text: In 2011, the whistleblower website WikiLeaks released a cache of secret US diplomatic cables - a quarter million in total. One, authored by American ambassador to Libya Gene A Cretz, described former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi as "mercurial and eccentric". Cretz dispatched the wire days after Gaddafi's 2009 visit to New York City (NYC) to address a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). His speech, which could only be described as erratic, was marked by a tearing of the UN charter. He also wondered aloud whether swine flu was manufactured as a weapon, said that the Security Council should be renamed the "terror council" and demanded investigations into the assassinations of John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King. The episode raised Gaddafi's profile in Western media and left many people wanting to know more about who he was and why he behaved so strangely. Cretz's cable, combined with a few facts and anecdotes from Gaddafi's life, shed light on Libya's self-proclaimed "Brother Leader". Obsessed with image According to Cretz's wire, Gaddafi initially refused to have his picture taken for a US visa application. An aide, presumably at his request, suggested that the US consulate instead photograph one of the hundreds of billboards in Libya that featured his image and shrink it to fit its criteria. After the consulate refused, Cretz said that the aide "reluctantly conceded" to have the leader pose for a photo. It is not clear why Gaddafi was so averse to having his picture taken - as he was well known for his carefully constructed photo ops and media events. His image was plastered on billboards and banners throughout Libya, often portraying him as a hero of the people. His face was also featured on commemorative stamps and state currency. As gifts, he had reportedly given associates gold watches with a picture of himself dressed in military uniform saluting on the dial. He even once presented Condoleezza Rice, the former US secretary of state, with a locket that had his image engraved on the inside. Gaddafi is believed to have been obsessed with maintaining an image of being young and strong. He often wore bright colors, preferring safari suits and sunglasses over traditional diplomatic attire, and changed his outfits frequently throughout the day. It is rumoured that he underwent cosmetic surgery on his face and had hair plug implants. A fear of heights Gaddafi had a fear of heights, and could not fly for more than eight hours or over water. Cretz said that this created "logistical headaches for his staff". When tending to his travel arrangements, they had to plan alternative routes and frequent stops to accommodate his phobia. On his flight from Libya to NYC, Gaddafi stopped in Portugal - most probably to calm his nerves. Interestingly, Gaddafi had a penchant for giving speeches from high places. In fact, one of his last, and most famous, speeches as Libya's leader was from atop the ramparts of Tripoli's old city - where he stood before a large crowd of supporters and accused anti-government protestoes of taking hallucinogenic pills. Gaddafi's image was also ironically featured on billboards advertising Libyan Airlines. 'Thunder Rock' Gaddafi's phobia was so severe that it affected his choice of accommodations. According to Cretz, Gaddafi's staff said "the Leader must stay on the first floor of any facility that was rented for him" and "could not climb more than 35 steps". Fortunately, Gaddafi owned a mansion in Englewood, New Jersey - just 30 minutes from his UN meeting in NYC. The estate, however, was three-stories high - a strange purchase for man who could not live anywhere but on the first floor. It also bore the unusual name of "Thunder Rock". Neighbours protested over his intended visit because he had recently given a hero's welcome to the Lockerbie bomber - who had killed 270 people in 1988, including 38 New Jersey residents. His request to erect a large air-conditioned tent also caused controversy, and was ultimately denied. His follow-up request to pitch one in NYC's Central Park was rejected as well. 'Romantic relationship' Cretz observed that Gaddafi seemed "obsessively dependent" on a core of trusted staff - including his "voluptuous blonde" Ukrainian nurse Galyna Kolotnytska. In fact, they were so close that some embassy personnel believed that the two shared a "romantic relationship". Gaddafi, in fact, also surrounded himself with a team of four beautiful Ukrainian nurses - often referred to in Western media as his harem. In an April 2011 Newsweek article, one of the nurses - 24-year-old Oksana Balinskaya - denied that Gaddafi had a sexual relationship with any of the girls, but admitted that they called him "papika" (Russian for little father). She also said that he reminded her of a 1980s rock star and most likely hired the girls for their looks. The Revolutionary Nuns Noticeably missing from Gaddafi's UNGA entourage was his "legendary" female guard force, wrote Cretz. "Only one female guard was included among the approximately 350-person strong Libyan delegation to New York." Cretz surmised that the lone guard played a "formal security role". The all-female guard force has been a staple of Gaddafi's since the 1980s. While Western journalists have referred to them as his "Amazonian Guard", in Libya they are called "The Revolutionary Nuns" or "The Green Nuns". Facts surrounding the force are murky. However, it is widely believed that the women are highly specialised in the use of firearms and martial arts. It is also said that they have taken vows to protect Gaddafi with their lives and remain chaste. Supposedly, Gaddafi picks the women himself and permits them to wear western clothing, make-up and high heals while on duty. A skillful balance Gaddafi's was an enigmatic figure, whose wild remarks, colourful attire and alleged ties to terrorism made him the subject of great fascination. However, it would be wrong to "dismiss his many eccentricities as signs of instability", wrote Cretz. Gaddafi "is a complicated individual who has managed to stay in power for 40 years through skillful balancing of interests and realpolitik methods." The fact that he ruled with an iron fist helped as well. SOURCE: Al Jazeera ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nadeem Muaddi US & Canada Italy Libya Portugal United States


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Rogue schools - Legislators accuse administrators of sneaking in fees through the back door
Members of Parliament's Constituency Development Fund Committee yesterday blasted school administrators who continued to demand the payment of auxiliary fees before students are admitted.
During a special sitting of the CDF committee yesterday chairman, Everald Warmington, noted the number of projects submitted by Members of Parliament for additional funding for educational assistance and charged that the majority related to assistance with paying auxiliary fees for students going to high schools.
"Before now, I used to resist giving any assistance for auxiliary fees, but you have to consider the amount that is being charged by some of these schools, up to $30,000. But at the same time the Government already pays the school fee. So, I can't help but to assist in that area which I have always refused to do," said Warmington.
"Some of the school administrators are unreasonable and dishonest and ... they are sneaking the school fees through the back door. They are collecting the school fee twice because the cost they are putting on the students is no longer an auxiliary fee it is a school fee," reasoned Warmington.
With support from committee members Denise Daley and Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, Warmington charged that some schools were withholding external examination results from students if the fees were not paid.
He said that even when schools were reminded that the auxiliary fee was a voluntary contribution, administrators insisted that they would not register the students until the fee was paid.
That was underscored by Daley, who added: "There are a number of students who are ignorant to the fact, and some don't want to face the embarrassment. They will tell you ... I am not going because the schools refuse to give the students the packages if the fee is not paid. It is something that the ministry and the minister of education must speak out against."
Committee member Floyd Green, who is also state minister in the education ministry urged fellow MPs to report these rogue schools.
"It is very important that once these issues arise, we don't just leave them, that the ministry is contacted in relation to specific schools, because the policy is clear that no student should be turned back because they can't afford to pay and that is non-negotiable," said Green.
"Raise it with the ministry or the regional officer, because the ministry has to continue policing the system," added Green, as he declared that the schools had no power to withhold the results of external examinations.
"We have encouraged parents who can afford to contribute, but [for] those who cannot, we don't want them to feel less than. As such it is important that their children be allowed to register and to access school," declared Green.


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Renita Lazzell Ablott
Aug. 27, 1956 ~ Nov. 27, 2018
Renita Lazzell Ablott, 62, passed away on Nov. 27, 2018, in her home. She was born on Aug. 27, 1956, in Rock Springs, Wyo. She attended Manila High School where she graduated in 1974. She married Kenneth Slaugh, and together they had three children. They divorced in 2001. She married Christopher Ablott in 2003 in Parachute, Colo. Renita was a musician, an artist and a crafter. She loved the outdoors, especially camping and arrowhead hunting. She loved her family fiercely. She was always there with a cup of coffee and words of wisdom whenever life got hard.
She is survived by her parents, Katherine Brown and Richard (Buck) Lazzell; a brother (Shane) and a sister (Marsha); her four children Anna, Justin, Mandy and Josey; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is already greatly missed.
Her family will be holding a celebration of life at the 4-H building at the Meeker, Colo., Fairgrounds on Jan. 12, 2018, beginning at 11 a.m. For memorial donations, please contact Mandy Richardson at 970-942-3178.


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It's frequently said that there's not a viable replacement for encounter – yet there are alternate routes to it. We addressed prepared engineers; individuals who work over circles and slave over characteristics without stopping for even a minute. This gathering of tips comes straight from the code-confront.
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Designers vary on which web auditor is ideal, yet they all concur that we battled before our most loved programs had them. New Context's Paul Wilson brings up that you can see CSS changes live in Chrome or Safari. Right tap on a component, and pick 'Examine Element', says Wilson, "All the connected CSS will be appeared in the correct investigation sheet. You can alter or include new components here, to see the impacts of your progressions."
The web auditor isn't available as a matter of course in Safari on the Mac. Empower it by going to Preferences >Advanced>Show Develop menu in menu bar.
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Golden Dawn, the ascendant neo-Nazi Greek political party, is directing violence toward immigrants in Greece as the economic situation deteriorates and the political situation becomes fragile.
Athens newspaper Kathimerini reports that last night, "some 150 people, including an unknown number of Golden Dawn deputies, attacked migrants and damaged migrants' shops in the area, according to reports."
According to Kathimerini, the attack was provoked when an "unidentified immigrant" stabbed and robbed a hairdresser in his salon.
This YouTube video appears to be taken in the salon after the stabbing occurred, but before the Golden Dawn attack squad arrived (in Greek):
The description provided by the uploader of the video on YouTube is pretty harrowing (via Google Translate):
Hairdresser foreigners massacred inside the shop and broke his shop in St Panteleimonas. Panic prevails this time to St. Panteleimon Michael Voda Street. Aliens slain hairdresser's shop broke and I went. Hairdresser's name was not Argyris more details We still have on the victim. Notified immediately called the police and ambulance. The victim was transferred to Hippocrates, was operated and hospitalized in intensive care. rushing Here are members of the Golden Dawn and about 500 residents. Ananesa the MP of the Golden Dawn and Panagiotara Barmparousis According to the residents say that the salon was the last Greek the region and talk about competition and that foreigners do progkrom Greeks, ie trying to rid the area that is Greek.
One Golden Dawn MP has already said that his party is at "war" with the immigrants.
And it's a scary situation for the immigrant community because the police are reportedly in on the violence.
Furthermore, another major Greek institution, the Greek Orthodox Church, seems to offer up tacit consent.
Last night's attack is not the first time Golden Dawn deputies have been involved in attacks like this, either. Ilias Panagiotaros, a Golden Dawn MP who the BBC's Paul Mason describes as "the de facto commander of the Golden Dawn attack squads," has taken part in previous episodes of violence.
Meanwhile, Golden Dawn's spokesman, another elected legislator named Ilias Kasidiaris, is reading literal Nazi propaganda in parliamentary addresses.
Yet, despite this behavior, there seems to be little reprisal against Golden Dawn in terms of political support. On the contrary, they are making gains.


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Owen Greaves | The Disposable Web | Podcast Interview
Recently I was asked to be a guest on Robert Lavigne's show called The Disposable Web – Robert and I have known each other digitally only, for many years, we finally got a chance to sit and chat, I hope you enjoy it. It's a bit long, and we cover a lot of ground. I share what I think the disposable web is, what it means to me, I'm curious what it means to you. I may offend you, so you have been warned. Oh, and this is a video, not just audio! I do have a face for Radio though : )
This interview is just a few days old, and already we are hearing negative reports about our economies in the Western world, both Canada & USA drove negative numbers in growth in the 1st quarter, which means the second quarter will not be as good as first thought.
The bottomline: the future of business is about people, I do what I do with the purpose of helping you win, you benefit.
Looking into the future doesn't have to be ominous, it does take some practice learning how to see. What you see and hear on the news or TV isn't what you need to know, the paradigm shift to embrace the real change taking place is where I encourage you to invest your time. I spend a great deal of time looking ahead at the next 3 – 5 years, looking for the patterns, what people are thinking, and then try to figure out why. Looking back at your business as if you were 5 years out, then working backwards to ensure you reach your desired outcomes. It's all about you.
A big thank you goes out to Robert, thank you for allowing me to share, and you doing all the hard work to put the video together!
Owen Greaves | The Disposable Web | Podcast Interview
If this video doesn't work, here is the direct link to YouTube and you can watch it there: Owen Greaves – The Disposable Web – Video Interview
Cable TV going, going GONE!
Today the Internet Wins, our family has decided to cut Cable and get our TV online!!!!!! Yep, that's $65.40 (CDN) that now goes to something else in our budget, maybe an evening out for dessert and a movie, a date night for sure.
The decision was actually very easy, we had a family meeting with our two boys (19 & 22), they looked at us somewhat bewildered, they almost laughed out loud at us when we asked them if they cared whether we had cable TV or not. Sometimes you get nervous bringing up the topic of dropping something you thought everyone wanted. Our youngest son said, we don't watch TV, we get what we want online through our Media Center Computers.
That was it! No discussion, no fussing, no justifying why we should have it. So, we cut cable TV from our household and we are now using the Internet for yet one more service. I won't cover all the services available online, I'll let you do your own research. The truth is, this is going to happen more and more often over the next couple years. The trends show that 30% of all commerce will be done online in the next 2 – 3 years, including Internet TV.
Just this morning there was an announcement that we will be able to make deposits to bank accounts through a company called Banksimple.net via mobile capabilities. Alex Payne left Twitter to co-found Simplebank, this has huge ramifications to commerce online, I am really interested in this movement and will keep a close eye on this company.
Have you considered cutting Cable TV or any other service you feel you can get on the Internet, we don't rent movies from the local Video store due to free movies online. It's a matter of time before Cable TV and or any other service like it has to make serious radical changes to their model of control. Control is dead!
Our household is cable free, now I need to find a new toy : )
What it Takes to Be an Overnight Success – Chris Brogan
As I mentioned in my last post, Chris Brogan also brings it and he to has a great message, he just finished his 4th in a serious on "What it takes to be an overnight success". Just as I have given Gary Vaynerchuk space here on owengreaves.com, I'm giving Chris Brogan more press as well. I what I like about Chris is his more down to earth and very honest, real message.
Rather than read more of my ranting and perspective, listen to Chris's 1st video on the serious.
Who Are You and What Are You Doing?
Every Sunday afternoon I play soccer with a great bunch of guys, we've been getting together at the same field now for over ten years, trying to stay in shape of course. In July of this year I took a tumble at warp speed and broke, no shattered my left shoulder at the clavicle joint. Here it is now late September and I still have not been cleared to play, do you have any idea how frustrating that is? To know you can't be out there with your buddies, knowing you can help your team mates win. Half the fun is the strategy, who plays what position and who has the touch up front and finish the play by putting in the net. As this is just drop in soccer we get people at various levels of ability, from 17 to 56 years of age and every once and awhile someone comes out that doesn't have clue what you can and can't do, they don't know the rules. So they run around all over the place not knowing what to do and never really ask for help, and when they do, they forget what you said almost as fast as you said it. Given enough time and they come out more often, eventually, they find there way and start to contribute in a meaningful way.
You are probably wondering where I'm going with this, the question is, are you one of those soccer players running around trying to accomplish something meaningful in the game? Are you playing with the Internet and Social Media the same way? You've setup your Blog and you're telling everyone to come to your site but you haven't taken the time to learn how or what to do with all those visitors. There are a great many people out there you would consider successful, but there is a far greater number that haven't realized their 15 minutes of fame yet. You have two ways to approach the Internet & Social Media, you can learn from those who have gone ahead of you or you can try to figure it out yourself.
I can tell you from personal experience, learning from those who have gone before you and succeeded is much easier, that is the choice I would make if you're just getting started. In fact, if you've been Blogging for awhile you should study the leaders anyway, learn the guidelines and then figure out how to make them work for you. Pay attention to what they do, but don't try to act like they do…why? In Social Media circles you will hear the mantra, be real, be yourself and be honest. So trying to act like someone else won't let the uniquely designed you to come out, and you will be known as someone who is not authentic and phony.
Everyone loves guy's like Gary Vaynerchuck, Chris Brogan and Scott Stratten but you will never be able to duplicate how they deliver the message and do what they do. You can however, learn what they do and then learn to make it yours, learn to make it unique by being who you were meant to be. Gary wrote a book soon to be released in October called, " CRUSH IT " and Chris's book which is already out and amply titled, " TRUST AGENTS ", tell you what I just shared, be sure to order a copy and learn from them first hand.
As you can see, help is closer than you think. No matter what your niche or area of expertise happens to be, study what Gary & Chris do but also pay attention to others like Amber Naslund, David Armano, Mack Collier, Olivier Blanchard, Trey Pennington and Kris Colvin. Spend some time in the Silicon Valley circle to by watching Robert Scoble and Louis Gray. Most of the above have sites with video's you can view so you get an idea of who they are, and what they are doing with Social Media Networks. As you can see there many to follow and learn from, but they all cover their interests and passions in their own unique way. Also keep in mind some of these people are paid to do what they do in Social Media Networks, but that's what makes them great case studies.
– Amber Naslund works for Radian6, they provide tools for real-time social media monitoring and analysis designed primarily for PR and Ad agencies.
– David Armano, is the Senior Partner at Dachis Group, was created to unlock the value of social technologies for large corporate enterprises through its Social Business Design global advisory practice, and technology implementation program. David talks about the 5 B's:
1.) Be Ubiquitous
2.) Be Social
3.) Be Interesting
4.) Be Remarkable
5.) Be Yourself
– Mack Collier, Helping companies understand the " Social " part of Social Media.
– Olivier Blanchard, trains company executives and project teams in all matters of social media management and measurement, then help them build and integrate effective programs into every facet of their business, from Public Relations, business development and market research to Human Resources and Customer Support. Oh and Olivier is working on a book that will educate you on the proper way to realize and calculate the true ROI (Return On Investment) in Social Media.
– Trey Pennington, Interviews leaders in Business & Social Media on BlogTalkRadio and uses almost every Social Media Network out there.
– Kris Colvin, is the designer of Twitterface.com and a Social Media Maven with passion and desire, Twitterface is a great tool so be sure to use it.
Whether you already have a business or a Blog, you will never stick with it and see it through unless you're passionate about it. Gary Vaynerchuck's war cry is to do your passion and you'll give yourself the best chance to win. Remember, the Internet is the Platform, Social Media is the Tool you can master on the Internet. Do your homework, study how to use the tools and pay attention to your passion. In another article I wrote, called " Your Passion Is In Front of You, You're Just Not Paying Attention" its so simple it's almost embarrassing, I triple dog dare you to read it.
Each person who is a success online can only teach you how they did it, not how someone else did it. Now pay attention to what I just said, they may have duplicate someone else's system but they made that system there's through their personality and how they think. They couldn't ever act or be like the person they learned from, so study by taking notes, watching videos and then find your passion. The final step is to make it your own, only you can be you and only you can do it. So who are you and what are you doing?
Mike Wesely's Twittalk.tv Show – Twitter GURU
There are many places to get help learning Twitter on the Internet, and in my opinion, one of the best places is Mike Wesely's Twittalk.tv Show. With over 30,000 followers, you'll get a great deal out of his show not to mention you'll meet some of the coolest people on Twitter. (as Mike puts it) Mike's servant heart is the first thing that jumps out at you, he is gentle, helpful, curtious and kind. Mike encourages everyone and is grateful for those who come to his show; he'll tell you and anyone else who will listen how grateful he is you showed up and participated. Fellowship in an online class room without the teacher telling you to shut up 🙂 ….it's great!
The format is really quite simple, you ask questions, Mike answers them and you meet great people. You win and the best part is it's all free! There are a couple ways to participate on Mike's show, 1.) You can just join the chat 2.) Register and join chat via Video ( there's only 6 video windows so come early).
Make sure you follow Mike on Twitter to find out what time his show will airing @Mike_Wesely is his handle. Mike likes #QUOTES and will post many on Twitter so be sure to RT (Retweet) them if you think they are worthy.
I invite you to come and ask your questions, meet great people, and learn how to maximize Twitter, it's time well invested. Oh you can follow me on Twitter at @owengreaves
Thanks Mike for taking your eyes off yourself and putting them on others.


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Millennium Plaza Dubai invites guests to experience its newly-renovated lobby
Millennium Plaza Dubai, a luxury accommodation along Sheikh Zayed Road, is pleased to announce the completion of its lobby renovation and hosted a Photography Exhibition featuring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque by Lofti Hamrouni and an apparel and jewellery pop-up by Asya Krasnaya to celebrate the launch.
General Manager Nemo Acimovic led the cake cutting ceremony to officially open the new lobby that showcases an amalgamation of space, comfort and luxury. The event was attended by corporate partners, VIPs and hotel guests including the media.
"We are pleased to unveil our newly refurbished lobby, which offers convenience and comfort for business and leisure travelers. Our goal is to make the lobby a destination for both residents and visitors where they can relax, socialize or do work-related tasks while checking-into or checking out from the hotel. This is part of our commitment to stay in touch with ongoing competition, as well as deliver excellent service, comfort and attention to our valued guests," said Acimovic.
The new lobby exudes a renewed sense of warmth, its modern design characterized by sleek couches and chairs in earthly brown and yellow hues with new light fixtures provide a welcoming ambience for guests along with perfectly arranged furniture creating a more open and comfortable feel.
Immersive and enticingly vibrant, visitors can expect a transformation of the lobby space and to highlight this, Millennium Plaza Dubai hosted a Photography Exhibition featuring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque by Lotfi Hamrouni commemorating the year 2018 as Year of Zayed which was followed by a preview of designer Asya Krasnaya's Spring/ Summer 2018 apparel collection and bespoke art jewellery.
Lofti, a British/Tunisian motivational speaker and photographer is best known for his Landscape Photography, Nature, Culture, Food, Fashion, Travel, Celebrities and Sport events. He has worked and lived in the Middle East since 1995. Lofti has developed his photography talent in Abu Dhabi while working in the hospitality industry. He has photographed many of the world's celebrities who have visited the UAE including Prince Andrew the Duke of York, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, Chef Brian Turner, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
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This letter is to serve as strong professional recommendation of the talents and capabilities of Brian Jones of Amicus Tech.
Last year, my company went through a tumultuous and painful period of service contract non-renewals, coupled with unprecedented growth – all in a new location. The extrication process of the outsourced services to in-house from the provider was daunting to say the least.
Most critical of these services was our IT needs. This is where Brian saved the day.
I had NO CLUE what all was involved with a migration of this magnitude. Brian was there for me, every step of the way, keeping panic at bay, managing vendors, and at one point – putting one of his employees on a plane with a hard drive of all our files to physically deliver to the new vendor. I certainly didn't have anyone on hand to do that. And I can't imagine a better example of going above and beyond.
Furthermore, in the year plus that I have come to know Brian, I could not tell you one instance of seeing him stressed, unprepared or without at least two solutions for every problem.
It is with great confidence that I recommend Brian Jones and his company to you. He is a true professional, as well as a person of great dignity, conviction and compassion.
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Brian Jones and Amicus Technologies has been our IT provider since we established connectivity and an Intranet at Santa Monica Bay Physicians Health Services, Inc. ("SMBPHSI"). SMBPHSI encompassed multiple locations - 12 sites with approximately 250 users. We utilized an electronic medical record and multiple software applications that required networking and redundancy as well as encrypted security due to the sensitive nature of the health of the information being managed.
Brian developed the network, acquired, installed, and maintained the hardware. He made recommendations and assisted with the successful installation of the multiple T1 lines that we use to interconnect offices, and provided server maintenance. As software was deployed, Brian made sure he understood the uses of the software and the workflows associated with it, as necessary, to continue to ensure that the software was deployed efficiently and in a manner, that limited any downtime. As software upgrades were required, Brian was instrumental in the successful deployment of the software upgrades in a manner that had limited negative impact to the end users. He is always extremely responsive to support issues, deployed his team promptly to evaluate the problems and finding solutions that efficiently kept the systems running. Due to the nature of our business, all work was done electronically, so maintenance of the network was critical to both patient care and business operations.
As we developed our systems, Brian sought out and offered software solutions to monitor the efficiencies of the network, assure back-up and redundancy to be sure that the information was protected, and developed plans to be deployed in the event of a failure. As hardware or software upgrades were required, Brian presented executive management with alternative solutions and was able to explain the pros and cons of each with an understanding of the underlying cost considerations.
In December 2012, our entity was sold. Brian and his team has continued to provide support through the IT department of the new entity and continues to be responsive to the requests for support which he receives
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Despite being eliminated from the qualifying competitions for both the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup and 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, Grenada have managed to make their way up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, climbing 20 places to reach 121 overall.
The small Caribbean nation of only 110,000 inhabitants also moved up five spots within CONCACAF to 16th, edging past other island nations such as Barbados, Aruba, Bermuda and Dominica. Traditionally known for its nutmeg production in the spice industry – from where the team's nickname, Spice Boyz, is derived – Grenada has also produced successful international football stars such as Seattle Sounders stalwart Shalrie Joseph and Reading striker Jason Roberts.
Together, this duo helped Grenada to their highest-ever ranking (88) back in July 2009 after their first appearance at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. And while the likes of Joseph and Roberts have brought Grenada small but significant victories in the past to their tiny island nation, it was the up-and-coming Grenadian talent who were in the spotlight last month when the Spice Boyz claimed the 2013 Windward Islands Tournament trophy.
New generationThe Windward Islands, named for the collection of small countries in the southern Carribbean Sea that welcomed ships arriving in the New World as a result of the prevailing trade winds, consist of Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Lucia and St. Vincent / Grenadines. The Windward Islands Football Association (WIFA) revived the tournament in 2013 after a twelve-year hiatus, the competition having been last won by Grenada in 2001.
The small tournament was originally intended to feature four of the six Windward Islands: Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and tournament hosts St. Vincent / Grenadines, with matches played at Victoria Park in Kingstown. Sadly, however, Dominica withdrew two days before the start of the competition when coach Kirt Hector and defender Norran Jno Hope were tragically killed in a car accident on their way to the airport to meet up with the rest of their team.
The WIFA decided to move ahead with the competition as scheduled to honour the memory of Hector and Hope, and the St. Vincent / Grenadines Football Association pulled together a 'President's XI', consisting of players from St. Vincent's Premier League to round out the four-team tournament.
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Coach Clark John's side lost the first game of the competition 2-1 to the President's XI, but Grenada fought back to beat St. Lucia by the same scoreline, setting the stage for a decisive final match against St. Vincent / Grenadines. Needing only a draw to secure the trophy, Denron Daniel, 23, scored in the 76th minute to give Grenada a 1-0 victory, clinching the championship for the Spice Boyz.
Grenada's two victories en route to their first place finish in the tournament may have resulted in the Spice Boyz' recent surge in the ranking, but the value of this competition for Grenada - along with their fellow competitors - came from the opportunity to evaluate current and future talent during a time in which these tiny island nations would otherwise have been idle.
Considering Grenada was bounced from Gold Cup and FIFA World Cup qualifying well over a year ago, the 2013 Windward Islands tournament provided an excellent chance to assess the next generation of Grenadian talent, who will one day look to challenge the bigger fish in the Caribbean Sea and continue to rise in the World Ranking.


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Indiana and National vapor advocates scored a major victory on Friday night as the Indiana General Assembly voted to rewrite the state's anti-competitive vapor industry regulations, according to a release from the Vapor Technology Association (VTA).
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Senate Bill 1 creates a path to licensure for all manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are seeking to sell vapor products in Indiana. The bill further aligns requirements for manufacturers doing business in Indiana with the requirements of the federal deeming rule. In addition, the legislation creates a clear path forward for online sales, removes arbitrary rulemaking authority from the ATC and onerous security requirements on manufacturers which created a monopoly in Indiana for a limited group of manufacturers, according to the release.
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"The Eastern Stonechat (Saxicola maurus) is a common migrant in the north but in Peninsula Malaysia is an 'uncommon and localised' migrant. I am indebted to Jing-Yi Tou, a bird watching colleague, who spotted this bird, just before Christmas 2013, in an open area with tall grass in the city.
"This location was a 'happy hunting ground' for both of us to watch birds that use the open grassland habitat but is now being extensively developed. I had made 4-5 trips there to find the bird but failed, as the location is large. Today when my wife and I were cycling by we spotted it by the roadside. It is already assuming breeding plumage. The bird has a frequent habit of flicking the tail and will often descend to the ground to feed.
"My wife (Swee-Im, Lim) was confident she saw two different birds. I doubted her until I returned to process images and noticed that one male has a much lighter belly, seen in all images and taken at the same time in same lighting. So two males sharing the habitat. (bottom).
"Urquhart, E. (2002; Stonechats: A Guide to the Genus 'Saxicola'. London: Christopher Helm) states 'In Malaysia and Borneo it occurs in buffalo pasture, paddyfields and marshes in the lowlands throughout the winter.' The habitat this bird spent the winter in is an urban area with lots of housing and shops surrounding the fields.
"Wells, D.R. (2007; The birds of the Thai-Malay Peninsula: Vol. 2 Passarines. Christopher Helm, London) states that the only subspecies identified in the peninsula is stejnegeri."
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I just happened to find this site and this is my first post. My husband Leon has been having problems since last fall. We have just recently had a Dr. diagnose him with Yellow Nail Syndrome, which is a very rare and hard to treat disease which causes him to have pleural effusions and lympedema.
He has quite a bit is fluid in his stomach and feet and legs. Fluid pills like Demedex and Lasik just won't move it out. the plumomary Dr. told him last week there was nothing else he could do to help him. His cardiologist is trying to control the fluid which mimics Chronic Heart Failure,but his heart is pumping good, just "stiffening" some. He is also having problems with his kidneys and is having a ultrasound done Friday morning to check for liver disease and to check the fluid in his belly. I think everyone is in the trying to figure out what is going on and what to do stage.
I was just wondering if anyone else on this site happens to have the lympedema and the "Yellow Nail Syndrome"


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The former Johanniter center in the Balley Brandenburg
The city of Sonnenburg (Słonsk)* is located in the region once known as the Neumark, at a distance of about 12 km from Küstrin (Kostrzyn), in the nature reserve where the Warthe River joins the Oder River. The Johanniter Order, active in the region since the early 14th century, was a force driving the history and development of the Neumark. During the rule of Prince Johann Moritz von Nassau-Siegen as Herrenmeister of the Johanniter, Sonnenburg as the seat of the Order experienced a significant upswing following the devastation wrought by the Thirty Years' War. Prince Johann Moritz was counselor and friend to the Grand Elector Friedrich Wilhelm of Brandenburg. Brandenburg as an electorate principality has him to thank for many impulses. He was involved in settling the country, left his mark on the cultivation and development of the land, and instituted the principle of freedom of religion. The dictum on Potsdam that "the entire isle must become a paradise" is his statement, made in 1664. He restored the church in Sonnenburg and built a new castle for the Order, funding these projects largely from his personal assets. The castle remained in the ownership of the Johanniter Order until 1945, falling victim in 1976 to a deliberately set fire. Its still imposing ruin bears witness to its past glory.


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Success in Affordable Housing underpins Village Shop Growth with £35K Council Grant
St Giles in the Heath has been a recent success story in Torridge with the building of 12 much needed affordable houses. Since these were completed and occupied a few years ago the demand for a local shop has grown and grown. With the next nearest shop nearly 6 miles away and a limited bus service many of the elderly in the village have also come to rely on the combined shop and post office. All of this led the organisers of the community run venture to look for ways that the shop could be expanded.
The shop committee successfully applied for a grant of £35K to Torridge Council's community fund, which covered just over 80% of the total costs. The build has seen an expansion in the floor area of the shop with new freezers, chillers and other equipment also installed. As a result the shop is now able to offer a much wider range of goods and fresh products, many supplied by local food producers in the area. The shop also employs 3 local people and is open 7 days a week.
Local Broadheath Councillor Pete Watson said:
" This is a real success story in the rural community where we have often seen the reverse in facilities closing and services dwindling. The organisers ought to be very proud of what they've achieved and I was very happy to support the grant application which contributed £35K to the project. The grant was obviously an important element to the projects successful outcome and forms part of the £800K in total that the Council has given to similar community projects right across Torridge."
Mr Ken Hamlyn - Chair of the Community Shop Project said:
"As well as our existing customers we have seen many new faces shopping and using the post office every day and with the new banking facilities this is another step forward. We have evidence of people wanting to come to the village because we have such a good shop and post office"
Picture shows Torridge & West Devon MP Geoffrey Cox and Torridge Broadheath Councillor Pete Watson celebrating the opening.
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Anyone use Seagulls Travel?
Due to the "no parking zone" now created in Coldean I am thinking of getting the coach to and from matches to avoid the nightmare queuing for both trains and park and ride buses after the match.
Anyone used Seagulls Travel over the past couple of seasons? If so, what are your thoughts? Value for money? Would be looking to travel from Pease Pottage.
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Only used them twice in 2 years, they were very good.I will not make any deals with you. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own,09-07-2013, 16:15 #3
I use them regularly and they are generally very good.If we lived in a perfect place nobody would vote Tory.09-07-2013, 16:16 #4
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Used them for the second half of last season and have paid for the full season to come. Great service, so easy to get to Amex and amazingly fast to get home afterwards. So little walking to the coach park.09-07-2013, 16:21 #6
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Very very good cannot fault them at all !! easy to pay in three installments too.Players lose you games, not tactics. Theres so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes.


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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
My Writing: Hobby or Job?
This is what I write about. Hot, sensual romance. Which still blow my mind as I only started reading romance about six years ago. Did I have a moment where I said, "Yeah, I can do that!"
Not really. I never had much faith or confidence in my writing. (Though I am improving on a lot of fronts as time goes by) Perhaps that's why I think of it as a hobby.
The hubs argues with me, 'you get paid, its a job!' He has a point. But I argue, its not much, and not to brag, I don't really rely on this money to pay bills or need it to eat (thank the Gods).
I do this for fun, my own satisfaction. When it ceases being fun or I no longer derive any satisfaction out of it, I will no longer do it. I guess you can say I'm retired. So I am able wile away my afternoons in front of a computer and indulge in my fantasies. If a publisher buys it and people read it and enjoy it, there is the satisfaction. But I have no illusions I will be one of the very rare individuals writing ebooks and making 5 figures every quarter.
First off, not to sound more selfish than I already do, I write for me, not the prevailing winds of the ever changing romance/erotica market. As Cyndi Lauper says, "I just wanna have fun".
There are times when it feels like a damned job, editing deadlines and never ending promotional things. Wow, I guess it is a job. Can I think of it as both? I guess I want the option to think of it as a hobby, because if I were to think of this as a job or career, the stress would be too much to take. Also thinking of it as a hobby protects me from the nasty end of this, bad reviews, rejections, frustrating edits and strange encounters in social media. Frankly, I paid my dues in the workplace, 25+ years working in an office and in retail. I'm done. I know I am lucky I have my days to write and I am also grateful I am published.
To those who think of it as a job, that's great. My hat goes off to those who write full-time and put out multiple releases. We all have to find the pace and place we feel comfortable in. I found mine.
Yeah, this is a hobby.
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Wow that image is gorgeous and if you ask me, really does sum up what romance can be. Let me also say that your writing, your ability to tell a story that draws a reader into the world and the characters, is incredible. The fact that you love it, enjoy it, and are having fun with it shows in your work. And by work I mean writing! lol!ReplyDelete
I hope you never give up this wonderful hobby of yours.Replies
Thanks so much, means a lot! I love that image too~Delete
That picture is wonderful, it makes me wish to be swept of my feet....okay so the last time hubby got all mushy I smacked him but then I'm the cool logical one. But man I can dream.ReplyDelete
Only earning enough to pay the bills makes writing a job,the way I see it, if you enjoy what you do and make some pocket money then its a hobby (Says the one that's never liked any job she's had but done it for the money. Personally I love your hobby and also hope you never stop.Replies
Hey iron mum, great to hear from you! I love the image too, brings back memories, lol!Delete
Your bang-on I think, I don't make enough to pay any bills of consequence. Awww, thanks so much! Got lots of irons in the fire, so no sign of stopping yet!


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YouTube is expanding its song credits on the site to now include artist, writer, label and publisher. The new "Music in this video" feature will provide credits and music discovery information on both music videos and, for the first time ever on any platform, fan-uploaded content that features recorded music.
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Rebounders with steel springs
Trimilin rebounder –
soft and gentle to the back
Rebounders with steel springs are first choice for sporty-dynamic and dance exercises as well as for endurance training. With springs the elastic mat provides a rather stable, sturdy support. It is first choice for rehabilitation of ankle, knee and hip joints.
Trimilin models with steel springs
Steel springs can support more weight and have a long service life. They also offer a very dynamic rebound. This allows a swinging frequency which corresponds to your normal rhythm, as we know it from jogging, walking and ski gymnastics. Steel springs are first choice for sporty-dynamic workout and playful-dance exercises as well as for endurance training, jogging, etc.
The Trimlin mini trampolines with steel springs offer the right support and stability to joints and spine in rehabilitation, physiotherapy and training. Therefore, this system is recommended in case of balance problems or untrained ankle muscles. It prevents overstraining and premature exhaustion of the muscles and related risks of injury like spraining of the ankle.
The all-rounder rebounder with soft and highly elastic special springs. Pleasantly gentle to the spine and joints.
Enables a high running frequency and fast, dynamic motion.
Built for higher body weight. Pleasantly gentle to the spine and joints.


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Patrick Sgroi
Since taking over as President, Pat has followed in his father's footsteps by maintaining the integrity and independence that has been the cornerstone of Sgroi Financial. In addition Pat has distinguished himself as an outstanding community leader and mentor in Buffalo, NY.
Patrick Sgroi
Alfred University – Alfred, NY – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Certified to teach Business & Distributive Education, K – 12
Professional Experience
Registered Representative who currently holds Series 7, Series 63, Life, Accident and Health and NYS Long Term Care Partnership designation
Member of the Summit Study Group, representing Buffalo, NY as a leader in the wealth planning community.
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What is the Abortion Pill?
What is the abortion pill? What does it do? How much does it cost? These are all questions you might be asking yourself if you find yourself unexpectedly pregnant. If you are pregnant and aren't sure what to do next, it's totally normal. Truth is, even women who do want children experience second thoughts and anxiety when facing an unplanned pregnancy. The most important thing is to be fully educated and knowledgeable of the abortion pill, and all your options, and how your ultimate decision will affect your life. What is the abortion pill? Because they're both pills, the abortion pill is often confused with Plan B. Plan B, an emergency contraceptive, is very different than the abortion pill, which is an actual abortion procedure. The main difference in the two is where the pills are received and how far along in pregnancy you can take them. Plan B is available over-the-counter and is taken immediately after intercourse, up to 72 hours after unprotected sex or birth control failure. The abortion pill, also known as RU-486 and Mifeprex, must be administered by a medical professional and can be taken up to 10 weeks after intercourse, but is more successful the earlier its taken. How does the abortion pill work? The abortion pill is a two-step process. A medical professional administers the first pill and the second pill is taken on your own at home, up to 48 hours later. The first pill stops your body from producing a hormone that is needed to further develop the fetus, while the second works to remove the tissue and empty the uterus, having the same effects on your body as a miscarriage. There is no set amount of time on how long it will take to start to empty the uterus after taking the second pill. You will likely experience severe cramping and bleeding during this process. Am I eligible for the abortion pill? The abortion pill is 98 percent effective if taken in the first eight weeks of pregnancy, but can be taken up to 10 weeks after conception. In the event the procedure fails and is not successful, a surgical abortion will be required. To determine how far along you are, schedule a no-cost limited obstetrical ultrasound with a pregnancy care center, like ABBA, A Women's Resource Center. After passing the eligibility period for the abortion pill, it's important to consider state laws for other procedures. In the state of Maine, aside from health-related exceptions, it is illegal to have an abortion if the fetus is viable, meaning that it could successfully live outside the womb. Fetuses are usually viable around the end of the second trimester, sometimes third trimester. In addition, women under the age of 18 require parental, guardian or an adult family member's consent before receiving the procedure. Cost of the abortion in...Read More »


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They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so show a dad in your life just how much he is appreciated with these Father's Day recipes! Make it a family affair by having the kids help wash produce, tear lettuce, stir mixtures and be kitchen helpers.
- Veggie Frittata: This hearty, veggie and onion-filled egg dish is perfect for vegetarians, veggie-lovers and healthy eaters.
- Caramelized RealSweet® Onion Tart: For a hearty, savory and buttery start to the day, look no further than our Caramelized RealSweet® Onion Tart! Serve with fresh fruit.
- Vidalia Onion Bacon Pie: For the dad who can't get enough bacon, serve Vidalia Onion Bacon Pie using RealSweet® Vidalia® onions!
- Teriyaki Steak & Veggies: This dish gives all the satisfaction of a juicy, meaty meal with the added benefit of healthy veggies and savory Vidalia onions.
- RealSweet® Chicken, Garlic and Tomatoes: Caramelized onions and an herb-filled broth create a chicken dish that's bursting with flavor! Serve with brown rice and broccoli.
- Rosemary Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Veggies: Comfort food at its best! Savory pork tenderloin is paired with mashed potatoes and roasted veggies, which are sweeter after caramelizing in the oven.
- Garden Shrimp Scampi: This healthy take on the classic is a great match for those wanting a lighter meal or seafood-loving dads.
- Chef & The Fat Man's Squash Casserole: Summer squash and Vidalia® onions are seasonal favorites! The two comes together in a rich casserole topped with crunchy cracker crumbs and salty cheese.
- Sausage Cheese Balls: This recipe is savory, cheesy, hearty with sausage meat and simple to make!
- Steakhouse-Style Bloomin' Vidalia® Onion: Save the money and make your own crunchy, bloomin' Vidalia® onion to dip and snack on!
Find even more tasty, Dad-approved Father's Day recipes on our Pinterest boards. Happy Father's Day!


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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Now I'm in snowing UK!
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Cooking real food
I start cooking Niku-Jaga (beef mince, onion and porato) now. Enough making felted fried eggs today. What a hot day today. 33degree! I'm looking forward to have winter in UK next week!
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The Swiss Chees Coasters
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More Fried Egg Coasters on the way!
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
A hand carved rubber stamp
I have bought the set of hand carved rubber stamp kit from Japan a while ago and haven't really try them yet. I made a stamp of my logo. I was not very hard but I feel I need to do more practices to have my confidence.
The good quality ink is very important. I will buy some from Japan when I came back from UK in January.
Mike(my husband) and I will go to UK between mid December and mid January. Meanwhile all my net shops are closing.
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Bacon coaster
Finally I made the bacon coasters which would go with my fried egg coasters.
"Hey Hunter, what do you think about the bacon coaster?" I believe he loves it.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
My flowering cactuses!
I am a bad bad mother of my plants. These cactuses have survived neglect of my care for all these days and now flowering beautifully and kept growing! I love u guys!
These are almost the eyeballs cactuses there are buts on it that I look forward to seeing them flowering!
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Eyeballs ....
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Making more eyeballs!
I did not know how therapeutic to make eyeballs until I start making my "Mate" products. I believe that the art/craft people would sooner or later to improve their ability to use anything for everything to meet their needs of their art works. I use many kitchen tools for my felting (above img: the ice cube maker ) What is your strange and useful tools?
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Ahem... as I was saying, we will begin a new segment entitled Random Finds of AWESOME!!! Aren't you excited! Admit it. It's hard NOT to be excited about something like that! We're going to take some time out to discuss those completely AWESOME things you find sometimes completely out of the blue that just make life that much better purely by their very existence. These are the things that make you go "Holy cow! I've gotta have me one of those!" Or, in my case "Can I get those by the case?!!!" (MPH aka My Poor Husband will assure you all that this is, indeed, the case. He has no appreciation of bulk purchasing, I assure you.) Anyway, our first find of AWESOMENESS is brought to our attention by everyone's favorite Web Mistress of All Things Good, Lauren. She has found the AWESOME! I have no idea why she was wherever she was when she found this. Perhaps she was shopping early for my birthday present, but this is truly AWESOME!
BEHOLD! I bring you... Cupcase cupcake holders!!!!
Now, we all know that The Queen loves cupcakes. And she especially loves pink icing on cupcakes. So frankly, I'm not sure how these can get anymore AWESOME than they currently are... well, unless someone managed to slap a tiara on top of it, of course. But really! I want you to consider just how spectacular these things are. How often have you wanted to take your own personal cupcake off to enjoy in some corner by yourself but have found it too difficult to carry without smearing the icing? What? No? Okay, how about this? How often have you not been able to eat all the cupcakes you've bought and so you need to take one home to eat later? Hmmm, okay, I hear you. That made me giggle too. Me either. Wait! I've got it! How often have you wanted to put a cupcake in your lunch box to take to work with you to taunt your co-workers with the fact that you have cupcake awesomeness and they've got NADA!! YES! Now THAT, I've done!!! Finally! I have found a use for these things! These are fantabulous! I'd even stop eating before I snarfed down the last cupcake in order to have a cupcake to put in this holder! Oh who am I kidding? I'd buy an extra half dozen hoping I'd have one left over. That's more likely. (The Queen has a bit of a cupcake weakness. Which only makes these things more AWESOME!)
So! Now that I've shown you today's random find of AWESOME, I want you to tell me some more! Feel free to post your own random finds and I'll share them as we go along. Oh and by the way. My birthday really is coming up... in June. That gives you plenty of time to find me AWESOME birthday presents including these! I need a case of the pink! And they're on back-order, so you should all probably hop right on that to make sure you have them when they become available. Just a suggestion!
(Should you actually want some of these little beauties for yourself, I've included the link for you. http://www.vat19.com/dvds/cupcase-cupcake-holders.cfm Enjoy!)


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insane championship wrestling
So let's kick it off with ICW, as they hit London, Cardiff and Bournemouth last weekend, before closing the tour in Newcastle and Glasgow next Saturday and Sunday respectively, new t-shirt releases are now available priced at £16.99.
The NAK new t-shirt - After the dissolution of the five members on Friday Night Fight Club, Chris Renfrew and BT Gunn stand united to face the expansion of The Black Label, join the cause with this available in sizes S - 3XL.
Wolfgang new t-shirt - The enigma that is the ruthless owner of the Briefcase that he can cash in anytime of his choosing releases this also available in sizes S - 3XL.
Big Damo new t-shirt - The man who seized the ICW World Heavyweight Championship in Belfast making history in the process and is the current, defending Champion, his t-shirt is available in S - 3XL.
Kenny Williams t-shirt - This man is the bollocks, no really it says so on the t-shirt. Continually one of the most exciting wrestlers in the ICW roster, the sizes are available in S - 3XL.
Lewis Girvan t-shirt - "The Best Young Wrestler in the World" tagline is no ideal boast, easily one of the best exports that Scotland has in the wrestling industry. Seen in multiple promotions he let's his actions do the talking as he has faced and defeated some of the best in the world. Available in sizes S - XL at £15
Available here - http://lewisgirvanprowrestler.bigcartel.com/
Now the countdown to the showcase of the immortals is in its final stages so to celebrate that Wrestlemania is on it's way he is some of the new merchandise arrivals:
Austin Aries t-shirt - The former TNA, ROH and new arrival in NXT has already made an impact in WWE to celebrate this. his new t-shirt is available in sizes S - XL at the price of £22.
Finn Bàlor t-shirt - How long can the Bullet Club teases continue? Alot longer it seems as the current NXT Champion has released this damn good t-shirt. Available in sizes S - XL at the price of £22.
Pendant Mania? These new Pendant arrivals are available at £11 each Kevin Owens or Finn Bàlor.
The WWE Attitude Era: Hardcover Book at £22.
It's time to unleash a little Attitude! In the late 1990's, that's exactly what the WWE did. With a motley crew of outlaws, oddballs and antiheroes hell bent on blowing the doors off the status quo. It was the perfect storm, one that still shows its aftermath on the entertainment landscape.
And that's this week, next week will be a Wrestlemania special, I was @Craighermit and I'll see you then.


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Innovation looks good on paper, but few established organizations are able to make it happen in practice. When I interviewed Digital Royalty's founder Amy Jo Martin, the bestselling author of Renegades Write the Rules, she explained why the effort pays off.
Alex: Companies talk a good game about being innovative, but few actually make it happen. Why do you think this is?
Amy Jo: Because it's hard work. It's extra work. It takes more time and energy to think differently, test new ideas, try to sell them to everyone involved and stand your ground against the non-believers. Swimming in the sea of sameness appears to be safer and easier than dipping your toes in uncharted, choppy waters. Anytime we innovate, adversity follows. With adversity comes tension and people tend to avoid conflict. In reality, tension equals growth. You're much more likely to drown in the sea of sameness than get eaten by a shark while navigating through new waters.
Alex: What's the business case for an innovative culture? How should we convince the higher-ups to take the risk?
Amy Jo: When employees feel appreciated, happy and safe they are more loyal, engaged, and productive. They care more about the company. They perform better. All of this is directly related to profitability.
Experimenting is key. It's important to experiment and fail early so by the time everyone else catches up, you're already polishing up your knowledge. Progress is related to innovation. When we strive to innovate, we feel a sense of progress and perceived progress is one of the three ingredients of employee happiness.
Alex: What is the best way to foster intrapreneurship in a department or organization?
Amy Jo: At my company, we encourage the team to ask forgiveness instead of permission – but bring your results with you when you're asking for forgiveness! Empower team members to make their own decisions. Give them the autonomy they need to think independently and also the support and encouragement they need to believe in what they're creating.
At Digital Royalty, we also celebrate Blessons, which are lessons and blessings combined. If we share our learnings with each other, we're able to leapfrog other's "mistakes." We have a wall at our office where we write our blessons to showcase and celebrate them.
Alex: Are there industries that are simply not well suited to innovation? Why or why not?
Amy Jo: There's a difference between playing not to lose and playing to win. Innovation can either be looked at through a defensive lens as a survival mechanism, or through an offensive lens to stimulate growth. Either way, a company must always be innovating in order to survive. Technology doesn't necessarily equal innovation. Humanization can be a form of innovation. Evolving the way a product or service engages with the consumer is a form of innovation. The longer we suffer from Innovation Allergies, the tougher it is to find a cure.
Alex: Final question. How do you recommend companies look at operational innovation (things like filling orders, customer service, etc.)?
Amy Jo: Testing is one way. Request feedback often and look for ways to humanize each process versus always relying on automation.


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text: So, I've always have seen Samus on Super Smash Bros. But never actually played any of her games. I played Super Metroid but was never really because I'm not to find of 2D platforms. So I got Metroid Prime (GCN-2002) and it's amazing! I have 60% completed and hope to finish the game soon so I can buy the 2nd one and so forth. Does anyone else enjoy Metroid Prime?