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Stepping back from social media
Hello, lovelies.
Today I am talking about social media and why I have decided to take a little step back.
When I started my blog in 2017, I read numerous articles about follower numbers on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Pintrest and how, to be successful at blogging you had to have a zillion followers!
I knew I would need some sort of platform to promote my blog, so would have to open some social accounts to start 'self-promoting'. Off I went, opening accounts on all the main social channels, with the grand old following of ZERO! Daunted was an understatement!
Over the coming months, my channels grew. My main area of focus was Instagram. I'd read an article that explained, if you were going to start blogging and wanted to work with brands, the magic following number was 2k; and the even sweeter spot 5k! Gulp, how on earth would I go from zero to 5k?
With the changes to the Instagram algorithm, I also read how hard people were finding it to grow their accounts. The advice, be consistent and post daily; 5-10 posts if you could! What? Who on earth has time to do that? Is Instagram really now a full time job?
I tried to heed this advice, and until about two months ago, I was posting daily! That was before I burnt myself out with the pressure of building a following on social media! Yes, my account grew quickly, but I was exhausted and finding both my blog and Instagram a chore!
I was getting caught up in the 'likes and follow' game and was constantly comparing myself to what others were doing! I was no longer enjoying my blog. It felt like I needed the approval of complete strangers that my content was good enough.
It also began to affect relationships. At this time, I was trying to rebuild what I can call at best a fractured relationship. I realised, how could I begin to heal the crack if all my time and focus was spent trying to achieve 'likes' and 'acceptance' from people I didn't even know!
I work full-time! My evenings had become a drain and my relationship wasn't getting the attention it deserved.
It was a pivotal moment for me, when I actually woke up to the realities of social media. Why was I even feeling the need to seek the approval from a totally distorted view of reality anyway?
Then the dreaded follow-unfollow started to become more prevalent! This seriously annoys me! If you haven't heard of this, it is basically a tactic people deploy to gain followers.
They will follow a large number of accounts on a daily basis, just to unfollow a few days later when they have achieved an increase in their follower number! And this isn't just personal accounts! I have seen many a business also using this tactic – please sack your social media team immediately! I as a consumer would be much more likely to buy from you had you not have just followed me to only unfollow a few days later. Yes, I understand it's like a little tap on the shoulder "here we are", but why unfollow your customers? I do not get it?
For me, this is just self absorption at its greatest. These people are neither interested in your content, nor do they want to help others grow. It's all about them.
So what did I do? I stopped!
I am no longer a slave to social media! Yes, I still post, but now, my social postings are inline with my blog – which is the main focus for me and what I enjoy the most! But what impact has this had? My following has slowed down dramatically and my engagement has taken a huge dip. But, I am happy and feel more balanced. I no longer feel drained and I am spending time with the people that matter to me.
There is more to life than numbers on a social account, and let's be real; how many of us actually have the time to invest that much, and why should we?
I know there are stories of people becoming over night hits, but it's highly unlikely that will ever be me and I know that! But that was never my reason for starting this journey. I am happy that I have a small following and a little blog that keeps me sane.
Others may feel differently to me on this subject, I know. But these are my reasons for taking a bit of a back seat.
I no longer care if people like what I am doing. I am doing me and that's good enough!
I gracefully bow out of the popularity contest that is also know as social media.
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Was Trump going easy on ISIS or just lying about hitting ISIS "10 times harder" after NYC attack? - 11/04/17
From [1] (bolding added): President Trump referred to [the perpetrator of the NYC bikepath attack] as "an animal" this morning as he took questions from reporters before departing for Hawaii and a 13-day, five-nation tour of Asia. "When we have an animal do an attack like he did the other day on the west side of Manhattan, we are hitting them 10 times harder," Trump said. "They claimed him as a soldier - Good luck. Every time they hit us [and] we know it's ISIS, we hit them like you folks won't believe."
Donald Trump to terrorists: terrorism works - 05/22/16
Donald Trump has said a lot of crazy things and proposed crazy policies that show he isn't qualified to be president. This tweet [1] is yet another example: The American people are sick and tired of not being able to lead normal lives and to constantly be on the lookout for terror and terrorists! First, as with many of the other things Trump says, that's not accurate: few Americans are cowering in fear as he describes.
Two behind Detroit airline terror plot were released from Gitmo; "art therapy rehabilitation program" - 12/28/09
From this: Two of the four leaders allegedly behind the al Qaeda plot to blow up a Northwest Airlines passenger jet over Detroit were released by the U.S. from the Guantanamo prison in November, 2007, according to American officials and Department of Defense documents. Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the Northwest bombing in a Monday statement that vowed more attacks on Americans. American officials agreed to send the two terrorists from Guantanamo to Saudi Arabia where they entered into an "art therapy rehabilitation program" and were set free, according to U.S. and Saudi officials.
Janet Napolitano on failed terror attack: "The system worked" (video) - 12/27/09
Speaking to Candy Crowley of CNN earlier today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was asked about the failed terror attack that occurred on Christmas Day aboard a jet bound from Amsterdam to Detroit. Per Napolitano, "the system worked" (see the video, also at peekURL.com/vcmnigh ). Obviously, the system didn't work; the only things that averted tragedy were a failed detonator (link) and an alert passenger who subdued the terrorist. The DHS clearly failed, but so too did the State Department and perhaps other agencies. Rep. Peter King responds to Napolitano, saying (...
Naturalized American charged in Mumbai terrorist attack ran immigration agency - 12/07/09
Via this comes justice.gov/opa/pr/2009/December/09-nsd-1304.html: New federal charges filed today allege that a Chicago man, who was arrested in October for planning terrorist attacks against a Danish newspaper and two of its employees, also conducted extensive surveillance of targets in Mumbai for more than two years preceding the November 2008 terrorist attack on India's largest city that killed approximately 170 people, including six Americans, and injured hundreds more. The defendant, David Coleman Headley, a U.S. citizen, earlier this decade allegedly attended terrorism training camps in...
Were terror alerts faked to elect Bush? - 12/01/05
This is from 5/10/05's USA Today article "Ridge reveals clashes on alerts" (link): The Bush administration periodically put the USA on high alert for terrorist attacks even though then-Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge argued there was only flimsy evidence to justify raising the threat level, Ridge now says.
More on the "Koran van" - 03/12/04
Here's more information on the white van found outside Madrid (link): SPANISH police last night established a direct link between the white "Koran van" and an unexploded train bomb in Madrid... Investigators found a mobile phone in the van - and have proved a link to another phone found in a sports bag packed with explosives on the train that was ripped apart at El Pozo station...

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Marcus Hiles Addresses Environmental Preservation
Environmental stewardship and peace keeping is central to the philosophy of renowned Fort Worth Luxury Market developer Marcus Hiles. "Creating communities that work in harmony with nature and lessen humanity's carbon footprint is a responsibility I embrace," he notes. Through the proper installation and use of windows with proper solar coefficient, frames that prevent air leakage, and shading devices, the loss of a home's heated air and cooled air is even less compared to the previous months. This concludes in fewer damaging emissions for our ozone and notable cost savings. To take advantage of the summer heat, special solar panels are used in order to transform the energy of the Sun into services, lowering our service bills in the process. He serves even further market price by installing air conditioning systems that have an energy efficiency ratio conditioned by summer or winter, which exceeds government mandates.
Read more: http://media.mwnewsroom.com/Dallas-Morning-News/-2071379
"The House Market is Upscale" Says Marcus Hiles
Property development leader based in Arlington recently responded to studies of an upscale in Austin and Houston home purchasing during 2016's first quarter. As Chief of Western Rim Property Services, a state firm specializing in luxury renting, Marcus Hiles recognizes that the Texas Association of Realtors' discoveries can help him best serve local clientele. On the reports' findings, the piece highlighted a 7.8 percent upswing in the number of houses that were sold in Texas for the beginning of the year 2016 when it's compared to last year's period.
Read more: http://markets.financialcontent.com/startribune/news/read/32435403/Marcus_Hiles_
Marcus Hiles on New Macroeconomic Trends in Texas
Chairman of Western Rim Property Services, Marcus Hiles is well aware most citizens across the state of Texas are a nomad population, which makes renting even more profitable than owning these days. New macroeconomic tendencies indicate a rising number of new renting properties all across the north American country, also there is a correlation between this and the feeling of financial freedom and happiness these renters obtain through this activity. Demonstrating through fact that these individuals, families, and singles, spend more time sharing with their neighbors and friends than the homeowners.
Read more: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/marcus-hiles—-explains-how-to-be-happier-as-a-texas-luxury-renter-2016-06-29
Marcus Hiles – On Austin Being the Top Place for Startups in America
Austin is overall proving to be a city of innovators and risk-takers. The Kauffman Index, produced by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, is a key measurement of entrepreneurship on the national, state and metropolitan levels. By factoring three metrics – the rate of new businesspersons, the number of those who started their companies when unemployed, and the number of startups per capita – they develop an annual gauge. According to the data, roughly 555 out of every 100,000 adults in the Austin region became entrepreneurs in any given month during the past five years, on average. They have placed the startup rate at 180 new businesses – less than a year old and employing at least one other person besides the owner – per 100,000 residents.


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(Milwaukee, August 20, 2018) Pop-Up MKE is excited to announce the third round of businesses participating in this innovative entrepreneurship program. The pilot program is partnering with a total of 19 micro entrepreneurs who have access to mini-grant funds, technical assistance, business coaching, and are given 30 days rent-free in a commercial space to build their business. Seven entrepreneurs opened their pop-up shops this past weekend.
An official "kick-off" with Mayor Barrett, business owners and partners will take place on Tuesday, August 21st at 4pm, at 1617 W. North Avenue.
Entrepreneurs are utilizing the Pop-Up shops to build community amongst Milwaukee area makers and creative entrepreneurs. Pop-Up businesses are excited to work with one another, and also share this opportunity with other makers who have similar dreams.
Tiffany Miller runs Fly Blooms, a unique adornments boutique filled with one of a kind accessories including scarves, pursues, and her signature hair blooms. Tiffany says, "I am excited to have a space to share my vision, products, and showcase brands from black women and youth creatives. Some of us work traditional jobs and others are still in school. We all share this creative passion and no consistent place to show our work". Tiffany will be featuring several local makers in the Pop-Up Shop at 339 W. North Avenue including: J. Riley crochet designs, Classic Shoppe t-shirts, AllahMode Jewelry, art by BeElegant, Kavi Pearl and Gbroolo Art, as well as, body products from Alice's Garden. FlyBlooms will also has products from Natural E. Beautiful and Papyrus and Charms, who are also part of Pop-Up MKE.
Businesses at 1008 S Cesar E Chavez Dr.
LoveSum created hand-crafted paper décor for special events and parties
Yenepa Herbals are experts on natural, healing body products
Businesses at 339 W. North Ave.
PopTherapy makes one of a kind candles, and offers private candle making classes
Distinctive Designs by Tomira specializes in one of a kind handcrafted pieces of wearable art, including the most current trends of fashion forward eye wear.
FlyBlooms provides unique adornments, scarves, purses, and signature hair blooms.
Businesses at 1617 W. North Ave.
Basia Rose Designs is a fashion brand with an expertise in alternations and custom designs.
Happy Hustlin specializes in screen printing, and urban apparel.
This is the third and final round of the Pop-Up MKE Pilot. LISC is working with partners to secure funding to sustain this program, which was seeded by Chase Bank. Businesses who have participated in early rounds have seen great results from the program. Imani Ray was able to use profits from sales to launch a new product line. She commented on the program, "Pop-Up MKE was an amazing, life-changing experience. It took my business to the next level. Pop-Up MKE helped me understand what it took to run a brick & mortar, and really helped build brand awareness. People became a lot more familiar with my business. When I go out in public wearing a Natural E. Beautiful T-shirt, people stop me to tell me they saw me on the news, and connected it with my participation in the pop-up shop."
More information on launch events, business profiles, and products can be found on Facebook @PopUpMke.
Pop-Up MKE is coordinated by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in partnership with the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WBBIC), the City of Milwaukee, three Historic Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), and MKE United. Pop-Up Mke is part of a larger initiative, funded by Chase, aimed at building capacity and supporting urban entrepreneurs, which includes additional partnerships with the Milwaukee Urban League and the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin.
Pop-Up MKE collaborates with the City of Milwaukee's White Box Grant program to improve storefronts along Historic King Drive, Cesar Chavez Drive, and the North Avenue and Fond du Lac Business Improvement District for the business owners that will be selected for this short-term, retail opportunity with long-term rewards.


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Clumped Isotope facilities
See also Conventional isotopes | Measuring clumped isotopes | Automated system (IBEX) | What are clumped isotopes? | References
Setup at Imperial College
The carbonate group operates the "Qatar Stable Isotope Lab", with new instrumentation purchased using research funds allocated to us by the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) in the framework of a $70 millions project on carbon capture and storage (QCCSRC). Currently, we operate one MAT 253 mass spectrometer (photo, right) that was installed in mid 2010, and measure both conventional isotopes (δ18O and δ13C) and "clumped isotopes" (or Δ47). A second mass spectrometer is on order, which will allow dedicating one machine to clumped isotopes and one to conventional stable isotopes.
Traditionally, the MAT 253's setup to measure CO2 from acid-dissolution of carbonates have three collectors registered for masses 44, 45, and 46. This allows for δ13C and δ18O to be measured.
However, the 'clumped isotope' paleothermometers relies on accurately measuring δ47, and therefore the machines at Imperial College have modified collector arrays (photo below, right) that allow the simultaneous measurement of masses 44 to 49. This setup is similar to other clumped isotope labs such as John Eiler's at Caltech or Hagit Affek's at Yales.
The major issue with measuring δ47 in CO2 is the very low abundance of this mass (in the ppm range), which implies that any contaminents could recombine in the source and produce spurious peaks of mass 47 that would throw the analysis off (see Huntington et al., 2009, for discussion of contamination in clumped isotopes). Therefore, the CO2 gas produced by acid digestion needs to be cleaned prior to analysis.
The carbonate group has build a series of manual vacuum lines (see photo on the left) that permit cleaning of the CO2 gas through a poropak column following protocols highlighted in Dennis and Schrag, 2010. The principle of each line is to 1) allow online digestion of carbonates to liberate CO2, 2) trap water in a series of slush traps, and 3) trap any non-water polar contaminants (hydrocarbons, halogenids, etc..). After removal of all contaminants the purified CO2 is analyzed on the MAT 253 mass spectrometer to simultaneously measure Δ47, δ18O and δ13C. A normal measurement cycle is about 1.5 to 2 hours, and each sample is measured at least three times.
How are clumped isotopes measured?
In principle, clumped isotopes are based on measuring the difference in the abundance of the doubly substituted isotopologue of mass 47 (i.e.δ47) between a given sample and the expected stochastic distribution of the sample. The difference between the stochastic distribution and the actual distribution in a sample is what is measured for the clumped isotope paleothermometer (or Δ47, more about the principle of clumped isotopes here). However, subtle non-linearity effects in mass spectrometers arise, and a correction needs to be applied. In practice, the initial correction comes from measuring a 'heated gas line', i.e. a series of gases of different bulk isotopic composition (and thus different δ47) whose Δ47 values are pushed to stochastic distribution by heating the gas for 2 hours at 1000°C in a muffle furnace. The figure in the right represents the heated gas line obtained for a 2 months window at Imperial College.
The heated gas line can be considered as a primary reference frame, using the terminology of Dennis et al., 2011. When an unknown sample is measured, the difference between it's Δ47 and that of the heated gas line is termed the Δ47[SA vs HG]. Because the heated gas is considered as stochastic, Δ47[SA vs HG] is de facto a measure of how far from stochastic the abundance of the doubly substituted isotopologue is (see Huntington et al., 2009, for in depth discussion of the heated gas line and the primary reference frame). This parameter needs to be corrected for stretching and acid fractionation (see Huntington et al., 2009, Guo et al., 2009, and Dennis et al., 2011), and can then be converted to temperature using for instance the calibration of Ghosh et al. (2006a).
The figure on the right illustrates this primary reference frame showing carrara marble analyzed at Imperial College. The difference between the heated gas line and the sample Δ47[SA vs HG] is converted into temperature using the Ghosh et al. (2006a) calibration, and yield a temperature range of 127±4˚C, in agreement with measurements in other clumped isotopes labs (Caltech, Yale, Harvard and Zurich).
In recent years, a second (or absolute) reference frame was proposed based on measuring a heated gas line and in addition a range of CO2 gases equilibrated with water at known temperatures (Dennis et al., 2011). This absolute reference frame, based on at least three lines (typically heated gas, i.e. stochastic, 50˚C equilibration and 25˚C equilibration) improves interlaboratory calibrations. The theoretical clumped isotope value for a simple CO2 gas equilibrated at a known temperature can be calculated using the laws of thermodynamic, and the difference between the actual result and the theoretical result forms the basis of this new absolute reference frame.
The IBEX: an automated system for clumped isotopes
The clumped isotope paleothermometer is a very powerful method, but it is also very slow: measurements on the mass spetrometer take up to two hours, and the manual line is very work intensive and requires specialized training. This greatly limits the number of samples that can be processed in one day, and also limits accessibility of clumped isotopes to specialized individuals.
An obvious workaround is to develop automated systems for clumped isotopes. Our group is working in collaboration with Protium (a company specialized in developing and marketing peripherals for mass spectrometers) on developping an automated device for clumped isotope analysis. We call this automated system the "Imperial Batch EXtraction" system, or IBEX. The acronym IBEX is also refering to the Nubian Ibex, a caprinid native to the Arabian peninsula, which highlights the roots of our funding sources for this project (the QCCSRC project). The photo on the left shows the chassis of the prototype of the IBEX as it stands currently in our lab.
Publications resulting from our work on clumped isotopes:
Tropical temperature in the Maastrichitian Danish Basin: Data from coccolith Δ47 and δ18O, Geology (2019),(https://doi.org/10.1130/G46671.1)
Clumped-isotope paleothermometry and LA-ICP-MS U-Pb dating of lava-pile hydrothermal calcite veins, Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 174:63,(https://doi.org/10.1007/s00410-019-1599-x)
Effects of Improved 17O correction on inter-laboratory agreement in clumped isotope calibrations, estimates of mineral specific offsets, and temperature dependence of acid digestion fractionation, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, (available online at https://doi.org/10.1029/2018GC008127)
Rock-buffered recrystallization of Marion Plateau dolomites at low temperature evidenced by clumped isotope thermometry and X-Ray diffraction analysis, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (available online, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2019.02.012)
Nardini, N., Muñoz-López, D., Cruset, D., Cantarero, I., Martín-Martín,J.D., Benedicto, A., Gomez-Rivas, E., John, C.M., Travé, A.,From Early Contraction to Post-Folding Fluid Evolution in the Frontal Part of the Bóixols Thrust Sheet (Southern Pyrenees) as Revealed by the Texture and Geochemistry of Calcite Cements, Minerals, 9(2), 117, (available online, https://doi.org/10.3390/min9020117)
The clumped (13C-18O) isotope composition of echinoid calcite: further evidence for "vital effects" in the clumped isotope proxy, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (available online, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2018.07.038)
Multi-phase dolomitization and recrystallization of Middle Triassic shallow marine-peritidal carbonates from the Mecsek Mts. (SW Hungary), as inferred from petrography, carbon, oxygen, strontium and clumped isotope data, Marine and Petroleum Geology (available online, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2018.12.004)
Assessment of factors controlling clumped isotope and δ18O values of hydrothermal vent calcites, Geochemistry, Gephysics, Geosystems (available online, doi:10.1029/2017GC006969)
Evolution of hot fluids in the Chingshui geothermal field inferred from crystal morphology and geochemical vein data, Geothermics (DOI 10.1016/j.geothermics.2017.11.016)
Control on the formation of stratabound dolostone bodies, Hammam Faraun Fault block, Gulf of Suez, Sedimentology (available online, doi:10.1111/sed.12454)
A new approach to geobarometry by combining fluid inclusion and clumped isotope thermometry in hydrothermal carbonates, Terra Nova (DOI 10.1111/ter.12326)
Testing clumped isotopes as a reservoir characterization tool: a comparison with fluid inclusions in a dolomitized sedimentary carbonate reservoir buried to 2-4 km, Geological Society, London, Special Publications 468, SP468. 7
Changes in fluid regime in syn-orogenic sediments during the growth of the South Pyrenean fold and thrust belt, Global and Planetary Change (doi.org/10.1016/j.gloplacha.2017.11.001)
Reducing contamination parameters for clumped isotope analysis: The effect of lowering Porapak Q trap temperature to below -50˚C, Rapid Communication in Mass Spectrometry (doi.org/10.1002/rcm.7902)
Magmatic-like fluid source of the Chingshui geothermal field, NE Taiwan evidenced by carbonate clumped-isotope paleothermometry, Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, in press (doi:dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2017.03.004)
Assessing and calibrating the ATR-FTIR approach as a carbonate rocks characterization tool, Sedimentary Geology, Volume 347, 1 January 2017, Pages 36–52 (doi:10.1016/j.sedgeo.2016.07.003)
Clumped-isotope thermometry of magnesium carbonates in ultramafic rocks, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 193, pp 222-250 (doi:10.1016/j.gca.2016.08.003)
Exploring the potential of clumped isotope thermometry on coccolith-rich sediments as a sea surface temperature proxy, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, (available online, doi:10.1002/2016GC006459)
Community software for challenging isotope analysis: First applications of 'Eastope' to clumped isotopes, Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom., Volume 30, pp 2285-2300 (available online, doi:10.1002/rcm.7720)
Paired stable isotopes (O, C) and clumped isotope thermometry of magnesite and silica veins in the New Caledonia Peridotite Nappe, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 183, pp 234-249 (available online, doi:10.1016/j.gca.2016.03.021)
Crestal graben fluid evolution during growth of the Puig-reig anticline (South Pyrenean fold and thrust belt), Journal of Geodynamics (available online, doi:10.1016/j.jog.2016.05.004)
Application of redox sensitive proxies and carbonate clumped isotopes to Mesozoic and Paleozoic radiaxial fibrous cements,Chemical Geology, Volume 417, 6 December 2015, Pages 306–321 (available online, doi:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2015.10.008)
Burial estimates constrained by clumped isotope paleothermometry: example of the Lower Cretaceous Qishn Formation (Haushi-Huqf High, Oman), In: Armitage, P. J., Butcher, A. R., Churchill, J. M., Csoma, A. E., Hollis, C., Lander, R. H., Omma, J. E. & Worden, R. H. (eds) Reservoir Quality of Clastic and Carbonate Rocks: Analysis, Modelling and Prediction. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 435, http://doi.org/10.1144/SP435.5
Temperature dependence of oxygen- and clumped isotope fractionation in carbonates: a study of travertines and tufas in the 6-95˚C temperature range, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. Volume 168, pages 172-192 (available online, doi:10.1016/j.gca.2015.06.032)
Diagenesis of phosphatic hardgrounds in the Monterey Formation: A perspective from bulk and clumped isotope geochemistry, GSA Bulletin, v. 127, no. 9-10, p. 1453-1463, doi:10.1130/B31160.1
A simple method for vaterite precipitation for isotopic studies: implications for bulk and clumped isotope analysis, Biogeosciences (doi:10.5194/bg-12-3289-2015), volume 12, pp 3289-3299
Effects of brine chemistry and polymorphism on clumped isotopes revealed by laboratory precipitation of mono- and multiphase calcium carbonates, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, volume 160, pp 155-168, doi:10.1016/j.gca.2015.03.031
Laboratory calibration of the calcium carbonate clumped isotope thermometer in the 25-250˚C temperature range, Geochmimica et Cosmochimica Acta (available online), doi:10.1016/j.gca.2015.02.028
The magnesium isotope (δ26Mg) signature of dolomites, Geochmimica et Cosmochimica Acta 149 (2015), pp 131-151. doi:10.1016/j.gca.2014.11.003
Dimensions, texture-distribution, and geochemical heterogeneities of fracture-related dolomite geobodies hosted in Ediacarian limestones, northern Oman. AAPG Bulletin, v. 98, no. 9 (September 2014), pp. 1789–1809 (Journal article)
Dolomitization of Lower Cretaceous peritidal cabonates by modified seawater: constraints from clumped isotope paleothermometry, elemental chemistry and strontium isotopes. JOURNAL OF SEDIMENTARY RESEARCH 84(7):552-566 01 Jul 2014
Time-capsule concretions: Unlocking burial diagenetic processes in the Mancos Shale using carbonate clumped isotopes. EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS394:30-37 15 May 2014 (Journal article) Author URL


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Maurizio Sarri and his players arrived in Budapest this afternoon ahead of tomorrow's final Europa League group-stage game against MOL Vidi.
The Blues, who have already secured progression to the next round – and top spot in the group – trained at Cobham earlier today ahead of their departure.
Regulars such as David Luiz, Marcos Alonso, Jorginho, Willian and Pedro, along with strikers Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud, have all travelled. Also included in the group are Academy goalkeeper Jamie Cumming and midfielder George McEachran.
Mateo Kovacic, Gary Cahill and Victor Moses haven't travelled.
Sarri and one of his players will speak to the media shortly, and you can follow live updates on our official Twitter feed @chelseafc.
Tomorrow's game takes place at the Groupama Arena and kicks off at 5.55pm UK time.
You will be able to follow live updates via the app.
Travelling squad:
Willy Caballero
Marcin Bulka
Jamie Cumming
Davide Zappacosta
Ethan Ampadu
Andreas Christensen
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Christmas can be a wonderful time of year. Spending quality time with your extended family, being on holidays, giving presents to loved ones, and certainly the famous Christmas lunch! It's most certainly a time for giving, and with this comes expenses. It's very easy to overdo it with getaways, gifts, and enticing foods; to let your hair down and indulge in the spirit of Christmas. The fact is, though, that the silly season inevitably passes and a lot of us are left with the burden of hefty credit card balances. Some people spend months attempting to settle their Christmas debts, while others find themselves in much deeper water.
While some folks have the financial aptitude to shower their families with classy gifts and lavish festivities, many of us need to be careful to spend within our means so our Christmas joy can continue smoothly into the New Year. So with this being said, I want to share with you some helpful ways of celebrating Christmas, without breaking the bank.
1. Set a Budget
Though it may sound cliché, it's very important that you set a budget and adhere to it. Develop a list of all the presents you'll be giving and calculate the total amount. Most of the time, it will be a lot more than you believed. Use this as encouragement to think outside the box (pardon the pun!) and make some refinements so you can stick to your budget. You could have a garage sale and sell goods that aren't being used anymore, talk with friends and family about a setting price limit for gifts, or perhaps think about making gifts yourself! ASIC has launched a wonderful app to keep track of your Christmas spending called TrackMySPEND (https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/) which I'm positive many of you would find beneficial.
2. Shop Online
While lots of folks find enjoyment in strolling through department stores and basking in the spectacular Christmas displays, almost all the same goods are offered online at more affordable prices. Use comparative shopping websites like Google Shopping, Nextag, or PriceGrabber to find what you're looking for. These websites are highly competitive and will nearly always have discounts that can save you a bundle. While shopping online will be more cost-effective, you need to take extra precaution to ensure you get what you paid for.
3. Rethink your Christmas Cards
If you're one of the many families who send Christmas cards to all your friends and family, you'll comprehend that the costs of this exercise can be pretty expensive. It's no surprise that only some of your family and friends will in fact keep these cards so it's essentially just money down the drain. As a substitute, why not send a family Christmas video message online? There are heaps of apps on smart phones and tablets that enable you to send quirky and entertaining Christmas videos that can be sent electronically at no charge whatsoever. Additionally, you can always create your own Christmas cards with personalised messages and have your little ones draw pictures to make them super special!
4. Wrapping Paper
A beautifully wrapped present can make a dramatic difference, even with the cheapest of gifts. Christmas paper can be rather costly, so contemplate purchasing plain brown paper and adding a festive ribbon from a craft shop which will look a lot nicer than Christmas paper. You can even re-use brown paper bags that are frequently given at clothing stores. In contrast, consider purchasing plain red, green, or gold paper which can also be used as birthday presents throughout the year. Remember, some department stores will wrap your gift free of charge, so don't hesitate to ask!
As you can see, Christmas celebrations doesn't have to break the bank. Regrettably, however, many individuals spend beyond their means and find themselves in financial troubles in the New Year. If you end up in this position, it's better to seek professional advice sooner rather than later. There are many solutions available to you; all you need is the right advice. For any advice on financial difficulties, get in touch with the specialists at Bankruptcy Experts Mildura by phoning 1300 795 575, or alternatively visit our website for additional information: www.bankruptcyexpertsmildura.com.au


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Scientists admit to being "astonished" to find that a 9th Century, Anglo-Saxon treatment for eye infections essentially wiped out cultures of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. With onion, garlic, cow bile and wine as ingredients, you are unlikely to find it on your pharmacist's shelf, for now, at least. The BBC has the interesting story of how this came to light, as well as the recipe, (in case you're itching to try it, I guess): http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-32117815
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Retired schoolteacher, Helen (Penny) Doyle, 95, passed away September 26, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Mayor Roy C. and Helen P. Flanagan of Greenville, NC and beloved siblings Mary Gaskill Flanagan (Mrs. Walter Harrington); R. C. Flanagan, Jr.; Edward Stuart (Red) Flanagan; and Travis H. Flanagan.
Penny embraced life and never met a stranger she wouldn't speak to. In high school, she received the senior superlative for "Most Talkative" and excelled on the debate team. She attended the Woman's College of North Carolina, and graduated from Eastern Carolina Teacher's College. Before beginning her teaching career, she used her Mathematics Degree doing research on wing design for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (currently NASA) at Langley Field and served with the Red Cross. It is ironic that her father chaired the Pitt County Republican Executive Committee, since Penny was a fierce Democrat.
She was a die-hard UNC Tar Heel basketball fan! Only "life or death" calls were taken during a game! Her Tar Heel basketball highlight was being in the Superdome when UNC won the 1993 NCAA championship. However, teaching math was her passion. Her lessons were sprinkled with humor and encouragement. She started teaching at Thomas Jefferson J. H. in Arlington, VA followed by Virginia Beach's Star of the Sea Catholic Elementary; Princess Anne H.S.; Alanton Elementary and Lynnhaven J.H. In Mrs. Doyle's classes there were no free passes!
Penny is survived by her seven adoring children who are simply in awe of her ability to make each of them feel that they were her "favorite": Stephen and Jana Doyle of Blacksburg, VA; Jim and Kerry Doyle of Severna Park, MD; David Doyle and Annabel Grice of Armidale NSW, Australia; Cherry Reynolds of Houston, TX; Holly and Steve Hepner of Stephenson, VA; Sally and Marvin Miller of Sterling, VA and John Sanderson (Sandy) Doyle of Virginia Beach, VA; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and hundreds of children who called her Alanton Drive house their second home.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church on Laskin Road, Virginia Beach followed by a reception for friends and family.
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Online condolences may be made at H.D. Oliver. Thanks to all who loved and cared for mom throughout her life, especially the staff at Atria Senior Living, Westminster Canterbury Rehab, Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Medi Home Health & Hospice. As she always said, "I just want everyone to be happy, healthy and safe!"
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The Shandong Yinbao Tyre Group is set to embark on a programme of international expansion. Established in 1994, the company has become a famous name in China, designing, manufacturing and marketing tyres and inner tubes for the domestic market, under the brand names GoodTyre, Yinbao and Huibao. The product range is extensive and includes truck, agricultural and industrial tyres, as well as giant OTR tyres, for example, size 36.00 R51, plus a range of inner tubes. Products are already exported to over 50 countries, but the company, under the direction of chairman Mr. Yonghua Liu, has decided that the time is right to concentrate more on developing export business.
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Earth Gold L.L.C.- Development of patented process and formulas for the first bio jet fuel from renewable feedstock. It is made in such a manner that it can be efficiently, cost effectively, and compactly grown in a much smaller footprint than old petroleum refineries. It produces numbers that stagger the old school methods and create a green energy alternative in the 21st century business model. Bryan Quinn, brought aboard as CEO, and Nelson Gideon as his direct report. More data to follow.
American Centurion- a Gun range that has no peer. There are many who have tried, but often loose focus and the model fails. Our experience base comes from over 100 combined years of experience, So trends that have come and gone and come again, we recognize. We know what to do, how much it costs, and how to make a luxury facility that works. We will be able to combine law enforcement friendly training and cost effective advanced training along with public shooting and club friendly activities. We will emphasize an environment that is professional and tactile training friendly to those new to the shooting sport, but as challenging as need be for the experienced. There will be a large retail area for new purchases, ordered items, and specialty items for CHL. We will be a one stop shop for everyone from novice to professional. As of July 2013, we are exploring sites on the NE side of Tarrant County, to be interim facilities until the range at Alliance is built.
Gingerbread House- A new venture for the kiddos. A means of doing day care with absolute security, top flight schooling and education programs, and most of all, an engaging "fun" factor that makes the child and the parent want to return each day. Remember when you first "got it"? We endeavor to get each child to that point quickly so they will enjoy the learning process, find a connection to it, and push the teacher to open their minds for more and more.
Big Tiny's- A 50's style drive in with style, gluten free breads, Kobi-beef burgers, fresh garden grown greens...you CAN have your burger and eat it too! Included in our offering will be a old style drive-in theatre with Bose stereo speakers, an auto showcase inside that will make everyone drool, quality craftsmen businesses for the enthusiast, and hot rod storage facility that is air conditioned. Sites under review at this time
PGI Golf Facility- Currently under development review, we are looking for the proper marketing plan and property to build this first state of the art and old world training facility. We will employ Top Golf media with one of the top golf instructors in the country, John Rhodes. combined with the 6 holes of golf, and old world driving range with trees, hazards, and obstacles, each golfer will be able to practice as challenging as they can desire, or get a clear idea of their ball flight.
Burger Joint- still un-named, we want to build a facility that will provide a superior dining experience for an affordable drive thru price. We have not determined location as of this date, but we are looking in the north Keller area.
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They say it takes 80 days to form a habit, so with Summer on the horizon, there's no better time than now to start re-vamping our skincare collections and begin a new routine that will leave you with glowing, healthy looking skin in time for the sunny season.
Cleansing waters and Micelle solutions are the beauty world's latest innovative creations, as they hydrate, cleanse and refresh without stripping away your skins natural balance. If you are jetting off somewhere hot this summer, you'll be thankful for Eau Thermale Avene's Thermale Water Spray, which not only soothes sunburn, rashes and skin irritations, but also gives your skin that added boost of hydration (not to mention, in sunny situations – it's perfect for cooling down!). Great for spritzing on before your moisturiser, it's a quick and easy way to hydrate skin, especially if you've spent a day roasting in the summer sun!
Micelle (or Micellaire) solutions are also ideal for boosting hydration, as well as removing daily dirt and make-up. My personal favourite is Bioderma's Sensibio H2O solution for sensitive skin, as it cleanses, removes make-up, soothes and tones in one easy swipe. It's fragrance free, non-rinse and won't upset skin. Bioderma sell this product in mini 100ml versions also, so it's perfect for travelling!
If you, like me, aren't a fan of sticky after sun gels and creams, but still don't want your tan to peel and fade once home, Body Gleam's Hydrating Gel Tonic is perfect – as it not only smells citrus fresh, but also works quickly, sinking into skin and hydrating instantly, rather than leaving a sticky, oily residue. With hints of Lime, Aloe Vera, Rose and Juniperberry, you'll be left smelling like you've just stepped out of a spa, rather than the artificial scent that many body gels have.
After a long day in the sun (well, we hope – please UK weather, warm up soon!), removing excess oil and sweat from your face is vital for clean, healthy and glowing looking skin, especially if you want to avoid blemishes. Face B4's Daily Cleansing Foam is a combined cleanser and toner, which cleans pores, reduces excess oil and actively prevents spots and imperfections (it has anti-bacterial ingredients). When lathered into a foam, the product is very easy to smooth into skin, before then rinsing – and it really does live up to its claim (I've been using it a week now, and not one blemish has made an appearance).
Moisturising, of course, is one of the most integral parts of any routine (as I have lately discovered), especially if you are of a dry or combination skin type. Choosing a specific moisturiser for summer is important too, as you want a formula that is light enough for your skin to breathe and tan through – but similarly, one that is hydrating and protecting. One of my latest finds is Yves Rocher's Nutritive Vegetai 24H Nourishing Cream, which instantly sinks into your skin (without feeling heavy) leaving silky, smooth and hydrated looking skin.
It is for Dry to Very Dry skin, which I personally love as I do have quite temperamentally de-hydrated skin, however if you'd prefer something a little lighter, Bioderma's Sensibio Light Soothing Cream is perfect – as it gives your face a radiant boost, without looking too shiny, or feeling too heavy. Team with Bioderma's Eye Contour Gel (also light and very soothing) for really silky smooth skin.
Facial oils can either look overly greasy or make no difference at all, so it's very rare to have found one I actually like and use myself. SKIN Guru's Facial Cleansing Oil is great for banishing dry areas, and works quickly and effectively to smooth skin. You simply rub a little into the palm of your hand, smooth on your face and your neck area (in a circular motion for around ten seconds) before removing with a cleanser (for a cream based cleanser – my favourite is Sk:n's Vitamin Rich Cleanser).
And, last but not least (and in completely the wrong order) is the step I find quite often makes the most difference – exfoliation. It's not just your legs and arms that need exfoliating (in preparation for the perfect tan), removing the dead skin cells from your face is also a key part of your newly introduced skincare routine – as it sets the tone for the rest of the products you use. My favourite, and the one I find to be most gentle (but still effective) is Yon Ka's Exfoliating Gurana Scrub, as the tiny rice micro-beads rid your skin of dead cells and dry patches, without stripping away all the natural oils and moisturise your skin actually thrives on.
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Coming off our weekend in California I am filled with exhaustion and beautiful new memories of their first time at Disneyland! We hit our favorite go to beach near Los Angeles for some afternoon fun before a Saturday at the most magical place on earth.
For this post I'm going to focus on hitting the beach with a toddler and a baby. Keep in mind my baby is a very mobile little guy! Naps wouldn't be made possible without my Tula. I have used the Baby Bjorn One, the Tula and Baby K'tan. My preference and go to baby carrier so far is the Tula. It has been my life saver during baby meltdowns.
The Tula offers the head protection to block out the sun and help snuggle my little guy when he is extremely tired and fussy. I love that the material on the carrier is very breathable and I don't get overheated when wearing it. A must have for hot Arizona days and walking around the beach. My baby is pretty heavy (around 22lbs at 9 months-old) so I need some good back support. I don't get this in the Baby K'tan for longer carriers. The lower back support feels stronger and more supportive compared to the Baby Bjorn All in One and the Baby K'tan for what I need in a carrier.
Another great thing about the Tula is that my husband is able to use the carrier as well if we need to take turns. The versatility of the carrier in these aspects is great! The only downside I have experienced so far is the inability to front face carry with this specific carrier. It's not a huge problem since my little guy prefers to be carried when he is grouchy and needs a nap so he tends to fall asleep within moments of being worn.
We let our boys play hard and long at the beach. We watch for signs when our little one needs a nap and then we bring out the carrier to get him down. It makes naps for us very painless. We have tried laying him down in the pop-up shade tent but, naps just don't happen successfully for us.
As always you know your little one best and how they want to nap. We love being able to explore and experience new adventures when our kids our little. I just always try and remember to remain patient and roll with the changes as needed
Here are some must have items if you are planning on hitting the beach this summer with your little ones.
1. A wagon with nice big wheels. When I was pregnant with Cole, Mathew would just drag the stroller and all our stuff. Poor guy was like a pack mule. I was super pregnant and pretty useless when it came to helping with lifting anything. These wagons are awesome!! They help move the stuff easily through the sand and can be a place to have the baby sit while you are setting up your spot.
2. Pop-up Shade. This is great for nursing and pumping. It allows me to have a bit of privacy when I'm pumping. Keeps the sun off our backs and creates a little spot if you can get the baby to nap. It's the perfect little hideaway for snacks and a little reprieve from the sunshine.
3. Baby powder! This is a must have!! I discovered it last summer and omg this is a life changer. Once your day is over and you are heading back to the car. Rub the baby powder on the kids and off slides the sand. It will get 90% of the sand off right away making them more comfortable till you can get them in the bath.
I hope you found some useful information as you explore with your littles and soak in all the beauty summer has to offer.


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A new £50,000 play park for children aged between three and nine has been installed at the Grand Western Canal Basin.
It follows Devon County Council, which manages the canal, consulting local children over the design of the new play park at the Mid Devon Show and through local schools. The final design is a combination of the children's views and a theme inspired by the canal's setting and natural environment.
The themed play equipment includes slides, swings and a roundabout. Its centrepiece is a special 'boat' for children to climb and explore which can be customised with different designs.
The new play park was unveiled by Councillor Ray Radford, who is Devon County Council's chairman, the councillor for Willand and Uffculme, Mid Devon District Councillor for Halberton and the chairman of the Canal's Joint Advisory Committee.
The park was delivered by Proludic, and paid for following contributions from Devon County Council's locality budget, Tiverton Town Council, Tesco and The Friends of the Grand Western Canal.
The new park is just a short walk from the Canal Visitor Centre, Tiverton Canal Co.'s floating café-bar (The Duck's Ditty), gift shop and the nearby Canal Tea Rooms and Garden.


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This sparked the conversation of. when times get hard are you willing to humble yourself to take care of yourself and your family? Have you ever had to take work outside of your field or work that you felt like was beneath you to survive?
We dig into this discussion because on your financial freedom journey you will never know what you might have to do to stay afloat. I know it's hard to imagine, but could you go from the C Suite to the cashier line if it came down to it?
We would anticipate that the average person wouldn't cause you know pride is a hell of a thing;
What would my Momma say?
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You know what we would say at MissCFO?
Who gives a damn they don't pay your bills!
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In an effort to enhance their customer base in South East Asia and Australia, pCloudy.com – one of largest mobile device cloud platform, today announced the launch of its new device data center in Melbourne, Australia. The launch of the data center is aimed at tapping the Australian App market helping our customers increase their App coverage to ANZ region.
The new data centre will help in testing the apps on all Australia specific mobile devices with local Telco networks such as Vodafone, Telstra and Optus. The opening is in sync with pCloudy's global expansion plans and further in line with building world's largest cloud platform for mobile and IoT Testing by as early as 2019.
Commenting on the new data centre launch, Mr. Avinash Tiwari, Co-Founder of pCloudy said, "It has been a great year for us in terms of customer acquisition. We received overwhelming response from our customers for our last data center in California, US. Furthering our success, we are happy to announce the launch of our new device data center in Melbourne, Australia. This launch is a strategic step will help us increase our customer base in South east Asia and Australia along with offering added advantages of with increased test coverage to our existing enterprise customers."
pCloudy has its existing data centers in three countries – India, US and Philippines. The data centre launch in Australia will help the organizations in further increasing the test coverage and the savings on device testing. pCloudy is leveraging AI and robotics to solve some of the pressing testing needs of enterprises undertaking digital transformation and IoT journey.
In August, Smart Software Testing solutions Inc. (SSTS), the company behind pCloudy.com, announced a strategic investment in Crowd4Test.com, a Bengaluru, India based startup building SaaS platform for managed Crowd Testing and User Experience testing. The company also announced its intent to integrate pCloudy and its AI powered Mobile App Testing platform with Crowd4Test.com with an aim to build world's largest cloud platform for mobile and IoT Testing by as early as 2019.
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Traveller Ian Wright begins his east African journey on the historical island of Zanzibar. Zanzibar is a former major slave trading centre and it is here Ian discovers the horrors of the Arab dominated slave trade that continued until 1922 and the work of the anti- slavers like David Livingstone. Ian also enjoys the lighter side of life in Zanzibar by wandering through the food markets of Jamituri Gardens and taste-testing the foods of the "Spice Islands". Tracing the footsteps of the explorer Dr Livingstone, Ian travels to the western edge of Tanzania to scenic Kigoma and then onwards to the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee colony run by famed anthropologist Dr Jane Goodall. Further East, Arusha, sees Ian bargaining with touts preparing for a safari to the Ngorongoro Crater, including a meeting with the Masai tribe&Otilds people. It is also from here that Ian takes an early morning hot air balloon ride over Tanzania's most famous game park, the Serengeti, populated by over 1.5 million wild animals. Ian concludes his journey of East Africa, spending an exhausting week climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, to its summit.
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Manila Doctors Hospital Bags 5 PH Quills
Five programs of Manila Doctors Hospital were recognized during the 2011 Philippine Quill Awards.
The MDH "Pause for Patients' Safety" program provided a system that encourages doctors and nurses in the Operating Room to utilize the MDH Patient Safety Checklist (PSC), thus ensuring that the patients' safety is given utmost importance in any medical procedure done in MDH. It received one of the night's highest distinctions – the Excellence Award.
Meanwhile, two of MDH's projects, namely the "Get Involved! Everyone Can Save Lives! : Promoting a Safe Hospital Culture" and the ""Ngiting Maganda Dulot ay Saya" A Comprehensive Oral Health Program for Grade 2 Students of Epifanio Delos Santos Elementary School (EDSES) in Singalong, Manila" bagged two Merit Awards during the said ceremonies. The former provided employees with trainings and drills to equip them with invaluable skills and knowledge needed to respond to emergency cases, while the latter provided Grade 2 students of EDSES with a holistic dental intervention, which included detailed oral examinations, treatments and rehabilitations, and proper oral hygiene advocacy.
Last, but definitely not the least, MDH's "3rd Doňa V. Tytana Memorial Lecture" and "Health Education thru Salamat Dok" – programs dedicated to help spread awareness and appreciation for the discipline of science and the care and compassion of the health care profession both bagged Finalist Awards during the 2011 Philippine Quill Awarding Ceremonies.
The Philippine Quill Awards is the country's most prestigious and relevant award for business communicators organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines. The event recognized excellent communication programs and projects conceived and implemented by top local business communicators.
This year, the Metrobank Foundation Inc. won eleven Quill Awards, five of which were named after Manila Doctors Hospital for its hospital-wide programs and projects. MDH is the ONLY healthcare provider in the country to be recognized during the 2011 Philippine Quill Awards, a recurring feat of the hospital since last year's Philippine Quill awarding ceremonies.
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You may recall earlier this month I was talking about customer engagement – the kind of engagement based on stories, on meaning, on value and change. Making news almost every day has been the story of potential privatisation of poles and wires in NSW but also behind the scenes that the Australian Energy Regulator (the AER) has been seeking massive cost savings from energy networks, up in the order of 40%. The AER asked those network owners and operators to talk to their customers: not just inform, and more that just consult: actually engage them in a conversation about what sort of outcomes all stakeholders were trying to achieve. It seems, as an outsider, that the nature of the engagement just as much as the outcome was important.
Ian Holland, Director of Services Development at UnitingCare Australia recently joined us at a members meeting and created significant feedback and discussion talking about deliberative forums in the AER process. Seems that the best long term interests of customers were not rising to the top in the energy price setting process. After giving Yarra Valley Water well deserved kudos for their use of deliberative forums in the recent price determination process (and I have since heard other utilities like Seqwater will be heading down this path), Ian also highlighted the lessons learnt in running these forums. The take home message for me was that these forums must have a binding outcome incorporated into decision making or you're wasting everyone's time. That might form a lump at the back of your throat for many in the water sector, but Ian encouraged us to think long and hard about including regulators and have these forums managed by independent and experienced facilitators. Obviously his pleas were heard loud and clear, many members are keen for WSAA to develop a program in this space.
Talking of engagement, many of you also know that the UK water industry has recently completed the PR14 process – or in other words the price setting process for the next five years starting now. In an excellent summary paper, Ofwat (the economic regulator) could not have stressed more the absolute priority of having customers as front and centre of the business planning process. This incorporated customer challenge groups challenging utilities about the outcomes everyone is seeking through both capital investment and operating priorities. Two utilities received special mention for their customer engagement ('collect $200 as you pass go' type of acknowledgement, formally called 'enhanced' status): Affinity Water and South West Water. We're very excited to welcome Chris Loughlin, CEO of South West Water to Australia in May to take us through the whole customer engagement process that appears to have been a real highlight in the UK. Chris will join us in multiple forums, including the WSAA stream at Ozwater.
Chris will head a line up of speakers including Hamish Reid from South East Water in Melbourne, Reg Chamberlain from NRMAand Anika Johnstone from SA Water focusing on how customers and utilities will engage in the digital era. For the NRMA in particular, how did it reinvent itself as an organisation given the huge competition it faced from dealer specific road side assistance. Was it all based on new technology? Was there an emotional connection – the type we find in water – that could provide that market lead?
So capturing this weeks blogs, from Canada to Canberra and back to the UK, customer and community engagement is top of mind for the water sector.


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As you get a little older or you get under stress, your brain may not function at its full capacity. That means you get some little memory problems which make it harder for you to recall specifics at times. Rather than taking too many notes all the time, you will do well to consider a supplement that will help.
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It will also help with fat metabolism. This and other brain nutrients can be very helpful in your life. It will help you to pay better attention and it will help your short term memory to be better overall. That is surely something that you could use in your stressful day to day life that you lead so well.
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...to get mail from your far-away niece?!
Thank you Eve! I really enjoyed getting this from you. It made my day!
Love, Aunt Kati
aawww--that's so sweet!
I love the picture of Daddy. :-)
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Yes! Lots of fun!
By her illustrations it's obvious she is quite young... but her penmanship is amazing!! ;)
Yes, good 'ol snail mail will never be replaced by this high tech stuff!!
And there is nothing like family love. Enjoy.
Blessings, Debbie
That's adorable! :)
Thank you for your lovely comment on my latest blog post (and all of your other great comments as well)! I really appreciate them. :)


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Microsoft's new Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets are set to go on sale this week
Technology giant, Microsoft has reduced the price of their original Surface Pro tablets once more. The company has offered another $100 discount to their Windows 8 tablet. They have already shed off $100 to its original price last August.Read the rest of the article »
Final Fantasy Hits Windows Phone Devices
The Windows phone game version of Final Fantasy is based on 2007's enhanced Playstation Portable remake.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy makes it way to Windows Phone devices.Read the rest of the article »
EA Confirms Release of Dead Space 3
EA's Dead Space 3 will be launched during next week's E3
EA confirms the launch of the latest installation for its Dead Space game franchise. They are set to unveil it at nextweek's E3 game conference, along with the game's first footage.
Dead Space 3's first game footage will be shown during EA's own conference. Several game images have already leaked and spread all over the internet over the past year.
EA said in an interview with IGN:
"We're excited to unveil Dead Space 3 to the world at the EA press conference next week.".
Besides confirming the launch of the upcoming Dead Space installation, EA has been tight lipped on the upcoming title's game details.View Article Source »
NBA 2K13 To Be Launched This October
2K Sports is set to launch NBA 2K13 for for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP and PC on October 2
NBA fanatics will have to wait for a few months to get their hands on the latest NBA game. Take-Two Interactive announces the launch of NBA 2K13 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP and PC on October 2. Previous NBA 2K games were also released at the same month.
The game developer 2K Sports has yet to reveal details about this upcoming game. NBA 2K13 is expected to be a hit, just like its predecessor NBA 2K12, which sold around 5 million game units.View Article Source »
Microsoft to Release Special Edition Wireless Xbox Chrome Controllers
Microsoft to sell new Chrome special edition Xbox controllers in May, to be available in three colors
Xbox owners have something to look forward to next month. Microsoft has recently announced that they will be releasing a special edition Xbox 360, wireless Chrome Series controllers in the middle of May.
These wireless chrome controllers will be available in three shiny colors: blue, red and silver and will feature a D-pad.
The chrome series controllers will retail for $54.99 each in US.View Article Source »
AT&T, Now Accepting Pre-orders for Nokia Lumia 900
US telcom AT&T is now accepting pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 900 but for cyan and black phone units only.
Almost a week ahead of its April 8 release, AT&T is now accepting pre-orders for the windows 7.5 loaded, Nokia Lumia 900. Consumers can make a reservation through AT&T's online and retail stores.
However, customers should know that they can only pre-order black or cyan blue versions of the new Nokia phone. The white version is expected to be released on April 22nd.
Shipments should be expected to arrive on April 6, two days before its official launch. Good news for new At&T customers, they can get the Lumia 900 phone for free after a $100 online rebate.
Check out AT&T's online website for more information.View Article Source »
Angy Birds Space Now Available for Download, Gets Positive Reviews
Rovio's Angy Birds Space has new gravity mechanics that players enjoy
The latest game installation for the Angry Birds Game Franchise, Angry Birds Space is now available for download, after its launch last Thursday.Read the rest of the article »
Popular Game, Cut the Rope Goes to the Web through Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft launches HTML5 version of the game, Cut the Rope via Internet Explorer 9
Cut the Rope, the popular mobile video game, is now available in the internet via Internet Explorer 9. Microsoft has recently announced last Monday night during a keynote speech at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, that the desktop HTML5 version of the game is now available for free through IE9.
The game's latest version has 25 levels to play. Users of IE9, can unlock additional seven game levels by pinning the game to their Windows 7 taskbar. The game is also playable on any compatible HTML 5 browser.
The game was made possible through a partnership between Microsoft and the game makers PixelLab and ZeptoLab.
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Microsoft Launches Its Own Online Tech Support, AnswerDesk.com
AnswerDesk.com, Microsoft's Online Tech Support Service, Now at Your Service
Microsoft has quietly launched their online tech support AnswerDesk.com. By just accessing the internet and logging in to their website, tech support assistants via Live Chat or Phone are ready to help you with your Microsoft related issues.Read the rest of the article »
Five Interesting Facts About Windows 8
GADG listed five of the good-to-know things about Microsoft's much-anticipated OS -- the Windows 8.
Windows 8, Microsoft's upcoming installment to its family of operating systems, just had its formal debut at the BUILD conference in Anaheim, California last week. During the event, the company showed off most of the impressive features of the new OS, such as the Metro interface, support for touchscreens, a revamped speed performance and a new Windows Store for direct app downloads.
But which of those features describe Windows 8 best? Take a look at the short list that is posted after the cut and see the five major elements of Microsoft's next-generation OS.Read the rest of the article »
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