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The Brandermill Aikido Club (BAC) is a family owned and operated not for profit venture teaching and practicing Wadokai Aikido, Ki Development (unification of mind and body), and Karate Jutsu principles for application in our daily lives. Self defense for the mind, body and spirit are cornerstones of our practice. BAC offers a unique experience where the traditional concepts of martial arts (Budo) are modernized for application in today's world. Our training involves physical conditioning, striking, joint locks, throws, dynamic body movement and pins. Ki development training is also an essential component of our program to enhance the effectiveness of self defense techniques as well as aspects of our daily lives.
Brandermill Aikido Club offers aikido classes in an intimate environment, small class sizes and a high level of instructor attention in a positive atmosphere. While the training is rigorous, it is easily adapted to individual students capabilities and limitations.
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Aikido training involves a rigorous practice of practical self-defense techniques in order to control a bigger , stronger, and faster person. In addition to being an excellent form of self-defense, Aikido classes also promote physical fitness and emotional and spiritual well being.
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A primary reason people begin the study of Aikido is for self-defense. While Suenaka-Ha Aikido is an effective martial art for self-defense, it also offers a positive philosophy that includes the concept of unification of mind and body (Ki Development). Many of the things you learn on the mat will also enhance activities in your daily life. The techniques of Aikido include a focus on taking your opponents balance and controlling him by using his own energy against him. This approach provides a very powerful means of self-defense, without the requirement for great physical strength which make it ideal as a martial art for self defense, law enforcement, women and people of all physical fitness levels.
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There are 2 locations where you can learn Wadokai Aikido in the Greater Richmond Area.
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Brandermill Aikido Club – serving Midlothian and Chesterfield VA convenient to the Powhite Parkway and 288
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Surrounding the three teams will participate in the competition DF : Paracatu is new
The 12 clubs will play in the first division of the Campeonato Brasiliense 2014 approved , on Friday , the new format of the race competitions . All teams play each other in a single round . The eight top finishers will face off in the quarterfinals, semifinals and final matches in return .
With 17 dates , the final regulation will be discussed and presented on November 18 . In the last two editions of the tournament was played in two rounds .
The tournament will begin on January 18, 2014 . On 5 and April 12 , the finals will be hosted at the National Stadium in Brasilia Mane Garrincha . The price can not exceed £ 20 proposal raised by the President of Sobradinho , Ricardo Vale . The representative of Brasília , Luis Carlos Alcoforado , defended sectors to R $ 100 in the decision , but was outvoted . Luiz Stephen sponsor Brasiliense , requested tickets R $ 40 .
During the meeting with the representatives of the clubs , the Football Federation Brasiliense ( FBF ) promised to bear the costs of arbitration and the movable frame in every game as a way to relieve teams .
The participation of teams from outside the Federal District returned to cause controversy . " I think it's an anomaly excretion " criticized Alcoforado . The matter came to light when the president of Unai , Elias Andrade proposed the transfer of time mining for Paracatu , 230km from the center of Brasilia . " I ask for help to a president with limited resources , it needs support . Someone here may also need one day," spoke the topper unaiense .
Despite the controversy , the transfer was approved by the clubs Candangão after the proposed Unaí to bear the excess spending of clubs that travel to Paracatu , 70km farther than Unaí Federal District . In the new home, the club states that receive more than £ 300,000 in support of the city , against £ 79,000 the old headquarters . The change must still be filed with the Brazilian Football Confederation ( CBF ) .
Meet the clubs participating in the 2014 Candangão
Formosa ( GO )
Luziania ( GO )
Paracatu ( MG )
Santa Maria
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Ceilândia x Legion
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The office of the Governor, Bomet County wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 and County Government Act, No. 17 of 2012.
Chief Officers (10 Posts)
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House Allowance : Kshs. 56,000 p.m.
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Salary Scale : Kshs. 48,190 – 65,290 p.m.
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The Ward administrator shall be responsible to the sub-county administrator for the following:
Salary Scale : Kshs. 77,527 – 105,894 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 12,000 p.m.
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URL: http://www.computermusic.org
Language(s): English
Keyword(s):Stochastic Music , Macro-level Structure , Micro-level Structure , Frequency Modulation Synthesis , Timbre
In this article, the author presents his work Arras (1980) as an example of a structure derived from acoustic properties of harmonicity that exhibits stochastic characteristics in its perception. He discusses the stochastic process as a model for the design of a sound structure based on spectral organisation at the form-determining level, demonstrating how harmonic and inharmonic spectra can give rise to a macro-level structure of great precision and complexity while at the micro-level allowing for a wealth of unforeseen detail and interaction that is rich in dynamic interest.
All references of the same author:
(English)Truax, Barry (1976). A Communicational Approach to Computer Sound Programs
Truax, Barry (1977). The Soundscape and Technology
Truax, Barry (1980a). The Inverse Relation Between Generality and Strength in Computer Music Programs
Truax, Barry (1982). Timbral Construction in Arras as a Stochastic Process
Truax, Barry (1985). The PODX System: Interactive Compositional Software for the DMX-1000
Truax, Barry (1986). Computer Music Language Design and the Composing Process
Truax, Barry (1990). Composing with Real-time Granular Sound
Truax, Barry (1991). Capturing Musical Knowledge in Software Systems
Truax, Barry (1992a). Electroacoustic Music and the Soundscape: The Inner and Outer World
Truax, Barry (1992b). Musical Creativity and Complexity at the Threshold of the 21st Century
Truax, Barry (1992c). Composing with Time-Shifted Environmental Sound
Truax, Barry (1994). The Inner and Outer Complexity of Music
Truax, Barry (1995a). The Composition of Environmental Sound at Simon Fraser University
Truax, Barry (1995b). La composition basée sur le timbre avec son granulaire
Truax, Barry (1996a). Electroacoustic Symbolism in Powers of Two: The Artist
Truax, Barry (1996b). Soundscape, Acoustic Communication and Environmental Sound Composition
Truax, Barry (1996c). Sounds and Sources in Powers of Two: Towards a contemporary myth
Truax, Barry (1996d). Sounds and Sources in Powers of Two Towards a Contemporary Myth
Truax, Barry (1996e). Computer Controlled Diffusion
Truax, Barry (1996f). Computer Music as Commercial or Public Culture: A Personal View
Truax, Barry (1998a). Composition and Diffusion: Space in Sound in Space
Truax, Barry (1998b). Letter to a 25 year-old electroacoustic composer
Truax, Barry (1999a). Handbook for Acoustic Ecology
Truax, Barry (1999b). Letter to a Twenty-Five Year Old Electroacoustic Composer
Truax, Barry (1999c). Sonology: A Questionable Science Revisited
Truax, Barry (2000a). The Aesthetics of Computer Music: A questionable concept reconsidered
Truax, Barry (2001a). Acoustic Communication Studies at Simon Fraser University
Truax, Barry (2001b). Acoustic Communication - Second Edition
Truax, Barry (2001c). Time and Electroacoustic Music
Truax, Barry (2002a). Electroacoustic Music and the Digital Future
Truax, Barry (2002b). Genres and Techniques of Soundscape Composition as Developed at Simon Fraser University
Truax, Barry (2003). Homoeroticism and Electroacoustic Music: Absence and Personal Voice
(Français)Truax, Barry (1995b). La composition basée sur le timbre avec son granulaire
Truax, Barry (1996d). Sons et sources dans Powers of Two : vers un mythe contemporain
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I'm a computer science and biochem major about to start a software development internship at a high-frequency trading firm. What are the classic mistakes you see inexperienced geeks make in a professional environment, especially a financial-sector/"business" place, and how can I avoid them? What can I do this summer to impress my supervisors and maybe get my foot in the door for a full-time job after graduation?
Note that I'm not asking for a crash course on finance. This company employs something like half the world's OCaml programmers, financially experienced or not, so I expect my ignorance there will be a familiar and tolerable experience for them.
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Find out what your supervisors' expectations and management style are. Do they like to have regular updates on what you're working on? Don't want to be bothered unless you have a problem or question? Are there standard ways for presenting information? Ask around and find out how things are done - learning what your supervisors want and expect and targeting your work to those ends will produce the best results.
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Not specific to financial sector jobs...The biggest mistake I see geeks/devs make when coming into a new workplace is to immediately slag the company's software/dev environment/code/whatever in favor of the way
would do things. I've seen this behavior over and over, even from the lowest-level hires.
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Dress appropriately.
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WRT to finance sector interns - I've seen lots of them sort of think they know a lot more then they do. Remember you don't know anything with respect to what the firm actually does day to day, and that you aren't expected to. Ask questions (once only though) and work hard. But make sure you know what they expect you to know.
If there is a social aspect to the office, participate but don't do anything that'll make you stand out in a bad way. (i.e. getting very drunk, or being a woman chaser).
Dress appropriately - and this doesn't just mean not dressing too casually, it also means not dressing too nicely/showy.
Show up on time. Short of a death in the family don't take a workday off - although at a smaller firm you might figure out pretty quickly what the path is on that.
And finally don't suggest that HFT is rapidly commoditizing and they should sell their business.
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The biggest mistake I see geeks/devs make when coming into a new workplace is to immediately slag the company's software/dev environment/code/whatever in favor of the way he would do things. I've seen this behavior over and over, even from the lowest-level hires.
YES. There are very few things you can do as a "new guy" that will irritate and alienate you more quickly than disparaging the existing code base. The devs already know where the crap code is, they don't need you to remind them. Furthermore, suggesting huge, systemic changes (
"Let's use Git instead of Subversion!"
) only serves to make you look like a gigantic fucking idiot that doesn't understand how businesses operate in the real world.
Advice specific to the financial sector: always have a backup plan. You never want to be standing there when the shit hits the fan with no idea what to do and a pained,
expression on your face.
Oh, and Log like a friggin' lumberjack.
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on February 28, 2011
Thinking that proper logic and the sheer luminance of your ideas will win over your superiors. Thinking that you are spotting inefficiencies and wanting to establish yourself by "shaking up how things are done."
You may or may not be totally right, but regardless of that fact, there are layers upon crusty layers of long-established political and power dynamics that result in the current status quo. You won't be able to move that status quo an inch until you understand the dynamics that have originated it, and that understanding, and then the ability to act on it, take years to develop. These dynamics are rarely technical in nature, so your technical abilities won't help you.
I hate offices....
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What are the classic mistakes you see inexperienced geeks make in a professional environment, especially a financial-sector/"business" place, and how can I avoid them?
Don't complain about your job online.
Note that I'm not asking for a crash course on finance. This company employs something like half the world's OCaml programmers...
...Especially after all-but identifying it to anyone that knows HFT.
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Lots of good advice upthread.
Keep in mind that your work will hand you a book of official rules that you will be expected to follow, but there will be another set of expectations determined by the bosses/workplace culture that are just as important. I'd always err on the side of caution when it comes to judgment calls on rules/etiquette, especially in your first year. The "new guy" is under a lot more scrutiny.
I'd like to add to the piece about slagging the boss, or the companies projects... Don't expect "private communications' to remain private. Face-to-face, email, telephone, and chats over drinks can all feed a gossip mill.
Aside from slagging code, I'd also be wary of slagging any vendor or service provider too - quite often those guys will be big clients or other important stakeholders in ways you don't realize.
Actually don't slag at all. Offer constructive feedback or observations, and ask questions.
posted by
Deep Dish
on February 28, 2011
Dress appropriately. Do not give in to the office banter and rumors . Try to be friendly with your boss without being Friends with him. The nicer you are to your boss the nicer he will be to you .
Also this works wonders. Always get to work early. Dont start early but get there early. Eat breakfast or take a walk . This helps wondersd and will cut down on your stress. It helps me a lot . MY boss always asks me why i am here so early but he really appreciates it when something goes wrong and he can ask me to clock in early (i do get paid when i clock in unlike a lot of salaried jobs).
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on February 28, 2011
I second the point that you shouldn't be focusing on correcting other people's code, especially if that code has already been proven to work. Not only will you be wasting time rewriting code, but you will have to spend time bug-testing your changes, plus you will have to explain the changes to your co-workers since they are unfamiliar with your changes. Also, you will not appear as a team player if you go around trying to fix every else's stuff just because it's not to your standards.
However, if you really have some strong suggestions or a beef with someone else's code, take it up with the original developer, or even your boss. Your boss or team lead will probably also be opinionated on the subject since they might want you to spend your time on more critical task items.
Also, don't spend too much time fine-tuning your software. If the software does what the customer wants, don't waste your time (and your company's money) trying to make it better. There is no such thing as perfect code or a perfect program, so a good skill is to know when to stop programming. One team at my company just got a bunch of flack from the division head for missing their project due date by a whole month because they spent too much time fine-tuning their project to make it multi-purpose when they didn't need that capability.
Lastly, it's a good idea to become very good at estimating the time it takes to complete a programming feature. So, if the customer asks for a time estimate or a completion date, you will need to be as truthful and as accurate as possible, otherwise you will get some very disappointed people in the end. Remember, when estimating your development time, you need to account for the time it takes to code the feature, bug test the feature, and verify the feature using real data. This may not be as straight-forward as it sounds because your time at work isn't going to be spent on only programming. You will also need to account for time spent at meetings, training, overhead, unforeseen events, and any other other miscellaneous, non-programming tasks. If you're in the middle of development and you hit a huge snag that's going to delay your development and possibly affect the due date, let the customer know ASAP. It's better if they know right away rather than on last day of development.
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Remember that first and foremost you are there to learn. You are there to learn about their business, their sector, their style, their management. You are not there to make things better and you are not there to make friends (though if you do along the way, good for you) so the most important rule is keep your mouth shut and do your work. Do not try to solve problems that no one has asked you to solve and do not participate in gossip or rumors.
The highest praise that our managers had for programming interns was, "he just gets the work done." As the HR person looking over the reviews that meant hire him.
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on February 28, 2011
Be friendly. Have your eyes open and be open to opportunities. If coworkers want to grab lunch and invite you along, go. If they are more the introvert types, don't push them into hanging out if that's not their style. Assess personalities. Don't take things personally. If you make a mistake, don't sweat it as you are an intern and they realize that things happen. Work hard, but be humble (nthing to not suggest how to do things "better"). This is your opportunity to realize how different a real world job setting and environment is compared to the academic life. Be a sponge and just relax and learn.
posted by
on February 28, 2011
So it sounds like the main ideas are
0. don't repeat any one question, but feel free to ask questions, especially about my supervisor's expectations regarding reporting, when to bring questions to him, etc.
1. learn and adopt local practices/codebase/etc. without offering my own opinion
2. don't gossip, offer unsolicited criticism, speak poorly of anyone, or discuss previous experience
3. show up on time or earlier in "appropriate" clothes
4. do the work assigned, do it well, and do nothing more (do not exceed spec, do not rewrite provided code, etc.)
5. feel free to ask questions, but don't repeat the same question
6. learn to give time estimates
Two questions:
How would I go about asking this sort of question of employees at the company? For example, if I asked a more senior developer to pick his brains over lunch, would that be seen as inconvenient or brown-nosing, etc?
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always have a backup plan. You never want to be standing there when the shit hits the fan with no idea what to do and a pained, "Duh" expression on your face.
Could you give an example of what that looks like for a very low-level worker? I expect, considering my domain ignorance, that I'll mostly be asked to implement other people's specifications.
posted by
d. z. wang
on February 28, 2011
Your 6 behaviors are all different facets of the #1 rules for tech folks: relationships are more important than how smart you are. In fact, relationships are more important than everything, but results run a close second.
The most important thing you can do is learn the name of your boss's partners, kids, dogs, and goldfish, and the same goes for your coworkers. Ask about those people. Talk about things other than work. Treat people like people. Then start working on technically kicking ass. You're an intern. It's more important that you be remembered as the person that fit in rather than the arrogant jackass that got all the technical stuff right but was a bear to work with.
If you want to pick someone's brains at lunch, buy lunch. Talk about the person's spouse before yammering about work. Accept "no" as an answer. Motivated interns are a good thing.
posted by
on February 28, 2011
I'd say a very common "mistake" is to not say "I dont know". Its much better to understand completely what is going on rather then pretend and waste time doing the wrong thing.
posted by
H. Roark
on February 28, 2011
Don't complain about your job online...Especially after all-but identifying it to anyone that knows HFT.
Heck, anyone who has any contact with the academic functional programming community at all probably knows someone that's gone to work for this bunch. I certainly do.
posted by
on February 28, 2011
In my interactions as a 'business user' with developers at the bank where I work, here are my biggest gripes:
If you weren't able to deliver a result and it technically isn't your fault, then don't go into the boring technical specifics of X, Y, and Z to explain why it wasn't your fault - unless an important decision about the X, Y, and Z needs to be made by the business. Just tell them when you'll be able to deliver what they asked for.
Don't take personal offense or argue when users point out shortcomings or mistakes in your work - just tell them when you can correct it. Don't be pedantic and claim that the users weren't specific enough in their requirements (even if they really weren't) - again, just tell them how long it will take to make the change.
posted by
on February 28, 2011
You're just an intern. Don't stress too much about this. I can't speak for the place you're going, but for most interns I've seen the requirements for success have been simply an ability to execute on the assigned work, and a personality that doesn't drive everyone else crazy. Don't wait too long to ask questions if you're not sure how to do something, but do try to solve problems on your own first.
And don't get too hung up about asking the same question. You need to learn how to ask a question until you understand the answer. Full-time employees are not necessarily masters of communication, and frequently I find myself repeating questions in different ways to get a real answer out of people. I recommend practicing repeating the answer you heard back to them in your own words so you're sure you understand. It's worse to ask a question, pretend like you understand the answer, waste a few days of work and then come back with something that doesn't do the work requested than to just spend the time to make sure you really understand.
posted by
on March 1, 2011
I'd say a very common "mistake" is to not say "I dont know". Its much better to understand completely what is going on rather then pretend and waste time doing the wrong thing.
"I don't know" is way better than BSing and wasting everyone's time, but even better is to say "I don't know" and then immediately make your best inference, or at least a guess.
posted by
on March 1, 2011
Could you give an example of what that looks like
One example of having a backup plan is the literal one: keep backups. So… you deleted something? No problem, you don't have to reinvent the wheel. I write software for a living, we use something called
source control
which is another way of saying
fancy backup
. But if the computer that's on shits the bed? No problem, because all the data on that system is being backed up daily to a storage area network. But… one of the hard drives in your storage network just died! No problem, because all those drives are in a RAID configuration so you just have to swap in a new hard drive and you're done. Etc., etc., etc.
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"One can find matters small and large with which to quibble. With the exception of Secretary of State William Seward (played convincingly by David Strathairn), Lincoln presents almost every public figure as either comical, quirky, weak-kneed or pathetically self-interested."
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The Hollywood Reporter – Lincoln: Film Review: The Bottom Line An absorbing, densely packed, sometimes funny telling of the 16th president's masterful effort in manipulating the passage of the 13th Amendment.
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"CBS This Morning Reads," a monthly reading initiative with the programs viewers and readers. The first book on the lineup is "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Goodwin will be appearing on the morning program the same day as her lecture in Auburn.
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Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet
With a dizzying array of hiking shoe for wide feet available, finding the best hiking shoes for your feet is tiresome and confusing.
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Norwich, UK — Christmas is just around the corner, and Gear-Zone is all set to add more excitement to this festivity. The company boasts ever-increasing collection of sportswear and equipment, and the stock has further been enhanced with fresh stocks of outdoor clothing, tents, down jackets, rucksacks, Berghaus, The North Face, and Rab to meet rising demand of this Xmas season.
Those who are preparing to set off for a vacation to enjoy this Christmas, for them Gear-Zone has come up with all the outdoor clothing and outdoor equipment at an attractive price. Whether you are planning for camping, rock-climbing or any other outdoor activities, you may get camping equipment, climbing equipment, rucksacks and all other outdoor accessories online.
Sportswear and equipment from this outdoor sports specialist could also be the perfect Christmas gift for everyone. The portfolio of outdoor clothing includes men's and women's clothing, waterproof jackets, insulation, sunglasses, hats, gloves, and socks, etc. One may also consider presenting GPS and navigations aids or a pair of outdoor footwear from Gear-Zone.
For the ski lovers, what could be better gift than presenting ski clothing or ski equipment like ski helmets, ski goggles? Considering this Gear-Zone has introduced all new ski jackets, ski pants, thermal tops, goggles and helmets as well as ski gloves and socks for men, women and kids.
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Established in 2002, Gear-Zone is a popular online seller of branded outdoor clothing and equipment. The range of products for outdoor activities available on this ecommerce website includes sleeping bags, rucksacks, tents, and camping equipment. Outdoor accessories like insect repellents, cleaning and waterproofing products, etc., climbing equipment and sports equipment are also available on this website.
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Definitions Essential Single Button Jacket
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Definitions Essential Single Button Jacket
Worn length: 25 inch. Single button fastening.Colour: Black. 82% polyester 14% viscose 4% elastane. Lining: 57% acetate, 43% polyamide. Machine washable.
Savoir Crepe Long Length Jacket
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Savoir Crepe Long Length Jacket - Black or Coral
A chic cover up this long length jacket by Savoir is the ideal piece for special occasions that run on into the night.
Available in two colours this jacket is kept classic in black and given a summer update in coral. In a longer length this piece provides plenty of coverage for a confident wear. Button fastenings perfect the fit, while structures seams to the back and front panels add shape.
Ladies tailored fashion Rochette crepe jacket. Can be worn as a smart ladies work wear jacket with smart trousers or as a ladies occasion jacket. Wear with skirt cat number 3VEAV, bootcut trousers cat number 3VEAU or straight leg trousers cat number 3VEAT for a smart formal ladies suit. Shorter length jacket also available cat number 3V7EJ. Petite sizes also available in shorter length jacket 3VLUM, bootcut trouser 3VLUA, straight leg trouser 3VLUF and skirt 3VLUE.
Add a pair of patent court shoes to lift your look.
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- Jacket by Savoir
- Long length
- Rounded edged hem
- Small split to sleeves
- Button fastening
- Exposed stitching to lapels
- Structures seams for added shape
- Two front pockets with stitched detail
- Worn length 30 inch approx.
- Machine washable
Definitions Boucle Jacket
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Definitions Boucle PU Jacket
A sleek and smart jacket for a woman with a stylish reputation
This boucle jacket by Definitions is a grown up take on the punk trend and one that's perfect for adding edge to your work wear wardrobe.
This cover up is the ideal alternative to the blazer for sharpening up your office look. The boucle combined with PU highlights and zip fastenings give this piece a distinctly off-beat feel. The sleek silhouette provides a contrast with classic tailoring lifting your smart wardrobe.
Wear this jacket with a leather pencil skirt, monk strap flats and a denim shirt. Change into chunky heels for a boost of confidence ready for that after work date.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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- PU lapel detail
- Side zip feature
- Front zip pocket
- Front popper pocket
Definitions Tall Essential Jacket
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Definitions Tall Essential Jacket
Taking you from day-to-night in true tailored style
This tall jacket by Definitions is the perfect piece of work wear to update your office look – just in time for the new season.
This jacket is specially designed for those with a little more height. Thanks to its tailored-to-tall shape you can work the sharp look that the catwalks loved this season. This cover up was made for a girl on the run – if you're diary is filled with after work events then this is the transitional piece you need.
Wear this jacket with essential trousers by Definitions, a printed shirt and leather brogues for an effortless day-to-night look. Pop your lipstick in your bag to top up before you leave the office.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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Definitions Colourblock Edge to Edge Jacket
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Definitions Colourblock Jacket
Stay stylish in tailored monochrome
This smart monochrome colourblock jacket by Definitions will become an essential part of any ladies working wardrobe and would also look great as an occasion wear blazer, adding bold style to your work wardrobe this season.
This blazer smartens your style with its monochrome colour blocking and androgynous shape. Draping over your body this piece creates a sleek silhouette while the angular neckline is a stylish reference to men's formal wear.
Wear this jacket with coated skinny jeans and a Definitions print cami. Pair with strappy sandals for a minimalist take on spring style.
Keep me looking my best and dry clean me only please.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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- Monochrome colourblock
- Full sleeves
- Angular lapels
- Length: 28 inches
Definitions Fitted Mac
A classic cover up to your chic autumn/winter wardrobe
Introducing our latest exclusive brand ready for AW13, Definitions features structured cuts, tailoring and sharp styles for style driven women who want a high-end fashion finish. Focusing on smart, sophisticated investment pieces for your office, evening, casual and occasion wardrobes, Definitions is all about strong statements.
This fitted mac by Definitions takes care of your winter cover up in style and makes the perfect layering piece for daytime or eveningwear.
Striking, the strong cut of this piece gives it a figure-hugging, shape-contouring tailored fit for the ultimate statement style. In classic black, this coat is given a timeless quality, whilst the stone hue is perfect for summer-autumn months and makes a beautiful alternative to black. Long sleeves can be rolled up for an edgy style, whilst double-breasted, this jacket channels smart English heritage for a stunning finish.
Wear over a pair of slim fit trousers and chunky heeled court shoes for an elevated and elegant urban look.
Whatever you do, do it in style
To maintain the shape, style and colour of this piece, please dry clean only.
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- Length: 34 inch
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Lipsy Waterfall Front PU Jacket
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Lipsy PU Waterfall Jacket
Perfect for draping over your party perfect outfits this season is the PU waterfall jacket from Lipsy's latest collection.
Made from PU fabric this cover up takes on a biker appeal, but is softened by the contrast jersey fabric lapels. The waterfall design is worn open and creates a gorgeous drape, while zip up pockets continue the edgy style just a little.
Wear this jacket over an embellished Lipsy top and grey wash skinny jeans with a pair of pointed courts to add lashings of attitude to your girly outfit.
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- PU waterfall jacket by Lipsy
- PU fabric with contrast jersey front
- 2 zip pockets to the front
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Savoir Satin Break Crepe Jacket
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Worn length: 24 inch.Colour: Black. 63% polyester, 32% viscose, 5% elastane. Lining: Polyester. Machine washable.


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Everyone knows that you're not supposed to have a favorite child. Let's be honest -- there are days when you can't help but like one of your kids more than their siblings. I'm all of a sudden reminded of the road trip we took a few years ago when our youngest wasn't quite 2. Eight hours is a long time to scream in the backseat, and I'm pretty sure we liked her big sister better that day.
That's a fair and natural part of parenting. Other times it will occur when one child needs more attention, like when you have a newborn in the house, or a child has special needs. But what happens when these favoritisms turn into the rule rather than being circumstantial and short-lived?
Obviously, the disfavored child will have issues. They may suffer feelings of inadequacy, act out in school to get attention, and have problems with social relationships. Now, new studies show that extreme favoritism also is detrimental to the family as a whole -- even to the favored child.
Lead author on the study Jenny Jenkins says that playing favorites with your kids can cause lasting damage to their relationships with their brothers and sisters, which outweighs any positive effect of getting more parental attention in childhood. She observed the behavior of 400 Canadian families over four years to study family dynamics when favoritism is employed, rather than just examining the individual relationships between parent and child.
She was surprised to discover an association between differential parenting and mental health outcomes for children in families. It makes sense when you think about it. The disfavored children will feel resentment toward the favorite, and the favorite may feel guilt over the partiality. These things are bound to damage sibling relationships in the long run.
The other thing that might be causing the "kids of favoritism" to have more mental health issues than their peers is the lack of consistency from the parents. How are kids supposed to make sense of a world when parents treat them with drastically different attitudes?
ABC Senior Medical Contributor Jennifer Ashton points out that this is not about tailoring your parenting to suit the needs of each individual child. The correlation only occurred in dramatic examples of favoritism, where parents were negative to one child while being positive to another.
So what can we do about it? Try to treat our kids fairly. Take notice if we're harder on one or easier on another, and ask ourselves why. Be mindful and aware and consistent. And if all else fails -- start a therapy jar.
Do you ever play favorites with your kids?
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I was my mom's favorite because I listened to what she said. The only thing that bothered her was my blunt statements and sarcasm but she eventually accepted it as who I am.
My brother purposely did things to piss her off. (I.e. Pick her up and run around the house, "forget" to do this chores, continuously call her name and when she finally answers he says, "hi"...)
The older of my two brothers was the favorite. It never bothered us all that much we just gave him a ton of crap. I remember shortly after my son was born we were all messing around (he was in high school) and I made a crack about him being the favorite, my mom came in the room and said we were wrong. My sister was her favorite because her allergies got us central heat and air! The last time I talked to my mom before she died we were talking about that and she told me the reasons we were each her favorite and it was awesome. Each of us filled a different role. I was her library buddy, my sister always supplied art work (and the whole air thing, LOL) my brother was her go with the flow run around outside do his own thing kid, and my youngest brother was her baby.
It holds true with my kids too. I can do just about anything with my daughter, she is my little clone, and I KNOW she will get accused of being my favorite because we are so much alike. BUT she does not love all the geeky stuff like I and her brother do. She will tolerate it but she doesn't get all into it and debate comic book lore and what not. I bet if you ask most parents there is that one thing that they love with each kid over the others because it is where they connect.
Only have one so he's my favorite :) But my brother has always been the favorite despite being the more troubled person. It used to bother me not getting the attention he got but as we've gotten older I have been the more successful one and I take solace in that. He is too dependent on my father who paid his rent for years. I on the other hand was kicked out a 20 (my dad's just jerk) and have been on my own since, it has taught me great responsibility and independence two skills my brother lacks. I have no animosity towards either of them because I know I am better off not being the favorite.
My inlaws think I play favorites....they see the younger one getting a little more attention. I hope with the last birthday parties I threw for my kids they see I spoil them equally! My son gets in trouble for different things then she does. They don't see the disipline...they see my struggles in trying to figure out how to displine in front of them. They forget that I have sat my ds5 in timeout in the middle of Wal-mart, they forget that my dd is 10 and can fend for herself a little bit. I guess they think I need to wait on them both hand and foot.
I love them both, I just get along better with my son. He's the baby! She's my artsy girl. There are things I do to be equal. He just doesn't annoy me nearly as much lol


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Rebels near Syria's central city of Hama are being pounded with bombs and shells as the regime wages a fierce assault to reverse losses in rural areas.
Explosions in villages about 25km northwest of Hama had triggered an exodus of hundreds of residents in cars, or on motorbikes or tractors, AFP reporters said.
"We had to flee because of the shelling," a 60-year-old woman, Fatma al-Omar, said as she sheltered in an olive grove with about two dozen women and children.
Sunni refugees have been fleeing north, into territory controlled by the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA).
Their Alawite neighbours have escaped to regime-controlled areas: to Hama, or west to the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus.
Russian-made aircraft dropped at least three bombs in the area.
An ad-hoc field hospital was set up in one field.
"We've treated around 30 to 35 people in the past two days, all of them civilians hurt in their homes by the regime's bombs," a doctor, Wael Mahmud, said.
In Kurnaz, rebel fighters took up defensive positions against Syrian army tanks firing shells at them.
"This area is a red line for the regime. There are many Alawites in this area so the regime is fighting very hard to take it back," said the regional rebel commander, a former army special forces colonel who goes by the name Abu Hamza.
His forces had taken Kurnaz and the area around it one month ago but were now likely to lose it.
"Our men are good fighters but our only problem is the lack of ammunition," he said.
Hama is seen as one of Syria's strategic cities in the war.
Located about halfway along a highway linking the capital Damascus in the south to Aleppo in the north, it is home to a mixed population of Alawites - the Shi'ite offshoot to which President Bashar al-Assad's family belongs - as well as Sunnis and Christians.
The regime is determined to keep control of it and to oust the rebels who lack the means to dislodge Assad's army from cities.
Abu Hamza blamed the West for not following through their rhetoric supporting Syria's armed opposition and that had provided an opportunity for the Al-Nusra Front, an Islamist fighting force.
The US deems Al-Nusra as "terrorist" organisation for its links to the al-Qaeda franchise in Iraq.
Hamza said the group was welcome because "they came to help the Syrian people, unlike the international community".


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By Tayleigh Davis - bio | email ALBANY, GA (WALB) - People hitting the road this weekend in Georgia will travel on some of the best roads in the nation.
The Reason Foundation, a non-profit research organization, ranks highways and roads in several categories including pavement condition, bridge quality, and fatalities.
Georgia ranked first in interstate condition, 31st in fatalities, and ninth overall.
"That's fantastic because we have good roads in Albany and Dougherty County," said Cpl. Robert Richard. "I Travel the rural areas of Dougherty County a lot. I noticed the roads are well-maintained and it's good for the motorists."
The study says nationally, pavement conditions on urban interstates and rural primary roads are the best they've been in 17 years.
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