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NetSuite OneWorld
- Easily navigable hierarcihal dashboards.
- Custom process workflows.
- Straightforward report.
- Excellent drill down capability from multiple system views.
- Configuring system for a specific role is not particularly easy.
- Help system is confusing.
Bottom LineNetSuite OneWorld is an easy-to-use, comprehensive financial application that can be quickly scaled to a full enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite suitable for most any large organization.
NetSuite OneWorld (which begins at $999 per month along with $99 per user per month) was one of the first enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems designed and written exclusively for the cloud. For this review, I focused entirely on the
One advantage of working with cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) apps is that they generally don't have version numbers. Whatever version you are currently working in, it's the most current. Because there is only one codebase remaining fully controlled by the vendor, you don't have to wait for updates and bug fixes to be built, tested, then shipped out to thousands of customers. They're simply rolled out in a continuous fashion, most happening in the background as far as users are concerned. That enables a safer environment for new technologies and features, but it also means you'll need to keep an eye on "new feature" announcements to avoid being surprised by, for example, an interface that suddenly looks a little (or a lot) different one morning.
NetSuite OneWorld Basics
NetSuite OneWorld was originally NetLedger, then became the Oracle Small Business Suite, and was finally spun off into a separate public company in 2007. The system I tested, still built on an Oracle database just like Intacct, was NetSuite OneWorld rather than the base system. The largest difference between the two versions is OneWorld's extensive multicurrency and multinational capabilities, while the standard NetSuite offering is the same basic app oriented more towards U.S. operations.
NetSuite also has versions for nonprofits, manufacturing, and other types of specific business operations. It's also very simple to add additional features such as customer relationship management (CRM) and human resources (HR), and to scale NetSuite up into the aforementioned full-blown ERP system.
Available solely as a subscription-based service, starting at $999 per month for base access along with $99 per additional user per month, NetSuite is sold primarily through a partner/reseller channel, so you likely won't be talking to a NetSuite sales rep should you choose to buy. That means you also need to remember that the base price quoted above does not include fees for partner/reseller value-add services, like installation, customization, or training. This is similar to almost all of the software in this roundup, and is simply how midrange, SME accounting systems are generally sold. The system I reviewed included general ledger (financials), accounts payable and receivable (including sales and purchase orders), payroll, and HR. I primarily tested the overall system navigation and general ledger capabilities.
A Dashboard is a Dashboard
Dashboards seem to be ubiquitous landing pages for financial applications. Just like the other applications I reviewed, logging into NetSuite immediately brought me to a dashboard covered with widgets, though NetSuite calls these portlets. As with
Deeper into the System
There are two ways to move on from the Dashboard. At the top of the screen is a ribbon bar listing common functions such as "Activities, Customers." Among these you'll find Vendors, Payroll and HR, and the place I spent most of my time: Financials. Clicking on any of these initiates a drop-down with available functions. Clicking on Overview, which is always the first menu choice, launches another dashboard that usually has the most common portlets for that function category.
For example, when I accessed the Financial drop-down menu I was presented with choices including Banking, Lists, Inventory, and Reports. Selecting Reports opened up another dashboard with portlets including a pane in Windows Explorer-type format with a listing of available standard reports (Saved Reports, Financial, Billing, Inventory, and more) with a plus button to the left of each heading. Clicking on the plus expands the category to show exactly what reports are available, and clicking on a report title launches the report. For those looking to create their own reports, there's a Report Builder available by clicking on the "New Report" button at the top of the pane, and a selection of recently run reports in a small pane on the left.
This description might make NetSuite sound more complex than it really is once you stop reading and actually put cursor to screen. There's a logical and orderly progression of mouse clicks that quickly brings you to the transaction or report you need. It's not quite as visually intuitive as Intacct, but go through it a few times and you should be quite comfortable.
One way to make things easier to digest is to work with your reseller to build individual workflows for your key business processes. NetSuite includes the SuiteFlow Workflow Manager specifically for this purpose. This module lets you drag and drop tasks such as entering data and generating reports into a work pane to create a custom flowchart leading a single user or set of users through an entire process. This workflow can be as simple or as complex as required.
It's been my experience that a process workflow of this kind is not only an efficient way for users to work in general, it's especially useful when onboarding new users or introducing a new app platform. Using SuiteFlow, it's not difficult to mimic an existing workflow rather than training a user to hunt down, understand, and incorporate the host of new features available in NetSuite.
Information Overload
However, even with shortcuts like SuiteFlow, using NetSuite initially can be intimidating, especially among the C-level set. There's a lot on the screen, and the higher your permission level the more complicated it can look. Fortunately, because of its SaaS orientation, NetSuite is actually fairly easy to customize, certainly at the reporting stage, which is where most C-level executives will spend the majority of their time. Setting up a custom report or form is straightforward, and just as the dashboards lead you through to a particular task, the customizing and setup process is easy to understand for the most part. Although if it's not obvious to you, you'll encounter one area where I thought NetSuite fell down a bit: help.
Given the sophistication of the overall system, the natural language search capability could definitely be better. On the plus side, there are numerous training videos available in the online support center. Surprisingly, ignoring the search box and simply clicking on the "Help" button was the most productive method of answering my questions, which says less about NetSuite's context-sensitive help than it does about how far off some of my natural language search results wound up being.
In rating any application, the main points to look at are functionality, capability, and usability. Overall, I think NetSuite did a really good job of balancing these three areas, offering up a sophisticated ERP application that's very capable, and at the same time, accessible and fairly easy to learn.
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Netflix is Now Available on Cox® Contour
One of the most popular online streaming services, Netflix and Cox Communications® jointly issued an official statement a few days ago. In the statement, both the parties confirmed that Netflix would now be available on Cox® Contour all over the nation. This means that customers who are currently under the Contour video service plan of Cox® will be easily able to access Netflix shows and movies with ease.
In addition to that, reports from several reliable sources also indicate that customers of Cox Communications® who currently have a Netflix subscription will be able to not only access the contents of Netflix, instead they could also enjoy live TV, On Demand content, and DVR feature of Cox®, all within the Cox® Contour TV guide.
The Southwest Region General Manager and Senior Vice President of Cox Communications®, John Wolfe said, "Cox® has supported Netflix subscribers for years with our high-speed internet service, and now we're improving the experience by adding the Netflix service to the Contour TV guide. Customers want to easily access the content they care about –anytime, anywhere; we'll continue to look for more ways to improve their television viewing experience."
Full integration throughout the Cox® Contour platform to customers means that watching and finding past and current episodes of popular TV shows and watching blockbuster movies is a lot more easier than ever. Customers can use their Contour remote and access the contents of Netflix through these three following ways.
- Use the Contour voice remote to search for your favorite movies and TV shows.
- Go to the Contour Apps category, and then simply say Netflix into the voice remote or just select the Netflix icon on the screen to open up the Netflix app on the TV screen.
- Explore the Cox® On Demand menu to discover select Netflix titles.
Even though Netflix has been fully integrated with Cox® Contour, subscribers will still need to subscribe to Netflix to access the contents of the both the sources. The vice president of business development, Netflix, Paul Perryman said, "Cox® Contour customers can now watch TV series, movies, comedy specials, and documentaries from Netflix as easily as they watch live TV. Through Contour's voice remote, they can access all of their favorite Netflix or live TV shows all in one place, without juggling remotes or cords."


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text: Latinos – Stand up! We have an opportunity to showcase 500 years of Latino contributions with the creation of the National Museum of the American Latino. And there's a chance that it might live in Austin, TX! This Saturday, May 1 at 10am, the National Museum of the American Latino Commission will be hosting the only forum in Texas to get feedback from Tejanos, Americanos, Latinos and the like. So Saturday morning, make your pan dulce and breakfast taco to go and particpate in the forum!


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As the cameras that are found on mobile devices continue to improve in quality with every new version, many new apps have been created which take advantage of these developments. As an alternative to expensive and large dedicated cameras, these apps can be applied to many industry verticals as the cameras are only a fraction of the overall technology. For example, while the camera may capture the images, the processing occurs within the app, something that is not possible with dedicated cameras. This article explores the best apps which utilize the camera to perform their core functions to provide a tremendous amount of value.
Photomath – Camera Calculator (iOS/Android)
Given the simultaneous importance and complexity of math, several different apps revolving around teaching math have been created. However, one of the most comprehensive apps is Photmath which introduces a new realm in terms of solving math problems. All that a user needs to do is open the app and take a picture of the math problem while the app converts it into a digital version and solves it. As the app is so easy to use, millions from around the world can find it extremely helpful in helping to understand the problems. Although the camera is not commonly associated as a tool that can be used for learning in math, its integration into Photomath demonstrates the unique nature of the app. Furthermore, not only is the answer shown, but also the steps to derive the answer are also provided so that users can get the best understanding of the problem. As a camera-based app that is designed to help students better understand math problems in a unique and creative way, Photomath is an app that has applied the use of a camera in the field of education like never before.
PictureThis – Plant Identification (Android)
As so many plants exist in different forms, many people hope to identify the species and strands that they see. However, it can be extremely difficult to find the exact name and description given that many other plants have similar characteristics. For example, if a user came across a plant with yellow pedals, it would be extremely difficult to describe the plant in a search engine to identify it given the thousands of plants that exist with yellow pedals. For this reason, PictureThis is a powerful tool which leverages the camera as a way to identify plants in an easy manner. All that a user needs to do is take a picture of a plant and then the app will automatically identify what it is. Extremely intuitive to use, the app is one that is very accurate in being able to distinguish between different plants that are similar. In leveraging the camera as the main identifier, PictureThis is extremely unique in its offering although other similar apps are starting to emerge in the plant identification space. Beyond just being able to identifying the plant, other information is also presented to include the genus, type, family and description so that users get a comprehensive overview of the overall plant. Given that so much information can be derived from just a picture, PictureThis is one of the best apps that leverage the device's camera.
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PictureThis is a photo sharing and visual recognition platform that accurately identifies thousands of plant species in seconds – and growing!
Google Translate (iOS/Android)
Although this is a feature that not many people are familiar with, Google Translate lets users translate text from simply taking a picture of it. Using the camera as a method of input as opposed to having to enter text manually, this feature can prove to be extremely helpful, especially for those who are travelling and need to understand what a menu or sign says. As one of the best apps for translating text, it not only lets user input languages by picture, but also by text, handwriting, and even speaking, making it a highly comprehensive tool for translating various forms of communication. Although the camera translation only works for 37 languages, other forms of translating works with over 100 such as text input. Furthermore, one of the best features of the app is that the languages can be downloaded so that translations can be done even when there is no internet connection. As a unique and simple way to translate text, Google Translate is a great tool that utilizes the camera as a method of translating.
Morpholio Trace – Sketch CAD (iOS)
As a tool that is designed to make the designing and sketching part easier for architects and creative, Morpholio Trace allows its users to draw over pictures as a way to play with potential designs. By integrating the camera as a core function of the app, it is able to help users get a template for their drawings in an easy way. For example, if a redesign of a room needs to be completed, all a user has to do is open the camera app on the Morpholio Trace app and then capture an image of the space. From there, they have the ability to sketch various designs right onto the photo instead of having to print out sophisticated blueprints or templates. Furthermore, the designs can be done right on the device instead of requiring additional software on a desktop computer. With such a high degree of interaction between virtual designs and reality through the use of photos, Morpholio Trace is app that has successfully integrated the use of cameras to make the design and sketching process easier.
As cameras continue to improve in performance and speed on mobile devices, many functions are now made possible in a way that was not feasible in the past. With this, many apps have integrated its use to increase efficiency and convenience. From those that are designed to help users identify plants to others that help in better understanding math problems, these apps have integrated the camera not in a superficial manner, but in a way that is able to provide a tremendous amount of value to its users, making them highly recommended.


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After breaking her social media hiatus, Kim Kardashian is also finally breaking her silence about the terrifying experience she had in Paris when she was robbed at gunpoint in her hotel room.
In a new promo for the upcoming episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians set to return to E! this March, the 36-year-old reality star opens up to her family about what happened during the robbery.
Talking about the ordeal, Kim is in tears as she recalls "They're going to shoot me in the back. There's no way out. It makes me so upset to think about it."
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For months now Jeb Bush has had to keep his political love for Marco Rubio silent in deference to Charlie Crist. But now that Crist is running as an independent (a move that, at least in the short run, seems to be paying off), Bush is free to shout his endorsement of Rubio from the hill tops.
Bush has been critiquing Crist for month, while praising Rubio while stopping short of full-on endorsement. Now that it's finally come, the former Governor takes a few swipes at the man who followed him in the Gov's chair.
"Washington is broken, and Marco Rubio is the only candidate in this race that I trust to help fix it," said Bush in a statement issued by the Rubio campaign. "He is a bright, passionate and principled leader who approaches public service with a servant's heart and a reformer's detail for policy. Reforming Washington will not be easy and will require leaders who stay true to their principles even when the odds are stacked against them. The last thing the Senate needs is another politician who has to take a poll to make a decision."
Bush's sons have been backing Rubio from the start, and when Rubio was sworn in as Speaker of the House in 2006, Bush presented him with a sword, dubbing him something of a conservative warrior.
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"I hope all Floridians will ask themselves whether they want their next Senator to be a rubber stamp for the Obama agenda, or to stand up to it and offer a clear conservative alternative. I am proud to endorse Marco Rubio for Senate and pledge to do everything I can to make sure he is elected this November," Bush concluded.


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Dhaka, Sept 16 (UNB) – The government has extended appointment tenure of Farid Hossain, Minister (Press) at Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, for two more years.
The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday.
The extension of contractual appointment for another two years will be effective from September 22 or date of joining keeping all previous terms and conditions unchanged, the notification reads.
Senior journalist and former Bangladesh Bureau Chief of Associated Press (AP) Farid Hossain joined Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi in September 2016.


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Airbus concedes defeat to Boeing in Paris Air Show order race
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Boeing (BA.N) won a race for new business at the Paris Airshow, rolling out a new model of its best-selling 737 airliner that helped it claim back the order crown from rival Airbus.
After a show in which both manufacturers did brisk business under a sweltering sun, the European planemaker said on Thursday it had won 346 net new orders and commitments - including a last-minute order for 20 - while U.S. rival Boeing reached 571.
That included 147 new orders and commitments for the new Boeing 737 MAX 10, plus 214 conversions to the MAX 10 from other models to support the launch of the new plane.
"The MAX stole the show," Ihssane Mounir, vice president of sales and marketing at Boeing's commercial aircraft division, said. "This is probably one of our busiest air shows."
Combined orders were stronger than expected and edged past the total from the same show two years ago, but were well below a 2011 order blowout when Airbus alone managed a similar tally.
Asked if Airbus had lost momentum after years in which it often trounced Boeing at annual industry gatherings, sales chief John Leahy said the slowdown in orders had been expected.
"Is this a slower show than previous years? Yes, it is. Are we conceding that Boeing sold a few more airplanes than we did? Yes," he told a news conference.
In a late flurry on Thursday morning, Airbus signed deals for almost 100 aircraft, with AirAsia and Iranian carriers Zagros Airlines and Iran Airtours. It later added a last-minute Tibetan order for 20 aircraft.
Iranian Roads and Urban Development Minister Abbas Akhoundi toured the show and met suppliers on Thursday in a reminder of Iran's return to the aviation market after sanctions were lifted last year under a deal between Tehran and major powers.
Boeing topped up its tally by announcing a firm order for 125 737 MAX 8 airplanes with an undisclosed customer and another deal with lessor AerCap <AER.N> to convert 15 of its MAX 8 orders into the larger MAX 10.
It also added a memorandum of understanding from Chinese domestic Ruili Airlines for 20 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Analyst Richard Aboulafia, of Virginia-based Teal Group, said commercial activity had been better than expected and was reminiscent of shows in 2009 and 2011, when the aircraft industry had generally bucked a retreating world economy.
"This time we've got instability and uncertainty in many regions of the world, but airline traffic is strong, and as we've seen at this show, airlines want jets and the finance people are certainly happy to help."
The A321 is larger than any previous member of the 737 family, an important gap in the minds of some airlines that the larger-capacity MAX 10 is intended to address.
Leahy, speaking at his last big air show before retiring later this year, said he had expected the new Boeing plane to make more of a splash.
"We had expected they would have had a bigger launch on the 737 MAX 10, not quite as many conversions, more incremental orders,"
But Mounir said converting existing orders to the new model was the most efficient way for airlines to secure attractive early delivery slots once the plane enters service in 2020.
"This is just the beginning. This is one week's worth of commitments," he told Reuters.
While he did not expect the MAX 10 to be a viable competitor to the A321, Leahy said its launch could result in price pressure. "They're clearly going to come after us on price."
Both firms accuse each other of heavy discounting to win deals.


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Those of us who live in South Carolina are incredibly lucky to have a wonderful local children's museum. Back in the late 90s, before I had moved to California, I worked in public relations for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. While there, I was present when EdVenture was proposed to the leaders of the city. To see this great vision become a reality is truly spectacular! EdVenture's mission is to inspire children, youth and the adults who care about them to experience the joy of learning. Their vision is to create new generations of lifelong learners. For every child who visits EdVenture, seeing will be believing and doing will mean remembering. All exhibits at EdVenture are hands-on and experiential. Being a supporter and teacher of arts integration, I personally love this form of hands-on education and love to see children of all ages interacting with the exhibits.
My Aunt Susan recently treated my kids and me to a fun visit to this impressive place. I thought I'd share some of the fun from our recent visit! If you have not yet checked out the excitement of Edventure, I encourage you to take advantage of this interactive, educational adventure.


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Mentorship Program to Bolivia
The NGO Photographers Alliance will be holding a Mentorship program with partner organisation Sustainable Bolivia, a NGO that operates in the Beni Department of Bolivia in the town of Riberalta. Sustainable Bolivia is one of the largest independently-run NGOs in Bolivia and is actively involved in promoting ecotourism as a generator of the local economy, advancing sustainable conservation practices in order to protect the biodiversity of the rainforest, and supporting environmental education and research as a way to advocate for the protection of the Bolivian Amazon. Sustainable Bolivia facilitates many of their programs in the 20,000 hectare Aquicuana Reserve, which they helped establish in 2016 in collaboration with Pisatahua Ecolodge, the Riberalta Municipality and the communities of San José and Warnes.
This Mentorship program is an intensive 8 day program combining photography workshops, private 1 on 1 mentor feedback sessions, participation in NGO-related activities in conjunction with Sustainable Bolivia as well as an overnight stay to Pisatahua Ecolodge. Each program has the purpose of introducing participants to new photography techniques and encourages each individual to pursue photography as it aligns with their own interests, skills and humanitarian focus. Each program only caters to a small number of participants, thus enabling participants to engage more closely with the mentor as well as members of the NGO and the local community. Participants embarking on this Mentorship Program will visit the offices of Sustainable Bolivia and visit various community locations where their projects are carried out. At the conclusion of the program, participants have the opportunity to continue travelling in Riberalta or to other destinations in Bolivia.
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The cost for the Mentorship program includes a complete itinerary consisting of a combination of photography workshops, private 1 on 1 feedback sessions with your mentor, activities carried out in conjunction with the NGO as well as the support and guidance of an experienced photography mentor who will be on hand for the full length of the program. Participants will be staying in private single rooms in the town of Riberalta for 6 nights of the program and 2 nights at Pisatahua Ecolodge which is located 2.5 hours from Riberalta.
Local transport in Riberalta between various project sites are also included in the program fees.
The cost of the Mentorship program do not include costs for airfare, visas (if required), transport between the airport and NGO site/accommodation, travel and health insurance, personal expenses and spending money, police certificate, tips for the mentor or guides, and/or any other non-itinerary related item. Meals are not included during the segment of the program where participants are in Riberalta; during the stay at Pisatahua Ecolodge, meals will be provided.
Please note that a certificate for Immunization against Yellow Fever is mandatory to enter Bolivia. This is a life-long vaccination and is required when travelling in a number of African and Latin American countries where yellow fever is prevalent. The cost for this vaccination is not included in the fees for this program.
At the completion of the Mentorship program, participants should have sufficient material to begin putting together a portfolio of NGO-related photography. In addition, participants may be invited to feature their work in the pages of our affiliated humanitarian publication The Travellist magazine.
When travelling in a South American country, it is important to keep an open mind and allow yourself to enjoy the experience and not become frustrated simply because things may be done in a way that is different to what you are used to. Amenities that you may be used to back home may not necessarily be available. Respect the local way of life. Go with an open and understanding attitude. And above all, be patient.
Please note that this may be subject to changes as required by the needs and criteria of the partner NGO and thus should only be used as a guide. In addition, please note a police certificate is recommended when working with NGOs; a police certificate can be obtained from your local police agency and is worthwhile in obtaining should you plan on working in the NGO field.
Monday, Day 1
Participants arrive at Riberalta Airport (Capitán Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport) where they will be greeted by a staff member from Sustainable Bolivia who will take them directly to the NGO-provided accommodation.
Your program mentor will be present upon arrival at the accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, you may also have time to walk around to get your first impressions of Riberalta.
A group dinner in the evening for participants to introduce themselves and get to know one another.
Briefing to be given by your mentor.
Tuesday, Day 2
Photography workshop (I) for the participants with your program mentor.
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Individual 1-on-1 portfolio session with the Mentor discussing participant's current body of work as well as participant's expectations and goals over the course of the program. This is an opportunity to sit down with your program Mentor and discuss individual areas of concerns; strengths and perceived weaknesses; and your career goals moving into the future.
Participation in NGO activities. Visit the offices of Sustainable Bolivia and meet the staff to learn more about their initiatives. Activity will be finalised closer to the dates of the program.
Free time.
Wednesday, Day 3
Photography workshop (II) for the participants with your mentor.
Visit to Sustainable Bolivia's partner organisations. The exact organisations will be finalised closer to the dates of the program depending on the availability of the staff and community members. Sustainable Bolivia has 7 partners operating in and around Riberalta in the sectors of education, health and the environment. Together, they form a localised network with the main focus on supporting orphaned and/or disadvantaged children. On this first visit, participants will interact with staff members as well as the beneficiaries of these organisations to hear their stories, understand the challenges at hand and see how the work of these organisations impact the local communities.
Editing time. Participants may use this session to backup their photography and begin reviewing their images captured over the past few days for editing.
Thursday, Day 4
Photography workshop (III) for the participants with your mentor.
Participation in Sustainable Bolivia activities. Activities will be finalised closer to the dates of the program though the focus will be on ecotourism and conservation. As an NGO operating in the boundaries of the Amazon Rainforest, careful consideration must be taken in order to utilise the available natural resources in a sustainable manner without leaving irreversible damage to the local ecosystems, initiatives that must be coordinated with the local communities in order to ensure a lasting legacy for future generations of young Bolivians. Participants will learn about these initiatives firsthand and at the same time realise the importance of environmental education as well as biodiversity research.
Editing time. Participants will need to backup their photography and review the selection of images that will be presented for the final feedback session.
Friday, Day 5
Participation in Sustainable Bolivia activities. Activities to be confirmed closer to the dates of the program; participants will use this session to finalise photography from this first half of the week.
Visit to Sustainable Bolivia's partner organisations. Following on from the first visit earlier in the week, participants will have the opportunity to use this afternoon session to work directly with community members.
Prepare to leave for Pisatahua Ecolodge the following morning.
Saturday, Day 6
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Participants will leave Riberalta with the program mentor and travel to Pisatahua Ecolodge for a 2 night stay.
Pisatahua Ecolodge is an integrative plant-medicine and ayahuasca retreat, located in a remote area of the Bolivian Amazon. Ayahuasca is a brew used in traditional spiritual medicine by the indigenous people of the Amazon, which is made by combining the leaves of the Psychotria viridis plant boiled together with the vine of the Banisteriopsis caapi. P. viridis contains the psychoactive compound DMT while B. caapi contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs); ingested as a brew, the combination causes chemical effects on the brain to which users have described as a heightened sense of "spiritual awakening."
Located 2.5 hours drive from Riberalta, Pistahua Ecolodge functions as a retreat for those seeking integrative & holistic healing, and offers services including yoga, meditation, complementary healing practices such as holotropic breathing, Reiki and Tai Chi, as well as physical activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing and bird watching. Alongside Sustainable Bolivia and other local partners, Pisatahua Ecolodge also helped establish the 20,000 hectare Aquicuana Reserve, home to the communities of San José and Warnes and considered an area of high biodiversity.
Overnight stay at Pisatahua Ecolodge.
Sunday, Day 7
Full Day
Second day at Pisatahua Ecolodge. Participants will visit the communities of San José and Warnes (details to be confirmed closer to the dates of the program.) Warnes is a community of an estimated 420 members that was established in 1957 by farming families looking to utilise the resources provided by the lake. Today, the inhabitants make a living through agriculture, fishing, husbandry and harvesting of natural resources. San José is a smaller community of about 150 people established in 1975 and who today make a living through subsistence farming or work found in Riberalta. As there is no running water or electricity in this community, San José is considered less developed with the lack of amenities affecting the overall standard of living of community members here.
Depending on the duration of the visits to the communities, participants may also have free time for the rest of the day to relax, meditate, work on their editing, or take part in optional activities such as hiking in the rainforest, fishing in the lake, or canoeing.
Overnight stay at Pisatahua Ecolodge.
Monday, Day 8
Travel back to Riberalta from Pisatahua Ecolodge.
Final individual one-on-one feedback session with your program mentor covering the work carried out over the course of the program. All elements of your portfolio will be discussed.
Have your personal program objectives established in the first feedback session been met? What are your next steps from here on?
Final group dinner together. Debriefing by your mentor.
Participants to fly out the next day or continue independent travelling in Riberalta or to other regions of Bolivia the following day.
Additional Information
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Please note that all costs are in AUD (Australian Dollars) unless stated otherwise. Our recommended payment method is via Transferwise as this enables you to pay in your own currency using the mid-market rate, which is the real exchange rate and is significantly higher than those used by banks and/or by your credit and debit card providers. Please proceed to the Shopping Cart page for more information about this payment method (found under direct bank transfer option.)
A deposit equal to 25% of the program cost is required to secure your place on the Mentorship program. The full costs must be paid prior to 4 weeks before the commencement of the program; failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of your deposit. Should a program be unable to progress for any reason, you will be notified at the earliest possible date and your deposit (or other payments) will be returned to you in full.
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Where you shop influences your treatment of others, for better or for worse.
That was the finding of a new study entitled "Wrong Place to Get Help," recently published in the journal Social Influence.
The study, which was based on a series of three experiments in Paris, revealed that people who shop at — or even stand in the vicinity of — high-end luxury stores are less likely to help someone in need.
The first experiment took place on Paris' Triangle d'Or, where many high-end fashion stores are located. Researchers analyzed people's response to a woman wearing a leg brace as she dropped a bottle of water and a bag of candy and struggled to pick them up. A mere 35 percent of people shopping at the fancy stores stopped to help the woman. When researchers moved the experiment to a street with no stores, 77 percent of people offered to help.
In the second, people shopping on a street with luxury stores were asked by a woman pushing a friend in a wheelchair if they could watch the disabled friend while she ran back into a store to get her cellphone. Just 23 percent of the shoppers agreed to help and stay with the friend in a wheelchair. On a residential street, 82 percent of people were willing to help the woman out.
In the third experiment, when a woman asked to borrow strangers' cellphones to call her mom, 41 percent complied on a street with expensive stores, 63 percent did in an area of high- and low-end stores, and 74 percent did on streets without stores.
The findings suggest that simply being around expensive luxury-brand stores and their "environmental cues of materialism" boosts feelings of self-worth and competitiveness, making people less likely to help others.
"There are lots of subconscious cues in a retail environment which can alter your behavior," Ani Collum, partner and retail consultant at Retails Concepts in Boston, tells Yahoo Style. "For example, you may notice that in many supermarkets, bananas are strategically placed in or around the cereal aisle, to suggest they're bought in pairs. Or, in furniture stores, signs explain the functionality of the item, creating an actionable need for it."
Collum says the same is true for high-end shopping, where feelings of exclusivity and entitlement follow shoppers into and out of the store.
"The key is to give yourself a mental check the next time you're shopping so you're not impacted by these retail cues that can impact your actions, for better or worse," she says.
Of course, this study was conducted in Paris, so it's unclear if the findings would be the same if the experiments were conducted on say, Rodeo Drive or Fifth Avenue.
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HPD, HDC, Exact Capital, Monadnock Development And Partners Celebrate Return Of Tenants To Formerly Blighted Bryant Avenue Buildings
1553-1555 and 1558 Bryant Avenue Received Complete Rehabilitation and Systems Upgrades
After Years of Disrepair and Neglect by Former Owners
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Bronx, NY – New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Executive Vice President for Real Estate Joan Tally, Exact Capital, Monadnock Development and partners celebrated the re-opening of 1553-1555 and 1558 Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. Both buildings underwent significant rehabilitation after being acquired by Exact Capital and Monadnock Development in 2011. The buildings' previous owner allowed the properties to fall into such disrepair that they were placed in HPD's Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP), an initiative that annually targets the 200 most distressed buildings in the City for remediation. HPD, the development team, lenders and other partners were able to affect a change in ownership, and put in place a comprehensive rehab and financing plan that got the buildings back into good repair and into a stable financial situation for the long-term.
The preservation of the City's existing affordable housing stock, and keeping people in their homes is a critical component of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plan (NHMP), a multi-billion dollar initiative to finance 165,000 units of affordable housing by the close of the 2014 fiscal year. To date, the plan has funded more than 156,769 units across the five boroughs, with nearly 49,370 units in the Bronx, and more than 8,153 of those units in Bronx Community Board 3 where this development is located. For every dollar invested by the City for affordable housing, the NHMP has leveraged $3.48 in funding from other sources for a total investment of more than $23.6 billion.
"Preserving peoples' homes and bringing them back into safe conditions is central to HPD's mission. Today we celebrate the beginning of a new life for two buildings whose tenants have seen more than their fair share of struggles." said HPD Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas. "I want to thank our incredible team from HPD's Neighborhood and Enforcement Services for everything they have done in service of the tenants of these buildings particularly through the Alternative Enforcement Program. I also want to thank our development team, our partners at HDC, Exact Capital, Monadnock Development, Richman and Citibank."
"We're thrilled to participate in the rehabilitation financing of Bryant Avenue Apartments," said Joan Tally, EVP for Real Estate at HDC. "Our goal is to ensure that aging developments receive the resources needed to make essential repairs and remain affordable. The preservation of New York City's housing stock is a key component of the Mayor's housing plan and serves to stabilize communities and improve the quality of life for New Yorkers."
Built in 1925, 1553-1555 Bryant Avenue is a five-story walk-up building with 62 units. 1558 Bryant Avenue was built in 1931 and contains 37 units. Both buildings have a combined total of 99 residential units including 65 one-bedroom apartments, 26 two-bedroom apartments, 7 three-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom unit used as a superintendent's unit.
1558 Bryant Avenue entered the third round of AEP in 2009. After a preliminary cellar-to-roof inspection, HPD recorded over 500 new housing maintenance violations at this property. HPD performed more than $147,600 in emergency repairs to correct the most hazardous violations which the previous owner failed to address. These vital repairs included replacing the roof to address the underlying condition of numerous water leak problems. 1553-1555 Bryant Avenue entered the fourth round of AEP in 2011, with HPD issuing over 1,290 housing maintenance code violations during comprehensive cellar-to-roof inspections. This building required more than $97,896 in emergency repairs by HPD including replacement of the roof, heat distribution system and floor coverings, as well as an electrical upgrade. In 2011, building ownership was transferred from the neglectful former owner to Exact Capital and Monadnock Development.
"Exact Capital is excited to have participated in a project that transformed an overleveraged distressed asset into Green affordable housing," said Michael Callaghan of Exact Capital.
"The buildings have come a long way since we took on the project," explained Nick Lembo, President of Monadnock Development. "We're proud to have transformed 1553-1555 and 1558 Bryant Avenue into dignified residences for the New Yorkers who call them home. This was only possible with our partners, Exact Capital and Wavecrest Management. We are grateful for their collaboration, and for our working partners, Citibank Community Capital, Richman Housing Resources, and, of course, the NYC HPD."
With the buildings in a state of extreme disrepair, extensive rehab work was necessary to make them habitable and safe for the tenants to reoccupy. At least 25% of the floor joists were replaced; four stories of stairs needed to be replaced in each building; the top story and parapet needed new beams and re-pointing and the rear retaining wall and sidewalk needed repair at 1553-1555 Bryant. Additionally, the entire electrical distribution and storm water drainage systems were replaced; the oil fired boilers were replaced with smaller, more efficient gas fired boilers; the water supply and sanitary systems were replaced; and all plumbing fixtures were updated. Work inside the units included installing new kitchen fixtures, appliances and bathroom accessories; cracks and holes in the existing plaster and paint were repaired; new interior doors were installed and new windows were installed where necessary.
The existing residents were temporarily relocated within the two buildings or offsite when necessary to allow for rehabilitation work. All existing tenants were given the right to return to their units, and they will not see a rent increase due to the renovation work done to their apartments.
In addition to aiding in the rehabilitation of the buildings, the funding provided by the City to Exact Capital and Monadnock Development includes regulatory agreements that ensure the apartments remain affordable to low-income households. For tenants moving into vacant units, rents are made affordable to families earning up to 50% Area Median Income (AMI), or no more than $40,900 for a family of four, and no more than 60% AMI, or no more than $49,080 for a family of four. AMI levels are calculated annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These income restrictions are according to HUD's 2011 calculations.
The total development cost for the rehabilitation of 1553-1555 and 1558 Bryant Avenue is $21.05 million. HDC provided $10.2 million in tax-exempt bonds and $450,000 in subsidy from corporate reserves in construction financing. HPD provided $6.4 million in City Capital funds and $1.9 million in HOME funds toward permanent financing. The development received $7.1 million in tax credit equity. Richman Housing Resources will act as the tax credit syndicator. The remaining permanent financing was provided by the developer. Wavecrest Management will act as the managing agent for both buildings.
About the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD):
HPD is the nation's largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and viable neighborhoods for New Yorkers through education, outreach, loan and development programs, and enforcement of housing quality standards. It is responsible for implementing Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plan to finance the construction or preservation of 165,000 units of affordable housing by the end of fiscal year 2014. Since the plan's inception, more than 156,769 affordable homes have been created or preserved. For regular updates on news and services, connect with us via www.facebook.com/nychpd and www.twitter.com/nychousing. For more information, visit our website at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
About the NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC):
Since 2000, HDC has issued roughly 10% of all the multi-family housing revenue bonds in the U.S. and since 2003, when Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plan was launched, HDC has raised more than $6.7 billion in financing for affordable housing developments, including providing in excess of $1 billion in subsidy from corporate reserves. In Affordable Housing Finance magazine's annual listing of the nation's top ten funders of multifamily housing, HDC is the only municipal entity on the list. In 2013, HDC was the third largest affordable housing lender in the U.S. after Citi and Wells Fargo, beating out Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Capital One. To date, under the Mayor's plan, HDC has financed the creation or preservation of more than 73,765 of the total 156,397 affordable units. Multifamily buildings financed by HDC contain more than 1.7 million square feet of commercial space. For additional information, visit: www.nychdc.com
About Exact Capital:
Exact Capital, based in New York City, is a diversified real estate development firm built on more than three decades of experience. We are principally engaged in the acquisition, finance, development, and management of mixed use residential and commercial real estate. Our core strength is our ability to source, structure, finance, develop, and oversee a range of real estate development projects ranging from affordable housing to luxury condominiums to mixed use commercial developments. Our experience and expertise includes all aspects of development and operations, from planning and approvals to construction, marketing, sales, leasing and management.
About Monadnock:
Established in 1975, Monadnock has steadily grown over the years into one of the largest and most reputable residential contractors and developers in the New York area. In that time Monadnock has built and developed over 12,000 units of housing, including luxury hi-rises, modular and site built town homes, mid-rise affordable housing, dormitories, supportive housing, and senior housing. Regardless of the size of the job, Monadnock delivers a commitment to quality and a focus on practical problem solving. For more information, please visit www.moncon.com.
About Wavecrest Management Team Ltd.:
The Wavecrest Management Team Ltd. is a full service management company that manages approximately 19,500 residential units in over 300 buildings in the New York metropolitan area. Our specialty is the management of affordable housing with a majority of the buildings we manage being located in The Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn.. Our mission and dedication is to maintain safe, quality and affordable housing.


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CONSHOHOCKEN, PA--(Marketwired - Apr 1, 2014) - AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been recognized as a LearningElite company by Chief Learning Officer magazine for the fourth consecutive year. AlliedBarton, the most honored security services company, celebrates its continued recognition for its many programs.
"The LearningElite award identifies the critical role that learning and development plays in organizational success and AlliedBarton is proud to be recognized," stated Jim Gillece, Senior Vice President of Human Capital Management, Chief People Officer, AlliedBarton. "The learning and development experiences of our employees have a direct impact on our ability to deliver high quality security services to our clients every day. Through the AlliedBarton|Academy(SM), our security professionals engage in continuous learning that ensures they are prepared to respond to the daily and emergency security challenges our clients face."
Chief Learning Officer magazine's LearningElite program honors the best organizations for learning and development. This robust, peer-reviewed ranking and benchmarking program recognizes those organizations that employ exemplary workforce development strategies that deliver significant business results. Developed under the guidance of a group of chief learning officers and senior learning and development practitioners, the LearningElite program utilizes best practices in evaluation to rank the best organizations based upon their impact, size and industries served.
AlliedBarton was also recently named to Chief Executive magazine's 2014 Best Companies for Leaders. Recognition of AlliedBarton's commitment to military employment includes the U.S. Veterans Magazine's "Best of the Best" Top Veteran Friendly Companies, and G.I. Jobs Magazine's 2014 Top 100 Military Friendly Employers®. For a complete awards list visit AlliedBarton.com.
About AlliedBarton Security Services
For more than 50 years, AlliedBarton Security Services has provided superior security officer services to protect people, homes and businesses. AlliedBarton tailors security programs to meet clients' needs with committed professionals who enhance clients' brands. More than 60,000 employees and 120 offices serve thousands of clients with levels of protection that anticipate needs and build enduring relationships. For more information call 1.866.825.5433 or visit www.alliedbarton.com.
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I am just starting to try to play Smite and cannot complete the tutorial. Everything is a no-brainer until I get to where it says to press F to use the relic. Well, I press it and press it, both lower case and upper case, single presses and long presses. A blue circle surrounds my avatar and I see my hitpoints and mana top off, but the arrow to press F never goes away, and the turorial never moves on. I went into the settings and changed it to a different letter, but that had no effect, so I reset it. I restarted it and was disappointed to have to do the thing all over again and it got stuck again in the same spot.
At this point, I am seriously considering just uninstalling, because if I can't get past the dang tutorial and actually play, what's the point of having it on my machine? Is there a fix for this?


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Meyer Electric Inc is a Electrical Contractors business in Queen Creek, AZ.
|Business Name:
|Meyer Electric Inc
|Categorized In:
|Electrical Contractors
|430 West Angus Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85143
|Phone Number:
|(480) 570-4798 Full Phone Report
|Contact Person:
|Tom Meyer Full Name Report
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|Business Type:
|B2B (Business to Business)
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|Employee #:
|1 to 4
|Location Type:
|Single Location
|Annual Revenue ($):
|$100.000 to $499.999
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Meyer Electric Inc, a stable growing company under Electrical Contractors, is being run by Tom Meyer Full Name Report. Since , their sales have been favorable and consistent at $100.000 to $499.999. Company location coordinates are: 33.199645,-111.571423.
It can be reached by dialing (480) 570-4798 Full Phone Report, and you could get in touch with their sales team in 430 West Angus Road, Queen Creek, Arizona AZ 85143. Visit their website at: to know more about the company's history, products and services, as well as frequently asked questions and privacy policies.
Special deals are also offered from time to time. Their professional and honest business transactions fortifies both consumers and businesses in their B2B segments.
Their modest but solid single location houses 1 to 4 staff members. All are benefiting from the company's generous programs and sound training solutions.
You can learn more by checking their classification codes: SIC – 1731 and NAIC – 238210. Call the hotline stated above for faster transaction and queries. Meyer Electric Inc would like to hear from you.


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The University Office of Global Programs (UOGP) will hold its annual Education Abroad Fair from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5, in Alumni Hall at the HUB-Robeson Center on Penn State's University Park campus. The event will showcase more than 190 study abroad opportunities across the world.
"Coming to the Education Abroad Fair allows students to investigate the wealth of program options in countries around the world from Tanzania to Italy to Argentina," said Barbara Rowe, director of Education Abroad in UOGP. "It's the first step in choosing the one that will best meet the student's academic goals."
Representatives from universities in France, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and other countries are flying into State College to talk to students about their specific universities and programs. In addition, Penn State colleges will host their own information sessions about opportunities that could contribute to a student's major requirements.
New features have been added this year including a session called "Can Studying Abroad Really Help My Career?" Penn State alumnus Pete Terbovich will speak at 1 p.m. in Room 129B in the HUB. Terbovich studied abroad in Italy and is now a manager at Horizon Wood Products, an international company located in the heart of central Pennsylvania.
"Studying abroad in Italy exposed me to a foreign culture that I frequently deal with in my current job. Speaking with Italian clients in a comfortable manner can make a huge difference in making a deal or solving a problem," said Terbovich.
Visit the Welcome Table
"It can be a bit overwhelming to wander into Alumni Hall and find hundreds of tables and exhibits," said Kristin Thomas, promotions and outreach coordinator for UOGP and organizer of the event. "We're encouraging students to stop by the Welcome Table, which is another new feature this year. Representatives there will help guide the student to exhibits that will most benefit their interests."
Visit http://www.gpglobalea.gp.psu.edu/ for a full schedule of exhibitors, sessions and times; or contact Kristin Thomas at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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01 Jan 2011 ● English ● 1 hr 40 mins
Through the worldwide mission of the Flying Eye Hospital by ORBIS International, the only airplane eye hospital in the world, stories of three different countries unfold the heartrending and heartwarming people's lives. A blind teenager in China begs on the street and offers his kidney to pay for an eye surgery. In India a local doctor must convince suspicious parents that their children will go blind without medical treatment. And in Ethiopia, a devoted son brings his blind father to the capital in hopes of receiving a free operation. A each faces the challenges of modern health care, traditional beliefs, financial reality, and social unrest, it becomes clear that treating blindness requires much more than a medical procedure.
Crew: Tomoko Hara (Director), Tomoko Hara (Director of Photography), Robert Ellis Geiger (Music Director)
Genres: Drama, Family
Release Dates: 01 Jan 2011 (India)
01 Jan 2011 ● English ● 1 hr 40 mins


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Presidency and Staff
Flavio BELLIO joined the Institute in 2018 as a member of the Institute's legal team. He is currently working on a number of the Institute's projects with a focus on illicit trade. Having graduated in Law at Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium) with a specialization in public and international law, he is currently writing a thesis on the role of EU delegations in the consular relationships of the European Union as part of his L.L.M. in Law and Government of the European Union at LUISS Guido Carli. Flavio has been a research collaborator for World Bank Legal Advisor Giulio Zanetti and has significant experience in researching various topics of international law, including European intellectual property law and investment law in Asian countries. He has worked for a number of years with a law firm in Belgium.


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Traces 2016-2017
The photographs in Traces are the result of a change in perspective about the rural landscape, brought on by the discovery of my own family history being tied to these kinds of places. Using photography I attempt to connect with a landscape that I didn't realize I wanted to connect to. Traveling to various small towns in the southeast, often visiting multiple times, I create an ontology that outlines the similarities and differences of these places that are otherwise isolated from each other. There is a sense of impermanence to the photographs in Traces, which I use intentionally as both a comment on the curiosities within this landscape, and as a reminder to myself to value not only these observed moments, but every moment.
Ultimately I wanted to share my thoughts on this landscape, through photography, for the simple fact that many people do not have a reason to seek out these scenes. Rural areas, and small towns, are often passed by because of their geographic predicament: they are typically in between large city A and large city B. To many these places are a simple rest stop for gasoline or food on the go. I am providing my slice of this landscape I now hold dear, with the hope that others may be encouraged to find their own appreciation as well.


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The action thriller Need for Speed features Aaron Paul in the driver's seat in his first lead since his career-defining role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV hit Breaking Bad.
Paul plays Tobey Marshall, a street racer wrongly convicted of murder. Just out of jail he's on the revenge trail.
Although the movie may look and sound - especially with all those high-revving engines - like the next off The Fast and the Furious assembly line, Paul begs to differ.
"When I first saw the script on my desk, I thought, 'Oh, it's going to be a Fast and the Furious film', but I was wrong. You have to remember that Fast and the Furious didn't start the genre of car films. I realise everyone will make comparisons, but truly, the only thing in common is that we both have cars in the movie," Paul says.
It's hard not to refer to The Fast and the Furious without mentioning the star of the franchise, Paul Walker, who died in a car accident last November. Paul had met Walker a few times.
"When I heard the news I was crushed. It's a reminder that these vehicles are dangerous. We are not condoning street racing by any means. It's for entertainment purposes only, meaning it's for the big screen."
Need for Speed originates from the small screen - the videogame franchise of the same name which dates back to 1994 and has delivered more than 20 titles and sold more than 140 million copies.
Of course, Jesse Pinkman had a thing for videogames, but he seemed to prefer first-person shooters.
Before coming to prominence as Pinkman in his five seasons on the acclaimed show, Idaho-raised Paul had risen through guest roles on Melrose Place and Beverly Hills 90210 in the 90s before doing the rounds in such dramas as The Guardian, The X-Files, ER, CSI and Big Love.
Unsurprisingly, Paul has been offered some edgy roles since Breaking Bad ended. And although it may be something of a head-scratcher as to why he'd take on Need for Speed, especially when every kind of movie imaginable is on offer to him, Paul felt he needed to get behind the wheel of something big and brash.
"I was very picky about what I was going to jump on to the moment the show was done because Breaking Bad was such a phenomenon. Need For Speed was a business move. But I didn't just sign on to it because it's a big action film - I jumped on to it because it was a big action film and it was also very story-driven. I loved the character and I got to drive around in those crazy cars all across the country. And it's just a super-fun movie."
Paul discovered after one meeting with director Scott Waugh that he had similar cinematic tastes and jumped on board with little hesitation. "Scott wanted to do a throwback to the classic car culture films from the 60s and 70s and I was a huge fan of Steve McQueen, especially Bullitt. I loved how Scott described the movie and what he was trying to do. When you watch the film, you can tell the audience is not being lied to; these stunts are actually happening; that excited me."
Much car-carnage is on display throughout Georgia, Alabama and Michigan, where the film was shot.
Waugh, a former stuntman, says: "Pretty much all my work has never included CG and the studio knew that when they hired me. "As far as I'm concerned, CG is the easy way out unless you're doing something like Avatar.
"But for car movies, it should be real. You look at movies like Smokey and the Bandit, or French Connection and the reason they are still the best is because they're real," says Waugh. "There's no music montage, it's just motor noise and cars."
Paul is at an enviable place in his career, however, whether he can shake Jesse Pinkman as easily as he'd like remains to be seen.
"I think people are probably going to be calling me 'bitch' for quite some time. "Jesse Pinkman was such an iconic character and while I am not too worried about my future, my goal is to depart from that character as much as possible.
"I want to try to do roles that are the polar opposite of Jesse Pinkman and this is a great example of that."
Meanwhile, Paul is nervously awaiting the movie's release before ascertaining whether his first time out as leading man will be a success.
"It's terrifying," he says. "It's very scary."
Who: Aaron Paul, former Breaking Bad star
What: Need for Speed
When: Opens at cinemas on March 20.
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The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee is the name for the Electrical Training Alliance ; A nonprofit organization created in 1941 by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The organization works with subject matter experts (SMEs), industry leaders, and various manufacturers to Ensure That electrical apprentices in the Organized labor movement -have access to the most-up-to date training initiatives in the electrical manufacturing industry.
Across the United States and Canada more than 200 local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATCs) use the NJATC's curricula to help train electrical apprentices. The NJATC develops electrical training curricula for Inside Wireman, Outside Lineman , Voice-Data-Video (VDV), and Residential Wireman programs. Emerging technologies such as photovoltaics (solar), wind power generation and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are also encompassed in the NJATC curricula, along with codes and safety and instrumentation training.
The NJATC is well known for its " Earn While You Learn " initiative which allows students to learn and practice respectable living while receiving instructional training. This program also allows JATC electrical apprenticeship programs to operate without the financial support of taxpayers. With the help of the American Council on Education , the NJATC has also developed a program that allows its students to learn and practice college credit. Depending on the area of study, electrical apprentices can now transfer up to 60 college credit hours from their electrical apprenticeship to colleges , universities , or community colleges .
The organization is also known for hosting the National Training Institute (NTI), the largest electrical training seminar in North America. Nearly 2,000 electrical workers expect this event to learn about new industry trends, to see new products, and to expect in-depth training seminars. NTI is also one of the leading manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment.
As of 2007, there are more than 40,000 electrical apprentices enrolled in JATC programs throughout the United States and Canada. Since its inception, more than 325,000 electrical apprentices have completed NJATC training programs and become competent dayneymen , making the organization one of the most electrical training and apprenticeship programs of its kind.


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ABCA Clinic Recaps - Dr. Tom Hanson
How To Teach Players To Stop Choking & Start Playing Big In 15 Minutes
Dr. Tom Hanson – Author, Play Big Baseball
Clinic Topics
1. 3 Crucial Distinctions
2. Teach Players to Play Big in 15 Minutes or Less
3. Why Players Choke (and don't learn what you teach)
This was the second clinic focussing on sport psychology following Jim Meier, highlighting a growing interest in and demand for this kind of expertise from coaches at all levels. Tom Hanson will be familiar to anyone who has read Heads-Up Baseball, one of the best books on the mental game of baseball, which he co-authored with Ken Ravizza. It's the type of book you won't get back very quickly if you loan it out. It's also available in audio-book format and can make for great listening.
Hanson's presentation seemed to be a sales pitch for his business; that said, he did speak about some topics that reinforced or expanded upon some concepts from the book. Here are notes from his outline:
Part A: 3 Crucial "Distinctions"
1. Distinguish means to clarify or to bring from the background to the foreground.
2. Simplify – this is your job as an expert.
3. Coaching is a relationship business.
"My biggest early coaching mistake was focussing on improving my players more than improving myself."
Create a "winning emotional context" (feel it).
Part B: Teach Players to Play Big in 15 Minutes or Less
ACT Big
BREATHE Big
COMMIT Big
"Our bodies change your mind!"
How to coach the ABCs:
• What should you do when you're ahead?
• What should you do when you're behind?
• What should you do when you get a yellow light?
• What should you do when the umpire is bad?
• You must practice the ABCs if you want them to show up under pressure.
Part C: Why Players Choke (and don't learn what you teach)
Humans are not designed for baseball.
The critical variable: a belief (cellular level) that "baseball is a fun challenge" vs. "baseball is a threat."
My Mission: "teach players, coaches, and parents to free themselves from a belief system based on fear and return it to a belief system based on love."
My Most Important Thing
Two questions for you:
How important do you think the mental game of baseball is?
How much of your practice is dedicated to the mental game?
The mental game of baseball is about playing one pitch at a time, with confidence. That's incredibly difficult to do. If you expect your players to stay in the present moment (with confidence) for an entire game, you better be practicing your mental skills. Dr. Hanson and other sport psychologists have identified the skills and concepts and proved that thoughts follow actions. Like any other skills, the mental ones must be practiced.
Last Up: Rod Olson
On Deck: Kevin Barr
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Virgin Experience Days Customers – PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTACTING US:
At the present time we are only able to accept SVS2C 'Cream Tea' vouchers on our services, which are taking place on 29th, 30th & 31st August.
Virgin Travel for Two:
We cannot accept 'Travel for Two' at the time of writing, we are continuing to adapt our 1960s heritage carriages to make this possible however are awaiting delivery of material and then need some time to install screens within our carriages.
We politely request that you do not contact us regarding Travel for Two at the moment due to the limited number of volunteers able to reply to these emails. We hope to get Travel for Two tickets on sale for August 29th, 30th & 31st within the next two weeks, subject to materials being delivered to enable us to adapt our carriages.
Due to the Social Distancing measures and the costs we incur (Coal, Water, Oil, Electricity, Locomotive Operating Fees, Internet, CCTV, Telephones etc) operating our trains we cannot financially justify "Travel for Two" until this is complete.
Saturday Evening and Sunday Luncheon:
The Saturday Evening Dining (SVS2D or SVS4D) and Sunday Lunch (SVVS2 or SVVS4) trains will NOT return for the foreseeable future due to the Social Distancing measures. We are able to return some of our dining experiences as the products can be placed on the tables prior to boarding or table service is extremely limited by the nature of the service.
Unfortunately, despite various methods being discussed we have concluded, at the present time it is not possible (on a heritage train) for a 3 or 5-course meal to be provided nor it is possible to do using the usual crockery, cutlery and glassware which would detract from the product that we offer.
We are however able to offer an alternative in the form of an enhanced, three course Ploughman's Lunch on Saturday 12th September. Please click here for details and then contact us directly if you wish to book (only valid for those holding an SVSD2, SVSD4, SVVS2 or SVVS4 voucher).
We are continuing to investigate methods of re-introducing these services but await further guidance.
For all those with a voucher that you cannot book all we can advise you do is contact your voucher provider to discuss your options, we have sent them information advising them of the present situation. We ourselves cannot extend vouchers or book you in for a service (other than a Cream Tea which you can now book via the usual method) at the moment. If you do decide to contact the Spa Valley Railway all we are able to do is provide you with the information shown above, this is the latest update we are able to provide.
We thank you for your understanding at this extremely difficult time for our heritage railway.
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Geometrical Effects of Duct on the Entropy Generation in the Laminar Forced Convection Separated Flow
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|نوع مقاله: Original Article
|Nasrin Aminzadeh1؛ Shima Sotoodehnia 2؛ Meysam Atashafrooz1
|1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sirjan University of Technology, Sirjan, Iran
|2Sirjan Branch. Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran.
|In this research paper, irreversibility analysis of laminar forced convection flow in a duct with variable cross-section are numerically studied. Two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system is used to solve the set of governing equations and also the blocked-off method is considered for simulation of the inclined surfaces. To obtain the velocity and temperature fields, the basic equations are numerically solved using the finite volume method and SIMPLE algorithm. To determine the flow irreversibility, the entropy generation number is calculated according to the thermodynamic second law. The geometrical effects of duct on the distributions of streamlines, friction coefficient, Nusselt number, entropy generation, and Bejan number are presented with details. The results show that the duct heights and inclination angle of surfaces have great effects on the flow irreversibility and the hydrodynamics and thermal behaviours. Also, comparison of the present numerical results with the available data published in the open literature shows an excellent consistency.
|Blocked-Off Method؛ Convection Heat Transfer؛ Entropy Generation؛ Flow Irreversibility؛ Variable Cross-Section
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