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20 December 2017
US-China YoungPros
A generation of American professionals equipped to engage with China
This series showcases young American professionals who have studied Chinese for any length of time, including studying abroad in China. Where are they now? How have their studies abroad, and Chinese language studies more generally, shaped their experience as young professionals?
Today we feature Maya Cypris:
Maya recently graduated from the Yenching Academy of Peking University where she earned her Master's in China Studies with emphasis in business, technology and innovation in China. Having studied Business Administration and East Asian Studies as an undergraduate at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Maya came back to China in 2015 to study at Yenching with some previous experience in the country, a working proficiency of Chinese, and a clear reason for why she wanted to be there.
"After finishing my undergraduate studies, I wanted a long-term option to study Chinese more seriously," she said. "Yenching came on my radar, it seemed like a very interesting prospect, and so I applied." The opportunity afforded Maya two years of expense-free study and living in Beijing, with a Master's degree at the end of it.
Maya's studies in business naturally led her to East Asia as a region. Yet, it was China's meteoric rise as the breakout star of the region that earned her focus. She said, "Before I started undergrad I never had exposure to China or Chinese. I never thought about it. But I, like everyone else, began to hear more and more about how things were changing in China. It was natural to combine my studies in business with studies in China. It also became obvious that studying the language came with the territory".
Maya visited China twice during her undergraduate studies both to improve her Chinese and to travel. She traveled to Sichuan and Jilin provinces, respectively. During this experience she began to see the indispensable role of language learning in bridging cultural gaps.
"Chinese culture is based on trust", she said. "…The people trust you a lot more when you are able to communicate with them in their language. It shows that you made effort and that you really care; otherwise there is an arm's length relationship. There is a lot of pride in history, language and culture, and when they see that a newcomer has made an effort to relate, it completely changes the dynamic".
How much more important one's Chinese language skills become as the appeal of building a career in China attracts increasing numbers of young international professionals, students, and fresh graduates. "As a foreigner you are already in a distinct category in China," Maya said. "Within that category, there is a spectrum and that spectrum is based on how well you speak Chinese." This is clear in many ways, from the way you are treated (more openness or less) to the types of opportunities you have access to.
USCS: Advice to current and future Chinese learners?
MC: A lot of people expect language learning to be a linear process. Learning Chinese for me has been a complete rollercoaster. There can be weeks where I am sharp at Chinese, then other days when I don't understand anything and can't express anything, either because I'm not in a good mood or I'm tired. If I'm in China for a long time, sometimes I feel overwhelmed and fatigued. You can only learn so much in a day. Don't be discouraged if you're not progressing in a linear way; give it some time so you can actually see how much progress you've made.
Maya currently operates "Innovated in China", an online platform she co-founded that aims to educate Western audiences on innovation, technology, and business in China. Innovated in China was born out of her Yenching Academy Master's thesis, and has grown to a collaborative digital project shedding light on the Chinese innovation engine. She is currently completing an internship in Beijing as a financial analyst at an independent China-focused investment bank (where the working language is Chinese). She aims to continue this line of work in Israel.


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HOLLYWOOD HILLS - Stacy Keibler who possesses the longest legs in all of LaLaLand recently told a reporter for Hollywood Innuendo that she is totally over George Clooney.
Keibler revealed to Tahiti Zeppelin that she had a great time when she was with George traveling all over the world but now that it's over - well it's over.
She said she has closed the chapter to that fairy tale romance and that now there are several new men in her life who get to touch every every square inch of her legs as well as all of her other luscious body parts.
Stacy has even said that she is presently talking with The Epitome Television Network about getting her own TV reality show.
When asked what the show will be about, Stacy blushed and said that it will deal with her and her new love life.
SIDENOTE: Stacy did want to dispel the rumor that she has been intimate with Tom Cruise. She giggled as she said that she is giving up on men shorter than her for a while at least.

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Mila Kunis has been in the limelight from the tender age of nine when she was part of a commercial. Since then her career has progressed in leaps and bounds. A long modeling and acting career has brought her many notable awards despite her apparent youth. Being young, beautiful and talented has made her a favorite of the shutter bugs. Having her picture taken is not new to her so here are some Mila Kunis pictures that her fans will definitely want to preserve. Her almond-shaped sexy eyes are enough to melt the sternest of hearts. Combine that with a bed-head hairstyle and she replicates an irresistible siren.
Mila Kunis' acting talent really came into focus with the media with the television serial "That '70s Show" when she was still a teenager. Her modeling career had begun when she was just a kid. So Mila has a long habit of being clicked. She was a celebrity as a school girl and still is a favorite with the media. Being young, beautiful and photogenic would naturally have the media taking pictures of Mila Kunis at every opportunity. Despite her youth, she has a sex appeal that can be a great magnet for her ardent fans. Even if you are not a regular fan of Mila you will definitely love this collection.
If you liked our selection, perhaps these other posts will interest you too, Mermaid Pictures, Betty Boop Pictures, Nail Art Designs Pictures and Pictures of Cartoons.
Framing The Prettiness
Dark wavy layered hair frames the pretty face of Mila Kunis that matches the shine in her dark eyes.
Highlighting SA
The black strappy top, trendy jewelry and layered trim accentuates Mila's obvious sex appeal in this snap.
Summer Glamour
The summary puff-sleeved top and simple ponytail cannot hide Mila Kunis' glamorous and stylish beauty.
Eyes That Beckon
With enchanting eyes that beckon you to admire her, Mila looks a picture of simplistic beauty in this snap.
Lovely Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis looks lovely with her large almond-shaped eyes and a trendy ensemble of black dress and layered hairstyle.
Leggy Mila Kunis
Kunis shows off her slim leggy beauty while she poses for the cameras along with Kristen Bell.
Hourglass Mila
Mila shows off her hourglass figure in a black outfit and long layered dark hairstyle.
Specially For Fans
This is perfect wallpaper with Mila wearing a glamorous red ensemble and looking the quintessential celebrity.
Glamorous Style
With a red mini and peep-toed stilettos Mila Kunis is a picture of glamour and chic style.
Black And White
White top with a smart black jacket has Mila Kunis looking very elegant and ready for vacation travel.
Jazzy Mila
Leather boots and jacket is a jazzy combination and the snorkeling glasses add a touch of adventure to the ensemble.
Mila In The Hot Seat
Satiny hot pants, white tees and a jacket match the trendy look of the layered medium hairstyle that Mila wears.
Smile Of Confidence
Mila smiles back at the cameras in confidence that the looks superlative with her updo and designer jewelry.
Traditional Beauty
A center parting and long straight hair give Mila a very traditional and smart look that matches her brown-grey dress.
Hawaiian Beauty
Wearing a strappy dress, beads and flower-adorned layered hairstyle Mila looks all set for a Hawaiian vacation.
Mila Kunis Up Close
This is a great closeup of Mila Kunis that shows off her golden brown eyes and silky tresses to perfection.
Style Redefined
Mila redefines style and glamour in this figure hugging black outfit and stilettos.
Party Formals
A white party formal dress and a smart updo have Mila Kunis smiling for the cameras with subtle confidence.
Match Made In Heaven
The layered dark tresses and beautiful almond-shaped dark eyes of Mila are a match made in heaven.
Long Blonde Look
Long blonde hair with a few dark streaks gives Mila a bright summery look that matches her floral dress.
Serious Mila Kunis
The cameras have caught Mila Kunis looking serious with a thoughtful expression in her lovely eyes.
Beautiful Eyes
Mila's lovely eyes look like she's in a trance and she is obviously to the fact that she looks really beautiful.
Iconic Mila
As today's iconic beauty and fashionista, Mila looks superlative during premiere of Book of Eli.
Miss Bedroom Eyes
This is a snap of Mila Kunis that could best be titled as Miss Bedroom Eyes because of her siren-like quality.


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The Town That Rained Words
Somewhere beyond Volumes and between the Lines of Blurry, was a town where it rained words. It fell as such because the people there couldn't live without the poetic flow of prose.
When the air was sticky and the clouds were low, the nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs would pour into the world (and sometimes the storm was so fierce that conjunctions and articles came pummeling down the gutters too!). The words would seep into the ground where the trees and flowers eagerly slurped the words and they bloomed their own stories.
Thunder boomed with onomatopoeia and lightning flashed across the sky like a dashing smile. The rain would pound down and beat across the town in iambic pentameter. During the hard, heavy spring storms, the beat slammed like poetry and syllables thumped like haikus.
Some people would carry umbrellas and groan when inky clouds billowed in, but they were usually the adults with too many words rattling around in their head anyway. The children--young and impressionable--would jump into personified puddles and decorate their clothes with a spattering of sentences. Word play tripped over the tongues of their shoes.
After a good rain--when the world sighed heavily with imagery--children could be found with nets, skipping over the stones by the creek, waiting to catch the poets who gulped down the punctuation floating across the air and licking away the glistening adjectives that pooled in crevices of the rocks.
Once in a while you'd catch an adult at the bus stop, as the sun began to melt through the clouds, mouthing the words the raindrops formed on park benches. And the sunshine, not always the enemy, would dry out the raindrops--or shall we call them worddrops?--leaving the slightest hint of what once was. An acrostic memory would flutter past the adult then, reminding them of the days when sonnets were king, and purposely step in a nearby puddle, leaving a trail of alliteration; a bookmark in their childhood.
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The government consistently promotes its agenda of disarming the U.S. population and relies heavily on the "mainstream" media outlets by touting the meme that the narco terrorists in Mexico are obtaining their arms and weaponry from the same suppliers who sell guns legally to law abiding US citizens e.g. mom and pop gun stores and gun show venders in the southern tier of states.
Since early last year, the [ATF]'s press releases have constantly made mention of the so-called Iron River. Call it branding, sloganeering, or the Big Lie. Say something often enough and people believe it. If the federal agency charged with policing American gun sales keeps talking about an Iron River of illegal gun sales, if the media repeats the menacing meme like a well-meaning mantra, an iron river there must be.Such assertions are eagerly spread from government agency press releases by graduates of leftist journalism schools who are both lazy and anxious to further the government's citizen disarmament agenda.
Not a trickle. A river. A steady flow of weapons, moving from Bob's Gun Stores (or similar) to Los Zetas drug cartel (or similar). A river that must be dammed! Because we're damned if we don't. Damned by a personage no less prominent than Felipe Calderon, the President of Mexico. Damned, chided and publicly humiliated for our inability to staunch the flow.
I recently posted on the likelihood that the ATF was attempting to "pad" the statistics on private US sources for weapons recovered from Mexican drug gangs in order to justify its budget requests. Consider that as it seamlessly dovetails with Parkinson's Law to what has been learned of "Project Gunwalker" especially as evidence surfaces via WikiLeaks that our lying government has known from the get-go that the real main source of the weaponry in the hands of the Mexican cartels is in fact the Pentagon. (scroll up as the link is to the bottom of the posting)
Ask yourself, dear reader how many of the types of weapons displayed in the above graphic are sold at your local gun shop or gun show. If the truth of the matter is ever revealed, the minute trickle of gun shop arms making their way south into Mexico will turn out to be ordinary Mexican citizens attempting to defend themselves from the Zetas and the Sinaloa drug cartel.
[T]he 90 percent number [touted by the agenda driven ATF] was derived from a June 2009 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to Congress on U.S. efforts to combat arms trafficking to Mexico.
According to the GAO report, some 30,000 firearms were seized from criminals by Mexican authorities in 2008. Of these 30,000 firearms, information pertaining to 7,200 of them (24 percent) was submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for tracing. Of these 7,200 guns, only about 4,000 could be traced by the ATF, and of these 4,000, some 3,480 (87 percent) were shown to have come from the United States.
his means that the 87 percent figure relates to the number of weapons submitted by the Mexican government to the ATF that could be successfully traced and not from the total number of weapons seized by Mexican authorities or even from the total number of weapons submitted to the ATF for tracing. In fact, the 3,480 guns positively traced to the United States equals less than 12 percent of the total arms seized in Mexico in 2008 and less than 48 percent of all those submitted by the Mexican government to the ATF for tracing. This means that almost 90 percent of the guns seized in Mexico in 2008 were not traced back to the United States.
The remaining 22,800 firearms seized by Mexican authorities in 2008 were not traced for a variety of reasons. In addition to factors such as bureaucratic barriers and negligence, many of the weapons seized by Mexican authorities either do not bear serial numbers or have had their serial numbers altered or obliterated. It is also important to understand that the Mexican authorities simply don't bother to submit some classes of weapons to the ATF for tracing. Such weapons include firearms they identify as coming from their own military or police forces, or guns that they can trace back themselves as being sold through the Mexican Defense Department's Arms and Ammunition Marketing Division (UCAM). Likewise, they do not ask ATF to trace military ordnance from third countries like the South Korean fragmentation grenades commonly used in cartel attacks.
Of course, some or even many of the 22,800 firearms the Mexicans did not submit to ATF for tracing may have originated in the United States. But according to the figures presented by the GAO, there is no evidence to support the assertion that 90 percent of the guns used by the Mexican cartels come from the United States — especially when not even 50 percent of those that were submitted for tracing were ultimately found to be of U.S. origin.
Latin America is awash in weapons that were shipped there over the past several decades to supply the various insurgencies and counterinsurgencies in the region. When these military-grade weapons are combined with the rampant corruption in the region, they quickly find their way into the black arms market. The Mexican cartels have supply-chain contacts that help move narcotics to Mexico from South America, and they are able to use this same network to obtain guns from the black market in South and Central America and then smuggle them into Mexico. While there are many weapons in this category that were manufactured in the United States, the overwhelming majority of the U.S.-manufactured weapons of this third type encountered in Mexico — like LAW rockets and M60 machine guns — come into Mexico from third countries and not directly from the United States.
Mexico's Gun Supply and the 90 Percent Myth is republished with permission of STRATFOR.
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Monday, August 1, 2005 - GRAPEVINE, TX - Dana Fricke, the former marketing principal for Realty Capital Partners Inc., organized one of the only region's female-owned and led equity investment companies. Fricke Real Estate Investments (FREI) is supported by an advisory board consisting of principals of PRG Realty Investors and another negotiated the acquisition. The top space taker is the headquarters for Precept Builders. The office space is quoted at $19 per sf for a five-year term with 50-cent bumps.
The assembly of mixed uses has "plenty of upside potential," says Mattox. "Among the options being considered is a continuity among all the tracts." But, the immediate plan is to address some deferred maintenance for the office building and garage.
Olympus acquired the properties in 1998 in a portfolio takeover. With $3.5 billion in three funds under management, Olympus has just one other asset in Uptown and that hold too is coming to a close as buyers are sought for the remaining condos at the 1999 McKinney Lofts, developed with locally based CLB Partners, says Greg Adair, a partner in Olympus. The 1909 Woodall Rogers sale, he says, was normal turnover of assets that resulted "in a transaction that most parties were pleased with."
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Tonight, a small and select group is discussing "Night" by Elie Wiesel. MC is our guest leader. The refreshments are Hannukah food: latkes, apple cake, applesauce, sparkling grape juice, and tea.
Waiting for latecomers, J is catching people up on next year's selections, and what's in the packet.
MC is going over the list of suggested titles that she brought. Books for teens are a great way to get an intro to a subject. MC is asking what people thought of the book. LS couldn't read it all at once, had to stop and take a break from the intensity. Someone is mentioning the Holocaust memorial in Boston, and how emotional it is.
Comparing the preface to the newer edition to the memoir, MC is asking if anyone thinks Wiesel's perspective has shifted. His life's mission is to be sure that the story is never forgotten. J is most moved by the point in the book where Wiesel says he's done with God.
Wiesel's story of how his father dies is moving to many in the group. They're impressed by his courage to tell this, how he watched his father die and did nothing to stop it. In the preface, he asks about being judged. MC is mentioning "choiceless choices", where both choices are bad and tortured. Wiesel was 16 when his father died, and has never forgiven the world for creating this situation. When does a person reach their limit? When is enough enough?
There is a second insult when Wiesel mentions the after effect, seeing the criminals walking around alive and well. Also, when the camps are moved and the Jews are walked through the towns and the people did nothing.
MC is relating an interview with Elie Wiesel that she read on the website of the Holocaust Museum. He mentions the legacy of the Nazis, how the children are not to blame. The memoir does not come through as angry, but more as matter-of-fact, a straight relating of the story. He humanizes the people in the book, and gives everyone a name. This is in reaction to the Nazi's dehumanization.
No-one believes Moishe the Beadle, because it was so horrible that it was unbelievable. In Transylvania, they were so removed from the German front that it was all distant. Does the Internet and today's communication make it harder to disbelieve a story like that? Some think that we are still complacent about horror, maybe due to saturation and overload. Maybe due to the "Me Generation" being self-centered. The "greatest generation" and the Baby Boomers were more involved and challenged. The current generations are cushioned and spoiled. Life now is fast, and women feel that their families are most important. ML says we can be aware and effect things on a small scale. By just being informed, we can make choices that help with change. How we live our lives can make a difference.
BM has been to Auschwitz, and Dachau, and is telling us about her impressions. She's also been to the Holocaust Museum, and is describing the feeling of claustrophobia that she got experiencing some of the exhibits.
Wiesel doesn't express any "survivor's guilt", no "Why me?". Maybe it comes out in his work. Making sure the story is never forgotten means that it is fresh in his mind always. Sometimes it's easier not to know about something that is objectionable.
How were he and his father able to stay sane? Maybe because they had each other. He could see the different sides of things, and didn't let the situation overtake him.
What was the place that meant the most to people? Some felt it was the scene when everyone was running, feet bleeding, tired, just basic survival.
Why was the ghetto not sufficient? In the camps, there were no witnesses. And there is more of a tendency to rebel in a familiar setting.
His memoir could have been a platform for hate or revenge. He abused himself. He used knowledge to strengthen himself. His childhood died the day the Nazis came to town. How would he have been different if this had never happened? He says he would have lived an unremarkable life. Why was this new edition translated from French by his wife, when he can clearly speak excellent English?
Why no revenge? Revenge is not their's to seek. Seeking revenge makes it worse for the one doing the seeking. There can be no healing in revenge. Some may have looked for revenge.
MC has done an excellent job!! See you next month, January 31, for "The Dark Tide", about the molasses flood of 1919.


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Here is the second part of a two part series of top tips to help start-ups avoid the common pitfalls. Missed Part 1 ? – click here
6: Disruption – Niche specialist v generalist
In the animal world, the small species often effectively compete with the larger and more powerful. The same is true in the business world.
Niche businesses innovate faster than larger, slower, generalist competitors and are highly effective, incredibly nimble, highly experienced and knowledge based. The latter specifically is a key aspect as clients seek knowledge and experienced based niche suppliers.
This is very apparent in the recruitment sector where internal recruiters are predominantly generalist and supported by 3rd party generalist firms. Because of this, many clients use niche recruiters to search for specialist candidates.
On a global basis the same can be seen across many sectors. In the banking world, for example, large players are being impacted and disrupted by smaller niche players eating away at profits and offering better customer services.
Getting your strategy right at the outset is essential for finding and becoming a key player in your niche specialisation quickly. Being Niche will sometimes mean having to turn down roles in your focus area, BUT, there will be a fellow recruitment professional in that niche who won't poach your client and relationship IF they are also a specialist, so widen your own network and look to share fees which allow you to keep your focus.
Sharing doesn't mean giving away 100% of your fees. Retaining client control also means retaining a good share of the fee, whilst also incentivising the other recruiter
Collaboration is more than just a buzz word, so build relationships with fellow recruiters or recruitment companies who service other segments – together 1+1 often equals a number higher than 3!
7: Hiring and firing
Hire often, hire fast, hire more than one and make quick decisions. People often 'hope and pray' that one new hire will generate revenue, and put all their time, energy and money into that one person, when the reality is that the odds are at best 50/50 if that. You can turn the odds in your favour by hiring two or three at the same time.
With all three having similar experiences and skills the fact is that one will be great to fantastic, one will not work out and one will need more development before you can make that decision. If you do use a recruiter, much like your clients do – negotiate and have a very defined profile in mind to save them time and you money. They will likely agree a sliding scale for multiple hires that save costs.
To address skill shortages, many firms are now hiring part-time or job-share candidates as there is a wealth of excellent candidates who for many reasons need to spend time at home.
In a socially connected world your employer brand needs careful management – sites like Glassdoor enable staff to showcase what they think of your business so be aware of the right way to downsize or performance manage staff out of your business. Hiring the wrong person remains the biggest cause of business disruption impacting on growth, time, money and morale.
In our previous businesses the best recruits came from outside the recruitment market. Yes it took them a little bit longer, but the spark was there, they were hungry and they had skills or knowledge relevant to the sector they were recruiting in. However, the same model applied, one really made it, one would be mid level and one … well either they or us made a decision on them or the business.
FACT: 99% of our eventual leaders from outside recruitment ended up running significant divisions globally, or the entire office and countries. They came from outside the recruitment profession and had affinity to the sectors or disciplines that our end clients serviced.
Finally – always be looking, keep an open brief and see people who fit with what you are trying to achieve, even if you don't think you have 'a vacancy' just now.
8: Accountancy/Admin
A high percentage of start-up owners are great at sales and the mechanics but less accomplished when it comes to basic bookkeeping and admin, but to be fair, why should they need to be?
It is often the case that the 'boring stuff' is left till the end of the year or when the receipts box gets full, but it is important to get some form of admin and accountancy support early on, if not just for your own tax return, but for the business as a whole and to help enable you to grow based on financial fact, not just gut feeling
Very rarely will a new or small business need full time accountancy support, but you will need to either start collating and building some basic records yourself and use some sort of accounting tool or engage the services of either someone part time or the services of an external accounting firm who provide bookkeeping services, if you mean to run your company correctly. It is often a false economy to ignore this. Thankfully there are a number of economical cloud based accounting systems available for the start up now and they are frequently targeted at the non-financial background people – which is good for entrepreneurs and sales types (but less so for those accountants among us as the systems are not very accountant friendly!!)
When choosing your accounting firm or partner, make sure you look above and beyond the basic expectations of an expertise in tax, VAT, payroll and monthly/annual accounts. They should be able to demonstrate experience and awareness of your sector and the issues you are likely to face and in our experience the most important thing to consider, can they give you: –
The information you are likely to need and know in order to run and grow your business, as after all you don't know what you don't know and certainly won't find out if you don't know what to ask in the first place.
This only comes from experience in the sector and therefore try to avoid a generalist, one size fits all high street firm, sound familiar? APSCo and TEAM have a great range of affiliates who can help you navigate your way ahead and we are on hand to offer any advice you may need as well as direct assistance if required
A good accounting partner should help you anticipate and plan with the end goal in mind, rather than just react or provide some basic accounts in their own format
9: Early planning for a transaction
Be it a private sale, a management buyout or a takeover, you should think and plan the various routes your business could take in the future. For many, the first time they look seriously at what is required is when they may have been approached by a potential buyer.
The goal or business plan, created long ago, is often left in a drawer and never reviewed. It should be measurable and reviewed against every quarter, tweaked and shared so that the whole team buy into the goal.
If the SME owner hasn't identified what is needed well ahead of a potential transaction they could be leaving too much of the future value on the table or find they have not planned their tax effectively or have a business that is not yet saleable.
It could be company structure, orphan divisions, a lack of a credible management team or client concentration – be aware of the things that drive down value or could scare off a potential buyer and plan early for any future transaction, at least 2 years ahead.
An experienced non-exec or business consultant who has been there and done it before can help you ensure your business is ready and maximises value for shareholders from the start and saves you time and money as well as adding value in the future.
We hold our own views on equity for NEDs, They may not work out, the business may outgrow them, you may need different support, but importantly once you have given away equity you have given it away for life, irrespective of tenure. Think long and hard or you may be paying a monthly fee AND a fat tail of equity value to someone who was there for a year or two. Obviously NEDs vary and circumstances vary – but don't bet the farm.
10: Social media
No business can afford to ignore the benefits that social media can bring their business irrespective of the sector. Be it a premium, high end business offering, mid-range or mass market – social media is both an opportunity and a threat so getting it right is critical.
Social media is the biggest threat to multi-nationals and larger firms – it levels the playing field. You have an opportunity to capitalise on that – if done correctly.
This starts with ensuring you know the best way to use each of the plethora of media resources that exist and having a unified brand identity across all relevant platforms from LinkedIn, Xing, GoldenLine, Ushi, WhatsUpp, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Quora, Hootsuite and more.
LinkedIn won't last forever – Where are GenY and Millennia's? They are not going on to LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+ and to an extent Twitter – look for the sites and networks that the rising stars are looking at (Whatsup?) – ask your candidates where they hang out.
Your social media investment doesn't need to be costly but it does need to be planned and managed effectively. Not being on some platforms is akin to hanging a "closed" sign in your shop window. Getting your media strategy defined and implemented early doesn't need to take a lot of time and it is easier to maintain an outlet than to start learning a new platform while you play catch-up with a competitor and slows you down.
In Summary
Starting a recruitment business is not for the fainthearted – If you are or have already, your bravery has to be applauded.
Sales are key, naturally but when needed, a higher resource has to be put into procurement. One bad purchasing decision or agreement is worth a potential employee for 3 months!
Growing your business takes stamina and vision. To stay the course, you need to pace yourself and have the support network of a critical friend.
It won't be plain sailing – welcome to the world. By following these outlines areas, you can increase your chances of success.
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PayPal Sues Google Over Google Wallet Release
Breaking News! PayPal is suing Google over their new Google Wallet release. The news was made public hours after Google unveiled it's new system. Here is an excerpt from the PayPal blog.
Spending time in courtrooms is generally not our thing. We prefer to compete and innovate, serving our customers by offering the best way to pay and be paid. That's how you really win. But sometimes the behaviors of people and competitors make legal action the only meaningful way for a company to protect one of its most valuable assets – its trade secrets.
We spend a lot of time and energy creating the things that make PayPal unique and a preferred way to pay for almost 100 million people around the world. We treat PayPal's "secrets" seriously, and take it personally when someone else doesn't. So we made a decision today. We filed a lawsuit against Google and two former colleagues who now work there, Osama Bedier and Stephanie Tilenius.We at SEO Inc. are not legal experts, however, this news greatly interests us. We are excited about the implications for Google Wallet. It will be interesting to see how this case develops. Many people speculate that PayPalis working on system similar to Google Wallet and this is the main reason the lawsuit has been filed. If this is the case, the two employees who left PayPal and participated in developing this system at Google could be charged with stealing company secrets.


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You've heard such stories. Mat Honan, a reporter for Wired magazine had almost his entire digital life erased when a fraudster used social media account information to trick Apple and Google into allowing him access to Honan's account information.
Paul Allen, the billionaire co-founder for Microsoft fell victim to identity theft when an AWOL U.S. Army solider called Citibank and changed the address of Allen's card from Seattle to Pittsburgh, which he then used on a $15,000 shopping spree.
The common theme between these two high-profile stories is the way fraudsters were able to penetrate the contact centers of these big companies and misrepresent themselves as legitimate customers.
TAKING NOTICE: For the first time, a small data breach draws a big fine ($50K)
MORE SECURITY: 12 must-watch security startups for 2013
Call center fraud has recently become the hack-de-jour for fraudsters, some industry experts say. Shirley Inscoe, a fraud analyst at Boston-based Aite Group, says many financial institutions have beefed up their online defenses, particularly in response to new guidelines that have been released by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) about how best to comply with existing regulations.
There has not been as close scrutiny on call center security though. "Many banks have really shored up their defenses in the online channel in the last two to three years," she says. "As a result, now we're seeing fraudsters go to the call center, where there it's perceived to be an easier target with fewer defenses."
Not only have organizations focused their security efforts outside of the call center, but information fraudsters can use to launch attacks is much easier to obtain online. Knowledge-based authentication - "what's your mother's maiden name?" -- are far from private. Inscoe says she's heard of databases listing the maiden names of individuals. Even more dynamic questions such as what street did you used to live on or what high school did you attend are not fail-safe. "People post that information on Facebook," Inscoe says. Easier access to information combined with the call center being perceived as a weak link has left the contact center vulnerable, she says.
There are a variety of new tools being used in contact centers today and perhaps one of the most promising is voice biometrics. Today, NICE Systems, a provider of both contact center software and fraud prevention, released a voice biometrics product as part of its Contact Center Fraud Prevention product.
Like a fingerprint, each person's voice is unique, which can be used to identify known fraudsters, says Ori Bach, director of solution management for NICE. The voice biometrics system cross-references the callers against a list of known criminals. The system also analyzes the rate of calls coming into the contact center, talking patterns of callers and emotion. Fraudsters, for example, often yell at call center agents in an attempt to portray an angry customer, coercing the agent into agreeing to the fraudster's demands.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – 25 Mar, 2017 – China Internet giant, Qihoo 360's International Advertising Unit exhibited at the Adobe Summit – The Digital Marketing Conference, which was successfully held on 19-23 March 2017 in Las Vegas to mark its arrival to the US market.
Since Qihoo announced the launch of its big data analytics platform, 360 Shangyi last year, the China Internet giant continues to show its ambition to expand its advertising business to overseas markets by taking part in marketing events globally.
"We met with many overseas marketers and most agree that connecting with their Chinese customers effectively is challenging, so we are here to help." – David Ip, General Manager of Qihoo 360's International Advertising Unit, explained their global business strategy at the Summit.
"The Adobe Summit not only guarantees massive brand exposure to local marketers, but also provided us an opportunity to educate marketers about how to effectively advertise in China," added James Hatcher, Business Development Director, North America of Qihoo 360's International Advertising Unit.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the total retail sales of consumer goods for 2016 in China reached a record-breaking RMB33 trillion (USD4.8 trillion) and data from the National Travel and Tourism Office showed that 2.6 million Chinese tourists visited the United States in 2015, making China the most attractive market for many American brands. However, despite the huge potential, many American marketers see challenges in connecting with their Chinese customers successfully.
Recently, Qihoo 360 collected data intelligence from 360 Shangyi about specifics about Chinese outbound tourists that are looking to travel to the United States. The results showed that over one-third are from Beijing (12.32%), Guangdong (11.85%) and Shanghai (10.20%) while 54.06% of the target audiences are of the ages 25 – 34. This data provided by Qihoo and its 360 Shangyi platform provides a founded competitive advantage for companies to make insightful analyses prior to entering the China market, allowing them to connect their brand with targeted customers more precisely.
Further showing its dedication to expanding into the global market, Qihoo 360's International Advertising Unit will soon host its first digital marketing seminar in Los Angeles and take part in marketing events in Sydney and London in the next quarter.
About Qihoo 360
Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. is a leading Internet company in China. The Company is the number one provider of Internet and mobile security products in China as measured by its user base, according to iResearch. Qihoo 360 also provides users with secure access points to the Internet via its market-leading web browsers and application stores. The Company has built one of the largest open Internet platforms in China and monetizes its massive user base primarily through online advertising and through Internet value-added services on its open platform.
Since its establishment in 2014, Qihoo 360 International Advertising Unit, the overseas advertising sole agent of Qihoo 360 has obtained over 250 advertising business customers in Hong Kong and overseas markets, which come from a wide range of industries including finance, e-commerce, travel, retail, luxury, maternal and child care products, and more.
Introductory Video to Qihoo 360 International Advertising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVliBVVELwU&t
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Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders Win Wisconsin Primaries
Say cheese! Victory in the Badger State injected an extra boost of momentum to both senators' long-shot campaigns. It was Donald Trump's most consequential loss since Iowa, and a campaign recalibration is already underway. As Cruz nabbed nearly all of Wisconsin's delegates, OZY's Nick Fouriezos says chances are rising for a contested GOP convention in Cleveland. Meanwhile, Brooklyn-born Sanders, who's won seven of the last eight contests, still needs an upset in New York, Hillary Clinton's former senatorial turf, to have any statistical shot at the Democratic nomination.


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I started my business with $26 bucks. Yep you read that right. That meant if I was going to start calling myself a marketing professional, I was going to have to be my own first client. Running my company for the past 7 years has been an exercise in bootstrapping, hustle, and the refusal to quit. I've learned that having a successful business amounts to four overarching systems - people, marketing, operations, and sales. These systems must be in place and running efficiently whether you run a company of 1 or 1,000. Nothing brings me more joy than teaching others how to effectively implement each of these critical components. Businesses don't fail. People fail. I've made it my personal mission to empower businesses with the strategies, tools, and resources to build companies that last.
Being intentional about building your personal brand is one of the most important missions you have whether you are a front line team member, entrepreneur, or sit in the C-suite. Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room and it is imperative that you are the one creating the narrative. In this session participants will learn the 4 Pillars of Building a Personal Brand, how to use your personal brand to advance your career, and what to do if your brand needs a makeover.
Did you know you only have 10 seconds to capture the attention of potential customers? In this interactive session, participants will learn how to combine their company data with their company story to create marketing messages that inspire potential customers to take action. The key to a great marketing message is to combine the customer experience (CX) with the company's story and communicate it using plain language.
Whether you are speaking to an audience of 1 or 1,000, confused people don't buy and bored people don't listen. In this interactive workshop participants will learn to give presentations that hold the attention of their audience and position them to grow their business, brand, and bottom line. This presentation is ideal for consultants, speakers, authors, and team members responsible for communicating their company's message to its intended audience.
In this talk, Summer Alexander & Laura Knights, "The Savvy Solopreneurs" will help participants decide if joining forces with another solo business owner is a good complementary strategy for their business (hint: you don't have to give up your business to experience the benefits of partnership). Arrangements can be made for participants to receive a copy of the accompanying workbook and DVD, ThePower (& Profit) in Partnership.
Author - Speaker - Entrepreneur
Summer Alexander is an engaging speaker, marketing strategist, and an expert in creating simplified client-centered messaging.
As CEO of Simply Marketing Solutions, LLC, she leads the marketing strategy consulting firm and has advised clients in many facets of marketing including market research and analysis, strategic marketing plan development, marketing and brand messaging, community outreach, and social media strategy.
She has also conducted marketing and branding workshops for universities, local governments, corporations, and national entrepreneurship programs for the past seven years. In 2014 Summer authored the Amazon #1 bestseller The Little Book of Big Marketing Ideas and is also the coauthor of The Power & Profit in Partnership. A recognized thought leader in her industry, Summer has been a featured guest expert in Black Enterprise, Jet, WGN TV, WCIU TV, Rolling Out Magazine and several other media outlets.
Sunshine Enterprises
"Summer presented during our 2016 Women in Business Summit. Summer was by far received as one of the best speakers during our day which contained a number of high-profile presenters. Many of our attendees stopped me on the way out the door to compliment us on having Summer. In fact, in our survey sent out, Summer scored the highest as having the most engaging presentation. It is clear her style of presenting resonated strongly with the audience. In addition to her "on the day" performance, her overall composure during the contracting and development of the Summit was very pleasant and professional. Summer is a pleasure to partner with and I would highly recommend her to any organization looking to inspire their customers or staff."
Small Business Development Center, Kankakee
"The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Kankakee Community College held a small business expo where Summer was our morning keynote presenter and what can I say other than she was spectacular!!! Held the audience for the entire time and provided a wealth of knowledge. From the reviews, she definitely exceeded their expectations! Would love to have her present on other topics!"
South Suburban College
"Summer thank you for a truly inspiring workshop that was enjoyed by all participants. The information you provided was timely and valuable and your presentation style is fun and dynamic. You certainly are skilled at grabbing the audience's attention as well as sharing information in an entertaining and passionate fashion. I learned a lot from your presentation and plan to incorporate what I learned into the various roles I play in the workplace."
A.R.I.S.E. Entrepreneur Program
"I was so impressed with Summer's level of expertise and work ethic that I invited her to teach our nationally recognized 7-week entrepreneur program. The feedback she received as an instructor was so good that we have asked her to come back and teach the class for the past 5 years."
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March's CMM polish is pretty purple blue color called Adorned. There are hints of blue and fuchsia shimmers in the polish which give it the nice sparkle in the sunlight.
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I'm happy to be blogging more regularly this week. :) I have discovered so many new and amazing subscription boxes to share here on the blog. I really have lost the urge to go out shopping every since subscription boxes entered my life! I love that reviewing them keeps me busy. If you find any new subscriptions boxes, please let me know! I hope everyone has a great day! I'm going to attempt to make Korean Jjajangmyeon (noodles with black bean sauce) for dinner. Wish me luck!


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The timing could not be better. You probably have a lot of questions about what to do next, but this document will provide valuable information to help you. Below, you will find some very useful tips to help you move ahead with your internet marketing program.
An important piece of knowledge that you should obtain about any web marketing program is how they track orders from external websites. If you get people to make orders by mail or phone and your affiliate ID isn't attached to them, you could lose a lot of commission.
When you first start web marketing, seek out affiliates who sell products that will resonate with your customer base. Using a variety of affiliate networks increases your chance of earning more income. Take the time to research any affiliates that you may have gained your interest.
While there are affiliates that accomplish various tasks through emails, you can spend countless hours simply staring at your inbox. One time-saving tip is to copy and paste the essentials of these instructions to a text document that you can conveniently check. This will give you one master document that you can reference.
Many people in the internet marketing world try to work to hard to become "superb" affiliates. These people will take on too much. They have too many promotions, too many products, and are spread way to thin to be successful. This isn't realistic, however. Maximum results don't exist, so there's no need to strive for them. You need to take your time and find the best approach for you.
Experiment with secret links. There are ways to put subtle affiliate links right in your content text. Use these techniques, but do not attempt to hide it from your readers. You need to let your visitors know what is behind the link, they do not want a surprise.
Your web marketing program is dependent on a company that has a good production output. For repeat business with a reputable company, try to locate one that has several products which will keep your commissions going. Avoid products that don't have staying power.
Try using paid ads, like Google Ads, to make more money in your affiliate programs. By buying advertisements that target the right kind of customers, you will be able to increase traffic on your website and you will be able to get lots of customers that could purchase your products.
Take advantage of affiliate marketing to better promote your business on the Internet. In general, affiliate programs generate more traffic than other advertising methods, including banners and contextual networks. As you work to select your affiliate program, consider the rate of payment you'll be receiving, how easy it is to navigate, and how popular its products are.
As you can see, online marketing is accessible to anyone willing to put in the time, effort, and understanding. If you previously felt prepared, hopefully you now feel like an expert! These tips will start you out with some basic internet marketing.


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The new 2011 Nighthunter XP binoculars from Steiner offer the brightest array of HD glass ever put into a roof-prism Steiner binocular. Available in 4 full-size models, two 42mm and two 56mm, the Nighthunter XP brings your subject closer as well as making the images appear considerably brighter with more contrast and natural HD color than most human eyes have ever seen. The optics in the binoculars will let you start hunting earlier and stay in the field later. In addition, Steiner hard coated NANO-Protection hydrophobic lens coating also helps you see more in rain, sleet or snow.
The lenses prevent adhesion of water and moisture to their surface, reducing fogging by repelling snow and water of the objective and ocular lenses with no tracks or stain left behind that can hinder optical performance. Waterproof and submersible, the rugged Nighthunter XP binoculars feature durable rubber armoring for a sure grip, and they are purged and pressurized to 14 psi with Dry Nitrogen and Argon gas to ensure crisp, clear images in any weather condition, every time.
Steiner Nighthunter binoculars are engineered to U.S. mil spec standards for shock, fog and waterproof performance, and they come with a 30-year limited warranty. Prices are 8×42 – $850, 10×42 – $950, 8×56 – $1,000, 10×56 – $1,050. Steiner.


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Influential '90s alt-metal band FAITH NO MORE has been confirmed for this year's Roskilde Festival, set to take place July 2-5, 2009 in Roskilde, Denmark. Also scheduled to appear are NINE INCH NAILS, SLIPKNOT, DOWN, VOLBEAT, CANCER BATS, DARKANE, DAWN OF DEMISE, GOJIRA, ISIS and SATYRICON, among many others.
FAITH NO MORE will release "The Very Best Definitive Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection" on June 8 in the U.K. via Rhino Records.
This double disc set contains the band's greatest hits on the first CD, while the second CD will feature b-sides and rarities.
FAITH NO MORE rehearsed on March 4, 2009 for the first time in over 10 years, according to a Twitter update by the group's bassist, Billy Gould.
So far, no North American appearances are on the radar, but according to Gould, "U.S. shows are not out of the question."
As speculated, original guitarist Jim Martin will not be part of the reunion. Performing in his place will be Jon Hudson, who played with FAITH NO MORE during the latter stages of its initial run after Martin departed.
The rest of the band's best-known lineup — singer Mike Patton, Gould, drummer Mike "Puffy" Bordin and keyboardist Roddy Bottum — will be intact.


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The Antigua and Barbuda Olympic Association joins Antigua and Barbuda in congratulating the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Association on receiving the awards for the top female athlete of the year Tamiko Butler and the top male athlete of the year Robert Marsh.
Tamiko and Robert gained the nods from the Sports Awards Committee as their 2011 sporting curriculum best demonstrated their supreme athletic performance and achievement in the physical sports category.
Cycling under the leadership of President Cliff Williams and his very supportive team has dedicated a lot of time, energy and resources to the development of the sport. Cycling is presently one of the more structured and fastest growing sports on the island.
We take this opportunity to congratulate all the athletes, coaches and sport administrators, on their accomplishments during 2011.


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By Sterling Pingree
The Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker James Harrison.
The New England Patriots signed linebacker James Harrison.
These two statements are equally stunning. Harrison is a defensive institution within an organization that itself is already a defensive institution. The Steel Curtain: Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, L.C. Greenwood, Ernie Holmes and Jack Ham. What do these greats have in common? Answer: none of them have more sacks in a Steelers uniform than James Harrison.
Even with the season ending injury to Ryan Shazier, the Steelers looked at the guy that has been the heart and soul of 2 Super Bowl champions and essentially said; "we're better off without you." Turn the scenario around and it would be like Tedy Bruschi being cut in 2007 and signing with the Giants.
The two big questions surrounding Harrison are:
- Is he really going to be able to help the Patriots?
- Did the Patriots sign him just to get intelligence on the Steelers?
Starting with the first question, this is a low risk move for the Patriots and Harrison could make the team better with his skill set. Financially, the Patriots are only paying roughly $20,000 more per game that Harrison is on the roster than they were if they kept Trevor Reilly, who was cut to make space for #92.
James Harrison is one of the best pure pass rushers of this generation as illustrated by his 16 sack, defensive player of the year performance in 2008. His skills in pass coverage have diminished, but the one thing that Harrison has always had a knack for is getting after the quarterback. Known as one of the most physical freaks in the NFL, even at 39 years old Harrison is in incredible shape, which made Pittsburgh's decision to bench him more often than not this season even more confusing.
Harrison has only played in 5 games this season for the Steelers and has 3 tackles and a sack, which oddly enough all came vs Kansas City. The blue print for the Patriots are trying to accomplish with Harrison is what the Atlanta Falcons did with Dwight Freeney last season. Freeney was used situationally all season and played in all three of Atlanta's playoff games and made it all worthwhile when he sacked Tom Brady in the Super Bowl. The Patriots benefit from the Steelers leaving a lot of tread left on Harrison's tires this season and if he can manage a sack in a big situation, then this has to be seen as a success. The Patriots are most likely only going to use Harrison as a pass rusher in specific situations.
The season question of, did the Patriots sign Harrison to gain insight into the inner workings of the Steelers, I think is a little farfetched. Is it a bonus? Sure, but these two teams are no strangers to each other, nor is the Steelers defense a nut that Bill Belichick and company have yet to crack. One needs to look no further than last year's AFC Championship for an example.
What Harrison does bring obviously is a familiarity with the Steelers, but also an in depth knowledge of the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. James Harrison has played his entire career in the AFC North, meaning that he has played the Ravens twice a year for 15 years. The Ravens are currently the 5-seed in the AFC playoffs and the Patriots didn't play Baltimore this season.
Harrison has been a bad match up for Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher. It was Fisher who was called for holding Harrison on the 2-point conversion that was called back in last year's divisional round. It was that play that wound up costing the Chiefs the game. (It was legitimate too, Fisher hog tied him and rode Harrison to the ground, if he had more rope he would have finished the knot with a grand flourish and yelled "TIME!") As mentioned earlier, it was against the Chiefs this year that Harrison had 3 tackles and a sack, all against Eric Fisher. The Chiefs are currently the four seed in the AFC.
That means of the 3 possible teams the Patriots could play in the divisional round as it currently stands: Kansas City, Baltimore and Tennessee, James Harrison has extended experience against 2 of them. Add that to his knowledge of possible AFC Championship opponent, Pittsburgh, and there is a lot of wisdom that could be gleaned from James Harrison.
Now with the playoffs at our door step and a potential Patriots/Steelers clash looming, Harrison is donning the "Flying Elvis" of the dark side. Nobody has more pride than a veteran in the NFL and there is no fury like a veteran scorned (or something like that). That scorned veteran has a score to settle and Foxboro might be just the place to settle it.
Sterling Pingree (@SterlingPingree on Twitter) is a co-host on The Drive, weekdays 4pm to 6pm on 92.9fm The Ticket and streaming live at DriveShowMaine.com. Follow us on Twitter, @DriveShowMaine and "Like Us" on Facebook, Drive Show Maine.


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Moving can be a stressful and seemingly a risky task for many. And any bad choices and unlucky mistakes on your part can easily end up in making it a nightmarish experience. Needless to say, it is imperative that you choose your moving company with great care and rational consideration. And 'how to choose your moving company carefully?' is going to be an important question whose correct answer will define your whole move. And to help you with your relocation to Highbury, all the important points pertaining to the basic details of moving and how to choose your moving company carefully are explicated below.
The most important thing is to start as early as possible. That way you would have plenty of time on your hand to plan your move properly and see to any gaps in your schedule and planning. The first step is to be adequately aware of your needs and expectations. Especially, if it is your first ever experience in moving, you will have to be more thorough and put more effort in making yourself familiar with the whole process. Much depends on the general specifications of your move. Where are you moving from? Whether is it a 'national' or 'international' move? What are the items/goods that you would need to move? And what is your total budget for moving? …, etc. National companies usually have local affiliations (franchises and cooperatives). And of course, there are many independent locality specified companies throughout. You can start by looking up for moving companies in yellow pages and on the internet for a start. But that is not it. You must also ask around. Ask friends, ask acquaintances and then look up their suggested Highbury moving companies on the internet as well. By comparison and contrast and suggestions, you will be finally able to arrive at a short list. Now, you must further analyse and inquire to arrive at the one final firm that you would be hiring for your move. Filter the shortlist further… via prices, range of services, and you can even look for customer testimonials (usually posted on the websites and brochures) to make sure of the quality of services offered by the firms.
There is a range of services to choose from, mostly depending on your budget. You can decide to have your goods packed by yourself instead of having them packed by the moving company, to keep the total costs low. The usual term used (by the movers) for the people obtaining the packing materials and packing the goods themselves is PBOs (packed by owner). PBOs are not insured. And oftentimes, due to the packing persons having no proper training, some damages to the shipments are usual. Packing shall be compact and with enough padding to minimise any possible damages during the move. You are provided with a professional man and van service which is responsible for loading your goods/items, driving to your new residence and unloading them there. So, it is important that your man and van service is adequately familiar with the locality as to not get lost on their way and avoid other such road based delays (can be a real nuisance if you are paying by the hour). Removal vans Highbury usually are of the Luton body fashion, and have special internal structure and framework to accommodate the goods properly and safely. You should see to it that the van service is proper and in accordance with the safety regulations to ensure a safe trip.
To keep the stress levels at minimum, you shall make a checklist to make sure that you don't forget anything. All in all, if you sufficiently familiarise yourself with the relevant details and keep a calm head throughout, the move will be relatively stress free.


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This is a reminder that beginning in the 2014-15 school year, new immunization requirements were set for seventh grade students. Seventh graders are required by the state of Georgia to have the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal (meningitis) immunizations prior to entering school. Effective July 1, 2014, children born on or after January 1, 2002 who are attending seventh grade must have received one dose of Tdap vaccine and one dose of meningococcal vaccine. By protecting our students against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and meningitis, we're keeping them and our community healthier and free from vaccine preventable diseases. Your child can get these immunizations at the Bryan County Health Department or with your private physician. It is the PARENT'S responsibility to provide an updated 3231 (GA immunization form) in order for their student to attend school.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call your pediatrician or the Bryan County Health Department at 912-653-4331 (Pembroke) or 912-756-2611 (Richmond Hill). Please take time over the summer to make sure your child is up to date on immunizations before the new school year starts.
For more information on tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, meningitis or the associated vaccines, go to www.cdc.gov.


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Polaroid Originals Color SX-70 Film is color instant film designed for use with vintage SX-70 Series Polaroid cameras. Polaroid Originals Film uses the latest chemistry to produce photos with rich, well-balanced tones and its iconic white frame style is a piece of instant history.
Every time you press the shutter thousands of chemical reactions ignite to create one real, unpolished, completely unique image. That's the beauty of Polaroid. It takes a moment and turns it into something you can hold, something you can share, something real.
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Top Cow has sent Major Spoilers the next installment of the Top Cow/Marvel crossover event. Take the jump for a peek at Fusion #2 where everyone is trying to discover who is siding with whom.
Fusion #2 (of 3)
(W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning   (A) Tyler Kirkham   (Cov) Stjepan Sejic
The mother of all Top Cow/Marvel crossovers thunders on in June! Battle lines are being drawn between Cyberforce, The Avengers, Hunter-Killer, and The Thunderbolts; but who is siding with who?
Ripclaw has been detained but neither Cyberforce nor The Avengers are happy about The Thunderbolts being in control. A crossover event too massive to be contained in a single issue and brought to you by the writing team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova) and Top Cow favorite artist Tyler Kirkham (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Broken Trinity: Aftermath).
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2013 Spring and Summer Hairstyles – Hair Accessories. Decorating your hair is back in a big way this spring, and designers loved adorning hairstyles with tons of creative and spunky hair accents. From hats, to scarves, hair clips, and tons of embellished hair goodies, don't be afraid to dress up your boring everyday hairstyle with these new creative idea. Look below to see some of the ways you can accessorize you hair this season, and check out more 2013 spring and summer hairstyles here.
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We're less than one week from our first service. Pause...that's kind of hard to believe. This has been a dream for a long time, and it's finally here. Exciting, yet very scary. There are still a few things that need to get done, but all in all, I think we're ready.
It's easy to be overcome by stress during times like this, but every time that starts to happen, I'm reminded that this is Jesus' thing, not mine. He said that He would build His Church. He's the One who draws people to Himself. He's opened and closed all of the doors that needed to be opened and closed. He will grow this church the way He wants to grow it.
So what's our role? Just to trust and obey. It's really that simple. Oh, and not to freak out over every little detail. That comes back to being a child, which is something else that's easy to forget.


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DressLily has evolved into a reputable and trustworthy supplier of latest fashion clothing and accessories which are designed for both men and women. The company's continued commitment to catering to its customers and taking their feedback seriously has contributed to its steady growth. The e-commerce company has recently rehashed its quality commitment by strengthening its quality control policies. Additionally, the company has announced the launch of priority direct shopping option. The management believes that these changes will help their customers to receive their products faster, while at the same time, they can quality products.
DressLily, the ecommerce fashion store is based out of China. From China, normal postal delivery of goods to faraway countries take weeks generally. Express delivery options are chosen by Chinese ecommerce companies just to ensure that their products reach the offshore customers faster than usual. However, DressLily management understands that express delivery is a more expensive option and recently introduced priority direct shopping for their customers so as to deliver goods at the speed of express delivery yet at the price of normal delivery.
In addition to that, the company has embraced new and more stringent quality control measures to make sure that the products meet their quality benchmarks. Products that are sold through DressLily by independent manufacturers and designers are sent as samples to the management. The fashion garments quality assessment team then takes a closer look at the samples to detect the defects. This way, manufacturing defects can easily be detected and eliminated.
DressLily quality assessment team recently launched an in-depth quality control measure to determine product quality before shipment. Even after a product passes an initial quality check, the company goes on to check the individual products for possible errors. Also, the management has reshaped its return, exchange and refund policy to ensure customer satisfaction. The ecommerce firm accepts returns within thirty days of the customer receiving it. The customer support team can be contacted through the 'Contact Us' page.
The ecommerce company is a subsidiary of Globalesgrow, an ecommerce corporation which also has brands like Trendsgal and NastyDress. NastyDress offers edgy apparels, whereas Trendsgal offers vintage style clothing. Both sites now have the same quality standards and logistics options as DressLily.
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A New University Consulting and Service Centre Opened
On February 28, 2018 Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra officially opened the Consulting and Service Centre located in the newly reconstructed premises of the university boarding house Zobor. The Centre aims to provide centralized counselling services for students in several areas. "I believe that these new locations will always be filled with pleasant atmosphere and good will, facilitating the most favourable conditions for the work of the teachers and advisors working in particular specialized areas of consulting services", said the rector of UKF in Nitra, prof. Zelenický, in his opening address. "I also believe that the Consulting and Service Centre will always be ready to provide help to those who need and demand it most."
As vice-rector Líšková said in her introductory speech, the idea of Consulting and Service Centre was first introduced in 2015 followed by the commencement of a Centralised system of guidance in 2017. Subsequently, the professional guarantors and advisors from different areas of counselling expressed their desire "that the Consulting and Service Centre is established at UKF in Nitra".
The launch of the Consulting and Service Centre means great support for student organizations: "The student parliament and other associations organize many events, activities and workshops, for which they need space and equipment, which is not always easy to get. Now we know where to seek help and support", said Victoria Kyseľová, the president of the Student parliament.
The opening of the Counselling and Service centre of UKF in Nitra is one of the major objects of university investment policy for the given period. Created with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, its original estimated investment amount was 220,000 EUR. The purpose of this investment was to create a centralised system of guidance and counselling for students in the existing renovated university premises in the area of Zobor university housing, where the new Centre provides offices, consulting rooms, and multipurpose rooms planned either for teaching or meetings of the Student parliament, as well as a variety of other social events.
Text: Mgr. Jana Krajčovičová
Photo: Lubo Balko
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Editor: Jeremy Hansom-Finger
Publisher: Dragnet
Type: Anthology of Poetry & Short Fiction
If there is any crime the internet should stand trial for it would be the creative-work-should-be-free mentality that has made any artistic profession a struggle. However with said mentality, the internet has been kind and has created a new business model to partly address the damage: the crowd-funder. Crowd-funding is giving the goods, be it webcomics or poetry, for free in the hope that the (ideally growing) fan base will like it enough that when money for the print issue is demanded through crowd-funding sites, fans are willing to pay up (Serious, one guy made more than a million dollars in a month from doing this). One up and coming local magazine that has gone this route is Dragnet whose (successfully funded) anthology I'm going to share with you now.
Anthologizing the beginning years of Dragnet, the cover looks like a Bioshock novelization bent on being as deco-art as it can unpretentiously be while set in a Newfoundland harbor. Already my first impression is a anthology that doesn't come bursting through the door, fists swinging, but rather one that would rather decorate your door with a supersoaker loaded with holy cranberry juice and aiming between the eyes when you open the door; yes I know that doesn't make any sense but once start reading, you'll have your own cute analogies to describe this odd discovery.
Unlike the elongated literary fiction from the likes of FiddleHead or Granta where reading is coughing through the spicy haze of "eclectic" no matter how much gritty realism they throw at it, Dragnet is a hyper-realistic bent with a speculative quirk, which keeps things fresh and flowing like an autumn day in December.
Reading the pages is encountering the last swamp thing left in the world and all he wants to do is undergo a species-change operation to be human or turning pages for a wine tour of someone's apartment. It's stories that hover around the edges of the camera filming reality TV, which make Dragnet shine like a new quarter on a gum-splattered sidewalk.
If there is a weakness to the anthology it's that the poems and fiction are so short you could breeze through them faster than a power nap.
But in a way it's shortness is appropriate for the glimpses into a weird little world that Dragnet makes for itself and in the end a great read in second-hand coffee shops next to auto shops, in a half-full subway car on Sunday afternoon, any time that you're not feeling routine. It is a most excellent introduction for someone who is sick of the Literary in literary magazines and wants to stir their birthday cake mix with a wrench.
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Cops give green light to events in some St Elizabeth communities
Floyd Green, member of parliament for South West St Elizabeth, has called on the police to review the strategy of banning events in communities.
Green, a junior minister in the Andrew Holness-led Government, told The STAR yesterday that the strategy has been bad for communities which depend on entertainment events for survival.
The St Elizabeth police have lifted a ban that was placed on entertainment event. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Anton Cardoza told a recent meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation that after a careful review, the entertainment ban has been lifted in three communities.
He said the ban have been lifted from the communities of Vineyard, Whitehall and Middle Quarters.
Responding to the decision to lift the ban in some communities, Green said that the measure "has had an extremely negative impact on the communities".
"The reality is that in all of these communities, events are a main source of income, not just for promoters but service providers. Most people have year-to-year events proceeds from which are used to send their children to school and to get by day to day," Green said.
The police instituted the parish-wide ban on entertainment events earlier this year in response to an increase in criminal activities. Green told The STAR that he believes the strategy is flawed.
"An area like Middle Quarters had a weekly round robin to support bars in the area so all of that had to come to a halt. It has been a very difficult time. As MP, I have had numerous complaints about the ill-effects and have lobbied at all levels for the ban to be lifted. It is my belief that the police should rethink the strategy of banning events in areas and instead focus on the events or promoters that have run afoul of the law. The wholesale approach does not support the strengthening of community police relations, and, in fact, deteriorates the relationship. I hope that in the other areas not mentioned across the parish the police will also lift the bans imposed," the MP said.


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"Song after song on Overnight Success I found
myself thinking "Dang I wish I had written that
one"! Well done my friend!" - Aaron Watson
"Zane Williams career is like a storm that's been
brewing on the horizon over the last few years.
Well, this latest project puts him right at the center
of the Texas Country Music universe. With
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"Overnight Success in my opinion, is a stellar
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What makes Zane Williams stand out is his songs. Like mini movies, they pull you in, tell you a story, make you laugh, and remind you of life's deepest truths. Zane wrote all eleven songs on his latest album, and while they cover a broad range of sonic and lyrical territory, his unique voice runs through them like a thread that ties them all together.
The clever and light-hearted title track, "Overnight Success," highlights the mythical ten steps than any aspiring musician must take to achieve their dream of instant stardom. "Sure Felt Like Goodbye" is a radio-ready rocker that ran up the Texas radio charts in the spring of 2013, and "On a Good Day" is a devastatingly beautiful expression of healing in the face of great loss. Each song that follows takes you on its own journey, from anthemic love in "When You've Got a Woman," to blue-collar bravado in "Hands of a Workin' Man." The music is country; no doubts, no apologies, but Zane makes the traditional sounds his own and manages to stay relevant while paying homage to the past.
Zane's own journey to becoming an overnight success began with writing songs as a hobby while at Abilene Christian University. After graduation in 1999, that hobby quickly grew into a career as a college coffeehouse performer, taking him to over five hundred colleges nationwide in a seven-year period. Following a two-year stint as a staff songwriter in Nashville and a top-20 Billboard hit with "Hurry Home" (recorded by Jason Michael Carroll), Zane moved back to Texas in 2008 and refocused his career on building a grassroots local following. Now, thanks to a busy touring schedule, a rapidly growing fan base, and a critically acclaimed new album, Zane's fifteen-year overnight success story is beginning its most interesting chapter yet.


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Football Changes the Rules
At the National Football League (NFL) annual meeting in March 2009, the league's competition committee adopted a number of new rules to be put into effect during the 2009–10 season. The most talked-about decision was not technically a new rule but rather a clarification of the existing "roughing the passer" regulation. The clarification would prohibit a defensive player who is on the ground from lunging at the lower legs of the opposing quarterback, though hand tackles from the position would still be allowed. (The prohibition did not apply to defenders who are blocked or fouled into the quarterback by another offensive player.) Violation of the revised rule would trigger a 15-yd unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty. The adjustment became known in the media as the "Brady Rule" after New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who, in the first quarter of the first game of the 2008–09 season, famously suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee when a defender dived forward from the ground to tackle him.
The loss of Brady—one of the biggest stars in the NFL—for the remainder of the season hurt both the Patriots and the league, and the NFL was determined to further protect its quarterbacks. There was, however, considerable backlash from both current and former players (primarily from the defensive side of the game), who felt that the emphasis on player safety was getting excessive and that the NFL was on its way toward becoming a "two-hand touch league." The critics noted that the clarification would make defenders try to act against their natural instinct to pursue the ball, which would be difficult to keep in check during the fast and furious play of a typical NFL game.
In addition to the Brady Rule, the league passed four more safety rules:
- An offensive player may not use his helmet, forearm, or shoulder to deliver a blindside block (one that is delivered to someone who does not see it coming) to an opponent's head or neck.
- Initial contact may not be made to the head of a defenseless receiver during a tackle.
- On a kickoff, the receiving team may not use a blocking wedge (players standing shoulder-to-shoulder who run upfield in front of the kick returner) of more than two players.
- During an onside kick, the kicking team cannot have more than five players on one side of the kicker pursuing the ball.
Another notable rule change, which had nothing to do with player safety, would allow replay officials to review whether a loose ball should be judged a fumble or an incomplete pass. This change also stemmed from a prominent event of the 2008–09 season, when an apparent fumble by Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler that was recovered by the San Diego Chargers was instead ruled an incomplete pass. Denver scored a touchdown and the game-winning two-point conversion soon thereafter, and the loss nearly cost the Chargers a play-off spot.


text: BUSINESS The Eat Sheet: 9 Hot Celebrity Restaurants 7:53 PM PDT 8/4/2011 by Nick Lotz FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Ryan Gosling's Tagine Beverly Hills The "Today" show spotlights nine star-backed eateries that have found success without luring paparazzi. Celebrities have a mixed record when opening restaurants. Just take a look at Britney Spears' NYLA, a New York City Cajun joint which the singer broke off involvement with in 2002 due to health code violations and management issues. On the other hand, her ex, Justin Timberlake, has opened up two successful Southern Hospitality barbeque joints in New York City. STORY: Justin Timberlake Praises Will Gluck Perhaps it can be good to fly under the radar. The Today Show's "Bites" site has just released its list of nine top restaurants that have found success … without chasing headlines. The list covers eateries located everywhere from Brooklyn to Beverly Hills, including Atlanta's Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante (261 19th Street), whose investors include Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and Wilmer Valderrama, and Doug E. Fresh's Chicken and Waffles (2245 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, NYC), which features classic Harlem soul food. But does Sammy Hagar's chain of Cabo Wabo Cantinas, including one in tequila-drenched Cabo San Lucas, really qualify as under the radar? Hoping to rub elbows with one of the owners? It could happen at Crazy, Stupid Love actor Ryan Gosling's Moroccan fine-dining establishment, Tagine (132 N. Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA). Gosling, writes Today's Linnea Covington, "is even rumored to occasionally wait tables when need be." Moroccan-born "Chef Ben" serves up dishes such as seven-spices lamb tagine with dates and prunes and phyllo pastries with Cornish hen, scrambled eggs and saffron. It also offers a seven-course tasting menu. Click here to see the complete list from Today.com STORY: Crazy, Stupid, Love: Film Review FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Nick Lotz email@example.com @thr


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Aspiring students who are willing to venture beyond Modesto's city limits have more diverse school options than the many private for-profits available. To help students with their educational decisions, we'll compares area schools using several facts and figures from the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES), covering topics such as net cost, location, size, and graduation rate.
Schools Closest to Modesto, California
The Modesto area offers a 2-year college in its immediate vicinity. Students willing to drive can attend a state university or a number of smaller institutions. Below is a list of the 5 schools closest to Modesto:
- Modesto Junior College (downtown Modesto)
- Humphreys College (3.2 miles away)
- Brightwood College-Modesto (6.2 miles away)
- San Joaquin Valley College (6.2 miles away)
- California State University-Stanislaus (12.7 miles away)
Largest Schools Near Modesto, California
The highest populated schools in and near Modesto range from nearly 10,000 to over 17,000 total students. The remaining 12 schools near Modesto have 500 or less students. The list below provides the 5 largest schools near Modesto:
- Modesto Junior College (17,739 total students)
- California State University-Stanislaus (9,282 total students)
- Brightwood College-Modesto (429 total students)
- ITT Technical Institute-Lathrop (387 total students)
- Humphreys College-Modesto (not reported)
Lowest Net Price
Students may want to consider the net cost of a school before making a final decision regarding which school they want to attend. The NCES determines a school's net cost by taking the total cost of full-time attendance and then subtracting the average amount of government or institutional aid received by students. The 2014-2015 net costs for 5 traditional schools in the Modesto area include:
- California State University-Stanislaus ($7,387)
- Modesto Junior College ($9,582)
- Brightwood College-Modesto ($22,449)
- ITT Technical Institute-Lathrop ($23,244)
- Humphreys College-Modesto (not reported)
Highest Graduation Rate
The graduation rates for traditional schools in the Modesto area range from 24%-76%, according to the NCES. The rates of the top five traditional schools below reflect full-time students who completed their programs within 150% of normal graduation time, which is six years for a bachelor's degree and three years for an associate's degree.
- Brightwood College-Modesto (76% graduation rate)
- California State University-Stanislaus (55% graduation rate)
- ITT Technical Institute-Lathrop (40% graduation rate)
- Modesto Junior College (24% graduation rate)
- Humphreys College-Modesto (not reported)
Considering these critical factors, including graduation rate, price, size, and location, are enormously valuable in the college selection process for students thinking about enrolling in a school near Modesto.


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I would say an ionic Hubbard model on the triangular lattice.
About a decade ago sodium cobaltate [NaxCoO2] was the "flavour of the month" when it came to strongly correlated electron materials. And then along came the iron pnictide superconductors....
The cobalt ions within a layer of the crystal structure form a triangular lattice and the sodium ions donate electrons to conducting layers. Hence, it is natural to consider a doped Hubbard model on a triangular lattice as the simplest possible effective Hamiltonian for these materials.
This led to numerous studies of this model. Today most studies of this model will also claim relevance to sodium cobaltates. I disagree.
The sodium ions play a larger role that cannot be neglected. They actually modify the intra-layer electronic structure. Specifically, they spatially order in a manner dependent on the doping level.
This is unlike the case of the cuprates where the atoms between layers [and dopants] are merely spacers and do not change with doping.
Jaime Merino, Ben Powell, and I discussed this in a series of papers, discussed in an earlier post. In a 2006 PRB we considered the simple one band Hubbard model and pointed out that it could not describe all the cobaltates properties. The figure below shows how the spatial ordering of the sodium ions at different dopings produces different site energies on the triangular lattice.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
What is the minimal one-band Hamiltonian for sodium cobaltates?
Posted by Ross H. McKenzie at 4:10 PM
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Kristyn is a down-to-earth mother who strives for meeting her clients' needs and providing the most personal customer service possible. She emphasizes enjoying the process of getting a new home, not creating stress for the client with the transaction. She takes her job seriously and has a passionate work ethic to stand out from the rest of her competition. She's a very active individual that enjoys running and supporting her two teenage daughters.
Kristyn takes the approach towards real estate to a new level in her blog. Her articles focus on the constant activity of Oklahoma City, the events, the holidays, and the benefits of being a resident in this part of town. She personalizes this blog, adding her own stories or events to articles to create meaningful content rather than listing figures or re-hasing market predictions. She understands what the true value of marketting is, because when you get down to it, the best way to sell a house is showing how compatable, friendly, and fun the community is. Articles like "Urban Living OKC Style!" tells the daily account of a woman who loves the industry and loves what she does. And when Kristyn writes about it, she knows what she's talking about. It's like asking a third-generation "sooner" where the hot spots are, what the history of the town is, where the best restraunts are, or who throws the best parties. As a foreigner to Oklahoma City, this blog just oozes with the ins-and-outs of whats popping there.
Her site format is simple, clean, and professional. It presents itself like a diary or journal, very easy to follow and addictive to read. The navigation allows easy access to her listings, mortgage lenders that she's had history with, estate sales, you name it. Sell a Metro Home is what blogs are all about, an online commentary on her life.
Today, the blogging world is bogged down by 'content farmers' or technical superiority when really what made them attractive to readers in the first place is the enticing articles and personal perspectives of the author. I urge you to read this blog if you're looking for a home in Oklahoma City, or are a blogger yourself and need to grab some ideas of what makes a blog pop. Kristyn does an amazing job of mastering the art of blogging.
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