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The Side Hustler Edition
In case you have not dropped by my blog at all in March, I am celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting personal finance blogs written or led by women that I enjoy. I started out March by highlighting Personal Finance "Mommy" Bloggers, who are not to be mistaken with just regular "mommy" bloggers, then last week I highlighted some amazing "Millennial" Bloggers, and this week I am highlighting what I call "Side Hustler" bloggers. These women truly set the bar VERY high as far as what you can achieve as far as income from blogging or other activities that relate to your blog.
Michelle at Making Sense of Cents
Why I love Michelle
Michelle was literally one of the first bloggers I discovered almost a year ago when I was thinking about starting a blog. I immediately loved her thought provoking topics, but loved more the fact that she openly shared her secrets to success in the hopes of helping others. Between Making Sense of Cents and her other blog Diversified Finances, she shares so many ideas, tips and tools for building your own successful online business endeavors. She is widely known in the personal finance blogging space for posting her monthly income numbers which are just amazing. As I am sure she would say, and you can see, these numbers are not without the hard work and dedication that she has put into her craft. She is an inspiration to many, me included.
Top 3 Blogs
- One of my favorite blogs by Michelle is her blog about how to make money blogging. I took a lot of what she said to heart, and I have suggested it to others.
- Michelle posed the question of whether or not she should pay off her home early, which is a question a number of my clients debate.
- Michelle actually recently posted about whether or not you are being frugal or stealing. She posed a number of thought provoking questions to make you think about your own actions when trying to save money.
Cat at Budget Blonde
Why I love Cat
I have to come clean now, I found Cat around the same time I found Michelle, and I was immediately offended by the fact that she used "Blonde" in her blog title but was in fact not a blonde. Making fun of blondes is kind of like making fun of family, I can make fun of my own family, but others cannot make fun of them. I wasn't sure if she was making fun of my fellow blondes or not. Well, I am glad that I overcame my prejudices, because she is one of my favorite personal finance bloggers. She has her own blog, but she is a frequent contributor on two of my favorite blogs, Frugal Rules and Young Adult Money, and many of my favorite weekly posts on these blogs are written by Cat. She is currently pregnant (and due any minute) with twins, but looks fabulous! I can't wait to read what she writes after those two little ones come into her life.
Top 3 Blogs
- Cat recently pointed out the fact that Heidi and Spencer Pratt spent $10 million dollars and are now living a different lifestyle than they used to. Their story and others are great cautionary tales of trying to keep up with the Jones's or in their case, the Jay Z's.
- In a recent post, Cat pointed out the importance of checking your credit score. I know that sometimes it feels like stepping on the scale, but it is important to know where you are to know where you have to go.
- I can't wait to see how long this lasts, but Cat is planning on using cloth diapers with the twins to save money. As someone who despised the cost of diapers but hated laundry more, I hope it works out for her.
Alexa at Single Moms Income
Why I love Alexa
Well, I think her blog title says it all. She is raising two beautiful young girls and supporting her endeavors by hard work and hustling in blogging and other projects. I remember when I first started following blogs, I was surprised to see her name so much, I had no idea when she slept, and I still don't. She posts her growth goals online, and she is fast approaching an emergency fund close to $10,000, and that is SO impressive. Great work!
Top 3 Blogs
- Just this week Alexa shared her schedule of working from home when her two girls are home with her. As someone who only has one child who spends most of his day in school and still has a tough time getting her stuff done, I have to tip my hat to Alexa for her productivity.
- I have a number of stay at home mom friends, and Alexa recently shared a post on how you can make money as a stay at home mom.
- Alexa also shared how to start a side business in only one hour per day, again another great tip for stay at home moms or anyone else with limited time resources.
Do you follow these women? If so, why? If not, why not?


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He's been referred to as the JRR Tolkien of Chinese literature and the grandfather of martial arts novels – but very few people have heard of him outside the Chinese-speaking world.
Novelist Louis Cha, who wrote under the name Jin Yong, died on Tuesday at a hospital in Hong Kong at the age of 94.
He had become a household name across many Chinese-speaking parts of Asia, having sold millions of books and inspiring a whole genre of TV shows, comics and even video games.
"I don't think there's another writer that's been read by more people [in the Chinese-speaking world], period," Eileen Chow, a visiting associate professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University in North Carolina, told the BBC.
"Like JRR Tolkien, his writing has really endured."
A career touched by the Cultural Revolution
Mr Cha was born in China in the eastern city of Haining.
He moved to Hong Kong in 1948 where he worked as a deputy editor of a local newspaper. Between 1955 to 1972 he wrote 15 novels, including his most famous The Legend of the Condor Heroes – the first in a trilogy following two soldiers during a time of war in the Song Dynasty.
But while his books were being published in Hong Kong, China was undergoing a huge period of upheaval.
The Cultural Revolution was taking place – a period of time where Chinese leader Mao Zedong gave licence to "destroy" much of the "old Chinese culture".
"During that period in China, martial arts was considered spiritual pollution, so while he was being read by people in places like in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, he wasn't as well read in China," said Ms Chow.
"It was only later on that China discovered him, and Deng Xiaoping [who led the country after Mao] was a huge fan of him. And slowly he became very popular."
In addition to fiction, in 1959 Mr Cha co-founded Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao – now one of Hong Kong's leading publications.
Game of Thrones with swift punches
Mr Cha's fiction novels popularised the Wu Xia genre, fantastical stories of martial-arts heroics and chivalry.
Think Game of Thrones, but with the characters flying through trees and delivering swift punches instead of using knives and swords. All his novels are also deeply rooted in Chinese history.
"Think of it as part fantasy, part Chinese history, part romance with magical elements, with heroes and villains," said Ms Chow.
"Think of different elements from Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. But unlike Lord of the Rings, which features a lot of non-human creatures, most of his characters are human."
His novels also prominently feature female leads who are all "feisty and have lots of character".
"In his books, women are not only the backdrop, they are the martial artists [themselves]," Ms Chow added.
His words are also known for their poetic quality, like this sentences from The Return of the Condor Heroes.
"Look at those pale clouds, gathering together, drifting apart, gathering and drifting – human unions and partings, are just the same."
'A childhood figure gone'
Tributes are pouring in from all across Chinese social media. The hashtag JinYongDies was viewed over one billion times on Weibo.
"He shaped my entire worldview of martial arts… it feels like a figure from my childhood is gone," said one user on Weibo.
"It feels like the end of an era. I don't really want to accept it, but he'll live forever in my heart," another user added.
One user simply posted a famous quote by Mr Cha: "Life is a flurry of activity. Afterwards, it ebbs away quietly."

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July 14-15, 2015 • New York Genome Center
Engineering Biology for Science and Industry: On the Promise and Challenges of Engineering Biology
Hosted by: Nancy J Kelley + Associates and The Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars
We are living through a revolutionary transition. Technological advances being made in the field of engineering biology, also known as synthetic biology, continue to open up new possibilities across diverse industries, such as healthcare, agriculture, chemicals, materials, energy and bioremediation. Engineering biology has become a part of this nation's innovation narrative, offering solutions to numerous, pressing human needs and global challenges that didn't seem possible just 10 years ago. This emerging field is still in an early stage of development, presenting the community with a unique opportunity to direct its growth in a coordinated manner.
On April 17th, 2015, emerging and established leaders in engineering biology came together at the Alfred P Sloan Foundation in New York City to lay the groundwork for accelerating progress in this important field. The success of such an endeavor lies in the ability of the public, private, philanthropic and academic sectors to work together to mobilize the resources the community needs to realize its potential. To build on the momentum established at this highly successful meeting and to identify concrete next steps, Nancy J Kelley + Associates and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted a follow-on planning meeting on July 14th and 15th, 2015, at the New York Genome Center (NYGC), just prior to the SC2.0 & Synthetic Genomes conference. Together, these two meetings attracted more than 200 engineering biology experts from eight countries.
The NYGC, once considered a Grand Challenge for the city of New York, served as a highly symbolic and inspirational venue for these meetings. The NYGC began with nothing more than an idea amongst a small group of stakeholders who wanted to realize the vision. We believe that a similar process and opportunity exists for engineering biology.
The focus of this follow-on meeting was to plan on how to organize the community in order to engage the current and next administrations as well as garner financial resources for future growth and development. Large pools of federal funding ($50 to $170 million over five years) have been identified that present potential opportunities for the support of engineering biology in the event the community can organize itself to apply. Other programs of support have also been identified that can support policy development, public engagement and ethical and security issues. It is critical for the community to begin road-mapping activities in order to be ready to take advantage of these opportunities and to work with a new administration after the next election cycle.
A number of panel discussions were held throughout the two days. Although not every perspective on every topic discussed could be captured, the most common themes discussed are represented in the executive summary.
These conferences were an outgrowth of a one-year sustainability initiative led by Nancy J Kelley + Associates (co-funded by Synberc and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation). The purpose of the initiative was to develop a strategic action plan to advance the field of engineering biology in the U.S.


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Rogers boys soccer players tell their stories of coming to America
Thu., April 20, 2017
Arzhang Mobasher, Iran
Arzhang Mobasher is a high school senior with big dreams: community college, then a bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering.
Back in his native Iran, those hopes were dashed long before Mobasher was born. The Islamic Revolution in 1979 ushered in a wave of religious intolerance, including government-sponsored terrorism, thousands of arrests and pervasive discrimination.
The biggest target was the Baha'i faith, the largest non-Muslim sect in Iran with 300,000 adherents, including the Mobasher family.
Arzhang's father, a civil engineer, lost several jobs because of his religion, until the family lost all ability to support itself.
When Arzhang was 9, the family moved to Turkey and an uncertain future.
In Turkey, the Mobashers lived in the same kind of purgatory endured by millions of refugees around the world. They were fortunate to live in an apartment but had to support themselves through menial labor.
They lived on hope: that a sponsor would bring them to America before they ran out of work. Going home was never an option. "Month after month, you don't know if you will ever get out," Arzhang said.
"You had to be mentally tough," Arzhang said.
However, the Mobashers were lucky: After only 2 1/2 years, they received a sponsorship through the United Nations and came to Spokane in 2012.
Unfortunately, an uncle remains in Turkey. "We don't know if he'll ever be able to leave," Arzhang said.
Javier Ayala-Rosales, El Salvador
The American dream began with a nightmare for Javier Ayala-Rosales, whose middle-class life in El Salvador was shattered at the age of 5.
That's when his father chased the dream of a better life, all the way to Spokane. He left behind a family of four, including Javier, his two brothers and their mother.
"It wasn't a bad life," said Javier, whose mother worked as the office manager of a small business, but his neighborhood in the coastal city of La Libertad was plagued by gangs.
"You'd get beat up if you looked at someone the wrong way," Javier said.
His father didn't forget about them. Ten years later, in 2015, he put in the paperwork that brought Javier, Francisco and Arieh to America, though without their mother.
"So many people come here because they just want to be with their families," said Javier, whose brothers also play on the Rogers soccer team.
Their father is still in legal limbo. He's still "going through the process of becoming a citizen," said Javier, who is pursuing the American Dream for all it's worth.
A junior, he hopes to become a dentist. "But I need to get a scholarship, because I don't think I can pay for that on my own," Ayala-Rosales said.
Abdirisaq Jama, Somalia
Three years ago, the entire Jama family – including Abdirisaq and nine siblings – was subsisting on the tea sold by their mother in a Kenyan refugee camp.
"We had a school, but mom couldn't afford the bill, and we didn't have enough to eat," Abdirisaq said.
They were the lucky ones. A decades-long civil war in Somalia forced much of the Jamas' tribe to seek refuge in neighboring Kenya.
For the Jama family, the ordeal lasted a decade and didn't end until they arrived in Spokane in 2015, thanks to World Relief.
They arrived without their father, who found sanctuary in a camp in Ethiopia. They didn't connect until after coming to Spokane.
"He can't come here – I feel bad for him because we feel like we're never going to see him again," said Abdirisaq, who speaks monthly with his father via Skype.
"It's just becoming so much harder to get here," said Abdirisaq, who like most refugees follows the news from Washington, D.C.
The family has persevered. The younger children take part-time jobs while the older siblings work. Abdirisaq wants to go to college and become a teacher.
For now he's focused on school and soccer. Once a club-level player in Somalia, Abdirisaq was disappointed that the game doesn't have a big following in the U.S.
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I'm up and it is dark. I am
thinking about what Fi said the night before about catching the sunrise on Good
Friday morning. I checked the time, 5:50 a.m. Sun rises at 7:02. We hadn't
really talked about it and he is fast asleep. Seconds later I gently nudge him
and whisper, "Sunrise?"
A few seconds after some grumbling was all it took. I knew it was on. One's car is blocking ours in the driveway, (always something blocking it seems) he moves it and we carry on. He gets in the car with no keys which were left in the car he just moved. He retrieves them. All systems go.
We show up along with
another ten photographers strewn along the rocks and the pool. Cameras steady,
pointing out to sea. We are not alone. Joggers pass, two women exercising, they
raise both arms. I call it worship. How can you not? Dogs rest and are quiet.
Fishermen wait and then the moment comes. The moment we are all waiting for.
And we are not alone. All creation is groaning awaiting this.
This is a Good Friday when Jesus made a public spectacle of his enemy and ours and we are witnesses of the rising of the sun in all of its glory. We rejoice, knowing he comes just as sure as this uprising and he is coming in all his magnificent splendorous glory which will cover the earth as the water covers the sea.
We can't help but rejoice.
~ and his brightness was like the sunlight. rays streamed from his hand and there in the sunlight splendour was the hiding place of his power ~
habakkuk 3:4
He is jealous for me, loves like a hurricane, I am a tree
Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy
When all of a sudden I am unaware of these afflictions
Eclipsed by glory and I realize just how beautiful You are
And how great Your affections are for me
And oh, how He loves us, oh
Oh, how He loves us, how He loves us all
Oh, how He loves, yeah, He loves us
Oh, how He loves us, oh, how He loves us
Oh, how He loves
And we are His portion and He is our prize
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
If His grace is an ocean, we're all sinking
And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest
I don't have time to maintain these regrets
When I think about the way
Oh, how He loves us, oh
Oh, how He loves us, how He loves all
How He loves
Yeah, He loves us, oh, how He loves us
Oh, how He loves us, oh how He loves
Oh, I love
Yeah, He loves us, yeah, He loves us
How He loves us, oh, how He loves us all
~david crowder~
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Not to sure about the Moire situation. I haven't really done tests or have seen much Moire from any of my videos. I also haven't tried to control the DPAF speed but I'm pretty sure there is no control over that. I've looked through the menu pretty hard and have seen nothing of that nature.
The responses to adapted EF lenses are perfect and accurate. I haven't seen any issues with the DPAF at all so I don't think anything is lost.
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Nice short movie! I saw it months ago on Youtube, when I was trying to find info about the camera.
Personally I like the camera, but only in 1080/24p mode. I only tested it once in 4k, and I didn't like what I saw (from jello, to crop, to bad AF), so I never switched the camera back to 4k again. Given enough light, ND + IR CUT filters outdoors, stabilization, and the right pictured profile, the camera is capable of a nice image in 1080p -- as long as you don't pan (jitter). I usually use a flatter version of VisionColor CineTech profile ($20), which gives me the film look without much color grading (and without losing dynamic range compared to Cinestyle or the third party C-Log), because when I try to push that 30mbps h.264 footage in DaVinci Resolve, it breaks apart. So whatever can be done in-camera, rather than in post, is most beneficial. I shot a test with the M50 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYYTJsIzRAw
I have a Blackmagic camera too, and yet, if I'm to shoot run and gun (e.g. a kid's birthday, as I did recently, with kids running around in random directions), the M50 is perfect, because its AF keeps up. I could never keep up with manual focus in such a situation. For a more controlled environment, e.g. a music video or short movie, another camera might be a better solution though.
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I bought an M50 as replacement for a 60D. No-one complains about the IQ. Handles well on my FeiyuTech A1000 gimbal. No jitter in 1080p if you turn off the IS. With the f2 22mm lens the camera fits into a coat pocket. With an adapter (I bought the excellent Vitrox, less than half the price of the Canon) you can use all your Canon EF/EF-S lenses without losing anything. For budding and budget cinematographers, the 4K crop means that with a $3 adapter you can use cheap fast Chinese C mount cinema lenses. You can own a whole set of cinema primes for under $500. Don't know why anyone would buy an 80D when this is available - offers so much more at a cheaper price.
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10-09-2018 05:16 PMNo jitter in 1080p if you turn off the IS. With the f2 22mm lens the camera fits into a coat pocket.
I have the f/2 22mm lens (footage with it linked above) in addition to 2 more EF-M Canon zoom lenses, lots of EF lenses + adapter, the Rokinon 12mm f/2 EF-M manual lens, and two 12.5mm f/1.4 C-mount lenses. The one I end up using the most is the 15-45mm EF-M zoom because it's the most versatile, although it does have a very ugly bokeh. Sample footage of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_J-By_LWUw
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Came across some footage shot with the M50. Not bad little crash cam/b cam for whatever set up one's going for. Though, I do see some issues (aliasing/moire) with it, unless its the compression on vimeo that's creating the problems and its not on the footage itself.
And Gordon Lang did own test with the auto focus, works great, and from this clip there's barely see aliasing/moire issues on his beanie...(if you download the file)
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I use an M50 for a b-cam to a c100 and on my Ronin-S. I shoot strictly in 1080p as it matches the C100 nicely. Its nice to fly cause it weighs nothing at all, tho I have had issues with the pan balance on the Ronin that I don't have when using a bigger camera. Its also great as an everyday camera for out and about stuff cause its small size.


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Aircel, one of the leading innovative mobile service providers in India, successfully executed 'Lakshya 2.0' program for the year 2016 to reward its top performing trade partners in India. Under this trade partner engagement program, 256 channel partners across circles were flown/taken for a 3 days fully-paid trip to 'land of beaches' Goa. 'Lakshya 2.0 was aimed to acknowledge partners such as Sales Employees, Distributors and FOS, who achieved over 100% target in a period of 3 months.
The program offers its winners comprehensive line up of benefits including International Travel, Domestic trip, Gold/Silver Coins & Laptops among other things, while maintaining strong relationships with retailers and distributors.
Commenting on the program, Anupam Vasudev, Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel said, "We ensure that we maintain strong bonds with our trade partners by spending considerable time with our retailers and distributors in motivating, educating, training and addressing their queries as they are a vital link between us and the consumers. In order to establish and build relationships with the channel and partner community, we organize a variety of programs and offers, one such initiative is Lakshya2.0".
He further added that, "We are pleased with the results of Lakshya 2.0 and would like to thank our trade partners for their endless support. We value the relationship we share with them and appreciate their commitment towards the Aircel family. We are happy that the program was welcomed with a lot of enthusiasm by our trade partners".


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Destiny's WayeBook - 2011
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"I believe I've found the trap I've been looking for." -Admiral Ackbar
"Let me point out that if Luke Skywalker was after power, he wouldn't have needed to destroy the Death Star, or fight Emperor Palpatine hand to hand, or help his sister found the New Republic. All Master Skywalker would have needed to do would have been to join his father, Darth Vader, at the right hand of the Emperor, and in that case his power would be unlimited, and you and I and everyone here would either be dead or enslaved." -Cal Omas
"What the Empire would have done was build a super-colossal Yuuzahn Vong-killing battle machine. They would have called it the Nova Colossus or the Galaxy Destructor or the Nostril of Palpatine or something equally grandiose. They would have spent billions of credits, employed thousands of contractors and subcontractors, and equipped it with the latest in death-dealing technology. And you know what would have happened? It wouldn't have worked. They'd forget to bolt down a metal plate over an access hatch leading to the main reactors, or some other mistake, and a hotshot enemy pilot would drop a bomb down there and blow the whole thing up. Now that's what the Empire would have done." -Han Solo
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It takes a little bit for Destiny's Way to pick up, but once it does, it's pretty good.
In this book, Jacen and Vergere return back into the main story with the rest of the characters after being stuck on the changed Coruscant. We get to see a little bit of the Imperial remnant that has been sort of absent in the series up until now, and there is also a lot of parts where the Yuuzhan Vong make plans to defeat the New Republic.
This book also expands on the character Omini, and it becomes clear that he's going to be very important in the rest of the books in this series.
One of the things I really liked about this book was all its references to the prequel and original trilogy, and other E.U-Legend books. I also enjoyed reading all of Luke and Vergere's discussions and arguments. Some of the things they talked about were very interesting.
There was also a little bit of humor in here, and I think that's always good for a serious book.
Destiny's Way has a lot of important things happen and is one of the better New Jedi Order books that I have read.
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Limited edition Blame it on Nars blush palette swatches - exclusive to Selfridges
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This palette is gorgeous! Nars always kills it with the packaging xReplyDelete
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Bearsden teenager Ewen Ferguson was on top of the world this week after helping Great Britain and Ireland to regain the Walker Cup.
The 19-year-old former British and Scottish boys' champion, pictured back third right, contributed to a 16½-9½ victory over the States at Royal Lytham & St Annes last weekend. A late replacement for England's Sam Horsfield after initially being named first reserve, he earned the side a vital point on the opening day with a one hole win over Maverick McNealy.
On the Sunday Ferguson then took on Beau Hossler, the USA's top performer, and holed a memorable chip from off the green to take Hossler all the way to the last before going down by one hole.
A large contingent of supporters from Bearsden Golf Club roared their approval as Ewen sank a five-foot putt on the 18th to secure his Walker Cup win over McNealy.
The teenager held his nerve, much to the delight of the club members who travelled to Lancashire to support him.
He joked: "I don't think there is anyone left at Bearsden Golf Club today.
"I went out to watch (the foursomes) and it was electrifying. I couldn't wait to get going. Then it was just a great atmosphere. It was awesome.
"I see myself as an Ian Poulter or Sergio Garcia-type player and I love feeding off the crowd."
Having risen to the occasion against the highest ranked player in the event, Ferguson did himself proud again the following day as he only just lost out to the USA's top performer Beau Hossler.


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This challenge cannot be solved by natural scientists, engineers or social scientists working in isolation. We build on existing research excellence from across Cardiff University to address complex water issues and research questions in a truly interdisciplinary manner. These questions include:
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Is it time for Voices for Georgia's Children and other public policy and advocacy organizations to create 501(c)(4)s, organizations that are permitted to have a greater impact on elections?
The Supreme Court ruling last week was popularly characterized either as "restoring free speech to corporations" or as "unleashing corporate bank accounts on the election process." There has been less talk about the impact on non profits. That's partly because the decision addresses election law, not tax law. According to the Alliance for Justice, an organization that helps non profits abide by the rules on political activity, "…501(c)(3)s still cannot endorse candidates or make independent expenditures suggesting who is the 'better' candidate."
From my standpoint, I would repeat comments from my first blog post (Jan. 6). Many special interests "… have resources at their command that we can only dream of: legions of corporate experts, armies of industry employees, and decades of political relationships."
Now these other special interests have access to the corporate pocketbook itself. That's good for them but now the voices of advocates for children or other social issues will be mere whispers in the noise of our elections and the political process. Unless, as the Alliance for Justice intimates, we create 501(c)(4)s, the form of non-profit that will share in the rights created by the Supreme Court decision. In their words, "… Even if you think the case was wrongly decided, 501(c)(4)s and other nonprofit corporations (except for 501(c)(3)s) should take advantage of it–use it to strengthen democracy by increasing your public communications about the candidates and what's best for the future of our country."


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Southeast Bank Limited is a second generation upgraded private bank in Bangladesh. Recently it has published some new product – Soutgheast Visa Platinum Card, Remmitance Visa Card etc. As the bank is gradually increasing its work, it needs new skillful & self motivated talents as Senior Officer. Previously Southeast Bank Limited published job circular on Cash Officer.
: Here are details how to apply for Senior Officer :
Academic Qualifications:
Post Graduate from any recognized University as mentioned in the circular.
Must have CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00
Must have GPA in the scale of 5.00 in SSC & HSC.
Extra Activity:
Must have practical knowledge in MS Office & Internet.
Have good command in Bengali & English (Oral & written)
Age limit:
30 years as on January 15, 2015.
Probation Period for 2 years
1st year: TK. 40,000/-
2nd year: TK. 45,000/-
After completion of successful probationary period, you'll be promoted as "Senior Officer" & you'll enjoy all bank benefits.
Also Read: Apply For Assistant Director and Assistant Supervisor in Durniti Domon Commission DUDOK Job Circular 2015
Application Procedure:
The interested candidates need to apply through Southeast Bank Website
You need to add scanned passport sized picture & scanned copy of post graduate certificate in online application form.
You'll get a printed copy with Tracking Number.
You have to send the printed copy with tracking number, attested copy of all academic certificates with transcripts to the following address:
Head of Human Resources Division,
Southeast Bank Limited,
Head Office,
Eunoos Center (level # 6)
52-53 Dilkusha C/A
Final Deadline: February 15, 2015
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RLTV is the nation's only television network exclusively covering issues that are important to seniors, offering programming that is compelling and dedicated to serving the needs of our audience. With Taking Care With Joan Lunden, RLTV is committed to providing a central resource bank and portal to all the important, relevant, and timely information concerning caregiving. Our team is dedicated to gathering and creating up-to-the-minute resources from across the globe.
We've enlisted a team of leading experts in the field of caregiving, including award-winning author and gerontologist Dr. Alexis Abramson; AARP's Director of Livable Communities Elinor Ginzler; Emmy-Award winner and certified social-worker Sherry Parrish; and Chairman of the National Alliance for Caregiving Sherri Snelling.
Our experts examine the challenges associated with caregiving-as well as fully investigating the latest developments and breakthroughs in caregiving-in order to assist families in developing optimally successful coping strategies for both caregiver and care recipient.
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We look at the big picture, comprehensively delving into all aspects of caregiving. We have dedicated resources on The Mind, The Body, The Spirit, and The Environment, and a broad range of articles that cover everything from "Caregiver Burnout" to assistance getting a loved one's finances in order. Along with our renowned experts we've brought in guests who are leaders in the field of caregiving. These include:
We at RLTV endeavor to keep you current and keep you informed. Taking Care With Joan Lunden is here to help and we strive to be nothing less than indispensable. We take the responsibility personally.
There are 45 million family caregivers in America who are assisting chronically ill, disabled or aged family members or friends. Family caregivers sacrifice not only their time, but often their physical and economic well-being in the process.
This is a subject close to my heart since a few years ago I became a caregiver for my 91 year old mom. She had lived for many years with my brother who suffered from advanced Type II Diabetes. I financed their care however my brother had always dealt with the details of their daily life and all of our mother's health care information. We had not taken the time to have a family meeting to make a plan for what would happen when the time came that mom needed more daily care.
We all know that the day will come when we have to deal with the demise of our parents, or a spouse or another family member. There is no escaping this issue. However not dealing with the questions while our loved ones are still able to supply the answers makes this difficult life event even harder.
I learned this lesson the hard way. My brother Jeff died suddenly at age 56 from complications of Type II Diabetes. My mother Gladyce was 88 years old when my brother died. She was grief stricken, and since she had not been involved in any of the family finances and was suffering from some dementia, she was unable to cope with even the simplest of matters. I was left with so many questions and no answers. I wished I had talked to my mother and brother about their business affairs and their wishes in death when they were healthy and able to provide me the information. My mother often feels helpless, knowing that she cannot remember important details as well as when she was younger and healthier.
I sifted through hundreds if not thousands of family papers trying to find Medicare cards, car titles, bank accounts and insurance policies. After months of tracking down details, and spending many frustrating hours on the phone with government agencies, all while trying to comfort my mother and get her settled into a new living environment, I vowed to use my experience to help others be more prepared for this already difficult time.
So I was delighted when RLTV asked me to host a series of programs dedicated to the subject of family caregiving. Many of the challenges that caregivers face can be relieved with some expert intervention, so RLTV teamed up with leaders in this arena to gain their insights. "Taking Care with Joan Lunden" provides expert advice and sensitively explores caregiving issues through the eyes of families who are themselves grappling with the care of a loved one.
This is most certainly the next health crisis facing older Americans in our country. It is going on inside homes everywhere. We are living longer than ever before, and the need for at-home caregivers is expected to double by 2020.
We never know what life has in store, or when it will come. Have a family meeting --- discuss your options, and have a plan in place. It's the white elephant sitting in our homes, and everyone is afraid to bring it up, because the discussion represents aging and end-of-life issues. However asking important questions now and having a plan in place is an act of love. It means having the information necessary to help our loved ones when they need us most, and it often means that we will also be protecting ourselves.
Caregiving is a difficult role; no matter how much you love your mom, your dad, or whoever you're caring for. The average caregiver today is a 46 year-old woman, she has children at home, and she's working full-time. That's a lot on anybody. Millions of Americans are in this situation, they are all part of the Sandwich generation. I'm a member of the sandwich generation; we are simultaneously caring for our children while also caring for our parents.
On Taking Care we identify the many support groups and other resources that are available around the country. We explore the difference between Senior Care, Assisted Living Care and Nursing home care and how to find a good one. We discuss the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's and the special challenges that those conditions present to care-givers. There are also many American families caring for returning veterans, and we explore the unique challenges presented when the caregiver is a parent. We take a look at Universal Design and things you can do to make life easier, like grab bars and wider doors that will accommodate wheelchairs.


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Great things are happening at Westmount!
Spent a lot of time creating an inviting environment for my primary learners. All the time was well worth it after the first comment: "Wow Ms. Gorham, you're room is beautiful like you and your boots." (AKA how to get an A+ part 1).
Thanks to a colleage, I get to walk by this every day. Nice reminder for the students and staff at our school that we are all here for a reason. Kids are often running up to the wall trying to find their prints! #educationweek
We are lucky to have a wonderful SCC at Westmount! It means a lot to have individuals dedicated to the education of our children! Creating inviting environments like this take time but really is appreciated! Great things happen when we work as a team! #weremember #remembrance2015
Circle of Courage in the office to reinforce our LIP goals/teachings. Looks great!
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Rhea Werner '15 (below, right) is headed back to King's Cross Station, but instead of continuing on to Hogwarts, this time she's going to City University London to earn her master's degree.
Alumna Returning to London for Grad School
After Rhea Werner '15 went overseas for the first time in 2013, as part of her travel study course to Ireland, she wanted more.
The following spring she returned to the region for a visit to England. As she explored London, "I fell in love with the city," she said. "There is such a rich history there." Since that time, returning to the United Kingdom for graduate school has been her goal.
This fall, Werner will attend City University London to earn a master's degree in culture, policy and management. She will use that degree, along with her Bachelor of Arts degree from MCLA in arts management, to forge a career as an arts events planner.
At City University, she anticipates taking courses in managing organizations, culture, digital cultures, and fundraising in and for the culture sector – just to name a few.
According to Werner, "MCLA's arts management courses really helped propel my thinking in the arts. My professors made me think and analyze what they put in front of me, and now I want to expand more on that."
Also accepted to Queen Margaret University in Scotland, Werner broke her decision down to the area she'd be living in. "I knew in London I would have access to so many museums and art spaces. Edinburgh had a lot to offer, but I was drawn to London because of my experience there in 2014."
Werner found help with her graduate school application at MCLA's Center for Success and Engagement, where its staff answered all her questions and helped to make certain her resume was the best it could be. MCLA continues to support her, she explained, as she always has someone on campus to turn to for education- and career-related questions, or if she needs a reference, and more.
MCLA also provided Werner with a "very hands on" experience.
"I was allowed to grow as a student with minimal guidance. My professors and advisors guided me when needed, but allowed me to grow on my own," she said.
"I had a lot of experience at MCLA by planning events," she continued. Whether her career takes her to a museum, a concert hall or a music venue, "I know I will be in an area where I will enjoy myself."
Looking back, Werner said MCLA was especially valuable in providing her with experiences to prepare for the future. This includes her work as a stage manager for Dance Company for four years, work study, involvement with the National Residence Hall Honorary and the Student Government Association, and an internship with the Advancement Office.
"I was able to work with amazing people to put on events at school. I was happy that I was never once in my time there limited to one thing," she said. "I was able to expand myself as a person, and learn some pretty valuable skills along the way."


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There are three components to team performance that favor winning more games close and late:
1) Great Relief Pitching
If you can hold a small lead reliably, any game that's close with you ahead has higher than normal win probability with the same RD
2) Great, Consistent Offense
Not all 4.8 R/G offenses are created equally. There are 2006 Tigers offenses that glutinously feast on mistakes and hit glory shots, producing a distribution of game scoring totals with a wide right tail and struggling against great pitching. And then there are offenses that have a variety of tools fit for any purpose...who can beat different types of pitchers, including good ones. The 2001 Mariners obliterated their pythag this way. These teams have fewer than normal 0s and 1s and fewer than normal 10s and 12s. And, I'd these clubs are down by a couple runs in the sixth inning, their win probability will be considerably higher than a similarly talented team with a pitching/defense model.
3) Luck
The random variation in outcomes happens to include more than normal close games with a positive outcome.
Take a look at this Mariners club and ask yourself...
Do they have great relief pitching? (They are 3rd in the game in RP ERA with a normal strand rate)
Do they beat good pitching more than normal? (How many times have they been stymied completely this year? Hitter many great pitchers have they find a way to get 2 or 3 runs off of?)
Do their close wins feel lucky to you, our do they feel scripted?
I would suggest that this team is ideally constructed to beat their pythag by multiple games and that they've had nearly as many unlucky losses as lucky wins...but I'd be curious what you think?
Side note: they've also faced a VERY weak strength of schedule, so we should project their run differential to get worse, and likewise their W% even if they beat pythag by a wide margin.


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Saturday, December 07, 2019
A church family who loves you
Helping Hands
Our Helping Hands funds are targeted directly at those most in need here in Lincoln. We work closely with two other agencies in Lincoln, The Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center and the Salt Mine.
Every second Sunday is our "Helping Hands Special Offering" with envelopes available in the pews. Be sure to note on your check or offering envelope that it's for our "Helping Hands" program. It is only through your generous donations that we are able to continue this program in our church.


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Hey folks,
as most of you may have already know, pursesaddict.de does no longer exist. The provider had some sort of insolvency problems so they seemed not to have paid their rent which led to that all blog posts are lost :(((. Fortunately they let me know that I had to move last week so I could most of you inform you, but the data is still lost… Anyway, thank you all so much for you emails and messages on FB!
Well, to cut a long story short: I have decided not to start a brand new blog but to introduce the purse-lifestyle-fashion part into my already since 2010 existing blog.
The only difference to the other blog posts will be that I will be doing them in English as some of you do not understand German and GoogleTranslate isn't always that correct. I hope you guys stay tuned – I am quite looking forward to your comments!
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Ashoka, a leading social organization defines social entrepreneurship as somebody who has a committed vision and inexhaustible determination to generate a public value to resolve a public issue, to direct public sources from an area of decrease productivity to the location of larger productivity and to function to transform their society to be a far better spot to reside and to work".
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George Baier - Singer / Songwriter influenced by the great songwriters of the 70's like Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, James Taylor and others. George began writing and performing in his late teens, and performed in local restaurants till his mid twenties when he put his music on hold for 15 yrs while raising 7 children and coaching ball and all the other fun dad stuff.
George returned to performing again about 10 yrs ago at a local cafe once a week, which became twice a week and then other venues. He condsiders himself more a singer than a guitar player, but enjoys the acoustic guitar and has begun to write some instrumental pieces. His songs reflect his journey thru life and the ups and downs along the way. He is now playing full time for a living at local wineries and restaurants.


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Are you tired of your normal day to day work wear? Why not try something new or different. These are my suggestions to spice up your current wardrobe. They are simple and easy, but they can really spruce up an ordinary outfit.
Brooch ~ Pin a fun brooch to a plain colored sweater.
Chunky Necklaces ~ A statement necklace can add some lift to a traditionally boring outfit.
Printed Blouse ~ A printed blouse always looks fashion forward while maintaining the appropriate dress code.
Pencil Skirt ~ A colored pencil skirt can kick things up a notch. You can pair it with another bold color or something more neutral.
Colored Heels ~ More conservative dressers can add color to any outfit by choosing some great heels. Red is always a classic go to, but teal, orange and bright yellow are all great choices as well.
Scarf ~ A scarf is another great way to add in some pattern to an otherwise neutral outfit. You can pick a silk one for a more dressed up feel.
Sheath Dress ~ A sheath dress is the perfect canvas to dress up with jewelry, heels or a sweater.
Stacked Bracelets ~ Stacked bracelets are a great way to create visual interest without having to buy new clothes.
Wrap Dress ~ A wrap dress is a perfect example of a universally flattering shape that will look good on all body types. A well fitting wrap dress will accentuate your curves and hide your trouble areas.
Tights ~ Depending how strict your work dress code is, printed tights can be a great addition to your wardrobe. Plenty of stores have subtle print patterns as well.
Plaid Blazer ~ Plaid blazers have become pretty popular this fall and can definitely be dressed up for a work wardrobe. A relaxed work dress code is best for something like this.
Long Necklace ~ Wear a long necklace with pullover sweaters.
Summer Dress ~ Pair a summer dress with tights, pumps and a cardigan to make it more fitting for the cold weather.
Leopard Print Belt ~ Any printed belt will do, but a leopard print belt will go with just about everything already in your wardrobe.
Tweed Skirt ~ Tweed skirts are great for winter with tights and a nice pair of leather boots. Sweater skirts are another alternative to look for.
Coat ~ Get a coat that is both flattering and fun. This coat is perfect for fall before it gets too cold.
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It's Finally Happening, BFFs! Justin Bieber Is Starring In A 3-D Movie About His Life!
You read it here first – the Biebster is getting his own full-length feature film in 3-D!
HollywoodLife.com told you in July that a Justin Bieber movie was in the works, and now our sister site, Deadline Hollywood, can confirm that a deal with Paramount Pictures has gone through!
Not only has the 16-year-old singing sensation sealed the deal, but he's getting an Oscar-winning director, too! An Inconvenient Truth's Davis Guggenheim is in negotiations to direct the still-untitled project, which is slated for a Valentine's Day weekend release of Feb. 11, 2011.
JB will play himself in the 3-D flick, which is being produced by Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid and his manager, Scooter Braun.
Get ready to see some serious swagger on the silver screen, HollywoodLifers!


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Dr. Michael Mainelli, The Z/Yen Group
[An edited version of this article originally appeared in "Ethical Volatility: How CSR Ratings and Returns Might be Changing the World of Risk", Balance Sheet, The Michael Mainelli Column, Volume 12, Number 1, (January 2004) pages 42-45.]
Shouldn't ethics pay?
It is difficult to imagine a more absurd oxymoron than "riskless capitalism", however societal values are changing. Increasing expectations of better "governance" have led to a deluge of ethical initiatives on countless topics. Robertson [2002] points to both the enormous number of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues and the lack of appropriate management response. Henderson [2001] argues forcefully that the burden of CSR on organisations is harming organisations and society. While the increasing burden of CSR may be a sign of an affluent society moving towards a risk society, i.e., one which has moved from relations based on production to relations based on risk [Beck, 1992], nevertheless organisations also have a job to do.
The above may seem like a whinge about social responsibility and the inevitable laws, regulations and procedures that seem to result. Far from it. The big societal problem is how can organizations be rewarded appropriately for CSR initiatives. Without reward, organizations will not change their behaviour. There are a number of ways in which organizations might be rewarded for CSR initiatives, both carrots for success and freedom from sticks. Freedom from 'sticks' includes not being subject to NGO attacks, not having government impositions, not being boycotted from regions or markets, or not losing key employees with different ethical values. 'Carrots' might include good public relations, brand enhancement, access to contracts with CSR requirements, positive relations with NGOs or attracting higher-quality staff at lower rates. One big carrot might be access to cheaper capital. According to some estimates, socially responsible investment funds have grown in five years from £200 million to over £10 billion and continue to grow rapidly.
The ideal reward for CSR in commercial organisations would be a demonstrable increase in shareholder value. If there were a proven increase in value, then CSR decisions would fit better into existing financial decision-making models and would be subject to return-on-investment approaches. Paradoxically, if CSR cannot fit at least somewhat into financial models, then society runs the risk of poor investment decisions leading to under or over investment in CSR with the consequent waste of public resources that under or over investment implies.
Devil in the ethical details
One fundamental problem in proving shareholder return is measuring CSR in the first place. The market is responding as a number of organisations are experimenting with a variety of approaches. In essence, the gist of the solution is to rate organisational adherence to CSR initiatives, a comparative rating system. Related problems include:
- defining CSR. There are a plethora of CSR issues - "canopy grown coffee beans", "dolphin-friendly tuna", "child-free labour", "non-discrimination", "free trade", "Sarbanes-Oxley", etc. Just about any public risk - environmental, ethical, governance, health or safety issue - can be a valid CSR issue. Yet people can disagree about whether something is CSR at all, for instance nuclear power, pornography, gambling or selling to children;
- conflicting CSR responses to issues. For instance, some conservationists permit 'sustainable' use of natural resources while others insist on protected areas or 'no-go' zones. The definition of child labour can vary, i.e. up to what age is a person a child? If children don't have jobs, where will the family get income? Is there an appropriate alternative activity for the children, e.g. access to education?
- appropriate CSR. Something as apparently simple as "canopy-grown/shade-grown coffee beans" or "fair trade" coffee would appear to affect importers, processors, distributors and retailers of coffee. Probably also organisations that use coffee in chocolates or cakes. What about organisations that do business in coffee growing countries? But what about the coffee machines in every organisation up and down the country?
Nevertheless, a number of organizations are working at solving these CSR measurement and comparison problems, for instance Business in the Environment (BiE), The Ethical Investment Research Service (EIRIS), Innovest, Sustainable Asset Management, Core Ratings, FTSE4Good, SERM or Trucost [a good overview of many of these in CSR Europe, 2002]. Each of these organizations tackles measurement in different ways, but they can broadly be categorised as either individual or index, and inclusive or exclusive. Some organizations provide individual corporate ratings; others provide an overall index comparing one "ethical" group against a norm. Inclusive approaches attempt to rate everyone, e.g. SERM; exclusive approaches leave out certain categories, say tobacco or defence, e.g. FTSE4Good.
Measuring the immeasurable benefits of CSR
Attempts to measure CSR benefits are numerous. For instance, for the U.S. and foreign businesses rated by GovernanceMetrics International, companies with the worst governance ratings returned 5.4% for the 12 months to August 2003, compared with 11% for all stocks rated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 9.7% in over the same 12 months. On the other hand, UK ethical investment vehicles may, as a class, have under-performed, or over-performed, traditional investment vehicles depending on whom you believe, which index, which comparator and which time period.
One detailed comparative study concluded that SERM's CSR ratings predicted market outperformance. SERM includes a 39 rating areas of ethical, environmental, governance, safety and health issues in an overall rating. SERM ratings are inclusive, i.e. no sector is excluded. SERM distinguishes between an inherent risk factor, showing where the company would be rated on direct and indirect risk, and a risk reduction factor, showing how successful management has been at managing down its risk. The difference between inherent risk and the risk reduction factor is clearly the residual risk. SERM also provides a number of comparative ratings by sector so, for instance, a tobacco company can have a terrible inherent risk factor but a very good risk reduction factor compared with other tobacco companies, typically through its management of non-tobacco CSR issues.
A typical rating looks like the following mining company:
Kim T Christensen and Brian Khyl of Copenhagen Business School's Department of Finance examined three indices in 2002, SERM, FTSE4Good and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (sic). There are a number of methodological difficulties with comparisons of this type which they were exploring (different compositions of rated companies, US versus European biases, sector biases, time periods, etc.). They managed to construct a valid peergroup for comparison. In absolute performance, high SERM rated companies outperformed the peergroup by 9.2%; DJSI rated companies by 5.5% and FTSE4Good underperformed. So, over certain time periods some CSR indices may outperform the market. While this investment opportunity might disappear over time, it is interesting to ask why it exists in the first place. Are investors seeking out CSR companies or are CSR companies a better investment?
Sustainable = stable?
One intriguing thought has been to assume that companies that adhere to CSR should reduce earnings volatility. In many ways, CSR should make a company more "sustainable". The company should be less vulnerable to actions against it (e.g. attacks from NGOs or government inquiries or bad PR or shareholder dissent), have fewer staff qualms and problems or be able to work in longer term, more stable partnerships. Reduced earnings volatility should increase value. This is in many ways comparable to some work Z/Yen did on "sustainable" marine resource benefit measurement [The Economist, "A Novel Use for Options Theory - Fishy Maths", 16 August 2001]. Basically, something that is sustainable should have fewer fluctuations and the consequent reduction in volatility can be valued.
Applying the "sustainable" concept to CSR itself, companies that adhere to CSR should have lower earnings volatility and this should feed through to higher share prices. In overly-simplistic terms, the value in the volatility should move from option holders to shareholders. It is more than theory as the following graph shows that lower volatility does provide a premium since at least 1969.
Source: GMO
However, as yet, absolute share price volatility has not been linked to CSR ratings. Analysis of the SERM ratings has yet to show a significant correlation between volatility of share prices over a variety of periods and either the SERM rating itself or the residual risk factor. This analysis included intra-sector correlations of volatility with SERM ratings. Further research on the links between CSR and volatility may yet produce some results over longer time periods or with other performance measures such as profit or price/earnings ratios.
CSR initiatives are here to stay. CSR initiatives cost companies money, but should be producing better returns, attracting investment or reducing the volatility of certain key performance measures. If, over time, CSR cannot be shown to improve financial performance or valuation of the companies that sign up, people may need to re-think how they should really measure corporate contributions to society. In the meantime, studying the link between CSR and financial performance should be a fruitful area for investment research.
The author would particularly like to thank Anthony Hene of GMO and Jonathan Barber of SERM for sharing their data with him without in any way tainting their reputations with his opinions.
Beck, Ulrich, Risk Society: Towards A New Modernity, (Mark Ritter, translator) Sage Publications, 1992.
CSR Europe, A Guide to Sustainability Analysis Organisations, 2002.
Henderson, David, Misguided Virtue: False Notions of Corporate Social Responsibility, Hobart paper 142, Institute of Economic Affairs, London, 2001.
Robertson, Stephanie, Dilemmas in Competitiveness, Community and Citizenship, The London School of Economics and Political Science, August 2002.
Michael Mainelli, FCCA, originally did aerospace and computing research before stooping to finance. Michael was a partner in a large international accountancy practice for seven years before a spell as Corporate Development Director of Europe's largest R&D organisation, the UK's Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, and becoming a director of Z/Yen (email@example.com).
Michael's humorous risk/reward management novel, "Clean Business Cuisine: Now and Z/Yen", written with Ian Harris, was published in 2000; it was a Sunday Times Book of the Week; Accountancy Age described it as "surprisingly funny considering it is written by a couple of accountants".
Z/Yen Limited is a risk/reward management firm helping organisations make better choices. Z/Yen undertakes strategy, finance, systems, marketing and intelligence projects in a wide variety of fields, such as developing a risk/reward prediction engine, helping a global charity win a good governance award or benchmarking transaction costs across global investment banks.


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The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is the largest trade body in the UK building industry with national offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The FMB was first created in 1941 to defend the interests of small and medium-sized (SME) builders. The FMB provides a voice for these firms and lobbies policy makers at both the national and local level.
The FMB gives its members advice, knowledge and support, including a range of modern and relevant business services to save them time and money. The FMB also offers advice to consumers via its 'Find a Builder' and 'Check a Member' services. Find out more from the Federation of Master Builders YouTube channel.


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Your vascular system is your network of blood vessels that includes your arteries and veins. When your vascular system is healthy, blood travels freely through blood vessels, carrying oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body. Any condition that affects your blood's circulation is considered vascular disease—whether your vessels harden and narrow from a buildup of plaque, a condition called atherosclerosis, or they swell and their walls become thin and rupture. Slowed, interrupted, or decreased blood flow can reduce life expectancy by causing a host of problems, including heart attacks, stroke, ruptured blood vessels, secondary to aneurysm formation, kidney failure due to restricted blood flow, and limb loss.
Risk Factors
Several conditions and lifestyle factors increase a person's risk, including:
- High cholesterol and lipid levels
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- Diabetes
- Family history of atherosclerosis
- Smoking
- Being overweight
- Sedentary (inactive) lifestyle
- High-stress lifestyle
- Over age 50 or post-menopausal (though it can occur at any age)
An estimated eight million to 15 million Americans have vascular disease, and at least half do not experience symptoms. Symptoms, such as leg pain, may be mistaken for other conditions, such as arthritis. In many cases, vascular disease has no symptoms until it results in a stroke, mini-stroke, or ruptured aneurysm.
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Kuwaiti lawmakers voted in favour of a legal amendment on Thursday which could make insulting God and the Prophet Mohammad punishable by death, after a case of suspected blasphemy on Twitter caused an uproar in the Gulf Arab state.
Members of Parliament must vote on the proposal again in a second session and it would need the approval of the country's ruler before becoming law.
The amendment was backed by 46 votes, while four opposed it and others abstained. Those in favour included all 15 members of the cabinet.
Why is this so important? Because pretty much everywhere we've been in the Middle East, from Kuwait to Iraq to Egypt to Libya to Somalia to Syria to Iran, our inability to project our force as part of any sort of coherent, long-term strategy has had this major effect:
We have created sufficient motion toward destablization that we have created major openings for the influence of radical Islam and the ultimate creation of a cultural if not political Caliphate.
Here is a statement that ought to be included in any universal statement on human rights:
Blasphemy, criticism of religion or religious figures, or conversion from one religion to another should never represent an excuse for a state to charge, try, imprison, torture, or execute a person.
Any State which engages in such behavior is a terrorist state, with the victims being its own religious minorities.


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Jupiter Real Estate - Bear's Club
The Bears Club located in Jupiter Florida is a extravagant golf community in Palm Beach County. This community offers lavish living with an old-world feel. The outstanding concierge and white glove service are wonderful amenities available to all residents. The luxury is everywhere from the gorgeous clubhouse to the Jack Nicklaus designed golf cores that has been masterfully created to take into consideration the personality of the land and the sensitivity of its ecosystem. The golf villas offer 17 beautiful Tuscan inspired homes. The club villas offer 14 homes built like a Tuscan village just steps from the clubhouse. They also offer 13 vintage estates that offer even more luxurious living. The attention to detail is unsurpassed. This community is close to almost everything in Palm Beach County, airports, great dining, miles of beautiful beaches and a wide choice of schools.
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No one likes having a checkup. It's an inconvenient pause in your regularly-scheduled day. It typically requires time taken off of work, the indignity of a paper gown and a pesky copay. At the end of the day though, it might just improve your life. You're forced to take a critical look at your health with the help of a qualified professional. That extra 15 pounds you put on over winter, that lingering cough you just can't beat, a funny looking mole on your arm… all these things are easy to ignore. Sure, you're feeling fine now, but what if a simple checkup could make life 10% better, or even 30% better?
Your brand needs regular checkups too, and at a certain point the diagnosis is going to call for a rebranding. First let's define what a rebranding is… It's not a major overhaul to your business – it's more like a refinement of what works well and an elimination of the parts that are slowing you down. Rebranding is done many ways, but I'll boil it down to a process that has proven successful in my experience.
The Prescription
First, let's start off by clarifying that a brand isn't a logo, product or identity, it's a person's 'gut-feeling' about a product, service or organization. In branding, the way you make people feel is as important as the thing you're selling, and in order to plug in to that we start off by establishing a strong brand foundation.
Where rebranding has a serious plus over your yearly medical checkup is that the rebranding process is actually fun. We take you through a series of exciting, engaging and creative workshops to discover the three critical components of a strong brand that prompts the audience reactions you're looking for.
Brand Essence: Internal statement that sets an aspirational objective for the brand and exists as an internal rallying cry.
Brand Personality: The unique descriptive characteristics that guide how the brand expresses itself.
Brand Positioning: A place in the mind and heart of the customer that is uniquely owned by the brand over time
The Heavy Lifting
Establishing a strong foundation allows you to apply this to the single most important communication tool in your arsenal – your website. It's the main place where you can tell a compelling story to each of your target audiences, and it's the first place a prospective client or employee will turn to learn more about your company.
It's no exaggeration to say that a website and your digital ecosystem (think social media channels, banner ads etc.), are the very heart and soul of a modern organization's public presence. All rebranding strategies eventually involve your website. Your website is built on the framework of your messaging, and it is the most critical destination to allow you to fully express your value and differentiate you from your competition.
The Long Term Prognosis
The final step in a rebranding or brand building is planning. First consider how you will launch it internally. It's essential that your employees embrace the new brand and messaging. Their buy-in is pivotal to your success.
Some rebranding strategies fail because they shortcut the process. Others fail because they picked the wrong partners to work with. But it doesn't have to be that way. Start with a sound rebranding process and strategy. Find an experienced partner.
Give rebranding the attention it deserves and the rewards will follow. A well-positioned organization, that clearly communicates its brand is a formidable competitor indeed.Rebranding doesn't have to be an ordeal. It can be an exciting journey in which you discover hidden strengths and make the most of your market's opportunities.
Has it been awhile since your last brand checkup? The doctor is in: make an appointment today.
About Wayne Middleton (Alumni)
Wayne Middleton served as the Creative Director at Liquid Interactive. Wayne oversaw the activities of the Creative department.


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How To Get Inside Your Customers Head & Align Your Copy To the Personalization Process
If you want to write copy that converts, you need to get inside your customers' and prospective customers' heads. Your goal should be to know and understand your customer so well that the product or service you have to offer fits him, and sells itself.
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Property Location Located in Traverse City, Cherry Tree Inn & Suites is on the Strip and within the vicinity of Traverse City Beach and Old Town Playhouse. This beach hotel is within the region of Great Lakes Children's Museum and Wuefel Park. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 76 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as direct-dial phones with free local calls and voice mail. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare. The complimentary shuttle will take you to the nearby casino or shopping center. Dining Grab a bite from a snack bar/deli serving guests of Cherry Tree Inn & Suites. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and audiovisual equipment. Planning an event in Traverse City? This hotel has 650 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request), and a ferry terminal shuttle is also provided at no charge.
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Central Oregon Coast Talks and Trips for Fossils, Crabs, Clams, Agates
Published 05/03/2015
(Lincoln City, Oregon) – May brings a new and brain-tickling breeze to the central Oregon coast, as Lincoln City's Driftwood Public Library presents the 10th year of its "Coastal Encounters" series of lectures.
Every year, the library brings in a different group of experts and speakers that cover a range of subjects, from local history, science to even field trips for both residents and visitors. This time around, things begin with a crabbing expedition on May 5, and then include talks on fossils and agates.
Bill Lackner, who comes every year to do presentations on clamming and crabbing, will visit the library on Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. to speak about clamming on the Oregon coast. The clamming presentation will be followed by a trip with Bill to Siletz Bay to hunt purple varnish clams on Wednesday, May 6. Bill will return with his annual presentation on crabbing on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a field trip to the North Shore of Siletz Bay to go crabbing on Wednesday, March 20.
On Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30, Guy diTorrice, The Oregon Fossil Guy, will talk about fossil hunting on the Oregon coast, including a bit of coastal geology, where to find fossils, and what can and can't be taken from the beaches.
The series will conclude on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 with a visit from Kay Myers, co-author of the perennially popular pocket guide Agates of the Oregon Coast. Myers will talk not only about agates and how to identify them, but about beachcombing in general along this coastline.
For the clamming trip, you will also need a clam bag and a clamming shovel. Shovels are available from Bill for $25 the night of the clamming lecture. For the crabbing field trip, Bill recommends the Crab Max folding crab traps, which can be purchased from local retailers or directly from him for $30 each (cash please) at the lecture. Crabbers should also bring a crab measure and a large packet of chicken legs for bait.
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Baby Calendar Month 11
Your baby is busy learning so many things and combining skills. For instance, his memory skills and language skills are closely tied. Take advantage of this intellectual growth by playing interactive games. Give your baby a chance to respond to directions whenever possible. If baby has been answering "No!" either verbally or with an emphatic head shake ask baby questions that give her a chance to say no or yes, like "Do you want a drink?" Prompt baby if necessary. Babies also love gestures at this age, especially pointing. Build on this by holding up two options when picking out clothing, "Do you want the blue jeans or the red pants?" or food, "Do you want carrots or pears?" or toys, "Do you want to play with the ball or your truck?" Whenever possible build on the labeling of objects in baby's environment by adding color words or shape words as well. Babies learn this concept through this exposure in simple natural way.
On the gross motor skill development side, eleven month olds are also combining these skills. Depending on their development rate, your little one may be starting to bend and pick up items while standing, turning while cruising, or pushing or pulling toys while taking steps, supported by you or big furniture pieces, or possibly while unsupported. By including some toys in baby's walking or cruising time you can help baby refine those gross motor skills. Have baby kick at a ball, or let her pick it up from the floor while leaning against the couch, or one hand on a table.
Nutritional Needs
While not exactly a nutritional issue, pacifier use may be coming to a natural, or not so nature ending right now. This is actually an ideal time to "wean" baby from the pacifier as if the practice continues it will become very difficult to stop for a good long while. It's usually best not to go cold turkey by hiding or throwing it away altogether especially since most children this age are still struggling with separation anxiety particularly at bedtime. Talk to baby about pacifier being for night-night or car trips only, perhaps. Eventually wean away at bedtime as well.
You might try introducing the baby to drinking from a cup if you haven't already, or to drinking without a sippy lid especially if baby does this while at the high chair. Giving baby a cup of juice without a lid and while not strapped at the table safely is only begging for carpet cleaning duty. You might also give your little one a dish set with safe utensils like a spoon and fork, and his own special plate. Do not however substitute a sippy cup for a pacifier. You've seen those children sucking at cups of juice. You can almost see the cavities forming before your eyes. Sippy cups are not soothers but for the purpose of drinking only.
Health Concerns
Babies don't usually have a well check this month. One thing you might want to be especially cautious with now however, that concerns baby's safety is his bath time. Baby's love of standing, climbing and jumping don't end at bath time, although it would be great if they did. NEVER leave a child unattended even for a second at this age. A baby bath ring or seat is not a safety device, but rather a convenience device. It's like having an extra hand, not a flotation device. If yours tips or is at all unsteady, stop use immediately. Keep baby's water around 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and consider getting a cover for the water spout so baby doesn't so easily bonk her head on it. It's common for little ones to pop up and fall, possibly gashing their chins so keep a hand on baby at all times. They are quick now and very slippery. An older child watching for just a minute is a disaster or tragedy waiting to happen. Only adults should supervise a busy baby's bath time.
Tips for Mom and Dad
Baby's love of words, books, language and gestures make reading a fun bonding time for parent and child. Books can be expensive, but invest in ones that can stand up to heavy baby love which typically includes dragging, chewing, and flinging. Get a few titles every couple weeks from the local library to make book time even more special. Don't limit yourself to the text. Consider it an option, a starting point or springboard. Have conversations about the story.
- "What will Jimmy do next?"
- "What is that Puppy is chewing on?"
- "Where is the ball?"
- "Show Mommy the bird."
Give baby plenty of opportunities to use the pointing finger she loves to use so much. Babies love rhythm, rhymes and silly humor now in their books. Having a special night time book is a great bedtime ritual to help ward off those separation anxiety tears.
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My nine month lo can stand on his on while holding things bt cannot crawl should i be worried
All babies are different.... my 10month has four teeth on top and bottom but can't stand on his own.I'm not worried at all because he has two older sisters that his trying to follow around and also stand while by himself while with them but not with me.
Ismelda my comment is for you. I also have twins alexander the older of my twins started crawling and standing this month while connor the younger of my two twins had been pulling up and standing for at least a month at this point. Take into consideration your girls adjusted age. My twins came five weeks early so I'm to expect their development to possible be a little slower then a baby that was born at forty weeks. Don't worry and as a rule talk to your girls doctor if you are truely concerned about their development. But every baby goes at his or her own pace. My son alexander sat before he crawled sometimes he does not crawl at all he "combat crawls" as his pediatrician calls it. My sons do not walk right now although they can stand on their own. Every lo is different just enjoy the ride
My son started walking this past month and will wave at other people out in public, but he can not point to his nose even though I've been showing him for months. They all learn at their own pace I guess. The funny thing is that even though I know he can wave, if he doesn't like you - he won't wave - just stares. :)
My son has been walking for a month now, throws things, and understands no. but he isn't pointing to his nose or waving goodbye...should i worry that im not interacting with him enough?
My girls (twins Lunnah n Lizzett) started crawling 1 month ago should i be worried..
My baby doesnt walk yet but she does throw things around an
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