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Yangon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that decisions like demonetisation were taken without fear or hesitation, asserting that his government is not afraid of taking "big and tough" decisions in the interest of the country.
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- He said notes ban was done to check black money
- PM Modi was speaking to the Indian diaspora in Myanmar
"In the national interest, we are not afraid of taking big and tough decisions because for us, the country is above politics. Be it the surgical strikes, demonetisation or GST, all decisions were taken without any fear or hesitation," PM Modi said, defending his economic decisions before the Indian diaspora in Myanmar last evening.
The PM's comments come in the middle of criticism from economists, analysts and the opposition over the government's key decisions. Recently, the criticism peaked after the Reserve Bank of India said in its annual report that most of the estimated Rs. 15.4 lakh crore in banned notes had been returned.
On the notes ban, the prime minister said the step was taken to check black money and that it had helped identify lakhs of people who had crores of rupees in bank accounts but never paid income tax.
He also said that registration of over two lakh companies had been cancelled in the last three months after they were found money-laundering.
"To deal with corruption, we banned currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination. A handful of corrupt people were making 125 crore people pay for their misdeeds. This was not acceptable to us," PM Modi said in his 35-minute address.
"There used to be no clue as to from where black money was coming and where it was going," he said.
The prime minister also talked about Goods and Services Tax or GST, saying an "atmosphere of doing business with honesty" had been created in the country within a span of two months after its launch. The Prime Minister said that over the last three years, his government had initiated massive changes and rules were being eased to unshackle the potential of the country.
"Now, the people of the country have begun believing that India can move forward. The shackles can be broken," he said.
"We are not merely reforming India but transforming India. We are not changing India, but we are building a new India," he said, adding 2022 was the target year to achieve this as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the country's independence.
He talked about the pledge to rid the country of problems like terrorism, communalism and corruption.
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Some exciting news! And as per my resolution, I'm writing a short entry without pictures or an elaborate plot. Progress!
Anyway. Pieter and I had to say goodbye to our beloved Clyde last week. (His real human, Hilary, is going to revamp a bookstore in Nova Scotia – which is very cool even if it means that Clyde is no longer on our continent!) We were set on getting a cat of our own to love but weren't having much luck. On Saturday we made the treck out to Wateringen to check out the animal shelter. While it was a good experience, it seemed the only cats labelled as 'indoor cats' were the ones who had suffered in life or who were extremely scared and withdrawn. The inner cat-lady in me wanted to save them all, of course, but we did the wise thing and left without a new furry friend. We wanted one we could love for many years to come, after all.
I was feeling a bit hopeless. We were trying advertisements online and looking at other shelters but were having no luck … And then late Sunday night, after an episode of Boer Zoekt Vrouw (Farmer Seeks Wife), as we perused Marktplaats with little expectation, we suddenly found her.
One thirty minute tram ride later, we were in a foreign apartment, meeting our new kitty. She is about one year old and very small, but will gladly devour everything you put in front of her … A girl after my own heart! We wanted to give her a real 'person name' but, somehow, Porgy just fit.
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Is there life after "All my children"?
After 41 years, America's archetypal folk tale, the soap opera "All my children" will be cancelled. In the Taoist outlook, this soap opera might be considered the "smooth but common stone" which is the essence of a culture. It is always despised by scholars and critics but held on to by the real people. Can America survive without it? Not sure. Not only that Myanmar prophecy thing which says the world comes to an end this year, but the Elliot Wave as well. I couldn't help to notice that two years back Japanese banks started turning in their dollars. Because the Elliot Wave currency theory, which claims that dominant currencies run in an arc, suggests dollar dominance will receed in 2012. Because the Elliot Wave says the dominant currency has a 41-year life cycle just like "All my Children."
Watching the breathless interviews on Bloomberg TV would go far to create the impression that it is all about money, and so far none of the men in bow ties have acknowledged my theory that economy and culture run together or two aspects of the same thing and the correct model of understanding would be Buddhist prayer flags, which rise in a cycle to fertility then wealth in a golden age and back again to death or the in-between. But economist Harry Dent comes close. It is all about demographics he says and he has been saying so for 20 years.
And right now the demographics don't look so good. I am 65 years old, the front line of the war babies. I've bought six houses and maybe a dozen cars and trucks since All my children began. This year my spending goes to a broken foot because when you are 65 and fall down walking your dog, you break things. I'm lucky. Some of my generational friends are dead already. They will not be spending either.
Economic collapse is a symptom of cultural collapse. It can be graphed in demographics, and a collapse like this compared to for instance Katrinia, always marks itself generationally. The second and third posh-war generations watched All my children. The fourth don't get it. They don't even watch television.
Economists need a word for wu chi. Creative destruction , a psychological term, has worked its way into the lexicon and well explains how why Toots Shor's famous bar would go out of business when generations shifted in interest in Joe DiMaggio to Joe namouth. Everyone changed and economy rose with the new generation. But wu chi is the end of all things, a time waiting again for the beginning. It is lucky and pozo holding the rope and it is now, at the end of the third post-war generation.
Wu chi brings no Joe Namoth or Bob Dylan to bring on the next generation. People are not sure who they are or where they belong. They are not even sure what sex they Are. That is wu chi. Paris between the wars was such a place. Two great books, twins light and dark, came out in 1925 and 1926, hemingway's the sun also rises and fitzgerald's the great gatzpy. They marked the end of everything in America that had been built with false money and false words. A third book, mein kamph, belongs in that group because it promised a war to bring the end of everything and surely it did. So by 1929 when the economy collapsed, it should have been expected. It took a long time to get going again; 1953 with Elvis, and took a head of steam in 1971 with the rise of the dollar and all'y children.
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The Heart and Soul of Drew Manor are the relationships we build with our clients who entrust their special days to us and vendors who ensure every event goes off without a hitch! On this blog we will be featuring Real Drew Manor Weddings, Wedding and Event Inspiration, Trends, Advice from our Trusted Vendors and anything that inspires us!
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SM Confirms Dating Rumors Of EXO's Kai And BLACKPINK's Jennie
2019 starts unexpectedly with first confirmed couple of the year, EXO's Kai and BLACKPINK's Jennie.
SM Entertainment confirmed the love relationship between Kai and Jennie on January 1st . The agency added that they have good feelings towards each other.
The news was released earlier today causing an uproar in social media, particularly from the respective supporters of the two artists.
The couple was seen driving together and walking around Sangam Park in November 2018.
This is the first time that the news about the two of them broke out after local news vendor Dispatch News shared the photos of both allegedly being together.
Both parties are currently busy with their respective groups.
Kai remains to be active in EXO activities. The group just released their 5th repackaged album, LOVE SHOT, on December 13, 2018. The album includes songs from their 5th studio album, Don't Mess Up My Tempo, as well as three new songs, "Trauma", "Wait" and the album's title track, "LOVE SHOT".
On the other hand, Jennie has been the charismatic main rapper of BLACKPINK since their debut. Late last year, she had her solo debut with "SOLO" on November 12, 2018. The song peaked at the number one spot on the Gaon Charts, the K-Pop Hot 100, and the Billboard charts.
As of today, Jennie has been the top trending topic worldwide with Jongin, Kai's real name, on the seventh spot on Twitter. In Seoul, Jennie and Jongin are creating buzz at the seventh and eighth spot respectively.
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Los Angeles Times – March 31, 1933
In one of those dramatic finishes in which the hero not only crawls off the track in the nick of time, but throws the engine into the villain's face, Charley Santen, rosy-cheeked Missouri bone-bender, took two out of three falls from Dean Detton, invading mat menace, to win last night's main event at the Hollywood Legion Stadium.
Detton, a rough, tough young man, won the first fall in 18m. 41s. with a body scissors after punishing Santen with numerous enthusiastic flying tackles. Santen took the second fall in 9m. 15s. with a body slam.
Detton had Santen groggy from two flying tackles and was all ready to unleash a third one when Charley suddenly came to life, leaped high in the air and wrapped his shapely limbs about Dean's lowered head. The resultant head scissors and accompanying disappointment so lowered Mr. Detton's resistance that he succumbed to the deciding fall in 10m. 18s.
Less than 2,000 fans saw the match, so the rasslers got the show over in record early time for Hollywood.
Hal Rumberg tossed Lavosca (Billy) Severe twice within the brief space of nine minutes, each time with a flying body hold. The first fall came in 6 minutes and 13 seconds, the second in 2 minutes and 29 seconds.
Dan Koloff, the Bulgarian Lion, or something, trussed up the toe of Prince Chewchki (Chewacki) and made the red man say "Uncle" or whatever it is Indians say when they are ready to give up the ghost. It all happened after 13 minutes and 31 seconds.
Sailor Jack Lewis made the mistake of getting too brutal with Count Harkowski (the gob should have known better than to monkey with one of the mat game's noblemen) and was disqualified after 6 minutes and 12 seconds of so-called "rasslin." The navy man then took on the gallery for an unadvertised bout and was said to have won this decision.
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And a touch of Auld Lang Syne if I may add.
It is at this time of the year that we generally gather with friends and or family and even in some cases total strangers to reflect upon the happenings of the past year.
This posting will have a great deal of that in it but as we toast with our pint as the lyrics suggest there may be some elements of change recommended as well for the upcoming seasons of bowling and life.
We are in the midst of another great bowling season so it actually seems strange to simply reflect when it is not yet completed although we will give it a shot.
The season actually began with the Lima City Singles with a Bethany (now) Slaughter, the star of radio commercials throughout our area and Chandler (now a daddy) repeating their championship performances from the year before. The age old tradition of drinking a pint of an adult beverage from the crystal pin awarded the champion once again will have to wait another year.
Perhaps that will occur in another couple of weeks as this year version of the Lima City Singles is well underway. Onalee Lehman and Phil Austin currently lead the field which certainly increases the odds that the auld lang pint may be on the way.
City Singles play begins for the men this Saturday evening and for the ladies Sunday at noon. The winners will be crown and the toasting will take place one week from this Sunday around 4:30 p.m. on that day. I would never think that Chandler or Bethany will not three-peat but I simply feel something is in the wind for an individual who wants to win this one very badly. Get thee a pint of the Black Label ready.
This past year was not as much about pint drinking adults as it was about career wise pint size bowlers.
A little over a month after the youth season ended the Hosterman girls took over the collegiate and high school scene at least long enough for their 15 minutes of bowling fame. Britni grabbed a couple of bowler of the year or tournament mentions … yes she is that special and Carli grabbed a brass ring for the deadly duo as well … a 300 game in District 1 OHSAA play.
Brittni had the chance to continue her great run and great career rolling for the Falcons of Bowling Green. Sadly Carli ended her interscholastic career, at least for now, with the big game. Wapak was the number two team in the district on that day and sadly our Northwest District still can only send one team on to the state finals.
The D1 winner for the young ladies on that day in singles play was Morgan Twining of Lima Senior High, the owner of one of the sweetest bowling strokes in our area for both the pint size youth and the pint drinking adults. She would have what many youth would call a great day at state … but an average
day for her. She is a senior this season and could make yet another run this season.
While Morgan was rolling at Pt Clinton her cousin Bryana was shaking things up at Wayne Webb Bowl in Columbus in D2 play. Bry would bring home the honors for Bath and the mighty Twining family.
Pints of chocolate milk flowed throughout the run of the Celina varsity boys from sectional through state play and they brought home the gold for Mercer County, God and country.
They also were the champions of the WBL as they departed the WOHSBC.
Dayle Aldrich, Allie Meeker and Abbey Ambroza led Shawnee to a great season as well falling short of state play. Aldrich on the other hand was bowler of the year in both the WOHSBC and the brand new WBL. They are undefeated thus far this season, with Meeker now away at college and making her mark in adult leagues.
One of the great stories of the past season was / is Lima Central Catholic seemingly doing it on Riepenhoff power. Four members of that family were involved in last seasons play and Maddie Knotts has entered the fray this season with the departure of her cousin Cecilia for Xavier. This years T-Birds lost an early season match with Wapak but have not lost since and seem focused on making a bigger run this season. If only the sectional and district action do not conflict with T-Bird Basketball.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot …
Years never pass that we do not lose a connection with folks that we love! Sometimes it is by natural causes and at other times because we just agree to disagree from a distance.
Thursday evening, January 3rd at Community Lanes, the Lambeau field of high school bowling, LCC and Minster will be rolling against each other right around 6pm. It is my hope to be on hand … a pint of water or coffee may be consumed as this is high school play.
Sadly memories will not be avoidable with respect to the many years that LCC and Temple Christian visited this great house as a member of the WOHSBC. That relationship came to an end suddenly about three - five months ago as the teams from the south wanted to stay local. It is interesting and character showing that LCC is making the trip.
Will there be another? One story out there that has gained a considerable foothold among solid sources is that Community Lanes will be closing … I have even been a small part of pushing that story forward. I did speak with a board member who has shared that such is not the case. Let me tip this pint in the hopes that all will be well and Community Lanes will carry on.
Be blessed and a blessing to others!!!


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The average UK worker will spend 82,086 hours working over their lifetime, according to DPG Plc (CIPD course providers). Imagine if those 82,086 hours are spent in an environment that is mentally, emotionally, and physically draining. This would have massive effects for both the person and the business, such as work-life conflict, work task stress, decreased productivity, life dissatisfaction, and job dissatisfaction.
I come from a psychology background and, as the HR & Talent Manager at Ampersand, it is really important to me that we do everything we can to make even a few of those 82,086 hours of work a positive contribution towards physical and psychological health. To get us on that track, we've implemented a few new initiatives that focus on office wellbeing.
Collecting Feedback
To ensure I was focusing on wellbeing initiatives that everyone wanted to see and not just charging forward with ideas that I alone thought would be beneficial, I started the process by collating feedback. Every year, Ampersand invests in an employee engagement survey developed by Best Companies. Through scientific research, they've determined that employee engagement falls into 8 main factors.
Off the back of the survey results, I conducted several focus groups with the wider business to dive deeper into the Best Companies results and ensure Ampersand focused on the right factors of engagement. By the end of the focus groups, the number one priority factor to focus on was Wellbeing.
Reuben, our Front End Developer, explained why he loved being a part of the focus groups: "[I was able] to voice my issues and not feel like I was being laughed at and looked down upon. I could get a 'straight-to-the-point' answer that both ticked the box and helped me."
One of our Project Managers, Martha, put it quite simply: "[The focus groups were great to enable us] to share our opinions and see them get actioned."
Although this step could have been seen as time-consuming, it drove the change the business needed.
What We Did
Off the back of the focus groups, I rallied a group of volunteers to have dedicated time to turn some of the focus group feedback into practical recommendations and ultimately real change for the business. We broke down our ideas into Projects and Quick Wins.
Quick Wins
The Quicks Wins are ideas that were implemented quickly to increase wellbeing on a daily basis. Our quick wins included:
- Office plants – Not only did we buy plants for the office area in general, but we also partnered with Flourish for an Adopt-A-Plant initiative. Employees were able to pick out and care for their very own desk plant. James, Service Desk Support Analyst and volunteer for the wellbeing group, loved this Quick Win: "My favourite initiative has definitely been adopting my plant, Tropicana. Brings a nice bit of greenery to the desk."
- Weekly fruit deliveries – We've started adding a big fruit haul to our weekly shops. During a time of year full of holiday treats and baked goods, it's great to have some healthy options as well.
- Office clean-out – Ampersand has desperately needed a bit of spring (in our case, autumn and winter) cleaning. To give us more space for storage, we donated about 20 monitors and 20 towers to a computer recycling company in Manchester. Getting rid of our outdated tech enabled us to rearrange and detox the office. Our Office Manager, Ellen, who was crucial in implementing the Quick Wins, mentioned how the "general office tidy up and the plants have made a huge difference, they make the office feel a lot more welcoming."
- Standing desks – We ordered a few standing desks equipped with monitors and cables. This is a great way for anyone in the office to change up their work environment while increasing physical health. Win-win!
- Office yoga & meditation – During our Self Care Week in November, we invited a yoga and meditation professional to run a few 75 minutes sessions in the office. This is not a one-and-done initiative, though! The feedback on the session was very positive and something we hope to do on a quarterly basis.
- Ampersand Library – Wellbeing doesn't only refer to working out and eating healthy. It also refers to challenging yourself and learning new things, both professionally and personally. This is why we've added a new breakout space to the office, our own little Ampersand Library! This is a space where employees can kick back and read from our selection of donated books.
- #MindMonth – Another quick win involved doing more initiatives revolved around mental health. With this in mind, we began 2019 with our #MindMonth. We've partnered with Manchester Mind to host a different mental health awareness activity every Wednesday. On 9th January, we hosted a Lunch & Learn where we watched Sarah Knight's Ted Talk on The Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, followed by a discussion around setting boundaries for yourself and mentally de-cluttering. On the 17th January, we had a Bake Sale. Who doesn't love a little sugar for a good cause? Throughout the rest of the month, we will be hosting a Play Day, a Games Tournament, and a wrap up/reflection Lunch & Learn. Our goal is to not only support wellbeing in the workplace but actively create opportunities to talk about it and learn more.
Overall, our Quick Wins have added a bit of life and energy to the office and encourage our employees to make sure they stay physically and mentally healthy on a day to day basis.
Although the Quick Wins were a great way to see change relatively quickly, we've also focused on a few Projects. Projects are the wellness initiatives that are ongoing, will involve more time and resources to implement, and truly focus on those areas that Ampersand could be doing even better.
Our first Project involved updating and being more transparent about flexible working. We've just released a new Flexible Working policy company-wide that breaks down core hours, working from home, and individual flexible working requests in a way that is digestible, yet informative.
The Wellbeing volunteers were integral in creating this new policy. We were able to think through as a group what was essential to see in this policy as well as any implications of changes that would affect both the employees and the business.
Going Forward
Now that we've had the opportunity to refresh our office space, update our flexible working policies, and bring in a few yoga and meditation session to be more conducive to positive wellbeing, the next step is focusing on mental health in the workplace.
As mentioned, we are currently in the midst of our #MindMonth. Not only does this month have fun opportunities to kick back and learn more about wellbeing, but we will also be releasing a new Wellbeing at Work policy that outlines to our employees how we support wellbeing in the workplace, both in terms of physical health and mental health. Along with a new policy, we will be releasing a platform with wellbeing at work resources and looking into mental health awareness training and other mental health outlets for our employees.
Although we've made big strides this year in the wellbeing factor, our work is far from over. Workplace wellbeing is not a one-time thing to focus on; it's a commitment to our employees to ensure they have an opportunity to be their happiest and healthiest self.
Our ultimate goal is to continue to tackle workplace factors that may negatively affect wellbeing and promote a culture where those 82,086 hours of work are not increasing stress, but instead, increasing purpose, commitment to health, and an overall better work-life balance.


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Division of Infectious Diseases
Dominik Mertz
MD, MSc, FMH(CH)
Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine
Medical Director Infection Control, Hamilton Health Sciences
Education and Professional Standing
Dr. Dominik Mertz, MD, MSc, FMH (CH), Associate Professor, attended medical school at the University Basel, Switzerland (1996-2002). He completed his training in Internal Medicine (2006) and Infectious Diseases (2009) in Switzerland and is board certified in both disciplines. He moved to Hamilton in August 2009 to complete a Master Degree in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University (2009-2011).
In June 2011, Dr. Mertz started as an Assistant Professor at McMaster University (Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine and affiliated with the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact and the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine) and is serving as the Medical Director Infection Prevention and Control at Hamilton Health Sciences since. He was promoted to Associate Professor by July 2016.
His particular research interest is the epidemiology of hospital-acquired infections and of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, and antimicrobial stewardship. He published >60 peer reviewed articles to date. He is an associate editor for BMC Infectious Diseases and serves as the first-named editor for the 3rd edition of the book 'Evidence-based Infectious Diseases'. He is teaching at the undergraduate (MD program), graduate (Health Research Methodology) and postgraduate level at McMaster University.
Research Areas and Clinical Focus:
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Epidemiology and risk factors for resistance and infections by resistant bacteria
- Prevention of C. difficile infection
- Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Honours and Grants:
- Physician Service Incorporated Foundation (research funding)
- Hamilton Health Sciences Early Career Award (2013-2016)
- Lichtenstein Foundation (Basel, Switzerland)
- Swiss National Science Foundation Research Fellowship (October 2009 to May 2011)
- Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases Award 2009 for best epidemiological research
Selected Publications
- Mertz D, Whitlock R, Kokoszka AY, Swith SW, Carignan A, Rehan M, Jaffer IH, Alsagheir A, Loeb M. Routine surveillance versus independent assessment by an outcome adjudication committee in assessing patients for sternal surgical site infections after cardiac surgery. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol; 37(5):600-602; 2016.
- Lytvyn L, Quack K, Banfield L, Johnston BC, Mertz D. Probiotics and synbiotics for the prevention of post-operative infections following abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Hosp Infection. 2016: 92(2): 130-139
- Mertz D, Alawfi A, Pernica J, Rutherford C, Luinstra K, Smieja MJ. Clinical Severity of Pediatric Respiratory Illness with Enterovirus D68 as Compared to Rhinovirus or Other Enterovirus Genotypes: A Matched Cohort Study. CMAJ. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.150619; 2015.
- Irfan N, Brooks A, Mithoowani S, Celleti S, Mertz D. A Controlled Quasi-Experimental Study of an Educational Intervention to Reduce the Unnecessary Use of Antimicrobials For Asymptomatic Bacteriuria. PlosOne. 16;10(7):e0132071; 2015.
- Kasenda B, von Elm E, You J, Blümle A, Tomonaga Y, Saccilotto R, Amstutz A, Bengough T, Meerpohl J, Stegert M, Tikkinen KAO, Neumann I, Carrasco-Labra A, Faulhaber M, Mulla S, Mertz D, Akl EA, Bassler D, Busse JW, Ferreira-González I, Lamontagne F, Nordmann A, Gloy V, Raatz H, Moja L, Rosenthal R, Ebrahim S, Schandelmaier S, Sun X, Vandvik PO, Johnston BC, Walter MA, Burnand B, Schwenkglenks M, Hemkens L, Bucher HC, Guyatt GH, Briel M. Prevalence, characteristics, and publication of discontinued randomized trials. JAMA. 311(10): 1045; 2014.
- Srigley JA, Brooks A, Sung M, Yamamura D, Haider S, Mertz D. Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics and Clostridium difficile Infection. Am J Infect Control. 41(11):1116; 2013.
- Mertz D, Kim TH, Johnstone J, Lam PP, Science M, Kuster SP, Fadel S, Tran D, Fernandez E, Bhatnagar N, Loeb M. Populations at risk for severe or complicated influenza illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 347:f5061; 2013.
- Mertz D, Nuri K, O'Neill C, Loeb M. Algorithm to Reduce Unnecessary Isolation Days in Patients with a History of Colonization by Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms. Am J Infect Control. 41(11):1119; 2013.
- Mertz D, Johnstone J, Loeb M. Does duration of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis matter in cardiac surgery? A systematic review. Ann Surg. 254(1):48-54; 2011.
- Mertz D, Frei R, Jaussi B, Battegay M, Flückiger U, Widmer AF. Exclusive Staphylococcus aureus throat carriage. At risk populations. Arch Intern Med. 169(2):172-178; 2009.


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Shares of FuelCell Energy Inc. /zigman2/quotes/203763461/composite FCEL +4.69% powered up 32% in active premarket trading Tuesday, which would put them on track to nearly triple in four days, after the fuel cell maker announced that its waste water treatment facility in Tulare, Calif. had started commercial operations. Trading volume swelled to 6.4 million shares just before the open, compared with the full-day average of about 23.2 million shares. The company had said in its announcement late last week that it had entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Southern California Edison, which is a subsidiary of Edison International /zigman2/quotes/206923834/composite EIX +1.37% , to purchase renewable and carbon neutral power for supply to the California grid. The stock had more than doubled over the previous three sessions, rising from from the Dec. 26 closing price of 82 cents to $1.68 on Monday. The stock has rocketed more than 5-fold (up 413%) over the past three months but had still dropped 74.6% year to date through Monday, while the S&P 500 /zigman2/quotes/210599714/realtime SPX +0.06% has gained 28.5% this year. The stock had started a big rally in early November after FuelCell announced it was expanding a partnership with Exxon Mobil Corp. /zigman2/quotes/204455864/composite XOM -0.46% to develop carbon capturing technology.
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Stephanie Schorow, who has lived in West Medford for 18 years, is a writer and a clay artist.
I divide my time among various creative efforts. I have been making pottery for more than 25 years; currently I study at Mudflat Studio in Somerville. I have taught pottery at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and sell my work through the Mudflat Gallery and various craft fairs. I create functional pottery in stoneware, adding surface decorations such as slip work and carving. Additionally, I create modern, American twists on traditional Mexican "Day of the Dead" figurines.
My 'day job' is as a freelance writer, editor and writing instructor. I am the author, co-author or editor of eight nonfiction books, including: Inside the Combat Zone; The Crime of the Century: How the Brink's Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston, Boston on Fire: A History of Fires and Firefighting in Boston; The Cocoanut Grove Fire; and Drinking Boston: A History of the City and Its Spirits. I have worked for the Boston Herald, the Associated Press and other newspapers. I am currently working on a novel.
See my website at stephanieschorow.com.
The image of a well-dressed, upper-class female skeleton has long been a motif in Mexican art. Drawing on traditions of the "El Día de los Muertos" or "Day of the Dead" ceremonies – in which the dead return for a happy visit – La Catrina was a form of social satire in a country in which a huge gap existed between rich and poor. As a museum curator noted, ""Death brings this neutralizing force; everyone is equal in the end." Thus the elegant garb of the Catrina contrasts with her deceased state.
I became fascinated with Day of the Dead images when I first went to Mexico in 1983 to study Spanish. The cheerful images of Los Muertos, often depicted drinking, playing music or getting married, was starkly different than the scary skulls and bone motifs in American culture and Halloween traditions. La Catrina, often pictured with parrots and fancy garb, fascinated me and I began doing my own versions of her. More recently, I began to add elements of modern American culture – the equivalent of the fancy hats and boas in Rivera's world. Today's Catrinas chat on cell phone, or play on iPads, with Angry Birds and Twitter birds adding a new element. Like the Catrinas in Mexican art, my ladies mock the trappings of life that seem so important to us but will not accompany us into the next world.


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CRUK and AZ collaborate on cancer screening
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) scientists are to be given access to drug discovery facilities at AstraZeneca's Cambridge site as part of a new collaboration announced today.
In a statement the companies say that CRUK will have 'unprecedented' access to screening tools and over two million molecules in the compound library at AstraZeneca's MRC UK Centre for Lead Discovery, which will be built at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Alexa Smith, Cancer Research UK's head of translational research funding, says: "Having access to AstraZeneca's extensive compound library and innovative drug discovery technology will help our researchers quickly translate new discoveries into patient benefit.
"We hope this initial proposed agreement will develop into a longer term arrangement that will boost our drug discovery capabilities further, with scope to develop similar strategic partnerships with other leading drug discovery organisations in future."
High-throughput screening methods will be used to identify lead compounds for potential cancer drugs from the compound library.
This will include fragment-based lead generation – in which small chemical fragments are screened against drug targets – as well as the screening of a collection of compounds that could be useful for blocking kinase drug targets, and screens to identify active compounds in cells that could be starting points for new drugs.
Screening scientists from both companies will work together on up to five drug screens each year. CRUK will decide which cancer drug discovery projects to investigate and AZ has the option to negotiate a license with Cancer Research Technology (CRT) – CRUK's commercial arm – to progress the most promising candidates through further development.
Menelas Pangalos who is AZ's executive VP of innovative medicines and early development says: "We're delighted to build on our strong relationship with Cancer Research UK. This research programme at the AstraZeneca MRC UK Centre for Lead Discovery demonstrates how we will create a truly permeable research environment at our new site in Cambridge."
AstraZeneca also recently announced four new collaborations with the University of Cambridge, deepening its ties with the city's life sciences 'ecosystem'. The collaborations comprise neuroscience research, access to AZ's pipeline compounds, PhD programmes to support future leaders in science, and an entrepreneur-in-residence programme.
George Underwood
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The heat wave that shook Europe at the end of July has shifted towards the boreal regions of the planet, parking momentarily in Greenland, where it has caused a very disturbing obvious effect.
Indeed, due to this circumstance, the gigantic island lost more than half of its ice surface, which simply melted due to the heat. It is estimated that about 12.5 billion tons of ice ended up converted into a sufficient volume of water to fill 64 million Olympic pools.
The images speak for themselves, as can be seen in this video:
According to experts on climate and ecological issues, this melting is anticipated in almost 30 years, as it was predicted that the Greenland glacier surface would begin to melt in this way and in this volume only until the year 2050.
On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that this is the second massive melt that occurs in Greenland in this summer season. Just in mid-June, this very worrying image of a dog sled circulated, but not on ice or snow, but in the crystalline waters of a sapphire-colored lake.
The landscape, however, was not from any tropical country, but from Greenland itself, where the lost ice had given rise to that heavenly scene.
On that occasion, researcher Steffen Olsen, author of the image, released his recording as evidence of an increasingly undeniable critical situation.
It should be noted that the thaw and heat wave are only the most visible elements of a much wider phenomenon. To the extent that everything is connected in nature, this drastic change in the temperature of the poles will undoubtedly have important effects on phenomena such as the food chain of the ecosystems in question, the survival of the living beings involved, the level and the ocean temperature and more. That is, it is not in any way isolated phenomena.
How much more destruction do we have to provoke and witness so that the human being finally reacts and puts all the necessary measures to take care of the planet?
With info from BBC & National Geographic
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Leighton O'Brien appoints Operations Manager (Europe & Africa)
Leighton O'Brien today announced the promotion of Mahir Hodzic to Operations Manager (Europe and Africa). The key appointment will accelerate growth of global field technologies operations. Formerly Business Development Engineer (Asia Pacific), Mr Hodzic will lead the commercial, business development and engineering functions of Leighton O'Brien's growing European and African field technologies business including precision…Read more


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Over three years ago, I compiled a list of easy ways for us all to get more involved in being advocates and agents of change in a movement toward more equity. While my particular focus is on educational equity, these simple suggestions can apply to any kind of activism and (hopefully) can help you get inspired.
In the spirit of inspiration, I'm re-publishing the list in concise form. This is for my students but also for all of us planning the summer months and thinking about how to align our lives even more closely with our values in all that we do.
- Share the Love
- Join a Movement or Organization
- Support on the Smaller Community/Neighbor Level
- Go Big
- Go Small
- Donate Effectively
- Gift
- Read More & Get Inspired
- Get Involved in Local Politics
- Get Enough Sleep
- Support Parenting People
- Stop Multitasking
- Love Your Library (or other resources)
- Simply Connect
- Articulate your volunteer and social justice work/thinking for your resume or CV.
- Highlight your volunteer and social justice work in a personal statement or cover letter for graduate school or employment.
- Developing a teaching philosophy or a personal/professional philosophy statement.


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Climber missing in Peru
A search is underway for a young climber from Buxton who has gone missing in Peru. 22 year old Thomas Jagger was last seen a week ago.
Live updates
Family of missing hiker want to "grieve"
The family of missing Derbyshire hiker, Thomas Jagger, who has gone missing while on a trip to Peru, say they want to be left alone to 'grieve privately.'
Thomas was reported missing to the Foreign Office on 27th July after reports he went on a walk in mountains in the Ancash region of Peru alone. The Foreign Office released a statement on behalf of the family and a close friend of Mr Jagger:
Tributes to missing climber
Tributes have been paid to a British climber who is feared dead after going missing in Peru.
22-year-old Thomas Jagger from Derbyshire has been missing in the Ancash region of Peru for more than a week.
The Warwick University student, who was a member of the Mountaineering Society was reported missing to the Foreign Office on 27th July.
Tributes have appeared on the group's facebook page.


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7 Makeup Tips for Girls Who Want to Slim Their Face ...
Just like there are clothing tricks to create a slimmer look, so too are there make-up hacks that you should be using. Of course, you're beautiful at any size, but if you aren't happy with what you see in the mirror, it's time to change your make-up routine. Some basic (and really easy) tricks are all you need to create a slimmer looking face with very little time and effort. You'll get loads of compliments and an outstanding boost to your confidence.
1. Use a Primer to Get Rid of Puffiness
A good quality primer helps create a clean, smooth and slim slate for your make-up. Experts say to smooth it on before your cosmetics because it helps tighten skin and control puffiness so that your face looks thinner in an instant. As a bonus, primer helps keep your make-up in place all day long so you never have to reapply.


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Devotional: Don't sit idly by when you can do something
II Kings 7:3 says, "Now there were four leprous men at the entrance of the gate; and they said to one another, 'Why are we sitting here until we die? If we say, we will enter the city, the famine is in the city, and we shall die there. And if we sit here, we die also. Now therefore, come, let us surrender to the army of the Syrians. If they keep us alive, we shall live, and if they kill us, we shall only die.'"
Quite often, I think of these four men who were outside the city gate, all dying on leprosy, not allowed to see their families anymore, pronounced unclean by the priest, and even refused entrance to the camp of their people. They understood they would live this way until they died.
However, one day one of the men said (in my words) "Why don't we do something!" They had a revelation. Anything is better than sitting there doing nothing! They refused to allow death to consume them.
As you read this story, it records how they rose up and began to walk toward the Syrian camp of soldiers. As they marched it appears God's angels from Heaven marched with them and shook the heavens and the earth. These four men destined to die, entered the enemy's camp! The Syrian army heard the sound and felt the earth quake as they marched. The result was them running for their lives with all their might, displaying great fear and trembling.
Yet, it was only four leprous men and their God who decided to visit their enemies camp that day. The lepers were able to eat until they were satisfied, and there was plenty left for the rest of God's people.
This is a great lesson for you and me in this hour. I encourage you to refuse to sit around waiting to die. We can refuse to listen to bad reports. Don't sit around waiting for the thing that is consuming you to finally do you in. If you want to be successful, you are going to have to be more than an observer.
I have found that when we stop observing and really begin to participate in doing the right thing, God will help us. Do something! Our God will help us to overcome just like He did the lepers in II Kings.
We do something by getting involved in our church, choosing to serve others, find a way to volunteer, etc. We will never be a success at anything to which we do not apply ourselves. Have a great week.


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I've been sitting on these photos for a while but I'm so glad to be sharing them with you today. October just seemed like the perfect month to spotlight this amazing fantasy wedding shoot! It was photographed by my friend Chelsea LaVere and was first featured on my friend Sara's … [Read more...] about Romantic Maleficent Fantasy Wedding Shoot
Hot Topic Has Awesome Disney Halloween Costumes
This post contains affiliate links. Happy September! Despite the hot temps here in Southern California, now that Labor Day has passed it's officially fall, which means HALLOWEEN ALL THE THINGS. Halloween has had a presence at The Disneyland Resort for a while but things … [Read more...] about Hot Topic Has Awesome Disney Halloween Costumes
Maleficent Movie Review
I admit I'm not the world's biggest "Sleeping Beauty" fan. She's just not "my" princess, and believe it or not I've only seen the movie once. So I feel no great connection or loyalty to Aurora, Maleficent, or any of the story's other characters. Such I had no real expectations … [Read more...] about Maleficent Movie Review
My Favorite Maleficent Merchandise
This post contains affiliate links. Maleficent week continues with some of my favorite Maleficent merchandise available right now from Hot Topic and The Disney Store. I tried to narrow it down to live action movie Maleficent specifically, but Hot Topic has some really good … [Read more...] about My Favorite Maleficent Merchandise
MAC Maleficent Makeup Collection
This post contains affiliate links. I suppose I should just dub this week "Maleficent Week" since there's SO MUCH HAPPENING surrounding the Mistress of All Evil. Today I'm spotlighting the MAC Maleficent makeup collection. Lots of cool cosmetics here, like lipsticks in … [Read more...] about MAC Maleficent Makeup Collection


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Most people do have multiple replica watches. It is nice to be able to wear a different watch per season, outfit or occasion. However, most people do not have the money to pay thousands of USD for every watch. Fortunately, this is not necessary at all. With such an expensive watch you pay not only […]Continue reading
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Wearing watches: 3 good reasons!
Our mobile phone now gives us a very simple time. What time is it? You see a lot of people grab their mobile phone to check what time it is. It seems that timepieces are unnecessary and watches are no longer worn. Yet there are 3 good reasons to wear watches! Wearing replica watches? These […]Continue reading


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Showcasing a sleek fusion of creative design and effortless indoor and outdoor living spaces, this beautiful architecturally designed home enjoys a perfect North East aspect with spectacular 180 degree views as far as the eye can see, and is set on 961m2 of prime real estate.
There is an extensive use of glass throughout the home creating a truly wonderful sense of space and openness. Incorporating a modern split level design with contemporary kitchen, Caesar stone bench-tops, stainless steel appliances, formal and informal living areas and full length bi-fold doors which open from the living area to a wide entertaining deck, perfect for taking in the magnificent coastal panorama.
The brilliant and well considered floor plan consists of:
– 3 double bedrooms (all with built in robes)
– Magnificent main bedroom with 180 degree waterviews and magnifcient walk in wardrobe + ensuite
– 3 striking bathrooms, main with custom built lava stone bath tub
– Soaring 14 foot ceilings
– 5 car garage with internal access + secure electric gate on entry
– 961m2 fully fenced, immaculately maintained and landscaped gardens
– 8 person spa over looking bayviews prestige view
Only 50 minutes from Sydney and moments from beaches, schools and some of central coast's finest restaurants. This property is a must to inspect for those seeking a first class statement in luxury family living.
47 Bay View Avenue, East Gosford NSW, Australia


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Lyon's Roofing Company
10:15 -12:10 :: screens delivered and installed, back storm door
1:15 – 9:15 :: finish back storm door, front storm door, exterior trim around doors and windows, and front siding
9:15 – :: final clean up
It is almost dark and they are still doing their final clean up. I'm exhausted and heading to bed. I'll take pictures tomorrow and post them.


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Four reasons why Celtics shouldn't trade for Kyrie Irving
BOSTON – Is it just me, or does it feel like the start of the NBA season -- as much as I love it -- will be a letdown compared to the offseason?
The news cycle has been seemingly non-stop all summer, beginning with the Celtics trading away the No. 1 overall pick to go down two spots while picking up another future first-round pick.
Just when it seemed things were about to truly slow down, Cleveland's Kyrie Irving drops maybe the biggest bomb of the summer in asking for a trade.
Only 25 years old, you can bet every team in the NBA -- that includes the Celtics -- will reach out to the Cavs, just to keep themselves in the loop.
It's one thing to be in touch. But actually put together a package for Irving? That's an entirely different matter.
While there are many who see Irving as an upgrade over just about every player on the Celtics roster, Boston needs to tread carefully when it comes to a possible deal involving the four-time All-Star.
Here are four reasons why, as talented as Irving is, the Celtics should take a pass on making a legitimate run at him.
The Celtics are like an NBA warehouse, full of assets in all shapes, sizes and values. The whole point of making a trade is to add value to your team, which in the case of the Celtics means making them closer to becoming a title contender. Trading for Irving will surely cost Isaiah Thomas as well as at least one more starter/key rotation player (Jae Crowder?). Considering both Thomas (28) and Crowder (27) are older than Irving (25), chances are high that the Cavs will also want Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum, too. That's a lot of talent leaving the nest for a player who, while extremely talented, doesn't provide enough to make the Celtics a better team. If that doesn't happen, what's the point of making the deal?
The Celtics' perimeter defense will likely take a dip after Avery Bradley's trade to Detroit. But adding Irving to the mix will only make matters worse at that end of the floor. And while Thomas has certainly taken his share of criticism as a defender, Irving is by no means an upgrade. In fact, Irving's defensive rating last season (109.1) was actually worse than Thomas' (108.6).
Losing to Golden State in the Finals. David Griffin not being re-signed as the team's GM after putting together teams that advanced to the NBA Finals three years in a row. Rumors gaining steam that this will be LeBron James' final season in Cleveland before taking his talents out West to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. And now, Irving wants to be traded.
It's no secret that the Cavs are trending downward. That's great for the Celtics, who look as though they are the next best thing in the East. But trading for Irving, though it certainly has its benefits,would likely provide Cleveland with enough talent to stay high atop the Eastern Conference standings and keep that championship window propped open for one more season.
Irving plays with LeBron James. He has been to the NBA Finals in each of the last three seasons, coming away with a title in 2016 that included him making arguably the biggest shot in Cavaliers history.
The fact that Irving is serious about walking away from a situation that has done nothing but produce trips to the NBA Finals the last three years, is indeed a head-scratcher to many. And while I certainly respect his desire to branch out and run his own team (which is not going to happen with LeBron in Cleveland), if Irving was truly about winning at all costs then all this talk about wanting to be traded would have never become a talking point. Because whatever team trades for him will not be nearly as good as the one he's leaving behind.


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Often referred to as informal leaders, I consider them to be critical to the success of every company. They are powerful resources that can be instrumental in spreading critical positive behaviors from the bottom up. Below are four that I find most common in companies today:
Dignity builders are really master motivators of other people and catalysts for improvement around them. They are often found in the role of a line manager, but they can be found at all levels, and they understand what drives those with whom they work.
They know how to empower a sense of excellence among others. Many of the most effective dignity builders are in the rank and file, where they can interact directly with customers as well as other employees. Dignity builders often have an extensive vision of the culture and about what behaviors are likely to lead to improvement.
Paradigm shifters are effective role models. They bring demonstrated critical behaviors or skills to the environment in ways that others will observe them and pay attention. They are often located in middle or senior management positions. They are well respected and effective peer influencers up and down the communications lines of the company.
Turbo Networkers are at the center of personal communication within the organization. They are connected internally, externally and across silos, also. They communicate freely and openly with everyone. They serve as conduits among people who might not otherwise share information or ideas. Tapping the Turbo Networkers to generate buzz can go a long way in getting a message distributed rapidly.
Bleeding Edge Adopters are the people who excitedly experiment with new technologies, processes, and ways of working. They love the adrenaline that flows when tackling a new issue or finding a new, more effective way to do tasks within the company. They are patient in finding ways they can effectively use the new technology or process. They love to share that knowledge with others on a regular basis. I would suggest you engage them in any new pilot programs, or whenever you are looking to demonstrate impact quickly.
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Us: "Hiii Billy Blanks, fitness legend, karate champion, creator of Tae Bo! We totally love Tae Bo and did all your tapes. We can't wait to workout with you!!!" Yep, two Tae Bo fangirls over here!
We got to chat with Billy about his upcoming event at the Norwalk Theater, what his guilty pleasures are (does he even have any?), and lots more…👇🏻
What will participants experience on the 28th?!
They're going to experience a lot! I'm going to teach the basic fundamentals of what fitness is all about. And not just fitness – health and wellness. I don't want anyone thinking I'm coming to kill them with a workout! I'm coming to give information and show everyone how to stay in a workout.
Can all fitness levels attend??
Everyone can attend because I'm going to start everyone off with the basics. I think everyone should learn how to do basics. When you understand technique, it's easier to increase your level of fitness. In the first 20 minutes of the workout I'll teach technique, then I'll put some music on and we'll take it and apply it to the music. We're going to get a good workout!
Is it true you invented Tae Bo while working out to the Rocky theme??
That's true!
I was in my basement. I had just won the National Championships, and of course, I put on the Rocky theme song (laughs). As soon as the song came on I started moving, kicking, and punching to the beat. Within 2-3 minutes I got cardiovascularly tired. I was one of the best fighters in the United States but I was not in good cardio shape! I started combining karate moves, boxing moves, and calisthenics all together into a routine. I joined a ballet company because I didn't know how to count music at the time. I had a Russian instructor who taught me ballet and how to count music. Once I learned to count music, I started to create routines.
What's your advice for people who want to start a workout regimen?
I think one of the most important things about getting into a fitness program is, more than build your body, you need to build your confidence. Confidence will help build your body. Sometimes people won't know what they're doing and overdo it. The next day they're sore and they quit. I can help you develop your confidence while you're working out at the same time. It's going to give you a chance to increase your fitness program…and make your fitness program become a lifestyle!
About Billy…
What's your guilty pleasure? Come on, are you eating chocolate cake at night??
I don't have a guilty thing! I eat what I want to eat because I train. I workout. Fitness to me is a lifestyle. Because it's a lifestyle, I don't have a guilty feeling about eating something. When fitness is not a lifestyle for you, you feel the guilt.
But do I like to eat sweet stuff? Yes. Do I like to eat a hamburger every once in a while? Yes. Do I do it every day? No. I like to drink a Pepsi once a week. And I don't feel guilty. I just drink it. The thing that I like the most though on a cheat day? I like to eat an Oh Henry! bar (laughs). Or I like to go to Roscoe's Chicken every 3 months.
Next thing on your bucket list is:
I have a dream that I will one day get the Nobel Peace Prize. That's my goal.
What motivates you?
Life. I tell people that every day above ground is a blessed day for me. And being around people. I come and teach a class – people motivate me. You never know whose life you're going to change and by changing somebody else's life, it changes your life. It gives me a chance to look at myself.
When you're not in fitness mode, what could we find you doing?
I like to make music! I like to rap !I'll go in the studio and I'll make the music and then I'll get together with my son when he's in town. We go in the studio and I'll rap and he'll sing.
I wanted to make music for my classes but I didn't know how to put it all together. That's when we had the vinyl records. He was like 14 years old showing me how to mix!
Anything else you want our readers to know before the event?
Don't be nervous. Come with an open mind and give me a chance to show you some things. And even if they never do it again, just come and have a great time. Don't worry about me trying to kill them in a workout. Come and have some fun!
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You heard him, people! Come workout with Billy. We'll be there too sweating away with you!
Get tickets here.
And here's a couple of pics Lora took in a mini-photoshoot we had with Billy before we got started!
Interview: Lora + Bev
Photos: Lora Karam + some photos provided by Billy Blanks


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As global macro-economic headwinds grow in strength, finance bosses are under increasing pressure to find ways to cut costs, increase margins, free cashflow and protect working capital on the balance sheet. Getting better at utilising commercial credit is key. Too often it is under-used in the organisation, especially in B2B payments, but new digital payments platforms offer a fresh approach.
Payment problems
Supplier payments have been left untouched by innovation for so long that most CFOs could be forgiven for passing over this part of the business when looking for new ways to run finance functions more efficiently. Yet there are huge opportunities here. Most large organisations have extensive networks of suppliers they pay vast sums to every month. Complex, inefficient and manual processes mean payments often go awry. Over half (53%) of FTSE 350 CFOs responding to an Optal report said they spend more than £20m per month on B2B payments. Unfortunately, 49% admitted their teams had misdirected or made duplicate payments.
Paying suppliers via commercial credit cards should be a no-brainer. They offer the benefit of simplifying the process, by consolidating multiple payment methods, as well as maximising working capital. They also preserve corporate reputation and ensure organisations maintain good relationships with their suppliers, by ensuring buyers aren't forced to extend their payment terms.
Yet what happens when these suppliers don't accept cards? It's not uncommon, especially for B2B payments. The cost and admin overheads associated with signing up with acquirers can be too much for many businesses plus the double keying to produce valuable invoice data can lead to errors and reconciliation issues. This is true of organisations of all sizes, all the way up to HMRC.
The result for finance teams is they are being forced to manage multiple costly payment processes for different suppliers, many of them disrupted by human error. It also undermines efforts to manage the corporate accounts according to best practices, i.e. preserving working capital. What's more, if finance departments aren't fully utilising their commercial credit lines, they're still paying for that latent capacity on corporate cards.
A new approach
Fortunately, new digital platforms offer innovative solutions to these problems. Invapay allows the buyer to pay all suppliers by card — even those that don't accept. Invapay simply converts these funds to pay the supplier via EFT or faster payments. For the supplier, this means fast, friction-free payments with no need to invest in card acceptance, which will ensure a good working relationship is maintained with their partners.
On the buyer side, CFOs get to extend their Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and maximise previously underutilised credit lines, enabling them to keep working capital on the balance sheet for as long as possible. Payments processes are streamlined and simplified, with reconciliation automated. Corporate customers pay a small fee classed as an "on-balance sheet liability", to protect their working capital.
With eight in ten CFOs embracing digital technologies to help them achieve their goals, it makes sense to take a look at what Invapay can do for your business.
If you'd like some more practical advice on how to optimise your working capital, and how Invapay can help, download this eBook.