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Regression is set in Minnesota in the 1980's and tells the story of a detective investigating a man accused of having sexually abused his daughter. Yikes.
Ethan Hawk plays the detective working on the case, and despite the father (John Gray) not remembering a thing, he still admits to sexually abusing his own daughter (Angela Gray), who is played by Emma Watson of "Harry Potter" fame. Side note: Is it just me or is Emma Watson starting to get really hot? I first noticed that in the movie "Noah" when she was getting' it on in the forest. Is that weird of me? Anyway…
After a regression therapy is initiated on the father by a Professor (played by David Thewlis), more town members become potential suspects to the sexual abuse and even possible Satanic ritualistic abuse as well. Scary, right?
Officer goofball (Nesbitt) is considered a suspect due to his close relationship to the Gray family, but concentration remains on the father and family members throughout multiple regression therapy sessions. The regression project begins to spiral out of control, bringing out all sorts of memories that before, no one had any recollection of. Memories including ritual animal abuse and child sacrifices. Be aware: That's never viewed as a good thing.
The police force decides that the possibility of Satanic cults committing illegal acts within the community is so real, that they issue copies of a satanic book for all of the police officers to read. That way the entire force is aware of the severity of the madness they are dealing with.
Detective Bruce Kenner (not Jenner, but that would be a funny spoof) falls deeper into the rabbit hole and the paranoia and conspiracy theories continue to grow. The FBI even chimes in and admits that this whole Satanic cult thing may just be bigger than anyone ever imagined. Hmph!
The film carries an interesting twist at the end that brings the whole plot back around to making SOME logical sense.
I give it a thumbs up. If you're looking for a Crime/Drama/Mystery, this could be a fun one for U!
Rated R for Rrrrrrrrrreally good.
– Larry McFeelie


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Sunday, 14 April 2013
Ruby by Jeffe Kennedy
Dani can't resist Prejean's invitation to join him in a world of carnal desire, complete with fetish costumes and masks. Determined to keep her emotional distance, she gives Prejean everything but her name. A night becomes a week, as she spends Mardi Gras suspended ... in the delicious space where pleasure meets pain.
Too late, she realises the cloak of anonymity has not protected her — and that chasing her dream might come at the expense of her heart.
Release Date 13th May 2013
Dani has a new job in Paris but has one last job before she leaves. It's during this job, she enters Prejean's restaurant and he gives her an offer she can't refuse - be his until dawn and agree to to everything he says. She agrees but finds herself in it for more than the kink. After a week of sex and kink and discovery, she has a decision to make - stay or go?
I think I enjoyed this one more than Platinum or Sapphire - not sure why, maybe just because it was all about BDSM in this one but also about the voyeurism. And using food in sex? Yes, please. Who doesn't like the idea or sticky, messy sex? *looks around* Anyone?
The story has a little more than the first 2 books as well - what do I mean by "a little more?" - I have no clue, I just know I liked the story more. I do really like this series, it's all about discovering yourself and your interests - which is what life and relationships are really all about. You always learn new thing about yourself and this series covers it.
Carina Press: Ruby
Amazon UK: Ruby
Posted by Julie-Anne at 17:00
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This new service available in Zervant is carried out in cooperation with Stripe. It allows your customers the option of paying your invoices online directly by debit or credit card. This will make it easier for your customers to pay your invoices, allowing you get paid faster!
How online payments work
1. Go to My account -> Online payments.
Click on the Connect with Stripe to activate button, and you will be redirected to Stripe's website, where you will need to create an account. Fill out the form to set up your Stripe account.
Please note that the Business website is an obligatory field. However, if you don't have a website for your company, Stripe also accepts a well filled out business Facebook page or business LinkedIn.
Creating an account to Stripe is entirely free of charge, and will allow you to see the payment status of the invoices you have enabled online payments for. On your Stripe account you can also choose whether you would like to send your customers a receipt confirming invoice payment.
If you already have a Stripe account, you can click Sign in at the top right corner of the Stripe form, to connect your Stripe account to your Zervant one.
Once the registration is done, you will be returned back to Zervant and a pop-up message will inform you whether the integration with Zervant was successful. If successful, Stripe will also send you an email confirmation.
2. A check box for Accept online payments for invoices sent by email will now appear on the Online payments tab, as well as on your email sending window. It is checked by default, but you can always uncheck it before sending the email, if you don't want to offer your customer the option of paying the invoice with debit or credit card.
What this means for your customer
When your customer opens the invoice by clicking View invoice & pay now in the email, there will be a green Pay now button in the top right corner. By clicking Pay now your customer will be able to pay the invoice with a debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).
Once your customer has paid, the invoice will be marked automatically as paid on both your Stripe and Zervant accounts. Stripe will forward the corresponding amount (minus the Stripe and Zervant fees) to your bank account (the details of which you have saved in Stripe) within seven working days.
If you have questions regarding the use of Stripe, please contact them directly.
Read more about the associated fees of this functionality here.


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The 2014 NFL season is just hours away from returning. People have been waiting and it's time to give them what they want. In tonight's game the Seattle Seahawks will host the Green Bay Packers. The Seahawks have a number of questions that need to be answered.
- Will there be a Super Bowl hangover. In the past ten seasons only six champions have gone on to make the postseason the next year. None of those teams went on to repeat.
- Will Marshawn Lynch continue to be Beastmode? In the past three seasons the Seattle tailback has had 901 rushing attempts for over 4,000 yards. He is 28 years and ever so close to being labeled "over the hill".
- Can the Seahawks win the NFC West? This maybe the best division in all of football. The winner will at least have eleven wins. Will San Fran improve on a dismal preseason? How about the Cardinals. Can they live up to expectations? Will the Rams pick a quarterback with the 1st overall pick in the 2015 draft or stay with Sam Bradford, again?
I hope Green Bay has no expectations coming into this game because they have no chance of winning in Seattle. Expect the 12th man to be louder than ever before. However, if the Packers can steal a win it will be a huge confidence booster!
Other huge storylines around the NFL:
- Who will be the starting quarterback in Cleveland? WHO CARES???
- How will Michael Sam fit in? Sam could not have had a better spot. Although he had a great preseason, he must improve at the defensive end position. Dallas has a JV defense and they are all prone to get injured. Expect to see the first openly gay on the field soon!
- Washington? Robert Grffin has no more excuses. Mike and Kyle Shanahan are both out like the Third wanted. He now has Jay Gruden as a head coach. DeSean Jackson will be a huge addition to an offense that should be electric. Can RG3 stay healthy and play in all 16 games? I highly doubt it!
Enough already! It's time for the Week 1 picks.
SEATTLE over Green Bay
CHICAGO over Buffalo
PITTTSBURGH over Cleveland
PHILADELPHIA over Jacksonville
New England over MIAMI
ATLANTA over New Orleans
Cincinnati over BALTIMORE
HOUSTON over Washington
KANSAS CITY over Tennessee
Min over ST. Louis
NEW YORK JETS over Oakland
DALLAS over San Francisco
Carolina over TAMPA BAY
DENVER over Indianapolis
DETROIT over New York Giants
ARIZONA over San Diego
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Find Affordable Housing When You Go Off To College
During your senior year of high school you probably started filling out applications for colleges that you were interested in attending. Throughout that time you began to get responses back from particular colleges letting you know whether or not your applications were approved. Once you graduate from high school then you can get ready for the big change you will make by moving out and exploring something new. Most students will choose to live on campus or somewhere nearby because they want a fresh start and the experience of being away from home. You can do the same when you select student housing in Waterloo.
Why You Should Reside at a Student Housing Complex
Your college years are the time in your life where you want to be free and have a place of your own that is shared with roommates and friends. There are multiple student housing buildings available, but it is best to choose one that offers a safe environment, comfortable living spaces, and plenty of amenities nearby. Many of these buildings also offer spacious study rooms, fitness centers to unwind after classes, and community spaces where students can congregate together. Another key advantage of living in student housing is the fact that they take care of maintenance issues very quickly. Many regular landlords do not upkeep their residences like they should, but you can usually expect a pleasant experience when living in student housing.
Places to Visit that Are Close to Your New Home
Once you are settled in at your new residence, you should go out with some friends and explore the surroundings around you. Visit the local bars and nice restaurants. Perhaps there are a few stores that you can browse through as well. When you are a resident in a student housing complex you are usually within walking distance from the college you attend and other facilities, so getting around easily will never be a problem. Your parents can rest easy knowing that you reside at a secure place where you will be safe and happy. Student housing in Waterloo will offer you easy access to many entertain options as well, so you will always have plenty of things to do when class is not in session. It is best to apply for student housing early, because housing units can fill up quickly.
The Marq has a great selection of student housing in Waterloo. Contact them today via their website, call them, or email them for any questions you may have.


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Posted on March 13 2018There is that one day in every woman's life that she has been meticulously planning ever since she was just a little girl – that day of course being her wedding day! It is a cherished opportunity that allows us all to embrace our inner princess, even if just for a fleeting moment, as we appear a vision before our loved ones, and of course, our very own Prince Charming! However, it is also a well-known truth that being a bride-to-be can be extremely stressful. The pressure to achieve perfection is on and images of mountainous pimples and bags under the eyes can begin to cloud our visions of the dream wedding. Every girl deserves to have her moment and here is what you need to ensure just that. These are some of my favourite wedding-inspired beauty tips so that you can put your mind at ease with the surety that you ARE going to be looking your absolute best on your big day. Read More
Posted on March 13 2018Al Din prides itself on bringing Muslim women Halal friendly beauty, which is often difficult to source in a Western orientated environment. For practicing Muslim females in the UK it can also be difficult to find fashion trends that are suitable towards Islamic dress code. However, there are several ways that women can enjoy freedom of expression and style their hijabs to make fashion statements that are in line with Muslim religious beliefs. We support that everyone has the right to practice their religion and that every woman should be able to feel beautiful and elegant. Here are some ways you can accessorize to look hijabsolutely stunning! Read More
Posted on March 13 2018I love to travel and the start of a new year is a time I always like to consider my travel plans for the year. We've been quite lucky with the weather this year and despite being cold we've seen the sun a fair amount but it's always a bonus to get some warm winter sun. Read More


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UK cement after Brexit
The UK's cement sector has seen substantial change in the last 12 months, with new cement producers coming to the market and a raft of legislation to ensure a competitive market for customers going forward. The recent Brexit vote has cast a shadow over the economy, but even though several very large projects are currently on hold, the long-term fundamentals for cement demand remain strong.
All eyes have been on the UK following the country's referendum on its continued EU membership. Following the Brexit vote on 23 June 2016 and the appointment of Theresa May as the country's Prime Minister with a new government in place, the UK is experiencing a time of change. And while Article 50, which will effectively take the UK out of the EU, has not yet been invoked, the country's position in the world has already started to shift. While visions and strategies of a post-Brexit UK are gradually replacing to some degree the initial shock and uncertainty, the country's construction and cement sectors are evaluating the potential impact on their business going forward.


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A resolution recognizing and congratulating the Vanderbilt University Commodores Baseball Team and Coach Tim Corbin on winning the 2014 NCAA Division I National Championship.
WHEREAS, the Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball Team under the leadership of Coach Tim Corbin won the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) National Division I Championship, the University's first Men's National Championship in any sport; and
WHEREAS, the Commodores victory on June 25, 2014 at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska culminated a season of extraordinary accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, the Commodores achieved an overall season record of 51-16; reached the NCAA Tournament for the 7th time; hosted an NCAA Regional at Hawkins Field defeating a field composed of Xavier, Clemson and Oregon, and advanced to host and defeat Stanford in a Super Regional, and advanced to the second College World Series in school history; and
WHEREAS, during their Omaha World Series experience, the team defeated Louisville, California – Irvine, and with late-inning heroics, Texas to advance to the championship series for the first time in Vanderbilt history; and
WHEREAS, in the championship series, the Commodores faced the University of Virginia Cavaliers and captured the Division I National title in dramatic fashion, 3-2, in the third and deciding game; and
WHEREAS, the National Championship is the result of the leadership of Coach Tim Corbin and the groundwork he has laid over his 12 years at Vanderbilt during which he has imparted his knowledge, passion and compassion to his student-athletes and is acknowledged by Collegiate Baseball as the 2014 National Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the able leadership of Head Coach Corbin, the Vanderbilt University Baseball Staff includes Assistant Coaches Travis Jewett and Scott Brown, Volunteer Assistant Coach Drew Hedman, Athletic Trainer Chris Ham, Director of Baseball Operations Drew Fann, Strength Coach David Macias, Administrative Assistant Keri Richardson, Equipment Manager Garrett Walker, Assistant Media Relations Director Kyle Parkinson, inspiring student managers Mike Portu and Josh Ruchotzke; and
WHEREAS, this Championship Commodore team is composed of the following outstanding players and exemplary young men: Tyler Beede, Ben Bowden, Walker Buehler, Tyler Campbell, Ro Coleman, Vince Conde, Will Cooper, Jason Delay, Karl Ellison, Tyler Ferguson, Carson Fulmer, Tyler Green, Chris Harvey, Ryan Johnson, John Kilichowski, Aubrey McCarty, Brian Miller, Jared Miller, Penn Murfee, John Norwood, Drake Parker, T.J. Pecoraro, Adam Ravenelle, Bryan Reynolds, Steven Rice, Nolan Rogers, Jordan Sheffield, Kyle Smith, Luke Stephenson, Hayden Stone, Dansby Swanson, Xavier Turner, Zander Wiel, Rhett Wiseman; and
WHEREAS, the baseball players at Vanderbilt University epitomize all that is good in today's student-athlete, as they have achieved a premier level of success in competition and academics. Their perseverance, determination, work ethic, and talent have made not only a championship baseball season, but bodes well for their success in the future, and it is indeed appropriate to honor the Vanderbilt University Commodores Baseball Team and coaches at this time; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize and applaud the Vanderbilt Baseball Team for their extraordinary achievements both on and off the baseball field while setting an example for the youth of our community.
Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the Vanderbilt University Commodores Baseball Team, staff and Head Coach Tim Corbin for winning the 2014 NCAA Division I National Championship.
Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Head Coach Tim Corbin on behalf of the Vanderbilt University Commodores Baseball Team and staff.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Burkley Allen, Edith Taylor Langster, Ronnie Steine, Megan Barry, Sandra Moore
|Referred to:
|Rules & Confirmations Committee
|July 1, 2014
|July 1, 2014
|July 7, 2014
Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to the Metropolitan Clerk at 615/862-6770.


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Michael Bryant is the president of CTS Consulting – a Baltimore -based multi disciplined consulting firm.
In 1981, after acknowledging that he was terminally unemployable, Michael founded Career Transition Services-now CTS Consulting. His focus with both individuals and corporations has been on assisting others in creating effective working lives. The outside world knows him as a career/management consultant but for over three decades Michael has functioned as a professional "unstucker."
He works with individuals and organizations in the throes of change. Business leaders seek out his advice to help them manage their organizations. He helps them create plans that will allow them to meet the needs of their employees while growing profits. Individuals come to Michael to help them create satisfying careers that will allow them to have some balance in their lives.
Michael is an accomplished writer having contributed articles to publications such as Working Women, Law Practice Management, Bottom Line/Personal and Baltimore's legal publication The Daily Record. He also writes a monthly article on issues related to work and life. Michael loves to write and his thousands of loyal readers tell him they love his articles.
In addition to his writing and consulting, he is also a popular speaker. Michael is known for his ability to entertain, educate and inspire his audiences to rethink and expand the possibilities for their personal and professional lives.
A graduate of West Chester (PA) University,Michael lives in Baltimore with his wife, Nancy. In addition to his work, Michael is an avid triathlete and a four –time Ironman finisher.
Michael was "discovered" In 1997 when Inc. magazine thought that he was unique enough to make him and his business the subject of a four-page profile.
If you're visiting his website for the first time he's about to be discovered again.


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Introduction: Rainbow LED Headband (WS2812 + ATTiny85)
Hello, here's a Sunday morning project, my daughter gave me this idea some times ago :
First, you must find a headband that fits the person's head.
The headband can be an old one.
Strip any ornament to make the surface flat.
- 1 x headband
- 1 x Digispark, or other small programmable MCU.
- 1 x WS2812 Led strip (length of 22 leds for this example)
- 1 x double position switch
- Enamel copper wires.( small toy motor coil)
- 2 x Male female pin header pair.
- 3 x CR2032 3V battery
- Tape.
Credits :
- Digistump (Digispark)
- Adafruit (Neopixel library)
- Arduino
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Step 1: Wire It Up
Wire all necessary parts together with enamel copper wire. You can find this kind of wire inside coils of small toy motors. The enamel insulates copper wires, so you need to strip the enamel on the end of the wires with solder, until it becomes grey.
I have attached 3 CR2032 3V batteries with tape to have 9V output.
Pin 0 is used as LED signal output (Data in of the led strip).
Here are the connections :
Batt 9V + ---> Female header . Male Header --> Switch . Switch --> VIN Digispark.
Batt GND -->Female header . Male Header --> Gnd Digispark.
Gnd Digispark ---> GND Led.
P0 Digispark ---> Din Led
5V Digispark ---> 5V Led.
Step 2: Arduino Sketch or MCU Firmware
Make sure you have installed correctly the necessary Arduino IDE for your Arduino favor.
Download the NeoPixel library from Adafruit.
If you are using another MCU and have a C compiler you can use this library, and adapt the below arduino example:
Adaptation :
Take the "strandtest" example of the Adafruit library, and do the following changes :
1) Change the second line to what I/O pin you want to use. In this example : Pin 0 is used in the Digispark.
#define PIN 0
2) Change the next uncommented line with the length of the strip you want to use, ex :22 leds instead of 60.
Adafruit_NeoPixel strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(22, PIN, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800);
3) Decrease the brightness of the LEDs, it's better for the eyes.
at the end of setup() function :
strip.setBrightness(90); // Or less.
That's it, compile and upload it to your MCU. And watch the leds chase.
Step 3: Integrate Electronics Inside the Headband
Use a hot glue gun, to fix MCU, switch and battery.
Hide the wires below the LED strip. The led strip is sticky, you don't need hot glue to stick it.
I'm sure you can make it tidier than mine (see photo).
And it's done.
Improvements you can make :
- Must consider better battery options : doesn't last too much.
- Hide components better.
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Does it require prior bootloading...if yes whats the proceedure details....
What libraries did you use?
Really nice job :)
Do you mind if I ask how many LEDs per metre your stip was? I'm thinking of making a costume and am not sure how many LEDs per metre to go for (trying to keep costs down).
Thanks in advance!
can a bare attiny85 do the job.is digispark any diffirence with bare attiny85?
really cool! how long does these batteries last?
That is so cute!!! Holy cow, I bet she's impossible to lose in a crowd now.
Yes, indeed it was one of the few benefits that i've found.
The video doesn't show the rainbow and chasing rainbow animation which are cool (for a 6 year old).
I think I'll post another video showing more colorful animations.


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Plano Balloon Festival Races officially unveils the red hot 2019 race shirts that will turn UP your run! The Texas temperatures get heated and these gender specific technical shirts are on fire.
Each race registration also includes a custom finisher medal featuring nine hot air balloons to represent the 9th year for the Plano Balloon Festival Races. This year the distances include the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Sky High Challenge, Elevate Challenge, and 1K fun run.
The highly anticipated photos of the finisher medals were revealed in March and the unveiling posted to our blog site. General registration for all distances ends August 31 at midnight and then prices increase. Runners receive a shirt, finisher medal, a hot breakfast is served in the runners village, race day parking pass, and tickets to the InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival that is proudly celebrating 40 Years of Ballooning!


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Price Middle School Shooting: Multiple Injuries In Attack At Southeast Atlanta School
Absolutely ridiculous….
Posted: 01/31/2013 3:00 pm EST | Updated: 01/31/2013 3:18 pm EST
"Police responded to a shooting at Price Middle School in Atlanta early Thursday afternoon, WSBTV reports.
Authorities say that multiple people, including a 14-year-old, were wounded, according to Fox News.
Police said the teen was shot in the back of the neck and immediately transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment, 11Alive reports. The second victim — a teacher — received medical attention for minor cuts and bruises.
One person is in custody, according to CBS Atlanta.
The school was placed on lockdown.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates."


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For those who joined us at the Elite Forum in Orlando this past weekend, I let everyone know that today I would be launching a new blog series called BeautiControl 101. In reality, this will be a weekly course over the period of the next 7 to 8 weeks to include a "crash course" in BeautiControl, if you will. As we start the new year, it is clear that we have very cleaer strategic objectives in mind when it comes to achieving our vision of putting BeautiControl on the lips of every woman, making BeautiControl a house hold name.
We spent all of 2011 studying the busines, finding areas to simplify, re-establishing business standards, setting expectations for growth and putting strategic objectives and training around each of those areas to ensure that your business is healhy, strong, and more importantly, GROWING in 2012 and beyond.
Over the years, much of the BeautiControl history has been lost. As a 20 year veteran of the company, I can re-count the progression of events that have evolved our business, improved our business and in some cases compromised our business, preventing us from being as successful as we can be. This crash course will serve to help us learn the guiding principles of our business, our business model, our competition as well as give you the skills and formulas to grow your business.
As a caviat, I do want to add this...this is not my "opinion", my "point of view" or my "bias"...this is a clear outline of who we are, who were were established to be and who we are going to become.
I will be posting each Monday, and encourage you to invite your fellow Consultants and team members to check in each week so they can learn more about this great company that has a 30 year history of changing lives. This is great for existing Consultants and will be an invaluable tool for you to use with your new Consultants as they join the business.
BeautiControl 101: Who is BeautiControl?
Who is BeautiControl? To fully understand who we are and what we do is to understand our Mission, our Vision and our competitive advantage in the marketplace:
- Mission: Who we are and what we do.
- Vision: Who do we want to be.
- Competitive Advantage: What we do better than anyone else.
There are 3 types of companies:
- Those that MAKE things happen
- Those that WATCH things happen
- Those that WONDERED what happened
Knowing that we are going to be a company that MAKES things happen, I can tell you that I, personally and professionally, have never had a more clear vision of who we are and where we are going.
- BeautiControl provides personalized services and unforgettable experiences that change women's lives. We inspire every woman to control and celebrate her life with style.
- BeautiControl is the #1 premium Spa brand. Our Personal Consultants are professionally trained in skin care treatments, beauty and style.
The BeautiControl Evolution
BeautiControl has a very rich, a very colorful and a very successful company history. BeautiControl was not founded because the world needed another cosmetic company…much less another party plan direct seller in Dallas, Texas in the shadow of the pink giant. Beauticontrol was founded to create an opportunity for women to earn an unparalleled income, be a professional business owner and have the flexibility to manage her time with her family.
When you think about it, Mary Kay was founded in 1963, a time in our history where women's career options were very limited. At that time, women had to choose between a career and a family and it was not socially acceptable for a woman to work outside the home. Mary Kay, like Tupperware, gave women the opportunity to have a home-based business that allowed them to earn money without compromising time with her family.
In 1981, times had changed. Women had entered the workforce and choosing to pursue a career, many times at the expense of her family. In addition to juggling her time, women were not earning what men were earning for comparable professional positions. BeautiControl represented an opportunity for women in 1981 what Mary Kay offered women in 1963 by giving a professional woman an opportunity to break through the glass ceiling of corporate America, earn an income that was worthy of her efforts and have the ability to be at home with her family.
Simply put, in 1963, Mary Kay created the first cosmetics Direct Sales party plan company that offered the housewife an opportunity to have a career outside of the home and have the ability to earn an unlimited income. In 1963, did women need another cosmetic company? NO! Women needed the ability to have a career and earn money without compromising her responsibilities as a wife and mother.
In 1981, Beauticontrol was established as a contemporary and sophisticated opportunity that would allow career women to return home and have the opportunity to take control of their schedule and balance the demands of raising a family and earning an income. In 1981, did women need another cosmetic company? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Women needed the ability to leave the stress, long hours and travel associated with having a career and return home where she could have be a contemporary, professional business owner, in a high fashion industry, with contemporary, high fashion products and services without compromising her responsibilities as a wife and mother.
Both landmark companies were created NOT to be a product company, but very clearly an exclusive opportunity for wormen.
By the 80's, women had become savvier. Skin care and cosmetic companies were readily available at shopping malls. Fashion was big and so was spending. The problem was, unlike in the 60's, there were TOO many choices. Women wanted to look their best, but the big image of the 80s could be intimidating and that is where BeautiControl carved its niche in the market. BeautiControl was founded on the principles of personalization and customization, offering women diagnostic tools that helped them discover products that were a perfect "fit". Whether it was Color Analysis, Personal Image Profile or Skin Condition Analysis, BeautiControl had a head-to-toe solution for women. By investing heavily in technology and product development, BeautiControl has been able to lead the Direct Sales industry by combining the best, most advanced products with un-paralleled service. As the only company in our industry with professional classroom training, we have the ability to certify our Consultants, giving us the most highly trained sales Consultants in the industry. With this level of training, along with our relationship sales model and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, we have the ability to have more advanced products that offer results that our competitors simply can't touch.
By the mid to late 90's, consumer attitudes changed again. With modern technology quickly invading our lives, society (and women in particular), became over-stimulated. Computers, cell phones, Internet…all of these things started to change the way that we communicate and relate with each other. Personal contact became anything but personal. Because we were constantly accessible to anyone and everyone, the need to escape became a common theme among women. BeautiControl, always being on the leading edge of consumer trends was there with the Spa…the ultimate luxury that allowed women to escape reality, shut out the outside world for a couple of hours and spend time relaxing, being pampered and enjoying some much needed personal contact time with friends. The BeautiControl Spa Escape, was developed in concept to be a compelling venue where our Consultants could create a pampering, relaxing environment while demonstrating our incredible line-up of Spa quality skin care solutions…products such as Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels and Spa quality facials in addition to manicure, pedicure and a host of body treatments.
This new trend in selling marked a pivotal turning point in our company's history. Where we once offered a customized and personalized solution for women's skin care and image needs, we now offered pampering, in-home Spa experiences that in many cases only introduced the clients to bath and body products. While we have amazing bath and body, and personal pampering products, these are not the products that build loyal re-order clients. Instead of building clients with each Spa by demonstrating personalized skin care and color cosmetics (all the products that have been proven to build loyal re-order clients), we began to create one time pampering events, and rather than selling our sets of products, we began to sell the "deal" by encouraging each guest to join to get the discount. We were functioning very much in the fashion of a network marketing company by creating a "buyers club", and turning potential clients into wholes sale Consumers. While the network marketing model is a viable business model, BeautiControl's business model was not structured to support this type of channel. With the payout of commissions as high as they are, in addition to having one our 50% discount opportunity, additional product discounting and one of the highest promotional payouts (Mustang Program, Trips, etc) in the industry, it became increasingly difficult to be as profitable as we needed to be to grow, support and develop the business
In the past few years, there has been a deliberate return to the original disciplines of our business. Understanding that BeautiControl was not founded to be a "product company" or a "discount club", our focus has been to return to the business standards that we know build a profitable business, and a profitable Consultant. While the Spa continues to be the most compelling and dynamic selling venue, our introduction of one-of-a-kind skin care and image diagnostic tools, along with cutting edge skin care formulations has given our Consultants a renewed competitive advantage. BeautiControl is postured for extreme growth, not as a product company, and not only an opportunity company, but by going back to our roots and offering today's woman an opportunity to be more than she thought she could be. We offer women the opportunity to discover the greatness that lies within them. Not only can they control their time and income as a business owners, but they can offer life changing experiences to every woman they meet.
Exercise: Now that we know who we are, what we stand for and what our guiding principles are, then we can outline a path for positioning ourselves in the industry.
This week, my challenge to you is to answering these 3 questions:
- What were your key take away from this blog?
- How will this affect or change the way you think of your business?
- What is your Vision, Mission and Competitive advantage as a business owner?
Have a great week. Next Monday's blog will outline the BeautiControl business model…where we fit in the industry.
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As somebody who tends to use technology to help me organise my life on a daily basis, I have flitted between several to-do based applications over the years. But given I use them so frequently I thought it would be quite fitting to write one myself.
So out of that idea Shine was born, a web based application that works seamlessly on all devices and takes the effort out of staying organised.
I was also able to take this opportunity to build my first project in VueJS, which is a front end javascript framework I am really keen on using. The entire tech stack for this project is pretty bleeding edge, VueJS, .NETCore Web API, EFCore all hosted on Microsoft Azure.
My approach for this project on the front end was to keep it simple, clean and minimalist. Not over pack it with features most people would never use, but tie in the right features in the right places. So its pretty simple to use and follows this workflow.
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I am considering adding a form of list sharing in future, but this will come post launch.
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But seriously, gun laws don't mean taking away guns, they can simply mean better control. Nobody needs handguns and machine guns, let alone ones referred to as an ASSAULT WEAPON. You can't really hunt animals with them (unless you want it to be ground meat on the bone), they have no logical purpose. You can defend your "property" with a simple shotgun/rifle. Nobody needs a 100 round magazine clip.
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Maybe this could have been prevented if a person wasn't able to access so many WEAPONS in such a small fucking period of time. This kid was smart, a PhD student, a fraternity member, had only a speeding ticket on his record, and was a church-goer, who clearly had a mental breakdown; stress from school, from who knows what else, for some it doesn't take much. When they picked him up outside the theatre, without a fight, he said he was "The Joker" - clearly he is not mentally healthy. He is mentally confused. He needs psychiatric evaluation, help, and many many MANY years in prison.
Some have said he deserved the death penalty. We do not believe in the death penalty, an eye for an eye and you make the world blind, and stupid.
And then comes the blame...
Don't blame guns.
Don't blame video games, movies and television violence.
Blame lack of personal responsibility, blame society as a whole, for being so entirely fucked up about their personal "freedoms", so self-absorbed, that they can't imagine considering the freedoms of their fellow citizens, like feeling safe. Self-absorbed freedom, the cause of such relaxed gun laws that a person can go out and purchase two handguns, an automatic weapon, and a shotgun, in under three months.
Better gun laws, America, better gun laws, NRA...so that ALL Americans are FREE to feel safe. How about that, how about that freedom. There should be laws against stockpiling weapons, no matter who you are.
It's not a good thing that happened in Colorado today, it's not a good thing when any person, or group, stockpiles weapons, no matter how mentally stable they are on paper, and it all can be prevented, in many different ways.
A sad event, and as the world, as a whole, continues to struggle financially, as America divides each year, fighting over petty shit, while we go to war and kill, kill, kill, it will continue to break down the mental health of it's citizens, and as the news continues to sensationalize these accounts, it will seem the world is swirling into an abyss of anger, violence, mental illness, uncertainty, distrust and hate. It's meant to keep you scared.
We hope to be here for the day it starts to turn around, and the real freedom, justice and equality (those are the three words on the new American stamps we purchased this week) that people talk about is propagated; maybe then we can be civilized, peaceful, with responsible laws, and responsible compromise, and responsible citizens.
Guess we're not good with biting our tongue. Big f'n surprise.
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"Editorial: Instant runoff/It's a better way to vote," Star Tribune, Nov. 12, 2002. A strong endorsement of IRV as the best way to get majority rule in a multiparty environment.http://www.startribune.com/stories/561/3424611.html.
"Forget about obituaries for state's third parties," by Lisa Disch, Star Tribune, Nov. 10, 2002. Calls for debate of instant runoff voting and proportional representation.http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/3417372.html.
"2002 campaign raises serious questions about wisdom of previous election 'reforms'," by Steven Dornfeld, Pioneer Press, Nov. 10, 2002. Commentary promotes higher campaign spending limits, reduced participation by third parties, and less absentee voting.http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/opinion/4477548.htm.
"Poll shows independents tipped scales to GOP," by Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Pioneer Press, Nov. 10, 2002. Sorting out spoilers and wasted votes. Quotes Green Party's Ken Pentel calling for instant runoff voting.http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/politics/4479162.htm.
"Three-way races," by Laura E. Migliorino, Star Tribune, Nov. 10, 2002. Letter to the editor calls for Lousiana-style two-round runoff elections.http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/3418929.html.
"Bring on IRV," by Alan R. Anderson, Star Tribune, Nov. 9, 2002. Letter to the editor cites lack of majority winners in statewide elections.http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/3419468.html.
Chris Gilbert, Gustavus Adolphus political science professor, says, "We need to have a discussion [about the pros and cons of multiparty democracy] and that should include the discussion of alternative voting systems that's been sparked by groups like FairVote Minnesota in recent years." Minnesota Public Radio, Midday, Hour 1, Related links, 9 p.m. replay: Humphrey Institute analysis of the election. Nov. 6, 2002.http://news.mpr.org/programs/midday/listings/md20021104.shtml#3.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
A lot of excitement for Chipotle
However, it seems like the excited folks outnumber the others -- here are some samples from Twitter, for example: @24GoldenChild "When the #Chipotle in Columbia Heights opens I'ma be out there dancing around in aluminum foil HEAD TO TOE!!!" @Starmoon "Hollerrrrr. Grand opening of #Chipotle Columbia Heights is THIS Friday!!!" with a photo. Anything I've written about Chipotle has also been retweeted like crazy.
To be honest I'm a little surprised about it. I like Chipotle a lot, and I'm looking forward to it, but it's not like there aren't burritos elsewhere in the neighborhood -- Pollo Campero has them, for example, and there are other good Latin American joints in Mt. Pleasant and up 14th Street, like Taqueria Distrito Federal.
Is it because the burritos are quick, and thus an easy lunch or after work dinner? Is it quality control, or the size? If you're a Chipotle fan, let me know why you're so excited. Or if you're an anti-Chipotler, give us some alternatives.
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I love Chipotle because you can have your burrito made the way your want (less rice, more chicken, extra pico de gallo etc). Plus the flavor...I don't know what they put there, but it always tastes so darn good. I would always choose Chipotle over other burrito joints like Qdoba, Baja Fresh etc.ReplyDelete
I agree with Max - the customization is a plus, and since their nutrition info is available, you can make smarter choices there. And TDF, at least, doesn't have guacamole, which I need like I need air.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Come on, people, there are so many good and locally owned burrito places in the neighborhood. Burrito Fast on Mount Pleasant and DF on 14th just to name two. I don't mind chipotle when there isn't any other choice, but we have so many great restaurants in the hood, why go a second rate chain?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM
I'm not trying to be a apologist, but Chipotle *does* buy locally grown/raised produce and meats.ReplyDelete
I still think Pepitos Supertacos on Columbia Rd has the best burritos in that area.
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Its very different from all the places you listed. There are gringo burritos like Chipotle, which are awesome for some occasions. There are non-gringo options like the ones you listed, which are awesome for other occasions. Burrito options are good, particularly when they are as diverse as the ones we have.ReplyDelete
The one thing I can think of that makes me love Chipotle gringo burritos over the non-gringo burrito alternatives is the rice's tanginess. I don't really like the mushy reddish rice in burritos from other places.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM
I like Chipotle because I am sure that my veggie burrito is actually vegetarian. I've discovered stealth chicken broth/fat in both rice and beans at local joints before (not in DC), and have had trouble figuring out what I can and cannot eat due to language barriers.ReplyDelete
If anyone can vouch for local vegetarian choices, I would happily check it out!
It's the customization, the quality, the open kitchen... I love me some Chipotle.ReplyDelete
- And Chipotle is owned by McD'sDecember 10, 2009 at 6:36 AM
Unfortunately it kind of underscores Columbia Heights as one of the backwaters of the District that people are this excited over a chain restaurant. It reminds me of the way yahoos in some godforsaken exurb might anticipate the coming of a new Walmart.ReplyDelete
Actually, Chipotle is not owned by McDonald's anymore.ReplyDelete
"In the past, McDonald's Corporation owned a majority interest in Chipotle. McDonald's has since sold their entire stake in Chipotle; full divestment was completed in October 2006."
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This is my first Kathleen Morgan book…I'll be comin' back for more!
Book Rating: Up All Night'er
A feuding family story—gotta love those! Two young lovers get caught in the crossfire of their families anger and have to overcome their differences in order to prove to one another that their love is more important than anything between their families. (Wow, that was a mouthful…)
Awww! So romantic!
Sarah Caldwell is being forced by her father to take part in a robbery! And even though she wants nothing to do with it, she goes along for the sake of her ailing brother.
Cord Wainwright can't believe that the Caldwell's have robbed them again! And when he realizes that the little blonde beauty had a hand in things he is even more surprised.
However, both of them are even more shocked when their feelings for each other begin to bloom into a strong love. But can they overcome it all and help heal their broken families?
This leading lady is very likable, I thought. She is fairly young and naive at times, but it didn't bother me too much. Cord is a great leading man--strong, wise and perfectly flawed. *wink*
This is a fabulous evening or weekend read. Some novels are like a yummy, heavy meal—they stay with you for a long time. Others novels…are more like orange juice. This one is somewhere in the middle—delicious romance and fun characters, but maybe nothing you will come back to and read over and over.
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Many of you who live in the UK and Europe may not realise the true costs of the products we bring in especially with prices increasing in Pakistan due to the price of energy and raw materials over the past several years.
An average high end embroidered outfit from Origins as an example retails in Pakistan from 5000 to 8000 Pakistan Rupees – that works out to be between £45 to £60 with shipping. Many stores and bazaar units in the UK especially in Bradford and Manchester are selling Origins, MARIA.B, Limelight and other popular Pakistani fashion brands for less than it costs to produce and ship. These businesses are not only damaging the economy of Pakistan but they are also deliberately using the success of these brands to pass on replica and fakes. They are note only making huge profits due to high margins and low replica production costs but they are also damaging the brands and showing no consideration for the low paid workers who have to make these outfits in sometimes very difficult working environments.
There is a huge difference in a replica outfit and an original – from the fabric, dye to the quality of stitching, embellishment, stone-work etc. The replica may look almost identical but retailers like ourselves with over 3 years buying experience directly from the manufacturers can spot the difference. These replicas do not last long, the colours will run as soon as you wash them so they are only good to wear once. The embellishments will be of low quality glued on and the fabric will never be the same as the original. Many brands in Pakistan produce their own fabric so they cannot be sourced by replica makers.
chambeili® spends thousands in marketing and running costs on a monthly basis to bring you the best and latest outfits from Pakistan – we have to travel and spend 10 to 12 hours a day in factories to ensure you receive original and quality merchandise. We are not spending thousands in marketing and retail overheads to sell you fake merchandise – we have one of the best modern retail premises, we market on a whole range of social platforms and provide up-to-date information on all collections that come to our store, we spend thousands in newspaper social media advertisement. Rogue retailers and bazaar traders cannot compete with our marketing because they are not selling originals. Those that do advertise get images off the internet and try to con you into believing they are real.
By buying from bazaars and rogue retailers you are not only affecting our business but you are also helping those businesses to flood the market with more counterfeit products. The more you buy from these rogue retailers and traders the more fake and replica products will persist and genuine authorised stockists like ourselves will simply disappear so you will struggle to find genuine products.
If you want to buy and original and authentic brand then buy from an authorised brand stockists – by doing so you get more wear and you are supporting the economy of Pakistan.
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The light of the body is the eye…. Matthew 6:22
I was a young man when I met my first completely blind person. I happen to be visiting the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind (VSDB). A young man came walking down the sidewalk and sensing my presence, enter into a friendly conversation with me. I still remember being amazed at the young man's intelligence and spirit, and warm friendliness. I wondered then as I wonder now what it must be like to be completely blind. Well, I had the experience of having an injury to one eye that caused me to be sensitive to light. So, for almost a day, I sat in a dark room with no windows and with both eyes completely covered. I gained a better appreciation of that condition, I can tell you.
Jesus uses the physical sense of sight to speak to us of what we might call "the mind's eye." Just as light comes through the physical eye and illuminates the mind, so our souls have a window or eye. And just as the loss of sight creates an inner and physical darkness, so the loss of vision in our soul's eye also causes great spiritual darkness. As the Lord pointed out, when this happens the darkness can be great and terrible.
I think that the first person I remember having cataracts was my grandmother. I remember how she struggled with the loss of vision. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks of that which creates cataracts in the eye of the soul. He speaks of two things here, but to be certain, there are more things that can do it. The first thing is what do you fear and the second is who you love.
I've had relatives who have suffered with intense anxiety disorder. It is a terrible and debilitating condition. Thankfully, we found those who helped and so my family members have recovered and learned how to manage. The Lord says that anxiety is that which clouds the eye of the soul. He asks again and again why we are so anxious about life and its demands. Of course, it is an anxious age in which we live and we can quote many reasons to be fearful, but the truth is that every moment in our history has been filled with reasons to be anxious. The problem is that, as St. Paul states, fear is used to bind us to our sins. To counter against this fear requires that we remember some things about the nature of God. If He manages all of creation, will He not also manage you? So what do you fear or who do you trust?
The second thing that the Lord mentions about spiritual blindness is about who you love and to what do you owe your loyalty. He said that you cannot love God and love money (mammon) at the same time. It is like serving two different masters. I would like to make something clear. Money in itself is not the "root of all evil." It is the LOVE of money that is the root of evil. It is this inner disposition that is at issue and it is this love blinds us so that we feel less dependent upon God. In the Torah, God tells Moses that the land that they will possess will not be like the land of Egypt. In Egypt, they "watered their garden with their feet." This refers to the pumps that they would work with their legs to bring up water out of the ground to irrigate their crops. With such a device, why worry about God or whether it rains today or not? I just work my little pump and all is well. However, in the new land, the people will have to wait upon God who decides if it will rain or not.
In the world today, you can ask many possibly embarrassing questions about people and they will answer. But if you want to get them angry, ask them how much money they make. The mere question will cause them to remind you that it's none of your business. Why? Because we seem to determine our value and worth by how much money we make. There is a reason why we use money to value and validate ourselves. Say that I go up to the checkout person at the supermarket with a gallon of milk. His question to me is basically who have I served or what good have I done to deserve the milk. I reply that I have served others, but what proof do I have? I produce a certificate of service-in this case a 5 dollar bill- and so the milk is purchased and I am on my way. What the love of money can do is to cause me to strive to gain it without being of service to anyone. If this is the case, I can cause much damage and mischief to myself and others. The damage done to myself is that my eye because blinded with cataracts.
So, just like those with cataracts have surgery to restore their sight, what can we do to restore our inner vision? Jesus again gives the prescription – "Seek first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." This saying alone is worth many sermons, but all I will say at this point is that if we want to keep our inner vision open to light, or if you need to restore your eye, this is the only way to go.


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A city, towns and villages were plunged into darkness last night - with a power cut continuing to cause chaos this morning.
More than 75,000 properties were affected by a mass outage late last night across St Albans, Borehamwood, and Hatfield.
The lights and power went out shortly before 11pm with dozens of people reporting the fault to UK Power Networks and even more taking to social media to see if anyone else was affected.
Good evening to everyone else in St Albans and the surrounding area who just searched 'power cut' on Twitter— Cameron Mel🥁 (@c_meldrum) October 20, 2019
We are receiving reports that a large area of Hertfordshire including Hatfield, St Albans and Borehamwood have experienced a power cut. We are receiving a lot of calls at this moment in time - please only call us if there is an emergency situation.— Herts Fire Control (@HertsFRSControl) October 20, 2019
Good evening, sorry to hear you're without power at the moment. We have just been made aware of a large fault in the area. We will be working to get your power restored as soon as possible, if you would like further updates then please feel free to send us your number. - Adam— UK Power Networks (@UKPowerNetworks) October 20, 2019
Anyone else just get a full power cut? St Albans area - took out everything including mobile network, street lights, the lot. About 20 mins.— Nearly Legal (@nearlylegal) October 20, 2019
Weird. Power cut in St Albans and it seems like it's the whole city. It's creepy dark out there now.— Chris West (@ChrisTheWest) October 20, 2019
Fairly substantial power cut in St Albans @UKPowerNetworks— Gareth P (@ickoonite) October 20, 2019
Some mobile networks also went down, and traffic lights and streetlights switched off too.
The power was back in most homes by 11.30pm with UKPN revealing the outage was due to a faulty piece of network equipment at one of its substations requiring the power to be switched off.
Hi Tori. It is quite incredible just how far reaching this can be. It was a 'Primary' substation that was affected, this can then have a domino effect as it can affect secondary and the localised substations so it can go quite far. It appears it was some equipment that faulted>>— UK Power Networks (@UKPowerNetworks) October 21, 2019
But the problems are not over - the tunnel that runs under The Galleria shopping centre in Hatfield has been shut both ways for hours due to the power problems.
#A1M #HatfieldTunnel Both North and South Closed due to a power related incident affecting the safety features of the Tunnel— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) October 21, 2019
Engineers are on site, the tunnels will be re-opened once power is restored#Hatfiled #Welwyn #Roehyde
Engineers have been on site assessing the safety of the tunnel - the A1 has finally reopened in both directions after it was shut for more than six hours.
Roads across Hatfield, St Albans, and Welham Green were gridlocked, with tailbacks stretching for miles in both directions on the A1.
Traffic is now beginning to clear.
DELAYS: #Hatfield #WelwynGardenCity and #StAlbans delays in these areas due to Hatfield Tunnel Closure on A1M, still very heavy traffic in all these areas due to the closure. pic.twitter.com/uqmrVHit8X— HCC Highways (@Herts_Highways) October 21, 2019
Last night, Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue said it took many calls after the power cut but warned people it was not a 999 issue.
We are receiving reports that a large area of Hertfordshire including Hatfield, St Albans and Borehamwood have experienced a power cut. We are receiving a lot of calls at this moment in time - please only call us if there is an emergency situation.— Herts Fire Control (@HertsFRSControl) October 20, 2019
Power Cut? You can contact us 24/7 either by calling 105 or texting POWER and your postcode to 80876. pic.twitter.com/zJSMvframd— UK Power Networks (@UKPowerNetworks) August 9, 2019


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Last year at their inaugural now annual "Colossal Clusterfest" comedy festival, Comedy Central gave the stage to up and coming comedians who are performing in various roles on the network in a series they're calling Up Next (not to be confused with our Phil Provencio produced up and coming comic photo series). It's a bit like their own version of the infamous JFL series, "New Faces" and today they announced a new class of 21 young comics who will get the chance to take the stage at the festival including some names that should be familiar to our regular readers including Steph Tolev, Amy Miller, Molly Austin, Sydnee Washington and Jabookie Young White.
Network stars Chris Redd, Julian McCollough will each host a nights of performances by the young comics, on Friday June 1 and Saturday June 2. Tim Dillon (Friday) and Mark Normand (Saturday) will perform as special guests. All shows will be held at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in the 415 Comedy Club room.
Comedy Central also announced a third show that will be hosted by Matthew Broussard on Sunday that will be more of a variety showcase. Scroll down for the full line ups.
Up Next is an annual showcase featuring a wide range of diversely talented comedians who have been selected by Comedy Central following a nation-wide search with showcases across the country. The showcases serve as an important step in Comedy Central's development process and are designed to spotlight the most exciting new voices in comedy. This year's addition to stand-up is the Up Next Variety showcase which features some of the most exciting and innovative sketch/character/musical performers in a multimedia show that includes both live performance and pre-taped sketch videos starring each variety performer.
Clusterfest is co-produced by Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment. The three-day comedy and music festival takes place in San Francisco June 1-3, 2018 and tickets are on sale at www.clusterfest.com.
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Shariah: A troubling question
Saleem Ahmed, Ph.D.[1]
I understand the Shariahis based upon the actions and sayings of prophet Muhammad (hadith). I further understand that the Shariah representsthe writings of the following five Muslim jurists: Jafar ibn Muhammad, 702-765; AbuHanifah, 699-767; Malik ibn Anas, 711-796; al-Shafi, 767-820; and Ahmad ibnHanbal, 780-855.
My dilemma: Althoughsupposedly based on hadith, doesn't the Shariah then pre-date most hadithcollections? In fact, the two most prolific hadith compilers — Bukhari (816-878) and Muslim (826-883) — were bornafter three of these jurists had died. And the other compilers (IbnMajah, 824-897; Abu Dawood, 824-897; Tirmidhi, 831-901; and Al-Nasai, 836-925)were either toddlers or youth when the remaining Shariah jurists died. Thus, the only information Shariah jurists would have had would be the relatively small hadith collection of Malik ibn Anas. Called al-Muwatta, it has about 1,700 hadith, out of atotal hadith collection of 12,000+.
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Fingernails blackened, like the charred corpses of those boys
Hanging on barbed wire like the king's forgotten toys
Crouching in the cold puddle
the water snaking round my feet
Wishing an end to this desperate cold
wakeful I wait the mortars heat
The Captain's nearly twenty
I didn't understand his words
But if he sends us back over
then he's just another turd
Don't wanna die, don't wanna live
if this is now my home
Looking into faces paler than a glacier
lit under this moonlight dome
Rat screeches
stinking shit in men's breeches
the doctor with his awful leeches
My tiny tin, my pleasure, lace and a wire twist
a twinkling marble, my childhood treasure
Fingernails black
but my hands won't stop trembling
body and mind slowly disassembling
No space for peace
no more talk of treaties
No longer care whose side I'm on
Can't think at all under the screaming screaming bombs
Want to go home
want my mummy and my dad
Didn't know at seventeen
that life could get this bad
Sergeant major's guns out
he's pointing it at me
Gesturing the ladder
that leads to eternity
My legs won't take me
my sergeant can't make me
I put his gun in my mouth
I ask him to take me
I have no doubt
and from this horror
I find my way out....
Anthem For Doomed Youth
Wilfred Owen
What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
Only the monstrous anger of the guns.
Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle
Can patter out their hasty orisons.
No mockeries now for them; no prayers nor bells;
Nor any voice of mourning save the choirs,
The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells;
And bugles calling for them from sad shires.
What candles may be held to speed them all?
Not in the hands of boys, but in their eyes
Shall shine the holy glimmers of good-byes.
The pallor of girls' brows shall be their pall;
Their flowers the tenderness of patient minds
And each slow dusk a drawing-down of blinds
Suicide in the Trenches
Siegfried Sassoon
I knew a simple soldier boy
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a bullet through his brain.
No one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go
This book is not about heroes. English poetry is not yet fit to speak of them. Nor is it about deeds, or lands, nor anything about glory, honour, might, majesty, dominion, or power, except War. Above all I am not concerned with Poetry. My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity ... Wilfred Owen's words about his book of poetry before he was killed in action...
Pat Barker's Regeneration Trilogy, including for me most especially the third novel The Ghost Road. The most fascinating and haunting contempory literature I have read about The Great War ...


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As every industry moves forward in their unique journey of digital transformation, organizations are realizing they have access to more data than ever before. But while demand for this information is high, it's estimated only 0.5% is being used in a meaningful way. Companies across every industry need to get creative in how they use data to drive their businesses forward. Whether they're improving the patient experience in healthcare or simplifying contract management, it's our partners who will lead this charge and make a real difference in the world.
Thinking big with data
Thanks to advances in technology, we have access to an enormous amount of both real-time and predictive data. In our digital era, the creativity to put that data to good use is critical to partner success. With technology such as cloud computing, connected devices, advanced analytics, mixed reality, and artificial intelligence, we can accomplish amazing things within every industry vertical.
Last month at Microsoft Envision, I joined Ron Huddleston in a session that explored some of the ways partners are creatively harnessing data to build specialized industry solutions. Two of our partners, Icertis and PROS Software, joined us on stage to talk about how they're helping customers navigate their own transformations, and sharpening their industry focus to help build deeper customer understanding.
As we learned, this takes time and in-depth conversations around customer needs and business outcomes—not product recommendations. To succeed in the industry space, partners need to build on what already exists to create something new, specific, and different that helps customers make a real impact.
Here are some more important lessons from Microsoft partners on the front lines of digital transformation.
Through their cloud-based contract lifecycle management platform, Icertis helps organizations increase the speed of contracting, improve compliance, mitigate risk, and boost user productivity. On stage at Envision, Executive Vice President Peter Boit talked about his learnings in Icertis' effort to keep up with a rapidly changing market. He said the key to success was data, user experience, and the ability to listen to the customer.
To keep up with this rapid pace of change, organizations need to take a new, more customer-centric approach to doing business, but they also need to recognize things will continue to change—and that it might not be realistic to try to do it all in one big step.
"Encourage customers to start at the ground level, and then take on the next thing. Look for partners, look for platforms that give them the ability to change over time."
—Peter Boit, EVP of Business Development and Operations, Icertis.
PROS, Inc.
PROS is a cloud software company that helps enterprises in the manufacturing, healthcare, and many other industries create a personalized buying experiences powered by data-based pricing science. Dewey Forrester, vice president of Global Alliances and Business Development at PROS, explained how customers can be your best teachers in a rapidly changing market. He said B2B enterprises are heavily influenced by B2C experiences that are more personalized and responsive. Forrester believes one of the most important things partners can do before moving to the cloud is to talk to other partners and learn from their experiences.
"The good news for partners like us, who have embraced a SaaS offering on Azure, is that it makes it all simpler. It makes it easier."
—C. Dewey Forrester, Jr., VP of Global Alliances and Business Development, PROS, Inc..
Solving real-world problems with data
Being a leader in technology today means being a champion for your customers through this time of change and opportunity. The data-insights we'll gain from this new wave of capabilities come with a responsibility to both customers and society at large. As partners such as Icertis and PROS have shared, we need to listen more and create solutions that solve real-world problems.
What businesses in the technology industry do you see as examples of digital leadership? Share your thoughts with the Microsoft Partner Community here.


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Darcy McGinn, chief technology officer of defense electronic systems within Orbital ATK's defense systems group, has joined the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
McGinn will be responsible for advice to the board on technologies meant to help improve Air Force capabilities, Orbital ATK said Wednesday.
"Darcy is very deserving of this honor and exemplifies everything that this service stands for," said Mike Kahn, president of Orbital ATK's defense systems group.
"Darcy's work focuses on innovative and advanced solutions to protect the warfighter and we look forward to Darcy's contributions to further the SAB and U.S. Air Force mission," Kahn added.
The defense secretary appoints the members of the board, which conducts annual studies and make recommendations for Air Force technology applications.


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