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FINAL SALE! Stirrup Yoga Pants in Organic Cotton
$15.00 was $62
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Our stirrup yoga pants are so durable you'll want to wear them 24/7! Wear the stirrups either around the foot or around the ankle - you choose. And with a wide waistband and reverse seams down both the front and back of the legs - our stirrup leggings are built to last, for yoga or every day layering. Pair them with a yoga tank for an asana class or a cropped top and kimono for a night out. Same great fabric - yes it's organic cotton - with an all new style! Made in the USA. 87% organic cotton, 13% spandex.
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Cally Smithverified buyer
Best pants I've EVER owned
Please do not stop making these! I am extremely sensitive about ill fitting clothing and have a terrible time finding comfortable pants that aren't sweat pants. These are just so amazing. Comfy, sexy, versatile. Dress them up or down, lounge or do yoga in them, go out in them. Seriously I can't stop wearing them. The compression is great, not too tight. The waist comes up high enough. They're actually long enough and the stirrups are super awesome. Favorite pants I've ever owned.
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Melissa Palmer
My Absolute Favorite Leggings
I have three pairs of these leggings, in black, teal, charcoal! I have ordered. Such great quality, affordable, soft, and I am totally amazed they fit comfortably without cutting into me. I am 6 ft tall, 170lbs, mainly "long" legs and hips... These are literally the only leggings I enjoy wearing! Another thing is the cost, most other brands charge close to 100$ and use other fibers, that fall apart really fast. I love Soul Flower, because their clothing is honestly much more flexible and sturdy, no frays, no loose hems, and ever so comfortable.
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fawnverified buyer
I wear these every day
I love the way these are made, they are incredibly flattering, can be worn with or without the stirrups, and are super versatile. The material is thick and sturdy enough for everyday wear. I also really like where they hit on my waist, just high enough to be both fashionable and comfortable. I agree with other reviews that say the stitching is not the best-my own pants are also coming apart at the stirrups, and along the inside seam by my ankle...but honestly these pants are so amazing I will probably just mend them myself and I would definitely buy a second pair.
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Tracy L
Excellent Quality Yoga Pant
These are very lovely stirrup yoga pants, not shiny and well enough to wear out and about besides simply yoga class. Great cotton quality just don't wash in hot and hang to dry.
Hi Tracy, Thanks for the great review on our Stirrup Yoga Pants - we appreciate the love!
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Kimberlyverified buyer
nice thick leggings but not great stichwork
I just got these stirrup yoga pants a few weeks ago and was really impressed with the feel and the thickness. They were a bit pricier than other organic cotton leggings I've gotten in the past, but I was overall happy with them. I just took them off and after the 3rd wear, the seams where the stirrup attachment are have already ripped and there is a big hole in the side of my leggings. Pretty disappointing for only 3 wears
Hi Kimberly! Thanks for the tip - sorry to hear the quality on your stirrup leggings wasn't up to par.
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Ansleyverified buyer
Great fit and Feel, but a little see-through
These stirrup leggings are so cute and feel AHHHMAZING on. They're really soft and the high waist and large waist band fit snuggly and securely without any digging into skin. I'm about 5'4 135lbs and the Medium size was perfect. My one complaint is that they ARE a little bit see-through. It's pretty subtle and not really something you'd notice much with typical daily wear paired with a long top, but if you plan on taking these babies to yoga class, beware they might be see thru as stirrup yoga leggings!
Thanks for leaving your review on our stirrup yoga pants, we appreciate the information. We have found that sizing up can help with keep these from being see thru. Peace!
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These stirrup yoga leggings are outstanding! I LOVE them! I wear them all of the time- mostly I wear them without the stirrup on my foot. I do like that I can wear them two ways-since the stirrup is moveable. Both ways are comfortable and the higher waist is SUPER comfy. I totally love that these are Made in the USA and organic cotton- so you know that they are quality! Thanks Soul Flower! :)
Wow Theresa thanks for the review of our Stirrup Yoga Pants! Peace,
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These stirrup leggings are amazing. I was unsure of the stirrup at first, but you don't actually have to wear it - you can just have them scrunched at the bottom and it's super cute! I also really prefer the fit of these over the other leggings because these have more of a high-waist. I feel very secure and haven't had to pull them up at all! The detailed seams also makes the leggings looks a little dressier, so they are easily dressed up or down. Highly recommended!
HI Maddie, Really love the review on our stirrup yoga pants, thanks for leaving it! Peace!
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Favorite legging ever!
These are my favorite leggings ever! The fabric is super soft and stretchy, and the seam up the front/back makes them easy to dress up or down. I also love that they're high-waisted and that you can wear the stirrup around your foot or ankle. 5 stars for stirrup leggings for yoga or not!
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Lizverified buyer
Best Stirrup Yoga Pants EVER
I loved these as soon as I put them on!! They are very comfortable. Perfect for yoga and perfect for everything else as well!!
My only issue is that I have bigger legs and a smaller midsection so the band is a bit too big, but not enough to make it an issue.
My only issue is that I have bigger legs and a smaller midsection so the band is a bit too big, but not enough to make it an issue.
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A ray of sunshine for the economy?
The advantage of this column is that it never casts doubt on the news it provides. It takes note of what's happening and tries to produce a recap; it recalls the facts, then assesses and compares them. And sometimes it has to face the harsh reality that the everyday life of an economy can be unappealing. Right now, markets are succumbing to a tidal wave of pessimism, heralding a summer that will be hot, tense and stormy. In sum, we no longer know which way to turn.
Le Figaro Economie has highlighted this rather edgy atmosphere by taking a look at the real-world situation. It cites political risks in Italy, the trade war unleashed by Donald Trump, the surreal state of Brexit negotiations, international tensions, and a forthcoming monetary policy shift by the European Central Bank. According to the newspaper: "Political turmoil in Italy and Spain, along with fresh tensions over world trade, have curtailed the springtime rally in European equities. The rise to power of the populist Five Star Movement and the far-right League has spooked the European equity market and put heavy pressure on the debt market.
"The entire investment world trembled last week, including on Wall Street, where bank stocks took a beating on Tuesday amid a steep fall in US bond yields. In Europe the Stoxx 600 index, which began May on a high, surrendered its gains to end the month 0.59% lower. France's CAC 40, which had previously posted strong rises, slipped 2.21%." These declines, plus increasingly widespread signs of a slowdown, is stressing economic experts.
There are indeed signs that the economy is slowing and that inflation is lurking. The gross domestic product of the US expanded 2.2% in the first quarter of this year, lower than the initial 2.3% estimate. Analysts are also expecting softer growth. And the OECD has lowered its 2018 forecast for the global economy.
Didier Saint-Georges, a member of the investment committee at asset manager Carmignac, commented: "The main issue over the next six months will be the macroeconomy. Numerous indicators are converging on the idea that the cycle is peaking. In the US, investment is no longer accelerating and consumption is faltering despite the measures taken by the Trump administration. The latest readings in Europe for GDP and purchasing managers' intentions are subpar. And China's economy is slowing. Which may be deliberate, but it's a slowdown all the same.
If the deceleration takes hold, then the weakest economies will be in the firing line. It is true that the Nasdaq is widening the gap with other indices, as if to show that the old economy is doomed to instability. But another news item roiling the waters is that that the ECB is mulling a change of monetary stance. The next Governing Council meeting on 14 June will decide whether to halt the massive asset-purchase programme underway for the past three years. The time does seem right, even though businesses are still taking full advantage of low interest rates to step up their investments. We will likely see widespread feverishness, and definitely see a show of relative confidence in the future. Issues relating to the supply of new money will be hotly debated. The reason, ultimately, is that the possibility of expanding business activity, which has been recognised and encouraged, will produce results. Those results can quell the populist upsurge, remedy misguided policies, and assuage the tiny open wounds that are making markets so feverish. All that's needed now is a ray of sunshine.
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Field workers, site supervisors or architects, the construction sector requires that these professionals be on the ground to monitor the progress of a construction site. However, working in mobility is not easy. Script&Go has set a goal to improve the working conditions of mobile staff. Its solution? The alliance of the tablet device and a professional software that is perfectly adapted to the on the field workers.


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A group of dissident shareholders of Zenyatta Ventures took control of the company at a special meeting in Toronto May 11th, turfing four of the six directors, including president Aubrey Eveleigh and executive chairman Keith Morrison. Francis Dubé, Brian Bosse and Eric Wallman were elected to replace them.
The exploration company owns the high-purity Albany graphite project near Hearst.
"For a group of dissident shareholders to band together and unseat extremely entrenched incumbents is rare to say the least," commented one shareholder at the meeting. "We accomplished this with a broad group of shareholders across Canada and from around the world who are well informed, extremely passionate and tired of seeing their stock deteriorate. They know the fundamentals are strong and they voted for change."
Remaining on the board are Brent Richards and Brian Davies.
Shareholders see Zenyatta Ventures as a potentially lucrative nanotechnology play because of the purity of the Albany material and the fact that it has been found to exfoliate into graphene more easily than most graphite. A thin flake of carbon just one atom thick, graphene is unique because of its strength and ability to conduct heat. It can be infused in concrete, plastic, aluminum, resins and rubber to make them stronger, lighter, and both thermally and electrically conductive.
In two consecutive years – 2012 and 2013 – Zenyatta received the award for the top performing mining company on the TSX Venture Exchange, but it has been all downhill since then. The company's share price hit a high of $4.87 in July 2013 and traded in a range of 30 to 40 cents through April and the first week of May. By May 15th – days after the special meeting – it recovered somewhat, closing at 57 cents.
Dissident shareholders met with members of the Constance Lake First Nation prior to the meeting and are confident that they have their support.
"First Nations can scare investors. They can be the Achilles heel of a project," said Dubé, "but I don't feel like that at all. I think they're going to be a very big strength for us to move forward. They have a lot of energy. They want this project to move forward and they've been disappointed with the pace of development these last few years."
The first order of business for the new board will be to put at least a half million dollars into the company to take it off life support, Dubé told shareholders at the close of the meeting. The second priority will be to rebuild trust and look at a bigger raise down the road.
"If we do it at 30 or 40 cents, we're going to kill our positions as shareholders, so we need to work together to raise our share price, raise the confidence in the company and bring in some new shareholders."
"We're going to bring the same energy and dedication to moving this company forward as we did to win this proxy battle," said Dubé.
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While watching the election, last week, I sat in the Black Student Union as Trump slowly took the lead. Once Trump won Pennsylvania, which basically solidified his win of the presidential election, I shut off the television.
My heart sunk to my stomach and I began to cry profusely. Now, while I don't consider myself to be an emotional person, something triggered in me and I couldn't hold back the tears.
Throughout the presidential campaigns and speeches, I prayed and hoped that the day the election rolled around, Hillary would be president and Trump's name would soon be out of the public's consciousness. I was so wrong.
I voted for Hillary Clinton, and I've made it clear that I do not agree with everything she has done in the past. However, my decision came down to the candidate with whom I felt that I had little to lose if they were elected.
I told myself I would not feel safe under a Trump presidency, and unfortunately I am living it right now currently in a red state. I grew up in Boston, and we always go blue, I can admit this is my first time being in a red state and I don't know how to feel about it.
I don't care whether you voted for Hillary or Trump. I can't make that anymore clear. However, if you voted for Trump, I want you to understand what you put at stake for your counterparts and yourself. We elected a man who has zero political experience over a woman with 30 years of political experience. America was so caught up in change.
Trump is the president-elect. There are no IF'S or BUT'S about it. We have to move on as a country and find a way to handle what will come our way the next four years. We cannot give up though. We have to unite more than ever right now.
Do I believe that if you voted for Trump that you are racist? No.
However, I'm convinced you have deicded that racism, seixsm and homophobia aren't deal-breakers for you. And I cannot respect that decision because it makes me come to the conclusion that you are not an ally for the fight for equality in America.
America has failed their women, LGBTQ community, ethnic/religious minorities, people with disabilities and the list goes on. Our nation has instituted a misogynist, bigot and an inexperienced FOOL into office who has shown no remorse for the comments he has made against any of the communities I listed above.
America needs to take a good look at itself. We failed as a country and it truly makes me sad.
I genuinely believe this is the third rise of white supremacy in America, and when a friend of mine here at Denison, who is a student of color tells me that she encountered three students joking about white power recently after the election while walking through campus, then referred to her by remarking, "oh shit there's one of them behind us"… it only reinforces my beliefs on what this election has brought out in America.
Although the country is currently in mourning, and many feel as if there is no hope. We have to remember: When they go low, We go high.
Joshua Lee is a political science major from Boston, Massachusetts.


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Spectacular views of Victoria Harbour
399 rooms and suites, all of which have harbor or peak views
Six restaurants and bars, two of these have 3 Michelin stars each
Outdoor pool with lovely views and underwater music
Impeccable Four Seasons service
Hong Kong has a tropical climate and can be visited year round. October to April are the driest months although December to February are cooler. May to September is hot, humid with the most rainfall during these months.
An urban sanctuary in the heart of Hong Kong, The Murray is the cities latest addition - a landmark property dominating the skyline along Cotton Tree Drive in the heart of the cities central business district.
Standing slightly apart form most of the cities skyscrapers The Murray dominates the CBD skyline offering visitors expansive views across the park and city - a mean feat for a city center hotel. Overlooking Hong Kong park, The Murray is a sophisticated sleek urban sanctuary and a welcome addition to the cities ever-changing hotel scene.
Featuring just over 330 spacious and luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, this hotel leads the way in terms of style and glamour. One of the major unique selling points of The Murray is the unusually spacious rooms - for a city center Hong Kong hotel these are certainly some of the largest room categories on offer. Not only are the rooms themselves large but the floor to ceiling windows offer mesmerising views and have been uniquely designed to allow maximum daylight into each room while limiting the heat from the sun - an award winning idea designed for the ultimate guest comfort.
The dining provisions on offer at The Murray are vast and varied but all superior in their offerings. The first class rooftop bar and restaurant Popinjay's offers delectable cocktails and sensational city views whist more formal dining is on offer either at the modern international Tai Pan or the exclusive michelin starred Cantonese Guo Fu Lou.
Home to some of Hong Kong's most spacious guest rooms, each of The Murray's 336 suites and rooms have been designed with guest comfort in mind. Styled by renowned architects Foster & Parters each room features beautifully crafted marble bathrooms, sleek furnishings and decadent bathroom amenities whilst offering far reaching views across the park and city landscape. Higher room categories offer excessive space, separate living areas fitted with deluxe furniture and oval free standing baths.
The Murray welcomes children although there are no specific childcare facilities at the hotel.
Wellness and guest relaxation is one of The Murray's key focuses and the provisions on offer highlight the hotels desire for their guests to enjoy a healthy, memorable stay in Hong Kong.
With yoga and traditional Chinese tai chi classes available for all guests alongside outdoor boot-camps for the more adventurous, The Murray inspires a stress free stay for all guests. For those looking for additional pampering the beautifully appointed spa and stylish lap pool will rejeuvenate even the most weary of travelers whilst a state of the art gym featuring brand new equipment is also available for those who prefer to stick to more traditional fitness regimes.
Dining at The Murray is vast and varied reflecting the eclectic cuisine on offer in Hong Kong. Popinjays - the hotel's fashionable rooftop bar and restaurant is famed for its breath-taking views and delectable European cuisine whilst Tai Pan is a modern international brasserie that has firmly captured the hearts of the cities culinary trailblazers. The jewel in the Murray's gourmet crown is without doubt Guo Fu Lou a michelin star winning modern Cantonese restaurant run by renowned chef Andy Chan whilst Murray Lane, the hotel's contemporary cocktail bar attracts many of Hong Kong's elite trend setters with their artisan cocktails.
The infinity pool at the Four Seasons Hong Kong is one of my favorite hotel pools in the world. Having an outdoor pool in chaotic Hong Kong is rare anyway but to have the amazing views across to Kowloon that you get from the Four Seasons pool is breathtaking. On top of that, you can even enjoy music from the underwater speakers - heaven after a busy day of shopping and sightseeing!
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Guest speakers offer helpful information regarding limb loss. No fee or RSVP is required to participate.
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Requiem: Episode 1 (2018) Review
When I was given the opportunity to review the first episode of a brand new supernatural drama airing on BBC One and Netflix I jumped at the chance and after finishing the first hour of Requiem I can't wait for the rest to be broadcast.


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I have always had a knack for getting myself involved up to my eyeballs in extra-curricular activities, work, and volunteer commitments. As discussed in my Living Curiously page, I am a firm believer that the best way to learn is through real life, active experiences. This is most likely why I am constantly joining, starting, or servicing different projects and have come to the point where I can no longer keep track of all that I do. Therefore on this page I shall stick to giving only a simple outline of the experiences I have had where I have held a leadership role or where I feel I have positively impacted the organization I worked with.
Throughout all of high school I was involved the most in my school's Student Council. I began my involvement as a freshman and remained loyal through graduation. My Junior year I was elected the Student Council Vice President and Senior year held the position of President. There was never a dull moment working with my Student Council to change and better both our community and school.
Two other extra curricular groups I worked a great deal with while in high school is the Voice of Reason volunteer group and the CSAA Writing Club. Much like my Student Council, I also joined these organizations as a freshman and continued my service with them until graduation day. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of time spent volunteering with the Voice of Reason as well as competitively writing for my CSAA Writing team.
An organization I am extremely proud to have had a local impact on is the Business Professionals of America group. Unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to work within this organization from freshman year and on, I joined my county's Business Professionals of America chapter as a Junior in high school. Upon becoming involved with the organization I immediately ran for and obtained the Vice President position. My next year of involvement I was ecstatic to hold the position of chapter President and go with a group of my fellow BPA members to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. This was another group that gave me unending things to do, but simultaneously unending reasons to smile.
I am currently working very diligently and happily with Central Michigan University's Registered Student Organization: Campus Grow. I recently obtained the position of Co-Coordinator of the organization and find my time divided between planning, advertising, researching, and straight out acting. This experience, perhaps above all else thus far, has taught me the most about what it is truly like to make lasting positive changes in the world, ones that clearly impact the people around you. I must say, experiencing that is an amazing and compelling feeling.


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To green screen or not to green screen, that is the question. Since we have that cliche line out of the way let's talk about the advantages/disadvantage of a green screen and if it's a good fit for your business. When done properly a green screen can turn a boring background into something more dynamic giving the ability to easily add text, graphics and animation to enhance the viewers experience. Here are a couple great reasons to use a green screen on your next video project.
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Special Graphics
If you're planning on adding text, images or even animation a green screen is ideal. By removing the natural background and either moving to the side or other areas of the space you have a lot of screen real estate to showcase any graphics that would help illustrate the content you're talking about. With some creative layering and animation you can even have images or text appear like they are moving behind you or have a virtual set. xt
Horrible Background
Setting up a green screen in the living room with a talking head is sometimes a lot easier then trying to find a perfect place in the house that doesn't have irrelevant distractions. The green screen is a great way to eliminate the clutter so the viewers can focus on the person and the content. Even if you don't use graphics having a textured or colored background can help keep the viewers attention on the person and not the photo of "Grandma" in the background.
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Bad Lighting
One of the keys to making an effective green screen is the lighting. You have to evenly light both the green screen and the on-screen talent so the editing process stress-free. If you don't do this properly you will spend tons of time trying to take the green out of the background and probably end up with a very bad image with a lot of magenta in the face or even blurred/serrated edges on your talent. Both of which look awful and provide a very unprofessional look.
Bad Software
Most editing software comes with green screen filters but if they are not powerful enough and you have bad lighting it's a recipe for disaster. If you're doing a lot of green screen consider investing in a better editing program or some plug-ins that can do a more effective and faster job. If you're able to save 10 min. editing for each one of your weekly videos then the software will pay for itself with the increase in production in no time.
Understanding whether you should or should not use a green screen is first step in the process. If you're planning on some special graphics or are faced with bad looking background then making an investment in good lighting and editing software is a must. Without these added tools that make your workflow smoother re-consider using a green screen and scout a location that would be better suited for your project.


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Southeast Asia's biggest telecom group Singtel has developed a platform that integrates standalone IoT applications, including connected cars
Singapore telco Singtel will be conducting trials that enable consumers to monitor their internet of things (IoT) devices and applications from a single platform in the third quarter this year.
Dubbed Assured+, the platform developed by Singtel and Ericsson will support eldercare, connected cars and other emerging IoT applications, the two companies revealed on 1 March 2017.
The platform is aimed at addressing fragmentation in the IoT market, which has seen technology providers touting their own hardware, services and connectivity infrastructure. It will also provide an open and simplified experience for developers to support new devices and applications.
Clement Teo, principal analyst at analyst firm Ovum, told Computer Weekly that while Singtel may be one of the first telcos in Singapore to develop an IoT platform for consumers, it remains to be seen if consumers will bite.
For one, he said Singtel will need to be clear if a consumer, or Singtel, should be accountable for securing IoT devices on the new platform, given the October 2016 incident where compromised consumer devices were used to launch a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack against the network of Singapore telco StarHub.
Plus, with a plethora of devices based on various IoT standards and technologies in the market, the issue of integrating different devices will need to be addressed.
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Manga Summary: Popular erotica writer Kaji "K" Sensei's glamorous appearance is only rivaled by the fantastic rumors surrounding him. Like how one of his best selling novels was based on a relationship with a high school student... or how two of his model sex friends got into a cat-fight in the middle of a highway... or how he has threesomes during his nocturnal writing sessions! At least these are the things that go through editor Kobayakawa's head when he sees his celebrity charge – that and the one time that K-sensei sent three editors to the hospital?! Yet, while taking photos for a magazine interview and watching K-sensei work with such professional focus, Kobayakawa realizes that the outrageous rumors may be just that. That is, until Kaji pushes him down on the sofa to "reward" him. Thus begins the hunt of the herbivore editor and his carnivore author.


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First, let me say that I've never owned an Apple product. I am not necessarily anti-Apple, but I do feel that their products are overly expensive and not worth the price. However I realize that a lot of people LOVE their Apple devices and that they have fantastic customer retention in terms of brand loyalty. It is because of these traits that I believe their stock is worth owning, especially when it's under-valued. Despite my neutral feelings towards Apple, I am deeply sympathetic towards their Investor Relations group.
Today after market close Apple reported their first quarter earnings for 2014. Within an hour of the earnings report stocks were down more than 8% in after-hours trading. Why?
Well before we get into that, let's take a look at the guidance that Apple's Investor Relations released back in October of 2013 during their last quarterly report:
- · revenue between $55 billion and $58 billion
- · gross margin between 36.5 percent and 37.5 percent
- · operating expenses between $4.4 billion and $4.5 billion
Even if you don't know anything about Apple, it's pretty safe to assume that bringing in revenue of $58,000,000,000 in three months is impressive. Of course big numbers aren't impressive by themselves. The whole idea of this game is by setting goals for the future and trying to meet them. Getting back to today, let's see how Apple performed:
|Revenue of $57.8 billion
|In line with guidance and actually on the high end of the range
|Gross Margin of 37.9 percent
|Margins slightly exceeded their projections
|Operating expenses of 4.38
|Their operating expenses were even less than they assumed
Apple clearly met the expectations they had set for themselves when they were attempting to look into the future just over three months ago. Yet their market capitalization just dropped by approximately $40,002,440,400.
So what gives?
Unfortunately it doesn't matter how good Apple is at looking into their crystal ball and trying to see into the future of their business. All one needs to do is look at the business news headlines to understand the issue:
Apple Gets iPad X-Mas but Shares Drop After iPhone Sales Fall Short – Forbes
Apple's new products not good enough – MarketWatch (Wall St Journal)
Apple shares fall as bet on iPhone 5C market leads to earnings disappointment – Financial Post
Apple IPhone Sales Trail Estimates for Holiday Quarter – Bloomberg
Apple's iPhone sales, revenue forecast fall short; shares slide – Reuters
Apple bruised by high expectations – The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail hit it on the head: high expectations.
It doesn't matter that Apple's business drove results in line with their estimates. What matters is that Apple didn't meet the expectations of wall street analysts.
I am frustrated by the relationship between a company's investor relations team and the equity analysts that cover them. Apple still sold a record-breaking 51,000,000 iPhones during the last quarter, but analysts were expecting 55,000,000 and were unimpressed that their own target was missed. As you can see, this really isn't about Apple per se. It's about the relationship between a company's ability to predict and communicate their own business goals vs the external expectations of analysts. The analysts almost make the company's own goals irrelevant. What's worse is that the stakeholders seem to get angry at the company rather than the crazy expectations set out by the analysts.
Imagine this wasn't the stock market.
Let's say that my new year's resolution was to lose weight. And let's say it wasn't merely an abstract goal, but something that I sat down to calculate. Ambitiously I tell my friends and family that I have crunched the numbers and I believe that if I work hard, I can lose 12-15 lbs over 3 months. All I need to do is lose four to five pounds a week. Furthermore, let's also say I hope to reduce my body fat from 13% down to 10%. And on top of all of this, I have a strict student budget that limits me.
Weeks pass by as I work every day to reach my goals: Going to the gym, eating healthy, taking the stairs etc. Three months later I am proud to report I've lost 13.7 lbs, 18% stronger and spent less money doing it than I imagined.
The headline would read:
"Mancuso fatter and poorer than neighbour expected, friends and family disappointed"
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The Comic Evolution
I think we will use technology to break down the barriers and grow the audience for comic books.
SHAZAM! Anyone who knows The Dark Knight from Watchmen will want to beam into SLG Publishing's Art Boutiki & Gallery. Smartly dressed crimefighters have been seen stalking the shelves. The quirky gallery offers the graphic novel connoisseur more than the standard dusty stacks of comic books; it is also a thriving venue for all-ages music nights. Dan Vado, like most traditional print business owners, is riding the wave as SLG evolves from print to digital publishing.
How did SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery start publishing comics?
I've been writing and editing comics for 25 years. I was going to school and needed to figure out what else I was going to do with my life. I owned a comic book store on Bascom Avenue and decided I wanted to write a comic. After I published my first story, Samurai Penguin, people started coming to me and asking if I would publish their work. It naturally progressed into publishing, and we are hitting our 25th anniversary this year.
Yeah, well, it's been a rough year. As with anything ink on paper or with books, it's been rough. Borders going out of business took out a big chunk of our sales. Barnes & Noble is constricting, and these were big places where we sold our books. You have to have a vigorous online presence and direct your customers to Amazon and hope that it works.
How has technology affected comics?
The places you can sell physical books have evaporated as the cost of publishing print books has risen. There is a pressure to develop a new way to deliver content to people, and digital is truly it. Whether it will work or not, I don't know. We are looking at what will be a good—low cost way to deliver content to our readers—and we are doing this through a variety of ways; whether it is through the iTunes store or through apps-based companies that sell comic readers. We are literally creating a new marketplace. We are trying to get people to rethink their devotion to print. We are trying to win back the people who stopped buying print comics years ago, and we are trying to introduce comics to people who don't even know what comics are.
You mentioned that you are creating a new marketplace. Would you say this creation is industry wide?
Definitely. There is a big paradigm shift in attitude. We have this marketplace for comics that has done nothing but shrink over the past fifteen years, and there is a potentially larger, untapped marketplace. And publishers can benefit from it, whether you are a large publishing house or a small one like ours. The current process of ordering/buying comics is too hard. Digital will help publishers break down the barrier between the marketing and purchasing of a comic book. I don't think it will affect comic book stores because the people who frequent comic book stores are people who enjoy the physical copy. Most people who are big-time comic book fans are saying that they won't go to digital because they like the idea and feel of the physical book. But it is too small a pie, and it is a pie that isn't going to continue growing. I think we will use technology to break down the barriers and grow the audience for comic books.
So, there is a group of people who remain loyal to print?
Do they take the idea of digitally expanding the marketplace seriously, or do they view it as selling out?
I don't know. I know retailers can be emotional about it because they feel publishing houses they have supported for years are undermining their business. But we can't have comics be the lone holdout as we make a transition into a digital world. We can't devote ourselves to a segment of the industry that has proven unable to grow itself over the years.
How has San Jose responded to the comic book scene?
You know, for a long time, San Jose was really a hotbed of comics. Back when I was a kid, there were four comic book stores in downtown San Jose. We used to run comic book conventions here, too. It was a real hotbed. It has declined over the years, but so has the whole business, and we are the only ones left in downtown San Jose. [Art Boutiki has relocated to just outside of the downtown core since this article was originally published.]
How has the City of San Jose helped you as a business?
I enjoy a nice relationship with the San Jose Downtown Association. They are a nonprofit that is not actually associated with the City of San Jose, but we work together on events such as the Zombie-O-Rama. We haven't gotten much more than moral support from the city itself. We don't get money from the city for our sidewalks because this part of the street is technically a part of a state highway. Plus, there really is no money in San Jose, and businesses are on their own. I think it's good because it's teaching businesses how to be businesses again.
Do you see the potential for comics to become a hot market in San Jose again?
Maybe. I think the comics out right now are not very good, and I think this has something to do with the fact that the audience has somewhat deserted comics. That is part of the reason we are looking at ourselves as a more event-driven business. We've done small comic book conventions in here, we've done classes in here, and we host concerts several times a month.
There's so much more to SLG Publishing's Art Boutiki & Gallery than meets the eye. Dan Vado has not only built a successful publishing house, he's on a mission to foster the development of San Jose's culture, while creating a new marketplace for comics in a digital word. Fight on, Dan. You are truly San Jose's very own comic book hero.
Interview by Stacy Ernst
Photography by Daniel Garcia
This article originally appeared in Issue 4.0 "Tech"


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You have not been left here alone. You are the dream of our ancestors fulfilled. It is through you that they now continue the work of evolving life. You are here to take care of unfinished business. So they are deeply invested in your becoming. They are constantly speaking, showing you how to evolve the consciousness they have bequeathed, lest the ignorant sins of mothers and fathers are visited upon children. They seek to gift you a conscious life, so that ancestral pain can be released and fuel is provided for the next generation.They speak as the wind and the stillness from which it comes, to remind you that you are that which changes yet changes not. They are here as the stones of the earth and the mountains to show you how to be still and silently vibrate truth at its highest frequency. They are in the fire, teaching you how to fearlessly illuminate all that is dark and cold. They are here as the rivers, showing you how to negotiate conflict and make peace. And they are here as the earth to show you how to nurture and provide a home.
Again today, start to listen.To make peace with the elements is to embrace the voices your ancestors, your own true nature and becoming. It's your time to BLOOM!
Harlem, New York
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Introducing Dessie Magee
Pleased to announce that we are now booking for Dessie Magee.
Irish Brighton based troubadour Dessie Magee is a modern Folk-Rock singer-songwriter who incorporates elements of rock, blues, punk and soul. Taking influence from the sound and live energy of Johnny Cash, Mumford & Sons, Ben Howard, The Lumineers & Nathaniel Rateliff, Dessie has been making waves with a sound described as a mixture between Frank Turner & Kings of Leon.
Dessie's passionate & energetic performance promises to take any audience on an unforgettable journey.
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The "Gothic" look might bring to mind dark interiors that go heavy on the wood, wrought iron, velvet, and dark colors. While this is somewhat true – a look at any Gothic castle will confirm the stereotype – a few pieces in the style can go a long way in a home. Gothic décor adds a little bit of welcome drama, especially in interiors that take a more streamlined, modern approach. The bold lines of a wrought iron chandelier add character above a sleek kitchen island, a little bit of velvet makes a dining room feel cozier, and the interesting silhouette of an antique Gothic chair draws the eye. Whether we're talking about antiques from the design period, or furniture and accessories that just have that intriguing "Gothic" look, the following pieces make a statement in any space.
Traditional Iron Eight-Arm Chandelier
Why we love it: Wrought iron emboldens the simple forms of this chandelier, giving it a monumental feel. Though undeniably bold, its lack of ornamentation means it's not over-the-top.
Vintage Gothic-Style Walnut Armchair
Why we love it: The highly detailed back brings to mind the splendor of Gothic windows, lending a sculptural quality to this accent chair.
Antique Fin-de-Siècle French Gothic Revival Brass Seven-Light Collapsible Candelabrum
Why we love it: This candelabra is ornate without going too heavy on the details. We were also surprised by the fact that it was designed to collapse in a number of ways for easy storage.
Antique Five-Light Candelabras
Why we love them: This striking pair measures almost 20″ in height, making them the rare accessory that can hold its own in a dramatically high-ceilinged space.
Vintage Gothic-Style Hall Chair
Why we love it: The rich details and sumptuous red velvet upholstery make this chair a particularly decadent accent piece.


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Kipp Bedard, Micron's vice president of corporate affairs, said the company is no longer selling 64-megabit memory chips for less than $8.
Until recently, such chips were selling far below $8. According to South Korean officials, for example, the average price for 64-megabit DRAM made there was $6.57 in April, up from $5.93 in March.
"We just increased contract prices this week," Bedard said today in a question and answer session at the Robertson Stephens Semiconductor Conference in San Francisco.
Memory prices are the proverbial canary in a coal mine for the PC industry. When manufacturers found themselves saddled with too much inventory and too much factory capacity between 1995 and 1998, memory sold at, and even below, cost. The sub-$1,000 PC was a byproduct of this era.
Now, unanticipated demand for servers and consumer electronics is outstripping the ability of manufacturers to produce memory. Memory prices are rising, presaging an end to easy discounts. Memory makers are also returning to profitability.
Bedard said his Boise, Idaho-based company is seeing some signs that PC makers are looking to boost inventories of memory chips in anticipation of limited supplies later this year. But industrywide, PC makers have only about a week to 10 days' worth of inventory, he said.
Bedard said the only customers with significant inventory are those that have been buying Rambus memory. Bedard said that while customers initially were projecting that 10 percent to 15 percent of their shipments would include Rambus in the second half of the year, Micron now sees Rambus demand at about 1 percent of the market.
"We are not producing much Rambus," Bedard said.
For next year, Bedard said he sees about 5 to 10 percent of the memory market going to Rambus-based memory, with about 10 to 20 percent going to Double Data Rate (DDR) memory, an improvement on today's synchronous DRAM.


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Gentle Jizo Bodhisattva is known as the Protector of Women and Children, who also helps beings into this world and out again.
Jizos are a part of a ceremony called the Mizuko Kuyo Ceremony, in Japan and other countries, for a child who has died before or within a year of birth. It provides a ritual form for the parents grief for the child they lost. Yvonnne Jikai Rand developed the ceremony in America. Part of the ceremony involves sewing a little red bib or hat or to make something for the little statue and in Japan you see many little Jizo statues in stone and wood with little red bibs and hats.
Jizo is said to go to the 6 realms to help beings in distress. The 6 rings on his staff symbolize these 6 Realms of Existence: gods, (temporary pleasure), hell (pain and suffering), animal (ignorance) hungry ghost (desire), human (the rare opportunity to practice) and asuras (jealousy and fighting). The rings jingle warning small animals to move so they are not hurt.
The wood this Jizo was carved from is Bentiwas which is a sustainable harvested wood and beautiful for carving. Please note, this Jizo statue shows the marks of the carver, so you can get a real feel for the process of creating him.
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I highly recommend a wonderful book Jizo Bodhisattva by Jan Chozen Bays.


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|Sat 18 Nov 2017, 3:20pm–5:20pm
All Welcome!
The last scheduled screening of Pollywood Pasifika Film 152017 - 15 years later Pollywood stands, shoulders back, proud to showcase and promote talented Pasifika people on and behind the camera. Providing the right environment for those one off movies you would rarely see in mainstream.
With only positive responses and reviews received from the Pollywood opening night this will be your last chance to see it with your own eyes - Open invitation to all! Invite your friends & family to come along and see something that will be memorable and thought provoking experience.
Here is a very special selection of films from NZ and around the pacific, carefully curated by Craig Fasi, Director of Pollywood. Keeping up with tradition of the multi-genre, multi skill level film event yet still keeping that edge of being relevant.
Craig Fasi will be hosting and available directors/representatives will give you a brief summary of their work and answer any questions.
The Auckland Art gallery is a wonderful venue and if time allows have a look around the gallery - an experience in itself.
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Charges are reasonable with the first hour free with validation from the Art Gallery of your parking ticket.
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How To Hike Cerro Chirripo, Costa Rica – 2018
Hiking Cerro Chirripo is no easy feat by any means…especially if you have do it in one day. Because I registered so late in the height of Costa Rica's tourism season, my only option was to hike to the peak and back in one day due to park pass availability. I would highly advise climbers to plan their trip to Chirripo a few months in advance in order to have the option of buying the multiple day pass.
Cerro Chirripo Hike Details
Chirripó is the tallest mountain in Costa Rica, with a whopping height of 12,533 feet, or 3,820 meters, above sea level. The trail is a total of 12.4-miles (20-km) to the peak with a 7,218 feet (2,000 meters) climb. The path begins in the little town of San Gerardo de Rivas, Costa Rica.
I climbed up to the summit and back down in one day. The total trip was around 14 hours. It took me 7 hours to get to the Base Camp, and another 2 hours after that to the summit. If you are doing the hike in one day I HIGHLY recommend leaving at night. I started hiking at 10PM at night, got to the Base Camp at 5AM, and the summit at 7AM. If you are hiking it all in one day you really need to leave at night to give you enough time to come down. Plus the night hike portion was amazing!
Cerro Chirripo Hiking Options: 1 or 2 Day Passes
If you are planning on climbing Cerro Chirripo, you have one of two options. The national park offers a 1 & 2 day passes to climb the mountain.
How to Register to Climb Cerro Chirripo
In order to hike Cerro Chirripo, you need to register online with the National System of Conservation Areas (or SINAC). On this website, you can create a profile, check availability, and reserve your tickets. Once you get to the website, you have to:
- Hover over "Procedures and Consultations" and select "Online Reservations SICORE"
- Create a user for yourself in order to log in
- Once logged in, hover over "Buy" in the navigation and select "Online Reservation"
- Click the "Availability" button with the eye icon to check their openings
- Select "Parque Nacional Chirripó" from Wildlife Area
- Select your entry sector, in my case "Sector San Gerardo"
- Select your desired (and available) dates (You will need your ID or passport information to complete the purchase.)
After you have reserved your tickets, there is one last step. The day before you hike, you must stop by the Oficina Guardaparques in Rivas to pick up your wristband. You will need to bring your ID or passport as well as your reservation number to the office. Below is the Office's information and hours:
Address: Ruta 242 San Gerardo, San José, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica
Phone: +506 905-244-7747
And that's it! Once you pick up your wristbands you are ready to start your hike up the mountain!
What Supplies & Materials to Bring:
For such a strenuous hike, you definitely want to come prepared. It is important to bring the right supplies and materials to help you with the hike. Below are some items I recommend bringing:
- A flashlight just in case you will be hiking at night
- A CamelBak / Hydration Pack or a large water bottle (IMPORTANT: You only need to bring 1 water bottle because there are 2 hydration stations before you reach the base camp. If you bring more water bottles it will be unnecessary weight.)
- Gatorade or fruit juice: After a while, just drinking water doesn't do it for you. You need something sweet with sugar to give you an extra boost of energy.
- Candy: Yes it sounds strange to bring candy on a hike but I highly recommend it. Candy can give you a quick energy boost when you are feeling drained.
- Sun screen
- Cool clothes: For hiking during the day, make sure you have clothes that won't be too hot when the sun is out. I recommend a t-shirt, shorts, and a hat for the sun
- Warm clothes: A warm hat, gloves, windbreaker
- Recommended: A walking stick. This made a world of difference for me during my hike by taking a lot of the strain off of my legs.
- Music! Music is obviously not required but can give you some extra motivation when you are feeling weary!
Cerro Chirripo, The Hike:
The hike up to the top of Cerro Chirripo has two main parts: there is a 14 KM hike to the Base Camp, and then an additional 5 KM climb to the summit. If you reserve a 2 day pass, the Base Camp at KM 14 is where you eat and stay over night in the dormitories. If you only have a 1 day pass, the base camp is a good place to stop and rest for a short time before hiking to the summit. Regardless of if you have the 1 or 2 day pass, you can stop at the base camp to rest, eat, and use the bathroom.
Kilometers 1-7 – Coasting:
Kilometers 1 through 7 of the hike are generally "easy". They involve not much climbing and a lot of flat ground. I recommend using this time to warm-up your legs and conserve as much energy as possible because kilometer 8 is difficult.
At the middle of kilometer 7 is an "outpost" where the first water station is. Here you can refill your water and use the restroom. Depending on what time you get there, you can also buy food and coffee it is open. I don't recommend staying long because as you will find out, the longer rests you take the more your muscles tense up and tighten.
Kilometer 8 – The Climb:
Kilometer 8 is where the climb really gets difficult. It is important to conserve as much energy as you can during kilometers 1-7 to prepare for the rest of the hike. Kilometer 8 is a steady and steep climb with little to no flat ground.
Kilometers 9-12 – Moderate Climbing:
After kilometer 8, 9 through 12 are much easier. They still involve climbing, however there is a lot of downhill (which can be discouraging after you worked so hard to get up) and flat ground. You should also conserve energy during these kilometers because 13 and 14 are quite difficult as well.
Kilometers 13-14 – The Last Obstacle Before the Rest Stop:
Kilometers 13 and 14 may be even more difficult than 8. I say that not because of the actual climb itself, but because of your mental state. At this point you have been climbing for about 5 hours, your legs are starting to feel heavy, and you are wondering why you paid money to do this to yourself. But keep your spirits up! After these two kilometers you get to have a rest at the Base Camp!
From the Base Camp to the Peak – A True Test of Character:
If you made it this far, congratulations! You have come a long way but you are not finished yet. You have about 5 KM to reach the peak, and unfortunately the last one is the hardest. When you get to the final stretch of the hike, you are at such a high altitude that it is hard to breathe. I would imagine the feeling is comparable to having asthma. The air begins to get very thin and the hike becomes more of a climb. When you reach the peak, you have to start using both hands and feet to climb because it is so steep. This combined with the difficulty breathing can really test one's character. But I promise you it is worth it! Just look at that view!
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. I would love to help you experience the awe and beauty that is Cerro Chirripo!


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Quro Mini BearKonges Sløjd
- Konges Sløjd is a beautiful Danish brand which makes the most stylish toys, clothes and accessories for babies.
- This cute little bear is the perfect first toy for your little one to hold on to and cherish.
- Includes a small bell which rings when shaken.
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Cane-line's collection is ready for summer
Cane-line has added several new designs to the indoor collection Elements.
This includes new sofas, lounge chairs and tables for the collection, and furniture and accessories in wood and powder-coated metal.
For the expansion of the collection, which was launched at the furniture fair in Milan, there are several new rattan designs in a matt black painted look.
Furthermore, the sofas Moments and Urban are now available in brand new upholstery for indoor use.
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Shoot some hoops, practice your jump shot, or play a full game at one of Central Park's basketball courts. Basketball courts with nets are available to use for free northeast of the Great Lawn, and at the North Meadow Recreation Center. You can borrow basketballs from the Recreation Center with a photo I.D.
Important Details
You can reserve a court for a specific time by obtaining a court permit from NYC Parks, otherwise, courts are available first come, first served.
Landscapes & Points of Interest
Great Lawn
Mid-Park at 79th-85th Streets
Recreation & Cultural Facilities
North Meadow Recreation Center
Mid-Park at 97th Street
North Meadow Recreation Center:
Daily, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Basketball rentals available until 5:00 pm
Great Lawn:
Daily, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Mid-April through Mid-September


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A little road trip in Tuscany.
Living in Tuscany Italy is special. You live on the coast but you miss the landscape of Tuscany. Time for a small day / night trip to the Tuscan countryside. During the trip you see that the landscape is changing. The month of September is very different from the summer months. The grapes are almost … Continue reading A little road trip in Tuscany.
Marina di Massa, Italy.
Just a moment of silence.
Clouds, they make a painting out of the sky.
"The sea is a desert of waves, A wilderness of water."
"I have seafoam in my veins, I understand the language of waves." ― Le Testament d'Orphée


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Toastmaster James
Engaging James for your event allows you to relax and have your day run the way you want it. He has over 30 years experience in both industry and the performing arts and is a trained actor. His years in industry have been based mainly around customer service with some of the world's most distinguished car manufacturers including Jaguar and Aston Martin.
Engaging James for your event allows you to relax and have your day run the way you want it. He has over 30 years experience in both industry and the performing arts and is a trained actor. His years in industry have been based mainly around customer service with some of the world's most distinguished car manufacturers including Jaguar and Aston Martin.
This experience has allowed him to work with and work for people from all walks of life. He is equally at home with those at the sharp end, the shop or workshop floor, as he is dealing with celebrity and even royalty, all of whom he has experience of serving directly.
James is a Fellow of the Guild of International Professional Toastmasters.and has been thoroughly trained in the appropriate etiquette and procedure required to officiate as a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies at your ceremony or event. This means he is alert to everything that needs doing and can ensure that everything is done as it should be and to time.
Aside from being a Toastmaster James is also a professional event host (a Toastmaster without the suit), a presentation skills trainer (helping those requiring confidence to speak in environments they may find uncomfortable, such as in public or at an interview) being a professional voice artist and being a dad to his young daughter (by far the most difficult of all).
Therefore, in addition to being able to help at your event on the day he can also help those who are to be a part of it. So if you or anyone has to speak and you want advice or possibly training to get presented in the best way you can, then he can help you with that too.
Coming from an arts and industry background in customer service, gives James a distinct advantage over most of his peers when it comes to being able to adapt, not just to his surroundings, but also the increasingly varied demands of his clients.
He is rare as a toastmaster / facilitator in that he is able to morph from one role to another with ease. Additionally, because of his ability to mimic many different voices, not only can he change how he sounds, but also he is happy to have his appearance adapted as well.
So if you are planning an event that is themed or it is not considered appropriate that the man in charge is dressed in a red tailcoat, then look no further than James. Themed evenings are better managed by a facilitator that matches your theme. As an example if you are holding a corporate event at Universal Studios' World of Harry Potter, then who better to facilitate the evening than the headmaster Albus Dumbledore? Or if you are holding a James Bond themed event, then who would be better than M or Q to run the proceedings?
The fact the dress changes, does not change how professionally an event is run. It does however, give your event that special lift and surprise that your guests, delegates or employees won't expect, and will raise it to another level.
If you want your event to be a success and you want someone to take the strain away by fronting or running it for you, then look no further than James. Not only will you enjoy the occasion more, but so will everyone else.
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"I recently engaged James to co-ordinate a Civic luncheon at Guildhall and he was superb. Unflappable, charming, helpful and organised, James did a fantastic job and helped to make the event one to remember. I would not hesitate to book him again or to recommend him."
Jane Wharam
Best decision we made!
"Thank you for being part of our wedding day at 8 Northumberland Avenue on 19th March 2016. It wouldn't have been the same without you. As quite an organised yet realistic person, I'd have to advise that it is near impossible to pre-empt and plan for every eventuality on your big day. James was there to iron out the inevitable hiccups. Both Atul and I were able to take a back seat and enjoy our day to the max, knowing that James had our best interests at heart. Our families couldn't agree more. Best wedding decision we made!"
Narinder and Atul
Narinder Dhanjal
"We wanted a toastmaster-type person for the event of the 25th anniversary of our firm. The Managing Director found James on-line and immediately we knew he was the one for us! Flexible, talented and really good value for money. When we spoke to him, he was self-assured which made us feel that 'at least someone would know what they were doing' – there was so much for us to do on the night! James exceeded all expectations and was exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend him!"
Adele Jameson
"James was the toastmaster at my daughter's wedding. He was absolutely brilliant! Everything went so smoothly because of him. So many of our guests were really impressed with him, that soon after 2 of our guests who were to be married a few months later hired him for their wedding ! We were organising another a Charity function and we all had to have James again! I strongly recommend James for any big event that you are organising. A toastmaster experience not to be missed!"
Reena Chakraborty
"James is by far the best toast master / MC i have worked with. Friendly, amiable and polite, but able to command a room too make sure all your guests are in the right places at the right times, no matter what the event.
Always a pleasure to work with."
Mark Chivers Photography
"James confidently and competently managed a somewhat noisy room of over 1000 mortgage industry professionals and made sure that he had everyone's attention when necessary. I look forward to working with James again."
Agi Donovan
"James performed the role of toastmaster at our recent civil partnership. He looked the part and played the part brilliantly. He was calm, confident and very professional and exerted exactly the right amount of authority at the right moments. Knowing that James would be managing the smooth running of our day took all the pressure off us and meant we could focus entirely on hosting our guests and enjoying the day. Having a toastmaster at your wedding really makes the day special. Having James Hasler as your toastmaster is extra special. Thank you, James for doing such a brilliant job."
Amanda Russell & Claire Shepherd
"The moment I saw and heard James running a trade show I hired him to host our most important event of the year, the LS symposium. He is a fast learner and acted as if he had been in our industry for years and he performed a great job of keeping the deligates from getting carried away with the time. He ran the event in a very professional way, making a great connection with all the speakers and most importantly with the audience."
Ariel Lasry – Manager for Life Sciences Industry Sales, EMEA Region, at Rockwell Automation.
"Don't know where to begin to thank you for the excellent Master of Ceremonies work you did for us once again at the Revels dinner dance which made the evening such a success. Your calm professionalism attending to all the timings and keeping everyone in order enabled the evening to proceed without a hitch. So, on behalf of everyone, many thanks for the enormous effort you put in."
Geoff Pitcher – Chairman of the Peppard Revels.
"It took over 30 years of running the Vintage Festival to get James in. All we can say is, we wish we had done it sooner. An MC to fit any occasion, James injected personality, clarity and professionalism to our event to the benefit of our 4000 customers, 80 producers and us."
Anna Leach – Laithwaites Wines
"Many thanks for the truly professional work you did for us at Jason and Becky's Wedding. I have been at and held numerous events over the years and never have I received so many compliments about a Toastmaster as we have had for you. We look forward to you helping us again on other happy occasions."
Michael Gross
"We are all in agreement that having you there was one of the best decisions we made, you really knew how to work the room and you took the pressure off me so I actually got to enjoy the evening! We also think you did a fantastic job with the auction, it made more than double what we were expecting, so was a great success, especially with raising so much money from the £10 note you donated!"
Katy Willmott Organiser of the Barratt Homes Princes Trust Rugby World Cup Fundraiser
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It was brilliantly done with a firm hand with lots of humour – sometimes not easy given the inadequacies of the PA system.
Many thanks and I hope you consider doing it again."
Barbara Laithwaite – Co Chairman of the Peppard Revels
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Londoners finally have their shot to weigh in on supervised drug injection sites.
Beginning tonight at the Marconi Club, the public is invited to share their feedback on the proposed harm reduction service that gives illicit drug users a medically-supervised, safe space to inject.
Tuesday's meeting is the first of nine hosted by the Middlesex-London Health Unit this month.
The meetings come more than four years after chief medical officer Christopher Mackie first floated the idea as a way to save lives.
Injection site supporters say it will reduce the death toll from illicit drug abuse, and if planned properly, will boost public safety.
Opponents have expressed concerns about where the sites will be located and its impact on neighbourhoods.
The proposal has raised concerns downtown and in Old East Village, two areas highlighted as potential locations in a recent report by the Ontario HIV Treatment Network.
The meetings will help London seek a local exemption under Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Without the approval, a supervised injection site would not shield those who use it from criminal prosecution.
For people unable to attend the in-person public meetings, the health unit has also created an online survey, which can be found at www.healthunit.com/opioids-get-involved. The survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, can be filled out until Dec. 15.
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Community consultation meetings
Nov. 7: Marconi Club, 120 Clarke Rd., 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Nov. 8: Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 1045 Wonderland Rd. N., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 13: BMO Centre, 295 Rectory St., 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Nov. 15: Goodwill Centre, 255 Horton St., 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 21: Byron Recreation Centre, 1308 Norman Ave. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 27:South London Community Centre, 585 Bradley Ave., 6:30. to 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 28: Middlesex County Building, 399 Ridout St. N., 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Nov. 29:Stronach Community Recreation Centre, 1221 Sandford St., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 29: Stoney Creek Library, 920 Sunningdale Rd. E., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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You have them all over your home-devices! You use them and when the battery gets low you plug them in. Did you know that there is a potential hidden danger within that socket you use to plug your device into? Power surges can not only can damage your device, but threaten the entire family resulting in electric shock or a small fire. If you consider the amount of time those devices are plugged in, you may want to think about a better charging set up that not only protects against surges, but is smart enough to shut its charging power off when your device is fully charged which makes it energy efficient. The Powerslayer by Velvetwire is your protection!
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Take my life and let it be guitar chords
She sets out for a school in Scotland, having ascertained that one of the masters may be the composer. Mr. Fleming, the headmaster, is disturbed to recognise her from her photograph in the newspaper. He takes her on a tour of the school. She notices that the school group photograph for the previous year is missing. When she plays the tune on the chapel organ, she sees in a mirror that he is perturbed. Philippa obtains a copy of the photograph the next morning and sees Elizabeth in it. Fleming becomes aware of this and follows her aboard the train. He confronts her in her compartment. They are interrupted when a man enters, but when the newcomer reveals that he is deaf, Fleming confesses to the crime, though it was unpremeditated. Elizabeth had threatened to divorce him for cruelty, which would have ruined him. After the deaf man leaves, Fleming destroys the incriminating photograph and tries to throw Philippa from the train. The deaf man returns just in time. Fleming then jumps to his death.


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Doubtful / Mutalim Besafek
In the desert city of Be'ersheva, Assi (Ran Danker) is serving a community service sentence among a group of troubled teens. Using his skills in scriptwriting and poetry, he helps the teens take control of their narrative by using cameras to record the world around them. The vivacious energy of the group arouses a fresh wind of creativity and hope in Assi's personal and creative life. Through a close relationship with one teen in particular, Assi and the group break through the boundaries of the rehabilitative framework in this moving and inspiring drama.
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Mutalim Besafek
88 minutes
Eliran Elya
Shown at
- 26th Toronto Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Budapesti Zsidó és Izraeli Filmfesztivál - 2018
- Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- Israel Film Festival Los Angeles - 2018
- SERET the London Israeli Film & TV Festival - 2018
- Seret: The Amsterdam Israeli Film and Television Festival - 2018
- Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival - 2018
- UK Jewish Film Festival - 2018


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Do Less and Accomplish MoreGuest Speaker Sue Rasmussen
Sue Bethanis hosts Sue Rasmussen, an expert in productivity and the international best-selling author of My Desk Is Driving Me Crazy: End Overwhelm, Do Less, and Accomplish More. Sue Rasmussen shows women entrepreneurs how to end overwhelm, do less, and accomplish more – so they can achieve the success they want and make the difference they really want to make. She's a professional coach who has worked with over 6,000 small business owners, entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants from 29 countries. Sue's work has been featured in Success Magazine, Women Entrepreneurs Magazine, the NBC TODAY Show, as well as numerous radio and publication interviews.
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- Focus on the actions that bring you the best results – and let go of the rest
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The importance of breaking down the silos of communication in your supply chain
Effective communication is a crucial element to the success of your supply chain, but somehow it's an area that's often neglected. If you're experiencing a loss of profit and productivity due to breakdowns in communication, here's how you can bridge the gaps.
A productive and profitable supply chain isn't just about moving boxes - it's also about keeping the communication moving. The key to world-class customer service lies in bridging the gaps in communication throughout your supply chain. And, thankfully, advanced technology offers us the perfect way to achieve this.
Why is communication vital in supply chains?
When we talk about communication in your supply chain, we're not just referring to the single-channel "stakeholders, warehousing, and suppliers" line of the past.
Today's market is highly competitive. With the growth of ecommerce and omnichannel retail, businesses have an onslaught of inventory tracking requirements - meaning that communication needs to spread further, be monitored simply, and reach all involved parties faster than ever before.
"Our customers are more tapped in to our digital channels than our in-store associates are" - Manhattan Associates"
Buyer behaviour has changed, the boom in information available on the internet has led to a market filled with highly educated customers. Modern buyers expect to have a seamless experience moving from the online world into the physical, brick and mortar store - which many businesses fail to deliver.
This new selling environment can be defined by the following:
- Customers want you to be an expert and to help and teach them on their journey.
- Customers expect customer service to be digitally integrated and seamless. They expect the online and in-store experience to be integrated and operate in tandem.
- Customers drive your supply chain. They expect speedy delivery to meet their expectations and requirements.
- OmniCustomers are less brand loyal and more driven by experiences, both good and bad customer service can drive their behaviour.
We need to ensure that in the new selling environment, with more opportunities for delivery failure, we're at the top of our game regarding inventory, availability of stock, and quantity tracking.
The aim is to give the customer what they want, when they want it and how they want it.
In a constantly growing digital and retail landscape, it's important to optimise this trail. Ultimately, successful businesses will have processes in place that ensure they have the right products in the right quantities, at the right place, at the right time and at the right price.
Breaking down the silos of communication in supply chain
Getting to a point where your communication is effective and efficient is a challenge when your supply chain operates in silos. Your mission should be to break down the barriers to communication, and create a network with open communication channels between all stakeholders within your supply chain.
Take a look at how omnichannel helps to achieve this:
There are several considerations around building effective communication network in your supply chain:
- Your entire supply chain should operate as a single entity that needs to move in coordinated harmony.
- Communication channels should reduce the amount of back-and-forth communication between branches, sales channels, and suppliers.
- Software or systems on the market can help to make inventory information freely available, and allow for faster action between stakeholders, suppliers, and buyers
- Manual data entry creates a roadblock for consistent and correct statistics
- Data should be hosted and shared on a platform used universally by supply chain stakeholders, with the parties within the supply chain committed to upgrade and maintain their systems in compliance with agreed-upon best practice.
- Actual data is critical, instead of "informed estimates" – the more accurate and recent your data, the better you can manage procurement, sales, and delivery.
The simplest way to check the communication boxes in your supply chain
An integrated, comprehensive warehouse and order management system can revolutionise how your supply chain communicates.
The right warehouse and order management software can help you improve efficiency in all exchanges, and optimise your processes, so that your business remains competitive in an evolving retail and distribution landscape.
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Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
"This blends the best of two worlds. Jalapeno poppers and pigs in a blanket. They aren't the traditional small size appetizers, so they're perfect for a satisfying snack. These get […]Read more
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"These deviled eggs include bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.Better than your ordinary deviled eggs." Ingredients Adjust US Metric 12 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 slices bacon 2 tablespoons finely shredded […]Read more
Slow-roast pork pibil tortillas with chipotle sauce
Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus marinating Cooking time: 3-4 hours Total time: 3-4 hours 20 minutes, plus marinating Makes:16 Ingredients 2 x 1.5kg British pork shoulder joints* or 3kg pork […]Read more
Rainbow Snack Platter
Directions Arrange multicolored snacks–including raw vegetables, cheese cubes and crackers–in a rainbow pattern on a serving tray. Put a dish of honey-mustardsalad dressing or hummus at the end of the […]Read more
Slow-cooked lamb and white bean stew
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Charlotte Jorst and Kastel's Nintendo
Wellington, Fla. — Feb. 8, 2017 — Week five kicked off at the 2017 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) with a win for Charlotte Jorst and Kastel's Nintendo in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3*.
Clinching a victory today in the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3*, presented by Wellington Equestrian Realty, was Charlotte Jorst and Kastel's Nintendo, a 2003 Dutch Warmblood stallion owned by Kastel Denmark, with a score of 71.300 percent. The pair represented the United States in Sweden at the FEI World Cup Games last year.
"Nintendo just felt so good today," Jorst explained. "Even in the warm-up he felt so together, and so ready to go. I think that having had a little bit of a break last weekend was really nice for him. He was just ready, and I thought we had a really nice test."
Charlotte Jorst and Kastel's Nintendo
"I don't actually know what I'm going to do yet," Jorst continued about her freestyle test that she and Kastel's Nintendo will perform on Friday. "I have new music that I was going to ride through, but I just got it this morning. I'm torn as to whether or not I should do that. It has a little bit of a higher degree of difficulty and a much more fun floor plan for me. I don't know if I will do that, or stick with my old music. It's completely up in the air!"
Placing second was Great Britain's Susan Pape and Harmony's Don Noblesse, a 2007 Hanoverian stallion owned by Harmony Sporthorses, with a 70.880 percent. Third place was awarded to Dawn White-O'Connor, and Legolas 92, a 2002 Westphalian gelding owned by Four Winds Farm, with a score of 70.560 percent.
Suzan Pape and Harmony's Don Noblesse
CDI3* Grand Prix Results
Rider/Country/Horse/Total Score
1. Charlotte Jorst/USA/Kastel's Nintendo/71.300
2. Susan Pape/GBR/Harmonys Don Noblesse/70.880
3. Dawn White-O'Connor/USA/Legolas 92/70.560
4. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz/USA/Lonoir/70.280
5. Megan Lane/CAN/San Dor/69.780
6. Devon Kane/USA/Destiny/68.920
7. Juan Matute Guimon/ESP/Quantico Ymas/68.820
8. Chase Hickok/USA/Sagacious HF/68.080
9. Leah Wilkins/CAN/Fabian JS/66.720
10. Dawn White O'Connor/USA/Aristo/65.740
11. PJ Rizvi/USA/Breaking Dawn/65.700
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The Great War was a war that started only because of a small border conflict. Other countries take their chance to win back territory and the war escalates.
November: When Germany fails to respond to the urge by the Prime Minister of Russia to remove remove active troops near the Russian Border, Russia declares war.
December: Durken Petersburg leads a very large Russian offensive of more than 50,000 men straight into Eastern Prussia. Trenches are dug 20 miles into German territory.
After Russia dug the first trench, Russia and Germany created the first front: The Baltic Front. The Baltic front took place on the German-Russian border. When America joins Russia and gets permission from France to attack Germany from the west, America digs in at the Rhine River, which ended up creating the Rhine Front. Austria-Hungary and its ally Serbia (See Franz Lives!) invade Russia near the Black Sea, creating the Black Sea Front, and dig in around the Volga River, and are very eager to get at the Wheat Farms and Coal Mines.
Austria-Hungary slips around a massive Russian defensive at the Black Sea Front, and heads straight for Volgograd expecting little resistance, but are stopped after 15 miles of traveling by reinforcements. China joins Russia, and Japan joins Germany. China tries to invades Korea, but Japan responds with an attack on Shanghai, both countries keep counter-attacking each other.
A Russian offensive pulls Russia farther into German territory, where German reinforcements close in on them from where they came from. America sends bombers for Berlin, but are shot down with their gunners by anti-aircraft guns just after they enter the city limits. Romania joins Russia and tries to invade Serbia, but is horribly unsuccessful. The Prime Minister of Russia tells the Romanian leader they should delay and weaken a large Austro-Hungarian offensive heading for Russia.
A massive naval battle in the Yellow Sea occurs, with China and Japan. Many missiles and torpedoes are fired towards the ships, but in they end all 34 Chinese ships and all but 2 35 Japanese ships are sunk. A massive German defensive pushes back Americans and Russians back miles on both fronts. It was one of Germany's last stands. Mexico invades USA, but is barely able to capture Corpus Christi before furious Texans crush the invaders.
A peace treaty is signed between the Black Atlantic Pact of Romania, Russia, and America and the Triple Power Agreement with Serbia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany. America signs another weeks later with Mexico.
Romania wins back all of Transylvania, and Korea becomes independent from Japan and China.


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Spanked In A Crumbling Courtyard
Public spankings are all well and good, but usually they happen in a quiet copse of forest somewhere, or at least, in the bushes at the park. This poor girl got tied to a rolling office chair (presumably inside) and then wheeled out into a derelict courtyard for a spanking in front of anybody who cares to look out a window:
That's the way it goes, some days, at Public Disgrace. ( Gallery )
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