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Guy Lochhead, 11/02/12 New York hip hop trio of brothers Zev Love X and DJ Subroc, and Rodan (later replaced by Onyx the Birthstone Kid). Their old-school flavour was paired with humorous but hard-hitting, articulate wordplay and use of obscure samples. The group is perhaps best known now for launching the career of MF Doom (Zev Love X) and for the controversy surrounding its second album, Black Bastards, which was darker and more angry in tone (partly due to label tensions and partly because of the death of Subroc in a car accident) and featured cover artwork of a Sambo character being hanged above a Hangman clue reading Bl_ck B_st_rds. This upset Elektra Records (a major KMD had got onto with their first, more light-hearted record, Mr. Hood) who shelved the project. It was eventually put out by Sub Verse in 2001. DOOM has recently been suggesting that the surviving members of the group might reform for a new record and touring… I love DOOM and I love KMD. I actually think KMD are more apt for inclusion in this because they rejected gangster trappings (I know DOOM’s just a character but still…) which leaves room for wit and doesn’t undermine its politics. The youth and intelligence on display here is phenomenal. I will include both of their brilliant albums. IF ONLY HIP HOP LISTENED TO ITS GOOD BITS.
Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) protects large expanses of high elevation, mesic sagebrush-steppe grasslands that support many species of mammals and birds. These resources also connect similar habitats in a large portion of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Elk are a primary prey species for grizzly bears and wolves, two animals that are highly sought after for wildlife-viewing and ecotourism in the Jackson area. Elk also provide hunters with a sustainable food source and outdoor experience, as well as support local hunting outfitters, hotels, and other businesses during the fall. The Whiskey Mountain herd was once the largest wintering herd of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the US, but in the early ‘90s, a catastrophic pneumonia-related die-off occurred and reduced the population from approximately 2,000 individuals to ~630 individuals in 2005. Thanks to a generous gift by Mary and Charlie Rumsey of Meeteetse, WY we have established a fund which directly supports moose and the first investment from this fund supports beaver translocation and expansion across Wyoming. Through our signature program Wildlife Tourism For Tomorrow we were honored to support important sage-grouse fence inventory work through our good friends at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation. One group we are proud to stand behind is the Absaroka Fence Initiative (AFI). The WYldlife Fund acts as the fiscal sponsor of this collaborative and dynamic group who is performing incredible fence work in and around the Cody area. The very first project funded in part by WYldlife For Tomorrow, a cutting edge initiative developed by Board Member Taylor Phillips, an initiative underneath the umbrella of The WYldlife Fund! The WYldlife Fund provided our friends at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation with 16 trail cameras and associated supplies in early 2021! Specifically the JHWF will use our donation of trail cameras and supplies to improve and evaluate the work of their Wildlife Friendlier Fence and Give Wildlife a Brake programs. Utilizing trail cameras pre- and post- project implementation, they will monitor fence removals and modifications, wildlife crossings and structures, and levee ramp builds for their effectiveness of safely moving wildlife around the landscape. The WYldlife Fund is proud to stand beside our good friends and owner of Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures Taylor Phillips in the creation and launch of Wildlife Tourism For Tomorrow. Wildlife Tourism for Tomorrow is Taylor’s vision and inspires businesses and individuals who depend upon Wyoming’s Wildlife to help fund on-the ground projects that make a difference. Join us in this movement that puts 100% of revenue directly into projects you select and support our shared wildlife legacy today. We know that hunters and anglers traditionally fund the great majority of wildlife projects. Wildlife Tourism For Tomorrow seeks to tap into the wildlife watching and recreation economy across Wyoming in order to bring more resources to bear in order to fund critical wildlife habitat and research projects. Learn more here! The WYldlife Fund has been delighted to partner and support the Absaroka Fence Initiative. Working in cooperation with willing landowners and land managers, Absaroka Fence Initiative aims to ensure fences are functional for livestock management and wildlife movement across the landscape through on the ground projects, public workdays and outreach to the community. On December 5 2020, fifteen participants with the Absaroka Fence Initiative showed up to modify a one mile section of barbed wire fence, making it more wildlife friendly while still serving the purpose of containing cattle within their grazing lands. The WYldlife Fund was proud to both volunteer and help sponsor this first of many projects by AFI.
White Balsamic Vinegar Our crisp, zippy Suyo Cucumber White Balsamic is quintessential in dressings, marinades, shrubs, agua frescas, vinaigrettes and more. Use it to add an exciting zing to your next caprese salad or add a splash to your next shrimp cocktail. Olive Oil Mixing Suggestions: Ginger & Black Garlic No artificial flavors or additional ingredients Vegan & Dairy Free
Local Galway band Telebox have a sound to be reckoned with. Passionate as well as reinforced by the veil of optimism inspired by youth, they’re working towards the preservation of one of the few sacrosanct art forms left: rock ‘n’ roll. We were thrilled to spend an evening chatting with Telebox about their journey thus far, what playing together means to them, and what lays on the horizon for the band. Telebox is composed of four members; Joe Kelly on vocals and guitar, Stevie Healy on drums, Eoin Killeen on bass, and Conall Ó Floinn on guitar. They started playing together in April of 2022. Since then, they’ve been steadfast in spreading joy through their music. “Being able to connect with others and share this is what I love so much about being in a band,” notes Stevie. The vibrance they exude shouldn’t be confused with naivety - their grasp on the world is real, and their message is indisputable. From left to right// Conall Ó Floinn, Stevie Healy, Eoin Killeen, and Joe Kelly There’s clarity of thought found through their creative process. “It’s sometimes difficult to really say how you feel about something” says Conall, “but when you put a chord to it, it makes an awful lot more sense.” There’s also a discernible notion of comfort found in music; that’s something Telebox hones in on. Eoin says, “I just like making things that exude the feeling of, that’s nice.. I want people to listen to the things we play and think, that’s really great.” Music can be the solace in the universal, the language that unites. It can tear the inside of us apart, while simultaneously acting as the bandage on the open wound. While their songs find their genesis in truth and realism, the resolute feeling is the indiscernible experience of longing that encourages our efforts to connect with one another. Their most recent singles, Signs of Joy and Platonic Plague, veil that desire for connection in energetic and upbeat tunes. They hope to make music that reflects inward, but also encourages people to, as Joe puts it, “fuckin’ dance, move, this is a wonderful thing.” When they take to the stage, the cover of individualism is shed. This is a place where their collective talents unite each other, and the audience. To attain that, dialogue proves vital. “One of my lines was… I don't care if you hit someone, kiss someone, or spit on someone. I said something like that at the gig and all I saw were my mother’s eyes looking at me… but I just think it’s about letting loose,” says Joe. Even in these moments of fervent expression in the hunt for understanding, parental influence is indispensable. This is just the beginning for the band. With more upcoming gigs and an EP on the way, Telebox are claiming their spot on the stages of Galway and in the airwaves as well. “There is lots to come soon from us” says Stevie, “...we are so excited for people to finally get a chance to hear more of our music.” Their effort to connect has been fruitful, their sound is curiously addictive. What sustains this, is the true devotion they have for making music with each other and then sharing it with the world. To stay up to date on everything upcoming from Telebox, you can find their Instagram @_telebox_ Photos courtesy of Telebox Feature Photo by Leo SeoighthePublished on Updated on
Connect Hubs help you develop deeper connections and relationships in this community. They are intended for everyone! If you have been attending Mosaic for a long time or if you have recently started attending, this is a great space for you! There will usually be brief teaching focused on scripture that points us to Jesus followed by a conversation focused on life application. Connect Hubs occur on the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month on Thursday nights. The men and women meet at different homes in Winter Garden.
Spotlight on 24-Hour Towing Trucks Whenever you imagine of 24-hour towing trucks, what frequently comes to mind are the heroic vehicles that arrive at the assistance in moments of vehicular distress. These vehicles of the road are more than just huge machines crafted to transport stranded vehicles; they are a fascinating combination of cutting-edge technology, meticulous maintenance, and environmental considerations. In this article, we plunge into the world of 24-hour towing Richardson TX, exploring their unique characteristics, the technologies that drive them, their impact on the environment, and much more. Unique Features of 24-Hour Towing Trucks At initial look, 24-hour towing trucks could look to be merely a hook affixed to a sturdy chassis, but these trucks are constructed with a variety of attributes that make them vital in the world of vehicle recovery. One of the most notable features is their towing capacity. These trucks are engineered to handle a extensive range of vehicles, from compact cars to big SUVs and even commercial trucks, thanks to their robust winching and lifting systems. Furthermore, the flexibility of these towing trucks is enhanced by their changeable boom arms and winches, which allow for efficient loading and unloading of vehicles in different scenarios. This adaptability is vital when handling demanding recovery situations, for instance vehicles stuck in tight spaces or precarious positions. Maintenance and Care for 24-Hour Towing Trucks Behind the scenes, the effectivity and reliability of 24-hour towing trucks rest heavily on consistent maintenance and meticulous care. These trucks sustain heavy usage, frequently traveling long distances and operating under various weather circumstances. Routine inspections, oil changes, and component replacements are necessary to assure that these trucks are always set to respond to emergencies. 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However, the industry has been diligently working on lessening these impacts. Some towing companies are integrating greener practices by implementing more fuel-efficient trucks, investigating alternative fuels, and implementing eco-friendly driving techniques. Additionally, ongoing research is focused on developing hybrid or electric towing trucks that could substantially decrease emissions and dependency on fossil fuels in the future. In conclusion, 24-hour towing trucks are considerably more than just tools for moving vehicles. They embody a harmonious blend of innovation, precision engineering, and a commitment to service. From their unique features and the technologies that fuel them, to the daily lives of the operators and their effect on the environment, these trucks are a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of improvement.
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Researchers have disclosed four high-severity flaws in the Android version of TikTok that could have easily been exploited by a seemingly benign third-party Android app. If successful, an attacker could fully compromise the target’s TikTok account. Public disclosure of the vulnerabilities was Friday and all bugs have been patched in version 17.4.4 of the app. Oversecured researchers said they found the arbitrary code execution flaws and one arbitrary file theft vulnerability in TikTok. Disclosure of the flaws come just as the owner of social-media platform have reportedly chosen Oracle as an American tech partner that could help keep the app running in the U.S.,on the heels of U.S. president Donald Trump threatening to ban the app over spying concerns. If exploited, the arbitrary code execution flaws could allow attackers to access victims’ private messages and videos within the app. They could also gain control over the app’s permissions – giving them access to victims’ pictures and videos stored on the device, web browser downloads, audio and video record functions and contacts. “All these vulnerabilities could have been exploited by a hacker if a user had installed a malicious app onto their Android device,” according to researchers with Oversecured, who discovered the flaws, in a Friday post. “All the vulnerabilities have been removed. Users should update to the latest version on Google Play to enjoy the best experience.” TikTok Android Flaws Researchers scanned the app and found several vulnerabilities in the way that files are loaded into the app. All arbitrary code execution flaws were discovered in different Android components in the AndroidManifest.xml file, which is a manifest file for app projects that describes essential information about apps to the Android build tools, the Android operating system, and Google Play. The Android components in question are: DetailActivity, NotificationBroadcastReceiver, and the IndependentProcessDownloadService AIDL (Android Interface Definition Language) interface. The issue with these components is that they lack certain security checks, allowing a third-party app or anyone to load malicious arbitrary files into them. “The initial vulnerability is that all of them were ‘exposed’ (or unprotected by default Android permission model),” Sergey Toshin, founder of Oversecured, told Threatpost. “That allowed third-party apps to reach them.” In order to exploit the flaws, an attacker would first need to convince a target to download an app (such as a calculator app, for instance). Once downloaded, the app can create a library file in the TikTok’s private directory and automatically load it. “The vulnerability could have been exploited by an app that was only run once and then, say, deleted,” researchers explained. “The library would have been written to the app’s private directory and could have been loaded by the app even after the phone was rebooted or the app restarted. All vulnerabilities relating to arbitrary code execution would have lead to the app and its users becoming thoroughly compromised.” The three arbitrary code execution flaws were reported on Jan 27, 2020 and fixed between June and August, according to researchers. Researchers also found a flaw enabling arbitrary file theft in the activity com.ss.android.ugc.aweme.livewallpaper.ui.LiveWallPaperPreviewActivity. “This flaw required user interaction but led to access to arbitrary protected app files,” according to researchers. “An attacker could access private user in-app data such as history, private messages, or session token, leading to access to the user’s account.” This arbitrary file theft bug was reported on Feb. 16, 2020 to TikTok; versions 8.4.0 (September 12, 2018) to 15.2.10 (March 21, 2020) of the app are vulnerable. Ongoing TikTok Security Woes Over the past year TikTok has exploded in popularity, with over 500 million monthly active users globally – but has also drawn controversy around its privacy and security policies. The flaws have since been fixed. TikTok has also come under ongoing scrutiny for its privacy and security policies over the past few months. In June, a new privacy feature in Apple iOS 14 shed light on TikTok’s practice of reading iPhone users’ cut-and-paste data, even though the company said in March it would stop. In August, researchers found that TikTok has been collecting unique identifiers from millions of Android devices without their users’ knowledge using a tactic previously prohibited by Google because it violated people’s privacy. Earlier this year, in January, researchers found a vulnerability in TikTok’s platform that could allow attackers to remotely take control over parts of victims’ TikTok account, such as uploading or deleting videos and changing settings on videos to make “hidden” videos public. On Wed Sept. 16 @ 2 PM ET: Learn the secrets to running a successful Bug Bounty Program. Register today for this FREE Threatpost webinar “Five Essentials for Running a Successful Bug Bounty Program“. Hear from top Bug Bounty Program experts how to juggle public versus private programs and how to navigate the tricky terrain of managing Bug Hunters, disclosure policies and budgets. Join us Wednesday Sept. 16, 2-3 PM ET for this LIVE webinar.
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Receiving first place in the interior design category at the 2021 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards is “Living in a Coderch”. This stunning residential restoration project performed by Estudio Vilablanch brought new life to a home first crafted by master architect, José Antonio Coderch. Built in 1973, the original dwelling designed by Coderch was constructed on a plot of land in suburban Barcelona, Spain, as part of a 6-block multi-family community. Once completed, this new development offered the surrounding neighborhood a striking set of architectural and landscape design features including large planters flowing with lush greenery, facades covered by ceramic tiles arranged in a vertical pattern and floor-to-ceiling windows cleverly placed in the corners of each residential unit. For their project, Estudio Vilablanch was commissioned to renovate one of the residences in the community, by the new homeowners. The client’s wish was to transform the interior into a contemporary home for a family with children, under a very clear premise: to recover the essence of the Coderch project. In order to preserve the home’s authentic style, the design team sought after the original plans at the city’s historical archives. The final design proposal was then organized after careful study and understanding of the primary plans of the entire community: According to the first set of blueprints, each building in the development contained two identical houses, separated by a covered breezeway, with each unit divided into three distinct sections: an open communal living space, a secluded section for bed and bathrooms and an area for daily domestic activities. The reform suggested the same layout as the initial floor plan. The main living space was conceived as an open concept family room enhanced by the home’s terraces and expansive windows. Spatial connection was established with the remaining interior segments with the help of sliding wood doors. This practical design decision was made to keep the various rooms fully connected while providing privacy when needed. With the internal architectural plan in place, a clean and modern foundation was formed for the Estudio Vilablanch team to begin arranging the interior aesthetics. Most of the original carpentry work surrounding the windows, doorways hallways and cabinetry was restored and a calm neutral color palette was selected to play with the abundant natural light, both, in turn, created a warm and welcoming environment throughout the home. The homeowners then made a special request to invite pops of color into the design. With careful consideration to detail, the Estudio Vilablanch team selected ceramic tiles to bring in a touch of vibrancy. Rectangular pieces whose format reflected the pressed ceramics adorning the exterior facade were deliberately chosen. Estudio Vilablanch opted for four magnifying shades to enhance the home: deep green for the kitchen, a muted mint for the primary suite and rich yellow and blue hues to decorate the children’s quarters. This advanced level of attention to design and details is what earned Estudio Vilablanch and “Living in a Coderch” a prestigious Tile of Spain Award. The jury praised the project for its rigorous exercise in interior design, in keeping with the spirit of José Antonio Coderch’s architecture, while highlighting the concept of permanence as a common denominator. They also emphasized the skillful choice of materials and meticulous care with which the design project was put into practice.
Amanda Courtois grew up in Weiser, Idaho, a town of around 5,000 people, and studies ecological biology at Eastern Oregon University. Scotty Johnson grew up in Portland, Ore., and studies community development with a minor in conflict resolution at Portland State University. But in 2018, they spent 10 days trying to get to know each other’s worlds. “The urban and rural divide does exist,” Courtois tells TIME. “You think of somebody living in a city as, you know, someone other.” Courtois and Johnson participated in the Urban-Rural Ambassadors Institute, which connects students from Portland State University and Eastern Oregon University in an effort to bridge the urban-rural divide. The program launched in 2018 and is now in its third year. Roughly 20 students participate every summer, spending five days in Portland and five days in more rural La Grande, Ore., as they learn about and reflect upon the major issues facing both communities. The program exposes students to new environments: Courtois learned about gentrification; Johnson learned about efforts to revive the state’s salmon population. But Johnson says that “at the end of the day, people’s everyday life was pretty much the same. Worrying about paying rent. Making sure you got food on the table and clean clothes to wear.” “Every good person in the world wants to leave behind a better world than they found,” Courtois adds. “And you just have to figure out how you are meant to do that, whether you’re in an urban setting or a rural setting.” - Exclusive: Google Workers Revolt Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel - Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation - Stop Looking for Your Forever Home - The Sympathizer Counters 50 Years of Hollywood Vietnam War Narratives - The Bliss of Seeing the Eclipse From Cleveland - Hormonal Birth Control Doesn’t Deserve Its Bad Reputation - The Best TV Shows to Watch on Peacock - Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is known as the economic and cultural hub. It is one of Europe’s major industrial and financial capitals. Besides, it is one of the most delightful and fascinating places in Switzerland for tourists. This city has innumerable attractions, including an old town that is well-preserved and retains the Renaissance and medieval buildings, dozens of museums, and a lot of art in and out of museums that can keep every art lover happy for a week. Surely, there are more than 5 brilliant tourist attractions in Zurich, but this list includes the must-visits’ highlights and must-visits. All these places narrate the exciting history of Switzerland, you can enjoy the open beautiful parks, the breathtaking views and so much more. Day trips from Zurich can give you a lot more places to explore and is an amazing way to capture a lot in a short while. 1. The Lake Zurich This is the favorite playground for tourists and is the main focal point for Zurich. The entire Lake Zurich is lined with parks and promenades. The locals jog here, catch the sun, picnics and take a swim in the lake. But the best way to enjoy the lake is by taking the cruises from where you can catch the beautiful view of the Glarus Alps. Keep an eye out for the Burkliplatz steamer landing. The Limmat flows at this point from the lake. Burkliplatz and Bellevueplats are connected by the Quaibrucke that crosses the river. 2. The Old Town Between the financial powerhouse city of Zurich is this neighborhood with narrow streets rising on the river’s sides and filled with historic charm. The Old Town has retained its medieval structures. You can head up the Munstergasse, and you will reach the Napfgasse – the headquarters of money-changers during the 14th and 15th centuries. You can visit the Haus Zum Napt that has furnished rooms with fine interiors in Renaissance style. 3. Swiss National Museum It looks like a castle, and this neo-gothic museum is an excellent attraction for tourists. It stores the rich history and cultural artifacts of the country. These count up to around 820,000 of them. The collection covers works of silversmith, gold, industrial antiques, textiles, costumes, metalwork, clock and watches, jewelry, sleighs, and crafts. The museum also holds medieval paintings that are particularly interesting, just like their collection of old stained glass. 4. The Rhine falls The biggest waterfall in Europe and one of the main focuses in Zurich, Rhine falls is a must-visit. The Rhine falls is situated 47km north of Zurich on the High RhIne. It is located somewhere between the villages Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen and Neuhausen am Rheinfall. A well-known town is also located around the area named Schaffhausen. Rhine Falls can be viewed from three viewing platforms. The names of these platforms are Kanzeli, Belvedere, and Fischnets. This is Zurich’s “Main Street” and is the busiest pedestrianized Bahnhofstrasse. This stretched from the train station to the head of the lake at Burkliplatz. This is one of the most attractive shopping streets, which spreads at a length of 1,200 meters. It is enlivened by public art, trees, fountains, and unique architecture. Most of the shops in this line are filled with fashions, furs, jewelry, and high-end products. The buildings and their windows and structure alone make the place very popular among the visitors and locals. It is a great place to even simply stroll and enjoy the environment. Just words are never enough to describe the beauty of Switzerland and its cities. Mountains and foothills cover most parts of the country. Anywhere that your eyes can go, the views never fall short to impress. As mentioned earlier, every place here is worth a visit. The most dynamic places in Europe of all time are located in Zurich. From the medieval valleys to soaring heights of the Alps and the popular Jungfrau region, Zurich has it all. So, if you are ready to spare a few days or even more, the time can always feel short with so many places to go to. This includes just the highlights that we think you shouldn’t miss and will be worth your experience.
HOW IT WORKS Are you preparing a will, or sensitive documents that you would like to share with people? Want to avoid unnecessary awkwardness or sensitive disagreements that may result because of this. What if there was a way for you to make sure your loved ones can get the documents you prepared for them, after your passing? One Less Worry TIME SECURED will save you those sleepless nights wondering if they have the most up to date documents, or if they lose or forget any hardcopies you had given them. It will also save you from sharing sensitive wishes or instructions before really having to do so. The TIME SECURED App is the first app dedicated to this type of service. Just set up an account to upload your information and document into “vaults”. These vaults will be accessible to you and to people you select, at a time of your choosing. You set when and how they have access. In case you are not around, they will be able to request access to your “vault” and upon confirmation will get all the documents you had intended for them. Ensuring Easy Access All the beneficiary has to do is submit a request for access and validate, through a set process. An alert will be sent to you to confirm if this is ok with a wait period determined by you. You can choose to reject the request or simply do nothing to allowing access as intended – no hassle, no problems. The TIME SECURED App makes everything from creating the document vaults, to adding beneficiaries and setting the access timelines a simple process. The easy to use App is your tool to make sure your loved ones get the information you want them to have, when you want them to. What is a Power of Attorney? There is a lot of confusion on the need for Power of Attorney and equally important on the revocation of it. Generally, a need for establishing a Power of Attorney (PoA) is most necessary in case something were to happen to you. For example, if you have had an accident or illness that impacts your ability to make financial or healthcare decisions for yourself, you will need someone to make those decisions for you. You should consider having a power of attorney, regardless of age or financial situation. You will always need that level of decision-making if you are not able to make it yourself, even if you don’t have a lot of assets. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone you trust the right to make financial or health care decisions for you. This trusted person does not have to be a lawyer to be your attorney, it can be a family member, friend or a trusted professional of your choice. Without an attorney for property, your family, including your spouse, cannot automatically step in to make financial decisions for you. They might have to go to court to become your court-appointed guardian. As a worst-case scenario, the government may have to make decisions for you, but only as a last resort. There are two types of powers of attorney: Personal care An attorney for personal care can make decisions about your: health care housing other aspects of your personal life such as meals and clothing If you do not have an attorney for personal care, your family can make some decisions, but not all. Property An attorney for property can make decisions about your financial affairs including: paying your bills collecting money owed to you maintaining or selling your house managing your investments You should choose a person you trust to act as your attorney, such as a family member, spouse, or long-time friend. Some people choose a lawyer or trust company. Talk to the person or company before appointing them to make sure that they will take on this responsibility. Make sure they understand how you want your financial affairs or personal care handled. You should never feel pressured to make someone your attorney. Speak to a lawyer about your options if you do not have anyone you are comfortable appointing. You can make a power of attorney document yourself for free or have a lawyer do it. The Time Secured app provides a few editable templates that you can fill out and scan for safe keeping, including revocation of Power of Attorney if needed. Why make a Living Will? So what exactly is a living will? Unlike a final will where you state who you want to inherit your property after you pass away, in a living will, you outline your preferences about future healthcare treatments, in case you’re ever unable to express your wishes to doctors and loved ones. For example, if you end up in a coma, unconscious or unable to verbally articulate your thoughts. A living will also be referred to as “medical directives,” “health care proxies,” or “advance health care directives.” Some jurisdictions have a standardized form, while other places allow you to draft your own document so long as you have it witnessed and signed. Once you make a living will, at a time when you are able to mentally and physically do so, the person making a decision on your behalf, if something were to happen to you, will be bound to comply with any wishes you expressed while you were still capable. It is a binding document. These documents have become popular as more and more people realize the importance of making critical decisions about their medical and end-of-life care ahead of time. Many legal battles have taken place which negatively affect family members where they try to keep a specific member alive using medical treatments, while others prefer to end the person’s life if no recourse is expected in improving their health to minimize suffering. Having a living will help prevent much of this by allowing each person to document their own wishes and preferences, giving more certainty, for other family members or loved ones to follow whether they agree with it or not. Some of the specific benefits of a living will include: Authorize treatments. There are many procedures that require authorization from the patient. You can make these authorizations in advance in case you are incapacitated. You can ensure that you will get the treatment you need and want. Refusing specific treatments: As the inverse of the previous point, there are a number of reasons why people may not want certain medical treatments. It could be a “do not resuscitate” order, or you may not want a feeding tube. Some treatments may be against your moral or religious beliefs. A living will give you control over the treatments that you will accept and those you will not. Know your outcomes: You never know when an illness or disease might strike or you may be in an accident that puts you into a situation where you cannot make your health care decisions. Having a living will in place ensures you that incapacitation will not make outcomes a guessing game. You know what to expect because you have specified it. Eliminate financial problems for your family: Medical treatments, especially long term care, can become very expensive. You can make decisions in advance that will eliminate or minimize the cost of care for you. Make the decisions easy for your family: Similar to the previous point, since you have specified what you want, it will be easier for your family to accede to your wishes. You have limited their options so decisions won’t be as difficult as they might have been. Prevent arguments among family members: Your family cares about you, but different family members may have different opinions about the best treatment for you. By creating a living will, you can eliminate any disagreements. Ensure doctors follow your wishes: With an advance directive, your doctors will do what you wanted them to do. They won’t do what they simply feel is best for you. You are in control and not your doctor. The Time Secured app makes creating a living will easy, there are editable templates that can be used and downloaded for signature. These can then be sent to your family members for safekeeping or through the passing vault (if you don’t want them to see it until there is a need to). Your personal digital vault, and your best shot at making your cherished documents a legacy. Time Secured first started as a solution to a problem we as developers faced. We lost loved ones, family members, and best friends that left us lost and overwhelmed, and wishing we had something to remind us of them. This included important documents, old pictures, writings, and sensitive secrets - Small but important things that belonged to them and that if we had access to, would make their memory live forever, enabling us to have material tokens of cherished moments available every time we miss our dear ones a little more than usual. As the forward-thinking developers we are, we went straight to the drawing board with one simple concept in mind: Create a secure, cloud-based vault for people to store every file, document, and image in to make their memory last forever. And that’s exactly what we created: a platform that you have complete control over, that can keep your documents of choice and your will safe and sound decades after your passing, and that your loved ones get the memories and the closure they deserve. Complete accessibility on all mobile platforms. When developing Time Secured, we also wanted to make sure that whatever you leave behind, truly looks and feels like you, and can be accessed by any of your loved ones no matter their age, their technical knowledge, or the device they’re using. This is why Time Secured is completely customizable, with different themes, color palettes, and separable into multiple vaults. Time Secured is also available on the Apple store and Google play, and only takes a few minutes to set up and start storing. Because time, as life constantly teaches us, is of the essence. Time Secured started when there was a noticeable gap for tools that allow a person to share their final will, or other important documents, after they pass. For a number of reasons people may not want to share some sensitive information with their loved ones while they are alive, but they want to make sure they have this information once they pass. Time Secured was created to solve this problem, helping both the person who is creating the documents and those who receive it, with an easy process. A passing vault is the main reason for the app. It allows you to share the vault and its contents in a way that makes sure your beneficiary or beneficiaries can get the files in the vault you created, even after you pass away. If you pass away, the chosen beneficiary can request access to the information through a link in the email they receive; which will be sent to them after you add them to the vault. When the request is made, the user who created the vault will get an alert. The user can reject access to the file request within a defined number of days, if they are still alive or don’t want to share the documents just yet. The number of days duration is chosen by the user when the vault is created by them. But if there is no rejection, the beneficiary will be sent all the files in the vault through the selected beneficiary email. The trigger vault is an added feature to the Time Secured app. It allows the user to create a vault and set a date and time to share the vault with the selected beneficiary. There is no email request required, when the time for the vault arrives, the documents will be automatically shared with the beneficiary by email. It is a great way to share information if you know the exact time you want to do so. Once you set the time trigger, just forget about it and Time Secured will make sure the documents are sent on time to the chosen beneficiaries. This can be useful if you want to share documents to children once they reach a certain age or after a certain event. It can also be useful for sharing signed documents and agreements at a specific time for example. An email will be sent to them with instructions on how to access the vault if it is a “Passing” vault. They They will request access and if the creator of the vault does not reject their request, they will be able to access the vault and download the documents. For a “Trigger” vault they will be sent the documents at the specified time automatically. Depending on the subscription level; for “Standard Subscription” users can upload up to 10MB worth of documents and files such as word, text, excel, and PDF files. For “Premium Subscription” users, they may upload up to 100MB worth of files permitted in the Standard Subscription, plus a number of multimedia files such as pictures, audio and video. We might expand this if there is a need to do so in the future. You will be able to upload a scan copy of your final will, much alike any other file. Please note that uploading a final will to Time Secured may not be enough for a court to determine that the will is valid. In many places they still require to see the original document of the final will, and having an email or scan may not be enough. Please check with your local area to see what the requirements are, including whether a will needs to be notarized or not. You may still upload copies of your final will to Time Secured where it will be kept safe, along with confidential instructions of where your original final will document is located. For example you may provide the safe access number if your will is located in a particular safe box, the login information if it is nationally registered, or a instructions on the location if it is in the house. They will be kept so long as the subscription fees are made. If the subscription payment is not made, a warning will be sent to the user by email to make payment within a month. If a payment is not made, the account, vaults and documents will be deleted. If the user cancels the account at any time by choice, the account and its contents will be deleted within a two-week period. Time Secured will delete all the relevant files from the database. Time Secured will not keep any future copies of deleted vaults and the files contained within them. All new users will receive a free 1 month trial period, following which they will have the option of a either a monthly subscription of $1 USD or a yearly flat fee of $10 USD for a “Standard Subscription” which allows document uploads up to 10 MB. For multimedia uploads, such as audio, pictures and video, in addition to documents with our “Premium Subscription” the monthly rate is $3 USD and a yearly flat fee of $30 USD. A maximum file size of 100 MB is permitted under this subscription. We are looking to adding existing additional features in the future such as increased file size uploads and creating a more streamlined process and interface. This is an app for you, so any comments or feedback you may have would be welcome. If you would like any additional features, we would be happy to look into it and respond back on where we end up. GET IN TOUCH If you have a question or need support, we are here for you. We are ready to answer your questions and look forward to recieving any feedback you may have. We treat your concerns and comments as a priority.
Male’, Maldives – Former President and Leader of Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has said that some topics and ideologies should not be spoken about even for political purposes. In a tweet he posted yesterday, the Former President stated that no one should talk about things which supports seceding and that speaking in a manner which implicates the unitary of the country would damage the sovereignty of the country. He also added that no one should talk in a manner which supports the country to be divided even for political motives. Former President Maumoon did not refer to what he was specifically pointing to nor the person at which he has aimed the tweet towards. But his remarks have come after the Former President and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed spoke about the United Suvadive Republic which was formed after the southern atolls separated from the central government and formed their own government in 1959. In a speech Speaker Nasheed gave during a ceremony held to celebrate the 52nd Republic Day of Maldives, he told that so far the only true form of a democratic and decentralized government was seen during the government formed after the southern atolls seceded and formed the United Suvadive Republic. In this ceremony Speaker Nasheed told that a democratic system originates from the people and for the people and the first time this was done in Maldives was in 1959 by Suvadive Republic. He also added that even though the seceding took place during a dark and difficult time of our history, the separatist government had worked to decentralize the government administration and worked hard to bring solutions to the issues faced by the people. Speaker Nasheed also came under criticism in 2018 after an audio of him talking about a mutiny in the most southern part of Maldives, Addu City was leaked. An audio clip that bears the voice of former president Mohamed Nasheed along with a few unspecified local individuals that discusses possibility or an attempt to form a separate state at Addu atoll was leaked on social media platforms in early 2018.
Tottenham's 2-1 comeback win over Swansea on Sunday kept the pressure on Leicester, who beat Norwich 1-0 on Saturday, but Ranieri believes Mauricio Pochettino's men are frontrunners. Manager Claudio Ranieri has said the run of four matches, starting with West Brom and ending with Crystal Palace on March 19, would tell him much about the title chances of his side. "But we are enjoying the ride, I speak for everyone when I say we are playing full of confidence as you have seen but 10 games to go is a long way". The Foxes initially appeared to be struggling to break down their opposition, as was also the case last time out against Norwich City, but they did create another chance to level things up in the 27th minute when Jamie Vardy glanced a header from Mahrez's cross straight into the arms of Ben Foster. Moving three points clear of the world's richest league was nothing to celebrate for Leicester's despondent players, who wasted a slew of late chances to open a provisional five-point gap over Spurs. "We want to continue to fight match-after-match, step-by-step, and now our mind is on Newcastle which is another tough match at home". "I am happy, not that we didn't get the three points - you can't always get the three points - (but) our performance was fantastic". Kante has missed just three games all season, including both of Leicester's cup defeats, and the club are winless when he has not been involved. Boat Engine Explosion Injures Around 60 In Bangkok The incident threw several passengers from the crowded boat into the canal which also serves as a major waterway. While majority were released later, 14 of them are still receiving treatment, emergency officials said. "It's not important. We do our best, play well, and if someone is over us, we say well done". The first half at Vicarage Road was tense, with neither team willing to commit too many numbers forward. Leicester fell behind to a goal by Salomon Rondon in the 11th minute, but roared back when central midfielders Danny Drinkwater and Andy King scored in the 31st and 45th minutes, respectively. It was Costa's eighth goal in his last 10 league games for Chelsea, who had to fight off a late rally by Norwich after the hosts pulled a goal back through winger Nathan Redmond on 68 minutes. "Last time I managed a national team it didn't go so well". He recognises that the game might never deliver this opportunity again, that providence has stuck a pin in the football map and come up with Leicester as the season's romantic lead. "They have got some great players, some firepower up top, but we will be confident as ever". Leicester felt the pinch of real life on Saturday when they laboured against a team they were expected to mulch. "I have only seen it from a distance so we will wait until the specialist makes an assessment and then we will let people know".
Public presentation of Local and Regional Time Agenda’s volumes 3 and 4, exploring the relation between time policies and democracy, as well as time policies and the night. They compile time policies grouped into different topics, from civic participation or e-democracy to granting inclusive leisure nightlife and night governance. This seminar aims to be a meeting space to approach working time reduction policies, as well as to reflect on the proposals that should be included in the future Time Use Law, to promote a more balanced organization of time. It will do so through the analysis of data, evidence, and impact behind specific time policies, from which the challenges and complexities in applying them to labour law, in terms of equality, education, mobility, and co-responsibility will be debated. Strictly necessary cookies Strictly necessary cookies must always be enabled so that we can save your cookie setting preferences. If you disable this cookie we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that each time you visit this website you will have to enable or disable cookies again. Cookies de terceros Esta web utiliza Google Analytics para recopilar información anónima tal como el número de visitantes del sitio, o las páginas más populares. Dejar esta cookie activa nos permite mejorar nuestra web. ¡Por favor, activa primero las cookies estrictamente necesarias para que podamos guardar tus preferencias!
Investors are buying up a record number of homes According to data release by CoreLogic, big private-equity firms, real-estate speculators and others that buy properties comprised more than 11% of U.S. home purchasers in 2018. What does this mean? It means that with investor purchases of U.S. homes at an all-time high, rising home prices have done little to dampen demand for flipping homes or turning them into single-family rentals. The investor purchases are near twice the levels before the 2008 housing crash. While this can pose a challenge for millennials and other first-time buyers who are increasingly looking to buy starter homes but are forced to compete with deep-pocketed cash buyers, it also means demand is still high, and real estate remains healthy. “Big commercial property owners like Blackstone Group LP and Starwood Capital Group began buying thousands of homes out of foreclosure during the housing bust,” says realtor.com’s Laura Kusisto. “Many economists credit investors with helping to stabilize the housing market in 2011 and 2012 by buying with cash when prices were low and mortgage credit froze.” But, she adds, analysts expected those purchases to slow as the market rebounded and properties could no longer be had for bargains. The reverse happened, and demand for properties has intensified. “While these purchases dipped slightly when the market started to recover in 2015 and 2016, they have rebounded to surpass the previous peak of six years ago,” says Kusisto. She explains how investors are an especially powerful force at the bottom of the market, where all-cash deals often dwell. CoreLogic discovered that investors purchased one in five homes in the bottom third price range in 2018, up 5 percentage points from the 20-year average of less than 15% — homes that first-time home buyers would logically be buying. This isn’t happening everywhere, however. “The biggest markets for investor purchases in 2018 were Detroit, followed by Philadelphia and Memphis, Tenn., where home prices are still low enough for investors to profit by renting them out,” says Kusisto. Source: Realtor, CoreLogic, TBWS Rates Currently Trending: Neutral Mortgage rates are trending sideways so far today. Last week the MBS market improved by +2bps. This caused rates to move sideways on relatively low volatility.
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An edge to separate you from the rest Trade without margin requirements and unlimited leverage on our Standard account. Designed specifically for traders seeking the advantages of high leverage and increased trading capacity. These two enhancements can liberate you from the constraints of other brokers. Giving you the freedom to utilize all your funds to trade practically any lot size you like. Trade without margin With a typical margin trading account, you're required to deposit a certain amount of funds, to be used as margin or collateral to open and maintain deals. However, trading without margin on our Standard account has no such requirements. We do not withhold any of your funds as collateral when you open deals. Without any of your funds being withheld as collateral, you can mobilize all of your funds and increase your capacity to open more deals. Break free from capital and leverage restrictions with an account type to match your ambitions. With unlimited leverage, the maximum size of your trades is directly linked to the value of each pip and the equity in your trading account. For example, if you have $500 as equity in your account, the maximum lot size you can open would be the equivalent of $500 per pip. However, this involves significant risk, as a one pip adverse price movement could also result in a loss of your entire account. Benefits of margin-free trading Maximize your capital No margin will be withheld as collateral against your open deals. Allowing you to utilize all of your funds for trading. Maximize buying power Margin-free trading allows you to trade larger lot sizes. The leverage you can use is practically unlimited. With unlimited leverage and the freedom to utilize all your funds for trading, you can significantly amplify your profit potential. How does margin-free trading with unlimited leverage work? By introducing an innovative leverage model on our Standard account, we have bypassed the limitations imposed by typical leverage and margin restrictions. The maximum lot size you can now trade is directly linked to the account's equity. Allowing you to leverage up to lot sizes with an equivalent pip value not exceeding the available equity in your account. This aligns your maximum practical leverage with your capacity to absorb adverse price movements. For example, imagine you have a $500 balance in your trading account with no open deals. The account equity will also be $500, which can all be used to open deals. The maximum lot size that can be opened would be 50 lots, as this lot size has the equivalent pip value of $500 per pip. If the price moves in the direction of your trade by one pip, the account's equity would then double to $1,000. Allowing you to open up to 50 more lots at the new equivalent pip value of $1000 per pip. 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Medical devices should be designed to provide the best possible user experience, while reducing the risk of errors that can result in harm, injury, or compromised medical care. To do this, 21 CFR 820:30 states that “…when designing a device, the manufacturer should conduct appropriate human factors studies, analyses, and tests from the early stages of the design process until that point in development at which the interfaces with the medical professional and the patient are fixed…” However, in an interview with MD+DI, Gia Rozells, director of user experience design at Becton, Dickinson, and Co. (BD) said “many medical devices in use today were developed prior to these human factors guidelines and other regulations. Some of those devices may still exhibit human factors deficiencies that would be eliminated in products designed using current standards and requirements. Advances in medical technology, improvements in human factors engineering guidance, and more stringent requirements all serve to reduce the potential for use errors.” Rozells will be speaking in the MD&M West 2020 session, “10 Ways to Design Error-Resistant Medical Devices,” on Wednesday, February 12, from 2:05 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 210A/B. Additionally, Rozells said, “Although some devices may have human factors deficiencies, the consequences of use errors can be benign. Other devices may be well designed to eliminate most errors, but the potential harm could be more significant,” she continued, “It’s important to realize that often multiple factors contribute to use errors.” To reduce or eliminate use errors, Rozells explained “designers at BD employ processes that effectively consider the type of users, their workflow, the environment in which the product is used, and other potential influences. The design of devices used in complex systems with many interrelated factors should be most carefully designed for effectiveness and safety.” Rozells added that “using proven design principles is one way to reduce errors and increase safety. These principles for medical device design are available from various sources. We’ve gathered 10 into a set of heuristics that will help attendees create good designs and spot designs that can cause use errors.” She explained that some of the heuristics are fairly simple, but powerful. “For example, be sure it is obvious what state the device is in. Is it on or off? No matter what the device is doing, there should be a clear indicator to the user.” Other heuristics are not as obvious to designers, she said, such as Recall vs. Recognition. “The design should not rely on the memory of a busy user; instead, give users prompts and choices with the information they need when they need it.” The session will also include interactive examples to allow participants to hone their skills at recognizing error-prone areas of their designs. When asked what she would like attendees to take away from the session, Rozells said, “I hope they leave understanding that having a strong human factors/user experience process as part of product development will reduce use errors and improve the usability of devices.” In this session, Rozells will be joined with Tim Goldsmith, a staff human factors engineer and user experience designer at Illumina; and Tressa Daniels, global director of human factors, Teleflex. The MD&M West 2020 session, “10 Ways to Design Error-Resistant Medical Devices,” will be held on Wednesday, February 12, from 2:05 to 3:00 p.m. in Room 210A/B. Original Article: (https://www.mddionline.com/10-ways-design-error-resistant-medical-devices)
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Indigenous Education Speakers' Series: Dr. Noah Romero Decolonial Underground Pedagogy: Decolonizing Education through Subcultural Learning Thursday, March 23, 2023 This talk introduces decolonial underground pedagogy, a framework that shows how minority-led subcultures can foster critical consciousness and decolonial action through informal learning, community engagement, and nonhierarchical relationships. Dr. Noah Romero is a decolonial theorist and critical Indigenous studies scholar-educator.
Kenneth Copeland Devotional 14 October 2022 | From Faith to Faith—Daily Devotional By Kenneth Copeland Read Kenneth Copeland Devotional 14 October 2022 TOPIC: That Glorious Name SCRIPTURE: And I will do [I Myself will grant] whatever you may ask in My name [as presenting all that I AM,] so that the Father may be glorified and extolled in (through) the Son. John 14:13, The Amplified Bible Kenneth Copeland Devotional 14 October 2022 Message In Jesus’ Name. It’s more than a phrase we tack onto the end of our prayers. All that God is and does is represented in the Name of Jesus. The Amplified Bible says when you ask in His Name, you present your requests to the Father on the basis of all that Jesus is. So you can boldly expect to have those requests granted—not because you’re worthy, but because He is! What’s more, the Name of Jesus carries authority over all other names. In Philippians 2:5-11, the Apostle Paul tells us, “God also hath highly exalted him [Jesus], and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.” In spite of all the Word of God has to say about the power of the Name of Jesus, most believers don’t seem to put much stock in it. They’ll pray in the Name of Jesus, then turn right around and say, “I sure hope God answers that prayer.” They don’t realize that if they only had the faith to believe it, Jesus’ Name alone carries enough clout to guarantee their prayers will be answered. They even let religious slang rob them of the power of using that Name. I’ve heard many a well-meaning believer end his prayer with the phrase, “For Jesus’ sake.” But Jesus didn’t say to pray for His sake. He said to pray in His Name. I used to make that mistake myself. One night I was praying because I was suffering from a stomachache. “Oh, for Jesus’ sake,” I prayed, “heal my stomach.” After I’d said that a few times, the Lord spoke up on the inside of me. Wait a minute, He said, whose stomach is hurting here, Mine or yours? “Mine!” I answered. Then He very plainly said, In that case, pray for your stomach’s sake, in My Name! Jesus’ Name. Dig in to the Word and find out just how much power and authority it really carries. Then use that power every time you pray. Stop hoping God will answer and start expecting Him to cause every circumstance in your life to bow its knee in honor of that glorious Name! © 1991 Eagle Mountain International Church, Inc. aka: Kenneth Copeland Publications All rights reserved.
Weekend Comedy at TCB ★ Staff recommendation Every week, head to Tokyo Comedy Bar and forget your troubles, or kickstart an amazing weekend, with the best comedians in Tokyo. Around four top comedians and an amazing MC will provide you with an unforgettable night of hilarity. Come down and see for yourself what’s making the good people of Tokyo laugh! There are many events over the weekend and in the week, so make sure to check what else TCB has in store. Tickets vary in price depending on the day, but expect to pay between and ¥ 2,000 . You can ¥ 3,000 buy tickets here. Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event. 7:30pm – 10:00pm Adults: Advance sales: ¥2,000 207 m from Shibuya Station Fukutoshin Line (C16) Ginza Line (G1) Hanzomon Line (Z1) Yamanote Line (JY20) Keio Inokashira Line (IN1) Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line (DT1) Tōkyū Tōyoko Line (TY1) 0.6 km from Shinsen Station Keio Inokashira Line (IN2) Tokyo's Best Events and Cultural Activities in Your Inbox Every Week If you’ve ever wanted to cruise around Tokyo on a traditional party boat, this is your chance. A private yakatabune boat will pick you up for a 2.5-hour sailing and dining experience, taking you all around Tokyo Bay and the local waterways. Sample the very best natural wines from around this world at this year's Mondo Natural Wine Festival. 1:00pm – 6:00pm ¥4,800 (advance sales)¥6,000 (on the door) We do our best to make sure event info is correct. However, all event details are subject to change.
Today, LinkedIn is by far the most used professional business networking tool in the world. More than 500 million people use it regularly to find new opportunities, network with other professionals, and advance their career prospects. If you are serious about your career, then you absolutely need to have a polished, effective LinkedIn profile, as well as know how to best make use of the service. In many ways, LinkedIn maps the traditional real-world job search into the digital arena. Before any other step, most companies will look up your LinkedIn profile to see what you have to offer. Even I always look at a prospective client’s LinkedIn profile before picking up the phone to talk! Your resume is the foundational document used to create your LinkedIn profile, but LinkedIn offers additional capabilities such as posting recommendations from your colleagues or adding a list of speaking engagements you have done. You also have an opportunity to talk about yourself in a professional, but more relaxed, style compared to the formality of a resume. I have had many clients be “found” by a recruiter or a hiring manager. I have also had many clients apply directly to a job through LinkedIn and get hired. It works both ways. When working with someone to create an excellent LinkedIn profile, I cannot build it myself as it is against the terms and conditions of the service for you to give me your password. But I can give you written guidance on how to adapt your resume into your LinkedIn profile! I want you to be self-sufficient in the use of this powerful platform. LinkedIn is the place to “see and be seen,” and although it can offer incredible functionality, it is not always intuitive. Continually changing features and layout can make LinkedIn seem very complicated until you fundamentally understand how it works. I receive ongoing training about LinkedIn to stay current with the numerous changes. That is one of the reasons why Linkedin coaching is such a great idea. Once you know how to use the service effectively, you will be better-positioned move forward in your career. LinkedIn Coaching can include topics like: - Why is LinkedIn important? - How do you create or edit an existing profile that will get you noticed? - How do you keep your privacy but still be active on LinkedIn? - How do you effectively give and receive recommendations? - How do you state your specific skills and knowledge? - How do you apply for jobs posted on LinkedIn? - How to build and tap into your professional network? - How to use it as you represent your current employer? I use my own LinkedIn profile as a teaching tool, through in-office appointments or screen share phone calls. It is always easier to show than to tell! If you are looking for help putting together your LinkedIn profile, or want some guidance on how to effectively use the service, I invite you to schedule a free consultation call with me today for more information!
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At Towcester Racecourse 11 – 12 June 2022 Towcester Rock Choir, back in 2022 “For those about to rock!” We are delighted to welcome back to Towcester Food Festival in 2022 the wonderful, vocal harmonies of Towcester Rock Choir. They will be performing on Sunday at 1pm. If you’d like to explore the joys of singing and make new friends, you can find out more information about the choir at rockchoir.com. A feast of flavour awaits with producers of real food and drink from Northamptonshire and beyond, tempting you with their delicious creations. Tasty treats and samples for you to explore As well as lots of tasty samples, there will be a street food market, with food from around the world, a gin bar, Pimm’s tent, Prosecco van, real ale and cider. There are loads of tables and benches where you can sit down and enjoy your food and drink and live music lawns where you can sit on the grass and relax. Towcester Racecourse has ample parking and parking at the festival is free. Your car will be close at hand so you can come and go to stow your purchases.
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DALLAS — On July 15, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) held a webinar discussing the long-term impact COVID-19 is expected to have on B2B events, as well as the economy at large. The webinar, entitled “COVID-19: Impact on U.S. Economy and B2B Exhibition Industry”, was hosted by CEIR’s CEO Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, CEM and Allen Shaw, PhD., President and Chief Economist at Global Economic Consulting Associates. Although the condition of the events industry has been tumultuous in recent months because of shutdowns around the country, Breden told webinar attendees that she is optimistic about the future. “It is encouraging to see our colleagues in China and Europe beginning to hold shows again, and so it gives us some hope that in the U.S., some of our shows will begin again in the fall.” In order to provide a sense of what the reopening of events will look like, and the factors that will influence this recovery, Shaw presented information broken down into four categories: - COVID-19. Shaw stressed that the trajectory of COVID-19 infections will be the largest indicator of when events will be able to resume and when the entire economy will rebound. “We have a health crisis, not a credit crisis,” he said. “As such, the pace of economic recovery and the timing of trade show resumptions depend on the number of new COVID-19 cases.” Shaw explained that while Europe has seen a downward trend of new cases—even in places hit the hardest by the virus, like Spain and Italy—the United States has not yet followed this trend. “In the U.S., we see a disturbing resurgence of COVID-19 cases, starting from late June,” he said. As a result, states are pausing or walking back their reopening schedules, which means any momentum in economic recovery that was created has largely been lost. - Fiscal/Monetary policies. Shaw discussed the interventions that have been made to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn, such as the reduction of interest rates, the availability of small and mid-sized business loans, and the COVID-19-related unemployment insurance payments. Although these measures have gone a long way toward providing an economic buffer, Shaw said more will need to be done in order to ensure that steps toward a full economic recovery are not derailed. - Economic recovery. Shaw said that he expects to see a V-shaped recovery of the economy, on both a national and global scale, which means that it will experience a sharp decline followed by a quick recovery. This is because this economic crisis is unlike recessions of the past. “The COVID-19 economic downturn is unique,” said Shaw. “It is mainly caused by supply shock as compared to demand shock during the Great Depression and the Great Recession” As a result, Shaw predicts that when the economy reopens, sales will begin to surge—a trend that began to happen in retail back in May as stores started reopening. - B2B exhibitions. Although B2B exhibitions saw a 72.6% decline in March as lockdowns occurred around the country, Shaw predicts that as new COVID-19 cases decrease and the economy reopens, the events industry will get back on track. “We expect a substantial decline this year, followed by a rebound in 2021 and a full recovery in 2022,” he said. Reach Cathy Breden at [email protected]; Allen Shaw at [email protected].
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Mental Health Therapist Near Me Recuperation from Animosities If you are actually nursing a grudge against a person, you can gain from some forgiveness therapy. Flexible is a process, and also while it might certainly not be simple, it may help you proceed and also improve your partnerships with your loved one and also close friends. Whether it is actually that ripping off partner, the oppressor at the workplace, or even an incident from your childhood years, keeping on to rage can destroy your lifestyle in countless methods. It can confine your communications, make you less likely to depend on others, as well as also bring about wellness concerns like belly abscess as well as soul illness. However why do people keep such negativity? For some, it believes that a show of strength to reject to eliminate also when the individual who mistreated you apologizes. Others believe that letting go as well as flexible methods they are actually ignoring the seriousness of the misdemeanor and even allowing the different person unattached. Discovering to allow go of animosities is a problem, yet it may be quite satisfying down the road. Finding out to Interact Additional Efficiently Family members treatment, likewise contacted marriage and family therapy or psychiatric therapy, may aid individuals resolve their concerns as well as strengthen family members communication. It is commonly led through qualified marital relationship and family counselors (LMFTs), who have concentrated training in helping households fix their complications. All family members have actually set up designs of interaction and interaction. These could be well-balanced or inefficient. A well-balanced loved ones interacts freely as well as respectfully along with each various other and also nurtures their originality and also self-worth. A dysfunctional family might consider unhealthful communication, like yelling to obtain their aspect all over or even stopping totally as well as avoiding conflict entirely. During family members therapy, participants find out to see each various other in new methods and also discover functional solutions to their issues. This may aid all member of the family develop as well as prosper in the midst of problems or even anxiety. Family members can likewise discover more concerning psychological wellness problems like anxiety, anxiety, or material make use of conditions and also just how these conditions can impact the whole household. If disagreements or strain characterize domesticity, perhaps a clue of a hidden concern that would certainly benefit from treatment. While individual therapy focuses on a person’s thoughts and emotions, family members treatment looks for to minimize trouble and also dispute with enhancing the units of communications between member of the family. Family therapy companies can easily aid families know to overcome challenging scenarios, consisting of the psychological impact of previous damages or even harms. It can likewise educate all of them to much better interact as well as comprehend one another’s point of views, along with establish techniques for healthy conflict settlement. Loved ones therapists frequently use communication concept to note how loved ones members socialize during the treatment, noting their spoken and non-verbal signals. They can easily then give responses that may assist everyone come to be more aware of just how their actions has an effect on others and recognize unconscious messages that might be actually being conveyed. This can easily lead to boosted understanding as well as fewer false impressions or misunderstandings. Relying on the issue, a specialist could likewise suggest personal treatment sessions to aid each person method their emotional states separately from various other household members.
Excellent working relationship between Norwegian Police Directorate and ISS 2 Jun 2014 The Norwegian Police Directorate (POD) and the ISS have since February 2014 established an effective cooperative relationship through training course development workshops and the delivery of United Nations Protection of Civilians (UNPOC) and Mid-Level Management (MLM) courses. The recent MLM United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and UNPOC Malawi course deliveries were no exception. POD's focal point, Bjorne Haraide, continues to provide admirable coordination support for ISS’s training courses, which includes facilitating instructor support from the Danish and Swedish Police Services together with the Norwegian Police. The positive and professional support of the POD and trainers are a critical success factor in the effective course delivery, utility of the training provided, and the excellent feedback received from training course participants. The POD is a supporting partner to the Training for Peace (TfP) Program. POD works with the TfP partners to enhance capacity-building for Peace Support Operations (PSO) within the Peace and Security Architecture of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN). As a supporting partner, the Norwegian Police focus on more than the specific number of trained African Police Officers for PSOs. The Norwegian Police focus on trainer capacity and competence, and on police policy advice to the partners. Norwegian Police officers serve as supplemtary and supportive role players to African trainers and concentrate on advice and mentorship when needed. In order to support the ISS TfP program training activities, POD coordinates the availability and participation of Police Officers from the Norwegian, Danish and Swedish Police Services. These officers participate with ISS staff and consultants in course content design and innovative training and teaching methodolgies which have translated into meaningful feedback and real results in the work of training participants in their work. To date, POD police officers have made a critical and supportive difference at the following ISS development workshops and training courses (see pictures below): - UNMISS UNPOL Mid-Level Management (MLM) Pilot Course in Juba, South Sudan 10 – 14 February 2014. The Pilot MLM course was supported by Norwegian Chief Inspector Fredrik Thompson, and Danish Superintendent Merete Norring. - Curriculum development workshop for completion and final review of MLM course, and the development of the MLM ToT, and the redesign of the UNPOC course material for upcoming UNPOC courses (24 February – 7 March 201). This workshop was supported by Norwegian Chief Inspector Oscar Lilleaas, and Danish Inspector Flemming Due Nielsen. - UNPOC Ethiopia Pre-deployment course (10 – 21 March 2014). The course was supported by Inspector Oscar Lilleaas and Inspector Magnar Silseth for Norway, Inspector Flemming Due Nielsen, and Inspector Vanda Dahlbom from Sweden. - MLM Development Workshop, Pretoria, South Africa (1 – 4 April 2014). - MLM Course, Juba, South Sudan (7 – 12 April 2014). The development workshop and the course was supported by Norwegian Superintendent Jan Aaandal and Danish Superintendent Bjarne Askholm. - Development workshop for UNPOC Malawi in Pretoria, South Africa - UNPOC Malawi (28 April – 9 May 2014). The development workshop and course was supported by Superintendent Lars Stamnes and Superintendent Inger Grete Lia Stålesen from Norway, and Superintendent Flemming Kim Pedersen Konstantinidis and Detective Inspector Arne Woythal from Denmark.
Ever been left in a situation wanting that extra bit of negotiating nous? David Freedman of Huthwaite International outlines the skilled negotiator’s top tips. Sell first, and then negotiate (but only if you have to) If you can sell your buyer an unchanged solution at the full, quoted price, why negotiate? However, in major business contracts, this is rare. Usually the buyer will signal the start of a negotiation by saying something like, "I'd like to do business with you if...". Poor negotiators will have already given things away to achieve this position; the skilled will not. Never concede, always trade Effective negotiation involves movement by both parties towards an outcome. Avoid 'giving' something without 'getting' something in return. When you need to move from any stated position, make a conditional offer, such as: "I might be able to move on X, if you are prepared to move on Y." This is particularly important towards the end. The seductive sight of a deal can tempt the unwary into unilateral concessions. WIN/WIN is not 50:50 We're all encouraged to aim for win/win, but what you really want to achieve is 'WIN/win' – the best possible deal for them that still allows a win for the other side. A win/win outcome is certainly not a case of splitting the difference or feeling awkward about representing our interests. Power is in the head Many sellers feel that power in negotiation lies with the buyer. However, having worked with buyers, I can tell you that they often say the opposite. They need the service being sold and can seldom afford the deal to fall through either. So power is a perception. If you feel powerful, you are powerful, and you behave accordingly. If you feel weak, the reverse applies. If power is about perception and feelings, you can manage and control it. Later tips explain how skilled negotiators generate and manage their feelings of power. Prepare and plan with care Skilled negotiators do a number of things before a negotiation: - They develop a credible 'fallback', or 'BATNA' (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement). This is not the worst case they will accept. Rather, it describes what they will do if this particular negotiation fails entirely. A good fallback prevents them feeling that they must do a deal at all costs. They identify as many negotiable issues as possible, prioritise them and develop a negotiable range for each from 'best', through 'target', to 'worst'. They also calculate the cost of concessions for each to avoid impulsive and expensive mistakes. - They repeat the whole process, but this time trying to think as the other party. - They spend time identifying 'common ground' and plan how to use it in the negotiation. Thus they manage their feelings of power and identify the possible overlaps, trades and levers to give themselves the maximum flexibility to bargain. Identify and use your levers A lever is something that costs you less than the value the other party places upon it. It can therefore be traded for something that you value. Comparing the priorities – yours and theirs – on each negotiable issue identifies those levers. Linking issues and obeying point two makes sure that you use them. Logic is not persuasive This applies in every aspect of life, as any parent will tell you! Skilled negotiators know it too. They don't browbeat the other party or use long chains of logical arguments. They have only one or two key reasons for any particular position they adopt. They do however prepare lots of smart questions to probe the other side's stance. Their objective is to create doubt in the validity of that stance – the first stage in persuasion. They accomplish the second stage – creating movement – by offering flexible trades and using their levers. Don't just cut the pie, grow it A good deal is a creative deal. It creates additional value to whatever the two parties each bring to the table. Ideally, that value is created at the expense of a third party – for example, the competition or the taxman! When planning, skilled negotiators generate a wide range of creative options in considering how each negotiable issue might be settled. They look 'outside the deal' for extra value. Develop your behavioural skills Preparing and planning are fine, but we all face impromptu negotiations with no time for either. When this happens, all we have to fall back on are our personal negotiating skills. The stereotypical image of the negotiator as a hard-faced and intractable character is incorrect. Skilled negotiators have wide behavioural repertoires and the flexibility to match their behaviour to suit the situation. Keep all the balls in the air till the end However tempting, avoid settling issues as you go, particularly the minor ones. The risk is that you discard your levers and the negotiation comes down to a single-issue confrontation (typically, on price) with no other issues available to break the deadlock. You need to be able to juggle all the issues so that you can bring any of them back into play at any time before the deal is concluded. Until the end, settle issues provisionally. 'No deal' is better than a bad deal Obvious, isn't it? But not so obvious when the deal has been in the sales forecast for months, it seems tantalisingly close and all that's required to close it is a few final concessions. Because they're clear about their 'worst' position and have a credible fallback, skilled negotiators recognise a bad deal and aren't afraid to walk away from it. For further details of Huthwaite’s negotiation research and skill development programmes click here
Last news round-up til 2015. But it's a good one... Scottish councils to share £6.5m for vocational training - BBC Scotland But is it enough? Some interesting insight from Forbes - complete with a great Einstein quote. There Is No Shortage of Leaders - Harvard Business Review Apparently it's an alignment issue. How many of these can you tick off? Learning is Evolving: 10 Key E-Learning Trends for 2015 - TrainingZone 6,000 reads in a week! Another trend list - which will endure and which will fall away? Google reveals top searches for 2014 - Beta News It's what you would expect. Good article. Great headline.
Talent is an important differentiator for any company, but particularly for any organisation that values its reputation for customer service excellence. If achieving happy, satisfied customers is a goal, talent development has to be embedded into a company’s strategic objectives. It has to underline everything you do because training is about creating a mind set to make a difference to every single customer’s journey. Keeping talent development at the heart of the business is about getting people engaged and motivated and creating those moments of truth that customers remember and return for. The business benefits are many: Better control over performance By aligning talent management and customer service excellence with business strategy, an organisation reaps the benefits of enhanced loyalty and reputation, more stability and better control over performance. Providing development training for managers improves the capability and productivity of team members, resulting in more consistency of quality and service levels. As a manager, you are your people. The greatest test of a good manager is that if everything runs smoothly in their absence. An informed and motivated manager gets the best out of people, who in turn, want to be the best at what they do, so there is a clear knock-on effect on everyone’s performance. Invested and engaged staff Investment in training creates customer service heroes who happily uphold your vision and values. Talent development raises the bar for everyone. It takes people out of their comfort zones and pushes them to raise their standards and expectations. On-going training ensures you plan for the future by viewing the bigger picture, anticipating on-going skills gaps and creating deep pools of talent across the business – so vital in succession planning. The satisfaction acquired from giving young talent a chance to progress in their careers is priceless. Improved staff retention Nurturing the next generation and helping them to realise their aspirations though training has impact on staff retention and motivation. Customer service excellence If input equals output, then happy staff equals happy customers.
- Distributor Part Numbers - General Details This TransGo 6L80 SHIFT KIT® Valve Body Repair Kit fits 2006 and later General Motors and BMW vehicles equipped with the popular 6L45, 6L50, 6L80 and 6L90 automatic transmissions. These transmissions often come in with a delaminating Pressure Regulator (PR) valve which wears out the PR valve bore in the pump causing erratic line pressure. Another area of wear concern is the solenoid regulator valve bore. Wear in both areas can cause various shift complaints and codes, delayed engagements and broken hard parts due to high pressure spikes. Features and benefits: The kit utilizes all drop-in valves for quick, no-hassle install, without reaming or tooling. The precision ground USA-made hardened steel PR valve provides full-time line-to-lube and restores the hydraulic integrity of the circuit. It has re-positioned longer lands at both ends of the valves which promote better support less wear. As a result, this new valve is a drop-in fix even with a pump that has substantial bore wear. A new boost valve and bushing is also provided with a built in EPC pressure relief to eliminate the possibility of damaging high line pressure spikes. In addition, to address the solenoid regulator valve bore wear, a drop in system using a precision ground USA-made hardened steel valve and a valve guide insert is used. Consequently, it no longer uses the original worn bore and easily restores the hydraulic integrity of the solenoid regulator valve circuit. Finally, the kit includes new rubber seals and diaphragms to renew the TEHCM pressure switches. The kit also includes TransGo engineered high temperature stator rings, to salvage problematic early style pump stator support without locking sealing rings. - Erratic shifts - Delay or delay-bang forward, as well as delay reverse engagements - Extreme pressure damage - Damaged pressure switches - Codes: P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0776 and P0777 - Precision ground drop-in steel pressure regulator valve, spring and spring seat - Drop in steel boost valve and bushing with EPC relief assembly (bushing, valve, spring, ball, cotter pin) - Drop-in precision ground solenoid regulator valve, bushing, spring, spacer and retainer. - (3) TransGo engineered high-temperature stator rings and expanders - (5) Pressure switch diaphragms - (5) Pressure switch seals
By Ignatius Ushie The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $2.8million for the procurement of rolling stocks operational maintenance equipment for Ibadan to Kano standard gauge and Port Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge railway projects. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said this when he addressed State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, rolling stocks are consumables meant for the maintenance and operation of the railway. “I have an approval of the cabinet to procure rolling stocks operational maintenance equipment for the new railway projects corridors in Ibadan to Kano standard gauge and Port Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge rail lines to the tune of $2,810,574, 064.92 including 7.5 per cent tax. “Rolling stocks are consumables for the maintenance and operation of the railway. “So, with this, we will replace all the rolling stock; they are essentially the consumables we use to maintain the train coaches and locomotives.” On the reported attack on train passengers in Kogi, Amaechi said the attack was not carried out at the train station. Ameachi said the report reaching him indicated that the victims were attacked outside the station while heading to their destinations. He noted that “The report I got wasn’t at the rail station, it was on their way out of the station; our responsibility is inside the station. “But again, you’re right. I have to go and find out the level of armed security in the station. “We’ve never been attacked inside the station, that does not mean we should not find out; so I thank you for reminding me to cross-check. “Policemen are supposed to be at every station because we have railway police. So let me not just assume that they are there because we have never been attacked in the station.” Amaechi also confirmed that nobody was killed as a result of the attack, as was reported in some quarters. “The report I got from them was that on their way home, the road from the station to the community, they were attacked. “But I didn’t hear that they were killed. I will find out from the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation,” Amaechi said.
4 short e-learning videos and a course guide This course is for teachers of pupils with hearing loss who communicate primarily in spoken language. The aim of the course is to give teachers and other pedagogical staff access to knowledge and methods on inclusion of pupils with hearing loss. The aim is to strengthen their didactical approach to teaching these pupils. - The course is for you, who have a pupil with hearing loss starting in first grade or coming in to an already established class. - The course can also be taken as a repetition after participating in a physical attendance course (we recommend, to do do this to get a deeper knowledge and understanding) or by the teachers, who were not able to take a physical attendance course. Network around the pupil In preparation, to make sure the pupil has a good start, we highly recommend having a meeting with the parents, a hearing professional, the schools leader and the receiving teacher. We also recommend having regular meetings in this network during the school years to discuss the academic as well as social issues related to going to school. The hearing professional can introduce the class to this pupil and his or her needs. The impact of this course is best supported in a study group. This can be: - The teacher team, that teach the class with a pupil with hearing loss - A ‘hearing professional’ and the teacher(s) - Teachers at the same school, who teach pupils with hearing loss in different classes - Teachers from different schools, who meet at online meetings We suggest including the guides on ‘Classroom design’ in the studies. The course includes general issues that may – or may not - have an impact on your pupil with hearing loss’ learning or social skills. The general issues and recommendations given in this course must be adapted to the specific needs and situation of each individual pupil. We therefore recommend discussing the specific situation of the pupil with a ‘hearing professional’. The course is divided into 3 modules. For each module, you see the e-learning video(s) and prepare your own reflections in your individual study time. After this, you meet in the study group or with a hearing professional. In the course guide there are links to two videos on youtube. The videos are in English and Danish. You can add subtitles in your own language. Find out how in this instruction: In this info-guide you find additional information, ressources and material on teaching a pupil with hearing loss. The themes in the info-guide are elaborations to the e-learning courses. Consequenses of hearing loss on audition, cognition, language, learning and social skills. Auditory skills and auditory strategies in the classroom Linguistic challenges and how to support your pupil Social inclusion - pragmatics and self-advocacy Center for Communication and Welfare Technology, Hearing counselling - children and young people, Fredericia, Denmark developed these materials. If you have any questions, go to “Contacts”, which you can find on the main page.
5 – 7 PM This program is at capacity. If you have questions or would like to receive advance notification about future programs, please email [email protected]. In this two-part virtual workshop taught by printmaker Jennifer Mack-Watkins, participants will create an edition of prints that represent their cultural backgrounds, identities, and histories, drawing inspiration from prints in the Jewish Museum collection. 6:30 – 9:30 PM The Museum’s annual fundraising gala gathers more than 1,000 distinguished members of New York’s corporate, social and cultural communities for a festive dinner and a lively after party in celebration of Purim. 9:30 PM – 12 AM Join us at the Jewish Museum’s Annual Purim Ball After Party for a festive evening of dancing and revelry. Hosted by the Jewish Museum Young Patrons, the event gathers young, professional, and culturally engaged New Yorkers. The evening will feature a DJ, dancing, dessert, and open bar.
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CEOs Agree that Tax Breaks are Needed to Lure Businesses to Florida Because these incentives are offered by other states and local governments, we will need to do so as well. It will be important, however, to ensure that the incentives offered are appropriate and that the true economic benefits of the business being located here are clear and compelling. Dr. Edward Abraham, executive vice president for Health Affairs of the University of Miami and CEO of UHealth – the UM Health System Absolutely, and more: Tax Opportunity Zones, Empowerment Zones, CRA, and play up LatAm Hub. We need to focus upon technology, cyber, AI tax incentives, real community services and favorable talent pool. Jim Angleton, CEO for Aegis FinServ Corp. Florida is a relatively low tax state, but we tend to have higher local taxes. Tax incentives are one way to help level the playing field. Wael Barsoum, M.D., CEO and president of Cleveland Clinic Florida Tax incentives to lure new business have become part and parcel of the arsenal that economic development agencies such as the Beacon Council use to attract new businesses. They are needed and should be maintained. Agostinho Alfonso Macedo, president and CEO of Ocean Bank Of course we should. It is more a matter of what those incentives should include. One area that we must do a better job with is our film and motion picture industry opportunities. With the attraction of Florida and Miami weather, we should have a more robust film industry. Bill Diggs, president, The Mourning Family Foundation I am a believer in offering reasonable incentives including tax breaks to attract new businesses and/or entice the expansion of current operations in South Florida for several reasons. First, although South Florida does have a thriving small business and start-up community, we don’t have many large corporations that employ thousands upon thousands of people. Second, and as a defensive measure, in order for us to keep the few large businesses we have and those that are growing rapidly and making decisions on where to locate, we need to be competitive. And third, we want to entice and encourage growth of our current businesses that might not have invested otherwise. All three of these constituencies will add employees that will live and work in South Florida. They will pay property and sales taxes, more jobs will be created, and we will be able to improve our long-term infrastructure. That said, we have to negotiate long-term and rock-solid agreements that guarantee those benefits will actually happen in exchange for the incentives that we provide. Brett Beveridge, CEO and founder of The Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC) Yes, the state of Florida and local governments should be able to offer tax breaks and incentives to lure business when those benefits are thoughtfully and clearly measured. These types of incentives have become a standard recruitment and negotiation tool. If we do not use them, we are less competitive and will miss opportunities. However, tax breaks should be used among a mix of incentives — each with its own return on investment and parameters for use. Chelsea Wilkerson, CEO of Girl Scouts Tropical Florida As a state that is dependent on tourism, Florida should offer all it can to recruit legitimate, profitable businesses that will provide jobs and promote traditional family values. Dorcas L. Wilcox, CEO of Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services A 2017 report from the Pew Charitable Trust estimates that state and local governments spend at least $45 billion a year on tax breaks and other incentives to lure or keep job-producing businesses and plants in their jurisdictions, but that this does not always yield the necessary returns. Careful evaluation and monitoring are needed to ensure that the incentives are achieving their intended goals. While incentives have their benefits, it takes more to attract businesses. The state must also invest in other necessary resources and services critical not only for business establishment but their competitiveness and profitability. These include ensuring it can offer an educated and diverse pool of labor, affordable housing, and services such as transportation access that will attract residents. Gregory Adam Haile, president of Broward College Yes. We need to drive investment that creates employment in sectors that will solidify our future. Jorge Gonzalez, president and CEO, City National Bank Tax breaks and incentives are instrumental for state and local economic developers to lure jobs to a region. The benefits will outweigh spending, but the burden should be on the governments to ensure costly incentives aren’t a waste of taxpayer dollars. Florida’s lack of a personal income tax and a relatively low corporate income tax rate help to create an exceptional business climate. Louis Hernandez Jr., CEO, of Black Dragon Capital I think that the state of Florida and local governments should be smart about tax breaks and incentives to lure business. To be sure, I do not think that Florida or local governments should adopt a per se rule against tax breaks and incentives to lure business. Florida and local governments should take these opportunities up whenever possible and evaluate each on its own merits. Relevant questions include: Is this business good for our citizens? Is this an industry that enhances our communities? Are there significant environmental issues that would be implicated by the business of a prospective new entrant to our markets? If tax breaks and incentives are offered, is there a sound return on investment thatthe state and local governments could enjoy? Paul Singerman, co-chair of Berger Singerman I do believe in incentive programs as long as they are properly monitored and the people responsible for making these determinations follow a strict formula which eliminates biases or the possibility of personal gain. There should be a cost/benefit analysis performed on all such proposals and if the analysis shows the transaction is accretive to the city, county or state, then you do the deal. If it is not accretive, then you walk. James “Jimmy” Tate, co-owner and president of TKA-Evolution Apparel and of Tate Capital; co-founder of Tate Development Corp. In order to compete with the other leading cities in the nation, it is necessary. Miami-Dade currently offers several tax credits and business incentives to attract new businesses, such as the Urban Jobs Tax Credit. This program provides up to $1,000 tax credit per job for new businesses with a minimum of 20 new jobs and for existing businesses with a minimum of 10 new jobs, which are regular and full-time (36 hours or more per week). The State of Florida has lost several projects because of its inability to create a film tax break. It has been reported that the $296 million allocated in state tax incentives, intended to last until 2016, had been spent by 2014, with “Ballers” and “Bloodline.” They were the last two major projects that received state funds. Two years later, the program was shut down. Florida is now currently the only Southeastern state without a program to attract film and television productions. While neighboring states like Georgia, Louisiana, and Alabama continue to benefit from the expanding industry. Rashad D. Thomas, vice president of business connect and community outreach for the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee I believe the city should create tax incentives to lure businesses based on employment and taxable revenue generated. Manny Angelo Varas, president and CEO of MV Construction Group The Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article227230439.html
Donkey Kong: The 202nd Banana OK guys I am seriously terrified right now! I just went through the most scariest thing I've ever went through. Because of this I will never play Donkey Kong 64 again! One day I was feeling very nostalgic and wanted to play some Nintendo 64 games. But I sold most of my games long ago. I was thinking about going to Ebay but you never know what you get on there. Instead, I went to a local tag sale to try and find some games. Then I saw it: a worn blank yellow cartridge with "DK64" crudely scribbled on the part of the cartridge where the sticker should be. Donkey Kong 64 was one of my favorite games for the Nintendo 64. I asked the jittery old man who was running the tag sale how much it was. "No, please! I don't want it, just take it for free!" he said in a scary tone. I didn't know what he was talking about: Donkey Kong 64 is a really good game. But then again he was pretty old and probably didn't like video games anyway. I took the game and drove back home to my house. When I put the game in the Nintendo and switched the power switch on, the screen flickered for a little bit. Just a minor glitch, I thought. It was a used game after all. I don't like rap so I instictively pressed the button to skip the DK rap when the DK rap started up. However, in its place was DEATH METAL (I don't know what song it was because I only heard a little bit and I don't listen to death metal)! I was frightened, but I wanted to go back to listen to it again. I reset the Nintendo 64 and waited for the DK rap. But, when it started there was no death metal it was only the rap that it usually is. Must have just been my imagination, I thought. I continued the game and saw that on the file select screen files 2 and three had save files on them, and file 1 was an empty file. The two save files that were on the file select screen were all at 101% and had all (or so I thought at the time, but I know better now) 201 bananas. I ignored them out of respect for the former owner and started a new game. The first thing that was weird was that the opening cutscene was skipped. That's okay because I didn't really like sitting through that long cutscene anyway. After that, it put me outside the DK isles like it usually does when you start a save, but not a new file because you have to go through the tutorial and get the potion in Cranky's Lab. Then, I noticed that there was no music or enemies throughout the whole game, and any text bubble that showed up was either blank or said "..." I played for a little while but the lack of music and enemies was creeping me out, even though I knew (or thought I knew) that it was just another glitch. I wanted to fight K Rool but I didn't want to complete the whole game just to fight him, I just wanted to fight him for fun. So I started up save file 3 that was at 101%. The first thing I noticed was that the sky was blood red, with swirling black clouds. There was scary music that looked like it was reversed and slowed down. The bird that always flies down to you and tells you stuff throughout the game flew down to me and told me: "Cranky wants to see you" So I went and saw Cranky. Hopefully that would fix all the scary things that was happening in the game. I just wanted it to be over, I wanted so much to get rid of the cartridge once and for all, but I kept playing. I was shaking as I walked into Cranky's Lab. I watched in horror as Cranky's face twisted before my very eyes, and he had black holes for eyes that was bleeding hyperrealistic blood. He said: "Find the 202nd banana or I will make you suffer my fate"! He forced me out of the lab. Then I saw that DK's fur was bloodstained with impossibly realistic blood, and his eyes were black holes like Cranky's. There were enemy's all over the place now, and they were all covered in blood! I was so scared, but I needed to keep playing for some reason. I went to fight K Rool, maybe he had the 202nd banana. But the weird part was that there was only DK. Even though I had every banana the other Kongs were missing from the tag barrel. So I jumped down into K Rool's lair to fight him. I fought him as DK first, and when I beat him it was supposed to go to Diddy but it didn't, it just froze. I had to reset the game. When I did, I found myself in a secret room that I haven't seen before. There was a golden banana floating above me, it must be the 202nd banana. But it was just out of reach from my highest jumps. There was no way out of the room so I had to reset the system again. When I did, it cut to a black screen, and a deep distorted voice said "You have failed, now you will suffer my fate!" Then it froze again. I reset the console again, but nothing happened. I turned the system off and on and it still didn't work. I blew in the cartridge and it still didn't work. So I took it outside and burned it in a fire pit. But I still have nightmares almost every night about the 202nd banana. I can see it but I can never get to it. I am so scared because even though I destroyed the cartridge, I'm scared that I will one day suffer Cranky's fate. Credited to DreamingChaos Originally uploaded on May 31, 2013 |Comments • 2
Anyone who’s ever had the misfortune to fall prey to credit card fraud, knows that it’s a huge hassle. If you’re running a business, you should be aware that your business may be at an even greater risk of having its financial data compromised, which can have much more serious implications compared to that of an individual consumer. Unfortunately, even the most diligent business owner can become a victim. When illegal credit card transactions are performed, it is you who suffer the consequences. Not only do you have to foot the bill, but you also have to deal with the loss of potentially valuable business. While there is no way to guarantee that your business will never be targeted by fraudsters, there are, however, several steps that you can take to minimise the damage and put yourself in the best position possible to recover if the worst happens. If you want to limit the losses and protect your bottom line, it is crucial that you act quickly and follow a responsible process, which will also improve your chances of avoiding liability for the fraudulent charges. Reducing the damages and protecting your business against further fraud The following steps can help you keep your business afloat when a card breach occurs: 1. Stop the card and notify your bank immediately Your first priority should be to contact your bank or credit card provider as soon as possible to stop the card and notify them of the suspected fraud. Many cards can be frozen or deactivated through modern banking apps. Your bank will then ask you what transactions have been made on your account, so be prepared to give them details of all transactions on the card since it was last used. If you notice any suspicious activity online, check your statements immediately so that you can provide this information. Although the bank won’t necessarily be able to track down your money immediately, they can freeze your account and make sure that no more transactions go through. 2. File a police report Contacting the police and filing a report will help establish a timeline of events and can reveal patterns or commonalities between different instances of fraud. it is important for them to have an accurate record of your dealings with them and to preserve any evidence that may be required for investigation purposes down the line. Having a formal police report may also make it easier for you to get reimbursed for any losses incurred through card fraud if the criminal is identified later. 3. Contact SARS You will also need to contact SARS with the information obtained from the police and request for an investigation into the matter. During the investigation process, you need to make sure that you provide as much detail as possible about the fraudulent transaction and those involved. If you have any documentation, such as contracts, photographs, and agreements – provide them with these as well. It’s important to note that if you fail to report the matter immediately, it is likely that your business will be held liable for any losses when SARS conducts an investigation. 4. Inform your clients You would want to inform your business partners and clients about the situation that has occurred on your end. This way, they may be prompted to check for any fraudulent transactions made through their cards as well. You could send them a message through email, letting them know about the issue and how it occurred. Remember, being transparent is one of the cornerstones of good business practice, so it is important to disclose how the information was obtained and advise your clients on the steps they can follow to protect themselves against similar attacks in the future. 5. Tighten up your online security The best way to avoid being targeted is to ensure that your website and servers are secure. By changing your passwords regularly and keeping your online security up to date, you can reduce the chances of a hacker gaining access to your financial information. You can claim a loss if you can establish that the fraud was not caused by dishonesty or carelessness on your part. If you have been told that you are liable for charges because of negligence, including failing to protect your personal details, such as your PIN and 3-digit CVV – it is worth seeking independent legal advice before accepting this liability. 6. Monitor your accounts regularly Finally, it is advisable to check all your bank accounts frequently in order to avoid similar problems in the future. Regularly reviewing your statements and checking if everything is fine will help you identify suspicious activity faster and report it right away, which will save you a lot of time and money when it comes to repairing the damage caused by fraudsters. A scrutinising eye from your accountant every month may also help identify any irregularities in your transactions As a business owner, knowing how to deal with card fraud will save you time, money, and a lot of frustration, and having a policy of regular checks and balances can serve as a fail-safe if your security measures are compromised. This article is a general information sheet and should not be used or relied upon as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact your financial adviser for specific and detailed advice. Errors and omissions excepted (E&OE)
Table of Contents What is an Intermodal Trailer? Intermodal trailers are specially designed trailers used in intermodal transport, which involves moving cargo using more than one mode of transportation – generally truck, ship, and rail – without any handling of the freight itself when changing modes. The primary purpose of intermodal trailers is to consolidate freight and streamline the transport process, thus reducing handling costs, improving transport speed, and decreasing damages and losses. Types of Intermodal Trailers There are several types of intermodal trailers, each designed for a specific purpose or type of cargo: Container Chassis: Designed to carry a shipping container. These are the most common type of intermodal trailer and come in a variety of lengths to match different container sizes. Flatbed Intermodal Trailer: Used for oversized or irregular cargo, these trailers offer greater flexibility in terms of cargo shape and size. Refrigerated Intermodal Trailer: These trailers are used for temperature-sensitive cargo. They come equipped with a temperature control unit to maintain specific temperatures during transportation. The Importance of Intermodal Trailers Intermodal trailers are critical to the efficiency and effectiveness of global trade. Here’s why: Cost-Effective: By using an intermodal trailer, companies can take advantage of the cost efficiencies offered by different modes of transport. Environmentally Friendly: Intermodal shipping can reduce the carbon footprint of freight transport by leveraging the efficiency of rail for long-distance hauls. Reliable: Intermodal transport tends to be more reliable, with less handling of the goods resulting in fewer damages and losses. It also reduces dependency on a single mode of transportation. Versatility: Intermodal trailers can handle a wide range of cargo types, making them highly versatile and beneficial to many industries. The Future of Intermodal Trailers As global trade continues to grow, the importance of intermodal trailers will only increase. Innovations are continually being made to make these trailers lighter, more durable, and more efficient. In addition, with increased focus on sustainability, the future of intermodal transport looks promising, pushing for more fuel-efficient designs and environmentally friendly materials. Intermodal trailers form the backbone of the global logistics network. They represent a critical juncture in the transport chain, allowing for the smooth transition of goods between road, rail, and sea. Understanding their function, benefits, and future direction is essential to appreciate their role in facilitating global trade. To learn more about the types of trailers used in the trucking industry click here. Here is a video of Driver Success about securing intermodal trailers. Listen to The Article Here Last modified: June 3, 2023
Top Ten reasons to Think Local – Buy Local – Be Local Because Community Matters! Family owned, local business are vital to our community as many of them provided your child, or perhaps even you, with your very first job. They’re owned by our friends and neighbors, or maybe even by you. Community-serving businesses are the backbone of local economies, civic life, local charities, and wealth creation for millions of citizens, as well as a training ground for future generations of entrepreneurs. Tru-Clean is a family owned environmentally responsible carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning company based in Cape Coral Fl. Our services include thoroughly exhaustive carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, pet urine and odor treatment, leather and upholstery cleaning, flood damage dry outs and allergen free mattress cleaning. As a locally owned company we have a vested interest in exceeding our client’s highest expectations for quality and service. After all, as a locally owned business, we see our clients in church, employ our neighbors, attend PTA meetings, support our local schools and participate in local events. Tru-Clean is not a franchise and we answer to no out of state entities when it comes to doing what’s best for our clients, regardless of the cost. Whenever you’re in need for a carpet, tile or upholstery cleaner, an AC or electrical contractor, a painter, a great baked product or restaurant please consider purchasing locally. You’ll be helping your neighbor and your community. Reasons to Support Local Businesses - Buy Local – Support yourself: Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms — continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. - Support community groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses. - Keep our community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun — all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.” ~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation Trust. - Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. - Create new and more stable good paying jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to SW Florida residents. - Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products and services they are selling and take more time to get to know customers. - Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future. - Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community. - Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products and producing services based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product and service choices. - Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. Because Community Matters! Tru-Clean is a family owned environmentally responsible carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning company based in Cape Coral, Fl. Our technicians are certified by the world’s most respected certification body for textile professionals and we are fully licensed and insured. Tru-Clean services the cities of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Lehigh Acres, Pine Island, Sanibel, Estero, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, Naples and Marco Island, FL. For more information on our company please visit us online at www.trucleansurfacecare.com or call us any time at 239-541-4888.
Jim Rodgers has been the Principal Contrabassoonist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since September of 2001. Formerly, he was the Principal Bassoonist with the Jacksonville Symphony, Associate Principal Bassoonist with the Florida Orchestra, Second Bassoonist with the Houston Symphony, and Contrabassoonist with the Colorado Symphony. Summer activities have included the Grand Tetons Music Festival, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Colorado Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute, and Tanglewood Music Center. He studied bassoon with Norman Herzberg at the University of Southern California and with Benjamin Kamins at the Rice University Shepherd School of Music. He also studied bassoon with Andrew Radford and contrabassoon with Gregg Henegar. A founding member of the Pittsburgh Reed Trio, Jim has performed to critical acclaim, with their many and varied concerts having been heard locally, nationally, and abroad. Jim also enjoys opportunities for study and performance on his Heckelphone, a rare double-reed instrument. As a pioneer of electric/acoustic bassoon and contrabassoon development, Jim is ever creatively exploring the possibilities of his instruments’ capabilities, both in sound and genre. Jim serves on the Duquesne University Mary Pappert School of Music faculty. He has also served on the faculty of Seton Hill University, Florida Southern College, and Clearwater Christian College. In addition to teaching a home studio, Jim is the proud woodwind coach for Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras. Jim lives in Moon Township with his wife, Sue, a clarinetist and functional medicine nutritionist, and their feline family, Ginger, and Samoa. Visit our TRYPO Artistic Staff page to learn about all of our amazing coaches!
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TS Galaxy Football Club stretched their unbeaten run in 2022 to three games on Tuesday when they shared the spoils with AmaZulu at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The two teams played out to a 0-0 stalemate. The Rockets are yet to taste defeat in the new year. They have recorded two victories and one draw in three outings across all the competitions. The head coach at the club Sead Ramovic is happy with the progress at Galaxy. “We didn’t start the game well. We settle to the game after 15 minutes. We had a great opportunity to score but we didn’t convert that chance. AmaZulu also created chances. In the end, I think, it was a well-deserved point,” Ramovic explained. After 19 league matches, Galaxy is now 13th on the log with 17 points. “I’m satisfied with the progress of the team. We are heading in the right direction but we shouldn’t be in the comfort zone. We have to be prepared to work hard. It is important to do our job better and improve as a team,” he added. On Wednesday, the Rockets will lock horns against the log-leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns. “We have to keep collecting points. We still have eleven games in front of us. It is not easy at all.” Ramovic detailed.
Every Saturday and Sunday, members of the Sai Gon French Club take a trip to a tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring Dong Nai, BInh Duong, and Long An Provinces. Although club members range in age and come from all walks of life, they all seek to inspire others through positivity and kindness. In June, members of the Sai Gon French Club met at a bikeshare station in Tao Dan Park in District 1. By 8:15 am, they were busy introducing themselves and going over the itinerary for their 27-kilomter ride with notable stops at iconic landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, the Quang Trieu Club House, a fruit festival in District 8, and several of the city’s iconic bridges. Club members have taken more than 30 bicycle trips together through Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring Dong Nai, Binh Duong, and Long An Provinces. |Nguyen Thi Phuong, 56, has been cycling with the Sai Gon French Club since its first outings. Photo: H. Hanh / Tuoi Tre Members of the group range in age from 12 to 70, though the majority of them are middle-aged. Nguyen Thi Phuong, 57, is one such member. Phuong appreciates the willingness of each member to go at a pace suitable for everyone, regardless of age – a characteristic of the group that has been inherent since its early days. Due to health issues, Phuong is limited to participating in trips of 30 kilometers or less. Despite her limitations, she is known by the group for the dynamism she brings to its vibes. At every meeting, she regales the group with stories from her childhood, Tet Festival, and the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. |On weekends, young people from all walks of life join the Sai Gon French Club to tour Ho Chi Minh City by bicycle and practice their French language skills. Photo: H. Hanh / Tuoi Tre As with locals of large cities all over the world, Phuong had never allowed herself to be a tourist in her own city despite spending her younger years cycling 25 kilometers each day for work. Now, though she is a bit older, she is able to cycle for fun and develop a more intimate relationship with the city she has lived in since childhood. In addition to connecting with the city, Phuong has also used the Sai Gon French Club as an opportunity to build relationships with others at her age who share memories of the 'good ol’ days,' including Hoang Minh – a 60-year-old man from Hue City in central Vietnam. Cycling for pleasure Nhan, a middle-aged resident of Ho Chi Minh City, does her best to keep up with the Sai Gon French Club on every ride, whether it is a 'short' 30-kilometer trip or a long 50-kilomter journey. Her composure and perseverance notwithstanding the long rides and hot weather inspire the entire club. On one past trip, the group cycled to the grave of late famed musician Trinh Cong Son. The 40-kilomter ride featured many climbs under the broiling sun, but while many young members struggled to push their bikes up the high, slippery hills, Nhan easily maneuvered her own bike up the slopes. On another trip up a steep hill to the top of an abandoned park, Nhan inspired the grouping by declaring, “If we can’t climb up, we’ll crawl up instead." Thanks to Nhan, the group seems to have discovered a newfound respect for strength, persistence, and perseverance, while holding distinct openness toward exploring the environment with others from all walks of life.
Many entrepreneurs consider rebranding to be a complete waste of time, money and effort. Mega corporations, such as Facebook are ostracized as they “waste” millions to adopt insignificant logo changes. And we believe that Facebook knows well what it is doing. There are different rules for giant corporations actually. It’s more difficult to decide whether a small business needs a rebranding and what steps are to be taken. Well, you just keep reading our article to get some hints! Create your own logo with Turbologo logo maker. It takes less than 5 minutes and no design skills needed.Go to Logo Maker A successful rebranding ground Rebranding isn’t just logo alteration. The company’s image, style, and marketing strategies are also to be changed. There two major strategies of adopting a rebranding and those are evolution and revolution. As one might judge from the meaning of the words, it can be a smooth, step-by-step process like in the case with Google or Pepsi. And it also can be an extremely fast and “destructive” process and Gap or AOL is proof of that. So, the first thing to consider is whether you need a rebranding or not. If you possess a huge company, rebranding is more likely to harm your image and sales along with it. If you will follow that evolutionary path, you risk wasting large sums, and should you follow a revolutionary one, you can lose most part of the customers in the blink of an eye. Visual alterations are but a result of deep, fundamental changes in the whole business strategy. If nothing has changed in the last ten years, you don’t really need a rebranding. And what changes are worth initiating a rebranding? Well, if your company has merged with another one or you have decided to produce something different. And the merge can be complete, like in the case with LG or two companies have announced a collaboration and developed something new as it was with Sony Ericsson. Any of those situations require a rebranded logo. It is still debatable whether new production expansion requires a complete rebranding. It is surely worth adopting if you were selling pizza and your company makes shoes. Or maybe your company has suddenly become a mega-corporation. Feel free to rebrand if your logo has been a simple one too. Another good reason to rebrand is when you no longer have the opportunity to use an old depiction. It is a widespread story when some company designed a state-of-the-art logo, and in a few years, it started to resemble that of a sarcastic tattoo on a grandmother’s chest. If your case is different, you’d better think twice before adopting a rebranding. How to rebrand a company and a product To begin with, address those you are cherishing most. Your customers or clients must be first to know what’s coming. Focus-groups, surveys and observations will tell you how conservative your customers are. It depends mostly on the age and occupation of the target group. If you are developing a trendy mobile application, there is a chance that youngsters will gladly accept it. However, older people get used to a certain design and if it has suddenly been altered they might have trouble finding it in a store. Such risks are also to be taken into account. The next step is to single out alterations you are going to adopt. If the reason for rebranding is merging or separation of companies, it will surely be difficult. Highlight some distinctive features. Sometimes it’s enough to redesign a font and the whole logo seems renewed. Even if you have successfully redesigned a depiction, you’re still halfway done. The main goal is to ponder marketing campaign and make your customers understand why you have rebranded. And don’t forget to run another survey to find out if our rebranding has done any good. Brand evolution is both a risky and intriguing process, so be careful! I’m a product and graphic designer with 10-years background. Writing about branding, logo creation and business.
Our official whiteboard for blog posts, musings, and occasional swashbuckling. Having consulted for various tech firms, Olivia brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the art of recruiting and retaining tech talent. Her actionable advice is backed by years of hands-on experience, making her a trusted name in tech hiring circles. As the tech industry evolves with breathtaking speed, does your Human Resources (HR) strategy keep pace or risk becoming a relic of the past? Have you ever wondered how the trailblazers of the tech world manage to cultivate and retain exceptional talent in an environment that thrives on disruption? The answer lies in a paradigm shift, a revolution in HR known as “HR Transformation.” In this exploration of the future, we embark on a journey through the dynamic landscape where technology intersects with HR practices. How is HR adapting to the demands of an ever-evolving tech workforce? What challenges and opportunities emerge as we embrace the winds of change? It’s time to unravel the intricacies of HR Transformation in Tech, a phenomenon that goes beyond mere adaptation, reshaping the very core of how we manage and engage our most valuable asset—our people. Technological innovation is the norm, and traditional HR practices often find themselves grappling with a plethora of challenges. As we stand at the precipice of change, the imperative for HR Transformation in the tech sector becomes not just apparent but urgent. Did you know that over 65% of traditional HR processes are still paper-based in some organizations? In the era of instantaneous digital communication, relying on manual and paper-centric HR processes poses a significant obstacle. From cumbersome paperwork to slow response times, traditional HR struggles to keep up with the rapid pace of the tech industry. Moreover, the tech workforce, accustomed to swift digital interactions, may find such practices archaic, leading to decreased engagement and satisfaction. Consider this: Companies embracing HR Transformation experience a boost in employee productivity. Amidst the challenges lie abundant opportunities. HR Transformation in tech is not merely a response to problems; it’s a strategic move to unlock unprecedented possibilities. Enhanced agility, streamlined processes, and improved employee experiences are among the myriad benefits awaiting those who dare to embark on this transformative journey. By aligning HR practices with the dynamic nature of the tech industry, organizations can foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Nowadays, our world mirrors the rapid evolution seen in our favorite sci-fi sagas, and HR Transformation in the tech sector emerges not just as a necessity but as a storyline of innovation and adaptation. Enter the Tech Odyssey: Just as characters in our favorite futuristic tales embark on epic journeys, so too does the HR landscape in the tech sector. Concept: The Digital Symphony of HR Tech In this act of our tech odyssey, the concept of technology advancements takes center stage. Picture a symphony of digital tools and innovations orchestrating a seamless HR experience. From AI-powered recruitment to data analytics shaping talent strategies, the digital frontier transforms HR processes into a harmonious melody. Impact on HR Transformation: A Symphony of Efficiency The infusion of technology amplifies HR efficiency, reducing manual efforts and accelerating processes. AI-driven tools analyze vast datasets to unearth valuable insights, enabling informed decision-making. What we witness is not just a transformation of HR practices but a complete symphony of efficiency that resonates throughout the organization. Future Expectations: The Rise of AI Orchestration As we move forward, anticipate the rise of AI orchestration in HR operations, where machine learning algorithms not only optimize processes but predict workforce trends. This shift will position HR as a strategic partner, utilizing technology not just to manage talent but to forecast and drive organizational success. Concept: The Borderless Workforce In the next chapter, globalization and remote work unfold as essential components. Imagine a workforce without geographical constraints, breaking down borders for a truly global talent pool. The concept of the borderless workforce reshapes an HR operating model, creating a mosaic of diverse skills and perspectives. Impact on HR Transformation: Beyond Borders, Beyond Boundaries The impact is profound – HR practices evolve from localized to globalized. Recruitment becomes a cross-cultural venture, diversity and inclusion efforts gain prominence, and the employee experience extends beyond office walls. HR Transformation, in this context, isn’t just about adapting to remote work; it’s about embracing a borderless future. Future Expectations: The Era of Flexible Ecosystems Looking ahead, the future holds an era where flexible ecosystems become the norm. HR Transformation will focus on creating adaptable structures that foster collaboration across continents. Virtual reality and augmented reality may step onto the stage, enhancing the remote work experience and bridging the physical gaps in the digital landscape. Concept: The Evolution of Talent As our tech odyssey continues, changing workforce dynamics introduce a new cast of characters. Imagine a workforce where gig workers, freelancers, and full-time employees coexist seamlessly. The gig economy becomes a vital component, redefining the employer-employee relationship. Impact on HR Transformation: Embracing Diversity in Talent HR Transformation, influenced by these changing dynamics, shifts its focus from traditional employment models to embracing diversity in talent. The gig economy introduces a fluid approach to workforce planning, where adaptability and a diversified skill set take precedence. Future Expectations: The HR Script of Adaptability In the chapters to come, anticipate the HR script to emphasize adaptability. HR Transformation will strive to create frameworks that accommodate diverse work arrangements, ensuring the organization remains agile in the face of changing workforce dynamics. The HR narrative will highlight a collaborative approach where traditional and non-traditional talents unite to script success. Concept: The Digital Nexus At the core of HR Transformation lies the concept of digital HR platforms. Envision a centralized nexus that unifies all HR processes, from recruitment to employee onboarding, performance management, and beyond. Use Cases: A Unified HR Ecosystem Digital HR platforms serve as the epicenter for HR activities, allowing seamless integration of various functions. Recruitment modules streamline candidate tracking, while onboarding features ensure a smooth transition for new hires. Performance management tools provide real-time insights, fostering continuous improvement. Benefits to HR Processes: Streamlined Operations and Enhanced Visibility The benefits are manifold – streamlined operations reduce administrative burdens, and enhanced visibility into employee data enables data-driven decision-making. The digital nexus becomes a catalyst for organizational agility, responding swiftly to HR demands. Available Tools on the Market: Concept: The AI Vanguard Picture AI as the vanguard of a recruitment revolution. Imagine algorithms sifting through vast datasets to identify the perfect candidate match, automating mundane tasks, and revolutionizing the hiring process. Use Cases: Automated Candidate Screening and Predictive Analysis AI in talent acquisition automates candidate screening, analyzing resumes, and predicting candidate success based on historical data. Chatbots engage with candidates, providing a personalized experience and answering queries, enhancing the overall recruitment journey. Benefits to HR Processes: Precision and Efficiency The benefits are transformative – precision in candidate selection, efficiency in screening, and a reduction in bias. AI-driven talent acquisition optimizes the hiring funnel, ensuring organizations secure the right talent for their needs. Concept: The Experience Crafters Enter the realm of employee experience platforms, the architects of engaging narratives within organizations. Envision a platform that goes beyond traditional HR functions, focusing on enhancing every facet of the employee journey. Use Cases: Personalized Employee Journeys and Continuous Feedback Loops Employee experience platforms personalize the employee journey, offering tailored learning modules, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives. Continuous feedback loops ensure real-time insights into employee satisfaction, enabling proactive HR interventions. Benefits to HR Processes: Enhanced Engagement and Retention The benefits resonate – heightened employee engagement, improved retention rates, and a workplace culture that prioritizes individual growth. Employee experience platforms become instrumental in shaping a workplace where employees thrive. As we delve into these tech tools, it becomes evident that they are not just instruments; they are catalysts, propelling HR processes into a realm where efficiency meets engagement, and where the employee experience is at the forefront of organizational success. IBM, a global technology and consulting company, underwent a significant HR transformation to adapt to the changing workforce landscape. IBM implemented AI-powered tools for talent acquisition, revamped performance management with continuous feedback, and embraced a flexible work model. The transformation resulted in improved employee satisfaction, reduced time-to-fill for critical roles, and increased agility in responding to market demands. Microsoft, a multinational technology giant, recognized the need for HR transformation to align with its evolving corporate culture. Microsoft focused on fostering a growth mindset, emphasizing diversity and inclusion, and implementing digital HR platforms to streamline processes. The company saw a boost in employee morale, increased collaboration, and a more adaptive HR structure that aligned with its mission and values. Siemens, a global conglomerate operating in various sectors, embarked on an HR transformation journey to enhance its talent management and engagement strategies. Siemens leveraged data analytics for workforce planning, introduced employee-centric policies, and invested in upskilling programs. The transformation led to improved employee retention, a more agile response to market changes, and a workforce better equipped to meet evolving industry demands. Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company, implemented HR transformation to create a more agile and adaptive workforce. Unilever embraced digital HR platforms, emphasized sustainability in its HR practices, and introduced flexible work arrangements. The company experienced increased employee satisfaction, reduced administrative overhead, and a more sustainable and socially responsible HR approach. Accenture, a global professional services firm, redefined its HR strategies to align with the changing expectations of its diverse workforce. Accenture adopted an AI-driven talent acquisition model, revamped learning and development programs, and implemented employee-centric well-being initiatives. The transformation resulted in a more diverse and inclusive workplace, improved talent acquisition outcomes, and enhanced employee skill development. With rapid technological advancement, the human element in HR stands as the crucial counterbalance, ensuring that the integration of technology enhances, rather than replaces, the personal touch required for effective human resource management. On one side of the digital tightrope, digital interfaces have streamlined HR processes, providing efficiency and data-driven insights. However, the challenge lies in striking the right balance – embracing digital interfaces without eroding the essential human connections that make HR meaningful. Virtual onboarding has become a staple in the age of remote work, allowing for seamless integration of new hires. Yet, the question remains: does virtual onboarding foster a sense of belonging or create a digital distance between the employee and the organizational culture? AI in employee engagement holds the promise of personalized experiences, from learning recommendations to well-being initiatives. However, the fine line between personalization and intrusion raises ethical concerns. How can AI enhance engagement without compromising individual privacy? This is still a question to ponder. Employee well-being programs, once a symbol of genuine care, risk becoming mere box-ticking exercises. Striking a balance involves going beyond token initiatives, ensuring that well-being programs genuinely address the unique needs of employees. Amidst the technological crescendo, the role of HR teams is akin to a conductor orchestrating a human symphony. While technology automates tasks, HR departments must emphasize their irreplaceable role in understanding and responding to the nuanced needs of individuals. We believe that the major skills modern HR business partners need to include critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and complex problem-solving. In the delicate dance between technology and the human touch, successful HR management requires a nuanced understanding of when to leverage technology for efficiency and when to infuse the human element for empathy and connection. The most effective HR strategies will be those that seamlessly integrate the two, creating a harmonious symphony that resonates with the diverse needs of the workforce. As we stand at the crossroads of the present and the future, the trajectory of HR transformation in the tech industry unveils a landscape defined by evolving technologies, shifting workforce dynamics, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. The road ahead sees AI evolving from a mere assistant in HR processes to an autonomous entity. AI algorithms will not only assist in recruitment and engagement but will autonomously analyze data, predict trends, and contribute to strategic decision-making. Impact on HR Transformation: Redefining Strategic Roles This evolution will redefine the roles of HR professionals, shifting their focus from routine tasks to strategic decision-making. HR leaders will become orchestrators of AI-driven insights, leveraging technology to drive organizational success. What to Expect: Enhanced Efficiency and Strategic Alignment Expect AI to become a strategic ally for your HR department, enhancing efficiency, and aligning HR strategies with broader business objectives. The rise of hybrid work models is not just a temporary response to global events; it’s a fundamental shift. The road ahead involves creating adaptable frameworks that blend remote and on-site work seamlessly, offering employees flexibility without compromising collaboration. Impact on HR Transformation: Crafting Adaptable Policies HR transformation will center around crafting policies that accommodate the hybrid paradox. From flexible schedules to virtual collaboration tools, the emphasis will be on fostering a work environment that thrives in both physical and virtual realms. What to Expect: Employee-Centric Flexibility and Redefined Company Cultures Anticipate a work landscape where flexibility becomes a cornerstone, and company cultures adapt to embrace a workforce that operates beyond traditional office boundaries. The road ahead in AI adoption includes a heightened focus on ethics and data privacy. As AI systems become more ingrained in HR processes, organizations will grapple with the responsibility of ensuring fairness, transparency, and privacy. Impact on HR Transformation: Ethical Frameworks and Responsible AI Use A successful HR transformation strategy will include the development of ethical frameworks guiding AI use. Organizations will prioritize transparency in AI algorithms, ensuring that decisions affecting employees are accountable and unbiased. What to Expect: Trust-Building Measures and Enhanced Data Security Look for a future where trust-building measures are embedded in AI applications, fostering employee confidence in the ethical use of data and algorithms. The road ahead envisions a paradigm shift in learning and development, where continuous learning platforms evolve into comprehensive ecosystems. These platforms will go beyond upskilling, creating pathways for lifelong learning tailored to individual career trajectories. Impact on HR Transformation: Shaping a Learning Culture HR transformation will be marked by a shift towards cultivating a learning culture. Organizations will invest in platforms that facilitate continuous skill development, adapt to emerging trends, and empower employees for the long term. What to Expect: Agile Skillsets and Future-Ready Workforces Envisage workforces equipped with agile skillsets, capable of navigating the evolving tech landscape and contributing to innovation in an era of perpetual change. The road ahead includes the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) into HR processes, transforming training, collaboration, and employee engagement. VR simulations will become instrumental in immersive onboarding experiences, team-building activities, and skill enhancement. Impact on HR Transformation: Redefining Employee Experiences HR transformation will embrace VR as a tool to redefine employee experiences. From virtual team-building events to immersive training modules, VR will bridge geographical gaps, fostering a sense of connection in distributed teams. What to Expect: Enhanced Engagement and Global Collaboration Anticipate a future where VR not only enhances engagement but also facilitates global collaboration, allowing employees to connect and collaborate in virtual environments that transcend physical boundaries. The road ahead in human resources transformation for tech is marked by a dynamic interplay of technological innovation, ethical considerations, and a commitment to fostering a workforce equipped for the challenges of tomorrow. As organizations embark on this journey, the convergence of these trends will shape a future where HR becomes a strategic driver of innovation and employee success. In the tech-savvy melodrama of HR transformation, envision it as the Avengers Endgame of workplace evolution. The superheroes here are not caped crusaders but algorithms and human resource professionals, each with a unique skill set. Like Iron Man and Captain America, AI and HR professionals must collaborate, not compete, to defeat the challenges of the ever-evolving workplace Thanos. Much like the Avengers assembling for a common goal, the future of HR in tech demands a coalition of futuristic tools and timeless human insights. It’s not about choosing sides but orchestrating a narrative where the high-tech prowess of Silicon Valley meets the relatable humanity of a Marvel blockbuster. The endgame is not just efficiency; it’s a saga where every employee is a hero, every HR strategy a plot twist, and the grand finale is a workplace where innovation and compassion coexist like Thor and his hammer. Welcome to the cinematic future of HR services in tech – where the plot twists are data-driven, the characters are multidimensional, and the sequel is always better than the original. HR transformation in tech is a delicate dance between leveraging AI for efficiency and preserving the human touch in employee interactions. Strategies involve ensuring that AI enhances, rather than replaces, the personal connections that make HR meaningful. Ethical AI is a critical consideration in HR transformation, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and privacy. Organizations are developing ethical frameworks to guide AI use, ensuring accountability and unbiased decision-making in areas such as recruitment and employee engagement. The shift to hybrid work models is a fundamental aspect of HR transformation. Companies are crafting adaptable policies that blend remote and on-site work seamlessly, fostering flexibility for employees without compromising the collaborative spirit essential for organizational success. TurnKey Staffing provides information for general guidance only and does not offer legal, tax, or accounting advice. We encourage you to consult with professional advisors before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business or legal rights. 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Companies must be open to radical reinvention to find new, significant, and sustainable sources of revenue. When Madonna burst onto the scene in the early 1980s, there was little reason to suspect that she’d have more than her allotted 15 minutes of fame. But in the three decades since her debut album, she has managed to remain a media icon. Her secret? “Madonna is the perfect example of reinvention,” Janice Dickinson, renowned talent agent, has said. Fittingly, the name of Madonna’s sixth concert tour was “Reinvention.” Madonna may seem like an unlikely touchstone for modern businesses, but her ability to adapt to new trends and set some others offers a lesson for companies struggling with their own digital revolutions. That’s because the digital age rewards change and punishes stasis. Companies must be open to radical reinvention to find new, significant, and sustainable sources of revenue. Incremental adjustments or building something new outside of the core business can provide real benefits and, in many cases, are a crucial first step for a digital transformation. But if these initiatives don’t lead to more profound changes to the core business and avoid the real work of rearchitecting how the business makes money, the benefits can be fleeting and too insignificant to avert a steady march to oblivion. Simply taking an existing product line and putting it on an e-commerce site or digitizing a customer experience is not a digital reinvention. Reinvention is a rethinking of the business itself. Companies need to ask fundamental questions, such as, “Are we a manufacturer, or are we a company that enables customers to perform tasks with our equipment wherever and whenever they need to?” If it’s the latter, then logistics and service operations may suddenly become more important than the factory line. Netflix’s evolution from a company that rented DVDs to a company that streams entertainment for a monthly subscription to one that now creates its own content is a well-known example of continuous reinvention. Reinvention, as the term implies, requires a significant commitment. From our Digital Quotient® research, we know that digital success requires not only that investment be aligned closely with strategy but also that it be at sufficient scale. And digital leaders have a high threshold for risk and are willing to make bold decisions.1But companies don’t have to wait far in the future to realize those benefits. We’ve found that 60 to 80 percent of total improvement targets can be achieved within about three years while also laying the foundation for future growth. For all the fundamental change that digital reinvention demands, it’s worth emphasizing that it doesn’t call for a “throw it all out” approach. An engine-parts company, for example, will still likely make engine parts after a digital reinvention, but may do so in a way that’s much more agile and analytically driven, or the company may open up new lines of business by leveraging existing assets. Apple, with its move from computer manufacturer to music and lifestyle brand through its iPhone and iTunes ecosystem, reinvented itself—even as it continued to build computers. John Deere created a whole series of online services for farmers even as it continued to sell tractors and farm equipment. There are many elements to a transformation, from end-to-end journey redesign and embedding analytics into processes to open tech platforms. They require a myriad of capabilities, from artificial intelligence and agile operations to data lakes, cloud-based infrastructure, and new talent. Many of these elements have been written about extensively, and each can absorb a significant amount of executive time. What’s often missing, however, is a comprehensive view of how an organization sets the right ambition, how to architect the right elements for the transformation, then how to systematically and holistically undertake the change journey. What the ‘core’ is and why it needs to change “Think of your core muscles as the sturdy central link in a chain connecting your upper and lower body.”2That was the guidance from Harvard Medical School on how to stay in shape. The authors defined the core as the central set of muscles that helps a body maintain its power, balance, and overall health. That’s the essence of what we mean when we talk about changing the core of the business—the set of capabilities that allows the entire business to run effectively. A company’s core is the value proposition of its business grounded in strategy as enabled by its people, processes, and technology. These elements are so intrinsic that any transformation that doesn’t address them will ultimately underwhelm and fizzle because the legacy organization will inevitably exert a gravitational pull back to established practices. Value proposition: Any digital reinvention must address the value the company provides to customers (whether existing or new) through its products and/or services. Inevitably this is based on a clear strategy that articulates where value is being created, shifted, or destroyed. Crucial to getting this right is identifying and evaluating existing assets that are most important and understanding what customers actually want or need. This can be surprisingly difficult to do in practice. The value that Amazon originally provided, for example, wasn’t selling books online but rather providing convenience and unheard-of selection. Understanding the real source of its value allowed Amazon to expand exponentially beyond books. People: Of course talent is important, but a reinvention needs to involve more than just hiring a CDO or a few designers. Talent priorities should be based on a clear understanding of the skills needed at all levels of the business. This requires investing in building relevant digital capabilities that fit with the strategy and keep pace with customers as they change the way they consider and make purchases. At the same time, targeted hiring should be tied to those capabilities that actually drive financial performance. (For more on talent, please read “Raising your Digital Quotient.”) Enabling that talent to thrive requires a digital culture, i.e., one that is customer centric and project based, with a bias for speed and continuous learning. In fact, cultural and organizational issues can lead to the squandering of up to 85 percent of the value at stake.3Making sure the new culture sticks requires rebuilding programs that reward and encourage new behaviors, such as performance management, promotion criteria, and incentive systems. Processes: Rewiring the mechanisms for making decisions and getting things done is what enables the digital machine to run. Digitizing or automating supply chains and information-intensive processes as well as building new capabilities like robotic process automation or advanced analytics, for example, can rapidly increase the business’s clock speed and cut costs by up to 90 percent.4 One temptation is to focus on simply digitizing existing processes rather than really rethinking them. Often, the most productive way to tackle this issue is to identify the customer journeys that matter most to the business and then map out the touchpoints, processes, and capabilities required to deliver on them—without regard to what is already in place. Rearchitecting processes requires establishing governance and decision rights to provide clarity and accountability, as well as embedding advanced analytics, automation, and machine-learning capabilities. (For more, please read “Accelerating the digitization of business processes.”) Technology: While digital reinvention is more than just a technology overhaul, technology is crucial to it. Leaders need to ensure that each IT investment responds to clear and robust business needs, and does not devolve into “tech for tech’s sake.” They also need to identify how best to work within an ecosystem of partners and vendors, and assess which legacy systems to keep, which to mothball, and—critically—determine how to help legacy technology work in a digital world. Reinvention requires a proven, systematic approach Because of the complexity involved, most reinventions fall short of their original goals. In our experience, extracting the full value from digital requires a carefully coordinated approach across four “Ds”: Discover what your digital ambition is (based on where the value is); Design programs that target profitable customer experience journeys; Deliver the change through an ecosystem of partners; and De-risk the process by thoughtfully sequencing steps (exhibit). While this approach may seem self-evident, we find that most companies fall short in the execution. There are myriad reasons for this, but the most common are that the business either underinvests in the capabilities needed or doesn’t drive the transformation program sufficiently across all four of the “Ds.” A company may invest tens of millions of dollars to “Discover” great insights, for example, but if its “Deliver” strategy is inadequate, those insights are for naught. 1. Discover: Shape your digital ambition, strategy, and business case In this phase, companies develop a clear view of where value is being created and destroyed as the basis for a clear business strategy. That requires an analysis of their business, sector, customer-behavior trends, and the larger economy to identify and quantify both threats and opportunities. These kinds of digital opportunity scans should be sorted by short- and long-term pockets of value. (For more on this, please read “The economic essentials of digital strategy.”) At the same time, companies need to engage in a sober analysis of their own digital capabilities and resources. Capabilities that build foundations for other key processes and activities (e.g., modular IT and agile technology platforms) are particularly important. And while leadership matters, our DQ™ research has shown that midlevel talent is the most critical element for a company’s digital success. With this understanding in hand, companies then determine what their strategic ambition is, whether retooling the existing business or something more radical, such as plunging into a new market or innovating a business model. They develop a detailed road map for addressing capability gaps, and recruiting, developing, incentivizing, and retaining the necessary talent. The goal is to develop a tight business case for change based on facts. 2. Design: Create and prototype breakthrough experiences Actually acting on a digital ambition can be daunting. We have found that the most successful companies start by focusing on the most important customer journeys, then work back from there to design and build out breakthrough customer experiences. Using design thinking and skills, these companies define each journey, looking especially for the pain points and potential missed connections. The change team can then map out, screen by screen, models for a new interface. In this phase, the company must avoid getting caught in endless rounds of planning but instead rapidly build prototypes, translating concepts into minimum viable products to test and iterate in the market before scaling. This phase also includes building out rapid delivery approaches and an IT infrastructure that blends the legacy systems with microservices and modular plug-and-play elements). While agile IT has become standard, more digital businesses are embracing DevOps (integrated development and operations teams) and continuous delivery so that software can be developed, tested, and deployed quickly to consumers and end users. On the organization side, the fluid nature of cross-functional collaboration, rapid decision making, and iterative development means that the business should focus on the enablers for this kind of teamwork. These include effective metrics and scorecards to evaluate digital performance and incentive structures to drive the right behaviors, mind-sets and outcomes. The CDO at one multinational pharma company addressed this issue by establishing a “digital council,” which was tasked specifically with breaking down organizational silos to enable transformational change across all business lines. The initiative was credited with significantly contributing to a 12 percent increase in sales. 3. Deliver: Develop a network of partners who can rapidly scale your ambition Getting the speed and scale necessary for a reinvention increasingly requires an ecosystem of external teams, partners, suppliers, and customers. In practice, this means working with a mix of platform players, delivery specialists, and niche players. These are the relationships that companies can call on to provide specific skills and capabilities quickly. This reality has made ecosystem management an important competency, especially understanding how to find and plug into the right mix of complementary capabilities. One national bookseller, for example, built out a digital offer by partnering with a telecom company for its technology and with a range of retailers to build up a marketplace. This approach allowed it to rapidly hit the marketplace and increase revenue 78 percent in a year. As companies push to scale their digital reinvention throughout the organization, the crucial role of seasoned change managers comes into focus. These leaders not only play “air traffic controller” to the many moving parts, but also have the business credibility and skill to solve real business problems. They must maintain an accelerated pace of change and drive accountability across the business. The change leaders will look across the entire enterprise, examining organizational structure, data governance, talent recruitment, performance management, and IT systems for areas of opportunity, making decisions that balance efficiency and speed with outcome. The “agility coach” is an example of this type of role. This person has strong communications and influencing skills, can create and roll out plans to support agile processes across the business, and can put in place KPIs and metrics to track progress. 4. De-risking: Structuring the process to minimize risk One of the most common reasons digital transformations fail is that the organization develops “change exhaustion” and funds start to dry up. To mitigate this risk, it’s important to focus on quick wins that not only build momentum but also generate cost savings that can be reinvested in the next round of transformations. One global e-tailer, for example, focused on quick wins (such as increasing conversion rates) and was able to deliver $350 million in new revenue in just five months, which funded further changes and provided tangible results to further excite the business about the journey. This sequencing approach applies to tech as well. Many companies choose to invest first in “horizontal” components, such as business-process management (BPM) layers or central administration platforms that can be shared across many initiatives, while balancing them with more “visible” elements to provide the proof of concept. Technology risks, especially cybersecurity, will also require increased attention as companies digitize more operations and processes. Organizations can mitigate these risks by automating tests on software, establishing systems in which failures can be rolled back in minutes, and establishing build environments in which fixes can be made without putting significant parts of the business at risk. Senior leaders in particular need to focus on the structural and organizational issues—from building cybersecurity into all business functions to changing user behavior—that hamper the ability to manage cyber risk. One risk senior leaders often overlook is losing ownership over sources of value. These might include the company’s data, customer relationships, or other assets. Having a clear understanding of where the value is coming from allows businesses to navigate ecosystem relationships profitably. In evaluating which partners to work with, the bookseller mentioned above, for example, declined to work with a storefront partner because it feared losing its most valuable asset: its direct relationship with its customers.
Phew, I am still not entirely sure if I can write a review, but I will try, bear with me it might be a bit chaotic. So I heard a ton about this book and have wanted to read it for some time. A few days ago I heard about the movie coming out on bluray (didn’t even know there was a movie, but then again it never got released here). I am always the type to read the book before the movie, especially if I am interested in the book. This book took the zombie genre to quite a new level, at least for me. Normally zombie books are all about the action, about survival. And that is, at least a bit later, also what is happening, but mostly this book is quite philosophical. Talking about life, especially for Melanie it is something that is quite important. We quickly learn she is a zombie, but…. she is also quite different from the normal standard monsters outside. She can think, she is intelligent, she tries to control her emotions/her hunger, she feels, she has emotions, she is just a human being, just with a slight zombie problem that at times pops its nasty head up. 😛 However to humans she is just a zombie. Not that she knows this exactly, it takes her some time to piece together the parts, it was definitely interesting (but also sad as it did affect her a lot) to see her realise what she was, her sadness that she would probably never have a life anywhere. That people will want to experiment on her. It just broke my heart. This girl tries oh so hard, she is so sweet, so smart. She deserves a life of happiness. The book doesn’t only focus on Melanie though, it focuses on Parks, on Gallagher, on Caldwell (urgghhhhhhh), on Ms. Justineau (my favourite character next to Melanie). For those POVs, I didn’t like Gallagher that much, he was interesting, and he had some good moments (I loved how he and Melanie were checking everything out on their journey as they never seen the outside world), but also some bad moments (for instance I do not need to know about his porno stuff, or that certain girls starred in his sex dreams, no thank you). Parks, well it took me a LONG time to like him. For most of the book I just wanted to punch him. Especially with how he treated Melanie. Yes, I know, she is dangerous, but he was just a bit too much of a bully for me. Luckily, later he redeems himself and I could see a different side to him. He turned to be a great character and I quite liked him. He was a good person deep below, it just didn’t always show because his soldier side was more dominant and more ingrained. Caldwell, well, let me just say I wanted to feed her to the zombies. Many, many, many, many times. I still do want to do that. My lord that woman was terrible. In that way the author did a magnificent job on writing her this way. Unless of course he had a different way with her, in that case, bleh! I don’t want to waste a lot of time on her and why I hated her, but she was just disgusting. I know anaesthetics don’t work on zombies, but really, did she have to do those things? She also endangered her group too much. Horrible person. I loved how we found out why Melanie was the way she was. I definitely thought it might be that, but it seemed so implausible that I couldn’t believe it until it was confirmed. The first part of the book takes place mostly in the bunker/base, with the classroom (which was oh so interesting, though I was kind of glad that didn’t turn out to be the whole book), but then poop hits the fan and we are back to a standard zombie story. One with lots of death, creepiness, and more! I do love the zombies in this one, oh yes, I do! The fact they just stand stock-still, as if they are lamps that have been turned off. But then when they see movement, or hear just a tiny bit of sound, they go to killing machines. That just creeped me out. Plus the fact that some zombies just retain stuff, and just go along with the things they did in their daily life. Not to mention the kids like Melanie. shivers Plus I liked what was causing the disease/the zombies. I have read many books and I have seen many causes for the zombies, but I haven’t seen many that feature this kind. And I don’t think I have read any that take it this far, and in that way. So I just have to clap in amazement. The book had twists and turns, and like most/if not all zombie books, I do warn you to not get too attached to anyone. You may never know what happens. And no, this is not a spoiler, just read some zombie books and you will understand what I mean. 🙂 The world, and how it came to be like this, was really well described. During the journey we got an even clearer image of the destruction, of the world as it is. We also learn about other parts of the world, which doesn’t always happen in zombie books. Often it focuses on just one part of the world. The ending? Boy, oh boy. On the one hand I wasn’t that amused, but on the other hand that ending was just absolutely perfection. And yes, it was the best idea, even if not everyone is going to agree with it. What more? I think I have everything that I wanted to post. I can’t wait for The Boy on the Bridge, I hope it will be just as awesome as this one was! I don’t want to leave this world just yet. There are still so many angles that can be explored and explained.
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Update 8/29: Joshua Seiter has returned to social media, claims reports of his death were caused by a hacker. Joshua Seiter has died at age 36. In a post on Instagram Seiter’s family confirmed the sad news with a moving message. "It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic news of Joshua's unexpected passing. As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was an incredibly bright light in an increasingly dim world," they wrote. "His fearless voice and indomitable spirit helped thousands of people in their darkest moments feel just a little less alone. Although our heartache at Joshua's passing pains us beyond measure, we find comfort knowing that he is finally at peace." Seiter first rose to prominence on Season 11 of The Bachelorette where he was eliminated in week 1. Since the series’ airing Seiter opened up about his sexuality first identifying as pansexual and later clarifying that he identified as bisexual. He also recently began an adult film career. Prior to his passing Seiter shared his struggles with mental health writing "Surviving depression and anxiety one day at a time with a smile." While his family has not shared his cause of death, the statement also includes information about people to contact for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Recently Seiter was romantically connected to RuPaul’s Drag Race star Monica Beverly Hillz, who shared a tribute to her ex on social media. She posted a photo of the two of them in happier times with the caption, “RIP My honey.” Our hearts are with Seiter’s family in this painful time. If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned that someone you know may be, resources are available to help. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 is for people of all ages and identities. Trans Lifeline, designed for transgender or gender-nonconforming people, can be reached at (877) 565-8860. The lifeline also provides resources to help with other crises, such as domestic violence situations. The Trevor Project Lifeline, for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 24 and younger), can be reached at (866) 488-7386. Users can also access chat services at TheTrevorProject.org/Help or text START to 678678.
"The Bachelor" stars Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson spoke to Business Insider about their relationship. The pair said that they've gone to couples therapy since getting engaged during the season 28 finale. "It was really big for us because we didn't want to do it when we were in a bad spot," Graziadei said. Tennis pro Graziadei gave Anderson his final rose and proposed to her on the season 28 finale of "The Bachelor" Monday night. But their relationship milestone took place months ago in Tulum, Mexico, and the couple has been guarding the spoiler as closely as Marvel actors protect plot twists. "We've been waiting for this moment," Graziadei told Business Insider on Wednesday, in a joint interview with his fiancée. "It's been everything we could ask for and more. There's been so much love and support, and now we're just excited to further our own story." Even though Graziadei and Anderson quickly connected and bonded over the course of 'The Bachelor," navigating their relationship without the constraints of the reality TV show is a whole new challenge. A first step on that journey is learning more about each other through therapy, they told BI. Some of their sweetest moments didn't make the final cut of the show The season 28 premiere marked a series high for "The Bachelor," accumulating 7.70 million viewers across ABC and other streamers in delayed viewing — the show's best viewership since Matt James' season finale in 2021, TheWrap reported. As fans tuned in every week to see Graziadei narrow down his search for his forever person, the show continued to set new records for "The Bachelor" and the franchise as a whole. Week four's trip to Malta landed a season-high of 5.9 million viewers from three days of delayed viewing, Variety reported. Week nine's fantasy suites episode nabbed 6.3 million viewers across three days of delayed viewing — becoming the most-watched episode of The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor in Paradise" since 2022, per Variety. Even though Graziadei and Anderson's connection was undeniable to millions of fans who tuned into "The Bachelor," not all of their big moments made the final cut of the show — like their first kiss, which happened after the paint battle group date during week two. "I wasn't feeling the best after or during our paint battle date, so I was eating some crackers and hydrating," Anderson recalled. "I was getting lightheaded, and Joey came in and checked on me and our first kiss was there. My mouth was full of crackers, and it was just a really sweet moment." "It was kind of the beginning of all of it," Graziadei added. "That was a really special moment that, obviously, we know it was special, but would've been awesome to see too." They wanted to start couples therapy in a good spot Since getting engaged, Graziadei and Anderson have continued getting to know each other on a deeper level through couples therapy. Graziadei said that they wanted to be proactive about pursuing counseling now, instead of when conflicts arise. He said that through couples counseling, they've come to understand that they have different communication styles. "It was really big for us because we didn't want to do it when we were in a bad spot," Graziadei said. "We wanted to do it when we were in a good spot and learn more about each other." One of the central focuses of season 28 of "The Bachelor" was Graziadei's fear that he'd choose someone and his feelings wouldn't be reciprocated. Now that he's overcome that hurdle, he's confident about his future. "Kelsey's given that reassurance time and time again, how much she is going to choose me every day," he said. They're still adjusting to living out their relationship in public and part of that challenge includes moving to New York this summer, a city that Anderson has longed to live in. "I think that we have a really great foundation," Anderson said. "I think neither of us has lived with anybody before, so that's something exciting that we're ready to tackle." Read the original article on Business Insider
When it comes to chicken wings, you're probably used to preparing a Buffalo sauce recipe to lather them in. It's an understandable assumption as Buffalo sauce and chicken wings are a delicious and classic pairing. However, you want to switch things up and try something more unique. To change up the classic chicken wing dish, Tasting Table has a soy-glazed chicken wings recipe, which uses a honey and soy-based sauce that is sure to fulfill your craving for a new take on a familiar food. Alongside the soy sauce and honey, the Asian-inspired sauce is completed with mirin, which is a Japanese rice wine that adds a depth of flavor to the sauce. The honey soy sauce brings both sweetness and extra savoriness to the chicken wings, making them even more exciting and delectable. The sodium in the soy sauce also contributes a salty flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the honey. After all, who doesn't love the classic sweet and salty combination? The honey is also responsible for thickening the sauce, making it easier for the sauce to coat and stick to the wings. After trying out this recipe, you'll want to use the honey soy sauce on just about everything. That especially applies if you make the sauce your own. Read more: 12 Different Ways To Cook Chicken How To Customize The Honey Soy Sauce If you like the idea of making a honey soy sauce to coat your chicken wings, you may wonder if there are any ways to customize it. There are many ways to put your own spin on things. The options begin with the two main ingredients: honey and soy sauce. If you're looking for an even sweeter sauce, you can simply add an extra tablespoon or two of honey. Just keep in mind that honey thickens the sauce and the texture of your sauce is just as important as flavor. If necessary, you could add a tablespoon or two of water to thin out the sauce. If you're worried about the sodium content in soy sauce, which can reach over 800 milligrams per 15 milliliters of sauce, you can use a low-sodium version without affecting the taste of the sauce. A reduced-sodium soy sauce will still bring in that saltiness that you're craving. Additionally, you may think that the sauce is missing a certain flavor. While it has sweet and savory covered, what about spiciness? If you find yourself craving a spicy component with the sauce, you can add red pepper flakes. Start with a teaspoon and adjust from there, based on your preferences. With some tinkering to find just the right mix of ingredients to suit your palate, you might find you prefer honey soy wings over Buffalo wings. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
To apply the Exponential Moving Average to your chart in both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, you need to choose Insert – Indicators – Trend. Then you need to. A: The EMA helps identify trends for traders. If the EMA indicator rises or falls it will essentially help the trader make a decision on entry and exit points. How Does the EMA Crossover Work? The crossover detects momentum shifts, which can hint at significant price moves in the near term. When the 5-EMA. There are mainly three steps to follow to use the EMA for trading, including opening the stock price chart, applying the EMA and studying the graph, and then. The Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is a commonly used technical analysis indicator in trading. Moving averages are mathematical calculations that smooth price. The EMA is a versatile technical analysis tool that can be used in a variety of trading strategies. In trend-following strategies, EMA is used to identify the. The 9-EMA strategy is a technical analysis strategy that uses the 9-day exponential moving average (EMA) to generate buy and sell signals for trading securities. The EMA Strategy is a universal trading strategy that works in all markets. This includes stocks, indices, Forex, currencies, and the crypto-currencies market. If you begin to study your charts using a 21 bar EMA, what you will find is that the EMA is very similar to a moving trend line. In other words, every time. For intraday trading, traders may prefer to use the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) as it lags less than the SMA and is more responsive to recent price action. Using the same EMA strategy as day trading to get in and out of a stock is also good for swing trading. Get into the trade when the price is as close to the 9. Marty Schwartz uses a fast EMA to stay on the right side of the market and to filter out trades in the wrong direction. Just this one tip can already make a. EMA = [Closing Price of the Stock x the Multiplier] + [Previous Day EMA x (1- the Multiplier)] Due to this distinctive calculation procedure, EMAs are able to. Exponential moving averages (EMA) give more weight to the most recent periods. In our example above, the EMA would put more weight on the prices of the most. Traders also use the EMA to identify potential buy and sell signals. For Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors as the special risks. You can use the ema or sma but what you need to know is it only works in tending markets, in sideways markets you will get killed. Some. To calculate the EMA, traders first determine the initial SMA for a specified period, which is then used as the basis for subsequent calculations. The EMA. The 5, 8, 13, 21 EMA strategy is a popular trading strategy that involves using four different EMAs with the following periods: 5, 8, 13, and It's best to use the EMA when for trending markets, as it shows uptrends and downtrends when a market is strong and weak, respectively. An experienced trader. Trend trading: Other traders use the EMA to track the primary trend. If the stock closes beyond the average, the trader exits the trade. Limitations of EMA. The EMA trading strategy can be used in the same manner as the SMA. When the shorter term EMA crosses above the longer term EMA, this signals a buy signal. When. Use the EMA to determine trend direction, and trade in that direction. When the EMA rises, you may want to consider buying when prices dip near or just below. There are several ways of using the exponential moving averages. The one We prefer is to use the indicator to find reversals. A good way to do this is to use a. The best way to utilise an EMA trading strategy is to practice first on a demo system, fine-tune its role in your routine, and then experiment with it in real-. Let's Use History To Give You Confidence. Using Trading the EMA Squeeze long and short with rules for Using the EMA Squeeze I would have netted me 84%. The EMA is used in trading to determine whether the price of a security is going up or down, and can help to forecast future price direction. Moving averages. "The EMA technical indicator called the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is used in trading to demonstrate how the price of a security or. Well. This article is for those who want to understand the essence of the EMA indicator trading signals and rules to use the ema moving average. Of course, it. Later you will see how this setup is very useful when combined with commonsense trading strategies. Plot a 9 and 20 period EMA on your chart. (I prefer 5 min. 5 EMA The only Trading Strategy You Need 5 EMA- English Subtitle
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The Odds of Winning a Lottery The lottery is a popular game in which players can win cash prizes for matching a set of numbers or symbols. Normally, a percentage of the prize money is deducted for the costs of running the lottery, and a portion goes to the winner or winners. In some cases, the jackpot can carry over to the next drawing, and a new top prize is set for the subsequent draw. The odds of winning the lottery are calculated based on the number of possible combinations and the total prize amount. Lotteries have been around for centuries. In fact, the first recorded signs of them are keno slips dating back to the Chinese Han dynasty. The oldest ongoing lottery is the Staatsloterij in the Netherlands, established in 1726. These days, lotteries are used to raise funds for a wide range of purposes, from infrastructure projects to social welfare programs. A crucial component of all lotteries is a way to determine the winners. This may take the form of a pool or collection of tickets or their counterfoils from which the winning numbers or symbols are selected. The tickets must be thoroughly mixed before they can be analyzed, and computers are often used to do the shuffling. This randomizing procedure ensures that the outcome is unbiased and that there are no patterns. The first recorded lotteries raised money to build town fortifications and to help the poor. This practice was widespread in the Low Countries by the fifteenth century, and by the sixteenth century it had reached England. By the seventeenth century, state-run lotteries were a common source of public funds in many states. One of the key reasons for this popularity was that lottery profits were a painless method of taxation. In a time when voters were often vehemently opposed to any increase in taxes, lotteries offered an opportunity for governments to bolster their budgets without angering their constituents. Today, people are still drawn to the lottery for these reasons. The prize amounts can be huge, and those who have won them find that their lives change dramatically, for the better and for the worse. However, winning the lottery can also be dangerous. Those who do not know how to manage their winnings can quickly find themselves in financial trouble. For this reason, it is essential to understand the odds of winning a lottery before you play it. The best way to do this is by using a formula that separates the chances of winning from the chance of losing. This will give you the true odds of winning a prize, which will help you decide whether or not to play the lottery. It is also important to consider the tax implications of a lottery win. Many people who win large sums of money end up going bankrupt in a few years because they cannot afford to pay the taxes required by their newfound wealth. To avoid this, you should try to only buy small prizes that do not have huge tax implications.
A Different Way to Think About SaaS: Savings as a Service By Hugo Britt | September 29, 2022 At Una, we like to think of ourselves as a SaaS provider. No, we haven’t shifted our business model and entered the $200 billion global Software-as-a-Service market. We’re still a GPO, but we interpret the acronym “SaaS” a little differently than most people. For us, and the members we serve, SaaS refers to one of our GPO’s primary objectives which is to provide savings as a service. Now, we aren’t the first company to take advantage of the play on words. Actual SaaS providers and fintech companies have used “savings-as-a-service” as a marketing tactic or to tout their application’s capabilities. The catch, however, is that businesses usually have to pay for the initial software that will eventually (and hopefully) lead them to savings. For some businesses, that may make sense depending on industry, categories of spend, or spend threshold amounts. For others, though, having to pay hefty subscription or licensing fees to use a tool doesn’t align with the company’s budget or give way to enough of a savings cushion to warrant the extra costs. How Una's "savings as a service" is similar to traditional SaaS As a group purchasing organization, Una has the ability to offer pre-negotiated contracts (with deeply discounted pricing) from the nation’s leading suppliers on an on-demand basis. Members can access these contracts whenever it makes sense for them to do so, without having to commit to purchasing amounts or contract terms. Here are a few ways in which our “savings as a service” is similar to traditional Software-as-a-Service offerings. Una is a service provider This means we focus on the customer (not on trying to sell a tangible product), listen to our members, understand their needs, tailor our offering, deliver on our promises, and we are specialists in what we do. What sort of service do we provide? Una leverages over $100 billion in buying power to save organizations money via deep discounts, save time by skipping the lengthy RFP processes and supplier selection, and save effort by providing pre-negotiated contracts that are established and ready for use. Anyone can join, no matter the size of their business Before the Cloud and the SaaS model came along, only large established organizations could afford the significant costs involved in purchasing software outright and paying for associated support. While there are still fees involved, SaaS leveled the playing field, meaning organizations of any size with just about any budget could now access the same software as the biggest players in some capacity. The same concept applies to a GPO. Without group purchasing, only the largest organizations had the buying power made possible through high-volume purchasing. By banding together under the GPO umbrella, even the smallest business can access the deep discounts made possible with group purchasing. One of the most attractive benefits of Cloud and SaaS is its accessibility. In the old days, software had to be installed from a disc, often with complex configuration and compatibility. But with SaaS apps already installed and configured in a cloud service, SaaS can now be accessed at the click of a button and enjoyed immediately. With pre-negotiated contracts with major suppliers across several categories already in place, procurement teams are only a phone call away from accessing money, time, and effort savings with a group purchasing organization like Una. We don’t make our members jump through hoops – simply sign up (for free) and start saving at speed. Another attractive benefit of SaaS is its flexibility. Subscribers can usually sign up on a month-by-month basis, meaning they can stop using the service if business conditions change. At the same time, most SaaS providers offer different subscription levels ranging from entry-level to enterprise, providing organizations with the option to flex up and down if needed. Our participating members are not obligated to use Una’s suppliers or contracts, or any other GPO as their sole sourcing strategy. Members leverage category offerings and services based on their unique needs. New GPO members determine which of the pre-negotiated agreements they will participate in based on the available savings. There is no requirement that a member participates in all or even most of the categories offered. Not only are you not locked in, but your time is also freed up in the process. By using a GPO, you’re bypassing the time-consuming RFP and negotiation processes and instead you gain the flexibility to impact other areas within procurement. Customer service is a key part of any SaaS business and reduces the need for in-house IT support teams. At Una, we act as a procurement partner for our members to provide everything from cost savings to supply chain management, member education, cost comparison analysis, data and analytics. Our team of Sourcing Advisors is here to provide support every step of the way. How Una’s "savings as a service" is different from traditional SaaS There is one glaring difference between Una’s version of SaaS and traditional SaaS applications. While most SaaS providers charge their users a subscription fee, Una’s “savings as a service” pricing structure is set up so membership is always free to join and free to use. We collect an administrative fee from our suppliers and use those fees to fund our services. The Una team believes you shouldn’t have to pay money to save money, and that all businesses – regardless of size or status – should be able procure the goods and services they need to function efficiently while improving their bottom lines. Ready to start saving for free? 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Why trusting in other people, loving them and feeling safe requires you to step outside of your comfort zone, risk getting hurt and to accept the reality some people are inevitably going to hurt you and break your heart. In this video coaching newsletter, I discuss an email from a twenty-eight year old, female viewer who is struggling with being feminine, vulnerable and loving others due to her emotionally abusive and controlling father. She recognizes that due to the traumatic and unloving nature of the family she grew up in, this caused her to be shy, sometimes cold and unaffectionate, insecure and even inhibits her ability to let go and enjoy sex. She is very comfortable in her masculine energy, which helps her in her career and in business, but not being comfortable in her feminine energy causes problems in her romantic life. She says when she interacts with a man she has romantic interest in, she changes completely and has a hard time feeling safe and comfortable. During the past year, she has been working on her feminine side. She wants to know what she can do to feel less inhibited, more loving and more trusting. My comments are in (bold parenthesis like this below) in the body of her email. Thank you for giving yourself to the world by sharing your truth and insights. (It’s my purpose, and I love doing it.) Your material already helped me to understand so much more about relationships. I wonder if you would be so kind as to answer a specific question for me as a female. How to not be a “cold fish,” or more nicely put, how to be more open and emotionally expressive. Here is some background… I grew up in a similar family environment as you describe yours, without a lot of touching, intimacy and support, and some emotional abuse and drama instead. I felt strongly disconnected from my father, not getting a lot of positive attention or strength from him. (When you grow up in an environment like that, you’re constantly in reactionary mode, trying not to piss people off. When you’re emotionally conditioned to think that is normal, you grow up very unsure of yourself and experience the same situations in your relationships.) He was a weak person, trying to cover up by dominance. (Being dominating tells me he was full of fear and anger, and he didn’t feel comfortable with himself.) We fought a lot, and things got really bad in my teenage years and escalated when I moved out to study. That was when I broke contact with him. (Sometimes you have to do that.) Through my childhood experiences, I learned to stand up for myself and not rely on anybody. (It’s true. When you’re in those kinds of situations, it teaches you self-reliance.) I display a lot of masculine behaviors – pursuing my dreams, being independent, and running my own business, but I suck at relationships and stay single over extended periods of time. (There’s nothing wrong with that. Why waste your time on a less than spectacular relationship? I highly recommend the DVD series, “Reclaiming Your True Identity: The Power of Vulnerability” by Tony Robbins. The woman in the video wasn’t comfortable in her natural femininity either. Most people are so fearful and don’t know how to get the kinds of people in their life they want, they’ll hold on to anything and just settle. It’s a courageous thing to take your power back and do what you want to do, without being influenced by somebody else.) I can identify in myself a lot of traits about the shy, messed up girl, as you describe it in your videos – acting distant, not initiating touching or sex, feeling extremely insecure, having trouble to allow myself being completely taken, letting go and having orgasms with a partner. (If a woman doesn’t feel safe and comfortable in her own skin, she will have a hard time letting go and trusting a man. Being aware of how the environment you grew up in influences you can help you take control of the situation.) I am by no means shy in my normal social interactions, but when I am attracted to somebody, I change completely. (That’s the wrong thing to do, especially if you’re being driven by fear. Somebody may betray you, but that’s how you learn. Those experiences shape you. The idea is to not let it ruin you forever.) In the dating stage, there is a lot of insecurity about not being good enough and fear of coming across as needy if I show too many signs of interest. (That’s where my book can really help you, because you can learn how women naturally behave in a relationship. Dating Is Like Tennis. If you leave a message for a person, wait for them to get back to you.) I know that I really need to change my old patterns to be able to have a fulfilled relationship as I envision it. I am 28 now and started to work on my feminine side about a year ago by being more vulnerable and honest in all my relationships and also admitting my weaknesses, instead of pretending that I have everything together. (There’s nothing wrong with putting it out there, and you shouldn’t be ashamed about it. This has shaped you, and you can help other people because of it. Everything that happens in life happens for a reason.) Sometimes my exercises come down to really basic things, like identifying what I am actually feeling at the moment. To be honest, it is rather painful, but yeah, I guess it is weakness leaving my body. (You’ve got to feel it to heal it. There’s nothing wrong with feeling sad and depressed. Things that end end because they’re supposed to. The idea is to get the lesson and learn from it, so you don’t repeat the same mistake going forward.) I would be very grateful if you could give me some ideas or insights on how to be less inhibited and more loving and trusting, while still maintaining healthy boundaries and stop acting out old behaviors in romantic relationships. (The more successful, self-reliant, independent and happy you become, people will attack you. Human beings tend to attack in other people what they’re disconnected from within themselves. Get out there, speak from your heart, put it out there and be proud of it. Don’t be afraid to take risks.) Thank you so much for your time and support Corey! Love & Blessings, *Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. **Free with a new Audible.com membership If you have a question you would like me to consider answering in a future Video Coaching Newsletter, you can send it (3-4 paragraphs/500 words max) to this email address: [email protected] If you feel I have added value to your life, you can show your appreciation by doing one of the following three things: From my heart to yours, Author, Speaker, Peak Performance Coach, Entrepreneur “One way you can help free yourself from fear of being hurt in your relationships is to accept the fact that as long as you are interacting with other human beings, some of them are going to hurt you, say or do mean things to you, and getting your heart broken is just an inevitable reality of life. The key is to be aware of and decide what meaning you assign to the circumstances of your life. It’s smart to ask yourself empowering questions like, “What’s good about this? How can I learn from this? How can this experience make me better going forward? Etc.” If you ask yourself good quality questions, even about negative events or experiences, you force your brain to come up with positive and empowering answers. It’s impossible to avoid feeling pain or negative emotions in life, but by being aware of your self-talk and asking yourself good quality questions, you can remain in control of your outcome and destiny, instead of being reactionary and feeling like life happens to you instead of for you.” ~ Coach Corey Wayne Click Anywhere on Today's Instagram Image Below & You'll Be Taken To My Instagram Page. When you get to my Instagram page, click the "Follow" Button so you can follow me on Instagram. I upload several new Instagram photos per week.
3.7V Lithium Charger Module – 1A Charge – 3A Output – Protection – USB-C |Need more than we have? Order now, we will ship when back in stock. Lead time about 2-3 weeks. See our backorder policy. |3 - 9 |10% CAD 1.76 |10 - 24 |12.5% CAD 1.71 |15% CAD 1.66 - Reviews (0) This Lithium Charger Module is made for charging rechargeable lithium batteries using the constant-current/constant-voltage (CC/CV) charging method. In addition to safely charging a lithium battery, the module also provides the necessary protection required by lithium batteries. The Lithium Charger Module uses the TP4056 Li-Ion charge controller IC and a separate protection IC. There are other types of modules on the market that use the TP4056 but lack any protection circuits to provide the necessary protection needed with lithium batteries. Modules with protective features can be recognized by the chips soldered to the board: There are 2 additional chips beside the TP4056 charging controller; the DW01A Li-Ion battery protection IC, and the dual power MOSFET battery disconnect switch 8205A. This setup provides the following features: - Manage the constant current to constant voltage charging of a connected lithium battery - Over-discharge protection – keeps your battery from being discharged below 2.4V, a healthy minimum voltage level for your battery. If a connected battery has been discharged below 2.4V the module will cut output power from the battery until the battery voltage has been re-charged above 3.0V (the over-discharge release voltage), which at that time the module will again allow discharge of power from the battery to a connected load. Although the module cuts output power from the battery during an over-discharge situation, it still allows charging of the battery to occur through the parasitic diode of the discharge control MOSFET (FS8205A Dual MOSFET). - Overcharge protection – the module will safely charge your battery to 4.2V - Overcurrent and short-circuit protection – the module will cut the output from the battery if the discharge rate exceeds 3A or if a short-circuit condition occurs - Soft-start protection limits inrush current - Trickle charge (battery reconditioning) – if the voltage level of the connected battery is less than 2.9V, the module will use a trickle charge current of 130mA until the battery voltage reaches 2.9V, at which point the charge current will be linearly increased to the configured charge current. The Lithium Charger Module can be powered by a micro USB cable or the IN+ and IN- connections. The power source needs to be able to provide at least 1A for the charger to correctly charge a connected battery. Most modern phone/USB chargers can provide 1A or more; refer to the label on your phone charger to verify. If you use the micro USB connection, be sure to use a USB cable that is made to carry at least 1A. Furthermore, the board includes two indicator LEDs to indicate charging and charge termination (complete). The charge current is preset to 1A, which is optimum to safely charge batteries with capacities of 1.4 to 5 Ah. The Lithium Charger Module itself needs only some micro amps whenever it is connected to a battery. It is fine to leave the battery connected for long periods, but it can drain the battery after a couple of months. We recommend disconnecting the module from the battery when not in use for several months. It is possible to connect two lithium battery cells of the same type in parallel to form an equivalent single-cell battery with a total capacity of twice that of the individual single cells, but we do not recommend connecting more than two cells at a time to this module. Only balanced cells of the exact same type and production batch should be used for a connection in parallel. USB Fast Charger Spoof Module – universal Power Supply 5-20V0 out of 5 3.7V Lithium Charger with Booster Output 4.2-27V, 5W0 out of 5 Lithium Charger Booster with Level Indicator – 5V 2.1A0 out of 5 3.7V Li-Ion Lithium Charger 1A Charge – 3A Output – Protection – micro-USB0 out of 5
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If you want to learn even more concerning our job, this internet site provides info regarding the group, web links to publicly available research study and updates on our project advancement. They need a wide range of secure plants and also vegetables, in addition to the right supplements. She is particularly interested in multidisciplinary study as well as in enhancing AI approaches by integrating understanding of its application domain names (e.g. physics, or here linguistics). When she leaves her computer system, Adeline appreciates analysis as well as playing songs. This Infographic shows our study findings into the language of on-line youngster sexual groomers. Past the panel, the meeting consisted of several papers on intriguing and important subjects within pragmatics and discussion. These included papers on importance theory, politeness and impoliteness, relational work, speech acts (particularly apologies and also demands), numbers of speech, irony, as well as humour. Several documents looked at discussion and also identity, including one from a DRAGON-S participant that checked out the building of in-group identifications by right-wing extremists (Perkins, 2022). The Guard device will certainly reinforce child securing experts’ capability to stop youngsters from being sexually groomed online. It will likewise enable end users to understand and also better count on the AI decision-making process when recognizing online grooming material. Register For News And Deals Historically, offender-to-offender communication has been mostly disregarded in existing kid sexual assault study, remaining understudied to this day. Recently, nevertheless, there have been boosting forays right into this area by criminologists, psycho therapists, and currently linguists, that are looking for to check out the worrying trouble of offenders congregating in on-line areas. 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Chedza is a seasoned public relationships, media, as well as government management as well as communication monitoring professional from Botswana in Southern Africa. DRAGON DAD is currently a PhD Commonwealth scholar at Swansea College in the Division of Media and Communication. Online groomers use language to create a connection with the kids they exploit, to get and afterwards betray youngsters’s trust, exploiting youngsters’s fantastic sociability, kind-heartedness, and curiosity. Task DRAGON-S is working to keep kids risk-free from this form of technology-assisted child misuse (DRAGON-S represents Developing Resistance Versus Grooming Online– Spot and Shield). This system has actually been collaboratively created with Legal Advancement Laboratory Wales, sustained by the European Regional Growth Fund with the Welsh Government. Nuance Communications, Inc. is the leader and leader in conversational AI innovations that bring intelligence to everyday job and life.
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Responsible Care at Air Liquide Responsible Care® is the chemical manufacturing industry’s commitment to the continuous improvement of health, safety, environment and security. Air Liquide is committed to providing a safe, secure, and healthful workplace for our employees and to being a responsible, environmentally friendly neighbor to the communities in which we operate and live. Our management system is independently certified by a third party to ensure continued conformance to the requirements of Responsible Care® and support our efforts for continuous improvement. Visit American Chemistry Council for more information about Responsible Care. Our Commitment to Responsible Care Chemistry is essential to the products and services that help make our lives safer, healthier and better. Through the Responsible Care initiative, Air Liquide Large Industries has made a commitment to improve our environmental, health, safety and security performance. Accordingly, we believe and subscribe to the following principles: - Lead our companies in ethical ways that increasingly benefit society, the economy and the environment. - Design and develop products that can be manufactured, transported, used and disposed of or recycled safely. - Work with customers, carriers, suppliers, distributors and contractors to foster the safe and secure use, transport and disposal of chemicals and provide hazard and risk information that can be accessed and applied in their operations and products. - Design and operate our facilities in a safe, secure and environmentally sound manner. - Instill a culture throughout all levels of our organizations to continually identify, reduce and manage process safety risks. - Promote pollution prevention, minimization of waste and conservation of energy and other critical resources at every stage of the life cycle of our products. - Cooperate with governments at all levels and organizations in the development of effective and efficient safety, health, environmental and security laws, regulations and standards. - Support education and research on the health, safety, environmental effects and security of our products and processes. - Communicate product, service and process risks to our stakeholders and listen to and consider their perspectives. - Make continual progress towards our goal of no accidents, injuries or harm to human health and the environment from our products and operations and openly report our health, safety, environmental and security performance. - Seek continual improvement in our integrated Responsible Care Management System® to address environmental, health, safety and security performance. - Promote Responsible Care by encouraging and assisting others to adhere to these guiding principles. Commitment to Product Safety Code As a Responsible Care® member company, Air Liquide commits to the safe management of our products by: - Evaluating and characterizing the potential health and environmental risks of our products and establishing practices to mitigate those risks to our employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders - Maintaining information on HSES impacts, intended uses and exposures for new and existing products - Communicating these impacts along the value chain to our employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders Safety Data Sheets |Product Stewardship - Steam |Product Stewardship - Argon |Product Stewardship - Syngas |Product Stewardship - Syngas 2 |Product Stewardship - Nitrogen |Product Stewardship - Hydrogen |Product Stewardship - Carbon Monoxide Commitment to Process Safety Code As a Responsible Care® member company, Air Liquide commits to the safe operation of our processing facilities by: - Developing and implementing a comprehensive process safety management system to manage risk and improve performance - Providing all employees with the necessary knowledge, expertise, tools and training to manage process risks in their operations - Holding employees accountable for process safety performance and allocating adequate resources to achieve performance expectations Commitment to Security Code As a Responsible Care® member company, Air Liquide is committed to help protect employees, contractors, people of the community, transportation of products, information and information systems by using a risk-based approach to identify, assess, and address vulnerabilities, prevent or mitigate incidents.
Laura Parkan joins C3E & women in hydrogen to take on the energy transition Published on July 14, 2023 This week C3E, the Clean Energy, Education and Empowerment Initiative, brought together industry leaders for a discussion on hydrogen and the energy transition. Hydrogen today provides a unique opportunity to transform our energy economy to one that is sustainable, reliable and efficient. Transformational as hydrogen is, so are the executives and industry leaders advancing the market today - women leaders in particular. C3E, a partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, MIT Energy Initiative, Stanford Energy and Texas A&M Energy Institute, is an organization committed to fostering and advancing women’s leadership in clean energy. The recent panel, “Women in Hydrogen: Hydrogen, A Rising Pillar of Our Clean Energy Future” brought together female hydrogen experts from industry, government and academia. Air Liquide’s VP of Hydrogen Energy for the Americas, Laura Parkan provided a window into the industrial view of hydrogen and its potential to decarbonize across sectors. Laura highlighted Air Liquide’s 60 year commitment to the hydrogen market and the importance of leveraging that history into a more sustainable future. I’ve had the honor of participating in many industry panels but the C3E event provided a wonderful reminder that women are a driving force in the hydrogen market. In the halls of government, in academia and out in the field, hydrogen advocates are working to grow hydrogen, a clean energy technology, into a national ecosystem. The talent among the panel, and throughout the industry, gives me confidence that together, we can advance the transition to a clean energy future. - Laura Parkan Laura was joined in conversation by fellow panelists Sunita Satyapal, Director, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy; Amy Cradic, SVP & COO of Non-Utility Businesses, Strategy and External Affairs, New Jersey Resources; Kristine Wiley, Vice President, Low Carbon Energy Solutions, GTI Energy and moderator Naomi Boness, Managing Director, Stanford Natural Gas Initiative, and Co-Managing Director, Stanford Hydrogen Initiative. At Air Liquide, hydrogen energy is an important part of meeting our strategic objectives including decarbonizing the planet, but perhaps less obviously, acting for all. Acting for all includes acting for our employees and fostering a culture of empowerment, which is critical to our goal of having 35% of women among professionals and managers by 2025. The Air Liquide women leading the hydrogen market today are paving the way for a more sustainable and more equitable future, and workforce, tomorrow. of women among professionals and managers by 2025 to meet our goals.
Responding to the call of Palestinian civil society to join the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction movement against Israel, we are a U.S. campaign focused specifically on a boycott of Israeli academic and cultural institutions, as delineated by PACBI (Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel). If you wish to endorse this call for an academic and cultural boycott, please email us at: [email protected] or complete the form below. “In light of Israel’s persistent violations of international law, and Given that, since 1948, hundreds of UN resolutions have condemned Israel’s colonial and discriminatory policies as illegal and called for immediate, adequate and effective remedies, and Given that all forms of international intervention and peace-making have until now failed to convince or force Israel to comply with humanitarian law, to respect fundamental human rights and to end its occupation and oppression of the people of Palestine, and In view of the fact that people of conscience in the international community have historically shouldered the moral responsibility to fight injustice, as exemplified in the struggle to abolish apartheid in South Africa through diverse forms of boycott, divestment and sanctions; Inspired by the struggle of South Africans against apartheid and in the spirit of international solidarity, moral consistency and resistance to injustice and oppression, We, representatives of Palestinian civil society, call upon international civil society organizations and people of conscience all over the world to impose broad boycotts and implement divestment initiatives against Israel similar to those applied to South Africa in the apartheid era. We appeal to you to pressure your respective states to impose embargoes and sanctions against Israel. We also invite conscientious Israelis to support this Call, for the sake of justice and genuine peace. These non-violent punitive measures should be maintained until Israel meets its obligation to recognize the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination and fully complies with the precepts of international law by: 1. Ending its occupation and colonization of all Arab lands and dismantling the Wall; 2. Recognizing the fundamental rights of the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel to full equality; and 3. Respecting, protecting and promoting the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties as stipulated in UN resolution 194.” [For more information: http://www.pacbi.org/campaign_statement.htm] PACBI and the entire movement for boycott, divestment, and sanctions (representing the overwhelming majority among Palestinian civil society parties, unions, networks and organizations) emphasize fundamental Palestinian rights, sanctioned by international law and universal human rights principles that ought to be respected by Israel to end the boycott. We struggle to achieve an end to Israel’s three-tiered injustice and oppression: 1) occupation and colonization in the 1967-occupied Palestinian territory; 2) denial of the refugees’ rights, paramount among which is their right to return to their homes of origin, as per UN General Assembly Resolution 194; and 3) the system of racial discrimination, or apartheid, to which Palestinian (all non-Jewish) citizens of Israel are subjected to. The principles guiding the PACBI campaign and the three goals outlined above are also points of unity for the US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (USCACBI). We believe it is time to take a public, principled stance in support of equality, self-determination, human rights (including the right to education), and true democracy, especially in light of the censorship and silencing of the Palestine question in U.S. universities, as well as U.S. society at large. There can be no academic freedom in Israel/Palestine unless all academics are free and all students are free to pursue their academic desires. If you are committed to these principles of unity, and wish to work on a campaign of boycotting academic and cultural institutions guided by this approach, please join our campaign. [See information below.] Endorse the campaign!
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Merchants have marketed fidget spinners as sensory toys for children on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. Within days, though, the hand-held gadget experienced a wild surge in popularity and became a must-have for every young person – and plenty of adults, too. The basic fidget spinner consists of three prongs centered around a circle. Flick a prong, and the triangle shape becomes a blur, almost like a ceiling fan. Several companies manufacture the toys and sell them virtually everywhere – airports, gas stations, grocery stores, and, of course, toy stores. If you’re wondering what the great appeal behind the fidget spinner is, you’re not alone. Just like you, many parents are scratching their heads in bewilderment. After all, the toys don’t make much noise; they don’t beep or flash or do anything too exciting. And yet, the fidget spinner and its cousin, the fidget cube, now dominate 49 of the top 50 rankings on Amazon. They’ve invaded classrooms and self-proclaimed “fidget experts” have posted hundreds of videos on YouTube demonstrating dozens of tricks. And it’s not just kids – adults want them too! Fidget spinners are showing up in college classrooms, on train rides, and at the workplace. In fact, Forbes magazine has named the fidget spinner the official office toy of 2017. While toy fads constantly come and go, there hasn’t been a fad of this magnitude since the hula hoop craze of 1958, when an estimated 25 million sold in just a few months. Parents and educators are on the fence about this fad, though. The price tag is conservative and it keeps the kids occupied. But some claim it’s a tremendous classroom distraction. The novelty of the fidget spinner will fade. However, will they be like the Rubik’s Cube, or forgotten in a playroom? Here’s what you’ll want to know about the latest fad: 1.) No scientific backing for fidget spinners Merchants market fidget spinners as stress-relievers and self-care tools for ADHD and autism. Parents buy them hoping they will help their children concentrate in class and alleviate their symptoms. It’s important to note, though, that there is no scientific evidence backing this claim. While some might find that they do provide temporary relief from symptoms, they should never be used in place of therapy or medication. 2.) Choose fidget spinners cheaply One of the biggest selling factors of this fad is the modest price tag – most go for just a couple of bucks. Like every popular fad, though, opportunists have been quick to cash in on the craze. The market boasts luxury spinners with flashing lights or with more ball bearings to supposedly guarantee a longer spin time. These deluxe versions come with a price tag of a few hundred dollars or more. Kids are thrilled with the cheaper versions, and they fulfill their purpose perfectly. Don’t shell out big bucks, because this fad may be over in a few weeks. By then, your child may never look at a spinner again. 3.) Classroom chaos A lone spinner produces a low, almost indistinct whir. Multiply that by 25, though, and you’ve got quite a racket. Now imagine trying to teach over that din. Fidget spinners might look like the perfect classroom toy; they’re small enough to fit under the desk and make hardly any noise. But some schools have found them too distracting and have banned them. Aside from the hum, the toys often hit the floor, adding to the distraction. Other teachers don’t mind the noise, though, and claim they support concentration while providing a legitimate sensory aid for those who need it. Make sure your child’s teacher is OK with the fidget spinner in the classroom before your child brings it to school. 4.) Smartphone substitute While no scientific studies have backed this claim, many posit that its popularity is linked to its vibration, which mimics that of a smartphone. They theorize that the toy serves as a salve for the smartphone-addicted child, who loves the feel of a screen throbbing. Whether this is true or not remains to be proven, but if there’s a choice, remember that the toy won’t mess with your child’s attention span or internal clock the way screen time does. Here to stay, or gone tomorrow? It’s anyone’s guess. Meanwhile, though, make smart, informed choices about the latest toy fad. Your Turn: Do you think fidget spinners should be allowed in classrooms? Why or why not? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! If you like what you read, then join our e-mail list!
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This paper addresses the issue of political cartooning during Italian fascism, with specific reference to the role of women, as it is symbolised in the cartoons (i.e.the woman-mother/care-taker/fascist/worker). The latter will be revealed through a careful study of the contradictions generated by fascism and the representation of this ‘New Woman’ in political satire. The caricatures I will examine belong strictly to the Left discourse. They received high circulation figures and characterised Italy’s popular culture during the 1920’s. Whilst fascism did not provide any space for women to join the high ranks of the PNF (Partito Nazionale Fascista), the Left similarly did not provide any emancipatory discourse equal to a feminist one. Hence, at this stage women are engaged to different role-positions, which do not differentiate in party politics, but are more deeply embedded in the social spectrum of the society. In order to explain this contradiction, I will employ Ernesto Laclau’s concept of the ‘floating signifier’ for my analysis. I will begin with a presentation of discourse theory with specific reference to the ‘floating signifier.’ Following that, I will present a historical background and then turn to a series of examples. "Contradiction and the Role of the ‘Floating Signifier’: Identity and the ‘New Woman’ in Italian Cartoons During Fascism," Journal of International Women's Studies: Vol. 11: 4, Article 9. Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol11/iss4/9
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Puebla, Mexico, September 30, 2016 (venezuelanalysis.com) – A group of 29 countries called for the Venezuelan government and opposition to engage in renewed national dialogue Thursday, amid calls for more US sanctions against the South American country. Led by the right-wing government of Paraguay, the international group including the US and UK called on President Nicolas Maduro to “ensure the full respect of human rights, due process, the separation of powers and the consolidation of a representative democracy”. Issued during a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the statement also called for the Venezuelan government to ensure the organisation of a presidential recall referendum. Venezuela condemned the declaration as “interventionist”, while its regional allies drew support outweighing the Paraguayan statement. A call from Cuba for respect for state sovereignty drew the support of 88 countries. Maduro described the outcome of the UNHRC meeting as a “great victory” for Venezuela. “To their 29 votes, we got 88,” he said. The fiery session Thursday was the latest in a series of jabs at Venezuela over the course of the meeting. When the UNHRC forum began on September 13, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein lashed out at Maduro’s government over “allegations of repression of opposition voices, arbitrary arrests and excessive use of force against peaceful protests”. A major anti-government rally two days later drew thousands of opposition supporters to the streets of Caracas and other major Venezuelan cities, with no signs of widespread police crackdowns or repression. Another large rally is scheduled to take place on October 12. More International Setbacks, Possible Sanctions The controversy at the UNHRC followed weeks of bad news for Venezuela’s international relations. Earlier this month Venezuela was barred from its position as president of the South American trade bloc Mercosur, while Maduro’s hosting of a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement failed to draw more than a handful of international allies. Then on Wednesday, US lawmakers issued renewed condemnation, and calls for new sanctions on Caracas. On Tuesday, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for the release of “political prisoners” in Venezuela. “This resolution states in no uncertain terms that President Maduro’s shameful and rampant corruption in Venezuela must end,” said Florida Representative and former chairperson of the Democratic National Committee Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Schultz herself faced allegations of corruption earlier this year, after whistle-blower website Wikileaks released documents that appeared to show Schultz and other leading party officials failed to maintain impartiality during the Democratic primaries. CNE Head Targeted by Rubio The day after the House issued its latest Venezuela resolution, long time anti-Venezuela campaigner Senator Marco Rubio called on President Barack Obama to authorise sanctions on government officials including the head of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), Tibisay Lucena. Rubio claimed Lucena and other top officials have “committed significant acts of violence or human rights abuses”. Lucena herself has no oversight over Venezuela’s security forces, which have been accused of human rights abuses. Nor has she directly been involved in the arrest of opposition political figures such as Leopoldo Lopez, who was imprisoned in 2015 after a Venezuelan court found him guilty of inciting a wave of deadly violence. As head of the CNE, Lucena has been criticised by opposition supporters, who say her organisation has dragged its feet on preparing for a presidential recall referendum, which could lead to Maduro being forced from power early. CNE officials have responded to the complaints by arguing the opposition itself has slowed the referendum by allegedly including bogus signatures in a preliminary petition that was required to prompt a recall vote. Last week, the CNE confirmed the referendum would not be possible until next year, dashing opposition hopes of forcing new elections. The timing of the referendum is significant: if it takes place before January 10, 2017, Maduro could be forced from office, and snap elections held. If the referendum is held after this cut off point, Maduro will simply be replaced by his vice-president for the rest of the normal presidential term. The CNE’s handling of the referendum has also been criticised by the US, prompting backlash from the Maduro administration. In a bid to ease tensions, the US and Venezuela are expected to hold new diplomatic talks in the coming weeks. According to a report from the Associated Press this week, the talks will include Venezuelan officials and a US Department of State official. The official was named as Thomas Shannon, the state department’s current undersecretary of state for political affairs. No further details of the meeting have been released, though another recent meeting between Venezuelan officials and US Secretary of State John Kerry reportedly focused on the detention of Joshua Holt. A US national, Holt was detained by the Venezuelan military in June, under allegations of stockpiling firearms in the home of his wife in Venezuela. Holt’s relatives have denied the allegations.
It’s budget time. And the debates begin. How much budget to allocate for fundraising? How much for communications? How much for marketing? And those debates migrate to who owns each of the functions. One non-profit leader believes that it all belongs together, and that marketing and communications belong in the fundraising management group. Another leader, who has come out of a commercial marketing background, argues that communications and marketing should be a separate function from fundraising. Fundraising, she says, is about getting donors and money, while marketing and communications is about promoting, enhancing, and protecting the brand. A third leader, who comes from a communications background, feels strongly that the communications function should be the main driver of fundraising and marketing messaging, and therefore it needs a seat at the management table to make sure that happens. After all, he says, fundraisers are not as good at the whole communication thing – they need expert help. The outcome of these competing points of view is an organization structure and budget that, in our opinion, is off-point and ineffective in accomplishing the dual task of raising funds for program and promoting the brand. And that means a lot of wasted money and division between staff in these departments who are bickering and infighting about what is right and who gets to do what. The result? Here are a few examples: - The communications department is tasked with producing the annual reports, which are pretty, but are devoid of any impact reporting (how a donor’s gift caused change), fail to include any set up for an ask, and lack the level of emotional impact needed to motivate the reader to get involved and give. - The marketing department is given the responsibility to create advocacy campaigns that increase awareness. They are rewarded for increasing open and click rates and are ecstatic when peers in the marketplace notice their creative ads, promos, and emails. They have no responsibility for generating financial resources and think about fundraising communicators as a slightly lower class of communicators. After all, they say, those fundraisers are dealing with that emotional stuff, and their communication pieces are rather basic, lacking polish and sophistication. - The fundraising function must rely on marketing and communications to provide resources for fundraising. But many of those collateral pieces, websites, email campaigns and other digital media efforts don’t work because the creative staff in those departments don’t understand how fundraising works. All the above ways of operating cause dysfunction and confusion. And more importantly, they are the root cause for the organization’s lack of fundraising success. Why? Here are the three main reasons: - There are conflicting objectives. There is not an overall strategic plan that pulls these different functions together to work toward the same objective. - There are conflicting skill sets in the labor pool. And each of those skill sets are seeking to find expression. This is normal, but it creates negative and competitive energy in the culture. - This set up wastes precious resources, which means there is less budget for fundraising. And less money for fundraising translates into less net revenue for program. Non-profit leaders and managers regularly manage these functions in this way. Jeff and I have seen it over and over again in large organizations and small. And the main reason this happens is that these decision makers do not understand how fundraising works. Because if they did, they would understand that the marketing and communication functions fit naturally into a good strategic fundraising plan. Here’s what I mean: - The main purpose of a non-profit is to address a societal need. This could relate to people, the environment, animals, systems, etc. - A non-profit needs resources to fulfill its mission. The major resource is financial. A secondary one is volunteers, which provide no cost or low-cost labor to help the non-profit fulfill its mission. - Financial resources come from acquiring donors of all types: individual and institutional donors. - An effective strategy for acquiring donors is to cause awareness of the need, create desire to DO something about meeting that need, and provide a way for the donor to give. This three-point approach should happen all the time in all media channels. Sometimes the ask component will be “louder” and more apparent; other times it will be softer… but it will always be there. The point here is that in this strategy and approach, all the fundraising, marketing, and communication efforts are collapsed into one integrated effort that is focused on acquiring donors. This approach not only acquires the donor but also satisfies the need to enhance and protect the brand. Why would you do this any other way? Because that’s how you did it at the last place you worked out in the commercial world, so it makes sense to do that here. No, that’s not a good reason. In fact, it’s a flawed reason – one that must be changed. Don’t keep buying into this wrong way of doing non-profit communication and marketing. Decide today to integrate the functions in a focused way into the broader fundraising agenda. You will be glad you did as you experience an influx of more net revenue and increased fundraising success.
Claudia Wieser is a German artist who lives and works in Berlin. Wieser (born in Freilassing, Germany in 1973) creates drawings, sculptures, wall installations and tapestries based on the principle of geometric abstraction. For her second solo exhibition with Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York Claudia Wieser transformed the gallery space in an environment that is inspired by the BBC Television series “I, Claudius” from 1976. This video provides you with an exhibition walkthrough on the occasion of the opening reception on 1 March 2018. Claudia Wieser: Chapter. Solo Exhibition at Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York. Opening reception, March 1, 2018. > Right-click (Mac: ctrl-click) this link to download Quicktime video file. Thallus: “Everyone is an actor in Rome. The theater isn´t what it was.” Aristarchus: “No, and I’ll tell you something else. It never was, what it was.” I, Claudius by Robert Graves, 1976 BBC adaptation Marianne Boesky Gallery is pleased to present Claudia Wieser’s Chapter, the Berlin-based artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. Drawing inspiration from the BBC Television series “I, Claudius” (1976), Wieser transforms the gallery’s white box into an arena where history, artifice and social constructs collide. Wieser’s practice derives from the distinct, but interrelated realms of fine art, architecture, design, and film. These elements are united by Wieser’s engagement with geometric patterning as a means of abstraction and a manifestation of spirit, psychic space and the subconscious. The exhibition highlights Wieser’s adept ability to create an experiential environment through a reductive vocabulary of composite wallpaper, ornamented woodwork, gilded drawings, hand-painted tiles, and multifaceted mirrors. Robert Graves’ novels “I, Claudius” and “Claudius, The God,” are told from the title character’s perspective in a time of prosperity and intrigue in imperial Rome when power and insanity reigned in equal parts. Set during a period when divinity or other characteristics were conveyed through visual tropes, the intentionally anachronistic 1976 BBC adaptation provides fertile ground for a range of explorations, from aesthetic inquiry and play to its uncanny prescience to contemporary social and political dialogues. Images drawn from the series are fragmented and recombined with those from other real-life contexts to create composite wallpaper installed on three of the four gallery walls. Characters, historic and powerful, shift in and out of focus and are viewed through the different lenses and perspectives of past and present setting the first scene of Chapter. Against the backdrop of Wieser’s wallpaper, there are three tiled plinths that function as monoliths as well as stages populated with groups of wooden sculptures. For Wieser, the varying shapes and sizes of the sculptures are indicative of their personalities, like a family constellation—restrained, robust, refined. She distinctly adorns each by hand further emphasizing their individual characteristics. This gathering of characters, of which the viewer becomes one, is reflected back by mirrors, copper and other metal-leafed works installed in the scenography. Here, as in a movie, what is real and imagined is indiscernible and the span of time is skimmed, cropped, and erased. The individual chapters of a life or a story are conflated with memory and perception. Guided by Wieser’s meticulous hand, the scene provokes questions about the relationships between these elements inviting viewers to create their own associations and narratives. Claudia Wieser was born in Freilassing, Germany in 1973. Following an apprenticeship as a blacksmith, Wieser studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, Germany. She has exhibited worldwide at institutions including The Drawing Center, New York, NY, Kunsthalle Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany, Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany, Museo d´Arte Contemporanea, Villa Croce, Genoa, Italy, and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. She will be included in the group exhibition Hinge Picture, Memory Images at the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA on view March 14 – June 13, 2018. Opening in February 2019, she will be the subject of a solo exhibition at the UB Art Galleries, Buffalo, NY. Her work is included in several public and prominent private collections, including, those of the Contemporary Art Collection of the Federal Republic of Germany, DekaBank Art Collection, Germany, Deutsche Bundesbank Kunstsammlung, Frankfurt, Germany, Helaba Art Collection, Germany, Lenbachhaus, Munich, Germany, Sammlung Goetz, Munich, Germany, among others. The artist is currently based in Berlin.
According to the National Center for Assisted Living, there were an estimated 5.87 million people over the age of 85 in 2011. This number is expected to reach a staggering 14.1 million by 2040, meaning that the demand for high-quality assisted living facilities will continue to increase. Families who are looking for skilled nursing alternatives are becoming more interested in seeking out luxury assisted living homes for their loved ones. There are many attractive qualities that a luxury assisted living home offers. Let’s take a closer look at some of these qualities. Five-Star Assisted Living Facilities Before we get into the inherent qualities of a luxury assisted living home, it’s important to understand just what, exactly, constitutes a luxury option when it comes to housing for older folks. A well-run assisted living home of any type will provide a safe and stimulating environment for residents to enjoy their older years. At a luxury option, there will be more amenities, and comfort and convenience will play a significant role in residents’ daily lives. A luxury assisted living home may be a converted historical building, a newly built structure that offers all of the latest features, or something in between. Look for These Qualities When Searching for the Right Luxury Assisted Living Home for Your Loved One In addition to being surrounded by like-minded people from similar backgrounds, a luxury assisted living home can provide a number of benefits to residents. One such quality is the level of dining options and social activities. While most assisted living homes do provide nutritious food options, the food and overall dining experience will be superior at a luxury home. Additionally, the activities and outings will also be at an elevated level Health and wellness are also much easier to maintain in low-stress environments, and when every physical and emotional need of the residents is addressed, it’s easier for them to live a low-stress life. Many facilities have appropriate care and medical attention, but with luxury options, there’s a lot more comfort and convenience than at a traditional assisted living home. Luxury assisted living homes provide the mental and physical stimulation to help residents lead full lives, no matter their age. If you’re looking for a luxury home that can provide your loved one with the quality of life they deserve, consider Via Elegante’s assisted living and memory care home communities. Contact us today to learn more about our care and services.
Community Connection Planned for Thurs. March 21 A connected community is a vibrant community, and Orange City provides many opportunities for residents to connect with each other. One regularly held event is Community Connection, a casual, social event sponsored in part by the Orange City Chamber of Commerce. Community Connection is open to anyone in Orange City, and residents have enjoyed connecting with their neighbors at this regularly held social event. This next Community Connection will be held Thursday, March 21, at C & H Body Shop in Orange City from 4-7 p.m. Free refreshments and great company are courtesy of C & H Body Shop and The Moving Company. Community Connection was started as a way for familiar and new faces to connect and network over community happenings and opportunities. Businesses in the community have hosted the event and offer free appetizers and drinks for attendees to enjoy. Past Community Connection events have been held at and hosted by Town Square Coffee House + Kitchen and Holland House. Landsmeer Golf Club was also the venue in the past with the evening hosted by Benji Hulstein of New York Life. Follow the Orange City Chamber of Commerce on Facebook to for news and updates on events like Community Connection.
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London, UK, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Web3 company, AmazeWallet, has built a Layer 1 network which is capable of running on smartphones, taking a huge leap forward for blockchain technology. The light nodes are housed within a feature-packed ‘super’ app, which allows users to mine tokens, mint NFTs, swap crypto and even send encrypted messages. It is currently available on iOS and Android in a testing stage. A super-app built for global adoption Coming from software giants with billions of daily active users, the international AmazeWallet team started building this ‘next generation’ of blockchain ecosystem in 2017. They want everyone within Web3—developers, NFT artists, traders, crypto miners, investors, the privacy-conscious (and beyond)—to benefit from their technology, and even have a global payments system already planned in the roadmap. The underlying chain is an ideal platform for app developers and businesses to build on: one which is as ready for mass adoption as the current Web2 infrastructure. Pushing the boundaries of mobile technology Blockchain is ripe for innovation and has recently faced harsh challenges from the wider industry and critics, due to the lack of scalability and security (which it was supposed to solve in the very first instance!). The Amaze project, during all this turmoil, has involved over 400 coding contributors to deliver first-time tech breakthroughs, such as trustless multi-chain access, sharding, quantum-resistant security and 2128 better encryption than SHA256. Using AmazeWallet, users can contribute to securing the network for as little as 1-2% battery power per day, and 36mb of data per month. AmazeWallet CEO, Jeffrey Lee says: “Web3 projects tend to try and deliver, either great customer experiences or underlying scalable infrastructure—but rarely both. The combination of our end-user AmazeWallet app with its high-performing AmazeChain makes us unique in our approach and allows us to achieve mass adoption. We are relentlessly improving and have already issued eight updates based on community feedback in our Beta testing.” A successful test in a bear market After coming out of stealth mode back in November, over 70,000 wallets have been created on the AmazeChain testnet in just six weeks. Despite the challenging crypto and tech market conditions, we believe that teams which are building real use cases and valuable products will undoubtedly attract a community and create long-term value. The AmazeWallet project has already generated a great deal of interest, despite little publicity, and the team looks forward to continuing to show to users and investors the clear advantages of the app and Layer 1 network. The AmazeWallet app, featuring a powerful set of features such as a self-custodial wallet, exchange gateway, dApp browser, mobile mining, NFT minting with a marketplace, and an encrypted messenger, is set to launch in early 2023. The team has already secured a Money Services Business (MSB) license in Canada. The project will soon release its own utility token to power the AmazeWallet ecosystem. For more information, please visit www.amazewallet.com. Disclaimer : There is no offer to sell, no solicitation of an offer to buy, and no recommendation of any security or any other product or service in this article. This is not investment advice. Please do your own research. Company Name: Amaze Wallet Contact Name: Ed Ball Location: London, England
Robert Berkeley told the tale in 2011 how, as a small child, he was shown the bullet holes that remained from the murder in Eversholt. AN ENGLISH TRAGEDY. WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW MURDERED. A terrible tragedy took place at Eversholt, a village near Woburn Park, Bedfordshire. William Chambers, a telephone employee, from London, had been living at Flitwick, near Ampthill, for about six months. He and his wife separated some years ago, but had come together again; but, in consequence of her husband’s threats, Mrs Chambers recently went to stay with her mother, who lived at Eversholt. The mother and daughter were sitting talking to Mrs Hazell, another daughter of Mrs Oakley, when Chambers suddenly entered by the back door, with a, doublebarrelled gun, and, it is alleged, without a word, shot his mother-in-law through the neck, and then fired at his wife, the bullet entering the lower part of the face. Both women expired almost immediately. The other woman rushed out of the room and closed the door, holding it as long as she could, and then ran from the house and raised an alarm. Chambers also left the house and went across an allotment field, where he shot himself through the jaw and dropped his gun. He then managed to stagger into the Falcon public-house, where he could only gasp, ” Brandy, brandy.” . The landlord, however, refused to serve him, and having heard something of the occurrence he enticed Chambers into a back room, and kept him there until the police arrived. Chambers was taken to the Woburn police station, and later to the cottage hospital, where it was found that part of his jaw had been blown away. At the inquest, it transpired that the wife had been to see a Woburn solicitor with reference to getting a separation order, and the supposition is that Chambers heard of this, with the result that he paid the visit to his mother-in-law’s house. The jury returned a verdict of “Wilful murder” against Chambers. Here is a letter written by a condemned murderer two days before his execution. William Chambers, an electrical engineer, and at one time a ground man at Lord’s, was executed on December 4, 1902. He had gone from London to Eversholt, where his wife was living with her mother, and murdered them both. In the letter which lies before me he puts the crime down to influenza : Dec. 2, 1902. I was so glad to have a few lines from you and that some one thinks about me. I am placed in this awfull position through mother-in-law and to sisters. They fetched my poor wife from her home when I was out and caused me to go wrong in my head, but I never was a drunkard you no that and your brothers. Give my kind regards to your brothers and hope they are well and kind regards to all old friends, I am so sorry and greaved for my poor dear wife, and also her mother. You have seen my wife and my home and drunkards do not have homes like mine, but God bless her, and I hope I shall meet her in heaven. With all good wishes from yours in great sorrow, Thanks for your letters and for your brother’s kind message. No more cricket, George. Good-bye, I am making my peace with God. In a postscript written at the side of the letter he adds: I never though I should come to this. Influenza upset my mind, never been the same man since. Hoping your wife and child are well. The line in the letter that perhaps strikes one most is, ” No more cricket.” It was the ruling passion strong in death. Reports of the crime before the trial: Reports of the trial: After the trial: