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A daunting array of economic challenges continues to ripple its way through the global financial system, creating constant change. Two critical questions are at the forefront of everyone's mind: "How do these changes affect the leaders of the world's organizations?" and "How do the leaders of the world's organizations affect these changes?"
At Russell Reynolds Associates, we firmly believe that having the right leadership in place is the only bankable strategy: Leaders today must be able to comprehend both the challenges and the opportunities ahead of them, as well as act on them. This, quite literally, will make all the difference in the world. At this moment in time, we have an opportunity to look back at the last six to nine months and let that analysis inform our view of the months to come. It would be disingenuous to suggest our visibility extends beyond that; however, we find it valuable to push forward and offer a near-term outlook, particularly to share insights into the rapidly evolving trends and their implications for leadership across a range of industries, especially those driving the private equity (PE) market.
Trends in Private Equity
While not always explicitly quantifiable in terms of successes and disappointments, the private equity industry is a critical bellwether for the financial markets and the economy as a whole. With reports suggesting there is well over a half trillion dollars of "dry powder" yet to be invested and with a time horizon for investments that typically extends from two to five years, many are watching this closely held investment community to see how it responds, and, it is hoped, catalyzes activity in the investment markets. In turn, the private equity industry must look to the limited partners who fund their investments to get a read on the supply and demand for investment dollars. In short, all sides are closely watching the others.
Limited Partners
Limited partners (LP) are facing two distinct challenges: (i) addressing the much-discussed "denominator effect" (overall asset values have declined causing the percentage of assets dedicated to alternative investments to appear higher than allowed or, in some cases, prudent) and (ii) finding liquidity to continue to execute their commitments and investment strategies, as well as ensure available cash to all of their constituents as needed. With a thwarted global economy, funding flowing into PE firms from typical limited partners, such as public pensions, private pensions, sovereign wealth funds and family offices, is coming at considerably lower rates than it did in recent years. Further, net assets available to this investment class are down both from the significantly reduced PE distributions hoped for from prior investments and the market devaluation affecting all asset classes. The following mechanisms are being used by LPs to address these concerns:
- Increasing the stated allowable percentage of assets invested in alternatives in general and PE specifically.
- Encouraging general partners to proactively mark-to-market the asset value of their investments, which is expected to bring down the value of their PE holdings.
- Slowing the pace and scale of new commitments with both existing PE fund relationships and new fund opportunities.
- Communicating a high level of sensitivity to the overall PE exposure with PE funds that have obtained commitments but have not yet called them and the importance of seeing new distributions before calling further commitments.
- Selling their LP interests to secondary purchasers (some piecemeal and others as entire LP interests).
General Partners
General partners (GP) have seen the following trends in addition to those above that directly affect them:
- Investment opportunities are still limited in that sellers of companies also are adjusting to the new market valuations brought on by the decline of the overall market. Both privately and publicly held companies have had to adjust to this market-imposed devaluation, which takes time to be accepted as "real" versus a "market blip."
- Debt as part of the financing structure for new investments remains very difficult to come by. The credit markets remain skittish about lending in general, and the use of leverage in buyouts remains elusive. Thus, equity has become the lion's share of the financing structure, taking the "L" out of "LBO."
- If GPs have raised a fund in the last few years, they may be in an enviable position with "dry powder" and no need to go to market, but it doesn't solve the fundamental challenges of the fund managers cited above. Thus, investment activity has been severely limited in the last two quarters.
- Raising a fund now is as difficult as ever, even for the most credible of PE firms. LPs are still working through an assessment of their liquidity and remain reluctant to make commitments to new funds at this time. That said, LPs have been taking more meetings lately and are showing genuine
- interest in hearing market updates and, very selectively, a small cadre of new investment strategies.
- The GPs' highest priority in this environment is managing existing portfolios. As companies struggle with fundamental business decisions at both the strategic and tactical levels, many need the operating insights and governance guidance that experienced board members and significant owners can bring to the table. Further, with exit alternatives dramatically different from what may have been envisioned when the investment was made, Plan B often is being implemented as PE funds face the liquidity crisis that impacts their ability to refinance and return funds to their LPs.
Further complicating the PE world is the increased level of government regulation—either promulgated, promised or merely hinted at thus far. In the United States, the implications of doing business with companies involved in PPIP1 and TALF1 are far from fully understood at this point. Those PE funds controlled by organizations that took TARP1 money are awaiting analysis as to how, if at all, their management may be affected by those restrictions on compensation, liquidity and other matters. According to one market expert, concerns about carried interest, tax implications in PE, registration requirements and FAS 1572 top the list of the most pressing and sensitive issues. Beyond regulatory effects, we are hearing the Obama administration speak very openly about public-private partnerships and strategies to use a meaningful portion of the stimulus dollars to catalyze private sector investments. In other parts of the world, similar developments are foreseeable. In short, the increasingly complex regulatory environment is changing how PE fund managers think about their strategies on the periphery, and it is unclear if there may be an even more direct impact in the future.
Finally, among the most immediate of considerations, distressed debt is having a double-edged effect on the PE market:
- On one hand, it threatens the equity positions leveraged by investors over the last few years should covenants get violated or maturities come due where refinancing with "replacement" debt is not a viable option, regardless of the credit quality of the new paper.
- On the other hand, funds with ready capital and the mandate to invest in this area can buy distressed debt from needy sellers at significant discounts to their issuance value. These investments could offer equity-like control attributes with current pay short-term returns.
The New Outlook
With all of this turbulence, new investment opportunities are emerging, giving way for PE firms and hedge funds to pursue new investment opportunities while they sort through the challenges imposed on their traditional business models:
- Distressed credit investing has become very popular in the last few months.
- Secondary investment acquisition has gotten significantly more attention in 2009 as LPs seek liquidity faster than their GPs can provide it.
- Smaller deals requiring very little or no debt are still getting done.
- Sector-specific funds are more in vogue, allowing LPs to participate in specific industry trends they see as counter-cyclical or defensive (e.g., energy, infrastructure, etc.).
Those fund managers who have historically relied on financial engineering as part of their return strategy are re-examining their approach to the market and are looking for new ways to get the returns they seek for their LPs. Improved earnings at traditional growth rates of 10%-15% won't suffice alone so investors need to look to (i) operational improvements that will allow earnings to grow at considerably higher rates—a big bet to make in a recessionary economy; and (ii) exit multiple expansion typically driven by quality of earnings and an improved equity environment—which is unpredictable by all accounts. Interestingly, the traditional venture model of growth investing fits the theoretical investment strategy for PE; however, the scale of businesses and the risk associated with that type of investing aren't compatible with the size of funds associated with PE. With fewer LP dollars available for the asset class and less liquidity than hoped for by all, this may lead to consolidation within the venture capital industry. That said, there are aspects of the venture model that are very appropriate for their bigger siblings in PE; namely, the model that uses unlevered investing to achieve market-acceptable returns. To the extent that these opportunities can be created in both the private and public markets, investment managers—whether they have traditionally been PE funds, hedge funds or other alternative investors—will be seeking the opportunity to differentiate themselves and add value for their LPs. Should they find themselves competing with each other for funds, the LPs will increasingly exercise their influence on fund strategies and investment terms. To be clear, we do not see the wholesale elimination of debt from the buyout business; however, the longer it is not in the arsenal of tools available to PE funds, the more likely we are to see structural change given the many market forces at work.
Effects on Executive Talent
In our principal search activity, we see funds seeking talent to help lead them in new directions, such as distressed credit, secondary purchases or sales, and sector-specific activity, or adding more talent like this to the teams already in place. The trend that started about five years ago to bring operating talent to PE funds continues, and PE funds will likely place an even higher value on these resources as they develop models to deploy these skills to help existing portfolio companies. A few of the middle market firms that raised money over the last couple of years are seeking to exploit turmoil in the larger funds by selectively adding talent. In addition, as the bold prepare for marketing new funds in 2010 and beyond, we are hearing about the potential need to bolster their LP marketing and relations capabilities. A few firms also are considering bringing talent management in-house and are adding executives who specialize in attracting and retaining talent for their portfolio companies, as well as their own organizations. Finally, there are a small number of innovative new funds being planned with strategies predicated on exploiting current market dislocation, although fundraising for these ventures remains highly selective.
As for PE portfolio companies, we are starting to see a significant increase in activity surrounding changing or adding to leadership teams, often at the highest levels. Frequently, boards and PE investors are concluding that the strategies and competencies needed to run their businesses in this economy are different from what was needed in the past. To the extent that the current leadership has recognized this and has adapted, these companies are well-positioned and will have a critical head start in the competitive environment. For companies that need change, delaying the decision only further distances them from success. While these are very difficult decisions at any level, boards and PE owners are coming to realize that such decisions are necessary and expected.
In the following pages, we recap what is happening in each industry sector we cover with an in-depth look at many of the subsectors that have their own nuanced influences. We gather this information by talking with you, our valued clients, and look forward to keeping this dialog open and current in our continued discussions over the next several months and quarters.
Trends in Consumer Packaged Goods
- Commodity pricing pressure has abated, but the real battle is forming in-store as branded products are more premium priced while retailers focus on their private label alternatives.
- On that note, there has been a dramatic pickup in activity in the private label business as retailers respond to consumer price sensitivity and rush to capture higher margins where they can.
- This has changed how consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies think about their channel relationships as well as how retailers think about their merchandising strategies. The competencies needed on these sides of the equation are different from before.
- Essential consumer goods continue to sell while customer electronics and consumer durables feel the downward pressure that comes from a decline in discretionary spending.
- There has been an increase in sustainability-driven consumption, which affects store and brand selection and drives product innovation.
- Marketing will continue to play a key role this year. Innovation, brand equity building and customer development all are critical areas of focus. Some see the need to invest in selective core brands and increase advertising and promotion to drive brand/ portfolio growth.
Effects on Executive Talent
The CPG segment has sharpened its focus on talent associated with generating revenue as the relationship between product companies and retailers continues to evolve. Thus, channel management skills are at a premium. In addition, brand building talent remains highly valued since product differentiation in a highly competitive world is increasingly important. With ongoing competitive pressure and globalization of all aspects of CPG, broad general management skills that include a good understanding of all aspects of the business—from supply to demand—are needed in the C-suite.
Trends in Retailing
- The impact of the credit crunch on the economy hits home first with retailers more than any other business sector. The fact that job losses and debt have overtaken the consumer's ability to spend directly affects these businesses that represent the point of purchase.
- As one generation gets older and lives longer, its needs and interests are markedly different from the next generation coming up behind it. These new consumers have increasing buying power with very different priorities, tastes and spending patterns from those who precede them.
- When supply chain management shifted overseas, many retail companies began to capitalize on the growing buying power of the global community through international expansion of their sales channels. Companies now have access to a larger pool of revenue and product; however, they also have extremely complex challenges associated with managing all aspects of global business.
- Consumers increasingly expect every aspect of a retailer's presentation, from products to communications to sales associates, to reflect the diversity in their communities. Retailers need to identify these changing trends accurately and quickly and then respond to them in a way that is consistent with their brand and value proposition.
Effects on Executive Talent
Notwithstanding the economic woes being experienced by retailers, the current environment is marked by a shortage of qualified talent, and real wages are soaring. A need to more effectively recruit, develop and retain top talent still exists in the industry. As baby boomers prepare to retire, there simply is not enough next-generation talent prepared to replace the key management positions. Generation Y already is the primary source for new talent among retailers, and the sooner organizations bring these newest workers in with clear development strategies, the better positioned they will be for future needs. Concurrently, retailers are looking to more demographically diverse leadership teams to help prepare for an evolving consumer, workforce and supplier base that shops and conducts business differently from in the past.
Trends in Leisure, Entertainment and Hospitality
- The economic downturn and subsequent drop in consumer confidence has led to lower customer counts in all parts of the sector. This has been driven by a downturn in all major customer groups: business, leisure and everyday consumption across hotels and restaurants.
- Consumers are increasingly looking for better value and are willing to trade down between segments of restaurants and lodging. As a result, competition is escalating on price and important than ever.
- Margin pressure continues across all segments due to food, labor and regulatory costs. In addition, limited capital availability has curtailed plans for expansion and franchising.
Effects on Executive Talent
There is an increasing focus on operational excellence with a need to add expertise in finance, information technology (IT), human resources (HR) and supply chain from within the industry or from analogous industries to help firms improve margins and operational efficiency. There is a continued need to find business leaders who understand how to leverage the company's brand benefits with consumers to drive increased market share. There continues to be more demand for marketing leaders who can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing campaigns. As with other consumer sectors, improved consumer focus and tactical return on investment (ROI) are of paramount importance.
Trends in Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
- Industry consolidation continues to rise as larger companies look toward patent expirations and the need to fill pipelines with innovative science.
- The mid-cap market is shrinking as a result as these companies are the most attractive acquisition targets, with products either on or near market.
- Venture capital and private equity firms continue to invest in strong platform technologies and innovative science that emerges from "known" entities (i.e., spin-off technologies, industry thought leaders/well-known academics).
- Research and development as well as business partnership to advance product evolution continue to be key drivers for the overall industry.
Effects on Executive Talent
Across all functions, companies are looking for proven talent versus untried leadership. This is particularly the case in CEO searches for private equity and venture capital portfolio companies. CEOs with a track record of successful merger and acquisition activity are in particularly high demand. Due to industry consolidation, executives who have traditionally considered only mid- to large-cap opportunities now are willing to consider leadership roles in earlier-stage, private companies. Strong research and development and business development talent are in high demand.
Trends in Medical Devices
- The medical devices sector continues to generate strong revenue and earnings, albeit at a slower pace than in the last several years.
- Large-cap companies are focused on driving operational efficiencies and, in turn, increasing shareholder value.
- Few blockbuster products are expected in the near- to mid-term, as a result of more onerous regulatory and clinical paths and downward reimbursement pressures.
- The combination of large-cap companies' substantial cash balances, depressed market capitalizations and smaller R&D budgets has triggered targeted acquisitions over the past year.
- Smaller capitalization and venture-backed companies continue to be funded but at a much slower rate.
- Companies with clear regulatory and clinical paths continue to receive venture funding and seek talent with proven ability to get products to market.
Effects on Executive Talent
More than ever, executives who can translate key customer and economic trends into product and portfolio development are in high demand. In addition, the ability to implement market growth strategies is a highly sought-after skill. Furthermore, there is increasing demand for executives who can navigate and grow businesses in the complex and changing regulatory, clinical and reimbursement climate. For large companies, executive competencies in supply chain, portfolio management and change leadership are becoming increasingly important. General management talent continues to be highly valued as companies look to leaders who can manage all aspects of P&L.
Trends in Health Services
- The industry has reported increases in overall healthcare employment due to ongoing demographically driven increases in clinical staffing. Nonetheless, revenue reductions are common, owing to job and insurance loss. Medicaid cuts and significant declines in investment income.
- In addition, anticipated reductions in payments for federal beneficiaries in the managed care segment also are serving to reduce new investments and drive administrative cost savings.
- Healthcare reform is expected ultimately to include significant payment reform, which will require a new risk-based contracting capability on behalf of payers and providers, thus leading to increased leadership needs.
Effects on Executive Talent
Most recently, organizations have reduced their focus on senior executive recruitment to respond to the near-term staffing trends. A countervailing influence, however, is emanating from both the stimulus package—which will serve to reduce expected Medicaid losses and enhance investments in healthcare IT—and the overall potentially positive impact of pending healthcare reform.
Financial Services
Trends in Global Asset and Wealth Management
- Unprecedented market turmoil has affected virtually all asset managers, from the largest firms to specialized boutiques.
- A flight to quality, both in terms of capital flows and talent, has been accelerating, with many firms seeing the need to project strong business and risk management experience.
- Increased demand to achieve operating efficiencies is evident.
- A focus on the strategic positioning of a firm's capabilities, along with more targeted approaches to raising assets, has been evident, resulting in the need for deep product understanding.
Effects on Executive Talent
Leaders who bring relevant experience, adaptability to the current market and the ability to drive operational efficiencies are in high demand. The ability to communicate specific strategies in a complex environment also has raised the bar for the sales and marketing talent in this sector. Some firms are taking advantage of the unsettled markets and are upgrading talent and/or strengthening their benches to be well-positioned when conditions improve.
Trends in Global Banking and Markets
- In addition to the U.S. government's bailout plans for banks, private equity firms are aggressively looking to invest in troubled banks and thrifts.
- Regulatory constraints and concerns about future losses need to be resolved to get private equity firms off the sidelines and into investing in banks.
- In addition to investing in institutions, there is a lot of smart money looking to buy individual assets at depressed prices.
- Emerging equity and fixed income trading-oriented boutiques will be seeking additional capital for growth from strategic investors.
Effects on Executive Talent
Demand is high for bank CEOs who possess a track record of success in advising and conducting due diligence on troubled banking institutions to identify those institutions with growth possibilities and limit potential future losses. In some cases, the CEO will run the bank post-investment. Regulators will place a high priority on ensuring that the proper management infrastructure is in place, which will result in a high demand for talent in risk, finance and compliance. Finally, boutiques that have been mainly equity execution-oriented are expanding into fixed income, which has seen a flow of talent from large financial institutions.
Trends in Consumer Financial Services and Payments
- Changes in technology and operations are creating challenges and opportunities in consumer financial services and payments.
- Small is beautiful—community and regional banks that stuck to their knitting, local markets and core strengths have fared better than larger counterparts. Organizations that once were criticized for not broadening their lending and risk profile now are celebrated for their conservative strategy.
- The future of the regulatory environment is still unknown. The uncertainty in the market is paralyzing decision making around growth strategies and hiring. Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs), are performing much better than Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Private equity/hedge fund investors are actively assessing distressed assets/portfolios and banks, but little action is being taken at this point in time.
Effects on Executive Talent
Well-capitalized firms are taking advantage of the market turmoil by upgrading talent and/or strengthening their benches to be well-positioned when conditions improve, with foreign competitors and non-TARP banks viewed as attractive employers. Leadership that brings relevant experience, adaptability to the current market and the ability to drive operational efficiencies is in demand and commands a premium. As in asset and wealth management, the ability to communicate specific strategies in a complex environment has raised the bar for general management, as well as for sales and marketing talent.
Trends in Insurance
- Less market turmoil than asset and wealth management and banking but decline in investment income has affected all life and property and casualty (P&C) carriers. All P&C carrier and brokers are being affected by a soft market, perpetuated via desperate measures and pricing by AIG, et al.
- The long-term nature of the industry and current slate mean that many see value in going private versus being public. Mutuals remain attractive to both clients and talent.
- Increased demand to achieve operating efficiencies, especially through technology, is evident across all segments of the industry.
- Increased federal oversight of insurance is inevitable and will require new roles and competencies around compliance and enterprise risk management.
Effects on Executive Talent
Adaptive leadership, which brings deep industry knowledge and focus on the bottom line, combined with effective risk management are in demand. The industry has suffered historically from a dearth of talent when compared with the broader financial services sector and now has the opportunity to upgrade from the outside, balanced with an assessment on the long-term likelihood of individual "stickiness." The risk-averse nature of the industry results in greater personal inertia and cautiousness in moving to new roles.
Trends in Real Estate
- While the distress in the market has created a tremendous opportunity for investment, legacy issues are preventing most firms from focusing on growth. Investors in real estate, public or private, are forced to focus on existing portfolios. Asset management and, in many cases, workouts of troubled assets are at the center of activity for most firms.
- Given the difficulties of the commercial real estate market, pension funds and their consultants are becoming more aggressive in their oversight of fund and asset level investments.
- As a result, an unprecedented level of transparency and communication with investors is required for retention of relationships over the mid- and long-term.
- Adjunct to this, any current or future fundraising efforts will become more arduous and time consuming than ever, including for those with long-standing track records.
Effects on Executive Talent
Depending on the firm and its existing personnel and resources, sought-after talent ranges from mid-level communications and analytical talent to field incoming inquiries from existing clients to rainmakers with deep pension fund and consultant relationships. While there has been an insignificant amount of movement thus far, a period of repositioning is anticipated among senior players seeking viable and diversified investment platforms. While voids in asset management personnel have been addressed in some cases by underutilized investment professionals, there has been a significant increase in demand for workout and operating talent. Of most significance, those with workout experience from the early 1990s are in tremendous demand, particularly sought after by special servicing and restructuring firms. Finally, regardless of asset class, owners and third-party providers now are seeking best-in-class operating talent to more effectively run portfolios.
Trends in Chemical and Process Industries
- With the severe downturn in the economy, particularly in the segments that fuel so much of the demand for chemicals and plastics, the chemicals industry has moved back to the basics by focusing on productivity and asset rationalizations.
- For companies that have made significant acquisitions in the last two years, the story is even more troublesome as many find themselves too highly leveraged and at risk of breaking debt covenants.
- The hope is that de-stocking of supplies is nearing an end, and some modest growth in demand will begin in the second half of the year.
- Organizational restructuring is common as companies seek increased efficiencies and respond to challenging market conditions.
Effects on Executive Talent
Short of needs specific to a given organization, the addition of new executive talent has generally been put on hold while industry challenges created by the current economic cycle are being addressed. In the midst of workforce reduction across the industry, retaining the right skills—such as product development and innovation—to deliver long-term business growth is essential, and companies that cut back too far now may struggle when the economy recovers. Growing companies in emerging markets may capitalize on headcount reduction in developed countries as they look for more global professionals to add to their ranks.
Trends in Capital and Electrical Equipment
- In the teeth of this difficult recession, all companies are scrambling to cut costs although not at the expense of talent retention.
- The companies with foresight recognized the cost benefits of upgrading their supply chain capabilities over the last few years, an area that is particularly important in the heavily manufacturing-oriented industrial sector.
- Those companies that invested in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs to achieve more sophisticated manufacturing processes and developed comprehensive SAP-like software systems for their worldwide operations currently have an important competitive advantage.
- When managing work capital, companies are able to better control and minimize inventories to generate additional cash flow.
Effects on Executive Talent
Retaining the strongest executives continues to be a priority in the industry. Greater emphasis has been placed recently on recruiting manufacturing talent that is knowledgeable in information technology in order to properly implement these new manufacturing systems and realize maximum benefits more quickly.
Trends in Global Energy
- The slowdown in the global economy has resulted in the deterioration of oil and gas commodity prices.
- An increased government focus on carbon-emission legislation and smart grid technology is driving the investment priorities for utilities.
- There is an increased application of technology to energy exploration, development, generation and consumption activities.
- Currently, there is a growing interest in alternative and renewable energy, driven by the Obama administration and supported by the stimulus bill. However, the pace of investment has been dampened by current credit crunch.
- An aging workforce and a lakc of viable succession talent at the executive level within exploration and production (E&P) and utilities are impacting the global energy industry. There also is an increased globalization of E&P company workforces.
- There is a greater focus on compliance with global laws, rules and regulations (e.g., carbon emissions).
Effects on Executive Talent
The global energy arena is seeing increased demand for technologically savvy and globally minded executives who can strike the right balance between regulatory, operational and financial priorities. These executives will need to address environmental considerations as they develop their strategies and prioritize their investments. Due to the succession gap within certain segments of the energy industry, there is greater willingness to consider recruiting talent from outside the industry for key senior functional roles.
Trends in Infrastructure
- Addressing the aging infrastructure, the general consensus is that we are entering a second era of big projects to upgrade/ replace/expand infrastructure constructed during post-war decades as well as respond to demands of the modern economy.
- This is reinforced by economic stimulus packages that see massive government spending on infrastructure at all levels and across all asset classes (e.g., California High-Speed Rail at $45 billion, NextGen Air Traffic Control at $15 billion-$22 billion, power transmission grid build-outs, rural broadband networks, hospital systems, etc.).
- Public-Private Partnerships: There is an anticipated acceleration of mixed ownership structures frequently involving long-term leases/concessions to private sector operators, albeit with ongoing government oversight. Outright privatization of government-owned infrastructure assets also is expected.
- This has become a global priority with infrastructure players such as funds, developers, operators and advisors increasingly global in reach, although many are frequently joint venturing with local partners.
Effects on Executive Talent
There is increased demand generally for executives with experience in relevant asset classes—and while massive job creation is expected in the long term, this will take time. Executives with meaningful development/project management experience and ROI orientation will be in especially high demand due to a scarcity of this talent because of relatively limited activity in the sector over the preceding decades. All functional areas will benefit, and there will be a new demand for competencies in the areas of government relations/multi-stakeholder management and cultural sensitivity. Global leaders will be needed, particularly those with multi-jurisdictional experience.
Trends in Software, Hardware and Communications
- The technology sector has been impacted by the overall economic and financing environment, with a pullback in enterprise IT spending, hiring freezes at many of the larger technology companies and ongoing consolidation as larger, cash-rich companies such as Oracle capitalize on more attractive valuations.
- Investment areas that continue to be most active include BPO, clean tech, SaaS and vertical market solutions.
- New investment activity in the technology industry has been impacted by the overall liquidity crunch and downturn in the technology marketplace, and private investors are focusing mostly on their existing portfolio companies.
Effects on Executive Talent
The strongest companies requiring additional talent are getting support from their boards to move forward, including changes at the CEO level if needed. Companies in need of turnaround talent are actively recruiting, using the difficult environment as a catalyst to bring in change management when needed. We expect the market to rebound with a modest increase in overall hiring and search activity levels in the second half of 2009.
Trends in Clean Tech and Sustainability
- Clean tech/sustainability (also referred to as green companies, alternative energy and similar nomenclature) is an evolving business segment at the convergence of innovative technologies, efficient natural resource utilization and environmental responsibility.
- With substantial risk still associated with model efficiency, technological development, market acceptance and commercialization, the question for clean tech is focused on when and which—not whether—large markets coalesce.
- Established enterprises, emerging growth companies, the investment community, nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies have been placing big bets in search of long-term success, but recent global economic conditions have made operating and investment conditions quite challenging in the short run.
- The challenge for this emerging industry is around how sustainable the investment will be until the returns start to prove out the business model with no compromises.
Effects on Executive Talent
Clean tech and sustainability organizations require proven, entrepreneurial executives who can navigate uncertain markets while leading the development and commercialization of new technologies and business models. As a young market, there is an evolving cadre of early leaders in the generation (wind, solar, geothermal, biofuel), transmission, energy efficiency, water and renewables markets. While this is a growth area, the recent economic slowdown has taken some of the wind out of their sails; however, all indications are that this is a temporary condition.
Trends in Financial Officers
- Corporate governance issues are continuing to change financial officers' operating relationships with boards, regulators and shareholders, and this has contributed to the level of turnover in the market.
- The pre-recession trend toward higher turnover was across sectors and geographies. CFOs of Fortune 500 companies have left their positions at a rate of 13%-19% over the last three years.
- Strong accounting, control and compliance orientation significant requirement with increasing demand brought on by high regulatory requirements and a dip in accounting graduates in the late 1990s.
Effects on Executive Talent
The most talented financial officers are very selective when looking at new career opportunities. The lessons of the previous economic peak and the corporate governance issues that resulted have conditioned candidates to fully explore the strength of a company's finance and accounting condition, business proposition, management team and staying power. Competition for financial talent continues to be high even with the general slowdown caused by the economy. Public and private companies are competing for a limited talent pool. Thus, there is an increased focus on talent development, which will aid organizations as they rely increasingly on their leadership in a difficult economy and their desire to secure their roles as they come out of the economic downturn.
Corporate Officers
Trends in Human Resources Officers
- CEO expectations for HR executives have dramatically increased over the last several years, primarily because a new generation of high-performing CEOs sees talent management as a critical component to company success.
- HR executives must work effectively with their board on a host of issues, particularly executive compensation and succession planning at the senior levels. Boards are becoming increasingly involved in significant human capital decisions.
- Demographics of executive and employee populations, in many companies, will be causing a swell of retirements over the coming several years. HR executives, therefore, have succession planning and leadership development on the top of their agenda in order to minimize "brain drain" with the exit of this talent.
- HR executives are increasingly looked to be CEOs as key confidants and trusted advisors on an array of business issues, requiring a broad knowledge base on both business strategy and human capital areas.
Effects on Executive Talent
There is a significant perceived gap between demand and supply for outstanding, broad-capability HR executives of the type described above. While the economic downturn has created an increased flow of senior HR executives in the market, those considered top tier typically have been retained by their companies and still are in high demand. HR executives tend to be more risk averse than their fellow functional leads, implying that most will consider company stability an important criteria in their personal career decision making. There is a perceived shortage of HR talent in the mid-to-lower levels in the organization, causing some companies to rotate top talent out of other line functions into HR, either as a rotational assignment or for the longer term.
Trends in Legal and Compliance Officers
- The economic turbulence has underscored the need for organizations to look to their general counsel as trusted advisor to the CEO and C-suite team.
- The areas where legal and compliance to extend their reach encompass a wide range of legal, business, regulatory and risk management issues.
- Increased government scrutiny, globalization of business activity and greater shareholder activism are among the many drivers of increased demands on organizations from a legal and compliance perspective.
- The economic downturn has forced organizaitons to assess the benefit/cost decisions of using in-house versus external resources.
Effects on Executive Talent
Business consolidation and the economic conditions, combined with unprecedented headcount reductions by major law firms, have markedly increased the ranks of available legal talent. There is a general sentiment that as the environment improves, in-house positions may offer a higher level of stability and career progression even if they come at the cost of short-term earnings potential.
A Strategic Approach to Today's Leadership Challenges
The leadership challenges faced by today's CEOs, boards and senior leaders do not occur in isolation and cannot be addressed that way. Russell Reynolds Associates' consultative approach to executive and board-level search and assessment provides leaders with tailored strategies that help drive long-term growth and success.
1 Acronyms defined: PPIP (Public-Private Investment Program) is the Treasury program establishing a public-private partnership to buy toxic assets; TALF is the Federal Reserve's term for Asset-Backed Securities Lending Facility for small businesses and consumers; TARP is the Troubled Assets Relief Program.
2 FAS 157, the new fair value market accounting standard, lays out guidelines for how companies should go about coming up with market values on difficult-to-value investments.


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About 1:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a house on Rhetss Bluff Road, according to a news release from Battalion Chief James Ghi of the St. John's Fire District.
The first officers reported fire showing from the roof and from the rear of the house, Ghi said. Once firefighters had determined that the residents had successfully evacuated, they attacked the fire from the home's exterior.
The Charleston Fire Department, Charleston County EMS, the Sheriff's Office and Kiawah Security also responded, Ghi said.
Fire department units were expected to remain on the scene, extinguishing hot spots and conducting overhaul.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Artificial emotional intelligence or Emotion AI is also known as emotion recognition or emotion detection technology. In market research, this is commonly referred to as facial coding.
Humans use a lot of non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions, gesture, body language and tone of voice, to communicate their emotions. Our vision is to develop Emotion AI that can detect emotion just the way humans do, from multiple channels. Our long term goal is to develop "MultimodalEmotion AI", that combines analysis of both face and speech as complementary signals to provide richerinsightinto the humanexpression of emotion. For several years now, Affectiva has been offering industry leading technology for the analysis of facial expressions of emotions. Most recently, Affectiva has added speech capabilities now available to select beta testers ( learn more here ).
Our Emotion AI unobtrusively measures unfiltered and unbiased facial expressions of emotion, using any optical sensor or just a standard webcam. Our technology first identifies a human face in real time or in an image or video. Computer vision algorithms identify key landmarks on the face – for example, the corners of your eyebrows, the tip of your nose, the corners of your mouth. Deep learning algorithms then analyze pixels in those regions to classify facial expressions. Combinations of these facial expressions are then mapped to emotions.
In our products, we measure 7 emotion metrics: anger, contempt, disgust, fear, joy, sadness and surprise. In addition, weprovide 20 facial expression metrics. Inour SDK and API we also provide emojis, gender, age, ethnicity and a number of other metrics. Learn more about our metrics .
Our speech capability analyzes not what is said, but how it is said, observing changes in speech paralinguistics, tone, loudness, tempo, and voice quality to distinguish speech events, emotions, and gender.The underlying low latency approach is key to enabling the development of real-time emotion-aware apps and devices.
Our first speech based product is a cloud-based API that analyzes a pre-recorded audio segment, such as an MP3 file. The output fileprovides the analysis on speech events occurringin the audio segment every few hundred milliseconds and not just at the end of the entire utterance. An Emotion SDK that analyzes speech in real-time will be available in the near future.
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A horse race is organised at the Royal Turf Club in Dusit district, Bangkok. (File photo)
The Crown Property Bureau has demanded the Royal Turf Club leave the Nang Loeng horse-racing track in Dusit district, Bangkok, in 180 days or September after its lease expired 19 years ago.
Media reported that Anant Waiwitaya, a legal affairs official of the bureau, wrote to the club on Wednesday to demand the departure.
The letter referred to three lease contracts for the track, its five-storey stand, two six-storey parking buildings, a five-storey management building, a one-storey structure and a swimming pool.
The six-month contracts were signed on Sept 29, 1999. The rents range from 10,000-30,000 baht a month.
The bureau wrote that the club had to leave the compound within the set deadline because the bureau had to use the land and the buildings.
The horse-racing track was officially opened in 1916 or 102 years ago.
Initiatives to relocate it were discussed during the previous governments of Chuan Leekpai and Thaksin Shinawatra. Pattaya was once designated for its new location but the board of the Royal Turf Club cited financial constraints as a major obstacle.
In 2003, the relocation cost was estimated at about 1 billion baht.
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This journal is so delicate and beautiful, it almost motivates me to actually write on its pretty little scalloped pages (I'm starting to notice this affinity towards anything scalloped...). I know someone in particular who would love this journal...and she would actually use it too. I need to be more like that.
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Another highlight of the German close season was announced this week on the news that the Supercup event is to be revived. Two weeks ahead of the new Bundesliga season, champions and DFB Cup winners Bayern will meet Cup finalists Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, with kick-off set for 8.30 pm on 23 July 2008.
"As the League Cup cannot be staged this season due to scheduling problems, we've reactivated the Supercup," explained Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. "We're delighted to be joining forces with Borussia Dortmund in reviving this attractive match."
Three wins each for FCB and BVB
"This classic clash will be a highlight of pre-season for fans of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, and the first duel between new coaches Jürgen Klopp and Jürgen Klinsmann," added BVB managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke.
The Supercup, contested by the previous season's champions and the DFB Cup winners, was staged on an official basis from 1987 to 1996. Both Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are three-time winners of the trophy.
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Creamy smoked cheddar, crisp bacon, creamy avocado, and juicy tomato tops honey wheat bread.
Artichokes, roasted red sweet peppers, and olives bring Spanish flair to this roast beef sandwich.
Steak is encased in a sourdough roll and slathered with a horseradish sauce for a classic pairing, sandwich style.
A sandwich to satisfy both kids and adults: For the young, try cheese, ham, and fruit. Offer grown-ups red pepper and prosciutto instead.
Hot sandwiches don't come any easier. Just pull the meat from store-bought rotisserie chickens and add it to a spicy homemade sauce.
For all the goodness of a pizza in a yummy sandwich, try this delicious recipe.
This miniature version of the classic deli favorite of stacked corned beef, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing is a perfect addition to any party.
This recipe is also a great way to use leftover cooked beef or pork.
Take your choice of flavored, plain, or whole wheat tortillas for these turkey and pesto roll-ups.
Zesty marinated chicken cutlets with goat cheese, red sweet peppers, and greens makes an indoor or outdoor grilled sandwich.
Crockery cooking at its best: spiced-up brisket cooked slowly and smothered in tasty barbecue sauce.
The classic French mayonnaise-based sauce called remoulade adds a hint of rustic sophistication to this steak sandwich perked up by peppery arugula and grilled sweet peppers.
Overflowing with Italian foodstuffs (pesto, prosciutto, artichokes, roasted red peppers, and cheese) this warm chicken sandwich serves as a welcome lunch or light dinner.
A twist on a Monte Cristo, this recipe makes a chicken sandwich filled with mozzarella cheese, chicken, pears, and horseradish; then it's dipped in an egg wash and fried for a creamy-crispy sandwich.
Chipotle-spiced mayo adds pizzazz to this cheese and veggie wrap.
A little heat from the jalapeno, some sweetness from the honey, and the distinct peppery spark of arugula -- it's hard to believe that such a cleverly combined gourmet sandwich starts with a few humble slices of leftover pot roast.
Tender, succulent slices of mustard-crusted boneless leg of lamb served on a kaiser roll.
Long, slow cooking makes pork shoulder tender and juicy for these Asian-influenced sandwiches spiced with soy, hoisin, and five-spice powder. The sandwich is topped with Chinese cabbage for a crisp foil to the tender meat.
This meaty favorite of New Orleans gets a flavor-packed pile of pepperoncini, olives, and artichoke hearts.
Turkey pastrami and provolone cheese are paired with onion, green pepper, and tomato to make this great-tasting sandwich.
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Flameseeker Chronicles: 5 brilliant Guild Wars 2 YouTube content creators
Guild Wars 2 leaves me with more questions than answers when it comes to lore and story predictions, build strategies and rotations, and efficient raid clearing, so I spend plenty of time listening to the advice and opinions offered by my fellow players to both improve my own gaming experience and engage with my favourite MMO when I'm not logged in. My YouTube subscription list reads like a who's who of Guild Wars 2 content creators and I'm never stuck for entertaining and informative videos to watch during my commutes to classes, so I thought it was about time that I took some time to share my favourites with you in case any are missing in your own subscription lists.
In this edition of Flameseeker Chronicles, I'll list some fantastic YouTubers who you should most definitely check out if you're not already familiar with them. Many of the names making the list are massively popular and you'd have to have lived under a rock to be unfamiliar with their work, but others deserve much more attention that they get for the fantastic GW2 content they create and might well be new to you. Have a watch of the videos included below and don't forget to subscribe if you enjoy what you see and, of course, add your favourite GW2 YouTubers in the comments.


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Earlier this week Barcelona star Leo Messi, and assorted Argentine international team-mates, were reportedly involved in a sex and alcohol party (sounds like our sort of party) and the host of said party was TV presenter Xoana Gonzalez. If you're wondering what she looks like, here are some visual examples of the lady in question.
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ILP Midterm Reflection
It is not too early to start thinking about the middle of term -- and, of course, Fall Break.
As we approach the middle of the semester, what new observations / challenges / successes have presented themselves, that you weren't aware of when you started the ILP process?
Length: About 150 words.
Format: You may answer informally, in a short list. Please provide specific examples, but there is no need to tell a story or SHOW through dialogue. You can just provide the information I'm asking for, so that I can get a sense of how your individual plan is going.
Reflect on these general areas:
- MyCompLab
Recall that MyCompLab accounts for about 20% of your grade. Does the time you are putting into this part of the course match its importance to your grade?
- Time-management
What challenges and successes have you encountered, as you work to meet deadlines and manage your other obligations?
- Resources
How effectively have you made use of the resources available to you (including the writing center, the textbook, and your instuctor)?
- Learning Assessment
What is one thing you can do (or stop doing) that will make the biggest difference in what you achieve in this course?
- Instruction Assessment
What is one thing that I have done so far that has been a big help? What is something that you'd like me to do (or stop doing)?
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The International Law Students Association is a non-profit association of students and lawyers who are dedicated to the promotion of international law. ILSA provides students with opportunity to study, research, and network in the international legal arena. The organization's activities include academic conferences, publications, the global coordination of student organizations, and the administration of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
The International Law Students Association (ILSA) welcomes applications for interns during the academic year. Typically, ILSA recruits interns for the fall, spring, and summer terms. ILSA is a non-profit association of students and young lawyers dedicated to the study and promotion of international law. Generally, legal education in the U.S. and elsewhere focuses upon domestic or local law. ILSA is dedicated to supplementing this traditional approach with opportunities for study, research and career networking which concentrates on international and transnational law.
Interns will be based in ILSA's Washington, DC Headquarters and will be expected to commit to working 10 to 15 hours per week. Qualified applicants will be motivated, friendly, and detail oriented, and should be lawfully in the United States. It is possible for students with or without prior work experience to succeed in this position. ILSA will work with your school to arrange academic credit for this position.
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Mirena IUD Lawsuits
In Mirena IUD lawsuits, victims of this medical device may be able to recover just compensation for their physical, emotional, and financial damages. Mirena is an IUD (intrauterine device) which is implanted in a woman's body to prevent pregnancy. While Bayer, the maker of Mirena, has marketed the device as a safe and worry-free form of birth control, a number of women have opted to file Mirena lawsuits after suffering serious injury, infertility, or surgery to remove the device. If you or a woman you love has suffered as a result of Mirena, a lawyer from our firm can help you pursue the full compensation you deserve.
We invite you to contact us today for a free legal consultation. We operate on a contingency fee basis, so our national clients don't pay us a penny unless they recover compensation. To learn more about Mirena lawsuits, call us at 800-849-8072 or fill out the form to the right.
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While Mirena is marketed as a safe and hassle-free form of birth control, a number of women have suffered serious, debilitating, and potentially permanent injury after implantation with this potentially dangerous medical device. Roughly 2 in 1000 women who received a Mirena IUD have reported uterine perforation, which could free the device to travel to other parts of the abdomen and puncture the intestines or bladder. In addition to organ perforation, users of Mirena IUDs have reported the following serious side effects and complications:
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In 2010, the FDA sent a warning letter to Bayer, the maker of Mirena, regarding "Mirena parties", a live consumer-directed program under which Mirena representatives traveled to women's homes to promote the device. At these events, a representative working with Bayer would follow a script to entice women to use Mirena. In one script our lawyers have access to, phrases such as "simple ways to reconnect with ourselves and our partners," "more likely to be more intimate," and "look and feel great" appear. In the FDA's letter, the agency warns that these representatives "misleadingly overstate the proven efficacy of Mirena", fail to warn of potential Mirena side effects, and that they make claims that cannot be supported with evidence. While Bayer stopped these parties soon after receiving the warning letter, our Mirena lawyers believe that many women who selected Mirena may not have been made adequately aware of Mirena side effects and complications after being misled at these events. We also believe that women who did not attend such an event could still have been misled into selecting Mirena as their form of birth control as a result of Bayer's aggressive and negligent advertising of the device. In a Mirena lawsuit, we can help these victims recover full and just compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and other damages.
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Slow computer? Speed it up!Everyone wants a fast computer and with the ever-increasing speed of technology, why wouldn't we? Unfortunately, the longer one has a computer, the slower it gets. Why is that? Well, just like any room or office, your computer needs to be cleaned so that you optimize your computer for speed. Just as much as you would take care that your computer doesn't get dirty or scratched, the inside needs to be cared for, too.
In order to clean up and speed up your computer, optimize your computer for speed and maximum performance. Optimizing your computer is like cleaning it out in order to speed it up. To optimize your computer, you need technology solutions! Here are some easy tips to get your computer running at its fastest.
Change Your Startup:
It doesn't matter if your computer is a desktop, a laptop or dual use tablet. Each has a list of programs it thinks are absolutely necessary to open when it starts up. Most of these programs are necessary, but not all of them are. For example, it's not exactly crucial to have your favorite music program open up right when your computer comes on. Having all these programs open at once just slows your computer down.
It's easy to change this "list" your computer has (don't worry: this won't uninstall any programs, you'll still be able to open them normally. They just won't pop up right when your computer turns on). Click "start" then "run" (or the "windows key" plus "r"), and type in "msconfig."
There will be a tab that says startup. Here's the list of programs your computer opens up at startup. Make sure you don't deselect anything important (if you don't know what it is, chances are you should leave it alone), but things like photo editing, office function or music programs don't need to open right away... they just slow your computer down.
Uninstall Programs:
You may have computer software and downloaded programs you don't even use anymore, but forgot they were still on your computer. Don't use that extra photo editing program? Uninstall it. This will make a huge difference when you try to optimize your computer for speed.
Like with the startup programs, just make sure you don't uninstall a program you don't recognize. Chances are it's something that makes your computer function. Extra programs just take up extra memory and slow everything down.
Clean Up Your Registry:
Many people are uncomfortable in their computer's registry. That's why there are programs which help you clean it up with you ever having to open it.
Many software programs - some free and some that you purchase - can give your registry a clean sweep. Why would you want to do this, you might ask? When uninstalling programs, little files are often left behind. They once worked with the program, but for some reason didn't uninstall with it. These aren't doing anything other than taking up space. A registry cleaner will take care of those for you, just make sure you backup your registry before deleting anything (the cleaner should have an option to back it up for you).
Clear Out Your Internet Cache:
Your Internet browser stores files to remember what pages you've visited in order to speed loading time the next time you visit the page. If you let it go too long without being cleaned out, however, it starts to slow down your computer--just taking up room and hampering your efforts to optimize your computer. Clearing your cache will dump all that content dragging your computer's speed down, and give you back some of the performance you'd lost.
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Finally, take the time to defragment your computer. Your computer often breaks files in order to run them more quickly. But when these files are updated, different pieces of one file can be in many different places, causing your computer to search for them--slowing things down. If you defrag your computer once a month, the program will put all the pieces back together, keeping your computer in shape. Your computer already has a disk defragmenter installed on it.
There are many different aspects working to bog computers down, but with the right help you can optimize your computer and get it processing data fast again. Nothing's better than getting your computer running like it did when it was new.
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Rare Plant Field Techniques and Specimen Preparation
Rare plant field techniques are similar to those of most scientific botanical excursions except the focus of the trip is to find rare plants. Some have likened it to the botanical equivalent of an Easter egg hunt or the unraveling of a mystery!
Pre-trip Planning
Before the trip begins, thorough background material must be assembled and studied. If needed, plant lists and site details can be obtained from the Natural Heritage Program botanists. If the plant being sought is not a familiar one, consult field guides, plant experts, and herbarium specimens to understand the habitat and important morphological characters needed for identification. This will help form a "search image" in the mind. It is also important to know if there could be any look-alike plants at the site and how the look-alikes differ from the target species. A good knowledge of the flora of your search area will help tremendously.
Past sightings or collections, topographic maps, soil and geology maps and/or aerial photographs are consulted to determine where the search will take place. It will help if you have experience reading topographic, aerial, geologic, or soil maps on paper or within a GIS, including Google maps and similar mobile apps. Each map has its own symbols, colors, and pattern signatures that should be familiar to you. After the site is selected landowners are contacted, beforehand if possible, to obtain permission to visit the site. Sometimes permission can only be obtained after arriving at the site and talking to the landowner. Any other people familiar with the site are contacted to see if they can contribute additional information such as parking and trail access or recent changes in the vegetation.
The Search
After arriving at the site, field equipment is unloaded and decisions are made about where to begin the search. This is based on time, size of the area, topography, and trail accessibility. Care should be taken to assess the difficulty of the terrain and proximity to assistance to determine if you are able to do the work alone or if someone should go with you for safety reasons. Searches are conducted by walking in a sweeping pattern that will cover as much of the likely habitat as possible.
During the search, notes should be taken about the type and condition of the habitat and its characteristic species. The community type, if known, and the three dominant plant species of the canopy, shrub layer, and herb layer should be recorded. If rare plants are found, then documentation of the rare plant occurrence takes place. The most important things to document are: location of the plants, the habitat and associated species, numbers and condition of the plants, the characteristics of the surrounding landscape, and any past or current threats to the survival of the plants. Another very important part of the documentation is to make a sketch of the immediate area with obvious, long-lasting landmarks, such as permanent natural features, roads, trails, buildings, etc. An arrow indicating north is a must. A sketch of the site with the route taken is the easiest way to relocate an occurrence. If a global positioning system (GPS) unit or GPS app is available, it is especially useful to record GPS points and a track, especially in UTM NAD83 coordinates, if the plant is in an area with few landmarks. Finally, a specimen, photograph, or sketch should be made of the plant. If the plants are not found, it is very important to note the reason why. This may save search time if attempts are made to relocate the plants. You may record the information in the online Rare Species Reporting Form (see link on the right side of this page).
Collections can be made only with the permission of landowner. This may entail obtaining collection permits, if the land is managed by government entities or conservation organizations. If there are enough plants available where a collection won't affect future reproduction, it is important that a specimen be collected and the identity confirmed by a Heritage botanist. It will then be deposited at the New York State Museum or one of the large regional herbaria. Specimens can be collected in a container in the field (i.e. plastic bags, vasculum, field press) and later transferred to a folded sheet of newspaper. The specimen should be neatly organized on the newspaper so that all leaves are flat. At least one leaf should be flipped over to show the underside. The newspaper should be pressed between two sheets of corrugated cardboard with blotters and placed in a plant press or under heavy books. Careful pressing of the plant will result in the highest quality preserved specimen suitable for deposition in any herbaria. Allow the specimen to dry completely and include the following collection data, preferably typed on a 3x5 piece of paper: species name and location information, including: state, county, town, nearby village and specific plant location including GPS points if taken; habitat with associated species; number of plants; and any field characteristics that may not be seen on a dried specimen (flower color, habit, tree dimension etc.); date of collection; collector(s); collection number, if used; and who identified the specimen. Pack the plant between two sheets of cardboard, or in a cardboard box if multiple specimens, and mail to the Heritage Program along with an online Rare Species Reporting Form (see link on the right side of this page).
Photographs or sketches should be made if there are only a few plants or as an addition to the specimen. Photos and sketches are useful to show natural colors, habit (erect, drooping, clumping etc.), and habitat. A close-up lens can be useful to record small parts of the plant that confirm its identity. Digital photos are preferred and can be e-mailed to a Heritage Program botanist or attached to the online reporting form.
After the search is complete, a note should be sent to the landowner detailing your findings.
Typical Equipment List
- field notebook or electronic entry (mobile phone, tablet)
- 10x hand lens
- field guides - especially for separating unexpected look-alikes (see annotated bibliography of plant guides and manuals (PDF) (266 KB, 17 pages))
- pencils
- compass
- GPS unit
- county road map as a backup to cell service
- topographic maps and/or aerial photos
- small tape measure
- colored survey tape - to mark location or route if necessary
- camera equipment
- plant specimen containers and plant press
- small post-it notes for separating collections or for folding over small parts of flowers that may fall off (e.g. sedge fruits)
- whistle - in case of trouble
- cell phone and backup battery
- first aid kit, repellants, and sunscreen
- binoculars (especially for cliff species)
- food and water
- proper field clothes
- walkie-talkies - if you go with other people to areas without cell phone service and expect to become separated from them
- leave word with someone where you will be going in case you don't return on time


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This ship was made for the "Void Destroyer" game so it cannot be downloaded. The design was built using several parts supplied by the game's dev (he also made the texture) and some other original creations of mine. The idea was for this command ship to resemble and fit as much as possible with the rest of the ships already in the game but also be somewhat different and unique, so it was quite a challenge. The model has 12k triangles.
I strongly recommend you guys check out this game because even at its current early stage of development it is still cool to play. You can fly small and agile fighters or even large and slow capital ships, all with very different gameplay styles. Here's a bit of info about it:
"An independent (self funded) space combat simulator with real time strategy elements. Set in a desolate asteroid field, you are in command. Orbiting asteroid bases are powered by solar radiation from an artificial sun. Inside countless masses live, work and die mining ore. The lucky ones are in space, competing against other factions and fighting alien forces. Survive to discover the truth, conquer the void to escape! This is a game in the making, on a monthly update schedule, the goal is to create an exciting and immersive experience. In development since May 2009, the project reached the free prototype stage in January of 2011. A hobby project that hopes to become commercial. The game is playable, and I believe fun, with much more work to be done."


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Department of Technology is offering BSc Technology Civil Program at ICBS. The main emphasis of this program is to provide the students basic knowledge of mathematics and other sciences and to utilize them solving problems of Structure,Hydraulics, Geotech, Highways and environmental engineering and know-how to operation & maintenance of Civil Engineering projects.
It develops in students the basic knowledge of on-job training to enable them to work independently on the projects and to arrange and to organize all repairs, set up tools, machines and other equipment's requires for Civil Engineering works.
BS-Tech students are trained as technologists to face all challenges of the industry. The students are provided the basic techniques, skills and modern tools to perform as technologists at the projects. They are in a position to utilize their knowledge in modern surveying methods for land measurement, construction layouts, and plan to prepare design documents. They are considered as the most important components of the construction technology.


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The 7th Annual Hennessey Wine & Chocolate Festival returns! The Hennessey Wine & Chocolate Festival returns for its 7th year at Memorial Park, 204 N. Main Street in Hennessey on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Enjoy the taste of fine wine and delicious chocolates from 1-7pm. Join us in downtown Hennessey for all that is good in life!
The Hennessey United Association, a Community And Neighborhood Development Organization in Hennessey, Oklahoma since 2004, is our sponsor this year. Thank you!
The mission of the Oklahoma Grape Industry Council (OGIC) is to promote the entire wine industry in the state; to encourage camaraderie among the hobbyists, viticulturists, and vintner alike; and to promote education to facilitate the resulting production of grapes, wine and all associated by products at the highest standard.
The festival entry fee is $15, and you will receive a wine glass for tastings. Then go out, meet the vendors, and enjoy!!! For more information, call 405.853.0115
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Date: 10/3/2017
Over-65s are set to be England's fastest-growing age group; Planning magazine asks how well are councils planning for this change? POS responds.
Sara Whelan, policy manager at the Planning Officers Society, says many local authorities are likely to have focused their attention on meeting general housing need and responding to Whitehall directives targeted at young people and first-time buyers: "That has really been the push from government." But she suggests that increasing awareness of the ageing population means policies aimed at older people will most likely emerge during the current wave of local plan preparation.
Whelan also highlights the need to think beyond targets and site allocations. In areas where planning policies for older people have been produced, she notes, councils have also sought to identify the type of housing most in demand.
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When you think of Netflix most people think of similar companies as competitors that offer DVD rentals by mail and instant streaming of movies like Blockbuster. In reality, Netflix should be considered a competitor by a much larger number of companies and industries. According to a new report from The Diffusion Group (TDG), PayTV services should be added to that group and includes companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, DirecTV, Dish Network and Time Warner Cable just to name a few.
In a poll conducted by TDG, which included a random sample of 2,000 U.S. broadband users that subscribe to a PayTV service, consumers were asked if they were likely to downgrade or cancel a premium service within the next six month. The results found that 32% of consumers who use Netflix to access video programming were likely to downgrade their service. That is more than double the amount recorded last year at 16%.
Among moderate and heavy Netflix users who stream video, only 24% cited economic factors including the cost of service and the need to save money as reasons for downgrading. 61% of that same group cited the growing use of online video as the reason for their downgrade with two-thirds pointing to Netflix specifically. When looking at all consumers polled as to why they would downgrade their service, 34% pointed to the growing use of online video.
As TDG points out, Netflix reassures PayTV providers that its service shouldn't be seen as competitive, but the trend is showing that the Netflix Effect, the consequence of the Netflix instant streaming service on a customer's decision to downgrade or cancel a premium service, is growing.
Read more at TDG
Brian's Opinion
So, you have to ask yourself why Netflix would care whether or not it is seen as a competitor to PayTV? After all, if they are stealing customers from other service, so what? Well, the thing you have to keep in mind is where Netflix is getting some of its video content from. Let's look at premium movie channels, for example.
HBO and Showtime are known to produce a lot of original and highly sought after content. Another premium movie service, Starz, has gone one step further and even provides Netflix streaming access to many of the same movies it has licensed for showing on its channels. If Netflix was seen as a threat to these movie channels they would be less likely to enter into content deals with the company. In fact, some new deals with these premium channels are already showing signs that there is fear of the Netflix Effect.
According to Time, Showtime reached a new deal with Netflix in March that removed shows from the provider's rental and streaming video catalog. In April, Starz announced that it would institute a 90-day delay for new episodes of its original series with the expectation that new movies would follow the same fate. Clearly, fear of the Netflix Effect is already here and it is sure to hurt the Netflix streaming catalog as more and more companies grow fearful of the impact of Netflix on their business.


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This enhanced healing induction program is a unique approach to healing and does not have an audible voice to guide you through the process. Instead there is a subliminal inaudible voice, under interleaved nature sounds (sea and stream), and music ambiance (piano), that communicates directly with your subconscious mind.
The inaudible voice content is the same as that of the audible voice used in the Enhanced Healing induction programs. Again you are deeply relaxed and your subconscious mind is empowered to invoke and augment a natural healing process.
Listen to the program daily, especially just before going to sleep, to deeply relax and initiate the healing response that you desire. You will not hear any dialogue; however, the inaudible subliminal voice will communicate directly with your subconscious mind and invoke the results that you want.
For optimum results this program should be listened to in its entirety.
Even if you fall asleep during the program the desired positive results will still manifest.
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This Enhanced Healing Induction Program contains nature sounds (sea and stream), piano ambience, and you will be guided through the session by an inaudible subliminal voice.
Listen to this program every day in a time and place where you can give it your full attention and have the freedom to thoroughly relax.
Never listen to this program while driving or operating a machine - it contains a potent relaxation technique that requires you to become deeply and completely relaxed.
Although this technique may be new to you, it is completely safe and natural.
If you are listening before sleeping (recommended), you will drift into a pleasant and restful sleep after the program ends.
Even if you fall asleep during the program, the powerful suggestions will still reach your subconscious mind, have a positive effect, and will manifest maximum results.
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My subconscious mind has infinite power... to heal... and to rejuvenate my body... With every hour of every day... I attract more... healing and health... into my life... I am in full-control of my health and wellness...My body... and my health... are positively changing... for the better... in every way... Etc...
For best results, listen through headphones or earbuds (Bluetooth devices are not recommended).
Subliminal programs can be used as a powerful adjunct and reinforcement to our voice guided hypnosis programs.
The Inaudible Subliminal elements (inductions, affirmations, etc) are the same as the Audible elements (inductions, affirmations, etc) which are used in the equivalent Hypnosis Program.
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Gene heads back toward the library as sunset approaches. He sees Beefy, one of the other Hunters, and Ashley June racing toward the Dome. Ashley June is wearing a suncloak and Beefy is slathered in suntan lotion. Gene goes after Beefy to try to stop him from getting to the hepers. Sissy fights Beefy off with some of their weapons as well. Beefy dies while trying to get inside of the Dome that is starting to close.
Gene looks for Ashley June, but only finds her suncloak on the ground. He finds her in the library. She removes her fake fangs and admits to being human. She tells Gene that she has been alone since she was seven and her parents were lured away to the promise of fruit trees. She talks about...
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Acute inflammation of the tonsils is a common painful condition mostly in children which should not be neglected because of the serious complications which sometimes occur like rheumatism and glomerulonephritis.
1) Acute tonsillitis may have the tonsil involved as general inflammation of the pharynx or it may be follicular which is a very common form where the tonsil is red and swollen and becomes filled with pus. It is a very painful condition, pain sometimes extends to the ears. Tonsillitis is abrupt in onset. It starts with sore-throat, difficult swallowing associated with malaise, fever, headache and pain in limbs.
2) Chronic tonsillitis may occur in persons who had repeated acute attacks. Tonsils form a part of a ring of lymphoid tissue which is situated in the upper air passages working as first line of defence against infection entering either by respiratory or digestive tracts. The second line of defence consists of cervical glands, which drain it. In chronic conditions the inflammation can spread to surrounding organs.
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Proven indications of the individual ingredients in the sphere of claimed action :
Atropinum sulphuricum : It is the main alkaloid of Belladonna and has been reported to give immediate relief of enhanced quantum expected of the drug Belladonna. Inflammations are relieved, pain is lowered and circulation improved. It covers pulsating pain, redness, warm swelling and dry throat.
Hepar sulphuris : Sore throat, scraping and shooting pain in the throat and even into the ears, as from splinters on swallowing, coughing, breathing and turning the head. Difficulty in speaking and in swallowing are lowered. Hawking up of mucus and dryness in the throat are alleviated.
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Silicea : It covers sore throat with accumulation of mucus in the throat, severe tonsillitis, pain as from excoriation and pricking, swelling of palate and uvula with difficult deglutition. Expectoration of little granules like shot, which when broken smell very offensive, is also covered by this medicine. It stimulates healing process in general.
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Sport Ski Willy supports you with a 25 EURO
shopping voucher as a new Euroloppet Passport Holder.
Shopping in one of the best equipped Nordic shops in Central Europe.
Sport Ski Willy in Ramsau – Dachstein /Austria.
(The voucher is valid shoppings with a worth more than 100,00 €)
Additionally, you will get a discount of 10% as Euroloppet Passport Holder at Sport Ski Willy for each other shopping tour.
Sport Albert in Tannenbergsthal near Klingenthal supports all new Euroloppet Passport Holders as well with a 25 EURO Euroloppet shopping voucher.
Everything for cross-country skiers and much more you will find at Sport Albert
(The voucher is valid for shopping with a worth from 100,00 €)
For each other shopping you will also get a discount of 10% as Euroloppet Passport Holder at Sport Albert.
30% supporting discount on all START waxes! (in the Euroloppet Shop)
If you have absolved at least 3 Euroloppet main races in one winter, START will honor you with a High-Flour wax (HF6 with a worth of 58€) and a freestart for a Euroloppet race!
LEKI, the premium pole producer supports you with special offers from special LEKI poles and products. Highest comfort, maximum power transmission, the most simple handling. With Trigger Shark you can fix and free the strap within seconds. Try it!
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Euroloppet and BLIZ, the best for Ski Marathon Racer in Europe. For everyone the best sports glasses! BLIZ, the Swedish world's elite glasses brand supports you with the new BLIZ Proflip XT or the Pursuit XT in a High-Tech-Quality for special conditions.
Additionally, BLIZ supports you with a 15.- € voucher for further BLIZ models in High-Tech-Quality.
- via the Euroloppet Shop (or at the Euroloppet information desk at the Euroloppet Races)
The Premium Sportswear manufacturer from Austria supports all Euroloppet Passport Holders with high-tech clothings in the exclusive Euroloppet design.
Check out the Löffler-Euroloppet Collection in the Euroloppet Shop.
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With the Euroloppet "SUBARU Special" car-supporting program, all Euroloppet Passport Holders can profit, who wants to use the advantages of a perfect winter and outdoor car from SUBARU and wants to save special financial advantages.
You can also profit with the Euroloppet SUBARU Special complete rate.
More information in the Euroloppet Shop
CROSS COUNTRY SKI HOLIDAYS supports the Euroloppet Passport Holders with a lottery. If you participate in one or more of the 7 mentioned Euroloppet Races, you'll have the chance to win 3 days holiday trip for two persons with a worth of ca. 500 €
The European Union of cross-country skiing marathons is focused to the individual support next to offering high-quality events for Ski Marathon runners.
We developed a supporting program for you as Ski Marathon runner with the support of the sports-industry and the Euroloppet organizers.
With buying a Euroloppet Passport, we can support you directly at the races, with the equipment or with travel offers to the races. We're also honouring you for your performance.
We're very proud for all this. Furthermore we're glad with all Ski Marathon runners in Europe, in the big Euroloppet family to perform our great sport at all beautiful events.
Your Euroloppet Team