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Everyone's face is continually reshaped in response to different moods and impulses. Watch people in conversation; their faces are rarely at rest. Their features respond as they listen and accompany their voices as they speak. The fact that we are capable of so much communication with our faces is a great help in our lives as social creatures. Those around us can share in our pleasure when they see us smile or be moved to cheer us up when they see we are sad.
Our faces are as expressive as they are because of a complex group of tiny, thread-like muscles: the muscles of expression. There is a network of these muscles running beneath the surface of the face, as thin and refined as a spider's web. By their movements, these muscles can totally alter the way a face appears. Though these are relatively small and weak muscles, they are attached so close to the surface of the skin that a modest movement of muscle fiber often translates into a big movement of skin. Certain of these muscular movements are recognized as reflections of emotional states. These are the facial expressions.
I was once explaining the nature of the muscles of expression to someone, and he pointed to his cheek in surprise, "You mean its not all muscle in there?" His question made sense. Look at someone's arm or calf, and much of the bulk of what you see is the musculature underneath the skin. Take away the muscles, and there wouldn't be much left. On the other hand, take away the facial muscles, and the face would probably look more or less the same. The facial muscles are virtually the only muscles on the body that have no real form of their own.
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The way the facial muscles are mixed in with everything else under the skin made life very difficult for early anatomists trying to map out the muscles of the face. The famous anatomy of Ves-alius, published in the late 1500s, shows the facial muscles in a vague and misleading way. Other muscular systems of the body, larger and easier to dissect, were more accurately portrayed.
Nearly a century earlier, another pioneer anatomist had patiently explored and diagrammed the facial muscles in beautiful, accurate drawings. But the anatomical drawings of Leonardo da Vinci, like so much of his scientific and artistic work, were by the time of Ves-alius scattered in private collections and unknown to the world at large. The anatomical text Leonardo intended to publish had never been realized.
From my own experience, I know how excruciatingly patient one must be to explore the anatomy of the face. It's much like trying to extract the threads of just one color from a complicated tapestry. In Leonardo's case, the result of all his meticulous effort was not just anatomical drawings. The men in his battle scenes, just like the women in his portraits, have faces more real, and more alive, than any that had appeared in painting before. Science in the service of art led to a mastery of expression.
Though Leonardo and others had mapped out the facial muscles, the function of the various muscles were not well understood until the nineteenth century. In the mid-nineteenth century, Duchenne of Boulogne found that slight electrical jolts to various points on the face caused the muscles to contract individually. His photographs of electrically-induced smiles and snarls are both strange and compelling; his descriptions of which muscles do what, an important advance.
The question of why we smile and snarl was addressed by a man more famous for his work in another field. Charles Darwin's book on facial expression, The Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals (1872), remains to this day probably the single best book on the subject. Making use of the work of Duchenne and others, Darwin speculated about why we make the faces we do and whether they are specific or universal. (In recent times there has been a resurgence of interest in facial expression, led not by artists or anatomists but by psychologists interested in the realm of nonverbal communication. )
The earliest known drawings of the muscles of expression were those found among the anatom ical studies of Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo is also the first artist we know of whose sketchbooks and paintings reveal a concern for portraying the range of emotions seen on the face. But even for Leonardo, mysteries may have remained. The two studies—of deeper and more superficial muscles of expression—lack a clear indication of the corrugator, one of the chief muscles of sorrow and anger. Clearly indicated, however, are muscles of disgust (A) and smiling (B). It took other anatomists almost two centuries to match these drawings.
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"Never let Germany walk alone", Francois Mitterand apparently used to tell his military commanders. But two decades after the end of the Cold War, Germany has slipped away not only from France's embrace, but also from its traditional role within the EU. On a range of issues, Germany is going-alone, even if doing so is detrimental to Berlin's own interests and corrosive of alliance relations.
On Russia, for example, Germany has been almost hysterically concerned that the Baltic states would push the EU towards an anti-Moscow stance. In NATO and EU discussions, it has often been German diplomats who have debased the debate, accusing those, like Britain and Sweden, who want a tougher post-Georgia policy towards Russia as wanting to start a new Cold War.
To The Economist, these mishaps are a function of Germany's political situation. Facing a general election next year, Chancellor Angela Merkel is locked in a battle with the SDP's likely front-runner and current Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, making every foreign policy issue a battle for domestic advantage. Things have not been helped by the notoriously poor relationship between Mrs Merkel and France's president, Nicolas Sarkozy, who's frenetic diplomatic style cuts against the German chancellor's measured ways.
But the problem runs deeper and may not be solved by the future German elections or the recently held U.S ones. For while the polls show the CDU in the lead, they are sufficiently tight to be able to force another so-called "grand coalition" between CDU and CDU, which would see a re-run of all the foreign policy battles.
The election of Barrack Obama in the U.S is also unlikely to make a big difference. On Iran, Afghanistan and Iraq — trouble-spots that will to occupy the Obama administration's time —Germany's position is at best awkward. Germany's industry still has strong links with Iran; last month Germany's ambassador to Iran, Herbert Honsowitz, told his Iranian hosts not to worry about Berlin's announcement that it would reduce trade links as German companies would use the United Arab Emirates as a middleman for more than $4 billion in commerce.
And everyone expects President Obama to ask Germany to send more troops to NATO's Afghan mission and deploy some of those 4500 soldiers already there to the war-torn south. German diplomats are furiously compiling arguments that would counter such a request –- and may offer police officers instead — but these are unlikely to make too much of an impact when President Obama makes the public case and Secretary Clinton does the follow-up.
Then there is climate change? Mrs Merkel was once seen as of the key reformers, even at one point dubbed "the climate chancellor". But she is now pushing for parts of Germany's industry to be exempted from emissions trading. This may put her at odds not only with the Obama administration, but also Congress, now that Democratic congressman Henry Waxman has taken the reigns of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Running through all these issues is one big question: what role does Germany want to play in the world? Does it want to be a large Switzerland – unarmed, mediating between all sides, but unwilling to take bold positions, devote resources and make sacrifices? Or does it want to be a key ally for the U.S, Britain and France, a motor of the EU and a pillar of the Euro-Atlantic community?
On my recent visits to Berlin I have become convinced that many of Germany's politicians know current policy is not working. They also know that many of the world's problems –- from Russia to Iran –- can only be solved by Germany's active involvement. However, a large proportion of the public does not want to accept the price that has to be paid for Germany's freedom, security and prosperity. And German politicians of all hues have been unwilling to make the case as forcefully as required, in part –- but not exclusively — because of the political situation. However, neither Germany nor its allies can afford for Europe's largest country to walk alone.

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Implicit vs. Explicit Product Research: which one should be conducted?
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Human cognition can be defined by two different mental processes. The subconscious mental process occurs quickly and involuntarily, while the conscious one requires concentration to reason through thoughts and feelings. These different time frames allow for two different routes to decision making, suggesting that both types can independently drive behavior.
Sensory experiences are rooted in childhood memories and a cultural sensorial framework, so a person's habitual behavior or preference was learned a long time ago. As such, it can be argued that these experiences are processed in System 1, and thus it makes a lot of sense to research sensory experiences of a product implicitly.
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Going only through the implicit research route could make it necessary to have a lot of product variations in place with testing through trial and error in order to find the winning product, which is time-consuming, costly, and technically very challenging. Moreover, one would neglect the understanding of real consumer language which is necessary to make sure that all aspects of the product sensory are all cohesive/telling the same 'story' as the product and marketing communication.
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Furthermore, when it comes to the emotional implications of a product, explicit reactions are as critical as implicit ones to the understanding of the full range of emotions. As emotions are both subconscious and conscious (as derived from both automatic and deliberated thoughts), merely evaluating them implicitly would capture only one part of the decision making process. Emotions that are conscious are just as real as those that we are unaware of, as explicit deliberation create conscious emotions which can confirm or reject implicit thoughts and feelings.
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Root amputation is a specialized dental procedure, whereby one root is removed from a multi-root tooth. The tooth is then stabilized and rendered fully functional with a crown or filling. The multi-root teeth best suited to the root amputation procedure are the molars at the back of the mouth. These large flat teeth have either two or three roots depending on whether they are situated on the upper or lower jaw.
The general purpose of root amputation is to save an injured or diseased tooth from extraction. Most dentists agree that there is no better alternative than retaining a healthy natural tooth, and the root amputation procedure makes this possible. Dental implants, extensive bridgework and custom-made tooth replacements can be expensive and time-consuming. Generally, root amputation and the necessary crown work are less expensive and can be completed in 1-3 short visits.
When is root amputation necessary?
It is important to note that root amputation can only be performed on an otherwise healthy tooth. Even in the case of a "key" tooth, extraction will be performed if the tooth is diseased, badly fractured or otherwise injured. Suitable teeth for root amputation have a healthy tooth surface, strong bone support and healthy underlying gums.
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Prior to root amputation, it is necessary to perform root canal treatment. The amputation itself involves cutting deep into the tooth where blood vessels and nerves are located. For this reason, the pulp of the tooth including these vessels and nerves needs to be removed before resectioning the roots. The root canal and amputation treatments will be performed under local anesthetic.
During the root amputation procedure, a small incision will be created in the gum to fully expose the roots of the affected tooth. The root will be sectioned off from the rest of the tooth and then removed. To kill any remaining bacteria, the whole area will be cleansed with saline solution, and then sutures (stitches) will be applied to seal the incision.
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An armed resource officer at a school in Maryland is believed to have stopped a shooting which injured two students Tuesday.
The gunman, identified as 17-year-old Great Mills High School student Austin Wyatt Rollins, injured two students with a handgun when he opened fire in a hallway around 7:55AM.
The student gunman died after he "exchange gunfire" with the officer, who was in pursuit after the two students were shot.
One of the students, a 16-year-old female, is in critical condition, while the other 14-year-old male victim is reported to be in good condition.
The shooting prompted the school to be locked down and evacuated, and initiated a mass response protocol, which school district officials described as "orderly."
While not specifically calling for gun control, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan used the shooting as an opportunity to promote the "conversation about school safety."
Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement following the shooting incident at #GreatMillsHighSchool in St. Mary's County, Maryland: pic.twitter.com/wMUvpPXKT6
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"It must serve as a call to action," he said in a statement.
St. Mary's County Sheriff Tim Cameron says it will take days to determine whether the school resource officer's bullet was responsible for stopping Rollins.
"In the days to come, through a detailed investigation, we will be able to determine if our SRO's round struck the shooter," the sheriff stated.
In a tweet, ABC 7's Brad Bell wrote the officer "took action to end threat."
#BREAKING confirmed with sources at #greatmillsshooting : 3 students injured. 1 is the shooter. A school resource officer was on duty and took action to end threat. No final word on conditions.
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Update: The hero resource officer has been identified as 34-year-old Blaine Gaskill, "a veteran sheriff's deputy with SWAT training," according to The New York Post.
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OPPA joins in on Sandy Hook Promise to "Say Something" to save lives
OPPA is among the ten statewide professional organizations serving providers, youth, schools and families that have partnered with Sandy Hook Promise to ask schools and youth organizations across Ohio to take part in National Say Something Week Monday Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 23.
When it comes to acts of violence, including suicide and threats to others, most are communicated in some way before the incident occurs. In fact, in 4 out of 5 school shootings, the attacker told people of his/her plans ahead of time and 70% of people who die by suicide told someone of their intention or gave some type of warning or indication. Imagine how many of these tragedies could be averted if someone said something?
That's the problem Sandy Hook Promise wants to solve. Their free program, "Say Something", teaches students in grades 6 -12 how to recognize warning signs, signals and threats, especially in social media, from friends or individuals who may want to hurt themselves or others and then to intervene and Say Something to a trusted adult to get help. The program is based on research conducted by Dr. Dewey Cornell and Dr. Reid Meloy, two leading national experts in threat assessment and intervention.
"Most of the time, warning signs of violence are communicated in advance, such as on social media, or can be observed in a person's behavior. Unfortunately, not everyone knows what to do with that information," said Mark Barden, Managing Director of Sandy Hook Promise and father of 7-year-old Daniel Barden who was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. "Young people are the eyes and ears of their schools and community. We can teach them how to properly identify and report threats, keeping themselves, their friends and their family safe. They have the power to save lives."
All schools and youth organizations across Ohio are encouraged to register to participate in Say Something Week at www.sandyhookpromise.org/saysomethingweek and help their students be trained in how to prevent tragedies and "Say Something" to a trusted adult. By participating they may also be eligible to apply for a special $10,000 "Say Something" award.
Participating schools and youth organizations will be given digital access to no-cost and easy to implement "Say Something" training materials, presentations and a planning guide. The training can be done in an assembly, classroom or through student leaders and only takes 25-45 minutes. If help is needed, Sandy Hook Promise can work with the school to deliver the program and/or provide a trainer, if available. All training materials and resources are completely free.


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"Clara is a superb musician, both in recital and in service to the church," writes Paolo Bordignon. "We are very excited to have her collaborating primarily with St. Bartholomew's Choir and with the Liturgy team."
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@Howie : 02/13/2014 at 10:30 am
I think instead of labeling others as "stupid" or "deluded" that you rightly said just makes the person mad and less likely to hear one's point of view; I think the right approach is that one should give one's good reasons and arguments and tell the other person that his point of view is unreasonable.
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There is no mention of Ghosts in the Revealed Book of the truthful religion from the One-True-God. Those who believe in ghosts believe out of superstition; and have weak psyche.
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In the world of countertops, solid surface is not as popular as engineered stone and natural stone. But solid surface materials still are an important part of the conversation in the world of countertops. In fact, you will commonly see Solid Surface material in commercial settings like McDonald's, Domino's and Starbucks, as well as many other commercial, and some residential jobs.
One benefit of solid surface as a fabrication medium is that you can construct special projects like this custom built-in trough sink with an "invisible" gravity-fed drain.
Let's define solid surface material as a hard, durable surface made up of 1/3 acrylic, with the rest made up of natural material – whatever that material might be. Solid surface can be manufactured to resemble certain colors of granite, especially in the natural-looking, directional colors. Its benefits include an almost seamless appearance, and heat resistance up to 200 degrees. It can be heated, then easily bent to produce some neat side items such as wine glass holders, adding some extra profit to your bottom line, and also reducing waste. Solid surface material is also known to not lose color for as long as a decade under extreme conditions. And just like granite, the darker colors of solid surface may need an extra quality inspection before leaving the shop for installation, as any scratches or imperfections are more visible.
Above, left: Solid surface edge clamping in process. Why use hand clamps? The thinner sheets being laminated do not normally need the amount of force supplied by a bar clamp, or an edge clamp device, like the Omni Cubed Lam-Clamp.
Above, right: A dedicated solid surface fabrication area. Most of the equipment is the same as used for granite fabrication; the difference is in the tooling, pads and blades. Specialized blades, bits and pads can make the difference in installing that top, or starting over after chipping and ruining a cut.
Solid surface seam after sanding. Many fabricators find that it's somewhat easier to achieve invisible seams on solid surface material than on granite. One benefit of offering solid surface material is the option of offering clients this seamless appearance.
Solid Surface Designs first started selling countertops in 1993, which makes it a very unique company and such Solid Surface materials as WilsonArt, and Corian were the pioneers. Solid Surface Designs templated, fabricated and installed solid surface solely through 1997. In 1998, due to demand, they started installing natural stone, but had another company fabricate the stone. But in 2001, Solid Surface Designs added stone fabrication to their roster of services. Currently, Solid Surface Designs fabricates both materials in the same facility, dividing the shop area almost in half, but with solid surface material stored in the same warehouse as their natural and engineered stone products. The inventory is also in the same SlabSmith database.
Although repairs from scratches or other mishaps are more doable than a stone repair, the fabrication starts out on a standing panel saw where the sheets are cut big, then cut to template with a hand saw. Then, laying the templates down, they are scribed to size.
Solid surface material is received in half-inch sheets, typically 12 feet long and 30 inches wide, so in order to fabricate a solid surface slab into a 3cm countertop with an integrated back splash takes a bit of a different process.
Fabrication starts with gluing the edge detail on and clamping, then setting. To sand the edge detail, solid surface fabricators flip the tops completely over. The material is then sanded to finish, and for a sealer you simply apply Windex.
Home owner-oriented television programming might seem to lean a bit more on the engineered and natural stone side of the industry. But that does not mean that there are not other options. Solid surface very well may be the best contender after engineered stone and natural stone, with its fresh colors, smooth transitions and durability. But it is the seamless appearance that makes this material worthy of discussion. The trend of solid surface material may be closer and bigger than you might think.
Codiak Herrell is a personal trainer, freelance writer and stone industry consultant in Aurora, Missouri, with nine years of experience working in the stone industry.


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Twinfinite ranks the Resident Evil spinoffs
Resident Evil Outbreak File 1 and File 2 are the best Spinoffs in the series followed by Revelations 1 in my opinion.
Hurry up Capcom and Remaster Outbreak File 1 and File 2 already!
And make Outbreak File 3 on your way too :)
Outbreak gave us something special with a pioneer online survival horror game. Underrated games for sure
The outbreak games were awesome, sure, but do anyone remember Resident Evil Dead Aim? Now that one had me creeped out, partly because of the really tight corridors and the whole ship's atmosphere :D
My number one spin-off right there, here's to hoping it Pops up on PSN ;)
Resi outbreak never got online support in the EU, was such a shame :(


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Khaan Al-Shaykh Farms: Behind the liquor store, the SAA killed these on Friday, August 1, 2014:
- Basheer Al-Najjaar
- Fawzi Al-'Umadaa`
- Kifaah Humsi
Maghar Al-Meer: SAA pursued remnant scum to their final resting place and killed 5. No names.
Khaan Al-Shaykh: At the Nestle Company Factory and Al-Fusool (Seasons) Street, the SAA surrounded and killed these rats:
- Badee' 'Awwaad
- Muhammad 'Ussfur
- 'Abdul-Rahmaan Ghaanem
The other 4 rodents were foreigners, mostly Iraqi.
Jawbar: At the Teachers' Tower, SAA and NDF killed 3 vermin. No names.
At the Sukayna Shrine, a large cache of weapons was seized by the SAA and these vultures sent to a feathery Hell:
- Hussayn 'Ali Makar
- Mustafaa Jindu
- 'Afeef Al-Ahmad
Basheer Al-Najjaar Farms: SAA fought a battle with Islam Army freaks and killed 3. Battles winding down.
Al-Maleeha North and East: The Army of Islam, 'Alloosh's rag-tag cabal of runts and social rejects, is about to collapse because of its terrible performance in this area. 'Alloosh himself is being marginalized after an attempt to unite with Ahraar Al-Shaam. No big deal.
At the Tamico Pharmaceutical Complex, an attempt by one of 'Alloosh's idiots to drive into a regiment of SAA was aborted by an alert RPG operator who atomized the stinking skunk while in his armor-plated truck. The truck exploded with a sound that could be heard in Rukneddeen.
Al-Nishaabiyya Farms: Another armor-plated jalopy went "Boom" after SAA spotted it and destroyed it. It was being sent as part of the operation in Al-Maleeha to break the siege. Didn't work. 3 dismembered rats were found.
Doumaa Town: More 'Alloosh street Arabs go down in dust. 10 of them to be precise.
- Bilaal Al-Samaadhi
- 'Ali Al-Jawharji
- Ahmad Laqqees
- 'Alaa Al-Na'aal
- Hikmaat Al-Shaykh
The other 5 were not identified.
Al-'Aaliya Farms in Doumaa: 'Alloosh is hunkered down here or close by.
- Muneeb Al-Furaati
- 'Adnaan Al-Naasser
- Ahmad 'Abdul-'Aal
- Ahmad Al-Nisrayn
Al-Shifooniyya: A pack of rats was destroyed. No details.
Fighting reported in Al-Qahtaaniyya and Dayr Maaker.


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Social engineering is the most dangerous vector of attack that is available to hackers. It can be executed through a phone call, an email phishing attack or a physical intrusion into your building by an individual claiming false credentials.
Social engineering involves the art of manipulating employees into doing things that are related to security such as revealing confidential information or giving away personal computer access. Instead of using computer systems or networks, social engineers utilise psychological tricks on employees to gain access to small pieces of information. Here are the main tips that can help you improve your defences against social engineering.
You should develop an acceptable use policy that is both reasonable and effective. It should include safe website searching policies. Also, enforcing non-compliance regulations in your company might prove to be an excellent idea, but it might not be effective or enough to deter company employees from not complying with your guidelines.
Any company cannot afford to block all the web traffic that is not on its whitelist of the approved sites since it is not practical and can completely kill your employee's moral. Most employees will want to be free while checking their online banking statements or emails. That means you should try as much as possible to craft a reasonable policy while still prioritising your security.
An essential thing that you and your employees can do to prevent the effects of social engineering is to embrace a healthy scepticism and always try to be vigilant. Being aware of the common hacking tricks can put you and your employees one step ahead of the game. Educate your employees not to give out their confidential information as well as the company's essential data, whether it is through an email, phone call or in-person. Before giving any information, they should first verify the identity of the individual requesting for information.
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Before fashion came into my life, I was an avid fan of insects and reptiles. I kept them in large glass cases,and watched them skinning, eating and sometimes even copulating.
I was, of course, very excited about the lookbook for the current cooperation between UNDERCOVER X Uniqlo . It shows giant beetles, moths and bees, playing musical instruments.
Tim Walker, the photographer of the original lookbook, is known for his limitless imagination.The Capsule Autumn/Winter 2012 collection is entitled "UU".
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Indonesian Private Sector Specialist/Economist,
USAID Indonesia
Private Sector Landscape Assessment
Company Profile:
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities.
Project Summary:
The purpose of the Private Sector Landscape Assessment (PSLA) is to inform the new USAID/Indonesia Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS -- FYs 2021-2025) by developing action-oriented recommendations for private sector engagement (PSE) approaches and activities. The analysis will be based on lessons learned from the Mission's current program portfolio, an Indonesia-focused literature review, and insights gained from key stakeholders.
USAID/Indonesia PSE initiatives for FYs 2021-2025 will be cross-sectoral and focus on three main sectors:
- Education: higher education research (including applied research) and workforce development;
- Environment: water and sanitation for health (WASH), advanced energy, marine & terrestrial management, and climate adaptation; and
- Health: maternal and child health, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS management, and health system and financial management strengthening.
In addition, the assessment will explore two cross-cutting themes within the aforementioned sectors: 1) anti-corruption issues affecting private sector engagement, and 2) identification of sources of finance to fuel development initiatives. Through USAID's efforts to de-risk, scale and crowd-in private sector support to development programming, it is hoped that USAID support will tip the scale towards sustainable market-based solutions that may not have been possible without USAID's strategic assistance.
The assessment will be managed under MSI's USAID/Indonesia Jakarta-based Monitoring and Evaluation Support Project (MESP).
Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a qualified private sector specialist or economist to participate in the PSLA assessment.
The specialist will participate in all aspects of the assignment, including helping to synthesize findings and develop programming recommendations for USAID's consideration. The desk study component will begin in late May. Fieldwork in Indonesia, which is expected to take five to six weeks, is expected to begin in mid-June 2019.
In collaboration with USAID and MSI staff, the team leader will:
- Provide assistance in producing, writing and presenting a summary desk study review.
- Contribute to the development of an assessment methodology, work plan, and a data collection and analysis plan.
- Fully participate in all fieldwork and stakeholder interviews.
- Contribute to assessment analysis and the writing of the desk review summary and final assessment report.
- Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the review
- The private sector specialist/economist shall have extensive experience and knowledge of Indonesia's business and policy environment and a history of working on private sector development in Indonesia.
- An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred, such as economics, business administration, economic policy, finance, trade, private sector development or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a demonstrated record of working on private sector assessments or other economic growth-related assessments covering national and subnational levels.
- Prior experience working on economic development programs for the bilateral or multilateral development partners, or with business promotion associations, is preferred.
- Knowledge of sources of Indonesian private sector financing, including innovate development financing products, such as bonds (including blue or green bonds), impact investment funds, public-private partnerships and market-based financial transaction instruments.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with one or more of the core technical sector areas is an advantage, but not required -- education, environment, or health.
- Excellent English writing and editing skills and communication/interview skills, and a history successfully working as part of a multi-disciplinary study team.
Only Indonesian citizens will be considered for this position.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
No later than May 8, 2019.


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Add a touch of tropical colour and light to your garden with our hummingbird solar lights. The birds are translucent when off and are delicately detailed to look just as pretty as the real thing. At nightfall they come to life, changing colours and delivering a hint of the exotic to sheds, shrubs or trees.
The 10 birds are spread evenly along 1.7m of dark green cable (so you can discreetly nestle within leaves) and there's a handy 2m lead to the solar panel so you can easily position in a sunny spot. The solar panel has a ground spike so it can be easily inserted into your lawn or plant pot.


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Throwback Of The Week: James "Lights Out" Toney (One Of The Greatest Defensive Boxers Of All Time)
James Nathaniel Toney is Known for his slick, defensively orientated style of boxing, Toney is a former three-weight world champion, having held the IBF and lineal middleweight titles from 1991 to 1993; the IBF super middleweight title from 1993 to 1994; and the IBF cruiserweight title in 2003. Additionally he challenged twice for a world heavyweight title, and was victorious the first time but was later stripped due to a failed drugs test. In 1991 and 2003, Toney was voted Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America. He has also made a one-time appearance in mixed martial arts, losing to Randy Couture at UFC 118 in 2010. Outside of sports, Toney played the role of Joe Frazier in the 2001 film Ali. Toney is well known for his "Old School" or "Throwback" style of fighting, consisting of his head and shoulder rolls (used to avoid punches), his ability to fight off the ropes, his slick body movements, and his infighting. By DiminikosBoxingProd.


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The year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the democratic reform in Tibet. During the annual NPC and CPPCC sessions of Tibet Autonomous Region, international media were invited to cover the live events for the first time. The snow-covered plateau presented to the world with all the earth-shaking changes in the past 50 years.
It took 50 years for Tibet to undergo the democratic reform and to shift from a reclusive feudal serf society to a civilized society. Throughout this period, it was 50 years of amazing development: the highway system, which has a total mileage of 48,600 km, has taken shape; the total output value has hit 39.2 billion yuan in 2008... No reform could boost to achieve so much in such a short span of time, and this laid solid foundation for the modernization drive in the region.
The development of Tibet has been greatly affected by its geographical location on the roof of the world with harsh natural conditions. Tibet is still one of the underdeveloped regions in China also due to the historical limits emerged from its feudal serf society.
But the development and reform did bring changes to the region: per capita gross domestic product in Tibet in 2007 totaled 12,000 yuan or some 1,700 US dollars, while it was 400 US dollars in neighboring Nepal, 965 US dollars in India and 1,450 US dollars in Bhutan. Tibet has the most dynamic economy in Himalayan regions, and Lhasa is one of the largest and most modern cities in the Himalayans.
Modernization is the tide of world history and the law of development of human society. Realizing modernization is a common task for all countries and regions, an inner demand of social development in Tibet as well as a strong desire for all Tibetans. The 13th Dalai Lama issued new policies to modernize Tibet during his reign. However, the new policy ended in failure largely due to the interference and sabotage of the feudal serf system that integrated religion with politics and imperialism. The peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951 opened a new page for the modernization drive and served as a prelude for the democratic process in the region in 1959.
Declaration on the Right to Development confirms that the right to development is an inalienable human right. It is universal truth that development means modernization. Many people care about the continuing and reviving of Tibetan culture, which need to be in accordance to the development of modern civilization and adaptable to the growth and happiness of all Tibetan people. The Tibetan culture can only be preserved and carried forward when economy is growing and people's life is improved. The charges that accused the modernization of annihilating ethnic identity in Tibet, fast economic development of inflicting damage on environment in the region and promotion of traditional Tibetan culture of destroying ethnic culture have ulterior motives.
The efforts to democratize and modernize Tibetan culture utterly changed the culture and social distribution system in the region, which helped to preserve and carry out the traditional ethnic culture. Tibetan is the first written language of ethnic minorities to have international standard. The enrollment rate of school-age children in Tibet has climbed to 98.2 percent from previous 2 percent 50 years ago. All these achievements have helped the preservation and development of Tibetan culture, bringing new vitality to the future development of Tibet.
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10. Sophomore Ayesha Malik dons minimalist lifestyle
Looking in her closet, sophomore Ayesha Malik gets ready to pick out an outfit from her three pants and seven shirts. Malik is a minimalist.
"To me, minimalism is a philosophy, or a way of life," Malik said. "It helps [me] eliminate things or distractions from [my] life and helps [me] focus on the things that actually matter."
Malik calls herself a minimalist when it comes to fashion, but for things like school supplies and makeup, she owns more than just the basic needs, calling herself a "cozy minimalist."
"It's crazy because I used to spend 30 minutes every morning trying to figure out what to wear, but now I just throw two pieces of clothing together and they work well," Malik said. "I always get compliments on my outfits, which is interesting because many people think they need to own a lot of clothes to be 'fashionable,' but I just own things that I love, and nothing else."
Malik realized one year ago that she wanted to be a minimalist.
"I was frustrated with the amount of clothes I had, which was about 100 articles of clothing," Malik said. "I would always think to myself that I had no clothes, so naturally, I would go shopping for more clothes. This became a toxic cycle."
Malik was inspired by a Ted Talk she heard, where New York Times bestselling author and contributing writer for Huffington Post Style, Jennifer L. Scott described the concept of the 10 item wardrobe. Scott had 10 core articles of clothing, but this isn't all the clothes she owned. This count didn't include work out clothes or uniforms. The 10 item wardrobe was anything that she would wear on a day to day basis.
"I started to purge my entire closet. Obviously, it was hard at first because I had always had more items of clothing than I could ever imagine," Malik said. "I started off with a 30 item wardrobe, then 20, and now I'm at 10."
Malik believes the philosophy is based off the idea of quality over quantity, wanting clothes that are good quality and do not wear out fast, over having a ton of clothes.
"I've personally encountered a lot of people who think that minimalism just means to be stingy with spending, but that's actually not the case at all," Malik said.
Before Malik became a fashion minimalist, she would find herself wearing the same couple of outfits on repeat.
"I now feel more available to put my time and energy towards other things that really matter to me," Malik said. "It's also much easier for me to find things because I have less clutter to look through."


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Sector 9 Hawaii 2011: Part 2
Here's part two of the Sector 9 crew's tropical island adventure. There's more barefoot skating, coconut collecting, booty shaking, and night riding than you can shake a stick at!
"The boys find their way deeper into the islands in Part 2 of the 2011 Sector 9 Hawaii tour. Floating mini ramps, night hill bombs, beachside bowls, and more coconuts than a Zico factory… shootz."


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How can I find foods made with whole grain?
Two things to remember: • Look for food labels where the word 'whole' appears in front of the name of the grain, like "whole wheat" or "wholemeal bread". • For foods with more than one ingredient, make sure whole grain is listed towards the top of the ingredients list. The further up the list it is, the more whole grain has been used in the recipe. And look out for the percentage of whole grain. You should find this in the ingredients list too. It's easy to know if a Nestlé breakfast cereal is made with whole grain: just look out for the Green Banner and whole grain tick on top of the box.
Which Nestlé cereals are made with whole grain?
All Nestlé breakfast cereals carrying the green banner are made with whole grain; this is our Whole Grain Guarantee. They are made with at least 8g or more of whole grain per 30g serving. There are ingredient lists on all packs, showing the exact amount. By end of 2015, we're committed to making whole grain the main ingredient in all Nestlé cereals popular with children.
What should be in a complete breakfast?
A complete breakfast should include a balance of nutrients from each of the major food groups. As a guide, it might look like this: • 1 grain-based starchy food • 1 dairy food • 1 portion of fresh fruit • 1 glass of water • Optionally, an additional source of protein Nestlé breakfast cereals are a nutritious breakfast choice as they are: • A source of fiber and whole grain • Low in fat (most have low levels of all types of fat, including saturates) • Fortified with vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, calcium and iron • A lower calorie per kilojoule, fat and sugar choice than many other breakfast food options
We'd love to hear your comments about Nestlé cereals, so please let us know what you think, we always appreciate hearing from you.
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Here are some answers to questions we often get asked by potential Office Pride franchise owners
What does the franchise fee cover?
The Office Pride franchise fee is $35,000, which includes initial training in our training center in Palm Harbor, as well as follow-up training and support in your area. It also includes marketing collateral, comprehensive educational materials for sales, personnel management and operations, initial telemarketing lead development, public relations support, human resources support, your own microsite and more.
How long does it take to get started?
Typically, it takes 30 to 90 days to get an Office Pride franchise up and running. However, after you return home from the initial training week, and with the support of corporate staff, in-market visits and, if you have one, your area developer, you should be building your customer base by the end of your first month.
Do you offer a discount for veterans?
Yes. We are a five-star participant in the IFA's VetFran program, and we offer a 25 percent discount on our franchise fee to those who have been honorably discharged after service in our nation's armed forces.
How much is the royalty fee?
The standard royalty fee is 9 percent of all gross revenue sales collected, plus 1 percent of all gross revenue sales collected for the national ad fund, which goes toward national marketing efforts on your behalf.
Do I have to do the cleaning myself?
Our business model trains you to train others to do the cleaning. Many franchisees will tell you they still do some cleaning on rare occasions — when a worker calls in sick or quits on short notice, for instance — but all of the cleaning should be done by your cleaning personnel.
How will I find employees?
Office Pride franchisees find a lot of workers through their church, newspaper and online ads and referrals from their employees. Our ideal worker might already have a full-time job and be looking for a way to supplement their income, or it could be a student looking to earn while they learn. Many are retirees looking to earn and keep active. Office Pride offers these employees a part-time job with a flexible schedule.
How hard is it to get customers?
Potential customers are everywhere — in every commercial business. At Office Pride, we train and equip franchisees to make sales calls, market their business locally, submit an effective bid and close a sale. About 80 percent of your competition likely will be "Mom and Pop" cleaning businesses. With an industry customer turnover rate of 35 percent due to inconsistent, unsatisfactory and poor service, it is not too challenging to gain new customers, thanks to our brand reputation and quality service. Industry-wide, one in three customers switches cleaning services, but fewer than 10 percent of Office Pride customers do.
Where are the growth markets?
The great thing about a commercial cleaning business is that it is needed all the time and everywhere — in large cities, suburban markets, small towns and rural areas. In any economy, employers need their workspaces cleaned for the sake of their employees and customers. That is why commercial cleaning is virtually recession-resistant and grows constantly, with thousands of new commercial offices opening each year.
How does Office Pride define its territories?
We don't saturate a market or pit franchisees against one another. There is enough room in every market, large or small, for everyone. We give franchisees room to sell their own accounts and room to grow their businesses without geographical boundaries of territories. With 77 billion square feet of commercial space in this country, there are plenty of customers to choose from.
How much money can I make?
The answer to that question is entirely up to you. You can find financials here. While the potential is there, your hard work and effort will determine your actual revenue and income.
What will it cost to get started?
We work with you to achieve two short-term goals:
- First, launch your business and achieve a break-even cash flow that includes an owner's salary.
- Second, grow beyond that to achieve your personal equity-growth goals.
In addition to the $35,000 franchise fee, you will need $21,500 to $72,200 in available liquid capital for start-up costs. You also should be prepared with six to nine months' worth of living expenses saved. That is an estimate of how long it will take for you to achieve the first goal.


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Vegging out this January?
As hundreds of thousands of Londoners embark on a voyage of veganism this month, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about, or, more to the point, just how you're going to survive. But fear not, you can still enjoy a mouth-watering menu of meat and animal product-free foods at your fave food outlets at The Brunswick.
While Nando's make no claims of being a vegan restaurant, there are plenty of plant-based menu options that make substitutions easy – from houmous with lashings of Piri Piri drizzle to Supergreen packed with healthy greens including Broccoli, Edamame beans and Kale or their tasty Portobello Mushroom.
Las Iguanas on the other hand have their very own Vegan and Vegetarian menu bringing with animal-product free meals from the chips and dips to the Green Quinoa Salad, and the Brazilian-style palm hearts for starters. On to the main course and you can enjoy the mushroom fajitas, or the sweet potato and butternut squash chilli to name but a few. The treats don't stop there – with a mouth-watering selection of Vegan-friendly deserts to pick from.
LEON has a multitude of Vegan options from breakfast – with their ruby red porridge or their toastally amazing wholemeal toast with cinnamon and date butter – through to tea time. The vegan Wrapsody sings out with its sweet potato falafel, topped with cranberry and clementine sauce among other delights on the lunch menu with plenty of bits in between to see you through the day including a raspberry ripple mini cupcake, their peanut butter jelly brownie, fava beans or nuts berries and cherries.
ITSU has four Vegan-friendly flavour-packed salads including Greens & Beans and the Humble Warrior as well as four sushi dishes including the Veggie Dragon Roll, Veggie club Rolls, Avo Baby Rolls and the Veggie Sushi Collection plus a range of hot meals, snacks and deserts.
The variety of vegan meals at Carluccio's has recently expanded, so you're in for a treat! From snacks like focaccia and olives, or bruschetta with plum tomatoes and basil to new pasta dishes including Cauliflower Orecchiette or Gemelli Alla Primavera. Pasta-free dishes include the new Zucchine Ripiene, or a lighter option with the Riso Nero salad.
If all you fancy is a coffee and a snack, then Starbucks is your bag. Opt for it hot or iced with Soya, Almond, Coconut or Oat milk and any flavoured sweetener syrup. Ask to leave out the Whipped cream, Java chips, protein powder and caramel drizzle. There's also a great range of breakfast, lunch and snack options to get you through the day.
Happy #Veganuary!