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Kiwi start-up Transcribe Me just closed an oversubscribed angel investment round, raising $1.2 million from private investors in New Zealand, the US and Europe (along with Ice Angels were investors from US-based syndicates including Tech Coast Angels, Sierra Angels and Maverick Angels). It's receiving rave reviews from Singapore to San Francisco for modernising and streamlining voice-to-text transcription. And its CEO believes monotonous hours spent typing out meeting minutes are numbered. Transcribe Me's Alexei Dunayev goes on the record.
Comparing the tech revolution of the past 20 years to the imagined future created by movie directors is both laughable and cringe-inducing. Where are the flying cars and teleportation devices we were promised? The era of innovation has provided many devices and services previously stuck in the realm of sci-fi movie fodder, and one such futuristic ideal is voice-to-text transcription. It continues to elude the tech industry and remain just that – an ideal. Until Transcribe Me came along.
The SaaS (software as a service) app is the brainchild of Kiwi entrepreneur and Fulbright scholar Alexei Dunayev and his international team. It seems so simple, in a Back to the Future view of technology. Using your smartphone, you record your meeting, interview or lecture, then hit the 'transcribe' button in the Transcribe Me app. Within 48 hours your recoding is emailed back to you as a Word document. Sure, it seems simple. but according to Dunayev, it's not simple at all.
"Despite having all the other technologies we envisioned we'd have 10 years ago, voice-to- text has something that eluded researchers and it's quite a complex technical problem,"
he says. "Ever since I was a teen messing with computers, I was always looking forward to that future when you can talk into a computer and it knows exactly what you're saying."
Dunayev has an infectious enthusiasm for Transcribe Me, both as company and as product, despite it officially still being in the beta testing phase. His passion is apparent even through an unreliable Skype connection from a San Francisco shopping mall car park. Dunayev speaks in depth, with breadth, and at speed about his product and the high-tech industry for start-ups. As it turns out, it was exactly the kind of conversation, where upon finishing, I wished I could just hit 'Transcribe Me' and have returned from magical elves to me in a document form the next day.
Time to pounce
Dunayev knows just how far the technology has come. He felt it high time for Transcribe Me to pounce on the hole in the market, and despite the hype, he still believes Transcribe Me can evolve.
"The problem of being able to have a real-time, word-for-word, perfect voice-to-text has still not been solved. It's one of the big technological challenges developers can't perfect, so the model we put together is kind of a hybrid."
The company's model combines the best software speech recognition algorithms, with the accuracy of human transcribers.
Although the company's intellectual property lies in the voice-recognition algorithms, Dunayev insists it's his crowd-sourced transcribers that give it the edge over the competition. But to ensure quality and a quick turnaround, Transcribe Me wanted to cut out the middle man.
"We've very different to our competitors, we directly work with our transcribers – we don't use a third party like they do."
It's that direct relationship with a global pool of transcribers that's the key to Transcribe Me's ace-in-the-hole: microtasking. The secret recipe for this innovation's success is the combination of voice-recognition algorithms, global crowd-sourcing and then microtasking for those individuals who want to make a quick buck.
"Our service helps them monetise their downtime," says Dunayev, as if he's pitching to me as a potential employer. "Right now, if you look at crowd-sourced transcription, typically one of our competitors would go to their database and ask, 'Hey, can anyone do this one-hour long conversation?' and when someone says 'Yep, I can', they get given the whole job."
The result is often a week-long wait for the customer while one transcriber works through the audio. Conversely, microtasking splits and then standardises one large laborious job into many small units. Combine microtasking with crowd-sourcing and as soon as you've finished recording that awkward guest speaker at your annual conference and hit the transcribe button, the hour-long audio file is uploaded to the company servers and chopped up into digestible 10-second files. Those files are then dispersed amongst the pool of transcribers, who take about one minute to distinguish every 'Ummm' from every 'Ahhh' in the recording.
The clips are then filed and rearranged, like a jigsaw puzzle, to recreate the recording into a Word document for the client. And this all happens within 48 hours.
Of course, 48 hours is just not good enough for Dunayev.
"We want to deliver transcripts within minutes, not hours," the Stanford MBA graduate says. "We're not there quite yet."
He knows that it's just a matter of constantly improving the algorithms and building on Transcribe Me's existing assets before that becomes a reality.
"We can get hundreds, even thousands, of people getting little tasks in parallel," he explains. "But you don't need the whole audio to begin transcription – you can begin with the first chunk, give it to the computer to solve.
"If it can't solve it, then pass it on to a human to solve."
Sorry, Siri
It's the human element that gives Transcribe Me an edge over other voice-recognition apps (sorry, Siri). Its pool of talent has not only the ability to distinguish multiple speakers at meetings and interviews, but also the ear and experience to pick up on subtle inflections, exclamations and sarcasm frequent in human dialogue, adding to its precision.
Dunayev says you can have hundreds of people working in tandem on a single job, resulting in 98 percent accuracy.
But accuracy and efficiency aren't enough for Dunayev. The price tag on the service was fair game, too. The app is free to download, but Transcribe Me undercuts its closest competitors by half, with prices starting at $1 per minute of raw audio.
The company bridges the global-local divide by matching local transcribers to the smartphone's location, minimising the effects of local accents so transcribers don't spend time scratching their heads when they hear 'fush 'n' chups' or add unnecessary punctuation due to our Kiwi habit of a raising intonation to make our sentences sound like questions.
Dunayev believes the sum is far greater than the value of each of its parts. He calls the ability to combine all these elements "the secret sauce," but it's not just clients he hopes will gain an appetite for the app. He's very proud of offering ways to help people from around the globe monetise their spare time. With the lifestyle pressures of many people working more than 50 hours a week, it's hard to believe that employees arrive home, sink into the couch and then jump at the chance to deconstruct a stranger's rant. Dunayev is quick to explain the benefits of his company's flexibility to his cynical interviewer.
"Our employees might be sitting at home watching TV, the ads come on and they can do five minutes of work. They could be on a bus, or waiting in line at a bank," he says. "They can monetise the smallest chunks of
their downtime. No longer do they have to put aside five hours of their time to do a job, they can do it when it suits them."
It's therefore a flexible way to supplement an income for those still staggering out of the effects of recession. Long commutes and penny-pinching nights in then provide opportunities to show your savings account a little love.
The X-factor
Even with a killer idea, this co-founder is never short of a sales pitch.
Dunayev graduated with a BSc and a BCom (Hons) from the University of Auckland. In 2009 he knocked off an MBA at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business after winning a Fulbright-Platinum Triangle scholarship. It was in Auckland, a year ago where an opportunity arose for Dunayev to channel his talent and passion. Transcribe Me, in a somewhat infant form, was Dunayev's team's creation at Auckland's Start Up Weekend, an event that focuses on building a web or mobile application that could be the foundation of something big. It's clear the Transcribe Me team discovered its foundation that weekend. But aside from people and growth, vision and determination also plays a part.
"Passion and enthusiasm injects the x-factor into our company. It has to. You're working for a very long time with very long hours and no pay. You just have to keep on going, based on that passion."
Co-founder and company director Helga Sonier agrees the team's chemistry was instant and has only become further refined during the company's early months.
"Our team [Sonier, Dunayev along with inbound marketing director Chirag Ahuja and operations director Danijel Duvjnak] didn't know each other prior to Start Up," Sonier says. "We were all so impressed with each other's skills, motivation and drive over that weekend. So we immediately committed to moving forward with the project."
The stakeholders kept their full-time jobs and had Transcribe Me on the side as a part-time project without pay, aside from Dunayev and Igor Feerer, the San Francisco based CFO, who was full-time without a salary from the start. For the former, it's been "a very up and down experience" – predictably.
"Some days nothing seems to go right. Other days are even worse. You have to have support and drive to keep going. It's paramount to success and people who really want to see it succeed and prosper."
Eager to keep the team's chemistry strong, even beyond country borders, Dunayev wanted passion and commitment to the vision as key themes as the company employed others in the following months.
"Our inner drive and experience was not isolated to the founding team members," he says. "The investors, the advisors and consultants, literally everyone who has helped us, has shared in our values."
Dunayev has a 'no-man-is-an-island' approach to business and believes any entrepreneurs who believe they are a 'self- made success' are fooling themselves.
"It's essential to have support, which drives you to keep going. It's paramount to success – people who really want to see your product succeed and prosper."
Supporters, both financial and academic, who are in sync with the company's impetus, are valuable when you're on a growth trajectory. Lessons are learnt quickly and the only constant is change.
Dunayev says the reality of managing a company on a global growth trajectory is like building a plane in mid-flight.
"You're building a whole lot of things in parallel – the technology, the app, the talent pool of transcribers, the client base, and they all need to come together but they are all so independent."
Act globally
Dunayev believes his company is testament to the idea that New Zealand-based high-tech start-ups must be thinking and acting globally from day one.
"That may be the most surprising and counter-intuitive advice I can offer. To target just New Zealand would just spell death for Transcribe Me. I've witnessed many other start-ups, from Canada and Israel, and they all start off with a global market in their sights. It's an opportunity, but it's also a challenge and you just have to do it. New Zealand is just too limited, not just from a consumer perspective, but for human resources and capital as well," Dunayev laments.
Although his mentality is overwhelmingly outward-looking, he's adamant New Zealand is an ideal base and has no intentions of leaving it any time soon.
The stakeholders may not have the most Kiwi names in the book, but Dunayev, Sonier, Duvjnak and their team claim their antipodean origins have presented opportunities along the way.
"New Zealanders have established amazing networks globally. Being a Kiwi, doors open for you that otherwise remain shut for locals."
The company launched Transcribe Me in Singapore at the DEMO Asia 2012 expo and Dunayev was stoked at the enthusiasm punters had not just for the app but also its country of origin. The day after he landed, he was on national television talking about being an innovative company from an interesting country.
There was, he says, almost instant respect. "I never believed, as foreigners, we would have had huge levels of support. It's counter- intuitive, but it's also true in the United States."
There's a lot of gold to be mined from Brand New Zealand, and even more so from what Dunayev labels the 'great entrepreneur ecosystem', which means support from loads of people – government, investors, even other businesses – at different times. He reckons the company's early expansion overseas would've been dead on arrival without partnerships with organisations such as NZTE, with its trade representatives in Singapore and KEA (the Kiwi Expat Association) with its group in the US.
"In new territory you need loyal partners to make a strong team. I've been very fortunate to have great founding team member in Singapore and in California. That was the most important thing in a new country – amazing people on the ground who I trusted, who are deeply passionate about growing the business and who hit the ground running."
With the the iPhone app now in the Apple store, momentum is building. Dunayev isn't done, though.
"Our big goal for 2012 is to have near real-time turnaround before the end of the year."
So, devices that comprehend an entertaining sales pitch or even your own mid-morning rant, with hard-copy evidence? Thanks to some Kiwi high-flyers, that little piece of sci-fi fantasy is just a tiny bit closer to reality.
Top tips for tech startup communication
Communication is challenging for startups that may lack the credibility and resources needed to gain exposure. Internal communications can be just as tricky, with the need to balance differing opinions and personalities. Transcribe Me was no different and found a few key points to overcome the obstacles of growing the profile of a young, unknown company. PR head Helga Sonier tells how.
Be open
Embrace every opportunity you get to share your story and your enthusiasm. Although there is undoubtedly a lot on your plate, generating excitement for your idea is contagious. You won't just attract interest from the media, but also mentors and leaders who are drawn to the team and/or the concept. You want these people!
Remember the team
Internal communications in the early days of startup are critical to ensuring the whole team is steering toward the same objectives. Create forums to hear and measure everyone's ideas. Now is the time to nurture the team dynamic – and don't forget your fans! Take every opportunity to thank the people who have supported you and others will be keen to follow suit.
Say yes!
Say yes to all offers of exposure, even if it means stepping outside your comfort zone. The publicity can only be good for your business and may afford additional opportunities. Now is the time to let the world, and all of your future customers, know who you are.
Enter competitions
A great way of gaining exposure for your company is through competitions promoted and supported by larger companies, often with extensive networks. Many of these also lead to bigger competitions and greater global exposure. Networks are often born and broadened through healthy competition.
Venture abroad
If your company's goal is to be global, then develop international communications from the very start. Set up bases in the countries you want to be (even if it's just a post office box and a message service). Then endeavor to communicate milestones and developments through local media channels in those places. In other words, meet your customers where they live.
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Core Values
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27
Our work in the Kingdom of God rests on our life in the Covenant of God. Our relationship with God stems from God's love for us extended through His covenant with us enabling us to love Him, and God's power within us as He gives us capacity to extend His kingdom by loving our neighbor as ourselves. When we are fully engaging with God our Father our relationships at St. Francis consist of these core values:
Covenant with God
Our covenant with God is expressed in this part of the Summary of the Law:
"Love The Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your soul and all your strength and all our mind . . . " Luke 10:27
We worship together in a way that is engaging, joyful, rich, positive and reflects our heart language (vernacular).
- The elements of the Episcopal tradition are practiced in a casual, open, no-pressure atmosphere.
- Lively, contemporary worship music is mixed with updated arrangements of traditional hymns in a joyful, accessible way so that all are involved in worship.
- Sermons and other elements of our programming reflect and encourage our call to follow Jesus in our daily lives.
Kingdom of God
Our work in the kingdom of God is expressed in this portion of the Summary of the Law:
" . . . Love Your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27
We engage with the presence of God throughout the community and within the fellowship joining in with God's mission wherever we find Him in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- People of all generations have a safe and friendly place to engage with God and learn and grow together.
- There are opportunities for everyone to engage with and follow Jesus.
We value the assets, gifts, and strengths of all through serving both the surrounding community and the family of St. Francis encouraging those strengths and meeting needs that empower the release of their development through community building, volunteerism, and charity.
- There is the building of assets, gifts, and strengths in the neighborhoods of our communities.
- There is collaboration with other churches and agencies in the area for service.
- There is compassionate outreach to those in need in our communities and the greater community around the world.
- There is ongoing community transformation as we join in with the mission of God.
Christian Invitation
We are a fellowship of families on mission inviting our community into the family of God.
- There is no such thing as an outsider
- All are welcomed and valued.
- We invite and embrace people of different backgrounds, different racial/ethnic heritage, and different faith traditions. Whether life-long Christians or spiritual seekers, wherever people are in their journeys, we invite them to travel along with us to learn and grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
We pursue discipleship in which we grow in the character and lifestyle of Jesus.
- We are continually formed by the words of Jesus in the Great Commission, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations . . " Matthew 28:19
- We serve God through the expansion of God's family which includes both the church and the wider community
- We grow together in a way that we keep the administrative maintenance of our ministries low and the relational encouragement and accountability high.
- We grow together in faith and love, nurturing deep relationships with God and one another, discovering spiritual gifts and passions.
- We value fellowship that builds us up and sends us out as families on mission.
- Groups of all sizes meet for worship, prayer, fellowship, and outreach.

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The Jazz Chamber Sessions Vol. 01 – Antonio Vivaldi
In 2017, TM has started to deepen the cooperation with Petra Music (flute), Chien-Ching Kuo (violin) and Sigrid Narowetz (violoncello). Based on the recorder various ensemble programm created in 2014/15 by Wolfgang Radl, the sextett will focus on three famous flute concerts op 10: La tempesta di mare, La notte and Il gardellino.
The La Notte Concert as a joint project of Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Radl and the Tuesday Microgrooves illuminates the work and presents it in a modern context. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) ist known as one of the most influential composers of his time. On the heyday of his career, he composed a collection of programmatic concert compositions, bringing him international fame. Next to his "4 Seasons", he presents a collection of 6 concerts, arranged for several solo instruments. La notte. Tempesta di Mare and Il Gardelino are all part of this collection. Especially the arrangement for Baroque flute is historically striking. At 1708, Quantz visited Venice and met a couple of excellent oboists, but no flutists yet. Only with the arrival of the german Ignaz Sieber in 1728, Vivaldi had a maestro de la flauta traversiere at hand. The concerto "La notte", composed in 1729 is a logical consequence of the new popularity of the instrument. This composition shows great respect for the virtuosity of the venetian musicians at the time and is prepared to move the concerto into the new millennium.
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The Hill:The super-PAC that supports Mitt Romney plans to spend $20 million on its final ad barrage against President Obama before the election. Restore Our Future, which has spent tens of millions of dollars to help Romney's campaign, will close out its efforts with an ad that says Obama has caused the economy to flatline.
The super-PAC is airing the ad in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin — all swing states with the potential to tip the election. The $2.1 million investment in Pennsylvania is notable since it's the first major buy in the state from either side in weeks.The group also says it's spending a half-million dollars to target Maine's 2nd congressional district (the state allocates electoral votes by district), though there have been reports that money is actually aimed at nearby New Hampshire.
Restore Our Future has tried to expand the electoral map for Romney, spending in places where the polls show Obama with a soft lead to see if any states could be made competitive in the final hours.The group is also spending $5 million nationally on a different ad attacking the "new normal" of a weak economy.


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Lutron Electronics Announces Call for Entries for 15th Annual Excellence Awards Competition
Lutron Electronics today announced the call for entries for its annual Excellence Awards competition. The competition recognizes the world's best total home control projects using Lutron lighting, shade and temperature controls integrated with third-party products. More than 100 of Lutron's residential system providers have been honored since the competition was founded in 2003.
"Over the past 15 years, our customers have shared their best implementation of Lutron lighting and shade controls – everything from condos and multi-dwelling units, to palaces, yachts and farms. This competition has given us a view into some of the most impressive projects in the world," said Michael Smith, Vice-President of Sales at Lutron.
To enter, submit a description of the project, including unique challenges and homeowner requests, along with a 60-second video (or up to 10 photos). Entrants are encouraged to focus their entries on the following topics:
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Smith added, "Special consideration will be given to video entries, which allow you to show and tell your story in the best light."
A panel of independent judges will select the winning projects in mid-August and winners will be announced on Thursday, September 7th, during the CEDIA Expo in San Diego, California. Winners will receive a crystal award, recognition on lutron.com and in a press release, and a winner's logo to use on their marketing materials and website.
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50 of the Best Things to Do in Brenham, TX
An hour away from Houston and Austin in Texas Hill Country, the towns in Washington County are filled with fun, family-friendly activities and attractions. When you stay at Murski Homestead Bed and Breakfast, you'll also find a variety of exciting things to do in Brenham, TX, which are all just minutes away from our Texas guest ranch. From the beautiful greenery of the countryside to antiques, bluebonnets to museums, Brenham definitely has it all to keep you coming back for more. Here are a few major attractions in Brenham, Texas.
Fantastic Brenham, TX Restaurants
While Murski covers your first meal of the day with a self serve ensuite continental breakfast, you'll have plenty of opportunity during the rest of your afternoon and evening to dine at some of the local restaurants in Brenham TX.
Brenham Attractions
There are plenty of Brenham attractions to see near us at Murski Homestead. Be sure to visit recommended must-see attractions in Brenham, TX. When planning your trip to Brenham, you will definitely want to stay a few days to take it all in. One of the most famous is the Brenham brewery known as Brazos Valley Brewing Company located right here in Brenham, Texas. If you're looking for fantastic Texas wineries, you have more than a few potential winners here in Brenham. Our location is ideal to grow vineyards in Texas.
Be sure to see our list of activities in Brenham as well. With so many events in Brenham, TX like festivals and fairs, you have opportunities throughout the year to visit Brenham!
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Employee Benefits News
FDs Paying More Attention To Employee Wellbeing
New research has shown that finance directors and their colleagues are realising the importance of workplace wellbeing, and are becoming more aware of their role in it, the WSB website reports.
According to a survey by Unum, which questioned 253 finance professionals about how they and their organisation deal with employee wellbeing, awareness of the issue within corporations is on the up.
The report found that there is an overall positive attitude towards workplace benefits and how they can benefit companies, with 54% of respondents agreeing that they create value for their business.
As well as this, individual responsibility for staff wellbeing is increasing among professionals – with 86% of managers feeling that it was part of their role. In fact, more than half (53%) of respondents felt that staff wellbeing was higher on their corporate agenda than five years ago, compared to just 7% who said it was less important, and 40% who said it had stayed the same.
When asked what a 'caring company´ might look like, the majority (56%) took the view that it was one based on a foundation of happy and engaged employees. A further 25% added that it should embrace the needs of different employees and treat them as individuals.
In terms of which benefits have the greatest impact on employee wellbeing, flexible working came first by a significant margin, followed by workplace pensions. Cycle schemes was at the bottom of the list.
According to Steve Harry, Unum´s financial officer; "Employee wellbeing is rising up the corporate agenda […] but there´s still plenty to be done – particularly in order to keep up with the evolving workforce."
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Marylene Ruby (Frye) SevignySeptember 14, 1936 ~ September 25, 2017 (age 81)
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Marylene passed on September 25, 2017 in the comfort of her home with her husband and two daughters by her side.
Marylene Ruby Frye Sevigny was born in Danville on September 14, 1936 to George and Ramona (Hutchins) Frye. She attended a one room schoolhouse in Harvey's Hollow and graduated as Valedictorian in the class of 1954. Following graduation she worked in the office of Northern Auto in St. Johnsbury.
On May 18, 1956 she married her soulmate Walter Sevigny, Jr. They raised two daughters Susan and Kathy at their home on Hill Street.
Marylene worked in the office at Danville High School for 16 years taking early retirement and becoming more active in her church serving on the Christian Services Committee for many years and Women's Fellowship. She became a volunteer at the Open Door when it opened and truly enjoyed serving the people.
Marylene is survived by her husband of 61 years, Walter and her daughters Susan Deuso of Hyde Park and Kathy (Stanley) Linkovich of West Danville. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ryan (Rhonda) Conover, Cynthia (Matthew) Doherty, Ashley Deuso (Brett Werner), William Linkovich (Mandy Violette) and Allison Linkovich; and great-grandchildren: Dylan, Destiny and Anthony Conover and Ada Reynolds. She is also survived by brothers Berton and William Frye and a sister Georgianna Page.
She was predeceased by her parents, a brother John Frye and a sister Louise Hale, as well as two son-in-laws, Bryan Deuso and Patrick Cray.
The family would like to thank the Caledonia Home Health Care & Hospice for their kindness and dedication.
Friends may call upon the family on Monday, October 2 from 6-9pm at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street, St. Johnsbury, VT.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at 2pm at the Danville Congregational Church with the Rev. Douglas Carter officiating. Interment will be at the Danville Green Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Danville Congregational Church, earmarked for Christian Services, P.O. Box 56, Danville, VT 05828.
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Wearing many hats Bra Stof's influence extended long and wide
His death, not too long after that of his brother, Mike, comes just a few weeks after we laid to rest another seasoned revolutionary, Dumisani "Mazolo" Mafu.
Bra Stof as he was affectionately known assumed many roles in his lifetime. I had the opportunity of working with him in the 1980s in the Victoria East region.
I recall him giving me his child's school backpack carry political material for distribution in and around Fort Beaufort. He would later tease me about it, demanding to know the whereabouts of that backpack.
Everytime I visited him at the University of Fort Hare (where he lectured theology) I was guaranteed of tasty food which I enjoyed. When some of our students were arrested I approached Bra Stof for assistance in the legal services. At the time Bra Stof was away from home and in desperation I left a written message for him.
One morning I was called by my now late aunt, a matron at the provincial hospital in Fort Beaufort, who screamed at me out of concern, demanding to know how it could be that I was phoned by a lawyer. Where would I get money for legal fees?
Like many people not participating in the liberation struggle, my aunt did not know of bodies such as the Detainees Support Committee. Bra Stof had given my contact numbers to Dumisani Tabata, an attorney from King William's Town.
I knew of Bra Stof's activities and his involvement in the revolution through Khanyile Maneli who worked at the Post Office.
When I decided to leave the country I approached him and remember how he tried to repel me but I insisted that he channel me to someone who would help me.
After some time he informed me of a contact in Mdantsane. I later realised it was another lawyer. a United Democratic Front leader named Hintsa Siwisa.
Together with Zou Kota and another chap we left through the Mzimkhulu route where there were ANC underground members.
I realised only when I reached Lesotho, after the police had searched my sports-bag, that Bra Stof had sneaked in a report to Silumko Sokupa whom I met later. Fortunately the police never found the report as it was nicely hidden.
In 1990 Bra Stof arrived at Mazimbu, Tanzania to brief the exiles of the political situation at home and on how should we prepare ourselves. I met him briefly at the house where he was hosted. In our discussion I asked him to facilitate a study opportunity for me in Zimbabwe.
He advised me to rather deal with the matter myself as he did not want to appear to be having preferences.
Back home I met him on several occasions, including when he was an ANC leader and Eastern Cape premier.
Less than three months ago together with Monde Mkunqwana he delivered a lecture to a closed small audience of ANC members in the East London city hall. He was very concerned about deteriorating values within ANC structures and leaderships. The current situation in the ANC and how it had deviated from its traditions and culture was discussed honestly and openly. We left the gathering in high spirits as we had opened our hearts.
When I heard of Bra Stof's illness I took time one Sunday afternoon to visit him. He told me he had been shocked by Mafu's passing after he had visited him in hospital.
Bra Stof's wife Sisi Nambitha informed me I was fortunate as he was looking better than on previous days. In private while accompanying me to the lift she said Bra Stof had called all his children and revealed his health condition. I believe he knew his days were drawing to an end.
I was extremely pleased that he had been able to confer on me my university degree in May this year in his capacity as Fort Hare chancellor. To me it was a full cycle.
We shall ever remember Bra Stof for his straight talk, deep analysis, knowledge of history and how well he would remember people. He understood well and defended the tripartite alliance during his leadership. — Phumzile Matikinca, East London
I WOULD like to convey my deepest condolences to the family of the late Rev Makhenkesi Stofile after the passing of this giant of our times. The former Eastern Cape premier, man of the cloth, activist and the former ambassador to Germany opened doors for partnership between the Eastern Cape and Lower Saxony based on a skills transfer between the two countries.
As a premier he believed that the through agricultural production we could fight poverty and stop families going to bed without food.
As a young person from the Eastern Cape, the little time I spent with him in Germany was an eye-opener, including learning the concept of rural development as the Rev preached the gospel of reviving rural peoples' livelihoods.
His dedication to social and economic upliftment in the province cannot be forgotten and I am proud as a young man from the Eastern Cape that I had a chance to listen to words of wisdom from a giant of Rev Stofile's calibre. It is privilege to follow the footsteps of such a legend. — Ayabulela Ngoqo, Eastern Cape
BRA Stof, as he was affectionately known, was a stalwart of a high calibre. He displayed unwavering loyalty, dedication, and commitment to the cause of the ANC. He truly embodied the ideals of this organisation, whose purpose was to free Africans from the shackles of apartheid – an organisation which, to this day, continues to fight for the restoration of the pride of black people.
He has served the ANC with distinction, and we are at a loss for words to describe the immense contribution he made in the quest for the improvement of the lives of our people.
For the ANC caucus in the Bhisho legislature, Bra Stof truly epitomised the words of James A Baldwin: "I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all."
We salute you, Bra Stof. You have shown yourself to be a cadre par-excellence. You have indeed fulfilled your purpose in serving the people of the Eastern Cape and South Africa. We tip our hats in admiration and appreciation for all you have sacrificed and contributed towards society.
Hamba kakuhle Faku, Thahla – ka – Ndayeni, Hlamba ngobubende, Ziqelekazi, Nyawuza. You were indeed a legend. — Mzoleli Mrara, ANC Chief Whip, Eastern Cape Legislature
THE SACC-Eastern Cape is deeply saddened by the death of Rev Stofile. The church in the Eastern Cape sends her condolences to his family.
He was among the finest intellectual theologians in the liberation theology of our times. Bra Stof was a source of high level theological debates on issues of moral standing and human dignity.
We will miss umrhabe because of the claim of his church as well as the of Amarharhabe. We remember his role in the 1989 defiance campaign which coincided with the Standing For Truth Campaign organised by the SACC.
As the poet said, "we understand death only after it has placed its hands on someone we love". — Canon Lulama Ntshingwa, acting ECPCC CEO


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The programme holding on February 19, which is the fifth edition, will feature Bishop Mike Bamidele, Nathaniel Bassey, Ele Nathan, Tosin Bee and Big B as anchor.
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Death toll rises to 51 from bus plunging over cliff in Peru
LIMA, Peru (AP) _ The death toll in a catastrophic bus crash in Peru has risen to 51, making it one of the deadliest vehicle accidents in the nation's history.
Peru's Health Ministry announced Wednesday that all the bodies had been recovered from the wreckage of the bus that plunged over a cliff onto a rocky beach.
The bus ran off a narrow stretch of highway known as the "Devil's Curve" after colliding with a tractor-trailer Tuesday about 70 kilometers (43 miles) north of Lima.
Six survivors were taken to hospitals.
The crash's death toll now equals that of a 2013 accident which had been the deadliest in recent Peruvian history. In the 2013 crash 51 Quechua Indians were killed when the bus they were traveling ran off a cliff.


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This is a true-life adventure of two orphaned wolf pups cared for and befriended by a young black girl, who's a lesbian and a young black girl who questions her sexual orientation and who both try to raise the two orphaned wolf pups to be released in the wild in 1961. During their struggles with the help of an old Native American friend and a reminder of the young black lesbian girl's roots by her knowledgeable aunt, they learn to deal with their own differences in their community and in turn find love and companionship between each other and they realize they're not as different as they think. While one searches for her past, the other runs from her past, each finds in her yesterdays the power to live today.
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"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me."
- Rihanna
50 Shades of Grey opened the minds of audience locally and internationally to a whole new world of bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism (BDSM), exploring the roles of the dominant and the submissive, with whips, chains, blindfolds, ties, ropes, and cable chords in-between - the sheets that is. While the movie went on to shed some light on the painful aspect of the unique relationship of the main characters, we would much rather focus on the pleasurable features of the erotic union.
For this Men's Edition of the Flair, we asked a few gents whether or not they were curious enough to tie up a woman into submission or use any other form of BDSM to its satisfying advantage when it comes to their lady love. Here is what they had to say.
1 If she is into that type of stuff then sure, but I am not into that sort of thing on my own.
- A.H., 24, single
2 Absolutely! I am into anything that she wants - as long as it is being done to her, not me. I will tie her up with rope or even barbwire. I will beat the hell out of her even, but she is not going to do any of that to me. Sorry.
- C.R., 28, it's complicated
3 I've been into everything. I love being dominated by a bigger and stronger woman, but I will only do so as long as she is my girlfriend; trust is a must.
- M.P., 25, in a relationship
4 My mother taught me discipline as a child, so I don't need anymore. As a man, I can exercise strength and control, but I won't go overboard. Yes to using handcuff and tying up, all within reason. It helps a woman to focus on the receiving.
- M.R., 30, in a relationship
5 Yes I would. Women love that. And it's our way of getting back at them. It's the one time we can call them anything we want - sexual reparations. Pull her hair and choke her for all the stupid hoops she makes me jump through. Some of them actually like that, by the way.
- P.T., 32, single
6 If she wants to be tied up or down, then, sure, I will more than assist, but I am not making her tie me up. If she wants me to spank her for being a bad girl and to inflict some amount of bodily pain, I can do that as well, but we will have to sign some contract saying that is in fact the case (I am not going to jail for abuse).
- R.P., 35, single
7 I don't plan for sex I make it happen. The positions I might have her doing happen along the way and a little submission may be included. Her body is mine when having sex, so I call it mine as she is sharing with me during that time. I always take charge and play with her body, pinning her down or putting her in places so she can't move, so what I engage in is beyond the cuffs, chains and rope. I take control and do the tying up myself.
- O.P., 34, single
8 I don't mind spicing things up, playing police and thief (cops and robbers), blindfolding her or handcuffing her, but stepping it up to '50 Shades', I don't know about that. I draw the line when it seems too far-fetched, like having her hang upside down, having her head in water, or with two Doberman dogs circling her, and she would then want me to have my way with her. She would be on her own.
- D.R., 27, single
9 I have absolutely zero interest in any of that '50 Shades' or BDSM. I don't need leather and whips to make her submit.
- W.G., 31, married
10 I have practised BDSM to some extent, tying women down and using toys on them as well. It all depends on how far she is willing to go.
- T.S., 28, single
11 I have done it before. You would be surprised how many girls like being choked, slapped, tied up, and that rough kind of stuff. Candle wax, blindfolds, vibrators, all while playing my manly part is guaranteed to make her have the experience of a lifetime.
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Newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that the percentage of foreign-born workers in the U.S. workforce is at a two-decade high. In 2015 there were 26.3 million foreign-born persons in the U.S. labor force, comprising 16.7 percent of the total. The figure is the highest since the BLS began [&hellip...
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The anime adaptation of Ichiro Sakaki (Scrapped Princess) and Kiri Kajiya's light novel series Outbreak Company – Moeru Shinryakusha is set to air this October! The novels follow a young otaku sent into a fantasy world as a cultural missionary. Get a preview with the promo video below!


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Mark Fellenz brings to bear a deep professional background in management consulting along with the creativity and ingenuity of an entrepreneur. His specialty is blending the strategic and tactical in always finding smart, out-of-the-box approaches to whatever challenges may exist.
Mark started his career with Ernst & Young LLP consulting for some of the largest companies in the world and then moved into successive cycles of start-up efforts, independent consulting and project management activities, which brings him his current dual-track of both consulting and finally launching a start-up of his own making. He earned a bachelor's in electrical engineering and an MBA in entrepreneurship, both from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mark is looking forward to a hopefully great season of camping and another round of snowshoeing toward the end of the year.
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I turned 55 last year, and so the subject of retirement raised itself up from the murky depths of my mind. For some reason, I thought that the "early retirement" age where you could start to draw upon Social Security was 59 - not sure where I got that, but it's actually age 62. Regardless, the whole subject leaves me with very mixed feelings. While it's still several years away of course, there is a ring of finality about it - and that's good and bad; no more 9 to 5, but then what will we actually do, and how will we afford it whatever it is?
My wife and I are not big spenders by any stretch; we have some nice stuff, but it's lower tier nice stuff - more Costo than Cartier, and we can do without quite a lot of it. Even with our pretty frugal budget, if we have to depend solely of Social Security and whatever retirement monies we have, then it probably won't be a whole lot of fun. My last go-round with a "retirement calculator" left me in a cold sweat.
What to do? Well, we can both keep working, assuming our health and the economy keeps up. I am also trying a few things to secure some part-time income if we can't work - like this blog! Lastly, we are seriously looking to move to another country where our dollars will stretch further. That ties in with the "other income" idea - it would need to be something I/we can do from another county (hence the blogging idea).
Will it work? I have no flippin' idea - who can tell the future? At the very least, we have some kind of a strategy to work with, and that makes us both feel a little better. It always seems to help to have at least some goals; even if you can't reach them all, it imbues a sense of purpose to chase away the quiet desperation...


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Please keep reading ladies and gentlemen. Try not to get your shorts in a bind while I explain the title and scathing photo on my blog today!
Lest you think I frequent porn sights for photos I want you to know this one was found on Etsy.com by simply typing in the word underwear in the search box. The more adventurous of you may want to try that someday while cooped up inside during these treacherous and merciless hot days of summer.
These hot sticky days reminded me of a time in the 1960's when I was a kid on a farm in the middle of a hot humid summer. The old farmhouse had no air conditioning of course. No ceiling fans either. My memories of sitting on and sticking to the wooden dining room chairs and leaving behind white cheek marks linger to this day.
We had an old upright piano in the dining room and Mom had purchased a rather cheap wooden piano bench (the kind with a lacquered finish) and that baby really showed those cheek marks after the hour of piano practice in the summer! The lid opened on the bench and I stored my piano lesson books inside.
On occasion my Mom's Aunt Pearl and her husband Frank would come visit in the evenings. Pearl was a plus size woman who played the piano and sang gospel hymns like they were bar room entertainment. Pearl always wore a dress. When she played the piano I always kept an eye on my bench wondering if the legs would hold out from all that heavy rockin' and rollin' as Pearl pounded the ivories.
One particularly hot evening after Frank and Pearl had gone home I was examining my piano bench and the rather large cheek marks embedded in the wood when my Mom said so matter of fact "she never wears underwear you know". Horrified I looked at Mom and said "never?" "Hardly ever" she said. Well! And only inches away from my beloved piano books! I'd never practice "Bill Grogans Goat" again after that without thinking of Great Aunt Pearl's booty unclad and sticking to my bench. How convenient for Uncle Frank. ( I only think that now.... ha..... not nice I know.)
So that is what prompted my search for a photo to accompany that story. I couldn't find anything on the internet that I deemed suitable. But my search turned up miss Vengeance up there selling ( what WAS she selling anyway?) on Etsy.
Seriously folks I hope you are all staying safe and keeping hydrated during these hot days. Maybe the time spent indoors icing down in front of the fan will bring back some of your own memories of hot summer days when it was too hot for underwear!
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Houses for sale at Dubai – The True Paradise
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The artificial island at Dubai Emirate is a paradise. If you own a house there, you are living in true paradise. You will agree with me when you see the house there. At least I think so. I may not have chance to own a house there, but I am happy to see those house in pictures.
The view and the environment are too good to be true. More pictures after the jump.
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Of the vast commentary generated by the high-profile failure of Apple Maps, this bit stands out as highly perceptive. Again, the human factor in data quality (see the previous post) makes itself known.
Perhaps the most egregious error is that Apple's team relied on quality control by algorithm and not a process partially vetted by informed human analysis. You cannot read about the errors in Apple Maps without realizing that these maps were being visually examined and used for the first time by Apple's customers and not by Apple's QC teams. If Apple thought that the results were going to be any different than they are, I would be surprised. Of course, hubris is a powerful emotion.
If you go back over this blog and follow my recounting of the history of Google's attempts at developing a quality mapping service, you will notice that they initially tried to automate the entire process and failed miserably, as has Apple. Google learned that you cannot take the human out of the equation. While the mathematics of mapping appear relatively straight forward, I can assure you that if you take the informed human observer who possesses local and cartographic knowledge out of the equation that you will produce exactly what Apple has produced – A failed system.
The issue plaguing Apple Maps is not mathematics or algorithms, it is data quality and there can be little doubt about the types of errors that are plaguing the system. What is happening to Apple is that their users are measuring data quality. Users look for familiar places they know on maps and use these as methods of orienting themselves, as well as for testing the goodness of maps. They compare maps with reality to determine their location. They query local businesses to provide local services. When these actions fail, the map has failed and this is the source of Apple's most significant problems. Apple's maps are incomplete, illogical, positionally erroneous, out of date, and suffer from thematic inaccuracies.
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To allow all Nevadans access to the information they need regarding their health care concerns. To assist consumers and injured employees in understanding their rights and responsibilities under various health care plans and policies of industrial insurance.
Janise Holmes was appointed the Governor's Consumer Health Advocate by Mike Willden, Director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in November 2013. Janise served as the Interim Governor's Consumer Health Advocate since July 1, 2013. In this position, Janise manages the Office for Consumer Health Assistance, which includes oversight of the Office of Minority Health; the Bureau for Hospital Patients; and the Worker's Compensation Program. Prior to this position, Janise worked as an Ombudsman in the Office of Consumer Health Assistance, advocating for Nevadans and connecting them to resources. Janise has served Nevadans for over 15 years in various other capacities. She is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Nevada who received both her Bachelor of Social Work and her Master of Public Administration degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Janise is responsible for supervising a combination of Ombudsman, Management Analyst and Administrative Assistant staff who responded to over 19,500 inquiries last year and investigated more than 3,600 complaints on behalf of consumers.


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So wow, what a weekend. First up was Saturday when I had agreed to go to a class that my friend was putting on. What was the class you ask? Improv! Yes, a 3 hour improv class. It made me nervous. It gave me a pit in my stomach. Get out on a field and play a sport, sure. Run a business or two, not a problem. Tell a story to a group of people at party, most definitely. Get up on a stage and do random unscripted things? Absolutely not.
But I went and I was so glad I did. First it tackled a fear. Second, it got me outside of myself. There was a group of about 9 women and I did not know any of them. All but one was in their 50's. That surprised me. You know what also surprised me? The random things that came out of our mouths, the struggles we all had in using our brains in other ways, and how much I laughed! Pretty much 3 hours of straight up laughing. Not because the scenes or exercises were so hilarious; but because everyone was so open, no one was judging, or worrying about trying to be the best. So we all just played!
It did not get past me that I just did a cleanse on getting to the play part of my life. Then in a very unexpected manner, an afternoon of play presented itself. What was also surprising was that it came from an event I was completely unsure of and not really convinced I wanted to do. Lesson learned for sure.
On Sunday I went for a run that was windy and hard but the sun was shining brightly. While I was running I got to envisioning myself running the Portland Marathon in October. I thought about the fears I have had in other races that held me back and how this time it was going to be different. The next mile or so I thought about why I had these fears (ie: negative thoughts about myself) and when did they start. These thoughts where I told myself you are running too slowly, you aren't going to finish, this sucks, you didn't train hard enough, you are going to be the last runner. So my brain started to back itself up the last 30 or so years.
I have had stitches 13 times. I had surgery where my face was sewn back together (literally). My right leg was broken in 5 places and they thought I wouldn't walk again at age 4. (I was hit by a car) I've had spinal meningitis. I've had the flu that puts you in the hospital. My nose has been broken 3 times in sports and dislocated once. I've ripped my hamstring and played the whole season anyway. I've had 2nd,3rd,4th degree burns from flying out of a go kart. I've hit the diving board in competition. I've thrown up in a middle of a half ironman from heat exhaustion. I'm not going to list it all out but I think you might get the idea.
Anyhow all of this was literally flashing through my brain while running. The next thing I know, I am laughing. Why? It FINALLY occurred to me…what the hell do I have to be afraid of when it comes to racing and sports? Let it be, I've been through it, I got up each time and did it again. Have some freaking faith in myself! I so cannot wait for 10/10/10. It's going to be life changing!


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Today's Word is: Chack (チャック)
In Japan, zippers are called "jippā," "fasunā," or "chack."
Jippā (zipper) and fasunā (fastener) are obviously derived from English, but what's chack (チャック)?
Chack is actually a made-up word coined by a zipper manufacturing company in Omichi as a trademark. It's derived from Japanese word kinchaku (巾着), meaning drawstring bag. The trademark was registered in 1927, and zippers sold under the trademark "chack" were received very well by public.
Today, zipper, fastener, and chack are used interchangeably in Japanese.
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Miracle-Gro makes a great product called Quick Start. Whenever you receive new daylilies it will tremendously help the roots if you use this product. Here's how we do it. First you mix one capful of Quick Start with 2 gallons of water. Then with the nametag still on your daylilies soak the roots overnight. It will not hurt if you leave them in for two days. Make sure that the whole plant isn't submerged in the water. You only want the roots below the water line. This will make your plants smile and you will notice how hearty your plants are come spring. Use this at time of transplant and again 7 days later on the plant in the ground.
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CC's Original Fish Camp, brought to you by the same people who run Moonlight Diners, is an elbows-on-the-table kind of place with a fun atmosphere and an eclectic bill of fare that focuses on seafood yet doesn't neglect customers with a carnivorous urge.
That means you'll find grilled pork chops, skirt steak and a roasted half chicken parked right next to blackened tuna, broiled tilapia, fish and chips, and shrimp scampi with linguine. Kids get a selection of entrees, plus a choice of a fountain beverage and a cookie for just $2 - all the time.
While this sprawling spot carries the ghosts of too-many-to-count former restaurants, the blond wood, ultra-casual feel (fine for tennies and shorts) lends bright new hope. In fact, we warmed up to everything right away - we really did. It's just that it didn't take long before we found it hard to get over some of the bigger hurdles.
The first of which was a server who couldn't answer one question about the menu. That won't instill much confidence with the dining public. Fending for ourselves was softened somewhat by the delivery of complimentary mini corn muffins with a side car of yummy strawberry butter - a nice touch to go with good-tasting, corn-infused warm muffins - and a hit until our first butter smear made our muffins morph into hundreds of teeny crumbs.
Then, our forks went down immediately after first bites of homemade crab cakes (two for $8.49 as an appetizer) with decent amounts of lump crab and good seasoning efforts. Unfortunately - make that carelessly - their bottoms were so burned they were black and should never have been served. Things picked up slightly with the delivery of the mixed clam chowder ($3.99), a combo of Manhattan and New England blended together in the same bowl. I say slightly, because the flavors were fine and the chowders thick, but the clams were the invisible kind. And, our battered clam strips ($6.49) gave us little more to bite into than batter, so we gave them backbone by dunking them into a zesty cocktail sauce with plenty of horseradish.


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Cluj Napoca , Romania (PRWEB) February 27, 2015
iQuest Group announces that its Advisory Board is becoming a Supervisory Board with executive power. In this context, founder and CEO, Cornelius Brody is taking on a new role as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board entrusting Jürgen Samuel as the sole CEO, effective from 1 January 2015.
Octav Chicinas will also join the Supervisory Board, leaving his CTO responsibilities to the other members of the iQuest Group executive team.
"I'm confident that this new step in iQuest's life perfectly suits our medium and long-term strategy. Having Jürgen take over the CEO role ensures leadership continuity and is a warrant for success in this new phase. I see in him leadership and professional qualities perfectly fitted to take iQuest to the next level, but most importantly I see in Jürgen a role model for the personal values shared within our team. As for me, this new role is a full-time job collaborating with Jürgen, his team and the other board members in order to make the best strategic decisions for iQuest", says Cornelius Brody.
"I deeply enjoy the very high level of mutual trust between the Supervisory Board and the entire iQuest team.
Business-wise, we are complementing our successful Software Service Business with Integration Services (e.g. in the area of eCommerce) and our own Software Products. In this more complex business model, we strive internally for an even higher degree of collaboration and excellence in order to provide healthy growth for our clients, business partners and ourselves", adds Jürgen Samuel.
This governance change strengthens and broadens the executive management power and strategic position in a complex business environment.
iQuest will continue to invest in developing our business globally by entering new geographical markets. We will also continue to focus on enriching our technical expertise and industry knowledge.
Our market focus is on growing the collaboration with our existing clients, expanding our Telecom & Transportation and Life Sciences industry sectors, and being successful with our own products such as Identity Management Solutions which are at the intersection between security, mobility, Internet of Things and Big Data.


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One of the main business profile of company activities is loudspeaker design being done according to the Customer needs. For each loudspeaker design required technical documentation is prepared with approximate cost estimation. Constructed prototype set (usually in several copies), is a subjected to aural tests in an anechoic chamber.
1. Selection of elements
We select the most matching speakers, crossover and other components to the system.
2. Create first construction
Design of the initial construction or prototype based on the prepared documentation.
3. Documentation
We prepare accurate technical documentation 2D and 3D, also preliminary cost of the project.
4. Acoustic measurements
Finally, we making acoustic measurements and fix bugs in the all documentation.
Here are our projects that provide free of charge for the purpose of self-built exclusively for your needs:
- simple 1-way speakers are the simplest and cheapest structures designed for beginners. They do not require experience and manual skills.
- 2- and 3-way speakers are the most common designs created by designers. Recommended for most people and producers.
- central speaker and subwoofers for home theater systems, refers to an audio channels common to many surround sound formats.
- electronic projects for audiophiles - since 1997 we create electronic circuits for enthusiasts of audio equipment and loudspeakers.
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Golf is a booming and trendy sport that is receiving more and more attention by the mass media. Famous golfers like Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington have become household names. There are countless enthusiastic amateur golfers all over the world who are working very hard on their game in order to become the next Tiger - or just to improve their handicap and earn bragging rights among their friends. Why not take a golf vacation, there are numerous resorts worldwide with excellent golf courses.
Golf is not only a fascinating sport; it also has a very important social networking aspect. Everyone knows that the biggest business deals are agreed upon on golf courses, and golfers generally love to socialise with likeminded colleagues. A golfer who is not familiar with the area just needs to frequent a local golf club; chances are he will get clued up about the hottest local spots within a few minutes.
There are more than 35'000 golf courses on this planet, so it won't be hard to play a round of golf at almost any holiday destination. If you wish to play on a championship course and to spend a truly unforgettable golf holiday we recommend a trip to St. Andrews in Scotland, home of the famous St. Andrews Links course.
Another paradise for golfers can be found on Bermuda. Southampton is an ideal base on the island with several highly-rated golf courses like the Port Royal Club in close vicinity.
The Costa del Sol in Spain is also well known for excellent golf courses. There are over 60 courses including Marbella Golf, a club that is located just a short distance from the resort town of Marbella.
In the USA , there are various excellent golf packages available for booking. Phoenix , Arizona , Las Vegas , South Carolina, California and Colorado all offer a combination of several great golf courses with other tourist attractions.
Further international golf destinations include England , Spain , Sweden, South Africa and Australia . You'll be surprised by how affordable many of these holiday packages are, there's no more excuse for not playing golf during your next holiday!
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Natural resource
Natural resource
Natural resources are resources that exist without actions of humankind. This includes all valued characteristics such as magnetic, gravitational, electrical properties and forces etc. On earth it includes: sunlight, atmosphere, water, land (includes all minerals) along with all vegetation, crops and animal life that naturally subsists upon or within the heretofore identified characteristics and substances.[1][2][3][4]
Particular areas such as the rainforest in Fatu-Hiva are often characterized by the biodiversity and geodiversity existent in their ecosystems. Natural resources may be further classified in different ways. Natural resources are materials and components (something that can be used) that can be found within the environment. Every man-made product is composed of natural resources (at its fundamental level). A natural resource may exist as a separate entity such as fresh water, air, and as well as a living organism such as a fish, or it may exist in an alternate form that must be processed to obtain the resource such as metal ores, rare earth metals, petroleum, and most forms of energy.
There is much debate worldwide over natural resource allocations, this is particularly true during periods of increasing scarcity and shortages (depletion and overconsumption of resources) but also because the exportation of natural resources is the basis for many economies (particularly for developed countries).
Some natural resources such as sunlight and air can be found everywhere, and are known as ubiquitous resources. However, most resources only occur in small sporadic areas, and are referred to as localised resources. There are very few resources that are considered inexhaustible (will not run out in foreseeable future) – these are solar radiation, geothermal energy, and air (though access to clean air may not be). The vast majority of resources are theoretically exhaustible, which means they have a finite quantity and can be depleted if managed improperly.
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