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IBHi there,
I just received a call and email to be invited for JPM PB 2013 FT Analyst superday interview.
Was wondering if anyone had some insights on what to expect for PB superday and their interviews.
Some of those JPM private
ERSome of those JPM private banking guys make a lot of money. That's all I know.
Howard, I actually work in
AMHoward, I actually work in the Chicago office. Interviews weren't terrible. He able to articulate well why you want to work in Private Banking and specifically why JPM. Be able to speak well on the markets and have a view. I remember getting a couple of behavioral questions but really depends on whether or not a member from HR is apart of the interview. Feel free to message me and we can talk offline if you'd like.
HK is awesome, best of luck.
IBHK is awesome, best of luck.
howard, when did you have
IBhoward, when did you have your first round interview? my little bro applied on the deadline (oct 30) and hasn't heard anything back apart from an HR emailing telling him to wait for a couple of weeks.
howard, when is ur supday?
?howard, when is ur supday? also, has anyone out there heard back from the office? HK office flew to me in nyc last Tue, but i havent heard back from them... if they are also flying to china, does it mean that i should wait for longer? they told me it's gna be 2 weeks tho. Thanks!
Hey Reklis, How long did it
?Hey Reklis,
How long did it take for the recruitment team to get back to you after your telephone interview? I had my telephone interview a week ago, but still havent received a reply. And how was the superday? haha
I applied to the FT PB Analyst Program in Singapore... and im based in the UK.
Hi Howard, Sorry, I just
?Hi Howard,
Sorry, I just noticed that your response to another comment answered my question. Guess JPM should be contacting me soon then...
Howard, i sent you a pm,
?Howard, i sent you a pm, please check
HK as in Hong Kong? Just
?HK as in Hong Kong? Just wondering because I was told by a contact in NYC that they don't start vetting resumes for Fall 2013 until the spring.
They have already done most
AMThey have already done most of the recruiting in the U.S.
Reklis: clark49: They have
?They have already done most of the recruiting in the U.S.
Yup. Just got a email from Suzanna that they're in Beijing right now. Their next stops are HK then SG, then back to HK.
That's odd, I wonder how they plan to arrange superdays for applicants here in the UK. Perhaps interviews will be conducted through partners? hmm
Howard, I saw ur pm, thanks a
?Howard, I saw ur pm, thanks a lot. yeah, I just hope we are all the same batch and decision will be made after all of their trips are done. when do you expect to hear from them? this week? because based on what Suzanna told me, it's gna be 2 weeks, so should be about early next week... Are you applying to the HK office? or Singapore?
i see, did you contact
?i see, did you contact Suzanna directly? I sent her an email on Mon to the general asia pb email address but havent received a reply yet...
Hi Recklis, I dropped you a
?Hi Recklis, I dropped you a pm! Please check!
Anyone know if recruiting is
?Hi everyone, I seem to be 1
?Hi everyone,
I seem to be 1 month behind the recruiting process, but possibly because I am applying to HK.
I've applied to PB in HK, and have been called for the superday. It will be on Dec 8th. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could give me some insights into the superday, such as what kind of technical questions did they ask, and how was the case study, e.g., was it very technical, a brief description of the case. Finally, In my itinerary, JPM stated that there was a "written" task, would anyone know what the nature of the written task will be like ?
again, thank you all for any insight and tips.
Hi, Jessica, I am having a
?Hi, Jessica, I am having a SuperDay next week as well, would you kindly share some insight with me please? Specifically, what type of case study, group exercise and written tests am I expecting? Thanks!
Hi FE11JN, which location is
PEHi FE11JN, which location is that superday for?
Hi everyone, I have a super
PEHi everyone, I have a super day coming up this Saturday. Could anyone who has been through it give me some advice? Thank you so much! :)
Hi Drifto7, Is your superday
?Hi Drifto7,
Is your superday for Hong Kong? A friend told me that some of the questions are very technical, but wasn't too bad overall. Good luck!
Hi Jessica, I am scheduled
?Hi guys, I will be having the
?Hi Honger, my super day is
PEHi Honger, my super day is for Singapore. I am quite puzzled by the written assignment though.
Hi Everyone, I attended the
?Hi Everyone,
I attended the Selection and Networking event in Singapore on the 29th of Nov, no news since then. Has any of you heard about any rejections at this stage?
Hey, My name is ham and i
COHey, My name is ham and i also have superday this week. Can i know what the written test is all about.
hamjuly: Hey, My name is ham
?I got mine for the one at the
?I got mine for the one at the Geneva office in January. anyone heard anything about that one?
Hong Kong. DO you know what
COHong Kong. DO you know what is the written test about?
Hey do you know what the
COHey do you know what the written test includes, there is no description so it is very vague
Hi, Has any of you heard
Has any of you heard about candidates who received a rejection email after the networking event in Singapore on the 29th of November?
Thanks a lot for your help!
anyone knows about the US
?anyone knows about the US applicants?


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The council is doing up the road so about 2k up they have a set of lights - red just for us. Stopping, Owen let down the window and see and smell smoke pouring out from under the rear tyres. Don't tell me our holidays have come to an end so quickly. Not sure what caused it - couldn't see where it was coming from, but expect it was the exhaust getting really, really hot going up the mountain and the mounts letting off some steam.
We get to Crookwell and with no caravan park we decide to head to Boorowa. First night though is at Wyangala state rec park on the lake. Not that far from Cowra. Great camping ground from what we can see on a pitch black night! Moon came up about 8:00 enough to be able to see - shinning across the lake. Magic night, but cold ~ 11oC.
About time you guys nicked off....
Smoke pouring out from the Prado....how many times did I tell you to buy a Nissan? :)
Re: About time you guys nicked off....
Thank goodness I've got a Toyota and not a Nissan cause we'd still be stuck in Jamberoo. Did a bush fix today and have totally stopped the problem which was due to the mounts in the new exhaust system. My Prado is now special it has two heat shields in the place where there normally is one, its just that they are half the size and have a huge burn separating them in the centre.
No Point of Return
Hi Guys, You sure have covered some ground in short period. Low temps don't appeal to Kate! Hope the exhaust incident will be your only drama-touch wood. Stay healthy and keep us posted. Regards The Duckers. PS Let me know if you need any poles??????
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Do you ever wonder what inspires Master Craftsman Bob Vokey while behind the wheel working on the perfect grind for his next wedge? After sticking a shot close with your trusty Vokey wedge, do you ponder how all of the elements of club design worked in perfect harmony with your swing? Do you want to know how "The Voke" comes up with his masterpieces? Well, we've got some great news for you… The one and only Bob Vokey will be answering questions during a live webcast on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PST), with our friends over at GolfWRX. (Click here to go to GolfWRX for more details.) And before "The Voke" goes live, we are giving members of Vokey Nation and Team Titleist the chance to have their questions answered first. Next week, we'll be stopping by WedgeWorks, our high performance custom shop in Carlsbad, Calif., for a little fireside chat (minus the fire) with Bob, made up entirely of your questions and his answers. He won't be able to answer them all, so make sure your question is a good one – Bob is going to handpick the ones he answers. And by the way, if your question is picked, you'll also receive a special gift from Bob and the Vokey Wedges Team. (Hint: You can wear it on your head.) Simply post your question in the comments section below we'll take care of the rest.*
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Mr. Vokey, your wedges are the most trusted in the game of golf. Where did you get your inspriration to better wedges that are used by thousands of recreational golfers and countless pros each year?
P.S. Do you think I should buy a 56 and 60 degree wedge, or just a 58 degree.
Nation wrote on November 14, 2010 at 11:28PM
Mr. Vokey,
I play a number of courses where the sand is hard in some traps and soft in others.
Ive been taught to play most of my sand shots off the skid of the club. Im considered
to be a fairly good bunker player. Ive tried various bounce angles and feel comfortable
with 12 degrees. I was woundering if there is a rule of thumb you go by to cover the different sand conditions? Thank You.
Anthony C wrote on November 15, 2010 at 12:52AM
The Vokey wedge is the best wedge I've ever hit.
Charlie C wrote on November 15, 2010 at 5:21AM
I have used your wedges for years and will not use another brand as they work great for me. Question, how did you get started making wedges and what research do you do when refining a wedge?
Nation wrote on November 15, 2010 at 1:30PM
Do you believe the biggest handicap of amateurs is the lack of knowledge of wedges? I was never exposed to the "functions" of wedges except I needed them up close to the green and in the sand. Your wedges are a art form with each one so well designed for it's particular function. So, what or how to you believe this lack of knowledge be addressed? Do you let the teaching pros handle it or thru education of another manner? Thanks-Michael
Nation wrote on November 15, 2010 at 5:00PM
Hi Bob, I recently purchased a set of AP1 irons, plus your 50/8 and 54/14 wedges. Enjoying the set and definitely helping me to improve. Would like to add a 60 degree wedge. What bounce would you recommend? Low 20 handicapper and working hard on my game. Playing in northern, CA. Thank you.
Nation wrote on November 15, 2010 at 7:12PM
Hi Mr. Vokey,
Here's my question.
Can the degree of bounce on a wedge reduce or increase the overall distance that a player can hit a wedge?? If yes, how does this work??
I look forward to hearing from you!
Nation wrote on November 15, 2010 at 7:29PM
Hey I know you play golf so what are your wedge specifications?
Nation wrote on November 15, 2010 at 10:30PM
As a high handicapper looking to improve my game, I am familiar with bounce and degrees in my wedges. But if I am interested in a good wedge what attribute or spec should I consider that most of us "future most improved" (or even expert) golfers overlook or don't consider with as much weight as we should? What is the biggest mistake we make when picking a wedge?
Nation wrote on November 16, 2010 at 3:01AM
Hey Bob,
I met you today at TPI and i have one question that i didnt get a chance to ask you. I totally with what you had to say about bounce, bounce and more bounce. So my question is, if i want to put a 56 back into my bag that i can also open up to act like a lob wedge without compromising too much bounce and that i wont blade when doing it on a tight lie, what would you recommend? Any info would be greatly appreciated. By the way, thank you again for coming out today and honoring us with your presence.
Bryan W wrote on November 16, 2010 at 5:38AM
I am not a "technical" person when it comes to chosing a wedge. I go by feel. Granted a Vokey wedge "feels" better than most, but after reading various articles, I guess I should be considering bounce. What is bounce and should bounce be a concern throughout my wedges. I currently use 3 wedges a pw, 52, and 56.
Nation wrote on November 16, 2010 at 7:25PM
Do you find that the tour players do not use higher lofted wedges (58, 59 60+) from fairway type lies. I heard one Titleist Player indicate this and related it to the way these clubs contact the turf vs. their primary use from sand.
Nation wrote on November 17, 2010 at 8:28PM
Dear Mr. Vokey,
Just a short note to say Thank you your time during the Straight Down Fall Classic this month in Central California. It is always a pleasure to speak with you about your wedges. Blake Nicolai who was my playing partner had a great time visiting with you and is one of your biggest fans. Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving! Alex
Nation wrote on November 22, 2010 at 6:29PM
Dear Sir. I play two main courses. One the soil is wet or like it's name Pudding Ridge (pudding). The other is totally different and is as hard as asphalt. In playing the 58 degree Vokey at the same distance on each course, what adjustments in placing the wedge in the stance should do. I hope I am clear. thank you.
Nation wrote on December 1, 2010 at 7:36PM
Mr. Vokey, my name is landon and I am 13 years old and as a young golfer I am curious about how you do your work and designs on your vokey wedges.
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About the Swords: The Swords usually indicate a struggle or conflict, a possible decision about separating from your past attachments. There is a desire to find truth that will shed light on your situation so you can act on it. The Swords represent your thoughts, which will cut into and sort through your situation. The more


text: Personally, I think our family practice is great! I love that my husband, both of my children and I are seen by the same person. I also like that our doctor really sees us as a whole unit. It makes me feel as though she is a member of our clan, rather than an outsider that one of us pops in to see if we are sick. And, it is so much more convenient! There have been many times that I've carted the whole family in at once because they were all down with the same bug. I'm sure she likes getting paid to see three or four patients in one sitting, and I really like being able to get them all taken care of as quickly as possible.


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Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS) Marquis Station, from Dothan, Ala., is serving aboard the amphibious assault ship America. Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS) Marquis Station, from Dothan, Ala., is serving aboard the amphibious assault ship America in Pascagoula, Miss. America, the first ship of its class, recently completed construction and was turned over to the Navy and her crew. America Sailors marched to the ship from the entrance to Huntington-Ingalls shipyard and took possession of the ship on April 10. After the ship is certified and sea trials are complete, the ship will be placed into commission as USS America and will be homeported in San Diego.
Station and the rest of the 1,000-person crew are slowly bringing the ship to life, overseeing construction, testing new equipment, training on new systems and testing the ship at sea. The crew will eventually grow to more than 1,100 Sailors and nearly 1,900 embarked Marines when the ship is at sea. America is 844 feet long, 106 feet wide and weighs nearly 45,000 tons. The ship has twin gas-turbine engines that push the ship through the water at more than 22 knots.
As one of the Sailors who will commission the ship, Station is getting a firsthand look at the improvements the Navy has incorporated into the design of the ship: a more fuel-efficient gas turbine propulsion plant, increased capacity for aviation operations, advanced weapons systems, and sophisticated electronics and communications suites.
America Sailors know they are building a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes. Station said it is an exciting time to be in the Navy and helping to build a crew and a ship from scratch is something he never expected to be doing just a couple years ago.
The 20-year-old Sailor said he realizes the historical value of what it means to not only be selected to be part of a commissioning crew but to help commission a ship named after his country.
"It's really exciting to be part of a ship that's named after our country," said Station. "The important thing about being a part of the original crew as a plankowner is that we are building the ship from the ground up, and when you step back and look at it, it's a pretty amazing thing to commission a ship. Being a part of the original crew is a lot of hard work, but it's really satisfying to know that we have been able to come together individually and as a team to make this happen."
Station said he is happy to be a part of the America commissioning crew and is thankful for the chance to do something he loves. Station works in Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department's IM-4 division that consists of more than 25 aviation support equipment technicians.
"I like working hard and getting my hands dirty," he said. "This job is challenging and a lot of fun. I enjoy working in aviation, and I like working on cars. This job is a bit of both. We repair tow tractors, tow bars, spotting dolly and all the rest of the support equipment we need to conduct aviation maintenance."
Although Station is an AS, he is temporarily assigned to America's Supply Department and was recently selected as the ship's food service attendant (FSA) of the month for his hard work and dedication to excellence.
It's really humbling to be selected as FSA of the month," he said. "There is a standard of excellence for our mess decks, and to be selected amongst my peers means a lot. There are more than 40 FSAs working down there as a team, and many of them could have been selected."
In addition to being excited about an opportunity to help commission the America, Station is also excited for his future in the Navy.
"I'm hoping to make the Navy a career," he said. "I would really like to become an officer in the years to come. I believe that I would make a good candidate. Obviously, I have a lot to learn, but I would like to earn the opportunity to lead Sailors at the officer level."
Station's supervisor said he believes Station is an outstanding Sailor who will do many great things going forward.
"Since the day Airman Station came to work for me, he has done an outstanding job," said Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Sean Broadhurst, food service attendant supervisor. "He always has his nose to the grindstone and is just really, a humble, hard-working guy. He always has a positive attitude, and you really can't ask for a better Sailor."
As the commanding officer of future USS America, Capt. Robert A. Hall, Jr., wants to recognize Sailors who are setting the resilient foundation for the nation's newest amphibious warship.
"As the fourth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name 'America', we have the opportunity to build this command with the ideals of our namesake," said Hall. "America's Sailors and Marines demonstrate the Navy's core values everyday through their training and initiative, and I am proud to have a crew of this caliber."
The America class of amphibious assault ships replaces the aging Tarawa class. Its design enables it to carry a larger and more diverse complement of aircraft, including the tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey, the new Joint Strike Fighter, and a mix of cargo and assault helicopters. America will be able to support a wide spectrum of military operations and missions, including putting Marines ashore for combat operations, launching air strikes, keeping sea lanes free and open for the movement of global commerce, and delivering humanitarian aid following a disaster like the typhoon that devastated the Philippines in 2013.
PCU America (LHA-6), the fourth American warship to be named for the United States of America, and will be the first of the America-class amphibious assault ships for the U.S. Navy. She replaces USS Peleliu (LHA-5) of the Tarawa class to act as the flagship of an expeditionary strike group or amphibious ready group, carrying part of a Marine expeditionary unit into battle and putting them ashore with helicopters and V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, supported by F-35B Lightning II aircraft and helicopter gunships.


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yes indeed he is!!!! Chris Brown is one of the best to do it at a early age. His first album "Chris Brown" dropped back in '05 where he had 5 singles reach the BillBoard Hot 100 and his album was certified platinum. ALL facts! His second album "Exclusive" was released back in '07 had 4 singles that reached the BillBoard Hot 100 again, not only that but he also came out with a deluxe edition to his second album "Exclusive" and had 2 more singles reach the BillBoard Hot 100. His second album was certified DOUBLE PLATINUM, thats insane i know!!! Such great talent but lets move forward. His third album "Graffiti" came out in '09 , the same time his incident with Rihanna the famous Barbadian artist happened. 2 singles from his third album "Graffiti" hit the BillBoard Hot 100. On his fourth album "F.A.M.E" dropped back in '11 is his first album to reach number ' 1 ' on the BillBoard Hot 200!! The album was certified GOLD.
'06 Chris received 23 nominations and won 9 of them
'08 Chris received 41 nominations and won 16 of them
'10 Chris won AOL Fandemonium award at the BET Awards.
Overall Chris has 52 Awards from 147 nominations. Incredibly Talented Soul
All to know about Chris Browns career. Hope this information helped you out learn a bit more of Chris if you don't know much. Thank You for your time reading.
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you know chris brown is a f***ing plagiarizer. Ain't got nothin. Tryin to mimic the king of pop. needs to go some ware with all that foolishness, just a skinny b****. Where the hell are them packs he supposedly claims he has.He's more of a f***in women them me.Dying his hair blond like a f***in lady. so stop talking about he the best.
Chris is an awesome performer who shows so much energy and enthusiasm no matter the performance! I just love watching him dance. What a talent!
Don't forget he got his first Grammy for F.A.M.E.!!!!!


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Tex's Amway Global Blog received a comment that went straight to the "Moderate" file. It can not be published and must be rejected for a variety of reasons. The comment was submitted on the blog entry, Is Lennon Ledbetter 2-Timing Amway.
The comment is from an Anonymous woman who relates a story regarding a date with Amway-affiliated Independent Business Owner, Lennon Ledbetter. The comment states that a date was set up between the comment author and Lennon Ledbetter through a somewhat-known millionaire matchmaker.
Ledbetter is accused of a variety of alleged acts that end with an alleged auto accident and Ledbetter only speaking through his attorney and the commenter wishing for harm against Lennon Ledbetter.
Regretfully, Tex's Amway Global Blog must reject this comment and its revealing details because no links to any sources confirming the story are given as well as the author being Anonymous and taking no responsibility for publishing what could be slanderous or libelous statements of the alleged incident.
Tex's Amway Global Blog requests that said Anonymous Commenter handle this incident through proper legal channels.
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Hubble's Emoji
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10 Years Later
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This image isn't a close-up from the garden, but an active area of strong magnetic fields on the sun's chromosphere.
NASA flight engineer Terry Virts paid respects to Leonard Nimoy from the International Space Station.
Leonard Nimoy has died at the age of 83 at his Los Angeles home, but his work will continue to inspire.
Astronomers have detected a black hole embedded in the spiral arm of a galaxy 100 million light-years from Earth — but this isn't any old black hole, it belongs to an extremely elusive class that may be the 'missing link' in black hole evolution.
Russia says it will support U.S. plans to keep the International Space Station operating through 2024, but then wants to split off three still-to-be launched modules to form a new orbital outpost.
An American astronaut found water inside his spacesuit helmet at the end of an otherwise flawless spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday.
As NASA's Dawn mission slowly spirals in on its dwarf planet target, Ceres' alien landscape is becoming sharper by the day.
Astronomers have discovered an out-of-place supermassive black hole -- 12 billion times more massive than the sun -- that inexplicably formed when the universe was less than 900 million years old.
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Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2013 | Runway
Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2013
Yohji Yamamoto has confessed that he doesn't really care whether or not anyone understands his work, and that nonchalance was apparent during his multilayered outing for Spring 2013. There were, by turns, references to military dressing, Amelia Earhart, Christian Dior's Bar jacket, and the kinds of light sarongs normally reserved for casual days at the beach — paired, of course, with asymmetrical blazers in a dark gray metallic fabric.
That asymmetry, which has always been at the top of Yamamoto's list of talking points, was present throughout this collection, injecting the rather reserved color palette of gray, khaki, black, and cream with interest.
Of course being an individual and making clothes that will sell aren't mutually exclusive. Yamamoto offered a few solid answers to the trends of the moment by way of a variety of sheer pieces and a few tops that showed off the models' midriffs.
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Be vulnerable
I admire people who are real, and tell you stuff that reveals their most personal feelings. They don't just tell you, they tell everyone. Blogger James Altucher has this quote on his Twitter profile "For some reason, I've turned myself inside out and all my guts have spilled onto my blog." His last blog post is called "Claudia is worried I'll get killed for posting this", where he talks about how he stopped a 10 million dollar robbery. Another blogger Penelope Trunk stirred up a media frenzy when she tweeted about having a miscarriage in at work "I'm in a board meeting. Having a miscarriage. Thank goodness, because there's a fucked-up 3-week hoop-jump to have an abortion in Wisconsin." She also regularly writes about her problems with the "Farmer".
Who are these people? They tell their innermost personal lives not just to their friends, or even their colleagues, but to the whole world. How do they do it? Often I can be more honest about what I'm really thinking in my blog, because it's easier then saying it to anyone in person. It feels like it's removed from me and no one who cares will read it anyway.
In my blog I talk about heavy topics and what I feel, whereas in real life I try to make light of everything with sarcasm and hide my thoughts or emotions. But in my blog I also hide when I write about books and about what other people said, because it saves me from having to write what I'm thinking and so make myself vulnerable.
Having a conversation with my friend the other day, I realised that when talking to her I modify what I say depending on how I think she will judge me for doing certain things. Instead I tried being (almost) completely honest, even though I knew she would judge me. The best thing was she didn't judge me, it had only been me that was judging myself.
If I don't put myself out there as I am, and make myself vulnerable and share my real thoughts and emotions, then I can't expect to really connect with anyone. Unless I expose myself, the other person won't expose themselves and I'll always have relationships that are superficial.
The same goes with blogging. The bloggers that expose themselves the most, are the most popular. People are interested in real stories, real hardships, they want to read that you hit rock bottom, that you experienced fear, loneliness, sadness, but also happiness and love. Showing the real you connects you to others, because they can relate.
There's no such thing as over-sharing. The worst thing, the most embarrassing thing or the most weird or amazing thing that's happened to you, has happened to others ten times worse, or better. Sharing a personal story with someone might help them comprehend the things happening in their own lives, and might prompt them to share their insights with you. In any case it will create realness and connection.
Be interested
"I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions."
Lou Holtz
Asking questions creates better conversations, mainly because people love talking about themselves and secondly, because you can actually learn from being curious.
I often leave a conversation feeling, like I should have asked this or that question, but I didn't because I got too busy talking about myself instead. Now I'd like to know the answer, but the moment and sometimes even the person is gone.
Listening and engaging with someone in conversation requires focus, instead of already thinking what YOU want to say after they finish talking, making a genuine effort to be interested in what they are saying, asking questions about what they said and responding to them.
Be there
Often I already have a predetermined idea of what I want to get out of a conversation or what I'm going to say. This makes things worse, because I go in saying my prepared spiel, which might be out of context now, and it stops me from really listening and responding. This means I miss out on finding out or imparting something useful.
Dale Carnegie, in his book, How to win friends and influence people said that anyone who is a good listener is a good conversationalist. He gives an example of a man who said almost nothing about himself the whole evening at a dinner party, but let his companions talk and only listened and asked questions. At the end of the evening, his companions commented on what a wonderful conversationalist he was.
Like most people, I love talking about myself, so for me to actually shut up and listen is a big effort. When I do it though, I really feel like it made a difference. It feels rewarding, I learn something, I connect with someone and have a real conversation.
PS. It's ironic that only after writing this post, I recognised that I struggle to have real conversations with people. I always thought I was really good at it, until it dawned on me that actually I've been unconsciously putting up a barrier around me to protect myself. This prevents me from being real and connecting with others, because I don't show them what I'm really thinking or feeling. I am constantly trying to guard my self-image, by not admitting weaknesses or showing emotions, by not sharing my real thoughts. This post obviously came from my desire to tackle this issue in myself, so I should be the first one to follow my own advice.
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This could be in another forum but I think here we see evidence of a successful outcome - emphasis on the legal aspect.
Florida Castle Doctrine Law Has An Effect
Last year, Florida`s new "deadly force" law was simply an interesting newspaper story to Doug Freeman. This year, it may have saved him from prison.
Deadly-force law has an effect, but Florida hasn't become the Wild West
State attorneys say it makes filing charges more difficult for prosecutors.
By J. TAYLOR RUSHING, Capital Bureau Chief
The 'deadly force' law at a glance
What it is: The "deadly force" law allows Floridians to use force against a perceived deadly threat and removes a traditional clause that requires them to retreat first before doing so.
What it says: "A person has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force if the person is in a place where he or she has a right to be and the force is necessary to prevent death, great bodily harm, or the commission of a forcible felony."
How it passed: As Senate Bill 436, it passed the Florida Senate 39-0 on March 23, 2005, and the House 94-20 on April 5, 2005. It was signed by Gov. Jeb Bush on April 26, 2005.
When it started: The law took effect on Oct. 1.
Affected cases
The 2005 deadly force law has affected the following handful of cases in Duval County, in which prosecutors either filed no charges or reduced charges:
A late 2005 incident in which a Jacksonville man was shot by a motorist after an argument in which the victim allegedly attacked the driver.
A January incident in which a Jacksonville man was shot to death by an acquaintance during a domestic dispute.
A March incident in which a Jacksonville man was shot to death after going to an acquaintance's home and demanding money, at gunpoint, allegedly owed to him.
A March incident in which a Jacksonville woman was stabbed to death by another woman after a road rage episode.
A May incident in which a Jacksonville man was shot at a local electronics store after confronting the store owner.
Source: Office of State Attorney Harry Shorstein
TALLAHASSEE -- Last year, Florida's new "deadly force" law was simply an interesting newspaper story to Doug Freeman.
This year, it may have saved him from prison.
Freeman, owner of Marvin's Electronics in Jacksonville's Murray Hill neighborhood, has claimed self-defense in shooting 26-year-old Vincent Hudson five times in his store on the night of May 31. Their stories differ on the nature of the confrontation -- it was either an attempted robbery or a request for money -- but Hudson survived and Freeman won't face charges.
The murky details contain one clear point: Florida's legal landscape has changed since Oct. 1, when a law took effect that broadens the legal principle of self-defense.
"I knew about the law, but it's not something you think about on a moment's notice," Freeman said. "It's a good law. It should have been enacted years ago. There has to be a mechanism in place to safeguard average citizens against something like this."
Predictions flew across Florida last summer that the deadly force law would turn the state into a Wild West environment where shootings flared during everyday confrontations. With the law on the books for nine months, prosecutors and defense attorneys say the changes have actually been more subtle.
What's happened, most say, is that more homicides are not being prosecuted or that they result in reduced charges.
"We expected the larger impact to be in trials, with people jumping into court because of shootings and lots of shouting from the rooftops. That's not happening," said Jacksonville lawyer Russell Smith, president-elect of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. "The real impact has been that it's making filing decisions difficult for prosecutors. It's causing cases to not be filed at all or to be filed with reduced charges."
In Duval County, where this year's homicide epidemic has heightened attention on the 2005 law, State Attorney Harry Shorstein largely agrees. There have been 86 homicides so far this year in the county, compared with 91 for all of last year. Duval has had the highest per-capita murder rate of any Florida county for six straight years.
The law apparently can't be blamed for the homicide binge, Shorstein said, because it has influenced only a handful of homicide or attempted homicide cases. One of those was the Marvin's Electronics shooting. Although Shorstein has publicly sided with Hudson, he said the new law played a role in deciding not to press a case against Freeman.
Shorstein, whose office covers Duval, Clay and Nassau counties, agreed that the law has hindered prosecutors. Although his office has only cited it a few times among this year's homicides, he believes it has had a wider influence that is prevalent, but difficult to document.
"It's caused a general expansion of self-defense, which makes all issues of self-defense more favorable to the defendant or suspect than before," he said. "It's also created a greater propensity to use deadly force than existed before. There's a lesser sensitivity to gun violence and death, and that's not good. The last thing we need in Jacksonville is a greater use of deadly force."
State Attorney John Tanner, whose office covers Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties, said he can't blame the deadly-force law for any increase in homicides in his jurisdiction.
"And I would notice it because I personally review all homicides in the 7th Circuit -- even vehicular," Tanner said.
The law, written by the National Rifle Association, passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jeb Bush, eases the rules by which Floridians can use deadly force in self-defense. Residents can now use such force to protect themselves anywhere they have "a right to be" without first trying to retreat. In allowing this, the law broadened the "castle doctrine," named for the English common-law tradition that a man has a right to defend his castle, by applying it to public settings.
Bruce Colton, president of the Florida State Attorneys Association, said prosecutors across Florida seem to be having the same experiences as Shorstein and Tanner.
"I haven't heard any horror stories statewide," Colton said. "I never thought people would start shooting each other all over state. But I do see anomalies from time to time, and that's what state attorneys are concerned about."
The most lasting legacy of the law is likely to be one of perception, say Colton, Tanner, Shorstein and Smith, as the right to self-defense already existed as a proven legal concept.
"Now there's just a new jury instruction," Smith said. "This doesn't create a new defense as much as it just validates something we've been arguing for years."


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This week Tokyo correspondent Jean Snow eschews the customary survey of recent events in Tokyo and instead sent in this interview with one of Japan's design giants, Naoto Fukasawa.
When you went freelance four years ago, one of your desires was to see more of your designs actually get produced. Now that you can expect most of what you design to make it to retail, has this affected your design process, or how you consider what to tackle next?
I understand that my role as a designer is about bettering our living. Some people think that designers try to bring in concepts for bettering and predicting the future. I wouldn't say that this is any less important, but after working on many design concepts or advanced planning, I've become more attached to the current life, and have started considering the betterment of our lives in a reality where we all belong, rather than predicting what could happen. My works today are about this reality, and so are more feasible.
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For the future, I don't really have a particular set of goals, but I would like to work earnestly with each project I have, and to deliver the best results. Working with projects gives me further motivation and provides momentum for my process.
By having such a pure/simple design aesthetic throughout your work, is there more thought that goes into the removal of unnecessary elements? Is there a limit to how far you are willing to go (eliminating practical functions to keep things simple)?
First of all, I would like to say that being pure and simple is not the goal, but rather an inevitable consequence brought on through my process. Each consequence represents the commonly shared vision between the receiver (end user), clients, and myself. So it is not just about me making decisions. I believe that my role is to visualize these shared common images in our mind on their behalf. Once I visualise the images in my mind, I remove all unnecessary elements away from the products to reach these images. As a result, these works at the end are made up of only the elements that are necessary to form these ideas and nothing else. This is what simplicity means. It is not just about making things minimal but it is rather about executing the most appropriate form.
Does your approach differ greatly whether you are designing electronics or interior products?
They are certainly different types of projects, but the way I work on them is no different.
You have talked about the importance of thought in the design process, playing a larger role than just considering form. Does this thought come into play after you have set your sights on a certain product category, or does it affect what sort of product you will tackle from the very start?
It happens in both instances -- I don't think the when is particularly important. The most important thing for me is to find appropriate solutions for each project.


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Along with our new platform, WebJunction has a new course catalog with around 600 new courses to choose from. In order to help you pull a few needles out of that haystack, we feature one course that we've heard is especially useful or might meet an important need for library staff. Our featured course this week was managing difficult patrons with confidence. (And anyone who has worked in a public library probably knows what we mean by "difficult". It's not necessarily that the patrons themselves are difficult. It's that managing some behaviors can be.)
Full course details are listed below. As always, let us know if you've taken the course by leaving a comment or tag. If there are other courses you'd like to see at WebJunction, let us know that as well!
Happy learning…
Dealing with difficult patrons is a never-ending topic among library staff, especially those working in public libraries. Every staff member dreads having to deal with a problem patron, but these occurrences in libraries are unavoidable. In reality, the number of problem patron situations is not great, but because they are challenging and often emotionally charged, they loom large in our overall experiences. While never fun, there is a way to prepare staff to handle problem patrons effectively and with confidence. This course is intended to provide each participant with a basic tool-kit that can be applied to manage a variety of difficult patron situations.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Apply a variety of communication techniques to positively manage various problem patron situations
- Apply a number of coping techniques to be able to maintain composure in stressful problem patron situations
- Determine when the problem patron cannot be satisfied and to whom and how to communicate this
- Decide when to call for security or the police
- Assist with reviewing, revising and/or creating library policies that address a variety of problem patron situations e.g. patron-conduct policy, unattended children policy, etc.
The course addresses these issues and more in a web-based course designed to take about 1 1/2 hours to complete. The course is approved for certification under the Western Council of State Libraries. The instructor will not meet with the class in person. This course is worth 3 contact hours and 1.5 CEU credits for the Core Competency areas of Policies and Procedures.


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Type of Ceremonies
Weddings by Riu celebrates three different types of ceremonies: Civil, Symbolic & Renewal of Vows.
- Civil Ceremonies: Are performed by a Judge and are legally recognized. Paperwork as well as blood tests are required (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and all STD's are tested). The newlyweds will receive a legal marriage certificate in Spanish Language.
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Civil weddings are legally recognized in the country where the wedding will be performed. As each country has specific requirements, we would recommend you to contact your respective Embassy or Consulate in order to get the complete information regarding the procedure that you have to follow in order to legalize your Marriage Certificate in your country. *Riu Hotels and Resorts is not responsible of this legal procedure.
- Symbolic & Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
: Are Blessing Ceremonies performed by a Non-denominational Minister and are not legally recognized. No paper work, blood tests and witnesses are required. After the ceremony, wedding couple will receive a "symbolic" marriage certificate. - Importante: Riu Hotels & Resorts prides itself on the reliability of our properties which always welcomes cultural diversity, please note that our Riu properties in Mexico performs symbolic same-sex weddings.
In order to apply for a renewal of vows ceremony is a must to send a photocopy from the legal marriage certificate of your home country.
- Locations: All of our resorts offer different locations to hold the wedding ceremony. You may choose from:
- • Gazebo: Capacidade máxima 50 pessoas
- • Beach: Capacidade máxima 60 pessoas An additional $250.00 USD fee applies for a reception or cocktail event on Riu Cancun Beach area.
*Price varies year by year and is subject to change without prior notice.
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CSS Webkit Appearance. I did my fair share of testing this site on an iPad during development.
In most cases, the version of Mobile Safari found on the iPad renders pages like any other standards-based browser. Only when I got to native UI elements like search boxes & text fields did I notice an inconsistency. A pre-set styling was being applied in the way of an inner shadow to text input fields and a gradient overlay to search / submit buttons, which also got rounded corners. After picking through Safari's CSS Reference I found -webkit-appearance, which changes the appearance of buttons & controls to resemble a native apple UI.
Css xml attributes - RE: CSS and XML attributes. How do you use XML attributes in CSS declarations. Demystifying CSS At-Rules. CSS at-rules (or @rules) are so-named because they utilize an @ character.
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- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 2 package(s) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 4 clove(s) garlic, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) red-pepper flakes
- Flour, for rolling dough
- 2 package(s) balls fresh or frozen pizza dough, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Prepared tomato sauce (optional)
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 Roasted Chicken, chopped, left over breast is great
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chicken, broccoli, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Form calzones: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, stretch each piece out, first to a 3-by-4-inch oval, then stretch again, this time to a 6-by-8-inch oval. (Let dough rest a few minutes if too elastic to work with.)
- Stir cheeses into cooled broccoli mixture; season generously with salt and pepper. Assemble calzones: Spread a rounded 1/2 cup broccoli mixture over half of each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border; fold over to form a half-moon. Press edges to seal. With a paring knife, cut 2 slits in the top of each calzone.
- Using a wide metal spatula with a thin blade, transfer calzones to 2 baking sheets lined with parchment or waxed paper; reshape if needed.
- Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Serve with tomato sauce, if desired.
- To freeze: Prepare recipe through step 3. Tightly wrap each calzone in plastic; freeze until firm. Transfer calzones to resealable plastic bags; label and date. Freeze up to 2 months. To serve, unwrap calzones, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets; bake without thawing until golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
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The 8 Unwritten Rules Of The Bachelor Party
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Springtime in these United States means one thing: WEDDING SEASON! And, despite Wedding Crashers reminding us that guys can have fun at weddings too (hello hotel room sex), most of us dudes only get amped for the season because of the accompanying bachelor party.
The bachelor party is a time-honored male tradition right up there with knowing you can beat your dad in a fight, "exploring one's own body" for the first time and taking your first girlfriend for granted. That is, it's a seminal moment in a fella's life, in which everything that follows will be completely and irrevocably different. Perhaps because of the perceived dread at "having one vagina for the rest of your life," women sometimes imagine the absolute worst of a stag party. And it's not, typically, justified. Do Bachelor Parties Make Men Do Bad Things?
Despite the "anything goes when it comes to bros" nature of a film such as The Hangover, there are some general, unspoken rules to an American bachelor party.
1. An invite to a bachelor party in no way, shape or form implies an invitation to the wedding. Sometimes, an invitation to the wedding is not actually appreciated.
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4. The bachelor shall be embarrassed but looked after. If everyone has a humiliating story, fine. If a spanking from an exotic dancer is what the bloodthirsty Romans want, then they will be entertained. However, the bachelor will be protected from injurious, legal and moral hazards. Generally, some of the big man's sundries will be covered by the crew.
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Lee Schrager Lying About Origin of South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Claims Ex-Boss
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But not everyone will be celebrating Schrager's milestone. In fact, some veterans of the South Beach hospitality industry think Schrager's "recipe for success" is more full of shit than a deep-fried Twinkie.
Schrager is the undisputed king of Miami cuisine. Every year his festival explodes all over South Beach like some gigantic fondue gone horribly deliciously awry.
Just how, exactly, Schrager ascended his culinary throne is in dispute, however. In a new cookbook for the festival, Schrager says he took a one-day event called Florida Extravaganza and -- inspired by a visit to Aspen Food & Wine Classic -- decided to create something similar in South Beach.
But other heavy-hitters in the hospitality industry say Schrager is taking credit for something that began more than a decade before his jaunt to Colorado.
"The story about this being the tenth anniversary of the festival is laughable," says Christopher Perks, president of Miami-based event planning organization The Opus Group. "He changed one word in the title, and that was only because I already owned the rights to it."
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"Chris said he had an idea for a wine and food festival," recalls Eric Jacobs, former chairman of the Miami Beach Visitor Convention Authority, whom Perks approached for funding. "Chris was definitely the originator of it -- no question about it."
The three-day event -- replete with wine tastings, world-class chefs, and a champagne-drenched brunch -- drew several hundred people its first year and continued to grow for six more. When Perks left Miami in 1996, however, he says the event moved to Florida International University and took the title Florida Extravaganza.
"All the elements were already there: the same sponsors, the same players, everything," he says looking at an ad for this year's Food Network festival. "If that's not the South Florida Wine & Food Festival, it sure as hell looks like its twin sister to me."
In fact, many of this year's sponsors are listed on the old South Florida International programs that Perks still keeps inside a plastic binder: American-Airlines, Wine Spectator and Ocean Drive magazines, FIU's School of Hospitality Management, and even Schrager's current company, Southern Wine & Spirits.
Like Perks, Jacobs is less interested in taking credit than setting the record straight. "It's disconcerting that Lee would have such an inflated ego to go around telling people that he invented something when it isn't true," he says. "It's a damnable lie."
Schrager, meanwhile, who was once hired by Perks as a catering director in the '80s, claims to have never even heard of the South Florida International Wine & Food Festival.
"I don't know what he's talking about," Schrager says. "My festival didn't start until 2002, so where the fuck was this festival those six years? Tell Chris that I think he's getting old and losing his mind."
Perks, who hasn't been invited to the event since Schrager took over, counters: "If I'm upset, it's because Lee hasn't been honest about where the festival came from... I was quite happy to let sleeping dogs lie until I read Lee's book."
He believes Schrager decided to simplify the festival's history in order to sell it to investors in New York -- and to play-up his own importance -- several years ago.
"Lee is an extraordinarily talented person," Perks adds. "But he got stuck telling a lie."
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Solomons couple wins longest marriage project, looks forward to 74th year
By MEGHAN RUSSELLStaff writer
Joseph Sheleheda still remembers what his wife, Stella, wore when they first met in 1937.
"She had on a polka dot dress," he said. A year later, on June 18, 1938, they married.
This week, more than 73 years later, looking at their mantlepiece wedding photo at their Solomons Landing home, he said, "She hasn't changed."
Joseph, 96, and Stella, 94, recently won the Worldwide Marriage Encounter's "Longest Married Couple" project for the state of Maryland. The international, faith-based organization holds weekend programs for couples to work on strengthening their marriages and conducts an annual search to find the longest married couple in the U.S., according to the WWME website.
Dot Stein, who presents the program in the Washington, D.C., area, said the organization advertises the longest marriage project in various ways, and the Shelehedas saw the ad in their church bulletin at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. While they may not have won the longest married couple in the U.S. — that title went to a Las Vegas couple whose marriage spans 78 years — the Shelehedas won the top spot in Maryland, and last weekend Stein presented them with the honor at their church.
"They are such a cute couple," Stein said, adding that they reflect the reason behind the project. "Given today's culture when people give up too easily on marriages, people need to see marriages really can last a lifetime."
"They're looked up to as an example by their kids, and they celebrate their anniversaries as they come, in our church," said their son, Bill Sheleheda, who lives in Calvert County with his wife, Dot. "It tends to be an event everybody looks forward to," including bank clerks and store employees who always ask how his parents are doing. "They got to be neighbors with people in this area."
But the Shelehedas didn't always live locally. Joseph grew up in Slickville, Pa., and Stella in Cadogan, Pa., both the children of immigrant coal miners from the Ukraine and Poland. They met in their early 20s at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ambridge, where they sang together in the choir.
"My mother was after her to ask me to go on a picnic," Joseph said. "She said yes. From then on, it was steady."
Joseph proposed to her with a dozen roses on Christmas Eve, "and to this day on Christmas Eve she still gets a dozen roses," Dot said.
But things weren't always rosy. Joseph was shot once during a bank robbery, and he "almost lost" Stella after she was in a car wreck in the '60s, he said. Then he underwent heart surgery in the '70s and she had a triple bypass at the age of 90. But both are still kicking, walking around and holding hands every chance they get.
Joseph said they also experienced money troubles. In the early years, they barely afforded the bills, and he had to borrow money for their $50 wedding, which ended up lasting from 10 in the morning until 10 at night, featuring an orchestra and dancing.
"We had the most beautiful wedding anyone could ask for," he said.
"And ever since then, we're together, right?" Stella asked, taking his hand where they sat on their living room couch.
"Right," he smiled.
On their honeymoon, the Shelehedas rented an out-of-season cabin in Erie, Pa., for $9 a week.
Stella said she still remembers how "spooky" it was.
"It was so windy and creaking, they cuddled together, and there was a light bulb with a string; he tied the string to his toe so he could flick the light on," Bill laughed.
"But somehow we managed," Stella said.
Joseph was a store manager, and Stella worked as a private cook and child caretaker. Joseph later left the store to work 38 years as a dye repairman and machinist, before Bill and Dot invited them to live in Calvert, where they threw the couple a surprise 65th anniversary party in which the Shelehedas were surprised by many of the people they grew up with in Pennsylvania and their son, Joseph, who flew in from Las Vegas.
"I was talking to him on the phone, I thought he was in Vegas," Joseph said, recalling when his son walked in the door.
The Shelehedas said they love each of their children. Along with Bill and Joseph, they have a daughter, Stella Marie, who lives in Chicago; their third son, James, died in 1991. They also have six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
"I think we were blessed, that's all," Joseph said.
He wrote two books of memoirs and recently started a third, and about 40 photo albums span an entire bookcase, and part of another, in their home.
When asked to share their secrets for a long, happy marriage, Joseph said, "If you have an argument, quit it right then and there, give her a kiss and go to sleep. The next day it's as if nothing happened. We always kiss before we go to sleep."
"We get along real good," Stella said. "We haven't had an argument in ages."


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Gifts that insure the future of The Salvation Army can come in many forms.For more information or for a free brochure entitled "Friends of The Army" please call our Community Relations Department at 239-278-1551. You can also request a call or visit from the local Salvation Army Planned Giving representative. We would be happy to work with you or your counselors at no cost or obligation in answering your questions regarding these important matters. WILLS – Benefiting Your Loved Ones and OthersAfter providing for the needs of your loved ones, you may choose one of several ways to benefit causes you have enjoyed supporting during your lifetime. By having your attorney revise your will or add a simple amendment, you can make a charitable bequest of a dollar amount, a specific property, a percentage of your estate, or what is left after heirs have been taken care of. You may also wish to name The Salvation Army or more charitable recipients in case others you have named do not survive you.
LIFE INSURANCE – A larger Gift with Little CostOne of the simplest ways to make a significant gift in the future is to name The Salvation Army as beneficiary to receive all or a portion of the proceeds of a policy which is no longer needed for family protection. Another way to make a gift of insurance is to take out a new policy naming The Salvation Army as beneficiary or co-beneficiary. Many find this a convenient way to make a special gift. You can assure a gift which may be much larger than its cost.
FIXED PAYMENT TRUST – A Gift With an Income That Never Changes A charitable remainder annuity trust is a way to make a gift that llows you to retain income from your gift for life. Your gift is held separately and invested to earn a fixed and regular income for you. The amount of the annual payment you receive is determined by you when the trust is created (at least 5% of the amount placed in the trust). A tax deduction, allowed in the year in which your trust is funded, is based on your age, payment percentage, and other factors.
VARIABLE PAYMENT TRUST – A Gift With an Income That FluctuatesLike the annuity trust, the charitable remainder unitrust provides for a gift which returns in income. But unlike the annuity trust, the income from a unitrust rises or falls with the value of the principal of the trust each year. You determine the percentage of payout when the gift is made. Each year this percentage of the value of the principal is paid to you or others you select. When the value of the principal goes higher, more income is received. The income will be less if its value decline.
GIFT ANNUITY – Receiving Payments Based on AgeWhen you arrange for a gift annuity, a specified amount of cash, appreciated securities, or other property is transferred to The Salvation Army. In exchange, you receive payments on a regular basis for the rest of you or a loved one's life. Payments may even continue for the lives of two people before the gift goes to The Army. Payments are reliable, backed by all of The Salvation Army's unencumbered assets.
DEFERRED GIFT ANNUITY ¬– A Gift with Benefits Now and LaterA deferred gift annuity is similar to a gift annuity, except that payments begin on a future date that you specify. An attractive benefit of this arrangement is that it enables a donor who itemizes taxes to make a gift now and take a charitable income tax deduction now, offsetting current tax liability. A donor can defer payments to years when he or she will need income more. Deferred gift annuities may be created at younger ages, but no income payments will commence until after the beneficiary has reached at least 50 years of age.
POOLED INCOME FUND – Pooling Resources – to Benefit AllThe pooled income fund is a giving plan for people who want to receive, for life, an income that has the possibility of growth. This giving plan is especially suitable for those who choose not to give in the substantially larger amounts necessary to create separate trusts. Through your participation in The Salvation Army Pooled Income Fund, your gift is combined with the gifts of others. They are invested together for the benefit of each contributor and for the future good of the Army.
REAL ESTATE REMAINDERS - Give Your Home – But Continue to Live ThereYou can make a gift of a house or a farm while retaining the use of the property for as long as you live. You make a gift now but retain the security of knowing you may keep the use of it for life. The satisfaction of giving, as well as a charitable tax deduction are enjoyed now rather than later.
REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST – A Gift That May Be Returned if NeededOne of the most flexible giving plans is the revocable living trust – a gift that can be revoked or taken back. Gifts should only be made on a permanent basis when it is in your best interest to do so. Through a revocable trust arrangement, you can make gifts of property and/or income now, while retaining the rights to retrieve the property if necessary. Such a plan can be structured to result in estate settlement savings as well.
RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS – Creative Giving Through Retirement PlansWhether in a 401(k) or other traditional qualified retirement plan, such as an Individual Retirement Account, you may accumulate funds beyond your needs for comfortable support of yourself and loved ones. It can be satisfying to know that the funds for which you have worked a lifetime and carefully saved may ultimately be put to good use by The Army when you no longer need them.
MEMORIAL GIVING – A Gift of Lasting SignificanceThere may be no more meaningful way to honor a life than by a charitable gift with lasting meaning. Examples of memorial gifts are endless. The Salvation Army uses buildings, equipment, scholarships and endowment funds, and a multitude of other services which have been made possible by gifts in memory of loved ones.
90¢ of every dollar raised by the Lee, Hendry, Glades Counties Command is used to sustain life-changing programs that bring hope to hurting souls. The Salvation Army assists more than 33 million individuals throughout the year in the United States – over 6 million of those during the holiday season alone.
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Executive Compensation - what do top officials make at charities?Scroll through the list researched by The Chronicle of Philanthropy and find The Salvation Army. This list confirms that your donations to The Salvation Army go to programs and services, not to bloated executive salaries.The Chronicle of PhilanthropyNovember 16, 2013"One of the top 10 charities that shine...one that gives supporters more bang for their buck."Forbes Magazine, December 2003The Salvation Army is "America's favorite and most trusted charity" according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy


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Rinehart applies Luntz-like strategy
PUBLISHED: 08 Aug 2012 00:32:53 | UPDATED: 08 Aug 2012 00:48:00PUBLISHED: 08 Aug 2012 PRINT EDITION: 08 Aug 2012
Gina Rinehart's letter to Fairfax Media shareholders looks like an attempt to apply the principles of United States political strategist Frank Luntz to a boardroom contest ("Rinehart's Fairfax appeal"; Chanticleer, August 7).
Luntz's strategy is to concentrate the attack on the strongest person, create doubt, use key words and tactics to exploit the defence's weaknesses, to undermine credibility by exploiting the slightest flaw in the defence's perimeter. We've seen this at work in Tony Abbott's Get Julia campaign and in the ALP's get John Howard campaign in the 2007 election. Robert Manne in The Monthly describes how the creation of doubt was a key Luntz strategy in the very successful campaign against man-made climate change by well-heeled United States deniers.
Rinehart has focused on chairman Roger Corbett's minimal holding of shares in Fairfax ("not enough skin in the game") and the price of Fairfax shares as his weak points.
The first may well strike a nerve with shareholders but the demand that he lift the share price from 50¢ to 89¢ by November is itself incredible. No company board is in total or even substantial control of its own share price. External forces are too great for that.
Rinehart would be well aware of that from the share price movements of her partner Rio Tinto, which makes most of her money for her, BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals (itself under a Luntz-like attack).
Luntz strategists rely on persistent attacks once the weaknesses have been identified.
Rinehart to be on the board by November looks like a better bet than the shares being at 89¢.
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Jeffrey Urban, 41, Selden, died Thursday, March 20, 2014.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Selden; burial in Selden Cemetery.
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