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2014 Ford F-150 Tremor: First EcoBoost Sport Truck Revealed
Ford Motor Co. announced its first-ever EcoBoost-powered F-150 sport truck for 2014 called Tremor.
The F-150 Tremor combines Ford's FX appearance package, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, 4.10 rear locking differential and a number of premium features with the body of a short wheelbase, regular cab truck. Both 4×2 and 4×4 models will be available.
An electronic locking rear differential that's standard for both two- and four-wheel-drive versions helps deliver the power to the pavement by improving traction during takeoff.
The F-150's 3.5-liter V6 is unchanged from other versions of the truck, meaning it cranks out 365 horsepower at 5,00 rpm and a solid 420 lb-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm.
Ford says the Tremor's fuel economy will be the same as the standard F-150's 16/22 mpg on regular fuel (for 4×2 models).
"The new Tremor gives F-150 customers yet another option to drive a highly capable, distinctive performance truck with features typically found only in the aftermarket," said Brian Bell, F-150 product marketing manager, in a statement. "Plus, the Built Ford Tough EcoBoost engine is available for the first time in a short-wheelbase F-150."
The Tremor's FX Appearance Package features flat-black accents that include 20-inch flat-black wheels, stylized body side graphics and black badges with red lettering.
Ford says Tremor is the only regular-cab F-150 offering a flow-through center console and bucket seats. The Interior includes black leather seating with red piping, brushed-metal accents and a red-stitched steering wheel. Alcantara seat inserts add texture and style as well.
The F-150 Tremor will also include the MyFord Touch with SYNC connectivity system. Designers have optimized the physical interface for MyFord Touch to accommodate truck users who may be wearing work gloves by providing easy access to climate controls and audio presets on the center stack.
Ford has not release pricing for the new truck, but Automobile Mag reports, "We wouldn't be surprised if it comes in just below a 2013 FX2 Supercab with the EcoBoost engine, which starts at $38,005. Expect finalized figures to emerge shortly, as Ford says the 2014 F-150 Tremor should be on sale by this fall."
Ford says Tremor will be priced less than the $45,000 Raptor.
It will be built in Dearborn and Kansas City.
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What's The Next Move For Huawei?
Huawei assures users that they will still be receiving security updates and after-sales services amidst the Google/Android ban. Sources also revealed that company is poised to launch its own OS, Hongmeng, anytime soon. Click To Tweet
Following the decision of Google and Android to ban Huawei from contracting their services in conjunction of the government-led war against the Chinese tech giant and the executive order released by President Donald Trump, Huawei crumbles to assure users that current owners of both Huawei and Honor phones will still be receiving security updates and after-sales services.
In a short, unsubstantiated statement, Huawei highlight's the company's contribution to the growth of Android globally as Android phones from the company has seen unprecedented growth while other smartphone vendors are shrinking or stagnant. While the company promises the continuance of the services provided by Android to their smartphone users, and the promise extends to those units that were already shipped and in stock in stores globally, no additional guarantees were made beyond that.
"Huawei has made substantial contributions to the development and growth of Android around the world. As one of Android's key global partners, we have worked closely with their open-source platform to develop an ecosystem that has benefitted both users and the industry," said a statement from Huawei.
"Huawei will continue to provide security updates and after-sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor smartphone and tablet products, covering those that have been sold and that are still in stock globally […] We will continue to build a safe and sustainable software ecosystem, in order to provide the best experience for all users globally," they added.
The revocation of Huawei's license follows after the heightened crackdown by the U.S. government on Chinese companies. Previously, the Trump administration has been lobbying to its allies to ban Huawei's 5G technology citing that the Chinese government can use the company for espionage and economic sabotage.
The latest blow against Huawei is the decision of Google to revoke the Android license of Huawei, forcing the company to use only the open source version of the operating system. A Google spokesperson confirmed that "Google Play and the security protections from Google Play Protect will continue to function on existing Huawei devices."
Because of the ban, Huawei is now restricted from using the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), cutting the company off from critical Google apps and services that consumers outside of China expect on Android devices.
While existing phones from Huawei would probably be not affected by the decision, the future of updates and for those phones as well as any new phones Huawei would produce remains in question. But it seems like Huawei has prepared for the day that this would happen and already has a plan B in mind.
Earlier today, the China-based company released its very own operating system, Hongmeng. A source has confirmed that Huawei is set to officially launch Hongmeng, as the company has been working on it since 2012. The company has been testing the new OS on selected devices under closer door and closed environment. The source also said that the testing was accelerated for the new operating system to be ready for situations just like this.
Nonetheless, it is still unclear whether Hongmeng will be the official name of the OS from Huawei. Experts note that even if Huawei can successfully launch its operating system, the company will still be faced with the challenge of establishing an app ecosystem. It would take Huawei a lot of time to build apps that are compatible with the new operating system.
Huawei accounted for 19% of the worldwide smartphone market and became the second largest smartphone manufacturer, overtaking Apple, in Q1 2019.
The blunder faced by Huawei following the Google ban has caused severe market instability not only for Huawei but for the volatile US tech markets as stocks drop following the shocking decision. Huawei is dragging the entire tech industry with it as market uncertainty brought upon by the apparent tech trade wars. As Huawei's future remains at the limbo, it brings with it the rest of the tech world.
"If this remains enforced, it's going to create some opportunity, but companies are working with their compliance departments to get out of the way of this Huawei situation," said Quincy Krosby, chief market strategist at Prudential Financial. That's difficult because "Huawei has its tentacles in so many parts of the technology sector. That's why this is not a one-day event."
Nissan-Renault's Ghosn: From Hero To Zero
The once-famed Nissan leader has fallen with allegations relating to financial misconduct and dragging the company along with him. Click To Tweet
In a time when Nissan was on the brink of declaring bankruptcy, Carlos Ghosn stepped in not only to save the company but help it to rise back as one of the world's top car manufacturers. Today, Nissan is facing a similar financial crisis, but this time around, the Japanese carmaker had Ghosn removed from the company.
Through Ghosn's efforts of restructuring and eventually, reintroducing innovations to Nissan, the company rose significantly within the last two decades under Ghosn's lead. He also made the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi agreement possible that made them one of the leading car companies in the world.
The company had a good track record. But, CNN reported last Tuesday, May 14, that Nissan posted a significant drop in profits where operating profits plunged to 45% at 318 billion yen ($2.9 billion) in the fiscal year that ended in March and revenue fell 3% to about 11.6 trillion yen ($105 billion), while vehicle sales were down 4.4% to 5.5 million.
This is "rock bottom," Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa said during the earnings presentation.
Moreover, analysts also expect Nissan to plunge at decade-low numbers in the coming year. Nissan forecasts operating profit for the fiscal year to March 2020 would fall to 230 billion ($2.1 billion). Also, Nissan shares closed down at 3% in Tokyo.
On Friday, May 17, the Japanese carmaker proposed plans to make changes within its executive board as a reaction to Ghosn's fallout from the company.
The firm told shareholders that they would start implementing a new board structure composed of 11 members, which 6 of whom would be external.
"With the lessons from the recent executive misconduct still fresh, Nissan resolves to rigorously pursue the separation of supervisory and executive functions," said the firm.
Thierry Bollore, Renault's chief executive and chairman Jean-Dominique Senard will both be included in the proposed board.
Nissan conceded to allowing Senard into the board though Bollore's urges. The Japanese firm isn't too happy about Senard siding with Ghosn during his arrest.
On the other hand, Nissan's current CEO Hiroto Saikawa has also been reported to be pressured from vacating his position in the company for doubts that he is capable of turning things around for the company and his close relations with Ghosn.
Saikawa responded that he wishes to stay on the company until he sees it return to profitability and will consider the idea of stepping down "at the appropriate time."
Additionally, Saikawa told reporters that Renault chairman Senard "has one idea in mind, which is integration or merger." He also added that "what we've told Mr. Senard is this is not the right timing to discuss this matter."
Regarding the topic of a possible merger between Renault and Nissan, the Japanese company seems to be against the idea since Nissan brings in a lot more profitable compared to the two. But, ironically, Renault holds more stake in the company.
Obviously, the Japanese brand has been struggling to manage internal structures with Ghosn leaving its ranks for multiple cases alleging financial misconduct.
Allegedly, Ghosn is accused of abusing and taking advantage of his power and position in the company to meet personal gains. Specifically, Ghosn allegedly used a Nissan subsidiary to send millions of dollars of payments to a business partner of the company abroad, which then sent money to a third company that he controlled. The actions were taken for the purpose of obtaining a "personal profit," The New York Times reports.
Prosecutors accused Ghosn of using the method on three occasions from December 2015 to July 2018, resulting in a total of $5 million in losses to Nissan.
As of date, Ghosn has been arrested on four separate occasions including the first arrest in November on charges of underreporting his compensation. The second when he was rearrested on related charges and then a third time on suspicion that he had shifted his personal financial losses onto Nissan's books.
However, Ghosn and his team of lawyers have consistently denied all allegations about him. In a video Ghosn posted before his fourth arrest, he told that the allegations made against him "is about a plot, this is about conspiracy, this is about backstabbing."
Meanwhile, the French carmaker, Renault also made new allegations against Ghosn, claiming that there were "questionable and concealed practices" regarding the expenses made under Ghosn. Moreover, Renault also announced Ghosn's resignation from its board.
Facebook Opens A Swiss Company To Develop Own Virtual Currency, Report Suggests
Facebook may have its own currency soon but no confirmation has been made yet. Reports revealed that Facebook opened a Swiss company to focus on developing its own cryptocurrency. Click To Tweet
There is no denying that cryptocurrency is slowly becoming the most used currency in the world. The future is bright for virtual money as people started to become a lot more dependent on the internet on almost all aspects of their daily lives. And when a technology thrives, Facebook does not falter to offer the same thing. Reports suggest that Facebook has set up a company overseas to develop its virtual currency that users can send to their friends and contacts.
The social networking giant reportedly opened up a company in Switzerland to focus on payment and blockchain technology, similar to the technology that powers bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies.
According to a Swiss publication, Handelszeitung, the Facebook cryptocurrency would be tied to the US dollar and therefore will remain stable unlike bitcoin, which started crashing since 2017.
The report also revealed that Facebook has already set up a company called Libra Networks in Geneva several weeks ago. They noted that Libra is the tech giant's internal project name for Facebook money.
Owned by Facebook Global Holding II in Ireland, the Swiss company will focus on developing the software and hardware for crypto-related functions like payments, blockchain, analytics, big data, and identity management.
Facebook is hesitant to comment regarding their plans for the digital currency and did not confirm nor denied the reports of its existence. Nonetheless, the news is consistent with an earlier report that Facebook created a team of 50 individuals to develop their cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to be used across the network and on its WhatsApp messaging services.
That design would be geared toward avoiding a speculative frenzy like the one that caused the value of the primary cryptocurrency, bitcoin, to soar and then crash. While Facebook also did not confirm anything related to the leaked project at the time, the California-based company confirmed that they are interested in blockchain technology.
"Like many other companies, Facebook is exploring ways to leverage the power of blockchain technology," the company said in a statement. "This new small team is exploring many different applications."
Blockchain technology serves as the virtual ledger for every transaction using a cryptocurrency like bitcoin, and it builds up a set of data blocks recording transactions and who made them.
Meanwhile, existing crypto companies still face a huge problem in the banking system, and Facebook may face a similar obstacle in case the reports on its own crypto money turns out to be true. Earlier reports suggest that crypto companies around the world are having trouble in opening bank accounts for their operations.
The report followed the complaint filed by Sam Bankman-Fried, Chief Executive Officer of the quantitative crypto company, Alameda Research that "the standard answer of 'just go to your local Chase branch' doesn't work in crypto." Bankman-Fried also added that it is not illegal for banks to serve crypto businesses, but "it's a massive compliance headache that they don't want to put the resources in to solve.''
The report pointed out that while larger banks avoid getting into a transaction with crypto and blockchain corporations, smaller banks are getting hold of the unserved market.
Silver Bank in San Diego said in its November 2018 filing for an initial offering that cryptocurrencies companies have a total of $40 billion to deposit and larger banks are letting go of it.
Blockchain investment, trading, and advisory firm NKB group have also struggled with establishing banking relationships with a lot of major banks. According to NKB Group's head of Brokerage Ben Sebley, "denying basic banking is madness, impedes sector growth and forces companies to get creative to solve the problem […] The banks are being overly prudent."
The facilitation of cryptocurrency in banking has been an ongoing debate after major banking giants like JPM, and other American banks have banned the purchase of cryptocurrency using their debit and credit cards. However, supporters have argued that this ban is a step back for the banking industry.
"If they are policing digital currency transactions by de-risking the activity on the basis of protecting customers from market changes, they are going to be on the hook for market changes where their financial products are used where they did not intervene and de-risk to protect consumers," said attorney Christine Duhaime, founder of the Digital Finance Institute.
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Pat's Story
Pat Shanks is one half of "The Coolest Couple". Through his passion for inspiring and educating others, Pat has dedicated himself to providing the tools, knowledge and community to help others gain business success.
Here is My Story…
It's interesting… as I start to write this story I start to cry like a baby…
Why you might ask?
Well, for me writing (spelling, grammar – the whole 9 yards) has always been my biggest challenge. It's not that I can't write, it's just that the words don't come out as easy or smooth as they should, if they ever come out at all. And if they do come out, quite often they don't make any sense to me or anyone else.
(Yes, some nice soul has edited this story so that you can read it and make sense of it. These are my words and thoughts, but somebody else's grammar and spelling corrections. Thank you Lorna xoxo)
I actually get scared to write because I have no idea what's going to come out… or how to express myself with words. It's very hard, yes I would even say painful, for me to express myself. It can sometimes take me hours to write just one page. Yeah, it can be that bad.
Heck, sometimes I write something, go back later, and the words are completely different than what I thought I wrote. I didn't write those words… nobody in their right mind would write those words. That's why I always feel dependent on someone else when it comes to writing anything… even a simple Facebook post.
So, who the heck created all these stupid grammar rules? They make no sense to me. And when it comes to spelling… let's just say that sometimes the dictionary and I can be friends, and yet at times we are the worst of enemies.
I was never diagnosed with any disorder, ADD, or ADHD or even Dyslexia… but there is some kind of disconnect between me and writing. Maybe they just haven't come up with a name for it yet. You see I'm special 🙂
I thank the universe that I can read; because I do read a lot. So I'm OK getting information in, the challenge for me is getting the damn information out.
I don't write this for pity… I am able to speak well enough. The tough thing is getting my words out in writing… something that is so important to our online business.
Despite my challenge, I know I belong here on this planet earth. I do deserve to be here. I have kindness and beauty within me.
So here is The Rest of The Story…
The Day the World Stopped for Me
It was early in grade two and they posted our spelling test results on the wall at school. There was mine, "Patrick Shanks"… and I had more red on my paper than anybody else in the class. I was so proud of myself! And there it was… my mark… 2 out of 50. Yeah, I got 2 right. That must mean I'm really smart because that was a really tough test.
Let just say that kids always look for weaknesses in others kids that they can exploit and make fun of. They had found my weakness. Grade school was going to be very interesting.
I remember going to lots of speech therapy, with doctors trying to discover why I was the way I was. I thought I was OK, everybody else thought differently.
My mother, god bless her heart, is very good at English and spelling and helped me out so much. I still love her so much to this day. Unfortunately, I was more like my father when it came to spelling.
Pat's Life Lesson – Having a whole bunch of Red is not always a good thing.
Note: Over the next 10 years my mark in English was always around 50% (if a teacher really liked me I got 55%). I did forget to mention that I had already
failedrepeated grade one so I was already behind. It was an interesting time because I could read (I loved to read) and I could understand everything that was said to me, but for some reason I just couldn't get it out of me on to paper.
The Day the World Started Moving for Me Again.
When I started high school one of the options I decided to take was Computer Science. That was one of my best decisions ever! It came so naturally for me, I understood machine language (Assembler, Zip, and Basic) a lot more than human language. Other kids were actually asking me for help with their homework and projects. I really caught onto this class and got 100% on all my tests and projects.
Needless to say, I was so looking forward to seeing that 100% on my year-end report card. So what did I see? English 50% (I always seemed to get 50% in English), Math 73%, Science 78%, Physical Education 75%, Data Processing 99%…
What?? I was perfect… every test, every project… perfect. Why did I get only (yeah, only) 99%?
Pat's Life Lesson – Just because you think you are perfect, not everybody is going to see it that way.
Let's Not Get That World Moving Too Quickly
Ok… high school is finished; it's time to get some real education. I applied to the University of Waterloo (UOW) because they had a great Computer Science Department and one of the best computer(s) in the country. They asked for my marks and all the other standard stuff… hmmm, they say I need to take an English entrance exam? Ok fine. I took the exam, which was quickly followed by the standard response letter… "We are sorry to inform you that you have not been accepted to the UOW." So now what do I do?
Pat's Life Lesson – And you wonder why universities are still stuck in the old way of learning and teaching? They don't like to bring in the really smart people 🙄 .
If at First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again
Since the university didn't want me, I was going to have to try a different avenue to learn more about these computer things. I had seen commercials on TV about getting an education at Control Data Institute. It sounded good to me… so I booked an appointment and walked out an hour later registered in their program, with a student loan for $5000.00. I was excited… and drove home to tell my parents. Guess what they said? "You did what?" "That's a lot of money." "You should go back and cancel it right now." In spite of it all, I started the following Monday and graduated a few months later with a 96.8% average. I got my first job about 1 week after graduating… and the sweet part… I found out I was getting paid more than my classmates. Yay me 😆 !
Pat's Life Lesson – Even though your parents love you, sometimes you just need to do stuff on your own… even if it is as scary as hell!
The Business Must Go On
3 months into my second programming job, the company I was with had a big meeting. They were laying off over 80% of their staff, and I was one of them. I'll never forget these words, "The business must go on; it must survive". As I was thinking more about my needs back then, I was saying to myself "What about me? Don't I need to survive? Don't I need to go on?" I learned that business can be very cold. There were older people who were crying, and looking into their eyes I could see concern for their future and their families. It wasn't a really fun time in my life.
Pat's Life Lesson – A business isn't just a business, it has a life too.
Go West Young Man
So here I was looking for a job at 23 years old, in the early 80's in Ontario, which was suffering from a very slow economy. I don't quite remember how, but this placement agency contacted me to say that they were looking for my programming skills out west in Edmonton, Alberta. And presto! One week later I was moving out west.
Start of a New Life
It's March 1980 and I'm now living in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. I left all my friends, family and everything I'd known behind. All I seemed to do was work, work and work some more. They lied… this was no small programming project. The good thing… it taught me that I really wanted to work for myself some day.
Pat's Life Lesson – Projects always take longer than anybody expects!
The Best "Pickup Line" Ever 😮
I was always into sports… so I decided to take up the game of rugby. Just before a weekend tournament in August of 1981, I was walking across the parking lot towards the clubhouse when I saw a few girls hanging around. So I used the first pickup line that came to my mind … you ready for it… "Is this a private party or are you just standing here looking stupid?" This caused a lot of dirty looks from all the girls, but I did notice this one girl who really stood out. After the tournament… ok after *ALL* rugby games… it's time for a beer or two. During this "after party", I saw the girl I had noticed in the parking lot and went over to ask what her name was. It was Lorna, and she was a very pretty sight after being in scrums all afternoon. We chatted or bumped into each other quite often over the next few hours before I finally got up the nerve to ask her for her phone number.
The rest, as they say, is history… we moved in together within 30 days and were married on July 9, 1982… less than one year after we met.
Lorna has helped to make me a better person in more ways that you can imagine.
Pat's Life Lesson – It's not what you say to people that matters, it's how you make them feel.
We enjoyed life and being with each other for the first 7 years of our marriage. Then one day we decided we should start a family, and along came our 3 wonderful kids; Brendan (Jan. 22, 1990), Raymond (Feb. 24, 1992) and Danielle (Mar. 28, 1994).
One thing we noticed… with all the activities that go along with having kids, we were very busy. Yet they were all amazing life experiences, and we wouldn't change a single thing.
We were also extremely fortunate in that one of us was usually able to work at home to be with the kids. Mostly it was me because I found programming contracts I could do at home. This was very important to me as both of my parents worked outside of the home while I grew up; and I really believe that children should have their parents around during their childhood.
Pat's Life Lesson – Watching a new life being born is one of the most wonderful life experiences. (I'm sure glad I'm a male… I know I wouldn't have been tough enough to have given birth to a baby… thank you ladies/Lorna!)
Growing Together
We've been together for 30 years, and married for 29, and one thing that that has made our relationship so solid is that we do almost everything together. All the personal development courses we did, we did together. This allows us to discuss and use the material in our daily lives. We get to reminder each other (Lorna has a better memory and reminds me more often) on what we learned, and how we could be using it at this point in time. Yet we both know that we must take what we've learned and make it our own.
Even though Lorna is my wife, I always introduce her as "Lorna". I feel that saying "This is my wife" shows ownership, and I don't own her. I've been blessed that she has chosen to stay with me. She is like an angel from heaven guiding me and our children on this earth. If we had more Lorna's (personality, goodness, etc.) this earth would be a better place.
Pat's Life Lesson –Marriage is an agreement to disagree and everyday you work on the small agreements.
Mike Klingler & Marketing Funnel Mastery
We first found out about Mike Klingler on "The Climate of Hype" webinar he did in October of 2010. In the webinar he taught us about the sustainability of business. The way he taught the principals of marketing and the importance of having a funnel, really resonated with both of us. We talked about taking the MFM course for a couple of months and then purchased it at the beginning of December.
Christmas – December 25, 2010…
I had talked to my Dad on the afternoon of Christmas Eve… and then at 1:00 am Christmas morning my sister from Toronto called me to tell me that Dad had passed away. I said, "What? I just talked to him a few hours ago. What happened?" That day hit me like a ton of bricks. It was Christmas Day… this doesn't happen on Christmas. I was in shock! Enter Coaching Cognition…
Pat's Life Lesson – Hug or call your family now. Life is so precious, and you just never know when they will not be around.
Coaching Cognition
Because of my father's death I was in a different place, and felt that Coaching Cognition would be a place to learn something new about myself. At first I just listened to the classes and didn't really get involved. Maybe I was a little shy, or maybe I was scared to open my mouth and make a fool of myself. So I just listened, and boy was that hard for me! I was learning and practicing my "Active Listening" skills.
As I listened to Barb's (Barbara Silva) voice I found there was something special there. She shared about her mother's death which happened in 2010 and about the different stages of mourning that we go through. I thought to myself, maybe I'm going through this and don't even know about it. As I started to listen to others and get a feeling of this being a "safe place", I opened up more and became more involved with the class and classmates.
I enjoy the process of coaching other people; yet I still don't enjoy the process of being coached.
On coaching…
I learned a long time ago that you can't tell people things (you can, but most people won't listen or take ownership of it) it's always more powerful to ask questions.
On being coached…
Maybe it's a trust factor or not having much success with coaches in the past that I just don't resonate with being coached. Or perhaps it is the fact that through my relationship with Lorna we already have great conversations and coaching sessions together, and I don't feel the need for more.
Pat's Life Lesson – 1) I've had people in my life that called themselves coaches. After taking the Coaching Cognition program my mind has opened up to what coaching is really about. I cannot stress how much you'll change as a person by taking this course. This is the way that all coaching should be done.
2) I still don't like the word "Life Coach". This is something I will never use in my business. What I have found that resonates with me is "Awareness Coach".
The Coolest Couple
So why "The Coolest Couple"?
Well it was because of a few things:
- We seem to do everything together. People would always say to us, "You guys are so cool" or "You guys are such a cool couple".
- We both loved "The Fonz" and how he always remained Cool under pressure.
- It can get really cold where we live… in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (-20C/-4F).
- There was an SEO competition for "Coolest Guy on the Planet" so we thought we would go after "Coolest Couple on the Planet", If you search Google we should still come up #1. Eventually we just shortened it to "The Coolest Couple".
So it was a bunch of stuff that led to the creation of "The Coolest Couple", but our message has always been the same "Connecting COOL People, Tools, Tips, and Knowledge that you can use everyday". We spend a lot of time connecting with others; whether it's at events, in online communities, or in Facebook and Skype conversations, to really understand that person as a person. The greatest gift you can give to another human being is to really believe in them as a person. We know that one conversation, one interaction, or one nice comment can make a huge difference for another human being.
We originally started The Coolest Couple to help people with the technology side of the business. But as we got deeper into it, we found that people need both sides of the equation… the technology and the mindset. Without both, people get lost or discouraged.
We are all spiritual beings living in a physical world or having a human experience. Our physical world is our planet, our plane of existence… using time, space and gravity as our playground. Most of you have probably heard of Mind, Body & Spirit. Well in this reality our minds and bodies are intertwined together in a bit of Yin and Yang. Our minds relate to the non-physical world and our bodies to the physical world, and you need both for your existence here.
Because they are so woven together, you must master both to create anything of value in this world.
Don't believe me? Think of anything you would like… keep thinking about it… keep thinking… did you get it yet? I'm guessing you haven't. You had this thought (in your mind somewhere) that you want this thing, but until you physically do something about it you're not going to get it.
And the reverse is also true. Still don't believe me? Find a pen quickly and write something… anything… without thinking what to write. Heck, you could even just scribble something down and it would work. Have you done that yet? So what did you get out of that? What was your goal? What was your plan? Doing something without knowing what you want the outcome to be, is a total waste of time.
We are helping people intentionally create their life, inside and out. Or said another way, to bridge the gap between the non-physical world – The Mind (thoughts, believes, values, attitudes, language, memories, meta-programs and strategies) and the physical world – The Body (Actions, Blueprints, Goals, and Plans).
We know this information is sorely needed in organizations, and especially schools, because we were not taught how to process information, focus on outcomes, or what actions we need to take to make them happen.
Everything starts with a thought. Don't believe me? Then stop thinking. How's that working for you? So our thoughts create some kind of feeling, which moves us to some kind of action, and we get some result. We call that TFAR (Tee-Far) Thoughts->Feelings->Actions-> Results.
So by organizing your internal (non-physical) thoughts and external (physical) stuff, you create the bridge or connection you need to live a life of purpose and direction.
Pat's Life Lesson – The greatest gift is being able to help another human being. We truly believe that "Everybody is Cool, and Cool is Everybody". You never know how much you can impact another life. We hope that we can positively impact another life for good.
Lorna & Figures Competitions
The other interesting development is that Lorna (can I say she's fifty?) has got into doing Figures competitions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitness_and_figure_competition). She did her first competition in October of 2010 and has gotten hooked on the sport. You might be wondering why this matters in My Story. Support is the key in everything… and because she needs to change her food intake for the competition, I join her in this endeavour. And I also put on her tanning paste, take a whole bunch of pictures and video, and cheer her on!
Pat's Life Lesson – Having a very hot sexy mama sure feels good 🙂
Not the End of This Story
This is not the end of the story, not at all. It's really only the beginning of bigger and better stuff yet to come. We might not be the fastest in getting stuff out, but we keep going one step at a time.
We really believe that everyone has a Passion, a Gift or an Area of Expertise that they can share with the world. The only thing stopping most people is either lack of direction, something really small or leadership.
Despite my challenges with written communication, I know I can make a difference in one person's life… and then that person can make a difference in another person's life, and so on… creating what is called the Butterfly Effect. I find that very powerful and inspiring.
Every time you connect with another person you are either effecting or infecting that person. I/we choose to effect people to make spectacular COOL choices.
Pat's Life Lesson – "It's ain't over till it's over" ~ Yogi Berra
I know that I have the best soul-mate in the whole wide universe, and together we are going to be changing lives for the better!!!
~ Pat Shanks
PS Note: I know that I am Imperfectly Perfect! I may not be the faster to get something out but "Sloppy Success is Better than Perfect Mediocrity". See you around the largest social media site ever…. The Internet!!!
Pat, along with his wife Lorna, is the co-founder of TheCoolestCouple.com, an online training and education company designed to connect entrepreneurs, and small business owners with the knowledge, tools and people to gain online business success.
Pat's added inspiration of being a part of TheCoolestCouple.com is that he gets to continually discover new tips, tricks and tools and meet some very fascinating people in the quest for delivering the best available information to his clients.
Pat and Lorna live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with their three children Brendan, Raymond and Danielle.

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A Feb. 24 article on Republican efforts to block a proposed repeal of the 2002 Iraq war resolution incorrectly referred to David H. Petraeus's rank as lieutenant general. Petraeus was promoted to general concurrent with his assignment to command all U.S. troops in Iraq.
McConnell Threatens to Block Bid to Repeal War Resolution
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warned yesterday that a new Democratic effort to repeal the 2002 Iraq war resolution would meet the same fate as two previous efforts to limit President Bush's authority: blocked by procedural obstacles, unless Democrats relent to GOP terms.
Speaking to reporters by conference call from his Louisville home, McConnell compared the latest Democratic move to "trying to unring a bell." He warned that Lt. Gen. David H. Petraeus, the U.S. military commander in Iraq, would "have to surround himself with lawyers" to comply with the new resolution that senior Democrats are drafting.
McConnell predicted he could muster Republican support to block the measure, unless Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) allows a vote on a nonbinding GOP measure to guarantee troop funding.
A showdown over both measures could come as early as next week. Reid has signaled that Iraq-related amendments may be offered to an upcoming homeland security bill. "It's a bit of a cat-and-mouse game," a senior Democratic Senate aide said.
Democratic leaders will present the repeal plan to their colleagues next week. The measure would replace the broad authority that Congress granted Bush in October 2002 with a narrower mandate establishing a March 31, 2008, goal for withdrawing combat troops. It also would restrict longer-term engagement in Iraq to a handful of high-priority realms, including counterterrorism, training for Iraqi troops and border security.
The Bush administration weighed in on the plan yesterday afternoon. "It's simply not necessary," said deputy press secretary Tony Fratto.
The 2002 resolution authorizes Bush to use military force "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate in order to defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq" and "enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq."
Democratic architects of the new initiative, including Reid, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Del.) and Armed Services Chairman Carl M. Levin (Mich.), have argued that the 2002 authorization is no longer valid, because the intent was to destroy weapons of mass destruction -- which were never found -- and if necessary to depose Saddam Hussein, who has since been captured, tried and executed.
The second part of the authorization, Fratto said, "is still important and envisioned the changing nature there." Even Bush has acknowledged the shift, he said: "The president said this isn't the fight we entered in Iraq but it's the fight we're in."
Fratto said the United States went in as a multinational force under United Nations authorization to take military action against Iraq and was there as an occupying force. "And now we're there at the invitation of the sovereign elected government of Iraq, he said, adding that "U.N. Security Council resolutions that came subsequent to the war authorization, you know, envisioned those kinds of changes."
Biden responded in a CNN interview that while the Constitution allows Bush to conduct war, it does so "only if the Congress gave him the authority in the first place."
"We are repealing the initial authority," Biden said. "And by the way, the United States Constitution cannot be trumped by the United Nations. It cannot be trumped by it. The implementation act of the United Nations treaty, when we passed it, said, it depends upon the Congress's authority."
McConnell noted that 29 Democrats voted for the 2002 resolution, including three Democratic presidential candidates: Biden, along with Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) and Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.).
"If the Senate doesn't support the mission in Iraq, it has only one option, and that's to decide whether or not to fund that mission," McConnell said. "That's our constitutional role, and we shouldn't drag this into the morass of Democratic presidential primary politics."


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It was my daughter who first spotted the new snack from Cadbury called Choc' Full of Popcorn and she couldn't wait to tell me about them. I almost wish she hadn't. She knew not to bother asking me to buy them, for it would be only a matter of days before they'd show up in the shopping.
No matter how hard I try to stay on the straight and narrow with my diet, where Cadbury's chocolate is concerned, if there's a new treat on the shelves, I have to try it.
No matter how hard I try to stay on the straight and narrow with my diet, where Cadbury's chocolate is concerned, if there's a new treat on the shelves, I have to try it.
Popcorn can be a deceiving snack. In some cases it's healthy. Freshly air popped corn without added ingredients is a good source of fibre, has no cholesterol or saturated fat, it's filling and has only 30 calories a cup. But for many of us, plain popcorn just isn't tasty enough. Manufacturers know this and so add all sorts of calorific coatings to entice us into buying it.
Cadbury's Choc' Full of Popcorn is covered in a layer of toffee plus another generous layer of Cadbury's milk chocolate. It goes without saying that this variant of popcorn isn't a healthy snack (physically). But mentally, maybe it is. As they say, a little bit of what you fancy does you good. You do get that sugar rush that gives you an instant high as well as the delicious melting chocolatey flavour that's got to be boosting the serotonin levels (feel good hormones) sky high.
Each resealable 130g bag contains 643 calories. The recommended serving size is a quarter of the pack and for this amount you'll be consuming 160 calories. The photos below show the whole pack and how much you get for a quarter of the bag.
|The whole pack (643 calories!)
|160 calories (the front section)
It's hard to say how many calories each piece of popcorn has, because as shown in the next photo, there's quite a big variation in size. Some of them have two stuck together while others are tiny fragments of one piece of popcorn. But whatever size, they all taste equally delicious.
|Largest pieces and smallest in the bag
Available in supermarkets and smaller grocery outlets.
Nutrition information per 100g: 495 calories, 4.5g protein, 64.5g carbohydrates, 57.5g sugar, 23.5g fat, 13.5g saturates, 2.9g fibre, 0.58g salt. Suitable for vegetarians. Contains: milk, soya. May contain: peanuts, nuts, wheat. High sugar, High fat, high saturates, medium salt.
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They obviously want you to make homemade ice cream cones, since there's no other good explanation. These are surprisingly easy, and as long as you can wad-up some foil into a cone, there isn't any special equipment, or tools required. Actually, you really do need to use a silpat to line the baking sheet, but you need one of those anyway.
Like I suggest in the video, please test your batter with the first few cones, to make sure they're tough enough to handle a scoop of ice cream. Even spread thin, this stuff is fairly sturdy, but by adding more flour to the batter, you get a thicker layer on the pan, and that means a stronger, tougher cone.
You can also roll these into cigar-shaped cookies, or press over a ramekin to form an edible bowl. Regardless of the shape, I hope you make some homemade ice cream, and then sacrifice a few egg whites to the heavens, and make these crispy cones soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 8-10 cones:
2 large egg whites
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon cold water, or as needed
1/2 packed cup all purpose flour, plus more if needed
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- bake at 400 F. for about 8 minutes, or until browned around the outside few inches


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Goat Dairy Sampler
by Bedford Blueberry Goat Farm
If you just can't pick one favorite, or if you want a great way to try a few new items, this sampler is the way to go. Packed with best sellers from Bedford Blueberry Goat Farm, you'll receive:
- 1 Quart of Grade 'A' pasteurized goat milk
- 1 Goat milk Blueberry/Blackberry/Pomegranate Yogurt Drink (8 Oz)
- 1 Goat milk Plain Yogurt Drink (8 Oz)
- 1 Goat milk Plain Greek Yogurt starter (4.4 Oz)
Family farmers monitor your foods throughout the process, maximizing the quality and integrity of the milk. They take pride in producing fresh, high quality goat diary products for your enjoyment, and you can taste it.
Keep in mind, our family farmers are great at what they do, but Mother Nature is unpredictable. If items listed are unavailable, they will be substituted with similar items of equal or greater value.
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text: The Canadian cooks are popularly known because of the five hundred plant species used for their cooking. They started to cultivate and hunt for their daily living. As the days passed their style of cooking and techniques developed. It's also hard to define Canadian dish. For instance, if we take a look at Indian style it is easy to identify with the seasonings and smell of the dish. Whereas in Canada it's hard to stick up to one thing that is, Canada is a Multicultural country. The real fact is that there is no single definition of Canadian Cuisine. Some of the famous foods in Canada are, Beaver Tails, Bloody Caesars, Butter Tarts, and Poutine etc. Beaver Tails is one of the famous deserts introduced by the Canadian institution since 1978. It is fried dough with the toppings which tempt the eaters to grab it. The magical toppings are Nutella, Oreo and more. Bloody Creaser is basically a tomato juice which is known as a cousin of bloody Mary. The light thickness of the tomato juice resembles the refreshing cocktail and so it is loved by the Canadians. For instance, Canadian bacon is famous in Ontario, Split Pea Soup is popular in Canada, and Nanaimo Bars is popular in Quebec.


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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Yapatoots meets The Sandwich Guy.
One of my most favorite restaurants ever is Subway. However, for Philippine standards, it's kind of high-end even though it is large and worth the money you pay for. Lucky for me, I was introduced by a friend of mine to The Sandwich Guy.
TSG offers a wide array of freshly made sandwiches ranging from Php 55.00 to 110.00 only. This is a great deal! I like how the sandwich is well-filled, and not like other sandwiches that are all bread and mayo and a little itty-bitty piece of something stuck in the middle. With TSG, it's a pretty good size. Like in Subway, the sandwiches are made as you order them, so you can be sure of its freshness.
My friend and I ordered two sandwiches the day we went to the McKinley Hill branch of TSG. We tried the H.B.L.T (or the Ham Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) and the Crabstick and Mango sandwiches. I liked them both, although I would have preferred a slightly crunchier texture to the bacon. The crabstick one was great! It came with some wasabi mayo on it and it had a good kick to it.
TSG is now one of my favorite sandwich places, although I must be honest...Subway still tops my list. Comparatively, however, while Subway has more veggie options, I think TSG is a better choice in terms of dieting because of its portion control. With regular sized wheat bread over a six-inch wheat sub, you definitely will not be tempted to eat more than you should!
You can try TSG at the following locations: McKinley Hill and Total Corp. Bldg at the Fort, Cybergate Tower at Pioneer, Sun Plaza Building at Mandaluyong, Standard Charter Building at Makati City. They deliver too! Check out www.thesandwichguy.com for delivery numbers and menu.
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Frequent Links
Anglican Church in Central America
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|Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América
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|Armando Guerra
|Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama
The Anglican Church in Central America (Spanish: Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América) is a province of the Anglican Communion, covering 5 sees in Central America. The Bishop of Guatemala, Armando Guerra was elected to a four-year term of office as primate and has succeeded Archbishop Martin de Jesus Barahona of El Salvador, who has served as primate for the past eight years.
Four of the five dioceses of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de America were founded by the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Anglicanism was also introduced by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel when England administered two colonies in Central America, British Honduras and Miskitia. In later years, immigrants brought the Anglican Church with them.
Bishop William C. Frey was consecrated as the first missionary bishop of the Diocese of Guatemala in 1967.[1]
Today, there are over 35,000 Anglicans out of an estimated population of 30.1 million.
The polity of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América is Episcopalian church governance, which is the same as other Anglican churches. The church maintains a system of geographical parishes organized into dioceses. There are 5 of these, each headed by a bishop:
- The Diocese of Costa Rica
- The Diocese of El Salvador
- The Diocese of Guatemala
- The Diocese of Nicaragua
- The Diocese of Panama
Some countries of Central America are part of other Anglican churches:
- The Anglican Diocese of Belize is part of the Church in the Province of the West Indies
- The Episcopal Diocese of Honduras is part of Province 9 of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America
Worship and liturgy
The Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América embraces three orders of ministry: deacon, priest, and bishop. The Spanish-language version of the Episcopal Church (USA)'s 1979 Book of Common Prayer is used.
Doctrine and practice
The center of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América's teaching is the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The basic teachings of the church, or catechism, includes:
- Jesus Christ is fully human and fully God. He died and was resurrected from the dead.
- Jesus provides the way of eternal life for those who believe.
- The Old and New Testaments of the Bible were written by people "under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit". The Apocrypha are additional books that are used in Christian worship, but not for the formation of doctrine.
- The two great and necessary sacraments are Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist
- Other sacramental rites are confirmation, ordination, marriage, reconciliation of a penitent, and unction.
- Belief in heaven, hell, and Jesus' return in glory.
Ecumenical relations
Unlike many other Anglican churches, the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América is not a member of the ecumenical World Council of Churches.[2]
See also
- Cornelius Wilson, Bishop of Costa Rica
- ^ Miller, Duane Alexander (January 2015). "Entrevissta con Bill Frey, primer obispo de la diocesis Episcopal de Guatemala". Misionologia Global: 1. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ^ http://www.oikoumene.org/?id=3587 World Council of Churches
Further reading
- Anglicanism, Neill, Stephen. Harmondsworth, 1965.
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How far would a candidate go to work for your company? A US job hunter has sent his application viral
It was a simple start. Philadelphia's Kevin Matuszak posted the question "Hi, can I work for you?" on Applebee's Facebook page at the end of November, and he hasn't quit asking since.
The 25-year-old advertising graduate was first told to check if his local restaurant was hiring, but told them corporate marketing was where his heart belonged.
Now his initial thread has received more than 400 likes and 300 comments with friends, family and strangers adding their thoughts, most of which are positive. Applebee's is also keeping up with the play, first suggesting he make a video to express his sincerity. Clearly not one to cut corners, Matuszak and his friends made four, and continued their campaign on Twitter using the hashtag #HireKevin.
Applebee's reposted and retweeted Matuszak's official campaign video detailing his desire to be the face of the brand.
Matuszak told the Huffington Post he had heard from Applebee's corporate, but: "Nothing has been discussed in terms of employment though."
"I'm completely surprised as to how this went viral. People from all over the country and different parts of the world have become supporters of this movement," Matuszak added. "The way that Applebee's embraced this whole thing has been awesome too. It really shows their personality and willingness to listen to their consumers."
Is this the future of hiring and job hunting? What would you do if someone went to this length for a job with your company?


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A young driver has been jailed for causing the death of his best friend after he lost control on a bend and crashed in to a tree in Fife.
Callum Brown (20) was 18 when his actions led to the death of Brian Phimister in June last year in the crash between Kirkcaldy and Coaltown of Wemyss
He was locked up for three years and four months for the offence at the High Court in Paisley on Tuesday.
The High Court in Edinburgh previously heard how police investigators estimated Brown was driving at least 58 miles per hour on the 40 mph speed limit road.
Brown, who had a previous conviction for speeding, was negotiating a bend when he lost control of the car.
Prosecution lawyer Jane Farquharson told Judge Craig Scott QC that a woman who lived nearby rushed to the collision scene and was horrified at what she saw.
She added: "The first paramedic on the scene observed the car, it was lying on its side and folded around the tree."
It was obvious to the paramedic, Ms Farquharson said, that Mr Phimister was dead.
Brown, of Links Street, Kirkcaldy, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.
Ms Farquharson told Judge Scott that Brown was good friends with Mr Phimister, an apprentice mechanic and they spent most evenings driving around the local area.
The court heard the fire service had to cut Brown free and the car had to be "righted" to allow Mr Phimister to be removed.
"From the marks on the road and the damage profile seen on the car, the accused Mr Brown approached the bend in the road at excessive speed whilst trying to take the shortest possible route around the inside of the bend, he lost control of his vehicle which caused the car to yaw," said Ms Farquharson
"This in turn caused his car to be travel off the road and strike the tree."
While Brown was taken to hospital for treatment he told a paramedic he would normally drop down to third gear for that corner but had been tired that night and didn't.
Defence solicitor advocate Gordon Martin said his client had expressed remorse for what happened.
He added: "Mr Brown appreciates that his expression of remorse will be of no comfort to the friends and family of Mr Phimister."


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We've had many visitors take the tour here at KVH over the years but a visit by a U.S. Congressman is always a highlight. Earlier today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) to our headquarters here in Middletown, Rhode Island. Accompanying him were members of the Rhode Island State Senate and House, senior members of the Middletown Town Council, and Middletown's Chief of Police and the Fire Chief (always nice to see him arrive without the trucks and sirens!).
The purpose of the visit , which immediately followed a meeting with Middletown's Economic Development Committee, was to provide the Congressman an up-close look at a succesful, growing Middletown business. His 60-minute behind-the-scenes tour of our network operations center, engineering department, and manufacturing floor certainly fit the bill. It also gave us an opportunity to bring all of our guests up to speed on our recent technological advances, the work we do supporting U.S. and allied military personnel, and our proposed plans for expansion here in Middletown.
Chief Financial Officer Patrick Spratt shares with our guests an overview of KVH's history, our goals for the future, and our hopes for continued investment in Middletown
State Representative Deborah Ruggiero, Congressman David Cicilline, and Middletown Town Council President Arthur Weber, Jr., listen as State Senator Lou DiPalma asks CFO Pat Spratt a question
VP of Operations Jeff Greer explains how the KVH team monitors the global operations for our mini-VSAT Broadband network
Congressman Cicilline and our other guests get a look at the real-time worldwide monitoring capability available through KVH's Network Operations Center
Senior VP of Engineering Bob Balog (right) walks our guests through our satellite engineering lab
Sharing a laugh on the manufacturing floor
Thanks for visiting as well as for your support, Congressman. You and our other guests are welcome to come back any time!
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Race report by the tweet.
Some time here, in my hotel. Yeah, I was pretty surprised to hear the race had only 320 runners. Smaller by a factor of 10 (almost) than my last race! There were only a handful of runners in the sub-8:00 corral, so I thought my chances might be good. They all looked to be in their twenties, with telling cross country collegiate gear. But I suspected wily graybeards might lurk, biding their time.
So there it is. A couple minutes slower than my last race. Sadly, I don't think I managed a negative split – which would have been particularly apt in this race. [Actually, I managed a 40 second negative split.] The course was pretty easy, with some rises (I wouldn't quite call them "hills") along the Spokane River.
Around mile 6 or so I could feel that I am not in the same aerobic shape I was back in May. I was on track, in terms of my race plan, but rather than find the next gear at mile 7, I faltered. Then at mile 11 it just unraveled a little. I was hoping to run the last few at 6:50 min/mile pace. Still, I was pretty happy with my "race" — I managed to pass about 5 people, and none of them managed a counter move (though the last guy gave me some trouble). I did manage a negative split. Nice data just posted on the website, with halfway split, time behind leader (for full and age group results). I was 5 minutes behind my age group winner, who ran the race I would have loved to clock: 1:29:29. Next age grouper was 16 minutes behind him.
Something very satisfying about besting a man in Newtons – not sure what exactly – but anyone wearing those is probably pretty serious about their running – or have a lot of dispensable income. (In my last race there was another guy with said shoes, and to make it extra satisfying he was wearing a Stanford t-shirt.)
Yes, pretty long stretches wondering if the person I passed earlier was going to come blazing by. Pace can slacken in these solitary moments with no one to spur you on. My experience, anyway.
And that is my rather fragmented race report. Pretty happy with what I did, given the material ( i.e. fitness) on hand.


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Inhuman Trafficking
Observatorio do trafico de seres humanos - October 2010, 202 pages
As people trafficking is one of the crimes that has only recently been the subject of legislation in Portugal, this study, commissioned by the research team at the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra, examines how this social problem manifests itself.
Portugal has adopted in early 2008 the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, which expressly states the need to implement mechanisms to monitor anti-trafficking activities. This action demonstrates that Portugal is aligned with the international agenda and that it understands the changes that have been observed in some of the most inhumane types of crime.
Publication Date
Wednesday, 20 October, 2010
Section Publications
Country Portugal
Institution International Organisation
Year 2010


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I seem to have been more secure in my speed knitting abilities when, in my last post, I suggested finished Moseys, but in my defense, I've been working on time sensitive projects. The one that was all stealthy has been gifted, so now I can reveal it here:
Jared Flood's Druid Mittens. I loved these on the cover of Vogue Knitting this fall, and wanted to make them for me, but when I bought the magazine, a friend of mine loved them too. So, she's got them. They're knit in the specified yarn in the exact same colourway. That being Jamieson's Spindrift in Leprechaun. These were a really fun knit, and I have yarn to knit some for me too, in a turquoise colour.
But I have other projects to finish first. The most pressing is this one:
The Reglisse pullover. This is the picture from the vintage magazine. Love the collar and bowl haircut. You can's see it clearly, but on the next page, the same little boy is also wearing knitted pants. I decided to resist trying those out :)
Here's my progress so far. It's getting pretty close to the wire, but three year olds aren't very big, and hopefully the sleeves won't be too heinous. I still have to figure out how to adapt them into the round. It might be faster to just knit them flat and deal with the seam. We'll see. My nephew's birthday is on January 3, so I have a small time cushion, but not enough for me to relax quite yet. How about a close-up:
It's pretty dark, but with the licorice coloured yarn, the flash just doesn't work. I'm actually loving this yarn and the pattern. Who knew knitting in the round in reverse stocking stitch would be so enjoyable? Anyway, I'm flying to my parents' place tomorrow morning, so I'd better get a move on and find out whether Porter allows knitting needles on the flight.
Happy holidays all, whatever they may be, and peace be with you.


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12 May 2012
Rising Kashmir
A senior army officer has been relieved of his command duties while five other officers have been attached pending the inquiry ordered into the clash between army men and officers at a firing range near India-China boundary in Nyoma, Ladakh. Sources in the army said Commanding Officer of 226 Field Regiment Colonel Kadam was relieved of his duties and the charge has been given to officiating colonel, Yatinder Nandal. Five other officers, who were also involved in the scuffle, have been attached to the 14 Corps headquarters. The regiment has also been asked to report back to their original base in Leh. As per sources, Col Kadam had completed his command tenure and was expecting a posting in the near future. They said there was also a possibility that the unit may be disbanded after the completion of the disciplinary proceedings into the case. Meanwhile, Army has submitted a report to the Defence Ministry about the clash between its men and officers. An initial report about the incident has been submitted to Defence Ministry. Details about the entire episode would be provided only after the Court of Inquiry (CoI) instituted in the matter submits its findings, army sources said here. They said there seemed to be an attempt earlier on part of the army to cover up the whole incident as it had informed the ministry that there was only a scuffle between army men and officers and that details were not provided. Soon after media reports about the incident surfaced, the army had issued a public statement dismissing the incident as a scuffle. The army has ordered a Court of Inquiry into a scuffle that broke out between its officers and men in Ladakh after the Ministry sought a detailed report from it on the incident.
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Sakshi Behl 5 Min Read
In the past few years, we have seen the world changing dramatically. There is no doubt that people are shifting from analogue to digital at a rate faster than ever imagined. We all have mobiles, desktops and/or laptops always in our hands. Nowadays, we are consuming more of digital content on a daily basis. Many companies have not yet recognised this in their marketing strategies.
Well, those who are not inculcating digital marketing into their company's strategies are on the losing end. Why? The answer is simple. Digital marketing is a growing force in the marketing field. It is the present and future of marketing and it has replaced the traditional marketing strategies to a great extent.
Reasons why you need Digital Marketing
- With digital marketing, you can narrow the focus of your marketing efforts along with broadening your horizons at the same time.
- If you don't have digital marketing as your marketing strategy, then you lack strategic direction. This will hamper you from gaining new customers and building more profitable relationships with their existing ones.
- If you aren't leveraging on digital marketing, then you are definitely behind your competitors. You are just wasting your resources in traditional marketing strategies and falling behind your competitors.
- If your dream is to dominate the digital landscape then it is important to integrate digital marketing strategy.
- If you aren't using digital marketing then your marketing is not integrated. Leveraging only upon traditional marketing strategies purpose will not bring out the desired result. So it is suggestible to integrate both the methods of marketing.
The aforementioned are few handful of benefits. There are many more benefits of leveraging upon digital marketing too.
According to Millward Brown's annual Digital and Media Predictions report, the ROI defining measurements are getting serious and marketing on the digital platforms are going to a whole new level. His reports discuss the challenges before marketers and the importance of tailored content. In an interview with BrandWagon's Shinmin Bali, Mark Henning of Millward Brown speaks about the challenges of digital marketing.
Shift in brands reaching consumers via mobile
There is a growing shift towards brands reaching out the consumer via mobile. In countries like India where mobile internet penetration is still getting worked upon. Still we are seeing mobile and digital advertising growing at a good rate and this will continue both in India as well as globally. There were many markets that have gone PC based internet first. However, the scenario is a little different when it comes to India or other markets throughout Asia and Africa. They will likely to skip straight to mobile. This seems to be a great opportunity and innovations from India and other markets could be expected.
Connected TV won't be a threat for TV advertising: Implications on agency structures
As per the reports, connected TV won't pose a threat for TV advertising. Does this mean agency structures would change? Well, in most of the countries around the world, agency structures segregated into specialisations in order to focus on various elements of digital. This change was rapid and gross. However, that phase is over now. The trend of integration is coming back as digital now spans across all media and brands need their agencies to be fully equipped in every form of communication. Therefore, the major trend is towards integration.
Focus on consumers on mobile: Development of content accordingly
With the increasing focus on targeting consumers on mobile, are brands developing the content in order to match that? According to the Digital Trends report, 2016, the best marketers are the ones that recognise that different platforms require different content in order to maximise engagement along with effectiveness. It is important to take into consideration that how the platform is consumed, who are the consumers and what format the content will be displayed in.
However, there is a hurdle. A lot of replicated content can be seen across devices which limit the potential of that content and might not provide the best user experience. One of the global trends that can be seen in India as well is that marketers waste money by not incorporating their video content for the digital purposes.
Tackling the challenges posed by mobile platform
There are challenges posed by mobile platforms as well. But which markets can tackle them? Well, everyone. Since there is rapid growth in penetration of mobile throughout the world markets, this signals that everyone will be tackling the challenges posed by mobile. This means those who take the time out to experiment and innovate along with clear objectives and measurements in mind will succeed.
Trends in markets to reach internet dark areas
Since India remains limited to tier 1 and tier 2 cities, but the trends are bound to increase and reaching the internet dark areas can be explained. Internet connectivity brings benefits to mobile marketing along with some great features such as callback marketing programme that have occurred in India. Therefore, spends on digital as well as mobile advertising will continue to increase.
Measuring ROI
The report throws light on qualitative analysis of the impact of an impression, ROI and development of a robust system in order to measure ROI. The question in here is how to reach different markets on digital? The answer lies in company's objective and working out the right metrics in order to succeed. One can measure the ROI by choosing the right metrics that match their organisation's objectives.
Market focus in 2016
Think, and then act. One piece of advice for everyone is to think what you are trying to achieve for your brand after that use the right method of communication with the audience. Along with this, you will have to take care of the context and content that suits your goals. In the digital environment, the consumer has much more control. So it is important to tailor the content for that purpose and then measure the impact. The ways of execution in different elements of digital media needs to be considered.
Digital marketing is growing and if you are not leveraging upon that then you know what you might be losing. You can get yourself registered here for Webinars and get the benefits of what's trending in digital marketing! Share with us your experience or query if you may have.
Sakshi is a content marketer during the day and a reader by night. She writes content sprinkled with a twisted imagination. She has done her graduation in psychology from Delhi University and has an insane love for history.


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One of our favorite features in House Beautiful is the "The Best", the editor's round up of their picks for the coming month, and this time around, AT is included!
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Link ganked from umadoshi's post: "Japanese, U.S. Manga Publishers Unite To Fight Scanlations". Will post my thoughts later, but in many ways, I can't say I'm all that surprised. It'll be interesting to see exactly how they go about this and what (if anything) they'll do to address the core issue.


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This study is designed to explore: 1) the awareness of proposed changes in lease accounting; and 2) the estimated impact of changes in the lodging industry. A questionnaire was distributed to 500 members of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) associated with the lodging industry. The findings indicate that only 44% of the respondents were aware of the proposed changes in lease accounting. Further, the results show that both experienced executives and those who majored in accounting valued the impact of the lease rule proposed change significantly lower than others.
Recommended Citation
Jiang, Lan and Schmidgall, Raymond S.
"Lease Accounting Proposal: Awareness Issues and Estimated Impacts,"
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Alphabet and Writing System
Pronouncing Nepali
Type in Nepali
Help and Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides information on a select list of frequently asked questions and common topics on the Type in Nepali application.
How do I type a Nepali character?
Do I need to install anything to use this app?
How do I write a half letter?
How do I write क्ष /chhya/, त्र /tra/, ज्ञ /gya/?
When I try to write गर्यो /garyo/, it becomes गर्यो. How do I write गर्यो /garyo/?
Which Keyboard Layouts are supported?
What if I wanted to write some portions of my text in English?
How does autocomplete work?
Will this work for slow Internet connections?
Can I check the spelling of the text I typed?
What fonts are supported?
What environments are supported?
Can I save the text I typed?
Questions from our users
How do I type a Nepali character?
Getting started is easy. Simply open Type in Nepali in your favorite browser and start typing. Type in Nepali allows users to type directly in Nepali using a Latin (English/QWERTY) keyboard. The input method editor (IME) within Type in Nepali converts keystrokes to Nepali characters.
Do I need to install anything to use this app?
No. There is no need to install any software on your computer. This provides an easy and consistent way to type in Nepali from any computer.
How do I write a half letter?
Half letters are written by adding a Hal ( ् /hal/ ) after the letter. Press the "/" key for Hal.
मान + ् /hal/ + छे = मान्छे
How do I write क्ष /chhya/, त्र /tra/, ज्ञ /gya/?
They are written by adding a Hal ( ् /hal/ ) between the corresponding consonants.
क /ka/ + ् /hal/ + ष /sa/ = क्ष /chhya/
त /t̪a/ + ् /hal/ + र /ra/ = त्र /tra/
ज /ja/ + ् /hal/ + य /ya/ = ज्ञ /gya/
When I try to write गर्यो /garyo/, it becomes गर्यो. How do I write गर्यो /garyo/?
To explicitly write a half-consonant, ZERO WIDTH JOINER ( /zwj/ ) is placed immediately after the dead consonant. Press the "=" key for ZERO WIDTH JOINER.
ग /ga/ + र /ra/ + ् /hal/ + /zwj/ + य /ya/ + ो /o/ = गर्यो /garyo/
Which Keyboard Layouts are supported?
Type in Nepali uses Nepali Romanized Keyboard Layout by Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya.
What if I wanted to write some portions of my text in English?
Type in Nepali provides a fast and simple way to switch between Nepali and English.
How does autocomplete work?
As you type each letter, Type in Nepali presents a list of relevant autocomplete suggestions, which you can select to complete the word or phrase. Various aspects are considered while deciding what suggestions are displayed. It depends on the terms you're typing and the relevancy of the words and phrases at the time. This ensures that the most common and the most probable suggestions are presented to you, subsequently providing the most relevant suggestions for autocompletion.
You can trust the orthographic and grammatical correctness of the suggestions, as all suggestions are manually verified against the official Nepali dictionary and they conform to Nepali grammar guidelines published by Nepal Academy. The data that power the suggestions contain a comprehensive set of Nepali words and phrases that are continuously updated to conform to any changes to the Nepal Academy guidelines.
Will this work for slow Internet connections?
Can I check the spelling of the text I typed?
Once you are done typing, click the Check Spelling button, to spell-check your text.
What fonts are supported?
Type in Nepali supports Unicode fonts. With the modernization of browsers, the font compatibility issues have no longer been much of an issue. Using only Unicode fonts also eliminates the need for your readers to install custom fonts on their devices to read your text.
What environments are supported?
Currently, Type in Nepali is supported on all major browsers on Windows, OS X, and Linux. It is also supported on iOS. It has been tested on Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 9 and above and Safari.
Can I save the text I typed?
While using the app without signing in, you are not able to save your data and access it later. In such scenarios, once you are done typing, copy and paste your text into another program to save it.
Questions from our users
On May 1, 2016, Raghu asked, "How can I type Ba?"
NLRC - To type Ba, press "b", to type Baa, press "ba" on the keyboard.
On Oct 13, 2015, Saurabh Dua asked, "I would like to know that whether there exists an offline utility to make emulate the magic of this online utility? Have you also devised an offline method, or a downloadable software / language input utility to type in Nepali language for the desktop needs? Any help, counseling and cooperation in this regard will be sincerely appreciated."
NLRC - We are thrilled to read your compliment, and equally happy to know that you have found the app useful.
The core of the app has two parts, 1. the Input Method Editor (which converts the keystrokes to Nepali characters), and 2. the logic that fetches appropriate autocomplete suggestions.
We do not see why we cannot make the first part offline. The second part depends on an extensive set of data on our servers to bring you the most relevant suggestions, which might involve some work.
We recommend, however, that the online mode be used primarily because we are constantly updating our app, and this eliminates the need for you to download and apply the updates. As a result, this will allow you to access the latest version from any device/location with no action from your side. For users behind a slow internet connection, we can further optimize the app, or even launch a lite version, if there is a wider interest.
On Aug 27, 2015, Bigendra Man Singh Pradhan asked, "How to write Kripaya, Sankriti and Brihat in Nepali?"
NLRC - Looks like you are having trouble with typing "Ri" ( ृ ), press R (capital R). Please look at the keyboard image that is displayed at the bottom right of the page, and you will see other details. For Kripaya: type the keys "kRpya", similarly, for Sanskriti type "sMskRiti" and for Brihat type "bRht/".
On May 9, 2015, Kul bahadur tamling asked, "How do we send messages to friends on email or Facebook?"
NLRC - The best option probably is to copy the text that you have typed and then paste in an email or other sites.
(Your email will not be shared with others)
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by contributor Donna Shor
Gustavo Iniesta loves having fun with wine―and he's happy to see others do the same.
Luckily for Gustavo, who is the sommelier at Taberna del Alabardero, the chef there, Javier Romero, has exactly the same attitude toward food Gustavo has toward his bottles.
Taberna diners are luckiest of all because the two, with imagination and teamwork, create some exciting meals.


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Alba Mathematics would like to wish all students our best wishes for results week and hope you all achieve your rewards for your hard efforts throughout the year.
Preparation for next year starts soon. All your best Maths support can be found right here. Why not join us for a truly successful journey?
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Here are five herbs that can help you lose weight more easy. The Garcinia fruit. Both Garcinia Cambogia and the HCA acid extract are widely used in formulas for weight control. HCA inhibits the formation of fatty acids and therefore less fat is available on the cells to be …Read More »
The Best Natural Remedies for Bloating
The bloat represents a discomfort which is big enough to ruin our mood especially when it comes to the willingness to take physical activities. It makes us feel heavy and can provoke abdominal pain and excessive intestinal gas. In this case the best remedies are carminative plants because they …Read More »
5 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Menstrual Pain
Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) represent an uncomfortable pain localized in the pelvic area. They can affect your life and your mood every month for many years. Although they are considered normal, there are lots of herbal remedies which can help you to feel comfortable in these delicate days of the …Read More »
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Dark circles represent a problem and they rob us of brilliance. These areas of discolouration under the eyes appear for several reasons: fatigue, prolonged exposure to sunlight, lack of iron, vitamin K and vitamin B12, smoking, caffeine, dehydration, stress, liver or kidney disorders, etc. These are just some causes …Read More »


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Noah Lennox to release 'TOMBOY' in September
Animal Collective's Panda Bear has revealed details of his next solo album.
The follow-up to 2007's 'Person Pitch', the album will be called 'TOMBOY' and will be released via Paw Tracks in September.
Rumours of the 'TOMBOY' title had begun circulating early last week after Noah Lennox wore a T-shirt with the name on, and now his publicist has confirmed it, reports Gorilla Vs Bear.
Lennox, who has just finished a series of solo shows in Germany and Beligum, where he showcased material from the new album, is set to play a one-off London show in March.
Meanwhile, the trailer for Animal Collective's film ODDSAC, has appeared online. The film, which is currently featuring at the Sundance Film Festival, is set for screenings in New York and Chicago in March.


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text: Martin Tiedemann 24th May 2012 Tonight, one in seven of us around the world will go to bed hungry. It's a huge injustice that must be addressed. Rio+20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, could be a major opportunity for us to put things right. For small scale farmers with the right tools, training and investment, the sky's the limit. Small scale farmers like Betty in Kenya, pictured above, already feed nearly one-in-three people on earth. Betty has joined a co-operative, which means she can pool her resources with other farmers to grow more food and secure fairer prices. Helping small-scale farmers to grow more is the best way to make sure everyone has enough to eat. Rio+20 is just weeks away, so we have no time to lose. Join Oxfam and The Co-operative to ask the UK Government to champion small-scale farmers and co-operatives at the summit. You take the action. We take it to the government. Together, we can help make sure there's enough food for everyone. Please sign the petition here Oxfam and The Co-operative are asking for the UK government to champion small-scale farmers and co-operatives at the United Nations Rio+20 summit.


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|Thursday Rally - Photo by Andrew Bernoski
And every one of his ideas seemed infinitely reasonable. So reasonable in fact that many of them are already in effect in progressive countries all over the world.
Because the wealthy make the laws we have corporate bailouts, the outsourcing of jobs, a shrinking middle class, and an economy that places the burden of supplying food stamps and medical care to the employees of some of the richest people in the world on ordinary taxpayers like you and me.
The truth is that none of us knows what will come of tomorrow's primary or the one after that - and that includes media. Don't let them tell you what kind of future you can have!


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Your hairstyle says many things about who you are, so you want to keep it as classy and beautiful as possible. A few years ago, most people were having classic haircuts, but recently more and more controversial hairstyles have appeared. Now, we see both men and women shaving portions of their head, and leaving just a portion of hair a normal length.
If you think that this haircut is suitable only for teenagers, you are completely wrong. As a matter of fact, many business women shave the back of their hair and they leave a portion of long hair to cover it. The result? They look appropriate at work, but as soon as they tie their hair into a ponytail they become someone else. Some also paint the shaved part with bright colors, and this makes the look even more interesting.
As for the men, the "man bun" is already famous and men of all age are adopting this new style. They shave the sides and the back of their head and they leave only a small portion of long hair that they wear in a bun or ponytail. As strange as it might seem, it can be quite attractive and certainly different. Anyone can achieve this look with a little bit of imagination.
If you are thinking about shaving a portion of your head, be sure you really want to take this step and you will not feel sorry after the first couple of days. It will take more than a year before you will have hair to style again, not to mention that this haircut might not be so fashionable next season. If you are brave and you feel that this will define your personality, go ahead; it will look amazing!


text: Taking the reins of Nordic Built Meet new Nordic Built project manager Kristina Mårtensson! Published 10/09/2014 | Last updated 10/09/2014 Since this summer, Sweden native Kristina Mårtensson is the new project manager for Nordic Built, taking over from interim project manager Hans Fridberg, who will continue as senior adviser at Nordic Built. Kristina Mårtensson comes from a position as senior consultant at Sweco Environment AB, providing sustainable strategies to municipalities, government authorities and private companies. Will make a difference Originally a biologist from University of Stockholm and a toxicologist from Karolinska institutet, she has worked with environmental issues, sustainability and growth throughout her professional career. She has been an expert in the Swedish Ministry of Environment, programme manager at the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth and worked with both municipalities and the private sector as adviser and consultant, as well as chief business manager. Her background should be fit in well in Nordic Built, where she can work with her key concerns green growth, environment and sustainable cities. – And I'm a naturally curious person, so I have always loved innovation. The job was also extra interesting because it means working on a Nordic level - which is new for me, explains the new project manager. – My vision is that we shall really make a difference with Nordic Built. Optimist Although she admits she can sometimes feel a little pessimistic about the environmental and sustainability issues facing us, Mårtensson believes that every small action makes a difference - and maybe the momentum we create today, but perhaps not see ourselves, will give results in 15-20 years. – It's those small (and big!) actions that gives me energy and makes me happy. All the time our knowledge grows and our actions multiply. So I am really an optimist with a pinch of realism. Now she will lean into the collar to ensure that her vision for Nordic Built is fulfilled – which should be more than possible with a yoga instructor and competitive horse rider in the saddle.