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If you have been looking for a solution for hair loss, you've probably have heard about Profollica, an anti-hair loss system that really works in a consistent way.
There is a lot of information available online when it comes to hair loss and also wide range of products available. Let us see what Profollica has to offer and see for yourself if it is the hair loss product you have been looking for.
What is Profollica?
Profollica is a complete anti hair loss system created for men, who would like to increase their hair growth and reduce their hair loss. This brand contains 2 different products that combine to provide the expected results. These are:
Profollica Daily Supplement
A nutritional supplement that treats your hair from the inside out. This supplement provides your hair with a number of amino acids, minerals and vitamins that nourish and strengthen the follicles.
Profollica Activator Gel
An activating gel which contains Trichogen and DHT-blocker, which revitalizes the hair follicles and stimulates the growth of new hair.
One of the main reasons why more men prefer Profollica over any other product for hair loss is due to the fact that Profollica is a complete system. Each product has its own work to do and together they play a vital role to ensure the best results.
If you want to learn more, you can visit their official website by clicking here.
What Causes Hair Loss In Men?
In men, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the main factor in the appearance of androgenic alopecia. How is it produced? In androgenetic or androgenetic alopecia, the culprits are the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase and the testosterone hormone, produced in the prostate and scalp.
The enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is responsible for the atrophy of hair follicles. This results to making the membranes of the scalp become rigid.
It is for this reason that the follicular structure is saturated and receives less blood supply and the new hair are born weaker and thinner than normal. With an unhealthy appearance, the follicles end up atrophied and the hair that falls never gets replaced.
How Does Profollica Work?
DHT is the one responsible for shrinking and destroying hair follicles. For this reason, Profollica discourages the overproduction of DHT, the # 1 enemy of new hair growth.
But not only that, Profollica has also developed this hair regeneration system consisting of these 3 important steps:
- The excessive production of DHT is inhibited by the daily supplement, which is medically approved and is 100% natural.
- Eliminates harmful bacteria from the scalp with Profollica shampoo helping to eliminate the biggest problems of the scalp such as dandruff, psoriasis, oily hair, itchy scalp and more.
- Promotes a fast and healthy growth with the follicle stimulant included in the activating gel that is sprayed on the roots of the hair after each wash.
Most clients claim to have seen hair begin to grow again within 30 days of use, with more significant results seen after 60 days of use.
Is It Safe?
No matter how many comments and recommendations you read about Profollica, you need to test it to see how effective it can be for you and your scalp. That's why every purchase of Profollica is backed by a full money back guarantee for 60 days, enough time for you to try the product.
Other products often offer a 30-day guarantee that in most cases is not enough to evaluate the product correctly. That shows the faith that Profollica has in its products and systems to prevent the loss of more hair.
Profollica Ingredients
Profollica has a very long list of ingredients. Here are the list of ingredients found in each respective Profollica product together with a summarized version of their functions. You can read more about the function of each ingredient here.
Profollica Daily Supplement Ingredients:
- Niacin – 40 mg – Increases blood circulation to the scalp and strengthens hair.
- Vitamin B-12 – 6 mg – Plays an important role at the formation of red blood cells that are responsible in transferring oxygen to various parts of the body including the hair.
- Panthothenic Acid – 92 mg – Restores luster and prevents premature greying of hair, regulates oil in scalp and production of sebum.
- Iodine – 100 mcg – Controls metabolism of cells and restores the healthy function of thyroid.
- Manganese Gluconate – 10 mg – Promotes a synergistic effect on vitamin B complex, vitamins that are considered essential in the growth of hair.
- Folic Acid – 400 mcg – Helps in making hair grow faster.
- Biotin – 600 mcg – Strengthens hair, protects hair from drying, increases the elasticity of the hair's cortex and prevents hair breakage.
- Chlorophyll – 30 mg – Stimulates new hair growth.
- Zinc Oxide – 20 mg – Reverses hair loss and greying of hair, strengthens hair shafts, promotes cellular production, maintains oil glands, and assists in repairing damaged tissue.
- PABA – 30 mg – Reverses grey hair, improves the quality and strength of hair.
- L-Cysteine – 40 mg – Increases hair growth, improves hair texture and quality, forms hair shafts through binding with other proteins.
- L-Isoleucine – 4 mg – Essential for synthesis of hemoglobin and regulation of energy levels and blood sugar.
- L-Histidine – 4 mg – Regulates and utilizes minerals, maintains the myelin sheath of the nerves.
- L-Arginine – 4 mg – Increases blood circulation in the scalp via the nitric oxide, add nutrients to hair, promotes healthy hair growth.
- L-Leucine – 4 mg – Slows down the muscle tissue degradation, heals broken bones and skin, lowers blood sugar levels, and works with L-Isoleucine and L-Valine.
- L-Lysine – 4 mg – Inhibits production of 5-Alpha-Reductase, reduces production of DHT, responsible for building muscle, calcium absorption and production of hormones.
- L-Methionine – 4 mg – It is an anti-oxidant that benefits hair and nails.
- L-Phenylalanine – 4 mg – Aids in hair pigmentation.
- L-Threonine – 4 mg – A critical component of elastin, collagen and enamel protein.
- L-Tryptophan – 4 mg – Initiates hair growth.
- L-Valine – 4 mg – Responsible for muscle metabolism, nitrogen balance and tissue repair. Helps severe deficiencies in amino acids.
- L-Aspartic Acid – 4 mg – Helps in normal function of cells, strengthens immunity, produces antibodies and immunoglobulins.
- L-Serine – 4 mg – Functions as a catalyst to many enzymes.
- L-Glutamic Acid – 4 mg – Treats depression symptoms.
- L-Proline – 4 mg – Assists healing of wounds and reduces aging signs.
- L-Glycine – 4 mg – Slows degeneration of muscles, aids in tissue repair, releases oxygen to cells, promotes healing, supports detoxification and addresses depression symptoms.
- L-Alanine – 4 mg – Manufactures antibodies, metabolizes organic acids and sugar, calms the brain and maintains blood sugar level.
- L-Tyrosine – 4 mg – Maintains hair color and synthesizes proteins.
Profollica Activator Gel Ingredients
- Water
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract – Improves the scalp's blood circulation.
- Arginine – Makes hair growth healthy, increases blood flow to the scalp, makes nutrient available to the roots.
- Acetyl Tyrosine – Maintains color of the hair.
- Arctium Majus Root Extract – Improves circulation of blood, slows down loss of hair, strengthens the follicles of the hair, encourages growth of healthy hair.
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein– Provides nutrition and strength to the hair, reverses hair loss.
- Polyquaternium-11 – Prevents frizzy hair.
- PEG-12 Dimethicone – Makes hair smooth and silky soft.
- Calcium Pantothenate – Maintains color of hair.
- Zinc Gluconate – Reduces overproduction of sebum which prevents hair growth.
- Niacinamide – Blocks DHT.
- Ornithine HCl – Increases flexibility and suppleness of scalp tissue.
- Citrulline – Essential proteins during hair growth phase.
- Glucosamine HCl – Strengthens and prevents brittles of hair.
- Biotin – Stimulates hair growth, blocks DHT.
- Propylene Glycol – Helps retain moisture.
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract – Blocks DHT, inhibits production of 5-Alpha-Reductase enzyme.
- Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract – Increases blood circulation in the scalp, increases the available nutrients for follicles and hair roots.
- Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract – Prevents DHT from destroying hair follicles.
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract – Prevents DHT from destroying hair follicles, has anti-bacterial capacities and strong cleansing properties, soothes the scalp.
- Germall Plus – Preseves the contents of the product.
Advantages of Profollica
- It is made of up natural ingredients, thus, it is safer to use compared to prescription drugs.
- It treats hair loss both internally and externally.
- It has a 60-day money back guarantee so you've got nothing to lose.
- It is manufactured by a well-known and successful company, the Leading Edge Health.
- It is relatively cheaper compared to other hair loss products that are proven to work.
Disadvantages of Profollica
- It is only designed for men.
- It is a long-term treatment, which means that you need to use them holistically for at least 2 months.
How To Use It
In order to achieve the maximum effectiveness of these products, you must use all of them everyday.
After shampooing and drying your hair, use the gel like any other gel in the hair, leave it there and continue to do your homework or go to work without worrying about the gel.
For the supplement, you are only required to take one pill daily, preferably during or after lunch.
What To Expect
Anti-hair loss products have been around for several years now and many of these products have turned out to be a failure. With Profollica something different happens, it is simply impossible to ignore all the positive comments that exist on the Internet about Profollica.
The majority of comments that exist are from satisfied customers with the product and what it can do. In addition to the comments there is a good amount of medical tests that you can read yourself before considering this solution for the loss of your hair.
In fact, a large number of Profollica users experienced considerable hair growth in the first months of use, and even more clients report that they were losing much less hair almost immediately after using the system in the indicated manner.
Profollica Side Effects
One great thing about natural products is that you eliminate the harmful side effects that traditional drugs produce. Few of the most common side effects that men experience with OTHER hair loss supplements are decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and impotence.
Profollica being a natural product does not mean that it will not cause you any negative side effect. Based on our research, a few people have reported itchiness and a burning sensation after applying the activator gel on their scalp.
If any of these problems persists, it is better to stop using the product because you might be allergic to some of its ingredients and consult your physician.
Where To Buy Profollica
Profollica can be purchased directly from their official website. Due to the fact that this hair loss system had been successful for very a long time, counterfeit products have been reported to be being sold on famous online marketplaces such as eBay and amazon.
For this reason, purchasing only from the official website assures you that the product you are buying is authentic.
For a short time, they are offering some gifts with the purchase. Profollica is also offering great deals for those who would purchase their three-month supply and six-month supply packages. You can check them out here.
The product comes with a 100% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied.
You can buy the product and if during the first 60 days, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied, you only need to return the remainder of the products in their original containers within 67 days of making your purchase (60 days guarantee + 7 days for the shipment).
The company will refund 100% of the purchase price of the product, excluding shipping costs.
You can find more information about Profollica by clicking here.


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Carotid Plaque AssessmentA Bumpy Road to Improved Risk Prediction
Author + information
- Published online September 21, 2010.
Author Information
- Tatjana Rundek, MD, PhD⁎ (trundek{at}med.miami.edu) and
- Maya J. Salameh, MD
- ↵⁎Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Clinical Research Building, Suite #1348, 1120 Northwest 14th Street, Miami, Florida 33136
We congratulate Nambi et al. (1) on their study of improved prediction of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk by including the information on carotid plaque presence in the ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities) study. Inclusion of plaque in the risk prediction model reclassified over 10% of individuals into the higher risk category beyond the levels of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and traditional risk factors. The study is significant because the ARIC investigators acknowledge that small, nonstenotic carotid plaque might be a different phenotype of atherosclerosis, carrying an important contribution to the vascular risk beyond CIMT. Plaque presence was defined if 2 of the following 3 criteria were met: CIMT >1.5 mm, abnormal wall shape, and abnormal wall texture. This is a somewhat novel approach, because Dr. Ward A. Riley (a reputable CIMT and ARIC investigator who unfortunately is no longer with us) believed that "whatever is between intima and media represents CIMT" (Dr. Ward A. Riley, personal communication, 2001). In the recent CIMT meta-analysis (2) very little is mentioned regarding the difference between CIMT and plaque and the prognostic importance of carotid plaque. Carotid plaque is a distinctive phenotype of atherosclerosis, most likely is not a simple continuum of CIMT progression, and predicts stroke and CHD risk better than CIMT (3).
Interestingly, the ARIC investigators report that slightly more subjects were reclassified to a lower risk group (approximately 12%) than to a higher risk group (approximately 11%) after adding CIMT and plaque information. No one was reclassified from the low-risk group (<5% estimated 10-year CHD risk) to the high-risk group (>20% estimated 10-year CHD risk). In the NOMAS (Northern Manhattan Study)—a prospective, multi-ethnic, urban, population-based cohort—the presence of small, nonstenotic carotid plaque reclassified 44% of the low-risk individuals (<10% estimated 10-year CHD risk) to the intermediate-risk category (10% to 20% estimated 10-year risk) (4). In addition, approximately 12% of subjects in a lower risk category had a 10-year estimated risk of 25%, which reclassified these individuals to high risk (>20% estimated 10-year risk). None of the individuals was reclassified to a lower risk category after adding information on plaque presence—as opposed to ARIC. The NOMAS results are, however, hardly ever cited, possibly because they appeared in Neurology, a journal mostly neglected by non-neurologists. Therefore, "the intriguing hypothesis" raised by Stein and Johnson in the Editorial Comment (5) that "carotid ultrasound could be used to identify persons at lower than apparent risk who might be candidates for less intensive interventions" might be simply rejected if data from NOMAS and others (6) are considered.
Nevertheless, less intensive intervention should not be advised according to ultrasound imaging data for individuals otherwise estimated at intermediate-to-high vascular risk on the basis of traditional vascular risk factors. We believe these individuals should be treated aggressively, irrespective of a possible lower risk according to the information obtained by the levels of biomarkers, either imaging or soluble.
- American College of Cardiology Foundation
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- Nambi V.,
- Chambless L.,
- Folsom A.R.,
- et al.
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- Lorenz M.W.,
- Marcus H.S.,
- Bots M.L.,
- Rosvall M.,
- Sitzer M.
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- Rundek T.,
- Brook R.D.,
- Spence J.D.
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- Stein J.H.,
- Johnson H.M.
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text: Michael Stuart Kelly 1,116 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Introducing the Robert Campbell CornerIt is with great pleasure that Kat and I have set up the Robert Campbell corner.Robert is a trouper in the Internet community in trying to keep Objectivism healthy and sane. He is not afraid to challenge the pompous and shallow. I personally have a natural affinity with his head. More times than I can count, without discussing something with him, we ended up on the same side of a debate, but usually it went beyond this: we had the same basic ideas.While this forum is being populated with Robert's biography and essays, you can read more about him at his website: Robert Campbell.I hope you like this small token of our admiration, Robert. It is an honor to have you here.Michael Link to post Share on other sites


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There's a first time for everything! I cannot believe that I have never even hiked or caved in my 23 years of living in this planet. I was never the outdoor type, nevertheless I braved committing myself to this adventure thanks to my friend Ola J
As the saying you goes, "You ain't living unless you step out of your comfort zone". Hiking and caving weren't my only "firsts" during this trip. It was also my first time to ride a public bus.
We took the Cabanatuan bus from Five Star Cubao to Bulacan, stopped over at a carinderia to buy food and from there on we took a trike to Mt. Manalamon.
We were all stunned with the breathtaking view. Our first stop was the Bayukbok Cave. You need not to bring anything except for a flashlight, bottle of water, and a camera, of course. You can leave the rest of your things at the sari-sari store.
The path was a bit steep so wearing rubber shoes or sandals with rubber soles is highly recommended to prevent slipping during the climb.
The tour guides gave us a precaution as the Bayukbok Cave is quite risky. If you aren't confident enough they would advise you to not pursue caving. Despite the minimal fear, we were all surprisingly confident and excited for this venture.
One of the riskier parts of the caving experience was having to rappel with simply a rope. My palms and feet were sweating and it took me about 15 minutes to get down while others did it effortlessly in about 2 minutes. It was definitely an achievement for me.
You don't need to worry about making it to the end once you've started because the guides will surely help you all throughout. The cave formation was astounding for me as I've never been in a cave before. I had no clue on what it was like to cave, so every step we made literally left me breathless.
My favourite part would be the body language areas where it would require you to literally squeeze your way in between rocks. Up until now I couldn't believe that I was actually able to survive the Bayukbok cave.
The caving experience was quite tiring so we had lunch along the river. By this time our energies had been replenished and we were more than ready venture on Mt. Manalmon.
You can take a raft for 5 PHP to cross to the other side. If you're feeling adventurous then you can even cross to the other side through the monkey bridge but it could take you a while. We were amazed though by how the locals managed to cross the ropes in seconds.
Before anything else, we sat by the registration area where we enjoyed meaningful conversations with the locals.
The climb to the mountain would be tiring especially for a first timer so be sure to bring at least a liter or two of drinking water.
The view was spectacular. I've never seen that much greenery in my life.
You have to be careful when climbing the mountain is it is quite steep. The tour guide will lead you the way. It took us a while to reach the summit of the Mt. Manalmon as we had lots of photo ops.
Once we reached the summit, we all screamed our lungs out and congratulated ourselves for achieving such goal. The view from the top was mind-blowing.
Take your time taking photos but be careful with every step as well. Once you've enjoyed the cool breeze and the exquisite scenery, you may head down to cool off in the river. Expect the way down to be much quicker.
We chilled by the river for about an hour where we ate snacks and had a bottle of brandy. The water was really cold so it was the perfect way to cool our bottle of alcohol. When you leave, be sure to take your trash with you and throw it in a proper bin.
If you have ample time and energy you can even do a double hike to Mt. Gola located just beside Mt. Manalmon.
Before you head home, you might want to shower or simply wash up. There's a bathroom located near the registration booth. But I suggest that you do the rest of your showering at home.
That was definitely an adventure of a lifetime. I will never forget my first hike.
Barangay Kamias, San Miguel Bulacan
Contact for tour:
Jik Jec - 0917 525 8264
What to wear:
Comfy/ Dri-fit top
leggings/ jogging pants/ shorts
Things to bring:
Barangay Kamias, San Miguel Bulacan
Contact for tour:
Jik Jec - 0917 525 8264
What to wear:
Comfy/ Dri-fit top
leggings/ jogging pants/ shorts
Things to bring:
1-2 liters of H20
Headlight/ Flashlight
Food (crackers, sandwich, lunch, etc.)
Plastic bag
Ziplocks (for electronics)
Small towel
Change of clothes (top, bottom, undergarments, socks)
Toiletries in small containers/ sachets (soap, shampoo, etc.)
Bus - around 120 PHP / person
Trike - around 260 PHP/ ride
Guide - 300 PHP/ group
Caving guide - 30 PHP/ person
Raft - 5 PHP/ person
Registration fee - 10 PHP/ person
Some Info:
Class 2 Trail
Check out: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/10/mt-manalmon-196.html


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Break out your biggest bag of OG kush. Burn a bunch of superdoobies. And board your private Gulfstream for the MIA.
Earlier today, NOLA rapper and marijuana connoisseur Curren$y announced (in tandem with his own Jets International and local event-slash-video production company Dope Ent) that he'll be spending New Year's Eve 2012 in the 305, "poppin' bottles and rappin' raps" at downtown hangout Grand Central.
The party's called the Jet Life New Year's Eve. And as the official Facebook hype exclaims, Curren$y the Spitta is "Calling all Jets! Book your flights now! Miami is the place to be for New Years Eve if you rep the Jet Life!"
Expect certain standard NYE stuff like a jet-setting red carpet and a champagne toast at midnight. But there's some fresh surprises too. Like a limited number of meet-and-greet packages that don't cost $100,000. Just pay $50 and score a lil' backstage facetime with the Spitta.
"Jets will get to hang with Curren$y for a minute. Get an autograph," Dope Ent exec Tariq Cherif explains. "It ain't gonna be an interview or nothin'. But who knows what'll happen?"
And ... Unlike all those shitty $500 SoBe parties where famous rappers don't do anything besides "host," this NYE rager's gonna be an end-of-year rap showcase stuffed with non-stop, smoked-out sets from the entire Jet Life crew, including Curren$y himself, Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Fiend, Corner Boy P, Monsta Beatz, and Street Wiz.
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"All of 'em on South Beach can have their Diddys, Nicky Minajs, and Lil Waynes," Cherif says. "They're just trying to make money. They're wannabe 'Flashing Lights' types."
"But this is the real shit. It's actually good music. Everybody's actually having fun. We're not just standing around taking pictures."
Curren$y's Jet Life New Year's Eve. Saturday, December 31. Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami. The party starts at 9 p.m. and tickets cost $50 to $100 via eventbrite.com. Call 305-377-2277 or visit grandcentralmiami.com.
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Outstanding Science Alumni Award 2014
Mr James Toi Huat Chye pursued his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Science, NUS. He graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology.
Upon graduation, he started his working career in sales and marketing with the private sector. In his 10 years with the private sector, he worked for companies ranging from multi-national company to small medium sized company. In 1989, he continued to further his studies part-time and graduated with a Masters' degree in Business Administration (USA) in 1991.
After a successful career in the private sector, Mr Toi did a mid-career switch and joined the public healthcare. He started as a Manager with the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in 1995. In 1996, he was seconded to the Singapore Gamma Knife Centre (SGKC) as its first General Manager. In 1997, he joined the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) and became its first Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr Toi was seconded to the Intermediate and Long Term Care Sector in August 2008 and was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ren Ci Community Hospital, Nursing Home and Long Term Care until March 2011. Then he returned to SGH where he first started his healthcare career.
Mr Toi had successfully established himself in the healthcare industry for the past 19 years and continues to make significant contributions to the industry in Singapore.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions, we honour Mr James Toi with the 2014 Outstanding Science Alumnus Award.


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Series: Immortals of New Orleans #6
Genres: Erotic, Paranormal
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Dimitri is the sixth installment in Kym Grosso's Immortals of New Orleans series.
By any means necessary, Gillian Michel is determined to keep her hybrid shifter capabilities secret from the paranormal community because she knows that if her mate turns out to be a wolf, she would lose her immortality along with her shifting abilities to him. Nevertheless, a crazy Alpha Wolf discovers her powerful gift and vows to forcefully mate her in order to steal her immortality.
After being attacked on the beach by an unknown dark force that is weakening his wolf, Dimitri LeBlanc, beta of the Acadian Wolves, awakens to find himself recused by a beautiful woman. Before he could discover more than just her name, she disappears in the thick of the night. As luck would have it, Dimitri ends up rescuing her from a near rape.
To both their surprise, Dimitri and Gillian are mates. Will Gillian follow her heart's desire and mate with Dimitri knowing it will cure his dying wolf even though it would destroy her own immortality in the process?
Oh My! I cannot get enough of this series. Kym Grosso has totally captured my attention with her Immortals of New Orleans saga. Dimitri has it all for me. The storyline is jammed-packed with suspense, action, humor, sorrow, horrifying moments, and passionate romance. I was completely engrossed in this thrilling page-turner from start to finish hanging on to each and every word. I found myself torn just as much as Dimitri and Gillian because I was rooting for their happiness while fearing the foretold outcome as a result of their mating. I enjoyed watching Dimitri and Gillian work together to stop the evil force while exploring their undeniable feelings. Ms. Grosso's penmanship did not disappoint with the final result. Hats off to Ms. Grosso! I Joyfully Recommend Dimitri as a must-read!


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H.P. Lovecraft once said "[t]he oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." Being served with a lawsuit is often a shocking and frightening experience; but, if you arm yourself with knowledge about the civil legal system, you'll be better equipped to handle the situation appropriately and make the right decisions. Here are 5 things you should know if you've been sued.
Almost every legal case will have a set of deadlines throughout the entire life of the case. If you've been sued, the first--and arguably most important--deadline is for your response. The deadline depends on which court you've been sued in (i.e. district, county, justice, etc.) and what type of lawsuit it is. Generally, however, you must respond by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty days after the date of service. See Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 99. If you're being sued in the justice court, you must respond by the end of the 14th day after the day you were served. See Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 501.1. Again, the response deadline heavily depends on the type of lawsuit and court, so make sure you call my office at 956-516-9044 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com as soon as you're served. The sooner you contact me, the sooner we can put together a comprehensive strategy for defending you, your family, and your assets.
People often believe that if they ignore the problem it will go away. In the case of a lawsuit, ignoring it will only make it worse. If you take a moment to read the first page of your lawsuit papers, you'll notice there is statutorily required language that warns you: "If you or your attorney do not file a written answer [by the deadline], a default judgment may be taken against you." See also Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 99. A default judgment can be generally defined as a judgment entered by the trial court, at the plaintiff's request, based on a defendant's failure to appear and file an answer within the time allowed by law. See Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 107, 238, 239. In other words, if you don't respond or show up, the person who sued you can "win" the lawsuit by default. This is possible because the law sees your failure to respond as an admission of all facts properly pleaded in the plaintiff's petition and a waiver of any affirmative defenses you may have. See Gardner v. U.S. Imaging, 274 S.W.3d 669, 671 (Tex. 2008). Getting "defaulted" is not always the end of the lawsuit, though. If you've failed to respond to a lawsuit or have a default judgment against you, call my office at 956-516-9044 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com immediately to find out what options you may have.
Contrary to popular belief, filing an answer in response to a lawsuit should NOT always be the first thing you do. The order in which you respond to a lawsuit is EXTREMELY important. For example, let's say you live in Laredo, and let's assume the proper venue for a lawsuit is in Laredo; however, you get a lawsuit filed in Amarillo. An objection to improper venue is waived if not made by written motion filed prior to or concurrently with any other plea, pleading or motion except a special appearance motion. See Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 86. That means that if you file an answer before objecting to venue, you can't object to the venue at a later time. So, for the rest of the lawsuit, you and/or I will have to make every single court appearance in Amarillo. That in and of itself is a major loss. Another example is if the court doesn't have jurisdiction over you; a special appearance may be made to object to the jurisdiction of the court, but the special appearance shall be made by sworn motion filed prior to motion to transfer venue or any other plea, pleading or motion. See Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 120a. These are just two examples--there are many factors to consider when deciding how to respond to a lawsuit. If you're unsure about how to respond to a lawsuit, call my office at 956-516-9044 or email me at email@example.com for help.
Abraham Lincoln said, "[g]ive me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Don't wait until you go to my office to start thinking about the case. From the moment you are served with a lawsuit, you must begin "sharpening the axe." That means reading every single page of the lawsuit and understanding what the lawsuit is about; it means gathering all the documents and pertinent materials related to the lawsuit; and most importantly, it means mentally preparing yourself. Yes, I will be in charge of managing your case, but the results are almost ALWAYS better when the client is prepared, organized, and cooperative. If you're unsure about what you need to prepare for your lawsuit, call my office at 956-516-9044 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com to get help.
What do serious medical issues, dental problems, tax audits, and lawsuits have in common? You should NEVER try to handle them yourself. Attorneys are required to obtain an undergraduate degree, a juris doctorate, and have to take a FOUR different exams over the course of three days to get licensed in Texas. We have an extensive understanding of the legal system, a great deal of legal experience, and more ongoing legal training than you think. We WILL make short work of any layperson foolish enough to appear in court without an attorney. DO NOT assume you can just show up and explain your way out of a lawsuit. The matter is very serious, and it requires a serious professional to handle.
Don't wait. Don't hesitate. Don't think twice. If you've been sued, call my office at 956-516-9044 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com immediately.
Attorney Christian A. Davila
November 2018
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What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Harrison have in common? The movie Bounce.
"I was reporter No. 15," he told TVGuide.com of his role in the film. "I was at the very end of the movie when Ben Affleck is sitting on the bed and I'm on the news recapping the entire story."
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The Bachelor host did not have scenes with Affleck or Paltrow, but plans to bring up his blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance with the actress should they chat at the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday.
"I didn't realize in a Ben Affleck movie they're going to show Ben Affleck and not Chris Harrison," he says. "There's the scene and then behind Affleck, you see the reflection of me on the TV."
Chris Harrison: SAG Awards not as "buttoned up" as Oscars
Besides sharing his funny story with the Country Strong star, Harrison is looking forward to interviewing folk from the music industry, which he finds "extremely fascinating."
"They are so unguarded and will say anything that's on their mind," he says. "These guys are like, 'I am who I am if you don't like it you can suck it.' It makes for a really fun red carpet."
Tune in to the Grammy Awards Red Carpet with Chris Harrison on Sunday at 6/5c on TV Guide Network.


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It's been a while, Samsung has launched Samsung Galaxy SIII, just Now I read an article about upcoming Samsung Galaxy 4 Specifications with high end processor and lower power consumption. The image shown below might be a rumor but Samsung could have "Exynos "Adonis" 28 nanometer quad-core ARM Cortex A15 CPU". As per the article by Amit Bhawani on his Android Blog, Samsung is testing the processor and would be producing it in mass.
It is anticipated that Samsung will be unveiling this phone in coming 2013 months, may be in MWC 2013 or in CES 2013 !
Samsung Galaxy S4 Specifications :
- 13 MP Camera
- 4208 x 3120 pixel resolution
- 28 nanometer quad-core ARM Cortex A15 CPU
- 5-inch 1080p display
- Super AMOLED Plus Screen
Samsung Galaxy S4 Images, Pics, Photos:
I will update this post as and when I get new information about this Samsung Galaxy S4. These images are obtained from Concept-Phones.Com, The Designer has designed this phone very beautifully, but somehow It smells like i5
Anyways..! share your thoughts on it..! Thanks


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According to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans' 2012 Post-Election Survey, 84 percent of U.S. employers are at least "very likely" to continue providing employer-sponsored health coverage to full-time employees in 2014.
"With President Obama's reelection confirming that the ACA will survive, we saw a 7 percent increase in organizations planning on providing healthcare benefits from when we asked our members following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in June (77 percent)," said Michael Wilson, International Foundation CEO. "This research showed that 1 percent are saying they definitely won't, a bit lower than we saw in June."
The primary reasons for the continued coverage include: maintaining or increasing employee satisfaction and loyalty (40 percent), retaining current employees (24 percent), as part of a collective bargaining agreement (21 percent). Nearly 60 percent of organizations are now confident in moving forward with health care planning now that the presidential election has passed. Over 75 percent reported being far along in keeping current with Affordable Care Act provisions.
"Almost 60 percent of our members told us that the reason they're hesitant to move forward with healthcare reform is that they're waiting for further regulatory guidance," said Wilson. "As an education-based organization, the Foundation will continue to work with our members to make sure they're up to date on the current regulations and provide support in assisting them in becoming compliant."
Once exchanges are put into effect in 2014, one-quarter of employers will direct only some employees to exchanges but continue to give coverage for other employees in lieu of dropping coverage for everyone.
"One can assume that the 63 percent of organizations that will most likely provide a subsidy to those employees that were shifted to the exchanges are sensitive to promoting employee loyalty," said Julie Stich, the International Foundation's director of Research.


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Ensuring workplace safety and security is a must
Mehernosh Pithawalla, Vice-President and Global Head - Marketing, Sales and Innovation, Godrej Security Solutions elaborates how organizations can have a comprehensive approach to workplace security
A security and safety policy is a must in modern times for every organisation. A good security system works like a series of deterrents which are connected to block all possible points of intrusion.
Workplace thrives on trust and often having a transparent policy on security helps people to understand not only the importance of securing workplace but also the critical role each employee plays in its implementation.
Therefore, while it is important to have a robust network of security solutions in place, it is equally important to have a comprehensive policy that outlines how employees can access the premises, the identification procedures for them, and even the process for visitors entering the area.
To create an effective security system an organisation should outline all these security features and detail out the equipment list that is needed while preparing to upgrade the security at the premises.
To give you a broad understanding, the security solution can be categorised into two broad segments of solutions –Premises Security Solutions (PSS) and Physical Security Products (PSP).
In the first category, consultants conduct a threat and risk assessments for clients and recommend solutions. The assessment report spells out specific security measures that can be implemented to ensure better safety. These include monitoring and surveillance systems, which are basically CCTVs, and perimeter intrusion detection systems covering the external walls. Access control is another system we offer for car parks and entrances. It also includes baggage scanners and attendance systems.
Increasingly, many organisations (including SMEs) are deploying security cameras across their establishments to ensure workplace control. They deploy CCTV cameras to prevent unauthorised access, burglaries and theft, and ensure peace of mind during operational hours – and even beyond.
A large number of organisations still have hard copies of important documents. In the wake of recent fire tragedies, the importance of fire and document protection has gained a lot of traction. In a city like Mumbai, where space is a constraint, a fire-resistant record cabinet can be an effective document-securing solution.
Another aspect of security is access to systems, electronic devices, and other sensitive equipment. Organisations following best practices, frame adequate guidelines about this and sets up necessary restrictions on access to sensitive files and information.
State-of-the-art systems
Organisations are increasingly realizing the need for a modern security system since a secure work environment makes for a productive one. Employees also demand safety that is seamless and, importantly, non-obtrusive.
Our experts are often asked if installing a camera tantamount to privacy violation. It is legal in most cases to use camera surveillance in public areas. Of course, if a company opts to deploy both video and audio surveillance, in the interest of transparency, it is expected to also put up signs indicating where audio is being recorded and make a mention of these in the security policy.
As security threats evolve, it is important that security systems in place are upgraded to ensure a high sense of security in the workplace environment. In the last few years, security systems have become sophisticated and innovative. Organisations now use an ecosystem of security solutions comprising fire alarm and detection solutions, monitoring and surveillance systems (including cameras and video recorders), and perimeter intrusion detection systems.
An interesting aspect about security these days is that even though it was once thought to be 'a dead investment', organisations have realised that it imperative to build trust and reputation, which is impossible without providing a safe and secure working environment.
Ensuring peace of mind
A key aspect for a company like Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) is that we constantly use technology at the core of our security solutions. These state-of-the-art systems are continuously optimized and upgraded to suit the needs of consumers while also being receptive to softer aspects such as employee sensibility and safety.
'Neutronics' is a new concept which uses a combination of analytics and intelligence. In case of a gun attack, the safe allows access to the unit, while simultaneously sending out silent alert messages to the authorities and owners. This feature ensures that the life of a human is not put at undue risk by raising loud caution.
In summary, comprehensive workplace security has several direct and indirect benefits, not just limited to employees. A secure work environment is one of the key aspects of better employee efficiency, which directly affects customer satisfaction and retention.
The other aspect of having robust workplace security means a reduction in liabilities, insurance, etc. to be paid to stakeholders. It comes as no surprise then that organisations are increasingly paying attention to workplace safety and security.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the article above are those of the authors' and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of this publishing house


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|"Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success." ~Swami Sivananda
Working Pictures has just launched a new website devoted to the photographic work of director/cameraman Bobby Sheehan.
www.bobbysheehanphoto.com is a comprehensive site of Sheehan's fine art photography much of which has been shown in galleries in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The site demos Sheehan's eclectic sensibilities with bodies of work that covers; portraiture, verite, abstract, landscape and still life. In addition, there is fashion and rock and roll photography from Sheehan's early years in New York's punk rock scene.
The on-line gallery is a way of sharing Sheehan's images with a wider audience than available in a traditional gallery setting. Many of the pieces are part of private photographic collections, and corporate collections such as The Dreyfus Foundation.
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning beauty photographer James Houston has arranged representation as a commercial director through New York-based PGM Artists.
Houston is recognized as one of the leading beauty/body photographers working in America and Europe for clients including Chanel, Clinique, Donna Karan, Gap, Givenchy Paris, HUGO BOSS, Neutrogena and Victoria's Secret. Beginning in 2004, he expanded his repertoire by venturing into commercial directing for Estee Lauder and has since shot spots for the likes of Nautica and Hugo Boss.
Commercial directing has been a natural extension of Houston's proven artistic talents. Clients have been able to benefit from the inherent economy of having him both shoot stills and direct spots within a single project. Typically, the poses and camera angles are refined during the still shoot, then reprised the following day and captured with a film crew working under Houston's direction.
Houston's recent commercial projects were shot through New York based Crooked River Productions, and produced by its Exec. Producer Brian Bennhoff. Houston was introduced to PGM's Phil McIntyre earlier this year by Bennhoff, who has successfully partnered with PGM on previous business.
"It is an absolute honor and privilege to agent the work of James Houston," says McIntyre. "James as a talent represents someone with a creative point-of-view distinctly his own. This makes him a desirable commercial director for any brand manager looking to punch through the clutter in a fashion and style emblematic of both taste and grace."
A native of Sydney, Australia, and influenced by sculptors such as Henry Moore and Rodin, Houston started photographing the naked form in art school and soon developed the clean and graphic style that has become his signature.
In March 2000, Houston moved to New York City, where he continued to focus on beauty and bodywork. In 2002, branching out into the world of celebrity, Houston spent six months in Los Angeles, shooting for magazines including American Vogue, British Glamour, French Glamour, German Glamour and Interview. Celebrities who appreciate and request Houston's eye for beauty include Cate Blanchett, Jessica Alba, Elle Macpherson, Kirsten Dunst, Sheryl Crow, Christy Turlington, Hugh Jackman, Guy Pearce, Matt Dillon, Paris Hilton and Mandy Moore.
In addition to his editorial work, Houston has leveraged his unique style of bodywork in several of his own publications and exhibitions. Focusing on portraits and the nude form in black and white, his books RAW and RAWMOVES, were released in 1995 and 1997 respectively. The latter book, exhibition, and photographic essay featured Australia's three leading dance companies and toured Australia, England, and Asia.
In November 2005 Houston launched his third published book ONE Yogamoves, a study of the yoga body as a sculptural form. All proceeds from the ONE book and exhibition were donated to the Australian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Continuing to fund charitable causes through his talents, Houston launched the MOVE FOR AIDS project in October 2006. Sponsored internationally by HUGO BOSS, the project consists of a published book (MOVE published by PowerHouse books NYC), an exhibition and a documentary. Houston photographed over fifty of New York's leading dancers for the project as a way of raising much needed funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS.
Following the successful opening in New York hosted by Hugh Jackman, MOVE FOR AIDS then moved to London. Hosted by David Furnish & Elle Macpherson, the exhibit raised £40,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and was exhibited at the Getty Image Gallery London.
The Australian launch of MOVE FOR AIDS occurred in Sydney Australia in November 2006. Attended by Sir Elton John & Baz Luhrmann, the Sydney event raised almost $300,000 and was named charity event of the year.
Houston has already shot major stills campaigns this year for GAP Body, Hugo Boss, and Oil of Olay. Moving forward, he anticipates more hybrid opportunities to combine print and TV shoots. With agencies looking for smart ways to maximize their clients' resources, the solution of tapping Houston to fulfill both the photographer and director roles seems both logical and enlightened.
Both The Brand Gallery and PGM Artists send off our crop of summer interns back to Granville and Denver with tastes of great food and fun from one of our West Village hotspots, "SHAG."


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Are we allowed to use the new Grilled Cheese aspiration for the requirements even though it only has 3 levels instead of 4?
Is there a list of all the emotions that go with whims. In looking at my spread sheet it just lists 7 whims tied to emotions.
Tj, I feel your pain. I'm 76 and it is increasingly difficult to keep track. Look at how many fails I've had so far. We just keep trying though don't we? Sending cyber hugs.
Quote from: SpiritPink on February 06, 2016, 12:09:18 AMAre we allowed to use the new Grilled Cheese aspiration for the requirements even though it only has 3 levels instead of 4?Allowed.
Dear Challenges Team,My dynasty file has gone haywire. Right after a birthday party, I lay out ambrosia for the immortals to eat. One sim's just standing around and the other's in the sauna with a "friend."However, the game has frozen and the sims don't move, yet the game clock keeps advancing.I tried saving, but the save operation has been stuck for about 20 minutes now.May I have your permission to force-exit my game and restart from my most recent save? It's from about 90 (non-sim) minutes ago.*sighsETA: I closed my game down since it'd been frozen for 8 sim hours already.
If he passes before the birth can the infant still become the heir? If it helps with your judgement; he is VERY handsome!


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In response to a recent post about a hoon on a roundabout in Mitchell, several people – including myself – commented that when they had reported dangerous or stupid acts of driving to the police, the police were basically not interested in following it up.
It has often struck me that even with all of the modern advances of technology and social networking impacting on so many other areas of the way we live our lives, policing of the roads hasn't fundamentally changed since cars were invented.
If the police – or some contraption operated by the police – didn't see it, then it may as well have not happened.
And so we as responsible road users sit back and watch those occasional extreme acts of stupid or dangerous driving – by people who have clearly shown that they'll keep driving that way, and will probably go on to kill or injure somebody – powerless to do a thing about it.
WHAT IF … the police were to establish a website where any road user could report details of an act of dangerous driving they had witnessed; and also enter their own driver's license number to at least ensure some degree of authenticity and accountability.
Now obviously the police would not be in a position to followup every report, but once a trend starts developing for a particular vehicle, the driver would at the very least receive a visit from the boys & girls in blue.
The objective doesn't necessarily need to be to prosecute. It's the deterrent effect that would be created, if irresponsible drivers knew that any Joe Citizen out there on the roads with them actually had some minute degree of power to do something about the acts of dangerous and stupid driving they witnessed.
Perhaps it's time we had a fundamental re-think about the way our roads are policed, including making best use of the technology we all now have at our fingertips.


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Idleness? Never
"Trouble Springs From Idleness."
~~ Benjamin Franklin
No time for idleness here at Chiot's Run. We've been busy, especially the last couple days. We have planted 6 trees and built a few rock walls, added a few more flowerbeds. I've also been planting most of my veggies in the outside gardens. It sure keeps us busy, no time to get into trouble that's for sure.
The same can't be said for Lucy though, all she's got is idleness. She's currently enjoying sleeping amongst the forget-me-nots and snapping at all the bees that are trying to get nectar from it.
What about you, any time for idleness or is the gardening season in full swing?Filed under Quote | Comments (16)
16 Comments to "Idleness? Never"
This coming week I'll have time for idleness. It is going to be so hot it doesn't matter if I have work to do in the garden or not. I just won't be able to make myself go outside in the heat. I wilt in the hot humid weather. It is only lasting a few days thank goodness. I've always been happy the busy times of the year are the spring and fall when the weather is cool. Luckily I've gotten most of the work done. I do have a little weeding and mulching to do today. I'm hoping that I get to the tomato supports for my container tomatoes. They should have gone in a week ago, but it just keeps getting put off as more important things get done first.
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That concept is foreign to Blackrock . . .
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Well, in all fairness to Lucy… if I had to sit around idle…I'd choose to be among the forget me nots too! :)
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I called Michael over to show him that we are not the only ones who are picking up rocks and using them for landscaping.
He came by, and actually thought that first picture was one someone snuck of him, because he wears a hat just like it. He just could not figure out the scenery behind. LOL
We are grateful for the free building materials, but our muscles are a little sore.
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No idleness here….busy with vegetable garden and landscaping under the crab apple trees……..Hi Lucy:)
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There isn't that much to do in the garden now that the hard work is done! We're a little lost with 14 extra hours back to ourselves each weekend! We water, we weed, we fill back in the mole hole. We got a weed wacker to help keep the paths clear – but it's electric and only lasts 45ish minutes (probably a good thing) each charge. We mow the areas we can – though right now the mower needs sharpening, so we're waiting for the sharpening stuff in the mail. Until the weeds pick up and harvesting begins, we're just in a holding pattern. Not much else to do!
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Full swing here! Don't worry too much about your bees either. Your pup will get ahold of one of them eventually that will teach her a lesson. It's almost guaranteed to give her a new perspective on things!
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I have been incredibly busy all spring because we did a major garden expansion project that had to be completed by the planting out dates for the items that were destined to go into those new beds. Thankfully, we got all of that completed and the summer garden planted up (all but the parsnips which have to wait for the spinach to finish up first).
Love the picture of Lucy soaking up some sunshine and "supervising" your work outside.
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Great pic of Lucy :-) And that quote is so true for me too, being idle not only creates trouble (things left undone) but it also creates a mental uneasiness and tendency to start brooding over matters that don't deserve brooding!
What kind of trees did you plant?
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Definitely not enough time! Between my garden and one I'm volunteering at, plus some work I'm doing for family and raising two kids there is very little time left to breathe! Gardening season is in full swing for sure!
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There is an "idle" option?
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Looks like you guys were very productive. Well done! I spent a few hours in the garden over the last few days, including a half hour this morning before work. I was proud of myself. Of course with my small area a little work is all it takes. Ah, to have enough room to plant 1,000 SF of crops. I wouldn't need to go to the store, hehe.
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Wladimir Klitschko beat Britain's David Haye on a unanimous points decision on Saturday to add the WBA heavyweight title to his three other belts and complete his family's domination of the division.
The Ukrainian, whose lighter and smaller opponent took him the full 12 rounds despite fighting with a broken toe, was declared the winner 117-109, 118-108 and 116-110 by the two American and one South African judges.
While denied the 50th career knockout he had hoped for, Klitschko — now 56-3 — had more than enough reason to celebrate with his brother and WBC champion Vitali.
They now hold the WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and IBO belts between them and have achieved their lifelong dream of uniting the division in the family.
"I would have loved to celebrate my 50th knockout," said the youngest of the brothers, at 35, who was taunted publicly by the trash-talking English showman Haye in the build-up to the fight and had promised to punish him.
"I am still not okay with his behaviour before the fight," added the giant "Dr Steelhammer".
"It's definitely disgraceful to the boxing fans, to the sport of boxing, the way the man behaved himself. I think the fight talked for itself.
"He connected a couple of punches, I wasn't hurt in any situation in the fight," added Klitschko, who said Haye had been more cautious than any of the Ukrainian's previous opponents that the Briton had criticised.
"We have accomplished our dream and unified all of the best belts in the heavy division. I would call us now undisputed heavyweight champions," he said.
Klitschko aimed and landed far more blows than Haye, who was unable to connect with his famed "Hayemaker" while being picked off by his opponent's jab.
The 30-year-old Briton, now 25-2 after his first defeat in seven years, explained afterwards that had more to do with the secret injury he was carrying.
"I broke my toe about three weeks ago," Haye told Sky television, baring his foot in the ring to prove his point. "I didn't let anyone know that.
"I've been giving it local anaesthetics in the gym… that's why I stopped sparring. My Hayemaker wasn't there, I couldn't push off my right foot to land that shot. It was really frustrating."
Haye said he had considered pulling out of the fight but had refused to let down the considerable British support among the 50 000 strong crowd who made the trip to Germany for their biggest heavyweight fight in nearly a decade.
"There was no way after all the good fans had paid so much money to come over here, I could not pull out," he said.
Standing count
Haye had sauntered into the soccer stadium with England's three lions on his shirt, the Union Jack on his shorts and a knowing grin on his face after keeping the restless crowd waiting for 10 minutes.
Singing along to the tune of Ain't no stopping us now, and with former champion and compatriot Lennox Lewis in attendance, Haye was jostled by the crowd as he forced his way to the ring but oozed confidence while his opponent remained stone-faced.
Yet, after all the hype, he could not deliver on a rainy night in Hamburg.
Klitschko, 30 pounds heavier and with a longer reach, dictated the early rounds and used his weight and height to push Haye to the floor repeatedly.
American referee Genaro Rodriguez docked him a point in the seventh round for the offence but then controversially gave Haye a standing count in the 11th after what had looked like another blatant push.
Haye, who had vowed to "make the robot malfunction", kept his gloves contemptuously low for much of the fight and drew blood from Klitschko's right nostril in the fourth round before himself suffering a cut to the nose in the fifth.
The Briton's punches were too often wild and off target while Klitschko used his left hook and jab to good effect.
"He's 30-odd pounds heavier than me and hit me with some of his best shots," said Haye, who reserved judgment on whether he will retire as stated in October.
"I didn't go down, I wasn't hurt at any stage. I think I've proved that I'm a great fighter," he said.
"He played it smart and kept hitting me with the jab and occasional right hand, all credit to Vladimir.
"He's a great fighter and I've got a lot of respect for him. Everything that was said in the lead up was for him to come and get me, so I had more chances of landing my shots."
Haye's manager and trainer Adam Booth said he had no argument with the outcome, only with the referee.
"I'm disgusted with the referee," he said. "Absolutely disgusted. Counted him [Haye] when he got pushed to the canvas instead of saying something… I let my feelings [be] known to him at the end." – Reuters


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Chopped Broccoli Salad with Roasted Garlic Aioli
It's time to take your salad making to the next level! With this chopped broccoli salad combined with a creamy vegan aioli dressing, you'll make a salad-lover out of everyone.
You might not think of tossing basil into your juice, but this herb has surprising health benefits and adds a wonderful taste.
When you think of some of the best produce you can add to your juice, this recipe is it. It really doesn't get any better than the lovely flavors in this sweet green juice.
This juice is sweet and green with a hint of an amazing, healthy herb -- basil!
Low-Carb Spinach Pesto Pasta Salad
Zucchini noodles are the perfect ingredient to make this gluten-free, vegan pesto pasta one of our favorite meals to cook for dinner.
A Green Smoothie with a Unique Twist
This juice is no ordinary green juice. Filled with an array of different and nutritious ingredients (such as basil!) this juice will make you step out of your comfort zone but thrill your taste buds at the same time!
A traditional drink in Latin cultures, agua fresca (literally "fresh water") can be made with any kind of juicy fruit. The basil adds a spicy, fragrant note that elevates the subtlety sweet taste of the watermelon (and provides a healthy dose of vitamin K!), and the lime juice and sweetener balance the flavors perfectly.
Raw Vegan Zucchini & Sun Dried Tomato "Lasagna"
Filled with antioxidants and vitamins this is a vegan, healthy twist on the traditional Italian favorite!
Meatless Monday: Crispy Tempeh & Vegetable Stir Fry
Looking for a light and easy, yet healthy Meatless Monday recipe? Try this veggie-filled, protein-rich dish that adds flavor and nutrients with tempeh.


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Personality problems
Politics within the hydra-headed Sangh parivar is difficult to understand, writes Prakash Patra.india Updated:
Politics within the hydra-headed Sangh parivar is difficult to understand. But one aspect that is becoming increasingly clear is that the parivar does not like its political leaders growing beyond its shakha (branch) and prashakha (sub-branch) politics. This is ironic since the parivar's genesis, growth and sustenance have been dependant on its ability to promote cult figures, as also on its belief in the prowess of mythological and historical icons — starting from Lord Rama to Veer Savarkar. Yet, it would like the mother organisation, the RSS, to have the last word on everything and not let personality-oriented politics get a grip over the structure.
The RSS has been feeling uneasy with its politician members, be it former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the parivar's yesteryear poster boy L.K. Advani, sanyasin and former MP Chief Minister Uma Bharti and now its present Chief Ministers, Narendra Modi of Gujarat, and Vasundhara Raje of Rajasthan.
Parivar politics has cost Modi, who until recently, was the most successful and promising mascot of the parivar agenda, occupying a seat in the BJP's powerful parliamentary board. In Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje is facing a virtual revolt by her cabinet colleagues at the behest of the RSS. And this is not because Modi or Raje have deviated from the saffron path. Rather, they are known for their aggressive implementation of the parivar's Hindutva politics.
Modi, who began as a humble pracharak of the RSS, had had a meteoric rise in parivar politics. He was drafted by the RSS to liaise between the mother organisation and the BJP. From the parivar's point of view, he did that job extremely well and he was rewarded with the chief ministership of Gujarat. But shrewd as Modi is, he ensured that he was the last word in parivar politics, and in all matters of governance.
By all accounts, today he is the undisputed leader of the saffron party in the state. 'Moditva' has acquired stronger connotations in post-Godhra Gujarat than the parivar's Hindutva. If one goes by the media blitz, Modi is probably the most successful CM today. Despite the Gujarat riots and adverse publicity, he has succeeded in promoting the impression that Gujarat comes first on India's development map. Last month, he secured thousands of crores of rupees as investment for Gujarat.
Among the BJP's second generation leaders, he probably has the largest nationwide following. Despite his uneasy terms with the RSS, the parivar grudgingly drafted him to visit Kerala last week to be part of Golwalkar's birth centenary celebrations. As expected, Modi drew a huge response from the parivar cadres in Left-run Kerala. Yet, the RSS is not happy with him. The man who was being projected as 'Chhota Sardar' has started losing his status as the parivar's Gen-Next poster boy.
To say that in his modern image as an administrator, Modi has deviated from the path of Hindutva would be far from the truth. Look at the unofficial ban imposed on the film Parzania. The state government has not said a word against the film. Yet, Moditva has worked. Film distributors and theatre owners have refused to screen the film for fear of inviting Modi's wrath. Has the state, i.e. Modi, come forward to defend freedom of expression? No. That's how Moditva works.
Like Modi, Raje, too, faces problems with the parivar. She is facing a revolt from cabinet colleagues known for their proximity to the RSS in spite of the fact that she has not passed up any opportunity to saffronise the administration and governance. But a common point between Modi and Raje is that they want to leave their individual imprints on governance. The parivar perceives this as an attempt to grow beyond its politics.
When in power, one realises that populist slogans on religion, caste or partisan considerations may get you votes, but a democratic governance structure has different demands. Vajpayee knew this and successfully managed the contradictions within parivar politics because of his stature and the clout that he had among the NDA partners.
Advani, who was considered the most rabid face of parivar politics until Vajpayee became Prime Minister, fell from the RSS's grace when he gave a 'secular' certificate to Mohammad Ali Jinnah to earn a liberal face and thereby position himself as an alternate leader in the parivar.
It's much the same with Uma Bharti who, before Modi became the parivar's mascot, was in the forefront of its campaign to demolish the Babri masjid. The sanyasin had to quit as chief minister when she appeared in a Karnataka court for leading the parivar's communal campaign in that state. But once the court chapter was over, the RSS was unwilling to restore her as CM. Rather, she had to hear RSS chief KS Sudarshan's uncharitable remarks about her background and upbringing. Once in office, she realised that governance is a different cup of tea and could not be done through pracharaks. Ultimately, she had to leave the saffron party to pursue her own political career.
Politics in India has revolved around personalities. Forget the Congress, the parivar should look
at its own partners — Chandrababu Naidu in AP, Naveen Patnaik in Orissa, Nitish Kumar and Sharad Yadav in Bihar, Parkash Singh Badal in Punjab and Bal Thackeray in Maharashtra. They are relevant because they succeeded in ensuring that politics in their respective states revolved around them.
The parivar, however, is happy to draw sustenance only from heroes like Lord Rama, Shivaji, Rana Pratap, Veer Savarkar, Golwalkar, Subhash Chandra Bose and Sardar Patel. For the parivar, icons are okay only if they are mythical or dead.
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Classic Games
Gambling houses, home to casino classic games, in some form have been present in most established societies throughout the world for centuries. The first establishments that are similar to a modern day casino opened in Venice around the 1630's, the most famous of which being the Casino di Venezia.
Other countries followed suit and this form of permanently housed gambling activity eventually evolved into the global casinos which we know and love today.
The games played within the walls of the casinos have been around in various forms for even longer. Let's take a look in closer detail at 4 classic games.
Sometimes also known as twenty-one, Blackjack is thought to be the most widely played casino banking game in the world. The first recorded evidence of Blackjack dates back to around the year 1601 in both France and Spain.
As the game is proceeds, players compete directly with the dealer rather than against each other which could be the reason the game is so popular. Blackjack is played with one or more decks of 52 cards with the main objective being to beat the dealer.
To do this players must either get 21 points with 2 cards, called a Blackjack, or reach a total closer to 21 than the dealer without exceeding it. Any total over 21 means that the player, dealer or both have gone 'bust'.
Today, any online casino worth its salt will have several versions of Blackjack available to play. Sometimes these will be live action versions with a video link to a human dealer allowing the players to participate in the game in real time.
Craps is a dice game where players wager on the outcome of the roll of a pair of dice. When played in a casino as opposed to on the street players are wagering money against a 'bank' and not each other, another of our classic games.
In the casino version players will wager bets via a specially laid out design on felt table covering. The table itself can look a bit like a bathtub in design with high sides to contain the dice when they are rolled or 'shot' at the table.
Players can place bets on the pass line or don't pass line depending on their playing style. These are sometimes called the win and don't win lines. The outcome of 2 dice added together determines the outcome of the "come-out" round and who wins what, depending on where their chips were placed.
Did you know that the massively popular casino game Roulette is named after the French word meaning little wheel? No, us neither.
It's such a simple game that anyone can jump in and start playing with little or no experience. Players may choose to place bets on either a single number or a range of numbers, a colors (red or black), or odd or even numbers. There's also the option to wager on numbers are which are high (19–36) or low (1–18).
The croupier spins the Roulette wheel in one direction, then spins a ball in the opposite on a circular track which runs around the outside of the wheel. The ball slows and falls onto the wheel and into one of 37 colored and numbered pockets. This determines which number or colour is the winner.
This is one of the most classic games which can look a little bit complicated to but is actually very easy to play and massively popular in on and offline casinos worldwide. You can bet 3 ways in Baccarat, on yourself, on the banker (or casino) or on a tie in the game.
Two cards are dealt to each player plus the banker once all bets have been placed. The cards have their face values 2 to 9 and 10, Jack, Queen and King are worth 0 with Ace worth 1.
The total of the 2 cards are added up and the closest to 9 wins. If the total is double digits then the first digit it dropped, so 13 would actually count as 3. In certain situations a 3rd card would be dealt but players don't have to concern themselves with the exact rules of this to help keep the game nice and simple.


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Our Quality Technician Emily Brown wins 'Trainee of the year' at this years Cornwall Manufactures Awards evening.
. Emily with her Trainee of the Year Award
Joining Emily (from left to right) Richard Trevail (MD), Phillip Anthony (Sales Engineer) and Chris Wilkes (Lead Engineer) at this year's Cornwall Manufactures awards evening at the Atlantic Hotel Newquay. An evening spent celebrating the success of manufacturing within Cornwall.
Read more about the evening and other winners within Cornwall here.
Phillip Anthony (Sales Engineering) discusses how our optical measurement (Non - Contact) machine from VICI Vision has reduced down time within production
Phillip Anthony (Sales Engineering) speaks with the MTD CNC team on how we use PSL Datatrack to manage the business. See the full article here.
David Paull (CNC) Engineering Ltd. passes an audit by BSI and accredited to AS9100 Rev D
Along with the manufacture of precision machined components this now includes assembly.
The first part is machined from a solid Aluminium block in two operations for a motor sport customer on their 1977 Autobianchi A112 Abarth Rally Car. The solid model STP CAD file was imported into Mastercam, programmed and then verified through Vericut prior to machining.
The second part is a Selector Blocker for a 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Michelotto Group 4 Rally Car.
Richard Trevail (MD) along with Matt Naish and Philip Anthony attended the recent Cornwall Manufacturers Group Awards evening at the Penventon Hotel in Redruth, Cornwall. Although Matt & Philip narrowly missed out on the Trainee of the Year & Apprentice of the Year awards they contibuted strongly towards the award to DP Engineering for the Small Manufacturer of the Year 2014.
DP Engineering exhibited at the Heartland Centre (Pool, Redruth, Cornwall) to a number of school parties to discuss the opportunities for an 'Engineering Career'
DP Engineering has completed a £750,000 relocation and expansion project, creating an additional 15 highly skilled jobs in the process.
DP Engineering was offered the contract to supply manufactured precision components to one of its customers who were moving their assembly operations to France.
After securing the contract and purchasing the premises on the Treleigh Industrial Estate, the company has now relocated all of its operations to the larger premises.
David Proctor, Chief Executive of DP Engineering said "We already had plans to expand and move to larger premises, so when the chance arose to do so and retain skilled staff in Cornwall in the process, we grasped the opportunity.
We have sustained exceptional year on year growth and this has not only been achieved by good commercial decision making and shrewd investment but by exceeding customer expectations on quality and delivery time.
The 17,000 sq.ft premises will allow for continued growth".
Funding for the relocation and expansion came in part from the Grant for Business Investment (GBI) scheme through the ERDF Convergence programme.
DP Engineering has been awarded the 'Lean Implementation' award from Parker Hannifin's European Instrumentation Products Division. DP Engineering's CEO, David Proctor stated, "This award is in recognition of DP Engineering's commitment and investment to implement lean manufacturing principles throughout the organisation. The relentless pursuit of excellence is engrained within the company and our customers share in the benefits achieved."
ITT Cannon specialize in communications systems and has an enviable pedigree in the defense, electronics, radar, night vision and airborne electronic warfare equipment sectors. DP Engineering is working closely with ITT to supply components for their R & D programme. ITT's senior Production Engineer, Andy Awberry, stated,
" I would like to thank DP Engineering for producing specialized components at very short notice. Having been let down twice buy people who said they could make them and couldn't, you got me out of a big hole. The parts were extracting pins and were needed to test a connector for a strategic customer who was getting very frustrated with us, so to turn them around in three days was a fantastic effort."
SC21 awarded to DP Engineering
DP Engineering has achieved the Supply Chain for the 21st Century (SC21) Bronze award from the Aerospace Defence and Security body ADS. The SC21 programme aims to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace and defence industry which is crucial in achieving supply chain improvement.
David Proctor (CEO) commented "DP Engineering already had an excellent reputation for quality, delivery and competitiveness and it was essential that we had a system in place to continuously improve our business and manufacturing excellence. The SC21 programme was the ideal model to work with and be measured against International standards. We are the first manufacturing company in Cornwall to achieve this much coveted award and we are not far away from achieving the Silver standard"
DP Engineering has been approved for many years to ISO9000:2001 and as part of our ongoing improvement programme has now also achieved accreditation to the aviation standard AS9100 by the globally recognised verification body SGS.
Certification to AS9100 benefits suppliers who need to comply with more than one standard and represents the harmonisation of the worlds largest aerospace companies including Airbus, Boeing, General Electric, Rolls Royce, etc.
This further demonstrates DP Engineering's determination and commitment to offer our customers the highest level of service and quality.
DP Engineering has received the much coveted 'Supplier of the Year' award from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation. This prestigious award is in recognition of DP Engineering's sustained quality and delivery performance combined with the 'Lean Manufacturing' initiatives undertaken to maximise throughput.
This successful partnership has enabled DP Engineering to invest a further £140k to develop a third dedicated manufacturing cell for Parker Hannifin.
Upon receiving this award, David Proctor the CEO of DP Engineering stated "Our partnership with Parker Hannifin is one of long term confidence and the ability to match their growth expectations. This investment demonstrates our willingness to support our key customers stringent demands now and in the future".
Engineering firm donates computer-controlled lathe to Cornwall College Camborne
Monday February 16th 2009, West Briton
REDRUTH-BASED DP Engineering has donated a computer-controlled lathe to Cornwall College Camborne.
The gift was unveiled by David Proctor, managing director of DP Engineering, at its installation in the college's multi-million pound purpose-built technology centre.
Speaking at the unveiling, Mr Proctor said: "DP Engineering is very keen to help support the training facilities at Cornwall College and enhance the skills of students enrolled on the engineering courses.
"We are delighted to donate a CNC lathe which will be used to train apprentices in a live 'hands-on' environment which will be crucial to their development.
"As an advanced engineering company involved in a high technology sector it is essential that we acquire, develop and maintain the skills to support the company now and in the future."
The lathe, which uses modern durable carbide tooling and computer technology, will be used in the college's technology department to train budding mechanical engineers in state-of-the-art processes and techniques.
Cornwall College principal Dave Linnell OBE said: "This gift will certainly be well used, helping to ensure that our students are skilled in modern mechanical engineering techniques and making them better equipped to succeed in the workplace.
"It's exactly this kind of relationship with industry that we foster at Cornwall College, working closely with local businesses benefits our students who in turn become more attractive to employers."
Managing Director, David Proctor at the unveiling this month.
David Proctor (MD) took part in a 'Face to Face' interview with Cornwall Business Magazine about his role as the CADI (Cornwall Aerospace Defence Initiative) Chairman, his thoughts about DP Engineering and the future of Engineering in Cornwall. To read the full article click on the link below:
A £500,000 investment programme has enabled DP Engineering to take a big step towards its goal of becoming a major supplier to the advanced engineering sector and in particular the aerospace industry. The programme will create five new skilled jobs at the Treleigh Industrial Estate premises of DP Engineering, which is set to increase its turnover by approximately £1 million over the next two years. The investment, which also safeguards the jobs of the existing 26 employees, includes the purchase of CNC (computer numerically controlled) lathes capable of producing complex parts in one operation – "one-hit" manufacturing.
"We can now respond much more effectively to increasing pressure to deliver shorter lead times, smaller batch sizes, higher quality and competitive pricing," said Managing Director David Proctor, who is also chairman of the Cornwall Aerospace Defence Initiative.
"The investment has already secured a significant new order from one of our existing customers whose portfolio also includes supplying the aerospace sector. This has meant we have had to purchase four instead of our originally anticipated two CNC machines as we continue to increase our share of the market."
A new clean room quality control area and associated inspection equipment will also be installed at the beginning of 2009. The improved quality control inspection equipment will also help DP Engineering achieve the Bronze Award level under the SC21 improvement programme of the Society of British Aerospace Companies, which will be a first for a South West small to medium- sized company.
David Proctor is committed to gaining AS/EN9100 accreditation through the West of England Aerospace Forum's SC21 programme. This involves a high degree of collaboration with other companies in the aerospace supply chain process. Assisted by the Grants Advisory Service of the Truro office of Bishop Fleming, the project has been made possible by an SFI (Selective Finance for Investment in England) grant from the South West Regional Development Agency.
"It's great to see skilled companies such as DP Engineering live up to their Cornish engineering heritage," said Ewan McClymont, Bishop Fleming's head of grant services.
"They are responding to the demanding challenges set by their aerospace customers, which will result in class-leading quality standards."
Niki Price, business investment advisor for the South West RDA, commented: "The SFI grant is all about creating highly skilled jobs, encouraging innovation and raising productivity, which is exactly what DP Engineering's investment will do."
"DP Engineering is a very valuable supplier to the Watson Marlow Pump Group Falmouth UK. Watson Marlow has very exacting requirements and our pumps and associated parts are supplied across the world. It is essential we have 'right first time' and parts that are fit for purpose. DP Engineering ia an extemely respected company, who are very technically capable and competitive. In the field that DP Engineering work in, Watson Marlow consider DP to be one of their best suppliers."
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Treleigh Industrial Estate
Redruth, Cornwall
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With offices in Chicago, IL is a national law firm of immigration lawyers representing individuals and businesses in a variety of immigration and business matters. Internationally, we assist businesses and individual clients with a wide range of immigration matters, whether temporary or permanent immigration, throughout the process. In Illinois, we provide guidance and assistance to businesses at all stages.
Our clients recognize the need for creativity through a methodical and efficient understanding of the law and personalized strategy. No two clients are alike, so each client is given a unique approach to their situation, in order to deliver the best possible outcome. We understand that whether it is immigration or business related, our clients' lives are directly impacted by our work and we take that responsibility very seriously.
These are only a few of the many services that The Murtaz Law Group's attorneys can provide. We understand that each business is different, so after a thorough analysis and understanding of what your personal and business goals are, we craft a unique strategy that, not only is fully customized to your needs but offers a variety of different options to accommodate to what your current needs are.
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Mr. Navsariwala represents clients throughout the spectrum of employment-based immigration, including routine and complex immigrant and non-immigrant matters, as well as family-based immigration matters and naturalization. In Illinois, he advises startup businesses, as well as established businesses, on a variety of structural, risk management, contract and other issues that arise while running a successful business. Mr. Navsariwala has guided numerous startups and businesses both as an attorney and business advisor and can consequently help throughout the life cycle of a business.
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Copyright Debbie Bolduc, BizBuzz Marketing Partners
If you're a small business owner, you undoubtedly feel overwhelmed by all you have on your plate. To make it worse, everywhere you turn you see information about the importance of using Social Media to keep up with today's marketing trends. You understand the concept of building relationships because it's a known fact that people tend to do business with those they know. You know what the experts recommend, but just can't find the time to figure it all out.
Many of you have embraced Facebook to some extent, but admit you don't have the time available to monitor it and dream up creative, engaging posts; never mind taking on the daunting task of blogging. Add to that Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and countless other social media options and it's easy to understand why many of you throw in the towel before you even get started.
Perhaps you've established a social presence but seldom find the time to maintain it. In many cases this is worse than not having one at all. Failure to engage with your Fans, Connections and Followers is as damaging to your business as leaving emails and phone calls unanswered. So what can you do?
Here are six tips to help you overcome Social Media overwhelm.
1. Start small. Don't feel it's necessary to use every social media channel. Choose one and master it before moving on to another. Each one has its pros and cons. Most businesses start with Facebook because of its appeal to the general public and relative ease of use, but some businesses benefit more from other channels. Knowing your target market and where they hang out online is the key to making the choice that's best for you.
2. Delegate. If you have the option, assign the task to someone else, but don't underestimate the job. Managing Social Media isn't as mindless and quick as many people assume. Do it yourself for a month to get a better understanding of the time involved. Create guidelines regarding what you expect, allow and require from your company's social media usage and train someone in proper protocol.
3. Ask for guidance. If you aren't comfortable or familiar with social media, reach out to someone for help. This doesn't mean getting your teen nephew to show you the ropes. He won't know the business side of social media or have the necessary knowledge of marketing. Look for a marketing consultant or social media coach to work with for a short period.
4. Stop thinking it's free. While there are no fees for using Social Media, your time has value. Decide if you can manage it without taking time from the work you get paid to do.
5. Let the pros do it. Just as you pay an expert to cut your hair, find a qualified Content Manager to handle your social media interaction. It need not be a huge expense and the outcome will be consistent, brand-savvy outcome-driven social presence that you wouldn't most likely achieve on your own.
6. Cut your losses. Times have changed. If you're still allocating all of your marketing budget to newspaper ads you're wasting money. By reducing these costs you can free up the funds needed for Tips 2-5.
If you, or the assigned person at your business, could use some training on how to better used social media in your marketing, or would like someone to co-manage it, please contact BizBuzz Marketing Partners to discuss options.


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This class is dedicated to making Arts & Crafts for everyone. Through the medium of Art, Imagination & Creativity we offer workshops to suit all ages & abilities. All workshops are fun, relaxed & delivered by a fully qualified artist & art instructor who is passionate, inspiring and enthusiastic about developing others skills and sharing her own talents. Professional teaching with Bernie Wilson.
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Monday, 29 April, 2002, 10:01 GMT 11:01 UK
Tourist's 'moments of terror'
South African space tourist Mark Shuttleworth has confessed to having "moments of terror, moments of exhilaration" as he travelled into orbit on his Soyuz "taxi".
Mr Shuttleworth, an internet millionaire, spoke about his feelings in a radio interview shortly after arriving at his "holiday destination" - the International Space Station (ISS).
The "Afronaut", as he has been dubbed, also admitted to experiencing some backache, which was possibly the result of his weightless environment.
The South African, who actually lives in London, UK, is the world's second holidaymaker in space. He follows in the footsteps of Dennis Tito, a US businessman and former American space agency (Nasa) employee, who rode into orbit last year.
Two-day chase
Mr Shuttleworth spoke about his desires and expectations to the national South African Broadcasting Corporation.
President Mbeki told him: "The whole continent is proud that at last we have one of our own people from Africa up in space taking part in cutting edge developments with regard to science and technology."
Mr Shuttleworth arrived on the ISS two days after his launch in a Soyuz TM-34 craft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
He was accompanied by Russian Commander Yuri Gidzenko and Flight Engineer Roberto Vittori of the European Space Agency.
Emergency systems
They docked with the Zarya module of the ISS at 0756 GMT on Saturday as the two vehicles flew over Central Asia.
The Soyuz TM-34 craft will be left at the ISS to act as an "emergency lifeboat" should there ever be a catastrophic failure on the orbiting platform.
Gidzenko, Vittori and Shuttleworth will return to Earth in the Soyuz TM-33 craft brought up by another crew last year.
The three spacemen will ride home to a landing on the Kazakh steppes on 5 May (Kazakh time).
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on my mornings...
I'm definitely fan of mornings. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm a morning person, per se.
Morning to me is that time between 7:30 and 10:30, when the sunlight shines through the window in the kitchen in just the right way. It makes me look at the left-over dishes in the sink and think, "You know what? They can wait." It can make anything seem warm, inviting and okay the way it is.
It's the weekday mornings that make me thankful for working evenings, and having two days off during the week (even though it means that I must survive through those ridiculously early morning shifts every weekend). I rarely wake before 8:30 (I require mass amounts of sleep - just ask my husband) and love being able to sleep until I feel like waking up in the mornings. Of course, the last few days I've been wide awake at 7:30 and decided against forcing myself to sleep for another hour, just for the principal of it all.
It was nice. I almost made myself coffee, but then I remembered that I don't drink coffee unless it involves mass amounts of sugar and chocolate. Ah, well. It's the thought that counts.
In any case, I love my calm, lazy mornings. I love sitting on the couch, bowl of cereal in my hands, checking my email on Jay's laptop (which is usually plopped on my legs). I usually am wearing my pajamas until eleven. I'm not even going to lie about that. Even though I usually have a list of things to get done before leaving for work at 1:00, I usually find myself just sitting around, cleaning up the duplex, watching things like The View, my local news and A Haunting (all equally disturbing, at times), enjoying the place all to myself, and just trying to work on my perspective for the rest of the day.
I realize just how much of a homebody I am. But, you know what? I don't mind. I rather like it, actually.


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New 2020 VolvoS60 T6 Momentum Sedan
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- 220W High Performance Audio System w/ 10 Speakers
- 9" Integrated Sensus Connect Touchscreen feat.;
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- Bluetooth Conectivity w/ Audio Streaming
- Incl Mobile App w/ Remote Start
- SIRIUSXM Radio w/ 3 Month Trial Subscription
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- Standard Apps: Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn
- USB Ports, 2 Front
- Volvo On Call with 4-Yr Complimentary Subscription
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