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Alone time together. A foreign concept to many a parent. An oxymoron maybe? We are constantly making excuses and arguing that there's 'better' things to do now that we have kids – "Other responsibilities" we so confidently call them. I know, I am guilty of this myself. And even when I'd go out with hubby, we would both feel so bad for leaving the little ones or for shoving what are our responsibilities onto someone else.
But the truth is, and I have come to appreciate this, our children are not mere responsibilities. Yes, we are responsible for them, but they are not porcelain and will not break if we leave them for a few hours. They are smart and tough and resilient and enjoy a fun sleepover as much as the next kid. Heck, they may even enjoy a break from their crazy ass parents. So, when we push all the excuses aside and really think about it, the only real obstacle getting in the way of rekindling the spark with our partners, is us.
I have said this before and I will say again and I will probably say it every time, we were partners before we became parents. It wasn't our kids that brought us together, that made us realise our love for another, that made us see we want to spend the rest of our lives together. It was all us – the easy conversations, the laughter, the sharing of what makes us happy and what makes us sad and the sex. Nurturing our relationship with our partners is what will ultimately carry us through the rest of lives together as great parents.
Here's a few ideas I'd like to share with you:
- My husband and I always make sure the kids go to bed early at night. No later than 8pm. Especially during school nights and also most nights during the school holidays. This way we still get to speak about our day while enjoying our shared obsession together, a hearty cup of coffee. Then, if we are not too tired, we usually end off the night with our fave series, which currently is The Walking Dead.
- If you do not have the time or the budget for a holiday, plan to take off from early one Friday every few months for a sleepover at a fancy hotel or bed and breakfast. Then, if needed, head home the Saturday morning. This way you and your love get to catch up – on conversation, sleep and sex – and your parents (or babysitter) only had to watch the kids for a few hours technically.
- Also decide to meet your partner for coffee or lunch during work hours whenever possible. If you have a nice boss, maybe ask for an extra lunch hour (or two!) on those days. We are so programmed to run errands for our kids and our home during our free time that we forget our relationship with our partners also requires as much, if not more, attention.
- Go gymming together! Ok, I know what you're thinking – how does this count as 'alone time,' there's like a million other people in the gym. Truth is you can make this time together as special and intimate as any. Instead of going about your own routines, as you'd normally do, decide on which days you'll rather be doing the same routine together. Whether it is pushing and encouraging each other during a tough cardio workout, helping each other out with the weights or doing a few laps in the pool together. Besides it is medically proven that exercise also sets the foundation for a healthy, happy sex life!
- Simply switch off your phones. Have you noticed how much time you spend looking at your mobile screen whenever you Have a moment to yourself? Now imagine spending those few precious moments rubbing your partner's head or feet. My hubby purs like a kitten whenever I do these for him and at that moment I can do with him just about anything I want. It's the small things that makes the biggest difference.
I hope you are already busy clearing your schedule to make space for some alone time together.


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Finding a decent way to round off a series with a massive following is never an easy task – just ask Lost creator Damon Lindelof who, seven years after the show's finale is still answering questions about his controversial ending.
But thanks to series like Mad Men and Breaking Bad, we know that it is possible to find a conclusion to please (almost) everybody. Now with Game of Thrones' final season in our sights, the question on everyone's lips is this: are we going to be satisfied when it's all over?
Of course it's way too soon to say for sure with the eighth season of GoT not expected until 2019. But today, Sophie Turner, aka. Sansa Stark, has spoken to the Hollywood Reporter about what we can expect.
While she obviously doesn't give away any actual details, she has noted that not everyone is going to be pleased with what she describes as a "bittersweet" ending for the show. She notes:
"There have been so many theories and so many discussions with what people think is going to happen — where they would like things to go, and who they would like to see in power, and who they want to see die [...] I hope there's going to be some satisfaction in that it's come to an end and that's how it goes. There will be some people who are disappointed, I'm sure, because they will want certain people to end up in certain places."
She goes on to say that she'll be "happy with whatever David and Dan choose to do with the story" after trusting them "for the past nine or 10 years of [her] life." While we'd like to be as magnanimous as Sophie Turner something tells us the showrunners are going to be in for a world of pain if the finale isn't what the people wanted...
Pleased that her character made it all the way to the bitter end – no mean feat in Westeros – Turner also goes on to describe the moment the cast sat down for the final script reading. She says:
"The first day of the actors coming in and that kind of production starting, the day where we had the final read-through for the final script, it was really bittersweet. It was hard. At the end of the very last script, they read aloud, 'End of Game of Thrones.' As soon as they read that out, pretty much everyone burst into tears. There was a standing ovation for [showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss]."
We're getting all choked up just thinking about it. Armed with the biggest budget in TV history, there's a lot riding on season eight of Game of Thrones. Please don't mess it up!

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A: Man, whatever your art form you gotta study. I've studied black music in all its forms for 30 years and experimenting with electronic instruments for 17 years.
Q: You seem to have a good understanding of what works for the dancefloor but with an ability to go deep as well. Your tracks that touch on characteristics of both techno and house without having to fit neatly into either category. Do you think you'll continue with the sound you're getting known for or do you think you'll be exploring other styles too soon?
A: As an individual person's character evolves, so does an artist's work along with it. I always like to keep reinventing myself.
Q: Melody or Rhythm? If you had to pick between these 2 as main components in a track which are you going to go for every time and why?
A: Rhythm, that's what moves you. Vibrations, rhythmic patterns can express much more for me than rhythm…its something unexplicable…
Q: Your release on Aesthetic Audio got props from Delano Smith recently and you've received a lot of positive reviews over the last year, but I also saw an almost negative review recently on your latest Mule release. How do you deal with criticism both good and bad?
A: I know the truth and that's all that matters. Critics are failed artists.
Q: Which track you've released are you most proud of and why?
A: I can't pick one but could pick two. My remix of "Birds" for Kuniyuki Takahashi who is a big idol of mine and now a very good friend, and possibly my release on Aesthetic Audio, "Free Your Mind" for my own personal reasons.
Q: It seems like you're always keeping busy with posting new demos and releases on Myspace. Do you find that it's a good sounding board for new work?
A: Exactly. It's an experimentation sound board and nothing else. I write music for the necessity of it and the love of it and like to share my music as time is precious.
Q: One of your recent demos is called "Footpatrol" after a past Manchester dance crew. Can you tell me a little bit about them and your involvement with them? How does the sound of the track represent them or is it simply a tribute? Did you do any breakin' back then? And if so what name did you go by and what was your signature move?
A: Footpatrol were real big stars on the Manchester club scene during the mid to late 80´s. They were a Jazzfusion dance outfit from the Mosside area of Manchester and were the best dressed and best movers. They danced to house music and were (some of the) people first dancing to house music.They would often battle other Jazzdance crews from other parts of the country at The Hacienda nightclub Manchester where the objective was to take control of the dancefloor. Not enough is spoken about them and (they) were a very important part of the club and the manchester scene before all the hype of Scallychester. The track is simply a tribute to them as they were idols of mine and if I entered a club and they where dancing i was happy. I wasn´t a breaker but more of a popper and had many different guises.
Q: So Footpatrol were influential to the scene and I've read that they even influenced A Guy Called Gerald to write a track with them. But I can't locate any videos of them.
A: There aren't any videos of them but they were similar to IDJ London. And yes, Gerald wrote "Voodoo Ray" for Footpatrol to dance to and that was amazing to see them and other fusion dancers battling to that track.
Q: You probably missed the Hacienda in its heyday, so what experiences musical or otherwise influenced you the most growing up?
A: Wrong. The best days in Manchester's club history where before the acid house explosion at the Hacienda and in the U.K. I later went on to work for the establishment. I went to the Hacienda when I was 17 in 1988. But there where better more influential predominantly black populated clubs in Manchester Like The Gallery, Legends, 52nd street and many more where all the best dance music came from and was later played by the white DJs at The Hacienda.
Hip hop has been the most influential (on me) musically, as well as the records I used to hear being played at home while mum did the cleaning on a Sunday afternoon and dad played his records which were Soul, Jazzfunk and Disco records like Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown…always the latest disco funk and boogie records…
Q: You're living in Berlin now. Why did you move? What do you most miss about Manchester, Liverpool or the north of England?
A. I moved to be part of a large community of musicians and to be able to meet up easily with the different people from other parts of the globe when they pass by…I miss the edginess of Manchester and it's attitude and nothing else.
Q: You recently played live in Barcelona. How did it go and what kind of gear or set up do you take to play live? How many times have you played live?
A: Sala Becool in Barcelona has an excellent booking policy, it's small and intimate without feeling lost…really enjoyed it and had an appreciative crowd. I use a macbook and a Behringer keyboard. I've played twice in the last year once at Club Yellow Japan for Mulemusiq's 4th anniversary and on the aforementioned occasion.
Q: You were a DJ before you became a producer, and from what I've read you played quite a diverse selection of music. Do you still pull from that diversity in either your DJ sets or productions?
A: Now I play one type of set or the other as the term eclectic has become an overused word and genre. Back in the day the Black music clubs played a mixture of all types of music and I wasn't interested in any other form of music.
Q: What are some of the artists, tunes or labels that you're really feeling lately?
A: I release a record on a label if I am feeling what their other artists are recording. The artists and labels I am working with are those that I admire and respect for one reason or another…Aesthetic Audio detroit owned by Keith Worthy, Patrice Scott's Sistrum records, Brendon Moeller (the) A&R man at Wave, Jamie Jimpster at Freerange records and of course everything by Kuniyuki Takahasi for Mule Musiq.
Q: What else are you working on and what can we expect to hear from you over the rest of '09?
A: I am working on a remix for Alton Miller who for me is an incredible vocalist and it will be an honour as his new track is real, real dope. I want to record an album also finally this year. I've got further releases on the previous mentioned labels without forgetting the guys at Ostgut and my dear dear friend Len Faki-cant wait to release my 2nd EP for his wicked label Len Series.
Q: Lastly, what's with the name? Is it real or a pisstake?
A: Refuse to answer.
Check out Tony Lionni's "Footpatrol" demo over on his Myspace page while it lasts.


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INTERVIEW | Ricky Gervais
Britain's favourite funny man, Ricky Gervais, is back to his ruthless, hard-hitting best with a brand new world tour. Here he talks about taking onsome of life's biggest taboos and his upcoming new Netflix show.
As arguably one of Britain's most talented comedians, he's taken on Hollywood, brushed shoulders with some of the biggest names in
showbiz and for the past 20 years delivered hit after hit onto our screens.
But following a lengthy hiatus from standup,
Gervais has decided to step back into the spotlight and go it alone again with an exciting new world tour.
Titled 'Humanity', the tour will see Gervais ponder the complexities of the human species – a species of which he admits he isn't overly
fond – and attempt to put an amusing spin on some of life's most taboo topics.
"I'm trying to make people laugh about things they didn't know they could," he explains. "Taboo subjects, such as death, get you there quicker.
"I've taken them by the hand through a scary forest, they've come out in the sunlight and they realise it isn't so bad."
The comic has never been afraid to say exactly what he thinks and he's more than willing to lend his opinion to topics such as Trump, Brexit, cancer and blasphemy in his new show, which promises to be his most personal and honest yet.
In the spirit of honesty and sharing, the comic opens up about family life and notes his passion for making people laugh has much todo with the influence from his parents and siblings growing up.
"I realised what an influence my brother, Bob, was on me growing up," he says. "The point of life was to have a laugh, that was the men – the women carried on working! "I wanted to be clever, but being funny came first.
That's how you know someone is clever. They don't come out and tell you Pi to 13 places – they tell you a joke."
And his promise to be brutally honest most likely stems from his parents, whom he jokes had quite opposite approaches to getting a laugh.
"My dad was very dry. He didn't say much, he'd hide behind his paper," he recalls. "I remember the family was round once and my mum said: 'he's not put any money away for his funeral'. He just replied: 'bury me in the garden'.
"Mum was funny because she told the truth. When I was 12, I asked her why my brothers were so much older than me and she just said: ''because you were a mistake'."
While Gervais is excited to tackle some of society's biggest taboos, he appears unfazed by the potential backlash having such a loose tongue could provoke, particularly around the subject of politics.
"I think everyone is political these days, but I don't come down on one side or the other.
The only side I take is clever versus stupid," he remarks.
"Any line taken out of context of the show would be horrendous, but now I don't care. Saying 'I'm offended' is meaningless to me.
It's like saying, 'I've got a pain in my leg'. What's that got to do with me? "There is a vast difference between a government policy of oppression and some fat bloke in a club doing a naughty joke. When a comedian says something and he doesn't mean it, he gets in trouble; when a politician
says something and he does mean it, he doesn't get in trouble because that's his socalled job."
Despite a long-awaited return to stand up, the comedian isn't finished with the world of acting for good as he has an upcoming Netflix series in the works in which he will take on the middle-aged, grumpy lead role.
Originally titled Roll On Death, before being scrapped for sounding too comical, the drama is likely to be another classic Gervais masterpiece.
"It's about a guy whose wife has died and he is in the depths of depression and he nearly kills himself, but the reason he doesn't is because the dog is hungry, so that saves him for a while," he explains. "The only thing that gets him through it is: 'I'm going to commit suicide one day, but until then
I'm going to do exactly what I want. I'm going to stop being a doormat and say exactly what I f**king want.' This newfound thing liberates him.
"It's dark, but it's funny and he gets embroiled with people he would never mix with in the underworld. It's like he lives two lives."
In the meantime, fans of Gervais will be flocking to see him do what he does best, shooting from the hip on his stand-up tour and sticking two fingers to anybody who's offended.. Ricky Gervais plays Leeds Arena on 1st December 2017


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Being a pet owner means a lot of things. It means joy and fun, it means petting or playing with your little furry (or feathered, or finned, or scaled…) friend, and it means having a constant companion whom you know you can trust with your every secret.
But being a pet owner — especially a dog owner — also means responsibility. You have a life depending on you, a life that needs your attention, your love, and your understanding in order to survive. But dogs can be difficult to understand — we can't speak to them to ask their thoughts. They don't share our same human instincts, like babies do. In order to ensure comprehension, you need to make a special effort to understand your dog.
Fortunately, this is the age of the internet, and there are a lot of great online resources for learning how to understand your dog, how to better care for and treat it, or even just to share its joy. This knowledge is invaluable for any dog owner.
So, to provide a service to the dog community at large, here are seven of the best dog blogs on the internet.
PetEducation.com, by Doctors Foster and Smith
This top website has a wealth of resources for the pet owner — whether they are curious, concerned, or dealing with an emergency. In case of such an event, the website lists emergency hotlines you can call to learn what to do to rescue your pet and return them to a healthy state. They also include a list of poisons and toxins so you can avoid this happening in the first place.
More happily, the website has articles on a variety of animals. Fish and ferrets, dogs and cats, birds and reptiles, and more: no animal is left out. These articles provide important information on the behavior and health of your pets so that they can live a long and happy life.
Overall, this is a website that takes your pet and its health seriously, and does so in an enjoyable manner.
VetStreet.com has a variety of information on pets, including up-to-date news (as of this writing, they are publicizing the search for the Boston Police Department's calico cat mascot). They also provide health information, and have a blog post up that talks about dangerous common holiday foods, and which you need to keep your pets away from.
Additionally, they have a section where you can ask questions of a vet, Andy Roark. This lets you get information custom-tailored to your specific situation. An extremely useful service, and provided only on this site.
This website is dedicated to informing owners about their dogs, breed by breed. Citing the fact that euthanasia is the leading cause of death for dogs in this country, the website believes that there are no bad dogs — just uneducated owners. By educating these owners, they can enable them to provide what their dog needs to be good and well-behaved.
This site has information on a vast variety of dogs, and on how to understand them, raise them, and train them. And, of course, how to love them properly so that the bond between a dog and its human can grow ever stronger.
Both authored and approved by professional vets, this site is an authoritative source on all manner of animal matters. One of their main features — the Daily Vet — is a blog (again, written by vets) that takes on different topics for the purposes of entertaining and informing.
One of their most interesting features, though, is the "Symptoms Checker," which allows you to perform a bit of amateur diagnostic work on a pet that has a health problem, when you're not yet sure if you need to go in and see the vet.
This site provides access to what is perhaps one of the most valuable resources a dog owner can have: dog-sitting. Dogs are wonderful creatures. However, they are not self-sufficient. Unlike cats, who will be fine for a weekend if you simply leave them with some food and water, dogs need someone to meet their needs on a daily basis.
rover.com offers an array of services, from dog boarding to house sitting. It allows you to read the profiles of sitters in your area, and talk to them, so that you know you are leaving your dog with someone you can trust, and then pay directly through the website. Overall, Rover is a very impressive use of today's high-tech tools to solve an age-old problem.
Just as with humans, there are some dogs who have lost the ability to see — or who were never born with it in the first place. It can be difficult to find resources as to how to handle cases such as these, and this is where this website comes in.
This site offers information on numerous relevant topics. Not just coping strategies and things to do, but also information on diseases that can lead to blindness. This is a truly powerful resource for what is truly an important topic.
If you'd like some dog-related laughs and smiles in your life, this website is the place to go. It contains reader-submitted photos of many very happy-looking canines, all of whom are, unsurprisingly, lying on their backs.
This site showcases these cute dogs and allows you to view them by breed or by reader favorites. While there are other dog photos on the internet, this is the only one that specializes in the upside-down variety.
You may have just gotten your first dog, and be having trouble with even the most basic of communications, or you may be a veteran dog whisperer, informed by many years of experience. Regardless of your age and status, it's never a bad idea to learn or love more. Dogs are the animal species closest to us, and if we make an effort, we can share our lives with them fully.
These blogs provide the keys to doing this. Go forth, read, and enjoy along with your canine companion.


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After David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under a tent." Nathan replied to David, "Whatever you have in mind, do it, for God is with you." - I Chronicles 17:1-2 Upon reading the above passage and the verses which follow, I was struck by my tendency to think and plan without taking the time to get the big picture. From a position of comfort and security, I start thinking I know what God needs and when he needs it. I start making plans and ask God to bless them. That's called presumption!
- Presumptuous thinking and planning often start with good intentions. David wanted to build a house that would honor God's name. But did God ever say he wanted a house, let alone that David would be the one to build it? David's motivation was good, but he lacked the broader perspective of what God was doing through the generations and with a whole nation. He lacked vision. He need God's perspective.
- Presumptuous thinking and planning is often rooted in comfort and security. David was settled in his palace. Comfort and security have a way of dulling our senses. The danger is to equate good times and good feelings with God's blessing and favor. I'm not saying that God doesn't desire to bless and give good gifts to his children; He certainly does. But King David was reminded that God's plan went far beyond his own personal comfort and present state of feeling blessed.
God was quick to remind David that He doesn't operate on a need basis. He doesn't need anything. Instead, He works to accomplish His vision for the sake of the people He loves and for the blessed future He envisions for them. He desires to communicate His vision to us so that we have the ability to partner effectively with Him.
Once God had spoken, I believe a burden was lifted from David's shoulders - the burden to do something for God which we often carry with us. The burden to please by doing something for Him rather than being with Him. That day I believe King David traded his self-induced, short term, presumptuous thinking for God's long-term vision. And just maybe, the king slept a little better that night as he reflected on God's words...
"'I declare to you that the Lord will build a house for you..." - I Chronicles 17:10b


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SOSPETTO "Non bussare alla porta del Diavolo" Gatefold LP (Cine 07)
SOSPETTO´s second release is much more Horror related music and a conceptual album about the struggle between good and evil or more defined in this case the struggle between 2 witches!!!
The album will be accompanied by a 23 minute short movie directed by Sospetto which is telling the story featuring 8 tracks of the album. The first limited edition LP Set will include the album on CD and the movie on DVD (PAL only!) The CD version will include the movie on DVD too!


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Mileage: 42,672
Exterior Color: Graphite Gray Metallic
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Model #: TLF26
Engine: 4cyl, 2.4L, 182.0hp
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Drewry: Hapag-Lloyd IPO a Good Buy
Analysts at Drewry Maritime Equity Research (DMER) have advised investors to subscribe to Hapag-Lloyd's USD 300 million initial public offering (IPO), saying that the German container line has set an attractive price for its shares, which offsets the current slump in container shipping market and will in time create value for shareholders.
The timing and merits of the Hapag-Lloyd public offering have been questioned given the challenging environment facing the container shipping sector. The industry stands in the midst of prolonged low freight rates and subdued global demand.
Drewry believes the near-to-medium term outlook for the container shipping industry is marred by oversupply, which will continue to plague the sector in the foreseeable future.
However, Hapag-Lloyd's well-diversified presence across routes reduces the risk from the slump on a particular trade lane. The company is among the top five liner companies in capacity terms, and its large scale of operations accompanied by synergies from cost saving programs will ensure that it remains profitable despite the challenging business environment, Drewry says.
In terms of valuation, Hapag-Lloyd's price band of EUR 23–EUR 29 per share translates into a 2016 P/B of 0.52x to 0.66x, compared with the average P/B multiple near 1x for the industry peers. Drewry believes the IPO is competitively priced even after factoring in the lower return on equity and related sector headwinds.
"We recommend investors to subscribe to the Hapag-Lloyd's IPO given much of the underlying sector disappointment has been discounted in the price," Rahul Kapoor and Nilesh Tiwary, analysts at DMER, said.
"We see the offering as attractively priced, providing an opportunity to take exposure in one of the largest and financially sound container shipping companies. Even as meaningful upside in the short term and sector recovery on the ground remain elusive, DMER believes the current valuations are likely to provide a floor to the share price and gradually create value for its shareholders."
The company at the time of listing would be the cheapest container operator of its size, Drewry says.
Post the merger with CSAV container operations, Hapag-Lloyd presents a compelling combination of scale of operations, is less reliant on the volatile intra-Asia market, and has seasoned management, according to Drewry.
While the company's offering is at a much larger discount to the industry, Drewry estimates Hapag-Lloyd's fair value at EUR 32, a 40% upside from the lower band of EUR 23.
Hapag-Lloyd scores an Orange light on DMER's bespoke risk ranking matrix, indicating medium risk and stable outlook over the long term.


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A Golden Moment with HAFIZ
in conjunction with 2014 Secretaries Week
22nd April 2014
12 noon - 3.30 pm
MATRADE Hall
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Most people think the only way to get cheap flights is to book flights though one of the many budget airline that have been popping up all over. But what about the cheap flights these people have missed that fly out of certain airports? September saw business travellers getting cheap fairs out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, a trend that has continued into October. The fairs they paid were less than the cost of driving the distance to fly out of JFK International Airport.
These results were reported in the September edition of the CVG Fare Tracker, which is a monthly airfare monitor produced by AAA Corporate Travel for the Business Courier. They ranked the airports based on which ones were cheapest to fly to and JFK international ranked number one, with 25 business travellers travelling there in during September at an average ticket cost of $258. This compares to the $326 it would cost to drive there. Orlando also ranked at $378 for the flight, which is $41 cheaper than driving.
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"Investment banking." If you're in business, you've likely heard these two words uttered countless times. But what does an investment banker actually do?
Whether you read the Wall Street Journal, turn on CNBC, listen to political talk shows, or follow the latest Bitcoin news, investment bankers seem to be everywhere. This raises the question, what does an investment banker actually "do"?
Well, the answer is like the equivocal phrase that college professors often use: "It depends." Investment banking is a broad term that encompasses a range of transactions:
- It can include capital raising, both debt and equity, into both public and private enterprises.
- It can also include advisory services for transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Within the M&A category, it can cover both buy-side and sell-side advice.
- There's also the cousin industry of providing private business valuations.
- And you see firms getting into ESOP formational advice.
Did I lose you yet?
- What don't we do?
Well, what isn't an investment banker!? That's a bit easier to explain. The term "bank" is a bit of a misnomer, as investment banks don't act as depositories and don't directly lend or invest capital in clients. But you do see traditional banks such as JPMorgan Chase that have direct lending services, investment banking divisions, and even investment arms that blur the lines between these verticals. So commercial banks can in fact own investment banks; it's just that they don't offer the same set of services.
- Our niche:
We at Hilliard Lyons touch pretty much all of the traditional investment banking services in some capacity. But, like most firms, we tend to spend much of our time in a specialty. For us, that segment is M&A advisory work. Now, you may ask, isn't this a valuation newsletter? That is indeed true. We have in-house, credentialed colleagues like Jim and Jackson that can handle valuations for traditional ESOPs, estate planning, gift tax, etc. But there is quite a bit of overlap in valuing a private business and providing M&A advisory services.
- Valuation:
Knowing what a private business is worth is a key element of any successful M&A practice. Ultimately, a business is worth what someone will pay you for it. That being said, there's quite a bit of underlying art and science that can give a business owner a good sense of what the market might bear. Fortunately for us, we can use our experience buying and selling companies as a litmus test for our valuation practice.
- No 'typical' day:
Getting back to the actual "doing" of Investment Banking, it is hard to depict a "day in the life," because each day can be quite different. Given the project-oriented nature of our business, it will depend on where a project is in its lifecycle of a deal. A typical M&A assignment may take six to nine months to complete, so one could be in the middle of marketing, in purchase agreement negotiations, in the initial due diligence phase, in confidential memorandum drafting, and the list goes on. In terms of action items, one could be calling prospective buyers, fielding follow-up questions on a company's operations, drafting pitch materials for a prospective client, delivering a presentation/fee proposal, having conference calls with management teams, managing an online data room for due diligence, etc. The "doing" requires significant time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Good communication with clients, with co-workers, and with other firm employees is a must.
- Quarterbacking:
When it comes to process and getting the deals done, a good investment banker can serve as the quarterback of the team. There's always going to be a need for quality legal and accounting advice on top of the investment bank, so all of the team members need to be aligned and in sync with the latest information. We at Hilliard Lyons maintain close relationships with a variety of professional firms and recognize the critical role that lawyers and accountants play in getting transactions done.
- Not exactly glamorous: Many people in and outside the business community associate investment banking with big-city glamour, flashy suits, Wolf of Wall Street-esque parties, and excess. This couldn't be further from the truth in many respects.
- Optimizing capital, time, and ownership on Main Street: The reality is that investment banking provides an essential function in the transfer of business assets to the next generation or ownership group for the company to hopefully thrive and grow. Raising capital provides options for businesses to invest into new product lines, new hires, and new opportunities. Business valuations provide owners with insight into the true value of their fairly illiquid asset. Sure, there were some bad actors during the recession in big cities, but generally, the investment banking industry is focused on serving those "small businesses" with under $100 million in sales that employ people across the country on Main Street. I've had the privilege of working on several of these transactions, and nothing is more rewarding than coming back to the business a year or two later to see new customer relationship formed, an expansion to the manufacturing facility occur, or the previous owner able to scale back hours and focus on other interests.
Long story short, investment banking can mean different things to different people. For me, it has been a rewarding journey into the psyche of negotiations, the inner workings of finance, and the long-standing relationships/friendships that can be formed with clients and referral sources. So if you or someone you know ever needs business-owner advice, just reach out and give your friendly neighborhood investment banker a call!
P.S. We don't charge by the hour!
© 2018 J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC, Member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. You may not reproduce or distribute any part of this newsletter without Hilliard Lyons' prior written consent. We believe that the information in this newsletter is reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, and it may be condensed or incomplete. This newsletter is for information purposes only, and is not intended as financial, investment, legal, or consulting advice.


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Over 200 people suspected of telephone and online fraud in Cambodia were repatriated back to Guangzhou, the capital of South China's Guangdong province, on Thursday, December 6.
A total of 233 suspects were released, demonstrating the cooperation between Chinese police and their foreign counterparts in fighting crime.
According to a Guangdong provincial department of public security statement, three chartered planes carrying the suspects took off from Cambodia and landed in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at about 4 pm on Thursday.
The suspects were detained late last month following a series of special operations launched by police officers from China and Cambodia after a month-long investigation, the statement said.
Investigation and big data analysis earlier this year indicated that the suspects, based in the southeast, had been defrauding victims based in the mainland.
Following these indications, Guangdong's public security department sent special task forces to Cambodia and sought Sino-foreign cooperation in the fight against telephone fraud .
Police from Guangdong and Cambodia also seized a large number of bank cards, computers, mobile phones and other criminal tools in special operations in which more than 2,000 cases involving 63 million yuan were brought to justice, said the statement.
"The special operations launched by Sino-foreign police officers have dealt a heavy blow to cross-border crimes involving telephone and online fraud," said the statement.Guangdong special task forces and Cambodian police sign a physical-evidence-handover document. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The statement alleges that the suspects passed themselves off as police officers, judges, procurators and other law enforcers to defraud victims from more than 20 provinces, municipalities and regions since the beginning of the year.
The Ministry of Public Security has sent seven police teams to Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines to fight cross-border telephone and online fraud since the beginning of year.
At least 700 suspects have been detained so far, the statement said.
Under the crackdown, instances of telephone and online fraud has this year seen a reduction.
China has fought around 31,000 cases involving this kind fraud so far this year, a reduction of 36 percent in comparison to the same period in 2017.


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Celtic supporters groups accuse chairman of 'unforgivable slur'
Several Celtic fans groups have called for club chairman Ian Bankier to consider his position following his remarks about the criticism of fellow director Lord Ian Livingston.
Bankier described some Hoops fans' online treatment of the Tory peer as "criminally racist" amid the row over Livingston's House of Lords backing for the UK Government's tax credits cuts.
The Celtic chairman was speaking at the club's annual general meeting on Friday before Livingston was reappointed as director, despite an online petition calling for him to be removed.
The Affiliation of Registered Celtic Supporters' Clubs, the Celtic Trust and the Green Brigade have released a joint statement expressing their anger over his "disgraceful remarks".
The statement read: "Mr Bankier's claim that fans opposed to the re-election of Mr Livingston to the Celtic board have engaged in 'criminally racist' social media postings is an unforgivable slur on the Celtic support.
"For him to then evoke the name of Brother Walfrid to justify his unfounded assertion is utterly shameful.
"We are now, since the AGM took place, aware that there were some postings on social media which we condemn and we would support the club, and Mr Livingston, should they take action against those individuals.
"None of this is a justification for the generalised smearing of the Celtic support and, in particular, those of us who voted against Mr Livingston's re-election.
"Mr Bankier committed an error of judgement and showed a complete lack of control at the AGM and this is not acceptable in a Celtic chairman."
The statement added: "Ultimately, we are of the belief that Mr Bankier is no longer able to redeem himself following this attack on the Celtic support, and his failure to retract and apologise immediately afterwards, and we call on him to give serious consideration to his position as chairman of Celtic PLC."
Bankier said at Friday's meeting that Livingston had been "subject to a torrent of utterly base personal abuse conducted over social media in recent weeks".
He added: "The messages posted, in quite a few cases, are criminally racist and in all cases the vocabulary chosen is base and highly abusive."
The club later released a statement on Friday in which Bankier claimed his comments had been exaggerated.
He said: "I have not branded our supporters racist and it is outrageous to suggest that I would ever do that.
"I was only referring to a small number of specific comments which have been made on social media, which I believe are unacceptable, and I know Celtic supporters would agree with me.
"Celtic supporters are the lifeblood of the club and I am delighted to say the best in football, with the best of values."
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It Gets Better…Hawaii 2015
In March 2015 the It Gets Better Tour will be coming to Hilo, Hawaii. I am excited that the tour is going to my home state! …And disappointed that I will not be going with it due to a scheduling conflict.
(Lighting folk reading this: I have already booked someone to cover for me. Thanks for asking! No I won't tell you her name, I'd like her healthy and unharmed on this one, thanks.)
As lighting designer for the tour, I don't often get involved in the outreach portion of the tour's programming. As someone who believes in the tour's message I'm pushing my nose in where I might be superfluous…but here goes.
I would like to be certain this outreach has a chance to reach as many of Hilo's youth as can benefit from it. I don't want to see this outreach wasted due to cultural differences perceived or real. I think it's hugely important for students and the community to see what resources are available to LGBT youth, whether that be an organization or just people to talk to when things are bleak.
Hawaii friends: if you know of anyone who might be interested in being part of our plans for outreach to students in Hilo, someone local with a message of hope, someone who can help show the youth of Hawaii that there is a loving community for them to be a part of please contact me. I'd like to lineup as many resources for the tour's visit as possible.
I am not able to come back to Hawaii very often and I'd like to take this opportunity to do what I can for the youth of my home. Please help us share a message of hope with the youth of Hilo.
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APM Urges Hon. Chazama To Work Within The Ministerial Ethics, Procedures: New Gender Minister Sworn In
I would like to start by congratulating you Honourable Cecilia Chazama, M.P., on your appointment as Minister of Civic Education, Culture and Community Development. When I decided to make this change to the Cabinet, your name quickly came into my mind because I have been impressed with your professionalism, commitment and dedication to duty. I regard you as a capable woman who will undoubtedly help me achieve my Government agenda.
Honourable Chazama, M.P. has, over the years, served the party with utmost loyalty and dedication and has been a Member of Parliament for Blantyre North since 2009. Let me also mention that she is the first ever female Minister to be appointed from that part of Blantyre. She is DPP's Deputy Secretary General and very industrious in Parliament. For instance, she has served as Chairperson of the Women Caucus in Parliament and First Vice President for Pan African Parliament Women Caucus.
A couple of months ago, I established the Ministry of Civic Education and added Culture and Community Development to the portfolio. I did that for a specific reason. No country can achieve meaningful strides in development if its citizenry are passive. Issues of civic education, culture and community development are therefore important to us at our stage of development. More needs to be done to prepare our youth for citizenship and how they can meaningfully participate in civic life. We also need to ensure that Malawians understand and accept their rights and responsibilities if our democracy is to flourish. Above all, Malawians must be empowered to think and conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with present day realities.
I expect you, Hon. Chazama to ensure that this noble requirement is properly coordinated and executed. I further expect you to perform this important task in collaboration and with support from the widest range of other stakeholders. These include Government establishments, the civil society, development partners and the people of Malawi themselves. I want Malawians to know what it means to be a citizen and live in a democratic country. I consider that it is the duty of everyone to respect the rights of others; adhere to the rule of law; diligently discharge their responsibilities; and be concerned with the common good.
When that happens, you will find that most of the challenges that we are grappling with as a nation will cease. There will, for instance, be no merciless killings of people with albinism; no one taking the law into their own hands the way we see with mob justice; no tax evasion; fewer conflicts; and no abuse of public resources. Most importantly, everyone will play their expected and rightful role in the development of this country. This is what I call active citizenship.
The same is true with culture. We are defined by the food we eat, the mode of our dressing, the type of buildings that we construct, the languages we speak, the religion we practice and even the type of education that we have. In other words, culture gives us a sense of being and plays an important role in the way we live as a nation.
However, there are certain aspects of culture that are good and others that are outdated and are barriers to development. For instance, customs that promote unity and help us to deal with the problems that we face in our societies ought to be encouraged, promoted and sustained. Similarly, those cultural practices that are harmful and slow down development will take us nowhere. The sooner we do away with them, the better for our nation.
Cultural practices such as hlazi, kujura nthowa, kulowa or kupita kufa, bulangete la mfumu must be discontinued if we are going to win the battle against HIV and Aids in this country. I would like to see your Ministry doing something about this as you civic educate Malawians.
Finally, as you are aware, Government is committed to ensure that development starts from the grassroots. According to our Constitution, every person has a right to development in this country. At the moment there are several challenges that are hindering the fulfillment of this inalienable right. These include low community participation, low self-help spirit, lack of sustainability for community development programmes and projects, inadequate funding, lack of transparency and poor accountability, and inadequate coordination among stakeholders.
Last year, we adopted a comprehensive Community Development Policy in order to hasten the process of building active, empowered and sustainable communities that are capable of working on their own agenda to improve their quality of life. I find this to be key to the realization of our developmental goals of poverty eradication and social development. My Government has also increased direct funding to local councils to support community-led development initiatives. Time for top-down planning is long gone because we want to accelerate the country's socio-economic development. This is again your mandate to ensure that development takes place where it is supposed to take place and in the right manner.
I am saying all this so that you can be motivated to deliver on the mammoth challenge that is before you and the trust placed upon Government by the electorate.
By taking the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, you have vowed to take care of the interests of the people of Malawi. You are, therefore, expected to keep the Oaths and walk the talk. You have also accepted the huge responsibilities that lie ahead of you.
As a Minister, you are now at the pinnacle of the government policy making and strategic decision-making machinery. You are constitutionally responsible for contributing towards national development.
I therefore expect you to follow, in full, all Cabinet protocols and procedures. These include the management of your travels and your Ministry's interaction with donors and international partners. Further, I expect you to respect fellow Ministers, because Cabinet works on the principle of collective responsibility and confidentiality.
The office of Cabinet Minister demands Confidentiality, Hard work, and Integrity. And I expect nothing less than the highest standards.
I would like to urge you to protect public resources and foster transparency and accountability. I appeal to you to desist from engaging in corrupt activities. As I have said many times, corruption is a menace in society and deprives the Government of the limited resources that are available for development programmes. The long arm of the law will take its course where one is found to be in conflict with the law. This is important in order to safeguard Government's integrity and sustain the trust that Malawians have bestowed upon the Government.
I wish you all the best. God bless you.
And thank you very much for your kind attention.


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As Will and I finalize the layout for the 2014 San Diego Comicon I present this post for those of you unfamiliar with his work. Enjoy.
William Clausen wrote and drew the mini comic, "Alf #3," in honor of Richard Alf. The mini comic was part of the gifts to attendees at the Richard Alf memorial dinner during Comic-Con. Inside the specially made mug, right next to the Thor bottle opener, was "Alf #3." I wanted to ask Mr. Clausen a few questions regarding his putting together the mini comic and about his recollections about Mr. Alf, and related subjects. What follows are Mr. Clausen's observations and recollections from our interview after Comic-Con.
Mr. Clausen is an excellent artist and writer and an all-around nice guy. He's also a pretty busy guy with a number of projects on his plate. He is known for his work on Trimark's "Leprechaun," Marvel Comics's "The Silver Surfer," and as the co-creator of "The Chameleon Commandos." And for his involvement with a very special project known as, "Alf."
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The Art of Halloween
Sometime around mid July is when my Halloween preparations begin.
Sure, you can go ahead and call me ludicrous if you want, but anyone who truly knows Halloween understands that it is not just a holiday- it is an art form. And as with any form of art, time and extensive preparation are very much necessary in order for it be perfected.
Time and preparation for what you ask?
Well the parties, the carving of the pumpkins, the purchasing of candy, but most importantly the costumes.
Oh yes, the costumes. What would halloween be without them?
A mere shadow of a holiday, that's what.
Usually by August, I've got the idea for my costume down and construction is well underway.
However, this year, I am having a little bit of trouble.
You see my costumes do not come in the form of a slutty nurse or cat. My costumes are intricate and well thought out. They have to be relevant, clever and most importantly "un-basic-b*tch-like." For me, dressing up is a daily thing. So, on Halloween, I have to go a step further. Need I mention 2012, when I was sixth grader and wore a silicon shower curtain, blonde wig, and a lobster on my head that was fully constructed from tin foil and wire in order to be Lady Gaga.
My ideas are written down one by one as a list and I cross each one off before eventually finding the winner. However, this year, there is no list. Not one idea worth sharing has come to my mind.
Why you ask?
Well for starters, according to my mother, my AP world class is more important than planning my Halloween in September blah blah blah.
But my mother is the biggest hypocrite because she is an even larger proponent of Halloween I am! Her planning begins in May for godssakes! Shall I bring up Halloween '08, when she wore a baby-blue suit, splattered herself in (fake) blood, then proceeded to glue 17 plastic crows to herself in order to be Tippi Hedren from Alfred Hichcock's movie "The Birds"? How about '09 when, still sticking with the Hichcock theme, she wore nothing but a nude colored bodysuit and wrapped herself in a bloody shower curtain, insisting that my dad wear a granny-like night gown for them to literally dress up (and continue to embarrassingly imitate over and over again throughout the night) as the famous scene from "Psycho" ?
But I must say the most memorable costume of my mothers was that of last year, when she, a woman of a certain age that I cannot reveal in fear of her killing me, proceeded to go out in a handmade (as all her costumes are) exact replica of Miley Cyrus's VMA get up- foam finger and all.
I hate to say it but she puts my costumes to shame.
However, the fact she is discouraging my Halloween preparations is very unlike her and frankly aggravating.
Another reason why I may be drawing blanks could be stemmed from the recent lack of interesting pop-culture.
No big movie franchises to draw inspiration from. No celebrity meltdowns to imitate. Nothing.
So what's a girl to do?
Well, because my family is full of Halloween enthusiasts such as myself, we have an unlimited amount of costume props (of which include crazy sunglasses, masks, and tutus) lying around our house.
So, rather than be stuck brainstorming ideas, I decided to quite literally throw myself into the Halloween spirit by trying on these props everyday before I ultimately came up with an idea.
Upon doing this, I pulled out a pair of funky sunglasses (from God knows where) and followed them up a faux fur skirt. Next thing I knew, I had on an electric blue button down, knee high socks, and was out the door to school.
While I failed to find a costume, I did come across a pretty fun outfit for the day.
But that doesn't mean I wont eventually be ready when October 31st comes rolling around.
I just need to focus more on Halloween and less on AP World…


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Great 3 bedrooms 2 bath house. Property is ready for your vision and priced to sell. Great neighborhood, interior location, on a cul-de-sac. Excellent location near 91 and 5 freeways and all amenities on Beach Blvd. Bring your tools and make into your dream home. The property is a diamond in the rough! Legal addition makes for a terrific game or craft room and is included in the square footage. Newer furnace and AC. Newer water heater and windows. Plantation shutters throughout. 2-car attached garage with plenty of shelving for storage. Pool with solar heating panel. Hurry, property won't last.
Listing courtesy of Anastasiya Vysotski from New Horizon Res & Commercial
Listing sold by Cielo Quinio from C-21 Astro
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140 Aphrodisiac Recipes
140 Aphrodisiac Recipes
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140 Aphrodisiac Recipes
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An aphrodisiac is a substance that is believed to increases romantic desire. 140 Aphrodisiac Recipes is an application containing over 140 recipes of various types of food containing ingredients that are believed to be aphrodisiac. For each recipe included in this App, a photo, an ingredient list, and a step by step preparation direction is provided. This App is an excellent app for people who wishes to reignite their intimacy with their partners.
Disclaimer: This App is for reference only. Doctors/Nutritionist should be consulted when in doubt.
The application is optimized for iPad/iPad2/The New iPad/iPad mini, iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5/5S/5C/6/6+/6S/6S+/7/7+ & iPod Touch.
This application has the following features:
* A user-friendly view to preview all dishes with thumbnails in alphabetical order
* Ability to BOOKMARK selected recipe for easier reference
* Add a CUSTOM NOTE to any recipe
* iCloud synchronized Bookmarks and Custom Notes
* EMAIL any recipe to yourself & friends
* A food name SEARCH engine
* Enter a RANDOM entry when shaking the device (if you cannot make up your mind)
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[Femdom 2019] Humiliation POV – Cock Tease Schoolgirl Manipulates Horny Sock Perverts. Starring Princess Miki [POV, k2s.cc, femdom online]
Princess Miki
Do you like my outfit? Of course you do because you're a little pervert, here to jerk to me. I know your cock is going to throb as I tease you with my cute little outfit, designed to drive perverts like you crazy. I know you love my skirt, you want to get a peek under it because you're such a little filthy jerk junkie pervert. You're so weak for girls in little plaid mini skirts and knee high socks, my braids and pigtails, everything that comes straight out of a little pervert's dreams.
I love teasing pervs like you. I know a pervert like you would love to stroke to me in my outfit, but you don't deserve that. I'm going to make you stroke to my cute little socks. So you wanna stroke to a hot young brat like me, do you pervert? Well you can, but only to my dirty socks. That's what I want you to stroke to pervert. That's what you deserve. Little perverts like you don't get to stroke to my sexy young body, you get to stroke to my filthy socks.
I made them nice and dirty just so you could jerk to something so filthy. But you don't mind because you're a nasty little pervert that would stroke to anything. Any chance you get to stroke to a hot young brat like me, you would do anything for me, wouldn't you? And I want you to only stroke and worship my filthy socks. You're just a filthy sock worshiping pervert.
You're such a loser for my socks. I know you'd love to kiss them, sniff them and worship them. Look how dirty they are, I'd make you clean them with your tongue. Don't look at my ass in this cute little skirt, only focus on my socks. And I know you'll do it because you're so desperate to jerk and to obey a hot brat like me. So you will only jerk to my filthy socks, you nasty pervert. You're so pathetic. This is what you get pervert. Socks. You're so obsessed with stroking to hot young brats like me.
You're so lucky I even let you jerk to my socks, aren't you pervert? It's easy to make you stroke to anything when you're this horny and stupid. I love doing this to you. I love manipulating weak horny perverts, it's so easy. Are you ready to cum to my socks, you filthy pervert? I love putting little perverts like you in their place.
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I've made a big block of wood, and I can't wait to get started shaping it into a figure. But first I will make its pedestal so I can stand it up.
Lots to do.
Also, the Open House at Headlands Center was a nice event. Thanks to everyone who came out to visit my studio.


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Ice-world in China, five years later: better, bigger and crazier
Five years ago, Heiko Conze told Club China about the first steps of Ice-World International's skating rink business in China. Half a decade later Ice-World International has grown much bigger and the ice rinks Heiko launches in China's cities are becoming better and crazier than ever. Surprise: ice rinks are not just appearing in the northern parts of China. "We have built ice skating rinks in areas as far south as tropical Hainan Island!"
Five years after launching the business in China (see story on Club China), Ice-World International has grown a lot bigger. Business is going well and the Dutch company with a Beijing-based WFOE has opened a second office in Shanghai. More important: the number of projects has increased tremendously, and skating projects are becoming a well-known attraction in city parks and in and outside shopping centres. "Ice skating as an activity has become much more popular. The Chinese consumer has become aware of the attraction as a fun activity", says Heiko Conze, Director International Partnerships of Ice-World International.
Business opportunities
The growing popularity is showing in the growing number of official and permanent rinks. But Chinese entrepreneurs are increasingly aware of the business opportunities of establishing mobile rinks for a period of a few months during the winter season. "The market is definitely maturing. We have partners that translate their first profitable experiences with mobile ice rinks into new business adventures. They are actively scanning the market in China's first tier cities for opportunities to operate a rink, preferably in areas where they can attract many potential customers. Second- and third-tier cities become increasingly interesting locations as well as the skating rinks there compete less with other attractions."
Oriental Pearl Tower rink
At one of the recently opened venues, at the foot of Shanghai's famous Oriental Pearl Tower, we can see the business case realtime. "Entrance tickets usually do not come cheap, but consumers are prepared to pay a price for a premium attraction. As most Chinese are not very skilled skaters, a venue like this should provide helmets and skating aids. Rink operators that lease the facilities from Ice-World International should also be aware that, partly as a result of China's one-child-policy, parents are very protective of their only child. Safety comes first, the helmets are a necessity to commercially run a rink with a chance of success.
Increased popularity of winter sports
Over the first five years, Conze has seen the opportunities for these commercial rinks improve. "I see a clear connection with the successful bid of Beijing to host the Winter Olympics of 2022, that has increased the popularity of winter sports. Moreover, winter sports are part of the promotional efforts of local, regional and national governments to promote skating and other sports as healthy activities. Sometimes, that can have a positive impact on business, when a permit for building a semi-permanent rink is pushed through the approval process extra quickly. I also noticed that some governments are prepared to offer incentives and subsidies to a business that files a plan to run an ice skating rink."
As skating is becoming more popular and as the business is maturing, old boundaries have been crossed. Thanks to the innovative Ice-World system skating is no longer limited to the colder north of the country and one can find ice rinks far south from cities such as Shanghai. " A few years ago, we have even built a project as southern as the tropical island of Hainan", Heiko Conze adds.
Bigger, better, crazier
Meanwhile, Ice-World International's Chinese operating partners are stepping up their game. "They want it bigger, better and crazier, while offering more fun. A rink does not necessarily have the size of an ice hockey venue and skating track is not necessarily have the traditional length of 400 meters. We build longer tracks that don't go in a straight line and sometimes go up and down over longer, cross-country stretches. Other than skating, operators want to offer different activities, such as curling." The innovations Conze and his team launch in other, more mature markets like Switzerland, attract the attention of operators that are building the industry in China. "Skating is definitely taking off in China – especially in large city venues that are operated commercially. The start of our business was a cautious one, but as a market leader, we are now ready for strong growth", Conze adds.


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TORONTO — A recent power surge has vaulted Aaron Hicks into the middle of the Yankees' lineup.
Hicks has five home runs in his last five games, including a three-homer performance July 1 against the Red Sox.
He went deep on Friday in Toronto, giving him a career-high 16 blasts for the season in 69 games.
"It's awesome," said Hicks, who hit third on Friday and cleanup on Saturday. "It's definitely something I pride myself in doing – hitting the ball in the air, making solid contact on a daily basis and it's been showing up."
Hicks currently ranks third among all center fielders in MLB with a .880 OPS.
"I just think we're seeing the continued maturing of a really good player," said Aaron Boone, who has frequently pointed out that Hicks often gets lost in the shuffle. "This is a former first-round pick that came up obviously with Minnesota as a highly-touted guy.
"He had his struggles there, some ups and downs. Then we got him. I think he had a breakthrough season last year and we're seeing a guy at 28 years old that's continuing to make strides and become a really good player."
Hicks' 2018 campaign didn't get off to a good start. He missed time early due to a right oblique strain and his OPS was .677 in mid-May.
But despite a lack of fanfare at the time, Hicks was able to turn things around. Hitting coach Marcus Thames wanted the switch-hitting Hicks to start spraying the ball to all fields.
"I just feel like I was pulling off on the ball a little bit," Hicks said. "Once I started to hit the ball back up the middle and a little more toward left-center it kind of brought my view back, being able to see more pitches better."
Hicks says he never heard any footsteps from Clint Frazier, even though he's tended to play better on days when Red Thunder is on the roster. "I'm self-motivated," Hicks said.
His recent surge has come at a good time with Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres both out and Greg Bird struggling at the plate. As long as he stays healthy, which has been a constant question for the injury-prone Hicks, a big year could be in store.
"We see how he throws with the ability to run and the ability to hit for power from both sides of the plate," Boone said. "Really, for a team that I think we do a good job of controlling the strike zone, I think he's one of the poster (children) of that. He does a really good job of controlling the strike zone and we're seeing a really well-rounded player that's having a big impact."


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EMISA (La Part des Anges) – which stands for 'angel's share' – is this wonderful and luxurious set of candles that really make their mark. Moreover, their warm light is more than just atmosphere, they're an ultimate gesture of solidarity. The objective of the EMISA candle line is to support the foundation EMISA (La Part des Anges) of the oncology department of the Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc (Brussels, Belgium).
The EMISA candles are a 100 % European product with sweeps made out of 100 % cotton and a candle in high-quality wax. The candles are offered in a sophisticated packaging with gold thread and are nicely decorated with a subtle pendant. The EMISA line consist of 12 candles: 12 months, 12 candles, 12 numbered scents all carefully developed by a perfume expert in Grasse (France). The EMISA candles will be for sale at www.rob-brussels.be, www.filigranes.be en www.artemobilis.be Also check out the EMISA Facebook page


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Panasonic HXS400 comes in various trendy colours and is available for about Rs 2,500.
- Comes in many colourful combinations
- Offers dynamic sound
- Comfortable to wear
- Too bulky, fixed cords also make it messy to pack in bags
- Cord seems delicate
There are plenty of headphones in the market. From Beats to Sennheiser to Intex and JBL, there are plenty of brands in the segment. One of them is the Panasonic, which is known for its electronic appliances.
Recently it launched the Panasonic HXS400 which comes in many trendy colours and is available for about Rs 2,500. So should you buy it? Here we have detailed our experience with the headphone which we hope will satisfy all your curiosity.
The Panasonic HXS400 is an over the ear headphone. The headband has a slider to extend or reduce its length to fit your head. The over the ear panels have big cushions and feels comfortable. These ear panels come with swivel mechanism for the perfect fit. However, it rotates only 90 degrees.
The headphone has a single side flat cord of 1.2 meter – long enough for most users. It isn't detachable though. It comes with 3 pole- 3.5 mm stereo plug and thus is compatible with most phones and tablets and PCs/laptops etc.
Most importantly, the headphone comes in various colours including blue, white, yellow, black, purple and green. Plus it has cool graphics and is thus a visual treat for eyes.
Not only visually, the Panasonic HXS400 is equally impressive when it comes to output. The headphone offers good bass levels as well as manages to produce surround sound as it should be. It doesn't miss out on the faintest instrument sounds either and manages to reproduce various frequencies (it has a range of 9 Hz - 26 kHz which is pretty good for a headphone) thanks to its big 40 mm driver unit and Neodymium magnet.
As I said in the design section as well, it has got good cushions on the earpad offering decent comfort level. You could use it hours together without feeling much pain.
At the time of writing, the Panasonic HXS400 was available for about Rs 2,500. It does a wonderful job when it comes to sound output. Look wise it is also trendy and appealing. My only concern was its durability. Due to non-detachable cord and absence of a dedicated travel pouch, you must be careful while keeping it in your bag/purse, else you might damage the cords. Better if you don't keep it in a bag at all. But at Rs 2,500, it is certainly a very good headphone.
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October 4, 1862.
Major General GUSTAVUS W. SMITH,
Commanding, &c., Richmond, Va.:
GENERAL: Your letter of the 28th ultimo has been received.* I fear the delay occasioned by Surgeon Fisher in the removal of the sick from Warrenton, from declining to carry out the orders given by me, as reported by Dr. Herndon, has caused the capture of many of our men. If the reports I see in the newspapers are correct, I think it necessary that you investigate the matter, and, unless satisfied with the course of Dr. Fisher, that you cause his ares and trial. The arms you report as having been ordered from Gordonsville belong to the sick and wounded of General Jackson's army, which were left there to be forwarded when required. The convalescents and conscripts who have joined his corps now render them necessary. He reported to me some days since that he had 3,000 men without arms, and had sent for those stored at Gordonsville. I fear he will not now be able to obtain them. I am much gratified to learn of the improvement of the condition of things around Richmond, and the increase of your force. I do not think the enemy will venture far toward the Rappahannock while we are on their flanks.
I am, most respectfully and truly, yours,
Camp on Washington Run, Va., October 4, 1862.
(Received October 7, 1862.)
Honorable GEORGE W. RANDOLPH,
Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.:
SIR: I have the honor to inclose a report of General Pendleton, chief of artillery, made by my order, in reference to the reorganization of the artillery of this army. The order for the accomplishment of this purpose is also inclosed. This tap was imperatively necessary, in my opinion, and, if the Department has the authority, I ask that the act be approved and consummated, and that such companies as have been designated by General Pendleton may be disbanded, the men and officers arranged as assigned, and those officers dropped as recommended. The temporary combination of the companies can, at any rate, be approved, which, from the paucity and condition of the artillery horses and the reduced number of men in the companies, was required to attain any degree of efficiency, and to insure the safety of the guns themselves. One of the measures recommended by General Pendleton, namely, the reduction of the batteries of the Louisiana Washington Artillery, was not fully carried out by the order. I was prevented by the representations of Colonel Walton as to the peculiar circumstance attending the organization of that battalion, and its acceptance into the service of the Confederate States in the specified f form in which it now exists. Unwilling to violate any arrangement or agreement which might have been made at the time, I directed two of the guns of the weakest company to be turned into the Ordnance Department, and retain the four companies. I recommend, however, that the four companies be reduced to three, the surplus officers relieved from duty, and the men distributed among the retained companies, provided it can be done without violating plighted
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RBS to cut 162 branches along with 792 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will close branches across England and Wales after the 2016 decision to shelve a challenger bank project.
RBS branches, along with the NatWest business in Scotland, had been earmarked for a new "challenger bank" under the Williams & Glyn brand.
That project is no longer happening and RBS said it had "reviewed its branch network". Across England and Wales will be cut, with 792 jobs affected. Staff are being offered voluntary redundancy.
RBS said in a statement on its website that its retail banking business in England and Wales has "essentially been run as a standalone bank for around eight years" and this status as a "business-for-sale" meant that it "diverged in a number of ways from the customer offering, products, services, branch automation and online banking capabilities of the core bank".
It added that the "vast majority of branches" across in England and Wales are "in close proximity to either another RBS branch or a NatWest branch".
The latest plans follow an earlier decision to close 52 bank branches in Scotland that serve rural communities, and 197 NatWest branches.
An RBS spokesperson said: "We are no longer launching Williams & Glyn as a challenger bank, and we now have two branch networks operating in close proximity to each other; NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, in England and Wales.
"As a result we have had to review our overall branch footprint in England and Wales and we've made the difficult decision to close a number of Royal Bank of Scotland branches. Customers of Royal Bank of Scotland in England & Wales will be able to use NatWest branches instead for their everyday banking needs."
The spokesperson added that the bank would "ensure compulsory redundancies are kept to an absolute minimum".
The bank said it would be writing to customers of affected branches to highlight the "alternative ways to bank in their area". It added that technology has also been developed which means RBS customers can now use NatWest branches for their everyday banking, such as withdrawing cash, checking balances or paying in, and vice versa.


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In a few short days, soccer fans everywhere will tune in to watch 32 of the best teams compete in Russia for the ultimate title in the World Cup, and Sling TV will be the only live streaming service carrying all 64 matches in four languages: Arabic, French, Polish and Portuguese.
How to Watch World Cup in Four Languages
See below for more information about how customers can watch the World Cup in their native language, starting at only $10 per month:
- Arabic – Subscribe to "Arabic Mosaic" ($25 per month) to receive Arabic commentary for the World Cup.
- French – Subscribe to "Arabic Mosaic" ($25 per month), "French Bouquet" ($15 per month) or "World Sports" ($10 per month) packages to receive French commentary for the World Cup.
- Polish – Subscribe to "Polish Basic" ($20 per month) or "Polish Mosaic" ($30 per month) to receive Polish commentary for the World Cup.
- Portuguese – Subscribe to "Brazilian" ($25 per month), "Brazilian Globo + PFC" ($30 per month), "Brazilian Mega" ($35 per month) or "World Sports" ($10 per month) packages to receive Portuguese commentary for the World Cup.
Bonus Content
Additionally, eligible International packages will include bonus content from FOX, including a "Match360/Tactical Cam," a highlight feed, a "Cable Cam" view and two team channels with special commentary for each team in English, including a player isolation camera, a team bench camera and real-time team v. team match stats.
New Customer Offers
New customers are also eligible for a free streaming device and/or additional savings:
- Free Roku – New customers who purchase an eligible four-month Arabic, Brazilian, French or Polish subscription will receive a free Roku.
- 50 Percent Off Arabic + Free Roku – New customers who purchase an eligible 12-month (annual) Arabic subscription will receive 50 percent off the retail price, plus a free Roku.
- 30 Percent Off + Free Roku – New customers who purchase an eligible 12-month (annual) Brazilian, French, Polish or World Sports subscription will receive 30 percent off the retail price (four months free), plus a free Roku.
World Sports is the most affordable way to watch the FIFA World Cup at $10 per month and will carry all 64 matches in French and Portuguese.
World Cup in English
Customers who want to watch the matches in English may subscribe to Sling Blue ($25 per month) to watch matches available on Fox Sports 1, plus live games and bonus content from FOX, in select markets.
How to Sign Up
Visit www.sling.com/international to sign up for service for immediate access to Sling from your Sling TV-supported smart televisions, tablets, game consoles, computers, smartphones and other streaming devices.


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Alright guys, I appreciate all the help I got around a month ago when my company purchased a new locator (and thanks to ya'll we kept the old 810 that we had and are having it serviced and repaired)
Next question....I don't currently have any supervisor or mentor that can TRAIN me about locating....now I have been locating small things at the plant for about a year, but my confidence level would not be what I would call extremely high. I don't know a ton about locating but have managed to do very well so far.
I am looking to attend a classroom/hands-on training course and I was hoping you guys had some suggestions for me?
Thanks alot
GOD BLESS THE USA & the Damage Prevention Techs that are the heartbeat of the Utility industry.[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT]
Do not forget to get your employer to pay the costs.
good luck dude!!!!
wise men talk because they have something to say and fools because they have to say something....plato
I actually have already gotten approval from my manager to attend training, I just didn't know if anyone had any experience with training and had some good recommendations!!!
And it is on the company dime, as well as the lodging, and meals!!!!


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Case study
SWOT Analysis Builds on Bank Strengths for Small Business Products
One of the leading U.S. banks wanted to understand small business banking product and service use among its customers and those of leading competitors to identify strengths and weaknesses in its product suite and cross-sell efforts.
The sample was stratified by industry as well as revenue bands to ensure that the results were projectable to the total small business population in the nation.
We conducted a SWOT analysis of the data which enabled our client to focus improvement efforts on poorly performing product areas and to create product bundles which capitalized on their strengths. The research also delivered competitive insight that allowed our client to target customers of key competitors with specific "client-win" tactics by exploiting competitors' known weaknesses.


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