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Initial General Mindmap of appropriate iconic imagery.
Mindmapping the Initial Concept Design
Initial Concept Design
This concept is based around the idea of contrast and changing perception. Like the traditional buildings of this region (where the exterior is geometrically solid whilst the interior opens up into a courtyard garden,) our design is externally solid, cubic and neutral coloured with small glimpses of the modern vivid interior, which you enter almost like an abstract cave. There are a parallels drawn between superficially observing a culture and looking more deeply into it and seeing its intricacies and beauty, as well as the process of self-discovery through education. It is like cracking open a geode to discover the beauty of the crystals within.
This concept is based around the idea of change, perception and the layers of a culture. Based on Islamic screens and layering of complex geometric patterns, this design uses a series of semi-transparent screens that from some angles seem solid and unchanging, whilst from others appear transparent and open. The aim is to mimic the state of flux in attitude and lifestyles within Qater. From each angle you perceive a different viewpoint, like the many individuala that make up a culture.
The base is solid, neutral coloured and inscribed with narrow channels in an Islamic Geometric pattern through which water flows from a small bubble fountain. It represents the 15%, the Qatari people, Wealth, and Tradition. Suspended above this is a modern, light, vividly coloured transparent structure representing the other 85%, the Expats, their transient state, pouring their skills and expertise into Qatar and making it the Modern Vibrant place it is.
We sought to develop this idea further with the idea of viewing this funnel shape from both sides as representative of our wish to perceive different peoples viewpoints within the Qatari Culture.
This lead to the funnel curving back onto itself and enveloping itself in a tree-like form.
We had decided last week to base our cultural kiosk on the Qatar Foundation, the logo of which is the Sidra tree, so in some respects we have come full circle with this concept design.
A development of the 'Funnel 85/15' concept, but also bringing in elements of the 'Geode', the base is as described above, with the Sidra Tree structure growing out of the Islamic Pattern channels inscribed in the floor, almost as if they are its roots. The tree's 'foliage' is made of individual translucent components possible modelled on the shapes found in traditional maqarnas domes. These panels will cast geometric patterns of colour and light onto the neutral base, overlaying the islamic pattern with a changing modern design. It is envisaged that relevant imagery/text be printed on the inside of these leaves.
Kyle's sketches
Here is my own initial drawing of a structure type to a funnel incorporating initial pattern designs and possible materials.
Also further developing the funnel idea I took forward the notion of, the 10% – 90% theory. this theory representing the 10% of Qatar's population being Qatari while the 90% being expats. I played with this idea in a "perception" point of view reflecting back to what is Qatar and using some sort of visual statement, with the larger end of the spectrum viewing Doha and the smaller end being the individual.
'Inversion', by Dan Havel and Dean Ruck.
Here I started to play with the funnels from and creating some very organic shapes.
The link between a funnel and the Sidra tree started to take a natural form, and is represented a lot within most of are further developed drawings. Another development to our concept is the introduction of the 3 pillars idea. This idea comes within the Qatar Foundation and holds key to what we believe Qatar plans for the future and creating a cultural hub to the world. The pillars being Education, Science/Research and Community Development. We decided that we should create our kiosk as an informative piece about the Qatar Foundation and we have initial ideas to introduce the concept using a colour coded aspect or even 3 main components to our form.
More development of the 3 pillars from a foundation point of view.
A more angular concept of the tree, funnel idea.
Here we started thinking about the structure a lot more, considering how the forms would be placed together and situated. they seem to allow these free flow forms to work with wire frame structures.
Geometry begins to weave into our forms whilst still thinking about structure stability and tension. We found that we began to make a form that is a whole structure rather than making 3 separate entities.
Experiments with folded 3D forms and patterns.
Initial sketch ideas for surfaces leading to 3d model making samples.
Inspiration taken from geometry and pattern of maqarnas vaults as a possible structure.
We felt that this might get quite complicated in such a small space, so started to play with overlapping translucent 2D shapes, to give different levels of light transmission in geometric patterns.
Gradations in the size of elements to creat a curved form.
Development Models of the overall Concept
Dividing the tree form into 3 elements, and trying to visualize how low to take the sides. This is too enclosed.
A more organic form, the sides are open and the space therefore visually extends beyond the 3m x 3m square.
Trying to rationalise the shape to a geometry. It wasn't working so I didn't finish the model.
Playing with a more angular interpretation of the Sidra Tree form.
Returning to the Initial Tree shaped Funnel Concept
STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT of Sidra Tree / Recurved Funnel / 3d Geometric Form.
We are envisioning a futuristic translucent tent like structure, that folds into a cylindrical form for transportation, but is simple to erect and tension into the desired form. The structural members would be carbon fibre rods for strength and flexibility.
The form is almost a 3d flower pattern growing from a nine pointed star within the traditional Islamic pattern routed into the heavy base panel. This represents the growth and blooming of culture in the Islamic world that the Qatar Foundation intends to be the centre of. We deliberately chose this star rather than the larger, because Qatar is surrounded by larger countries, but it can still be the centre, and because the pattern at this point shows a three-fold symmetry that reminds us of the three pillars of the Qatar Foundation. Initially we had intended to run water along these routed channels, now we are thinking of lighting strips to give a different dimension to the space at night, lighting it from below.
The shadow patterns cast by the translucent geometric form on the base and the way these will change during the day are particularly important to us as they remind us of the natural Sidra tree providing shade for people to sit, talk and share ideas in the past. The larger lower panels will contain information about the Qatar Foundation on their inner surface. We are thinking that these may be partially transparent to add to the effects of light and shadow and be reminiscent of traditional Islamic Screens.
The geometric pattern we intend to use part of for the base.
Taking forth our initial ideas through sketch and model making, we then embarked on illustrating these forms in 3d using Auto CAD and Google Sketch Up. Taking our designs forward with the Sidra tree concept and simply creating this elegant form proved challenging to say the least. Not only were we creating natural forms but we were trying to do so accurately, using our most recent marquette we show a shape moving not just in one direction but on two different planes.
Starting of with a funnel I planned to elevate this into our more elegant form.
the shape begins to pan out lower than originally thought.
from this shape I then plotted a path similar to the weaved shape of the marquette.
and created from this path a wired frame to illustrate our pattern.
After evaluating this design, although nice from a visual perspective the shape still failed to stick within our 3m squared boundary, this has proved to be a huge problem in our development of the shape.
So I created a shape that curved round the base of the 3 meter squared base. which created this almost apple like structure.
cross section of the shape shows it cronstruction and what is possible for our kiosk.
I then started to dismantle the shape and see what was capable in form, some interesting shapes began to appear.
the lines were taken again like before on the previous model and the potential of another structure was made, this time being supported from the outside.
and finally I have a wire form to potentially create a kiosk from. The only issue here is that I have moved away from the main concept of the three pillars and the Sidra tree. which are vital to our design. which leaves us to go back to the original and some how create a form that stays within the 3M square boundary.
Instead of supporting the structure via a central 'trunk' we experimented with supporting the structure along its perimeter at 3 points to represent the 3 pillars. We had envisioned that people might sit majlis style on the floor and therefore experience the central funnel structure from below. However although this was opening up the central space, there was little room to stand back to read the information displayed unless it was on the exterior, and with the 3m size constraint there was the possibility of the space being too claustrophobic for a public space. We had also lost the image of the Sidra Tree.
We did like the base and the structural form, which is basically an elipse tilted and rotated in two planes, but felt that the tented structure was becoming too lightweight, and didn't have enough physical presence. After a frustrating week of CAD development we realised that we may have to redesign in a simpler manner, so it was back to the sketch book.
Returning to the form of a three trunked tree, whilst maintaining elements we liked from our CAD experiments resulted in our final design.

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Blue Label Telecoms, a major shareholder in Cell C, has released financial results for the mobile operator.
The financial results presentation is part of an investor roadshow programme Blue Label will hold for Cell C from 2-10 November.
The latest results look at H1 2017 for Cell C, and include the following information:
- Service revenue – R6.32 billion
- Non-service revenue – R1.38 billion
- EBITDA – R1.61 billion
- Net loss – R588 million
The results also provided insight into Cell C's subscriber numbers and the revenue generated by users:
- Active subscribers – 15.7 million
- Data revenue – R2.60 billion
- Smartphones on the network – 8.1 million
- Data usage per subscriber per month – 72% growth
The company said Cell C has also embarked on a capital expenditure strategy to deliver better services, but spending slowed in H1 2017 due to its delayed recapitalisation.
- Operating expenditure – R2.47 billion
- Capital expenditure – R561 million
The release of the results follows Cell C venturing into new territory, including partnering with an online sports betting platform and the launch of a video streaming service.


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Polly is a class act on a small stageBy Kimberley Price
Small country schools bring their own challenges — such as teachers mastering prep to year six curriculums all at the same time. Polly's school might just have a principal and her, teaching a total of eight students across the seven years, but is kicking some big goals,
Polly Healey is passionate about learning.
As a young student, she struggled with her grades because she had a different learning technique to her peers.
However, as a teacher she is determined not to leave any of her small group of students behind.
Polly is the only full-time teacher, working alongside teaching principal Jim Rinaldi, at Leitchville Primary School — where grades prep to Year 6 have a total of eight names on the roll.
"It was certainly a massive shock to the system," Polly laughed.
"The first week I felt like Bambi on Ice."
But the challenges of being in charge — of not just a class, but a school — have seen Polly flourish and enabled the 24-year-old to fuel her passion of focusing on a child's specific learning needs.
"When I was in Year eight I was struggling to get my grades up so my parents thought it would be best to get some external help," Polly said.
"I started getting tutoring from Cathy Kervin, who really inspired me.
"She supported me and how I learnt, and taught me different ways to learn and new techniques.
"I got into teaching because I didn't want other kids to feel the way I did in school."
After graduating from Moama Anglican Grammar School in 2012, Polly studied a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at La Trobe University in Bendigo.
Polly spent a year at Echuca East Primary School before hearing about and being encouraged to apply for the opportunity at Leitchville.
"I was really nervous to begin teaching here," she said.
"They called and said I had the job and I was like: 'Really? Are you sure?'
"But the principal said he thought I could really do this."
Having a small group of students and a wide range of content to cover has meant Polly has had to think outside of the box.
She's been able to incorporate different learning activities and styles to ensure all children keep on track and enjoy learning.
"We have Tippa the dog.
"I'd done a lot of research about bringing dogs into classrooms and discovered they have a calming effect.
"Tippa gives the children unconditional love which is so important for a child as you never know what goes on outside the classroom.
"I often find Tippa with one of the kids cuddled up on the floor.
"He allows the children to remain calm, regain their focus and teaches them about patience and forms friendships between them.
"And for students lacking confidence in reading, they can read to Tippa and their mistakes aren't judged.
"We also have a rabbit and a guinea pig."
For Polly, the challenge of catering to a dozen differing needs is one which she and Jim Rinaldi take on with great determination and pride. Through incorporating circle work, group work and regular excursions out in the incredibly supportive Leitchville community, the students are always active, busy and eager to learn.
With five students graduating last year, the school's numbers decreased quite dramatically. But in celebrating its 140th year last year, Leitchville Primary School still has many years to come.
"It's an amazing school environment," Polly smiled.
"Having eight students with two teachers most of the time means we can keep up to date with the children's needs.
"Every student has different needs and different learning plans.
"We can work one on one to keep changing and achieving goals.
"I cover everything from science to coding to maths to English and PE.
"I wear many teaching hats.
"And I love it.
"It's really brought out my confidence.
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FOR the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (Zim-ASSET) programme to achieve success one of the key results that must be attained is mineral beneficiation.
However, the big mining companies in this country are refusing to undertake beneficiation of the minerals they are mining.
It is very painful for Zimbabweans to see on a daily basis huge lorry after huge lorry carrying out of the country our raw minerals to South Africa to be processed there, while at the same time creating jobs in that country.
Meanwhile many young Zimbabweans spend the day loitering in the sun unemployed.
We argue in this article that while the big mining companies in this country recognise the government of the ZANU PF, however when it comes to mineral beneficiation they behave as if this country is still run by the British South Africa Company (BSAC) which once ruled this country.
When Zimbabwe was occupied and subsequently colonised by the British in 1890, the government that came to power in the country was that of a company – the BSAC.
This company had been created by Cecil John Rhodes mostly to exploit the mineral riches of Zimbabwe.
Therefore for all intends and purposes one can say the BSAC was a giant mining company.
The BSAC considered Zimbabwe a giant mine and so legislation favoured mining and mining companies.
"The expectation of the company (the British South Africa Company and settlers in 1890s was that Rhodesia's future would be based on the mining industry (and) so this sector was favoured by legislation and other benefits at the expense of the rest of the community…" – M Elaine Lee.
There were very close links that existed between the mining companies and the BSAC.
What was also interesting to note was that because the BSAC had been founded in South Africa (although registered in London), it had strong ties with the South African mining industry.
After all, Rhodes' mining companies that had given rise to the founding of the BSAC – De beers consolidated Ltd, the monopoly diamond mining company, and Goldfields – the gold mining company were both based in South Africa.
And so because of the very close links between the mining companies in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and the BSAC, the BSAC who were the government in Zimbabwe encouraged all these mining companies in the country to consider, the South African mining industry as their 'MECCA' where they sent all their raw materials for processing.
Yes, the South African mining industry was made to operate as if it was the 'mother' mining industry of all Zimbabwean mining industries, putting the country at a very big disadvantage.
All the processing plants for Zimbabwe minerals were sited in South Africa etc.
Zimbabwe is paying pretty dearly for this today.
After 22 years of BSAC rule in Rhodesia, politics reared its usual ugly head.
This time for a good reason.
Some of the British settlers decided to end company rule and bring about ordinary 'civilian' rule.
This demand came, especially from unionised farmers who had less rights of land than the mining companies.
By the way, "all ground (in the country) was open to prospecting.
"The only areas restricted from pegging were land within 200 yards of any inhabited house."
No wonder, "resentment was felt against the company (by farmers).
"Hostility far greater than would otherwise have existed between the two groups was created."
And so there was demand for an end to company rule.
This led to the political fights of 1922 where white farmers and others wanted responsible government.
But the BSAC and mining companies instead pushed for a Union – federation with South Africa where their interests lay.
"The case for Union (federation with South Africa) was fought vigorously in 1922, not only did mining companies and employers generally prefer this course, but the British South Africa Company stood to gain a more satisfactory financial settlement with the South African government.
"The support attracted to the Rhodesian Unionist Association was principally from representatives of the mining companies and other international capitalist groups ."
A referendum to decide one way or the other was held in 1922.
"In 1923 Southern Rhodesia gained responsible government."
The BSAC and the mining companies lost the referendum.
Company rule came to an end.
However, despite this the mining companies using their financial muscle continued to behave as if the BSAC was still in power.
They kept their relations with South African mining companies which were heavily in favour of South Africa.
All the minerals they mined were beneficiated in South Africa.
This is the sad situation which is prevailing right now.
Today, mining interests in South Africa and Zimbabwe are fighting tooth and nail to make sure the situation that prevailed under the BSAC where our minerals were siphoned to South Africa while we got peanuts is maintained.
All sorts of false reasons are being advanced for not setting up plants to beneficiate our minerals.
Government must be really resolute on this one.
The country cannot continue to suffer because of mining companies who still think the BSAC is in power.
Beneficiation must take place now.
Mining companies suffer from colonial mindset
FOR the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (Zim-ASSET) programme to achieve success one of the key results that must be attained is mineral beneficiation.


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על מנת לשמור על אבטחתך, בוצע ניתוק אוטומטי.
Aviv Golani, a 34-year-old with a wife and daughter, has a bachelor's degree in marketing communication. He started looking for work as a marketing coordinator at TNT Express in July of last year. He arrived at TNT after working at a public relations and marketing strategy firm. After two years he decided to leave in search of a new job where he'd be able to advance and that respected his private life. He found everything he was looking for through Jobnet at TNT Express.
What is TNT Express' line of work?
TNT Express is an international company, originally a Dutch company, involved in express courier services. The company is one of the top four courier companies in Israel and around the world. The Israel branch, which includes the headquarter offices and the distribution center, is located in the Lod industrial park. Most of the customers that patronize the Israeli branch are commercial customers.
Karen Acte, human resources manager, adds:
TNT Worldwide has 170,000 employees at 1,000 branches in over 200 countries around the world. The company has 17,000 workers in China alone. The relatively modest Israeli branch has a mere 140 workers, including the couriers and the shift workers in the operations department. The Israeli branch was set up ten years ago.
Aviv, what is your job all about?
My job title is marketing coordinator. In practice I'm in charge of all of TNT's marketing activity, from internal marketing - distribution of information within the company, i.e. informing all of the departments of various marketing activities - to marketing activities aimed at customers, which includes conveying information via newsletters, overseeing the website contents and of course the various areas of classical
marketing - advertising, public relations and running campaigns. My job also includes marketing company issues.
Aviv Golani at the TNT Express offices
What marketing activity does marketing company issues involve?
TNT is involved in numerous issues related to company responsibility and preserving the environment. TNT takes part in social enterprises, e.g. UN assistance programs, fundraising, activities with international organizations and environmental preservation projects. Social responsibility is one of the goals TNT Worldwide has undertaken, and I'm in charge of the marketing aspects of these activities in Israel.
What kind of work were you doing before you came to TNT?
At my last job at a public relations firm I was involved in communications strategy and marketing planning, so I arrived here with some experience in marketing and a lot of experience in PR.
What led you to the decision to look for a new job?
I decided to leave my prior company for several reasons; my previous job was primarily in public relations and I wanted to specialize in marketing. Also, I wanted to try out a job on the side of the customer, rather than the service provider. My previous job was at a smallish office where I didn't see opportunity for professional and personal advancement, and it didn't meet my salary expectations.
What kind of job did you set out to look for?
I searched for a job in marketing and advertising. I focused on the marketing at a commercial company, marketing consulting and ad agencies.
How did you conduct your search?
I took my time with the search process. Part of the search was very serious and intensive, and part was not. My daughter was born during this period, which prodded me to pick up the pace. I looked on my own, rather than through placement companies. The search was mostly done on the Internet, especially through the Jobnet site, which I knew from the previous time I looked for work. I got to know the site, searched it and at a certain stage I started focusing primarily on Jobnet, because I saw it offered a larger range of positions that fit my needs, and for free. Via Jobnet I found I could achieve optimal results. When I first set out my preference had been to contact companies directly.
Why did you prefer doing the search directly on your own, rather than via placement companies?
I believe that directly contacting a potential employer brings better results than with intermediaries and screening processes. Somehow it often seems placement companies think they know what's good for you better than you do. I believe in direct contact rather than various intermediaries. Direct contact is always more convenient, allows you to present yourself better and leaves a more real impression.
How did you eventually wind up at TNT Express?
I saw an ad for the company on Jobnet and contacted them. They got back to me very quickly and after a phone interview I was asked to come in for several one-on-one interviews. After the interviews they called and notified me I'd been accepted.
Did you keep working at your previous company during the search?
I quit my job first, but in the end my move was from one job to the next. My decision to leave my previous job was not related to finding another job, but a decision stemming from an understanding that you have to take chances in life, because in the long run that's what allows you to get ahead.
How were you received at TNT?
I was taken in very nicely. I was very surprised by the welcome here, especially since my former job was at a small, not very organized office. When I came to TNT I was presented with an orderly training program, I immediately received all of the equipment I needed. Nothing was a problem and everything was very orderly and organized. I also encountered a warm atmosphere and a very open and accepting welcome. I was given time to get to know the job and get the hang of things without pressure, and all the conditions I needed were arranged.
How was your training at the company handled?
The training process was very thorough and in-depth. Most of the material was conveyed to me by the marketing and sales manager, and the rest by the human resources department and other functions at the company. The process included joining a courier to gain a better understanding of his work. In order to carry out marketing I had to have an in-depth familiarity with the company and its field of enterprise, which was totally foreign to me at first.
Would you describe your move to TNT as a success story?
I'm very happy at TNT. It's a place of work that matches what I was looking for. It offers a combination of work that's very interesting and challenging for me, and the managers allow me freedom of action, while understanding that work is not the employee's whole world. It has to do with the approach to management, and from my understanding, with the overall attitude at TNT as an originally European company.
What distinguishes it as an originally European country?
An approach that says work is important, but it's not all there is in life. You work to live, you don't live to work. An approach that says you have to consider the employee's needs in terms of work hours, including his commute to work and home again. For me it was a really radical transition compared to my previous place of work, where my personal needs were totally ignored.
How is this brought out?
The work hours here are a lot more reasonable than what I was used to previously. There a lot of flexibility here regarding work hours as long as you put in the hours demanded by a fulltime position and provide the output expected of you. As a rule TNT promotes an approach of accommodating the employees as much as possible and allows them to create a balance between their private life and work.
Do you see yourself advancing at TNT?
In terms of moving to a different position, at TNT-Israel there is nowhere for me to advance at the moment, because above me are the CEO and the director of marketing and sales, and I don't see myself replacing either of them as my next job, but I do see myself developing with the company. I believe that as part of TNT Israel's development the field of marketing and my job within it will develop and grow accordingly. Also, one of the advantages of TNT as an international company is the opportunity to develop not just in Israel, but elsewhere as well. I definitely see that as an option.
To wrap up, do you have any recommendations for jobseekers?
My recommendation is to conduct the search process with a lot of patience and forbearance. My experience showed me that in the long run patience is worthwhile, and even if it seems you're missing promising opportunities along the way, if you have enough patience you'll eventually arrive at the right place, and the right place doesn't always depend on the salary and the working conditions. As far as I'm concerned the foremost criteria are the attitude toward the worker, the people you work with and the management. As a new father, another NIS 1,000 or 2,000 cannot compensate for the time I could be spending with my family. A workplace that provides the right environment and meets my personal needs is worth more than any salary.
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NYC councilmembers want more women to run for office
Female members of the City Council who recently released an eye-opening report on the lack of women in city government said they hope the study will lead to major changes, namely, to more women running for public office.
Last month, the City Council's Women's Caucus unveiled a report called "Not Making it Here, Why Are Women Underrepresented in the New York City Council?"
The report looked at the Council's low level of female representation. Councilmembers Laurie Cumbo (D-Fort Greene-Clinton Hill) and Helen Rosenthal (D-Upper West Side) are the co-chairpersons of the caucus.
"As chair of the Committee on Women's Issues and co-chair of the Women's Caucus, I look forward to empowering women of all backgrounds to run for public office and shift the balance of power in the Legislature," Cumbo said in a statement.
The report calls for a number of steps that could begin to remedy gender inequality within the City Council, including funding for non-profits that support women in public life, workshops on running for office for female college students, increased mentorship opportunities and a dedicated staffer for the Women's Caucus.
"Breaking down these barriers starts with having this conversation," Rosenthal said in a statement. "Like Shirley Chisholm said, 'If you're not at the table, bring a folding chair."'
The voices of the members of the Women's Caucus are included throughout the report. Thirteen of the Council's 51 members are female.
"With Women's Equality Day on the horizon and less than two weeks before Primary Day on Sept. 12, this report is a staunch reminder of the widening political ambition gap that could undermine years of progress," Cumbo said.
"Not Making it Here" identifies factors holding women back from running for elected office, including a lack of awareness of their potential for success. Family responsibilities and discrimination from "electoral gatekeepers" were also identified as obstacles.
"As we celebrate one hundred years of women's suffrage in New York state this year, it is disappointing that women's representation in the New York City Council is significantly below average compared to other large cities, and likely to get lower. Time will not solve the gender leadership gap; action will," said Roli Wendorf, president of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) New York State.
"The greatest city in the world should be electing the greatest leaders," said Brette McSweeney, executive director of Eleanor's Legacy.
Named in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor's Legacy is an organization that works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to public office.
Read the full Women's Caucus report here: http://helenrosenthal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Final-Womens-Caucus-Making-It-Here-Report-Web.pdf.
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15 rules to resigning with grace
You have got a new job! Well done. Now, don't spoil it all by making a hash of your exit from where you are now. I know, you are excited. It's hard to stay focused on the old gig, when everything is 'oh so cool' about the new one.
But remember, the 'old gig' was the 'new gig' not so long ago, and how you behave on your way out will affect your brand, your references, and your future employability. Trust me on that.
It's true that often you get shown the door as soon as you resign. Also true, some employers behave appallingly to exiting staff. But no matter. You be the better person, leaving with every loose end tied up, and your head held high.
"The Savage Truth 15 Rules of Resignation" will give you the road map to do just that:
- Give fair notice. Sure, your offer letter of 5 years ago says you need only give 2 weeks notice. But you were a trainee then, and now a Team Leader. You know you will cause your employer huge issues if you leave at such short notice. Don't do it. Provide enough time for them to get their business covered. It's the professional thing to do.
- Do the deed gracefully. The actual resignation, I mean. Plan how you will do it. Set a formal meeting. Be polite. Accentuate the positives. Be firm, but humble. Show appreciation. Thank your boss.
- Don't blab. To everyone else, I mean. Either before you resign, or after. Until your boss agrees a communication plan. In my experience, 90% of "resignees" fail right here. Just have to tell everyone about 'my great new job'. It's selfish. Destructive. You need to be collaborative in helping convey the message at the right time, in the right way, to the right people.
- Offer to train a replacement. And mean it. And do it. Well.
- Smooth handover of clients and projects. Co-operate in a handover of your current project or clients. If you are leaving those clients for good, it's the right thing to do by them, and by your employer who gave you the chance to build those relationships in the first place. But even if you plan to work with those clients from somewhere else, they don't belong to you, so do the ethical thing and brief a successor. Then, when the time is right, restraints honoured, compete like hell!
- Share the inside stuff. You know what I mean. The little nuggets. Like your computer password. Or which contact within a client really makes the decisions.
- Don't de-stabilise Resist the temptation to vent, to criticise, to undermine and to pour negativity, like a trail of dog-poo around the office, "because you know better and you are leaving". It's not a good look, and it makes you look ridiculous. Really.
- Don't slack off. This is critical. If you 'go walkabout', start being lazy, come in late, avoid your admin, and generally make it clear you have 'checked out', everyone will see that and everyone who counts will remember it. Forever. And that is going to hurt you one day. Count on it.
- Take no cheap shots. At your boss. Your colleagues. The business. Anything. It's weak. And petty.
- The exit interview. Cooperate. Don't be a smart-arse by refusing to participate. Be thoughtful and constructive. Resist the temptation to preach or criticise.
- Don't flirt with counter-offer discussions if you have no intentions of staying. Pursuing that conversation, just so you can enjoy having your ego stroked, is a form of self-satisfaction. And doing that in public is just not nice.
- Wrap it up. Close as many of your projects as you can. I had a woman once who left the business with her record-ever quarter. She left with her head held high, and we paid her bonus gladly. 12 months later when her new job turned out to be a dud, we hired her back.
- When you are on your way out, thank everyone who helped you on your way up. It will mean a lot to them if you do, and they will remember it if you don't. And not in a good way.
- Say goodbye properly to everybody. Personally, not by email from your phone when you are out the door. Shake hands. Offer kisses. Swap contact details. Keep doors open.
- Stay an ambassador after you have gone. Don't deride your former company or colleagues. Amazing how many people do that. It's such an unpleasant trait. Never reflects well on you. Never. Ever. So why do it?
Having run and owned businesses for 25 years, I guess I have been on the receiving end of a huge number of resignations. And it stuns me how destructive, to themselves, some people can be. Petty and vindictive. Or just lazy and sloppy. And yet, so many times, six months later, when their dream job did not turn out so well, they want to come back. Or they need a reference. Hmmm…
I have hired back literally dozens of ex-employees who behaved impeccably on the way out. In those cases the door is always open. But many more have sullied their exit, behaving appallingly and burning customers and colleagues along the way.
And to them, the door is closed, forever.
This article was originally published on 'The Savage Truth'.
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This should apply to bosses too.
I've had colleagues resign who were happy to give notice and ensure an adequate handover period was in place, who were told to pick up, pack up and be out by the end of the day. Not only did it make everyone feel very upset, but with no handover, the rest of the staff were left to try and pick up the pieces (should have seen that coming since when I started my predecessor was gone without so much as a list of helpful contact numbers!)
Years ago I had a boss completely ignore me after I gave my resignation – it was like I'd become invisible, which made things very awkward as I'd given 4 weeks notice and he had to walk past my desk to go in and out of the office.
Fortunately it hasn't always come to this, but a little dignity and grace on both sides goes a long way!
Exact situation I am in. Gave 4 weeks notice, now am being completely ignored by work colleagues. I find it a rude and bullying situation to be in, and a reminder as to why I am leaving the work environment.
I will do my time, and complete the work I need to – however it's going to be a tough month for me to remain committed to the end.
Luckily I have been able to negotiate work from home for a few days each week.


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Reigning Startimes Uganda Premier League Champions KCCA FC have confirmed participation in the CECAFA – KAGAME CUP 2019 that will be held in Rwanda.
In a response letter addressed to Edgar Watson Suubi the Chief Executive Officer of FUFA, Anisha Muhoozi the Ag. Chief Executive Officer of KCCA FC confirmed that;
Anisha Muhoozi – CEO KCCA FC
We wish to confirm that KCCA Football Club will represent Uganda at the CECAFA – Kagame Cup 2019"
The tournament that is played by the reigning Champions of the main football leagues in countries located in the CECAFA region commences on 6th – 21st July 2019 and will be hosted in Kigali – Rwanda.
The players and technical team of KCCA Football Club are currently on holiday but will return for pre-season preparations on Monday 17th June 2019 ahead of the CECAFA tournament in Rwanda that is highly seen as a major precursor ahead of an action packed 2019/2020 season.
KCCA FC became the first Ugandan Club to win the CECAFA Cup that was held in Kampala – Uganda in 1978.


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Win urges CHED to open courses for rail transit professionals
Noting the need to produce local railway engineers, planners, and experts, Senator Win Gatchalian on Monday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to partner with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in institutionalizing courses aimed at creating a competent workforce to manage the country's mass rail transit systems.
"One of the problems confronting our rail sector over the years is the lack of professionals with the appropriate competencies to respond to the growing demands of the industry. With the government targeting to build 1,900-km of additional rail networks, we should open opportunities for the youth to embark on careers in rail transport and logistics," he said.
The expanded coverage of railway system is part of the big ticket projects included in the Duterte Administration's "Build Build Build" (BBB) program. At present, the government runs a total 77-km rail lines distributed across four operating platforms: LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3, and the PNR.
Gatchalian, who serves as Vice-Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education, Arts, and Culture, added that CHED should likewise strengthen its linkages with countries experienced in advanced rail transportation technologies in order to foster knowledge transfers that will enhance Philippine research, development, and planning in the said field.
"This is one academic discipline that has not been fully tapped, unlike in other well-advanced countries which are investing heavily in improving their railways through meticulous research and strategic planning," he said.
Gatchalian said that by creating a local pool of specialists, the government will no longer need to rely on foreign experts, and can start building local capabilities to produce and maintain trains. He also said that the government "must learn from its past mistakes, have the discipline and foresight, and become more proactive" - referring to the past controversies and issues surrounding the administration of some of the existing rail lines.
"There is so much potential in our rail transport sector, if only we focus on its development. The improved mobility and interconnectivity would be a pivotal driver of economic growth," the senator added.
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Salam Maulidur Rasul 1432H
To do good is not only our greatest duty, but should be our greatest interest.
Carry a heart that never hates. Carry a smile that never fades. Carry a touch that never hurts.
We do not remember days; we remember moments.
May peace reign in this world, before we shift to the next world.
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Aromatherapy to Support Joint and Muscle Discomfort
Joint discomfort is a hard thing to live with. I had a little taste of it in my mid-twenties when I struggled with a very angry wrist that was irritated by repetitive motion. The good news is with a little education, topical application of aromatherapy products can support your body in relieving inflammation, spasmodic throbbing and achy bones.
Your Base Is Everything
Really, it is. The base of your product, or the carrier if you're not using a salve/balm, is going to be the key ingredient to the effectiveness of your essential oil combination. We will discuss this more in a bit, but understand that essential oils only penetrate so far into the dermis. In order to support deeper layers like the muscles and bones, carrier oils need to be studied and combined effectively to draw the essential oils down into the deeper tissues. For muscle depth penetration, grapeseed, avocado, olive oil, sweet almond, most of the common carrier/base oils used in dilution will be effective enough. When your need is joint or skeletal support, we need to find the carrier/base oils that will penetrate the deepest as well as those who, by themselves, have strong properties like "anti-inflammatory" that we are looking to use.
*Mini Soap Box: Coconut oil isn't for everything. It's a great oil. I use it in about 75% of my cooking. I use it in my deodorants. I do not eat spoonfuls of it or use it for diluting essential oils. It does have some great qualities, but educate yourself about other oils for aromatherapy use. You'll be so happy you found other oils to explore and partner with!
Let's cover some carrier/base oils that are in the deep penetration category:
Kombo Butter: I learned about this incredible butter while in aromatherapy school. It is a dark red-ish brown and has a notable aroma on it's own. High in fatty acids (about 75%) Kombo butter is most widely known as an incredibly potent source of myristoleic acid. It is a deep penetrating carrier that is my must have for joint and muscle support.
Avocado Oil: More deeply penetrating that other common carrier oils, avocado is also one of my family's must haves. It is super nourishing on the skin and since it is made from the meat of the avocado (the green part!) it is nut-free!
Black Seed Oil: Another deep penetrating oil, Black Seed Oil is a little less common and more pricy than Avocado. It doesn't have a greasy residue after application, despite it being incredibly nourishing for the skin.
Jojoba Oil: High on the list for anti-flammation perks, Jojoba Oil is great for massage keeping the skin supple and nourished. I use it in many of my muscle and joint blends.
Here are some amazing resources for studying more about the amazing benefits that carrier/base oils have to offer:
Liquid Sunshine this book is a hard to find resource but is incredible!
Essentials of Supporting Muscle & Joint Discomfort
Essential oils by nature only make it so far through the skin layers and some, like tea tree, have such insignificant penetration capabilities that they need to be combined with deeper penetrating oils. Tea Tree for example, needs an oil high in limonene (lemon, lime, yuzu, etc.) to be pulled through the dermis into the muscular tissue. To compound this particular example, you must be very careful, if you decided on lemon for example, that the lemon essential oil is steam distilled and not cold pressed so that your dermal application of this combination wouldn't give you a phototoxic reaction if exposed to the sun. There are a lot of considerations when creating DIY applications!
Overall, for most of my clients and even my own family, I've found the correct combinations of essential oils (with a well-chosen carrier/base) to be highly supportive of muscular and joint discomfort. Some essential oils that are helpful are Black Pepper, Ginger, Marjoram, Fragonia, Peppermint, Clary Sage, Turmeric, German Chamomile, Blue Tansy, Spruce, Copaiba, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Juniper Berry, Spearmint. There are others, but this is a great selection of essential oils that support your body during inflammation, spasmodic, achy or mild/moderate discomfort.
Two Scentsable Health products that use many of these oils and carrier/base oils are Good Game and Restore & Relieve. Good Game is the perfect massage oil blend for post sport activity or work outs. It is a liquid so it is easy to apply and can be a great option when going to a licensed massage therapist for deep tissue work too. Restore & Relieve is incredible joint support. Some of my clients swear by this stuff! It is a salve, so a little more effort to apply and will leave a brown-ish residue (due to the Kombo butter) on your skin that washes away easily.
Growin' Up
Since shortly after our Restore & Relieve reformulation last year, we had even more requests for a growing pain salve to help support young bodies as they stretch and grow at night. Well, I'm happy to announce that we now have Growin' Up Salve! This salve is very similar to Restore & Relieve, but with a dilution percentage and essential oil blend specifically to support young skeletal systems during the growing years! Look at what some of our testers had to say about the success they had with their kiddos!
As a family that strives for a natural approach to all things in life, we were excited to find the Growin' up salve from Scentsable health. It smells really refreshing, we use it for my 6 year olds nightly growing pains and within about 10 minutes or less of application my Son feels relief, he's able to relax and get a good nights rest. Something we were unable to fully achieve before the Salve. He calls it his "magic lotion" we are thankful for such a top notch product!– Hannah H.
The aroma was mild enough that it doesn't bother my nose, but enough that it seemed to help sooth my son. He's 2.5 and growing. The salve helped alleviate some of his discomfort he had during this last growth spurt. I would purchase this again in the future!– Danielle L.
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The I Am Journal is a beautiful manifestation journal that helps you transform your thoughts, raise your vibrational energy, deepen your spiritual journey, reprogram your subconscious mind and manifest with ease.
So much has shifted and changed since this episode originally aired on December 26, 2017 - and it's really wonderful to be able to sit down and re-listen to this episode and hear how much I've grown, how much we've grown as a show, since that time.
I decided to re-air this episode with Lauren for a couple of reasons - and I share those reasons with you in today's episode.
I am so excited and grateful (insert heart eyes here) to introduce (or re-introduce!) you all to Lauren and The I Am Journal, her journey creating the journal and the inspiration behind it, and the role manifestation has played in her life. Lauren breaks down the connection between manifestation and joy, acting from alignment, and the power of the words we put after our "I Am." Plus, Lauren shares with us her journaling practice, the role of gratitude in her life, we open up about our spiritual journeys, and SO much more!
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Falling In Love With Glamour
TFCS caught up with Singaporean designer Indra Murak on how he keeps his thriving fashion business going strong
Singaporean fashion designer Indra Murak has been busy, to say the least. He has partnered with luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co for Singapore Fashion Week 2016, launched his couture bridal collection, and collaborated with Florence-based shoe designer Mashizan Masjum on the exclusive Indra|Murak Fall Winter for Mashizan collection. He shares his journey from TFCS on how he went from working in his living room to showcasing at the Singapore Fashion Week in collaboration with luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co.
TFCS: Please share with us your vision as a designer, how it all began and why you choose to focus on evening and bridal gowns?
INDRA MURAK: My vision as a designer and brand owner is that I want every client to have her dream gown on the biggest day of her life.
Since young, I've been watching my mum sewing her own curtains. She would ask me to help her wind the bobbin for her sewing machine, which set a pretty good foundation for my sewing skills, I guess! In secondary school, my ambition was to be an interior designer or product designer as I'm good at drawing. After my 'O' levels, I applied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), and was offered a spot in the course. I was so happy that I cried.
TFCS: How did your parents react to your decision to pursue design?
My parents were not too supportive, as they felt that doing designing and sewing is not a man's job and they refuse to pay my school fees. I was very sad, but I followed my gut and accepted the offer.
I had about eight months before school started, so I applied for a job at Marks & Spencer. With the salary saved and CPF, I managed to pay my school fees. I continued working during school term, but only on the weekends in order to pay for next semester's school fees and buying materials.
I was quite rebellious in my 1st year! All my other schoolmates graduated in their third year, but I could only graduate in the fourth year. In my last year, I had only a few classes a week, so I approached the head of department to ask if I could work as a teaching assistant for sewing class. He saw that I had improved a lot, so he decided to give me a try. I worked for NAFA Fashion Campus as a sewing teaching assistant for a year till I got called up for National Service.
My parents were not too supportive, as they felt that doing designing and sewing is not a man's job. I looked for a job to save up, and continued working during school term on the weekends in order to pay for next semester's school fees and materials.
TFCS: What were the highlights and struggles you went through while building your brand?
INDRA MURAK: After National Service, I was struggling to find a job.
I started freelancing with Jerome Awasthi Production as an assistant stylist. I have been working with him for the past 5 years as a dresser, and finally got "promoted" to an assistant stylist in 2015.
In November 2015, Jerome asked if I could help him design a dress for a Raffles City Shopping Centre Christmas campaign, with his tailor sewing it. The campaign went well and receive a lot of good reviews. Jerome then decided to let me design and sew for the next campaign, which is the CNY campaign.
A good friend from my unit in the Army asked about my business as he had heard about it and liked my ideas. I emailed him my business proposal, and he decided to invest in me. Once I had funds, I immediately called an agent for a unit in Harvest@Woodlands. I really needed the studio space as I work with long fabrics. Before the studio, I had to work in the living room of my house, and only in the mornings and at night after everyone has slept to minimise disturbance, especially to my young niece back then as my work equipment can be quite dangerous.
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TFCS: Why the focus on bridal design?
INDRA MURAK: During my studies, I also worked for my best friend's grand aunt's Malay wedding catering business over the weekend when I'm free. All the dresses look the same with the same silhouette, just in different fabrics. There was even once when I saw the same dress twice on different brides.
That got me thinking, every bride deserves to have an exclusive wedding gown. My first assignment was designing my best friend's wedding dress. Instead of going the traditional route, I took it to the next level to modernise the typical Malay wedding dress.
What interests me about wedding gowns are the intricate details, such as the hand sewn beading and lace patterns. I'm an adventurous and glamorous designer, so I think wedding and evening gowns would be perfect for me to explore and grow creatively.
TFCS: You also conduct sewing and pattern making classes.
INDRA MURAK: I love teaching. That's why I work at NAFA as a part-time lecturer teaching part-time students in the evenings. I started in late 2015, as I wanted to impart my skills to others who can't afford to attend full-time courses at art schools such as NAFA or LaSalle. Some of my students are housewives who want to pick up fashion design as a hobby. My schedule is very flexible, so it's perfect for them.
TFCS: With designer collaborations catching on, who would you like to collaborate with and why?:
INDRA MURAK: I would really love to collaborate with Ashley Isham as he was my very first role model when I started. He does gorgeous evening gowns, and is a homegrown talent who's popular locally and internationally.
Before I had my studio, I was working in the living room of my house, and only in the mornings and at night after everyone has gone to sleep to minimise disturbance. My niece was pretty young, and I didn't want to risk any accidents as the tools I work with can be quite dangerous.


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Deere and Co. Swot Analysis
DeVry University Pomona, California Swot Analysis of John Deere Symbol on NYSE : DE By Eduardo Elizarraras 11307 Spy Glass Hill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 626-246-4747 [emailà protected] com Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Course Requirements for Introduction to Business BUSN 115 Professor Tom Donini March 21, 2010 Company Profile John Deere (Deere & Company ââ¬â NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing technologically advanced machinery for agriculture, forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, and all sorts of landscaping. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide.Deere & Company as it is known on the New York Stock Exchange manufactures and markets heavy machinery and engines used in heavy equipment. The company was founded by a blacksmith named John Deere. John Deere moved from Vermont to Illinois and immediately set up a blacksmith shop in 1837. John Deere developed a better plow for the tougher soil found in the Midwest and from there John Deere was es tablished. Today John Deere Construction & Forestry produces more than 120 machine models and distributes its construction, forestry and worksite products through a network of more than 1,300 dealer locations worldwide.The company employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. John Deereââ¬â¢s Mission Statement as listed on their homepage website. It is listed as a Strategy Statement. We aspire to distinctively serve customers ââ¬â those linked to the land ââ¬â through a great business, a business as great as our products. To achieve this aspiration, our strategy is:à * Exceptional operating performance * Disciplined SVA growth * Aligned high-performance teamwork à Execution of this strategy creates the distinctive Johnà Deere Experience that ultimately propels a great business and, for all with a stake in our success, deliversâ⬠¦Performance That Enduresà SWOT Analysis of John Deere Strengths * Highly recognized and respected brand * Market dominance for heavy e quipment and machinery| Weaknesses * High prices * Less profit in non agricultural products| Opportunities * John Deere Credit * Wind Technology Portfolio| Threats * Caterpillar * Weaker economies worldwide * Seasonal Business of agriculture| Company Strengths Highly recognized and respected brand John Deere has established itself as the leader in agricultural products worldwide since the 1960s.John Deere green has become a color. Easy to recognize and distinguish itself from the competition. Marketing slogan on television commercials effectively ties in the logo with the company, ââ¬Å"Nothing runs like a Deereâ⬠. According to Encyclopedia Brittanica Online there was a surge in tractor sales in Ireland in 2006 and the sales leader was John Deere. This leadership in sales demonstrates the market dominance of the John Deere brand. Company Weaknesses High Prices/Less profit in non agricultural products John Deere tractors and other equipment are generally priced higher than othe r quipment. John Deere brand pressure washers at Loweââ¬â¢s Home Improvement Warehouse costs 30 to 50 percent more than Troy Built brand pressure washers.Lawn tractors and lawnmowers also command a price premium over the competition. The brand has become more expensive only because it is John Deere. Similar performance and similar specifications for products with only difference being price has caused a lot of buyers to opt for the lower cost brand. Products that are not related to agriculture and can be substituted with a lower cost rand has lead to lower sales in those areas. If a customer really needs something and it does not have to match his green tractor then they will probably buy the lower cost item. This has led to less profit in non agricultural products. Opportunities John Deere Credit/ Wind Technology Offering clients loans directly through John Deere Credit has increased revenue for the company. Financing of expensive farm equipment contributes extra income to John Deere Credit. The tractors and combines that farmers buy are very expensive, a new combine can cost in excess of $200,00. 00.Customers who buy the machinery donââ¬â¢t have to go to their bank. They can usually get better finance rates through John Deere Credit. This eliminates third party financing and increases the bottom line for John Deere. According to cnn. com/money John Deere has hired Goldman Sachs Group this past month, February 25, 2010, to conduct a review of the wind farms that the company owns. A possible sale of the wind farm portfolio could earn John Deere about 1 Billion dollars. Threats Caterpillar/Weaker Economy/Seasonal Business Caterpillar manufactures heavy construction equipment.They do not build agricultural tractors but they do build a lot of bulldozers and backhoes that are used in general construction. Some heavy equipment that both John Deere and Caterpillar build for construction is similar in specifications. Some forestry machinery is also very similar . This could be seen as a threat to compete for limited budgets that would purchase heavy construction equipment if Caterpillar has lowers prices and offers rebates. Weaker economies not just in America but worldwide have slowed the purchases of heavy machinery.This has led to some consolidation and less sales. Another threat to John Deere is the seasonal nature of the agricultural business. Combines are not harvesting daily. They only work when the crops are ready to be harvested. Tractors only plow and seed in the beginning of the growing season. Conclusion John Deere, Deer and Company is the world leader in tractor sales. They have expanded into a lot of different countries. I think that by offering rebates when buying some of their products or when buying more than one product, they can turn their high price eakness to be more of a strength because they will not only sell more but sell more to the same customers. I believe that given the opportunity I would enjoy working at John Deere. The company has been around for almost two hundred years. The products that they manufacture can be seen as soon as one drives south, east, west or north of our urban living area. In some parts of our urban area they can be seen working in strawberry fields and lettuce patches. I personally have always enjoyed watching how these marvelous machines work and provide food for our enjoyment and survival.Reference Attou, Marti ââ¬Å"American Innovator,Agricultural Iconâ⬠http://www. americanprofile. com/article/4689. html http://www. deere. com/en_US/compinfo/history/johndeerestory. html ââ¬Å"John Deereâ⬠March 2010 http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/John_Deere Malone, Scott ââ¬Å"Deere Considers sale of $1 bln wind portfolioâ⬠money. cnn. com February 25,2010 http://money. cnn. c om/news/newsfeeds/articles/reuters/MTFH66898_2010-02-25_16-12-43_N2598967. htm Oââ¬â¢keefe, Matt ââ¬Å"Irish Farmers Monthlyâ⬠January 2007 http://www. britannica. com/bps/additi onalcontent/18/24655786/Best-year-ever-for-tractor-sales
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These days, everybody wants their name on everything – right? Well at VIP Balloons we have found this to be true and that is why we offer fully customised foil balloons.
There are some beautiful balloons out there to choose from, but if you can add a bit of personalisation, then it can turn a good balloon into a great balloon!
Recently we did just that for a couple who were getting married. We used the Qualatex 'Entwined Hearts' foil balloon and simply added the happy couples name on and turned them into a pair of columns to stand beside the disco. They look professional and had the guests asking, 'where did you get those?'
We are always being asked – How can we do that? So in today's blog we will take you through the process…
Using this process, we can create any design onto any foil balloon. We have a wide selection of pre-printed balloons which can be customised, or plain balloons which can have a full design on them. Next time you are celebrating and want something unique, contact us and see what we can do for you!


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Experimental investigation and thermodynamic modeling of the Al-Cr-Mo-Ni systemThursday (29.09.2016) 10:30 - 10:45 Part of:
|Experimental investigation and thermodynamic modelling of internal oxidation of Fe-Cr-Al alloys 0
|Seyedhossein Miran
|Phase equilibria and quenched phases in the Ti–Al–Mo system 1
|Dr.-Ing. Mario J. Kriegel
|Thermodynamic Modeling of the Al-Mn-C system 1
|Dr. Florian Tang
|Thermodynamic and kinetic modeling for multicomponent cemented carbides and their applications 1
|Dr. Weibin Zhang
|Sound velocity as a tool for phase diagram analysis under pressure 1
|Ph.D. Moran Emuna
|Experimental investigation and thermodynamic modeling of the Al-Cr-Mo-Ni system 1
|Dr. Jian Peng
The intermetallic compound NiAl received much attention because of its outstanding physical and chemical properties, compared to Ni-based superalloys. However, its use is restricted by the limited mechanical properties. An improved performance can be achieved by manufacturing an in-situ composite with NiAl matrix strengthening with embedded refractory metals, such as Cr, Mo, by directional solidification of alloys with eutectic composition. Based on own experimental results, additional data from the literature and necessary refinement of the sub-systems, a thermodynamic database of the Al-Cr-Mo-Ni system was developed in the present work in order to support the selection of alloys for directional solidification, microstructure modeling and thermodynamic modeling of higher order systems.
In this study, the liquidus and solidus temperatures of the NiAl-Mo section were measured with a laser heating experiment. A better model for the ordering transition among the A2/B2 phases was employed and a new optimization for the Al-Mo-Ni system was performed. The description of the Al-Mo-Ni system was significantly improved. A few adjustments for the Al-Cr-Ni and Cr-Mo-Ni databases from literature were made. The primary solidification surface of the system NiAl-Cr-Mo was investigated experimentally. Using own experimental results and additional data from the literature, a quaternary database of the system Al-Cr-Mo-Ni was established. The description of the liquid phase was extended over the whole composition range of the quaternary system. The calculation results agreed well with the experimental data.


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Amazing: watermelon in c ontainers!
That looks so yummy for my tummy I wish I could had some fresh tomatoes
@Sheannutt I have never tried growing tomatoes in the shade, I always grow them in full sun. If you find yourself in Southern California, you can stop by and raid my garden!
Yay! The first tomatoes are always the best...and the last, as they are the best remembered. Amazing that your watermelon is so early. Good on YOU!
Looking delicious!
That is so great I can almost taste those tomatoes. It's a great job you have done. Be proud and eat happy.
Watermelon plants went into the container outside in early April. (this comment ended up in the wrong location, lol)
That's nice I never seen anyone grow watermelon in a container.
Last year was my first year trying it, my plants ended up having blight. This year there is no sign of disease or fungus and the vines are 10-15 feet long already!
@FrayedBear I fill 10 5 gallon buckets with water every night, allow the chlorine to evaporate for the next 24 hours, and water from the buckets with large (32 oz?) cups each evening after the suns off the plants. It's about 30 minutes work each evening, but I enjoy checking on my plants and I don't mind the time spent.
@JBeberstein The close proximity of everything lends itself to setting up black pipe tubing and drippers. Once done lasts for years. It wasn't the time that concerned me just the possibility of dry soil during the heat of day hindering growth of melons. What fertiliser did you use in the soil mix to get 15' -ers?
@FrayedBear I haven't fertilized yet this year. I start with Fox Farms Ocean Forest soil and usually make it about 3 months before I see any signs of nutrient deficiencies. Last year, I got through the entire growing season with the original soil nutrients and epsom salts. This year, I plan to add fish emulsion.
I am so jealous, especially of the tomatoes! I'm not that close to fresh tomatoes yet


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What's to Love: This is arguably the best outdoor play structure in Portland. Although a bit dated in some spots, this incredible maze of ramps, slides, swings, seated rockers, etc…will keep you and your kids endlessly entertained. We've been taking my son to this spot for about 4 years now, and he still loves it when we're there, and hates it when we leave.
Probably the biggest boon to this hotspot is its location within the beautiful Washington Park complex. There is so much to do both inside and near Washington Park (e.g., Children's Museum, World Forestry Center, hiking, biking, Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, etc.). It's definitely one of our favorite places to play, and can keep the whole family entertained all day long. The Rose Garden Children's Park is simply a very small piece of the Washington Park puzzle.
In addition the entire area around the play structure is padded to help break falls, there is a nice sandbox, picnic tables and plenty of seating. There is even a decent restroom next to the structure with a covered picnic area.
Caveats: Although the design of the play structure was well conceived for safety, there are some spots where toddlers could fall off if unattended. I've seen parents "make the save" around the fireman's pole many times. If your child is just starting to walk, I recommend staying very close to them at all times. Big kids (and parents!) often play tag – running all over the structure, which can be hazardous to a young walker. Parking can definitely be an issue on a busy weekend.
Website: Washington Park
Distance from Portland: Within 1-2 miles of downtown Portland
Recommended Ages: The Rose Garden Children's Park is good for kids of all ages, even older kids will have fun running around here.
Parental Stress Factor: If it's busy, this can be a pretty stressful place. Many parents don't watch their kids, and they run all over the structure. If you have a very young child, you will have to help them navigate around the structure. There are some drop-offs and dangerous areas for very small toddlers.
Physical Difficulty: The play structure area is fully accessible, and your kids will definitely get a workout playing here.
Family Fun Factor: High! This is a play structure and area suitable for the whole family. You will have a blast hanging out at the Children's Park.
Pet Friendly: Dogs are welcome on leashes. This is not a place for a dog to be running around without a leash.
Weather Considerations: If you come on a rainy day (bring a towel and/or rain gear), you'll probably have the place to yourself! If it's a nice, sunny day, it will be crowded and hard to park.
Insider Info: When you're at the Oregon Zoo, take the train ride down to the Rose Garden stop. Hop off the train and walk down to the Rose Garden Children's Park. You can hang out at the playground until you're ready to move on. Go back to the train station and ride the train back up to the Zoo. There are many great hikes in this area, and we often combine a trip to the Children's Park with a loop hike in the Hoyt Arboretum.
Family Tips: There are many fine places in Washington Park for an afternoon picnic. Bring a frisbee, soccer ball, or any outdoor sport to this area. To save money and time, bike into town and take the Max train! It's a lot of fun for kids.
We like to stop by Elephant's Deli for lunch. It's expensive and crowded with very little seating, but the food is often worth the hassle. If you're lucky, you can get a table near the rear entrance. Ask for this seating, because it's not obvious.
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TARGET MUSCLES: Pectoralis major (upper chest)
Set-up: Set up a bench on an angle of around 30-45 degrees. Hold a pair of dumbbells in each hand in an overhand grip. Lie on the bench and extend your arms directly above your shoulders, palms facing toward each other [A].
TARGET MUSCLES: Pectoralis major
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The U.S. Army staff sergeant charged with killing 16 villagers in one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war will plead guilty to avoid the death penalty in a deal that requires him to recount the horrific attack for the first time, his attorney told The Associated Press.
Robert Bales was "crazed" and "broken" when he slipped away from his southern Afghanistan outpost in March 2012 and attacked mud-walled compounds in two sleeping villages nearby, lawyer John Henry Browne said Wednesday. But his client's mental state didn't rise to the level of a legal insanity defense, Browne said.
The Army had been trying to have Bales executed, and Afghan villagers have demanded it. In interviews with the AP last month, relatives of the victims became outraged at the notion Bales might escape the death penalty.
"For this one thing, we would kill 100 American soldiers," vowed Mohammed Wazir, who had 11 family members killed that night, including his mother and 2-year-old daughter. Most of the victims were women and children, and some of the bodies were piled and burned.
The killings drew such angry protests that the U.S. temporarily halted combat operations in Afghanistan. It was three weeks before U.S. investigators could reach the crime scenes.
Any plea deal must be approved by the judge as well as the commanding general at the U.S. base where Bales is being held. A plea hearing is set for June 5, said Lt. Col. Gary Dangerfield, an Army spokesman. He said he could not immediately provide other details.
"The judge will be asking questions of Sgt. Bales about what he did, what he remembers and his state of mind," said Browne, who told the AP the commanding general has already approved the deal. A sentencing-phase trial is set for September.
Browne previously indicated Bales remembered little from the night of the massacre. But as further details and records emerged, Bales began to remember what he did, the lawyer said, and he will admit to "very specific facts" about the shootings.
Browne would not elaborate on what his client will tell the judge.
Bales had been drinking contraband alcohol and snorting Valium that was provided to him by another soldier and had been taking steroids before the attack.
Testimony at a hearing last year established that Bales returned to his base between attacking the two villages, woke up a fellow soldier and confessed. The soldier didn't believe him and went back to sleep, and Bales left again to continue the slaughter.
Browne said his client, who was on his fourth combat deployment, was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and a traumatic brain injury. He continued to blame the Army for sending him back to war in the first place.
"He's broken, and we broke him," Browne said.
The massacre raised questions about the toll multiple deployments were taking on U.S. troops. For that reason, many legal experts believed it that it was unlikely that he would receive the death penalty. The military justice system hasn't executed anyone since 1961.
The defense team, including military lawyers assigned to Bales, eventually determined after having him examined by psychiatrists that he would not be able to prove any claim of insanity or diminished capacity at the time of the attack, Browne said.
Browne acknowledged the plea deal could inflame tensions in Afghanistan and said he was disappointed the case has not done more to focus public opinion on the war.
"It's a very delicate situation. I am concerned there could be a backlash," he said. "My personal goal is to save Bob from the death penalty. Getting the public to pay more attention to the war is secondary to what I have to do."


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