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Per the emotional intelligence guru, Daniel Goleman, the emotional state of a business organization is the number one determinant of its success. Yet new discoveries in neurobiology are showing us that emotions are transmitted in surprising ways that transcend all borders. As leaders, we must become more mindful of who is setting the emotional tone of our businesses, including those sitting outside its walls.
The Reach of Emotional Energy
Emotions literally run rampant among people. Just by being in proximity of each other, without saying or doing anything, we influence each others' emotions. Psychologists as far back as 1981 found that three strangers could sit facing each other in silence for a minute or two and the most emotionally active of the three will have transmitted his or her mood to the other two. It's a fact that when multiple people are in the same proximity, even for relatively short timeframes, they end up sharing the same mood.
The Institute of HeartMath has found that one person's brain waves will often automatically synchronize to another person's heart vibrations, which reflect our emotional state. Our heart fields have been definitively measured to extend at least eight feet from our body, but researchers making this measurement openly state that the equipment used to measure the field was only capable of measuring up to eight feet. They believe that the heart field actually extends for miles beyond the physical body.
If our business organizations are in the region of strong emotions of anger and frustration, employees will be influenced. This impacts business because people in cranky, negative moods ignore opportunities and let customers slip away. Unhealthy emotional environments create fear and anxiety, which decrease creativity and mental efficiency and eventually lead to massive burnout. Yet science is showing us how challenging it can be to keep our business environments positive.
Extending the Distance
Physicists have been offering a connected view of our world for decades. Early in the 20th century, quantum mechanics clearly showed that all things in our universe, including us humans, are parts of one all-encompassing pattern of energy. It concluded that although we appear to exist independently, no parts are ever really separate from each other.
Quantum physics is bursting with experiments showing that physically separate objects still act as one. For example, many experiments have shown that two particles, in two different places, can have an unexplained relationship where one particle changes direction instantaneously when the other particle changes direction. Through experimentation it has been proven that such influences can extend over more than one hundred kilometers, and the theory is that this connectedness extends over the entire planet.
I like to think that the substance forming the connections is like water to fish. The fish live in it but it is transparent to them and they take it for granted. This substance has been shown to link material substances over any distance, so it's logical to conclude that our human connectivity can transcend great distances. Lending credence to this idea is strong evidence that we're all accessing a connected memory.
Invisible Borders
I'll be candid that I'm not sure how far our emotional energy extends, but there's no doubt that it extends beyond the borders of an office building. This highlights the need to be concerned with the emotional energy of the communities surrounding our businesses, including the protesters in the park a few blocks away and the slums across the border. The energy of angry and frustrated people is not separate from our own.
The lines between organizations, and even between nations, are invisible and incapable of impeding the flow of emotional energy. For the same reason that it's important to keep the energy of our business organizations positive, it's important to keep the energy of the communities around the globe positive. This shows us that the plight of people around the world is quite literally our business, and hence our responsibility.Share


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Mark Johnston's two-year-olds have general improved markedly from first run to second this season and given that EXEMPLARY ran a solid debut he¿s taken to land this weak looking maiden with the progressive Shabak Hom and Miss Starlight the pick of the others. Having been slow away the pick then travelled well for much of his first outing before weakening out of a challenge. That run should bring him on leaps and bounds and the switch to Polytrack should help with his expected improvement. Shabak Hom did find progression from first run to second last time and easily stayed this trip so if continuing on that upward curve he¿ll be close again. Miss Starlight was solid in a Newmarket maiden on her racecourse bow and with the form beginning to work out from she's entitled to show more. Krymian is respected from a top yard but with progression likely Exemplary is our choice.
Exemplary 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Mingun Bell (9-2) at Southwell 1m 2yo nov stks (5) fbs in Aug.
Krymian 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, soon lost place, 10th of 11, 15l behind Al Ghazal (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Lord Victor 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, raced keenly in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 18l behind Mendip (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (4) pol.
Saint Thomas (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, tailed off, 8th of 10, 30l behind Guest Book (9-3) at Chepstow 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Shabak Hom (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, headway on outside 3f out, effort 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Shaayeq (9-3) at Epsom Downs 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Sharakti (IRE) Rakti gelding out of Easter Parade.
Coolella (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Agent Boo (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
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It's odd to realize that Buehrle is a first-time free agent. The stress-athon of will-he-or-won't-he be traded in 2007, where a couple starts in a row had the potential to be Mark's last with the franchise far out-rivaled Tuesday's news that Buehrle was meeting with the Miami Marlins as far as a source of anxiety.
And Buehrle is a source of anxiety. Whatever attempt that could be made to separate the sentimental attachment to one of the greatest and longest-tenured players in team history is thwarted by the lack of coherent direction to explain his possible departure. The White Sox can neither commit to a youth movement (and Jason Frasor's option insists that they haven't given it much thought), and are hard-pressed to explain how they can compete without their most reliable starter.
The fan urge is to bring back Buehrle and have him retire as a team, and the rational baseball response to combat that urge is currently lacking, at least until something definitive concerning Danks and Floyd takes hold.
For now, Buehrle is on the market with debatable levels of earnestness. His agent has repeatedly asserted how wide-open Buehrle's search is, with deep-pocketed teams like the Rangers, Red Sox, and the Marlins allegedly interested. Also allegedly, the Marlins have deep pockets now.
As Tom Fornelli posited, there's no real reason to believe that the priorities Buehrle trumpeted mid-season (proximity to home, loyalty to a few select franchises), have changed beyond the fact that he's a free agent now, and would cost himself money by uttering a market-squeezing statement such as that. Romantic notions like "The White Sox will have their shot to match any offer" or "Buehrle only walks if the Sox refuse to be competitive" can still be clung to. Even as the offers pile up.
Meanwhile the White Sox are holding their first organizational meetings since 2007, which apparently was the last time the need to frantically re-evaluate what the hell is going on with the franchise's player development struck everyone. Apparently it still is, because these meetings "will be used more to get new staff members familiar with each other."
You'd think that the lines of communication with the recent coaching hires would be open to start, but to hear Don Cooper tell it, Kenny Williams' detachment from the White Sox has been very real, and apparently needs to be assuaged.
Now, If the guys want to discuss the long-term future and approach to developing talent, that's cool too. I'm sure there's something they could strike up a conversation about.
Perhaps the occasion could simply be to toast the triumphant returns of Dallas McPherson and Brian Bruney to the fold.
On May 17th, McPherson singled Gordon Beckham over to 3rd in the bottom of the 8th, from where he would later score what proved to be the game-winning run in a 4-3 triumph over Texas. That's pretty much the pinnacle of McPherson's 2011. Partly because it was one of two hits he had in 15 plate appearances, and partly because he spent the rest of the season being organizational filler in Triple-A, for a farm system with way too much organizational filler."
If the White Sox have to resorting to stock their minor league system full of cast-offs, at least it's good that they're big-name cast-offs. It's fun to look at Triple-A and think "Is that the Dallas McPherson laying in wait in Triple-A? The former Angels' 3rd basemen of the future? The former #12 rated prospect in 2005 by Baseball America??!" before looking at his stat line, and seeing that at 30 years old, McPherson is still striking out 30% of the time against Triple-A pitching and thinking "Yeah, it's that Dallas McPherson."
Brian Bruney is returning after spending the last month and a half of 2011 essentially out of baseball. His DFA in August was perfectly deserved, but outright release was puzzling, as he had been a worthwhile contributor before the last 3 IP of his time in Chicago included 11 ER and 0 K. Bruney's peripherals always kinda stunk, and his beard is the only thing about him above replacement level, but you don't often see guys go from pitching out of bases loaded jams in the 8th inning to the bread line in a month and a half.
If I had to pick a definitive Bruney moment from 2011, it would have to be his being inexplicably brought into a 0-0 game in the 8th inning on June 24th against the Nationals, and immediately yielding a 2-run to the right-handed Mike Morse, a batter he supposedly was better-equipped than Chris Sale to face. It tipped off the scoring of what grew into a 9-5 fan-murdering 14-inning loss. What a year!
Welcome back guys, here's to never seeing you again.
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Tags: baseball, boston red sox, brian bruney, Chris Sale, dallas mcpherson, Don Cooper, Gordon Beckham, Kenny Williams, Mark Buehrle, miami marlins, mike more, Ozzie Guillen, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, White Sox


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A noted chemical incident – which on Friday led to the evacuation of London City Airport and over 20 people requiring medical treatment – was caused by a rogue edition of The Sun, it was confirmed today.
The newspaper in question was found abandoned in a passenger lounge by police during their post-evacuation search of the area, but CCTV reveals the rag being read by a commuter waiting for his flight back to The Good Old Days.
Flights from London City Airport resumed later that evening after the toxic substance had been taken away and safely destroyed, but airport security have been told to remain on high alert to prevent further copies of the bigoted, xenophobic guide to tits from being sneaked in.
The incident is not yet being treated as terrorist-related, despite The Sun's right-wing lean and stance on migrant children.
However, appearances of The Sun are not being treated as isolated events, and similar suspect packages have been noted appearing countrywide for a number of years (though Liverpool seems to be immune). Upon exposure, victims are remarked as feeling light-headed and irascible with a penchant for worthless celebrity gossip and a stunted hatred for foreigners.
A spokesperson for the MET Police has warned users of public transport to be aware of any suspicious reading activity and to report any incidents where they may come into close contact with a The Sun ogler.


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Rooms, services Guests looking for accommodation in Chongqing are welcome to book 100 nicely furnished rooms at Yongchuan Hotel - Chongqing. Since the hotel has an own restaurant, you may also try fine local meals on the spot. For guests arriving by car parking possibility is available nearby. Car rental service is also available to help you discover all key highlights of the area. The café provides a nice atmosphere for a romantic evening talk or a personal meeting. In the safe you can secure your valuables. Wireless Internet connection (WiFi) is available at the hotel, ensuring that you can stay up-to-date during your holiday. The exact equipment and the exact list of available services of Yongchuan Hotel - Chongqing can be read on the information sheet below.
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In 2004, a film was released that touched many around the world, called The Passion of the Christ. The film mainly focuses on the last few hours in the life of Jesus Christ, but also features flashbacks to his childhood with his mother, Mary.
Following The Passion's release, director Mel Gibson served as executive producer on an album called The Passion of the Christ: Songs, which featured songs from artists who had been inspired by the film. Every genre was represented on the album, including country, with two big-name country stars contributing.
Brad Paisley and Sara Evans recorded a touching duet for the album called "New Again," which highlights the relationship between Jesus and Mary. Paisley and Evans take turns singing as Jesus and Mary, respectively, as Jesus reassures his mother that everything will be alright.
"Mother, do not cry for me," he sings. "All of this is exactly how it's supposed to be."
Still, Mary cannot come to terms with what is happening to her son, as she sings, "So many miracles and lives you've changed/And this world repays you how?/With all this pain."
For the most part, the song is quiet and soft, but there is so much power in the words that Paisley and Evans sing. You can listen to their beautiful duet in the video below.
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A Phase II Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Determinants of Response to 5-Azacitidine (Vidaza®) in Patients With Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
In this study, eligible patients with a confirmed diagnosis of CMML will be treated with
5-azacitidine to determine the rates of complete hematologic response, hematologic
improvement, complete and partial cytogenetic response, and overall and progression free
To develop biomarkers associated with response and gain insights into the mechanisms that
determine response, gene expression profiling, genome-wide SNP array analysis, microRNA
analysis, and DNA methylation analysis will be performed prior to therapy and at defined
time points during the study. Phosphoproteomics profiling may be included in the analysis.
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
To determine the rate of complete hematologic response and hematologic improvement (according to IWG 2006 criteria) in CMML patients treated with 5-azacitidine.
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Michael Deininger, MD
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University of Utah
United States: Institutional Review Board
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Hello and a warm welcome from First Avenue PTSA!
PTSA calendar at: http://bit.ly/FAPTSAschedule
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year new and returning First Avenue families! I am honored to serve as your PTSA president again this year and look forward to meeting all of our new families at one of our next meetings or events.
Families, teachers, and staff are the backbone of our strong and supportive community at First Avenue. First Avenue PTSAs theme this year is Be Informed, Be Active, Be a Part of the First Avenue Family. Be PTSA. This is a fitting theme as we continue to grow our First Avenue community! The more you engage with our school community, the more rewarding your experience at First Avenue will be. Three years will go by fast and we hope that when you look back to your time at First Avenue, you will see three years of being in a supportive and fun community of families, teachers, staff and students. We encourage you to look for opportunities to volunteer and share your experience and talents as well as attend our PTSA sponsored events. Small or big time commitment there is a place for you with FA PTSA!
Enclosed, you will find information for the following:
1. PTSA Meetings: A great way to being a part of the FA Community is to join us at our PTSA meetings throughout the year. Our PTSA will meet 4 times during the school year on the 1st Wednesday of the month @ 7:00 PM in October, December, March and May in the FA Library. PTSA meetings are a great place to meet and connect with other parents and to support ongoing PTSA initiatives and priorities that benefit First Avenue.
2. Join PTSA!: FA PTSA welcomes the participation of all parents, grandparents, and guardians all of the wonderful folks who care for and about First Avenue students. To support the school and become a voting member of the PTSA, we ask that families consider joining our PTSA by paying dues of just $7.00 per person. If you join PTSA during Spartan Days, you will be entered into a raffle drawing for Disneyland tickets and other great prizes!
3. Annual Direct Donation Campaign/ 180 Club: Our Annual Direct Donation Drive is also a way for you to support First Avenue. This year we have added the 180 Club to our Annual Direct Donation Drive. The 180 represents a $1 contribution for each school day in the academic year a total donation of $180 that goes directly to First Avenue to help fund various activities and programs, for our students, that our PTSA supports during the year. As a special thank you, those who join the 180 Club will be put in a raffle to have a chance to win a free parking spot for FAs Back to School night or Open House and other great prizes! If you are unable to join the 180 Club, we are asking for a donation of $50 per family, but are truly grateful for any amount given to the Direct Donation campaign.
4. Volunteering: Please fill out the enclosed Volunteer Form and lend your hand in the many events that FA PTSA organizes throughout the year! We look forward to working with you!
Please dont hesitate to reach out to us or the other PTSA officers with any questions, suggestions or to volunteer in any way that you can! Have a great school year, and we hope to see you at our next FA PTSA event!
Warmest wishes,
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2017-2018 First Avenue PTSA President
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First Avenue PTSA is very excited about the innovative programs and events that we have planned for the 2017-2018 school year. Some of this years events and programs supported by PTSA are:
What you may not know is that PTSA not only plans and coordinates these great events and programs, but also funds them. Without available funds, these events and programs cannot occur. We need your help to keep these great activities at First Avenue!
Join the 183 Club! Donate $183.00 which equals to just $1.00 for every school day of the year and you will be entered into a drawing for a Parking Spot at Back to School Night!
Or, Were asking for a one-time minimum donation of $40 per family
Your generous gift qualifies as a charitable contribution! In return, you and your children will receive an enriched school year filled with entertaining and educational events. Your donation also supplements school library operations, reimburses teachers for classroom supplies, and contributes toward a Gift to School at the end of the school year.
Most importantly, every dollar given through Direct Donation stays at First Avenue!
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RIA 2010 – next-generation user experience
History: 1995-2000 experimentation. Ways to make user experience less flat. ActiveX, java, etc. Working to overcome page-based apps, minimal controls, server trips. Not what we want to give the user
History 2000-2004: SOAP / web services, XML, flash, flex 1.0, ... etc. Set up the current field. Pet market: first example of complex rich interface.
2005-2008: revolution. Adobe buys Macromedia. SOA adoption. Ajax matures. Flex & Air. Users demanding good experiences. UI studies show better user performance with rich apps
2009-2011: near future. Web apps making use of GPU power. Blurring of boundary between web and desktop (e.g. Air). Cloud and remote file storage becoming ubiquitous. Mobile gets real - hard today because of plurality of platforms. Semantic data - is W3C semantic web vision "real" [ijd - not clear what real means in this context]. Multi-channel (tv, etc).
User experience design. Back-end capabilities have grown, now not a blocker for front-end capabilities. Users experiencing new consumer UI's (gmail, twitter, ...). Expect same experience at work.
Do we still need to call them "rich" UI's? No-one does just html anymore. Rich = not page-based, responsive, contextual, real-time, motion-capable. Why motion? Helps users to understand the state changes that are occuring.
Lots of technologies around (platforms, langs, libs) around. What else will have an impact? SOA - business logic exposed as services. Other application enabling services coming: image/video, AI/decision making, recommendation, audio, etc. Lots of startups providing their offerings as service endpoints.
Web apps getting more desktop-like. Desktop apps getting web connected (desktop widgets).
other trends: adding z-dimension to UI's. Not second-life, just using depth - info further away is less important. Cloud. Unbounded pages (page is larger than viewport).
Over the horizon: new forms of input. Ambient data to/from portable devices. Broadband everywhere. Connected devices. Not just about technology any more.
Focus should be user not technology. What does the user really need?
Demo financial reporting. Used flex. Ajax couldn't handle the data volume. Nice use of 3d browsing. Demo example of replacing Siebel ERP interface with Ajax.
Advocacy: use hybrid-teams with multi-skilled individuals. Encourage people who want to transition between skillsets (programmers to designers, software architect to info architect, designers to programmers, etc).
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"Hurting in the Church provides a psychologically wise and spiritually profound path forward for Catholics who have been abused, traumatized, or wounded by other Catholics — especially those in leadership. Chapter 10 on how to recover one's belief in and love for the Church is worth the price of the book alone!" -- Sherry Weddell, Best-selling author of Forming Intentional Disciples
"An honest and much-needed book that addresses … the many Catholics who feel marginalized, ignored, hurt, insulted and even abused by the Church."—Fr. James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
"It took courage for Father Berg to write with such honesty and transparency, and his courage will give you courage—not only to confront sin and weakness within the Church, but also to give God another chance to help you rediscover him within the embrace of the Church despite the failings of her members."—Fr. Jonathan Morris, author of New York Times Bestseller, The Way of Serenity
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Your Guide to Dining out on the Gold Coast
Attention all Gold Coast travelers: for those of you looking to visit this tropical paradise purely for the sea, sand and surf, you're in for a very pleasant surprise. Aside from its lush hinterland, breathtaking coastline and great beaches, the City of Gold also has some of the best restaurants in Australia. As a lover of fine dining, here are my pick of the Gold Coast's best culinary spots.The Gold Coast is gorgeous at dusk.
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While champagne tastes might not be to everybody's budget, I think elite restaurants are well worth the spend; even if you have to scrimp to save. My pick – The Fish House in Burleigh Heads (50 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads) – secured a spot on Australian Gourmet Traveler's top 100 restaurants for 2013, which is why it can afford to charge up to $29 for entrees and $55 for mains – but trust me, it's worth it.
In my book, The Fish House hits the nail on the head in terms of food, service, atmosphere and location. With Burleigh Beach on one side and Burleigh Head National Park on the other, owner Simon Gloftis has nabbed one of the best spots in the Gold Coast for fine dining. As you would have guessed, the menu is predominantly fish, but you can also order a scotch fillet or veal cutlet if your taste buds so desire, but if you asked me… when in Rome!
Family (fun) dining
Just because you're holidaying with the kids, it doesn't mean your restaurant choices are limited to drive through. For a relaxed atmosphere, efficient service, location and a budget-friendly menu the kids will relish, you can't go past Justin Lane Pizzeria and Bar (1708-1710 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads). Located amid the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads, parents as well as kids will enjoy the festive atmosphere of Justin Lane.
If pizza and pasta are not what you're after, enjoy a meat feast of ribs, steak, burgers and if you're looking for something healthier, salads at Ribs and Rumps (Shop 16/74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach). Overlooking the stunning waters of the Southport Broadwater, Ribs and Rumps at Main Beach is a family dining delight with all the extra trimmings.
In the mood for something special
Sharing a romantic meal with your special someone calls for ambiance, delicious mains and preferably a dessert menu. In my mind, Chill on Tedder (Shop 10/26 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach) ticks all of these boxes.
This popular dining and wine bar was recently awarded two chef hats for 2013 by Australia Good Food & Travel Guide, and rightly so. Their menu is humming with creativity and is well placed to serve an assembly of tastebuds. Whether you're in the mood for seared scallops, duck leg confit, grain-fed fillet of beef, or oysters, Chill on Tedder can accommodate and get those taste buds tingling.
Start planning your trip to the Gold Coast and enquire at Flight Centre; enjoy the beaches, the water sports and the amazing food!
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On Tuesday 10 January 2012 SNR Denton hosted a client seminar entitled: Doing Business in Africa – Dealing with Anti-Corruption Laws. The seminar speakers were Dominic Gilmore from SNR Denton's London office, Michelle Shapiro from SNR Denton's New York Office, and Peter and Hugo Williamson from The Risk Resolution Group.
The seminar discussed key provisions of the UK Bribery Act 2010 (BA) and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 (FCPA). In addition to highlighting the primary differences between the two pieces of legislation, the seminar addressed various practical compliance issues that arise generally, and specifically for those who do business in some African States which have a poor corruption reputation.
What follows is an excerpt summarising the speakers' presentations, and the panel and discussion session that followed.
The BA came into force on 1 July 2011 with offences for individuals or corporate entities in both the public and private sectors.
The primary offences under the Bribery Act are:
More about… bribing and being bribed
For the section 1 and 2 offences, the promise of some advantage must induce or reward a person for improper performance of a relevant activity. In this context, "relevant activity" will essentially include activities relating to any job or business. But the bribery can be direct or indirect, and may involve third parties, so the recipient of the advantage need not be the person who performs an activity improperly.
For the section 6 offence, an FPO will include anyone with a legislative, administrative or judicial role outside the UK. Note there is no need to show "improper performance", so the criteria for the offence are different from those for the section 1 and 2 offences. Note also a request for additional investment, for example, in a country's infrastructure may sometimes be legal, but only if the written law of the relevant country allows it.
More about… failure to prevent bribery
Legal entities ("relevant commercial organisations (COs)") commit the section 7 offence if an individual or entity "associated" with them bribes in order to get or keep business for the CO. Typically, an associated person will be someone who performs services for or on behalf of the company. The associated person can be an individual or corporate entity and therefore branches, agents, service providers and employees will be caught by the section. Other group companies, including parents and subsidiaries may be caught, if they perform services for the CO. The two key points to note are:
More about… who the BA applies to
The offences outlined in sections 1, 2 and 6 apply not only to anyone in the UK (regardless of their nationality or where their company was incorporated), but also those outside the UK with a "close connection" to the UK. The phrase "close connection" in this context usually means that an individual is a British nationality or a company is incorporated in the UK. So the sections apply to branches of UK companies anywhere in the world, and to individuals with UK nationality or residency.
More about… adequate procedures
Section 7 merely requires the CO to be carrying out a part of its business in the UK (so any entity with any kind of business presence in the UK is caught, regardless of where the main part of the business is). There is no need for the associated person to have any connection with the UK.
But there is a defence available for COs that have adequate procedures in place to prevent bribery. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has provided some general guidance as to what might constitute "adequate procedures", which should be tailored to the particular CO and based on six main principles:
More about… penalties
In terms of the penalties that can arise in connection with these offences, companies can be subject to an unlimited fine, whereas individuals convicted of the section 1, 2 or 6 offences can be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years imprisonment and receive an unlimited fine.
If an individual or company commits an offence and this has been done with the consent of a senior officer, then that senior officer can also be guilty of an offence. Companies can also be barred from tendering for public contracts in the future, if this is deemed appropriate.
More about… who will be prosecuted?
The UK prosecuting authorities (the Serious Fraud Office (SFO)and Director of Public Prosecutions) will apply a two-stage test to determine whether to prosecute. Both must apply before there will be a prosecution:
As to what may or may not be in the public interest, the authorities will take into account a number of factors depending on the circumstances in question. For example, a one-off incident that has resulted in minor harm to the affected parties will normally not be prosecuted. Companies that have adopted a proactive approach to self-reporting and internal remediation will find themselves less likely to be prosecuted than those that have flagrantly and systematically breached the law.
In relation to the section 6 offence (bribing an FPO), an individual is unlikely to be prosecuted if they can show they were in a vulnerable position which resulted in them paying the bribe. This would include, for example, a situation where the payer felt compelled to go through with the bribe out of fear for his/her personal safety.
More about… hospitality and facilitation payments
One practical issue that has been of particular relevance to businesses operating in Africa has been that of determining acceptable levels of hospitality as well as facilitation payments.
The SFO has stated in various speeches and publications that it will look closely at companies that maintain a zero-tolerance policy yet continue to operate in jurisdictions where facilitation payments are common. Such circumstances act as an instant red flag as far as the authorities are concerned.
Key distinctions between BA and FCPA
Note the FCPA:
FCPA enforcement trends
Enforcement under the FCPA has been on the rise in the last few years. Since 2008, 58 companies have settled FCPA enforcement actions brought by the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or both. Together, they paid $3.74 billion in monetary sanctions, an average of $64.5 million per enforcement action. Charges brought against individuals under the FCPA are criminal in nature. These figures are partly inflated by a case in 2010, where over 20 firms were convicted in connection with a sting operation relating to the payment of a bribe to a posing African official.
Note also that:
These figures are in part due to increased international co-operation and co-ordination in the fields of bribery and anti-corruption.
Recent trends and changes
The US Government has increasingly expanded the definitions under the FCPA. For example, one questionable area relates to who precisely qualifies as a "public official"? At present, the definition encompasses not merely elected figures but also includes employees of state-owned enterprises and other organisations.
As will be evident from the sting operation case previously referred to, adopted policing strategies have been aggressive, not least due to the potentially lucrative financial rewards in terms of monetary sanctions. The use of sting operations and undercover agents is not uncommon, especially in consideration of the vast sums the government stand to make.
The US Dodd-Frank Act 2010 contains whistle-blower provisions so those who tip off corrupt individuals may receive up to 30 per cent of the financial recovery, which is a huge incentive.
Many FCPA actions have occurred in the context of successor liability and/or third party liability, so it is of crucial importance for firms to conduct thorough due diligence in relation to potential target businesses and compliance, as well as on potential agents/contractors connected with their business operations.
The Dow Jones 2011 Survey findings indicate that 56 per cent of companies delay or avoid working with global business partners because of FCPA concerns. A further 40 per cent delay or avoid expanding their business in emerging markets because of FCPA concerns.
Who does FCPA apply to?
The FCPA's anti-bribery provision applies to the following people/entities:
Additionally the FCPA applies to foreign companies that are listed in the US or that file reports with the SEC.
What are the FCPA offences?
The FCPA prohibits any of these classes of persons corruptly making a promise or offer, or authorising the payment of a bribe or anything of value, directly or indirectly, to a non-US government official to obtain or retain business or gain an improper business advantage.
The term "indirectly" in this context would include, for example, the actions of one's agent. The FCPA applies in many varied circumstances, not simply in relation to just to contractual relationships. Offences could be committed for example by bribing customs officers or officials responsible for obtaining certain licences in order to speed up the process. So, the FCPA will be operative on any occasion that there is interaction with a governmental official.
More about… facilitation payments
There is a limited, narrow exception under the FCPA in relation to facilitating payments. This relates to facilitating payments that are small amounts of money and are paid to officials in connection with their exercise of a non-discretionary function.
For example, tipping an individual to speed up a payment will not be an offence, provided that the role is clerical and non-discretionary in nature. There are, in addition, two affirmative defences to the offence:
More about… books and records
The FCPA also contains a books and records provision that applies to all US and foreign companies with registered securities and companies that file reports with the SEC. Companies need to maintain accurate books and records that reflect each of their transactions. These companies also have to implement proper procedures to ensure there is compliance with the FCPA.
No "adequate procedures" defence… yet
The FCPA does not have a defence simply by having these procedures in place. There can still be liability here even if such policies are in place, however, Congress are debating on whether to amend the FCPA's position on this.
In terms of potential penalties that can be levied on conviction this will depend on whether the offence relates to an anti-bribery or books and records provision. On the anti-bribery side, corporations may be liable for a fine of up to $2 million (per violation) and/or restitution, whilst individuals can face up to five years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine (per violation) and/or restitution. On the books and records side, corporations may face a criminal fine of up to $25 million (per violation) and/or restitution, whilst individuals may face up to 20 years in prison, a $5 million fine (per violation) and/or restitution. There is also a civil penalty here of up to $10,0000 per violation.
Ancillary harms that may result from an FCPA prosecution also include potential debarment from tendering for public contracts and the inability to import/export prescribed goods and/or services. Individuals may also face extradition and the seizure of assets is not uncommon.
It is notable that, if you conduct a review of the top ten defendants in FCPA actions, the amount of money involved is generally very high.
Not just FCPA
As previously stated, the FCPA only operates as a supply side Act. However, there are other statutes and/or legal rules that could come into play in the context of FCPA proceedings, for example money laundering legislation. In a recent example, two Los Angeles film directors paid off the then Tourism Minister of Thailand in order to secure exclusive rights for the Thai National Film Festival. Whilst the FCPA, as a supply side only Act, could only be used in proceedings against the film directors, the minister in question was pursued and prosecuted in accordance with applicable money laundering legislation.
Another mechanism that the US frequently employs in Africa is to pursue the money connected with the corruption charge itself. If that money happens to be located in the US, then the government may seek to institute civil forfeiture procedures. The US continues to use such tools in order to address the demand side of public corruption, in case it is untouched by the provisions of the FCPA.
Given the implications of what has been said above, there are a number of things that every firm should be doing on a regular basis:
Critical considerations include the following:
Each firm must establish how to apply their procedures across the business, so that the correct policies are applied to the right people, in the right way, so as to avoid unnecessary burdens. A blanket policy will rarely, if ever, suffice.
How draconian is the legal framework concerning anti-corruption? What are the associated implications for businesses in Africa and how can the measures affect competitiveness?
UK companies have operated in Africa for around 25 years with a lot of success. The BA has had a limited impact on this success. A lesson from this is that the proportionate nature of a business' response is key to being compliant with legal requirements and ensuring that competitiveness is still maintained.
Companies that were concerned about the potential impact of the BA on their business tended to fall into one of three categories:
The key to obtaining balance in this area is obtaining a proportionate response and this is tied up in the MOJ guidance. It is accepted that bribery as such is impossible to stop completely, therefore having in place the right actions and procedures are key to ensuring compliance and maintaining competitiveness.
Minimising risk
Key drivers
Due Diligence
The importance of monitoring
Continued monitoring is of vital importance. This is due to the fact that a company's policies may look good now, but circumstances will inevitably change. Generally speaking, it is better to monitor more frequently and with less intensity than it is to conduct a major overhaul every few years. Many problems can arise in that situation.
Specific challenges
What about the operational issues that are specific to Africa? Facilitation payments and issues related to associated persons are perhaps the two most common.
In Africa, the reality is that often the paying of bribes is the way in which business has been conducted in the past. The earlier that firms can assert their disapproval of such practices the better, as this can make the relationship easier to manage and maintain in the future, as well as allow firms to manage expectations.
Any sort of payment designed to retroactively change behaviours will cause a problem.
Contracts with third parties – some tips
Anti-corruption is becoming more and more of a reality in business and regulation is not a western government phenomenon. Various emerging markets are in the process of trying to put similar measures in place. China for example is making progress at government level on developing legislation, as are India and Nigeria.
The key message is the sooner a firm can build procedures and policies into its business plan, then the sooner it can ensure it is more competitive and more sustainable.
1.Should companies not domicile their operations in certain jurisdictions? How important is the choice of base of operations when it comes to anti-bribery and corruption?
From a UK lawyer's perspective, we do not specifically advise against domicile in a particular jurisdiction. There can of course be problems based on perception of a country and also issues relating to client due diligence for anti-money laundering purposes. Any country you deal with where there is an historical reputation for bribery/corruption is going to bring some people concerns. This 'bad publicity' in the form of negative impressions is therefore something to bear in mind. A well structured financial jurisdiction could help people to take comfort. But if your reasons for setting up in a less reputable jurisdiction are legitimate, we would not go so far as to suggest you do not base yourselves there. From the perspective of the FCPA, the question of domicile will not be relevant either.
2. To what extent do African governments rely on existing US and UK measures to control bribery and corruption? Are these governments thinking of enacting their own local laws here?
One must of course consider local law requirements regardless, but often the problem is one of enforcement. African governments generally are taking more interest in this area; therefore it is likely they will legislate. One has to view crime prevention as a whole and there has been a lot of criticism directed towards Africa. A number of nations have enacted laws in response to this.
3.Please explain the principle (noted in Hugo Williamson's presentation) on treating all associates initially as low risk. Is this really recommended and advantageous?
This is simply a method of filtering at the outset to avoid becoming swamped. It could become a financial burden and inhibit conducting business across the board if a firm conducts too much due diligence. So, rather than going in with too high a level of due diligence, this can be used as a starting point then analysis can be conducted on the basis of that. There are of course a lot of exceptions to the general rule of all starting out low risk and your risk assessment will address this. Each category and company will be different. Some associates will be high risk from the start of course.
4.If you conduct some due diligence on an agent and a red flag comes back relating to bribery, you said special controls could be employed to avoid terminating the relationship entirely. What methods might you use?
This would vary greatly depending on issues raised and the specific nature of the circumstances for that individual. The general point was that a red flag isn't necessarily the end of the potential relationship. Firms could obtain the views of external counsel to help to assess whether it would be possible to manage the relationship on an ongoing basis. Note the critical importance of in depth due diligence when it comes to entering into a joint venture. Discovering something negative after having entered into the venture could be a huge problem. Companies subject to the BA should ensure they have protective clauses and warranties in the joint venture agreement and make sure the person signing it has read and actually understood it. Do they know, for example, what these clauses might mean in practice? We recommend explaining what is required in plain English and not just by reference to the legislation.
Beware also that competitors can initiate these kinds of investigations. The SFO relies very heavily on whistle blowing and even more in the wake of recent budgetary cuts to the organisation. Firms should therefore note the importance of keeping staff well motivated, as whistle-blowers tend to be disgruntled employees.
For further information, please contact Dominic Gilmore, Michelle J. Shapiro, Hugo Williamson, Managing Director, Peter Williamson, Chairman, The Risk Resolution Group or your usual SNR Denton contact.
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Supernova are Emiliano Nencioni and Giacomo Godi; an Italian DJ and production duo that have over the last decade made the transition from rising stars to established international talent. Childhood friends from their native Florence, the Supernova project was formed back in 2003 after a chance reunion in Milan at a party, since when Supernova have gone on to create an incredible array of house music anthems.
The Best of Supernova - A Celebration 2003-2013 is a landmark compilation from the Italian house duo; a comprehensive collection of some of their greatest studio moments spread across three expansive CDs.
Say Supernova about the project: "10 years of making music together is something about which we are very proud. It's amazing looking back at what we've done in all those years, and it's that feeling that this compilation aims to celebrate.
"With this project for the first time we have the opportunity to collect all the music we've created in a decade, including all the really underground earlier music that people may not have been aware of".
As well as dusting off some hidden gems - many of which are available digitally for the first time on this compilation - Supernova have also produced some brand new and exclusive music. Especially noteworthy is an as-yet unreleased single 'R.L.H' which the duo recorded alongside Inner City's legendary singer Ann Saunderson, a collaboration about which they are understandably extremely proud. In addition, look out for remixes of some of the industry's most established stars, including Frankie Knuckles, Kerri Chandler and Chez Damier to name but a few.
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Supernova will play three parties around the release, December 12th at Lightbox (London), December 20th at 4Cento (Milan) and December 25th at Tenax (Florence).
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01) Supernova ft. Ann Saunderson "R.L.H" (Original Mix)
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03) Supernova "I Can't Do Without You" (Original Mix) 2012
04) Supernova "Click Song" (Original Mix) 2010
05) Supernova "Keep On Stuff" (Original Mix) 2010
06) Supernova "Nine" (Original Mix) 2009
07) Supernova "The Bridge" (Original Mix) 2013
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10 ) Supernova "The Circle" (Original Mix) 2013
11) Supernova "Drifting" (Original Mix) 2013
12) Supernova "Sound of Thunder" (Noir) - 2013
13) Supernova "That's what I Like" (DJ Sneak Rmx ) 2009
14) Supernova "Istant Double" (Original remastered 2006 Mix)
15) Supernova "Esta Loca" (Supernova 2010 Revision) 2010
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02) Jakatta "American Dream" (Z Records) - 2012
03) Johnny Dangerous "Emerald City" (Supernova UseTheSample Mix) - 2010
04) Kerri Chandler "Hallelujah" (Supernova Jackin' Mix) - 2010
05) DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul / If I Was A DJ (Supernova Dub) - 2010
06) Big Moses feat. Kenny Bobien "Brighter Days "(Supernova Remix) - 2010
07) Cevin Fisher ft. Loleatta Holloway "You got Me Burning Up" (Supernova Remix) - 2009
08) Kerri Chandler "Bar A Thym" (Supernova Dub) - 2011
09) Studio Apartment_feat_Kenny_Bobien_On The Way_(Supernova_Deep_Mix) - 2012
10) Tiger Stripes / Rasmus Plays The Marimba (Supernova Row Mix) - 2011
11) Soul Central "Strings Of Life" (Supernova Main Mix) 2011
12) Chez Damier "Can You Feel It" (Defected) - 2012
13) Ramon Tapia 'This Groove' (Supernova Remix) - 2012
14) Wehbba & Add2 Basket "2 Sticks" (Supernova_Rmx) - 2013
15) Dj Pierre "Come Together (What Is House)" ft. Felicia (Supernova Remix) - 2013
01) Supernova "Morning Vibration's" (Album Mix) - 2003
02) Supernova "Welcome To My World" (Album mix) - 2008
03) Supernova "Dare To Dream" (Album mix) - 2007
04) Supernova "I Can't Talk About" (Album mix) - 2007
05) Supernova "I Feel So Good" (Original Mix) - 2006
06) Supernova ft. Csilla "My Favourite Things" (Album mix) - 2003
07) Supernova ft. Csilla "Save A Prayer" (Album mix) - 2003
08) Supernova "Ethernal" (Album mix) - 2003
09) Supernova "London Pop" (Original Mix) - 2006
10) Supernova "The Comet" (Original Mix) - 2004
11) Supernova "Supershake" (Original Mix) - 2004
12) Supernova ft. Ronnie Jones "An American's Dream" (Album mix) - 2007
13) Supernova ft. Ace Lover "Guru" (Album mix) - 2007
14) Supernova ft. Grandmaster Melle Mel "That's What I Like" (Album mix) - 2007
15) Supernova "Funkin' S****y Day" (Album mix) - 2007
Take a look back at October's inaugural event.
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I've been a Professor for almost 13 years. During these 13 years, I have seen investment in routine academic IT infrastructures decrease steadily, while at the same time being encouraged/pushed to use commercial infrastructures. Academic administrators seem to be mostly preoccupied with the 1% of academic work that requires high performance computing, large clusters and super high speed networks, and don't pay much attention to the everyday needs of the other 99% of academic work. This puts research integrity at risk, but hey! — it's hard to attract money for a vanilla storage system that is used for everyday computing, and for the sys admin that goes with it, especially when so many commercial cloud providers give things for free to Universities; you need to add bells and whistles and throw in a few buzz words like "cloud" and "big data" to get people impressed. Fair enough.
I finally got fed up with commercial solutions, for reasons that I explain later, and decided to set up my own IT infrastructure that fits exactly my needs and those of my group. I thought I'd write down my take on this. I suspect lots of colleagues have the same struggles. Continue reading


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Picking the right funds into which to invest your stocks and shares individual savings account (ISA) allowance can mean the difference between returns running into thousands of pounds - or losing much of your original investment.
The best and the worst
For example, according to research by website FundExpert.co.uk, assuming you had invested your full personal equity plan (PEP) allowances and subsequent stocks and shares ISA allowances into the same fund every year since 1987, you could have ended up with a savings pot worth £1,160,000 if you'd been lucky enough to choose Fidelity's Special Situations fund - the best-performing fund over this period. This equates to a staggering profit of £967,520.
On the other hand, if you'd picked the worst performing fund, Scottish Widows' Japan Growth fund, you'd have lost £21,480 over the same period.
Unfortunately, none of us has a crystal ball to help us pick the funds which will prove investment winners over the next few years, and just because a fund or sector has performed well in the past, there are no guarantees it will continue to do so in the future.
While many of us are still making up our minds what to do with this year's allowance, we decided to ask the experts which funds they have chosen themselves this year, and the reasons behind their choices. This is what they said:
Danny Cox, of independent financial advisor (IFA) Hargreaves Lansdown:
"I subscribe to my ISA at the earliest point in the tax year - this gives me around 11 months more tax efficiency than leaving it until March. I am a long term investor and aim to use my ISA to top up my pension income in retirement.
"My longest held and favourite holding is Invesco Perpetual High Income which I first invested in nearly 15 years ago. Neil Woodford's track record is first class. UK Equity Income is an ideal core holding, acting somewhat defensively compared to some of the other funds in my ISA such as Henderson European Special Situations.
"Europe is somewhat unloved, however the risk of total meltdown seems to have minimised. Valuations are low and therefore European funds avoiding the banking sector have good long term potential, albeit a bumpy ride along the way. To tap in directly to the key energy resource, oil, I also hold the Junior Oils Trust. This fund has lost considerable ground in recent months as smaller oil company's valuations have fallen. However there seems no stopping the increasing demand for oil and for those, like me, who believe the underperformance of smaller oil companies is likely to turn around, this fund may appeal."
Darius McDermott, managing director at discount brokers Chelsea Financial Services:
"Last summer I put about a third of my ISA allowance into the Jupiter European fund. I thought the market was very cheap and could do well after the president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi's 'I'll do anything' speech. It's a concentrated portfolio focusing on mid-caps. The manager has a very good long term track record and has run the fund for more than 10 years.
"In November I invested a further third into the GLG Japan Core Alpha fund. The new government in Japan had just got a majority win which made market-friendly reforms a possibility. The fund follows a large-cap value strategy, which has struggled for quite some time and in fact its three-year numbers place it towards the bottom of its sector. However, I think 2013 could well see this area of the market back in favour.
"I've just invested the last third into Aberdeen Global Emerging Markets Smaller Companies fund. This reflects my long-term view that emerging markets should out-perform and within them smaller companies should do best, albeit with more volatility along the way. Aberdeen has a market-leading franchise in this asset class."
Philippa Gee, managing director at Philippa Gee Wealth Management:
"This year, given how volatile markets are, I have really diversified my investments and have added them to an existing portfolio which holds a number of different funds. I do like the higher end of the risk spectrum, such as Invesco Perpetual Global Smaller Companies, but then I also like funds such as Miton Strategic which should be better placed in case there is a market correction."
"The Miton Strategic fund aims to provide long-term capital growth and invests in collective investment schemes, government debt securities, company shares and cash."
Patrick Connolly, of IFAs AWD Chase de Vere:
"I am investing regular premiums into M&G Global Basics, Old Mutual UK Smaller Companies and Schroder Income and have recently also started investing into JPM Natural Resources.
"The Old Mutual and Schroder funds have performed well recently where as M&G and JPM haven't. I am relaxed about this and the high risk nature of some of the funds because I will be investing for more than 20 years and by making monthly contributions am reducing the risk of market timing.
"The M&G fund has a top quality fund manager who, despite making the wrong calls on commodities, has a good long term record. Old Mutual has one of the best smaller companies teams while I like the contrarian approach adopted by Schroders. It means they will have periods when they under-perform but are long-term investors who buy good companies at cheap prices.
"I have only recently started investing into JPM Natural Resources. This is a high risk fund investing into gold and precious metal mining shares, energy stocks and base metals. It fell by 30% in 2011, 13% in 2012 and is also down in 2013. I am willing to wait for it to recover."
Martin Bamford, of IFAs Informed Choice:
"My ISA this year will be invested in two funds - First State Asia Pacific Leaders and HSBC American Index. I'm investing for the long-term, so my portfolio is exposed solely to equities which are riskier but tend to outperform other asset classes over time.
"First State Asia Pacific Leaders invests in large and mid-cap companies across the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan but including Australasia. It is managed by the experienced team of Alistair Thompson and Angus Tulloch, who have delivered above average performance over the past one, three and five years. Despite slower economic growth in the region, we still expect Asian equities to deliver double digit returns in 2013.
"HSBC American Index is a good way to access US equities at a low cost, with an annual management charge of just 0.25%. Whilst there is continued political instability in the US over a deal to manage spending cuts, we are still seeing some good news in terms of their economic recovery and the stock markets are fairly priced."
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"Hehehehe…" A beautiful and unrestrained laughter erupted from inside the carriage. When it finally ended, the same voice went on to say, "Minister Bai, you're in charge of the country's etiquette. What do you think of this?"
Minister Bai? Shock went through everyone. Minister Bai was deeply respected by the emperor. Moreover, he was an honest official who never participated in the internal struggles for power. More importantly, he had been in charge of the country's etiquette for a long time. All the princes and princesses weren't taught etiquette by a grand tutor, but instead by him, Minister Bai.
At that moment, everyone noticed a mature looking man rising from his seat within a small and crude tea stand by the side of the street. Although he wore an ordinary gray jacket, it couldn't hide his vigor and grace. He was more than fifty, yet still seemed full of life. His hair didn't even have a trace of gray.
Minister Bai dutifully approached the Crown Prince's carriage and performed the standard courtesy ritual, "This official greets the Crown Prince."
Seeing the venerated official making his salutations so respectfully, everyone quickly knelt down, their voices also turning more deferential, "Greeting the Crown Prince!" Even though so many people were kneeling outside – including one court official – the crown prince still didn't come out of the carriage, disappointing the ones who wished to see his attractive looks.
"Rise!" The clear voice brought a feeling of oppression. Minister Bai eyed the tightly closed carriage as he got up. He had met the crown prince before, but the crown prince had always had a timid character. However, that didn't seem to be the case now. Would someone so timid have such an overbearing presence? Someone timid would have immediately come out of the carriage to greet him. Apparently, the crown prince was a profound character who hid his abilities. Their country was in for some stormy changes.
As the only one who hadn't saluted, the eldest prince stood out a lot. But standing out in such a way made him feel rather anxious, especially since Minister Bai was looking at him with eyes of disapproval. Even though he was a prince, he still held some apprehension toward that minister. His mother had repeatedly urged him to curry favor with Minister Bai, but now…
"Minister Bai is an experienced official who has worked for two dynasties. Imperial father has praised Minister Bai as the paragon of etiquette in this country. This Prince, as well as the other Imperial brothers and sisters, have been lucky enough to receive guidance from you. I wonder what Minister Bai thinks of today's display?" The crown prince's voice was tranquil, without anger or discontent, yet it chilled people to the bones.
Shang Chenzhao wished to further ridicule and sneer at the other prince, but he found Minister Bai looking at him with a dissatisfied expression. Then the minister's voice resounded in the bustling street, "This official has shamed both the Emperor and Your Highness. Though the eldest prince is the oldest among the princes, he still doesn't know propriety. This official will report to His Majesty and make sure to correct this wrong behavior."
Hearing this, Shang Chenzhao panicked a little. If Imperial father learned of his actions today, it would be highly unlikely he would ever get placed in a high position. Furthermore, who knew how those other princes who were breathing down his neck would stab him in the back.
"Minister Bai!" Shang Chenzhao rushed into the conversation with a smile on his face. "This Prince was merely jesting with Imperial younger brother. Imperial younger brother is too narrow-minded. How can you be a country's Crown Prince this way?"
Good! Very good! Even in the present situation, Shang Chenzhao still found a way to throw in a word against her. But was he aware that those type of words would make Minister Bai even more dissatisfied with him? Even the numerous commoners started looking down on the eldest prince. On the other hand, they felt that the crown prince, who hadn't shown himself once, had an excellent upbringing.
"Jesting?" The voice from inside the carriage seemed to be trying to hold back laughter. "Imperial elder brother is so fond of jesting, but I wonder whether You'll still enjoy joking around when You meet Imperial father next time. Or perhaps You've never been concerned with This Prince, nor with Imperial father."
The scornful voice almost made Shang Chenzhao lose his balance. But before he could open his mouth to justify himself, the voice from the carriage went on to say, "Minister Bai, This Prince will leave first."
"Seeing off the Crown Prince." Minister Bai bent his waist slightly. He was able to tell that the Crown Prince was making use of him just now. But even so, his overwhelming aura was noteworthy. Even His Majesty couldn't compare. Not to mention, the Crown Prince was still in his teens. Sure enough, he wouldn't turn out useless, given his origins.
The guards were about to move the eldest prince's carriage out of the way, but instead, they saw Wu Wei driving straight through and knocking it over with a loud crash. Even the horses scattered away, leaving behind a carriage laying damaged on the ground, as if to mock the eldest prince.
Shang Chenzhao would much rather curse up a storm and have his bodyguards drag the crown prince out of the carriage, but recalling that Minister Bai was standing beside him, he was forced to swallow down his resentment. As for the commoners, when they saw the crown prince's maid unexpectedly exhibit such courage, they cheered even louder. And starting today, everyone would know that the crown prince wasn't the same pushover as before. The gathered crowd went as far as to suppose that the past reputation of the crown prince was most likely spread around by the eldest prince's cronies. Shang Wuxin herself didn't anticipate that without doing anything much, she would end up reversing the commoners' opinions of the crown prince.
At that moment, a man who was sitting in a private room of a two-story restaurant glanced at the crown prince's departing carriage. Amusement flashed through his expression. The crown prince could be an interesting person… However, when he took a look, he saw that the window's curtain was up and a pair of bright lustrous eyes were looking back at him. The distance was too far for him to make out their expression, but those two eyes were too intense. It was the first time he found himself in a daze just from looking at someone.
The opposite party simply took a glance at his eyes, then quickly put down the curtain. He didn't know why he felt somewhat disappointed, but he just had to admire the crown prince's vigilance for catching him while he was sizing him up.
Inside the carriage, Shang Wuxin's eyes were bursting with rage and deep loathing right then. She had seen that the man who was just appraising her had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes. Hehe, peach blossom eyes*, huh?
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Shang Wuxin's traitor ex had peach blossom eyes. I'm keeping this term as is. Take it like a particular shape of eyes that gives the impression of bedroom eyes, able to seduce naturally.


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Here's an intriguing faux pas: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had his own Twitter account suspended late Tuesday.
Dorsey, who co-founded Twitter 10 years ago and returned as CEO a year ago, posted this tweet Tuesday: "simply setting up my twttr… once more (record suspension was an inside error)."
just setting up my twttr…again (account suspension was an internal mistake)
— 🚶🏽jack (@jack) November 23, 2016
That is a play on the social network's first tweet, which he posted in March 2006: "simply setting up my twttr."
The occasion is unexpected in that the Twitter has been taking action against hate speech; clients have regularly griped that the interpersonal organization is ease back to react to protestations of hate speech, harassment and abuse.
A week ago, Twitter suspended many accounts associated with the alt-right movement, an inexactly sorted out gathering that backings white supremism and white patriotism. A week ago, Dorsey additionally apologized when a commercial for a racial oppressor amass showed up on the administration. Twitter brought it down inside 60 minutes, the organization said.
After discovering that Dorsey's record had been suspended, tech media destinations had a fabulous time at his and Twitter's cost.
"#Awkward," read a feature on CNET. It noticed that Dorsey, who had more than 4 million followers, upon reestablishment had under 150. On Wednesday morning that number was at 1.67 million.
So the CEO of Twitter is suspended. On Twitter. pic.twitter.com/XCC2MP4EDJ
— drew olanoff 📎 (@yoda) November 23, 2016
"Twitter fails," said Digital Trends in its feature.
In its story, TechCrunch incorporated a tweet from its ex-essayist Drew Olanoff, who detected the circumstance around 9 p.m. ET. Dorsey's suspension takes after another online networking flub from not long ago, the webpage noticed: Facebook's proclaiming of the passing of CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a large number of different clients with a commemoration note on clients' pages.
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This section provides information about the UI Spy tool and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) tools that you can use in Visual Studio to develop, debug, and test a WCF service. These tools include WCF Visual Studio templates, WCF Service Auto Host (WcfSvcHost.exe), and WCF Test Client (WcfTestClient.exe).