of Torre and the Board thanks Charles for his contribution to the Group since its inception in 2012 and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours. - Ms Mary Bomela resigned as a non-executive director and member of the Board effective 24 October 2017. The Board thanks Mary for her contribution to Torre since May 2015. - Ms Sandiswa Ziphethe-Makola was appointed as a non-executive director and member of the Board with effect from 24 October 2017. - Mr Nchaupe Khaole resigned as a non-executive director on 24 October 2017 and was appointed as an alternate director to Ms Sandiswa Ziphethe-Makola. - Mr Moss Ngoasheng replaced Mr Peter van Zyl as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee on 26 February 2018. - Mr James Bishop was appointed as an alternate director to Mr Peter van Zyl with effect from 8 May 2018. - Mr Johan Botes resigned as Chief Executive Officer effective 31 July 2018 to pursue other interests. The Board thanks Johan for his valuable contribution to the Group and wishes him success in the future. There were no other changes to the Board in the year ended 30 June 2018 or up to date of this report. DIVIDEND Shareholders are referred to the SENS announcements released on 9 July 2018 and 20 August 2018 which advised shareholders of the proposed delisting of the Group from the JSE. Given these announcements, the board has deliberated and decided not to declare a dividend. OUTLOOK Trading conditions remain challenging, with much uncertainty impacting the economic environment. To mitigate weakness in the local economic environment, the Group continues to pursue a geographic expansion strategy, which is particularly evident in the Analytical Services segment. Improved sentiment in the mining sector bodes well for the Group while the construction sector remains under pressure. Continued diversification across all business sectors remains a strategic imperative. Technology disruption remains a key focus area for the Group and opportunities for corporate activity in this space continue to be monitored. Shareholders are referred to the SENS announcements released on 9 July 2018 and 20 August 2018 in which shareholders were advised of the proposed delisting of the Group from the JSE. The board continues to finalise the terms relating to this transaction and will make a detailed terms announcement, setting out the salient terms of the transaction, in due course. RESULTS PRESENTATION Torre will host a conference call on the financial results at 10h00 CAT on 12 September 2018. Anyone who wishes to listen to the presentation of the Group's annual results can pre-register on the home page of the Group's website: www.torreindustries.com. The presentation will also be available on the Group's website on the morning of the conference call (www.torreindustries.com/investor-presentations). On behalf of the board CS Seabrooke Chairman of the board 11 September 2018 DIRECTORS CS Seabrooke (Chairman)#, JW Hillary (Chief Executive Officer), S Mansingh (Chief Financial Officer), PJ van Zyl*, MM Ngoasheng#, LE Mthimunye+, SM Ziphethe-Makola*, N Khaole*^, PJ Bishop*^ * Non-executive, + Lead independent non-executive, # Independent non-executive, ^Alternate COMPANY SECRETARY S Graham REGISTERED OFFICE 11 Avalon Road, West Lakeview Ext 11, Modderfontein, 1609, South Africa SPONSOR Rand Merchant Bank (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited) TRANSFER SECRETARIES Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd A: 11 Avalon Road, West Lakeview Ext. 11, Modderfontein, 1609, South Africa P: PO Box 856, Isando,1600, South Africa T: +27 (0) 11 923 7000 www.torreindustries.com Date: 11/09/2018 11:30:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). 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4 Key Points of Effective Prayer
Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22). It sounds so simple: Belief + Prayer = Receive. If it is that simple, why does it sometimes seem like prayers are not answered? The answer lies in understanding four key points of prayer.
#1 - Believe That You Have Received
In Matthew 21:18-22 and Mark 11:12-24, Jesus was hungry and looked for fruit on a fig tree. Finding none, He pronounced that the tree would never bear fruit again. Either immediately or a short while later (the Gospels differ on the timing), the fig tree withered. It is after these events that Jesus told the disciples to have faith in God, petition Him in prayer, and believe to receive.
Jesus said, "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24). A key point here is that, not only must you believe that God exists and that He is powerful enough to grant your petition, but you must also believe that you have received it. Not that you will receive it, but that you have received it!
Part of receiving is actually expecting the answer, even visualizing it. In Ephesians 1:3, Paul wrote, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." What if God answers our prayers immediately in the heavenly realms, when He hears them, and we only have to wait to see the manifestation of His answer in the natural realm?
#2 - Submit to God's Will
Another key point is that all prayers must be in line with God's will, and then we know that a prayer was answered! (Again, the prayer was answered because we have received it—past tense, already done!). We know this because of the certainty given to us in 1 John 5:14-15:
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
Just like Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39), all prayers must be offered in submission to the Father's will, trusting that not only has He already answered the prayer, but has answered it in His perfect way (not our way).
How do we pray in line with the Father's will? How can we know what God's will is, so that that we can pray for it? The answer is the Holy Spirit. We lift our petitions to God and know that the Holy Spirit will take them and perfect them to be in line with the Father's will, as explained in Romans 8:26-27:
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
The Word tell us that, when we do take the time to pray, the Spirit intercedes and makes our prayer perfectly in line with God's will. How can we know what God's will is for each person and each circumstance we pray about? When it comes to prayers for someone's salvation, we pray specifically, but what about prayers for someone's health or upcoming job interview? How do we know what we should be praying for?
Prayers should have less detail when the details are really just our solution to the problem or circumstance. More often, prayers should be more general, simply lifting up to God a person or situation, and asking God for His presence, comfort, peace, and perfect will to be done. Pray in confidence, knowing that the prayer is heard and already answered (according to 1 John 5:14-15) because it was fine-tuned and perfected by the Holy Spirit before it reached the Father's throne (Romans 8:26-27). There is deep peace in praying in this manner.
#3 - Walk in Obedience
The third key point for prayer explains why we can believe that we receive when we pray. In 1 John 5:15, we have the promise that "we know that we have what we asked of him", but you have to look at another scripture to clarify why this is true. 1 John 3:22 tells us that we "receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him". We receive because we obey. Taken together, these scriptures tell us the process is:
- We Obey and Please God
- We Ask According to God's Will
- God Hears
- We Receive
Why do we obey Him? Because we love Him, as Jesus said in John 14:15: "If you love me, you will obey what I command."
#4 - Yield to God's Timing
The last point for prayer relates to timing. On earth, we say "Timing is everything", and this applies to prayer, too. If we pray and believe we have received it, then it is done! All that is left to do is to wait for God's answer to manifest itself here in the natural realm. Depending on God's will, we may have to wait for the answer a long time, a little while, or no time at all if the answer is immediate. For some prayers, the answer may not be apparent to us until we get to heaven, but even then a blessing comes well before.
The blessing is that, during the time of waiting, God is growing our patience and faith. Rather than worrying or stressing, we should be thanking God for the patience and faith that He is strengthening in us as we wait on His perfect timing. This makes another saying, "It was worth the wait", take on a whole new meaning!!
Prayer: Freedom in the Presence of God
There is great freedom in praying to God using these four key points as a guide. The freedom lies in praying and then letting it go, knowing the prayer was received (because God heard it), His perfect will is being done in His perfect timing, and we are being blessed with increased patience and faith while waiting.
More importantly, the purpose of prayer is not primarily to receive answers from God. The call to pray is the call to persistently, regularly enter into God's presence:
"Whenever we insist that God should give us an answer to prayer, we are off track. The purpose of prayer is that we get a hold of God, not the answer."
~ Oswald Chambers, "My Utmost for His Highest", Feb 7th entr
Believe when you pray that you are in the presence of God. Receiving His presence is the best answer to any prayer.
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Its been a long time since I found the time to write a blog post but things are going to change. Work commitments have meant that the photography has taken a back seat but now I'm back on it and the photography is going to be getting more of my time.
Last night Scarborough saw the arrival of over 100 Honda Goldwings here to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, a fantastic cause.
To capture this image I positioned myself on the Spa Bridge which overlooks the seafront. For this type of image a tripod is essential as long exposures are involved. As the light levels fall exposure times increase. This means that this type of image is produced without the need for any additional filters.
If anyone has any questions relating to this image then please feel free to contact me.
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Shot with the Canon 5D Mark III
Lens: 24-70mm 2.8L
Focal length: 32mm
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Cast: Kanji Furutachi, Mariko Tsutsui, Tadanobu Asano, Momone Shinokawa, Taiga, Takahiro Miura, Kana Mahiro
Director: Kôji Fukada
Running time: 1 hour 58 minutes
by Jericho Cerrona
Writer-director Kôji Fukada's Harmonium is a parable about the consequences of past sins; fusing spare domestic drama with a strain of taboo darkness lingering just outside the edges of the narrative. It's a work of startling subtlety; imbued with an undercurrent of tragedy and empathy which speaks to Fukada's skill with framing his actors into tightly controlled geographical spaces. Though it toys with genre (there are elements of psychological thriller along with family drama), Harmonium is first and foremost a deeply devastating story about how secrets and lies can destroy one's sense of domestic normalcy.
From the outset, Fukada establishes a sense of place and routine within what appears to be a fairly standard household. There's the young girl of the house, Hotaru (Momone Shinokawa), who constantly plays the titular instrument, much to the annoyance of the father, Toshio (Kanji Frutachi), an anti-social metal worker who often ignores his long-suffering wife, Akié (Mariko Tsutsui) who dotes on her daughter while going about daily chores. During these early scenes, the film foregrounds the family's disconnected, yet efficient, living situation without drawing too much attention to the lack of warmth that should be felt there. Alternating between moments of Toshio meticulously cutting sheets of metal in the garage with languorous shots of Akié cleaning dishes and tending to her child, Fukada brilliantly exploits a schism in their relationship without ever dipping into melodrama.
A shift in the narrative occurs when, out of nowhere, a stranger named Yasaka (Tadanobu Asano), appears as a houseguest and employee. Toshio hires and takes the man in without ever consulting Akié, creating yet another layer of social awkwardness. Gradually, we come to realize that Yasaka is actually an old friend of Toshio's who recently was released from serving an 11-year prison sentence for murder. Through its second act, Harmonium toys with audience expectations in ways both obvious and profoundly surprising. For example, the two men share a rigorously respectful relationship which hints a different set of rules entirely; something Fukada purposefully teases out as a nod to tension-building. Meanwhile, Yasaka seems genuinely ashamed of his past misdeeds, something that the religious-minded Akié clings to as a sign of benevolence. During one seemingly innocent scene, the overly polite stranger comes out of the shower shirtless and stops to admire Hotaru's harmonium-playing, creating a reaction from Akié which underscores her unspoken attraction to him.
What's most startling about Harmonium is that even though we know ominous things are forthcoming (Fukada liberally uses foreshadowing and symbolism not as a crutch, but as an invitation), the film keeps us second-guessing our assumptions about these characters. The sense of emotional and psychological unraveling is keenly felt through Fukada's use of symmetrical framing and detail-oriented set design, along with perfectly pitched performances; especially Tsutsui, who gives Akié a layered vulnerability which grows more desperate as the picture proceeds. There are more twists and turns to come, including a reveal taking place eight years after the events of the second act which take the film even deeper into the realm of grim nihilism. However, this cruelty isn't purposeless or mean-spirited, but rather, a natural extension of Fukada's themes. The subsequent absence of Yasaka from the narrative creates a haunting, destabilizing effect; forcing the remaining characters to question and challenge their own beliefs and assumptions about life.
Harmonium is a visceral gut-punch of a film; a morality play which ironically ends with the once stoic Toshio confronting his own demons wrought by a series of terrible past decisions. The concluding scenes may appear unfathomably bleak, but are they are necessary in revealing the often cryptic nature of human motives? Is the tragic ending inevitable or inextricable? Are the issues of guilt, regret, and violence cyclical, or can they be stopped or supplanted? While Harmonium never seeks to explicitly answer these questions, it does prove the power of cinema to conjure the darkest depths of human emotions.


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Medavie Blue Cross expands its Managing Chronic Disease benefitBy The IJ Staff | June 22 2017 11:30AM
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Medavie Blue Cross has expanded its Managing Chronic Disease extended health benefit. Coverage for Heart Health and Quit Smoking services will join offerings already available to plan members and their family members living with diabetes, asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
"This expansion reaffirms our commitment to work with our many partners to provide easier access to quality care, improve patient health outcomes and ensure the sustainability of benefit plans," said Anne Nicoll, Vice-President, Business Development at Medavie Blue Cross, in a statement issued by the company June 22.
Removing barriers to self-care
Medavie Blue Cross says that in 2015 it became the first benefit provider in Canada to offer chronic disease management as an extended health care benefit in group and individual plans with the introduction of its Lung Health and Diabetes Care services. This benefit includes ongoing education, treatment planning, motivation and support, intervention services, symptom management, medication adherence and compliance, which can be accessed in person or by phone. The benefit is intended to remove potential barriers to self-care, says the company.
"Through the Managing Chronic Disease extended health benefit, people living with a chronic illness now have access to a number of services provided by accredited health professionals to help them take charge of their treatment plan and improve their quality of life," says Nicoll.


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Moët & Chandon x Public School
On July 10 in New York's Financial District, Moët & Chandon x Public School celebrate their limited-edition collaboration with an intimate and raucous performance by Travis Scott. Teyana Taylor, Halsey, Diplo, G Easy and Shanina Shaik are among the party guests.
All photos: BFA, courtesy Moët & Chandon.
Public School's Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi with Teyana Taylor (center).
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The Diner Vancouver: great eats, great cause/
With an aim to provide more choices for senior dining, Meals on Wheels People (MOWP) recently branched out into unknown territory and the response has been encouraging.
Taking over a former Arctic Circle building, MOWP launched their foray into the restaurant business back in February. Julie Piper-Finley, director of marketing for MOWP, confirmed that The Diner Vancouver is the first of its kind in the country (Read more in The Reflector).


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The Rocky Mountains in the winter really are spectacular! They draw people from all over the world to come visit and explore them, so this gives me the opportunity to meet so many amazing people from all over the world. Tiffany had always wanted to visit Canmore and Banff, so her and Ian planned a baby moon to do just that! These two were just the sweetest and did so good in front of the camera! We decided on the Iron Bridge in Canmore for their Canmore pregnancy photography session and withe the amazing blue skies and the setting sun it was the perfect location for their shoot. Congrats Ian &… Keep Reading
Town of Canmore Maternity Photography | Brendan & Christy | Canmore Photographer
A few weeks ago I got to catch up with my best friends cousins and his beautiful girlfriend Christy for their Town of Canmore maternity photography session. I have know Brendan since we were both kiddos, me being a slightly older kiddo, but kiddos none the less. It is so exciting that these two are now expecting their own sweet baby in April! YAY! They planned their session to be in the mountains so they could also have a getaway baby-moon just the two of them before babe arrives! I thought that was such a great idea and the perfect way to prep for baby. Congrats you guys! I can… Keep Reading
Canmore Iron Bridge Maternity Session | Canmore Maternity Photographer
On a perfect wintery afternoon I met Mike & Barbara for their Canmore Iron Bridge maternity session. Canmore has been going through a warm spell these last couple weeks so all the snow we had on the ground is gone except for the mountain peeks. Because of this the mountains we absolutely stunning and were defiantly showing off for their shoot. These two planned their session in the middle of a weekend getaway to Canmore. There is no better idea then incorporating a session into a mini vacation and sneaking in some relax time before baby arrives. Congrats Mike & Barbara on your growing family. I can not wait to… Keep Reading
Three Sister's Maternity Photography – Canmore Maternity Photographer
Maternity Sessions are some of my favourite sessions to photograph. They are always so full of anticipation and excitement. Wondering what little person their baby will be, trying to guess if they are having a boy or a girl, excited to have a new member in the family. All these questions get to be answered in just a short time. Murray & Heather's Three Sister's maternity photography session was perfect. We met just on the outskirts of Canmore Alberta for their shoot and mother nature wasn't really sure what she was doing this day. Between the snow on the ground and the rain that was falling, we experienced a little… Keep Reading
Canmore Mountain Maternity Photography ~ Canmore Maternity Photographer
This past weekend I had the chance to reconnect with one of my 2015 wedding couples for their adorable maternity session. These two are from Cold Lake Alberta and traveled all the way down to Canmore for their wedding last year. This past weekend they were back for a quick baby moon and we were able to sneak in a quick Canmore mountain maternity photography session when they were here. It was so amazing to catch up with these two, hear all about their lives and just see them again a year and a bit later. I can not wait to hear these two are parents and hopefully photograph their sweet… Keep Reading
Nick & Luciana's Fishcreek Park Maternity ~ Calgary Maternity Photographer
I met Nick, Luciana and Leo yesterday in the stunning Fishcreek Park for their maternity session. It was so fun just wandering around and exploring the park with the three (soon to be four) of them! Luciana is due this Friday and I can not wait to hear of their little man being born! Congrats you guys!
Gabriel & Nikita's Woodland Maternity – Calgary Fishcreek Maternity Photography
Gabriel and Nikita have got to be one of the cutest pregnant couples I have ever met! Nikita was absolutely glowing and gorgeous, and Gabriel was the perfect dotting boyfriend. I seriously had so much fun hanging out with these two, and couldn't think of a better way to spend part of my fathers day! I mean come on… how amazing is it that they brought a guitar and started playing during the session?!? Congrats you two! I can not wait to meet your little munchkin!!


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Chloe is an Associate, specialising in Employment Law.
Chloe originally trained as a barrister and was called to the bar in 2012, before cross qualifying to become a solicitor in 2016. In light of this, Chloe is a strong litigator and she regularly represents businesses in the Employment Tribunal..
Chloe has a wealth of experience acting for both Respondents and previously Claimants in Tribunal litigation, including claims for unfair dismissal, all types of discrimination and whistleblowing. Chloe has also successfully conducted large scale redundancy litigation cases involving up to 350 parties.
In addition to her Employment Tribunal work, Chloe provides employment law and human resources advice and training to businesses. For example in 2018, she:
- advised on a variety of disciplinary, appeal and grievances - providing hands on support to her clients throughout the process;
- advised on a variety of contract and handbook reviews for various types of engagements;
- delivered training to clients on discrimination in practice - focusing on sexual harassment and disability discrimination; and
- delivered training to clients on legal updates effecting their business.
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This is my first post in quite a while. I have, however, been busy with my Pi - just havn't been writing about it. There will be upcoming posts about my Gertboard and my camera remote control/motion detector project. The project uses the ATmega microcontroller on the Gertboard, so I got to use the Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and program in C rather than Python. I'll have a lot to say about the Gertboard, and not all I'll say is flattering. This post, however, is about a project that does not use the Gertboard, just the Pi and the breadboard that you see in the header of this blog, with the addition of temperature sensors.
I purchased two temperature sensors from Adafruit, both are DS18B20 1 wire devices. The only difference between them is one looks like a TO-92 package transistor and the other is packaged into metal, waterproof, cylindrical case (6 mm diameter, 30 mm long) with a 36" integrated, shielded, cable. Adafruit also sells a higher temperature version. Actually, what makes it a higher temperature device is that it has a PTFC cable that allows it to to be used up to the 125°C rating of the sensor. The sensor is the same. The less expensive version, I purchased, has a PVC cable. Adafruit suggests not to expose the PVC cable to over 100°C.
Both versions (we'll consider the two waterproof versions as the same), are the same electronically, and will measure between -55°C to 125°C (-67°F to +257°F). They measure with 9 to 12 bit resolution. The more bits, the longer it takes between measurements. The default is 12 bit resolution and it can take a measurement about every 750ms. The remarkable thing is they only have three leads (the waterproof model has the cable shield brought out along with the three leads). One lead is ground, another is power which can be from 3.0Vdc to 5.5Vdc. The third pin is for data, used to write to and read from the device. The data line is "open collector" (when not driven to a logic low, acts like it is not connected to the circuit), therefore it is necessary to include a "pull-up" resistor between the data pin and the source of power that the device connects to (in the case of RaspberryPi, 3.3V). The open collector configuration allows you to connect the data pin of more than one device to the same Pi GPIO pin (of course, only one device can talk to the Pi at any one time). Adafruit, ships the devices with a 4.7K resistor. In fact, it is possible to ignore the power pin and power the device from the data pin (via the pull-up resistor. This mode complicates the timing and thus the programming, so I don't think I will try that feature.
My project is installed on my breadboard that has a 16 character by two line LCD display and a push button switch installed. Please see my previous blogs where I use these devices. My projects with the temperature sensors, detailed in subsequent blogs include:
1. Making a temperature reading every two seconds and reporting the readings, along with the date and time, to the terminal
2. Doing the same thing but also displaying temperature, date, and time to the LCD display
3. Doing all the same but making a reading every minute
4. Doing all the same but logging the results to a file.


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text: This is a conspiracy episode for Phoenix. He lays out some possible scenarios about plots/characters that he believes will happen in future episodes. Or not. Who knows. Also, the fuck is with that Goosebumps glowing green truck? Too much glowing green. Too much. Anyway, this is a great episode for psychopaths and haters of animals alike.


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Softail Twincam
One of my personal projects from 2016 when I bought a 2000 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage classic. With the vision of redesigning it from a wide heavy bike with all kind of chrome bells and whistles to a clean narrow bobber suitable for everyday use.
Stripping the bike and engine of its tins and dressing, removing the fender struts and starting of fresh creating things from scratch. A narrow two piece gas tank with the bike line extended into a small lightweight front fairing headlight housing. This housing taken as base to implement the lines and shape of the rear fender. Next to that eliminating the large and wide exhaust system trying to create an exhaust that is nearly invisible to the eye of the beholder and turned out to surprisingly quiet with the custom baffle and muffler. The controls designed as such to keep the bike as clean as possible. Finished everything off with a black and carbon paintjob.
Final result photoshoot done by; Floris Veldhuis Photography


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Funny and Creative Mind Maps & Mnemonics that really help you better understand the magic and abstract medical world. Specially for USMLE Step1 students... Don't forget to buy your First Aid Step 1 Book, watch the videos with your Fantabolous MindMaps printed. Enjoy this blog!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
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Q: An HIV-postitive, 37-year-old man presents to his physician because of worsening odynophagia and oral thrush. His CD4+ cell count is 250/mm³. He is prescribed a course of fluconazole and begun on highly active antiretroviral therapy. Over the next 3 months he experiences intermittent nausea and diarrhea, and notices a redistribution of fat on his body. Which agents is most likely causing this patient's symptoms?ReplyDelete
A: Protease inhibitors
Q: A 37-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with difficulty breathing. He notes that he has been feeling worse over the past few days, but he woke up this morning gasping for breath. He also complains of a productive cough, which he suspects is preventing him from breathing better. On physical examination, bilateral rales and rhonchi are heard upon auscultation of the lungs. X-ray of the chest is ordered, and shows diffuse interstitial infiltrates. Sputum samples confirm a diagnosis of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. Additionally, HIV tests come back positive. He is placed on several antiretroviral medications to manage his condition. Several weeks later, he returns to his physician for a routine complete blood cell count, which is normal except for a platelet count of 80,000/mm³. His physician suspects that this laboratory finding is caused by one of his HIV medications, which acts by blocking protease in progeny virions. What medication could have caused his thrombocytopenia?ReplyDelete
A: Indinavir
Q: With the advent of antiretroviral therapy, the morbidity and mortality of HIV-positive individuals have been improved tremendously. Which group of these antiretroviral drugs produce peripheral neuropathy?ReplyDelete
A: Reverse transcriptase inhibitors


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This is a "Throwback Monday" post (I realize that according to the internet, rehashing the days of yore are dedicated to Thursday, but that rule is not set in stone and I can do whatever the hell I want).
Just recently I added some perspective when it comes to the idea of "networking" to get to the job of your dreams. While perusing through my previous blog, I found more clarification on this topic. Please note: this post was originally written in February, 2009:
Originally Posted: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:22:23
Recently, I have succumbed to creating a profile on LinkedIn. I don't even know why. Could it be that it could be the next great thing as a job resource with the possibility of being connected with all these wonderful professionals in my field? That's okay if they don't know me from Adam, or know anything about my work ethic, my demeanor, my computer skills. Clearly, this would be a good way to land an interview. My chances of being seen (not necessarily heard) have increased. While I'm at it, I'll post the most flattering picture of me, wearing a nice blazer with colorful shirt underneath, sitting at what appears to be a desk with useless collectibles I have acquired during my last vacation. And let's not forget the adorable pictures of the family dog.
With this bit excitement in mind, I created a profile on LinkedIn, and did a search for past co-workers. And then a thought occurred to me….all my years of experience doesn't mean a thing, it's all about the possibility of connecting with someone who has made somewhat of a name for him/herself in that field or specific company that can pull some strings. Granted, this strategy does indeed work. On the contrary, I have wasted fifteen years of my life. Thank you, Mr. String Puller!
In retrospect, I'm glad I didn't waste time and money completing my education at Columbia College. Can you imagine wasting away countless number of hours of cramming for exams and studies catered to your prospective field, working in unpaid internships, only to find out that in order to reach your "dream job" you need to get hooked with the "right" person?
May I present the true definition of networking: it's not what you know, it's who you know. Here is another scenario that will further embellish my point. A couple of years ago, I had an interview with The Chicago Tribune. I did not go the usual route of applying online (because, as fellow disengagers know, you're guaranteed to go into the big, black empty hole of cyberspace). Instead, I was able to locate an individual e-mail address of someone who works in HR. The cover letter was not mind-blowing or even innovative, as it laid out the basics: my skills, qualifications, and so forth. However, I did do something different this time around: I threw in a name. I got a call from the Chicago Tribune the next day. An interview was scheduled. Needless to say, I did not get the position. That explanation will come in another post.
I cringe every time I hear the thought of networking. In fact, it's an insult. The bottom line is that the almighty puller of strings may refer you to someone because either a) they are heightening their egotistical manner. This would apply to someone that you don't even know that well, b) they're making money off you as part of some referral program, or c) you are that person's best friend/boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse/partner/mother/father/sister/brother/cousin/2nd cousin/great aunt/great uncle/dog/cat/ferret. In most cases, option C is usually the case. This occurs in the film industry all the time. The flipside of course, is the counter-argument. Anyone who advocates networking might say that if it wasn't for that person's qualifications, they wouldn't have been recommended to begin with. While that may be true, let's say that person does get the job, compliments of Mr. String Puller. There is always the danger of low productivity and inherit the of-course-I-am-not-expendable-because-I-am-in-like-flint attitude, thus resulting in lack of motivation and a snotty demeanor. Guess what…you were just let go because of your lack of motivational skills, and you just made Mr. String Puller look really bad. Way to go! Attention String-Pullers: do you really want to take that chance? The moral of this story is: it doesn't matter if you have years of experience. It doesn't matter if you hold a graduate degree in a certain field. What matters is that you get "networked" with the right person. Good luck with your String-Puller search!


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Tierra Luna Engineering provides one week seminars by aerospace industry experts. The following seminars are provided as a package or as needed by your organization. TLE offers the following classes: mission assurance, space systems project management, systems engineering for space applications, spacecraft engineering design, spacecraft communication system design and engineering, spacecraft integration and testing, ground system and mission operations best practices and failure analysis. Please contact us for more information on how these seminars can be adapted to your organizational needs.
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- Introduce the student to the foundational elements of Mission Assurance.
- Provide an overview of a systems approach to utilizing proven tools and methodologies to reduce risk and continuously improve.
Space Systems Project Management
- Acquaint the student to the basic processes, tools, and information required to successfully lead the development of complex space-system design, development and operation. Information is presented to help the aspiring or current project managers move to a higher level of understanding and performance.
- The course is meant for practitioners as they work through projects. Many space-related case studies, samples, and lessons learned will be used to supply student with historical insights to manage and guide current space systems.
Systems Engineering for Space Applications
- Acquaint the student with the processes, approaches, tools and information for complex aerospace system design, development, and operation. The course is geared to practitioners as they work through projects.
- The course presents the "how-to" necessary to "systems engineer" complex aerospace related projects, along with information to help the aspiring or current systems engineer achieve a higher level of understanding and performance.
Spacecraft Engineering Design
- Acquaint the student with the system elements and technologies required in space vehicle design.
- Show how the design process is used iteratively develop a satellite and a flight plan to meet the mission requirements.
Spacecraft Communication Design & Engineering
- Acquaint the student with basic elements of spacecraft communications. Emphasis will be placed on hands on problem solving, design examples with students required to participate at individual and small group basis.
Spacecraft Integration and Testing
- Acquaint the student with basic elements of spacecraft assembly, integration and testing (AIT). AIT is the process in which subsystems are integrated together to for a system. It is a documented, formal and sequential process of integrating and testing subsystems/components and the system to verify specifications and requirements are met.
- Show how the assembly, integration, and testing flows to deliver a spacecraft ready for launch integration and on orbit operations.
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- Acquaint the student with the system design elements, technologies and best practices required in operating satellites and corresponding ground control centers.
- Covers aspects of training flight control teams to ensure sustained mission success.
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Compatible with Bee3 + Bee5 strollers
If you're familiar with Bugaboo products, you know they're so aptly named after animals with similar traits. The Bee Stroller is small, zippy, and nimble, the Donkey Stroller carries multiple children (and lots of cargo) with ease, and so forth. So besides the Ice Age movies, what word comes to mind when you think of a mammoth? BIG. Thoughtfully created to safely and securely carry a LOT of your essentials, the Bugaboo Mammoth Bag 2018 for Bee Strollers has got you covered.
You already know that a couple diapers and a snack doesn't cut it when you're heading out for the day. You have lots of essentials, and so does your baby! It can really add up, and that cargo can mess with the push and weight distribution of your stroller. With the Bugaboo Mammoth Bag, not only are you getting a stylish bag that integrates beautifully with your Bee, you're getting an extra compartment that holds up to 18lbs of luggage without overloading your stroller!
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If you are like me and still doing some last minute shopping, I thought I'd share some great things I've found!
If you missed it, we did a few other gift idea lists for college students and teachers which you can still take a look at!
Today's agenda is gifts for teen girls!
Of course we have some signs that are perfect for teen girls, but signs aren't on every teen's list!
My girls are still little, but I have several teenage girls on my list to buy gifts for, and I even consulted a few for fun ideas for my list to share with you guys (they didn't know I was also digging for clues for them!)!!
Here's some fun ideas I came up with to help you knock off your lists (I kinda even want these for myself! Haha!)
All of these are available to pick up or ship before Christmas still so hurry! :)
Fairy Lights- this was the #1 thing my kids babysitters said they love!
Mini Polaroid - can you believe these are back in style?! I love it because rarely do we print pics these days! You KNOW I love this blue one!!
Bath Bombs- My 8 year old (going on 18!!) asked for these! I may steal a few! ;)
Chapstick- this brand is my fave but my kids would rather have the fruity ones.
Fuzzy Socks- I almost snagged these for myself yesterday, they feel so warm and cozy!
Books- amazon is the perfect place to shop books last minute. This was my favorite series as a teen if you are looking for something faith based for your teen!
Inspirational sign- my "What if I fall" sign has been a huge hit among teen girls!
Hope these give you some good ideas for your teens, and maybe makes your last minute shopping a little less stressful!
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You will have to use "dd" to remove the last record of the container file. The latest version of Kudu trunk (after 5.15) contains a --debug option to the "kudu pbc dump" tool that will tell you the offset of the file you should remove from the file, if you compile it.
If you can't compile Kudu from source to obtain that tool, then an easy option is to reformat the affected tablet server and start from scratch on that server, if you have additional replicas.
Another option is to use a hex editor to figure out the offset where there are is a run of 0s at the end of the file and truncate the 0s off of the file. Make sure to make a backup copy of the container metadata file first.
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The author has by design produced essentially an atlas containing a large number of his own interesting clinical cases derived from many years in practice. It is organized into nine chapters, seven of which are specifically geared to the pediatric gastrointestinal tract, with one devoted to abdominal masses in general and another to complications of indwelling vascular catheters. There is a purposely limited amount of textual material, with an introduction to each clinical entity presented in outline form that is easily read and reviewed. Each illustration, on the other hand, is accompanied by a relatively detailed legend that is independent
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