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Daniel R.
Daniel R.
|President of Australis
|Assumed office
3 January 2023
|Preceded by
|Himself (as Grand Duke)
|Grand Duke of Australis
|In office
28 May 2020 – 15 January 2023
|Liam Alexander
Patrick Kenny
|Prime Minister
|Jared B.
Patrick Kenny
Abrams Wiucki-Dunswed
Rory Leonard
Tucker Gladden
|Preceded by
|Succeeded by
|Himself (as President)
|2nd Minister of Asian and Oceanian Affairs of the Cupertino Alliance
|Assumed office
13 January 2023
|Chris Ramsay
|Preceded by
|Jayden Dagsa
|In office
6 November 2020 – 28 July 2021
|Jayden Lycon
Simon Reeve
|Dhrubajyoti Roy
|Preceded by
|Pun Watta
|Succeeded by
|Dhrubajyoti Roy
|3rd Minister of Membership Attainment of the Cupertino Alliance
|In office
3 August 2021 – 9 September 2021
|Simon Reeve
Dhrubajyoti Roy
|Preceded by
|Amélie Björk
|Succeeded by
|Matthew Xia
|Deputy Minister of Membership Attainment of the Cupertino Alliance
|Assumed office
13 January 2023
|Chris Ramsay
|James Murray
|1st Chair of the Constantia Pact
|In office
25 October 2020 – 13 February 2021
|Vice Chair
|Liam Alexander
|Preceded by
|Office established
|Succeeded by
|Liam Alexander
|2nd Vice Chair of the Constantia Pact
|In office
16 March – 5 July 2021
|Liam Alexander
|Preceded by
|Liam Alexander
|Succeeded by
|In office
16 August – 9 September 2021
|Sertor Valentinus
|Preceded by
|Succeeded by
|Simon Reeve
|7th Statistics Secretary of the Grand Unified Micronational
|In office
2 January 2021 – 2 July 2021
|Jack Dean
|Preceded by
|Otto Gillespie Birch
|Succeeded by
|Maurice G
|Personal details
|6 April 2006
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
| United Kingdom
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Daniel of Australis (born 6 April 2006) is a British-Australian micronationalist politician, statistician, and journalist. Founder and President of the Second Commonwealth of Australis, Hamilton is a prominent member of the MicroWiki Community, formerly serving as a moderator on MicroWiki@Discord, and as a patroller on MicroWiki. He has been involved in the politics of several micronations, including Australis, New Holland, New Virginia, and Anthea, alongside his position as CEO of Statistic-Dime, a highly regarded and publicised statistical research company, which he has held since December 2020. From December 2021 to January 2023, Hamilton took an extended hiatus from the micronational community.
Hamilton was the primary delegate for Australis in the Cupertino Alliance from July 2020 to September 2021. Hamilton was a member of the CA cabinet from late September 2020 when he was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs by Chairman Jayden Lycon, and later as the Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs, eventually stepping down in July 2021 to become the Minister of Membership Attainment, which he resigned from on 9 September 2021. In January 2023, Hamilton re-assumed his position within the Ministry for Asian and Oceanic Affairs, and also became Deputy Minister of Membership Attainment. Hamilton has run for the position of Chairman of the Cupertino Alliance on two occasions - January and August 2021, however, he dropped out of these elections, primarily due to mental health concerns.
Among other positions, Daniel Hamilton was the Statistics Secretary of the Grand Unified Micronational under Jack Dean's chairmanship from January to June 2021. As of January 2023, he has made nearly six thousand edits on MicroWiki, making him MicroWiki's 32nd most significant contributor.
After initial ridicule, Hamilton quickly grew into a prominent member of the MicroWiki community, particularly in the Discord Era. Zed ranked him twenty-first in his list of the Top 25 Most Influential Micronationalists in the MicroWiki Sector of 2020, and Hamilton had earlier been placed second in the MicroWiki's Top 25 a public survey in October.[1] A co-founder and de-facto owner of The Fun Gang since early October 2020, he has also been a member of the Micropolitan Club and Lounge since December 2020.
Early life and personal
Daniel Hamilton was born in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom on 6 April 2006. He lived in Etruria, a suburb of Stoke-on-Trent, until January 2009, when his immediate family chose to emigrate to Western Australia. He began school in 2010, and started high school in 2018. It is known that Hamilton attends an undisclosed private school on a partial academic scholarship.
Despite growing up in a non-denominational Christian family, Hamilton identifies as an agnostic atheist, and has stated that he supports the simulation hypothesis, which states that all of reality exists in an advanced computer simulation.
Hamilton has become known for numerous hiatuses that he took within the micronational community during 2021 and 2022. During these periods, he resigned from all of his posts, except for his position as the leader of Australis.
2021 was marked by numerous brief periods of inactivity during June and November 2021, which often hampered his micronational career during these periods, such as his hiatus in June 2021 requiring him to drop out of the race for the 3rd Cupertino Alliance chairmanship election. In September 2021, Hamilton, following a brief return to the community, once again went on hiatus, merging Australis with the Federal Republic of New Holland, which he also served as head of state of, in order to establish a more locally-based micronation. This decision was reversed two months later. Following nearly two years of involvement within the micronational community, in December 2021, Hamilton announced that he would be taking a semi-permanent hiatus from the micronational community for an indefinite amount of time. On 3 January 2023, Hamilton returned to the micronational community from his most recent hiatus.
Political beliefs
Hamilton has not officially stated what ideology he supports, although a political compass test taken by him in December 2022 revealed that he falls within the authoritarian-left category, and scores as moderately progressive on the progressive-conservative axis. He typically supports left-wing parties such as the Australian Labor Party. He is an outspoken critic of the capitalist system in its current form. He is a supporter of Australian republicanism and secessionism in Western Australia. Hamilton publicly supports the universal adoption of basic rights and liberties for persons identifying as LGBT, and has condemned micronationalists in the past for transphobic and homophobic comments, and is a supporter of the Augusta Accord.
Micronational career
In early April 2020, Hamilton discovered micronationalism via the Principality of Sealand and the Principality of Hutt River. Subsequently, on 8 April 2020, Hamilton founded the Commonwealth of Australis (Later the Unified Royal States of Australis), with four other individuals, who would become the Pentarchy, a group of five rulers with equal power. However, throughout April and May, the other four members of the Pentarchy became less active, until Hamilton remained the only active member of the Australissian Pentarchy.
On 28 May 2020, Hamilton proposed a motion to dissolve the Pentarchy, with the goal of becoming the sole, absolute Monarch of Australis. The motion succeeded, with the rest of the Pentarchy agreeing to give up their power, making Hamilton the Grand Duke of Australis. Since then, this position has been one of the most recognisable positions that he holds in the micronational community.
Throughout 2020, Hamilton hugely developed Australis, overseeing its admission to the Cupertino Alliance and Grand Unified Micronational.
In mid-2021, Hamilton conceived a plan to decrease the reliance of Australis on him. This involved the implementation of a democratically elected House of Commons, the establishment of a constitution, and the transition of Australis from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, however this decision was gradually reversed with the dissolution of the Australisian constitution, a decision that was met with mixed views across the micronational community. Hamilton stated that the reversal had taken place as a result of increased inactivity within the nation following "what was supposed to prevent it."
In late 2021, Hamilton experimented with various union states, such as the Swannian Union, which would see Australis merge with the Federal Republic of New Holland, however these unions never fully came to fruition, despite their recognition in micronational organisations such as the CA and the GUM. The Swannian Union was dissolved completely in December 2021, for the duration of Hamilton's hiatus, with Australis entering a period of dormancy.
In January 2023, Hamilton announced that the Grand Duchy of Australis would become the Second Commonwealth of Australis. Following this, Hamilton has overseen a growth in activity within the nation, with him authoring a new provisional constitution, and making a variety of vexillological changes to the flags of territories within Australis.
New Virginia
From 16 December 2020 to late July 2021, Hamilton was a citizen of the Commonwealth of New Virginia since 16 December 2020. He was placed in the Canton of Roanoke, and shortly after, applied to join the Free Democratic Party of New Virginia, and was accepted as a member of the party.
Following the dismissal of one of the three Burgesses-at-large for the Roanoke Canton in late December 2020, and the subsequent announcement of a by-election to elect a new Burgess-at-large to fill the vacancy, Hamilton announced his candidacy on behalf of the FDP on the same day. The following day, Aidan McGrath of the National Party also announced his candidacy for the election.[2]
On 13 January 2021, Hamilton withdrew from the Free Democratic Party, to join the newly formed Alliance 21/The Greens party, led by James Frisch. Following the by-election being terminated in favour of a general election, Daniel ran for office once again in Roanoke, in the hopes of winning one of the four seats available. Hamilton was unsuccessful, winning 13.4% of the vote (15 votes), as the fifth most popular candidate in Roanoke.
In July 2021, Hamilton renounced his New Virginian citizenship as a result of him taking a hiatus from the greater micronational community.
Constantia Pact
Hamilton founded the Constantia Pact on 23 October 2020 alongside several members of the Constantia Pact, and was elected as the first Chair of the organization on 25 October 2020. The organization saw relatively little development throughout his term, due to other several other ongoing commitments. He appointed Liam Alexander as the first Vice Chair of the organization on 6 January 2021. On 13 February, Hamilton resigned due to his inactivity, resulting in Alexander becoming the acting Chair.
On 16 March 2021, acting Chair Liam Alexander appointed Hamilton as the Vice Chair of the Constantia Pact. He continued to serve in this role until Alexander resigned on 28 June, resulting in Hamilton becoming the acting Chair of the organization. Following this, he called an overdue chairmanship election, which he stated he would not be running in. On 7 August, Sertor Valentinus was elected as the second Chair of the Constantia Pact, and appointed Hamilton to serve as Vice Chair again.
During his second term as Vice Chair, Hamilton created a new logo for the Constantia Pact, and commenced revolutionary reforms to the membership attainment process through the passage of the Membership Act, which allowed any micronation to be invited to the organization, causing significant growth in the organization. Hamilton resigned on 9 September 2021, owing to him taking a semi-permanent hiatus from the online micronational community.
Work in the Cupertino Alliance
From July 2020 to September 2021, Hamilton was the primary delegate for the Grand Duchy of Australis in the Cupertino Alliance. In late September 2020, he was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs by Jayden Lycon, the Chair of the Alliance, and made the Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs a month later, following the previous Minister stepping down. Hamilton acted as the speaker of Asian/Oceanian Auxiliary sessions in the Cupertino Alliance for several months, prior to resigning in late July 2021.[1] In August 2021, Hamilton was appointed as the Minister of Membership Attainment, however, he stepped down as minister and as a delegate upon the dissolution of Australis on 9 September 2021. In November 2021, Hamilton became a delegate for the Kingdom of West Sayville.
Hamilton is a relatively well-known figure of the Cupertino Alliance, having written several pieces of key legislation and charter amendments, such as the Cabinet Reorganization Act, an amendment essential for establishing several new ministries and abolishing inactive ones, the Main Region Act, which established processes for regional ministries during transitions of power, and the Safeguarding Act, which established the position of Safeguarding Officer. He has worked in close association with electoral campaigns within the Alliance, most notably in the Roy-Mullins campaign for the 3rd Cupertino Alliance chairmanship election, where he developed plans for sweeping reforms to the Ministry of Membership Attainment.
For his work and dedication to the Cupertino Alliance, he was awarded the first Lycon Citation, the highest honour bestowable within the organisation, on 15 February 2021, as the final act of the Lycon administration.
Ministerial career
Ministry for Asian and Oceanic Affairs
On 30 September 2020, an Asian and Oceanic session was scheduled to be hosted by the incumbent Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs at the time, Orientian Delegate,[a] however, he was not present. As a result, Hamilton assumed the responsibilities of speaker for the session. On the same day of the session, then-Chairman Jayden Lycon appointed Hamilton as the Deputy Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs. Hamilton held this position until 22 October, when the Minister of Asian and Oceanian Affairs stepped down, resulting in Hamilton becoming the Acting Minister.
Hamilton succeeded Orientian Delegate as Acting Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs from 22 October to 5 November 2020, when Hamilton was formally approved as the Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs. In this position, Hamilton held the record for the longest tenure of any Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs, at eight months and three weeks. Throughout his tenure, Hamilton was responsible for hosting dozens of Asian and Oceanic sessions of the Cupertino Alliance Parliament and oversaw the general growth of the Asian and Oceanic sectors of the Cupertino Alliance.
Over his tenure, Hamilton appointed Dhrubajyoti Roy as his Deputy Minister in November 2020 for a brief period of time, and again on 15 April 2021. On 28 July 2021, Hamilton stepped down as the Minister of Asian and Oceanic Affairs and was succeeded by Dhrubajyoti Roy, as a result of taking a hiatus from micronationalism, as well wishing to be appointed as the Minister of Membership Attainment.
On 14 January 2023, Hamilton was again appointed Minister for Asian and Oceanic Affairs by Chair Chris Ramsay.
Ministry for Membership Attainment
On 3 August 2021, Hamilton succeeded Amélie Björk as the Minister of Membership Attainment. Hamilton announced several plans to improve the Ministry of Membership Attainment, such as monitoring session attendance to target inactivity, the creation of a new application form, and a revived and reimagined remarks system for applicants. Hamilton created a new and updated membership list and implemented basic frameworks to implement inactivity monitoring within the Alliance. He unexpectedly resigned on 9 September 2021, citing personal circumstances resulting in his inability to perform his role as a Minister.
On 14 January 2023, Hamilton was appointed as Deputy Minister for Membership Attainment, serving under James Murray, and Chris Ramsay as Chair.
Ministry for Statistical Affairs
On 5 November 2021, Hamilton was briefly appointed as the Deputy Minister of Statistical Affairs, prior to resigning the position in December 2021 when he indefinitely left the micronational community.
Chairmanship Bids
January 2021 bid for Chair
On 19 October 2020, Hamilton announced his intentions to run for Chair of the Alliance, the first delegate of the Alliance to do so. Shortly after, he launched a campaign website, titled Vote Roscoe 2021, and released a campaign logo. He promised that his major policies as Cupertino Chair would be running more charity/fundraising events, modernising the Cupertino Alliance MicroWiki page, and increasing the size and activity within the Asian/Oceanian Sector of the Alliance.[3]
In an early opinion poll undertaken from 4–8 November 2020 by the Micronational Gazette, in a partnership with the Cupertino Alliance electoral commission, CESE, found Hamilton to be leading the pre-polls, with a 7.1 point lead, totalling 35.7% of the popular vote, followed by competitor Liam Alexander with 28.6% of the vote.[4]
On 4 January 2021, Hamilton dropped out of the election, due to the stress of the campaign having an unforeseen impact on his mental health. Hamilton formally released a statement announcing his intent to drop out of the race;
I regret to inform the delegates of the Cupertino Alliance Sertor Valentinus and I have come to the conclusion that it is for the best interests of the Cupertino Alliance and our mental health that we drop out of the race for Chair and Lieutenant Chair.
I have had people come to me after a video call with friends, saying that I looked like I haven't slept in days. This is due to the constant stress. Valentinus also stated that he had slept very poorly in recent days as a result of this election.
This election, which originally was perfectly civil, has recently become rather toxic, with a lot of drama occurring between both parties. This is not what an election should look like. It is because of these two reasons above that we have come to the conclusion that dropping out of the race is the best option for us.
I will be taking to time to work on other projects I have planned within the micronational community, such as the upcoming MicroWIki Virtual Summit, working on Australis, running in the upcoming New Virginian by-election, and also working in my new position as Secretariat for Statistical Research in the GUM. Maybe I'll run again in the future.
Thank you to all those who I have gone up against in this election, and those who have helped as members of my campaign staff. You have helped me grow as a person and as a micronationalist. These people are Sertor Valentinus, Liam Alexander, Isaiah Burdette, Simon Reeve, Matthew Xia, Jamez, Patrick Kenny and Casper.
I wish all the best in the future to the Chair-elect, Simon Reeve. I have no doubt that you and your Lt. Chair candidate will make the Alliance a better place.— Daniel Hamilton, 4 January 2021
August 2021 bid for Chair
On 2 May 2021, Daniel Hamilton announced in the Cupertino Alliance Discord server that he would be running for Chairman in the next election. It was later confirmed that Liam Alexander would be joining the campaign as Hamilton's running mate, however, Alexander was replaced by James Bornstein after he withdrew from the campaign.
Hamilton campaigned on a base of returning activity to the Cupertino Alliance, through the implementation of session attendance monitoring and by introducing new programs for delegates to participate in. Hamilton's campaign also pledged to commence significant cabinet reforms, which would involve dissolving and merging several ministries and adopting a democratically elected cabinet. He also pledged to write a new Charter for the Cupertino Alliance by the end of 2021.
In late July 2021, following personal issues and his announcement that he would be taking a hiatus from micronationalism, Hamilton withdrew his candidacy and endorsed the Roy-Mullins campaign for the August election.
Work in the Grand Unified Micronational
Since 14 October 2020, Hamilton has been one of three delegates for Australis in the Grand Unified Micronational, the others being Jared B. and Patrick Kenny.[5][b] Hamilton's commitment to Australis and the GUM was noted when Australis won the "Most Improved" category in the February 2021 GUM awards ceremony.
He was actively involved in the campaign team for the Banks-Sertor chairmanship campaign during the June 2021 chairmanship election, proposing policies for the campaign, as well as campaigning on their behalf.
It is known that Hamilton has considered running for the position of Vice Chairman of the GUM since early 2021. He announced that he would not be seeking election in June 2021, due to his wish to focus on the Cupertino Alliance, however, he has publicly stated that he may consider a run for the position in December 2021.
Secretarial career
Hamilton served as Statistics Secretary of the GUM from 2 January 2021 till the end of Jack Dean's term as Chairman.
Statistics Secretary
On 2 January 2021, Hamilton was elected by the Grand Unified Micronational Quorum as the 7th holder of the position of Statistics Secretary under the chairmanship of Jack Dean.
Hamilton created the first GUM-based member positivity survey, which showed that several newer nations in the Grand Unified Micronational, such as Australis had achieved considerable influence within the organization in a short period of time. He also researched the demographics of former Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen, as well as working to gather information about the size and population of GUM member states.
At the conclusion of Dean's term as Chairman, Hamilton announced that he would not be seeking another term as Statistics Secretary, citing that he wanted to focus on working in the cabinet of the Cupertino Alliance.
Work in Statistic-Dime
Hamilton has been the chief executive officer (CEO) of Statistic-Dime since December 2020, succeeding its founder Zabëlle Skye.[1] He has since hugely developed Microcode, the largest two-letter code standard in the community.[6] Before that, he founded Hamilton Statistics on 26 October 2020, and created the user survey MicroWiki's Top 25 – a survey asking participants to rank the 25 most active people on MicroWiki@Discord from a scale of one to five – and the Micronational Influence Survey, which after various delays was canceled. Hamilton Statistics also provided pre-polling for the 2nd Cupertino Alliance chairmanship election. It was integrated into Statistic-Dime on 2 December, and Hamilton simultaneously became CEO.[1][7]
2021 saw Hamilton largely forget about Statistic-Dime, leading to the company becoming dormant and inactive, until Statistic-Dime was seized by a board member, Liam Alexander. In January 2023, Hamilton was re-appointed as CEO of Statistic-Dime. Following this, Hamilton organised the 2022 Micronationalist of the Year award, revived MicroCode again, and oversaw the resumption of production of the Dime Magazine. Hamilton has stated that he plans to release a variety of surveys and launch new products during 2023.
Activity and journalism
On MicroWiki@Discord, Hamilton was noted for his large level of consistent activity within the server.[1] He was made a Moderator on the server on 1 December 2020, however resigned in early 2021. Hamilton is also a journalist, and is the editor-in-chief of the Australis Times and the Jarrahview Post. He founded MicroWeekly and served as its editor-in-chief between 8 October–18 November 2020, when it merged with Home-made Crown Journal. Through his position as CEO of Statistic-Dime, Hamilton also oversees the production of the Dime Magazine.
Throughout his career as a micronationalist, Hamilton has been recognised several times for his contributions to micronationalism by being awarded honours. Notably, Hamilton is the sole recipient of the Cupertino Alliance's highest honour, the Lycon Citation, awarded for exceptional services to the Cupertino Alliance.
National honours
- Australis:
- Protector of the Order of Australis (31 July 2020)
- Protector of the Order of the Greyhound (1 January 2021)
- Protector of the Order of the Grand Duke (1 January 2021)
Foreign honours
- Atiera:
- Officer of the Royal Order of Munroe (5 April 2021)
- Knight of the Order of Atiera (30 May 2021)
- Gold Grand Cross of the Order of the Crowned Star (25 December 2020)
- Recipient of the Medal of Atieran Independence (30 May 2021)
- Ebenthal:
- Knight of the Royal Ebenthali Order (4 December 2020)
- Ikonia:
- Knight of the Order of the Heart (25 December 2020, later revoked)
- Indradhanush:
- Knight of the Order of Chandrachur I (30 July 2021)[8]
- Recipient of the Coronation Medal of Chandrachur I (30 July 2021)[8]
- Misberia:
- Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Star of Maria (1 January 2021)
- Monmark:
- Stranger Knight Companion of the Order of Crimson (2 February 2021)
- Knight of the Order of the Crowned Lion (11 November 2020)
- Naveria:
- Knight of the Order of Varconia (15 January 2021)
- Oskonia:
- Grand Commander of the Order of Tucker I (11 June 2021)
- Waterside Park:
- Officer of the Most Honourable Order of the Quernmore Cross (2 March 2021)
Organizational honours
- Cupertino Alliance:
- Lycon Citation (16 February 2021)
- Recipient Delegate Class of the Cupertino Service Ribbon (10 August 2021)
Other honours
- Statistic-Dime
- 21st Most Influential Micronationalist in the MicroWiki Sector (2020)
- Micronationalist of the Month (February 2021)
References and notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Skye, Zabëlle et al. (2 December 2020) MicroWiki Most Influential (2020). Published by Statistic-Dime — via Google Docs. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ↑ Hewitt, Brooklyn (9 January 2021) "Roscoe and McGrath slated to face off in Roanoke by-election; Government majority at stake". The New Virginian Herald. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ↑ "Vote Roscoe 2021". Roscoe Campaign Website. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ↑ Chair election polling — 8 November 2020. Cupertino Election Supervisory Commission. Cupertino Alliance.Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ↑ Skye, Zabëlle (5 November 2020) Australis becomes a full member of GUM. Australis Times. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ↑ Hamilton, Daniel (3 December 2020) Statistic-Dime Microcode Removal Order, 3 December 2020 — on Google Docs.
- ↑ Hamilton, Daniel (30 January 2021) Luxor voted Micronationalist of the Month for January 2021. MicroWeekly. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Special Royal Decree for Coronation of Chandrachur I


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Panic! at the Disco are mostly famous for their particular pop-rock style, but the group have revealed that is they want to produce a heavier type of offering. Lead singer Brendon Urie recently said that they take pride in their varied sound and may lurk into the crunchier world of heavy metal.
Speaking to Rocksound.TV via Loudwire, Urie said they feel they can go further,
"I always feel as though I need to be more diverse. Yes, all of the Panic! albums do sound different and have their own vibe, their own aesthetic and imagery, but I still feel like I can do more[…]particularly in terms of genres."
The vocalist explains he revisited an old song, The Calendar and beefed it up,
"I want to do a metal project in particular. I actually just played something for my bandmates recently – we have an old song called 'The Calendar' and I made a metal version of it from years back. It's like 90 seconds long and is really fun. Who knows, I might even put that out on SoundCloud on a whim some time soon!"
Brendon Urie, appeared in a Broadway show, Kinky Boots, last year, and the singer admitted he'd love to bring a Panic! at the Disco musical to a theatre in New York,
"Maybe we could do that! Maybe we could tell the story of the origins of the band, going right the way back to the beginning… I would love to. That would be great!"
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Pegasus Community Provides Senior Living Services in Roseville, CA
Are you looking for compassionate and capable senior living care in a comfortable environment? Sterling Court at Roseville, a Pegasus Senior Living community, wants to be your destination for quality senior living services. A committed team, inviting atmosphere, and personalized care are just a few of the elements that set us apart.
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For seniors who would like to retain an independent lifestyle but may require a little extra help with daily activities, we offer assisted living services. With excursions, activities, and a host of social events, assisted living is far from a nursing home. We are also happy to accommodate residents with diabetes.
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We make it our mission to really get to know our residents and their specific needs. Kathryn, our health and wellness coordinator, stays connected with families and keeps them updated regarding their loved one's care. Many of our experienced team members have years of service, with distinguished careers in the senior living field.
What Kinds of Amenities Does Sterling Court at Roseville Offer?
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We also offer a dining experience that is second to none, providing three chef-inspired meals a day.
To get a better idea of our community, check out our photo gallery.
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One of Madonna's dancers was overheard saying that, when she plays the half-time show, Her Madgesty is "bringing gay to the Super Bowl," according to the Daily News.
Queerty called up a well placed source in the Gay Mafia and got even more scoop. Here's ten ways that Madonna will gay up the Straightest Day of the Year:
- Expose one of her bulging pectoral muscles
- Triple kiss with Chely Wright and Rosie O'Donnell
- Demand her waiting room plays the club remix of "It's Not Right But It's Okay" on repeat
- Hire a dance troupe of barely legal Latinos who all have dated aging pop stars (Casper Smart, Jesus Luz, Brahim Zaibat, etc.)
- Talk thinly veiled shit about "has-been old queens" and "reductive c*nts" in a rap interlude
- Encourage spectators to switch from Bud Light to mimosas
- Dress up as the Wicked Witch of the West. Oh, wait.
- Apologize publicly to both of her estranged brothers (the gay one and the homeless one)
- Comment on how Tim Tebow is "totally f*ckable" while singing "Like A Virgin"
- Perform at the Super Bowl
Sounds like the Sunday after next will be pretty damned gay.
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Tips & FAQs
Spell Group Creation BasicsSpell groups consist of 3 parts, groupname,spell,target
The group name can be anything, you refer to it when setting up profiles.
Spell names for standard buttons begin with SB_ , must have the correct capitalization and no spaces in the name. Spell names may also be custom buttons (this is where you can make macros).
The target can be * (the attached frame), player, focus, target, targettarget, focustarget, and some other options.
Ex: Healing group 1, 2 spells and a custom macro. Chain Heal, Riptide and a macro that pops a trinket and casts Lesser Healing Wave.
gHeal1,SB_ChainHeal,* gHeal1,SB_Riptide,*
Focus group, 3 spells, a CC, an interrupt, and offensive dispel. gFocus,SB_Hex,*
Macro to apply profileswhere the profile name = 'n'
/xub p nThis is handy to reapply buttons after a group change or before combat (if your paranoid like me)
Multi-line macrosUse "\n"
_REZ,macro,003,/raid Rezzin %t \n /p Rezzin %t \n /cast Redemption
Position Groups
GROUP specifications: Heal1,Renew,* PROFILE specifications: normal,player,Heal1,10,50This would shift the whole Heal1 group with X=10, Y=50 when attached to the player frame.
Change Button SizesIn the Unit Frames option screen... Hover over the number to the right of the frame, and roll your mouse wheel.
Multiple Button RowsUse "CR" in your profiles
n,raid,gRaid1 n,raid,CR n,raid,gRaid2
Full command referenceMACRO
name,macro,iconid,[macro text]BUFF
xxx,buff,xxx,xxxmore coming here....
What im missing is is this active - well the dates seem to indicate it is
BUT I donwloaded 1.8.2 final (changes from v1.8.1 to 1.8.2)
It doesnt work buttons are all empty and lots of lua errors (and is pretty old) and you dont seem to have 1.8.2 in the repository here
http://wowui.incgamers.com/... is Version 1.6 (April 7, 2007) - so out of date
I guess im after where to get the latest working version?
This is the current site to get your updates.
@ Ross:
You would most likely want to use the latest beta update.
Click on "Optional Files" from the WoW interface page, which is where Donnie pointed you.
If you need any help just ask in the forum =)
And remember, I still don't have dev approval for this little help site, but when I do, I will put more up here (especially in this FAQ).
horion,macro,882,/stopcasting \n /cast Horionsacré
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What Can Go in a Rental Dumpster Bin?
A dumpster bin rental is perfect for making your next move or cleanout project easier. Bins offer a cost-effective solution for trash disposal and junk hauling.
One question we often get is what can go in your rental dumpster. Here are the most common bin types and the items that go into each bin (and the items to avoid putting in).
1. Garbage Bins
When it's time for a spring cleaning, renovation, or move, a garbage bin is a great option. We take care of the drop-off, pickup, and waste disposal for you—no need to borrow a pickup truck or wait in line at the dump.
You can throw anything in the dumpster that you would throw into your weekly garbage collection, plus more oversized items that may only be allowed on designated waste collection days. These are the most common items tossed into our garbage bin rentals.
Furniture: couches, mattresses, box springs, sofa beds, tables, chairs, desks, shelves.
Appliances: ovens, refrigerators, freezers, portable air conditioning units, washing machines, and dryers. Any hazardous fluids within these appliances, like freon, should be removed by a professional before placing them in the dumpster.
Electronics: televisions, computers, printers, and other e-waste.
Other Household Waste: cardboard, toys, fabrics, and other non-organic trash.
Construction Waste: fences, roof shingles, carpet, scrap metal, ceiling tiles, gravel, plaster, ceramic tiles, bricks, and wood.
Yard Waste: trees, branches, grass, and other types of green waste.
2. Soil Bins
If you have a landscaping job, excavation, or grading project, throw the soil, dirt, and grass in the bin, and we can haul it away. We have 5-yard and 8-yard options.
We also deliver aggregates to your site. We can fill the bin with mulch, soil, or stone and bring it right to you.
3. Concrete
We have 8-yard bins for concrete. They come at a flat fee, with no hidden costs. Whether you are a homeowner or a contractor, we remove broken concrete from projects of all sizes, from a full-scale demolition or tearing up a sidewalk or retaining wall.
4. Asphalt
We have bins specifically designated for proper disposal of asphalt. If you are doing work on a driveway, parking lot, or asphalt walkway, we can remove it for you. We ensure that the asphalt is recycled correctly, making it essential that only asphalt goes into your bin.
5. What's Not Allowed
Hazardous waste materials cannot be placed inside your dumpster. These items pose risks to the environment and need to be correctly disposed of. Check your municipality's rules and regulations for how to properly dispose of hazardous waste, including batteries, tires, propane tanks, asbestos, flammable liquids, pesticides, fluorescent tubes, and harmful chemicals.
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Clueless Emperors: How to Overcome Problem People and Not Be One Yourself
Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, 2013 - Self-Help - 296 pages
Power in the wrong hands can be a toxic force. You don't have to be a casualty! When bad behavior is tolerated, well-meaning citizens pay a price. What drives abuse of power-and how can Clueless Emperor conduct be controlled? The answers lie in understanding certain aspects of human nature that influence motivation and behavior. Armed with that knowledge, the next step is developing the skills to prevail. What you'll learn about Clueless Emperor behavior - Who does it - What you can do to stop it - When it's most likely to show up - Where it happens - Why bad conduct gets rewarded so often Includes step-by-step guidance to help you compete with Clueless Emperors, and tips to evaluate and adjust your own behavior-just in case that's part of the problem. Ten case studies starring Clueless Emperors illustrate how the skills work in real life.


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Your points of contact – Successful managers
Our managing directors and senior consultants are successful managers from the world of commerce. Occupying a range of management positions, they have contributed to the success of renowned commercial enterprises over the course of many years.
They are supported by teams of specialists from a range of fields who also have extensive experience working on commercial projects.
Jörg Bernhard
Contact for strategy, logistics and human resources.
After completing his studies in mathematics and computer sciences, Jörg Bernhard worked in production management at NDR Rundfunk/Fernsehen (north German broadcasting) for two years.
Following this, Jörg Bernhard took charge of the organisation of structures and processes across all business areas at Schneider Versand GmbH in Wedel. At this time, Schneider launched the B2B catalogue business (advertising material). Within three years, he managed to handle the extraordinary growth of the distance selling market from an organisational and technical perspective, with sales in the region of almost 300 million DM. In addition to managing projects in customer service, purchasing and logistics in Wedel, Jörg Bernhard played a significant role in the development of international business, including in Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
In November 1991, Jörg Bernhard founded Bernhard Unternehmensberatung, initially focusing on organisational consulting for distance selling across all operational functional areas and processes.
Over the course of the last 20 years, Jörg Bernhard developed Bernhard Unternehmensberatung into a highly skilled and solution-oriented consultancy service for commerce, production and services. Over 200 customers have availed of expert advice across more than 800 projects.
His core areas of consulting include the management of large, complex projects and shareholder structures, the foundation and development of new business segments, business process optimisation, fusions, cooperations, joint ventures, logistics processes, material flow, goods flow and value flow, inventory management, supply chain management, indicator systems, organisation of working time, payment systems and staff requirement planning.
Gerd Herzog
Contact for information systems and business processes.
Gerd Herzog began his long career in distance selling when he joined the OTTO Group as a programmer in 1989. By 2001, he had occupied a number of roles ranging from head of the IT department to managing director of OTTO Software Partner GmbH.
From 2001 to 2005, he was responsible for around 300 employees as IT Director and was responsible for global operations. His core working areas were the restructuring of organisational, process and employee structures, major projects including those in 'migration of ERP, call centres and logistics', 'financial systems', 'e-commerce/multichannel for numerous sales lines', 'new locations USA, Asia and Eastern Europe', as well as the management of two affiliated companies (OSP Dresden, Baur Burgkunstadt) as operational adviser. Furthermore, Gerd Herzog was also responsible for international cooperation for Asia, USA and Europe, as well as distribution and logistics systems for Hermes General Service (HGS).
From 2006 to 2011, he served as managing director of Media-Saturn IT Services GmbH, and took over as chairperson in 2007. In parallel to this, he served as vice president of Media-Saturn Holding GmbH for IT strategy and security with Procura. His core areas involved central IT for 16 countries with 30 sales lines (Saturn, Media Markt), responsibility for the IT managers from the European companies, as well as expansion into new countries. He also worked on the extensive restructuring of IT organisation, outsourcing projects, offshoring/nearshoring and major projects including those in 'multichannel', 'migration of old/new ERP' and 'supplier trade and logistics'. In addition, Gerd Herzog was also responsible for cost-efficiency projects, IT strategy, IT management for 16 countries with two sales lines, and due diligence for acquisitions.
Gerd Herzog has worked as a consultant since 2011. His core areas of consultancy include IT strategies, business processes, ERP systems, supplier selection, requirements specifications and ensuring implementation.


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An Absolute Must for Hard Water
Many areas of the world have just hard water and this indeed isn't generally excellent for our wellbeing or way of life. Hard water contains extreme levels of disintegrated minerals like calcium and magnesium which are unsafe to us. It impacts all family errands like cooking, washing and washing. Thus, the clothing won't be perfect, dishes have spots on them, etc. The best answer for this issue is to soften the water with the guide of conditioners, click over here for extra resources.
Delicate water then again is very useful for your body, wellbeing and for family tasks. There are no spots left on your dishes and it is additionally useful for your lines as they keep them from stopping up. Everything is cleaned better with this. So, the best thing is softening hard water with conditioners.
This should be possible with the aid of water rocks which can be secured from any departmental store. In any case, you need to know the specific sum that must be utilized as a lot of this is hurtful and will just harm your water framework.
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Among the famous brands of water conditioners, Krystal Pure and Cole Massey are brands that are usually utilized.
Therefore, you can get some answers concerning your water's hardness level through testing or by asking your civil provider.Normal manifestations of hard water incorporate staining, limescale stores and poor washed.The main advantages of water conditioners are diminished expenses for upkeep and fixes of the pipe's framework including machines because of the anticipation of scaling. This also expands the general assistance life. Positive incidental effects are lower service bills and less staining.


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Saturn's moon could support life
Interview with
In our own cosmic backyard is Enceladus, a small moon which, as it orbits Saturn, gets buckled by gravitational forces. This generates heat maintaining a liquid ocean inside the moon that periodically sprays jets of salty ice into space. By looking at what those plumes are made of, scientists have concluded that the inside of Enceladus could have all the right ingredients for life. Chris Smith spoke to Open University planetary geologist David Rothery about the findings...
David - Enceladus is a 502 kilometer diameter moon of Saturn. So it's an icy body, ice covered surface, we think some rock inside, and we're pretty convinced that there's an internal ocean. The ice surface and the interior rock are disconnected by this zone of liquid water and there must be some tidal heating going on. There are plumes being erupted through cracks in the ice near Enceladus' south pole, which were discovered when the Cassini spacecraft got to Saturn twelve years ago now and have been studied ever since by multiple fly throughs and so on.
The evidence has been building up, and up, and up about what's going on in the ocean and, in particular, the interaction between the water and the warm rock at the bottom of the ocean. That's what's got people excited because the last bits of evidence have slotted into place that the water and the rock are reacting chemically and producing conditions down there on the ocean floor that would be habitable by the right kind of microbes.
Chris - First of all: how are these plumes being monitored?
David - We have a spacecraft orbiting Saturn called Cassini, which will crash into Saturn this September, but it's had a dozen or so flythroughs of the plume. It wasn't designed to fly through plumes but once they discovered the plumes they said "OK, we've got to fly through these and see what they are." So the retasked the mass spectrometer to analyse what's in the plumes and sure enough, pretty early on, they found there's water there. Then they found ammonia and methane and carbon dioxide and, two or three years ago, they found tiny little rock particles, little silica particles about 20 nanometres across.
They said what's happening here to get these tiny little nanoparticles of silica, there must be chemical reactions going on with the rock? If that's happening, it's a reaction called serpentinisation, you make a mineral serpentine. If that happens you should be liberating hydrogen gas. If there's hydrogen gas being produced down there, then we've got a metabolic pathway. There are microbes on the Earth's ocean floor called archaea that can munch on rocks provided there's hydrogen that they can use as well, and they can make their body mass out of that and extract energy from this, but the hydrogen had never been discovered.
So on the final flythrough in October 2015, they retasked their mass spectrometer in a special mode and it took them 18 months to get the results published which have said there is hydrogen there. Everybody's convinced that the hydrogen is real that proves the metabolic pathway is viable. You could take microbes from Earth, stuff them down at the bottom of the ocean, and they'd be quite happy there.
Chris - Is there any other rational explanation for why this hydrogen could be there?
David - You can get hydrogen by a little bit of radioactivity can break water apart, but it seems it can't produce hydrogen at the necessary rate.
Chris - Does this mean then that given it is the end of Cassini this year, and our opportunity to study this further is now effectively at an end that we need to push up the agenda for the European Space Agency, also other space agencies around the world, new missions like Cassini and focus on Enceladus? Is that where the money should go?
David - Well, you're right. There's now more information to come about Enceladus from Cassini. Enceladus isn't the only place to study; there's Europa, a big icy moon of Jupiter. Bigger than Enceladus, and plumes haven't been seen by a spacecraft around Europa, but you can see them by the Hubble space telescope. So there are spacecraft heading to Jupiter: there's the European Space Agency mission called Deuce, there's the Europa Clipper funded by NASA, going to Jupiter to study Europa and the other moons.
But Enceladus should also have a mission; there's one called the Enceladus Life Finder or ELF, which is a lovely name which was proposed in a recent round to NASA not funded. NASA's funding two asteroid missions this round but I suspect that ELF will come back next next year and perhaps will get funded because Enceladus really is a high priority target. So Enceladus and Europa, either of those are places to go. And if we can nail down the fact that life does exist there that ought to change our outlook on life in the universe. Because if it's in these other places it will be all over the place around other stars too.
Chris - Presumably it must focus minds in terms of being extraordinary careful about contamination?
David - Yes. We certainly don't want to accidently seed anywhere with earth life. This why at the end of the life of Cassini it is being crashed into Saturn. It will burn up in Saturn's atmosphere and no bugs, which have accidentally hitched a ride from Earth and have survived 20 years in space, will get down to anywhere habitable. Space agencies are careful. They have to be by international treaty not to accidently take Earth microbes anywhere where they could survive.


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Would you like to design an unforgettable Easter for your family? The beautiful and artistically colored Easter eggs are undoubtedly an inseparable part of it. There are different techniques that can be applied when coloring eggs, but with the help of wax can really magical motives arise – these are the so-called Sorbian Easter eggs. In this article you will find information about 3 original painting techniques for Sorbian Easter eggs, which you can try for yourself. Let yourself be inspired!
Dye Sorbian Easter eggs yourself
Once you've sang Sorbian Easter eggs, you know that they can look like real works of art. Their name actually comes from the name "Sorbs" – those were the members of a Slavic minority, who lived until the 7th century AD in present-day East Germany and western Poland. The Sorbs were the first to use wax to decorate their Easter eggs, and this custom has been preserved for centuries. There are different techniques that can be used when coloring this kind of Easter eggs. We chose 3 of them to introduce you.
The wax reserve technique
Let's start with the lightest version you can use to get beautiful, artfully colored Easter eggs. You will need the following materials for this: geese or chicken feathers, pin, pencil, bee and white candle wax, an old spoon, yogurt cups with sand, tealight, Easter egg cold paints and of course a few blown white eggs. First you should cut the feathers in different shapes and put the pin in a pencil. The next step is to mix white candle wax and beeswax in equal parts, to bend the old spoon in a suitable way, to put the wax in it and finally to fix the spoon in the yoghurt cup. Then heat the wax with a tealight and make sure it does not boil. With the needle or with a feather, you begin to apply the liquid wax to the egg until an ornament is created. After you are done with the "painting", dye the egg and let it dry well in the air. Now you have two options – either to remove the wax in the oven, or to apply a new layer of wax and to color the egg again. The more the layers are, the more original the egg will look in the end. Finally, polish the finished Easter egg with a soft cloth so that it shines slightly. The method described above is called wax reserve technique or even wax batik.
The scratching technique
Another technique that you can try is the so-called scratch technique. This method is perhaps the oldest and the colored Sorbian Easter eggs are among the most beautiful. It is interesting that you do not need wax to decorate the eggs. Raw or hard-boiled eggs are taken, which are dyed only in a strong color. The color layer should be thick enough, because you have to scrape it off again. Then on the egg with a sharp tool – for example, knives, the ornaments carved by the color is carefully removed. However, this technique is extremely difficult and time consuming – sometimes it takes more than a day to finish an egg.
The Bossiertechnik
Much faster it goes with the so-called Bossiertechnik. This is considered the youngest method for decorating Sorbian Easter eggs. It also uses liquid wax, but it remains on the egg – in comparison to the Wachsreevetechnik. Blown or hard-boiled white eggs are taken. You also need colored wax pencils, which are liquefied separately. Then the ornament is applied to the egg – they should follow the same rules as in the wax reserve technique. The mistakes can be easily corrected by carefully scraping off the wax with a sharp knife and applying the ornament again. Instead of dyeing the egg, you use different colors wax for its design. Try this simple technique yourself – the result is immediately visible!


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Vol. 103, Issue 4, April 2009, pp.29-43
Modeling of Micromachined
Thermopiles Powered from the Human Body
for Energy Harvesting in Wearable Devices
1Interuniversity Microelectronics Center (IMEC), Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Received: 3 February 2009 /Accepted: 20 April 2009 /Published: 27 April 2009
Abstract: The design of thermoelectric MEMS converters (power generators) suited for self-powered wearable devices is proposed and analyzed. Micromachined thermopiles are designed on top of a silicon rim and their performances are modeled for two thermoelectric materials, BiTe and polycrystalline SiGe. The advantage of the proposed design in respect to existing ones is a large output voltage combined with a relatively large generated power. The design is developed for a watch size generator and takes into account limitations of contact lithography in terms of aspect ratio and minimum feature size. Within these limitations, the output voltage is close to 1V while the output power is in excess of 1 mW for poly-SiGe based generators and close to 10 mW for BiTe based ones.
Keywords: Thermoelectric generator, Energy harvesting, MEMS, Thermopile
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Are you living in a home space that has become too large for your life style?
It's a common situation today. I have many clients that are down-sizing their living space---and I prefer to call it right-sizing their home.
A big challenge is to find somewhere for the furniture that you do not have the room for in your new, smaller home, condominium or apartment. Most people would like to sell these items to get some money to use for decorating the space they are moving to. If they cannot sell the items, then donating them is another option. Key is the cost to move the items from the home to the place to sell or donate. If you sell, you can either move the items to the consignment or auction house, and if you do not move it yourself, the cost of pickup will be taken off the amount the piece sells for. If you cannot sell the items and decide to donate, most charities will pick up the items at no charge. The first step is to contact the consignment shop and send photos of the items to see if they can sell them, or if you are donating you also need to send photos of the items you want to donate to see if they will pick up the size of items you have.
Another option is to have an estate sale in your home or to have an auction house take the items and put on sale either for live auction or on-line auction.
A few suggestions for sources in the Chicago area are:
Leslie Hindman, Chicago, IL
Divine Consign, Riverside, IL
Village Treasure House, Northbrook, IL
Direct Auction House, Chicago, IL
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Gombrich's Perception Theory
The art historian, Gombrich, propounded a theory which shows the relationship between perception and the way in which works of art are expressed and interpreted.
Earlier in this topic, we defined perceptionOpens in new window as the process by which we acquire information about our environment through our senses. We also said that this information is selected, organized and interpreted through a frame of reference.
Another way of explaining this process is to say that we represent such information to ourselves by creating a mental image of what we know.
Artists have the ability to communicate their mental images or interpretations of the world, by using the medium in which they are best able to express themselves — literature, poetry, music, painting, and so on.
Gombrich (1978) is interested in the fact that different artists represent the world in different ways. He suggests that the diversity of representations comes about because the artist's eye is never "innocent".
When a painter, for instance, begins to depict a scene, he does not simply begin painting what he sees. His frame of reference filters what he sees and how he represents it. His expectations, as well as the selection, organization and interpretation of the scene play a part in the way he communicates his image of the world.
The artist's frame of reference also contains definite schemata, that is, rules, conventions and styles of art which he has inherited from his culture and from previous artists. These schemataOpens in new window provide a framework which guides the artist's interpretation of reality and the styleOpens in new window he uses to express his interpretation in a work of art.
The viewers of the work of art also interpret the work according to their frame of reference. That is why their understanding of the work of art need not necessarily coincide with that of the artists or with that of other viewers. In other words, perception plays a role in the way we express ourselves in art and in the way we interpret it.
Gombrich's theory confirms the view we put forward at the beginning of this discussion that our perceptions do not always provide us with an accurate picture of the world.
The importance of the theory for the study of communication is that, by providing us with insight into the communication of art, we are better able to understand the role of perception in our everyday communication encounters.
We turn now to a consideration of the way we perceive or create a mental image of ourselves and of other people, and how these perceptions influence our relationships.
The way in which people perceive themselves creates the mental image or self-concept they have of themselves. That image often differs from the concept others have of them.
Self-concept can be described as everything that people think and feel about themselves. Your self-concept is thus a collection of perceptions of who and what you are. It includes your appearance, physical and mental capabilities, attitudes and beliefs, strengths and weaknesses (cf. Verderber 1990).
It is this mental image that is communicated to others through the way you behave in a particular situation. People are not born with a self-concept; rather, it is shaped by our relationships with others. Think about the effects the messages of others have on you, especially those you respect.
You will probably agree that positive messages make you feel accepted, worthwhile, valued, lovable and significant, whereas negative messages tend to make you feel small, worthless, left out, unloved or insignificant.
In general, the more positive you feel about factors such as your physical appearance, capabilities, and the impression others have of you, the more positive your self-concept and your communication about yourself. The more negative you feel about yourself and the impression others have of you, the more negative your self-concept and the way you communicate about yourself.
From a communicological point of view, the self-concept you have as an adult is the outcome of perceptions that have been provided by your parents, teachers, friends, and others since birth. If you think about the process of perception we discussed earlier, you can understand why the image you have of yourself can be distorted.
The element of subjectivity in selecting information, organizing and interpreting it, can result in an inaccurate perception of yourself. A problem is that such inaccuracies often cause self-fulfilling prophecies.
Self-fulling prophecies Opens in new window occur when our expectations of an event help create the very conditions that allow the event to happen. Self-fulfilling prophecies can have a positive or negative effect.
Susan's parents, for instance, always praise her efforts and tell her that she will be a very good student at school. As a result, she strives to live up to their expectations and studies hard. When faced with an examination, she is sure that she will acquit herself well. As a result of her positive self-concept, she prepares carefully, enters the examination hall with confidence, and does well.
Eunice, on the other hand, is constantly criticized at home and told that she will never amount to much. She has a poor self-concept which causes her to be inattentive at school and she performs below her potential ability. Because she anticipates that she will not perform well in the examination, she is nervous and worried when she enters the examination hall and, as she predicted, does poorly.
Self-fulling prophecies are usually carried over into adulthood and influence, for example, the way we perform at work or the quality of our interpersonal relationshipsOpens in new window.
Improving Self-concept
Most of us would like to improve the image we have of ourselves. Improving self-concept is largely a matter of deliberately becoming aware of your communication behavior to determine how it has been influenced by perception.
Learn to monitor the positive and negative feedback that others send you and adjust your behavior accordingly. Some individuals who were raised by overly critical parents, for example, find it difficult to accept the positive comments about themselves they receive from others. Others simply choose to ignore the negative feedback they receive.
It is also important to be aware accurately you perceive the context in which you are communicating. You may regard yourself as a humourist because people usually laugh at your jokes. When you are being interviewed for a job, however, you are expected to answer certain questions carefully rather than relate anecdotesOpens in new window that would go down well at a party.
Perception of Others
How do we form perceptions of the people with whom we come into contact? For example, you are introduced to Peter at a conference and would like to find out which company he represents. Before you even start a conversation, you form an impression of him.
This impression influences your reactions to him and determines what you will say and how you will say it. If you perceive him as arrogant and self-centered, your communication will be different than if you perceive him as friendly and outgoing.
It is difficult to explain how such impressions are formed, but they are certainly related to your perception of him. His nonverbal communication—his tone of voice or the manner in which he shook your hand—could have created the impression; perhaps his clothing or his postureOpens in new window contributed to the impression.
Your interpretation of the information about Peter your brain selected and organized has been influenced by your expectations—your past experiences of people which in turn contribute to your frame of reference—and create your perception of Peter.
The problem is that we tend to take our perceptions for granted without considering whether they are correct. At times our impressions are so inaccurate that our understanding of people and situations is distorted. An awareness of how inaccuracies in our perception of others occurs can help to improve our relationships.
Determinants of Perceptual Inaccuracies
- Emotional state
The feelings people experience at a particular time affect the nature of perception. First impressions are especially vulnerable to fluctuations in mood. When you are feeling low or irritable, your perception of others is generally more negative than if you are having a good day. Think about how your feelings may have affected your perception before acting on first impressions.
- Selective perception
Selective perception refers to the fact that people choose information according to their existing attitudes, values and beliefs. Briefly, it means that people see what they want to see and hear what they want to hear.
For instance, you tend to think highly of a person you like , and perceive only the positive side of her personality. The negative traits of that person, which may be apparent to other people, are often overlooked or ignored.
- Halo effect
The halo effect occurs when we form perceptions of people based on the observation of a single characteristic which they display. We allow that characteristic to influence our impressions of that person without first verifying them.
In an experiment described by Tubbs and Moss (1991:42) half the students in an economics class at the Melbourne Institute of Technology were given a note in which they were told that their new lecturer was considered to be a rather warm person, industrious, critical, and determined.
The other half were given a note which told them that he was considered to be a rather cold person, industrious, critical, practical, and determined. After the lecturer had finished speaking, the students were asked to rate him on fifteen characteristics. Those who were given "warm" note described the lecturer as social, popular and informal.
Those who read the "cold" description felt he was formal and self-centered. It appears that a halo effect can work to a person's advantage or disadvantage, depending on whether the perception is favorable or unfavorable.
- Stereotyping
As we form impressions of other people, we tend to classify them into categories on the basis of their characteristics. We put them into groups based on their race, religion, occupation, accent or socio-economic level.
Thus we think about a teenager, a foreigner, a lawyer, or a trouble-maker and assume that they will display all the characteristics we have come to associate with that type. Furthermore, the way we communicate with them will be based on the way we expect them to behave, rather than responding to each person as an individual.
Stereotype is the term used to describe the mental picture we form, and the behavior we display, when we classify according to general type, rather than attending to the specific characteristics displayed by an individual example of that type (Ellis & McClintock 1990:21).
Stereotyping provides a convenient way for summing people up, but it can be very limiting and cause us to arrive at conclusions which are not only wrong, but have negative consequences for interpersonal relationships.
Magriet, for instance, has been told that all accountants are dull and boring. When she meets Stefan, an accountancy student, she automatically perceives him as dull and boring without taking the trouble to get to know him.
To avoid the tendency to classify people, we need to make the effort to regard them as individuals: relationships are formed with individuals, not with stereotypes.
Tips to Improving Your Perception of Others
Improving the accuracy of your perceptions of others is largely a process of being mentally aware that one's initial perceptions are not always correct and that they may need to be revised.
Verderber (1990:50-54) provides guidelines for constructing a more realistic impression of others and for assessing the validity of one's own perceptions.
- Actively question the accuracy of your perceptions.
Many people act on their perceptions as though they were reality, saying "I know what I saw". Recognizing the possibility of error motivates one to seek further verification and avoids erroneous impressions.
- Seek more information to verify perceptions.
Taking the trouble to gather more information about people that one meets helps to determine whether the original perception is accurate.
- Talk with the people with whom you are forming perceptions.
The best way to get information about people and to get to know them is to talk with them. Some perceptions may still be inaccurate, but the likelihood of accuracy is increased.
- Realize that perceptions of people need to change over time
People's attitudes and behavior often change, and one's perceptions of them need to change accordingly. It may be easier to hang onto one's original perceptions, but communication based on outdated, inaccurate perceptions can be more costly than revising one's perceptions.
- Check perceptions verbally before proceeding.
To avoid drawing the wrong conclusions from other people's nonverbal behavior, it is important to make a perception check, a verbal statement that reflects one's understanding of the meaning of other people's nonverbal cues.
For example: Your mother uses a sharp tone of voice when she gives you instructions about the chores she would like you to do while she is at work. You say, "From the sound of your voice, I get the impression I have done something to annoy you. Have I?"
The question is the perception check. She may well be annoyed with you, in which case the perception check may lead to a discussion and resolution of the problem. On the other hand, she may be concerned about an entirely different matter and inadvertently created your perception of the situation. In this case, the perception check may avoid misunderstandings and future problems.


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Connelly Partners Launches Connelly Partners Health
— CP Health Takes a Unique Human Approach to Healthcare Marketing
— Industry Veteran Stephen Piotrowski Leads New Health Practice as Managing Director
Boston, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Independent agency Connelly Partners (CP) announced today that it is launching Connelly Partners Health (CP Health), a new dedicated health practice as part of the agency's integrated offering. Building off of the agency's work in healthcare over the past two decades, CP Health will specialize in working with LifeScience, MedTech and Healthcare organizations. Healthcare marketing industry veteran Stephen Piotrowski has joined the team as Managing Director of CP Health to lead the practice.
By tapping into CP's Defiantly Human philosophy and mission to defend the role of emotion and the human right brain, CP Health will partner with clients to define strategy and campaigns that reflect the shared values between patients/healthcare providers and brands. CP Health will work with clients through a process that leverages anthropology, data, and technology to uncover what audiences want and guide brand strategy, creative and integrated execution.
"As people have become increasingly active and more engaged in their healthcare, truly improving engagement requires a deeper understanding of your customers' actions, behaviors and preferences," said Piotrowski. "Too often the focus is skewed towards the disease with the person being overlooked. What drew me to Connelly Partners is its differentiated approach that gets at the heart of today's challenges by prioritizing humanity and connecting insights about what makes us human to clients' brands."
The agency's extensive consumer, B-to-B, and health and wellness experience is directly applicable to healthcare as evidenced by the recent account wins and growth. CP works with clients across three offices (Boston, Dublin, Vancouver) to provide a global perspective while delivering the local expertise needed based on clients' needs via integrated teams that work across offices.
"Connelly Partners has had a passion for and invested in the health space for nearly two decades. Some of our best work and best results have been in the space. It was time to formalize our commitment and frame our experience with a dedicated health practice that reflects our Defiantly Human view of the world," said Steve Connelly, president and copywriter, Connelly Partners. "Steve Piotrowski knows this industry inside and out and fits our culture seamlessly, and we are collectively committed to building CP Health into a strong healthcare marketing partner."
Piotrowski has over 30 years of patient and healthcare professional marketing experience across Oncology, Rare Disease, Ophthalmology, Vaccine and Device areas and in managing successful U.S. and global product launches. A Northeast native, he relocated back to Boston in 2013 to support the booming LifeScience industry where he successfully led the growth of several agency offices, most recently for JPA Health, and previously for H4B Boston/Havas Health. He also held leadership positions at Saatchi & Saatchi/Publicis. Throughout the course of his career, Piotrowski has worked with Sanofi Genzyme, Pfizer, Bayer Healthcare, Glaukos Corporation, Nobelpharma and Teva.
The launch of CP Health comes on the heels of additional growth for the agency, which has taken an aggressive approach over the last year. Most recently, CP acquired VRX Studios (VRX), which for two decades has earned the reputation as the hospitality industry's leading photography and visual content company. The agency has also landed client wins including UNO Pizzeria & Grill and a global medical device manufacturer.
About Connelly Partners
Connelly Partners is an independent, full-service agency based in Boston and with offices in Dublin and Vancouver, working with brands across Consumer, B2B and Health categories. The agency positions clients for success through a process that balances the power of data with a passion for studying human behavior. Connelly Partners provides a global perspective while delivering the local expertise needed based on clients' needs via integrated teams that work across offices. Clients include Titleist, Audi Ireland, Williamsburg Tourism Council, Gorton's Seafood, New Balance, Liberty Bank, the New England Aquarium, the Museum of Fine Arts, and UNO Pizzeria & Grill, among others. For more information, visit: www.connellypartners.com.
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