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At a Career Crossroads? Erica Diamond's 5-Step Career Tune-Up
Fall is in the air, which means the kids are back in school. If you're a mom, that means more "me time." More time to explore, reassess and figure out where you're at, and where you're headed. Perhaps this will be your season to become a mompreneur. Women, if you are currently in a job you dislike, fall is a great time to start plotting your move. While spring is about cleaning and rebirth, so is fall. Fall is like one great giant haircut- the shedding of dead ends and making room for new and healthy hair to grow. Fall is a great time to tune-up your career.
I have been doing a lot of career tuning myself lately. I recently put the finishing touches on my book proposal for a second book. Gulp. That felt incredibly exhilarating and exciting. I also am in the process of trying to make smart decisions regarding my ultimate dream- to make a difference at a different level- a whole new platform- television. I am balancing the blog, brand relationships, coaching, speaking engagements and motherhood. Navigating your way through a career at any stage, is never easy.
If you are on the fence, stuck or at a career crossroads, here is my 5-step fall career tune-up:
1. Examine Your Life and Career, and Set Goals.
A few good questions to ask yourself to assess where you're at:
- What do I really want?
- Am I where I want to be in my career?
- Am I stuck in a dead-end job?
- Do I hate my job?
- How does my current job fit my life goals?
Fall is a great time to really self-assess, either by taking self-assessment quizzes or working with a career coach. If you're truly unhappy in your current situation, make the firm commitment to yourself that you will make changes and take action. The year 2013 will be all about ACTION. No just talking, but DOING.
When examining your life and career, think of things like:
- What do I value in an employer?
- Do I need more flexibility than the average employee?
- Do I enjoy a fast-paced, more corporate environment, or would I prefer to work for a small company (the big fish in a small pond scenario).
Familiarize yourself with all the different industries that interest you. Once you've evaluated your life, your current situation and have figured out more of what you want, it's time to set some goals. Give yourself a timeline of when you hope to accomplish each career goal / step. Have that timeline clearly mapped out, and posted in a visible place. This keeps you focused, on track and holds you accountable to your goals.
2. Expand Your Network – NETWORKING BABY!
Most people get turned off or scared of networking, or simply, don't even know how to do it! They walk into a room and freeze. I say to my mentees, "get over it!" You're not going to network or grow your contact database by sitting behind a desk all day. You need GET OUT THERE and EXPAND YOUR NETWORK. Shyness just won't cut it as an excuse.
Your roster of personal contacts is one of the most powerful tools you currently have, and a great place to begin the networking process. Commit to reconnecting with those in your existing networks like friends, old friends, family, old work colleagues, peers, etc… See if any of these people are connected to your field of choice.
But it is crucial to go one step further than just your roster of personal contacts. Join local organizations like your local Chamber of Commerce, local networking groups in your area. BNI is a great organization to join, as it is based upon a built-in referral program, where everyone shares referrals. EO is an option as well.
GOING ONLINE is an excellent place to expand your network. I discussed recently on national TV to have your CV in a PDF link, so that you may even reach out to someone on Twitter, Facebook, Linked in, Workopolis, Monster, WowJobs, etc… and send them your CV easily.
3. Upgrade Your Skills and Consider Additional Training/Education to Stay Marketable
A sure-fire way to improve your employability is to gain additional training or certification. It simply keeps more options available to you and opens more doors. Today it's become more necessary than ever to stay on top of technology, industry trends, and customer requirements to keep you relevant in ANY company. In upgrading your skills, obviously keep them relevant and consistent with your interests and career goals. Simply put, never stop learning. Knowledge is power to you, and your future employer.
Upgrading your skills also means polishing your CV and your interviewing skills. Practice interviewing. In the mirror. Yes, your interview technique will have a major influence on the success of your job-search. Take the time to research the company prior to interviewing, and try to anticipate questions they would ask. Your personal style has much to do with you landing your dream job as your skills do.
4. Consider Advancing Internally.
Don't be so quick to dismiss your current employer. If you have searched to no avail, consider approaching the HR department in your current company and see if an alternative career path is available within the company. You come in with seniority already. As I always you, "You'll never know if you don't ask."
5. And finally, if there is nothing that has excited you after working with a coach or self-assessment, and you have that entrepreneurial itch, consider becoming YOUR OWN BOSS and starting your own business. If you truly have the passion, the talent and the drive, 2013 may be the year you become an entrepreneur.
I can tell you from personal experience, it is fruitful and rewarding. Being an entrepreneur gives you unlimited earning potential. No ceiling. The ability to affect great change and call the shots, as they say. If this is your career choice, I tell my coaching clients, first consider making your passion your paycheck. Success has as much to do with passion as it does with talent, persistence and hard work. Look at people like Martha Stewart and Richard Branson who made their passion their paycheck. I made my passion my paycheck in both my businesses. It was key to my success.
Or, if can't make your passion your paycheque, did you thrive in a previous or current position and would be willing to go out and do this on your own? In essence, what are you good at? Where do your expertise lie? Using your current skills, may very well may be your next business!
And finally, can you use those skills, and purchase a franchise? Not every entrepreneur starts their business from scratch. Many entrepreneurs buy existing businesses or franchises.
A reminder: greater earning potential comes with greater risk and less job certainty.
Remember, in the end, the key to landing your dream job is to STAND OUT. Use everything you have, that makes you unique.
Tell us, are you at a career crossroads? Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Any career tips for our community would be greatly appreciated.
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This is such a helpful article, thank you for sharing your experience to help others. I am a self employed artist, specialising in 2 specific areas, animal and fairy/fantasy art, and at a stage where I need and want, to step up to the next level and specialise in a more defined way, but am struggling to choose between which one – animals or the fairy and fantasy.
Either of these subjects would provide equal potential, income, stimulation, enjoyment for myself and others etc, but to create the art, market, promote and budget for both would be impossible, even on a "try both, see which is best" basis, so that's my personal quandary at the moment, and your article gave me some thinking strategies – thank you again and best wishes to everyone!
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Thank you! I am so glad I came across your article. I feel that I am at a major crossroads in my career. Although my current position is comfortable,I am itching to have my own blogging business, as you do. You are my inspiration, and I want to go out into the world of blogging and writing so bad I can hardly stand it! I am also a wife and a mom to two babies, and I cannot afford to lose my income at the moment. Any suggestions?
Hi Miss Awa,
Thank you for your lovely comment. I would like to steer you here… http://www.erica-diamond.com/coaching. That might be what you're looking for. 😉
Please let me know, and have a great day!
Great advice Erica. I'm inspired to do something. Now I just have to figure what.
Debbie, you haven't unlocked your passion then 🙂 Check out this link. Perhaps it will help. http://womenonthefence.com/2010/02/10/unlocking-your-passion/
I love this post Erica! I may come off sounding like a third grader with this next question but it is truly one that I have a hard time with. After speaking with a couple friends, I realize I am not the only one with the issue but none were thrilled to admit it.
What if you don't know what your passion is? Do you have any ideas or exercises on how one can find it? I love many things….. my kids, fitness, shopping, reading, helping others but I can't really say that any one of them I am SO passionate about that I could turn them into a career. At least not one that would provide an income for our family. I truly love blogging but I do it in a lighthearted way and cannot see touching enough people to make it more than a hobby.
I will be returning to the workforce next year when my son goes to Kindergarten and I have to admit, I am scared as hell as to what I want to do. I used to work in the real estate business but it was definitely NOT something that I loved and I dread the thought of returning to it. I want to do something…….I just don't what it is.
Goodness, even though I feel a bit embarrassed at admitting that it sure feels good to get it out there!!!
Hi Suzanne,
Get embarrassing out of your vocabulary! 🙂 Nothing to be embarassed about at all. Excited, nervous, all those yes!
Perhaps this will help- how to unlock your passion. Please let me know if it sheds any light and offers some help. http://womenonthefence.com/2010/02/10/unlocking-your-passion/
You'll find your way. It takes time and exploration. Wishing you luck and success in your "adventure."
I am currently at a career crossroads. I hate my boss and would like to be my own boss but I can't give up the pay check. It's a real catch 22.
Great post and very timely for me.
I am in NEED of a new job and career, Erica! Right now I'm full time in the gov't in communications but have been laid-off, meaning I've been given a certain number of months to find a new job and then I'm out. So now, yeah… re-evaluating what I really want and I'm NOT cut out for a gov't 9-5 boring office job. I need something… more… which is why I also love that blogging is like my second job and provides some income for me, I would love to turn that into something MORE, though… and find a way to turn my other passions into career, too – writing, shopping, travel… you know? HELP! Seriously. It's taking the first step and trying to figure it all out that is scariest…


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MPs are preparing to vote over whether to increase the number of academically selective state schools.
An amendment to the education bill, which will be debated in the Commons today, calls for independent schools to be allowed to keep the right to select pupils on ability if institutions opt out of the private sector and turn into academies.
If MPs vote for the amendment, it will be included in the education bill and could eventually become enshrined in law.
Selective state schools – or grammars – are a politically fraught topic for the coalition, in particular the Conservatives.
Four years ago, a row broke out after David Willetts, then the Tory's education spokesman, spoke out against grammar schools, arguing that they entrench disadvantage. David Cameron tried to calm a row that then ensued among Conservative MPs in favour of the schools. Cameron argued that the debate was "pointless". He said history had shown that creating grammar schools was "extremely difficult and ... often leads to them being very unpopular and they are then got rid of".
Graham Brady, Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West, resigned from the frontbench over Cameron's comments. Last year, Brady asked Michael Gove, the education secretary, whether he would allow there to be more selective state schools where parents wanted it. Gove responded: "My foot is hovering over the pedal. I'll have to see what my co-driver Nick Clegg has to say."
The amendment to the education bill was tabled by Brady and has the support of at least 38 Conservative MPs, including John Redwood and David Davis.
The economic climate has made many parents decide against sending their children to private schools. Seven private schools have so far become academies. The number of private schools considering becoming academies is not known. There are 164 grammar schools in England. Anthony Seldon, master of Wellington college, said that becoming an academy would not be "the move of choice" for many, but that financially they may have no alternative.
Andy Burnham, Labour's shadow education secretary, described the amendment as an "audacious bid" to expand selection in state schools. "This reveals the Tory party's true instincts on education – an ever more divided and elitist school system," he said. "We know this is what Michael Gove wants too, but this blatant attempt by his backbenchers reveals that we are in a real battle to protect a fair education system. Labour is fighting for fair admissions for all families, while the Tory party are siding with the few not the many. The Lib Dems need to decide whose side they're on."
The bill also gives headteachers greater powers to exclude violent and aggressive pupils and ensures heads have the final say on whether to expel a pupil from their school. At the moment, parents are allowed by law to appeal if their child is excluded and, if successful, can overturn a head's decision.
Other reforms contained in the bill give teachers new rights to search pupils for forbidden items, such as pornography, phones, video cameras or anything they believe might cause harm, and removes the requirement for teachers to give a day's notice of a detention.
A spokesman from the Department for Education said the government opposed Brady's amendment. "We have no plans for more selective schools. If this amendment does go through, which we don't think it will, it would be for the government to decide whether or not to allow an independent school to continue to select if they became an academy."


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ROME – When Silvio Berlusconi put his foot in his mouth yet again last week, claiming that kickbacks are a normal part of doing business abroad, Italy waited for a crushing rebuke from his main opponent in this month's election.
But Pier Luigi Bersani is not a man for the cut and thrust of tough political campaigning and, as usual, failed to deliver the killer blow, managing instead the rather limp sound bite: "Enough with bribes, enough with Berlusconi."
It was no better than Bersani's normal performance in front of TV cameras, where the head of Italy's center-left coalition often looks distracted and uncomfortable. But a lot is riding on him becoming a credible rival to the three-time prime minister as millions of Italians, and even foreign governments, look to Bersani to stop a Berlusconi surge that analysts fear could prompt political paralysis and take Europe and the global economy back to the brink of disaster.
The final polls allowed before the run-in to the elections next Sunday showed Berlusconi's support had risen to only five points behind Bersani's leading coalition, thanks to a skilful blitz on Italy's TV talk shows, where he is never lost for words. "At the very most, Bersani would do OK as the mayor of Bologna," was a choice put down.
Bersani, 61, a former communist and son of a mechanic, has been a political activist since he organized, as a child, a strike of altar boys at his local church to protest the priest's use of donation money. A fan of the rock group AC/DC, he is married to a pharmacist from his hometown in Emilia Romagna. It is all a far cry from Berlusconi's "bunga-bunga" parties and dalliances with showgirls.
As the leader of the Democratic Party, Bersani has found himself accountable to the party's trade union backers, who last year resisted Prime Minister Mario Monti's attempts to reform the labor market.
But he has proved a tough reformer himself, using his 18 months as a minister in Romano Prodi's 2006 government to cut the cost of using a mobile with legislation that challenged the cartel-like tendencies of Italy's cellphone operators — exactly the sort of reforms many people think Monti's technocrat government should have passed more of last year.
But Bersani's drifting speeches, which he peppers with folksy sayings, have become the favorite target of comedians as the election nears. Even Berlusconi has won laughs by doing an impression of Bersani at a rally. Bersani may yet win Parliament's lower house in the election, but he could be forced into a senate alliance with Monti to keep Berlusconi at bay.
Both Bersani and Monti promise reform of Italy's sclerotic economy, mixed with an easing on tax hikes, although the deal could yet be ruined by Bersani's leftwing coalition ally, Nichi Vendola, who loathes Monti's love of austerity and has said he will refuse to be "the poodle" in a coalition.
That has left Bersani stuck in the middle, just as Berlusconi builds consensus by promising to pay back in cash a hated housing tax imposed by Monti last year and grabbing headlines by signing Mario Balotelli to his AC Milan soccer team, with the striker making an immediate impact on the pitch.
Bersani and Monti will be grateful that television airtime for politicians is rationed in the runup to voting this weekend, while the pope's resignation and a popular TV song contest have further reduced Berlusconi's chances to make shock promises on air.
But one politician who is continuing to pack piazzas up and down Italy could prove an equal threat. Beppe Grillo, a comic who rails against corrupt politicians and is profiting from a spate of big company scandals, is already besting Monti in polls, with 16 percent. He is not standing in the election, but the Five Star Movement party he cofounded is expected to fill about 10 percent of the seats in both the chamber of deputies and the senate.
Grillo was convicted after a 1980 traffic accident for manslaughter, which prohibits him, under his party's rules, from running for the top office. He said that his candidates, who have never served in Parliament, were busy studying good governance before heading for the corridors of power where they are expected to strip away encrusted parliamentary privileges.
"Grillini" could further weaken Bersani in the senate and obstruct lower house bills, increasing fears of a numerically weak Bersani-Monti coalition government collapsing within months. This week, Grillo has planned a massive pre-election rally in Piazza San Giovanni in Rome, reportedly upsetting center-left politicians who regularly hold rallies there.
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WHEN it comes to business, there's no time to monkey around – and a young Knutsford entrepreneur knows that more than most.
Nicholas Simons, 23, became his own boss at the age of 18 after setting up an online gadget business fresh out of college.
He has now moved on to his new venture selling custom printed t-shirts and has set up shop in his hometown – Shirt Monkey.
The Rutherford Drive resident said: "I have always been quite creative and been into designing and started up the business about a year ago.
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TheO is a foam ball to put your smartphone in, throw it around
The 2012 Toy Fare in New York might seem like the last place where you find smartphone related stuff, but it's not - it brings a neat foam ball accessory that makes you experience games in a much more realistic and engaging way.
The foam ball is called TheO and it's an accessory that works with the iPhone, iPod touch and Android smartphones with screens of 4 or less inches (not that many, come to think about it).
First of all, TheO is almost as big as a soccer ball and you just have to put the phone inside it where it fits nicely. Being a foam, TheO is pretty safe for you favorite gadget.
Now, the idea behind the TheO is that you can use it a bit like a Wii. The video demo below shows how it can be used for bowling, and there are two other suggested games with it - one a hot potato game, and the other one a mysterious social game. Those three will be bundled with the TheO ball that sells for just $24.99, but others are also being developed.
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8 Comments
posted on 15 Feb 2012, 08:57 3
1. atheisticemetic (Posts: 377; Member since: 18 Dec 2011)
soooo why wouldn't I just get a kinect?
this idea seems a little redic...
posted on 15 Feb 2012, 09:09 4
2. adi4u4882 (Posts: 137; Member since: 10 Jan 2012)
I'm no Hater but this seems to be really stupid.
posted on 15 Feb 2012, 11:40 0
3. Fallout09 (Posts: 421; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
posted on 15 Feb 2012, 11:42 2
4. Fallout09 (Posts: 421; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
Honestly, I would rather play on a "Jump To Conclusions Mat".
posted on 15 Feb 2012, 13:10 1
5. squallz506 (banned) (Posts: 1075; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
good one. but...
i think ill make one when i get home so i can throw my phone at the wall when needed.
posted on 15 Feb 2012, 14:51 1
6. nak1017 (Posts: 328; Member since: 08 Jan 2010)
posted on 15 Feb 2012, 18:27 1
7. parkwaydr (Posts: 572; Member since: 07 Sep 2011)
Wanna play soccer with your iPhone?
There's an app, err, toy for that
posted on 17 Feb 2012, 13:52 1
8. cellgeek82 (Posts: 518; Member since: 20 Dec 2009)
This is what modern inventions are coming to? So much for the cure for cancer.
TheO is a foam ball to put your smartphone in, throw it around


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Released back in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S II took the world by storm. Now – almost two years after the former flagship's introduction, a refreshed model has arrived. Referred to as the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus, it offers pretty much nothing new in terms of hardware specs, but comes with Andorid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean out of the box, along with the company's latest custom interface, which is packed with handy features...
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1. TylerGrunter (Posts: 1543; Member since: 16 Feb 2012)
To me it just looks like a cheapo Samsung galaxy SII. I would be really worried about battery life and GPU performance, but hey, let's wait for the reviews for a final saying.
I only expect that they don't try to sell it with an initial price higher than the S2 like they did with the SIII mini!
2. imkyle (Posts: 1087; Member since: 18 Nov 2010)
Just knowing that Jellybean is rolling out to the Galaxy S II users as we speak, I would rather get the original Galaxy S II with the Exynos processor.
3. dragonscourgex (Posts: 307; Member since: 16 Jan 2012)
Seems a little pointless to me.
4. b1acktiger (Posts: 223; Member since: 19 May 2012)
Disappointing ! We are not idiot. SS thinks if they carry the name, people will buy all the s**t they produce. they are just ruining their greatest smartphone S2.
9. Raymond_htc (Posts: 430; Member since: 06 Apr 2012)
Bet your ''Beloved'' iPhone carried the same name too.
OOoohoohooh wait! LOOK AT OPTIMUS G? ITS GONNA HAVE OPTIMUS G2 next time! And when sammy released S3 ain't you saying they carry the name too? Oh and wait What about good old Desire? they made desire Z, HD and S......
5. GTR722 (Posts: 270; Member since: 20 Oct 2012)
This phone needs to be 300$ at Amazon
7. Commentator (Posts: 3722; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
PA, I've been meaning to say this for a while now: your Galaxy S III side-view size-comparison image is WAY off, to the point where it, despite being 0.34" thick, is apparently much thinner than the 0.31" thick One S.
10. Jyakotu (Posts: 854; Member since: 12 Dec 2008)
I honestly don't see the point of the Galaxy S II Plus. I know for a fact that Virgin Mobile USA is selling the Spring version of the GS2 and Straight Talk has it as well. And plus, since JB is coming to the GS2, I don't get the point of this "Plus" version if nothing new was brought to the table.


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Constipation is a fairly common problem as cats age but it's important to rule any underlying disease process such as kidney disease and dehydration.
Has Kitkat had any recent blood work done?
Older cats lose anal muscle tone which makes it more difficult for them to defecate, they can also develop a little arthritis so it is more uncomfortable for them to "assume the position" so to speak for long periods of time.
Increasing her water intake is important and one way to do this is to feed her wet/canned food, if you're not already. Using daily laxatives, such as laxatone, laxaire (there are many different options available from either your veterinarian or the pet store) can often soften the stool enough so that it comes out easier.
And, if those options don't work, you can give her a little Miralax (the same product we take) mixed in with her wet food.
If she is a long-haired cat and grooms herself a lot, hair can cause the stools to be really firm so that brushing her every day can help reduce the amount that she ingests. The laxative I mentioned work really well for this problem too. Even if she is starting to have some trouble with her kidneys, these options are reasonable. I would just want to know if this is the primary underlying cause.
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This website may also offer some additional insights into this problem although it discusses the problem in dogs as well as cats:
What you suggest is what I was looking for. She is a short hair and does not cough up hair balls, so she often has hair in her stool. She has always had dry stools.
I would definitely have some blood work done.
...just in case but mostly because of her age.


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Winnipeg will experience a healthy increase in leadership -- at least for one day next month.
Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, known as a leader of leaders, is the guest speaker at the Rady JCC Y Sports Dinner at the Convention Centre on June 19. (More than 800 tickets are sold; some general and host tickets are still available by calling 477-7513.)
Messier, currently the special assistant to the president, New York Rangers, played 25 NHL seasons that included six Stanley Cup wins and 109 playoff goals.
Previewing his appearance in the Manitoba capital, Free Press hockey writer Tim Campbell engaged Messier in a phone conversation earlier this week from Washington, D.C.
FP: Lots of discussion about the playoffs this spring. What's impressed you or surprised you this year?
MESSIER: Every year we're always amazed at the skill level and the commitment and dedication the players show come playoff time after a gruelling 82-game schedule. It's amazing that they still have that reserve to play as hard as they do game in and game out. The competition and intensity is always something that makes playoff hockey the most fun to watch. We're seeing all those things again this year, from every team. It's a great time of year to be a hockey player and a hockey fan.
FP: What can you share about your thoughts during those three overtimes in Washington on Wednesday night or on Ryan McDonagh's 60 shifts in the game?
MESSIER: Everybody keeps talking on how fast the game has gotten. I'm not sure if the game is that much faster. Mike Gartner still holds the record for fastest time around the rink (at the all-star game skills competition). But I think what's happened with the game is that players are better conditioned to sustain a shift at a higher pace for longer, so the game appears faster. The rules, like taking out the red-line, and the conditioning of the players is amazing. And a guy like McDonagh, for him to get hit like he did and continue to play at such a high level, not missing a shift, you've just to got tip your hat to the players and the commitment they put into their conditioning.
FP: You talked about playoff intensity. There has been some violence, hitting late, cheap shots and suspensions. Any thoughts on that? Has the level of it surprised you?
MESSIER: No, I don't think you're ever surprised. When you do see that kind of action is normally when games are out of hand or scores are lopsided and players start taking liberties. Again, it happened 70 years ago, 50 years ago, 30 years ago and it's still happening and it's always going to happen. The guys that take it too far and go over the line have to pay the consequences. Keeping your composure and keeping your wits about you when the pressure's on, that becomes a big part of winning and losing and guys who go over the line will be reprimanded and they were.
FP: You have taken great interest in hockey concussion issues, in particular with your Messier Project. How's that progressing and what kind of feedback do you get?
MESSIER: It's been an interesting journey. It was a way, when I was approached, to help (Cascade Sports) take their technology and put it into a hockey helmet that would be recognized and used by players of all ages. We've come out with the second edition of the M11. The more I thought about it a few years ago, the more I realized it was a great opportunity to give back something to the game to help protect our players the best I could. I believe in the technology. I spent nine months looking into it, to see that it actually did what they said it did. From there, you just start trying to make inroads. We play a very traditional sport and players are very steadfast in their beliefs in what they've worn and anything new is often met with resistance. It's been three years now and we've made incredible inroads. We have the safest helmet on the market, and as we continue, word is spreading.
FP: Do you think the NHL is doing enough to combat concussions and/or head shots?
MESSIER: We play a game where there is body contact and incredible speed in a confined area. We're never going to eliminate injuries. Do I think the NHL's doing enough? I do. There's not a day that goes by they're not trying to make our game more enjoyable for the fans, more exciting and safer. But it's no easy fix. There are so many components that go into looking at injuries and why they're happening. One concussion is too many but as we move forward, we want to try to eliminate the needless head shots that take place. The incidental contact, there's not a lot we can do about that other than protecting ourselves with better technology in our equipment.
FP: You're maybe best known for your "guarantee" of victory in the 1994 playoffs against New Jersey. There seem to be a lot of copycats these days. What do you think about when you hear such things?
MESSIER: (Laughs) It's hard for me to judge anybody. I'm not there. I don't have an understanding of what they're trying to accomplish. For me, I was trying to instill the confidence in our team that we'd showed all year. You do that different ways. I think what happens often times is that you're in front of a big scrum and the reporters are asking you about the next game where you have to win and you can get stuck. 'Are we going to win? Well, yeah, we're going to win.' It becomes a guarantee, this that and the other thing. It's sometimes tough on players to choose their words correctly so they don't put undue pressure on themselves. For me, it was just something we believed we could do. I knew how close we were to winning the Cup and we needed to get over a tough hurdle.
FP: The NHL's return to Winnipeg has been pretty popular. Do you recall your initial thoughts on it last May?
MESSIER: About a year earlier than that, I had the good fortune to attend a birthday gathering at David Thomson's sister's house and he happened to be there. We had an incredible talk about hockey and the future of hockey. When I heard that he was part of the initiative to bring hockey back to Winnipeg, I was very happy because I was so impressed with his love for Winnipeg and his philanthropic endeavours. I knew that when and if a franchise was awarded, they were going to be in good hands, that it would be a first-class organization, which it obviously has been. Winnipeg was always a favourite of mine. One reason is that it was the place of my first game as a professional. I always have fond memories of that in the WHA, and of course playing against the old Winnipeg Jets teams, some of those fierce battles against the Jets who were trying to get out of the old Smythe Division. It brings back a lot of good memories.
FP: Having met Mr. Thomson, what were your impressions?
MESSIER: A very intelligent man. Very articulate. Loves hockey. Loves what hockey represents in Canada and the stories behind it, the athletes behind it. Winnipeg is so fortunate to have a guy like him behind the team there now, a guy who's doing it for all the right reasons and a guy who has the wherewithal to make it work for the people there. What a tremendous situation. I was very impressed meeting him and I look forward to another conversation with him in the future.
FP: When you were involved with the team at the world championships two years ago, Evander Kane of the Jets was on your team. Thoughts, impressions on his progress and on players like him who encounter high expectations?
MESSIER: He's going through what every players does. You come into the league and you're just trying to make a team. Once you do that, you're trying to establish yourself. Once you establish yourself as a regular player in the league, you're trying to climb the ladder to become an elite player. That's the cycle for him. I like Evander a lot. We took him on Team Canada because of his skill set and he's a very competitive kid. One of the toughest things to do in our game is to become a scorer, and a consistent scorer. I think that he's had some success, hit that 30-goal plateau this year, which is incredible. I look at (him) as a driver, with tremendous speed and he needs a centreman to get him the puck in the right situations. As his career unfolds, he'll have more experience to figure out where those holes are on the ice and have more finesse in that area of his game. He's shown he's on that road in the last three years.


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It was more than a full night of racing with two classes of Sprint Cars on hand along with four other divisionsalso in action on Hoosier Tire night at NAPA Wayne County Speedway.
The Buckeye Machine BOSS Wingless Sprints were back for the second time this season and it was complete domination by Pennsylvania's Brandon Spithaler. Spithaler started on the outside front row and quickly built a big lead and started lapping cars on lap eight. The phrase, Drive it like you stole it, fit right in for the Evans City Earth Mover, as it looked like he was going to lap the whole field until the first caution came out with four laps to go. At that time, Spithaler was on the rear bumper of second place Joe Liguori when Steve Little spun to slow the action. The green flag would fly and Spithaler drove away from Liguori again but as the white flag was ready to wave, Adam Miller went off the backstretch end over end to bring the red flag out. Miller was OK. Liguori tried to stay with Spithaler on the last lap restart, but had nothing for him as Spithaler pocketed his second Buckeye Machine BOSS win of the season. There was action going on for top five positioning as the threesome of Dustin Smith, Chuck Wilson and points leader Mike Miller battled race long before finishing in that order.
Beau Stewart grabbed the point at the start of the Fisher Performance Sprint feature with Brad Haudenschild and Danny Mumaw close behind. After a couple of cautions early in the feature, the lead trio was right together when Stewart would slip in turn two with the two heat winners, powering by. Two laps later, Mumaw's nose wing broke affecting the handling of his car and Haudenschild started to pull away. Jason Dolick would coast to a stop on the backstretch to bring out the caution with six laps to go.
The rest of the race had the fans on their feet as fast qualifier Mumaw stayed glued to the back of Haudenschild's ride and as the pair went down the back straight on lap 23, Mumaw charged to the inside of Haudenschild going into turn three and squeezed into the lead but Haudenschild would get back underneath Mumaw and reclaim the lead coming out of turn four with the white flag waving. As the twosome went side-by-side on the last lap, points leader Haudenschild beat Mumaw to the line to post his fifth win of the season. Stewart finished third and Kirk Jeffries ran fourth. After causing a lap-four caution. Jordan Harble used every inch of the track and worked his way back up to fifth.
The Lias Tire Late Model feature saw Shane McLoughlin breeze to his second win of the year. Charlie Duncan finished second with 11th-starting JR Gentry taking third. Larry Bellman and David Liles filled out the top five.
In the Thrifty Muffler Super Stock main, Larry Baldwin drove to his seventh checkered flag of the season. Brandon Gardner was second and Bob Daugherty never moved from his third starting position, Nick Smith and Tyler Thompson rounded out the top five.
Brad Hensel won a three-car race to the checkered flag in the WQKT Mini Stock main. Jordan James and Moose Workman followed as Doug Hensel and Chris Shell took home fourth and fifth.
Matthew Moore stayed hot as he won for the third week in a row in the NAPA Mini Wedge feature. Konner Thomas put early pressure on Moore for the lead but he would spin on lap 8 and points leader Robbie Ledger took up the challenge. Billy Dawson finished in the third spot as Caitlin Johnson and Jolene Voshel rounded out the top five.
This Saturday (Aug. 23) will be Season Championships with double points on the line for all five divisions. It will also be Kid's Night and Driver Autograph night at NAPA Wayne County Speedway.


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Costa Rica AirportsThere are two main airports in Costa Rica to fly into or out of. First there is the San Jose Airport called Juan Santamaria that is actually located about 20 minutes away in a town called Alajuela. Second is Daniel Oduber airport in Liberia. Both Costa Rica airports are open everyday and are international destinations; however the Juan Santamaria airport is much larger and handles thousands of more tourists each year than the Daniel Oduber airport does. Either Costa Rica airport can be booked for arrivals or departures but the customer should really understand why they are booking their airport of choice because they are four and a half hours apart by driving. Traveler's are required to be at either airport in Costa Rica a minimum of two hours prior to departure and three hours are highly recommended due to under staffing and heavy lines. A departure tax of twenty six dollars (USD) must be paid at either airport and you need to pay it before getting in line for your boarding pass. Airport security will search all carry on items and food or bottled water purchased in the airport waiting areas is not allowed on the planes. If you are arriving at either Costa Rica airport you can expect the same procedure. First you must get in line to clear customs. Have your passport and customs declaration that they will give you on the plane out and ready. Next you will pass through to the airport baggage claim where will pick up your luggage and then you will get in the scanner line to have it scanned by airport security before finally departing either Costa Rica airport.
Which Airport in Costa Rica Should I Fly Into
This is an area where you really need to pay attention because the airport in Costa Rica that you need to fly into will completely depend on your where your going. I do sometimes recommend that tourist arrive at the San Jose airport and depart from the Liberia airport or visa versa if their schedule requires it. All major airlines will allow a booking of this nature. Here is an example of a common problem when people fly into the wrong airport in Costa Rica. Lets say that your final destination is Jaco and you have flown into the San Jose airport. Your driving time will be two hours and fifteen minutes to get there but, if you fly into the Liberia airport then your driving time will be three and forty five minutes. On a round trip, this means that you will waste three extra hours of relaxing time, driving to and from the Liberia airport.
Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose Costa RicaThe Juan Santamaria airport is always referred to as the airport in San Jose Costa Rica, but in reality the airport is located just outside in Alajuela. The airport code of SJO should be used for booking inquiries. Arriving tourist will find a large crowd of people just outside of the San Jose airport exit doors screaming for incoming travelers. Most of these people are actually waiting for passengers that are coming off of the plane however about ten percent of them are airport hustlers looking to make a dollar. These individuals work the San Jose airport daily and offer airport taxi service to just about anywhere you want to go. They do not carry insurance and constantly think up new ways of extra charges. People walk right by the official airport taxi stand and then hear cheaper prices being screamed that end up costing more than a real airport taxi cost. This biggest thing that one might say about the San Jose airport is that although it is nicer, it is also the airport in Costa Rica with the most flights, tourist arrivals and waiting lines. On the other hand you should make a note that because the San Jose airport is much larger; it also offers more food choices and has several shops to browse, while the Liberia airport is not as nearly as accommodating.
Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia Costa Rica
The Daniel Oduber or Liberia airport is actually located about fifteen minutes south of Liberia and just before the small town of Guardia. The Liberia airport code is LIR and should be used for all booking inquiries. The airport in Liberia Costa Rica was built primarily to give tourists who were staying along the northern pacific coast a more convenient airport for them to fly into. The Liberia airport is about 25% the size of San Jose Airport and it does not boast near the services. Another consideration when tourists think about which airport to fly into would be the climate of Guanacaste. For example; if your final destination is centrally located between Costa Rica airports and you're going to drive then the scenery is more beautiful coming from the San Jose airport. You will also find that getting to the Liberia airport by direct flight can also be a challenge because all major airline carriers fly into the San Jose airport daily but many of them do not fly direct into the Liberia airport unless you're willing to take connecting routes.
Domestic Flight Airports in Costa RicaThere are only two commercial "In Country" airlines in Costa Rica. Some people call these puddle jumpers because they are smaller planes. Sansa airlines are based at the San Jose airport and all of the Sansa flights must originate from the San Jose airport and return to it. Sansa Air is actually a division of Taca airlines and they offer many different flights within the country. If you're arriving to the San Jose airport and have a flight with Sansa airlines then you do not have to take a airport taxi but you must understand that you will need to walk about 2 minutes with your luggage to the Sansa airport terminal. In other words Sansa is not located in the San Jose airport terminal. Now, if you do not want to fly Sansa airlines then you can try Nature air. They are located in the Tobias airport which is in Pavas. What does that mean? Alright, Nature air cannot fly in or out of the San Jose airport so they are located in a smaller "In Country" airport for domestic flights and private charters. Nature air offers daily flights to all parts of the country and the Pavas airport is 25 minutes from the San Jose airport and about 15 minutes from downtown.
Costa Rica Private Charter Airlines
Most of the private charters in Costa Rica fly out of either the Tobias airport or the San Jose airport. One of the air taxi companies that I always recommend is Paradise Air. They not only offer daily private charter flights but new aircraft and impeccable service. Then there is Aerobell air Charter Company that also has a lot of experience and offers private charter flights to any airport in Costa Rica. Companies like these fly private groups and individuals everyday and the reason that tourist use them is very simple; you set the departure time. These guys are on your schedule and will drop you off or pick you up when you want. Private charter flights are they way to go when you want to go.


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This is a sandbox project, which contains experimental code for developer use only.
Drupella File Manager Lite:
Drupella FM is a web-based file manager that has a drag & drop user interface powered by AJAX. The lite version has limited features.
- File operations: Upload, Delete, Move
- Folder operations: none
- Multiple file upload
- Upload progress
- Mouse indicators for move permissions during drag & drop.
- File sorting by name, size, date, type
- Switching between icon view and list view
- Small footprint with overall 100kb javascript. (30kb gzipped)
- Very fast javascript DOM rendering. A folder containing 10000 files takes only a few seconds to render.
- Configuration profiles per user roles
- Configurable limits: upload file size, disk quota, file extensions, image dimensions
- Multiple personal or shared folders for users
- Token support in folder names
- File permissions per folder
- Support for inline image & file link insertion into textareas
- Integration with WYSIWYG module, CKEditor module, and BUEditor
- Custom wysiwyg plugins for inserting multiple images or files into editor content
- Support for private file system
- Allow FTP uploaded files in file/image fields using the included dfm_filefield module
- Support for custom stream wrappers like Amazon S3
- Download library files and module files. Check the download section below
- Place the library directory into sites/all/libraries, so the structure would be like sites/all/libraries/dfm_lite/core/...
- Place the module directory into sites/all/modules and install it as usual.
- Create configuration profiles and assign them to user roles at /admin/config/media/dfm
- Users can access the file manager at /dfm. Non default file systems can be accessed at dfm/SCHEME
- Enable Drupella FM for File Field module if you want to select files from Drupella FM for your image/file fields. You must check the Allow users to select files from Drupella FM for this field option in your field's configuration page.
- If you want to upgrade to full version just copy the full module folder over the existing one.
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Written by Carrie Stevens, editorial intern
In case you haven't heard of professional tennis player Vika Azarenka, we'll catch you up to speed: She's won two Australian Open singles titles (2012 and 2013) and two mixed doubles Grand Slam titles (2007 US Open with Max Mirnyi and 2008 French Open with Bob Bryan), plus an Olympic bronze medal for singles and gold for mixed doubles (with Mirnyi) at the London Games. Impressive for a 23-year-old, right? Before the BNP Paribas Showdown against Serena Williams at Madison Square Garden (Williams won the exhibition match 6-4, 6-3), we chatted with Azarenka about how fell in love with the sport, what she enjoyed about the 2012 Olympic Games and how she keeps her workouts fun.
When did you first pick up a racket?
I started to play tennis when I was seven years old. I was very close to my mom, and she worked at a tennis center. I couldn't go anywhere without her, so after school, I would come back and walk around with her. She didn't get a chance to work, so she had to distract me somehow. She gave me a tennis racket and a ball, so I started hitting it against the wall, and it was fun. One of the coaches saw me and asked if I wanted to join the group with the other kids. I was scared at the beginning, but once I started I was so happy. I really found a love for the game as a kid.
As they say, the rest is history! Aside from winning your medals at the London Games, what was your favorite part about the Olympics?
The whole journey. It was very tennis-oriented because we played far away from the other sports, so I didn't get a chance to visit anything else. It was an amazing experience. The transformation from Wimbledon to the Olympics was completely different. Playing in singles and mixed doubles was incredible.
Will we see you at the Rio Games in 2016?
I think so—but my mom is totally against it! I would love to play. I love the game, and as long as I have that passion and fire inside every time I go on the court, I'm going to keep playing.
How do you stay focused and positive during matches when things aren't going your way?
It's important to keep fighting and giving your best every time. You always have to be honest with yourself. You have to give everything you can, and the result is an outcome from actions, so you have to be focused on your actions rather than focusing on winning a point. You have to really stay positive, humble, keep your composure, and be aware of what you're doing.
Do you use mantras or repeat certain words or phrases?
I sing a lot when I play. I have songs and lyrics in my head sometimes that aren't tennis-related. It's so random! It can go from Rihanna—I love Rihanna—to Sir Mix a Lot.
What kinds of workouts do you love right now?
My trainer Mike Guevara and I do a lot of body-weight training, so we don't lift much, but we do a lot of core, balance, and stability. Tennis is one of those sports that you have to use everything. You need strength, power, speed, reaction, so we work on all of those things. And we make it really fun. I love to dance, so we try to create dance-like exercises. It's very specific, and he is very creative, which helps. Plus we always put on music. We just dance and make it really fun!
What does being fit mean to you?
It's a lifestyle. I love eating healthy, and I love training. It makes me feel good. When I don't do anything, I feel like I have less energy. It's a lifestyle, and I think it's great, especially in the States where you have so many opportunities to do whatever you want.
More from FITNESS: Tennis Star Sam Stosur's Training Tips


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G-Unit Perform "Watch Me" On 'Chelsea Lately' Finale
G-Unit was the special guest performance for Chelsea Handler's final show for Chelsea Lately. At the end, she held a short segment with 50 Cent and poked fun at their former fling. Afterwards, 50 took the stage with G-Unit to perform the Havoc-produced "Watch Me," which is off their EP The Beauty Of Independence..
Watch it above.
Previously: Chelsea Handler Opens Up About 50 Cent, Calls Him "A Sweetheart"
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Liberty Edged in Ninth Inning by VCU
After the Liberty Flames tied the game with a run in the top of the ninth, the VCU Rams used a two-out squeeze bunt in the bottom of the inning to edge Liberty, 5-4, Wednesday evening at the Diamond.
Trailing 4-3, Liberty knotted the contest in the top of the ninth inning. Left fielder Ian Parmley opened the frame with an infield single and moved into scoring position by stealing second base. After advancing to third on a wild pitch, Parmley tied the game at 4-4 on another wild pitch by Ram reliever Blake Hauser. Liberty did move the go-ahead run, Bryan Aanderud who walked, into scoring position at second base in the inning. But, Hauser retired the next two Flames to end the frame.
In the bottom of the inning, VCU third baseman Joey Cujas reached on catcher's interference to open the frame. After moving to third on a sacrifice bunt and a ground out, right fielder Taylor Buran squeezed home Cujas for the 5-4 victory.
Liberty falls to 25-7. VCU moves to 17-12. The Rams have now won five straight games.
After a scoreless first three innings, Liberty jumped onto the scoreboard with two runs in the top of the fourth. Center fielder Andy Smith walked on four straight pitches to lead off the frame and advanced to third base on a hit-and-run single by second baseman Aanderud.
Designated hitter Tyler Cox followed with a ground out to plate Smith with the game's first run. Two batters later, right fielder Ryan Cordell singled back through the middle of the infield, scoring Aanderud to give the Flames a 2-0 edge.
In their next at bat, the Flames added to their advantage. Third baseman Dalton Sype began the Liberty fifth inning with a single. Shortstop Zack Haley followed by lining a double down the left field line to quickly deliver Sype for a 3-0 lead.
VCU answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning to tie the contest. Left fielder Paul Nice singled with one out and moved to third base on a single by center fielder Bill Cullen. Nice then scored the first run of the frame on a wild pitch by Liberty starting pitcher Brooks Roy. Second baseman Jordan Weymouth followed with a RBI triple and later, knotted the game at 3-3 on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Brent Mikionis.
In the top of the seventh, the Flames loaded the bases with two outs. However, Ram reliever Matt Lees was able to induce a ground out by the next Liberty batter to keep the game tied.
After a 33-minute rain delay, VCU broke the deadlock in the bottom of the eighth. With one out, Buran singled and shortstop Vimael Machin walked. After a Liberty pitching change, catcher Nick Abrahamson sent a single back through the middle of the infield, scoring Buran and putting VCU in front, 4-3.
Liberty reliever Patrick Bankemper falls to 2-2. He allowed one run on two hits in 1 1/3 innings of work. The fourth Flames pitcher in the contest, Bankemper struck out one batter and walked one.
Hauser evens his record at 1-1 for VCU. The Ram relief pitcher gave up one run on one hit in one inning, striking out two batters and walking two.
Liberty collected nine hits in the contest. Haley led the Flames with two hits. VCU had 11 hits. Buran had three hits for the Rams.
Liberty now returns home for a three-game Big South series with the Campbell Fighting Camels, beginning Friday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Worthington Stadium.


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My bike is my therapist
Okay, I planned to run 5 miles today to stay on pace. Got on my treadmill and started my run. About 1.75 miles I started to feel sharp pains in my right foot around the ball of my foot and on top close to the ankle. Decided to be a grown up and stop the run.


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Member of the European Commission responsible for Regional
OPEN DAYS – Closing session at the European Parliament
Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all, I would like to express my warmest thanks and my highest appreciation to all of you who have contributed to this immensely fruitful event. You have worked very hard to make the 2006 OPEN DAYS a success. I have been struck by the energy and enthusiasm with which you have approached our activities this week. I am sure you agree with me that it has been worth the effort. I also hope that many of you benefited from the events.
In the course of this week dedicated to Europe's regions and cities, we had an intensive exchange of views on how to stimulate regional and urban development with a view to improve the quality of life of our citizens and make Europe better poised to compete and cooperate globally. We have spoken at length of our common agenda to create high quality jobs, to promote partnership between the private and public sector and to improve good governance which becomes a multilateral governance for more and more areas relevant to our future.
And we all agreed that there cannot be a 'one size fits all' solution since our regions and cities have different strengths and weaknesses. One thing has been, however, clear through all our discussions: we need to focus on innovation so that Europe's economy can move up the value chain. Making Europe's regions more competitive and attractive places to live and invest in means making them more innovative.
In the world of today innovation and economic modernisation will not become a fact of life without a bottom-up approach. Most of the resources essential for innovation – technology centres, research institutes, innovative SMEs, bodies providing financing - can be found within the region. It is also there that indispensable local knowledge and expertise can be mobilised allowing for full exploitation of growth and change potential. Proximity of partners matters, it creates confidence and efficiency. Short distances make the regional level appropriate for stimulating interaction between the producers, users and mediators of innovation, for gearing all these resources towards the objective of creating an innovative regional economy. In doing so, regions can also make use of a wide range of powers, both regulatory and expenditure-based.
Through all our meetings it has been clear that in order to increase our competitiveness, we need to concentrate our resources on enterprise development, human capital, research and innovation, including information communication technologies. This does not exclude the continuation of support in developing basic economic infrastructures in order to link up some of our regions with the rest of the Union and the rest of the world. The regions of Europe are in different stages of economic modernisation that, of course, influences their attractiveness for investors.
How our regional policy fits into this?
The Union's regional policy is particularly suited to promoting an economic model for Europe based on innovation. One of its key advantages is the culture of governance which implies both the enforcement of institutional capacity and the transfer of good practice. This is important in countries with weak administrative systems and low levels of social dialogue. Effective partnership contributes to this process and adds value to the policy interventions. In programme design it helps to tailor investment strategies to the needs of the region or particular target groups and it facilitates consensual decision-making between partners. It also mobilizes the best of the local knowledge and stimulates innovative ideas for projects which otherwise would not have materialized.
I am particularly convinced of the importance of encouraging clusters and this year's OPEN DAYS confirmed it to all of us. By bringing together partners from business, the public sector and research institutions, clusters create a favourable environment for generating new ideas and business activities, creating innovative products, technologies and services. Clusters generate synergies which bring a value added and which would not be possible when working independently. Enterprises can benefit from research findings and produce innovative products while researchers can convert their findings into marketable products while getting feedback from the marketplace that can help stimulate further innovation.
I consider supporting innovation and change in 2007-2013 a key task of our new regional policy. We want to help the regions learn from existing clusters, and to promote their development, by offering an adequate institutional framework and financial instruments. This year's OPEN DAYS have shown more than ever before the enthusiasm in the regions and the genuine will of the economic and social partners to work together. I was extremely pleased to see major ICT companies focussing today more and more on working with partners at the local and regional level. The European Commission and DG Regio in particular have been working on a number of new ideas for the future.
First, in order to create a greater leverage effect from public funds, to tap other areas of expertise, and to produce greater incentives for success, I have developed new cooperation agreements with the international European financial institutions under the headings of Jeremie for SME development and Jessica for urban regeneration.
Second, I intend to promote more networking linked to the promotion of innovation and economic modernisation. The Regions for Economic Change initiative soon to be adopted by the Commission will create joint networks of regions and cities that would work on the number of themes related to economic modernisation. The initiative will enforce the partnership and exchange of best practice results across European regions, contributing to increased efficiency of our interventions.
Ladies and gentlemen,
A year ago we met in a period of uncertainty. The situation is much better now: we have a stable budget for 7 years and the entire regulatory framework underpinning the Structural Funds for the next programming period is in place. Strategic priorities have been also adopted by the Council.
This doesn't mean that all the work is done. On the contrary: the ball is now in the court of the Member States and regions to prepare and submit their programmes. I expect around 400 programmes representing a € 500 billion investment effort (i.e. € 350 billion of Community support and a further € 150 billion of investment from national public and private sources) to be ambitious and to respond to our call to redouble our efforts to bring about economic modernisation and to do it in a sustainable way. I can reassure you that we will do our best to examine and approve them as quickly as possible. I am confident that all of our programmes will be up and running when we will meet for the next OPEN DAYS in 2007.
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The aim of the project is to make the fed-batch process control, which is proven and frequently used in the industry, already available during screening and the early bioprocess development. This guarantees that the selection of the best producers and process conditions is carried out under process-simulated conditions, and hence, any wrong decision making is avoided in the early development stage.
Within the scope of this project, the technology, already patented by Prof. Dr. Jochen Büchs and purchased by m2p-labs, is basically to be designed for microbiological, animal and human cell lines. The participation of CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH guarantees the testing of the technology and their scalability with the highly potent human CAP cells. This cell line promises high product titres and authentic glycosylation especially for complex glycosylated pharmaceutical proteins. Microbiological expression systems such as bacteria or yeasts are tested with the new fed-batch technology and their ability to be scaled up to standard fermenter is checked by m2p-labs and the Chair of Biochemical Engineering.
For m2p-labs, inclusion of this project represents a consistent advancement in the development of its product portfolio. The fed-batch technology to be newly developed can be integrated excellently in the Flowerplate® and CellCulture Plate already being marketed. "If we succeed in establishing the fed-batch control with any substrates in our microtitre plates with the help of the new project, we will demonstrate our technological market leadership once again", describes Dr. Frank Kensy, Managing Director of von m2p-labs, as the opportunities of this project. "This new technology represents yet another milestone in the development of m2p-labs. We provide intelligent tools to our clients in biotechnological, chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories".
"We are very happy about our participation in this project and the very early access to innovative fermentation technology", comments Dr. Gudrun Schiedner, CSO of CEVEC Pharmaceuticals, about the participation in this project. "In particular, the testing of our human CAP clones in micro-scales is very promising and spares us the cumbersome effort with shake flasks and fermenters."
The combination of the different m2p-labs technologies – namely the BioLector®, the Flowerplate® or CellCulture Plate and the RoboLector – facilitates the handling of screening approaches by biotechnological users or high-throughput fermentations. 48 parallel fermentations can be carried out in the BioLector without much effort. The user gains insight into the course of fermentation during the experiments with the online monitoring of important parameters such as biomass concentration, pH and pO2 values. Those engaged in fundamental research can even observe the expression of fluorescent proteins online.
m2p-labs GmbH
m2p-labs is financed by the High-Tech-Gründerfonds (business start-up fund), the KfW and the Seed Fund Aachen. The biotechnology company is specialised in the development of process solutions for cell culture and microbiology in micro-litre scale. The first marketable development is a unique miniature bioreactor system for high content screening. m2p-labs' special know-how in micro process technology and automation enables the company to offer interested customers contract research or consulting. The company is based in Baesweiler near Aachen, Germany. www.m2p-labs.com
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Based on primary amniocytes CEVEC develops innovative cellular expression systems. With CAP cells for stable and CAP-T cells for transient expression customers are offered a unique expression platform for biotherapeutics from very early development and preclinical evaluation up to clinical phases. CAP cells are most suitable for expression of complex human proteins with authentic glycosylation patterns and full sialylation. Reduced process times, very high expression rates of proteins with authentic posttranslational modification are very unique features of CEVEC's CAP technology. www.cevec-pharmaceuticals.com
RWTH Aachen University
Chair of Biochemical Engineering (AVT.BioVT):
The Chair of Biochemical Engineering was founded 1996 by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Büchs is part of Aachen Chemical Engineering (AVT) of RWTH Aachen University. Beside the research of new methods for innovative biotechnological processes the characterization and description of shaken cultivation systems as well as the development of modern analysis and control methods for microbial cultivation are the focuses of research of the Chair. The development of the RAMOS technology displays an important contribution for the online analysis in shake flasks. To follow the trend of smaller cultivation systems the BioLector technology for online analysis in microtiterplates was developed at the Chair. www.avt.rwth-aachen.de
Functional and Interactive Polymers (Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry (ITMC) and DWI at the RWTH Aachen University):
DWI an der RWTH Aachen e.V. has a long-term experience in areas of macromolecular chemistry and surface chemistry. The research areas include functional polymers, self-assembly of macromolecules, methods of controlled polymerization, plasma-assisted chemical surface modification, biomaterials and biofunctional surfaces. The chair of Functional and Interactive Polymers develops new methods for chemical design of colloidal particles with variable dimensions (nano - micro) and architectures. The design of complex materials by self-assembly of colloidal particles is investigated for application in release systems, sensors, catalysts and coatings. www.dwi.rwth-aachen.de
m2p-labs GmbH: Dr. Frank Kensy, Managing Director, Tel.: +49-(0)2401-805331, email@example.com
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH: Dr. Gudrun Schiedner, Tel.: +49-(0)221-46020800, firstname.lastname@example.com
RWTH Aachen: Dipl.-Ing. Clemens Lattermann, Tel.: +49-(0)241-80-27192, firstname.lastname@example.com


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TEL AVIV (Jul. 2)
The Jewish and Arab youth of Israel met today in another effort to gain understanding of each other's problems and of the nation in general.
Some 600 Arabs and 400 Jews met near Kfar Vitkin for an all-day multi-event gathering. Sandwiched in among folk dances, sports events and other performances were several speeches including one by Moshe Sharett, former Premier, who spoke equally fluently in Arabic and Hebrew and who was roundly applauded by the Arab young people.
At the end of the conference, all 1,000 young people set out on a two-day tour of the Negev to the port of Elath, to obtain a firsthand understanding of the nation's development problems.


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1 The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City
A five-star, award winning luxury hotel based on the theme of a lost ancient African city. It's a fantastical place with massive animal sculptures, large en-suite rooms, beautiful gardens and a water-theme park. more
2 Bakubung, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Situated 'next door' to Sun City – Bakubung is a peaceful thatched complex in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve with comfortable en suite rooms centred around a hippo pool. more
3 Tau Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
Stylish five-star riverside lodge in a malaria-free area. Sightings of the Big Five, black rhino, wild dog and cheetah. are common. Enjoy excellent meals and game viewing from the balcony of your private chalet. more
4 Golden Leopard Resorts, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
With resorts at both the Bakgatla and Manyane gates, the unpretentious Golden Leopard Resorts offer value-for-money in comfortable chalets. Caravanning and camping sites are also on offer for those who prefer the outdoors. more
5 Jaci's Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
This lodge offers a down to earth experience where you can unwind while watching with some of Africa's most impressive wildlife from the comfort of your tent-style room. more
6 La Dolce Vita Guest House and Spa, Kosmos
Its views over the Harbeespoort Dam make this 12-room Guest House extra special. The property has a swimming pool and offers gourmet picnics, sunset cruises, wine tastings, luxurious spa treatments, and good service.
7 Shepherd's Tree Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
This five-star lodge offers family luxury like you've never experienced it before with 13 family suites, four executive suites, a wine cellar, health and beauty spa, pool, deck and boma. more
8 Kwa Maritane, adjacent to Sun City
With 90 en-suite hotel rooms and 54 self-catering chalets plus a boma (reed enclosure) this is the ideal spot from which to enjoy the wildlife of the Pilanesberg and the thrills and spills of Sun City. more
9 Royal Marang Hotel, Phokeng
This hotel offers a five-star luxury and a perfect blend of design and comfort. Its style is contemporary. Rich, earthy tones combine with African authenticity.
10 Sparkling Waters Hotel and Spa, Magaliesberg
This is a an affordable three-star property catering for families, sports lovers and adventure sport fans. Main attractions include the Magaliesberg Canopy Tour, hiking in the Ysterhout Kloof, tennis, a swimming pool, and spa. more


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I hope you read my site for enjoyment, even to learn something about yourself or the world around you.
So, I hope you forgive me for going down on my knees to beg, but the Ultimate Train Challenge team really needs your help.
If you've been reading me for some time, you know I volunteered last year in India. In many ways, it was life altering and one of the attractive things about the Train Challenge was the charity aspect.
We really hope to try and reach our $10,000 goal for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, who are supporting children horribly affected by Agent Orange.
Yes, still, to this day, they are affected. And suffer from problems, from physical to mental, having a difficult time fitting into their surroundings.
The Da Nang Association of Agent Orange Victims runs a centre to help these kids by teaching them usable skills, offering physical rehabilitation or emotional support.
Anything you can give, be it $25, $50 or $100 is so appreciated. The truth? We are nowhere near our $10,000 goal. And that saddens me.
Here's how you can give!
Donations to VVAF can be made by check sent to:
The Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation Program
737 8th Street SE, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20003
Please note on the memo line that the donation goes to the project to support children with disability associated with Agent Orange. The International Center (which oversees VVAF programs in Vietnam) is recognized by the CRA (Canadian) and IRS (American) as a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations made to IC/VVAF are tax-deductible. If you would like a copy of IC/VVAF's tax-exempt letter please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Or donate electronically by clicking on the image below. Note: the PayPal link is on the home page, left hand side:
And people, here's your incentive to donate! I'm offering up this man:
He's willing to auction off his hair style to you, my readers. Mohawk? Corn rows? Braids? Or, let's have Nora pick a hair color for him. She wants pink, I secretly want blue. Final votes will be tallied, so share them in the comments.
Do your part. Shatter a man's dating opportunities and ego.
If you don't do it for the sheer shits and giggles, at least do it for the kids.
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Advancer is a 23m DNV Classed state of the art vessel built in Norway. Designed for high quality and demanding situations.
Besides the large passenger area with suspension seats and a galley with a well dimensioned sofa, all passengers has a front view and the vessel could take up to 10 tons of cargo on the well dimensioned fore deck and still make a comfortable voyage out to the field. With two 8V MTU main engines and Controllable Pitch Propulsion she reaches speeds of 26 knots and cruises around 23 knots.