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With the goal of always offering the best product and the maximum benefits for our customers, a new high capacity Litec structure has been added to our catalogue. Following market trends, the structure has a black finish. The horizontal sections are Litec RL105A, and are 1.06 metres in height and 0.67 metres in width. This framework allows for an evenly
On February 8th we presented the range of accessories that we have designed in Albadalejo. The attendees of this presentation discovered how easy it is to integrate our new Astera products in their acts and without any cables. In Albadalejo we have developed a complete range of accessories to be used both for decorative lighting and for functional lighting: Floor
On Thursday 30th November and under the leadership of Techlimits, official distributor of Vectorworks in Spain and Portugal, we showcased the new characteristics of Vectorworks 2018, as well as its powerful Vision real-time display and new Braceworks charging analysis add-on. The event took place at the Lliure Theatre before a large number of sector professionals. The presentation was led by
En Albadalejo no hemos querido acabar el año sin dar la bienvenida a nuestra última incorporación: La familia Astera. Mas de un centenar de proyectores pasarán a formar parte de nuestro catálogo, estarán disponibles de forma inmediata para que puedas incorporarlos ya mismo a tus eventos. Astera es un sistema de iluminación inalámbrico para que los montajes de los eventos
The meeting point of the events sector ended its 11th edition with the attendance of 2,000 professionals who went to IFEMA's Hall 1 to catch up on the latest news, trends and best practices of our sector. Albadalejo attended the event with an important display of media and a highest-level stand in line with the services of the company. It
An introductory seminar on the use of the Vectorworks Spotlight was organised by Albadalejo on 25th April. This took place at the Barcelona Auditory. Jorge Matos, Carlos Torrijos and Raúl Gómez were in charge of giving this fascinating seminar, which was attended by more than 60 professionals from the lighting industry across the country. Not only has Albadalejo been an
A professional development course on the latest Martin M Series Controller was held by Albadalejo on 18th and 19th April. The course was delivered by a spokesperson from the Danish firm, Eduard Muñoz, and it was attended by roughly 15 people who took advantage of the occasion to further their knowledge on this equipment. Professional development seminars regularly take place
Albadalejo held an open day at its premises in Vila-Seca (Tarragona) on 14th March which was attended by a large number of businesses who came along to share this day with us and find out about the latest in lighting equipment available at Albadalejo, such as LED Hariz lamps, wireless COR LED, wireless LED Prolight Z8 bars, Uplighters SmarBat, Robe
In order to widen our stock of autonomous lighting equipment, Albadalejo has acquired an important number of new Prolights Smartbat Plus uplighters. This compact, light-weight design (3.6Kg) runs on a highly powerful battery which renders it with autonomy of 12 hours in colour change mode or up to 8 hours in full LED output. It can be controlled remotely via
Albadalejo acquired a large stock of Martin Lighting's prestigious MAC Quantum Wash last December. This LED moving-head spotlight is the brightest in the market nowadays. The Quantum Wash combines staggering 15 x 50 W RGBW LEDs with an unbeatable optic system. Its 1:5 zoom allows the MAC Quantum Wash to trace slim beams in the air as well as to


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PlantSearch Plus is our new, easy to use Request for Quote (RFQ) system. Easy to access from your desktop, mobile phone, or tablet. Send to all vendors advertising your desired Plant or Supply in 60 seconds or less!
PlantSearch Plus uses our PlantSearch Database to source plants. All you have to do is select the plant, size, and quantity desired and request a quote. An email is then sent to each vendor that has your requested plant listed. The vendor has the option of responding via PlantSearch Plus website or contacting you directly.

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How to Run a Multidisciplinary Team for Future of Work
Learn a simple and proven 3-step teamwork process in running multidisciplinary or multifunctional team
Learn from Dickson Tang – The author of an Amazon Bestseller book "Leadership for future of work: 9 ways to build career edge over robots with human creativity".
Future of work features automation, robotization and digitalization. To survive in this ever-changing business future, single domain of knowledge or expertise is not enough. The future requires teamwork and collaboration.
Teamwork promotes unity in the workplace, brings various perspectives to an issue, offers multiple solutions to a problem and increases work productivity.
In this program, you will get instant access to a 3-step process to plan, fix and improve your multidisciplinary team.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Learn a simple and proven 3-step teamwork process in running multidisciplinary or multifunctional team
- Strengthen work relationships with their team members
- Master various practical teamwork and team management tools
- Why multidisciplinary team matters for the future of work
- How to plan for multidisciplinary team
- How to facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork
- How to ensure maximum collaboration across various department / teams
- How to create "internal customer services" mindset in your multidisciplinary team
- How to streamline multidisciplinary team workflow
- How to identify team bottlenecks
- How to use a simple 4-step management tool to increase team accountability
A combination of training methods will be used e.g. case study, demonstration, games, group discussion, ideas journal
- Managers, executives and team leaders who want to run better teams, particularly multidisciplinary or multifunctional team
- Managers, executives and team leaders who want to break team silos and promote unity in the workplace
"Dickson has been a "people" trainer, able to effectively engage all of us."
"The training session is indeed very interesting and many practical examples were used to create better understanding."
About the Trainer
Dickson Tang
Dickson Tang is an author, speaker and trainer. He specializes in leadership, focusing on leadership ideas for the future of work.
He is the author of an Amazon Bestseller book "Leadership for future of work: 9 ways to build career edge over robots with human creativity".
He has over 15 years of experience in management, marketing, business consulting, organizational strategies and training & development. His prior corporate experience includes assignments with several leading companies such as KPMG Advisory, Gartner and Netscape Inc. He has trained professionals from Cartier, CITIC Telecom, DHL, Exterran, JVC Kenwood, Kongsberg Maritime, Mannheim Business School, Menicon, Montblanc, Wirtgen and many more.
With dual background in business strategy and corporate training, he effectively designs and delivers speaking / training programs with alignment of organizational, team and individual needs.
He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ESSEC Graduate School of Management in France and a Bachelor of Social Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
He also holds an Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) from Institute for Adult Learning in Singapore. He is a certified DISC profiling professional.


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Works start on new bridge at Gooloogong
6 September 2013
Works start on new bridge at Gooloogong
The Nationals Member for Burrinjuck, Katrina Hodgkinson, and The Nationals Member for Dubbo, Troy Grant, have welcomed the start of work this month to build a new wider, safer bridge over the Lachlan River on Nanima Road at Gooloogong which will replace the existing Holman Bridge.
Katrina said the new nine span concrete bridge will be two lanes wide and allow traffic to travel in both directions on the bridge.
"The new bridge will be stronger and wider improving safety for motorists and will also reduce future maintenance costs," Katrina said.
"When completed, the bridge will be eight and half metres wide, 252 metres long and built downstream of the existing bridge which will be demolished once the new bridge is finished.
"The project represents a significant investment in local infrastructure in the central west by the NSW Government," Katrina said.
The existing Holman Bridge will remain operational while the new bridge is being built.
Mr Grant said the work starting this month is being delivered as part of the $290 million NSW Government Bridges for the Bush program.
"The current single lane bridge is being replaced with a higher bridge on a new alignment to reduce maintenance costs and accommodate Higher Mass Limit standards for heavy vehicles needing to travel on Nanima Road," Mr Grant said.
"Nelmac Pty Ltd was awarded the contract to build the bridge and has started setting up the site in preparation for work to start on 16 September, weather permitting."
Work to build the new bridge is expected to be completed by October 2014, weather permitting.
The Bridges for the Bush initiative is a commitment from NSW Government to improve road freight productivity by replacing or upgrading bridges across the next five years at 17 key locations in regional NSW to improve critical freight access.
Bridges for the Bush includes replacing or upgrading five key priority Higher Mass Limit deficient bridges on state managed roads and 12 timber truss bridges on state, regional and local roads.
The program also aims to significantly reduce ongoing maintenance costs for these bridges.
Media: David White 6226 3311, 0426 451 510, firstname.lastname@example.com (Member for Burrinjuck Katrina Hodgkinson) Briony Ferguson 68823577 (Member for Dubbo Troy Grant)
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GAINESVILLE (AP) - The University of Florida has ordered a student-run newspaper to remove 19 freestanding newspaper racks from campus.
The Gainesville Sun reports university officials have given the Independent Florida Alligator until Aug. 15 to remove the signature orange racks. They'll be replaced by black modular units owned by the university.
Newspaper officials are concerned the mandate will reduce visibility of the Alligator on campus. They've also raised concerns about free speech and editorial independence.
Miami-based attorney Thomas Julin who represents the Alligator says the new policy gives UF "a certain power over the Alligator and other publications" that it didn't have before.
University officials say the policy is more about aesthetics, environment and safety issues.
The Alligator has distributed the paper in its orange racks since becoming independent in 1973.


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A little while ago, a Pioneer rider visited the Nazca shop in Nijeveen. That happens more often. The funny thing was that this man knew me, sort of. He reads my blog, and my writings, videos and photos where part of the reason he got himself a 2nd hand Pioneer. More important where the many Nazca's used to travel the world. If the bike could handle Australia, it'll work here too. Not his exact words, but you get the idea.
That day, I took my Fuego Yivalté to ride to the little int. hq. And yes, she is my favourite. Nothing feels, handles and goes like this 'bent. The ergonomics are perfect for me. The narrow handlebars, the custom brake handle position, the low seat angle, the neck rest, the shifter, the seat, the bracket height. This feeling of near perfection is what I aim for in every bike I ride. Of course, I know that every bike has its/hers/his own strong points and intended use.
Anyway, the weather was good last weekend and I used it good. I rode the Biddinghuizen on Saturday the review the facilities for Cycle Vision. A 100km ride with Yivalté. Recumbent grin form ear to ear... I spent over 3 hours riding, looking and discussing the place with fellow 'bent rider Gerold. He offered me a ride to Woerden, where I would attend the annual meeting of the NVHPV. I took the offer the be on time for dinner. The Audi he drives was a pleasant addition to this day.
I quickly found the train station and, from that, the meeting location was found back by memory. Theo and Erik had prepared dinner and more riders where there to do other things. Mainly it was an evening of telling stories and sharing experiences. On the photo you see 'camp Peter'. I dragged my Fuego and stuff up 2 stairs to where I wanted to sleep. High, cool (for the inner 10yo), under a smoke detector and next to a fire escape.
The next morning, there was good breakfast. No waffles, but with plenty of other things to make it a proper start of the day. Later on, more people came in to attend the meeting. The meeting was interesting. It's good to be where decisions are made. And I spoke with Guus, that's something I wanted to mention here. I had my worries about his health, but he's doing fine now. He ain't fast, but he's riding.
Afterwards, around half past 4, I started my journey home. I wasn't sure how exactly, so I just started riding towards Utrecht. Maarten pointed me the right direction and of I went. My GPS lead me through parts of Utrecht, Soest and forest. After 45km I decided to head for Amersfoort. A city with a train station. I never intended to ride back to whole 180km. The bendy cycle paths near Amersfoort are fantastic. Left and right, up and down, past the field, through the woods.
As usual, the train ride back to Assen went without any difficulties. I grabbed a snack before boarding, a 'bamischijf'. This weekend added 180km to the odometer of Yivalté. Needless to say, it was a good one.
During the meeting, I made eye contact with a man I hadn't seen for a year. Now that happens more often. You say hello to someone you haven't seen for a while and than continue with what you where doing. But this was something different. A year ago he was very enthusiastic about a special bike he would pick up three days later. Insiders and my fellow 'bent riders know the rest of the story. I spoke with him during the tea time break. That was one of those conversations I won't forget.
Take care out there.
14 Mar 2011
Fuego time, finally
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Had to google bamischijf, food pix are welcome to :)ReplyDelete
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I'll explain it for the readers. It's a fried dish shaped snack filled with noodles. Probably a Dutch invention. You can buy it in small fast food shops. Those often have a vending machine like wall with many tiny lids, which contain hot fried snacks. Perfect for quickly grabbing something to eat before boarding a train.
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After finishing three novellas in The Aerie Doms erotic romance series, Christina Thacher wanted to end with a shorter story. You can read Roman and Juliet for FREE at any of these stores:
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Q: We gather your latest hero Roman is a rancher. That's a bit of a departure from your usual "urban professionals" … why cowboys this time?
Cowboys sell! Well, I assume they do. Certainly some of the review sites I follow on Twitter seem to go crazy for a sexy cowboy. The trouble is, I don't know anything about cowboys, so I made Roman a rancher, which I take to be a businessman who owns a lot of land that might be called a ranch. So I guess he's more of a "rural professional." LOL
Q: Roman and Juliet is also a shorter story, which you asked us to give away for free, at least initially. What do you hope to achieve by doing that?
I want more people to get to know my voice and the sort of story I write. Roman and Juliet isn't as much into the BDSM as The Aerie Doms' "Heart Trilogy" (The Locked Heart, The Frozen Heart, and The Secret Heart), but I suspect Juliet and Roman will end up incorporating some restraints and power exchange into their sex life going forward. And that's really what I want new readers to understand: it's a continuum: I don't write about straight vanilla sex (well, not mostly; see my last answer for the exception to the rule) but I don't write about people who are full time into BDSM.
Q: Why did you choose to set The Aerie Doms series in Denver? Is it a hotbed of BDSM activity?
I have to laugh, because I have no idea. Maybe it is, in which case, I do apologize to everyone in that life who can pick holes in the way I've described things. I live in Philadelphia, so I wanted a city somewhat like mine but not mine. That's about as much thinking I gave the question. I do research the locales pretty carefully, so while The Aerie is clearly made up, I've picked actual houses and apartments to springboard ideas for where everyone lives. A lot of the action in all three of The Aerie Doms stories takes place outside the club, so it's good to have a clear floor plan in my mind for those scenes.
Q: Will the Lawyer to the Doms series be based there too, or do you have somewhere else in mind?
Those stories will take place outside Washington, D.C. Again, I have NO IDEA if there's BDSM going on in our nation's capitol. (Hmm. Power-exchange sex and politics? No, I really have no idea…) But what I do know is that there's a lot of businesses and lawyers in that area. As all three stories revolve around one specific lawyer who's a go-to expert when you need someone to argue your case before the Supreme Court, I thought it would be good to keep him close to the Capitol.
Q: A little "tweety" bird tells us you're also collaborating on an anthology of stories for another publisher (boo). Tell us about that please.
I'd feel guilty about this except that I'm too excited. Three other erotica authors—Ginny Glass, Maggie Wells, and Emily Cale—and I have collaborated on a six-volume anthology called Love Letters. It's an adult way to learn your letters: "A is for Assignment," "B is for Bondage," "C is for Curious," and "D is for Detained." That's the first volume; I wrote "B is for Bondage," if you couldn't figure that out.
We're thrilled that Carina Press, the digital imprint for Harlequin, has agreed to publish Love Letters. Volume One is due out in April 2013. We're in edits on Volume Two and working on the stories for Volume Three (I'm writing "I is for Indecent" right now, in fact.)
I love my co-authors, who are all talented, funny, irreverent, and charming. I love the Carina team assigned to us: Angela James, the executive editor, and Deb Nemeth, our copy editor. And I'm hoping this will bring lots more readers to my Harmony Road Press titles.
But, I want to be honest, not all of the Love Letters stories will have BDSM elements. Each volume has a theme, so while in Volume One all the stories have a BDSM theme, in later volumes the themes will be different. Some kinkiness and some vanilla sex. I'm just trying to uh, grow as a writer. LOL
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John Kerry in Ethiopia Today Fails to Change History of Rights-Abusing Aid
UPDATE 2, May 2, 12:47pm EDT: Is it progress to have provoked a one-on-one Twitter war with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus?
UPDATE: May 2, 2014 Coverage of John Kerry's "concern" yesterday about arrested Ethiopian bloggers in US media today: none. US State Department follow-up: none. USAID follow-up: none.
If a US policy concern falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it, is it a policy? END UPDATE
The Ethiopian government, a major US aid recipient, operates with such impunity on rights that it arrested 9 new dissident journalists and bloggers on the eve of US Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Addis Ababa today.
Kerry raised his "concerns" about the detained bloggers with in a meeting today with the Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam. The Ethiopian PM doesn't need to be too concerned about US "concerns," much less any reduction in US aid, since Kerry earlier today more loudly affirmed the US alliance with Ethiopia's government to fight terrorism and violence in Africa.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. The long history of aid ignoring and even facilitating rights abuses in Ethiopia sadly continues.


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After being held to a goalless draw by Chippa United on Tuesday night, Celtic players' morale was at a low level, psychologically affected by the prospect of losing the chance to qualify for Top-8. Now, with only two games remaining, Veselin Jelusic's charges still have a slide opportunity to grasp some points in their endeavour to achieve their goal. However, they will have to go past BarokaFC, unpredictable and very dangerous especially playing at home. With only two points separating the two from the same number of games (28), Baroka will be tempted through their salubrious and exciting style, not only to attack but score goals that will make them surpass the Mangaung based team. On the contrary Celtic is still haunted by their perennial syndrome of failing to score However, this is a dog eat dog fight and they will graciously try to win at all costs.
John Maduka, Celtic's assistant coach narrated his frustrations about host of chances missed almost each and every game played. "Just like last season, the stats prove we are one of the best attacking teams in the league, missing chances has been our greatest dilemma and that is a worrying factor. In our game against Chippa, we missed clear cut chances and desperately huff and puffed in the second half and that nearly cost us the game. Nothing is impossible in football if the desire to win remains the same and we have been trying to rectify some of our short comings and that must happen till the bitter end."
Celtic faces Baroka FC this Saturday from the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 15h00.


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A TAKEOVER at Morgan Motor Company in Malvern will create new jobs, says the chief executive officer.
Morgan is now majority owned by InvestIndustrial and is the latest automotive investment made by the Italian firm, which has also bought into big names such as Aston Martin and Ducati.
A spokesman for InvestIndustrial said its stake in Morgan would be held by a separate fund from the one which invested in Aston Martin.
The arrangement means the Morgan family, which has owned the business for over 100 years, no longer has majority control over the company but will still retain a minority stake.
As part of the deal, the company's management team and employees will also have a share in the business.
Steve Morris, CEO of Morgan, said the takeover by InvestIndustrial was "hugely positive" for Malvern and Worcestershire.
"We are delighted to be able to share this news with Morgan staff and the local community," said Mr Morris.
"The news that Morgan has secured significant investment is hugely positive for Malvern and the wider Worcestershire area.
"This year we celebrate the 110th year of the Morgan Motor Company, and following two of our most successful years of trading, are excited to continue to grow.
"This latest news allows us to secure jobs, create new jobs, develop even more exciting vehicles, upgrade our Malvern facilities and bring in more visitors to the local area than ever before."
Andrea C Bonomi, InvestIndustrial's chairman of the industrial advisory board, said the company was attracted by Morgan's "significant potential".
"We have followed the company and seen its progress for some time and see significant potential for Morgan to develop internationally whilst retaining its hand-built heritage, which is at the heart of the Morgan Motor Company."
Mr Bonomi added: "We share with the Morgan family the belief that British engineering and brands are unique and have an important place in the world."
Morgan Motor Company currently employs over 170 people, mainly from the Malvern area, and was first established in 1910 by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan.
Many staff at Morgan have worked there for decades.
Mr Morris first started in 1983 as a sheet metal apprentice before rising through the ranks.
Speaking to this newspaper in January, he said: "I know it is a cliché but we really are a family here."


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What is Life & Matter?
Life & Matter studies the human creative process through artistic group experiences. This new method enriches all aspects of our lives through stretching and exercising our "art-muscles". We explore, educate, and entertain one another through workshops, classes, and parties. We produce and present interactive performances and shows with local artists to create transformative experiences for our audiences. We love that little artist voice in all of us, and we believe that we can make the world a better place by listening to it.
Life & Matter is about practicing our self- and collective-awareness. Making art brings our actions, decisions, and thought processes into focus, and sharing art makes us conscious of how we communicate. Gathering together builds community and celebrates the beautiful diversity of people, ideas, and art mediums already here in South Florida.
Whether you are, used to be, or ever thought about becoming a dancer, painter, actor, photographer, singer, writer, musician, teacher, athlete, businessperson, people person, or just a plain old person, Life & Matter is the most fun and open way to get there.
Magali Wilensky- Director
Magali Wilensky is an artist, healer, teacher, and businesswoman from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is the founder and marketing director of Om'echaye, her family owned wellness center in Hallandale, FL. Magali is a renowned professional sound healer, developer of her own unique fabric art technique, and director of exploratory performance. She is also certified in Massage Therapy and Kundalini Yoga. For over a decade, Magali has dedicated herself to developing a method of interactive arts and performance to help people connect with their spirit. She holds her MFA in Performance and Interactive Media Arts from Brooklyn College, and her BFA in Fine Arts from The International University of Arts and Design.
Samson Hertz- Producer
Samson Hertz is an artist, art producer, and art administrator from Brooklyn. For nearly a decade he has dedicated himself to creating platforms for artists and art-lovers of diverse ages and backgrounds to share art together and party. Before founding Life & Matter with his wife, Magali Wilensky, he created and led an art collective for eight years in Brooklyn called Clash House. He is a sculptor, Emcee, beatboxer, dancer, actor, and businessman. He has an MFA in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College, and a BA in Interdisciplinary Science from The New School.
"The artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist"
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When I sent the link to the post below (on Tauranga City library charges) to NZ-Libs, I had hoped that people would comment here 🙂 Alas it didn't seem to work that way…
I have since sent the following email to the listserve:
As an aside, when the last few days discussions started, I posted a link to the blog where I had written something about the topic.
I had hoped that people would comment there as A: I didn't want to clog people's inbox's with emails, and B: It's nice to have comments on your blog 🙂
While we had a vast number of hits to the blog, we had very little comments, especially compared to what people sent to the list. I thought it was quite interesting as to where and how people are commenting. I wonder if this is a Kiwi Librarian thing, as Internationally library blogs are often full of comments.
Is it a matter of convenience or a lack of buy in to blogs?


text: Epic Games president and connoisseur of "cool stuff" Mike Capps believes that Microsoft is winning the battle for online dominance, partly because of the soon-to-launch New Xbox Experience. Capps tells GamesIndustry.biz that the Xbox 360's expansion of the "Live presence" and, in particular, the streaming of Netflix content are what's putting Microsoft in the "winning" position. Clearly, Mr. Capps has never experienced the thrill of reading headlines while folding proteins in Life With PlayStation! And those Mii parades? Painfully hip.Capps tempers his enthusiasm for Microsoft's cool factor when it comes to promoting Xbox Live Arcade games. On the subject of his company's recently acquired Chair Entertainment, Capps notes "there's no marketing path, there's no PR path for a really sharp 20 dollar Live Arcade game," something that lead to Undertow for XBLA being financially unsuccessful. Not sure there's any easy solution to the marketing of online titles, whether they be on Live, PlayStation Network or WiiWare. I'm certainly not looking forward to the future of more invasive DLC marketing, as I fully expect pop-up ads to start invading my regular game playing at some point. Certainly an Undertow demo attached to a copy of Gears of War 2 wouldn't hurt... Epic: Microsoft is "winning" online battle [GamesIndustry.biz]


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JOHNA BURKE: Hello, this is Johna Burke with BurrellesLuce, and we're here at Counselors Academy. And I'm joined by Joseph.
Joseph, will you please introduce yourself?
JOSEPH THORNLEY: Hi, I'm Joseph Thornley. I'm the CEO of Thornley Fallis Communications in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada.
BURKE: Joseph, you know, here at PRSA Counselors Academy, I know that this takes a weekend out of your life and a lot of time, and so it's obviously very important. Can you talk about how you work your own professional development into your day-to-day, and how you encourage your staff to do that as well?
THORNLEY: Sure, absolutely. I think–I'm 59, and I was saying to my wife last night, because she's here at the conference with me, that I'm still learning every day. And that's what makes me know that I'm still alive. And I learn a lot by reading things online. I'm a big believer in RSS. I can find the people that I really care about and I can read what they have to say and I can learn, I can write about myself. But I come to conferences—I probably come to more conferences now than I did 20 years ago because I'm very often meeting the people I've been reading and I'm getting engaged in discussions with them, and it's a true learning experience. What I look for in a conference is a session where I can have one actionable takeaway once an hour. And if I get that, it's a tremendous success for me.
BURKE: Fantastic. Now, where can people connect with you online and in social media?
THORNLEY: They can connect with me, I'm thornley on Twitter and I'm—my blog is propr.ca, P-R-O-P-R.C-A.
BURKE: Thank you so much.
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Dave has over a decade's experience in leading and delivering large, multi-partner/multi-institution research projects, and joins The Data Lab from the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC), where he was Chief Operations and Finance Manager.
Dave has a PhD in Urban Geography from the University of Edinburgh, and was a social statistician at the University of Glasgow before joining Communities Scotland to set up the research and evaluation programme for the £320M Community Regeneration Fund.
At the UKCCSRC Dave was responsible for the management and coordination of the £12.5M Centre and its £4.6M portfolio of research projects. Before that he managed the international academic network for the SmartCities project, which created an innovation network to link governments and researchers to improve the development and take-up of e-services.


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Will of Louisa Plomer
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In the name of God Amen. I Louisa Plomer of Fogo Nfland being of sound mind & memory though weak in body do make & declare this my last will & testament. Of the amount to my credit in Bank in St. John's I will & bequeath to my brother George in trust for Mr. Plomer, to find him in board, lodging & clothing for the remainder of his life, and whatever amount remains on Mr. Plomer's death I give & bequeath to my aforenamed brother for his sole use & benefit
Of the amount promised by Mr. Cook for my dwelling house viz £150 cy I give & bequeath as follows
Of the amount due from Mr. Cook on dwelling house purchased from me- viz £70- I give & bequeath as follows-
My household furniture I give & bequeath to Mr. Plomer with the exception of four chairs wh. I have already promised to Mrs. Stone & one table to Mrs. James Randle. My storehouse I give & bequeath to Mrs. Jos. Torraville Sr- I hereby appoint Mr. Stone & Mr. Cook as executors to this my last will & testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 3rd day of April A.D. 1883. Louisa Plomer her X mark. Signed sealed & declared by the aforenamed Mrs. Plomer as & for her last will & testament in presence of us who in her presence & in presence of each other have hereunto set our hands as witnesses Andrew Cook, Christopher Meek.
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As with websites in general, the most important part is a review of how you wish to be portrayed online, and how that will fit within your organization's goals. These goals may involve sales, fundraising, outreach, awareness, and being a resource for information. It is important to understand your goals so that you are in a better position to control your online messages, and to ensure that digital marketing is a valuable extension of your website.
Keep on top of your social media
There are many different social media services, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Having presence on both Twitter, Facebook and/or Google+ may be important. Or, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Digg or Picasa may be more effective. It may be important for you to have a fully integrated, shareable blog.
Social media engagement will generally follow these steps:
- Start with a review of your social media strategy, and identify the main stakeholders
- Align social media with you communications goals, including website, blog, newsletter, etc.
- Consider goals with sales, fundraising, media outreach, developing your image (brand) and general awareness
- Establish accounts
- Monitor how other organizations use the technology
- Identify information that could be useful for your constituents and targets
- Identify staff who will be monitoring / posting to social media
- Develop strategies for social media services that you wish to use
Keep in touch through e-mail marketing
You can effectively use an e-mail newsletter or bulletin to market goods and services, and increase the recognition of your brand at the same time. You can notify potential customers about special sales or new products and services, and drive customers or clients to your website to make purchases or just catch up.
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We will gladly help you to get your lists up and running, after which you can maintain them yourself. As usual, the first steps are free.
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A blog, or guest posting on other blogs, is one of the best ways to increase your personal, organizational or company brand. It can show thought leadership on the topic that you are blogging about, provide useful information to clients, or try to influence decision makers, depending on what your goals are.
It is also a good way of being found, and getting people to explore your website. Search engines like new, rich content, so if you are providing that, it benefits your website. It also provides a reason for people to visit your website if they are already familiar with what you do and how you do it.
Blog posts are also a lot of work. The web is littered with people who started a blog, but never made it past a couple of posts, which can hurt your reputation. Northern Village can help with setting up a blog, making sure it is successful, or in some cases, deciding that it is not the right approach.
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Digital ads are a great way to boost awareness of your brand to different subsets of potential customers. Investment in digital ads will drive sales of your product or services, will enhance the effectiveness of your other non-digital media channels, and provides a way to communicate your brand's story to the customer that will remain with them across their decsion-making journey until their purcahse decision.
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- Start with a review of your target market (location, demogaphics, job title, industry, etc) and determine if that is who you want to target with your digital ads
- Determine the social networks (in conjunction with Google Adwords) that match with the target demographic you are after
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Day 2: Stonehenge & Salisbury
Drive to Salisbury Plain to marvel at the prehistoric circle of vast monoliths of Stonehenge and learn about the primitive builders who managed to create such an enduring monument. The Visitor Centre will give you background information on its creation. Stop in Salisbury, a charming old city that is dominated by the cathedral with the tallest spire in England. Arrive in Plymouth and check in to your hotel, close to the harbor where the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from in 1620.
Day 3: Lanhydrock House & Dartmoor
Today visit Lanhydrock House to explore this magnificent late-Victorian country house as you tour grand family rooms as well as the downstairs world. Drive through Dartmoor National Park, the largest and wildest area of open country in Southern England and renowned for its wonderful scenery. Have a look around one of the charming villages before returning to Plymouth in time for dinner.
Day 4: Cornwall & Land's End
Drive to the picturesque village of Marazion located on the coast with magnificent long, sandy beaches. From here view the majestic outline of St Michael's Mount, an important pilgrimage destination throughout the ages and provides a wonderful photo opportunity. Drive to Land's End, the most westerly point of Britain. Visit the Minack Theatre, an open-air arena for staging plays that was first opened in the 1930's. Enjoy the lovely views and gardens with their stunning blend of exotic and native plants. Return to Plymouth in time for dinner.
Day 5: Roman Baths & Cardiff Walk
Travel north to explore Bath, popular for its natural hot springs with the Romans 2,000 years ago. Tour the wonderfully-preserved Roman Baths and Pump Room, renowned for mineral-rich hot springs. Drive to Cardiff and for a sightseeing tour followed by a brief walking tour around the bay. Head to a Welsh evening for dinner and some lively Welsh music and entertainment.
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Drive through the Brecon Beacons National Park to view some majestic Welsh scenery. Stop in Hay-on-Wye, a town that specializes in second-hand books. You will see bookstores everywhere, making a browse around the town center great fun. Continue your drive north through the Shropshire Hills to Shrewsbury, a picturesque town that is close to the Welsh border with England. Take a walking tour with the town crier to see black-and-white buildings, gardens and learn about the history of the area. Travel through Cheshire to your hotel, located in Homes Chapel to the east of Chester.
Day 7: North Wales & Chester
Today drive through Llangollen and the Horseshoe Pass for wonderful vistas. Visit a farm to see trained dogs herding sheep and travel to Conwy, a medieval town dominated by a huge castle. Take a walking tour around the picturesque streets and see the smallest house in Britain. Drive to Chester where another walking tour will reveal medieval black-and-white buildings and Roman walls. Return to Holmes Chapel for dinner.
Day 8: Lake District & Scottish Evening
Travel through the glorious Lake District, associated with the children's author, Beatrix Potter, and the poet, William Wordsworth. Stop in the charming village of Grasmere, where Wordsworth lived and is buried. Near the Scottish border stop at the Old Blacksmith's Shop in Gretna Green, a popular shopping venue for quality Scottish goods. Check in to your hotel in Edinburgh and head out to a Scottish evening with special dishes and lively music.
Day 9: Edinburgh Castle & City Tour
Explore central Edinburgh this morning, starting in the 200-year-old "New Town" with its planned streets and elegant Georgian houses where many famous writers and inventors lived. See the Royal Mile where medieval houses are clustered and tour Edinburgh Castle to see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The afternoon is free for independent activities. On Jul 31 to Aug 14 departures, experience the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Day 10: Excursion to St Andrews
Travel north to St Andrews, famously known as the "Home of Golf" and location of Scotland's oldest university. Take a panoramic drive around the town and visit the picturesque ruins of St Andrews Castle and Cathedral. Spend some free time to have a browse around the town. Return to Edinburgh for an evening at leisure.
Day 11: Scottish Borders & York
Drive south from Edinburgh stopping in Jedburgh for a look around the town and see the picturesque ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Continue south to York for a walking tour to appreciate narrow streets, especially the Shambles, where the medieval houses almost touch from one side of the street to the other. Visit York Minster, which dominates the city center and is famous for its stained glass windows. In the evening dine in a centuries-old pub with plenty of atmosphere.
Day 12: Historic Train Ride & Castle Howard
Travel on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway by vintage locomotive. Discover the picturesque harbor, winding streets and quaint buildings of Whitby on a walking tour. Tour the elaborate chambers of Castle Howard, an imposing 18th century mansion where Evelyn Waugh's celebrated novel, "Brideshead Revisited," was filmed.
Day 13: Shakespeare's Birthplace & London
Travel through the Cotswolds to Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare's Birthplace to see an exhibition about his life and work. 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of his death. Walk through the furnished house where he was born and take a look around before heading to your hotel in London.
Day 14: Tower of London & City Sightseeing
This morning take a panoramic tour of central London to see famous landmarks including Piccadilly Circus, Nelson's Column flanked by huge lions in Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Visit the mighty Tower of London to see the many fortresses, Beefeaters, ravens and the priceless Crown Jewels. The afternoon and evening are free.
Day 15: Extend your Stay in London
schedule London sightseeing on an open-top bus tour around famous landmarks. There are a number of different bus routes as well as a walking tour and a River Thames cruise.
Day 16: Depart for Home
Your program ends after breakfast.
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- Scottish & Welsh Dinned/Shows
- Windsor Castle
- Stonehenge
- Explore Devon & Cornwall
- St Andrews – Home of Golf
- Edinburgh Castle
- Sheepdog Trials
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- Macdonald Windsor Hotel
Windsor (1 night)
- Duke of Cornwall Hotel
Plymouth (3 nights)
- Maldron Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff (1 night)
- Cranage Hall Hotel
Near Chester (2 nights)
- Village Urban Resort Edinburgh
Edinburgh (3 nights)
- York Marriott
York (2 nights)
- Doubletree by Hilton London – West End
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Tour Includes:
- Sightseeing by luxury coach
- Professional tour director
- 15 nights in hotels listed
- Full breakfast daily (B) except on day 1
- 10 dinners (D) including
– Welcome dinner in Windsor
– Welsh Evening in Cardiff
– Scottish Evening in Edinburgh
– Historic Pub in York
– 6 table d'hote dinners
- Welcome get-together drink
- Tours of Cardiff, Edinburgh and London
- Walking tours of Windsor, Shrewsbury, Conwy, Chester, York and Whitby
- Sheepdog trials in Llangollen
- Reserved seats for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 31 to August 14 departures
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway vintage train ride
- Visits and admissions to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Lanhydrock House, Land's End, Minack Theatre, Roman Baths and Pump Room, Old Blacksmith's Shop at Gretna Green, Edinburgh Castle, St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle, York Minster, Castle Howard, Shakespeare's Birthplace and Tower of London
- Headsets for walking tours
- Deluxe carry-on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & strap
- All local taxes, hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
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Review: Medical history, physical examination, and routine tests are useful for diagnosing heart failure in dyspneaPDF
ACP J Club. 2006 May-Jun;144:A11. doi:10.7326/ACPJC-2006-144-3-A11
To the Editor
I read with interest the commentary provided by Dr. Wyer regarding the value of dyspnea on exertion in congestive heart failure (HF) (1). The data reveal the pooled positive likelihood ratio (+LR) for dyspnea on exertion to be 1.3 and the negative likelihood ratio (−LR) to be 0.48. He states, "Surprisingly, the presence of dyspnea on exertion has little effect on raising the likelihood of HF, although as expected, its absence lowers HF likelihood." I concur that dyspnea on exertion is not useful in raising the probability for HF considering the low +LR, but I disagree that the absence of dyspnea on exertion lowers the likelihood of HF below a threshold probability where neither treatment nor further diagnostic intervention is warranted. If hypothetical pretest probabilities for HF are 0.60, 0.40, and 0.20, the posttest probabilities for a negative test (lack of dyspnea on exertion) would decrease only to 0.42, 0.24, and 0.11, respectively. I doubt that any clinician would feel comfortable abandoning the hypothesis of HF especially at pretest probabilities of 0.60 and 0.40. Using the same pretest probabilities of 0.60, 0.40, and 0.20 and the −LR for serum B-natriuretic peptide (BNP) of 0.11, the resulting posttest probabilities would be 0.14, 0.07, and 0.03, clearly providing a firmer basis for not pursuing the diagnosis of HF.
David A. Nardone, MD
(Retired) Clinical Director Primary CareVHA Medical CenterProfessor Emeritus Oregon Health & Sciences University
Portland, Oregon, USA
In response
Dr. Nardone is correct that the statement in the commentary regarding the effect of the presence or absence of dyspnea on exertion could be misleading to the extent that individual elements of clinical assessment are held to the same standard that we expect of other diagnostic tests. Neither the presence nor the absence of this predictor definitively rules in or rules out HF as the cause of dyspnea. Indeed, for a test result to exert a defining effect on the likelihood of a disease, its LR should be > 10 for a positive result or < 0.1 for a negative result (2).
This expectation may be unrealistic for clinical findings used in the bedside evaluation of patients. If one scans a cross-section of the installments in the JAMA Rational Clinical Examination series, of which the article by Wang and colleagues (3) is a part, individual assessments with very high or low LRs are, by far, the exception. This is also true of the results of the Wang review. Only the presence of a third heart sound (LR 11), an assessment that is problematic in most busy emergency departments (EDs), qualifies as a "useful test" for HF by standard criteria.
Should we reject almost all clinical assessments as relatively useless? I rather believe that, as clinicians at the bedside, we rarely should look to a single assessment to make or break a diagnostic hypothesis. Instead, in a setting in which we are gathering information from the equivalent of a large number of diagnostic tests, we need to be able to distinguish those that have some effect from those that have none, and the directions of that effect.
I found the results reported by Wang and colleagues for presence or absence of dyspnea on exertion as a predictor of decompensated HF to be surprising from this standpoint. In my experience in discussing such patients in the ED with other attending physicians, and in receiving house officer presentations of these cases, I am impressed that most clinicians perceive the presence of this predictor to be more useful than its absence. If we consider a patient with a pretest probability of 50% (odds of 1) to embody "perfect clinical uncertainty," then, using the same arithmetic as Dr. Nardone, the presence of dyspnea on exertion in such a patient raises the odds to 1.3, yielding a posttest probability of 56%, which I agree is a clinically meaningless change in likelihood. However, the absence of dyspnea on exertion lowers the odds of failure in the same patient from 1 to 0.48, resulting in a posttest probability of 32%. This is a nondefinitive but clinically significant change, which may be usefully taken into account in the course of assessing the utility of a more definitive test, such as BNP. Furthermore, looking over the full results reported by Wang and colleagues, no other negative clinical assessment appreciably exceeds the power of the absence of dyspnea on exertion in lowering the target likelihood, and only absence of history of HF and a negative Valsalva maneuver are characterized by LRs < 0.5.
What I find useful in the review by Wang and colleagues, and throughout the parent JAMA series, is that it allows me to "reset" my map of heuristics of nondefinitive assessments in the course of gathering bedside information from patients in the ED and to determine which questions and answers are potentially useful and in which direction.
Peter Wyer, MD
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, New York, USA
1. Review: Medical history, physical examination, and routine tests are useful for diagnosing heart failure in dyspnea. [Abstract]. ACP J Club. 2006 Mar-Apr;144:49. [PubMed ID: 16539364] Abstract of: Wang CS, FitzGerald JM, Schulzer M, Mak E, Ayas NT. Does this dyspneic patient in the emergency department have congestive heart failure? JAMA. 2005;294: 1944-56. [PubMed ID: 16234501]
2. Guyatt GH, Rennie DR, eds. Users' guides to the medical literature: a manual for evidence-based practice. Chicago: AMA Press; 2002.
3. Wang CS, FitzGerald JM, Schulzer M, Mak E, Ayas NT. Does this dyspneic patient in the emergency department have congestive heart failure? JAMA. 2005;294:1944-56. [PubMed ID: 16234501]


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Whether leading a business, a church a home or a team, leadership is all about serving people. Every time you interact with an employee, you as a leader have an opportunity to demonstrate exactly the service culture that you desire for your organization.
Here is a list of service expectations that you would expect from your employees and that they should expect from you as well.
- Do be friendly and personable. MBWA (Management by Walking Around) Greet anyone you come in contact with within ten feet of you and smile and speak to each employee.
- Do exceed their expectations. Don't ever only do only what is expected of you and very little else. Above and beyond should be the rule for how you serve your team.
- Do have a "Yes" mentality. Look for ways to say yes and not no. If the answer must be no, tell them and do your best to help them understand your reason for no. Don't ever make excuses
- Do take pride in what you wear and dress professionally. Your people will rarely dress better than their leader.
- Do put others first. When you become a leader, you give up your right to think about yourself first. Leadership is always about others first.
- Do give them all credit for victories.
- Do choose your attitude. You set the tone for outstanding attitude. I had a new employee ask me once how I was always in a good mood. I told her it was my choice and I chose to be.
- Do connect with your people. Listen, Learn and then Lead.
- Don't ever ignore a coworker. Once again, Listen, Learn and then Lead.
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- Don't publicly criticize.
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- Don't be inflexible. When possible, be flexible. When it is not possible, explain why. Make people feel like a valued part of the team and that they have input to their situation.
- Don't be average . . . If you are the leader there are traits that make you above average. Do your best to be that each day.
- Don't stop learning and growing. Keep an open mind. Once again Listen, Learn and then Lead!
Recently I was with John Maxwell and he told a group of us that when someone thinks of themselves first, they're immature. They're selfish and that's okay when you're a small child; however, it's not okay when you're 35, 45, 55, and you haven't figured out that it's not about you yet!
The phrase "Servant Leadership" was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in The Servant as Leader, published in 1970. In that essay, he said:
"The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first; perhaps because of the need to assuage an unusual power drive or to acquire material possessions…The leader-first and the servant-first are two extreme types. Between them there are shadings and blends that are part of the infinite variety of human nature."
"The difference manifests itself in the care taken by the servant-first to make sure that other people's highest priority needs are being served. The best test, and difficult to administer, is: Do those served grow as persons? Do they, while being served, become healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous, more likely themselves to become servants? And, what is the effect on the least
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This blog explores the detailed characteristics of Young-India and explains the finer & crucial differences they have with their global peers. The blog also establishes the theory of "adopted differentiation" (Copyright Kaustav SG,2007) and how the Indian & Inglodian youth are using this as a tool to differentiate themselves from the "aam aadmi" (mass population of India) to establish their new found identity.
The term youth refers to persons who are no longer children and not yet adults. Used colloquially, however the term generally refers to a broader, more ambiguous field of reference- from the physically adolescent to those in their late twenties.
Though superficially the youth all over the world exhibits similar [degree of] attitude, [traits of] interests & [deliverance of] opinion but a detailed observation reveals the finer differential characteristics which are crucial and often ignored while targeting this group as a valued consumer base. India is one of the youngest countries in the world with 60% of its population less then 24 years of age and is charted as the most prospective destination for the retail investment in the A. T. Kearney's Global Retail Opportunity Report, 2007. With the first ever non-socialistic generation's thriving aspiration & new found money power combined with steadily growing GDP, bubbling IT industry and increasing list of confident young entrepreneurs, the scenario appears very lucrative for the global and local retailers to target the "Youngisthan" (young-India). But, the secret remains in the understanding of the finer AIOs of this generation. The Indian youth segment roughly estimates close to 250million (between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five) and can be broadly divided (socio-psychologically) into three categories: the
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(copyright Kaustav SG 2008). The Bharatiyas estimating 67% of the young population lives in the rural (R1, R2 to R4 SEC) areas with least influence of globalization, high traditional values. They are least economically privileged, most family oriented Bollywood influenced generation. The Indians constitute 31.5% (A, B,C, D & E SEC) and have moderate global influence. They are well aware of the global trends but rooted to the Indian family values, customs and ethos. The Inglodians are basically the creamy layers (A1,A SEC) and marginal (1.5% or roughly three million) in number though they are strongly growing (70% growth rate). Inglodians are affluent and consume most of the trendy & luxury items. They are internet savvy & the believers of global-village (a place where there is no difference between east & west, developing & developed countries etc.), highly influenced by the western music, food, fashion & culture yet Indian at heart.
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Steven takes on the very hot topic....what exactly is a BANANA?
Hehehe! Funny as always, Steven! Thanks for being honest enough to just be silly. And for making me laugh... :-D
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March 15, 2008 at 11:08 PM
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March 15, 2008 at 11:11 PM
A thought occured to me as you have been making me laugh with all your blogs...If there is ever a situation again when you don't have a band to open for your show (since the Chapman Boys and Girls will probably already be booked =) ) You should open your own show with a comedy act. What do you think? Thanks for taking your time to blog.
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March 15, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Hahahahaha! You crack me up!
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March 16, 2008 at 06:19 AM
An herb and a seed bearing fruit??? I shall do my own investigation to verify your source... :-)
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March 16, 2008 at 08:40 AM
And where exactly did you find this video again? LOL!
Very interesting question, that. What is a banana? More importantly, how do you spell "banana". An old poem I learned in 1st grade called
Bananananananana..."I thought I'd win the spelling bee and get right to the top. But I started to spell 'banana' and I didn't know where to stop!"
Thank you for enlightening us on this most fascinating topic :P
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Rebecca H. |
March 16, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Hahahaha!!! You are so funny! Thanks for making me laugh once again. =)
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Kristen |
March 16, 2008 at 06:12 PM
You are not right, my brother. (Thanks for the laughs.)
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Cherish |
March 16, 2008 at 06:38 PM
You sure know how to cheer a person up! Thanks for your huge heart and for once again putting a huge grin on my face! It's been a tough
day as we said goodbye to our beloved pastor not knowing if we will
see him again this side of heaven. (Sent our pastor off with an IPOD full of SCC music as a parting gift.)
P.S. The orchestral acompaniment was the perfect touch!
.....sending prayers and thanking God for all you do.....
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chapmanfollower |
March 16, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Thou art awesome. LOLOLOL
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apostle |
March 16, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Okaaayyee... need'n more sleep again?... Dude!
(walkin by the computer, our other family member said...
"WHO... is that on the computer???) hehe..
You have possibly another calling - (Christian comedy perhaps?)
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NiHaoMa - Da'Shotaz |
March 16, 2008 at 11:25 PM
This made my night!
You know, somebody said you should do Christian comedy.
I couldn't help but revert my mind to the ever so popular show, "Bananas." :)
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Taylor |
March 17, 2008 at 03:15 AM
Ay.. once again a comical performance!!! i nominate you for best comedian act!!! thanks 4 having such an awesome heart that is so caring and compassionate towards others!!!! keep the Faith!! God Bless Jess
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Jessica McIntyre |
March 17, 2008 at 06:02 AM
LOL!!! Thanks for the laughs. I needed that today. :)
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Sylvia |
March 17, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Ok, that was just stinkin' funny. I am such a sucker for a little crazy rhyming!
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Laura |
March 17, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Funny stuff! I can't help but think that you look like the lead singer from Audio Adrenaline with your hat on. What will you come up with next????
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Lisa Stout |
March 17, 2008 at 09:21 AM
You, sir, are disturbed.
Disturbed, and hilarious.
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Jana |
March 17, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Just FYI: Most people open a banana up the incorrect way! You are suppose to open it from the other end--not the one with the stem. Try it and you will find it is easier and you will not smash it! This coming from my 5 year old son!
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Debbie |
March 17, 2008 at 10:55 AM
bonjour! hahahahahaaaaaaaa
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Klaye |
March 17, 2008 at 11:21 AM
I just happened upon your blog late last week - and now, I will not miss it! Entertaining AND Educational - who knew???
Thanks! : )
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MJ Conner |
March 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Your right short and swet isn't a part of your personality!
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Happy Mama |
March 17, 2008 at 02:52 PM
hahahaaaaaa... Very funny... When you come to Mexico, we can give you a hat instead of the cap you used for this video blog... it will be awesome... When are you coming to Mexico???
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laura garcia |
March 17, 2008 at 06:48 PM
Thanks for your continued commitment to God with your talent, even your silly comedy..I have enjoyed your music for many years and saw you in Baltimore with my 3 girls and was so inspired as we all sang to your songs as a family..Yes, even as they were growing babies they listened to the old stuff and Got to Be Tru is a favorite!!!
I am a worship leader at a small church in Hanover, PA and have had the privelege of doing some music with my daughters so I can only slightly imagine what having your boys with you must be like..all praising God together and just an FYI, my 16 year old was quite impressed with your sons..Keep raising these christian boys!! We need some good ones here..God Bless you all. You are an inspiration to us.
The Uhrin family(no pronounced URN, like coffee urn)
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Shelba Uhrin |
March 18, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Funny video. Once upon a time, I was going to South Dakota on a missions trip so I said hey, maybe I'll get hungry, so I threw a banana in my backpack. Later that day, I got hungry, so I went into my backpack and found my banana.I bit into the banana and it was discusting! The banana had fully developed seeds! It was crunchy, so I stopped and threw the banana in the garbage receptacle and went on my merry way. The End
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cassie |
March 18, 2008 at 06:25 PM
thanks so much for clearing this up for me. i have often wondered what a banana was. now i know. :D
maybe someone can answer this for me, what are onions? are they spices? or veggies, or both? hmmm...thanks SCC for giving us all excuses to spend more time on the computer. this is great family time tho. heeheehee
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elizabeth |
March 19, 2008 at 02:15 PM
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On no less than 4 occasions I've been down to the Forest to try and get shots of Crossbills. They have been much photo'd lately and I thought it only right that I give it a go.
Much easier said than done. On my first visit to the church at Parkend there were approximately 6 photographers in situ. and a quick chat revealed that the birds had been down on one or two occasions, but not within the previous 20 minutes or so. I don't like being amongst too many other people and was very doubtful that with so many people standing less than 10 metres away from the puddles the Crossbills would be too inclined to come down very often. So I didn't hang around. That afternoon I went back to find even more people so again I didn't stay too long, just long enough to meet a few of the people who's images I've seen on Birdguides. We were blessed with a view of 3 males and 2 females who came briefly to the puddles and surrounding branches, but I didn't have my stuff out so I missed out. It was reminiscent of a war film with camera shutters being fired off.
My second visit was about the same. Too many people and far too few views of the birds, again I didn't hang around. The third visit was the same. Finally I went down on Wednesday 18th and upon my arrival was pleased to see that there was only one photographer and that he was in his car. I quickly checked that there were no birds down and then drove into position behind him. He informed me that he had, had one sighting whilst he had been there but he believed that the Crossbills he had seen were Two Barred Crossbills, this got me a little excited as photos of them would be brilliant. Shortly after I arrived and with no further sightings, he waved me goodbye and drove off. I was hopeful that as I was the only one waiting and that despite a number of cars being parked it wasn't going to be too long before something came down. Unfortunately the best laid plans don't always come off and within 5 minutes I was joined by at least 6 other birders, all looking to see the birds.
I sat and waited for almost 2hrs without any joy, and was quite frankly amazed by how dull and inconsiderate some people can be. Dog walkers, graveyard visitors, and even other birders were walking around in front of where I had my camera pointing, and I'm sure some did it deliberately. At one point an elderly couple turned up with their bino's and a scope and preceded to walk towards my car, seemingly oblivious to the fact that I had my lens sticking out of the window, they didn't seem interested in walking around the other side of my car where they wouldn't obscure my view. At the exact moment that the old chap was going to walk in front of me a male Crossbill dropped like a stone to a puddle. after almost 2hrs of waiting I was beside myself and as loudly as I dared I hissed "Stand still" at him. I managed 5 frames before the bird flew off. He calmly said "Was that one of the Crossbills"? suffice to say I had to bite my tongue really hard, and indeed I then drove off. Fuming. I've put the one shot on Smugmug, but it will hopefully be replaced with better.
The Wyedean Forest Rally took place on Valentines day, my brother came down from Chester and we joined my son and family for a days spectating. I was pleased that the weather held up for most of the day as it gave my brother a chance to use the 50D I'd given him, for the first time doing stuff other than small birds in his garden. I think he enjoyed the day, I know I did. Here are some shots.
The second shot was the winning car driven and co-piloted by Paul Bird and Aled Davies. The last shot was of Graham Elsmore the winner of the first three Rallies in 75,76 and 77. He was competing to celebrate 40 years of the rally and was in a Mk 2 Escort supplied to him by the sponsors of the rally.
Whilst waiting for the cars at the afternoon stage we decided to watch I was amazed to stumble across some fabulous Fungi.
Scarlet Elfcup, Sarcoscypha austriaca. stunning things aren't they? Never seen them before so a real bonus. So much so that I returned yesterday to get them with the macro lens. I had a good mooch around but couldn't find any others.
I did see a fallow buck through some trees and find a badger sett which is currently being used by a sow with cubs. How do I know? Well it is a fact that when the sow gives birth she is extremely reluctant to leave the sett for anything more than a few seconds until the cubs at least have their eyes open. The one reason she does leave is for toileting. Usually badgers will not do their business near the sett, if the weather is particularly harsh they will sometimes build toilet chambers inside the sett which are sealed off afterwards. When a sow has cubs she will usually leave the sett but find a toilet area very close to the sett which she re-uses time and again.
Here is an example of such behaviour, clearly evidence of more than one use, and located, in this instance about 8 feet from the sett entrance. It was a satellite sett of only one hole, with only one track too and from it. It may be worth a look in late April to see if the cubs are emerging. Its usually 11 weeks from birth that they start to emerge, and the sett had a potential viewing area only a short distance away. I have deliberately not shown the sett entrance, just in case there is a remote chance someone might recognise it. May be being paranoid but that's my choice.
Oh I did get a fabulous shot of a visitor to the puddles at Parkend whilst I was waiting for the Crossbills. I'm more than happy with it.
Thanks for looking and don't forget to check out the Smugmug link.


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FACT #9 – Boys and Men are victims of Sexual Exploitation/Trafficking
According to a recent publication from End Child Prostitution and Trafficking (ECPAT-USA), "the scope of [Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Boys (CSEB)] is vastly under reported, that commercial sexual exploitation poses very significant risks to their health and their lives; that gay and transgenders are over-represented as a proportion of the sexually exploited boys; and that there is a shortage of services for these boys." [1]
2008 research from John Jay College of Criminal Justice estimated that as many as half of all the victims of child sexual exploitation may be male/male identifying. [2]
Indicators for Commercial Sexual Abuse of Boys/Adolescent Males/Trans Youth
Identification of male victimization based on commercial sexual exploitation is often overlooked because it is not clearly defined. Due to the stigma and effects of trauma, reliance on definitions of adverse childhood experiences and behavioral indicators can help increase our awareness of risk factors for CSEB.
The following is a partial list of adverse childhood experiences that can contribute to sexual exploitation of boys:
- history of family domestic violence
- family history of addictions
- childhood sexual abuse
- community violence
- loss of loved ones
- depression
- suicidality within family
- truancy
- multiple foster care placements
Additionally, victimized males often demonstrate behaviors that may indicate victimization including: anxiety, PTSD, depression, suicide attempts, runaway behavior, homelessness, oppositional behavior disorder, self-mutilation, and eating disorders.
When these adverse childhood experiences and behavioral indicators are identified, it is suggested that further assessments be administered to determine sexual victimization.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation and LGBTQ Youth.
It is reported that 40% of LGBTQ who are runaway/homeless are victimized by commercial sexual exploitation at some point in their lives. [2] The previous adverse childhood experiences listed along with behavioral indicators remain the same for this population. It should be noted that because of the impact of homophobia and gender bias within a culture, this particular group of youth may represent an increased risk group for sexual exploitation. It is important to be aware of the increased risk factor for this group when assessments are being administered and placement options being considered.
[1] Friedman, S., & Willis, B. (2013). And boys too: An ECPAT-USA discussion paper about the lack of recognition of the commercial sexual exploitation of boys in the United States. Brooklyn, NY: End Child Prostitution and Trafficking (ECPAT-USA).
[2] Curtis, R., Terry, K., Dank, M., Dombrowski, K., & Khan, B. 2008. The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in New York City, Volume One, The CSEC Population in New York City: Size, Characteristics, and Needs. New York: Center for Court Innovation and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.


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The pound sterling bounced off a four-month low on Wednesday as the minutes of the Bank of England rate review on 7 August unexpectedly showed two members voted for a hike in interest rates at the meeting.
Sterling rebounded by 80 pips to the day's high of 1.6680 before easing back to 1.6640. The pound was down earlier in the day in line with other majors dragged by a broad-based dollar rally.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) left the key rate at 0.5% as expected at the latest meeting, with analysts expecting it was a unanimous decision.
But MPC members Ian McCafferty and Martin Weale were against the proposition to keep interest rates at 0.5% and voted to raise them to 0.75%.
McCafferty and Weale noted that the continuing rapid fall in unemployment and the evidence of tightening in the labour market created a prospect that wage growth would pick up, the minutes showed.
Since monetary policy could be expected to operate only with a lag, it was desirable to anticipate labour market pressures by raising the bank rate in advance of them, they argued.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney and members Ben Broadbent, Jon Cunliffe, Nemat Shafik, Kristin Forbes, Andrew Haldane and David Miles supported the proposition to keep the rate as it was.
And everyone agreed to keep the asset purchase target at £375bn.
EUR/GBP fell to 0.7995 from 0.8014 and GBP/JPY rallied to 172.25 from 171.50 following the Bank of England's release of the minutes.
The rally in sterling is unlikely to continue as the data after the 7 August MPC meeting had been on the dovish side.
The UK consumer price inflation slowed to 1.6% year-on-year in July from 1.9% in June and compared with the consensus of 1.8%, data showed on 19 August, after which the pound fell to a more than four-month low versus the US dollar.
The producer price index fell 7.3% from a year earlier in July, steeper than the June fall of 4.5% and market consensus of 6.55%. The growth in retail price index slowed to 2.5% in July from 2.6% in June, data showed on 19 August.


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Not a bad idea!
We got them here in Florida and just picked up a full set last night. One Target had nothing but Series 2 and 3 and the other just had Series 2 and a few of the Christmas. They were on sale for $3.59. I'm really considering painting these after looking at everyone elses work.


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Hubstaff is a remote company in every sense of the word, and built to help the remote revolution. Ever since it was founded in 2012, Hubstaff has been developing a cutting edge platform to manage remote employees.
Not everyone agrees with how far this kind of software should go in monitoring employees. But the fact remains that Hubstaff has become a name that one can't ignore when it comes to remote work.
A small team, spread across the globe, is in charge of building the core software of the business. Also, the entire company's office space is virtual. According to the company's blog, no one misses commutes or the overhead costs of having an office.
More importantly, this setup has allowed Hubstaff to tap into talent from all over the world. This talent is crucial when it comes to achieving the company's goal, as stated in their charter.
"Helping businesses manage their increasing reliance on remote teams and skilled freelancers at scale."
The company champions the remote creed of allowing people to work from where and when they want. This setup, it believes, sparks creativity. It favors innovative solutions, encouraging employees to seek new challenges.
Hubstaff prides itself on the accuracy of their processes, and on delivering unfailing support to its clients.
But being big on process doesn't translate into excessive complexity. A look at how the company handles meetings with its entirely remote team shows us as much.
Their rules for meetings are all exemplary of the company's focus. They are straight to the point, simple, and efficient.
In this case study, we'll explore the most important aspects of how Hubstaff conducts remote meetings.
Ask yourself: is a meeting necessary?
Hubstaff is all about good management of employee time, so it is a given that they value it a lot. The last thing they want is to waste someone's time. And unnecessary meetings are, by definition, an onerous waste of time.
So the first thing they do is figure out if there is a more appropriate method to get the results they want. Here's an example: let's say you want to discuss and brainstorm. In this case, apps like Slack or Trello are often more productive than a hands-on meeting.
Maybe the people involved won't be at peak creativity during the meeting. And with an ongoing conversation, everyone will be able to look through past messages to catch up. These are the advantages of asynchronicity, which we've also noted in the GitHub and HelpScout case-studies.
Invite as few people as you can get away with
The more people in a meeting, the worse it will go. There's a reason why Agile teams have less than 10 members. It's so the stand-up meetings can flow optimally.
Hubstaff only includes people that absolutely need to attend. If a full team needs to be kept up to speed, a representative will attend the meeting and pass the word down.
Which brings us back to Hubstaff's core value of respecting a remote worker's time. Sure, including a person on every meeting may boost their ego. But it's taking them away from time better spent on actual work.
Stick to schedule
With employees all around the world, it's important to find a time that works for everyone. We at DistantJob recommend that employees on other time zones work during the company's working hours. But companies like HelpScout prefer to alternate meeting times.
Hubstaff is all about finding a time that works for everyone involved. They use Google Calendar with its World Clock extension so that everyone can sync up.
They make it a point to start and end on time. No exceptions. If time runs out before discussing every topic, they bump the rest to a future meeting.
Test the gear beforehand
There's nothing worse than everyone being ready to go, and then having to delay because one person's mic is acting up. Remember the previous rule: Meetings need to start on time.
Hubstaff takes the same approach that we outline in our free eBook on Agile for Remote Teams. That is, they get everyone assembled 10 minutes in advance, and do a video and soundcheck… This way you have enough time to debug without delaying the meeting.
Prepare and send a meeting agenda in advance
Make sure the person in charge of the meeting comes up with a list of talking points. These represent the ground to be covered during the meeting. Then send it in advance – at least 24 hours, ideally, 48.
This will give your attendees enough time to review the agenda beforehand. Now, they will have an idea of what to expect, which will help keep everything on track.
Give everyone the chance to add points they believe are important to discuss. This is possible because, if you've followed Hubstaff's tips so far, you've kept the invitations to a minimum.
When everyone has the chance to bring their own points to the table, you'll get more ownership and engagement. When everyone knows the talking points in advance, you'll get better preparation.
You can also have a killer global team. We at DistantJob will help you find expert developers to fill key positions. We'll give you the peace of mind that comes with having highly motivated employees. You'll be working with developers that are among the best in the world.
Get in touch with us and start building your company's future.