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Top 10 Best Pixar Movies that Came Out Before 2017Coco comes out in about a month. Considering how much lack of advertisement it's been getting, I'm kind of worried by how well it will do. But anyway, let's discuss the best Pixar films that came out before 2017.
The Top Ten Best Pixar Movies that Came Out Before 2017
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You know who I want to see get eaten by a whale? Ariel! If the Little Mermaid ended like that, I'd be so happy! Finding Nemo is known to be one of Pixar's best films and I totally agree! Up until, well, Up came out, this was the most emotional Pixar film. Nemo gets stolen and Marlin, along with Dory, travels across the ocean to try to find him. That shows how much he cares about his son. Marlin is overprotective of Nemo, but that's because he lost his wife. So it makes sense. But I find the message to be kind of confusing. It's that Marlin shouldn't be overprotective even though Nemo got taken away due to disobeying him. And that's another thing I want to bring up. Nemo is Ariel done right! He disobeys his father, gets punished for it, and he actually learns his lesson in the end! There are some inaccuracies relating to ocean life in the movie. But since it's an animated film for kids, changes are necessary. If it was gonna be 100% accurate, Marlin would be a female ...more - MegaSoulhero
@comments about shoving it up our throats, I'm guilty of doing that too, and still am. But I'm trying to get better. But I feel like EVERYONE here does it because even after all this time, I STILL haven't found anyone who DOES like Liv and Maddie OR Teletubbies! And they're STILL saying they shouldn't be on the lists I made even though I WANTED them too. Also, I added ALL the remaining movies that weren't already here before I came (I didn't have to add Monsters University and A Bug's Life), but I accidentally added Cars 2 BEFORE Cars 1 by mistake. I don't actually like the sequel (though I've heard the third is much better and am planning to watch it), but I wanted it on the list just to complete it. But it was still supposed to be last because it's still the worst movie out of the ones on this list AND my least favorite. So vote for the first one to get it higher. - Disney1994
Still so overrated? It's been 13 years since it was released, and I getting the feel that this is the most overrated Pixar thing on TheTopTens, I'm seriously NOT looking forward to the sequel next year, I would rather want Toy Story 4. - darthvadern
For the person that said stop shoving it down our throats, he can do anything he wants, so stop
Stop shoving this one up throats!
Inside Out is a movie about people who turn themselves inside out. I'm just kidding. It's about the emotions inside a little girl's head that help her get through life. I didn't think this movie was gonna be as good as it was! Before this movie, that last Pixar film that I thought was great was Toy Story 3. Inside Out genuinely felt like it belongs in Pixar! It is such an emotional and relatable film! It shows you the struggles of growing up! Kind of like... you know what, forget what I was about to say. People will disagree with me anyways. Also, Inside Out actually makes us care for Riley and we want her to get through life in a great way! The message of the film is that everyone needs sadness. And I think that's a really great message because it's true. We can't be happy all the time. This is definitely one of Pixar's best! But it is definitely NOT the best movie ever! You're probably wondering why I decided to point that out. Well, I'm not telling you. Let's ...more - MegaSoulhero
Up is an emotional masterpiece! This is the most emotional Pixar film to this day! There are quite a few moments in when I felt a tear sliding down my face. Just the first 10 minutes alone is enough to make someone cry! That's the scene that everyone talks about the most. It shows us Carl and Ellie spending their lives together and then eventually, Ellie passes away. Pixar actually managed to make us care for two characters in only 10 minutes! How is that even possible? There's also the scene where Carl is sitting in his chair and looking through his scrapbook. In my opinion, that's the saddest scene in the movie. There are also moments of peril where you start to feel worried for the characters because they're lives are at risk. Charles Muntz actually tried to harm a kid! Speaking of Charles Muntz, how was he still alive when he met Carl? Muntz was an adult when Carl was a kid. Regardless of that, there's really no reason to hate Up. And surprisingly, there actually people ...more - MegaSoulhero
After reading through comments and watching videos, it seems as though people really hate this movie. I personally don't see why. Toy Story 3 is another great sequel! Which was followed by an absolutely terrible sequel a year later. Just like the second movie, this one introduces us to new characters. And once again, they're all great! Never in my life did I think Batman would be a doll! Lotso-O is a surprisingly great villain! He actually kind of has an understandable motivation. Toy Story 3 also manages to be the most emotional of the franchise! That incinerator scene was extremely dark! These characters that we cared about for years were about to be destroyed! And the ending is also very emotional! Andy gives away his toys as a way to show that he's grown up. Even my dad cried at that part! And he never cries! Toy Story has a great run. It's great to know that it ended very strong. These characters have been a huge part of our childhoods. So it's sad to say goodbye to... ...more - MegaSoulhero
Is this movie hated, from what I've seen it's praised by both critics and Pixar fans, I thought I was the only true Pixar fan to dislike Toy Story 3. - darthvadern
Overrated, by the way, when you talked about Lotso's motivations, I disagree with you, I think he has some stupid motivations, yes, he has a sad backstory, but his backstory dosen't have to do with any of his motivations, he just is a dicator of Sunnyside beaucse, I don't know, just beaucse he believes he got replaced it's a stupid reason to beacome a dictator on something that dosen't have to do anything with his owner. Now, I don't remember everything from Toy Story 3, considering it's my least favorite in the trilogy, and my least favorite Pixar movie, but I think Lotso's motivations are dumb and stupid. - darthvadern
The best Toy Story movie, and the second best Pixar movie overall! - darthvadern
Toy Story 2 is Pixar's first sequel and third movie overall! As we all know, it's hard to make a sequel that's better than the original. So how do you top an already great film? By giving us a much bigger and more heartfelt story and by introducing us to new characters! In this movie, we are introduced to Jessie the cowgirl, Bullseye the horse, and Pete the prospector, who becomes the villain of the film. And they are all great characters! We are also introduced to Barbie. An actual likeable Jodi Benson character! Ariel sucks! In this sequel, the stakes are much higher! There's a lot of intense moments. Like the airport scene. There's also an emotional song that Jessie sings about her original owner who got rid of her. It was the first legitimately sad moment in a Pixar film. And I gotta give them credit for that. This was a surprisingly great sequel. I love it! - MegaSoulhero
Toy Story isn't just the first Pixar film, it's the very first fully CGI animated film! Looking back at it, the animation looks pretty cheap compared to the animation of recent films, but again, it was the first CGI film ever made. It pretty much answers the question of "What if toys had feelings? " It shows us what toys do when there are no kids around. They enjoy being played with because it makes the kids happy. I really enjoy the characters! Every single one of them! Especially Woody and Buzz! By the way, WHY DOES BUZZ FREEZE IN FRONT OF HUMANS!? That's a question I've been asking for years! A major plot point is that Buzz doesn't know he's a toy and thinks he's a real space ranger! If he doesn't know he's a toy, he shouldn't know that he has to freeze in front of humans! But of course, Toy Story is an excellent film. One of the best. - MegaSoulhero
I've done a lot of terrible things on this site. I'm even thinking about making a top 10 list about them. But I cannot believe that I ever thought this movie was gonna be bad! Unfortunately though, a lot of people hate this movie. Pretty much for the same reason why people hate The Force Awakens. But just like with the Force Awakens, I'm not bothered by it as much as everyone else is. I think Dory is a pretty great character and they did a great job with creating a story that would have us feeling bad for her. It's not like Cars 2 in which they decided to use the comic relief character and just have the character do stupid stuff. This one uses the comic relief character and actually gives her more of a personality. We felt said knowing she lost her parents and we were happy when she found them. This is a truly great movie. - MegaSoulhero
One of the most latest Pixar movies that 've seen, I saw it 15th October 2017, and I just loved it, fifth best Pixar movie! - darthvadern
I have a very strong hatred for rats, but this movie was pretty good. Who knew that a rat could be so good at cooking? I wish I had a rat that could cook! The rats that I had as pets were terrible cooks and one of them tried to bite my finger! But anyway, the movie has a pretty great message. It's to never give up on your dreams. Remy has a dream of being a chef and he doesn't give up and he eventually achieves his goal. And he does so by helping out a human chef who sucks at cooking. A lot of people hate finding rodents in the kitchen. So I really love the irony here. And the movie definitely made me hungry! I can't wait for the sequel in which all the rats control the humans by pulling on their hair so they can take over the world! - MegaSoulhero
I love Monsters Inc. A very imaginative and interesting movie, and one of my favorites by Pixar. I actually liked the prequel too, but it's nowhere near as good as this, but the prequel still had interesting character designs and some funny jokes, which I didn't think were that bad at all! - Phillip873
Monsters University sucks! Why hasn't Monsters Inc. gotten an actual sequel yet? That ending got me begging for one! It is such a heartfelt and hilarious movie! Monsters scare kids and collect their screams so they can have power. Wait. Why can't they use their own screams? Anyway, they find a human girl named Boo, which leads to a very touching relationship between Sully and Boo. Despite being a monster and her being human, Sully really cares about her. It's a far better love story than Twilight and Fifty Shades! By the way, the voice actress for Boo is hot now! Like really hot! Not only is the movie touching, this is one of the funniest Pixar movies ever! There are tons of memorable jokes that get me to laugh every time! This movie really needs a sequel! Not a terrible prequel! - MegaSoulhero
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How could someome forget to have this movie in the top ten!?!? - darthvadern
YEAH, THIS IS A MASTERPIECE THAT SHOULD BE PRESERVED FOR WHEN THAT FUTURE ACTUALLY COMES - Maddox121
It's good, but overrated
Third best Pixar movie in my opinion. - darthvadern


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Last week, I watched a documentary about loneliness. In producing the documentary they interviewed numerous people of all ages and from all walks of life.
I was struck by the number of those in employment or working for themselves who said they were lonely. How can you spend all day busy and in many cases, surrounded by people, yet consider yourself lonely? But clearly they were.
Is four hours in the evening on your own enough to make you feel lonely? Is one weekend on their own too much for some? For some it appeared they were unable to ever feel contented if their down time, their quiet time, had no one else in it.
I actually love and cherish time on my own. I never feel I get enough of it. I'm old enough though to acknowledge that that may not always be the case. But perhaps some people need to learn to enjoy and be content in their own company.
I'm actually wondering if there something in the air, as two weeks ago I wrote about the negative impact homeworking has on so many and this week I'm writing about loneliness at work. 2016 for many does seem to be a year that is going to be about reflection, change and re-connection.
I see loneliness all the time. Both in and outside of work. I think there's an epidemic of it. Partly prompted of course by the 'utopia' of work/life balance achieved through home working that so many demanded of their employers, but who now find is little more than an isolating prison.
But returning to loneliness at work. What does it look like? What does it feel like? Well it's often about the absence of connection, not feeling you are in the right job, not feeling comfortable or fulfilled with your day to day work, a sense that something is missing or not quite right, and not feeling able to, or wanting to, value those you work with. It's about not being in a place that gives you good energy, good vibes and a delight in being alive.
So if this is the case, let's take a moment to think about your workplace. What does it feel like? What is in the 'air'? Is it energised, in balance, positive and inclusive? Or does it feel dry, empty, disconnected and unapproachable?
How can we work with people 7+ hours a day but not know them, not socialise with them, not be able to turn to them when we're feeling down? How shallow are the relationships we form?
Perhaps it's partly due to the judgmental world we live in, we're so busy covering our backs that we have no time left to develop relationships and seek meaning in our work. Or perhaps we are so busy trying to achieve so much that what we achieve is only ever surface level stuff. Nothing sustainable or with depth. Or perhaps there has been so much focus on 'what's in it for me' and 'what are my rights' that along the way we stopped caring about others and in turn they stopped caring about us.
But perhaps if we focussed on meaning at work, could that be one of the keys to unlocking togetherness and banishing work place loneliness? If engagement initiatives started at the top and unashamedly focussed on the vision and purpose of both individuals and the organisation, might that help banish this epidemic of loneliness?
I find it fascinating that those who terrorise the world often give up comfortable lives in pursuit of togetherness, meaning and purpose. We might not like what they do, but I think we ought to really question why they are so driven to seek meaning and purpose in their lives and why they, without a second glance, often give up so much to do just that.
So might a return to the patriarchal work environment create the bonds and structure we seek? Probably not. I think we've moved on from that with its single minded focus on top down purpose. But I do think that focussing away from targets, goals and deliverables and instead onto organisational and individual meaning and purpose in life, we might go a long way to regain a sense of fulfilment, satisfaction and happiness, with workplace loneliness a thing of the past.
Your thoughts, ideas and opinions? All welcomed of course…
And in pursuit of meaning and purpose in life, Jaluch is delighted to be working in 2016 with Dr Kim Jobst of 'Meanings Matter' to bring exploratory and development programmes to both individuals (open courses) and organisations (closed courses) . Why not contact me to explore what there might be in this for you or your organisation.


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California Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template – PDF – Word
The California standard residential lease agreement is a contract made between a landlord and a tenant pertaining to the renting of real property. This agreement includes terms and conditions that outline the responsibilities of both parties as well as rental period, rent amount, etc. A landlord will usually take the potential tenant's information to provide a background and credit check through an application form and, if they are approved, a lease agreement will be signed by both parties.
For more information about the residential rental laws in California refer to the Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities (Spanish Version).
- California Apartment Owners Association of California Lease Agreement – Adobe PDF
- California Standard Residential Lease Agreement – Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx)
Security Deposit Laws
Maximum Amount ($) – Equal to two (2) months' rent (unfurnished dwelling), three (3) months' rent (furnished dwelling) (CIV 1950.5(c)).
Returning – Landlord must return the tenant's security deposit (minus any deductions for damages, etc.) no later than twenty-one (21) days after the tenant has vacated the dwelling (CIV 1950.5(g)(1)).
Required Disclosures
Lead-Based Paint – Landlords renting property built before January 1, 1978, must attach this federally-mandated disclosure form.
Megan's Law – A registered sex offender disclosure form that must be attached to every residential lease agreement (CIV 2079.10a(3)).
Bed Bugs – Landlord is required to provide a written notice to any prospective tenant that will help inform them about bed bugs in general as well as provide prevention and treatment information (CIV 1954.603).
Demolition – Landlord must provide written notice to any prospective tenant before signing an agreement if the landlord has applied for a permit to demolish the residential dwelling (CIV 1940.6).
Flooding – Landlord is required to notify tenant if the rental property is in a potential flood zone (CIV 8589.45).
Mold – Written disclosure regarding mold in certain units must be provided by a landlord to any prospective tenant (HSC 26147).
Ordinance Locations – Prospective tenants must be notified if a residential dwelling for which they are applying was formerly a federal or state ordinance location (CIV 1940.7(b)).
Shared Utilities – If gas and electric meters for a particular dwelling are not separate (i.e., the meter does measure solely that particular unit's services), the landlord must notify the tenant before the tenancy begins (CIV 1940.9).
Smoking – If the landlord has prohibited smoking in a residential dwelling, the tenant must be made aware either by including a provision in the lease agreement or disclosing in writing in a separate document (CIV 1947.5).
Rent Grace Period
No grace period required in California. Landlords may serve a tenant who has defaulted in the payment of rent a three (3) day notice to pay the day after rent is due (§ CCP 1161(2)).


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Location of Study: Japan
Application Deadline : January 31
About the Scholarship :
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies (JISP) is a two year program intended to help Japanese nationals get a Ph.D degree in macroeconomics and preparing them to work as an economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The scholarship is funded by the Japanese government and administered by the IMF's Development Capabilities (ICD) with assistance from the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Up to seven scholarships are awarded annually on a competitive basis to students by the record of high academic achievement. All scholars are required JISP applied to the economist of the IMF's (EP) on completion of their doctoral studies and received a position if offered . Scholars who do not comply with this state will be asked to repay the cost of the scholarship.
Please note that the Fund will not be able to accommodate all Jisp scholars who apply for work in the Fund since there are so many applicants for each position available and the selection process is very competitive.
Eligibility :
Be eligible, an applicant must be:
- A Japanese citizen.
- Can ask Ph.D.by age 34.
- Lectures in, or applying to, a Ph.D program in macroeconomics at a university outside Japan. Only by university doctoral program in strong macroeconomics is feasible.
- Entering the 1st, 2nd or 3rd year of the PhD program.
Applications Requirement:
This must be completed in English and include the following:
- A personal statement focused on the applicant's background, career goals, and interests can be used as an economist of the IMF;
- A complete transcript of the university to study prior to the applicant's and, if you have a graduate student, now a university transcript;
- GRE and TOEFL or IELTS scores;
- A copy of the application to a PhD program; and
- Two letters of reference.
Scholarships are awarded in the spring, when the study began in the fall of the same year. Candidates should apply directly to the university for admission.
Please note that no exception could be made about the national graduate we, the location of the university, or the field of study.
Advantage Of The Scholarship :
The JISP covers all expenses common to two years of graduate study, including:
- Full university tuition and fees;
- Medical insurance;
- The annual book allowance and a monthly living allowance;
- Travel expenses selected; and
- Paid summer internships.
To cover the remainder of the study, scholars Jisp expected to secure other sources of funding, usually through Research or Teaching Assistant at the university of their ship.


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Trump Tweets: 'Intel Committee Should Look Into Clinton Sale of Uranium to Russia'
President Donald Trump has absolutely had it with the Democrats and the fake news media accusing him of working with the Russians.
Trump sent out a series of tweets suggesting that the Intel Committee should look into the Clinton's and their Uranium deal with Russia. I love this man!
I can't believe that there is no investigation into the Clinton's for this Uranium deal to Russia. Hillary Clinton literally sold out our country to foreign governments while she was Secretary of State. Thank God she lost the election otherwise she would have sold whatever was left.
Why isn't the House Intelligence Committee looking into the Bill & Hillary deal that allowed big Uranium to go to Russia, Russian speech….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017
…money to Bill, the Hillary Russian "reset," praise of Russia by Hillary, or Podesta Russian Company. Trump Russia story is a hoax. #MAGA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2017


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Waste & Pollution
Our region has a history of toxic and hazardous waste sites which have had tragic impacts on community members and Western New York families. Love Canal is one of those sites, and is seen by many as one of the most tragic environmental catastrophes in American History. Love Canal was responsible for sparking a revolution in local citizen activism leading to the development of Superfund legislation and forever changing public perception about the serious threat that hazardous chemicals pose to human health, safety, and welfare. Over three decades have passed since the Love Canal events took place, but unfortunately, we are still plagued by hazardous waste. To really address hazardous waste and pollution, we need to cleanup current waste sites, keep the production of hazardous waste out of our region, and reduce the amount of waste that we as community members produce. These are the driving causes of the Waste & Pollution Working Group. Are you curious on how to clean up WNY? Get involved!
- Come to an upcoming meeting to discuss this group's role in the WNYEA Action Agenda
- Read the previous meeting recaps and meeting minutes
- Sign up for the listserv to join in the discussion and get meeting reminders and alerts
Mapping Waste Media Coverage
- Beyond Waste: A Sustainable Material Management Strategy – NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Buffalo ReUse, Inc.
- Composting – Cornell Waste Management Institute
- Comprehensive Revisions and Enhancements to Title 6 NYCRR Part 360 Regulations – NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- C W M Chemical Services, LLC – US Environmental Protection Agency
- FMC Middleport Facility – NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Former Bethlehem Steel Site – NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Pay As You Throw: Conservation Tool – US Environmental Protection Agency
- Recycling Places in Buffalo – Catholic Care for Creation Committee of Buffalo
- Recycling Saves Money! – Value Stock Guide
- Saving Money & the Environment: A Kid's Guide to Recycling
- Thirty Years from Love Canal: August 2008 – UB Regional Institute
- West Valley Demonstration Project – US Department of Energy
- Local NYSDEC-permitted Household Hazard Waste Site – Hazman
- Mapping Waste Report
Related Events
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Related Blog Posts
- Green Infrastructure in the City of Buffalo
Written by the Buffalo Sewer Authority
The Buffalo Sewer Authority and City of Buffalo are looking for your help in identifying opportunities for green infrastructure. Green Infrastructure refers to utilizing natural systems and materials such as plants, trees and soils to improve water quality and filter pollutants. Green Infrastructure can manage stormwater by allowing rainfall … Read more…
- Composting
By GardenLifePro
Composting may be the single greatest contribution anyone can make to a garden. Compost rejuvenates garden soil, enriching it with essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.
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Creating compost can also cut down on kitchen waste and is a productive way to recycle not just … Read more…
- They Are Demanding Less Waste
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ADAM – The data processing platform
Following on from the successful launch of ADAM in 2013 Amesbury based database marketing specialist CCR Data has released an easy to use online data submission engine.
Since the early 1990's CCR has made a name for itself as one of the most advanced data cleansing and data enrichment companies in the UK, working with leading brands and not-for-profits organisations. Following the launch on October 1st 2013 ADAM has now processed over 40,000,000 records, thats a staggering 300,000 records processed everyday.
Access ADAM online at https://adam.ccr.co.uk
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3. Upload your data and sit back while we process your audit
ADAM gives customers the ability to quickly and effectively understand their core data issues and opportunities prior to undergoing any paid work.
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We understand that people with cancer are worried about coronavirus.
Here is the
latest guidance.
We will update it regularly.
My Macmillan
So my mom is now end of life although she doesn't know. Not sure if it's weeks or maybe a few months. Doc came in today to talk about DNAR which hospice have previously tried to talk to her about but she keeps putting off. After her last stay in hospice for symptom control they sent her home with a DNAR but she doesn't know about it. It's in the drawer should it be needed. Hospice wrote it after a roundabout discussion with mom where she said docs should do what they think is best. GP at visit today said she can't put the decision off and they need to know tomorrow what her wishes are. GP wasn't aaware of the DNAR in the drawer and when I told her about it she said to still talk to mom. Mom hasn't talked about it since doc left and I'm scared to broach subject in case I upset her. So my dilemma is - should I speak to her or just accept that there's a DNAR already? Also should I tell her there's a DNAR already?
She is terrified of dying and is not yet "ready" in her mindset. I never thought I would have to be decisionmaker for this kind of thing
I have had to agree to this on behalf of my mum , and found it the hardest thing to do . She has Alzheimer and doesn't really have full INSIGHT into her illness or that it is now end of life time. Sometimes though I get the impression she does no but doesn't wish to openly discuss or admit it.
Many years ago when I was a nurse , I knew patients that knew they were dying but would not discuss and prefer family/ Drs to take care of everything
There arec no easy answers to offer , we just feel are way and act in love .
Thank you. That is so spot on. I had a chat with my daughter yesterday evening too who has a degree in psychology so I like to think she knows what might be going on. She said she's sure mom knows she is near end of life by the things she is saying eg she said to my daughter that she hopes she achieves everything she wants in life and is happy. She keeps telling me she loves me and holding my hand and how much she appreciates my help (not something she has been doing before, I'm fact the exact opposite!). My daughter also said I should speak to my mom and when I said it would be upsetting she said - yes it will be but that sometimes things are upsetting but that doesn't mean we should shy away from it. I've spoken to my mom this morning and it wasn't that upsetting and she just said yes she agrees with a DNAR. Easy! Well still upsetting to have to talk about but I'm glad I did. I'm not trying to pass the shoulder of burden but to ensure that mom is treated as she wishes to be. I hope this helps anyone who may have to face this
Well done for discussing with your mum , never easy conversations. You are a loving daughter and right in wanting to ensure her wishes are heard and respected . My mum has been the same in saying things that indicate she knows , like she loves me and appreciates all I do, which is not her way at all .
None of this is easy and so upsetting, but we can only act with a loving heart and do what we are able to . I am so glad you managed to talk and feel some comfort. Your daughter is spot on , glad you hsvec her support .
I'm sure your experience will help others facing this situation . Take care x
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The interviewee has requested anonymity. They will be referred to under the pseudonym Asahd in this article.
Finding out that your brother has been detained by the authorities in an act of sinicization is not easy. In late March of this year, Asahd, who lives abroad, received a cryptic call from an employee of his in Xinjiang, a Muslim-majority province northwest of China, with minimal information on the whereabouts of his brother. In fear of the state's heavy monitoring, with further discretion it was confirmed that his brother's disappearance was not random. His brother, who is of Uighur ethnicity, is one of many from the Muslim-Chinese community who have been forcefully taken from their homes and placed into what is believed to be internment camps shrouded in secrecy in the Xinjiang region for "re-education" purposes.
These internment camps are a result of China's ethnic cleansing of the Uighurs. To date, one million Uighurs are detained with no contact with the outside world. The reason behind all of this? China's goal for their political indoctrination is to maintain a homogenous nation where all beliefs, values, and practices are aligned with the communist country's agenda.
China's history with the Uighurs dates back to the 18th century when Xinjiang, officially referred to as Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, came under Chinese control in 1949. Xinjiang hosts about ten million Uighurs and a few other Muslim minorities. Uighurs, unlike the Han Chinese majority ethnic group, share similarities with the Turkish, Kazakhs, and Uzbeks when it comes to language, culture, and religion.
Rising tensions between the Han and the Uighurs have led to the assimilation of the latter. In the crackdown, the Chinese government has prohibited the use of the Uighur language and has banned all educational institutions from teaching it since 2017. Under the guise of eliminating religious extremism, in their new legislation, religious practices such as praying and observing fast in the Islamic month of Ramadan are forbidden, as well as wearing full-face coverings and growing beards. Hua Chunying, the Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman said that "China is committed to ensuring the religious freedom of the Chinese citizens," yet reportedly, those detained in the internment camps are forced to renounce their religion. Several accounts say that detainees were forced to eat pork and drink alcohol (both prohibited in Islam), recite the Communist Party's propaganda songs, and undergo physical and psychological torture.
Furthermore, China has increased censorship and surveillance with Xinjiang being its guinea pig. When asked about the current situation, Asahd replied that the state has been applying the latest high-tech instruments for controlling the population such as by mandating surveillance trackers in cars and ordering the surrender of passports.
Xinjiang is also the centerpiece in China's ambitious "Belt and Road" initiative. For China to start their campaign for global dominance and investment into the Occident, control of Xinjiang is necessary. The province, which once used to be the heart of the Silk Road, borders seven countries and is a crucial gateway for imports and exports in and out of Central Asia. Xinjiang is a transportation, commercial, and logistics hub and is the best place for China to expand their connections not only with neighbouring countries but as well as with the west.
China has received international backlash, but little to no action is currently being taken. The UN Committee called for an immediate end of the internment camps and for China to release wrongly accused individuals with no misdemeanour to their names. The US State Department and the Trump Administration are reportedly considering sanctions against companies linked to the Xinjiang crackdown, as well as those involved in the development of the internment camps and surveillance systems.
China's response? Cui Tiankai, China's ambassador to the US, said that if any sanctions were to be imposed, the Chinese government would have no choice but to respond in a proportionate manner.
"If such actions are taken," Cui reportedly stated, "we have to retaliate".
By Sumaiya Hassan
"Why Is There Tension between China and the Uighurs?" BBC News, BBC, 26 Sept. 2014, http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-26414014.
Kirby, Jen. "China's Brutal Crackdown on the Uighur Muslim Minority, Explained." Vox.com, Vox Media, 7 Nov. 2018, http://www.vox.com/2018/8/15/17684226/uighur-china-camps-united-nations.
Griffiths, James. "China Hits Back after Damning UN Report on Uyghur 'Re-Education Camps'." CNN, Cable News Network, 31 Aug. 2018, http://www.cnn.com/2018/08/31/asia/china-xinjiang-uyghur-intl/index.html.


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(Or: How Having a Baby Made One Designer Appreciate Comic Sans.)
Vincent Connare's simple and innocent type face has long been thought of as one of the low points of good taste in design. People who don't even know what "sans" meansare quite willing to pass judgment on this humble font.
Businesses that use Comic Sans in signage are often avoided or ridiculed due to their unwitting public display of a lack of good taste.
However, for one designer, it proved to be quite competent for communicating simple comfort to a fearful and confused new dad struggling through a painful period of early parenthood.
The story goes like this:
Baby Girl was born perfectly healthy, but like many newborns, had trouble nursing during the first couple weeks. It was an arduous ordeal, every two hours, every day, round the clock, and nothing seemed to help: not getting her frenulum snipped, not using "the football hold" or "cross-cradle" position, and not even reading that guilt-inducing book from La Leche League.
Everyone kept saying, "It'll get easier!"–but that's not much help or comfort when an exhausted mommy is crying from constant pain. But one thing did help: a bundle of stapled print-outs from the lactation consultant set in Comic Sans.
The content of the handout was mostly breastfeeding tips backed up by anecdotal evidence. But Comic Sans felt like the typographic equivalent of a warm, strong hug. It felt personal and completely nonjudgmental. As if it said "I'm here", "I understand," and "You can do this" all at once.
Why? A combination of factors is potentially responsible. If typography is the art of enhancing the written word with a subtle aura of direct, unspoken emotion, Comic Sans–in this case, for this person–was the design achievement of a lifetime.
Context is everything, of course. Restaurant signs will never look very sophisticated in Comic Sans, and a résumé set in Comic Sans isn't going to impress many CEOs. But the mark of good design is design that works when and where it needs to — even if it's for just one short moment.
And from another perspective:
In the opinion of many designers, Comic Sans is the typographic "lowest common denominator," perfect suited for creating materials for those with double-digit IQs.
This may be shown to be true. According to a soon to be released study in the Journal of Consumer Research, "an unprofessional-looking interface" may encourage users to divulge sensitive data more effectively than a more refined and sophisticated design.
Researchers set up two study websites, each one asking participants a series of questions about their willingness to engage in certain kinds of embarrassing or unethical behavior. One site had a clean, official look with a Carnegie Mellon logo prominently displayed; the other addressed users with LOLspeak questions set in Comic Sans.
Users of the Comic Sans-enabled site were nearly twice as prone to admit embarrassing or unethical behavior — even after taking a "pre-test" where they were shown both sites and asked which one seemed more trustworthy.
Realize that this study is just a single attempt at gauging how "bad" design affects the judgment of human beings. But the implication about Comic Sans could be something even more frightening: stupidity may be contagious.
The person who posted the top note on the door may have landed on a deviously clever way to motivate employees.


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20 Sample Packs Of Mixes │ Hermit Crab Food
20 sample packs of food for your hermit crab. Sample bags are 1 x 1. This is a must have food pack if you are new to hermit crab food to get an idea of what your crab or crabs will like from our organic shop.
This Sample Pack Includes -
▸Hermie's Seafood Platter
▸5 Part Salad Sprout Seed Mix
▸Shrimp Cocktail
▸Aye Aye Captain!
▸The Walking Crab
▸Tropical Mix
▸Bugs and Shrimp
▸Breakfast Mix
▸Wobble's Egg Shell Salad
▸Chicken Dinner
▸Rusty's Down By The Bay
▸Tuna Casserole
▸Norman's Nut Mix
▸Seaweed Mix
▸Sally's Veggie Salad
▸Cthulhu's Sunrise Blood Sacrifice
▸Minnie's Super Tiny & Cute Mix
What's In Each Mix -
▸Hermie's Seafood Platter - krill, nori seaweed and red shrimp
▸5 Part Salad Sprout Seed Mix - Radish, broccoli, alfalfa, green lentil & mung bean seeds
▸Shrimp Cocktail - Red shrimp and river shrimp.
▸Aye Aye Captain! - Pineapple, alfalfa seeds, plankton, squid, tan mini star fish, nori seaweed and smelt.
▸Bugz - crickets, grasshoppers and mealworms
▸Con-Seed-Ed - - poppy seeds, chia seeds, thistle seed, hemp seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds.
▸The Walking Crab - Walnuts, leaf litter, dashi kombu seaweed, smelt and sesame seeds.
▸Tropical Mix - coconut, mango, banana, papaya, watermelon, and star fruit
▸Bugs and Shrimp - mealworms, river shrimp and crickets
▸Breakfast Mix - oats, apples, and bananas
▸Wobble's Egg Shell Salad - Egg shells and dehydrated eggs
▸Chicken Dinner -Chicken, chicken bones, kelp, calendula, strawberries, wild rice, and flax seeds
▸Rusty's Down By The Bay - watermelon, crickets, bee pollen and nori seaweed.
▸Crabserole - wild rice, chia seeds, corn, green beans, broccoli, chicken, chicken bones, walnuts, mealworms, leaf litter, rose and arame seaweed.
▸Tuna Casserole - tuna, peas and baby bella mushrooms
▸Norman's Nut Mix - Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, and peanuts
▸Seaweed Mix - Nori, Wakame, Arame, Hijiki, Pacific Kombu and Dashi seaweed
▸Sally's Veggie Salad - peppers, carrots and broccoli.
▸Cthulhu's Sunrise Blood Sacrifice - Calendula, blood worms, hemp seeds and raspberry
▸Minnie's Super Tiny & Cute Mix - Blueberries, wild rice, chia seeds, plankton and poppy seedsTo view the food sources of all my shop's items, please visit the link below.
Processing time is 1 to 2 weeks, unless otherwise stated. (Examples – free shipping weekends, flash sales or holiday times mid-October to December) Please keep in mind this is a made to order pet food & treats shop, all items are made fresh and it takes time.
Please read my shop's policy for information on shipping, refunds and more. By buying you are agreeing that you have read, understand and accept the shipping times and other shop policies.
If you would like a custom order, feel free to message me. I love doing custom order for our customers.
For more information on hermit crab care please visit Hermit Crab Owners on Facebook.
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Compliment your online fashion business with further education. If you own a boutique, online fashion business, are selling clothes, shoes, bags, or any product online, getting a certificate as a Fashion and Style Consultant can help you add to your skill sets and take your business goals to the next level.
Why should you get a certificate as a Fashion and Style Consultant?
- You're already getting traffic to your site, monetize that further with personalized styling and shopping services. Provided added value customer service.
- When you're personal styling a client, you can sell more product. Personal Styling isn't a talent that every fashionista has, it's something that needs to be cultivated with a bit of training. And our programs teach you how to wardrobe your clients so that you can sell them multiple pieces equating to multiple outfits especially if you have an online store.
- If you're already working in retail, getting professionally qualified and certified as a Fashion and Style Consultant, and not just getting that title because you work in the store, will enable you to sell more quantity in the current shop you work in, be able to take the foot traffic from the store and turn them into your personalized clients who have placed their trust in you, and will enable you to make more money!
So take advantage of our holiday promotion this winter and become a Certified Fashion and Style Consultant for just half the normal price of the program. Click here for more details.
To take advantage of the promotion, enter 0.5 into the box where is says 1 and press submit. The promotion will end on January 2, 2018.
Want to learn how to become a fashion blogger or just a blogger, click here. We're finding that the winning formula for online boutique owners in this digital era is to position themselves as style consultants through our eCertification program as well as being bloggers with an online boutique or showcasing their style on Instagram.
So chase your dreams, in high heels of course! What you wear is an expression of who you are and your company brand image. People are usually nicer when they like the outfits they are wearing. It's amazing when you combine your career and passion together. Life isn't perfect but your outfit can be. Don't be like the rest of them, dress like you're already famous. Hard work definitely pays off and what doesn't kill you will only make your stronger. So be a go-getter and take advantage of this online program! Hustlers are going to be the survivors in this era of digital disruption!
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text: There's been a lot of buzz lately about Monsanto and GMO foods, but companies are not only genetically modifying foods. They're doing it to natural clothing fibers as well, to cotton especially (it is to help reduce the use of pesticides they claim). Cotton, is three times as important to make sure it stays in its natural state because, not only do we wear the fiber, but the seeds are also used as feed for animals, and oils that we use in our kitchens.


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SPOT was conceptualised by Siti Aishah, who is also its project lead. SPOT stands for Soroptimist Puberty Organising Toolkit, and is a nine-hour programme which provides puberty education to Malaysian girls aged 9 to 12. Via PuberTeen talks and activities at primary schools, SPOT aims towards producing informed and confident girls at a crucial point in their lives.
Through knowledge, girls will have a positive attitude towards reproductive health and social development. SPOT activities are designed to address the current situation in Malaysia of increasing rates of underage sexual activities, underage pregnancies, unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions and abandonment of babies.
A pioneering SPOT PuberTeen programme was conducted in 2015 and Train-the-trainer programmes developed and conducted. In 2016, the PuberTeen programme has been conducted at three schools and TTT was conducted in Kota Kinabalu for SIKK and soon in Penang for SI Penang.
This programme is particularly in line with Soroptimism as it complements our mission to educate, empower and enable girls.
We are currently seeking volunteer facilitators to participate at these PuberTeen talks. Volunteers are required to attend at least two full-day training and commit to completing at least one entire nine-hour programme at one school.
We are also seeking sponsorship for the programmes. Each programme will cost RM5,000 per school at 50 girls per school. Tax-exempt receipts are available on request.
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Thursday has been a very long day at COP21. The longest since the Climate Conference has begun. A new draft agreement<\/a><\/strong> was supposed to be published at 2 p.m., but it has been delayed to 7 p.m. and then 9 p.m. And shortly after its\u00a0release, negotiations started once again until 5 a.m., when the French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius announced: \u201cThe final\u00a0text won\u2019t be released today, but on Sunday\u201d.<\/p>\n
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5h40 ce matin, @LaurentFabius<\/a> a annonc\u00e9 l'ultime texte pour samedi matin. D\u00e9cision finale samedi midi. #COP21<\/a> #live<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rzZxTJWWU8<\/a><\/p>\n
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Apparently, as the moment of truth gets closer, numerous governments decided to overstate. At 9.30 a.m. this morning, the NGO Nicolas Hulot Foundation has called a press conference, where president said: \u201cI think about all the people I met over the 3 preparatory years ahead of COP21. Men and women dramatically affected by climate change: to me, their judgement will be important eventually. This conference gave them hope, and we don\u2019t have the right to disappoint them. I tell governments that rather than building walls, it's time to build bridges. If today we give up, this means preventing peoples from making their voice heard. And this would lead to fanaticism\u201d.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0latest draft agreement<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The draft agreement released on Thursday night presents some progresses yet many steps backwards compared to previous versions. It is a 27-page document, and brackets (denoting disagreement)\u00a0decreased to 48. This means that talks allowed solving numerous sticking points.<\/p>\n

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N\u00e9gociation nocturne tr\u00e8s difficile. Le brouillon avait donc [progress\u00e9] pour mieux reculer? #3degr\u00e9s<\/a> #COP21<\/a> @RACFrance<\/a><\/p>\n
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However, NGOs are disappointed due to the fact that the aim to limit the global average temperature rise hasn\u2019t been set to 1.5\u00b0C, as previously asked by the countries most affected by climate change. Indeed, the\u00a0goal set is\u00a0to hold \u201cthe increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 \u00b0C<\/a><\/strong> above preindustrial levels\u201d. This is certainly better than just \u201c2 degrees\u201d, but it provides room for interpretation. 1.5 degrees are mentioned, but only \u201crecognizing that this would significantly reduce risks and impacts of climate change\u201d.<\/p>\n
Do not say \u201cdecarbonisation\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The world \u201cdecarbonisation\u201d hasn\u2019t been mentioned. Saudi Arabia and Iraq \u2013 leading oil producers \u2013 have strongly pushed for\u00a0the word not to appear.<\/p>\n
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Moreover,\u00a0INDCs (the pledges to reduce GHG emissions submitted by governments ahead of COP21) are not enough to achieve a limit on temperature increase to 2 degrees (they can guarantee +2.7\u00b0C). For this reason, NGOs asked the establishment of a date for an update \u201cby 2017 or 2018\u201d, but has been set 2025. \u201cIf INDCs won\u2019t be reviewed regularly, every 5 years, this agreement will be pointless,\u201d said Miguel Arias Canete, Climate and Energy European Commissioner.<\/p>\n
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Pour cette raison, @MAC_europa<\/a> dit : "sans une r\u00e9vision \u00e0 la hausse des ambitions tous les 5 ans, l'accord n'a aucun sens." #COP21<\/a> #ambition<\/a><\/p>\n
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Ursula Ravoka, representative of the Carteret Islands, Pacific archipelago that risks to be submerged due to sea level rise: \u201cRight as it is, the agreement gives us no hope\u201d. \u201cLeading countries talk about a deal to protect the planet and generations to come, but we start to think that they\u2019re just fine words,\u201d said Joni Pegram of Unicef.<\/p>\n
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Human rights have been left behind<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Another controversial issue that triggered indignation among NGOs is the elimination of the reference to the respect of human rights<\/a><\/strong>. Benjamin Schachter, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said the decision is not acceptable and asked the sentence to be reintroduced. According to AFP, several countries agreed for its removal, such as Saudi Arabia, Norway, and the United States. \u201cWe are extremely disappointed,\u201d said the humanitarian organisation Oxfam.<\/p>\n


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The sports betting apps are so useful for the customers who manage the processes of betting online in different betting sites from different regions of the world under today's world conditions. With the globalizing world conditions and developing technogy, you can reach the internet in many places of the world. So, for the betting lovers, the sports betting apps will be so useful. Many betting sites and companies are developing the interface of apps for the customers at the last times. Mobile betting, which emerged as a reflection of the emerging fast technologies in the betting sector, has served many bettors. The concept we call mobile betting is the possibility to bet on mobile devices via the internet.
Before the mobile betting opportunity was presented to bettors, it was possible to place a single bet on the computer. Now they have the chance to do the bets wherever they want when they want. Mobile betting, which offers free betting by lifting some kind of limitations from the middle, has won the interest of many betting lovers. In a short time it became one of the favorite applications of many users. At the same time, you can also do everything you can on the computer via betting. Let's explain the related information by mobile betting;
Is it Reliable ?
First, clarify the question "Is mobile betting reliable?" if you consider betting by testing the reliability of your preferred betting sites before the mobile bet, you will not have any concerns related to this issue, as mobile betting will also be available only on mobile devices. You should be careful that you are licensed to try a new mobile betting site. Joining to mobile betting sites is quite simple; If you have an account, you can log in from the user login and start playing instantly by betting your account. If you do not have a account, you can get a new account and login to the site easily. The reason for preferring mobile betting is to allow users to place bets quickly and easily. It is a kind of expression of fast and free betting qualities.
Development of Mobile Betting
Today, with the widespread use of betting sites, the service offered has to increase. Our online betting sector, which entered our life in 5 – 10 years, has begun to evolve along with the renewed technology and many new things are emerging. At the beginning of these are mobile betting applications. Whether "bet on the phone" or "how to bet on the phone" is the clearest answer to mobile betting. With the emergence of smartphones, the software that is prepared to be able to adapt to that field is also an important breakthrough in the betting industry.
Mobile betting applications should be functional, that is to say, to end restrictions. This obligation, which was played on the computer in certain places beforehand and left a step back from a kind of social life, is now in vain. Tablets, smart devices etc. that are in the hands of everyone today. mobile applications such as mobile betting sites have been driven by mobile applications. Mobile applications, which often offer many advantages and give you the opportunity to win at any time, are now a must.
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Deleting booking types
A booking's Type is a fundamental part of your booking data, and is a required field when adding and editing bookings. To prevent loss of booking data when deleting a booking type, you will be required to reassign existing historic and future bookings to an alternative booking type. Here's how the workflow looks...
From the Types section of the bookings module, select Delete from the actions menu on the right hand side of the booking type that is to be deleted.
On the Delete type confirmation, select the New Types that all existing past and future bookings of this type are to be re-assigned.
Tick Yes, I'm absolutely sure and type I CONFIRM to confirm you are happy with the changes that are about to be processed. Click Delete.
Historic and future bookings are updated to the new booking Type and the old booking Type is deleted.
Top Tip!
As an alternative to deleting a booking Type, you may prefer to simply Archive the Type, which will not affect existing future or past bookings - archiving will simply prevent any new bookings from being assigned to the archived booking type. An archived booking type can be reinstated at any time.


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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Destin Event & Meeting FacilityMay 17, 2017
Destin, Fla., May 17 – On May 16, Destin Event & Meeting Facility celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Destin Chamber.
Planning a meeting, reception, or special event in Destin? Destin's newest event and meeting facility can accommodate up to 216 people in a large hall and up to 42 in a more intimate space. It features a large commercial kitchen with a separate serving area, A/V capabilities, and a large parking lot. The facility is located at 307 Beach Dr., in Destin, on the property of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
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1) Paragraph IV Litigations
Novartis v. Aurobindo Pharma (Amlodipine + benazapril)
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Our entrepreneurs, often decades-old incumbents, are getting used to the interplay of ideas, capital and talent, catalysed by their PE partners. Many PE funds itch to out-entrepreneur the entrepreneur by providing solicited and unsolicited value-add. But is it really necessary, or possible, for PE funds to match entrepreneurs?
Most PE funds (globally and in India) are not supplementing the entrepreneur with more entrepreneurship. They are, at best, performing the role of good stewards. Stewards polish grandma's silver – they buff up the assets and capabilities, and hope to make reasonable returns. There is nothing wrong in being a steward. It is important to protect all those brands, skills, assets and customers that underpin today's success. But stewardship can also lead to numbing bureaucratic controls that paralyse creativity in traditional businesses.
Entrepreneurs are blessed with guts, positive thinking and tremendous energy. They live in a high-complexity and high-uncertainty zone while stewards love linearity and certainty. What sets a PE fund apart is not its people or success rate but its way of doing business and relating to its partners. Indian entrepreneurs expect their PE partners to act like a coach who holds people's feet to the fire but understands the human behaviour. Do PE funds need to transform from being stewards to being co-entrepreneurs?
Not really. What we need is generative leadership. A generative leadership "produces new sources of value which cannot be foreseen in advance" (Lane and Maxfield, 1996). There are two components to this definition. The first is that the relationship produces something which the members could not have produced alone. Second, the source of value could not have been foreseen in advance – it needs to be created. Generative relationships have the capacity to deal with complex contexts where change happens both at a structural level (industry, macro trends) and at the execution level (products, services).
But how do we know whether a relationship will be generative or not? How do we enhance the generative potential of existing PE-entrepreneur relationships? Let me illustrate this concept by using Prof Brenda Zimmerman's model that she taught me while I was studying at McGill University. Zimmerman and Hayday used a four-pointed STAR to capture the four dimensions of a generative relationship.
S (Separateness): There needs to be the differences in the background, skills, perspective or training of the PE fund and the company. If both parties are similar, they may enjoy heated debates but critical assumptions never get challenged.
T (Tuning): There needs to be real opportunities to talk and listen, with permission to challenge sacred cows.
A (Action opportunities): Tuning is great but unless it is accompanied by action, value will not be created.
R (Reason to work together): The parties need to have a reason to share resources, ideas or to act as allies even if only for a short period. If they see each other as adversaries rather than as allies, it is unlikely that they will co-create something of substantial value.
S and T are necessary to enhance the capacity to generate unforeseen insights and sources of value. S and T operate at the conceptual level. A and R operate primarily at the structural level. It is through action that new players and products actually emerge. Extremes of ST and AR are not desirable for the ops-focused PE fund.
ST-aligned funds are different (S) and tuned in (T) but they do not necessarily work together (R) with the entrepreneur. There are no real opportunities defined by the parties (A). I have seen this happen in cases where a high-IQ-plus-low-EQ combination produces a zero-collaboration scenario that is competitive between the PE manager and the entrepreneur, and an I-told-you-so approach prevents experimentation and value creation.
An AR relationship, on the other hand, has the two sides collaborate with each other but both sides think similarly (clones). Although they have made time for T (tuning), they have so few differences that the status quo is never challenged. This is a danger when brick-and-mortar professionals run money the way they ran businesses.
There are other unique features of a PE- Entrepreneur relationship that make STAR alignment challenging:
1) PE funds tend to allocate resources based on their models/excel sheets and new ideas seldom get any allocation. A shift from 'resource allocation' to 'resource attraction' is required (sounds implausible? But there are PE funds that are already doing it).
2) PE funds sometimes get carried away by post-funding entrepreneurial impulse and interpret the first signs of success as a perpetual trend. We have seen multiple instances of good businesses coming under pressure, thanks to the euphoria-backed expansion. The fact is you can build a great nuclear plant, but if you run it too hard, it will blow up – a classic case of a failed stewardship.
3) The reverse (of sacrificing radical innovation at the altar of operational efficiency) is also not desirable. PE funds love operational efficiency (BPR, RTM, Six Sigma, ERP, etc.). Whatever the name, the goal is the same – get better at what you are already doing and cash out. This is an element which is deeply embedded in the DNA of PE funds and is clearly an impediment when PE funds want to move beyond stewardship.
4) Governance and transparency are crucially important and favourable business conditions are not enough. Entrepreneurs are expected to play by the rules. Any breach of trust leads to disorder and can potentially destroy the business and the relationship.
We all operate in complex adaptive systems and the operations function in the PE domain is evolving very fast. Prof. Zimmerman's model, when applied to such situations, begins to make a lot of sense. In fact, I live by it. To establish STAR equilibrium does not require a Genghis Khan in the executive suite – it simply requires hard work, understanding and balance between ST and AR.
(Jaspal Singh Sabharwal is a Partner at Everstone Capital Private Equity. Jaspal has prior permission from Prof Brenda Zimmerman to use the STAR framework to illustrate his thoughts.)


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The February issue of the journal Circulation (a journal of the American Heart Association) contains a study that shows that heart stem cells from children with congenital heart disease were able to rebuild the damaged heart in the laboratory.
A surgeon in the Division of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at Children's Memorial Hospital and assistant professor of surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Sunjay Kaushal, MD, PhD, headed the study. Kaushal believes these results show tremendous promise for the growing number of children who suffer from congenital heart problems. With this potential therapy option these children may avoid the need for a heart transplant. Kaushal said, "Due to the advances in surgical and medical therapies, many children born with cardiomyopathy or other congenital heart defects are living longer but may eventually succumb to heart failure." He continued, "This project has generated important pre-clinical laboratory data showing that we may be able to use the patient's own heart stem cells to rebuild their hearts, allowing these children to potentially live longer and have more productive lives."
The scientists obtained cardiac stem cells from patients who ranged in ages from a few days after birth to 13 years old. All patients were scheduled for routine congenital cardiac surgery. Their findings show that the highest number of heart stem cells were found in neonates and then rapidly decreased with age. The upper right chamber of the heart (right atrium) contains the highest number of these stem cells. These cells also showed an ability to grow in culture and form all the heart-based structures that could be used to repair a damaged heart. Up until now, heart stem cell studies have largely focused on diseased adult hearts. This study is the first and largest systematic study to focus on children.
"Heart disease in children is different than (sic) heart disease in adults," said Kaushal. "Whereas adults might suffer heart failure from coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis, heart failure in children primarily occurs because they acquire cardiomyopathy or have a congenital condition in which the heart chambers are small or in the wrong position causing the heart to pump inefficiently. The potential of cardiac stem cell therapy for children is truly exciting," said Kaushal. Pending FDA approval, Kaushal hopes to begin clinical trials with children in the fall.


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Wilsonville's Street of Dreams nearly ready for showcase
This story has been updated from its orginal version.
On the north side of Boeckman Road, next to nearby churches, a few modest homes under construction and undeveloped land, one of the first roads in the Frog Pond West neighborhood is dotted with abodes worth $1 million to $2 million.
It's called Street of Dreams for a reason.
"Street of Dreams offers the opportunity to showcase all of the home designs that are trending," NW Natural Street of Dreams spokesperson Adrian McCarty said. "It's a nice variety this year."
The 2019 NW Natural Street of Dreams put on by the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland will take place July 27 to Aug. 25 at 27817 S.W. Stafford Road in Wilsonville. The month-long extravaganza features a block party, realtor day, a chef series and celebrate veterans day, all surrounding the six homes built for the event.
While builders began constructing the homes in January, as of last week, they were far from finished and were working feverishly to meet the deadline. McCarthy said this is typical. "These builders are very experienced builders in the Street of Dreams. They will work on the house until the very last minute. Professional judging takes place on July 25 so everything will be done and ready to go on July 24," McCarthy said.
West Hills Homes NW is building "The Meadow," a two-story, 4,147-square-foot modern farmhouse and "La Maison," a 2,784-square-foot French Country style home; Red Hills Construction is building "Bespoke," a 4,600-square-foot modern farmhouse "with a twist of Old World and industrial themes," according to the NW Natural website; BC Custom Construction is building "Generations," a 4,072-square-foot, two-winged ranch home that has two separate living units with a common area in the middle; Renaissance Construction Homes is building "Farm to Table," which is a 4,311-square-foot contemporary farmhouse that includes a "biophilic design," meaning the built environment and natural elements are blended together; lastly, Everett Custom Homes is developing "Pacific Usonia," a 3,923-square foot two-story prairie style home with a minimalist style.
Experts will analyze these homes during the event and then award various distinctions such as "Best Landscaping" and "Best Kitchen."
The homes aren't as big as some of their predecessors from year's past but still are emblematic of Frog Pond West, which was planned to feature mostly large single family homes. Some of the homes have already been purchased, while others have not.
McCarty said this year's themes are sustainability and technology and that all of the homes are considered "smart homes," meaning facilities like lighting, heating and electronic devices can be controlled remotely. "Some of them are DIY (Do it Yourself) smart homes and some of them are behind the walls professionally installed homes," McCarthy said. "It will showcase the wide range of smart home technology that is being delivered to consumers."
She also said the homes feature energy efficient infrastructure and will receive an energy performance score from the Energy Trust of Oregon. "What we find a lot of times with these Street of Dreams homes, while they may be large in square footage, they are extremely efficient homes that could cost $150 a month for gas and electric," she said.
As for traffic, McCarthy and city of Wilsonville Communications and Marketing Manager Bill Evans said Wilsonville residents can expect considerable congestion on the night of the opening block party. However, they said traffic will not be much of an issue the rest of the event. Evans said the city was mulling ways it can help mitigate traffic issues during the block party but hadn't reached a decision.
"It's a bit of an unfortunate situation that this is the first event and creates a first impression. This is a unique event on the 24th that is going to pose its own special challenges and shouldn't persuade people that it's going to be a month-long disruption," Evans said. "We've had conversations with folks in Happy Valley and Hillsboro who hosted the event (Street of Dreams) the last two years and they've had nothing but good things to say about the way the HBA (home builders association) operated the event and they echoed that the first night has it challenges but after that things move pretty smoothly."
The HBA also has more than 500 parking spots on-site and Community of Hope church, which sits near the Street of Dreams homes, has offered 130 overflow parking spots. Evens said visitors parking in residential neighborhoods shouldn't be a major issue.
What: NW Natural Street of Dreams
When: 6-10 p.m. kick-off block party, Wednesday, July 24; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 27-Aug. 25
Where: 27817 S.W. Stafford Road
More: https://www.streetof dreamspdx.com/
"They have more than 650 parking spots onsite to accommodate the guests so in terms of side street parking that's not as big of an issue as trying to accommodate those people driving during the most challenging traffic time of the day (on the day of the block party)," Evans said.
McCarthy acknowledged that many people cannot afford homes with a similar size and amenities of those in the Street of Dreams. Nevertheless, she hopes people will draw inspiration from the event.
"What we hope is people come out and find inspiration whether it be the countertop or a tile or wallpaper or some furniture; we just want people to get inspired to make their house their own home," she said.
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