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This project was located South of Kaikoura at Rosy Morn or more commonly known to contractors working in the area as Slip 29, which is one of the many slips brought down in the 2016 earthquake. The scope of the project was to construct a 3.5m tall 100m long Gabion Basket Wall and Galmac safety fence adjacent to Slip 29, this was to serve as a rock fall protection barrier for both the rail and carriageway.
Access on this site was difficult, specifically when completing the backfill phase of the project, as the temporary sea block wall we were replacing needed to stay in place until all work was completed. This made getting material behind the wall difficult as there was not enough room to allow trucks to back in and dump. Instead material was lifted by excavators from the front face of the wall to the back which caused the process to be time consuming.
Early on in the construction process, the project manager and site engineer realised that traditional methods of using timber shutters to brace the gabion baskets was not going to be fast enough to meet the tight programme required by the client. Collectively the team developed an innovative steel plate concept that could be attached to an excavator to brace the baskets. The concept was quickly developed and brought to life by our very own in house engineering workshop. Once made, it was quickly trialled on site, and proved to be a massive success. The steel plate made the construction of the wall significantly faster, more efficient and allowed the front face of the gabion baskets to be flatter which in turn made the final product more aesthetically pleasing and of greater quality.
The plate also acted as a fall protection barrier which made it safer for crew member's hand stacking rocks inside the baskets.


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Northwest Career & Technical Academy
Client Skagit County School District Consortium
Type New Construction
Grade Levels 9 – 12
Students 240
Area 33,131 square feet
Completed November 2010
"What impressed me the most and continues to impress me is the level of overall creativity and customer service that HOA continues to provide; no question was ever overlooked or ever went unanswered."
Donneta Spath, Former Executive Director
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
The Northwest Career & Technical Academy operates as an extension of a student's high school education by providing authentic job-related experiences. It is a consortium of Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, Mount Vernon, La Conner, Sedro-Woolley, Bellingham and Meridian School Districts as well as Skagit Valley College. Students can receive hands-on experiences in skills such as culinary arts, pre-nursing, dental assisting, and video game development. Each program is run like an independent business, focusing on student employability.

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Frederick Community College integrates Oracle PeopleSoft with Augusoft Lumens
Minneapolis, Minn. June 8, 2018 – Augusoft Lumens, a SaaS platform specifically designed for corporate and continuing education and workforce development programs in colleges and universities, is first to have real-time full integration with Oracle PeopleSoft® (also Ellucian Colleague® and Ellucian Banner®). The integration allows programs to use Lumens as an ecommerce solution and system of transaction while maintaining PeopleSoft as system of record.
Frederick Community College (FCC) is a mid-sized program located in Frederick, Maryland. FCC offers 85+ degree and certificate programs in credit and Continuing Education (CE), Workforce Development (WD) and non-credit. It services approximately 9,000 credit students and 7,000 CEWD per year. FCC has been a Lumens user since 2013, but purchased the integration module mid-2017.
Before Lumens, FCC was using PeopleSoft to process CEWD registrations. The use of PeopleSoft was not working as it didn't allow a student to view classes and register in one session. In PeopleSoft, they needed to be admitted which often meant learners would not complete their transaction. FCC wanted more of an "Amazon®-like experience" for their CEWD students that allowed them to browse for classes, create an account and register/pay in one session.
After successfully implementing Lumens, staff still had the need to manually enter registrations into PeopleSoft, which is still the main system of record for State Reporting and financials. Internal auditors were encouraging them to seek a solution. In order to reduce manual entry error and save staff time, FCC decided to integrate Lumens to PeopleSoft in July of 2017.
"Augusoft delivered an exceptional level of project management and technical expertise which laid the foundation for our project's success. I have not worked on an integration / implementation project with better communication and technical responsiveness as the Lumens to PeopleSoft integration project." Stated Adam Reno, Associate Chief Information Officer. The initial and main phase of the project took eight months. Frederick's IT team was present in weekly check-in calls and were involved from the start of the project. This is integral to success of any ERP integration project.
The project management team was instrumental in ensuring the appropriate groups' voice was heard at the correct time, so all who needed were able to weigh in. FCC pulled in not only the current Lumens users, but the Registrar and the Bursar for a full fit/gap analysis. "Working with the Augusoft team (on the PeopleSoft integration) was one of the most successful implementation experiences that the College has participated in over the last 15 years. The Augusoft team led the College through an extensive fit/gap assessment that was used as the foundation for the development work." Added Reno.
Information Technology departments nationwide are seeing an increase in workload, and FCC had the same concern as any school about campus IT resources that would be needed for the project. From IT, FCC had two PeopleSoft Programmer/Analysts. They participated in the initial fit/gap analysis phase and testing. The fit/gap analysis phase occupied 40 hours combined, for both programmers. The testing phase spanned over 3-4 months and took about 15-20 hours per week. The meetings and testing sessions where structured and planned to maximize the employees' time.
FCC went live with the integration in February of 2018.
About Augusoft
Augusoft®, Inc. develops and maintains Lumens® – the first SaaS enrollment management system specifically designed for the corporate and continuing education and workforce development programs. More than 6.6 million students have registered for continuing education classes using Lumens, which processes over $1M daily on behalf of its customers. Visit https://augusoft.net to see Lumens in action.
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What is Pride?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots were a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday in June was initially celebrated as "Gay Pride Day," but the actual day was flexible. In major cities across the nation the "day" soon grew to encompass a month-long series of events. Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBT Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world.
How can I take part in Pride?
JLL Pride parades
Other Pride events
Are you an ally?
This April, we took time to recognize the important role that allies play in making JLL an inclusive environment for members of the LGBT+ community. Allies help us amplify our visibility, strengthen connections between intersecting communities, and ultimately make this company a place where we can all achieve our ambitions. Make the ally pledge a learn more below.
Stories of Pride
Morgana Bailey has been hiding her true self for 16 years. In a brave talk, she utters four words that might not seem like a big deal to some, but to her have been paralyzing.
Get comfortable.
Be visible.
Stand up.
Learn about all those acronyms and speak with confidence with LGBT, LGBTA, LGBTQ, GLBT. Asking the question is what's important so don't worry about getting something wrong.
Proudly display your "thank you" from taking the Ally Pledge at home or at work.
Check out the toolbox of resources available to you. Be a strong ally!
.If you see or hear something that is derogatory, don't ignore it or simply accept it.
Let the person know this is hurtful and not okay.
Learn more.
Want to help celebrate Pride within your teams or learn how to drive a more inclusive environment? Take one of these courses:
- Seeing the World Through a Different Lens is about discovering how you can be a more inclusive leader in a rapidly changing work environment. Click here to register for webinars or in-person training in Chicago (no cost).
- JLL Workplace: Inclusive Teams for the Win is all about creating teams that are inclusive and respectful where everyone feels valued. Click here to register for webinars or in-person training in Chicago (no cost).


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Yellow Pages Business Directory Invoice Scam Still Continues to Claim Unsuspecting Victims
This tricky scheme most frequently targets smaller businesses, nonprofits, churches, credit unions, and local government agencies that may have fewer controls in place
Businesses of all sizes should be on alert for fake invoices for supposed listings in the Yellow Pages or other business directories, which are once again increasing in frequency. While it can be easy to fall for this particular scam, it can also be easy to spot if you know your stuff. You should first do your homework each time you receive an unsolicited invoice for something you don't recognize.
Why does a directory scam work so well?
The Yellow Pages or business directory scam is pretty simple and similar to many other scams that are out there taking advantage of unsuspecting victims. While a business of any size is at risk of falling victim to this scheme, it most frequently targets small businesses, nonprofits, churches, credit unions, and local government agencies. It's easy for scammers to con these types of organizations because they make frequently have smaller numbers of employees and fewer safeguards and controls in place. Frequently, a dedicated employee wanting to help the company succeed is typically happy to talk to a caller who simply wants to 'verify' or 'confirm' a company's contact information for a listing in a business directory. And that's how the scammers get their feet in the door and know who to target.
it almost always starts with a phone call
The con usually begins with a phone call, though mail, email, and fax are also used as a point of first contact if the scammer is unable to reach a live person. When the scammer calls, it's a pretty simple ploy. The caller simply wants to 'verify' or 'confirm' a company's contact information for a listing in a business directory, which is usually the Yellow Pages due to its popularity and name recognition. As the scammer is working, the employee is giving valuable information that the scammer can then use to generate invoices. In some cases, employees may provide financial information over the phone in order to pay for an existing listing, a new listing, or a listing upgrade that really doesn't exist.
Businesses with legitimate listings are prime targets
While we can't be sure of exactly how the scammer gets your information, it's likely the scammer is targeting businesses that already have legitimate listings in business directories, such as the Yellow Pages, in order to make the ploy seem more plausible. But the employee has no way of knowing that the person calling or sending an invoice is not associated with the real listing.
Avoid saying "yes" to someone on the phone
An employee answering the phone doesn't know who is on the other end and presumes the caller is legitimate. When a scammer is working over the employee with promises of listing enhancements, listing upgrades, listing renewals, etc., often advertised as completely free, the scammer is really trying to get the employee to say "yes" on a recorded line, as well as to find out to whose attention future scam invoices should be mailed to. If the scammer then invoices the company and the company tries to fight it, the scammers provide a doctored version of the phone call in which the employee is saying "yes" to whatever the scammer wants as 'proof' of an agreement. The unsuspecting business owner or management then feel compelled to pay the invoice.
Here Come the fake Invoices
Once a scammer 'confirms' the business information, the business starts receiving urgent invoices for various sums of money that usually amount to hundreds of dollars. The very convincing invoices might even include the "walking fingers" logo and the Yellow Pages name. In many cases, the person paying the bills will simply cut a check, not realizing that the company never agreed to pay the hefty fee for the directory, a directory which may or may not even exist.
If the first contact made by the scammer is via mail, email, or fax, fine print on the correspondence may say that by returning the mailer or responding in any way the company is agreeing to an expensive business directory listing. Always read the fine print on any solicitation, not just the potential scams!
Collection Calls, Late Fees and penalties
If a business disregards the invoice and sends no money, the scammers will start making collection calls and sending collection notices that threaten late fees and other penalties. Some of these scammers will even go as far as to threaten to ruin the credit of the company or its owners and employees, to take them to court, or to refer the debt to a debt collector. If the company stands firm in a refusal to pay, the scammers try to smooth things over by offering a 'discount' to settle the matter and stop the calls and invoices. Unfortunately, many companies pay at this point in order to stop the incessant phone calls and mailings.
Responding to one opens the door to others
Responding to one of these scammers is just like responding to other scammers. If a scammer knows that you answer the phone or reply to mailings, it's a sign that they've found an easy target. The more you interact, the more valuable you become. Scammers are just like legitimate marketing firms in that they sell their contact lists. This means that your interaction with one scammer will almost certainly translate into more calls and mailings from other scammers over the coming weeks, months and even years.
Avoiding Business Directory Scams
So what can you do to protect your business or organization from this kind of fraud?
- Train your staff to recognize scams, especially directory scams.
- Train your staff to avoid saying "yes" on the phone.
- Inspect all invoices and only pay for verified purchases.
- Designate only certain staff to interact with outside contacts.
- Check out a new company that is invoicing you or trying to get your business.
- File a complaint with government agencies.
Educate your employees about how these types of scams work. In fact, send them a link to this article and make them read it! This is probably the most important step as an alert employee can stop the headache before it happens. Once an employee interacts with the scammer, the influx of additional calls and invoices starts.
To prevent inadvertently giving scammers an opportunity to use your words against you, you and your staff should avoid saying "yes," "correct," "I agree," or similar phrases on the phone. Phone recordings can easily be changed to make it sound like you're agreeing to make a purchase. You can potentially protect yourself by recording all incoming calls in order to challenge a scammer later in court. But make sure you take all appropriate steps to make sure your recording is legal.
In North Carolina, for instance, only one person on the call needs to agree to being recorded, and that person does not have to get permission or advise the other parties on the line. You can't agree for your staff, so you should take appropriate steps such as getting a signed statement from all employees acknowledging that calls may be recorded or by placing notices on all phones. For incoming calls received from other states that may have privacy laws that override North Carolina's law, have the call introduced with a message advising calls will be recorded.
Depending on the size and nature of your business, consider implementing a purchase order system to make sure you're paying only legitimate expenses. If an invoice looks suspicious or is unfamiliar, do some checking before paying it. Even if an invoice is from a legitimate company with whom you do business, it could inadvertently contain an error, be a duplicate of a previous invoice, or be for the purchase of another client that has been mistakenly applied to your business.
Designate one or two people who have the authority to work with outside callers (or anyone who mails, emails, or faxes) on business matters. Aside from scam protection, this is a great way to ensure that all contacts are getting a consistent business message. If this person is not responsible for approving purchases and paying the bills, he/she should be working closely with the person who does have those responsibilities to ensure only legitimate services and products are purchased. Train these employees aggressively to spot potential scams and to take a step back without fear of reprisal if something looks or sounds fishy. You can reap extra benefits by training them in other ways, such as client retention or customer service, in order to increase your sales or business results!
Check a company out for free with the Better Business Bureau, with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office (or your state Attorney General's office), and the state Attorney General's office in the state where the other company is supposedly based. While it can take a little bit of time out of your day, it's worth knowing if the company trying to work with you has a bad reputation. Also, remember that Google is your friend. Try doing an online search for the company using words like "complaint" or "scam." If you are pulling up multiple companies with similar names, put the company name in quotes in order to find an exact match. While the information online can contain inaccurate reviews, it can give you an idea of the company's reputation. You may also find something very concrete and telling, such as a court order or consumer protection lawsuit that raises red flags.
While filing a complaint isn't necessarily a way to avoid a scam, it can have trickle down effects. Once you file a complaint with a government agency, many scammers cease contact, remove your information from contact lists they sell, and may even refund you if you already paid in order to avoid scrutiny. You should file a complaint whenever you receive a suspicious call, a suspicious letter, or a clearly bogus invoice. Your complaint may be the first in a long series of complaints and can help get the ball rolling against the scammers. Don't assume that other victims will file a complaint. The vast majority of scam targets unfortunately do not take a few minutes to submit a complaint.
File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in order to help shape the FTC's law enforcement agenda and to alert investigators to the scammers. The FTC protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace.
If the scam involves the U.S. mail, submit a Mail Fraud Complaint Form to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. U.S. Postal Inspectors investigate any crime in which the U.S. Mail is used to further a scheme.
File a complaint with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office or your state Attorney General's Office. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer in the state and has the power to enforce state law against a company and the people in the company.


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Welcome to the SHR Project
SHR is a Linux distribution focusing on embedded and mobile systems. It integrates several existing free and open source software projects as a foundation for a platform that runs on a vast selection of hardware such as Nokia N900, Palm Pre, T-Movile G1 (HTC Dream) or Openmoko Neo Freerunner and Neo 1973 phones. The main focus of the project is a flexible and adoptable system architecture. SHR integrates the FSO middleware framework for telephony, networking and other hardware management and a basic user interface for phone calls, messaging and user settings. The ever growing amount of available applications offers SHR's users with web browsers, microblogging clients, games and other utilities. Being an entirely community driven project everybody has the right to realize their own innovations in SHR.
SHR is available for testing on your device! See this page? for how to obtain and install test images. Please note that we did not release a final version yet'''
Bug reporting guidelines - Please read before reporting bugs.
- State the version of the buggy application.
- Fill all the "user" fields in the bug reporting page (for example: do set component, don't set milestone)
- Choose a descriptive short summary (topic) of the bug. Don't make it too short, it should be informative.
- Don't make private jokes in bug reports summaries (i.e, if you want openMooCow to be added to feed, don't write "The moko needs a cow" it's both not funny, and hard for us to understand, choosing "Adding openmoocow to feed" is more appropriate.
- Being polite is good and important, though not in the bug summary (topic) as it's just hard to read.
- Please add as much info as you can to the description of the bug.
Users resources
- Screenshots -- Some pictures to know how SHR looks like
- Image content and features -- List of main applications available in SHR
- The SHR User Manual on OpenMoko wiki
- Communicate -- How to get in contact with other users and developers
- i18n -- How to change locale and other i18n related matters
- new-opimd -- How to strip the tel: prefix from your contacts and convert to types
Advanced users resources
- Customize your image -- Tricks and tips to customize your SHR
- Tweaks -- More advanced tweaks to improve your SHR
- Bug-report -- How to report a bug
Hardware specific resources
- Devices -- Supported devices overview
- Installation? -- Instructions on how to install SHR on supported devices.
- Firmware -- Firmware howto page for non-openmoko devices
Developers resources
- Communicate and Contribute -- How to get in contact with other users and developers and join the processes
- Guidelines -- Important
- Building SHR -- Introduction to SHR development - How to get the SDK and build your own image
- Developing your own applications -- Beginners guide, with Hello World examples in Vala
- Add my app in the repositories How to add your programs into the official SHR packaging repositories
- SHR applications -- List of applications which are designed for SHR by SHR's contributors
- SHR architecture -- How has SHR been designed
- Coding Conventions -- Page that collect main conventions when you want to code in SHR
- Translate applications -- Document that describe how to translate an SHR application into different languages
- ShrMaintainerHowTo -- How to become a maintainer
- ImageDevManager udev vs. devtmpfs
- FSOSHRUDCON'09 a.k.a. "Why did you decide on such an unpronounceable and long freaking name?"
- SHR logo contest (finished)
- Theme contest for SHR distribution
- Help with designing the phone user interface!
- New skin for our trac
Lost pages
- Development Process -- Documents and plans about SHR development process
- SHR logo -- Information/Download? links about the SHR logo and visual guidelines
- Dev-updates? - Follow the progress of the developers, for the developers and written by the developers
- Programs that wait for YOU!
- SHR Settings - Come on and give your thoughts
- ologicd - Come on and give your thoughts
- ophonekitd - Ophonekitd Vala rewrite
- Release notes - Drafting the MS1 release notes
- How to get the latest image working --
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What are H E A L T H G O A L S? What does it even mean??
No matter at what stage we're at, we need a goal.
Looks like everyone today is creating something HEALTHY or "leading a healthy lifestyle," yet very few see results?. Why? We believe in curative measures (medication, surgeries & doctors) more than preventive (eating right for individual body & movement). As though we are waiting for something to happen to take charge of our health (inside-out). We talk about hitting the gym & eating right. Yet, 90% doing the supposedly "right things" are not really getting success in their journey. Even with advanced technologies & sciences to boot, statistically, we are the most unhealthy & unfit generation, today.? There is a bombardment of information, often conflicting, which doesn't get implemented, ever!? I feel blessed? to have had the opportunity to help so many individuals overcome lifestyle diseases such as thyroid (of all kinds), PCOS, Cholesterol, regulating blood work, of course, obesity, diabetes, digestive issues (recent brouhaha about gut health) and more, through holistic food??. Food is our healer?, if we eat right as per our bodies ?
We need to be able to eat right & lead a healthy lifestyle… Free of diseases, unease & distress. Feel better with movement & performance:?set a goal,?eat right to achieve it &?feel the difference in your health (and everyday performance)! GOALS EXAMPLES ?? (These are generic, you may have a specific need):
?I will eliminate refined sugars from my food (it's in every processed foods these days) for 21 days.
?I will eliminate dairy for 1 week & see how my body feels.
?I will closely observe for two weeks what foods bloat me or make me retain water.
?I will have more water within a week and see how it helps.
?I will eliminate gluten from my body for 21 days if I'm inflamed.
?I will consume more greens to see how it helps my digestive health & makes me feel, for 15 days. ?I will include more walks and movement in my schedule for 21 days to get rid of sedena tary lifestyle.
?I will lose 5kgs of fat in a month (possible?)
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Istanbul Trans woman tells IMCTV Reporter about the ongoing violence
|Reporter Michelle Demishevich Kurt (right) talks with Istanbul trans woman Almira
Transgender woman in Istanbul are being raped and robbed by gangs and the police refuse to do anything. IMCTV Reporter Michelle Demishevich Kurt talked with Almira who told her about what happened to her.
"Five guys came to the street and put me their car and took me some place out of istanbul. They then took my money and iPhone and then one guy put a weapon to my head while the others raped to me without condoms many times. Five guys raped me until morning and after they raped me they took my dress and left me naked."
Little has been done by the government to discourage the systemic violence and discrimination faced by Turkish Transgender people.
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Sport medicine is the medicine and science of physical activity and sport for individuals of all ages and abilities. It promotes well being through physical activity and prevents illness due to inactivity.
Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians are specialists skilled in the delivery of musculoskeletal and physical activity medicine and a team care approach. The specialty manages and improves health through exercise advice and prescription. Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians have specialized training and skills in the care of active individuals of all ages and skill levels. They improve the health of patients through physical activity, disease prevention or modification, lifelong exercise and injury assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians can assist in the care of all non-surgical muscle and joint problems including osteoarthritis, sprains and strains and conditions resulting from overuse. They work collaboratively with other practitioners, therapists and trainers and with different sport organizations to facilitate healthy active living.
Sport Medicine Physicians bridge the gap between your family physician and orthopaedic surgeons or other specialists. At Pivot Sport Medicine we offer a wide variety of custom bracing and splinting. With proper diagnosis and fitting, orthopaedic bracing can provide the support and stability needed during the healing process and help prevent further injury or re-injury. Your family doctor can refer you to a Sport Medicine Physician.
Learn more about Sport Medicine Physicians at www.casm-acms.org.
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Eternally Yours – Bridal & Evening Wear Boutique
Delivery to anywhere in South Africa via courier.
Main centres 2-3 working days.
Outlying areas 4-5 working days.
Cost of delivery is included in the purchase price so there are no extra charges.
Appointments are available in evenings & weekends.
Please call or email to check on availability.
All appointments are booked for an hour so that I can dedicate my full attention to you.
EFT's and Cash are accepted.
We can also arrange for gowns to be paid off monthly.
Please note that no gowns will be released until they are paid for in full.
When you purchase one of our gowns.
You're not only getting a dress, you'll become a part of the Eternally Yours family.


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Phone: 305-279-8000
Fax: 305-443-0900
Ilene F. Tuckfield, Esq. is an experienced attorney whose expertise is in the arrears of family, criminal, appellate and civil litigation. Ms. Tuckfield has been practicing law since 1986 in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Cases handled in family court include divorce and separation, child custody, child support, and relocation matters and when necessary modification and contempt…


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Instant Messaging
MSN Messenger 7.0
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ProsImproved audio and video conferencing. Built-in Web search. Tighter integration with other MSN services. New icons, avatars, and animations.
ConsSome may feel extra tools get in the way.
Bottom LineMSN Messenger 7.0 is even better than the previous version. Video and audio conferencing on a par with many for-pay tools.
You thought Version 6.0 was impressive? Wait till you see 7.0. The latest incarnation of MSN Messenger, Microsoft's answer to AOL's
Messenger has long offered both audio and video conferencing. But its audio tools rarely worked behind network firewalls, you couldn't expand video feeds to full screen, and there was no easy way to launch audio and video at the same time. With Version 7.0, Microsoft solves both of these problems.
According to the company, audio conferencing now has little trouble working with most network firewalls (it worked fine with ours, whereas in the past it did not). You can not only expand a video feed to full screen, but also keep a thumbnail of your own image in the bottom right-hand corner. And launching simultaneous audio and video conferences is only a mouse click away.
For a free tool, operating on the public Internet, its audio and video quality are quite good. The delay between the two is only about half a second, and though you might not want to use the tool for business conferencing, it's perfect for casual chats between friends and family. Our one complaint is that, when you close a video session, the app often resizes your IM window in a rather awkward way, forcing you to adjust it back to your liking.
As part of the ongoing effort to integrate the various parts of MSN, Microsoft's online service, Messenger now dovetails quite nicely with
To top it all off, Microsoft provides several new winks (tiny animations you can send off to buddies in the midst of conversation), personal avatars (moving icons that sit on a buddy's desktop, serving as your stand-in), and other icons. You'll have to pay a dollar or two for some, but the client itself and all its main tools are still free.
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We strive to keep Wellington property owners up to date with the latest property information.
Here is another interesting Wellington real estate related news article that we thought may provide you with helpful information.
House values across the Wellington region rose 8.4% in the year to March and increased 2.2% over the past quarter; the average value is now $702,896.
Press Release – QV Valuations
The latest QV House Price Index shows that Wellington City values increased 7.9% year on year and by 1.9% over the past three months; the average value there is now $828,645.
Values in Upper Hutt rose 12.3% year on year and 2.9% over the past three months; Lower Hutt rose 8.2% year on year and by 3.0% over the past quarter; Porirua rose 8.9% year on year and by 1.1% over the past quarter. Finally, the Kapiti Coast rose 6.8% year on year and 1.7% over the past three months.
QV Wellington Senior Consultant, David Cornford said: "A lack of stock combined with strong buyer demand is underpinning the Wellington property market and this is resulting in a buoyant market and values continuing to track upwards."
"The lower end of the market is seeing the greatest level of enquiry, as first home buyers remain very active in the region particularly in the Hutt Valley and Porirua where a modest home can still be purchased for less than $450,000."
"The Hutt City and Upper Hutt have recorded the strongest value growth over the last three months at 3% and 2.9% respectively. These regions offer more affordable housing and it is this segment of the market which is performing the strongest."
"There is strong demand for architecturally designed, low maintenance properties that are relatively affordable. These properties generally have more modest sections compared to the traditional New Zealand family home. As a result, we are seeing new developments of townhouses in the region attracting strong interest and selling quickly."
"Despite the recently announced minimum standard rental rules and the possibility of ring fencing of rental losses; investors remain active. We're seeing purpose built, multi flat properties attracting a good level of interest, with rents continuing to track upwards combined with the expectation of continued low interest rates helping to support this segment of the market."
QV Property Consultant Rupert Yortt observed similar trends in the city, commenting, "There's been a good level of interest for any new development projects, particularly townhouses."
"Stock numbers in the city have increased noticeably since a severe shortage last Winter. There is a bit more choice for purchasers at the moment however online listing numbers are still below the long term average."
Affordability constraints have put the brakes on national value growth, particularly in high-value regions. Dunedin continues to see the strongest value growth out of all the main centres, with an average value of $451,199 – well below the national average of $686,523. Residential property value growth across the Auckland Region decreased by 1.5% year on year and by 0.8% over the past quarter. The average value for the Auckland Region is now $1,039,917.
For a full breakdown of the QV House Price Index figures for March please click here
QV General Manager, David Nagel said, "Our latest figures show that value growth continues to slow overall, with the national annual growth rate dropping from 7.3% in March last year to a current rate of 2.6%. Affordability constraints are a key factor behind this slowdown, particularly in areas such as Auckland City which has an average value of $1,230,817. The strongest value growth are generally being seen in areas such as Rotorua and the Hawkes Bay."
"Rotorua, in particular, experienced a notable increase in average value, up 7.0% with an average value of $472,566. This region appears to be attracting buyers possibly priced out of the nearby Tauranga and Auckland markets."
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SHREM'S CLUB BIZARRE INTRODUCING: "SKINNY DIPPING" + "FOOL'S GOLD" - Rainbow Chan
Japanese Art Day Core anyone? Silo Arts & Records based one half in NYC, and one half in Brisbane, Australia have just released Rainbow Chan's striking debut EP "Long Vacation". Conjuring an eclectic mix of vintage tones, sweet textural landscapes and layers of glitchy sounds, Rainbow's music is forward-thinking pop, embedded in the nostalgic imagination. Listening to these refreshing, charmingly odd ditties, sung with a rich unique voice, one may place Chan's unclassifiable sounds somewhere between Dirty Projectors, Stereolab, Pizzicato 5 and Metronomy. I am really curious to see what the future may hold for this unconventional and extremely stylish songstress. Check-out the whole EP HERE!


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We've added advanced Mobile Targeting tools to MFourDIY™, empowering users to reach respondents based on characteristics inherent in their smartphones and the apps they use.
These features previously were available only to clients of our custom-designed surveys. Mobile Targeting uses passively-gathered information from our panelists' smartphones, providing valuable data pipelines.
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Anchorage Prepares for Weed Week with App Launch
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, (July 6, 2016) - With 40-plus lecture sessions and 12-plus social activities, Anchorage Weed Week is sure to keep attendees schedules packed over the course of the six-day event taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, September 6-11. That's why the organizers of Weed Week have contracted with Sched.org to manage attendees schedules and help them make the most of their time.
With four separate tracks, multiple location, concurrent sessions, and a myriad of speakers and events, Sched allows attendees to pick which sessions and events they want to attend, and build a personalized schedule.
"With the Sched App, Weed Week attendees can create their own custom schedule, mix-and-match across four separate tracks, and keep everything organized," said Cory Wray, one of the organizers of Weed Week. "Attendees can also look at sessions and activities as a list, in a grid, or according to track"
Weed Week is for entrepreneurs and leaders, and brings together the cannabis industry to share information, insights, and ideas through education, entertainment, and experiences. It is the first cannabis event to use the Sched App.
"Once attendees experience how fun and easy it is to customize their experience using Sched, other cannabis event planners are sure to follow along," says Wray.
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Remember when we used to do this in the 70's? Well it's 'knot' the same decade, but it's the same stitch. Projects offer a good study of square knots, twisted knots, half hitches and more. Easily incorporate beads, finish fringe ends full of beads and learn to use the newest tools. Choose from several projects. There are more samples at the shop--you can decide on class day.
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San Diego County Office of Education and San Diego County Credit Union recently named the five San Diego County Teachers of the Year at the 28th Annual Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers. Among the five honorees was Katie Wu, a teacher at 92129's Westview High School (WHS).
"This is an exceptionally dedicated and talented group of educators," said County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Gothold. "While each has unique qualities that helped bring this recognition, they all believe in the power of connecting with students and community."
Katie teaches English, English Prep, and Academic Success at WHS. She emphasizes social support along with academic instruction, with small-group check-ins for Academic Success students, an after-school writing center, and extra support for students learning English. "It's not only the high-quality teaching she brings each day to her classroom that sets her apart; it is the emphasis she puts on getting to know each of her students," WHS Principal Tina Ziegler said.


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Based in the town of Rivesaltes, the Arnaud de Villeneuve cooperative was established in 2007, when the Caves de Salses (est. 1909) and Cellars de Rivesaltes (1932) merged together. Its membership includes over 300 vignerons farming more than 2000 hectares, incorporating a diverse array of climates and soils in the Côtes Catalanes IGP. Arnaud de Villeneuve is most celebrated for its oxidative wines, especially for the Rivesaltes ambré and Rancio secs made under the auspices of Roussillon legend Fernand Baixas (now in "retirement" at Domaine de Rombeau). Current winemakers Jean-Pierre Papy and Anne Tixier continue the distinctive regimen established under Baixas.
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The pace of household debt growth in Korea is the second fastest in the world, only after that of China.
The ratio of Korea's household debts to gross domestic product (GDP) stood at 96.9 percent at the end of the third quarter of last year. Household debt was close to the overall size of the Korean economy, said the Bank for International Settlement (BIS) and the Bank of Korea on March 17.
The ratio ticked up 0.9 percentage point from the second quarter of 2018. This was the second largest after that of China (1.2 percentage points) among the 43 countries of the world that BIS checked. China and Korea were followed by Chile (0.6 percentage point), France, Russia, Brazil and France (0.4 percent point).
Compared to the same period of last year, Korea's household debt grew second fastest. The top spot was taken by Luxembourg (5.4 percent), which was followed by China (3.5 percentage points) and Korea (2.7 percentage points).
The Korean government's eased regulations on loans and the BOK's cut in the interest rate in mid-2014 expedited the rise in the household debt ratio in Korea. Over the past four years, Korea's household debt ratio has risen by 13.8 percentage points, second only to that of China (16.2 percentage points).
In terms of BIS standards, Korea's ratio ranked seventh, followed by Switzerland (128.6 percent), Australia (120.5 percent), Denmark (116.7 percent), the Netherlands (102.7 percent), Norway (100.5 percent) and Canada (100.2 percent). However, all of these countries enjoyed falls in their household debt ratios in the third quarter of last year.


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Summer is scorcher this year with July full of blisteringly hot days. July was also an active month for the interior blogosphere and we found loads of inspirational posts we wanted to share with you. Take a look at our favourite posts…
1. My Soft, Minimalist Living-Room Makeover | The Reveal – These Four Walls Blog
This elegant living room makeover has a soft grey colour palette and a distinctly minimalist feel. It's a wonderfully soothing adult retreat we would love to snuggle up in with a good book.
2. The Colourful Street Phenomenon: Are the UK too Scared to Live in Technicolour? – Well I Guess This is Growing Up
The UK aren't known for their colourful cul-de-sacs, but why is that? After a trip to Gibraltar, Well I Guess this is Growing Up was enthralled with colourful exteriors so explores the idea back home in this post.
3. My Top Tips for Buying a Storage Bed – Wheel Chic Home
One of the most underutilised storage areas of the home, the under bed space is the perfect place to hide lesser used items out of sight. Wheel Chic Home shares her tips for buying storage beds.
4. Our Salvage Wood Mirror DIY (+ Our Favourite Entryway Mirrors) – Yellow Brick Home
No home is complete without a few mirrors throughout and one of the most important spaces to have one is the entryway. Take a peek at this DIY wood mirror to add rustic charm to your hallway.
5. How to Get Summer Style for the Home – The LuxPad
This summer has been and continues to be a scorcher! But how do you reflect that in the home when you can't spend all day outside? Read The LuxPad's top tips.
6. A Jungle Themed Toddler Bedroom: The Finished Project – And Ruby Makes Four
We love little ones' room inspiration as its one of the best rooms in the house to be as free and creative as possible. This fun jungle one ticks all the right boxes for little adventurers.
7. Acrylic Shelf Hanging Planter DIY – A Beautiful Mess
Bring the outdoors in with this acrylic planter from A Beautiful Mess. A really simple and fun DIY to follow, it will have you displaying your favourite succulents in no time.
8. Grey and Yellow Bathroom Makeover – Bang on Style Blog
This stylish bathroom makeover had us feeling all summery thanks to the pale grey and yellow colourway. The tiles are to die for too!
9. Upcycling with Vintro Chalk Paint – Boo and Maddie
Who doesn't love an upcycled project? This chest of drawers was given a new lease of life thanks to Vintro chalk paint and it's a beautiful example of the ever popular green and pink colour trend.
10. Makeover: New Marble and Monochrome Bathroom – Finnterior Designer
Every bathroom can benefit from a hint of marble. With a cool, fresh vibe, the beautifully on-trend material is ideal for bathroom spaces and we loved this elegant update on Finnterier Designer.
11. 4 Tips for How to Save Money and Time in Your Interior Design Project – Natalie Holden
Hiring an interior designer can be a tricky business so Natalie Holden has put together this helpful tips piece on how to make sure you stay on track money and time wise.
12. How to Decorate a Rental Bedroom – MK Design
Decorating a rental property is a major source of contention for many who love a beautifully decorated home. MK Design tackles how to decorate a rental bedroom in this post.
13. July Moodboard -Room for Tuesday
This taupe moodboard on Room for Tuesday is a fresh take on summer home inspiration and we love how fresh and clean it looks. Time for a home update?
14. Being a More Conscientious Interior Design Consumer – What's that About? – Smart Style Interiors
Fast fashion and its implications for the environment has been in the news recently, but what about fast interiors? Smart Style Interiors takes a look at what it means for the industry.
15. Our Bathroom Makeover – The Reveal – The DIY Playbook
Another fresh bathroom reveal was spotted on the DIY Playbook last month which combines subtle industrial elements with a hint of luxe.


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Dent pullers do exactly what they sound like they do. They pull dents out of your car or other metal surfaces. It's quite convenient and they aren't nearly as expensive as you would think. You have seen homes decorated with lights that look like they were just thrown in a line across the yard or roof. To have a professional looking light display and for precise positioning of each bulb, use one light clip per light no matter if they are C7 light sets, C9,outdoor light sets or Miniature lights. This way you have more control when you are placing the lights.
The Year Breaker Tsui Po which moves directly opposite to that of Tai Sui, corresponds to South East this year. This energy body too, should not be violated. Do not install any moving objects like Fish Aquariums or Water Fountains here, this year. You should not forget that naturally firm skin needs nutrients. Look for the Phytessence Wakame ingredient because it moisturizes and smoothes your skin by feeding it sodium, iron, potassium, calcium plus B group vitamins. It increases skin elasticity and slows down the activity of hyaluronidase resulting in its ability to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful..
Yet for all the intentional coolness and photos taken with concert attending stars (Robert Duvall, Seeger, Lindsey Buckingham), the Squares' political passions are real and instinctual. Involvement in Central America, world hunger, profit sharing and American fascism. For them, the latter can be folded into one target: The disruption of basic rights..
You been worried about the older one: the scuffles with playmates, the random acts of vandalism, the burning down of the shed. But something is different now. After the brush with death, reality has set in. He is one of four mathematicians to receive the New Horizons in Mathematics Prize this year from the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, founded by Sergey Brin of Google; Anne Wojcicki of 23andMe; Jack Ma of Alibaba and his wife, Cathy Zhang; Yuri Milner, an internet entrepreneur, and his wife, Julia Milner; and Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and his wife, Priscilla Chan. Now in its fifth year, the Breakthrough Prize Silicon Valley's munificent science prize honors paradigm shifting research and discovery in the fields of fundamental physics, life sciences and mathematics. Across all categories for this year, the foundation awarded $25 million to honor both outstanding career achievement and emerging talent..
No doubt about it though these dolls are pretty. They have lovely faces and very pretty hair which although rooted seems to hold up well with brushing. The head is articulated and the doll has the vinyl breast plate for better looking clothing. But the Jersey Fishermen's Association (JFA) claims ray stocks are quite strong locally and some fishermen are planning to continue despite the rules.Mr Thompson told BBC Jersey: "Quite a few of the boys are likely to be fishing for ray they don't intend to follow this ban because it's unfair."We have to manage our fish stocks here for the future sustainability of the stock around the island and the future of our fishermen."They're not going to stop landing ray."Overall ray fishing is probably worth about to our fishermen."The JFA has put forward an alternative to the complete ban, proposing a limited and localised ray fishing area with all catches recorded so the species can be monitored. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.This page is best viewed in an up to date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled.


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In addition to creepiness, our ghostly guests, or our impressions of them, have also been studied. We certainly wouldn't want them to feel left out. In order to explain those ghostly apparitions we experience, researchers have examined infrasound, electromagnetic fields, and even our brain. Once you've had your Halloween fun, check out this article to see if you're experiences might be explained by any of their findings: The Science of Paranormal Ghosts
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At the risk of being labelled arrogant or pasted with any of the many 'ist labels allow me to express my knee jerk reaction to reports that 8 one sixths have gone and defaced Port Elizabeth's Horse Memorial:
Why didn't the purported EFF vandals rather go and vandalise the statue of Queen Victoria? Is it because then Afrikaners would have sympathised!
BUT, I do have a suggestion for the next random act of vandalism for the EFF's 1/6th's – pop down to Mendi Road and vandalise the memorial to all those brave soldiers who went down with the Mendi!
On 21 February 1917, during the First World War, Mendi was transporting 823 personnel of the 5th Battalion the South African Native Labour Corps to France. She had sailed from Cape Town to Lagos in Nigeria, where a gun was fitted to her stern, then on to Plymouth, before proceeding towards Le Havre in northern France. At 5:00 am, while being escorted by the destroyer HMS Brisk, Mendi was struck amidships and cut almost in half by the SS Darro (11,000 BRT), an empty meat ship bound for Argentina.
616 South Africans (607 of them black troops) plus thirty crew members, mostly British, died in the disaster.
Group of men suspected to be members of #EFF dismantled Horse Memorial at Cape & Russell Road http://t.co/OOIWNJ35De pic.twitter.com/t8gr6BjN0R
— The Herald PE (@HeraldPE) April 6, 2015
The EFF is so ignorant/morally bankrupt that they're destroying monuments to animals. http://t.co/XFHGnK001M
— Max du Preez (@MaxduPreez) April 6, 2015
Physically destroy e-tolls! Fail. Make JZ pay back the money! Fail. Dismantle PE horse memorial! SUCCESS!!! EFF going for the small wins.
— Tom Eaton (@TomEatonSA) April 6, 2015
Why bring down the horse memorial???? Rhodes was totally appropriate and fair to remove, but the horse memorial????
— Louisa Theart (@thelouisart) April 6, 2015
THE HORSE MEMORIAL MONUMENT IN RUSSEL ROAD PORT ELIZABETH HAS JUST BEEN DESTROYED BY 8 BLACK SAVAGES – WHITE HORSES?? pic.twitter.com/ZdBK8yN1FS
— Jans Rautenbach (@AuthorJans) April 6, 2015
Effects of #RhodesMemorial – now #HorseMemorial PE destroyed. A memorial for horses. History of RSA not known to all. pic.twitter.com/t1sicpx7ZK
— Kirsty Nelson (@kirsty_nelson) April 6, 2015
"The greatness of a nation…" The inscription on the vandalised Horse Memorial in #PE. #RhodesMustFall pic.twitter.com/0186DwP5gY
— I am an African (@Clint_ZA) April 6, 2015
RT @nicolnl42: The Horse memorial in Port Elizabeth, vandalized and destroyed by petty politics. Thanks EFF. Idiots pic.twitter.com/KnZm7jy6zA
— Eric West™ (@EricJWest) April 6, 2015
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|Miss Zambezi
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|Sep 14th, 2012
|Cerise, Black G G, Sleeves And Cap
Mrs M J L McCarthy, M P Hetrelezis, G J Sharp & G J Van Ameyden
|Chestnut gelding
|Foaled in 2012
NICCONI (AUS) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 343 rnrs, 245 wnrs, 16 SW, inc. Faatinah (SAJC Euclase S., Gr.2), Sircconi, Chill Party, Nicoscene, Time Awaits, Concealer, Hear the Chant, Niccanova, State Solicitor, Caipirinha, Nature Strip, It's Been a Battle, Ayers Rock, Quatronic, Exclusive Lass, Loved Up, SP Shokora, Fickle Folly, Bolero King, Nieta, Caesour's Dream, Niccolance, Akkadian, etc.
1st dam
MISS ZAMBEZI, by Barathea. 3 wins from 1200m to 1900m, AJC Lawn H., STC Become an STC Member H., Energy Australia Retired Staff Club H., 2d AJC Erect Safe Scaffolding H., 3d STC Rider Hunt H., 4th STC Canterbury Cup, Gr.3. Dam of nine named foals, eight to race, all winners, inc:-
Commanding Time (g. by Commands). 9 wins from 1200m to 2050m, A$463,249, Yarra Valley Cup, Benalla Cup, MRC Perri Cutten H., MVRC Programmed Property Services H., 2d MRC McCain Foods H., Caulfield RSL Welfare Fund P., Perri Cutten P., MVRC Moreton Hire H., VRC Swisse Wellness Trophy H., 3d MRC We Drive P., Spicer Thoroughbreds H., Sportingbet H., MRC (Mornington) Download the Centrebet App H., VRC Saintly H.
Zambezi Diamond (f. by Nicconi). 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$120,170, to 2016-17, MVRC Sunshine RSL Keno H., Zoustar at Woodside Park H., 3d MVRC Reg Delaney Memorial H.
Chavuma (g. by Nicconi). 5 wins. See below.
Gold Card (g. by Fasliyev). 9 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Aust.
Sherwood (g. by Lonhro). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Aust.
African Dawn (f. by Commands). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in Aust.
Mighty Zambezi (c. by Lonhro). Winner at 1200m in Aust.
Autumn Reflections (f. by Al Maher). Winner at 1300m in Aust.
2nd dam
MISS KARIBA, by Lunchtime. 9 wins to 1500m, A$300,430, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Birthday Card H., L, AJC Guildford Welter H., Dark Jewel H., STC Happy Valley H., Fiji H., AJC Hi-Jinx H., STC Plaza TAB H., 2d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Analie H., L, Analie P., City Tatt's RC George Buxton H., AJC Lord Ben H., Northwest Business Class Quality S., City Tatt's RC NSW Bookmakers Co-Op Society H., 3d STC Daily Juice Company H. Sister to SUPERSNACK, half-sister to
Montgresin. 10 wins to 1400m, A$164,520, AJC Equal H., AHA (NSW) Hotel Care H., 2d AJC Schweppes Tonic H., 3d NSW Tatt's RC XXXX Gold H.
Kariba Kariba. 5 wins at 1000m, A$107,641, MVRC Simpson Construction Co H., Tatts Group H., Darcy Group H., Eskander Betstar H., 2d MRC George A Davis H., VRC Flemington 1840-2010 H., 3d MVRC Alternate Railway Safeworking Pty Ltd H.
Miss Zambezi. 3 wins. See above.
Spurwings. 11 wins to 1200m, A$97,810 in Aust.
Miss Chantilly. 4 wins to 1400m in Aust.
Francis. 3 wins to 1500m in Macau.
Papoose. 3 wins to 1200m in Aust. Producer.
3rd dam
ETOILE DE VIEN, by Kaoru Star. Placed at 3, 3d AJC Moore Park H. Half-sister to Old Castle. Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-
MISS KARIBA (Lunchtime). 9 wins. See above.
SUPERSNACK (Lunchtime). 23 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2200m, A$245,625, Rockhampton Cup, L, QTC USS Pensacola H., Honda Australia H., Mister Hush Welter H., Curragh Welter H., Justincase Welter H., Capalaba H., G Macquarie H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, BATC Clan Campbell Scotch H., Premiership Welter H., Rain Lover H., QTC Night Charmer Int H., Cannon Welter H., 3d QTC Bribie H., L, Playground & Recreation Welter H., 4th Toowoomba TC Weetwood H., L.
Dance Detail. 2 wins at 1400m, 2200m, VATC Mara H., 2d SAJC AWA Wagering Systems H., 3d SAJC Dairy Vale Vintage H.
Manyara. Raced once. Dam of-
GOLDEN MILLENNIUM (Dubawi). Winner at 2, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 2d AJC Royalrandwick.com 2YO H. Dam of-
FUTOOH (Sebring). 2 wins at 2, A$191,950, in 2017-18, ATC China Horse Club Mile, L, TAB 2YO H.
4th dam
VIENNA, by Renegade. 4 wins at 2, VATC Stansmore H., Dingley S., VRC Talindert S. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-
Old Castle (Princelone). 8 wins at 1000m, 1200m, 3d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.
Effigy. Winner at 5f in Aust. Dam of-
Tiffin Bell. 3 wins at 1300m, 1400m, STC Baldoyle H. Dam of-
Celebration Bell. 2 wins at 1200m, AJC Global Despatch H. Dam of-
WHOEVER (Redoute's Choice). 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$171,800, AJC Nivison H., L, 2d AJC Sapphire S., Gr.2. Producer.
SPEEDY BELL (Brocco). Winner at 2, AJC Gimcrack S., L, 3d STC Heritage S., L. Dam of-
SILVERSTREAM (Al Maher). 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$709,400, to 2017-18, WATC Lee Steere S., Gr.2, AJ Scahill S., Gr.3, Northerly S., Gr.3, Jungle Dawn Classic, L, 2d WATC La Trice Classic, Gr.3, Starstruck Classic, L, RS Crawford S., L, Birthday S., L.
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I am very excited to serve as the founding Chief Play Advisor (CPA) for Sunday Bricks for at least two reasons. First, I got to pick my title. Second, I get to talk to my brother (who lives 7,861 mi away) on a regular basis and to plan the next big play-inspired leap Sunday Bricks might venture into.
Albert Einstein once said that "Playing is the highest form of research." Thus, in my role as a CPA, I help Mrunal and his team to be conscious of the educational significance of every workshop Sunday Bricks offers. We want every child who attends any number of the Sunday Bricks workshops to explore the world through the medium of play.
I earned my bachelors and master's degrees in Human Development from the University of Mumbai. I earned my PhD in Education from Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA. Currently, I hold the following appointments- Postdoctoral scholar at the Games and Learning in Interactive Digital Environments (GLIDE) lab at Drexel University, Adjunct Faculty in the School of Education at Drexel University, and Adjunct Faculty in the Professional Institute of Educators and Masters of Education at University of the Arts. In these roles, I work with educators in formal (schools) and informal settings (e.g. afterschool program like Sunday Bricks) to leverage technological and pedagogical innovations involving play (e.g. LEGO, maker spaces, game-based learning) to support learners' engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
I am a mother of an almost 5-year-old and a wife of a chemical engineer. Since the summer of 2017, our son has shown deep interest in art. Taking his lead, we have explored multiple forms of performing (cirque du soilel, music concert, theatre) and fine art (screen printing, tie and dye, collograph, claymation, sun printing).
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"So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you... For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." (Luke 11:9-10)
Diagnosis - the process of identifying a pain or condition by its signs, symptoms, (finding out facts, information, and needs) and from the results of various diagnostic procedures.
Sensory acuity - the ability to gain awareness of another person's unconscious responses (to perceive another person's unconscious feedback- reading not just "what" they say, but "how" it is said.)
"Prescription without diagnosis is malpractice!" All professionals complete some form of diagnosis before helping their clients. If you want to be a professional, then so must you. In sales, this critical skill is called "Diagnostic Acuity". How do you say no to someone who has just offered to give you exactly what you wanted and needed? You don't, and that's exactly the point! When you truly know exactly what your potential customer is looking for, why they want it and how much they would be willing to pay for it, selling is easy.
How do you find out exactly what the customer wants and why they want it? You ask! The winning salespeople are the ones that have both the desire and the skill to determine what the potential customer wants and needs and why they want and need it. They have the skills to match those wants and needs to a set of potential solutions.
It would be virtually impossible to take a modern day sales course or read a book on selling and not be told emphatically "You have to first ask questions to identify the customer's needs!" Whilst by now most salespeople know this, knowing and doing it effectively are two very different things. The ability to ask skillful questions is absolutely mission critical in today's tough and globally competitive environment.
Diagnosis is mission critical Why is the ability to ask skillful questions so mission critical? Anthony Robbins says about questions that they are "the tools that open up the brain's knowledge, experience and memory banks."
Questions are the tools we as professional Sales Consultants use as a means to extract important information from the customer's perspective, and to learn more about what they perceive and think. When we don't ask questions effectively, not only do we assume we know all there is to know about the customer and their needs, we may never really uncover their true motive for meeting with us. In some cases, the customer has already done their "homework" and has already determined their buying criterion. For many of them, their purpose in meeting with you is to check with a range of suppliers to find which ones best meet their needs for the lowest cost. In many cases, they may even be comparing your organisation against an already approved supplier who has had the account for months.
Then there are those occasions where customers have a need that, at the point of your visit, they may not even be aware of. It then becomes your task to help them discover for themselves the latent need for your product/service. This is where the ability to ask skillful questions so critically important.
As with any other selling technique, the best salespeople are always aware of the way they ask the question making sure to "couch" it in such a way as to remove any hint of judgment, or coercion. They watch their own tone of voice, body language, and word choice. This is what's known as acuity.
Acuity is... The term 'acuity' refers to the actual physical ability of the sensory organs to receive input. A person's visual acuity refers to the person's ability to see. In persuasion, visual acuity is more than simply seeing what is in front of you; it is taking in all aspects of the customer: noticing their eye movements, their skin tone changes, their breathing, as well as their body language.
The body gives clues to the way your customer is thinking. Visual acuity is being totally focused on the complete picture in front of you. In selling, auditory acuity is the salesperson's ability to really listen and hear what is being said with accuracy. Listening correctly means avoiding making assumptions and guessing as to the customers meaning. Listening actively means clarifying, summarising, empathising, restating and paraphrasing in an effort to hear accurately.
When it comes to identifying needs and opportunities, as a professional salesperson it is critically important to understand the distinction between 'acuity' and 'perception'.
Diagnostic Acuity Capability is at the very heart of any successful sales process. When you question correctly, you search below the surface in an effort to discover and reveal the truth of what is really going on in the minds and hearts of your potential customers. Asking the right questions and then being in a position to prescribe exactly the right set of solutions to solve those issues is what professional selling is all about.About the Author:
As one of Australia's leading authorities and coaches in sales management, Ian Segail has been involved in the coaching, training and development of sales managers and salespeople for over two decades. Drawing on 25 years of experience in sales, sales management and leading an HR and training team, Ian brings a strong dose of fiscal reality and practicality to his works as a Sales Performance Coach. Engaging directly with business owners and both novice and experienced sales managers alike, across a wide variety of industries and selling disciplines, the focus of Ian's work is to transform sales results for companies by improving sales management practices. Ian is the author of "Bulletproof Your Sales Team - The 5 Keys To Turbo-Boosting Your Sales Team's Results" and a number of business articles, business reports and white papers including "The fish stinks from the head!" and "Why Sales Training Doesn't Work." Ian has an insatiable hunger for studying selling and people management and has passionately pursued answers to the question "How come some people can sell and most can't?" You can access other great resources on sales management and training from Ian at
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