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Business networking for Finance Manager is one of the most effective marketing and prospecting method you can use to grow your business. But if done incorrectly, it can be harmful to your business.
Business networking is a lot more than giving out business cards. It is about building trust. For Finance Manager the networking is a lot more than meeting people. It is about connecting with the right people.
Business networking is a lot more than collecting phone numbers. It is about staying in touch, about listening, addressing needs and looking for opportunities all at the same time.
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It is how as a Finance Manager we approach relevant business networking sessions that makes it work for us. Networking is about being authentic and genuine, building relationships and trust, and helping others. Although increased sales is the end goal, don't participate in business networking to sell.
Build relationships and sales will follow naturally. People have to trust you before they'll do business with you or refer you. Relationship capital is an immensely valuable part of business success. Put your energy, intention and attention on business networking.
When Henrik Balmer became the production manager and a board member of a newly bought-out cosmetics firm, improving his network was the last thing on his mind. The main problem he faced was time: Where would he find the hours to guide his team through a major upgrade of the production process and then think about strategic issues like expanding the business? The only way he could carve out time and still get home to his family at a decent hour was to lock himself—literally—in his office. Meanwhile, there were day-to-day issues to resolve, like a recurring conflict with his sales director over custom orders that compromised production efficiency.
Networking, which Henrik defined as the unpleasant task of trading favors with strangers, was a luxury he could not afford. But when a new acquisition was presented at a board meeting without his input, he abruptly realized he was out of the loop—not just inside the company, but outside, too—at a moment when his future in the company was at stake.
Henrik's case is not unusual. Over the past two years, we have been following a cohort of 30 managers making their way through what we call the leadership transition, an inflection point in their careers that challenges them to rethink both themselves and their roles. In the process, we've found that networking—creating a fabric of personal contacts who will provide support, feedback, insight, resources, and information—is simultaneously one of the most self-evident and one of the most dreaded developmental challenges that aspiring leaders must address.
Their discomfort is understandable. Typically, managers rise through the ranks by dint of a strong command of the technical elements of their jobs and a nose-to-the-grindstone focus on accomplishing their teams' objectives. When challenged to move beyond their functional specialties and address strategic issues facing the overall business, many managers do not immediately grasp that this will involve relational—not analytical—tasks. Nor do they easily understand that exchanges and interactions with a diverse array of current and potential stakeholders are not distractions from their "real work" but are actually at the heart of their new leadership roles.
Like Henrik (whose identity we've disguised, along with all the other managers we describe here), a majority of the managers we work with say that they find networking insincere or manipulative—at best, an elegant way of using people. Not surprisingly, for every manager who instinctively constructs and maintains a useful network, we see several who struggle to overcome this innate resistance. Yet the alternative to networking is to fail—either in reaching for a leadership position or in succeeding at it.
Watching our emerging leaders approach this daunting task, we discovered that three distinct but interdependent forms of networking—operational, personal, and strategic—played a vital role in their transitions. The first helped them manage current internal responsibilities, the second boosted their personal development, and the third opened their eyes to new business directions and the stakeholders they would need to enlist. While our managers differed in how well they pursued operational and personal networking, we discovered that almost all of them underutilized strategic networking. In this article, we describe key features of each networking form (summarized in the exhibit "The Three Forms of Networking") and, using our managers' experiences, explain how a three-pronged networking strategy can become part and parcel of a new leader's development plan.
Identify which networking events you should attend. Pick groups that'll help you achieve your goals. Find venues that make sense for your business. When you register for an event, schedule it like a meeting.
Determine how often you should be networking. How many times in a week, month, or quarter? Visit as many groups as possible.
Attend events with a plan and always try to learn something new. Prepare yourself for the event. Develop open-ended questions to ignite a conversation. Bring business cards but don't give your business card to everyone you meet. Give cards to those who ask you for it. Try to sit with strangers. Don't forget to mingle.
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Keep track of people you meet. Keep in touch with them and deepen your emotional connection. Establish a mutual beneficial relationship with other business people and potential clients/ customers. Meet with the group members individually so you get to know them better and try to build quality connections. Consider other group members as resources. focus on the group; listen and think about how you can help them. Focus on giving. Build trust within the group.
Frustrated because your governing board members lack zeal for the cause and won't raise money?If you're the CEO or a board member, your nonprofit organization needs you to galvanize that board. It's board development time. But...What if certain extenuating circumstances suggest a direct approach to the governing board is not a good idea at this time? Try advisory councils.Advisory councils are a great way to re-charge the juices in a nonprofit organization's leadership and advancement experience. Here are a few reasons why:Recruits individuals who may not (yet) qualify for governing board membership. Expands opportunities for attracting new talent, perspective, and participation to the organization, people who are honored by the appointment and eager to contribute. Attracts additional leadership to the organization without threatening current governing board members, i.e. you need not be forced to invite one to leave in order to invite another to join. And, if there's a problem on the governing board, you can by-pass it by choosing to wage that battle another day. Engages leaders who want to serve but do not want to assume fiscal responsibility (governing board only) for the nonprofit organization. Interests potential members who are often over-committed but still want to be involved, so they like the typical council's limited number of meetings per year. Helps focus members, thus raising probabilities of success, via "single-purpose" councils. If your council exists to "give or get," members who accept an appointment have already made a commitment to be financially involved. Offers an opportunity to increase diversity among the organization's influentials. Acts as a farm team for developing leadership for the governing board and other organizational opportunities. Represents the organization or one of its departments, matching council members' professional expertise or interests in a best fit. There are more reasons why advisory councils can be your leadership or advancement panacea. Add your own experiences to the list.Perhaps your nonprofit organization reserves to the governing board the authority to appoint councils and/or members. This can be appropriate, depending upon your organization's history and needs. But you may want to expedite the creation of advisory councils and the recruitment/appointment of members by developing a brief advisory council blueprint and then request the board pass a resolution empowering the CEO to develop advisory councils and enlist members later as the organization may require. You can also use the blueprint as a job description for orienting new council members.Here's an example of what an advisory council blueprint might entail:Mission: To advise the CEO on matters pertaining to leadership in the organization and the community.Counsel: Expertise, insight, strategic thinking, innovative ideas, networking, trend analysis, encouragement, vision casting, leadership, advocacy, mentoring, support, community opportunities and contributions.Membership: Members will be appointed for their leadership, expertise, wisdom, and contacts, which they can use to build the effectiveness and reputation of the organization. They shall be people of good character whose lives and work will by association be a credit to each other and the organization. Members will be appointed by the CEO.Terms: Members will serve without terms (or you can develop terms) for as long as the CEO and the council member consider the service mutually beneficial.Members should attend meetings faithfully and agree to support the organization financially on an annual or project basis.Meetings: Councils will typically convene four times per year in meetings called by the CEO. Special meetings may be called from time to time.Authority: Councils serve in an advisory capacity with the consent of the Board of Directors. Advisory council recommendations will have no legal or binding authority upon the organization but will likely influence the course of the organization's development.One last thought you should make a cardinal rule: The worst thing you can do is appoint advisory council members and then not use (converse, convene, listen, engage, etc.) them. Putting people on a council that goes nowhere wastes their time and disrespects their talent. Fool them once and you won't fool them twice.Advisory councils are a wonderfully flexible and potentially high-impact tool. Skillfully employed by a CEO or board, advisory councils can act like a chlorine shock to the organization's leadership pool. They can help make things clear so you can once again see where you're going and how you're going to get there.
Do not expect to receive benefits right away. Do volunteering work for network groups to stay visible and give back. As a responsible Finance Manager you must show up regularly and on time, show others how you deal with business meetings and associates. Give quality referrals and leads. If someone gives you a referral, follow up on it in a timely manner. Follow through quickly and efficiently on referrals you are given. Take a referral seriously.
Don't spam on social networks. Use the platforms designed for Finance Manager to build relationships and expand your network.
Limit self-promotion. Don't sell. Build relationships. Be as helpful as you can. Share relevant information with others as people love to learn new things. Participate in discussions. Let others know you're real. Be approachable. Treat your online connections just as valuable as your offline connections.

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Kristin Devine, Mrs. Rachel Vincent and the students of Susanville, Ca. and surrounding areas. I have read each of your letters and passed them on to my Airmen. During the Holidays we have received numerous packages and gifts from around the states. However, the letters from the students are treasured most because of the messages sent and support relayed in each letter. From the football, basketball, soccer players to the ones with artistic skills and musical dreams; all of us here in Afghanistan would like to thank you for your support. Your letters and drawings are hung proudly in our office. I wish I could write back to all of the letters I received from students like you. Please know that your support and letter helped an Airmen in some way. Either it got them through a tough day or brought the memories of home just a bit closer to them. We are all here for the same reason. To help the people of Afghanistan and protect our way of life back home. In my mind, I do what I do for you and my family. I have two boys, 10 yrs and 16 yrs old that I would do anything for and that feeling is extended to everyone back in the states.
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I have a bit of a Korean drama addiction. It started with I Am a Flower, Too and went terribly, wonderfully wrong after that. Before I knew it, I had picked up the words for father, brother, and hello, and had dedicated myself to all dramas Lee Min-ho and Jang Keun-suk.
This recipe was inspired by a Korean drama called Flower Boy Ramen Shop. It's part of the "Flower Boy" series which, believe it or not, is not actually about boys dispensing flowers at weddings but about pretty boys who get to know the strong women in their lives. Who knew?
Ramen Noodle Chicken Soup
- 1-2 package(s) of chicken tenderloins, shredded*
- 10-20 baby carrots, whole or sliced
- 1/4 cup of green peas
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup of chopped onions
- 32 oz chicken broth (I use Swanson's low sodium version)
- 1 block of ramen noodles
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt and black paper, to taste (for chicken)
- Parsley (garnish)
- Boil 4-6 cups of water (enough to thoroughly cover chicken).
- Thoroughly rinse chicken tenderloins and place into boiling water. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Boil for 13-18 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Drain.
- Heat chicken broth in clean saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add carrots, green peas, bell pepper slices,and onions to broth. Stir.
- Add chicken. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir.
- Add ramen noodle block. Reduce to medium heat and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots are soft.
- Garnish with parsley. Save for your trip to Korea.
* This recipe also works well with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I'm partial to fried turkey.


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it's right for the night,
thousands of lights,
show us the way.
me and my mates,
will have a good time
in the amusement acrade.
unpack your bags,
we're here at last
for the birds that play ball
This is it!
it's what it's all about!
we worked all week for this,
let's go
Go to the pub,
dance for a while
have a drink or so
please ourselves,
do what we want
tonight's ours
to have fun
The night
will soon be gone
it goes too fast,
let's not waste time
no need to worry ourselves, now
The night,
the night of our week
one night
we remember it well
no one
can take it away
no one
can deny us the night
the night
one night
Hear the sea
come tumblling in
freezing us all
feeling the breeze
beating the pier
as we try and sleep
it feels so secure
along with the sea I mean
what a pity
our weekend's gone
the sea remains
but that's all
we had a good time
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If you've been following CES this year you have probably read about quite a few 4K televisions. Almost every major TV maker has shown off new 4K TVs this year. Panasonic has some 4K plans of their own, and it doesn't involve TVs.
Over at the Panasonic booth there is a 20-inch Windows 8 tablet. That alone seems pretty ordinary, until you check the resolution: 4K. Everyone else is putting 4K on TVs, but Panasonic is putting it on a tablet for photographers, designers, and architects. The super high resolution display is great for professionals who show off their work to customers. They can show off photos and designs in beautiful resolution to really wow clients. The portability of the device is questionable, but if you compare it to hauling around an easel or something it's not that bad.
We don't know when this crazy device will hit the market, but when it does it should be an interesting choice for creative professionals.


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It was a take on "boy meets girl." I think we meet the most important people in our lives in the weirdest ways.
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I was grocery shopping and saw one of the market's workers trying to contain a spill of broken pickle jars. I saw how people were detouring around him with their carts and going about their business. I thought, I just missed a story here. So I made a new one and entered it.
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Introduction: SUP Surf Board (from Homecenter Materials)
Before we kick off, the idea behind this build is making a simple SUP board that everybody can make. One of the things why i wanted to make a SUP unit is that not everybody has the sea near them for waves or lakes with big winds. So stand up paddleing is a lot more accesible as sports or activity than wave or wind surfing.
If you are interested in dimensioning and schematics I have a bundle of this project on my website:
Step 1: Design
So the idea was a 'simple' SUP board. In general a surf board is fairly simple already. But my thought was let's keep it even simpler in design and design it so that it uses materials from the home center and keep exotics materials to a minimum.
So the first step was make it flat. I used two thin plywood sheets and keep those apart with EPS foam. The plywood was 6mm or 1/4 inch. And the foam was 3/4 inch or 70 mm. Because the plywood and foam were a sandwich the distance between the plywood sheets will give the board it's stiffness. And because the foam has a low density it gives the floating capacity.
These three parts are placed plainly on each other and in the middle of the board there is a 'rib' or 'upright' and the fin is in one piece with this upright.
EPS foam is a common material for surfboards, a usual alternative is PUR foam.
Step 2: Break Down the Plywood
So I used one standard sheet of plywood, 4 by 8 feet or 1220 by 2440 mm, it needed to be broken down. In my situation a circular handsaw was the best option. I used a large parallel guide, but a chalk or inkline will work fine. You can keep the saw in a straight enough line.
I used a jigsaw to remove material for the fin part. So you only need two saws for this project.
Step 3: Template
Both the sheets and the fin part are roughly sawn out. We can put the fin part away. I rolled out a long piece of paper over the sheets marked the centerline and stuck the paper to one half. when this was in position I determined the relevant 'points':
The widest point somewere half way.
The farthest point at the end of the fishtail.
And the setback point of the fishtail.
when those points were determined I drew a line as fluently as i could. ofcourse those line are not perfect but thats no big issue.
Step 4: Saw the Shape
When the lines are drawn and place on the plywood I clamped the sheets together and kept them firmly registered at the same spot. I sawed through both the sheets in one action with the jigsaw. And again that line was not as perfect as you would like it but that still does not matter.
after that the sheets still are in place and the edges are sanded, at this point the all the errors made in the line can be corrected until i am happy with the shape.
Before we can move on we need a thin mortice for the fin to pass through the bottom sheet. I simply made this with a few cuts of my chisel. A power router can work aswell, but that would take more time because you need set it up for a straight line.
Step 5: Glue Up!
By now the all wood has been processed.
For glueing the EPS and wood together I used polyurethane foam or PUR. This is a fairly cheap material with adequate strength, the strength difference between EPS and the PUR are unsignificant for this project.
The EPS sheets were glued staggered to keep the joints between the material to a minimum. I had to work quick because the foam sets up quick and it tries to push everything away from itself so when curing I placed weights on the assembly to correct this.
After assembly the excess foam can be trimmed away and I shaped it round with a rasp and course sandpaper.
Step 6: Epoxy
So one thing was inevitable; i had to use a thermoset resin (epoxy,polyester or polyurethane) to waterproof the whole thing. I chose Epoxy because its hard and strong and impermeable from wateringress. When the cups were mixed I mixed a small amount of sawdust in a small cup to fill up gaps from the assembly process.
Step 7: Glassfiber Lamination
So I enveloped the board in one layer of glassfiber and epoxy, this added strength and robustness. This keeps the sandwich construction from delamination.
I put on the epoxy first and then carefully dropped down the glassfiber from a roll above the board. after this it was impregnated and I worked out all the wrinkles and folds in the material.
Step 8: Sanding and the Next Layer
After the last step the epoxy has cured and i sanded the surface to a matte look and removed the sharp ends. it's wise to wear a respirator and protect your arms and hand from the sharp dust, you can get irritation from that.
So one side is done now the otherside can be laminated. I made a little extra epoxy/sawdust paste to place on the 'root' of the fin and laminated a layer of glass fiber on the the fin aswell. This makes the fin a bunch more rigid.
The front en and the points on the fishtail got one extra layer to make it more robust against dents and such.
Step 9: Eyenut
To be able to attach a cable or rope to the board; I threaded a long bolt through the complete assembly and screwed on a nut and eyenut. I used Loctite 243 to keep it in place. In my situation I used M6 thead, 1/4 Inch is a comparable size.
Step 10: Finish
After that I dusted off the board, outside my mini workshop. This saved my cleaning up the dust in the shop ;)
I used WD40 to make the surface look more even, because I used one layer of glassfiber the surface finish was a bit uneven. When you want to make it more fance you would add a layer or multiple layers of epoxy lacquer and make it look high gloss.
Most of my projects or objects are prototypes and I like to keep my processes quick so i chose not to tire myself with high gloss finishes. But if you can determine that for yourself :)
Step 11: Test!
So it turned out it's not easy to stay standing on a SUP board for the first time :p My nephews wanted to help me out with testing of the board and eventually we made it work and could stand and paddle.
Overall the board functions! it could be more stable if it was wider and for larger people it could be thicker but it still worked so i am happy this concept worked out!
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When boats are laid out a very common and easy practice is to use a long thin strip of wood referred to as a batten. The batten needs to be free of knots to get a fair uniform curve the curve can be adjusted by tacking into place in the plywood the opposite side curve can be determined by laying out lines perpendicular to the centerline and measuring and matching distances along the perpendicular lines to the batten from the centerline. Once the batten line is marked, the batten can be taken up and used to intersect the measured points on the opposite side to insure symmetry. These perpendicular lines are usually where the ribs are located on larger craft.
Great! This is something worth trying, as the price for a paddleboard here in the UK is around 500 UK pounds!
How much do you weigh, by the way? If you are similar to me I will use your sizes...
Alexei ;)
Hi Alexei. thanks man! I am 63 kg and 1.72 m tall. Not that lage :p here in NL the prices are high aswell. They start from 350 euro's.
Thank you. A bit skinnier than me :)
Why not just "glass" the foam with an appropriate number of layers of fiberglass, and not use the plywood. I would think this might make the board lighter and easier to use. What do you consider the usefulness of the plywood to be, other than for rigidity?
If you're concerned about stiffness, you could use a couple of plywood "stringers", placed lengthwise along the board. You could also drill holes in the stringers with a hole saw, with the holes spaced appropriately along the length of each stringer. These "stringer holes" would allow the resin to pass through, and help in bonding the stringers and the foam to each other.
Not using the plywood on the top & bottom, would also allow you to do some additional "shaping" of the foam, prior to fiber-glassing the overall board.
One last question: why did you use the "swallowtail" design for rear of the board, was it just for looks, or was there another reason?
Hi jayed! thanks for the comment! To answer your questions:
yeah as i said in the instructable. the goal for the project was using simple materials you can easily organize. And buying the a adequate amount of epoxy and glassfiber would make the project as expensive as a board you can buy. At least here in NL. So the design differentiates on using simpler materials and methods. Usign carbon fibre instead of glassfiber would yield more stiffness but that matererial is even more exotic and expensive than epoxy/glassfiber
In my case adding shape wouldn't add any function because the board ony has to float. Adding shape to the foam would only deduct material and give less 'floating' capacity.
The swallow tail has no function.
Don't get me wrong, I think my design and project goal were just different from making an board via normal materials and methods. Thanks for the great questions.
Nice, I wonder more about the dimensions and hydrodynamics, what would be the best shape and size to make standing up on it easier. Also in Finland we have a very good budget solution for this. We have XPS foam sheets called "Finnfoam". They are available in different sizes but the 100x600x2500 sheet costs about € 15 piece and you can just throw it in the water and start paddeling. My kids do that all summer. Works pretty well for an adult also but the sheet bends a bit, maybe for adult use two wooden spars should be added for stiffness. The foam remains in good shape for a long time and could even be re-used afterwards. Also it could easily be shaped with a hot wire cutter, rasp, saw, cutter, etc.
Thanks! ok cool! Sounds like a solid base for a paddle board. We don't have that everywhere. I had to go to a specific EPS foam manufacturer if i wanted to organize something like that.
Wonderful! Being a surfer and "shaper" I applaud your efforts. Though your board could have benefited from more research on surfboard design, it's great to see you just have a go at it and learn by doing. Quick tips for v2: longer, wider, thinker, square tail, just a little rocker up front, forget the plywood and use more fiberglass.
Hi yeah thanks! ofcourse the board could be better, thanks for the tips!
Even styrene foam comes in multiple grades and densities. In general EPS is the stuff made from individual beads. When you cut it you have beads everywhere. XPS is cast in the sheet. When you cut it you have really lightweight saw chips. Don't use EPS for anything structural.
Here EPS is marketed at Home Depot as 'bead board' and is always white. You can see the bead structure in it. XPS is either blue or pink, and you can see a much finer structure. Picking up a sheet it's much stiffer.
For people who want a larger board, specialty wood shops can get plywood in 10 and 12 foot lengths. If you make it 8 foot sheets, you will have to laminate. This will nearly double the weight of your board. You can get Baltic Birch plywood as thin as 1/8" but it's pricey.
The notch at the back will create drag. The minimum drag shape will be asymmetric with the wide point about 40% of the distance from the front.
If you want to find out if you like stand up paddling, a solo canoe works well, and can be rented easily. It has other possibilities too.
Thanks for the tips.
with the eyenut step t recommend drilling a larger hole than needed then filling that with epoxy then drilling the proper sized hole to prevent any chance that water can come in contact with the wood and rot it. this is a method i learned in a book on making kayaks.
Oh yeah that would certainly be better. thanks!
I noticed you put the epoxy resin directly on to the foam board. I have always understood Resin would eat into foam board. Was there any preparation to the foam? Does this form in particular, have no issue with the resin as is? Is this standard fiberglass resin? Thank you for this post :)
I think that polyester resin would eat some types of foam, but marine epoxy resin (urea formaldehyde based) would not. Polyester resin is cheaper but I wouldn't use it because it smells terrible and it's not as strong. I like this design although I think it should be a little thinner and longer and wider.
Thanks david, the board could certainly be better if it was longer and wider.
Your welcome! As david is saying, an epoxy resin work great with EPS foam but polyester resin will eat it away.
Epoxies do not affect Closed Cell Polystyrene foam neither does Polyester resin. Most problems come from people adding Acetone to 'thin' the resin to spread it easier.
It's nice to see your simple approach to making a paddle board. This is something that's been on my long-term "to-make" list for years. Someday, someday! :)


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Ramsey Duke's What I did in my Holidays has been an important book for my personal growth and self-exploration. Not through its content, which is of varying quality, but through the changes in my attitude and belief-systems that accompanied the experience of reading the book. These changes in attitude and beliefs were not caused by the book itself – I started the book as a man of faith, a yogi, and a magician. I finish the book as a man of science, reason and scepticism. This transformation can not be accounted to the book, for I was forced to change my persona to pass my final university exams and deal with the build-up of psychological problems that I have accumulated during my 6 months of mystical study. I survived the transition, not unscathed, definitely a hell of a lot more arrogant than I used to be (which I do not count among the positives), blah blah blah
Most importantly with each new change in attitude and perception the book I was reading changed its meaning and importance. What started as an interesting exploration of alternative theory, ended as an attempt to cover too many themes that were beyond the author's understanding. Some essays provoked 'rightful' anger in the humble reader when he witnessed gigantic gaps in logic or unnecessary leaps of faith. If I stayed in the same mind-set as I started the book in, these problems would have never arised. This does not serve to belittle the author, rather it serves to show how maleable we are as recipients of information.
Reading Duke's book made me realise that books hold as much importance and relevance as we (sub)consciously give them. Our attitudes and beliefs shape the experience of reading a book (or any other action which is educational) and the effects that it has on us, including what we take away from it. When I was magically minded, the book was appreciated, after my scientific transition, the book lost most of its charm.
To add some relevance to this rag-tag article, I will at least add the last thoughs of Ramsey Dukes on his own work:
1. Ideas, beliefs, principles, assumptions… all these can be tyrants
2. They can also be saviours. Thus one idea triumphs over another by liberating us until it too turns out to be tyrant.
3. 'Free Will' is to dodge and duck as ideas do battle around and within us. In vain, while we are the battlefield.
4. It is necessary, therefore, to detach from ideas, beliefs, principles and assumptions. Step back and enjoy the struggle without becoming its victim.
5. This can be difficult and painful. It requires us to abandon our principles (provided that is 'the one thing that we refuse to do') and embrace relativity. It requires us to admit that even the most monstrous human beings have probably at times nurtured intentions every bit as benevolent as our own.
6. There is a precedent for this detachment: it was when mankind learnt to detach from Nature. This was progress: the bushman is in this one respect our inferior and we must therefore learn most carefully from them.
7. Detaching from Nature, from Mother Earth, was a phase of growing up. It was necessary for the development of Science.
8. Detaching from ideas is another stage of growing up. It is time to let go of Truth and discover our Selves. It is also necessary for the development of Magic.
9. Goodbye, Mother Earth. Goodbye, Father Sky.
10. A Great Adventure lies ahead.
This blog also offers an interview with the author himself: Interview with Ramsey Dukes.


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Trying to access one of these static files directly also fails and just shows the message "The page cannot be displayed because an internal server error has occurred.
In my case, the site was referencing the FontAwesome package which uses the WOFF file type. In the older IIS this MIME type was not registered so required a manual entry in the configuration. In the newer IIS this is handled natively and the manual configuration is now causing a problem rather than remediating one.
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Assam is a land rich in bamboo and cane productions and hence, if these raw materials can be utilised for good and make useful products then what can be as appreciative as this. Cane Craft & Allied Industries basically think alike and deals with designing and making a wide array of goods and products made of bamboo and cane. Right from the normal day to day used goods to the decorative showpieces that can be used for home decor and for adding a natural tint to the overall look of the house; this furniture store specializes in everything.
Buyers can step into the Cane Craft & Allied Industries shop for a great deal of varieties in cane products that includes furniture, home decor, eco-friendly bags, terracotta, bamboo products and more. The best part is that the cane and bamboo made products available in the shop are all locally made by expert and fine hands and are the most eco-friendly things that you can ever take home. At this age of climate change and global warming, opting for such eco-friendly options are a lot better than buying other imported goods made of artificial materials.
If at a point of time a pair of cane furniture can lend a different look to your living room, then at the same time, by buying handmade Cane & handicraft products, you are also encouraging and relieving the local workers who are earning for their livelihood from the cane and bamboo industries. The best part is that you can save your valuable time by not being in the store physically, but by choosing your preferred goods online and buy furniture online. Cane Craft & Allied Industries has its own website to cater to the demands of the buyers and assures satisfactory service by providing the best goods at the best prices in proper address.
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Nicola McMahon, associate solicitor at law firm Charles Russell LLP, considers alternatives to retail redundancies in straightened economic times
The effects of the current economic downturn have been and continue to be felt across the retail sector, with varying opinions on the effect of this summer's sporting events on levels of trade. Next and John Lewis, two of Britain's fastest-growing retailers, have warned of a recent slowdown on the high street amid fragile, albeit stable, consumer confidence. Next's chief executive, Lord Wolfson, has publicly questioned whether the disappointing late summer was a one-off due to the Olympics or a sign of wider problems.
One of the impacts of the slowdown is many retail businesses must seek to reduce overhead costs in order to remain both competitive and profitable. For most retailers, staffing costs are the greatest overhead and, therefore, discussions of ways to reduce overheads often leads to discussions regarding redundancies.
When contemplating making redundancies employers must ensure there is a genuine redundancy situation. This can be the closure of a business, a workplace closure or a reduction or cessation of the employee's particular work. Employers are also obliged to adopt a fair procedure when carrying out redundancies which should include warning and consulting with affected employees (and their unions or representatives, if relevant); selecting employees on the basis of objective criteria; taking reasonable steps to minimise or avoid redundancies by considering possible alternative employment; making the appropriate redundancy payments and offering a right of appeal. Redundant employees with at least two years' service are entitled to a statutory redundancy payment of up to £12,900.00, dependent on their age, weekly wage and length of service and may have additional contractual entitlements to higher sums.
Failure to follow the correct procedure can lead to Employment Tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, redundancy pay, breach of contract and possibly also discriminatory treatment. Compensation of up to £72,300.00 can be awarded for successful unfair dismissal claims, with an additional award of three months' pay if there have been certain failures in the consultation process and, if any element of discrimination is proved, there is no set limit on the compensation which a Tribunal can award. In view of the many pitfalls, employers are encouraged to seek legal advice before commencing a redundancy process.
In the recent past employers have looked at alternatives to making redundancies, but which can still result in decreased overheads. Avoiding redundancies has clear benefits of enabling employers to retain their skilled and experienced staff, maintaining staff morale and expected levels of customer service and, not only avoids the immediate implementation costs and risks, but also means, when improvements in sales arrive, fresh recruitment expenses are avoided.
The typical make-up of the workforce in the retail space is varied and this presents unique challenges when it comes to implementing efficiencies. A commonly-used mechanism to avoid redundancies is placing a restriction on external recruitment. Employers must then use their current employees, with retraining if required, to fill any vacancies that arise through natural wastage or where they are restructuring business operations. Marks & Spencer's example earlier this year was to reduce its night shift staffing levels, but instead of making any redundancies, it redeployed all affected staff elsewhere in the company.
Many retailers reduce their use of agency staff and contractors as a first step towards decreasing staffing costs, because this step is not accompanied with the formality and costs of a redundancy programme. Conversely, employers can also satisfy short-term staffing needs with agency staff or contractors, as opposed to the fixed overhead of employing additional permanent staff.
Other methods could include the imposition of a pay freeze or, more drastically, a reduction in pay or removal of benefits. However, a reduction in discretionary bonus levels is likely to be easier to implement than a reduction in salary and either approach will need careful management.
For many retailers, decreasing or completely removing the availability of overtime can represent a significant saving, particularly where overtime attracts higher rates of pay. An interesting approach can be to ask for ideas from the workforce, as this might result in volunteers for job sharing, reductions in hours, unpaid sabbaticals, early retirement or other proposals which can translate into cost savings.
Employers concerned about the prospect of having to make redundancies as a means of overcoming financial difficulties should, therefore, consider their position and whether there are viable alternatives which can deliver the required financial savings. In many cases, the changes will require employee consultation and express consent of the affected employees to changes in their terms and conditions of employment. Therefore, as with redundancy exercises, it is advisable to seek legal advice prior to implementing any proposals. However, effective human resource planning, management and sensible execution can be used by retailers to conduct a realistic assessment of the necessary size and most efficient use of their workforce in the current climate and may avoid the need to make numerous redundancies.


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Blockbuster- Yes, Blockbuster- To Sell Phones
Blockbuster's latest bid for survival will involve selling mobile phones, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday.
The formerly dominant video store chain, now owned by Dish, is already selling phones through its website and will soon begin doing so in its 850 remaining retail stores, the report said.
Blockbuster will offer phones from Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile.
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Fannie, Freddie Required to Expand Lending in Underserved Markets
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a final rule requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve access to mortgage financing to low- and moderate-income residents of manufactured homes, affordable housing, and rural communities.
The rule sets forth specific activities that the government-sponsored enterprises may consider to receive "duty to serve" credit. Each will submit a three-year plan for review by the agency, which will then rate the plans and report to Congress. The plans become effective January 2018.
In its comment letter to the FHFA earlier this year, ICBA raised several concerns regarding the proposed purchase of manufactured housing loans that are titled as personal property rather than real estate. ICBA noted that these types of loans were not appropriate for purchase by the GSEs, especially because both are severely undercapitalized.


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Kiev bridges – it is not only a vital necessity and economic benefits, but also masterpieces of ancient and modern architecture. In terms of development of Kyiv for the next 20 years 3 more bridges are planned to be built. One of them is the Podolsky bridge.
It will run from Podil through Trukhanov island up to Perov's boulevard. It will help to solve some traffic problems in the city. For its construction about 5 bln UAH should be spent. Moreover, according to European standards any bridge requires 2.5% of regular investments from its nominal value, which almost nobody does.
The Track of Podolsky Bridge has been appearing in all the master plans of Kiev already for 40 years. Development of urban transport will be made in accordance with the view of construction of the bridge. The cost calculations on the bridge had also been done during the Soviets (100001987-1989), and the construction began in 1993 and was interrupted because of the lack of funding over several years. Work was resumed in December 2003.
An estimated length of the bridge is 7,5 km. In addition to the bridge the whole project includes three bridges across the harbour, bridges across Desenka and Dnieper, across Raduzhnyi Lake, flyovers in the Gorbachiha tract and Trukhanov Island, and 4 multi-level interchanges.
The bridge will have 6 lanes of cars (100003 in each direction). Traffic volume on the project is about 59,000 cars per day. Also, the bridge will host the underground line with three stations – "Zatoka Desenka", "Trukhanov Island" and "Shipbuilding."
The construction was supposed to be finished in 2008, but at the beginning of this year, all works were stopped and the deadlines are unknown. In May 2010, the funding for construction was renewed, and September must have been marked by the establishment a head arch over a bed of the Dnieper.
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Address: Kiev, will run from Podil through Trukhanov island up to Perov's boulevard
The location of the bridge: across the harbour, the Dnieper and Desenka
Construction starting date: 1993
Opening Date: presumably in 2016
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When you order coats from Operation Warm for shipment to Canada, an estimate of the Import Fees will be added to your order. With your authorization, these funds will be used by the carrier or another agent to pay Canada's Import Fees to the appropriate authorities of Canada ("Deposit on Import Fees") on your behalf (or the beneficiary's behalf). The payment of import fees is the responsibility of the importer and is levied based on Canadian law.
The Deposit on Import Fees is an estimation of the taxes and duties that may apply and is not an actual calculation. Canadian customs regulations and tax rates applicable to certain goods may change between the date the taxes and duties were estimated and the applicable taxes and duties on the date of import to Canada. The duty or tax rate is often determined by the classification of a good, and duties and taxes are calculated based on the market value (actual price before any reductions) of the product.
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Emergency Departments (EDs) in Canada often operate over-capacity and are under significant pressures. In this type of environment, certain groups of people experience inadequate and inequitable treatment in EDs, including Indigenous people, racialized newcomers, people with mental illness, those living in unstable housing or facing homelessness, experiencing interpersonal violence or using substances, and people involved in sex work.
This project, which builds on insights from EQUIP Primary Health Care, will study the feasibility, process, and impact of implementing an evidence-informed framework for interventions to improve the capacity of Emergency Departments to provide high-quality care to people at greatest risk of experiencing health and health care inequities. Through collaboration among Indigenous leaders, ED staff and leaders and researchers, the project aims to improve care, safety, access, and decrease adverse events for patients and staff. We are adapting the Equity-Oriented Care (EOC) interventions we previously developed for Primary Health Care (PHC) clinics to promote equity, so that they apply to the ED context.
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As Media Matters has documented, Fox News has boosted the campaign of State Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA), the Republican running for special election to the U.S. Senate today. On multiple occasions, Fox News has provided a soapbox for Brown to solicit money and volunteers, and Fox News hosts have appealed for viewers to support Brown's campaign.
At a Brown campaign rally last night, ThinkProgress observed Fox News campaign reporter Carl Cameron — who has shadowed Brown this weekend — relaxing after the speech with Brown campaign volunteers, hugging staffers, and autographing Brown for Senate campaign materials. But when ThinkProgress approached Cameron to question him about Fox News' journalism ethics, he ducked and ran away from the event:
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Rather than asking where discussion Brown's stances on policy (like privatizing Social Security, regulating Wall Street abuses, or why he voted to cut emission standards if he doesn't believe carbon emissions cause climate change), Fox News has simply served as a forum to generate national support for the Brown campaign:
– On the Jan. 12 edition of Fox News' America's Newsroom, Brown said, "people can go to BrownForUSSenate.com, they can learn more about that and how to help with donating and volunteering."
– On the Jan. 11 edition of Fox News' On the Record, Brown told Fox viewers where to find his campaign's "money bomb right now that's hitting."
– On Jan. 8 edition of Fox News' Hannity, Brown told Fox viewers, "If people are kind of fed up…they can go to brownforussenate.com."
Fox News contributor Dick Morris, whose political action committee Republican Trust PAC has run ads in support of Brown, has also fundraised on-air in support of Brown. This morning, Fox Nation and Fox Business are running with headlines about how a "Brown win could cause huge stock rally."


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Rosemont, IL – OVERVIEW: Winter sports, such as ice skating, snow skiing, tobogganing and sledding may serve as a great way to get outdoors and exercise, but also can result in injury if proper safety precautions are not practiced. Common injuries include ankle sprains and muscle strains, dislocations or fractures. As part of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons'(AAOS) on-going Prevent Injuries America!® campaign, the AAOS urges children and adults to consider these winter sports injury prevention tips before braving the snow.
- More than 350,000 people were treated in hospitals, doctors' offices and emergency rooms for winter sports-related injuries in 2009, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
- Check the weather for snow and ice conditions prior to participating. Pay attention to warnings about upcoming storms and severe drops in temperature to ensure safety while outdoors. Skiers and snowboarders should make adjustments for icy conditions, deep snow powder, wet snow, and adverse weather conditions.
- Dress for the occasion. Wear several layers of light, loose and water- and wind-resistant clothing for warmth and protection. Layering allows you to accommodate your body's constantly changing temperature.
- Wear appropriate protective gear, including goggles, helmets, gloves and padding. Also, check that all equipment, such as ski and snowboard bindings are in good working order.
- Skiers and snowboarders should buy boots and bindings that have been set, adjusted, maintained and tested by a ski shop that follows American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard job practices.
- Never participate alone in a winter sport. If possible, skiers and snowboarders should go with partners and stay within sight of each other. If one partner loses the other, stop and wait. Also, make sure someone who is not participating is aware of your plans and probable whereabouts before heading outdoors.
- Skiers and snowboarders should stay on marked trails and avoid potential avalanche areas such as steep hillsides with little vegetation.
- Avoid sledding near or on public streets. Sledding should be done only in designated and approved areas where there are no obstacles in the sledding path. Speeding down hills in parks that are not designed for sledding puts you at risk to be hit by cars and trucks or slam into parked vehicles, curbs, and fences.
- Sit in a forward-facing position when sledding and steer using your feet or the rope steering handles for better control of the sled.
- Warm up thoroughly before playing. Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are vulnerable to injury.
- The warm up should be a good 10 minutes of walking, slow jogging or working on the exercise bike. This is to help increase your heart rate and blood flow to your muscles.
- Skiers and snowboarders should take a couple of slow runs to warm up.
- Drink plenty of water before, during, and after outdoor activities. Don't drink alcohol as it can increase your chances of hypothermia.
- Keep in shape and condition muscles before partaking in winter activities. If over the age of 50, it may be wise to have a medical check-up prior to participating in a winter sport.
- Know and abide by all rules of the sport in which you are participating.
- Take a lesson (or several) from a qualified instructor, especially in sports like skiing and snowboarding. Learning how to fall correctly and safely can reduce the risk of injury.
- Falling techniques aim to protect your vulnerable body parts. If skiing, learn how to hold the poles with the strap (not through your thumb webs space) to avoid skiers thumb.
- If you do fall, try to break your fall with your arms flexible, landing first on your hands and wrists, but let your elbows bend into the fall. Then, try to roll onto the back part of your shoulder. Bad wrist fractures tend to be from falling on arms held out stiff.
- Seek shelter and medical attention immediately if you, or anyone with you, is experiencing hypothermia or frostbite. Early frostbite symptoms include: numbness and tingling in you digits, lack of feeling and poor motion.
- Avoid participating in sports when you are in pain or exhausted. Many skiers are injured on the final, "one last run" — if tired, call it a day.
- If injured during any winter excursion and pain or discomfort persists, follow up with an orthopedic surgeon to examine the injury.
"It's so important for participants to stay alert and to take breaks when they are feeling overly tired from sports like skiing or snowboarding," said orthopaedic surgeon Thomas J. Nordstrom, MD. "To avoid winter sports injury, people should keep their body as warm as possible, be in good shape, and follow the rules of the sport."
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The Rock Island in Aggregate by Thomas A. Stoery
Stoery, an ex-CRI&P Traffic Department management employee, writes of the Rock's attempt at unit train operation. To "be specific," the service continues today on the Union Pacific between Richards Spur and Yukon, Oklahoma, but back in the day, the Rock Island's management was ahead of its time on the unit train concept. Tom tells the whole story from his perspective as part of the team that got it off the ground. We turned up some cool photos, including one that you'll love at the conclusion of the article!
Radio Equipped by Jerry Dagenais
From the Rock Island radio shop, Jerry tells his story, and gives a primer lesson about railroad radio communication. We dug deep for photos of old radios on the Rock. I wanted to find one I've seen in our files with J.D. Farrington looking on at a young man operating a radio set, but it eluded me. Anybody remember seeing that one?
"The Case of the Missing Depot." The Grand Avenue depot, also known as the Rocket Depot, has always been one of the lesser known stations in Des Moines, Iowa. Bill and Bob Riebe provide details for two super rare photos from the Stephen Eudy collection. Includes timetable notes by Bill Pollard and John Nelson.
"Water Cranes" is a look at tender-filling equipment including photos and diagrams from the Eudy Collection.
"A Look Back at Silvis" Steve Hile found a view of Silvis Yard taken about the time Haley's Comet flew overhead on eBay. Art Director Tanya Anderson enlarged it to the point where it takes two 2-page spreads to see the whole photo. What detail! Steve's comments, and additional artwork and photos would be fascinating reading enough, but Editor Phil found two additional pieces of the puzzle that make this a photo essay to remember. An original map and a photo, that you'll have to see to believe!
On The Job with Bob Barcus, Part Three as Edited by Philip A. Weibler
Bob's stories are legendary and his Railroad Man's choice of words brings to life what many a trackside fan could only imagine. Publisher Steve Esposito did the interview some years ago, and Editor Phil's skill with his red pencil makes it sound like you're in the kitchen with Bob and Sylvia! Lots of photos from Bob's collection and our archives. Includes some gems from the Paul Hunnell collection.
ROCK ISLAND MODELER: Realistic Covered Hopper Weathering by Robert Massey
Modelers will enjoy Bob's article on weathering covered hoppers in sand-service; he's got the knack alright! Publisher Steve took some photos of Bob's excellent Kadee two-bay models the last time they were at Marion Brasher's Valley Roundhouse in Spring Valley, Illinois. Under the trainshop is Marion's Illinois Division layout, which provided a nice background for Bob's exquisitely weathered hoppers. Bob lays out the tricks of the trade for you to try at your own work bench. It ain't Rocket Science sez Bob!
The Casket and the Trainee by Bruce Butler
Management trainees were a Rock Island staple. Bruce relates a humorous story regarding his first case as a Personal Injury Claims Adjuster in the mid 60s.
Rock island Modeler: Kitbashing an SW1200 by Eric Miller
RTR author Eric Miller describes his SW1200 kitbash with a nice article and photos. We tied on some prototype photos, and let him tell the story of his adventure in Proto-Lance modeling. It took Publisher Steve a while to latch on to the concept, but he believes that Eric is on to something here. You can model the present day, and the Rock Island if you like; all it takes is a bit of imagination! His kitbash takes a Athearn chassis and a Proto shell and makes a splendid model of the 923. Add "Came Out Of" Bankruptcy Blue and you've got a wrap! Eric's sharp model photography gets his idea across.
Rocket RPO
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The diocese of Kottapuram belongs to the Latin Rite. The Roman Catholic diocese of Kottapuram is the suffragan of the archdiocese of Verapoly. The diocese of Kottapuram was established by Pope John Paul II by the papal bull "Quo Aptius" on July 3, 1987 from the Metropolitan archdiocese of Verapoly. The diocese of Kottapuram was officially inaugurated on Oct. 4, 1987. Bishop Francis Kallarakal is the first bishop of the new diocese.
This diocese is located in the city of Kottapuram in the ecclesiastical province of Verapoly archdiocese which is spread across the civil districts of Ernakulum, Thrissur, Malappuram and Palakkad districts of Kerala and covers an area of 3,000 square kilometers. The diocese is headquartered at Kottapuram, near the ancient city of Cranganore (the anglicized name of Kodungallur). The word Kottapuram means 'the place around a fort'. This place owes it name to a fort constructed by the Portuguese in 1503. Kodungallur/Cranganore was a famous seaport of the East since ancient times. To the Greeks and Romans Cranganore was known as Muziris. It was one of the thriving earliest Christian settlements of Malabar.
According to tradition, St. Thomas the apostle landed and preached the gospel here in the year 52. He established a Church which is believed to be the first Christian Church in India. Since then it was a prominent Christian centre. The existence of a thriving Christian community attracted the attention of the bishops from Persia who chose this place as the centre of their activities. By the middle of 14th century, the fame of the seaport fades into oblivion. Today Kottapuram is a part of the Thrissur district of Kerala and at the southernmost border of the Kodungallur municipality.
Malayalam, English and Konkani are spoken in the diocesan territory.
This area is well connected with roads. The nearest railway station is Irinjalakuda which is about 15 kilometers away. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is about 38 kilometers away.
The Kottapuram diocesan territory has a pleasant climate. Humid and oppressively hot from March to May. South-western monsoon lashes the region from June to September and the north-eastern monsoon extends from October to November. The winter season is from December to February. The maximum temperature is in the month of May, it comes up to 35 degress Celsius. The average annual rainfall is 310 cm.
The economy of Kottapuram diocese is mainly based on agriculture and fisheries. Power loom textile, tile, timber and coir are the major industries here.
The level of telecommunications infrastructure is average. Almost everyone has a mobile phone in town areas. Most of the homes have television, telephone and internet. In rural areas access to modern communication is limited.
Literacy rate in the diocesan territory is 92.56 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent.


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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) released data from a study conducted in 2016 that involved Americans ages 12 and older. The study deduced the top drugs of abuse in the country, as follows:
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Daniel Firger
Associate Director and Fellow
In response to persistent concerns that China intentionally undervalues its currency, the renminbi, the U.S. House of Representatives voted September 29 to give the Obama administration sweeping new authority to impose retaliatory tariffs on Chinese imports. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) indicated he would press for a Senate vote on the bill during the upcoming lame-duck session.
Notably, the policy battle over Chinese currency manipulation prefigures an even uglier fight that would pit a range of industries and interests against each other if the U.S. were to impose a cap (and price) on domestic carbon emissions. And although federal cap-and-trade legislation or anything like it is a long way off, the lessons learned in today's currency debate may help to inform tomorrow's difficult discussions about trade, energy, and climate change.
Citing the trade-distorting effects of artificially cheap Chinese imports, House Ways and Means Committee chairman Sander Levin (D-MI) said that "China's persistent manipulation of its currency" had resulted in a "tilted field of competition" and the loss of over one million jobs. While Chinese government officials argue that the problem stems not from the value of the renminbi but from high levels of U.S. government and American household debt, the consensus, at least in the House, seems to be that Chinese goods entering American ports are too cheap, and that Chinese currency policy is fundamentally to blame.
To level the playing field against cheap Chinese imports, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2010, H.R. 2378, would amend Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to "clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relating to a fundamentally undervalued currency of any foreign country." The bill would grant the Commerce Department new authority to impose duties on imports from any country: (i) whose government "engages in protracted, large-scale intervention in one or more foreign exchange markets;" (ii) whose currency is shown to be "undervalued by at least 5 percent;" (iii) whose economy "has experienced significant and persistent global current account surpluses;" and (iv) whose central bank holds excessive foreign asset reserves.
Such sweeping authority to impose tariffs across a range of imported products may run afoul under, inter alia, the WTO agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. As the New York Times explains:
While tariffs have been placed on specific products, like steel and tires, because of evidence of unfair export subsidies, the threat of putting sizable tariffs on a country's entire line of exports to the United States is highly unusual – and, some argue, of dubious legality under international trade law… Traditionally, only direct subsidies to an industry, rather than the indirect help that comes from an undervalued currency, have been considered a reason for retaliatory tariffs. Because so many countries have managed their currency rates for so long, it is unclear that the WTO would uphold any American efforts to make the manipulation of a currency a justification for action.
Similarly, in the climate change debate, some observers have argued that a border tax adjustment scheme to account for China's lack of emissions regulations could violate WTO rules.
The analogy is apt – up to a point.
Like an artificially undervalued currency, a lack of emissions controls would make a country's exports (like, say, China's) cheaper vis-à-vis a given trading partner that had imposed a domestic carbon price (here, theoretically, the U.S.). By using a tariff to "adjust" the price of imported products at the border, a country can avoid a flood of cheap, carbon-intense imports that displace domestic production, erode its terms of trade, and undo the effectiveness of its climate regulations through so-called "carbon leakage."
Of course, as in the tariff regime imposed by H.R. 2378, a border carbon adjustment would necessarily apply to a wide swath of imported products, since a lack of GHG emissions controls across an entire economy would create an unfair cost differential in practically all categories of imports, from steel and concrete to high tech consumer goods [1]. And like detractors of currency-driven retaliation, some of those concerned about a border carbon adjustment scheme worry that such tariffs could spark an escalating trade war by disguising crass protectionism beneath a veneer of climate friendly rhetoric.
The WTO, however, has already spoken out about the potential legality of such measures. In a joint report published with UNEP in July 2009, the WTO stated unequivocally that certain types of climate-motivated border tax adjustments could pass muster under relevant GATT rules. Furthermore, some scholars have argued persuasively that reformatting border carbon adjustment measures so that they are origin-neutral and assessed at the point of market access would not only help avoid trade law problems but might also incentivize rapid development of new forms of international climate collaboration. Thus, unlike retaliatory tariffs imposed in response to Chinese currency manipulation, border carbon adjustments would be GATT-legal and could, under certain circumstances, foster U.S.-China cooperation rather than conflict.
No doubt years away (at least in the U.S.) a border carbon adjustment scheme may nonetheless prove easier to pass than the sort of currency-based retaliatory tariffs envisioned by H.R. 2378. Big differences in political optics and diplomatic relations notwithstanding, climate advocates would do well to pay attention to the high-stakes congressional debates on renminbi revaluation: we might learn a thing or two!
[1] This analysis ignores the possibility of a sectoral approach to GHG regulation in China, which is rumored to be in the works as part of the government's next five-year plan.


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Yesterday AgentAngelo and I were invited, from a friend of us, to attend to a private event during Milan Fashion Week!
MFW fall/winter 2017/18 (Women's) from the 22 to the 27 February.
It's a week full of events as fashion shows, parties, cocktails… beautiful people from all over the world… lot to see and so much to enjoy!
I want to share with you the outfit I chose. I went for a total black, a definitely rock style!
A confortable look too, because we had to walk and move a lot around!
– Biker Jacket : Madewell
– Top : Splendid
– Leggins : Calzedonia
– Lace Bralette : Intimissimi
– Bandana Shawl : Saint Laurent
– Round Mirrored Sunglasses : Malù Milano
– Bag : Saint Laurent Medium College
– Lace Choker : HRH Collection,already shown here:
– Ankle Boots: Lola Cruz
We had a wonderful day!!! We met lot of new and interesting people!
To see more about: click here
xoxo AgentChiara 😎


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The big pimp club of the world Real Madrid did it again… Real already spend $279 million melons on 4 players… and you would think that's enough, right? Nope, I guess its not..
Well.. Seeing a Basque player in a Real Madrid jersey upset some people… well I know Xabi would never play for Athletic, First probably because he is a Real Sociedad man,"even though many have jumped ship and joined Athletic"… and secondly I do not think Athletic could satisfy his financial needs…
It was worth dreaming about..I could only imagine Xabi playin in the Red and Black.
So what now, Real Madrid gots the best team on paper, but they probably fail to win La Liga and Champions.
Serves them right…. i hope?


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So while I have my blogging head on - hot off the news that Delicious is disappearing and Facebook has undergone yet another redesign - I thought I'd jot down my thoughts on the state of the social media nation for the coming year. It's not all good. Here we go... Confidence will go down … Continue reading 2011 social media predictions
Tippex and bears. Who'd have thought, eh?
The Tippex Bear YouTube channel is brilliant. I can't remember how I came across it yesterday. I did notice something 'strange' about the YouTube page but thought it was just because it would be a custom-built page. When the guy reached out of the video, I nearly freaked. And then, the pièce de résistance, the … Continue reading Tippex and bears. Who'd have thought, eh?
What are people saying about… the iPad, iPhone and iPod?
Unless you've been living in a cave for the past week, you'll know all about the iPad, Apple's new wunderkit - what it has, what it has not, what it's for, what it's not for, and so on. Fortunately, the term 'iPad' is very quick and easy to search for. So, it's a doddle to … Continue reading What are people saying about… the iPad, iPhone and iPod?
Accountants are part of the brand too
So today, for the third time, I find myself chasing major companies for money after the 30-day period on my invoice has expired. I do wonder what would have happened if I hadn't kept my records in order. Would I ever have been paid? Or would the invoice be expedited/dormanted/deleted, or lost behind a filing … Continue reading Accountants are part of the brand too
Bing vs Google
The following is cross-posted from Philip Westerman's new blog about personal reputation management. De Leon Personal Reputation Management Ltd is involved in online personal reputation management (PRM). Unlike most reputation management companies on the Internet, we work almost entirely on promoting the positive - rather than taking the "defend your reputation" stance assumed by most … Continue reading Bing vs Google
A rebrand can be a crisis – or an opportunity
Sometimes the value of the network becomes most apparent, when you most need it. Last week, I announced my freelance copywriting status. It was a big step for me. But before I'd done anything 'formally', I updated my LinkedIn. Within half an hour I had three queries, one of which has turned out to be … Continue reading A rebrand can be a crisis – or an opportunity
Brendan rebrand!
It's not quite an anagram, but close. An actual anagram of Brendan is 'Nanbred', which isn't quite a word either, but close. Main thing is, I'm rebranding. From now on, I am a freelance copywriter, and this blog will morph into something much more relevant to copywriting, albeit with a strong flavour of social media. … Continue reading Brendan rebrand!
MIPAA presentation part one: improving SEO in marcoms material
A couple of weeks ago I was honoured to be asked by Heather Yaxley if I would like to give a talk to members of the Motor Industry Public Affairs Association (MIPAA) on improving Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for marcoms materials; monitoring and engaging in social media; and the challenges and opportunities of evaluating influence. … Continue reading MIPAA presentation part one: improving SEO in marcoms material
Virgin Media is about to activate its social media
If you want to know what people are saying about you, you must listen. Parts of Virgin Media are already doing this, and the company plans to do more of the same. The bad... The backstory: given that I'd been trying for two months to get broadband since my house move, I recently posted a … Continue reading Virgin Media is about to activate its social media


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Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's and Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther series have all looked the part thanks to their trench coats.
First worn by the soldiers in the First World War, they have come a long way to become essential and aesthetic items in today's wardrobe. And even though they still may not be very popular in India, Manou, of the 'wearabout' blog, photographs them strolling surprisingly on the streets of Mumbai.
Christopher Bailey of Burberry has curated the photographs for the exhibition, 'The Art of the Trench' taking place at the Oberoi, Gurgaon from the 3rd to the 12th of February, 2012.
Whether or not, the exhibition ushers the average Indian to wear the coat is an unfinished story. However, Manou's photographs might serve as a hint to the future of the trench in India.
(image source: GQIndia, wearabout)


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Milford gearing up to celebrate 375th anniversary of its founding
It was the summer of 1637 when Connecticut and Massachusetts militia were pursuing the Pequot tribe along the Connecticut coast. Most of the soldiers were only interested in spotting Indians, but Sergeant Thomas Tibbals noticed the area near the mouth of the Wepawaug River, where there was forest, game, rivers to power mills, a harbor, and beaches abundant with clams.
In 1639, this land was purchased from the Paugusset Indians and became Milford.
So goes the history that is recounted in the book "History of Milford, Connecticut."
Milford is gearing up to celebrate the 375th anniversary of its founding next year, possibly with a parade and other events.
The last time the city held an anniversary celebration was 25 years ago at the 350th, and that consisted of myriad events, including a parade and pageant paying tribute to the city's past.
City Historian Richard Platt attended this week's Board of Aldermen's meeting to let city leaders know about the landmark date approaching. Platt said the mayor agreed to form a committee to work with the Milford Historical Society on planning events for next year.
The 350th celebration was fairly extensive.
"I don't know if I want to go into that kind of rigmarole again," Platt said with a laugh, but he said he certainly wants to see a founding fathers' day at the First Church downtown.
Milford's histories tell much about the founders and how they settled in Milford almost 375 years ago.
"On Feb. 12, 1639, Edmund Tapp, William Fowler, Benjamin Fenn, Zachariah Whitman, and Alexander Bryan from New Haven, journeyed to the Wepawaug and purchased land from Ansantawae, a sachem of the Paugusset Indians who had a village on the banks of the river," according to History of Milford, Connecticut.
The price was six coats, ten blankets, one kettle, twelve hatchets, twelve hoes, two dozen knives and a dozen small mirrors.
Platt said anyone wishing to get involved in organizing 375th anniversary events should contact the mayor's office.