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With the weather warming up, I want to be outside all the time. Are you with me? I live in Portland so when the sun's out, I soak it up as much as I can and most definitely don't take it for granted! I love going on walks in the neighborhood and admiring all the pretty flowers in our neighbors' gardens.
Our home has a front porch that fits a small coffee table with a wooden swing and sitting bench. The other day, I stepped outside and noticed how dusty our porch had become over winter. I took out the garden hose and the big broom and got the job done! Ah! Now it feels so much better!
Now that our porch is clean, it's super cozy and welcoming so it's the perfect spot to hang out at home and still be outside. The reason our porch feels inviting is largely due to our "porch decor." That's right. Kind of like home decor but then for the porch!
I have a colorful outdoor rug that feels soft even when we walk outside with bare feet. Bird feeders attract cute song birds that are a joy to watch. I also created a huge stained glass hummingbird mosaic artwork on a vintage window pane that looks especially beautiful when the sunlight shines through.
Have you taken a look at your outdoor space lately?"
Have you taken a look at your outdoor space lately? Does it feel boring and bleh or cozy and inviting? Besides the typical spring cleaning, can the space use a spark of joy?
If you're looking to make your front porch, garden patio or screened-in porch feel more attractive and cozy, here are a few handmade items from my etsy shop that would add a joyful touch to your outdoor living space:
Driftwood Art
I created these art pieces from Pacific Northwest foraged driftwood. The designs were permanently burned into the wood through pyrography or wood burning so the art will not disappear even if displayed in outdoor areas.
If you're creating a cozy nook to drink your morning coffee and read a book, this sign is simple and cute!
These pieces of art also make thoughtful gifts for Mom's Day and Dad's Day!
Stained Glass Mosaic Bird Feeders
I have three stained glass mosaic bird feeders left in my shop. I'm not planning on making any more of these in the near future so grab one before they're going....going....gone!
Colorful Driftwood Art
I would recommend these art pieces for covered outdoor spaces as well as indoor home decor. They already have hooks installed on the back for easy hanging.
I hope this blog post gives you some inspiration to make your outdoor living space as joyful as it can be. Even a few small changes or the addition of an attractive art piece can make all the difference.
Next steps:
1. Step outside and take an objective look at your outdoor living space or porch
2. Decide what you can change or how you can add joy to the space
3. If any of the art pieces above might work in your space, click on the individual images or head on over to my etsy shop to see the entire collection.
Also, I'd like to hear from you!
Do you have a patio or porch you enjoy spending time? What activities do you enjoy when you hang out in this outdoor living space?
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Fabulous Friday in Fall Art Sale
Hi everybody! Exciting times here at Presents of Love! The weather has been absolutely delightful here in Portland this week. We've been having cool and crisp mornings with gorgeous sunshine in the afternoon. My favorite weather during my favorite season! So.... I decided to celebrate this joyful feeling by hosting a JOYFUL event:
a Fabulous Friday in Fall ART sale!
This coming Friday 9/28/18 (in two days...eek!), I'll be offering all my handmade artwork as well as stained glass mosaic bird feeders and art prints for sale. The art sale will be from 5pm-7:30pm in Portland, Oregon. For questions and specific location, please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
This art sale is just one evening only so if you're local, this is your chance to shop for meaningful, handmade gifts for your friend's birthday or do some early holiday shopping before life gets really crazy. If you're not local, most of my artwork can be shipped worldwide so please check out my etsy shop.
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Last night was very special. After working on this large mosaic for a small eternity, my sweet hubby helped me on the final stage: hanging it up! I can't tell you how gratifying it was to see my artwork hanging up on our front porch... complete! After months of painting the frame, cutting glass (and perhaps my fingers at times...ouch!), arranging each individual piece, attempting to glue the pieces without getting glue in my hair and even getting my dad involved in the muddy process of grouting during their visit... it is complete! A visual sign that baby steps will eventually get us there!
I took this photo as the sun was almost going down and there was barely any sunlight to shine through the colored stained glass but it didn't matter! Because it's about celebrating the moment! And we live in Oregon. We don't really have any light for a good part of the year so there. :0)
While there are plenty of flaws in the artwork for the critical eye, this is my hope: that people who see my mosaic will simply be reminded of the beauty of nature and be inspired to cherish the simple joys in life. May all who walk past our home, be lifted up like a hummingbird in flight. I know that all sounds a bit sentimental (which I try to avoid most days because you know, I'm Dutch) but that's my hope.
Some of you may not know that in addition to creating cute illustrations for my online shop, I also create stained glass mosaic artwork with simple, modern designs in pretty colors. Well, I have some exciting news to share!
My mosaic artwork will now be sold at the gift cottage at Heirloom Roses, a family owned business known for growing the most beautiful "own root" roses. What you may not know is that you are welcome to visit their seven acres of gardens which are open to the public, free of charge. They have thousands of beautiful, fragrant roses in bloom from May through October.
What you don't want to miss out on this weekend? The gift shop at Heirloom Roses will be opening for Valentine's Day weekend this year. At the cute cottage where the gift shop is located, you will find a variety of fabulous gifts for home and garden. You can look forward to spring, start planning your garden and enjoy a fun weekend outing with your Valentine!
Here is the display of my handmade mosaic bird feeders and rocks next to Stephanie Burgess' beautiful artwork.
You will find my mosaic artwork on high quality cedar bird feeders as well as beautiful river rocks which you can display as home decorations or use as paper weights indoor. They would also look lovely in a planter or in the garden outdoor. I put a lot of attention and care into each one of my handmade mosaics - they make wonderful gifts!
Heirloom Roses is located just 25 miles south of Portland in the Willamette Valley. The address is 24062 Riverside Dr. NE in St. Paul, Oregon. They will be opening this Friday February 12th through Sunday February 14th for Valentine's Day weekend. After this weekend, they will reopen for the season starting on Saturday February 27th.
I hope you have a chance to visit Heirloom Roses this weekend! What plans are you making for your garden? Do you love to feed birds? I would love to hear in the comments. Thank you!
Artist: Marieke
Illustrations and nature inspired, handmade art that celebrates simple joys.
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By the time we're done, you'll wonder why you didn't always live this way.
A professionally cleaned and staged home can add tens of thousands of dollars to the sale price of your house or condo. Homes that Buyers can picture themselves moving right into sell faster and for more money.
We believe so strongly in the value of staging for the perception of value, that we own our very own staging company, UPstaging. UPstaging has a carefully curated collection of furniture and accessories, exclusive to BREL clients.
Bonus: our home preparation and staging services are included in our commission.
Our goal is to make Buyers fall madly in love with your home. Our design team can use your current furniture and style as the canvas, or completely reimagine your space to make it show its absolute best. Great staging can make a space feel aspirational.
Want to see how we transform homes with our staging?
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We believe every home has the potential to be the envy of others.
At the BREL team, staging is just one part of how we prepare a home for sale. We like to call how we transform a Seller's home the UPstaging UPlift. It includes:
- Staging consultation with a detailed preparation plan for the Seller
- Access to 99 trusted home professionals providing 50 types of services
- Help coordinating home preparation and wrangling tradespeople
- Professional cleaning
- Staging of your home, including furniture and accessories
- De-staging after your successful sale
The UPstaging UPlift:
What to Expect
Step 1
The Staging Consultation
The staging consultation can take up to an hour and includes a complete evaluation of your home. The written report includes a room-by-room analysis with a detailed task list for you, the Seller, a staging plan for our Design team and a timeline.
Step 2
Home Preparations
Sometimes, a home requires a little extra love to get it ready for sale. We have relationships with 99 home professionals covering over 50 types of home services, and we're more than happy to introduce you. Better yet, we can spearhead coordinating a crew to help you prepare your home. Your role in preparing your home may include:
- De-cluttering and depersonalizing your space
- Packing and storing unneeded items off-site
- Tending to the front and backyards
- Repairs and renovations
We have handymen, painters, carpet cleaners, plumbers, electricians, gardeners….you name it, and we've probably got a guy or gal for it.
Our 3,000 sqft staging warehouse is full of furniture and accessories to enhance what you already own and make your home look its best.
Step 3
Staging Day
The UPstaging UPlift normally takes place during the 2 days before your home is listed for sale, and can take anywhere from 5 to 15 hours. It usually includes:
- Rearranging your existing furniture to optimize the use and flow of each room
- Adding and subtracting furniture, art and accessories
- Enhancing your current lighting
- Linens & bath accessories
- Flowers and greenery
- Professional cleaning (paid for by us)
It's usually best if you aren't home on staging day…though we love being there when you see the results!
Step 4
The De-Staging
Once your home is sold, our team returns to your home to de-stage…so you can go back to living normally.
The Not-so-Small Fine Print
- Our staging, cleaning, and concierge services are generally included in our commission fee for 30 days- some restrictions may apply
- Sellers are asked to sign a Staging Contract and an Exclusive Listing Agreement to cover the time between the Listing Consultation and the Listing date
- We have a warehouse full of furniture and accessories and rarely need to rent anything beyond. If additional furniture rentals are required, we will discuss any associated costs prior to renting.
- Additional fees apply for staging vacant homes.

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There was one question I was asked by someone who was shy, because I think maybe she thought it was too simple of a question to ask, but I think it's one worth noting, which is, "How do you have plans and goals and still stay in the present?"
I may be overly simple-minded about this kind of stuff, but on the short term, I have my date book. Somebody calls up and they say, "Would you do something next November?" and I'll look in my book, and there's either space or there isn't, and then I'll listen to their voice, and listen to my economics, and listen to the world, and listen to where I would imagine I would be next November. What state of mind would I be next November? Would I really want to do it when that came? And then I either say yes or no. If I say yes, I put it in the book, if I say no, I don't.
Now, from now until next November, I am not busy being somebody with that in my book.
at least not in my consciousness. It is in my book, it doesn't have to be in my consciousness. When I go and say, "Well, now I would like to drop out. How soon can I drop out?" and I go through my book, "Well, I can't drop out until after November, can I?" Because that's my old karma now running off. I mean, this meeting was planned a year ago. How would I know that I would be in a space to want to be here with you in this meeting, and in a way, that commitment to the future affected all the 'here and nows' up until now.
Like if I wanted to take 2,000 micrograms of acid.
I'd say, "Well gee, if I do that I may not be in shape to speak for Omega when the time comes, because I may be just too far out to use words, what'll I do then? Is everybody ready for silence?" See, you wouldn't be. You'd get pissed off and say, "Ramana Maharshi can do it, but you sure as hell can't." You'd all walk out, and Omega would be mad, and you'd be mad, and I wouldn't care, and that would be another chapter, you know?
So I would say that I plan for the future, and then I live in the present, and when the future becomes the present, I live in it, and this is it and here we are.
This was a thing in my planner for a whole year now.
And tomorrow it'll be old news, and tomorrow I won't even remember it; I mean, the interesting thing is to go through a day like this, I mean, I'm not puffing it up, because I'm not marketing anything particularly except truth as far as I can see – this is a good day for all of us, but if you collect it you just end up with a set of smoldering old ideas, you know?
We have a tendency to think a little ahead of where we are all the time. We think about the Buddha, so we try to be the Buddha, but ultimately you have to slow down and wait anyway; you gotta catch up with yourself so you don't get 'phony holy' too soon. Allow that you are at this moment not in the wrong place in your life. Consider the possibility that there have been no errors in the game. Just consider it. Consider that there is not an error, and everything that's come down on your plate is the way it is and here we are.
-Ram Dass, Omega Institute, 1994


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Warren Jaeger, MD
- Speciality Family Medicine
- Education University of Colorado
- About After serving in the United States Air Force for 27 years, I joined Mountain View Medical Group in 1996 and have been caring for patients at the Monument office ever since. I graduated from the Air Force Academy, completed medical school at the University of Colorado, and did my residency at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Over my military career, I served as a family physician, flight surgeon and residency instructor.
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Chancellor's Scholarship
The Chancellor's Scholarship is the oldest and most distinguished full scholarship at ASU and also the most academically-competitive merit-based scholarship, designed for students with ambitious academic goals.
Research Funds
The Honors College at Appalachian strongly supports student research, scholarship, and creative activity.
Garrett Scholarship
The George Williams Garrett Memorial Scholarship provides $1000 support to students in the Honors College at Appalachian who are interested in pursuing careers in scientific research.
International Education Scholarship
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Terms of service (also known as terms of use and terms and conditions, commonly abbreviated as TOS or ToS, ToU or T&C) are rules by which one must agree to abide in order to use a service.Terms of service can also be merely a disclaimer, especially regarding the use of websites or products
But there are a few things you're agreeing to, hidden within the jargon, that might change the way you use the web. Some permissions, like keeping personal information, protecting copyrights and preventing impersonation, are well-known and relatively innocuous. That said, there's a chance you're violating a term of service without even realizing it.
Having this agreement helps you set out the rules and guidelines that your users or visitors must agree to in order to use your website or app such as:
- Not stealing your content and violating copyright laws
- Not spamming other users
- Not using your site for illegal activities
Regardless of what you call your Terms of Service, the aim of the agreement is the same:
- Disclose the rules and restrictions that your users must adhere to
- Maintain your right to terminate abusive accounts
- Make your copyright, trademark and intellectual property rights known
- Limit your liability
- Disclaim warranties
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10 Things You Didn't Know You Agreed To Via Terms Of Service
Here are 10 things you didn't realize you agreed to in the social network terms of service you didn't read, but we did.
1.Facebook has permission to use your photos and videos for whatever it wants. Have you ever wanted to see that awesome sunset picture you took or a funny video of your cats in a Facebook ad? No? Well, too bad, because when you sign up for Facebook, you give it an expansive royalty-free license to use anything you post that could be considered intellectual property.
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You still own all of your content, but Facebook is allowed to use it and give other people the right to use it, too. The only way to revoke the license is by deleting the content from Facebook.
If it seems out of line, it's actually pretty commonplace among other social media sites. Twitter, Instagram and Google all have similar clauses in their terms.
2. You can't use Facebook if you're a convicted sex offender.
This one is pretty straightforward. If you've been convicted of a sex crime, you aren't allowed to register for Facebook.
3. You're required to keep your contact information up to date.
Facebook requires all users to keep their profiles updated with any changes to their contact information so it can make sure your account is kept secure. While it doesn't specify a timetable for email addresses, the terms say you need to update your cellphone number within 48 hours of making the change.
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4. How you explore Twitter, and how you got there
Twitter's privacy policy allows the company to track "your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring web page, pages visited, location, your mobile carrier, device and application IDs, search terms, and cookie information." Google does virtually the same thing.
5. You're not allowed to squat on a username.
Are you planning to set up a Twitter account for your kid to use when he's old enough? That's not allowed, according to Twitter's terms of service. Twitter typically deletes most accounts within six to nine months of inactivity, so it's unlikely you'd be able to get away with it anyway.
6. You're not allowed to post sexually suggestive content.
This one might seem like a no-brainer, but it's not just nudity that's banned. The rule itself isn't very specific, but its sets a presumably lower benchmark than similar rules from Facebook and Twitter limiting offensive content.
7. You're not supposed to send ideas to Instagram, but if the company actually reads them and likes them, it'll use them.
Instagram's terms outline the company's policy "not to accept or consider content, information, ideas, suggestions or other materials other than those we have specifically requested." But, there's a caveat: If, for some reason, your brilliant idea catches the eye of a higher-up, then Instagram can use it and not give you a cent.
8. You can't add anyone you don't actually know.
If you're familiar with the networking platform, you'll know that you have to specify how you know someone before you invite her to connect on LinkedIn. If you can't offer a mutual school or workplace, or don't have an email address linked to her account, LinkedIn won't let you connect.
But proving your acquaintance with a potential connection isn't just a spam roadblock; it's written into LinkedIn's terms, too. That said, plenty of people violate it without caring. Networking is cut-throat sometimes, man.
9. Your profile can't promote escort or prostitution services — even if they're legal where you live.
Let's say you're the proprietor of a lawful business that pairs clients with escorts for, uh, intimate companionship. Don't bother networking on LinkedIn, because that's against the rules.
10. You're not allowed to lie.
It's said that honesty is the best policy. For LinkedIn, honesty is policy. The network's user agreement bans users from adding inaccurate information to their profiles. It's also usually easy for prospective employers to catch, so it's not worth it in the first place.
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The most comon TOS on skype is that there is no ownership of numbers
If Skype allocates to you a Skype Number (previously known as "Online Number") or Skype To Go Number, you do not own the number or have a right to retain that number forever.
Skype may need to change or withdraw the number allocated to you from time to time. You will not transfer or attempt to transfer your Skype Number or Skype To Go Number to anyone else. You must ensure you comply with any allocation requirements displayed when purchasing a Skype Number as failure to do so could result in the number being withdrawn.
Conclusion: 10 Things You Didn't Know You Agreed To Via Terms Of Service
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|Japanese Title: Tekkouki Mikazuki ("Iron Armor Mikazuki")
Director: Keita Amemiya (Zeiram, Mechanical Violator Hakaider)
Original Release Year: 2000
Running Time: Six episodes, approximately 50 minutes each
DVD 4-Disc Set Released By: Video Animation (Hong Kong)
Video: Anamorphic widescreen
Audio: Japanese 2.0
Extras: Wonder-7 mock TV episode, press conference with the cast and crew, "The Making of Mikazuki," promotional TV program
Chapters: 4 per episode
Subtitles: English (Engrish), Chinese
Closed Captions: None
Region: 0
Format: NTSC
Packaging: Four discs in two keepcases, housed in a box with a clear plastic slipcover
MSRP: Unknown
Catalog #: DVD-844-E
Status: Out of print
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|The Film: Mikazuki is a six-part miniseries made for Japanese television. It tells the story of Kazeo, a young boy whose life is saved by the appearance of the giant robot Mikazuki during a monster attack. When it is discovered that the boy has the unique ability to pilot the robot in battle, he becomes a member of the AIT team. AIT is dedicated to protecting the Earth from Idea-Monsters (Idom). These creatures are the manifestations of people's thoughts, and often appear in unthreatening (even humorous) forms before transforming into vicious monsters. The show combines elements of Japanese giant robot shows (in which young boys and teenage girls wield weapons of mass destruction), daikaiju eiga (like Godzilla), and Super Sentai series (Power Rangers in the U.S.) into a visually exciting and emotionally resonant package. Following are brief plot synopses of the episodes:
"The Mysterious Giant, Mikazuki, Appears" (Ep. 1): While young Kazeo evades bullies in the streets of Tokyo, a giant slice of watermelon (!) appears in the sky. Severely damaged by the Moonlight Machine (a giant robot resembling a vintage toy), the fruity menace morphs into a menacing monster. This Biollante / Orga hybrid then battles Mikazuki, who has been summoned by the cries of the endangered Kazeo.
"The Door That Wouldn't Open" (Ep. 2): The evil Yuzo Hun, who brings the Idom to life, uses the anguish of a serial killer to manifest a dragon-like door monster. Kazeo learns a valuable lesson from Saori Izumi, the female AIT member who seems to become his mentor.
"Fly Mikazuki, from Zero to Gai!" (Ep. 3): Wood, AIT's most conscientious member, struggles with memories of his late father. Akane, the Moonlight Machine pilot who has a crush on Wood, gives rise to the latest Idom. It's a glass windbell that shatters to reveal a huge, floating monster. Mikazuki transforms into a sleeker flying mode called Mikazuki-Gai.
"New Giant Singetsu, Arise!" (Ep. 4): A kaiju fanboy becomes an obsessive stalker when he is infatuated with Akane's pretty friend, Yuki. His knowledge of monsters creates the most formidable Idom yet, a giant egg that hatches a Godzilla-like monster. It even has Godzilla's distinctive roar! Another Mikazuki-type robot appears, the powerful Singetsu.
"Serious Fight! Mikazuki vs. Singetsu" (Ep. 5): It turns out that Yuki has a connection with Singetsu which is similar to (but more sinister than) the one shared by Kazeo and Mikazuki. Singetsu and Mikazuki work together to battle Spartacus T.C., a robot commissioned by AIT to replace the Moonlight Machines.
"Forever Mikazuki" (Ep. 6): The plan of the evil forces behind the Idom comes to a head, as Mikazuki and Singetsu are merged into a device capable of pulling the moon out of its orbit and bringing it down to Earth. All of the major characters come together at the end to aid Mikazuki in its final battle against the transformed Singetsu-Beast.
This is an excellent series. It has very high production values. The special effects combine traditional kaiju miniature work with modern CGI. The CGI elements, while sometimes obvious, are easily the equal of the CGI commonly used in Hollywood movies and television shows. The action is fast and exciting, but the show's biggest strengths are its story and characters.
The overall story arc of Mikazuki is continually engaging. The characters are clearly defined, and well developed. The viewer gets an idea of who's who and how they relate to one another, and is drawn more completely into the big battles and effects sequences. For English-speaking viewers watching this DVD with its confusing "Engrish" subtitles, that's truly a testament to the careful scripting of the series.
The subtitles on this DVD are alternately frustrating and hilarious. They seem to be a direct translation into English, with little regard for grammar or syntax. Each disc also seems to have been translated by a different person, as characters' names change from one disc to another. For example, the boy who pilots Mikazuki is Kazeo Isurugi. For the first couple of episodes, his name is translated into English as "Wind Rocker." In later episodes, he is given the Chinese name of "Guixiong." Akane Hino (pilot of the various Moonlight Machine robots) is most often referred to as "Proprietor," in reference to her position as President of a military contracting firm. She is later referred to as "Firefield Sea." Some of the translated dialogue is downright goofy, with lines like "Help us to beat off that monster" and "We twaddle all day." Perhaps funniest of all is when a female AIT member says to a friend who has been shot and is dying, "Refresh a little."
The biggest problem with the subtitles, however, is the timing. Sometimes entire sentences flash by in a second, giving little chance to read them.
Adding to the confusion is the fact that the first episode, which was originally feature length, has been severely edited. Only after watching later episodes are some of the plot nuances understandable.
The great story and characters, and cool special effects, would be enough to recommend this series. What really makes it worthwhile for all tokusatsu fans is that the filmmakers themselves have an obvious love of the kaiju, giant robot, and TV superhero genres that really shines through in this series. Mikazuki is very highly recommended. Grade: A
Video: Mikazuki is presented in widescreen, and is anamorphically enhanced for 16:9 widescreen TVs. Overall, the picture is crisp and clear, with vibrant colors. On close inspection, there is some digital blockiness and pixelization. In some scenes, there is also a "shimmering" effect, which also makes the picture appear overly digital. Although noticeable, it doesn't significantly detract from the film. Grade: B
Audio: The original Japanese language track is presented in 2-channel stereo. The dialogue, music, and sound effects all come through nice and clear. Grade: A-
Extras / Menus: The fourth disc in this set is dedicated to supplementary materials. First up is a complete (25-minute) episode of the fictional TV show, Wonder-7. The character of Akane Hino is a huge fan of this show, and can be seen watching it several times over the course of the series. It's a hilarious parody of Sentai-style TV shows, complete with a transforming hero, talking weapons, a flamboyant villain, and a rubber monster. The special effects are bright, colorful, and well done. The fact that the filmmakers invested the time and money to make a full episode (when only a few brief clips are actually shown in the Mikazuki series) is a testament to the care that they put into the entire project, and their love for the works that inspired them. Next up is a 5-minute press conference with the cast and crew of Mikazuki. "The Making of Mikazuki" is a 23-minute program featuring behind-the-scenes footage, conversations with the cast & crew, and trailers. The final feature appears to be a promotional TV program. Hosted by Saori Nara, the actress who plays Akane / Proprietor / Firefield Sea, it runs 14 minutes. It includes behind-the-scenes footage, clips of special effects filming, and footage and music from the show.
The menu screen on this disc is slightly confusing. It's the only disc with none of the menu options labeled in English. Selecting either the first or last of the four options simply plays everything straight through. The second option plays the press conference, which segues into the making-of featurette. The third option plays the promo program. All of these features are fullscreen, and in Japanese. Only the Wonder-7 episode is subtitled (in Engrish and Chinese).
The menus are simple and straightforward. Although the text is in Chinese, most of the important stuff is also labeled in English. This is an impressive set of supplements! Grade: A
Final Analysis: A good presentation of an excellent show. The only significant drawbacks are the edited first episode and the goofy subtitles. Highly recommended for all daikaiju eiga, Super Sentai / henshin hero, and giant robot fans. Final Grade: B
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Not content with helping to impose a no-fly zone over Libya, Nicolas Sarkozy has decided that another is required -- over a chic corner of the French Riviera.
This time, however, the target is not a troublesome dictator, but anyone who risks disturbing the French president's peace while he and his wife are on their Easter break.
An official decree threatens pilots with a fine of up to €40,000 or six months in prison for descending below 3,000ft above Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's large seaside villa at Cap-Negre, Lavandou.
The decree comes a year after France's first couple irked locals by declaring beaches surrounding the retreat off limits.
The low-fly ban lasts from April 8 to 26. "While the president's private engagements are never made public, I think we can rest assured he will take no more than a long weekend or two around Easter, given France's current involvements abroad," an Elysee adviser said.
The president has already made use of this year's no-fly restriction, staying at Cap-Negre last weekend with his wife and her son, Aurelien.
He returned to Paris but his wife remained in the south and he is expected to rejoin her tomorrow. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
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AceShowbiz - Some of the biggest stars in the music, film and television industry arrived at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 28 to attend the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Just like any other award ceremonies, the red carpet portion of the event provided the celebrities the perfect opportunity to show off their best fashion. Among them were Olivia Munn and Hayley Kiyoko.
Posing on the red carpet solo, Munn made sure that she got all the cameraman's attention with her daring dress. The "X-Men: Apocalypse" actress flaunted her stunning figure as she went braless in a sheer black gown with a peacock design that covered her breasts. Her raven locks were swept back in a loose ponytail as it cascaded down her back.
Also opting out bra when arriving at the event was singer-songwriter Hayley, who was booked to perform during the event. The blonde beauty displayed her ample cleavage in a sheer brown shirt that featured deep plunging neckline. Hayley paired up her bold ensemble with colorful checkered blazer and pants as she carried a purple clutch with her. As for her hairstyle, the former child model wore her hair in a rather messy bun.
It should also be noted that some of the male stars that showed up to the annual decided to ditch suit, including Jonathan Van Ness and EJ Johnson. "Queer Eye" star Jonathan was clad in a baby blue silk gown and matching socks beneath white platform heels. He accessorized his gown with a tiny black purse, curly mustache and a tidy top bun. Meanwhile, Johnson proved that men could still looked good in a black blazer teamed with a matching skirt that featured thigh-high slit.
The annual GLAAD Media Awards aim to recognize various forms of media for its inclusive, fair and accurate representation of the LGBTQ community and the issues that the members face.
Olivia Munn turned up the heats on the red carpet with her black dress.
Hayley Kiyoko opted for a fun look while still showing off her stunning figure.
Lea Michele walked down the red carpet in a floor-length white halter dress that hugged her figure tightly.
Meghan Trainor wore a sleeveless yellow floor-length gown and a matching sheer jacket to the ceremony.
Gigi Gorgeous went full glam in a sheer silver gown.
Rachel Bloom kept thing simple in a sleeveless gold gown that she paired with matching heels.
Jameela Jamil showed people an interesting combination by pairing her black gown with hot pink eyeshadow.
Jazz Jennings opted to go for a pinky look, wearing a dress that featured a flowing purple-and-pink skirt as well as a matching coat.
Jonathan Van Ness was clad in a baby blue silk gown and matching socks beneath white platform heels.
Justin Tranter went all-black in a floor-length gown.
EJ Johnson donned a black blazer teamed with a matching skirt that featured thigh-high slit.
Adam Lambert, who confirmed his new romance just recently, sported a patterned button up underneath his brown blazer.


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Mining Practice Operational Data in Less Traditional Ways
Video: Radiology groups might be surprised at how much operational data is available. Regents Health Resources' Brian Baker talks less-obvious ways to compare data.
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Video: Radiology groups might be surprised at how much operational data is available. Regents Health Resources' Brian Baker talks less-obvious ways to compare data.
VIDEO: Benjamin Strong, MD, of vRad, details the essential components of a quality assurance program and how to ensure radiologist accountability and participation.
Video: Collecting radiology practice benchmarking data comes with the responsibility to protect sensitive patient information. Brian Baker, of Regents Health Resources, explains how.
Video: The ACR's Judy Burleson explains how pay-for-performance and quality measurement programs affect radiologists and how to get involved.
AHRA President Carlos Vasquez discusses how the medical imaging manager's role continues to evolve, driven by an increased reliance on data and the reality of having to do more with less.
AHRA: Baystate Health System turned to a Software as a Service (Saas) model for 3D reconstruction, cutting costs in their CT department.
AHRA: The benefits of a radiation dose reduction program may be obvious, but securing buy-in can be a challenge. Here's how to ensure its success.
Avoid HIPAA infractions by educating staff about HITECH, patient privacy violations, and HIPAA-related fines.
AHRA: When was the last time you scrutinized your imaging equipment service agreements? It might be time to take a close look, because you might be paying too much.
AHRA: Radiologists who thrive amidst increasing commoditization are those willing to become more visible leaders and offering consulting and value-added services.
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Emerging Artists
Combining Art & Education
The Emerging Artist program was created to recognize the talent of young local artists and to offer them the prospect of being a part of an international award-winning fine art festival. By being accepted into the program, visual art students have the privilege of displaying their work at the Charles W. Eisemann Center during the month of April and the rare and maybe first opportunity of selling their work, alongside Cottonwood's slate of professional and renown artists. The knowledge they receive from this experience is invaluable and is a respectable introduction to a career in art.
Now in its thirteenth year, the program is an innovative and resourceful tool that mentors students in the art world. Students are encouraged to express themselves artistically and learn the process of exhibiting. The uniqueness of Cottonwood Art Festival's Emerging Artists program is that it is only available to senior high school art students. Interested students are required to develop an art concept, an artist statement and produce images of their work. Their work in total is submitted to their teacher for review and then sent in for jury to the Cottonwood Art Festival.
Neighborhood Credit Union sponsors this outreach program; it is through their generosity that students are afforded an opportunity to exhibit not only at the Eisemann Center and sell their work at the Cottonwood Art Festival, but they are also given placement awards along with scholarship money towards their post-secondary education.
For additional information on the Emerging Artist Program email firstname.lastname@example.com.
2019 Emerging Artist
The following students have been selected as the 2019 Cottonwood Emerging Artists. Selected Emerging Artists will be displaying their art in the Forrest & Virginia Green Mezzanine-Gallery at the Eisemann Center through the month of April. If you miss their viewing at the Eisemann Center, you can visit with these young and talented artists and even purchase their work at Cottonwood Art Festival, May 4-5, at Cottonwood Park in Richardson.
Placement awards were awarded to:
Best of Show: Savannah McDougal
2nd Place: Camden Talbert
3rd Place: Diego Luca
Honorable Mention: Gabrielle Courrege
Honorable Mention: Lily Flandorfer
People's Choice: Evan Perry


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Metta World Peace says a ghost touched him 'in the wrong places'
At this point, you have to wonder why NBA teams keep staying at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. The hotel's haunted history is well-documented, and then there's the time that Kyrie Irving stayed up all night because he was getting bitten by bed bugs.
Now Lakers veteran Metta World Peace, known for his stoic, serious nature, says he was felt up by a ghost. From the Orange County Register:
"The ghosts were all over me. I just accepted it," Lakers forward Metta World Peace said. "They touched me all over the place. I'm taking one of the ghosts to court for touching me in the wrong places."
World Peace insisted he was serious before explaining why he did not stay somewhere else.
"I was watching a good movie and I was tired," said World Peace, who incidentally said he saw "Money Monster." "I didn't want to move."
This is what happens when you don't have Kobe Bryant around to intimidate the ghosts into staying away.


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Posted on 6/6/19 1:27 AM
Hi everyone,
So... when I do not use my CPA machine, my snoring is so loud that my wife does not want to sleep in the bed with me... The sleep apnea machine stops the snoring, which is great, but it is hard to be romantic once it is on.
So, if I lay in bed, I want to put the machine on in case I fall asleep so my wife will at least sleep in the bed with me... however, if the mood strikes I cant just lean over and start kissing her or her vice-versa.... it is kind of frustrating...
Does anyone else experience it? Has it affected your romantic relationship?
Beginning of the discussion - 6/6/19Has sleep apnea affected your romantic relationship? https://www.carenity.us/forum/sleep-apnea/living-with-osteoarthritis/has-sleep-apnea-affected-your-romantic-relatio-1066
Posted on 6/6/19 2:25 AM
I defeinitly know where you are coming from. It is not a chick magnet thats for sure... I do not know how my wife can find it appealing... she probably doesn't. I have started to snore again she said, even with my CPAP machine on, which is causing her to have difficulty sleeping. She said it is not as loud as it is when I do not wear the machine, but still it is irritating her. I googled it and it seems for most people with sleep apnea, the CPAP machine ends the snoring; however, for a small percentage snoring may still exist. Glad to know I am that small percentage.


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I would love to talk about this new app that allows you earn cryptocurrency by doing healthy exercises. Getting victorious!
This is ultimate revolution in our peoples lives as the health sector and sport sector are combined together with blockchain sector, making it profitable not only as earning income but getting fit physically and mentally.
With that last part said "Mentally", let me be clear what i am talking today here. I am talking an possible solution when you are fighting a battle with mental illness. To be said, there are many people around the world with problems.
I want to focus that mental health thing with my article because it is important and solves some major problems.
I'm the one who have courage to speak out. I am letting people know that here might be an solution for people like me also. This thing works for everybody, but it really helps spreading the solution to our problems.
The app I'm talking about is called Sweatcoin and this app has its own algorythms that analyzes steps while going for a walk.
Every sweat isn't just an burning fat. It is something much more.
I am using this app and let me tell you about my thoughts as actually diagnozed with mental illnesses so people know what effect this app has given to me and how this might benefit to you as well.
Well let me tell you my story. I am diagnozed with skizofrenia and personality disorder. I could black out from emotions while surrounding with people and that kind of things.
That happens while staying a long time in public places. I'm also having a panic disorder and with all that mental package the result is that i'm staying indoors all the time.
This condition goes better when i have some motivation to go outdoors – for an example would like to go to SPA vacation and things like that then there is no problem to go outside, but it is hard to find that kind of motivational all the time and i am not that rich that can go to spa vacation every day.
So this depends on the conditions but usually it feels normal for me to stay on my house like 2 weeks a row – sometimes i even wont open curtains from windows. Is it really normal? I think not.
So we know the problem, what is the solution for this?
SWEATCOIN! Let me say why.
Sweatcoin changed my life routine in a positive way. When i discovered the app i started to play with it a little, tried to make steps indoor to cheat the app, well this is fun for every boy to always chat, but then i noticed that its algorythm knows pretty much everything and it is going better and better in time.
Right now this app knows a lot, so well cannot cheat the app i wanted to test it outdoors. I had to go outside to test it while i was holding my smartphone with me.
I started walking and every step i made the app recognized and saved it perfectly.
I made some steps more and pretty sure that i was forgot all my problems within 5 minutes or so when i discovered that i actually started walking a longer distance. Snap… like that.
Later in the same day i felt so good somehow – motivated and inspired to go outdoors for gaining more steps as 1,000 steps right now equals 1 token.
Is this really a possible that some app pays me for walking and getting myself fit?
Money talks i guess, but with this app money talks when you make the walks. This is innovative and inspiring and now i am walking outdoors and this app really saves people like me from being in mental prison. Go outside and getting yourself together, making yourself fit while earing cryptocurrency with every sweat you are taking.
It is the one thing that needed to inspire you to go outside and get your things together.
I do not know how to say why this works so good – My very first motivation was to earn cryptocurrency but it developed and advanced for something different tottaly.
Now it isn't only about cryptocurrency, but i feel like i am having some unique relationship with myself thanks to this app. I am motivated to get fit and healthy both mentally and physically.
It just gives you boost to go outside and making yourself feel better.
Thank you so much for allowing this app to the people, because it will help people to get healthy mentally and physically in same time earning cryptocurrency.
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Diversity in the boardroom: it's a critical factor in the growth, ingenuity and success of today's businesses. But what is it? How exactly do women in authoritative positions add value to the bottom line? Gender diversity invokes a multitude of perspectives on how companies can solve problems more efficiently. It makes sense, then, that companies with more women on their boards are setting the tone for a much more inclusive workplace culture through all levels of the organization.
The Numbers
It used to be that this "boys' club" mentality viewed women in the boardroom only as a way to appease and placate. This viewpoint is an archaic one that hasn't just evolved over the decades because women have worked hard to prove their worth (although this is certainly true) -- it has evolved to become the status quo because women in the boardroom get results. Quantifiable results. The numbers don't lie.
- Companies with at least three female board members enjoy a median productivity of 1.2 percent above competitors, says Forbes.
- Gender diversity on management boards has a significant impact on productivity growth and on returns to investors.
- One recent study of more than 1,000 leading firms across several countries and industries revealed that gender diversity resulted in more productive companies, as measured by revenue and market value, according to the Harvard Business Review.
- The Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) detected a link between firms with more female leaders and stronger share price performance over time. The report revealed that companies with more than 20 percent female managers had out-performed those with less than 15 percent female managers by five percent.
These numbers all look good. And yet, not even 17 percent of women worldwide fill board seats and not even five percent fill CEO roles, suggesting that females still have a long road to walk to achieve parity with men in the boardroom. Women have been soaring to the top in established professions such as medicine, banking and law, taking top spots at GM and IBM. But there's still a big gap when it comes to women on corporate boards. In fact, men hold about 80 percent of all board seats for companies in the S&P 500 stock index, according to Bloomberg. Even more concerning is that growth in female representation on such boards has slowed.
The Female Value: Productivity
It seems females are in the driver's seat when it comes to getting the job done. Studies have shown that companies that strive to incorporate a greater gender balance enjoy stronger corporate results. A report from MSCI revealed that having women on boards boosts corporate productivity. And a McKinsey report showed that organizations with the most gender-diverse teams at the executive level are 21 percent more likely to do better in regards to profitability.
Research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also shows a link between productivity and gender diversity, whereby women and men complement each other throughout the production process. The Peterson Institute for International Economics performed a study that says employing women at C-Suite levels significantly increases net margins.


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–This post is written by UHPer Chris Rossi, who served as a research assistant for Prof. Straehle.
This semester, I have worked closely with Professor Manny Straehle in preparation for the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association taking place in Minneapolis, MN from October 24-27. The 26th annual conference of the AEA, or "Eval 2012" as it is referred to centers on complex ecologies with the slogan of, "Relationships, Responsibilities, Relevance."
Specifically, we have been researching the differences in economic and fiscal value of an undergraduate degree versus a certification. By undergraduate degree, we specifically investigated the merits of computer science degrees and related computer engineering degrees. The certifications we speak of are those in various operating systems including but not limited to the most recent certifications in Microsoft, Apple, and Linux operating systems.
Many technological institutes offer such certifications to those wishing to work in the Information Technology field while most universities offer comparable undergraduate degrees. While there is still more research to be done, we have used an initial broad research technique of past findings as well as regarding the value of college majors in general (pictured) on this subject and a qualitative survey to investigate. We have foundd rather conflicting and competing information regarding both the financial and employment value of each as well as regarding the connotations both hold in the workplace and education environment. It appears that specific job specifications and one's career goals greatly affect the value of each educational achievement. Additionally, our surveys have been limited to those already within the undergraduate field of study and need to be expanded to a population that is as biased toward computer certifications or toward a more objective population. As there is a dearth of prior research into this subject, we hope to employ quantitative research techniques in the future to prepare a presentation for the aforementioned and upcoming conference in October.


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OKEECHOBEE — "The county recognizes private owners have historically placed objects in road right-of-ways for various reasons without a permit, including but not limited to trees, flower beds, swing sets, culvert headwalls, brick paver/decorative stamped concrete driveways, fences and mobile homes," Okeechobee County Public Works Director Lee Evett told county commissioners at their Aug. 11 meeting.
On Thursday, commissioners considered an administrative regulation dealing with the issue of private property in the county right-of-way. Since it was considered in a workshop session, they did not vote on the issue on Thursday. It will be on the agenda for a vote at a future meeting.
Under the proposed regulation, items in the right-of-way now will not be affected unless the county has to remove something to do work in the right-of-way.
The regulation also restricts materials for new mailboxes to those allowed by the Florida Department of Transportation in the state right-of-way.
"Mail boxes have a unique place in our world," Mr. Evett said. "They do not require a permit from the county. They also can be very dangerous if not constructed in proper fashion."
He said the six feet minimum right-of-way adjacent to the county roads or residential street is considered the recovery zone for drivers, in case something in the road (such as an animal or a child) requires a driver to swerve off the paved road. Mailbox materials should be chosen to cause minimum damage to a vehicle should that happen.
Nationwide, approximately 100 people a year are killed in automotive accidents involving mailboxes, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
The proposed county regulation would adopt the same mailbox rules currently in place for state right-of-way. The county regulation would apply to new mail boxes.
Mr. Evett said for the safety of drivers, certain materials such as brick, stone and concrete are not allowed.
In addition, mailboxes may be anchored by a 4-inch (maximum size) wooden post or a 2-inch (maximum size) steel pole, with the end of post buried no more than 24 inches in the ground.
He said the non-standard mailboxes can be expensive to replace.
"Some of them are the size of small condominium," he said.
The Post Office tells you where you will put your mailbox, said Mr. Evett.
"I don't understand having a safe zone and then the Post Office tells you you have to put the mailbox there," said Commissioner Bryant Culpepper.
Mr. Evett showed the commissioners photos of some examples of unusual mailboxes.
He said the popular manatee and dolphin mailboxes fall within those permitted if they are made from resin and anchored by a post that meets the state guidelines.
"The ones that are a problem are the concrete ones," he said.
In some cases, the problem is not the mailbox, but the post used to anchor the mailbox.
He said there are three ways to enforce the regulation. First, he said, the county can send notices to all of the masonry contractors advising them of the restrictions on anything placed on the county right-of-way. Second, the building department can provide this information when anyone takes out a building permit. Third, whenever someone applies for a culvert permit, "we can tell residents at that time about mailbox rules."
"The mailbox issue is emotionally charged," said Commissioner Terry Burroughs. He said he has received a lot of phone calls on this issue.
He said they need to make it clear this is not something the county will do retroactively.
"We aren't going to go around picking up people's mailboxes,' he said.
County administrator Robbie Chartier said the county does not currently take down mailboxes.
"We notify property owner when we are coming to replace a culvert, and tell them to take their mailbox down," said Mrs. Chartier. "They replace it after the work is done."
"If they have something already, it's not going to be affected unless the county has to do work in the area," said Mr. Burroughs.
County Attorney John Cassels said, "the vast majority of mailboxes you buy at Home Depot, you put them up, you don't have a problem."
He pointed out the right-of-way where the mailboxes is county property.
"The county is not going out to pick up offending mailboxes," said Mr. Cassels. "We are trying to avoid new mausoleums being built in the right-of-way."
"Going forward, we would not allow any of these structures to be constructed on county right-of-way," said County Commission Chairman Frank Irby. "If you had to tear one out due to culvert work, the property owner would not be allowed to construct that type of structure."
Commissioners also debated the county's responsibility for paving in the county right-of-way when culverts are replaced.
Until two years ago, if the county replaced a culvert, the area was just covered with shellrock, said Chairman Irby. Now if the county, removes paving from the right-of-way to replaced a culvert, the county repaves with asphalt or concrete.
Some residents have used more expensive decorative driveway materials and extended their driveways into the county right-of-way.
For driveways on the county right-of-way, Mr. Evett, said the county would only pave with asphalt or concrete. If the resident wanted more expensive materials replaced, the resident would have to pay for the additional expense.
"We want to make clear for people who do construct things in the right-of-way if they use unusual materials, if we have to remove something for county work will only replace it with standard materials," said Mr. Evett.
Ted Kelchner, who said he lives in the Riverlake Estates where the county plans to replace culverts, objected to this policy.
"I have a stamp type drive way. I have a lot of money invested in it. You encourage people who build homes to improve their driveway. Then all of the sudden it's a problem if a culvert has to be replaced," he said.
"I have lived in the area for 18 years, I have maintained the right-of-way myself," he said. "I expect if the county comes in and cuts my driveway, they will put it back the way they found it."
"You guys encourage that we improve our property," Mr. Kelchner said. "You charge more taxes if we improve our property.
"I realize it's county property, but we maintain it," he said. "You own it, but we maintain it.
Commissioner Culpepper said he is in favor of the county paying for the replacement of the decorative driveway materials, especially for the first time the county replaces a culvert.
Mr. Evett said that some materials can run into a great deal of expense. For example, in an another Florida county, a homeowner used imported handmade tile.


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That's street performer and comedian Charlie Barnett, and in 1980 Eddie Murphy took Barnett's slot on Saturday Night Live. Not because he was funnier or better at short-shorts wearing, but because Barnett was a little illiterate. Put a pin in that, because we're coming back to it.
Through the 70s, 80s and 90s, Barnett was a guy who could win over any crowd with his raunchy, racially inappropriate jokes. And also AIDS jokes. And he won them, whole Washington Square fountains full of them, without a microphone, stage or eighth-grade education. Don't even watch this if you're sensitive to the N-word, blatant racial stereotypes or tight red sweat pants:
Back in the day, comedians loved Charlie Barnett. People who saw him said he was lightning fast with ad libs, and since Richard Pryor was nursing a coke addiction, Barnett was supposed to be the next big thing. He got that SNL audition, which he failed because he couldn't read the cue cards, and a three movie deal from Universal. He also got the cliche behind every good '80s performer -- a crippling drug habit.
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The Destiny 2 beta will allow players to experience the game's opening story mission, Homecoming. Players can try out some of the game's cooperative and competitive modes. Unfortunately, the beta won't support Destiny 2's Clan features, and your character progression won't carry over to the full game. Those who participate in the beta will get a special emblem.
Although this open beta will only be available for PS4 and Xbox One players, Bungie has confirmed before that PC players will get their chance to try out the game in late August.
Destiny 2 is the sequel to the internationally acclaimed Destiny, a first-person action game that takes the player on an epic journey to defend humanity from annihilation. In the story of Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lay in ruins, occupied by a powerful new enemy Dominus Ghaul and his elite army, the Red Legion. Every player creates their own character called a 'Guardian,' humanity's chosen protectors. As a Guardian in Destiny 2, players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city's forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home. The game will offer a fresh start to all players with no previous knowledge or background needed.
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Melissa Sauter and Duncan Lawrence join Sima Vasa to share a bit of history of Market Strategies International (MSI) and Morpace. The two leading market research companies are combining after the acquisition by a private equity firm, STG.
In today's episode, they share the separate histories of their companies and the factors leading to the merger.
"We're better together. The merger was meant to be." – Duncan Lawrence
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Morpace was founded about 40 years ago in 1975, with a focus on automotive. Some decade and so down the road, they realized the need to broaden their focus and do something different. In 1990, they merged with the company Market Opinion Research (MOR).
This merger allowed them to venture into healthcare and financial services, among other other areas. Since then, Morpace has focused on growing organically. They have expanded globally and erected several offices in the United Kingdom, Los Angeles, and China.
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Almost 30 years ago, five former employees from MOR founded MSI. This history of the firm ties back to the Morpace's history of mergers. Since leaving MOR, the five founders of MSI grew and drove the evolution of their family.
In 2006, a private equity firm acquired MSI. The company subsequently grew through a series of acquisitions of three companies. These developments opened the opportunity for new capabilities, industry focus, and talent.
MSI has been in technology, telecommunications, consumer service, retail, and energy for the past three decades.
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Both companies have been looking for an exit strategy for the past few years. MSI and Morpace share a lot of similarities culturally and structurally. The fact that they both differentiate in the markets through deep history knowledge, operational excellence and truly superior client service makes the merger only natural.
Most shareholders look into company size when considering mergers, but that is not the sole reason for this move. MSI and Morpace are big enough to offer talent but small enough to consistently deliver on the client service. Melissa Sauter and Duncan Lawrence say that this is their top priority.
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part of: The Shadowed Ones
It was my habit to take a long walk after a mission. It was a habit Maere was not very fond of, even in the best of circumstances. He considered it dangerous to be out when the community was on such high alert. So after our botched mission and the mad scramble that ended it, I didn't dare spend that quiet time alone walking, no matter how much I felt I needed it.
I did take a circuitous route getting back. That much I could easily justify. That much was in fact prudent, given the events of the evening. As I wandered the streets, quietly, staying out of sight, leading a merry chase for imagined pursuers, I tried to stay sharp, aware of my surroundings. I reminded myself my very survival, or at least my freedom, might rely on that focus. But as the blocks passed without any further wonders happening, I found my thoughts drifting back to the mission and the surprising encounter with Katia. Mostly, I was swimming in questions.
How had she known? How did she find us? How could she disarm an explosive that a bomb squad could not? What was that dramatic exit all about and how did she pull that off?
I remembered her words from the chat channel, "If feeding a superstitious fiction about some kind of Wanderer magic was the price of peace, then I would tell that white lie with a clear conscience. It would be the cheapest end to a war in history; the only casualty being a simple truth."
Was that what she was doing? It was a dangerous game, if true. On the one hand she tells me outright there is nothing magical about her or the Wanderers, but when we meet, she does everything in her power to dazzle me with wonders. What was that all about?
Confident that I had thwarted all chance of pursuers, I took a direct path the last few blocks to Maere's place. That is where everyone was trained to gather in a case like this. When I slipped in the door, the tension was high. Everyone who had made it back was waiting there near the door in the kitchen. Maere gave me a nod and went back to pacing.
I was not the last to return. Panther and Peanut were still due. That made sense. They were the stealth duo of our team. They would each show their skills as silent watchers and make their way back with great care. I was grateful I was not the last to return. There would be enough attention on me as it was.
Panther was the next to arrive. Not a floor board creaked, announcing his approach. Not a click of the door latch as it slowly swung open. I admired his great skill as he floated silently into the room, returning Maere's nod.
"Did you see Peanut?" Clive asked.
Panther smiled wryly, one corner of his mouth slightly higher than the other. "No, but I'll bet he watched me come in. He'll be along shortly, I'll wager."
The words were no sooner spoken than Peanut appeared with the same silent skill and grace. "Trail is clear," is all he said once the door was closed before he moved to a corner and squatted on his haunches.
Silence is usually a state of comfort for a Shadowed One. It was clearly not in this case. Everyone seemed to be waiting for Maere to say something. Finally Marty spoke up, trying to ease the tension and give us some direction. "We still have to go back to retrieve the explosive, right?"
"We wouldn't find it anyway," I replied. I was very reluctant to share this information, but they needed to know.
"What do you mean we wouldn't find it?" Clive wanted to know. "You set it, right?"
"Yes, he set it," Maere spoke for the first time since we'd returned, coming to my defense. "I was there with him, placed it myself and heard the sounds of him arming it. The job was done right."
"Then how come?" Peanut started to ask, his voice trailing off. He was always a nervous sort of a man. Tonight he was jumpy to an extreme.
"If it was done right, there would have been an explosion," Clive said what we all were thinking.
"It was a dud," Maere's voice, intense and cold revealed the weight of his words.
The wonders of the night overwhelmed us so that none could even question these shocking words. I probed Maere's eyes. Either he was doing a remarkable job of acting now, to keep the team from panic in the face of the extraordinary, or he had been giving a similarly impressive performance while we were setting the charge.
"Then we do have to go retrieve it," Marty said at last, avoiding the whole question of why for the moment and dealing with the practical side of things.
"The woman who spotted us has it," I stated flatly.
I took the pouch from my jacket and showed it to them. "She gave me this," I offered as explanation, dropping it on the table. Now they all knew I had not run when Maere yelled for us to scramble…the first of many admissions I was not going to enjoy making.
"The Wanderer?" Maere wanted to know.
I could tell these were words he did not want to speak. They had the effect he feared most, stirring all the fears and wonders in the others.
"Yes," I told him. "But how did you know that?"
"It's my job to know when you're being an idiot!" The words had a touch of humor that his demeanor did not share.
"Daegle?" Peanut prodded me for some explanation, since Maere seemed to be in no mood to field questions.
"I…" My throat was dry. I was sweating and shuffled my feet. But part of me felt relief…as if the worst was about to be over. "I went on a chat channel, to learn about Wanderers. I signed on using 'Shadowed One' as my handle," I spat it out at last. Everyone was shocked. Maere let the words sink in a moment. "It was a foolish risk," he said, his voice turning almost kindly.
"I know. I didn't do it from here. I thought it…" I trailed off.
"You know how quickly they can trace connections. How could you expect anything but trouble? Tonight's mission was designed to see if we'd been compromised," Maere explained, at last causing some of the fog to lift.
"It would seem we have been," Clive laughed. In the culture of our team, where screw ups could cost lives, this was my forgiveness. The others joined in and eventually even I had to smile.
"So, the explosive being a dud was part of this mission design?" I asked, still scrutinizing Maere's reaction…still feeling doubt.
"It was," he said as the laughter was dying down. Still it didn't ring quite true. It would be a huge risk to the team to stage a mission, but I decided there was nothing to be gained by asking more now. Frankly I was glad to be slipping from the spotlight.
He must have mistook the serious look in my eye, because Maere seemed to feel the need to reassure me. "Oh, go on and relax Daegle," he said. "We all know the drill now. We move, we change our patterns and in a few weeks we go back to business as usual. Simple stuff."
"Well, I won't be signing onto that chat channel again, that's for certain," I said trying to go for another round of laughter.
Panther roared at the joke, but Maere cut him off, "Actually, yes, you will. But this time will be different."


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Monday, January 25, 2010
from The Secret History of the Mongols (c. 1250 A.D.)
Then one day in the spring
after boiling a soup of dried mutton,
Alan the Fair assembled her five sons together.
She seated them all in a row,
gave them each the shaft of an arrow
and said to them, "Break it!"
A single arrow shaft,
It took no strength to break it,
and each of them broke it and tossed it away.
Then she bound five shafts together in a bundle,
and giving the bundle to each one in turn,
said to each of them: "Break it!"
Each of the brothers held the five bound together
and no one could break them.
. . . .
Then Alan the Fair said to each of her five sons
"You five were all born from one womb.
If, like the five single arrows you held
you separate yourself, each going alone
then each of you can be broken by anyone.
If you are drawn together by a singular purpose
bound like the five shafts in a bundle
how can anyone break you?"
The Secret History of the Mongols, pp. 6-7. An Adaptation by Paul Kahn of the Yuan Ch'ao Pi Shih, based upon the English Translation by Francis Woodman Cleves. San Francisco: North Point Press, 1984.
13 comments:
- Unknown said...
A timely post considering whats going on in the world today...
- January 25, 2010 at 9:08 PM
- Ann T. said...
Dear peedee,
It is!
And I love how the mom knew the score and set her sons up to create a dynasty! This was not a woman who whimpered on the side of a tent!
Ann T.
- January 25, 2010 at 9:20 PM
- Gia's Spot said...
Amazingly that was my Mom's creed for her five children, although in a
different format! Sadly brothers chose the stand alone method and have been broken time after time unlike the three sisters who RAWK!!!! (I got a bit excited for a moment! ) Very perfect post, Ann T. I love that you share tidbits from so many different venues!!
- January 26, 2010 at 1:10 AM
- Christopher said...
And of course, the Biblical version of this story pre-dates the Mongols, though I think I like this version better for the visual setting and texture. Thanks for sharing it.
- January 26, 2010 at 1:43 AM
- Ann T. said...
Dear Gia, Good for Mom and your sisters! That's proof it works.
Dear Christopher,
I don't remember where this is in the Bible. But I did remember it seemed to span cultures. Wow, if you can remember the reference someday, (when you're not overloaded) shout it out.
You guys are great to write in. Thanks a bunch!
Ann T.
- January 26, 2010 at 2:14 AM
- Ann T. said...
oh! it's gotta be the last words of Jacob/Israel. I'll go check.
- January 26, 2010 at 2:30 AM
- Slamdunk said...
Great message Ann T. With your recent posts on great literature, art, and sculpting, I may actually develop a trace of culture.
I am afraid that if I show this new side of me though, it will be easier for others to explain it in terms of alien abduction as opposed to the truth.
- January 26, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- Bob G. said...
Okay, you (andf those Mongols) convinced me.
I'm off to get me a "few more arrows"...LOL.
Very good post.
- January 26, 2010 at 10:54 AM
- Ann T. said...
Dear Slamdunk,
They've been saying that alien abduction thing about me for a long time. Just a lot of college years!
Tell 'em it's the Ann T. Random Academy.
Dear Bob G.
This sounds Good! I was afraid you were going to war without enough arrows. LOL right back!
Ann T.
- January 26, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Ecclesiastes 4:11-12
- January 26, 2010 at 9:30 PM
- Ann T. said...
Dear Warrior Poet,
And I know you have been busy, so double thanks for this.
"Better two than one by himself; since thus their work is really profitable.
If one should fall, the other helps him up; but woe to the man by himself with no one to help him when he falls down.
Again, they keep warm together; but how can a man keep warm alone? Where one alone would be overcome, two will put up resistance, and a threefold cord is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12
Many, many thanks!
Ann T.
- January 26, 2010 at 11:28 PM
- The Observer said...
Ann T
The theme is picked up in the New Testament, although maybe not as clear. The four friends who carried their friend's litter to the house where Jesus was teaching, lifting it up to the roof, and then, after removing the roof,down to where Jesus was. Jesus looked at the man on the litter and said to his friends: "Your faith has made him well." It's in Luke. The pastor of the church I attend calls it, "being each other's stretcher bearers." It's one of the things that can go missing in today's American society.
The Observer
- January 27, 2010 at 2:04 PM
- Ann T. said...
Dear The Observer,
Thanks for this too! The other side of the team--not just to win, but to take care of others.
Ann T.
- January 27, 2010 at 10:12 PM


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I just discovered Rowland Croucher's jokes blog today. Okay, some of the jokes are weak, but some are terrific, and there's a heap of them.
Some one-line examples from one of the most popular posts:
12. Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
13. Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
14. Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand?
15. Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
16. Why isn't there a special name for the tops of your feet?
17. Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?
18. If you throw a cat out of the car window, does it become kitty litter?
Yup, that's typical of them. But some of these are clever, some are daft, and some...well, that's jokes for you. But I love the way you can play around with language, taking something that seems to make sense and, when you scrutinize it, find it doesn't really. On the English version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, the early questions often have spoof answers, ones that play upon the peculiarity of the language. And one of the queries on HitTail this time around is: wedding church bans bands. Say it quickly enough and it's plainly absurd.
Talking of HitTail.com, I must make sure I always write it as HitTail, not HitTails (as I note other people have also done). HitTails will take you to a completely different site, that picks up on the same idea but is nowhere near as professional-looking.