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- Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Big Gains for TSX to End Tuesday
Resources, Financial in Limelight
Equities in Toronto towered Tuesday above the close 24 hours before, driven by precious metal miners and financial companies, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy meeting.
The S&P/TSX Composite Index leaped 149.9 points to end Tuesday at 16,503.35
The Canadian dollar grew 0.16 cents to 74.73 cents U.S.
The largest percentage gainer on the TSX was Canfor Corp., which rose 78 cents, or 7.3%, to $11.41, while Hudbay Minerals climbed 40 cents, or 5.8%, to $7.32.
Financials also scored big, with Onex Corp. rocketing $1.89, or 2.5%, to $76.99, while Manulife Financial leaped 50 cents, or 2.2%, to $23.73.
In communications, Rogers sprinted $1.05, or 1.5%, to $70.28, while BCE acquired 82 cents, or 1.4%, to $60.26.
On the economic front, Statistics Canada reported that manufacturing sales in this country declined 0.6% to $57.8 billion in April, following a 2.6% increase in March
The TSX Venture Exchange sank 0.15 points to 584.47
All 12 Toronto subgroups stayed positive all throughout the session, as materials improved 1.5%, financials bounced 1.3% higher, and communications vaulted 1.1%.
Stocks surged on Tuesday as Wall Street increased bets on a U.S.-China trade deal after President Donald Trump said he will be meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at the upcoming G-20 summit. Sentiment was also lifted by hope that the Federal Reserve will ease monetary policy later this year.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 353.01 points, or 1.4%, to 26,465.54, as 3M and Boeing outperformed.
The S&P 500 gained 28.08 points, or 1%, at 2,917.75. The S&P 500 also traded within 1% of its all-time intraday high of 2,954.13, which was reached May 1.
The NASDAQ Composite climbed 108.86 points, or 1.4%, to 7,953.88
Boeing leaped 5.4%, while another trade bellwether, Caterpillar shares, rose 2.4%. Deere shares also gained more than 3%. Semiconductor stocks jumped led by 6% gains from Nvidia and Micron Technology.
Stocks also got a boost as investors bet the Federal Reserve will set the stage for more accommodative monetary policy at this week's meeting.
The Fed's decision is scheduled to be announced Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.
Trump said in a tweet he "had a very good telephone conversation " with Xi. He added: "We will be having an extended meeting next week at the G-20 in Japan. Our respective teams will begin talks prior to our meeting." The summit will start on June 28.
Prices for the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury gained, driving down yields to 2.06% from Monday's 2.09%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices hiked $2.13 to $54.06 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices ballooned $6.90 at $1,349.80 U.S. an ounce.
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Headway Hertfordshire's dedicated trustees use their skills and experience to set and monitor the strategic direction of the charity. They are also responsible for ensuring that the charity meets its legislative requirements.
Adrian is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Headway Hertfordshire. He is a former Banker with extensive experience in business growth, investment, risk management, governance and regulation. His core focus is to ensure that Headway Hertfordshire continues to develop commercially to help enable us to reach more people who need our help and support.
It's this combination of business and social strengths and a keen desire to contribute in his local environment that represent principal drivers for Adrian. He has lived in Hertfordshire for over 30 years and is currently involved in a small number of charitable roles. He holds an MBA from Warwick University.
Bruce has been in the service management industry for over 20 years, designing and implementing service improvement programs for large organisations. As a local business owner as well as director for other organisations, he fully understands the challenge of change and how it can impact organisations and has learnt how to plan and implement major change programmes with great success.
'Headway Hertfordshire is a very important charity that makes a significant and positive difference to those impacted by life changing head injuries – it is tremendously rewarding to be able to make a positive contribution towards the services Headway Hertfordshire offer.'
Fahim qualified in medicine from Pakistan in 1994, where he continued to work before moving to the UK in 2003. Since then, he has worked within the NHS throughout the country.
'I'm clinical lead for trauma rehabilitation in Addenbrooke's and my day to day job involves working with patients with severe traumatic head injury or complex orthopaedic trauma with or without head involvement.'
'Addenbrooke's is a major trauma centre for the East of England and my trauma rehabilitation ward there serves as gatekeeper for all the traumatic brain injuries of the region. I'm excited to be involved with Headway Hertfordshire – the charity plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families following brain injury.'
Chris had a brain tumour removed from his central nervous system in mid-2009. The operation was a success but left him paralysed with other complications. He was introduced to Headway Hertfordshire in 2010 as a service user.
'I have had a very long journey of recovery. I have seen a great number of GPs, consultants and professors of neurology who all remark on the recovery in a positive way. I believe that I can help people through my experiences of neurosurgery. It changes from being life changing in a bad way to life changing in a valued way. Ultimately being in a place where you have value and are valued is great.'
'We needn't be 100% happy about our own worlds to have a positive influence for the greater good. Headway Hertfordshire has offered me the opportunity to express this idea in reality rather than the philosophical seed that it was.'
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Having spent many years commuting to The City from Hertfordshire, Vincent was keen to use his experience to the benefit of locally based charitable groups. Vincent joined Headway Hertfordshire to help ensure that the organisation has a clear financial and regulatory focus. He is also involved with two other Hertfordshire based charities.
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After having two children, Rachel developed a bit of an obsession with environmental issues and what future generations were likely inheriting, so she became self employed to work on freelance projects. Her professional life now is centred on developing and delivering ideas, campaigns and projects which raise awareness and change behaviours relating to meaty environmental issues such as single-use plastic and litter.
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The mission of his army with collourfull helmets to made the people happy when they see them. Here are some of the helmets Pieter Zandvliet all ready created.
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Despite the increase in data breaches and their costs, many enterprise security professionals say their organizations don't currently have cybersecurity insurance. But that may be changing.
According to a recently released survey (registration required) commissioned by analytics software provider FICO, about 60 percent of respondents have some level of cybersecurity insurance. Add in those who say they will include cybersecurity insurance in their risk management program in the next year, and the number surpasses 80 percent.
Cybersecurity insurance, of course, is designed to help enterprises better manage risks associated with their business-technology systems. The survey included IT directors, senior managers and a mix of CIOs, CISOs, CROs, CTOs and other security managers in North America (U.S. and Canada) and Northern Europe (Nordic markets of Finland, Norway, and Sweden as well as the UK).
Look beyond the headline numbers, and the adoption of cybersecurity insurance does not seem as rosy as it appears on first blush. Only 20 percent of respondents have what FICO defined as "comprehensive" insurance. When broken down by nations, only 16 percent of respondents in the U.S. have it.
Of the 80 percent who don't have comprehensive cybersecurity insurance, upwards of 20 percent have yet to be persuaded that cybersecurity insurance provides adequate value. I would be interested in seeing how business leaders classify "value" — and why so many think it's lacking.
FICO concluded that organizations are still hesitant when it comes to insurance because of confusion in the market, citing "cost and lack of clarity about charging structures." In addition:
- Only 25 percent of survey respondents believe that premiums give a genuine reflection of the risk profile of their organization.
- More respondents, close to 30 percent in some countries, and around 40 percent in the UK, said that premium calculations are unclear, or that the assessment is not a true reflection of their organization's risk profile.
Interestingly, the healthcare industry may be the most underinsured. In that industry, 75 percent of those surveyed reported their organizations don't have cybersecurity insurance.
Still one thing is clear: Any hesitancy isn't due to a feeling that threats will somehow wane. According to the survey, 61 percent of respondents expect attacks to rise next year.
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Danah Boyd examines the phenomenon of mediated public life, what kind of characteristics it has and how it is different from traditional public life. Today's youth engaging in public life through social networks sites like MySpace, Facebook, and Bebo. In his article Boyd examines "social dynamics of mediated public life" in order to understand the role of technology in shaping public life.
The emergence of technology has changed the relationship between 'public' and 'private' these terms should not be considered in "binary oppositions" to one another, but rather as overlapping notions. According to Boyd social interaction and information distribution practices has changed dramatically, which is directly correlated to new social technologies. However, the majority of adults do not see the significance of these shifts.
Boyd discuses the structure and functionality of social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. He is saying that people (he mostly speaks about teenagers) all over the world are joining these sites. Users generate profiles which represent themselves using "text, images, video, audio, links, quizzes and surveys." Boyd highlights three key features of social networking sites such as profiles, friends lists and commenting feature ("Testimonials, Comments, The Wall"). According Fogg Facebook became even more powerful when it launched Facebook platform that allowed 3rd party developers to build in their features into Facebook, new features allowed users to share music and photos, voice interaction online, less than in a year 3rd party developers have created over 6000 apps and attracted millions of users. Facebook platform made for the first time MIP (Mass Interpersonal Persuasion) possible (Fogg 2).
Let's go back friends feature. It is crucial to see the difference between friends in real life vs. friends in social networking sites, Boyd is saying that this group does not have close ties but rather this feature (friends) "allows participants to articulate their imagined audience- or why they see being a part of their world within the site".
Social networking sites can be seen as "mediated publics"- it can be characterized as the type of environment where "people can gather publicly through mediating technology" (Boyd). Mediated publics have similar functions to unmediated publics, however social networking websites should be examined as another form of public sphere which has its unique characteristics:
- Persistence– the conversations are not erased, but stay on the web for a long time and can be accessed at any moment by users.
- Searchability– the conversations and activity can be searched and tracked which is more difficult in unmediated publics.
- Replicability– the conversation can be copied into different places which makes a very difficult to determine if the content was slightly altered.
- Invisible audiences – the audience is might not be present at the moment a person was expressing him or herself it became possible with the other three characteristics.
The imagined audience of friends is a key concept of rules and structure changes in the alternative public sphere. In mediated publics physical environment cannot determine what is appropriate and what is not. It is impossible "to speak to all people across all space and all time" (Boyd). That is why we often have to imagine our audience and direct the speech to them; however the actual audience is different. In other words mediated public life have several complications in its architecture: lack of context and the other one is the phenomenon of scale. Potentially internet has the ability to reach millions of people; however in reality the most people remain invisible unless something happens such as embarrassing videos which were directed to a small audience, get enormous popularity and spread with incredible speed.
The functions of Replicability and Searchability has lead to a situation where "conversations spread and context collapse" (Boyd) In other words we can easily search and find conversations, however they will be lacking the context because it could be only a part of conversation moreover it could be doctored. The function of searchability makes people easily trackable, but the common logic is why anybody would need to do this. The question is should we create the surveillance for the mediated publics which is based on traditional form public unmediated life? Boyd is saying that the invisible audience has a lot of access to personal profiles, for example employers will try to uncover 'true personality' of their future employees. The users often assume that they are invisible because nobody cares about them; however this assumption is wrong, we do not know who our imagined audience is. The function of persistence of mediated publics can reveal a lot of personal information and conversations, journalists will often use the internet for their sources and it is even possible to destroy somebody's public persona. The architecture of social networking sites can be seen as database where the personal information, profiles, images are separate pieces of data. Mediated publics have all characteristics of database and that is why such function as searchability and replicability became possible.
The next part of Boyd's essay addressed to educators who should acknowledge how mediated public life is shifting the lives of youth. Educator should take into consideration next aspects:
- Youth want to hang out with their friends in youth space
- The internet mirrors and magnifies all aspects of social life
- There are no truth, only conversations
Then Boyd discusses an educator's role and that they should guide their students through conversations but not through the assertion of power. In order to participate in conversations with the students educators should prepare themselves: create a profile, use text, images and songs to build their online identity, not to serf for their students, but if they invite them (educators) as a friend to accept it (it is a sign of respect) and etc. Boyd sees very important to acknowledge this new phenomenon of mediated public life which became possible with the emergence of social networking technologies. It is still unclear how it should be regulated, but it is very important for the users to understand the characteristics of new public sphere (Persistence, Searchability, Replicability, Invisible audiences) which make online persona visible and traceable.


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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The 12th International Microinsurance Conference kicked off in Colombo, Sri Lanka today. Opening speeches included welcome remarks by Dirk Pereira, President of the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka, and host organisation of the event, and Thomas Loster and Michael McCord, respectively Chairman of the Munich Re Foundation and Chair of the Microinsurance Network, co-organising entities of the conference.
Pereira, explained that the conference is an important stepping stone to accomplish what the regulator has set out to do in Sri Lanka. Loster, highlighted that the use of technology to bring microinsurance to scale will be a core topic at the event, as Mobile Network operators (MNOs) provide microinsurance coverage to some 40 million people across Asia today. McCord underlined that this conference will focus on more technical aspects, in order to help participants improve their work in microinsurance. What is needed are proportionate regulations that recognise the needs of low-income people, insurers who understand how to address the market, distribution channels, and organisations that have access to low income people. We need the market to understand and trust microinsurance. We need actuaries to price products, we need technology, and we need associations", he added.
Idrani Sugathadesa, of the Sri Lankan Insurance Board, highlighted how microinsurance is to be considered a key tool in addressing the protection gap. Rohan Sachev, Global Emerging Markets Insurance Leader at Ernst & Young warned that 30-40% of world's population are low-income and only 1-9% of them have insurance. More focus by the sector is needed on health & agriculture, with the current focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as a good start. He highlighted that governments are taking more initiatives to develop products for health, in India, and catastrophe, in Africa, and that FinTech start-ups and satellite data give product development a boost. He concluded that drivers of change include mobile phones, growth of MSMEs, and government and regulators developing dedicated products and regulations. CAT and index insurance will become more important, and bundling of products will help take-up.
Ravi Karunanayaka, Minister of Finance, in Sri Lanka highlighted that in the Ministry's 2017 budget there is much focus on social inclusion. "I call for the industry in Sri Lanka to not only focus on credit life. Government will support disaster coverage in 2017. Health insurance for 4,5 million kids in schools will cover LKR 200,000 in 2017. Furthermore, support will be given to development of agricultural insurance because farming is our most important sector" He explained. "I would like to invite all commercial and microinsurance companies to place their head office in Sri Lanka. No taxes will be charged!" he concluded.
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Brooklyn Decker Needs To Help You Get Dressed For A Date WWD
In the age of actuality reveals, we expect a date means parasailing over the Caribbean, beating out twenty different ladies for a date, and if the date goes properly, you get a rose at the end of the evening. You should have your individual uniform, but I might say: don't bother making an attempt to mix in or be the stand-out within the miniature hat (which, yes, I've achieved.) Simply be the you that you simply want to be when your confidence-dressing music is playing. I knew half the individuals in the restaurant, who had been all looking at me like 'Who is this man with Michael Kors?' It was so embarrassing.
Dressing nicely indicates you've got social expertise, as it makes socializing easier — Women have a look at not solely the way we interact with them, but the best way we interact with others. In case you're climbing via a park for a picnic you may want a completely different fashion of clothes than you would for a night at a pleasant restaurant.
But the factors concerned are many – -and you are more likely to repel a lady for those who try to manipulate this or if you come off as making an attempt too hard. Spray in your chest underneath your shirt and in your hair to present her an incentive to get nearer (wrists and neck put on off too rapidly), and never down your trousers.
Even when you're going to be engaged in a sporting activity, wear a decent outfit that isn't tattered or dated. Attempt to costume to match the occasion: more formal for an evening date, but when it is a daytime date, keep it informal. Since you can't prepare for most of these situations forward of time, try to stop occupied with the entire things that could go incorrect.
You want to be prepared for the particular date you're going on — except it is a surprise, you should know the itinerary and dress for the occasion. If someone, especially a girl, is dressed to kill, they're wearing very smart or attractive garments that are supposed to attract consideration and impress individuals.


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Tech snag foils Nirbhay missile test plan again
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has deferred the fifth test of homegrown subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay which was planned to be conducted on Wednesday.
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BHUBANESWAR: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has deferred the fifth test of homegrown subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay which was planned to be conducted on Wednesday.
Though DRDO is tightlipped about the reasons behind the postponement, sources said the test was called off due to technical reasons.
''A technical snag surfaced during checking of missile sub-systems which led to the postponement. As already three tests have been failed, we cannot afford to take any risk this time. Scientists are working to fix it,'' said a Defence official associated with the mission.
On May 24, 'The Express' had carried a report on how the weapon system is being pushed for tests despite faults in the system drawing criticism from different quarters.
The sources, however, informed that the test would resume in a month once the fault is rectified. The two-stage missile has a length of six metres, diameter of 0.52 m, wing span 2.7 m and a launch weight of about 1,500 kgs. It can carry warhead up to 200 kgs.
While Bengaluru-based Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has designed the missile, its solid rocket motor booster has been developed by Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), which has developed Agni series of missiles.
Having a strike range of around 1,000 km, Nirbhay is the country's first indigenously developed subsonic cruise missile project. Compared with Tomahawk system of the US, the missile can challenge the weapons of its class.
Flying at tree-top level, it can deceive enemy radars making it difficult to be detected. Unlike other ballistic missiles, this cruise missile has wings and distinct tail fins. After reaching near the target area, it can hover around hitting its target from any direction.
Though the missile has many unique features as it blasts off like a rocket and unlike a missile, it turns into an aerial vehicle akin to an aircraft, DRDO is yet to achieve 'copy book' success during developmental trials.
Four tests of the missile have been conducted so far since its first trial in 2013. While the weapon had covered full strike range during second trial in 2014, it failed miserably in three other tests.


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Tribal conflict is one of the major problems that are facing most Kenya community and mostly the nomadic communities. From the study on different languages spoken by different communities, most Kenya languages don't have appropriate words for conflict or conflict management.
Most Nomadic communities are still in conflict, recently Turkana cows were reported raided by Samburu bandits at Ngaremara and crossed Waso Ng'iro. The Turkana retaliated back and raided innocent Samburu herders.
Causes of inter-ethnic conflicts
Several facts have been advanced to explain the main causes of inter-ethnic conflicts between most nomadic tribes. Most of these issues revolve around livestock ownership and to get access to scarce natural resources such as water.
Cattle Raiding
Cattle rearing communities have huge attachment to cattle. In ethnic groups like Samburu, Turkana, Pokot and Rendille cattle raiding is a cultural obligation to raid other communities to restock especially after severe drought and or livestock diseases. From the practicing communities the culture is there to stay.
Cultural Ego
The importance attached to heroism contributes to inter-ethnic conflicts. Heroes are man and women who have played an outstanding role in the community of protecting the community. Every community has its own way of recognizing and appreciating heroes. In Turkana heroes (ekaruang) they are marked with special kind of tattoo to make them recognizable in the society. Songs are sung and heroes praised for killing.
Limited Natural Reasons
The inter-ethnic conflict infected zones are one of the driest places in Kenya. Competition for scare pasture, grazing land and water is the major cause of conflict perpetrated as cattle raiding. The scarcity of natural resources forces most communities to go beyond borderline thus posing inevitable clashes with the neighbouring communities. A good example is the tribal clashes between Rendille, Borana and Gabra that has dominated Marsabit County for decades, the constant fight between the Turkana and Samburu on the borders of the larger Samburu County mostly around archers post area and Baragoi.
In one way or the other politics is seen as one of the modern causes of tribal conflict in Kenya. Communities living in the same political boundaries (County) are in constant disagreement on the selection of leaders which triggers inter-ethnic conflict between the communities. Political incitements have also bred inter-ethnic conflict in Kenya. The conflict between Marakwet and Pokot can be traced to the dawn of political pluralism in the early 90s. The Marakwet were the victims of their independent political stance taken by some of its prominent members who contradicted the then prevailing wave of ethnic political homogeneity within the Kalenjin group.
Proliferation of automatic weapons
Proliferation of automatic weapons has increased the severity of inter-ethnic conflict. Before the introduction of guns and bullets by the white man Kenyan communities' primarily relied on traditional weapon (machete, bows and arrows and swords). Such firearms are sold in black markets within villages and or in the bush.
The main cause of constant ethnic conflicts in Marsabit is caused by constant revenge from the warring community. Each tribe keeps on revenging as long as they have lost something to the other tribe, they will always make sure that the other party pays the prize double.


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Risk management should be embedded within the culture of the organization so that everyone is focused on managing and optimizing risk.
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Risk management is not the responsibility of a single department — it is the responsibility of everyone, from the chief executive down. It should be noted that mature corporate governance implies much more than just risk management. In addition to solution of major tasks, it also involves establishing clearly designed control systems, providing capital market players with information on company's financial position, preventing fraudulent actions, ensuring compliance with effective legislation and regulations. All of these things ultimately give the company much advantage, since company's management can obtain the best information about actual situation.
Financial risks have probably never been more acute. Capital reserves, credit portfolios, investment policies, capital and debt profiles all demand constant scrutiny to adequately manage and mitigate risk. Companies should also be vigilant about risks associated with their suppliers. A counterparty who defaults on a contract or whose business collapses can have serious financial and reputational ramifications for related parties.
Increasingly, internal audit is in many companies elevated from pure compliance to a function that regularly reviews the risk profile for emerging risks and identifies trends as it keeps its finger on the pulse of business performance. The chief risk officer, meanwhile, becomes increasingly involved in strategic decision-making where the emphasis is as much on risk as it is on growth.
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Knit the stripy garter stitch border of the blanket, and demonstrates how to shape the gently rounded corners.
The seventh pattern release for Lisa Richardson's Elder Throw Knit Along features a pretty zig zag lace panel.
The colourful squares for Pattern Release 6 of Lisa Richardson's Elder Throw Knit Along are worked in four shades of Rowan Felted Tweed.
Lisa demonstrates the fourth row of the repeat which is responsible for creating the lace texture.
The fourth pattern release of Lisa Richardson's Elder Throw is for Mitred Squares, knitted in the round from the centre.
Cabled diamonds are featured in Lisa Richardson's third pattern release for the Elder Throw Knit Along.
The second pattern release of Lisa Richardson's beautiful heirloom blanket is a for a ribbed lace panel.
Put together the foundation panels of your Elder Throw!
Knit Along for Lisa Richardson's stunning heirloom blanket!
Knit this ribbed hat designed by Quail Studio.
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If you are involved with a publicly held company, it's different from succession planning for a privately held and/or family owned business. For our purposes today, let's stick with the privately held because most businesses fall into that category.
Depending upon your advisor's field of expertise, the definition of succession planning takes on a variety of meanings. For some, succession planning is all about wills, buy/sell agreements, trusts, and estate planning. For others, it's about business performance. For another set of advisors, it's all about family harmony.
Each set of advisors believes her/his definition to be the "true" definition of succession planning; and, consequently, the only real reason for engaging in the process in the first place. In fact, many business owners only deal with one piece; and they believe they actually have a succession plan.
The real truth, however, is that succession planning is a process that involves all three: personal interests, business interests, and family interests. Failing to address all three broad areas of interest simultaneously is tantamount to choosing the Bermuda Triangle for an extended vacation.
In its entirety, succession planning is a process that transfers business ownership, accumulated capital, and family legacy to and through the next generation of owners and/or family members. The emphasis is on sustainability over generations. That takes a level of balance, focus, and discipline that rarely occurs unless someone is planning and building toward just such an outcome.
Some of you probably agree in principle while disagreeing that you need to bring in an outside advisor to guide the process. After all, you've already demonstrated and created an enviable record of success. Why do you need someone else to guide the process for you?
The reason you need someone else is because you can't quit knowing what you know, or what you think you know. Your field of expertise probably lies in what you do – either for a vocation or as an avocation; and I doubt that either of those two areas involves succession planning. Much of your personal knowledge about business success is not going to transfer to planning your own succession.
If you are a Renaissance man/woman, and you have a broad band of knowledge related to your personal interests in terms of motivation and perspective, personal estate planning strategies and tactics, business structuring, strategic planning, business performance, management synergy and teamwork, leadership continuity, successor development, family dynamics, and family governance then you might be able to help yourself. However, it's as risky to put your own plan together as it is to represent yourself in a legal proceeding.


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Why pay hundreds of dollars when you can just grab a can of paint?
Thrifty women in the UK have taken to painting the soles of their shoes red in order to get the look of Christian Louboutin's iconic pumps, which normally run from $700 to $2,000, without shelling out the big bucks.
Sales of bright red paint shades have skyrocketed across the pond, jumping 40 percent in the last year, according to The Telegraph.
"Many people tend to look at magazines to get the right paint color for walls and furniture, but we've noticed significant numbers of girls color-matching tester pots to pictures of designer shoes in fashion magazines," Peter Rooney, manager of a London paint store told the newspaper.
Many paint sellers are both surprised and happy about the trend.
"Clearly paint is meant for decorating walls rather than shoes, so we are amazed at this new trend that has hit our stores," Richard Johnson, a senior paint buyer for the UK chain Homebase, said.
Claire Stevenson of South London said she decided to pick up a paintbrush recently because she "felt the pressure to be fashionable" at her cousin's wedding, but just didn't have the cash.
"I received so many compliments at the wedding about my gorgeous shoes but I didn't have the heart to confess they were DIY (do-it-yourself) fakes," the 24-year-old said. "It was such a success I plan on doing the same for another pair of heels."
The French designer came up with the colorful trademark for his brand in 1992 when he painted an assistant's red nail polish on the sole of a shoe that he believed "lacked energy."
British women aren't the only ones jumping on the makeover trend.
A Manhattan cobbler has long been using red rubber to resole patrons' Louboutins, according to the website Madison Avenue Spy.
The resoling at Andrade Shoe Repair on the Upper East Side costs from $22 to $32.
Louboutin has spent a great deal of energy fighting imitators of the red sole, including fellow French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent.
A U.S. district judge refused to stop YSL from selling women's shoes with red soles last August.
Source: www.nydailynews.com


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Saravana Bhavan is one of the favorite restaurants of Indians especially Indians living abroad. Let's look at 10 facts about this restaurant.
1. Saravana Bhavan is the largest South Indian vegetarian restaurant in the world.
2. The owner P.Rajagopal started his career by setting up a small grocery store in 1968 in K.K Nagar.
3. He then brought the failing Kamatchi Bhavan which would later become the now famous Saravana Bhavan.
4. Saravana Bhavan started in the year 1981.
5. The restaurant chain had 80 franchise outlets from London to Thailand making it the most sought restaurant in the world.
6. The Saravana Bhavan Idly, Dosa, Vada and coffee became a must have for Indians across the globe. Their Sambar Idly is still a favorite.
7. The first franchise abroad was started in the year 2000 in Dubai.
8. Saravana Bhavan franchise runs on the McDonald's Model of functioning.
9. Rajagopal was popularly and affectionately called Annachi.
10. It was expanded Worldwide with the ambition of giving Indians living abroad " The taste of Home".
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Tea tree oils are essentially multipurpose and beneficial in various ways. From hair care to skin care, these oils are now included in every spa and home remedy around the world. But do you know these hidden benefits of tea tree oils? Read on to find out what more you can do with this natural oil!
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Clears Stubborn Acne
There is always a solution to this unexpected bother. An effective home remedy is tea tree oil to cure acne and spots. Like any drugstore acne removal creams, 5% of tea tree oil is enough to bring relief. Add a few drops of tea tree oil in 20-40 drops of witch hazel and apply it on your face with a cotton swab 1-2 times a day. Don't overuse this mixture as it can dry out your skin very fast causing your body to generate more oils to make up for it. This will lead to more acne thus defeating the purpose. Stick to the shade after you apply tea tree oils on your face or the sun's UV rays might burn your skin slightly.
Natural Makeup Remover
Rather than spending money on expensive makeup removers and chemically created cleaners, why don't you make your own? Cheap and natural, use tea tree oil to clear out your day's makeup in a jiffy. For normal and dry skins, mix ¼ cup of canola oil with 10 drops of tea tree oil. Mix it well and store it in a cold dark place inside an airtight container. For use, soak a cotton ball and wipe off your makeup gently. Wash your face with warm water. Alternatively, you can use tea tree oil makeup wipes that are available in the markets.
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Cures Dry Cuticles
This natural oil is well known for its rejuvenating properties and can be used to soften your dry cuticles and ragged nails. It is a fungus-fighting oil and when mixed with other oils and herbs can provide nourishment and healing. You will need,
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
Pour the jojoba and avocado oil, into a dark glass bottle to keep preserve the oil. Add lavender and tea tree oil to this bottle and shake well. Every time you use the oil shake the bottle and dab some on your nails and cuticles daily. This will soften them and keep them moisturized preventing breakage.
Sores Soother
Tea tree oils also contain healing properties that can cure sores. Using a cotton ball or earbud, dab a drop of tea tree oil on your sore. This will act as an antiseptic for your wound and heal it in no time. Avoid areas around your eyes. You can directly apply tea tree oil on sores around your mouth only. Be careful since it is toxic to avoid eating or ingesting it.
Bad Feet Odor
Want to get rid of stinky feet? A combination of herbs and spices right from your kitchen will help cure those smelly feet in a week. Using aromatic oils and refreshing foot creams is also recommended. Here's a home remedy to leave bad feet odor behind,
- 1 tablespoon of dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried powdered ginger
- 4 cups water, plus extra as needed
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Epsom salts
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- Small ice cubes or crushed ice
Boil rosemary, sage and ginger in a saucepan with water. Cover and let it cool for 10 minutes before straining it. Add baking soda, Epsom salts and the tea tree oil to this. Mix well and pour it in a foot tub or bucket as needed. You can add more salt and water depending on your feet and size of the basin. Soak your feet for 15 minutes and then pat dry. End this with a sweet smelling foot powder massage.


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Senior Bellie
Fichtner and members of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware examine fishing
nets at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian's Cultural
Resource Centre.
We are proud of the
number of senior theses that are produced each year. May 15th of
junior year, students submit a proposal to the Undergraduate Research Office.
They are guided by a first and second reader. A third reader is assigned by the
Research Office. By April of senior year a draft thesis must be distributed to
the committee and an oral defense is arranged.
Here are links to
recent theses housed in the Institutional Repository of the Library:
Amanda Kasman (2018): Conservation of Landing of Slaves at Jamestown, Virginia, 1619
Diorama: The Legacy of An African American Emancipation Exposition
Readers of this
analysis likely associate dioramas with middle school book reports and
taxidermy-filled natural history museums; therefore, the diorama medium may seem
to be an odd choice with which to uplift the perception of Africans Americans.
However, the subject of this study, The Landing of Slaves at Jamestown,
Virginia, 1619, one of a series of twenty dioramas made for the American Negro
Exposition of 1940 in Chicago, followed in a long tradition of esteemed diorama
production and contributed to two parallel trends that swept the western
hemisphere: World Fair Mania and Diorama Fever. This surviving diorama also
serves as a testament to a pivotal moment in the history of African American
civil rights, when the race leaders Booker T.
Washington and W.E.B. DuBois were vying for influence, before the emergence of
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X. The purpose of my thesis research is
two-fold: to preserve the psychological and the physical legacy of the American
Negro Exposition dioramas. I endeavor to accomplish this task by investigating
the sociopolitical climate leading up the to the creation of the dioramas,
providing evidence of the positive outcomes generated by
the dioramas immediately following the Exposition, and explaining the diversity
initiative presently surrounding the diorama series that aims to carry forward
the aspirations of Washington and DuBois to benefit future generations of
African Americans. Lastly, I will present my own contribution to the legacy of
the American Negro Exposition dioramas: the conservation of diorama Number 11.
The Landing of Slaves at Jamestown, Virginia, 1619. This thesis is comprised of
eight chapters that attempt to integrate into a singular narrative the
historical research, chemical analysis, and art conservation treatment that I
performed surrounding the Landing of Slaves at Jamestown, Virginia, 1619
diorama. The first chapter expounds the competing ideologies of Booker T.
Washington and W.E.B. DuBois that dually defined and muddled early attempts by
African Americans to obtain equal rights. The second chapter focuses on the
organization of the American Negro Exposition and its immediate outcomes, with
particular attention paid to the twenty-diorama series. Chapter 3 highlights
the decisive moment when twenty of the American Negro Exposition dioramas were
gifted to Tuskegee Institute and restored rather than being discarded. Chapter
4 describes the condition of the Landing of Slaves at Jamestown, Virginia, 1619
diorama before treatment. Chapter 5 examines the aesthetic choices and possible
symbolism underlying the depiction of the historical subject. Chapter 6 reports
the results of chemical analysis performed on the diorama's construction
materials and paints. Chapter 7 describes the art conservation techniques that
I performed to return the diorama to a presentable state in preparation for its
exhibition at the Tuskegee Legacy Museum in the Fall of 2018, and Chapter 8 presents
closing remarks. The aforementioned topics evidence the psychological and
physical legacy of the American Negro Exposition dioramas in the past, present,
and future. This thesis can be considered in two halves; the first, consisting
of Chapters 1–3, focuses on the psychological legacy of the dioramas in the
past, while the second half, consisting of Chapters 4–7, documents the physical
legacy in the present and moving forward.
Claire Martin (2018): The ABC's of Carton Moore-Park
This thesis
attempts to compile what is known about the life and works of the Scottish
artist Carton Moore-Park (1876-1956), an artist lost to time with a large and
relatively unknown body of work including illustrations for children's books,
portrait paintings, and prints. This is an exploration of the development of
Moore-Park's career beginning with his start as a freelance newspaper
illustrator and following up until the end of his career in the late 1930s. His
personal life and relations are also included. His first book An Alphabet of
Animals, published in 1899, is represented in the Mark Samuels Lasner
collection in the University of Delaware Library along with original prints and
sketches for the book. These materials were conserved and acted as a starting
point for research into Moore-Park's career. Moore-Park's style of illustration
and painting are also compared to other artists and schools of this period,
especially for those who specialized in animal portraiture.
Taylor Pearlstein (2018): The Preservation of Memory:
Archiving and Assessing The Mission To Protect Cultural Heritage In The Middle
In 2008, the Iraqi
Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage (IICAH) was
established in Erbil, Iraq as part of the US State Department's Iraq Cultural
Heritage Program (ICHP). The institute would bring together the US State
Department, the Iraq State Board of Antiquities and Heritage, the Kurdistan
Regional Government, and various international institutions and experts. The
goal was to provide Iraqi professionals with long-term theoretical and
practical training in conservation and historic preservation. Years of war and
sanctions had left the Iraq cultural heritage sector unable to actively engage
with the international preservation community and with limited access to
resources. Over the past ten years, the IICAH has become a unique model for
providing conservation training in post-conflict areas. This paper discusses
the history of the institute and the political climate leading up to its
creation. Oral history interviews were conducted with individuals involved with
the IICAH in varying capacities including advisors, instructors, and students.
Their responses are discussed to better understand the work of the IICAH
including their initial priorities, obstacles they faced, successes, the
students and organizations they worked with, daily life at the institute, their
thoughts on the future of the institute, and advice. Major themes from these
interviews are analyzed in greater detail in the discussion of this paper
including operating the institute, funding, connecting with local stakeholders,
student growth, coursework, and sustainability. An archive was also created for
the interview files and additional archival documents. The Iraqi Institute for
the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage Archive can be found with the
University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center archives. This research
sought to begin to understand the key features of the IICAH that have allowed
it to continue over these past ten years and to create the archive as a
resource to future cultural heritage professionals who may look to the IICAH as
a model for long-term, international conservation education.
David Brickhouse (2016): Tin Imitating Textile: A
Study of the Applied Brocade Technique Using Technical Reconstructions
The purpose of this
research is to investigate the historical materials and techniques used in the
production of the applied tin relief decorations found on three panel paintings
in the collection of the Walters Art Museum. The paintings were created in
Venice in 1460-1470 by the Master of the Stories of Helen and depict three
scenes in the life of Helen of Troy. Applied brocade (or presbrokat in German)
is a decorative relief technique used for imitating brocade textiles on
Renaissance paintings and polychrome sculptures. Through visual examination,
technical analysis, and historic materials research, it is possible to
reconstruct the recipes and methods used to produce the applied brocades found
on the Helen of Troy paintings. My goal for this research is to reconstruct a
section of the presbrokat found on the Helen of Troy paintings, in order to
better understand the materials and methods used in their production.
Reconstructions were created using possible, historical recipes. These were
then compared with the original applied brocades using visual and technical
analysis. The final reconstruction will be created using the recipe that most
closely conforms to the physical qualities and analysis of the original
paintings. I found that the applied brocades were adhered to a gesso painting
ground and that the tin reliefs were cast with an oil-based fill material. The
applied brocade reliefs were not gilded with precious metal leaves but were
likely highlighted with egg tempera paint. An interlayer of glair may have been
necessary to allow for an even application and to prevent the tempera from
beading up on the tin foil surface. Chalkglue ground on panel molds were used
for casting these reconstructions but other mold materials may also have been
used to make the Helen of Troy applied brocades. Research will continue after
the completion of this thesis in order to investigate other mold materials,
determine the original thickness of the tin foil used, and discover other
paints and varnishes that could have been used for highlighting the Helen of
Troy applied brocades.
Juliana Ly (2015): The Development of a Mold and
Cast Technique for Infilling on Varnished Chinese Export Laquerware
China always
captures newspaper headlines during discussions of economic growth and
competition with the United States; however, much is forgotten about trade
between China and the United States, which began as early as the 18th century.
The results of luxury export trade can still be seen through current patterns
of consumption, the growth of the United States economy, and revived interest
in Chinese designs still evident in European and American homes. During
research conducted during the summer of 2014, the conservation treatment of a
Chinese export lacquerware shawl box, 1964.0084D, from the Winterthur Museum
and Country Estate collection, was performed. The shawl box was studied as a
lens to understand the monumental impact Chinese export had on developing
trading ports across America, specifically focusing on Salem, Massachusetts.
Chemical analyses by means of pyrolysis gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (py-GC/MS),
ultra-violet (UV) auto-fluorescence, and chemical staining were conducted, in
order to accurately assess the current condition of the object and develop an
appropriate conservation treatment plan. However, during treatment, water was
used to work with the infilling material as well as, to treat and conserve the
object. This thesis aims at developing a mold and cast system in order to
completely eliminate the use of water during the conservation of varnished
Chinese export lacquerware as well as, reduce the amount of time an object is
handled during treatment. For the purposes of this study, a varnished Chinese
export lacquerware screen, 2004.0030.002, in the Winterthur Museum and Country
Estate collection was used to carry out testing.
Kelsey Wingel (2014): Studies in American Tonalist
Painting: The Materials and Techniques of Robert Crannell Minor's Souvenir of
This paper examines
the art-historical significance, materials, and painting techniques of American
landscape artist Robert Crannell Minor (1839-1904), focusing on his oil on
millboard painting entitled Souvenir of Italy, a donation to the
Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC). Visual
analysis of his paintings focuses on his aesthetic goals within the context of
the French Barbizon School as well as within the American landscape tradition
during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This paper explores the
development of Minor's style and iconography throughout his artistic career and
the stylistic influences of Souvenir of Italy are examined within the context
of the Barbizon and Tonalist Schools. Minor's materials and painting technique
are compared to those of Corot and Díaz, whose paintings influenced Minor's
works. Minor's materials in Souvenir of Italy have been analyzed through the
techniques of X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Infrared reflectography (IRR),
X-radiography, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gas
chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive
Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and cross-sectional analysis. Minor's materials and
painting technique contribute to the present condition and possible future
degradation of his paintings. This study has informed the treatment of Souvenir
of Italy and helped in an understanding of how the appearance of the painting
has altered.
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Entrepreneurship Development Program With Invoice Aulet
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship supplies unparalleled platforms at the regional and international stage to spotlight and advance leading models of sustainable social innovation. They pursue poverty alleviation objectives with entrepreneurial zeal, enterprise methods and the braveness to innovate and overcome conventional practices. 34 Socially accountable enterprises give attention to creating sustainable growth by their initiatives that focus mostly on creating societal positive factors for the group.
These parts are sometimes essential to social entrepreneurship. The social entrepreneur's chief emphasis is the communal and/or ecological well being and effectively being. We must always build our understanding of social entrepreneurship on this strong custom of entrepreneurship theory and analysis.
Thus far, there was no firm consensus on the definition of social entrepreneurship, as so many various fields, disciplines and group varieties are related to social entrepreneurship, ranging from for-revenue businesses to hybrid models combining charitable work with business actions, to non-revenue charities, voluntary sector organizations and non-governmental organizations.
23 Unlike most business entrepreneurs, who deal with current market deficiencies, social entrepreneurs sort out hypothetical, unseen or often much less-researched issues, comparable to overpopulation, unsustainable power sources, food shortages.
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Scotland Aquaculture | Industry Review and Outlook
Sam Macdonald | May 22, 2018
An in-depth look at Scotland's aquaculture industry. With the growing number of revenue and jobs within the field, Scotland is quickly placing itself among the leaders in providing a clean and sustainable food source for the future.
History of Scotland Aquaculture
Scotland - a land historically known for its beautiful castles, the game of golf, and incredible scotch; may soon be known from another export; aquaculture.
Scottish aquaculture itself has quietly existed for generations along the North West coastlines of the Highlands and Islands - however, with a sector that is approaching 2 billion in revenue, the impact on the social and economic well being of Scottish fish farms and surrounding communities have the aquaculture industry taking note.
The Influence of Aquaculture in Scotland
To see the importance of Scotland aquaculture, you don't have to look far. The Scotland aquaculture industry employs more than 12,000 people within finfish and shellfish farms in the country; impressively lending itself to sustaining the economic and social fabric in rural and remote areas. Atlantic Salmon being the leading product accounting for 90% of the economic impact while generating £540 million in gross value added.
Global Need for Sustainable Food
The relevance of Scotland fish farms far outreaches the local economy - by 2030, the world's population is projected to grow to 8.5 billion. With growing per capita consumption of protein and wild-catch volumes stagnating, Scotland aquaculture has crucial importance to the world's food security.Aligning with the vision of the European aquaculture industry, the entire continent aims to provide 4.5 million tonnes of sustainable food products annually. With only a handful of places with the right climatic and hydro-graphic conditions to farm salmon, the Scotland environment is a key player. The pristine waters that encircle the Scottish coast make an ideal home for finfish, shellfish, and aquaponic farms.
Leading the WayWith the cooperative initiatives and strategic direction of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) and the Aquaculture Industry Leadership Group, the Scotland aquaculture industry has access to investments towards innovative and essential products to aid in maintaining their stock and submerged infrastructure.
Innovative Aquaculture Technology at Aquaculture UK
As a technologically innovative company that is already partnering with leading fish farms in Norway, Chile, and around the world, Deep Trekker is thrilled at the opportunity to meet with industry leaders this week at Aquaculture UK in Aviemore, Scotland. Deep Trekker's remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) were designed to provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way for fish farms to monitor and inspect subsurface infrastructure to ensure safety and compliance. Speaking with the experts in Scotland, the Deep Trekker team is hoping to understand better, the differing needs of the regional coastal farms of the Highlands and Islands and work in tandem with the historically rich practices of Scottish fish farmers, while offering expertise in reaching environmental and sustainable compliance.
With key challenges addressed, the Scottish aquaculture industry can flourish, offering long-term prospects to young people all over Scotland and keeping communities sustainable. It can compete globally in the blue economy and farm the seas profitably and sustainability.
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My review of bridal shops in Edmonton
I'm getting married next summer and I'm super stoked. We started planning the wedding a few months ago and things are going great. The major things we wanted to knock off our to-do list first were: the ceremony and reception venues, foods, and my wedding dress. Shopping for a wedding dress in Edmonton really made me realize how the quality of 'customer service' in general has gone down the drain over the years. I'm rating the stores where I shopped for my wedding dress in Edmonton based on two things: customer service and their process.
When it comes to shopping, I often know exactly what I want and I'm very decisive about making a final decision. Because I value my time very much and I don't like to waste other people's time either, I researched and made a list of 11 bridal shops in Edmonton that I wanted to check out. I also made a list of criteria for my wedding dress to help the shopping process move along smoothly so I'm not wasting anyone's time and vice-versa. Here's a list of the stores I went to and my criteria.
|ABC Bridal
|Bridal Debut
|Career Girl Bridal
|Crystal's Bridal
|David's Bridal
|Delica Bridal
|Gemini Bridal
|Novella Bridal Shop
|Pure Bridal
|The Bridal Boutique
|The Bridal & Tuxedo House
The most important criteria to me was 'sexy back'. I wanted a sexy back wedding dress not just any type of 'open back' wedding dress. And I made sure to let the staff at each store know that. Here are my ratings based on each store's customer service and process for soon-to-be brides looking for their dress, 'the one'.
ABC Bridal
Customer Service: 8
Process: 3
When I make an appointment for something and you book me in for a specific time slot, I expect that to mean something. It was like a zoo when I got to ABC Bridal. There were several soon-to-be brides everywhere and bridesmaids who were also looking for dresses. The staff that gave me pins to put on any dress I liked so they can bring that dress for me to try on. But the space was just one open area with a few dress racks. I was almost bumping into people trying to maneuver around them just so I could see if there was anything I wanted to pin. I tried on about 7 dresses at that store and I really liked 2 of them. But I had no intention of going back because they didn't listen to my needs and their process was scatterbrain. My expectation was that I'd have a face time with a staff to tell them my criteria, and they'd put anything that fits those criteria in a fitting room for me. Not me having to sift through wedding dresses at the same time as a bunch of other shoppers, trying not to trample anyone. ABC Bridal didn't take the time to even listen to me or find out about my criteria or needs.
Bridal Debut
I didn't get to go to this store because I had already found the wedding dress I wanted before my appointment with Bridal Debut.
Career Girl Bridal
Customer Service: 10
Process: 10
When I got there, I chatted about my criteria with the staff who was helping me. She took that information and pulled two dresses for me. She then pointed to the racks that were within my budget and asked me to look around to see if I liked anything else. I browsed through the racks quickly and chose one. I tried on the 3 dresses and liked 1 very much. Within 25 minutes, I was out of the store and I had information about next steps. That's how I like to shop. And the best part, Career Girl Bridal wasn't like a zoo of soon-to-be brides and bridesmaids hunting for dresses. It was just me and another customer.
Crystal's Bridal
Customer Service: 10
Process: 10
The young ladies that helped me when I went to Crystal's Bridal were so nice, I wanted to buy everything in the store. Their process was similar to Career Girl Bridal. I filled out a form about my criteria, style and budget then we reviewed the form together. They were honest with me that they didn't have sexy back wedding dresses. They showed me a few open back wedding dresses instead and asked me to look around to see if I liked anything else instead. I didn't find anything I liked, but I really appreciated their honestly and attentiveness. Also, I was about 30 minutes early for my appointment and they helped me right away. It was just me and one other customer who was in the middle of her fitting when I got there. I was in and out of the store within 15 minutes. That's the kind of efficiency I like.
David's Bridal
Customer Service: 9
No one acknowledged me for a while me I arrived for my appointment.
Process: 10
When I got there, the receptionist gave me a tablet and explained their process. Off with the tablet I went, checking boxes to select the dresses I wanted to try on. Once I was done, a staff took the tablet and went to pull the dresses I had chosen. She helped me out as I tried on the dresses. Sadly, I didn't like any of the dresses they had in store. When I had looked online prior to my appointment, I had at least 10 options I was really pumped about, but they didn't have those in David's Bridal stores in Canada, only in the States. That was a bummer, but it also meant I didn't have to waste my time in the store. So I was gone within 30 minutes.
Delica Bridal
I didn't get to go to this store because I had already found the wedding dress I wanted before my appointment with Delica Bridal.
Gemini Bridal
Customer Service: 2
Process: 2
I will NEVER go to this store again for anything. Gemini Bridal had the worst customer service of all the Edmonton bridal shops I went to. While at the store, I told the young lady about my criteria and I also gave her the details of the 3 dresses I liked on their website prior to my appointment. Still, they made we use their in-store computer (which was very slow), browse their catalogue, and write the details down again on a piece of paper the older lady gave me…and they expected me to have a pen. When I got a pen from her, I went through the dresses on their slow website and jotted down details of the ones I liked. She came back to look at my list and then told me that they didn't have 3 of the dresses I selected. Not waiting for my reply, she left to pull the 1 or 2 that they did have. I sat down by the fitting room watching High School girls try on prom dresses with their families. It took the older lady about 30 minutes to pull just 2 wedding dresses. Just when I was about to leave because I was tired of sitting around waiting, she came back with just one. I don't know why, but I tried it on anyway knowing clearly I wasn't too excited about the dress. Then I left. That's over 30 minutes of my life I'll never get back and I blame myself. Having looked at their website, I knew the store didn't have as many wedding dresses as most bridal stores in Edmonton, but I wanted to give it a chance any way. I wasn't expecting such horrible customer service. Though it wasn't as bad a this second time, their customer service was awefule two years ago when I got my bridesmaids dress for a friend's wedding from them. NEVER again, I can't waste my time a third time with that store.
Novella Bridal Shop
Customer Service: 9
It was just me and another bridal party when I showed up for my appointment. I was escorted into a private area where I had a chat about my criteria and budget with the staff that was helping me. She let me know right away they didn't have something that totally fit my criteria and budget. But the both of us looked through the racks that fit my budget trying to find something. She insinuated that I was picky, and I told her straight up that I absolutely am and that it was totally OK they couldn't meet my needs. I was out of the store in 15 minutes if not less.
Pure Bridal
Customer Service: 10
I was acknowledged as soon as I walked in. The pregnant lady that helped me was so sweet, personable and attentive that I just wanted to hug her to pieces.
Process: 10
I was escorted into a private section to chat with the lady about my needs. I told her about my criteria and budget. She made some recommendations when I told her it was a beach wedding and off she went to bring wedding dresses that met my criteria and budget. I tried on about 5 dresses and fell in love with 1, which ended up making my top three list of sexy back wedding dresses. The lady encouraged me to try on the dress again after I finished trying on the other ones she brought. I loved the dress even more the second time I put it on. When we finished, we talked about the next steps. I was out of the store within 30 minutes.
The Bridal Boutique
Customer Service: 10
Process: 10
The store is a little tight but I was still able to have a good conversation about my criteria and budget with the staff what was helping me. Having browsed their website prior to my appointment, I told her the dresses I wanted to try on and she brought the ones they had in store. I tried on about 3 dresses and loved 1 that ended up making my list of top three wedding gowns. Even though the store was tiny and busy when I went, I received the help I needed. I left the store within 20 minutes.
The Bridal & Tuxedo House
Customer Service: 6
I interacted with three staff members when I went to this place, and one of them is the reason I'm giving The Bridal & Tuxedo House a 7 instead of 10. She had a condescending, standoffish attitude and made me feel that my budget was unreasonable, as if she's the one who earns my money for me and can tell me how to spend it. Even worse, she interrupted me each time. Later on, she tried to improve her behaviour once she noticed I was giving my attention to another staff who was also helping me. I was so disappointed that I tweeted about it—and the store tweeted me back to give them a call. I didn't. #TooLate. I knew before I left the store that I wasn't going to shop there again.
Process: 9
Like most of the bridal stores I went to, I let the staff know about my criteria and they pulled a few dresses for me to try on. They didn't have in the store most of the styles I saw on their website and wanted to try on. Once she decided to get over herself, the 'staff with bad attitude' brought me a dress that I really liked but it was over my budget.
Even after visiting several bridal stores, I couldn't get the one dress I liked at Career Girl Bridal out of my mind. So I ended up buying it on my next visit when I only intended to show it to a friend.


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Web App Info
Having Trouble Accessing Youtube or other Teacher Allowed Sites?Sign in to the Web Filter: http://lsaccess.me/login
(Username Ex: 4050flast00)What UN & PW should my students use for each Web App?Student Account Naming Conventions
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Clever Info
Login Procedures for Windows Computers and Chromebooks - Use Clever to access Amplify, FastBridge, Math Affirm, Spelling City, TTM, and Zearn
Technology FAQ
How do I connect my personal device to WiFi? (BYOD)
Staff and Students will now connect their personal devices to NWWIFI
Employee Self Service Password Reset - Email/School Account
Set up forgotten password questions
Who do I talk to about new software or hardware requests?
Please speak to your building Principal or department supervisor for any new software or hardware requests. They will discuss requests with the Administrative Technology Liaisons to determine if funds are available.
Windows 10 Help
WIndows 10 guides and information.
WNYRIC Technology Service Desk
Four ways to submit a ticket:
1. Email: email@example.com
2. Call the Service Desk:
Phone: 716-821-7171 option 2
On Campus Ext: 3650 option 27:00 AM - 4:30 PM4:30 PM - 11:00 PM (emergencies only)3. Live Chat with the Service Desk
4. Login to ServiceNow: WNYRIC ServiceNow
Use your school account, starting with 4050. (Username Example: 4050jdoe01)
The password is the same one that you use to login to your email or a district computer.Employee Self Service Password Reset - Email/School Account
Prior to forgetting your email/school account password, you must login to the Self Service Center and set up forgotten password qustions.
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Koenigsegg One:1 specs
|Car type
|Curb weight
|1340 kg (2954 lbs)
|4.29 m (169 in) long, 2.00 m (79 in) wide, 1.12 m (44 in) high
|2.66 m (105 in)
|Origin country
|Submitted by
Lap times
|Goodwood Hill climb
|Spa Francorchamps
|0 - 100 kph
|3.3 s
|0 - 200 kph
|6.6 s
|0 - 300 kph
|11.9 s
|Est. 100 - 200 kph
|3.3 s
|Est. 200 - 300 kph
|5.3 s
|Est. 0 - 60 mph
|3.2 s
|0 - 200 mph
|14.3 s
|Est. 1/8 mile
|6.9 s @ 128.6 mph
|Est. 1/4 mile
|10.0 s @ 170.3 mph
|Top speed
|437 kph (272 mph)
|Est. max acceleration
|1.10 g (11 m/s²)
Powertrain specs
|Engine type
|Koenigsegg 5.0 L V8 Twin Turbo
|5.0 l (307 ci / 5032 cc)
|1359 ps (1340 bhp / 999 kw)
|1371 Nm (1011 lb-ft) @ 6000 rpm
|Power / liter
|270 ps (266 hp)
|Power / weight
|1014 ps (1000 bhp) / t
|Torque / weight
|1023 Nm (755 lb-ft) / t
|7 speed dual clutch automatic
|middle engine, rear wheel drive
One:1 competition
blake ramsey 7m ago
dr. cosimo 7m ago
does monkey greta know anything about this locally made supercar ? or is she only worried about president trump's speeches ?
fakekillerfour 1y ago
Could you add the torque: 1011lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
benedekpuskas 1y ago
that acceleration graph is crazy! :-D
Blueonblue racing 2y ago
272mph top speed but still only goes 9.8 in the quarter . Must take a long time to reach its top speed
Dralion003 2y ago
there are to many facts and numbers that are wrong (B.S) on this web site (fastestlaps). Do your research before you post inaccurate numbers! Also don't use any idiots test numbers, for they can widely vary. Like this car one:1 for example, is not the fastest car mass pro. road legal car. It is Koen. Agera RS, Google it. 277 mph average both directions. And Guinness world record, and official certified!!!!!!!! Much more of your info is terrible and misleading, which can cause arguments and harm.!
Heckman69 2y ago
Still not as fast as the demon
Fastedee 3y ago
Record at Spa but no big name Tracks?
SOA 4y ago
As I known,One:1 is 1360kg and 1360hp
not 1340
You should add chassis #110 is 1420hp
Fred 4y ago
If you haven't already, check out the documentary called "Apex" on netflix. It explains alot about the brand and recent setbacks with track tests and what not.
BR2+ 4y ago
Im kinda getting annoyed with them too, What is the point in making a car like this, With the aerodynamic property's of a LM car, Then not having a single test of it? Hell atleast most Ferraris are actually tested, Where Koenigseggs...Arent, The last time one was, Was when the CCR did the Nardo ring, And even that wasnt a real test, Making a Koenigsegg is like making a delicious mela....Then not eating it..
saxy re 4y ago
depends on how long runway they got. It got the max record at 240mph, also on a runway. take a timer and see how long it takes for him to hit 225mph ;)
saxy 5y ago
Anyone watch the high speed run by Topgear America on this car? tanner Foust achieved 225mph on the koenigsegg runway. Tbh, it did not look particularly that fast... At least not 0-400kph in 20s quick.
Nail it 5y ago
Roll cage reinforcement is very important to achieve the mega number of this car.
AutoNews Australia 5y ago
swedish eggs for breakfast
fakekillerfour 5y ago
please remove "agera" from the name of the car.
BR2+ 6y ago
Considering the One: 1 had 140Bhp more, A dct, And 4 times the price, In terms of performance, A Venom is WAY more impressive, But gimme this Kony any day.
But give them the top dragsters, best conditions, 20 miles of room, And i bet the Venom would pull the One: 1 hard, After 230Mph though is anyones guess.
LamboLp640 6y ago
Someone should edit this page!
Remove "Agera" from the name of the car and put 0-300 time of 11,92 sec. Its confirmed...Look it up
saxy 6y ago
from the video it says the car hit 100kph in 3.3s and 200 in just under 6.64. So up to this point, since it was slower in the first 4 seconds than the P1,Laf, 918, it's safe to say at 7 second mark, all 3 should be about the same in distance.
at 9.5s the 1:one is at 257kph/160mph. take this point and the Laferrari's downhill 9.7 @ 148.5.
I'd guess 9.5-9.6.
These numbers aren't accurate because when carlos says 9.7 for the ferrari, it could be 9.79, and car geeks aren't good at math. that's a 9.8 in my books but drag racers like to exaggerate. a 10.9 car would be called a "10 second car" so yeah, hard to say.


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Episode 522: What's the Strategy Behind the Drone Strike that Killed Iranian General?
Friday, January 10, 2020
Heather Digby Parton will be here to run down all the biggest news of the week.
And we'll listen to my interview with Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council about the recent drone strike in Iraq that killed Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi military commander, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.


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Technical Data
- Trade Name: MORSE
- Pepper Type: Red Blocky Pepper variation.
- Category: Peppers
- HR Resistances: Tm0-2 (L3)
- IR Resistances: TSWV / PVY:0
- Seeds on Sale: Spain
MORSE Pepper Characteristics
- Pepper: Bell pepper harvested at red maturity.
- Open plant for less labor at harvest. Balanced plant with high marketable yields early and throughout the season. Excelent quality fruits, 4 lobes, very attractive deep red color, size 9x9cn, good uniformity and great conservation in the plant.
- Very low percentage of fruits with silver.
- High tolerance against fruit micro-cracking.


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IPA commercial certificate
The Commercial Certificate has been designed to give future industry leaders an education in agency finance, to help with those important client conversations and to build the understanding that you need to create great work that delivers a great profit.
The qualification compromises of 8 hours of online learning, culminating in a 30 minute online exam.
The qualification is primarily suitable for Senior Account Manager and Account Director level (or equivalent), but is essential for anyone who want to raise their commercial knowledge and get a better understanding of the commercial factors influencing agencies and clients.
The qualification is made up of seven sections:
1. Terminology - the language of finance
2. KPIs - the key numbers for agencies
3. Fees - how agencies are paid
4. Finance and Production
5. Contract elements
6. Finance and Media Agencies
7. Client P&L
Finance is an essential part of the business, and extremely important to clients. The Commercial certificates arms future leaders with the tools to understanding their agency finances.
The exam is open throughout the year and is taken after the learning has been completed. Please note that delegates must pass a mid-module quiz in order to unlock the exam.
For EACA members within Europe: learning and exam for 225 GBP (+VAT as appropriate).
For EACA members outside Europe and for non-members: learning and exam for 250 GBP (+VAT as appropriate).


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Turtles can be tricky!
…they have one organ that makes life for us reptile vets very difficult, the shell. The shell makes tests such as x-rays or ultrasound difficult to perform and interpret. In many cases, to access the internal organs, a procedure called a plastrotomy is required. This results in a window cut into the bottom part of the shell, which can take months or even years to fully heal. In this case, a video camera was used instead. This allowed us to enter through a small hole near the back leg, view all the internal organs and take our samples. Only two stitches were needed to close the hole, and healing took weeks instead of months. In this case, a diagnosis of fatty liver was made by histopathology.


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Nicky Hilton got married! After her very questionable and revealing choice of outfit just days ago, I wondered just what a Hilton wedding dress would look like. But Nicky, 31, wore a stunning and modest Valentino wedding gown that reminded me very much of the dress Kate Middleton wore when she married Prince William.
Pretty like a princess!
More from The Stir: Nicky Hilton Has Nutso 'Wardrobe Malfunction' She Should've Seen Coming (PHOTO)
Nicky married James Rothschild, a banker, in a long-sleeve Haute Couture dress made by Valentino. It reportedly cost around $77,000 and had beautiful crystals all over it. I can't help but think that there is no way Paris Hilton would wear anything like this to her own wedding. But one never knows. Still, this is Nicky's wedding -- the more (shall we say) demure Hilton -- and it's very clear she took a page from the royal wedding book. Dress like royalty! And she did.
More from The Stir: Nicky Hilton's Engagement Ring is Huge, But Classy (PHOTO)
Nicky's cathedral lace veil was vintage and she had a little snafu with it -- it was caught under the Bentley tire! But every wedding has to have its little issue and if this was it, then it's not that big of a deal. For a Hilton, that is. If that was my vintage veil that cost a gazillion bucks, I'd freak out a little. But a gazillion bucks is not something I have, so ....
I also adore Nicky's sweet Mrs. Rothschild shoes. I hope Mr. Rothschild had his own pair that said Mr. Hilton.
What do you think of Nicky's wedding dress?
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Hvid in English. Hvid Meaning and Danish to English Translation
Categories: Colors
What does hvid mean in English? If you want to learn hvid in English, you will find the translation here, along with other translations from Danish to English. We hope this will help you in learning languages.
Here is hvid meaning in English:
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At the WMC Satellite, EPO/Coumadin Clinic, Amy sees patients every 15 minutes. Amy is always willing to help out co-workers or patients.
On this day, the temperature outside was cold and windy (temps in the 20's). A 94 year old gentleman came in to the Coumadin Clinic and expressed concern to Amy over his flat tire. He was teary eyed while telling Amy that he just simply did not have the strength to change the tire. Amy quickly volunteered to change the tire for this patient. After Amy finished with this gentleman, she completed her next patient and then went out into the cold to help.
It took some time to loosen the tire, but Amy was able to help her patient by placing the spare tire on his car and directing him to the tire repair shop.
With tears in his eyes, he said to Amy "You will never understand how much you have helped me."


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Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate – 18/1/18
His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received Her Excellency Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban, Political and Media Adviser to the Syrian Presidency, at the Patriarchate in Bab Touma – Damascus.
Her Excellency was accompanied by Mr. Moussa Al-Khoury, Executive Director of "Wathiqat Watan" association, and Mr. Saher Al-Hasheem, General Director of the International Civilization Center.
During the meeting, Her Excellency introduced to His Holiness the "Wathiqat Watan" Organization and its work in the preservation and documentation the Syrian culture. The organization's field of work include three major projects, one of which is the documentation of the Syriac culture and language.
The meeting was attended by their Eminences Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Patriarchal Vicar of the Patriarchal Archdiocese in Damascus, and Mor Maurice Amsih, Archbishop of Jazeera and Euphrates, as well as Very Rev. Raban Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Secretary and Media Office Director, and Deacon Imad Syryany.


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CTM Rover 559
The Rover 559 from CTM encompasses many features that will appeal to the driver wanting Comfort, Stylish looks, and a bit more speed than the average scooter .
With a 700 watt motor, this scooter has a top speed of 12 km/h, which coupled with larger batteries, will get you to your far away destination faster than most .
Safety features include, our High Visibility package, including Jacket, Flag along with our brightly coloured Sherpa Backpack , with space for up to four loaded grocery bags, double walking stick/ crutch holders and a holder for your water bottle .
Comparable in size to - CTM 558 Rover
- Pride Celebrity X
- Invacare Horizon
Colours - Red, Blue , Silver
Sherpa Backpack - Blue, Red, Yellow, Orange or Black .
Travel Range - Up to 50kms.
Speed - Up to 12 km/h
Length - 120cm ( 47.2 inches )
Width - 62.8cm ( 24.7 inches )
Batteries - 2 x 12 volt 50amp/hr
User Weight - up to 136kg.
Wheels - Alloy Rims , 11 inch Pneumatic tyres.
Suspension - Front and rear , adjustable .
Seat - Captains Luxury Chair with Headrest, Recline and Swivel functions.
Lighting - LCD Headlights, Tailights, Indicators and Hazard lights .


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Does MLB Now Take A Back Seat With the Kickoff of the NFL
If the world were made for hardcore sports fans, our year would move seamlessly from one season to the next. We'd never have to pledge allegiance to one viewing option, with the next great run always on the horizon. To quote the eternal Austin Powers, "it's just not in the cards now is it?" Unfortunately, our pro sports schedules overlap, and that means something has to get the nix. Fall is just around the corner, and in an NFL universe, baseball takes the backseat.
No self-respecting fan wants to admit it, but the annual calm before the playoff storm is about to be in full effect. Science says that the NFL has the most watched events, and baseball just doesn't have enough to offer before the World Series run. There are numerous hypotheses for this exodus, but I'll offer my best attempt at the most glaring.
Even with last year's playoff expansion, MLB's playoff pool is too small. With the exception a few close division races, we know who's going to be there in October by September 1st. As the herd thins, even committed baseball fans become unenthused. Your market's marginal baseball fan is about to get a guilt-free pass to head toward the hash marks.
NFL games mean more. Baseball's opening day may be a widely honored tradition, but the town's first NFL game brings more eyes. Opening night in the NFL accounts for 1/16 of the season compared to MLB's 1/162. Pretty staggering. There's a good chance that witnessing the first few games of the NFL season could mean having a complete idea of what each team could and could not become by season's end. Why not make that investment while the MLB bloats itself with less impactful results 4 nights a week?
The NFL doesn't discriminate. With the television fanfare that surrounds Sunday, Monday and Thursday night games alone, sports fans are welcomed to watch teams outside their own. Players you loved who played at your college are all over the NFL, and just about every game has an impact on your fantasy week. NFL division races are tighter than baseball's by design. How many baseball fans do you know that watch every MLB game that hits their TV? It's easier to stay involved in the NFL season, with your team or another.
Tired of choosing allegiances every few months? Tire no more. Awesome Sports Logos has apparel to keep your season alive regardless of if it's in play. More importantly, many of our Awesome T-Shirts are non-sport specific, so you can mold your own legend, and season. No matter what time of year, the Cocksville Blockers awesome t-shirts are always in season.
Thanks for reading and supporting Awesome Sports Logos!
Jake Springer
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