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Cultural memory in post-Yugoslav theatre
Principal Investigator at ZRC SAZUIva Kosmos, PhD
Original Title
Kulturni spomin v postjugoslovanskem gledališču
Duration1 May 2017–30 April 2019
Financial SourceJavna agencija za raziskovalno dejavnost Republike Slovenije
Proposed project will research theatre and literature as active forces in shaping cultural memory of Yugoslavia. The research is set in the context of former Yugoslavia and its successor states dealing with a challenge of how to remember their socialist past. This research studies five theatre performances, and two literary pieces from former Yugoslav republics, and conducts a final comparative analysis between them. The goal of the research is to investigate whether there is a potential in theatre and literature to act as an active force in the formation of cultural memory. Do they reproduce or challenge and possibly augment or reshape the dominant memory narrative? Each case study will concentrate firstly on formal analysis of memory narrative as constructed in a literary or theatrical work. Reception study will follow. The media reception will be in focus. The analysis of media coverage will show whether the selected works affected the public discussion and the way Yugoslavia is remembered in media.
Phase 1 – Overview and analysis of recent case studies (month 1-2)
Phase 2 – Case studies of two theatre plays and a novel produced and published in Slovenia (month 3-11)
Phase 3 – Collecting archive and media materials from Zagreb Youth Theatre in Zagreb, and the Yugoslav Drama Theatre in Belgrade (month 12-13)
Phase 4 – Case studies of three theatre plays and a literary piece, produced in Croatia, Serbia and through international cooperation (month 13-18)
Phase 5 – Analysis and synthesis (month 19-24)


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Time will tell if optimism jumps even higher after the November election.
Optimism about the economy is up for the first time in seven months, and stable gas prices may be one reason behind the uptick.
Consumer sentiment increased slightly to 46%, a one-point increase from September, according to the results of a national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).
The last time at least half of the population was optimistic about the economy was March 2016, when gas prices averaged $1.80 per gallon and 50% expressed optimism.
U.S. fuel consumers report a median gas price of $2.20 per gallon, unchanged from September 2016, though more than $1 per gallon cheaper than in October 2014. At that time, gas prices were $3.35 just prior to American voters headed into the midterm elections.
"Stable gas prices appear to have stabilized consumer sentiment, which is recovering but still significantly below the 53% who were optimistic last October, said Jeff Lenard, NACS vice president of strategic industry initiatives. "Of course, the partisan political landscape also plays a significant role in tamping down optimism. It will be interesting to see if optimism jumps higher over the coming months—no matter who is elected."
Men continue to be more optimistic than women (49% vs. 43%). Younger consumers ages 18 to 34 are the most optimistic by age (54%) and consumers in the West (51%) are the more optimistic by region (51%). Meanwhile, sentiment was unchanged in the South (44%), an area plagued by fuel supply challenges in September following the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, which carries 2.5 million barrels per day of product to the Southeast, in particular. Only 9% of drivers in the South say that gas prices significantly increased last month compared to the national average of 7% of drivers who say prices increased significantly.
Looking ahead, U.S. fuel consumers are split on whether gas prices will rise or remain the same. Nearly half (49%) say they expect gas prices to continue to rise, while another two in five (40%) predict that prices will remain about the same as today. Just one in 10 (11%) U.S. fuel consumers say they expect gas prices to drop in the next 30 days.
Consumers say their vehicle's average fuel efficiency increased to 23.8 miles per gallon, which is about 1% higher that self-reported mileage a year ago. Average miles per dollar—a calculation that examines gas prices related to vehicle fuel efficiency—increased slightly this month to 10.8 miles per dollar as gas prices remained constant and fuel efficiency increased.
NACS, which represents the convenience store industry that sells 80% of the gas in the United States, conducts monthly consumer surveys to gauge how gas prices affect broader economic trends. The survey was conducted online by Penn Schoen Berland; 1,100 U.S. adults who purchase fuel for a vehicle such as a car, truck or van at least once per month were surveyed Oct. 5-7, 2016.

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Zeds Dead x SNAILS – Magnets ft. Akylla (Original Mix)
A handful of Canadian artists are behind a rollercoaster of a bass track called "Magnets". The song is from dubstep titans Zeds Dead and vomitstep originator SNAILS and features a powerful vocal performance from Akylla. From the highs of the arpeggiated synths to the lows of the booming bass, this tune will have you wishing you took a Dramamine before you pressed play. The song was co-released by SNAILS' Slugz Music and Zeds Dead's Deadbeats record labels.
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Toronto natives Dylan Mamid (DC) and Zach Rapp-Rovan (Hooks) debuted the track at their DeadRocks show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado a few months ago before playing it again at Electric Zoo, on their radio show Deadbeats Radio 066, and Night Owl Radio 162.
Montreal resident Frédérik Durand just started his 52 date North American tour The Shell 2.0 after recently releasing a bunch of remixes from his album "The Shell".
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Review: A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
Author: Robert Goolrick
Pages: 291
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Release Date: April 7, 2009
Publisher: Algonquin
Source: Personal Copy
Robert Goolrick creates a near winner with his stark and austere tale about Ralph Truitt, a wealthy business man in a turn-of-the-century remote Wisconsin town. In the local newspaper, he places an advertisement for a "reliable wife" to be a part of his life plan. After receiving multiple inquiries, Ralph decides to go with "a simple honest woman" by the name of Catherine Land. Catherine journeys to Wisconsin with a desire to escape her past and a plan of her own, with the ends justifying the means. This becomes apparent in the beginning when Ralph realizes that the picture Catherine sent is not of her but of some unknown woman.
Starting out as a seemingly slow and typical romance, the story turns into an unconventional gothic psychological mystery. Everything surrounding the living is in a state of decay and abandonment, with the frigid and barren Wisconsin winter, known for driving the inhabitants of the town to insanity, bearing down hard. Ralph's own desire to escape loneliness, especially in his bed, keeps him married to the mysterious Catherine even after figuring out her motives are not as pure as they first appeared. Add in the search for Ralph's foppish estranged son and the tangled web of violence and deceit quickly begins to unwind. There were actually a lot of plot twists for such a short book.
However, I'm more 'meh' about this novel than anything. I think the writing was decent as well as the pacing and storyline, but the one-dimensional, sex obsessed characters started to negate the other exciting aspects that the author created. The characters were not particularly likable and had very few redeeming qualities. If anything, I think this detracted from the story telling. Despite poor character development, A Reliable Wife is a beautifully written examination of love, in many forms, and the everlasting consequences of those relationships. Goolrick's lyrical character driven story is complex and messy, just like life itself.


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Hard Pivots, Atomic Time and a New Vision of the American Dream.
During the 1980's, Chris Gardner struggled with homelessness while raising a toddler son – a gripping story told through his autobiography, "The Pursuit of Happyness," which became a successful movie where he was portrayed by actor Will Smith. In 2007, Will Smith was nominated for an academy award as best actor for his portrayal as Chris Gardner. Through perseverance, he became a stockbroker, eventually founding his own brokerage firm in 1987.
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Last week was inundated with Black Panther images and headlines (most wrong). No, I am not talking about the famous or infamous film that you have probably watched. I am talking about the melanistic leopard that was photographed in Laikipia, Kenya, allegedly for the first time since 1909 by, guess who? An American photographer (explorer?). Sounds familiar? Because it is. Reminiscent of the 17th and 18th century Western explorers discovering Mosi-Oa-Tunya (and later named it after some European tribal queen, Victoria), the story of Western explorers discovering things already existing among the local has only changed shape and form.
With social media, however, it becomes plain to see the pure desire by both western media and explorers to be story tellers for others. It is the desire rooted in a belief that anything produced by others, and Africans in this case, is not credible—a racist view at most. How could a black leopard have lived in Laikipia and they believe no one in Kenya had ever seen it nor taken a photo of it? Africa must still be a dark continent with no access to a camera! An accompanying academic paper was published by a group that works at a zoo in the USA and a conservancy in Kenya. I want to first address the photographer and academic claims that are rooted in neocolonial views and the political Machiavellianism about seeing Africa for its natural resources and no interest in its people and the struggles they go through. Secondly, I want to spare not the lax academicians in Africa who sit in offices as part of the petty bourgeoise but forget their service.
Africa faces multiple challenges, which we acknowledge and at least some sections are trying to address these. The most important ones are those affecting the people directly. However, western remnants in Africa and their counterparts have been obsessed with problems related to wildlife. Take Kenya, in enter the British who were climate tourists in the 60's and have never left, then you have a plethora of conservancies displacing locals.
The bizarre love for African animals by Westerners begun way back as part of the view of Africa first as a continent filled with wild animals and people they described as uncivilized. From then, they have fancied and created an imaginary country that has preserved these animals for their satiation. From the time they came for safaris with contempt for the people in whose lands they drove, they have taken back this ubiquitous love for the African wildlife. Children watch cartoons of African animals, sleep in African-animal-printed pajamas, and go to the zoos where African animals are kept for admiration.
No other continent is obsessed with the nature of another continent like it is in the West. You won't find bison pajamas in Nigeria, no moose toys in South Africa to a level of an obsession. This love has translated into a feeling of ownership for what belongs to others, and hence the desire to see themselves as leaders in conserving it. However, behind this, is the notion that Africa has no capacity to manage or conserve its own resources—same reasoning behind colonialism—that Africa needs help to manage its affairs. This belief is not reserved for the political class, it is deep-seated than logic may want to have it.
For a peep of such beliefs, take for example the recent movements that are reclaiming artifacts that were stolen during the looting years (read colonial years). A hood of millennials on any such social media post comes to the defense of their murderous and thieving ancestors to utter contemptuous and racist words "they are better off here, at least everyone can learn about them, in Africa they would have been destroyed". Even with wars precipitated by the West in Africa, tons of examples abound about our inability to take care of not only artifacts and cultural heritage, but also of our own natural resources.
So, in the vein of doing what Africa cannot do for itself, they move ahead to protect what they value—animals and not people. A simplistic approach which has led to the opening of conservancies, interrupting human life around them and without consideration for the challenges of the poor. These conservancies, with expensive prices, displace the poor, and focus on the foreigners to enjoy the wildlife. The poor are disadvantaged further and denied of meaningful participation in the national economic pie. This is done in conjunction with the rich bourgeoisie (the political class) that is in an alliance with the imperialists. The desire to protect outside (tourist) interests weighs more than the desire to protect the citizens (1. Kenya sent soldiers to Somalia after abduction of foreigners, 2. Burkina Faso government resigned after foreigners were abducted…not locals).
Neocolonialism is alive and well!
The center of the recent episode, as expected, is another conservancy in Kenya. An animal photographer hears stories of a black panther in Kenya from the locals, travels there in 2018, captures it on camera, and Western media houses (and a scientist, who you expect to be more informed) say it is the first proof since 1909! What of the locals who have been seeing it? Their lack of an advanced camera to capture means their story that they saw does not count for confirmation? What of a simple request for evidence in Kenya? Actually, as it turned out, journalists, and others had already taken pictures of the black panther as far back as 2013. But just like any other political propaganda waged by the West, the Western photographers have the advantage of their media which has capitalized on the fact that their language was imposed on Africa and advanced as better than our languages, so they can be listened to, the story was picked up by 'international' media and it was abuzz.
To be concerned about Africa is to understand its culture. To not believe that a man saw a leopard with his eyes is not to trust him, or his system of science: observation. Further, to attribute what he told you he saw when you see it yourself is to believe only your method works. Publishing this as "Western discovery for Africa" gives those who do so a warm glow effect about helping Africa. "Oh look, we discovered a black panther in Africa after 100 years. We are helping Africa!" As the authors of the Big Conservation Lie said, "It is the ultimate self-actualization tool used by young naive idealists, failed professionals, idle billionaires, and everyone in between. It is not really an obsession with Africa. It is obsession with self. Africa's people or wildlife are just the tools used to satisfy this need."
Africa must come to the defense of itself and its capacity to dictate its destiny, be it in the use of resources or generation of information. From the comprador politicians, to the proletariat who have borne the brown end of the stick of neocolonialism, there has not been a strong enough voice at creating a counter narrative. Armed with the recent climb in Africa's access to information communication & technology, an educated mass, and a general awakening among the citizenry, we need to harness these tools to redefine and rewrite the story. The media houses have been lax in telling the African story and hyping it. A reflection of the audience who have more interest in Western stories than stories from the backyard.
Why should someone who has never watched "Game of Thrones" be considered less civilized than someone who has never watched "Superstory"? Years of soft colonialism – what came after we achieved political independence – neocolonialism, and mental manipulation have led people to actively or passively distance themselves from what is theirs and associate with what the imperialists have offered. Classic example: language. The media will have to 'force-feed' us to change the narrative and help in telling and selling the Africa we want. African media actively partook in the odious celebration that a Black Panther has been spotted 'for the first time', and later carried the reclaimed narrative of Kenyans who had seen other Black Panthers earlier than Will Burrad-Lucas.
Academia is equally guilty in this case. For all the leopards that were spotted, scientists in Kenya did not think of contributing to knowledge by documenting them. It took scientists from a zoo to scientifically document these latest images! The educated are letting the masses down sometimes. The intellectuals must not fall into docile intellectuals patterned after Western fashions (believing the man on the ground did not see the leopard), a form of subtle bastardization. We all must intervene. Our intervention to tell a counter narrative must be polemic, aggressive and unapologetic as we pour scorn on these David Livingstone and Christopher Columbus types of narratives. The idea that something only exists when validated by the West belongs to the gutters! But equally, we must tell our stories and not sit on them!


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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the satellite into space on June 6, 2021, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It completed its in-orbit testing in July 2021. In August more major contracts were signed between SiriusXM and Maxar.
Maxar has been building satellites for SiriusXM since 2000, which includes the first-generation Sirius satellites launched in 2000 and the second-generation Sirius satellites launched in 2009 and 2013. SXM-8 is the ninth high-powered, digital, audio radio satellite built by Maxar for SiriusXM. Built on Maxar's 1300-class platform and designed to provide more than 15 years of service, SXM-8 is more than 27 feet tall and weighed nearly 7,000 kg at launch. SXM-8 has a large, mesh, unfurlable reflector almost 30 feet in diameter that will allow SiriusXM programming to reach its radios, including those in moving vehicles. "We are proud of our long-standing relationship with SiriusXM and excited to see SXM-8 ready for service to bring entertainment to millions of SiriusXM subscribers," said Chris Johnson, Maxar's Senior Vice President of Space Programs Delivery. "The entire Maxar team is committed to excellence, and playing a role in the success of our customers' missions is what drives us every day."
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"We are committed to enhancing our satellite fleet and ability to deliver the best audio entertainment, traffic, weather, data and information services for years to come," said Bridget Neville, SiriusXM's Senior Vice President of Satellite and Repeater Systems Engineering and Operations. "We congratulate our engineering team, Maxar and SpaceX on a successful launch and commissioning." SXM-8 will provide continuous, reliable delivery of SiriusXM's audio entertainment and information services to consumers in the United States and will expand SiriusXM's coverage area in Canada and the Caribbean. SXM-8 will extend the health of SiriusXM's satellite fleet and its satellite-delivered services through at least 2036.
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On August 4, Maxar Technologies announced it received an order to build another geostationary communications satellite for longtime customer SiriusXM. The SXM-9 satellite will be based on Maxar's proven 1300-class platform and built at the company's manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. It is expected that SXM-9 will launch in 2024. "Maxar's 1300-class platform has served as a reliable spacecraft platform for decades, and we're glad to see SiriusXM will rely on its performance once again," said Robert Curbeam, Maxar Senior Vice President of Space Capture. "We're looking forward to continuing our decades-long relationship with SiriusXM."
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On August 24, following the SXM-9 satellite order, Maxar Technologies announced yet another order to build a geostationary communications satellite for SiriusXM. Following the SXM-9 satellite order, SXM-10, a high-powered digital audio radio satellite, will be built on Maxar's 1300-class platform at the company's manufacturing facility in Palo Alto, California. "Maxar has been manufacturing communications satellites for SiriusXM for decades, and we're proud to continue this relationship for both SXM-9 and SXM-10," said Chris Johnson, Maxar's Senior Vice President of Space Programs Delivery.


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When it's a GOP Administration
When Democrats are the majority
Bring on the Cult of the Savvy, Democrats in disarray (or panic — Politico — of course).
Forget if it was the Lawrence O'Donnell or Brian Wilson (update: it was Wilson, update: Williams, damnit, what was I thinking? Thanks for noticing and pointing that out, Adrastos — at least I got it right further down) segment on MSNBC that mentioned "Democrat, sorry, Democratic, investigations of the 'botched Biden' response."
Oh, and the endless grim litany of "yeah, but…" to ensure the message was, is, and will forever be Democrats stumble, while GOP daddies might err, but only on the side of maybe, possibly, being, a bit, I don't know, aggressive, but only because, you know, sometime you gotta kick ass and name names, and What-The-Fuck-all?
Since Cassandra and Adrastos (won't call him Boss, promise) said it better than I can, my .0002 cents is only that war actually is hell, and that's why it shouldn't be the first resort, regardless of how eager armchair generals are to open a great big can of whupass, provided there's sufficient distance between their lard-asses and anything that might disturb their comfort.
The Afghanistan war was never going to end well.
The only other option was for it to never end.
As for the chaos, well…
It looks like the best-case scenario was Afghans allied with us were supposed to be flak-catchers for a few weeks or months which assumes a certain, I don't know, underestimation (misunderestimation, to paraphrase George W.) of their basic intelligence if not common sense.
But, and to go back MSNBC, pretty much the official Democratic Party channel these days: a few semi-libruls, a former GOP congresscritter anchoring the morning feed, and a number of ex-GOP anti-Trumpers chatting it up with Rush Limbaugh fan Brian Williams (wow, the left really has a hell of a presence on cable TV!), anyway…
While the Afghanistan war end game is not at all something to crow about, the fact that they've "finally" (in the words of Richard Engel) managed to get some measure of order to the evacuation after — gasp, 5-6 days — reminded me, of how, in the pre-Twitter Stone (Blog?) Age, it took at least that long for a GOP administration to deal with the drowning of New Orleans.
And that was without the overt xenophobia, though, ahem, more than a few victims of the flood are likely as foreign to the MAGAs as Afghans.
Also, too, the then-Karl Rove variant of the Repugs simultaneously played the "let's not point fingers" game while pointing fingers at — of course — Democratic governor Kathleen Blanco, with a pliant media more than willing to play along.
Meanwhile, corporate media's latched on to "Biden's bungled response" of, holy shit, almost a week, while forgetting that this administration took office after a lack of any effort at a smooth transition and an attempt to overturn the election via a riot
Oh, and deliberate undermining of basic public health measures to mitigate a once-in-a-century pandemic, not to mention a nihilistic GOP that's abandoned small d democracy in favor of overt racist herrenvolk governance.
"On brand."
Must be media speak for why do journalism when you can do teevee?


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Wednesday 04/10/2023
New Delhi: Servotech Power Systems Limited, a leading company engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of high-end solar products, LEDs, Oxygen Concentrators and EV Charging equipment, has announced the appointment of Deepak Kumar as its Vice President of EV charger vertical.
In this role at Servotech, Deepak Kumar will lead End to End Supply Chain & Operations for EV Charger Vertical. He will be closely working with Directors, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officers for the smooth Product Development, Lean Processes, Mass Production and Distribution of EV Charger in both AC & DC Segment. With his appointment, Servotech intends to strengthen its leadership team.
Deepak has extensive experience of Two decades in the Automotive & Telecom sectors majorly with Honda Cars India Ltd., Tata Motors Ltd. and Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers. He is an avid Learner and keep on adding new skills like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB®) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP®). In his last stint as DGM (SQA) he has strengthen Supply Chain by improving Product Quality with Strategic Suppliers and Quality Management Systems (QMS) at Leverage & Critical Suppliers. Previously at Honda Motors he has successfully delivered many improvement projects as Manager in Procurement & Supply Chain, he has successfully executed alternate sourcing, localization, development & delivery of Amaze, City and Jazz components and played pivoted role in smoothening domestic, Imports/Exports Inbound & Outbound Logistics with advance Risk Identification & meticulous Contingency Plan. During his initial phase of career, he utilized the opportunity to understand Tata's model of "Centre of Excellence" and delivered improvements through implementing Kitting concept at Cowl Assembly shop and Productivity & Quality improvement at Frame Assembly shop with Line Balancing & Strengthening QMS. Over the years Deepak has demonstrated strong capabilities and a few of them are Supply chain design, planning & optimization, alternate sourcing, procurement, vendor & component development, VAVE, VSM, End to End Logistics, Lean manufacturing processes & Leadership.
Commenting on the announcement, Raman Bhatia, Founder & Managing Director, Servotech Power Systems said, "We are delighted to welcome Deepak to the Servotech team. Servotech will benefit immensely with his vision, expertise and SCM skills. We are sure that with his wealth of experience he will be able to help Servotech scale newer heights in the EV Industry"
Talking about his new role, Deepak Kumar, Vice President, EV Charger, Servotech Power Systems said, "No doubt Electric Vehicles are going to drive Automotive segment back to its past glory, as estimated by Grant Thornton Bharat and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry suggest India will need more than 4,00,000 charging stations for the 20 Lakh-plus electric vehicles that could be on its road by 2026, with this growth rate EV Charger is definitely having vast scope and potential in near future. Looking at the market dynamic of this segment and the pace with which disruptive technologies and multiple new entrant are knocking the door, we need to pull up our socks and endeavour to deliver On Time Quality Product with competitive pricing in a most sustainable way"
Servotech is focused on expanding its team to over 1000 full-time employees in the coming 9 months. Currently, the company has over 200 employees.
Recently, Servotech announced its foray into the EV market and initiated the manufacturing of smart tech-driven innovative EV chargers for installation at various EV charging stations across the country. The decision of embarking on this new journey is in line with its vision of developing solutions in accordance with the Government's Make in India initiative and steering the nation towards a greener and sustainable future.
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Ten mobile pantry trucks are being delivered to service food banks across the country. They will supply nutritious food to people at risk of hunger who live in communities where fresh food is limited, providing access to nutritious food in both urban and rural "food deserts." These trucks are expected to distribute more than 8 million pounds of food annually.
"We are thrilled to have this fleet up and running, thanks to funding support from Idol Gives Back," said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America. "Their $5 million donation is helping us to provide much-needed food to the 37 million people served annually by our network of food banks."
The mobile pantries will impact food banks located in areas of significant need, including Los Angeles and San Fransicso, Albuquerque, Oak Park, Mich., Abilene, Tex., and Gainesville, Fla.
The Idol Gives Back Foundation also provided funding to 10 food banks to hire new staff members dedicated to local food sourcing efforts. These individuals will be charged with identifying new sources of donated food and increasing donations from local and regional food manufacturers.
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Of all the business experiences, the customer service and shopping experiences are the most decisive. "How did it go?", is the question in the minds of companies at the end of that meeting that can initiate brand loyalties or destroy all future ties. We are so interested that every customer service department includes surveys following a commercial exchange to monitor our performance.
In this environment, the current competition for loyalty and creating these loyalties has made the concept of "contact center" evolve to an omnichannel system, replacing the old concept of a call-center that focuses on telephone service only. "Strategy is an explosive component when we put it together with the contact center concept, and that's what we have dedicated ourselves to over the years," says Hebé Lugo, president of the consultancy and contact center Strategic Minds, which has implemented omnichannel systems in Latin America. "An omnichannel center needs the technology, the people, the training, and the strategy. Or, at least, that's what we offer at Strategic Minds."
What's wrong with a call center? Let's start with the concept itself: it refers to phone calls, and thus conceives communication as an exchange of messages using a single channel, in this case the telephone. We can explain it like this:
Disadvantages of a call-center system
- Long waiting times
- Only one way to communicate with the customer
- Expensive to implement
- Outsourcing implies a cost for a traditional and limited service
The omnichannel revolution
"The differential value of an omnichannel system is the quality of its people," explains Azalea García, human resources specialist at Strategic Minds. "What we have is personnel with a much more sophisticated technical level and knowledge that allows us to adapt the service to the specific expectation of the client".
It so happens that a traditional call center is a backward system.
At first glance, traditional call centers are deeply rooted in our consumer culture. A 2018 study showed that there were about 7,400 call centers in the United States alone, with companies such as Alorica, AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wells Fargo as their main implementers.
Likewise, Latin America has been ranked among the "three great regions" of call-centers, although far below India —known as "the call-center of the world" due to the enormous amount of outsourced services that it offers from this type.
But the trend is receding: a user experience survey (known as UX or user experience) published in 2020 by Aberdeen sfound a 69% increase in the use of chat as part of its communication with customers, an increase more than double in eight years.
And, as we already mentioned, implementing a traditional call center can be complex and expensive. Likewise, not all businesses have the capacity to have one, so the option is to outsource the call-center service, either for customer service or for sales (the two most common types of call-center). Does it make sense to outsource a service that no longer meets the requirements of today's consumer?
How the omnichannel works
Chat, emails, social networks. Customers search Google, compare prices, and initiate a purchase. Or they see something of interest on social media –such as a sponsored post on Instagram– and seek to get in touch. Here the problem begins, since "most (companies) still operate websites, mobile applications and physical stores in isolation," says Rightpoint in its study Omnichannel is Growing Up.
Let's put ourselves in a customer's shoes. Where is he or she connecting from? Using laptops, tablets, or smartphones? The omnichannel offer seeks to provide the same experience from any channel that the client uses to contact us, always in a unified way.
But let's not confuse omnichannel with multichannel. "Omni" is a Latin prefix that implies "everyone", and by joining it with "channel", we mean that the experience is unified. In the case of "multichannels", the services run in parallel. This happens, for example, if we go to a physical store that has a separate sales service on the Web: that is a multichannel.
The omnichannel experience allows a user to select, say, an electric guitar on the Web from a music store, then go to the physical store to test it before completing their purchase using their smartphone. Or buy a vehicle, or maybe visualize an apartment online before renting it or scheduling a leisure trip. Omnichannel systems are now available for every need.
"The service we provide is of a very high quality," explains Azalea García. "The vision of omnichannel is that the quality of the personnel and the technical knowledge they have is more directed to the experience they are going to work with. For example, in health services or in technology areas. At Strategic Minds we focus on transmitting that culture and being very focused on the service that our workers are going to provide."
Omnichannel: response in times of COVID
In these times of the crisis caused by COVID-19, it makes even more sense to implement omnichannel systems. Let's look at some direct benefits:
Benefits of an omnichannel system
- Reduction of operating costs
- Customer loyalty
- Improved perception of your brand
- Optimization of resources
- Increase in the quality of the service provided
From small personal or family businesses to start-ups, SMEs and large companies, all migrated between 2020-2021 to digital interactions due to the pandemic. This has led companies such as Inditex –owner of Zara– to increase digital sales by 74% in the first half of 2020, also announcing omnichannel modalities such as Click & Go, Click & Find and Click & Try.
"Today, consumers expect to buy on the computer, the phone, or standing in a store and choose delivery home, in the same store, in a predetermined location or in the trunk of their car," explains Carlos Cordon, a researcher on the matter. "A salesperson who cannot do this loses between 10 and 30% of his sales."
Like all great changes, the omnichannel revolution requires sharpening objectives, and many of the functions of an organization such as IT, supply chain, marketing, stores, and sales force. It is a path of success that can redefine not only success but even the survival of your business against competitors.
Taking the first step is on your side.
About Strategic Minds
Strategic Minds, established in 2011 by Hebé Lugo in Puerto Rico, is a consulting firm specialized in marketing and sales strategies that provides ommichannel services in Latin America and the United States. Strategic Minds' Multi-Channel Contact Center staff have extensive experience employing strategies to increase our clients' sales, helping them make smart decisions on their growth journey. Strategic Minds is responsible for implementing improvements in your business, operations, culture, marketing, sales, and all areas where sustained growth and a profitable operation can be generated.
About Hebé Lugo
Hebé Lugo has more than twenty years of experience and has established itself as a recognized leader in strategy matters, successfully executing its vision of creating a consulting firm that meets the needs of medium-sized companies, assisting together with the Strategic Minds team in the transformation of its processes and structure to compete in the global market.


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I received a nice gift package today from the company "SKIN TIGHT" that helps to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs. "SKIN TIGHT" products helps to CLEAN, CLEAR, TONE, SMOOTH & SOFTEN the skin. These product will be great to use on my male clients; music artists and ball players.
Ladies, don't worry "SKIN TIGHT" didn't forget about us. Their Ointment and Alcohol Free Ingrown Hair Creme can be used for shaving and waxing. Another great tip, the Clearing Cleanser is great for removing makeup so I will be using lots of this item.
I'll keep you posted on how the products works and if my celebrity clients love it.
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In BARC Impressions for Week 14 of 2017 (April 1 to 7), the Hindi GEC space witnessed significant changes with Star Plus launching its afternoon primetime and the Indian Premier League attracting a lot of GEC viewers. While the overall Impressions have fallen across the genre, Star Plus has been able to minimise its fall.
Star Plus reclaimed its top spot in the U+R markets and increased its numbers in Urban. Sony Pal held the No. 2 spot, while Colors and Zee TV lost significant viewership. Sony Pal has three of its shows in the top five shows in rural markets – Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, CID and Balveer being the top three shows.
Top channels in U+R markets
As per select BARC India data for Week 14 of 2017 for HSM (U+R): NCCS All: 2+ Individuals, Star Plus came back to the No. 1 position after a gap of one week, garnering 691.210 million Impressions. Sony Pal, slipped to No. 2 but is still performing well, clocking 603.379 million Impressions. At No. 3,Colors has lost significant viewership at 588.225 million Impressions. Rishtey, the sibling FTA GEC of Colors, was at No. 4 with 496.235 million Impressions. Zee TV too has lost significant numbers to stand at No. 5 with 481.772 million Impressions. Star Utsav climbed up to stand at No. 6 by clocking 430.182 million Impressions. Zee Anmol is at No. 7 with 424.007 million Impressions. At No. 8, Sony Entertainment Television stayed put with 414.068 million Impressions, while Sony SAB garnered marginally lesser numbers (414.057 million Impressions). Life OK was at No. 10 with 336.568 million Impressions.
Top programmes in U+R markets
As per select data {HSM (urban+rural): NCCS All: Prime Time (1800 – 2330 hrs): 2+ Individuals}, Colors' Naagin – Season 2 stayed on top with 11.363 million Impressions. Zee TV's Kumkum Bhagya too remained at No. 2 with 10.168 million Impressions. Star Plus' Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai at No. 3 garnered 9.440 million Impressions. Colors' Shani stood at No. 4 with 7.754 million Impressions. Zee TV's singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs slipped to No. 4 with 7.470 million Impressions.
Top channels in Urban markets
Star Plus retains its lead in urban markets with 475.108 million Impressions. At No. 2, Colors garnered 400.277 million Impressions. Zee TV stood at No. 3 with 288.031 million Impressions while Sony Entertainment Television stood at No. 4 with 279.669 million Impressions. Sony SAB is at No. 5 with 276.347 million Impressions. Life OK stood at No. 6 with 215.528 million Impressions followed by Sony Pal which garnered 148.874 million Impressions. At No. 8, &TV garnered 128.515 million Impressions. Rishtey stood at No. 9 with 123.732 million Impressions and Star Utsav stood at No. 10 with 101.711 million Impressions.
Top programmes in Urban markets
As per select data {HSM (urban): NCCS All: Prime Time (1800 – 2330 hours): 2+ Individuals}, Colors' Naagin- Season 2 led the top programmes list with 7.127 million Impressions. Star Plus' Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai stood at No. 2 with 6.635 million Impressions. Zee TV's Kumkum Bhagya stood at No. 3 with 6.194 million Impressions. At No. 4, Colors' Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki garnered 5.480 million Impressions. Sony SAB's Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah stood at No. 5 with 5.158 million Impressions.
Top channels in Rural markets
Sony Pal continued to lead the rural markets garnering 454.505 million Impressions. Rishtey took second position with 372.502 million Impressions. Zee Anmol slipped to No. 3 with 328.752 million Impressions. Star Utsav stood at No. 4 with 328.471 million Impressions. Star Plus stood at No. 5 with 216.102 million Impressions. Zee TV stood at No. 6 with 193.741 million Impressions while Colors followed with 187.947 million Impressions. At No. 8, Big Magic garnered 155.578 million Impressions while Sony SAB followed with 137.709 million Impressions. Sony Entertainment Television trailed at No. 10 with 134.398 million Impressions.
Top programmes in Rural markets
Sony Pal's Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah topped the rural programmes chart as it garnered 5.350 million Impressions. The channel's CID stood at No. 2 with 5.320 million Impressions and the channel's Baalveer took the third spot with 5.232 million Impressions. Rishtey's Naagin – Season 2 followed with 5.187 million Impression's while Colors Naagin – Season 2 was at No. 5 with 4.236 million Impressions.


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County Leitrim
Basic Ingredients
Co. Leitrim Civil Parishes Map
Co. Leitrim Roman Catholic Parishes Map
Co. Leitrim GENUKI
Co. Leitrim IGP
Leitrim Genealogy Centre (RootsIreland)
Leitrim County Library - Local Studies
Special Ingredients - Record Finding Aids
Co. Leitrim Church of Ireland Parish Records Finder
Co. Leitrim Registry of Deeds Townland Indexes Timeline
Chef's Recommendations
The county archive service appears to be just getting off the ground, so I have substituted a link to Local Studies in the Leitrim County Library.
I also came across an online database of Co. Leitrim cemetery records. No idea how far the records go back, but you might get lucky.
I also found a labour of love to all things Leitrim and Roscommon compiled by Ed Finn and his volunteers. Try not to be too alarmed by the colour scheme when the site appears and have a rummage through the database, maps and links posted for the county and selected surnames.
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The "November Nudge"
"The new tax rules kick in this year," said David Atkins, executive director of the Missouri United Methodist Foundation. "IRA gifts, Donor Advised Funds and gifts of appreciated stock will be particularly helpful for many tax-wise givers."
The Foundation has a popular brochure highlighting timely year-end giving topics that is customized for each church. There are also single-topic brochures for use anytime. "Churches can order as many brochures as they need for congregation-wide mailings, handouts to targeted small groups, or to tuck into a newsletter or bulletin," Atkins suggests.
"Of course, you can also attach the electronic version of a brochure to an email or post on Facebook," Atkins adds. "The Foundation staff will work with you to ensure you get the information and materials you request in the format you need."
View and order the brochures and other resources at the Foundation website, www.mumf.org/order-brochures. Orders can also be placed by calling the Foundation office at 800-332-8238. Orders for printed year-end brochures are encouraged by early November in order to allow time for production and shipping.


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1995 FanFest
1995 FanFest is a five-card set distributed exclusively at the 1995 Major League Baseball All-Star Game FanFest. For the second consecutive year, the five MLB Properties licensees teamed-up for a wrapper redemption program featuring special cards of Nolan Ryan. Fleer's card sports the design of 1995 Ultra,, while Upper Deck, Pinnacle Brands, and Donruss produced a special design and Topps modified Ryan's 1968 rookie card (shared with Jerry Koosman) to feature only Ryan.
- 1 Nolan Ryan 1995 Upper Deck
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say what?!
In this article from Washington Post: Age 14, and Paying With Plastic, I noticed the following paragraph…
- Convenience and control are what motivated Lisa Sims — Alex and Amanda's mother — to sign them up for Visa Buxx. Every Friday, her husband automatically moves $50 into Amanda's card account and $30 into Alex's. "My husband has always been the allowance guy, and a lot of times I would have ranting and raving teens stomping their feet at 7 p.m. on Friday because Daddy's not home and they don't have their allowance," she said.
When were you ever getting $30 to 50 a week in allowance? Yeesh!


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Logo Ideas
Box Mockups Made
Project Details
- Client: Paraguay
- Category: Branding
- Hours: 122 hrs
Paraguay is an exotic paradise hidden in South America. The best way to capture it's essence was through a unique combination logo that embodied three concepts in order to inspire travel to the country: Adventurous Warriors, Kinetic Spirits & Risk Seekers.
Once the logo was born, it was time to give Paraguay its humble and indigenous flare though the creation of a brand identity that depic the rivers in paraguay — Las Olas, a wave and curvacious line pattern.
Paraguay's brand wanted to target an audience of individuals who are seeking the next big adventure in their lifes, outside the path, outside the cliche tourist town into a hidden world full of diversity and traditional richness.
The basis of this brand stemmed from their nature, their message came from their beliefs and the color palette was born out of the spectacular sunrises and sunsets in the country.


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Israeli startup NewRocket announced the launch of what it calls a 'New Generation' of rockets. The startup's Next-Gen rockets are adaptable to a variety of satellites of all sizes. In addition to the rockets, NewRocket also develops PowerGel - an advanced gel-based fuel - which provides a more sustainable fuel solution that's still powerful and controllable, following the strictest industry regulations.
Green rockets and $1M in funding
Traditional fuels used today for satellite propulsion are highly toxic, based on hydrazine, which is expected to be banned in Europe. "Our proprietary gel fuel combines the benefits of both solid and liquid fuels: it is powerful - with similar performance to legacy hydrazine-based bi-propellants – fully controllable, and environmentally friendly. Accordingly, the gel propellant is safe and non-toxic, thereby dramatically reducing fueling, storage and ground service costs", said CEO Ilan Harel.
The technology used by NewRocket is based on technology developed by Prof Benny Natan from the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, which was licensed to the company.
As both manned and unmanned space exploration continues to entice the next great leap of innovation. We are starting to see the previous government ran space programs dip into the private pool, creating more competition and potentially more innovative results. However, the main problem, which technology like NewRocket's comes to solve, is the fact that anything to do with high propulsion rockets and jet fuel is quite pricey, creating a demand from the private sector to reduce cost, while ensuring that the products are green and on the eco-friendly side.
A graduate of Elbit Systems' deep-tech incubator - Incubit Ventures - NewRocket's technology is suited for satellites and other in-space applications, enabling high energy orbital transfer and maneuvers. A successful proof of concept also paved the way to key applications in the aviation and energy markets.
NewRocket also recently partnered with leading aerospace corporations and is currently executing projects worth millions of dollars. To expand its global reach, the company already secured $1 million, out of an ongoing funding round, led by UK based Consensus Business Group (CBG), led by prominent investor Vincent Tchenguiz.
"The investment will serve NewRocket in executing its growth strategy, accelerating engine development as we bring our propulsion solutions into the global aerospace market", said Harel. "As NewSpace companies launch constellations of thousands of satellites, while space debris is accumulating, NewRocket propulsion solutions will allow for more efficient satellite orbital deployment and de-orbiting".
NewRocket was founded in 2014 by Zohar Schlagman and Moti Elyashiv at Incubit Ventures, an incubator owned and backed by Elbit Systems and supported by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA).


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Zoom Security Concerns
We are hearing A LOT about security flaws in Zoom. Most headlines are over-hyped to encourage readership. This article explores the major threats and how to easily fix them.
Zoom security is a popular topic because Zoom has become the go-to software-as-a-service application for meetings online.
This article is mostly for people who are hosting/organizing virtual meetings, but it has value for people invited to attend them.
First, here are the things that can go wrong:
- You're holding a private meeting that contains privileged information that you don't want plastered on a billboard on the Interstate.
- Someone's microphone is turned on, and...
- The attendee can control and overpower the meeting
- The attendee has distracting background noise, such as a yapping dog, doorbell, or an incoming cell phone.
- Someone is sharing their desktop, and it contains advertisements or other content not related to what the meeting is supposed to be about.
- Someone's camera is broadcasting inappropriate content. I've already heard one story from a teach about a student who had pornography running in the background...
These are all valid concerns!
The first caution is for companies and organizations that have trade secrets or discussions that are not for public consumption. Use the "public restaurant" test: your meeting does not fit into a secretive category if you're comfortable talking about it over dinner.
The last three items are opportunities for Zoom-Bombing, much like photo-bombing. None of this harmful but it can be very very embarrassing for the host and attendees. It's a huge annoyance and a big distraction, but its only words and pictures; quickly disposed of.
The first caution is for companies and organizations that have trade secrets or discussions that are not for public consumption. Use the "public restaurant" test: your meeting does not fit into a secretive category if you're comfortable talking about it over dinner.
The last three items are opportunities for Zoom-Bombing, much like photo-bombing. None of this harmful but it can be very very embarrassing for the host and attendees. It's a huge annoyance and a big distraction, but its only words and pictures; quickly disposed of.
Risk #1: Announcing the meeting(s)
If you publicize your meeting in Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) then that's out there for the whole world. While you have no control over what a recipient does with a message, email is still the best method to deliver the invitations.
Risk #2: Finding the meeting
The URL is easy: https://zoom.us and the rest is variable: date, time, and the 9-digit meeting number.
The final meeting piece is a password, which is now enabled by default. I generally recommend a 4-8 digit number so attendees don't have to worry about upper/lower case and special characters.
Risk #3: Entering the meeting
Once someone knows the where and when of a meeting then they still must be admitted!
The "waiting room" is the first web page they see. That, too, is now enabled by default. There are two messages: "Waiting for the Host to begin the meeting" and "Waiting for the host to admit you." I just discovered if the meeting is locked then potential attendees will only see the first message.
This means a meeting host (or co-host) has to watch the participants panel. There is literally a doorbell sound that will announce when someone wants to join the meeting. The "lock meeting" option prevents late-comers from ringing the doorbell to get in.
The host and co-hosts should have a sense of who belongs in the meeting.
Of course, all that goes for naught if you publish your meeting on Facebook then disable the password and waiting room features.
Risk #4: Meeting Etiquette
This last risk is a function/responsibility of the host. The first 2-3 minutes of any virtual meeting should be a review of what controls to push and when to use them. These are some of the items I like to review:
- Mute button - when/how to use
- Space Bar to press-to-talk when audio is muted
- Stop Video button
- Chat button (open and leave open)
The host and co-hosts must remain vigilant throughout the meeting. They need to be ready to mute someone's audio or video. Offenders can be removed from the "meeting" and placed back in the waiting room.
Zoom Meeting Security Recap
The biggest danger to your meeting is an uninvited guest dominating the meeting with inappropriate conduct or content. That "hacker" cannot infect any other attendee's computer.
Here is a summary, from Rick's perspective: Advertise the existence and date/time of your meeting judiciously, communicate directly to the people you want to attend. Then, while..
- Setting up a meeting:
- YES: Use a Topic Title
- Optional: requiring registration
- YES: Use a Randomly-Generated Meeting ID
- YES: Require a Password
- YES: Audio: "Computer Audio"
- Meeting Options:
- Turn Off "Join Before Host"
- Optional: "Mute on Entry"
- Turn On "Waiting Rooms"
- Optional: "Only authenticated users can join"
- Optional: "Record the meeting automatically"
- Security Tab (once Meeting is started)
- Lock Meeting = UNchecked
- Enable Waiting Room = Checked
- Allow Participants to:
- Share screen = UNchecked
- Chat = Checked
- Rename themselves = Checked
Then, as the meeting progresses: REMOVE NUISANCE ATTENDEES
Here is a link to Rick's earlier blog: "How to Join a Zoom meeting" (No Zoom account needed!)


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Since the pandemic means many individuals keep away from additional in-person shopping, thrifting online is increasingly widespread. "It has a a lot, much larger likelihood of discovering a second life finding another person who's excited to put on it," Cline says. When modern garments may be so low-cost, it could be straightforward to fill up virtual purchasing carts just for the frenzy of the purchase. But this attitude of extra has led to mass over-production and a clothing waste crisis.
Closed-loop technology, where a product is recycled back into nearly the same product, is a tantalizing prospect for sustainability advocates, as a outcome of it primarily mimics the pure strategy of life. A plant grows out of dirt, dies, is incorporated back into dirt, after which another plant grows from that dirt. Rain falls, strikes through the forest and into a river, flows to the sea, evaporates into the sky and falls again. Polyester thread can be created, woven right into a textile, made right into a garment, damaged down into pure polyester and woven into Fashion & Shopping a textile again. International companies like Adidas, Levi's, Nike and H&M don't desire you to stop buying their merchandise, however in addition they don't wish to hand over on their fast-fashion business models. "The holy grail for sustainability in fashion is closed-loop sourcing," Marie-Claire Daveu of the worldwide luxurious holding company Kering told Vogue. (Kering owns companies like Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney, among many others.) "Reuse old supplies. Make new materials out of old materials. Recapture the fibers."
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The advantage of on-line retailers is that you can make the most of a search operate and find more selection. Just know that if you purchase one thing, you should be keen to return, promote, or donate the merchandise. It is preferable to buy larger quality secondhand items, as you might misidentify why you dislike an item if you're going to buy from quick fashion companies, which have a tendency Shopping to use cheaper materials and poor development. Nowadays, fast fashion manufacturers produce about fifty two "micro-seasons" a year—or one new "collection" per week. According to author Elizabeth Cline, this began when Zara shifted to bi-weekly deliveries of latest merchandise back in the early aughts. Since then, it's been customary for stores to have a towering supply of inventory at all times, so brands don't have to worry about operating out of clothes.
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MANILA, Philippines – A Batangas court has dismissed cases filed against former University of the Philippines (UP) film student Maricon Montajes and two others.
In a 25-page decision on June 28, Presiding Judge Rose Maria Manalang Austria of Batangas Regional Trial Court Branch 87 cited insufficient evidence to prove that the 3 accused were carrying firearms when they were arrested in June 2010.
Montajes was doing her research for her thesis in Mayabas village in Taysan, Batangas, when armed military men arrested her, Anakbayan member Ronilo Baes, and farmer Rommiel Cañete in June 2010.
"[T]he Court grants demurrer to evidence of the accused and hereby dismisses the cases against the 3 accused, for failure of the prosecution to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt," the court said.
A demurrer to evidence dismisses the action on the ground of insufficiency of evidence.
Montajes, Baes, and Cañete – collectively known as the Taysan 3 – charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, illegal possession of explosives, and violation of the Omnibus Election Code.
In her decision, Austria said that the prosecution was not able to prove that the firearms seized by military officers were from the accused.
She also said that the prosecution failed to mention in their testimonies that the accused carried firearms near a polling station in violation of the Election Code.
In March 2017, the court found insufficient evidence to prosecute the 3, allowing them to post bail.
In July 2017, Montajes was released after posting a P400,000-bail, 7 years after she was detained. The other two did not post bail.
Austria ordered the release of Baes and Cañete from detention. – Aika Rey/Rappler.com
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Friendly's Just Put the Cherry on Top
Just about everything we do has changed. Businesses are now coming up with creative ways to do what they do best. And that is true for Friendly's Ice Cream.
I'm not ashamed to admit that my very first job was as a waiter at the now-closed Friendly's in Fairhaven. While the chain has been struggling financially over the past decade, it still manages to keep some locations open and I certainly hope they keep the one in Dartmouth going.
Friendly's, along with so many other restaurants, had to get creative when it comes to delivering their product to their customers. I can't imagine that anyone that was born and raised on the SouthCoast hasn't had a sundae from Friendly's.
They got creative with what they are known for, the sundae. I called the Dartmouth location to verify they are in fact doing sundae kits.
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"What is sexy?" Victoria Secret asks on its Facebook page.
Little did they know that new underwear and apparel from their "PINK" line, like a lace-trimmed thong with "Call me" written across the front, might be too sexy according to those who believe that the lingerie mavens are targeting a younger audience than the college crowd they purport to market toward in their "Bright Young Things" campaign.
The difference in opinion surrounding "PINK's" intended demographic–not to mention whether any woman really needs a pair of green-and-white polka-dot hipsters reading "Feeling Lucky?"–has sparked an online debate, from their Facebook page covered with hundreds of comments to petitions requesting that they pull their most recent campaign.
It may have worked. None of the offending underwear can be found on the company's website. According to ABC News, "links that appear to be to the products are re-directing to the Victoria's Secrets homepage so it is unclear if the company has removed the products. Representatives for the company did not wish to comment beyond a statement that was posted on their Facebook page insisting that 'Bright Young Things' was simply a slogan."
That Facebook post said: "In response to questions we recently received, Victoria's Secret PINK is a brand for college-aged women. Despite recent rumors, we have no plans to introduce a collection for younger women. 'Bright Young Things' was a slogan used in conjunction with the college spring break tradition."
However back in January, the company's chief financial officer Stuart Burgdoerfer alluded that the business was trying to reach a younger audience: : "When somebody's 15 or 16 years old, what do they want to be? They want to be older, and they want to be cool like the girl in college, and that's part of the magic of what we do at PINK," he said at a conference.
For better or worse, the bottom line may be all about business: "Sales of lingerie for younger women are a $1.5 billion-a-year business for Victoria's Secret's PINK line," wrote Business Week last month, "which also woos girls."


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ETH remains the people's favourite amidst this persistent bear market, mainly due to its recent feats in network activity and the upcoming Merge. Despite the significant blows Ethereum has suffered from the bears—causing it to drop below $1,600—an analyst maintains confidence in his $3k price forecast.
The analyst believes ETH at $3k pre-Merge is still possible
Co-founder of LedgArt and crypto analyst Crypto Kaleo reiterated conviction in his previous ETH forecast. The analyst has for some time now persistently predicted a price of $3,000 for Ethereum pre-Merge. On August 8, he noted that ETH not hitting $3k before the Merge would be a major surprise to him.
Market conditions have changed since Kaleo first propagated his prediction. One would expect him to review it, but the analyst has remained unfazed. Most recently, Kaleo took to Twitter to envision an ETH price of $3k pre-Merge. This would mark an 80% increase from Ethereum's current value.
"I don't expect this to be the beginning of a new bull market with new all-time highs," Kaleo added. He noted that these troubling times within the space are likely to persist for a few more years. However, according to Kaleo, that does not mean some relief rallies will not occur.
Ethereum has been outperforming BTC of late
Ethereum has been mainly outperforming Bitcoin for quite some time now. A recent CryptoQuant chart indicated that ETH's daily trade volume had surpassed BTC's. The ETH/BTC pair has also seen a steady uptrend since July, surging to 0.08 in mid-August.
Kaleo believes that, for ETH to attain a $3k value pre-Merge, the ETH/BTC ratio should reach 0.1. According to him, this is reasonably achievable in the coming days.
"Say BTC climbs to $28K-$30K, which I expect – a ratio of 0.1 puts ETH in the $2.8K to $3K range," he concluded.
As the Ethereum Merge approaches, preparations are already in to ensure a smooth transition. Recently, two clients discovered bugs in their Mainnet updates, but the issues have been resolved. The Merge is still set to happen on September 15.


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Dream Themes – Vanity
Mirror, mirror, who is the fairest of them all? Dreams about your looks are almost always about the persona you portray to others and how you want others to view you. These dreams also reflect insecurities and low self-esteem.
To dream that you have an abscess suggests that there is something that you need to express and get out into the open.
Acrylic Nails
If you are wearing fake fingernails in your dream then it suggest that you are reaching out to others, but do not have their best interest in mind. You may be acting in a disingenuous way.
To dream of your age signifies you anxiety and concern of growing older. It may also represent some regret or failure in your endeavors.
To dream that you are older than you really are signifies wisdom. Perhaps you need to be more sensible. Negatively, it may mean your unyielding ways and rigid thinking.
To dream that you are younger than you really are suggests that you need to be more carefree and be young at heart. Live a little!
If you are a parent and dream that your child is younger than he or she really is, then it means that you are longing for the past. Perhaps you feel that you are no longer important and wish to regress back to a period where you were more needed. Time is passing you by.
To dream about your appearance indicates concerns over how others perceive you. If you appear disheveled in your dream, then it implies low self-esteem issues. If you have a good appearance, then it relates to your positive attitude and self confidence.
To dream that you are going bald suggests a lack of self-esteem or worries about getting older. Alternatively, baldness symbolizes humility, purity, and personal sacrifice. You are at a stage in your life where you are confident in fully exposing yourself.
To see a long beard in your dream is representative of old age and insight, and wisdom. If you dream that you have a beard, but you do not have on in real life, then the dream means that you are trying to conceal your true feelings. You are being deceptive about some matter. Alternatively, the dream represents your individualistic attitude. You do not care what others think or say about you.
If you are a woman and you dream of growing a beard signifies the masculine aspect of your personality. You want to be more assertive and wield more power.
To dream that you or someone is extraordinarily beautiful refers to aspects of yourself that you admire and appreciate. These may be feelings that you have recently acknowledged or have incorporated into yourself. The dream may also be reminding you not to take yourself for granted. Do not sell yourself short.
To dream that you are getting botox injections suggests that you are trying to hide emotions or worries about a situation. More directly, the dream is about your concerns about aging and growing old.
To dream that you get or have breast implants refer to your body image issues. You are feeling insecure and self-conscious about the way you look. You are not measuring up to others. Alternatively, the dream is expressing your desires to be more sexual and/or sensual. The dream may also reflect your subconscious desires for bigger boobs.
To dream that you have a cold sore indicates that you have expressed some hurtful words. You are regretting something you have said.
To dream of your complexion represents how others perceive you.
To dream that you have dandruff indicates that you are misusing your energy. You may have been under a lot of stress and tension. You should rethink the way you are approaching any of your current problems. Alternatively, this dream may suggest a lack of self-esteem.
To dream that you are wearing dentures indicate that you are not being completely truthful in some waking matter.
To see or dream that others are wearing dentures suggests that someone in your life is not who they say they are. They are being deceitful.
To dream that you are disfigured indicates that you are still scarred emotionally or physically from some past situation or relationship. You feel that you are not yourself anymore.
To dream that you are exfoliating your skin means that you need to let down your guard. It may also imply that you are ready to reveal your true self.
Eye Mask
To see or wear an eye mask in your dream symbolizes ignorance. You are refusing to confront an uncomfortable or awkward situation.
Eye Shadow
To dream that you are putting on eye shadow suggests that you are trying to create an air of mystery.
To dream that your eye shadow is overdone or that the colors are strange means that you may are being overly dramatic about a situation. Perhaps you are drawing it out of proportions.
To dream that you are putting on eyeliner indicates that there is something that you need to focus your attention on.
To see your own face in your dream represents the persona you show to the world as oppose to the real you. It may refer to how you confront problems and deal with issues in your life.
To dream that your face is flawed or pimply symbolizes erupting emotions. You may be suffering an attack on your persona or your reputation. According to folklore, if you dream that your face is swollen, then it means that you will see an improvement to your financial situation.
To dream that your face or someone's face is cracking indicates some deception or big lie. You are unable to maintain a straight face and are about to be exposed.
To dream that you or someone has two faces or that the faces changes quickly from one person to another indicates untrustworthiness. You or someone in your life is acting "two-faced".
To dream that you are washing your face suggests that you need to come clean about some matter.
To dream that your face warps into a bubble indicates that you are not expressing your feelings enough. You are keeping too much inside.
To dream that you have a facelift suggests that you are seeking a new self-identity and self-image. You may have experienced a surge in your confidence levels. Alternatively, it symbolizes vanity and you concerns about appearances rather than what is inside.
To dream that you are getting a facial indicates that you are feeling guilty about something. Alternatively, the dream represents your facade and what you allow other people to see or know about you.
To see hair in your dream signifies sexual virility, seduction, sensuality, vanity, and health. It is indicative of your attitudes. If your hair is knotted or tangled, then it is symbolic of uncertainty and confusion in your life. You may be unable to think straight. If you dream that you make a drastic change to your hairstyle, then it means that you are making a drastic, new approach to some issue in your waking life.
To dream that you are cutting your hair suggests that you are experiencing a loss in strength. You may feel that someone is trying to censor you. Alternatively, you may be reshaping your thinking or ambitions and eliminating unwanted thoughts/habits.
To dream that you are combing, stroking or styling your hair suggests that you are taking on and evaluating a new idea, concept, outlook, or way of thinking. You may be putting your thoughts in order and getting your facts straight. A more literal interpretation suggests your concerns about your self-image and appearance.
To dream that you have long hair indicates that you are thinking long and carefully before making some decision. You are concentrating on some plan or situation.
To dream that you are losing your hair denotes that you are concerned with the notion that you are getting older and losing your sex appeal and virility. You are preoccupied with aging and your appearance. Losing your hair also signifies a lack of strength; you do not have the power to succeed in an undertaking. You may be feeling weak and vulnerable.
To dream that someone is smelling your hair indicates sexual curiosity and your need for some sensual stimulation. You have a lot to learn about a relationship. The way yours or someone else's hair smell may remind your of a particular person.
To dream that you are reaching for or running your fingers through someone's hair suggests that you are trying to connect with that person on a spiritual or intellectual level. It also refers to sympathy, protectiveness, and fraternal love.
To dream that the wind is blowing through your hair signifies freedom to express uninhibited feelings. You are "letting your hair down".
To dream that your hair is white or turns white indicates that something important has just been made aware to you. It is a symbol of wisdom and insight. The dream may also be a metaphor suggesting that you are feeling "light-headed".
To dream that there are endless amount of bugs coming out of your hair suggests that something is weighing on your mind that you are confused about. Perhaps you are making a big deal out of a minor matter. Alternatively, the dream refers to concerns over your public image.
To dream that someone is giving you a haircut suggests that you are experiencing a decreased sense of power. You feel you are being criticized unfairly. Alternatively, your dream haircut symbolizes a fresh start. You are shedding off some unwanted aspect of yourself.
To dream that you are a hairdresser suggests that you are imposing your ideas and opinions on others. Perhaps you need to work on your self-image and improve on your image. Alternatively, it refers to your attitude toward your own sexuality.
To dream that you are at the hairdresser implies that you are looking to change your attitude. You are ready for change and move in a different direction.
To use hairspray in your dream suggests that you are overly concerned with your looks and image. You care too much with what others think of you.
To dream that you are highlighting your hair indicates that you are ready for a change in your life. You are looking at things from a different perspective.
To dream that you have liposuction represents your preoccupation with your physical shape and appearance. Alternatively, it suggests that you are taking drastic measures to rid yourself of all the responsibilities and things that are weighing you down. The dream may also refer to your anxiety about an actual liposuction that you are having.
To buy, see, or wear lipstick in your dream suggests that you are not entirely truthful about something. The dream seeks to draw attention to your lips. Perhaps you need to be careful about what you or someone else is saying. Alternatively, it signifies sexuality and sensuality, especially if the color is red.
To dream that you are applying makeup suggests that you are trying to cover up or conceal an aspect of yourself. Alternatively, it indicates that you are putting on your best face forward. You are trying to enhance your self-image and increase your sense of self-confidence. The dream may also be a metaphor that you need to "make up" with someone. It is time to forgive and forget.
To dream that you are wearing too much makeup indicates that you are putting too much emphasis on beauty and outside appearances rather than what is inside.
To dream that you are getting a manicure represents glamour and beauty. You are seeking attention for the work you have done. You may also be expressing something beautiful and positive through your work.
To dream that you are wearing mascara suggests that you need to open your eyes and be more attentive to a situation or relationship.
To dream that your mascara is smeared indicates that your reputation is being called into question by rumors.
To dream of your own reflection in the mirror suggests that you are pondering thoughts about your inner self. The reflection in the mirror is how you perceive yourself or how you want others to see you. You may be contemplating on strengthening and changing aspects of your character.
To dream that you do not see your reflection in a mirror implies that you have lost your self-identity. Perhaps you have changed for the benefit of others that you don't know who you are anymore.
To dream that you are looking through a two-way mirror indicates that you are coming face to face with some inner or worldly issue. What you see is related to your persona and subconscious. Seeing images through the mirror may be a safe way for you to consider and/or confront material from your subconscious. Mirrors symbolize the imagination and the link between the conscious and subconscious.
If you are being watched through a two-way mirror, then it suggests that you feel you are being scrutinized and criticized. Alternatively, the dream means that you are unwilling to acknowledge your subconscious emotions.
To break a mirror in your dream suggests that you are breaking an old image of yourself. You may be putting an end to an old habit. Breaking a mirror is also an old symbol for seven years of bad luck.
To see a cracked or broken mirror in your dream. represents a poor or distorted self-image. Alternatively, it means that you have put an end to your old habits and ways.
To see a fogged mirror in your dream signifies a hazy concept of who you are and confusion in your life goals. You are lacking clarity and purpose and questioning your self-identity.
To dream that you are getting a pedicure indicates that you are moving in the right direction. You are progressing through life with great confidence, poise and integrity. Perhaps you are also seeking for some recognition for your progress. Alternatively, the dream represents your need to be pampered. You need to kick off your shoes, sit back and relax.
To dream that you have a pimple relates to issues about your self-esteem and self-image. You are feeling awkward or out of place in some situation or relationship.
To dream that you are popping a pimple indicates that some negative emotion needs to be expressed and acknowledge. These emotions that you are holding back are on the verge of erupting.
Plastic Surgery
To dream that you are having plastic surgery suggests that you are rebuilding your self-esteem and trying to improve your self-image. The dream may be an anxiety dream if you are considering plastic surgery or scheduled to go in for plastic surgery.
To dream that you are powdering your face indicates that there is some flaw or mistake that you are trying to cover up.
To see something powdery in your dream suggests that you need to be more refined in your behavior and speech.
To dream that you are pretty indicates that you need to acknowledge the beauty within yourself. It's all about a positive attitude and high self-confidence. Alternatively, to dream about your prettiness points to your concerns about how others perceive you.
To see someone pretty in your dream represents qualities that you need to accept or incorporate into your own self.
To dream that you are wearing or putting on rouge symbolizes some form of deception. You are trying to get your way by tricking others. If rouge is rubbing off of your face, then it suggests that your true self is being revealed. Your intentions will be made known.
To see others wearing rouge in your dream indicates that you are being manipulated and deceived.
To see a scar in your dream symbolizes your struggles, painful memories and/or the bad feelings that has never entirely healed and are still lingering in your mind. Perhaps you are living too much in the past as it is influencing and effecting your present life. Alternatively, a scar represents deep-seated insecurities which may be holding you back from accomplishing your goals.
To dream of your skin represents protection or shield of your inner self. It serves as a physical boundary and how close you let others get to you. Alternatively, your skin indicates that you are being too superficial or shallow.
To dream that your skin is covered with rashes or other skin deformities signifies your fear of facing a harsh reality. You are afraid of making a wrong impression. The dream may also be a pun that you are making a rash decision. If you dream that your skin has been burned, then it implies that you are unwilling let down your guard. Your line of defense has been compromised. This dream may also be a metaphor that you are "getting burned" or humiliated by someone or some situation.
To dream that your skin is orange signifies self-love. You are content with who you are.
To dream that your skin is different color suggests that you are not being true to yourself. Look up the specific color for additional meaning. If your skin is darker than your true skin, then it may mean that you are trying to hide or blend into the background. If it is lighter than your true skin, then it symbolizes fear. Alternatively, it may be a sign of sickness. Perhaps a call to the doctor is in order.
Split Ends
To dream that you have splits ends suggests that the best way to solve some problem is to cut it out of your life.
To see or dream that you have stretch marks suggest that you are overextending yourself to others and are not paying enough attention to your own needs. You need to learn that you cannot be everything to everybody. Perhaps you are experiencing some emotional imbalance and tension. Alternatively, stretch marks represent a sense of failure or that you are not measuring up to others expectations.
Tan Lines
To dream that you have tan lines in your dream represent the positives and negatives of a situation. You need to look at the pros and cons.
To dream that you have rotting or decaying teeth implies that you may have said something that you shouldn't have. You may have uttered some false or foul words and those words are coming back to haunt you.
To dream that your teeth is sparkling or gleaming signifies happiness and fulfilled wishes.
To dream that you are brushing your teeth refers to your level of confidence, your struggles and your aggressiveness. You need to look out for yourself and your own interest. Perhaps, you feel that your position is shaky.
To dream that your teeth has fallen out and you try to refit them back into the mouth signifies a lack of self-confidence and embarrassment. You are afraid that others will know of your short-comings. If you acted calmly in your dream, then it may point to how can make the best out of any situation. You are able to rise above unfavorable circumstances.
To see tweezers in your dream indicate that you need to look at a situation much more closely. There is something that requires precision and accuracy.
To dream that you have a unibrow indicates that you are feeling insecure about your physical appearance. Alternatively, the dream suggests that you are not expressing your feelings enough. Perhaps you are keeping too much of your emotions inside. There is something you are trying to hide.


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I honestly love this time of year. It's a time to share, give, and do what I love – creating tasty treats for others. Each year I pull out many of my favorite, archived recipes and always manage to add a few new ones that have quickly become family favorites.
Bark is an essential "holiday must have" mainly because it is quick and easy, while being versatile at the same time. The key to good bark is tempering your chocolate. I am fortunate to have this tempering machine, but if you don't have one, follow these instructions for full proof tempering.
Different combos make a good bark. Lately, I like toasted, raw almonds, cocoa nibs, and Celtic sea salt. Another great combo (especially for this time of year) is dried apricots, pistachio nuts, white chocolate chunks. Crushed candy canes are another household favorite. The best way to make bark is on a silpat pad. If you don't have one, use parchment.
Place all of your flavors (nuts, dried fruit, etc) on to your cookie sheet lined with either a silpat or parchment and once chocolate is tempered, pour chocolate over your ingredients.
If dusting with some sort of salt, wait a few minutes for it to set slightly and then sprinkle with your salt of choice. Let set completely before breaking into "bark".
Susan Salzman writes The Urban Baker blog to explore her dedication to good food in the hope of adding beauty to the lives of her family and friends.