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Speculation continues as to whether the global housing markets will continue to rebound in the coming years. In "A New Housing Boom? Don't Count On It", Robert Shiller forecasts that for the next half decade, housing prices, in the non-luxury sector at least, across the entire US residential market will increase only on an "inflation-adjusted price growth of one or two percent a year," because of "lingering uncertainties" in various world economics.
Conversely, there is much written about the resurgence in the strength of luxury goods and services regardless of whether the global markets are recovering, and the rebound in sales of luxury goods in many categories has proven this point. The Boston Consulting Group's "Luxe Redux" study projected that global sales of personal luxury goods would grow at about "seven percent annually from 2012 through 2014 (assuming no major new economic crises)."
Except where there is government intervention, luxury residential real estate values will likely follow luxury goods and not the general housing market, and are therefore poised to increase in many key markets. This is particularly true as high-net-worth-individuals turn their prestige investments toward nonconsumables and experiential luxury products that have lasting value. According to Ledbury Research's 2012 publication, "High Net Worth," experiential luxury constitutes over half of luxury spending, and has grown 50 percent faster than sales of luxury goods, year on year. (In 2011, the experiential luxury market was worth some $770 billion, according to the publication).
In that context, luxury residential purchases, even trophy properties, can be considered a conservative investment. "Many of our clients are finding little return on investment in the stock market and are instead recognizing the intrinsic value in purchasing and enjoying a home," said Jeff Hyland of Hilton & Hyland-Christie's International Real Estate.
Experts from Christie's auction house, which witnessed continued interest from collectors worldwide in recent years, corroborate this trend toward non-consumable asset acquisitions. Paul Provost, Deputy Chairman, Christie's, stated: "Although the art and real estate markets are different, high-value art and property purchases are both about passion and investment. Fine art is increasingly considered an investment asset because values have risen so dramatically in recent years. The two markets are converging to a degree, as people increasingly seek to diversify and acquire assets of lasting intrinsic value." Indeed, Christie's year-on-year art sales in 2014 of $8.4 billion exceeded 2013 figures by 17 percent.
The right micro-location is imperative for HNWIs purchasing a luxury home in the world's most prized residental markets. In addition, a luxury home must be finished to exceptionally high standards. In Toronto, HNWIs are looking for "architectural excellence in prime locations with the latest finishes," noted Catherine Deluce of Christie's International Real Estate Affiliate Chestnut Park Real Estate.
Although the art and real estate markets are different, high-value art and property purchases are both about passion and investment.
Luxury residences in Paris are also situated in prime locations, with city views and high ceilings, and are outfitted with an en suite bathroom for each bedroom. And in Los Angeles, there is a trend toward "larger master suites that encompass 25 percent of the entire home and include a gym, home offices, a meditation room, balconies, and terraces," said Jeff Hyland.
According to architect Paul L. Whalen, AIA, Partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, today's luxury real estate is more than just a home. "As architects, we work with our clients to create houses and apartments that unfold almost cinematically, not just for large-scale entertaining, but also for the simple moments of everyday life. In designing the best residences, we lift the utility of home to the art of living.


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CB Sheldon Brown left the game with a concussion when he was hit in the head by receiver Brandon Stokley. The hit should draw the attention of the league because it was to the head of a defenseless player.
PK Phil Dawson made a season-long 53-yard field goal in Denver, giving him six this season of 50 yards or more. Dawson's excellence has been unquestioned; he's made 28-of-29 this season, and in the past two seasons has a league-high 13 field goals longer than 50 yards.

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Collecting opens up new worlds for children: it sparks their imaginations about life in the past, and maybe even prompts them to think about what might happen in the future: What will people think of the toys they cherish today in a hundred years time? Will they survive the passage of time, or will they become worn and eroded, like the old coin they found at the back of the drawer? Collecting helps children build a concept of time.
Collecting is a wonderfully creative past time. You get to choose what you want to collect - and it can be anything at all! You also get to use your imagination when working out how to display your collections. Some people hide their collections away in boxes and drawers to keep them safe or tidy, while others turn them into works of art, proudly on display.
Every collection, and every item in each collection, tells a story. That's the best bit about collections. There is your story: the story of when you found the item, what you were doing at the time, why you kept it and what it means to you.
Then there is the story of the object: where it came from, what it is made of, how old is it, who did it belong to, what is it worth, why was it made... and so on! These collected items can tell us a lot about the culture and times from which they come! They can also tell us a lot about the materials and tools people used to make them, revealing the history of technology.
Collections teach us about important people and events and what life was like in the past. Museums have collections of stuffed animals, rocks, pressed plants: these teach us about the nature of these things. Taking care of collections involves doing things like measuring, keeping accurate records, observing, comparing - valuable skills that transfer to almost every area of life. Historians use collections to help them understand how people behave; why civilisations grow and advance and why they sometimes disappear. An old scarred coin can tell us so much about how people lived thousands of years ago!
We sometimes collect things to jog our own memories, such as photographs in albums, or videos we put up on YouTube of our holidays or latest project. I collect pebbles and rocks to remind me of places I've visited: they are nothing special, just little mementos that will mean nothing to anyone else but bring back happy memories for me.
Best of all, collections let us share our knowledge with others. When we show off and compare our collections with others we learn different things. Collecting can be a great way to meet and make new friends.
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I do not own Gundam Wing or the song "Spanish Eyes" by Ricky Martin.
I met a boy in the wilderness
In the middle of nowhere.
We spent all night at his base
In the streets we were quiet together.
I miss his lips
And the way his emerald eyes sparkled
As he did his work
I don't care if it takes my whole life to find him
He was a soldier
He never had a name.
Everyone called him Nanashi.
But I prefer Emerald Eyes.
We were only kids when we met
We were waiting and traveling through the night
He never said his real name
So I called him Emerald Eyes
I miss the touch of his body so much
I long for the warmth inside him
Somewhere in time he will come back to me.
And I'll spend my whole life beside him
He saved me after the attack
And then he left me alone in the night
People called him No Name
But I prefer Emerald Eyes.
I don't care if it takes my whole life to find him.
He never said his real name
So I called him Emerald Eyes.
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North Hawaii's quest to win a state title fell a game short Monday at Oahu's Hans L'Orange Field as Central Maui defeated the Big Island team 14-7 and 18-6 to win the Junior League state tournament.
North Hawaii entered the final day of the ages 13-14 double-elimination tourney undefeated, having beaten Central Maui 8-3 on Friday. Central Maui needed two consecutive to claim Hawaii's lone berth in the West Regional tournament, and they did just that. The regional tournament takes place Aug. 2-7 in Vancouver, Wash.
In Game 1, Phillip Grace led the North Hawaii offense, going 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs. Finn Richmond and Kilipaki Akau each had a single, and Jonah Hurney scored two runs.
Kaulana Look, who pitched the first inning for North Hawaii, took the loss.
In Game 2, Grace and Richmond both went 3-for-3, with Richmond and Caden Perreira-Lau scoring two runs apiece.
Starting pitcher Dawson Abiley suffered the loss.
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This will be the shortest CAl Fan's notes of the Year. I just recieved this. I'ts 9:45pm on Thursday. Probably all of you know this already. But in case you missed it here's the Haps on Riley and Longshore. As I am unqualified to judge, I have no comment, but I know it will give us much to talk about at the new tailgate site: (If you have been in Afhanistan for the past year, trust me--no more Tail Gates at Kleeburger).
All I know is that the butterflies are coming. We're inside of 10 days. On the 8th, I'm on the train to cross America to watch the Maryland game.
Next Saturday, we will watch the harvest progress as we drive down to see the Bears against Duffy Dougherety's Michigan State Spartans. Is he still coach? Did Magaffy catch Randy Humprhire's pass against Michegan or Michegant St. I thin Michegan. Any.......
I've got the jitters. Are we just stupid--typical Cal fans who have high hopes with nothing to hope for?
On the other hand (and I get all my knowledge through rumor) it may be that we have a LOT of offensive linemen. If that is accurate--good things may happen--no matter what else happens on the field.
We are fortunate to be under the radar.
Be patient. Don't look for BIG PLAYS (though with Best we may be pleasantly surprised). If we've got a line--and the cancers have gone--it may be a fun year. On the other hand, maybe we'll be like the Sainted John Erby the year after we beat San Jose State, and he took the balcony (remember that in the north endzone) and yelled, "I smell Roses". Probably I'm wrong, but that may have been the only game Hall of Famer Marv Levy Won that year.
Go Bears, and stop by for a beer,
Jeffrey Earl Warren '70
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Just so you can see the announcements for yourself...
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Big news
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008 at 7:26 pm in Training
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Jeff Tedford has just named Kevin Riley the starting
quarterback. He said Nate Longshore will also play
against Michigan State. Much more to come….
SF Comical
Riley wins starting QB job at Cal
Thursday, August 21, 2008
(08-21) 20:26 PDT Berkeley, Calif. (AP) --
Kevin Riley will start the season opener at
quarterback for California against Michigan State with
former starter Nate Longshore expected to play as a
Kevin Riley will start for Cal in the season opener
vs. M...Kevin Riley has won the nod as the starting QB
at Cal.
Coach Jeff Tedford made the announcement about his
quarterbacks after practice on Thursday. The Golden
Bears open the season Aug. 30 at home against the
"We feel like both of them have had great camps, but
Kevin's going to take the first snaps and we'll see
how it goes from there," Tedford said. "Nate will play
in the game. I don't know exactly when, but Kevin will
Riley saw action in four games last year as a redshirt
freshman, throwing for 563 yards and five touchdowns.
In Riley's first career start last season, he tried to
run with the ball in the final seconds instead of
throwing it away, costing the Bears the chance at a
game-tying field goal in a 31-28 loss to Oregon State.
Cal would have been in position to move up to No. 1 in
the poll with a win, but instead lost six of its final
regular season games.
Riley did excel in the Armed Forces Bowl for Cal,
entering with a 21-0 deficit in the second quarter and
leading the Bears to a 42-36 victory over Air Force.
Riley was 16-for-19 for 269 yards and three touchdowns
to earn MVP honors in the game.
"I'm just getting ready for Michigan State," Riley
said. "It's an honor to be named the starter,
especially after what Nate's done at Cal. We're in
good hands having two good quarterbacks here. I just
have to prepare, watch film and get ready for this
Longshore ranks fourth all-time at Cal in passing
efficiency (133.1), sixth in passing touchdowns (62)
and seventh in passing yardage (5,732). He is also
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The man charged in the fatal shooting of Alexandria activist Lenny Harris was ordered held without bond Wednesday, as Prince George's County homicide detectives continued their search for other suspects, authorities said.
Detectives are still working to unravel the mystery that began when Harris mysteriously vanished in September, but with Johnson's arrest, they have started making significant progress. Detectives have determined Harris was shot and killed before he was dumped in the well on a vacant property in the 11900 block of Old Fort Road, and those who attacked him first set out to rob him. It remains unclear, however, exactly why he was targeted and exactly what Johnson's role in the crime was. Police have said the men were "known to each other," and detectives are searching for other suspects.
Efforts to reach Johnson's family Wednesday were unsuccessful, and a spokeswoman for the Prince George's State's Attorney's Office said no one came to speak on his behalf at the bond hearing.
Court records show Johnson was convicted in 1988 of attempted robbery with a deadly weapon and sentenced to eight years in prison. In that case, court records show, Johnson was accused of shooting and wounding a security guard as he and another man tried to rob a Chillum drug store.
In recent years, though, Johnson has been charged with mostly minor offenses — some of which have been dropped, court records show. In Prince George's, he is currently charged with selling counterfeit DVDs outside a Temple Hills gas station. He told officers that he was selling the DVDs, for $5 each, to "try and make a little money," according to police charging documents.


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I suppose because animals don't lie or cheat.
Animals only kill to eat and not for pleasure as man seems to do, animals don't try to impose their will upon others as we humans do.
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I don't think there is an easy answer to your question. There will always be injustice. I don't know what I, one person in the U.S. can do about the genocide. But I know I can help the cat I found hungry in the street. Blessings to you for caring so much.
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The Best of Mexico
Among the world's great cuisines, the foods of Mexico stand out in their diversity and creativity. Rooted in its history of great and ancient Indian civilizations, inspired by the Spanish Conquistadores of the sixteenth century, and influenced by European tastes in the later revolutionary years, it is indeed a dynamic cuisine -- adaptable but remarkably complete even in its melding of different cultures.
In The Best of Mexico, food editor Evie Righter has chosen the finest examples of culinary creativity from this intriguing and vibrant country. From the chiles, chocolate, nuts, and tomatoes pur ed into exquisite sauces, to the corn, beans, avocados, and seafood combined into flavorful dishes, she presents the Mexican cook's ingredients and techniques in a clear and accessible style that will enlighten and inspire.
Here are the favorite drinks, salsas, and tacos; festive dishes including enchiladas, tamales, and pozoles; elegant entr es like Mole Poblano de Guajolote and Pescado a la Veracruzana, and well-loved desserts like Flan and Bu uelos.
Color photographs throughout feature the dishes themselves as well as the bountiful waters and lively marketplaces so representative of Mexico. An essential guide to this distinctive cuisine, The Best of Mexico helps turn an ordinary meal into a fiesta.
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Missing yachtie found in Australia
Missing yachtie Alan Langdon and his daughter Que Langdon have been found alive in Australia, a child recovery expert claims.
Langdon, 49, and his 6-year-old daughter set sail from Kawhia Harbour in the Waikato on board a 6.1 metre Wharram catamaran on December 17, and had not been seen or heard from since.
The pair were found in Ulladulla New south Wales, says New Zealand Police. However, Australian authorities are yet to officially confirm their identities.
Police were notified earlier this afternoon by Australian authorities after the pair arrived into Ulladulla on Langdon's catamaran. Police understand the pair are both well, and Langdon is currently talking to Australian officials.
They are currently liaising with its counterparts in Australia and awaiting further information about Mr Langdon's journey.
The girl's mother has been notified.
Following their disappearance, an extensive search was conducted of sea and coastal areas between Wellington, Cape Reinga and the Bay of Islands.
The possibility Langdon had sailed to Australia had always been considered.
Child recovery expert Col Chapman, who'd been hired by the girl's mother Ariane Wyler, says he was informed through a leak from official sources the pair have been found alive in Australia, reports Fairfax.
"We got them. Just landed in Australia," he said via text.
It's also reported a member of the public tipped Child Recovery Australia off after seeing a poster of the pair which the organisation had distributed.
Australian authorities were alerted to the chance Langdon and his daughter may have made landfall in Australia.
Waikato police Detective Sergeant Bill Crowe confirms Interpol alerted Australian authorities as part of the investigation into the missing pair.
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Iraq probe 'won't appear this year'
A long-awaited report by the inquiry into the Iraq War may not be published this year, according to reports.
BBC Newsnight said the much-delayed findings of the Iraq Inquiry into the background to the 2003 conflict had been held up by the process of Maxwellisation - giving individuals criticised in the report a chance to respond - which had become a "nightmare".
Newsnight's defence and diplomatic editor Mark Urban quoted a source close to the investigation as saying "nobody thinks it will come out this year".
The inquiry's chairman Sir John Chilcot has been forced to defend delays after he said in January it would not be finished before May's General Election.
Prime Minister David Cameron has been among those expressing frustration that the report has yet to be finalised, more than five years after the inquiry, which took evidence from its last witness in 2011, was launched.
The BBC quoted the source as saying "once they had failed to meet the pre-election deadline, they gave up trying to speed things up".
Mr Urban said some of those criticised in the report had been given drafts running to "hundreds of pages", while others "engaged in lively correspondence with the inquiry team" in order to defend themselves.
He said: "Those I have spoken to speak of poorly-drafted letters from the inquiry that have required clarifications and given those disputing the inquiry's findings room to deploy their own arguments. Some have engaged lawyers to assist with their defence."
In February, Sir John told MPs: "My committee and I want, and intend, to deliver our report to the Prime Minister as soon as we possibly can. But as I said to the Prime Minister ... I see no realistic prospect of doing so before the General Election.
"It is our duty to deliver a report which gives the Government, Parliament, the public, and particularly all those who have been deeply affected by events in Iraq, the answers they deserve."
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said he was "dismayed beyond belief" at the reported delay.
Speaking to ITV News on the election trail in St Ives, he said: "I'm just dismayed beyond belief that we are having to wait so long - and now, it is being reported, even longer than I had feared - to finally find out the truth of what happened in the run-up to that fateful - and what I have always considered, personally, to be illegal - invasion of Iraq."
Ukip deputy chairwoman Suzanne Evans said the "endless delays" were "completely unjustifiable".
Speaking at a small business policy briefing in central London, she added: " That's nothing new, is it?
"We have been calling for it for some time.
"We have had a petition online actually, asking for it to be published. What are they so frightened of?
"It seems to have been beset by endless delays, which seem to me to be completely unjustifiable.
"I think our response is exactly the same as it was a couple of months ago - that it's about time it was out.
"We have always felt they were going to kick it into the long grass until after the election.
"Once again they are showing that's exactly what they intend to do."
Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman Tim Farron said: "In 2003, Britain was led by the Labour Party with Conservative support into a war with Iraq which many people in our country believe was illegal.
"The speculation that Sir John Chilcot's report into the Iraq War may now not be published until 2016 is deeply concerning. Liberal Democrats opposed the war in Iraq, and pushed for this inquiry to be held.
"Hundreds of thousands of families have had their lives torn apart by the Iraq War and deserve answers. It is simply not good enough for this process to be continually delayed and the report must be published."


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We recently played a little musical chairs with some rooms in our house and flip-flopped the guest room with the office. Originally, our office was upstairs, which was great, in theory. But in practice, it turns out that being so far away from all the main living areas meant that we rarely used it. In fact, I pretty much never used it. I much preferred working on my tiny 13″ Macbook screen on the couch downstairs. But now that we've switched it, I feel so much more connected the rest of the house when I'm working. And, it makes it easy to plug into the big monitor (which certainly makes designing websites easier). It's so funny how you plan for certain spaces in a house and then, in reality, they just don't work even though, on paper, they look perfect. Our office is now, easily, the most used room in the house. Granted, it's chock full of hand-me-down furniture and needs a good makeover, but at least it's functional!
2. Keen Arcata Shoes.
When Zulily had their last Keen sale (knocking things down by 50-70%), Craig and I stocked up and purchased 16 pairs of shoes between the both of us (so not exaggerating). We both had a ton of cheap-o discount store shoes in our closet and figured it was time to become adults and spring for some nice, long-lasting options. Anywho, I love every single pair I ordered—Keen has never steered me wrong—but out of all of them, my black Arcatas are my absolutely most worn. I wear them almost everyday. They are so comfortable and cute. I wish I would have picked them up in the other colors when the Zulily sale was still going on. Speaking of Zulily, for those fo you that were commenting on all my glass storage containers in my food prep post, Zulily is having a storage container sale right now and they have quite a few nice glass ones.
3. Being busy.
I have a tendency to bitch and moan and complain when I get overwhelmed, but the truth is, I thrive when I'm busy and right now, damn, am I busy. I knew being my own boss would be hard, but I didn't quite realize it was going to be don't-have-time-to-take-a-shower kinda hard. But even though it's more work than I've ever done in my life, it is such a nice feeling to know that, even on my own, I can do my part to pay the mortgage. Yesterday, I clocked about 14 hours worth of work in front of the computer (surviving mostly on easy-to-grab yogurt and bananas). A little more healthy balance would be nice, but I'll take this over working for the man any day. Eventually, I'm hoping to have enough business that I feel comfortable saying "no" or "not this month" to new clients, but right now, I'm taking on whoever wants to work with me. Hire me! I'm an award-winning graphic designer who loves doing anything from websites to wedding invitations! Oh, and sometimes I bake cupcakes for my clients. Just sayin'.
4. Raisins.
Such a weird thing to be digging right? On a whim last week, I picked up a container of raisins (mostly because I wanted something sweet) and Craig and I plowed through them in three days. I forgot how yummy raisins are! I love how much they plump up in oatmeal. Yum.
5.Portabella Mushrooms
I used to hardly ever buy portabellas because the organic ones were so, crazy expensive at the grocery store I shopped at. But I changed stores when I moved here and, for some reason, they almost always have organic portabellas on sale, and even at regular price, they are crazy cheap. I buy 10-12 portabella caps every time I go grocery shopping. They are so versatile! We use them on pizza, in pastas and last night, Craig sautéed some to put as a baked potato topping. Yum!


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What is there to worry about when you know you have the greatness if Jah behind you. Gramps Morgan reminds us to find strength in faith and keep fighting through life.
My songs are not smiling songs
We shall be alright, yea yea
Don't you cry
Don't you cry, yea
Cause jah shall wash away
All the tears from my eyes
In times when the storms
And the tides are raging high
We know we shall win, yea
We know well survive, yea
Jah shall wash away all the tears oooo,
In this time of destruction
We must hold on firm
We got to get along
Been over hurdles all of the mountain tops
Forward on we all are marching on we say
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Mantra #2
Jenaé Frick Posted on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 02:33PM tagged Mantra, meditation
Today's #mantra. Repeat it until it becomes apart of you. This was inspired by @noellebenepe who said, "I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable but believing in your talents, your abilities and your self-worth can empower you to walk an even brighter path."
Fear is not for me. I believe in my talents, my abilities and my strengths.
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The Seven Simple Truths of Sustainable Mobility (Come argue with me)"
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- Thanks Paul. I like your comments and your challenges very much. It is in
this way that we will be able to bring this far closer to the bone. A couple
of remarks in turn:
1. Is VM/KT the key? I really do feel it is, because as we reduce these
totals both locally and systemically, we in fact accomplish the rest -- but
only if the sticks are accompanied in a powerful and timely way by the
necessary and many carrots.
2. Enrique Rebolledo suggested yesterday that we also give attention to
offering modes and services that will reduce TMT (Trip Minutes Travelled).
I could not agree more, but I do not want to create too many levels of
complexity here (after all the title is something about a small number of
"simple truths" which when taken together can get us moving on a better path
for policy and practice in our challenging sector. And I really do believe
that if we dig far enough into our new transportation and policy philosophy
we will be cutting down TMT as well.
3. As to your point about the 'everything is known' mantra', once again I
agree with your caution but stick to my guns here. That is not to say that
we do not have plenty to learn, but good new mobility projects -- and your
work on Express Carpooling is right in the middle of this philosophy/policy
-- what is interesting about them is that in almost all cases you can look
around for best available experiences, query them closely, adapt for local
conditions, and off you go. Now in all cases these are services,
arrangements with an almost immediate feedback on performance, meaning that
you learn and adjust as you go along. (After all this is 2011 and we are on
the leading cusp of a century of logistics). That is harder to do when you
are working on a third massive ring road construction or a new metro project
that will come on line in only 15 or more years. Under the New Mobility
Agenda and this new wave of projects and services it is built on, we can
handle both learning and bad news, because when there is bad (or good) news
we have the huge advantage of getting it early. And time to adjust. But this
all presumes of course not only that we are responsible and brave, but also
able to learn.
Thanks so much Paul and believe me I await with real interest the next
generation of Express Carpooling projects (bearing in mind that a generation
now is 18 months, eh?)
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One lucky commenter will win a copy of The Past Came Hunting!
Follow Your Dreams, Follow Your Heart by Donnell Ann BellPosted by Barbara Monajem | 8:00 AM | Donnell Ann Bell, Follow Your Dreams, Follow Your Heart, The Past Came Hunting | 43 comments »
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43 comments
October 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Good morning, Pink Fuzzies. So nice to be here. I'd love to hear from you. Were you with me at National? Did you pick up that notebook and take note of what the editor wanted, or were you stubborn like me. Curious minds want to know. Barbara, thanks for having me!
Barbara Monajem
October 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Hi, Donnell. I think I've ended up with a sort of compromise -- trying to fit what I write within the genres I've chosen, but making sure the characters and their story are something I want to tell. The rest is up to the muse...
October 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Barbara, exactly. You have to want to tell that story. It's the same as holding a job you have no interest in, the hours will drag. Notice when you're writing something you love, there's not enough hours in the day, and it's such a "full" satisfying feeling.
Connie Gillam
October 21, 2011 at 10:57 AM
A very timely topic for me at the moment. I'm caught in that writing nightmare. After years of writing, I just want to get published, but I despair it will ever happen. You're an inspiration. Thanks for blogging on this subject.
Adrienne Giordano
October 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Hi Donnell. Wonderful post! I completely agree. I have a book that released last month that was rejected time and again because the heroine in the book is a sexual abuse survivor. Some of the editors and agents I queried told me they weren't comfortable with the sexual abuse angle. I wasn't willing to change that aspect of the book because it made my heroine who she was.
Carina Press bought the book last year and I was thrilled when they didn't try to change my damaged heroine. Even better, since the book has been released, I've received 4 and 5 star reviews for it. After all my worrying that readers/reviewers wouldn't like my Izzy, they've accepted and cheered for her. It makes me a little weepy!
The lesson I've learned is editors and agents don't always guess right as to what readers want. They're people just like us and can only go with their instincts. It doesn't mean the project isn't publishable.
VR Barkowski
October 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Congrats on THE PAST CAME HUNTING, Donnell! Well deserved, and I'm so darn proud of you! (And that's not even mentioning this great post.)
I think when agents/editors say they're looking for something "new," what they mean is they're looking for the "next big thing." Moreover, they want it to be obvious so they can avoid any possible risk.
I'm a people pleaser and would write to rules if I could. Alas, I cannot. Although I've always considered myself a mystery/crime writer, I recently dropped all pretensions to genre for this very reason. It's a scary proposition, and if I'm never published it will hurt. But to not write what's in my heart would kill me.
October 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Connie, as someone who has read your FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC writing, I feel your pain. Remember, not too many months ago, I was right there with you. The great news is that with everything I've read of yours, I'm quite certain, you've followed your heart. It certainly shows. It'll happen one way or another because you're too talented to remain in a drawer. Hugs, my friend.
October 21, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Adrienne! Kudos, major kudos on believing in the most important thing an author can believe in. Himself (or in your case ) herself. You could have capitulated and changed that book to fit the market, that or an editor's inability to take risk. But you stuck to your guns, and guess what? Readers are deciding by those 4 & 5 star reviews their tolerance levels. Well done!!! I'm so proud of you for following your heart!
October 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Viva. I think if people knew how we know each other, they might understand this pride we have in each other. Viva and I have critiqued on a mystery group before. She wowed me with her depth, with her intelligent, thoughtful thriller approach. She's agented now and I hope that agent sees what I see in Viva's writing. Bestseller material. She had me quaking in my boots a number of times. I never saw you as a people pleaser, I just saw you as someone who told a story expertly and followed her heart! Yay!!!
Dale Mayer
October 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Good Morning Donnell and Mary!
I don't fit into the box of what agents and editors want! I also have a little too much suspense or not enough romance!
On the other hand, my muse is second to none and the stories she throws at me are all fun and interesting, so why argue?
Mary Ricksen
October 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Welcome to the PFS. I truly have to say I enjoyed that excerpt! I was annoyed when I got to the end. And the means it's good to me. It's now on top of the TBR pile!! I'm still inclined to believe that if you write what you know, Or feel- You will write your best book! Good luck!
Beth Trissel
October 21, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Hello and welcome Donnell! I loved your post and so identified with it. That's the reason I ended up at the Wild Rose Press where a good romance story is what matters, not the niche it fits. They'll find the niche. Your book sounds very interesting and exciting!
October 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Dale, as someone who has read your terrific work, I feel as though I'm preaching to the choir. Imagine if we all wrote those niche books. I'm sorry but how boring is that? Thank you for commenting today. Dale writes amazing fiction AND nonfiction. I recently did a friend's resume for him and used Dale's Resume book for guidance.
October 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Ah, Mary, what a nice thing to say. I loved that seen between my protagonists Melanie and Joe. They're what you call at odds during that part. I hope you enjoy it. I think anything that imparts your passion and feeling comes across, and readers are not tolerant. If they can't feel your passion, they'll put the book down. Following your heart can only help in this endeavor. Thank you!
October 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Excellent, Beth. I'm so pleased that you found someone who believed in your writing and your story. It shows, would you agree?
Next week on Five Scribes Jerrie Alexander, a new author with TWRP interviews an WRP editor. It'll be interesting to get her take on this subject. Thank you for commenting and allowing me on your terrific blog!
Mary Marvella
October 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM
No fair! I knew I would read this book, 'cause I've been following its path to publication. Now I want to read it now!
Mary Marvella
October 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Oh, and I must write from my heart, no matter what. The books I wrote according to markets never really fit the market. Two lines closed just after I finished books with a line in mind.
October 21, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Hi, Mary! We are birds of a feather, aren't we! Glad you liked the excerpt. Melanie and Joe's "courtship" is, well, slightly irregular :)
October 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM
I'm so,So, SO excited about the release of THE PAST CAME HUNTING. Donnell, you're a great friend who deserves great success, and I'm with you all the way!
Thanks for the marvelous post and excerpt! Can wait to read the book!
October 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Nancy! It's so great to see you here. Thank you for your lovely response. I hope you will read The Past Came Hunting and let me know your thoughts! It was such a joy to write, and I hope it shows through because I did follow my heart on this one. So great to see you here!
Sylvia Rochester
October 21, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Your book arrived yesterday. I started reading it tonight. Only into it for several pages, and I'm hooked. Will write a review at Amazon when I finish. Of course, it'll be a good one.
October 21, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Oh, Sylvia, thank you! Only write a good review if you truly do. I have to pull up my big girl panties some day :) Hugs.
Mona Risk
October 21, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Hi Donnell, I should have come early morning to welcome you to the PFS. But I was just back from the Ninc conference. You'd have enjoyed it as it relates to what you said in your post. On one side the executives of Penguin, HarperCollins and Tor Forge defending their policies, yes defending, and on the other, the founder of Smashwords claiming you can publish anything you want now a day, follow your heart. See my blog for more.
Your book is on my TBR list.
Cynthia D'Alba
October 21, 2011 at 10:06 PM
I realized the other day that since the day I began writing, I wanted to write for Harlequin and thus all my writing was being stifled by trying to "fit" my writing into their mold.
I was writing a scene and thought to myself, "I can't do that." Then I realized...why can't I? I'm not writing for HQ. I'm writing FOR ME. My goodness what a freeing realization.
Good post, DB
October 21, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Mona, good evening. How funny, I thought maybe with this industry changing at warp speed maybe publishing houses would as well. I hope you enjoyed yourself at Ninc. I would have loved to attend. Thanks for adding The Past Came Hunting to your TBR list. What an honor.
October 21, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Cyndi, I've tried! Honest, I've tried to fit my writing in that tight little format. But I think my problem has been, I'm a major fan of Single Title and Mainstream. I also think this: If you write category romance, you are an amazingly talented author. I've read some great category romances, and I thought. How did she do that. She made it look easy, when it's darn hard. To come up with plot and characters that satisfy their clientle, and they definitley have a following, you can't argue with success. I just found I wanted to branch out every time. How cool that your shackles are gone! Thanks for commenting!
October 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Donnell, so true! What a wonderful blog and one that speaks to my heart. You can't write for the market, it's a fickle thing at best. You have to write what is right for you, not what is commercial at the moment, because that moment will have passed before your book will ever see the light of day.
October 21, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Welcome to the Pink Fuzzies, and thanks to Barbara for having you.
I'm coming in late at the end of the evening to wish you much success in your writing.
Thanks for posting the great excerpt. You're right. As writers, we have to write from the heart and not be overly concerned with the forever-changing fickle market.
October 21, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Good evening, Patrice, yes, fickle indeed. Imaging taking the editor's advice and working on a project you invest time and talent in simply to sell only to realize the moment has passed. What a great way to sum it up. Thank you for your nice comment.
October 21, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Josie, it was my pleasure. Barbara and I go back a few years. It wasn't unusual for us to email each other and say.. got a moment to read something ;) She's a treasure to have as a friend and an author. Thanks for commenting about the excerpt. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
October 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Thanks for having me, Barbara & Pink Fuzzies. I'll let you draw a winner and tell me who to contact. I'll give away either a book or a digital copy. Happy writing! And happy weekend :)
Rashda Khan
October 22, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Hi Donnell! Love your heroine...what spirit! As for follow the market or your hear? I have to follow my heart and hope the market is favorable :)
Best of luck with your book. So proud of you! :)
Jerrie Alexander
October 22, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Donnell, more than once I've heard an agent say send me a shapeshifter or I'm looking for that special historical. While I love those stories, it's not what I write. So I get what you're saying. I think you should follow your heart!
The Past Came Hunting might be your first book to publish but surely won't be for long. The book was an awesome read!
October 22, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Rashda, thank you! It's been an exciting year for all of us, hasn't it. Congratulations to you, too!!!
October 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Jerrie, thanks you so much. I appreciate very much your confidence in me (gasp). I know what you mean. I may like to read other genres, but my voice lends itself to romantic suspense. Glad you understood my post. Thank you!!!
Mary Ricksen
October 23, 2011 at 2:10 PM
You are an amazing author thanks again for blogging for the PFS!!!
October 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Mary, the honor was mine. Thank you!!!
Barbara Monajem
October 24, 2011 at 7:57 PM
And the winner is: Mary R! Congrats on winning a fabulous book. :)
October 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Donnell,your excerpt intrigued me. I like the book. Congratulations on following your heart. I too don't exactly fit into certain guidelines. For now I'm sticking with the story. When I have it polished and shiny and really ready I'll shop around and see what is out there. The scen you posted make sme want to read the book. So I hope to buy a copy next month.
October 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Donnell what a great excerpt all the tension tha tbuilds up in thta scene is great. I'm happy to see you followed your heart. I too haven't any clue where my story will fit in. I will continue to polish and make it shine and offer it to the world. I figure when it is done then I can figure out where it fits.
It looks like a great book I hope to buy a copy of it next month.
October 25, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Kathy, I'm honored. I'm glad you follow your heart, too. You've been working so hard; I'm positive you will reap the rewards! Thank you!
Ellis Vidler
November 4, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Donnell, I'm late to this party--just saw the announcement and found it.
I'm so glad you followed your heart and wrote the story you did. I just finished The Past Came Hunting and loved it. It really is a terrific book. It had everything I look for in a book. Thanks for writing it.
November 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM
I think this is one of those Yahoo memory lapses because I just saw this today and see I'm two weeks late in posting. I'll post anyway. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I write "out of the box," and I'll keep doing it because it's the way I write. I'm about to put up a book myself that got good editor comments but didn't fit anywhere.
The Past Came Hunting is a terrific book. I'm glad you hung in there and to see it published. I look forward to the next one, which I know will be out soon. Hooray for the independent-minded writers.


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Ryanair has been told to ensure its small print does not contradict the overall impression of its adverts after the advertising watchdog ruled a New Year's promotion was misleading.
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint made by rival airline Easyjet about the Ryanair advert, which suggested customers could travel to Dublin to celebrate New Year's Eve from £7.
The advert, which was produced in co-operation with Tourism Ireland in December last year, was headlined Fly Ryanair one way from £7, and included the phrase 'come celebrate with us as we look forward to a new year with new beginnings'. The small print said the offer was available for travel from January to March.
£7 claim was misleading
Easyjet complained that the ad misleadingly implied it was possible to travel to Dublin from Gatwick and Stansted for New Year's Eve on £7.
The ASA agreed and has told Ryanair not to repeat the advert in its present form, as well as telling the airline to ensure its qualifying text does not contradict the overall impression of future ads.
It is the second time the ASA has been brought into disputes between Easyjet and Ryanair.
Earlier this year the ASA upheld a complaint made by Ryanair against Easyjet, in which Easyjet claimed it was offering the 'new shape of business travel' and said 'we charge you less'.
Airline claims should be honest
Ryanair complained the ad was misleading because its fares were cheaper than Easyjet's on some routes. The ASA backed the complaint and found it was misleading because consumers were likely to believe all airlines had been included in the price comparison.
Which? Travel's Chris Gray said: 'Airlines should be honest with consumers about the claims made in their adverts.
'We'd prefer Easyjet and Ryanair to spend time on ensuring their adverts are accurate rather than referring each other to the advertising authorities.'
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Making the choice to go green has definitely been an education so far. There is an undeniable truth that you cannot avoid. To live in the modern world is a way of life that does some form of harm to the environment in some way, probably every day.
Saying you are going green instantly puts you in the spotlight. It seems what people hear, or want to hear is that we are green. This is definitely NOT the same thing. So what I observe is that as soon as we make some progress, it is pointed out where we have not and the spotlight is shone on that aspect, rather than the progress made.
What I have learnt is that the difference between trying to improve performance and becoming going green is this: there is a well understood standard for green, i.e. how nature does it and a very vague but inspiring hope for performance, i.e. faster, more efficiently, cleans without the effort…and we all know it is easier to be held up to the standard of better than an absolute measure. But having the absolute measure provides a very clear compass that will still apply 50, 100, 150 years from now. So while the gap between where we are and where we want to go is great, it is really reassuring to know that the vision is very clear and not about to change anytime soon. That can provide tremendous stability and focus for a company.
Going Green is like trying to turn a giant tanker around! It is very difficult to get the vessel to start and then when it has; it is just as difficult to stop. That is what I like so much about the quest. There have been at least 3-4 attempts in the past 40 years to turn the modern world green and each has petered out. It definitely feels as if this time, we have the momentum to get that tanker turning in a way that will be difficult to stop. I know that for Baumgartens as a company we are getting close to the tipping point. Our top 9 new product sales are all green products and that says something in an industry that has traditionally not really been interested.
And so while progress feels glacially slow and the criticism has no end, we are committed and having fun in the process. At every decision point there is another unknown. A new standard to learn, a new effect that we had not considered, new materials to learn and a new challenge to our claims. How else can we learn to become more green if not through experience and challenge? Bring it on!
I would rather this than a slow death by more of the same!
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Are you concerned that your solicitations or current purchasing contracts will subject you to undue risk?
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If you are thinking about questions like these, chances are you are not alone. All too often, buyers and procurement specialists rely on a lot of luck and wishful thinking to carry them through the maneuvering of writing a contract. For some, it is difficult knowing just where to begin. For others, the challenge lies in making sure their contracts are comprehensive, accurate, and legally effective.
Understanding Purchasing & Supply Contracts is indeed a "practicum" which can not only help you generate the kinds of contracts you need for a variety of situations but also help you scrutinize those contracts that come to you from other sources. Through lecture and discussion, you will get detailed explanations and illustrations involving the use of contract clauses in such a way that you will be able to apply your new-found knowledge to your own contractual environment.


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Alice is a London-based illustrator, artist, surface pattern designer and educator. Her work explores and visualises ideas and narratives through playful treatment of colour, texture and composition. Alice has been commissioned by a wide range of international clients including: Crabtree and Evelyn, Leo Burnett, Stella magazine, Kellogg's, Sort of Books, Faber & Faber, University of Sussex, Volvo, Vodafone, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Vogue, Hugo Boss, Wigtown Book Festival, Tesco, Sainsbury's and St Jude's.
Alice's book Ways to Walk in London: Hidden Places and New Perspectives was published in Spring 2015 by September Publishing. Alice is a Londoner who neither drives, runs nor cycles. Instead Alice walks, navigating the city's parks, pavements and paths daily, in all weathers. It is an inspiring collection of walks, notes and artworks, revealing London's multiple layers and different moods.
Her new book, Ways to See Great Britain, out with September Publishing in 2017, will focus on the whole of the United Kingdom as her next project. The plan is, region by region, to find and walk the hidden gems of Britain (everything must be accessible by train and there's no hiking boots here; only battered Converse.) Insprired by her generation being priced out of city living and their shifting identities away from the 'nondescript' suburbs they're from, and what inspires Alice herself as a visual artist, the next book promises to be just as covetable as her first.
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OMAHA - On the wall near the media work room at the CenturyLink Center is a list of swimmers who have made the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.
Because of a technicality, Winnetka's Conor Dwyer and superstar Michael Phelps are not on the wall yet, even though both finished second in a race Monday night.
The U.S. gets two places in each of the 13 individual pool swimming events at the London Summer Games. But there also is a roster size limit of 26, so USA Swimming does not officially add second-place finishers to the team until doing further calculations.
If, for instance, no one finished among the top two in more than one event, some second-placers might be eliminated by the need to add others for relays.
According to U.S. Swimming, no second place finisher ever has failed to make the team.
"It's 99.9 percent sure," said a top U.S. Swimming official.
"I'm not trying to focus on that," Dwyer said. "I haven't really thought about it too much."
Dwyer, who finished second in the 400-meter freestyle, can assure himself of a place by finishing among the top four in the 200 freestyle final Wednesday night. He may also be added by then if other swimmers have been double qualifiers.
Dwyer qualified for Wednesday's final in the 200 with the third fastest time in Tuesday's semifinals, 1 minute, 47.38 seconds, missing his personal best by just .03. He led the heat - in which Ryan Lochte was first and Michael Phelps second - at 100 and 150.
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On May 15, Lee Foss' SoundCloud and Facebook experienced a sharp rise in followers. Why? We dig into his profiles to find the reasons and what he can learn for the future. [Read more…]
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The surging house musician and producer, Jamie Jones, has received a number of accolades, including the title of world's foremost DJ by the magazine Resident Advisor. He's put out heaps of remixes, three studio albums, and heads a record label whose sound has seeped its way into nightclubs across the world. How does he get his music out to the most ears? It's a simple equation really. By combining great music and frequent shows with an electric social media presence he extends his reach past clubgoers, delivering it to music-lovers of all tastes.
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Dutch dance act Noisecontrollers have seen a substantial increase to their social media following over the last month, with more than 25,000 new fans. Taking a look at the statistics graph below, which charts the rise in numbers, and pitting the values against the content posted on their social media sites, it is not immediately apparent why there has been such a rise in their following over the month of January.
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We recently looked at our Russ' Monthly Blends, and noticed that sales had slowed down, so we ran an email to let folks know that we would be phasing them out. Not only did we sell a lot of those blends after the email hit, we also began receiving a lot of phone calls and emails asking us not to kill them off. So many people contacted us, in fact, that we have not only decided to keep the old blends, but we're going to start the Monthly Blend program up again. Starting in July, I'll be making a new blend each month. Who says that speaking up won't make a difference. Thanks for your support.
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Giving automotive manufacturers the confidence they need to embed field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in system-critical automotive applications, Actel Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTL) announced it has received ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification. When combined with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 and Grade 2 qualification of its ProASIC(R)3 devices and the company's Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, the new certification ensures that customers can deploy the highest grade automotive low-power FPGA product on the market and confirms that the company's design, development and production procedures meet the standard's strict guidelines.
"Certification is a mandatory requirement for doing business with the majority of automotive manufacturers," said Terry Pence, senior manager, high-reliability product marketing, for Actel. "This important ISO certification ensures that our quality management system follows best practices for the automotive industry and provides a process for continual improvement. By satisfying the automotive industry's stringent requirements, we ensure that our products are well-suited for the extreme conditions presented by under-the-hood, safety and body electronics applications."
Actel FPGAs: Designed for Reliability
Actel's flash-based FPGA devices offer the industry's lowest power and critical firm error immunity levels not achieved by SRAM-based solutions. This allows a wide variety of transportation vehicles — from standard automobiles to trucks and locomotives — to leverage the flexibility, performance and overall lower program costs of using FPGAs in high-reliability applications. To date, more than 70 percent of the company's automotive-grade, flash-based devices are used in "under-the-hood" applications such as powertrain, safety and transmission control modules.
Last year, Actel announced that the ProASIC3 family was the first to achieve AEC-Q100 Grade 1 and Grade 2 qualification, making them the first FPGAs to achieve this quality level. Qualification verifies that ProASIC3 devices can operate in extended junction temperature ranges (-40 to +135 degrees C). Ultra low static power of 40 mA at 135 degrees C enables the devices to endure extreme temperatures for longer periods of time without thermal reliability or runaway concerns.
The ProASIC3 family also uniquely features on-chip flash memory for FPGA switch control, making them immune to neutron-induced firm errors which can cause configuration upsets — a mandatory requirement in an industry driving toward zero defects. Actel's automotive-grade products therefore provide the first viable alternative to complex and costly application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology in under-the-hood applications.
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Attacking power consumption from both the chip and the system levels, Actel Corporation's innovative FPGAs and programmable system chip solutions enable power-efficient design. The company is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol ACTL and is headquartered at 2061 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, Calif., 94043-4655.
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'Training on area specific trades, 80% job security for trainees'
Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Dr. Najma Heptulla Wednesday inaugurated the establishment of first Skill Development centre at University of Kashmir, Shah-I-Hamdan Memorial Trust Pampore and Comtech IT Educational Trust Srinagar for providing local market determinant skill training to BPL Muslim girls and other minority community.
The Skill Development centre are being established under the Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills (MANAS) which was launched on a pilot basis on the 125th birth anniversary of first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on November 11, 2015 in New Delhi for imparting training to minority youths in light of Skill India Mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
J&K is the third state in India after Bihar and Mumbai where Skill Development centres under MANAS have been established by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Speaking on the occasion, Heptullah said the role of skilling will be to fuel economic development and ensure inclusive growth of the minority students especially girls. She said the establishment of MANAS is in line with transformational vision of the Prime Minister and will further the cause of skilled India.
She said the Skill Development centres will be imparting area specific training and the scheme will ensure employment of all trainees. For J&K, the minister said, the training will be imparted in specific fields like Saffron processing, traditional embroidery, food processing, tourism, handicrafts, information technology, electronic hardware, plumbing and other related fields.
Elaborating the scope of Skill Development centres, D.S.Bhist, Joint Secretary in Ministry of Minority Affairs and chairman of MANAS said the latest state of art training equipment and trainers will be used at the Skill Development Centre for providing top quality training to poor Muslim girls and other minority communities. "80 per cent or more of the trainee will be provided wage employment and self employment by MANAS," he said.
He said this is a unique initiative where Skill Development Centre is being opened at madrasas and other educational institutions like University of Kashmir to provide door step access to poor girls from minority community to empower the economically.
He said MANAS will seek help of Government of Jammu and Kashmir and University of Kashmir for monitoring and supervision of the training. Government of Jammu and Kashmir will provide the list of BPL candidates living near the newly established centres for Skill Development established by MANAS.
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In today's information age, the time frame for an insurance company to benefit from any competitive advantage is shrinking rapidly, which means the speed at which a carrier can shift gears and seize emerging opportunities will likely separate market leaders from laggards.
In such a volatile environment, nimble needs to be the new normal for multiline property-casualty insurers.
Ramp up or scale back
"Nimble" in this context refers to the ability of carriers to rapidly ramp up or scale back the focus and capital allocated among lines of business to benefit from potential profitability variations. However, while the case for becoming more nimble may be compelling, accomplishing such a transformation will likely be easier said than done, given that most companies are set in their ways when it comes to organizational structure and standard operating procedures.
Insurers are often siloed by product, leveraging the same brand but managed almost as independent entities. This may lead to tunnel vision, which can inhibit a broader strategic view.
Under these circumstances, how can insurers adapt their business models to better anticipate movements in the market — positive or negative? How might they transform their decision-making processes to respond more proactively to new opportunities and threats?
How can they revise the way they leverage internal personnel and external distributors to be in position to change targets more quickly as business conditions develop? Ultimately, how might insurers improve their return on capital?
Revealing research
Intrigued by this challenge, the Deloitte Center for Financial Services started researching factors that may be keeping carriers from becoming more nimble, as well as whether such operating flexibility actually makes a difference in performance. What we found was quite revealing.
For one, using a portfolio simulation approach, we confirmed that if multiline insurers can fine-tune their portfolio mix to scale down in underperforming lines and ramp up to capitalize on those that appear poised to outperform, they should be able to achieve an improved return with lower overall risk. Second, as we interviewed in-house and external subject matter specialists, it became clear that while carriers in general acknowledge the opportunity to achieve higher returns by responding swiftly to market shifts, few have the end-to-end capabilities to do so systematically and effectively.
Siloed ops may be hindering collaboration
As we dug deeper into the factors inhibiting flexibility, we realized that the traditional, decentralized operating model for most standard market, multiline insurers could be one of the roots of the problem, since such siloed operations may be hindering cross-divisional collaboration and speed to market.
Internal resources, such as capital and personnel, once committed could be difficult to withdraw or repurpose quickly, particularly for underwriters or claims staff specializing in a certain line of business. As a result, insurers often lack the structural flexibility to adapt quickly as market conditions change.
However, since the decentralized model has its advantages — such as faster decision-making and greater specialization — the solution to becoming more nimble across a multiline company lies not necessarily in dismantling the entire organization, but in building bridges among silos to infuse greater flexibility. This calls for a more nimble, portfolio-management approach to business strategy, distribution, human capital, processes, and capital allocation.
Technology can be a key enabler of nimbleness. (Photo: iStock)
So, how might insurers become more nimble?
As insurance value chains rapidly digitize and advanced analytics becomes pervasive throughout an insurance organization, technology can be a key enabler of nimbleness. New tools that allow systematic two-way information sharing with sales channels could help develop the capability of carriers to more effectively sense market moves by integrating first-hand intelligence from the front lines (their distribution force) with more scientific and comprehensive market research capabilities.
Predictive models that leverage emerging big data sources, while at the same time applying concepts of modern portfolio theory, could empower insurers to make faster and improved capital and personnel allocation decisions.
However, achieving greater flexibility will likely require more than just technology or analytical upgrades. To become a nimble insurer, companies may also need to revamp their governance architecture, including a rethinking of talent management to encourage cross-training of personnel.
Informed, prepared, and incentivized
In addition, even as insurers change product strategies and flex targets, they need to make sure their agents and brokers — as well as their internal people — are fully informed, prepared, and incentivized to implement shifts in the company's product or market focus.
In our recently published research report, "The Nimble Insurer" (co-authored with David Montgomery, a managing director with Deloitte Services LP), we posit a new strategic framework featuring five key elements that can infuse greater flexibility and agility into insurer operating models (see Figure 1 below).
It all starts with flexibility governance, which orchestrates the other four elements — market sensing, product portfolio analysis, distribution flexibility, and core operations flexibility. Incorporating these elements into organization-wide standard operating procedures should help insurance executives respond more quickly and decisively when faced with two fundamental strategic questions: "Where to play?" and "How to win?"
- "Where to play?" is about bolstering an insurer's forecasting capability so they can determine with sufficient certainty (and before their competitors come to the same conclusions) which lines of business are likely to outperform or contract, assess potential market opportunities against their own capabilities, and develop resource allocation plans accordingly.
- "How to win?" is about developing and implementing nimble capabilities in distribution and other core functions, which can help the carrier reap maximum benefits from the organizational transformation.
Figure 1: Five elements of a nimble insurer's flexibility framework
The objective is to effect a series of adjustments in day-to-day operations and create a competitive advantage that could be sustained over time. Carriers can make the transition in a phased manner, test driving the nimble concept with a pilot focused on segments or lines that are more viable for capital adjustments and personnel transfers.
However, while becoming a full-fledged nimble insurer could turn out to be a multi-year journey, those that begin the transformation early on may beat competitors to the punch as new opportunities arise and formerly hot markets begin to fade.
(For a deeper discussion of "The Nimble Insurer" concept, download the full report.)
Sam J. Friedman (email@example.com) is insurance research leader with Deloitte's Center for Financial Services in New York. Follow Sam on Twitter at @SamOnInsurance, as well as on LinkedIn.
Nikhil Gokhale is an insurance research manager at the Deloitte Center for Financial Services in Mumbai, India. Connect with Nikhil on LinkedIn. Opinions expressed are the authors' own.