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We were approached by a potential client who wanted to get to the top of the Google search results (don't we all want this prize). Her company was actually coming up pretty high in search engine results. We then looked at her Google Analytics account and found that her company website was getting visitors. Unfortunately, her phone was not ringing. The website was for transmission services. Just about every visitor to that website is in need of transmission services right now or they wouldn't be going to the website. If they weren't calling her repair shop, they must be calling her competition. The question was why.
She hired us to figure it out.
It turns out that two of her local competitors' websites included a $200 off coupon. This is an awesome call to action. She could not afford to not be competitive on this type of offer. The dilemma was that her margins were not high enough to allow her to offer a $200 discount just to get the customer. So, we created an 'unbelievable coupon offer' which we referenced at the top of her page. Here is that coupon:
We also modernized the look of her website and eliminated much of the clutter on the existing home page. We branded the company as 'doing business the old fashioned way…with integrity.'
The lesson is that even though many of us are doing business online and using social media marketing, the good old fashioned marketing requirement of knowing what your competitors are doing is just as important as it always was. The difference now is that it is much easier to get the information about what your competitors are up to by regularly checking their websites. You need to schedule this research task on your calendar since many businesses are revising and updating their websites to be more competitive online.
Our client's new improved website will be going live next week. If the phone does not start ringing, we will have to try another experiment. We know if you continue doing what you are currently doing you are going to get the same results. Marketing is about finding the sweet spot and making your call to action effective.
Nancy Leve, M.A. is a professional speaker, small business coach, and partner in Virtual Fundamentals, an internet marketing agency in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Please connect with Virtual Fundamentals via FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, You Tube … or call her via her cell phone at 954-562-5951


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Double Gold Olympic medalist, Rebecca Adlington, is on a mission to get the children of Britain swimming. Not an easy feat when you consider the findings from Speedo's latest research revealed a staggering 40 per cent of British children can't swim.
No wonder as a role model, Rebecca along with Speedo, are campaigning to increase these numbers, ensuring more children learn such an essential life-saving skill. I was lucky enough to interview Rebecca who said: "Lots of parents don't always think to take their children swimming. It's so important to do so when they are young because it helps them get used to the water early."
I started taking Jake swimming when he was six months old, but with Jake being the strong-willed little thing that he is, we soon discovered he didn't like taking orders. I was stuck between carrying on and quitting. In the end I decided to stop, partly for the peace of the group and secondly, because I didn't want him to associate water negatively.
Rebecca confirmed my actions: "If a baby or child is really scared of the water, take your time with them, be patient and be understanding. The key is not to shout at them and let them do it in their own time. Even if they just dip their toe in the water the first week, maybe next week they will go in up to their knees.
"The trick is to do it slowly and let them build up the confidence to do it themselves. I would suggest going swimming with a friend who has a baby of a similar age. Then it's sociable for mums and fun for babies."
Getting babies and children used to water doesn't always have to be done at a swimming pool. Jake hates having his hair washed, the sounds that come out of our bathroom on hair wash nights are outstanding. I can safely say, I wouldn't want to live next door to us. Rebecca kindly gave me some fantastic tips for bath time. A great time for building confidence in the water.
- Gently splash their face with water to get them used to the feel.
- Make it fun.
- Blow bubbles in the bath.
- Use lots of toys as it helps focus their attention and helps them forget they are in the water.
- Play games and help them relax.
I'm lucky that I can swim but there are a lot of parents out there who can't. "One of the biggest reasons for children not swimming is because their parents can't" said Becky. "As it happens my Grandma couldn't swim, but as parents, you don't have to get in the water. My mum used to always sit in the stands and watch. That's what the instructor is there for. It's all about encouraging your child.
"You're never too old to learn to swim. My sister used to teach swimming and her youngest pupil was three and her eldest, 84!"
I couldn't end our interview without trying to score a few tips from Rebecca's mum about how she managed to raise an amazingly talented swimmer. If you come a little closer, I will share them with you. Ready?
"Let them have fun! Enjoy it, every single swimming decision Becky made she has made on her own. She has been the driving force behind her own swimming success."
And as mum knows best, I have to give the last words to Becky's mum: "Do it together as a family. It's quality time where when you are in the pool, nothing gets in the way!"
Are you teaching your baby to swim? If so, when did you start?

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Free Hairstyling Workshop in Paris this Saturday!
I'm teaching a series of FREE workshops in Paris throughout the summer at an event called Wanderlust. This Saturday I will be teaching "Chignon Fleuri des années 60" "1960s French Twist with Flowers".
If you're in Paris you should come, it will be loads of fun and I'd love to meet you!
If you're not in Paris, then stay tuned for a tutorial on the blog soon!
32 quai d'Austerlitz, Paris, FR.
Chignon Fleuri des années 60
Samedi 17h -18h (Saturday 5 - 6 pm)
Price: Free!
Labels: Styling, Wanderlust Paris, Workshop
7 comments:
- I Heart Paris said...
Sounds great - I look forward to it! --Kim
- June 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM
- Almalu's Place said...
Rubi, you should make this a traveling series and come and teach in Italy too!!! let's plan this!!!
- June 6, 2012 at 5:33 PM
- Tiffany said...
Incredible. Can't wait for the tutorial, and I'm totally there for the next workshop!! x
- June 6, 2012 at 7:53 PM
- rachel renner said...
I wish I was in Paris & I cld go! Love your blog :D
- June 7, 2012 at 8:44 AM
- rubi said...
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- June 7, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- rubi said...
that would be so much fun!
- June 7, 2012 at 2:33 PM
- Elizabeth said...
Zut! I'm sorry I missed it! Can't wait for the tutorial!
- June 10, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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This Girl Needs To Win The Justin Bieber "Girlfriend" Contest
Hey, Justin Bieber, you don't know me, but it's pretty clear that this girl needs to win your weird little "Girlfriend" contest. You know, the contest where you make "fans" (and this girl) create a heteronormative version of your song"Boyfriend" in the hopes that their versions will appear on your upcoming NBC special. If we had any say, she'd totally win for getting the general tone and message, but we don't. So instead, we'll say kudos to her for not being some weird Bieber drone. I hope the Beliebers don't try to murder her in her sleep! [Reddit]


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Rates, Discounts & Single Night Stays
Most B&Bs Require a
Minimum 2-Night Stay.
We Allow Single Night Stays For A Small Extra Fee.
WEEKDAY SINGLE-NIGHT RESERVATIONS: Our reservation system will accept a week-day single-night-stay starting 21 days prior to the check-in date.
WEEKEND SINGLE-NIGHT RESERVATIONS: A weekend single-night-stay reservation will be accepted by the system beginning the Sunday preceding the weekend check-in.
Why Do The Elves Charge A Single Night Stay Fee, Anyway? Sometimes we're asked why the elves charge a single night stay fee. Well, we are not a commercial hotel. Time and effort go in to greeting and orienting our guests and the elves preparing rooms after a guest departs. Our costs and time investment are higher for a single night stay (the elves don't work for free!) So, while many B&Bs don't allow single night stays under any circumstances, we allow them for a small additional fee. The fee is higher for the Penthouse because of the time necessary to explain hot tub spa operation and other Penthouse amenities.
That's why a single night stay fee is always charged - it's simply more work, time and expense for us. So, in other words, if you're staying in one room for only one night (even if you wished to stay more nights in that room) a single night stay fee will be charged. We lower the prices of our "one-night only" availabilities knowing that a single night stay fee will be charged. The online reservation system does not automatically add the single night stay fee, so it will not appear on your initial confirmation - the Moonlight elves will add it manually prior to check in.
All Of Our Guests Receive The Same Low Rates: That's right: AAA, AARP, active military, retired military, Costco, BedandBreakfast.com, astronauts, fire-fighters, police officers, retirees, life guards, CEOs, travel agents, politicians.... everybody enjoys the same low rates.
Last Minute Discounts: Just like the airlines reduce the prices of their unbooked seats shortly before the flight, the Moonlight elves reduce the prices of our unbooked rooms starting 3 weeks in advance, then keep reducing the rate each week. The closer the check-in day, the lower the rate (the airlines actually copied our idea - and we invented the internet, not Al Gore). You will see those lower "last-minute" prices reflected on the reservation calendar.
Our rates are based on single or double occupancy. Third and fourth occupants are $18.00 per person and will be manually charged by the elves after you make your reservation. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ADDITIONAL GUESTS: only the Beach and Serenity Suites can accommodate more than 2 guests. Beach and Serentiy accomodate up to four but no more. Don't try to sneak in any additional guests or children because the Moonlight elves will find out and charge you $75 per violation per night - they know everything! Be sure to review the policies about children on the policies tab.
Rates vary by the room, day of week and time of year - makes sense, right? - but some folks wonder, so we thought we would note that rates are higher on July Fridays than on February Tuesdays. Anyhow, it's easy enough to check rates and availability by using the calendar on our on-line reservation system.
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Alcoa earnings as expected, revenue tops forecasts
Alcoa Inc. said Tuesday that fourth-quarter profit met Wall Street's expectations, and it sees slightly higher demand for aluminum this year.
Net income was $242 million, or 21 cents per share, including one-time gains such as income from selling a hydroelectric project in Tennessee and North Carolina.
Without those gains, the company would have made 6 cents per share — exactly what analysts expected, according to FactSet — on revenue of $5.9 billion. Sales were higher than the $5.58 billion that analysts predicted.
A year ago, New York-based Alcoa posted a fourth-quarter loss of $191 million, or 18 cents per share, on revenue of $5.99 billion.
Alcoa, with a North Shore corporate center and technical center in New Kensington, is the first company in the Dow Jones industrial average to report fourth-quarter earnings. Because it makes aluminum for so many key industries, investors study Alcoa's results for clues about the health and direction of the economy.
Alcoa shares closed unchanged at $9.10. In after-hours trading following the earnings report, the stock gained 14 cents to $9.24.
The weak global economy has hurt demand for aluminum used in everything from airplanes to soda cans.
But Alcoa sees demand growing 7 percent in 2013, up from a 6 percent gain in 2012. The best prospects are in aerospace, with 9 to 10 percent growth expected, the company said, while less improvement is expected in autos, packaging, and building and construction materials.
Still, with a pickup in homebuilding and other factors, a 1 to 2 percent rise in demand for aluminum used in construction is forecast in North America.
"This is, in my view, the most positive surprise," CEO Klaus Kleinfeld said during a conference call with financial analysts. Globally, construction sales growth of 4 to 5 percent is projected. The company said it hit record profits in its aluminum-rolling and product-making businesses while cutting costs in its mining and refining or "upstream" segment.
Kleinfeld said the company overcame volatile aluminum prices and global economic weakness and was in "strong position to maximize profitable growth" in 2013.
"The metal price helped out," said Kuni Chen, an analyst at CRT Capital Group in Stamford, Connecticut, who recommends buying the shares. "They're meeting their revenue growth goals in the downstream."
Separately, the company announced that chief financial officer Charles D. McLane Jr., 59, will retire and be replaced by William F. Oplinger, the chief operating officer of Alcoa's primary-products business unit. The change will happen April 1.
Alcoa also noted in its earnings release that it hasn't reached a settlement with the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission, regarding their investigations of bribery allegations made by a Bahrainian aluminum maker.
Alcoa in October said it agreed to an $85 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by Aluminium Bahrain BSC, known as Alba, and litigated in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh.
If the company can't reach an agreement through negotiations with the federal entities, "Alcoa will proceed to trial with the DOJ and the SEC and under those circumstances is unable to predict an outcome or to estimate its reasonable possible loss," the company said.
The Associated Press and Trib Total Media staff writer Kim Leonard contributed to this report. She can be reached at 412-380-5606 or email@example.com.


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OLPC Firmware q3c13
From OLPC
This page is monitored by the OLPC team.
Works on XO-1.5 C1-C8 systems.
- add XO-4 SPI FLASH capability, (using an XO-1.5 as a laboratory tool for reflashing an XO-4),
- avoid use of RTC undefined data, by detecting power loss and clearing the RTC,
- reduce the wireless scan time to 30ms per channel for an active scan, when wireless is used by firmware,
- FAT filesystems with corrupt directory entries no longer print junk file names in directory listings,
- add an alias for stop-capture (see Forth_Lesson_23 for packet capture documentation),
- fix a problem where some USB drives were unusable if they were partitioned with an extended partition that was empty,
- ISO-9660 filesystems are now as case blind as FAT filesystems already were,
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- 3641 disklabel - fix no access to primary partition if extended partition is empty, workaround is to set the primary partition bootable, cause in the partition finder which when recursing reused the same buffer for the extended partition, destroying the in-memory copy of the primary parition; fix is to use a separate buffer in the recursion. Reported by Vladimir Serbinenko.
- 3639 inet - add an alias for stop-capture
- 3638 fatfs, skip volume label directory entries, some filesystem instances have them and they remain after repair.
- 3637 fatfs, fix a stack effect comment
- 3633 OLPC - libertas, reduce the scan time to 30ms per channel for an active scan, and raise it to 110ms per channel for a passive scan, based on a kernel patch provided by Marvell.
- 3631 OLPC - avoid use of RTC undefined data, by detecting power loss and clearing the RTC count. XO-1 and XO-1.5 (ds1385): clear all the RTC count registers, not only the date. [...]
- 3630 OLPC XO-1.5 - SPI FLASH recovery tools, add XO-4 CForth-only reflash utility word.
- 3628 SDHCI - added ext-csd! call-through to slot driver, in case someone needs it.
- 3627 Tokenizer - added some aliases that are useful for debugging and testing.
- 3626 EXT2 filesystem - added sb-filetype? to test for yet another incompatible extension.
- 3625 Audio selftest - trivial refactoring to make interactive testing easier.
- 3622 OLPC XO-1.5 - SPI FLASH recovery tools, add support for XO-4 as target.
- 3621 OLPC XO-1.5 - SPI FLASH recovery tools, add new command excavate, for reading the target SPI FLASH and writing to a file, for forensic analysis of a target.


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1 August, 2012
Product Information:
Retro-tinged beats, classic instrumentals and neon melodics - the Hed Kandi way.
It's the big one: Sample Magic team up with the world's leading disco-house brand to deliver 700+MB of the finest disco house samples: from classic live disco to the twisted reaches of house - all with the Hed Kandi seal of approval.
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>> Has any experienced any instability with 1.2beta on a 3 port warp board?
>> - had 1.1 running for almost a month
>> - firmware upload 1.2beta
>> - after 1 or 2 days I had to power off the board (happened twice)
>> - went back to 1.1... no problems at all
> I have a Soekris net4801 and experienced similiar problems. After a
> while the traffic slowed down. Had no sense in playing/experimenting,
> so I just went back to 1.1 and everything was fine again.
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PSRCG/Standard Three
- 1 Political Science Research Competency Guidelines
- 2 Standard Three: Evaluate
- 3 Performance Indicator 1. Summarizes the main ideas to be extracted from the information gathered.
- 4 Performance Indicator 2. Articulates and applies initial criteria for evaluating the information and its sources.
- 5 Performance Indicator 3. Synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts.
- 6 Performance Indicator 4. Compares new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the information.
- 7 Performance Indicator 5. Determines whether the new knowledge has an impact on the individual's value system and takes steps to reconcile differences.
- 8 Performance Indicator 6. Validates understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with other individuals, subject-area experts, and/or practitioners.
- 9 Performance Indicator 7. Determines whether the initial query should be revised.
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Political Science Research Competency Guidelines
Standard Three: Evaluate See Below
Standard Three: Evaluate
Performance Indicator 1. Summarizes the main ideas to be extracted from the information gathered.
Outcome: Reads the text and selects main ideas.
- Determines argument presented in an academic article.
- Interprets election and/or voting statistics and relates data to contemporary congressional district demographic information.
- Establishes main themes of partisan website.
- Identifies principal points of law in a legal opinion.
Outcome: Restates textual concepts in own words and selects data accurately.
- Paraphrases a scholar's central argument in a book about the effects of rehabilitation efforts in the criminal justice system.
- Places partisan web site in political spectrum; takes information presented, checks source, compares, and interprets.
Outcome: Identifies verbatim material that can be then appropriately quoted.
- Quotes and properly attributes pertinent phrases from "conclusions" part of published research to augment own argument.
- Correctly quotes and cites government documents, speeches, congressional testimony, etc. to prepare memoranda, and position papers, etc.
Performance Indicator 2. Articulates and applies initial criteria for evaluating the information and its sources.
Outcome: Examines and compares information from various sources in order to evaluate reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and point of view or bias.
- Seeks statistical evidence from National Center for Education Statistics to test if a claim that school violence is at all-time low is true.
- Compares claim from a partisan source regarding proposed Federal policy on drinking water standards by checking Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations.
- Critically examines the issue of human rights in China from the perspective of IGOs, NGOs, and from governmental sources.
Outcome: Analyzes the structure and logic of supporting arguments or methods.
- Investigates validity of claim that the Bush Administration intends to require all HIV programs receiving federal money to state that condoms don't work to prevent HIV and STDs.
- Weighs commentary from various radio talk-show programs and analyzes their theoretical tenets to determine whether the state ought to protect those in poverty with "cradle to grave" welfare.
- Examines a "balance of power" argument in light of other international relations theories.
Outcome: Recognizes prejudice, deception, or manipulation.
- Considers whether a website's language is inflammatory and misrepresents the effects of introducing wolves into Yellowstone Park.
- Evaluates the language used to describe people of color to determine if the author is trying to inflame the prejudice of the readers.
- Effectively evaluates campaign or election materials for political bias, and can appropriately distinguish between factual statements and deceptive ploys.
- Questions a country's state-sponsored media and their justifications made for jailing an opposition movement leader.
Outcome: Recognizes the cultural, physical, or other context within which the information was created and understands the impact of context on interpreting the information.
- Identifies leading or ambiguous survey question used to elicit desired response – based on survey sponsor's affiliation.
- Constructs basic and/or advanced campaign materials that portray the student's ability to navigate political, racial, socio-economic, and cultural bias.
- Identifies possible intercultural bias in the approach of western development organizations working in the developing world.
Performance Indicator 3. Synthesizes main ideas to construct new concepts.
Outcome: Recognizes interrelationships among concepts and combines them into potentially useful primary statements with supporting evidence. F
- Reads several articles on voter behavior and constructs an argument that college students are more likely to vote in city council elections when the positions of the candidates directly relate to the student neighborhoods.
- Uses a variety of legal resources, including indexes to law review journals, United States Copyright Office, and National Information Standards Organization (NISO), etc., to identify and synthesize emerging themes related to intellectual property.
Outcome: Extends initial synthesis, when possible, at a higher level of abstraction to construct new hypotheses that may require additional information.
- Relates initial hypothesis that religion has become more important in recent U.S. elections to broader theories of party system dealignment and realignment and subsequently searches literature for related studies and analysis.
- Uses Philosopher's Index, PsycInfo, or Sociological Abstracts to explore concepts related to cognition and knowledge and to further understand and articulate intellectual property themes.
- Uses sociological and anthropological literature indexes to explore the concepts of knowledge or information in varied cultural contexts; recognizing that in some societies, ownership of "intellectual property" is not recognized as an individual right, but a communal one.
Outcome: Utilizes technologies for studying the interaction of ideas and other phenomena.
- Uses GIS maps to present census data that illustrates demographic changes in Congressional district.
- Uses SPSS to analyze country-level data on literacy and development rates.
Performance Indicator 4. Compares new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the information.
Outcome: Determines whether information satisfies the research or other information need.
- Realizes that a search of LexisNexis Academic, while useful in determining mainstream media views, will need also to use other indexes or sources, such as Alternative Press Index, to get alternative viewpoints on popular topics.
- Uses World News Connection, Polling the Nations, and other sources to find information originating from foreign countries.
Outcome: Uses consciously selected criteria to determine whether the information contradicts or verifies information used from other sources.
- Evaluates information about HIV/STD prevention on CDC site.
- Examines claims made by international civil society groups against claims made by governments under criticism.
Outcome: Tests theories with discipline-appropriate techniques. F
- Tests hypothesis on electoral participation using an appropriate statistical technique (i.e., logit) for a limited categorical dependent variable.
Outcome: Determines probable accuracy by questioning the source of the data, the limitations of the information gathering tools or strategies, and the reasonableness of the conclusions.
- Asks who produced this? Is there a political agenda? Is data used selectively?
- Evaluates the methodology to determine a study's validity and reliability.
Outcome: Integrates new information with previous information or knowledge.
- Compares testimony of potential new justice or cabinet member with previously published statements or interpretations.
Outcome: Selects information that provides evidence for the topic.
- Uses statistics from NCES, firearm injury statistics from CDC by age, and FBI homicide reports by age for school violence research.
- Gathers data from the United Nations Environment Programme and carbon emission data produced by national governments to use in global warming research.
Performance Indicator 5. Determines whether the new knowledge has an impact on the individual's value system and takes steps to reconcile differences.
Outcome: Investigates differing viewpoints encountered in the literature.
- Seeks out additional scholarship on topic.
- Seeks out additional scholarship to determine whether abstinence-only sex education delays teen sexual activity.
- Uses resources such as Alternative Press Index, Religion Index, Philosopher's Index, GenderWatch to explore outside of popular, mainstream media issues such as Defense of Marriage amendments, gay marriage, or civil unions laws.
Outcome: Determines whether to incorporate or reject viewpoints encountered.
- Confirms belief that many politicians are beholden to campaign contributors or special interest groups.
- Shifts opinion on the best way to generate revenue through taxation.
- Examines the funding sources of NGOs that are active in an international topic.
Performance Indicator 6. Validates understanding and interpretation of the information through discourse with other individuals, subject-area experts, and/or practitioners.
Outcome: Participates in classroom and other discussions. F
- Adds to discussions and responds to others' arguments and/or hypotheses with reasoned evidence.
Outcome: Participates in class-sponsored electronic communication forums designed to encourage discourse on the topic.
- Uses e-mail, bulletin boards, or chat rooms to discuss topic.
Outcome: Seeks expert opinion through a variety of mechanisms.
- Consults with professor.
- Consults with local experts on campus, in government, or in non-profit agencies.
- Solicits expert opinion locally, nationally, or internationally through interviews, email, and political science electronic mailing lists.
Performance Indicator 7. Determines whether the initial query should be revised.
Outcome: Determines if original information need has been satisfied or if more information is needed.
- Reviews collected information and chooses to seek out additional sources related to judicial decision making.
- Limits Patriot Act research, after finding too many references on the topic, to its immigration provisions that allow past, protected free-speech activities to be considered in determining penalties in current charges.
- Consults Index to Legal Periodicals, LexisNexis Academic, and other sources for precedents and similar cases to the construction of the "separation barrier" in the occupied West Bank to clarify issues and advance possible solutions.
- Uses a legal abbreviations dictionary to determine titles of International Law reporters and sources such as R.I.A.A. (U.N. Reports of International Arbitral Awards), then searches online catalog to determine availability of complete opinion.
- Searches international news sources with keywords such as toxic and cosmetic to find information about the new proposal of the EU (REACH) that would restrict the kinds of substances allowed in cosmetics sold in EU.
- Consults directories of grant-making organizations, policy sciences research directories, and NGO and IGO directories to find employment or funded internship opportunities.
Outcome: Reviews search strategy and information retrieval sources, and incorporates additional concepts and sources as necessary. L
- Searches additional databases, statistical sources, or websites for updated or more focused information as required to satisfy information need.


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openCOLLADA Maya exporter now with NVIDIA PhysX support
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COLLADA has had support for embedding physics information into a document for a long time but it has never been easy to take advantage of. Adding NVIDIA PhysX Maya plugin and openCOLLADA plugin together makes physics export much more practical. Read More


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February 26th, 2008 (11:22 PM). Edited September 4th, 2008 by Bay Alexison.
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O, Dance of Devotion!
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Well, I did get some things explained this chapter, like how the tracking device ended up in Bunny's bag, and (somewhat) the reason for the long and drawn-out arrest plan. Another question about Jenny's plan that I have (and Bunny didn't bring up) is this: How far away would Sky be able to move the car with Psychic? I imagine it would require a lot of mental energy to move a 3,000lb. automobile, and it needs to be far enough away in order to buy Bunny and Jenny enough time to make their escape.
Opps...sorry if I made you think that. XD Actually, Sky did not use Psychic to lift the car. He used Psychic to have the towel inside the car.
Also, on your other comment...hm, never thought that. ^^; On the other hand, yes Bunny does need it...at least in her case. She's a ruin maniac. XD
Aw, you thought I did well on Jenny's POV too? Thankies. ^^ Yeah, that is what I'm going for. :)
All righty then! Huzzah, got Chapter Six posted early! ^^ I'll say this: this is at first one of my least favorite chapter but then it became one of my top favorite after changing things around a bit, writing style wise. Despite this chapter not having the best characterization in the world (I swear the characters will progress slowly...^.^; ), there are still a lot of developments here and the beginning of what I planned a few of the themes of the story to be.
Sorry in advance if the chapter is once again confusing...let me know if you want a quick summary of what happened in this chapter. Would have done an explination but I have homework to do (dang fire drill at my dorm >.>).
Hope you guys enjoy this chapter! And oh, once again thanks Hanako Tabris for betaing!
Chapter Six
Reject It, Challenge It, Forget It
Inside the car, a man with an oval-shaped face drove rapidly. His big eyes carefully watched the buildings and street names pass by. While steering the wheel with his left hand, his right hand petted a sleeping pink cat Pokémon.
"Skitt…skitt," the Pokémon said in its sleep.
"Don't worry, Skitty, we're almost there," whispered the man.
On the back seat, red flashes kept blinking, and it was coming from a yellow towel.
"Dang, that car's going fast! Yep, it's a hijack!"
While Lucas drove the police car, Timmy looked at the tracking meter with a smirk. The red dot still moved at a rapid speed.
"Timmy, do you know where she's turning now?"
"Looks like the car was speeding to the left but now it stopped. Speed up!"
The chief's foot stomped on the gas pedal and the police car drove faster. Timmy could feel his heart race with excitement, knowing in a few minutes that they would catch their criminal. It was not long until both men saw the brown car move sharply to the left.
"It's that car!" yelled Timmy while pointing his fingers at it, exhilaration spreading more inside. "Turn the sirens on!"
Lucas smiled and then pushed a red button.
The sirens took the man by surprise, his eyes blinking many times. He turned his head for a second and saw flickers of blue and red lights behind him. The sound woke the Skitty up, her mouth in a frown.
"Itty?" the cat Pokémon cried in distress.
"I'm not sure what's happening," the driver said without looking at his Pokémon. "Better pull over."
The man steered the wheel left to have the car park beside the sidewalk. As soon as that was done, the police car parked right behind.
Probably just a taillight, probably just a taillight…
While he was tapping his fingers on the steering wheel, he heard his Skitty whimpering. The man sighed and then shook his head.
Just act cool and everything will be good.
The man took deep breaths and then smiled, his nervousness instantly gone. He did not do anything wrong, so he assumed the policemen might just ask him if he saw any suspects around.
In less than a couple of seconds the two policemen came, both with wide eyes on their faces.
"Good evening, policemen," the man said in a calm voice. "What seems to be the problem?"
"Can we see your ID first?" Timmy tried to ask nicely, but a confused tone was hidden. His mouth was twitching, which the man did not notice.
The man took out his wallet and gave it to the chief. Both Lucas and Timmy looked at the wallet and then the chief opened it.
"So your name's Norm Williams, right?" asked Lucas. He then gave the wallet back to Norm.
"Correct. Sooooooo, why am I being pulled over?"
"Well, we're tracking down a suspect named Bunny Spruce. From the tracking meter, she's taking your car. Where is she?" asked the chief in a commanding tone.
Norm's jaws dropped and his right eye was half-closed. His Skitty cried a "Skit?"
"What? Officers, I don't know what you're talking about. I'm happily willing to open both the back door and the trunk. You'll see for yourself that there's no one else with me except for my Skitty."
Norm, without either of the two policemen's permission, pushed the unlock button on the left side of his car door. After a click sound, Norm got out and opened the right side of the back door for the two officers to see for themselves. He then did the same thing with the trunk. Timmy stared at his boss, unsure of what to do.
"Well…he is nice enough to let us have a peek," Lucas replied, shrugging.
At first, Timmy was a bit skeptical of the man's behavior, acting as if nothing ever happened and in a calm matter too.
Too calm. However, I guess one way to find out is to look.
Deciding he could not wait any longer, he stared at the back seat. There was nothing except for a yellow towel with red flashes.
Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.
Timmy gritted his teeth and then grabbed the towel. His blood boiled each time the little device flashed.
Must be Bunny.
He took out the tiny tracking device chip and stomped on it. Lucas, Norm, and the cat Pokémon just stared with their mouths wide open.
The four entered in another room filled with many artifacts used in medieval warfare. There were axes and swords inside clean glasses while bows, arrows, and shields were pinned on the walls. Rusted helmets and armors were out so anyone could touch them with their very own hands. The lighting of the full moon made everything in the room shine brightly. Both Sky and Balin cried in excitement, loving all the artifacts inside. Bunny grinned too when she saw the weapons, but then she shook her head. She must focus on the situation she was in or else she might be in that room all night and then be arrested.
While the two Pokémon looked around at the weapons, Bunny and Jenny eventually stopped and stared at a painting of two Lapras with their necks touching each other. The setting sun glistened on their dark blue shells. Both of the huge Pokémon had tears in their eyes and scratches on their shells. On the bottom of the portrait, there was cursive handwriting with the name of the painter: Ingit Vivus.
Amazement and confusion collided together in Bunny's mind. She was just blown away of how beautiful the painting was, wishing that she had that kind of talent. On the other hand, there were two questions in her mind.
Why is that painting in the Medieval Wars room and how does Officer Jenny know where to go? Dang it, I should know this!
Bunny reacted by having her right hand punch the wall. When the pain erupted, she cried and then rubbed her bruised hand. Jenny chuckled and after that, she shook her head.
Known her for only a few minutes and already I think she's nuts.
"You won't believe this, but my uncle took me to this museum a few times," the female officer chimed with a chuckle. "When he showed me this painting, I fell instantly in love with it. He told me how Ingit Vivus was a region fighter and one day during his journey he saw two Lapras together, like in the painting you're seeing right now. After the Region Fights were over, he spent the rest of his life painting, and this is one of them." Jenny chuckled again and then asked, "I bet you know what the Region Fights are, right?"
Bunny nodded and then grinned while her hand flew up towards the ceiling.
"Of course! It was the war between Hoenn and Sinnoh! The two regions went against each other because of their different perspectives of history." Bunny's mind then got struck by those four words:
Different perspectives of history.
It was hard for her to believe that even though there were different records of history in front of the very eyes of mankind, there could be differences. It was not just differences of when events happened, but the thoughts and criticisms of it. One historian believed that event saved lives while another thought it was the worst mistake in the world. That was how the Region Fights got started, that was how Hoenn and Sinnoh went to war, that was how histories clashed and fought against each other.
Jenny's laugh suddenly interrupted Bunny's thoughts. She clutched her chest, feeling her heartbeat race faster and faster.
She scares me sometimes.
"I bet you know a lot more about history than me. Glad you didn't give me a three-lecture on that war as you'd be arrested!"
Great, she probably noticed the excitement in my voice,
Bunny thought solemnly with a grunt.
Jenny shook her head in amusement and then turned on the nightlight. The light soon showed another piece of writing.
Center of the Library, 2244
Reject it.
Timmy wanted to reject what he saw. Confusion fogged inside his mind. While Lucas tried to explain to Norm the situation at hand, Timmy was in the police car, taking rapid breaths.
How can that be? Is Bunny a smart criminal or what?
It was just unbelievable to him. He thought they had her. The red dots, the tracking meter, the writing on the floor…
Realization unexpectedly lanced deep inside his mind.
There's something weird going on.
His mind went back to the times when Jenny denied that Bunny Spruce committed that crime. She said how that message was meant to help her, not capture her. In addition, she was quiet when the two of them were with Bunny.
He loved her though. He did not believe Jenny would do something so low as helping a criminal. His heart would be shattered if that were the case.
No, so not like Jenny, the girl that liked to catch criminals. It can't be.
Timmy shook his head, not wanting to think about that. Part of him though knew that there was some faulty logic going on, but he could not put a finger on it. He then decided to stick his head out of the window to see how Lucas was doing with Norm. From the looks of it, it was not going so well.
Lucas's eyes became big and his mouth quivered when he saw Norm's face shaded red. The man's loud complaints had his mind running in fright. He tried to explain the situation, though it was not working.
"Seriously, why did you think someone hijacked my car? Also, who the hell is Bunny Spruce?"
"Look, Norm, we're so sorry! We thought Bunny hijacked your car!"
That made things worse. Norm's face became even redder.
Only some words slurred into the chief's mind. Lucas now was not sure how to calm that man down as he was afraid he might make it worse. Deciding to keep quiet, he just let Norm vent his anger a little longer.
Not wanting to see the scene any more, Timmy sighed heavily and then slowly eased his head back inside the police car. Seeing Norm angry suddenly made him smile. He knew what to do now.
I'm going to get to the bottom of this.
Challenge it.
While Bunny and Jenny stared at the writing, the archeologist began thinking about the situation. She wanted to challenge those two policemen and prove that it was not her that killed Ernest Norrison. However, Jenny told her before that the both of them would not believe her. Bunny then began trying to figure out what that writing meant. Her other challenge was to crack the code. For some reason, she expected the answer to rush through, but it did not.
Center of Library, 2244. Now, what does THAT mean?
Bunny's mind did not click. The number 2244 and the phrase "Center of Library" was a dead end for her. Bunny stared at Jenny, hoping she knew what that meant.
Well…she already knew instantly what it meant on the Lapras part.
Unfortunately, Jenny shook her head.
"I got nothing. Maybe he wanted us to go there? If it is, to hide there? No, libraries are closed in early evenings.
At that very moment, a crashing sound was heard, and that made Jenny and Bunny ran automatically.
While Jenny and Bunny stared at the Vivus painting, Balin and Sky looked around at the weapons.
Balin looked at an armor filled with dust and scratches. The fox Pokémon stared at it in disgust and then snorted. His nose wrinkled when some dust landed on it and he sneezed.
Sky was staring at a few axes and arrows until he glared at his own reflection on a shiny shield. After the Drifblim saw that, he moved his eyes in an appreciated sort of manner. He then inhaled some air to make himself bigger and then laughed.
Sky's laughter had Balin instantly ram towards the armor out of flight and then fall on his back. The armor shook violently and was making noises. Balin saw that with eyes wide open and then got up to run away. The armor was falling down until…
The two women came and saw the armor on the floor. Bunny turned and then glared at Balin and Sky like an angry Persian. The two Pokemon laughed nervously, both feeling their souls slash into a hundred pieces when she stared at them like that.
"All right, who did this?"
Both of Sky's eyes shifted towards Balin. The fire type just yelped.
"You are in so much trouble, Balin! And I told you to behave!"
"Tales, nine nine nine nine!" whined Balin, trying to defend himself.
Even though Bunny did not exactly get what Balin said, she had an idea of what he whined about.
"So I guess the armor crashing was an accident?"
Both Pokémon nodded.
Not really feeling like arguing anymore, Bunny simply replied, "Okay, I will take your guys' word for it. However, be careful next time."
As Sky and Balin nodded, Timmy's voice was suddenly heard from Jenny's walkie-talkie. All four jumped up, as if a ghost Pokémon scared all of them at once.
"Jenny, are you there?"
Bunny felt as if she could not breathe. Thoughts of being in jail crept into her mind once again, but she bit her lip hard to not cry out in distress. She saw Jenny at first worried herself but then smile and wink at her, as if inspiration struck her.
I did not plan this, but I've been trained to act fast.
"Yes, I'm here! Did you guys catch Bunny yet?"
"Actually, no. You see, she's not in that car. Now, are you sure it's her and not mistaken for someone else?"
"What?" Jenny said in a fake-surprised tone. "Of course! Why would you say that?"
"On the back seat there's a towel with the tracking device stuck to it. Do you have any explanations on that?"
"Really?" the female officer said with a fake gasp.
Sky and Balin chuckled, which made Bunny's nervousness worse. The woman could not stop her shoulders from shaking. Jenny, on the other hand, just smiled.
"Guys, hush!" Bunny commanded them in a whisper, which made her two Pokémon stop chuckling slowly. When Jenny saw that, she shook her head.
Bunny should just calm down. I'll make sure she won't go to jail.
"Probably she has a Psychic Pokémon that has Teleport."
"Hm…you're onto something there."
Before she said anything, Jenny held her thump up and winked. That made Sky, Balin, and - surprisingly - Bunny smile. It had made her calm down at least.
I have to admit, she is getting good at this.
"Yeah, that's the only explanation… Oh no!"
"She's actually here right now, along with her Kada… Hey, give that back!"
"Jenny…are you all right?"
When Jenny grinned, all three chuckled softly.
"Bunny, give that back!" Jenny said in a softer tone. "Don't you…"
At that moment, the officer dropped the walkie-talkie, and then stomped on it. Hundreds of pieces flew out of the device. The three gasped with horror and eyes large with astonishment.
"I cannot believe you did that!"
Jenny did not say anything in admiration of what she did. Instead, it was something more serious.
"They'll come real soon! We must hurry!"
For what felt like the hundredth time to Bunny, Jenny grabbed her arm again and the two ran off, Balin and Sky dashing behind. While they ran, Bunny's mind still wondered about Ernest's writing on the Vivus painting.
"What about your uncle's writing? We hadn't figured it out yet!"
"Worry about that later! We need to get out of here NOW!"
Forget it.
Lucas just wanted to forget what happened with Norm. When the dusty car drove away, Lucas sighed. It took a while for him to explain to the man why he was followed in the first place. The end result was that of Norm almost having a heart attack. He kicked the sidewalk, hating himself and embarrassed for doing a huge mistake. Now Lucas had no clue as to where to find Bunny Spruce.
I do hope Norm'll forget this in a few days. What a night so far.
The chief then went inside the driver's seat of the police car and saw Timmy with his hands veiling his head.
"Anything the matter, Timmy?"
"Looks like Bunny managed to escape before we can get hold of her. I contacted Jenny and she said Bunny's at the museum already. Not only that, sounded like her walkie-talkie got destroyed."
"Really?" Lucas asked with a raised eyebrow. He felt his head storm with nervous thoughts.
If the walkie-talkie got destroyed…I do hope nothing happened to her. However, there's one other way I can contact her.
"Yeah, I think we should go right now and check it out. However, probably Jenny already arrested her!"
Despite what Timmy said would be considered a happy thought, Lucas bit his lips. Part of him wanted to find out what was really going on.
"Well, let me call her cell phone."
Lucas took out his razor cell phone from his suit and dialed the numbers.
When Jenny, Bunny, and her two Pokémon went outside, they all took deep breaths. It was a little while before Jenny spoke.
"Bunny, do you have a flying Pokémon, besides Drifblim, that's big enough to carry two people?"
Bunny shook her head and said, "No."
"It's all right. I got one we can use."
The officer took out a tiny ball from her belt, pushed a button to enlarge it, and then threw it up in the air. In a couple of seconds, the Pokémon came out and roared loudly. The light faded to reveal a dinosaur-like Pokémon shaking its long neck, the bananas on its chin swishing gently. The Pokémon then spread its wings, which were made of large leafs. Bunny and her Pokémon gasped and all of them could not seem to take their eyes off the Tropius.
"Return your Pokémon and then hop on," Jenny commanded as soon as she was on her Pokémon.
Bunny nodded and then returned her Drifblim. After that, she picked up her Ninetales and then hopped up on the Tropius.
"Why did you not return your Ninetales?" asked Jenny with a chuckle.
"Long story."
Jenny shrugged and then said to her Pokémon, "All right, Tropius, let's…"
She stopped when she heard her cell phone ring. When Bunny heard that, her excitement faded. Anxiety attacked her again, her heart beating faster and faster. She did not notice that she was holding Balin tighter.
"Nine…nine!" the Pokémon pleased while trying to gasp for breath.
When Bunny heard him, her eyes went wide and she quickly opened her arms more. She then asked Jenny, "Are you going to answer it?"
Jenny answered with just a smile. What the officer did next Bunny did not expect. She took out her cell phone and instead of answering it she took out the chip inside it and put it in her shirt pocket. After that, she threw the cell phone on the museum building. When it fell down, it was broken in half.
"Remind me to get myself a new cell phone," Jenny said to Bunny with a huge grin.
Bunny and Balin did not say a word. Instead, they both laughed.
"Okay, Tropius, now let's go!"
The grass Pokémon roared and then flew up in the air. In just seconds, the four were off, flying in the night sky.
"Damn it! Probably Bunny smashed her cell phone too!" Lucas roared. His fists then hit the middle of the car door.
"See what I mean! I think we need to get there as soon as possible."
Lucas nodded and said, "You're right. Come on, let's go."
As soon as Lucas turned on the engine, the police car drove off. While steering the wheel, the chief frowned , suddenly thinking about what would happen if he did not catch Bunny. His eyes flickered and his hand curled up tightly into a ball.
He did not know that while Bunny was up in the sky riding a Tropius, she too frowned. On the other hand, she worried if she would be caught. Her shoulders became less tense and her breaths harder. Despite Jenny doing well helping her, there was still a chance of failure.
Both of their thoughts were saying the same thing.
Would this situation in the end be worth nothing or everything?
Well, pretty much the events here are almost the same as in the "Da Vinci Code" except for one thing:
-Originally I had Ingit like Da Vinci and have him also be an inventor and a member of a religious group back in the first version of this fic. I even have the original main characters in the original version find out one of Ingit's belongings. XD This time though I just have him as a painter, nothing more.
There's more but I can't think of any at the moment.
Again, sorry if this confuses anyone. Will do an explanation probably on the weekend. Well, I'm hoping the next chapter shall be sometime in St. Patrick's Day. ^^
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Sunday Afternoon, full title Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, actually took Seurat two years to complete and now stands on show in London, UK for those looking to see the original with their own eyes. The artist produced many different study pieces which are also well documented as preparation for the final classic work which has become so well known as the spearhead of pointilism and the artist's own career.
When you study the Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte it is very easy to see why it took Seurat so long to complete a version that he was pleased with, because of the complexity of the subjects in the painting and the painting technique he used which was very time consuming.
Morning Stroll Print by Seurat
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Morning Stroll is another Seurat painting covering landscape views, but differs from the norm in that Seurat's brushstrokes were much thicker and seemed more impressionist than pointilist when compared to other works such as Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.
The popularity of Morning Stroll is in how the lady wondering along the side of the bank gives off a truly calming experience as well as featuring the artist's preferred selection of complementary natural blues, greens alongside lighter tones.
Harbour at Port-En-Bessin at High Tide Print by Georges Seurat
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Harbour at Port-En-Bessin at High Tide is a stylish seascape offering Seurat's typical selection of sailboats alongside calm seas and the attractive French shore. This painting specifically combines foreground and background elements to give a good feeling of perspective. It again shows off the pointilist techniques of Georges Seurat.
In all, Seurat's career was dominated by landscapes like those above and the artist would commonly include some form of natural sea within it either as a seashore or river. Seurat found sailboats would match his style well as they offered a calming look in comparison to other boats which were around at that time of the mid to late 19th century.
Beach at Bas Butin Honfleur Print by Georges Seurat
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Beach at Bas Butin Honfleur is a charming Seurat seascape set against the French shoreline with sailboats passing by. The pointilist painting technique of Seurat seems absolutely appropriate for a painting covering this subject, with the blues, greens and beach colours fitting together beautifully. Seurat chose landscape painting above all else and offered his own unique take on it through the innovative style which he used that later became part of the neo-impressionist group of painters.
See below for a fuller list of the oil paintings produced by Georges Seurat over the course of his distinguished career:
Georges Seurat is a popular artist online and regularly searched for thanks in the main to his two best known paintings of Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Bathers at Asnières. Frequent topic phrases related to the artist which are searched for online include Georges Seurat paintings, prints to buy, Seurat gallery, Seurat Bathers, Seurat Sunday Afternoon, framed Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Bathers at Asnières posters, artwork, art work, pictures, stretched canvases, giclee art prints, Seurat art, reproductions and buy Seurat oil paintings.
Besides Georges Seurat there are also many other great artists worth discovering, from all sorts of different art movements and periods. See below for a selection of some of the other fine artists to have influenced western art at various points since the early Renaissance.
Claude Monet is famous all over the world with Monet himself now established as one of the most respected and influential artists of all time. The popularity of impressionism and Monet's connection to it's inception means his role in the development towards modern art was critical and the qualities in his paintings make them highly popular as art print reproductions for those looking to add his colour and imagination to their homes. You can buy claude Monet prints here.
Jack Vettriano has become a true artistic icon in the UK thanks to great artistic achievements over the past 25 years, rising from a young intrigued Scottish artist to become well known around the world, particularly in his native Britain and across the pond in the US. His growing popularity has led to major exhibitions and interest whenever his paintings come up for sale. There are Jack Vettriano prints on show here.
Joan Miro stuck consistently to an abstract style throughout his career and remains one of the best known Spanish painters of any era or art movement. Joan Miro's style has been used within recent advertisements in Spain and his reputation continues to grow thanks to the contemporary style of his work. Check out Joan Miro prints in this specialist website.
Rembrandt was one of the best from the Dutch Golden Age, which is a famous period of Dutch art involving traditional Baroque paintings. Rembrandt remains one of the most important Dutch artist of all time, as well as the most influential from the 17th century. Classic Rembrandt prints and paintings are available from this website.
JMW Turner was the spearhead of the influential art movement of Romanticism which inspired the French impressionists that followed shortly after. Turner's finest oil paintings are available to buy as Turner prints here.
Gustav Klimt was an inspirational Austrian painter who loved the use of Gold leaf paint within his art and produced classics like The Kiss and The Tree of Life. Many contemporary Klimt prints are for sale from this Gustav Klimt website.
Pablo Picasso is also amongst the most studied artist with his paintings categorised into several key periods of his career, such as the Blue Period, the Rose Period, and times of Cubism, Surrealism and also African-inspired spells. You can buy Pablo Picasso prints and reproductions from this Pablo Picasso website.
Henri Matisse is a major contemporary artist who stands alongside the likes of Cubism expert Pablo Picasso, Dutch Abstract artist Piet Mondrian as well as abstract expressionists like Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Wassily Kandinsky was an earlier abstract expressionist who also produced some landscape paintings early in his career. Henri Matisse paintings and Matisse prints are covered in full through this specialist art website.
Marc Chagall is considered one of the best exponents of colour of any artist ever and his dreamy style of paintings has proven supremely popular in recent years. Chagall prints are similarly popular to the other artists featured here and you can buy them from this website.
Disclaimer: Seuratprints.com is a fan website dedicated to the paintings and art prints produced by famous French pointilist painter Georges Seurat, and is in no way an official website for painter Seurat, nor does it claim to be. The Estate of Georges Seurat and their presence hold all necessary copyrights and licences for all of his paintings and other works. All prints, paintings and photos included in Seuratprints.com are provided as an affiliate to Art.com who hold necessary permissions.


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I really enjoyed my two day course with Jim Turner of The Performance Group. The location in Milton Keynes is easy to find with plenty of free parking. The venue itself is very comfortable and everything you need for the course is provided. Jim believes that you can only concentrate for a set period, so there are regular breaks throughout the day so your attention is always fully focused on the course. He also believes in feeding you well, so be prepared to put on a pound or two! Jim is a very good course leader and uses a mixture of teaching techniques to bring the comprehensive material to life.
The Effective Time Management course has literally changed my life. I used to feel under pressure at work with lots of tasks to be done and not enough hours in the day. After the course, I put into practice a variety of the tools which Jim went through on the course. Six months down the line, I am still using them on a daily basis and my beloved paper diary which Jim thought he'd never wean me off has also now disappeared! The most useful lesson I learned was to effectively prioritise my work, distinguishing between what is important, what is urgent and those tasks which just don't add any value to what you do. By using a tickler system, I now know what I'm expecting to get done each day and ensure that I have everything cleared from my desk at the end of the day ready for my designated task the next morning. I always have a running list of tasks to be done, so if I do clear the ones I had planned for the day, I simply move on to the next task on the list. I find that by investing half an hour at the end of each week planning out the tasks to be completed the following week, I actually save myself a huge amount of time and feel more relaxed about my workload. My desk is also a lot tidier now than it ever was before!
The assignment work to be completed after the course was not too onerous and actually helped to cement the lessons learned from the course by making you appraise how you currently use your time and how you could bring some of the techniques from the course into your working (and personal) life and improve your productivity and feeling of achievement. The additional work to be done to attain a Distinction was again very worthwhile as it was all about how you do things and how you are going to improve what you do so consolidates everything you've learned on the course.
Andrea McCormick - Director, Fast Accounting Services Limited
Two Day Time Management Endorsed Qualification
I would unreservedly recommend the services of The Performance Group Limited. Positive Futures North Liverpool (PFNL) is part of a social enterprise company that has been established for over 15 years. PFNL began in 2004 and inherited all the policies and procedures of the original company. With Jim Turner's help we were able to fully overhaul the policies and procedures so that not only were they up to date, but that they encompassed & benefited both parts of the organisation. Furthermore, so comprehensive was the work developed and produced by Jim, that it enabled our organisation to access preferred provider Q's that we had never been able to access before. Jim was available for advice and information throughout the process. We have since used Jim's services for a number of additional HR projects including a salary benchmarking review of our pay and conditions; development of a performance related appraisal system; and delivery of his EDI Nationally Accredited Appraisal Training for our Management Team. I would not hesitate to say that the HR services offered by The Performance Group Limited and Jim Turner have been invaluable to our project and value for money.
Clare Corran - Project Manager for Positive Futures North Liverpool
Offer Letters; Contracts of Employment; Employee Handbooks; Appraisal Documentation; Salary Benchmarking and Performance Related Pay
I attended the FDAP Certificate in Supervisory Management & Leadership Techniques in November 2008. I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 day course, which I found interesting and stimulating, and took away numerous techniques which I plan to use in my day to day work as a Team Leader. The course was tailored to suit managers working within the drugs field and I feel that the content was very relevant to the work my agency does. My employers, EDP Drug and Alcohol Service have ensured that the course was made available to all Team Leaders, and I believe this will be the basis of their ongoing training programme, to ensure competency amongst their management team.
James is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer, his delivery was pitched perfectly for a Level 3 course, and although there was a lot of material to be covered, he ensured that there were regular breaks so that people could recharge. In my opinion, this course is ideal for people new to management and leadership, or as a refresher for those in need of a few new techniques to use with their team. Thanks James!
Laura Higgins - EDP Drug & Alcohol Services Exeter
Delivery of FDAP Certificate in Supervisory Management & Leadership Techniques - Level 3 EDI Endorsed Qualification
Jim presents material in a thoroughly absorbing and often entertaining way. There is an energy in his presentation that holds your attention. He ensures all are 'on board' and then takes you through material at a pace that is comfortable for each participant.
Alan Jones - Co-ordinator of Positive Futures
Delivery of training workshops for a web-based competency assessment programme
James Turner, a down to earth easy to understand trainer who has brilliant technique in communicating his vast range of bespoke courses to all levels of personnel in our organisation. He works very hard to ensure the material is understood and relevant. It is our intention to use James to continue to develop our key staff.
Keith Hewitt - Operations Director of Pelican Rouge Limited
Junior and middle manager development programme delivered as 1 day workshops
I am writing to thank you for an outstanding course. You clearly put a great deal of effort and hard work into your preparation for our 2 day outward bound event. From the booking of hotel rooms and meals to the organisation of activities, instructors and timetables - every part of the event ran smoothly.
Our team's participation in the exciting and professionally facilitated activities really brought out the best in them. Many cannot believe that they have now personally completed abseiling, caving and amazingly, even a suspended gorge crossing.
The theory input from you on the management learning and development programme was particularly relevant, and related well to the practical and carefully constructed facilitated activities. This meant that our team had a chance to practice what they had learnt; and through the constructive feedback sessions start developing competence in the various management skills required of them in the future. I was particularly impressed by the rapport that was quickly formed between our management trainees and you, which will undoubtedly develop further as you mentor their continued development and growth.
Kevin Hart - Managing Director of McColls Convenience Stores
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Jim Turner has facilitated many recruitment selection centres for our company. I have always been impressed with the detailed and innovative content which he has put together which allows us to consistently select the best people. Jim delivers the selection centre professionally, with humour, and in a manner where the candidates enjoy and learn from the experience. Through his facilitation skills we are able to get a greater insight into the individuals personality and skills which assists us to make that all important choice.
Dave Thomas - General Manager of Operations for Martins the Newsagents
One day competency based recruitment assessment centre's which we designed and have now facilitated over 50 times
The courses were very well written and both thorough and entertaining in their delivery. My team were kept engrossed and involved throughout and were constantly encouraged to participate and learn from their past experiences. Most importantly, the Senior Managers developed both confidence and competence in the subjects and were able to quickly utilise the skills gained which assisted greatly in developing KCI's professional HR practices.
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Project Management of a 22 course e-Learning Programme mapped to National Standards
The programme that you facilitated helped tremendously in the development of the Variety Store team and has added to their armoury on which to draw. All the objectives we set out to achieve were met. Thanks!
Rob Irvine – Managing Director of More Stores
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Try tri again. At least that's what I'm telling myself. About a year ago (shit, have I really been talking about yarn and pretending to be funny on the internets for a whole year? I guess I missed that. Well, whatever, happy belated birthday, blog. Make a wish for more readers and a million dollars.) I was talking about training for my first triathlon ever. And I might have mentioned that I sucked at swimming. Well, what I failed to mention (mostly because instead of the five readers I have now, I had one and he pretty much knew everything that was going on, so I didn't have to blog about it) was that I never did the tri. Yup, I was the idiot that got bursitis (tendonitis of the shoulder) 2 weeks before I was supposed to swim, bike, run and somehow not die while accomplishing those things. Also, the trip to
hell India a month before the big event didn't help with the training either. And I know that's not a good excuse, but there you have it. So I applied for a medical rollover, went to physical therapy and now that I have gotten over my sad mopey self, I am trying again. There's a lesson involving horses and saddles.
So I went to the pool last night with my friend, M. She's going to deny it, but she's pretty much a bad ass dolphin-human hybrid with amazing hair. (I know that sounds an awful lot like a mermaid, but I assure you that it is not. A mermaid is a fish-human hybrid…completely different) I got into the pool and went for it. I swam to one end without dying. So far, so good. I swam back to the other end. Still no dying. I'm slow as shit and I'm pretty sure that I look like a timid, gimpy fish, but I didn't die and that's what I'm focusing on. I was focusing so much on not dying that I didn't keep track of my laps. I'm estimating that I completed 6 laps based on how many times I stood at the shallow end of the pool contemplating injecting my arms with steroids while simultaneously making out with Michael Phelps in the hopes that it would help bring me closer to my Olympic dreams. I came to the conclusion that I don't know where I would find steroids, let alone how I would get Michael to make out with me. Finally, I felt as though if I swam one more lap, I would definitely vomit in the pool, which would alert the other dolphin-human hybrids that there is a noob in their midst that is intent on destroying the magic of their sparkly clean pool water. This of course would lead to an all out assault of butterfly strokes to my face. I think I got out of the pool just in time before permanent damage set it. Even still, today most of my body has lost its will to live and is refusing to do what I tell it to do. It's going to be slow, but it's progress, right?
While I'm getting back on the triathlon horse, I'm also getting back on another horse (which is really funny if you think about it….kind of like double piggy backs, but with horses. Wait, stop thinking about it, because I just did and it's kind of gross and sad. Not funny.) with sock knitting. Remember these? Last weekend, I decided that it was time to try knitting them again. I'm doing things a little differently this time, though. First, I'm using metal needles. Fuck bamboo. Those things can't withstand the extreme force of my ass. Secondly, I'm knitting two at a time…on one circular needle…because I'm crazy. Also, because when I finish my sock, I will have finished my socks. It's going to be slow, but it's progress. I know I already said that up there, but I'm saying it again. To reiterate the parallels of knitting and swimming and horses. You know, let's just forget the horses.


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Nice article outlining the impact Cliff Floyd has had on teams. I've always liked Floyd, and it's nice to see him get credit for something beyond his on-field accomplishments. But is the jab at Bill James really necessary? Obviously, this writer hasn't read much of Bill James' work. If he had, he'd realize that James agrees that some things, like team chemistry, are real but unquantifiable.
The Cliff Floyd Factor
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Stung by California's passage of Proposition 8, Utah's gay and transgender community is brainstorming on how to best be seen and heard -- and how to secure social justice.
Small crews have taken to the streets to shovel sidewalks and hand out equality pamphlets. The blogosphere brims with grass roots energy to boost awareness. And on Wednesday, Utah Pride Center will film testimonials, YouTube-style, to send to state lawmakers as the Legislature looms.
This and plenty more was discussed Sunday as more than 100 people crammed the Tower Theater for a gay town hall, of sorts, which featured a who's who of representatives for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
"This country is having a conversation just like we're having today," pride center executive director Valerie Larabee told a rapt audience determined to diversify the effort to quash discrimination. "What defines us is we are living under the Constitution. We are all equal."
The forum was a rare opportunity for virtually every gay rights group, from Equality Utah and the Log Cabin Republicans to the Queer People of Color Network, to collaborate and solicit new ideas. The top priority: Equality Utah's Common Ground initiative, a collection of six bills aimed at the 2009 legislative session that would enhance legal protections offered to LGBT Utahns.
"Proposition 8 broke our hearts, but it did not end our fight," announced Todd Hess, co-chairman of Utah's Human Rights Campaign steering committee.
Rep. Christine Johnson, an openly gay Democrat from Salt Lake City, called it inspiring to see "this many people who actually give a damn." And she hopes the momentum translates into action at the upcoming Legislature.
"If you are intimidated to come up to the hill, if you think it's a big deal to talk to a legislator, it's really not," Johnson said.
On Sunday morning, the lawmaker organized a food drive on the corner of 9th and 9th. The donations will benefit the Crossroads and Utah Aids Foundation food pantries.
Many in attendance praised activist Jacob Whipple for organizing the town hall. But some dissension emerged. The group was challenged to synchronize its various phone trees, e-mail lists and online petitions. One resident noted the community can't even agree on its name -- is it gay or queer -- saying the latter is gaining popularity with youth but often is deemed inappropriate. And Marisol Garza, a Salt Lake City resident, argued the community doesn't do enough outreach to people of color.
"Were you at the immigration rallies?" she asked. "It's not just about Prop 8. We don't have a safe job to go make minimum wage. We don't have health care."
Many on the panel pledged to work harder to include minorities.
The panel raised the issue of how to avoid feeling ostracized as openly gay members of a faith community. And it introduced TransAction, a new group working to educate people about major challenges affecting Utah's transgender community.
But just opening a dialogue like this one -- Whipple wants to hold one every quarter -- is valuable, according to Park City's Mark Worthen.
"I want to learn," he said. "I don't want to be prejudiced."
PUtah Pride Center is hosting an event at 7 p.m. Wednesday to film anyone interested in recording a testimonial. The YouTube-style videos will be sent to Utah lawmakers prior to next month's legislative session. The pride center is located at 355 N. 300 West.


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Eurasian Union: the real, the imaginary and the likely
This Chaillot Paper examines Russia's Eurasian project. Is this a new twenty-first century version of the Soviet Union? Does the project make economic sense, or is it simply a ploy by Putin to restore Russia's great power status? It also looks at how the crisis in Ukraine will affect Moscow's plans, as well as how the EU could interact with this potential rival.


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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Reflecting on the Journey
As a completely unrelated side-note, one of the girls we work with is in a clique called "BSU." When I excitedly told her that I was in BSU too, she said her BSU stands for "been swagged up" . . . Hmmm, not the same thing.
Anyways, BSU has since changed their name to Baptist Campus Ministries, and they asked Adam and I to come up to Athens and speak at their Gathering last night. After I threw up from fear of public speaking, I agreed. Because typically when Adam and I "speak" together, he does all the talking and I just sit there awkwardly. Because we all know how awkward I get when things get awkward (Modern Family anyone?)
We went up to Athens late afternoon and met my sister (the pastry chef) for dinner at Taqueria del sol. Because large quantities of Mexican food mixed with nerves and getting up on stage is ALWAYS a good idea. Or not.
Before dinner, we took a few minutes to walk through beautiful North Campus with Jayci. She was slightly enamored with the fountain:
Me and Jay with my beautiful sister. Seriously, her hair just DRIES like that all on its own. I'm not bitter or anything.
My new favorite picture of Jayci. Check out those toofies.
Regardless, it went really well. Shockingly well, actually. And I even talked too. Well, I read blog posts, but that counts right?
Why would I read blog posts you ask? I'll tell you why, because I express myself better in writing than I do when I talk (I know, you're probably surprised at this fact judging from my recent blog posts, but I promise it's true). Also, they told us they wanted us to share stuff from the blog, and to tell about our journey. And I always do what I'm told. Seriously, I'm a total rule follower.
The night was quite an encouragement. Just looking back at our journey and remembering the Lord's faithfulness to bring us where we are today was refreshing and encouraging.
Anyhow, in an EXTREMELY round-about way, I am trying to say that I wanted to share the series of posts we shared at Gathering, in hopes that it might encourage some of you as well.
Leaving Stuff Behind
*These first two posts were written before we even went to camp or knew a single thing about inner-city ministry. How incredible to see the way that the Lord was preparing our hearts almost four years ago for what we're doing TODAY. Amazing.
Learning by Serving
Mama D's House
*From some of my first times going downtown after camp. God was continuing to shape my heart and reveal HIS heart for the poor, the downtrodden, the orphan and the widow.
A few from our time in the trenches of ministry, feeling discouraged . . . (from the Broken Voices blog):
Thoughts on Jump
Is it really worth it?
And where we are today:
Cultivating the Soil
Mostly, reflecting back on our journey has re-invigorated my heart and filled me with excitement for what I am certain the Lord still has in store for us!
*For everyone who's here from BCM, sorry to disappoint with the fact that I don't write thought-provoking, insightful posts every day. Or even most days. They're more of a rare treat actually.
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I am so thankful that you were able to share Becca! When I come here I never see someone who is awkward or fearful. I see someone who loves Jesus so very much it shines thru in everything she says and does. It is such a blessing and it makes my heart feel overwhelmed with Joy. I am so thankful that I get to serve the same living God that you do.ReplyDelete
You are doing so much and making a difference in the world and I rejoice in that. I know Jesus rejoices in that too.
I LOVE Jayci So much. I love your sisters hair. Wow. And I love, love, love your heart and compassion for others. You inspire me.
SOOOO thankful you guys shared your journey with us!! I've heard you quoted many times this week ... and loved it! Glad it reminded you of where God has brought you ... I'm getting my diet coke and cheese dip and pulling up a chair to watch the rests of this journey! Love ya!ReplyDelete
All of your posts are treats!ReplyDelete
I was in the BSU, too. The Baptist kind, not the swagged kind. Whatever that means.
How wonderful that you had this opportunity. And the pictures are adorable...I love the one of ya'll in front of the fountain-beautiful.ReplyDelete
Thank you always for your kind words at my blog! I appreciate it so much!
She's the cutest thing EVER!!!! Her hair is adorable-I love to put Allie's hair in pigtails too!ReplyDelete
I'm reminded how God told Jacob to build a pile of rocks to remember what God had done for him.ReplyDelete
I think we all need touchstones to bear witness to the mighty work He has done so that we can be encouraged and strengthened in the faith that He will continue to work mightily in our lives to accomplish His purpose.
Oh my word, you are my sister from another mother..(and daddy for that matter) LOLReplyDelete
I feel you on the whole communicating better blog/writing than in person. I do the exact same thing when i am asked to come and speak! LOL
I love it! pretty pics girly( as always) we have got to come to the ATL and see yall!
love ya!
I'm from BCM, and I always follow you because even when you don't think you're being though provoking, you're living your life and doing ministry along the way, and just knowing all that goes into that is encouraging to any of us who long to do the same! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us!ReplyDelete
What a cute little girl. Looks like a fun time!ReplyDelete


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ATLANTA (AP) — The Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to block enforcement of Alabama's new immigration law.
The federal government filed the challenge on Friday to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. It claimed Alabama's new law "is highly likely to expose persons lawfully in the United States, including school children, to new difficulties in routine dealings."
The law is considered by many to be the toughest immigration law in the U.S. It allows authorities to question people suspected of being in the country illegally and hold them without bond. It also lets officials check the immigration status of students in public schools.
A federal judge has upheld those two key aspects of the law, which have already taken effect.