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This is the Women's Center of Greater Lansing's original logo; its colors are close to what the board desired, but what was intended to be purple often translated as blue. I knew it was time for an updated, modern rebranding to accurately represent what the Women's Center of Greater lansing does - help women realize their potential in a fast-pace, changing world.
This is the first logo that I, along with a fellow intern, presented to the board. The main piece of feedback we received was that the "women's center of greater lansing" text was not the focus of the logo, and there was concern that "wcgl" was not recognizable by clients, donors, and the community at large.
The final product turned into final products. We decided to go with the left logo as the main logo - what we'll use as our Facebook (and other social media platforms) profile image, on flyers, and other spaces where we need to make our full name clear. The second (shortened) logo will be used on social media graphics where it is clear to the user that the post is affiliated with the Women's Center, and where space is minimal. The similarities in the logos will build brand awareness, and ensure that people recognize the Center by both the "Women's Center of Greater Lansing" and "WCGL".
Given the guidelines that the organization colors must remain purple and green, we updated the indigo/blue color to a true purple, and added the lighter accent purple that will be helpful in the creation of marketing materials. The light purple presents a needed balance between the green and dark purple.
The Hickory Jack font is bold and feminine - two characteristics that represent the Women's Center of Greater Lansing. Lustria is a classic font with a modern twist; it pairs well with Hickory Jack, is easy to use, and reads well on print. Open-sans works well on the web; it is also modern and simple, which neatly contrasts with the bold headers.


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Community Service
Design Thinking Academy encourages students to engage in community service and service learning opportunities. The National Honor Society and Interact Club are just two of the student-led clubs that actively participate in community service projects and events.
As a part of the graduation requirement, all students are required to complete 25 hours of community service per year at our school. Students are encouraged to volunteer for a non-profit organization that they are passionate about and that allows them to use their skills and experience to help others. One great resource to find community service opportunities is the Volunteer Delaware website. There, you can search for opportunities by interest, location, and/or organization. Students may also request an appointment with their guidance counselor for additional support.
Delaware Volunteer Credit Program
Would you like to earn an elective credit for your service to others? If you complete at least 90 hours of community service with an approved non-profit organization during two semesters, you can earn the Delaware Volunteer Credit. This elective credit counts towards your graduation requirements. You will also receive a certificate signed by the Governor of Delaware and the Secretary of Education. Below is some additional information about the program. If you are interested in this opportunity, schedule an appointment with your guidance counselor to learn more.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
If you complete 100 hours of community service during a 12 month period, you can earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA.) With this award, you will earn an official Presidential Volunteer Service Award lapel pin, a personalized certificate of achievement, and a congratulatory letter from the President of the United States.
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Todd Gurley is widely considered the best running back in the NFL and has scored the most fantasy points out of any skill position player this season. Yet, even fantasy's top scorer can't be the top projected point scorer every week.
Some experts, including Pat Mayo, have Gurley ranked below other backs, including Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, and Ezekiel Elliott in Week 14.
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It may be difficult to see what's wrong with this picture, but it's not that hard to understand why the first NFL game since Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California, was canceled due to such deplorable field conditions.
Who would've thought, regardless of whether it was the preseason, regular season or postseason, that a game in the National Football League would be postponed, let alone canceled, due to the awful state of the playing field? You've seen it over the years where divots stick up like gophers, grass is more brown than the bears (not in Chicago), and snow seems never-ending in the tundra and you can't even see the yard-line markers.
However, in 2016, on the same weekend where eight legends were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, the first NFL preseason match-up between the Indianapolis Colts and the Green Bay Packers was called off.
"I was notified at about 5:30 that there was a problem at midfield and in the end zones with some of the painting that it was kind of congealing and rubberized, which meant players might slip on it," Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker told NFL Media's Steve Wyche. "The folks with the field tried to remediate that by dropping some other pellets but after talking to the coaches and staff for both the Packers and the Colts, there was a concern they might be able to remediate it but they would have to do something underneath the surface. (NFL.com)
If you look at the picture I posted for this story, it's a shame that this field was as bad as it looked. Who knows what the weather was like for the past few days/weeks in Canton, Ohio, and if they could anticipate who would be using this field prior to the Hall of Fame Game, then they should be able to have this field ready by game-time on Sunday. It's really unfortunate.
"We think we could make it playable, that it might be playable now but if there is any concern, anything in the minds of players we want to err on the side of player safety. This is the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You've heard me many, many times talk about our values of commitment, integrity, courage, respect, and excellence. If we don't have that integrity to respect our players and respect their safety, then we shouldn't be doing this job. It was a difficult decision to make. ... But in some respects, it was an easy, ethical decision. (NFL.com)
Keeping up with the reputation the league has created over the past 10-15 years, the NFL made the right decision in siding with player safety and not endangering the livelihoods of these men. I think it's a fairly easy decision to make, and so did President Baker. I'm an outsider looking in, but I'm not sure how I could reason with those who would've wanted to play the game regardless of the condition in which the field turned out to be.
The league and the players association issued a statement:
"Due to safety concerns with the condition of the playing surface in Canton, tonight's game between the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers has been canceled. We are very disappointed for our fans, but player safety is our primary concern, and as a result, we could not play an NFL game on this field tonight." (NFL.com)
This is one of my two key takeaways from this awful story. You have hundreds of fans, from Indianapolis to Green Bay to anywhere else around the country and world. They wanted to see Brett Favre, arguably one of the top 5 best quarterbacks ever, walking to the land of football immortality. They were looking forward to Tony Dungy, one of the best head coaches of all-time, enter through the pearly gates of NFL's Mount Olympus. These fans also wanted a taste of what was to come in the 2016 NFL season.
While granted that the Pro Football Hall of Fame is going to offer fans their money back, and they should without question, it's really unfortunate for these fans who treated this as a "religious journey" and they're not going to be able to have this incredible weekend completed with the game they love the most.
However, on top of all this disappointment, my other beef with this situation is probably the lack of employees who will lose their job over this mishap. Granted, this is a preseason game, and not much credence is given to the preseason output of a team for the impending regular season. What really gets my goat is if this happened during the regular season or, God forbid, in the playoffs, employees would be sacked (not the football definition, but fired) from their job. Heads would roll and questions would need to be answered.
We always refer to laws/rules and whether they were made to be broken. We always talk about how much of a forgiving nation if you just tell us the truth. However, how many chances should one be given for such a setback for The Shield? I'm not saying everyone who had a part in that field being so terrible should lose their job. Maybe there was a certain aspect that one worker messed up or didn't properly prepare and that set back the entire team. Certainly, the manager/leader of the grounds crew team will admittedly bear some of that responsibility, but when does this adversity, which seems so preventable, goes unnoticed and the problem surfaces so close to game time?
When it's all said and done, the NFL will move on to their next games. They'll continue to make billions on top of billions of dollars in revenue. Their ratings will still be hard to challenge, and they will have bigger fish to fry. However, this is a tough pill to swallow. They won't lose much in terms of money, and their reputation won't take too much of a hit.
It's just really unfortunate that the fans had to experience such a misfortune. I'm sure if there was a Hall of Fame game between the Orioles and Padres back in 2007, and I didn't get to see my Friars take on the O's from a professional baseball field (not necessarily of an MLB-caliber stadium), I would feel really upset, but I think the fans who made it out to Canton really should cherish the fact that they got to see a hell of an induction class into pro football's Mount Olympus. Brett Favre, Tony Dungy, Orlando Pace, Kevin Greene, Marvin Harrison, Ed DeBartolo, Jr., Dick Stanfel and (in my opinion a year WAY too late) Ken Stabler... This will be a class that's tough to beat. Take it all in Packers, Colts, Rams, 49ers, Steelers, Lions, Redskins, and Raiders fans. You've really had a great weekend to keep in your memory banks.


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Employing a budgetary organizer can save your time and basic decision-making requirements for different aspects, give direction and ensure a great deal of serenity.
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I've always been excited about ushering in a new year of life. I love the thrill of not knowing what's on the other side and that I have another 365 days to amass more wisdom. In the same token, there is a part of me that feels very nervous and anxious of all the prospects that await me in my new year.
As my birthday approaches each year, I go through a cycle of moods. First, I'm overcome with joy that I will be granted another shot at life. I recognize that everyone doesn't make it to see their (insert age) birthday and so I am simply grateful for breath in my body. This emotion dissipates when I start to think of the goals I have set for myself and where I am in contrast with those goals. [Not even close] In all honesty, this is the worst moment for me because it plunges me into a slump where I begin to feel inadequate.
It is a real terrible feeling when you are consciously living behind a veil. On one side of that veil, I'm standing still glaring at all that awaits me on the other side. That other side houses a long list of goals; my grand prospects for a bomb future; the me who I know I am capable of being, yet I remain on the stagnant side, a mere spectator at the driven and dedicated Cadacia. Once this mood, lightly fades, I go back into birthday planning mode and preparing for the end of the school year. For the purposes of this post though, I will share the most ashamed part of me standing on the other side of the veil: I have not been maintaining my physical health as much as you guys have known me to. Crafting posts for Cadacia's Corner has been extremely difficult as of lately because I never want to pretend that I am doing something when in actuality I am doing the opposite. I have continued to eat well, hence, my "With Love" post, however, physical fitness has slipped to the very far distant corners of my routines. Why? I have been pouring my time into other things. This is the first time in four years that I have not prioritized my physical fitness and its weird. My conscious eats away at me every time I opt out of hitting the gym. Going to the gym has become such a pivotal part of my lifestyle that I am almost ashamed to share and confess that I have not been going. I do know that in me being honest with myself and those who constantly root for me in this journey, that is the first step in me getting my act together. So, I am chalking this birthday up to confession followed by action. Watch me turn it around and operate at my optimal performance.


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Kemper Profiling Amplifier
We met the Kemper Profiling Amplifier a couple of NAMM shows ago. There had been much talk about some crazy, lunchbox-looking product that could listen to any amp and capture its sonic DNA right before your eyes in real time. The resulting model or "profile" could then be tweaked, refined, modified, and stored, then combined with any of the onboard effects for a ton of hip tones. I watched the demo where they played through a Boogie Road King, then profiled the Boogie, then A/B'ed the two. It was very impressive but I knew I needed to try it, hear it, and feel it for myself before I could believe it.
Well, we got a KPA a little while ago so we could do just that. After unboxing it, I started auditioning some of the profiles that it ships with. Some I wasn't crazy about, but some—including the Fender Deluxe, Twin Reverb, Boogie Dual Rec, and Roland JC-120—were really cool. They sounded big and open and had a great feel. Some of the band-inspired profiles, such as "Sabbath" and "Lotta Love" were very accurate and a blast to play. You also get a bunch of effects, with the Hall Reverb, Vintage Chorus, Fuzz Face, and Rotary being particularly great. I felt the interface to be overwhelming initially, with its 38 buttons and 17 knobs on the front. Once I dug into it, I was able to get my moves down pretty easily, but it's a good idea to keep the wellwritten manual handy.
So far none of this would really set the KPA apart from the myriad modelers available today. What makes the Kemper unique is obviously its ability to model real-world hardware amps, and we were anxious to see if it could do it. The way that process works is you plug into the KPA and send the 1/4" Direct Out/Send to the input of the hardware amp. Then you stick the mic of your choice in front of the amp and plug it into the XLR Return jack on the KPA. Switch the chicken-head knob on the front to Profiler and the Profiling Assistant walks you through the steps. When you hit the soft button labeled "Start Profiling," the fun begins. The KPA then sends a series of test signals to the amp so it can analyze exactly how the amp's circuit responds to various frequencies and levels in order to determine its breakup characteristics. The sounds range from spaceship laser beams to white noise to low, grindy sounds that were likened to the engine room on the Titanic. The whole process takes less than 60 seconds. We put a Rode condenser in front of a Dr. Z EZG 50 and let it rip. The resulting profile was quite good, although it was tough to reconcile the big, warm-sounding 12" speaker in the Dr. Z with the 4" speakers in the Fishman SA220 that we used to reference the profiles. Needing more info, I took a profile of the cute little Ibanez TSA5. This time, the KPA really nailed it, kicking out all the cool, boxy tones that the original is capable of. I moved on to a 1-watt Marshall JMP. I stuck an SM57 straight on the speaker and profiled away. This was a learning lesson in how much the mic can color the sound, because the profile had a more hollow, Randy Rhoads-ish quality than what we heard from the Marshall. I put the mic off axis and created a new profile. The new one sounded different from the first, but still different from the Marshall. So, the good news is that the sound of your favorite mics will absolutely translate into your profiles. The tricky part is getting the mic placement right, which is a real skill/ art form. Because of this, I got my best and most consistent results with a Radial JDX Amplifier DI box, which took the mic out of the equation and delivered a great tone.
The question on everyone's mind is whether the KPA can create an exact duplicate of an amp's tone. Monitoring through a P.A. system, I found the profiles to be slightly brighter and more distorted than what I heard through the amp. To be fair, though, the Kemper is intended to replicate the miked sound of an amp, and it does that beautifully. There is a Profile Refining function to help get the tones more similar to the original. You can further tweak the profiles with things like Power Sagging, Preamp Definition, Tube Shape, and so on. With the KPA's great EQ and Gain controls I was able to get the profiles super close. The real question, of course, should not be whether the profiles sound identical but, "Do the profiles sound good?" That answer is easy: Yes, they do. They sound great and the process of creating them is fun and fascinating. The promise of being able to carry around a warehouse full of classic amps has been with us for a while, but Kemper has definitely put the power of modeling into the hands of the masses, and this is a very cool and exciting development. Wünderbar!
Contact Kemper; kemper-amps.com
Profiling Amplifier
Price $1,900/ $1,850 street
Effects 43
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Analog Inputs 1/4" Instrument (front panel), 1/4" Alternative Input (back panel), FX Return (XLR and 1/4")
Analog Outputs Master Output (two XLR, two 1/4"), 1/4" Monitor out, Direct Output/FX Send, Headphone.
Digital I/O Coaxial S/PDIF, USB, Ethernet
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Kudos Fascinating and groundbreaking profiling abilities. Super-flexible. Versatile routing options.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Atwood Oceanics ATW, -4.21% said after the bell Monday that its Atwood Hunter unit has been awarded a contract by Burullus Gas Co. to drill two firm wells off the coast of Eqypt. The Houston-based oil and gas exploration company said that it will also upgrade the rig, which is estimated to cost about $8 million. Atwood said that the contact provides for a dayrate of $62,400 for the estimated 30-day upgrade period, an upgrade fee of $1.5 million, an operating dayrate of $125,000 during the estimated 270 days of drilling and a demobilization fee of $500,000 should the rig have no ongoing work upon completion of the contract.
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Scripture: Read again Colossians 2:8-23. See if you can follow Paul's flow of thoughts.
Paul is addressing new believers who are Gentiles. We do not feel the shock today that the first Jewish Christians felt when they witnessed God including uncircumcised heathens into His family.
We Gentile Christians need to celebrate what Paul best describes in Ephesians 2:12-13. Paul addresses the Gentiles, "You were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ."
Paul is saying that what is true of Christ is true of us. He died. We died with Him. He rose. We rose with Him. The center of everything is the cross (Col. 2:14). There our sin-debt was paid. There the legal demands of the law were canceled. His death is where all of this was accomplished. Where is Paul going here? He is setting the stage to highlight the irony of the cross. Satan was behind the collusion between the best government in the world at that time and the best religion in the world at that time in crucifying Jesus. Satan stripped Jesus and poured shame on Him; however, the tables were turned so that Jesus was raised from the dead, conquering Satan and death. "He disarmed the rulers and authorities," but the Greek can just as well be translated, "He stripped the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Him."
It's important to understand who you are now because there are elemental spirits who want to deceive you so that you will not be used to "triumph over them in Him."
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• See the Father placing you in His Son and giving you rest.
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Wanna play some football :: fantasy football
Me and some friends are playing fantasy football at ESPN. It's called The Grid Iron Challenge and it's set up a little different than you normal league.
You get a salary cap and can purchase whatever players you want as long as you stay under you cap. (Here's how they say it) This game challenges you to build a roster consisting of 2 QBs, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 Kicker, and 1 Team Defense, while staying under your team's $50m salary cap.
It's FREE to play.
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Our group name is :: 3rd String Challenge
It's free // Fun // and good times!!!
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|Blessed Maria Raffaella.
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⛪ Saint of the Day : June 23
BL. MARIA RAFFAELLA CIMATTI was born into a humble family on 6 June 1861, in Celle di Faenza, Ravenna, Italy. Of her five brothers, the two who survived became priests and also died in the odour of sanctity.
After her father's death in 1882, she took on the education of her brothers, and was also a parish catechist. When her parish priest became aware of her intelligence and sweet nature, he gave her the sacrament of Confirmation at the age of 7.
She had felt attracted to the religious life for some time but was obliged to wait patiently and help her mother and brothers. After they had both joined Don Bosco's new congregation, and her mother had been taken in by the rectory, she was finally free to follow her vocation. In Faenza she had worked with youth; in Rome, where in 1889 she was officially admitted to the Hospitaller Sisters of Mercy, she dedicated herself to the sick.
She took the veil in 1890 with the name "Maria Raffaella" and made her first religious profession in 1891, taking in addition the vow of hospitallity. She was then sent to Alatri as a pharmacist's assistant, and later to Frosinone. She took her final vows in 1905. In 1921 she became superior of the house in Frosinone, and in 1928, of that in Alatri.
She was a mother, sister, friend and counsellor, always ready to help and a pattern of every virtue. In 1940, after 50 years of religious life she resigned her position as superior but asked to remain in the Alatri community as an ordinary religious, serving her sisters, the sick and the hospital staff, and devoting more time to prayer.
In 1944, while the Second World War was raging, there were many wounded to be nursed and, although she was 83, Sr Raffaella spread such comfort and love among them that they called her "mamma".
She successfully protested in person to General Kesserling at the German headquarters in Alatri when she heard a rumor that to halt the Allied Forces Alatri would have to be massively bombed. The general changed his plans and Alatri was spared.
Sr Raffaella died on 23 June 1945, leaving the memory of her saintly life and heroic virtues. The cause for her canonization was begun in 1962. In 1988-89 the last process attributed to her intercession Loreto Arduini's miraculous recovery from "viral encephalitis, convulsions and breathing failure". This led to the promulgation of the decree for her beatification by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in 1993.


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The 7 Most Iconic Honda Motorcycles of All Time/
Honda make reliable and affordable cars and they also have a large motorcycle following with fans swearing by their motorcycles. Honda make everything from scooters to roadsters to racers with some good results in between. Honda was founded in the late 1940s by Soichiro Honda. Soichiro Honda always had a passion for engineering, and this became evident by the success of his motorcycles in the 1960s and by competing head-to-head against the world's best on racetracks. Today, Honda is a juggernaut, offering class-leading machines in most every category and we are going to take a look at the most iconic Honda motorcycles that have graced the earth.
(1) Super Cub - This little bombshell starts off our list for a good reason, she might not be the biggest or the strongest, but she is the best-selling in history. The 55-year-old model has a success recipe like no other and is currently boasting over 60 million units sold. The Super Cub has been compared to the Ford Model T, Volkswagen Beetle and the Jeep as an icon of 20th century industry and transport. "And though she be but little, she is fierce."
(2) Superhawk - Honda truly pushed the boundaries with this rider and rivalled the best of its time. It used cutting-edge technology that was much lighter and affordable to manufacture and all-in-all created a new generation of motorcycle. Of course it helped that Robert Pirsig chose it as his vehicle when he embarked on his philosophical journey.
(3) Gold Wing - A true statement in travelling comfort, the Gold Wing has developed a lot over the years but has always offered its rider a distinction from the other roadies. Lately it can be seen sporting the latest technology to assist you on your journey.
(4) CB750 - Many riders consider this model the genesis of superbikes. This amazing piece of art was the result of Honda's obsession with breaking into the American market and, boy, did it work. There is no shortage of power on this beauty!
(5) The Hurricane (CBR600F) - Another market-shifting technology introduced by Honda: A sport bike encased in plastic. The poor man's racer, as it was dubbed, made it possible for Joe Everyman to afford a fast bike. Once again Honda keeps improving on this model's technology.
(6) Africa Twin - I know what you're thinking: Dakar. And you are thinking like a true biker now because the Africa Twin was built for exactly that purpose. Usually, a rider hopes the bike will not crumble under the pressure the rider puts it through, and with the Africa Twin - she's as tough as nails!
(7) Rune - Every manufacturer has to have one crazy project and the Rune is that project for Honda. It's very large and most definitely in charge. It worked out well as they sold three times as much as they had planned on. If ever a motorcycle were worthy of the epithet "memorable" then it is the Honda Rune. This remarkable machine sits low to the ground and is over 2m long... truely a memorable motorcycle.
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Corporate Executive Protection: An Introduction for Corporations and Security Professionals
Publisher: AS Solution
Author: Christian West and Brian Jantzen
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With decades of experience protecting the heads of Fortune 500 and other organizations, Christian West and Brian Janzen have written the definitive guide to close protection in corporate contexts. They share lessons learned from decades of protecting some of corporate America's most prominent people. Full of practical, hands-on information, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to conceive, build, and run successful executive protection programs in corporate settings. With insights that only experience in all phases of program execution can provide, the authors dig into the key questions that corporations need to ask and answer.
The emphasis is on practical, real-world advice on the most important aspects of corporate executive protection, including:
- How to determine whether your company needs an executive protection program
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Need an Xbox 360, move thee on over to costco...asap
Apparently Costco has just recieved a large shipment of Xbox 360s (according to kotaku) that will most likely be wiped out by the time someone who needs one reads this but, eh, we do what we can. The WalMart/Best Buy/Circuit City near your house? Still doesn't have one...trust us.


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Transitioning CEO Leadership in Family Businesses: How to Navigate the Emotional Minefields.
One third of fortune 500 companies are family owned. At some point along the way, they've had to consider transitioning leadership to a non-child or non-family member. The same thing has happened to thriving smaller family businesses. Maybe your son or daughter is a fine business team member, but you think your nephew or niece would make a better CEO. You also might be looking at a new CEO who isn't a member of the family, which is the case for about 25 percent of recently surveyed family companies. How do you navigate these potential emotional minefields?
Be transparent about things, but get outside help to manage expectations. The best solution is to have a third party consultant assess all CEO possibilities using measurement tools. Those tools can help define what each person's leadership competencies are or their potential for developing those competencies.
Using a third party can save the family a lot of acrimony. How you are going to do this might be something to discuss and explain at a family retreat. The current CEO and their management team should outline a fair and objective process, and help identify key leadership criteria for the next leader. Then get the buy-in of the family governance council. The earlier you start, the better prepared the business will be in case of unforeseen events impacting leadership transitions.
As you evolve from a start-up to a thriving enterprise, the company will evolve and this process may have to evolve as well, so that you have the right leader, at the right time, in the right place.


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What is the Best Gaming Headset?
Best Gaming Headset 2016
Audio is a very important component when it comes to video gaming. I bet that you cannot imagine any video game without audio today. Ever since it very beginnings in a form of beeping notes from an integrated computer speaker to modern day high definition digital audio, sound has been an important factor in video games. Today, headsets are used for various purposes, from being able to enjoy your video game sounds without disturbing people around you to using the headset as a means of communication with other gamers in online video gaming experience. That is why it is very important for any gamer to get the best possible gaming headset out there. The best gaming headsets will enable you to be aware of everything that is going on around you. You will hear the enemy approaching and your teammates relying information about positions and attacks. They can be used in online FPS gaming, MMORPG and many other online or offline games.
Now, as it is the case with every other electronic equipment, budget is the biggest factor when looking for the perfect gaming headset. We are not saying that all expensive gaming headsets are the best, but most of them are. Still, there are some other less pricey products that will give you the full enjoyment. Who knows, maybe those less pricey gaming headsets are the perfect ones for you. At the end it all comes down to what you are looking for in one. That is why we have made this list and some of the things that we looked for in a headset were audio, of course, design and additional features. Browsing online on selling sites can be a hassle and you will rarely get the best results at the first search entry. This list will provide you with some of the best gaming headsets on the market, so as to spare you the hassle of searching for them yourself.
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Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930
This wireless headset by Logitech is definitely a crowd favorite, and rightly so as it is purchased by many gamers around the world. The price is definitely a factor in that, as it gives you nice features for a mid range price. If you buy this headset you will get a lag-free reliable and quality performance up to 40 feet, with 7.1 surround sound technology. Another great feature is that when you slide your microphone upwards it will go automatically to mute. Another thing about the microphone is that it reduces background noise.
Also featured are the three programmable G-keys that enable you to customize one-touch commands for chat clients, to activate voice morphing and many more. The memory foam headband adds to comfort and reduces that nasty head pressure. You also get a USB charger that enables you to charge your headset while playing. The headset can work with Windows based PCs. All of that being said, and taking into consideration the price, you can see why this headset is the bestselling one on the market.
Turtle Beach Ear Force Z
This headset is best of the best out there. Turtle Beach is known for producing great gaming audio apparatuses, and this headset in the Z series definitely stays true to that statement. The things that you are able to do with this headset include the option to customize your presets to optimize game, chat and microphone audio for different situations. The 360 degrees audio brings the immersion to a whole new level and the audio reproduction is impeccable in the 5.1 surround system. This is a professional tournament headset and it rightfully boasts so as it provides what every gamer needs in numerous ways.
With additional knob for activating those presets and features, this headset is made so that you can use it on any device that has the standard headphones jack. Just plug it in your tablet and you are good to go. The interchangeable parts make it a highly customizable product that you can upgrade to your style with minimum effort. The headset is very comfortable and the microphone is a top-notch directional one. The great addition are the two separate channels that you will get on a PC or a Mac, which will enable you to individually control the chat and game audio levels. The price on this product is in the high range, but you will get the best video gaming experience with this headset.
Astro Gaming A40
Another excellent headset piece comes from the Astro Gaming and it is a part of their A series of headsets. This headset comes with MixAmp Pro which enables gaming on current generation of consoles, like Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Another great feature of this headset is that it will be available for the next generation of console, meaning that the Astro A40 will be compatible with gaming on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. MixAmp also enables the full 7.1 surround system supported by this headset and it lets you adjust game sound and voice balance, plus the four different EQ modes designed specifically for gaming/media experience. With the 7.1 surround system the video gaming immersion will be complete and powerful, as you will be able to hear every gunshot, every footstep and the chatter of your teammates.
With two meters of audio cable you will be able to set yourself on the couch and enjoy your gaming in any position you like. The headset also supports PC and mobile devices connection, thus enabling you to take them on the go and have the full gaming or media experience wherever you are. With another fifty dollars you are able to purchase this headset in the wireless format, which will work great for the console gamers. Taking into consideration the performance and the price, this headset is definitely one of the best out there and is worth every penny you pay for it.
Sennheiser PC 360 Headset for Pro Gaming
As the name suggests, this headset by Sennheiser in the PC series is developed specifically with PC gamers in mind. This gaming headset operates on a wired system and provides to you the Hi-Fi sound quality, with a directional microphone that cancels out the background noise and provides great voice reproduction. Some of the neat features of this headset are the volume knob which is on the ear cup for easy access and the microphone boom that automatically mutes reproduction when raised. The comfort is a natural state of this headset as it is ultra soft around the ear pads and has a cushioned headband which provides minimal or none pressure to the head in general.
The design is open and allows natural air flow, which in turn reduces the sweating and discomfort, enabling you to have those long nights n front of a PC enjoying your video games to the full. The stereo sound and wired system might seem like a drawback to some, but when you take into consideration the slightly above mid range price and the performance, plus the comfort, you can easily see why this headset is loved by gamers around the world. It is definitely a worthy entry on our list of best headsets on the market.
Razer Tiamat
Razer is a well known manufacturer of gaming equipment and this headset shows why their products are considered to be among the best in the video game industry. The Tiamat Over Ear features full audio customization which enables you to easily fine-tune the levels of each audio channel, and all of that in bombastic 7.1 surround system. Whatever you want to do with this headset is possible.
The comfort is on a very high level because of the padded ear cups and the sturdy construction which in turn enables the extension of the headset life. The unidirectional retractable microphone minimizes background noises and enables you to hide it effectively when not in use. You will never look stupid if you take this headset on the go, as the microphone is virtually unnoticeable when retracted. Overall, this headset is very great, producing great sound quality for games, music, movies and voice. That being said, and taking into consideration the price which is slightly above the mid range, this gaming headset is one of the best out there.
Tritton AX
This headset by Tritton comes in a low price range and offers a lot despite that fact. The sound system is stereo, but the ability to connect this headset to PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii makes it very interesting. For those that enjoy gaming and collecting consoles this headset is a very good solution, as it offers connections for almost every current generation console, the PC and of course mobile devices. The wired connectivity might deter some people from buying this product, but it does not deter the sound reproduction which is great.
The microphone is easily removable and offers a lot voice-wise, as it minimizes the background noises. The convenient audio controller gives you the option to control master volume, mute the microphone and set the independent chat volume control. The headset was specifically designed for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, but the ability to connect to other devices gets a big thumb up, as does the price because this headset provides good audio quality in video gaming experience.
Turtle Beach Ear Force Z22
Another product in the Z series by Turtle Beach. This one is specifically designed for PC gaming and offers some great features for the low range price. You can tune the bass and treble so as to fit your preference, you have the option to dynamically boost the chat volume with a simple button touch and you are able to adjust the volume of your voice in the headset while you are speaking. All of this is powered by a USB – there is no need for additional AC adapters or batteries.
Also, another great feature which is a steal for this price is the ability to connect your mp3 player or mobile phone to the headset, which in turn enables you to receive your calls while playing video games. The headset in itself is lightweight and very comfortable. You can literally take this product out of the box and start using it, there is no additional setup needed. It is not great as the other product in Z series featured in this article, but when you see the price for this item, you will definitely consider buying it if you are a bit low on the budget.
Gaming headsets are an integral part of modern video gaming experience. Whether it is to prevent you from bothering other people around you or to enable you to communicate with teammates online, gaming headsets will do a lot of things for you, so as to complete the full immersion in video games. Some of them have excellent performance, some of them have more features, but the most important thing is that you are now able to choose which product you want.
We presented to you the best headsets currently out there on the market and we also hope that by doing that we have helped you. Headsets presented on this list all have excellent features and are in all price ranges, so that you can safely say that there is one headset for everyone. Choosing the right headset for your video game experience can be tough, and we know that, that is why we have done the research for you and the only thing that is left to do is to determine which gaming headset is the best for you.
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Barrel Head Chalk Board
Barrel Head Chalk Board
Barrel end chalkboards, Made from wine or whiskey barrels. Great for bars, kitchens, offices or at parties with clever lil saying's.
22-24.5 inches in diameter
4-6 inches depth
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All products are in its natural color and have not been stained. Due to the unique characteristics and history of the barrel all pieces will vary in shades, stamping and marks. You will not get the exact color and markings as shown in the pictures. Upon request and additional fee we can stain if requested.


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Old Navy is celebrating America's birthday and the company's 25th anniversary with a purple Independence Day shirt to remind people we are not "red" and "blue" but stronger when we come together.
Officials with the company said in a news release the purple shirt is "a salute to what unites us," by demonstrating what happens when red, white and blue join forces.
Only 1,994 purple Flag Tees will be sold. This commemorates the company's 1994 birth date. Old Navy will sell other purple items in a digital pop-up shop.
Old Navy officials said the company is also donating $25,000 to Open to All, a "nationwide public engagement campaign" against discrimination.
To further demonstrate Old Navy's commitment to inclusion, the company will use its social media channels to highlight moments of inclusion from the past 25 years. These range from the company's Pride shirts to honoring International Women's Day and more.
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Warriors are supposed to be people of stature. Who we are as martial artists is based upon how we live our lives. What we say pales in comparison to what we do. The samurai of old were reputed to be people of high moral character and superior inner strength. Stories of their will are the material that legends are made from. This unwavering fortitude of character is referred to as shitsujitsu gouken (質実剛健) in Japanese.
Someone who lives their life by shitsujitsu gouken is someone who here in the US might be the "strong silent type." What they do speaks volumes about who they are rather than who they say they are.
Warriors who live by shitsujitsu gouken firmly believe in the principles by which they live their lives and they are willing to go to any length to keep them intact.
Furuya Sensei used to say, "Always act as if your teacher is watching." This statement helps remind people of lesser character or strength to act appropriately in hopes that someday they may become shitsujitsu gouken type people.
Who we are is defined by what we say, think and do. When what we say, think and do is in alignment, we call that integrity. To be in alignment with one's beliefs is the Way and warriors of old believed that they should let noting sway them from that path.
Who are we when nobody is looking? Hopefully we have integrity and are living the way of the shitsujitsu gouken type person.


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This is the second in a series of posts about the value and connections a peer or professional group - informal, semi-formal or formal - can provide to members.
The original plan was just a single event three years ago. Instead, Creative Babes was born.
"We are a community that connects women," says Hilary Buchanan, co-founder of Creative Babes along with Megan Leigh Barnard.
That original event was formed around the mantra "Fuck competition, build community," and it's been a guiding point since. Today, Creative Babes has an expansive reach across Columbus, with a chapter recently started in Cleveland. The group's "bread and butter," according to Hilary, are their Quarterly Gatherings. Expect to feel a bit out of your comfort zone, as they trend on the larger side, anywhere from 75 to 150 people, depending on the venue. Also expect to leave inspired and more connected to interesting, local women.
These gatherings always follow the same format. There's a social hour that's either BYOB or a cash bar with a planned activity (a collaborative mural at the last event). "We want to keep you busy," Hilary adds. Then, the main event is a presentation from a "Top-Notch Babe."
"A top-notch Babe can be anyone," Hilary explains. "We've had an educator, we've had a business owner, we've had a designer, we've had a writer. We try to pull someone who will be excited and who has really good vibes"
Each quarterly gathering has its own theme, and the Top-Notch Babe presentation typically centers on that theme. The real goal, though, is to inspire and challenge the Babes community.
Creative Babes attracts all types of women - not just creatives. Because of that unique mix, the group is less about professional development and more about the relationships formed through Babes events.
"We care about bringing women together and breaking down walls. We've seen that happen." Hilary adds, "I feel like we just want a space where people can talk about issues, talk about struggles, because that shit is really important for our wellness.
Hilary and Megan Leigh always get emails and social media comments after each event from women sharing the impact of the event. Responses range from celebrating the feeling of community and camaraderie, to relishing the challenges the group offers to the Babes community.
"We want people to feel like they can be themselves and share," Hilary says.
That feeling seems to start with the founders. Rarely do Megan Leigh and Hilary not cry when sharing announcements and their own personal stories at Creative Babes quarterly gatherings, that open display of vulnerability sets the tone for each event. By sharing their own struggles and celebrations, Hilary and Megan Leigh push their community of Babes to do the same with each other.
If you want to make things more official with Creative Babes, there is a membership option, called Babe Booster Club.
"Through the Babe Booster Club, you can get more involved, there's more events, more service events, we're going to be providing more content, more challenges, more connection, things of that nature," says Hilary. Members will also have the opportunity to volunteer at Babes events.
Membership reached 200 last year, but at each public event nearly half of attendees raise their hand when the two founders ask how many are attending their first Babes event. Mostly, Hilary and Megan Leigh are steering an evolving organization, and they want to be as inclusive and creative in how Creative Babes operates as possible.
Hilary sums it up this way: "Today, I would describe it as a kind community and I want it to remain that way and those are the people we want to attract."
To learn more about Creative Babes or purchase tickets to their next event, check out their website.
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A crisis response force of about 150 U.S. Marines has been repositioned from Moron, Spain to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti to help in the evacuation of Americans inside turbulent South Sudan, CNN is reporting.
"By positioning these forces forward, we are able to more quickly respond to crisis in the region, if required," a defense official said, according to an article from American Forces Press Service.
The U.S. has evacuated more than 300 people out of the South Sudan capital of Juba, but roughly 100 Americans are still believed to be in the country, according to CNN.
"One of the lessons learned from the tragic events in Benghazi was that we needed to be better postured, in order to respond to developing or crisis situations, if needed. These precautionary movements will allow us to do just that," read a statement from Africa Command, according to CNN.
The movement comes two days after an evacuation attempt came under fire in Bor, South Sudan, resulting in aircraft damage and four U.S. military service members being wounded.


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The Cowley College Singers performed singing Valengrams on Feb. 14 and raised money to help to pay for their trip to the University of Northern Colorado Jazz Festival in April.
The fundraiser made for a memorable Valentine's Day for numerous individuals in Arkansas City, Winfield and Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Several individuals ordered singing Valengrams, which consisted of the Cowley College Singers delivering at least two songs and two roses.
A deluxe package was offered, consisting of five songs and six roses, while the premium package consisted of five songs and a dozen roses.
Songs included "Love Me Tender," "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "Unchained Melody," "Can't Help Falling in Love with You" and "I Love You Truly."
"This served as good publicity and exposure for us," said David Smith, director of vocal music.
This information was provided by Cowley College Director of Institutional Communications and Public Relations Rama Peroo.


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A innovative community project in Solva, set up to provide social care in the local community, has received more than £281,700 from the National Lottery.
Solva Care successfully bid for £281,783 from the National Lottery Community Fund. This will provide funding for the next five years to enhance and expand existing services.
Solva Care connects people so that these needing support can stay in their own homes and out of hospital. It organises regular social events for people of all ages involving craft, music and movement.
It also runs events for adults to bring people together to make new friendships, learn new skill s and invest time in improving the village environment.
The funding will be used to provide increased opportunities for social and community interaction such as afternoon teas and group activities including walks and talks, music and movement and intergenerational activities.
Lifelong learning opportunities will also be delivered in the community, with emergency first aid for all ages, and art therapy sessions, skills development, skills share and shared experiences.
There will also be meaningful volunteering opportunities created with the availability of accredited training.
"We are absolutely delighted that Solva and Solva Care has been recognised in this way," said chairman Mollie Roach.
"Our community wants to stay connected and help each other, focussing on older people in particular.
"We have made a start and look forward to developing our ideas further using the grant, and in supporting other communities who want to do the same.'
Board member, Lena Dixon, added:
"Solva Care and our community are absolutely delighted that we received a five year national lottery grant. In Solva we put people at the centre. We value our older people and we support them in their choices in living healthy and active lives.
This grant from the National Lottery will enable us to keep going and to build on our successes so far. It means a lot to us."


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The two most important F's in every fashionista's closet: Furs & Flares.
Everybody loves a causal Friday at the office, but why wear the same pair of jeans and boots every week? For me, fashion should always be fun and that includes at the work place. A dark pair of flares are a retro chic way to recreate any denim look. I recently found these 7 For All Mankind flares and they have quickly moved to the top of my denim drawer. The slimming cut hugs my body at just the right spots and the visible buttons dazzle for a 70's-inspired flare. The darker hue could not be more ideal for transitioning from day to night for some after work drinks or meeting up with a special someone.
Season after season, the statement fur shows no sign of slowing down. As much as I'd love a "Look at me!" colorful Shrimps coat, my style is much more classic and this H&M faux fur vest ticks every box. Ideal for layering over a turtleneck like I did here or a long dress with an OTKB, my fall staple is a must-have for those cozy fall days. Comfortable and versatile, the combinations are endless.
As a true Florida girl at heart, I'm trying to wait as long as possible before throwing on my heavy parka every morning. (ugh) The cold weather may not be my best friend, but the fall and winter fashion styles most definitely are.
Turtleneck | Miss Selfridges (similar here)
Fur Vest | H&M
Jeans | 7 For All Mankind (similar here, here, here)
Clutch | Tory Burch
Heels | Kurt Geiger
Nail | Essie "Miss Fancy Pants"
Lipstick | Maybelline "Blissful Berry"
Lipgloss | Kiko 3D Instant Volume "Fuchsia"


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Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who ended the near-decade Conservative rule in the country when his Liberal Party romped to victory in Monday's federal election, has got down to business.
On Tuesday, Trudeau called up United States President Barack Obama to convey that he would make good on a campaign promise to withdraw Canada's jets from the United States-led bombing campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Canada had joined the air assault in Iraq in 2014 against the IS militia.
Currently, it has seven CF-18 fighter jets as well as two Aurora surveillance aircraft and a handful of strategic lift and refuelling planes committed to the coalition air campaign.
While reducing Canada's combat role in the anti-IS campaign, Trudeau has promised to send extra military trainers to help develop Iraqi security forces and to take in more Syrian refugees.
"I committed that we would continue to engage in a responsible way that understands how Canada has a role to play in the fight against IS," Trudeau told Obama over the phone.
The Keystone Question
Trudeau also sought to reach out to President Obama, hinting at plugging gaps in US-Canadian relations vis-à-vis Keystone XL pipeline.
Trudeau's predecessor Stephen Harper has disagreed sharply with Obama over the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport 830,000 barrels per day of diluted bitumen from Alberta, Canada, to US oil refineries.
Proponents of Keystone XL have said it would create thousands of jobs and provide energy security, while environmentalists are concerned that mining the tar sands requires a significant amount of energy and say the project would increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Harper said the approval of Keystone was a "no-brainer" and that he wouldn't "take no for an answer" from Obama -- comments that intensified the controversy over a pipeline that faced opposition from Nebraska ranchers and environmentalists. Obama vetoed legislation earlier this year to approve Keystone XL.
While Trudeau also backs the pipeline, he said that his government will seek a "broader relationship with US," rather than one that "focuses on a single disagreement on a pipeline," he added.
It is unlikely that Trudeau will openly criticise Obama over Keystone like Harper was keen to do. In fact, Trudeau's Liberal Party is rabidly anti-Keystone.


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I have this recurring dream where I'm at Aqueduct Horse Race track with Bernie Madoff and we're betting long shot after long shot. After a couple races where we lose our a@#, Bernie turns to me and says, "don't worry kid…this next one's a winna!"
Ok, I don't have these dreams (mine are mostly about me and Tara Reid launching a tequila startup), but with a lot of the stuff I see posted on social media regarding peoples' 'online businesses', I feel it's my god-given duty to champion the scrolls of reality (while wandering the desert in a Hummer with a keg attached).
With that being said…
Tim Ferris. Couches. Snuggies. Actually, only 2 of these go together as I really do like Tim Ferris and what he teaches. However, some are confusing 'The Clapper' with actual work. Here's my take (actually gospel).
A good friend of mine used to call me about every two weeks and say 'work is cancelled'. That was his code that we were about to head out to a 3 hour lunch while we talked about our lame dating life…and Formula 1 racing (told you I was weird). The problem I see today with the kickers of rubber wheels is they are on a permanent lunch…as in out.
The one drunk guy in the group at the bar. Yes…him. It's every week. He's drunk. He'll tell you he's drunk. He's proud of it and he'll tell you 'that's who he is'. He's also 52. Stay 'true' to the story you tell yourself day after day and you'll keep getting this.
Did you know that if you wander in the desert with no food and water you'll start to see things that aren't there? (I don't because of the aforementioned Hummer and large container of Heineken). Well, I'm out there driving around trying get these lost souls back in the shade (and feed them a glass of Yoohoo) so they can start seeing the business world for what it really is.
Leave Mr. Madoff at home (well…not home if you know what I mean). You don't need him…or anyone else for that matter who says you better take the safe road…or the casino. This is YOUR movie and it's time to hire yourself for the starting role.
I think I need a cold one now…
If you want to know more about my diabolical affiliate methods, go here and bring your bandana. It's windy out in the desert you know…
Who doesn't pal? If you have a rich Uncle, you're good to go. If not, then you better get real and realize that latest 'opportunity' on that Facebook group where you can make 300 bucks over and over for doing nothing is complete bullshit. ARE YOU READY TO GET REAL?? >> >> >> >>


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by Kay Hoffman
We're thankful for Thy blessings, Lord,
Thy watchful eye above,
For freedom's bell that tolls for all
In this dear land we love.
We're thankful, Lord, for useful work,
For measure of good health,
For family ties and friendship dear,
More precious this than wealth.
For all Thy tender mercies, Lord,
For sunshine and for rain,
For golden harvest richly blessed
In yield of fruit and grain.
On this Thanksgiving Day, dear Lord,
We bow in humble prayer.
We're thankful for Thy blessings, Lord,
Thy gifts are everywhere.


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US Surveillance also applies to postal service
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A month ago TheGuardian released a story that claimed the US Postal Service had been part of a program similar to PRISM. But the claims were never officially confirmed, and so it remained a fairly obscure accusation. That is until today, when the New York Times confirmed the rumors and the existence of the program.
In the article, they tell the story of Leslie James Pickering, a former member of the eco-radical group The Earth Liberation Front. He found a card in his mail that ordered postal workers to monitor everythingl he received and report it to their supervisor. The card, though marked as confidential, was accidentally delivered to him.


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Included in this issue: Proposed changes to the Listing and Disclosure Rules | Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): further clarity brought to implementation | AIM: guidance on disclosures relating to equity financing products | A single portal for EU wide market announcements? | AIM: private censure and fine for breach of Nomad Rules | Takeover Panel publishes Practice Statements dealing with Rule 21.2 (Offer related arrangements) and Rule 20.2 (Information required for the purposes of obtaining regulatory consents) | LSE publishes 2016 Dividend Procedure Table | FRC culture project and the role of boards | FRC consultation on revisions to UK Corporate Governance Code, auditing and ethical standards, and guidance for audit committees | Global Boardroom Insights: Calibrating Risk Oversight | NAPF: 2015 AGM Season Report
Equity Capital Markets
Proposed changes to the Listing and Disclosure Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its latest quarterly consultation paper which outlines proposals for a number of relatively significant amendments to the Listing Rules (LR) and Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) including:
- proposing the deletion of LR 5.2.11DR which had been added as part of the package of amendments in May 2014 designed to enhance the effectiveness of the listing regime where an issuer has a controlling (30%+) shareholder but had the inadvertent consequence in the circumstances of a takeover offer of allowing such a shareholder to cancel a listing and yet avoid minority shareholder protections;
- implementing particular parts of the Statutory Audit Amending Directive. The FCA is focusing on the implementation of changes to the requirements for public interest entities' audit committees through amendments to DTR 7. Proposals include requiring a majority of the members of an audit committee, including the chairman, to be independent (instead of a single member as is the case now) and the body as a whole to have competence relevant to the sector in which the company operates (see the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) consultation on amendments to the UK Corporate Governance Code below); and
- amending the corporate governance rules in DTR 7 to reflect the transposition of the Accounting Directive (2013/34/EU).
Responses to the consultation are requested by 5 November 2015.
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR): further clarity brought to implementation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final technical standards in relation to the Market Abuse Regulation. You will remember that MAR comes into force on 3 July 2016.
The recommendations relate to the operation of MAR relative to buybacks and stabilisation measures, market soundings / "wall-crossing", the disclosure of inside information (including delaying disclosure), the creation and maintenance of insider lists and disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibility (PDMR).
ESMA has made a number of changes to the technical standards since the consultation draft including:
- slightly reducing the content requirements for insider lists relative to the proposals in the consultation, although these will still be significantly more onerous to compile and maintain than they are currently;
- providing more flexibility for issuers by allowing the production of a single insider list with different sections instead of mandating separate project specific lists and a further list detailing permanent insiders;
- publishing a single template with slightly reduced disclosure requirements (relative to the consultation draft) for both the private and public notification of each transaction in the securities of the issuer by PDMR. Note that these disclosure obligations are also more onerous than the current requirements. It remains to be seen at what level the FCA will set the threshold above which PDMR transactions must be disclosed as is permissible under MAR;
- altering the notification requirements when an issuer delays the disclosure of inside information. It remains to be seen whether the FCA will require the notification of every instance of delay by an issuer or will only expect that information to be provided on request. In any event, the change will necessitate far more detailed records being kept of the analysis of the status of inside information; and
- amendments to the provisions relating to market soundings, including to clarify that where an issuer and its financial adviser jointly conduct a market sounding, each must comply with the new regime.
The European Commission now has three months to consider the standards, although it seems unlikely that they will alter significantly. To that end, we expect the FCA to consult on the implementation of MAR by the end of October. This consultation is likely to focus on the changes the FCA will need to make to, for example, DTR 2 and DTR 3, the Model Code and the Code of Market Conduct in relation to which it has very little discretion.
AIM: guidance on disclosures relating to equity financing products
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has published an "Inside AIM" update providing guidance on AIM company disclosures regarding equity financing products involving AIM securities in which a company or its directors are interested. These products can include equity lines of credit, swap facilities and certain crowd funding products for the AIM company, and share sale and repurchase agreements involving AIM company directors.
A single portal for EU wide market announcements?
ESMA has published its final report on plans for a European Electronic Access Point (EEAP) – in other words a means of accessing all regulated information (such as annual reports and major shareholding notifications) published by issuers in accordance with their obligations in each Member State – e.g. as takes place via the RNS in the UK. This is designed to facilitate access to information published by listed companies across the EU. Note that the EEAP will not replace existing mechanisms which act as repositories for such information, e.g. the UK's National Storage Mechanism.
The European Commission now has three months to endorse the proposals.
AIM: private censure and fine for breach of Nomad Rules
The LSE has announced that a nominated adviser (Nomad) had been privately censured and fined £75,000 for breaching rule 19 (liaison with the LSE) and rule 23 (proper procedures) of the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers (Nomad Rules).
The Nomad was censured due to a failure to implement changes it had agreed to make relating to certain issues with its procedures that had been identified by the AIM Regulation team during a formal review of the Nomad's work pursuant to rule 26 of the Nomad Rules.
Public M&A
Takeover Panel publishes Practice Statements dealing with Rule 21.2 (Offer related arrangements) and Rule 20.2 (Information required for the purposes of obtaining regulatory consents)
The Takeover Panel Executive has published two new Practice Statements. Practice Statement No.29 provides guidance on the Executive's interpretation and application of Rule 21.2 which contains the prohibition on certain offer-related arrangements. In particular, the guidance covers:
- certain exclusions to the Rule 21.2 prohibition;
- "Bid-Conduct Agreements" and, in particular, those provisions which the Panel Executive do not believe are permitted to be included in such agreements; and
- inducement fee agreements in the limited circumstances where a target may agree to pay such a fee.
Note that Practice Statements No.23 and No.27 have been withdrawn on the basis that relevant sections from each have been reproduced in Practice Statement No.29.
Practice Statement No. 30 deals with how the Executive considers that the requirements of Rule 20.2 (Equality of information to competing bidders) may be complied with where commercially sensitive information is supplied to lawyers or economists advising a bidder on an "outside counsel only" basis for the purposes of enabling them to consider the need for and, if necessary, obtain a regulatory consent where there is a competing bidder.
Governance, Reporting & Compliance
LSE publishes 2016 Dividend Procedure Table
The LSE has published its 2016 Dividend Procedure Table which listed and AIM companies should comply with when declaring and paying dividends to shareholders. The timetables sets out the timing of announcements, record dates, ex dates and payment dates for dividends in 2016.
FRC culture project and the role of boards
The FRC has published an invitation to participate in an initiative to obtain practical insight into corporate culture and the role of boards. The FRC intends to publish a report of observations and activity, identify best practice and develop resources to help boards take action on culture, and to replace the FRC's March 2011 guidance on board effectiveness. Those interested should contact the FRC by 30 October 2015.
FRC consultation on revisions to UK Corporate Governance Code, auditing and ethical standards, and guidance for audit committees
The FRC has published a consultation paper outlining proposals to amend auditing standards, ethical standards for auditors, the UK Corporate Governance Code and its Guidance for Audit Committees. For further detail on the proposed changes, please read our latest CQC – Compliance for Quoted Companies update which can be found in the link above.
Global Boardroom Insights: Calibrating Risk Oversight
KPMG have published the latest edition of Global Boardroom Insights which invites directors and risk professionals to share their experiences in relation to how boards are strengthening their oversight of risk. Reproduced here with KPMG's kind permission.
The National Association of Pension Funds has published its third annual review of the preceding AGM season. Overall, the NAPF's review suggests a further year of pay restraint and limited shareholder rebellions, although it identifies 12 companies within the FTSE 350 where a significant proportion of shareholders expressed discontent with particular aspects of their governance arrangements. A press release which summarises the key issues contained within the Report can be found here


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We've discussed several times how titanium and nickel are used in aeronautical parts in the B2 Bomber Blog and the Nickel Superalloys blog, only this time they have been used within an engine design that completely renews of it for a jet less than 3 years after it first came out in 2009!
What engine?!
Well, to give you a visual through a movie reference, if you have seen "True Lies" it looks very much like the engines on the jet that Arnold Schwarzenegger takes off in when he turns the engines straight down to lift straight up off the ground from the Florida keys when he finds out his daughter has been taken hostage. That's right, these F135 engines have two shafts and three fans that allow the engine to go from a regular position on a jet to a turned down, 90 degree angle, causing the forward thrust to be pushed down and the plane to be pushed straight up off the ground far enough for the plane to take off with nearly no runway!
So how have they improved it?
The engine is made by team within Lockheed Martin consisting of members from Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Hamilton Sundstrand, each making different primary parts of the whole engine. The engines are still being made the same with titanium and nickel parts, so New Source Corp was not needed this time, but Pratt & Whitney are pushing to improve the cost of the engine by nearly 3% through various improvements to their portion of making the engine. Areas like labor and development are primary targets for cost improvement. They also believe that they can extend the life of the engine by 50%, but critics say they will believe that when they see it. In the meantime, Lockheed is looking forward to putting the improved engines into their F-35's, the plane built specifically for these engines, around 2014.


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Marijuana dispensary opens in East Liverpool
EAST LIVERPOOL– A dream became a reality Thursday for Rebecca Myers, chief executive officer of FRXHealth, with the opening of the company's medical marijuana dispensary at 1865 Dresden Ave.
Addressing a crowd of city officials and others at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new enterprise, Myers said it was "a really exciting day," saying she first had a dream seven years ago to start a company that studied the therapeutic properties of marijuana, saying, "Today, that dream is being realized."
In addition to bringing the science, health care and innovation of the medical marijuana industry to the community, and partnering with a number of prestigious universities and hospitals, Myers said the company is bringing economic development to the community.
Local contractors and architects were hired to renovate and add onto an existing building to design the 3,000-square-foot dispensary, and Myers said the pharmacy employees who lost jobs when the local Kmart recently closed have found jobs with the new dispensary.
In addition, the company is in the bidding phase for renovating the former Ferro Corp. building on Harvey Avenue into a 110.000-square-foot medical marijuana cultivation and processing facility.
Myers thanked city officials for their efforts in making the project a reality, saying when FRX began looking for a site in Ohio, Mayor Ryan Stovall and Safety-Service Director Brian Allen reached out.
"East Liverpool found us. We received a call from Ryan and Brian. The support from this community has been overwhelming. From the bottom of my heart, I express my gratitude," Myers said during the ceremony Thursday morning.
She said FRX is "so excited to serve East Liverpool and the surrounding area in Ohio," adding, "We're going to serve a lot of patients from this site."
Stovall said the city is "happy to be part of it," and said it "all started with a phone call."
He said, "It's a new thing to Ohio, and we wanted to be part of it. We have a great team," pointing out the city council members, city auditor and even the police chief in attendance at Thursday's opening.
"We're all on board," Stovall said, adding, "I can't wait until they do the same thing with the Ferro building which has been shuttered for 20 years."
The dispenary is the latest to open in our region. In January, the first legal sale of medical marijuana was made at CY-Plus on Main Street in Wintersville. The village also is home to a second dispensary, Ohio Valley Natural Relief LLC, located on Canton Road.
Later, Stovall said it is estimated FRX will earn upwards of $100 million annually on the cultivation, processing an sale of medical marijuana, which would equate to about $1.5 million to the city in income tax revenue.
The project is expected to bring as many as 100 jobs to the city once the cultivation and processing operation is up and running.
About 100 patients were expected to be served on the dispensary's first day, and the first one in line was Danny Scott of Youngstown, who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder from having been shot as a teenager.
Scott was prescribed a high dose of Xanax for the PTSD, taking 2 mg four times per day, and he said, "I didn't like the way it made me feel. I couldn't even go outside."
Having smoked marijuana, Scott knew it helped him cope with his disorder, and he was traveling as far as Michigan to obtain medical marijuana before hearing about the FRX opening.
"I tried to leave at 8 a.m. today (to get to the dispensary)," he smiled, adding, "I'm really blessed to have this opportunity today."
Saying he doesn't like taking medications due to the side effects, Scott said the only side effects he has experienced from marijuana is being sleepy and hungry but said, "It calms me down and makes me feel more comfortable."
Having also broken his back, Scott said the medical marijuana also helps relax his back muscles.
Like other patients, Scott received a card from an approved physician stating he is authorized to be treated with medical marijuana,which he brought Thursday to the dispensary.
Inside, he said, he expected to have the pharmacist or pharmacy technicians determine the dosage he will be using.
The method initially being offered the new dispensary are flowers that are placed into a small machine and then smoked in a vape,all of which are available for purchase at the dispensary, Scott said.
"You just inhale, and you're good," he said.
His girlfriend, Kayla Carr, accompanied Scott, along with his nephew Scott Wheaton, both of whom attested to how the medical marijuana helps his condition.
FXR pharmaceutical director Joe Jeffries said during the ribbon cutting he is a third generation pharmacist and that FRX shares the same philosophy he was taught by his father and grandfather: to help people.
He said the company wants to work with physicians to help stop the opioid crisis with the assistance of medical marijuana.
Carr, who is recovering from an opioid addiction, said smoking some of Scott's marijuana has helped her in her recovery efforts.
"I think (medical marijuana) gets a bad rap, but people need to learn a lot about it," Carr said.


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