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October 2004
A Deeper Look at Breakthrough Growth
Why don't we see more of it?
What you can do about it?
As a member of The Innovator's community, you appreciate that the vitality and viability of your enterprise increasingly requires a New Growth Trajectory. Without genuine innovation the flywheel of growth starts slowing down. The enterprise slips down the aging slide of the corporate lifecycle.
New trajectories are not something limited to the corporate or business unit levels. Every link of the value chain is subject to lifecycle and competitive forces. To remain a vital contributor, customer service, research & development, supply chain and brand management must increasingly redefine their value.
Breakthrough Growth
The 3 critical questions to have top-of-mind in achieving and sustaining Breakthrough Growth.
Keep in mind as you read this article that 'remarkable and unprecedented' in breakthrough implies:
There are two primary areas in which YOU can realistically promote Breakthrough Growth: (1) in your own organization and (2) with affiliated organizations that you have a direct working relationship. As you read the article, you will see
Some basic facts about growth and innovation (1)
Dissatisfaction with growth and innovation is three-fold:
Why don't we see more Breakthrough Growth?
Executives don't personally require it of themselves and others
Executives are anything but complacent about growth. Yet, most executives will fail to deliver above average returns or above average performance. An interesting aspect of human nature is that most executives are convinced this statistic applies to someone else.
Executives who personally confront this dilemma are emboldened by it. Those who deny this truth pursue familiar strategies.
Momentum in the marketplace and inside the company only carries growth so far. Consider these very different approaches to growth:
Company #1: The objective for Company #1 is to grow 10% annually. Each division is tasked to grow 4-5%, about the rate of overall market expansion. The strategy is to close the growth gap through corporate-level investments. Executives are compensated when they meet the internal growth target. In this organization, would big ideas be welcomed or dismissed?
Company #2: Contrast that view of growth with that of Stryker Corporation. Ned Lipes, EVP, shared: "Our Chairman leads the company by driving us to think about how to achieve 20% and grow market share every year. The question is 'how am I going to achieve it.' When the bar is set high, it changes the thought processes of everyone in the company."
Leading breakthrough growth is challenging and personally demanding. It changes
Innovators send the right signals to their people.
Trapped in traditions of thinking
Human nature traps us in our own traditions of thinking. We are creatures of habit -- attracted to process thinking because it offers us consistency, reliability, uniformity - all aspects of tradition. Tradition is important for those areas where we want continuity from the past.
This creates the dilemma between new growth trajectories and maintaining continuity.
Trap: Traditions of thinking have led to an imbalance between facts and imagination. Sound business judgment requires that you get the facts right about today's reality. However, if you use today's facts to project the future reality, all you should expect is improvement . nothing new. Our traditions of thinking have deified facts and analysis at the expense of imagination.
Innovators stimulate possibility thinking.
Trap: Imbalanced emphasis on financial planning versus business execution. When financial plans are aiming for continuity, little innovative action is required. Plan moderate gains in the financials, then traditional tactics and actions suffice for execution. However, bold endeavors require a different level of thinking to make futuristic ideas practical.
Innovators think through tactics and actions, with their people.
Trap: Breaking established patterns is uncomfortable. The very nature of a pattern of thinking or reacting is that it is second nature, automatic and comfortable. Breaking patterns takes work and determination. Learning to think differently means going through phases of being awkward, making mistakes and feeling frustrated with your own progress. From Bob Danzig, former head of Hearst Publishing: 'My role is helping people operate outside their Corridors of Comfort.'
Bold opportunities evoke risk and conflict
A common reaction to bold growth opportunities is 'This is risky!' In the instant that one thinks 'risk', there is an immediate emotional reaction.
From within the mindset of corporate tradition, risk equates to danger. The emotion is fear. Caution becomes the appropriate response.
In the mindset of the entrepreneur or enterprising executive, risk is an integral part of any big growth opportunity. 'What are the risks?' 'What will we do about them?' These questions become the call for inventive thinking and action.
New Trajectory Growth raises conflict
While the business discussion is on the relative merits of an opportunity, the undercurrent of conflict comes from people's differing emotions. Unless you surface the individual, emotional views of the risk, nothing gets resolved. Nothing gets learned. The futility of raising ambitious business opportunities is reinforced.
Tension and conflict are inherent in big ambitions. An inability to manage our own emotional reaction or the emotional reactions of others, forces the business opportunity into the most conservative, cautious course.
Innovators manage their own emotional reaction; they help others do likewise.
Ignoring subtle signals and hidden flaws
For opportunities where there is familiarity, expertise, and experience, executives assume that a plan properly executed will deliver success. This assumption usually proves valid.
Breakthrough endeavors, by their very nature, have gaps and unknowns that you cannot see at the outset. Human nature is to be right about our own point of view, which constitutes the seeds of failure. By managing bold opportunities in a traditional manner, companies (1) fail to have everyone on the lookout for what was missed; (2) fail to give serious consideration to the people who see difficulties (usually those on the front line and far removed from the decision-makers).
Innovators (1) look for what has been missed, and (2) value what others see that they may not see.
The Critical Success Factors of Breakthrough Growth
When companies put themselves on a new growth trajectory:
1. Redefine Winning Before You Have the Answers
Jack Welsh widely popularized the
redefinition of winning when he declared that every GE business would
become #1 or #2 in their industry or exit GE.
Leaders create new futures for their enterprise and for their people. Winning is redefined before you have the answers; even before you have all the questions. The leadership challenge is to convey, with absolute certainty, that success in the future is an irrevocable change from what success has been in the past. Only then can people adjust their thinking.
The human response to redefined winning is to find individual ways to succeed in the newly defined environment. This is fundamental to human nature. Remove barriers and people spontaneously seek out new thinking, behaviors, and courses of action to be individually successful.
Innovators make the comfortable future extinct.
2. You Make the Opportunity Compelling
People usually think a 'burning platform' is needed to put a company or organization on a new growth trajectory. A burning platform is of course, a mixed blessing.
Business circumstances can be urgent. However, what makes an endeavor compelling is that it captures the human spirit. Blockbusters, game changers or market disruptors rarely come with the label 'compelling' already attached.
There is another approach to making it compelling. Compelling comes from a leader's personal energy to win; your belief, determination, and then instilling that in others. Executives determined to have successful breakthroughs take personal charge of instilling the compelling nature in others. Your personal energy is the catalyst for releasing and harnessing the energy in others. Leaders don't launch a breakthrough from the comfort of the executive suite. Executives determined to have successful breakthroughs make sure that the hands-on project leader has the same degree of 'fire-in-the-belly'.
Innovators make the opportunity compelling.
3. Push the Thinking
Successful breakthroughs push the thinking before pushing the action. The rush to action has you feel that progress is being made. Usually it is progress along the traditional trajectory. Pushing the thinking includes:
Pushing the thinking does not let you off with ready-made answers.
One executive had his management team exploring acquisition targets that were not in-play. This broadened the thinking on what makes a business valuable and sought after. They explored how they would integrate an acquisition before knowing if it would ever be in-play. This endeavor caused them to think about and lead their existing businesses differently, even before their first acquisition.
Breakthrough thinking addresses uncertainty by asking different questions.
Innovators push the thinking throughout planning and execution.
4. Cultivate People
In achieving any business objective, you should expect people to be competent. If however, attaining the goal requires that people be:
Now, we are talking about commitment and not competence! Commitment isn't an attitude; it is a state of mind and a readiness for action. Commitment describes people when they are at their best. If you want or need people's commitment, you have to go out of your way to encourage it and earn it. New growth trajectories can't succeed without both an entrepreneurial spirit and the commitment of key people in and around the venture. The leadership team is selected as much for its passion as for its competence.
Attributes of commitment can be cultivated. Great leaders do it intentionally. How? Find people who see the potential in the new growth area, both for the company and for themselves, or help them see it . Support their actions. Welcome their insights and dilemmas ... Work with them to resolve challenges and overcome obstacles ... Help them discover other potential obstacles early. Stay committed to them.
Innovators win and win often, not solely by what they accomplish, but through what they enable others to accomplish.
5. Increasing the People You Reach Over Time
The following statement is obvious: at the outset, most people introduced to a new direction will not leap at the opportunity. Does this mean they are resisting? . No. The advertising and marketing industries plan for this. It is no different with people in a company. Each key stakeholder will begin at his or her starting point somewhere on the Continuum of Acceptance. Integral to new trajectory growth is moving key people along that Continuum.
Another aspect of human nature: People over-estimate those they can reach in the short-term, and under-estimate the reach of their influence in the long-term.
Innovators have a game plan for moving people along the Continuum.
Champions first go after the
people they can reach. Who can you reach
the initiative is in action, you open possibilities not previously
Momentum opens further possibilities for reaching people. When?
One senior manager was about to make a fatal mistake. He was personally determined to open a new growth area for the business. The company had been successful in a few individual projects, but hadn't decided to take the step to a funded line of business. He was about to begin a conversation with the Marketing EVP by asking what the VP thought of a new growth area . WRONG.
People want to know that you are really behind it. Enrollment begins with a champion beginning each and every conversation with their personal conviction about the venture and its benefit to the company. Only then do you solicit other people's engagement. Why? Human nature is to moderate what you say based upon what has just been said. If you make no opening remarks, you leave it up to chance. If you make your stand clear . your commitment to it. it elevates and energizes the conversation to an entirely different plane.
Innovators reach the people they can and build momentum where they can.
The key is
Speak your idea
Speak it well
Speak it often
Take ground where you can.
(1) Sources of facts include:
Doug Berger is Managing Partner with Innovate (www.Innovate1st.com). Innovate specializes in large-scale systemic innovation and breakthrough initiatives across a variety of industries. Doug can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or tel +1.732.564.0945
©2004 Innovate LLC (all rights reserved)


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When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited. Making his feature debut, writer-director Ari Aster unleashes a nightmare vision of a domestic breakdown that exhibits the craft and precision of a nascent auteur, transforming a familial tragedy into something ominous and deeply disquieting, and pushing the horror movie into chilling new terrain with its shattering portrait of heritage gone to hell.
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TNPSC has released released the job notification for 10 vacancies in Tamil Nadu. The candidates who are from that location can eligible to apply for the job post vacancies. Every year TNPSC Recruiting new candidates to fill their job vacancies in their office. Now TNPSC Job recruitment has been released and the candidates can able to check their notification at the bottom of this post. You can check their upcoming notifications at their official website regularly.
- 1 TNPSC Assistant Commissioner Recruitment 2018
- 1.1 TNPSC 2018 Notification Highlights
- 1.2 TNPSC Job Vacancy Details
- 1.3 Eligibility criteria to apply TNPSC Assistant Commissioner Vacancy
- 1.4 TNPSC Application fees, Exam fees, Salary & Selection Process
- 1.5 How to apply for TNPSC Assistant Commissioner post
- 1.6 TNPSC Important dates for Assistant Commissioner Vacancies
- 1.7 Download TNPSC official Notification and Application Form
TNPSC Assistant Commissioner Recruitment 2018
TNPSC has been released the notification for the post of 10 Assistant Commissioner vacancies on 12.01.2018.They invites Candidates to fill their 10 Vacancies. The candidates who are eligible for the post can ably to apply through Online. As per the TNPSC Recruitment 2018, the application start from 12.01.2018 to 11.02.2018. So the eligible and interested candidates can able to apply to the post of Assistant Commissioner. Here you can find TNPSC job how to apply, eligibility details, application fees, Age limit and selection process.
TNPSC 2018 Notification Highlights
|Notification Date
|Job type
|TN Govt Jobs
|Job Location
|Tamil Nadu
|Apply mode
|Last Date
TNPSC Job Vacancy Details
TNPSC has released the following vacancy details with their recent recruitment. They give huge surprise to the candidates. They invites 10 Candidates to fill their vacancies. You can check their job vacancy details by post below.
Total Vacancies: 10
TNPSC Vacancies 2018 by Post
TNPSC requires following posts to fill their vacancies.
Assistant Commissioner – 10
Eligibility criteria to apply TNPSC Assistant Commissioner Vacancy
The eligibility Criteria to apply for the TNPSC Job has been officially released on their notification. It is very important to apply to that vacancy. The candidates required to check the Eligibility details for TNPSC recruitment 2018.
Educational Qualification for TNPSC Post Vacancy
Candidates are requested to check their education qualification required for various TNPSC job opportunities by post.
Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission or the State Board as the case may be.
(a) A Degree of M.A., Labour Management (formerly known as MLM) awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies, Chennai
(b) (i) Any Degree AND
(ii) A Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Social
Science or Labour Relations or Social Welfare
A Diploma in Labour Laws awarded by the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
A Diploma in Labour Laws and Administrative Laws
A Degree in Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Administration awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies
A Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare awarded by the Madras Productivity Council or Coimbatore Productivity Council
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations awarded by the Madurai Institute of Social Work, Madurai
M.A. Degree in Work Education awarded by the University of Madras.
Age limit to TNPSC online apply
TNPSC has required age limit to get application online. So only allowed aged candidates application only processed at the time the selection process. So kindly check out the age limit below.
AGE LIMIT (as on 01.07.2018)
- SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes – No Age Limit
- 'Others' [i.e. applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs] – 30 Years (should not have
For more reference kindly check the official notification.
TNPSC Application fees, Exam fees, Salary & Selection Process
Application Fees
To apply for the various vacancies released at TNPSC, the candidates are required to pay the application fees. The fees details may vary by cast. The candidates can check their application fees by their cast.
Registration Fee: Rs.150/-
For One Time Registration (Revised with effect from 01.03.2017 vide G.O.(Ms).No.32, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (M) Department, dated 01.03.2017). Note: Applicants who have already registered in One Time Registration system within the validity period of 5 years are exempted.
Examination Fee: Rs.200/-
The Examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting the online application for this recruitment if they are not eligible for the concession noted below.
Salary details
TNPSC Job salary details has been given below. The candidates can check various salary information below
Assistant Commissioner – Rs.56100-177500 (Level 22)
Selection Process
TNPSC may follow the following process to select the candidates.
- Written exam
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
How to apply for TNPSC Assistant Commissioner post
The Interested and Eligible candidates can able to apply for this job vacancy from 12.01.2018 to 11.02.2018
- log on to TNPSC official website http://www.tnpscexams.in/
- Register your self as a candidate to apply for the job
- Go to the career and vacancy section
- Search for the Assistant Commissioner Notification
- Read the instructions and carefully and verify yourself for your eligibility.
- Open the application form and submit it.
- Fill the online application form without any error.
- If payment is necessary pay the application fees.
- Take the print out of the application.
TNPSC Important dates for Assistant Commissioner Vacancies
The following important dates need to be remembered by the TNPSC candidates.
- Date Of Notification: 12.01.2018
- Last date for submission of application: 11.02.2018
- Last date for payment: 13.02.2018
- Date of Written Examination Paper 1: 29.04.2018 FN
- Date of Written Examination Paper 2: 29.04.2018 AN
Download TNPSC official Notification and Application Form
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Happy New Year!
We are starting 2018 off in the right way, with a fresh new look to accompany our new website!
Over the Christmas break, the Gallery and Tearoom underwent a little bit of a makeover, ready for re-opening in 2018.
None of the work would have been possible without the help and skills of one of our exhibiting photographers, Ken Rich, who kindly gave us both his time and decorating skills for a few days just after Christmas.
We cannot thank Ken enough for his kindness and generosity and for undertaking such a job for us, we are truly grateful!
So, we are starting the new year with a fresh lick of paint, some new cabinets and display units and some new and exciting workshops, exhibitions and artists for you all too! Not forgetting to mention all of the yummy cakes and treats that will be available in the Ewe and I Tearoom too!
We hope that you will get to pop in and see the place for yourselves soon!
Maybe we will see you at our Open Art Exhibition's Preview Evening? Join us from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Monday 15th January 2018 to celebrate the work of local artists of all ages, with the profits from all exhibition sales going to Andover Trees United.
With best wishes from all at The Sheep Shed Gallery and Tearoom!


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One of the benefits of a security system that many homeowners don't think about is the insurance discount. While not every insurance company gives a deduction for a monitored alarm system, many companies do offer one. It's generally around 10 percent — and while that might not seem like much it can really add up over time. Since having insurance on a home can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year, there can be significant annual savings from having an alarm system in place. Not to mention the peace of mind that comes along with it, as well.
Choose the Right Insurance Company
The best insurance company will be one that provides a good discount for a monitored alarm service. Any homeowner who wants to have an alarm will want to have an insurance company that sees the value of that service. It's not every insurance company that gives discounts, so asking around is important. For many homeowners, the opportunity to just use their current insurance company will be available. Others will have to decide whether they want to change companies to get the discount, and whether the new company offers a price that is fair and reasonable. For the right price and the discount, switching insurance companies can be well worth the time it takes.
Choose the Right Alarm Company
It's not just the insurance company, but the alarm company that has to be the right one, as well. A good alarm company will offer a quality product and will make sure to help the homeowner find discounts on their insurance, as well. Generally, there is only one discount. It's specifically tied to having a monitored alarm system, and designed to ensure that anyone who is working to safeguard their home in that way can see savings on their annual insurance bill. The right alarm company should also offer:
- 24/7 monitoring
- customer support
- easy installation
- a fair price
- good equipment
- reliable service
With all of those things going for it plus the insurance discount being offered, it's possible to work with a home security company that any homeowner can appreciate and be happy with.
Make Sure the Benefits Outweigh the Cost
The benefits of an alarm company need to outweigh the costs. There's a fee for monitoring, and a contract is usually required. But a homeowner who has these things is essentially paying for peace of mind. With the insurance discount they can pay just a little bit less for that peace of mind, and that can make having an alarm system even more worthwhile.
The right combination of insurance company and monitored security company is a great way to feel comfortable and safe at home.
It's something that money really can't buy, and it's well worth having no matter how many people are in the family or where the homeowner lives.
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Take advantage of exclusive deals and perks not available in-store from the comfort of your own home. The entire process will have to be coordinated with the shopping centre central management and it is most likely that all painting and preparation will have to be scheduled for outside hours. Central in Broadway, near Central Railway Station, is a shopping precinct that is easy to spot by the vertical gardens that cover its facade. While there may be challenges buying clothes online, here are four tips to ensure that your online clothes shopping be as fuss-free (you don't want to waste your precious time), and as pleasant as possible. Catatan: Jika Anda mengintegrasikan bagian toko Anda dengan Shopify dan ingin menghapus bagian toko itu di Halaman Anda, maka Anda harus menghapusnya melalui Shopify.
Avoid the stress of shopping this way by taking your shopping experience online. Package can get lost or damaged – You may have to buy the insurance when you shop online. All this not only at the lowest price but with the best offers and exclusive deals to make the online shopping experience the best you can have at any online gadgets or electronics store. When it comes to shopping for cheap perfume online there is no other easier way. You're going to want to choose the most affordable bid from a shop with a good reputation. Our main aim at Gadgets 360 is to provide an online shopping site wherein you can get the expert product reviews to decide what to buy and then actually buy the product without switching between sites. The first consideration is how to compete against the larger coffee shop chain stores. To access The Shop at The Broad without a museum ticket, go to the south lobby doors.
When shopping online , it can be more difficult to negotiate price given that you are not directly interacting with a sales person Some consumers use price comparison websites to find the best price and/or to make a decision about who or where to buy from to save money.
Shopping on the wrong date or forgetting to do a shop will quickly put you in bad standing with your scheduler. Skateboards, snowboards, shoes, and other items are available at the Arlington Heights skateboard shop, and FA Skateboard Shop can be called at (847) 392-3377. More and more people shop online because they have discovered it is a good way to save time, energy, money and gas. No plastic bags – When you shop online, you won't be using any plastic bags to carry your items.
I'm not advocating that you choose the lowest bid every time (there are some bad shops out there), but as a former shop owner, I can tell you with confidence that it's seldom worthwhile to choose the highest bid. The SHOP Marketplace can help small businesses offer affordable coverage to employees. Chicago skaters will be likely to search out the whereabouts of FA Skateboard Shop at 567 South Arthur Ave. This online shop is indeed a trusted online company that undergoes monitoring from SafeBuy.


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Directors of Chisholm Bookmakers Limited say they are "disappointed" in the company's latest set of accounts which show losses of £105,772.
The family-run chain of North East bookmakers blamed the costs of media rights for a swing from profit of £104,773 in 2013 to a loss of £105,772 the year after.
Ashington-headquartered Chisholm, which dates back to the 1950s, said the increased costs associated with showing sports fixtures at its branches were not commercially viable and questioned their long term use.
Chisholm, which operates around 48 shops between Berwick upon Tweed and Scarborough, questioned the viability of running small betting shops in the face of such costs.
Consequently the firm said it will now look for high street shops with greater footfall to cover the overheads.
The firm said: "Over the past seven years the cumulative impact of increases in costs for media rights, dual regulation by the Gambling Commission and LGAs, and increases in taxation via a switch from VAT to machine games duty has considerably increased the risk of operating small community betting shops.
"It is our view that risk associated with this type of unit will continue to increase."
As turnover increased 9.8% to £42.1m, the firm noted an increase in football betting, relative to traditional betting events such as horseracing and greyhound racing.
Within a strategic report accompanying the accounts, director Howard Chisholm said "inappropriate" changes to betting sector legislation posed a "significant risk" to the company.
Among these factors he noted changes to planning regulation, Government talk of changes to regulations on fixed odds betting machines and an increase in the Horserace Betting Levy to pay for community facilities and treatment of gambling addiction.
The introduction of "Inspired Storm" digital gaming machines throughout Chisholm's stores was said to have made up some of the drop in income suffered by the firm in 2013.


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Republicans want Clinton Foundation investigated
With help from Caitlin Emma, Caroline Kelly and Michael Stratford
GOP LAWMAKERS SEEK FEDERAL INQUIRY OVER CLINTON'S LAUREATE TIES: Dozens of House Republicans, led by Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, will ask the feds today to investigate the Clinton Foundation — including the Clintons' ties to Laureate Education, a for-profit college chain. A letter [ http://politico.pro/29H4quy] to the FBI, IRS and FTC — signed by more than 65 lawmakers — asks the agencies to review allegations "pursuant to your jurisdictional charge." They say "unresolved media reports" suggest the foundation is a "lawless 'pay to play' enterprise."
— Josh Schwerin, a Hillary Clinton campaign spokesman, called the letter "another baseless political attack from House Republicans."
— Former President Bill Clinton was paid $16.5 million to serve as honorary chancellor of Laureate International Universities, and Laureate has donated money to the Clinton Foundation, the letter says. In addition, it says that the International Youth Foundation, an organization focused on training and educating young people for the workforce, is "run by" Laureate founder Douglas Becker, and received over $55 million in USAID grants from 2010 to 2012. The letter states the situation creates the appearance that millions of taxpayer dollars were channeled to the International Youth Foundation by Secretary Clinton's State Department "as a kickback for her husband's generous contract as an honorary Laureate chancellor."
— William S. Reese, the president and CEO of the International Youth Foundation, has said federal grants "have been awarded following all applicable federal and agency rules of procurement and related processes." Also, Reese said Becker, while serving as chairman of the board, isn't paid and does not "play an operational executive role." Michael Stratford and I have the story: http://politi.co/29VWmpG
PENCE'S PUSH FOR REFORM: Donald Trump's vice presidential pick Mike Pence has been aggressive on education reform as governor of Indiana — and he has made a few enemies along the way. Pence has forcefully pushed for the expansion of charter schools, along with the expansion of what is already the nation's largest school voucher program. Trump has expressed similar views, saying that he's "very much in favor of school choice." Pence's record on school choice expansion has earned him high praise from groups like the Center for Education Reform. "He has been an outspoken supporter of the critical right of parents to choose the school that is best for their children," said CER founder Jeanne Allen. Pence has also been locked in a power struggle with the state's elected Democratic superintendent, Glenda Ritz, for years. Democrats have accused Pence of stacking the state board of education against Ritz with his appointees. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said this of Pence: "Instead of working with a democratically elected state schools superintendent — a nationally respected teacher — to help improve public education, he did everything in his power to undermine her authority and credibility." Caitlin Emma has a refresher on Pence's edu-record: http://politico.pro/2adpi8z.
— Speaking of GOP governors clashing with teachers unions, Govs. Chris Christie and Scott Walker are among the announced list of speakers who will appear next week at the RNC convention in Cleveland. [ http://bit.ly/29MnuW4]
HAPPY FRIDAY. WELCOME TO MORNING EDUCATION. Kimberly Hefling here. Need an outlet to escape the pre-convention craziness? Enjoy the soothing sound of a waterfall coming from the Interior Department's #BearCam, live from Katmai National Park in Alaska. [ http://bit.ly/1l4L7WY] Michael Statford is back on Monday. Send tips and feedback: [email protected] or @ mstratford. Share event listings: [email protected]. And follow us on Twitter: @Morning_Edu and @POLITICOPro.
STATE AUTHORIZATION REGS COMING SOON: The White House's Office of Management and Budget this week signed off [ http://bit.ly/29SgNlt] on the Obama administration's proposal to push states to beef up their oversight of online college programs. That means the Education Department will soon be unveiling its proposed rule, which would effectively force states to actively regulate online programs that enroll their residents — even if the college isn't physically located in the state.
— One big question is how the Education Department's proposal will embrace, or reject, multi-state reciprocity agreements, which are aimed at easing the burden on online programs looking to operate across multiple states (and who would therefore have to go through multiple approval processes under the administration's plan). The largest is the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, which has signed up 40 states. Proponents say the agreements reduce costs for colleges, but some consumer advocates have said the multi-state standards don't go far enough in protecting students.
— For-profit colleges and other institutions offering online programs have been concerned about the rules. House Republicans on Thursday advanced an education funding bill that would block the department's state authorization proposal, along with an array of other administration policies: [ http://politico.pro/29SgPdo].
THE LAUNCH OF US-CHINA STRONG: More than six years ago, President Barack Obama announced the "100,000 Strong" initiative — a national effort to increase the number of American students studying in China. That 100,000 goal was met a few years later, but a nonprofit created in response to Obama's challenge is still working to foster closer U.S.-China relations.
— Formerly called the 100,000 Strong Foundation, the organization was relaunched last month as the US-China Strong Foundation. CEO Carola McGiffert, in a conversation with Morning Education, said the group hopes to dramatically increase the number of K-12 Mandarin learners by 2020 — from approximately 200,000 students to 1 million.
— The foundation will start setting up a Beijing office in August, and state leaders have signed up for pilot or expansion Mandarin programs in Iowa, Washington, California, Utah, Delaware and Michigan, McGiffert said. There is also strong support from the Chinese government, which has promised 30,000 scholarships for Americans of different education levels, for different lengths of time. "Regardless of where you are on the political spectrum, and how one views China, we still need to know China better," McGiffert said.
NO CANDIDATE LEFT BEHIND: Hillary Clinton has issued a new ad called "Role Models" that asks voters to decide which candidate they are comfortable with their children watching as president. [ http://bit.ly/29EmFuG] The ad is part of the Clinton campaign's effort to show her as a steady, experienced advocate for kids. [ http://politi.co/29GAScG]
— The 74 and Bellwether Education Partners are teaming up to live-blog education takeaways from the Democratic and Republican conventions. The first post outlines where 18 Republican National Convention elites stand on education: http://bit.ly/29A5viL.
MORE DETAILS ON THE 'FILE ONCE FAFSA' PROPOSAL: Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) today is introducing the legislation he teased earlier this week [ http://politico.pro/29ILHNe] that would allow Pell Grant recipients to apply for federal aid only once, rather than each year. The change would apply only to dependent students who receive Pell Grants. After filling out the FAFSA in their first year, students would be allowed to simply certify that they are a dependent student in subsequent years. If their financial circumstances change, financial aid offices would still have the discretion to alter their aid without students having to refile the form, according to a fact sheet [ http://politico.pro/29BVTDp] provided by Scott's office. Read the full bill: http://politico.pro/29BW55M.
FACEBOOK GIVES $15 MILLION TO CODE.ORG: Facebook is donating $15 million to Code.org over the next five years — money that will be used to increase diversity in the technology sector.
— "The opportunity to learn computer science shouldn't depend on your neighborhood, your gender, or the color of your skin," said Hadi Partovi, CEO of Code.org. Code.org says roughly 5 million female students use its K-12 coding platform, and nearly half the students using Code.org curriculum in their classrooms are underrepresented minorities. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appeared in advertisements for Code.org, [http://bit.ly/29N1zxZ] and starred in a segment of its "Hour of Code" YouTube series in 2013. [ http://bit.ly/1cxN4rM]
— Governors can learn to code, too. Govs. Terry Branstad of Iowa, Larry Hogan of Maryland, Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas and Terry McAuliffe of Virginia will get a coding tutorial from students today at the National Governors Association meeting in Des Moines. The event is meant to put a spotlight on the importance of computer science education.
GROUPS KEEP PUSHING ON 'N-SIZE': More than 30 organizations have signed onto a letter urging the Education Department to reconsider part of its draft rule for holding schools accountable under the Every Student Succeeds Act. They want to see changes on state "n-sizes," or the minimum size of a student subgroup that would be counted for accountability purposes. The department doesn't prescribe a particular n-size in its draft rule, but states with n-sizes larger than 30 would have to submit a justification to federal officials. The groups signing the letter say that 30 is too high — and they want it cut down to 10. Alliance for Excellent Education, one of the groups signing the letter, released a report [ http://politi.co/1YeArK9] last month that said the academic needs of minority students, low-income students, English-language learners and students with disabilities could be ignored in more than half of states if the rule goes unchanged. The letter: http://bit.ly/29SaLl2.
SUMMER LEARNING RESOURCES: The Education Department has launched a Summer Learning Portal [ http://bit.ly/2adv9KZ] with resources for communities that are looking to design and implement better summer learning programs. The Obama administration has been pushing [ http://bit.ly/1oCSzPy] the issue this year, with 10 federal officials visiting different summer learning sites this week to learn about programs across the country. For example, Education Secretary John B. King Jr.'s chief of staff, Emma Vadehra, was in New York City on Thursday to visit Harlem RBI [ http://bit.ly/29WcPac], which provides summer learning for more than 1,000 children in East Harlem and the South Bronx
— The Boys & Girls Club of America has hired Tammy Cameron as senior vice president of government relations.
— The Lumina Foundation issues a series of papers exploring how public colleges and universities are using outcomes-based funding: http://bit.ly/29zDiZt
— The National Center for Education Statistics found that the average tuition and fees at 4-year public institutions increased by nearly 4 percent between 2013-14 and 2015-16: http://bit.ly/2ad3Gcz
— A new data point from the National Center for Education Statistics asked high school students at two points in their high school careers about whether they are a "math person" or "science person": http://bit.ly/29Tgiti
— The Education Commission of the States looks at lessons learned from states' efforts to redesign state financial aid: http://bit.ly/29SRCOJ
— Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs bill that strikes the term "mental retardation" from state law. Journal News: http://bit.ly/29LLMzZ
— Orleans Parish school Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. presents a draft plan to guide the reunification of the city's public schools. The Times-Picayune: http://bit.ly/29HC9yG
— University of Virginia assault case shows complexities of such cases. The Washington Post: http://wapo.st/29BzZAp
— Denver Public Schools to strip nearly 50 teachers of tenure protection. Chalkbeat: http://bit.ly/29LEvjS
— Ten renowned researchers are coming to Texas universities as a result of inaugural grants under Gov. Greg Abbott's program. Texas Tribune: http://bit.ly/29X1RAZ
— New York Mayor Bill de Blasio signs legislation making free menstrual products available in all New York City public schools, shelters and prisons. Huffington Post: http://huff.to/29BzG8C
— The University at Albany won't play basketball in North Carolina because of its "bathroom bill." Times Union: http://bit.ly/29H3WVd
— Washington state ordered to appear in court to explain school-funding plan. The Seattle Times: http://bit.ly/29TUEoH
— Tennessee announces shorter testing times. WKRN: http://bit.ly/29KYsHG
— Rhode Island governor signs bill allowing existing charters to expand, but makes it harder for new charter networks to open. Providence Journal: http://bit.ly/29GLzdV
— The Justice Department said Columbia University has agreed to pay $9.5 million to resolve allegations that it improperly charged the National Institutes of Health for facilities and administrative costs on more than 400 federal grants. Washington Post: http://wapo.st/29yyuHG
— UW-Madison student center criticized for holding separate meetings to discuss shootings. Wisconsin State Journal: http://bit.ly/29XCqC9
— Michigan Governor Rick Snyder seeks state Supreme Court opinion on school funding. Detroit Free Press: http://on.freep.com/29HNGQW
— California education officials are moving to comply with the nation's first law requiring public schools to include prominent gay people and LGBT rights milestones in history classes. The Associated Press: http://abcn.ws/29Fo19m
Keep the Wagon Wheel [ http://bit.ly/1aPgLRN] of news churning with the Pro Education team: @ caitlinzemma ( [email protected]), @ khefling ( [email protected]), @ mstratford ( [email protected]) and @ mrmikevasquez ( [email protected]).


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Stephen Nover's NHL Underdog of the Week
Stephen Nover's NHL Underdog of the Week
Buffalo vs. Washington, 11/01/2019 19:00 EDT, Score: 1 - 6
Money Line: +165 Buffalo
Sportsbook: SportsBetting
Result: Loss
The Sabres are much improved this season. They are in a great ambush spot against Washington. Buffalo last played on Monday at home losing 3-2 in a shootout to Arizona.
The well-rested Sabres draw the Capitals in Washington's first game back from a highly successful five-game road swing.
The combination of a huge plus price, Sabres' improvement and the letdown spot for the Capitals makes it worth backing the underdog.
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Hong Kong action cinema is maturing. Perhaps it is the influence of Western filmmaking … perhaps the filmmakers themselves have matured and are more proficient at the art of cinematic storytelling.
Twenty years ago director Clarence Fok's latest thriller starring Donnie Yen, Special ID, would have been simply one of those "chop-socky" endeavors complete with endless fight sequences, bad dialog and a likely incoherent plotline.
That was then, this is now. The contemporary action films coming out of China these days (as opposed to the historical epics) are more nuanced … story and acting are as important as the fight "set pieces" — the characters even speak lines of dialog that make sense (and drive the story forward).
For purists, who are expecting nothing more than 90 minutes worth of kung fu combat, they need to come to the realization that Bruce Lee is dead.
In Special ID, due out on both DVD and Blu-ray on May 13 from Well Go U.S.A., action star Donnie Yen (IP Man, Bodyguards and Assassins, Painted Skin, Flash Point, etc.) plays Chen Zilong, an uncover cop who may be close to going over to the dark side. He's so into his role as a triad thug that his boss (played Ronald Cheng) has grown worried … maybe it's time to bring him out.
That opportunity arrives when a former gangland "friend" named Sunny (Andy On) takes to whacking mainland triad associates. Not only do the police want him to check things out, but ironically so do his current mob friends — they view the power-hungry Sunny as a threat.
Into this volatile mix comes Zilong's new partner (for the case) Fang Jing (Tian Jing — Police Story 2013, The Warring States), a by-the-rules beauty who finds her partner's unorthodox methods of police work to be more than disturbing. And his look, demeanor and "friends" even more so. Surviving this case will require speed, cunning … and trust!
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DEADLINE APPROACHING: Khang & Khang LLP Announces The Filing Of A Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against TerraForm Power, Inc. And Reminds Investors With Losses To Contact The FirmACCESSWIRE
IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 27, 2016 / Khang & Khang LLP (the "Firm") announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against TerraForm Power, Inc. ("TerraForm" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TERP). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares between March 7, 2015 and March 15, 2016, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the Firm prior to the June 3, 2016, lead plaintiff motion deadline.
If you purchased shares of TerraForm during the Class Period, please contact Joon M. Khang, Esquire, of Khang & Khang, 18101 Von Karman Avenue, 3rd Floor, Irvine, CA 92612, by telephone: (949) 419-3834, or by email at email@example.com.
There has been no class certification in this case. Until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. You may choose to take no action and remain a passive class member.
According to the complaint, the Company issued false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) TerraForm's Management Services Agreement with SunEdison subjected TerraForm to certain risks associated with SunEdison's problematic internal financial controls; and (2) TerraForm Power did not have effective internal financial controls.
If you purchased shares of TerraForm during the Class Period, you have until June 3, 2016 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff. If you wish to learn more about this lawsuit, or if you have any questions concerning this notice or your rights, please contact Joon M. Khang, a prominent litigator for almost two decades, by telephone: (949) 419-3834, or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Symposia at Europhysiology 2020 are to consist of one or two organiser (who will also act as the Chair) and therefore not be included as a speaker, two senior leaders in the field (each allocated 30 minutes) and two early-career individuals (each allocated 15 minutes) totalling 1.5 hours. Early-career should be PhD, Postdoc or first faculty position level (non-professorial).
We welcome, and encourage, submissions from all countries, not just from colleagues working in Europe.
Each symposium will have the following format:
The organiser may select the early-career speakers from the submitted abstracts in June 2020.
There will be 18 symposia in total across the three days.
Each symposium can be funded to a maximum of €2,000 Euro to cover travel, accommodation and registration of speakers who are not members of any of the hosting societies (FEPS, TPS, SPS, DPG). It is the expectation of the Scientific Programme Committee that organisers find funding from additional sources. This support will be acknowledged online and in the printed programme.
All speakers are required to submit an abstract.
When submitting your proposal, please bear in mind the importance of ensuring gender, geographic and career-stage balance.
The Societies are committed to increasing equality and diversity in the physiological sciences, and we would like to ask you to be mindful of this commitment when making your suggestions for scientific content.


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A job seeker commented about doing very well at the job interview; then, apparently, performing poorly on a test of her skills specific to a software package required for the job.
She did know how to use an older version of this software, but the test required her to understand how to use the most current version (2 years old at this point). Unfortunately, she hadn't jumped online to learn the new software — and didn't get the job.
She isn't alone; this scenario plays out far too often.
We all have things we wish we understood better or know more about to do our jobs better or to move up or on to a better job. Call this "resume management" – managing what you can put on your resume, filling skill or experience gaps.
Look for areas you need to fill-in to compete successfully. Also look for new requirements or opportunities to increase your value in the job market. Look at the job descriptions for the jobs you want. What are the skills that are required for the job that you don't have? And, what are the skills you have that may be a bit out of date (like the software version problem).
Read articles about your profession or industry. What's new – technology, regulations, and best practices. Is competition developing from a different technology, approach, company, country, or type of organization?
If there is something you'd enjoy learning more about for your career – something you want to learn – this could be the right time to add new skills; to fill gaps on your resume that will help you qualify for better opportunities. It can be done.
Here's how to add to, or update, your skill set:
1. Volunteer
Often you can learn when you volunteer to work at a non-profit. Be sure that the volunteering activities include work using the skills you want to learn, hopefully while you are coached by a manager or co-worker who is knowledgable. This is sometimes known as"on the job training" or "OJT." OJT can be a great way to learn something new, and volunteering can be the quickest way to get that OJT.
2. Take Free Online Classes
From KhanAcademy.org (high school math, physics, and related topics) to OpenCourseWare from MIT, Harvard, Stanford and other very well-regarded universities, the Internet provides many free or low-cost options for learning.
If, like the job seeker mentioned above, your lack of skill is related to a software product, you may be able to find free tutorials from the software company. On their website, Microsoft provides free webinars and ebooks, for example, about their products.
3. Find Local Classes
Local tutors, adult education, community colleges, universities, and commercial training companies can be great sources of low-cost instruction on topics from technology to basic math, writing, and language skills, and the cost may be quite low. Perhaps you can exchange training in a field you know for training in a field you need with a private tutor or adult education provider or some other labor exchange to minimize the out-of-pocket expense.
4. Attend Industry or Professional Conferences
Professional and industry conferences can be an excellent source of the latest information on a field. Often, visiting a conference's "expo center" or "exhibit hall" to see what the vendors who serve that field are providing and promoting is free, if you can't afford to pay for the full conference attendance fee.
5. Check Out Local Professional Groups
If you are a member, attending local meetings should be a no-brainer and hopefully low cost. If you don't belong, ask if they will allow you to attend once for free to see if the group is a good fit for you. Check out MeetUp.com to see if there are any local meetings of groups related to the learning you want/need. These groups can be very small and very helpful, and you can even start your own, if needed.
6. Do Research Online
Dig into Google and Bing to see what you can find about the knowledge you need to acquire. In a job interview, being able to knowledgeably and confidently discuss the topic you needed to learn is often all that is needed.
7. Go to Your Local Library or Bookstore
Research the topic at your local library or bookstore. Unless the topic you want to study is the latest, greatest, and newest technology, your local library or bookstore probably have books available on the topic.
Bonus: Attend Toastmasters International Meetings
I think almost everyone can benefit from learning how to speak better in public. It helped me become more comfortable giving presentations in my job, and, in fact, the Toastmasters group I belonged to met in the company cafeteria. This training and experience can make you more comfortable and confident in job interviews, as well.
The Special Benefit from Learning!
In addition to increasing your market value by learning new skills or adding to your knowledge base, learning offers another important bonus for job seekers. Often the learning process described above provides you with the opportunity to meet new people as well as learning new ideas, so your network as well as your resume will have improved when you are done.
For this post, YouTern thanks our friends at Work Coach Cafe!
About the Author: Online job search expert Susan P. Joyce has been observing the online job search world and teaching online job search skills since 1995. Susan is a two-time layoff "graduate" who has worked in human resources at Harvard University and in a compensation consulting firm. In 2011, NETability purchased WorkCoachCafe.com, which Susan has been editor and publisher of WorkCoach since then. Susan also edits and publishes Job-Hunt.org. Follow Susan on Twitter at @jobhuntorg and on Google+.
© Copyright, 2013, Susan P. Joyce. All rights reserved.


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Some of you may not know that the HRWC is well-known throughout the Region for their excellent work in protecting the Huron and the Great Lakes. That's why I count it an enormous opportunity to work as an intern with them this spring and summer.
Let me introduce myself. I'm Josh Miller, a graduate student at U of M. I've been working with Ric Lawson to develop more substantial information about bacterial contamination throughout the watershed. We have developed pages to help residents understand what bacterial contamination is, how it's measured and why bacteria levels matter. We have also dedicated a page to the typical sources of contamination and what residents can do about it. A quick tip: celebrate Scoop Poop month by grabbing a baggy on your way out the door to walk your pet.
I've also been working on a bacterial contamination impairment in Honey Creek that was discovered by the MDEQ and by HRWC volunteer water monitors in recent years. We kicked off the Honey Creek project in November to make a plan for identifying the likely sources of contamination and to develop Honey Creek's own Watershed Management Plan. In fact, as the study gets underway, we have planned a Stakeholder Meeting for March 29th at 6:00 pm at Scio Township Hall (827 N. Zeeb Rd.). This will give us a chance to present our current knowledge and our strategy for collecting data and developing solutions. It also gives residents of Honey Creekshed a chance to provide us with information and to ask questions. If you live or own a business in the creekshed (most residents of Scio Twp), please join us—no invitation required.


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Who Am I? Who Are You?Robert Wurtz IIFor before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. (Galatians 2:12)Our passage is the familiar account of Peter being confronted by Paul for withdrawing from the Gentiles when... Continue Reading →
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How Shall They Hear?Robert Wurtz IIFor "WHOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED." How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they... Continue Reading →


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Harakiri, Italian Style (Jan Zielonka)
«There is virtually no chance that Mattarella's new pick to form a government, Carlo Cottarelli, will succeed in his mission. There will be new elections soon, and all polls indicate that the Northern League will gain the most from them. The same polls show that liberal parties are going to be pushed further into the margins of Italian politics. Democracy is obviously not only about elections, but depriving electoral winners of the possibility to form a government has little to do with democracy either. In an atmosphere of distrust and chaos, populists can only thrive. Prepare for an even more bumpy period in European politics. It didn't have to be this way.».


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ARTIST: John Lancaster
It would surprise nobody that the guy who used to front Chum would release a rockin' solo debut of richly arranged, groove-based melodic hard rock songs. What may surprise you is how Huntington's John Lancaster pulled it off, and who came along with him for the ride.
On the whole, the songs on his 14-song effort Phantom Moon sound like Scott Weiland singing for old Sevendust, with more layers in the sound. At least enough atmospheric (sometimes haunting) synth and neat little stereo tricks to make things interesting with the headphones on.
Phantom Moon features a star-studded lineup of Huntington-area (and beyond) guest musicians. With all due respect, to list them all here would take too much space; see Lancaster's site for the details, but the list just clues you into who Lancaster is.
If you're into checking out cool Tri-State area rock outfits (and have internet access) you may have already heard three of the standout tracks on the CD, "Liars," "When Shadows Grow Teeth," (w/King's X's dUg Pinnick singing; nice changeup) or the opening track, "This Fire Has Just Begun."
But there's more than just those you'll want to check out.
"A Burning Farewell To Us All" is maybe our favorite track; haunting, ethereal synth, the Weiland-esque vocals over space rock, with super-neato synth blurbs panned left to right, passing through your head like a wormhole, with "smoke signals outside the void, a burning farewell to us all." Really cool synth on this track. Lotta smoke and fire imagery on the lyrics.
Lyrically, like a lot of songwriters, Lancaster makes Phantom Moon almost nebulous, conceptually. You could take them, on the whole, a number of ways. Singing of lies speaking volumes, burnt offerings, smoke signals, the panic setting in, and 24-hour alarmism in general, it could be he's being apocalyptic. Maybe not. Maybe he's just looking to make up for what he feels is lost time in the rock game "the terrors of the empty page," on "Liars," "Time exploding in the sky/our names in faded lights," on "Millions."
Maybe this phantom moon is getting ready to float into the sun.
"Mercurial" has great, angelic harmonic parts and pummeling breaks, a cool song.
"The Impersonator" is probably the most hard rockin', uptempo type track on the CD, with Lancaster, seeming to sound more like Weiland in parts, singing "The mirror lied to you…the truth has cursed you."
"Strange Ghosts" has a kind of creepy, but catchy guitar progression (that sounds like that song "hey hey we are the monsters") with funky bass; cool song with nice hooks and droning in parts, emotive in other vocals from Lancaster:
"One day I won't come back at all, to all these strange ghosts of the world. The angels of desire, I'm not seeing visions anymore.""Millions" has cool (but largely undecipherable) vocals by Dave Angstrom, something about "Empire," and it maybe ain't so good for the empire. But the vocals are rockin'.
"Forever the Alarmist" reminds us of a Queensryche song from back in the day; maybe the bass line for some reason. Listen to it, maybe you'll think the same way, maybe not. "Stare in the face of the sun…primed for a revelation," Lancaster sings.
There's 90-second instrumental tracks like "No Waking World" and "Your Cautionary Tale," the latter sounding something like you'd hear off NIN's The Fragile, thrown in just to keep us off our toes.
The title track closes the CD nicely, and quite rockingly.
Aside from the guest musicians and the coherent tone over the duration of the record, probably one of the more instantly noticed aspects of Lancaster's sound is the low end. Bassist and longtime Lancaster friend and band mate Barry Smith (who recorded the main tracks) lays down fat, deep punchy bass lines throughout, driving the sound. At first, we played the CD in a kind of generic CD player/boom box, and thought the speakers were gonna blow; that someone had hit "xtra bass" or something on it. There was no such button. Then, we put it in a kind of high end flat screen TV, and the same quality; killer bass guitar on this CD.
Look, WVRockscene is not a radio station. Nobody is going to run out and buy Phantom Moon if we're all like: "Go out and buy this CD!" But, these songs remind you of something you'd hear on any rock and roll station interested in rocking. We wouldn't be surprised if you heard one of these tunes on X106.3 if you haven't yet. And not just Loud & Local (which has recently played some Bud Carroll and Byzantine, each act represented on this CD) -- the regular play list. During the week.
And hey, in this digital day and age, you can just swing by one of Lancaster's many sites and hear a few of the tunes; not bad.
But come what may, with this debut effort, Lancaster proves the fire is still burning, he's seen it through; it's an effort all involved should be proud of. Phantom Moon puts Lancaster back on the map for sure, whatever he does next.
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British Gas has announced that it will increase its energy prices for 3.5 million customers for the second time this year. The 3.8% increase in its standard variable tariff (SVT) from 1st October means the average bill will rise by £44, taking it to £1,205 a year.
This follows a previous price rise of 5.5% announced in April.
Gillian Guy, Chief Executive at Citizens Advice, said "A second significant price hike in the space of a year will be a bitter pill to swallow for hard-pressed British Gas customers. Those people most likely to be on a standard variable tariff – including the elderly, people on low incomes and those with disabilities – will particularly struggle to cope with yet another bill increase."
"While the government's proposed price cap should protect customers from the worst of these tariffs, anyone who isn't happy with their energy company should think about switching tariff or supplier."


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Expected Questions from Daily Current Affairs 9-10 June 2018
- Who won the 2018 Intercontinental Cup? – India
- India won the 2018 Intercontinental Cup by defeating ______. – Kenya
- With whom did Sunil Chettri equalise the record of Most International Goals for nation in Active Players? – Lionel Messi
- Sunil Chettri became the joint second highest goal scorer among active players along with Argentinean star player Lionel Messi. How many goals did he score? – 64
- Anu Kumar is associated with which sport? – Middle Distance Running
- Who won the gold medal in the men's 800m in the 2018 Junior Asian Athletics Championships? – Anu Kumar
- 2018 Junior Asian Athletics Championships was held in ________. – Gifu, Japan
- Who won the 2018 French Open Men's Single title? – Rafael Nadal
- Rafael Nadal won the Men's Singles Title in 2018 French Open by defeating _____. – Dominic Thiem
- Who won the women's singles title in 2018 French Open? – Simona Halep
- Whom did Simona Halep defeat to win the women's singles title in 2018 French Open? – Sloane Stephens
- With which bank did Central University of Kashmir (CUK) sign a MoU to strengthen and further the industry-academia linkage? – HDFC Bank
- With whom did Raasi Solar Power sign a MoU for transfer of technology for India's first Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery project? – Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
- Who headed the group of scientist to develop the technology for India's first Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery project? – Dr Gopu Kumar
- With which nation did India sign a MoU for sharing the hydrological data of the Brahmaputra River? – China
- Which nation did recently sign a MoU with India to import non-Basmati rice from India? – China
- What is the sanitation coverage in rural areas as of June 2018? – 85%
- With which nation did India sign a MoU to extend the cooperation within health sector? – Norway
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"Trap Queen" rapper Fetty Wap has received three summonses after he was injured in a motorcycle crash in his northern New Jersey hometown.
Paterson Police Director Jerry Speziale says the 25-year-old Wap was cited for driving without a license, not having insurance and failing to produce a vehicle registration card.
Wap was hospitalized after police say his motorcycle collided with a car Saturday afternoon. Police said his injuries were not considered life-threatening.
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There is no doubt that Skipton is not only one of the happiest places to live in the UK, it's one of the safest too.
But like anywhere, unfortunately, crime does rear its ugly head from time to time.
The recent large-scale theft of a number of phones from a town centre shop is a reminder that offenders do operate in the town.
Sometimes they are locals, but more often then not, shops are targeted by crooks from out of town who see them as an easy target.
Whether it is shoplifting, passing fake currency, vandalism, or yobbish anti-social behaviour, there's no reason why businesses or members of the public should have to put up with it.
That's why the Skipton Crime Reduction Partnership financed and managed by Skipton BID is vital to business well-being.
And that's why the addition of CCTV cameras, again funded by the BID, are so important in strengthening that well-being.
The Partnership provides radios and updates the mobile phone app allowing businesses across the town to stay in touch with each other and to be made aware of banned lists, mugshots, suspicious activity, offenders profiles, news, alerts, documents, upcoming events and ID-sought images.
Many retailers say it has made a huge difference to their losses to crime, and the police are fully behind the initiative.
What's more, it doesn't cost businesses a penny extra – it is all provided by the BID.
Just as the new cameras have been funded to the tune of £50,000 by the BID.
They will act as a deterrent to would be thieves, help catch those responsible for crimes, and aid in other police emergencies such as lost children or reports of suspicious behaviour.
CCTV cameras play a vital role in combating crime on our streets – unfortunately, local authorities cannot always provide them.
Without the BID, there would be no Skipton Crime Reduction Partnership and the CCTV cameras would not be returning.
And that would be a huge loss for the town and the businesses that operate there.
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This is a great recipe for a Clean Eating Hamburger that will fill you up and leave you feeling full. I have been eating healthier and the other night I had hamburgers on the menu plan for my family. I was quickly thinking how can I make my hamburger tastier for me instead of just a plain burger. I started searching through my kitchen to see what I could come up with and that is how this Clean Eating Hamburger came about!
I made the hamburgers for the whole family the same. I started with lean ground beef and added in black pepper and McCormick Hamburger Seasoning. I mixed well and formed into patties. Next I grilled them on the grill and right before taking them off the grill I gently brush them with melted butter. Trust me this really gives the hamburger so much good flavor.
I let my family serve theirs on buns and they added ketchup, mayo or mustard. But to keep my healthy, clean eating going I skipped the bun and opted to top my burger with a slice of tomato and avocado slices. Next I sprinkled a little bit of pepper on top of the avocado and my hamburger was complete. Be sure to try the Clean Eating Hamburger because it is super delicious and you will not miss the bun or condiments at all!
Clean Eating Hamburger
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp McCormick Hamburger Seasoning
- 1 to mato sliced
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced
- Mix together hamburger, pepper and McCormick seasoning.
- Form meat mixture into patties.
- Heat grill up to med heat.
- Place burgers on grill.
- Cook 5-6 minutes then flip over.
- Cook another 5-6 minutes.
- Brush hamburger patties gently with melted butter.
- Remove to plate and allow to rest 4 minutes.
- Serve on plate and layer with tomato and avocado.
- Enjoy!
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South Sudan refuses to withdraw troops from oilfield
The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has said he will not withdraw his troops from the Heglig oilfield on its disputed border with Sudan.
Speaking in parliament, Mr Kiir defied calls from the UN and African Union to pull out troops, after days of clashes.
He urged MPs to mobilise their supporters and prepare for war should Khartoum refuse to talks.
Meanwhile, South Sudan's army spokesman told the BBC Sudanese aircraft had bombed two towns, killing one person.
The fighting along the oil-rich border region is the worst since South Sudan gained independence last July.
The UN Security Council has expressed its "deep and growing alarm" over the "escalating conflict", which it said threatened to return the countries to full-scale war.
The council demanded a complete and immediate end to all fighting, and for all forces to pull back 10 kilometres from their shared border.
Speaking in Geneva earlier, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he was gravely concerned about the situation and urged both governments to "cease hostilities immediately" and hold a presidential summit to negotiate a solution.
He said: "War would only compound the already considerable sufferings of the people of Sudan and South Sudan.
"What is required is a political will and political leadership at the moment of need. This crisis requires the full and urgent attention of the international community."
On Wednesday, Sudan admitted that South Sudan had seized the town of Heglig, which is home to facilities that account for around half of Sudan's oil production.
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The area is internationally recognised as Sudanese territory, but South Sudan disputes this.
South Sudan says it took Heglig in order to prevent the Sudanese army organising attacks from there.
In response, Sudan ordered a general military mobilisation and has vowed to act with "all means" against the attack. It has also pulled out of African Union-led negotiations with South Sudan.
In parliament in South Sudan's capital, Juba, on Thursday, Mr Kiir said he told Mr Ban: "I'm not under your command" and that although he did not want war with Khartoum, his country had to act in self-defence.
"I always say we will not take the people of South Sudan back to war, but if we are being aggressed [attacked] like this we will have to defend ourselves," he said.
"I am appealing to the citizens of the Republic of Sudan, especially the mothers, not to allow their children to be dragged into a meaningless war."
He said he had also warned Mr Ban that if Sudanese troops did not withdraw from Abyei, another disputed border area occupied by Sudan last May, "we are going to reconsider our position and we are going to head to Abyei."
The president, a former rebel commander, said that MPs, who are returning to their constituencies for a parliamentary recess, must mobilise all their "people" and tell them to forget "tribal conflicts" and unite to confront a more pressing danger.
"If they have guns, if the youth have the guns, let them keep these guns so that if we call them to come... [they can] confront what is coming from the north," he said.
"Anybody having a gun can come with his or her gun - the rest who do not have, we will come and provide them."
The BBC's Nyambura Wambugu in Juba said parliamentarians responded with cheers, the chanting of the ruling party slogans and war songs used during the two-decade civil war.
MPs do not necessarily want war but were happy that the president reflected the anger many in South Sudan feel about the months of Sudanese bombardments, she says.
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In Khartoum, Sudan's leader Omar al-Bashir said war was "not in the interests of either South Sudan or Sudan".
"Our brothers in South Sudan have chosen the path of war, implementing plans dictated by foreign parties who supported them during the civil war," AFP news agency quotes him as saying.
Earlier in the day, Sudanese aircraft dropped five bombs on a bridge linking Bentiu and neighbouring Rubkotna, in Unity state, leaving at least one person dead and four injured, according to South Sudan officials.
"This is an indiscriminate bombing by Sudan's armed forces that has been conducted for almost one year now. They are bombing innocent civilians in northern parts of Unity state," army spokesman Col Philip Aguer told the BBC.
On Wednesday, the African Union said it was deeply alarmed by the clashes, and called on both sides to exercise the utmost restraint.
In a statement, the AU urged both countries to resolve this and all other outstanding issues "in a peaceful way in accordance with the overriding principle of establishing two viable states in Sudan and South Sudan".
Correspondents say Sudan, having lost most of its oil when the south seceded, will not tolerate losing any more.


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Creditexpress Serbia was a host of a regional team building
Regional team building of the Creditexpress company took place in Belgrade this Autumn, on 29-30 of September.
Serbian company and its employees were hosts of the colleagues from Croatia, Slovenia and Macedonia. Team work, great time and a lot of fun were main goals of this team building and they are completely achieved.
After bus tour through Belgrade and sightseeing of the city which was organized for beloved guests from Croatia, Slovenia and Macedonia, all the employees from EX YU region competed in ,,paparazzo treasure hunting" on Ada Ciganlija.
Fantastic game, with a lot of interesting tasks and great fun, was an excellent overture for the dinner in the restaurant which continued with all-night-long party. As it was expected, Belgrade's nightlife impressed our neighbors, so the party lasted until the morning hours.
Creditexpress's main strength are the people inside the company and we are always striving to make all the employees feel as a part of the one big happy family.


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Why are we afraid of ourselves?Some people have strong willpower while some others may be weaker and are not able to make decisions. Whatever it may be, most of us ask ourselves before taking up a job or a task whether we would be successful or not. Sometimes the answer comes from our inner self that success is unlikely and we feel bad about it.
So getting an answer from inner self is all right and it makes us alert in the sense that many times we even fear asking ourselves such questions thinking that the negative answer would only demoralize us.
So the question is whether we should ask ourselves or not and why should be we fearful of ourselves?


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~ Peter Capaldi
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This is one of the many many things I love about Doctor Who.... its ability to re-invent itself, without losing its essential qualities.
And there's a Doctor for everyone:
If you didn't warm to the slower-paced adventures of William Hartnell's tailcoated gentlemanly Time Lord, then you can whizz across time and space with Tom Baker, with his whirling impossible scarf and luminescent beam…. Or try Christopher's Eccleston's no-nonsense, leather-jacketed, stalwart Northern Doctor…. Like your heroes a bit younger? Then how about Matt Smith's raggedy/tweedy Doctor, with his youthful demeanor, floppy hair and old, wise eyes? (and this one comes complete with his very own fez and bow tie.)
And that's to name but a few.
And that's to name but a few.
And now we have the Doctor brilliantly re-invented once more with the distinctly eccentric, fiery, creased-faced and hawk-eyed Peter Capaldi – who is just beginning to explore where his Doctor will go, and proving without a shadow of a doubt that Old really IS Cool.
And yet they're still all, ultimately The Doctor – as kind, wise and crazy as always.
As the faithful Brigadier sums it up so well:
'Splendid fellows. All of you.'
As the faithful Brigadier sums it up so well:
'Splendid fellows. All of you.'
(From a beautiful gallery of Whovian fanart over at halorvic's Tumblr....)


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- The LED Bottle Cork Light is Cute, Beautiful and Elegant as a Perfect Gift to your Kids, Friends and Families for any Decorative Occasion, Suitable for Party, Wedding, Christmas, New Year, Halloween, Square, Garden, Indoor Decoration, Outdoor Decoration,etc
- Made with Flexible Bendable Silver Wire that can Conform to any Shape you want. Dropping the string of bright led lights inside an Empty Wine or Liquor Bottle to create a Beautiful and Romantic Atmosphere for whole space. Low Heat Emission, Saving Light Power, Energy-saving and Environmentally Friendly
-Easy to turn on and off the light. Easy to fit into the top of the wine bottle. Just simply Switch On the lights, Stretch it Out a bit and Slip it In at the top and the cork part goes right in
- Please remove the insulating film first before using.
- Please use the screwdriver to open the battery case before changing the new batteries.
- Only the wire is waterproof, the cork isn't, so please keep it away from water.
- Wine bottle string lights is creative idea for any decorative project ,but not use it as an illuminating light.
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Furniture and accessories designed with modern living spaces in mind.
Mexico City-based studio Christian Vivanco recently unveiled a multi-functional collection that adapts to both the needs of the user and to the ever-changing nature of contemporary living spaces. Developed in a collaboration with Los Patrones, the Bienvenido/Welcome line provides clever solutions for interiors where different inhabitants live and/or work together. As a result, the furniture and accessories from the collection are highly functional as well as easily adaptable to changing needs and flexible environments. Freedom, order and privacy provided the main foundation for the line.
The designs are multi-functional and practical, but they also feature an understated aesthetic and a range of simple materials. The first Bienvenido/Welcome collection includes six items. The Matamoros armchair is compact and fits inside smaller spaces with ease. It also has a small surface where the user can place a book or a cup of coffee. A perfect companion for the armchair, the Acuña side table features shelves at different heights and positions to maximize storage and display space.
Juarez can be used in different ways, whether as a night table, cabinet, dresser, or flexible storage area. The Ojinaga and Reynosa shelves are compact and offer efficient storage and display solutions. Finally, the Sasabe divider offers a convenient way to create a private space in a residential interior or office. It also comes with a range of practical features. These include a bottom shelf for books, plants or electronics as well as a metal surface. The latter provides an ingenious way to display important notes or photos using magnets.
Premium quality materials complement the minimalist designs and simple geometric shapes. American oak and natural wool appear alongside powder-coated steel and soft fabrics. The studio will launch the Bienvenido/Welcome collection at this year's Maison & Objet on September 7, 2018. Photographs© Christian Vivancos.


text: Innovative technologies and their ability to grow rapidly are known to be a great source of controversy and paranoid reactions amongst people. The aim of this research is to examine the acceptance and perception of the technology of digital supermodels and influencers. This will be done in the global market of end-users where this technology has proliferated or has the potential to emerge. Digital supermodels and influencers were regarded specifically in a marketing context for this research, since the whole essence of their existence is for marketing purposes, and was approached as a new innovative technology. The research was divided into two parts, first was about conducting a questionnaire to analyse people's acceptance of the technology, more specifically to examine the possible change in their purchasing behaviour. The purpose of the second part of given research was to examine people's reactions and perception towards this technology through a content analysis of Instagram comments for the Instagram accounts of digital supermodels and influencers. The addressed innovative technology of digital influencers and supermodels is mostly perceived positively or neutrally. The significant amount of neutral positions in both parts of given research states the presence of confusion and the need for answers rather than lack of interest, which is to be addressed by the creators and users of digital avatars in marketing in the fashion industry.


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Dazzling Dash Cams With the Nextbase 512GW Dash Cam
It's clear Dash Cams have revolutionised the motoring market since first appearing. In a relatively short space of time they've been become prevalent within vehicles and have allowed drivers to record incidents easily and quickly without having to worry about a huge amount of technological know-how.
We've covered Dash Cams before at GYGO but we've long been aware that Nextbase are heralded at the top of the field within the UK's for car technology with a huge array of tech on the market all of which have gained phenomenal reviews. So when we heard about their Nextbase 512GW Dash Cam which utilises the latest sensor technology from Sony and caught a glimpse of some of the cameras capabilities, we simply had to find out more.
Straight out of the box its clear careful thought has gone into the build and design of the 512GW Dash Cam. The camera is stunning with a sleek minimalistic black casing and tactile buttons. Mounting was particularly quick using the powered mount. The magnetic click and go mount meant it was a phenomenally easy set up. This is particularly handy as it offers 140 degree wide angles to your visibility of the cam. Another great feature of the camera is it boasts wifi technology, which removes the need for cluttering wires using up room where you don't need them. You can literally share and download videos to your phone and tablet, making things so much easier when you're attempting to retrieve important footage and don't want to go through the rigmarole of having to locate cables, etc.
Powering up the camera you're hit by the the 960 x 240 screen with it's 1080 resolution – which is stunningly clear and crisp with insanely vibrant colours. Equally playback was particularly impressive. Footage is automatically stored on a micro SD card (we're told up to 128gb) which offers peace of mind for any notable recordings which may take place. Playback is also excellent thanks to the Quad HD 1440p recording at 60fps for 1080 and 30fps for 360.
We were particularly impressed with the quality and detail of the recordings with the camera's wide dynamic range (this effectively processes images in a way to ensure clear recordings in bright and dark light). We were blown away by how effective this was. It should also be said the camera carries a G-sensor with 'automatic recordings', hence actively recording when motion is detected. So there's no need to worry about the cam being activated manually when you need it most.
One particular function of note is the cam using Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor for it's image quality (a feature which we're told is exclusive to Nextbase). Visibility was particularly clear with the cam's polarising filter and glass lens – meaning even in bright conditions the cam's viewer didn't suffer. There's also auto dimming which came in particularly handy when conditions are particularly bright.
We also loved the functionality of the GPS mount which tracks your journey. In doing so, the mount details key location information including speed straight to your dash cam. Also ensuring Google Maps can pinpoint exactly where an incident has taken place. Something which is undoubtedly hugely important in regards to making insurance claims.
What's really great about the cam, is the ease of functionality when you're driving. Clearly you don't want to be bombarded with options on the screen, and that's clearly been well considered with the 512GW. The cam offers a clear and simple means of navigating between screens without leaving you baffled whilst in the car. With just a minimal array of buttons and an easy mode select key it keeps things truly simple – and in our opinion, really makes the camera stands out from the crowd. It really is remarkable.
We loved the 512GW, it's a sophisticated high-end camera with a host of cutting edge features but with a clear and easily navigable screen at a very competitive price. For the Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor alone it's well worth it.
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Award-winning Southgate Homes is recognized as one of the top luxury home builders in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Our proven formula of setting high standards for each of the five key home building elements - desirable communities, unsurpassed architecture and design, desirable floor plans, stylish home features, and quality construction - has made us a premier DFW luxury custom home builder. When you see a Southgate home the difference is clear - our commitment to design and quality is represented inside and out in each of our homes.
Our success comes from combining local homebuilding expertise with the strong financial resources of Green Brick Partners, Inc. While all construction decisions are made solely by Southgate Homes, our position as a subsidiary of Green Brick Partners allows us to access Green Brick's nationwide centralized state of the art operational support, IT systems, accounting, operations, and national purchasing - enabling buyers to benefit from a builder with the resources of a national brand and the localized expertise of a home-grown builder.
This unique position further allows us to maintain nimbleness with our designs, while leveraging the financial strength and superior lot positions across the metroplex that come from a national, publicly traded parent company.
Our boutique approach to home building offers customizable floor plans and authentic architecture inspired around today's Modern styling as well as; European, Craftsman, Hill Country, Southern Plantation and Spanish Colonial style designs. Our finish out process combines interior design expertise with our generous standard home features and upgrade options to individualize the look and feel of your new home.
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Nail art is so big right now, we've been seeing some of the most creative manicures in the last couple of years! I've just discovered the Ciaté Flower Manicure Set, which may not sound like anything new. We've seen flowers on nails plenty of times, right? But the Ciaté set includes real dried flowers! In the set you'll find two containers filled with different types, colors, and sizes in dried flowers. It also comes with a pair of tweezers for precise placement as well as a color polish and a sealing top coat.
To maximize the visual appeal of the flower manicure, I added some press-on nails to what would otherwise look like the hands of a 12-year-old boy. Having longer nails isn't a must for the flower manicure, but I just figured it would give me more room to play with!
First I added the pink color polish, which by itself is just gorgeous. (The name of the set I have is "Strike-a-Posy." So cute.) Next, I added a layer of the top coat and added my flowers of choice, but I did this on one nail at a time. Don't allow the top coat to dry before you apply your flowers; the quicker you're able to apply, the better it'll adhere to the top coat. Once I was done adding all the flowers, I went over them with one more coat of the clear polish and let it dry. And to finish, I took the nail file that comes with the kit and gently filed away any excess flowers that were hanging off outside of the nails.
I ended up loving these nails more than I actually thought I would! The color combination of the polish and the assortment of flowers made this festive and fun for spring! Pick up your Ciaté Flower Manicure Kit at Sephora stores or Sephora.com.
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