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Accounting leaders tap technology as top concern
The common wisdom these days is that every business is a technology business, but it might be more true to say that every business is a business that wrestles with technology — trying to make the most of the opportunities it offers while minimizing the disruption and disintermediation in inevitably brings — and accounting is no exception, according to the profession's leaders.
In an informal survey of the top figures in accounting, technology and technology-related issues were top of mind, with industry experts citing a wide range of implications for accountants, from the dangers posed by automation and hackers to the new services springing up in data analytics. "The issue of technology is reaching across the profession and having an impact on human capital, marketing, business development, firm management, client service and regulation," explained Kim Fantaci, president of the CPA Firm Management Association. "From automation to cybersecurity, everyone and every project/initiative are affected. Those within the profession will continue to struggle to remain ahead of the changes and requirements."
"Our industry is being disrupted by accelerating change driven by technology," added Grant Thornton CEO Mike McGuire. "With every technological advancement, our work becomes less about rote accounting tasks, and more about solving business problems, mitigating risks and creating solutions in a complex and changing world. This disruption is changing everything about our profession, including the talent profile that will drive the profession in the future."
Three particular technologies were singled out time and again as of the most concern. "Disruptive technologies like data automation, Blockchain and artificial intelligence are changing (or will soon change) the nature of the services accountants offer their clients," said Joe Woodard, CEO of Woodard Events. "Automation technologies are a positive disruption, but require accountants to rethink their processes and the way they deploy technologies within their firms. Blockchain and artificial intelligence, though not ubiquitous at this point, have the potential to displace thousands of jobs within the accounting profession, especially for cyclical services like bookkeeping, audit and tax preparation. To adapt, accountants must leverage technologies aggressively, while at the same time embracing roles with complex processes and/or numerous variables that technologies cannot easily displace."
Accountants aren't alone in facing risks from these trends, but that's not necessarily comforting. "A recent, highly credible study shows our entire profession on par with waiters and cashiers for the risk of being replaced by technology," noted Art Kuesel, president of Kuesel Consulting. "With millions of high-paying jobs in public accounting and private industry at risk, as well as the reputation and value of what an accountant can bring to the table, leaders in the profession have begun to take action and get the word out on automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. What's missing, still through 2018, will be the answers."
While many agreed that the profession needs to pay attention to these emerging technologies, not everyone was focused on their downside. "Artificial intelligence and machine learning will be a huge game-changer for the accounting profession, as it will reduce the effort spent on coding transactions and unlock time for accountants to become true business advisors," said Xero founder and CEO Rod Drury. "For example, accountants are spending hours and hours completing various tactical tasks throughout the day. By leveraging AI, accountants can automate those tasks and free up their time to focus on larger business objectives. If accountants do not acknowledge the power and potential of AI, it's a missed opportunity to advance the profession."
Similarly, Warner Johnston, the interim head of North American for ACCA USA, noted that his organization had "conducted a survey that showed young talent sees job automation and technology as an opportunity, allowing for more strategic activities than routine work. Fifty-seven percent of young professionals surveyed see technology replacing entry-level roles, but 84 percent see technology providing the opportunity for them to focus on much higher-value-added activity."
For still others in the top tiers of the profession, in fact, the main concern is not about any particular technologies, but how accountants are embracing technology as a whole — or failing to.
"The issue is the accountants that are resistant to it and staying away from the opportunities to work with it, because they are afraid it could threaten their livelihood (or are incredulous that computers can take care of a large part of the work we do)," said Hector Garcia, a QuickBooks educator and CEO of QuickBookkeeping & Accounting.
Time and again, the leaders of the profession pointed out that fundamental dichotomy: on the one hand, tremendous disruption; on the other tremendous opportunity. "Emerging technology is a disruptive agent for the profession. Acknowledged and embraced, it can create tremendous advantage, but ignored it will contribute to further commoditization of many accounting services," said Samantha Mansfield, director of professional development and community at CPA.com. "Challenges for practitioners are: staying aware of the vast amount of technology available; choosing the best solution; training staff and clients; addressing security concerns; and reimagining the services possible through a full implementation of technology. Emerging technology is more than a tool, it is an opportunity to provide higher-value service."
Accountants need to up their game when it comes to using technology, many suggested. "The comfort level and ability to leverage technology varies across the profession and presents a challenge," said American Institute of CPAs chair Kimberly Ellison-Taylor. "But it also provides CPAs with an opportunity to work on behalf of public interest with new offerings, strategies and approaches. The accounting profession has earned a reputation as trusted advisors and we are well positioned to provide the guidance and services required by businesses and the public during this time of rapid change. However, to fully capitalize on this opportunity, we must continue to evolve our skills and anticipate greater ways to leverage technology."
"Technology won't replace accountants. It will just make the people who know how to use it 10 times more efficient than those who can't," said Bob Berchtold, host of "The Abacus Show" podcast. "Learning how to use new technologies before anyone else will be a huge competitive advantage in the profession. Anyone who isn't willing to learn and grow over their entire career will be left behind."
On a very granular level, leveraging these new tools will mean changes in the day-to-day activities of accountants. "Working well with technology is the most important issue facing the profession," said Elizabeth Pittelkow, director of accounting and compliance at ArrowStream Inc. "We need to learn how best to interact with technology, test the inputs, ethically interpret and communicate analytics, emphasize cybersecurity, and realize efficiencies from automation. Accountants can then innovate value-adding services for our companies and customers, including recommending actionable ideas for strategic direction and technological vision."
On a much broader level, it means "evolving to become a digital enterprise," according to KMPG US chairman and CEO Lynne Doughtie. "Technology disruptors will continue to drive profound change. The proliferation and convergence of emerging technologies, including the Internet of Things, robotics, and artificial intelligence, are impacting every industry and business model — and society more broadly."
One area that the profession's leaders singled out as particularly susceptible to developments like Blockchain, artificial intelligence, and data analytics is the audit — a service that had not previously been seen as much attention from software developers and digital pioneers.
"Those in attest need to start understanding the importance of data analytics in that world. The shift towards understanding the impact of that data on the audit, and how Blockchain will change the attest world forever, will be critical to their ability to continue to competitively complete in this space," warned Jim Bourke, a partner at Top 100 Firm Withum and highly regarded expert on the impact of tech on accounting firms. "It is not a matter of 'if' Blockchain will impact the audit, but simply a matter of 'when.'"
As an example of the threat, Koltin Consulting Group CEO Allan Koltin said, "It is predicted that within the next five years, audit fees could reduce by 50 percent, with a similar reduction in terms of entry-level talent entering the profession due to technology performing many of the entry-level tasks. Clearly, this will have a major impact on the profession for many years to come."
Others noted that the necessary change to adapt to technology in the audit function had already begun, but that it is fraught with its own challenges. "Auditors today must strive to meet the needs of the investing public – the primary users of their services – to remain relevant," explained Public Company Accounting Oversight Board member Steven Harris. "The profession is taking steps to address this challenge by incorporating advanced technological tools, such as data analytics and artificial intelligence, in the audit. If the use of such technologies in the audit, however, does not translate into informative, accurate and independent audit reports which investors can use in making their investment decisions, questions about the relevancy of the audit will persist."
And PCAOB chair James Doty took that caution a step further: "The most important issue currently facing the audit profession is maintaining public trust in the value of the audit and its relevance. Auditors have long embodied the ideals of professionalism, trust and respect. That has not changed but, to maintain those ideals, auditors will need to move forward and embrace what has been called the new economy. This means being open to change and evolution without losing their anchor to the importance of investor protection and fairly stated financial statements."
Software and computers aren't the only vectors for disruption these days, and in fact, many of the leaders of the profession warned that the most important issue wasn't technology specifically, but the quickening pace and ever-increasing varieties of change accountants face.
"The accounting profession is facing its most pivotal and transformative era," noted Janice Maiman, executive vice president of communications, public relations and brand at the newly formed Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. "Remember when 'The Jetsons' seemed futuristic? Today, young adults see such a depiction as a quaint view of future possibilities that will far exceed yesterday's imagination. The same is true for the profession. ... This shift will likely accelerate as new generations struggle with what defines prosperity in this new world. How fast the profession evolves will dictate its ongoing relevance in the new digital, gig economy."
Or, as AICPA president and CEO Barry Melancon put it, "It all comes down to one thing: mastering the pace of change. Every day, we hear the latest examples of the enormous disruption in business and finance from technology, globalization and the changing expectations of employers and clients. And yet within that shifting landscape, we see a huge opportunity for the profession."
Many saw the current moment as an inflection point, where the convergence of all those different changes will alter the direction of the profession. "We are at a crucial intersection of time where over the next five to 10 years what a CPA firm looks like and the services/work performed will not be what it is today," said Dustin Hostetler, chief innovation officer of Boomer Consulting. "The lack of buy-in to change and insufficient leadership around change management at a firm-wide level will not translate well into growing the successful firm of the future. Change is happening. Firms better have a plan and direction to properly manage the change and stay ahead of the pack. Leadership must be aligned and on board with change."
A number focused on how firms need to respond. "The key idea is what got us here won't get us there. The strategies and techniques that made us successful are no longer working and new tools and techniques are needed to position us for the future," said Tom Hood, CEO and executive director of the Maryland Association of CPAs. "The challenge is taking the time to see these 'weak signals of disruptive change' and begin to make the necessary changes before we experience disruption that can lead to irrelevance."
Or, as CPA.com strategic advisor Greg LaFollette put it, "As a profession, we must be increasingly agile in our adaptation to change, especially as the rate of change accelerates more rapidly day by day. We must consistently adopt new and emerging technologies and business models."
The worst possible choice would be to do nothing. "I am concerned about CPAs actually, enthusiastically and finally embracing change. Too many CPA firms and their leaders are still mired down in complacency," said Keller Advisors president Rita Keller. "For many years, they have lived in the 'Let's avoid change or accept it in small increments because we are doing well and we are comfortable.' The rapid changes in technology, just in the last year or so, are going to have a huge impact on the profession, and yet many firms are still not even digital (paperless). CPAs need to be moving more into the consulting role and away from the compliance role. CPAs are just on the fringe of really understanding this transition."
Roman Kepczyk, director of consulting at Xcentric, agreed: "I find that an uncomfortably high percentage of firm owners are focused on retirement or are happy with the status quo, which is causing their firms to stagnate at a time when innovation in their consultative services is more important than ever. If CPAs do not embrace the digital tools that allow for predictive guidance and remediation of business issues for our corporate clients, other professions (data scientists, financial advisors) could swoop into our space and replace accountants as the trusted business advisor."
Note that both Keller and Kepczyk pointed the way toward a new focus on services that are more consultative and advisory-focused. The need to move to these kinds of higher-value-added services was a significant issue for many other top figures in the field.
With technology commoditizing the accounting's core services, changing demographics disrupting its members' lives and careers, and client demands being radically reshaped, a significant group of leaders is concerned about the need to innovate to stay ahead, without losing touch with what makes the profession strong.
"To me, the most important issue is a big one: How do we reinvent our profession, evolve with the pace of change, and stay true to the north stars of objectivity, skepticism, and quality?" said Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert. "The profession must consider how we can provide richer context for our opinions and focus on the issues that are most important. We need a vigorous conversation about – and commitment to — innovation. What are the rewards, what are the risks, what are the trade-offs?"
Joey Havens, executive partner at Top 100 Firm Horne, put it more bluntly: "The most important issue currently facing the profession is being innovative enough to put today's historical CPA firm out of business. It takes a bold and compelling vision to help our profession's leadership anticipate what a complete transformation of our existing business model really means. Moving from a chargeable hour revenue model to one driven on value and outcomes. Moving from technical compliance advisors to strategic partners delivering anticipatory insights. Moving from historians of transactions to data analysts. Developing the skills to function as coaches and advisors beyond compliance. Demonstrating ownership and unrivaled expertise for cybersecurity, appropriate protocols and control systems."
All those moves involve offering higher-value-added advisory services, which was a very popular suggestion among the profession's leaders. "What will accountants do when they're no longer doing accounting?" asked Rick Telberg, founder and CEO of CPA Trendlines. "Those accountants who are already offering the kind of high-value, high-margin services that only they can provide – business judgement, personal coaching, or brilliant insights, for example – are well-positioned to make the next leap."
For some, this move up the value chain represents an opportunity; for others, a necessity. "To remain relevant going forward, accounting and finance professionals will have to stop crunching the numbers; machines can do that faster and more accurately than we ever will," said Bill Sheridan, the chief communications officer at MACPA. "Instead, we'll have to spend much more time interpreting those numbers — telling the stories behind the numbers, thinking strategically, anticipating future trends, and then helping our clients and customers do the same."
Technology and the imperative to address changes of all kinds were two of the top concerns among those at the top of the accounting field — but a third, more familiar concern kept pace with them, one that has been on their minds for some time now.
"People," said BDO USA CEO Wayne Berson. "People were the most important issue last year, they are the most important issue right now and they will be the most important issue a year from now. Accounting, like all professional services, is a people business. Any firm is only as good as the professionals it recruits, trains and retains. As the U.S. economy is improving, the battle for talent will continue to intensify as we seek the best and brightest professionals to help us achieve our growth goals."
Jeff Phillips, CEO of recruiting platform Accountingfly, pointed out that this staffing shortage is significantly constraining firms' ability to grow: "I hear this on a daily basis from partners: It's easier to get new clients than it is to hire the staff to carry out the work," he said.
It's also pitting firm against firm in an ever-more serious war for talent. "Competition is fierce," said Christine Hollinden, principal and founder of marketing consultancy Hollinden. "Large firms have bought market presence at the universities with the most premiere accounting programs and have the resources to attract the top tier graduates to their firms. Small to midsized firms simply cannot compete head-to-head and many are finding themselves with more business opportunities than they can service. The greatest need is for accountants with three to seven years of experience. The biggest challenge is how small to midsized firms can reach those with the needed experience level when name recognition is almost non-existent at the college level. The answer is to treat the retention and attraction of talent as seriously as we treat the attraction and retention of clients. This issue comes down to market positioning, messaging, tactics, and — the driving force — culture."
Worse yet, as the demand for accounting talent increases, the supply isn't keeping up. "We're not translating the pipeline of Bachelor's and Master's candidates into CPAs," explained Jennifer Wilson, the co-founder and owner of ConvergenceCoaching. "The competition for accounting graduates is huge and the value proposition for sitting for the CPA Exam and working in public accounting is not as clear or compelling as it used to be. Being perceived as an 'old-school' profession doesn't help. … We're all responsible for making this profession attractive, vibrant and growing. And it won't be, unless we change significantly."
Fortunately, other leaders had some specific suggestions for improving the flow of young professionals into the field. "It's important that we support a robust pipeline of talent by envisioning and implementing innovative ways to instill the skillsets that the accountant of the future will need to thrive," said Joanne Fiore, vice president of professional media, academic and student engagement at the AICPA. "The profession can do this by playing an even stronger role in accounting education, partnering with universities to identify and teach skillsets and enhance accounting curriculum to more closely match marketplace needs."
Finally, accountants could also do a better job of touting the advantages of a career in the field: "The single greatest challenge is educating our young professionals and future accounting graduates as to the amazing opportunity available in our profession," said Philip Whitman, president and CEO of Whitman Business Advisors. "Too many people exit well before the carrot of partnership is dangled. While succession and transition remain top of mind for the majority of CPA firms and practices, it is not a question of there being enough money or financing, it is the lack of talent coming up the ranks to fill the client service demands. We must do a better job of sharing with the Millennials and even the Generation Zs what an amazing career or life one can have as an esteemed and most trusted professional as a CPA."


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The build of these pushed me into trying a few new things. First I did a little sculpting to get the skull and scroll banner but was stuck when it came to coming up with a convincing wax pool. First I tried using sulfur free clay. It too about 20 tries to get a good looking sample and even then it still looked wrong to me. Then I got an idea, why simulate wax when you can use real wax. A Zippo and a candle later and it was done in 5 minutes. I used a plastic bottle cap to create the impression for the skull and scroll.
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Wednesday, 28 December 2011
So Late…………….. WOYWW (#134)
I think what confused me was the fact that my Slimming World weigh-in was a day early this week, on Wednesday instead of Thursday and I'm still celebrating that I actually managed to lose half a pound over Christmas……don't know how that happened because I've not stopped eating, Lol!
Any way, it really is Wednesday and that means all the snoops who hang out at Julia's Stamping Ground each week will be stopping by to see what's lurking one everyone's desks.
As you can see mine is finally clear of the mess that had accumulated on it over the last week or so and I'm well and truly back in birthday card mode with no less than eleven needed for January. They are all needed in the first week or two so I need to get a wiggle on especially as I'll also be working on getting the Wedding Invitation order done too so the New Year will be off to a busy start.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that Santa brought you all lots of "crafty" presents. Mine was very quiet with just my brother and cousin joining me this year but after the last couple of week it's was nice to just chill out and relax.
New Year's Eve I'll be going to my God daughters to ring in the New Year in their first home, which will be quite special.
Thanks for all the lovely messages that you have left for over the last year. Thanks to Julia I have founds some quite wonderful blogging friend who have supported me through some rough times and given me inspirations when it has been lacking.
I hope you all have a Happy and a Healthy New Year.
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14 comments:
- May said...
Your cat is beautiful, x x x Have a great time at New year, Happy 2012, Hugs May x x x x x
- 28 December, 2011 16:43
- Jana said...
Thank you for the reminder to get some birthday cards out for January.
Happy New Year!
- 28 December, 2011 16:44
- Karen said...
A very creative and busy looking desk, I love those flower stamped images that I can see :)
Have a great WOYWW and a very Happy New Year, I hope 2012 is a good one for you :)
Luv Karen #41
- 28 December, 2011 16:47
- Twiglet said...
I think I have probably put on far too much weight over Christmas so no guesses what my New Year's resolution will be!! Not much going on in my craft room over the last week but tomorrow I am crafting with my daughter so that will be fun. Happy New Year x Jo
- 28 December, 2011 16:52
- shazsilverwolf said...
Big Christmas hugs to Mr BoJangles- isn't he gorgeous? Hope you had a great Christmas, and Happy New year! Love, Shaz xx
- 28 December, 2011 16:57
- Elizabeth said...
Congratulations on the weight loss - it's not easy, especially at this time of year! Happy WOYWW and all the best for 2012! Tango, #37
- 28 December, 2011 18:53
- Annie said...
Hi Sue,
I would have loved a stress free Christmas but alas ours came with more worries and anxieties...when will it ever end? Hope you have a really special new year.
A x
- 28 December, 2011 19:51
- Lunch Lady Jan said...
Enjoy your New Year's Eve - we've got a party at our band room which should be fun! Thanks for all the support and positive comments this year,
Happy New Year!
Hugs, LLJ #34 xx
- 28 December, 2011 21:08
- bohemiannie! art said...
When I saw that first picture, I thought, wow...looks like the studio of a pro! can't Wait to see what you make! Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy!!!
- 28 December, 2011 23:32
- Princess Judy Palmer said...
It is good to get the birthday card factory up and running. Happy day to you and Mr BoJangles.
- 29 December, 2011 02:52
- Julia Dunnit said...
I bet you were more than ready for a quiet break, hope you cousin is doing well. Eleven birthdays in January - gulp...no better motivation, huh!!
- 29 December, 2011 15:34
- Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...
BoJangles, so sweet. Happy WOYWW and May You and Yours have a wonderful New Year.
- 30 December, 2011 07:21
- MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...
Mr BoJangles is beautiful, such a wise expression. Your desk is so tidy, mine is getting there but there is a long way to go yet. I am lucky in only having 4 cards for January, so I shall try to get some other projects done for later in the year. I cannot cope with that Christmas panic next year. Have a wonderful New Year, full of good health, happiness and fun. xx Maggie #49
- 30 December, 2011 20:54
I have to admit that so far I've resisted the temptation to start on Christmas cards for 2012!! It's been nice to make other things I have to admit! Hope you have a brilliant part tonight and I hope 2012 is really good for you and your family.
Brenda 58
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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Ambassadors of European Countries
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi met today with the ambassadors of European friendly countries accredited to the State of Qatar.
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Private sector lender�Yes Bank�posted a loss of Rs 600.08 crore during July-September period, dented by higher provisions with a sharp increase in non-performing assets.
The bank had reported a profit of Rs 964.70 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 113.76 crore in the June-ended quarter.
Net interest income during the quarter declined 9.6 percent year-on-year to Rs 2,185.91 crore with 6 percent YoY loan degrowth.
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A keen contest is on the cards from the fans' point of view as well when Al Arabi play Al Gharafa in Week 19 of the QNB Stars League on Friday, 15th March. The kick-off is at 19:25 at the Al Arabi Stadium.
Al Arabi are on a hat-trick of victories, having beaten Al Shahania 2-1 in Week 17 and Al Sailiya 3-2 in the last round.
However, Al Gharafa are going through tough times and have not tasted victory since the tournament resumed after a long winter break. The Cheetahs lost 1-2 to Umm Salal in Week 16.
Even though Al Gharafa managed to hold reigning champions Al Duhail to a goalless draw in Week 17, they crashed 0-3 against Al Kharaitiyat in the last round.
Al Arabi are sixth in the QNB Stars League table with 27 points, from nine victories and as many defeats. The Dream Team's goal difference is -10 (23 goals for and 33 against).
Al Arabi's chances of finishing among the top four, after quite a long time, are bright this time provided they play to their potential till the last. They had strengthened their ranks in the January transfer window and that is reflecting on their results.
They have the likes of Wilfried Bony, Victor Vazquez and Mohammed Salah El Neel to deliver the goods.
Al Gharafa are placed ninth with 19 points (five wins, four draws and nine defeats). Their goal difference is -5 (28 goals for and 33 against).
Mehdi Taremi, Ahmed Alaaeldin, Abdulaziz Hatem and Othman Al Yahri lead their charge.
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The Billings Clinic Caregiver Support Group is a support group designed especially for those who are responsible for the decision making and care of a spouse or family member with dementia or Alzheimer's. We understand that being a caregiver is hard work. The Caregiver Support Group is committed to maintaining your wellbeing while providing quality care to a family member. The group provides an opportunity to learn new methods and skills for caring for a family member with dementia or Alzheimer's.
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So there's one week until I leave for NAHBS. I have the 3 bikes I'm bringing just about ready to go, and I'm going to be finishing up the tradeshow booth by next week. The last few weeks has been crazy with getting some of the new machines in the shop, while trying to order everything to get the show bikes ready. But I'm really excited to get to the show, I'll be exhibiting right next to Mike Flanigan from ANT, and I'm driving out with a few good friends, so I think it'll be really fun.
I have a bunch of pictures of the new NAHBS frames ready to go, but I think I'm going to hold off on Flickr until NAHBS. One of the things I'm most excited about is out new Geekhouse dropout designed by yours truly. The drops feature an pretty innovative integrated chain tensioner that should hopefully go over pretty well…
Next month the plan is to get the shop all dialed and have all the new machines up an running. I'm trying to crank out some bikes in March and April and get that waiting list down to about 8 weeks. So for all those people dreaming about getting a new frame for spring, get your orders in now because things are about to get even more busy around here.
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10 Things You Can Find Inspiration In This Week
Today I'm sharing ten things you can find inspiration in this week. We're hitting that point in the year where the dreary weather and heavy loads of work are getting us down. Motivation has been lost, and sometimes we need an extra push to get us through another week. Each week I try to find ten things that I find inspirational. Whenever I feel extra stressed or down, I turn to these little inspirations. The smallest things are the most inspirational and impactful to me. Below you'll find ten things you can find inspiration in this week!
1. Read
One way for you to find inspiration this week is by picking up a new read. It helps expand your mind and feel inspired through new knowledge. This week, I'm picking up You Are A Badass. I get that it's a self-help book, but it helps you find inspiration within yourself.
2. Follow An Inspirational Account
Each week I seek a new inspirational Instagram to follow. This week I followed Cleo Wade. Her account is seriously inspirational, and it's already getting me pumped for this week. I encourage giving her a follow for some daily inspiration.
3. Explore New Music
One way to find inspiration is by broadening your horizons. By exploring new music and artists, it allows you to tap into yourself. I know for me I hop on my Spotify and listen to my Discover Weekly. This week try to find a song that speaks to you and inspires you.
4. Write It Down
I know journaling sounds cheesy and juvenile, but it helps you find inspiration. By getting everything down on paper, you're able to see things in a new way. Journaling allows you to get all of your thoughts out in a personal space. I know for me writing for Society19 helps me find inspiration.
5. Find New Surroundings
If you've only been hanging out on campus or in your dorm room inspiration is going to flee fast. Find a new workspace! I know for me when I feel uninspired I head to one of my favorite coffee shops. Sometimes to feel more inspired all you need is a change of space.
6. Hang Out With Friends
Around this time of year, we tend to isolate ourselves. That is a sure way to block inspiration. When you're in a rut this week call up one of your friends. Go to dinner or a drink and chat. Talking to others is a great way to find new inspiration.
7. Watch a TED Talk
TED Talks are filled with inspirational stories and ideas. Plus, they're entertaining and enjoyable. This week when I'm feeling uninspired I'm going to put on a TED Talk I've never seen and try to pull five inspirational things from it.
8. Try Something New
We always talk about new things we want to try. Well, trying something new is the perfect thing to do when inspiration is needed. It's an excellent way for you to experience new things which will strike new ideas within.
9. Set Goals For The Week
One of the significant issues with finding inspiration is we don't know where to start. Well, when you set goals for the week, you create a starting point. When setting goals for the week, they don't have to be huge things. Your goals will inspire you for the week.
10. Meditation
An easy way to find inspiration is through meditation. Meditation makes you reflect on what is happening in your life or the world. This week, I'm going to set aside ten minutes a day to meditate. Meditation will allow me to find inspiration from myself.


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This is a beautiful book. I had to check it out of the library again to see if it is as lovely as I remembered it. It was. It is.
THE BLACKER THE BERRY, by Joyce Carol Thomas, illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Amistad,
When these award winning creative artists combine talents, they reap still more awards. They won Coretta Scott King honors for Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea, teamed up again and produced another King winner, The Blacker the Berry.
Thomas's poetry is rich and heady, like picking heavy, low hanging grapes, mashing them into a thick, pulpy juice and sipping carefully, letting each drop linger on the tongue. Fine artist Cooper pairs each gathering of luscious words with a child so captivating you hope he or she will come skipping into your yard and settle on the porch for a visit.
Here is the perfect book to celebrate the beginning of summer and the beauty of children, including the child at heart.
Monday, June 14, 2010
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
MAC N Collection - Light Flush MSF
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I tried taking some pictures without flash but those made the MSF look brown so I didn't post those. It basically looks pink with bronze veining. When swatched its a nice shimmery warm pink, but not very pigmented so I'd say its good only for lighter complexions.
I apologize for this crappy swatch, I will say that it isn't 100% accurate because by the time I got out of work, it was already dark so there was no chance of taking good swatches in natural lighting. I can definitely update with a better swatch on the weekend if someone wants one.
5 comments:
- Elizabeth said...
mmmm that looks yummi!! new lemmings!! But i dont think thats available here yet.
- January 11, 2008 at 12:14 AM
- psychoexgirlfriend said...
Hey, I bought light flush too! You're right, it is quite light but I do like the metallic sheen it gives. Is this all you got from the N Collection?
- January 11, 2008 at 1:48 AM
- watercoloursky said...
elizabeth: awww...hope it arrives soon in australia!
psychoexgirlfriend: yup that all i had planned, and seeing the products in person didn't tempt me to buy any more. i do sorta feel like getting Warmed MSF because the texture is quite nice unlike New Vegas and Flashtronic MSFs. But I already have Global Glow... :S
- January 11, 2008 at 3:53 AM
- psychoexgirlfriend said...
I think Light Flush is just about the only item that you can't find a drugstore dupe of so it's great of you not to have been tempted. I took out my Neutral Pink and N2 lipgloss and noticed I already have doubles in my collection. I wonder if I can return it.
- January 13, 2008 at 6:18 AM
- watercoloursky said...
aww that sucks :( i'm sure you can still return it. unless you get a bad MA, but I've never had problems. I've returned products before that didn't work for me. Most of the time the MAs don't ask me the reason for returning, or even ask me if its new/used.
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To learn how the brain works, neurobiologists such as Dale Purves of Duke University Medical Center try to dupe it. These 16 animations, from Purves's lab use illusions to explore how factors such as orientation, lighting, contrast, and background shape our visual perception. Above, for example, the central squares on the front and top face of the cube are the same shade of brown, but they can appear yellow, depending on how much light seems to be hitting the face. Background articles provide in-depth explanations for each visual trick.
OK, so we're suckers for subtle illusions, but surely we'd notice if a gorilla shambled into the room. Maybe not, as these short movies from the Visual Cognition Lab at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, demonstrate. (The flicks are about halfway down the page.) Concentrating on one demanding task, such as tallying the number of passes a basketball team tosses, can make you oblivious to even bizarre events within your field of vision. The phenomenon, called inattentional blindness, might explain why drivers blathering on cell phones are more likely to get in accidents.


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Roest 20 Ceiling Light
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The Roest 20 Ceiling Light is part of the Roest collection designed by VanJoost for Graypants, which bends the norm with its unpretentious simplicity. The light is in an elegant cylinder shape, its stainless steel surface rusted to a beautifully warm texture. Roest stems from nature's reaction between steel, oxygen, water and time, the rusting process turning every light into a unique object. Handmade in Holland, Roest presents natural colours in unusual settings.
Graypants teamed up with Dutch designer VanJoost to expand on their curiosities and explorations into the world of lighting. The collaboration with VanJoost highlights Graypants unique fascination with nature and material research. By combining these two principals, they were able to create a truly unique aesthetic to enhance the world of lighting. The Roest collection is a celebration of friendship, light and natural beauty.
Designed by VanJoost and hand-made in Holland, Roest presents natural colors in unusual settings. The Roest collection includes 4 vertical suspension lights, 2 horizontal suspension lights and 1 ceiling light.
Graypants is a design studio founded by Seattle-based architects Seth Grizzle and Jonathan Junker in 2007. Their bold creativity has led to diverse designs in products and architecture, especially Scraplights, the brand's flagship line of pendant lights made entirely from repurposed corrugated cardboard. Since then, more collections have been created, always focusing on recycled paper or natural materials such as wood.
- Designed by VanJoost for Graypants
- Measurements: Ø 11.4 x H 20 cm
- Hanging Weight: 1.8 kg
- Material and Finish: steel with a unique rusted surface, resulting from nature's reaction between steel, oxygen, water and time; after the natural oxidation process, all items are treated to stop further rusting
- Cord: includes a 2 metres black fabric cord and a rusted steel canopy. 5 or 8 metre cords are available upon request
- Recommended Bulb (not included): 2700K LED - Ceramic GU10 socket - Max 10 Watt
- Power: 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz
- CE Certified
- Care: Roest products are naturally rusted and although they are thoroughly treated, Roest lighting can be scratched by sharp objects, leaving an orange marking; when this occurs, polish the scratch with Linseed oil and a cloth
- Made in Holland by hand
- Delivery 1 - 2 weeks
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Valentine's Eve Dilemma
- By Dharma
- February 22, 2016
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Dear Dharma,
So, it's the night before Valentine's Day. A co-worker of mine just told me that he's started dating a friend of ours that I haven't seen in ages. They've invited me out tonight but I can't help but feel like a third wheel here.
She's from out of town and he is from here, so their time is precious. I haven't talked to her about this, but he says that she wants to see me and catch up.
Do I go?
Heart Shaped Third Wheel
Dear Heart Shaped,
Although this question came in after it was directly relevant to the calendar, I thought it still deserved an answer. I'm thinking this situation could apply to so much more than just Valentine's Day, non?
Unless you have some reason to think your co-worker friend was not being straight up with you, I really hope you went. They were under no obligation to spend an evening out with you, and I really have to believe that if they didn't want to, they wouldn't have reached out.
Do you think you are projecting your impressions of what Valentine's Day (Eve) should be onto this couple, along with your thoughts as to how they should spend their time together? I would like to think they know the time limitations on their relationship and still choose to spend some of it with other people – which actually sounds quite healthy to me!
Second guessing other people's intentions can take the fun out of everything, and sometimes it's best to take things at face value and just live in the moment. Hopefully you seized the opportunity to get together with a friend you hadn't seen in a long time and enjoyed your night out with them! Great times with friends make up some of the best memories, right?
Would love to know if you went, so drop us a comment down below and keep us in the loop!
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Agreed – I would totally go and not feel out of place! I hope you did too and had a wonderful time.
Thank you Dharma! Your advice is spot on here. I did end up going out that night and I had a really great time with both of them. 🙂 It was great to catch up with my friend and grill her on the how's and when's of how they started dating. 🙂 I'm so happy for both of them and they are so cute together!


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McGregor-Paterson has more than 30 years' experience in the health and wellbeing sector, including senior management roles at Ogilvy Public Relations, Paradigm Communications, Porter Novelli, Shire Health and Weber Shandwick.
He has spent the past three years as director of comms at the campaigning organisation NHS Health Alliance, alongside various freelance roles.
In his new job McGregor-Paterson will report to Nick Leonard, Ruder Finn's UK managing director. He has been asked to develop the agency's healthcare business, expanding the team, increasing the diversity of client services, and helping clients navigate the huge political and economic shifts they face.
Commenting on the appointment, Leonard said: "Neil's mix of agency experience and real-world expertise will help us take our proposition to the next level."
He added: "Coming off the back of a successful 2018 we have great momentum. Neil is exactly the right person to ensure we maintain momentum, continue to enhance our proposition and deliver the highest-quality services to our clients."
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Robert Johnson has always been shrouded in mystery and with only a few photographs to prove he even existed, a recently authenticated picture of the musician is now being disputed. With only three known visual references to date, this could prove difficult for his estate.
It's easy to commodify music in this day and age but how about an entire American tradition? In Mississippi, the completion of its Blues Trail is hoping to stimulate tourism in the poorest state in the union. But, for a little juke joint, The Blue Front Café, tourism isn't anything to get down about.
The highest court in the New York area (where's Monty Python when you need it?) is gearing up to hear arguments posted by heirs to jazz legend Duke Ellington in a recent lawsuit with EMI. The suit is to regain half the royalties of Ellington's foreign sales, which EMI has claimed authenticity to.
Be mindful, they say, of your Robert Johnson property these days. His soul may be ne'er more, but the blues pioneer's physical imprint spans all of two known photographs. The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the son of the Faustian delta bluesman retains the rights to both known photographs of his father.
Fourth graders at Tunica Elementary in Mississippi are being taught the blues to learn about rhyme and rhythm, essentials for exploring young creative minds.
Musicians often find music tricky to explain--how it affects their being, resonates in their brain and reverberates through the bones is no easy feat to articulate. The "Invisible Jukebox" series, then, is a grand old tradition of the great British glossy The WIRE, wherein one writer plays a series of records for a well-respected artist asking him or her to identify said record as well as comment upon.


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The quintessential Derby drink is a potent mix of bourbon, sugar, and mint.
Spring! That means the Kentucky Derby (this Saturday) and the Mint Julep–the rare convergence of sports and an extremely elegant libation. The drink is so refreshing, so potent that you might want to throw a julep party this weekend. Proper is the point, so do it the traditional way.
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Salacious, improper, indelicate, crude, even slushy… all reasons that Auntie BBC has given over the years for the banning of certain songs from their transmissions. Let's have a look at some of the famous songs the Beeb found just wrong for our delicate ears.
Mott the Hoople – All the Young Dudes (drugs references and transvestism)
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered – Ella Fitzgerald (a personal fave, references sex)
Come Together – The Beatles (Hmm… sex?)
Danny Boy – Conway Twitty (maybe just because of his name? Irish connection though)
Don't lets be beastly to the Germans – Noel Coward (in 1943, parody not found amusing)
God Bless The Child – Billie Holiday (The haves and have nots… maybe)
God Save the Queen – Sex Pistols (Well…)
I'll be home for Christmas – Bing Crosby (I know right? This will have come under slushy)
My Generation – The Who (Cus they didn't want to know about that generation)
The BBC now claim they do not ban songs any longer and I'm so relieved there's no longer some old guy in a stuffy shirt and suit deciding what we should or should not hear 🙂
What to wear in Second Life today?
Pose 1 | WetCat Simple Haute (WetCat Mainstore)
Pose 2 | {Imeka} Sits 02 Pose 5 (Imeka Mainstore)
Lingerie | **RealEvil** Juliet Collection (The Epiphany Event, from 15 Jan)
Hair | KoKoLoReS Emma Hair Blondes HUD (Cosmetic Fair)
Items from RealEvil Juliet worn by Meri:
Juliett Panties White RARE
Juliett Pasties Black RARE
Juliett Mas White RARE
Juliett Corset White RARE
Juliett Shoes High White RARE
Juliett Gloves White RARE
Juliett Choker Exclusive
The Gacha items for the set come in both Maitreya Lara and Slink Hourglass sizes, plus in commons – Gold, Pink and Red. Black is rare too 🙂
Here's some more pics, including a well lit no shit shot 🙂
And finally, a jigging for the rigging. As it's most dangerous in an outfit such as this, I'd like you all to close your eyes just in case. Wouldn't want you seeing anything immoral.


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The Anatomy of a Shor-Line Cage
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Shor-Line stainless steel cages (or kennels if you prefer!) have been a mainstay of Shor-Line's business for almost seven decades...and some of those cages are still in use! Most of our customers use the cages in banks that are either installed in an owner-constructed raised surface (shown above) or on stationary or mobile platforms.
Occasionally downgrade cages are available and listed in the Outlet. The illustration below shows a new cage as it would look coming out of the box. The durable components, such as the 1"-square tubing surrounding the cage, keep the cages in service for decades.
Note the special features we have designed for animal safety and cleaning ease:
- Tighter spacing near the latch to keep pets from getting their paws caught.
- Rounded corners inside to keep debris from collecting.
- Fluid-retaining lip to keep urine and other fluids from leaking.
- Quiet-closing hinge made from the same polymer-encased stainless steel used in space projects.
The kennels (or cages) listed on the Outlet often have some minor dents, scratches and/or imperfections; otherwise they are still the same high-quality kennels. The selection will change with availability.
For customers wanting to create a cage bank, Shor-Line offers platforms and wheels to make the banks either raised or stationary. If you aren't inserting the cages into a bank, then there are top and side panels to give a more finished look. These accessories are all an extra charge but many find these complete the look for their facility.
Our helpful sales representatives can help you mix and match kennel products to create your perfect animal housing! Contact them by phone, email or chat.


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The sheer arrogance and ignorance of some within the Trump regime, including Trump himself, is astounding, jaw-dropping and mind numbing! Keep in mind that U.S. foreign policy is in tatters at the moment. Donald Trump is literally despised by all truly democratic nations and loved only by autocrats and strongmen dictators. Trump has no idea how to conduct foreign relations. Well, given that he is on wife #3, and has cheated on her at least twice that we're aware of, I think it's safe to say he has no idea how to conduct relations. Period. However, that doesn't stop him from sticking his nose into others' business and telling them how to run their countries. Three examples in the news just this week …
For starters, we have Richard Grenell back in the news. You may remember the post I did about him last June when he first went to Germany as the Ambassador from the United States. Grenell is a former Fox 'News' commentator, which should tell you something. When he first arrived in Germany, he made a fool of himself by criticizing Chancellor Angela Merkel on just about every and any issue he could think of, including immigration.
Grenell is back in the news this week, and at least one German lawmaker is calling for his expulsion, saying he is acting like "a high commissioner of an occupying power." In his remarks, Grenell criticized the budget of Germany's finance minister and said it was unacceptable that the country was once again going to miss its NATO defense spending target.
This is not the role of a diplomat and in fact flies in the face of the very definition of the word 'diplomacy'! I hope Germany does send him packing, for he is further damaging relations between the U.S. and Germany that Trump has already rent with his frequent criticisms of Ms. Merkel. Imagine if Pete Wittig, Germany's ambassador to the U.S. tried to tell Trump that, say, he is wrong to declare a state of national emergency just to rob the U.S. of funds to build his ego wall. Trump would expel him in about 2 seconds flat, right?
Then there was Trump himself, who in all his narcissistic arrogance offered President Macron an unsolicited lecture.
"How is the Paris Environmental Accord working out for France? After 18 weeks of rioting by the Yellow Vest Protesters, I guess not so well!"
After similar comments by Trump last December, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian appropriately said …
"We do not take domestic American politics into account, and we want that to be reciprocated. I say this to Donald Trump, and the French president says it, too: Leave our nation be."
It seems to me that Trump's own nation is in worse shape under his reign than those nations he chooses to criticize and condemn. Perhaps he should clean up his own house first.
And finally, the very definition of ignominy, is Don Trump, Jr.
Don Trump, Jr., who has proven more than a few times that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and he is truly as much of an idiot as his father, had the unmitigated gall to criticize UK Prime Minister Theresa May for her handling of Brexit. He went so far as to actually write an OpEd piece published in Britain's The Telegraph, chastising May … taking her to task for not following the advice of his father! It would be funny, except it isn't. He claims that …
"… and ultimately, a process that should have taken only a few short months has become a years-long stalemate."
A 'few short months'??? And he knows this because …??? Junior's international experiences are limited to colluding with the Russians to get his father elected and murdering wild animals in Africa! Trump the Younger went on to inform the land of the Magna Carta, John Locke and Oliver Cromwell that, in his "expert" view, "democracy in the U.K. is all but dead." Say WHAT??? Savvy readers will note that it is the U.S. where democracy is 'all but dead' and his father is the very one to have pulled the trigger! This is simply beyond words … this young idiot, this "chip off the old block", this killer of beautiful animals … has the nerve to give his unsolicited and unwanted opinion on a topic of which he knows nothing! Junior has no role in our government, is not a member of the cabinet nor the administration … why does he even speak??? My apologies to all my friends in the UK for this abomination … and his father.
Never before has a United States president acted with such reckless abandon, seemingly intent on destroying every relationship the U.S. has worked toward building since it's founding. Never before has a president's family member taken it upon himself to stick his nose into the business of our allies. Never before has a madman taken the helm, determined to plow into the largest iceberg he can find at warp speed. To all our allies, on behalf of We the People, I apologize for the terrible behaviour of the 'man' in the White House, his family members and appointees, and hope you will bear with us until we are able to rectify this situation.


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Building on the success of the best-selling Fundamental Accounting Principles text, authors John Wild, Ken W. Shaw, and Barbara Chiappetta created Financial and Managerial Accounting: Information for Decisions to provide a corporate perspective and balanced coverage in this growing course area. With its step-by-step approach, FinMan streamlines complex accounting processes and helps students build confidence by mastering key concepts and procedures. Chapter opening vignettes using dynamic entrepreneurs appeal to all students and show the relevance of accounting. Students are encouraged to think like a businessperson and apply what they learn. A wide variety of assignments provide instructors with materials to teach, assess, and challenge students on several levels. Join your colleagues and the students that have used this best-selling learning system to advance their education and careers.
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Chapter 1- Accounting in Business
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The observed fact is that every species, and every organ that has ever been looked at withing every species, is good at what it does. The wings of birds, bees and bats are good at flying. Eyes are good at seeing. Leaves are good at photosynthesizing. We live on a planet where we are surrounded by perhaps ten million species, each one of which independently displays a powerful illusion of design. Each species is well fitted to its particular way of life.What is immediately striking is Dawkins's unselfconscious appeal to final causes; to say that every organ is "good at what it does" implies that there is in fact something that can be identified as what an organ "does", and its performance can be measured against that ideal. Now of course Dawkins would deny that there really is any such thing as final causes, and that this paragraph can be cashed out in materialistic terms. But it is interesting that in making a point about an illusion (the illusion of design), Dawkins makes it in terms of something that is, for him, just as much an illusion - the illusion of final causes. So it is the illusion of final causes that gives rise to the powerful illusion of design. I wonder what is the cause of the illusion of final causes?
More to the point, our "particular way of life" is the way of life of the rational animal. We are possessed of an organ, the brain, and "what it does" is know the world. According to Dawkins, every organ is good at what it does, so it must be that the brain is good at knowing the world. Yet the theme of The God Delusion is that most people's brains, for most of the time, have been grossly mistaken about elementary facts concerning the world; facts like the non-existence of God, the illusion of final causes and design and, recently, the reality of evolution. It's only because we have lately (in terms of human history) stumbled on the methods of science that we have been rescued from illusion and falsehood at all. The point can be put simply: If man were like other animals and "well fitted" to our way of life, there would be no need for The God Delusion.
Materialists like Dawkins want to claim that man is not different in kind than other animals, but there is simply no denying that we are. Some people say we are made in the image of God, and this makes us different in kind. Dawkins says this is an illusion, but in doing so he only creates a different manner in which man is unique: He is the creature not well-fitted to his way of life.


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Legislative Update from Rep. Frank Iler – March 12, 2018
With the North Carolina General Assembly being officially out of session, all of our time is spent in committee meetings and events both in Raleigh and back in our home districts. Last week I attended plenty of both, we met with our transportation oversight committee in Raleigh, and I had meetings with groups and individuals in all parts of our district in Brunswick County.
Before leaving for Thursday meetings in Raleigh, I was privileged to attend a breakfast fundraiser in Southport on Tuesday for the Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It is particularly rewarding to see the support for this important youth program, having experienced it personally as an Eagle Scout and having my son and grandsons as Eagles.
On Wednesday, the Mayors from the Southeastern part of the county met in Oak Island. These local leaders share mutual concerns and ideas on a monthly basis, and I feel lucky to be able to listen to their views. Later Wednesday, one of our active citizens in the northern part of Brunswick County and I met with an engineer closely involved in solving the drinking water issue for our region. Much research work is being done on the issue of emerging contaminants, including GenX, that doesn't always get published in the media.
In Raleigh on Thursday the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee met for three hours. As it was my turn to chair the committee, it was good to have many presentations by the Department of Transportation and others. Some of the subjects included the assistance to schools to provide safer driveways on state roads, training in the construction trades for employees to build our infrastructure, the new passenger ferry to Ocracoke, and other key topics surrounding the efficient progress of the strategic transportation plan. I also had three other meetings before heading back home Thursday night for another meeting.
Friday was initially an open day, but three individual meetings came up with the other two chairs of the River Quality committee in the morning, and later in the day with the Mayor of Shallotte, and the Chief of the Shallotte Fire Department. After a luncheon on Saturday, the total of meetings for the week was an even dozen. Even while we are not in session, there is plenty going on to keep us occupied.
This week, depending on the snow in Raleigh, we expect to meet with the Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Finance Reform. The following week will be the first meeting of the House Select Committee on School Safety.


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Nipsey Hussle: Tributes to rapper shot dead in Los Angeles
Artists including Drake, Rihanna and J Cole have paid tribute to Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle, who has been shot dead in Los Angeles.
The 33-year-old was gunned down outside his clothing shop.
Drake described him as "a man of respect and a don", while Rihanna wrote on Twitter: "This doesn't make any sense! My spirit is shaken by this!"
Two other people were wounded in the shooting outside Marathon Clothing in south Los Angeles.
The musician died as a result of gunshot wounds to the head and torso, the Los Angeles County coroner said on Monday, ruling the death a homicide.
Lt Chris Ramierez of the Los Angeles Police Department told media at the scene of the shooting that they were looking for a black male suspect.
Nipsey Hussle's debut album Victory Lap received a nomination for best rap album at this year's Grammy Awards, where he was nominated against Cardi B, Mac Miller, Pusha T and Travis Scott.
Writing on Instagram, Pusha called him a "rare breed" adding: "Sad to see you go Nip, I'm only finding peace in knowing you are blessed... I was honoured to share in such an amazing year with you musically.
"I would gauge everyone's music credibility based on if they mentioned you."
Drake, who won a Grammy on the same night and recorded the 2009 track Killer Nipsey Hussle, also took to Instagram to pay tribute.
"My whole energy is just at a low right now hearing this," he wrote. "We just linked for the first time in years and said we were gonna do a new song this summer cause it had been too long.
"You were having the best run and I was so happy watching from distance fam nobody ever talks down on your name you were a real one to your people and to the rest of us."
Other to pay tribute included rapper J. Cole and producer and artist Pharrell Williams.
The Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, said Hussle's death was an "awful tragedy" while Atlantic Records added (below): "Words can not express our sadness. Nipsey was not only one of the greatest artists we worked with but an amazing father & leader in his community."
Los Angeles Clippers basketball player Montrezl Harrell wrote his own tribute on his trainers to the rapper.
Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, grew up in south Los Angeles and was a member of the Rollin' 60s street gang as a teenager.
He later became a community organiser, and was involved with the Destination Crenshaw arts project.
"I grew up in gang culture," he told the Los Angeles Times in a 2018 interview. "We dealt with death, with murder. It was like living in a war zone, where people die on these blocks and everybody is a little bit immune to it."
Earlier on Sunday, he had tweeted: "Having strong enemies is a blessing."
Nipsey's journey from the streets to the big time
By BBC Music reporter Mark Savage
"Out the garage is how you end up in charge/It's how you end up in penthouses, end up in cars/With sweat drippin' down your face 'cause the mission was hard." - Nipsey Hussle, Last Time That I Checc'd
In music as in life, Nipsey Hussle stressed the importance of independence and economic mobility.
He took 10 years to release his debut album, Victory Lap, rejecting major label cash to build his own empire one dollar at a time.
Famously, he sold 1,000 copies of his 2013 Crenshaw mixtape for $100 - even persuading Jay-Z to buy 100 copies - giving him the financial security he needed to pursue music on his own terms.
That music was heavily indebted to the West Coast rap he grew up with in the Crenshaw neighbourhood of Los Angeles, from where he embarked on his journey from the streets to the major league.
Hussle never hid the fact he'd been a long-time member of LA's notorious Rollin' 60s Crips, but his croaky-voiced raps about shoot-outs and drug deals were always haunted by the ghosts of those who got left behind.
On one of Victory Lap's stand-out tracks, Dedication, Kendrick Lamar urged people to look beyond Hussle's gang days, stressing: "He a man first, you hear the words out his lips/about flourishing from the streets to black businesses?"
It was a perfect encapsulation of the musician's mission statement.
"Me being a human comes before me being an artist," he told Billboard last year. "I want to affect change and I want to impact the communities that I grew up in, and the ones like it."
Paying his own tribute, hip hop mogul Diddy said Nipsey "represents change, he represents evolution, he represents everything our culture needs to embrace".