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Located in the heart of Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, Zalora is a clothing store that offers exclusive apparel to ladies and gentlemen who value style, comfort, and flexibility. It is located in the Southgate Commercial Centre, Jalan Dua off Jalan Chan Sow Lin. Zalora was founded in 2012 and has established subsidiaries in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Its founders are Christopher Strauch, Hadi Wenas, Harry Markl, Magnus Grimeland, Peter Kopitz, and Steffan Bruun. Though Zalora does not deliver internationally, persons within the aforementioned countries can make their purchase and delivery arranged. Managed by Giulio Xiloyannis, Zalora is aimed at becoming the leading fashion outlet in the entire Asia Region. It has so far achieved its mandate by becoming one of the fastest growing shopping outlets in Asia.
Zalora was created as part of the Global Fashion Group, which was established in 2011 with the aim of aiding emerging fashion companies. Zalora has since gained a wide customer base through the provision of unique products from more than 500 brands.
What will you find in Zalora?
By offering a mixture of sophisticated and trendy men and women clothing, jewelry, accessories, handbags and purses, shoes, watches, modest wear, and so on, Zalora has become a one-stop-shop for everything fashion related. It has become a bespoke and experiential boutique with exceptional international and local designs.
They pride themselves in offering the most current and interesting collections from a mixture of established and emerging brands. Some of the prominent brands at Zalora include:
- Adidas
- Aldo
- Jaxon
- Jovian
- Lubna
- Mango
- New Balance
- Nose
- Ray-Ban
- Reebok
- Rubi
- Something Borrowed
- Timberland
- Topman
- TOPZalora
- VANS Velvet
- Zalora
- 24:01
- Casio
- Converse
- Daniel Wellington
- Dorothy Perkins
- Nike
- Vinci
Opening a Zalora customer account
This can be done either by signing up through Facebook or entering your details manually. Such details will include; your email address, gender, birthday, and password. Signing up to a Zalora account enables you to access their e-commerce website at the comfort of whichever place you are. This implies fewer expenses in traveling and shopping related expenses. Besides, you will not have to end up purchasing something you do not need due to the sellers' persuasive skills. An online account gives you the liberty of choosing just what you need. You can conveniently place an order without having to visit the physical store. You are guaranteed cheaper deals as you will get notified of any coupons or discounts. There is a wider selection of sizes, colors, and trends from the online account created.
Opening a Zalora account also allows you to accumulate point every time you shop. This can then be used for future purchases. A Zalora account will also enable you to track your order once you place it.
Zalora's mobile app
This being a mobile age, Zalora has developed a responsive mobile app for an outstanding customer experience. Through the app, you can be notified of upcoming promotions, discounts, coupons and other special offers. The mobile app guarantees you a faster shopping experience as opposed to browsing through the website. You can browse through our products both offline and online.
Once you download the app from either iTunes or Google Play, you qualify for a first App purchase if you use the ZL15APP code. You also get such perks as free delivery if you spend over P995 and the 30 days free return.
Access to products from over 500 brands will be on the palm of your hand once you download the Zalora mobile app.
The purchasing and shipping process
First timers are unlikely to be familiar with the process of placing an order on Zalora. Here's what you need to do:-
- Browse through the site to find exactly what you want. Once you do, select your preferred size. There are the US, UK, and EU sizing options.
- Click on add to bag. Should you be in need of multiple items, continue shopping and adding to bag until you are done.
- Click on the bag icon that is on your top right corner and 'Checkout'. Clicking on this will prompt you to fill in your billing and shipping address as well as your preferred mode of payment. If you do not want to register an account, you can use the Guest Checkout option. Your order confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide; ensure that it is valid and operational.
- Review the information you have provided before clicking on the 'Order Now' button. This is advisable if you've shopped at Zalora previously as the site automatically saves data from your previous transaction. At this point, you can enter a promo code or the loyalty number if you have either.
- A confirmation email with all details pertaining to the order will be sent to your email address.
Zalora offers various payment options to cover their wide range of customers. These include:-
- PayPal
- Credit and Debit cards, both local and international Visa credit and debit cards, as well as Mastercard
- Wallet credit or E-gift card – as earlier said, once you open an account with Zalora you accumulate credits with each purchase you make. These can then be used to pay for your purchases.
- The Cash on Delivery option is available for persons within certain postal codes. Through this payment option, orders can be processed faster as they do not need to countercheck the transactions and debit or credit card details.
Zalora's Shipping and delivery options
Once you have placed your order, goods can be shipped to you through GDEX, TA-Q-Bin, & Ninja Van. Other delivery services for our loyal customers include; Infinite & Big Loyalty.
The delivery times will be dependent on where the item you've bought is sourced from. The fastest delivery option is the Express Delivery for all Zalora items. At a minor fee of $8.90, you can get your orders delivered the next day if you place them before 8 pm with the Express Delivery option. However, this option is not available on weekends, public holidays and for those who prefer to handpick their orders from self-pickup stations.
The longest it can take for your order to be delivered is 14 days if your purchase comprises of items from international brands or boutiques.
Tracking of your Zalora order can be done either on the mobile App or from the website, but you need to first create an account. Once the Order shipped email has been sent to you, go to your account and click on Order Details. This should contain information such as your tracking number. Click on Track Package and enter the tracking number to know of your package's whereabouts.
If you prefer to pick-up your order yourself, you can specify this on the checkout page. This is ideal for shoppers on the go, as they can pick-up their stuff at their destination. By keying in your preferred pick-up location or postal address, you will be advised on the nearest and most convenient POPStation. Note that this option is only available for prepaid orders. You will get notified via text message and email once your order arrives. Keep in mind that uncollected orders are returned to the Zalora warehouse after 5 working days.
Delivery incentives
For orders exceeding a certain amount, you are awarded a free delivery incentive. Should you find that your order did not exactly meet your expectations, Zalora offers you an opportunity to return it for free within 30 days of receiving it. Moreover, you could return it for something else or get your cash refunded. Once the item is received in the Zolara warehouse, it goes through a quality check test after which a return or exchange can be arranged within the next 2 days. The delivery lead time is as previously listed for your prior order. Refunds take between 3 to 5 working days depending on the mode of payment you had used. Zalora keeps you informed through email in every process taken regarding your order.
At times, you may discover that you have placed the order but with an incorrect shipping address. Should this be the case, contact the customer care representatives through the number given at the bottom within the hour. Should it be way past the time you place your order, chances are that it has already been dispatched. Make sure you edit your delivery address to avoid inconveniences in the future.
Zalora promotional discounts and other activities
Black Friday is one of the major sales the world over. Zalora marks this by offering the best discounts in Zalora supplied items as well as items from other notable brands. Black Friday offers an opportunity for every shopper to benefit from massive discounts on almost every item. This year begins with Zalora offering a Black Friday and Cyber Monday preview sale, where buyers get 20% off after they order 2 items. With given promo codes, shoppers will get extra discounts ranging from 20% to 35%.
Other discounts include Payday Rewards with no minimum spend are also offered on certain items on every end of each month when shoppers use the code 'PAY30'. Discounts of up to 40% are offered on minimum amounts spent from time to time. Be on the lookout for these super deals that will enable you to rejuvenate your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Should you be unable to use a certain voucher and coupon codes, check to see if it meets the following requirements:-
- Its validity period is not yet expired. Should it have been sent to you via email, check the email contents to establish whether it is still valid. A physical voucher has its validity period printed at the back.
- Check to see that the item you are buying is not non-voucher applicable
- Find out if the voucher was only valid for a first time purchase
- Items already discounted do not qualify for voucher discounts
- Check to see that your order meets the minimum spend
Zalora sponsored festivals and other events
Zalora has been a major player in parties and festivities. Case in point is the Future Music Festival Asia that was held back in 2014, in which Zalora was the merchandise sponsor. They provided exclusive nature-inspired clothing to FMFA.
In 2017, Zalora Philippines hosted the Plus Six Three Festival which was part of the Sinolug Festival that is held each January in Cebu City. The Plus Six Three Festival was a 2-day music and arts event that attracted at least 8,000 attendees.
Zalora also runs contests such as the Make Me A Zalora Model (MMAZM) across the 6 countries it has established its branches. During the MMAZM contest, 2 finalists won themselves a chance to be the face of Zalora in 2018 and are based in their headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
Zolara was voted as the Favorite Online Shopping Destination as well as nominated for the Drapers Awards.
Still need certain issues to be clarified?
Zolara has an exceptional customer service team that is willing and ready to help you with any issues. Click on the 'Message Us' icon on their Contact Us page, and get your query answered within the next 24 hours. The customer service team is available to answer your queries from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm from Monday to Friday, and 09:00 am to 05:00 pm on Saturdays, and you can call them through the customer service number 03 2035 6622. You can also send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Zalora also recognizes the effectiveness of using social media. You can connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, Line, WeChat, Thread, and LinkedIn.
Being one of Asia's leading boutiques, we can only expect them to extend their coverage by shipping products internationally. The online e-commerce shop continues to receive tremendous acclaim due to the unique shopping experience afforded to its customers. The myriad of options in brands and products has also seen Zalora become a leading player in the Asian fashion industry. By tailoring and fine-tuning all their processes to be customer-centered, they have won over a wide customer base in the countries they operate. The innumerable positive customer reviews tell it all.
Zalora, just like last year, will be participating in the Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Monday 2019 sales this month. Make sure to check regularly for new deals related to both events!


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General Assembly Committee on Information – 34th session
English: http://www.un.org/en/ga/coi/
French: http://www.un.org/fr/ga/coi/
Spanish: http://www.un.org/es/ga/coi/
The Committee on Information is responsible for overseeing the work of the Department of Public Information and for providing it guidance on policies, programmes and activities of the Department. Its Chairman, Mr. Eduardo Ulibarri of Costa Rica, will preside over the 34th Session (23 April - 4 May 2012) and its general debate scheduled (23 - 25 April 2012).
Policy guidelines for the development and promotion of open access (UNESCO)
UNESCO issued this publication to demystify the concept of Open Access (OA) and to provide concrete steps on putting relevant policies in place. Building capacities in Member States for Open Access is a necessary but not sufficient condition for promotion of the concept. Creating an enabling policy environment for OA is therefore a priority.
This publication will serve the needs of OA policy development at the government, institutional and funding agency level. The overall objective of the Policy Guidelines is to promote Open Access in Member States by facilitating understanding of all relevant issues related to Open Access. The guidelines are not prescriptive in nature, but are suggestive to facilitate knowledge-based decision-making to adopt OA policies and strengthen national research systems.
Security Council - The Situation in the Middle East: Syria
(UN Pulse, 23 April 2012)
Further UN Pulse entries on Syria: http://un-library.tumblr.com/search/syria
The Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity (UNESCO)
Over the last decade, more than 500 journalists and media workers have been killed worldwide, with many more wounded or threatened while carrying out their professional responsibilities. In 2011 alone, 62 journalists were killed.
Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolution 1540 (2004) – redesigned website
English: http://www.un.org/en/sc/1540/
French: http://www.un.org/fr/sc/1540/
Spanish: http://www.un.org/es/sc/1540/
On 28 April 2004, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1540 (2004) under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter which affirms that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery constitutes a threat to international peace and security.
In 2011, the Security Council requested the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) to continue to institute transparency measures and activities, including by making the fullest possible use of its website. The upgraded website offers new elements to render it more user-friendly, informative and interactive. The content of the site is now organized according to the four main areas of the 1540 Committee's work: implementation; assistance; cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations; and transparency and outreach. Multimedia resources will allow users to find a variety of sources for information on the work and activities of the 1540 Committee. Users now have the option of receiving real-time information on new website content.
United Nations actions to address the threat and impact of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA)
This is fact sheet, prepared on 5 April 2012 by the UN's Integrated Task Force (ITF) on the LRA, chaired by the Department of Political Affairs, and it describes the work of the United Nations to address this threat from multiple angles, including the political, peacekeeping, human rights, humanitarian and development fronts.
United Nations Peacekeeping Operations – Fact Sheet: 31 March 2012 (DPI/1634/Rev.131, April 2012)
English: http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/resources/statistics/factsheet.shtml
French: http://www.un.org/fr/peacekeeping/resources/statistics/factsheet.shtml
United Nations Political and Peacebuilding Missions – Fact Sheet: 31 March 2012 (DPI/2166/Rev.105, April 2012)
English: http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/documents//ppbm.pdf
French: http://www.un.org/fr/peacekeeping/documents/ppff.pdf
GLAAS 2012 Report: UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking Water
While access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) has considerably improved globally, services coverage could slip behind if adequate resources are not secured to sustain routine operations, warns the 2012 UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water – or "GLAAS" – released on 12 April 2012 by WHO and UN-Water. The report calls for additional and more targeted resources, especially for routine operation and maintenance of existing systems and services.
The Global Outlook on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Policies (UNEP / European Commission)
Executive Summary: http://www.unep.org/pdf/Global_Outlook_on_SCP_Policies_ExecutiveSummary.pdf
The report is a collection of case studies and best practices ranging from global multilateral agreements and regional strategies to specific policies and initiatives being implemented by Governments, businesses and civil society organizations. It also identifies examples of effective policies and initiatives being implemented worldwide.
Releasing the Pressure: Water Resource Efficiencies and Gains for Ecosystem Services (UNEP)
This new report – released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - discusses the need to balance short-term water productivity gains, in particular in agriculture with the long-term role that water flows provide for maintaining sustainable landscape ESS, and serving multiple benefits to human well-being.
Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement
The global Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement continues to gain momentum on 10 April with the convening of 27 leaders committed to advancing the strength and security of nations by improving maternal and child nutrition. This influential group, appointed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to represent the many countries, organizations and sectors working to improve nutrition, will serve as strategic guides for this global Movement.
World Economic Outlook: Growth Resuming, Dangers Remain, April 2012 (IMF)
The prospects for the global economy are slowly improving, but growth is expected to be weak, especially in Europe, according to a United Nations-backed report released on 17 April 2012. The "2012 World Economic Outlook", published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), added that unemployment in many advanced economies will stay high.
World Urbanization Prospects, the 2011 Revision (DESA)
According to the report, Africa and Asia will lead urban population growth in next 40 years.
Africa's urban population will increase from 414 million to over 1.2 billion by 2050 while that of Asia will soar from 1.9 billion to 3.3 billion.
1992 – 2012 United Nations Declaration on Minority Rights
Every country has national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities within its borders. Persons belonging to minorities aspire to participate in the public, social, economic, cultural and religious life of the societies in which they live, on an equal footing with the rest of the population. Twenty years ago, UN Member States adopted unanimously the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, an acknowledgment that a gap existed in minority rights protection. This gap persists today. The Minority Rights Declaration established that States have an obligation to acknowledge and promote the rights of minorities to enjoy their own cultures and identities, to profess and practice their own religions and use their own languages. The Declaration ushered in a new era for minority rights. It sets essential standards for protection and offers guidance to States as they seek to realize the human rights of minorities.
Managing Gender-based Violence Programmes in Emergencies: E-learning Companion Guide (UNFPA)
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has released this new companion guide to its Free E-Learning Course (https://extranet.unfpa.org/Apps/GBVinEmergencies/index.html) for professionals who are working to address Gender Based Violence in humanitarian contexts. The e-learning course uses problems that practitioners currently face and case scenarios from real-life humanitarian contexts to guide learning. Integrated throughout the modules are videos, learning activities and quizzes that both engage the learner, and support participants' varying learning styles. The new companion guide not only covers all of the content in the e-learning, but also provides new case studies, sample tools, best practices, and activities.
Universal Human Rights Index – updated database
English, French, Spanish: http://uhri.ohchr.org/
The updated Universal Human Rights Index (UHRI) database is "one of the most important human rights research tools that has been created in the past twenty years," according to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. This comprehensive database is the only online tool, which brings together human rights recommendations from all parts of the UN system." Since December 2010, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is fully responsible for updating and further developing the Index, which had initially been developed by the Swiss authorities. The UHRI database carries information dating back to 2000. Following its restructure, almost all of the documents dating from 2011 on are available in all six UN languages, and can be accessed by people with disabilities using technologies like screen readers. Additionally, each document now links to other related information in the database, which makes browsing easier. A major inclusion in the updated UHRI is the new search function for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The UPR is a regular review of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. Each State is assessed every four and a half years by a working group, made up of representatives from all 47 member states of the Human Rights Council. The recommendations from the UPR are available on the database and can now be searched by country, by individual human right, by affected groups of people, and more. This information can then be easily cross-referenced with assessments from other UN bodies, so that users can get a very detailed picture of the human rights situations of all of Member States. With the second round of the UPR about to commence, the High Commissioner has expressed her hope that the increased transparency and functionality provided by the UHRI database will encourage better prioritization and implementation of recommendations to improve States' human rights. (Press release, 23 April 2012)
Response to the Horn of Africa Emergency: A continuing crisis threatens hard-won gains; Regional six-month Progress Report - April 2012 (UNICEF)
Despite significant progress in the food security outlook for the Horn of Africa, the child survival crisis is far from over. Millions of children require sustained assistance in the critical months ahead.
The Brussels based United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe - UNRIC provides information on UN activities to the countries of the region. It also provides liaison with institutions of the European Union in the field of information. Its outreach activities extend to all segments of society and joint campaigns, projects and events are organized with partners including the EU, governments, the media, NGOs, schools and local authorities.
United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC Brussels)
Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155, Block C2,7th and 8th floor, Brussels 1040, Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 788 8484 / Fax: 32 2 788 8485

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Readers include: Will Alexander, Jian Huang, Sesshu Foster, Rocio Carlos and Mark Valley.
Will Alexander is a poet, aphorist, playwright, essayist, philosopher, visual artist, pianist, and native of Los Angeles. The author of nearly thirty books, his awards and honors include a Whiting Fellowship for Poetry in 2001, a California Arts Council Fellowship in 2002, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award in 2007, and an American Book Award in 2013 for Singing In Magnetic Hoofbeat: Essays, Prose, Texts, Interviews, and a Lecture. In 2016 he was awarded the prestigious Jackson Prize for poetry, which is among the most substantial given to an American poet.
Jian Huang's parents brought her to the United States from Shanghai, China, when she was six years old. She grew up in South Los Angeles and earned her degree in Art History from the University of Southern California. She has worked for several social service organizations, including LA Conservation Corps, Homeboy Industries and LA County Arts Commission. Her work has appeared in Entropy, Los Angeles Review of Books, ALOUD, and Tongue & Groove among others. She is the recipient of a 2016 PEN Emerging Voices fellowship. Jian is currently working on her first memoir about the humorous and lonely journey to the American Dream.
Sesshu Foster's poems have recently appeared in Párrafo, The Poetry Loft, La Bloga, The L.A. Telephone Book. Vol. 1, CultureStr/ke, Ping Pong, Lana Turner Journal, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. A video version of his poem, "The Movie Version: Hell to Eternity," by artist Aturo Romo-Santillano was exhibited in Washington DC at the Smithsonian's "Crosslines" May 2016 exhibit. His most recent books are Atomik Aztex and World Ball Notebook, which won the American Book Award. He has taught composition and literature in East L.A. for 30 years. He has also taught writing at the University of Iowa, Pomona College, the University of California at Santa Cruz, and Naropa University at the California Institute of the Arts.
Rocío Carlos is the author of A World Below (Mindmade books, 2014) and co-author of ex her pt (wirecutter collective, 2016). Selections of her collaborative work in progress with Rachel McLeod Kaminer, Attendance appear in Cultural Weekly. She lives and works in Los Ángeles.
Mark Valley is an accomplished film and television actor, West Point Graduate and Army Veteran who now lives in Los Angeles, CA. He is a comic and writer as well, slugging it out writing several TV pilots, one of which is being shot in November in his hometown in Northern New York. He is just recently started submitting his stories for publication. He is an advocate for veteran's causes, mental health, and urban cycling.


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On Dec. 21, Yum told U.S. investors that a recent Chinese state media report on a government investigation of improper antibiotics use by its chicken suppliers was hurting its huge KFC business in China. The announcement sent Yum's struggling shares down further.
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A while ago Kerstin and I were at a sewing class with Mikael Svensson, an extremely creative and knowable sewer from Vänersborg, Sweden. We were 13 sewing nerds (I say that with love) who spent mon-fri with nothing but sewing. The set-up was that you could choose from a wide variety of Mikael's classes or just sew something you wanted help with. We wanted to sew different techniques more than projects so we tried a little bit of everything.
Mikael is very creative and thinking outside the box with a lot of things. He distorts fabric for new fabulous effects with soldering iron, heat gun and air brush.
Here are some pictures of what we did:
Free-motion sewing on water soluble stabilizer
Fabric mosaic with decorative stitches and Double diamond ruler.
A mix of quilts and techniques.
Art pieces created with a soldering iron.
Kerstin - Our skilled sewer. She sews all our samples for campaigns and launches.
The class room
Me and my sewing assistant! :)
Mikael has also created this fantastic quilt for us that you will find more information about here on the website in mid-September. New exciting things are coming!
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Ratchet & Clank (R&C) has been a fruitful franchise for Sony, with Insomniac Games creating some of the most prolific and interesting platform shooters of all time. The torch has now been borrowed by Sanzaru Games, who are porting High Impact Games title released last year for the PSP, giving the series sidekick the spotlight in one of their latest action adventures, Secret Agent Clank. Does the tin man hold his own against the forces of evil, or is he merely a bucket bolts in need of rescue?
Our furry Lombax friend, Ratchet, has been framed and taken away to a high-security prison. Knowing the true nature of his pal, Clank sets off to prove Ratchet's innocence. The presentation here takes cues from games in the main canon, with ample cutscenes tossed in between missions that help to both round out the story and add entertainment value to the experience.
The game starts you out with a pseudo-stealth-action mission, and you'll guide Clank through the level in a manner that should feel quite familiar to folks who've played other traditional R&C games. Clank can jump, execute melee-attack combos, and utilize a host of weapons. For all intents and purposes, you're playing Ratchet with a Clank skin. However, there are quite a few, pretty cool stealth options throughout levels, though the level design will often prevent you from making proper use of these extra additions.
For example, in the first action level, you can have Clank sidle up to a mantle and then press the triangle button to have him pose as a statue, which will effectively cloak him from enemies while out in the open. Other times he can move close to vendor stands and pretend to be perusing the wares, so as to not be noticed by a mark he's following. In one particular missions where Clank is tasked with following someone, there's a gauge onscreen that lets you know whether you're getting too close or if your target is getting away. However, the A.I. is programmed to often turn to check their surroundings well before you have a chance to utilize cover spots properly, and you'll instead be forced to simply hide behind environmental objects in order to stay hidden.
Level movement is very similar to past games in the series, and Clank will collect plenty of bolts (by breaking boxes) along the way. Health containers are another familiar item to be found, and Clank will acquire new weapons, gadgets, and other goodies as you move deeper into the game. There are the obligatory vendors, which let you spend bolts to purchase new weapons and upgrades, and again, most of this will feel like old hat for long-time fans. Some of the new weapons and gadgets, however, are a real treat, such as the Holo-Knuckles, which make a giant fist appear to waylay nearby enemies. Other additions such as the Cuff Link Bomb are just clones of items we've seen before.
In many respects, the action levels in Secret Agent Clank play quite well, adding some new elements that are truly refreshing. However, the camera is a bit too close-in this time around, and it gets quite finicky when Clank finds himself in tight spaces. The platforming can occasionally be entertaining, but the level design, on the whole, is pretty uninspired and often frustrating.
Unfortunately, Clank doesn't actually keep the stage entirely to himself, either, and you'll be forced to play through challenge-type levels as Ratchet. Unlike the challenges from something like Up Your Arsenal, the Ratchet levels here are repetitive and completely lacking originality. These sidesteps in the game seem like a blatant attempt by the developers to pad the adventure, though they're wrapped in the guise of periodically throwing you into the perspective of the captive Lombax.


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Modifying your lifestyle may help you control your blood pressure and decrease your risk of ]]>coronary heart disease]]> and ]]>stroke]]> .
General Guidelines for Managing Hypertension
The most important lifestyle factors for managing hypertension include:
- ]]>If you are overweight, lose weight.]]>
- ]]>Avoid heavy alcohol use.]]>
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- ]]>Take your medications as ordered.]]>
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Drinking too much alcohol]]> increases blood pressure and can lead to other heart problems. Moderate alcohol intake, however, is not associated with high blood pressure. Moderate alcohol intake is two drinks or fewer per day for men and one drink or fewer per day for women. Talk to your doctor if you need help reducing your alcohol intake, or quitting drinking entirely.
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A diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, while rich in whole grains]]>, ]]>fruits, vegetables]]> will help lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and body weight—all of which leads to a healthier heart. Follow the meal plan recommended by your doctor, or ask for a referral to a registered dietitian.
A study called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension has found that certain healthful eating patterns can reduce blood pressure. This is called the ]]>DASH diet]]>. Findings from the second phase of the study, called DASH-Sodium, indicate that cutting salt intake is another effective way to lower blood pressure.
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Choose exercises you enjoy and will make a regular part of your day. Strive to maintain an exercise program that keeps you fit and at a healthful weight. For many people, this includes walking or participating in another aerobic activity for 30 minutes per day. Exercise also can help you manage stress. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.
Although stress]]> does not cause hypertension, hormones released by your body when you are under stress can increase your blood pressure. Take time out to relax, exercise, and practice relaxation techniques.
When to Contact Your Doctor
Contact your doctor if you have any questions about recommended lifestyle changes or you need help making some of these changes in your life.
High blood pressure. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114. Accessed June 18, 2009.
High blood pressure. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html. Updated November 2008. Accessed June 18, 2009.
Last reviewed June 2009 by ]]> Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD]]>
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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MOVIE REVIEW- Beauty and brains: <i>Salt</i>'s a thriller done right
Salt is a damn fine thriller. It does all the things I can't stand in bad movies, and does them in a good one. It's like a rebuke to all the lousy action movie directors who've been banging pots and pans together in our skulls. It winds your clock tight and the alarm doesn't go off for 100 minutes.
It's gloriously absurd. This movie has holes in it big enough to drive the whole movie through. The laws of physics seem to be suspended here the same way as in a Road Runner cartoon. Angelina Jolie runs full speed out into thin air and doesn't look down until she's in the helicopter at the end.
Jolie is one fine-looking woman. You don't need me to tell you that. It's why she gets the big bucks. The movies have celebrated her eyes, lips, profile, biceps, boobs, waist, butt, thighs. Salt pays tribute to her ankles. Anyone who can jump from the heights she does here, in the way she does it, may die from a lot of causes, but a sprained ankle won't be one of them.... [full review]


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Here's Luke's third and final review. He's been following the band on a string of east coast dates, but Pittsburgh has been the last one.
Once again he was able to speak to Isaac and managed to get a few snippets of info, mainly it sounds that the band is planning on lining up a few more festival dates later this year and some shows in Canada.
Modest Mouse played the third show of it's tour in Pittsburgh to another sold out crowd.
Taking the stage at 9:00 PM, they opened with Gravity Rides everything.
Donning his banjo, Bury Me With It was played, much to the excitement of the crowd.
Lampshades on Fire was played, with some in the crowd actually booing, giving the band the middle finger, and screaming "fuck the new shit." Others were grooving to the song and enjoying the "new shit." Isaac once again added a bit of a jam to the bridge.
Next, The View was played, with an awesome extended jam towards the end that I have yet to hear during this song.
Broke followed, garnering the loudest crowd response. Nearly everyone was singing along with Isaac, swaying as one.
Isaac picked up his banjo again, starting with a banjo riff while singing "I used to be an old time nothing," among other lyrics. The band then opened into Satin In a Coffin, with lots of the crowd starting to mosh and a few members crowd-surfing.
Continuing with the banjo, King Rat was played, once again with a small, but boisterous few expressing their displeasure.
Bassist Russell Higbee started into Dramamine, with the rest of the band following. The extended version was played, with Isaac borrowing lyrics from Life Like Weeds. Isaac eventually started screaming into his pickups, with the crowd going bonkers.
Dashboard followed, with, once again, many in the crowd unhappy.
Ansel followed, with what was the sloppiest version I have heard thus far. It appeared that Russell perhaps skipped a verse on the pump organ, leaving the rest of the band fumbling to catch up. Isaac appeared a little angry, but they eventually sorted it out and continued with the song.
Missed The Boat came next, with most of the crowd singing along again.
Shit Luck was next, with large amounts of head banging and moshing from nearly everyone in the crowd.
Education followed, with a truly awesome jam at the end, which appeared to fall on deaf ears. Isaac took a few power chords and turned them into a dancey, raucous outro.
Next was Custom Concern, followed by Black Cadillacs. The band then took off their instruments, and with not much of a crowd response, explained that "that's it."
After an encore break, they returned with Poison The Well, which had yet to be played this tour. The bridge seemed to be extended, with a heavy guitar riff that sounded like it could be straight off of Lonesome Crowded West.
Fire It Up came next, with a large amount of the crowd singing along.
What followed was hands down, the coolest moment of the three shows I attended. Tiny Cities Made of Ashes was played, with Modest Mouse showcasing what they are all about. The band truly sounded in sync, allowing Isaac to go off on his guitar, leading a brutal onslaught of magnificence. Tom Peloso was on the upright bass, which I am a sucker for. It truly was a culmination of all that the band is: music that makes you want to dance while simultaneously breaking everything in sight. Isaac moved about the stage, literally hitting his guitar with closed fists in a truly awesome rendition. Afterwards, Isaac joked with the crowd, explaining one could make millions of dollars off of a "non-sexual, sexual lubricant" that would eliminate the holes in his hand from playing guitar so violently.
Dance Hall was next, with much of the crowd dancing along and chanting with Isaac.
Ending the night was Bob Dylan's You Ain't Goin' Nowhere, with members of the crowd booing once again.
Overall, this was a solid show. It appeared that the band was more in sync, which led to some awesome improvisation. The crowd was pretty young, and there were some truly annoying people that got in the way of the music. The fact that people were booing new songs is just ridiculous: don't come to a show if you don't want to hear new music, especially from a band that is in the process of creating a new album. A fight broke out about five feet from me because some drunk guy apparently groped some buzz-cut dick-head's girlfriend, leading to a solid 10 minute altercation that was completely unnecessary. When I was leaving the show, some guy was complaining to me how they played Shit Luck with a "bunch of 22 year olds that don't deserve to play with Isaac." I explained that Tom Peloso and Jeremiah Green were both present, who have been playing with the band for quite some time. It was also a bit disappointing to hear songs that had been played the previous two nights, with only Poison the Well being an unplayed song.
Prior to the show, I was able to talk to Isaac for a few minutes, who agreed to answer a few questions for me. I asked him how it was working with Big Boi, and he explained "it was fun, we basically smoked a lotta weed with him in the studio. He wasn't too involved, we were just testing the waters." I asked if other than Firefly, there were any other shows he could share and he mentioned "something in Toronto, or maybe Montreal." He was with Davey Brozowsky, the drummer filling in, who said "I thought we weren't doing that anymore though." At this point Isaac was moving into the gated off area, so I asked when we could be expecting a new album. He explained "when we finish it," then grinned. "Nah, we are working on it though." He moved into the gated area, wishing me a good day. So, it would appear the time spent with Big Boi was more of a time used getting inspired, and no news of a album release date.
This marks the end of my travels with the band, but shows at Orion Fest in Atlantic City, Governors Ball in New York City, and a final date in Columbus Ohio are still yet to be played, along with Firefly Festival in Delaware, later this summer.
Thanks to Luke for taking the time to write up these posts and for doing his best to speak to members of the band to get some new info.
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Google and Amazon rained on the parade of budget Android tablet manufacturers with the Nexus and Kindle Fire series respectively. However, both of those devices aren't officially available in India, which has left the field open for Indian brands as well as Chinese manufacturers. Videocon is hoping to grab a slice of this market with its new VT10 tablet.
As you might have guessed from the naming scheme, the Videocon VT10 is a 10" tablet. It sports a capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1280×800, which is pretty good for a budget tablet. It's powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon processor, which is again better than what is found in most budget tablets in India, but not as powerful as the Nvidia Tegra 3. The VT10 is equipped with 1 gigabyte of RAM, and 8 gigabytes of storage. You will almost certainly fill up the limited internal storage quickly. Thankfully, the VT10 includes support for external memory up to 32 GB. Both front and rear-cams are 2 megapixels, and the battery is rated at a hefty 6800mAh. The VT10 is Wi-Fi only, but supports 3G dongles. The default packaging includes an adapter, headset, battery, HDMI cable, OTG cable, and manual.
On paper, the VT10 appears to be a competitive tablet, which makes just the right compromises. However, its biggest draw isn't really the hardware specifications. It's the software and the price. The Videocon VT10 ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), and is available for purchase from Snapdeal and HomeShop18 for Rs. 11200 (about $204) with free shipping.


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The Wisdom of the Dream Maker Within
By Barbara A. Derrick, PhD
Edgar Cayce, the most documented seer of the 20th century, made an extraordinary claim— anyone could do what he did. Not only did he make this startling claim, but he encouraged others to explore, research, and verify what he said.
While lying on a couch, Edgar Cayce could place himself into a trance and answer any question about any topic put to him using the technical knowledge and language of the finest scholar. The information, he said, came from the "Universal Consciousness" that runs like a river through time.
When asked if anyone could do what he did, his answer was, "All can do it." (Edgar Cayce reading 3744-1)
How? "In the experiences in the earth, one only meets self. Learn then to stand oft aside and watch self pass by." (Edgar Cayce reading 3292-1)
Cayce gave this advice to 16 people under many different circumstances. I have applied this to my own studies, particularly of my dreams.
"In dreams…each individual soul…reviews or sees from a different attitude those experiences of its own activities." (Edgar Cayce Reading 256-136)
In dreams, we view ourselves from a different perspective. What a gift—to see ourselves as others see us. When asked how dreams should be interpreted, Edgar Cayce said dreams are given for the better understanding of self. He answers that dreams "correlate those truths that are enacted in each and every dream that becomes a part of the entity of the individual to use (for the purpose of) better development; ever remembering that 'develop' means going toward the higher forces, or the Creator." (Edgar Cayce Reading 3744-4) Often having this view isn't pleasant, but it's worthwhile.
I experienced this in my own dreams: I wanted a career in journalism and hoped my written work would help others and influence the world long after my death. A message came at the conclusion of a dream in which I could see myself walking down the beach looking for a treasure chest that contained my greatest gift to the world. I saw an obstacle obscuring my way to the treasure chest. Are there not always some obstacles we need to remove to reach the ultimate in our spiritual experience?
Only a corner of the chest was visible above the sand. I cleared the sand away and lifted the lid. Inside there were only pieces of paper containing some of my writings. My heart sank. How could this be of any use to anyone? This was nothing. Paper and the writing on paper were so fragile, so easily lost or destroyed. Worthless. I felt sick at heart. If this is all I have to leave to the world, I will have lived in vain. Suddenly the words came to me that I knew were coming from Christ, "I left only spoken words."
My focus had been on what I wanted to leave to the world. My thoughts had never included leaving the harvest to a loving Creator.
Another dream alerted me to my own assessment of who I was:
I observed a child confined to a room. The child had bedsores and appeared "crazy" because she had been confined for so long. The air was stale with an unpleasant odor about it. I got the child out of the room and soon she no longer appeared "crazy" but was bright beyond belief. The child was attractive and learned rapidly once out of the room, cleaned up, and treated as if she were normal. Under good care, the child was exceptional. When it was time to take the child back, I wondered whether to report the situation to the authorities. I feared those in authority over the child would return her to the same environment.
At the time of this dream, I was launching into a new venture. Until this time, I had confined myself to my home and family, having accepted what I felt was the mandate to bury myself in service to my husband and children. Now, I was pursuing interests outside of the home. I applied to graduate school, a seminary. I felt like a child who had been confined to a room and not permitted to develop normally. Most of the people at seminary were professional people of one sort or another, and I felt "disabled" by not having more exposure to the world. I thought of myself as underdeveloped. I was the child in my dream. The dream assured me that the "child" was not only normal, but could be exceptional. My fear of returning to a confining environment was sparked by fear that perhaps I could not measure up at seminary and I would be sent home, never to venture into the world outside the home again.
The dream helped me. The child in this dream is an archetypal symbol. A child represents a new life, a new beginning. At seminary and thereafter, doors have opened for me, which never would have opened without this very first step.
So, in both of these dreams I saw myself as I had never seen myself before. I did, indeed, as Edgar Cayce said, "Step aside and watch self pass by."
Barbara Derrick, PhD, a researcher, lecturer and writer on Edgar Cayce, is a counselor, family therapist, and mental health specialist who has successfully used a protocol suggested by Edgar Cayce to enhance and improve the lives of Alzheimer's patients. She has presented at the Edgar Cayce Health Symposium at Virginia Beach and her articles have appeared in Venture Inward magazine, available exclusively to Members by mail or online at EdgarCayce.org/members.


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History of the LHSAA
In October of 1920 a group of high school principals met in Baton Rouge to discuss ways to better regulate and develop the high school interscholastic athletic program. This meeting led to the formation of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. C.A. Ives was asked to appoint a committee to draft a constitution for the association. Committee members were P.H. Griffith, S.M. Brame, P.C. Rogers and Grover C. Koffman. On the last day of the conference the committee presented its report to the group which adopted it almost entirely, and the LHSAA became a reality. Membership in the association included the approved high schools of the state. There was only one classification of schools, and the annual membership fee was $2.00 per school.
Many of the present articles in the constitution were found in that original constitution. The association later voted to have two classifications of schools, Class 1A consisting of schools with an enrollment of 110 boys or more and Class B for schools with less than 110 boys. About ten years later Class 2A for schools with 300 or more boys was created and Class C with 45 boys or less enrolled was added in 1949. In 1954 a fifth classification was formed and in 1971 a sixth. In 1991 another classification was created for a total of seven - Class 5A, Class 4A, Class 3A, Class 2A, Class 1A, Class B, and Class C.
T.H. "Muddy" Waters of Hammond was selected by the executive committee in 1953 to serve as the first full-time commissioner of the LHSAA. Louisiana was the 38th state to employ a full-time executive director to administer its high school athletic program.
In 1966 Frank Spruiell was hired as the association's first assistant to the commissioner. Spruiell was elected commissioner in July 1971 to replace Waters who retired after serving 18 years as commissioner. James Graves was selected to serve as assistant to the commissioner.
In May 1976 the executive committee created another administrative position, and in July 1976 Tommy Henry was hired as administrative assistant to the commissioner. James Graves was named assistant commissioner.
In January 1983 Henry was elected commissioner, replacing Spruiell who retired after serving the LHSAA 17 years - 12 years as commissioner and 5 years as assistant to the commissioner. Mac Chauvin joined the association as an assistant commissioner in July 1983. Donald Dunbar served as an assistant commissioner from July 1987 until his retirement in July 1989. He replaced Graves who died in September 1986. B.J. Guzzardo, Jr. has served as assistant commissioner since July 1989.
The association currently administers 27 championship sports programs - 14 for boys and 13 for girls. In 1990 Louisiana became the first state in the Nation to include a wheelchair division in its state track and field competition for disabled student-athletes. Member schools now total 389 and the association certifies the eligibility of approximately 70,000 student-athletes annually.
In 1992-93 the official handbook was completely revised for the first time in the association's 72-year history and improved upon again in 2008-09 making it more user friendly.
At the 1996 Annual Convention the LHSAA celebrated its 75th Anniversary and honored the thirteen living past presidents and the three commissioners of the association.
In April of 2006, Commissioner Henry announced his plans to retire effective October 5, 2007. Tommy Henry served 24 years as commissioner and 32 total years in the LHSAA office. In October of 2007, Kenneth Henderson, principal of Ruston High School, was selected as the LHSAA's fourth commissioner.
In January of 2007 the membership voted to add a third assistant commissioner and in June, Rhonda Dreibelbis was hired as the association's first female assistant commissioner. Mac Chauvin retired in December of 2008, and Keith Alexander was hired to replace him as director of officials.
In January of 2008, the Executive Committee authorized Commissioner Henderson to build a new office building for the association. A parcel of land was purchased on Old Hammond Highway in Baton Rouge and construction began in May, 2009. The building was completed in December, and the staff moved into its permanent home in January 2010.
During its 2010 summer meeting, the Executive Committee voted to change the Commissioner's title to Executive Director and the Assistant Commissioners to Assistant Executive Directors.
In June, 2013, Rhonda Dreibelbis retired and Ronda Richardson, former executive committee member and principal of LaSalle High School, was chosen to replace her.


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One of the things that I have learned in the past few months is that I am a Katy Perry fan. It all started with her movie. I have always been a fan of documentary type things, such as Behind the Music and True Hollywood Story, so it was no real surprise that I was interested in this movie. I'd heard a few of her songs on the radio, and found them catchy. I'd always thought she had spunk. But upon watching this documentary, I decided that I actually really like Katy Perry.
I'm sure you are wondering if this post has anything to do with WoW. And it does. I'll get there. But even if I didn't, I'd point out that this is my blog and if I wanted to do a post that did nothing but talk about how I decided I was a Katy Perry fan, that's my right. Fortunately for you, I do have some points that don't involve Katy Perry.
Anyhow. The reason I bring up Katy Perry here is because she has a song that I really, really like the message. It's called Part of Me – and it basically talks about (at least my interpretation, anyhow) being true to yourself and remembering that nobody can take a part of you, unless you let them. This resonates with me for many reasons – but largely because I've grown to the point in my life where I am pretty happy with who I am. I am pretty comfortable with myself, and well aware of both how things make me feel, as well as my likes and dislikes.
*yawn* Is this ever going to get to the part about WoW?
Why yes! Yes it is!
You see, when I made the decision to continue playing in this expansion, I also made the decision that I would stop putting my life on hold for WoW. If I wanted to do something out of the game, I damn well would. If I wasn't having fun with something, I wouldn't do it. If someone was doing something that I didn't care for or bothered me, rather than stewing in it, I'd bring it up.
Well…I've been half successful with this; which means I've also been half unsuccessful.
I've stopped logging in outside of raids if I don't feel like playing. I haven't leveled a max level alt, and if people want to do alt shit, it's largely not my concern on if it happens or not. I've been going out with friends more and enjoying more movies in the theaters rather than forgetting about them and these have largely been great Quality of Life improvements for me this expansion. However, I've also done some things that have made me unhappy: dailys and continuing to raid as a Druid are at the top of that list. But I'm miles happier in this regard than I was last expansion, so I consider it mostly a success.
My goal of trying to address issues with people, rather than just stewing on them and letting them piss me off, however, has seen mixed success. Sometimes it resolves problems and there are good conversations, and sometimes I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall and nothing is accomplished outside of finding myself more irritated or frustrated than I was before the conversation (dear god, I sound like my mother). I'm undecided how this is working for me. While it was my hope it would make me rant less in Brade's general direction and increase my long term enjoyment of the game, because I'm confronting what is bothering me head on, I've found it just means I'm ranting about different things and often continue to be irritated. I suppose I'll leave this in the "to be determined" box for now.
The one thing from last expansion that I don't feel has changed a lot is that I often continue to feel like an outsider looking in – and I'm unsure how to resolve this, or if it can ever be resolved. I'm starting to wonder if this isn't a greater manifestation of the age gap between myself and a good number of people in our guild (I could have parented some of these people). While that may seem like it's an easy out answer, so many times I find my sense of humor is different, my values are different and (increasingly) my desires for the game are different. Which makes me wonder if I truly am just getting too old for this shit. It's not that I dislike the people that I play with, because that is not the case at all. It's just that a lot of times I feel more like the bus chaperone than part of the team. If that makes any sense at all.
And, honestly, that makes me sad. Nobody likes to feel left out – and regardless of my comfort level with myself, I'd include myself in this feeling. If I'm playing a team activity, I'd like to feel like my contributions are recognized, appreciated and valued. And there are a lot of times that I just don't feel this way. Sometimes there are just so many complaints you can take before questioning all the time and effort you are putting into something. And I think a lot of people often forget that a single compliment or, acknowledgement of hard work, can have such a positive impact. What many people probably don't know is that the small handful of these I've gotten over the past eight years, I've kept. I don't delete them as PMs and I make screenshots of ones in game. And when I feel really beat up, I go an reread them – ever thankful they were sent. Because one compliment can wash away an ocean of complaints and remind you why you do everything that you do.
The whole thing brings up childhood memories. I remember growing up as a kid how upset my mom would get after she'd finished making dinner and we all complained about what she made. We were such ungrateful shits who always just assumed that mom would out dinner on the table every night, because, you know, it was her JOB. But I completely understand now. And feel like such a shit head for not being a better kid. If I could go back and thank my mother once a week, I would do it in a heartbeat.
What is most odd to me is that I'm finding my patience to do things I don't want to do, or that irritate me, growing more thin. Previously, I would have probably had at least two alts to max level by now. This expansion? I can't be bothered to level again. This could be in large part because I was so bummed about not getting to level with Brade this go around, but I think part of it is because I really just don't find the leveling content compelling. I don't think it's because it's that different than other expansions, I think that it is more likely that after eight years I'm just tired of leveling and can't be assed to do it again.
It's very strange, really. I largely have been enjoying the raids (if you take out the whole "frustrated at being a Druid" thing and having been sick as a dog this past week) – but i have been turned off of just about everything else in game outside of raids. There is almost no drive or desire.
Twelve hundred words, and I can't even remember if I said what I wanted to say when I started this damn post. Ah well, I know it's rambly. But we already went over the whole "my blog" thing. I guess to wrap it all back together,bin the end the reason I like that Katy Perry song so much is because it helps remind me that regardless of all the bullshit we may come across, as long as we know who we are nobody can take that away. And that is empowering.


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This study presents a rotordynamic analysis of a rotor on hydrodynamic bearings using COMSOL Multiphysics®. In this paper, the complexity of the model is gradually increased. Starting point of the analysis is the modal analysis of the rotor in free-free conditions. A Reynolds model is set up to predict the film pressure distribution under shaft loading. Due to the cross coupling terms of the bearing stiffness coefficients, instability can occur. A point mass simulation of the shaft in a hydrodynamic bearing is able to predict the whirl frequency and amplitude of the bearing itself. Coupling the hydrodynamic bearings to a flexible shaft, the whirl can be seen to interact with the rotor natural frequencies.
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Retired Lewiston-Porter Elementary School teachers and staff have been donating children's gifts for several years to the Youngstown/Porter Community Holiday Baskets organization. These gifts, along with others, plus boxes of donated food, get delivered to the community's needy families.
On Dec. 12, more than 35 retirees met for their annual holiday luncheon at The Bistro in Youngstown where their gifts were collected.


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President Barack Obama's fiscal 2014 budget, released Wednesday, allocates $1.674 billion for the Securities and Exchange Commission, a 27% increase, or $353 million, over the $1.321 billion provided by the continuing resolution (CR) the agency was operating under this year.
If approved, the agency would use the extra funds to add 676 staff positions, 325 of which would be used to hire additional examiners; 250 of those examiners would be devoted solely to advisor exams.
In its FY 2014 budget request, the SEC says that during FY 2012 it examined only about 8% of registered advisors, and more than 40% of advisors have never been examined. Additionally, the agency says the number of registered advisors has increased by more than 40% over the last decade, while the assets under management by these advisors have increased more than twofold, to almost $50 trillion.
The SEC says that its "current level of resources is not sufficient to keep pace with the growing size and complexity of the securities markets and of the agency's broad responsibilities." Currently, the SEC said it oversees approximately 35,000 entities, including about 11,000 investment advisors, 9,700 mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and 4,600 broker-dealers with more than 160,000 branch offices.
Therefore, the agency said under the FY 2014 request, one of its "top priorities is to hire 250 additional examiners to increase the percentage of advisers examined each year, the rate of first-time examinations, and the examination coverage of investment advisers and newly registered private fund advisers."
The securities industry "continues to grow at a rapid pace," the SEC said. "For example, during the past decade, trading volume in the equity markets has more than doubled, as have assets under management by investment advisers, with these trends likely to continue for the foreseeable future."
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Albert Hadley used an iridescent paint technique to create a dramatic and almost hologram or tea paper effect thereby bringing light into an otherwise dark room.
|Albert Hadley
Rooms enveloped in all the same color can be striking ~ in that the lines are blurred. Where do the walls end and the ceiling begin? It makes a room look larger or extends the height of a ceiling, not to mention how dramatic it is.
|Douglas Levine
The trim delineates the space beautifully but still envelopes you in coziness
|Garrow Kedigian
You can really see with this mural how the boundaries of the room have disappeared
They certainly don't have to be the same color. There's a huge wow factor in a more unexpected approach. Note that the color on the ceiling relates to the room as a whole. The color is repeated somewhere.
|Sherrill Canet
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|Jamie Herzlinger
Wallpaper has made a big comeback, and applying it to the ceiling makes perfect sense. I love this look! Designers are challenging old rules. Look how dynamite this looks in a kitchen.
|Eve Robinson
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The circular patterned paper overhead, speaks to the waves beyond
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Texture can be compelling too. Grasscloth, mica, and plaster all make this often overlooked fifth wall vibrant and thought of, not overlooked like it sometimes can. There is the case for leaving the ceiling white in a lot of instances, but that's for another post.
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Executives See Rise in Risks in Emerging Markets
There has been an increasing focus on the ethical behavior of companies—and their third parties—by enforcement agencies, investors and the general public. Working to ensure ethical behavior can be particularly difficult for multinational companies when it comes to their third parties in emerging markets such as vendors, business partners, licensees, contractors and service providers. The scale of the task is often enormous since major companies can sometimes contract with tens of thousands of third parties. Yet, companies often face significant legal and reputational risks if one of their third parties engages in corrupt activities
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP's fifth annual Look Before You Leap survey found many executives concerned over compliance and integrity-related risks in emerging markets. "Perhaps more concerning is that the survey found few executives highly confident that their companies have effective processes in place to identify and manage these risks when making investments or engaging third parties in emerging markets," says Wendy Schmidt, principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, and global leader for Business Intelligence Services.
The survey solicited the views of 126 business executives on the approaches their companies are taking to address compliance and integrity-related risks in emerging markets. Roughly three-quarters of participating companies were headquartered in the United States, with other companies headquartered in Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Survey participants represented a wide range of industries, including financial services (29%), manufacturing (25%) and information technology and telecommunications (12%).
Survey Highlights
Following are some of the survey findings:
– Seventy percent of executives said they were extremely or very concerned about compliance and integrity-related risks when their company conducts business in emerging markets, while 71% believed these risks had grown over the last two years.
– Bribery of government officials* was the issue ranked as the greatest compliance and integrity-related risk by 40% of executives, while 26% placed commercial bribery or kickbacks as their top concern.
– Most executives were not very confident in the ability of their company to manage compliance and integrity-related risks. Only 38% of executives were extremely or very confident that their company had effective processes to identify and mitigate these risks when conducting mergers and acquisitions, while 34% had this level of confidence when their company made a "Greenfield" investment, that is, when a company locates company-owned facilities in emerging markets. With regard to third-party relationships, only 40% of executives were extremely or very confident in the ability of their company to manage these risks when engaging vendors, and 36% were this confident when their company worked with third-party agents.
– Due diligence is more common when companies consider investment than when they engage third parties. Seventy-one percent of executives said due diligence is always or almost always conducted by their company before conducting an M&A transaction or making a Greenfield investment. In contrast, only 43% of executives said their company always or almost always conducts due diligence before engaging vendors, while 49% said this was the case when engaging third-party agents.
– Seventy-two percent of executives said their company uses an initial risk assessment to determine the appropriate level of due diligence.
– Only about half of the executives said their company conducts an extensive examination during due diligence of the possibility of bribery of government officials or of commercial bribery when considering M&A transactions or Greenfield investments in emerging markets or when engaging third parties.
Challenges in Vetting Third Parties
Survey respondents reported a number of challenges in their companies' efforts to identify and manage compliance and integrity-related risks among third parties. Leading the list was adequately verifying information provided by business partners and third parties, which was ranked among the top challenges by 45% of executives. Executives also cited among the top three challenges in vetting third parties conducting timely and sufficient due diligence, lack of required skills and knowledge among employees and securing qualified local professionals and firms to gather relevant information.
Some third parties may submit incorrect information, either accidentally or in some cases intentionally by maintaining an inaccurate set of financial records for public consumption. Analyzing and confirming the information provided by a third party can be time consuming and can be difficult given the large number of third parties that many major companies work with.
One quarter of executives cited lack of senior management commitment to compliance among their top challenges in managing these risks. As noted above, only 47% of executives said their company's C-suite was very involved in overseeing activities to manage these risks. "The active involvement of senior executives is often critical to secure the resources needed for an effective program," says Ms. Schmidt. "It's also important as it can set the 'tone from the top' by communicating the importance to the company of ethical behavior among both employees and third parties," she adds.
What Can CFOs and Other Executives Do to Help Manage the Risks of Emerging Markets?
Given the potential for compliance risks in emerging markets, companies should carefully conduct due diligence before making investments or engaging third parties. They also should consider performing ongoing due diligence of existing business relationships and third parties. "As enticing as opportunities in emerging markets may be, the survey results suggest that 'look before you leap' should be the watchword as companies plan their emerging market strategies," says Ms. Schmidt.
Other steps that should be considered before investing or engaging third parties include:
– Implementing processes to manage risks such as corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, connections to organized crime, criminal activity, and violations of economic and trade sanctions.
– Using a consistent and scalable process for assessing such risks across various third-party relationships.
– Assessing the compliance and integrity-related risks presented by each third party— both new third parties being considered and also existing third parties.
– Conducting more intensive due diligence on those third parties presenting higher risk. More in-depth due diligence investigations can analyze public record information, search media coverage and conduct interviews to help determine if there is evidence of ethical concerns such as conflicts of interest, a record of bankruptcy or solvency issues, counterfeiting, use of child labor, product safety problems, links to organized crime, money laundering or bribery.
"In the event such issues do arise, companies that have employed a rigorous, risk-based approach," notes Ms. Schmidt, "will be better positioned to demonstrate that issues have occurred despite the existence of a strong compliance and integrity-related risk program."
* Specific survey responses are in italics.
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