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A wee chat with Dubble D aka Moodymanc
Danny, aka Moodymanc aka Dubble D, has an illustrious and wonderful history behind him. From drumming for the likes of Rae & Christian, to remixing some of the biggest names in the industry, to playing to some of the best crowds this globe has even seen. He has also, it seems, released music on more labels than you could possibly imagine. However that history has not been handed to him lightly. It's clear that Danny works a lot harder than most purely from the passion that drives him to do so. Oh and he is also one of the nicest people in the industry – fact. We caught up with him to talk music in every sense.
What are you earliest memories of music?
Waking up on Sunday mornings to the sound of Jazz and the smell of breakfast cooking; bashing away on a pair of bongos that I nagged my parents to buy me; buying 7″ singles; messing around with cassette players; making up tunes on the mouldy old out of tune piano in the cellar at my mum and dad's….
Why do you think it captivated you so much?
I honestly don't know…. it just connected. My parents weren't musicians but were, and still are, great music lovers. They're well into their seventies and still go to way more gigs than I do, so hopefully I inherited that love!
What were you listening to back then?
I liked a lot of the jazz they had in their collections, plus my mum loved Stevie (Wonder), which I do too. When I first started buying 7″s it was a lot of the 2tone/Ska/Mod stuff that was big at that time. As I got into my teens ,it was all about Jazz, Hip Hop and Soul.
You've played drums for a number of big names over the years. Who were the stand-out ones for you?
Different people stand out for different reasons. I had a particularly great time doing the Grand Central/Rae and Christian shows; we had some great guest vocalists (some of my heroes – The Pharcyde, Q N C) and a great vibe in the band. I had a time of doing proper pop/dance stuff in the early 90s too, which stood out in the respect that it taught me that that was definitely NOT the route for me music wise. Of course, we had some amazing times with 2020soundsystem too! These days though, I'm lucky enough to play with quite a few outstanding jazz artists who come over from Europe and the States, as well as some of the best UK players, and this is something that I really love and keeps me massively on my toes!
How did you get into DJing?
I've always been a record buyer, and though it was never a main aim to become a DJ, I always enjoyed playing music at parties, to my friends and making mixtapes. As I started to get more records out the opportunities to DJ 'officially' started to turn up more and more, and, as we started to go out and play gigs with 2020soundsystem, I started to play a lot of the warm ups. That really made me focus a lot more on mixing and started me thinking more and more about playing house sets. I was really lucky in that I was playing alongside some of the best DJs in the world at some of the best parties and festivals, so I got to really check a lot of people at the top of their game out and, therefore, start to discover what I might like to do within it all. It was also great to play with Ralph (Lawson) so much, who was a massive influence on me. I've also always had friends, and been in bands, with great DJs, so it's something I've always been around. These days it's something I absolutely love and take incredibly seriously. I come from that musician background where it's all about practise so I like to spend a LOT of time on the decks at home and also a great deal of time sifting for the right music to play. I LOVE it!
What tracks are rocking your sets of late?
As ever quite a variety of stuff. Some deeper stuff for sure, a lot of straight up House music though. I'm really liking some of the bass records that are coming out at the moment and some of the jazzier disco stuff too. And there's always the techno and techier stuff too! The bottom line for me at the moment is that I'm trying to play great party records first and foremost, and records that represent and reference other records I love but wouldn't necessarily be able to drop in a nightclub otherwise. I really love that; it feels quite subversive, just as good House music ought to be in my opinion!
As well as DJing, you produce your own music. How did you get into that?
I was always fascinated by making beats, at first with a drum machine and sampler. I was also lucky to be hanging out with one of the best sound engineers in the game, Danny Evans, and we started recording a lot of drums and producing breaks for DJs and producers, both on vinyl and CD. That started to get me a lot of sessions with producers I really admired. I had always had this plan of going to music college and becoming this fantastic jazz composer, but I remember going over to do a session in Hull for Fila Brazilia and Steve Cobby talking to me about this, then sitting me down in front of 'Re-birth' (an early 808 etc. software emulator) and saying to me "Just write some music! You're a drummer from Manchester, just write some music that a drummer from Manchester would write!" It struck a massive chord. I spent the next income from the breaks thing on having a music pc built and have never looked back.
Who are the major influences on both you as a DJ and a producer?
A lot of my friends, many of whom are great DJs and musicians. A lot of the more forward thinking labels and producers out there who I feel are really relating great music and records I know in a new and exciting way. Plus, still a lot of the great labels and artists from the past. I'm still trying to emulate some of the sounds and aesthetics of all those great old CTI and Impulse records, all those great 70s Brazilian records… If we got into specifics I could go on forever!
You've got the 'Thud' EP due out imminently on Timewarp Records, which you've described as being "strictly party vibes and not a single house beat n the pack." Can you tell us more?
As I mentioned above, I've always made a lot of different music, not just 4 on the floor stuff, and at the start of the year I realised that I had this great stockpile of stuff I was sitting on that I ought to try to re-touch and get out there. I was pretty out of touch with things label wise though, but got hooked up with Timewarp through a friend, Clairvo at MustBeat Records. They took "Thud" and decided to run with it as an EP after the original came out on a comp and got a bunch of their guys to re-mix it. They don't release house music, so it was really refreshing to get a bunch of re-mixes back on a breaks and party tip. The EP's currently available through the label but hits the usual digi shops later this month! There's some other stuff under different project names on the way too!
You stated that producers shouldn't be afraid, that they should, "Throw your sample packs away, shut down the soft synths, leave your house, go buy some fucking RECORDS and make some sounds that really MEAN something to you." Do you think there are too many producers out there 'painting-by-numbers', so to speak?
The thing that initially excited me about House music was the fact that it was a forum for producers and DJs to explore and introduce new or different sounds to dance floors and to each other. It was a real chance to play people records and sounds that nobody else had, and bring something of themselves and their background to the party. Because the formula was set it was a very beautiful and subversive form of creation. It was kinda meant to be FREAKY! A big part of the agenda was, whilst of course referencing certain sounds and production values, to try to give things an original twist, and to display just how big your music collection was; how DEEP you were into it. I have a huge record collection of very varied roots music, whether that be jazz, funk, soul, afro, hip hop, techno, whatever. It's a huge investment, not just financially but also in terms of the time spent collecting and really listening and studying all this stuff; it's something I really want to bring to the table as a House producer and DJ. So when I hear a producer, or DJ, who has made that investment too, and is giving me their angle on it, that really excites me, and it stands out a mile!
Going back to the buying records point. Do you think that the way people now consume music, cherry-picking what they want in the search for instant gratification, has had an adverse influence on the music that is being produced? If so, who out there, for you, is fighting in the vanguard against this?
Of course it has changed absolutely in this way, but there is definitely a whole culture of labels, producers and musicians who are bucking the trends across all genres, just as there always has been. You're just not necessarily going to find them because they have a million followers on Facebook or Soundcloud or Twitter, or because they're throwing themselves at you through these media. One thing I've always stuck to with regard to my own releases is that I've tried to only release with labels who release on vinyl. This has a huge amount to do with my interest and love for vinyl records, of course, but is also a lot to do with the fact that these are the people who are making an investment in something more permanent. They're actively putting a value on their music in a much more meaningful way.
You've also built a solid reputation as a remixer. How different is that to producing your own tracks? Do you take a different approach to each?
Thanks! I take re-mixing incredibly seriously. To be asked to bring something fresh and try to elevate someone's track is a real honour, and to be honest, where I'm concerned, represents a real investment by the label or artist who has commissioned me. I really want to put 100% into it, otherwise I wouldn't feel sincere in it.
I do treat every project differently. I try to think about bringing a different angle to the track in order to really complete the release, and try to bring as much of what I feel I have to offer to the project. In that respect I record live drums and percussion specifically for each project. I re-record parts, record new parts, try to bring different angles harmonically and melodically, sometimes bring in live musicians to augment the mix, and for the most part try to deliver a couple of mixes to cover where or how I might want to drop the track as a DJ. Although I'm not the most expensive re-mixer out there, I'm not the cheapest either. The fee is always to allow me to put as much time as I feel is necessary into each project. There is a definite difference in the process in the respect that, with a re-mix project, I know that this music is going to be released imminently and as such, I have to be 100% confident in what I've done for me to deliver. I also have to be 100% confident that I will be able to honestly support the release too!
When producing my own music, I'm not necessarily sure where it will go (if anywhere!) so it can be quite a different pace to work at. I'm constantly 'sketching' beats Not all of them ever make it past being just layers of loops, and I don't always start working on an idea with the specific thought that it will be a record; I'm just exploring the idea. Sometimes I follow them through and end up with a 'mix', sometimes I might re-visit an idea a couple of years later and produce a track from it.
What constitutes a good remix to you?
As I mentioned above, something which brings a new and valid angle to the essence of the original track, or perhaps an abstraction of the original that would make it something that otherwise I wouldn't dream of playing.
You've recently done a number of remixes for Rae and Christian's new single, '1975'. How did that come about?
As I mentioned above, I used to play drums for Rae and Christian and some of the other live acts in the Grand Central Records days. I also worked on different studio tracks and projects and even released a Dubble D 12″ on the label too. They were very happy and creative times for me and also very influential, so when Mark approached me to remix this single I was massively honoured and also really wanted to go to town. The track is a full blown song with beautiful and haunting vocals, so I did a "Balaphonic" mix as well as a housier vocal mix and a hooky dub.
You used to work and tour with them back in the Grand Central days, didn't you? What were they like?
Mark and Steve are lovely guys. Mark is a fantastic DJ, with massive drive, energy and determination, and one of the funniest muthafuckers you will ever meet. Steve is a very consumate musician, engineer and producer who I knew from years before he even got involved at Grand Central. He was a great and well respected guitarist and keyboard player but whilst we were all trying to be 1950s US be-bop musicians he was focussed very much on writing and recording songs. He is very much a true maestro!
Who out there is floating your boat remix-wise these days?
A few people, most notably of late Kyodai, of whom I'm a big fan and am looking forward to them remixing a forthcoming single on Local Talk records. I'm also really liking Shadowchild, both productions and remixes. Paul Woolford's on ever present form; I really like Coyu and a lot of the Suara crew; Jay Lumen I think is fantastic. Atjazz is always great on the jazzier side of things… Ah man, it's another one of those questions, I could go on forever.
Have you any advice on how to get noticed for the aspiring producers out there?
Do different! Be Yourself! Don't pay attention to advice!!!!!
You recently said that whilst you're "always flattered to get sent promos, but still get a massive buzz from actually buying the music I like." This may be an impossible question, but can you put your finger on what that buzz is?
Yes, it's that feeling of KNOWING that what you have just got your grubby little mitts on is going to buzz you up to fuck for many years to come! It's true excitement. It might happen now and again with the odd promo, but I usually get it more, and more often, when I've sifted for it in a real or virtual shop and bought it!
What's upcoming on your horizons?
More Moodymanc and Dubble D releases are imminent, as are remixes. We have the first "Soopaman Inc." EP, a collaboration between myself, Ashley Beedle and YamWho? dropping on Tru Thoughts. A long awaited mini-album of beats under the name "Vault" is due next year, as is more from "Balaphonic" with a bit of luck. I'm also hoping to step things up DJ wise through my new agent, Jo Hunter at Jackmode in Berlin, and am trying to create more time in the studio in general, to write more new material of my own. I'm also looking forward to quite a few nice drumming gigs both with friends and a couple of visiting Jazz artists.For bookings: email@example.com For Press: firstname.lastname@example.com For remixes: email@example.com


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Ms. Nicole M. Forrester previously directed the Young Leaders Program at Pacific Forum Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she concurrently held WSD-Handa Fellowship for her research into the impact of social media on Next-Generation attitudes toward international issues. Ms. Forrester has been published on Australian foreign policy, Australia-U.S. relations, and modernizing the U.S. alliance system in the Asia-Pacific region. In February 2014, the U.S. Congress recognized her leadership of the Young Leaders Program and its contribution to cross-cultural interaction, education in policy making, and facilitation of inter-generational dialogues. In 2011, she was awarded the East-West Center's Asia-Pacific Leadership Program fellowship, and the Amanda and Natalie Ellis Women Leaders Scholarship Award. Previously, Ms. Forrester was the senior international and government relations adviser for the Australian Industry Group. At the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, she served as acting director of the United Nations and Commonwealth Section and as consul for economic and political affairs at the Australian Consulate-General in Los Angeles. Prior to her diplomatic service, Ms. Forrester was an associate lecturer at her alma mater, the Queensland University of Technology.
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Rock is definitely a music that owes much of its appeal to attitude. Rock does not just consist of looking or sounding cool; this music is about being cool. Take a look at the greatest rock icons of all time and you'll surely find attitude as a common trait. That being said, The Black Keys is one of the coolest groups nowadays. Their vintage-back-to-basics-old-school-whatever-you-call-it kind of blues has gained them praise all over the world. It's not hard to see why: listen to their latest effort, Brothers (2010), for example, and you'll have a great taste of what this couple of musicians is capable of doing. Brothers is an impressive collection of simple, catchy and, above all, well-crafted tunes. This music is cool, so just go and listen to it.
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See how ELF has helped two people receive prizes in the Miniatures.com annual Creatin' Contest. (Click on First Time Entrants link). Kathryn and Michelle both used ELF kitchens in their projects. Well done to both of them, and the other winners.
IMPORTANT NEWS - ELF IS DOWN SIZING! From April 2019 we will no longer be stocking mass-produced items (with the exception of some kitchen appliances). Elizabeth will continue to make kitchens, both ready built and in kits,and a small range of bathroom fittings, but will no longer produce items for other areas of the house, with the exception of a small number of one-off commissions (dependent on her workload at any given time).
What this means is that we have reduced the prices on hundreds of items (many of which are half price or less). We have also indicated where stocks are very low ("LAST ONE", "LAST TWO"). The "SALE" items are all in the various "SALE" categories (£10 and under, £1 and under, etc), whilst "LAST" items are to be found in their own relative categories ("Bathroom furniture", "Office" etc). Additionally, if you search for *LAST via the search box (on the right side of the website if viewing on a large screen, or at the bottom of the drop down menu if you are using a small tablet or smart/cell phone) you will find all these items listed together.
If you have already spent your budget for the month, we will be happy to hold items for you for a period of 1 month to enable you to purchase one-off items you would particularly like (just drop us an email at email@example.com).
See our new hot tub, with battery operated blue LED lights, meaning you can put it anywhere without needing to wire it in, so perfect for the roof terrace or patio. Available as a kit or ready built, and in 1:12 or 1:16.
Our popular compact kitchens are now available in 1:24 scale. Base units available immediately, wall units and islands to follow shortly. Full details here.
Check out the new Lundby furniture for collectors of 1:16 and 1:18. Put "lundby" into the search (on the right hand side of the website) to see the full range.
See the latest additions to our EAZY LIVING range - a series of contemporary bathroom cabinets all in our easy-to-make kits. Several of the units have LED lights incorporated, and all of them can be left in plain wood or painted any colour you choose.
We have introduced a new compact kitchen, available both ready-built and in kits. If you thought you couldn't afford an ELF kitchen - think again! This one can be made for as little as £21.50, and if you feel like treating yourself to the ready-built version it's less than £40!
We've also added an island - these can be used with the compact kitchens, or you can order them to match or complement your exisiting kitchen - at only £7.50 for the kit, complete with hi-gloss or wood effect film, it won't break the bank!
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See our latest kitchen featuring one of our new floating islands. Also features the latest contemporary steel extractor, and new wall art.
Following numerous requests ELF has introduced a range of kitchen kits in 1:24 (often known as 1/2" scale). With a wide choice of units and plain or panelled drawers, these kits allow you to build your dream kitchen whatever the size of your house! With thanks to Muriel W for the photo of her kitchen built with the new kits.
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Here's a sneak peek at dessert for tomorrow night's Father's Day dinner! By dad loves pineapple upside down cake so I made him one from scratch. It was a lot of fun and one of my first homemade cakes. I hope it's good!
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Abraham was one of God's ancient followers. He now resided in Hell, awaiting the arrival of "The One" and his Harrowing. He could be seen in the circle of Heresy.
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He was considered the "father" of Judaism and travelled to several places throughout his life. He was originally Sumerian, but Elohim told him to go west to Canaan. His descendants eventually became the slaves of an unidentified Egyptian pharaoh who are saved by Moses during the Exodus in 1500 BC.
- According to one of the parables Jesus told, Abraham is in Heaven not Hell.
- In the Bible He lived to 175 and fathered 8 sons. The oldest of which is Ishmael who is the ancestor of the Muslim people (which makes him the ancestor of Saladin). Abraham was 86 when Ishmael was born.
- In the Bible He had two wives and one concubine.
- He is famous for almost sacrificing his second son Isaac (Abraham was 100 when Isaac was born).


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Check out art galleries for exclusive pieces of jewelry or objets d'art. A favorite of mine is The Blue Pomegranate at 6570 Maple St. You're sure to find something in this whimsical shop filled with beautiful, colorful fused glass wall and table art, plus jewelry and lots more. Speaking of fused glass in the Benson area, pay a visit to one of Omaha's best-kept secrets, Adventure in Art at 6001 Maple St. Owner/artist/author Kristi Pederson creates magical glass pieces. Shop her gift area for wall art, coasters, ornaments, etc.
Better yet, create your own fused glass gift at one of Kristi's art classes. Kristi specializes in group art classes, nights of "fun first-art second." Give your friends and family a night of creativity and enjoyment. (402-556-4278) While you are there, purchase Kristi's new book of short stories, An Extraordinary Life…once you take out all the boring crap. As she states, "Most (of the stories) are humorous, some are touching and others are just the rants and raves of a woman gone mad."
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You can scoop up every little thing you need for this at TJs and it's not too pricey- the crab is not cheap- but you wouldn't really want it to be, would ya?
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1 Container roasted red pepper soup from Trader Joes
1 Bell pepper chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 can of corn kernels (drained and rinsed- or use 1 heaping cup of frozen corn!)
1 1/2 cups crab meat- in the fridge section at TJs you will use about 2/3 of the large container- freeze the rest or make some mini-crab cakes to go with this!!)
1/4 chopped cilantro
1/4-1/2 tsp siracha sauce
olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
avocado to garnish if you want
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Michael Clark Proves That (20/10 Vision) Does Exist In The Basketball World
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The Paul "Bear" Bryant College Football Coaching Awards will take place on Thursday night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Houston. The annual event, which benefits the American Heart Association, honors the nation's top collegiate football coach.
The Coach of the Year winner is chosen by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association and announced live at the event. Finalists for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Coaching Award are: Mack Brown, Texas; Turner Gill, Buffalo; Houston Nutt, Ole Miss; Nick Saban, Alabama; Mike Leach, Texas Tech; Chris Petersen, Boise State; Bob Stoops, Oklahoma, and Kyle Whittingham, Utah.
Former Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Barry Switzer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented by the 2008 Lifetime Achievement honoree, Dr. Tom Osborne of Nebraska. The Lifetime Achievement Award was added in 2000 to recognize career achievements.
The 84th Annual East-West Shrine Game will be played in Houston on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. CT at Robertson Stadium on the campus of the University of Houston.
The game will be shown live on ESPN2.
A total of 21 players from the state of Texas are listed on both rosters. The West roster is composed of 16 players from the state, with five of them coming from the Greater Houston Area. The East roster features five players from Texas including Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel.
Noteable players on the West roster include: Ryan Palmer, Texas; Jorvorskie Lane, Texas A&M; Stephen McGee, Texas A&M; Ryan Mouton, Hawaii; Ian Johnson, Boise State; Phillip Hunt, Houston; Cedric Dockery, Texas; Jarett Dillard, Rice; Mark Hafner, Houston; Michael Bennett, Texas A&M, and Roy Miller, Texas.
Missouri quarterback and Southlake, Texas native Chase Daniel from Missouri is one of the most well known players on the East roster.


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Here are just some pictures of different things we have been up to lately. And finally a picture of Frankie.
Obviously, my residence has been undergoing some major changes; gaining and loosing household members and room make-overs. Over the past couple of months, we have been moving some of Brent's things in, which will make the FINAL moving day so much less stressful. Our house is pretty big, even for the two of us. But there is the Master Bedroom, my office, a guest room, and Brent's office. There are many personalities to Brent, and one of them happens to be organized, professional, sophisticated. Hence the office. He has always wanted a room to have to himself, so we converted one of the down stair spare rooms into Brent's Office. Once we are married, he says it will become his "naked room". Silly Kid! We completed his office, but we are still making minor changes and adjustments as more and more of his crap...I mean stuff...comes in.
Just look how cute he is! I can hardly stand it!
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Thursday, February 9, 1995
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|Who's Saying What About Whom?
Curated by Karl Knapper and Alfonso Moret
This program showcases work that challenges societally induced stereotypes and perceptions about racial and sexual identity; it questions notions of abjection, self-discovery, love, anger, desire, personal politics, empowerment, and assimilation. The tension created both within and between these works generates and explores a space of ambivalence about identity and representation. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people struggle within this space to create personal identities out of the multiplicity of identities that so many of us can rightfully lay claim to in an often confusingly diverse world. These tapes deal with the myths, perceptions, and realities of our lives and expose the way lesbian and gay artists represent not only our own identities and realities, but those of others as well.
—Alfonso Moret, videomaker and curator; Karl Knapper, critic, curator, educator, President of the Board of Frameline
• Put Your Lips Around Yes (John Lindell, 1991, 4 mins). My Skin Is A Map (Steve Grandell, 6 mins). What Does It Mean to Capture a Soul (Amos V. White, 3 mins). B.U.C.K.L.E. (Catherine Saalfield, Julie Tolentino, 10 mins). Just A Love Thang (Mari Keiko Gonzalez, 4 mins). A Light On the Path (Marco Puccioni, Italy, 16 mins). Cholo Joto (Augie Robles, 12 mins). The Attendant (Isaac Julien, U.K., 8 mins, 35mm). Media Blackmale (Wendell Bruno, Canada, 1992, 5 mins). Significant (Br)other (Charles Lofton, 5 mins). Ghost Body (Christopher Cutrone, 20 mins). Vanilla Sex (Cheryl Dunye, 1992, 4 mins).
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- Download the Ecovacs App on your smartphone and operate your Deebot from anywhere!
- Automatic Charging - automatically returns to its charging dock, all by itself
- Voice Reporting - If DR98 has something to report, the robot will announce it in real-time
The Floor Cleaning Robot that Empties Itself
Yes, you read that correctly. Ecovacs Deebot R98 automatically empties its own dust bin! DR98 is so intelligent that when it returns to the charging station after cleaning, it automatically empties its own dust bin saving you time and reducing airborne dust often associated with manual emptying.
Cordless, Detachable Handheld Vacuum
Clean more than the floor with the 2-in-1 Ecovacs Deebot R98. The robot's charging station features a cordless, detachable handheld stick vacuum with cyclonic suction and a suite of attachments to clean surfaces a typical robot can't reach.
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The future of floor cleaning has arrived. DR98 uses proprietary Smart Navi technology to scan and map the environment, enabling your Ecovacs Deebot R98 to clean areas only once with maximum coverage, avoid obstacles, travel the shortest route back to its charging station, and remember where to continue cleaning after charging in the middle of a job.
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Ecovacs Deebot R98 moves safely in your home with its map and anti-collision sensors to detect obstacles in its path and navigate around them for uninterrupted cleaning. If the sensors detect an obstacle, a signal will be sent to Deebot's "brain" to slow down, and select a new path. The cushion bumper provides extra protection to ensure your furniture stay intact.
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Thanks to the advanced anti-drop sensors, your Ecovacs Deebot R98 cleans up to and around stairs without the risk of falling. If the robot senses a drop-off, it reverses direction and selects a new cleaning path.
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Never come home to dirty floor again! Use Ecovacs Deebot R98's control panel or the APP to schedule an automatic cleaning once a day, even when nobody is home.
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- 1 X Deebot R98 Floor Cleaning Robot
- 1 X Advanced Wet/Dry Reservoir
- 2 X Advanced Wet/Dry Cleaning Cloth
- 1 X Reservoir Cleaning Solution
- 1 X Main Brush Option (pre-installed)
- 1 X Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
- 1 X Multi-Function Brushes
- 1 X Extension Tube
- 1 X Instruction Manual
- 1 X Quick Start Guide
- 1 X Charging Dock
- 1 X Measuring Cup
- 4 X Side Brushes
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- Length: 35.40 cm
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- Height: 10.20 cm
- Weight: 7.5 kg
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- Spot clean time: 1 Square meter area
- Filter: High efficiency filter
- Side Brush: Dual
- Anti-Collision: Infrared Anti-Collision Sensor Bumper Rail
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- Noise Level (db.): 69.5 dB(A)
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- cstrongAsked on October 01, 2013 at 04:28 PM
I'm designing a form for attendees to fill out that are going on an incentive trip. For those that wish not to go, is there a way we can have a multiple choice question at the very top that reads something along the lines of "yes, i accept", and "no, i decline" - then anyone that selects yes will be asked to fill out personal travel info, while anyone that selects no will be directed to a submit button?
- JotForm SupportguilledutraAnswered on October 01, 2013 at 05:34 PM
you can achieve what you are looking for by using conditionals logics in order to SHOW/HIDE certain fields or groups of fields depending on a previous selection made by the user, could you please check this example I made for you:
Feel free to clone the form to your own use
in this case I use conditionals logics combined with this guide about How to Show/Hide multiple fields based on one condition
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Nice contrast and grain, definitely one of my new favorites!
Nice contrast and grain, definitely one of my new favorites!
This is a great faster speed film with good contrast and smaller grain. I usually like to work with Kodak Plus-X 125; it is low speed, moderate contrast, very small grain, very nice to print with… so when i needed a faster film for long exposure i was tempted to go to Kodak Tri-X 400. Instead i took a chance with the Ilford because i had a few rolls and I enjoyed printing on Ilford paper- I figured the film would be just as nice.
I was pleasantly surprised with Ilford's nice contrast and not so big grain! I picked up a lot of nice details with this film. as for developing, i had to fix for five extra minutes (10 minutes total) than i would have with the plus-x or tri-x and it was not responding to the photo-flo well (very streaky and water marks everywhere)! i ended up re-washing the negs and re-doing the photo-flo. It was still a little streaky even after that but was better than the first time. i ended up wiping it with a (lintless) cloth when it was in the negative carrier before printing.
Over all, it was pretty easy to develop (compared to Kodak T-max) and i should have no problems the second time around. Definitely a joy to work with, i'll be using this again!
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|Gocek Guide
Gocek locals have both worker and farmer backgrounds due
to mine and paper factories in the area which are closed long time ago. The people are open-minded
and nice. Women are actively involved in the economy of the city which hosts
many Womens rights advocates.
Foreigners as well people from major cities such as Istanbul who have retirement homes here or simply gotten away from big cities are mostly well educated professionals looking for calm.
Mincik, official TWARP cat. She recently moved to Gocek, enjoys the sun.
Don't forget to check the taste of gozleme in Gocek marketplace (bazaar) on Sundays. Gozleme is a Turkish rolled dough filled with cheese, potato or sometimes sweets. The one I suggest is potatoes, cheese and silaotu, a local green herb with beautiful scent. You can find it near the teagarden inside the bazaar (marketplace).
Two local farmers (one is seen of the upper right photo) sell fresh fruits and vegetables they pick from their own or neighbors gardens, everyday in the city center. Ask for the motorcycle farmer!
You can hike from Gocek to Inlice bay in two and a half hours. The walk inside the pine forest offers wonderful vistas over Gocek bay and the surrounding islands.
One of the main events for the locals is picking mushrooms in the woods in late Autumn. The mushroom is called cintar (pronounced chintar). There are two other types of mushrooms in the area.
Wild boar hunting is also done in the area.
Citrus fruits on the sidewalks and in Municipality garden are waiting for you to pick :)
TriviaAll telephone numbers in Gocek starts with 645.
The best weather forecast for Gocek weather is the average of Izmir and Antalya, locals say. Fethiye is very close to Gocek but the temperatures are just a bit lower in Gocek.
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- Squeeze a small amount onto your palm and then rub hands together until dry
- Give the Hand Cleanser a few seconds to work after you rub your hands together and then you will smell the refreshing natural spearmint and lime fragrance
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Remember when being caught out in your gym kit was pretty much social suicide? Oh, how the times have changed. Whether it's the influence of sports luxe catwalk trend or the green juice revolution happening across the country, exercise and the kit it requires is well and truly having a moment. Wearing a pair of holey leggings and a your boyfriend's old t-shirt is no longer gonna cut it.
So we wondered how long it would be before River Island added gymwear to its trend ticking repertoire. If, like us, the fitspo you were bursting with back in Jan has long since disappeared, this should help. RI Active is in store and online now, and as well as being functional, it's also pretty funny. Seriously, kudos to whoever came up with 'Drop it like a squat' and 'Oh my quad'. * insert crying with laughter emoji * Camo, neon flashes and simple but sleek black – this collection of leggings, jackets, tops and bra tops is luxe athleisure, without the high-end price tag. Trust us, even if you only wear it to grab coffee, you'll feel seriously good about yourself.
The 23-piece collection features workout essentials suitable for every sporting activity and focuses on fusing fashion with function, placing an emphasis on sleek silhouettes and premium sports fabrics. So whether you prefer boxing, bootcamp or barre, we guarantee you'll find something to rev up your workout wardrobe.
RI Active Camouflage Bra Top, £20, River Island
RI Active Camo Print Leggings, £26, River Island
As well as fashion-forward designs, each piece isdesigned to flatter, with deep waistbands, ergonomically designed seaming, compact stretch and comfort fit fabrics. And the best news of all? The collection is totally purse-friendly with prices ranging from £18 to £38.
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for Normal to Dry Hair Hydrating Shampoo is a vital treatment for dry, unruly hair that lacks luster and moisture. It moisturizes hair with a unique blend of rich botanicals like Aloe Vera, Coriander and Triphala, which hydrate and nourish the hair roots while Hibiscus, Licorice and Chebulic Myrobalan revitalize and provide moisture to your hair and scalp. Directions:
Wet hair completely. Gently massage a generous amount into hair and scalp. For best results, leave in for 1 to 2 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. Follow with Organique by Himalaya Amla & Holy Basil Conditioner. Purely Unique:
* Fenugreek - Helps hydrate and condition your hair. * Coriander Oil - Naturally stimulates hair growth. * Patchouli Oil - Natural tonic with soothing properties. * Vetiver Oil - Adds volume; gently strengthens and nourishes hair. * Licorice - Helps rejuvenate hair and has nutritive qualities.
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Alternative forms of energy must be obtained in order to sustain the present way of life because of the expanding population and the depletion of fossil fuels. The use of Solar Power Satellites (SPS) is one alternative form of power. This paper details the design process to develop a deploymentmechanism for a 1km2 solar array. The solar array is only a small subsystemof the overall project.
The paper will discuss the many different design concepts that wereconsidered. These include an SMA(Smart Memory Alloy), a truss structure, a centripetal design, and an inflatable design. In choosing the final design concept, several different constraints were considered. The number of launches, the amount of structural support, construction, reliability, and the amount of maintenance required were considered.
An inflatable structure was chosen for the deployment mechanism. Details of the design and analysis of an inflatable structure are outlined. The reasons are given for the final design selection.


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There are moments in life where experiences and places envelope the soul. It may be as ordinary as sharing a cup of coffee and meaningful conversation or as extraordinary as standing on the edge of the world. Whatever it is, these moments are balm for the aches left by the daily grind, and they remind us that all the noise in life is just fluff filling up time and space. Ultimately, they re-focus us and tune us into the things that matter most.
In 2009, David and I were privileged to visit Botswana and South Africa with a church group in college. It was during this visit that I fell in love with the beauty of southern Africa. Its people, culture, and natural splendor captured my heart.
After our time in Botswana, we took a two day safari through the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. My group stayed at…
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June 2nd, 2015. I went to Watt Coffee with "crazy" fellow foodies LOL. Actually it was my first time there. I was stunned by the place. It was not so big, but not so small. It was quite cozy and comfortable. Smoking area was outside, while non-smoking area was inside.
We are located right in the heart of Jakarta Pusat area. Close by to Hotel Aryaduta. We outfitted the place with a cozy ambience for you to sip by your coffee whether you are working or having a day off. Connect with your friends with our blazing fast free wi-fi. You can connect to our baristas for a time of insights or maybe even share your heart out.
As you can see above, the outdoor terrace of the coffee shop, which is their smoking area, was very nice. The table covered by big umbrella. So comfy. And they had a very spacious parking lot. Nice.. hahaha.. I knew right away, my hubby will love this place. Yeah, he didn't like a place with small parking lot. 🙂 Now, you can see below, the interior inside the coffee shop. When I sat at the sofa, I was snug as bug in rug. I wanted to stay there all day long. Believe me, it was that cozy. Let me show you around the place.
Btw, they served us cucumber water to refresh our throat. Hmm.. really thirst-quenching.. And it's free!!! Hooray!! LOL. So happy when I got something for free hahahaha..
"If coffee is a drug then it has to be the best drug in the world."
Cappuccino 30k
"Happiness is Cappuccino." Actually, Cappuccino is an Italian coffee drink. It's traditionally prepared with espresso, hot milk and steamed milk foam. It's a very ordinary coffee. What's the difference between the cappuccino from one coffee shop to another? I guess the way they serve it. It's the cup, the art latte, the place, the people, and every detail like that. So, yeah, everybody loves cappuccino. 🙂
Red Velvet Latte 32k
Love the colour and the beautiful art latte. Actually it's one of their signatures. The red colour was very gorgeous. This wasn't my latte, so I just admiring the latte from a distance. LOL. So, yeah I guess, next time I should try this one. Hope it was as good as the look. 🙂
Hot Chocolate 32k
When I looked at my hot chocolate, I was like, "OMG. So pretty. I don't wanna ruin it. Never." But still, I drank it as soon as I finished taking picture of it. And it was exactly the same as my expectation. The sweetness flavour was just perfect. The texture was beyond compare. Recommended!
Three Batter Platter 45k
Potato wedges, sweet potato and onion rings. A very good combination in one plate. The onion rings were nice with crispy skin and sweet onions. The potato wedges and sweet potato were tasty. Not my favourite, but quite good.
Tofu Pancake with Shrimp Paste 45k
My favourite!! At first, I thought it was Martabak Telur. How do you say martabak telur in english? Hmm.. egg fried pancake? egg martabak? Well, I guess you know what I mean LOL. It was very delicious. The skin was crispy and crunchy. The tofu was tender and tasty. High recommended!!
Chicken Wings 55k
The chicken wings served with potato wedges. It was a little bit spicy. Not my favourite, but I guess it's like any other chicken wings. Everybody's favourite, right? 🙂
Chicken Strip 50k
Love it!! A little bit too salty, but only a little bit. I was satisfied by their size hahaha it was quite big.. Definitely will be on my next order. Chicken strip was always a lovely snack for chit chat with friends or family. No bone, just meat. Crunchy crunchy snack. Re-co-mmended!!!
Asian Strip 55k
Spicy! LOL. Well, it's crispy caramelized chicken with spicy chilli sauce, served with potato wedges. It's their signature. Too bad it's too spicy so I couldn't enjoy it. Well, I think next time I will ask them to remove the spiciness. Ugh cannot wait to go back there again.
Overall, it was fun to have a gathering at Watt Coffee. Thanks Alfred for your hospitality. You really know how to treat customers. Hey, readers, if you are around the area, do not hesitate to go there. It's a simply beautiful coffee shop. You won't regret. Friendly people. What could go wrong? Nada!!!
Watt Coffee
Jl. Kwitang Raya No. 14
Senen, Central Jakarta
Phone: 021-38902803
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Fintech and investment management company Blackmoon Financial Group today launched Blackmoon Crypto Platform, its blockchain-based platform for tokenized vehicles. It is billed as a "one-stop solution for asset managers to create and manage legally compliant tokenized funds".
Holding company Blackmoon Crypto issues the platform's main tokens and provides IT, compliance, licensing and bank partnerships. The platform and tokens are based on the Ethereum blockchain.
"Setting up the proper investment structure is a costly endeavor," Blackmoon Financial Group CEO Oleg Seydak said. "Not all tokenized funds set up a proper structure, which leads to greater regulatory risk for investors.
"Now is the time to introduce the industry standard for setting up tokenized investment vehicles that can attract investments from private individuals and institutional investors of any kind. That's what the Blackmoon Crypto platform does; it reduces the regulatory risk and bridges the gap between the fiat and crypto worlds."
Most tokenized investment vehicles are either fully crypto-oriented of pegged to a tradable asset. Fiat investment opportunities foster diversification and retain benefits associated with crypto, including decentralization, transparency and exchangeability. Tokenized funds offer higher net returns.
"Tokenized funds are more cost-efficient thanks to lower infrastructure and setup costs," Blackmoon CIO Sergey Vasin said. "This economy is transmitted to investors in the form of higher net return. For the cherry on top, fund tokens are also immediately tradable."


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The Final Round of the 2018 SupaDrift Series took place at Carnival City over the weekend and saw the country's top drifting driver's battle it out for top honours and championship podium positions. Jason Webb came into the final round with a massive 101 point lead over Gavin Puren, Jim Mc Farlane, Zanil Satar and Shane Gutzeit, but that didn't ...Read More »
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2018 SupaDrift Series Round 5 Drift Report
Round 5 of the SupaDrift Series took place at the Dezzi Raceway in Port Shepstone. Although met with overcast and windy conditions, the drifting action on track was hot as ever as drivers battled it out on the South Loop track. In qualifying, Jason Webb put down the best lap and qualified in 1st place with a score of 88,5. ...Read More »
2018 SupaDrift Series Round 4 Drift Report
Aldo Scribante Racetrack in Port Elizabeth was the epitome of a Drifting spectacular when Round 4 of the SupaDrift Series stepped into town. Drifters from all over South Africa made their way to do battle and gain valuable season points. The Pro 1 Class made for some interesting battles, especially when it came to the final and Trevor Puren took ...Read More »
2018 SupaDrift Series Round 2 Drift Report
The Polokwane Short Circuit Raceway played host to Round 2 of the 2018 SupaDrift Series. The silence of the Limpopo air was interrupted by the ensuing growls of V8 and screams of turbo-charged engines as the country's premier drifting championship came to town. In Qualifying Mozambique's Zanil Satar showcased tenacious and stylish drifting which led him to top the qualifying ...Read More »
2018 SupaDrift Series Round 1 Drift Report
The 2018 drifting season has official kicked off with Round 1 of the SupaDrift Series in the bag. Drivers from around the country gathered at Carnival City to battle it out on the tarmac, sideways-style. Competitors were separated into the Pro1 and Pro divisions with four drivers competing in Pro1. Jonothan van Essyen took top honours with, new comer Sebastian ...Read More »


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sharing is caring
There has been endless media coverage on the economy for the past year or so. While I feel it is important to be aware of what is going on, I am often frustrated at the fear mongering that seems to be a constant everywhere I go. No matter what radio station, website, TV channel or newspaper I get my news from the message is always the same: be afraid, because even if you haven't been affected by the recession yet you could be next. While all of this might be true, this type of reporting does nothing to make the situation better. There might not be a one size fits all solution to the economic crisis, but there are a lot of things people can do on small scale level to save money, help each other out, and soften the blow a little bit. One of the easiest things we can do is share what we already have. If we are letting people use what we have and they are letting us use what they have there is the potential to save a lot of money. Below are three different ways that people are doing exactly that. I suggest that you look into them and think about how you might do something similar in your own community.
1. The Santa Rosa Tool Library is exactly what it sounds like: a library for tools in Santa Rosa, California. People simply sign up for a membership and can then take out the tools they need for their projects. There are no membership fees or fees for the tools. If you return a tool past the due date there is a late fee charge of $2.00- $4.00 a day depending on the demand of the tool. Tools are often expensive and depending on how often you do repairs or build things, there is a chance you might only use some tools once in awhile. The tool library allows people to do the work they need to do without spending money on tools they might only use once. The idea of people sharing their resources so that everyone has access to the things they need is something that needs to be spread to other areas. Really it comes down to sharing. If you have something that you're not using and you know someone else could use it let them use it. There is more "stuff" in this world then we need so pass it along when you're not using it. If you are interested in finding a tool lending library near you check out this wikipedia list of tool lending libraries by state
2. Neighborrow is another great organization that makes it easy for people to lend and borrow things free of charge. Neighborrow.com is a web forum wherer people can post what they have to lend. Once you become a member you can look at what people are lending and simply click "borrow it" if it is an item you need. Currently, to become a member you must have 10 items that you are willing to lend to other people. Items currently listed include books, movies, baking pans, baby supplies (crib, high chair etc) and more.
To learn more about Neighborrow go to http://neighborrow.com
3. A clothing swap is a fun and easy way to get some really nice clothes without spending any money. At a clothing swap people trade clothes they no longer want. Here are a few simple steps to throwing a fun clothing swap.1. Invite a bunch of people (especially people whose clothes you like) and tell them to bring any clothes they don't want. 2. Put on good music 3. Have everyone display their clothes 4. "and now" cried dani "let the wild rumpus start". At this point everyone just starts trying on clothes and taking what fits them. A clothing swap is a fun way to get new clothes without spending a cent. I suggest everyone find a group of friends and plan a seasonal clothing swap.
So there you have it, three great ways to save money, help others, and maybe even help battle our culture of consumption.love. dani
linda bernstein permalinkApril 1, 2010 7:09 pm
hi dani, i really like your blog and am so glad you're doing this. thanks for all this wonderful information and positive energy. next week i'll be in sebastopol and santa rosa so i'll hope to check out the santa rosa tool museum=such a great idea. thanks dani. love, linda


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Adam Gase overhauls Dolphins' practice structure, meetings, more
DAVIE—Adam Gase unloaded all his fury on the Dolphins on Friday, hours after their 40-0 loss at Baltimore, and he believes the players returned with a different mindset.
He was ambiguous about whether he intended the trading of Jay Ajayi to send a message, but clearly his public comments going into the weekend did. He ripped offensive players for not adhering to their assignments and not knowing the playbook well enough and saw a reaction to it today.
"I do sense a sense of urgency, from the offense especially," he said. "With what we've been doing in our walk-throughs and the way I see guys in meetings, they know that the mistakes we're making are unacceptable and we need to get this fixed. And I sense a sense of urgency from the coaching staff as well."
For Gase's part, he plans to change much of the way the team operates during the week, even the overall schedule. He talked today about making walk-throughs more extensive, as well as changing the way the staff conducts meetings, coaches the players and organizes practices.
While the Dolphins are 4-3 and tied with Jacksonville for the No. 6 playoff spot in the AFC, they have a minus-60 point differential. That ranks in the bottom five in the league, placing them in a group with the winless Browns and 49ers.
If they continue on that course, they're unlikely to keep pulling off wins. Gase knows that and he's adamant about busting them out of this rut.
"We're just not gonna stay the same," he said. "We're not gonna keep doing this same thing and banging our head against the wall… I'm talking about the way that we're going about things and the way that we're teaching them and the way that we game plan.
"If we sit here and do the same thing over and over again and say, 'Well, it's execution,' or 'I've gotta call different plays,' and things like that, then we're really kidding ourselves. At the end of the day, we've gotta find the right way to teach, the right way to learn and then we have to find what allows us to execute best on Sunday."
Gase said there's never been a season in his five years as a coordinator and head coach in which he ran things the same way all season. There usually comes a point at which the routine needs to be changed to spark the team.
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[Dolphins ship out Jay Ajayi for a fourth-round pick]
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15-year-old Jagdesh has volunteered to serve Akshaya Patra meals at his faculty to all or any his fellow mates.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced the results of the second annual Capgemini Executive Outsourcing Survey, which found that Latin America1 is the third most popular outsourcing destination, with 25 percent of responding companies currently outsourcing to this region. While still perceived by many respondents to be an "emerging" outsourcing destination, this survey revealed that Latin America is not far behind legacy outsourcing destination China, which is ranked second at 27 percent, while India leads with 60 percent of companies outsourcing to this country.
The survey, commissioned by Capgemini and conducted online by Harris Interactive, among 300 senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies also identified the top reasons for executives to select Latin America as part of their outsourcing strategy. More than two-thirds (69 percent) of surveyed executives cited cost of labor as the top reason why their company might outsource to Latin America, while other attributes reported included technology and infrastructure capabilities (49 percent), skilled labor (48 percent), and economic stability (44 percent). These attributes are aligned with the key reasons why companies choose to outsource in general suggesting that outsourcing to Latin America will continue to expand.
Other reasons cited as important for selecting Latin America for outsourcing include its proximity to the U.S., time zone alignment and accent neutrality. These attributes are all unique to this region when compared to other outsourcing locations such as China and India.
The Executive Outsourcing Survey findings also revealed that almost half (45 percent) of executives who do not currently outsource to Latin America say their company would be interested in considering the region as a resource for outsourcing in the future.
In addition to uncovering Latin America as a leading outsourcing destination, the survey highlighted the region's increasing value to the global economy. An overwhelming majority of executives (89 percent) believe that Latin America is an emerging market that will become increasingly important to U.S. businesses, and that there are advantages to doing business in Latin America (83 percent). Further, more than half (56 percent) of executives believe doing business in Latin America is becoming easier than doing business in other parts of the world.
"As the economy rebounds, companies are looking to use outsourcing more strategically as a tool to increase efficiency, yield significant cost savings and drive growth; this includes considering locations beyond India," said David Poole, Vice President and Head of Americas Business Process Outsourcing, Capgemini. "The expansion of Capgemini's outsourcing services in Latin America, and our work with Unilever, Coca-Cola Enterprises and other clients in the region underscores our understanding of our clients' needs and ability to provide the right global delivery model for multinational businesses."
Other survey highlights include:
- The top five factors listed by executives in choosing an outsourcing destination are labor costs (79 percent), technology & infrastructure capabilities (62 percent), skilled labor (61 percent), language proficiency (49 percent) and economic stability (44 percent);
- Less important factors listed by executives in choosing an outsourcing location are tax benefits (26 percent) and proximity to the U.S. (3 percent);
- Forty-one percent of executives outsourcing to Latin America cited language proficiency as a key reason;
- Forty percent of executives cited the average education of the Latin American workforce as a key factor in their decision to outsource in Latin America.
Capgemini's Business Process Outsourcing organization applies unique business insight, business intelligence tools and deep domain knowledge to help clients transform business operations. As part of its global delivery model, Capgemini has eight outsourcing centers throughout Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Guatemala.
For more information regarding the Capgemini Executive Outsourcing Survey and to download a summary of the results, please visit http://apps.us.capgemini.com/harrissurvey.
Survey Methodology
This Executive Outsourcing Survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Capgemini between April 6 and April 16, 2010, among 300 senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies. Company revenue and number of employees were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the larger universe of Fortune 1000 companies.
All sample surveys and polls, whether or not they use probability sampling, are subject to multiple sources of error which are most often not possible to quantify or estimate, including sampling error, coverage error, error associated with no response, error associated with question wording and response options, and post-survey weighting and adjustments. Therefore, Harris Interactive avoids the words "margin of error" as they are misleading. All that can be calculated are different possible sampling errors with different probabilities for pure, unweighted, random samples with 100% response rates. These are only theoretical because no published polls come close to this ideal.
About Capgemini
Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, enables its clients to transform and perform through technologies. Capgemini provides its clients with insights and capabilities that boost their freedom to achieve superior results through a unique way of working, the Collaborative Business ExperienceTM. The Group relies on its global delivery model called Rightshore®, which aims to get the right balance of the best talent from multiple locations, working as one team to create and deliver the optimum solution for clients. Present in more than 30 countries, Capgemini reported 2009 global revenues of EUR 8.4 billion (approximately USD $11.6 billion) and employs 95,000 people worldwide.
More information is available at www.capgemini.com.
Capgemini's expertise is recognized in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) with a solution portfolio that spans Finance & Accounting, Customer Care & Intelligence, Procurement, Assurance Management, Human Resources and Knowledge Process Outsourcing services. As part of Capgemini's Rightshore® delivery network, BPO professionals provide services to clients worldwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in over 36 languages, from centers located in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Guatemala, India, Poland, Sweden and the United States.
Rightshore® is a trademark belonging to Capgemini.
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in over 215 countries and territories through our North American, European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us – and our clients – stay ahead of what's next. For more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com
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How to sail a foiler Moth in 5 easy steps
Right. After viewing Nate's videos I've drawn a couple conclusions. First, rigging a foiler makes rigging my Europe dinghy (with all those pesky through-the-mast-bearing-ring internal control lines) seem like a walk in the park. Second, even with stop action photography, getting going and then remaining foil-borne looks like the equivalent to mastering how to ride a "penny-farthing" bicycle. I suppose the crashes into (hopefully) warm water are, assuming you miss all the potentially hurtful goobers on the boat, more forgiving than crashing onto granite cobblestones while attempting to descend a steep hill on a high wheeler. But don't take my word for it. Judge for yourself. I think I'll stick with something safe like mastering an Axel jump on figure skates.
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Drawing Time
A live drawing event called "Drawing Time" took place at the Corn Exchange in Leeds on Saturday 31st July 2010.
Forty six artists made drawings in times varying from 2minutes 36 seconds to 60 minutes.
Information about the event available here. Documentation available here.
mick's drawing time was 28 minutes 36 seconds.
The image below is one of the rehearsal drawings.
There will be lots of documentation coming soon.
DIY Survival Kit Live
On Saturday 21st November 2009 Black Dogs Performed a series of works based on the Black Dogs DIY Survival Kit.
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0201 Scope
General – Chapter II of the JAGMAN sets forth principles governing the convening, conduct, review, and storage of administrative investigations conducted in or by the Department of the Navy (DON) under the authority of this Manual. The term "commander" generally refers to both commanding officers and officers in charge, but see section 0203b(2) in the case of a major incident. The commander who directs an investigation, other than a preliminary inquiry, is the convening authority (CA).
Relation to UCMJ investigations – If the only basis for an investigation is disciplinary action, a preliminary inquiry under Rule for Courts-Martial (R.C.M.) 303, Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM), or a pretrial investigation under R.C.M. 405, MCM, and Article 32, UCMJ, should be conducted without a separate investigation.
Relation to other investigations – In addition to the investigations governed by this Manual, investigations may be required by other regulations. These investigations have different purposes and both may be appropriate. Examples of investigations required by other regulations:
(1) situation reports prescribed by Articles 0831, 0851 and 0852, U.S. Navy Regulations (1990), OPNAVINST 3100.6 (series), or other situation reports prescribed by operational commanders, bureau manuals or departmental regulations;
(2) investigations conducted by an inspector general under SECNAVINST 5430.57 (series);
(3) investigations of aviation mishaps under OPNAVINST 3750.6 (series);
(4) reports concerning security violations prescribed by SECNAV M-5510.36;
(5) safety and mishap investigation reports required by OPNAVINST 5102.1 (series) or by MCO P5102.1 (series);
(6) investigations conducted by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) under SECNAVINST 5430.107 (series);
(7) investigations of allegations against senior DON officials conducted pursuant to SECNAVINST 5800.12 (series); and
(8) quality assurance reviews required by BUMEDINST 6010.13 (series).
Coordination with other investigations – To avoid potential conflicts among investigations, commanders must remain cognizant of the progress made by other investigative bodies. Before conducting a preliminary inquiry or convening an investigation under this chapter, the commander shall liaison with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) or the Naval Safety Center (NSC), as appropriate, regarding any pending law enforcement (military, federal, or state) or safety investigation.
(1) If a law enforcement investigation is pending, the commander should determine whether the law enforcement investigation will serve to appropriately document the matter without further investigation under this chapter. If the commander determines that a preliminary inquiry or investigation needs to be conducted in addition to the law enforcement investigation, the commander shall coordinate any preliminary inquiry or investigation with the cognizant law enforcement agency through NCIS. If NCIS declines, direct liaison may be made.
(2) If a safety investigation is pending, the commander shall ensure that any preliminary inquiry or investigation convened does not interfere with the safety investigation. If, in the course of conducting an investigation under this chapter, misconduct by naval personnel is discovered, the commander shall immediately notify the senior member of any on-going safety investigation.
(3) Refer to the Region Commander, his designee, or, in the case of the Marine Corps, to the general court-martial convening authority (GCMCA), via the chain-of-command, any conflicts between the law enforcement agency or NSC and the commander that cannot be resolved locally.
0202 assistance
Commanders are encouraged to seek guidance from the cognizant judge advocate or, if that judge advocate is not immediately available, the Command Services Department of the local Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) prior to convening an investigation. In addition, guidance for all types of investigations, except litigation reports, may be obtained from the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG), Administrative Law Division (Code 13) at DSN 224-7415 or 703-614-7415. Guidance on interpretation and application of policy for litigation reports may be obtained from OJAG, Claims and Tort Litigation Division (Code 15) at DSN 325-4600 or 202-685-4600, or, in the case of Admiralty investigations, from OJAG, Admiralty and Maritime Law Division (Code 11) at DSN 325-5040 or 202-685-5040.
Preliminary Considerations
0203 preliminary inquiry
Purpose – A preliminary inquiry serves as an analytical tool to help a commander determine whether an investigation is warranted and, if so, how it should be conducted. A preliminary inquiry is not intended to develop extensive findings of fact. Commanders should discuss the findings and recommendations of the preliminary inquiry with a judge advocate to determine the appropriate command action.
(1) Generally, a commander is responsible for initiating preliminary inquiries into incidents occurring within, or involving personnel of, the command. The reporting command of a member who is injured or dies during permanent-change-of-station transfer shall ensure that appropriate inquiries are conducted.
(2) In the event of a major incident (see Appendix A-2-a for definition), however, the GCMCA over the command involved, if a flag or general officer, or the first flag or general officer in the chain-of-command, or any superior flag or general officer in the chain-of-command, will immediately take cognizance over the case as the "commander."
Method – A commander may conduct a preliminary inquiry personally or through designees. While the preliminary inquiry may be accomplished in any manner considered sufficient by the commander, normally it will be directed in writing by an appointing order and the outcome documented in writing (see Appendix A-2-c). Evidence gathered during a preliminary inquiry shall be preserved by the investigating officer or in the Command General Administration and Management files in the event the commander later initiates an investigation.
Preliminary inquiries into incidents involving potential claims or litigation – An incident may occur in which there is a potential for claims or litigation against the DON or the United States for damage to personal property, personal injury or death, or for claims on behalf of the DON as an affirmative claim for damage to DON property. Although in most cases, a litigation-report investigation will be required, absent a preliminary inquiry, the commander will not know whether the matter is more appropriately the subject of a command investigation, litigation-report investigation, or court or board of inquiry. In such situations, a preliminary inquiry under the direction and supervision of a judge advocate should be conducted, using an appointing order and including language as described in section 0210(c).
Time limitations – Generally, the preliminary inquiry should be completed within three calendar days of the commander learning of the incident in question. The commander may grant extensions as necessary on a case-by-case basis and with the limited nature of the preliminary inquiry in mind. A preliminary inquiry into a major incident will usually take more time.
Major incidents
(1) Investigation of major incidents is sometimes complicated by premature appointment of a court of inquiry. Failure to first ascertain the sequence of incident events and identify essential witnesses can unnecessarily prolong and complicate subsequent proceedings.
(2) A commander will normally find it valuable to immediately appoint an officer to conduct a preliminary inquiry. Such officer should promptly begin to locate and preserve evidence and identify and interview witnesses. A commander may direct such officer to submit oral reports, which would permit the commander to make a timely decision as to how to proceed with the investigation.
0204 Command Options
General – A preliminary inquiry is concluded when the commander who initiated the inquiry has sufficient information to exercise one of the options listed below. Although the natural instinct of a commander is to seek out and document facts quickly, doing so without judge advocate involvement may not only be counterproductive but may actually work against the interests of the commander, the command, and DON. Subject to the factors set forth below, determining which option to exercise is, in the first instance, a matter of command discretion. Superiors in the chain-of-command may, however, direct a commander to reconsider or to take a different course.
(1) take no further action (see subsection (d) below);
(2) make appropriate medical or dental record Line of Duty (LOD) determination (see section 0222);
(3) conduct a command investigation (see section 0209);
(4) convene a litigation-report investigation to be conducted under the direction and supervision of a judge advocate (see section 0210). The merits of any potential claim are irrelevant in determining whether to initiate a litigation report; or
(5) in cases involving a major incident, convene a court or board of inquiry. If not authorized to do so, then the commander may request, via the chain-of-command, an officer with such authority to convene the court or board (see section 0211).
Factors to consider
(1) Purpose of the investigation. Generally, the primary manner in which the investigation will be used will determine which option should be exercised. If, for example, an investigation will be used primarily to investigate the circumstances surrounding a claim filed against the United States, defend against a civil lawsuit, or to pursue an affirmative claim against a third party for damage to government property, then a litigation-report investigation or an Admiralty Letter Report should be conducted to ensure that the DON's legal interests are protected (see Chapter XI of this Manual for discussion on admiralty investigations). However, the fact that a potential claim exists is not the only consideration in determining the nature of the investigation. When the incident being investigated involves large scale property damage, loss of life, or raises issues concerning the management of Naval activities, there may be sound policy reasons, such as openness and transparency of process or results, that warrant the convening of a command investigation or court or board of inquiry instead of a litigation-report investigation. In such cases, consult Code 15 before making a decision on the type of investigation to be conducted.
(2) Powers of the investigative body. In choosing an option, a commander should consider the power that an investigative body will require. For example, if a hearing is required to either resolve significant issues of fact or the commander believes that the individual whose conduct or performance of duty is called into question and their interest should be protected by being designated a party, a court or board of inquiry should be convened. If subpoena power will be required, a court of inquiry is the only option.
(3) Resource and time concerns
(a) Generally, the more formal the investigation, the more resources and time required. Nonetheless, conducting a command investigation when a court or board of inquiry is warranted is not advisable, since the less formal format will often fail to adequately address the issues.
(b) Under circumstances where a court-martial might arise from the incident, a court of inquiry may prove to be efficient because it may be a valid substitute for the Article 32, UCMJ, investigation.
Commander's action
(1) No further action. Not every incident or event warrants an investigation. A commander who concludes that further investigation would serve no useful purpose may decide not to conduct one, unless superior authority directs otherwise or unless an investigation is required under this Chapter. This option is appropriate if there are no potential claims for or against the U.S. or the DON, and the preliminary inquiry reveals that the event is likely to be of little interest to anyone outside the immediate command or that the event will be adequately investigated under some other procedure (e.g., a mishap investigation or NCIS investigation; see section 0201). In such cases, a commander should nonetheless endorse the preliminary inquiry as an internal "memorandum for the record" or "To: File." See Appendix A-2-c for a sample format.
(2) Reporting the decision. Ordinarily, when a commander determines which of the options discussed in subsection b above will be exercised, a report of that decision will be made to his immediate superior in command.
Review – A superior in the chain-of-command may direct a subordinate to reconsider a decision or to exercise a specific option.
Administrative Investigations
0205 command responsibilities
General – Updating.
Request another command to investigate – Updating.
Different commands involved – Updating.
Other department involved – Updating.
Incidents involving Marine Corps personnel – Updating.
Incidents involving reservists – Updating.
Costs – Updating.
0206 convening orders
General – Updating.
Designation – Updating.
Elements of a convening order – Updating.
Amendments – Updating.
0207 standards of proof and evidence
Standards of proof – Updating.
Evidence – Updating.
Witnesses and warnings – Updating.
Witness statements from other investigations – Updating.
Personally Identifiable Information and the Privacy Act – Updating.
0208 investigation report format
General – Updating.
Classification – Updating.
Preliminary statement – Updating.
Findings of fact – Updating.
Opinions – Updating.
Recommendations – Updating.
Enclosures – Updating.
Signatures – Updating.
Three Types of Administrative Investigations
0209 Command Investigations
Purpose – Updating.
Limitations – Updating.
Convening order – Updating.
Investigatory approach – Updating.
Command investigation report – Updating.
CA action – Updating.
Review – Updating.
Forwarding and retention policies – Updating.
Release of command investigations – Updating.
0210 litigation-report investigations
Omitted, as litigation-report investigations may only be created under the supervision of an SJA.
0211 courts and boards of inquiry
Omitted, as courts and boards of inquiry will require assistance and advice from an SJA.