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Penny Stock Trend Analysis358 views 2013-04-01 00:33 Tags: best penny stocks Best Penny Good Stocks
Picking and selecting Penny Stocks and OTCBB's have always been a task that required alot of skill and knowledge regarding market trends and stocks responsiveness. In the case of micro-cap stocks, chances are less in having a stable performer, but to make sure that your chosen one will be fruitful, one must go through all the aspects of that stock's trading trends. For this reason we have selected some of the most interesting stocks and their trend review during the past one –three months.
Global Stevia Corp (OTCBB: GSTV) shares picked up investors focus on Monday's trading session and gained +0.29% with a market cap of 10.48 million shares. GSTV, previously known as Guru Health Inc., is involved in the creation of a business plan, buying of trial supplements and initial Website development. Tracking down its trend for the past five days the stock moved down -28.57% and for the past one month the stock traded down -82.5%.
US Energy Initiatives Corporation (PINKSHEETS: USEI) was under the spotlight on Monday with its shares enjoying a bullish run of +8.33%. The stock was carrying on its bullish performance from the past five days as its five days change gave a positive figure of 8.33% but, looking over its past one month trend, USEI moved down 56.67%.
EKO International Corp (PINKSHEETS: EKNL) was our third pick of the day as its trend was noteworthy to investors. Its shares flirted with minor gains and losses on Monday and the Good Penny Stocks was trading at -1.92%. Its past five days performance showed a negative figure of -8% and for the past three months the stock shot up 654.1%, which shows great potential in this stock.
Under the most eye catching bullish runners of Monday, IMING CORP (PINKSHEETS: IMNG) made its spot with a positive change of 16.40%. IMNG is a supplier of high-definition web based television and video for the Chinese Market with the objective of being a top supplier of set-top boxes in Asia and growing into North America and Europe. These securities have increased from almost .25/share to more than 1.10/share in the last three months.


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Aug. 6, 2009
360º Virtual Tours
DeKALB - Northern Illinois fans and supporters can now see the multiple homes of the Huskies in a whole new light with 360º Virtual Tours.
The new tours offer the ability to zoom in on and explore many of Northern Illinois' first-class athletics facilities through the web. Virtual Tours are currently available for The Yordon Center, Huskie Stadium, Ralph McKinzie Field, and the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex, with more on the way.
Northern Illinois Athletics is constantly looking to improve facilities as part of its mission of "Developing Champions." Many of the Huskie sports programs have received a new facility or facility upgrade in the last two years. Most recently, Kishwaukee Country Club, one of the homes of Huskie men's and women's golf, added a short game practice facility.
Other facility improvements in the last two years include the completion of the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex, The Huskie Indoor Training Center, and renovation of the NIU wrestling and gymnastics rooms.


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"Duck Dynasty's" Miss Kay just shared a big confession that will certainly get some fans talking. Us Weekly shared the details on Monday of the big revelation. Just what is it that she shared?
Apparently Miss Kay and Phil Robertson's oldest son Alan was born before the couple was legally married. "Duck Dynasty's" Miss Kay says, "When I made a vow to God and to [Phil], it was March 22, 1964." Though in their minds that is when they made the key commitment to be together, they were not legally wed until April 11, 1968. Alan was born in 1965.
It seems that this is the first time Miss Kay acknowledged these details with the media. However, it's something that has been known all along to her family and to many within her church it appears. Apparently the family even jokes about it, referencing "the pioneer wedding or the regular wedding" when someone asks their anniversary date.
The family has had their ups and downs, most certainly, but "Duck Dynasty's" Miss Kay says, "My heart and my vow to God was true from that first day." Miss Kay was 16-years-old when she made that vow to her husband Phil Robertson. Fans will remember the family even threw a vow renewal for the couple not long ago on the show.
Will "Duck Dynasty" star Miss Kay's big revelation rankle the show's fans? The family is known for their conservative views, so some would say this revelation may seem a bit hypocritical. However, it seems that fans who love the family and have stood by them all this time aren't about to let this shock them too much. Many would point out that this happened 50 years ago and the family has stuck together through many trials and tribulations. What do you think of "Duck Dynasty's" Miss Kay revelation?
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Heart Failure
Jody Bock, RN, is a clinical nurse specialist at Banner Heart Hospital.
Question: My husband was recently diagnosed with heart failure. Is heart failure the same as a heart attack? Also, what are the symptoms of heart failure?
Answer: About 5 million people in the United States have heart failure and that number grows every year.
Heart failure may happen after a heart attack, but it is not the same. Coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with blood. If an artery becomes blocked, the heart muscle may be without oxygen for so long that it becomes injured. This injury is known as a heart attack or myocardial infarction.
In heart failure, it is important to first understand that normally, the heart fills with blood and then pumps the blood to all areas in your body. When the heart muscle is injured, for example by a heart attack, the pump may become weak. Heart failure and symptoms of heart failure happen when the heart is not able to fill or pump blood normally.
Heart failure can cause many symptoms, but the most common are:
- Feeling tired with activity that was once easy for you
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in the feet and ankles.


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If we peered into the bathrooms of some of you Outblush readers, we bet we'd see a very familiar burnt v-shape on your countertops. We say familiar because we definitely have one (and have left a few more in college dorm bathrooms as well). That security-deposit-stealing mark comes from leaving a flat iron on the counter for too long while you're busy not turning off all your energy-leeching appliances. Do yourself and your vanity a favor by snagging up the E.V.A. Heat-Proof Straightener Holder ($15), allowing your flat iron and your nerves to rest.
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Public Hearing on 911 Fee Increase Changed
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Upshur County Commissioners are considering an increase to the 911 rate.
On Thursday, they decided to push back the public hearing on the issue for another week.
Originally, the hearing was set for February 14th, but now it'll be on the 21st.
They're are looking at the possibility of raising the fee from $2.65 to $4.50.
The fee hasn't been raised since 2005, and other programs in the county could be cut if this doesn't pass.
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An opening reception for this stunning art commemorating the 40th anniversary of the military coup.
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The Institute for Policy Studies proudly joins the Charles Horman Truth Foundation to to mark 40 years since the military coup in Chile.
Since the military coup that toppled the country's elected Muslim Brotherhood government, the message of the many Egyptians we met last year resonates with even greater power.
Haiti badly needs to provide for its own security, but it should avoid reconstituting its coup-prone army.
The military promised to rid Thailand of corruption. So far, all the coup leaders have done is rid the country of democracy.


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Five B-CU Players Named To All-MEAC Tennis 2nd Team
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Release: 04/18/2013
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman placed five players – three women and two men – on the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference All-Conference tennis team, it was announced Thursday.
Gaby Chinchilla, Chinatsu Kajiwara and Shereen Peterson-Paul were named to women's All-Conference second while Leonardo Lima and Santiago Lobelo garnered second-team berths on the men's side.
This is third all-conference berth for Peterson-Paul, a senior, and second for Kajiwara, a sophomore.
Chinchilla, a sophomore, sported a team-best 15-7 singles mark, followed by Peterson-Paul at 13-6 for the Lady Wildcats this season. Chinchilla and Chinatsu Kajiwara were 10-5 as a doubles tandem, while Peterson registered 12 doubles victories with four different partners.
Lima, a senior, had a team-high 14-8 mark in singles play on the men's side, while Lobelo posted 11 singles victories, respectively and combined with Diego Garavito combined for a 16-9 doubles record.
In addition, Bethune-Cookman had six players receive All-Academic honors from the MEAC for 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average.
Peterson-Paul and Kajiwara were recognized, along with Kip Jackson, Moritz Pronath, Gilbert Rotich and Laura Rodriguez.
Bethune-Cookman's tennis teams open Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament play Friday morning at the Millbrook Tennis Center.
The Lady Wildcats (14-11) will meet Howard (6-6) for the second straight in the quarterfinals at 8:30 a.m., while the Wildcat men (12-15) meet MorganState (5-16) at noon.


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Firm expects business growth in India to mirror that of existing operations in China. [JLV Image Works - Fotolia.com]
Qiagen has established a subsidiary in New Delhi to enable it to start direct sales in the country. Although active in India since 1995, the firm has until now sold its products in the country through distributor partnerships. It expects that the next few years will see its Indian business expand at a similar rate to that seen in China, where the firm has had a direct presence since 2004.
Qiagen says the Indian life sciences and biotech market is one of the fastest growing in the region, with a domestic revenues market worth some $5 billion in 2010, and it is expected to roughly double by 2015. The Indian in vitro diagnostic market alone is projected to grow at a rate of about 15% annually over coming years, and accelerate even further as a result of government incentive programs and investment in infrastructure, the firm suggests.
"India is a strategic market for the global expansion of Qiagen, with 1.2 billion people and rapidly growing healthcare and R&D sectors," notes Peer Schatz, CEO. "The great potential for our molecular diagnostic technologies to serve patients in India, along with the research needs of the country's robust pharmaceutical segment, emerging applied testing market, and a rapidly increasing academic market makes India a perfect fit for our growth and geographical expansion goals."
Qiagen currently employs over 500 people in countries in Asia, including Japan, where it has had a presence since 1998. The Asian region generated about $135 million worth of revenues for Qiagen in 2009.
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He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother is a popular music ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. It was a hit single for The Hollies in 1969 and for Neil Diamond in 1970. This classic was also released in the artistry of Clay Crosse, on his Stained Glass album - which is the first rendition I ever heard.
As a youth with no great understanding of life's sometimes cruel realities, I remember receiving a package from my Dad - a Veteran (US Marines) and no stranger to adversity - filled with greeting cards. These were not the words of Poe. There were no Shakespearean verses. Each card; each Cary Kard, was witten by my Dad. The cards came with a little note:
This is all I have to give. Sell these cards and you can keep whatever money you make.
Love, Dad
I did not think I had what it took to plant the seeds my Father gave me; and slay the giants in my life. All I could see was the beanstalk; and I was afraid of heights. That was then.
Meet my Dad. He served this great country. We already know that Veterans are among the growing population of homeless in America, not only in Des Moines. My Dad inspired me to believe that the pen is mightier than the sword. He gave me something to believe in. America, he needs your help. Sometimes, poverty can make you bitter. But love, conquers all.
To honor my Dad for teaching me that lack is not a reason to doubt, I wrote the book, Fatih From My Father. He is one of few people who always encouraged me to be a writer. It was the only thing I enjoyed doing, although I was skilled in many things. After two college degrees and many jobs lost, I am still writing for my life. Please help me build a home for him. Until and unless my Dad has a house of his own, proceeds from every sale of Faith From My Father, will be given (100% of profits) to my Dad.
Faith From My Father
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EXCERPT from Faith From My Father : Verses Inspired by Lessons From Dad & God Our Heavenly Father by Shenica Graham
Living In America
They say poverty is a state of mind. Wouldn't you like to know who they are? I mean, they must not know what it is like to live in a Los Angeles ghetto! Have you ever had one of those "…and all I got was this lousy [shirt]..." days? Welcome to my neighborhood in the 1980's. I was too young to run away and too broke to do anything else. I could have gone to the only attraction on the block – the candy store, but I did that yesterday. I did that everyday; and all I got was a lousy, empty sack... or so I thought.
Unlike some people who say they never knew they were poor until someone else told them so, I did not need a translator. There are people in this country who have less than the means of what constitutes a living in America. As a child I did not always have shoes without holes in them. While our country sends aid to other continents, there are starving people right here and some of them do desperate things to escape their lives of this caliber. Some have only their heart's ambition to keep them going from day to day.
In my youth I did not know the sacrifices my parents made to give me more than they had at my age. We were poor. But, Dad always made a few dollars seem like a million bucks. While I was complaining about what was in my sack, Dad was trying to making sure that sack did not leak. Now that I am raising my own family, I understand. Thanks, Dad.
Faith From My Father makes a great book for Father's Day, Dad's birthday, or any occasion to honor Dad. Thanks for your help.
He's not heavy: He's my Father.


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On July 1st Vermont's marijuana decriminalization bill went into effect. Representative Christopher Pearson sponsored House Bill 200 with a tripartisan group of 38 cosponsors. The bill had the support of both the state attorney general and the public safety commissioner. Governor Peter Shumlin (D) signed HB 200 into law on June 6.
Under the new law, adult (age 21 and over) possession of up to one ounce of marijuana or five grams of hash is no longer a criminal offense. Instead, anyone arrested with pot will be fined: $200 for a first offense, $300 the second time around, and $500 for each subsequent time they are caught. Cultivation of pot plants and possession of more than an ounce of marijuana remain criminal offenses. Anyone under 21 caught with decriminalized amounts of pot will be ordered to undergo substance abuse screening.
The Northeast has made great strides in pot policy: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York have also passed bills decriminalizing marijuana possession. Strangely, the Live Free or Die state – New Hampshire – is the last New England decrim holdout.
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It's clear that we all need to be making steps to take care of this planet, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start, and once you're started, it can be difficult to discern what's actually worth investing in versus what products are just sucking money out of your wallet without making a positive difference. The Whole Green Catalog ($20) is bursting with tips and reviews from experts in a bevy of fields, from children's toys to travel, and helps answer the FAQs of going green. No matter what level of "greening" your life is at, this book is bound to help you out.
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FACT: If you are the same as the rest then why should customers bother to buy from you?
SO WHAT?: Ignore the one-liner at your peril! Wake up and smell the coffee!
In a world where competition seems to be everywhere, you need to separate yourself from the rest.
FACT: If you compete on price, only the customer will win – in the end the company with the lowest prices (and biggest buying power) will get the business. This is no place for the timid.
SO WHAT?: If you try to be the same as the rest, a 'me-too' business, it is incredibly difficult to survive in the long run. After all, the only way you can differentiate yourself if several businesses are selling the same product will be on price. And if you differentiate yourself on price then it becomes inevitable that you enter a price war – customers will chase the cheapest prices – those businesses with the biggest market share (and economies of scale) will be able to command better prices from their suppliers. As a result, these competitors will be able to pass on those savings to customers while maintaining healthier profit margins than their competition. You will end up cutting your profit margins, probably until you go out of business.
Legendary, remarkable customer service will be your secret weapon.
Shoreditch's bustling café society is thought to be the first place to offer customers a disloyalty card in order to drum up business for local independent baristas and reward customers for trying new places in the area.
The loyalty card is a well-established consumer psychology tool but the idea of collecting stamps from eight different coffee houses in order to gain a free coffee was dreamed up by award-winning barista Gwilym Davies to combat the homogenised high street coffee culture.
The reason behind teaming up with fellow independent coffee shops arose due to the overwhelming demand and lengthy queues at Mr Davies' shop on the back of winning the World Barista Championship.
Initially he tried suggesting nearby alternatives that he recommended on a whiteboard, something that might be the last thing a small retailer might want to do in a very competitive and cost-sensitive industry. But as a supportive gesture for fellow traders and to help satiate the increasing lust for good coffee, it still wasn't enough and so the disloyalty card was born.
Speaking to the Evening Standard, Mr Davies' business partner, Jeremy Challender, said: "There are a lot more places opening, and as prices are the same, it seems a shame a lot of people haven't experienced high quality coffee. It's totally different to what you get in a high street chain."
The partnership has seen eight independent coffee shops join in with the venture which, if successful, could see the consumption of 45,000 coffees and a new culture of using local coffee traders and award winning baristas that are passionate about the content of the cup they vend.
As a retailer, would you try a similar scheme with fellow businesses?
The online retail world has blown up in the last five years. Businesses of all sizes are selling direct from their website – allowing products to be purchased from customers all around the world.
For many people, clicking a button just isn't the same as the experience that comes with going shopping in a store.
Finlay Clark talks about "fulfilment" (or lack thereof) in relation to online shopping. Coming up to Christmas – do you feel additional pressure selling products online? How do you ensure customer satisfaction is always achieved especially at this time of the year?
In this short video, Tim Smit talks about use of financial jargon and complicated accounting terms which can be overwhelming for the entrepreneur embarking on a new business venture.
Take a few moments to think about how you communicate with clients. Does your business make it easier or more difficult for clients to deal with you? And if you don't know, why not ask one of your clients!
I have spent my whole working life in the business world. Before creating Ecademy in 1998, I was sales and marketing director of a computer distributor. I worked for an entrepreneurial managing director and he had an excellent hold on the value of a customer to our relatively small company. We won respect and loyalty in a very competitive market by truly seeing the value of each of our 6,000 customers.
An interesting learning curve for me was that my 'boss' also gave me the responsibility for customer service. He felt the outcome and quality of that department were intrinsically linked to sales and marketing - and of course he was right. However, his beliefs and foresight are only just beginning to be vindicated now that consumers and businesses have a loud voice on the Internet.
In 2010, I see many opportunities for businesses to have an impact on the relationship they have with their customers. One area I am fascinated by is the relationship that will have to be formed between the customer service and marketing departments.
In a recent study carried out by CPP Group, they investigated what constitutes bad customer service and how consumers are by no means shy about telling their friends and family about their experiences. In this study they saw a growing trend toward utilising social media to share frustrations rather than telephoning or writing to the 'offending' company directly. A shocking set of statistics were:
"…. young adults under the age of 35 could do the most damage to an organisation's reputation as they are most likely to talk about poor customer service online. Nearly three in ten (28.6%) of 16-24 year olds and two in ten (19.2%) 25-34 year olds would specifically use Facebook, versus only 2.7% of consumers aged 45-54 years old; highlighting the persuasive influence of this single website".
Source: CPP Group Plc survey – October 09 (CPP White paper on Customer Service)
The use of social media by the under 35's begs the question 'What are companies doing to actively seek out the conversations online that can destroy a brand?'
I believe the opportunities and threats that have emerged for companies and brands within the conversations inside social networks will continue to rise at an unprecedented speed. We are only at the cusp of the use of these social networks, with the use of mobile devices only just beginning to integrate social networking into their functionality, and the utilisation of these sites by the mass to vent their frustrations.
In 2010 we will see growing use of mobile interaction with social networks. Through this avenue, consumers will create a much larger demand for high levels of customer service. The ability to spontaneously vent frustration at the exact moment of disappointment will capture irrational, gut-felt emotions in real-time. This will require a rush to get to the 'disrupted' customer before their conversations become viral and damaging. Speed of feedback and use of sophisticated search mechanisms to find these conversations will be critical. Microsoft have launched their new search engine, Bing, now indexing Twitter conversations, and Google will follow. Ths is an indication of the desire to seek conversations and be part of them fast.
Customer service will become a game of 'hunting out the customer's emotions', not just waiting for them to call and complain. At this point the customer service team will need to become pro-active rather than reactive. I predict that the customer service team will have as much influence on the marketing and belief in a brand as the marketing teams do.
The customer may always be right, but are they the right customers?
One of the customer's of my company (SellerDeck) was incredibly picky about how their business wanted to use our software. We are a mass market, low price supplier and we've sold tens of thousands of products and services, so we normally can't make changes for individual companies who typically pay a few hundred pounds each. However, this particular customer was very persistent. So one of our product managers contacted them, spent ages discussing their requirements and subsequently we agreed to make some changes. Responding in this way was exceptional and it cost us much more than we could ever make in sales from the particular guy.
But this customer isn't at all grateful. In fact, recently they have become even more critical, and have continued to cost us more in support than almost anyone else. Would it have been better if we had said "no" in the first place?
Without sounding too critical, the customer in question doesn't appear to be particularly successful, and I'm sure it's not a coincidence. If someone can't understand the business needs of their suppliers, they probably don't know how their own customers tick either.
Some clients are very demanding, and whatever you do they are never satisfied. I'm not talking about customers upset with poor service, who need helping. Nor am I talking about customers that need a lot of handholding. Nor about customers who buy the wrong product, who should have their money returned. I'm talking about customers who fundamentally don't understand the trade-off involved in human and business interactions.
Although the circumstances I've described are rare, they aren't unique. My guess is that this applies to maybe one in two hundred customers. The cost in time and demoralising impact on staff makes it more difficult to give good service to everyone else. As a result, I am coming to the conclusion that for this small minority, we would do better to suggest that they do business with our competitors.
It's critical not to provide our customer service team with any excuse for bad service, so there are some dangers in adopting such measures. However, applied incredibly carefully to a very small minority, surely it's time to review the relationship with these sorts of customers?


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My old pony was very strong, we put an uxeter kimberwick on him and it got him under control. I only advise you use this bit if your experienced and have soft hands, it can be quite harsh at times in the wrong hands.
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"This woman's conduct in sexually exploiting young children was completely depraved and callous," said Acting Attorney General Hoffman. "We're making it a top priority to uncover these sexual predators and put them behind bars, where they can't harm vulnerable children."
Cramer is charged with aggravated sexual assault, conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, distribution of child pornography, possession of child pornography and other charges. He's scheduled for trial in May and is being held in Camden County Jail with a bail of $200,000.
During the investigation, police obtained search warrants to enter Cramer's home and car, in which they seized computers and a cell phone.


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Philadelphia International Airport is situated near the confluence of the Delaware River and the Schuylkill River, and is adjacent to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Township. Water is essential for human life and plays a vital role in the proper functioning and health of the Earth's ecosystems. Water pollution has a serious impact on human life, and can negatively affect the use of water for drinking, household needs, recreation usage, fishing, industrial processes, agriculture, transportation, and commerce. The pollution of a water body can also negatively impact ecosystems and the species supported by these ecosystems. Wetlands play an important role in improving water quality and also provide wildlife habitat for the Philadelphia region. Philadelphia International Airport strives to protect critical habitat on and around Airport property and performs wetland mitigation in relation to construction activities.
Philadelphia International Airport seeks to reduce adverse impacts to waterways and wetlands in the vicinity of the Airport through the following initiatives.
Water Quality and Wetlands Protection
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DNC chairwoman to visit Youngstown Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will come to Youngstown on Saturday to speak to local President Barack Obama campaign volunteers and supporters.
Schultz, who is also a four-term U.S. House member from southern Florida, will meet at 10 a.m. with volunteers and supporters at 25 W. Federal St., Obama's downtown Youngstown campaign office.
After Schultz's remarks, volunteers will go door-to-door in the Youngstown area campaigning for the re-election of Obama, the Democratic incumbent.
Schultz is likely to make at least one other appearance Saturday in the Mahoning Valley.
Additional details will be released later this week by the Obama campaign.
For the complete story, read Wednesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
Correction: Debbie Blabermouth Shultz
As our overseas Embassy is atttacked and our flag burns. As Iran is close to producing nukes, President ODumbo cannot find time to meet with Netanyahu in New York. But he did find time to schedule an appearance on the Letterman show. Ask Blabber-mouth Schultz about that!
greene. Typical Republican. Cannot stand women in power. Tough. Deal with it. Loser. And learn to spell.
Maybe she'll talk about 9-11-01. The greatest national security FAILURE in US history and how it was brought to us by the Republicon Party. Maybe she'll talk about how the Neo-Cons can't say that this was a surprise since the terrorists tried to knock the buildings down once before. Maybe she'll talk about how the Bush administration IGNORED intelligence reports regarding the 9-11 attacks. Maybe she'll talk about the repubs being too busy focusing on more important things, like tax breaks for those "job creators."
Maybe she'll say,
Obama killed Osama!
Obama rescued a US economy that was headed for a DEPRESSION.
Obama saved GM
Obama ended the war in Iraq
Obama passed healthcare reform.
Maybe she'll ask what what did Bush in EIGHT years other than have the biggest national security FAILURE happen? Oh, I forgot, she could discuss how Bush invaded Iraq and helped all those people during hurricane Katrina!! She could talk about how the Neo-Cons now want to blame Obama for the way things are now and how they're trying to put their newest tax breaking puppet in the White House.
iM you are delusional.
I cannot believe anyone would support Romney/Ryan after the massive amounts of outright LIES they pull out of their bums and try to shove down the American peoples throats. Proof that this years Republicans are waaayyyyy out of touch and obviously think we are a bunch of morons who will believe any old lie just because they said it. (I guess some Americans are that dumb, he made it this far)
The GREATEST national security FAILURE in US history.
Brought to you by Beorge W. Bush and his buddy Dick Cheney. Great job guys!, way to stay focused on those job cuts for the "Job Creators," and to go forth with The Iraq Invasion! The Weapons of Mass Destruction theme was brilliant!! Oh, but wait, I'm forgetting to give them credit for taking care of their own American people during Hurricane Katrina. "Brownie did a good job!" Jeez, you know, I almost forgot to thank them for their GREAT job of handling the economy, we had the greatest economic breakdown since the depression. The housing market failed, he spent our surplus and bankrupted the treasury, Lehman Brothers went bankrupt and unemployment skyrocketed.
Obama's failure, well, he didn't close GITMO. Yep, I see the similarities!!!
hunter....kept us 'fairly safe' after 9-11-01? How come not since 9-10-01?
The Border Agent would be alive had Bush not started an operation called Fast and Furious.
The attack on the embassy would not have happened had it not been brought upon by some right wing extremist Koran burning so called preacher.


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After just having walked down a few minutes from Electric Pass Peak back towards the Pass (the peak is a fun 13635 ft / 4156 m elevation), I remembered to take this short panorama to show the surroundings. You can see the peak just descended in the middle of the film, and just before you'll see Cathedral Lake in the distance, along with the meadow of wild flowers through which the hike to the peak takes you.
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On this day on Asymptotia...
- Heretic...? - 2011
- Coming Soon! - 2009
- Draw - 2008
- Last Night in Aspen - 2007
- Alternatives to the Alternatives - 2006
- Phenoms Vs Strings: The Game - 2006


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Personal Growth and Development – Your Analytical Training Can Become Barriers to Personal Growth and Development
Contrary to what most of us know, an analytical mind can become barriers to personal growth and development.Peter Drucker, one of the great thinkers of modern management, observed that young executive stalled in their career because they lack the essential skills to walk into a situation and grasp the whole picture at once – the gestalt. It is amazing how much details we failed to notice, when our perception sensibility is clouded by our pre-occupation with analysis.
In typical business occasions, our thoughts are usually quick to perform analysis that often gets distorted by our values, judgments, and experience. As our mind is busy processing the information, we are distracted from hearing, sensing and seeing the obvious that is just in front of us. Without a trained mind, we fail to notice the change in voice tone, tightening of jaw muscle, tension in the shoulder, or subtle change in the eye. We often hear the spoken words without getting the real messages.
Excessive analysis does hamper perceptual sensibility, and can potentially become barriers to personal growth and development.However, it is incorrect to say that analytical skill is not important. The converse is true. Analytical thinking is one of key essential skills needed to dissect and solve complex problems.
However, we need to use our analytical skill as a tool effectively, and not become its slave. If we don't restraint its use, our analytical skill can really become barriers to personal growth and development. We need to let this capacity of our mind take a back seat, when it comes a time where other more powerful essential skills are required.What are the other more powerful essential skills?Whether you are an executive or entrepreneur, your career success hinges on the ability to quickly grasp the key issues among fuzzy noises in critical situations.
Your performance in all aspects of life can be improved if you master three essential skills to enhance your perceptual sensibility – Instinct, Creativity and Imagination.InstinctOur instinct is powerful tools that can help us gain a lot more information than our usual senses. It can tell us things in our environment that directly affects our well-being. Sometime, certain information or thoughts just come to our mind, prompting us to take certain actions that greatly impact the course of our life. Instinct is the higher kind of knowledge that comes from direct experience. When instinct is at work, we just know it without any need to figure anything out or to analysis the situation.
Our heightened sense of awareness receives all the information we need without us trying too hard.CreativityCreativity runs opposite to analysis. It is only possible when the mind thinks in a non-linear way. Creativity can help us solve problems at a higher level that is impossible with analysis. Besides increasing our effectiveness in work, it also adds color and beauty to our life.Many people never thought that they are creative. We failed to realize that everyone has a mind that is a huge creative force. Creativity is a natural and constant process of our mind. However, creativity is often inhibited by rules and restrictions that are imposed on it externally.
This is in stark contrary with analysis, where rules and restriction are the basis of its function.Creativity can be nurtured with a spirit of adventure, as well as the willingness to experiment and change the rules. A simple way to kick-start the development of creativity is to make changes to things that we do day in and day out as a matter of rules or habits. In our daily life, there are plenty of opportunities to find new ways to do the same old things. By consciously looking out for ways for improvement, we activate the creative genius within us to start exercising its creative muscle.ImaginationImagination is the language of the subconscious mind, which defies analysis. It helps direct our creative force, and lead our thoughts into a multi-dimensional paradigm. There are two ways to use our imagination: Reflective or Active.Using imagination in a reflective way tune your attention inward to develop intuition. On the other hand, using imagination in an active way helps build your vision and creates the outcome you want.Concluding Remarks: It is clear that instinct, creativity and imagination runs on a totally contrasting mental paradigm from analytical thinking. In fact, the development of the above three essential skills will be obstructed when we put our analytical skill on over-drive.
These powerful resources are within everyone one of us. With constant practice, you can develop these skills to enhance your perception sensibility, which plays a critical role in your personal growth and development. Now, are you convinced that your analytical skills can become barriers to personal growth and development?
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14 indisputable laws of perfect health
It is natural the human desire for success in health and long life. But how to live longer, to be vital and energetic until old age and not to start the day with a handful of pills? For that you need to take care of yourself and start changing your habits. Is never too late to do something for yourself. You can start with small steps, but make them regularly, they can take you far.
- Maintain a healthy body weight without major differences in weight;
- Eat balanced and rational – eat more fruits and vegetables;
- Reduce salt consumption;
- If you drink alcohol, reduce it to a minimum or reduce it to one glass of red wine in the evening;
- Build your daily routine that includes time for you – enough rest time for hobbies, care for your loved ones and time for socializing and communication;
- 6. Do not stay front of the TV or the computer for too long;
- Find time for enough sleep. Since we only have a 24-hour day in our busy days we have left sleeping in the background. But for good sleep, it is better to build habits such as going to bed at the same time every night and create an appropriate sleep environment in your bedroom;
- 8. Stay away from various mental addictions and bad habits – alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gambling, food, shopping and more.
- Keep moving. Even if you don't have enough time for active sports activities look for other ways to activate your muscles;
- Do not miss preventive medical examinations and be interested by your health;
- Avoid taking many unnecessary medications and supplements;
- Drink plenty of water. Drink at least a liter and a half fresh water a day, possibly up to 2-3 liters of water and herbal teas before eating. In the best case drink ate least a glass of water half an hour before each meal. Avoid sodas and sweetened juices that contain large amounts of sugar or harmful sweeteners;
- Avoid stressful situations if possible and look for ways to mentally overcome them. Some of the previous steps can help reduce the stress;
- Do not use your age as an excuse! There is no limit in age for sport. Older people should also try to maintain physical shape, if possible. Those at increased risk of fractures and injuries need to perform exercises that improve their balance.
The truth is that the practical application of these tips is not easy for many people. But remember that the successfulhealth is in your hands. With little discipline you can achieve amazing results.
Perfect health is not a medical conclusion, but a way of life: it means to be sensitive and responsive to all aspects of your body, mind and spirit; the success in reaching perfecthealth is an approach to life that each of us determine to achieve their highest potential for physical and mental well-being now and forever.
Example Of Personal Goals
Have you been seeking an example of personal goals? You have come to the right place. Today, you will discover several examples of personal goals. As you read, discover the example of personal goals that meet your needs and help propel you forward to success, and achievement.
There are many areas of personal goals. These areas are great and important for every human being. There is a place for all of them. Without them we cant live fulfilling lives. It amazes me that so many people dont set goals. The problem then becomes the floating in life, and for you I dont want that to happen, so it gives me great please in having you here making use of what you read.
First let us look at example of personal goals, and then we will look at how to structure them so it will have more meaning in reaching them. Remember goal setting is pointless, it is utilizing goal setting for 2 purposes, the what, and where. All you want to know is what it is that you want, and where you need to get to. With the ultimate purpose to have that goal achieved.
Personal goals could include:
* Career
* Health
* Relationships
* Personal development goals
So how do we structure these goals? Let us consider a career goal. Let us say you want to become a doctor. Let us say this is a major leap. Now I dont fully know the intricacies of becoming a doctor! But, let us give it a go!
First we know that you just cant get up and call your self a doctor and start practicing! At least not in almost all countries! So let us lay this down.
I am a doctor practicing, and healing people. It is my job and I love it.
We have the goal in a present tense format, as if it has already been achieved. Next we have the purpose, and some emotion. This is a well formed goal.
We also want to have a date we want to get there by. Without a deadline, we would not focus enough to achievement. It would take decades to make progress. The deadline needs to be realistic. To become a doctor in 3 months is not possible. To be able to run a mile in 3 months is possible.
Next we need to know how to get there. Invariably education would be needed. Then from passing, actually getting the job. And that is the beginning, all what you strove for.
Another goal we may look at is a personal development goal. Let us say you want to learn French. I will put that down, as my sister has been in France for the last few days!
I know how to speak fluent French. I can communicate with French people and they understand what I am saying!
We may set this goal for 2 years time.
Again the same principles apply. Example of personal goals can include a number of different areas, however, now you have some example of personal goals that can help you formulate your own goals and get excited as you go forward to achieving them.
Smart Ideas: Pins Revisited
Carbide Punches And Carbide Pins Can Be Used To Remove Roll Pins The projects related to metalwork make use of materials like carbide punches, carbide pins and roll pins to join two pieces of metals together. Roll pins are solid pieces of metal that are fit tightly into the hole of the machine. There are moments when site works need to remove these roll pins when repairing and maintaining the machines and equipment. There are moments when these pins may be hard to extract and there are things that you can do about them. Using Punches To Deal With The Situation This procedure, which is considered as one of the easiest ways for roll pin removal, begins with exposing both ends of the pin. It is during these instances that workers use a small diameter drift pin punch such as carbine punches to be utilized. Professionals and workers have to make sure that the size of these drift punches is smaller than the hole that holds the roll pins. Workers who are doing this process should be careful about flattening the ends of the roll pins when the roll pin removal takes place. They can choose to use a small-sized hammer and employ short strokes so they can push the roll pins from their current placement using a small drift pin punch such as carbide punches.
9 Lessons Learned: Products
When Workers Drill And Tap
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There are some moments when the backside of the hole cannot be accessed or is blocked, or some roll pins are wedged tightly into place. In these cases, there is a need for workers to drill out the center of the roll pin using carbide drill bits. The cooling function of a penetrating oil can help you when drilling out, that is why it is important that you make sure you have applied this kind of oil. Afterwards, the center pin hole can be tapped so you can able to insert a bolt. Bolts are useful when pulling out the pins from the hole. You can choose to use a self-tapping hardened screw if the pin is more difficult to tap. Using a screwdriver should be able to let you drive the screw into place. You can use a slide hammer from your tool box to offer some knocks on the bolt for pin assembly from the precision hole. It is important to remember that you might be asked to alter the end of the slide hammer to fit the size of the screw with the roll pins and the bolts as well. Since you applied a considerable amount of oil into the roll pins, allow it to seep in. This oil can help loosen the roll pin. Drilling Out With The Help Of Carbide Bits, Pins And Punches When you use carbide bits, punches and pins, you can be able to remove the roll pins from being tight inside the roles due to rusts. Exercise extra caution when you do this.
Developing Personal Excellence
Developing Personal Excellence
"With regard to excellence, it's not enough to know, but we must try to have and use it." Aristotle
Developing excellence doesn't happen overnight. There are no quick and easy ways to develop excellence in our families, lives or careers. We can't attend a seminar and as a result magically become excellent. We can't read a book and have it all figured out in a day. And we can't just tell ourselves we have excellence and then automatically possess it. Developing excellence takes time; it's hard work and can take a lifetime to develop.
The word excellence is defined as the quality of excelling, possessing good qualities in high degree. It also means to excel in something. The word excellent means something is very good of its kind, eminently good or first class. In other words, something that is excellent is superior.
Excellence is not perfection. It's not performing flawlessly or without mistakes. Excellence is a process and developing excellence is a mind-set, a mind-set that says, "I'm working toward excelling at something and I desire to possess good qualities in high degree." It can also mean that I am striving to be excellent, a mind-set that says, "I want to be very good at what I do. I want my life and work to be superior."
Developing excellence is a process in which we strive to excel and live a life full of good qualities. Excellence is not a one-time event – it's a way of life. And to possess anything in high degree or to be first class, we need to practice.
In my own life I haven't always liked to practice. This is probably the reason I was never good in sports. I always wanted to be good without the practice it took to get good. I wanted results without the work. Unfortunately, that's not possible. To achieve anything in life we must work at it. We must practice it. And then we become excellent.
I've spent many years trying to do things quickly and wanting results fast. When I published my first book, I wrote it quickly, got it published and went out into the marketplace to begin selling it. I didn't do any research, ask for any feedback or make a plan as to how I would sell it. I just did it.
And while I'm glad I did it, I would do it differently if I had it to do over again. I would have taken more time, asked for feedback and done research on books similar to mine. I would have asked more questions, taken more time to brainstorm and been willing to be critiqued.
Live Without Regret
Being excellent also means living without regret. And even though I would do it differently today, I do not regret publishing my first book. It's been a huge success and I'm proud of my accomplishment.
I believe developing excellence means we learn from the past and use it to excel in our future endeavors. It's not about bashing ourselves for past mistakes – that only keeps us from developing excellence. Developing excellence means learning from the past, deciding what worked and what could have worked better, and then applying our learnings to future projects.
Some of the things I learned from my first publishing experience can apply to all areas of my life.
I learned to slow down and think through any project before forging ahead.
I learned to let go of my need for immediate results.
I learned to look at the big picture before moving ahead.
I learned to ask for help and to get feedback from people I trust.
I learned to research my ideas and the resources available.
Another Chance
One of the neatest things about developing excellence is that we always have another chance – we're never done. Developing excellence is a work in progress.
I now have an opportunity to apply what I learned from my first book and use the knowledge as I begin writing my second book. I did my homework this time. I asked for feedback, held a focus group and researched my market. I've also taken the time to let my ideas come to life and to really think about the focus of my book, its audience and the results I desire through this publishing effort.
It feels good to be able to put into practice some new ways of developing excellence. I know my business will never be perfect but I'm committed to continually developing excellence in business and in my personal life.
And as you take steps to further create excellence in you life, remember to practice, live without regret and take full advantage of second chances.
7 Keys to Developing Excellence
Take the time. Excellence takes time. Be patient with yourself, as results do not always come overnight.
Think through the process. No matter what type of project you are undertaking, be sure to think through the entire process. Look at the big picture or end results before diving in.
Be persistent. Keep moving forward despite setbacks. Things will get in the way – that's life. Just keep moving ahead and you'll develop more excellence in your life.
Ask for feedback. Receiving feedback is a great way to make sure your project will get the results you desire and it may keep you from going down the wrong path. Though receiving feedback is not always fun, just remember it will help you develop excellence.
Study excellence. Research your ideas as well as any experts in your field. There are people out there who have accomplished what you want to accomplish – study them. Learn how they accomplished their goals and look for the ways they were excellent.
Practice new techniques. Practice makes excellence. You will never be perfect at anything but you can be excellent at many things.
Celebrate small successes. It's essential to recognize your achievements, no matter how small. If you have taken steps toward excellence development and have results – applaud yourself!
Professional Development Of Teachers
Professional development is essential for every individual, whether employed or not. It is vital for every business and professional organization to increase the knowledge and skills of their employees. They should strive to enhance the quality of performance, to ensure an improvement on the personal and professional front. A professional development program boosts the individual's career, through travel, research, workshops and seminars and by working with professionals who are experienced. Professional development training courses are not only applicable to people in business or management, but are also important for professionals such as teachers, technicians, nurses and engineers.
Several professional development programmes offered to teachers in different parts of the world. If these programmes prepare the quality of teachers, then they can better serve the needs of the growing population. Methodology which we adopted for these programmes including seminars, training practices and surveys etc. Then we evaluate it through data which we collect from reflective journals, portfolios, classroom observations, group work, discussions and presentations
As a young teacher I yearned for the day when i would know my craft so well, be so competent, so experienced, and so powerful, that I would walk into any classroom without feeling afraid. (P. J.Palmer, 1998, p. 57).
At the secondary level many teachers with strong background in mathematics but they did not courses in probability and statistics as part of their preparatory degrees and there is no any curriculum work in their pre-service education courses. There is a major problem that teachers have not much knowledge even about their own subjects. Professional development of teachers is now recognized as an important component of policies which enhanced interest in research that identifies feature and importance of effective professional learning. Today funds are allocated to promote professional development programmes, through this it provides opportunities to learn and we all know that great teachers create great students and many school going student's achievements related to their teachers. So it is critical to pay close attention to how we train and support both new and experienced teachers? So Ongoing professional development keeps teachers up-to-date on new research that how children learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom and new resources.
According to Darling-Hammond (1994) teachers professional development is a process of enhancing teachers' status through increased awareness and an expanding knowledge base. Interpretation of teacher's professional development as an investigation of their practice is shared by other researchers.
With the passage of time, many societies changes their education system, they are making educational reforms and the most important part of these reforms is Professional development for teachers, they are finally got a point that only through teachers they can improve their society, they can enhance the potential of their new generation. In Pakistan during 2005-6, the professional development programmes were piloted in 100 schools in three Towns of the district Tandlianwala, Samundari and Faisalabad City and is now being developed in 500 schools up to 2008. In Pakistan there are a lot of teacher training institutes but unfortunately these are not sufficient to fulfill the demands of untrained teachers. Warwick and Reimers (1995) refers to some of the factors which are responsible for falling the standard of education and these are unmotivated faculty and students, inactive dean, and a lack of supervision. In institution of Pakistan the professional development is consider with knowledge, so the person gives full attention to acquire knowledge through text books and lectures, but the professional development means acquiring expertise in the relevant field. Just to know about anything is not enough but doing that work is a part of professional development. Professional development is like a model which take cares of knowledge, skills and attitude and in other words professional development programmes should involve head, hand and heart.
- To update experienced and qualified curricular staff to maintain awareness of new developments in learning and teaching.
- To support policy making, planning, implementation and evaluation of teacher education and professional development in Pakistan.
- To recommend, what are the challenges that are faced public and private universities of Pakistan for effective professional development.
- To evaluate and analyses training provision to promote continuous improvement.
- To update experienced and qualified curricular staff to maintain awareness of new developments in learning and teaching.
The major purpose of this study is the need assessment for professional development of teachers in Pakistan. Need assessment is that process which gathers the need of individual, groups, communities or societies. If we use the process of need assessment in education then we identify the needs of student in particular subject, to determine the weakness of student's achievement, to determine the need of training for teachers and to determine the needs of local, regional and national educational system.
The worth of professional development for teacher is very important role, it improves the student's learning. Professional development creates educational reforms that not only update the skills and knowledge of teacher but it also enhance the student's productivity and achievements. In many participating countries 89% of teachers are engaged in professional development. Only 11% teachers have no concern with it. Out of 4 teacher only 1 teacher did not participate in professional development in Denmark, the Slovak republic and Turkey.
Ostern and Kott Kemp (1993) argue that :
· Teachers need professional growth opportunities.
· Working together improves professional growth or development.
· Explain or describe their own standards for more responsibilities.
Professional development programmes are efforts to bring change in the class room practices of teachers, in their attitude, in their beliefs and in the learning outcome of students. (Griffin, 1982, P.2)
Despite of all the importance of professional development , the research indicate the ineffectiveness of most programmes, majority of programmes fails because teachers are not too much interested in these programmes , they just take part in professional development for getting certification, and they want to show that they are better teachers. (Guskey, 1986)
Teachers attracts to professional development because they wants to expand their knowledge, their skills and abilities. They want to contribute their knowledge and skills and enhance their effectiveness. But its not enough to get knowledge and skills, the major role of teacher is now to implement these practices ,and also enhance the knowledge of students, and professional development are specific and certain rather than vague or general and practice ideas that directly related to day by day practices in their classrooms. (Fullen and Miles, 1992)
Jaworski (1996) says,
Pakistani culture, for example, encourages deference to older, wiser and more eminent members of the society. Education is situated in a hierarchical power structure where curricula are defined externally to schools and success is measured by examination performance (pg.69).
(source: Thomas R.Guskey, 200, Vol8)
Professional development in a broader way refers to the development of person in his or her professional role. More specifically we can say that professional development is a professional growth which teacher achieves in gaining increased experience and examine his or her professional career systematically. Professional development includes formal experience as well as informal experiences. Formal experiences such as attending seminars, professional meetings and workshops etc, and informal experiences such as watching television documentaries and reading professional publications etc. (Glatthorn, 1995, P. 41)
Diploma in Higher education (DHE)
This kind of training arranged for two months during summer vacations for consecutive three years for teachers. Those teachers who participate in it, and complete their training programmes of six month in three years, diploma in higher education with two increments should be awarded.
Certificate in higher education (CHE)
This kind of training arranged for three months for lecturer who are selected for universities and colleges.This training is compulsory for each teacher. Main concept of this training is to enhance the practical skills.
Periodic Training ( PT )…
This is a one month training for teachers to enhance their capabilities, their knowledge and their competencies. This is a periodic training which held after every five years and teacher should have brilliant chance to improve their skills.
(Source: Naveed Sultana, 2004)
There are some professional standards which we discuss here.
Standard-1: Subject Matter Knowledge… Teacher understand the basic concept, theories, history,latest trends in national and international level and process of getting knowledge of that subject which they are going to teach.
Standard-2: Human Growth and Development… Teacher understand how students acquire knowledge, skills and develop habit of mind. How to identify the development abilities of student and provide opportunities to that support their intellectual, emotional and physical development.
Standard-3: Knowledge of Islamic ethical values/Social life skills… Teacher understand the Islamic ethical values and practices in the light of Quran and Sunnah, and promote it. The values which are globally accepted are being promoted.
Standard-4: Instructional planning and strategies… Teacher understand the instructional planning and design short term as well as long term plans which is based on student's needs and development progress and then develop a strategy to achieve these goals.
Standard-5: Assessment… Teacher use different types of assessment for evaluating how students learn, how they implement their knowledge in their practical life. The result of such kind of assessment improve teaching and learning.
Standard-6: Learning Environment… Teacher creates a supportive and respective learning environment that encourage student's positive social interaction in learning and self motivation.
Standard-7: Effective communication and use of technology… Teacher use verbal or non verbal kind of communication techniques for supportive interaction with students. Teacher also use technologies in class rooms and laboratories activities.
Standarad-8: Collaboration… Teacher build a relationship with student's parents and their guardian to support student's learning.
(Source: Policy and planning wing, Ministry of education, 2009)
There are some types of professional development..
· Courses/workshops.
· Education conference or seminars.
· Qualification programmers.
· Observation visits to other school.
· Participation in a network of teachers.
· Individual or collaborative research.
· Mentoring or peer observation and coaching.
· Reading professional literature.
· Engaging in informal dialogue with peet.
(Source: Naveed Sultana, 2004)
There are number of factors which were identified as importance for its success. Several of these factors are described below.
· Continual development of lead trainer.. Regular training workshops and seminar which is based on new practices and knowledge encourage the trainer to participate in these special conferences and seminarswhich enabled them to keep up to date with new technologies. This knowledge enhancement is not only benefited for teachers but also for these learners who learn from these teachers.
· Sharing knowledge and skills… Teacher learns from others teachers in their institutions and training centers. Teacher gain confidence after using these tools in class rooms which they have learned.
· Collaboration and partnership… Teacher development programmes build a partnership among teachers, trainers, supervisors and university exporters. These networks facilitate sharing of knowledge which lead to further improvement.
· Support from Principal and administrative… It is important for principal and administrative that they provide support and opportunities that they enable them to apply these knowledge and technologies which they learn from training.
Study is helpful in providing ground realities concerning the execution and implementation of the program. Findings of the study will be helpful to develop a comprehensive plan for further improvement in the universities.Majority of respondent stated that professional training of univeristy teachers is necessary for their professional development in latest knowledge, skills, teaching techniques, technology, evaluating techniques and social, administrative skills. Only training enhance the mental and social development.
- Lack of appropriate training programmes and methods.
The major problem is the lack of appropriate training programmes. One of the teacher said that some teachers wants to learn and enhance their knowledge but there is not sufficient programmes to meet their needs and they unable to enhance their capabilities and the methods of training is also not good, because the level of understanding of every person is changed, some people wants to enhance their knowledge orally and some wants to use text books and other material.
- Lack of modern techniques.
There is lack of modern techniques, if teacher able to understand and work with these techniques and can enhance the productivity of students but unfortunately he is not be able to do like that because there is no enhancement in technology. In university arrangement of multimedia is another a big problem, if teacher wants to prepare his lecture on this new technique that he can enhance the knowledge of students and provide a know how about this useful technique but there is a lack of multimedia and teacher cannot teach their students with their own will.
- Lack of research and Text Book knowledge.
It's a very natural phenomenon today that student just based on text book knowledge. Because in training programmes trainers just provide work books, teacher guide and audio cassettes, through this teacher enhance their skills but there is not practical work, there is no any research, they do not train the teachers properly that how to do research and what is the benefits so like that teacher teach their students, they provide them notes and other material to learn, they do not encourage them to do research for enhancing their knowledge.
- Lack of communication and collaboration.
Respondent says that there is a lack of communication and collaboration. Teachers don't want to discuss the problems with other members of department. One of the teacher said that there is a communication gap which create a hindrance to improve their quality.
- Time management problem.
Mostly the training held in summer vacations. So sometime it happens that many teachers are busy with their families, get to gathers, and many times mostly teachers are in abroad for PHD or M.Phill so they cannot attend these training programmes.
- Lack of evaluation techniques.
There is no training in test constructions, marking and analyzing the results, due to this many teachers don't aware of evaluation techniques which could help to evaluate the student as a whole.
- Lack of resources and budget.
That's the major problem that there is a lack of resources and budget. Government sometime does not involve in these training programme due to budget problems, and teacher who wants to get knowledge he unable to get it. One of the teacher said that limited resources creates a great hindrance, like teachers do not have proper books facilities, the books which is available in libraries that sometimes are not relevant with his subjects. There is a lack of net facility, teacher cannot search their material for enhancing the skills of students.
- Teacher should demonstrate the use of effectiveness of modern methods and techniques of teaching in the classrooms. The advance technology like multimedia and video conferencing should be used to improve teaching.
- Teacher should be trained in evaluation and measurement techniques. These techniques remove the deficiencies of students.
- Teacher's professional development must be as a long term process which begins with the initial stages and ends when the teacher retires from the profession.
- Teacher should create a friendly learning environment in which student easily learn everything which teacher wants to teach. Through this friendly learning environment students will not hesitate to ask every problem which he or she is facing during their studies programmes.
- Proper training programme should be held for teacher's professional development. In training programmes explanatory printed text, work books, teacher guide, audio cassettes, video programmes which demonstrating various teachers models, teachers kit, practical work books should be included to make teacher more competent, effective and knowledgeable.
- Actions researches should be encouraged in the classes. Those teachers who promote new technology and methods should rewarded properly.Provide the resources that teacher can enhance the knowledge of students. Seminars should be held after every two month
Your Essential Personal Development Quiz
The following questionairre is designed to be thought provoking and give you an idea of the positive things you can do in order to help you achieve success in yourlife more quickly. Simply answer the following questions as honestly keep a count of your score and refer to the score chart at the end.
1) Do you regularly look at yourself to see what is working for you and what is not in terms of your personal goals?
a) Yes, on a day to day basis. (3 points)
b) Yes, weekly. (2 points)
c) Yes, monthly or more. (1 point)
d) No never. (0 points)
Regularly assessing your progress and monitoring what is working for you and what is not is essential practice for success. By doing so you can constantly modify your behavior to include more of the practices that increase your success rate and cut out the not so productive practices.
2) When you have a problem do you…
a) Actively seek help from an expert source? (3 points)
b) Struggle on yourself? (1 point)
c) Give-up? (0 points)
Whilst never giving in is always an essential ingredient for success, they say 'success is on the other side of frustration' asking or seeking the opinion of an expert or some one more qualified than you is the best option here. This can be in the form of Cd's, tapes, books, friends, professional acquaintences or even life coaches. All of these sources have the potential to improve your learning curve dramatically and propel you towards your goals quicker than if you were trying to do so on your own.
3) Are you aligning your self with people of similar goals or with people who have already achieved those goals?
a) Yes, I seek out these people purposely. (3 points)
b) Yes, but more by luck than anything. (2 points)
c) No. (0 points)
Successful like-minded people provide you with the opportunity to both benefit from their expertise and to be the source of advice for others too. They can provide inspiration, motivation and are an excellent contact for future projects, joint ventures and so on. Modeling successful people is one of the keys to success, take the best qualities of the successful people and the skills they use and apply them to your own life. Don't be shy or worried about asking for help, you know, many people do like to help! Success is of course possible on your own but usually it's a great deal quicker and more pleasurable with others.4) Do you have realistic goals written down with an appropriate timescale and plan?
a) Yes, all of the above. I know exactly what they are. (3 points)
b) Err, about two of the above. (2 points)
c) One of the above. (1 point)
d) None of the above. (0 points)
Of course goals are essential, if you don't know what the destination is how can you know which direction to drive in or even when you arrive? Also making them too challenging can be demotivating as you gaze at how far ahead they are, choose something that you believe is possible for you. Writing goals down has also been proven to be a key determinant of success many times over.
5) Are you trying new things and taking risks to see if you can find new way of doing things more efficiently?
a) Yes, daily (3 points)
b) Yes, weekly..ish (2 points)
c) Yes, monthly…ish (1 points)
d) No/rarely (0 points)
It often takes a risk to find a new way of doing something that will improve your situation, be bold.Of course you may make many mistakes that set you back but just one new discovery could put you miles ahead!
6) Do you make time for yourself regularly to rest, relax and re-focus on what is important for you and your life?
a) Yes, nearly everyday. (3 points)
b) Yes, once or twice a week. (2 points)
c) Yes, monthly. (1 point)
d) Less often. (0 points)
Giving yourself time to relax and re-focus is an essential part to staying healthy and mentally alert and on target. It gives you time to think and reflect upon your current progress and how you can make faster progress and also it lets you enjoy the journey towards your goals more.
7) Do you find yourself thinking the same negative thoughts of worry and fear each day?
a) No, if I think negative I am able to change this.(3 points)
b) Sometimes (1 point)
c) Yes, a few times a day. (0 points)
Developing your own tactics to avoid negative thoughts is very helpful to prevent you spiraling downwards. Some people have a favourite affirmation or quote in order to kick start their positivity other people have a favourite song or like to make a list of things they are thankful for in order to start thinking positive again. Remember, if you are worrying about something you are not really living in the now. If you are playing with your children then play with your children don't be physically with them and mentally someplace elsethe same aplies to your work, if you are worrying you are wasting energy and thought power.
OK, lets see add up your scores out of a maximum of 21
14 – 21 points: Good job you should find you are making progress towards your goals, just have a look where you lost a few points, jot down why and try and implement the ideas into your life. This should really give you an edge.
7 – 13 points: OK, you have the basics of a successful personal development outlook, however there are a few things that you can do that will seriously increase your chances of success. It would definitely be worth looking into your areas of weakness.
0 – 6 points: Lets cut to the chase, not the most inspiring score. The good things is about that is that there are lots of good things that you can start doing immediately to improve your progress towards your goals, presuming you have any. make this a new start and use the guidelines above to develop a new and effective plan for your future.
And lastly a few words of advice, If you are in a bad situation, get busy again. Rather than focusing on the bad situation do what you can do now to improve it, this will immediately draw your attention towards more things that you can do positively, then try and be thankful for those positive things and recognise that there is always a way out! Recognise that every moment is a new choice, consistently make the new choice about yourself that reflects who and what you want to be? The only guarantee in life is that it will not stay the same, keep choosing your highest good each and everyday.
The Beginners Guide To Professionals (Chapter 1)
Steps in Getting the Best Locksmith in Houston If you are looking for a locksmith in Houston, there are things that you need to consider. You need to ensure that at the end of the day, you get only the right professional for the job given that you are entrusting him or her the very important task of providing you with protection. There are certain things that you have to look for in a good locksmith. In this article, you will know everything that you need to know about these professionals and because of this, you will surely end up with only the best one. The first thing that you have to do is to make sure that the person that you are planning to hire is someone skilled and knowledgeable in the field. You need to make sure that they know everything about the latest and most advanced technology being used today. These tools are the key in making things so much easier for the locksmith and it will also guarantee your safety and that of your loved ones and belongings. Many of them are also known to allow you to save a great deal of time and money. For you to get only the best results, you need to hire the company that ensures that their locksmiths are regularly updated.
Finding Parallels Between Keys and Life
What You Should Know About Professionals This Year
Another thing that you need to look into is the availability of the professional. Take note that there can be emergencies where you would need the help of these services providers during godly hours. There is one way for you to avoid worrying about this kind of emergency and that is to hire someone who is available 24/7. To avoid going over the process of hiring a locksmith all over again, you need to make sure that you are going to get someone who is highly trustworthy. And the last thing that we are going to cover here is the experience of the professional. The last thing that you want is to get a services provider who seems to be very clueless in all of it. After all, experience is and will always be the best teacher. There are different kinds of locksmiths that you can hire in Houston. There are those who focus on providing security for commercial spaces while there are those that mainly cater to clients who need services in their residential properties. It is very important that you identify your most important needs before you start with your search for the right person for the job. You need to get a professional who is specializing in the field that you need. And given that our lock and key emergencies are not limited to our spaces, it would be a great help if you get someone who knows a great deal about car locks also.
Presentation Skills – The Path To An Impactful Presentation
Most roles in business require good presentation skills. Not only is proficient communication essential to convey information, an exciting or entertaining delivery is an integral ingredient for keeping an audience's attention and ultimately getting the response you want. A successful presentation will have energy from beginning to end, engage the audience, use dynamic body language and include innovative and creative ways of bringing facts to life and making them memorable. All the while, 'death by PowerPoint' should be avoided at all costs. Competent presentation skills can be used in many aspects of working life, from winning pitches, to getting a pay raise. Getting your messages across with impact will give you the best possible results.
Preparation is synonymous with success. A poorly planned presentation, lecture or pitch will leave you nervous, easily distracted and vulnerable to a feisty audience if you haven't got your facts straight. You will need to identify your target audience, pin-point the purpose of the delivery, and be clear about what your key messages are. After that you need plenty of practice to ensure you stay within the allotted time, get over any potential tongue twisters and fine tune the content. There are so many tangents that an inadequately planned presentation can go down; the more you rehearse, the more of these winding paths you will discover, along with dead-end statements that you can choose to avoid. More importantly you can ensure you can bring your content to life and make if highly impactful. If you can practise in front of someone who will give you feedback, or video yourself, so that you can see how you come across, that will be highly beneficial. Ideally, for a big and important presentation you might like to have some individual presentation skills training or coaching for some expert and tailored advice.
First of all it's necessary to understand your audience. Knowing who the audience are their roles, objectives and interests should inform the way you plan and deliver a presentation. Right from the start, all your key messages should you be tailored to meet your objectives and theirs. Make sure that all references, anecdotes and metaphors relate to the topical issues and interests of your audience, ensuring sure that you keep it relevant to the ideas under discussion.
It's very important to open your presentation with a bang. It's far easier to present to an audience who's attention you've grabbed and which is engaged. There are several ways to do this: you might like to start with a striking or surprising fact, ask them a question, introduce an analogy or crack a joke. These are just a few ideas – there are many more ways to open with impact.
Using PowerPoint, or another form of media display can bring a presentation to life, clarify points and help them stick in people's minds. However, it can also have the opposite effect, so it's crucial to get it right. Any slides used in a presentation should be kept to a minimum and include only the key points. As a guide, you should include no more than 6 words per line and 6 lines per slide. This keeps the slides clear and easy to read and avoids overload. It can also be helpful to reveal each point separately as you talk about it, to avoid the audience jumping ahead and not concentrating on what you're saying. If you do this though, ensure your reveals are consistent and that they're not whizzing in from all sides with crazy sound effects for each – this will just distract your audience and make you look amateur. Instead, it should be the words you use, the anecdotes and stories you tell and the relevant imagery you use that engage, amuse and inspire the audience.
Pictures, diagrams and graphs can help bring facts and figures to life and help them stick in people's minds. A carefully chosen image or chart can drive a point home far more successfully than a whole slide of words. Sometimes it can also be useful to use video clips to change the pace and add interest. They should be kept short though, to avoid the audience's attention drifting.
Finally, be prepared for questions. A well planned and informative speech will inspire listeners to respond with ideas you may not have considered, or inadvertently overlooked in research. It's a good idea to flag up from the beginning when you will be responding to questions, to avoid disruptive questions throughout. Once again, knowing the topic inside out will prepare you for questions from any angle. Give yourself time to respond, repeat the question back for the audience, try not to waffle when you reply and don't get emotional! If you don't know the answer, it's ok to admit that, but tell them you'll find out and get back to them. Or give them an answer to the best of your ability, but explain that you're not 100% sure.
There are many more tips to creating the perfect presentation, but these should get you started and help you to make your presentation clear, impressive and engaging. Presentation skills training will take you through many areas of tips and advice, give you the opportunity to practise and offer personalised feedback and advice.
How I Went From a Professional Poker Player to a Spiritual Entrepreneur
My Journey
From the age of 18 to 23 I played poker professionally. I made a good living and it allowed me to travel. Many believe that gamblers cannot be spiritual or aware human beings, but that is a myth that I have proven wrong.
I consider myself to be aware and as conscious as possible. Of course, I am not saying that I am the most aware person, but I do meditate, do yoga, exercise, look after my health and care deeply about many people in my life.
I have never worked a real job in my life, so it is as if the school of life has branded me as an expert in using the tools and resources around me in a creative way to make a living in an unconventional manner.
I quit playing poker because it did not resonate with me anymore. I felt a calling to do something online and I took my online business from $0 to $3,000 a month within 6 months. I worked hard and was lucky to find a few good mentors.
Going from Poker Pro to Entrepreneur
I have since then wanted to do something more. To give value back to you, who wants to become not only an entrepreneur, but an entrepreneur with honor, who follows his values and makes money in an ethical manner.
It all started by me researching online and looking for ways to make a living online in a way that I felt passionate about. I then bought a course and I found someone that was already successful doing what I wanted to do.
I have always operated in this way. I find someone who is successful and I ask them questions, practically making them my mentor. By finding someone that you trust and respect AND can help you, you will make progress much faster.
If you want to learn how to find your passion, visit my website today, where I share my own experiences and show you how you can improve your life and taste real freedom.


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Omar Kashoura's fashion career began after a fateful move to London in 1999. The English-Arabic designer first studied at the London College of Fashion, where he received first class honors, before going on to win the Gen Art Style Awards' Best International Menswear Designer in 2005. This widespread acclaim eventually turned into a career at Preen and later a consulting position with Unconditional. Kashoura's professional and academic success has continued to grow in the subsequent years—he received a masters degree from Central Saint Martin's and was been granted the Deutsche Bank Pyramic Award—which has helped cultivate his namesake brand to the hot-to-have label in London today.
What's hot right now?
Number one has to be Stephen Sondheim. This year, he turns 80 and there is a plethora of events in London to celebrate: Into the Woods at the open air theatre in Regents Park, which is such a perfect summer venue for plays (the stage is set in amongst the trees, and I have been the last two summers running—sun setting and a glass of Pimms in my hand…perfect!!); Passion at the Dommar, an independent theatre in the West End; and a Sondheim Prom night at the Proms. His productions are most unique and have a great sense of feeling. They are classic yet so modern and very sharp. You should check it out.
What are your favorite summer looks for men?
For the summer, and as a private sneak into my Summer collection for 2011, I would suggest wearing string vests with a super sharp navy suit on top. A return to masculinity and a new ease.
What is this summer's menswear must-have?
We produced some beautiful pebble print pieces for the modern gentleman exclusively for Oki-Ni. Very hot for the summer!!


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Electronic payment solutions aren't an option. Realizing this ARTAJASA were the first to set up the first Shared ATM network in Indonesia. Empowering consumers to transact with participating banks and financial institutions. For banks, it streamed their operations, significantly reduced costs and time of payment- related operations and receive fee bases, which resulted in economies of scale.
Today ATM Bersama offer many interbank facilities, including balance inquiry, cash withdrawal and real time-online transfer to other accounts of members of the shared network. In 2004 ARTAJASA initiated a cross-border ATM Bersama with partner provider MEPS, Malaysia to service Indonesian workers, students living there as well as tourists.
Singapore and Thailand have already been linked to the ATM Bersama network with NETS and ITMX respectively. ARTAJASA will continue to extend our across border ATM BERSAMA network to include more of ASEAN and to countries which host large numbers of Indonesian workers and students.To the consumer the wide presence of ATM Bersama and it the network that covers all major banks is a valuable contribution to their busy life-style. Undoubtedly it will contribute significantly to the loyalty of consumers to their respective banks.
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Features ATM Bersama are currently available as follows:
To support the operations of ATM Bersama, other than switching systems and data communication channels, ARTAJASA also provide settlement and customer care facilities.
Membership of ATM Bersama classified into 3 (three) classes of Principal Members, Associate Members and Affiliate Member.
1. Principal Member
Principal Member was a member of ATM Bersama that having ATM terminal. Requirements to become a principal member as follows:
2. Associate Member
Associate Members are members of ATM Bersama that does not have an ATM terminal. Requirements to become associate members are as follows:
3. Affiliate Member
Affiliate Member is a financial institution can become a member of ATM Bersama but does not qualify as a Principal or Associate member. Special rules that apply to Affiliate Member of: