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When it's really important
When it's really important with someone… sometimes it's better to wait! In here it's literally all in your head. That means it's literally as powerful and important as you make it. So sometimes a little bit of extra time and effort, especially for your first time with someone important can make a huge impact.
That doesn't mean it's not exciting to get swept away with something spontaneous. I definitely enjoy that a lot too. But sometimes when it's really important like someone you've known for a long time, having to wait and let it build up a little bit longer, making you both a little bit crazy, can make for awesome fireworks!
It's important at this point, when you have to put it off, to write a very good note explaining how much they mean and how you're looking forward to finally being able to spend more time together. Again because so much of this is mental, and in your head, building up a little bit extra emotion and excitement only adds to the intensity.
It's also nice if you can plan a special date. Calling it a date in here also makes it a little bit more special. We tend to have a lot of different random encounters but most people don't get a "date" very often. So try to schedule this final one in advance and even send them something special to wear with a note about how much you're looking forward to it. You aren't going to do this with everybody obviously, but when it's important and you want to make that amazing first impression it's the build up and the little things that make all the difference.
Mile High IMVU Fantasy
This was a very fun fantasy I think a lot of people have. My friend mentioned it and I found this room which was actually Sheri's wife's. I put on my sexy imvu stewardess outfit but then he suggested a twist, that I was a successful business woman on my way to an important meeting in Paris. And he was the fill in pilot.
This was a nice twist since I got to be the one being seduced, and it also made me think afterwards that a guy looking to do something special for his GF could do this very easily without much costume using a public room or making their own, pretty easily. Just put on a pilots uniform if you have one and tell a girl that their jet is ready and invite them. It could be a fun ride.
This video is just the clean part, but it's pretty fun and will give you ideas for a great fantasy, which is the point of the fantasy section after all. The full video will be in the Private Section in a little bit. But the point is really to share the concept with you here which I hope you like.
It's also on YouTube IMVU Mile High Club
A Big Study (Fantasy intro)
I wrote this fantasy for someone that had a breast enlargement fantasy and I thought this was a fun way to start it out. It's a kind of long intro but you get the idea at least.
An evaluation research study, sounded harmless so I went along with my roommate to see if we could qualify. They said it paid a lot of money because it was hard to qualify for the guy doing the interview was more than a little creepy and seemed more interested in my measurements and social life than my medical background. I almost didn't take it since my girlfriend didn't make it but it sounded harmless and I could really use the to grand. I guess I should have read the fine print better. I didn't even realize it was only women or think much about that at the time.
When I showed up a very sexy woman in a lab coat gave me a hospital gown and asked me to change. It may have been a hospital gown but it was at least a couple sizes too small. I'm not overly endowed but the account was very tight and fitted more than the usual backing gown.
The gorgeous nurse took my temperature and took very detailed measurements of my breasts, but I could hardly take my eyes off her enormous breasts which seemed like they were about to pop right out of her lab coat has she moved in front of me. At one point her hands lingered for a moment as she measured and she complemented me. I smiled because she was so attractive and watched as she wrote a few things quickly on a chart. (Continued….)
Pirate Fantasy
I guess growing up in a brothel isn't the best way to start out in life. I've been told I have the body for it and it has been fun though. I definitely learned to love and had a unique sense of family. That was until we were raided. It wasn't by the authorities, who we serviced on a regular basis, but a band of ferocious pirates. I think they were going to sell me into slavery, but I managed to prove my worth. That's how I learned to fight. It's been over a year now and I'm 18. It's a crazy life but I love it and I often end up with more than my share of the treasure, and way more than my share of fun.
If you've got a good pirate outfit and want to have some fun role playing this one let me write a good response via imvu or better yet leave it in the comments.
When do I get off?
You don't have to actually be a dancer to role play one. I know you have sexy clothes and you can rewrite this from a third party perspective to send to a guy or girl if you want too. Most people here want to have fun and I may be wrong but I think sending a story like this to someone would have a good chance of leading to some fun…
Working as a dancer is a lot of fun but it means late hours and I often get so worked up afterwards that I can't wait to get off (pun intended). I'm usually sweaty and have had my hands and other peoples hands all over me. Even if I had a good lap dance or two and came (which I know I'm not supposed to do), I'm usually a little drunk and it's one or two or 3 AM by then so it's not like I can go run errands.
I try not to be bad with the customers especially if it's someone I don't know but girls just want to have fun. Sometimes it's the other girls in the club, sometimes it's the back alley behind the club. Sometimes I even let someone take me home or I invite them over. I just get so worked up and I go a little crazy.
I have a gorgeous roommate but she isn't around that much. She keeps different hours. She just laughs and thinks I'm addicted to sex. Maybe she's right. She is Bi too and we do have a lot of fun together though. Sometimes we even have fun with someone together in a sexy imvu dance or something even more.
Lately I have been closing at the club. I like to do that because even though it's late it gives me a chance to have a special private show and a lot of fun if I stay afterwards with someone special.
Knock Knock
I pull back the heavy door knocker and hear a loud thud reverberating through the ominous castle like stone building. My car broke down out on the road and this seemed like the only civilization for a long ways in either direction. The place makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up though and gives me the shivers. Unsure about who or what would live in a place like this I went ahead because it was getting dark and I certainly didn't want to be stuck out here all alone in the dark.
I must have made a wrong turn several miles back though and this feels like the wrong place at the wrong time I think to myself as I hear something from within the large stone structure, and get a feeling of being watched. Looking around and realizing my heart is pounding the creaking door suddenly startles me and makes me step back. The inside is dark, but as my eyes adjust I see…. (you can continue from there!)


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University of the Rockies' Dr. Amy Kahn Featured at International Conference on Organizational Diversity
Rockies vice provost presented on June 18 in Bradford, England
Dr. Amy Kahn, vice provost for University of the Rockies, presented "Building Consensus Among Diversity Experts on Defining Success of Diversity Work in Organizations" to an international audience on Tuesday, June 18. Her presentation was part of the third annual "Making Diversity Interventions Count" international conference at University of Bradford, U.K.
Dr. Kahn's presentation was based on her research, in cooperation with Dr. Ken Sherman and Dr. Keri L. Heitner, wherein a Delphi method was used to build consensus on what definition constitutes success in terms of diversity initiatives. A panel of experts in organizational diversity, who were selected from internal and external stakeholder groups, completed three rounds of web-based data collection. Four key concepts emerged for measuring success: employee perception; organizational climate/culture; employee lifecycle data related to attracting, developing, and retaining employees; and internal measurements, as opposed to measurements that are external to the organization.
Based on these findings, metrics to measure success of diversity work were developed, combining overlapping aspects from the four key concepts into a triangulation of three essential components that target employee life cycle data, perception of leaders, and organizational culture. Triangulation of these three components provides an organizational snapshot or balance sheet that can be used to measure the success of an organization's diversity efforts.
"In this presentation, we explored the meaning of diversity work in the United States. The research of Dr. Heitner and Dr. Sherman showed consensus from diversity experts that measuring requires a focus on the organization more than on the individual," said Dr. Kahn. "Specifically, it showed that successful diversity measures can be found through employee perceptions of leadership and of the organization mixed with the reality of employee life cycle data."
Dr. Kahn has nearly 20 years of diversity management experience with clients from healthcare and government to Fortune 100 companies. Since joining University of the Rockies as its director of diversity, the organization has received the 2010 Excellence in Diversity award from the Profiles in Diversity Journal and the 2010 "Raising the Bar Award" from the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum. Dr. Kahn was promoted to vice provost in November 2012.
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The Nashville Promise Zone (NPZ) comprises 46-square miles, including the neighborhoods just south, east, and north of Nashville's central business district (9.67 percent of Metropolitan Nashville, Davidson County).
The NPZ represents a quarter of the County's overall violent crimes, including nearly half of its homicides and a third of its robberies. The Promise Zone's lead organization, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA), has public housing developments throughout the NPZ. In several of these developments, more than half of households report zero income, and overall the NPZ reports a poverty rate of 37.61%. NPZ residents face low post-secondary education levels and road congestion that make upward mobility, affordable housing and employment more difficult to obtain.
The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is working in partnership with the Mayor's office, six implementation partners and more than 87 supporting partners from government, local institutions, nonprofits, and community organizations.
These promise zone partners have come together to undertake a collaborative effort to socially and economically transform the community. MDHA and its partners have identified the following six goals to improve the quality of life and accelerate revitalization: • Create Jobs • Spur Economic Activity • Expand Educational Opportunities • Reduce Violent Crime • Increase Access To Quality Affordable Housing • Improve Community Infrastructure Lead Organization: Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) Population: 121,470 Poverty Rate: 37.61% Unemployment Rate: 14.08% Key Partners: Conexión Américas, Martha O'Bryan Center, Edgehill Coalition, St. Luke's Community House, Urban League of Middle Tennessee, Woodbine Community Organization Nashville Promise Zone Third Round "It is my administration's priority to ensure access to safe and affordable neighborhoods; access to high-quality public education; access to transportation and infrastructure; and access to high-quality jobs.
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Does high burst damage with magic attacks.
Has life draining capabilities
Has a high chance of landing debuffs
Has Best MP management with "Clear Mind" and "Body to Mind"
Able to prevent enemies from casting with silence second fastest run speed
Slowest casting
Lowest HP (in the game)
Second Lowest MP regen
Lowest MP
Lowest M.def
Lowest carry capacity
Lowest Magical Critical Rate
Fastest Casting
Highest MP regen
Highest MP
Highest M.def
Fastest run speed
Many slow inducing skills
Highest Magical Critical Rate
Able to "cancel" buffs
Lowest Damage per magical attack
Lowest MP management
Low survivability
Wide variety of powerful debuffs
Ability to summon a servitor of a possible 3
Ability to obtain at max double survivability with "Transfer Pain"
Life draining capability
Able to manage MP with "Body to Mind"
Best Curse Death Linking ability with highest HP
Shared Highest HP
Shared Highest HP regen
Shared Highest carry capacity
Able to prevent enemies from casting with silence
Only able to use one element Lacks good AOE attacks Only able to summon using a corpse Main nuke (deathspike) requiring the use of a cursed bone Expensive Shared Slowest run Speed Only has one vortex Lacks a vortex slug
Shared Highest HP
Shared Highest Carry Capacity
Shared Highest HP regen
Able to "cancel" buffs
Only has one primary magic attack (prominence)
Shared Slowest run Speed
Only has one vortex
General Notes
The spellsinger is primarly a water elementalist magician with few holy related skills one being an overhit skill(solar flare). The spellsinger consists of attacks to slow and hinder the enemy including DoT's, buff cancel, slows, and their two status reducing vortexs; one ,being ice vortex, have a option to be erupted into massive damage with ice vortex crusher and the second being light vortex. both increase the amount of damage water and holy attacks do to the afflicted target. Due to the spellsinger's fastest cast speed and fastest run speed of mystics and their ability to slow enemies, much of a typical spellsinger's playstyle will include kiting especially from those whom can stun(with the spellsinger having poor stun resistance). The spellsinger is less effective in leveling for they have the lowest damage per nuke, poor mp control, and lack of survivability skills such as drains.
The spellhowler is a wind elementalist with a wide variety of dark magic. Though with wind being their primary element, the spellhowler has more dark attacks and curses than anything wind related(hurricane, tempest, demon wind, etc.) The spell howler has two primary nukes; the first being hurricane, a wind nuke, which has standard mp cost and the second being death spike, a dark nuke, which has a lower mp cost, but costs a cursed bone which can be obtained from hardin's private academy's Cema for 360 adena. Having these two primary magics, the spellhowler also has two vortexs. Dark vortex, which works as a hp drain as well as lowering dark resistance of the target, and wind vortex which lowers wind resistance, stats, and can be exploded into massive damage with wind vortex slug. The spellhowler deals the most damage out of the elemental magicians and aswell has decent speed while having the lowest health. Refraining from damage is optimal. The spellhowler tends the silence other magic users from using magic and to deal heavy damage killing their enemy before they are killed. The spellhowler is considered to be a very effective leveler with their high damage per nuke, high mp control capability, and their drain skills both from mobs and from corspes and the ability the curse death link for higher damage at the cost of risk(being at really low HP for higher damage).
The sorcerer is a fire elementalist. Some say they secondary earth, but they only have on earth skill (decay) they lack earth related damaging attacks, no overhit magic, and only have one vortex which can be exploded into damage with fire votex buster. The sorcerer, like the spellsinger, has a slow, DoT, and buff cancelling capability. While lacking the speed the efectively kite. The sorcerer has the highest health, stun resistance, bleed resistance, posion resistance, and carry capacity over all the nukers(but shared with the human necromancer. The sorcerer is decent in PvE but lacks mp control besides body to mind level 1. They also lack survivability skills such as drains.
The necromancer is a hybrid and is not technically considered the be an elemental magician due to lacking a real element(fire,water,earth,wind). The Necromancer's only attribute is dark with their primary attacking being the low mp costing, but adena costly death spike from the spellhowler. They can drain from mobs and corpses like the spellhowler and curselife drain, which they are more effective at with their high hp pool. The necromancer also lacks an overhit skill like the sorcerer. The necromancer also has only one vortex, the dark vortex which is less effective than ice, fire and wind, and cannot be exploded into damage. The necromancer has lesser damage capabilities than the other nukers, however this is traded off with their curses and summons.
The necromancer's curses are very powerful, some may consider cheap. The primary curse, which should be used first in any PvP battle, is curse gloom which lowers mdef allowing higher damage and higher curse land rate and it has the highest land rate of all curses at a base of 80%+. The necromancer can also summon, (only off of corpses) and use these summons to fight and to absorb damage taken by the necromancer into them with transfer pain giving the necromancer the highest survivability of all nukers with the highest health, physical status resistants, drains, and transfer pain with servitor aid. With these abilities necromancers are considered overpowered and are one of the least tampered classes (well more than prophets) in the game...and still overpowered. The necromancer is very good in PvE with decent damage in nukes, along with decent mp controll with the lesser mp costing nuke and body 2 mind with survivability with drains and curses, and possiblity summons. The necromancer is also versitle being able to nuke in nuker parties or solo, being able to melee with summons in parties or solo(with some support), or being able to crowd control in parties.
However due to this power, the necromancer is very costly. It requires cursed bones with take up adena and weight in the inventory for the primary nuke deathspike along with blessed spiritshots for nuking. It also requires crystals (D grade for corrupted man and C grade for reanimated man and cursed man) aswell as beast soul shots, and beast blessed spirit shots for the corrupted man's drain attack. The necromancer also lacks the "higher" support for their summons that pure summoners can give. (ie buffs and heals) being resistricted to might 1, shield 1, concentration 2 and windwalk 1 with a lesser servitor heal healing about 400ish hp per cast.
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Through the center of the property, from north to south, runs the middle fork of the north fork of the Coquille River. There is an 8′ deep swimming hole among the trees of this old established riparian creek. Trout, and crayfish abound, as well as many waterfowl, Kingfishers, and occasional Bald Eagle. Frogs, turtles, newts, and even the Pacific Lamprey eel make this creek their home, and the Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Steelhead come back each year to spawn in the choice gravels of this protected habitat.
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House Of Cards Will Officially Continue Without Kevin Spacey
Netflix has announced today that House Of Cards will return for a final series, continuing production in 2018 without the disgraced actor Kevin Spacey.
In the wake of allegations against Spacey, Netflix chief Ted Sarandos revealed news fans had been hoping for: conclusion to the much-loved Washington based political powerplay drama about deception and criminal activity in the White House.
Speaking at a conference in New York, Sarandos confirmed the show's final season would be comprised of eight episodes, as opposed to the usual 13, but did not give a timeframe for when the show would be available on the streaming network.
The Guardian reports Sarandos said:
We are excited to bring closure to fans.
Details of the plot have yet to be released but it was announced the concluding series will be focused around fan favourite Robin Wright as Claire Underwood wife of fictional President Frank Underwood.
Following actor Anthony Rapp's allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated by Kevin Spacey, Netflix announced it will no longer work with Spacey in any capacity.
In the statement Netflix said:
Netflix will not be involved with any further production of House of Cards that includes Kevin Spacey.
We will continue to work with MRC during this hiatus time to evaluate our path forward as it relates to the show.
We have also decided we will not be moving forward with the release of the film Gore, which was in post-production, starring and produced by Kevin Spacey.
Since CNN published a report describing how Spacey made the House of Cards set a 'toxic' work environment through a pattern of sexual harassment towards the crew, the producers of the show have been increasingly eager to move the focus away from his character during the final season.
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All eight people, each of whom spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity for fear of professional repercussions for speaking out, described Spacey's behaviour as 'predatory', saying it included non-consensual touching and crude comments and targeted production staffers who were typically young and male.
Unwilling to cancel the show because producers did not want to put the 2,000 cast and crew members out of work there is still room to safely write out Spacey's character.
Reaction on Twitter has been unsurprisingly positive:
Washington, we're looking towards you now.
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Poor boy, when we were cutting his fingernails, the thumb got into the way and .. OUCH!! This happened not once but twice – on the same thumb furthermore! 😦
Can someone tell me how not to end up like that?
Never happen before to us. hmm…
I use a baby scissors instead of a nail cutter. I think it's more manageable. 🙂
What gigantic nail clip are u using?!
awww poor Ethan. it always happens and Fateha is always reminding me what i have done, by pointing the injured little finger many times. they'll heal fast 🙂


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Unified We Serve Helps Needy with Campus Food and Clothing Drive
California State University, Northridge's Unified We Serve program collected more than 6,400 items to donate to needy San Fernando Valley residents. The items—canned and boxed food, clothing, toys and books—were donated by dozens of faculty, staff and students.
"This university was so instrumental in coming together as one unit—faculty, staff, students, clubs, organizations and the like—to really make a huge impact on the lives of those people who may not be as fortunate to have the luxuries that we have," said Justin Weiss, coordinator of Unified We Serve. "The fact that they would come together as a university to donate clothing, food, toys and books really shows what can happen when one campus comes together as a community to help the larger community."
Unified We Serve, a campus volunteer program, collected the items during a one-week drive during the fourth annual campuswide event. Typically, Weis said, the organization holds the drive over a longer period of time and collects more items, but this year they decided to shorten the timeframe. The event culminated on Nov. 14 with a display of the donations on the steps of the Delmar T. Oviatt Library.
"This year's campus clothing and food drive brought forth so many volunteers and contributors to the cause," said Talar Alexanian, events assistant for Unified We Serve. "I am pleased to say that when you speak about this drive to individuals on campus, it is a known event."
Awards and recognition were given to individuals, clubs and organizations and dorms that made the largest donations. The student award was given to senior Hanna Khalifa who collected about 300 items; the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity donated more than 1,000 items; the Health Administration Student Association donated 600 items; and dorm building No. 4 donated 200 items.
"It's always a challenge to help those in need within the community, and it really does 'take a village,'" said Richard Weinroth, director of MEND (Meeting Each Need with Dignity) food bank, adding he is grateful to CSUN for all its support.
"We couldn't possibly do what we do without the help of thousands of volunteers and donors who feel that these community-based solutions are on the front lines of the fight to alleviate the effects of poverty," Weinroth said. He said CSUN's donation will enable the organization to help 1,400 families, or nearly 7,000 people, for the holidays.
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Sometimes the best type of change is a small, gradual change each and every day towards the career and life of your dreams. I am all about the baby steps and imperfect action which is why I wanted to design a simple one year plan to help you make small changes over the course of a year.
Many times I speak with women who aren't ready to jump onboard a new career next month but have goals of doing so over the next year. Totally fine! As long as you don't forget what you are working towards and make progress slowly along the way. You don't have to do things super fast just because other people are. Gradual is totally fine.
January: Decide On Your Goals
Focus on small goals. Small goals are like little baby steps that are easy to take. Use these little steps to break up a long term goal that may otherwise seem almost impossible to achieve. Break the elephant into small chunks to help you stay fired up and excited as you move towards your goal. It's all about the baby steps and imperfect action daily. Every 15 minute counts when you are focused on the RIGHT steps to achieve your goals! This month, decide on what goals you want to tackle this year and write them down. We recommend using our planning guide if you really want to get organized.
February: Repeat Affirmations
I have seen many women close to getting their careers unstuck BUT they have one thing holding them back, their mindset. I have always been a huge fan of affirmations. I actually do these every morning for 5 minutes and have notecards that I have by my bed to read. I am way more confident and calm throughout the day when I do this along with meditating. Here are some affirmations I recommend starting with. This month practice doing your affirmations every single morning and night if you too if you can!
March: Take Control of Your Calendar
If you don't have a plan, your calendar will control you. One of the biggest mistakes is just doing whatever comes your way instead of having exact times when you will do certain things in your week. Discipline and planning is required if you want to achieve your career goals. This is why I have a weekly review session where I review what I am doing each day of the next week and everything is scheduled into my calendar. This month, take control of your calendar and make it a calendar you love.
April: Invest in Yourself
Back in 2014, I made the best decision of my life and invested in myself. I hired a business coach. I hoped that this would be helpful to push me to where I wanted my career to go, but I had no idea what was going to happen.
It changed my life and business. I pushed past my fears and did things I never would have done by myself. She helped me with accountability and make decisions rationally going forward. She helped me think bigger than I ever would have myself.
But I know, coaches can be expensive. Which is why we have designed courses with all the information that a career or business coach would provide, for a quarter of the price. Check out our course options today.
May: Start a Mastermind Group
Got some big goals? Great! Now, it's time to get around the people that can support you and keep you accountable in reaching those goals. Because we all know, great accomplishments are never done alone, right? You need people to push you, help you think of new ideas and, let's be honest, be there for you when you have a tough day and nothing seems to be going your way.
A mastermind group is a small group of people that meets regularly, in person or virtually, that provides honest feedback and insights and leads. Here's my instructions on how to start a mastermind group. Start one this month.
June: Get Rid of 'Shoulds'
Other people don't really know the entire situation. They don't know what you do everyday and what the best choice for you personally is. They think they do, but they don't. You have to listen to your gut. Get alone. Buy a journal. Practice writing what you are thinking every single day. You will start to write out what your gut is telling you. Getting quiet and meditating helps you listen to your inner guide as well. This month focus on doing what is best for you. Start saying no more and doing what you want to do, instead of what you should do.
July: Improve Your Morning Routine
The biggest mistake I see made over and over is waking up and checking email first thing. I did this too when I was in corporate. It really ruined my entire day especially when I worked with people on the east coast who had been sending work emails for hours! No one should have to wake up like that!
So now my morning routine consists of: Journaling, meditating, affirmations, vision board, reading, praying, and exercising. This has completely changed my life. Even if you are not an entrepreneur like me, all these things I used to do when I was in corporate every morning. It involved waking up a bit earlier but it is SO much better to wake up and do something you are excited about instead of waking up and rushing out the door to go to a job you don't like. So think about how you can revamp your morning routine tomorrow morning.
August: Challenge Yourself to Network
At the beginning of 2011, I was preparing to graduate from business school and trying to figure out the next step in my career. I knew that networking would be a key to success in the job search, but I also knew I was—and still am—an introvert, and the prospect of meeting new people has never been easy for me.
Still, I was determined to knock down my barriers to networking and meet the people who would help me reach my dreams and goals. So I decided to embark on a networking challenge: Every month, I would meet with four people I already knew but would like to get to know even better, as well as four completely new people. I called it the 4×4 Networking Challenge.
And at the end of 2011, I had added 48 new people to my network and strengthened relationships with 48 friends, co-workers, and family members. Not to mention, a year of networking like crazy gave me a lot of valuable insights on what it takes to be a good networker—something I never thought I'd be able to claim.
Read more this link for your next quarterly review to a better career. This way you can identify what you want out of your career and to help you to keep yourself aligned with your own career goals and aspiration.


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When you look on social media, do you sometimes see things your friends are doing and feel left out? More than a third of teens report that the only reason they log onto social media is to see if their friends are doing stuff without them. What's more shocking is that 48% of people say they attend events just so they will have something to post about on social media. Welcome to the FOMO cycle – fear of missing out.
In the FOMO cycle you see your friends doing cool stuff without you online and start to feel bad about yourself and your life. Then you resolve to do cool stuff yourself so you can post about it on social media, even though you really don't want to. Then you do the cool stuff even though you are exhausted or maybe you don't like the people you're hanging out with and post it on social media so you feel a little better about yourself, which possibly sets off the FOMO cycle in someone else.
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ESPN – OAKLAND, Calif. — All we know for sure is that there was an oversized glove in Stephen Curry's locker after he drained an NBA Finals-record nine 3-pointers Sunday night in the Golden State Warriors' 122-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
It was much too big for his hand to ever wear. And it was a left-handed glove that made a silly noise when he accidentally knocked it over as he dressed quietly following the game. (Curry, of course, is right-handed.)
But damn if it didn't seem like Curry had a little extra magic flowing Sunday night as he scored 16 of his game-high 33 points and made five of his nine 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to put away the Cavs and move the Warriors to within two games of their third title in four years.
"I think it's Thor's," Curry said with a shrug, referring to the Marvel Comics superhero.
Um, close.
"No, that's Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet," Golden State second-year center Damian Jones said. Jones is 22 years old and clearly more up on his Avengers than the 30-year-old Curry.
But after three average-by-his-standards NBA Finals appearances, Curry finally seems poised to win a Finals MVP award if the Warriors can close out Cleveland.
"It looks like he's lining himself up for something great if we continue to win," Warriors forward Draymond Green told ESPN.
Curry is averaging 31 points, 8.5 assists and 6.5 rebounds in the first two games of the 2018 Finals. Those are gaudy numbers compared to his pedestrian numbers in previous Finals, when Andre Iguodala (2015) and Kevin Durant(2017) were recognized as most valuable players despite Curry's primacy as the Golden State leader during the regular season — not to mention Cleveland defeating Golden State in 2016.
But it's how and when Curry has been scoring in these Finals that really has stood out.
According to ESPN Stats & Information tracking, Curry:
- Has scored or assisted on more points in transition (35) than the Cavaliers have scored as a team (33) in the first two games.
- Is hitting 45 percent on his 3-pointers after shooting 38.5 percent, 40 percent and 38.8 percent each of the past three years.
- Is averaging 31 points after averaging 26.0 in 2015, 22.6 in 2016 and 26.8 in 2017.
On Sunday, Curry hit a flurry of 3-pointers in the decisive fourth quarter, including a few impossible heaves over Cavs power forward Kevin Love that were as deflating for Cleveland as they were intoxicating for the Oracle Arena crowd.
"I've seen him make so many crazy shots," said Warriors assistant Bruce Fraser, who works with Curry daily and has become something of a household character because of the number of times Curry's infamous pregame warm-ups are filmed.
"The first 10 you're like, 'That was lucky.' But when he was shooting that ball [over Love, as the shot clock expired], I thought there was a chance. I saw it leaving his hands and thought it was going in. Was it lucky? Yes. But was it really? How many people that know him were saying, 'That's missing?' I wasn't."
Fraser works with Curry so much, he has come to believe the two-time regular-season MVP's unique genetic gift is in his hand-eye coordination.
Give him any game — tennis, stickball, golf — and Curry would master it because of his hand-eye coordination, Fraser says.
"This is a genetic gift that he puts time into," Fraser explained. "If you are right-handed and you start to work on your runners and stuff, over time you can get pretty good at it. But if you go to your left hand, it's going to take you forever. Steph goes to his left and he can flip runners with his left better than anyone in the world can flip right-handed.
"Is that because he's shot a million of them? No. He's shot thousands of them, not a million. So why can he do that? It's a genetic gift."
Of course, the other side to Curry's genetics are that he's a slender 6-foot-3 in a game that's often dominated by much taller, more physical men. The contrast is especially pronounced in this series in which the 6-foot-8, 250-pound LeBron James is dominating every facet of the game so far, but hasn't gotten enough help from his teammates to earn a win yet.
After watching James in this series — and, really, these entire playoffs — there's little doubt he's the best player in the NBA. He should probably be considered a series MVP, no matter if Cleveland wins or loses. That's how transcendent James has been so far, averaging 40 points a game and contributing to 65 points a game overall.
The Warriors have more talent across the board, anyway. But the Cavs' self-inflicted mental mistakes, lapses and lack of shot-making to match or even complement James' individual brilliance have cost them dearly and essentially wasted some of the best games of James' career.
Compare, for example, Curry and James' fellow starters in Game 2. Durant was a super-efficient 10-for-14 from the floor and 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Klay Thompson was 8-for-13 from the floor. JaVale McGee was 6-for-6, Shaun Livingston was 5-for-5, and Draymond Green was 2-for-4. Essentially all of them shot 50 percent or better, and while Curry made only 42.3 percent of his 26 field goals, Curry's teammates made 64.3 percent of 56 field goal attempts.
For Cleveland, only James (10-for-20) and Tristan Thompson (5-for-8) shot better than 50 percent, omitting garbage-time participants. Love (7-for-18), JR Smith (2-for-9) and George Hill (5-for-12) were a combined 35.9 percent from the field.
"I mean, they're a dangerous ballclub no matter what," James said afterward. "It starts with those four guys, the four-All Stars."
If watching Curry in these first two games has been like seeing a volcano erupt, then watching James has been like waiting for the volcano to erupt. It's almost sad to see him constantly suppressing his frustration and disappointment at teammates who aren't moving nearly enough without the ball when the Warriors double-team him, or missing open shot after open shot.
"It sucks to lose," James said. "It sucks when you go out there and give it everything that you have and prep your mind and your body is in it and you come out on the losing end. But nothing would ever take the love of the game away from me."


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What You Need To Know Before Setting Up A Company
Putting up a company is a serious undertaking. It entails lots of responsibilities and strategic planning, from the conceptualization of an organization to hiring of employees, setting directions as well as forecasting possible constraints and challenges.
Iron out all possible deterrents that can possibly affect the company's growth. Look into the cases of similar organizations, how they flourish and how some failed to take off satisfactorily. There are instances that despite adequate preparations, untoward incidents happen and the company, which is still in its early stage, failed to overcome the obstacles.
Know the environment, the prevailing social conditions, and the current trends before you set up a company. Know what is relevant in the present times. Conduct research and studies to aid planning and decision making. It is important that before setting up a company in Malta, you have solid grounds to sustain its operations.
- Define purpose and vision. Direction is important and it is based on your purpose and vision of the future. Think of the years to come, and how fast your company is expected to grow. Envision how it will remain on top a decade from now.
- Lay-out plans, set a budget, find a good location, determine what are the facilities needed, the number of employees that shall be hired and form a management and planning team.
- Planning is good, but the strategy to keep the company moving upwards is more challenging. Sound strategies will allow you to move responsibly, and keep you alert to seize opportunities that could bring remarkable developments to the organization. It is hard to sustain operations during the early months, however, if the policies are in place and the functions are well-defined, management experts can easily troubleshoot problems.
- Think of a concept that will encapsulate the purpose, the uniqueness and the quality of your company. The value of a brand name or trademark represents the identity of your company, hence, come-up with the best one. Consult a marketing/advertising specialist for recommendations.
- Coordinate with government agencies concerned, for the issuance of licenses, comply registration requirements and know pertinent laws and policies that are applicable to your company's operations. This is for the security and protection of your company and its employees.
- Human Resource. Give due attention to personnel that will man the company's operations. They are the most crucial component of the entire system and in their hands, the fate of the company is placed. Trust and confidence matter. Ensure that these elements are present, and they share your passion and commitment to move the company forward. Hire a human resource management expert, to efficiently evaluate employees' qualifications.
- Legal matters. Consult with a legal officer, or better have one, to review internal rules and regulations of the company, if those are in accordance with government policies. Ensure that all transactions are within the bounds of law.
- Plan out on personnel development seminars. Consider trainings and further studies for personnel to fully equip them with the current trends related to their functions. Their expertise will boost the company's human capital, the most important element of any organization. Provide compensation and adequate benefits corresponding to their task.
Once finalized, go over the plan and check all the data if it fits your preference. Consult specialists and management experts and have your blue print reviewed for possible flaws and consider their suggestions. It is always better to learn insights from those who have been in the corporate world for a couple of years. They have seen the evolution of companies, the rise and fall of businesses and have mastered the shifts in the industry. Value their ideas.


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For many years, breast density (a measure that compares the amount of fat and tissue in the breast) was one of the most important breast cancer risk factors that few people had ever heard of. While it was well known among researchers, the term wasn't used much in routine health care. That is now changing.
Several large patient advocacy organizations, including Komen, now support proposed federal legislation that would require providers and patients to be notified of a patient's breast density by those performing mammograms. This legislation would encourage increased communication between patients and their health care providers once a patient's breast density has been determined. The bill would also require increased federal investment for research into breast density.
"Currently, there is no federal standard requiring women to be informed if they have dense breast tissue, which could really impact how women make informed choices with their providers about breast cancer screening, states Kimberly Beer, Director of Public Policy at Komen. "Knowledge is power and women deserve to know and understand all of their risk factors. "
Unfortunately, while we know more than ever about the risks that high breast density poses, questions remain about what exactly to do with this information. And, at this time there are no special breast cancer screening recommendations for women with dense breasts.
Breast density is a measure that compares the amount of fat and the amount of tissue that make up the breast. Less dense breasts have more fat and less tissue. More dense breasts have more tissue and less fat.
Breast density is determined from a mammogram that is assessed by a radiologist. It is not related to the firmness of the breast and cannot be determined from a doctor's exam.
As mentioned above, some mammogram reports may include a woman's breast density. When it is listed on a mammogram report, it will sometimes be described with a four-category scale from A to D – with A being least dense breasts (mostly fat) and D being most dense breast (mostly tissue). Women considered to have "dense breasts" typically fall into the C and D categories.
Other mammogram reports and patient notification letters may only note if a woman has dense breasts, without listing a specific category.
High breast density is common. Between 40 and 50 percent of women aged 40 to 74 in the U.S. have dense breasts.1-2
Breast density varies greatly by age and weight though. Dense breasts are more common in both young and thin women.
Besides age and weight, other factors related to high breast density include:3-5
Studies have found that women with high breast density have about a four to five times higher risk of breast cancer than women with low breast density.1,6 This makes breast density a stronger breast cancer risk factor than many other factors known to increase risk.
However, it is not really understood why breast density increases risk. We also don't know if there are any steps that women can take to lower the risk related to high breast density.
One concern with breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts is that some tumors may not show up well on mammograms. Dense breast tissue and tumors can both appear as white. This can make it hard to distinguish one from the other. The denser the breast, the harder it can be to find tumors.
So, adding tests, such as breast ultrasound and breast MRI to mammography, has been proposed as a way to screen women with dense breasts. These tests may be better able to distinguish tumors from normal tissue and may catch cancers that could be missed with mammography.7
Unfortunately, there is no convincing evidence that adding these tests for women with dense breasts would save more lives than screening with mammography alone. And, more testing is likely to come with burdens, such as a high number of unnecessary biopsies.8
Tailoring additional screening to only women with very dense breasts or who are also at high risk of breast cancer based on other factors could reduce burdens and improve benefits, but more research is needed.1,9
Women who have questions about their breast density, and how it might affect their breast cancer risk and screening, should talk with their doctors. Together, they can decide if further screening makes sense.
Breast density is an important breast cancer risk factor that can also affect the ability of mammograms to detect some tumors. However, there is currently no convincing evidence that screening with breast ultrasound or breast MRI provide added benefits to women with dense breasts. Doctors remain the best source of information about breast density and how it may affect breast cancer risk and screening.
Komen has invested more than $19 million in research focused on breast density, including:
Aside from funding research, we also support the enactment of the Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2015.


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Sacramento Kings rename arena Sleep Train
Americana music, the particular brand of song that digs deep into the roots of the American spirit, has glorified the train and the railways which crisscross this great land.
The catalogue of train songs is impressive with lyrics written and song by America's greatest songwriters, singers and bands: Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Steve Goodman, the Grateful Dead, Doc Watson, REM, Johnny Cash, Robert Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, the Carter Family, J.J. Cale, The Band, Lightnin' Hopkins. The list goes on.
Heck, even Ozzy Osbourne took a stab at a train song with Crazy Train. "I'm going off the rails on a crazy train."
Few if any of those performers have sung the joys of the Sleep Train. Nonetheless, when an NBA franchise desperate for revenue streams needs cash, it will take it.
With that said, the Sacramento Kings found a new sponsor to buy the naming rights to their arena. Sleep Train Mattress Centers stepped up, and the Kings' facility now will be called Sleep Train Arena. The team announced the multiyear deal Monday.
Let the jokes begin. Watching the Kings, who have not won more than 33.3% of their games since 2007-08, will put fans in a deep slumber. If you're not ready for bed before the Kings play, you will be after. Someone is sleepwalking through this game. Game over, goodnight.
When cash flow is at a premium, ride the rails on the Sleep Train.


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We're pretty sure nothing could happen that would make us not want to watch Thor: Ragnarok at this point. This brand new technicolour poster just backs up our point.
If that isn't enough to tickle your pickle, there's also this very similar variant in which Hela has her horns off and hair down. We're not entirely sure why it exists either.
You can read the film's official synopsis:
In Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!
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SugoSure for Patients
Diabetes is a complex condition, which requires Patients to take an active role in self-management to achieve the best outcomes. Monitoring of blood sugar levels, food intake and activity is critical to ensure the disease is kept under control.
It can be hard for patients to know what to do without support – which their Physician often does not have the time to provide.
Indeed, primary care Physicians generally do not track the progress of their diabetic patients between quarterly face-to-face consultations – leaving major gaps in care.
SugoSure assists Patients in the complex task of self-management by defining steps they need to take through reminders and alerts and a simple dashboard of indicators providing feedback, guidance and motivation.
Patients benefit from 2-weekly Physician remote reviews of their progress, allowing early detection and resolution of problems and building confidence that their condition is being managed in the best possible way.
SugoSure's Health Coaches lead Patients through a structured lifestyle programme with targets set for weight loss and increased activity. Health Coaches help Patients overcome barriers to change through clinical coaching protocols. This personal contact educates and motivates patients to achieve needed behavioural changes.
SugoSure's lifestyle management protocols have been developed in collaboration with clinical specialists from Singapore's top hospitals and also draw on approaches developed by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, of which our Health Coaches will be International Members.
SugoSure Patient App
- Interface to upload glucometer, weight, activity, blood pressure and food intake data
- Real-time reminders to take blood glucose and other readings
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- Activity and calorie meters assist weight loss and lifestyle changes
- Messaging functions are built into the app for communication with Physician and Health Coach
A specialised diabetes chatbot providing tailored education and guidance
SugoSure Patient Journey
Ms Jane Tan
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Jane begins using the SugoSure app to monitor her condition
She records key clinical data 2-3 days per week
Jane is supported by in-built alerts and reminders
As well as SugoBot: an integrated chatbot designed to answer patient questions, triage problems and educate
She receives personal messages from her doctor every 2-3 weeks advising and motivating her
Ongoing digital support, as often as needed.
Problems identified early and swiftly resolved
Jane's Physician and Health Coach are alerted to her repeated high morning BG readings.
Health Coach advises that there are no Lifestyle factors likely to cause this. After a review, her Doctor decides to change her medication. She receives a message from him and her medication reminders are automatically adjusted.
Jane has unsuccessfully battled weight loss for many years. Since starting SugoSure, she has received alerts about her calorie balance and lots of support through SugoBot but she still struggles. A lifestyle alert initiates a 10 minute intervention call where her Health Coach identifies lack of time as the main cause of her poor diet. She supports Jane as she schedules time for food preparation at home and turns this into a relaxing and destressing activity. Jane's diet improves and after 2 follow-up calls Jane's weight turns around then stabilizes.


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Writing for the Journal of Business Research
The information below should help you to write according to the style requirements laid down by the current Editor of the Journal of Business Research. We state the journal's requirements, interpret them, and suggest ways of following them. Please note that we do not edit papers that are to be submitted to the Journal of Business Research.
JBR requirements
In November 2007, the Editor of the Journal of Business research imposed a number of special stylistic requirements on manuscripts that are to be submitted for publication in the journal. The ones that pertain to English are as follows (quoted verbatim):
We have been contacted by a number of authors for help in satisfying the above requirements. We have contacted the Editor of JBR for clarification, but attempts at clarification have raised as many questions as they answer. In light of these difficulties, we offer the following advice.
Our interpretation of the JBR requirements
Item 1 and Item 2 are self-explanatory.
Item 5 and Item 6 seem to be saying that one should not use either single or double quotation marks to emphasise something that you are saying, though this point is not made explicitly.
In addition, you should not use either single or double quotation marks to indicate that words are not being used in their ordinary senses, for example, "There are three main categories of 'xxxx' that an investor can use." If you mean "xxxx", don't use quotation marks. If you don't mean "xxxx" use different words to say what you do mean and don't use quotation marks
Item 7 means that you should not present your own psychological attitudes towards any claim in your writing. There are two cases:
Item 8 covers three separate issues:
The Editor of JBR told us that we should write in the present tense wherever possible and use the past tense where necessary. However, he did not specify in which cases using the past tense is necessary. Further, we have found that with a certain amount of ingenuity, it is possible to write an entire paper in in the present tense. We have no definitive solution as to when you should use the present tense and avoid the past when writng for JBR. We can only recommend that you follow generally accepted guidelines for tense usage when writing empirical studies, as follows:
(i) In a case where your original text says "X was done", identify whatever did X and make it the subject of the sentence. For example, suppose your original text says "Online recruitment and screening tools are more likely to be used when employers are actively involved in searching." The text that is in the passive is "are more likely to be used" and the things that are used are online recruitment and screening tools. You need to identify who or what used the tools. In this case, it is the employers. So, you can now rewrite as "Employers are more likely to use online recruitment and screening tools when they are actively involved in searching".
(ii) In a case where your original text says "X was done", it might be possible to rewrite using X as the subject of the sentence. For example, suppose your original text says "The data was taken from the descriptions of job openings on the online job board at www.monster.com". One way of rewriting this is to use "The data" as the subject and write "The data came from the descriptions of job openings on the online job board at www.monster.com."
You will find that in some cases, rewriting in the active voice will result in the loss of important nuances of meaning that are conveyed by using the passive voice. This cannot be helped without rewriting at much greater length.
Item 11 is directed at unclear usage of the pronoun "this". Often, authors begin sentences using "This" to refer back to something that they have expressed in the previous sentence. However, it is often not clear what the referent of "This" is, so you should specify what the referent is by saying "This xxxx".
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I'm just wondering, what do you think are some key characteristics and traits that link Shakespeare's Hamlet with Timothy Findley's Robert Ross? (from The Wars) I mean I guess both are in search for their own identity, but I think they each have to deal with specific flaws in their own personalities in order to gain insight to their true selves. What are some examples from both works that I can draw on to connect the two? Thanks for your help.


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- Spatial assessment of fin whale hotspots and their association with krill within an important Antarctic feeding and fishing ground
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- Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus quoyi) habitat use and its relationship to environmental conditions are generally unknown in the Southern Ocean, presenting challenges for predicting their seasonal occurrence and potential effects of fishing pressure and climate change on this endangered species. Using biological data collected during 14 shipboard surveys off the northern Antarctic Peninsula and oceanographic data from satellite remote sensing, we mapped the distribution of fin whale hotspots, Antarctic krill abundance (biomass from acoustics, concentrations from nets) and ocean conditions during mid- and late-summer to investigate the environmental determinants of whale hotspots. Generalized additive models (GAM) were used to test the hypothesis that intra-seasonal changes in fin whale hotspot distribution relate to sea surface temperature (SST), krill abundance and eddy kinetic energy (EKE). More whale hotspots (sightings and individuals) are observed during late- than mid-summer surveys. During mid-summer, hotspots occurred near Elephant Island while in late-summer they were distributed throughout the slope region in proximity to the mean location of the southern Antarctic Circumpolar Current Front. The spatial mean of EKE did not differ between mid- and late-summer surveys, but the spatial mean of SST was significantly warmer during late-summer. The GAM for mid-summer indicates that fin whale hotspots were positively related to SST, EKE and acoustically determined krill biomass. The GAM for late-summer indicates the hotspots were negatively related to net-based krill abundance and positively related to acoustic krill biomass and EKE. This study is important because environmental determinants of fin whale hotspots may be used as reference points for implementing future conservation plans for their recovering populations. © 2014 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
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- Santora, Schroeder, Loeb
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- Anthropogenic disturbance and biodiversity of marine benthic communities in Antarctica: A regional comparison
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- The impacts of two Antarctic stations in different regions, on marine sediment macrofaunal communities were compared: McMurdo, a very large station in the Ross Sea; and Casey, a more typical small station in East Antarctica. Community structure and diversity were compared along a gradient of anthropogenic disturbance from heavily contaminated to uncontaminated locations. We examined some of the inherent problems in comparing data from unrelated studies, such as different sampling methods, spatial and temporal scales of sampling and taxonomic uncertainty. These issues generated specific biases which were taken into account when interpreting patterns. Control sites in the two regions had very different communities but both were dominated by crustaceans. Community responses to anthropogenic disturbance (sediment contamination by metals, oils and sewage) were also different. At McMurdo the proportion of crustaceans decreased in disturbed areas and polychaetes became dominant, whereas at Casey, crustaceans increased in response to disturbance, largely through an increase in amphipods. Despite differing overall community responses there were some common elements. Ostracods, cumaceans and echinoderms were sensitive to disturbance in both regions. Capitellid, dorvelleid and orbiniid polychaetes were indicative of disturbed sites. Amphipods, isopods and tanaids had different responses at each station. Biodiversity and taxonomic distinctness were significantly lower at disturbed locations in both regions. The size of the impact, however, was not related to the level of contamination, with a larger reduction in biodiversity at Casey, the smaller, less polluted station. The impacts of small stations, with low to moderate levels of contamination, can thus be as great as those of large or heavily contaminated stations. Regional broad scale environmental influences may be important in determining the composition of communities and thus their response to disturbance, but there are some generalizations regarding responses which will aid future management of stations. © 2014 Stark et al., Antarctica
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The search for a security consultant can be a daunting task. Many people retiring from a military or police career hold themselves out as security consultants. Many companies claim to provide security consulting along with other services, such as providing security guards or installing cameras or alarm systems. Many times, these companies use "security consulting" as a way to help them sell guard services or security systems. A Google search of "security consultant" produces nearly 300 million results. Wading through the myriad of listings would take a lifetime. So, how do you choose?
Your first step should be identifying exactly what it is you need from a security consultant. Security is a broad domain with many specializations. Once you determine what it is you need from a consultant, be certain that who you choose is truly qualified to meet your needs. Research their experience within the areas you need their services. Look for professional certifications and experience in providing results for those specific scopes of work.


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What Google has to gain by adopting the Alphabet
It's not a joke. Google really is becoming the subsidiary of a new, larger company called Alphabet. On the surface, this sounds like a plot from Silicon Valley, but the more we look into the announcement, the more sense it makes.
It's about evolution. The idea of what Google is in 2015 and what it was in 1998 are very different. The market and the tech ecosystem are different too.
With the understanding that there are still aspects of Google's reorganization that aren't finalized, here are are some of the reasons the move to Alphabet makes sense.
Manage expectations about Google's identity — and profits
Google used to be synonymous with search and advertisements, but it has grown. With the advent of Android, the continued rise of YouTube and moonshot projects from Google X, it's hard to pin the company as being any one thing.
And that's why having the many parts of the company exist within a larger structure like Alphabet (like letters, get it?) could theoretically make sense. Sure, most of what we still think of as Google will exist under the subsidiary known as Google — but many of those moonshot projects will have their own companies and CEOs, which may keep them from getting lost.
That's good for anyone who owns Google stock, too. Buried within the announcement, was this line:
In addition, with this new structure we plan to implement segment reporting for our Q4 results, where Google financials will be provided separately than those for the rest of Alphabet businesses as a whole.
This is telling because it shows that Alphabet can still tout the earnings of its more revenue-rich and margin-rich properties, without the newer or lagging businesses diluting their success.
It also allows Google to be nimble, at long last. Under Alphabet, Google can be flexible in shifting its businesses under new umbrellas, or moving them under CEOs who would offer better leadership. YouTube lagging? Under the new structure, it would be no trouble to shift that to another letter of the Alphabet where it could get some loving care.
Promoting promising executives before they get poached
Google executives — brilliant, well-trained and usually prevented from rising too far or too fast in the company — are tasty morsels for other technology companies. In recent months, top Google execs have been poached by technology companies like Uber, SoftBank and Dropbox. By creating a portfolio of separate businesses, Google will also open up many more high-ranking executive opportunities. That pitch may just keep a few more up-and-coming Google execs firmly locked in Alphabet city.
Clearing the way for acquisitions
Google is now at a point where it is increasingly looking to acquire multi-billion dollar businesses, as it has previously done with Motorola Mobility and Nest. Companies that big may prefer a level of independence that Google's previous management structure made more difficult. Those companies may also want to be eventually spun out again, to seek their fortunes independently after a period of Google ownership.
Acquisitions can help boost innovation and scale, two big desires among Silicon Valley's giants. This is an area where Facebook, at least outwardly, has had more success. Acquisitions such as WhatsApp and Oculus retained the original leadership and the companies are run without being wholly subsumed into the core brand. The same can't necessarily be said for Google.
If Google were considering a multi-billion acquisition — cough Twitter cough — it would be key to make it clear to that company and its employees that it could live within the company without losing its unique identity. That's much easier to do under the Alphabet structure, with its promise of largely independent fiefdoms.
Hours before Google made its restructuring announcement, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway — the diversified holding company that arguably served as the chief inspiration for Alphabet — agreed to acquire Precision Castparts for $37 billion. It was a big, bold deal. That's the kind of deal Google might like to emulate.
Freeing up Larry Page
For months, if not longer, Larry Page has reportedly expressed concern to his staff that he wanted to be able to focus on the "bigger picture" leading the company's direction. In October, Page elevated Sundar Pichai to take over more day-to-day management at Google to free him up. Now Pichai is officially taking over as CEO of Google, leaving Larry to be Larry.
Soothing regulatory worries
Over the years, Google has faced inquiries from a number of different governments about its business practices, data collection habits and privacy policies.
The European Union has had a number of issues with Google — issuing various injunctions and trying to enforce various rules over the way its search results are catalogued and accessed.
In his announcement letter, Larry Page writes that "the whole point is that Alphabet companies should have independence and develop their own brands." That can also mean those brands can develop different — and separate — relationships with customers and consumers. That separation could bring some relief from regulators who worry Google is simply too powerful as a single entity.
I don't think this will throw the EU regulators off the Google scent.— Keith Rabois (@rabois) August 10, 2015
It's still Larry and Sergey
Ultimately, becoming Alphabet helps keep Larry and Sergey stay in control of the larger vision for the company they founded nearly 17 years ago. They can keep experimenting and growing without having to feel compelled to build it within the confines of what google has become.
To paraphrase Page's announcement, this gives Alphabet the freedom to go into areas that might be seen as unlikely or unnatural for Google. And that freedom could be world-changing.


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Mimi Top Blush
The Mimi Top has full elastic all the way round and is extra stretchy. The material is soft and does not mark the body.
This top can be paired up with other bottoms and still look amazing.
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Extra Small fits: A Cup
Small fits: B – C Cup
Medium fits: C – DD Cup
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Pasta with meat sauce
Uses ground turkey for a lighter sauce
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Your kids will love these!
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
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Why should you buy an apartment in Purva Eternity?
Have you ever thought of getting a home in the backwaters of Kerala? Well, have a look at Purva Eternity, one of the finest abodes for home-lovers. You can enjoy a perfect blend of heritage and charm in the residential estate. Kerala is known for its natural beauty. When you get a luxurious home amid the ageless natural setting, you can enjoy your housing aspirations in the truest sense. The luxurious apartments present the best thing a housing aspirant can expect. The vintage landscape will sway your mind when you shift to the tradition-inspired residential complex. Located close enough to the city, you can enjoy all the necessary amenities here. Every element in the complex, right from the swimming pool to the stepping stones has been designed according to the prevailing heritage of the place.
You can enjoy your time around the bio-pond and a water feature, besides a fountain and a pool to add to the beauty. The luxurious setting has statues of Gods and nymphs. In a nutshell, you will get the taste of the age-old tradition of Kerala.
Easy transportation facilities and the availability of all the necessary amenities have led to the popularity of Purva Eternity Kochi. The location of the residential estate is optimal, close enough to the commercial areas. Besides, a number of IT companies have come up in the area. These include Muthoot Technopolis, CEPZ and Apollo Tyres, among others. Besides, the area is close to a number of schools and hospitals. You will find no dearth of entertainment facilities.
People living in the apartments will get easy connectivity to all the shopping malls and multiplexes in the area. Located in Kakkanad, the luxurious residential estate provides you with an opportunity to enjoy the bliss of life, with aristocracy and luxury. Apart from this, people living in these apartments can get access to the Kakkanad Collectorate Junction, which is just 2 Kms. away from the estate. Besides, you can easily reach the N.H Bye Pass Junction and Wonder La water theme park, both of which are located 5 Kms. away from the residential estate. The optimal location is one of the reasons leading to the rise in the Purva Eternity Price. You can invest in the property, which is likely to yield high returns. You can also get an apartment for personal use and enjoy luxury and comfort.
The security system of the residential complex is of international standards. The area remains under CCV coverage 24/7. Apart from these, the fire protection system and gas detector add to the safety measures.
In terms of liveability, Kochi is one of the best cities in India, presently placed in the sixth rank. It is wise to invest in the property in Kochi. The city is also emerging as a commercial hotspot, with around 90,000 vacancies awaiting the employees in the next few years. This is the best time to invest in the property in Kochi. Get a cultured lifestyle amid the traditional surroundings here.
Purva Eternity Kakkanad – Ultimate lifestyle, high-end apartments and supreme luxuries!
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The sheer variety of different textures found among various canned tomatoes is enough to leave unfamiliar cooks scratching their heads in wonder. To an experienced chef, however, each one is essential and aptly suited for a unique culinary pursuit.
Saucy Kitchen Staples: A Variety of Canned Tomatoes
Should we arrange them alphabetically or by consistency? Let's go with the latter, so you don't get lost. From whole to diced, from crushed to sauced and strained (not to mention pastes!), there's a world of canned tomatoes lining our virtual shelves. Find the perfect jar for your next dish.
Top Canned Tomato Brands
Canned tomatoes are too important to be handled by any brand less reliable than the ones we stock, like:
Muir Glen
Since 1991, Muir Glen has been committed to organic tomatoes. This company sources vine-ripened produce from the San Joaquin Valley of California, and all of its products are USDA Organic certified.
Even if you're new to the flavors of North African cuisine, your palette will adapt nicely to the rich Moroccan spices found in the products from Mina. This company makes it easy to cook traditional Moroccan dishes without the time-consuming endeavor of making everything from scratch.
There are many things we adore about Bionaturae, and here are three of them: the company's commitment to authentic Italian cuisine; the fact that it crafts both standard and gluten-free pastas, which are equally delicious; and the antique dies that shape their pasta for maximum sauce adherence. Delizioso!
Best Canned Tomatoes
Whether you need them diced or crushed, our tomatoes are ready to go:
Jovial Organic Whole Peeled Tomatoes
Imported from Italy, these USDA Organic whole tomatoes are packed in puree and contain no unnecessary additives. Stock up so you can puree or sauce them to your desired consistency as needed.
Ready-Made Tomato Sauces
Need a sauce that's ready to go? Try one of these options:
Thrive Market Organic Low FODMAP Marinara Sauce
For those suffering from symptoms of IBS, our low-FODMAP marinara sauce is an easy way to pack in the flavor without paying for it later. There's no onions or garlic here, just organic tomatoes with oil, carrots, celery, salt, and basil.
Mina Shakshuka Sauce
The traditional Moroccan recipe calls for you to simmer poached eggs in this deliciously seasoned savory tomato sauce. Mina shakshuka sauce is also great with pasta, stew, and pizza.
Healthy Eating Recipes Featuring Tomato Sauce
Looking for information about some of the diets we've described or inspiration for your next application of canned tomatoes? Look no further:
Thinking About Low-FODMAP Foods?
As we mentioned, our house low-FODMAP marinara sauce is easy to digest for people who live with IBS. Find out what FODMAPs are, where they're lurking in your diet, and what you can do about it.
Fishy Dishes
Beloved little sardines pack a lot of flavor for such a tiny fish. Here are a couple of our favorite sardine-based recipes, the first of which - a scrumptious pasta puttanesca - also contains a can of crushed tomatoes.
Start Your Day in a Healthy Way
We've compiled an extensive list of breakfast recipes. While we think they're all brilliant, we'd currently like to draw your attention to our guidelines for making a sensational shakshuka.


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Ensō Collective
Ensō Collective is set to release Loop on April 7th, 2015.
The multimedia album Loop by Ensō Collective is a collection of music, art, video, text and software, assembled by over 40 collaborators in nine different countries over five years.
Loop consists of eight main songs - the backbone of the project - as well as over 200 accompanying artworks in all the aforementioned media.
Grounded in the aesthetics of John Cage - via Zen and Fluxus - Loop is an exploration of the concept album in an age of de-centralized networks organic and technological – a Borgesian maze of aleatoric systems tending towards the interactive.
The music is an eclectic, postmodern assemblage of contemporary orchestral (from film scores to minimalism), experimental electronica (think classic Warp Records), and alternative styles - or as Sean Lennon put it: "Steve Reich meets Squarepusher."
Loop comes in limited-edition packaging the size of a 10" record, which can be assembled into a three-dimensional sculpture, available in multiple colors. Each sculpture comes with a download code for the eight principal songs as well as a unique selection of content from the accompanying pieces - no two copies of Loop are the same.
Ensō Collective is a variable, international network of artists and designers. It is a collaborative production platform for the creative output of its members in various configurations.
Within Ensō, Parches serves as creative director and business manager. Helped at times by guests in different combinations, he performed, recorded and mixed most of the music on Loop, as well as guided the aesthetic of the project by curating and developing multimedia contributions, coordinating elements from around the world.
Parches (Mexico City, 1989) is a composer, producer, writer and multimedia artist. He moved to New York to attend the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, going on to earn production credits on records by Yoko Ono and Cibo Matto.
1. Piraña.(o)
2. Acoustic//Electric
3. On Slowing Down
4. e. Caballo
5. (to) Blood & Otherwise
6. Ran//Walk
7. Mountain to Flame
8. Piraña
WWW // http://parch.es/


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Chinamans Beach
Jervis Bay National Park
With its glistening turquoise waters and clear white sand, Chinamans Beach in Jervis Bay National Park provides a spectacular backdrop to any beach wedding and is an ideal venue hire option for events.
- Venue is suitable for
- Wedding ceremonies
- Capacity
- Maximum people: 80
- Fees
For fee information, please email the Events and Venues Unit or
phone (02) 9585 6570.
- Availability
- Venue not available for exclusive hire
- Bookings
- A completed application form should be received at least 6 months in advance of the event in order to assure availability of your preferred venue and date(s) and adequate time for the review process by NPWS. Initial assessment of the event application, site plan and supporting documentation may take 2-3 weeks. Please contact the Events and Venues Unit for information regarding cancellations.
One of the NSW South Coast's hidden gems, Chinamans Beach adjoins the popular Hyams Beach, Greenfield Beach and Jervis Bay Marine Park. With its glistening turquoise waters, clear white sand and isolated location, Chinamans Beach is an ideal venue hire option for anyone looking for a memorable beach wedding, or indeed, anyone simply looking for an awe-inspiring backdrop to any event.
Although it's isolated, you and your guests won't need to be concerned about finding nearby facilities, as all your necessities are only a short walk away.
Take a virtual tour of Chinamans Beach captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Park info
- in Jervis Bay National Park in the South Coast region
Jervis Bay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
What's nearby:
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- Aboriginal culture (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (5)
- Canoeing/paddling (1)
- Cycling (2)
- Fishing (1)
- Historic heritage (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (3)
- Sightseeing (5)
- Snorkelling and scuba (2)
- Swimming (5)
- Walking (5)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (2)