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Obviously, science hasn't figured us out completely, and we're not everything science cranks us out to be. If we were, we should also still be smelling the backsides of our prospective mates before mating - you know, the "Animal Instinct" that we assume out of the blue for sex alone. (of course, at other times we're more Evolved.)
Human nature is a funny thing. Especially when sex comes up, much has been casually attributed to it, from the vilest vices to the most inexplicable quirks. However, a good deal of our perceptions are basically ideas foisted on us by science (and a highly politicised one at that). Science can be as much a political tool as any movie or book. In fact, it's more manipulative and insidious because of its unquestioned neutrality.
So I'm going back to where it all started - evolution. In mainstream science, one aspect has hogged all the limelight: Darwin's survival of the fittest. It is a postulate which has out-shouted all other ideas (even others of Darwin's!) . While the assumption certainly has its merits, obviously it isn't everything. (If nothing else, it sadly fails to explain the number of people in existence today, who still doggedly drink Coke and eat Cadburys!)
The importance of the theory of mate selection emerges. What drives the members of the species to be attracted to each other and to want to mate? A rather startling fact is that although Darwin himself suggested that this was a major determinant of evolutionary trends, it was carefully filtered out of mainstream evolutionary theory by generations of scientists.
Victorian prudery (assisted admirably by political agenda) helped maintain this silent censorship. At least where sex is concerned, scientists are quite remarkably like most of us general junta, preferring to handle it from an arm's distance with sterile gloves and throw it right to the back of the cupboard so they needn't keep seeing it and feeling uncomfortable about not dealing with all its attendant issues.
But this is an old story of course - pretty much every radical scientific breakthrough has had to contend with religious and/or political concerns, and usually, science loses in the first round.
Anyway, popular evolutionary theory cannot explain the existence of so many of the features that humans are unique for – like the ability to evolve ideologies and religion, music and art, employ humour and wit, create ornate expressive languages – why, even to gossip! Especially since these "frivolous" adaptations of humans are not seen as having any survival value (because a persons irreverence, immorality or sombreness do not in any way impede his ability to survive, right?), why do they exist?
Why have we developed these qualities? Wouldn't evolution have filtered 'em off as a waste of time to instead encourage a more "survival" based set of adaptations? You know - apply the brain to Worthier Tasks than painting or punning. "Survival of the fittest" has no answer to that one.
Adaptations that have large survival benefits evolve many times in different lineages – for example, through convergent evolution. But there is no sign of this happening in human-style art, language, moral idealism, humour etc. The absence of even adaptive radiation rumbles the old theories some more.
Also, science is often marked by politicised reductionism. While reductionism is important and helps us filter elements so that we may form a grid of knowledge from which to understand the world, it also tends to prune huge chunks of reality and trash them as irrelevant. Hence evolutionary theory has maintained that sole driving force, more or less, is survival. The survival of the fittest. And by doing so, it has also reduced the scope of psychological evolution to merely the biological.
The chasm between theory and reality is not seen only in humans, but also in other species. Shouldn't peacocks have been wiped out or developed tails like pea hens? But there they are, flamboyant mockeries of our popular theories! If not for promoting sexual choice, what have these tails survived for?
Enter the more realistic theory of sexual selection. (predictably, it isnt accepted as mainstream science!) Sexual selection is a highly unpredictable, diversifying and complex process.
Why I like it, is because it goes beyond mere survival value, giving importance to individual qualities and traits. wit, humour, ideology and so on, while not directly contributing to survival, may have an indirect impact on it because these qualities make the person more desirable as a mate to another member of the species. makes sense doesn't it, seeing how many of us are not supermodels, but are still in great relationships and attractive to so many people?
Another reason this theory's interesting is because it busts that argument of "basic instinct" for unbridled sexual behaviour - many people who cheat or employ coercion in a sexual relationship simply blame their "instinct" for their sexual incontinence. Well, they'll have to think again! integrity, loyalty and other such qualities have been carefully evolved because they too are attractions and critical in mate selection. So they're just as natural "basic" instincts.
This theory also admits the fact that (where humans are concerned) the female sex drive is not only on par with male sex drive, but often stronger. I'm yet to hear of a native remedy in any culture to boost a woman's sexual desire. they're mostly just to boost only the man's sex drive. (in other words, read: sometimes men need the additional help to keep up with the woman's naturally stronger sexual drive.)
Additionally, it also describes how clitoral responses have shaped evolution, a refreshing perspective, considering our phallic culture and the myth of penile power. In virtually every species, the females of the species choose while the males strive to be chosen. The males acquire whatever traits the females deem attractive. So when we speak of evolution of traits – its driven primarily by the females.
When we look at the things that make human life so delightful – art, music, literature, wit, humour - we have to thank womenkind for having the good taste to make them an evolutionary priority.
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Tommy Kendrick, in his blog txactor.com, is complaining how Texas is not competitive with surrounding states New Mexico and Louisiana when it comes to attracting film production.
He says Texas needs to do what Michigan has done with tax credits to attract film companies to the state.
Kendrick writes, "Follow the money. It was recently reported that Drew Barrymore's production, WHIP IT! starring Ellen Page was moving its production from Texas (Austin), where the story is set, to a location in Michigan. It seems that Michigan's new 40% film incentive was just too much for the producers to turn down. For a 40% rebate, Michigan apparently starts to look a lot like Texas. Let's face it, a roller rink in Ypsilanti can probably look like one in Austin."
Tommy, we promise to keep Ypsi Weirder.
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text: I finished this little bear blankie. I think it turned out adorable. I made sure before I sewed the bear on the blankie to set the colors in a vinegar bath. I've had 1st hand experience with this pink running. Now, I think I'm finished with the gifts for the great-niece due in May. Now on to gifts for boss's grandson due in July.


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Enjoy 3, 45 minute long meditations focusing on different aspects of your past life energy.
Meditation 1 is Past Life Release, to help with clearing out past life trauma. Meditation 2 connects with Communication Butterflies, to release and heal past communication challenges. Meditation 3 focuses on healing ties to all relationships of the past and present. Join us, and enjoy!


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A scene from last eve's din-din date downtown...
Hope your Valentine's Day was a fab one—marked by you doing something special—just for you! Wanted to share a few sweets from my day, yesterday...
Lovely fabric an employee of mine brought in for me. She had received it as part of the packaging from a Valentine's Day gift—and thought I'd enjoy crafting with it. Indeed, I will!
Kisses left on my desk by the woman who cleans the office building
Sweet heart gloves (Moschino)...gift from Mark.
This one's from Wednesday, but I definitely had to feature it.
Girly girl Tabitha sniffing potted, pink tulips (smile!).
Have a wonderful Friday! Love, joy and hugs! T.


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Welcome to the Painting Challenge. Here you will find the fabulous, fevered work from miniature painters from around the world. While participants come from every colour, gender, age and nationality, they have at least three things in common: they love miniatures, enjoy a supportive community and they have all taken the Challenge. This site features the current year's event along with the archives of past Challenges. Enjoy your visit and remember to come back soon.
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Very nice John :)ReplyDelete
Excellent looking EPIC gear. Very nice and a bright red achieved. cheersReplyDelete
Fantastic stuff John!! Very well done - tragic to see such lovely vehicles suffering in service to the so-called "Emperor"...but they will look lovely as those who embrace the Hope and Change of the Warmaster blot them from the skies...ReplyDelete
Cracking work John! Always nice to see some Epic minis painted up!ReplyDelete
Terrific work John! I think they look tremendous and that red really pops. I hope I can see them in Montreal sometime in the future.ReplyDelete
No way! These are so well done, how did you get thatenormously vibrant red tone? Brilliant!ReplyDelete
That's a really great red you've achieved on these lovely spaceships!
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I avoid painting red over black, but you've succeeded with these triumphs!ReplyDelete


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Welcome to another week of CASEing the Catty Sunday Blog Hop, where we take inspiration from one of the many wonderful samples in the current Stampin' Up! catalogues, to create our own projects each week.
This week we are taking our inspiration from both catalogues and the wonderful Big Shot projects within their pages.
I took my inspiration from the little apron gift holder on page 47 of the Occasions Catalogue. I was inspired both by this image for this challenge, but prior to that was inspired by a cute swap I received at Sydney On Stage made by Tracy Ross that inspired me to purchase this bundle!
Here is my little project, I have used the lovely Painted With Love Specialty DSP, to make the little apron, pairing it with Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry accessories. The scissors are cut from Silver Foil paper and the handles coloured with permanent marker. As you can see this is the perfect size for a Tombow Glue, what a cute gift this would make for a fellow crafter!
I hope you are inspired to join in with us this week, just take inspiration from any of the Big Shot projects, to enter just take a picture of your project and add it to the CTC Facebook Page.
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Shift dresses to die for in Pan Am
We've had the Mad Men effect now prepare to go Pan Am crazy!
The new series had just kicked off in America and stars Christina Ricci as a retro air stewardess. Just as we went gaga for Betty and Joan's wardrobes full of pretty 50s dresses and pencil skirts, we will definitely want a shift dress like Christina's.
Are you bored of vintage fashion or can't get enough?
P.S. Mad Men fans- some of the pieces from Banana Republic are half price. Swell!


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France: a "radical break" on applying the brakes
In 2003 the French government implemented a new automated system for detecting and punishing speed limit violations. In the current issue of Governance (July 2010), Fabrice Hamelin of the French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research examines how this "rapid, radical break" in policy on speed limit enforcement came about. Underlying the change in policy was a more fundamental shift in thinking about the role of central government in this policy domain, Hamelin says. "The adoption of Automated Speed Enforcement confirms that the state — and with it French statism — has not said its last word . . . The instrument chosen enables a comeback by the state." Read the article, "Renewal of Public Policy via Instrumental Innovation: Implementing Automated Speed Enforcement in France."


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Jerry Hairston, after last night's bullpen failure: "That's the 25th time in his career the bullpen has blown a game Kershaw was in line to win."
Dodgers at Athletics, 12:35PM PT, TV: SPNLA, CSNCA
Ordinarily this would be Mat Latos' turn in the Dodgers' rotation, but he's temporarily moving to the bullpen "to get the most starts possible out of Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke." In other words, the Dodgers are going to a four-man rotation for a few weeks. They can do this because of days off this week and next.
That means Alex Wood will pitch for the Dodgers today. He's 8-7 with a 3.74 ERA and got his first win as a Dodger his last time out. He went 6 1/3 innings against the Reds on August 14, giving up five hits and three earned runs while walking three and striking out three.
His opponent will be Jesse Chavez, who's tied for most losses in the AL with twelve. He's 4-5 with a 2.92 ERA at home, though, and that's where the game will be played.
Lineup when available.
Today's #Dodgers lineup:
Rollins SS
Crawford LF
Gonzalez 1B
Turner 3B
Ethier RF
Grandal C
Van Slyke DH
Pederson CF
Hernandez 2B
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text: Univision Communications Inc. has tapped Anne Corley VP of public relations. Corley will oversee media and investor relations for the Spanish-language broadcaster.From 1993 to 1996, Corley served as VP of corporate communications at MGM. Prior to her work at MGM, she held positions as manager and later director of corporate communications at Fox Inc. "I am very excited," Corley said. "Univision is about the only network that can boast of growing share."


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Organic products are a lot more expensive compared with conventional production. Processed food stays on the shelves few months or longer. Organic food has vital nutrients but spoils faster because it is free of chemicals. Most of the people do not choose organic products because of they afraid that the money which are spent will not bring any results.
Why Are Organic Products More Expensive?
Organic products are no exception when it comes to the higher prices. Quality products cost more. Why ?
- Materials are expensive such as fertilizers or clean water.
- Time to produce is long
- Quality products cannot be created in significant quantities
- Organic and quality products require plenty of human resources
Everything adds up. The price goes up. Imagine what you want strawberries without chemicals. You need mineralize the soil. You cannot use pesticides. Somebody needs to pull weeds out, pick them, the place to boxes without crushing them. Farmers have enormous expenses, and the price of products goes up.
It is different with strawberries which grow in significant fields. Pesticides sprayed from airplanes, water quality questionable, automated picking saves time and money.
What Did You Get In The End?
Organic strawberries melt in the mouth, smell nice and do not last long.
Conventional strawberries are hard to bite. Most of the people use the knife to cut them and put some white sugar on the top. The warning sign about washing few times the production reminds that berries still contain chemicals.
The Impact Of Chemicals
Chemicals from production reach bodies. It does not matter how good we would wash them. Why? The plant or fruit gets chemicals from soil. The soil got pesticides when plants sprayed. Farmers want to grow production which is pleasing to the eye and does not spoil so fast.
Toxins are not good for us. They interfere with body's metabolism and can have the impact to the next generations.
Bodies recognize and use minerals for building replenishment minerals. Absorption is a big deal. Toxins which are foes and not natural can deposit in tissues and organs.
When you have toxins in your body, you need to have detoxification. Who does perform it? Some people do not have time, some of them do not care, some of us do not know about of importance to clean the body from toxins.
Scientist and doctor Samuel Epstein stated that cancer is the consequence of environmental pollution. It means that when we get chemicals with products, we increase the chance to catch horrific diseases.
The Bright Side Of Organic
I see a few good things would happen if people would choose an organic production.
People would eat less because organic products cost more.
People would be conscious what do they eat. When you pay the price, you are more attentive what you choose and why.
People would lose weight. There no fillers, preservatives or additives.
People would be energized and happier.
People would save money in the long run. Why? Organic food keeps you in shape and gives more needed nutrients. You will skip medication because you will be in a better shape.
From the community perspective, you will support farmers and environment.
- Organic food is a lot more expensive because it requires more taking care of it.
- Organic food brings benefits and does not harm humans
- Organic food benefits environment and growers.
How about you? What would you like to choose: the organic food or conventional? I would be glad to hear from you.


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The water is an unbelievable blue, crashing against the bluffs and lapping up against the pristine white shores of Mozambique. Humpback whales migrate through these warm waters of the Indian Ocean, along the same trade route that used to carry manufactured goods from Mozambique to Europe and beyond. After their independence from the Portuguese in 1975, prospering factories closed and a 15-year civil war ravaged the economy. Today there is peace but over half of the population still lives below the poverty line, surviving on subsistence agriculture, which primarily comes from the sea for the coastal villages. Baskets made with local palm fronds carry the fishermen's daily catch home. These everyday baskets are woven using age-old techniques passed down from the village elders to the youth, who distinguish their work from the others with quality construction and design details. Last year, a handful of these master weavers came together to form Awavehi with the hope and vision of breaking back into the global marketplace, providing a steady income for their families, and preserving their rich heritage of palm leaf weaving.
As this new group gets established, we're committed to supporting their continued education and the perfecting of their skills for the modern global marketplace. We invest 10% of our profits directly into building an artisan training center to provide healthy, safe, and inspiring working conditions. Additionally, this training center will provide business and financial management courses for the artisans.


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ChimataMusic.com, in association with Srinivasa Chandu (a well-known local personality for his services to the Telugu Community) and Udaya Bhaskar Ganti (CEO and President of International Sottware Systems, Inc at www.issi-software.com) organized a wonderful melodious concert, "Ennenno Janmala Bandham" as a musical tribute to the Gaana Gandharva, SP Balu. The lead singers were Ramu (fondly called as Jr. Balu from Chennai) and the noted playback singer and Super Singers fame, Anjana Sowmya. A local talented young singer, Sandeep Kowtha (a finalist in the US level 2012 ATA's national level contest) also joined both lead singers. The three singers together sang more than 30 songs and enthralled around 800 Telugu music lovers for about four non-stop hours. Udaya Bhaskar Ganti and Chandra Sekhar Kola kindly rendered wonderful hospitality for the rehearsals and hosting of the singers. Unify Solutions' CEO Venkat Sana (producer of the upcoming Maine Pyar Kiya Telugu movie) was the Platinum sponsor of the event, while Maryland Montessory Academy, Chutney Indian Restaurant and Krishna Training were the Gold sponsors. The local Paradise Indian Cuisine was the event's food vendor. TORI (Telugu Online Radio), IdleBrain.com, TV5/Mana TV and TV9 were the media partners. Srinivasa Chandu, along with his friends, was primarily the driving force behind the event's mega success. A team of dedicated and committed volunteers (Venkata Reddy Yarram, Manoj Chekuri, Venkat Vundamatla, Shiva Bollam, Srinivasulu Nagaruru, Rajesh Sunkara, Krishna Mohan Amrutham, Anand Gummadilli, Chadra Sekhar Kola and Manoj Bhagavathula) worked very hard on the organizational responsibilities such as ticket sales, stage decoration, registration booth and projector/Screen setup. Sandeep Kowtha and Srinivas Seelamsetty handled the tracks' playing task at the audio booth, which was wonderfully setup by Sunny. Rajasekhar of TV5 and Eshwar of TV9 handled all video recording of the event.
Madhavi Amrutham, Srinivas Chandu and Srinivas Chimata were the event hosts. The event started off at 7: 00 PM with the welcome speech by Madhavi Amrutham and she invited an eighth grader Nikhitha to sing a prayer song (Annamacharya keertana). Madhavi introduced Srinivasa Chandu as the event organizer and invited him on to the dais. Srinivasa Chandu thanked all volunteers and audience for making this event happen. He commended the ChimataMusic's mission of promoting the "nostalgic old songs" throughout the country and he shared with the audience that he was excited to take the opportunity of organizing the current event, when his prANa mitruDu Srinivas Chimata proposed a concert and requested his help on organizing it in the DC area. Srinivasa Chandu introduced Srinivas Chimata to the audience as the person who had come all the way from California to the DC area to distribute the mellifluous Balu songs' nectar to the audience. Srinivas Chimata first thanked Srinivas Chandu and complimented him as "Oke Okkadu", who turned his dream (of doing a Balu songs based concerts in the DC Area) as a reality. He then shared with the audience that these kinds of "Full-Fledged" nostalgic Telugu concerts are organized in the US by only three organizers: 1. the organizers that sponsor bi-annual SP Balu concert series 2. ChimataMusic.com and 3. Ramana Juvvadi (of Kalavahini.org based in Dallas, TX) and doing these exclusive songs-only based concerts was kind of "AeTtiki edureedi cheyyaDam" with no involvement of the kids-centric cultural activities (that usually bring in more audience). He also profusely thanked Udaya Bhaskar Ganti gaaru, who met him just a week before the event, for being the Grand sponsor of the event. He then introduced Ramu to the audiences saying that Ramu has been entertaining the US audiences in different cities for the last three years and that he is quite popular with his devotional songs played in almost all temples in AP and is fondly called as "Junior Balu" by his fans. Srinivas Chimata summarized Ramu's caliber in just one line - "in the school of Balu singing, it is Ramu next to Balu and Mano".
Ramu humbly thanked all organizations that brought him to the US every year and in particular, to Srinivas Chimata and Ramana Juvvadi for paving him a way (from India) to the regular US concerts. He thanked Srinivasa Chandu and his friends for organizing this event and Bhaskar Ganti gaaru for his hospitality. He started off his vocal performance with a prayer song (VakratunDa mahaa kaaya). He then introduced Anjana Sowmya and they together sang wonderful songs and the audience thoroughly enjoyed their marvelous performances. Srinivas Chimata introduced a highly talented young singer, Sandeep Kowtha and requested the audience to bless him. Anjana Sowmya introduced him as her co-singer in her recent Atlanta concert.
Srinivas Chimata invited Bhaskar Ganti gaaru on to the dais and introduced him to the audience as the CEO of a software company and as a multi-faceted personality (singing, mimicry, comedy etc) and as a go-to-person for all celebrities such as SP Balu, P Suseela during their DC trips. He profusely thanked Bhaskar for his generous sponsorship. Bhaskar gaaru then sang a comedy parody song of how parent or in-laws would feel confined and exploited by their children in the US and got a cheerful response from the audience. Srinivas Chandu said that a section of audience was looking out for energetic (josh-filled) songs afte a series of melodious songs and Ramu then assured the audience they have come up with a set of songs that would entertain all class and mass folks and "Aaresukoboyi Paaresukunnanu" got a huge round of applause. After Ramu sang the powerful "AaDave Mayoori" song, he invited Bhaskar gaaru on to dais and the latter imitated the dancing styles of ANR, Krishna, and NTR to the charaNams of the same song (Ramu repeated the same charaNam three times). Then Srinivasa Chandu dedicated the next song, RallallO Isakallo song to the TANA Secretary, Sathish Vemana and Acchaa.. Acchaa song to his dear friend and TANA Executive, Vijay Gudiseva.
Anjana Sowmya entertained the younger crowd and kids with the title song of the Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu. Ramu then paid a posthumous tribute the great legend, ANR with the emotionally charged Aagadu.. Aagadu song. Like in all ChimataMusic concerts, the concert title song, Ennenno Janmala Bandham song was beautifully peformed right before the announcement of the dinner break. Srini thanked the DC audience for making this event a huge success. He shared with the audience that he had been doing these concerts with the nostalgic melodious concerts with Balu songs and in the names of Music Directors and lyricists for the last five years and he earnestly requested audience to encourage these kinds of concerts to save the evergreen Telugu melodies.
A set of energetic songs like Bhadrachalam Kondaa, Swathilo Muthyamantaa, Kolo Kolamma, Priya Raagaale etc were performed amidst the cheerful dances of a few dancing stars from the audience and kids. Bhaskar gaaru came back on to dais to entertain audience with another comedy parody song of the NRIs' woes of India trip and received a good around of applause. Ramu dedicated the next romantic song, Ravi Varmake to Srinivasa Chandu and his wife, Madhavi. Ramu was then felicitated by the TANA executive and one of the chief guests of the event, Dr. Hema Prasad Yadla and the latter spoke a few applauding words about the amazing singing talent of both Ramu and Anjana Sowmya. Anjana Sowmya was felicitated by Dr. Seeram dampatulu.
While Srinivasa Chandu was felicitated by the TANA Secretary Sathish Vemana, Srinivas Chimata was felicitated by the NATA 2014 Convener Bala Indurti. Sathish and Bala gaarlu commended the efforts of the Srinivasa-dwayam. Then Mallelu Pooche song was beautifully rendered by Ramu and was dedicated to Srinivas Chimata. Ramu fondly recollected that Srinivas Chimata just loved song and every time they met, Ramu got to sing this song for Srinivas.
Then Sathish Vemana inaugurated the Audio teaser of the upcoming Telugu film, Maine Pyar Kiyaa and complimented the producer and CEO of the Unify Solutions, Venkat Sana and every one wished Venkat a big success of the movie. Venkat Sana in turn thanked Srinivasa Chandu for giving him the opportunity of promoting his film in this concert. The all Volunteers were felitated by Dr. Mulpuri Venkata Rao, another chief guest of the event. TV5 Rajasekhar's daughter sang Aanathi Neeyaraa.. Harra (Swaathi Kiranam movie) beautifully. Then Bhaskar Ganti feliciated the upcoming singer, Sandeep Kowtha and wished him a great succesful career ahead. Then Ramu, with the help of Chorus from Anjana and Sandeep, presented the grand finale song of the event, Punyabhoomi Naa Desam Namo Namaami.
All in all, it was a great concert from the team of ChimataMusic.com and Srinivas Chimata attributed the whole success of the event to his dearest friend, Srinivasa Chandu.
List of all songs performed:
0. Vakra Tunda Mahaa Kaaya (Pradthanaa Geetham) by Ramu
1. Srimalle Neeve (Pantulamma) by Ramu
2. Sinnee Sinneee Korikaladaga (Swayam krushi) by Anjana Sowmya
3. Jananee Janmabhumischa (Bobbili Puli) by Ramu
4. Tanivi Teeralede (Goodu Puthani) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
5. Sivaranjani.. Navaragini (Toorpu-PaDamara) by Ramu
6. Raasaanu Premalekhalenno (Sridevi) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
7. Lalita Kalaaraadhanalo (Kalyaani) by Sandeep Kowtha
8. Comedy Parody song on In-Laws Experience by Bhaskar Ganti
9. Chinukulaa Raali (Naalugu Sthambhaalaata) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
10. Aaresukoboyi Paaresukunnaanu (Adavi Ramudu) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
11. Aadave Mayoori (Chelleli Kaapuram) by Ramu
12. RallallO IsakallO (Seetha Raama Kalyanam) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
13. Acchaa Acchaa.. Vacchaa Vaccha (Raakshasudu) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
14. Seethamma vaakiTlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC) by Anjana Sowmya
15. Aagadu Ae Nimushamu Nee Kosamu (Premaabhishekam) by Ramu
16. Ennenno Janmala Bandham (Pooja) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
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17. Paruvam Vaangaa Nedu Kurisenule (Roja) and Nee Jathagaa (Violin song) by Anjana and Sandeep
18. Bhadrachalam Kondaa Seethamma vaari danDa (Gang Leader) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
19. Swaatilo Mutyamanta muddulaa anTukundi (Bangaru Bullodu) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
20. Kolo Kolamma Kalla Koke Kaakettukelle (Kodnaveeti Donga) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
21. Vaana Chinukulu (SVSC) by Anjana Sowmya and Sandeep
22. Priya Raagale (Hello Brother) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
23. Second Comedy Parody song on NRIs' India Prayaanam
24. Ravi Varmake Andani (Ravanude Ramudaite?) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
25. Mallelu Poose (Intinti Raamaayanam) by Ramu
26. Sirimalle Puvva (Padahaarella Vayasu) by Anjana Sowmya
27. Guvva Gorinkato (Khaidee # 786) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
28. Prati Raatri Vasanta Raatri (Aeka Veera) by Bhaskar Ganti and Ramu
29. Maate Raani Chinnadaani Kallu Palike Oosulu (O paapa laali) by Ramu
30. Ae DivilO virisina Paarijaatamo (Kanne Vayasu) by Ramu
31. O Bangaru Rangula Chilakaa (Thota Ramudu) by Ramu and Anjana Sowmya
32. Punyabhoomi Naa Desam (Major Chandrakanth) by Ramu and Chrous (Anjana and Sandeep)


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Beyond any doubt a few of us like eating these solidified sustenances, yet I went over the additive utilized for saving them.
Formalin… the stuffs exhaust like anything and is destructive..
On the off chance that you need to eat, purchase the Natural one and eat.
This thing is damn corrosive….
Indeed, even Coca-Cola and so forth…
If it's not too much trouble how about we diminish the way we expend them with the goal that our wellbeing wouldn't endure.
Lord have mercy on us
Imported Frozen Poultry Product as a Silent Killer
Most transported in solidified winged creatures are unfortunate
By Martins Ifijeh
Therapeutic specialists trust that eating imported solidified poultry items can be a noiseless executioner, as its negative impacts does not present side effects, some of the time, notwithstanding for delayed periods.
The specialists clarify that such sustenance, has formalin, a compound used to preserve body and different risky substances that expansion odds of having fatal illnesses.
As indicated by their discoveries, around 50 million Nigerians eat imported chicken, turkey and fishes nearly once a day, including this was not an uplifting news for the nation and its sickly economy.
Imported poultry items are noxious
Therapeutic specialists have noticed that these foreign items are harmful in light of the fact that bootleggers utilize formalin, to protect and keep them straight from neighboring nations till it gets to Nigeria. Formalin is a malignancy causing compound equipped for starting liver and kidney ailments.
A Veterinary Doctor, Tito Adebanjo, clarified that the risks caused by imported solidified sustenances to general wellbeing can't be over underlined, since a portion of the chemicals utilized as a part of the safeguarding of the creatures could shape deposits in people and inevitably result in general wellbeing perils.
"There is practically no component at our ocean ports to screen or identify the buildups of chemicals utilized as a part of solidified meat being foreign made to Nigeria, yet the nourishments discover their way to our business sectors for utilization. Indeed, even the ones created locally, nobody truly tests them, not to mention discover the level of medication deposits in them before they are sold to unwary individuals from the general population," he expressed.
He clarified that the chemicals can be isolated into two: those additional to creatures' encourages or infused in them and the additives utilized on the creatures' meat after they are butchered. "Some of these chemicals can incline one to malignancy or cause extremely touchy responses and anti-infection protection in man. The steady drive to create more creatures, by a few ranchers – either abroad or locally – in less time at bring down cost, is in charge of the standard and aimless utilization of antimicrobial medications in creature, including arsenicals, anti-toxins, and different mixes.
"The worry, along these lines, next to the impacts on the domesticated animals industry, is the way that numerous analogs of these anti-infection agents are utilized as a part of malady administration in people and could subsequently add to the advancement of cross-protection from antimicrobials directed in human wellbeing.
"In spite of the fact that the way that general society may not know about the extent of the wellbeing risks coming about because of devouring meat containing drug buildup, does not infer the unfavorable impacts ought not be of genuine concern. What frequently happens is that the chemicals utilized as a part of the safeguarding of these sustenances develop and fill in as free operators in the body. Furthermore, they in this manner separate the body through some infection.
"Numerous a period, medicate withdrawal periods are not watched or there is over-dose or under-measurement of these chemicals when utilized by quacks. The medications, hence, collect in the meat got from such creatures. Conceivable bioaccumulation happens when these buildups introduce in the creature tissues collect constantly finished the life expectancy of the people through delayed utilization. This is of potential worry in Nigeria where meat creatures constitute significant wellspring of creature protein," the veterinary specialist, who represents considerable authority in sustenance cleanliness, nourishment wellbeing and zoonoses, included.
Imported poultry items has abnormal state of microorganisms
The Poultry Association of Nigeria likewise kicks. The gathering, through its President, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, encouraged the Federal Government to control the hazard, including that the carried chicken is in charge of a few medical problems experienced in the nation, because of the nearness of abnormal state of microbes in the chicken combined with high lethal synthetic that are utilized to save it just to guarantee it gets to the market at less expensive rate.
So also, previous Chairman, Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State, Mr. John Olateru clarified that when the icy chain is broken, the supplement radically lessened. "That is the reason they utilize the synthetic utilized as a part of protecting bodies to save the solidified chicken. Notwithstanding this, you see a portion of the chicken as of now disintegrated and our kin still get them. Our kin don't have the foggiest idea about the ramifications of this.
"Numerous even consider it to be an approach to flaunt or demonstrate that their financial status has enhanced, consequently the need to surrender angle, the sustenance of poor people, for imported turkey and chicken. You would feel embarrassed for the obliviousness of our kin at social capacities, as they eat these sustenances to their hazard. Privately delivered turkeys or chickens are crisp; no additives are utilized. They are just refrigerated and kept in great sterile conditions, since it is normal that inside a few days they would have been purchased and expended," he said.
In the event that requests increment, administrators will be energized
A venture investigator, Mr. John Ayodele, clarified that the way that the nourishments were pirated and enormously devoured shows that there was a wide hole in the nearby market that should be spanned.
As indicated by him, that hole isn't because of wasteful aspects of poultry proprietors yet because of absence of support with respect to the customers. "Administrators have put resources into butchering and de-feathering hardware, bundling and storerooms and showcasing techniques to persuade Nigerians to disparage their more secure and more nutritious items.
"This is a practical cash making thought for Nigerians, particularly the ones in diaspora looking for reasonable organizations to set up in Nigeria. Locally situated Nigerians searching for what to do in retirement can likewise think about this business. The jobless Nigerian graduate, who can start thinking critically, can likewise set up around here, beginning little," he said.
Ayodele included that Nigeria should not be bringing in solidified poultry, which can without much of a stretch be delivered at home to give business and make riches to her nationals. "On the off chance that belittled, administrators can lessen the joblessness rate by more than two million out of one month and that will simply be the start in Nigeria," he included.
Additionally, a business analyst, Dr. Olusola Owoeye, clarified that Nigerian utilization was put at 1.5 million tons, while generation was assessed to be around 350,000 million tones, leaving a request and supply hole of 1.2million tones, which is met through pirating.
He expressed that to completely use the adjust of the business' introduced limit of extra 350,000 million tones will mean noteworthy advantages through more occupation manifestations in type of 350,000 new employments in maize creation, 75,000 new employments in preparing and 500,000 new employments in subordinate crude materials, items and administrations.
"Diminishing carrying by only 30 percent would bring about the formation of around one million occupations. The eventual fate of the Nigerian poultry industry pivots carefully on firm choices with respect to the approach creators to switch the current unwholesome patterns that tend to tilt the adjust more for runners while putting the nearby makers in risk. The ventures of nearby makers require earnest shield and bolster that would empower them to stay aggressive even with dealers surge," he cautioned.


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"That Is the Sound of Inevitability"
By Steven Lloyd Wilson | Industry | October 22, 2009 |
By Steven Lloyd Wilson | Industry | October 22, 2009 |
Disney has announced with a bit of fanfare that they have a fantastic new technology that will allow you to pay for their films once and then watch them on any of your devices. THR quotes a source named only as "an insider," whom I assume is either another disposable executive or the sentient computer built from Walt's undead brain that prays nightly for either death or companionship, "Dad has a Zune, Mom has an iPod, there's a Mac and a PC at home and a Roku box; right now, those devices don't talk to one another. We intend to blend those worlds."
Yeah ... actually Disney, those devices can all talk to each other right now. It's called a network. It's been around for a while. The thingie doodle that looks like a phone line that your IT slave or teenager plugs into the back of your computer for you and lets you look up photoshopped pictures of your latest starlet mounting a grizzly bear ... yeah, does that sound familiar? I can't imagine how many billions of dollars and tortured geniuses it took to re-invent the fucking shared folder that has been on my computer since 1995.
Look, piracy is illegal for a good reason, but that doesn't stop us from trying to understand why in a span of a decade it became almost normalized behavior. It's not (just) because people are freeloading thieves. It's just market behavior: if there's demand and no legal supply, then an underground supply will spring up faster than a tasered kitten. Twelve years ago, if you wanted to watch a movie or listen to music online, you couldn't pay any amount of money to do it because studios were pretending the problem would either go away on its own or they could sue it into oblivion. So alternate supplies developed to meet the demand.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that Disney is taking this step, the next natural step after Hulu and other online video. I, for one, cannot wait to simultaneously watch High School Musical 4: In My Pants on my cell phone, iPod, computer, laptop, and internet-enabled bidet. But don't blow sunshine up our asses about your amazing innovation that predates Hootie and the Blowfish.


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PALM BEACH COUNTY – On Monday, Dec. 19, at 9 a.m. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and EMT crews responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near the 4000 block of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.
First arriving crews reported this was not a pedestrian accident but a piece of construction equipment that had fallen in a body of water and the driver could not be found. Fire rescue divers were deployed into the water and after an exhaustive search they located the victim.
The victim was transported to Palms West Hospital and pronounced deceased upon arrival.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are on scene investigating this accidental death further.


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If you desire an 8:00 a.m. departure, a completed CCA form is required (see Forms on left menu) and a fee of $50 will be charged per vessel for no shows.
If you want to try kayaks, you must have a reservation.
On weekdays, reservations are usually not necessary for daily runs.
A Credit Card Authorization (CCA)form is required for all overnight canoes, on all vessels on Saturdays during busy season, holiday weekends, for 6 or more canoes all trips especially groups, and for outfitted canoes. See the Forms link on the left menu for the authorization that can be printed out and emailed, faxed or mailed back to the Outpost.
Departures can vary, call first.
Please don't call for reservations between the hours of 8 a.m. thru 11:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings, we're busy checking folks in and can't give you our undivided attention. If you call any time within an half hour before 8, 10, and 11:30 a.m., you're calling during normal check-in times, again, we won't be able to give you our undivided attention.
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Office hours for phone calls are 9:00 to 4:00 daily.
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Best time to call for reservations is after lunch. In the mornings, we'll be checking folks in and you may get the answering machine. We'd like to be able to give you our undivided attention when you call.
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Graduate schemes in accountancy should not only be considered by those who have a degree in finance and accounting, an expert has explained.According to Paul Stephenson, head of graduate schemes in Deloitte, there are opportunities in the sector for a wide range of people, including those with humanities degrees.Speaking to the Financial Times, he explained: "I have found that humanities students may be better at the narratives while maths students are better at the numbers and in the end, it is important to put all kinds together in a team."Similarly, Mr Stephenson suggested that graduates often start in accounting before moving into corporate finance, recommending they work in teams to gain management skills."Getting them on an audit, however big or small, teaching them about understanding risk and developing a programme to mitigate risk, as well as the best team to handle that programme – and dealing with potentially difficult clients – is all part of the training," he added.Meanwhile, KPMG last week announced a new graduate scheme that will see the professional services firm taking around 75 graduates from Durham University.Find graduate finance jobs at gradplus.com.


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Daisy Stripe Teal Cardstock
-1 Piece cut to 3" W x 7 1/2" H (use Daisy Print)
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Dew Drops - Getaway Mix
Base - Kraft Cardstock cut to 8" x 8"
White Textured Cardstock
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-Recipe - 4" x 4" Text Box
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-Photo - 2" W x 1.5" H (printing on textured cardstock gives a nice canvas effect!)
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- Build your layout
Simple scrapbooking does NOT have to be boring and flat! Dew Drops are the perfect embellishment for adding a bit of dimension, color and sparkle to you scrapbook layouts.
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I don't personally think I ever have as much elegant fun at any horseracing event than I do when I'm at the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo. Now in its fifth year, hosted at the beautiful Val De Vie Estate, which is surrounded by cascading vineyards and mountains in the Paarl-Franschhoek valley, one can't help but get tickled by the sheer opulence of just being in a certain space; let alone the champagne flowing.
Thanks to Lucy Kenny of Madison Avenue and Anina Malherbe of Vivid Luxury, I got to experience the Masters Polo this year as an invited VIP guest. To show my respects, I tasked the emerging young designer, Mzukisi Mbane of Imprint ZA, to put together a stunning ensemble to ensure my presence is impressive and leaves no one regretting having invited me.
This year's event was much larger than anticipated, with tickets selling out in advance, a new picnic area located on the far side of the hospitality area and with none other than, Shimmy Beach Club hosting the official Polo after party at Val De Vie Estate. I mean things were serious this year. Swiss bank, Julius Bär was an event partner, along with Jenni Button/Hilton Weiner and Bentley Motors SA as an Associate Sponsor, ensuring VIP guests arrive it utter splendor. Hopefully I'll get to arrive in one of those next year.
This being a Polo sport event, I made sure I got a glimpse of the matches for the day. Don't ask me any scores. I do know Shimmy Beach Club won the first game played against Team Nigus; with team Veuve Clicquot accepting defeat against team Julius Bär. I never realized just how beguiling Polo can be. I'm utterly in-love and will make sure I follow the sport. It also helps when you watch the sport with people who understand it, so you are explained to what consequences certain actions have for players, the team and the match.
What's a day of champagne and Polo without some gorgeously dressed people, like Siv Ngesi, who happened to win Best Dressed Male at the event? I also got the opportunity to host two interviews on behalf of FTV, one with Veuve Clicquot Brand Manager, Aimee Kellen, and the other with Founder and CEO of Vivid Luxury, Anina Malherbe. From the interviews, it was evident that the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo was only going to get bigger and better. And I'm definitely looking forward to the next installment in 2016. Already have some outfit ideas as is.
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Alicia Rothman
Alicia Rothman is a New York artist. Alicia Rothman's unique style of painting employs a varied use of original printmaking techniques, including silkscreen, stencils, resists, relief, and intaglio, combined with painting in oil on panel. She utilizes her own handmade templates, digital pattern-making, and resist techniques to create the patterns that enliven her work. She draws on the history of Western art for her inspiration, with influences ranging from ancient wall paintings and Byzantine, medieval, and renaissance art to twentieth-century fabric designs.
She received her MFA in printmaking and drawing from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has a BA from Hunter College, NYC and Binghamton University and graduated from Music & Art H.S. in NYC. She has taught drawing at NYU SCPS, Hunter College, and conducted drawing workshops at the Art Students League in NYC in Dec. 2007, 2011, 2013, National Academy of Design, Fifth Ave. NYC 2008. She was an associate instructor at Indiana University and received a Ford Foundation Grant there.
She has exhibited her work in numerous group and solo shows for many years including Dillon Gallery, NYC, Lanoue Fine Art, Boston, Laurel Tracey Gallery, NJ, Thomas Deans in Atlanta, Pepper Gallery in London, and her work was accepted in the Royal Academy in London Exhibitions, Summers 2012 and 2015, National Academy Faculty exhibits, Painting Center in Chelsea, NYC in 2016, Butler Institute of Art, Governors Island Art Fair 2009 in NYC. Her work was reviewed in Artists to Watch in Art in America during the Fair. Alicia was invited to participate in the Hepatitis C foundation secret auction in London in Nov. 2015-2017. www.artonapostcard.com.
Alicia was commissioned to design the Hampton Classic Poster in 2003, HITS Horse Shows cover in 2010 and White House Easter Display for New York in 2002. Her work is in the collections of Muscarelle Museum of Art, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, The White House, Prudential Bache Securities, Inc., Binghamton University Art Museum and many private individuals.


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In the middle of a vast and sprawling desert there sits a vast and sprawling city. Truth be told, Phoenix oozes more than it sits. Its edges, amorphous in places but abrupt against natural barriers in others, crawl across the Sonora desert at, in places, a pace that would leave a snail winded and gasping for air. Vast tracts of what were once stinkin desert that bloomed with agriculture thanks to the virtual destruction of the Colorado River are now stinkin subdivisions where transplants from across North America sun their bums in air conditioned pickup trucks.
The perfect months to visit Phoenix are any ending in "ary", of which this is one. During those months, Phoenix provides a warm oasis for winter-weary snowbirds, of which I am not one. But a respite from Whistlers deep freeze was a welcome idea and I jumped at the chance. Having committed the sin of envy, I arrived in Phoenix to find temps roughly the mirror opposite of Whistler +18°C instead of -18°C and, ironically, about the same amount of snow I left. Okay, thats an exaggeration. Theres more snow. At least in the mountains just north of the city.
Unaccustomed to such icy temperatures, except in their deeply repressed memories of former lives in Illinois and Minnesota, Phoenicians(?) are mostly bundled up in down jackets, fur coats, fleece and heavy boots. Except for the ones wearing shorts and T-shirts. The scene is reminiscent of a vast masquerade party where the entire populace has raided their tickle trunk. Everywhere is the faint but unmistakable scent of moth balls.
It is also raining. Rain in the desert is both an unaccustomed and generally unwelcome intrusion. Even among those who acknowledge the areas great need for rain Phoenix and environs being well ahead in the race to become the first greater metropolitan region to die of thirst grow uncomfortable after the first few drops. This is due, in no small part, to the fact that everything in the desert is so used to being thoroughly desiccated it reacts in one of two ways to the first drops of water. If its flora, it blooms. If its manmade, it leaks. Houses, cars, long-abandoned raincoats, umbrellas, shoes and those fringed tops on golf carts everyone drives around the planned retirement community where my parents live, all leak prodigiously at the first sign of rain.
And, about the time everyone gets used to a little leakage, come the flash flood warnings, followed more or less immediately by the flash floods themselves. Flash floods are the deserts version of tsunamis. Because the catchment area is huge, the waterways deeply eroded, and the soil incapable of holding more than a cow can drool while chewing a cud of stinkweed, it doesnt take much rain for surf to be up round these parts. And because the population grows constantly, there is always some former easterner, who thought it would be cool to catch the wave on his boogie board, swept away by the flash flood. Generally, all they find is very clean, very polished bones since the wall of water in a flash flood carries enough grit to make it as abrasive as rough sandpaper and moves with speed to tumble the poor sap around like a stone in a polisher. Cowabunga, dude.


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The firefighter who lost his life Thursday battling a blaze in Queens spoke to his mom and step-dad just hours before he died.
"My wife and I were on the phone with him around 1 p.m.," explained the stepfather, Frank DeCillis, 70.
"We were in the car, going to lunch and she called him and the two of us were talking to him," he told The Post. "[We talked about] family things, what's going on in his life, how he was doing, stuff like that."
William Tolley, 42, would wind up dying hours later at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn following a five-story fall from a ladder bucket.
"He was like a son to me," DeCillis said. "I am closer to him than I am my own sons. We only just found out about 15-20 minutes ago. My wife is devastated. [Tolley's] wife called and told us."
FDNY officials said Tolley, a 14-year veteran, had been responding to a routine call of an apartment fire at around 2:30 p.m. Thursday with Ladder 135 when he somehow lost his balance and fell off the ladder bucket.
"We're just so shocked," DeCillis said.
Describing what type of person Tolley was, his step-father told The Post he didn't know a single person who didn't enjoy his company.
"Oh God, I don't know anybody who didn't like him," DeCillis said. "He was loved by everybody, because he was such a wonderful man. I never saw him get mad, or raise his voice. It was amazing. That was just the type of guy he was. He didn't have a mean bone in his body."
DeCillis, who lives in Florida, added that Tolley was a beloved family man who had been married for roughly eight years.
"He was a dedicated father, with an 8-year-old daughter who doesn't even know yet," DeCillis said.


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O – m – g!!!
Polly Pocket is making a comeback with a new look.
Remember them? They were out in the 80s and then were discontinued.
Source: Polly Pocket
The new Polly Pocket dolls are slightly bigger than the old ones, which the original dolls standing less than an inch tall and bending in the middle.
Choose from Polly at a tropical beach, riding in an open-topped limo or playing music in a studio.
Hello, Polly! Are you as excited as we are? #PollyPocket https://t.co/msyh8YEJgR
— Mattel (@Mattel) February 12, 2018
Source: Mattel Twitter – Buzzfeed
They're coming out later this year!!!!
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2017, an exciting year
2017, an exciting year
Proximus' Fit for Growth strategy, firstly launched in 2014, sees the company grow further in 2017, now already for the 3th year in a row. Last year CEO Dominique Leroy and chairman Stefaan De Clerck focused on the acceleration of Proximus' Fit for Growth Strategy while strengthening Proximus' ambition to become a Digital Service Provider. We invited them to look back at what was achieved and to look forward to Proximus' ambitions for the coming years.
Looking back on the past 3 years, Proximus has demonstrated growth in an intensely competitive and regulated market. Can you comment on 2017 performance specifically?
Dominique Leroy: " Our financial results are fully in line with our promise to the market and this growth is the result of consistently delivering our Fit for Growth strategy to become a more customer oriented, agile and efficient organization.
We grew our Domestic revenue by 1.1% mainly driven by the ongoing expansion of our TV, Internet and Mobile Postpaid customer base and a solid revenue increase from ICT in spite of a more competitive international and Belgian landscape and significant regulatory headwinds. Driven by our efforts to simplify and deliver structural cost reductions, we posted a solid Group EBITDA growth of 1.5%. At the same time, we invested € 1092 million in the benefit of the overall customer experience.
Customer experience has always been at the heart of the Fit for Growth strategy. What did 2017 bring?
Dominique Leroy: "It's always been our ultimate objective to deliver a superior customer experience. This is why we continued to invest in our high-quality integrated network, easy-to-use and innovative solutions, best accessibility & local reach, and proactive servicing. In 2017 we further enhanced both our Mobile and Fixed networks. We started the roll-out of optical fiber in different cities around the country being the first to bring Fiber directly into the homes of our customers and we also have been first to launch 4.5G. We continued to improve the In-Home experience of our customers with the Happy House visits and the launch of the In Home Optimizer app and we offered them new innovative services for their smartphone with the smartphone omnium, clear coat and the smartphone replacement. For our business customers, we have launched 'Invoice Insights', ensuring they can manage their mobiles invoices through an easy-to-use app interface."
Looking at your strategy we can clearly see that the transformation of Proximus will be a key enabler in the success of the strategy. How is this transformation executed inside your company?
Dominique Leroy: "To execute our Fit for Growth strategy, we have launched several transformation programs over the past years. These programs are key to provide a better customer experience and to drastically reduce our costs. We focus our transformation efforts around 3 axes: simplification, digitalisation and our organisation. In 2017 we further simplified our infrastructure with the large-scale transition of customers from legacy networks such as PSTN and ATM to IP-based technology. Year by year, we are moving towards a more simplified portfolio of products and solutions, by the end of 2017, 99.7% of our customers ,enjoying our convergent offers, were on the 2 most recent generations of packs. The further digitalisation of our company helps us to reach these simplification objectives. For example, to support our decisions related to fixed and mobile network investments, we have developed an internal data analytics project to help us prioritize our investments and track their return. And of course to adapt to the changing market conditions we need a change in the way we work. This is all about having the right culture and ensuring we have the right attitude and skills, and the best organization to be successful and resilient. For the past three years, we have worked on the cultural transformation of our company 'From Good to Gold', and in 2017, rolled out 'Good to Gold' teams across the entire company. All those transformation initiatives contributed to a more efficient cost structure,, with our underlying domestic expenses decreasing by 3.2% ."
To execute our Fit for Growth strategy, we have launched several transformation programs over the past years, these programs are key to provide a better customer experience and to drastically reduce our costs.
Cultural change clearly is one of the important transformation ambitions. How have you ensured that this is being translated into behaviours?
Dominique Leroy: "We are pursuing our Good to Gold journey which is key for the successful realization of our strategy. We want to ensure lasting adoption of the Good to Gold principles by reinforcing our Good to Gold training tracks and fostering role models at every level of the organization. In 2017, we also launched the first projects in full design-thinking mode as we work towards true customer centricity and First Time Right delivery. We are fundamentally changing the way we work and the local self-steering teams we've put in place for the Fiber roll-out are a good example of this. Working with dedicated, co-located, regional and cross-functional teams is the best way to achieve our ambitions. These teams are empowered and have the right tools to take decisions autonomously to optimize the roll-out of Fiber in function of the local context. People really make our company and we continuously give them the opportunity to move internally and acquire new experiences. Each Proximus employee received an average of 19 hours of courses last year and in 2017, 1177 employees changed jobs internally. We also launched our Newtone digital platform thanks to which people can find temporary projects to work on alongside their regular jobs."
Beside your transformation objectives, you also announced last year that you wanted to keep enriching your content offer. What were the highlights of 2017?
Dominique Leroy: "We took the Proximus TV experience to the next level with our new TV interface and our enriched content offer. Football fans enjoy all Belgian professional football and all matches of the UEFA Champions League. We've also signed an exclusive deal with Studio 100. In Flanders Studio 100 TV is now exclusively available in the basic offer. Furthermore our partnership was expanded with Studio 100 GO, a completely revamped digital platform, and Studio 100 HITS, a brand-new music channel.
With this we now have a particularly attractive offer for child and family."
What other efforts were done to further grow Proximus' core business of telco and ICT solutions?
Dominique Leroy: "For our residential customers, we had reinvented our commercial offer at the end of 2016 with the launch of our new all-in offers Tuttimus and Bizz All-in. More than 360,000 customers already signed up to these offers. To better respond to customers' expectations in 2017, we increased the volume of mobile data included for both new and existing customers. Scarlet, our no-frills brand, attracted a lot of customers in 2017 thanks to new attractive offers such as Poco &Loco and Hi-Five, our millennial offer with data only. For our enterprise customers, we have further fortified our collaboration and ICT portfolio with the launch of new solutions like Call Connect, allowing businesses to have their PABX in the cloud without having to invest in expensive hardware. The Office 365 Voice connect plugin also allows customers to call any mobile or fixed number via Skype for Business. We are also proud to confirm our market leadership for connected objects in Belgium by connecting close to 1.3 million things to our IoT networks through LoRaWAN and cellular networks."
Stefaan De Clerck: "We believe it's important to launch meaningful innovations on the market, transforming technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Cloud and Security into solutions with positive impact on people and society, such as smart advertising, smart home, smart mobility or smart city. In addition, Proximus wants to remain at the cutting edge of technological innovation, for itself and its customers, especially with regard to Blockchain, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, etc"
In the growing digital economy, a company's success is increasingly founded on its ability to build strong partnership & ecosystems. Would you say this also applies for Proximus?
Dominique Leroy: "We acknowledge that we, as a telecommunication and ICT operator, can't be successful alone. It's important to build strong partnerships to be able to move up the value chain and create end-to-end solutions with true impact on people's life and work. The following strategic initiatives are testament to the commitment Proximus is making in this domain: the recent acquisitions of companies such as TeleSign, Davinsi Labs and Unbrace; the co-creation initiatives with other companies and local start-ups to set up new ecosystems such as Co.Station and B-Hive; as well as our tradition of collaborating with universities. We also gave developers and companies access to Proximus and its partners' technologies so they can create solutions and applications in a fully digital way via The Proximus Enabling Company (EnCo) platform."
We have talked about the products & services you offer, but as a major company in Belgium I imagine your contribution to society goes beyond this?
Dominique Leroy: "Being a digital service provider means, for us, helping customers reap the benefits of digital transformation. We want to make this world of new possibilities accessible to all, with solutions to answer real needs. Proximus wants to play a positive role in the digitalization of all aspects of life, work and public services, for a more prosperous digital Belgium."
Stefaan De Clerck: "As one of Belgium's largest employers and biggest investors, we play an important role in building and boosting our country's digital economy. It's why we are investing in the infrastructure of the future with the accelerated roll-out of optical fiber. In 2016 we announced Fiber for Belgium, an investment plan of EUR 3 billion over 10 years to bring people & businesses connectivity at the speed of light. The long-term ambition is to cover more than 85% of businesses and the centers in all our cities and communes. In 2017 we started the roll out in cities such as Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi, Ghent, Hasselt, Liège and Namur and recently signed an agreement with the city of Roeselare to deploy our Fiber network over there as well.
At the same time, we are committed to addressing key society issues by structurally embedding CSR in everything we do, so that we can all live in a more sustainable, more inclusive and safer world. For example, our continued support for the Bednet program meant more than 600 children have been able to attend school virtually. We have also given jobseekers, through our Digitalent program, the chance to increase their digital skills and be better equipped for the digital jobs of the future. Our Safer Internet initiative has also seen 150 Proximus staff visit primary schools to inform children about the safe and responsible use of Internet, another major challenge for society. Not forgetting, the company became climate neutral in 2017 and received the CDP climate leadership award for the 5th year in a row. We are proud that Proximus continues to play an active role in society and build a more prosperous and digital Belgium."
We are committed to addressing key society issues by structurally embedding CSR in everything we do, so that we can all live in a more sustainable, more inclusive and safer space.
Proximus achieved great things in 2017. How do you see 2018?
Stefaan De Clerck: "In 2017, Easy Switch and the ID registration of all prepaid cards were introduced. From a regulation perspective, 2018 will be another important year with the outcome of the BIPT broadband market analysis as it relates to fiber and of the review of the full EU telecom package. These key decisions as well as the upcoming spectrum auctions will be key to assure a competitive landscape that secures investments and instigates digital innovation towards a Gigabit society. We're also gearing up for the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that will come into effect in May 2018. People will get the control of their personal data and we aim to turn the changes needed for GDPR compliance into real competitive differentiators as a data-centric approach can result in a number of key benefits for us at an enterprise level in the areas of data security, customer centricity, data localization and indexing, and data storage."
Dominique Leroy: "We operate in a fast changing competitive market where the customers' needs are in constant evolution, both in the residential and enterprise markets. Connectivity has become essential in people's private and professional lives as well as in their interactions with public institutions. Smartphones have become a lifeline and a gateway to information, music and video streaming, communication, gaming, e-commerce, and payments. And this is a great opportunity. Even though it's estimated that traditional Telco revenue worldwide will have very limited growth through 2020 as for telecom operators the pressure on the top line is high because of regulation, I'm confident we are well equipped to face the challenges of the future with the further implementation of our Fit for Growth Strategy and as we continue our transformation to being a Digital Service Provider delivering superior customer experience. We are simplifying and optimizing costs without compromising on the customer experience. We will further grow our core business by offering integrated solutions and build our future by continuing to roll-out fiber and other useful innovations. All this will be fuelled by a further transformation of the way we work, powered by our Good to Gold culture. I'm confident we have the right people and the right strategy to face what "is coming at us" in the future. 2018 promises to be another exciting year. We know the context is challenging, but I expect our Domestic revenue to remain quasi stable, while our EBITDA should grow slightly. At the same time, we'll pursue our investments of around EUR 1 billion during the year and still return a stable dividend to our shareholders."


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More pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year.
Every year the warning goes out to pet owners to take appropriate precautions on the 4th yet we find animal shelters reach capacity in the days following the holiday.
So as a reminder to everyone with pets:
• The only safe place for a pet is indoor. Temporary and even permanent damage to hearing and eyesight can result from direct exposure to fireworks.
• Pets who normally wouldn't think of hopping or breaking through fences have been known to behave atypically during a fireworks show.
• Make sure you select your indoor space for your pet carefully. Cords to blinds can become wrapped around a panicking pet very easily. I had a friend whose Dalmatian crashed through a sliding glass door while trying to escape the noise from fireworks.
• Keep your lights low and close your blinds or curtains.
• Create "white noise" by playing calm and soothing music. This will help to distract your pet has the fireworks are going off.
• Have food and water available and be understanding if they have an "accident".
• If your pet is normally high-strung or overly sensitive to sound, consult your veterinarian in advance of the holiday.
• If you do lose your pet on the Fourth of July, start your search early on the 5th at your local animal shelter.
Please keep your pets safe and secure and most definitely inside and, just in case, make sure they are wearing current identification or are microchipped.
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Creative coworking spaces from Brooklyn to Chiang Mai
For a simple, low-cost fee, most coworking spaces provide a desk or area to work, access to fast wifi, office supplies (printers/scanners), and usually coffee, tea, and snacks. With coworking locations popping up around the world, the FlyingYak team has rounded up a list of some of the coolest spaces that will definitely get your creative juices flowing.
1. The BoxJelly(Honolulu, Hawaii)
The BoxJelly is Hawaii's first (and largest) coworking space and in their words: "is a place for small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers and the like to have a space to get sh*t done." We couldn't agree more.
2. KoHub(Koh Lanta, Thailand)
With unlimited WiFi, dedicated AC rooms, free coffee, tea and water, and located next to Long Beach, KoHub takes coworking tropical. KoHub is a vibrant international community of digital nomads and is basically one of the coolest places to get work done — and if you need a break from work, go swimming, hang out in a hammock or soak up the sun.
3. Agora Collective(Berlin, Germany)
This space screams Berlin — it's trendy, chic and artsy and hosts both people and projects based on a philosophy that reflects the values of its community: diversity, self-organization and social ties. Agora Collective is open 24/7 and hosts a number of fun events, workshops, films, and exhibitions.
4. Hubud (Bali, Indonesia)
Hubud (or Hub in Ubud) is easily one of our favorite coworking spaces out there. Whether it's their prime location, fast wifi, or organic cafe that serves healthy food options, Hubud offers everything — not to mention a great sense of community.
5. OPEN (Maboneng, South Africa)
OPEN is an uncluttered, modern and comfortable workspace located in Maboneng, Johannesberg. With a professional putting green, coffee bar and plenty of private work areas, OPEN is the perfect place to get quality work done while networking with other creatives. "OPEN is more than just an office. It's a collaborative community of creative and professional people to come together in an inspiring and diverse space where you can expand your mind, meet, network and collaborate."
6. Coworkshop (Paris, France)
If you're feeling the need to escape from the magical city of lights for a couple of hours or even the day and get some work done, Coworkshop is centrally located for your convenience. Here, you can stay for as long as you want and pay for your time at the end, aka its perfect for nomads — Not to mention it is modern, bright and peaceful with plenty of natural light and complementary coffee or tea!
7. Brooklyn Boulders (Brooklyn, New York)
Brooklyn Boulders is an 'active collaborative workspace' that is built above a 120 foot long and 22 foot high climbing wall in the midst of a 40,000 square foot hybrid climbing facility. This isn't your average coworking space: expect impassioned conversations, business meetings punctuated by pull-up sessions and cheering from those at the stand-up desks as friends tackle a tough climbing challenge on the wall across the way.
8. Hub Australia (Adelaide, Australia)
Hub Adelaide has a list of amenities that seems to go on forever, including a fully equipped kitchen, private studios for 2–6 people, bike racks, ping pong tables, hanging swings for relaxation, an outdoor balcony, members lounge and other breakout areas, and even shower facilities (so you basically never have to leave).
9. Punspace (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Punspace has two locations in Chiang Mai and members can go to both locations without paying extra. It is chic, modern and stylish and its members and visitors comprise startup entrepreneurs, online marketers, sales, mobile/web developers, hardcore programmers, graphic/media designers, podcasters, bloggers, and the list goes on — you get the idea.
10. Talent Garden Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain)
Talent Garden (or TAG) has a number of locations around the world and is an international network of coworking spaces, focussing on digital/tech/creative entrepreneurs. The Barcelona location is TAG's first campus in Spain and hosts up to 35 members, closed meeting rooms, a lounge, creative and game areas, and looks really cool while doing so.
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by Becky | 07/10/2014
Hi girls, these days I'm busy planning our upcoming experiment at FLASH here in Hamburg. At the moment I feel more like a manager than like a scientist: writing emails, talking to people, trying to find out which problem is most urgent.. Getting a PhD didn't prevent that I need to learn lots of new things again, but although it's a lot of work, it's also fun. This time I actually feel responsible for making everything work out, and I really hope it's going to be successful in the end. I'll keep you posted! Tomorrow I am leaving for California again for two weeks, to support another beamtime of a group we are strongly collaborating with.On a different note, I got an invitation to the Falling Walls conference in Berlin yesterday that I told you about the other day :-) I'm happy they invited me again, after I couldn't go last year because I decided to go to Tunisia instead. Did anyone else apply? Take care!
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ABC, addictions, caffeine, coffee, entrepreneur, husband, life, logo, money, obsessions, random, sharktank, social media, starbucks, television, tweet, twitter
We all have addictions.
I consider mine to be both harmless and dangerous. They don't really affect others, and do no REAL damage to myself, yet they eat up time and possible contributions to my kids' college funds. Sorry, kids.
I'm talking about little things that I'm convinced I can't life without: Starbucks, SharkTank and twitter. I love all three, and find that time is easily lost when engaging in the latter 2. For my husband, who doesn't drink coffee and doesn't get why I
need, crave, turn in to an unflattering person without my Venti nonfat white mocha with 4 pumps and light whipped cream, it makes zero sense. To his credit, I can see how ridiculous it appears. Because he hasn't crossed over.
Starbucks is like a cult to me. I wake up excited to make my first purchase, (I've limited myself to one per day), and love the entire experience. I love the aroma when I walk inside. Love the logo and the way the paper sleeve feels in my hand. Love everything BUT the $5 pricetag, though I got over it real quick. My hubby argues that the coffee is overpriced and is money that could certainly be put to good use elsewhere. He's right. He did the math, and it looks like this:
1 cup of coffee @ $4.96 X 365 days a year X 9 years=$16,293.60
I can't even argue my case. In 9 years, I drank over $16,000! However, the alternative would be a moody wife. Certainly worth 16 grand, I'm betting. And seeing that dollar amount changes nothing. I love Starbucks so much that I receive gift cards for Christmas and birthdays, have a Starbucks ornament for my Christmas tree, received stock in Starbucks from my family, my kids can order my drinks verbatim, and I book hotels for vacations based on who has a Starbucks in their lobby.
Understatement of the Year: I'm hooked.
And then there's SharkTank. The show that has taught me how to spend days on the couch while glued to your laptop. One particular Saturday several weeks back, the kids were gone for the day and rather than do laundry or chores, I devoted 6 hours…SIX…to watching countless episodes of Sharktank on Hulu.
Help me now.
Seriously, I was parked in the same spot on the same couch from 10 am until 4 pm. Inspired by the stories featured on the show, I couldn't turn it off. My husband eventually asked me to stand up very carefully in case the couch cushion came with me. Very funny, that guy. I love the show, the sharks, the opportunities it allows the average person and how their lives dramatically change. I watch episodes on my phone, tape ones that I have to miss & may or may not have rushed through dinner to be home by start time. I asked my dear hubby to tape the episode I would miss while attending the Taylor Swift concert, he forgot, and I threw a fit similar to a kid who is told he can't have money for the ice cream truck. It went something like: 'What do you mean you forgot? You FORGOT? I have to wait a whole 24 hours to watch it on Hulu? My life is OVERRRRRR!'
I have a problem.
And then there's twitter. I'll admit, I didn't get twitter at first. It seemed odd to me. 'What's the point?' I asked myself two years ago. Then I returned for a second try back in December and I've been tweeting ever since. It's an easy way to stay informed about current events, my favorite people and how I communicate with listeners or readers of this blog. By the way, if you're on twitter, I'd love to follow you! Find me @aMomandaMic. Problem is, anyone who tweets needs to manage their time. When I first heard someone recommend setting a timer for 20 minutes while using social media, I dismissed it, thinking 'What loser can't walk away from tweeting?'
I'm that loser.
I've spent an hour or so on twitter when I should have been in bed. I've tweeted from the bathtub before, from the carpool line where we are asked to shut off our engine to help cut back on pollution, and in line at the grocery store.
Worse, I just realized there are times when I do all 3 at once: Watch SharkTank, drink Starbucks and tweet. Might be lethal. And then there's my obsession with cupcakes, but that's another post, another day.
What about you? What attachments do you have? And how do you manage them?
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