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Bad news for a new template...
Heck it was bad news in the first message to my new number!
My good friend Naveen met with an accident on the way back from college.
We had a treat from teaching staff today (Thanks for the treat! But Chicken Biriyani would have been better! :P). We went to college for the treat. Spent our time chatting to friends and loitering around.
Usually we have a pitstop on our way back. Me and Anand went ahead of others and we waited for them to come up. We waited for some time and I decided to call someone and check. Suddenly I found a message which said "An accident happnd da. Please come." from Hafeez. I called him and we rushed to the hospital.
I was dumbstruck when I saw a totally swollen faced Pattu who was almost fainting. Doc had placed him on observation for two hours.
Here is how it happened.
Hafeez gave the Activa to Naveen for riding as he was having a sore eye. Just a while from our college, a cyclist jumped into the middle of the road and Activa hit the cycle and fell. Hafeez fell on top of Naveen. Rajeev, who was coming from behind, crashed into the cycle and fell. A couple of other bikes also fell down.
Only Naveen was hurt and he was immediately taken to the hospital by Thakkudu.
Hafeez ignored the people gathered around and started after it.
Pappoos was stuck there as people stopped him from going. The Police SI came and took the key from Rajeev. He was wise and said he didn't know the crashed vehicle. The public let Rajeev go.
When we reached hospital, the cycle guy also came. He was with several people. A guy came to me and Dinkan and introduced himself as CPM local commitee guy. Told us the guy was an employee of a tailor who lived with that cycle ( I thought tailors stiched cloths!) And we had to take care of it. Then the guy tried to show his injury to his head. All we could see was hair! Then they saw Naveen and softened up.
Dinkan called his father, a respected man in the partycircles, who promptly joined us and talked with the people for us. After a lot of haggling we could settle for Rs 1000.
Not because, we were the culprits. Because we rode the bigger vehicle and we were college students. Also the guy was poor and he told a lot of things about his family ( Senti! boohoo! )
1000 bucks for a second hand cycle?
Fuck them! They would all lose the same. Each one of them!
We decided to settle because the process is way to complicated if we go the legal way. DInkan's father is a lawyer and he knows best in regard to these things. In the middle of this Anand got into a verbal spat with some local assholes. I had to cool him down before he said something really bad.
Pattu was released only at 8 Pm and we got back homes around 9.
He is fine now. With some patch work in face :-(
Just this morning I had mentioned how "dashing" he looked in his Kurta...It tore...:-(
I think Haf said he never got him on the road in the morning...It feels bad when things like this happen.
In the end:
We lose a lot of money. Haf has some good expenses coming to repair his bike. CPM gains a few votes. The comrades get some drinks! (One of them was already drunk...) Fuck the marxists and don't vote for them!
I dedicate the song "Roadhouse Blues" by The Doors to all my motoring friends and others too.
Ah Keep your eyes on the road,
Your hands upon the wheel.
Keep your eyes on the road
Your hands upon the wheel.
Yeah, we're going to the roadhouse,
Gonna have a real good-time.
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Company continues streak of fast-paced success
2010 Fast 50 50 flourishing small businesses you need to know How FedStore became the fastest-growing small business in the federal market Infrastructure investments fuel MicroTech's success Former No. 1 keeps up winning ways Looming insourcing threat forces small biz to reposition itself First try is the charm for Ellumen 6 small-business issues too important to ignore
Lots of government contractors boast large, multimillion dollar contracts. But it's the small stuff that has helped Guident Technologies achieve a compound annual growth rate of 68.04 percent over five years.
The company based in Herndon, Va., which has been on Washington Technology's Fast 50 for several years, landed at No. 44 this year. The company works with 20 different government agencies, and each has awarded the company IT services contracts worth $2 million to $8 million. The consulting firm, which provides business intelligence, management consulting and systems engineering services, expects to hit more than $50 million in revenue this year, up from the $43 million it posted in 2009. And the target for 2011 is $60 million.
"It boils down to making sure we provide a quality service to our customers," said Dan Ackerman, executive vice president and partner at Guident. "We have to rely on that to grow."
One of the company's recent wins was a contract with the U.S. courts system to provide life cycle data warehousing and business intelligence support to the New Streamline Timely Access to Statistics application. The five-year contract is worth about $8.3 million.
Meanwhile, the company also has recently won some larger contracts. In June, the company won a blanket purchase agreement from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to provide IT support services to maintain and enhance the agency's enterprisewide data warehouse. The contract has a potential value of $22 million.
The Health and Human Services Department also hired the company on a larger contract to provide business intelligence and database support services. The five-year contract has a potential value of $90 million.
The company's other government customers include the Army, Agriculture Department, Defense Department, Interior Department, Homeland Security Department and Transportation Department.
But with growth comes problems. And one of the company's biggest hurdles is finding talent. Guident hires about 10 people per week, and one of the hardest skills to find is business intelligence.
"Finding the right people for the right jobs has always been a challenge," Ackerman said. "We're a consulting company, and in order to grow, our employees have to grow lock and step with our revenue."
In addition, Guident is making sure it pursues the right contracts. The company is too large to be considered a small business and too small to have the necessary resources to go after larger contracts. The company competes only for contracts for which the customer knows its work and Guident can prove it offers something that the competition cannot.
The company also worries about the increased competition in the government marketplace. Ackerman said a lot of commercial companies have been jumping into the market, crowding it even further.
Despite its growing pains, the company is focused on expanding into other business areas, including security and virtualization, data analytics and data management. The strategy is to pick solutions that Guident can build in-house and demonstrate to clients before they even start to look for a solution.
"We're presenting the solution before they tell us the problem," Ackerman added.
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The frankincense tree, upon first glance, is somewhat plain and indistinguishable from the arid lands surrounding it. It looks like an oversized shrub with thick, twisting branches, and a canopy of narrow leaves dotted with small white flowers. Though the frankincense tree appears ordinary, one of the world's great treasures is found beneath its bark. When the bark is cut, milky-white resin droplets seep out (known as "pearls") and eventually harden into the orange gum known as frankincense.
Plant Part Used
Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Medium. A lemony-sweet top note with rich, warm balsamic hints.
Freeing, euphoric and transcendental. Spiritually enlightening. Rejuvenates the senses and sparks creativity. Calms nerves and uplifts moods.
Blends Well With
Amber, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cypress, Cedarwood, Fir Needle, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Spruce, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
History of Frankincense
The first recorded uses of frankincense date back all the way to the 15th century BC, where it was used by the Egyptians for beauty products, incense and embalming. Frankincense essential oil has since gained worldwide popularity for containing the spirit of the sacred and divine. Today it is often used in deep meditation practices, where it is believed to help elevate the spirit to higher levels.
Using Frankincense Oil
All essential oil blends are for aromatherapy use only and are not for ingesting!
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Bath & Shower
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8-10 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil. Apply a small amount directly to areas of concern, such as muscles, skin or joints. Work the oil gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Inhale the aromatic vapors directly from the bottle, or place a few drops in a burner or diffuser to fill a room with its scent.
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The Information & Systems Technology department provides the services and support to faculty & staff for computing, network, telecom and media services. Among the services supported are Chapman email, network logon, wireless access on campus, media services for classes and special events, telephone equipment and voicemail, computers and computer security, as well as access and programming support of university software and applications.
Service Desk
For assistance related to your computer, network issues, logon or password help, email, or software applications, contact firstname.lastname@example.com by email or call 714-997-6600.
Faculty and staff use Microsoft Exchange mail and Webmail for email on campus. It can be access through Outlook or over the web. Learn more about email.
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Chapman University has wired and wireless networking capabilties in most areas on campus. This free service allows students, staff, and faculty and campus guests to move around campus while maintaining an Internet connection.
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While traveling or working from home or another office location, you can remotely connect into the Chapman network over our Virtual Private Network (VPN).
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Job Information
HD Supply Truck Driver - CDL in Charlotte, North Carolina
Company Overview
HD Supply (NASDAQ:HDS) ( www.hdsupply.com ) is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations and specialty construction sectors. Through approximately 260 locations across 36 states and six Canadian provinces, the company's approximately 11,000 associates provide localized, customer-driven services including jobsite delivery, will call or direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions that contribute to its customers' success. With an active commitment to the communities in which we operate, HD Supply associates are part of a thriving organization that supports the virtues of wellness, diversity and inclusion – all of which are top priorities for the company. Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you're ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you!
Job Description & Qualifications
Job Summary
Make deliveries to customer job sites while adhering to all DOT regulations and safety procedures. Load inventory on truck and unload at customer site. Operate trucks to pick up and deliver products, supplies and equipment to and from organization, supplier and customer sites. Duties may involve complex pickups and deliveries, e.g., night deliveries, transport of dangerous and hazardous materials.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
Delivers products to customers which may include assistance with unloading, ensuring delivery of ticket with material, etc. Serves as primary interface with the customer at point of delivery. Contacts customers if they are not present at delivery location.
Loads truck with daily deliveries. Unloads product at customer's site.
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and HD Supply policies and procedures. Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage before and after route. Fuels truck as needed.
Resolves customer service issues.
Complies with all DOT (Department of Transportation) standards and regulations. Maintains records such as vehicle logs and bill of ladings in accordance with guidelines.
Plans route to and from customers' businesses and adjusts for traffic and/or construction.
Ensures that manifests are complete and accurate.
May assist warehouse staff with pulling and preparing orders for shipment, as well as receiving, verifying, staging and stocking all incoming material.
Nature and Scope
Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.
Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.
Work Environment
Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education and Experience
- HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications & Job Specific Details
Preferred Qualifications
Have a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state in which the candidate resides with all the relevant endorsements required for type of equipment being operated (i.e. Hazardous Material to transport hazardous materials that require placarding).
One (1) year of commercial driving experience compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT regulations preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.
Job Locations US-NC-Charlotte
Posted Date 3 weeks ago (9/10/2020 8:59 AM)
Job ID 2020-39480
Business Unit Construction Industrial WC
Functional Area Transportation
Remote Position? No
Position Type Full-Time
Posting Location : Postal Code 28206
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.


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The current months statistics for the Westford real estate market are shown below.
Inventory Levels
If an inventory level graph shows seasonal fluctuations then we know that the market is 'healthy' and showing normal activity. If seasonal fluctuations are not obvious then what we are seeing is an 'unhealthy' market where foreclosures and short sales have cluttered and hidden the normal trends of the market. Price trends can be learnt from inventory level data – in a 'healthy' market with demand greater than supply, prices tend to move up. In an 'unhealthy' market where supply far outstrips demand then the trend on prices is down. This follows the normal Supply and Demand market dynamics.
Absorption Rates
Absorption rates can be described as the number of months needed to sell the available inventory at the rate of sales experienced in the previous 12 months IF no additional properties were listing during that time.
So, given the 'normal' rate of sales that have occurred over the previous 12 months, and given the number of homes on the market currently, how many months it would take to sell everything that is currently available is known as the absorption rate. We generally say that anything below 7 months supply is 'healthy'. The absorption rate can be a general rate for a town, for instance, for all single family homes in that town, or it can be more specific and related to price ranges.
Sold/Original Price Ratios
By reviewing the sold to original list price ratio you can get a very good understanding of the health of the real estate market in a town, and the cyclical nature of sales in the town. The number of homes sold, along with the average percentage of the original list price to sales price data, gives you a snapshot over the last 12 months of important data related to the real estate market in a town. It is important to note that the reported data is approximately 6-8 weeks behind the actual event of the home going under agreement.
Historic Homes Prices
The blue bars represent the average price in the year referenced, the green bars reflect the average home price for each month of the current year. When reviewing this data it is important to note the impact that the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit had on the data for 2009 and 2010. In towns where the average home price is significantly more than the approximate home price of a first time home buyer then the impact is quite marked due to the increase in First Time Home Buyer activity, whereas in towns where the average home sale price is close to that of the approximate price of a home for a First time Home Buyer we don't see too much of an impact that the increase in home sales due to First Time Home Buyers has had to the overall average for the town.
Homes Sales
A wealth of information about Westford as well as over 40 other towns (and a lot more information on buying/selling) can be found on our website http://www.mapropertiesonline.com (or if you're on your smartphone – mobile.mapropertiesonline.com) and if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.


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To direct and regulate the interscholastic athletics of our member schools while promoting fair and equitable competition that is in the best interest of the student-athlete.
Does the LHSAA receive State Funding?
No - We are a voluntary organization and do not receive any funding from the state government. As a non-profit organization, we receive funding through several avenues:
- School membership fees
- Sponsorship and advertising
- Championship event revenue
How many events does the LHSAA sanction?
109 sanctioned championships in 27 sport programs
Who do we serve?
The LHSAA governs approximately 390 member schools and certifies the eligibility of nearly 90,000 student athletes, 8,000 coaches and 5,000 officials annually.
Who should contact the LHSAA directly?
We are a principals' organization and only deal directly with our member schools. Please contact the principal at any member school, and he/she should be able to assist you. If the principal needs clarification, he/she can then call this office on your behalf.
What factors determine eligibility?
Some factors include: age, GPA, home attendance zone or where they reside, length of semesters. Your member school principal can give you greater detail on eligibility.
How do I find out what my home attendance zone is?
School zones are determined by the local school board.
How does my school become a member of the LHSAA?
A non-member school desiring LHSAA membership shall make written application and shall supply the Executive Director's office with all requested information. In order to become a member and remain a member of the LHSAA the school applying or re-applying for membership shall:
- Be recognized and approved through the Louisiana State Department of Education
- Provide the Executive Committee with a true and accurate accounting of its student enrollment in all grade levels
- Have its principal sign an agreement to abide by all LHSAA rules and regulations
- Have a minimum of 75 actual students in the school in grades 9-12. This enrollment shall be based on the school's enrollment as of October 1 as verified to the Louisiana State Department of Education of the school year in which the application is to be considered.
Before a school can be admitted as a member of the LHSAA, its application shall be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. A school's application shall only be considered by the Executive Committee during the week of the annual convention held in late January of each year.
Who creates the playing rules for Louisiana high school athletics?
Unless otherwise adopted, the rules governing the various high school sports, as published by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), shall be the rules governing high school athletics in Louisiana. These rules are known as the National Alliance Rules.
Who makes up the LHSAA rules?
Many of the present articles in the constitution were part of the original LHSAA constitution adopted in 1920. Today, through the LHSAA's legislative process, rules can be added, deleted and amended by member school principals. Each year, member school principals can propose changes to the Constitution or By-Laws, if the proposal is in writing and received no later than November 15. Timely received proposals are then put on the agenda of the General Business Meeting where principals vote to adopt or reject each item.
Who is eligible for a coaching card and what is the process for ordering the card?
Coaching cards are issued each school year to principals and assistant principals and to faculty and non-faculty coaches who meet the requirements to be a coach and are serving in a coaching capacity at any LHSAA member school. The card is obtained by the school after each coach – faculty and non-faculty – is entered on the school's online information and money is received by the LHSCA.
Here's a quick synopsis:
- Principal verify coaches currently listed on their school's online information – add new coaches, delete coaches no longer there, and make any changes of information to coaches on the roster.
- Principal send list of coaches he/she wants to receive a card along with a check for $40 for each card. LHSAA in turns verifies all are eligible for the card and issues cards for the coaches, principal, and assistant principal. Principal and assistant principals do not pay for their card.
- Cards can be obtained during entire school year up until about April 1.
- An individual cannot get a card without going through a school.


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thinking about...sweatshirts
Now that the baby is here I'm looking forward to wearing normal clothes again. I've still got some work to do to get back to where I want to be, it's only been 3 weeks after all, but I'm already thinking of what I want to wear in the coming months. It has to be casual and something I can still nurse in. One of the pieces I'm wanting is the perfect oversized, slouchy sweatshirt. Above are a few I've been looking at.
H&M black sweatshirt | Alexander Wang metallic | Monki white Yoshi sweat | Zara marble sweater | WEEKDAY light orange Formiga solid
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I bought two of the H&M sweatshirts (wearing one right now) and they're perfect. I plan on buying a third one size larger for comfort and nursing too :)ReplyDelete
There's a beautiful white jumper in Zara at the moment on sale (I can't see it online) that is amazingly versatile, and I have been wearing all over the place. And by all over the place, I mean in the freezing cold where I work (we aren't allowed heating, lest it warp the art collection). Somehow they keep the warmth in just right!ReplyDelete
I love that Monki sweater, bought it about a month ago. The fit is great, a bit oversized just how I like it :)ReplyDelete
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CoolFish owner Tom Schaudel sells the Syosset restaurant
Chef-restaurateur Tom Schaudel, who launched CoolFish in Syosset back in 2000, just sold the New American seafood restaurant to the Singh Hospitality Group. Schaudel said he will continue to be involved as a consultant and that the chef will continue to be Lenny Campanelli, who received a three-star review from Newsday's Peter Gianotti in February of 2012.
Campanelli's rendition of Schaudel's cornmeal-crusted fried oysters and cinnamon-chipotle-marinated double-cut pork chop were singled out for praise in the review and remain on the menu. They're joined by Campanelli's own specials like butter poached lobster and pan-roasted soft shell crabs. A signature Schaudel item remains the chocolate bag dessert.
Meanwhile, Schaudel said, he has plans for sprucing up the place. So, why did he sell it? "It was just time," Schaudel said. "I'm trying to gravitate more toward the East End [where he owns A Mano in Mattituck and A Lure in Southold] and I'm concentrating on Jewel [in Melville] and other projects."
Among those projects is the reinvention of several other Singh properties, like Christiano's in Syosset and Upstairs at the Mansion, the restaurant at the Woodlands Mansion at the Oyster Bay Golf Club. Schaudel is also working on remodeling the former Bethpage Townhouse Diner, another Singh holding.
CoolFish is at 6800 Jericho Tpke., Syosset, 516-921-3250.


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This area deals with accessibility standard switches and compatible gaming equipment. Click on the images below for more details on each controller and from where you can purchase these from.
Please feel free to e-mail for help on anything that is unclear, or to share new information.
From OneSwitch (UK).
Small boxed arcade push-buttons for switch use.
From OneSwitch (UK), Atec and MarbleSoft-Simtech (USA)
From OneSwitch.org.uk
Battery or USB powered latching box for accessibility switches.
From OneSwitch.org.uk
Use sound or a light puff of air to act as a switch. Adjustable sensitivity. Use the in-built mic or use a PC (3.5mm plug) standard one. Latch, pulse and momentary settings.
From Ablenet (USA)
Zero pressure switch. Move within the 10mm range of the Candy Corn sensor switch to trigger it.
There are a mind boggling array of accessibility switches, sensors available. I recommend 3.5mm plug switches for general use.
Switch suppliers include: OneSwitch.org.uk (see below), Dad in a Shed (UK), Inclusive Technology (UK), Pretorian (UK), Smile Smart Tech (UK - and supply Softytop covers), War Fighter Engaged (USA) and Able-Net (USA). See more below.
From Origin Instruments (USA)
Sip (and) puff switches allow users to take control over two (or more) separate controls.
A range of virtual switches can take advantage of computer technology.
Camera switches: Map out an area in space, and if something passes through it or moves it, it triggers a switch event, such as a left-click.
Dwell switches: Hover over an area with a mouse pointer for a pre-set legth of time to click, or bring up a contextual menu.
Electromyography muscle switches.
From: Emego (UK) and Control Bionics (North America)
Originally designed for skydiving photography, this switch will need to be carefully rewired to a 3.5mm jack plug. It also requires a strong bite which may become tiring.
From: Music Tablet Store (Europe), Conceptus Camera Switches (France, Germany, USA), AirTurn (USA), Glassouse (China)
"Eye Blink Sensor" from: Enabling Devices (USA), "tash Scatir Switch Deluxe" from various (Australia, UK and many others) and "Fibre Optic Blink Switch" from Special Needs Computers (Canada).
Second hand you may be lucky enough to find a Toby Churchill Eye Blink switch.
Originally designed for skydiving photography, this switch 'should' work as a standard accessibility switch using a 3.5mm plug to 2.5mm socket adapter.
From: Conceptus Camera Switches (France, Germany, USA)
There are a number of assistive switching modules (aka "action modifiers") available for making switch use a little easier.
Try: Technical Solutions (AUS) or AbleNet (USA)
Off the shelf soutions for mounting switches into the ideal position.
OneSwitch.org.uk (D.I.Y. Guide)
D.I.Y. guides to build your own accessibility switches.


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Employee referral program software provider Zao, pulled together some powerful statistics in their infographic, "How to Implement an Employee Referral Program". They found that:
Employers know just how beneficial a strong employee referral program can be, but so many of them are disjointed, across multiple departments and don't really have a strategy in place. Here are a few helpful dos and don'ts for your employee referral program.
Your quality referrers are saving the organization and you in several different areas of resources. A great referral can make a huge difference in the hiring process, and that referrer should feel the value of their contribution. Andrew Greenberg wrote a great post on expert advice for effective employee referral programs in the Recruiting Division blog. Greenberg defines several options recruiters can take to step up their rewards in order to improve their referral program effectiveness. Here are a few of those tips:
Broaden your referral program reach to include retired employees, friends and family of current or retired employees or even vendors. Anyone who has a feel for the culture and values of the company, and is invested in the organization's success would be a great candidate for a non-employee referral program. HR thought leader and frequent ERE contributor, Dr. John Sullivan said:"An FOF (Friend of the Firm) program will dramatically expand the number of individuals who are acting as 24/7 talent scouts for your firm. This increased number of talent scouts is especially important for startups and small firms that simply don't have very many employees to look for or vet referral."
Quality referrals are so valuable to the company, so it is vital to ensure that they keep coming in. Referrals should be ushered to the front of the line, they should be contacted immediately, interviewed as quickly as possible and followed-up with in a timely manner. Additionally, the referrer should be kept in the loop and made aware of the special treatment that the referral is receiving. A strong referral program will reap amazing benefits –don't be skimpy with the thanks to those who have supported you and the organization. Be sure to use your ATS to automate some of these processes to ensure promptness in providing responses.
People appreciate simple processes. Your referrers are far more likely to participate in a program that makes submitting a referral quick and easy. An employee referral portal is the ideal way to get the program organized, make it appealing to referrers and create a seamless process. A referral portal will also provide the referrer with all the information they need in one spot to help ensure that they are making quality referrals and inform them of the process. Some Applicant Tracking Solutions allow for unlimited users, which can provide employees with access to submit their own referrals. This ease of use encourages employee participation in referral programs.
So, this might sounds like an EEOC nightmare at first, but I'm talking about the referrers. Some referrers will bring you stellar, quality leads more often than others, and they will need special treatment if you expect them to continue supporting your efforts.
Aside from rewards, these valued referrers should receive timely communication, they should know that the candidate they referred will have a great experience with the company, and their value should be strongly reflected in all correspondence. Additionally, those employees who have established a poor standing in the referral program should have their referral privileges revoked, and it should be clearly communicated why.
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Very good. Another "don't": Don't "nickle and dime" your rewards: if you'd pay an agency 20% to fill a position, how about 5-7% as an ER reward?


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Littlenars' Perks of being a distance learner at UP Open University
If you are a follower of this blog, it's not new to you that I have been studying my masters (Master of Arts in Nursing) at University of the Philippines Open University and I am now on (hopefully) my last year as a distance education learner.
I have been a distance learner for 3 years now and thus, I am making this blog post to encourage you with all its benefits.
5. No time pressure (unless you want to put pressure on yourself) – it's not that UP Open University wants you to be a delinquent student, but rather it lets you study "at your own phase". It let's you focus on your "busy-slash-hectic" job schedules as it was really designed for. It gives you 7 years to finish your desired degrees with proper filing for a 'leave of absence' status. It has a structured/suggested time frame and it is up to you as to how you will push through with it.
P.S this is yet another GREAT slash VALID reason to use internet more and spend quality time with your beloved gadgets 🙂
4. No "dreaded" reportings (as what other masters program does) – you only have to attend Skype or YM chat sessions. Lucky if your professors wanted or scheduled a real "face-to-face" discussion. Yes, that perks relieves the shyness in me. This depends on you degree/course, as for the Master of Arts in Nursing students, we have a 3 to 4-day duty at UP- Philippine General Hospital as a final requirement in our major subject at the end of the semester. (P.S I really really really hate reportings!)
3. No toxic transactions– meaning, you don't have to go to school just to have a transaction. We have an online enrollment system, an online forum-slash-classroom called "MyPortal" or "Moodle" exclusively for students and faculty. If you have any concerns, you just have to email the person in charge. Also, I would like to specify in here, how I submit my homeworks (some professors want a hard copy of assignments but usually, we just submit online too)… I have it delievered to my learning center via LBC. Though I just live within Manila. Yes, I don't want to tire myself too much. Lol.
2. Classmates all over the world – Being an online (distance education) student, I have a lot of "off-shore" classmates, most of them OFWs in different countries. I was able to learn from their experiences. I gained friends too and have seen them during end of semester clinical duty. UP Open University enables you to enroll wherever you are, as long as you have an internet access to communicate with them. This is great for those who wanted to go back to studying despite of them not being in our country or for those planning to go abroad and wants to continue finishing the degree abroad. Some programs in other schools doesn't allow it.
1. Independence – Look where it got Littlenars? It's not about bragging but I just couldn't believe that I have finished all my academic subjects for this degree without realizing the time that has passed. It does interrupt with work but not most of the time. I was enjoying, indeed. I developed independence as I do my assignments and finish those thick modules. It was hard to balance your time but I was able to develop self-discipline. You cannot finish this degree without being independent in learning every knowledge, skills and attitude. You would just tell yourself "Did I just do that?", with a smile on your face.
Additional perks: You got all your time after work or during your off/rest days to sit back, relax, have a date and what not. Experience Life-Work-Balance.


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2010 Best Books of Indiana - Fiction
Winner to be announced on Friday, October 15, 2010
Jamie Carie, Wind Dancer
Carie captures a beautiful love story, with enduring characters and a strong plot entwined among the American Revolution frontier. Isabelle Renoir, a free spirit who loves dancing in the ethereal moonlight, and mysterious, rugged Samuel Holt, are captured by Indians, forcing them to join together to fight deep spiritual forces. Their rugged survival instincts combine to aid them in their quest to conquer their rugged existence. The Midwest setting, complete with actual familiar towns, makes this a nostalgic romance well worth the read.
Melanie Dobson, Love finds you in Liberty Indiana
Dobson tells an engrossing story, which keeps the reader turning the pages though plot twists, vivid characterizations and nostalgic descriptions of 19th century Indiana. The book details the story of several stops on the Underground Railroad, Quaker abolitionists and the slaves who were helped to reach Canada and freedom, concentrating on a sincere, strong and independent Quaker woman. The research strengthens the story of community conflict and personal redemption.
Larry D. Sweazy, The Rattlesnake Season
Sweazy immerses readers in the adventures of Josiah Wolfe, a former Texas Ranger who is lured back to his previous lifestyle after the deaths of his wife and daughters. This carefully crafted and perfectly paced novel hooks readers with Wolfe's dramatic personal conflict: an old friend and comrade is now an outlaw whom Wolfe must bring to justice. Excellent historical details and rich characterization of Wolfe's struggle to fulfill his duty make The Rattlesnake Season an excellent start to a new Western series.


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I rarely sit down to improv piece, but I always thoroughly enjoy it when I finally do. It's such a liberating process. And so perfect for summer where you can just put down and pick up again without having to remember where I was or precisely what size pieces I need to cut.
Speaking of improv, I've found a great way to keep the kids entertained this summer. The answer is: duct tape. We've bought multiple colorful rolls at WalMart, including camouflage and leopard prints (which sadly were all used up by the time this picture was taken.) Most of the time they are creating stuff on their own, which has bought me some additional moments of snatched sewing time. But then every once in a while I have moments that worry me a little like finding make-shift Quidditch hoops taped in front the large mirror in the front room or hearing "Let's go outside and catch bees. With duct tape…"


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Sometimes it seems that keeping healthy involves giving up many of the things you love. Many folks prefer high-fat, high-sugar foods to vegetables, red meat to fish, French fries to brown rice, etc. But, it has become increasingly clear that chocolate, one of the true comfort foods that many people love, is not only good to eat but good for you as well.
Cacao has been cultivated and delighting taste buds for almost 2000 years, but only recently has it been the subject of formal scientific investigation. More than 450 articles have appeared in the medical literature concerning the health effects of chocolate, and the consensus is that chocolate is the new health food! However, before you run out and stock up on chocolate bars from the grocery store, there are a few simple things you need to know.
There are three main types of chocolate; white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, and it appears that greater health benefits come from consuming dark chocolate than the other varieties.
Research has centered on two main types of ingredients found in cacao and chocolate: stearic acid and bioflavonoids. Stearic acid is a saturated fat, meaning it is solid at room temperature. Since dietary saturated fats tend to raise both total cholesterol and harmful LDL cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, health authorities such as the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health recommend that people limit their consumption of saturated fat to less than 6 – 10 percent of daily calories. Stearic acid is the most common type of fat found in chocolate, yet studies have shown that it is unlike most other types of saturated fat and does not raise either total or LDL cholesterol levels. It also changes the platelets in the blood stream and reduced the risk of blood clots.
Bioflavinoids are dietary antioxidants. Many of the mainstays of a healthy diet such as fresh fruits and vegetables, green tea, and red wine are rich in bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoid intake has been found to lower the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Dark chocolate contains more bioflavonoids than green tea, apples, onions and red wine. Dark chocolate also has two and half times more bioflavonoid content and much less sugar than either milk chocolate or white chocolate, which is why it is the preferred variety.
Silent inflammation is currently regarded as the common pathway leading to numerous diseases such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Inflammation in the body is measured with a blood test known as the C reactive protein (CRP) and studies have shown that consumption of dark chocolate significantly lowers CRP levels.
You should buy dark chocolate bars that contain at least 70 percent cocoa content. As an example, the three ounce (90 gram) bars of dark chocolate that I buy at the local health food store are divided into 18 small squares. The bars contain 77 percent cocoa content and I typically eat two small squares about five times a week. These two squares contain 2.67 grams of saturated fat, about 15 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA).
Enjoy dark chocolate several times a week for a tasty and healthy addition to your personal longevity program.
Happy anti-aging!
Terry Grossman, M.D.
For more information about longevity medicine visit Dr. Grossman's Web site
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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2 years ago I started a project (called "Netzke") that allows writing Ext JS and Ruby on Rails web apps in a component-oriented way, which gives some very strong advantages, especially for complex projects. When Sencha Touch was out, I realized that its architecture is very similar to that of Ext JS, which meant it'd be rather simple for Netzke to support Sencha Touch as well. Yesterday I published a tutorial showing how to make a simple data-driven Sencha Touch / Ruby on Rails component. If Ruby on Rails is something that at least wakes your curiosity, here's the tutorial.
Let me know what you think!
P.S.: Before you think it's "just a Ruby wrapper" for Sencha Touch, please, read the front page of the project website - hope, you'll see it's so much more In fact, it may be the only existing component framework for Rails, with Sencha libraries used as front-end.


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International Division FAQ
Below you will find some frequently asked questions and answers that will help you learn more about the International Division.
The United States has no centralized authority exercising single national control over post-secondary educational institutions. To ensure a basic level of quality, the practice of accreditation arose in the United States as a means of conducting a non-governmental, peer evaluation of educational institutions and programs.
Private educational associations of regional or national scope have adopted criteria reflecting the qualities of a sound educational program. These educational associations have developed procedures for evaluating institutions or programs to determine whether or not they are operating at basic levels of quality.
The U.S. Department of Education does not accredit educational institutions and/or programs. However, the Secretary of Education is required by law to publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies, as well as maintain a database of accredited universities.
Accreditation is a process of quality assurance and review in which institutions participate, generally on a voluntary basis. Accrediting associations are most often groups of like institutions whose purpose is to establish standards by which appropriate practice can be judged.
Accreditation is a symbol of the quality of an institution's educational programs. It indicates both an institution's compliance with the standards held by accrediting bodies and the reasonable grounds for believing it will continue to meet them.
Regional accreditation is an institutional-level accreditation status granted by one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies. According to The Higher Learning Commission, this type of accreditation evaluates the institution as a whole, assessing "formal educational activity." It also evaluates governance and administration, financial stability, admissions and student personnel services, institutional resources, student academic achievement, institutional effectiveness and relationships with constituencies inside and outside the institution.
Generally, regional accrediting bodies grant accreditation to an institution as a whole regardless of where it may operate, even locations that fall outside of a regional body's geographic scope. Additionally, the six regional accrediting bodies recognize each other's accreditations.
The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accredited post-secondary institutions and programs. To verify University of Phoenix accreditation please visit: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). University of Phoenix was granted initial accreditation in 1978 and the accreditation was reaffirmed in 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2013.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (http://hlcommission.org). Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor. University of Phoenix obtained its most recent 10-year Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2012–13. A comprehensive evaluation is scheduled for 2016–17, and the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation is scheduled for 2022–23. For more information about University of Phoenix accreditations and licensures, please visit http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html.
Individual programs are also accredited by relevant specialized accrediting organizations in the United States.
Business accreditation
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting, Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Management programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
For additional information, visit acbsp.org.
Nursing accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Teacher education accreditation
The Master of Arts in Education program, with options in Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Teacher Education, has been approved for initial accreditation by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2013. For additional information, visit teac.org.
Counseling accreditation
The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., campuses) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (Salt Lake City, Utah locations) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
For additional information, visit cacrep.org.
A U.S. private university education is expensive. Through University of Phoenix, you can achieve your dream of a U.S. degree completely online without incurring the expense of room and board, travel and lost wages and salaries. When you factor in the value of your time, our online program becomes an even better return on investment.
University of Phoenix accepts transfer course work or "credits" from recognized post-secondary institutions from all over the world. For more details, please consult with your admissions representative regarding the transfer policy. Undergraduate students also have the option of earning "credits" through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). With PLA, undergraduate students can earn credits for professional or language training or certification. These "credits" may be directly applied to the general education requirements of your degree, not the core program.
By creating a portfolio and submitting it to the Prior Learning Assessment center , you will have the opportunity to have your prior work experience assessed for credit.
Our faculty have advanced academic degrees at the master's or doctoral levels. They also work in the fields they teach, representing some of the best management minds in the United States today.
When they are not teaching classes, our instructors are executives, supervisors, managers, business owners and professionals. They know what it takes to manage a staff, manufacture a product, market a company, achieve organizational objectives and make a profit.
At University of Phoenix, our instructors do more than just guide you through the curriculum. They also share the type of practical experience that can give you a competitive edge.
You can complete your undergraduate degree in approximately four years or a shorter time frame depending on the number of previously earned and applicable credits. You can generally earn your graduate degree within 18-24 months.
Your admissions representative will be able to offer you a more accurate evaluation of the time you will need to complete your degree.
University of Phoenix offers continuous enrollment letting you register more frequently throughout the year. This flexibility allows for custom scheduling.
Students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs can complete approximately eight to 10 courses per year (max of 39 credits per 12-month period). Master's students can complete approximately seven to nine courses per year (max of 33 credits per 12-month period).
Yes, it is possible to take breaks between your courses. You must consult with your academic advisor to do so.
Holiday break—All students have a December holiday break built into their course schedules. Typically, the break will last two weeks, depending on your program. Please ensure you review your schedule on your student website.
Students access their required course material online. This is an effective way of accessing study materials that are required for each course. Your resource fee will vary from undergraduate to graduate coursework. Please consult your representative for specific cost.
Each course varies as to the length of time you will spend studying, logging into the online library for research and preparing your assignments. Bachelor's degree students can expect to spend about 15-20 hours each week in class, working on learning team assignments and on individual assignments. Master's degree students should expect to spend an average of about 20-25 hours per week on their coursework.


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Crown Bar
Loosely inspired by the Crown Bar in Belfast Northern Ireland, Tacoma's Crown Bar is a vibrant neighborhood icon along 6th Avenue that offers a comfortable venue to meet, unwind, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Chef Charlie McManus takes pride in his initiative to work with local farmers in order to provide an eclectic menu that's likely to have something for everyone. Menu highlights include international fare such as currywurst, kebobs, chicken tikka and cajun shrimp as well as classic entrees such as Cougar Gold macaroni and cheese, buttermilk fried chicken, and the all-American hamburger with fries, featuring beef from Thundering Hooves organic cattle ranch in Walla Walla.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Monday, June 05, 2006
A Calling Card for All the World To See
Imagine a story of a young girl who came to the city to make it big as an illustrator. What if she got a job as an assistant art director at a major national network? And what if, one day, she met a man who had the same job at another national network? What if they liked each other, and each other's work ( which was uncannily similar in style ) and what if they fell in love and decided to marry, and move to the country, and raise a family, and work together - even on each other's assignments - so that their lives became connected in every way, in a perfect union of hearts and minds. Wouldn't that make a great and romantic story?
Well there is such a story. Its a true story - the story of Naiad and Walter Einsel, and thanks to Naiad's generosity in sharing her story with me, I'm able to now share it with you:
Naiad was born in Philadelphia, but grew up in a tiny town called Ocean Gate. In the one room schoolhouse of her childhood she copied pictures from children's books. When she brought these drawings home, her parents praised her and told her she would be an artist when she grew up. And they were right.
Her childhood love of comic strips like Popeye and Terry & the Pirates lead to her teenage interest in the work of Al Parker and Jon Whitcomb and that lead to Pratt, where Naiad majored in Illustration. "I was exposed to a whole new world of art from Indian Miniatures, The Renaissance, Cubism along with perspective, anatomy & basic drawing. I was definitely planning to become an illustrator," she says.
She might have followed in the footsteps of the realistic illustrators of the day but "[in] my last year at Pratt... I discovered illustrators in Seventeen Magazine such as Jan Balet, Jerome Snyder, Ben Stahl & Saul Steinberg in the New Yorker. Even shortly before that I was very influenced by primitive art such as Egyptian, Indian Miniatures [as mentioned before] & especially early American folk Art."
So it was that Naiad began to develop the illustration style that would eventually lead to her first job: "After graduating from Pratt [in 1947] I showed my portfolio to Frank Lavaty , an agent. He told me that Ralph Daddio, the art director at Seventeen Magazine, was looking for an assistant in the promotion department. I called him & showed him my portfolio & got the job...$45 a week. My work on staff began to be seen by advertisers who called me & I started to freelance nights & weekends. After a year I got bored there & heard about a job as an assistant to Paul Rand [my hero art director] at the Weintraub Agency. I was interviewed & hired & learned a lot about graphic design there although Paul was a very difficult boss. We did become friends though. After about 3 years I wanted to move on. I had been doing a lot of freelance for CBS & heard of an opening there & was hired. Again, people called me when they saw my work & I was kept very busy. I had regular assignments from the N.Y. Times which was like publishing a calling card for all the world to see."
For a young illustrator in the ultra-competitive world of commercial art in New York City in the early 50's, Naiad had certainly seen her share of good fortune. But more importantly, she had known to answer when opportunity knocked. Well another knock was about to come, and this time when Naiad answered, she would find Walter, portfolio in hand, standing there.
*These images are from a tiny accordion-fold self-promo booklet from the early 50's. You can find them (plus many more) at a much larger size in my Naiad & Walter Einsel Flickr set.
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Beautiful illustrations! Just the inspirational *kick* I needed on a Monday morning. :) I look forward to hearing the rest of this story!ReplyDelete
Thank you chrissie a! I know Naiad will be very happy to read your comment. :-)ReplyDelete
What timing! A long time fan as well as someone much inspired by Ms. Einsels humorous yet sophisticated illustrations, glad to have joined your "Today's Inspiration" email list just as you kicked off a week of showcasing her wonderful work.ReplyDelete
Many thanks----Zach
Not only is the art inspiring, but so is the story of thier relationship. Will you get into the valentines they made for each other?ReplyDelete
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Every year around the 1st of July, an important holiday struggles for press amidst all the heavy drinking. This year and for as long as I can remember, Canada Day has been 1 July. Well, it is time to break out the firecrackers and Alexander Keith's, Moosehead and for the soft, Molson Canadian Lager. For the expats, download some Red Green Show, Little Mosque on the Prairie or relive the Billy Bob CBC interview for a good ol' Canadian refresher course.
If you are not familiar, Canada is a country that sits just above the USA, in between Russia, Santa's home, and wreckage of the Titanic. We are proud of our land, some of our musicians, most of our actors and nearly none of our politicians. If you are planning to visit, you may want to brush up on our two official languages: Canadian and Quebecan – both dialects grown far from their mother countries across the Atlantic and smoothly accented by salmon and poutine.


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One of the best ways to grow is by hearing critiques about yourself from peers and mentors in relationships you trust. But not all criticism is constructive, and even when it is, it can still be hard to receive.
How you do you know which criticism should be taken to heart and which should be dismissed? And how do you respond to each in a way that promotes growth?
I think there are three things to remember when it comes to dealing with criticism in your life.
First, all criticism is not created equal. Some criticism is meant to hurt you more than it is meant to help you. One way to distinguish between good criticism and bad criticism is to ask yourself: Does the person offering the criticism have the context of relationship with you? If someone doesn't know me, chances are the criticism they offer is based on misunderstanding.
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If I don't have a foundation of friendship with a person, it's unlikely I will take their all of their criticism to heart.
Another question I ask myself is: Does this person have the expertise to offer criticism in this area? I might not have a strong relationship with a real-estate agent, for example, but if he or she shares advice or criticism about my real-estate decisions, I will likely consider them carefully. I might not take every critique this person gives me, but it certainly helps me know how much weight to give it.
Thinking about the source of the critique—both the expertise and relationship of the giver—helps me know if and how I should receive it.
Second, you can learn a lot by listening. Whenever I'm critiqued, especially if it's by someone I care about or respect, I try to hear the concern all the way to the end. When they are done explaining, I ask more questions to make sure I understand what they are saying. I even repeat it back to them to make sure I'm interpreting it correctly.
If the person is someone I trust because of the context of relationship or because of their expertise in a specific area, I want to know all the details of their critique so I can understand how to make the specific changes I need to make.
If I don't have a foundation of trust with the person, hearing their critique all the way to the end gives me valuable information about them and about what they are thinking.
Finally, don't always take criticism personally. Whenever I'm receiving criticism and start to feel insecure, I remind myself my identity is not built on what others think about me. Also, my identity is not built on what I am able (or not able) to do. I am not the sum of my abilities or inabilities.
My identity is found in Christ.
When I can keep this in mind as I receive the criticism, it keeps me from feeling defensive and allows me to take the criticism and use it to make myself better.
Do you have a hard time receiving criticism? What helps you make the most of it?
With over a dozen years of local church ministry Justin Lathrop has spent the last several years starting businesses and ministries that partner with pastors and churches to advance the kmingdom. He is the founder of Helpstaff.me (now Vanderbloemen Search), Oaks School of Leadership, and MinistryCoach.tv, all while staying involved in the local church. Justin serves as a consultant in the area of strategic relations predominantly working with the Assemblies of God, helping to build bridges with people and ministries to more effectively reach more people. His blog can be found at justinlathrop.com.
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