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Sustainable Corporate Governance in 21st century
This book is dedicated to those, who wish for a stress-free natural environment for themselves, their children and their children's children. The narrative tells the story of how investments – a critical factor in the global economy – can mitigate the impact of climate change. Finding a way for the key corporate governance players to reconcile economic and sustainable development criteria is the main theme. This is a point that needs to be understood by the global community, because, unlike financial crises, the ill effects of global warming can not be reversed.
Working on sustainable development issues from the vantage point of corporate governance is a continuous journey, as new topical phenomena emerge and their proper place must be found in the scientific narrative.
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Jazmine Karess Events was established in Jan 2017 by Owner and Lead Planner Jazmine Peaters. With a degree in business management from Howard University, Jazmine has assisted with, coordinated, and planned a wide variety of events over the last 10 years. Jazmine is a graduate of the Executive Wedding Planner Mentor Program along with 3 consecutive years of hands-on experience on wedding day.
In her spare time, Jazmine enjoys live music, Marvel movies, theater, and is a huge Harry Potter fan (#Gryffindor)! With a commitment to organization, communication, and enthusiasm, Jazmine Karess Events would love to help create a memorable and meaningful story for your event day! Check us out on Wedding Wire and click on our contact page to tell us more about your event!
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Commission raises new flags in Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park
The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission has unfurled another phase of the new Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park with the installation of 13 flag along the park's Victory Row.
Located at Texas 105 and Interstate 45, the flags represent all six military branches including the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Merchant Marines. Also included are the American flag, POW flag, Texas flag, Montgomery County flag, city of Conroe flag, MCVMC flag and the visitors mast for schools, military units, classes, and organizations visiting the Memorial.
Former Montgomery County Judge and retired United State Marine Cpl. Jimmie Edwards III, who launched the effort to relocate and expand the park, said the MCVMC is seeking underwriters for each mast and flag.
"We will have a formal dedication later in the year and recognize all of our underwriters, sponsors, and supports of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park," Edwards said. "I wish to express our appreciation of the continued support of the Montgomery County Commissioners Court and the Conroe City Council."
The installation comes on the heels of the commission unveiling the first memorial monument at the site in June.
The monument, which stands more than 15 feet tall, is dedicated to all branches of the military and represents a step forward in Edwards' and the members of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission's vision for the new park at Interstate 45 and Texas 105. The park will also honor first responders.
Edwards, who was critically injured during the Vietnam War and ultimately lost both legs from the knees down, began the mission to relocate the park from downtown Conroe in January 2017. His goal is to improve the park, which has 166 names of local men killed in action during their military service. The $8 million project has gained the support of all the cities in the county along with local and state leaders.
The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission is continuing to raise funds for the project. No completion date has been released. For more information visit www.mcvetmemorialpark.org.


text: Jazzy Beats and Real Talk: Mick Jenkins Jared Steinberg February 6, 2019 Concert Reviews, Events, Featured, Reviews Chicago rap sensation Mick Jenkins gave hip-hop heads at the sold-out Middle East show something heavy but sweet to work with. 1/25/19 – Middle East Wu-Tang and Biggie were playing as low-lying smoke clouds filled air, bouncing off the shallow, Middle East ceiling as hip-hop fans were eagerly awaiting their headliner. "Yell out if you checked that ego shit at the door!" boomed from back of the stage in a deep, authoritative voice, as the lyrical soul-rap powerhouse from Chicago's South Side, Mick Jenkins came out to a screaming audience to promote his new critically acclaimed album, Pieces of a Man. In a plain white tee and baseball hat down low over his eyes, Jenkins effortlessly flowed between tight raps and heavy conversation. Using a spoken word, dressed-down, unpretentious style of rap, he spoke about his personal experiences and relationships with a palpable honesty. He also addressed harsh societal truths using sweet, melodious hooks as a chaser. Describing his experiences with racial inequality, Jenkins put the audience in a trance with the deep-cutting lyrics of "What Am I to Do": "What's a brotha to do? / When you call the police but the trigger's on you / What's a brotha to do? / 'Cause I be screaming black they beat me to blue / Put it on TV then tell you what's true." He took a break mid-show to give his co-rapper and singer, theMIND, an opportunity to perform one of his own songs. In a moment of unexpected levity, theMIND sang out, "What do you do when love comes for you? You say yea!" Then an audience member loudly replied, "Well that seems like an oversimplification." The night clicked into full throttle when Jenkins dropped his old classic, "Jazz," from his original breakout mixtape, The Waters. As the first few haunting notes rang out, an electrical current shot through the crowd and everyone started jumping with giddiness. Eventually the entire room broke out into a classic "hip-hop-hooray" wave; a sure sign that you've done your job as a rapper. Showing gratefulness to his day-one fans for their response, Jenkins said with a humble smile, "Make some noise if you been rockin' with me since The Waters, man." With a palpable respect for the audience, Jenkins treated the crowd like they were his close friends, telling honest stories through his layered metaphors. He opened up about his renewed focus on writing, staying away from the party life, and strengthening his relationship with his fiancee, saying, "You'll never catch me out… I like my personal space… been working on my penmanship and my relationship." Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.


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One of the great things about these doll conventions is the ability to show off your own work and enter them into the competitions. Now, I can't sew worth a lick, but there were two categories I could enter: crafts and photography. I wasn't expecting to win anything, and I didn't place in either category, but I wanted to enter just for the sake of participating.
In the craft category, I took the Amelia Thimble logo and painstakingly, over three days, turned it into a cross stitch pattern. The actual hand-stitching of the pattern took over a month, but it was worth it. She's so cute!
In the photography category, the theme was "Believe in the power of play," so I took some dolls outside one afternoon and did just that — played!
There were many other great competition entries as well. Here are a few of my favorites:
This is only a sampling of the wonderful entries in the doll competitions. My heartfelt congratulations to all the winners!


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The Oxford Club, a private, international network of investors and entrepreneurs, has a singular mission: To grow and protect the wealth of its members.
So I love that its chief investment strategist, Alexander Green, is famous for asking the question that I often hear my clients ask: When are you rich enough?
Stop reading this article for a minute, and ponder this question for yourself. Pull out a pad and pen, or type on your favorite electronic device the three things that would make you feel rich enough.
Here are my three responses. I think you are "rich enough" if you:
- Are in good health,
- Have a great family and close friends, and
- Enjoy many interests.
While some are convinced that a person's wealth can be determined only by their income, I would argue that you determine your level of wealth by looking at a balance sheet of your life—not just an income statement.
And if having a lot of money is important to you, then pay attention to you net worth. I believe that it is a far better measure of how rich you are than annual income, though a high income certainly helps.
Let's look at the numbers.
According to the Tax Policy Center:
- If your annual household income is $107,628—you are among the top 20 percent of all income earners in America.
- If your income exceeds $148,687 you are in the top 10 percent.
- Making $208,810 puts you in the top 5 percent.
- And, if your household income is $521,411 or more—congratulations! You are in the top 1 percent of wage earners.
A recent survey on consumer finances by the Federal Reserve shows:
- A net worth of $415,700 puts you in the top 20 percent of American households.
- If your net worth is $952,200, you are in the top 10 percent.
These findings correlate with research by marketing professors Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, who found:
- One in eight American households have a net worth of $1 million or more.
- If your nest egg totals $1,863,800, you're in the top 5 percent of all households.
- And if your household net worth is $6,816,200, you are in the top 1 percent.
So if you're not "rich" now, how do you get there? I realize it is easier said than done, but follow these three approaches:
- Maximize your income (by upgrading your education and job skills).
- Minimize your outgoing expenses (by living beneath your means).
- Save the difference as much as you can.
Most wealthy people are not big spenders. In fact, quite the opposite is true.
According to extensive surveys by Dr. Stanley, the most productive accumulators of wealth spend far less than they can afford to on homes, cars, clothing, entertainment, vacations, etc.
Although some people have a higher-than-average income, that alone does not make them rich. Many aspire to be wealthy but don't achieve that goal for several reasons. They often buy expensive clothes, top-shelf wines and liquors, luxury cars, and all kinds of "bling," and they often purchase more house than they can actually afford to.
Their problem, in essence, is that they're trying to look rich, but that very strategy actually prevents them from ever truly becoming rich.
It may surprise you, but the vast majority of wealthy people in the United States:
- Live in a house that costs less than $400,000
- Are more likely to wear a Timex watch than a Rolex
- Generally pay $15 or less for a bottle wine
- Have never paid more than $400 for a suit
- Are more likely to drive a Honda than a BMW
- And, they spend very little on prestige brands and luxury items
Clearly, they are frugal. But they also report being very happy because they are not dependent on their families, employers, or the federal government for money. What a great feeling!
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Favorite part of my job: "I like socializing with others in order to promote the company. It's also just fun waiting to see the outcome! I've learned how to think creatively when it comes to promoting. I love that the company is involved with it's ambassadors; they help along the way and are very informative."


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When posting R markdown (.rmd, or .Rmd files) to Kyso you will need to convert them to normal markdown (.md) files before they hit Kyso. That can be before you upload them, or before you commit them to your Github repository.
When you convert Rmd to normal markdown it will create run the code in the Rmd file, generate any images and tables needed, create a markdown file and an assets folder for any image files. You can them upload the markdown and assts folder to Kyso.
Knitr is the package that we will use to convert the Rmd files to markdown in order to upload to Kyso, lets install it first using inside your R console:
In the directory of your .Rmd file just use the following command:
Rscript -e "library(knitr); knit('notebook.Rmd', 'notebook.md')"
Make sure you set the working directory to the location of your .Rmd files.
Once you have your working directory set go to your R console inside R studio and enter the following commands, first to load knitr and then to convert the notebook:
library(knitr)knit('notebook.Rmd', 'notebook.md')
Then simply upload the generated files to Kyso, or commit them to your Github repo which is connected to Kyso. Be sure to select the generated .md file as the main file, not the .Rmd


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Moorefield American Legion Post 64 Baseball battled in a doubleheader at Geoge Hott Field on Thursday in the season opener, but fell short against Garrett County Post 214/71 in a 7-5 eight inning game and 9-7 five inning contest.
Members of Moorefield Post 64 are from state champion Yellow Jackets, East Hardy, Petersburg, Fort Defiance, Potomac State College and Salem International University.
"A typical opening day trying to get to know each other a little bit better, learning to play with each other," Moorefield Post 64 manager Ritchie Baldwin commented.
"I thought we were a little flat, but I thought we responded well in the later inning of both games. We left a lot of runners on. Pitching is a little different league to pitch in. The pitchers have to learn to hit corners and throw off-speed stuff. It will come and we'll get better as we play."
Moorefield Post 64 starting pitcher threw a fastball and catcher Westly Martinez reached up to snatch the ball and caught the backswing of Garrett County Post 214/71 batter Hayden McLaughlin which injured his hand requiring treatment and Lane Ours stepped in as the backup catcher.
McLaughlin stole second base and advanced on a sacrifice bunt by Calyb King.
Garrett County Post 214/71's Brandon Lucas launched a fly ball which was caught by Moorefield Post 64 left fielder Garett Haggerty and the throw home to Ours was in time for the tag to be applied for the out.
Moorefield Post 64 leadoff batter Brent Moran went down swinging on a strikeout by Garrett County Post 214/71 pitcher Corey Ashby.
Moorefield Post 64's Isaac Van Meter garnered a single just past the reach of Garrett County Post 214/71 shortstop Calyb King and third baseman Elliott Schilpp.
Van Meter was stranded as Jake Ours struck out and Austin Whetzel grounded out.
Ashby drew a leadoff walk in the second inning for Garrett County Post 214/71, then advanced to third base on a double by Bryce Jones down the left field line just past the dive of Moorefield Post 64 third baseman Hayden Baldwin.
Garrett County Post 214/71's Elliott Schilpp made an RBI groundout to Moorefield Post 64 second baseman Brent Moran to first baseman Grant Keller.
Peyton Carr sent a ball just over the stretch of Moorefield Post 64 right fielder Fisher Wheeler arriving at second base producing one run and reached third base on the throw to Moran.
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Filimonau, Viachaslau and Dickinson, Janet and Robbins, Derek and Huijbregts, Mark A.J. (2011) Reviewing the carbon footprint analysis of hotels: Life Cycle Energy Analysis (LCEA) as a holistic method for carbon impact appraisal of tourist accommodation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 19 (17-18). pp. 1917-1930. ISSN 09596526Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)
This study discusses the potential for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to be utilized for the environmental assessment of tourism accommodation facilities, and their contribution to global carbon footprint. To demonstrate the viability of employing LCA in the hotel sector, its simplified derivative, Life Cycle Energy Analysis (LCEA), is applied to two tourism accommodation facilities in Poole, Dorset (UK) to quantify their CO2 emissions. The results indicate that the reviewed hotels are less energy and carbon-intense than the tourism accommodation establishments reported in the literature. This may indirectly imply the continuous progress of hotel's energy efficiency over time. The implications of the current energy use practices in the reviewed hotels are discussed and suggestions are made on how to further improve the energy performance and therefore cut the carbon footprint. Recommendations for hotel management and policy-making are developed to reduce the energy and carbon intensity of the hotel industry. A method for energy and carbon footprint analysis of outsourced laundries and breakfast services is also proposed
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At 17:44 -0800 2/3/97, Bill Manning wrote: >> >> Esteban: >> >> Are you referring to the CIX? >> CIX-WEST? > > Unlikely. The FIX is the exchange for US federal agency networks. > There are two, FIX-EAST and FIX-WEST. They predate the MAE's and > are, coincidentaly are where the two most popular maes flourished, > mae-east is housed where FIX-EAST was born and FIX-WEST is in the > same location where MAE-WEST started. The predecessor of FIX East (FEBA :-) was in the SURAnet machine room in the basement of the CSC Building on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, where we had an NSS, and a NASA Proteon P4200 and an ESnet cisco AGS were connected. These networks peered with each other and SURAnet (using EGP :-) and various crufty configurations - this was put together throughout the spring of 1990. In the summer of 1990 we moved off campus because there was no space left (for people, equipment, or new circuits). In the new machine room out on Baltimore Blvd, a Milnet cisco and a TWBnet Butterfly were added. Also sometime during this period, I can't remember when exactly, UUnet/Alternet stopped appearing as a subscriber to SURAnet and started peering with us and the NSS (early peering vs transit wars). Although the NSS is gone now, and I expect that TWBnet is, too, at least some of this stuff still probably peers out there but I haven't been there for a couple of years now so I'm not sure.... dave - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


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Kertajati Airport Mutual Fund: Indonesia's New Investment Option
This year PT Danareksa Investment Management (DIM) will launched diversified investment products. One that will be launched is the RDPT of West Java International Airport (Bandara Internasional Jawa Barat/BIJB) in Kertajati, Majalengka. President Director of Danareksa Investment Mangement, Marsangap P Tamba said RDPT Dirgantara I, which will be launched will be Rp 450 billion with…Read More


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Originally intended as a one off and built as a special order by Works Service, the first four door version of the Virage was built using a factory development car as a mechanical donor, the chassis extended by 12 inches (30cm), to provide rear legroom. An order for six more examples soon arrived from a well known car collecting Royal family, making for seven examples in total.The proportions of the car are a little unusual, but the model captures the lines well and the overall finish is very good. A rare one for all you Aston collectors but be quick, production is limited.
Very well finished resincast models of often unusual road cars, similar in style to Neo. Made in China for Italy.


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Video Metadata Growing More Sophisticated, RAMP's CEO
VIEQUES — For video to become more discoverable, the metadata needs to be more sophisticated and connect to text and other related videos as well, says Tom Wilde, CEO of RAMP, a content optimization platform during an intervew with Jason Pontin, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the MIT Technology Review at the Beet.TV executive retreat
Adobe to Integrate MPEG Dash from the "Player to the Server"
AMSTERDAM – MPEG Dash, the newly standardized format for streaming digital video, will help broadcasters seamlessly move content to digital devices, will be part of the Adobe ecosystem from its player to its servers, says Arjun Saksena, Senior Project Manager in this interview with Beet.TV
Adobe Touts "Project Primetime," Solution for Building & Monetizing Online Video Audiences
AMSTERDAM – Earlier this year, Adobe launched Project Primetime, a unified video platform that provides a single solution for Adobe streaming, digital rights management, advertising, audience management and analytics. We interviewed Ashley Still, Director of Video Solutions at Adobe, earlier this month at the IBC show to get an update on the initiative.
Adobe Launches Collaborative Workflow Platform for Video Production
AMSTERDAM – Adobe has a new collaborative video editing platform which it announced at the IBC show in Amsterdam. The platform, called Adobe Anywhere, enables teams to work together on Premiere, After Effects, and Prelude projects from virtually anywhere with a network connection.
Adobe's Ashley Still on Video Platform Transformation: Dash, Flash, HTML, AIR and "PhoneGap"
AMSTERDAM — Adobe is fully behind MPEG Dash as an emerging standard for live streaming, sees continued dominance of Flash on the desktop, is committed to HTML and sees AIR and PhoneGap as solutions for mobile distribution, says Ashley Still, Director of Video, in this wide-ranging conversation about the changing platforms for video content distribution.
Adobe Claims "Industry Leadership" in Video Editing with 2.5 Million Users
AMSTERDAM – With 2.5 million users, or "seats," for its Premiere Pro editing software package, Adobe has become the "industry leader," says Bill Roberts, Director of Video Product Management, in this interview with Beet.TV
Multiscreen Viewing Proved Out for Olympics on BBC, Adobe's Allison
AMSTERDAM — While the Olympics is a big screen event, the BBC learned that multiscreen viewing played a vital role for viewers not only in recapping the Games but also in the primary consumption, says Steve Allison, Senior Technology Evangelist at Adobe, which handled Olympics streaming for the BBC.


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Booker's Bourbon Batch 2015-04 "Oven Buster Batch"
Booker's // Kentucky, USA
This bourbon, bottled straight from the barrel (merely strained to get wood bits out), is the 4th in the 2015 limited edition series in honor of late Master Distiller Booker Noe. His son Fred, now the 7th generation Master Distiller, created it in homage of a favorite family story in which his grandmother, Annis Wickham Noe, once mistakenly used Booker's high proof bourbon instead of a lower proof one to douse a pork roast. The high proof caused a spark which blew the oven open, thus the name "Oven Buster." This is the 2nd batch chosen by the Booker's Bourbon Roundtable consisting of experts, enthusiasts & writers Fred Minnick, Chuck Cowdery, Geoff Kleinman, John McCarthy, Jack Robertiello and Tony Sachs. It is suggested to be sipped with ice or cut with water.
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers.
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"This is an unusually dry style of bourbon that really tastes of savory, roasted meat with herbs - thyme, rosemary, sage and oregano - with citrus peel. Only a hint of caramel sweetness enters the mid palate, but is rushed out again with an earthy charcoal and walnut finish. It's a little challenging, but a refreshing change from, big sweet bourbons."


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In the contest for the Senate in the 2006 midterm elections, eight races stand out as unusually important: (incumbent in italics)
- New Jersey: Bob Menendez (D) v. Tom Kean
- Montana: Conrad Burns (R) v. Jon Tester
- Virginia: George Allen (R) v. James Webb
- Ohio: Mike DeWine (R) v. Sherrod Brown
- Tennessee: Bob Corker v. Harold Ford
- Missouri: Jim Talent (R) v. Claire McCaskill
- Rhode Island: Lincoln Chafee (R) v. Sheldon Whitehouse
The first is a likely Republican loss, while it will be a fight for the Democrats to hold the second. As of the final polls before the election, the remaining six races are up in the air. To win a majority, Democrats need a swing of six seats.
I have written previously about the importance of the Senate in this race.
Breaking news
As of 2:30am, the Daily Kos (a partisan Democrat site) is reporting that the Democrats have gained three seats in the Senate. They need six for a majority.
More cautiously, The New York Times is only showing that they have certainly taken one of the six most contested seats: New Jersey.
Pollster.com is showing 49 Senate seats going Republican, 47 going Democratic, and four still up in the air. In the event of a tie in the Senate, the Vice-President gets to cast the deciding vote.
[Update: 2:50am] The New York Times is now reporting Democratic victories in the Pennsylvania and Ohio Senate races as well. Either Democrat Lamont or Independent Lieberman is basically certain to win Connecticut. For those who haven't been following the news, Joe Lieberman lost the Democratic primary, largely due to his support for the Iraq war and the perception that he is overly close to the Bush administration.
[Update: 3:15am] The NYT and Daily Kos now agree that the Democrats have picked up Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. They also held seats in Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, and New Jersey. It also seems that Ned Lamont has conceded to Joe Lieberman in Connecticut.
[Update: 3:40am] Up by three, with four still in play and Virginia looking like the Republicans will hold it, I am going to take another shot at going to sleep. The Republican candidate is leading by 5% in Tennessee, with 66% reporting. In Virginia, they are leading by 1%, with 94% reporting. In Missouri, they are leading by 10%, with 24% reporting. There are still no reports from Montana. Given that the Democrats would need to win all but one of these races, things are not looking terribly good, as far as their chances of a Senatorial majority go.
Election nights have certainly become a lot more exciting in the past few years.
[Update: 8:00am] Well, there you have it. The smart money was on a victory in the House and a narrow failure to win a majority in the Senate, just as most friends who I polled informally yesterday guessed. The Republicans took both Montana and Virginia, as listed above in my collection of crucial races.
Given the circumstances, I would not say that this is an impressive showing for the Democrats. They clearly need to become a lot more coherent and well organized before 2008. That said, I would say that the real priority for the American electoral system is to fix the many problems with electronic voting systems.
I wonder how this new Congressional balance will affect government over the next two years. That is something to ponder during my upcoming coach ride to London.
[Update: 9 November 2006] It seems that the race still isn't over. More commentary as it emerges. The Democrats have taken Montana, with Virginia still up in the air.
[Update: 12:15pm 9 November 2006] It seems that Virginia has gone to the Democrats as well. That gives them a majority in the Senate. The moral of the story: don't call things too early.


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I do have a section on this blog about wildflowers in Poitou-Charentes, but it is not complete and I do have another blog called Woodland wildflowers which I have been spending quite a bit of time on recently.
There is a main identification section ( woodland wildflower identification) and from there links will take you through to pages on each species of wildflower. I have now covered over half of the flowers which I have selected as 'woodland'wildflowers' By the end of this year I aim to have covered about 90% of them which will just leave me with the rarities to mop up next year.
All the photos are my own, so some are good and some are OK and may be replaced in due course. More important is that the narrative is written from personal experience, and with a touch of humor so I think you will find it interesting and informative, not the normal dry formulaic stuff you get in a flora.
Finally there is lots of other stuff about flowers and woodland so do have a browse through. Here is a link to the home page and above was a link to the wild flower identification page.


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Do you have a bungalow to sell?
PUBLISHED: 08:24 07 December 2018 | UPDATED: 08:35 07 December 2018
The humble bungalow was once considered the house type that style forgot. But not any more. And with more people living longer and less bungalows being built, single storey dwellings have never been more popular. Whatever would Granny say?
Nick Eley, from Watsons, discusses.
If you have a bungalow to sell, now really is the time.
The population in the UK is getting older with 18 per cent aged 65 and over and 2.4 per cent aged 85 and over. Centenarians are the fastest growing age group in the UK, with the number of 100-year-olds almost doubling over a 14-year period.
But, as figures from the National House Building Council also show, the nation has fallen out of love with the bungalow as we just aren't building enough. Figures show a rapid decline from 26,406 built 30 years ago to just 2,210 in 2017.
Mr Eley, partner at Watsons, which needs more bungalows to sell because of awaiting buyers, said: "Not surprisingly, the numbers just don't stack up for developers; some will say, why build one storey when the same plot can give you a two or even three storey house which can be sold for more?
"And it's not just older people who want bungalows; we've found at Watsons a growing demand for single storey homes from families and young couples because of the enormous potential these properties offer to extend. The basic bungalow model can be taken on to create incredibly luxurious open plan living spaces with the roof space often ideal for creating an extra bedroom or study."
So, who would have thought? The bungalow that "style forgot," built between the two world wars and fairly basic in design, is suddenly in demand. This is particularly evident in Norfolk where one in 10 people is over the age of 75.
Add to the decreasing build numbers the fact that the social provision has dwindled, too, with councils nationwide selling off 15,300 bungalows over the past two years and what it means is: if you have a single storey home to sell, the buyers are most certainly there.
Mr Eley continued: "In Norfolk, large numbers of bungalows were built both in the 1930s and 1950s in areas like Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, and on the north Norfolk coast, in places like Sheringham, and you see many which were built in the 1980s.
"There are specialist retirement companies, but the trend seems to be towards building larger homes and apartments with the humble bungalow deemed a more unpopular choice by developers yet people want to live in these kinds of homes which offer so much potential."
Such is the demand for bungalows, Watsons needs more instructions. It does currently have some on its books, ranging from the more modest in style to palatial homes offering four bedrooms or more for up to £875,000.
Of particular note is 3, Frazers Court, Norwich Road, Aylsham, for sale for £220,000 with Watsons Period & Prestige on 01263 733881.
This impressive contemporary designer home has a floor to ceiling glass wall and an open plan sitting room and kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms and a private courtyard garden.
The Sycamores, Warham Road, Wighton, near Wells-next-the-Sea, is for sale for £750,000 with Watsons Period & Prestige on 01263 711021.
This is a fully refurbished and extended four bedroom single storey property with luxury interiors.
Apple Pickers Barn, Grove Lane, Holt, is for sale for £875,000 with Watsons Period & Prestige on 01263 711021.
This detached residence offers four en suite bedrooms, a superb sitting room with a multi-fuel stove, a vaulted reception hall and a quality John Lewis kitchen. This has two bedrooms upstairs, but in fact, the current owners have used these for guests only, so it offers ideal accommodation for those looking for a bungalow.
For more information, contact Watsons Period & Prestige on 01603 619916
If you have a bungalow to sell, please contact Nick Eley at Watsons on 01603 619916 or email him at email@example.com
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R. Buckminster Fuller once commented, "Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be the greatest concern." This is so true!
While knowledge and speaking well are absolutely important, the ultimate tool for success is in developing good people skills. In today's competitive world, intelligence and behavior together will determine where and how far a person will go.
When we teach our kids to mind their manners, at the heart of that is patience, consideration, tolerance and respect. By emphasizing good manners in the home, you are esteeming your child through character development and confidence building. In turn, they are more likely to have better reading and listening skills according to studies.
The benefits of possessing good manners extend even further by helping a child to resolve conflict without aggression and enable them to make wiser decisions later in life. In a nut shell, children learn to manage their home, school and social environments effectively when they learn to respect and show good will toward others.
Introduce your children to courteous phrases that can affect grown-up's behavior towards them. For example, tell them that 'please' makes someone want to help them while 'thank you' will make the person want to help them again. 'Excuse me' has the power to move someone out of the way or to pay attention to their needs.
It is important to notice and praise a child for their considerate behavior as much as it is important to make corrective suggestions in a neutral and nonjudgmental way. Use positive consequences rather than labels to correct your child. Instead of saying, "You're such a slob." Explain, "When you use your fork instead of your fingers to eat, your hands won't get messy."
Integrate your child with adults rather than always allowing them to be in their comfort zone with other kids. Especially at the table, children tend to behave better in the company of adults; they will absorb correct behaviors by seeing them modeled. This allows a child to practice what they've learned whether it be meeting, greeting, conversation, or table manners skills.
First impressions can either open or close doors in life, but when children learn and practice good manners, they make a positive impression which has to the power to keep doors open and they will make friends more easily. Remember, behavior in and out of school is just as important as test scores.
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Acupuncture is one of the longest established forms of healthcare in the world. Acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for thousands of years, such as looking at the patients tongue and taking the pulse. The focus is on you as an individual, not your illness, and all symptoms are seen in relation to each other.
Treatment involves the insertion of very fine sterilised needles into specific points on the body to affect the flow of your body's qi, or vital energy. There are over 500 hundred acupuncture points that can be chosen, and don't necessarily correspond directly to an area you have chosen to be treated. For example, if you have pain in your knee, local points will be used, but distal points on the foot or above the knee may also be chosen as the channels run through the knee to other parts of the body.
As well as using needles, other techniques may also be used to help support the treatment. These may include moxibustion, cupping, the use of an electro machine, heat lamp, massage, gua sha (skin scrapping) and diet and lifestyle advice.
Many people are anxious on their first acupuncture session as they don't know what to expect. I always work hard to put you at ease. I use
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The World Health Organisation recommends the following diseases and disorders that can be treated with acupuncture, to name but a few:
Alcohol dependence
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Interesting Facts about Tasmania
With the cleanest air in the world and the purest rainwater, Tasmania has been described as the "Best Temperate Island in the World." Its relatively unspoiled natural environment also makes it one of the most beautiful places to visit. Tasmania is an island with stunning natural wonders, a rich history, and world-class cultural attractions. There are many stops on your journey, and we at Great Expeditions would love to share in your adventure.
Tasmania is the largest island state of Australia and the 26th largest island in the world. Tasmania is about the size of Ireland with a cool, temperate climate and four distinctive seasons. However, since it is located in the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are opposite from that in the United States, with summer in Tasmania being from December through February. Hobart is the capital city and also the largest city in Tasmania, with Launceston as the second largest city.
With sites like Cradle Mountain, the Bay of Fires, and Mt. Wellington Tasmania has a higher portion of its land area reserved for recreation and conservation purposes than any other Australian state. It also has extremely diverse vegetation and wildlife, spreading from the grassland of the Midlands to the tall, evergreen eucalypt rain forests, and the moorlands in the rest of the state. Tasmania has been known in the past for their rich apples, considered verifiably pest-free. However, in recent years production has slowed to make way for products like saffron, lavender, and wine.
Tasmania's geography makes it the most mountainous Australian state, as well as having the deepest caves. Tasmania also holds the distinction of being home to the oldest living thing on the planet- one of Tasmania's slow-growing Huon pines, estimated to be up to 10,000 years old. These Huon pines are only grown in Tasmania and are some of the oldest plants on the Earth. Tasmania's most famous member of wildlife is probably the Tasmanian devil which is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial. The Tasmanian devil, although present in captivity, can only be seen in the wild in its home state of Tasmania. Some other native Tasmanian animals include kangaroos, platypus, wombats, quolls, possums, and wallabies.
Check out Spirit of Tasmania's infographic, presenting some more interesting and quirky facts about Tasmania:
Due to its relative isolation and heritage, Tasmania has some of the most pristinely intact historical convict sites, including Port Arthur, Richmond, Darlington and other World Heritage sites. In Tasmania the oldest bridge in Australia can be found along with the oldest brewery, and the oldest operational, live theatre. Launceston's Cataract Gorge chairlift has even been named the longest single-span chairlift in the world. In addition Tasmania has some of the finest brown trout and Atlantic salmon in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of the world's largest and most modern hatcheries. Tasmania is particularly well-known around the world for their yacht racing and delicious wine.


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Here I am, off topic again…and flogging a horse I thought was deceased. There's still an occasional suggestion (one just yesterday) that I was unfair with my comments about Justin Beiber a couple of months ago. Apparently I should support him and be proud that the top act in the world right now is Canadian.
First…congratulations Justin and more power to ya kid. Live this for what it's worth. Seize all the opportunities that this life has brought you and don't let the naysayers grind you down. But I'm still not a fan.
But for me it isn't all about Beiber…it's the current state of the pop music industry.
We're being served mush pie right now and it must be an acquired taste because I don't get it. Yes I appreciate that it really isn't about the music anymore. It's the show, the image…it's all about the glitz, the dessert without the dinner. Manufactured stars are a dime a dozen, throw them a synthesizer and a neat little app called autotune and voila! I'm not a Gaga fan either but I did watch a television show a year or so ago that made me realize that this woman does have a lot of talent. She sat at a piano and just sang. It was real and back to basics… no glitz, no glam, no fire-towers…and I enjoyed it. Can you see the Beibs doing the same thing? A ballad (no voice effects) backed by acoustic guitar, real drums, and a piano? Dare to dream! On the other hand maybe he could. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt…he's earned that much.
There are some pretty great acts out there right now. My favorite is GPN (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals). A younger person asked me if Grace was like Katy Perry. That would be another "Yeah…no." Grace Potter goes old time without augmentation and all the gimmicks. She's pure in-your-face rock with one of the greatest true voices I've ever heard. She can sing anything from classic standards like "Fly Me to the Moon" to blues and country. I watched her on the CMAs in a duet with Kenny Chesney and…no lip sync! Of course country music thankfully hasn't embraced supportive technology the way pop has.
I've also found myself listening to a lot of indie music lately, not necessarily for the rock but for the pure simplicity of it whether folk, rock, or country. Yes a few of these artists dive into the effect pool but many of them refreshingly offer up the real thing.
Then there was the "You dare compare Justin Beiber to the Beatles!!" response. No, I didn't compare Beibs to the Beatles. What I said was that the Beatles attracted much the same audience when they burst on the scene but musically they quickly grew and took their audience with them. I would hope that Beiber will do the same thing. If he has the talent both he and his music should mature and evolve to gain a more sophisticated and wider audience base but that's up to him or, dare I say, his handlers. Speaking of handlers…let's give these new young male pop stars something to hold onto other than their crotch? Microphone in one hand and…I don't know…cash in the other?
Simply, Justin Beiber was wrong for Grey Cup. I'd have preferred to see Lightfoot for the whole half-time show…maybe Neil Young, Tom Cochrane, Randy Bachman, Chilliwack, Shania…I don't know…almost anyone else. It's still no reason to boo the kid. He's found his niche (perhaps temporarily) and he's taking advantage of it. More importantly he handled the Grey Cup fiasco with a certain amount of class and maturity which is more than I can say for those low brows that voiced their opinion so enthusiastically.


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To analyze why to need business plan, there is no rule that business plan needs to be made even before you start your company, you can also first run on pilot run see how things are and then you can be more confident of expanding your business.Just having business plan without having done at least the trial run or just building in a big business plan will not be of any use.
Business plan is blue print which determines the way forward for your company, understanding your consumers, understanding your completion, understanding your strengths, giving you clarity as how you need to move forward.
It also helps you in understanding the quantum of risk involved and gives you clarity the kind of risk you are ready to take and for what gains.
It also gives you complete clarity as how the market for your product or service is what are the factors that effect and what factors can bring changes. Having complete research done at least secondary research gives you clar
ity as how many competitors are what they are offering and what is their growth and what's their business model. It also helps in giving you clarity as what should be your offering what kind of business model you need to work.
It also gives you clarity as to what is the amount of funds you need to go to certain levels and what should be your pricing for the product or service.
It gives you clarity in terms quantum of funding required. It also gives clarity that how well process you are in running the business, it gives clarity as to how serious you are and as leader of the company how good visionary you are, your ability in forecasting and seeing the opportunity.
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My wife and I had a marvellous holiday in Sri Lanka. A friend had raved about it; we went – and had the time of our lives.
Our pal suggested we base ourselves at a guesthouse near Mount Levinia, near Colombo, which was very comfortable, but if you have deep pockets, the somewhat swankier Mount Lavinia Hotel (0094 11 271 1711; www.mountlaviniahotel.com) – home to the colonial-style Governor's restaurant – might be to your liking.
One of the first things we did was to visit Polonnaruwa, where you'll find the Gal Vihara, which has a shrine to the four images of the Buddha, carved into the face of a granite rock.
We also travelled to Yala National Park, at the southern end of the island, which was quite an experience. We saw a leopard walk across the road in front of our jeep and then we turned a corner to see the large backside of an elephant walking away from us 20 yards ahead.
My wife and I were holding our breath as the driver followed him slowly at a short distance. And then suddenly this bloody great thing whipped around as quick as a cat and charged, coming to a stop 10 feet in front of us. It frightened the life out of us and the animal's eyes seemed to say: "You don't follow me – you go the other way!" Then he turned around and went off.
Afterwards our driver said to us with a smile: "If you want, I can get him to do it again."
My wife replied gently but firmly: "Thanks, but no thanks."
The country's wildlife is extraordinary, and we also saw peacocks and other jungle birds with the most extraordinary colouring.
I also loved the Sri Lankan food – all that fragrant curry, none of which was too hot. I'd recommend the curried seer fish. The fruit was amazing, too.
We spent a month on the island and it's probably the best holiday I've ever had: the weather was superb, the food great and the people so welcoming. A word of warning, though. One night there was a great electrical storm – which I watched from outdoors. When I got back inside, I discovered I'd been unlucky enough to be bitten 83 times (I counted), so take some mosquito repellent!
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Kitchen Supreme French Press Coffee Maker: Top Things You Need to Know
Why waste your money to buy a cup of coffee that you probably can make?
Well, these famous coffee shops have something to offer that you can't easily make at home; however, there's a way to make a rich, smooth, and indulging cup of coffee – all you need is the right coffee maker.
One of the popular coffee makers today is the French press coffee maker; here are a few reasons why countless of true coffee lovers have these types at home:
- The paper filters take out the oils and the after taste from coffee grounds.
• It allows steeping, which gives you a better-tasting coffee.
• It gives you the freedom to control the brew time, but still gives you a clean, strong, and ultimately taste of the coffee. Also, there are fewer chances of over-extraction, which makes the French press coffee maker one of the winners.
One of the popular French press coffee makers that is available in the market today is the Kitchen Supreme French press coffee-maker.
Using the French press coffee maker gives you the exact feeling of serving a tea or coffee just like those fancy or popular cafes. The Kitchen Supreme is bundled with the following:
- Tea, Coffee, and Espresso maker 1 Liter
• 1 thick stainless steel spoon
• 4 filter screens
• 1 coffee or tea scoop
• 1 copy of useful instruction book and barista's recipes
• Double stainless steel encapsulated lid
There is always the good and bad of Kitchen Supreme's French press but you know a reliable French press coffee maker when you see one. Here are a few of its features that will make you buy one for home use:
- Kitchen Supreme French press coffee maker is manufactured without any hint of plastic.
2. It is manufactured using high-quality materials.
3. The Kitchen Supreme is made from German Borosilicate glass, which is carefully crafted with double glass, making it strong and unbreakable.
4. It is designed with thermal shock-resistant
5. Comes with 4 upgraded filter screen system, which allows you to increase the purity of your coffee and tea; the filter screen system also gives you a satiny and delicate texture.
6. It is easy to maintain, clean, and use.
The 7.1 x 6.1 x 11.4 inches French press coffee maker is one of the reliable coffee makers of its type that is available in the market today; here are a few reasons from consumers:
- You get to enjoy a good cup of coffee at the comforts of your home.
• You get to experience a rich and smooth coffee due to its 4-filter screen system.
• You can make a cup of coffee with the same rich flavors from fancy cafes and some coffee shop.
So, should you buy Kitchen Supreme French press coffee maker?
Why not?
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Babywearing Communities handhold families through their various outreach programmes. By doing this, they ensure that parents and caregivers have a smooth babywearing journey. Apart from communities, libraries and independent babywearing educators are like foot soldiers aimed to achieve the same goal.
We got in to a "right-from-the-heart" conversation with two such Babywearing Libraries in India. Prachi of Snugbub Library and Yaman and Jasmine of Live Love & Babywear Library or lovingly known as LLB share with us about their journey, impact and how they are celebrating #IBW2018. Both Libraries started with a similar goal of spreading babywearing love, to make people aware of this concept, the options available and to break the myths around it. Here is what they have to say…
Inspiration to start the Library
Snugbub: My inspiration was my own story/experience wearing my twins. One of them had extremely low birth weight. It helped us as a family immensely right from calming my babies, caring for them to exploring the world together as a family. I really wanted fellow mothers to explore this beautiful tool and that is how Snugbub was born
LLB: As we continued to stay committed to our love for babywearing, starting a sling library and mommy support community was the best way to give back and let the love grow. Along with giving us a sense of pride, it gives us an immense sense of fulfillment and joy doing what we do.
How has the scene changed from when you started v/s now?
Snugbub: Now there is a very positive change in terms of readiness to explore. At least majority of the parents have a positive mindset towards the concept. The best part being husbands being involved equally! However, in terms of carrier preference I see a steep decline towards other types of carriers as compared to the buckled ones.
LLB: (Yaman says) I have been fortunate enough to be in the Indian Babywearing scene just from the time it was nascent and a few brands were dabbling with a few products, to now, when there are multiple trusted brands. The user is spoilt for choice between Indian-made world-class products. Along with the Indian brands spreading their wings, the community has seen a steady growth in local babywearing libraries too, and the reach has widened substantially.
On challenges faced…
LLB: There has to be a lot of ice-breaking that needs to happen to reach out to people. There are several unfounded myths that need to be busted and biases that need to be tackled. We need more and more pediatricians and health professionals to be aware of these practices and benefits to gain a better reach.
What activities do you take up to support parents and caregivers?
Snugbub: We think of ways in which parents can experience the possibilities Babywearing enables- to make things happen- to be able to multitask/ enjoy even with the baby. So we do different activities each month like Babywearing lake walks, babywearing dance, babywearing workouts and so on.
LLB: We not only conduct babywearing meet-ups/ workshops regularly without fail, but also offer 24×7 online support to its community – the support has grown from babywearing to breastfeeding, postpartum health and fitness and various crunchy living ideologies (like cloth diapering, sustainable menstruation and pre-loved goods) too. Along with this we also have Baby carrier rental programmes and options to avail a personal consult as well.
Any Message to Caregivers or manufacturers or BabyWearing (BW) Educators
Snugbub: It is great to see and experience how the Indian ergonomic carriers are evolving beautifully to make the experience for a baby-wearer enjoyable and memorable! I would especially like to address the grandparents here – I have seen a lot of reluctance and negativity around the concept coming from the earlier generations. I would urge them to try wearing their grandchildren and experience the magic once. Their support means a lot and would further empower the new parents to consider babywearing without any hesitations and fear.
LLB: Trust yourself – mommy and daddy, you are enough, you are doing an amazing job. This is the first thing I think so many new parents can find peace and calm in. Although open to comparatively new concepts like this, many caregivers are hung up on theories that are irrelevant and unfounded. They need to trust themselves and their baby to feel the magic unfold.
The BW facilitators in India are doing a fantastic job in trying the very best in reaching out to more and more caregivers, and the manufacturers are acing it, by making world class products, right at home.
As an educator, I totally appreciate the manufacturers backing up local libraries who are striving to do their best in spreading the love for babywearing without any vested interest. But to be able to increase the reach, more and more of them need to be proactive and supportive of each other, to see the community flourish. The community is small and close knit, and needs to be able to get together for the larger good at regular intervals keeping trivial differences aside.
How are you celebrating #IBW2018?
Snugbub: We are celebrating in a variety of ways like a Flashmob is planned on the 6th October. We have planned Giveaways. We have also been putting informative posts regularly.
LLB: IBW2018 holds a special place for us. Though we have been in the babywearing scene for a while, it is a first for LLB, and sticking to our promise of giving our best to the LLB girls, we decided to host a giveaway. Our humble way to thank the beautiful families who have stood by us and supported us all through. Along with that we do have a meetup happening tomorrow (7th October) where we expect a good 20 families or more to drop by and let us share our babywearing love.
Do you have libraries around you that do awesome work? Please share with us about them in the comments.
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Cloud computing should no longer be considered a 'nice to have' option: it's an important resource and a crucial element of your operation.
The benefits of cloud computing go beyond mere cost saving – it facilitates collaboration, communication and innovation. Numerous studies by leading IT corporations such as IBM, have found organisations that deploy cloud computing find themselves gaining a competitive advantage over challenger firms.
However, it's true to say 'the cloud' still has an air of mystery surrounding it and there is some confusion about what it is, how it works and how it brings tangible benefits to a business. So, let us answer some common questions when it comes to cloud computing.
What is cloud storage?
The term 'cloud storage' refers to a procedure whereby your data is saved off-site, on dedicated servers in a data centre that is maintained by a third party. Rather than saving data locally, to physical servers and hard drives that are in your office, you save it remotely, via an internet connection, where it is always accessible providing you can connect to the web.
What is cloud back-up?
Cloud back-up is usually part of a managed service offering where a third-party vendor, such as Chalkline, will manage a business' entire IT infrastructure and supporting services. Using a cloud storage platform, your data is routinely saved to a remote server, where it is accessible from multiple and connected resources.
Cloud back-up doesn't necessarily negate the need for a local back-up strategy, but it does provide a secure and efficient solution for replicating data, that can be encrypted for another level of security.
It's important to keep in mind that the benefits of cloud computing aren't provided with the initial implementation of the technology, it's the changes that it enables. It requires team buy-in and engagement and often needs to be accompanied by training either by the vendor you choose to partner with, or with a dedicated member of staff that is responsible for IT within the business. Depending on the size of the business, this is often a chief information officer, IT manager or operations manager.
The cloud offers increased accessibility
Increased accessibility in the jewel in the crown of cloud computing benefits. Employees and individuals are no longer restricted by local networks, so flexibility of working is immediately improved. Data, documents, images, emails and much more can be accessed from anywhere, while collaborative working (multiple people working on a document simultaneously) is a breeze.
This why cloud storage, as explained above, is so integral to changing the way businesses work. Instead of being stored on hard drives and onsite hardware, the data is remotely centralised, meaning that, as long as access is granted, data and files can be accessed from any location at any time - a real game-changer. This element leads on to a whole host of other benefits.
Embracing modern HR trends with cloud computing
The modern office environment has undergone a paradigm shift and the traditional ways of working are being challenged by a more dynamic and, in some ways, demanding workforce. We are waving goodbye to the stagnated 9-5 working hours, staring at the same four walls in the office, saving files to internal infrastructure.
Flexible working, remote working and 'bring your own device' are the modern workplace trends that SMEs are implementing and with good reason – employees thrive under these conditions. Bill Gates stated several years ago that as businesses became more competitive, it would be those that gave their employees most flexibility that would have the edge.
Studies have shown employees who are offered flexible working arrangements are more engaged, loyal and motivated. As well as these attributes that ultimately lead to better productivity, flexible working can offer further cost savings on office space, utilities and equipment, particularly where initiatives such as 'bring your own device' (BYOD) are concerned.
In fact, a 2017 survey by Qualtrics found that 75% of millennials would take a pay cut to work for a company that offered flexible working arrangements.
Let's put this into perspective. By offering flexible working options, your company would attract loyal, forward-thinking staff that value and are motivated by, the freedom to work in any location and have an influence over their working hours. These are the staff you want to work for YOU, not a competitor. But how many of your competitors are already offering this?
Cloud computing can act as a catalyst for implementing these modern workplace trends, which will ultimately lead to improvements to your bottom line.
Cost savings continued…
While we have touched upon some of the elements of cost savings, it's worth detailing other areas where cloud computing can help companies to divert costs away from IT and instead invest into core business.
It's good for cash flow and general finances. Cloud computing does not require the hefty upfront investment of on-site solutions and there are also reduced maintenance costs as this sits with your cloud provider. Upgrades and annual licence fees come with the package, while energy usage is also minimised because there is no longer energy-expensive hardware to power on site.
The cost risks in the event of physical damage, such as fire or floods, is almost minimised because your data is safely stored off-site and there is no need to re-invest in expensive server equipment and so on.
Cloud services also offer the ability to easily scale up when required, offering resources on a pay-as-you-go model, The burden of fixed costs is reduced and business leaders have peace of mind that they can be aggressive in business growth, following consumer and seasonal trends, but also scale back when necessary.
While capital investment may be required to ensure that other technology in the business supports a faster, more efficient and collaborative environment, the resulting increased business agility combined with ongoing cost savings make the initial investment worthwhile.
Tapping into international markets using cloud computing
Given the current political and economical uncertainty within UK borders, many businesses are keen to leverage the opportunities presented by countries across the globe, both from an employee and prospect perspective.
And naturally, one should influence the other; if you are expanding into new territory then it makes good business sense to employ individuals that reflect your client base, who not only speak the language but also understand local business culture and customs to ensure a good experience.
In the same way that cloud computing provides a foundation for remote and flexible working, it is enabling technology when it comes to expanding into international markets. Heightened methods of security such as encryption, multi-factor authentication and role-based access provides peace of mind that sensitive documents, data and files will be protected when residing in the cloud, regardless of where they were uploaded from.
When you consider that from time to time, business travel will be required when pursuing businesses in overseas markets, businesses that operate with a traditional onsite infrastructure feel that hours were lost that could have been leveraged. Local networks and storage drives couldn't be accessed when offsite, meaning that individuals had to risk saving items to a desktop so they could work and travel simultaneously – this simply doesn't need to happen with a cloud computing model.
Data analytics
It's no secret that businesses rely on data analytics to direct strategies and maximise profits, removing guesswork and reducing uncertainty.
A cloud computing model enables firms of all sizes to analyse huge data sets with ease and efficiency – this information can lead to product and service development, improve marketing targeting and customer experience.
The real-time nature of cloud computing means businesses can become agile and respond immediately to business needs, trends in data as well as anomalies. Being able to undertake predictive and prescriptive analysis allows leaders to quickly apply findings and implement data-driven and evidence-based solutions.
Moving data from all departments including accounts, marketing, sales and HR means you can run concurrent reports and have a holistic view of your business.
By using business intelligence and analytics services, such as Power BI by Microsoft, businesses can access insights that enable leaders to make fast, informed decisions.
The data can be transformed into stunning visuals, and shared with colleagues, across devices. In this visual form, both on-premise and cloud-based data can be shared and analysed in one view. Further to this, customised dashboards and interactive reports can be collaborated on in real-time.
The ability to align departments and react quickly and strategically in all areas will undoubtedly give businesses deeper insight into customer and market behaviour, improve efficiency and therefore, provide an advantage.
Going after innovation
By embracing cloud computing and cloud computing services, time is recouped by IT personnel who are freed up from mundane tasks such as maintenance, updates and security patches, to focus on more innovative, strategic objectives that will add further value to a business.
And there you have it, a brief insight into just some of the ways that cloud computing can accelerate digital transformation and give you significant advantages over your competitors. If you would like to hear more about bespoke advantages that your business could experience, contact us today.


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I like all the stages! But if I had to pick one, the Dead Pool would be my favorite stage.
I like all the stages! But if I had to pick one, the Dead Pool would be my favorite stage.
Can't decide between Kombat Tomb and The Portal. I was quite sad that none of those got remakes on MK2011.
The Tower. loved the revamped MK9 version of it so much more though, amazing stage
Back in the day I used to love Living Forest the most but now I prefer Kombat Tomb. It is sad indeed that it was not remade in MK9 at all (at least The Portal got a little nod in Rooftop)...
The Pit holds a special place in my heart
"One Kiss and You're Dead"
The Armory. Try Reptile's Yummy fatality there
khan ´s arena, bacause the enviroments of this place reveal clerly that is not our earth planet, is really strange also it have samurai japanse stuff but makes that this place is not from orient side if not just is other world.
I always thought the Living Forest was kewl. In fact, if there's any stage that belongs in every MK, the Living Forest is one of them.
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Favorite stage from MKII is The Wastelands! Best scenery and ambience.
Definitely the pit, such a great stage ugh
Spare him, my lord Raiden. American life has enfeebled his mind. Too much television.
Every MKII stage is iconic but I really dig the Portal stage. Its a shame it never made it to MK9.
I really like the wastelands because I thought it was kinda creepy but idk there's no stages i don't ike honestly I think mk2 has some of the best elements of music and sound too like I like the announcer who says fight and finish him/her the best and I like the soundtrack the best also
I love mk9 too like might be my favorite mk based on which characters were included and the story mode and gameplay but the only thing about mk I,d change is the creepy tone of the game it's completely gone but I suppose it really isnt a big deal when is all said and done
Kombat Tomb with Genesis music. Easy.
I had nightmares of skeletons floating in acid for weeks.
Lin Kuei Assassin Wins
"There is no knowledge that is not power."
The Dead Pool is awesome, as is Goro's Lair (the very fact that it's in the game!). It also uses a kick-ass music in the Arcade variant (which was unfortunately removed in the PC port).
But I still prefer The Pit II. The feeling of battling on top of a huge nothingness, the mysterious battle in the background which makes you wonder who those guys are... Really immerses you in the game.
The Deadpool and The Kombat Tomb are my 2 favorites from MKII.
I'm a sucker for stages with Stage Fatalities.
Dead Pool .
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The ODROID-XU is the latest exciting ARM development board. Rather than aiming for low-cost like the Raspberry Pi, the ODROID-XU currently offers maximum performance when it comes to open ARM development boards.
he ODROID-XU is based on ARM's big.LITTLE design and incorporates a quad-core Cortex-A15 for maximum performance or in its low-power state there's a quad-core Cortex-A7. The ODROID-XU also has with its Samsung Exynos 5 Octa also has a PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU, 2GB of LPDDR3 memory, and USB 3.0 connectivity.
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Is this really the best you can do? Sad to think they're recasting Johnny Depp's breakthrough role:
That said, I like that the extremely talented Jackie Earle Haley keeps getting hired. Clearly, Michael Bay and company cast him in Nightmare based on his work in Watchmen as a misanthropic crime fighter and in Little Children as a grown man who, like Freddy Krueger, just can't seem to leave the kids alone. Except that Children's Ronnie is a human being you can feel compassion for, while Freddy is a demented hell-monster who slays teens in their dreams.