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As you ski lazily down a gentle slope, a ray of sunshine hits your face, and you look down to the coastline…
The sun is glittering on the Adriatic and has just illuminated the endless vineyards and olive groves that lead down from the mountains to the beaches.
The gently rolling hills are ablaze with blossoming cherry and peach trees, while lavender, daffodils, iris, and crocus are beginning to peak out after a short and temperate winter, punctuating the landscape like a colorful Renoir.
Arriving back down to the ski resort, you have a restorative espresso and meander back toward the coast.
An hour later, you're enjoying fresh clams and white wine at a beachside café, to be followed by handmade pasta topped with today's catch.
After a leisurely lunch, you take a walk on the beach, maybe settle in a quick nap on the sand, reveling in the warm springtime sun. Perhaps you take a quick dip, though the waters are still shaking off their winter chill.
This is April in Abruzzo, Italy.
Abruzzo, once one of the poorest regions in the country, had fallen off the national map until just a few decades ago.
Since the 1950s, however, Abruzzo has seen steady economic growth. In the 1990s, its growth surpassed that of any other region; its per-capita GDP expanded to become the highest in the country. The construction of new highways made it more easily accessible from Rome, opening the region up domestically and attracting state and private investment the likes of which Abruzzo had never seen before.
Today, the per-capita GDP well outpaces that of the rest of southern Italy (and is a healthy 84% of the national average). Today, this is the richest region in this part of Italy.
New development is taking place, especially in Pescara, where a new bridge has just been finished. Large-scale housing communities are underway along the seaside, and small, historic towns including Città Sant'Angelo, Tocco da Casauria, and Popoli are working hard to attract investment to save their historically significant but nearly deserted streets.
The Abruzzo Business Board (of which the Abruzzo Tourism Board is a part) is working hard to attract more tourism, both domestic and international, more foreign investment, and more general recognition. While the region is still several years away from being a recognized vacation spot, and perhaps even further from being the household name that Tuscany is, the tide is turning…
I predict it won't be too much longer until the world begins to pay Abruzzo the attention it deserves.
Meantime, right now, you could say that Abruzzo is Italy's best kept secret.
You've surely heard of the wonders of Tuscany. Maybe you've long dreamt of experiencing them for yourself… perhaps long term.
If you dream of the best of Italy, I'd suggest looking beyond pricey Tuscany to much more affordable Abruzzo.
Abruzzo has everything Tuscany offers and more—at a fraction the cost. A couple could live here comfortably on US$1,400 per month or less, including rent… meaning your monthly budget could be much less if you own your own home.
One opportunity that struck me during my recent visit was to do with the chance to pursue self-sufficient living in this corner of Italy. A nice plot of fertile land, enough for a self-sufficient farm, is a bargain… and the lifestyle it could provide a joy.
Abruzzo represents the "real Italy." This is a traditional, rural region. That reality comes with pros and cons.
The pros include the still low cost of living and of property (you could buy a tumble-down but charming property for renovation for as little as 5,000 euros) and the lack of tourist over-development.
The primary con, on the other hand, is that, for all these reasons, you'll need to learn a good amount of Italian to make a life here.
If you're up for tackling the language barrier, Abruzzo could be the ideal place to make your dreams of la dolce vita come true. Escape to Abruzzo to embrace a slow-paced, low-key, simple, peaceful way of life…
The best of Italian country living… at a fantastically bargain price.
Kat Kalashian
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Something I think we all deal with at some point in our lives, is figuring out who we are in terms of categories and labels. Can I say "I am a runner"? Can I call myself an athlete? I know I am a mother, a wife, a child of God. I love stories based on real life, I cry easily, I am shy and very uncomfortable at social gatherings. I love to write, I love to learn new things, but I am fiercely intimidated by the unknown. I am a total stranger to forcing my body to it's physical and mental limits. Training for a marathon was the furthest thing from my mind 6 months ago. Now here I am, smack dab in the middle of all of those things. One of the biggest hurdles so far has been convincing myself that I am capable of achieving this goal, that I am not the "blah girl", with not much notable about her, blending in with the background, just getting by day to day until....what? My issues are not with motivation, I have plenty of that, nor with consistency, also one of my strong points. My biggest struggle, by far, is with allowing myself to see what I am able to do, and what I have already done. Not just acknowledging these things, but actually feeling deep down that I am worthy to be the person I wish I was, the person I am incessantly striving to become.
There is a song I have on my mp3 that I listen to while I am running, ('Lift Me Up', by Kate Voegle). In this song, the lyrics say: "So loud the voices are from my doubts, telling me to give up, to pack up and leave town. But even so, I have to believe impossible means nothing to me. So can you lift me up and turn the ashes into flames, 'cause I have overcome more than words will ever say. And I've been given hope, that there's a light on down the hall, and that the day will come when the fight is won, and I think that day has just begun. Somewhere, everybody starts there. You're counting on a small prayer, lost in a nightmare. But I'm here, and suddenly it's so clear...the struggle through the long years, it taught me to outrun my fears. Everything that's worth having, comes with trials worth withstanding...looking up is not enough, I would rather rise above..."
Every time I hear this song I am reminded of all the things I have already gone through in my life that have made me stronger, and that this is just one more hurdle along the way. I often wonder when I will reach the point in my life when I can say I am content with who I am, that I am comfortable (and happy) in my own skin. As I continue on this quest, I dedicate my perseverance and efforts to all of my demons: the mother who called me 'pleasingly plump' as a little girl and made sure to tell me often what I was or was not capable of accomplishing, the neighbor man who stole my innocence, those whom I loved but could (or would) not return it, and mostly to my own inner demons - the ones constantly trying to talk me out of attempting to better myself. Four months from now I will have shed the persona of the pleasingly plump, dorky girl with the cute smile and sweet spirit, and I will instead be the unlikely woman who finished a marathon. :)


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Many remarkable people are no longer among us, but their spirit lives in us every day, although we don't always realize it. Advances in how we live, think and act couldn't happen without the effort of those before us, without their sweat and hard work midst adversity, without the specific challenges they faced and the obstacles they needed to overcome. We can allow ourselves to not make the same mistakes now, only because someone else has paved the way. In the process that person changed our thinking forever to the extent that we can no longer clearly distinguish what originates from ourselves. Bombarded with so many influences every day, we have become individuals of the humanity, determined by the combined wisdom of the crowd. If everyone knows the same things, they are effectively multiplied, making us gradually more alike and faceless. Our personality can only reveal itself if we try to deviate from the norm every single day, when we preserve our own views and don't necessarily think within the group. It follows its own rules and is ready to make everyone faceless for its own progress. An authentic voice isn't muted by the noise, it creates the signal that rises above it. This is what remarkable people do.
Napoleon Hill had the idea that we are our thoughts and they shape us every single moment. He said that what we think of most of the time, this we attract in our life. Thus, our results directly depend on where our thoughts are and how steady we're able to keep them. If we allow ourselves to go through life without thinking, we admit our inability to shape our own destiny. With no ambitions, we become faceless and thus convenient to manipulate. This is a profound idea, whose importance is still not completely understood today. We need to find thinking time every day, preferably in a calm environment, if we don't want to sink in the robotic chaos of the minutia. The deeper our thoughts go, the better. But they need to be supported by our actions or we'll quickly lose them.
Mahatma Gandhi had the big idea of nonviolence. No matter how hard they hit you, never hit back. This is a very hard concept to accept, especially when our emotions are already affected and we demand immediate justice. But if more people lived with no negative inclinations towards others, seeing only the best in them, we would probably all live in a better place. Such attitude requires a strong character and mindfulness, but it can be disarming for the torturer. Nonviolence is a sign that we are aware of the imperfections of the person against us, but never stop to respect it because of them. It's a principle that can be taught and spread more widely, making people more humble in the words they choose and the actions towards others. Gandhi also had the idea that we should never require something from others that we ourselves aren't ready to do. This means that if we want to delegate work, we should first be ready to do it ourselves; if we protest against a regime, we should be personally ready to govern; if we want to give advice, we should be already following it ourselves. It always pays to check the integrity of people this way.
Nelson Mandela is still alive, but his persistence and stubbornness are already immortal. 27 years in different prisons, because of fighting the apartheid in South Africa, weren't enough to change his beliefs. He didn't lost his faith even in the hardest moments; instead he sought small ways to raise his spirit. He tried to keep himself active and to never surrender. When released from the prison, he continued to follow his ideals. There is a lesson for everyone here. We should never give up, no matter what our current situation is. Such long-term single-mindedness requires again a strong character and unconditional faith. He also showed us how important tolerance is—independent of origin, religion, age and how it is reflected in our outlook, gestures, feelings. The ability to forgive is what allows us to move forward.
Jim Rohn has influenced a lot of managers. One of his main ideas was that we are paid proportional to our value to the market. The reason why most people are underpaid is that they are unwilling or incapable to bring more value to the market. Sounds strange, but it's true. Since the lath of value is constantly getting higher, less and less people can meet the new requirements and their value for the market decreases if they aren't constantly seeking ways to compensate for it. Without development effort and lifelong learning this will be hard to attain. He said that we reap what we sow, but the wind will constantly blow our soil and the birds will peck out our seeds. So we need great care to ensure that they can grow despite all external influences. And we must be willing to invest enough time in the process.
Steve Jobs has changed our lives through technology. He was a firm believer that we should pursue our own passions, not someone else's. That we should hear what our inner voice is telling us. We have only one life and every minute of it is too good to work on something we don't like or with someone we don't like. We need to do the things with a sense of urgency, because tomorrow might never come. He showed us that originality is key and that it's better to define people's needs rather than wait for them to express what they don't know. He cared greatly for the smallest details and showed us that this is what great design is about. He wanted to improve people's lives in a way that will allow him to leave a dent on the universe. He killed a lot of products, because they weren't living to his high standards. His gut feeling was sometimes more important than what common sense was telling him and this allowed him to build extraordinary products, but only with the help of his highly talented team.
Stephen Covey was an influential author and speaker. He had the idea that we need to be proactive and not reactive and that we change for the better by taking personal responsibility for our choices. But acting this way would be impossible if we didn't start with the end in mind by knowing exactly what we are trying to accomplish. And then prioritizing our actions with the intent to put first things first and avoid those wasting our time. Another strong idea was that we need to seek to understand first and then to be understood. It is of universal importance, especially when too many of us often act out of self-interest, seeking quick gains possibly at the expense of others. With our desire to be louder we suppress our ability to listen carefully, be empathetic and understand how we could touch lives in a positive and meaningful way. Win-win situations can create a balance and make every side feel respected, not neglected. But they could work only if the the wins are comparable and perceived as fair.
Many other remarkable people deserve a place here too. But it's impossible to describe everyone's uniqueness in such a short blog post. It should be rather read as a small act of appreciation. We are the combined sum of influences in our lives so it's always good to be aware of where they come from and how they shape our daily lives. This allow us to better understand other people and not just to be interested in our similarities. Everyone around us has a remarkable element, we just need to look and discover it.


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With 360-degree views of four national parks, how could this small historic town not be in our Top 100? With 360-degree views of four national parks, how could this small historic town not be in our Top 100? On the edge of the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney, Wisemans Ferry is a popular destination for visitors escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Established by convict Solomon Wiseman in 1817, the town is well known for its quaint ferry services that run across the river to St Albans, the Hunter Valley and Gosford. Originally created to transport goods to Sydney and convicts working on the Great Northern Road, the ferry now caters to sightseers who cross the river.
The area could be mistaken for a fairytale hideaway, set around by the Dharug, Yengo, Cattai and Marramarra National Parks that offer plenty of activities, be it walking, riding or exploring the convict past of the region. Carved out of solid rock by convicts between 1826-1836, the Great Northern Road can still be travelled on today and has a distinctive 19th Century feel to it. This feeling continues on Wisemans Ferry's main street, particularly in its Inn. Originally built by Solomon Wiseman in 1826, the sandstone building even has a convict ghost.
Where? // 75km (1hr 15mins) northwest of Sydney.
Did you know? // In the nearby Marramarra National Parks is the Maroota Historic Site (Devil's Rock), listed on the National Trust for its rock engravings. It contains more than 60 engravings, including one unique engraving of a sailing ship with a figure on it. Access, however, is restricted to Aboriginal and educational groups.
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The first attempts at radio broadcasting in Czechoslovakia began after the First World War. The first radio programme, made up of words and music, was broadcast on the first anniversary of the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia on October 28th, 1919, from the telegraph station at Prague's Petrin lookout tower.
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Regular radio broadcasts began on May 18th 1923, from a military tent in Prague-Kbely, making Czechoslovakia the second European country after the UK to have regular radio broadcasting. The long-wave broadcasts at first lasted just one hour per day and consisted of a brief lead-in and a concert.
The country's broadcasting pioneers were the journalist Milos Ctrnacty, the businessman Eduard Svoboda, and Ladislav Sourek, director of Radioslavia - the company that distributed radio receivers. These three men created a limited-liability company called Radiojournal, which was majority owned by Radioslavia. Radiojournal became Czechoslovakia's first radio operator after receiving permission from the Ministry of Post and Telegraphs. Milos Ctrnacty became its programme director, Alois Svoboda the technical director. The main source of revenue for Radiojournal were subscriptions - regular fees paid by owners of radio receivers. The first subscriber enlisted in September 1923. Radiojournal organised public listening session in Prague in order to promote radio broadcasting and attract new subscribers. In 1923 the company also started publishing a monthly called Radiojournal informing about radio broadcasting.
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January 1924 saw the first broadcasting intended for listeners abroad in English and Esperanto. In May the same year the Czech equivalent of the word "broadcasting" ("rozhlas") was coined and began to replace such expressions as "radiophony" and even the English expression "broadcasting".
In december 1924, Radiojournal moved from the tent in Prague-Kbely into a building owned by the post office at Foch Street (today's Vinohradska Street) in the centre of Prague.
In 1925, Radiojournal broadcast the first live transmission of a concert of the Czech Philharmonic, the first live transmission of a church service and the first live transmission of president T. G. Masaryk's speech. Many different nationalities lived in Czechoslovakia back then, so Radiojournal started broadcasting for the German, Hungarian and Ruthenian minorities. Revenues from the subscription fees failed to cover the costs and provide the necessary funds for further development. In 1925, the state gained a majority share in Radiojournal via the Ministry of Post and Telegraphs.
The year 1926 saw the introduction of several novelties, such as the time signal and regular news bulletins that were produced by Czechoslovak Press Agency. The first radio drama appeared. New radio stations opened in Brno and Bratislava. In 1926, a Radiojournal orchestra was established and later developed into the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra as we know it today. Another two stations - Ostrava and Kosice - started broadcasting in the late 1920's.
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The 1930's was a "golden era" for pre-war radio. The number of subscribers was growing constantly to reach one million in 1937. The programme included practically all genres, from educational programmes to sport reports, from classical music to cabaret.
The station also offered short programmes in Esperanto, English and German intended for listeners abroad. Various technical inventions contributed to the development of radio broadcasting. One of them was a predecessor of today's tape recorder, blatnerphone, which recorded sound on a steel tape.
At the end of 1933 the station was given a permanent headquarters at 12 Foch Street (today's Vinohradska Street) where it has remained to this day.
In the 1930s some European countries (Great Britain, Germany, Russia) started broadcasting on short wave. With the war approaching they tried to win foreign listeners over for their political standpoints. Czechoslovakia, too, responded to that propaganda. On August 31, 1936, the Radiojournal company launched its short-wave broadcasts for audiences abroad. It broadcast in five languages four hours a day. By the end of the 1930s the volume of broadcasts increased several times.
After the occupation of Czechoslovakia and the establishment of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia in 1939, the radio was subject to the protectorate authorities and all employees of Jewish origin were forced to leave. The short-wave international service was limited to a two-hour broadcast in the Czech language. During the Second World War, programmes were broadcast to Bohemia from Moscow, Washington and London, which was the seat of the Czechoslovak exile government. Listening to those broadcasts in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia was a crime punishable by severe sentences.
On May 5, 1945, a call to arms broadcast on the radio started the Prague Uprising. The following battles in the surroundings of the radio building claimed many lives and the building itself was severely damaged. After the war, the international service broadcasting on short wave resumed. The news was not written by the Czechoslovak Press Agency like before the war but the news bulletins were produced by Czechoslovak Radio itself.
After the communist takeover in 1948, Czechoslovak Radio was nationalised. For the next forty years the media in Czechoslovakia were to serve "the people and the Communist Party". In 1948 the international MEVRO radio exhibition took place in Prague where the first Czechoslovak television set was displayed.
International MEVRO radio exhibition
The 1950s reflect the escalating war of ideologies and also technical progress. Czechoslovak Radio broadcast on two nationwide stations - Prague and Bratislava, new transmitters were built, new regional stations opened. In 1952 Czechoslovak Radio started jamming the broadcasts of Radio Free Europe. An authority called the Main Board of Press Supervision was established to play the role of a censor. In 1953 Czech Television started its broadcasts. Until 1957 television broadcasting was part of Czechoslovak Radio. At the beginning of the 1960s Czechoslovak Radio started FM broadcasting in the 60-80 MHz band.
In the 1960s the political climate became more liberal, a situation in which Czechoslovak media could thrive. This liberal period was forcibly ended by the invasion of the Warsaw Pact armies on the 21st of August 1968. There was another battle of Czechoslovak Radio similar to the one at the end of the Second World War. Fifteen Prague citizens and radio employees lost their lives in a battle with Soviet armed forces who eventually seized the building, but radio broadcasting continued from other locations. Regular broadcasting from the Czechoslovak Radio building resumed on September 9, 1968. In the following period, also known as the "normalisation", hundreds of employees were forced to leave the radio because of their political views.
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In 1970 a nationwide station called "Hvezda" or "Star" was established bringing news 24 hours a day. The same year saw a continuing proliferation of stereo technology in FM broadcasts. In 1972 a nationwide station "Vltava" was launched focusing on classical music and radio drama. At the same time a five-hour music and news programme in five languages called "Interprogramme Radio Prague" was introduced. It was intended for foreigners living in Czechoslovakia and neighbouring countries. The 1970s saw a boom of short-wave broadcasts by Radio Prague. Programmes in ten languages were broadcast 37 hours a day. This continued until the end of the communist regime in 1989. Shortly before that - in 1988 - the authorities inspired by the reforms in the Soviet Union stopped jamming western radio stations.
After the 1989 Velvet Revolution Czechoslovak Radio broadcasts were freed of ideology and turned back to the objectives of radio: to bring unbiased information, to educate and entertain. Radio Prague reintroduced its original signature tune from Antonin Dvorak's New World Symphony, which was used from 1936. In 1990 Czechoslovak Radio became a member of the European Broadcasting Union. In 1991 Czechoslovak Radio became a public-service institution, independent of the state and funded by licence fees. The General Director is appointed by the Radio Supervisory Board, elected by parliament. The law also opened the market for commercial radio stations.
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With the split of Czechoslovakia on January 1, 1993, Czech Radio came into being. It ran a network of regional studios and three nationwide stations including a news and music station "Radiozurnal", "Praha" focusing on education and entertainment and finally "Vltava", devoted to literature and classical music. In 1995 a new nationwide channel was established, called Czech Radio 6/Radio Free Europe, combining news, political analyses and comments, submitted by RFE/RL, BBC, Deutsche Welle and the Voice of America. However, the partner stations gradually withdrew from the project and currently the whole programme is produced by Czech Radio. In 2000 Czech Radio started using a new "studio building" equipped with cutting-edge digital technology.
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An introduction to piracy protection (and exploring its weaknesses)
Digital Rights Management – a term commonly shortened to the handy acronym DRM – refers to a variety of technological methods used by copyright owners and publishers to reduce the piracy of their wares. This access control is related to a number of different media forms, including software, music and movies.
As you might expect, DRM might be considered the tech world's "pro-life or pro-choice" debate. Although lives are hardly at risk, many copyright-concerned groups have lobbied for greater awareness of the issue, by either supporting the DRM technology as a necessary measure in order to protect copyrighted material and to limit the freedoms of today's tech-savvy population.
Copyright holders
- In case you're in need of a definition-refreshment, copyright is a set of rights designated to a particular group or individual based on their patent or payment for that concept. Basically, if you come up with the idea for hamburger earmuffs, and you patent the idea, no one else can profit from the sale of said ear-warmers without providing you with royalties.
- Most of the copyright holders at the center of this debate include music industry associations and artists, such as Sony BMG and the Smashing Pumpkins. Members of the music industry are typically represented by the RIAA, or Record Industry Association of America.
- Microsoft is noted for the growing measures it is taking to protect its software. The best example of this is its Windows Genuine Advantage, which tests the legitimacy of Microsoft software on computers.
- Movie copyrights are typically the business of the MPAA, or Motion Picture Association of America.
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- The Free Software Foundation was founded in 1985 by Richard Stallman, an admitted hacker and critic of copyright law. For most of his career, Stallman has used the FSF to attack American software patents through political campaigning.
- The FSF is a donation-driven association under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and uses its resources to produce legal strategies in moving forward the free software movement.
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- More encompassing than the FSF, the Electronic Frontier Foundation was established in 1990 for freedom of speech rights within the technological world.
- Its primary goal is to educate the media and government on various civil liberties issues in relationship with a number of technological issues.
- Like the FSF, the EFF uses the law to defend its goals. However, it reaches beyond its own principles to those of external individuals, including those facing prosecution for violating copyright law. In many cases, the EFF will defend these individuals in court.
- Many of the Electronic Frontier Foundation's legal crusades are against patent abuses or copyright that fringes on antitrust.
These are some of the specific movers and shakers amidst the DRM debate. Over the next few pages we'll go into greater detail on issues relating to each, including:
- Sony's rootkit
- Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage and PlayForSure
- Apple's Fairplay
- Ways around DRM
- Future plans for DRM
As digital media expands, so too do the legal issues surrounding it. It's an important concept that could shape the way you purchase and play music, movies and software for years to come.


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Cerus announced it entered into a $30 million growth capital credit facility with Oxford Finance. Cerus received an immediate $10 million loan at closing on June 30, 2014. The company has the option to draw another $10 million upon approval of its U.S. Premarket Approval (PMA) submissions for the INTERCEPT Blood System for either platelets or plasma. The approval also triggers a third $10 million tranche which is available at the company's option between July 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015, subject to achievement of certain specified consolidated revenue milestones.
"We are pleased to be working with Oxford again. Their understanding of our business and shared beliefs in the benefits of INTERCEPT make this a strong partnership," said Kevin D. Green, VP, finance and CFO of Cerus. "This non-dilutive facility and the access to significant capital in a phased approach provides us with the flexibility and resources to execute the activities necessary for a successful and aggressive North American launch, as well as supporting further expansion of INTERCEPT's global commercial markets.
"We are excited to partner with Cerus in support of its North American expansion and its growing INTERCEPT revenue base," said Christopher A. Herr, managing director for Oxford Finance. "Our shared vision for improved patient care, along with Cerus' committed management team and leading technology presents an excellent lending opportunity for us."
Cerus is a biomedical products company focused in the field of blood safety.


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It is 128 centimeters long, 87 centimeters wide, 12 centimeters thick and weighs nearly 200 kilograms.
The book expresses the author's philosophies of life as well as confidences and concerns about friendship, love between men and women and love of the country.
Although the book was completed within eight months, from April 24 to December 10, 2008, the poems were collected over 10 years of the author's childhood.
Hoc joined HCMC's Calligraphy Club when he was in high school. He is now a secretary of the international calligraphy association in the United States.
Professor Tran Van Khe, one of the greatest masters of traditional Vietnamese music, remembers Hoc as a youth with natural born talents in calligraphy and poetry.
Hoc published a book called "Soul of Vietnamese Calligraphy". He intends to publish a booklet of poetry, calligraphy, and paintings and one on the theory and practice of Vietnamese calligraphy.
Hoc returned to Vietnam after many years in the United States with an aim to introduce Vietnamese calligraphy to international friends. He set up a website for this noble purpose via http://honchuviet.com. His calligraphic writings and his 200 kilogram book are now on display at Phu Tho Stadium.
For more information, contact Hoc at firstname.lastname@example.com or 0904567867 or 0908505000.


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GKN Carbon Fiber Composite Propeller Shaft Technology
GKN Propeller Shafts
GKN UK launched their new research on polymer matrix composites in propeller shafts for car applications in 1988. It is a weight saving composite material that has excellent resistance in crash performance. The overwhelming majority of propeller shafts are still produced using steel. An economical advantage is composite waste materials can be recycled whilst retaining their mechanical properties. The weight of the composite material prop shaft is 2.7 kg whereas a steel prop shaft weighs 10 kg**.**
Resonance occurs when a shaft closely approaches its critical speed. Space constraint limits the external diameter of the shaft. This leads to a favorable specific bending modulus and an enhanced critical speed. The relationship between shaft length and critical speed for tubes is suitable for automotive prop shafts. The longest shaft possible out of steel is 1250 mm whereas a composite shaft of 1650mm could be achieved.
Rear wheel or four wheel drive passenger cars have dual section propeller shafts. One or more shaft support bearings must be fitted under the chassis. Increase in length does not impede bending resonance. One long-length composite shaft can replace a two-piece steel shaft. It simplifies both the shaft and installation in the vehicle.
The maximum length for either shaft depends on the compliance of the end connections. For acceptable noise, vibration and harshness, there must also be an adequate margin between vibration drivers and bending resonance of the shaft. It was a pioneering application for composite prop shafts in production vehicles. The majority of the cars were of front wheel drive.
Toyota Mark II version
The Toyota Mark II version adopted new technology. The prop shaft bonds between the composite material tube and steel couplings at the ends. A strong interference fit is created by snugly winding the carbon fiber at the ends of the composite tube. It improved NVH performance and crash behavior with 50% weight saving.
Carbon fiber composites in automotive propeller shafts make for substantial weight reduction. The main constraint of market potential is product cost. Industrial developments in recent years offer the prospect of substantial reductions. GKN has to find suitable methods for recycling of composites. The key issue in all cases is cost competitiveness.
The frontal crash of the car causes prop shafts to buckle at the center bearing direction. It depends on the joint position due to crash impact. It is difficult to predict the absorbed energy and the axial force by the shaft. A dedicated test rig checks energy absorption behavior. A falling weight of up to 480kg, dropped from a height of up to 3.5 meters, allows maximum impact energy of 16,500 Joules. Tube end connection by a press-fit interference design is the most useful option.


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The Weeknd's remix of Lorde's latest single 'Royals' has premiered online. Scroll down to hear the track now.
The track will feature on New Zealand teenager Lorde's debut album, 'Pure Heroine', which is due for release in the UK on October 28. The New Zealand teenager will follow up the release of her 'The Love Club' EP with 'Pure Heroine' and has also announced a one-off London date in September. The album features 'Royals' plus 'Tennis Court' as well as eight brand new tracks.
Ahead of the release of the album, Lorde will play live for the first time in the UK with a gig at Madame JoJos on September 17. Tickets for the gig are on sale now. Similarly, The Weeknd will play his biggest UK shows to date in November, including a night at London's O2 Arena. To check the availability of Lorde tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0844 858 6765.
The 'Pure Heroine' tracklisting is as follows:
'Tennis Court'
'400 Lux'
'Buzzcut Season'
'Glory And Gore'
'Still Sane'
'White Teeth Teens'
'A World Alone'
The Weeknd's November tour dates are:
Birmingham NIA (November 22)
Manchester O2 Apollo (23)
London O2 Arena (26)


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Old Forum Post
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[Jim M] There was recently some good conversation here on this subject, but since that time I have heard that NJ is now introducing legislation to restrict to 8 ft if traveling off of interstate. We are aware that several other states have similar laws, but there are few instances of problems. It is worrisome that NJ is now doing this. Anyone know what caused this to occur? Do we have a legislative infection and possible renewed vigor for enforcement that might spread to other states here? Makes you wonder if we 102 inchers might be heading for the same fate as the california 45 footers!


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Blue Woodland Baby Quilt, Woodland Themed Nursery Accessory
Regular price £70.00
A blue and grey woodland quilt, with stars, clouds and woodland animals.
The quilt is backed with soft grey plush/cuddlesoft fabric and there is cotton mix wadding in the middle to give the blanket some weight.
This quilt comes in two different sizes:
-75cm by 90cm (approx 30" by 36")
- 100cm by 120cm (approx. 40" by 48")
Due to the nature of this product, there is a longer leadtime for this to be made and it is estimated at 2-3 weeks.


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Let the leaves of your tree fall
On to the land with ease
It's with these leaves we've built our walls
it's with these leaves we'll grow
They're leaves of sadness, sorrow and grief,
that serve us e'r no more
They're meant for you to shed, to show
how far you've come and need to go
They're simply for your life to see
reflect where you are meant to be
A place where sun shines all day long
your roots to firmly grow more strong
Your leaves will shed and fall away, blown by the winds of change
to bring you growth in color green
to shine for your new soul
The leaves are meant to blow away
to bring you forth
and leave behind
the life that brought you pain and strife
to no more beg to shine
For your new leaves, are happy leaves
to stay with you anew
in your new life of pleasantries
of which you thought you knew
Let the leaves of your tree fall
and let your love for your life grow
~God's Gracie Girl~ ✿
♥ •.¸.•´♥ ¯`♥(❀◠‿◠)♥.¸¸.•´¯`•.♥
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Eclipse Theatre Company presents And Then There Were None
It's 1939 and a group of unlikely guests are invited to a house on an island off the coast of Massachusetts by a mysterious host. They all have dark secrets to hide. As they start dying off in ways reflected by a nursery rhyme, suspicions grow, alliances are made and survival is the name of the game.
**fighting, killing, dying and gunshots; may not be suitable for under 15 or impressionable audience members**
For Sunday audiences only, take 10% off an entrée or dessert by showing printed reservation or ticket stub. Limit one per person on day of show only. Courtesy of Newhall Refinery.
El Trocadero is offering 10% off any entrée when you present your ticket stub or printed reservation on the day of the show. Limit 2 per table.
Enjoy southern style BBQ before or after the show! Present your "And Then There Were None" ticket or printed reservation on the day of the show for 10% off an entree or appetizer at the Smokehouse on Main. Not valid on Happy Hour menu.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Seating is first come, first serve.
Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors and Under 18
If you require ADA seating, please call 661-290-2255 at least 24 hours prior to show time


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At long last, the highly anticipated sequel to Paul Blart: Mall Cop is on the way. THR reports that Andy Fickman (Parental Guidance, She's the Man) is in discussions to direct a follow-up to the 2009 Kevin James comedy, stepping in for previous helmer Steve Carr. James is set to reprise his role as the titular security guard who has a habit of falling down (hilarious!). James will also co-write the screenplay with Nick Bakay, as the two penned the first film. Plot details for the Sony picture are unknown at this time, but an April start date is being planned.
The first Paul Blart film was a sizeable hit at the box office, taking in $146 million domestically against a reported budget of $26 million. Of course that was five years ago, so it'll be interesting to see if there's still an audience for a sequel.


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Were you looking for Love's true food?! or for the food of true love?! or just for food for food's sake?! then you may be in the right place… Food, glorious food!
You can view my shared photo stream on the web:
Lots of mouth-watering dishes portrayed in some good, not too bad or just fun pictures.


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On the fly Data Masking
Accelario is a unique way to mask Production Data allow the organization to move data between Production to less secured Test environments with no risk. Data is being masked while it is being selected, in such a way that only masked data is being copied to the Test environment. Accelario masking engine allow our customers to protect their sensitive data in a simple, one time configuration process.
Sensitive Data Search Engine allows the user to be able to find all requested data to be masked, BEFORE starting the masking process. This way no production data selected to be masked by the user is missed in the process.
The masking process works using any combination of masking methods on any combination of columns. In case of ERM – the data is masked on the fly during the copy, so there is no sensitive data ever in the destination database. In case of InPlace – the data is masked inside the existing database. In any case , the results are consistent, meaning the same original values are translated into same new masked values. Also, the results are consistent across different database vendors – Oracle or SQL Server.
|Replace the original value with a new one based on the hash value of the original value. Many original values may be mapped to the same new value, depending on the size of a pre-defined list of values. Every type of data is replaced using dedicated list. The lists may be changed or created by user requests. Change is IRREVERSIBLE and consistent
|Family names, Private names, City names, Street names
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Not an account of a football day unfortunately, nor a sports related story.
Well, it started at 3 am actually. Not by choice – mind you – but by the grace of an enthusiastic bird who crashed into my room's window with such force in made me jump awake. Literally. Continue reading


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New kits are pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things; nothing more than a money-spinning ploy to generate a little extra income.
And yet, oddly, they bring out a strange set of emotions among fans and are revealed by clubs with almost as much pomp and circumstance as a new star striker.
It's no different at Fulham where, from Tuesday onwards, we will be able to invest around £50 into our new home strip, a pretty dull affair laced, quite outlandishly, with dashes of orange, or, to be more precise, 'Adidas infrared'.
Rather unsurprisingly, opinion is split. It's a pretty awful-looking kit in reality – the Marathonbet logo looks like it was drawn by a Blue Peter badge winner – but you also get the feeling that there is potential there; that it could grow on you. Just like a new star striker.
The orange elements – the collar and arms are seemingly neon on colour – are brash but at least add vibrancy to a kit that, otherwise, would simply be white and grey.
What stung a few people, though, was the marketing ploy. Fulham have said the kit has 'captured our unique past, but added a touch of the future'.
If the future is bright orange, I'm not sure I'd like to see it. And if our past is best represented by a betting sponsor and a foreign manufacturer, then some questions need to be asked behind the scenes.
It truly is a strange one. The club have released a scarcity of teaser images, all shot in black and white in some vain attempt to add some traditional value. It has been lost on almost everyone.
Taking on its own brand name, 'new originals', you can only hope the oxymoron was intentional. If not, this has to be one of the most embarrassing kit launches ever seen.
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Two-sided Skills Review: 'The New Consultative Salesperson'
As part of Buyers Meeting Point's 'Flip Side' resource, we often read sales blogs and attend sales webinars to take the trends we see and apply them for the benefit of supply management and procurement professionals. A recent post by S. Anthony Iannarino, author of 'The Sales Blog' covered the foundational and secondary skill sets possessed by most successful sales people, then went on to describe the additional competencies that will be required for 'The New Consultative Salesperson'.
Like the full blog post, it is important for procurement to possess primary and secondary skill sets: spend analysis, negotiation, project management, written and spoken communication, critical thinking, and more. The consultative dimension to a professional's capabilities is about applying their foundational skills in a dynamic, forward-looking way.
There are a number of angles we can look at the information from: to learn more about what to look for in a potential strategic partner, but also to become more consultative ourselves, with our suppliers, our stakeholders, and the executives we work to win over.
Here is the excerpt:
The New Consultative Salesperson
...the new consultative salesperson requires additional competencies.
The primary competency for salespeople now is business acumen. None of the foundational skills or second level skills is valuable without business acumen. Of all of the skills and competencies required, business acumen reigns supreme. Business acumen is the new sales acumen. Without business acumen, it is difficult to know how to help your clients produce better business outcomes. That's the new game. It's not product. It's not features and benefits. It's not solutions. It's business outcomes.
Getting those business outcomes requires change. The consultative salesperson has to possess the ability to mange and lead change in their client's organization, and in their own. The new consultative salesperson manages change.
Managing this change requires leadership skills. A salesperson may do a lot of the heavy lifting by themselves or with their small sales team, but the execution belongs to a team of people on in the salesperson's company and in the client's. The new consultative salesperson is a strategic orchestrator; they lead the change by leading the team.
Like no time before, when you sell it, you own it. You sell outcomes, and that means that you own those outcomes. Managing the outcomes is what new consultative salespeople do. They don't own the transactions; their team does. But they own the outcomes, and they ensure that their clients get the benefit of their bargain by acting as part of their client's team.
As mentioned earlier, I believe there are three ways we can look at this information:
1. As a guide to evaluate our current suppliers and sales reps
An increasing number of categories require strategic input from the suppliers we do business with. If you recognize more than a couple of the traits described above in an account rep, you may be looking at an opportunity to generate value for your organization by sharing more, learning more, and getting more from the contract in return. A good sales person will be satisfied with keeping a high quality dialogue going, trusting that when you are ready to renew or purchase more, they will be able to cash in on the trust and shared experience you have built up. Assuming you have a Non-disclosure agreement in place with your suppliers, not bringing forward the challenges you're experiencing is missing out on an opportunity to get help from an objective (outside) source.
2. To become more consultative to our stakeholders
If procurement is to be considered a true resource to the organization, we need to learn to serve as a consultative function internally. Procurement wants suppliers to focus on outcomes rather than the next sale. In the same spirit, when we meet with internal stakeholders we need to focus on outcomes rather than savings. Building a feeling of trust will open doors – spend visibility, invitations to meetings, and access to decision makers (ironically, three of the same things our suppliers want from us). Even better, if our stakeholders feel that we have listened and understand their challenges, they may also be willing to listen to new ideas we come up with, and that will be the opportunity that leads to savings and/or value creation.
3. To become more consultative to executive leadership
Procurement has always carried the burden of 'selling' the benefit of our existence to the C-level, and even though 70% of organizations now have a single executive leader for the procurement function (TradingPartners Webinar 2/9) sitting at the table does not mean automatic acceptance of the message he/she delivers. The section above about leadership skills speaks directly to this application of consultative skills. As organizations face new challenges, new answers are needed and procurement has the opportunity to supply them.
Developing consultative skills (business acumen, change management, leadership, and ownership of outcomes) will serve procurement well as we face our internal and external contact points. More importantly, they will allow us to become stronger individual and group contributors – furthering our careers and the advancement of procurement as a function.
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November 2018
1st November 2018
So far, this academic year, we have taken part in many different events as a whole school. Here are some highlights.......
Sponsored Sports Event
We were visited by paralympians Katrina Hart and Jack Rutter for our sponsor event where we raised an impressive £803. We will be spending our half of the money on new sports equipment for the school.
Prayer Space Day
All of the children in the school had the opportunity to take part in a prayer space day in the school hall, led by volunteers from the local community.
All of the children in the school have been learning about the centenary and what it meant for men, women and children who were involved in the war in different ways. We held a display of the writing, art work and poetry that we carried out and invited parents to attend so that we could share our work and what we found out. We were extremely grateful to the ladies from the crochet club who crocheted 110 poppies for the display - thank you! We would also like to thank Richard Prescott from the Salvation Army, who came and led collective worship for us and told us all about the role of the Salvation Amy during war years.
As part of out Harvest celebrations this year our House Captains spoke to each class about the role of the Forest Food Bank in helping families in need within our local community. Our families were extremely generous in donating food for the food bank which will be used to help families who are struggling.
Operation Christmas Child
We have taken part in Operation Christmas Child again this year and have been amazed at how many filled shoe boxes have been returned to school - 25 in total! These will definitely help to make Christmas extra-special for children in need in other countries.


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As many of you know, many companies today are in trouble. They are facing financial challenges that may drive them into bankruptcy or out of business all together. The question is – What happens to the company employees when this happens? What happens to people who have dedicated years of their lives to these companies? What happens to the very people responsible for decades of profits?
What few people fail to realize, is that company sponsored retirement programs that are managed by a third party can become literally trapped when a company falls into bankruptcy or shuts its doors. Worse still, the employees that spent years putting aside money for their own financial security, can be left stranded and helpless to get control of their own money. Those are NOT company monies, those are personal investment funds. However, the legal process to establish and retake that control can take months and even years. That's right – YEARS before you can get your own retirement money back under your control.
This New York Times article by Gretchen Morgenson tells one of those very real and very sad stories. This is just another example of why no American should surrender control of their financial future to anyone, even their own employer. Self directed investing is absolutely THE way to invest. It keeps you in control of your hard earned cash. It keeps your family's financial future where it belongs – in your own hands.
Read the full article, and realize that this is a sad possibility that too many American's, like you, face today. Take control now!


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Why do a Summer Internship in your first year?
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Placement or Internship……
Posted by: Fiona Miller on October 18, 2015
The power of mentoring
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The perks of having a part-time job on campus
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I'm Not the Only One
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Forget diets, here are my top 5 career resolutions for 2015
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Start the 2014 with some Career Planning
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Smart Cities
Startups which will be part at Digital Greece
Startups which will be part at Digital Greece
Humane is a social network of empowering people with disabilities and chronic diseases. Our vision is to highlight that people with disabilities have abilities, that they can work, innovate and be entrepreneurs.
We want to overturn the negative sign and stereotype around disabilities and chronic diseases. We thought that the most appropriate way is to interfere with everyday life. What's more suitable, from the t-shirts we wear every day, to declare our philosophy, values and personality. So we designed the ''unlimited reaction'', apparel & accessories that each of them is dedicated to a different disease/disability. It is essentially an innovative ``cause product`` of social value. We design and Humane world. What is your reaction?
In IQTaxi Inc. we believe in a new intelligent transportation world! Totally inspired of this, we are fulfilling the fleet organizations' needs. Our main Target is to drive the taxi services to the new era of mobile solution and internet of things!
Elektronio is a cleantech mobility solutions startup company which makes revolutionary personal mobility based on electric bicycles. Elektronio's vision is to bring urban cycling to a whole new audience beyond the traditional cyclist & consists a nonstop explorer of new groundbreaking bicycle models which change the transfer experience of people, companies, and institutions in urban environments. For this reason, their motto is... #reimagineyourvehicle
Openhouse is a real estate engine that makes users΄ search for a house and/or business space the way it should be : one of their most pleasant experiences. Using cut of the edge tools and Open Data i.e. mapping, geographical data, real estate information, urban data, and property certification mechanisms, openhouse offers real qualitative results and tools which cover users' real needs
Ethelon was created in order to promote volunteerism. Through its three fields of action, it seeks to bring together volunteers, NGOs and companies, but also to fill the gap in the field of events by managing volunteers.
As part of its actions, ethelon has collaborated with over 50 companies to develop and manage corporate volunteering programs and CSR activations, meeting the core needs of civil society organizations. Some of its partners are Nestlé, Eurobank, Mercedes and Abbvie.
Moreover ethelon has planned and managed Volunteering Programs, such as the Volunteering Program of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center - SNFCC, the program of the Municipality of Athens This is Athens ``The Athens Greeters``, the voluntary program of ReGeneration and has managed over 350 smaller and bigger events such as SN Festival, TedxAthens, MAD Awards, XTERRA, and others.
Their action has been recognized in Greece and abroad with distinctions by Forbes30under30, StartUp Awards and has been published in BBC, HuffPost, The Guardian, and others.
Finally, ethelon has linked more than 300 nonprofits with volunteers through their platform, www.ethelon.org
RECYCGLOBE is the first Greek company which supplies private or municipal companies activated in collecting and treating waste (liquids and solids) with innovative software and hardware waste management systems.The intelligent fill-level sensor-recycSenseTM can be easily attached to any type of waste bin. The sensor recycSenceTM securely monitors a waste bin's fill-level and sends real-time quantitative data to the online waste management platform.
Vouliwatch is a non-partisan parliamentary monitoring organization whose goal is to bridge the gap between citizens and their political representatives whilst promoting a culture of transparency, accountability and active citizenship. In doing so, Vouliwatch makes use of innovative digital technology applications whose purpose is to facilitate the monitoring of parliamentarian's activities, the transparent communication between MPs and their constituents as well as the recording of all parliamentary activity.


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With a double-digit million order volume, MAN will deliver two turbomachinery trains of its ReTPac concept (Refinery Train Package) to a refinery about 450 km south of the Iranian capital Tehran. The machinery has been ordered by Iranian EPC Nargan Company and will later be operated by Esfahan Oil Refining Company (EORC). The ReTPac trains will serve the process of hydrotreating, ensuring an efficient production of ultra-low sulphur fuels.
Next to this order, MAN PrimeServ as the company's service provider received several spare part orders from the Iranian Oil Pipelines and Telecommunication Company, where MAN supports the client with service and upgrading of turbomachinery equipment along the Marun-Isfahan oil pipeline. This includes delivery of spare parts for gas turbines of the S-Series, a heritage brand of MAN Diesel & Turbo.
"These initial orders reward our efforts to reestablish relationships with Iranian partners now that the international sanctions have been lifted", states Dr Uwe Lauber, Chief Executive Officer of MAN Diesel & Turbo. "Since the first projects around seventy years ago, MAN Diesel & Turbo has delivered a three-digit number of machines and installations to the country - whether it is equipment for the oil and gas industry, for industrial production or power generation, we provided equipment for numerous branches in Iran, and we are looking forward to build upon that."
In the course of reentering the Iranian market the company has also reopened its local branch, MAN Iran Power, based in Tehran. "We are delighted to be back into what is a very promising market for us", states Gaby B. Hanna, Director of the company's Turbomachinery business in Middle East/Africa and Chairman of the Supervisory Board for MAN Iran Power. "We are currently in discussion with various new and existing customers, raising our understanding of the specific challenges the Iranian businesses are facing today and enabling us to address the demand with tailor-made offers."
The current order from ERC also underlines the success of MAN Diesel & Turbo's ReTPac concept. Specifically designed for refinery applications, these high-efficiency turbomachinery trains combine compressor and driver as a single-lift unit. Thanks to a customized design based on pre-engineered modules, the ReTPac concept allows for short delivery times. While serving refinery applications like hydro-treating, hydro-desulfurization and hydro-cracking, it allows customers not only in Iran to quickly capitalize on their investment in a volatile downstream market.


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Hi friends!!!
How are you all doing!
Sharing here a Mixed media canvas which i did as a Guest Design Project for Itsy bitsy a week before.
- Took a 5"x7" canvas and white gessoed it completely.
- I used light paste for a textural touch with Lime splash spray and applied using IB Chevron Stencil from my stash.
- Then added layering with gauze and corrugated packaging material over the stenciled area.
- Gessoed down whole area again to tone down the colors.
- Sponged the white frame with Metallic gold pigment ink and added over the layering.
- On that added the handmade flowers from various collections .
- Green heat embossed IB Flourish chipboard from my stash and added near the floral spray.
- Took Lime splash spray on a brush and brushed around the floral cluster and added few art stones for the interest.
- Stamped a few random print script over the entire canvas panel.
- Then gave a generous splash of white gesso over the floral cluster area.
- Then, die cut sentiment from IB backing sheet of chipboard, clear heat embossed and added over the chipboard.
- Sponged butterfly with baby pink pigment ink and added to the canvas.
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And the tools you'll need to keep up.
This year promises to be a big one for those working in digital government. Transforming our government into a 21st century one has long been a priority of the Obama administration, and digital technology is a major component of that goal. With only two years left in his term, President Obama is gearing up to make significant changes in a short amount of time.
With this in mind, Corner Alliance is predicting which digital trends will triumph in 2015:
Responsive Web design. Mobile is quickly becoming king. Just look at the numbers. According to the Pew Research Center, as of January 2014, 58 percent of American adults have a smartphone. More than 60 percent of adults are using their mobile devices to access information online and a full third of these users are more likely to use their phones than computers to access the Internet.
Government agencies realize this is a crucial market they must keep up with. The first step to cornering the mobile market is to transition websites into a format that can adapt to any device—computer, tablet or smartphone. Known as "responsive design," this concept is gaining ground among government agencies and industry leaders. In 2014, we saw nearly 19 percent of websites adopt a responsive design format. More and more federal agencies will follow suit and make responsive design a priority in 2015.
Expanded social media portfolios. At this point, most large federal departments and agencies have the standard toolkit of social media platforms—Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. But did you know that the General Services Administration has negotiated Terms of Service with 75 different platforms for federal use? In 2015, federal agencies—large and small—will take advantage of more of these tools, like Instagram, Pinterest and Thunderclap, to connect with new audiences.
Focus on customer service and crowdsourcing. President Obama once said, "I want us to ask ourselves every day, how are we using technology to make a real difference in people's lives." Government agencies have taken this concept to heart and are striving to make changes in two major ways—providing better customer service and working with the larger community to improve government services and programs. In support of these efforts, GSA will release a Public Participation Playbook to guide agencies on how to engage with and support the public. Additionally, look for more agencies to share their data with the public and pursue crowdsourcing platforms like IdeaScale to spur research and new projects.
A different approach to metrics. Metrics are an integral part of any successful digital strategy, but there's always the danger that the numbers don't reflect the reality. Just because a tweet was retweeted 30 times doesn't mean followers actually clicked on the link or engaged with the content further. In 2015, agencies will move beyond the numbers and look at how the metrics translate into actual impact. Being able to analyze which content produced the greatest impact will help government communicators create more targeted, engaging content.
What is your agency doing with digital in 2015? Share your thoughts in the comments section or contact me on Twitter at @LGBackhaus.
Lindsay Backhaus is a senior consultant at Corner Alliance with extensive experience in strategic communications.
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Dr. Tammy Gaber will spend the next two years travelling across the country to photograph, draw and collect oral and written histories of mosques. The study will conclude with a symposium and exhibition of photographs scheduled for the fall of 2017 partnering with the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW).
Professor Gaber's background in architecture comes from her undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, her graduate work at Cairo University, and her participation in the design of various projects in both Canada and Egypt. Her background in 'Islamic Architecture' is rooted in her B.Arch graduation project 'Submission' a proposal for a mosque design in Waterloo, her MSc. in Architectural Engineering 'Conception and Perception of the Mosque in the West' and her PhD dissertation 'The Space and Place of Women in Mosque Architecture'. Additionally, Professor Gaber has taught design studio, culture and specific courses on 'Islamic Architecture' at the American University in Cairo, the British University in Egypt, Misr International University and the University of Waterloo in the past fifteen years. Professor Gaber has published articles in journals and conferences as well as book chapters related to Islamic architecture.
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Launching on the 1st of February 2018, the highly anticipated BOOST MASSAGE SHAMPOO offers value to not only retail customers, but also professional horse trainers and service providers such as Equine Massage Therapists, Chiropractors and Equine Physiotherapists. Professionals that meet our qualifying criteria will be eligible to receive 20% off of total purchase price and … Continue reading THE BOOST EFFECT: Change the way you Shampoo
Month: November 2017
5 photos that prove Harness racing horses have more exciting lives than me …
Lenny the Shark enjoying the beach in WA. He should be a poster boy for WA tourism because this photo makes the destination look like the place to be. Another beach another champion, this time it's Smoken Up on a beach abroad. A leisurely stroll on the New Zealand Coast. Another day in the life … Continue reading 5 photos that prove Harness racing horses have more exciting lives than me …
Trainers handbook: Taking the lead and going Pro.
The leap from amateur harness racing trainer to professional may seem daunting in an industry that has a reputation of being in a decline . If harness racing is to thrive it needs to start with you. Even if you're not ready to take the professional leap these 5 tips to succeed will still benefit … Continue reading Trainers handbook: Taking the lead and going Pro.
LAZARUS VS LENNY Interdominion 2017
Is the 2017 Interdominion shaping up to be a two horse race? Of course the race is full of promising chances, but lets take a moment to take a look at the top two contenders coming into the series. From the Allstars racing stables, Superstar Stallion Lazarus and the Aiken Trained Peoples champion Lennytheshark. Top … Continue reading LAZARUS VS LENNY Interdominion 2017
Looking into the eyes of 'evil': The Racing Industry
Being born into the 'evil' racing industry, has always left me with internal conflict and confusion when the spring carnival rolls around. Those of us who are animal lovers and involved in the horse racing industry, are confronted by a barrage of Facebook posts, news articles and inaccurate statistics that leaves one pondering. "Am I … Continue reading Looking into the eyes of 'evil': The Racing Industry
HARNESS RACING Restricted or Free for All?
Harness racing has long been a family dominated sport, where sons and daughters follow in their parents footsteps. This has been proven time and time over with well known family dynasties such as the Gath's, Justice's, Sugars' ,Hill's , Hall's, Tubbs' and many, many more . This fact, often makes it seem difficult to break … Continue reading HARNESS RACING Restricted or Free for All?