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Geneva boutique advisory firm Atlanticomnium, which manages seven fixed income funds for GAM, is expanding its operations into the UK led by chief executive Jeremy Smouha whose father founded the firm.
The firm received FSA authorisation last month for a London office that will be led by chief executive Jeremy Smouha, who is also a senior consultant at GAM.
Smouha is one of GAM's founders and has been with the Swiss firm since 1983. He has held a number of different roles and most recently served as a senior adviser in the private clients division.
Smouha said he aims to grow the London office of Atlanticomnium gradually, adding a combination of analysts, sales and client services staff. The firm has $700m in assets under management.
The London office will assist with managing the seven GAM funds, which include three core funds: the GAM Star Credit Opportunities USD fund, the GAM Star Credit Opportunities GBP fund and the GAM Star Credit Opportunities EUR fund. Four other funds, the GAM USD Special bond fund, the GAM Euro Special Bond fund, the GAM Sterling Special Bond fund, and the GAM Interest Trend fund, feed into the core funds.
Smouha told Financial News: "In this low income environment, we are seeing huge demand for income-producing investments and the time seemed to be the right one to set up a London office to help support the Geneva operations."
The GAM Star Credit Opportunities USD had $229.8m in assets under management as of November 12 and has returned 18.3% over the last year. The GAM Star Credit Opportunities GBP has £46.2m and has returned 20.6% over the last year. The GAM Star Credit Opportunities EUR had €79.1m in assets as of November 12 and has returned 23.7% over the last year.
Smouha said: "It's been on my mind for a few years that perhaps it was time to grow the family company."
Smouha will continue to work with GAM on its private client relationships, but decided to shift his full-time work to Atlanticomnium, which was founded by his father in 1976.
His father, Richard Smouha, now serves as chairman of Atlanticomnium, while his brother, Anthony Smouha acts as its chief executive officer in Switzerland.
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The Maguglins were up against 300 archers from across the state, who were divided into age group categories.
These Oakville siblings have been shooting since they were toddlers and practice daily with their family in addition to their work with Brush Country Archery, which is coached by their mom, Sobrina Maguglin.
"Sometimes, we are really competitive," Syndilyn said.
Because their ages are so close and their practices match up, it was a tennis match between the two for who would come out on top. Where one did well, the other would come back on top in the next event.
Landyn was the least likely to win the modified 600 event but came back focused and ready to win.
"One of the hardest events for me is the modified 600," Landyn said.
But Landyn stepped up to the challenge and placed first in modified 600, and Syndilyn came in third. Then Syndilyn came back and placed first in field shooting, and Landyn placed second. Syndilyn also placed first in team relay, an event which has randomly assigned teammates, and Landyn came in third. He also won the clout competition.
"Many of the events were one point apart," Sobrina said. "For a family to finish off that close in scores, it made me happy that their focus was identical. They went in with similar ability and perfect focus; one arrow makes or breaks the deal. It was a tight race."
The Maguglins held a bake sale prior to the competition to raise funds for their trip, earning $200 on July 12.
"Part of that was teaching the kids to earn their money to go somewhere," Sobrina said.
Syndilyn said they started getting serious about competing when they were six or eight years old and started going to the bigger shooting competitions.
"I got first (place) at the first one I went to, and I was like 'whoa,'" Landyn said.
Syndilyn said practicing with their family and with Brush Country Archery was the key to their success, as she quoted Psalms 18:34.
"He trains my hands for battle, so I can bend a bow of bronze," Syndilyn said. "The focus, the hard work, the more energy you put into it — you have to be serious."
Sobrina said being mature enough to focus and have the physical and mental abilities match while competing is a big part of the discipline of the sport and how the kids are able to compete so well.
"As a parent and coach, you know they have the ability to win," Sobrina said. "It was super exciting to have done so well and have had so much competition."
Although the siblings excel under the pressures of competing and have a solid history of winning, they maintain a level of sportsmanship well beyond their age. Sobrina said while Landyn and Syndilyn were competing in districts, they helped an 8-year-old girl who was up against them and kept her spirits up when she couldn't reach the target.
"It's not about winning in a competition; it's about beating your personal best score," Sobrina said.
The Maguglins said they wanted to thank their sponsor, Black Swan's owner Arvid Danielson, their family and friends, and God for their success in archery. Black Swan's sponsorship provides them with their shooting equipment.


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FAQS from the China Volunteer Perspective
- 1 Will an iPhone work in China?
- 2 Should I purchase a cell phone before coming to China?
- 3 Should I purchase power converters before coming to China?
- 4 What about banking in China?
- 5 What kind of technology do you have at your work sites?
- 6 Which is better to keep in touch with home and China contacts - a Yahoo or Gmail account?
- 7 How do you communicate with your families and US friends?
- 8 Should I set up a website or is this not a good idea?
- 9 I read in the news China is stopping Facebook.
- 10 What is a good blogging site to use in China?
- 11 What kind of luggage do you recommend - hard side or duffel? I've found light weight bags in both.
- 12 Those packing lists include so many heavy items - is it really advisable to pack kitchen items and books?
- 13 When are you free to travel or have visitors?
- 14 What is the laundry situation?
- 15 Do you have roommates in your apartment?
- 16 What exercise options are available?
- 17 Have you had friends/family visit?
- 18 Do you wear contact lenses there or just glasses as they suggest because of pollution?
- 19 How much luggage did you bring?
- 20 Are feminine hygiene products hard to come by?
- 21 Are the students friendly?
- 22 Have you ever felt under-prepared for the teaching assignment portion?
- 23 What can I pack for my mental health?
- 24 What are some common secondary projects, and how do you decide what project to undertake?
- 25 What is the typical dress code for PCVs in China? What about facial hair and hairstyles?
- 26 How do current PCVs handle isolation and loneliness?
- 27 Can I find contact lens solution in China?
- 28 How do you get around? How is public transportation?
Will an iPhone work in China?
Nearly all volunteers buy cell phones and use them as their primary method of communication with others in China. Many US cell phones do not allow you to change the SIM cards so are not useful in China unless you figure out how to unlock them. If you have a phone in which you can change the SIM card, bring it and just buy a new SIM card.
As far as iPhones go, China is beginning to open up to them, but they are not the same iphones that are sold in the US and other parts of the world. There are restrictions on WiFi which you may have to research on the internet blogs to find out about. Try contacting Apple directly, they may be most helpful.
Should I purchase a cell phone before coming to China?
It may be cheaper and more convenient to purchase a cell phone when you arrive in China.People who purchase phones in America and bring them cannot send or receive Chinese characters. The reason this is important is you can get someone to put directions or locations in characters on your phone and its useful for getting help. Some people who don't have phones purchased here, however, are okay with it.
Should I purchase power converters before coming to China?
The plugs here are made for all types of plug sizes, so don't worry about it too much. If you end up needing one here, you could always go to the local computer center and purchase one for much cheaper than you could in America. Computers should be adaptable to different power currents. You will need a converter for things like an electric toothbrush if they are bought in the US.
What about banking in China?
Do you use a US debit card?
Everyone sets up a Chinese account once they get to their site. Most people bank with Bank of China. However, it is good to know that Bank of America and China Construction Bank have some sort of partnership. So if you bank with B of A, you can withdraw funds from your US account without any fees. Chase and other bank cards can also be used at ATMs in China to withdraw money or even check into some hotels, but contact your bank to see if your cards can be used in China. US bank and credit cards are also helpful for travel outside of China. Within China, credit cards are rarely used for purchasing items. Almost everyone uses cash.
What kind of technology do you have at your work sites?
Do you have document cameras and projectors in the classrooms? Do students use laptops or computer labs?
Some people have media classrooms with projectors and computers. Others have only chalk and a chalkboard. It varies. Some students may have their own computers but nothing is guaranteed. Internet cafes are becoming quite popular around China, so it may be likely that somewhere nearby there will be access to computers for students.
Which is better to keep in touch with home and China contacts - a Yahoo or Gmail account?
For now, gmail is great and widely used by volunteers. The current conflict with China and Google may create problems with that at some point in the futrue, and I believe gmail was blocked for a bit during the summer of 2009. Yahoo is also easy to use and has not been blocked. Hotmail is also accessible in China. Many Chinese use qq to communicate with each other. Some volunteers set up qq accounts. Also, texting is a good way of communicating as many people do not check their email as frequently as we may be accustomed.
How do you communicate with your families and US friends?
Skype is great. Set up a Skype account and ask your friends and family to as well. Also, most volunteers have cell phones. Friends and family can call for about 10 cents a minute on their end and it is free to receive calls. Also, everyone is required to have a land line at their site. Also, there is something called a "MagicJack," which is a USB that connects a phone through your internet and allows you to call America for free for the first year and renewal after that is $20, which may be cheaper than Skype for calling telephones phones, and you do not pay by the minute.
Should I set up a website or is this not a good idea?
Peace Corps asks that you notify them of any website/blog type things that you create as they want to ensure that you do not offend the government or your site hosts. You should think of what you post and how it will be perceived by outside readers. You can create passwords to limit this fear but not totally eradicate it. Also, many blogs and other web 2.0 things are blocked. Many people use proxies in order to access these sites, but it makes it a bit more difficult. It seems that wordpress is no longer blocked, but you never know.
I read in the news China is stopping Facebook.
Facebook, twitter, youtube, blogger, and many other user-generated sites have been blocked since the summer of 2009 if not before. You will learn about proxies or personal vpns once you arrive if you don't know about them and want to be able to access these types of sites.
What is a good blogging site to use in China?
Down time is something that is very common as a Peace Corps Volunteer and aside from integrating into your community this allows you the perfect opportunity to document your experiences and flourish your creativity through blogging. Each individual that holds a blog during his Peace Corps service will need to post some sort of disclaimer stating something to the fashion of: "The view and opinions expressed on this site are my own and do not reflect the goals or intents of the US government, The Chinese government or The Peace Corps. I alone am responsible for the content of this blog." Likewise you will be required to maintain a "suitable for all readers" approach to your blogging, this will be explained at length during your pre-service training. While Blogger.com is a very common site, it is not the best. Other options you might choose: Wordpress.com; Typepad.com; Livejournal.com, this site is not currently blocked in China; Thoughts.com are the most popular. I suggest Wordpress because it gives you the most options.
What kind of luggage do you recommend - hard side or duffel? I've found light weight bags in both.
Hard suitcase can be easier and harder. Peace Corps reimburses us for train travel when we are traveling on official business. A roller suitcase works most of the time and is less heavy to carry, but can be hard on stairs, etc. A backpack can be useful for traveling within China and in surrounding countries, especially if you are hopping on buses and trains.
Those packing lists include so many heavy items - is it really advisable to pack kitchen items and books?
You can buy most everything you need in China. If you are not in a big city, you can buy things when you go to the PC office in Chengdu or have them sent from home. You also get used to not having everything you did before. If there is one thing you can't live without, think about packing that. Books are floating around, but not as available as you might like. Ask around to other volunteers and have them sent later if you are really at a shortage. There are also e-readers (like the Kindle), which are more expensive but may be easier to pack. Amazon is also delivering to China now. If you enjoy reading, it may be difficult to find a lot of books in English here that are at a reasonable price in regards to our PC allowance. I have seen some volunteers utilize the Kindle program and purchase books online and read them off their computers. (Apparently with Kindle, as long as you "return" the book within a month, you get your money back.
If you need something very specific, like certain hair products or lotions that you prefer to use and you wish not to venture into Chinese products, then bring as much as you think you need. For packing, I found the best thing I packed was the stock pile of hair products. I have super curly hair that is difficult to manage, and since Chinese people typically don't have big, curly, frizzy hair, I knew product would be hard to come by.
As far as electronics go, don't worry too much about converters or adapters. Almost everything will work here, and if not you can buy adapters and converters here for much cheaper.
When are you free to travel or have visitors?
The first semester is generally from late August/early September to January 1 or early January. Then there is generally PC training. You are then free until March 1. The second semester starts in March and ends in late June. In between your first and second years of service, volunteers participate in a two week teacher training program. Then you are free from mid July until school starts. This being said, PC has various rules about vacation days that you will learn at the end of PST.
What is the laundry situation?
Most volunteers have their own washing machines in their apartments. Very few have a dryer, and most people hang their laundry outside to dry. You can buy detergent here; Tide is pretty popular. Something that may be useful, though, is a good stain remover. Dry cleaning is also available in almost all places.
Do you have roommates in your apartment?
No, we don't typically share our apartments with any roommates. In fact, Peace Corps regulations state that we can't have any roommates. There is one exception though, where the school didn't have two apartments for their two Volunteers, but they did have one huge one. So for this one site, there are two Volunteers living together (but they were asked first if they'd be willing and able to do it--- and now they say they can't imagine it any other way).
This is a video that a former China PCV made of his apartment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMie7fugY9U
What exercise options are available?
Most sites have some kind of gym option. You'll pay between 70 and 200 RMB per month for membership, depending on your site. I actually have a gym where I paid 588 RMB ($75) for 12 months. It has treadmills, weights and various exercise classes. I also regularly use my school's track to go running. Some people go running on the streets, but I'm not brave enough for that! (Too many stares, cars and too much pollution.) I have found a yoga class in my community. It is taught in Chinese, so is really my most authentic language experience. It has been nice, but requires a lot of observation on my part.
Have you had friends/family visit?
Yes! My parents came to visit me this past January. It was kinda hectic preparing for it, finding the flights, getting the visas, etc. But once it was all taken care of, it was great. They were here for only a week, but I think it was enough. My school was so happy to have my parents come visit, they hosted a pretty awesome "banquet" (nice, fancy dinner in a nice hotel) for my parents.
Do you wear contact lenses there or just glasses as they suggest because of pollution?
Many PCVs wear contacts regularly. But you absolutely should bring the glasses that Peace Corps suggests. Each site has different air quality. If you bring both contacts and the glasses, they you'll have the option to decide for yourself what you're most comfortable doing. Also, because so many people (especially students) need glasses in China, purchasing contact lenses can be cheap in comparison to America; however, Peace Corps will not reimburse for contact lens purchases. I have used both contacts and glasses. That being said, eye infections seem more common here. I got pink eye and the PC doctor asked me about contact use. I had been wearing glasses almost exclusively but have used contact lenses since I was 16, but her response showed her cautiousness with contacts. They are just not common here.
How much luggage did you bring?
I brought one big bag with wheels for all of my clothes, books, etc. I also brought backpacker's backpack for long trips here during the holidays. And I brought one school-type backpack that also holds my laptop. This bag is big enough for day trips and weekend trips, so it has also been really convenient. While here, I have bought a couple of bags that I use for my daily commute to school and stuff. They're really cheap.
Are feminine hygiene products hard to come by?
Tampons are VERY hard to come by typically, but you can find the OB kind in the bigger cities (our regional capital has them in the pharmacies). Pads are the regular commodity here, and are of good enough quality. I personally brought a year's worth of tampons with me from the States, and haven't regretted it.
Are the students friendly?
Students are SOOOOO friendly! They are very polite, and maybe a little timid, especially in the beginning. Some students are "too friendly," and PCVs wish they'd be given more space. Other students aren't assertive enough, and some PCVs wish the students would be more proactive in initiating relationships with the PCV.
Have you ever felt under-prepared for the teaching assignment portion?
I have never felt under-prepared for the teaching assignment, though I do go through waves of thinking I could be doing a better job--- that goes with the territory. Especially when my motivation is low, I think my teaching really suffers. But that is true with most jobs. Typically, the fact that you are a foreign teacher gives you TONS of "street cred" with the students, so you have a lot of leeway. (But if you just don't care about the job, students will pick up on that, and its a pretty bad experience for everyone involved--- this has happened with some PCVs, but the only reason was their own level of commitment to the job). So if you care about being a good teacher, that's enough! Everything else will absolutely fall into place. If you are a first time teacher, you may find that finding your "groove" may be stressful, but again this is no different from adjusting to the demands of a new job. Also, some veteran teachers who are also PCVs are developing a professional support network to support new teachers and serve as a resource for everybody.
What can I pack for my mental health?
Save room in your luggage for or arrange for shipping of seemingly non-essential items, but which are necessary for you to continue with your hobby. For example, photography equipment, musical equipment, yoga gear, cooking utensils or ingredients, sports equipment, art supplies, or any other supplies necessary. While some of this you can buy in China, sometimes it's nice to have something with a little personal history. Also, don't make all your packing practical, bring a few clothing items that make you feel like "yourself." Bringing your favorite toiletries (shampoo, lotion, Glide dental floss) is a nice reminder of home and the PC provided dental floss and local lotions aren't quite the same.
What are some common secondary projects, and how do you decide what project to undertake?
On a more personal note, as far as secondary projects go, Peace Corps usually encourages volunteers to wait until the second year before getting something really going. However, it really depends on the volunteer and the site they are placed at. Our primary assignments keep us pretty busy. Besides teaching, our primary assignment includes weekly office hours (where students will come to just chat with you) and weekly English Corner (an opportunity for students to practice English with you). At my site, PC has been established over time, and former volunteers had set up a weekly radio show and movie night - so I just picked up right away with these two projects. Early in my first semester, though, some students who had been in the previous volunteer's women's group asked me to reorganize something for the female students, so I did. Some volunteers opt to begin English resource centers at their schools (Mine already has one that was set up by a volunteer 6 years ago, so I am working on updating it,). I have met some challenges though when I tried to branch off and do another secondary project (teaching in the countryside), and my school suggested I wait till my second year. It really will depend on your situation and school. Other volunteers have done things like yoga classes, knitting groups, coaching sports teams, etc. Your Program Managers will be most helpful with this and will address it at Pre-service and In-service training. To be honest, I had ideas of secondary projects coming into China, but when you really assess the needs of your community, perhaps you will find your ideas of a secondary project won't be of much help to the community.
What is the typical dress code for PCVs in China? What about facial hair and hairstyles?
As far as dress code, you do not need to stock pile your suits. During training, Peace Corps expects you to dress in dress business casual (So for men, slacks and a button down or collared shirt, and the women, something along the same lines). Also, no open back sandals - but to be honest, you probably won't want to wear flip flops out too much because your feet will get dirty). No tie or jacket is necessary on a daily basis. However, bringing a suit or more formal wear for special occasions (like swearing-in, host family dinner, school functions, etc.) would be a good idea. Each school's expectation of dress code is different. Staying with the business casual attire is always safe, but this may be different from one site to the next.
PC China may send you some strict requirements to follow upon arrival. But once volunteers arrive at site they generally find a more lenient situation. Facial hair really doesn't seem to be so much of a problem as long as you keep it clean. Most Chinese men do not wear facial hair, but as long as PCVs keep the facial hair cleaned up, it doesn't seem to be a problem. Hair-wise, you can have whatever style you want, as long as you keep it professional. A bit shaggy is ok, but keep in mind, being here, people will judge you on appearance (or at least talk about it), and most people are traditional and conservative. So, all in all, keep your style as long as you feel like you can wear it professionally and does not compromise your sense of self.
How do current PCVs handle isolation and loneliness?
Isolation and loneliness are things that many of volunteers in China find are the most difficult to deal with. As a teacher, your schedule will fluctuate a lot, so if you have hobbies you like to stick with, then make sure you bring whatever necessary to keep your hobbies alive. Some volunteers keep themselves busy with language study, or other projects they pick up along the way in China. Some volunteers spend extra time outdoors or with students, pick up Tai Chi, travel, etc. From what I hear, downtime and alone time are 2 things PCVs all over the world have to get used to, but always have a back up plan to keep you occupied when you need. However, China is not a place where you will run out of options as far as new hobbies goes, it just depends on your drive. Even if you want to pick up a new instrument, there are instrument stores all over the place. Language isolation can be difficult. Learning Chinese requires a lot of work, and we spend a lot of time speaking English. Think about how you will tackle language learning and whether it is important to you to communicate with people besides your students and Chinese English speakers.
Can I find contact lens solution in China?
Contact lens solution is available, as contacts (or "invisible glasses" as they call them here) are becoming more common. Perhaps in more developed areas, like big cities, this can be found in eye glass stores. Peace Corps, however, does not cover the cost of contact lens expenses.
How do you get around? How is public transportation?
Public transportation is quite convenient in most places. The bus systems are pretty efficient, and you are never too far from a bus stop. From city-to-city, common forms of transportation are bus and train (and airplane, if you happen to be in a rush). Depending on the location, the bus lines cut off in the late evening. Taxis are commonly seen, however, on a volunteer's salary, it may be better to utilize the bus system whenever possible. Some people by bikes. PC requires that you were a helmet, not common in China, and they supply it.


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Just wondering when to introduce juice. Does my ds need it?? Can it wait?? He's 9mo. Thank you.
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Just wondering when to introduce juice. Does my ds need it?? Can it wait?? He's 9mo. Thank you.
June 29, 2007 First day of motherhood to my son.
My take on juice is never. Unless you need to get extra calories in.
Mommy to E 12 , K 10 , A almost 6 , and Little J 20 weeks
You don't need to give juice. We do give it diluted in water sometimes because:
1.) DS usually won't eat fruit in any form
2.) certain juices help with constipation (which is a recurring problem for him)
Andrea - mama to Laith 02.20.07 and Sommer 01.21.11
'Either you repeat the same conventional doctrines everybody is saying, or else you say something true, and it will sound like it's from Neptune.' - Noam Chomsky
DS didn't have juice until he was 12 months old and that was a one time deal. It's not needed and I don't want him to get used to drinking sweet stuff since he's pretty good about drinking plain water right now. If you do offer it I would dilute it a lot.
Amy married to my bestfriend since 10/30/04
Proud SAHM to DS born 2/17/07 and DD born 9/11/08 Both weaned together 11/2011
Currently milk, peach, peanut and tree nut free. DD has outgrown her wheat, cheese, egg, garlic, and citrus allergies
Here is a link: http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/so...aby-juice.html
Juice is considered empty calories because it does not contain the fiber that the actual fruit does. My ped recommended not giving juice on a regular basis. If you do give juice, it is recommended that you dilute it with water or use it to flavor water.
Mom to Lainey (11-8-06)
I'm going with never. As someone who stopped drinking it to lose weight, and now drinks it diluted...when I taste juice, pure juice, it tastes like Kool Aid. You just don't know how sweet it is when you grow up thinking it's normal. My son is 27months old and if he EVER gets juice, which has happened a handful of times, between 18months and now, it's a HUGE treat deal.
Way too lazy for formula
Great feedback. I was never a big fan of giving it to my ds but boy there are so many people that do. BUT they aren't breastfeeders and in my mind (am I weird) breastfeeders and non breastfeeders are different as far as what they give their babies....... I am glad I'm not alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 29, 2007 First day of motherhood to my son.
I agree with the "never" pp. We just always gave water. (I know what you mean though, all the other moms I know automatically give apple juice). I also have read that juice can cause stomach cramping, and give your LO a bellyache.
Mama to my sweet blueberry eyed boy Joshua
born on 11/2/2006
and my blueberry eyed baby Jonah Henry...my water birth baby!
born on 6/15/09
I'm another person who says "never". We only give it for constipation or as a treat when they are vomiting, to help keep any liquid down. It's diluted 1/2 and 1/2 whenever they get it.
My pediatrician said that if we do choose to give it, to wait til at least a year, then no more than 4oz/day, diluted to 8oz.
Mom to Lainey (11-8-06)


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It happened while we were at my son's house watching a Blackhawks hockey game. He suddenly leaped from the couch and announced, "Hey, Dad, I've got to show you something!" and ran out of the room.
What could it be? He's a pretty spontaneous guy. Once, before he was married, he brought his snowboard into the living room to show us a new move. Our classic antique hutch still bears the long scrape mark from that failed backside 360 spin.
Then there was the time he wanted to demonstrate how he could balance a puck on the tip of his hockey stick's blade as he swung it around. He later blamed lack of centrifugal force as the reason why our television screen now contained a hockey puck.
So, as he disappeared to get something to show us, we all anticipated the destruction of some living room object. His wife grimaced. My wife grabbed a sofa pillow for protection. His young twins innocently commented, "Daddy sometimes breaks things."
But we were all a bit relieved when he returned holding only a laptop. Unless he was going to spin it on his index finger, we were all pretty safe. "I want to show you a cool music video!" he declared as he sat it on the coffee table and invited us to gather around.
Music video? I don't think I'd seen one since I saw ABBA's "Super Trooper" in the 80s. But, mamma mia, here I go again, and I would soon discover how much music and video have changed over the years!
With a click of a keyboard key we were suddenly watching the video of a song entitled, "What Does the Fox Say?" For the next three minutes and forty-five seconds we all sat captivated by the catchy tune with strange lyrics sung and danced to by bizarre animal characters. It was like ABBA for preschoolers on a sugar high.
When it was over our son asked, "Well?" and I spontaneously cried out like a sucrose-crazed 4-year-old, "Play it again!" Surprisingly, no one protested and we were again swaying to the techno beat as the fox gyrated in his unique version of an omnivorous mammalian primeval dance while intoning such cries as "Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho!" and "Chacha-chacha-chacha-cow!"
After the second viewing, we all needed a bit of a breather to process what we had just experienced. Then the conversation began.
My son declared, "Wasn't that the greatest video you ever saw?"
His wife commented, "At least you didn't break anything."
The twins innocently disclosed, "Daddy plays the fox song all the time."
And I shrieked, "Wa-po-po-po-po-pow!" as I busted into a foxy hip-hop shuffle step.
Our discussion then became a bit more serious. We started to wonder, "What does the fox really say?" So we searched the Internet and found some sites that contained fox vocalizations. As we listened, we tried to take their sounds and write them into words. And that's when we made an amazing discovery.
It appears that, depending upon the species of fox, some of their cries were very much in harmony with what we heard on the video. If you really stretched your imagination, you could actually hear a "Fraka-kaka-kaka-cow!" from the red fox and an "A-hee-ahee ha-hee!" coming from the arctic fox.
But, unfortunately, we could not find any foxes that could dance like the one on the video. So that part is pure Hollywood. Unless you count the courting moves of the Fennec fox, which at times resemble a combination of the Hokey Pokey and the Moonwalk.
But you'll have to see for yourselves what I'm talking about. Join the almost a quarter of a billion people who have seen this music video. And, trust me, one viewing will have you scratching your head muttering, "Joff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoff!"
• Michael Penkava is a retired teacher who taught for 35 years at West Elementary School in Crystal Lake. He claimed that viewing the video so many times was doing "research" for his column. He continues to watch it as "post-publishing assessment." His wife calls it "just another phase." He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Home List of Titles Potential formation sites of super-star clusters in ultraluminous infrared galaxies
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- Potential formation sites of super-star clusters in ultraluminous infrared galaxies
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- Bekki, Kenji; Couch, Warrick J.
- Abstract
- Recent observational results on high spatial resolution images of ultraluminous infrared galaxies (ULIGs) have revealed very luminous, young, compact, and heavily obscured super-star clusters in their central regions, suggested to be formed by gas-rich major mergers. By using stellar and gaseous numerical simulations of galaxy mergers, we first demonstrate that the central regions of ULIGs are the most promising formation sites of super-star clusters owing to the rather high gaseous pressure of the interstellar medium. Based on simple analytical arguments, we then discuss the possibility that super-star clusters in a ULIG can be efficiently transferred into the nuclear region owing to dynamical friction and consequently merge with one another to form a single compact stellar nucleus with a seed massive black hole. We thus suggest that multiple merging between super-star clusters formed by nuclear starbursts in the central regions of ULIGs can result in the formation of massive black holes.
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- The Astrophysical Journal Letters, Vol. 557, no. 1 (Aug 2001), pp. L19-L22
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- 2001
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- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences; 0305 Organic Chemistry; 0306 Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural)
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- Galaxies: active; Galaxies: interactions; Galaxies: kinematics and dynamics
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But maybe you don't know. Maybe you're a student hoping to one day work in an office and avoid the fate of toiling away in the corn mines that so many of your peers will succumb to. Well, you should know that office life isn't all it's cracked up to be. Office life isn't just filled with work, but also with petty nonsense like politics and mind games being played by people who like "winning" and are "dillbags." At their best, these mind games get in the way of the actual work being done and impede any sense of job satisfaction a normal person might derive from their work. At their worst? They make people cry and quit and go home and go insane.
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Here, then, for your reading pleasure (and to stave off the weeping for a few minutes) are six dirty tricks you can find in most offices.
If you do something well at your job, you would expect to receive some sort of acknowledgment and advantage from it, whether in the form of pay, promotion, or just an extremely vigorous pat on the back.
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But if you're incapable of doing something well at work, perhaps due to a prior head injury or simply not caring very much, you can still gain the same advantage by stealing credit for someone else's work. This can be as subtle as saying "I helped with that" or "My work made that possible," or as crude as saying "I did that, that was me" while holding your hand over the mouth of whoever actually did it.
How prevalent this is in an organization will depend a lot on its internal politics and the mentality of the people who work there. If a bottom-line mentality has been instilled, where the only thing that matters is profit and employees are naturally more competitive, this is much more likely to happen. And of course in any organization managers will be much more capable of stealing credit from their subordinates than the other way around due to the simple fact that the senior managers the manager is talking to will almost never deign to speak with a junior employee themselves.
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Workplace politics, simply stated, are how the power of an organization is actually distributed and shared, in a way that the formal organization chart might not reflect. Some people, by dint of experience, resources, or screaming ability, hold more power in the workplace, and it's often the case that for anyone else to actually get something done, they'll have to go through those people first. Everyone plays workplace politics at least a little bit; we need to to actually get stuff done. It's just that most people do it unconsciously. Which is good. Because the people who do it consciously are lizards.
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"I hear you, Eddie, and I want to help, but what's in this for me?"
Which brings us to the power play, one of those petty little games designed to get power or curry favor from those who have it. There's an endless variety of these; the number of gimmicks surrounding seating arrangements alone is astounding, like always sitting to the right of your boss at a meeting, or picking chairs that are subtly higher than everyone else's, or arranging the seats at a meeting to put an unfavored person at the end of the room.
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This can also take the form of petty one-upmanship, parading around your successes and glorious tail feathers while mocking others' mistakes, all to make yourself look more powerful and important, and thus in some people's minds become more powerful and important. In its most extreme form, this is basically indistinguishable from workplace bullying, especially when one participant thinks they're playing a fun game of one-upmanship and the other participant isn't a participant at all and just wants to do their work without having some alpha peacock pushing them to the ground all the time.
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The downsides to this should be obvious: In an office rife with politics, power plays, and other mind games, it takes a great deal of effort even to speak with another co-worker, much less to actually get stuff done. When all your attention is devoted to not getting stabbed in the back (or face), how much effort will you put into actually doing the work?


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The past few weeks when we bring Lilah home from the sitter she just wants to veg out in front of the TV. That's been sort of ok with me because I need to nurse the baby at the same time and DH is getting dinner ready. But it's the only time I see her on work days. I've tried to get her to play, but she's not into it and is just in a funk. I also want her to take a bath some nights and she's just screaming at me the whole time I wash her hair, but she smells like hot sweaty kid.
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Ideal for quick meals, this nonstick pan simplifies grilling juicy steaks, fish and tender vegetables on the stovetop. Spanning two burners, its ridged cooking surface sears in attractive grill marks, enabling excess fat to drip away.
- Constructed of anodized aluminum for fast heating and even cooking.
- Durable nonstick surface ensures flawless release and easy cleanup.
- High ridges keep foods away from drippings and leave attractive grill marks.
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January 2, 2013 —
Shohola Township supervisors have approved advertising a public hearing for a proposed local tax abatement law.
"The law could give Shohola a fighting chance to compete for businesses that are seeking to locate in the Tri-State area, and specifically in Shohola, by giving such companies a tax break," said Michael Sullivan, director of the Pike County Economic Development Authority (EDA).
The hearing will be held at the beginning of the township council meeting on February 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Township solicitor Jason Ohliger explained that Pennsylvania enabling legislation for abatements is covered in the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA).
Ohliger said that EDA's proposal is justified under LERTA legislation because of Shohola's high unemployment, over nine percent, among the highest in Pennsylvania. LERTA was created to aid communities with high unemployment.
The question facing Shohola supervisors is whether to include the whole town as a LERTA zone or to narrow the zone down to Route 6 and Route 434 commercial zones, the most active commercial areas.
Ohliger noted that a few other areas zoned for commercial development, such as the Walker Lake area on Twin Lakes Road, could also be included. Ohliger advised further that after advertising the hearing, supervisors should ask the township planning commission to review, prior to the hearing, the EDA's proposal. The commission could then recommend whether the entire township or specific commercial corridors should be included. Supervisors approved referring the matter to the planning commission.
At a previous meeting, Sullivan said that the township needs to provide a five-year tax abatement as an incentive for companies that would provide jobs in Shohola. He noted that New York State and New Jersey provide up to 20-year incentives.
If adopted, Shohola would lose no tax revenue on existing business property as the exemptions would apply only to new businesses or to the expansion of existing businesses.


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