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Even when the economy or your business is going strong, cutting costs in your small business is never a bad idea. In fact, here are three awesome tips for cutting cost.
The economy is hit or miss — one minute it's up, the next it's down. So, if you're looking for a reliable way to protect your finances, make sure you cut costs all year round.– Forbes
As we come to the back-half of the year, it's a good time to look at your expenses and see where you might be able to make some changes. These are the three tips that we use for cutting cost, and we believe they can help you in cutting costs in your small business.
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Cut out time-wasting activities
Activities that waste time are one of the biggest strains on business resources. Small business owners often wish they had more hours in the day. The truth is however, that we and our employees probably spend too much time on unproductive activities. If we could remove them, we'd be able to get more accomplished. We find making a list of what you are doing throughout the day helps. Take a look at all the activities and see what is least value-added. Try to remove it one day. See what happens. If everything is fine, then eliminate it.
Leverage Technology, cutting costs in your small business
Travel is a killer. It not only costs time but also money. With technology today, it is so easy to conduct meetings virtually, saving both time and money. Some people will want face-to-face meetings, but others may not. However, it doesn't hurt to ask.
Cutting costs in your small business by Saving Resources
In cities like New York, space is a premium. The same is true in any major city. But, this just isn't office spaces, it's server space, storage space, etc. An e-mail or a file retention policy can help with cutting cost in your small business . A semi-annual file clean-up can cut down on unnecessary storage. Also, smart use of shared space can be more cost-effective than renting or owning office space.
Office supplies
Even in our electronic world, we still use a lot of paper and ink. While these aren't the most expensive items, wasting them can add up. Ask yourself, do you really need to print that presentation, letter, etc.? If so, can you print it more efficiently, side view or double-sided for example? It's a simple step to cutting cost in your small business
Let's face it. Most businesses waste electricity, gas, etc. Therefore, to cut costs in your small business, think about where you might be able to reduce your energy usage. First, how can you make the most of natural lighting? Second, could you switch to a more energy-efficient option like LED lighting, for instance? Third, could you use window shading to reduce AC costs? Finally, could you install a smart thermostat or smart appliances? In fact, some electricity companies provide discounts for use or for purchase. Either way, it's a great way to cut costs.
In summary, these are just a few ideas for cutting cost in your small business. There are others that we explore in our post "4 Ways to Avoid Wasting Money as a Small Business". You'll probably come up with even more. A consistent effort is what's key.
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Paarl's Afriplex has announced the launch of a new weight management ingredient, a powder extract derived from Irvingia gabonensis, a fruit tree native to west Africa.
The flesh of Irvingia gabonensis fruit, or bush mango, has been consumed for centuries in the likes of Cameroon and Nigerians, as have its dika seeds that, dried or fresh, are commonly used in local cooking as flavourants and texturants. Irvingia is anecdotally well-known for its weight-loss properties. The plant has a satiety effect, a quality that attracted the interest of Afriplex. Unlike hoodia gordonii that acts to suppress appetite, it rather promotes satiety by delaying the exit of food from the stomach via the presence of soluble fibre in its seeds.
Afriplex's marketing manager, Billy Smith, says keen interest in Irvingia prompted demand for the development of an active extract that's produced in a HACCP-certified environment. One internet article describes it as the "newest supplement to hit the weight loss marketplace, saturate the internet with ads and light up the discussion forums".
Of importance, he notes, is the fact that Afriplex has secured the supply of raw material and can therefore guarantee sustainable production and supply. It has now produced an extract that has shown similar effects in at least one peer-reviewed clinical trial.
The company is marketing the ingredient to food, supplements and pharmaceutical manufacturers as a natural weight management option. However, before doing so in the European Union and North America, it requires novel foods approval, something the company is seeking to obtain in conjunction with potential European partners.
"We are negotiating with two big US food companies and are hoping we can walk the path toward GRAS (generally recognised as safe) status that is required before bush mango extracts can appear in foods there," Smith said in an interview with NutraIngredients.com.
To gain such self-affirmed status typically takes between three and six months. EU Novel Foods approval can take longer, in some cases years, as approval must come from 27 member states.
Clinical data has revealed that satiety effects could be delivered at a range between 300mg and 3 150mg per day, depending on the target population and the particular food or supplement matrix in question.
In one 2005 study published in the Journal of Lipids in Health and Disease, 40 obese Cameroonians recorded decreases in body weight, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides over a 10-week period. Other studies found LDL cholesterol levels fell by between 27 and 45%.
Further studies are looking into bush mango's ability to benefit obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Smith delcines to reveal pricing details, but says Irvingia gabonensis extracts "were not cheap ingredients".
Much-publicised hoodia suffered a blow in November last year when Unilever shelved its plans to incorporate it into weight loss foods, despite investing €20m on its development. However, the ingredient remains on-market in many products, most notably on the US dietary supplements market.
Other new ingredient novelties
This development, adds Smith, can be viewed against a recent drive by Afriplex to produce more African-related extracts and forms part of a number of novel extracts that will be forthcoming from its stable. Last year it won EU novel foods approval for its baobab extracts, and has also just launched a powder extract of Camellia sinensis tea.
The extract is manufactured using propriety processing technology with the main objective to capture the essence and flavour of this popular tea in a standardised format. Camellia sinensis PE is a powder extract and is 100% pure and natural, containing no additives or carriers. Apart from the unique flavour profile associated with this tea, the extract is readily soluble in water and produces a crystal clear solution when dissolved in water. This extract may be applied in a wide range of applications in food and beverage formulations, notes Afriplex.
See more at www.afriplex.co.za
Tags: 'bush mango', African extracts, Afriplex, Billy Smith, Danie Nel, hoodia, indigenous extracts, Irvingia gabonensis, satiety effect, weight management
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With the AK-UC4000 inthe V-Log mode, the AK-UCU600 CCU will output 4K and HD signals as V-Log, so that they can be recorded as V-Log or run through an appropriate LUT box to be shown live to a display
(Newark, NJ--May 2, 2019) The latest free firmware upgrade to Panasonic's AK-UC4000 4K/HD HDR-capable camera system has added V-Log output , incorporating the full power of the renowned colorimetry of the company's line of VariCam and AU-EVA1 cinema cameras and making the camera useful for post-production workflows. With the inclusion of V-Log, the AK-UC4000 has earned approval of the Netflix Post Alliance for creating Netflix-approved content, joining the VariCam 35, VariCam LT, VariCam PURE and EVA1 on the sanctioned list.
V-Log delivers a very flat image (if observed on a standard monitor) while maintaining all of the camera imager's color and contrast information. This means that there is a greater level of playwhen images are put through post-production processes. The sensor of the AK-UC4000 achieves a wide color gamut (which is the complete color space of the camera) and achieves a color palette that is wider than BT.2020. ISO-recorded V-Log content has log characteristics that are somewhat reminiscent of scanned film, and V-Gamut delivers a color space even larger than scanned film.
With the AK-UC4000 inthe V-Log mode, the AK-UCU600 CCU will output 4K and HD signals as V-Log, so that they can be recorded as V-Log or run through an appropriate LUT box to be shown live to a display. Meanwhile, the camera head outputs and viewfinder will show a standard ITU 709 Image suitable for standard HD displays,
"The AK-UC4000 camera system has now unlocked V-Log to deliver high dynamic range and broad colors for live or near-live productions, where the camera contents are recorded for a later post process," said Michael Bergeron, Product Manager for Studio/Systems Cameras, Panasonic. "The ability to deliver accurate colors and rich skin tones is a must for any filmmaker, and now that same outstanding cinematic performance is available with the AK-UC4000."
With available V-Log, the AK-UC4000 becomes fully compatible with the CINELIVE workflow of the VariCam LT, as well as the EVA-LIVE workflow of the AU-EVA1. This allows for accurate camera color matching across productions and fosters creative options.
The AK-UC4000 has rapidly become an especially popular choice for camera rentals and fly packs by leading rental/staging companies--Clark Media, Fuse, Freeman, Hartford Technology Rentals, Rentex, TV Pro Gear and others--and excels in live production scenarios. With the ability to use long broadcast lenses, B4 mounts and build-up units while maintaining a cinematic look and post workflow with V-Log, the AK-UC4000 becomes an ideal choice for post-production workflows as well.
To download the firmware upgrade with V-Log, go to https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/content/download/EN/ep2main...(for the AK-UC4000 camera) and https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/content/download/EN/ep2main...(for the AK-UCU600 camera control unit).
About the AK-UC4000 4K Camera System
TheAK-UC4000 studio camera joins the current AK-UC3000 4K HDR capable-camera and the AK-HC5000 1080p 4x high-speed HDR capable-system in Panasonic's camera systems line, bringing together the features of both and raising the bar for 4K HDR performance and future-proof infrastructure. The AK-UC4000 utilizes LSSIEL optics to capture 4.4K native resolution improving the UHD resolution (more than 2000 TV lines, both horizontal and vertical), dynamic range and S/N ratio (62dB) over the UC3000. It maintains the same broadcast lens compatibility and operation and keeps the same camera form factor--matching or surpassing the best performing 4K HDR B4-mount cameras on the market.
For more information about Panasonic professional video products, visit http://business.panasonic.com/products-professionalvideoor contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.
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Any initiating court document, including an Application for an uncontested divorce, must be served in person on the responding party. This is called "special service". Normally, you would hire a professional process server to serve the materials on the individual at their home or place of work. However, if you've been out of touch with…
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Finn. Useful with his Zeta. Since C-3PO came to the game, Zeta Finn is much more powerful.
Poe Dameron. Not a useful Resistance lead.
Rey (Jedi Training). The best Resistance lead. She is the basis for your main Resistance team.
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BB-8. A great supporting character under Rey (Jedi Training). His Illuminated Destiny is great for ending a battle.
C-3PO. Excels under Zeta Finn lead.
R2-D2. A great supporting character. With his Zetas he adds Offense, Health, Protection, and Potency to most allies. Light side allies can dispel all debuffs on themselves when they score a Critical Hit.
Resistance Pilot. A great attacker for a secondary Resistance squad.
Resistance Trooper. Gains 55% Turn Meter whenever an enemy becomes Exposed, which will happen often under Rey (Jedi Training) with her lead Zeta. His special cleanses buffs off of the target enemy.
Rey (Scavenger). Scores a lot of damage while buffed.
Poe Dameron. Works well under Zeta Finn lead.
Rey (Jedi Training). Lead Zeta is very important. Any Exposed enemies lose 5% Turn Meter whenever a Resistance ally uses a special ability. Cooldowns are also reduced.
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The "Falling Rocks" Project
An abandoned quarry provides the perfect wakeboarding playground for Dominik Hernler, Felix Georgii and Parks Bonifay to session in Falling Rocks. Wakeboarder Dominik Hernler spends much of his time out of his Austrian homeland to hone his skills, but he likes nothing better than coming back for all the home comforts he grew up with. His home province of Carinthia ...Read More »
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Russian wakeboarder Nikita Martyanov overcomes project hurdles to soar over the moving ice. Martyanov has undertaken his greatest project yet after travelling over to Greenland to wakeboard through the polar icebergs. Here is all you need to know: – Martyanov is known for his daredevil wakeboard stunts in cool projects such as Ice Wake and Way Out in his native ...Read More »
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San Choy Bow
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2cm piece ginger, finely grated
- 500g lean pork mince
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup beansprouts, trimmed
- 12 large lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
Heat wok for frying pan over high heat until hot. Add peanut oil and swirl to coat cooking surface. Add garlic, ginger and pork. Stir fry go 2 to 3 minutes or until pork just changes colour.
Add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Add onions, 2 teaspoons of lime juice and sesame oil to wok. Stir fry for 3 minutes or until heated through.
Spoon pork mixture into lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with coriander and peanuts. Serve.
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360 Feedback Questionnaire Resources
Every resource you could need on 360 feedback questionnaires
360 feedback masterclass - questionnaires
Taking the time to develop a questionnaire that is 'fit for purpose' and will provide participants with insightful development feedback against the organisations expectations of them, is a fundamental part of getting 360 degree feedback right.
Whilst there are many factors to consider when designing a great questionnaire, we believe the following to be key:
- Use the Leadership/Senior Management Team to define the behaviours that will enable the delivery of the organisations needs today and in the future
- Don't re-invent the wheel – Use a standard data base of tried and tested questions as a start point (drop me a note if you haven't got access to one)
- Ensure each question has a single focus and clearly captures the desired behaviour
- Identify 65 – 75 questions, split into 5 – 6 competency areas
- Provide 3 – 5 free text (qualitative feedback) boxes spread throughout the questionnaire and a summative comments box at the end
- Do a Face Validity test – Invite feedback from potential feedback responders on the understandability of each question and feedback from the top team on the relevance of each question
Lumus360 offer a free questionnaire design service to all our customers
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How long does a 360 questionnaire take?
We surveyed 1,500 (1466 to be precise!) feedback respondents from across 14 organisations. The respondents completed questionnaires comprising on average of 70 questions each with the opportunity to leave between 4 – 6 sets of written/ free text feedback comments.
Whilst it took 3 people only 2 minutes to complete their questionnaires and 1 person over 2 hours(!), the average completion time was 22 minutes, which broke down as follows:
0 – 5 minutes = 3%
6 – 10 minutes = 18%
11 – 15 minutes = 23%
16 – 20 minutes = 22%
21 – 30 minutes = 21%
31 – 40 minutes = 4%
41 – 60 minutes = 8%
61 – 90 minutes = 0 .7%
90 plus minutes = 0.3%
The other interesting thing that came out of the research was that those who also provided written feedback comments, indicated that they preferred to have a free text box at the end of each competency area, as opposed to several comment boxes spread throughout the questionnaire.
So what does it mean? …. Given that most of us are unable to sustain attention on one thing for more than about 20 minutes at a time – this research draws me to the conclusion that questionnaires should:
- Be 70 questions or less
- Have the questions grouped into 5 competency areas/ factors
- Provide the opportunity to leave free text comments at the end of each block of questions
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Are we measuring the right things?
Resent research that analysed 360 degree feedback data from in excess of 11000 leaders found that the least effective/ worst leaders displayed the following characteristics
During their research they analysed the 360 degree feedback data from in excess of 11000 leaders and mapped that against the 10% who were considered least effective and those who were subsequently fired(!).
They concluded that the worst leaders:
- Lack energy and enthusiasm – They see new initiatives as a burden, rarely volunteer, and fear being overwhelmed. One such leader was described as having the ability to "suck all the energy out of any room."
- Accept their own mediocre performance – They overstate the difficulty of reaching targets so that they look good when they achieve them. They live by the mantra "Underpromise and overdeliver."
- Lack clear vision and direction – They believe their only job is to execute. Like a hiker who sticks close to the trail, they're fine until they come to a fork.
- Have poor judgment – They make decisions that colleagues and subordinates consider to be not in the organization's best interests.
- Don't collaborate – They avoid peers, act independently, and view other leaders as competitors. As a result, they are set adrift by the very people whose insights and support they need.
- Don't walk the talk – They set standards of behaviour or expectations of performance and then violate them. They're perceived as lacking integrity.
- Resist new ideas – They reject suggestions from subordinates and peers. Good ideas aren't implemented, and the organization gets stuck.
- Don't learn from mistakes – They may make no more mistakes than their peers, but they fail to use setbacks as opportunities for improvement, hiding their errors and brooding about them instead.
- Lack interpersonal skills – They make sins of both commission (they're abrasive and bullying) and omission (they're aloof, unavailable, and reluctant to praise).
- Fail to develop others – They focus on themselves to the exclusion of developing subordinates, causing individuals and teams to disengage.
Whilst I am this first to say that 360 Degree Feedback questionnaires have to meet the organisations current/ future needs and be embedded in their context – the article does raise the question… Should 360 degree questionnaires also contain some of the generic aspects that underpin great leadership?
Please let me know if you need any other information or advice on developing your 360 feedback model / 360 degree feedback questions or would like to access our 360 feedback sample questions.
David Cooper
Lumus360 - How to design a 360 feedback questionnaire
How to write high quality 360 feedback questions
The analysis was conducted using a polytomous Rasch rating scale model, which in simple terms compares each question against a known quality expectation. Analysing the underperforming questions, we were able to identify 8 common trends/ reasons for their low scores and these are:
|Underperformance reason
|Example question
|Participants had limited/ only occasional opportunity to conduct the behaviour and therefore it conflicts with the frequency scale
|When needed, challenges inappropriate behaviour
|The question was overly subjective
|Is an 'expert' in their field
|The question was double (or even triple) barrelled
|Invites feedback and uses it to improve
|The behaviour was conducted outside the participants normal working environment and therefore respondents were unlikely to see it
|Makes a valuable contribution to external client meetings
|The question format was more aligned to a 'yes' – 'no' response than something that can be measured on a frequency scale
|Is seen as the 'go to' person
|The question was too specific/ focused and therefore the behaviour was not seen by the majority of people
|Effectively applies the ABC process
|The behaviour was difficult to observe – including asking about a person's knowledge or understanding which is not easily displayed/ observed
|Evaluates own performance against Key Performance Indicators
|The question was ambiguous, would be interpreted differently by different respondents
|Effectively attracts sponsors to establish top-down support
The worst performing questions were frequently guilty of several of these sins. Conversely, the highest performing questions incorporate the exact opposite of the above findings.
Use the above as a checklist, to ensure your 360 feedback questions hit the mark.
David Cooper
Improving 360 feedback questionnaire completion rates
We've seen big differences in 360 questionnaire completion rates between organisations. Some get 100% return, with others as low as 18%! Whilst context, culture and time availability undoubtedly play a part, there are some simple activities that if applied, will increase return rates considerably.
Success comes from putting energy into three key areas:
Participant engagement – Ideally done through a short launch session at the beginning of the process, during which participants are encouraged to:
- Send a personalised note to each of their respondents, asking for their support in completing the questionnaire within the time requested
- Review completion rates just before the questionnaire completion date and politely remind/ chase those who haven't completed
System optimisation – Building the feedback tool so it:
- Automatically sends reminders to respondents who have not completed their questions. We advise doing this on 3 occasions:
- Several days before the questionnaire completion date
- On the questionnaire completion date
- 1 day after the questionnaire completion date (stating the feedback window has been extended by 24/ 48 hours
- Incorporates realistic timeframes for questionnaire completion (two weeks works well)
- Provides clear guidance on completing the survey, time needed, anonymity etc
- Is simple, intuitive and easy/ quick to complete questionnaires. Don't underestimate the benefit of making the online tool as user friendly as possible
Energising organisational communications – Possibly built around the following:
- Initial – A 'whole organisation' email/ intranet based introduction that outlines – What 360 degree feedback is; the reasons for doing it; how the reports will be used; confidentiality/ anonymity; the importance of completing a questionnaire if invited to do so
- Mid-point – Senior endorsement – Ideally a video in which the CEO/ MD outlines how they benefited from the process and encouraging everyone to complete questionnaires within the allocated time
- Pre-close – final energiser – A 'whole organisation' email/ intranet communication sent a couple of days before the close that reminds respondents of the benefits of 360 and what they can expect as a result of their input.
David Cooper
360 feedback questions – The shift towards business growth
Having supported hundreds of organisations over the last 17 years to develop their 360 feedback models / Competency Frameworks, I've seen various trends in relation to what organisations expect of their managers. The most recent (and very significant) shift is the increased expectation of managers at all levels to take a key role in prospecting, identifying and growing new business opportunities.
Are your managers clear about what is expected of them in relation to growing the business? – Should your 360 feedback questionnaire incorporate business development behaviours such as:
Setting the right team/ department climate:
- Fosters a climate that encourages the seeking of new business opportunities
- Constantly seeks to grow the business
- Uses an entrepreneurial approach
- Shares business intelligence
- Ensures their team know their product/service
Seeking out opportunities:
- Makes time for prospecting
- Actively looks for new business opportunities
- Pursues market opportunities
- Maintains a network focused on growth opportunities
- Uses networks to develop business leads
- Opportunities into action
Converting business opportunities into profit:
- Driving business opportunities into business value
- Is 'deal' focused
- Closes deals in a 'win:win' way; benefiting all parties
- Is systematic in their sales activity
David Cooper
360 feedback questions – The shift towards business growth
Having supported hundreds of organisations over the last 17 years to develop their 360 feedback models / Competency Frameworks, I've seen various trends in relation to what organisations expect of their managers. The most recent (and very significant) shift is the increased expectation of managers at all levels to take a key role in prospecting, identifying and growing new business opportunities.
Are your managers clear about what is expected of them in relation to growing the business? – Should your 360 feedback questionnaire incorporate business development behaviours such as:
Setting the right team/ department climate:
- Fosters a climate that encourages the seeking of new business opportunities
- Constantly seeks to grow the business
- Uses an entrepreneurial approach
- Shares business intelligence
- Ensures their team know their product/service
Seeking out opportunities:
- Makes time for prospecting
- Actively looks for new business opportunities
- Pursues market opportunities
- Maintains a network focused on growth opportunities
- Uses networks to develop business leads
- Opportunities into action
Converting business opportunities into profit:
- Driving business opportunities into business value
- Is 'deal' focused
- Closes deals in a 'win:win' way; benefiting all parties
- Is systematic in their sales activity
David Cooper
360 feedback questionnaire to measure progress of new senior team members
Supporting new top team members to get off on the right foot is crucial, especially during "their first 100 days," when they are under intense scrutiny to lay the right foundations and prove they have what it takes.
To assist new senior team members successfully transition into their role, Lumus360 have developed a 360 survey that provides targeted/ specific feedback on those aspects essential for longer term success. The 360 activity is conducted at the 3 month point and enables participants to capitalise on strengths and identify the things they still need to attend to.
The survey looks at 6 key areas:
- Their 'fit' into the organisation – To what extent they have... Found out what makes the organisation tick; Being accepted by others; Refined their leadership style to adapt and harmonize with the organisations culture; Worked collaboratively with others; Built passion for the organisation.
- Establishing credibility – To what extent they have... Demonstrated credibility in their area of expertise; Been sort out for their opinion; Influenced decisions; Built a good reputation/ respect.
- Role alignment – To what extent they have... Defined their role / mandate; Balanced technical / functional role with senior team responsibilities; Acquired the necessary knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the role.
- Goal Alignment – To what extent they have... Engaged in the Strategic Plan; Established clear targets / priorities for themselves/ others that are aligned to the organizations goals; Taken action to structure their part of the organisation for maximum performance.
- Delivering Results – To what extent they have... Influenced/ brought about improvement change; Got things done within the organisation's reality; Demonstrated accountability, planning and execution; Got the best out of others; Adopted key processes and systems; Challenged easy assumptions.
- Relationships – To what extent they have... Invested time in building relationships; Established good working relationships with key stakeholders; Developed an information network inside the organisation; Fostered positive "Teamability"; Demonstrated humanity.
All of the above can be tailored to your organisations context.
Drop me a note, If you would like a little more information about using 360 to accelerate the transition of new senior team members into their role.
David Cooper
What makes the 'one in a million' boss?
Having seen 1000's of 360 feedback reports, there are not many things that surprise me. That said, a couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of coaching a manager through what was a truly outstanding (one in a million) report.
Whilst I've never seen such high ratings before … It was the comments people left, that reinforced they (a middle manager within a school support organisation) really had found the holy grail of leading others.
So what is this manager doing that makes those they lead hold them in such high esteem? Having analysed all of the feedback comments, it became clear that the following 6 leadership attributes (in no particular order) underpin their success:
Valuing others:
- Being approachable and a genuine listener
- Taking into account the opinions of others
- Admitting when other viewpoints are more valid than their own
- Making others feel appreciated
- Acting upon others thoughts and ideas
Strength of belief
- Standing own ground when needed
- Challenging negative attitudes of others
- Showing resilience, even in difficult situations
Respect to all:
- Always seeing the best in people
- Handling stressful situations with a positive approach
- Genuinely caring about the team and customers
- Giving credit where due
Realistic improvement with heart:
- Always looking for ways to improve the service
- Promoting a positive attitude to change
- Being realistic with regard to what can be achieved but at the same time having high expectations of others
- Ensuring team members are supported during change no matter how small
Communication credibility:
- Giving honest and open opinions
- Being clear and concise
- Having an opinion that is valued
- Delivering information with appropriate tact and sensitivity
- Behaving calmly under pressure
- Having an ethos of excellence that rubs off on the whole team
- Admitting to mistakes
- Doing what they say
- Understanding team members pressures and supporting them where necessary
- Going further than the extra mile
- Being one step ahead when actions are required
- Assisting with whatever is required to meet the business needs
Delivery excellence:
Looking at the above, you may say … So what's new? … and I agree, if quizzed we could all come up with a similar list of what our perfect boss would be like. However, the challenge is – How do you make these behaviours the managerial norm?
David Cooper
360 masterclass - questionnaires
Taking the time to develop a questionnaire that is 'fit for purpose' and will provide participants with insightful development feedback...
How long does a 360 questionnaire take?
Lumus360 have just completed a piece of research into the amount of time it takes to complete a 360 feedback questionnaire...
Are we measuring the right things?
I was interested to read in a recent HBR Article by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman about their research to identify the ten fatal flaws that derail leadership...
Video - Questionnaire Design
Our experience of supporting hundreds of organisations, shows that success comes from the application of the following principles...
How to write high quality 360 questions
Working with a Research Psychologist we have been able to review the performance of 309 different 360 questions (answered by over 33,000 people) and this snippet shares our learning.
Improving 360 feedback questionnaire completion rates
Improving 360 feedback response rates - Some simple activities that if applied, will increase your questionnaire completion/ return rates considerably
360 feedback questions – The shift towards business growth
Does your 360 feedback questionnaire capture the expectation of your managers in driving continued business growth? Some questions for you to use/ adapt …
Measure progress of new senior team members
A questionnaire for executive/ senior team members after completing their first 100 days in role
What makes the 'one in a million' boss?
The 360 feedback questions that the behaviours displayed by amazing bosses


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The main idea of the AC scheme is to reduce the effort of evaluating the force contribution from distant particles by combining two polynomials based on separate time-scales. Splitting the total force on a given particle into an irregular and a regular component by
we can replace the full N summation in (1.1) by a sum over the n nearest particles, together with a prediction of the distant contribution. Likewise, (3.1) may be differentiated once for the purpose of low-order prediction. This procedure can lead to a significant gain in efficiency, provided the respective time-scales are well separated and n ^ N. The two-time-scale scheme for one particle is illustrated in Fig. 3.1.
In order to predict the coordinates of neighbours at the irregular timesteps, we need to extrapolate the regular force and its first derivative. The former can be readily obtained from (2.3), without the term DR and using appropriate time arguments, t — Tk, where Tk refers to the regular force times. Similarly, differentiation of the regular part of (3.1) using Tk yields the corresponding derivative which should be added to F^.
To implement the AC scheme, we form a list for each particle containing all members inside a sphere of radius Rs. In addition, we include any particles within a surrounding shell of radius 21/3Rs satisfying the condition R • V < 0.1R'^/ATi, where again V = vi — v and ATi denotes the regular time-step. This ensures that fast approaching particles are selected from the buffer zone. A subsidiary search criterion based on m/r2 may be introduced for including more distant massive bodies.
The size of the neighbour sphere is modified at the end of each regular time-step when a total force summation is carried out. A selection criterion based on the local number density contrast has proved itself for a variety of problems, but may need modification for interacting subsystems. To sufficient approximation, the local density contrast is given by c=N (Rs )3 • (3.2)
where ni is the current membership and rh is the half-mass radius. In order to limit the range, we adopt a predicted membership np
subject to np being within [0.2nmax, 0.9nmax], with nmax denoting the maximum permitted value.* The new neighbour sphere radius is then adjusted using the corresponding volume ratio, which gives
An alternative and simpler strategy is to stabilize all neighbour memberships on the same constant value np = n0 [Ahmad & Cohen, 1973; Makino & Hut, 1988]. Since it is not clear whether this strategy is advantageous, the original density-related expression which has proved itself is still being used. A recent analysis by Spurzem, Baumgardt & Ibold [2003] concluded that the Makino-Hut relation np a:
may not be necessary for large systems with realistic density contrasts. Hence it appears that relatively small neighbour numbers of about 50 are sufficient to take advantage of the AC scheme even for N ~ 40 000. In any case, the actual code performance does not depend sensitively on the neighbour number because of compensating factors: reduction of ni speeds up the irregular force summation but leads to shorter regular time-steps. A number of refinements are also included as follows:
• To avoid a resonance oscillation in Rs, we use (np/ni)1/6 in (3.4) if the predicted membership lies between the old and new values
* As a recent refinement, np = np(rh/r) is now used outside the half-mass radius.
• Rs is modified by the radial velocity factor 1 + r, • v^ATi/r2 outside the core
• The volume factor is only allowed to change by 25%, subject to a time-step dependent cutoff if AT, < 0.01tcr
• If n < 3, r < 3rh and the neighbours are leaving the standard sphere, Rs is increased by 10%
Following the recalculation of the regular force, the gain or loss of particles is recorded when comparing the old and new neighbour list. Regular force differences are first evaluated, assuming there has been no change of neighbours. This gives rise to the provisional new regular force difference
where FRld denotes the old regular force, evaluated at time T0, and the net change of irregular force is contained in the middle brackets. In the subsequent discussions of the AC method, regular times and time-steps are distinguished using upper case characters. All current force components are obtained using the predicted coordinates (which must be saved), rather than the corrected values based on the irregular term Dj since otherwise (3.5) would contain a spurious force difference. The higher differences are formed in the standard way, whereupon the regular force corrector is applied (if desired).
A complication arises because any change in neighbours requires appropriate corrections of both the force polynomials, using the principle of successive differentiation of (3.1). The three respective Taylor series derivatives (2.4) and (2.5) are accumulated to yield the net change. Each force polynomial is modified by first adding or subtracting the correction terms to the corresponding Taylor series derivatives (2.3) (without the D4 term), followed by a conversion to standard differences by (2.7).
Implementation of the AC scheme requires the following additional set of regular variables: Fr, DR, DR, DR, AT, To, Tu T2, T3, as well as the neighbour sphere radius Rs and neighbour list of size nmax + 1. The corresponding code for softened potentials (nbody2) has been described in considerable detail elsewhere [Aarseth, 2001b]. In the point-mass case, close encounters are treated by KS regularization, giving rise to an analogous code for the AC scheme [Aarseth, 1985a], as well as a new Hermite AC code with full regularization. As an application of the AC method, we mention a scheme for studying the interaction between a star cluster and a molecular cloud in which the latter is treated by smoothed particle hydrodynamics [Theuns, 1992a].
The combination of the Hermite method with the AC scheme (HACS) gives rise to a very efficient treatment. Following the discussion in chapter
2, the implementation of these two methods is much facilitated. Here we summarize some of the main features for evaluating the derivatives. A full description with actual comparisons is given elsewhere for a softened interaction potential [Makino & Aarseth, 1992].
In HACS, we need to form the current total force for the predictions as well as for the next corrector step by the low-order extrapolation
Similarly, the total force derivative is just the sum
At the end of a regular time-step, we need the equivalent of the difference (3.5), namely the change in the regular force assuming there has been no loss or gain of neighbours, which yields
Note that the inner bracket of (2.20) and (2.21) requires the reverse sign of this expression. Likewise, the corresponding new regular force derivative based on the old neighbours is given by fR1) = FR1) - (f(1) - Fj1)), (3.9)
where the quantities F(1) denote the respective new derivatives and the terms in brackets contain the net change. Finally, we combine (3.9) with the previous regular force derivative to form the higher derivatives used for the corrector. If required, the corresponding corrected values at the end of the interval may be obtained by including contributions from the change of neighbours.
In the Hermite versions, we employ the code convention that the quantities Dk denote Taylor series derivatives, rather than differences as used in the old polynomial formulation. Consequently, the first derivatives are initialized by
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Compare instant coffee from International Roast, Moccona, Robert Timms, ALDI AlCafe, Nescafe, Nestle, Woolworths and Coles, on taste, texture, aroma, value for money, packaging, variety and overall satisfaction.
See our Ratings Methodology.
International Roast has 'roasted the competition' to lead Canstar Blue's consumer ratings for instant coffee. It earned five-star reviews on taste, texture, aroma and overall satisfaction. It was four stars on value for money and packaging as well as three stars on variety.
Not everyone is a morning person, so when you need a coffee, you need it fast. While some can make it to their local café before work, others struggle to get out of the door without their coffee fix. So, this is where instant coffee steps in – boil a kettle and get a mug. But with a long supermarket aisle to search through, we've narrowed down the list to help you find who has the right blend of value and taste. Is it worth spending more on the big-name brands? Or can supermarket labels tick all the boxes?
To find out, Canstar Blue surveyed more than 1,200 coffee-lovers across Australia to get their thoughts on the instant coffee they've most recently purchased. Brands went head-to-head on a range of factors including taste, texture and aroma. Eight leading brands made it to our inaugural instant coffee review, with the results reflected in the table above. But only one brand earned five stars for overall satisfaction – International Roast. It rated five stars on taste, texture, aroma, and overall satisfaction. It also got four stars on value for money and packaging as well as three stars on variety.
The eight brands to be featured in our 2019 instant coffee review were rated in the following order for overall customer satisfaction:
Moccona, Robert Timms, ALDI AlCafe, Nescafe and Nestle all got four stars for overall satisfaction, while supermarket branded instant coffee from Woolworths and Coles was left on three stars apiece. Notably Moccona was the only brand to get five stars on variety. It also achieved five stars on taste, alongside International Roast. Both ALDI AlCafe and Robert Timms got five stars on packaging. In addition, ALDI AlCafe was the only brand to get five stars on value for money.
Our survey also revealed that more than half (53%) of consumers have to have a coffee in the morning to help start their day. Three in five (63%) generally buy the same brand and 30% go out of their way to buy the coffee they like. A third (35%) make it at home to prevent spending money in a café, while 17% prefer home brewed coffee over a barista made.
International Roast instant coffee is boasted to be made in Australia from 100% natural coffee beans. Its range is stated to have a blend of quality coffee beans to deliver a mild tasting coffee with a smooth, well rounded flavour. It's claimed to have no additives or preservatives. International Roast also offers its Caterer's Blend, packed to meet the needs of caterers seeking quality and great value, according to the brand. Sizes available include 200g, 500g and 1kg cans.
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Canstar Blue surveyed 3,000 Australian adults across a range of categories to measure and track customer satisfaction, via ISO 26362 accredited research panels managed by Qualtrics. The outcomes reported are the results from customers within the survey group who have purchased instant coffee to brew at home in the last 3 months – in this case, 1,256 people.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included. Results are comparative and it should be noted that brands receiving three stars have still achieved a satisfaction measure of at least six out of 10. Not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The ratings table is first sorted by star ratings and then by mean overall satisfaction. A rated brand may receive a 'N/A' (Not Applicable) rating if it does not receive the minimum number of responses for that criteria.


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Joe Connors (10-11)Wake Forest University
I am an electrical engineer turned economist. I'm currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Duke University in the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program in the Political Science Department. I completed my Ph.D. at Florida State University in 2011 after four years of study. The ability to complete the program in four years and the opportunities currently before me are a testament to the quality of the faculty and the graduate economics program at FSU. I couldn't have asked for a better environment to study economics.
I would categorize the time spent in graduate school as comprising three phases. The first is your first year of school. The focus during this time is the core classes and eventually passing your preliminary exams. The professors were instrumental in making this first year rewarding and very successful for me. They were always willing to help with questions and to discuss ideas. Office doors were always open and the answer to the question, "Could you help me with this?" was always, "Yes, come on in." They very much encouraged me to be successful during my first phase of graduate school and move on to the second phase.
The second phase of graduate school is after completion of the preliminary exams, but before one starts serious work on their dissertation. This is the second year and the early part of the third year of graduate school. During this time I was finishing up my courses and thinking about dissertation topics. Again, the professors at FSU were extremely helpful during this phase. They encouraged me to approach topics in my classes as potential dissertation topics. They challenged me to write about these ideas so that I thought them through and to give me practice as a researcher. During this phase the professors encourage students to co-author papers and attend conferences. By the time I finished my Ph.D. I had attended five conferences and had presented my research at three. The professors had prepared me to move on to the third and final phase of graduate school.
The final phase of graduate school is writing and successfully defending a dissertation. Jim Gwartney, my adviser, and the rest of my dissertation committee were extremely helpful during this stage. There are two things that are important for this phase: concisely forming a research agenda and then executing that agenda day after day for a year and a half. Jim and the rest of my committee provided useful feedback during this process, but at the same time provided independence so that I could learn to do research on my own.
Success in Florida State's economics program ultimately depends upon the student. This is how it should be. Success as an academic economist will come to those who take advantage of the opportunities around them. The faculty at FSU make sure those opportunities exist and encourages students to pursue them.
Before starting graduate school I was advised to choose a department where the professors had my best interest at heart, a department that would "be in my corner" at the beginning of my academic career. This was good advice. It also describes my experience at FSU. Toward the end of my second year of graduate school I attended an academic conference where a former graduate of the FSU economics department received an award. His acceptance speech upon receiving the award was simple. He thanked his FSU adviser "for everything." I look back and realize he was exactly right.
I am an electrical engineer turned FSU economist and I couldn't be happier.


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Hogsten teaches, learns from and has fun with kindergarteners
After 10 years teaching in the Indian River School District, Christine Hogsten has learned to sometimes let her students lead. That kind of flexibility and her passion for teaching led to Hogsten's 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year award at Phillip C. Showell Elementary School.
Hogsten said she has always enjoyed working in early education for children from birth to age 6. Now a kindergarten teacher, she welcomes many students to their first real school.
Hers is an inclusion class, which means students with special needs are in the "regular" classroom, not separate special-education classes. But regardless of her individual students' circumstances, Hogsten said her favorite part of teaching the class is the natural curiosity of 5-year-olds.
"Anything you bring to them is exciting … and that to me is just so powerful," she said. "They don't have a negative thought about school yet, even the parents. I think I have such an important job, just getting the parents to feel like school is OK, school is a good thing."
While she was in college, Hogsten originally didn't know which career to pursue. A longtime babysitter, she became interested in education after taking a few child-development courses. Hogsten subsequently earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood development and education from the University of Delaware, with a concentration in early special education.
Hogsten's two sisters also caught the teaching bug, and both followed in her footsteps to become kindergarten teachers.
"We don't have teachers in our family, but, hopefully, we're starting something," she said.
Hogsten covers a lot of ground with her students each day, between education standards and their own curiosity.
"I'm structured, but we could be talking about something and it sparks their interest. I'll go with it," said Hogsten. "Before, I was much more rigid, but now I'll go where the kids lead me, because I have their attention more, so we're busy."
Hogsten said her biggest challenge is the many needs of more than 20 individual children, especially at the start of school.
"I think the gap is getting bigger. Some [children] can read already, and some are just not even ready to sit in the chair or hold a pencil."
To manage the different learning levels, Hogsten often has her students work in small groups. She meets with some while others work independently. Students take turns being the captain of each group, so they learn to be good leaders and help each other.
"I used to do too much," Hogsten admitted. "I've learned to take control from me and give it to them. It teaches them how to work together. … They like it."
When not teaching, Hogsten said she enjoys camping nearby with her family, supporting her two athletic daughters, who also attended Phillip Showell, and playing with their new puppy.
Now in her eighth year at Phillip C. Showell, Hogsten has won Teacher of the Year before, but she credited the positive work environment for her success.
"It's easy to come to work and do your best each day because it's a small school, so we really support each other," she said, describing the principal's, counselors' and parents' involvement. "I'm honored. This is a wonderful school to work with. It's a wonderful community."


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medical history, full physical examination (including blood pressure and pulse rate
measurement), 12 lead ECG and clinical laboratory tests.
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neurologic, immunologic, or allergic disease.
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Youth Citizen of the Year
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Coffee with an Officer
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Like any criminal act, domestic violence is pursued in court and prosecuted at varying levels depending upon the offense committed. The classification of domestic violence depends upon the circumstances surrounding the incident and the injuries involved.
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read)
Domestic violence in the 3rd degree refers to any kind of domestic assault, even if no injury or a minor injury results.
What is Domestic Violence 3rd Degree?
Domestic violence in the 3rd degree refers to the lowest level of domestic violence and involves any assault or physical injury in a domestic situation. These injuries can be a result of the defendant hitting, punching, kicking, pushing, biting or throwing things at the victim.
How Does 3rd Degree Domestic Violence Compare to Other Degrees?
Domestic violence in the 3rd degree is considered a lower-level offense than 2nd degree or 1st degree domestic violence charges. However, depending on the defendant's criminal history and record of domestic assault incidents, 3rd degree domestic violence allegations may be prosecuted at a felony level like 2nd or 1st degree offenses are.
Generally, 2nd or 1st degree domestic violence crimes involve injuries that are more severe. A 2nd degree assault is typically classified as one causing serious physical injury. A 1st degree domestic assault is classified as one in which the victim is seriously injured with a weapon.
Is Domestic Violence 3rd Degree a Felony?
Domestic violence in the 3rd degree is typically considered a misdemeanor. However, charges may be upgraded to felony charges if the defendant is a previous offender. This is true in states like Arkansas, for instance, in an effort to institute a no-tolerance policy for domestic violence.
What is the Average Jail Sentence for Domestic Violence?
Incarceration sentences for perpetrators of domestic violence can range from as short as 30 days to as long as multiple years. Sentencing depends on the defendant's criminal record, his history of domestic violence and the severity of the crime.
Sentencing time varies by state, as do any monetary penalties. In South Carolina, for instance, a defendant convicted of 3rd degree domestic violence may face up to 90 days in jail and/or fines between $1,000 and $2,500. In New York, this sort of domestic violence is treated as a misdemeanor (sometimes called a class A misdemeanor), which is punishable by up to a year in prison or three years of probation. On top of jail time, a misdemeanor can lead to a fine of $1,000, or twice the defendant's gain from the crime, if any.
Can You Drop the Charges on Domestic Violence?
Getting domestic violence charges dropped is always up to the discretion of the state. It is certainly possible that the prosecutor will agree to drop the charges. In many cases, regardless of the state in which you reside or the violent act occurred, however, the prosecutor will not agree to drop domestic violence charges just because a victim requests she does. In some instances, a prosecutor may decide to offer a plea bargain or to reduce the charges that were filed against a defendant. In very rare cases, the prosecutor may choose to drop a case altogether.
- Attorneys: Charges for Domestic Violence Penalties
- Michael Kramer Law: When is a Domestic Violence Charge First Degree or Second or Third in New York?
- Kent Collins Law Firm: "NEW" CDV SC Laws: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree Penalties, Fines, Jail Time
- Find Law: New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 120.00 Assault in the third degree
- Benca & Benca: Ramifications of an Arkansas Domestic Violence Conviction


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I just got my advance issue of Cloth Paper Scissors Studios Spring 2010 and I am so excited! This is an incredible issue and I would say that even if my studio and office chair makeover weren't to be found inside the fabulous black and white cover. There are so many studios for inspiration...from simple to sublime! I am so intrigued by the unique ways artists find to store their art fodder. I love the outdoor studio space that Josie Rodriguez has...hmmm there is that big space under the deck just outside my studio door. I am totally lusting after Leo Sewell's plethora of vintage cabinets...all those tiny drawers to sort my stuff. They would probably not work well for me because I am forever leaving cupboard doors and drawers open but they look so cool! I could blather on but you will want to pick up this issue for yourself.
I am happy to report that my big mama computer just got back from the hospital. I have been using an old school curved front monitor and really missing my the flat screen. Baby computer is tired of all these extra cables plugged in and wants a nap. Thanks for all the wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Summer is the very best time to get out and about in the garden, and also to enjoy doing it. There's so much pleasure to be had in sorting things out – getting rid of the old, polishing up and revamping a new lease of life from the not-so-old, and of course populating your garden with the new is the highlight of many peoples' summers. What's not so great however, is getting the same sort of thing for your garden that every other house on your street has.
It's very easily done – most garden centres within an area have multiple items in stock all at once, and something which is quite desirable for a garden can often be picked up by quite a few people. This is further compounded by the fact that your friends and neighbours more than likely have the same tastes as you – they know what looks good, just like you do!
Avoiding embarrassing garden accessory duplicates can be easy if you order online – but finding good quality products can be pretty difficult. Something might look amazing on Amazon or on other shopping websites, but when you open the parcel, it can easily be damaged within the post and lose a lot of what makes it such a good buy. There's also a lot to be said for the fact that a lot of online sellers tend to embellish things in order to make something look better than what it is. A colour correction here, blowing up the size of something there, and you might have something that indeed looks impressive on the website, but when it gets to you it very clearly isn't what you've ordered.
Rest assured, not all online sellers are like that. A good rule of thumb would be to buy British – while it certainly won't mean that all of the perils of online shopping are averted, it means that a lot of them are taken away. Another is reputation. Greenhouse Staging for instance is a reputable manufacturer of a number of products including Greenhouse Staging (as the name might imply!) as well as heavy duty green house staging which can certainly stand the test of time. Their reviews are universally excellent, and Greenhouse Staging have numerous speedy delivery options which we're certain will please everyone.
What exactly does Greenhouse Staging have to do with kitting out the garden? Quite a lot, actually. Greenhouse Staging also specialise in the manufacture of bespoke garden products which we're sure are super-special and very different from absolutely everything else out there. Take their current marine and nautical accessories, for instance. This collection of vintage portholes have been reclaimed from Indian ship yards, which make them authentic and very much one of a kind.
When you're looking for something which is well and truly unique, lots of garden manufacturers across the country have exactly what you envisioned in mind – so give them a try! You won't regret it.


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Body:Battle Bonuses
Added a new system where you can gain bonus EXP in battles against monsters by performing certain in-combat actions.
- For example, you can get the Chivalrous bonus by attacking according to the Chivalry talent's requirements 3 times, which gives an 8% bonus at the end of the battle.
- Different bonuses can stack.
- Absorb Power - Open your mind and body to absorb power from the world around you. Can only be used while your FP is below 50% of your maximum FP. You gain 20+(Rank*10) FP Regeneration and reduce your Status Resistance by 15% for 3 rounds. 5 round CD.
- Tattoo Refresh - Fill your arcane tattoos with power, allowing you activate Arcane Tattoo trait effects. You also gain Tattoo Refresh for 2 rounds, which doubles the effectiveness of your Arcane Tattoo skill. 5 round CD.
- Ephemeral Insight - Focus your mind to the highest level possible. While equipped, when you use Charge Mind while you already have Charge Mind active, you gain Ephemeral Insight for 2 rounds (your Charge Mind duration also becomes 2 rounds). Ephemeral Insight causes the next spell that can be boosted by Charge Mind to deal Akashic damage instead of its original damage type and then ends. When Ephemeral Insight ends, you gain Worn Out LV 50 for 3 rounds.
- Unmoving - Every move a Black Knight makes should be deliberate. Until your next turn, inflicts Immobilize and Unmoving on yourself. Unmoving prevents pull and push effects from affecting you, and grants immunity to Vydel's movement effects (though you still take damage).
- Roar of Life - Fill all other allied units with a divine energy, applying the Charge Weapon skill to them once. 1 round CD.
- Added monster armor to all of the remaining bosses and monsters that did not have them.
- Added the different wandering monster AI types that were in Argentyle Caverns to wandering monsters that appear in other dungeon types.
- Damage traps now deal 25%/50%/60% damage depending on the type (from 5%/10%/15%).
- Instead of instantly expiring when triggered, they enter a disabled state for 10 minutes. While disabled, you can double click them to reset the trap. If not reset before the 10 minutes expire, the trap will destroy itself.
- When using a skill that can be resized, a new interface will appear at the bottom of the screen showing the details (min/max size, FP cost, etc.).
- When targeting a skill, an Accept and Cancel button will appear on the screen.
- Health Panel HUD button will now have a red border if you have an untreated wound that can become infected.
- Using Legend Extension or a Fruit of Fluidity will grant temporary immunity to movement penalties from items. This will expire if you enter a dungeon.
- Damage pop-up adjusted; text color now reflects resist/weak, border removed, multiple instances pop-up gradually, total damage shown.


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- Lab 8: Configuring and Testing Dynamic Routing on NSX Edge Appliances
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- Lab 11: Configuring and Testing Network Address Translation on an NSX Edge Services Gateway
- Lab 12: Configuring Load Balancing with NSX Edge Gateway
- Lab 13: Configuring Advanced Load Balancing
- Lab 14: Configuring NSX Edge High Availability
- Lab 15: Configuring Layer 2 VPN Tunnels
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THE SHORT VERSION: When you HEED THE HUM you make peace with yourself. You begin to listen and pay attention to everything that is speaking to you in any given situation. When you heed to the hums in your life you have less regrets and live more authentically.
THE HEART OF IT: We are in the habit of numbing and zoning out. I do it, guilty as charged! It seems logical. We all want to feel good after all. This world is not easy to live in, but we can make it easier for ourselves by heeding to the hums. The hums in our lives eventually turn into screams or fog horns when ignored because we can't escape ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, despite how hard we may try. The practice of heeding the hum is learning to tune in before those hums turn into blaring booms and long lasting oppressions of the self. When you heed to the hums in your life, you tune in and trust yourself.
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FEELING OUR VIBE? JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND SHARE YOUR STORY: Have you ever gone through something big in your life and realized days, months, years later, that you saw red flags, felt funny or weird or had hesitations at the beginning? Those are the hums. Maybe you're having a ball at a party and one line of a song brings you to tears. Maybe after being in and out and taking space from someone in your life you realize something has to give. Maybe you were walking down the street and someone says something to you and you have a subtle but very real panic attack. Maybe someone in your life brings about a certain feeling every time you are around them, good or bad. Maybe you have a habit or pattern that keeps following you around. Did something just come to mind? That's a hum.
Everything is speaking to us all the time. Our experiences, gut feelings, emotions, friends, family, strangers, pets, the earth - everything - are all signs here for us. Heeding the hums takes vulnerability and courage to really listen, and to see. Want to share a HEED THE HUM story or pic? Send us a submission for a chance to be featured on our Stories page and social media.
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While we're focusing on healthy probiotic freebies today, I thought I'd share this neat eBook Get Cultured! It's full of great probiotic foods, and is brought to us courtesy of the Nourished Kitchen.
Each recipe in Get Cultured focuses on nourishing probiotic, naturally fermented vegetables and all the recipes are dairy-free. I strongly recommend that you purchase a vegetable fermenter (see sources) for these recipes, though mason jars will due in a pinch. Fermentation is an inexact art and variances in the temperature of your home, the weather or the season may yield a quicker or slower fermentation period than outlined in the book, so use your judgment in preparing these wholesome probiotic foods.


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There are 20,000 objects orbiting Earth at this moment that are larger than 10 centimeters (4 inches). Out of that number, only about 2,000 are operational satellites. The other 18,000 objects are pieces of junk of varying sizes. But it's not just junk: it's dangerous junk.
If that doesn't sound like a problem, keep this in mind: Thanks to SpaceX and others, we're living in the age of cheap access to space, and we're seeing more and more satellites boosted into orbit. The problem won't go away on its own.