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CEO Aspire: CEOs must be able to lead from behindTuesday, November 06, 2012
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What did you do in your first 90 days as CEO? Refined the business plan with steep targets for self. Hired the core team
What books have most inspired your leadership style? 'Good to Great' and 'Built to Last' by Jim Collins. 'Why Pride Matters More Than Money' by Jon Katzenbach
Most valuable advice you like to hand out to those at work Put customer first
What traits do you think the next generation CEO should have? Must lead from behind; not from the front – with values. Must think of his/her legacy
Business leader you're a fan of? Why? Steve Jobs - he knew how to "stay hungry, stay foolish"
Why would anyone want to work for you? For freedom, mentoring and an entrepreneurial environment
The fact that your organisation loves its people is proved by… Long tenures of key people
Any management best practices you've borrowed from other cultures/countries? Had setup in-office, office sponsored Friday Beer Bashes (very British) for camaraderie and teamwork at McKinsey Knowledge Centre & FreeMarkets which still run; years after I am gone
If interviewing people, you are impressed by? Honesty to talk about and own-up failures
Your passion? Values-based leadership and social entrepreneurship. Poetry, reading and philosophy
You balance work and life by? Two to three holidays every year with family. One or two evenings out with friends/colleagues every fortnight.
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Amit Bhatia's vision is to address India's challenge of talent availability and employability through his company. Since 2007, Aspire has enabled education that enhances employability and last year trained 33,555 students across 40 institutions in over 20 tiertwo, three and four Indian cities across 12 states.
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Parsnip Lentil Chipotle Soup
The other day, Jan Comerford Surgent (another soup-a-holic and Facebook friend) posted on Soup Mistress wall that she likes to cook up a tasty lentil and chorizo soup with chipotle pepper and shredded carrots. Yum, that did sound tasty and inspired me.
Since I am a big fan of chipotle pepper and I never attempted any kind of lentil soup in the past, Jan inspired me to look further. I went on my merry way and searched online for lentil soup recipes and one in particular grabbed my attention which had bacon. So I decided to run with the recipe with a few modifications plus taking Jan's suggestions to use chipotle pepper. I decided to use parsnips instead of carrots, since I had them on hand. I also shredded the parsnips with Jan's recommendation as well, instead of chopped.
The Verdict of Parsnip Red Lentil Chipotle Soup? This is one soup I wished I made two batches of because none made it to my freezer for a later date. I had a friend over to help me and the soup was well received with a request for a second bowl. Some lentil soups call for blending, but I don't think this soup needs any blending what-so-ever – I like the tiny pieces of onion and contrast with the ingredients. This is one soup where the ingredients play really well together. I really liked the shredded parsnips and how they played into the soup background. This soup is a little on the spicy side – so no wussies allowed! If you feel like a milder soup – maybe use a small or half of a chipotle pepper but don't omit it. The cilantro and dollop of goat yogurt cools the soup and plays well with the bacon and heat of the pepper. Yeppers, this soup will be made again in my home in the future, I am very sure of that!
Parsnip Red Lentil Chipotle Soup Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup chopped bacon
- 2 cups onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 cups parsnips, shredded
- 3 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium – large chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable stock
- 1/8 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (keeping some for garnish)
- 1/4 cup goat yogurt
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Parsnip Red Lentil Chipotle Soup Instructions:
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook it over very medium-low heat in a heavy bottomed pan.
- Reserve the bacon on a plate with paper towel, leaving about a tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan to saute the onions.
- Saute onions and garlic for about 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
- Add parsnip and tomato to the pan, stirring occasionally, and cook for about 2 more minutes.
- Add the bacon pieces, lentils, chipotle pepper, and the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Cover the pan and simmer until the lentils are soft (30 to 40 minutes). Check the soup occasionally to see if more liquid is needed; the lentils should be covered.
- Add lemon juice and cilantro, stir.
- Add the salt and pepper (to taste) and serve.
- Ladle in serving bowls, garnish with a tablespoon of goat yogurt and cilantro.
Original Recipe: http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t–1748/lentil-and-parsnip-soup.asp
What I Changed From Original Recipe:
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- added garlic
- used parsnip only (no carrots), and shredded (not chopped)
- added chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- used low sodium vegetable stock\added cilantro
- added goat yogurt as garnish
- added fresh lemon juice
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- LululemonCEO Laurent Potdevin resigned on Monday. The company said he exhibited conduct that fell short of expectations.
- The athleisure company installed Glenn Murphy, the former GapCEO, as its interim executive chairman until it finds a replacement CEO.
- The management changes will likely slow the growth trajectory of the company, a Jefferies analyst warns.
- View Lululemon's stock price in real time here.
After the abrupt departure of LululemonCEO Laurent Potdevin on Monday, the management changes will likely slow down the company's growth trajectory and keep it from remaining above its rivals in the sports apparel space, one Wall Street analyst said.
Potdevin's exit marks the second time a high-level executive left the company in the past few months. Last November, Lee Holman, Lululemon's creative director, who played an integral role in improving the brand's product execution, resigned.
"We are wary of the current level of management turnover at LULU, as it could lead to instability at a time when the company is looking to drive its next leg of growth as it works toward its goal of becoming a $US4B brand by 2020 (from ~$US2.6B currently)," Randal Konik, an equity analyst at Jefferies, said.
Lululemon's management team has installed Glenn Murphy, the former Gap CEO, as the company's interim executive chairman and has given the company's key executives more responsibilities as it searches for a suitable replacement for CEO. Konik thinks Murphy would be a strong leader, but said that he does not know the organisation well enough yet to "effect significant change."
Given Lululemon's high valuation and lower margin opportunity prospects, Konik sees opportunity in other brands, particularly Under Armour because its valuations are lower than Lululemon's. He also sees a slowdown in the demand for athleisure goods.
"LULU is a good brand, but we remain wary of decelerating athleisure momentum, a margin recovery story where the low hanging fruit has already been picked, and tough compares," Konik said.
By the time Lululemon sorts out its management changes, it will have already lost its growth momentum, making it harder to compete with other brands, he said.
Shares of Lululemon were flat on Monday morning at $US77.36 per share. Its stock was down 4.91% for the year.
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Design isn't just some pretty pictures or colorful graphics; design is a creative solution to any problem. The way your thumb moves in order to navigate through an app, the way an image relates to you, or even the way you use a device—it all comes under design. Design is a road that connects your product to your customer. A designer's job is to make sure that that road is as smooth and straightforward as possible. So how exactly does a business drive ROI through design?
Several international organizations have conducted research to figure out the relationship between design and ROI. The result of this research has shown a significant rise in companies acquiring design firms or integrating design into their company's core values.
According to the Design In Tech Report 2015, "27 startups that were co-founded by designers have been acquired since 2010 by companies like Google, Facebook, Adobe, LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Yahoo." The report also states that companies co-founded by designers have been able to raise value and capital of over billions of dollars, hence indicating that design must play a role in driving a company's ROI.
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In a world that is changing at a rapid pace, companies have to keep up with technology and how it is changing human behavior. With countless products becoming available with the simple click of a mouse or a tap of your finger, companies have to ensure they're available to meet their customer's needs.
According to Flurry, an app analytics firm, the average smartphone user spends almost two hours a day on mobile devices. To keep up with this trend, companies have to make sure they have an app or at least a mobile-friendly website. Here is where a designer comes in. If you take a look at your app store, you'll find endless apps for just about anything. What makes an app truly stand out?
The look of the app should be easy on the eye, and all the important tabs should be within your thumb's reach. A UX designer's job is to create an experience that is both comfortable and efficient for the app user. Ever noticed how many times you've exited an app because you just couldn't deal with its horrible navigation? That is the kind of problem a designer helps solve: creating a delightful experience for your customers so they keep coming back to you.
Instagram's biggest strength is its simple navigation and easily understandable design. According to Citigroup analysts, Instagram is now worth about a whopping $33 billion. If the power of a simple UX design can make your company worth $33 billion, why shouldn't you invest in design?
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For a company to become a brand, it needs to provide a unified experience. No matter what platform a customer uses to access your product, they should experience the same delight. From the logo to the packaging of your product—or even the store in which your product is sold—there should be unity. Everything should have the same seamless look and feel. If you look at Apple as a brand, you can see how effortlessly everything looks in-sync. Even from afar, just by looking at the packaging, you can tell it's an Apple product. They've used white predominantly in their branding. This is to signify simplicity. Apple has strived to make sure their products are also in line with that approach. This can also be seen in the evolution of Apple's logo.
Providing unity in your brand creates brand loyalty. People tend to stay with something familiar for a longer time. One of the biggest reasons for Apple's massively loyal customer base is that they provide the same design across all their products. Apple also adheres to strict guidelines in order to ensure that every store, advertisement and product offers the same experience. Apple is one of the biggest design-led companies in the world. They've invested a great deal in their design team, and the results have clearly been in their favor. You can use design in various ways to increase sales and create a delightful customer experience.
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CSO awards apprentice conductor Yashima third-year extension in Solti training program
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Music Director Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association have announced a third-year extension for Erina Yashima as the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprentice through the 2018/19 season. Yashima was appointed to the position in 2015 for a two-year term covering the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons.
In recognition of her accomplishments over the past two seasons, Muti and the CSOA made the decision to extend Yashima's term in the role. Yashima is the third Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprentice, a position that Muti helped to establish at the beginning of his tenure as music director.
The position was created in part to recognize the CSO's distinguished tradition of training young musicians and was previously held by Sean Kubota (2011-2013) and Matthew Aucoin (2013-2015). The International Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprenticeship is a program of the Negaunee Music Institute at the CSO.
"I have respect and appreciation for Ms. Yashima," said Muti. "She demonstrates great commitment to her role as our Solti Conducting Apprentice and an excellent level of artistry that she shares with our young musicians of the Civic Orchestra. I am pleased that she will continue with us for the upcoming season."
"The role of Solti Conducting Apprentice has made a major impact in my life as a musician and as a person," noted Yashima. "The opportunity to learn from one of the greatest conductors such as Maestro Muti and the musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and to collaborate with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago over the last two years has been a significant experience that I will take with me throughout my life in music. I look forward to continuing my work in this inspiring environment and hope that I can return to the musical world what has been shared with me by these incredible musicians during my time in this role."
During her tenure as Solti Conducting Apprentice, Yashima has spent at least 10 weeks each season studying with and assisting Muti in Chicago during his residencies with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Yashima has also had a close association with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the CSO's training orchestra for young professional musicians.
Her podium appearances with the Civic Orchestra have included a spring 2016 community "side-by-side" concert with young musicians from Schurz High School and Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant Yo-Yo Ma, a concert with the Civic during the 2016 Ear Taxi Festival and an April 2017 Civic Orchestra performance featuring Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring at Symphony Center.
Yashima leads the Civic Orchestra in a program of works by Beethoven and Rachmaninov on Monday, April 9, at 8 p.m.at Symphony Center. Yashima, who made her podium debut with Civic last season, conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 and Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 2.
German-born, Yashima recently made her conducting debut at the 2017 Salzburg Festival in Der Schauspieldirektor, the festival's opera production for children, and her Italian opera debut in February 2017 in Rossini's La Cenerentola.
The creation of the CSO International Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprenticeship was announced by then-Music Director Designate Riccardo Muti in October 2009 as part of his larger vision for the CSOA. The program is named for Sir Georg Solti, who served as music director of the CSO from 1969 to 1991, not only because of his deep connection with the CSO, but also in honor of his commitment to connecting with young musicians.
Support for Erina Yashima as the Sir Georg Solti Conducing Apprentice in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons was provided through a generous grant from The Claire Rosen & Samuel Edes Foundation.


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True Historical Stories for Catholic Children – Charlemagne
Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, was a son of Pepin the Short, and succeeded to the throne, on the death of his father, in the year 768. The Frankish kingdom at that time comprised a large territory. It extended from the River Loire, in France, to the Rhine, in Germany, and from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean.
The young king was very anxious to spread the True Faith among the heathen nations whose territory adjoined his own dominions. Saint Boniface, for whom his father Pepin had evidenced a great admiration, appeared peculiarly fitted for the difficult and dangerous work, and Charlemagne sent the venerable bishop with a number of companions to preach the faith to the fierce and cruel Saxons. These heathens persisted in their error with great obstinacy, and absolutely refused to give up their idols, especially one for which they had a particular veneration. It was called the Irmensul, and had been raised by the Germans to their god, Teutas. This statue was armed and held a pair of scales in the left hand, and in the right, a banner. On its buckler was the figure of a lion, and about its feet, a flowery meadow. It was the figure or representation of Saxony, whose flowery meadows were inhabited by a people with lion hearts, having for their only rule of justice the sword.
Charlemagne led his army into Saxony, and overthrew and shattered the Irmensul, believing that, if the idol were destroyed, the people would embrace Christianity more readily. Saint Boniface persisted in his labors, and, at length, had the satisfaction of bringing the Saxons, as well as other German tribes, to the True Faith.
Witikind, the Saxon chief, was an inveterate enemy of Christianity, and of the Franks as well. The story of his conversion is very interesting. One Easter-day the royal guards brought to Charlemagne, a beggar, who had stood all day at the palace-gate soliciting alms. A Frankish nobleman, who had accompanied Charlemagne on his expedition into Saxony, had stopped to give the pretended beggar a piece of money, and, in so doing, had remarked a peculiar deformity of the man's right hand, which he had often noticed in the fights with the Saxons. The beggar was Witikind, the Saxon chief.
"For what reason do you wear this disguise?" asked Charlemagne. Witikind answered that, wishing to examine the ceremonies of the Christian's church, he desired a disguise that would more easily further his purpose. He then told Charlemagne that on Good-Friday he had observed every face clouded with sadness. On Saturday, all were thoughtful and recollected, but on Sunday, when Charlemagne and his nobles approached the table in the midst of the temple (the altar) he noticed their faces so lighted up with joy, that he was at a loss to understand the reason, until he saw the priest place upon the tongue of each one an infant bathed in heavenly brightness. "Prostrate," he continued, "I adored your God, who shall henceforth be my God also."
"Happy are you," cried Charlemagne, "Who, in witnessing a miracle, have enjoyed a favor granted neither to me, nor to my priests."
Witikind was instructed in the faith and baptized, his zeal causing many of his people to follow his example. Charlemagne lost no time in notifying the pope of this happy event, begging him to order, in all the churches of Rome, prayers of solemn thanksgiving to Almighty God for Witikind's conversion.
When Witikind died, Charlemagne divided Saxony into five bishoprics, giving to the bishops much power in the government of the people, who were far more docile under the mild rule of these ecclesiastical superiors, than they would have been, if they had been governed by the fierce and quarrelsome Frankish nobles. The sees of Koln, Trier and Metz were formed at that time.
While the king of the Franks was occupied with the cares and responsibilities of the government, and with the conversion of his Saxon neighbors, great events were taking place in far away Italy.
Those ancient enemies of the Holy See, the Lombards, led by their cruel king, Desiderius, were again threatening Home, and Pope Adrian I, in great alarm, sent a message to Charlemagne, describing the atrocities committed against the Homans by the impious ruler of the Lombards. Several Homan nobles had been captured, and their eyes put out at the command of Desiderius, who had even the temerity to attempt the life of the pontiff, himself. Under pretence of holding a conference with the pope, Desiderius met him in the church of Saint Peter, and during the interview departed suddenly, and closed and secured all the doors, thus making a prisoner of the pope, whom he intended to starve to death. The plan miscarried, owing to the fidelity and courage of – some citizens of Home, who liberated Adrian from his perilous position.
Charlemagne, justly incensed against the treacherous Lombards, lost no time in leading an armed force against them. Crossing the Alps, he besieged Pavia and Verona, which finally surrendered. Desiderius was deposed, his son fled to Constantinople, and the Lombard power was forever crushed by the brave Charlemagne, who took the title – King of the Lombards. Charlemagne crowned himself with the iron crown of Lombardy – so-called because it had a piece of iron, supposed to be a nail of the true cross imbedded in the golden circlet forming the crown.
After the fall of Pavia, Charlemagne went to Rome, where a cordial reception awaited him. He walked beside the pope in a great procession, to the Vatican hill, where, mounting the stair-case, he reverently kissed each stair, in veneration of the holy men who had walked there before him.
Upon Charlemagne's return to his dominions, he invaded Spain, which had fallen into the hands of the Moors, and marched with his army to Saragossa. There an indecisive battle took place, and before Charlemagne could continue hostileties, he was compelled, by the arrival of alarming news from the northern part of his dominions, to start at once for France. The army pursued its way unmolested, until the country of the Gascons was reached. Since their conquest by Pepin, the Gascons had been constantly trying to throw off the Frankish yoke and they considered that their opportunity had at length arrived. In the deep mountain pass of Roncesvalles, in the Pyrenees, they prepared an ambuscade for the Frankish troops. Charlemagne with the vanguard of the army, passed in safety, but the rear, led by a general named Roland, while passing through a narrow defile, between lofty precipices, were suddenly assailed by ponderous stones, trees and other objects hurled from above by the Gascons. The Frankish soldiers, taken completely by surprise and weighted with their heavy armor, could not escape. The path was soon blocked with the dead and dying, and not a man of all the company was saved, although they fought with ferocious energy until the last one fell. This sad event was kept alive from generation to generation in the song and story of the Provencal minstrels, and the brave Roland and his men became the popular heroes.
To the eastward of Charlemagne's dominions, were a wild people of the Tartar race, the Avari, who were a constant menace to Charlemagne's subjects living near them. The Frankish king conducted a war, lasting several years, against them, resulting finally in their total defeat. The Avari were converted to Christianity through the untiring efforts of Virgilius, Bishop of Salzburg. The efforts of this good prelate were constantly directed towards upholding the rights of the peasantry against the powerful nobles. The ceremonies attending the election of a duke of Carinthia, dated from that time, and were observed for centuries. The "furgenstein" or prince's stone may still be seen near Clagen. A peasant, seated upon this stone, commanded that the newly-elected duke be brought before him. "Who is he that comes so proudly?" asked the peasant, to which the people answered, "Our country's lord." "Is he a righteous judge, a defender of widows and orphans, an upholder of Christianity?" was the next question put by the peasant judge. When the people answered in the affirmative, the peasant arose, and yielded his seat on the stone to the duke, first giving him a box on the ear.
Charlemagne held his court at Paderborn, when peace reigned throughout his kingdom. He had reached the pinnacle of his greatness, and showed himself no less great in peace than he had been in war. He was exceedingly anxious that the youth of the period should be given every opportunity of acquiring a good education – a privilege which had been denied to preceding generations. As there were few native Frankish teachers, Charlemagne offered great inducements to the scholars of Italy, and even of distant England, to come to his dominions and teach the young Franks. Alcuin, the noted British scholar and writer, was one of these teachers.
Upon one occasion, after his return from a journey, Charlemagne called together his young students, to inquire how they had progressed during his absence. He found that the young men of the lower classes had been very diligent, while their noble companions had not made nearly so much progress. This provoked the good king, who reprimanded the lazy students, telling them that they relied for advancement on their noble names and rich clothing. "I care nothing for these things," he continued, "and, unless you change speedily, you will get nothing good from Charles." To the studious scholars, he promised rich rewards and praised them for their industry.
Charlemagne tried to repair his own neglected education, and acquired a fair knowledge of Latin, Greek, astronomy and rhetoric, but could never learn to write, in spite of the fact that he labored diligently. He kept his tablets and pencil under his pillow, so that he could practise writing, before rising in the morning.
Many distinguished visitors flocked to Paderborn to pay court to the great monarch. The Turkish caliph, Haroun A1 Raschid, sent an emissary with rich presents – an elephant, a set of jeweled chess-men, and a curious clock, so contrived that twelve little figures of knights emerged from it, and paraded upon the striking of the hour.
Charlemagne had the satisfaction of entertaining a no less honored guest than the venerable pontiff, Leo III, who had made his escape from Rome during an insurrection, in the course of which two attempts were made upon his life. Leo resolved to apply for aid to the great monarch who had ever been the friend and protector of the Holy See. He made his way to Paderborn where Charlemagne, his family, the army and court, all assembled to meet him. As soon as the pope appeared, the great multitude prostrated themselves three times before the Vicar of Christ. Three times the pontiff gave them his blessing. He then embraced Charlemagne, who led him to the church of Paderborn, where a service of thanksgiving was performed. This interview had a great effect upon the pope's enemies in Rome, who feared the sword of Charlemagne, and, a few months later, Leo returned in triumph to his pontifical city. Charlemagne followed the pope to Rome, and, on Christmas day, 800, a great ceremony took place in the basilica of Saint Peter. This was the anointing of the Frankish monarch, whom the pontiff crowned King of the Roman Empire of the West. When the crown was placed upon the brow of the kneeling Charlemagne, the lofty arches of Saint Peter's rang with the cry "Long life and victory to the most pious Carolus Augustus, the Caesar," and from that time the emperors of Germany have borne the title of Kaiser or Caesar.
Charlemagne spent the last years of his life arranging for the education of his subjects, and for their advancement in the knowledge of the useful arts. The women were taught weaving, sewing and embroidering. Even the princesses of the royal family made their own clothing. Agriculture was taught by foreign gardeners, who were induced, by the promise of liberal rewards, to come to the Frankish kingdom. It is probable that the grape-vine was first planted in Germany during the reign of Charlemagne. We have seen how solicitous he was for the education of the young people of his realm. Even the hostages of war were sent to school. The arts of music and poetry were not neglected, and many Latin and Greek works were translated into the Frankish language.
It was during the beneficent reign of Charlemagne that the Germans began to relinquish their former rough mode of life, and to show a taste for the fine arts, as they were known at that time, as well as a love of civilization and refinement. The emperor's own palace at Aix-la-Chapelle was considered so wonderfully magnificent, that it was compared to the papal palace, and received the name of " Little Rome." Another of the royal castles was at Ingelheim, on the Rhine. Some of the beautiful columns which formed a part of it may still be seen in the court of the old castle at Heidelberg.
Charlemagne was an advocate of simplicity in dress, especially for men, and one day, when his nobles appeared before him dressed in costly silks and satins, he mockingly led them out into a pouring rain, and kept them there until all their fine clothes were quite spoiled. The great Frankish king was seven feet tall, and possessed wonderful strength. He wielded his heavy iron lance as if it had been a feather, and excelled in feats of strength and agility. His prowess at the tournaments excited the wonder and admiration of all spectators.
In January, 814, the great emperor fell ill, and as his malady increased, he made his preparations for death. Taking his only surviving son Ludwig to the cathedral of Aachen, he bade the young man swear, before the high altar, to serve God, to watch over and love his subjects, to live a holy life and to protect the Church. Charlemagne then took his crow T n from the high altar, and solemnly placed it on the head of Ludwig, whom he proclaimed emperor of the Franks. The pious monarch viewed his approaching death with Christian fortitude. The viaticum was administered by Ilildebold, Archbishop of Cologne, after which the dying Charlemagne summoned all his remaining strength to pronounce the words, "Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit." His death occurred in the seventieth year of his age, and the forty-seventh of his reign.
The body of Charlemagne was placed into the crypt beneath the dome of the basilica at Aix-la-Chapelle, not in a recumbent attitude, but seated erect in a marble chair, as if the great king were giving audience. He was interred, dressed in his royal robes, his sword at his side, and a copy of the Gospels on his knees. On the stone which closed the tomb were these words, "Beneath this tomb lies the body of Charles the Great, who gloriously extended the kingdom of the Franks, and ruled it fortunately for forty-seven years.
A great French writer has paid a glowing tribute in one of his works to Charlemagne, to whom he refers as "a great monarch, who made admirable laws, and put them into execution – a master in the art of doing the greatest deeds with ease, and the most difficult with readiness. If he knew how to punish, he knew still better how to pardon."
The Church, whose champion Charlemagne had always been, honored him by placing his statue in the portico of Saint Peter's at Koine, where it remains to this day, a memorial of the gratitude of the Holy See to the noble monarch of the Franks.


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After a long, full of struggle and dedicated period, officials of Jane Goodwill and London based non-profit World Animal Protection have finally managed to rescue the 19-year old sloth bear, Rangila from the capture of local men named Mohammed Salman and Mohammad Momtaz. Rangila, the male bear, after travelling for 30 hours, is now in good hands and is being taken care of in the Wildlife SOS Sanctuary after he reached late night yesterday. The permission was given by the Government of Nepal after Rangila was secretly kept in a repugnant zoo in Kathmandu with a 17-year old female sloth bear named Sridevi.
Rangila, the 19-year old sloth bear and Sridevi, a 17-year old sloth bear who is not alive anymore were poached as cubs. Two Nepalese men -Mohammed Salman and Mohammad Momtaz were the owners of these bears. They were earning their livelihood by presenting these dancing bears on the streets in order to entertain the local audience. Even though this tradition of capturing animals and especially bears for sole purpose of entertaining the audience is banned in Nepal, this was still practised illegally in its southern part.
The bears were tortured during their training as they had injury marks on their muzzles which indicated that hot iron rods were used to tug a rope to control them. Their teeth were also removed so that they could not attack their owners and were made to perform on their hind legs. The torturous training also included making the bears dance. The bears were compelled to stand on a metal platform, which had burning rods beneath, as part of their training. Eventually, when the bears felt the heat they moved their legs, one at a time, to get some relief, and that was the exact time at which music or drums were played, making it look like the bears were dancing. This torture made the bears accustomed to the pain. Despite the regular trauma, the bears were in a physically healthy condition as they were on rice and milk diet.
The nightmare was yet not over for the bears as they were sent to the ill-maintained zoo instead of the Wildlife SOS Sanctuary, a non-profit organisation in India. While they were here, their need for sanitation and proper health care was ignored just like the maintenance of the zoo because of which Sridevi lost her life here. According to Mr. Gautam, the executive director of Jane Goodall Institute of Nepal said that she suffered from Jaundice whereas he also claims that "negligence" was the prime cause of her death.
Even though the deceased female bear, Sridevi could not experience freedom, the male bear is brought to Wildlife SOS Sanctuary in India with the help of Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), Nepal. Mr Gautam of JGI said that they have been trying to track the bears and looking for an apt time to rescue them. He further said that Sridevi, the 17-year old sloth bear died before getting the taste of freedom. Questions have been directed by Wildlife SOS to Nepalese government over why the bears were not brought to India at the designated time. They said that if the actions were taken on correct time, Sridevi would have been alive.
The owners of the bears said that they knew this profession was not going to last long. The rescue operations also aims at providing job opportunities to owners in order to save their source of earning. Hence, the two owners were given temporary jobs. They also signed legal documents which stated that if they were found involved with bears again then the punishment will be harsh.
This was just one of the many animals who are being tortured for the purpose of entertainment. Even though various nations have banned this profession and consider it illegal, people still practise this at the cost of the freedom of the animal.


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I have a challenge for you. I would like for you to become a thought leader.
It's not a get-rich-fast, overnight success formula, but it's a sustainable, achievable marketing strategy that will enhance your business so much.
In this blog post, I share with you 31 ways you can become a thought leader. Ready to get stretched?
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Every Lightworker and purpose-driven entrepreneur has the potential to become thought leaders in their industries.
Here's how I define thought leader:
A thought leader is a recognized expert in her industry – one whose opinion is respected and sought after. She is an influencer. Because she is so highly regarded in her field, she serves many people and is well compensated for her efforts.
The difference between being known as an expert and a thought leader comes down to this: visibility. Thought leaders are much more visible. They write more, they speak more, they teach more and they create more.
As a result, thought leaders have more clients, they get lucrative opportunities and yes, they earn more money.
I want to challenge you, dear Lightworker, to focus on becoming a thought leader. And the beautiful thing about this strategy is that you can work on it through many avenues.
The focal points of becoming an emerging thought leader is to teach and to create. Let's get your creative juices flowing with these 33 ideas:
- Teach a workshop
- Teach a class
- Teach a webinar
- Teach through Facebook Live, Periscope or other livestreaming tool
- Host a retreat
- Have a multi-day event
- Create an online course
- Host a podcast
- Host a radio show
- Make videos
- Write blog posts
- Write a short e-book
- Write a longer book
- Create a workbook
- Write a manifesto
- Create free premium content (checklists, whitepapers, case studies)
- Design your own online assessment
- Create inspirational messages, written by you, and share on social media
- Teach through your social media posts
- Facilitate and moderate your own Facebook Group, Google Plus Community or LinkedIn Group
- Speak at networking meetingsspe
- Speak at conferences
- Become a TedEx speaker
- Facilitate a panel
- Make an app for a smartphone and/or tablet
- Create your own recipes
- Write and record your own meditations
- Get interviewed by a reporter or journalist
- Submit an article to a well-known blog or magazine in your industry
- Be interviewed for someone's radio or TV show
- Interview other thought leaders in your industry (for blog, podcast, etc.)
This is a short list, but look it over and think about which ones appeal to you the most. Then make a commitment to do the ones you select.
Also, give yourself permission to discard the ideas that do not appeal to you. For example, I can't imagine ever wanting to be a podcast host, so I would never add that to my list. Instead, I will focus on being guests on other people's podcasts. That's more aligned with my strengths.
In my next marketing strategy, I will teach you about how to be bolder in your thoughts, messages and content. Being a thought leader means rocking the boat – even just a little. You need revolutionary thoughts, and a tribe who agrees with you. It's not as scary as it sounds, I promise.
In the comments below, let me know which of the bulleted items appeal to you. And if you have an idea for my bulleted list, please share it!
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To John Adams from Edmund Jenings, 6 June 1779
From Edmund Jenings
June. 16 [?]: 17791
Dear Sir
I did Myself the pleasure of writing to You by the Secretary of the Count de la Luzerne, inclosing a Letter to Genl. Gates and sending a Remembrancer.2 I was in Hopes of sending to You by the same Opportunity 4 Parliamentary Registers containing the Papers, which have passed between the Howes Burgoyne and the Ministry,3 but having lent them to Mr. Genet coud not get them back [with] time Enough to Send them, but when I receive <
them,> will immediately transmit them to You. These Papers and the Examination of the Officers, returnd from America, have made a great Impression on the Nation and the House of Commons. They shew the Absurdity of the American War in So Strong a light, that it is universally said in England, that Lord North and the Bedford faction are now inclined to Peace. In Consequence of which there are great divisions in the Councils of England. Ld. G. Germaine however continues his Malignant folly and Cowardice and will persist for4 perhaps He is supp[orte]d by a man of Equal Malignity, folly and Cowardice.
I have heard these Matters above a fortnight Ago, without attending to them Much, but they are repeated Again by the last Post in a Strong Manner. I have heard too strong reports of the favorable Intentions of Spain towards France, and it is certain that the people of England suspect her Immediate Declaration. Mr. Burk had said in the House of Commons that the Mediation of Spain is broke off and the Ministry did not deny it.5 Arbuthnots fleet saild the 11th Ultimo.6 It said here that a Packet7 has been received from America of a late date at Passy, the Contents of which is Kept a profound Secret from the Americans at Paris. The Vessel arrivd in Holland and Saild from Annapolis in Maryland the 23 April. By other letters by the same Ship, it is reported that Mr. Deanes Party gains ground and is determind to Sacrifice Mr. A. Lee. The English Minister has <
heard?> had Accounts from the W Indies which do not please, those Which France has receivd on the other Hand are Agreable.
I wrote to You a Letter,8 directd for you as this is, to the Care of Mr. Moylan. I shall be glad to hear they are receivd and that you are well.
I am Dear Sir Yours Most Faithfully
Edm: Jenings
P.S. It is said there are such great Divisions in Congress as that the Minority has seceded.
Lord North having last Week opend his 3d Budget it now appears the Ministry must raise Twenty Millions this Year.9
It is probable the Parliament will Either offer other Terms to America before it rises, or give the King Powers to make Peace with America.
RC (Adams Papers); addressed: "A Monsieur Monsieur John Adams, au Soin de Monsieur Moylan a L Orient"; docketed: "Mr Jennings June 16. 1779." Filmed under the date of 16 June (Adams Papers, Microfilms, Reel No. 350).
1. The date as written by Jenings appears to be "16," but as JA noted in his reply of 12 June (below), the letter could not have been written then. JA thought that it was probably written on the 10th, which also seems too late. It is unlikely that Jenings' letter could have been carried the approximately three hundred miles from Paris to Lorient in only two days; an examination of contemporary letters sent from Paris indicates that they took from four to ten days. This fact, together with Jenings' mention of the introduction of Lord North's third budget "last week" — an event that occurred on 31 May — raises the possibility that Jenings inadvertently placed a "I" before the "6," suggesting a more likely date of 6 June.
2. The letter referred to has not been identified, but it was probably part of the packet that Jenings intended Barbé-Marbois to carry (Jenings to JA, 2 June, above). JA received the Remembrancer, but he did not receive the letter to Gates until later (JA to Jenings, 8, 12 June; Gates to JA of 20 Aug., all below).
3. The four issues of the Parliamentary Register mentioned by Jenings were probably Nos. 66, 67, 68, and 69. The papers were those submitted by the North ministry on 18 Feb. in response to a motion of the 17th by Sir William Howe that all letters between himself and Lord George Germain from Aug. 1775 to Nov. 1778 be placed before the House of Commons (Parliamentary Reg. description begins Parliamentary Register, ed. John Almon, London, 1774–1780; 17 vols. description ends , 11:253–480).
The submission of the papers was the first step in the attempt by Sir William and Lord Richard Howe, in which Gen. John Burgoyne soon joined, to obtain an inquiry into the conduct of the war in order to justify their actions in America and respond to attacks upon them by the ministry. After considerable parliamentary maneuvering, an agreement was reached to consider the papers and examine witnesses. The inquiry extended from 22 April until 29 June. The witnesses to whose testimony Jenings refers later in this paragraph were probably those called by the Howes on 6, 11, and 18 May, and those supporting Burgoyne, called on 20 and 27 May (Gruber, Howe Brothers description begins Ira D. Gruber, The Howe Brothers and the American Revolution, New York, 1972. description ends , p. 337–350; for the testimony, see Parliamentary Reg. description begins Parliamentary Register, ed. John Almon, London, 1774–1780; 17 vols. description ends , 13:1–32, 33–63, 91–99, 124–150, 152–177).
In the end the inquiry was inconclusive. The ministry was embarrassed, but its majority held, and no resolutions either approving the conduct of the Howe brothers or condemning that of the ministry, particularly Lord George Germain, were passed. Certainly the inquiry did nothing to incline either Lord North or the Bedford faction, one of the main supports of the North government, toward peace.
4. The "for" is written over an illegible word, and the exact sense of the passage is uncertain, but Jenings probably means that Germain had the support of George III.
5. Edmund Burke twice declared during debate over the budget on 31 May, that the mediation had failed, reportedly stating in the second instance that "all negotiation is at an end, that Spain is openly leagued with France. The noble lord [North] knows it. I call upon him to contradict me; if he does not, I shall take it for granted" (Parliamentary Hist. description begins The Parliamentary History of England, from the Earliest Period to the Year 1803, London, 1806–1820; 36 vols. description ends , 20:826–827). The London Chronicle of 29 May – 1 June reported, "the Minister was silent."
7. Possibly that referred to as coming by way of St. Eustatius and Holland (Franklin to James Lovell, 2 June, and to John Jay, 9 June, Wharton, ed., Dipl. Corr. Amer. Rev. description begins Francis Wharton, ed., The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States, Washington, 1889; 6 vols. description ends , 3:199–200, 215–216).
9. Lord North reopened the budget on 31 May. The estimate of £20,000,000 was by David Hartley of the opposition; North put the amount at approximately £15,200,000 (Parliamentary Hist. description begins The Parliamentary History of England, from the Earliest Period to the Year 1803, London, 1806–1820; 36 vols. description ends , 20:818–820).


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I believe in ghosts. They're the ones who haunt us, the ones who have left us behind. Many times I have felt them around me, observing, witnessing, when no-one in the living world knew or cared what happened.
-- Vivian (Prologue paragraph 1)
Importance: These are the first words of the novel, and are spoken by Vivian in narration. In a lyrical way, Vivian explains that the past has a very powerful influence on her, and that her own sensitivity to the past is more finely-tuned than most due to her age and to witnessing so much death in her life.
I try to forget the horror of what happened. Or – perhaps forget is the wrong word. How can I forget? And yet how can I move forward even a step without tamping down the despair I feel?
-- Vivian (New York City, 1929 paragraph 9)
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Area of Law: Family Law
Answer # 104
What happens when you separate?Region: Ontario Answer # 104
Once spouses begin to live separately, important legal rights and obligations arise that affect finances, property, and children. Separation is the first step in what can be a complex and sometimes costly sequence of events.
What is separation?
A separation is recognized in law as soon as two spouses are living separately and apart under circumstances where there is no reasonable prospect that they will resume cohabitation. This usually means that one spouse has moved out of the family home. Even if the spouses are still living in the same residence, in some circumstances, they could be legally separated if they are considered to be living "separate and apart" and have ceased to engage in any conjugal relationship. Simply living together for reasons of economic necessity will not preclude the finding of separation, and severe incompatibility within a household will not necessarily mean a separated household. There must be both physical separation and a withdrawal by one or both spouses from the matrimonial obligation with the intent of destroying the marriage. If possible, you should seek legal advice before separating. The things you do at the time of separation can have a significant impact on who gets custody of the children, possession of the family home, and division of property.
Rights and obligations that arise upon separation
Once a couple separates, there are five basic rights that arise.
- You can apply to equalize net family property or, on an interim basis, apply to obtain possession of property or to preserve property,
- You can apply for financial support for yourself and your children,
- You can apply for custody of the children,
- You can apply for visitation rights, and
- You can apply to live in the family home without your spouse even if you are not the one who owns it. Obtaining an order that would require your spouse to live somewhere else is called "an order for exclusive possession" and is mainly used for spouses who are experiencing abusive situations.
Protect yourself and your children
When going through a separation, divorce or child custody it is important to make sure you are protecting your and your children's financial future. Consider including a life insurance policy and investment plan as part of your separation agreement. This protection can help with your living expenses, mortgage payments, and your children's education. For help, contact an Empire Life advisor today."
What property can you take?
When a married couple separates, the spouses will need to know what they are each entitled to. Ordinarily, separating couples will agree on the personal property to which each is entitled. In the absence of agreement each spouse is entitled to take anything that he or she owned before the marriage. It is important to remember that ordinarily the Family Law Act of Ontario does not change rights of ownership in respect of either personal property or any other asset. For example, bank accounts owned by each spouse will remain their separate property. Ordinarily the proceeds of a joint bank account will be divided.
Eventually, all the assets owned by each individual spouse, and those owned jointly will be dealt with. The net values, and any equalization payment that will need to be paid from one spouse to the other, will be determined.
What about the matrimonial home?
Usually when spouses separate they will sell or otherwise dispose of their matrimonial home. Generally speaking, the equity in the home at the time of separation is treated as belonging to both spouses regardless of whose name is on the title. For example, if the house is registered in the name of the husband alone, the equity in the home will still belong to both spouses. This does not require the owning spouse to sell the home and, indeed, any post-separation increase belongs to the owning spouse who also assumes the risk of any decline in value.
There are occasions when one spouse may leave the matrimonial home while the other remains. Under certain circumstances the court can order that the contents of the home remain in the home until the matrimonial affairs have been settled. In the absence of a court order it is not unusual for a parent departing with a child to take whatever possessions are necessary to look after the child. For more information on marriage laws in Ontario, refer to the Ministry of the Attorney General.
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Getting the advice and legal help you need
If you are about to separate or have recently separated, a lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and ensure that your interests are protected. It is advisable to get the legal help that's right for you. If you are considering representing yourself in a family law matter, you may wish to get help from The Family Law Coach. Their experienced family law lawyers can provide information, legal assistance, advice and practical tips to help you prepare your case and improve your outcome. They provide specific services for fixed prices, and you only pay for the services you want. If you are considering hiring a lawyer to represent you, for legal advice and assistance regarding separation, divorce and other family law matters, contact a family law lawyer.
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This thread was made for the purpose of educating players new and old who have not played the NGE or who are completely new to the game. It will go over some of the basics on how to start off in the game, and will help you get a start on playing. This thread is subject to change, as more questions can be added to further help people who seek answers.
Project SWG Introduction
Question: What is Project SWG?
Answer: Project SWG is an independent group project that is coding an emulator for the game Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided from the ground up.
Question: What version of SWG is this project coding?
Answer: Project SWG is coding the game in it's NGE (New Game Enhancement) version, which was what it was before the games shutdown.
Question: Will there be anything different in the emulator in comparison to what it was like in Live?
Answer: Since we are coding the emulator by hand, the possibility to add and alter content isn't out of the question.
Question: Will there be missing content that cannot be added?
Answer: There will be a few things that has been decided not to add (Atmosphere Flight is just one example).
Question: There was a Trading Card Game with in-game loot that you could receive from it, will it be obtainable in Project SWG?
Answer: We have a numerous amount of ways to implement the TCG loot in-game so it can be earned.
Question: How long will it be before Project SWG goes Live?
Answer: That is a popular question that currently has no answer; with the amount of staff/code contributors we have, it may take some time. Think of it like we're coding SWG for the first time back in 2001-2003, except the staff from SOE consists of only 6 people with some outside help, and we have to code it to when it was shutdown. It's a huge undertaking, but we are committed.
Question: Since it's going to take some time, what can I do?
Answer: You can create an account to start out, interact with other community members on the forums, and log in-game to check out things in the galaxy. You should also find other things to occupy your time during the wait, and check back every so often for news and updates.
Question: Is there any way I can help with the progression of the project?
Answer: We do welcome code contributors to help with the progression of the project, contact either Tosteto or Undercova if you feel obligated to help in the cause.
Forum & In-Game Account
Question: How many accounts do I need to for both the forums and in-game sign-in?
Answer: You need only 1 to use the forums and to play in-game. Your account name and password are both used on the forums and in-game log-in.
Question: How many accounts can I have when signing up?
Answer: We permit 1 account per household IP.
Question: I created another account and now it has been banned, why is that?
Answer: If you create more than account on the same IP, our system will detect it and auto ban it.
Question: I created the account for another family member/friend/person under the same IP on my first account, can it be unbaned?
Answer: If your account or second account has been banned for making another account, contact a staff member and we will sort out the issue.
Question: Why is there a 1 account per household IP anyways?
Answer: Having multi accounts could cause several issues in-game and forum wise. We want to make the in-game experience memorable, as well as on the forums. Having the ability to make multiple aliases can defeats the purpose of making a name in the community, and encourages bad behavior to repeat itself.
Question: If we can only have 1 account with exception of an account for a friend on the same IP, how many characters can we have?
Answer: It is up for debate, but the most slots that can allow is 2 to 3 characters per account. This is subject to change on how a third slot would be permitted (Unlocking through Collections/in-game credit purchase/Quest Reward), and will be decided at a later date. As of now the test center allows more than 3.
Beginning A New Character
Question: Which species should I start out as?
Answer: It is mostly up to you, each race has a difference in customization options, and base stats.
Question: What are base stats, and what kind of basic stats are there?
Answer: The main basic stats effects things like health, action, damage, and defense and a few other things. Luck, Precision, Strength, Constitution, Stamina, and Agility are the main stats that will help your character become more powerful.
Question: What is the difference for the base stats for each race?
Answer: A Wookiee may have a high Strength value, but has poor values in Agility. Each race has different stat values that differ from each other.
Question: Does any races offer other benefits?
Answer: There has been talk of possibly adding additional Skill Mods to certain races to fit their background. Skill Mods offer an additional benefit to things in-game, such as Action Cost Reduction, and Crafting Efficiency. It allows you to do things better in combat and non combat activities. Think of it as tune-up to your characters abilities and skills.
Question: How many Skill Mods are there?
Answer: There is a lot to choose from, and way to many to name.
Starting Out With A Profession
Question: How many professions/classes are there to choose from?
Answer: The NGE version of SWG has 9 professions to choose from, each with their own unique traits, skills, and uses.
Question: Does the professions have base stats and Skill Mods as well?
Answer: Yes, each profession has different base stats and Skill Mods you gain through leveling up.
Question: Why is Jedi a profession in this game when they got wiped out?
Answer: To please the eager fans of the Star Wars community, the game included Jedi so that you could play out your Star Wars fantasies like never before.
Question: What profession is best suited for me?
Answer: Every profession was tailored to suit someones play style from DPS, Tank, and Healing. Ask around on the forums on what profession you should invest in if your not sure.
Question: Can I change my profession if I'm not happy with the chose I made?
Answer: Yes, the profession counciler NPC can allow you to change your current profession to another, there's only one catch...
Question: What is the catch? Can I only change my profession once?
Answer: No, you can change your profession as many times as you would like, but after the first change which is free, you'll have to pay credits to change to another again. For each time you change out to another, the price increases.
Question: Does the price stay the same even if I don't change my profession?
Answer: Not exactly, if you don't change your profession for around a month, the price will decrease. The price ranges depending on how many times you changed your profession, but you can eventually get a free change if you stick with your profession for awhile. As an example, here's what the price range would look like; Free-1,000-10,000-100,000, 1,000,000.
Question: What is an expertise tree and what is it used for?
Answer: Each profession has their own expertise tree which you can use to further customize your profession to you suited play style. You receive expertise points after a certain number of level ups, and can acquire a maximum of 45 points.
Question: What's the Beast Master tree used for and why does each profession have one?
Answer: The Beast Master tree is a shared tree for all professions, but can only be progressed with the limited 45 points. The tree allows you to create and raise your own creature companion to fight alongside or travel with.
Question: I've spent all my points and would like to make a change to my expertise trees, but it won't let me take back points, what do I do?
Answer: Once you spend the points, you can't immediately redo your decision. Go to the profession counciler and request a refund in expertise points. Remember that the rule on how much it costs for a refund is the same method as changing your profession.
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Question: What exactly can I do in the game?
Answer: SWG is an open world sandbox game, the possibilities are endless. From open world PVP, space flight, crafting, live events, player housing and city management, to the social aspect of SWG, there's much to be done in the galaxy.
Question: I've made my character and have landed on Tatooine, where do I go from there?
Answer: The NGE version of SWG included a quest line called the "Legacy Quest", the starting quest is called "A Speeder For Me", which should get you started on your way from level 1 to about 55. It's a means of getting yourself familiar with the profession you chose and the galaxy around you. You travel to several planets in the Legacy quest, so you get to do some sightseeing along the way.
Question: What else can I do besides going on a quest for credits and glory?
Answer: SWG is also a social experience, you will at some point and time interact with other players. Trading, Questing, and Dueling are just an example of what you can do with others.


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Welcome to Un-Tax-Able!
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I got started in the tax preparation business out of frustration. After I graduated from Baruch College I became an entrepreneur. I started several businesses with friends and relatives, but I was at the mercy of the tax system. I did not understand the whole system and felt that I was paying more than I had to. My tax preparer would not explain anything to me, he would just tell me where to sign and how much I needed to pay.
I needed to understand the whole process and not spend days waiting for my tax preparer to finish my taxes. So, In 1999 I took the H&R Block tax course. It was very intense and I learned a lot from the course. By the way, if you want to learn about taxes, the H&R tax course is a great course to get started.
After completing the H&R tax course, I was offered a position as a tax preparer in one of their Bronx locations. I gained a lot of valuable experience preparing a large number of tax returns for H&R Block. The following year I was promoted to manage one their bigger Bronx offices. There I learned the ins and outs of preparing taxes and managing a mjor tax firm. The office grew by about 20% per year the first two years I worked there. By the third year the district manager had changed so often, and I didn't like the direction the new management was headed, so I did not return to H&R block for my fourth tax year.
Thanks to my experience working for H&R Block I learned to work with lower and middle income tax payers. At the Bronx location I managed, we work primarily with Latinos and other minorities; this provided me with the experience of preparing many different types of tax returns for a variety of tax payers.
In the following year, I worked with John Cisneros, an accountant based in Manhattan. John is very knowledgeable as far as working with higher income tax payers and preparing tax returns. By working with John I learned how to prepare for audits and how to organize a client's records so they have a good chance of winning a tax audit. After a year with John I was ready to begin my tax firm, and in November of 2003, Cristian Martinez and myself co-founded and started Un-Tax-Able
I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, and because of this I feel that I have a unique understanding when it comes to the Latino community. I feel I can offer an understanding that not many tax preparers can. I'm able to understand the point of view of a variety of Latinos, from the recently migrated immigrants to the US born individuals who have been in the US all their lives. I studied many subjects in school and gained many learning experiences in my careers so I know how to relate to the issues related to those of taxes. I have also been a part of the financial market for some time which allows me to understand how stocks, commodities, insurances, and other financial products affect your tax situation. I understand small businesses from the ground up, having owned and worked for many small businesses in my life.
I graduated from Baruch College in 1989 with a BBA in Industrial Organizational Psychology. I took the H&R Block Tax Course in 1999. I Became an Enrolled Agent with the IRS in 2003. I'm a member of the National Society of Tax Preparer, National Association of Enrolled Agents, American Institute of professional Bookkeepers, Professional Bookkeeper with Universal Accounting, former member of the National Association of Tax Preparer, and member of the American Association of Notaries.
Married with three children and live in Bronx, New York.
Loved to read and travel with family and friends. Love Cruising!
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Cristian Martinez is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Untaxable, Inc. Since 2003 Martinez serves as Partner and Tax Advisor. He specializes in the preparation of individual, small business, corporation, and partnership returns.
Martinez began his career in 1999 by attending a tax preparation course offered by H&R Block Income Tax Firm. He subsequently obtained employment with that company as a tax preparer and would work for the firm for a period of 4 years. Martinez perceived a need for a tax industry that works more hand in hand with the low income families, the Latino community and small businesses. In 2003 working alongside his friend Mario Abreu, he co-founded Untaxable, Inc., a successful tax firm.
Martinez is an authorized instructor and has taught income tax courses. He holds the IRS Enrolled Agent designation. Enrolled Agents are granted unrestricted rights to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, demonstrate special competence in tax matters, adhere to ethical standards, and are required to stay current with tax law and regulations.
Martinez is an active member of the National Association of Tax Professional, National Society of Tax Professional and the Latino Association of Tax Preparers. He is also a Notary Public and a member of the National Notary Association.
Martinez lives in New Milford, NJ with his wife and kids.
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I hope you'll forgive me for being blunt.
I am Mario Abreu, I'm an Enrolled Agent (EA) and realize that you may not be used to seeing a tax professional talk like this. It's not my intention to offend (I'm actually being very careful with my words–I am a tax professional, after all).
But I think you'll agree that the times we're currently facing require a little straight talk.
Here's a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it's painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes. But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!
As a tax professional, it truly breaks my heart, knowing that just a few thousand, or even a few hundred bucks for us "regular guys" out of that vast pool of overcharging could make a world of difference–and they are just sitting there, unclaimed! And with the economy we're facing now…it's essential that the "right" professional handles your taxes and other financial matters.
You see, all tax professionals are not the same. From the "discount" chains (notice the quotes) to classic accounting firms, most fly through tax season in a disorganized mess–bleary-eyed and hopped-up on caffeine. It's no wonder that they treat you like a number and lapse into excuses and tax-talk. (I told you that I would be blunt.)
Feel free to poke around our site and discover why I've been called "The Most Trusted Tax Professional in the Bronx, NY Area."
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Poland's President Lech Kaczynski sounded upbeat on a key institutional reform treaty that European Union members hope to approve next week. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris, where Mr. Kaczynski held meetings on the subject with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
European Union members have been worried that Poland would undermine a deal to streamline EU institutions that is considered critical for the 27-member block to function efficiently. On Friday, Warsaw threatened to block the treaty over concerns about voting rights.
But during a press conference in Paris, Polish President Lech Kaczynski struck a more positive tone.
Kaczynski said most of the outstanding problems blocking the accord have been largely fixed, and just a few details remain to be resolved. He praised the treaty as an "enormous progress" for Europe. Poland previously criticized voting rights provisions, but appeared to agree to concessions offered in June.
If passed, the reform treaty would offer a number of changes in the way the European Union functions. That includes lengthening the term of the president of the European Council, representing member governments, from six months to two years.
The European Commission - the EU executive branch - would be trimmed, and the treaty stipulates the naming of a formal representative for foreign and security policy.
But the treaty is far less ambitious than the constitution EU members drafted a few years ago. That accord was blocked after French and Dutch voters rejected it in referendums, in 2005.
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I too will not be able to make this years TT, I must apologise for my lack of preparation plus a faulty rear suspension unit see my efforts thwarted,
I hope there will be someone who can fill my place on the campsite in the bar and with a camera.
Someone told me not so long ago that the TT was just a Motorcycle rally....Its not....Its THE rally at THE best location with THE longest twistiest steepest snow filled hill congregated by THE warmest,kindest funniest bunch of freaks( Motorcycle enthusiasts)you could wish to meet!
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Mnemonic Calendar
They say people should exercise their brain more the older they get. Doing crossword or Sudoku puzzles is supposed to strengthen the brain like physical exercise improves the body. All ages can benefit from mental exercises.
Mnemonics is a way to easily remember information by replacing multiple bits of info with a single, memorable image. "Memorable" is the key.
It takes less than an hour to create your personal Mnemonic Calendar. Once 'plugged' into your head, it is good for 4 years, or until Leap Year arrives, at which time it will need a little revamping. Use it occasionally, so you don't forget.
With the Mnemonic Calendar, you can name any date or day for your mnemonic calendar period.
In other words, someone can name any date, March 22, 2017, for example, and you can instantly tell them what day of the week it falls on. Or, someone can name any day, for example: the 3rd Friday of July, and you can tell them the date. This is handy when making appointments, planning trips, etc. Besides being useful in everyday life, one can also perform impressive mental tricks.
Create your Mnemonic Calendar:
1. On a pad of paper, write the 12 months in a vertical row on the left side of the page, starting with January at the top.
(Photo is of my Mnemonic Calendar Images. You should personalize your list.)
2. To the right of each month, record the date of the first Monday for that month. For example, in 2017, the first Monday in January is the 2nd. When finished, there should be a number to the right of each month.
3. To the right of the dates, record an image that will tell you the month and date. Often phonetic images work well for the month. Like June/Moon, May/Bay. Holiday months can use holiday images, for example: carved pumpkin for Oct., Turkey for Nov. Or it can be something personal: January 2nd (January image from my list) is a Birthday cake with Two candles. Reason: January is my birthday month.
Remembering the month image is easy. Remembering numbers is a little harder. To make it easier, make-up a little story. I tell myself age 2 was the first year I got to blow out birthday candles. Now, thanks to this short story, the image of a Birthday cake with two candles pops into my head every time I hear January. Which means I instantly know the date of the first Monday of January.
Mnemonic Tip: The more interesting or bizarre the image or story, the easier it is to remember. Also, images should be 'concrete' and not 'abstract.' The Liberty Bell is a concrete item, the term "liberty" is abstract, since it means different things to different people.
November on my list is Six Sick Turkeys. I could've picked just Six Turkeys, but the image of six turkeys vomiting is easier to remember, due to its bizarre nature.
4. Do the same for the remaining months. Below is my calendar as an example.
Jan. 2nd - Cake with 2 candles.
Feb. 6th - Spider Web with six hungry spiders.
March 6th - A marching band with six tuba players.
April 3rd - 3 Pearls, huge pearls on a small finger ring.
May 1st - One ship in a bay that is on fire.
June 5th - Five smiling moons in the night sky.
July 3rd - Three firecrackers on a cartoon face (one each each ear and mouth).
Aug. 6th - Six saw-bugs sailing a boat.
Sept. 4th - A king holding four scepters.
Oct. 2nd - The Jack-o-lantern Twins (two pumpkins carved as twins).
Nov. 6th - Six sick turkeys (I visualize six turkeys puking).
Dec. 4th - A square room with a Christmas tree in each corner.
Once you have made your own list and run through it a few times, you will be surprised how easily and quickly the info is remembered.
Telling the date or day:
Whenever someone names a date, you instantly know the first Monday of that month. Then it is a simple matter to add (or subtract) to the selected date.
Everyone does math differently and I am not a math expert. If the named date is close to your key date (less than 7 days), simple count to that date. For example, if Nov. 9th is chosen, I visualize Six Sick Turkeys, telling me the first Monday is the 6th. The 9th is 3 days later, or Thursday.
If it is a later day, for example: November 28th, take that month's first Monday (6th) and add sevens until you get to less than 7 days from the selected date (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th). The 28th is Tuesday, one day after Monday the 27th. When you get more familiar with the adding, you can add groups of 7 (14, 21 or 28) to reach the desired number faster.
The above sounds like more work than it really is. Creating and remembering your Mnemonic Calendar and doing the simple math gets easy with a little repetition.
1. To mess with the heads of friends and strangers, I will tell someone I don't use a calendar in my home or on my phone. Every year I glimpse the new calendar and remember it! Demonstrate that you know every date and day of the current year.
2. Photographic Memory Demonstration. Get four calendars for the four years of your Mnemonic Calendar. If you are somewhere in the middle of the four year period, you'll need a couple old calendars as well as a couple new ones.
Place the calendars on a table and have them examined. Ask someone to pick any calendar and name a month. Turn to the month and do your best "Evelyn Wood Speed Reading" impersonation. Take only a few seconds, then claim you've remembered every day/date of that month and ask someone test you.
After impressing them by remembering an entire month in a few seconds, ask them to pick another calendar, then quickly flip through all 12 months, pretending to remember 356 dates and their corresponding days. Give the calendar to your spectators and ask them to take turns picking any date or day of any month in that calendar. If desired, you can look through the remaining three calendars, then give all four to your spectators, asking them to name days or dates from any of the four years. People will be impressed!
(A magician could have a dozen calendars by using some that are not connected to your Mnemonic Calendar. Then use a force to direct a spectator's choice(s) to the desired calendar(s).
Note: Thanks to calendars on everyone's smart phones, you can perform calendar tricks anywhere or anytime.
Note #2: Each year you need to advance your calendar date (first Monday) one day forward. So the second year, the first Tuesday will be your key date, Wednesday the next year, etc., until you reach the Leap Year.)
Good luck!
Chuck Leach
The above Mnemonic Calendar was inspired by Harry Lorayne. If you are interested in memory methods, you should read some of Harry's books, including Super Power Memory. Harry is also one of the top card magicians on the planet.
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