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This weeks home tour is a fresh and bright Hampton's Queenslander. Featuring my fav colour combination of classic black and white its a great example of a beautiful family home.
Who lives here
Elisha Manning - Marketing, Luke Manning - Director of Business Development, Lachlan - 7, Bailey 5, Isla 2 and one more on the way (due July). No pets as yet.
Style of home and location
Hamptons Queenslander - a combination of the style of a Hamptons beach house with the relaxed charm of Australia's own Queenslander home. Located in Camp Hill, Brisbane.
We purchased the home in October 2016 and it settled just before Christmas 2016. The next few months were spent designing, seeking council approvals, sourcing a builder, etc (as with many builds this process took longer than we had initially hoped). We kicked off building in June 2017 and the build took approx 5 months to complete - we moved in a week before Christmas.
Tell us a little about your renovation journey?
We had been hunting for the perfect home to purchase or renovate for a few months when we came across a small 2 bed, 1 bath Queenslander in our preferred suburb. We had to move fast (so fast that I didn't even get a chance to see it in person before we signed the contract). Whilst small in size it was in a great location and was on a decent sized block which ticked a lot of boxes for us.
Our brief to our designer, Chris Brumby of Big House Little House was to achieve an open-plan classic take on the Queenslander. The home takes cues from the classic style of the Hamptons but has a strong focus on modern, tropical Queenslander living with a strong connection between indoors and outdoors. With 3 children and 1 one on the way it was important for us to design the home with our living on the lower ground to maximise the connection to our backyard. You will often find us on weekends gathered on the patio or by the pool sharing a meal or drinks with family and friends. We loved the relaxed style of living that the house provides.
I love the timelessness and effortless elegance of the Hampton's style. The neutral colour palette, intricate details and charm of a weatherboard home were all characteristics that attracted us to the Hampton's style. Inspiration was sourced through images on pinterest and instagram - I have hundreds of images saved of homes and rooms that I loved that we used to draw inspiration from to create our dream home.
Did you enjoy the process of building and designing your home? Any hiccups along the way or things you would do differently?
Renovating (or building in general for that matter) is a rollercoaster of emotions and a mix of joy and stress! Being a creative person with a passion for interior design I revelled in the design phase and in building out the detail of our home. During the renovation, we were on site every single day to oversee the build and ensure the brief was carried out.
Camp Hill is appropriately named due to the steep landscape and rocky ground - this presented some challenges and additional cost through escalation and retaining and was a large component of our budget. Whilst there were challenges and minor changes that had to be made along the way we didn't encounter any major renovation issues. In saying that, it was still a busy and stressful time and we are certainly enjoying having the majority of the work behind us and to be enjoying our new home.
Favourite room in your home?
Thats a tough one as there are so many spaces to love - If I had to pick just one room I would say our kitchen. It is everything I had envisaged and more. The crisp, white shaker cabinetry (by Corona Cabinets) provides a classic feel.
To add some strength to the overall design we choose stone marble bench tops featuring a large vein to break up the whiteness of the space. The butlers pantry comes in handy when entertaining and is used regularly on a daily basis for storing glassware, making tea & coffee and keeping appliances out of sight!
Any further plans scheduled for the future or areas still to complete?
As with any renovation and having only been in the house for a few months there are still a few projects to complete. These include a media room, kids play room, finishing off the children bedrooms and putting in a putting green down one side of the house (for my golf enthusiast husband).
Is this your forever home or do you have plans for the future?
This home is our forever home (at least for the foreseeable future). We designed it to meet the needs of our growing and evolving family. Whilst the blueprint of the house isn't likely to change, I look forward to watching the house evolve with our family over the years.
I can't resist mixing things up and taking on new projects - so the house is always changing and there is always something on the go!
Instagram accounts:
@Ourlittleabode - our personal account on our renovation journey plus photography@bighouselittlehouse - our building designer and photography


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Here's some spirited post-punkish, 60s psych-rock from Japan. Kyotaro Muila spearheaded Minami Deutsch in Tokyo in 2014, drawing together a bunch of minimal techno enthusiasts for the remaining instruments. This keenness for repetitive beats clearly informs the indulgent sections of these billowing tunes, but the songwriting is more elaborate and composed. The knitter's nightmare of 'Tangled Yarn' is, unlike its title may suggest, deliriously relaxed and happy.
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Minami Deutsch is the kind of name of band that ensures I studiously ignore their output. This is probably the little Englander in me coming out. I don't know what it means and I can't say it all that well. Now if they were called Sausages then I might take a bigger interest.
The press blurb suggests that these are psych freaks who like techno and there is indeed a pulverising pulse to the tracks but the open two pieces in particular are very melodic and remind me more than anything of Pell Mell. The band have a handy method of churning kraut rock round and round for seemingly ever then launching into a wondrous guitar break. The best example of this is on 'I've Seen a UFO' which spins round like Cavern of Anti Matter before shards of guitars both emotive and jagged come to the fore. They have the tight nit minimalism of the sort of band who have studied at the altar of Neu but there's more colour and life in here than in most of the kraut/fuzz racket we hear with spangling guitars blending beautifully with the sleek rhythms and odd dislocated vocals not far from the surface.
Very good.
- With Dim Light by Minami Deutsch
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(Translated by Google) Spectacular and exquisite service.
Espectacular y un servicio exquisito.
Follow the highway direction A-7 Cadiz/Algeciras. After approx. 15 km, the highway will split into A-7 (coast road) and AP-7 (toll road). By AP-7: Take the exit "Estepona Este". Pass the exit "Estepona - Palacio de Congresos" and take the first small exit (no signs). By A-7: Follow direction Cadiz/Algeciras approx. 45 min. Take the exit "Estepona - Palacio de Congresos". Take the third exit in the first roundabout to cross the highway. Then again the third exit in the next one to drive back direction Marbella. Directly after leaving the roundabout, take the first small exit (no signs) until arriving at the Kempinski Hotel.
Follow the highway direction A-7 Malaga. Take the first small exit (no signs), which is located directly after the exit "Estepona - Palacio de Congresos", until arriving at the Kempinski Hotel.
Carretera Cadiz km 159
36.43639755249, -5.1080150604248
The key can be dropped off at the Hotel reception.
Carretera Cadiz km 159, 29680 Estepona
GDS-Code: QRL
09:00 - 13:00
09:00 - 13:00
Welcome to Sixt rent a car in Estepona at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia! You can find our affordable, premium car rental services inside the Estepona Kempinski hotel next to the reception desk. We are pleased to help you continue your journey on the Costa del Sol with a top quality, top brand rent a car. On offer from our up-to-date fleet is a large selection of luxury and economy vehicles in a range of styles. Whatever your plans may be and however you like to travel we have something to match your budget, style and mobility needs. Choose from our compact cars and sedans, sports cars and convertibles, and SUVs. We recommend booking ahead online or in the Sixt app, but please note we can only guarantee reservations for the car category and not a specific model.
As part of our comprehensive car rental services we offer ways for your to customize your rent a car to your requirements. We have attractive deals on useful add-ons and upgrades to enhance your rental and driving experience. While you reserve your Estepona Kempinksi Hotel rent a car include extra features like a GPS, additional driver, child seat, insurance coverage and more. We also want to help you fully enjoy your travels in this part of Spain and therefore provide customers with courtesy 24 hour vehicle return. We look forward to handing you over the keys and getting you on the road!
(Translated by Google) Spectacular and exquisite service.
Espectacular y un servicio exquisito.
Very good service. Professional and courteous.
(Translated by Google) I would recommend! One of the cheaper rentals. New and well-equipped cars. 101 € for 2 days / VW Polo. Very easy online booking.
Polecam! Jedna z tańszych wypożyczalni. Auta nowe i dobrze wyposażone. 101 € za 2 doby / VW Polo. Bardzo łatwa rezerwacja online.


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Today I continue reviewing my reading list from 2011. I'll start this second post with In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. I don't often read health books, but this one was recommended and it was rather compelling. The basic premise is that we have stripped our food into component vitamins and minerals. In doing so, we don't really understand how these vitamins and minerals work together in their natural state (in food) and we have over-processed what we eat, thinking by infusing the correct combination nutrients we will improve our health. In reality, our society seems to show the opposite. We are overweight and unhealthy with chronic diseases becoming the norm. It is an interesting book. Well worth checking out.
A few years ago I read the description of Eugene Peterson's A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. I thought it sounded like just the thought-provoking material I needed being a Christian in a quick-serve society. The very idea that being obedient over a long period rather than quick spiritual fixes seemed refreshing. Unfortunately, I found the book to be quite dry and dull. There were a few moments that captured my imagination, a few concepts that made me excited, but these moments were just that: few. This was only my second time of reading Peterson, and I was sorely disappointed as I enjoyed the previous book quite a bit.
On the subject of sophomore disappointments, Why We Love the Church by Ted Kluck and Kevin DeYoung was a letdown from their previous book Why We are not Emergent. I found the latter to be interesting and informative while the former was a bit dry and had some heavy Reformed theology leanings. While I don't have a problem with Reformed Theology, per se, those who propound it can come across as narrow in their focus, espousing their view exclusively and dismissing other voices. This particular leaning aside, it isn't a bad book, just be aware of this going in.
Then there was Love Wins by Rob Bell. I've debated what to say here, as I'm trying to be brief and this book can't really be discussed in brief. Suffice it to say, I think Bell is trying to make a point about Christians rigidly defining our view of Heaven and Hell, but in doing so, he carelessly implies views that are not only unorthodox but not really scripturally based. Rob Bell writes as an artist and he is throwing his hat into the theological arena. He needs to be clear and he needs to build good, strong arguments. I don't believe he does this. Perhaps the lesson to take from this book is that Christians need to be thoughtful when establishing what they believe, rather than blindly accepting what leaders tell them is the truth. They may end up believing what church leaders say, but it is far better to own your beliefs because it helps you to be sensitive to those who are not yet convinced. You understand the struggle and the questions better.
A spiritual search was the focus of Peter Gilquist's memoir Becoming Orthodox, where Gilquist chronicled his journey from evangelical Christianity to Eastern Orthodoxy. I read this because I wanted to understand more of this branch of Christianity. I have often had difficulties with the expression of visible mainstream Christianity in America, so I admit that this book was one that aided my particular search. I enjoyed Gilquist's writing and appreciated his explanations of various tenants of Eastern Orthodoxy. While I still find aspects of it appealing, I am not in any place to consider a conversion. Anglicanism, however, does seem a bit appealing, which brings me to my next book, Simply Christian by N.T. Wright the former Bishop of Durham. I have been a fan of Wright's work for a couple of years now, and found Simply Christian to be accessible yet challenging. He recreates a view of Christianity that sacrifices nothing, but gives a fresh way of looking at the faith. I also appreciate that Wright is willing to meet readers where they are. He confronts current ideas and attitudes and shows how they reflect the broken nature of our world, then explains how Christianity confronts these ideas. If Christianity seems stale or overly familiar, this is a good book to visit.


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Warwick大学でHATプロジェクト(http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/research/business_transformation/ssg/research/value/hat/)を実施しているIrene NG教授とともに、ワークショップを開催しました。
The Hub-of-All-Things (HAT)
In this seminar Professor Irene Ng will speak about the HAT, its design, implementation and research. She will also present and demonstrate the technology and discuss the economic/business models and the ecosystem rules for the emergence of a global infrastructure for personal data exchanges. The seminar will articulate the far reaching implications of personal data stores and the opportunities for research and practice. For more details of the HAT, visit:
The latest update from HAT data exchange can be found here: http://hubofallthings.com/main/the-pds-economy/
About Irene C L Ng
Irene Ng is an academic and entrepreneur. She has a BSc. Degree in Physics and Applied Physics from the National University of Singapore and a PhD, specialising in economic pricing models also from National University of Singapore. In her early career, Irene was CEO of SA Tours and Travel group of companies (Singapore, Malaysia, China and UK) and founded Empress Cruise Lines, a company with an annual turnover of USD250m, which she sold in 1996. She is currently the Director of Institute for Product and Service Innovation and the Professor of Marketing and Service Systems at the Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick. She is also the founder, Chairman and Chief Economist of the Hub-of-all-Things (HAT) Foundation (http://hubofallthings.com) and the inventor of the HAT, a personal data store and individual-centric Internet Platform. Professor Ng is an advisor to several large organisations, startups and governments on design of markets, economic and business models. She is one of the ESRC/Innovate UK Caucus Thought Leaders (http://innovationcaucus.co.uk) the ESRC/AIM Services Fellow and the ESRC/NIHR Fellow. She has written 3 books, published in top journals, written in highly acclaimed scientific magazines and blogs, and known for her academic papers that have steered research in the digital economy and the Internet of Things. As a scientist and a social scientist, she holds a grant portfolio in access of £10m. Her personal website is at http://ireneng.com.
3/1 IoT research workshop
Place: Waseda Co-Creation room 早稲田大学 Waseda 共創館
〒169-0051 東京都新宿区西早稲田1丁目21−2
Attendee: Irene NG, Prof. Hashida, Wakameda san, Sawatani, Open to Anyone
13:00 - 17:00
13:00 - 13:10 Opening Prof. Sawatani, Tokyo University of Technology
13:10 - 14:00 HAT Project Prof. Irene NG, Warwick University
14:10 - 15:00 PDS Prof. Hasida, Tokyo University
15:00 - 15:15 break
15:15 - 16:00 COCN IoT Project Prof. Nakagawa, Tokyo University
16:00 - 17:00 Panel & Discussion
3/2 service design research workshop (Start time has been changed to in the afternoon)
Irene NG, Prof. Fujikawa, Prof. Yamauchi, Dr. Katoh, Sawatani, Open to anyone
Place: Waseda university, 207 room, 22 Building (room has been changed from 202 to 207)
13:00 - 13:10 Opening Prof. Sawatani, Tokyo University of Technology
13:10 - 13:30 Self-introduction
13:30 - 14:10 University lead project Prof. Irene NG, Warwick University
14:10 - 14:50 Marketing perspectives Prof. Fujikawa, Hitotsubashi University
14:50 - 15:20 f3.js IoT development Dr. Katoh, AIST
15:20 - 15:30 break
15:30 - 16:10 Context & Service Design Prof. Yamauchi, Kyoto University
16:10 - 16:30 Hypothesis framework Prof. Sawatani, Tokyo University of Technology
16:30 - 17:30 Discussion: Who leads the complex project?
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By Ryan Hoefle
Many Twitter users visit the site to see what their favorite comedians, sports stars and other pop culture icons are griping about at any given time, but there is a small minority that utilizes the social networking platform to stay connected with the happenings in the scientific community. While these tweets may not stand out in your timeline, they provide readers a virtual wormhole into the complex world that is cutting-edge science.
There are a multitude of Twitter sources that do a good job of continued coverage of all things science, as well as make the effort to get that content to their readership. One of these sites is The New York Times Science page who make sure to populate their Twitter page with the articles that get published. Those who choose to follow @nytimesscience get a wire variety of scientific articles, like ones about liberal art students picking up computer science: A benefit to following this particular Twitter account is that they also tweet out articles from other news organizations that they deem worth their reader's time, such as this piece from British newspaper, Th Guardian: This shows that The Times are dedicated to getting the information their readers deserve even if they did not produce it themselves. One thing I found interesting about the New York Times Science Twitter account was their ability to compose tweets that included a headline that grabbed the reader's attention while providing the relevant article, as seen in this tweet: This not only as a good headline and one-line summary of the story, it sparks interest in the reader and takes them from the social media site to the actual story. Another popular Twitter handle is Wired Science, the section of Wired Magazine dedicated to all things science. Since they are a magazine they have a less rigid journalistic structure than its newspaper counterpart. For example, this tweet: They use more descriptive words that you would not necessarily see from a newspaper that set the tone for the entirety of the article to follow. They also are more open to photo galleries than the copy-heavy news sites. This keeps their audience interested by providing different ways to ingest the vast amount science being explored every day. The magazines also have the opportunity to write with a more casual style that allows for the tweet author to make the reader laugh with a well crafted 140 characters.
Another prominent voice in the scientific community happens to not be a publication, but an individual. His genuine demeanor and nice guy attitude has made this man one of the most beloved man in science. So much so, that he has become a popular internet meme. This, of course, is Neil deGrasse Tyson. What Tyson lacks in heightened language he makes up for in frank tweets that are dense with imagery and a super-nerd level love of science, as seen in this tweet:
Another reason why Tyson is so beloved by so many is because he takes the time to interact with his community of followers by answering questions they may have and directing them to some of his earlier work, like he did on March 9th:
While he is a scientist and not a journalist, he uses Twitter as a platform to share his personal opinion of things other than science, such as academia:
The last notable source of scientific news on Twitter is from Reuter's Science News. Reuter's is a trusted name in journalism, and it is surprise that their science page holds up compared to others. From tweets and articles that bring up the existencial questions in science:
They also do a good job of focusing on science's space within pop culture and uses it to their advantage in their articles by name dropping a popular British television show, Dr. Who:
All of these have the advantage of having the sheer amount of "cool" science has to offer. The challenge is translating these complicated ideas into layman's terms where the Average Joe can somewhat understand the process behind some of the most important discoveries of our time, such as NASA's future plans in space:
Twitter has only helped increase the visibility of the science sections of newspapers past to their own specialized sites that can provide their readers the sort of articles they want to read in between lab sessions.


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Back in April, we reported that there will probably be a LEGO Pirates theme coming in 2015. The information came from ReBrick where they held a "Name That Ship" contest to name one of the new pirate ships.
New information coming out of Eurobricks from David Thomsen is a list of the new LEGO Pirates sets which also includes the winner of the naming contest, The Brick Bounty. He also mentions that the release date for the sets is April 2015 although that could change. There may also be some store exclusive sets that aren't listed as well. The pricing is in New Zealand Dollars but they've been converted to US Dollars to give you an estimate of what they could go for.
Shipwreck Defense (70409) – 17.99 NZD/$12 USD
Soldiers' Outpost (70410) – 39.99 NZD/$20 USD
Treasure Island (70411) – 39.99 NZD/$20 USD
Soldiers' Fort (70412) – 59.99 NZD/$40 USD
The Brick Bounty (70413) – 179.99 NZD/$90 USD


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Today is a very special post and one close to my heart. Not only is it Love In October's first Real Wedding feature but it is the very beautiful wedding of my gorgeous sister and brother-in-law!
The bride and groom were married last year in tropical Port Douglas during the Australian winter. Their wedding was such a fabulous day and a true reflection of their personalities. They wanted their day to be modern and relaxed with a fun party atmosphere surrounded by their close friends and family.
The stunning bride wore a white taffeta gown with tiny crystal details as well as a delicate birdcage veil across her face. With a colour palette of white, black and hot pink the bride accessorised with hot pink ruffled heels and a bouquet of pale pink tiger lilies. The groom was handsome in a classic black suit.
The gorgeous couple were photographed in some of the most wonderful locations including the beach, cane fields and creeks.
The bridal party having a little fun...
The reception was incredibly fun with fantastic speeches that brought the house down and a video presentation of the couple and moments special to them. The bride and groom had a caricature created of themselves that they used for their wedding favours and wedding cake figurines.
This was the most fabulous cake ever! It's so unique to the couple and so fitting for their fabulous personalities... the bride who is a park ranger is wrestling a crocodile and the groom who is a 4WD fanatic is in his truck. Plus the cake was so yummy!
favourite wedding detail: our caricature (I'd never seen it been done for a wedding before).
favourite wedding moment: walking down the aisle with my dad & the speeches.
your wedding day ideas and inspiration: the internet was my best friend, Cosmo Bride magazines, but most of all I wanted it to be unlike anyone else's as I noticed majority of weddings seemed very similar in magazines and I've always strived to be different and I wanted that to reflect in our wedding.
photographer: Shaun Guest Photography / location: Sea Temple Resort Port Douglas / gown: North Queensland Bridal / bride's shoes: Novo / suits: Stanzi / flowers: Ivy Florist / hair: Blondie's Kuts & Kurls / make-up: Brow Babes / cake: Cairns Wedding Cakes – James Saunders / centrepieces: Wedding Treasures


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While it may be difficult to imagine torrential rainfall in drought-plagued California, the state is preparing for the predicted effects of El Niño. Currently, firefighters are fighting treacherous wildfires, and have been told to be ready for the prospect of wet winter months ahead that could include flooding.
According to Federal meteorologists, this year's El Niño event is considered the second strongest on record. It has been suggested that the warming of the Pacific Ocean waters will bring heavy winter rain to California as well as much of the southern and eastern U.S. Therefore, first responders have been told to prepare for possible flooding, especially as the dry ground is deluged with torrential rains.
Experts estimate that the state of California will need 1.5 times the normal amount of rainfall to counteract the effects of the extended drought; however, more rain than that could lead to a crisis of too much rain, including flooding events. Emergency planners are preparing for this, stating that prolonged dry conditions could lead to more debris and flooding during early rains. Tammy Dunbar, emergency planning coordinator for Santa Clara County, stated, "The potential for flooding is a very definite possibility with strong storms after a drought." In preparation, workers have been clearing basins and channels to prevent flooding and to capture as much water from storms as possible to replenish the depleted local water supplies. Officials are urging homeowners to clear drains and install floodgates if needed.
Despite preparations, weather is unpredictable. This means that despite your best efforts, your home or business could flood. When a flood strikes, you should act quickly and call the professional clean up and repair experts at J&M Keystone in San Diego. Flood damage can lead to many problems and can be very difficult to repair. For example, damage from storm water can cause mold and bacteria growth within hours, creating a harmful environment for you and your family.
No matter how small or severe the flood damage appears to be, it is in your best interest to call a trusted professional restoration contractor to carry out the cleanup, sanitation and restoration process. If you fail to have an expert do the job, you could face ongoing damage and additional costs. Insufficient techniques and incomplete drying can cost you severely. When a flood strikes, do not wait to get help. Call the professionals at J&M Keystone today for proper and complete flood damage restoration and repair.
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As one of the largest states in America, Florida is a prime area for a boom in the medical marijuana industry. But a new lawsuit says the state's restrictive regulations are preventing businesses from opening.
The Patients and Producers Alliance, a marijuana advocacy group in South Florida, has sued the state claiming that limitations on the numbers of growers and dispensaries are unconstitutional. They claim that the companies who first entered the state's industry are attempting to shut newcomers out and control the market all for themselves.
One of the biggest points of contention in the lawsuit are growing licenses. Florida law only allows 13 businesses to become licensed cannabis growers in the state. But several of the licenses are being held by businesses with no intention of ever growing marijuana. Instead, they're trying to sell the licenses they obtained from the state at a profit. Therefore, these licensed growers are actually growing any marijuana, which is a disservice to the Florida's medical marijuana patients.
Florida's medical marijuana program is one of the most controversial in the country. The state instituted a ban on smoking medical marijuana, and put an incredibly harsh barrier of entry for companies trying to break into the market. Businesses attempting to get licenses are required to spend millions of dollars on bonds and $60,000 application fees. The result is only 0.02 percent of Floridians actually have access to legal medical marijuana.
The hope is that this lawsuit will help loosen regulations and restrictions and allow the state's program to finally flourish.
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Oct 272010
The FTC has closed its investigation into the Google Street View wi-fi mess without levying any fines or penalties. A copy of the FTC's letter to Google can be found here. It apparently helped Google that they announced a new Privacy Director and other changes in response to other countries' investigation into the situation.
Hat-tip, Chris Soghoian
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
The Importance of Planning Ahead - What To Do When a Loved One Passes
Thursday May 5th 7:00 p.m.
Life is a cycle with a beginning and an end. Most people prepare for many months when anticipating a birth, but not the same care is given to the other end of the spectrum, death. In this one hour program, attendees will learn about the responsibilities of the survivor when a passing occurs. These are pertinent responsibilities dealing directly with the passing and the necessary, immediate actions. SOPHIA CHAN will walk through a helpful check list for a part of life that is not easy for anyone, but real. In a passing there are some one hundred decisions to be made, and pertinent ones will be specifically addressed in this program. Just like preparing for the beginning of life, there are responsibilities and tasks that can be taken care of ahead of time, reducing the stress and sense of being overwhelmed at an emotional time. The attendees will learn how to eliminate the hassles of paperwork and finding missing information, how to make sure the deceased's wishes will be carried out, how to lessen the financial burden, minimize disputes between well-meaning relatives, and win the family's appreciation. There will be an open forum for the audience to ask questions.
A certified Chinese-English translator, Sophia Chan has been helping families to properly plan for the final life event for nearly a decade. As the Regional Manager for the non-profit organization Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Sophia helps families understand advance planning at various speaking engagements, in-house seminars, and family consultations. Sophia has an added perspective as a minister, and helps families to cope with life after a loved one has passed. Her passion is helping people, and she is happiest when educating families about the "61 Responsibilities of the Survivor."
Come to Crowell Public Library on Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. and learn how to prepare for the inevitable.
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PD.com: the cesspool of the internet and one big retard magnet.
I think this veers very close to the stated definition of flarf: "deliberate shapelessness of content, form, spelling, and thought in general, with liberal borrowing from internet chat-room drivel and spam scripts, often with the intention of achieving a studied blend of the offensive, the sentimental, and the infantile." Or, as Gary Sullivan put it, "A kind of corrosive, cute, or cloying, awfulness. Wrong. Un-P.C. Out of control. 'Not okay.'" Note how close this is to Ana Bozicevic's definition of the New Childishness as "a cultivated artful artlessness." The phrase "anti-depressant medicine" is funny because it is wrong, redundant, sounds misinformed in a Bushism way (a la "the interwebs"), an effect that's enhanced by its being repeated three times. There's also the implied understanding of antidepressants as something you take on demand, like a painkiller for a headache ("do it, i say, take anti-depressant medicine").The end of the poem* is a caricature of a sentimental ending; what's more sentimental than equating your feelings to your actual physical heart? It is still surprising and strange -- the sudden image in this poem that has consisted entirely of straightforward reportage of thoughts and feelings. It's also weird ambiguous: would having a "bright green apple" for a heart be good or bad? It's a bit surreal, and Tao Lin poems aren't usually surreal. Is it moving in any way? Eh, not really. I think a poem like this works largely on the basis of self-mockery; if the real Tao Lin ever had these feelings, he's mocking them by writing them down, and if he didn't, he's mocking the mentality by proxy. It's an anti-poem. It could be called, "Poem About Depression." Oh ha ha ha.
Pure nihilism is that I believe sincerely in the complete emptiness of all things, which outstrips me with wet, slippery and entirely overflowing nothingness. Yes, irony is the captain of my ship, I say, tripping over my fins.
Religion is for rubes, spirituality is for dumb hippies, activism is for pawns, education is for condescending assholes. There's nothing to believe in sincerely, because the world is a great big complicated mess that nobody will ever understand, so thinking you have found something genuine is invariably an exercise in embarrassing naivete. The pace of social and technological change is faster than any institution can reasonably keep up with.So, I like the idea of a "new sincerity" (though I'm not all read up on New Sincerity the Actual Thing), but what can that be without being just another "dumb fad"? I get the concept of being sincerely satisfied with things as they are in the moment, but I'm not convinced that such a deeply materialistic approach is likely to succeed on a very large scale in a species that is so demonstrably obsessed with knowing everything, which always seems to take shortcuts through extrapolation and even metaphysics.
So I take phosphates or phosphites whichever it is, and tonics, and journeys, and air, and exercise, and am absolutely forbidden to work until I am well again. Personally, I disagree with their ideas. Personally, I believe that congenial work, with excitement and chance, would do me good
Don't fucking judge me, I've got tentacles for a face.
There are people for whom Camus' resolution is deeply unsatisfying, and potentially unworkable. They're incapable of or unwilling to figure this shit out and come to a conclusion that's worth living for. They're cabbages, in Discordian parlance. They're the people who cannot handle the Strange Times. There's a million ways to end up there, intellectual laziness, poverty or diseased-caused lack of spoons, simple dullness, anti-creative indoctrination...
I lean away from what I call the "Protestant Work Ethic" theory, where a human is only satisfied when they are producing something of value. While I understand that most people do not want to be the hedonistic meat sacks in "Wall-E", I feel that most people wouldn't do that if their basic survival needs were met. Some would, of course, since humans come in all flavors -- but once the initial period of relief passed ("I'm gonna sleep all day and get drunk a lot!"), I feel that people would start looking for something to do, independent of "earning money". And again, many people would indeed want to make more money, but many wouldn't. So, the idea of people wanting something other than existentialism or science is understandable, but I don't think a line should be drawn straight from that to "everyone wants a job".
Let me invoke Camus [...][H]is conclusion is that even if the universe is bereft of inherent meaning, meaning can be created. Camus said: let's not make our lives about the emptiness. Let's fill it with something worth living for.I think maybe that's the guts of what we're talking about


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Theatre Practitioner- Anaesthetics
- To act as the anaesthetic assistant for a variety of specialities carried out within the department as directed.
- To assist in the handover of care to the Medi-Room area
Theatre Practitioner- Scrub
- Provide instruments and supplies to the surgeons during all surgical procedures whether under local or general anaesthetic
- Act as the circulating practitioner for a variety of surgical specialities
Theatre Practitioner- Recovery and Admissions
- Being responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of care for patients in the Medi-Room environment
- Identifying individual patient requirements and acting effectively on changing needs, liaising with and directing relevant staff
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- Induction and orientation programme and a supernumerary period
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Government is in negotiation with the managers of the country's top Senior High Schools to reserve at least 30% of their intake for students from public Junior High Schools (SHS).
This is to create opportunity for more pupils from public Junior High Schools (JHS) who qualify to enter SHS, to benefit from the government's Free SHS policy.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) prior to the 2016 elections, promised Ghanaians to redefine basic education and make it free from primary school to JHS.
"The NPP will redefine basic education to include Senior High School (SHS), covering vocational, agricultural and technical schools, and make it available for free on a universal basis to all Ghanaians," they promised in the manifesto.
President Akufo-Addo after emerging victorious from the polls, announced the free SHS policy will take effect in September this year, when the new academic calendar begins.
Addressing school managers in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said plans are underway to persuade top senior high schools such as Achimota, PRESEC, Prempeh, Mfantsipm and the rest, to make 30% reservation for students from public schools.
Currently, it is believed that about 90% of students who gain admission into SHS are from private JHS which their parents could afford while the brilliant ones from poor backgrounds are pushed out.
Ironically, majority of the senior high schools are funded by the government.
This, according to the Education Minister is unfair on the part of the brilliant but deprived children from public schools and should be addressed.


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Free People is an American bohemian apparel and lifestyle retail brand for women's clothing, accessories, shoes, intimates, and swimwear. Along with their other products, they also have a beauty and wellness category. It includes products such as cosmetics, skin and oral care, crystals, and books.
The fitness inspired category is a mix of athletic and athleisure clothing, in addition to information on workout classes and events. Free People is a part of Urban Outfitters, Inc.
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Information Technology Blog – – Harnessing the Power of SEO Services for Local Businesses – Information Technology Blog
In today";s world, the internet is everything. Whether you use it for shopping, social media, web searches or all of the above, having an online presence is unavoidable these days.
And if you run a business, owning a piece of the world wide web is vital to your success.
But once you";re online, how can you be sure people will find you?
The answer is search engine optimization.
What is search engine optimization?
More commonly known by its abbreviation, SEO, search engine optimization is the method by which a website increases its traffic or the number of visitors. More visitors means more eyes on the product or service being sold, and if a website depends on online advertising, the more visitors, the better. In short, SEO improves visibility by maximizing traffic to a website.
The benefit of SEO is that it capitalizes on the fact that people are searching for your content. This is not like cold calling, print advertising or direct mailing, where you reach out to customers and hope they purchase your product or services. SEO targets people who are actively searching for what you have to offer, so it is well worth it for a business to learn how to master search engine optimization.
So, how does search engine optimization work, exactly?
Well, to draw more visitors, a website needs to rank in a high position on Google and other search engines. Ranking high within a search engine maximizes the amount of traffic to a site. Think about your own search habits. Think about when you go to a search engine and type in a search term. For example, ";best chicken recipe."; You hit search, and a flood of results fills your screen. Maybe you scroll to the bottom of the first page of results, but chances are that is as far as you will go. Aren";t you most likely to choose one of the top recipes to make?
As a matter of fact, research has shown that nearly two-thirds of traffic resulting from Google searches leads users to web pages that rank in the first three results. So as a business owner, you want your company to appear on that first page -; the higher up, the better.
Think of it this way: You want your page to stand out in a sea of many. SEO is the key to a search engine displaying your site as a top result.
While searching on the internet, you may have noticed that results at the very top say ";ad."; These are ranked so high because the business behind them pays for that privilege. Search engine optimization focuses on search results that are not paid.
Understanding algorithms and their importance to search engine optimization
You have probably heard the word algorithm in relation to search engine optimization, but what does one have to do with the other?
Generally speaking, an algorithm is a set of rules for completing a task. Technologically speaking, an algorithm tells a computer how to perform a task. In regards to online searching, an algorithm decides which results to display and in what order.
Search engines have complex algorithms, which they change often, but the following factors affect a web page";s ability to show up when certain keywords are searched:
The appearance of a keyword -; i.e. ";best chicken recipe"; -; in the web page";s title, the tags used, and the meta description, which is the lines of text directly beneath a title that appears in a search result
How a website performs on smartphones and tablets
The number of organic (i.e. non-paid) links to the website. An organic link is a link from another website, blog or social media account. These are not paid, and the owner of the page being linked to has not requested the other website, blog or social media account link to them.
So how does search engine optimization relate to algorithms? SEO is a way for Google, Yahoo, Bing and other search engines to know that a web page is about a specific topic. SEO makes a website easy to find, meaning it must be part of a company";s digital marketing strategy in order of the business to be successful.
Search engine optimization tips and techniques
First, when it comes to SEO, be patient. Search engine optimization success does not happen instantly. It may take months to see results. Slow and steady!
Next, be prepared to adjust your SEO practices. Search engine algorithms change all the time -; Google changes quite often, for example -; so SEO practices that worked well for a business one year may not work the following year.
Then, set SEO goals. How else will you measure your success? For example, commit to increasing your page";s web traffic by a certain percentage each month, then use analytical software to track your progress.
Next, learn the art of writing SEO-friendly URLs. For example, a web page with the URL ";10-best-chicken-recipes"; will return better results than one with a URL that reads ";best-ever-chicken-recipes-make-right-now."; Decide on your keywords early and stick with them; consistency is key.
Then, learn the art of writing page titles. A page title is the line of text that defines a search result and is what a person who is scrolling through search results will click on. Again, stick with your pre-determined keywords.
Lastly, become an online authority on the services or product you are selling. To do so, be specific in what you write and focus on quality. A company that sells shoes should tailor their online copy to specific items. This will lead Google to recognize your site as an authority, which will increase your ranking. Post smart and post often.
All of this may sound confusing, but here is why it";s important: Google processes 40,000 searches per second. That is 3.5 billion searches a day, which translates to more than 1 trillion searches a year. In order for a business to rise above the others, understanding search engine optimization is a must. If you need help, turn to one of the many businesses that specialize in search engine optimization; Saya Seo is a good choice for digital marketing and SEO in Wisconsin.
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The latest installment of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) shows builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes mostly staying strong. However, there are concerns on the horizon that could continue to ...Read More »
The Week Ahead: Home Builders Weigh in
On Thursday at 10 a.m. EST, the National Association of Home Builders will release their latest monthly installment of the Housing Market Index (HMI). The monthly HMI index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for ...Read More »
The Week Ahead: Confidence in the Housing Market Drops
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index dropped down two points in October, reflective of builder confidence toward the housing market decreasing. Why?Read More »
Builder Confidence Jumps in June
The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI), released Monday in collaboration with Wells Fargo, registered 49 this month, up from 45 in May. A value below 50 indicates more builders view market conditions as "poor" rather than "good." Despite falling one point short of the benchmark, the moderate uptick in sentiment "is a welcome sign and shows some renewed confidence in the industry," said NAHB chairman Kevin Kelly.Read More »
Builders Remain in a Holding Pattern, Expect Improvement
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported a one-point increase in its monthly Housing Market Index (HMI), a measure of builders' confidence in the market for newly constructed single-family homes. Registering 47 as of the latest release, the index has now spent three straight months below 50, the threshold between a market viewed largely as "good" and one viewed as "bad."Read More »
NAHB: 2014 to be a Strong Year for Housing
With the spring buying season in the housing market right around the corner and stronger employment numbers reported, confidence is gaining that economic recovery is right around the corner. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found 59 of the 350 metro markets examined have returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity.Read More »
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Cold weather across the nation caused more than long commutes and cancelled school. How did the frigid temperatures affect homebuilder confidence? A new report from the National Association of Home Builders noted a few key metrics about new home construction this month.Read More »


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The community of Gregory grew up around a station along a branch line of the Grand Truck Western Railroad. The railroad came through the area in 1884 and cut through a farm belonging to Halstead Gregory, for whom the community is named. Gregory built a store near the train station and became the communities first postmaster in 1884. Growth in the community was slow and it remains a small, but thriving community. In 2010, the per capita income for residents in Gregory was $28,640. Today it is a wealthy community in comparison to state economic figures and solidly upper-middle class in comparison to federal economic figures. The majority of the workforce is employed outside the community meaning that most adults have daily commutes. Average commute times for residents of Gregory tend to be a bit longer than the national average and run at approximately 38 minutes.
Public education for the community of Gregory is provided by four area school districts, Chelsea School District, Fowlerville Community School District, Stockridge Community School District and Pickney Community School District. Nearby places of interest include the North Lake Mosaic a wonderful gallery full of unique mosaic art, as well as The Sculpture Garden that features art installations nestled in nature and Ceramics Clayland, a wonderful shop where you can paint and glaze pieces and make them your own. The community features predominantly traditional single family homes nestled along quiet streets. Homes for sale come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit the needs of potential buyers. There are rental properties such as houses, duplexes and a few apartments. Lease properties such as condominiums and townhouses are extremely rare in the community. To start your home search in beautiful Gregory, call local real estate agent (insert name here) today at (insert number here).
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Three reasons you need to consider exhibiting at a trade show
And when you shouldn't
Trade shows are an important part of how the retail business works. These shows, which happen throughout the year and across the country, are often on the radar for small product businesses. Even if you are not ready yet, you might be thinking about attending one as a long term goal.
I'm also going to outline when you shouldn't be thinking about a trade show, and what you should do instead.
If you're ready to seriously start planning a trade show stall for your product business, then you can book a one hour call with me to map out your plan right here:
What is a trade show?
A trade show is an event where individual brands can display their products to other retailers, or, "the trade".
They are not open to the general public, you have to register to visit and there are generally not any products for sale that can be taken home on the day.
They are typically themed so that brands in a similar part of the industry will be all together. For example, Natural Organic Products Exhibition groups together people working in the natural food and products industry.
Other trade shows, for example Top Drawer, may have several different themed areas such as stationery, gift and home.
The purpose of the trade show is to bring brands together so that retailers can easily visit many different businesses in a very short space of time.
They are usually free to attend for visitors, and the trade show may also offer a program of talks or workshops for attendees as an added bonus.
Why should you exhibit at a trade show?
There are three main reasons that you would want to exhibit at a trade show.
1. Growing your wholesale business
This is the main purpose for you to go to a trade show - to ramp up your wholesale business.
Trade shows are expensive so you need to be securing some decent orders as a result of the show in order to cover your costs.
You'll get the opportunity to pitch your brand multiple times and although you can't be pushy, always keep in mind that sales has to be your biggest priority.
It's great to meet people, see other brands in your niche and get your brand out there, but ultimately, trade shows are all about making money.
2. Brand profile
Being part of a high profile trade show can increase your brand awareness, not just with retailers but also with any customers who follow the show's social media as well as press who will be visiting the show to see what's new and exciting.
Attending a trade show sends a signal that you are a serious business and one to watch.
You'll get listed on the website of the show and your details will be in the show booklet that is given out, so you can guarantee that hundreds, if not thousands of people in your target market are going to see your name.
3. Access to hard-to-reach decision makers
Getting in front of a big retailer's decision maker is not easy to do - you have to make it through to the complicated layers of the organisation to talk to them, and secure an appointment before you can even present your ideas.
At a trade show, the buyer from a big retailer could definitely walk past your stall - be warned though, they are most likely not going to make it obvious who they are, so another reason to be friendly and enthusiastic to absolutely everyone you meet!
For many brands, being at a trade show is the best way to be seen by their ideal retailer.
Sounds great, sign me up!
Although there are three very good reasons to attend a trade show, there are some equally valid reasons why you shouldn't attend.
If you are just starting out, have not figured out how to produce your goods to very high quality standards on a consistent basis, are not clear with your marketing and are not set up to produce your products in volume, you are not ready to attend a trade show.
They are very expensive - and despite what their sales people will tell you (and they are VERY persuasive!) not everyone will make their money back.
I also recommend never signing up for a trade show unless you have attended it as a visitor first. This can be awkward to do because many of them are only held on an annual basis, but it is far better to wait a year to attend the right show than to pay to be at a show, that in hindsight, wasn't the right fit for you and your brand.
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Your financial projection
This section looks at your financial projections. It's the second 'half' of your business plan and important to help your reader understand how you have calculated the investment your business requires, how you're sourcing this finance and your projections for at least three years.
In addition to this narrative part of the business plan, you will also need to present some quantified financial projections on spreadsheets. Projections for three years are usually sufficient for a start up business plan but include longer projections if you make them.
This document includes:
- Financial projections
- Assumptions - why and how you've made them
- Scenarios and contingency plans
Refer back to your Investment requirement analysis from your feasibility study. See What investment will your co-operative need?
If you didn't manage to do this, you must do so now by visiting the above link.
See also the Financing your business section which provides guidance on financial terminology, and types and sources and types of finance.
Your financial projections
Download and complete this financial projections template, which acts as the second 'half' of your business plan.
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In the narrative part:
- Your projections should include: Annual budgets – income and expenditure itemised, possibly analysed by department; monthly cash flow forecasts; annual profit & loss projections; annual balance sheet forecasts.
- What assumptions these figures are based on: What your start up capital requirements are; where investment is coming from and under what terms; what further investment is required and plans to raise it; when the break-even point will be reached; how much sales income is required to reach break-even; other key financial indicators specific to the enterprise.
- Summarise other scenarios that have been considered in financial terms, such as contingency plans, to demonstrate to investors (and yourselves) that their investments will be safe whatever happens.
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I know for sure Hoopa hasn't been released. But now its like everyone who plays Pokemon know what a Hoopa is. It even has its own movie. Also, how do so many people get a Hoopa? Hacks?
Volcanion is an unreleased legendary that is only obtainable by hacking, so why is Hoopa way more popular?
No, you just have it wrong. Hoopa has been released in Japan and Singapore. We've known about it for much longer than that though, due to some hackers finding Diancie, Hoopa and Volcanion in X and Y's code, long before any of them were officially revealed. Everyone knows about Hoopa and Diancie because both have been officially revealed and have been released in the games. Hoopa is more "popular" because it has been officially revealed, unlike Volcanion.
Because special event Pokemon can't be traded, the only people with access to Hoopa got them from Japanese or Singaporean events. Anywhere else, they receive Hoopa through PokEdit or other exploits.


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January 31 – Caney came together singing praises to the Lord Wednesday evening. It is a joy to come to the house of God to study and learn about His word.
Bro. Hi was our leader. He took prayer requests and praise reports. Sis. Melba Austin led in prayer. Bro. Hi read Isaiah 55. The great invitation to come to the Lord while you can find Him. He is free to every one. It was wonderful scripture. Everyone read scripture and had good thoughts. Sis. Melba taught our youth.
Our Sunday school opened with congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests and praise reports were given. Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Bro. Jack read Psalms 143 for our devotion. We are servants of the Lord. A wonderful prayer we all should pray.
Praise and Worship began with testimonies from Kathleen Chaney, Elsie Combs, Jeff Shipley, Mike Kinyon, Melissa Harmon and Jim Lafferty. Service continued with singing. Special music by Melissa Harmon and LeAnn Kinyon. Pastor Bill Austin spoke this morning. He used scriptures Psalms 8:3-6, I John 5:4-5 and Rev. 2:7. What is man? We can be in His presence. Who else can say that their God loves them with an everlasting love? We can overcome the world when we believe in Christ. Just a few thoughts to think about.
Caney canceled Sunday evening services because of the weather.
We will be having a fellowship dinner Feb. 18 after morning service. Bring a covered dish and join in fellowship with us. All are welcome.
If you don't have a church home, Caney Church would love for you to be with us. God bless.


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Far from my previous post about Perkins, Peter Drucker s book Innovation and Entrepreneurship was a paradoxical reading The first chapters were painful even if brilliant I understood there that innovation is a process which will be successful if carefully planned and managed Fortunately, chapter 9 completely changed my perception when the author dealt with knowledge based innovation, which includes innovations based on science and technology So let me summarize the main points of this chapter 1 [...]
As always, Peter Drucker is one of my favourites on the subject A book from the 80s that still a great read today, on a very changing and challenging subject such as entrepreneurship, is a sole indicator of how great the book is.
Even though this book is relatively old, its principles apply in every era Drucker presents innovation as an ageless art form, in which all that changes is the approach Any business owner, or out of the box thinker, should definitely read this book.
Most people probably think that innovation and entrepreneurship is something that happens by chance or by magic Reading this book by Peter Drucker should dispel this notion totally Not only is innovation and entrepreneurship something that can be measured but it is something that can be learned.The book initially provides definitions of what innovation and entrepreneurship is, what the different types and aspects of each are and where they are most likely to occur Drucker then continues on with [...]
Peter Drucker is awesome.He turns innovation into a discipline I need to read of this guy.Drucker lists the seven places where innovation takes place and then goes into detail for each one The interesting thing is that few of them are what people normally think of as innovation.Quotes Entrepreneurs are a minority among new businesses They create something new, something different they change or transmute values Entrepreneurship is thus a distinct feature whether of an individual or of an instit [...]
This is the first book by Drucker that I ve read, but definitely not the last.Drucker is erudite he reaches back hundreds of years and across continents to identify first introduction of one thing or another Although Drucker s seminal contributions have shaped how large corporations in the US and Japan are managed, this work looks at a full spectrum of companies from large to small, and describes the kinds of innovation that succeed.Drucker delights at debunking conventional wisdom or frequent m [...]
Long before the Innovator s Dilemma was written, here is Drucker with the same insights about why innovation must be treated as a special child by management, and the challenges faced by it in existing corporations This review was written after I read the book for the second time I had read it previously a few years back , and it is incredible how the contents seem meaningful and relevant on the second reading.
This is a very authoritative introduction to the subject of innovation It is very well written, although a bit heavy at points Drucker has made an important contribution, as usual The part on sources of innovation is very good and also exists as an HBR article.
Honestly a bit boring, but nevertheless it is smart, some stories and examples are really make you interested The material just need to be presented better.
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Although an old by my own standards book still has many principles that continue to apply todayWith Innovation just changing the way we go about creating something new or better.I personally think we do not have to be an entrepreneur in order to become innovator but I agree that if you want to start innovation is a great way to do so We already know how many started and where they are now so, we do have much to choose from.Many business some of them with that 100 years of experience have disap [...]
This is one of those seminal landmark business books that need to be read and digested Although the book is somewhat outdated in its examples, the principles are still relevant to today s entrepreneurs and innovators Many of the companies cited in this 1986 book are either no longer with us and newer companies like Apple are barely mentioned But, that said, Drucker spells out the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship and how to go about practicing it Take notes.He also recommends other b [...]
Great Great book.Simple and based on principles.Peter Drucker is about principles And it is very much exciting to hear from Peter Drucker, What he thinks about innovation and entrepreneurship.It is very helpful for managers and budding entrepreneurs to understand some basic principles.Book is little heavy as it is written by the father figure in management But it serves the great purpose of educating one self with the basic knowledge of new ventures.Old, but good examples are cited by Drucker It [...]
I picked this up with the intent to read it and have it under my belt so I could say I ve read it just because it is a classic I expected a lot of out of date references and antiquated principles of innovation I did find A LOT of out of date references to companies that are no longer the innovation powerhouses that they once were which just highlights the transient nature of being an innovation factory , but the principles and practices seem as true as ever and I don t think it is too bold to sa [...]
While one may no longer agree with everything in the book, Drucker s classic has withstood the passage of 30 years since its initial publication incredibly well A highly recommended read whether one works in a large organization or startup setting, as an owner or manager Thought provoking and provides a good methodical framework for identifying and exploiting new markets.
Fascinating, rigorous book Very detailed and dense in a good way In spite of this book being slightly old, there are numerous very useful insights on entrepreneurship and innovation here I will definitely be going back to reference this book for many years into the future Also looking forward to reading of Drucker s work.
May be the first ever book to take the route of practicing entrepreneurship, making policies and putting innovation into the roots of the company it is needed in 21st Century
classic Drucker wisdom
Another great book from the prophet of management A good read even with the benefit of hindsight, because you can contrast and compare old methods and theories with current practices.
This is an incredible book The data and examples may be dated, but this is a must read for anyone starting a business A framework for entrepreneurship.
It s the first management book I give a 5 stars to I have been refusing innovation and entrepreneurship books just because of the same reasons Drucker sanctions them in his book they are pretentious and of little practical use if you are to try replicating any of the ideas Drucker got me on his side from that moment all the read through.The major achievement of this book is to present innovation as a management practice rather than any imposed threat to the business It also solves the what innov [...]
Interesting look back at the mid to later 20th century business environment.
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It s a bit odd to read a book about innovation that s thirty years old, but Peter Drucker s definitive work holds up reasonably well More than that, I think the main thrust of the book has not really been fully appreciated The idea that entrepreneurship is a business activity that can be organized and managed in the same way as any other activity accounting, say, or manufacturing is still rather unorthodox today Companies that systematically search for opportunities for change are few and far be [...]
I sure wish there was a recent version This book would have earned another star if of the examples had been drawn from the recent past There were enough timeless examples from the past couple hundred years to make it a worthwhile read, though.Some useful points Look for the surprise successes and exploit them Don t turn your nose up at unexpected uses for your product if it s selling It doesn t matter if your happy customers are not the ones you wanted intended Company founders need to stick t [...]
One of the best books on entrepreneurship I have read Drucker was such a visionary I cannot believe this book was written in the 1980s.
Reading Drucker is like reading the source that every other business author seems to go to He has basically distilled Innovation and Entrepreneurship to a management science The effective strategies to use and the different types of innovations that are possible Not all of them have to be high tech and not all of them have to be based on new knowledge They can be boring like coming up a mechanism for a farmer to pay for a tractor in installments also known as an installment plan In the book Druc [...]
Though about innovation and entrepreneurship in business, the topics in this book can be applied to non profit, gov t, schools, etc even one s personal life The days of one employer for life and being guided in your career are over Information and methods change so rapidly these days Today, the best careers are FULLY self directed Amazing, Drucker pointed this out 30 years ago I appreciate Drucker s viewpoint of innovation and entrepreneurship as disciplines and systems vs rare gifts and persona [...]
Peter Drucker is seen by many as the father of management and after reading this book I obtained a better understanding of why that is the case.The book itself is an interesting read, especially with the interesting real life examples that occur throughout the book The book changed some of my assumptions on entrepreneurship and the management of innovation within companies of all size innovation is a systematic activity similarly to corporate processes done on a systematic basis within the compa [...]
Wish I could give it a higher rating It s dense with brilliant, seminal ideas And that s the problem It s dense, it makes for a deliberate effort to read Or maybe I just need to read Drucker and raise the intellectual bar Definitely on the re read list, but not for a couple of years methinks.


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Monthly Archives: March 2013
The End of Reason and (Un)natural Selection in The Time Machine
It's hard to imagine a more quintessentially post-Darwinian work of fiction than H.G. Wells's The Time Machine (1895). To say the least, the protagonist of the story is a believer in Darwinian theory. It is as if Wells had envisioned placing Darwin… Continue reading
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Rigid Lines
The idea of "queer time" really opened my eyes to the box we put ourselves in when we watch TV. Both the linear projection of time and the gender binary put us rigidly in either black or white–man or woman, … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Queer Time
It is so fascinating to learn about queer time, something i'd never known about or questioned previously. The idea of queer theorists having the general idea of breaking habits and show a skewed relation to the temporal norm is an … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Queer Temporality and Time Travel
The first episode, "Blink", provides an interesting combination of queer temporality and heteronormal institutions. The protagonist, Sally Sparrow, as well as her friend, Kathy Nightingale, engages in heterosexual relationship while experience time travel incidences. Since time is bent in such … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Queering heteronormative cultural narratives
I thought that this week's reading, especially the Judith Halberstam chapter, was incredibly interesting. I could write about a lot, but I want to focus on the idea of "disposable bodies" and media portrayals of trauma and queerness. Why do … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Written and illustrated by Emily Gravett. The latest book from master artist and storyteller Emily Gravett does not disappoint. Bursting with color, Again! tells the tale of Cedric, a young dragon who LOVES his bedtime story. When Cedric is ready for bed, his mother reads to him. But every time Cedric's mother finishes the book, […] Continue reading
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What Is Normative?
"Obviously not all gay, lesbian, and transgender people live their lives in radically different ways from their heterosexual counterparts, but part of what has made queerness compelling as a form of self-description in the past decade or so has to … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Al Jazeera Documentary on East Jerusalem (Winner of Peabody Award)
Dear JS256 Students, I will be returning your drafts over the weekend but in the meantime I wanted to share a great, short documentary that relates to lecture this week. The documentary was produced by Al Jazeera and tells four … Continue reading → Continue reading
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With most duties performed, "He" had a relatively quiet day.
During the morning a visit was made to a motor dealership, Thomas Bros, who were providing a loan car for the duration of the festival. "He" provided his driver's licence for the vehicle and drove the loan car, a Jeep Patriot, back to the festival site. "He" was extremely impressed with the Jeep as it was a real surprise to drive.
Late in the morning the Nissan Dealer reconfirmed the nature of the problems with the Nissan Navara and also confirmed that parts had now been ordered and were expected to be received next Tuesday.
All of the volunteers met in the afternoon and were presented with name badges, lanyards, volunteer shirts and a show bag. We also enjoyed an evening meal (hamburgers) that was provided by the local Lions Club and desert by some of the volunteers.
At 8:15pm, "He" went to the airport and met the evening flight from Sydney. "She" had attended the funeral of our relative before flying to Wagga Wagga. We decided not to see friends that evening and instead spent time talking about the events that had impacted us over recent weeks. It was good to be reunited again.
We had an early night, both exhausted from earlier events.


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A gift of travel may be the best possible present for any occasion. I know I'm not the only one who thinks so. Wouldn't you like to open a package that sent you on an adventure?
Maybe it's the obvious gift for the nomad in your life. Or maybe you love someone who needs a little financial boost for their dream adventure. Or perhaps there's someone who wants to travel, but doesn't know how…and needs the teeniest nudge to get started.
Ideas and Tips for the Gift of Travel
How exactly do you give the gift of travel? You have a spending limit, too, so it has be within your own budget. Here are a few tips to help you plan and surprise them.
Don't give a booked trip…unless you are 1000% certain that they are able to take it. If you're giving a trip to your partner or spouse, you probably have access to their calendar. Even then, you might be in for disappointment, both emotionally and financially. Better to wait. Consider getting a personalized calligraphy card or certificate to announce the trip, then booking it when you have rock-solid information.
Think it through. If the recipient is on a tight budget, a plane ticket may not be enough. There will be ground transportation, hotel, meals, tips, attractions, etc. Your gift of travel could inadvertently cause stress–the last thing you intended. Maybe a less expensive local getaway is more appropriate. How about an overnight in a nearby city or a day trip to a performance, museum, or landmark?
Gift cards are good. Very good! Contribute to their travel plans with a gift card for an airline. Southwest Airlines cards start at $10 for print-at-home. Nearly every airline has a $25 or $50 gift card. Nearly every airline has a gift card: click here to see how to get a gift card for American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines.
How about a gift card for that cool restaurant in their destination city? EatWith.com offers unique dining, in-home, and cooking classes around the world. Maybe a Viator City Pass or Tour, so they choose whichever attractions they want? Make sure there's not an expiration date before you buy.
Be careful about cash. A few crisp bills may seem like the easiest solution. And if they're leaving the next day, it can be ideal. But…cash is too easily used for something else that seems more urgent. Like pizza. Or a tank of gas. Or their kid's lunch. Cash can also seem too abstract to motivate a would-be traveler. That's why your gift of travel should be something specific to their dream.
How about TSA Pre-Check? For the next five years, your traveler will thank you each time they breeze through airport security. For just $85, TSA Pre-Check, one of the government's "Trusted Traveler" programs, will automatically allow them to hit that short line. Every flight. If they like to travel internationally, Global Entry is $100. Note: This does involve an online application and then a drive to a government facility for an interview and fingerprinting. But it is so, so, so worth it!
Get them inspired. Maybe they need help deciding: where to go, how to plan, what to see…people can create barriers that prevent them from getting off their sofa. Just a couple of guidebooks or how-to books can stir their imaginations. I always start with Lonely Planet. They have an instinct for publishing what's needed.
There really isn't anything better than the gift of travel. Your gift, truly, will be the memories they make. Isn't that better than anything Amazon can provide?
You may still want to provide a gift to unwrap. Here are some ideas–budget-friendly, of course!
Budget Travel Gifts: Spend Less, Thrill More!
Gifts for Solo Travelers: Safety and Simplicity
Best Gifts for Road Trips: Route 66, Anyone?
Globetrotter Gifts: Ideas for International Travelers


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Laptop is one of the great inventions of the modern world. You can carry your laptop anywhere, work and do much more.
But with great convenience comes great responsibilities, as long as the laptops are considered. You need to properly maintain your laptop to keep it running at the best level.
Your laptop takes all the responsibility of providing you with the latest apps and entertainment. It already fights with the bugs and viruses your applications have. And that's why it's important to take care of your laptop so that it can serve you even better and longer.
How to Maintain Your Laptop?
I am sure that you are very careful about your laptop's safety, but there are a few things you might overlook to keep it in top shape. We have listed a few guidelines keep your laptop robust.
1. Remove Any External Devices Connected To Your Laptop While Traveling
If you are traveling anywhere, it may be a flight, bus or a car. Ensure that your laptop is kept in a safe case and also make sure to remove any CDs/DVDs, USB drives and cables.
It avoids any clashes between your PC and the external device. Also while long travels, avoid keeping your laptop in sleep or standby mode and shut it down.
2. Keep your Laptop away from Other Electronic Devices
There are some strong magnetic fields in every electronic device including TVs, Speakers, Cellphones, refrigerators and so on. It can cause harm to your Laptop's internal as well as hardware stores.
We suggest you keep your Laptop away from them when both the devices are working. Nevertheless, we highly suggest you to avoid keeping your smartphone on the laptop.
3. Keep a Full Back-up
Well sometimes you might face some issues with your laptop's internal or hardware function, and it might ask you to reset your Laptop. Resetting your laptop removes all the data, settings configuration, pictures and almost everything from your laptop.
As we say "Prevention is better than cure" you must regularly keep a backup of your whole laptop's data to a secure and a fire-proof software location.There are many third-party tools available to run a full-backup program on your laptop.
4. Avoid overheating your Laptop
Overheating can do much damage to your laptop. You might have noticed that your laptop gets heated quickly; it is because of the never-ending programs we are running on such a small device.
If you're using AC power, remove your laptops battery and use it.The latest technology lithium batteries have very sensitive, so switch off your laptop for a while if you are continuously using it.Make sure that you don't cover the ventilation of your laptop with any obstacle.
5. Clean your Laptop
You should clean physical parts of laptop clean and neat to avoid any issues due to overheating or clogging it with dust particles. Make sure that you shut down your laptop before cleaning any part.
It's time to clean your keyboard if they become sticky. You can do it by using some compressed air to remove all the crumbs out.
You cannot see anything on your screen but only dust? Well time to clean it up too. You have to be careful while cleaning your fragile screen. Use some cleaning alcohol and micro-fiber cloth to clean it gently.
6. Carry your Laptop in a Good Quality Case
The more advanced technology is growing, the lighter and fragile our laptop has become. Everyone wants to own the latest design laptop with a sleek, attractive outlook.
However, these laptops can be damaged easily due to its lightweight features. Use a cushiony good laptop case to avoid dust, water or even the fear of dropping it down.
7. Turn your Laptop in a Desktop at Home
We all love to use our laptop anywhere roaming in and around the house as it is light-weight and portable. One of the most common reasons for laptop damage is accidentally dropping a hot drink on your laptop.
Avoid using your laptop in the kitchen, play area or even your bathroom as it is hazardous. Without using the portability feature, place your laptop on a table and connect a mouse to it for better performance and use it as a Desktop.
8. Clean up your Hard Drive
Well, this time by cleanup we mean doing a quick cleanup in your hard drive for the finding any corrupt or unwanted files and folders. You should take some time out in a month and locate your files in the right place.
Also helps you to easily back-up your file on an external device. You can move all the files and applications; you don't require to the trash.
9. Update all Your Software
Well, there is much software in your laptop including anti-viruses, in-built apps.
Updating software keeps your laptop data protected and avoids any software issues. It is not possible to update your software as the update is available, but we can update them regularly like on a monthly basis.
10. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Account)
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) account routes your Internet connection to secure networks to prevent your data from hackers. It becomes handy when you are browsing some private websites on public networks like airports or hotels. In short, VPN keeps your personal information secured.
Follow these simple, quick tricks and tweaks to use your laptop in top condition without having to spend dollars on a small fix. The better you care for your laptop, the longer it lasts.
Well, let us know if you have any suggestions in the comments.


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Welcome to the Fenton Chess Club website. We are based at the Tollgate Hotel, Ripon Road, Blurton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 3BS. We meet on Monday evenings from 8:00 onwards. Whether you are a beginner or an expert you can be sure of a warm welcome. We provide the opportunity to play either competitive chess or just social games. We are affiliated to the North Staffs And District Chess Association, the Staffordshire Chess Association and the English Chess Federation.
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Sunday, February 05, 2012
Fenton Unable To Save The U140's
The Fenton contingent of Rob, Derrick and Steve were unable to prevent the County U140 team being mauled 12 - 4 by Nottinghamshire yesterday. The only bright spot was that Rob was one of only 2 players in the team to win their game. Steve and Derrick both lost. Derrick was obviously influenced by Rob's recent loss at Holmes Chapel because he left his Queen en prise. Steve had a lost position after 18 moves but managed to fight back and cling on until move 74 before conceding. A miserable afternoon was compounded by the drive home in the snow. A two hour delay on the A50 meant that we got home at 10:00 that night - a 5 hour journey !!