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As designers, we are dedicated in our work and always determined to achieve the best possible outcome from any project brief. We are problem solvers, experienced in project management on all levels.
With numerous design projects carried out for more than 180 clients in many countries, we have experience from a multitude of areas, from telecom to transport, from music to medical.
Our combination of industrial design, innovative product development, graphic design and visual identity has led to more than 60 international design awards.
We are a trusted design partner, who can help you carry every project through from first initial idea to finalized product.
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Lemonlight M1 uses low energy leds and indirect, reflected light, with color temperature suitable for interiors.
Arch-shape PCB between cast aluminium and transparent PC, giving a slim arch. Many placement possibilities.
The Lemonlight product line, with M2 and M3 following, focuses on quality lighting with low energy leds, high quality in material and focus on design and innovation.
APT4 Magnetic is a Swedish patent pending invention. It is fastened to the window screen by magnets, and sets the parking time automatically when you park the car. The magnetic solution simplifies the handling of the product.
The product has been simplified with a reduction of number of pieces used. When not in use, the controls are hidden beneath the ring. The design optimizes each plastic piece in a sufficient, minimalistic approach.
The Orange One is an exclusive osteopathic treatment tool, dealing with severe tension in the neck and back.
Two vibrating handsets work parallel, each with different programs for depth, power, speed and rhythm.
Powerful electrical motors and easily interchangeable tips
Product stand with weighted base for tabletop or floor placement. Custom-made transportation case.
In the 2020 and Networked Society projects for Ericsson 2008–, ca. 50 product concepts have been conceptualized, designed and visualized, 140 additional concepts, 18 personas developed and over 90 stories written.
See more examples in Spider Computer, Connected Container, Living Medicine, 3D Aquarium, Projector Lamp, Democracy Monument and Projector Computer.
The IpTv Remote device was developed to significantly improve the value of Ericsson's offerings to the consumers in the home, and thereby strengthen their role as thought leader within the Connected Home area.
It received a CSI Award in 2010 and an Outstanding Technology Innovation Award at the Connected TV Awards 2011.
A mobile phone for secure telephony through voice encryption. It is as easy to use as a commercial mobile phone and supports features such as satellite communication. The design reflects reliability and professionality.
While it behaves and looks essentially as a commercial mobile phone, it has a higher technical complexity and a much longer lifespan, which calls for a higher durability, and a more long lasting design language.
The Biosens mobile drug testing system, used by police and customs, detects and tests for traces of drugs and narcotic substances in one system, through easy and non-intrusive collection of oral fluids and sweat samples.
The design is constructed as a self-sufficient mobile unit. The detecting process has been simplified through a professional, user oriented design. Frank Etc. also designed the graphic user interface.
Frank Etc. has designed a number of different dect and regular phones for Hong Kong based companies.
Park armature designed for Philips Lys A/S in Denmark. The street light has been used for many years and can be seen for instance outside the Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm and outside the Kista Science Centre, north of Stockholm.
The Athena Light was exhibited in A Festival of Scandinavian Design on Design Museum in London 1992–1993.
Frank Etc. has designed several of Edgeware's products. The award-winning Orbit 2X Server is optimized for on-demand streaming applications, offering reliability, scalability and performance that are better than competing generic platforms. .
The design of the product is a tight precision casing of formed aluminium with front and back cover using etched plates.
Metro train concept, developed in project for Stadler, Germany.
The concept is to provide services through mobile broadband connection to remote areas. The Containers fit into the existing logistics of transportation, which allows for cheap and environmentally sound transport globally.
Possible solutions include: Medical units, Pharmacies, Schools, Election units, Community centers, Market places, Banks, Entertainment.
See more about the Life in a Networked Society project.
Award-winning hands-free card reader with backlit touch panel, equipped with RFID reading technology for proximity cards and tags. Designed to be very durable, to be used both indoors and outdoors.
Specifically designed frame profile to adapt to various accessories. Back-printed graphics on the glass can be exchanged. The interface is made non-technical and user-friendly.
The NordLead Virtual Analog Synthesizer was developed in cooperation with Clavia DMI. The product was a huge success. It was published in music press all over the world and has received several awards.
NordLead and its successors are today one of the most famous synthesizers in the world.
Frank Etc. designed many products for dental equipment for the Swedish company Amdent. The cooperation led to several products, among them the award-winning Ultralight Scaler, with light embedded in the tip.
Frank Etc. also designed the company's corporate identity.
The Mood product was a TV-box for broadband services, designed for the small start-up company i3 micro technology.
It was developed to a very successful company and the Mood received much attention.
It has received several design awards, in Sweden and internationally, and was selected to be permanently represented in the design collections of the Swedish National Museum of Fine Arts.
The main unit is connected between the heating system and the existing outdoor sensors, i.e. no incision is made in the heat source.
Manetos can be installed in all houses with waterbased heating. The system works, for example, with heat pumps, oil, gas, pellets and district heating irrespective of type and brand.
Frank Etc. has developed many logotypes and visual identities for companies and organizations over the years.
Several different suggestions and possible ways to move forward are always visualized.
Shown here are just a few examples of finalized logos that in many cases have worked for many years.
Tabletop scaler unit for dental care, developed in close cooperation with the dentist and offering scaling, endo and polisher capability. Hand-pieces and containers for liquids are placed in holders for easy access, positioning and exchange.
The whole product is made for maximum hygiene handling, easy to clean and separate in parts. The control panel display keys for preset speeds that are coded to the specific scaler tip used.
The Drumit Five digitals drums is a professional digital drum set for studio and stage developed in cooperation with 2Box.
The rack stand is unique in its design and focused to be roadworthy and easy to set up. Several new mechanic solutions were introduced to build the rack, and its construction is far more simplistic and elegant than its competitors.
The design for Clavia ddrum resulted in several different sets.
M-series is a complete line of ten math books fully adapted for the new curriculum for Swedish upper secondary school. The books are related by their graphic identity, but each book is adapted to the nature of maths to which it relates.
The graphic approach for the project has been to create a complete math book series, which is competitive, appealing and with a focus on educational content.
Design consultant, IDEO Product Development, for the design project for the Amtrak Acela High Speed Train. The team received a Gold Award in the IDEA Industrial Design Excellence Award 2001. External design: Bombardier.
Tobii Pro Glasses 2 is a lightweight mobile eye tracking system with four eye tracking cameras, for human behavior studies in real-world environments.
It is a wearable eye tracker designed to capture natural viewing behavior in any real-world environment while ensuring outstanding eye tracking robustness and accuracy.
The key issues that Wittra® solves are reliable indoor positioning and minimizing the power consumption for positioning outdoors. By utilizing specific ISM frequencies together with patented positioning techniques, Wittra® can track items with very low power consumption and outstanding accuracy.
The core concept is a modular system designed to suit a wide variety of users and markets.
Since 2000, Frank Etc. has designed and produced information material for the City of Stockholm summer camps, intended to inform and guide the children and their parents in the different camps available.
The main point of information is the catalog, which is sent to all children in Stockholm within the age span, but there is also advertising, exhibitions etc.
The myAccess project for SICS investigates user needs and preferences for mobile services with a special eye on simplicity of use.
Three devices were developed, LiquidMoney, MyLeash and ConsumerCheck.
The devices address areas such as financial overview, mobile security and consumer awareness.
The Vood, "Voice Options on Demand" product was a follow-up on the Mood, sharing the form factor with the MOOD, but smaller.
The next generation of the Mood and Vood products had a new design.
The PaperDNA is an authentication solution to prevent fraud in medicals
When the M2 Reader is placed in a pharmacy environment, the customer can verify products by reading the label with M2 Reader. The display stand has a touch screen to get the opportunity for more information.
Lighting console for stage performance, developed in cooperation with an international project group, product design and graphic design by Frank Etc.
Eirus Sensor represents a radical development in the field of microdialysis. A complex combination of different units has been transformed into a compact and mobile product, with a compact monitor and a unit small enough to be positioned on the patient.
By reducing complexity, the Eirus Sensor is making technology less intimidating and worrisome for a patient in a serious health condition.
Information meets architecture in a city environment.
Citizens can take part in the democracy process in real time, view news, polls and elections and also communicate in real time with politicians.
Different sorts of statistics, which is updated continuously, is visible on large screens, which are mounted between double durable glass walls.
See more about the Life in a Networked Society project.
The Guide to Participation was created for Huddinge Kommun, as a guide for employees on how to create involvement of the citizens in the democracy process in their municipality.
The project, which was enhanced by a colorful graphic language, became a huge success, and many other municipalities has followed in the steps of Huddinge.
Frank Etc. designed a series of kitchen appliances: toaster, coffee maker and espresso maker for IKEA. Three concepts were initially presented, of which one was chosen for further development.
The products were put in production and sold at the IKEA stores worldwide.
The City of Stockholm Environment Center was created to educate, guide and certify companies in sustainability and environment issues. The certification was then transferred to the new company Miljöstegen.
Frank Etc. designed the logo for the center, the certification program and the diplomas, as well as the logo for the new company Miljöstegen.
The E-pt was a card reader that was designed with back light which made the semi-transparent blue plastic glow in the dark. The product was exhibited at Design:Stockholm, Stockholm City Museum 2005-2006.
Frank Etc. has designed many products for the company Tilgin, previously called i3 micro technology.
The Projector Computer was a further development of the Spider Computer, and was made a fully functioning prototype.
It projects both keyboard and screen, utilizing the full potential of cloud computing.
The Spider Computer has received several international design awards. It was selected by the design site Yanko Design Top 50 – Best of 2012.
See more about the Life in a Networked Society project.
The Mood server was a follow-up product on the Mood, a range of various servers, both for solitary use and for rack mounting. It has received a Good Design award.
Design consultants for Stadler in their proposal for a new underground train for Stockholm.
A set of strong key design elements were derived and evaluated: a future proof, unique train for Stockholm in the Scandinavian tradition.
Unique experiences included The Reading/Communicating Train, The Stockholm Experience,
Atmospheric Lighting and A New Seating Experience.
Working with us is easy, and as a client you can trust us with a confident workflow and a high quality result. While we offer a broad range of services, a typical industrial design project can look like this:
Start by giving us a call or sending an e-mail.
After an initial meeting, where we together set the first outlines of a design brief, we respond with a detailed quote, including a project plan within the given timeframe and budget.
In dialog with you, we prepare for the project by obtaining relevant information, which can include competitor analysis, technology, user studies, ergonomics etc.
In order for the client to be involved in the design process, we always work in defined phases, where valuable input from all parties is included in the work.
The key elements necessary for the design are defined, and a possible range of options are evaluated. A thorough design process leads to the first phase design proposal, where the concepts are visualized in detail.
Together we assess the different concepts and choose a direction forward.
The design is further developed in detail, and the design is developed into one final concept to be taken to the market.
A professional product model is developed, to verify 3D design and ergonomics. The model can also to be used for professional photography and market tests.
Close cooperation with mechanic development — the client's in-house engineers or Frank Etc.'s resources — to ensure that design intentions are followed through in the productification.
Graphic user interfaces are developed parallel with the product development.
Product graphics is an important part of the design, and we provide artwork for print.
Packaging, as well as additional printed material, is also part of our design offer, further ensuring a consistent design line accompanying the product. We can also review the over-all visual expression of the company and provide a design or redesign of the visual identity when requested.
We are available during the productification phase to ensure that the design intensions are followed through to production. Detailed specifications of colors, surface finish and materials, evaluation of the first production samples etc.
In many cases, the finished products developed in cooperation with Frank Etc. receive much attention. See examples below.
Frank Etc. has been involved in projects in many parts of the world.
Lux Magazine Life, Leading Designer Awards. Most Innovative Product Design Firm 2023 – Sweden.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2022 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2021 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
German Design Award 2021, Special Mention in the category Excellent Communications Design – Brand Identity
German Design Award 2021, Winner in the category Excellent Product Design – Sports, Outdoor Activities and Leisure
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2020 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
German Design Award 2020, Winner, one product
German Design Award 2020, Winner, second product
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2019 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
A'Design Award Winner 2019.
German Design Award 2019, Special Award
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2018 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
Silver Award in IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles.
Honorable Mention in IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles.
2018 Silver Prize Winner, European Product Design Award.
Silver Award in the A'Design Award & Competition 2018.
Bronze Award in the A'Design Award & Competition 2018.
2018 GREEN GOOD DESIGN™ Award. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2017 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
Bronze Award in International Design Awards, Los Angeles, 2017.
Silver Award in the A'Design Award & Competition 2017.
Frank Etc. receives AAA, highest creditworthiness, once again.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2016. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
Gold Award in the A'Design Award & Competition 2016.
Frank Etc. receives AAA, highest creditworthiness, once again.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2015 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
German Design Award 2016, Special Award
Spark:Product Design 2015, Finalist. Spark International Design Awards, USA.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2014 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
Frank Etc. receives AAA, highest creditworthiness, once more.
German Design Award 2014, nominated for two products.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2013 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
Spark:Communication 2013, Finalist. Spark International Design Awards, USA.
Yanko Design. Design by Frank Etc.has been selected by the design site Yanko Design Top 50 – Best of 2012.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2012. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design.
2012 Spark:Pro Finalist. Spark International Design Awards, USA.
2012 Spark:Concept Finalist. Spark International Design Awards, USA.
MA Prize 2012 – Green Dwelling. Honorable Mention for conceptual project in international competition.
"Design is Human Week". Design Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia, June 2012.
2012 Spark:Concept Gold Award. Spark International Design Awards, USA.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2011 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. GOOD DESIGN YEARBOOK, 2012.
2011 Spark: Pro Gold Award. Spark International Design Awards, USA.
Outstanding Technology Innovation at the Connected TV Awards 2011 for Ericsson IPTV Remote Product.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2010. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. GOOD DESIGN Event, Athens, Greece 2011.
CSI Award 2010 for Ericsson IPTV Remote Product.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2009.The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. GOOD DESIGN Event, Chicago, USA 2010.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2007.The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. GOOD DESIGN Event, Chicago, USA 2008.
Design:Stockholm, Stockholm City Museum 2005-2006. Frank Etc. represented with several products.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2005.The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. GOOD DESIGN Event, Chicago, USA 2006.
Gwangju Design Biennale, South Korea, October-November 2005. Frank Etc. exhibited innovations and design of wearable technology at the international exhibition Future Life.
Two GOOD DESIGN™ Awards 2004 for two products, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. GOOD DESIGN SHOW, Chicago, USA 2005.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2003, The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. GOOD DESIGN SHOW, Chicago, USA 2004.
Separate design exhibition on wearable technology: "futureMobility; thinkWearable" at the Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm 2003.
Product inlcuded in the permanent collection at National Museum of Fine Artsin Stockholm, December 2002.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 2002. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. Exhibition and permanent collection, Chicago, USA.
Excellent Swedish Design 2002, Selected industrial design.
IDEA Industrial Design Excellence Award 2001.Gold Award as a team member with IDEO Product Development, for design work with Amtrak Acela High Speed Train.
LG Electronics International Design Competition 1999. Award of Excellence for conceptual design. One of the world's largest design competitions, held every second year. 1999 there was 1700 participants from 50 countries.
GOOD DESIGN™ Exhibition 1998. Product selected for exhibition and permanent collection. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design, Chicago, USA.
LG Electronics International Design Competition 1997. Award of Excellence for conceptual design.
GOOD DESIGN™ Exhibition 1997. Product selected for exhibition and permanent collection. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design, Chicago, USA.
8th International Design Competition 1997, Osaka Japan. Finalist, selected for the international design exhibition.
GOOD DESIGN™ Exhibition 1996, Product selected for exhibition and permanent collection. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design, Chicago, USA.
LG Electronics International Design Competition 1995. Honorable Mention for conceptual design.
GOOD DESIGN™ Award 1995. The Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design. Exhibition and permanent collection,Chicago, USA.
Excellent Swedish Design 1995, Selected industrial design.
iF Award for Good Industrial Design 1995. IndustriForum, Hannover, Germany.
Excellent Swedish Design 1993, Selected industrial design.
A Festival of Scandinavian Design 1992-93. Represented with two products at the Design Museum, London, UK.
The 2:nd Design The Future International Competition 1991. Pris for design concept concerning future communikation between languages , received in Tokyo.
"Design for the future" 1990. Prize winner in Swedish design competition regarding electronic consumer product with environmental concerns.
Forma Finlandia international design competition 1990. Selected for the international exhibition in the category "Tomorrow's Challengers".
Yamaha Audio System International Design Competition 1989. Pris i Tokyo. Large design competition for new loudspeaker technology.
"New light over Stockholm" 1989. Scandinavian light design competition, first prize.
Electrolux design competition 1986. First prize.
Published in a wide range of international design- och branch magazines including AXIS, Design (UK), ID (USA)and several Japanese and Asian magazines.
We started Frank Etc. in 1994 and have been running the company successfully ever since.
Industrial Designer MFA
Nikolaus Frank designs products and develops new product ideas for current development and production, but also for future products, making use of new, emerging and future technologies.
Has designed transport, lighting, electrical appliances, telecom products and musical instruments, working with international design groups and development teams in UK, North America, and with companies in Asia. Was previously VP/Head of Industrial Design at Ericsson Mobile Communication, Division Consumer Products, where he initiated a new design centre and a new design line for the company's products.
Graduated from Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, with a Masters Degree in Industrial Design, in 1987. Has taught as Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design at Konstfack.
Nikolaus is a passionate hiker and enjoys the mountains in the north of Sweden in particular. He has always traveled extensively, in Europe, North America and Asia. Nikolaus also has a focus on different photography projects.
Graphic Designer MFA
Cecilia Frank creates information design: through visual identities, printed publications, user interfaces, book design, texts and stories.
Has created numerous identity programs, both for public projects, such as new residential areas, projects within the City of Stockholm, and for many different companies, focussing on visual strategy and brand building. Continuously works with book design projects, mainly in education, for the publishing industry, and also with writing, storytelling, text editing and project management. Background from various encyclopedias, including the Swedish National Encyclopedia.
Graduated from Konstfack, University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, with a Masters Degree in Graphic Design & Illustration, in 1990. Academic studies in Film History and Media Communication, and work for several design studios in UK.
Cecilia enjoys traveling and meeting new people and has traveled in many parts of the world. She writes travel blogs, as well as short stories and likes to spend time outdoors. Cecilia is passionate about music and is a member of a classical choir.
Frank Etc. has worked with a large number of clients in many different areas, such as technology, multimedia, security, transport, medical equipment, musical instruments, publishing firms, municipalities, international design groups etc.
These include Ericsson, IBM, City of Stockholm, IDEO, IKEA, Philips, Siemens, SICS, Liber, The Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and many many others.


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Guardian has introduced the DELTA Series flexible coupling line for use on diesel-driven hydrostatic machinery and construction equipment. The cost effective DELTA single-piece design incorporates a splined and hardened steel hub that is pre-assembled into the glass-fiber reinforced flange. The DELTA coupling attaches to the engine flywheel, taking advantage of elastomeric grommets that provide a steady dampening effect to normal engine vibrations. Although the coupling incorporates rubber bushings for dampening, it is relatively stiff which allows equipment with low inertia to operate below the critical speed range.
This coupling is suited for accurately aligned drives that minimize misalignments. The DELTA Series is able to accommodate small angular, parallel, and axial misalignments that are typical to piloted flange connections. The DELTA Series couplings can achieve torque capacities of up to 6,130 IN-LBS nominally. These high performance couplings are designed for demanding applications on the latest tier engines.
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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
(Statutes of Canada 2000, Chapter 5)
Includes: CSA Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information (CAN/CSA-Q830-96)
The Uniserve Privacy Code has been published to reflect the changes associated with the implementation of the new legislation referred to above.
Table of Contents
Summary of Principles
Scope and Application
Principle 1 : Accountability
Principle 2 : Identifying Purposes
Principle 3 : Consent
Principle 4 : Limiting Collection
Principle 5 : Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
Principle 6 : Accuracy
Principle 7 : Safeguards
Principle 8 : Openness
Principle 9 : Customer and Employee Access
Principle 10 : Challenging ComplianceThe Uniserve Privacy Code in Detail
The Uniserve Privacy Code in Detail
- Accountability
- Identifying Purposes
- Consent
- Limiting Collection 6
- Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention 7
- Accuracy 7
- Safeguards 8
- Openness 8
- Customer and Employee Access 9
- Challenging Compliance 10
Uniserve is an Internet Service Provider providing a full range of Internet services primarily to British Columbia and other provinces in Canada. For Uniserve, customer and employee privacy is a high priority. We have a long-standing policy of protecting the privacy of customers in all of our business operations. Federal Government Statute dictates that private sector organizations must follow a standardized code for the protection of personal information. Businesses, consumers, academics and government under the auspices of the Canadian Standards Association developed the code – the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("the Act"). It lists 10 principles of fair information practices, which form ground rules for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. These principles give individuals control over how their personal information is handled in the private sector. Uniserve is a strong believer in the objectives and goals of the Code and this policy paper sets out how we will adhere to the principles set down in the Code.
We believe that an organization is responsible for the protection of personal information and the fair handling of it at all times, throughout the organization and in dealings with third parties. Care in collecting, using and disclosing personal information is essential to continued employee and consumer confidence and good will.
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You can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Preferences page, and if you want to you can opt out of interest-based advertising entirely by cookie settings or permanently using a browser plugin.
The 10 principles that businesses must follow are:
- Accountability
- Identifying purposes
- Consent
- Limiting collection
- Limiting use, disclosure, and retention
- Accuracy
- Safeguards
- Openness
- Customer and employee access
- Challenging compliance
Scope and Application
The ten principles, which form the basis of the Uniserve Privacy Code, are interrelated and Uniserve adheres to the ten principles as a whole. Each principle must be read in conjunction with the accompanying commentary. As permitted by the Act, the commentary in the Uniserve Privacy Code has been tailored to reflect personal information issues specific to Uniserve.
The scope and application of the Uniserve Privacy Code are as follows:
- The Code applies to personal information about Uniserve's customers and employees that is collected, used, or disclosed by Uniserve.
- The Code applies to the management of personal information in any form whether oral, electronic or written.
- The Code does not impose any limits on the collection, use or disclosure of the following information by Uniserve:a. A customer's name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, when listed in a directory or available through directory assistance;b. An employee's name, title, business address (including e-mail address) or business telephone or fax number; orc. Other information about the customer or employee that is publicly available and is specified by regulation pursuant to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
- The Code does not apply to information regarding Uniserve's corporate customers. However, such information is protected by other Uniserve policies and practices and through contractual arrangements.
- The application of the Uniserve Privacy Code is subject to the requirements and provisions of Part 1 of the Act, the regulations enacted thereunder, and any other applicable legislation or regulations, including any applicable regulations of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
The Uniserve Privacy Code in Detail
1. Be accountable.
Our responsibilities include:
- Complying with all 10 of the above principles.
- Appointing an individual (or individuals) to be responsible for our organization's compliance with the Code.
- Protecting all personal information in our possession or transferred to a third party for processing.
- Developing and implementing personal information policies and practices.
We will fulfill these responsibilities by:
- A. Giving our designated privacy official senior management support and the authority to intervene on privacy issues relating to any of our organization's operations.
- B. Communicating the name or title of this individual internally and externally (e.g. on our web sites and in our publications).
- C. Analyzing all personal information handling practices including ongoing activities and new initiatives, using the following checklist to ensure that they meet fair information practices: –
- (a) What personal information do we collect?
- (b) Why do we collect it?
- (c) How do we collect it?
- (d) What do we use it for?
- (e) Where do we keep it?
- (f) How is it secured?
- (g) Who has access to or uses it?
- (h) To whom is it disclosed?
- (i) When is it disposed of?
- D. Developing and implementing policies and procedures to protect personal information by: –
- (a) Defining the purposes of its collection,
- (b) Obtaining consent,
- (c) Limiting its collection, use and disclosure,
- (d) Ensuring information is correct, complete and current,
- (e) Ensuring adequate security measures,
- (f) Developing and updating retention and destruction timetables,
- (g) Processing access requests, and
- (h) Responding to inquiries and complaints.
- E. Including a privacy protection clause in contracts to guarantee that the third party provides the same level of protection as your organization does.
- F. Informing and training staff on privacy policies and procedures.
- G. Making information explaining these policies and procedures available to clients and customers (e.g. in brochures and on web sites).
2. Identify the purpose.
Our responsibilities include:
- Before or when any personal information is collected, identifying why it is needed and how it will be used.
- Documenting why the information is collected.
- Informing the individual from whom the information is collected why it is needed.
- Identifying any new purpose for the information and obtaining the individual's consent before using it.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Reviewing personal information holdings to ensure they are all required for a specific purpose.
- B. Notifying the individual, either orally or in writing, of these purposes which could include:
- (a) Opening an account
- (b) Verifying creditworthiness
- (c) Providing benefits to employees
- (d) Identifying customer preferences
- C. Establishing customer eligibility for special offers or discounts
- D. Recording all identified purposes and obtained consents for easy reference in case an individual requests an account of such information.
- E. Ensuring that these purposes are limited to what a reasonable person would expect under the circumstances.
3. Obtain consent.
Our responsibilities include:
- Informing the individual in a meaningful way of the purposes for the collection, use or disclosure of personal data.
- Obtaining the individual's consent before or at the time of collection, as well as when a new use is identified.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Obtaining consent from the individual whose personal information is collected, used or disclosed.
- B. Communicating in a manner that is clear and can be reasonably understood.
- C. Record the consent received (e.g. note to file, copy of e-mail, copy of check-off box).
- D. Never obtaining consent by deceptive means.
- E. By not making consent a condition for supplying a product or a service, unless the information requested is required to fulfil an explicitly specified and legitimate purpose.
- F. Explaining to individuals the implications of withdrawing their consent.
- G. Ensuring that employees collecting personal information are able to answer an individual's questions about the purposes of the collection.
4. Limit collection.
Our responsibilities include:
- Not collecting personal information indiscriminately.
- Not deceiving or misleading individuals about the reasons for collecting personal information.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Limiting the amount and type of the information gathered to what is necessary for the identified purposes such as those set out in 2(B) above. Uniserve would ordinarily collect personal information only from its customers or employees, but it may also include other sources such as Credit Bureaus, employers, or personal references.
- B. Identifying the kind of personal information collected in our information-handling policies and practices.
- C. Ensuring that staff members can explain why the information is needed.
5. Limit use, disclosure and retention.
Our responsibilities include:
- Using or disclosing personal information only for the purpose for which it was collected, unless the individual consents, or the use or disclosure is authorized by the Act. This would include disclosing personal information about employees in the context of providing references in response to requests from prospective employers.
- Keeping personal information only as long as necessary to satisfy the purposes.
- Putting guidelines and procedures in place for retaining and destroying personal information.
- Keeping personal information used to make a decision about a person only for a reasonable time period.
- Destroying, erasing, or rendering anonymous information that is no longer required for an identified purpose or a legal requirement.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Documenting any new purpose for the use of personal information.
- B. Instituting maximum and minimum retention periods that take into account any legal requirements or restrictions and redress mechanisms.
- C. Disposing of information that does not have a specific purpose or that no longer fulfils its intended purpose.
- D. Disposing of personal information in a way that prevents improper access such as shredding paper files or deleting electronic records.
- E. Establishing policies setting out the types of information that need to be updated such as addresses or telephone numbers.
6. Be accurate.
Our responsibilities include:
- Minimizing the possibility of using incorrect information when making a decision about the individual or when disclosing information to third parties.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Keeping personal information as accurate, complete and up to date as necessary, taking into account its use and the interests of the individual. In most cases there is a reliance on the customer or employee to provide updated personal information.
- B. Updating personal information only when necessary to fulfil the specified purposes.
- C. Keeping frequently used information accurate and up to date unless there are clearly set out limits to this requirement.
7. Use appropriate safeguards.
Our responsibilities include:
- Protecting personal information against loss or theft regardless of the format in which it is held.
- Safeguarding the information from unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Developing and implementing a security policy to protect personal information.
- B. Using appropriate security safeguards to provide necessary protection such as:
- a. Physical measures (locked filing cabinets, restricting access to offices, alarm systems)
- b. Technological tools (passwords, encryption, firewalls, anonymizing software)
- c. Organizational controls (limiting access on a "need-to-know" basis, staff training, confidentiality agreements)
- C. Making our employees aware of the importance of maintaining the security and confidentiality of personal information.
- D. Ensuring staff awareness by holding regular staff training on security safeguards.
- E. Reviewing and updating security measures regularly.
8. Be open.
Our responsibilities include:
- Informing customers and employees that we have policies and practices for the management of personal information.
- Making these policies and practices understandable and easily available.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Ensuring front-line staff is familiar with the procedures for responding to individual inquiries.
- B. Making the following available:
- a. Name, title, and address of the person who is accountable for our organization's privacy policies and practices.
- b. Name, title, and address of the person to who access requests should be sent.
- c. Procedures allowing an individual to gain access to his or her personal information.
- d. Information as to how an individual can complain to our organization.
- e. Brochures or other information that explain our organization's policies, standards or codes.
- f. A description of what personal information is made available to other organizations (including subsidiaries) and why it is disclosed.
9. Give individuals access.
Our responsibilities include:
- When requested, informing individuals if we have any personal information about them.
- Explaining how it is or has been used and providing a list of the sort of organizations to which it might have been disclosed.
- Giving individuals access to their information.
- Correcting or amending any personal information if its accuracy and completeness is challenged and found to be deficient.
- Providing a copy of the information requested, or reasons for not providing access, including the following exceptions:a. If disclosure would reveal confidential information about a third party.b. If disclosure could reasonably be expected to threaten the life or security of another individual.c. If disclosure would reveal confidential commercial information.d. If the information is protected solicitor – client privilege.e. If the information was generated in the course of a formal dispute resolution process.f. If the information was collected in relation to an investigation of a breach of an agreement or a contravention of a Federal or Provincial law.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Providing any help the individual needs to prepare a request for access to personal information
- B. Asking the individual to supply enough information to enable us to account for the existence, use and disclosure of personal information.
- C. Responding to the request as quickly as possible and no later than 30 days after receipt of the request – 60 days under some circumstances including:-
- a. If responding to the request within the original 30 days would unreasonably interfere with activities of our organization.
- b. If additional time is necessary to conduct consultations.
- c. If additional time is necessary to convert personal information to an alternate format
- D. Giving access at minimal or no cost to the individual.
- E. Notifying the individual of the approximate costs before processing the request.
- F. Making sure the requested information is understandable including an explanation of acronyms, abbreviations and codes.
- G. Sending any information that has been amended, where appropriate, to any third parties that have access to the information.
- H. Informing the individual in writing when refusing to give access, setting out the reasons and any recourse available.
10. Challenging compliance.
Our responsibilities include:
- Developing simple and easily accessible complaint procedures.
- Informing complainants of avenues of recourse. These include our organization's own complaint procedures, those of industry associations, regulatory bodies, and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
- Investigating all complaints received.
- Taking appropriate measures to correct information handling practices and policies.
We will fulfil these responsibilities by:
- A. Recording the date a complaint is received and the nature of the complaint including such things as: –
- a. Delays in responding to a request.
- b. Incomplete or inaccurate responses, or
- c. Improper collection, use, disclosure or retention of personal information.
- B. Acknowledging receipt of a complaint promptly.
- C. Contacting the individual to clarify the complaint, if necessary.
- D. Assigning the investigation to a person with the skills necessary to conduct it fairly and impartially.
- E. Giving the investigator access to all relevant records, employees or others who handled the personal information or access request.
- F. Notifying customers. employees, and others of the outcome of investigations clearly and promptly, informing them of any relevant steps taken.
- G. Correcting any inaccurate personal information or modify policies and procedures based on the outcome of complaints.
For more information on the Uniserve privacy practices contact 1.877.864.7378. For a copy of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, please access the Privacy Commissioner of Canada web site at https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/.


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NEW YORK — New York's attorney general has sent a subpoena to the Trump Organization for records related to consulting fees paid to Ivanka Trump as part of an investigation into the president's business dealings.
That's according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity.
The New York Times reported that a similar subpoena was sent to President Donald Trump's company by the Manhattan district attorney, who is conducting a parallel probe.
The records requests followed recent reporting in The Times, based partly on two decades' worth of Trump's tax filings, that the president had reduced his company's income tax liability over several years by deducting $26 million in consulting fees as a business expense.
Records strongly suggested, The Times reported, that $747,622 of those fees had been paid to Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter, through a company she owned at a time when she was also a Trump Organization executive.
If true, that wouldn't necessarily pose a problem for Ivanka Trump herself, as long as she paid income tax on the consulting payments, which she reported publicly.
It could, however, raise questions about whether the Trump Organization's related tax deductions were allowable. The Internal Revenue Service has, in the past, pursued civil penalties over large consulting fee write-offs it found were made to dodge tax liability.
Ivanka Trump tweetedthat the subpoenas were "harassment pure and simple."
This is harassment pure and simple. This 'inquiry' by NYC democrats is 100% motivated by politics, publicity and rage. They know very well that there's nothing here and that there was no tax benefit whatsoever. These politicians are simply ruthless.https://t.co/4dQoDzQlRX
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Vira Slywotzky, Eric Sedgwick, Xiaoming Tian, Bray Wilkins, and Jane Marsh |
There were many things that made it special. It was the first time we attended a class given by Jane Marsh, who has had an illustrious career and had so much to share with the three students, most of it gleaned from her vast experience with the Russian language and with Eugene Onegin in particular.
It was the first time we've witnessed a master class devoted to one opera and Tchaikovsky's masterpiece was the perfect choice. Obviously, the three participants all knew their arias well and most likely had sung the roles to great acclaim. So the class felt like witnessing the polishing of gems that had already been expertly cut. Polishing just brings out the luster--subtleties that we will know to look for the next time we attend this operatic treasure.
Ms. Marsh pointed out that the libretto is not truly a libretto, but rather a lengthy poem written by Pushkin in 1833 and set by Tchaikovsky in 1879; every Russian person can recite this poem since it is taught in their excellent educational system. It is such fine poetry and such fine composing that the musical stresses and the textual ones match up perfectly.
In general, a good strong middle voice is necessary because of the dark sound of the Russian language. This is not Italian and sentimentality is to be avoided.
Soprano Vira Slywotzky is most known to us from the world of art song (Mirror Visions Ensemble) and operetta (Victor Herbert Renaissance Project Live!). Numerous reviews of her delightful singing are archived right here. Although we suspected there was a lot more to her talent, we had not had the opportunity to hear it until yesterday. Her Tatyana was a revelation!
Ms. Slywotzky's native tongue is Ukrainian and her ease with Russian allowed her to focus on the creation of a character; she totally convinced us in the "letter scene" that she was a love-sick seventeen-year-old experiencing infatuation and romantic longing for the first time in her life. Ms. Marsh's coaching concentrated on dynamics and pacing and body language.
She asked for some urgency in the first few couplets as this involuntary passion has produced a sense of resolve which grows. Ms. Marsh had abridged this lengthy scene without negative effect, the better to have time to work on key phrases. She pointed out that Tatyana's upbringing was conservative and her body language must be restrained. No grandstanding on the high note! No arm waving!
After she writes some of the letter, the next part should be slow and piano as she reflects on her doubts and her feelings of being misunderstood. The suggestions took Ms. S. to a new level. We were glad that she remained onstage to be coached in the confrontation scene with Onegin.
We loved Xiaoming Tian's interpretation of Onegin. We have often said that the guy is not a heel; he is an elegant somewhat reserved aristocrat from the big city and he is letting Tatyana down easily with some good advice. It's a wonderful scene and much of the coaching was devoted to positioning Tatyana's body and how she jumps up when Onegin arrives.
Onegin is meant to be reticent and not demonstrative. Mr. Tian (whose work we know well from his advanced studies and performances at Manhattan School of Music) outdid himself with his gorgeous baritonal sound and it is upon this that the singer of Russian must rely, not upon cheap theatrics. The character he created was a sympathetic one, which is necessary if we are to feel the tragedy at the end. Mr. Tian's word coloration, phrasing, and gestures were impeccable. The two singers worked well together and we'd love to see them in an entire performance.
In the role of Lensky, we heard tenor Bray Wilkins whom we have heard a few times over the past few years. From Ms. Marsh we learned that the character of Lensky was probably rather autobiographical on Pushkin's part; indeed the poet died in a duel after surviving 29 (!) duels based on his romantic jealousy. Now there's a good topic for a new opera!
"Kuda, kuda" is frequently heard in competitions and is a terrific tenor showpiece. Mr. Wilkins was coached to begin singing facing upstage and to gradually turn to face the audience. Lensky is a poet and he is ruminating about the meaning of life, knowing that he is facing death.
When he thinks about the world forgetting him, he should allow a decrescendo to happen without making it happen. When he cries out to Olga, he must open it up and lean on the phrase with passion. We have heard this before but it is worth repeating Ms. Marsh's instructions to "think up on the low notes and think down on the high notes". We understood exactly what she meant and it did make quite a difference in Mr. Wilkins' performance.
The challenging piano reduction was well-negotiated by Eric Sedgwick who is always an asset.
The afternoon did not end until Ms. Marsh gave each singer an opportunity to express how they felt about singing in Russian and specifically in these roles. We expect to approach this opera, specifically the characters of this opera, with renewed appreciation.
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Styx Announce Summer 2021 U.S. Tour With Collective Soul
Styx recruited Collective Soul for a summer 2021 U.S. tour. The two bands will team for seven dates, starting June 16 in Alpharetta, Ga., and wrapping June 27 in Oklahoma City. Tickets go on sale April 23 or April 30, depending on the venue. Additional details are available at the bands' websites.
"Man, have we missed you all!" Styx's Tommy Shaw said in a statement announcing the trek. "We are thrilled by the news that Styx will be hitting the road with our friends Collective Soul. After all this time off, (whew!) and now to get together with this masterful band of storytelling troubadours, we can't wait to see you all again live and in person, performing an evening of music we love. See you soon!"
Collective Soul's Ed Roland added, "Not only is it great to get back to live music and see our fans, family, and friends, but to experience it with a great band like Styx, it's awesome! Let's rock!"
Styx also have stand-alone dates scheduled before and after the jaunt: June 16 in St. Augustine, Fla., and a trio of shows at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas. (The Sept. 25 and 26 shows are already sold out; the Sept. 24 date is newly announced.)
The band's fan club members can access a pre-sale starting April 21 at 1PM ET. A pre-sale for Venetian's Grazie Rewards club members and Live Nation customers begins April 22 at 1PM ET. You can see Styx's tour dates below.
Styx 2021 Tour Dates
June 16 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre (Styx only)
June 18 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
June 19 - Southaven, MS @ Landers Center
June 20 - Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheatre
June 24 - Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Amphitheatre
June 25 - Bonner Springs, KS @ Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre
June 26 - Camdenton, MO @ Lake Ozarks Amphitheater
June 27 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheatre
September 24 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre (Styx only)
September 25 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre (Styx only, sold-out)
September 26 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre (Styx only; sold-out)


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Our Puerto Rico Experience
The first place outside the continental U.S. that B and I lived together was Puerto Rico. We lived on the western side of the island, in Aguadilla, for 3 years and truly fell in love. Now, it wasn't an easy adjustment initially. We were use to orderly lines and speedy customer service, and that just isn't common in Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans value chatting with friends, lingering over food, and island time; which means that everything happens way slower than we were use to. No one is really ever in a rush. We soon learned to value the slow paced life and the emphasis on relationships. We learned to expect long lines and the conversations that would spark up while there. We learned that there was no such thing as a sharp time, whether you were at university, the doctor's office, or church. 5pm really meant 5:45 or 6pm, no joke, but the wait would almost always be worth it.
Our friends Linda and Roberto were the first to take us exploring on the island. While in Puerto Rico, we also became really good friends with a couple named Kristian and Keyshla, who run an Afro-Puerto Rican restaurant. We spent many hours in their restaurant asking them questions and getting to know what it was like to grow up in Puerto Rico. We even spent our first Christmas in Puerto Rico with them. B and I have so many cherished memories from our time there and are so thankful to have learned life changing lessons that have stuck with us even to today. Our new found love for island life and culture played a huge role in us choosing to move to Guam once our time in Puerto Rico was up. Above are some photos from our time in Puerto Rico during the Maricao Coffee Festival, San Sebastian Market, and the Aguada Town Festival.
Making Friends with Locals & Learning to Love your new Country
Moving to a new country can be exhilarating, especially if you've never visited the city you'll be moving to. But just as quickly as you can leap and click your heels together with excitement you may feel your heart sink with dread as you begin to ponder how you will make friends, fit in, learn the language, and truly grow to love your new home.
My hope is that this article will encourage you to feel more instances of heel clicking joy than heart sinking fear. I will outline my five absolute rules for moving to a new country and how to make friends along the way. These nuggets-o-wisdom will apply to a move to any country around the world. It's important to remember though that different regions of the world have their own personality and customs. A large part of fitting into a new culture is learning to navigate those customs while giving yourself grace to make mistakes. What is culturally acceptable in Puerto Rico, like kissing on the cheek accompanied by a strong embrace may be a bit awkward or even discouraged in a place like Japan; especially between those of the opposite sex.
Growing up I moved just about every 3 years. I was born in California and soon after moved to Guam where I lived as a toddler. Later we moved back the U.S for a few years and then overseas to Japan. While there I was introduced to customs very different than ones I'd known previously. I remember how after just a few short months in Japan I'd nailed the customary bow (ojigi) that everyone greets each other with. When we moved back to the United States after living in Japan for years it was really hard for me to stop bowing every time I met someone. This simple gesture is a key part of Japanese life and would set me apart if I hadn't adapted to doing it, but once back in the states it was perceived as strange to bow to anyone. Needless to say, it took me some time to shake the habit of bowing and adapt to a whole new set of American customs. But that little lesson of ojigi, was one of my first in respecting local customs and learning to live like a local.
I've created a list of 5 tips that will help you ease into your new host country.
1. Be open and friendly.
You don't have to walk around with a smile plastered on your face or be overly outgoing, but do take opportunities to step outside your comfort zone. For example, if someone invites you to go listen to music at a local park, take them up on the offer. Even if outdoor music events aren't your thing, getting to see how the locals interact with one another and discovering what's popular in their country as a opposed to wherever you've moved from can be a great lesson. It will help you relate to the people in your community better. Remember, there is a lesson to be learned from every opportunity or experience. All the things you try while getting to know your new home won't be about you. Think of them as mini lessons or lectures. Take notes on how people are dressed, how they greet one another, how they eat, how they interact with those of the opposite sex. This might seem strange, but they will all help you to fit in more smoothly and feel more comfortable when you are placed in a situation that you do enjoy and are hoping to make friends. It would be better for you to learn simple customs before you really need to put them into practice.
2. Find a local blogger before you move.
Finding a local blogger that loves their town and does a great job of sharing that passion with others is a wonderful way to get to know your new home before you arrive. Bloggers are generally a friendly bunch that like meeting new people. If you think about it, that's exactly what all bloggers do. They write about what they're passionate about in hopes that strangers who don't already know about that subject would find it interesting, return to read more, and create a dialogue in the comments. They are great at providing insider tips and advice. Think, the best farmer's markets, optimal places to have a kid's party, or restaurants with English friendly wait staff or meals. Reading a blog is also non-intimidating. You don't really have to worry about making mistakes as far as etiquette or in-person greetings are concerned. You can read the blog in the comfort of your home, review comments left by other readers, and the replies from the blogger. You can learn an enormous amount of information from even the most basic blog. I've actually found this trick to be personally helpful for me when my family and I were planning for our move to Guam. I found this blog of a woman who quit her job and moved here. She shows beautiful photos of the best beaches around Guam, island events, and even tells about Chamorro etiquette for barbecues. After scouring her blog I was so excited to get here and see if all the things she mentioned were true. I imagine that the same is true for others moving to a new city or country. It's nice to know someone who already lives there and loves it! You may even be able to build a friendship from afar and have a friend before you arrive in country.
3. Explore outside the expat community.
The expat community is a great place to turn when you're feeling homesick or want to stay within your comfort zone. But stepping outside your warm native bubble will give you a rich experience that just isn't possible by sticking with people who relate to you. By meeting locals, you will find out what makes your new city great and why others have chosen to live there and stay. You'll learn "insider tips" for getting great local produce, the best restaurants, the best time to travel, areas to avoid, local-only known discounts, and even be introduced to other locals. In my experience, locals love sharing their city with foreigners. They are proud to share what makes their city unique. And no expat can truly give you a taste of a new city like a local can. Locals will take you off the beaten path, invite you into their home, teach you to cook with foods found there in a traditional way, all for free!
4. Invite new or potential friends over for dinner.
Dining together in your home is a great way to knock down barriers. It's hard not to relax over food and a glass of wine. Eating together is also a great way to share about where you're from with locals that may not be familiar with your hometown. Simple things like a traditional American breakfast of french toast, muffins, eggs, bacon, and potatoes o'brien can be recreated in most places around the world. You could also make a spaghetti dish from scratch for your guests. Yes, you may find it difficult to find familiar items in the local supermarket, but it will provide you with an additional opportunity to hang out with your new potential friend. Ask them for some help in navigating your new grocery store. Be sure that when you invite your prospective friends over you clarify that they eat the foods you're planning to prepare. Remember, in some areas of the world specific animals aren't consumed for religious reasons or may not be consumed on certain days of the week or times of the year.
5. Find out where local events are posted.
Whether it's a local newspaper, community Facebook page, or the city's travel magazine, finding where the locals look for things to do is a perfect way to meet others who like to do similar things as you. Once you find where times and locations are posted for concerts, kid play dates, dance classes, local running club meet ups, etc., head out, practice a short introduction of yourself and where you're from and you're bound to make new friends eventually! And you already know that you'll have something in common with those you meet their. Remember, don't place too much pressure on the first meeting. Returning to meet with the group over and over again will show that you genuinely want to make friends and be a part of their community.
Each of these tips are ones I've personally used and have helped me as I transitioned to living abroad. Though I absolutely love travel and meeting new people, there's always a small transition period where I miss the last place I lived and the people there that made me feel comfortable.
Final Piece of Advice
If I could offer a final piece of advice, it would be to not compare your old home with your new one. There will be many differences between the two, that when given the opportunity, will make you a more well-rounded and cultured person. You will most likely learn early on that others do many of the same things you do but with a slight twist. Let go of any feelings of superiority that you may have. You are most likely not in the majority and not in a position to change a whole nation. Fighting to have everyone stand in an orderly line at the motor vehicle office or not speak loudly in the movie theater will just frustrate you and make you seem like an angry foreigner. It's best to learn how to navigate around things that truly irritate you and adjust to things that are simply annoying. After all, you may even learn a better way of doing something.
Don't be afraid to try something you never imagined. If the moms in the new area you live in all meet up to surf and want you to tag along, pull out your most comfortable bathing suit and head out! If you love to eat and there's a local food tour, take it. Even if you're freaked out by the local's love for raw fish or eating with their fingers. No matter what the outcome, you'll have an awesome story to share with friends and family back home.
Where is the first place you ever lived or visited outside your home country? What lessons did you learn? Scroll down and leave a reply. I look forward to hearing from you and always respond to comments.


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We represent architects, engineers, landscape architects, and other design professionals as well as building contractors and owners / developers. Our goal is to provide practical, economical services to the individuals and firms that work in the design and construction industry. We concentrate on preventing legal problems, principally through intelligent contract preparation and subsequent contract administration. Mr. Heuer is an architect and an attorney in both Massachusetts and Virginia and is nationally recognized as an expert on the AIA Documents as well as risk management and professional liability.
The Heuer Law Group was founded by Charles R. Heuer in 1986 to provide legal services to individuals and firms in the building industry. Mr. Heuer perceived that his intimate knowledge of the procedures, relationships and creative processes at work in the building industry (gained in part through many years experience as a registered architect) combined with excellent legal skills, would be stronger than the sum of the parts.
That perception has been a guiding principle of the Heuer Law Group from its beginning. Our practical experience with design practices and construction business operations gives us critical insight and allows us to offer a proactive approach to our clients' legal needs. In that sense we can often function much like in-house counsel. Our understanding of the building industry frequently enables us to foresee legal and practical difficulties that our clients might face in their business. By working with them on a regular basis, we are able in many cases to efficiently and inexpensively prevent or minimize the effects of such circumstances.
The Heuer Law Group has rapidly become a leader in providing original thinking and specialized advice and services to clients who own develop, design and construct improvements to real estate. Our clients appreciate:
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Attention is the ability to choose and concentrate on relevant stimuli. Attention is the cognitive process that makes it possible to position ourselves towards relevant stimuli and consequently respond to it. This cognitive ability is very important and is an essential function in our daily lives. Luckily, attention can be trained and improved with the appropriate cognitive training.
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Attention is a complex process that we use in almost all of our daily activities. Over time, scientists and researchers have found out that attention is not a single process, but rather a group of attention sub-processes. The most accepted model for the attention sub-components is currently the hierarchical model from Sohlberg and Mateer (1987, 1989), which is based on clinical cases of experimental neuropsychology. According to this model, attention can be divided into the following parts:
- Arousal: Refers to our activation level and level of alertness, whether we are tired or energized.
- Focused Attention: Refers to our ability to focus attention on a stimulus.
- Sustained Attention: The ability to attend to a stimulus or activity over a long period of time.
- Selective Attention: The ability to attend to a specific stimulus or activity in the presence of other distracting stimuli.
- Alternating Attention: The ability to change focus attention between two or more stimuli.
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According to the neuroanatomical model from Posner and Petersen (1990), there are three different attentional systems. They are the following:
- Reticular Activating System (RAS) or Alert System: This system is mainly in charge of Arousal and Sustained Attention. It is closely related to the reticular formation and some of its connections, like the frontal areas, limbic systems, the thalamus, and the basal ganglia.
- Posterior Attentional System (PAS) or Orientation System: This system is in charge of Focused Attention and Selective Attention of visual stimuli. The brain areas related to this system are the posterior parietal cortex, the lateral pulvinar nucleus of the thalamus, and the superior colliculus.
- Anterior Attentional System (AAS) or Execution System: This system is in charge of Selective Attention, Sustained Attention, and Divided Attention. It's closely related to the prefrontal dorsolateral cortex, the orbitofrontal cortex, the anterior cingulate cortex, the supplementary motor area, and with the neostriatum (striate nucleus).
Examples of Attention
- When we drive, we are almost constantly using all of our attentional sub-processes. We have to be awake (arousal), we have to be able to focus our attention on the stimuli on the road (focused attention), pay attention for long periods of time (sustained attention), keep ourselves from getting distracted by irrelevant stimuli (selective attention), be able to change focus from one lane to another, to the mirror, and back to your lane (alternating attention), and be able to carry out all of the actions necessary for driving, like using the pedals, turning the wheel, and changing gears (divided attention).
- Attention is one of the first and most important aspects of studying at home or at school. When you study, you need to be awake and attentive to whatever you're reading or hearing. Sustained attention is especially important when you study because reading the same information while you try to learn can become boring and monotonous after a while. Sustained attention helps you stay focused on studying for hours, which helps keep you from losing time and forgetting information that you've read.
- Attention is also essential for any type of work, from office jobs that have a certain amount of reading or writing, to air traffic controllers, athletes, cashiers, drivers, doctors, and CEOs. Every profession requires every kind of attention.
- We use attention in our daily lives in a countless number of tasks. From the time we wake up to when we go to bed, we are constantly using different types of attention. Poor attention may cause you to forget what you're doing and throw the spoon in the trash and put the empty carton in the fridge. Avoiding this, reading, watching a movie, making food, showering, or meeting up with friends all require attention.
ADHD, inattention, and other disorders associated with attentional problems
Attention is necessary for the proper functioning of our other cognitive skills, which is why an alteration in any of the attentional processes may make any daily activity more difficult to complete. However, it's important to remember that it's completely normal for attention levels to vary throughout the day, and having trouble paying attention mid-afternoon does not necessarily mean that there is any presence of an alteration. Some factors that may affect attention levels are tiredness, fatigue, high temperatures, consuming drugs or other substances, as well as a number of others. Excessive attentional states (typical of delirious states) are known as hyperprosexia. The contrary is known as hypoprosexia or inattention.
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are probably the most well-known disorders with a strong component of altered attention. ADHD is characterized by a difficulty controlling and directing attention to a stimulus and controlling behavior in general. The brains of people with ADHD have been shown to have a series of anatomical differences in the nucleus accumbens, the striate nucleus, the putamen, the amygdala, the hippocampus, prefrontal areas, and the thalamus. These neuroanatomical differences and symptoms may be the consequence of late brain maturation.
Aside from ADHD and ADD, there are a number of other disorders that are characterized by an attentional alteration. Altered states of consciousness, like coma (or aprosexia), a vegetative state, and a state of minimal consciousness all have alterations in Arousal or in focused attention and more complex attentional sub-processes. These disorders are caused by brain damage like stroke or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Brain damage may also cause other attentional problems like distractibility or excessive fatigue, or other more specific problems like hemineglect, dementias like Alzheimer's Disease. On the other hand, anxiety disorders or depressive disorders tend to have an increased attentional level, specifically toward negative or anxiety-producing stimuli.
How do you measure and assess attention?
Evaluating attention can be helpful to understand attention in a number of different areas. Academic Areas to know if a student will have trouble studying or if they'll need extra breaks. Clinical or Medical Areas to know if a patient is able to carry out their daily tasks independently and safely. Professional Areas to know if a worker is able to perform well in certain positions, or if they will be able to stay focused and work well throughout their entire shift.
With the help of a complete neuropsychological assessment, it is possible to easily and effectively evaluate a number of different cognitive skills, like focused attention. CogniFit's assessment to evaluate focused attention was inspired by the Continuous Performance Test (CPT), the classic Stroop test, the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA), and the Hooper Visual Organization Task (VOT). This test helps to evaluate other behavioral alterations, response time, visual perception, shifting, inhibition, updating, spatial perception, processing speed, visual scanning, and hand-eye coordination.
- Simultaneity Test DIAT-SHIF: The user has to follow a white ball moving randomly across the screen and pay attention to the words that appear in the middle of the screen. When the word in the middle corresponds to the color that it's written in, the user will have to give a response (paying attention to two stimuli at the same time). In this activity, the user will see changes in strategy, new responses, and will have to use their updating and visual skills at the same time.
- Speed Test REST-HECOOR: A blue square will appear on the screen. The user must click as quickly and as many times as possible in the middle of the square. The more times the user clicks, the higher the score.
- Resolution Test REST-SPER: A number of moving stimuli will appear on the screen. The user has to click on the target stimuli as quickly as possible, without clicking on irrelevant stimuli
- Inattention Test FOCU-SHIF: A light will appear in each corner on the screen. The user will have to click on the yellow lights as quickly as possible and avoid clicking on red lights.
How can you rehabilitate or improve attention?
Every cognitive skill, including attention, can be trained and improved. CogniFit may help you with its training programs.
Brain plasticity is the basis of attention rehabilitation and other cognitive skills. The brain and its neural connections can be strengthened by challenging and working them, so by frequently training these skills, the brain structures related to attention become stronger.
CogniFit was created by a team of professionals specialized in the area of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity, which is how we were able to create a personalized cognitive stimulation program that would be tailored to the needs of each user. This program starts with an evaluation to assess focused attention and a number of other fundamental cognitive domains, and based on the results, creates a personalized brain training program for each user. The program automatically collects the data from this initial cognitive assessment, and, with the use of sophisticated algorithms, creates a program that works on improving the user's cognitive weaknesses and training their cognitive strengths.
The key to improving sustained attention is adequate and consistent training. CogniFit has professional assessment and training tools to help both individuals and professionals optimize this function. It only takes 15 minutes a day, two to three times a week.
CogniFit's assessments and stimulation programs are available online and can be practiced on most computers and mobile devices. The program is made up of fun, interactive brain games, and at the end of each training session, the user automatically receives a detailed graph highlighting the user's cognitive progress.
In Conclusion
- Attention is a cognitive process that allows us to choose and concentrate on relevant stimuli.
- According to Sohlberg and Mateer model (1987, 1989) there are several types: arousal, focused, sustained, selective, alternating and divided.
- Attention can be altered by some disorder or condition such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or without hyperactivity (ADD), stroke, dyslexia, anxiety, etc.
- It is evaluated with neuropsychological tests and can be measured in different areas of life (academic, clinical, professional, etc.).
- Attention can be improved or rehabilitated by training with CogniFit and thus increasing brain plasticity.
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Somehow, we missed the apparent final resolution of the infamous Mandeville Canyon brake check case.
Ohio Bike Lawyer Steve Magos forwards word that the state Supreme Court refused to hear Dr. Christopher Thompson's appeal of his conviction.
The appeal was denied November 2nd, which means the case is finally, completely and hopefully, irrevocably over, and his conviction stands.
Unless he appeals in Federal Court.
Of course, he's already served over two-and-a-half years of his five-year sentence. Which means he could be back on the streets soon.
Palos Verdes Estates will hold a meeting to review the speed cushions on Via del Monte that nearly killed cyclist Richard Schlickman.
Shouldn't that be all the discussion they need?
Or are they trying to take out a few more of us while they're at it?
As if road raging drivers weren't bad enough, now we have to worry about armed bike riders.
An Oceanside bike rage incident leads to a standoff with police after a cyclist fires a rifle round into the ground during an argument with another rider. Meanwhile, a Michigan bike rider — who, at 69, should have known better — pulls a knife in a dispute with another much younger cyclist.
In a more traditional approach to roadway violence, a bike raging Brit cyclist punches a BMW driver; not that I haven't wanted to on occasion, but please.
Maybe it's something in the air.
And the Kiwi mountain biker who was caught on video assaulting another rider gets a whopping $750 fine.
Bicycle Fixation offers a Flickr set of bicycling photos. LADOT takes credit for installing over 4,600 bike racks throughout the city, and offers an update on the BPIT meeting held earlier this month. Santa Monica plans to sign a contract with L.A. cycling's favorite planning firm to make Safe Routes to Schools improvements around SaMo High. A memorial ride was held Monday for Erin Galligan, the Venice waitress killed in a still unsolved Santa Monica hit and run earlier this month. Culver City gets its first bike corral in front of my favorite coffee shop. The new bicycling postage stamps are available now. Now that's a bike. Pasadena cyclists enjoy the city's first Gran Fondo. New buffered bike lanes in Old Town San Diego. Cycling Unbound says once we reduce roadway deaths down to a dozen or so, then we can focus on those evil scofflaw cyclists. A Santa Rosa cyclist is injured trying to avoid an apparent dooring; a perfect example of why drivers should always give cyclists at least three feet passing distance. Sometimes it seems like cyclists get blamed for everything; now a driver claims one of us was the reason he drove his SUV into a Watsonville home. Seriously, if you're too drunk to stay on your bike, don't ride it.
If you think bike helmets look bad, take a look at how they looked in 1948. In celebrity bike news, Jessica Alba is helping to raise a new generation of cyclists, while Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell performs an emergency seat adjustment for biking girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood. Just two days after the Batman massacre, a Denver cyclist is killed in a more traditional crime. Even the ski resort town of Aspen CO may get bike lanes. In a truly bizarre letter, an Aspen writer says that, despite claiming to have founded the Red Zinger Bicycle Classic — no doubt to the surprise of those who usually get credit for it — he is now the sworn nemesis of reckless riders. Mountain bikers could get more access to national parks. RAGBRI riders suffer from extreme heat. An elite Massachusetts cyclist is seriously injured after colliding with a truck during a Maine time trial. New York cyclists can now attend bike classes in lieu of traffic fines; maybe some day we'll have something like this here. Bike share will come to Forth Worth by next spring. Texas-based Witch on a Bicycle offers some intriguing ideas on how to reform drivers license laws. The family of a missing Louisiana cyclist hope she's still alive, even though a convicted sex offender has been indicted for her death and that of another woman. A Florida cyclist is singled out for wearing purple, and ticketed for — legally — leaving a bike lane; apparently, Barney Fife is alive and well and working in Florida.
A Montreal cyclist is killed in a right hook when the bike path he was on crossed a roadway; police note he had the right-of-way. CLR Effect recaps the just completed le Tour. Bradley Wiggins, Tour de France champ and fashion icon — or should we say Sir Bradley? — is the abandoned son of a drunken former pro rider. Looks like Wiggins won more than just a trophy Sunday, but will his victory lead to safer streets for UK cyclists? Seventeen-year pro George Hincapie rides his last tour. How Brit cyclists conquered the world; thanks to George Wolfberg for the heads-up. The rich get richer as Denmark cyclists get a bicycle superhighway.
Finally, looks like I got mine just in time as bike cams hit the big time, with the New York Times suggesting they're the new black boxes for cyclists, and a new rearview cam saves the last five minutes of video in case you get hit; thanks again to George Wolfberg for the black box link, who notes that such devices can cut both ways.
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WASHINGTON -- Two NASA spacecraft now have new assignments after successfully completing their missions. The duo will make new observations of comets and characterize extrasolar planets. Stardust and Deep Impact will use their flight-proven hardware to perform new, previously unplanned, investigations.
"These mission extensions are as exciting as it gets. They will allow us to revisit a comet for the first time, add another to the list of comets explored and make a search for small planets around stars with known large planets. And by using existing spacecraft in flight, we can accomplish all of this for only about 15 percent of the cost of starting a new mission from scratch," said Alan Stern, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Headquarters, Washington. "These new mission assignments for veteran spacecraft represent not only creative thinking and planning, but are also a prime example of getting more from the budget we have."
The EPOXI mission melds two compelling science investigations -- the Deep Impact Extended Investigation (DIXI) and the Extrasolar Planet Observation and Characterization (EPOCh). Both investigations will be performed using the Deep Impact spacecraft, which finished its prime mission in 2005.
DIXI will involve a flyby of comet Boethin, which has never been explored. Boethin is a small, short period comet, or one that returns frequently to the inner solar system, from beyond Jupiter's orbit. This investigation will allow the recovery of some of the science lost with the 2002 failure of the COmet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) mission that was designed to make comparative studies of multiple comets. DIXI will be targeted to fly by comet Boethin December 5, 2008.
The EPOCh investigation also will use the Deep Impact spacecraft to observe several nearby bright stars, watching as the giant planets already known to be orbiting the stars pass in front of and then behind them. The collected data will be used to characterize the giant planets and to determine whether they possess rings, moons, or Earth-sized planetary companions. EPOCh's sensitivity will exceed both current ground and space-based observatory capabilities. EPOCh also will measure the mid-infrared spectrum of the Earth, providing comparative data for future efforts to study the atmospheres of extrasolar planets. This search for extrasolar planets will be made this year, en route to comet Boethin.
Michael A'Hearn of the University of Maryland, College Park, is EPOXI's principal investigator and the leader of the DIXI science team. L. Drake Deming of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, in Greenbelt, Md., is EPOXI's deputy principal investigator and leads the EPOCh investigation.
John Mather, Chief Scientist for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, said, "EPOXI is a wonderful opportunity to add to our growing body of knowledge of exoplanets. Watching planets go behind or in front of their parent stars can tell us about their atmospheric chemistry."
The other newly selected Discovery mission of opportunity is called New Exploration of Tempel 1 (NExT). The mission will reuse NASA's Stardust spacecraft to revisit comet Tempel 1. This investigation will provide the first look at the changes to a comet nucleus produced after its close approach to the sun. It will mark the first time a comet has ever been revisited. NExT also will extend the mapping of Tempel 1, making it the most mapped comet nucleus to date. This mapping will help address the major questions of comet nucleus "geology" raised by images of areas where it appears material might have flowed like a liquid or powder. The images were returned by Deep Impact from its encounter with the comet on July 4, 2005. NExt is scheduled to fly by Tempel 1 on Feb. 14, 2011.
Joseph Veverka of Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, is NExT's principal investigator.
Stardust launched in Feb. 7, 1999. It traveled over 2 billion miles to fly within 150 miles of the comet Wild 2 in January 2004 to bring back samples that may provide new insights into the composition of comets and how they vary from one another. The container with the comet samples returned to Earth in January 2006 while the rest of the spacecraft remained in space.
Created in 1992, NASA's Discovery Program sponsors frequent, cost-capped solar system exploration missions with highly focused scientific goals. In 2006, NASA received approximately two dozen proposals in response to an Announcement of Opportunity for Discovery missions and Missions of Opportunity. Proposals were evaluated for scientific merit, technical, management and cost feasibility.
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Part-worked capital from the Prokonnesian quarries.
These roughed-out elements, mainly capitals, were recovered from the quarries on Prokonnesos and are now on display in an open-air museum in Saraylar, the small harbour on the north side of the island. Most of these elements were probably abandoned because of faults in the stone or because they were surplus to requirements. Sometimes, however, faults have developed in the stone since antiquity, so that identifying exactly why these objects were never used is difficult. Whether these objects were produced in large quantities for stockpiling at the quarries or were produced to order remains debated but it is clear that the quarries contained skilled craftsmen, based there permanently or passing through, capable of preparing a range of forms for export.


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Indie Music Filter: Best Of August 2015 (PLAYLISTS)
It was a bit of a slower month for new music, but these "best of August" playlists came together quite nicely. Whether you prefer to listen via Soundcloud, Rdio or Spotify, I've got some brand new tunes featuring the return of Half Moon Run, GEMS and Saintseneca, new tunes from CHVRCHES and Foals plus a couple surprises in Good Field, Steven A. Clark and Zibra.
Best of August 2015: Playlist (Rdio) / Best of August 2015: Playlist (Soundcloud) / Best of August 2015: Playlist (Spotify)