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- Publication Date: May 12, 2015
- Price: $17.95
- Trim Size: 5 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄4
- Page Count: 416
- Format: Hardcover
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Read this thought-provoking, critically acclaimed novel from Frances Hardinge, winner of the Costa Book of the Year and Costa Children's Book Awards for The Lie Tree.
When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry, her sister seems scared of her, and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest to find the truth she must travel into the terrifying underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family—before it's too late . . .
Set in England after World War I, this is a brilliantly creepy but ultimately loving story of the relationship between two sisters who have to band together against a world where nothing is as it seems.
STARRED REVIEW— Carrie Shaurette, Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood, NJ, School Library Journal
"Fans of Hardinge will not be disappointed in this latest spine-chilling, creative work that offers a nuanced depiction of grief within the structure of a well-wrought fantasy."
"Hardinge slowly and craftily builds a horrific yet spellbinding narrative that culminates in an unforgettable confrontation...and those who like horror served with a side of hopeful frightfulness will thoroughly enjoy this book."— Etienne Vallee, VOYA
STARRED REVIEW— Kirkus Reviews
"Nuanced and intense, this painstakingly created tale mimics the Escher-like constructions of its villainous Architect, fooling the eyes and entangling the emotions of readers willing and able to enter into a world like no other."
STARRED REVIEW— Krista Hutley, Booklist
"In addition to her beautiful, enrapturing, and careful use of language, Hardinge's story is vivid, frightening, and inventive, with narrative twists and turns that feel both surprising and inevitable....A piercing, chilling page-turner."
STARRED REVIEW— Publishers Weekly
"In the guise of a gorgeously written and disconcerting fairy tale, Hardinge delves deeply into the darker side of family life, particularly sibling rivalry and the devasting effect war can have on those left at home."
"Cuckoo Song is a sophisticated, disturbing tale that shivers with suspense and touching moments of bravery."— The Horn Book Magazine
"With a combination of horror and wry humor reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's Coraline, Cuckoo Song transcends its teen-reader designation. The pyschological and historical nuances...will mesmerize older readers as well."— BookPage
STARRED REVIEW— The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Hardinge's quiet but elegant prose moves the story seamlessly from an effectively creepy horror tale to a powerful, emotionally resonant story of regret and forgiveness."
About the author
Frances Hardinge is the winner of the Costa Book of the Year and Costa Children's Book Awards for The Lie Tree. She is also the author of The Lost Conspiracy (five starred reviews; Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist), Fly by Night (shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize), Well Witched (School Library Journal Best Book of 2008), and Fly Trap (shortlisted for the Guardian prize, longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal). She lives in England. www.franceshardinge.com.


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Over at Home Barista I've been collaborating on a series of peer-reviewed espresso evaluations. The structure of these reviews has been illuminating and the results very interesting.
First - by focusing on private and collaborative peer-reviewing before publishing, the usual "didn't really nail the extraction parameters" problems are being reduced if not eliminated. With a bunch of reviewers all working on their own with the coffees (usually from a common starting point), we've been able to rapidly identify one or two "sweet spots" and then focus on optimization and most of all tasting around those parameter sets. This is yielding reviews that are more focused on "how do you get this espresso to taste good - and what does a good espresso from this coffee taste like" than the usual "here is my numerical score and two sentences of flavor descriptors. In other words - espresso is being treated differently from how coffee would be treated when cupped and the specific barista and equipment issues around espresso are being addressed.
Second - directed peer-reviewing like this does a reasonably good job of adjusting for (and making transparent) personal taste. As I've said many times, "just because you don't like this coffee doesn't mean it's a bad coffee."
Third - the wide spread of perspectives, tastes, experience and equipment among the reviewers actually gives a far better picture of the coffee. By getting all the different data sources and results and the combining and correlating - the big picture really does emerge.
It's been a very good experience - one I've enjoyed immensely. I'm looking forward to the future reviews a ton. So far reviews have been of Counter Culture Toscano and Ecco Espresso - with Intelligentsia Black Cat and Stumptown Hairbender coming up this week I believe.
But more then the enjoyment of the experience - I think there is something important to learn here. I think this sort of approach has some real power and validity and I hope it spreads and I really hope that it is adopted by the professional community. I think that this is where it could do the most good. Yeah... it's good that this is being done in the Home community (especially given that something like 70% of the home enthusiasts say their coffee buying decisions are driven by online reviews). But if the Pros got on board with this approach it could not only improve espresso (IMHO) but also start to create more knowledge sharing and more collaboration within the industry. And god knows we need that.
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Course Title: Prepare tax documentation for individuals
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5347 Diploma of Accounting
Course Title: Prepare tax documentation for individuals
Portfolio: BUS Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 80Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare non-complex income tax returns for individuals in accordance with statutory requirements, and encompasses gathering and verifying data, calculating taxable income and reviewing compliance requirements.
It applies to individuals who use systematic approaches and follow specific guidelines to ensure compliance requirements are met.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This unit is designed to meet educational requirements of the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB). Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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FNSACC502 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
1. Gather client data and verify client, organisational and legislative requirements
2. Identify, record and present client's tax documentation
3. Lodge tax documentation
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- research, critically evaluate and apply new or changed legislative requirements and apply where relevant to the preparation of the client's tax documentation
- identify client data required to calculate taxable income
- prepare tax documentation for an individual that complies with:
- Australian taxation law and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rulings
- accounting principles and practices
- organisational policy and procedures
- provide advice to client on tax documentation presented and obtain verification and approval.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- identify and explain ethical considerations and legislative requirements relevant to the preparation of tax documentation for individual taxpayers, including:
- conflict of interest
- responsibilities of tax agents including Code of Professional Conduct obligations under the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) and Tax Agent Services Regulations (TASR)
- identify and explain the following key elements of Australian tax law as it relates to tax documentation for individual taxpayers:
- the rules and principles of Australian tax law including an understanding of the legal environment in which these principles operate, basics of the legal system, constitutional considerations and separation of powers
- key aspects of the income tax law covering concepts of:
- residence and source
- related elements of international tax
- assessable income
- deductions (including general, specific and decline in value)
- tax rebates and offsets
- tax accounting
- income test definitions that include reportable superannuation and fringe benefits tax (FBT)
- key aspects of relevant principles ad application of the capital gains tax (CGT), FBT and termination payment rules for individual taxpayers
- basic concept of goods and services tax (GST)
- administrative aspects of the taxes identified above including documentation, tax collection and withholding mechanisms, assessments, obligations, rulings, penalties and audits
- specific and general anti-avoidance tax rules for individuals
- describe the key sources of information and data required to calculate taxable income
- describe the key features of organisational policy and procedures relating to the preparation of tax documentation for individual taxpayers
- outline the key accounting principles and practices relevant to the preparation of tax documentation for individual taxpayers
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the accounting field of work and include access to:
- common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
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Vintage Car and Bike Meet - our Main Fundraising event!
Sunday 30th August
10.00am - 5.00pm FREE entry
Drive over in your vintage car or on your vintage motor bike, or just turn up and enjoy the spectacle! Live music, costumed dancers, tombola, art and craft stalls, car boot (£5 per car), hot food, teas & cakes all day long! Join us for a day of vintage fun and help us raise money for a good cause. Everyone welcome including dogs! Classic Cars also welcome.
Please contact us if you are interested in setting up a stall / carboot or if you'd like to help in anyway on the day. We need entertainers and tombola prizes. Pop in to our tearoom or tel / text Anna 0780 320685 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com
HUGE thanks to everyone who supported this event in 2019. You helped us raise an amazing £667
Tea Tasting with a real Tea Merchant!
Monday 7th September 7.00 - 9.00pm
A rare opportunity to meet a real tea expert!
We are delighted to welcome back James Pogson, Director of Northern Tea Merchants http://www.northern-tea.com
Executive Director and President of the UKTIA. What James doesn't know about tea - isn't worth knowing!
Discover and taste 10 teas and find out everything you ever wanted to know about tea. A truly unique and wonderful experience. A must for any tea lover.
Suggested donation £10 - all proceeds go to HOPE.
Space is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Thanks to James and all who came - you helped us raised a wonderful £231.50 in 2019
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How our Tearoom Began -
9th Anniversary Tea Talk
Friday 2nd October 7.00 - 9.00pm
From doodle to tea tent, to timber to tearoom! Discover the story behind our purpose built tea shed.A truly inspirational evening with lots of tea and cake to celebrate!
Only £5 per person. All proceeds go to HOPE Against Cancer.
Space is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
David Bowie limited edition prints
This stunning pencil portrait of David Bowie was created by our 'Tea Lady' Anna Stasinska, whilst studying design at Loughborough College of Art in 1984.
"1984" is a 1974 single by David Bowie, it was inspired by George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four and originally intended for a stage musical based on the novel, which was never produced because permission was refused by Orwell's wife.
Bowie, died of liver cancer on 10th January 2016, aged 69.
To celebrate his life we are offering a limited edition of 69 signed A3 prints, one for each year of his life. The original A2 pencil portrait will also be sold. All profits will go to HOPE AGAINST CANCER. Click on the logo to find out more about this worth while cause.
A3 limited edition, signed Bowie Giclée prints £55 (43x53cm black frame, white mount) £20 from each sale goes to Hope Against Cancer.
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Weather, climate, astronomy, and the sun are interpreted in this gallery with its adjacent rooftop terrace.
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Finding a business phone service provider in Loveland, OH can be confusing at times. But it is a very important first step when you are a business owner, whether you are just starting up or have been in business for years. The telephone is still the first form of communication most customers and vendors go for when they want to get in touch with a business, especially if that business happens to be further away. You need a phone service that is both affordable and reliable, so before you make the decision of what company to go with, do your research. There are two main phone service providers that you can choose from, either a traditional analog service or the newer VoIP phone service. You should understand just what the difference is between the two before you make your final decision. You can compare below the difference between these two types of providers.
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VoIP stands for voice over Internet protocol. This type of phone service has been in use for more than a decade but has only become mainstream in the past few years. Many businesses have decided to try something new and get rid of their PSTN service. New companies, particularly start-ups, are also more likely to try VoIP phone service for their communication needs with their companies. Calls are simply carried through the company Internet provider and are exactly the same as when you use a traditional line. However, since your Internet will be used to conduct business calls, you will want to make sure your connection is strong and secure. If you would like, use our Wirefly Internet Speed Test to make sure you have dependable VoIP call quality.
The biggest difference when it comes to VoIP and PSTN service is the way the calls are carried through each one. A PSTN service still uses an analog signal to deliver calls. With a VoIP service, all calls are digitized and are sent through an Internet service provider instead. Using the Internet to carry calls is much more affordable than using a traditional analog service, so making and receiving phone calls costs less. This is especially helpful for any business that has to make a lot of long distance or international phone calls for their company. Many VoIP providers offer flat rate packages that are specifically for making long distance calls so their customers do not have to worry about huge rate increases on their bills every month.
With a VoIP service in Loveland, OH, you can also request every type of feature that you would get with a PSTN phone service. You are probably used to features such as Caller ID and call forwarding, and these are basic features that most companies offer. You can also put in multiple extensions, have remote access to your voicemail and enjoy fax to voicemail when you choose a VoIP service provider. Just ask your provider when you set up your lines about all the extra features they supply.
The rise in popularity of VoIP services, especially among smaller businesses and startups, means that there are many providers in the market who are competing to convince you that they are the best choice. Choosing a provider may seem difficult, however, the popularity of VoIP and the number of providers in the market can work to your advantage because it means that the chances of finding the perfect one are higher.
The most important thing to establish before choosing a provider is what your communication needs are. Small businesses will not need a big package with many add-ons, while bigger corporations will benefit from these. Asking yourself how many lines you will need, or which features you will use on a regular basis will ensure that you do not pay for unnecessary items. It is key to consider the predicted growth of your business, this will help you figure out the type of contract you sign as well as assist you in evaluating how much you can spend on a phone service provider.
After you have established all of the above you can look into what the VoIP providers in Loveland, OH are offering. Consider which services they provide and if they are affordable. Remember that with the number of providers in the market, investigating the company's reputation can save you a lot of frustration and money. A good phone system can be crucial to your business's success so make sure that you hire a service that has a good record in terms of reliability and customer service.
The traditional business phone service uses the PSTN, short for public switched telephone network. The PSTN system is still greatly used nationwide and routes calls through a series of cables, telephone lines and satellites. This system is also what most mobile networks go through. This phone system was the first of its kind and has been in use for around a hundred years.
The infrastructure of the PSTN system is very large and old, making it more difficult and expensive to maintain. This causes it to be more costly than Loveland, OH VoIP service because of the maintenance required to keep the system operational. PSTN is still analog, and sending calls long distances requires more work and expense.
Making a call over the PSTN when it is long distance requires the data to make stops at various locations. This data goes through different equipment that is owned by multiple companies, making the call more expensive. While most of the infrastructure that carries, switches and routes a PSTN call have become totally digital, the "last mile' is still analog. This is the connection found between the closest central office and the customer.
Most Loveland, OH companies use a PBX, or private branch exchange, to route calls that are received within their office. When you set up a business phone service, the PBX is what allows the users to enjoy the different call features, such as voicemail, caller ID, multiple extensions and more.
The PBX in a traditional PSTN phone system may be located at a remote location or at the user's premises. But no matter where it is, an analog PBX is expensive. A complete business phone system which uses a PBX will need countless types of hardware that the business owner must purchase themselves. This investment may start at $1,000 and up. Not only that, configuration and maintenance will be a separate cost, which could run you a $100 an hour or more.
Upgrading a traditional PBX in Loveland, OH can be difficult and expensive. Many of the PBX systems only support a small amount of lines. This will become a problem if your business becomes larger and you need to add more extensions. You'll end up having to pay for more hardware to accommodate your growth, as well as the service hours to install them.
A PBX may also experience issues and breakdowns, much like other types of electronic hardware. This could result in expensive repairs and hardware replacement costs if you have a problem with your PBX. If your PBX becomes obsolete, you'll also be responsible for replacing it, which could conceivably occur every few years. This could end up costing you hundreds of dollars over time, plus the aggravation of having to have a costly service team come in.
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Positive Business in Action
Business leaders show how they're changing their organizations, and society, for the better at the Michigan Ross Positive Business Conference.
John Kohl wasn't necessarily thinking about changing society when he first applied positive business principles to his company, Atlas Wholesale Food Co. in Detroit. He just wanted to save a longstanding family business that was bleeding cash and suffered low morale.
To help do that, he applied the open-book finance system he learned in Professor Wayne Baker's Evening MBA class. Fast forward four years and the company is profitable, growing, and has engaged employees who think like owners.
Kohl, CEO of Atlas, is spreading the word and was one of many practitioners at the 2015 Positive Business Conference at Michigan Ross who showed what positive business — the idea the companies should offer not only economic value but well-being for employees, neighbors, and society — looks like in the real world.
"When I became the CEO, the culture was very 'us vs them;' there was blaming and finger-pointing," he said. "I asked, 'How do I change the perception?' Open-book finance seemed like the way to do it."
Michigan Ross hosts the annual conference — which drew 315 business leaders, academics, and students — to show the latest ideas on how to create and run a positive business. Ross faculty lead the way in researching and documenting how the best companies apply these principles. They've shown that helping employees thrive, being transparent, and demonstrating social responsibility is the way to higher profits, happier customers, and healthier suppliers.
But people need to see it in action.
"This isn't some Pollyanna feel-good campaign," said Professor Wally Hopp, senior associate dean for faculty and research. "This is good business sense."
Dean Alison Davis-Blake says it's critical for businesses to create great workplaces and become great local and neighbors — along with making money — because of the immense influence they wield.
"Business, more than any other entity, has the ability to amass great economic, social, and political power and to use it in a nimble way," she said. Business doesn't some have the constraints governments face, and they directly affect the daily health and well-being of so many people in the world.
That applies to businesses large and small, all of which shared stories at the conference — from General Motors to the city of Ballarat in Australia.
"Purpose" was a major theme of the conference. It sounds simple, but the idea is often misapplied. It's fashionable for companies to have purpose statements, but Professor Robert Quinn pointed out the vast majority of employees see those purpose statements as hypocritical.
"Purpose has to be discovered," Quinn said. "It's not something the boss can announce." After that, it has to be defined and acted upon.
Menlo Innovations, an Ann Arbor tech firm, was founded on the idea that there's a better way to do business than drive people into the ground. CEO and Chief Storyteller Rich Sheridan wanted to know if there was profit in a joyful workplace.
Turns out there is.
Menlo's culture is unique. Employees work two to a computer and rotate partners every couple of weeks. There's little hierarchy. Meetings are brief and open. That's produced an atmosphere of trust and collaboration. Happy customers and profitability go hand-in-hand with the culture.
"We didn't build an open and collaborative workspace," he said. "We built an open and collaborative culture, then we built a workspace to fit our culture."
What about larger companies? How can one person, or even a group, change the direction of a multi-billion, multinational corporation with thousands of employees? The good news there is that small change in a large company has outsized effects.
"It doesn't take much of a change to make a difference over time," said Professor Kim Cameron. "If we can do 1 percent, it will be worth it."
Christine Bader, an author and "corporate idealist," has a lot of experience driving that kind of change at a large company. She worked on social impact projects at BP, steering the oil giant to responsible environmental and workplace practices on developments in Indonesia and China. It's sometimes lonely, hard work but worth the effort, she says.
"Big business can and must do great things in the world," she said. "But it's not going to happen by accident."
Ross Lecturer Chris White said the world simply needs positive business. There are still 150 million child laborers around the globe. Only 13 percent of the workforce reports feeling engaged. About 57 percent of people don't trust business leaders to make the right decisions.
That's why he says the world needs companies like Menlo Innovations, people like Dave Berdish at Ford Motor Co. who created a human rights code for suppliers, and people to stay at big companies and work for positive change.
"The world needs positive business, and the world needs you," White said.
Set your calendar for the 2016 Positive Business Conference, which will be held May 12-13 at Michigan Ross.
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Suitable for children aged three years and older, this three-piece dinner set contains a plate, a bowl (measuring 23 x 24 x 7cms) and a tumbler. There are no customer reviews of this particular item on the Debenhams website but I can vouch for the fact that 'themed' dinner sets go down well with little kids, and can work wonders when it comes to getting them to the table and encouraging them to be enthusiastic at meal times. It's amazing how quickly a kid can eat up (even when vegetables are involved) if they're on a quest to reveal the face of their favourite TV character.
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Mercedes Benz has been the star in many lives and the ruler of many hearts since times immemorial. The German automobile brand founded by Karl Benz 1926 has risen to become the most recognized automobile brand all over the world. Mercedes Me is your personal Merc. guide. All the innovative services, the products and lifestyle hacks are brought by Mercedes, at one place, to you. The video shows a tour discovery of Key West, Florida. That is exactly what Mercedes as a brand is to the owner, Far more than just a car.


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A new promotion from Burger King sounds too good to be true.
For eight days, the chain is basically giving away its iconic Whoppers for a penny.
But there is a small catch: you have to help them troll their competition.
In order to cash in on the one-cent sale, you have to pull into a McDonald's parking lot.
All customers have to do is stop within 600 feet of the golden arches, order a Whopper on Burger King's relaunched app, then follow along as it navigates to the closest Burger King.
The chain says the concept is simple, as long as you don't try to actually order a Whopper from McDonald's.
The promotion dubbed the "Whopper Detour," is good until December 12th.
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Job Title: Solution Consultant - Retail Solutions (SVCS-111518-002b)
Sales specialist with subject matter expertise on retail technology solutions including Point of Sale hardware including OS and driver support, retail store software, and related Professional Services. This position will provide SME (subject matter expertise) on the assigned Toshiba solutions to direct retail clients/ prospects with a goal to also build and maintain positive, long-term relationships. The Solution Consultant is responsible for achieving the revenue and profit objectives assigned in support of the North American region.
This position reports to the Director, Solution Consultant Group. Our preference is to locate in North Carolina with the intent of working from the TGCS HQ location in Durham, NC. - but remote locations will be considered.
Responsibilities of the Solution Consultant:
- Execute tactical and strategic consultative sales account plans for existing and new clients in order to achieve the revenue targets (quota) as directed by the Business. This includes the handling of staff and partner queries effectively and dealing with various selling objections during the sales process.
- Establish and maintain a high level of positive and effective contact with key partners, agents, lead generators and others to enhance sales opportunities for new and continuing business development and major partner accounts within the Channel.
- Develop, manage, and maintain a robust pipeline of sales opportunities through the entire sales cycle using Salesforce.com to log and keep track of sales opportunities.
- Present and demonstrate Toshiba solutions in group meetings to senior executives and emphasizes salable features such as company vision, strategy, reputation, products/systems architecture, flexibility of design, process re-engineering capability, integration of client systems environment, return-on-investment (ROI) studies, etc.
- Maintain up to date and accurate customer sales records, expense plans, budgets and related databases.
- Responds to customers RFP/RFI Requests in a timely and professional manner to facilitate success.
- Maintain constant awareness of markets, competitor activities and problems within the Channel, recognize trends that develop, and make appropriate strategic and tactical sales/marketing/program recommendations to take corrective actions.
- Travel as necessary to maintain a presence with customers, staff, and enhance relationship opportunities, attend trade shows, and visit client facilities on a consistent timetable or schedule.
- Identify opportunities for improvement processes in general working practices and team efficiency.
- Will work very closely with other members of the Sales Group.
Required Skills:
- Has 5-8 years of experience specifically in retail solutions
- Deep retail solution expertise and working knowledge of how assigned solutions will solve complex business problems in a retail client's environment.
- Working retail industry knowledge or actual experience working within the industry
- Ability to execute tactical and strategic sales account plans for existing and new clients in order to achieve the revenue targets as assigned. This includes the handling of customer queries effectively and dealing with objections during the sales process.
- Strong presentation skills with the capability of interacting with senior management levels such as CEO, COO, CFO, CTO/CIO.
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Fireworks shows planned all summer long at MWCD lake parks
May 7, 2013
There's nothing quite like fireworks in the skies over the lakes of the Muskingum River Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD).
And spectacular fireworks shows are planned again this summer at the five MWCD lake parks – located at Atwood, Charles Mill, Pleasant Hill, Seneca and Tappan lakes. In fact, Pleasant Hill Lake Park located near Loudonville will host three big shows this summer, on May 25, July 5 and July 20.
Fireworks are scheduled at the parks on the following dates, at dark (with rain dates also listed):
Atwood Lake Park – July 4 (Thursday) – rain date is July 5
Charles Mill Lake Park – July 6 (Saturday) – rain date to be determined
Pleasant Hill Lake Park – May 25 (Saturday), July 5 (Friday) and July 20 (Saturday) – rain date is Sept. 2
Seneca Lake Park - July 6 (Saturday) – rain date is July 7
Tappan Lake Park – July 6 (Saturday) – rain date is July 7
Activities also are planned throughout the camping season at the MWCD lake parks, and camping is available all year long. For a list of rates and complete details, including how to make overnight reservations, visit the MWCD website at www.mwcd.org.
The full park season at the MWCD lake parks runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Admission for a day at the parks, including use of the swimming beaches, is only $5 per vehicle during the park season.
Atwood Lake Park is located in Carroll and Tuscarawas counties only a few miles from the Bolivar exit of I-77,
Charles Mill Lake Park is located near Mansfield off Rt. 30 and I-71 in Ashland and Richland counties, Pleasant Hill Lake Park is located near Loudonville and Perrysville in Ashland and Richland counties, Seneca Lake Park is located just south of the intersection of I-70 and I-77 in Guernsey and Noble counties, and Tappan Lake Park is located a few miles west of Cadiz off Rt. 250 in Harrison County.
The MWCD, a political subdivision of the state, was organized in 1933 to develop and implement a plan to reduce flooding and conserve water for beneficial public uses in the Muskingum River Watershed, the largest wholly contained watershed in Ohio. Since their construction, the 16 reservoirs and dams in the MWCD region have been credited for saving more than $10 billion worth of potential property damage from flooding, according to the federal government, as well as providing popular recreational opportunities that bolster the region's economy. A significant portion of the reservoirs are managed by the MWCD and the dams are managed for flood-risk management by the federal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
For more information about the MWCD, visit www.mwcd.org and follow the MWCD on Facebook and Twitter.
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Today we went to the city of Davao far in the south of the Philippines, and very close to Indonesia. The city is famous for its white sand beaches, and a VERY stinky, delicious fruit called durian. It's so stinky, in fact, that the Singapore government bans it on all public transportation. Our mission today was to train a group of the city Congressman's university scholars. They are a core of students that he sponsors to go to university.
We arrived and met the most amazing member of the Congressman's staff, Boi. Boi served the Congressman's father, a former congressman himself, and now serves Cong Karlo (as they call him). He took us to the University of Southeastern Philippines where we met the core scholars and Cong Karlo. Get ready for some amazing news: this core group of scholars and Cong Karlo have forged connections with at least 3 different universities and the spouses of other congress members to bring the LitClub program to children all over the city! Cong Karlo's core would be the "trainers" and first batch of leaders. They want to train others and start many more LitClubs.
We played the name game, sang the hello song, taught them Tuwe Tuwe, which is rapidly gaining popularity amongst filipinos, modeled a read aloud, showed them the new curriculum, modeled turn and talks, sang the goodbye song, and shared with each other our hopes and dreams for the LitClubs. We came back feeling wonderful about the clubs in Davao, not to mention a LOT of durian, currently stinking up the fridge and freezer in Pam's hotel room.
It was a great day! Tomorrow morning we're going to the PEARLS site one last time to say goodbye to the kids, have breakfast with kristine from the Vibal Foundation to solidify the ambassador role here, and then to the airport for our flight back to NYC! I'm looking forward to the space and familiarity of the city, so that I can process all the things we have seen and done. This trip was so fruitful, showing us what is happening in the Philippines, where and how to run LitClubs, and who can help us reach our goals. All in all a wonderful discovery trip!
Source: http://litworld.org/litcorpsblog/2012/8/28/reflection-and-discovery-day-4.html


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HSBC to stir up local rivalry with launch of P2P payments app in Hong Kong
By Finextra
HSBC is to launch a P2P mobile payment app in Hong Kong in early 2017, taking on established market operator Jetco.
Available to customers from any bank, the Payme app enables cash transfers to friends using just the recipient's mobile phone number.
HSBC will be entering a mature market. HK ATM operator Joint Electronic Teller Services (Jetco) last year launched a similar P2P service with four local banks onboard. The company, which has more than 30 member banks in Hong Kong and Macao, expects another four banks to join later this year and is planning to roll out the service to Macao with the support of a further eight banks.
Customers of participating banks can directly transfer money to any bank accounts at more than 30 banks, including both participating and non-participating banks as well as non-Jetco banks.
HSBC's arrival as a go-it-alone entrant in the market is set to stir up some local rivalry. Angus Choi, Jetco CEO says: "Mobile payment is on track to become a part of daily life for Hong Kong public. However, for people to enjoy a truly convenient and barrier-free P2P service, there is a need for one interoperable P2P platform."


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Genealogy & Family History
A.C. Ivory is a professional genealogist and a technology geek. He is always looking for new tools and software that can help with his personal genealogy as well as his client's at work.
His research specialties include southern and mid-south states as well as mid-western states. He has done research in almost every state in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Honduras, England, Ireland, Scandinavia, and more.
A.C. focuses on creative ways to share your family history using both technology and traditional printing. He has created family history websites, blogs, movies/slideshows, books and more.
A.C. is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Southern California Genealogical Society and the Utah Genealogical Association.
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Find My Ancestor is my main family genealogy website. This site is where I blog about my family history and post photos, stories and overall information about my ancestors.


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Gen. James F. Amos became the 35th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps on Oct. 22. A Marine
aviator, Amos has held command at all levels, from lieutenant colonel to lieutenant general, most recently
serving as the 31st assistant commandant of the Corps from 2008 to 2010.
Amos laid out his priorities for the service in the "Commandant's Planning Guidance" for 2010, saying his
No. 1 priority is continuing to provide the best trained and equipped Marine units to Afghanistan. The commandant also noted the importance of rebalancing the service and posturing it for the future. Other priorities include better educating and training Marines "to succeed in distributed operations and increasingly
complex environments" and keeping "faith with our Marines, our Sailors and our families."
The Marine Corps has some significant challenges ahead, not the least of which is the budget, what Amos
calls "the absolute near-term alligator." The commandant discussed how the service can meet the demands
of today and prepare the expeditionary force for the future under extreme fiscal constraints with
Managing Editor Richard R. Burgess and Editor in Chief Amy L. Wittman. Excerpts follow:
How would you make the case that the Marine
Corps is vital to national defense?
AMOS: In a nutshell, we are America's crisis response
force. The United States of America needs a force that
can get out the door very quickly, a force that's in a
high state of readiness — all the time — and a force
that is willing to adapt to really any kind of environment, that is willing to live in harsh environments, that
brings skill sets that range from full major combat
operations to taking care of folks.
I'm not saying that a force in the Army can't respond
to something, I'm not saying a force in the Navy or the
Air Force [cannot], but we bring the whole package.
We don't just bring airplanes, we don't just bring
ground forces, we bring everything.
We bring an air-ground logistics capability that is
structured and scaled and sized for each individual crisis.
We respond to today's crisis, with today's force, today.
When a crisis hits around the world — it can be a
humanitarian crisis, it can be a crisis off the coast of
Libya, it can be something someplace else — America
needs a force that it can send rapidly. Ideally, it would
come from some type of forward-deployed naval ves-
sels, you could put it on airplanes, but it is ready to go.
That is the Marines Corps' lane.
The other services each have a domain. The Navy has
the sea/water domain. The Army has the ground domain. The Air Force has the sky and space domain. If
you imagine a Venn diagram, with three circles overlapping in the center, that's the lane of the Marine Corps.
We're not trying to do other services' missions, but we
are our nation's sole crisis response force. Without us,
the truth of the matter is our nation won't be able to
respond the way it might like to.
When I was being interviewed for this job, a very sen-ior civilian who interviewed me said, "You know, the neatthing about the Marines is, we can have a crisis cook off— we could send the Marines in and we're not even surewhat they should do. We just know we need to get some-body there on the ground, and the Marines will figure itout when they get there." That was a direct quote: "TheMarines will just figure it out when they get there."It means that we come with this expeditionary"adapt" and "overcome" mindset. We're ready to go.When Libya hit and a no-fly zone was going to be instat-ed, they brought two of the three amphibious ships up


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Moon Camp Challenge: Be part of the future of space exploration by designing a Moon base
The Moon Camp Challenge is a new interdisciplinary school project that invites students, aged 8 to 19, to team up and design their own human base on the Moon, a 'Moon Camp'.
The project will allow students to use exciting and innovative learning technologies, such as 3D modelling, to explore the extreme environment of space, in particular on the Moon, to better understand how environment affects habitability.
The first Moon Camp Challenge will run in the school year 2018/19. It will be launched during World Space Week 2018 and it will continue throughout 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing.
In the future, to enable astronauts to stay on the Moon for long periods of time, new infrastructures have to be developed to solve important challenges; protection from radiation and meteorites, energy production, the extraction and recycling of water, food production and much more. The Moon Camp Challenge invites students to become Moon explorers and decode some of the complexities future astronauts may face.
The Moon Camp Challenge is an educational and inspirational programme run in collaboration between ESA and the Airbus Foundation, featuring preparatory classroom activities that focus on learning-by-design and science experimentation. Students will have to develop a number of scientific experiments related to the Moon and apply their acquired knowledge to design their own Moon Camp using a 3D modelling tool (Tinkercad or Fusion 360).
The participating teachers and students will be invited to participate in webinars with space experts and then share their designs online. A jury of experts will select the best projects.
Who can participate?
Participation is open to teams of students aged 8-19 through two entry paths: ESA Member States or Associate Member States1, and worldwide. Teams will also be able to choose between two different difficulty levels. Teams must be supported by a teacher or an educator.
Detailed guidelines for the challenge will be published soon.
Supporting Resources
The ESA Education Office in collaboration with the ESEROs(European Space Education Resource Office), is preparing new classroom resources for primary and secondary school teachers on subjects such as protection from radiation and meteorites, food, water, energy, landing on the Moon, communication with Earth, the Moon environment, finding the best location for a Moon base, and others.
Airbus Foundation has developed a set of 18 animations to introduce the topics mentioned.
Stay tuned for registrations, the first edition of the Moon Camp Challenge is just around the corner.
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Snowden, Drugs, and Civil War
Dear Brian,
How does Edward Snowden earn a living in 2015?
As far as I know, he made a decent chunk of change (over $1 million) for the movie rights to his story in CitizenFour and Snowden.
Other than that, I have no clue and can't wait to find out the answer, hopefully from the man himself.
Here's a link to Wikileaks' Sony files that reveals Edward Snowdens's Russian lawyer received $1 million for film rights to Snowden: WikiLeaks – Sony Archives.
Here's the quote from the page: "The archives also detail SPE's development of its own films and collecting "intelligence" on rival pictures, for example documents in the archive reveal the budget breakdown for Oliver Stone's rival picture Snowden, which is currently in production. The budget reveals the rights spend: 700,000 USD to theGuardian's Luke Harding, 600,000 USD to Oliver Stone for his work on the script and 1,000,000 USD to Snowden's Russian lawyer Anatoly Kucherena."
I can't find anything specifically mentioning his payment for CitizenFour, though Wikipedia lists it as making $3.5 million at the box office, and I have to assume Laura Poitras took care of him: Citizenfour
Dear Brian,
Is the high feeling of laughing gas and marijuana similar or the same?
A whippit gives you a head high/feeling of euphoria for about 5-10 minutes, whereas a heady sativa will give you a somewhat similar feeling (though less debilitating) for a couple hours.
If you were to smoke an indica or indica-dominant hybrid instead, you'd get more of a body high, which is much different than laughing gas.
Dear Brian,
For each gram of cocaine bought, what is the cost breakdown?
The way this question is worded is a bit of a fallacy in how the underground market works. It's not like the money you pay to your dealer is put in an organizational pot and everyone pulls out a monthly paycheck.
It's a black market, and the street dealer you're buying from is an independent contractor purchasing as close to wholesale as they can from someone else who purchased a larger amount from someone else who purchased a larger amount, etc. It's made even more difficult to trace because it's a resale market.
A key (or kilogram) of cocaine costs around $30k in the U.S., whereas that same kilo in Columbia would sell for around $2500 (post processing). The price difference is what goes to the transporters.
If sold by the gram, cocaine in the U.S. costs around $150-$200, though most users buy an eightball or teener (1/8th (3.5 grams) or 1/16th (1.75 grams) of an ounce respectively).
Assuming the coke you purchased is uncut (which is highly unlikely) and is sold by the gram to the end-user by the same person who purchased the pound transported from a place like Columbia (also highly unlikely), that person would make $150k-$200k (depending on the neighborhood) minus the initial $30k investment.
By comparison, a pound of quality, trimmed marijuana costs around $2000 in the U.S. (which would make it in the range of ~$4500 per kg, and is so much more expensive mostly because it's largely grown indoors due to legal concerns, but also because the U.S. has a higher cost of living than Columbia).
At that price point, cannabis growers are able to afford growing another crop with a modest profit. Dispensaries sell grams of cannabis for upwards of $20 per gram, and, even with extraordinary tax rates, the 400% price increase is what pays for all the operational costs of the dispensary. Dispensaries make ~$20,000 per kilogram of pot.
But marijuana buds are basically raw cannabis (the equivalent of raw coca leaves). If you were to process that kilogram of cannabis, you'd yield about 70-80 grams of concentrate (wax, shatter, etc), which retail for $100+ per gram, earning $80,000 per kilogram of pot's equivalent to cocaine (at 65-85% levels of purity, as opposed to high 90's for uncut coke).
Dear Brian,
If DC Comic's Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman were part of Marvel's Civil War, which side would they fight for?
There are some interesting discussions online about this topic. If the DC Universe introduced a superhero registration act like in Marvel's Civil War, where would the major heroes and villains line up? • /r/DCcomics
On the surface, it would appear that Batman, who wears a mask, would side against registration, whereas Superman, whose identity is already known, would prefer people register their powers.
However, there's some evidence to prove the contrary. Here are some angles to consider:
1. As Neil DeGrasse Tyson once pointed out (DeGrasse Tyson says Superman vs. Batman may come down to public opinion – CNET), Batman executes the will of the people, whereas Superman is an outsider who does whatever he wants.
2. Bruce Wayne is much closer in character to Tony Stark (troubled billionaire), whereas Superman and Captain America have striking similarities(hero poster boy), so they may act like their counterparts. However, we can't discount that Stark/Wayne could easily have a personality clash, as could Kent/Rogers.
3. The existence of these 3 characters in the Civil War would have a butterfly effect. Rogers and Stark could suddenly find themselves banding together to stop Bruce Wayne and his special form of vigilante justice. Since Wayne has a way of disabling every superhero in the DC universe (just in case), his big brother-esque tactics could offend Stark and some of his supporters (especially someone like Peter Parker, or whoever Spider-Man was during the Civil War). From a superhero's perspective, what Bruce Wayne does is our worst-case NSA scenario. S.H.I.E.L.D. would love him.
4. From the Dawn of Justice trailer, it very much appears that Bruce Wayne is on the Iron Man/S.H.I.E.L.D. side in taking down Superman because of the destruction his fight caused.
The situation is eerily similar to the New Warriors tragedy that triggered Johnny Blaze's beating and the registration controversy in the first place.
5. Reed Richards is very familiar with interdimensional travel and is unlikely to take kindly to the sudden appearance of 2.5 unregistered supers from another universe (and would Batman even be considered "super" placed in a world without his billions and batcave?).
6. In Injustice: Gods Among Us (from which some of the Dawn of Justice synopsis appears to be inspired), Superman threatens to unmask Bruce, but Bruce destroys the Justice League communications to stop him. Injustice: Gods Among Us Comic
7. Wonder Woman is an ambassador who doesn't appear to care much for alter egos. It's likely she'd side with the registration act.


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By LIAM PLEVEN
November 2, 2012
The extensive rebuilding that is expected in the wake of Sandy's devastation is adding kindling to an already-hot market for lumber.
Prices of lumber futures, which kept trading through the storm, jumped 5% to $319 per 1,000 board feet over the past week, reflecting expectations of higher demand as homeowners and government officials across the Northeast wrestle with the challenge of renovation and reconstruction. Lumber futures are now at their highest level since March 2011, after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
The gains brought lumber's rise in October to 14%, its biggest monthly rally in almost two years. Lumber is now up 29% in 2012, outpacing other industrial materials and commodities, including copper, oil, gold and natural gas, even though Chinese demand is faltering.
The sudden need for building materials comes at a time when lumber already is in demand and inventories are low, thanks to a recent rebound in new-home construction in the U.S. That is likely to keep pushing prices even higher, investors and analysts said.
"The bottom line here is that there's a wave of demand," said Chris Palmer, a lumber trader at American Lumber Distributors & Brokers Inc. in Birmingham, Ala. "There's more housing coming."
Government data showed single-family home starts rose 43% in September compared with a year earlier. The average new home needs about 15,000 board feet of lumber, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Even before the storm, hedge funds, pension funds and speculative investors had increased the number of their bets that lumber prices would rise. As of Oct. 23, the number was up 27% compared with three weeks earlier, while bearish bets were near the lowest level for the year, according to government figures.
The storm has led buyers to ramp up purchases, according to Brian Leonard, an independent trader based in Chicago who said he has bullish bets on lumber for clients. "You bring a storm down the pike, and it kind of spooks people," he said.
The full impact of Sandy on demand for construction materials could take months to be felt. Homeowners need to clean up and assess the damage, then get insurance money to fund repairs, say traders and analysts.
A month or two after a major storm, "You start feeling the pinch for product," said Bill Karr, a risk manager for Chicago-based distributor Cook County Lumber.
Mr. Karr said prices for March delivery could rise to $400 or above, in part due to the storm's impact. That would represent at least a 19% increase from Thursday's settle price for the March contract. Mr. Karr said he has bullish bets in place on the November, January and March contracts.
Prices have helped drive up shares of publicly traded lumber producers. Shares of Weyerhaeuser Co., which is based in Federal Way, Wash., and manages 20 million acres of North American timberland, are up 49% this year, outpacing the Dow Jones Industrial Average's gain of 8.3%.
At the same time, the gains could eat into home builders' profits, which have surged this year amid signs that the housing market may be recovering.
The storm already is affecting the cash market for plywood, often used as a short-term patch, said Carl Chretien, who owns a construction firm in Saco, Maine. Plywood cost about $15 or $16 in his area last week, but "has shot up to over $22 a sheet," he said. Mr. Chretien is arranging to purchase a "contingency reserve" of lumber because he expects the poststorm rebuilding to push up prices, which he said could start to happen next month.
Still, the recent gains in prices pale in comparison to the instant pop seen following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when lumber futures rose 15%.
Also, production is rising, and the U.S. churned out 16.7 billion board feet this year, a 7% increase from the same period last year, according to data from Western Wood Products Association, a trade group.
Firms are trying to boost production further. Canfor Corp., based in Vancouver, said Wednesday it has reopened a British Columbia sawmill that was idled in 2009 amid "poor market conditions."
But there are supply constraints. Deadly explosions sidelined two sawmills in the Canadian province this year, and mountain pine beetles are damaging trees. Mr. Karr said labor shortages are making it difficult to boost production further.
Meanwhile, dealers have let inventory dwindle after years of hoping for a housing revival that repeatedly stalled before it got going, Mr. Palmer said. "Even the mills were caught napping on this one," he said.
Stronger lumber demand in the U.S. is helping overcome waning appetite from Chinese buyers. Exports from the U.S. and Canada to China have dipped 4% this year through August, said Jon Anderson, president of Random Lengths, a trade publication in Eugene, Ore.
"China has slowed down," said Mr. Anderson. "We've seen a flattening."
China has emerged in recent years as a major source of rising demand for lumber from North America. But the current rally shows how sensitive commodity markets now can be to the large but slower-growing U.S. market for raw materials.
A version of this article appeared November 2, 2012, on page C1 in the U.S. edition of The Wall Street Journal, with the headline: Storm Gives a Jolt to Lumber Market.
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Go hard, play hard: HighT Black is bringing a boost to your gym performance… along with its boost for T & libido.
The Black formula bites back harder than its predecessor, HighT. The biggest difference is the added NO3X Nitric Oxide Booster; a heavier dosage every man can enjoy.
Is it the best T-booster? Not really. But for men who seek muscle-mass and training benefits, HighT Black bring extra pre-workout & fat burning nutrition to your regimen, helping you max out every day.
About HighT Black
HighT Black puts the focus squarely on "hardcore muscle mass." Its the same proprietary blend base from the original HighT, but they've added two fat burners to help with cutting phases, along with a hefty dose of Arginine (in 3 forms) to help advance your training intensity. Formula notes:
- Improve performance. This applies to both sexual performance and training performance, with additional support for endurance.
- Bounce back faster. It's designed to promote a faster recovery period, too.
- Not really for T. HighT Black fits more in the sports-nutrition category than anywhere else, and is not test-targeted.
High T Black Supplement Facts
|Serving Size: 4 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
|Amount Per Serving
|Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Cuccinate)
|30 mg (100% DV)
|Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCI)
|8 mg (400% DV)
|Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)
|48 mg (800% DV)
|Zinc (as amino acid chelate)
|1.5 mg (10% DV)
|Razberi-K Metabolic Enhancer 4-(4Hydroxyphenyl) Butan-2-One Raspberry Ketones
|200 mg
|Caffeine Anhydrous
|200 mg
|High T Black® Proprietary Blend
|900 mg
|Testofen Fenugreek Extract 50% Fenusides
|Trigonella Foenum Gracecum Extract 50% Saponins
|Eurycoma Longifolia Extract 3% 4:1
|Rhodiola Rosea Extract 3% Salidrosides
|Tribulus Terrestris 40% Saponins
|NO3X Nitric Oxide Booster
|1800 mg
|Arginine-Alphaketoglutarate A-AKG
|Arginine-Ketoisocaproate A-KIC
|L-Arginine Monohydrate HC
|Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C #40, FD&C Yellow #6
|Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules daily with water. For best results, vigorous exercise and a sensible diet are recommended. Use this product for no less than 8 weeks for maximum benefits. Do not exceed 6 capsules daily.
HighT Black has a base similar to the original HighT but more ingredients for workouts and strength training.
The same somewhat mediocre vitamins for overall health. But a revised formula and higher dosages with a greater concentration on muscle mass. Because it wouldn't be hardcore otherwise.
HighT vs HighT Black
So what's the difference between HighT and HighT Black? The core of these two supplements is exactly the same. But HighT Black upgrades the formulas with these changes:
- Added Razberi-K metabolic enhancer
- Added Caffeine Anhydrous
- Added Tribulus Terrestris, standardized to 40% Saponins
- Added NO3X, 1800 mg, 3 forms of Arginine
HighT is a decent T-booster; Black builds upon that by apparently adding a Pre-Workout complex to the original T-Boosting complex. Let's dig into what that means.
HighT Black starts with the same vitamin & mineral blend as HighT. It is still not very good, with the biggest offender still being Zinc 1.5 mg, a pathetical dosage that won't do anything. Their zinc is still a joke.
When we get into the meat of HighT Black, we start seeing its enhancements over regular HighT.
Razberi-K® Raspberry Ketones, 200 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous, 200 mg
Razberi-K is a premium, branded form of raspberry ketones. These compounds do indeed enhance metabolic performance, and seem to function as fat burners, too. The Caffeine 200 mg is what it is: A big enough dose of stimulation to unleash some fat-burning properties (as well as some jitters).
HighT Black Proprietary Blend, 900 mg
Just like in HighT, it remains a good proprietary blend that offers modest testosterone support and outstanding sexual performance support. This blend includes:
- Testofen. Mild T-booster. Maintains T-levels well, but blocks manly DHT.
- Trigonella. Another fenugreek, standardized to other active compounds.
- Eurycoma longifolia. Longjack: A decent T-booster & great sex-enhancer!
- Rhodiola rosea. Excellent for manly strength & stress, not for testosterone.
Note: Check out the original HighT formula write-up for the full ingredient breakdowns of this blend. In a nutshell, HighT & HighT Black both use 3 high-quality standardized herbs, with the Longjack presented as a decent-quality 4:1 extract. Their blend is designed for potency, and made to work.
Tribulus Terrestris
This new ingredient in Black is not a T-booster, but good for men's health — especially for enhancing sex drive & performance. Here, it is the last ingredient listed on the blend, which means it's the lowest dosage of the blend. They make up for it a bit by using a quality standardized Tribulus extract that supplies more of its "active ingredient" saponins.
NO3X Nitric Oxide Booster, 1800 mg
Brand spanking new. This is what has HighT Black fist bumping to the beat of muscle mass. Yes, the original HighT formula included A-AKG. But it was the smallest dosage possible. How small? So tiny we doubt that it offered any benefit at all in the original HighT formula. AAKG needs 1000 mg minimum to do anything. But when you hit AAKG's Critical Mass Dosage, you can unlock some impressive benefits for strength training, bloodflow and muscle energy.
HighT Black ups the AAKG ante. Not only did they increase the total AAKG dosage to a respectable 1,800 mg, they invited friends: A-KIC and L-Arginine Monohydrate HC. This means HighT Black is using 3 different versions of L-Arginine. Either they're trying to present "full spectrum" activity of AAKG, or they're just throwing a lot at the wall in the hopes that something sticks.
Formula Analysis
Like the original HighT, HighT Black is driven by a strong proprietary blend. Not the strongest for testosterone benefits, but a nice little bump in T with more emphasis placed on boosting your manly performance in the bedroom.
HighT Black takes the next logical step: Augmenting the original libido-and-testosterone formula with additional support for fat-burning and gym energy/pumps. What you end up is a hybrid test-booster/male-performance/pre-workout formula.
But can it actually perform in these new areas outside of test-libido? We think so.
With 200 mg each of Razberi-K blend of raspberry ketones and caffeine, you will feel an energy/vitality boost, and you will activate some fat-burning activity that may help you get sliced and diced.
We're on board with the NO3X Nitric Oxide Blend, too. Not entirely sure what the advantage of having three arginine forms blended together is, but the 1,800 mg dosage makes sense in this formula, and may deliver the bloodflow surge that can power peak physical performance in the gym (as well as more rigid erections in the bedroom).
It seems HighT Black put more thought into their ingredients and how they mesh together this time than with the original HighT formula. We tip our hats to them. The focus is sexual endurance, libido, energy, and muscle mass. The formula represents each. But it still has room for improvement (take the zinc hint, HighT).
HighT Black Benefits
Sexual performance enhancement mixed with libido boost and fat burning all in one. The testosterone increase will be mild-to-moderate at best, but combined with all the other bio-activities going on here, there are a lot of manly benefits to go around, making it awesome for the bro who wants a little bit of everything. If you want to narrow down to a more laser-focused bodybuilding+testosterone scope, a different style of testosterone stack might be better.
Who Takes It?
Well, the original HighT was designed for men age 30+ whose testosterone is starting to decline, and along with it, their sex drive. HighT Black is the same, but enhanced and tailored for those men over age 30 who are also dedicated gym-goers. This demographic may benefit from HighT Black's hybrid test-booster/libido-booster/pre-workout formula.
Any Side Effects?
Possibly. The original HighT recommended dose was 2 capsules a day. HighT Black recommends 4 capsules a day. Higher dosages combined with fat burning and a big boost in your physical endurance = taking precautions in the beginning stages of use.
HighT Black Summary
- Fat burners. Good fat-burning stack includes premium Razberi-K.
- Enhanced formula. Better than original HighT, if you work out.
- Low Zinc. Still only 1.5 mg of a great T-booster. Embarrassing.
- Extra ingredients. Artificial colors; no impact felt or needed.
- Not great for T. Emphasis is still not really on testosterone.
Pricing & Buying Info
- 1 bottle (1 month): $69
- Available online and in retail stores
Final Word on HighT Black
HighT Black is an upgrade from the original… it brings pre-workout & sports-nutrition into the mix, too. It's still not the best choice for T-boosting. But an intriguing hybrid, if you want test-support + pre-workout in 1 formula.


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Bikes in LA: "not consequential"
From Timothy Egan's piece in yesterday's NY Times Book Review:
On a typical weekday, bikers make up just 1 percent of commuters in Los Angeles. One percent. If that figure doubles with all the new initiatives in the city to expand lanes, it would be a worthy achievement---but sort of non-consequential in the big picture. Los Angeles, or any major American city, will never be Amsterdam. Too many goods and services cannot move by bike. Nor will the majority of commuters hop on a skinny seat, not so long as the automobile remains dressing room, breakfast table and phone conference center for millions of harried workers. Even in the nation's top major city for bikes, Portland, Oregon, cyclists are barely 6 percent of the commuting traffic.


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Health Minister Dr David Clark says he looks forward to working with Stephen McKernan following his appointment as Acting Director-General of Health.
Health Minister Dr David Clark says making medicinal cannabis more readily available will help relieve the suffering of people who are dying in pain.
Associate Minister of Health Julie Anne Genter is welcoming moves by Medsafe to limit the supply of surgical mesh products for urogynaecological (transvaginal) surgeries.
Health Minister Dr David Clark says he is taking action following the release of the Stage 2 findings from the Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water.
Health Minister Dr David Clark says a new report on the Ministry of Health is an indictment on the previous Government's nine years of neglect and under-resourcing.
Health Minister Dr David Clark has announced the urgent establishment of a new Ministerial Advisory Group on the Health System.
Health Minister Dr David Clark acknowledges the resignation of Director-General of Health Chai Chuah today.
Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa is excited to announce applications are now open for the 2018 Ministry of Health Pacific Health Scholarships.
Health Minister Dr David Clark has accepted Waikato District Health Board chair Bob Simcock's resignation this afternoon.
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Health Minister Hon Dr David Clark says today's official opening of a new medical centre in Auckland emphasises the vital role of Primary Care in the New Zealand health system.
Health Minister David Clark has directed the State Services Commissioner to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding allegations of wrongful expenditure by the former Chief Executive of the Waikato District Health Board.


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Business Operations Manager
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- Basking Ridge, NJ, United States
- Full-Time Business Support
- Job # 513172
- Date posted - 2019-04-05
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What you'll be doing...
You'll be a key resource ensuring that projects are delivered on time and on budget. You'll manage all aspects of a project from finding the best vendors to putting plans in place, tracking progress, through to delivery of a quality solution. You'll partner with other areas of the business, like procurement and sourcing, to be sure that all resources are ready when needed. We're looking for your project and financial management expertise so that we can deliver the best outcomes for the business and in turn, to our customers.
The Verizon Experience Team is a new internal group tasked with evolving the Verizon customer experience across all channels and touchpoints through the design and implementation of innovative products and services that customers love.
What we're looking for...
You understand how to balance what others want and what your area needs. You are dedicated and determined to see things through from start to finish. You focus on the details but don't lose sight of the big picture...or your deadlines. You like working with diverse people from all kinds of backgrounds and functions and have a knack for developing relationships.
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You'll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America's fastest and most reliable network, we're leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and innovating in areas such as, video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we're about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.
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Five star award winning accommodation on the southern fringes of the Peak district, within the Derbyshire Dales.
We have been awarded 5 Yellow Stars, Highly Commendedfrom the AA, putting us in the top 10% of guest accommodation in the country. We have also been selected to receive the prestigious RAC "Little Gem" award, presented to just a handful of accommodations in the UK. We were delighted to accept this award, which is given to recognise "exceptional levels of quality, where hospitality and standards sparkle". This makes us the only accommodation in Derbyshire to have 5 Yellow Stars, and a "Little Gem"! We were delighted to achieve the "Silver award" in the East Midlands Enjoy England Excellence Awards, 2008. This was the highest award for Guest Accommodation in Derbyshire!
We are featured in many of the most prestigious guides, Which? Good Hotel Guide, The AA, Best Loved, Karen Brown and Michelin to name but a few. Peak District Cuisine garantees a true taste of the peak by ensuring that the main ingridients of the food served at Dannah is grown or produced in the Peak District.
The AA have again chosen Dannah to be featured on the front cover of one of their guides. An image of the Granary Suite has been used on the front cover of their Bed & Breakfast Guide 2011. Back in 2008 the same image was chosen to be used on the front cover of their Britain's Best B&B Guide 2009. The Best B&B Guide is a collection of the finest Guest Houses, Farmhouses, Inns and Restaurants in England, Scotland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Entry into the guide is by invitation only, all the establishments having achieved the highest star ratings, following a visit by the AA inspector. Dannah has been in the Guide since its inception and we were delighted to have been chosen to be used for the cover of such a prestigeous guide.


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Monthly Archives: May 2013
"Still Life…" to Get the Film Treatment
This week I achieved another first in my writing career. A few weeks ago, a student filmmaker from India named Sairaj Reddy contacted me and expressed interest in adapting my story "Still Life Through Water Droplets" to film. After a brief negotiation, we came … Continue reading
Amazon to Publish "Fan Fiction" through Kindle Worlds
Earlier this week, Amazon announced that it had reached licensing deal that will allow fans of some popular television shows and novels to write, publish, and earn money off fan fiction. For those not familiar with fan fiction, its stories written … Continue reading
At Last, Home
I finally completed the move I started back in January. I caught a red-eye flight to the continental U.S. last Thursday (for those keeping track, the state of Oregon, to be specific) and spent the weekend playing with my daughter, relaxing, … Continue reading
Nebula Awards Announced
This weekend, the Science Fiction Writers of America announced the winners of the 2012 Nebula Awards. For those not familiar with the Nebula Awards, they're one of the genre's two major "best of" awards (along the with the Hugo Awards). … Continue reading
Did They Really Cite Me as an Authority?
So I stopped in yesterday to publish a post (Killing a Story Through Revisions), and I decided to gander at my visitation stats. My eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw a huge spike in my site-traffic for Tuesday … Continue reading
Killing a Story Through Revision
I mentioned last week that I was working on a story that I thought needed "one more pass" before it would be finished. It was a story I have been working sporadically on for over a year. I'm happy to say … Continue reading
A Little of This and That
It's been about a week since I've checked in here. Usually I make it a point to get here every two or three days and see what's up, but I'm still having computer problems (and thus connectivity issues). I've been … Continue reading


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Shopping for the man in your life is not always an easy task, but it'll be at lot easier this season thanks to the opening of a first-ever men's magazine pop-up store in Chicago. 0 0 1 191 1092 AOL 9 2 1281 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}
Through Dec. 21, lifestyle magazine Men's Journal hosts the Men's Journal Collection at the 900 North Michigan Shops, an interactive retail showcase of this year's hottest gear.
Inside, expect to find products to appease the guy on your holiday shopping list. The shop features gift ideas from the 2011 "Gear of the Year" list, as well as an array of items from categories including adventure, electronics, fitness, style and travel. The gifts can be ordered online at kiosks throughout the store.
And if you want to give your guy a sneak peak at some of the items so he can hint at his favorites beforehand, have him log on to mensjournal.com/collection to explore the virtual edition of the store where he can view all of the items, create a custom "wish list" and share content on Facebook and Twitter.
The Men's Journal pop-up shop's operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.


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BELLOWS FALLS—Turnip soufflé? I know.
Turnips are a common vegetable, peasant food, abundant in heartiness, sharp in taste, and modest in appearance. Some would even say ugly.
"Soufflé" brings to mind images of French restaurants and fancy brunch with champagne.
Can these two create a happy marriage?
After the first hard freeze in Southern Vermont, farmers start harvesting the Gilfeather turnip. This hardy local vegetable, our "official state vegetable" (complete with an annual festival), is sweeter and creamier than the usual turnip, more closely resembling rutabaga in mildness.
This turnip was developed by John Gilfeather of Wardsboro just after the turn of the last century, and his variety was a local favorite. He protected his seeds like a miser, but eventually others did come into the possession of the precious secrets. They were trademarked in the 1970s, designated an heirloom, and in 2016, named the state vegetable.
That's a long road for a humble vegetable to travel!
I hunted my first batch of Gilfeathers last week at a local farm stand and started off with a flavorful soup to which I added roasted garlic. They are also good just steamed and topped with butter, or roasted in the oven at high heat along with a few onions.
But with a couple of turnips left to cook, I looked online for some inspiration and surprisingly found several versions of turnip soufflé!
I loved the idea and, as my starting point, I fiddled with an older recipe of my mother's for carrot soufflé. Wanting to keep it dairy free so my whole family could enjoy it, I resisted the urge to make a béchamel.
I proceeded with standard soufflé technique, but stuck to the eggs. I added my own French twists and turns, including the last of my French tarragon from this year's garden.
I finally settled on this incarnation. This side dish will pair well with many mains, but is also great for a simple weeknight supper with a simple salad — that's how we enjoyed it. It could easily serve as a Thanksgiving side as well.
Gilfeather turnip soufflé
You will need four cups of leeks and carrots, in whatever combination you like.
Look for the turnips at local farm stands and in your winter CSA. If you cannot find Gilfeather turnips, substitute a purple-topped turnip, or mix of these and rutabaga. You can omit the carrot altogether, but I think it enhances the flavor. You can also make these using leftover turnips from another meal, even quicker!
Also, if you can find the green turnip tops, chop them up and throw them in within the last couple of minutes, when the leeks are cooking.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
¶3 cups Gilfeather turnips
¶1 large carrot
Place in a pot and bring to a boil with a little salt. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook until tender. Once tender, drain and mash.
While vegetables are cooking, combine in a large skillet:
¶2 Tbsp. Butter
¶2 cups leeks, minced
¶1 Tbsp. fresh French tarragon
Cook until leeks are tender, but not browned. Add the turnips, and set everything aside to cool.
In a small bowl, beat:
¶4 egg yolks
¶1 Tbsp. grainy French mustard
¶{1/4} tsp. cayenne pepper
¶1 Tbsp. dark maple syrup
Add to the cooled vegetables.
In a larger bowl with a hand mixer, beat to stiff peaks:
¶4 egg whites
Mix about {1/4} of the egg whites into the vegetable combination, then gently fold in the rest of them. Place the mixture in a buttered oval casserole dish, and top with:
• 2 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, optional
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and solid in middle.
C'est magnifique!
Gilfeather turnip and roasted garlic soup
In a large stock pot, combine:
¶2 Tbsp. olive oil
¶2 Tbsp. butter, unsalted
¶1 cup diced onions
¶3 cups diced leeks
¶1 large carrot, diced
¶2 ribs celery, diced
Sauté until the onions and leeks are translucent but show no color.
¶{1/2} cup dry white wine
Continue cooking for five minutes. Add:
¶2 lbs. diced Gilfeather turnips
¶1 or 2 large potatoes
¶4 cups vegetable stock or water
¶1 bay leaf
¶Salt and pepper to taste
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are all soft and the flavors have had plenty of time to mingle.
While the soup is simmering, roast:
¶2 whole heads of garlic
Cut the tops off the garlic and remove any loose skin. Place in the center of a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Close the foil tightly and place in a 450-degree oven. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and squeeze the pulp out of the garlic heads. It will pop right out. Add it to the pot of soup.
Using a hand immersion blender (the easiest way), regular blender, food processor, or food mill, purée the soup mixture. You will have to do so in batches if you are not using the hand blender.
Return the mixture to the pot over low heat and add:
¶2 cups milk or cream of choice, optional
You could use half-and-half, light cream, soy milk, light coconut milk, and other dairy substitutes. You can also add more stock or water at this point to thin, and omit the milk component altogether. Correct the seasoning if necessary.
Serve as is, or top with some fried shallots or fresh scallions. Make 10 hefty cups of soup.


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Pumpkin seeds are and excellent source of copper, protein, zinc and they are rich in plant compounds such as phytosterols and free-radical scavenging antioxidant. They also contain a big amount of fiber and can be a great snack for you which you can bring wherever you go.
There are nine of the best health benefits of these seeds.
Heart healthy magnesium
Magnesium is very beneficial for your blood pressure, so taking pumpkin seeds can prevent a sudden cardiac arrest, stroke and heart attack.
Zinc for immune support
Pumpkin seeds contain a big amount of zinc, an ingredient which can help cell growth and division, sleep, mood, boost your immune system, regulate the insulin, etc.
Plant based omega 3 fats
Seeds are one of the best plant based omega 3 sources. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of ALA, so you should consume them every day.
Prostate health
The seeds are very important for the men's health since they contain a big amount of zinc, which is good for prostate health and it can help in treatment benign prostatic hyperplasia. The experts say that pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil may be extremely important in supporting prostate health.
Anti-diabetic effect
Some studies have proven that pumpkin seeds can improve the insulin regulation and help you prevent diabetic complications.
Benefits for postmenopausal women
They are rich in natural phytoestrogens and it may lead to a big increase of good HDL cholesterol and decrease of blood pressure, joint pains, headaches, hot flashes, etc.
Heart and liver health
Pumpkin seeds can have an amazing health benefits for your heart and your liver since they are rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and fibers.
Tryptophan for restful sleep
The seeds are an amazing source of tryptophan, which is an amino acid that is converted into serotonin in your body, which is later turn into melatonin (the sleep hormone). Taking pumpkin seeds a couple of hours before going to sleep can give you a restful night's sleep.
Anti-inflammatory benefits
Pumpkin seed has anti-inflammatory effects and it has even worked as an anti-inflammatory drug that can treat arthritis, just without the side-effects.


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Building Capacity for Organizational Change
The purpose of this course is to focus on issues related to building organizational capacity for change through the development of personnel within the organization. The course addresses how to foster the participation of external stakeholders such as the community, board of advisors and other participatory groups to create an environment of organizational learning, inclusion and transparency. The course will also focus on the use of strategies for building on human capital strengths through a process of evaluation and feedback, and identify processes to promote a culture of personal and professional development throughout the organization.


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Tawstock Castle
Barnstaple, North Devon
Luxury Holiday Home
Discover the delights of North Devon from this truly unique holiday home, Tawstock Castle, a Grade II listed bailey castle with original parts dating to the 18th Century. A truly amazing place to stay.
A luxury self catering holiday retreat which stands proudly on a rounded hill top with wonderful views of Devon through 360 degrees, from Saunton Burrows and the sea to the north west and overlooking the open countryside of the Taw valley to the south and east.
The sea is within easy reach, popular nearby sandy surfing beaches include Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde. For walkers there are many beautiful routes from Tawstock Castle as well as the well-known coastal footpath which has great views of the coastline.
In total there is 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is a stylish dining/ living area, modern kitchen, a study, 2 double bedrooms (one with an en suite and the other, access to the roof) and 2 twin bedrooms (one with an en suite).
This amazing holiday retreat is immediately surrounded by lawned gardens of about an acre that are enclosed by a circular bailey. It sits in approximately eight acres of its own parkland.
Minimum of 3 nights stay. In school summer holidays the changeover day is Saturday (minimum stay in summer months is 7 days).
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This castle is perched on top of a rounded hill, there are awesome views in all possible directions.
Excellent, ample walks from the property and nearby to the famous Tarka Trail.
Visit Exmoor National Park with its spectacular scenery and enjoy peaceful walks over the moors where you may catch sight of the wild Exmoor ponies.
For the sporting enthusiasts there are ample activities to try such as kayaking, fishing, riding or rock pooling to name but a few.
Spend time on the famous sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde, and investigating the dramatic coastline from the coastal footpath.
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