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An effort made for the happiness of others lifts above ourselves.
Lydia M. Child
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?
Albert Camus
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
Dalai Lama
Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open.
John Barrymore
All are good, happiness is elusive, happiness is right here, I do lead a happy life, sometimes stubbing my toe on a bump in the road, but that usually happens because I am the one not paying attention
Dawn is breaking, I am facing East and the sky is lightening, sipping my first cup of coffee, culdn't be better.
Thank you, Don~
Love all of them. Most of my life has been happy, I think because I am positive and try to pass it on to others. Nature makes me happy and I tend to see the funny side of things. There are, as Lilo said so aptly, the bumps in the road, but if they were not, we would not know when we have a smooth ride.
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- Publisher: Deep Silver
- Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
- Summary: In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power. Enter a young adventurer and his unlikely female ally traveling in an old,In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power. Enter a young adventurer and his unlikely female ally traveling in an old, battered ship with a glorious past - two people alone against the galaxy, playing a key part in the events to come. The fate of the universe rests in the hands of the player...… Expand
- Developer: Egosoft
- Genre(s): Civilian
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Positive: 0 out of 24
Mixed: 0 out of 24
Negative: 24 out of 24
Nov 20, 2013To top off a growing tower of gripes, navigation around space in Rebirth is an astounding hassle.
Dec 2, 2013No matter what happens with stability and bug-fixing patches, its poor controls, awful interface, and dull pacing ensure that X Rebirth will remain unpleasant for all but the most forgiving, die-hard space jockeys.
Dec 4, 2013X: Rebirth will get better over time, and anyone who's open-minded enough to look past the 'X' branding and see the 'game', may even find many hours of entertainment.
Dec 3, 2013You can (barely) fathom some good ideas about offering the players more accessibility in a saga that surely needed some, but they soon get lost in the utter and complete mess of unfinished mechanics and bugs that, sadly, is X Rebirth.
Dec 11, 2013Long story short: In its current state, X Rebirth is just a sad affair.
Jan 7, 2014Patches may stop the glitches, but I think this space sim is far beyond repair.
Nov 25, 2013Somewhere in this mess is an X as you know and like it: Smaller, but prettier and with a solid foundation. But with problems like game-stopping bugs and bad design decisions all the ambition goes down the drain.
Score distribution:
Positive: 143 out of 667
Mixed: 37 out of 667
Negative: 487 out of 667
Mar 5, 2015I pre ordered this game and it was disappointing when it had a lot of glitches. The X series has been my favorite since X-Beyond. I knew theI pre ordered this game and it was disappointing when it had a lot of glitches. The X series has been my favorite since X-Beyond. I knew the old games backwards and the new one was alien. I have since grown to love the game. The developers have been patching / fixing / improving the whole time and it's now a great game.
Looking forward to the next installation.… Expand
Nov 28, 2014Playing X Rebirth 3.0 beta, and some part of the coming DLC The Teladi Outpost, I must say Egosoft did a great effort, to save this game afterPlaying X Rebirth 3.0 beta, and some part of the coming DLC The Teladi Outpost, I must say Egosoft did a great effort, to save this game after there bad release.
The game is a game now, and it is great and fun. Again, it is not a X4, but still a great game to play. Still there isn't any other game out there, like the X games, and Egosoft keeps that honor till today.
I also know many space game coming out, but you can not compare them with a XR. Some comparing XR with ED, but there isn't much to compare at all, only that they are space games. ED is also great, but hasn't as much features as XR.
X rebirth 2.5 was already good, but XR 3.0 will be even better.
I am happy that Egosoft not leave this game, and keep updating it till it is finish.
Great game… Expand
Nov 15, 2013I have higher FPS on Valley ultra HD and X Rebirth that alone says enough. this is like Black Prophecy release only this game isn't supposedI have higher FPS on Valley ultra HD and X Rebirth that alone says enough. this is like Black Prophecy release only this game isn't supposed to have server lag, this is not like any other X game at all.… Expand
Nov 30, 2013Bad UI, confusing game mechanics, terrible performance with random fps spikes and drops.
I would like to take this a bit further, great NPCBad UI, confusing game mechanics, terrible performance with random fps spikes and drops.
I would like to take this a bit further, great NPC conversations and dialogue, NOT!
Fun sandbox, EVE single player like concept, terrible execution.… Expand
Nov 23, 2013So where to start? This is so bad i don´t know where to start.
Here the only good point I found:
Grafics in Space are awesome. Here are theSo where to start? This is so bad i don´t know where to start.
Here the only good point I found:
Grafics in Space are awesome.
Here are the bad points I found:
Only one ship to steer directly
Space Stations can only be build at given locations
Aweful npc-grafics inside of stations
Many bugs and crashes
Trade not functioning.
Ach it it´s … Expand
Oct 1, 2014Instead of a review, I'll write my experience with this game.
I've waited a half year to try this because Egosoft usually takes this longInstead of a review, I'll write my experience with this game.
I've waited a half year to try this because Egosoft usually takes this long to get a new X game running. I was eager to try my new Saitek X52 Pro on this one.
First I went into options, like with any PC game to set some graphical stuff. I found the resolution was set to 1280 which was very odd, so I set it to my native res (usually done automatically in PC games, first fears of Consolitis surfaced in me).
I read on the net, that the "story" mode is a big tutorial, so I went with that to get ready for free play.
The first thing I saw was this polygon puppet that is supposed to be a woman. It looks exactly like a 3D woman looked.... back in the year 2000. I'm not exaggerating here! The character animations are on the same level and look like a mixture of zombies and robots.
The game is (supposedly) not about character interaction though, so I thought and just ignored that and went on to fly....
... or not.
The entire Joystick keybinds were completely messed up. Like this game was made for a (inferior) console and not for the PC gaming master race. So there was some Consolitis in the game. I didn't even know they released this game for a console. A space sim... really? They are MADE for PC's.
I accepted that too, though it started to bug me...
Anyway I went on to configure the joystick so that it was able to actually fly forward (strafe up/down; left/right were set as default instead of pitch and jaw) and use some of the functions that were unbound or bound to strange keys (autopilot, map, dock, targeting). I still had to choose menu options with the mouse and run around with kb+mouse setup. Strangely there were highlighted button names like they appear on game pads (A)... hmmm...
I was kinda pissed at this time, but I still hoped the game was at least bug free, stable and that the free play mode later would offer some fun.
After one hour I was ready to fly. Yippee! A big universe awaits!
First mission: target practice!
The game tutorial told me the highlighted stuff was showing me where to go. This was nice, the only downside was that there was no highlighted stuff. It also told me it would display the distance - but it didn't display anything, not even my flight speed.
While I was still trying to get that display of normal HUD info up and running, which is to be expected in every space sim game since the most early ones, I suddenly lost all control of not only the ship, but also the HOTAS, the mouse and the keyboard too. The ship was now drifting towards some asteroids...
So I half heartedly tried to solve this next obstacle... I even tabbed out of the game and tried to go back, but couldn't as it was "Not Responding".
Well okay, then I'll not respond to it either.
0 points for this epic wanna be space sim fail.
Wow! After a half year, this game is buggier than the alpha version of Star Citizen - Arena Commander, it surpasses all games I know in terms of unplayability and the character models and animations were directly sent here from 14 years in the past.
In short: Consolitis, severe alpha bugs, stay away at all costs!
This game will never reach the state X2-The Threat had, better go with that game!… Expand
Nov 16, 2013I feel I have to leave a score of 0 for this game simply due to the number of clearly 10 scores being left. Whether or not this game isI feel I have to leave a score of 0 for this game simply due to the number of clearly 10 scores being left. Whether or not this game is riddled with bugs which may or may not be dealt with soon by the devs, this game is fundamentally broken. It is really awful, anyone who has experience of the X series is in for a big shock with it. The UI has clearly be designed with solely controllers in mind, it is horrible trying to play this thing with a mouse and keyboard, which for a PC title, is really bad. They have clearly tried to reach a larger market of console gamers with this and in the process have gimped the controls for the vast majority of their loyal fans. I really wouldn't be surprised to see a console announcement once they have eliminated most of the bugs plaguing the PC release.
The price tag of £40 sets this game up as comparable to AAA titles, which it most definitely is not, in fact it is quite clear from this and the lack of review copies sent out prior to launch that the games release was a cash grab on the part of egosoft. Nobody is going to pay £40 for this game having seen the reactions of those who preordered like myself. The severity of the bugs this game has shipped with is frankly shocking, inability to even start the game, broken option features such mouse inverting, falling through interior maps every five seconds (that is only slightly hyperbolic, it took me literally 10 seconds into my first station walk to accidentally get caught on a vent hatch and be pushed through a wall). The minigames are a pain, though they are not really that much of an issue compared to my other complaints, they just seem cheap. The menus are ripped straight from mass effect (as is the art style for station interiors but that is something else) and is pretty much unusable for k/m players like the majority of X players seem to be. They have apparently made it very difficult for joystick users to though I cannot comment on this.
The menus and maps are horrendous to look at and navigate thanks to a combination of design choice, th aforementioned console controls and the constant, long animations which kill the flow and speed of the game. While in previous X titles i have been able to set my ship on autopilot for a station or gate and use the instant menus to manage my ships/traders and stations/complexes, I am now required to stop my ship and wait for the menu monitor to appear before I can do anything. The autopilot has also been removed, and while the autopilot was a problem in previous games, their solutions seems to have been to remove all autopilot from Rebirth as the vast majority of ships you encounter are moving in strange arbitrary space roads which often lead them into sides of stations (I also feel that it is worth mentioning that these ships are about as real as those encountered in the highways, they feel as though they are randomly spawned to give the illusion that you are in a living universe.).
That's all I can really think to say about this game, for me it is DOA, and it seems unlikely that the developers will be prepared to change such fundamental, yet broken game mechanics. For these many reasons it is simply unthinkable that this game could deserve a score as high as 8, let alone 10. It is certainly a shame that as a result I must give this game 0 as I cannot allow anyone to be fooled by the average userscore.
If anyone has bothered to read this I would give this game an honest score of 3, maybe 4 but that seems to be pushing it a little. I have requested a refund on steam and hope I will receive at least credit on my account, and if, in the future, the developers manage to make this game remotely playable I will certainly buy it again, though almost definitely not at the same £40 I (foolishly) paid before release.… Expand
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This luxury villa has been meticulously refurbished by its architect owner to create a minimalist and contemporary home whilst maintaining the elements and spirit of its original architecture. The house is characterized by the soft Aegean light pouring in through its numerous French doors and large bay windows allowing sea views from almost all rooms. The materials, furnishings and appliances of the house have been carefully chosen and designed. The core of the villa is composed by the spacious and stylish living and dining room area. The living room with its imposing cross-vaulted ceiling has been furnished in a sleek and modern manner in order to create absolute comfort whereas the focus of the dining room is the unique and seemingly endless oak table equally suited to dining, leisure and work. The modern kitchen combines clean lines with maximum functionality. It has views both to the garden and the sea and is connected to the airy breakfast lounge with access to the courtyard.
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Quite simply, this is one of the most peaceful, elegant and stylish places I have ever stayed. There is something very special about this house. Though it doesn't have the caldera view, that vista is only steps away and because of its peak location this house offers something better: serenity. The owners are a delight to deal with; everything here is problem free. My only concern was figuring out when I could return.
If you don't have the time to put up w/ me waxing poetic about the perfection that is this villa, let me summarize: I could not recommend this beautiful villa more highly. I dream of the day when I can return...
Booking was a breeze. Johann was quick & helpful; he's experienced w/ the whole vacation rental deal -invaluable in an industry that can be rather tenuous (or downright risky). We were comfortable that he would deliver what he promised after speaking to him & we weren't disappointed. Prior to arrival, he emailed useful info re: the house, area, & island, plus check in instructions. The wonderful caretaker Eleni met us upon our arrival. She was incredibly helpful to us throughout, answering the few questions w/c came up & keeping the villa spic & span. We were happy to find upon our arrival that Johann had provided a few bottles of water and wine, plus fresh fruit - very helpful when you arrive late to an area where drinking from the tap is a no-no due to the high salt content. Johann anticipated all of the needs a renter could have and made arrangements to fill them before they arose. He continued to be available to us via email & phone throughout, & was responsive to our communications until the very end.
The house itself is breathtaking - beautifully designed & wonderfully appointed. The photos above don't do it justice as it is hard to depict exactly how spacious, light, airy and elegant the villa is. I stayed there with 5 other adults, & the house was large enough & the set-up so clever that we could each have our own space or congregate in common areas &still have ample space to spread out. In addition to the wonderful indoor space, the villa boasts several levels of terraces and a courtyard with a plunge pool.
The location couldn't be better! It has commanding views of the Aegean on one side (perfect to watch the sunrises, for which I woke up before dawn while on vacation - yes, they were that stunning!) & glimpses of the caldera on the other. Some reviews mention that the house doesn't have a perfect view of the caldera, but I think it's an advantage - it kept the location private & quiet, away from the crowds w/c descended every sunset. When I wanted to join said crowds, I just stepped beyond the gate of the house, walked for 2 minutes & chose a fabulous vantage point. The house is a few minutes from multiple grocery stores ; it's also close to multiple restaurants, shops, car rental companies, tour companies, and the like.
If you're even hesitating half a second about booking this villa, don't. It's spectacular. Stylish, chic, understated, well equipped and in a simply fantastic location. Johan (the owner) is a total pleasure to deal with and we could not be more happy that we decided to stay here. Just brilliant. And, for the record, we are here in September and it is so private and sheltered that I wouldn't agree at all with the previous review about it being too windy at this time of year. Our weather has been perfect - and our trip here to Santorini has been made even more idyllic by the fact we've had this villa as a sanctuary to return to each day. JBI (just book it!)
The property is stunning, spotless, extremely private, and well positioned in the town centre. The owner, Johan is kind and attentive and is always on hand to help with restaurants, advice, etc. The walk into Fira has fantastic views over the caldera and there are plenty of bars and cafés en route for refreshment. I would not recommend September/October though, it gets extremely windy and the temperature can plummet. Otherwise, I would most certainly recommend this property to any couple or group who want to be away from the madding crowd, yet not far from amenities.
Our family just returned from a 2 week stay in Santorini at the beautiful home. The house was very convenient since it was outside of Fira which is more busy but easy to get around the island since it is in the center.
The home was beautiful, it was clean and fresh and the architecture was stunning. It had all the luxuries you would want in an island home.
We also really appreciated the house keeper, the house was kept neat and it was not intrusive.
The view from Imerovigli was my favorite from island. Oia is beautiful but it's location was too far from the beaches and daily activities that we enjoy.
We highly recommend this property. It worked well for our family, it had beautiful view, great location and it is well taken care of home.
Effortless style drifts through the spacious, light-filled rooms of beautifully restored Malteza House, situated in the central square of Imerovigli, in the northwest of Santorini, high above the Caldera. No hiking up and down winding steps with suitcases, the taxi drops you off right in front of the gate opening into the privacy of the enclosed courtyard where the dip pool is located. Within a stone's throw of restaurants and boutiques built on the edge of the volcanic cliffs, Malteza house enjoys an enviable location, utterly peaceful and secluded and yet within a stone's throw of the restaurants and shops on the edge of the caldera, within walking distance of Fira, and a short hop to lovely Oia. It's peaceful here, in Malteza House, and the roof-top terrace is the perfect vantage point from which to view the fabulous Santorini sunsets. No detail is left to chance; the house breathes understated elegance, serenity and peace. After a few days in Malteza House, I felt that I had not only rediscovered dreams but found the energy to set off once again in their pursuit! Inspirational, unique.
On the very highest spot of the Caldera rim, on Malteza square in Imerovigli, stands this patrician mansion from the mid 19th century. The village of Imerovigli, perched more than 300 metres above the Aegean Sea, is widely recognised as the most exclusive location on Santorini and a favourite among seasoned travellers. Sheltered from the bustling crowds elsewhere on the island, Imerovigli captures the essence of what Santorini is all about – serenity, tranquillity and a surreal panorama.
Imerovigli is situated some 2 kilometres north of Fira which can be reached via a breathtaking walk along the Caldera. Imerovigli is further some 10 kilometres from the airport and 12 kilometres from the main port.
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Beantown to Malawi
Charlie Fiske. a Peace Corps volunteer with long ties to the Brockton area, writes from Malawi.
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Charlie Fiske, a long-time Bridgewater resident, will spend 26 months in the African country of Malawi as a public health advisor in an HIV/AIDS program. Malawi has a life expectancy of 52 years old and 11 percent of the country has HIV/AIDS ...
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Beantown to Malawi
Charlie Fiske, a long-time Bridgewater resident, will spend 26 months in the African country of Malawi as a public health advisor in an HIV/AIDS program. Malawi has a life expectancy of 52 years old and 11 percent of the country has HIV/AIDS according to the CIA Factbook. Fiske, who now lives in Arlington, is a 66-year-old lobbyist with two children, ages 31 and 30. The average age of a Peace Corps volunteer is 28 with seven percent of volunteers older than 50.
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Kids selling fruit at a roadside stop along the Malawi road from Blantyre to Ntcheu.
Change anywhere is always a long process. The challenge is to have a Malawi that is economically strong with an adequate health care system and a public health effort that addresses many of the issues plaguing the country. Economic strangulation affects everything that is critical to Malawi's growth.
All major issues are hindered by an economy that seems fragile and always at risk. The ongoing devaluation of the currency gives little encouragement and hope to Malawi's next generation. There is a huge good will effort by the people themselves and the government as well as the scores of other nations that are on the ground here.
The question remains as to whether we doing all that we can to encourage the development of a better Malawi for tomorrow. Also to be raised is whether we are taking the most strategic approach for present conditions. Even raising these questions may hint that we are either not doing enough or that some of the current efforts may lack focus.
Malawi has come to depend on goodwill funding from other countries especially in areas of environment, health and economic development initiatives.
The problems Malawi faces can all be traced somehow back to the economy. There never seems to be enough money and the money itself is constantly changing valuation. The local currency is called kwacha and the exchange rate based on US dollars is somewhere between $3.14 and $3.22. per 1000 MK (kwacha). As a result it takes less US dollars to by Malawian money when the kwacha loses value.
In simple terms as the value of the kwacha drops the cost of everything rises. What could have been purchased for 100 MK six months ago will now cost 200 MK Individual buying power is lessened. In turn everything escalates and the fixed salaries for Malawi workers lose value on a regular basis.
With the same salary workers find their pay checks will not stretch as far. The currency devaluation coupled with the increased cost or hard to get fuel results in individual families being strangled.
There was a FaceBook posting the other day that raises the question about the possible down side to financial aid.
"Chaotic atmosphere at my cooperative this morning. We are providing farmers' training and to entice the farmers, the NGO (non-governmental organization) is offering 200 kwacha instead of lunch. So pretty much the whole village showed up demanding the money. Dependency Syndrome alive and kicking . Free handout will never help development."
All of the US funding for Malawi growth initiatives in the areas of health, environment and business development are designed to create opportunities for change in Malawi. The underlying premise is that change begins with Malawians themselves.
Outside efforts are to act in a supportive role creating a climate for growth and development. The leadership can be initiated by outside forces but the implementation of changes needs to begin with Malawians.
The concern is whether we are creating a system of dependency that only delays economic development. The question is not whether there should there be economic aid but rather are we periodically evaluating its effectiveness?
An ongoing concern is that a prolonged crisis draws attention and economic support. As needs lessen so does the willingness or urgency to continue support at current levels. It is question that many raise looking to find solutions that are long term and have sustainable initiatives that can out last funding streams.
This week the US Ambassador to Malawi, Jeanine Jackson made a scheduled visit to project Impact to get a firsthand look at one of the programs. Impact is part of a combined effort coordinated by CRS (Catholic Relief Services) to care for orphan/vulnerable children and individuals with HIV/AIDS. The overall project involves 13 partners reaching out to thousands of individuals and families. The four year funding source is USAID (Agency for International Development).
US Ambassador is the highest ranking US government official in all of Malawi. Ambassador Jackson was appointed directly by the President and is acting on his behalf in all matters related to Malawi.
The symbolism of her visit needs no explanation. Perhaps the headline could read "President visits Ntcheu villages". In Malawi, Ambassador Jackson is the President's eyes and ears.
The plan was for the Ambassador to visit two villages Chimutu and Grumbi in the Ntcheu district. Two activities taking place were a parent's support group and a savings/loan activity group. Ambassador Jackson has made a practice of visiting local projects many that have a US funding connection.
Though the visit could be considered informal she was there enjoying the program's operation and effectiveness as our government representative. Acting on behalf of the President she graciously greeted villagers and staff. No dignitary could have received a more gracious welcome.
The Ambassador was met by a chorus line of women from the village all singing with the professionalism of any major choir group. They approached the Ambassador in a kind of slide step dance shuffle. Without missing the moment the Ambassador stepped to the front of the line leading the group to the nearby gathering spot.
She had already visited the care and support group and this greeting was the warm up activity for the savings and loan group meeting. After a brief round of introductions the Ambassador took the opportunity to convey the greetings of the US government to the villagers. With an easy informal style she urged them to continue their efforts by motivating their children to remain in school.
She pointed out that what they were doing today will benefit their families and strengthen their communities. Her message is one that we have repeated since coming to Malawi. She mentioned that we are here to support and encourage families and that together we can work towards a better Malawi for tomorrow.
The savings and loan activity group functions like a cooperative where individuals pool their own money to be shared by the group when individuals need larger sum of money. Loans are initiated and the value of savings even in a tight economy is a step closer to financial independence.
There is in Malawi as so many other places the need to live from pay check to pay check. Finding employment here seems an endless process for so many. The savings and loan activity has allowed for individuals to have the necessary funds to start their own limited business.
Acknowledgement was given that programs work and that funding some projects is a step closer to preparing for a stronger Malawi. Not only is the US government funding this project through USAID, the Ambassador's visit recognized that funding is important and the village savings and loan activity has value.
Ambassador Jackson's comments of support and enthusiasm for the group were a clear message to the village recipients that they are making progress through our tax dollar investment. Some days we can feel the progress.
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Baseball Travels to Furman for First SoCon Road Test March 26, 2015 | MACON, Ga. – The Mercer University baseball team will travel to Furman for its inaugural Southern Conference road series this weekend. [read more]
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Lewis' Walk-Off Home Run Helps Baseball Sweep Series with ETSU March 21, 2015 | MACON, Ga. – Sophomore Kyle Lewis provided the perfect ending for the Mercer University baseball team's introduction to the Southern Conference, hitting a walk-off home run to help the Bears sweep Saturday's doubleheader and their league-opening series with ETSU. [read more]
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Depth Profiling of Thick Layers of Graded Metal-Zirconia Ceramic Coatings Using Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 51, Issue 7, pp. 1042-1046 (1997)
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The feasibility of depth profiling of thick layers ( > 100 mu m) consisting of partially stabilized zirconia coating and graded metal-ceramic coating on Inconel steel (ZrO2-Y2O3 /NiCrAlY/steel and ZrO2 CeO2/NiCrAlY/steel) was studied on the basis of the use of laser ablation inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (LA-ICP-AES). An ICP spectrometer equipped with a multichannel detection was used for the simultaneous measurements of the line intensities. The ablation was performed with a Nd:YAG laser operated in a Q-switched mode at 266 nm. To study the erosion rate, we used either a static or a translation mode for the ablation, and the corresponding temporal behavior of the signals was studied. A higher erosion rate was found for the translation mode when depths higher than several hundred micrometers were probed.
Viktor Kanicky, Ivan Novotny, Jan Musil, and Jean-Michel Mermet, "Depth Profiling of Thick Layers of Graded Metal-Zirconia Ceramic Coatings Using Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry," Appl. Spectrosc. 51, 1042-1046 (1997)
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Greater purpose Chamber staff realize they have effect on outcome
In the early '90s, Dave Angus called the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce for help. As the owner of a small family business eager to expand, he'd run up against a snarl of rezoning red tape and couldn't understand the opposition to the plan.
"After trying to get support elsewhere, I called the chamber out of frustration and immediately discovered they had an understanding of what we were trying to do," Angus says. "I was relieved to find a support group, which also turned out to be a peer-to-peer learning ground for me plus a means of growing my business network."
After nearly a decade as a member and then board chairman, Angus became president and CEO of the chamber in 1999, when the association adopted a corporate business model. Since then, it has grown to 2,000 members from 1,300 and has held a spot in North America's Top 10 chambers of commerce for new member growth three years in a row.
The chamber's three-tiered mandate is to provide community leadership (collaborating on initiatives such as Crime Stoppers and Yes Winnipeg); advocacy (serving as the voice of business on issues like employment standards, Sunday shopping hours and the national transportation policy); and member services and support (such as establishing a small business group plan insurance program) as Manitoba's largest business network.
"Since 1873, the chamber has viewed the ups and downs of this city through a business lens," Angus says. "Today, we still take a lot of pride in the fact that we are an organization that reflects the unique diversity of Winnipeg's business community."
Q: How does being CEO of a member-driven organization differ from being a corporate CEO?
A: I have access to some of the best expertise in the world through chamber members -- there isn't a single area of learning I can't access through a discussion over the phone, around a committee table or during a networking luncheon. The quality of knowledge we have access to is amazing and I consider it among our biggest assets. As CEO, I also get to work with a new board chair every year. In my tenure, it has been a privilege to have worked with 11 business leaders who each brought a unique perspective and from whom I have learned a great deal. There are also challenges to running a member-driven organization. We have 2,000 members who effectively "own" the chamber and who have a wide variety of interests. We want to make sure each member's needs are being met and that their voice is being heard. But when you have a membership that is as large and as diverse as ours, it can be a challenge to be all things to everyone. For example, as a lobbying organization, we ourselves get lobbied to champion very specific needs and we unfortunately have to turn some of these down because they're not consistent with policy or would consume too many resources. At the same time, we realize how fortunate we are to have such diverse interests represented in our members because the strength of our membership is really what leads to the strength of our policy development.
Q: What is the most important message you and your staff try to convey to members?
A: We want our members to know we care as much about their business as they do. We have tried to create a supportive environment that conveys that their success is our success, so that when they look behind them, they see our entire chamber membership cheering them on. I would also say we try to emphasize that one member can make a big difference. Years ago, one of our members had come across this incredible drive-through light park where you could set your radio dial and hear a special message while admiring the elaborate displays. He thought it would work in Winnipeg and we agreed. So the chamber went to the city and we started talking to a few other groups, including the Red River Ex. Canad Inns Winter Wonderland is now a holiday tradition in our community, but if it weren't for that member's suggestion, we would not be so fortunate to have it. One member can make a huge difference and I am so proud when the chamber is able to be that vehicle for them.
Q: As an employer, what types of people are attracted to working at the chamber?
A: We have a staff of 18 and tend to attract people who want to be part of something special. They have a demonstrated passion for our city and the role of the business community within.
They feel a connection to a bigger mission. On the whole, the people we attract are not the ones who want to do accounting for a non-profit; they want to do accounting for a non-profit that has significance in this community. There's also an "insider" element to working here and getting to interact with our members. The chamber is connected to what's happening around Winnipeg and we certainly try to bring our staff into that reality as much as possible. This gives them an understanding of the dynamics behind the headlines, especially when they know the key business and political players involved.
Q: What sort of retention strategy do you have in place?
A: The chamber is a non-profit organization, so we can't compete against our members when it comes to compensation. On top of this, because a large portion of our staff regularly interacts with members, we can be something of a recruiting ground when word gets out about how good our people are. However, we have been very successful in retaining people by ensuring they understand our vision and mission; are passionate about it and see their connection to it. A big role for me is showing how the things our people do on a day-to-day basis makes a difference. If you work in accounting or administration, it may not be obvious to see how the Yes Winnipeg initiative, for instance, came about because of your specific efforts, but it absolutely is a contributing factor. Also, because we're a public organization, there's a sense of pride that goes along with working at the chamber that tends to include our employees' families. They may be out at a gathering when someone will comment on one of our initiatives and that makes them feel good. So we know that when we're hiring, we're not just hiring that person -- but the support network around them as well. That's why we fully encourage spouse and family participation in our community philanthropy, planned social activities and staff recognition awards so that they can share in our employees' passion and feel part of the chamber, too.
Q: In your view, what is one challenge business leaders face in terms of people practices?
A: I think that for many leaders, myself included, it's a struggle to find a balance between the time you spend out in the community, travelling or making business deals and the time you spend in the office. I agree with Tom Peters' principle of Management by Walking Around which is about staying in touch with the folks working for you. As a CEO, your presence has a huge influence on people while an absent leader creates real challenges to an organization. But it's a fine line. You don't want the staff to think you're micromanaging them or that they have to vet every decision through you. But you want to be visible so you can lead by example and lend moral support, to recognize their efforts and to live your brand. Last year, I had a ton of travel built into my schedule and saw it reflected in our staff that I just wasn't around enough. This year, I've been spending a lot more time here in the office and they've been asking, "So, when's your next trip, Dave?"
Q: What is some of the best piece of leadership advice you've ever received?
A: My first job was working for my uncle, who owned a computer product company and was a true mentor to me. At one sales meeting, he passed out copies of Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence by Ben Carson. In the book, there was a real message to me: You only go through life once, so don't miss the opportunities to think big. When you're looking at an issue or coming up with an idea, how can you make it bigger? How do you get more people around it? Make it more significant? Since then, I've always carried Think Big with me. Right now I'm reading Ken Blanchard's book, Leading at a Higher Level, and it's about empowering your people by allowing them to take risks and if they fail, calling it research and development. As leaders, we need to be committed to the vision and to be able to communicate our expectations as to what employees are accountable for, but then we need to step back and stop over-structuring the workday so that we can give them the flexibility and freedom to be creative and find innovative ways to achieve outcomes.
-- With reporting by Barbara Chabai
John McFerran, PhD, F.CHRP, is managing director of Boyden Global Executive Search. He can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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There is always alot of work to be done because it is a lean organization. This is not a place for people who want to hide in a cube.RecommendsApproves of CEO
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I have been working at Westlake ChemicalPros
Good co-workers and a great place to build experience. Due to lean environment, you wear a lot of different hats. Good 401K program which has a match and defined contribution.Cons
Due to the lean environment, you feel overwhelmed very often. The average pay raise is below the inflation rate. Bonus metrics are never achievable even though company continues to post record profits.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Try to retain talent and keep up with the rest of industry with regard to raises and bonuses.


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Photos from the past season -
I was looking through folders of pictures that I took during this past summer, and I found quite a few that looked at least decent - here's a few:
Beautiful yellow spotted lilies in bloom, mingled to the right with much smaller flowers from a plant that just grew on its own -
Two bright orange Daylilies -
Daisies (I believe these are Shasta Daisies) with heavy dew on them one morning -
Four different varieties of Hosta together with other plants in mix of sun and shade -
A view of the field behind the house, with a good view of hills to the south and west. Branches of a Red Maple are at the top, while wild daisies grow between the stone wall and the fence. The fence itself is covered with a less welcome plant - the invasive Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus Orbiculatus) -


text: We stayed here in late January at the beginning of our trip. We found the accommodation to be of a good standard, very comfortable and well equipped. The manager was very helpful and the staff when we saw them polite. The location is very good and peaceful. We would certainly stay here again if we return.