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Voltaire expressed them to be lost, hot blooded people resulting from a lack of structured religion that Western civilization had cultivated. He portrayed Africans to be the extreme opposite of Western society. He also illustrated their attitudes toward women to be very disrespectful. This led to all of the female characters in Voltaire's stories to fall victim to rape, ridicule and sexual exploitation. These characters had very little complexity or importance throughout the novel. The subject of rape was a prevalent theme in Candidesince all of the female characters suffered through it at least on one occasion. When Cunegonde describes the attack on her family and her subsequent rape, she merely states that it is ?the customary way of doing things?(Voltaire 23). Voltaire portrayed these foreign people and female characters as society saw them in the 1800s; uncivilized and impotent.The treatment of these characters also mirrored their treatment in real life. Through Candide's travels and misadventures, every person he encounters not of his own race and gender, meets tragedy in some form or fashion. Whether Voltaire had intended to do so or not, these triumphs over tragedy showed an immense resilience these foreign and female characters possessed.
The purpose of setting his stories in foreign locations stemmed from a couple intentions. As previously stated, Voltaire felt inclined to make a point of showing how minorities are perceived and persecuted. Through Candide's travels to several foreign places, he was able to showcase this with more than one ethnic group.Another reason for Voltaire's choice of Eastern and Mideastern countries for the setting of his stories could possibly be because of the fascinationby exoticism particularly A Thousand and One Nights (Voltaire 369).He also wanted to show that optimism of the human spirit is shared by people of all different types of races and backgrounds, as well as societies.
[...] Lastly, Voltaire ridiculed European society through a tale involving an Anabaptist named James. The Anabaptists were often persecuted because of their ?radical' religious beliefs. He ridiculed this hatred by showing James' kindness. Candide found himself in Holland where he had no food or water, and so asked one of the Protestant citizens for some bread. After Candide did not admit that the pope was the antichrist, the citizen yelled at him, don't deserve to eat go you scoundrel, you wretch, never come near me while his wife dumped a bucket of waste on Candide's head (Voltaire 24). [...]
[...] The old woman explained, am the daughter of Pope X and the princess of Palestrina? (Voltaire 42). She then went on to talk about the palace she grew up in and the riches she enjoyed and how she was promised to marry a prince of Massa-Carrara. This story showed the corruption within the Catholic Church because the pope was supposed to be celibate and a humble example of Christ but instead had a daughter who wore dresses ?worth more than all the splendor in Westphalia?, a wife who was a princess, and a ?palace so magnificent that all the castles of [the] German barons couldn't have served as its stable? (Voltaire 42). [...]


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Logistics Services Supervisor
LocationVancouver, Canada
TermFull Time
Date PostedJan 14, 2018
SAXX Underwear Co. is looking for a Logistics Services Supervisor to join the team based at our Vancouver office location.
This is your opportunity to be part of a globally growing brand in a dynamic work environment.
The Logistics Services Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of services delivered by SAXX's third party logistics (3PL/warehouse) partners to ensure that orders are dispatched in full, on time with the correct services and cost effectively. The role is primarily responsible to provide projections to warehousing partners and monitor KPIs; the facilitation of efficient order fulfillment through best practice communication; to oversee inventory activities related to receipt, write-off, storage, cycle counting and claims; monitor outbound freight costs and the delivery of special distribution projects.
- Serve as the primary contact for warehouse operations teams
- Provide warehouses with outbound projections, track weekly; plan capacity in advance for heaviest shipping periods, communicate shipping cutoff dates
- Validate and approve warehouse invoices against contracted rates; administer the Warehouse Cost Analysis report
- Monitor contracted KPIs; chair quarterly contract meetings with 3PLs, provide agenda and dashboard analytics to support meetings
- Address service level complaints with warehouse operations
- Onboard compliance retail partners, establish costed value-added service standard operating procedures with warehouses
- Supply warehouses with vendor manuals; document and share extract of service and routing requirements
- Monitor labeling and packing to ensure requirements are met in a timely manner
- Provide uninterrupted supply of swingtags; validate warehouse swingtag counts monthly
- Resolve root causes of compliance chargebacks due to warehouse error
- Liaise with Compliance and Accounts Payable to ensure credits are received from warehouse partners where applicable
- Monitor cost and service effectiveness of outbound freight, report trends to management
- Maintain outbound shipping databases
- Monitor outbound flow during last two weeks of each month and escalate risks to management
- Coordinate large scale or ad hoc distribution projects such as fixtures and catalogues
- Lead initiatives to reduce costs where possible throughout the business
- Monitor ongoing cycle counting processes and reports
- Inform warehouses of year end audit requirements based on input from VP finance
- Coordinate efforts across departments to deliver full inventory count at European warehouse
- Initiate ad hoc stock count based on reported discrepancies
- Initiate stock write-offs on request of management
- Coordinate efforts across departments to deliver special inventory projects: multipacks, instruction labels for changeover fixture graphics
- Record issues relating to product, processes and/or quality and escalate as appropriate to Production Director
- Monitor, control and manage operations to meet customer expectations and company goals
- Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures
- Build and maintain strong customer relationship through regular meetings and communications
- Provide support to internal teams to achieve performance targets
- Identify problems in operations process and escalate to management in timely manner
- Maintain clear and accurate operations documents/procedures for reference purposes
- Cross training with Inbound logistics to provide support for inbound services during vacation
- Minimum 5 years' experience in supply chain or warehouse operations in a manufacturing or wholesale distribution environment
- Bachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain
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We want to introduce to you the KIPOZI 1 Inch Pro Nano-Titanium Flat Iron which has reached place 2 in our flat iron review and whose Amazon customer rating is 4,5 out of 5 stars. This flat iron does exactly what you expect from it and it can also create nice curls and waves.
Best KIPOZI flat iron: 1 Inch Pro Nano-Titanium
KIPOZI 1 Inch Pro Nano-Titanium Flat Iron
This KIPOZI flat iron lies good in the hand. With it's 3D floating nano-titanium covered plates it saves the hair and smoothens it very well. This guarantees an easy tangle-free styling.
Long waiting for heating is no issue with this tool: in less than 30 seconds the maximum temperature of 450 degrees is reached. The unit has 16 different temperature settings (170F-320F) which are divided in 3 recommended sections for fragile, damaged and healthy hair. The cable with a 360° swivel joint and a salon length of 98,5 inch ensures an uncomplicated and practical handling in the bathroom or wherever you use it.
Why this KIPOZI flat iron barely missed place 1
It was a very close race. The only negative thing was the flat iron's weight, that's all. So it only depends on your own taste which flat iron you want to give a try.
Beautiful design
One of the first things that catch the eye is the elegant color. It is golden, but not too shiny. It matches very good with the blue LCD touchscreen display. This flat iron has a unique design that is looking for it's peer. It comes with a velvet storage bag that stresses it's understating elegance.
Fast heat-up time
Another plus is the fast heating. You don't have to spend a long time in the bathroom waiting for the KIPOZI 1 Inch Pro Nano-Titanium Flat Iron to get ready to use. You can so to say almost start after a look in the mirror and the straightening can begin. And that is something very valueable, especially if you have to hurry up in the morning or want to get ready really quickly for an appointment.
Temperature levels
The different heat levels ensure that the KIPOZI 1 Inch Pro Nano-Titanium can be adapted to the individual hair structure / thickness and the personal wishes. This clever flat iron adapts to any hair structure and not vice versa! The more sensitive the hair is, the lesser the temperature should be chosen. You can turn the temperature scale from Fahrenheit to Celsius if you are more familiar to that scale (just press the '+' and '-' button at the same time).
The results
Because this flat iron has so many temperature levels you can adjust exactly the heat you need for your hair, whether it is thick, thin, curly, frizzy, ethnic, long or short. This and the 3D floating nano-titanium covered plates that make the hair smooth and shiny while emitting negative ions help to keep the hair's balance. Of course the use of heat protectant also helps to keep the hair in shape and prevent major damage.
Dual voltage
This hot tool comes along with dual voltage (110 – 240 V). That means it can be used everywhere in the world where there is a plug. In some countries you may need an adapter. So this device is a very good travel companion. The length is also perfect for being transported in a little travelling bag.
Conclusion: recommendable with a little deduction
Per se there is not too much to complain about. As already mentioned the flat iron is only a little bit heavy, but that should be handleable. It has a nice design, straighens hair perfectly and many owners are very satisfied with their purchase. The flat iron is modern and has the latest technology. The temperature adjustment is very hair-friendly and the settings can easily be managed on the LCD display.
This flat iron is very representative and definitely worth a thought as birthday or Christmas present for a young lady – okay, for "elder" ladies too. 😉


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Zimmermann Mirror Mirror Collection Edit
Zimmermann's RTW collection Mirror Mirror is now in stores around Australia. The collection has Zimmermann's signature feminine, sophisticated feel of previous seasons however, this season the collection has been given a modern twist. Mirror Mirror is filled with bold earthy tones including burgundy, caramel, hot pink and jungle green. The use of this seasons baroque and floral prints is not limited to dresses, pants and blouses but is on a broad range of pieces including tights, jackets, bags and shoes. There are many of Zimmermann's signature shapes with the addition of some gorgeous soft comfortable loose fitting garments like my favourite piece The Karmic Aura Mirror Dress. This dress is a loose shape yet it feels so flattering. I love the print and the mirror embellishments.
Click links below to see my favourite pieces :
Karmic Jacquard Shift
Karmic Stamp Embroidered Dress
Karmic Collared Dress
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Pasta with Mama's Meat Sauce
The meal that started it all; home in a bowl. This is a generation descending family recipe of seasonings, diced fresh onions and garlic, mixed with large ground turkey into a tomato sauce and heaped over a mountain of pasta. From our family to yours.
Mama's Meat Sauce: Ground Turkey, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, roasted red pepper garlic seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste.
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A couple of quick reminders for everyone:
1) Don't forget Drama Board Applications are due THIS WEDNESDAY (6/4) by 12:00pm (either handed off to me in person or e-mailed)! Applications can be found attached to the post below or in hard copy format in the choir room. Sincerely hoping many of you are considering this exciting position and opportunity. :-)
2) Don't forget to RSVP for the Drama Banquet (which is this Friday, June 6th at 6:00pm in Wildcat Court)! Please click on the linked button in the post below to RSVP to come to the banquet! Don't forget to dress up for fun, too! Come honor the seniors, vote for next year's drama board, and enjoy each other's company (and food) one last time before the year ends.
3) If you have time in your schedule this week, Chief Kanim's production of Little Mermaid will be on stage this Thursday, Friday (we have our banquet this night), and Saturday at 7:00pm. Bella Richter de Medeiros has helped out a lot with this production, as well! Let's go show our support! Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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text: Rifle Shooter Digital Staff - April 11, 2019 Browning's New X-Bolt Max Long Range Rifle Browning's new X-Bolt Max Long Range rifle is an accurate rifle tailored for long range accuracy.The new, composite Max stock, along with a number of other features, is designed to help maximize long-range shooting accuracy. The adjustable comb allows the shooter to dial-in optimal eye-to-scope alignment, which is useful when using large diameter optics and Picatinny rail scope bases with built-in elevation. Spacers are included to adjust the length of pull and an upright pistol grip optimizes finger-to-trigger reach. Three swivel studs allow the installation of both a sling and a bipod. The horizontal surface on the bottom of the buttstock sends the rifle straight back when shooting from bags, helping to keep the target in the scope so shooters can watch for bullet impact.Bedded into the Max stock is the X-Bolt action with matte blued finish that is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. An extended bolt handle makes it faster and easier to operate the bolt. The hand chambered, fluted, 26" stainless steel barrel includes a removable muzzle brake that is threaded 5/8"-24 TPI to accommodate a suppressor. A thread protector is included when the muzzle brake is not in use.Available in a variety of short- and long-action calibers, the X-Bolt Max Long Range is available for an MSRP of $1,269.99-$1,329.99 depending on caliber. For more information on Browning products, visit www.browning.com. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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In one way or that other, you have seen cars parked on the streets that are having bright yellow colored clamps covering their wheels. These clamps can be called with other names including infamous wheel clamps and also can be called wheel boots or the Denver boots. The easy description of the Denver boots is, the bright yellow colored clamps used in the covering of the wheels of the cars parked on the streets.
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Important: While sandstone is suitable for exterior applications, special care regarding the use of waterproof membranes, grouting and sealing is required. As these installation recommendations speak to the basic method for installing sandstone, SOLI recommends contacting a professional installer to discuss best practices for your specific project.
SOLI explicitly recommends setting Sandstone tiles with an epoxy-based thinset in order to minimize the potential moisture buildup caused by water-based products. Suitable product recommendations include, but are not exclusive to:
Laticrete LATAPOXY® 300 Adhesive
Please check with your local tile supply store for alternative and comparable products. The adhesive manufacturer's literature will explain if the adhesive product is suitable for interiors and/or exteriors, as well as walls and floors. Most thinset mortars (multi purpose and polymer modified thinsets) are adequate for installing natural stones. A cement-based adhesive is generally suitable on masonry substrates where no movement is anticipated.
Where slight movement could occur through thermal or pedestrian loads, a modified cement adhesive should be used as a minimum. A bonding agent is recommended for larger heavier stones. It is very important that each stone is embedded in the adhesive.
Before grouting, it is necessary to seal the stones. If you are doing a butt-joint installation, grout may not be necessary. Grout should be designed for external or internal conditions whichever may be the case. If you are leaving a grout joint 1/8"or smaller, non-sanded grout is recommended.
As Sandstone is extremely porous, installers should consider using an epoxy-based grout or combining dry grout with a latex admixture to minimize water absorption from the tiles. Options include, but are not limited to the following:
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Be sure to test the grout on a small area of the installation prior to moving forward with full coverage.
To prevent possible staining and discoloration we recommend sealing all sandstone tiles BEFORE installation, and if using grout, AFTER the grouting process. Do not seal the back of the tile. As this material is extremely porous, multiple applications may be necessary.


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New South Wales farmers have the opportunity to apply for State Government funding to carry out permanent capital works, which include the installation of solar power conversions.
The Farm Innovation Fund is an incentive-based initiative to promote New South Wales farmers to identify and address risks to their farming enterprises, ensure long term productivity, sustainable land use, and improve permanent farm infrastructure.
The fund, in the way of a loan, is available to meet the cost of the permanent capital improvements that will have a significant beneficial impact on the land, long term profitability of the enterprise and address adverse seasonal conditions.
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C.M. asked: "So here's the question. How does someone know if they're good in bed?
Here's why I ask. I'm well endowed, #BigDickProblems and all that, and most women are impressed with my size.
Actual comments about me:
"Damn boy, I thought you were big, but not that big!"
(Her talking to friends) "He made me feel like a virgin again!"
So my problem isn't size.
I've also heard many times that I'm attractive. But knowing and understanding are two totally different things. So, this just could be a self confidence thing, but this gives me the chance to talk to an attractive woman, (yes, hi Terry) so yeah. *shrug*
But, I don't get any feedback about how they like, don't like, or what I could do better/differently. Not even if they liked it. So I have no clue if I'm actually 'good' or they just like 'him'. Lack of conversation also a main reason for most of the ends of relationships for me. No talking, and then nothing… Also, why I have a hard time getting into relationships…
So, anyways, back to the question at hand. How does one know if they're any good in the sack, without any feedback?"
Liz says: You say that you don't get any feedback from your lovers, but you don't mention if you ask.
Oftentimes, your partner will assume their body language, satisfied moans, etc during sex will be enough to communicate that they think you're great in bed. And if you don't hear directions repeated, that's a good sign, too. Someone who listens and figures out how to do what their partner wants is usually considered great in bed. Some might assume that a partner who returns for more obviously considers you great in the sack, but that's not necessarily true. Sometimes people return for more even though they find the sex mediocre because they are lonely, using you as a rebound while healing from a break-up, or they're hoping the sex will improve over time because they like everything else about you.
But sometimes you just have to ask! "Is there anything I do in bed that turns you off?" "What would you like me to do more of in bed?" Initiate a conversation when the time is right and be open to sharing your opinions, too. The point is to learn if there's anything that needs improvement, not just to hear ego-stroking compliments.
I'm curious why there's a "lack of conversation" in your relationships. You're clearly smart enough to know that it's a necessary component of the kind of intimacy that leads to commitment and long-term pairings. Maybe you think you want a serious relationship but subconsciously don't, so you wind up sabotaging those efforts by hooking up with chicks that are less intelligent than you are, or less educated, or much younger than you are and therefore less ready for commitment?
Your communication skills are evident in your letter, so I don't get the impression that you can't hold your own in conversation, but do you allow yourself to be vulnerable by opening up and sharing intimate knowledge about yourself? Do you even date women you'd want to bond with like that?
You're already light years ahead of some dudes by simply wanting to know if you're a good sex partner. Many guys with #BigDickProblems assume their size is enough!


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Nestled amidst the parks and golf courses in Seven Hills, active lifestyles thrive in Aspire at Sunridge Heights. With the mountain ranges & trails of Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area just south, and Las Vegas only a quick trip from home, residents here excel in the mix of every attraction and essential. Artistic community spaces and state-of-the-art interiors are saturated with luxury amenities, ideal for hosting guests or peaceful nights.
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Communications Office
The General Office of Communications was established in 1997. It is responsible for the main publications of the Order, namely, Analecta Ordinis Fratrum Minorum Capuccinorum and BICI. However, these publications have been in existence much prior to this date and they are for internal use in the Capuchin Order.
The Office also has the responsibility for the International website of the Order. The General Office of Communications also publishes occasionally other publications, e.g., the commemorative booklet of the Capuchin Bishops, which was published on the occasion of the Jubilee Year, and also Domus Religiosae, among others.
Responsabile: fr. Paweł Teperski (Provincia di Cracovia, Polonia)
Redazione Analecta: fr. Umberto Losacco (Provincia di Genova, Italia)
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text: Just seeing a list of negative words for a few seconds will make a highly anxious or depressed person feel worse, and the more you focus on them, the more you can actually damage key structures that regulate your memory, feelings, and emotions. You'll disrupt your sleep, your appetite, and your ability to experience long-term happiness and satisfaction. Language is, therefore, a very powerful tool in your manifestation toolbox, and did you know that every time you speak, you are essentially casting a spell? This is why it is so important to pay special attention to how you speak about yourself, your life, the world, and others.


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Welcome to Dr.Life: Start Your Journey Toward Healthy Aging
Meet Dr Life
In 1997 I was a board certified family practice physician that was 59 years old, overweight, poorly conditioned body and rapidly declining health. I couldn't tie my shoes without losing my breath. My stomach was huge, my muscles and joints ached, and I was miserable. I decided it was time to focus some much needed medical attention on myself.
Not knowing where to start I began reading fitness magazines and came across an article that featured the winners of the Body-for-LIFE contest. I showed them to my girlfriend, Annie, and she said 'this is exactly what you need to do'. I followed a low-glycemic/low-fat diet, took supplements, and plunged into a heavy exercise regimen with help from a former Navy Seal personal trainer, Ernie Baul. At the end of 1998, at 60 years of age and after consistently eating right and training right, I became the GRAND CHAMPION in Bill Phillip's 1998 Body-for-LIFE contest.


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Happy, happy, happy sighs.
My tablecloths came today.
Tablecloths for the wedding, that is.
I have been under tablecloth induced stress for the past several weeks now, seeing that plastic tablecloth providers are not fond of the Dark Royal Blue color. They either have bright royal blue, or dark navy blue. Neither are my blue (We were originally going with plastic because we are cheap). For a while I've been toggling between which one to settle with because no one had the in between that we needed, and I wasn't willing to shell out that extra $100 to get fabric ones.
But last week? I acted on impulse and bought the dang cloths.
And today? Mother called me at work to inform me of their arrival... 2 weeks early!
(She knows just how much these little buggers mean to me.)
She said that they're more on the navy side, which is a little dark, but they're still pretty.
So I asked her to send a picture to my email...
And they are indeed dark, but they are GORGEOUS. Gorgeous, and Satin-y and luxurious looking.
People? Tablecloths have NEVER. EVER. influenced my mood as they have today.
If I was at home I would be squealing and dancing with joy.
"My wedding will be beautiful! Eeee! My wedding will be beautiful!"
But because I am at work, I will not do this.
The budget cuts are spreading funds thin, and I am not keen on giving the board reasoning to cut me.
Otherwise I will not be able to pay for these beautifully satin and luxurious table cloths. Ahem.
And this would be a sheer tragedy. (Or a satin tragedy? ha!)
These past few weeks have definitely been anything but boring.
It has been suspenseful trying to get an apartment. These people want you to turn your entire life into their hands just to allow you to pay them money to live in their smallish houses.
Social security numbers, drivers licences, current landlord's address and phone number, stock information, work place and phone number, any criminal history reports, proof of income thorough pay stubs, W-2s, and bank statements, proof, proof, proof.
When have I given any of these people any reason to suspect that I am a liar?
So I got these new boots.
My Aunt is a freak for LL Bean, and she tends to buy my family and I the clothing that goes on sale.
So every so often we receive little presents in the mail.
I know right? We are way spoiled. WAY spoiled.
Several days ago she sent me an email with a photo and a link to these crazy comfy looking boots that were on sale. (Like, seriously on sale.) They were perfect for the Alaska trip we will be going on in June (squeals of joy). I like them, so she tells me that she will get them for me.
Yesterday I got home hoping to come into my room to see a largest package on my bed from LL Bean.
And there it was!
I ripped the package open and gawked at these bootly-beauties.
They are not the most gorgeous things in the world (not like my tablecloths), but they are the most amazing boots that I have ever had pertaining to warmth and comfort.
They look like they have been knitted with love with dark brown yarn, and the inside is adorned with soft fleece luxury. At the very top is a ring of soft, brown fur (Presumably faux fur, you PITA members), with a drawstring tie to fit any calf size.
I am wearing these lovelies at this very moment.
Sergey got the day off of work today, and he was feeling extra lovely, so he stopped by my work and brought me lunch and coffee (I love it when he's all sweet and thoughtful). We met in the parking lot behind the center and I munched on delicious meat and mashed potatoes ("I'm a meat and potatoes kind of gal!") and I slurped down the coffee after discovering that the mug to the lid was wearing out and my coffee was being wasted on my shirt. It never seems to fail.
So anyway, I had forgotten to tell him about the boots.
So suddenly I hear him say, "So what, are you preparing for the Arctic?"
"Oh! My boots! Aren't they great? They're so warm!"
"Did your mom make those for you?"
I narrow my eyes, "No. She did not knit my boots for me." (My mother has just recently learned how to knit. She was a crocheting champion before, but now she has decided to take up a new challenge.)
"They look like it."
"Feel how soft they are! Why are you not excited? They are amazing! The inside is like a blanket!"
He leans over and feels the inside of my left boot.
My boots.


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Our Cornerstone
A statement of our investment philosophy and principles
At any given time, most asset managers have a view about how to generate investment returns. However, their view may only be relevant for current market conditions. In contrast, a sustainable investment management process, one that can be expected to perform throughout changing market conditions, typically reflects a philosophy of asset management, the core beliefs that drive investment decisions over time. Understanding your manager's philosophy, and the principles that underlie it, should help you maintain conviction throughout various market environments, even when short-term portfolio returns are below expectations. Herein, we at Bank of America Private Bank explain our investment philosophy and related principles that are the basis for our management of foundation and endowment portfolios.
One's philosophy describes the set of beliefs that drive behavior. Principles are truths that inform philosophy. The value of an investment philosophy and its linkage to certain principles is that it helps to establish expectations of a manager and a portfolio during periods when the landscape for investing may vary significantly. Our approach at Bank of America Private Bank, as a manager of foundation and endowment portfolios, is important to understand, particularly when we serve clients who are acting in a fiduciary capacity, or when we are serving in a fiduciary capacity ourselves.
Our Philosophy
Foundations and endowments are our clients and the people we work with at these organizations are often fiduciaries. Further, in most instances our clients' portfolios exist to fund expected payments (grants, operating funds, capital expenditures). Every firm that manages assets should have an investment philosophy that reflects both the needs of its clients and its beliefs about the best ways to generate investment returns. Our investment philosophy reflects the interests, concerns and circumstances of the foundations and endowments. Therefore, we believe that using multiasset class portfolios developed to benefit from multiple sources of return may help enable the portfolio and support the mission of its organization.
Our philosophy has been developed over time, including in the context of an environment of lower capital market returns, the high opportunity cost of liquidity, the opportunities from nontraditional investments, and the increased demands by institutions on their investment portfolios. Simply stated, a single investment approach no longer satisfies the needs of all investors. Bank of America Private Bank's philosophy can serve the needs of a variety of foundations and endowments because it:
- satisfies the expectation of a fiduciary to diversify holdings;
- incorporates diversification of non-correlated asset classes and asset class managers to reduce portfolio volatility, which is often a concern of institutions who distribute funds;
- is flexible enough to accommodate the biases and preferences of clients who are serving in a fiduciary capacity (active vs. passive management).
Our Principles
The principles that inform our asset management philosophy reflect Bank of America Private Bank's long experience serving in the capacity of an investment manager and trustee. The principles that inform our philosophy include the following:
- Supporting the mission for its duration is the chief end of an endowment or foundation portfolio. "Mission risk" should be the greatest concern of the board of a nonprofit organization. Failing to earn expected returns over the expected lifetime of the portfolio can put the mission at risk.
- Diversification is a fundamental consideration of a fiduciary The Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA) 1 sets an expectation for private foundations that their trustee will consider diversifying portfolios unless there are special overriding circumstances. Similar diversification considerations apply to public charity (institutional nonprofit) fiduciaries under the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) 2 . In either case, fiduciaries subject to one or the other act are expected to consider diversification of portfolio holdings.
- Managing liquidity risk should be coupled with managing mission (deficiency) risk to balance the needs of the foundation or endowment. A fiduciary in this context needs to balance the need to grow underlying capital with the entity's distribution obligations.
- Volatility is a particular risk to portfolios that distribute funds. Different patterns of investment returns can result in different amounts being available for spending when a spending rate is tied to the portfolio's market value. Variance in "dollar returns" can be disruptive to supporting the foundation's or endowment's mission in the near term. Since distribution of funds typically reduces the assets available to grow the portfolio, volatility can introduce risk to funding the mission over time.
- Diversifying sources of return can help diversify risk. Investment strategies typically incorporate some combination of strategic asset allocation, tactical allocations around strategic targets, and active vs. passive management of asset classes. By diversifying the sources of return, we believe we may diversify the sources of risk to the success of the investment strategy.
- Both active and passive strategies typically are appropriate in a portfolio's investment strategy, but their use should be actively managed Different market conditions present environments that can be more or less accommodating for active management strategies. Therefore, for a number of portfolio objectives, the use of a hybrid active vs. passive strategy may enhance the return/risk trade-off.
- Alternative investments can be valuable diversifying assets; we prefer a diversified approach to investing in hedge funds and private equity. As traditional asset classes are expected to generate lower returns while exhibiting higher correlations, alternative investments may offer compelling benefits to a diversified portfolio structure. Though single strategies (a long-short hedge fund) may be appropriate to meet specific client objectives, generally we prefer diversified strategies to mitigate risk and allow clients to learn about the characteristics of hedge funds and private equity investments.
- Direct ownership of real assets may be a viable alternative to investing through commingled vehicles for large foundations or endowments. Direct ownership of real assets provides exposure to the asset classes (timberland, oil & gas properties) while eliminating some of the issues related to investing through a commingled vehicle. Investment through direct ownership should reflect the liquidity needs of the portfolio, as well as the ability to diversify total portfolio holdings.
- Not all problems are solved with an investment product. Though investments are the focus of many foundation and endowment boards, governance practices can enhance the effectiveness of fiduciaries overseeing a mission-based investment strategy. Also, by enhancing the fundraising and grant-making processes, resources may be freed to expand focus on strategic issues that may have impact on the mission of the foundation or endowment over time.
- Specialists working with specialists can provide higher quality solutions. The needs of foundations and endowments can be quite different from those of other types of clients. Critical parts of an effective investment program are communication between the client and manager, and experience that provides insight into the foundation's or endowments potential needs. By having dedicated specialists in institutional investment strategy, asset class management, nontraditional investments, and philanthropic services contributing to the total portfolio solution, Bank of America Private Bank's Institutional Investments
& Philanthropic Solutions group personnel are regularly engaged in a dialog with the institutional clients they serve.
- An Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO) can enhance efficiency and effectiveness when implementing an investment strategy The size of the portfolio and internal resources to oversee the investment process can be meaningfully different among foundations, endowments and other nonprofit organizations. The cost of expertise may be substantial and may grow as the investment strategy expands. Windows of opportunity in the capital markets can be short-lived. The rationalization of disparate views may be so time-consuming that opportunities are missed. This OCIO process, even in partial form, tends to enhance the efficiency and the effectiveness of implementing an investment strategy, while allowing fiduciaries the level of control they want to retain.
- The investments in a portfolio should be governed by a Spending Policy and Investment Policy. For public charities or private foundations that receive contributions, there should be a Gift Acceptance Policy. The nonprofit's portfolio should be constructed to support the current and future spending needs of the mission. Material risks should be mitigated by guidelines within the Investment Policy Statement, as should ambiguity concerning roles in the management/oversight process. Charitable gifts that might impair the effective execution of the total portfolio strategy should be mitigated by the institution's Gift Acceptance Policy.
- A portfolio should be evaluated based on the success of its overall investment strategy, rather than on individual investment goals. Traditionally, comparing time-weighted returns to index benchmarks has been the primary approach for evaluating an investment strategy's success, but this measure alone is inadequate to evaluate the effectiveness of a mission-based investment strategy. As a result of the "stewardship risk" that many nonprofit boards want to avoid, risk metrics are relevant to evaluating the appropriateness of an investment strategy. In cases where impact investing objectives are a part of the mission, performance toward these goals should be a criterion for evaluating success.
- Trust is critical to a successful investment management relationship. Trust is earned by adhering to an investment discipline that reflects the manager's investment philosophy. Further, trust is earned through providing written portfolio reviews that demonstrate adherence to the investment discipline, despite changing market conditions. Finally, trust is maintained by providing transparency into execution of the investment process, portfolio performance and fees paid for services.
Our Philosophy
We believe that using multiasset class portfolios developed to benefit from multiple sources of return is the best way to have a portfolio support the mission of its organization.
Our Principles
- Supporting the mission for its duration is the chief end of an endowment or foundation portfolio
- Diversification is a fundamental consideration of a fiduciary
- Managing liquidity risk should be coupled with managing mission (deficiency) risk to balance the needs of all beneficiaries
- Volatility is a particular risk to portfolios that distribute funds
- Diversifying sources of return serves to diversify risk
- Both active and passive strategies typically are appropriate in a portfolio's investment strategy, but their use should be actively managed
- Alternative investments can be valuable diversifying assets; we prefer a diversified approach to investing in hedge funds and private equity
- Direct ownership of real assets is a viable alternative to investing through commingled vehicles for large institutions
- Not all problems are solved with an investment product
- Specialists working with specialists can provide higher- quality solutions
- An Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO) can enhance efficiency and effectiveness when implementing an investment strategy
- The investments in a portfolio should be governed by a Spending Policy and Investment Policy; for public charities or private foundations that receive contributions, there should be a Gift Acceptance Policy
- A portfolio should be evaluated based on the success of its overall investment strategy, rather than on individual investment goals
- Trust is critical to a successful investment
1 Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA): A U.S. law that sets the standard of fiduciary duty for those entrusted with the responsibility of managing others' money, such as trustees and estate administrators. It requires that a trustee weigh risk versus reward when making investment decisions, taking into account the income that may be generated by the investment as well as the probable safety of the invested capital.
2 Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA): a uniform act that provides guidance on investment decisions and endowment expenditures for nonprofit and charitable organizations.
This material does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situations or needs and is not intended as a recommendation, offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security, financial instrument, or strategy. Before acting on any information in this material, you should consider whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances and, if necessary, seek professional advice.
Important: The material presented is designed to provide general information about ideas and strategies. It is for discussion purposes since the availability and effectiveness of any strategy are dependent upon your individual facts and circumstances
Investing involves risk. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities. Economic or financial forecasts are inherently limited and should not be relied on as an indicator of future investment performance.
Alternative investments are sold to qualified investors only by a Confidential Offering Memorandum or Prospectus. Alternative investments may provide limited liquidity and include, among other things, the risks inherent in investing in securities and derivatives, using leverage and engaging in short sales. An investment in an alternative investment fund is speculative, involves substantial risks and should not constitute a complete investment program. An alternative investment fund may be highly leveraged. The volatility of the price of its interests may involve complex tax structures and there may be delays in distributing important tax information. These funds may not be subject to the same regulatory requirements as registered mutual funds, and their fees and expenses may be high. Interests in alternative investments are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank or other insured depository institution, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other governmental agency. An investment in alternative investments is not suitable or desirable for all investors. Investors may lose all or a portion of the capital invested
Nonfinancial assets, such as closely held businesses, real estate, oil, gas and mineral properties, and timber, farm and ranch land, are complex in nature and involve risks including total loss of value. Special risk considerations include natural events (for example, earthquakes or fires), complex tax considerations and lack of liquidity. Nonfinancial assets are not suitable for all investors.
Bank of America and its affiliates do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.
Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
Institutional Investments & Philanthropic Solutions ("II&PS") is part of Bank of America Private Bank, a division of Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp."). Trust and fiduciary services and other banking products are provided by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A. Brokerage services may be performed by wholly owned brokerage affiliates of BofA Corp., including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("MLPF&S").
Certain Bank of America Private Bank associates are registered representatives with MLPF&S and may assist you with investment products and services provided through MLPF&S and other nonbank investment affiliates. MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of BofA Corp.


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|Courtesy of Section 8A Hockey Headquarters:
The following players have been selected to the 8A All Section Team. The players were selected on a vote from the Section Coaches.
Alex Christiansen East Grand Forks
Matt Grove Crookston
Spencer Johnson Thief River Falls
Kody Vizenor East Grand Forks
Tai Larson Warroad
Kevin McMorrow Park Rapids
Curtis Tolle Park Rapids
Mark McDonald Warroad
Zach Lehrke Park Rapids
Bryce Ravndalen Warroad
Jake Useldinger East Grand Forks
Jeremy Hahn Warroad
Joey Wikoff East Grand Forks
Dane Shaugabay Warroad
John Grabanski East Grand Forks
Danny Usiski Lake of The Woods
Lukas Dahl Kittson Central
Coach of the Year: Pete Stanke - Park Rapids
Assistant Coach of the Year: Derek Lehrke - Park Rapids
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
2008 All - Section 8A Team Selections
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My name is Rasa and I like to travel. Especially on foot, as I enjoy exploring a new country at a slow pace. It also allows me to escape the rush of everyday life, nowadays in my recently-adopted home Berlin.
The first pilgrimage that I walked was inspired by a good friend's story about the St. James Way in Spain. At first, it sounded like a very crazy idea, but in July 2013 I and three more friends from Lithuania made our first steps on El Camino de Santiago. It's not that crazy! Step by step and one month later you're having the grand finale coffee in Santiago de Compostela. To tell you the truth coffee is what keeps you going and also gets pilgrims together. And as a result, we all have the Buen Camino.
During the pilgrimage, I heard other stories about pilgrimage routes all over the world. My first reaction to this new discovery was, "why don't I know anything about this?" This planted the seed that over four years later has begun to grow into a website with the intention of gathering as much information as possible about pilgrimage around the world.
I haven't walked every pilgrimage myself and I am learning about new routes every time I decide to find a way in a new country. As a graduate of the "Religious Roots of Europe" master program, I have an interest in the religious aspects of pilgrimage. I am happy that I found a way to make one of my scholarly interests and a hobby work together.
© All pictures and illustrations are made by the author of this blog unless stated otherwise.


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The Real Mars.
Husker Du, 3/20, Period One, Test #10.
Husker Du, 3/20, Period Two, Test #20.
Husker Du, 3/20, Period Five, Test #22.
Husker Du, 3/20, Period Six, Test #20.
- _____
- _____
- _____
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- I am not exactly _____ to helping you out of this mess, since it was your own fault.
- It was hard for Pony to understand the ____(ing) that Socs had for greasers.
- The helpful student picked up the trash with _____ after being asked to help out.
- He was ____(ed) to do all his homework before he watched any tv.
- He is a rather ____ liar; he tells so many lies, you can never tell which of his stories is true.
- obvious : subtle :: bogus : _______
- His mom tried to be very _____(ful) as she questioned him, trying to trick him into admitting he cheated.
- bold : audacious :: patronizing : ______
"The Earth Men."
Mars Facts and Pics
- Average temperature on Mars is about -67, Martian surface temperatures range widely from as little as -207 at the winter pole to almost 80 on the day side during summer.
- A Martian year is 686.98 days.
- The pressure is only 1% of Earth's. Almost no atmosphere.
- Mars has permanent ice caps at both poles composed mostly of solid carbon dioxide ("dry ice").
- Pics and facts courtesy of nineplanets.org.


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I was asked to help provide some decorations for an upcoming event. The theme is called an Oasis in the Desert. I have thought much about what I might contribute but keep the costs minimal. In our home away from home there is an abundance of Palm Trees. On my walks I often find bark which has fallen from the tree. One end of the bark is scooped out and will hold soil. Succulents seemed to fit with the theme so the plan was to put both together.
The back of the bark is quite smooth and the paint went on very well.
The local home depot had trays of succulent plants in a small size. There were 16 plants in the tray. I needed to make four planters so this was just the right amount. Begonias were also purchased in a rich red color for a great pop.
I still may get some pebbles to place on top of the soil to make it look more finished. There is about 3 weeks before the event so I am hopeful they will get a good start before that time. It is always so much fun to look for the unusual and to to use what is in my hand. I had the paint left over from the recent hutch project. Succulents do not require a lot of watering and do not like their roots wet so I do trust this experiment will work!
I am also hopeful that this will fit in with the theme of the event....
It will be interesting to see how they will do over the next few weeks, but for now they look pretty next to the garden bed.
Thanks for looking and have a beautiful week!
Linking to the following lovely parties!
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idéLAB: The "DUTCH" TRIZ Experience
Editor | On 24, Sep 2006
Valeri Souchkov
ICG Training & Consulting, Enschede, The Netherlands
Jacques Stevens
Stevens Idé Partners, Enschede, The Netherlands
© V. Souchkov & J. Stevens, August, 2006
In this article, we would like to present our "Dutch" experience with introducing TRIZ to the Dutch market by creating collaboration between academia, engineering design and TRIZ companies. We illustrate the article with several real-life cases which resulted from such cooperation and were successfully implemented. We also mention factors that made such collaboration possible and fruitful.
FROM METHODICAL DESIGN TO idéLAB
Our story of introducing TRIZ at Stevens Idé Partners (www.idepartners.nl) – an engineering design consulting company based in Enschede, The Netherlands – dates back to 1997. Both authors of this article were delivering a course in Systematic Innovation and Methodical Design organized by the Dutch Organization for Post-Academic Technical Education. Since then, Stevens Idé Partners has been steadily evolving its TRIZ experience.
This, needless to say, was not easy. As noted in numerous TRIZ publications and conference papers, introduction of TRIZ in Western countries has been quite slow, and the Netherlands does not prove an exception. There were (and still are) several key factors which prevented fast dissemination and adoption of TRIZ by companies. One of the major reasons is that most western organizations lack a company-wide innovative culture. In addition, all innovation-related activities, especially at their creative phases are rarely supported by systematic methods. Another important factor was that classical TRIZ1, while claiming to be properly structured did not propose a roadmap for working with different types of problems (apart from ARIZ which appeared to be too "heavy" and confusing for a beginner to learn); thus leaving a TRIZ beginner with a feeling that TRIZ was not a wellstructured method but rather some kind of art that demanded a very long learning curve and was not suited for everybody. The third very important factor was that it was not clear how TRIZ could be integrated with already existing processes and practices.
As a result, TRIZ implementation has proven successful at those organizations which were open-minded enough towards introducing systematic support for creativity and innovation and therefore decided to invest considerable effort in learning TRIZ fundamentals and permanently mastering practical skills with different TRIZ tools and techniques. In addition, some of these organizations developed their own "versions" of TRIZ which fit their working models and practices.
Stevens Idé Partners is one such organization. Starting as a company with a core competence in methodical engineering design, the company has been moving towards developing more creative and innovative solutions for its customers. Today each project at Stevens Idé Partners is built on by TRIZ expertise. Several years of close collaboration with other organizations, such as ICG Training & Consulting (www.xtriz.com) and the University of Twente (www.utwente.nl) located in the same city helped the company to learn and adopt TRIZ as an integral part of the company's consulting process.
In 2005, cooperation between the above mentioned organizations and the Industrial Design Centre (www.idcentre.nl) was formally established as "idéLAB": a network that helps to solve problems and create a next generation of innovative products. The idéLAB concept realizes an idea of "open innovation", which attracts different human resources with specific competences depending on a particular project: from academia to industry.
In general, modern TRIZ can be used in two situations: either to solve a specific immediate problem, or to forecast how a specific product or technology will evolve in the future and create next generation products and technologies based on possible evolutionary paths.
The process of solving problems is depicted in Fig 2. First, we perform an analysis of a situation and find what factors are involved in creating the problem. To help with problem diagnostics, we use a technique called Root Conflict Analysis (RCA+), which decomposes the general problem into many smaller sub-problems and represents the problems as a cause-effect diagram2. The advantage of RCA+ is that we can directly see all the contradictions which are involved in the problem and retain the relationships between them.
The next step is to select the contradiction that is responsible for most of the negative effects and solve it. To do this, we use Altshuller Matrix and 40 Inventive principles. In quite a large number of cases, even the use of this "light" TRIZ process can help with generating new and feasible ideas. If a problem cannot be solved using the Altshuller Matrix, this usually means that we must gain a deeper understanding of the roots of the problem. At this step we use the advanced TRIZ techniques such as ARIZ to enable us to recognize the roots of the problem at a physical level.
The task of predicting what will happen with a product or technology in the future becomes more and more crucial for long-term survival of companies and organizations. Usually technological forecasts take a large number of factors into consideration, such as market evolution, development of market demands, business development, extrapolation of key technical parameters, exploring the limits of existing technologies and the capabilities of emerging technologies. With TRIZ it is possible to identify, categorize and rank different factors driving the evolution of a specific product/technology and develop new generations of products and technologies according to the TRIZ trends of technology evolution. This approach helps overcome barriers imposed by existing technologies and helps develop a roadmap of new product versions in a systematic way.
To start a product forecast process (Fig. 3), we first identify existing market demands and requirements. Next, we perform functional analysis of a system/product we want to evolve and identify the evolutionary potential of a system's parts. At the third phase, we match specific market demands to the TRIZ Trends of Technology Evolution and generate new ideas along each combination "Demand – product's part – TRIZ trend". Finally, we build a roadmap of generated ideas which we call the "Innovation Roadmap".
To help every consultant quickly select and use TRIZ tools and techniques depending on customer demands and requirements, Stevens Idé Partners adopted the "TRIZ Navigator" (Fig. 4), which divides TRIZ into separate process paths depending on a given initial situation. Each starting point defines a corresponding process. There are 5 starting points and respectively, 5 processes with clearly identified inputs and outputs. Among the starting points are:
• Improve positive effect.
• Eliminate negative effect.
• Improve function delivery.
• Find a new way to implement a function.
• Next generation product development and future road mapping.
If a desired result can not be obtained by a selected process, the initial situation can be reformulated in terms of another process. We found that this model of working with TRIZ helps starters to better understand how different TRIZ techniques work and later on recognize interrelationships among different techniques and internalize a "large picture" of TRIZ which is crucial for solving most difficult and complex problems.
CASES FROM idéLAB
In this section, we would like to present several cases by Stevens Idé Partners that resulted from using TRIZ and Systematic Innovation and which were successfully implemented by the company or its customers.
Case 1: Camera Crane
A crane which is used to move a camera during a movie shoot is required to have a strong arm: its long segments should not bend or vibrate. To meet these requirements, the longarmed crane becomes rather heavy; and to move its arm, a more powerful motor is required. How to improve this situation?
In terms of the Altshuller Matrix, we have a contradiction between the strength of the crane arm and its weight. The stronger the arm is required to be, the heavier it becomes. How to "uncouple" this contradiction?
The Altshuller Matrix proposes to resolve the contradiction between "our demand to improve the strength of the moving object" and "increasing its weight" through inventive principles 1 (Segmentation), 8 (Counterforce), 40 (Composites), 15 (Dynamicity). Each of these principles triggered a number of new ideas and solution directions.
In the end, the resulting solution was based on the combination of segmentation and the use of composites: a new camera crane that consists of telescopic segments made from carbon-reinforced composite materials. A final solution – crane Xtreme T12 – can move a camera with a weight of up to 60 kg without vibration and the telescopic mechanism allows extending and contracting the arm with the speed of 1,6 m/s to the height of 12 m.
For those who are interested, a short movie of Xtreme T12 is available for download:
Case 2: Storm-resistant sun screen
A very strong wind gust is not a rare event in the Netherlands, especially at seaside. Therefore a sun screen should be strong enough, should not break and most definitely should not act as a sail. Stability of the fabric can be increased by increasing the weight of the screen, but this increases tension and as a result the fabric tears off.
In terms of the Altshuller Matrix, a contradiction arises between "the stability of the object's composition" (sun screen's fabric) and "the force which is needed to control the tension of the fabric". To resolve this contradiction, the Altshuller Matrix recommends principles 10 (Prior Action), 35 (Parameter Change), 21 (High Speed), 16 (Partial or Excessive Action). The best idea was produced by using the principle of prior action: "If your object is subjected to harmful environmental factors create preliminary conditions that will prevent the object from these harmful factors." The resulting solution uses a prestressed cable inserted into the sunscreen mechanism to ensure that the tension in the sunscreen always remains at the required level.
Case 3: Non-linear dry-break coupling for high backpressure
Dry-break couplings are used to connect and disconnect two pipes under pressure and flow due to automatic opening and closing of valves on connection and disconnection. They are typically used for road and rail tank loading/discharge, in plant chemical transfers, and similar applications. A typical dry-break coupling consists of two parts, one of which has a radial groove to which a locking ball is inserted to complete the coupling. However, a high backpressure might cause unstable coupling due to the fact that the ball can easily slide in the groove.
To improve the stability of the coupling, the TRIZ Trend of geometric evolution was used: the next step, as can be seen, would be a transition from linear to non-linear shape of the groove.
The groove was made non-linear (2D-curve as proposed by the trend), thus preventing the coupling to disconnect itself under a high backpressure. At the same time to operate the coupling under higher pressure is very easy. This allows the coupling to be used with higher pressures.
Case 4: Rowing ergometer
A rowing ergometer is used to simulate rowing during a training process and measure forces and efforts spent during exercising. A study of evolution of the existing rowing ergometers along the TRIZ trend of evolution of control revealed that there was evolutionary potential enough to develop the next generations of rowing ergometers by improving their functionality and controllability. While there were known rowing ergometers with direct control and actuated control, the next step could be a new product: a rowing ergometer based on feedback. A new ergometer with feedback-driven control was built and successfully tested.
In this article we presented only several cases of successful TRIZ applications. Today, virtually every project performed by Stevens Idé Partners results in innovative solutions that bring new value for Stevens Idé Partners' customers via development of new and improved products and creation of new breakthrough intellectual property. Currently, several radical product improvements are under patent application by Stevens Idé Partners' customers. We believe this was made possible due to the following factors:
• Open-minded innovative culture at Stevens Idé Partners, which motivates creativity, learning and innovation.
• Readiness of Stevens Idé Partners to invest time and effort to learn TRIZ.
• Appearance of a "TRIZ leader": a person who is permanently motivating the rest of the company to study and apply TRIZ.
• Investing effort to adopt and integrate TRIZ within existing work practices.
• Availability and proximity of broad TRIZ expertise (ICG T&C).
• Availability of domain knowledge experts and specialists within different areas of technology who can be called whenever the need for specific domain knowledge arises (University of Twente and Industrial Design Centre).
• Combination of a TRIZ expert, designers and engineers working as a team.
What is quite important is that TRIZ should not be regarded as just a set of "tools/tricks" to be used to trigger and improve traditional brainstorming approaches. TRIZ can be divided into separate procedures with clear paths, and any problem can be directly matched to the corresponding procedure. Sometimes it is mentioned that TRIZ has to be used as a "last resort" when nothing else helps. Our experience shows that it might be true for those who have little experience with TRIZ, while those who have been using TRIZ for a long time acquire a skill to automatically apply TRIZ principles of situation analysis and idea generation to virtually any new problem they face.
We want to express our gratitude to Thomas Kroeze for his help to prepare this article.
About authors
Valeri Souchkov brings 18 years of experience with TRIZ and Systematic Innovation since co-founding Invention Machine Labs in Minsk, Belarus in 1988. Since that time he has been involved in training and consulting customers worldwide, among which are a number of Fortune 500 companies. In 2000, he initiated and co-founded the European TRIZ Association ETRIA (www.etria.net). Since 2004, Valeri heads ICG Training and Consulting, a company in the Netherlands which develops and uses new techniques and tools of Systematic Innovation both for commercial and government organizations. He is also an invited lecturer of the University of Twente in TRIZ and Systematic Innovation. Valeri can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
Jacques Stevens is managing director and designer at Stevens Idé Partners in Enschede, a consulting company possessing a broad experience with machine tool design, electronics, industrial design and engineering, as well as integration of multidisciplinary knowledge for development of new innovative products. Jacques is also a part-time lecturer in Industrial Design at the University of Twente. Jacques can be reached at email@example.com


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