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Ingram speaks on slavery and civil rights law in keynote address
On Wednesday, civil rights lawyer, songwriter and jazz tap dancer Germaine Ingram delivered the 'DEIS Impact keynote address, an unconventional artistic presentation titled "The Law and the Stage: Platforms for Pursuing Social Justice." The speech, which took place in the Shapiro Campus Center Theater, focused on the limited capacity of the legal system to consider the complex narratives that offer real insight into people's lives, as well as on art as a means of filling that void.
Throughout the address, Ingram presented a series of musings, anecdotes and recollections, interspersed with song and dance numbers with violin accompaniment by acclaimed violinist Diane Monroe, exploring themes of social justice, equality, freedom and storytelling.
The event began with a series of introductions by Student Support Services Program Director Jennifer Morazes, Interim University President Lisa Lynch and Student Union President Nyah Macklin '16. As Macklin stepped off the stage, Monroe walked on, carrying a violin, and began to play a brisk, jittery tune. After about a minute, Ingram danced out into the center of the stage and started to sing along with Monroe's music, swaying soulfully.
Ingram concluded her dance to keen applause, bowed slightly, and explained that the song was about Oney Judge — an African-American slave to First Lady Martha Washington — and her relationship with Washington which was marred by the oppression Judge faced and her longing for freedom. "Human instincts for attachment and care can be corrupted and poisoned by brutal institutions like slavery," Ingram said. She went on to talk about the importance of artistic expression in giving life and perspective to important stories like Judge's — stories that might not be fully describable in legal language. "It could be storytelling — storytelling that builds a bridge between private longing and the outside world," Ingram said. "Law engages in a different sort of storytelling."
"Law," Ingram explained, "seeks the single story. The single story that declares someone a victim or a villain, as innocent or guilty, as faultless or responsible." Here, Ingram quoted American lawyer and social justice activist Bryan Stevenson: "We institutionalize policies that reduce people to their worst acts and permanently label them criminal, murderer, rapist, thief, drug dealer, sex offender, felon — identities they cannot change, regardless of the circumstance of their crimes or any improvements they might make in their lives. … Each of us is more than the worst thing we've ever done."
Ingram described her performance the previous night, which channeled the internal lives of Southern women in the last year of the American Civil War. She described "a woman just learning that the scourge of slavery has been lifted," saying,"[She is] in the grip of not knowing. She asks, 'Can I believe?'" Here, Ingram went silent, and she began to drum her palms against the podium. Monroe returned on the violin, and after a few measures, Ingram broke into dance and then song. "Can I believe?" she sang. "Can I believe this body can be mine?"
Ingram then recounted a conversation she had a couple of weeks earlier with Director of the University's Program in Peacebuilding and the Arts Cynthia Cohen about "whether it is possible to make institutional truth and reconciliation procedures porous to the kinds of strategies that artists use for storytelling." She discussed the difficulty of working with narratives that "don't fit rigid legal constructs but nonetheless need to be heard in order to increase the prospects for conflict resolution, reconciliation and peace. … We need something more than law affords to affirm our humanity. More, perhaps, than we need justice." Again, Ingram referred to a quotation from Bryan Stevenson, who wrote, "I believe it's necessary to recognize that we all need mercy, we all need justice and, perhaps, we all need some measure of unmerited grace."
The presentation concluded with an interpretation of "Amazing Grace" by Ingram and Monroe, followed by a question-and-answer session moderated by Morazes. Most of the questions focused on the potential of art and storytelling to transform the presentation of narratives in the legal system. When 'DEIS Impact Core Committee Member Hannah Recknor '19 asked Ingram whether she expected to see any progress in the legal system in accommodating more complex and human narratives, as well as what that would look like, Ingram's answer was grim: "I am not without hope," she said, "but it's slim." She elaborated that the legal system is narrowing. "We need to work hard to develop alternative systems, to develop our capacity for advocacy. … Not in my lifetime do I expect there to be major changes in the legal system," she said. "We need to find alternative ways to resolve our conflicts, and frankly, I think that African-Americans have been too trusting in the capacity of the courts to provide us with justice and opportunity. We're going to have to find other structures."
After the presentation, Macklin and 'DEIS Impact Chair Lindsay Mitnik '16 presented Ingram with a 'DEIS Impact sweatshirt — "I've been lusting after one of those," Ingram joked — and a water bottle and thanked her for her address.
The speech followed Ingram's performance on Tuesday of "Freedom Underfoot" — a song and dance piece examining the final year of the Civil War — and was part of 'DEIS Impact, the University's annual festival for social justice.


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Clearview Software, the premier innovators of contemporary Microsoft® SharePoint® based Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions designed exclusively for Microsoft technology environments, is pleased to announce that Michigan-based Softura, Inc. has joined the Clearview Partner Program. Under the terms of the agreement, Softura will be using Clearview's ECM suite to provide embedded content and document management services for the SAP® Business One application suite.
"We have selected Clearview's unique SharePoint-based ECM suite as the appropriate functional and technology fit for our SAP Business One customers as well as our Microsoft-centric customers," said Mark Murphy, President of Softura.
"Combining the strong ECM capabilities of Clearview's ECM suite with Softura's SAP and SharePoint sales, development, and services competencies will enable us to bring to market highly-differentiated content and document management solutions directly integrated with the Business One solution."
Clearview has introduced a fresh approach to ECM that uniquely leverages the native ECM capabilities of SharePoint as core components of the Clearview ECM suite architecture. By extending SharePoint with transactional document imaging, report management (COLD), and business process management, Clearview delivers enterprise-class ECM functionality that rivals legacy ECM products. Furthermore, the Office 2007 user experience provided throughout the Clearview client interface provides information workers with a familiar Microsoft experience designed to promote ease-of-use and rapid adoption of ECM on every worker desktop.
"Clearview is honored to have Softura select our SharePoint-based ECM suite for their SAP Business One and SharePoint Services business initiatives," said Phil Pascarelli, President of Clearview Software. "Our vision of bringing a new level of excellence and innovation for ECM solutions has been recognized by Softura, and we are pleased that Softura will be taking this new offering to their customers."
Both Softura and Clearview are Gold Certified members of the Microsoft Partner Program.
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According to NASDAQ, as of 2018, the U.S. stock market was $34 trillion – 43 percent of the world market value. With the ease of using online trading platforms, both market size and participation are increasing. But investors should take care to choose brokers who are fully regulated.
Choosing the Right Stock Broker
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the government agency that regulates the securities industry in the United States. Under the SEC are the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).
Investors should make sure their broker is a member of FINRA or another independent self-regulatory organization like it. FINRA regulates brokers, licenses firms and individuals, and can fine or otherwise discipline its members. In case the broker fails or goes bankrupt, the SIPC is an insurance program that protects customer assets to up to $500,000 (of which up to $250,000 can be cash).
These are some of the regulated top brokers in the United States (presented in no particular order) based on investment offerings, international access, fees and commissions, speed and security, support service, educational and other resources, and ease of use.
- TD Ameritrade: TD Ameritrade (NYSE: AMTD) is among the top ranking stockbrokers in the United States. It is well known for quality and value. This is part of the reason it has a huge account base despite having trading charges on the higher side (a flat rate of $6.95 per trade). TD Ameritrade provides a 24/7 customer support system, user-friendly website, mobile offering, rich research, and advanced trading tools. Its trading and investing platform hosts more than 11 million accounts with total assets of $37.520 billion. TD Ameritrade acquired Scottrade, which operated a network of 500 local branches in 2017.
- Fidelity Investments: Fidelity Investment's competitive brokerage rates, in-depth research, investor education resource, and good customer service make it a choice of many. The firm also provides the lowest margin rates as compared to peers. Fidelity manages over 26 million accounts with assets amounting to around $2.5 trillion (as of March 2018). Fidelity is a preferred platform for international investing as it provides its clients access to stock exchanges in 25 different countries through their primary accounts.
- Charles Schwab: Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) founded in 1971 is an iconic brand that lives up to its reputation in terms of its offerings and service. The firm currently handles client accounts with assets worth a whopping $243.27 trillion. It provides stock trades at a flat rate of $4.95 and is a convenient, easy to use, high-quality platform that provides research, customer service, trading, and advisory. Charles Schwab acquired OptionsXpress and Compliance 11, Inc. in 2011. It also acquired ThomasPartners in 2012.
- TradeStation Securities: The focus of the firm has been on trading technology which has kept it ahead of many others over the 30 years of its existence. The brokerage firm has a slightly complex commission structure to suit different investor needs and thus the clients should carefully understand the same before trading. TradeStation provides a sound desktop platform and mobile trading app to cater to all categories of users including active traders, professional investors, and institutions (like hedge funds).
- E*TRADE: Founded in the early 1980s, E*TRADE (NASDAQ: ETFC) is one of the top U.S. trading platforms. It brings to its clients a well-rounded offering that tends to outweigh its slightly higher cost ($9.99). E*TRADE has 30 branch offices and even offers basic banking services in addition to brokerage services. It provides a user-friendly trading experience, in-depth research, innovative products and apps, and good customer service for both fledgling and seasoned investors as well as active traders. E*TRADE has assets worth $63.365 billion. In 2016, E*TRADE acquired OptionsHouse, which was also formerly tradeMONSTER.
- Interactive Brokers: Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) is best known for its low commission rates and wide access to international markets. The firm's portal provides exposure to 30 different countries, 100 market centers, a host of investment products, lowest margin rates, and a wide range of trading tools. It's well suited for active traders, advanced investors, and institutions.
- Merrill Edge: Merrill Edge was launched in mid-2010, a year and a half after the acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America. Being an extension of the Bank of America, Merrill Lynch gets to offer its services to the existing clients of Bank of America but is not confined to them. Investors and traders other than clients of the bank are welcome to open an account with Merrill Edge that provides regular stock trades at a flat rate of $6.95. Merrill Edge offers robust research with Morningstar and Lipper as primary report providers, free trades through its Preferred Awards Program, and excellent customer service.
- Ally Invest: Ally Invest was launched in 2017 after acquiring TradeKing in 2016. It is quickly becoming a popular stockbroker online, with various offerings ranging from mutual funds and ETFs to futures and stocks. The flat rate for trades is $4.95. Customer support is available 24/7 via phone, email or chat.
The Bottom Line
Some other stockbrokers worth a look are Firstrade and Lightspeed Trading. All the broker firms mentioned have a unique selling proposition like premium client service, low commission rates, high-quality trading experience, or award-winning status. But most importantly, these brokers fulfill the regulatory criteria of the SEC and thus provide basic assurances in conduct and practices as well as insurance, should the broker go bankrupt.


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The treasures and hazards of social media23/03/2018
We live in a world of Instagram, YouTube and facebook and you know what they say, "if it's not on the gram, it didn't happen". Social media dominate our lives and outlets like Instagram are on the forefront of the circus community. Social media networking has so many great advantages. It is amazing to be able to connect with circus folks from all around the world, share knowledge and stay motivated, especially if you training by yourself in your little corner of the world. I have found the community to be amazing and supportive and there is a wealth of knowledge in regards to injury prevention and safety in aerial arts. However, it doesn't come without problems – in particular plagiarism and safety.
But let's start by discussing safety. Let me put it plain and simple: it is NOT safe to copy a move you saw on a social media platform. And most of you are probably thinking that you have done it before and you were fine. That might be true but that doesn't mean that it will be fine next time. If you copy a move of Instagram or Youtube, there is no description of the things you don't know that you should know. Sounds confusing but consider the last time you have learned a new drop in class. Many drops are taught as a progression, you might start by doing a half drop or getting the position right before you the whole thing so you know what to expect and what muscles to engage. You also have someone there checking your wraps or positions and tell you what to do (or not to do). Those things are important. For some tricks it might be okay, but others might not. You never know how difficult a trick really is, what you need to look out for, or how long someone has worked to perfect a move before posting it on social media.
Now to the issue of plagiarism. As circus artists, our body is our canvas and copying someone else's moves is plagiarism and not okay. We all get inspired by other artists and that is fine (but if you do, make sure you give them credit and engage with the artist before posting your moves). Copying, however, is an entirely different story. In short: don't do it. New transition, new tricks, or new shapes are very hard to create. It can take weeks or months to work these out and it's frustrating of you see someone just 'steal' your work. And imagine what you can add to the community by creating your own work. Yes it is hard, yes it takes time and effort but it is also incredibly rewarding. I believe that everyone is capable of creating something new and interesting. Work to your strength, take your 3 favourite tricks and find a different entrances/exits and a new way to link them. It will be fun and rewarding once you get there and might give you a new appreciation for the creative process along the way.
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Vincent's Art Room, Tilburg
In 1866, the 13-year-old Vincent van Gogh moved from Zundert where he attended the Willem II School, the first state-run high school in Brabant. Vincent's Art Room is now housed in these premises. History and the newest technology come together in Vincent's Art Room. Visitors can begin to discover their own artistic talents in this reconstructed art room.
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Overlay Solid Strip Flooring
Boral Overlay solid strip flooring has been designed for those who love the style and warmth of a solid timber floor, but don't have the traditional bearers and joists subfloor structure. Boral Overlay is designed to be glued down directly over concrete (80mm width only), existing timber, plywood or particle board.
Timber Flooring
Precision milled to 14mm or 13mm thick, Boral overlay solid strip flooring is thinner than 19mm traditional solid strip flooring but the top layer is the same thickness.
Because Boral overlay is laid directly over a structural surface such as concrete or plywood, it is well supported and the additional 6mm in thickness is not required.
Features & Benefits
- Ideal for installing in ground floor renovations over a concrete slab or second storey refurbishments where carpet has been removed and subfloor is still in place.
- Boral Overlay flooring still offers the same depth of wear (top layer thickness) as traditional 19mm flooring. This allows for a number of refinishes over the lifetime of the floor.
- Solid hardwood floors are excellent for asthmatics as they do not harbour dust mites or other allergens.
- Blackbutt and Spotted Gum have a natural fire resistance. Their fire retarding properties, make them suitable for use in many bushfire prone areas under Australian Standard AS3959.
- A timber sub-floor gives easy access to the underfloor for plumbing or ducted heating, or to repair wiring.
- Timber is one of the world's few truly renewable resources.
- Building a sustainable future - Boral Timber hardwoods have full Chain of Custody certification aligned with the Responsible Wood Standard.
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Boral Overlay solid strip flooring is available in four grades. Boral Timber meets Australian Standards and uses the aesthetic Boral Timber grading system. Grading is distinguished by selective gum veins, spirals, burls, insect trails and other natural features that give timber floors a unique character, as individual as a signature. Boral Timber is not graded for colour variation or grain patterns as they form part of the natural beauty of timber flooring.
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Note: The availability of some species is state specific and not all species are available in all grades. Some additional species may be available on request.
Installation Method
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- Glued over concrete slab.
- Glued over old timber flooring.
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Installation Requirements
Boral overlay solid strip flooring should be glued onto a concrete slab (80mm width only) or directly onto plywood or existing strip timber floors.
Boral Timber recommends that an experienced professional timber flooring contractor handles the installation as well as the sanding and finishing of a new hardwood timber floor. Ask a local timber flooring retailer for a recommended contractor.
Timber flooring is not recommended for bathrooms, laundries or other wet areas.
For further information on installation see the Boral Timber's Product Installation Guide.
Underlays provide floor levelling, cushioning and acoustic properties.
Boral Timber has a variety of quality underlays, such as Boral 2mm and 4mm Underlay that can be installed with an overlay timber floor to provide a range of quality flooring solutions.
Technical Specification and Features of 2mm Underlay;
• High quality closed cell cross-linked polyolefin plastic foam.
• 1m wide supplied in lengths of 20m and 50m
• 50m roll incorporates moisture barrier plastic film
• 115kpa resistance to water
• 0.0133 mg/N.s water vapour transmission
• Supplied with double sided tape
• Excellent tensile and compression strength
• Light weight and easy to install
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• Manufactured from recycled polyurethane foam granulates and cork,
bound with polyurethane,
• Meets the BCA requirement of Lnw+C of 62 for acoustic underlays
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• Roll width and length 1 metre wide, 20 metres in length
• Material weight 1.72kg/m2
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• Tensile strength 0.9N/mm2 - DIN 53 577
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Hey everyone! I'm pleased to announce that I am typing this blog which means I didn't lose all my fingers to frostbite! BUT along with a bad ass new long sleeved tech shirt, I do have a lovely head cold and some bruises as souvenirs.
Yesterday was Zoo Zoom Baltimore and as anticipated it was FREEZING.
Scratch that. It was below freezing. 25 degrees at race time with the wind chill felt more like 12. Restoration Run felt tropical by comparison.
As with all the other races I've run, I dug around online for elevation maps and to see if I could find recaps from previous years. I found a great one on a blog called Running Moron (I'd link to him, but he doesn't know me and I don't want to seem stalky and/or weird) that I think prepared me really well. The general consensus from his blog, word-of-mouth, and a bunch of very cold people on race day is that Zoo Zoom is NOT a PR course. It winds through Druid Hill Park – and with a name like that you would have to assume there would be at least one hill – and through the zoo which I am familiar enough with as a member to know that there are some steep areas through there too. Recently I have been running 5 miles in 37:30 – 38 minutes and based on my research that would be a lofty goal. So I went in with no real time in mind and planned to do my best and not die of hypothermia.
Zoo Zoom was pretty big this year. According to the results 1,089 insane people braved the cold yesterday to come out for it. We all lined up in front of the Mansion House for the start and I inadvertently found myself right near the front, which was good because the road is pretty narrow and it would probably be a slow start if you were near the back. They started us off with an air horn, I started my Garmin and I was off…
…for about 10 feet when some girl next to me who must have been running like Phoebe from Friends kicked me hard in the shin and I went down. I couldn't believe it. She just kept on with no apologies like nothing happened as I laid on the ground. Luckily I recovered quickly and without taking anyone else down with me in the process. My left knee and hip had taken the brunt of the impact, but they felt okay so I pushed the incident out of my mind and got going. Fueled by adrenaline and blind rage at being tripped up, I ran my first mile in 6:41 without even really trying.
With 4 more miles to go, the course would be a gradual uphill until we got into the zoo portion where there would be a nice little break as it ran past the old Buffalo Yard. So far I was feeling really awesome, but I knew the worst was yet to come. Thanks to that blog I found, I knew there would be a gnarly hill at the tail end of mile 3 and that as soon as I got to a steep downhill portion I could expect it right around the next bend. It was really nice to be able to mentally prepare myself for it because as terrible as that hill looked from the bottom, I made it up without any issues.
From there we wound past the Chimpanzee Forest (where we did not see any monkeys because they were all inside), and then through the Africa section where I was surprised to see a cheetah pacing next to the fence, watching us run by. That was by far my favorite part of the race. Other people reported seeing the elephants and lions out and about, but I missed them. How you miss an elephant…I have no idea.
Anyway, I knew there was one more hill coming before the finish and that one ended up being THE. WORST. I was a little worn out and had to fight a pretty intense mental battle with myself as I made my way up. The voices in my head telling me to walk were drowned out by the voices of the people at the top yelling that it was "all downhill from here!" I was so grateful to them in that moment! It's amazing how spectators can really pick you up when you are feeling like you can't go any farther. I turned on my afterburners and cruised through the finish, knowing in that moment that I HAD set a PR on very difficult course and feeling elated, proud, and really not too cold anymore.
My chip time:
My ugly splits:
1 6:41
2 7:40
3 7:23
4 7:33
5 7:49
I finished 12/760 women (and 7/330 in my age group – the best represented age group there!) and 45/1089 overall making this my best finish so far in a larger race. If I had had a real goal besides not dying, I definitely would have exceeded it.
Despite the cold and a few hiccups at the beginning, Zoo Zoom was a fun, challenging, well marked, well thought out race. I'm counting myself in again for next year, sub-freezing temps be damned!
I hope everyone had a great weekend and is all geared up for Thanksgiving on Thursday! I'll be Turkey Trotting before stuffing my face!
Are you doing a Turkey Trot this year? Have you ever done one?
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Steven Weiss is a Regional Managing Attorney in the Alameda County office of Bay Area Legal Aid, and their Social Security & SSI Advocacy Regional Coordinator, specializing in administrative advocacy with the Social Security Administration. Prior to working at Bay Area Legal Aid, Mr. Weiss was a staff attorney at the Homeless Action Center in Berkeley, California. He is a 1998 graduate of the Golden Gate University School of Law, and received his B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Urban Public Policy Administration.
Genevieve Richardson is the Director of Pro Bono Activities for Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal), the San Francisco Bay Area's largest provider of free civil legal services to the poor. Ms. Richardson oversees BayLegal's pro bono program throughout the Bay Area. She develops and coordinates pro bono opportunities and trains and recruits attorneys to provide much needed pro bono assistance to expand access to the civil justice system for low-income families. She also works on a regional and statewide basis to address systemic poverty and inequality issues, including as a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Association of California. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, Ms. Richardson is also a Family Law and Immigration Attorney, specializing in Domestic Violence.


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These two were full of giggles as we strolled through the streets of Pasadena. Together, they made their engagement session look like it could be in the pages of a magazine. I love how Nikki chopped off her hair! While most brides are painstakingly growing their hair out for the big day, she chops it off completely and it ends up looking amazing (guess I'm not surprised, knowing how fashionable she is... and it doesn't hurt that she's a hair stylist!)
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Forestland Management Office
Forestland Management Office News
Closure of Penn State Stone Valley Forest access road (Watershed Road) in Huntingdon County
November 26, 2014
Due to safety considerations related to a culvert failure and subsequent partial road collapse, Penn State's Forestland Management Office has announced that Watershed Road, off of state Route 1029 (Charter Oak Road) in Barree Township, Huntingdon County, is closed until further notice.
Weaver Forest Access ALERT!
October 8, 2012
The Penn State Weaver Forest metal access gate off of Marengo Road will be closed & locked for the duration of the 2012-2013 Pennsylvania hunting seasons.
Pennsylvania Trout Fishing Season opens statewide on Saturday, April 16th at 8:00 AM
April 8, 2011
Pennsylvania trout season opens statewide at 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 16th. Shaver Creek, an approved trout stream, flows for over 1.5 miles within the boundary of the Penn State Stone Valley Forest. Other approved trout streams in the immediate area include Standing Stone Creek and Laurel Run. Local and visiting anglers can purchase fishing licenses and gear at the Whipple Dam Store http://whippledamstore.com/index.php.


text: One 8 count package of 7 inch Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Boy 1st Birthday Dessert Plates. Celebrate your first birthday with our adorable dessert plates. These dessert plates feature little stars centered around a number one on a blue and cloudy background. These sturdy Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Boy 1st Birthday Dessert Plates will be perfect to pile on cake, ice cream, and pie. They're even great for appetizers and salads. Use them for little ones who don't need a large plate of food, too!


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We're excited to invite you to 10th annual Operation Lone Star Santa on Saturday, December 8. Our volunteers help provide donated toys to the children of veteran families in the Greater Houston area. We also celebrate the season and spirit of giving by sharing a wonderfully catered meal at the Combined Arms center east of downtown.
All of this is possible thanks to your donations and sponsorships, allowing us to serve these veteran families at no cost. See the video slideshows for highlights from the last two years:
More details will be forthcoming, including volunteer signups, how to register to receive gifts, and corporate sponsorship information. We look forward to seeing you and continuing this tradition of sharing and friendship!
If you are a veteran and would like to sign up to receive toys for your family, please click the following link so we can give your kids the toys they'll like best:
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From day one in the job, Theresa May had the behaviour of corporate Britain in her sights. Worried about 'an irresponsible minority' of companies acting 'carelessly', she launched a consultation on corporate governance and promised to shake-up British boardrooms with the idea of giving workers a say on boards.
What do these proposals mean for companies, and particularly manufacturers and retailers, who must comply with local rules while running global businesses? And how far are the Conservatives really willing to go?
One thing is certain: the political wind is clearly blowing in the direction of change. Yet far from a threat, the smartest businesses will actually see these proposals as an opportunity. The link between corporate reputation and profitability will only get stronger as ever-more discerning shoppers (many of them tech-savvy millennials) begin to think hard before parting with their cash. That's why many enlightened businesses are prioritising ethical practices and sustainable development not just to survive but to thrive.
Early sustainable development plans among retailers and manufacturers focussed on environmental and health aspects. Food retailers' and manufacturers' plans often included provisions for sustainable supplies of food sources such as fish, bananas and cocoa as well as addressing the problem of food waste. These plans also improved the nutrition content of their food by reducing the level of salt, sugar, and saturated and trans fat. But this was just the start – and the pressure now is to go much further, and faster.
Evidence clearly shows that employees prefer to work for a value-led, ethical company, and that customers like to feel 'good' about the products they are using. More recent sustainable development plans have responded with greater emphasis on 'social sustainability' and a recognition that more needs to be done to maintain committed and loyal customers and employees.
A focus on sustainability will help to prepare the consumer retail sector for the social challenges that lie ahead.
Businesses are also realising that the greatest impact comes not from working alone but from working in partnership with other firms and non-governmental organisations. Last year, for example, companies such as Unilever, Tesco, The Coca-Cola Company, Boots, and Marks & Spencer came together under the auspices of the Consumer Goods Forum to promote decent working conditions worldwide and eradicate forced labour from supply chains.
Yet the next challenge is to ensure all these efforts are effectively tied to corporate growth strategies and communicated to customers. As a first step, companies might start looking at how they are reporting on their efforts. This could mean better 'integrated reporting' of social and environmental impacts alongside financial performance.
The emphasis on sustainability will help to prepare businesses for the social challenges that lie ahead, not least with regards to employment. As technology advances, business models adapt. For retail, this could mean the downsizing of workforces through greater use of automation and artificial intelligence. The public and their political representatives will want to know that changes are implemented in a considerate way. Companies that demonstrate strong commitments to social sustainability are more likely to retain the trust of their customers and less likely to be branded 'careless' by the politicians.


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2009年6月英语四级考试复合听力文本作者: | 发布时间: 2009-06-20 | 阅读4545次
Around 120 years ago, Embinhouse began his study of memory. He concentrated on studying how quickly the human mind can remember information. One result of his research is known as the total time hypnosis which simply means the mount you learn depends on the time you spend trying to learn it. This can be taken as our first rule of learning. Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one, there is still the question of how we should use the four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hours straight or to study for one hour a day for four days in a row. The answer as you may have suspected is that it is better to spread out the study times. This phenomenon through which we can learn more efficiently by dividing our practice time is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus our second rule of learning is this: it is better to study fairly briefly but often. But we are not finished yet. We haven't considered how we should study over very short periods of time. Let's say you are trying to learn some new and rather difficult English vocabulary using a stack of cards. Should you look at the same words in rapid succession or look at the word and have some delay before you look at it again. The answer is it is better to space out the presentations of the word you are to learn.
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No more shaming
Today is my 38th birthday. Most people would agree that after you turn 21, birthdays are not significant and downplay the day. On a day dedicated to celebrating another year of life, it is easy to take jabs at yourself about what you have failed to do by this time of your life; listing things you have not accomplished by this birthday, i.e. shaming yourself.
It is easy to shame yourself by comparing your life to another person's life achievements. This year, a 24-year old rookie won the Indianapolis 500. Julia Roberts was in Pretty Woman at the age of 23. By age 31, Michael Phelps had won 22 Olympic gold medals. It is ridiculous to make these comparisons but we still do them and it makes us feel small, defeated and unimportant.
This weekend, my 15-year old niece taught me a new concept – body shaming. My mom made comments about her clothes that no longer fit. My niece told my mom, "no body shaming". Wow! That statement was powerful and self-explanatory. Then I thought of all the times in my life that I could have and should have said that to myself and to other people who criticize their weight or presumed body flaws.
The next day, I came upon information about a proposed bill titled "2016 Truth in Advertising Act". The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to report to Congress with their assessment of images that have been altered to materially change the appearance and physical characteristics of the faces and bodies of the individual in the image. One of the bill supporters is online retailer ModCloth, who pledged in 2014 they would not materially photoshop their images. There is also the Dove Self-Esteem Project that addresses body confidence issues in women and self-identifies as "the largest provider of self-esteem education in the world".
I spent this past year body shaming myself because of my weight. For the past 12+months, my engagement ring was too tight to wear. I mentally told myself that I should be able to lose weight and should not resize my ring. Yesterday, I picked up my newly sized ring and I love wearing it. I made the decision to resize my ring before I learned about body shaming, but it was the first thing that came to my mind when I heard the phrase "no body shaming". If I catch you doing it - I am going to call you out (in the nicest way possible).
Every day, including your birthday, is an opportunity to stop the shame game. Encourage other people to stop shaming themselves – "no body shaming", "no career shaming", "no mom shaming". And don't forget about your children - shaming starts early in life and kids will shame themselves unless they are taught to stop. There are strong efforts happening nationwide to address self-esteem and confidence, but the biggest change will happen when each of us make each other accountable to stop the shame.


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Pharma stocks regain investors' interest
|'Plenty of growth opportunities for generic cos'
Mumbai, May 26 The market might be in a very volatile phase but the pharma stocks seem to be quite fortified from the market volatility.
While the BSE Sensex declined 4.54 per cent during the last one month, the BSE-Healthcare has been up 0.60 per cent during the same period.
"The pharma stocks are defensive stocks and they tend to outperform most stocks during a bearish phase," said Mr Bhavin Shah, Research Analyst, Dolat Capital Ltd.
"Pharma companies keep reporting sustainable numbers. Their stocks have a steady, strong and sustainable performance; and so in times of bearish markets they provide capital protection," said Mr Shah.
"The pharma sector had not performed very well earlier as the growth opportunities were lying in other sectors. So when the other stocks were battered during the past couple of months, these stocks showed both stable earnings and earnings visibility," said Ms Sarabjit Kour Nangra, Research Analyst, Angel Broking Ltd.
With life expectancy rates increasing and with life-style related disorders on the rise, there is always a market for pharma products. So even if the economy slows down these stocks are bound to do well, said Ms Anita Gandhi, Head of Institutional Business, Arihant Capital Markets Ltd.
The worst period for generic companies was CY05-CY07, says a Motilal Oswal research report. This was due to increased competition, innovators making aggressive price cuts, currency appreciation (in the case of exporters) and very few new launches due to a lesser number of patent expiries.Growth opportunities
This has changed now, according to analysts, as there are a number of growth opportunities for generic companies.
"Lot of products are scheduled to go off patent in the next few years leading to a lot of growth opportunities in this segment," said Ms Nangra.
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"Indian companies gain due to cost advantage," added Ms Nangra.
MNC pharma companies also stand to gain from a strong patent regime, said analysts.
"They have large amounts of cash in their balance sheets and have delivered high dividends," said Mr Shah.
The pharma companies also command a huge domestic market which is growing by more than 9 per cent, and this provides a cushion against the vagaries of the international markets, said an analyst with a broking firm.
Pharma stocks seem to have caught the investor's interest once again as a capital protection option due to the long-term steady returns they are able to provide, feel analysts


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Loving and Letting Go: A Traveler's Reflection
The older I get, the more I come to believe that life is nothing more or less than a constant act of letting go. You let go of places, friends, love affairs, and if you are smart, you let go of the past. Some things you let go because they are toxic, or hold you back from your own limitless potential, and others you let go simply because it's time. Either way, in letting go of one thing you create space and an opportunity for something new, and oftentimes better. Despite the necessity and the positive influence of this release, the occasional melancholy still persists -
No matter the gain, it is still the end of something.
Travel brings this process into acute focus. More than that, I've found that it both amplifies and accelerates the rate at which these facets of life come and then go. You visit a city and fall in love with the meandering streets, unique scents, and the secretive lure of each corner still un-turned. You fall in love with the way you feel when you are there. Then, not three days later, you leave. You gather experiences that leave you gasping and breathless, elated with the joy of momentarily knowing something bigger and more beautiful than yourself. And then those moments fade. The feeling subsides and all of the sudden it's just a memory. You meet people, and in their company you feel joyful, inspired, and safe. You meet people who make you feel like home, even when home is one ocean and thousands of miles away. Then, whether it's two days or two years, one or both of you go another way.
Like I said, it is still the end of something.
To this end, I sometimes can not help but consider the why... If everything happens for a reason (and I more or less believe this to be true), then that surely is a lot of places, people, and events passing me by, for a lot of reasons I still don't understand.
Several years ago, driving through the (not-so-great) middle America, with Chicago behind us and Denver ahead, I was talking with one of my friends who works full-time at an animal shelter - a position that comes straddled with more emotional struggle than most. He told me that though the job was often emotionally trying, he was still glad to show up everyday, because like the Grinch, who's heart grew three sizes on Christmas day, he too felt that his heart had grown. That it had expanded so as to take all of it in - the struggle, the triumph, the sadness, and the love.
In a way, our hearts are like any other muscle: use it frequently and push constantly towards greater heights, and it will grow... It will rise to the occasion and support us through whatever lies on the horizon: good or bad.
Travel forces us, or at least has forced me to exercise that muscle with increasing regularity: much more so than I ever did at home. It seems that everyone in my life, including me, is in varying states of transit - the only difference between all of us is the exact time frame. Every relationship, both friendship and more has an expiration date. I will be leaving Korea at the end of August, so for the majority of my relationships right now, my expiration date is in a little under 8 months from now. Though that does seem like a relatively long time, I know that when the day comes, I will look back at my empty apartment and think: Wow. I feel like I just got here.
Like anything else, when it comes to the act of letting go, change your perspective, and the situation changes. This reflection has turned out a bit more somber than I planned, because honestly that's kind of how I'm feeling. The New Year has arrived and I am beyond excited for everything that is to come, but I'm also considering the year I just bid adieu. I am questioning where I fit into the lives of the people around me, and where they fit into mine. And it's not just people. It's places too. I can feel the parts of my heart that I left in Kyoto and in Kenting - two cities that I truly loved. I can feel the part of my heart that I left in Colorado, and the closer my visit grows, the more strongly that feeling burns. And while I am home, I imagine I will feel the part of my heart that now lives in Korea.
Though my mood is melancholy now, I know that it won't last. Given a week, or even a day, my heart will swell anew with the elation and the love that grows more powerful with each passing moment. Like a diamond in the sun, the light will shift, and I will once again rejoice.
All this... It's making me a better person. That much I know for sure.
Through this constant act of letting go I've grown more curious, more understanding, and more forgiving of others limitations, as well as my own. I think in many ways, this is travels greatest gift: a constant lesson in accepting that everything is temporary, yet choosing to love fiercely all the same.
What is the greatest lesson YOU have learned from travel? Do you ever feel like this? If you enjoyed this post, please share with your friends! And as always, if you have any questions or comments you can find me on Facebook or Twitter :)
Enjoy the beautiful view!
Morgan S.


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Jackson's Double Beard | Introducing New Turkey Hunters
This will be our final show of the Spring Thunder season and what a ride it's been! To cap it off we've got two great hunts from Indiana and Kansas. The memories made in the turkey woods this year will never be forgotten and we look forward to sharing more with you in 2018. Happy Memorial Day!


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Meet the Team
Jennifer Cox
Owner & Jack of All Trades
A Connecticut native, Jennifer grew up in West Haven attending school there, followed by four years at Umass Amherst where she received her degree in Classical languages and education. It was during her summers at Umass that she began apprenticing as a dog bather and groomer at Wash and Wag under the previous owner Joan Smith. Always having a passion for animals since childhood, she really took to the job and enjoyed the time spent learning about animal welfare and healthcare as well as the artistic styles of dog grooming. She continued this work until taking a teaching job with the West Haven public school system while getting her Masters degree at Fairfield University. After a few years of teaching, she was disenchanted with the politics of her public service and decided to take some time to travel and explore other passions. She immediately recalled her love for animals and went back to grooming part time at Wash and Wag during her time in CT, as well as a veterinary technician job while living in Louisville Kentucky for a summer. In 2007 Jennifer moved to Denver Colorado where she worked as a dog groomer as well as some substitute teaching. It was during these years that she became more involved in rescue and charity work as well as working for animal rights in the community. She had the opportunity to spread her wings in the young vibrant city and discovered that work with animals was her true passion. She returned to Connecticut in 2010 and reconnected with Wash and Wag and its flourishing business. She also became and associate board member for the New York City ASPCA. Wash and Wag became available for purchase in 2012, and as of January 1st 2013, Jennifer purchased the business and became a first time business owner. Since then, she has grown the business and opened the company to new horizons in the community, making connections to do work with the local animal shelters, including New Haven and Meriden, as well as the local K-9 units. At 37 years old, Jennifer continues her philanthropy today as well as striving to make Wash and Wag Pet Grooming a thriving local business for the community. She is a proud wife and mom of her daughter Olivia, her two step daughters, and her French Bulldog, Bridgette!
Kim Bauman
Manager and Grooming Assistant
Kim is our dutiful manager here at Wash and Wag, handling all from customer service, grooming and brushing, social media, and products and services. She has been with the company since 2013 and is an asset to the team. A Connecticut native she has a beautiful daughter, two step-sons and 4 happy dogs!
Angela K.
Summer of 2017 we were so thrilled to add Angela to our team! A seasoned groomer with 8 years experience throughout CT, she was looking for a place to call home, and we were honored to invite her to call the Wag, just that! Angela is comfortable with all grooming styles and loves perfecting your poodle's poof! Angela spends her home time with her fabulous boyfriend and her pitbull rescue who loves to snuggle! Clients have come to really enjoy her expertise and compassion with their pets! Come on in and meet her!


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Everyone is always on a mission for personal improvement, or at least they should be. Self-improvement isn't any easy task; I don't care what anyone says. You can't achieve personal improvement without some old fashioned hard work.
All of the self-improvement / personal improvement books, recordings and seminars all boil down to some very simple and easy to follow tasks. If you follow these three simple suggestions I'm about to give you, you will be well on your way to personal improvement.
The best part is, it's not going to cost you anything. That's right, this advice is free and it will put you on the right path to personal improvement. It will still take hard work on your part, because like anything worth having in life, personal improvement takes hard work.
The road to personal improvement can be obtained by understanding and practicing the three A's.
As you know, your actions have consequences. There are basically two types of people in the world. People that make things happen are cause people. People who are victims of circumstance are effect people.
Effect people are always complaining about their bad luck and always blaming something or someone else for their mishaps. They say things like "I was late because traffic was backed up again", "It's not my fault" or "he is always messing up my chances".
When you change your attitude and take full responsibility for what happens in your life, you become empowered. You then have control and can choose to do something about the situations that come up.
When you shift over to the 'cause' side of the equation you're empowered to act and make changes in your life. However, when you're on the effect side of the equation, you'll never get to the personal improvement phase because you will continuously blame others rather than taking responsibility for situations.
If you go to see a movie and it winds up being a really terrible movie, chances are you won't rush back to see the movie again right? However, this is the same with your thought patterns, chances are you are running the same thought patterns over and over again.
According to research, the average thought lasts between six to ten seconds, so if you are repeatedly thinking of negative thoughts, then you're going to be trapped in a downward spiral.
Negative thoughts in the mind like 'I'm not good enough', 'I don't deserve anything better,' 'I'll never amount to anything,' and low self-esteem have a huge impact on your body. Pay attention to your thoughts and listen to the language you're using to yourself on a regular basis.
Have you ever heard the saying "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink?" If you want to change someone's mind and they don't want to change it, you can't force them to change it.
The responsibility for change is completely up to the person making the change. If, deep down, they don't want to change, they won't. No matter what you do.
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I'd never thought of that before. It occurred to me, upon reflection, that my spiritual master, Meher Baba, had said that the Avatar incarnates on earth "when the wick of righteousness burns low." So I had that part of it, already. But not quite this take on it--not the metaphor using the physical health of the body.
There is more I can extrapolate out of this, based on other insights Abby has given me. Again, the sense I get is that these are shared casually--that she lives in a sea of this depth of perception, and it is just normal to her. Well, I gather she was exceptionally bright even when last incarnate, in the early 1800's. I seem to remember that she was Mathew's "secret weapon." An arrogant fellow would come to dinner, and hold forth on some topic of politics, talking down to Abby as though she was a child. She would give him a long rope, looking at him with those big, innocent eyes, and when he was quite finished, she would proceed to tear his arguments to shreds. I would gleefully rub my hands in anticipation of the coming slaughter, while this idiot was expounding his nonsense. And more than one of these guys left in a huff--while my business probably suffered accordingly. But I didn't mind. I had a gem; and I agreed with her completely. She had been my tutor, once; and I respected her intellect.
Today is no different, except, I gather from her that the wait until we are together again, in the astral realm, is but a short time, from her perspective. So there is no great urgency about explaining things to me. We will share these insights together, wordlessly, soon enough. But occasionally she lets drop one of these tidbits.
Now, I had in mind to share that experience--not so much the insight, itself--because its meaning is self-evident--but the experience of receiving it, of our direct communication--and, the song which opens this page. I was trying to figure out how to do both at the same time, so it would look like one seamless effort.
But I am too honest, so I'm just telling you that's what I'm doing. The tie-in, of course, would be that I want full and complete communication with Abby. But she seems to tell me, "We already have it." It is no big deal, with her. The big deal, for her, is that in this stupifying condition, that of being in a physical body, I still had the intense love and faith to pick up where we left off--to maintain a monogamous relationship, in a long-distance situation where we only have one-way communication. Or, primarily one-way communication. It is like having a long-distance relationship where the phone connection and the internet connection only works one way. You can talk to her, but she can only occasionally get a signal to you.
Would you do this? You would, if you had a past-life history like the one I have with Abby. Forget the other women. Unfortunately, I have tried them, a whole series of them. Their affection--one can't really call it love--is conditional. And there is nothing like being poor to find out just how conditional a woman's love really is. Be poor, and find out what else they might possibly want out of you. Generally, it isn't healthy, whatever it is. Unconscious revenge is popular. So is just having a boyfriend of some kind (say, while they lose weight). The depths of human depravity have yet to be plumbed, in what appears to be the nicest people (and the most physically attractive).
If my understanding is correct, Abby and I have been a couple in more past lives than you could count. One might gain a feeling of familiarity by being together with someone for five or six lifetimes, total--but here, with a soul-mate, we are talking thousands. I don't even know how many, to estimate it. We are practically part of each other's souls. I feel that she would have me express it, "I breathe in, and she breathes out."
To the point that as far as our being separated this way is concerned, we say, "death, schmeth."
I mean, there comes a time when one must stand up to the bully. Death is the ultimate bully--and when you stand up to him, what happens? The same thing that happens when you stand up to other bullies. He turns out to be this little snivelling character, who runs away.
Well, I can't say that as regards facing physical danger, as some physical heroes can do. But I can say that, from personal experience, as regards grief.
Still, there is one thing I would wish for--I wish Abby could whisper in my ear, "I love you." I certainly feel it; and I know from the medium who first helped me contact her, back in March of 2010, that she eagerly bombarded her with images a full hour before the session was scheduled to start. I also feel it in the song that Abby inspired me to write, before we began communicating, when she was trying to get my attention. I know it in the way she has tirelessly "arranged" for me to find evidence for our book (the one linked from the banner ad, on the top of this page).
But I would love to hear it...someday, when I cross over, even though her love will probably hit me like a blast of light, enveloping me completely, still, I hope she can indulge me with a three-word-whisper...
Do you still think all of this is tongue-in-cheek? (I only wish...)
Best regards,
Stephen Sakellarios, M.S.
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Music opening this page: "Tongue In Cheek" by Sugarloaf,
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When the protagonist discovers he can enter other people's bodies,
he experiences first-hand the pleasure of being a woman. It's been his secret wish.
Once he gets started, there's no stopping the body hopping!
From classmate to teacher, nurse and waitress, childhood friend to girl next door,
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For so long, I was the one who didn't want anything serious. It helped me read little signs my best friend's new "boyfriend" was just like me. I took it on myself to protect my girls from getting hurt. So, if you're among my close friends and you were shining bright and emitting that new-love glow, I most probably tried shattering it to pieces. The truth is, you knew he wasn't up for anything serious yet you fell for him. Who am I to stop you?
I realized this long into being the main party-breaker. It's not on me to protect you from your feelings. Sure, I can warn you and try to help you avoid a broken heart. After that, it's all on you. And you know what? Fall for a person who doesn't want anything serious. Maybe you need that experience to help you grow.
The truth is, you might never know you dodged a bullet by letting that new interest of yours fade away- so you may never learn from it as deeply as you could. So, go for it. Fall for those who clearly stated they don't want to fall for anyone now.
It's so hard for people to understand it, because we were being fed stories about changing people and waiting for the right person. So, when you tell them you don't want a relationship- they might take that as a challenge to change you.
Emotions can get intense and what looks like a nice hangout to a no-commitment person, for the person on the other side- it becomes everything they think about. So, if you're the one who can't sleep at night because you can't stop thinking about last night- it's okay. Let yourself feel this. If they can't commit to you and you keep running into their walls- it's not a failure, it's a learning experience. You will find out so much about yourself in this process; you will meet a completely new you and get to know the limits this new person is willing to push through.
If you're on the other end, don't feel too guilty. You were honest from the very beginning and people fall in love despite the walls you built. Don't confuse them, keep being honest and act as you feel. If your walls are suddenly falling, great, try it out. If they're as high as they've ever been- you didn't hide their existence to start with.
If you're a third party observing all this happen, let it be. People will do things despite your advices. Let them feel what they need to feel and learn from it.


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Collective decision-making is so much better than individual decision-making if it's done well. It's been the secret behind many organization's success. The problem is, it requires being radically truthful and radically transparent with each other. People say it's emotionally difficult. Not if you plan and create your meetings properly. Allow people the freedom to speak truthfully in a productive way. There is a method; it's detailed in our eBook How to Conduct a Productive Brainstorming Session
Why staff leave organisations, it's not money
Why are your best people leaving?
Research from the Saratoga Institute indicates of the top seven reasons money isn't one of them.
- Mismatch between person and job
- Not enough training and feedback
- Feeling undervalued or unrecognised
- Loss of trust in leadership
- Too few growth opportunities
- Job or workplace not as expected
- Stress from overwork
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Work Less do more
There is evidence that working fewer hours is more productive. Perhaps it's to do with fatigue but it's equally likely to be; if you know you can only be there for seven hours, you might be more focused on your tasks. Too many managers attribute merit and value to workers who put in long hours, rather than examining their productivity or effectiveness. Read what The Economist Newspaper had to say on the hours issue here .
For my money, people who work long hours are inefficient; managers who favourably judge employees who work long hours are lazy, ineffective managers.
What music should I play in my shop?
It doesn't matter what music you choose, someone will love it, someone will hate it.
What you like, in the way of music, is no guide to what your target market likes. There isn't a type of music that is universally liked, in the past 'muzak' was widely used in lifts and other public areas. Supposedly bland enough not to offend anyone, yet pleasant. However, just about everybody hated it. If you are going to use music in your store use a variety of songs and artists played at random, and keep the volume to a level that doesn't offend anyone. So that mother and daughter shopping won't pass by because mother's "Not going in there with that racket".
Read more in our eBook 'How to Increase Retail Sales'
Training in the 21st Century
To remain competitive, companies need to offer training and career-focused education throughout people's working lives. Low and high-skilled workers alike for the best chance of success. But the practicalities are daunting for a start what training? There are numerous companies offering specific training: LinkedIn Learning, Amazon, Pluralsight, plus several Universities. Before you spend large amounts of money on specific training, what training is needed by your staff? How do you assess what training is required in your organisation and for which people? Our Training Needs Analysis eBook guides you step by step through the analysis process.
Are Robots stealing your job?
It's a common idea that robots will soon steal our jobs, even though there is little or no evidence to support the notion. The Luddite weavers in 1811 thought weaving machines were going to cause mass unemployment, the advent of the tractor has reduced agricultural employment to reduce by 95% since 1910; yet employment participation remains stable.
Jobs are lost due to automation within an industry but are made up for by jobs in new areas. Education is our defence against robots, no one can predict what the new jobs of the future will be, remaining flexible in our abilities will allow us to take up the new jobs in the future.
Economist David Autor discusses this issues in depth in a recent TED talk
Poor Management
The low productivity of British workers has several possible culprits. Inefficient family-run companies are sometimes blamed, as are poor workforce skills. But whereas these problems are well documented, another factor is glossed over: the mediocre performance of British bosses. John van Reenen, director of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, argues that the standard of British management is "significantly below" that in leading countries. Read more in this article from The Economist
You can improve your management skills with our range of training eBooks from our shop.
Earn more money through investment
There are only three legal ways to earn money.
- Invest in working longer hours, but you are limited to 24 hours, 7 days per week.
- Invest in earning more per hour. Top professionals can earn thousands per hour.
- Invest large amounts of money, tough to do if don't have a large amount of money to begin with.
For most of us option two is the only sensible option to earn money. So how do you earn more per hour?
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Restaurant no-nos
How to supervise staff
I believe the title manager is misleading those appointed to the role of manager; into believing their primary function is to manage or supervise staff/people under them. By extension, it is then interpreted to mean control. This stifles staff, inhibits innovation as well as lowering motivation. Once all staff are under control doing things according to your procedures; you are effectively are operating with just one brain, where as you could have been working with multiple brains.
Managers need to lose "I' and 'me' and replace them with 'we' and 'us'.
Managers need to lead staff rather than supervise staff. Good managers draw out the best from each and every staff member. It's vital managers acknowledge staff contributions. Most importantly, managers need to make decisions arising from the multiple inputs from staff and dismiss those staff who don't contribute. It's tempting to think the title' team leader' would be better, but that title has been polluted by misuse by 'managers' who use the team leader title instead of a pay rise and confine the title to use in the lowest ranks only.
Leading a team should be a source of great pride and hard work. Paying attention to what each member can add to achieve the team's goals, moving people into roles that suit their skills. Understanding what skills are needed by your staff is often the first step. Our Training Needs Analysis manual describes how to do this in detail.


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Obviously, the 3D stereo function is not even the main feature of this display, as the Hydrogen One is also deemed to be holographic (H4V), virtually-augmented and mixed-reality-ready smartphone. The panel can "switch seamlessly between traditional 2D content, holographic multi-view content, 3D content, and interactive games." Oh, let's not forget that it will be "nanotechnology" that will swap those regimes. Snap! More at phone arena.
The kind of feature we snigger at now while gawping at the $1,195 price and then it becomes normal a few years later.
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The flexible nature of working from home is appealing for new moms and many opt for this when the pitter patter of little feet is on the horizon.
Publish Date: 17/04/2018
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In a presentation titled Understanding Wellington's Economy, the committee was told that:
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Councillor Jo Coughlan, the Chair of the Economic Growth and Arts Committee, say it was refreshing and exciting to receive the good news about economic trends.
Mayor Wade-Brown says the presentation by the Council's Senior Research and Evaluation Adviser, Jim Robertson, "emphasised what many observers already know – that the city is consolidating its reputation as a place where talent wants to live – especially talent involved in the creative and IT industry."
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Median income for Wellington City is $37,900 as opposed to the regional number of $32,700. The percentage of people with a bachelor's degree or higher is 40.6%. Both numbers are the highest in the country.
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Trip Wrapup & What's Next
Well folks, the big summer trip is long over. It was easily the best thing I've ever done for myself. Since my return, I've gotten married, honeymooned with my new wife and road-tripped up to NorCal to see my brother … Continue reading
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National Guild of Hypnotists Certified Hypnosis Instructor Course
Certified Hypnosis Instructor Training
By Ron Eslinger
Internationally Accredited by the National Guild of Hypnotists
Download and complete the "Train the Trainer" intake form then follow the instructions on the form. "Click here to open the intake form"
NGH Certified Hypnosis Instructor (CI) course will teach you to teach!
Use your experience, desire and passion to teach others hypnosis through the NGH Certified Hypnosis Instructor Course! Known to those that have taken it and those that want to take it as the TTT course.
Train with Capt. Ron Eslinger, USN Retired, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Board Certified Hypnotist, and Certified Master Instructor.
You must qualify to take this course!
If you qualify you will learn how to organize, instruct, coach and mentor others.
This NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) approved "Train the Trainer" course is designed for graduates of the 100 hour NGH Certified Hypnotist (CH) Course.
Please make arrangements for a review course prior to the NGH Certified Instructor Course if your original certification is through a different organization or if you did not receive all NGH course materials.
Day #1
Learning How to Train Others (How to teach so others can effectively learn). I have had way to many CHs take my NGH CH course because, they felt they did not get what they needed to be an effective trainer. You want your students to say you are the best teacher/trainer they have ever had.
When you train your students they will graduate with confidence knowing that, they know how to hypnotize others for preventive health issues, and that they have a foundation for expanding their practice.
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How to be an Effective Public Speaker (Not only to your class but to organizations. Increase your financial success!)
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Marketing Your Training (Students don't come to you in the beginning. You must learn how to recruit)
Learn how to go about getting corporate and government contracts. Where to get free state training on best practices for business success.
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NGH Book #1 and teaching practice. You will be assigned a chapter to teach prior to course start date.
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NGH Book 1 & 2 with practice teaching and discussion and video learning.
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Continuing NGH Book 2 with and course review and student test practice.
Open forum.
Graduation Lunch.
Ron Eslinger is a Recipient of:
- Hypnosis Research Award 2003
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- Recipient of the Order of the Braid 2006
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2007
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Ron Eslinger is known in hypnosis circles as a top instructor and more personally as "The King of Pain" for his pioneering work, in using hypnosis for pain management. Practicing in clinical, office and hospital settings for a span of over 40 years.
Through out this course Ron Eslinger will teach you to teach others to become Certified Hypnotists. Presenting the materials from a perspective that few if any one other NGH Instructor can offer. Using his clinical, operating room and hypnotherapy background Ron Eslinger can give even the most seasoned hypnotist a fresh outlook on your own practice as well as prepare you to train others in hypnosis.
"A real‐life educational experience! Very down to earth and highly useful. This course teaches you to teach. Not a review of what I already know. Ron brings out each students strength to others while at the same time addressing their weakness and turning the weakness around. Very personalized attention to each student. An absolutely awesome experience."
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Some people might scratch their heads on this; I mean how can ruins be impressive? But we are here to give you all the reasons why ruins are impressive and should be visited. Firstly, they tell you about the glory of all the previous civilizations. These things are truly architectural phenomena that need to be witnessed and awed at. They also show us how the previous generations reached their doom and final destinations. They make us think about our life and how we can use it to help others before it's too late. If you're planning a trip, then these are the ruins we suggest you visit. Also make sure whenever you travel, look into getting some cheap airline tickets.
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These ruins located in the Cusco Region of Peru are said to be dated back up to the 15th Century. This area is said to be built as an estate for the Inca dynasty emperor of the time. Most of the locals also know it by the name of the 'Lost city of the Incas'. This estate was abandoned a century after its construction due to the Spanish conquest that occurred here at that time. These ruins were re-discovered again in the 20th Century by the American historian Hiram Bingham. It has three main structures – The Room of the Three Windows, The Temple of the Sun and the Inti Watana. Restoration of these ruins has been carried throughout history and still continues till today.
2. Chichen Itza, Mexico:
A representative of the Maya Civilization, this set of ruins is said to be in existence since the early 6th Century. Going here, you can see different styles of construction and architecture merged together to form this historical site. This city is also known as one of the largest center for the Maya community and has many mythical legends linked to it as well. It is also believed that this city was home to a variety of people from many different cultures which resulted in it having such a diverse outlook.
3. Stonehenge:
This prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England is a famous worldwide and has placed questions in the mind of many people around the world. These ruins are said to be built between 2000 BC to 3000 BC. Originally a city, this place was later converted into a burial ground and remained as that for many years. Archeologists, who studied this site, found many human remains here giving poof to the claims of it being a burial ground.
Going to these remains is eye opening and sometimes refreshing for the soul as well. You might get to look at life with a whole new perspective. If you plan on going on a holiday and are a fan of history, then these places are a sight to see for all. Grab yourself some Cheap Airline Tickets and plan an amazing trip starting today.