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139 Translation Fails That Will Have You Rolling On The Floor Laughing
If you're running a business in a tourist-heavy country, having signage in English is a smart move. Your smarts go out the window, however, if the English translations you display turns into the wrong kind of funny jokes. We understand that not everyone knows the language well enough not to get lost in translation, but please - don't trust Google Translate to give you anything but an absolutely literal conversion of whatever you type in, making your sign into a hilariously funny fail.
Well, to be fair on Google Translate, it's possible that some of these errors were just honest typos. Other times, these funny signs display the best of both Engrish and Spanglish languages. Either way, scroll down to see the funniest bad translations people have come across during their travels and vote for the most epic fails. Anyone up for a nice 'decomposed Moscow mule' later?
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I guess the shrimp does the work while the fish ponders...
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Actually it is translated quite well. I think they mean "Press the flush button again to stop water"
Both German and English translations are so hilarious that I had to go and actually google this one, to see what it was supposed to say :) It sure takes the art of miss-translation to the next level - Crema de verdura would be vegetable soup - any native Spanish speaker here is welcome to correct :)
Even though I should walk in the valley of the shadow of death, on the path under the roof of dangerous, I will fear no evil, all though I might cringe a little.... Psalm 23:4, King George III edition


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Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 20: Rambouillet – Paris...
Monday July 23rd, 21.55 in a Ryanair Boeing, somewhere over Northern England. They sell papers on the plane, these days - at inflated prices of course. The whole outside 'wrap' of The Times is a Bradley Wiggins picture, yellow clad and taking the turn at the top of the Champs Elysees, l'Arc de Triomphe providing the background. And the 'The Thunderer' isn't too proud to pinch L'Équipe's headline from two days ago; 'Promenade des Anglais.'
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 19: Bonneval – Chartres...
It's Sunday morning and I've just about come out of the mild shock I was suffering from last evening, after watching Bradley Wiggins' stunning time trial into Chartres.When he crossed the line, it finally sank in that an English rider was going to win le Tour. Up until that moment, it had all seemed like a dream, but as Bradley punched the air, I looked around the wee bar we were in and realised; 'he's done it, he's actually done it!'
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 18: Blagnac – Brive-la-Gaillarde,...
It's a new hotel chain today, Premiere Classe – we had a bit of a battle to get in. To keep the costs down, they only man these places in the morning and early evening – during the day you have to punch codes in to gain access. We started with credit card information, then the reservation number – no dice. Eventually we stuck Martin's name in – et voila!
Exhaustion For The Exhausted (Preview: TDF 2012 Stage 18)
TDF 2012; The overall top three for the Tour is virtually locked in after the Pyrenees, with the likely result of the final time trial being to simply confirm the dominance of the two Sky boys, and shuffle a few of the lower places. Prior to that, we have a 221km stage that nominally should be a sprint stage, but likely sprint teams will need to be motivated to control things as it is a very tough day in the saddle. Exhaustion for those who are already exhausted.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 17: Bagnères-de-Luchon – Peyragudes,...
I wasn't sure about the 'blip' at La Toussuire when Froome distanced Wiggins in the finale - I thought it was 'mountain out of molehill' stuff. Although we did hear that Wiggins was 'raging', that night in his room. But today, there seemed little doubt that a message was being sent; 'I can drop you any time I want.' The body language and facial expressions around the team aren't relaxed, happy or positive. But there's little doubt now that Brad will win - barring Acts of God.
Froome and Wiggins (TDF 2012 St 17)
Brad Wiggins and Chris Froome have shown that they are by far the best two riders in the Tour de France, being untouchable on both the mountains as well as on the time trials. Liquigas and Vincenzo Nibali set the race up, giving it everything they could to make the race tough in the hope that the Sky boys would crack, but in the end, that just meant they had less work to do and could do more damage in the finale.
Final Shot (Preview: TDF 2012 St 17)
Today is the stage that I have been looking forward to the most since I had a proper look at the various stage profiles back in early June. It is a genuine belter! The back end of the race includes an Hors Categorie climb immediately followed by a First Categorie climb.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 16: Pau – Bagnères-de-Luchon,...
As a colleague from another life used to say; 'you should never drink on an empty head.' A sentiment I can endorse as we sit in our hotel in Vielha, Spain. Having left Pau, there were no digs to be had in France near the stage finish – the Tour is a black hole which sucks up every hotel room within an hour's drive and we had to cross the border after the finish at Bagnères-de-Luchon to get to our digs. QuickStep, Saxo, Movistar and Euskaltel all did the same thing and are here in Vielha, too.
Race Defining (Preview: TDF 2012 St16)
Ok. We've had our rest day, complete with (seemingly) obligatory drug bust, and we're ready to dive into the final, defining week. More on Frank's positive later. Now we see if the hard racing that has been inflicted upon the peloton has had any effect on Team Sky. It certainly showed with the break staying away and Fedrigo winning the stage over Christian "VDV" Vandevelde (DAMN I wanted to see him win one!) before the rest.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Second Rest Day
I hate to start with our Formule 1, again - but to emphasis the true glamour of being on le Tour, we're sharing lodgings with the race's cherry picker truck. I had to get up early to do a phone interview with Cameron Wurf, this morning. He's from Tassie; like the Sulzbergers and Richie Porte - did I ever tell you I had a Tasmanian Devil for a fiancée? No, some other time, then? Le Tour de France 2012 - Second Rest Day.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 15: Samatan – Pau,...
There's a touch of the Twilight Zone to Formule 1 hotels – you check out of one, drive for hours, check into the next one and the room is identical – to the last detail. Scary! We've taken to putting a pencil mark under the one plastic stacking chair in the room and checking to make sure it's not there when we get to the next town. Samatan.
Upholstery tacks, Did That Really Happen? (TDF 2012 St14)
Upholstery tacks? Seriously? Clearly my "Ugly Fans" rant was two days too soon. The Tour is such a great spectacle partly because of the amazing numbers of fans lining the road.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 14: Limoux – Foix,...
I was speaking to Vik, the other day.I shan't use the word which he did to describe Brad's opponents, but it wasn't complimentary. Limoux - After yesterday's display, it's hard to disagree; whilst there was drama at the end with Kišerlovski crash – more of which later – when we drove the course it seemed to us a perfect opportunity for Nibali and his descending skills.
We Know That We Don't Know (Preview: TDF12 St14)
Cadel Evans' aggressive riding late in Stage 13, and the subsequent carnage and one day style "balls to the wall" racing has assured us of one thing this Tour: we don't know what's next! Today is a day with two large climbs a long way out from the finish, the second including ramps up to 18%, and peaking some 40km from the finish. The descent ends about 20km from the line, and the whole stage is right by the southern coastline again, bringing wind into the equation.
Same, but so different (TDF 2012 Stage 13)
So if you looked at the result of last night and saw Greipel from Sagan from Boassen Hagen, you'd likely think "Aaah just another bunchie" – it was certainly the finale that I was expecting! And was far from the finale that actually happened. BMC took advantage of the stiff crosswinds and tough little wall 25km from the finish to send Cadel shooting off the front of the bunch.
Ugly Fan Rant
Ugly Fan Rant. I was reading the GreenEdge site this morning and saw that Whitey made mention of Australian fans abusing Richie Porte & Mick Rogers for the "sin" of riding "against" Cadel. These people are idiots. If Australian football was ever blessed with two players who were talented enough to be starters for Chelsea and Manchester United, would one be considered un-Australian (whatever that means) because he was playing against the other?
Back to Bunchies (Preview: TDF 2012 Stage 13)
Back to Bunchies - we've had a full week since the mad dog sprinters have had a chance to shine, and I would be astonished if we had to wait another day to see them all go head to head for the win.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 13: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux – Le...
Le Cap d'Agde and we're puzzled. We've steadfastly avoided getting involved in speculation over the 'd-word' – if you regard yourself as a serious journo, you have to be able to distinguish between factual information from a good source and wild speculation on twitter from individuals who may well have never seen the race, let alone spoken to anyone on it. Maybe it's because we've been on le Tour during the Ulrich, Basso, Mancebo, Bottero, Landis, Morreni, Rasmussen, Contador - and if we forgotten any, sorry - 'affairs.'
Dave Millar Scores a Deserved Win (TDF 2012 Stage 13)
Dave Millar takes a superb stage; Stage 12 was as close to a guaranteed breakaway stage as there is with it's steeply lumpy early: flat late profile. The sprinters lose too much time to be able to catch up and contest a bunch finish, but it is far too flat to result in any time gaps between the big hitters.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 12: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne – Annonay...
What a day; when we heard Millar was in the break, we knew he was definitely capable of beating three of his companions - Gautier was the only one we didn't know about. But when we saw him, we knew he'd win - it was there in his eyes, if you knew what you were looking at.
Time to Regroup (Preview: TDF 2012 Stage 12)
Time to Regroup. After the savagery of yesterday's stage, today is very likely to be a neutral stage from the GC boys' point of view. There are big hills in it, but they are very early in the stage. Hence those who played big roles late in the climb yesterday will likely be riding small, tucked into the bunch conserving energy.
No More Hiding (TDF 2012 St 11)
The first big mountain stage of the Tour has exposed the form of the riders who have intentions of finishing on the podium in the race. The best five in the race to date have been Wiggins, Evans, Nibali, Froome and Van Den Broeck (VDB). Bizarrely, Chris Froome is probably the best in the race right now: he completely cracked Cadel Evans AND (briefly) dropped his own team leader.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 11 : Albertville – La...
We're late! Despite us writing our schedule out for the morning, we're heading to the Albertville depart later than we should. I just smile when people tell me about the high old time we'll have in France. By the time we get from the parcours to the hotel, edit the pictures, insert picture holders in the text and get all that sent off, it's well after 9:00 pm when we grab a pizza and one beer.
Old School Climbing Test (Preview: TDF 2012 Stage 11)
Today is the first "High" mountaintop finish. Stage 7 was considered "Medium", and looking at the pictures of the stage today, one can see why! This is a short, mountainous stage that may well see fireworks from the big hitters. When considering the terrain, there isn't really any respite throughout the stage, and it is a virtual guarantee that Vincenzo Nibali, Jurgen van den Broeck and Cadel Evans will equally attempting to make things difficult for the SKY super team.
Slow Burn? Thomas Voeckler and the TDF 2012 Stage 10)
The stage today would have been earmarked as one for the break, and this it has turned out to be. Two of the popular heroes of the Tour battled it out for the stage win: Thomas Voeckler and Jens Voigt took each other, and three other escapees on, with Voeckler using his cunning and power to take the stage in a very funny looking slow motion sprint.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 10: Mâcon – Bellegarde-sur-Valserine,...
Bonjour! Today was our first outing on the Tour parcours, in the mountains it's sometimes difficult to get on to race route, because just as in the Highlands of Scotland, there aren't that many roads. We set the satnav for Ambronay, which was 73 kilometres into the stage but within easy reach of the autoroute and guided by Brian Blessed's foghorn voice slipped along a network of tiny roads into the village, after we'd paid our last toll charge.
Will They or Won't They? (Preview: TDF 2012 Stage 10)
Will They or Won't They? Stage 10 has the classic look of a day when they break will get away and stay away all through to the finish. It is 194km long through high mountains, but the final 43km of the stage has 33km of descending in it. This is the sort of stage that Thor Hushovd won on last year, and will see the usual breakaway specialists licking their lips at the prospect of a shot at a stage win.
Michael Mørkøv – Early Tour de France King of the Mountains
Men of the Tour, thus far ? Wiggins, definitely; Sagan, for sure; Greipel, yes - and, Michael Mørkøv. The Danish ex-World Madison Champion and six day star's stage one breakaway to grab the polka dot jersey and his defence of it for the first week was one of the talking points of the race. Not content with taking all the available points on stage one, he joined the break on stages two and three to make the jersey his own until the stage to La Planche des Belles Filles where the 'bigs' decided to fight it out. We caught up with him on the rest day at the team hotel in Mâcon.
Le Tour de France 2012 – First Rest Day
Bonjour! VeloVeritas joins le Tour. The hotel is the Formule 1, Viry, with a wonderful view of a pile of tyres – it's a glamorous life. But we're not complaining. Easyjet, Edinburgh to Geneva wasn't too bad, finding the car hire was a bit of a magical mystery tour but we were soon headed for Mâcon, our credentials and the Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank hotel.
Rest Day 1… Where We've Been (TDF 2012), and Tyler...
We're at the first rest day already! And it feels like the race is well on it's way to being decided. Each day I've spoken about what has specifically happened in the race, and my perspective on that. We shall see where things head hence in the next fortnight, but firstly, let's look at some of my favourite bits thus far, including Tyler Farrar.
All But… Brad Wiggins Already! (TDF 2012 St 9)
Holy crap. Brad Wiggins has just shredded the Tour to pieces. In the first time trial of the race he has put himself close to two minutes in front of his nearest rival, Cadel Evans. After that is his own lieutenant, Chris Froome, then Italy's Vincenzo Nibali.
Toby Watson Blog: Rest Day 1 (TDF 2012)
Toby Watson Blog - After the first rest day, this is a good time to look at where the race may go in the coming week. Cadel and Nibali need to find two minutes on Wiggo just to catch up, and they are staring at another, longer time trial later in the race, so effectively need at least three.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 9: Arc-et-Senans – Besançon...
I guess I have to face up to it: it's a black and blue – and yellow, world. I best get the hand of this 'box ticking' thing, then.
A Matter of Scale (Preview: TDF 2012 St 9)
A Matter of Scale. The first (of two) Individual Time Trials in the race, the riders are looking at 41km on a relatively hilly parcours where the stronger time triallists in the field will attempt to put some more space between themselves and their "mountain goat" rivals.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 8: Belfort – Porrentruy,...
Call me a sentimental old fool, but Thibaut Pinot's win in stage 8 was what the Tour is all about – the youngest man in the race gallantly holding off the rampaging favourites; Marc Madiot in the FDJ team car overcome with emotion; team mates barging in on the TV interview to hug and kiss Pinot, some in tears. Le Tour de France 2012 - Stage 8.
1st Chance For A Break (Preview: TDF Stage 8)
1st Chance For A Break. The Mountains have been entered and the big show has begun in earnest! Looking at this stage, one would predict it to be a day pencilled in by breakaway specialists such as Simon Gerrans, Thomas Voeckler or Thor Hushovd (had he have been racing) who have already let a good whack of time go from the race leader. In this way they're non-threatening when they do get in a break and thus aren't chased down.
New Juggernaut (TDF 2012 – Stage 7)
Team Sky just knocked 99% of their rivals out of the Tour de France today. With shades of US Postal in the era of Lance Armstrong's total dominance, Bradley Wiggins' Team Sky threw their boys on the front of the peloton, and said boys then rode a savage tempo, breaking all but two of the major contenders off the back of the bunch. New Juggernaut.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 7: Tomblaine – La...
What a stage! But who's the man of the day? Froome? Wiggins?Both produced performances that had me pinching myself to see if I was dreaming; but no, the man of the day wasn't part of that infernal train making light of 20% grades. La Planche des Belles Filles...
Time For The Big Boys (Preview: TDF 2012 Stage 7)
Stage 7 finally sees the race leave the flatlands, and Time For The Big Boys to play. The race enters the Jura mountains on the German/Swiss border with France. The sprinters and those who are dealing with injuries from falls in the first week will ride small, attempting to save some energy in the hope that they can come good later in the race, while those with hopes of GC places will be planning how they will maximise advantages, or minimise losses.
Peter Sagan – a New Rockstar
A New Rockstar... Peter Sagan has now won three stages of the Tour this year: two uphill sprints, and a straight-up bunch kick. I've already mentioned it, but he's still got more than ten Tours de France in his future (all things being well). How good is this kid going to be?
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 6: Épernay – Metz,...
Martin, the Editor, and I had a meeting last night and agreed there'd be no over-use of superlatives or schoolgirl punctuation on our site. But what can you say about Sagan? - other than he was super, super awesome!!! [Ed!!! What did we totally, like, agree or something??? Editor.] Seriously, what a ride, we can say that Cav wasn't there and that Greipel was in bits; but Goss was there and so was his train - no matter to Sagan.
One More Bunchie (Preview: TDF 2012 Stage 6)
One More Bunchie... Today we see the closing stage of the opening flurry of salvos fired in the battle for the Green Jersey. This will be another bunch kick stage that covers 210km, and brings the race in range of the mountains and hills that will play a role in deciding the final order of the overall contenders.
Close Run Thing (TdF 2012 Stage 5)
Close Run Thing... the "Guaranteed" Bunchie that I mentioned yesterday did indeed eventuate on stage 5 today, but it was looking touch-and-go as to whether they'd be sprinting for the win, or lower placings! People always ask why teams get into a break if they know they're only going to be caught in the lead-up to the bunch sprint, and today's stage was a great example of the answer: you never know.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 5: Rouen – Saint-Quentin,...
Le Tour de France 2012 - Stage 5. Greipel again – as we said yesterday, sprinting is as much a mental game as it is physical one. Greipel and his team had good morale and they exploited it – and of course they had that bit of luck which comes when all the stars align, staying clear of the crash which saw poor Tyler Farrar losing even more skin. And too much can't be read into Cav's defeat, he hit the deck at 60 kph the day before and whilst he has grinta aplenty, the human body knows when it's time not too goo too deep – yesterday was one of those times where's Cav's engine management system took precedence over the driver's wishes.
Traditional Bunch Kick v3 – TDF 2012 St 5
Stage 5 is a guaranteed Traditional Bunch Kick. It is in the mold of the traditional early week flat stages of the Tour from years gone by. It is a 197km shot across the northeast of France, coincidentally passing very close to where the Australian WW1 cemetery at Villers-Brettoneux is located. A very moving place.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 4: Abbeville – Rouen,...
Maybe it's our fault? Yesterday we said that 'barring Acts of God,' Cav would win. We got it half right; there was an almighty 'Act of God' with South African champion Robbie Hunter bouncing around the road like a rubber doll and a whole clutch of riders biting the dust. As the director cut to close up and what was happening at the crash site, there was Cav sitting on the tar, stunned. He's a tough wee soul – ''stoic is the word, I think. Abbeville.
The Carnage Continues – TDF 2012 St 4
Andre Greipel, the big man with enough horsepower to be a chance at beating Cav in a straight sprint took the stage win today. We, the fans unfortunately didn't have tthe chance to see the two great men going head to head as they did on Stage 2 (one of the best sprints I've ever seen) as Cav was caught in a crash and hit the road a couple of km from the finish. The Carnage Continues...
Star Status: Confirmed
Star Status. Stage 3 was a tough "mini Spring Classic" style of a day which was remarkably hectic in the final 40km, and which saw Peter Sagan give his older, better-credentialed rivals an absolute bath. He was the hot favourite for the stage, and with a cool head controlled his team, and the stage completely.
Le Tour de France 2012 – Stage 3: Orchies – Boulogne-sur-Mer,...
ASO's copy writer put it this way; 'THE SUPER SAGAN SHOW CONTINUES.' There's not much else to say, save he made the world's best riders look ordinary, again. As Dan Fleeman said: 'Quality rider; not so sure on the funky chicken or running man celebrations!'
Tour de France 2012 Stage 3 – Another Kicker Finale
Another Kicker Finale ... Stage 3 sees 197 km that begins like a classic "first week sprinters' stage" of Tours gone by, and finishes like a One Day Classic, with five categorised climbs in the final 33km. It is still not going to be difficult enough to separate the big hitters by anything more than a second or two, but it will be too hard for pure sprinters to be a chance of figuring in the finale.
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One Giant Step for a Man: R.I.P. Neil Armstrong
One of the world's greatest icons — astronaut Neil Armstrong — died today at 82 years old.
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This was a great purchase that was used quite a bit on a trip to Florida. We tend to rent a boat when we head down that way and the dog likes to come along.
Well, when we jumps in the water it is next to impossible to get him out with the boat ladder. But with this jacket he swims up to the boat and you grab the handle on it and pull him right up.
My only issue is that my dog is over 100lbs and it would be great if it had a second handle further back so that when lifting you could get more leverage.
Also as dogs get older they think they can do the same things they did when they are a puppy but they can't. This device allows them to swim a lot longer without getting so tired.
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Re: balanced scorecardLUCKIEST Feb 10, 2008 8:01 AM (in response to GENEJMARKS)Great Question We would need to know more about tour company.
Have you developed a Business or Marketing Plan?? How about operational goals??
More info on the balanced scorecard.
The balanced scorecard, a concept for measuring whether the
activities of a company are meeting its objectives in terms of vision
and strategy, was developed and first used at Analog Devices
in 1987. By focusing not only on financial outcomes but also on the
human issues, the balanced scorecard helps to provide a more
comprehensive view of a business which in turn helps organizations to
act in their best long-term interests. The strategic management
system helps managers focus on performance metrics while balancing
financial objectives with customer, process and employee perspectives.
Measures are often indicators of future performance.
Implementing the scorecard typically includes four processes:
- Translating the vision into operational goals;
- Communicate the vision and link it to individual performance;
- Business planning;
- Feedback and learning and adjusting the strategy accordingly.
Re: balanced scorecardGENEJMARKS Feb 10, 2008 10:52 AM (in response to LUCKIEST)
Thanks for replying.
Actually before going down the road with my own company I wanted to first find out if any other small companies have actually used Balanced Scorecard successfully? I get the sense that most small businesses don't.
Re: balanced scorecardLUCKIEST Feb 10, 2008 12:18 PM (in response to GENEJMARKS)WHY do you want to first find out if any other small companies have actually used Balanced Scorecard
What difference does it make. If the SHOE FITS, etc
Re: balanced scorecardGeneration4 Feb 10, 2008 2:21 PM (in response to GENEJMARKS)Hi GENEJMARKS - can you share what is meant by a balanced scorecard? What is it and how did it help you? Thanks for providing more information.
Re: balanced scorecardLUCKIEST Feb 10, 2008 2:46 PM (in response to Generation4)4, LOOK AT THE ANSWER FROM LUCKIEST
Re: balanced scorecardLighthouse24 Feb 10, 2008 4:43 PM (in response to GENEJMARKS)Gene, I'd agree that most small businesses don't use Balanced Scorecard. The reason, I think, is that most small businesses use a different planning philosophy than larger organizations.
Large organizations typically define a vision, identify strategic objectives related to that vision, and then plan downward (or outward, depending on how the model is depicted) to realize the vision through the achievement of various tactical and operational goals. As I see it, Balanced Scorecard is a way to integrate and measure progress toward the specific set of Financial, Marketing, Process Management, and HRD goals, targets, and initiatives that make up the vision. The management team for a larger organization can often envision where they want to company, agency, or non-profit to be in two, five, or maybe even twenty years from now -- so they have time (and resources) to establish the related metrics, and to institute the feedback loops (measure, analyze, adjust) that would allow Balanced Scorecard to work well for them.
In contrast, small businesses tend to plan from the bottom up (or outside in). They often begin with a single element -- for instance, a financial opportunity that others have overlooked, a market need that isn't being met, a unique process that provides a radical competitive advantage, or a specialized skill that no one else has. They figure out how to operationally apply that element, then determine how to tactically add on the other elements that are needed to support the operation, and finally figure out how to strategically deliver it in a profitable business context. In one sense, "balance" is built-in to that evolution. Further, once a small business is delivering that initial element, the owner invariably sees other elements and opportunities (I have no data to back this up, but I think most small businesses are actually engaged in a slightly "different" business than their owners initially imagined).
The analogy I use is an oil tanker versus a small sailboat crossing the ocean. A tanker plows through the waves en route to its destination using the most direct course possible, and very little affects it. Because the cargo is valuable and capable of doing enormous damage, certain things must be monitored and measured -- most of which are "internal" to the ship and its well-being (and for which the ship has dedicated equipment and personnel). On the other hand, a sailboat gets pitched and rolled by the waves, and has to constantly respond to changes in the wind and weather. While the destination is (or should be) a measureable objective, a sailboat can't go straight there. So (like a small business), it sometimes has to maneuver to take advantage of opportunities and thrive, and sometimes has to maneuver just to protect itself and survive. A small business "captain" goes it alone, without the sophistication a tanker might have. He/she constantly monitors the "weather" and is always prepared to change a financial, marketing, process, or developmental objective if necessary.
Bottom line, managing a small business presents different challenges than managing a large organization, and therefore relies on some different management approaches. The rewards are also different. Big organizations offer big rewards, but mostly at the end of the voyage. A small business offers small rewards all along the way. If the sailboat passes near that one particular harbor on a day when the weather is fine and there are no commitments to keep, the small business captain can drop anchor and be like one of those folks in a Corona commercial for awhile. (The big tanker just plows on by, while we lay on the beach and wave.)
Re: balanced scorecardGENEJMARKS Feb 11, 2008 6:51 AM (in response to Lighthouse24)Thanks everyone for your replies.
I wanted to consider deploying the Balanced Scorecard approach at my company, and also to write about it too. But, like Lighthouse observed, it doesn't seem very applicable to smaller companies. It's kind of a shame, because it's so popular among big businesses. Maybe it's just reality. I'm going to do more research.
Re: balanced scorecardpuzzleman Feb 11, 2008 9:46 AM (in response to GENEJMARKS)Gene, After reading this thread, I think you should try Balanced Scorecard as a trial basis. You soul like you are definitely interested in the concept and would like to try it. What do you have to lose if you try it? Explaining it to your employees and what you are trying to do, will get their involvement in the plan.
Also by my understanding of what Luckiest wrote, I kind of do this process with my people. Each year, I set goals and get their input on how to get there. I think larger companies have to have a formal system because of their culture and the sheer size of the company. I have a feeling that you already do much of the Balanced Sheet but not done formally.
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The Balanced Scorecard is a very popular approach for large companies to measure tangible and intangible performance factors. Has anyone had experience with this approach and would it be something that I should consider for my small (under 50 person) company?
The Balanced Scorecard is a very popular approach for large companies to measure tangible and intangible performance factors. Has anyone had experience with this approach and would it be something that I should consider for my small (under 50 person) company?


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Burning Nights CRPS: Increasing Awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in the UK and Worldwide
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (formerly Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) effects people in the UK and around the world
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, is a poorly understood condition which affects many people in the UK and across the globe. CRPS can cause a person to experience persistent, severe and debilitating pain. The condition may develop after an injury, surgery, stroke or heart attack, but the pain is out of proportion with the severity of the initial injury.
The cause of CRPS isn't clearly understood and CRPS awareness in the UK is low. However Burning Nights CRPS is a charity raising awareness and supporting individuals suffering with CRPS. Treatment for complex regional pain syndrome is most effective when started early. In such cases, improvement and even remission are possible.
Support and help for sufferers of CRPS in the UK and around the world
With low awareness and understanding of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome both globally and in the UK, it is vital that a Complex Regional Pain Syndrome support system is in place for those who suffer from this condition. Burning Nights CRPS support is a CRPS charity that offers detailed information and CRPS support for loved ones, carers, friends, families and sufferers. Throughout the site there is evidence-based information on causes, symptoms and treatments, as well as an outlet to speak about the difficulties of living with this condition through the forum on the site. This is an outlet for CRPS sufferers or carers throughout the UK to share their experiences and learn new methods of dealing with CRPS, or just to have a general chat.
Burning Nights CRPS aims to improve the quality of life for CRPS sufferers, carers, families and friends. Increasing knowledge of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome on a global and national scale in the UK is a necessity. Through the products on offer on this site, awareness and support of CRPS can improve through increased visibility and information. They are a fully registered UK CRPS charity (Charity Registration Number 1166522) specifically aimed at not only raising awareness of CRPS amongst the public and medical professions but also supporting all those affected by the condition. Burning Nights CRPS Support is proud to have been awarded 'Charity Of The Year 2016' by Aspire Magazine and Best Team Performance 2019 by WeGo Health Awards. Thank You to everyone for your support! In February 2020, our Founder Victoria was also awarded the Points of Light award by the Prime Minister's Office.


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Healthy Diet for Later Adulthood
Diet and health go hand in hand. Even if fruits and vegetables have never been a big part of your diet, making better food choices now can improve your health as you continue to age. While a healthy diet for later adulthood isn't that much different from the healthy diet you needed to follow in your younger years, your nutrient needs are slightly different.
You may not think too much about calories these days, but they are an important aspect of a healthy diet plan. As you get older your calorie-burning muscle decreases and you tend to be less active, both of which decrease your overall calorie needs. If you eat more calories than you need, you'll gain weight. Your daily calorie needs depend on your gender and activity level. To maintain a healthy weight, women over the age of 51 need 1,600 to 1,800 calories a day, while men of the same age need 2,000 to 2,400 calories a day. The more active you are, the more calories you need.
You need less fiber now than you did when you were younger because of your reduced calorie needs, but that doesn't make it any less important. Older men need 30 grams of fiber a day, and older women need 21 grams. Getting enough fiber in your diet improves bowel health, helps alleviate and prevent constipation and may help prevent colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Foods high in fiber also tend to be low in calories and high in nutrition, and help keep you feeling full longer. Fiber-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. When adding fiber to your diet, do it slowly and be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
Lean Sources of Protein
As you enter later adulthood, you need to eat a little more protein than you did in when you were younger. Not getting enough protein can make it harder for you to fight off illness and impair your ability to heal wounds. That doesn't mean you need to eat a 16-ounce steak every night. In fact, most of your protein should come from lean sources such as poultry, seafood, lean red meats, beans and low-fat dairy products.
Choose Healthy Fats
Age increases your risk of heart disease, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. To help your heart stay healthy limit the saturated and trans fat in your diet, and replace them with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. That means eating less bacon and baked goods, and more olive oil, nuts and fatty fish like salmon.
Special Nutrient Needs
There are certain nutrients you need to make sure you emphasize in your diet as you enter later adulthood, including calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B-12. Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health and strength. Older men and women need 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium a day, and 800 to 1,000 international units of vitamin D a day. Dairy foods are a good source of both nutrients. As you age, your ability to absorb vitamin B-12 decreases, and in most cases you need to get your vitamin B-12 from fortified foods -- breakfast cereals or nutritional yeast -- or from a supplement.
- Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology: Nutrition for Older Adults
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Healthy Eating for Older Adults
- National Osteoporosis Foundation: Calcium and Vitamin D
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: How Many Calories Do Older Adults Need
- Today's Dietitian: The Top Fiber-Rich Foods List
- Journal of the American College of Nutrition: Protein and Older Adults
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?
- Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B12
- Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics: Nutrition in the Elderly: Role of Fiber
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Health Implications of Dietary Fiber
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- Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images


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With Memorial Day just around the corner, it also means the unofficial start to summer is here - aka the season of vacation getaways, backyard barbecues, and family trips. But being on the go doesn't have to mean you let go of the healthy lifestyle you're building. While studies show those who cook at home regularly consume less calories and healthier meals, eating out has come along way over the years. Add a little planning and good choices, and you'll be able to make all the those wedding rehearsal dinners, road trip drive-thrus, or graduation lunches you have lined up. Check out our tips from Keri Glassman's Healthy Eating Tips for eating healthy while dining out. If you find any of the tips to be helpful, be sure to LIKE or SHARE on Facebook or Twitter! It's calorie free. :)
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Bangkok-Singapore by Luxury Eastern & Oriental Express Train
4-day Escorted Tour
Linking Bangkok and Singapore, the Eastern & Oriental Express provides a satisfying introduction to four great cultures, as revealed by the glittering Thai temples of Bangkok and Singapore's exciting mix of Chinese, Indian, and Malay architecture and cuisine. The mid-journey sightseeing choices include the famed bridge over the River Kwai, a cycle tour to a village, or a culinary tour to a market and an ancient noodle factory. Each are fascinating and well-received already this season. New in 2018: A much smaller group of guests on board -- 82 maximum, a significant drop from the earlier max of 132. All guests enjoy the above-mentioned amazing touring choices as well as complimentary house wines and well drinks. (Specialty wines, cocktails, and spirits are billable.) Guests in Presidential Suites enjoy a host of new amenities, including complimentary and exclusive in-cabin wi-fi and complimentary private limousine transfers to/from train stations in Bangkok & Singapore. Presidential Suites also include: - A bottle of champagne and fruit basket in cabin on arrival - Complimentary mini bar - stocked with a selection of spirits, local beer, soft drinks and chocolate - Complimentary on board pressing service - Wireless speaker in cabin This journey is also available in reverse, from Singapore to Bangkok.


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Business records aren't just text documents—they often include videos and other images that are digitally stored. Getting printouts of these images into evidence is just like any other business record evidence, but showing authenticity may require some tech knowledge.
The good news is that a printout of a video or digital image is presumed to be an accurate representation of the images it purports to represent. Evid C §1553(a). In fact, foundational testimony to show the reliability of computer-generated photographs isn't required to admit them under the business record hearsay exception. People v Peyton (2014) 229 CA4th 1063, 1076.
But the bad news is that this presumption only holds if the other side doesn't present evidence of the printout's inaccuracy or unreliability. If that happens, you'll have to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that it's an accurate representation of the existence and content of the images it purports to represent. Evid C §1553(a).
As many of us know from our use of Photoshop and other software to tweak digital images, technology has made it increasingly difficult to determine authentic from modified images. And only an authentic image may be considered a business record.
To be considered an authentic image, the proponent must show that
- the stored image is an authentic representation of the document or photograph it purports to be and, if necessary, that a printout of it accurately reflects the digitally stored information; and
- the proffered image satisfies the requirements of a business record.
Certain aspects of making these showings are likely to overlap. Here's an example:
A plaintiff proffers an image purporting to be a printed copy of an electronic memorandum of a telephone call from a defendant who ordered 100 widgets at $20 each.
The plaintiff's employee can testify that he or she customarily receives telephone orders and, although the employee doesn't recall that particular order, the employee knows that he or she customarily keys orders into the company's computer while speaking to the customer, and thus believes that is how this particular electronic memorandum was generated.
If the defendant denies ever making that order, the evidentiary problems are numerous. Case law is just beginning to address these issues in our era of digital storage coupled with the ease of modifying digital material. See People v Goldsmith (2014) 59 C4th 258.
If you find yourself facing this situation, you'll need to get up to speed on the technology. Specifically, you'll need to
- know the particular data storage system in question and the capability of that system to enable modifications, and
- understand how those modifications may be later detected to determine the authenticity of a particular document.
Introducing printouts of digitized business records doesn't require learning new law, but it does require learning about the technology involved. Luddites beware!
For guidance on all aspects of introducing business records into evidence, turn to CEB's Effective Introduction of Evidence in California, chap 13. On admissibility of electronic and social media evidence, check out chap 54.
Other CEBblog™ posts you may find useful:
- 9 Steps to Getting Business Records into Evidence
- From Website into Evidence
- How Do You Get Text Messages into Evidence: Authenticate, Authenticate, Authenticate
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Page count: 16
Features inventions, machines, gadgets and devices, and facts and information about how they work. This flap book contains over 90 flaps which reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines and microwaves and other machines. It includes internet links to websites with animations, games and experiments.


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Section 7: Massachusetts export development program; insurance, co-insurance and loan guarantees
Section 7. (a) There is hereby established within the Agency the Massachusetts export development program, successor to the Massachusetts export finance program, to expand employment and income opportunities through increased exports of Massachusetts goods and services by providing actual and potential Massachusetts exporters, including in particular small and medium-sized exporters, with insurance, co-insurance, loan guarantees, and information and technical assistance on export opportunities and exporting techniques in support of increased export transactions.
(b) The Agency shall utilize the Massachusetts Export Development Fund, other than as permitted in subsection (c) of section 6, solely to insure, co- insure and guarantee loans related to export transactions, and to make extensions of the same, made pursuant to the provisions of this section and detailed regulations adopted by the board; provided, however, that the Agency shall make no reservation, encumbrance, or disbursement from the fund unless and until said regulations have been reviewed and approved in writing by the secretary of economic affairs. Any determination to insure, co- insure and guarantee loans, or to make an extension of the same pursuant to this section, shall be made by the board.
(c) The Agency may charge fees to defray the operating expenses of the export finance program. The amount of the fees shall be determined by the board.
(d) Loan guarantees and insured export transactions shall be secured by no less than a 30 per cent reserve in the fund. The board may elect to require a higher reserve. The regulations adopted by the board as provided in subsection (b) shall include provisions regarding the terms and limits for loan guarantees to be secured by the fund; provided, however, that in no instance shall a loan guarantee secured by the fund exceed either of the following: (1) 70 per cent of the required financing or (2) $1,000,000.
(e) The Agency shall make no affirmative determination to insure, co-insure or guarantee any loan or any extension of the same to be secured by the fund unless and until the board has made the following findings of fact, to be incorporated in the formal records of its proceedings:
(1) that borrowers have a minimum equity interest in the business as determined by the board;
(2) that the proposed loan guarantees, insurance and coinsurance will be extended to companies that export goods and services produced primarily in Massachusetts or to companies which export goods and services and which have their principal place of business in Massachusetts;
(3) there exists adequate collateral or security agreements to ensure the full repayment of loan guarantees and solvency of any insurance or co-insurance program extended under this chapter and to assist in evaluating the program;
(4) that, to the extent possible, said loan guarantee or insurance or coinsurance is such that a definite benefit to the economy of the commonwealth may reasonably be expected therefrom; and
(5) that financing assistance secured by the fund shall only be extended in one or both of the following circumstances:
(i) as part of a governmental match which may be required to secure participation of Massachusetts firms in federal, state, or private financing programs;
(ii) if adequate financing assistance is not readily available from public or private sources in a timely manner.
(f) In administering the fund and the export finance program, the Agency shall coordinate to the maximum extent possible with the programs and goals of the United States Export-Import Bank, the International Trade Administration of the United States Department of Commerce, the Foreign Credit Insurance Association, the Massachusetts trade office and other private and public programs, designed to provide export assistance and export-related financing; and assemble, publish, and disseminate information to Massachusetts exporters on export opportunities, techniques of exporting, sources of public and private export assistance, and sources of export-related financing.
(g) No company shall be eligible for a loan guarantee under this section until it complies with the terms of this section.
(h) The Agency shall, prior to making any loan guarantee pursuant to this section comply with the following requirements: (1) develop or distribute written materials and other information it believes appropriate to familiarize any company interested in exporting with how to enter the export market; (2) to distribute said materials and information, the Agency shall present a series of seminars throughout the commonwealth; and, (3) a loan guarantee may only be offered to a company which has attended at least one seminar within one year prior to its application.
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Services pick up pace in Chennai
But food still scarce, and only technical flights, ferries operational
Chennai: Flood-ravaged Chennai and its suburbs got respite from rains but residents battled scarcity of commodities and high prices while communication services and train services were partially restored.
Volunteers distribute relief material in Kotturpuram, in Chennai, on Saturday. Pic/PTI
But air services, suspended till Sunday, may take two or three more days to resume. Only technical flights and ferry services were operated on Saturday. However, intermittent rains and an overcast sky have left people worried.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast light rains in the next 24 hours for the city and suburbs. Director, Area Cyclone Warning Centre, SR Ramanan told reporters that heavy rains were possible in the coastal and southern districts of the state. He has advised fishermen of southern coastal districts against venturing into sea for fishing.
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It was time to renew my subscription to Miniature Wargames Magazine and the timing was perfect for a Wargame Wednesday post.
This magazine will suit all those interested in historical miniature wargaming though; not to fear, their companion magazine Tabletop Gaming focuses on SciFi and Fantasy games. From Tabletop's 9 April issue: "Reviews including Mechs vs Minions, Aeon's End and Doom, Star Wars painting guide, the next instalment in our Dungeon Master's Guide to RPGs and a chat with Warlord Games about its Doctor Who and 2000 AD miniatures games."
The website is worth a look. There are three links at top for Historical Games, Miniature Games (SF&F focus) and Board Games (Euro, etc.). Of course, content available on the web page is not as in-depth as the magazines but it's still worth your time to browse, check out news on the latest games and books and enjoy the outstanding photos taken at game conventions.
For US readers the only negative factor is the magazine is out of the UK so the advertisements and coverage of conventions and events won't help you find something in your area. There is an online database of clubs but (for now) no US clubs are listed. One of my back copies had a list of upcoming conventions for the year and there were a few US ones listed but that was about it.
Magazines come out bi-monthly so an annual subscription of six print copies for UK readers costs £30 with the same price for digital versions available on iTunes, Google and Mac/PC downloads. European subscribers pay £50 for print and £30 for digital and the Rest of World pays £60 and £30 (around $77 and $39 dollars). I'd say for US subscribers the digital version is a deal at around $6.50 per issue.
I'm not sure if there are any equivalent magazines in the US. There is Strategy & Tactics plus Counterfact Magazine but they use the original S&T model of historical articles with an old school board game (map and cardboard counters) included.
I did a quick search and found Wargames: Soldiers and Strategy and when I saw prices advertised in dollars figured I found a US magazine but it's from the Netherlands. I have to say the heart of miniature wargaming remains in the UK.
I've said it in earlier WW articles but I contend that the main reason miniature wargaming survives as a hobby in the modern age is mostly due to the artistry of the hobbyists. Initially, the gamer has to invest time and effort into painting the figures and if the army is a historical one the gamer takes great pride in historical accuracy. A sense of ownership and artistic pride grows as the figures come to life through painting. Combine this with the attention to detail given to the terrain then the game itself becomes aesthetically pleasing display. Finally, miniature gaming allows for more social interaction. A drawback in the modern age is a lot of the game mechanics must be done manually (figuring combat odds and line of sight, moving units, etc.) but this disadvantage also allows for breaks in play unlike a head to head game of Starcraft or like game where you are in for the ride with adrenaline pumping until someone wins. Pros and cons and one is not better than another but I do enjoy a good miniature game from time to time and appreciate the effort of gamers in putting on a good display.
The subscription is for six issues, which come out every month. If it's of any interest I took the pictures that were used for the BattleTech Alpha Strike article in issue #406.
Thanks Ashley.
Here's a blog post with one of the pictures mentioned. The picture also made it to the cover of the Darker Horizons supplement: https://ashleyrpollard.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=BattleTech+Alpha+Strike
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The Daily Trust, Northern Nigeria's most widely circulated newspaper, recently caught up with Kenneth Gyang, to discuss Confusion Na Wa and the film's triumph at the AMAAs earlier this year. The interview can be read here.
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UDOO is a single board computer development platform and best suited for prototyping with both software and hardware design. UDOO merges a dual core and quad core ARM Freescale Cortex-A9 i.MX6 CPU and Arduino compatible board embedded with dedicated ARM Atmel SAM3X8E CPU. UDOO is capable of running either LINUX or Android, alongside the same ARM SAM3X (not to mentioned all the input and outputs) of an Arduino due board. User only need to change micro SD card to switch operating system. UDOO is an open hardware and effectively one-stop shop for driving electronic projects. UDOO merges different computing worlds in one: each world has its strength and weaknesses and all of them are useful today in education as well as Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and rapid prototyping endeavours.
Here are couple of things I found interesting in UDOO
- First off the UDOO is a good all in one platform for building powerful applications . It houses a controller along with a powerful multi-core processor on a well designed PCB.
- Truly a Multi Development platform as they call it rightly on the UDOO community website.
- The pre-built Linaro images lets users not only run a powerful Linux operating system on the ARM processor but also enables development on the controller side enabling developing as well as deploying capability without the need for extra cables to be connected.
- UDOO is also capable of running the Android OS and also support the ADK mode so you get to scale your imagination both into the App development space as well as the accessory development all in one platform .
- The Platform also houses all the peripherals like WiFi, Audio, Ethernet, HDMI a lot of GPIOs about 76 which makes it a resource rich platform to do a lot !
- When it comes to graphics each processor provides 3 separate accelerators for 2D, OpenGL® ES2.0 3D and OpenVG™. This is something awesome !
For more details please visit UDOO official site
Flexible development environment
UDOO is a multi development platform solution for Android, Linux, ArduinoTM and Google ADK 2012. The board is designed to provide a flexible environment that allows to explore the new frontiers of the Internet of Things. UDOO allows you to switch between Linux and Android in a few seconds, simply by replacing the Micro SD card and rebooting the system.
Running Linux
UDOO is a stand alone computer itself and since is based on the Freescale i.MX 6 CPU, it runs an optimized version of Linux Ubuntu for ARM architecture, called Linaro (11.10 at the moment). Linaro environment has everything you need for programming, for example you can use the Arduino IDE to build & upload your sketches to the Arduino-compatible embedded board, without additional/external cable connections.
Running Android
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich runs smootly on UDOO giving you all the features of an Android device (further Android releases will be available at the time of distribution). Apps interface with Arduino-compatible embedded board through Accessory Development Kit (ADK) connection for building accessories and smart devices based on Android.
UDOO is compatible with all the sketches, tutorials and resources available on the Arduino community as well as all the shields, sensors and actuators for Arduino DUE available on the market


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Europe Top Home Furniture and Housewares Retailers Reviewed in New Research Study Published at MarketPublishers.com
21 Dec 2011 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – Europe's furniture and housewares retail market is dominated by UK-based retailers and is primarily served by specialized, small private independent stores.
Howdens was the strongest performer of the leading home furniture and housewares supplies retailers in Europe. Dunelm was the top performer under the operational efficiency pillar, though its performance in scale and growth, as well as financial performance was average. The performance of Topps Tiles was weaker than the channel average under all the pillars.
New research study "Leading European Home Furniture and Housewares Retailers - Company Benchmarking Analysis Report" prepared by Canadean compares the strength of leading home furniture and housewares retailers in Europe relative to each other and international averages for retailers in the same channel.
The retailers covered in the study are:
- Howden Joinery Group Plc
- Carpetright plc
- Dunelm Group plc
- Beter Bed Holding N.V.
- Cafom S.A.
- Topps Tiles plc
The benchmark analysis is based on key parameters and ratios that explain the performance of a particular company against that of its immediate peers and its overall channel of operation.
Report Details:
Title: Leading European Home Furniture and Housewares Retailers - Company Benchmarking Analysis Report
Published: December, 2011
Pages: 73
Price: US$ 1,950
Report Contents:
1.1 What is this Report About?
1.2 Peer Group
1.3 Retail Channel Definitions
1.4 Financial and Operational Metric Definitions
1.5 Summary Methodology
1.5.1 Overall Research Methodology
1.5.2 Scorecard and Heat Chart Methodology
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skEdit (formerly skHTML) is a text editor with a focus on web development. It includes features to assist in the editing of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, Python, ASP, Ruby/Rails, SQL, ActionScript and ColdFusion. These features include an integrated Project View to easily edit an entire project of files, syntax highlighting, code-completion and hinting, integrated SFTP/FTP/WebDAV for file transfers and editing, Tidy integration to clean files, powerful search and replace on single and multiple files with support regular expressions, snippets to store frequently used sections of text, and more.
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Sphalerite (ZnS) is a mineral that is the chief ore of zinc. It consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form but almost always contains variable iron. When iron content is high it is an opaque black variety, marmatite ((Zn,Fe)S). It is usually found in association with galena, pyrite, and other sulfides along with calcite, dolomite, and fluorite. Miners have also been known to refer to sphalerite as zinc blende, mock lead, false galena and black-jack.
The mineral crystallizes in the cubic crystal system. In the crystal structure, zinc and sulfur atoms are tetrahedrally coordinated. The structure is closely related to the structure of diamond. The hexagonal analog is known as the wurtzite structure. The lattice constant for zinc sulfide in the zincblende crystal structure is 0.542 nm.
Its color is usually yellow, brown, or gray to gray-black, and it may be shiny or dull. Its luster is resinous. It has a yellow or light brown streak, a hardness of 3.5 - 4, and a specific gravity of 3.9-4.1. Some specimens have a red iridescence within the gray-black crystals; these are called "ruby sphalerite." The pale yellow and red varieties have very little iron and are translucent. The darker more opaque varieties contain more iron. Some specimens are also fluorescent in ultraviolet light. The refractive index of sphalerite (as measured via sodium light, 589.3 nm) is 2.37. Sphalerite crystallizes in the isometric crystal system and possesses perfect dodecahedral cleavage. Gemmy, pale specimens from Franklin, New Jersey (see Franklin Furnace) are highly fluorescent orange and/or blue under longwave ultraviolet light and are known as cleiophane, an almost pure ZnS variety.
Crystals of suitable size and transparency have been fashioned into gemstones, usually featuring the brilliant cut to best display sphalerite's high dispersion of 0.156 (B-G interval)—over three times that of diamond. Freshly cut gems are lively with an adamantine luster and could conceivably be mistaken for a fancy-colored diamond in passing, but due to sphalerite's softness and fragility the gems are best left unset as collector's or museum pieces (although some have been set into pendants). Collectors may pay a premium for stones over one carat (200 mg), as clean crystals are usually quite small. Gem-quality material is usually a yellowish to honey brown, red to orange, or green; the two most important sources are the Chivera mine, Cananea, Sonora, Mexico; and the Picos de Europa, Cordillera Cantabrica, near Santander on Spain's northern coast.


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Holy crow, there are a lot of great books out there!
One thing I am realizing– there is no possible way I can keep up with what my kids want to read, keep up with with all the books I want to share with my children, keep up with all the new books out there, follow my own reading interests once n a while, keep up with this project of reading all the Newbery winners and runner ups AND post about every one. So here's a little recap.
We started Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson (2008 Honor Book) as an audio book, but I was wondering if it was maybe not appropriate for the 7 and 4 year olds to be listening to. That one is on temporary hiatus.
I'm currently reading Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata (2005 medal winner) and am really enjoying it so far. It's my "gym book" that I read while on the treadmill.
I also started Getting Near to Baby by by Audrey Couloumbis (2000 Honor Book) and am enjoying it as well.
I finished Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars, which won in 1971. For the most part, the book left me kind of cold, especially given the fact that it beat out Natalie Babbitt's Knee Knock Rise, which is a favorite. But there was this one perfect moment at the end of the book that made me understand, I think, why it won.


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Your Complete Guide to Extreme Sports and Outdoor Activites in the Lake District
The Lake District is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful, serene and tranquil places in the UK. It's a beautiful part of the north and the fantastic lakes, beautiful wind swept beaches and the stunning views and rolling hills make for a fantastic getaway. However there's a whole other side to the Lake District of extreme sports and outdoor activities that make the Lake District a paradise for. You can also relax and unwind of course but for some of us are holidays need to mix exercise and relaxation – with the two, in fact, going hand in hand. So let's look at where to stay and what activities are on offer.
Where to stay?
If you're travelling in a group then Lake District cottages provide a perfect base camp from which to explore the stunning scenery and partake in some outdoor sports. Lake side cottages in Lake District towns are the best places to enjoy water sports and sailing whilst in the hills you can find more peaceful locations. If you're travelling as a couple or solo then the many B and B's are the best option or alternatively (if you're feeling frugal) try one of the areas many hostels. All of these options will give you fantastic access to the outdoor activities and extreme sports the region has to offer.
So the activities!
There's so many outdoor pursuits here and wherever you stay in the lake district you'll be close to an activity centre so we'll go through the activities one by one.
Of course the Lake District is most famous for sailing with Windermere being alive with boats all year around. If you've never sailed before then the Lake District is the perfect opportunity to learn with classes being run all year around and the sheltered lakes providing a fantastic training ground to find you're water wings. Many companies offer full week long courses or simply boat hire if you're already a seasoned sailor. If you want to learn with less competition try one of the smaller lakes such as Coniston for a gentler and less crowded sailing experience.
Canoeing and Kayaking
The lakes make a great place to canoe or kayak on fairly gentle waters and in a safe environment. But if you're looking for something more exciting then you should try the seaside resorts or the rivers. Here white waters and stout waves can replace the tranquil lake waters and provide you a much more challenging extreme sports buzz. There are many guided tours available covering rapids and beautiful stretches of coastline so you'll have plenty to keep you amused.
Along the beaches of the west coast you can find plenty of decent surf spots with the areas between Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness providing a long sweep of Atlantic coastline. In good weather you get some great waves here though many of the beaches are fairly rocky and only suited to more advanced surfers.
Other watersports
The ones we've mentioned are the basics of course but there are a variety of other great outdoor pursuits within the area on water. Kite surfing is popular along the coast and provide something very different from your usual surf experience. Wind surfing is incredibly popular on the lakes and the nearby sea and is incredibly challenging. Water skiing is available on some (but not all) of the lakes and provides a fantastic adrenaline buzz for travellers who enjoy high speeds. Jet Skiing is also available on some lakes.
Mountain Biking
Given the regions landscape and the great rolling hills that surround the lakes its unsurprising that mountain biking is incredibly popular here. The cycle paths that litter the landscape provide challenges for all levels of skills and there are plenty of more professional courses scattered around that can provide even more of a challenge for the advanced cyclist.
Rock climbing
With the hills and the nearby cliffs of the Lake District there are plenty of opportunities for rock climbing both besides the Lakes and on the rugged coastline. The many places that offer rock climbing have courses and trips for all levels so you can be sure of meeting and challenging your current levels or learning a fantastic new sport for the first time.
Canyoning is a mixture of rock climbing, abseiling and other outdoor pursuits and is becoming increasingly popular in the Lake District with adrenaline seeking travellers'. Exploring the rivers and waterfalls of the lakes is a fantastic day out and incredibly challenging for lots of adventurers. Climbing through water and sliding down muddy paths is a great day out for everyone.
Caving and bouldering.
There are only a few places you can go caving within the Lake District but these are well worth exploring. Along the coast there are some opportunities for sea caving whilst throughout the region bouldering is becoming a popular pastime – squeezing yourself through, round, under and across large boulder fields.
Now if you prefer your outdoor activites to revolve around an engine then don't worry the Lake District's calm quiet exterior won't disappoint you. There are tons of motorsports on offer in various parts of the area both on and off the waters of the lakes.
In terms of water based motorsports you can enjoy speed boating (on some of the larger lakes and of course the sea) and jet skiing (on most of the lakes that don't have a lot of fishing). In terms of real motorsports though you've got plenty of options with some of the finest dirt biking courses in the country as well as lots of quad biking excursions through thick mud and deep streams; there's also a few places that do go karting. There's also some great courses for more serious motorsport but they're not open to the public – though watching other people risk their lives at breakneck speeds isn't to be shunned!
Hopefully that gives you a nice taste of the range of outdoor activities in the Lake district and gets you excited to plan a trip. Stag do's and large parties are particularly well catered for in terms of the outdoor opportunities here and I'd recommend you stay for at least a week to really get your adrenaline pumping. Just try also to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and the beautiful pubs as well.


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Intellectual Property: Pre-Litigation & Negotiation MediationPosted in Case Studies | 0 comments
When the patent holders of a manufacturing process and the investors funding its prototyping and launch hit an impasse over a development agreement, how did the two sides avoid litigation and get their relationship back on track?
What Happened?
The patent holders (also serving as the development team) faced financial pressures that threatened layoffs and caused a product launch delay. Without more capital from the investors, they would be forced to secure alternative funding, but the investor group, wary of extending additional advances, viewed the delay as an indication of deeper design, budget, and operational problems. An immediate resolution was needed to preserve the parties' business relationship and move the enterprise forward.
Special Considerations
- The parties needed a neutral forum and location to resolve their issues.
- The stalemate between the parties jeopardized a relationship with a motivated prospective customer that needed to be reassured of the soundness of the manufacturing process and the stability of the parties' association.
How Did PREMi Help?
PREMi provided background information on several associates qualified to mediate the dispute, and assisted the parties to select a specialist who then:
- Thoroughly explained the mediation process and expectations for resolution
- Conducted several separate conversations with the parties and obtained a copy of the development agreement and other relevant material to fully understand and frame the specific issues between them
- Required each party to prepare a memo, held in confidence by the mediator and not exchanged with the other party, which explained their allegations, arguments, risk, and possible liability
- Provided the parties with an outline instructing them how and what to prepare for the mediation hearing
- Counseled the parties to not only hold the hearing at the prospective customer's office, but also encouraged them to have the customer attend the hearing as a non-participating observer
- Fostered meaningful dialogue and facilitated a working solution in the course of a single, one-day session
What Was the Outcome?
The PREMi mediator successfully resolved the issues – and tensions – between the parties allowing them to move forward:
- The development group invited the investors to visit the plant to demonstrate the integrity of the manufacturing process at the heart of the dispute
- At the plant, the development group performed specific tests and verification procedures, the satisfactory completion of which convinced the investors to commit additional funding
- The prospective customer gained greater confidence in the design, manufacturing process, and ability of the development team to deliver a quality product
- The parties quickly resolved their differences, restored their business relationship, and avoided prolonged, counterproductive, and costly litigation
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2007 Yaris Oil Specificationsby Teri Olcott
The Yaris is a subcompact car manufactured by Toyota since 1999. The 2007 Yaris has a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. The oil filter is located on the bottom of the engine towards the front of the car. The drain plug is located on the front of the oil pan under the engine. You should check the oil level at least twice a month.
Oil Weight and Amount
The 2007 Yaris requires 3.9 quarts of SAE 5W-30 weight oil when changing the oil filter and 3.6 quarts when not changing the oil filter. The 5W-30 weight oil is good for all temperatures.
Oil Plug Torque Specifications
Check the oil drain plug and gasket for signs of damage or wear. A worn drain plug or torn gasket can lead to leaks. Replace the oil drain plug or gasket if damaged. Torque the 2007 Yaris oil drain plug to 28 foot-pounds.
Oil Filter
The 2007 Yaris comes with a Toyota 90915-YZZF2 oil filter. When changing the oil filter, you can use any manufacturer's equivalent. Be sure to remove the rubber gasket from the old filter when changing the oil filter. Use fresh oil to lubricate the new oil filter gasket before installing it. Install the new oil filter to hand tight plus a three-quarter turn. Over-tightening the oil filter can damage the gasket and cause oil leaks.
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After the service at St Peter's, the homeless gather in Gilmour Hall for dinner.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Heather's Bouquet Painting
Heather was married on August 8th of this year. She had her bouquet sent off after the wedding to be preserved - and I just love the final result (so does she)! The green filler especially pops off the canvas, really showcasing her beautiful flowers.
Some more close-ups of the details - Heather's flowers include delphinium, roses, hydrangea, stock and other filler. The painting was done on an 11×14 inch canvas, and three of the four sides can be seen below!
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Rachel's Invitation Inspired Bouquet Painting
Rachel and Daniel were married on August 2nd of this year at Addison Oaks, and Rachel's wedding coordinator TwoFoot Creative shipped her bouquet to me to be turned into this beautiful painting! The canvas is 11×14 inches.
Rachel's bouquet consisted of white, blue and green hydrangea. The inspiration behind the painting came from her invitations, created by the lovely Tifany from Gourmet Invitations!
Congratulations Rachel!
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Renae's Bouquet Painting
Renae loves the color turquoise, so of course the background color of her bouquet painting had to include that color! Her bouquet was pressed over an 8-week time period, and the all-white flowers create a very elegant look on this canvas.
The flowers used in this painting include stephanotis, lilies, roses, lisianthus, and orchids. It is 11×14 inches in size, with the painting continuing around the sides so that no framing is necessary!
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Emily & Andrew's invitation and bouquet painting!
Emily and Andrew were married on June 27th, and decided to have Emily's bouquet turned into not only a painting for them to enjoy, but also two parent paintings that they will give as Christmas gifts to each of their parents!
I used a 16×20 canvas for Emily and Andrew's painting, incorporating the invitation, paper used to wrap the invitation, as well as her flowers. For the parent paintings, 8×8 inch canvases were used.
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Nesha & Levar's bouquet and invitation painting!
Nesha and Levar were married back in July, you can see their wedding details by clicking here. Nesha's bouquet was created by Flowers by Heidi, and looked absolutely beautiful - so it's no wonder they also turned out great on canvas!
This painting was done on an 11×14 inch canvas, and included the couple's invitation. The flowers from her bouquet were orchids, roses, calla lilies, stock, dahlias, and other filler.
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Yao & Chris' bouquet painting!
Yao and Chris were married on June 20th in Ann Arbor, MI. Yao's bouquet consisted of several varieties of red flowers, including ranunculus, cockscomb, orchids, dahlias and gerbera daisies. Her bridesmaids each carried one of the flowers from her bouquet. Their painting was done on a 12x12 inch canvas. Here are some side views of the painting:
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Buying new home construction from a builder is a little different than buying an older home from its owner.
To start with, you aren't able to choose from a list of upgrades and customizations when buying an existing home. You're also entering a transaction with someone who has an attachment to the home they're selling and probably a different set of motivations than a builder whose livelihood depends on making a profit.
In other words, it can feel, to a buyer, like the process of visiting a builder's sales office is so wholly different than buying an existing home that they may not need an experienced real estate agent to represent them.
This, however, can be a mistake.
After all, you're still entering into a major financial transaction with many variables and risks. You'll want to have someone with experience who can look after your best interests and make sure you're getting the best deal.
Otherwise, you'll be working with a team employed directly by the builder you're buying from. That doesn't mean you won't get a good deal but it does mean you'll be the only one whose top priority is getting what you want at a fair price.
Do you want to learn even more about buying new home construction?
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