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Mumbai, Jul 20 (PTI) IIFL Group today roped in the worlds oldest development finance institution, CDC Group of Britain, to expand its non-banking finance business under which the British government fund will pump in Rs 1,000 crore for a 15 per cent stake.
This investment makes a second coming for the UK government-owned development finance institution as the CDC Group was the first private equity investor in the IIFL Group in the late 1990s.
IIFL Holdings said under the agreement, CDC will make an investment of about Rs 1,000 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary India Infoline Finance for a 15 per cent consideration in the company.
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The new money will help the IIFL Group expand the financing business and address capital needs of under-served segments through diversified offerings, said the Nirmal Jain- led company, majority owned by Canada-based NRI Prem Watsa.
The investment is by way of compulsorily convertible preference shares, which on conversion, will result in about 15 per cent equity stake for CDC in IIFL Finance on a fully diluted basis.
IIFL Finance is into home and property loans, gold loans, commercial vehicle finance, healthcare finance, loan against securities and SME business loans.
For the year to March 2016, its loan book stood at Rs 17,770 crore and net profit was Rs 340 crore. IIFL Finance was incorporated in 2004 as India Infoline Investment Services and was converted into a public limited company in 2007.
Commenting on the pact, IIFL Group founder Nirmal Jain said, "CDC was the first private equity investor in IIFL during our start-up phase in 1999. Our strategy of focusing on small ticket retail credit to under-served geographies and segments resonates with CDCs investment objectives."
CDC South Asia head Srinivasan Nagarajan said, "We originally invested in IIFL in 1999 and has seen the company go from strength to strength. This new investment will help IIFL Finance grow further.
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I know, I know – there are literally millions and millions of people out there studying Kim Kardashian on an almost daily basis (especially her penchant for home videos), but I'm going to encourage you to pull your head out of the gutter and actually study her as a celebrity and personality if you want to increase website traffic to all of your online properties.
Now, this may seem a little bit crazy on the surface – after all, what does one of the most popular reality TV stars on the planet have to do with you boosting traffic to your websites, the kind of increase in site traffic that you simply would not have seen otherwise?
Well, digging just a bit below the surface (which is a scary prospect when we're talking about the Kardashian's, after all), you're going to find that they are pretty smart and savvy business people and know how to generate a tremendous amount of buzz. After all, that kind of buzz is at the very best way to increase site traffic across the board – and is almost always of the kind of traffic that you can get 100% for free, without ever having to worry about the downside of cheap web traffic.
We are going to expose some of the key things that you can begin to put into play right away that makes this amazingly impactful when it comes to building your business – so pay close attention!
Controversy always – ALWAYS – boosts page views
Too terribly many online entrepreneurs and marketers out there play the "vanilla" game when it comes to gaining attention and traction, and that is simply never going to work. After all, we all know that there are only so many top 10 lists we can read, so many technical articles we can try to stomach, and so many "Looking this – groundbreaking, world-class, absolutely first time ever revealed secret "headlines and that have absolutely no payoff whatsoever that we can force ourselves to read.
At the same time, controversy – whether it is fabricated or not – is always going to drive page views. You'll notice that the Kardashian's are almost always up to their eyeballs in some kind of controversy, someone said terrible things about them, Kanye punched some sad sap in the face, or there is a note or paternity suit up in the air – but they are never a vanilla, and are never out of the public eye for very long.
Your business may not be able to create the same kind of controversy that they are, but I'm sure that you can find a couple of controversial things to do (or be seen doing) that will get your business the attention it deserves.
Laser target your focus
You'll also notice that Kim Kardashian and the rest of the Kardashian's are never focusing on the philosophers of our world – they are usually pandering to the absolute lowest common denominator of society – and as such they have built a billion-dollar brand.
There is a real reason why they laser focus in on young girls in specific that want to lead the kind of lifestyles that they do (the kind of glamorous lifestyles that are portrayed, without any of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes), and they have built a wildly successful business thanks to it.
Until you focus on targeted web traffic by first understanding exactly who you one for customers, and who you will not tolerate in your product or prospect pipeline, you're going to really struggle trying to increase website traffic.
You're going to focus on all of the wrong things at the same time, wasting opportunities and resources that you wouldn't have wasted otherwise.
Become a master of self-promotion
There was a news clip recently that stated how Kim Kardashian and her sisters can charge $1 million plus for an hour or so in a club – signed on as an "event promoter".
That's right, Kim Kardashian can make more money in an hour at a club having fun, partying, and drinking but in most people will ever see in 15 or 20 years of work – and it's all because she and her business machine have become fantastic at self-promotion.
If you really want to increase website traffic significantly over there without ever having to focus on buying website traffic, or going through the process of trying to buy visitors), you need to become a master of promoting your own business.
After all, if you will not to your own one, why would anyone else do it for you?


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I hope you're all ok.
The post you're about to read has been written by a friend of mine (KB's Mama).
I'm absolutely delighted (and a little bit giddy, tbh!) to be sharing this on here (my first guest post – HOORAH!); not just because it's been written by a friend, but also because it's a post about KB, who's training exceptionally hard for when she takes part in the Special Olympics later on this year and the trials and tribulations of her educational journey.
And, as a result, I think KB deserves lots of recognition for all her hard work and commitment…so, by sharing her Mama's words, this is my contribution in spreading the word about this amazing young woman…and I think her parents deserve a great big pat on the back for all their hard work too! (and HUGE thanks from me for all the advice, support and signposting KB's mama has provided to me and MANY other parent/carers…and for the much needed hug when we first met!)
Right, I'm off. I'll leave you in the very capable hands of KB's Mama now…
Until next time.
p.s. If anyone could provide any support to KB in whatever way, please don't hesitate in getting in touch via the comments box or follow the just giving link below.
p.p.s. PLEASE take a couple of minutes to leave a 'good luck' message in the comments box below for KB…it'd be so lovely if we could let her know that LOTS of people, who may've never met her, are spurring her on…oooh, and watch out for her on the telly…getting her Gold medal (fingers and toes crossed!)
The Special Olympics Journey!!!!!!!
I am mum like any other mum taking a journey with her child… well not quite, I have a child with SEND; so much as I champion inclusion, it doesn't always happen; your child doesn't always make the friends they want to; your child doesn't achieve the GCSE's that they NEED to move on in the academic world and the mainstream schools aren't quite equipped enough to really up skill your child with life skills (so numeracy….not much point with knowing all about equations if you can't tell the time – well that's what I think…..)
As KB and I move towards the Post 16 phase of her life I started to think OMG…. Its like the Ibis…. Fall off the end and hope you can clamber back up the edges to hold on until adulthood…..
So this is where it began …… reception through to year 10 some good bits, not many, but we survived…… then ….Year 11 bit of a nightmare…. And in October we start looking for a college that would accept a child who practically could excel but in theory needs support… so Nov 12… KB gets a place studying level 2 equine … KB's dream has come true (or so she thought)…… so a few visits getting to know the staff, the venues (plural more than one site).
All is going well and in May 13 it gets even better, because we learnt about the Mencap Swimming Competition in Cardiff, a 'Special Olympics event'… never heard of it.. But KB goes along to compete and win a medal or two…. And there we meet the SOGB (that would be Special Olympics Great Britain) development officer who happens to mention that cycling is also a special Olympics sport but alas nothing in the Northwest region. She then explains about the Special Olympics, which if you don't want to know, move to the next paragraph because this is the official bit of this blog "The Special Olympics movement, founded in 1968, strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. The aim is for the athletes to find joy, confidence and fulfilment "on the playing field and in life". They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential." "The ethos behind the Special Olympic movement is something we believe goes much further than the exploits to win a medal, although that in itself would be incredible, but for the reasons laid out above we feel there are many valuable messages that can be embraced by all organisations to help make this world a more inclusive place to live".
For those who know little or nothing of the Special Olympics, here is a link: http://www.specialolympics.org/
So now you know… well we meet a regional swim club called 'Cheshire Penguins' and she joins this club they meet in Northwick (local not… but we persevere and they are a good bunch of committed volunteers) – KB gets her SO number so she can compete and then we learnt here is National SO cycling competition coming to the NW region, so a no brainer really Kb enters. Not knowing what to expect, I email the head coach to ask about the competition and what kind of standard are we looking at …. If she can cycle in a straight line anything after that is bonus I'm told… Phew she can do that me thinks…
So June 14….at the Nationals and we learn about divisioning and by this I mean the athletes based on a 1km time trial, which means they compete against fellows athletes with similar times to challenge all riders. KB was placed in the first division for the 15km Road Race and 10km Time Trial, all against male athletes where she placed 5th in both events and then won GOLD in the second division 10km Road Race. KB is buzzing with happiness and feels that;
"For the first time I feel like a competitor with a chance to compete and maybe win a medal".
She becomes known as the "find of the weekend"; with the head coach stating "Kiera will be a great ambassador for Special Olympics". And on that note Kb gets asked if she would like to apply to the GB cycling squad to complete in the 2015 World Games in los Angeles … Kb says YES Yes Yes… the head coach then says ahhh by the way mum and dad that will be £2500 please before you blink…. Then there is … and the list grew before our eyes… so application form filled in and the waits starts…tick tick tick… KB does GCSE's….
In July I receive a phone call saying that the college admissions have decided to revoke their offer of a place based on the fact that KB wouldn't achieve the academic results needed for level 2 course ( I know you will be thinking to yourself surely they knew that – THEY DID). What they could offer was level 1 animal care … nothing like the course she had been previously offered; now picture the scene – we are on holiday camping, so I take the call whilst lay in a tent in the middle of a field with not much signal and I'm struggling to get my head around this….. So with little phone signal (in a field), I start to ring around in a blind state of panic looking for an equine course any level at this point where my child could be with horses….
Skip to August… Kb has been offered an interview at a not so local college- it's a 60 mile round trip 4 days a week… she goes for the interview – and loves it, the staff are lovely they are honest about what they can offer etc … only one problem, which I haven't mentioned yet… I am a disabled person myself -I have M.E. CFS. (Which means I get blooim fatigued when I don't have a plan… the saying in my house is if plan A doesn't work remember there are another 25 letters of the alphabet) There is NO WAY I can drive that every day and not drop down dead in a week…. Plan B: Apply for transport via the LA. Application sent in Connexions support letter sought (they did really help me out) and a BIG FAT NO letter comes back… and wait for it ..Because KB didn't have transport in part 5 of her SEN statement which she didn't need as the local secondary school as round the corner who we didn't ask for it. KB wasn't eligible for transport to college and I found out that 16- 18 isn't a statutory duty.. blah blah blah… so I challenge and the LA say ok we shall help fund a bus pass. But KB couldn't take two buses and a train to get to this college she wouldn't know how to… this is late August and I have a duty to send my child to some form of education, training until her 18th birthday (the raising of the participation age RPA) or I can get fined.
On 1st Sept I get a phone call from a lovely lady called Laura –I'm hands free travelling to collect KB from pony day. Laura gives me some rather exciting news, at which point I burst into tears, I know whilst driving…. KB has been offered a place in the GB cycling squad and she is going to the World Games in Los Angeles.
OMG…. I ring the local college and ask can KB and I come and see someone we need their help…. On 3rd Sept KB is installed into a traineeship covering maths, English, a work placement at a wonderful equine place called RED EARTH (Fabulous) and leaving time to start cycle training on a serious level… Wow next employ a cycle coach, employ cycle buddies to help KB whilst on the road to be safe, and then FUNDRAISING starts big time…. (if I ever see a raffle ticket again it will be too way too soon) we applied for funding – hitting lots of brick walls along the way …let's not talk about British Cycling and SportsAid… that in itself is another story.
KB won the Disabled Sport person of the year 2014, been in the local paper, has presented DfE Certificates for Stockport, Was nominated in the MEN as the one to watch talent award, was in the final for Sports award from the National Include Me Too awards, won more Special Olympics swimming medals, delivered a presentation in front of 750 pupils at a school in Wigan, has been filmed by ITV, still trains 4/5 times per week and is a truly an inspirational young woman, who I am so very proud of…
People have been so generous and here are just some people that we would like to thank….
- Family and Friends esp. KB's Nana
- Disability Sports Development Officer, Sport & Active Living Section
- Planet X
- Breaking Barriers NW inc. parent carers
- Cameron Foster Foundation
- The Woolard Family
- John Needham Trust
- Manchester Wheelers
- Carillion work colleagues (KB dad works there and they like cake)
- Parents from Sportscity/Eastland riders
- Stockport PIP
- National Cycle Centre café staff
- Joe Malik – KB fabulous cycle coach
- Matt Rotherham – KB cycle buddy
- Jamie Agar – KB cycle buddy
- Jade Mottley (Performance For All) – fabulous Personal Trainer
- Local Coop
- SOGB volunteers esp. Ted, Tom, Andy, Laura, Chris,
Life hasn't been easy being a disabled person and having to juggle lots of balls and we have had our moments with the local college – I sort of took my finger off the pulse when for a short while, we asked for travel training in Sept 14 and in May 15 and ended up having to shout really loud and make a formal complaint that suddenly travel training is happening… It seems so wrong on every level that the only way you get a service is to shout …. So so wrong and so so tiring …
Then there is Transition from children services to adult services …umm let's not go there … YET anyway….
And it doesn't stop here – Kb has now decided that she would like to try being a cycle coach so plan D… (feels like X) KB booked on level 1 cycle training, with a view to a sports course in Sept 15….. and throughout all of this is the heading through this journey
"The only" North West CYCLIST chosen to represent Great Britain at the Special Olympic World Games… that's a hint, the ONLY… hence the next stage is to create a community fund enabling Kiera and other people with a learning difficulty to compete for the NW Region in future Special Olympic events. So here is a pitch to anyone out there who knows someone who can help and offer financial support or ideas can be offered will help make a Northwest Special Olympics Cycle Hub….
Please support Kiera by donating to http://www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/Team-Byland or text KBWG61 to 70070 & follow the instructions.
So going back to the ethos behind the Special Olympic movement is something we believe goes much further than the exploits to win a medal, although that in itself would be incredible, but for the reasons laid out above we feel there are many valuable messages that can be embraced by all organisations to help make this world a more inclusive place to live. Here here…… and so what happens next KB continues to train, will compete at the SO national Cycle Event in June 15 at Tameside and hopefully get some good times for LA, and if you asked KB what she wants she will say a MEDAL please – what colour? – Why GOLD mum….. but KB is already my gold medallist for just being her, for teaching me the art of patience, to have a voice, to embrace inclusion and stand firmly for what I believe in and thats the equality of opportunity… I know my child may never be equal but all I ask for is the opportunity……
So ESPN have the filming rights to the World Games so if you happen to be watching the opening ceremony is on 25th July….. Sat 26th is me and my hubby's birthday and cycling we think starts on the 27th July for divisioning…. The latter isn't set in stone… so back to being a mum again…. And this is my gorgeous, funny, witty delightful daughter who I am so very proud of KB


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Infographic: Top 8 healthy and refreshing summer foods, and their dietary benefits
The summer is a great season during which warm weather and longer days give people the opportunity to do more things, both indoors and out.
But hot weather may cause problems during the hottest months, such as dehydration and a loss of energy.
The infographic below provides a list of the best foods to boost energy and help you stay hydrated. On the right side you have a brief explanation of each food's benefits, while on the left side there are tips for the best way to cook and eat them.
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Still Romantic
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, iheartslFeed, sneak peak on Monday, February 18, 2013
That hearts, flowers and candy holiday has gone -- but there is always room for romance.
Out for Zodiac (Feb 19th to March 15th) the Naiad sundress from lassitude & ennui; this very pretty, lacy and feminine dress comes in a big variety of Springtime colors.
One of the best parts for me is the bow tie which of course goes extremely well with some of my favorite lassitude & ennui sandals. Standard sizes and a fatpack choice, these will be available at the main shop after the event.
Also in the news, a cute couples or singles bench from Cheeky Pea. It comes in rosy tones too. And Trompe Loeil has some framed prints out (six in all) as a group gift.
Newport beach house by Tromple Loeil. I will miss it when I have to pack up in a couple of weeks.
Poses by: Diesel Works, LAP, the bench
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At 16:52 of the third period in the Washington Capitals/Florida Panthers game, the Situation Room determined that Washington forward Brooks Laich used his left skate to kick the puck into the Florida net. According to Rule 49.2 "A goal cannot be scored by an attacking player who uses a distinct kicking motion to propel the puck into the net." No goal Washington.


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This was going to be a Top Ten list (a serious one, as serious as I get, anyway), but I couldn't think of ten sets that I wouldn't do. I thought about it a lot. Really. For five whole minutes maybe. I still couldn't come up with more than I've got here. Am I open-minded or just lacking in experimental vision? I'll take "open-minded" for $250, Alex...
What follows is a list of types of KiSS sets I will never, never, never do, even if you paid me, so don't bother asking because I won't even respond to the request (love that DELETE key in my mailbox). Really. I mean it. Well, I don't usually respond to requests of any sort because I don't do requests, but not only will I not respond to requests for the types of dolls below, I'll make fun of the people requesting these subjects in front of my friends. Okay? Ready? Let's do it.
"Rape" sets.
I love Asian cultures, particularly Japanese. One of the few things I truly despise about Asian society in general is the precept that "good girls don't". Girls are expected to scream, cry and protest when her guy makes a move on her, even if she's willing. If she enjoys herself during sex, she's a wanton slut. This whole "no-meaning-yes" philosophy is responsible for too many date rapes. No means NO, guys, and if you don't believe it, you're going to end up with your kintama in your throat courtesy of my kneecap. ^.~ So, no sets from Emby where the girls scream, cry and protest when you tug at their underwear. (Scowl, yes. Blush, okay. Nothing more than that.)
Torture sets.
Bondage is one thing, actually hurting someone another. Riding crops, manacles, blindfolds and handcuffs are cool when used effectively, but razor wire whips and smoking firebrands are
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"Snuff" sets.
A KiSS set featuring Kenny from
South Park
or Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac is not what I consider a "snuff" set. For those who don't know, the term "snuff" originated from the title of a really bad, really cheesy Grade-Z "slasher" film from the 1970s that purported (falsely) to show the actual onscreen murder of a young actress. It was fake, of course, but since then an entire urban mythology has sprung up around the myth of movies that are made by some vast, nonexistent underground that kidnaps young girls and murders them for entertainment. A "snuff" KiSS set would have the elements of a snuff film--an ordinary person, usually a beautiful female, tied up and tortured to death with various implements (knives, hacksaws, etc.), complete with spraying blood and/or cries of anguish. Kenny and Johnny and the Doomed Kitty and their ilk are cartoon characters and are never represented as actual persons. That sort of dark humor is disturbing to some, but it's light-years away from sets where you can "kill" the character and watch her death throes as she expires. I've seen them. They're just plain sick. No, never, uh-uh, no effen way. And if you like that kind of set, seek psychiatric help immediately.
Sets involving nude children.
Sorry, no Hotaru, Chibi-Usa, or any other characters under the age of consent who are anatomically correct. I've done a few adult-oriented sets, and adults in my sets are usually nude when you take all their clothes off, but all kids in my sets have their underwear not just STAPLED on, but DRAWN on (see Caitlin). Yes, I realize that nudity and sexuality are distinct concepts and that a nude child is not (or at the very least should never be) an object of sexual interest. This is just a personal preference of mine because I don't want some greasy pedophile using any of my sets to get their twisted jollies (child pornography/hentai makes me yarf) and that's one point on which I have no intention of budging. It's my work, it's my choice, and there's an end to it.
Well, that's pretty much it for now. If I come across anything else I won't do, I'll let you guys know.
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Friday in Beijing--and we had a "do-nothing" kind of day. David has picked up a "tummy bug", and has not felt very well for the past 2 days. Today I started him on some Cipro, so hopefully he will be much better soon. We have some fun things scheduled for our last two days in Beijing!
We had a quick breakfast at the hotel this morning--David just ate dry toast, so you know he's not feeling well. We did go out for a while, cruised up and down Wangfujing Street and did a little gift shopping. David came back to rest for bit while I continued shopping. I had a lot of fun bargaining for some treasures--some of the vendors are pretty funny. I think I have several new best friends ;}
After relaxing for an hour or so we decided to go back out, as David was feeling a bit better, and it's not too much fun staying in this teeny, tiny hotel room. We explored a few small side streets near our hotel, enjohying the small retaurants and shops. I went into a very small tea shop, and the sweet old gentleman helped me choose a few kinds of tea to try. We didn't understand a word the other was saying, but we managed just fine!
We sat down at a small local restaturant and shared a beer--purely medicinal reasons, of course. I'm pretty sure the alcohol will help "kill" whatever bad bacteria is in David's stomach! The young cashier was very nice, asking us where we were from, and telling us "welcome to China". We have sure enjoyed the kind and friendly Chinese people. (Ok--maybe NOT the pushy old ladies at The Forbidden City!)
We slowly made our way back to the hotel for another rest before going out for the evening.
For dinner we walked back over to Wangfujing Street (I just love that name!) where we'd noticed a Japanese restaurant. We thought a nice soothing bowl of noodles would be a good dinner choice for David's tummy. We ordered the udon noodles in broth with some sliced pork. Well, that's what we thought we ordered--what came was slightly different, but it was fine. In the short time we've been in China we've learned that ordering meals is an adventure in itself--we're never quite sure what will be delivered to our table!
A quick walk back to the hotel, and we're all settled in for the night. I'm hoping an easy day and a good night's sleep will help David kick this "bug".
No photos to share today--I didn't take any pictures!
Tomorrow in Beijing: We are going to get an early start--taking the subway to an area on the outskirts of Beijing to go to the Panjiayuan Market--a big antique and flea market.
Brenda Lewis Ahh I'm sorry to hear that David has a stomach bug...but by now he should be better...On your recent post you said you were catching a cold Diana...Guess its time to come home. You have been away a long time. Do you ever get homesick Di? You never mention that once. I bet you don't!


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Srinagar: The J&K High Court has directed government to disclose stand on a petition calling for refraining J&K Milk Producers Co-operative limited from upgrading its milk plant at Cheshmashahi, an ecological fragile area on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain range here.
A division bench of Justices Muzaffar Hussain Attar and B S Walia asked the additional advocate general, N H Shah, to come up with the instructions next week.
The petition has been filed by the former Bar Association president, advocate N A Ronga and he claims that if the capacity of the plant is taken up from 20 TLPD to 50TLPD would have "far reaching consequences" on the environment of the area.
"The whole area in and around the site is green belt where all developmental, industrial or commercial activities are not permissible, allowed under master plan and under the municipal laws," he said, maintaining the up-gradation of the plant will be "illegal".
The milk plant has Cheshmashahi garden, Parimahal and botanical garden in its vicinity and according to Ronga, the milk processing involves lot of water.
"According to experts, the water removed from milk can contain considerable amount of organic products and minerals."
Besides, he said, cleaning of the plant results in caustic waste water "which will have an adverse impact on the surrounding environment."
"The biodegradation consumes lot of oxygen and it will affect the aquatic life around Cheshmashahi and other adjoining gardens. The material will finally go into Dal Lake and have disastrous effect on its water."
Another major constituent of the diary factory waste water is lactose which promotes sewage fungus and Ronga says that it will have disastrous effects on springs and waterways around the milk plant.
At the same time, the petitioner has no objections if the plant is set up at any industrial area where such activities are allowed.
The J&K Milk Producers Co-operative limited, which came into existence in 2004 after state government inked memorandum of understanding with Gujarat cooperative milk federation ltd (Amul), has already invited tenders for expanding the plant. The present capacity of plant is 20 thousand litres and its products include snow cap toned milk, ghee and curd etc.
Ronga seeks directions by the court to quash the NIT (tender) issued on January 28 by J&K Milk Producers Co-operative limited.
He also seeks directions to Chief Secretary, Commissioner secretaries of agriculture, housing and urban development department and other officials to refrain the J&K Milk Producers Co-operative limited from expanding the plant.


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Tenders close 5 January 2015 at 4 pm.
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"Fear and Our Future," Duffett's University-Wide Gathering Address
It is undoubtedly difficult to relay staff changes to a community, especially when such changes promise to alter immediately the future direction of the community. But staff change was the precise subject of President Duffett's 2015 address to faculty and staff regarding the state of the university. In times of crisis, Duffett began, faculty and staff need to come together to form a better learning environment. He encouraged the faculty and staff to be great representatives to the students, stressing that the actions of the faculty will affect the student body's interpretation of Eastern's motto of faith, reason, and justice. Duffett emphasized that he has great hopes for the future of Eastern University.
However, the notes of hope were accompanied by honesty regarding the changes the university will need to make to relieve financial tensions. He referred the faculty handbook, which says that if student attendance drops by ten percent over several years, the current president will have the right "to take measures to ensure the financial viability and well-being of the University." Unfortunately, said Duffett, the population of students has decreased by 11%. he earnestly announced that he had proposed a financial plan to the Board of Trustees that included the downsizing of staff and personnel.
After reviewing the plan, said Duffett, the board unanimously agreed that it was what the school needed to flourish. Immediately after its approval, Duffett reported that he gathered a task force of faculty and staff members to create an initial sketch. Since then, the committee has been reviewing every detail of the school's financial information and is projected to finalize the downsizing plan in November. President Duffett informed the audience that this has been an incredibly tough decision.
Over murmurs in the crowd, Duffett reminded the audience of the new facilities and innovations to be brought about in the ten-year master plan. He mentioned the renovation of the fitness center several times, but it was not enough to calm the murmurs in the audience in response to the announcement of the plan to downsize. Nonetheless, it does confirm the president's desire to improve Eastern over the next decade.
After his speech, a staff-wide communion service was planned. Unfortunately, President Duffett was slated to attend his daughter's graduation, so he quickly apologized to the audience in the hopes that they would understand his circumstances. Immediately after, he rushed out and the staff-wide communion started. Although these large institutional changes will be difficult, Dr. Duffett hopes that there will be an increase of 1000 students in the coming years.
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Sunday September 3
Katherine is about 3 hours of so south of Darwin, so we're hoping for an easy drive on our first leg of the Classic Road Trip.
This is what we're planning on seeing when we're there:
- Katherine Gorge. Apparently it's incredible. I also heard a story about the Darwin Symphony Orchestra performing a concert there, actually on the water. I need to see this for myself!
- Cata Cata caves. These are some beautiful formations south of the town. Like Tunnel no.5 in Darwin, they're home to live concerts. I'm hoping to catch up with one of the musicians.


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Almost all the dog meat restaurants in Pyeongchang, where the Winter Olympics opening ceremony will be held on Friday, have disregarded a government request to stop serving the food.
South Koreans are believed to consume about one million dogs a year as a summertime delicacy. The greasy red meat is boiled for tenderness and is believed to increase energy and health.
Activists have launched several campaigns to ban dog consumption, with online petitions urging boycotts of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics over the issue, and protests in Seoul. read more


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WASHINGTON (AP) � As the only Washington Redskins player born and bred in the nation's capital, Joshua Morgan went up against the Dallas Cowboys many times in his imagination long before he did so in the NFL.
"I was either Art Monk beating the Cowboys," Morgan said. "Or it was Jerry Rice in the Super Bowl."
Redskins fans will forgive the Rice fantasy for now. The part about beating the Cowboys? It's rarely been more urgent than right now.
The NFC East rivals have met 105 times over 52 years. Some have been classics. Some have been duds. Twice they've met in the NFC championship game. Eight times they've met to end the regular season, including a 1961 Washington victory that kept the Redskins from going winless and the last NFL game at RFK Stadium in 1996.
Only once have they met in the final week with playoff implications for both teams. Dallas beat Washington 35-34 on Dec. 16, 1979, rallying from 13 points down in the fourth quarter with two touchdown passes from Roger Staubach. The Cowboys finished 11-5 and won the NFC East. The Redskins dropped to 10-6 and stayed home.
Neither Morgan nor anyone else on either roster was alive for that game, so tonight will be a new experience for all when the Redskins (9-6) and Cowboys (8-7) play winner-take-all for the division crown.
"You have to get up for this game more than any other game," Redskins Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams said. "We've had to get up for all of them, but I think this one has a little special place."
The Cowboys have to win to return to the postseason for the first time since 2009. The Redskins, absent from the playoffs since 2007, could lose and still get a wild-card berth, but only if both Chicago and Minnesota lose earlier in the day.
The NFL, knowing a good finish when it sees it, flexed the game to primetime, making it the 256th and final entry in the 2012 regular-season schedule.
Washington's Robert Griffin III is setting new standards for rookie quarterbacks with his talent, leadership and star power. Unless he has a bad day, he'll break the single-season NFL record for rookie passer rating, set by Ben Roethlisberger in 2004.
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Tony Romo has set the Dallas record for yards passing and might hit 5,000 for the season, but, like the Cowboys in general in recent years, has been dogged by the inability to win consistently after Christmas. Romo has only one playoff win to his credit, and the franchise still stings from Week 17 playoffs-or-bust blowout road losses to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008 and the New York Giants last year.
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As usual, I always check the Chowboard board for dining tips on trips up North. Thanks for the info. Here is what we ate and did.
Day 1- Arrived in Oakland. Ate at Horatio's in San Leandro for lunch. (No address data) I had the Fish and Chips and my wife had Maple Chicken Salad. Three big pieces of fish in a nice batter which kept the fish moist. Nice fries. My wife was still hungry after eating the salad (enough said). Drove up to Napa Valley for dinner at La Toque (1140 Rutherford Cross Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573 (707) 963.9770). We had the five course meal. I had it with the wine (1st 4 courses only, other courses had wine but additional charge) This is the first time I ever had wine pairing with each course so descriptions may be hard to come by but here goes.
Amuse #1- Asparagus with aioli sauce. Light, one bite.
Amuse #2- Smoked Salmon minced on a lemon biscuit. The lingering lemon zest complemented the lightly smoked salmon.
First course- Shrimp w/ tomato coulis and 2000 Chateau Carbonnieux. Wine complemented the shrimp dish well, a small taste of bigger and better things to come. My wife had the Artichoke soup with minced olives which she enjoyed.
Second course- Black Bass with Fennel and 1999 Loimer Gruner Veltliner. Again the wine complemented the light black bass with the strong fennel flavors, a good match. My wife had the Fried Sandbab, which was fried whole and perfectly might I add and was delicious.
Third course- Wagyu beef with mushrooms on a buttery toast with 2000 Garguilo Aprile. The beef had a wonderful flavor cooked extremely rare and went well with the sauteed mushroom and toast. The wine was in a style of a Super Tuscan and was complex and spicy. Wife had the Foie Gras ravioli with crispy duck and vegetable. She actually gave me some and it was incredibly delicious. The ravioli was Foie Gras only and the crispy duck and vege's complemented the rich flavor of the ravioli. I thought this was the best dish of the night.
Fourth course- We both had Veal medallions with spaetzle and chanterelle mushroom in a reduction sauce with 1998 Showket Cabernet Sauvignon. By the time we got to this course, we were on the edge of full. The spaetzle which was fried crispy, cut the rich reduction sauce and was delicious.
Skipped the optional cheese course and moved onto dessert.
Dessert- Chocolate Mousse Bombe with fresh raspberries and Pear, Strawberry and Mango sorbet on a coconut macaroon. The coconut macaroon which was just a place mat for the sorbet was extremely delicious. I would go back just to have that macaroon.
Finally after coffee and tea, we had an assortment of cookies and candies to finish up our meal. Service was excellent. We sat outside on the patio with a blazing fire in front of us. Definitely a night to remember.
Day 2- Wine tasted in the morning at Domaine Carneros(1240 Duhig Rd, Napa CA (707) 257.0101. Had the Brut and Le Reve Blanc de Blanc Sparking Wine and a cheese plate while sitting out on the patio in front of the Chateau. They have a different cheese plate for the sparkling wine and pinot tastings. We had a triple cream cheese, a soft goat cheese and a hard Sonoma Jack cheese with dried fruit and assorted crackers. Spectacular view, great tour and they even had their production line working that day. On to food now.
Lunch at Bistro Jeanty(6510 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 (707) 944.0103. Started with the Cured Pork Belly with lentil and seared foie gras. Everything went so well together. I tried to take a little of everything and put it on my fork and eat it all at once. A simple dish with such complex flavors. Almost looks like you can make it at home but not really. My wife had the Tomato soup with Puff Pastry. She didn't give too much to me because it was so good. The two spoonfuls I had were delicious.
Main Course-Lamb Cheeks with Artichoke and pasta. The slight gamey taste of lamb disappeared when I ate the pasta with artichoke and lamb juice. This dish is far better than I expected and the portion was huge. My wife had the Coq au Vin with Butter noodles which she declared the best she's had. I have to concur with her. The chicken was dark and tender from the wine braising and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Onto Silver Oak Winery (915 Oakville Crossing, Oakville, CA 800.273 8809. Currently tasting 98 Napa and 99 Alexander Valley Cabs. Note- I think every limousine in Napa was at this winery. Off to the Sonoma Coast and Bodega Bay on Part 2 of this post.
Again, Thanks Chowhounds for all of the good advise. I was not led astray.


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after doing a clean install I installed eset.
when the process of updating antivirus and scanning automatically after update
it stuck in first time scanning automaticly
when i see the scanner it stuck scanning on the office appclient
it runs about 2 minutes+ and after that the new scanner goes
is this because of a problem with the office installed?
if anyone has experienced something like this at the time of installing the eset and scanning the first time after the eset definition automatic update?


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Name: Bob Walsh
Chicago (Zone 5a)
Happy Growing
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|This plumeria behaves like a chameleon showing differences in color intensity in different weather conditions.
Plumeria 'Kimo' produces flowers, in different shades of orange, which are about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter with a nice sweet fragrance.
Keeping quality of the flowers is very good.
The following two pictures show my Plumeria 'Kimo' flowering indoors and outdoors.
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You know that moment when you buy a box of chocolates for the time when somebody comes over for tea. You put it away on the top shelf so that you can't just effortlessly reach for it. You sit down satisfied with your willpower. Life is great. You are great. And then the evening comes and you feel lonely or bored, or simply not satisfied after dinner and you crave for something sweet. Just a tiny bite. And it so happens that you have a box of chocolates sitting there on the shelf without purpose. You're not even sure that somebody is coming over any time soon, because your family lives far away and all of your friends are busy at work. You start to reason with yourself. I'll only have one piece, you say and reach for that box. Next thing you remember is that the box is half empty and soon enough it is gone.
Sounds familiar? It does to me. That has been me on many occasions. And after a while I started wondering – how can I avoid such situations? To avoid them, all we need is a little plan of actions. Read on to find out.
Tip no. 1 – Don't buy sweets
Just don't. Make a list of things you need to buy before going shopping and take every effort to stick to that list. Avoid the sweets aisle completely if that is possible. Most supermarkets have these aisles with cookies, chocolate, crisps and soda at the back of the store. Don't go there to avoid temptation to buy them. You know: out of sight, out of mind.
Tip no. 2 – Don't keep sweets at home
Out of sight, out of mind – again. You don't need to keep sweet and unhealthy stuff at home 'just in case'. If you do, that case will happen sooner rather than later.
Tip no. 3 – Buy sweets only for the occasion that is about to happen
If you know for sure you are expecting guests and you want to have a treat for them, then and only then go and buy it. People rarely call in without notice these days, so you are unlikely to be unprepared. And in the case you are, there's nothing wrong with serving fruit on a plate.
Tip no. 4 – Don't buy a mountain
When buying desserts for expected company, don't buy a lot. I doubt they will eat a big cake or three boxes of cookies. Choose a small cake instead of a big one, or buy cupcakes for the number of people expected. Buy a medium box of chocolates. It might seem wiser to have a lot so there's definitely enough for everyone, but be honest: how many times did you leave somebody's place feeling that your overindulged because of the abundance of treats served? I bet many. Nobody likes to be stuffed to half-death with cake or chocolate. So plan ahead and buy just as much as you need to avoid having leftovers to tempt you.
I found helpful to not buy and store certain things in my house. Condensed milk was one of them. Or cake. Because that's me – if I have a can of condensed milk I will eat the entire can in one go. And I will be eating cake for every meal until it's gone. Having the willpower to lead a healthier lifestyle is not about setting the traps around and taking every effort to avoid them. Having the willpower is about making a conscious choice to avoid these traps in the first place.
Now, I don't recommend staying away from all things tasty completely. If you are just starting your weight loss journey, it makes sense to keep your diet as clean as possible until you break your bad habits (usually takes about 1 to 3 months), and then you can start having your weekly or fortnightly cheat meals. If you are just looking for ways to make your diet healthier, you might not need to wait 1 to 3 months before introducing cheat meals.
Cheat meal – is a treat that you allow yourself to eat once in a while and then return to your healthy eating habits, like that never happened. Cheat meals or treats are a part of a healthy diet. They help keeping you sane and prevent you from feeling deprived. Nutritionists and dieticians highly encourage having cheat meals to avoid a complete slip up. It is important though not to view a cheat meal as reward for your efforts to eat a healthy diet. Rewards should not be related to food. Viewing your sweet treat as a reward may mess up your feelings toward your new lifestyle and form new bad habits.
But since we are talking cheat meals, there's another mini-guide on How to avoid temptation when having a cheat meal on your cheat day:
Tip no. 1 – Go to a café for a sweet treat
I find that if I don't bring sweets home, then I don't need them so much when I am at home. For this purpose, go and eat out. It is helpful because you won't have leftovers sitting in your house and saying 'Eat me!'. It is also this way to stop before you've eaten a lot. When you eat in a café you are unlikely to eat 5 pieces of cake in one sitting, but you can easily do it when you bring a cake home.
Tip no. 2 – Buy only things that come in small single serving
A cupcake, or a muffin, or a piece of cake. A brownie. An ice-cream in a cone. This is why eating out is a better option.
Tip no. 3 – Avoid pre-packaged products
That is if you choose to buy your treat in a shop and bring it home. Pre-packaged foods come in big sizes and multiple servings, like a whole cake or a box of cupcakes or brownies. Stick with freshly baked goods that you can buy only in one piece. They taste much better anyway and have less preservatives.
Tip no. 4 – Share the love
If you buy something comes in a bigger size, like a chocolate bark, a box of chocolates or a cake, don't forget to share it with a friend or a colleague. You'll be thanking yourself that you did.


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An applicant seeking permission to erect an addition to his home was advised to reconsider the design plans during the Feb. 21 meeting of the Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning.
An applicant seeking permission to erect an addition to his home was advised to reconsider the design plans during the Feb. 21 meeting of the Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning.
Eric Zimmer had sought to add a second story room addition to his 1,500-square-foot Farleigh Road home that would encroach 1.7 feet into a minimum 10-foot side setback. A variance would have been needed because the addition would be attached to a nonconforming 8.3-foot setback.
"The board applauds what you're doing with the house, but we would like you to consider some options and see if there's a middle ground," board chairman Thomas J. Riley told Zimmer after a prolonged discussion.
The board also expressed concerns about the overall design of the addition, which introduces new material, including a new roof style, and departs from the other ranch-style homes in the neighborhood.
Members of the city's staff also met with Zimmer's neighbors, who objected to the proposed design of the house.
Board members told Zimmer they had a difficult time getting a firm grasp on the design.
"It's quite a modern juxtaposition with other houses," said board member Cindy Holodnak.
Her reservations were echoed by her colleagues.
"Your rendering doesn't help you," said Riley. "We usually end up with some sense of the building's proportion to the neighborhood."
A request for a comprehensive graphics plan by Larry Lab of the Morrison Sign Co. on behalf of the Arlington Manor Co. Ltd. of 1700 Zollinger Road was approved by the staff without condition.
A request by William Morris on behalf of the Lane Avenue Baptist Church to grant temporary conditional use to permit a place of worship or church for the Tree of Life Christian Ministries was postponed because the application was incomplete.
The meeting was the last for Riley, who stepped down from his post after 30 years on the board and 26 years as chairman. Riley, who announced his resignation last year after a debate by city council on term limits, will be replaced by Kevin Carpenter at the next meeting. Chad Gibson, the senior planner for the city's development department, says Riley will be honored at a future meeting.
Board members Holodnak, Ida Copenhaver Ginter, and Donald Osterhout, whose tenures expire next month, are awaiting word on whether they will be reappointed.


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The recent three days of protests that broke out in Tehran's Grand Bazaar with hundreds of angry shopkeepers taking to the street against the sharp fall in the value of the Iranian currency – have for sure been suppressed by the regime. But the sentiment that drove these protests in one of most loyal support base of the current Iranian regime is still prevalent among the masses. Mullah regime used excessive force to quell these demonstrations by "Bazaris" but regime have just bought some time before a full-fledged peoples' revolution breaks out. The regime has failed to address the fundamental problem of common people. Iranians are discontented about the state of economy which is rattling the Islamic Republic. Moreover, frustrations are enhanced when people here see that their leaders have no solution to end the logjam. The level of anger against the regime is at an all time high which was clearly echoed when people shouted slogans against Iran's ultimate authority, Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top officials demanding that they should step down. At the core of this dissatisfaction is the government's decades-long disregard for the economic prosperity of the citizens.
What the Iranian regime is failing to understand that one of the main catalyst for Iranian Revolution of 1978-79 was the economic dissatisfaction. Islamic Revolution of 1979 won hearts and minds with grand promises like equal educational opportunities, healthy and robust economy based on the values of Islamic banking, creation of new youth employment opportunities, freedom of speech and freedom of the press, as well as good relations with the Muslim world based on the principles of good governance. But now Iranians are giving a serious thought as how many of these promises have been realized thrity-nine years after the revolution. People are feeling deceived now by the outcome of the revolution. So, it won't be a wonder that history repeat itself which means that what happened to Shah Reza Pehlevi can surely happen to Mulla regime as well. Unlike the 2009 Green Movement, which was largely a product of the urban middle-class youth in Tehran, current unrest reflects the economic grievances of the lower and working classes, which are alienated from Iranian institutional politics and are suffering from the consequences of a broken economy. The protests are driven by disaffected young people in rural areas, towns, small cities and larger urban centres. Hence current unrest has a broader mass base than 2009 green movement.
Since the nuclear deal, Iran's economy up to some extent came out of recession, but citizens complain that benefits have not filtered down to ordinary people. Almost all the economic growth has been concentrated in the oil industry. In other sectors, lack of access to finance, raw materials and foreign markets have been some major impediments. A look into the current economic situation of Iran reveals a different picture. The Iranian Rial has lost 40% of its value since last month, when President Donald Trump pulled out of Iran's 2015 nuclear accord and announced draconian sanctions on Tehran. Now the Iranian Rial is the one of the most worthless currency in the world. The country is experiencing its worst drought in 50 years, leaving electricity output from hydropower plants at a bare minimum. Capital outflow surpassed inflow and last year Iran had a capital account deficit of $11 billion and unemployment is above 11%. Purchasing power parity per capita in Iran is $20,030 according to the International Monetary Fund, far below Turkey and neighboring and countries like Mauritius and Equatorial Guinea. These numbers indicate one thing – that Iran economy has become fragile and is quickly sinking into a death spiral.
Iran boasts of possessing the world's second largest reserves of oil and gas. But the sanctions, mismanagement, corruption and lack of any definitive economic policy have dramatically eroded the overall wellbeing of people. Iran needs serious economic reforms which can integrate it with global economy. Iranians eagerly want shift in their government's priorities with more attention paid to improving their economic conditions. For this it is very important that Iranian regime abandon its policy of expansion in the Middle East and support of insurgency in several countries in the region. Moreover, Iran needs to change its foreign policy, especially toward its Arab neighbors, the European Union and countries with which it doesn't have diplomatic relations, such as the United States. So that Iran can also benefit from regional and world economic order. If Iran doesn't act fast to end its economic isolation the Islamic Republic may soon turn into the Venezuela of the Middle East.


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Delma Tallerico
The Life of Joseph Sibbel
His sculpture
This charming chapel on the campus of Mercyhurst College in North East, Pennsylvania, is named St. Mary's, the same name as the Redemptorist Seminary which occupied the grounds until 1985. Many reminders of the Redemptorist roots of this institution still remain, particularly in the chapel.
At St. Mary's, Joseph Sibbel was asked to furnish five altars and the Stations of the Cross (removed and now replaced by a modern, framed set). The high altar, and the side altars--the Pieta, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Joseph, and the Death of St. Joseph, still remain. Over the years, the details of the panels of these altars have been repainted. However, Sibbel's artistic touches still exist in the marble details which include floral symbolism (roses for Mary, lilies for St. Joseph) and the Redemptorist emblem (St. Joseph altar). The altars display beautiful angel candleholders that must be the work of the sculptor!
Joseph Sibbel completed the work for St. Mary's Chapel prior to his project at another Redemptorist Seminary, Mount St. Alphonsus in Esopus, New York which was sold in 2012. Their beautiful Romanesque chapel housed outstanding examples of Sibbel's artistic abilities including two larger-than-life bronze angels which formerly held the sanctuary lamps.
St. Paul of the Cross Monastery Church Pittsburgh, PA
St. Paul Cathedral
Pittsburgh, PA
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St. Patrick's Cathedral New York City
St. John the Baptist
Manayunk, PA
To learn more about Mercyhurst College, North East, click here.
Click on the photo to see Sibbel's "Death of St. Joseph Altar" inside the chapel.
This marble representation of the Nativity once beautified the chapel of
Mt. St. Alphonsus in Esopus, New York which closed in 2012. The marble statues have been transferred to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Church in Boston, MA.
Click on the photo above to see a photo of the sanctuary as it once existed at
Mt. St. Alphonsus.
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St. Mary's Chapel,
Mercyhurst College Northeast, PA
St. Mary's Chapel
Mercyhurst College
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Saturday, 9 July 2011
The joy of not having to prepare an army
I am currently having a bit of down time from assembling miniatures or designing listsat the moment, which is pretty usual after a hefty weekend in Nottingham, but at nearly two weeks since getting back, this is a veritable hosepipe ban!
Don't get me wrong, i've not lost my love for wargaming, but sometimes its nice to have a little break to re-focus and prioritise. I've spoken recently of setting about the KoB for Dystopian Wars, and whilst i do want to get to them as soon as possible, at present i'd possibly go hurtling in only to lose my enthusiasm for it fairly soon after as either the Trollbloods or possibly just a speck of dust catches my attention.
Instead, i've being doing a great deal or reading; With Hordes, I am looking over the rules for a second time, with Dystopian Wars I am reading those rules from cover to cover, which is something I haven't bothered with for many, many years now, and with 40k I am refreshing myself on the sections of the rules which I feel that the last weekend away has taught me I know the least.
In terms of none rules reading, I am actually doing a lot less of this than normal. I am nearly at the end of Angels of Darkness, which whilst fun is taking me some time.
That really just leaves WFB - I'm feeling a little lost with this one really - I am starting to struggle with lists i am happy with, and whilst i've finally started to have some success with the Warriors of Chaos with a more combat orientated list, it does tend to be a missive win or massive loss army, and doesn't seem to create many stories. Another issue is that I just don't want to play 3k games which it seems the edition is geared towards, and at the same time, the traditional 2k game seems a little under powered for a 'large' battle.
Instead it seems logical to me that the most logical points are 1200 for a small game and 2400 for a large game. these two levels mean that there are decent enough points brakets for lords/heroes, Specials and Heroes without being too open.
But really all this is good news as it means i don't need to fuss too much, i just gather together what i have if i want a game but can otherwise just focus on reading and relaxing.
Anyone else enjoying a bit of down time?
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To answer your question I am, been almost 2 weeks now without even looking at or thinking about gaming. Sometimes a break from the hobby is good for the soul. I find if you do it too much then it isnt a hobby but a chore. But I still keep logging on and reading the forums just to keep in touch with you all.
TBH I'm still waiting for my main delivery of Warmachine goodies, but as there was a cock up its still going to be another week I think so I'm gonna chill till then, then once they arrive dive head first back into it.
Im just out of a 3 month down time (literally did nothing for the hobby), my mojo has returned!ReplyDelete
Relax - refocus - aim for another tourny next year - enjoy the newness of homachine.
Thats my plan. So im the same as you guys.
TBH Drax, after doubles, (I had a great time) but I think I just relised I dont care for 40k as much as I though I did, and tbh I havent for a long time bfore that (probably since I got rid of Eldar) Im keeping more of an open mind to wargaming. Not doing the "I love the fluff" and "GW make the best models" crap. they do and the fluff is great, but their is a lot of other stuff out there. After reading the rules to Warmchine, I absolutely love the ruleset, ok the mini range aint as polished as GW, but I dont care, its still awesome.
My next game is that Firestorm Armada (apparently the rules can be proxied to 40k machinery...)I shall see.
Anywho, just enjoy the down time...
good to see i'm not alone on this then. and @Nick, I absolutely agree - getting the Deathwing up and running was a real chore, and i didn't havee to paint most of that either!ReplyDelete
Since i do want to be the one that paints the trollbloods and the KoB I think it is probably best to wait a bit.
@mart, do you mean firestorm armada? i'm playing Dystopian Wars - same company, similar rules set, different setting
what do think of the DW rules drax?ReplyDelete
still early days really. I'm still only just in the order of play bit as i read painfully slowlyReplyDelete
yeah both systems look good tbh! I wont get into either for a bit yet, maybe when I get bored of what Im doing I'll have a go..ReplyDelete
omg - just realised that i've got a tournament this weekend! i've been chillin when i should be building!!!!ReplyDelete
LOL, Im guesing this is the Hoamchines @ the club?ReplyDelete


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Enterprises continue to aggressively launch new mobile platforms, products and services, but may be falling short of the full potential value of their mobile projects, according to a study by IBM.
The return on investment (ROI) for mobile currently accounts for only a fraction of what is possible, and organizations are not taking advantage of the full value mobility brings to the enterprise.
According to a IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study "Return on Mobile Capturing the Value Beneath the Surface", there are four ways for organisations to increase their ROI from mobile.
The study, based on surveys of more than 1 000 C-suite and mobile executives globally, found that 62% of executives surveyed said their most successful mobile projects pay for themselves in less than 12 months – a considerably faster rate than the two to three years it takes for other technology projects.
"While very aware of the benefits of mobile computing, organizations are struggling to see its greater potential value which remains largely untapped. Even the most successful mobile projects fall short of established business goals more than half the time," says Pete Teigen, IBM Institute for Business Value mobile leader. "Companies need to strategically align mobile initiatives, secure the right support and strike the right balance to tap into the vast, unrealized value of mobile."
For companies to gain greater value from their mobile initiatives, the IBV recommends the following:
* Prioritise strategically rather than only tactically: Aligning mobile initiatives with organisation-wide business goals results in better outcomes instead of emphasizing quick, inexpensive efforts with limited impact.
* Secure C-suite support: It's not enough to listen to employees and departments when planning mobile initiatives. Successful companies, such as Bernhardt Furniture, use longer-term strategic vision from the C-suite to guide their mobile initiatives.
* Manage the mobile portfolio actively: Companies that take a strategic approach by building and scaling internal resources across their organisations are more likely to take advantage of the transformational aspects of mobile. Instead of limiting mobile projects to the Information Technology (IT) team, mobile should be integrated throughout the entire organisation and become embedded into the organisation's culture.
* Balance off-the-shelf and customised approaches: Recognising when to invest in custom solutions and when to opt for existing mobile app technology solutions will help an organisation operate strategically and focus on business transformation.
Contrary to the behaviours by the leading performers in the survey, the research also found that 60% of organisations do not look for strategic alignment in prioritizing mobile initiatives.
The IBV also found that almost 40% of executives surveyed said they used an ad-hoc approach, with only "some" coordination between mobile projects and the organisation's business divisions.
Nearly two-thirds of executives said they were spending at least $5-million on mobile initiatives over the next year, with the pipeline of mobile activity expected to triple by 2018.
Enterprises continue to aggressively launch new mobile platforms, products and services, but may be falling short of the full potential value of their mobile projects, according to a study by IBM.