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Two years ago, Porsche Design debuted the 1919 Chronotimer Flyback Brown & Leather, a genuine chronograph that set new standards in the world of luxury wristwatches. Equipped with a complex flyback function with chronometer-certified precision, the Porsche Design movement Werk 01.200 represents state of the art.
In addition to its innovative inner workings, the timepiece, like its legendary role model, the Porsche 911, unites uncompromising functionality, thoroughly designed in all details, with an expressive sporty appearance.
Now, Porsche Design launches this chronograph classic in a new edition with a bold colour combination. The dial and strap, made from Porsche interior leather, radiate a subtle blue hue.
Fascinating shape
The Porsche 911 is an icon that has sparked enthusiasm for decades. Since its launch in 1963, the sportscar has been a synonym for the perfect combination of design and performance. Its secret of success is surprisingly simple: Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche consistently focused on form and function so that the legendary minimalist design was a natural consequence. "Design must be honest," emphasized the founder of the Porsche Design company.
This maxim also applies to Porsche Design's timepieces that translate the DNA code of the sports car into the design of a wristwatch. The 1919 Chronotimer Flyback Blue & Leather continues the tradition of the company's first timepiece, the Chronograph I, which Prof. F. A. Porsche introduced in 1972. The large-scale, high-contrast dial is all about legibility, so that the attention is automatically directed to the essentials, namely the time display and the measurement functions.
Clean Arabic numerals and bold markers combined with intense use of Super-Luminova increase the readability under difficult lighting conditions and at night. Sevenfold and hard coated on both sides, the sapphire crystal prevents all light reflections, thus guaranteeing optimum readability at all times.
Lightweight and powerful
All timepieces of the 1919 Collection – including the 1919 Chronotimer Flyback collection – are entirely made of titanium. Despite its low weight, this high-tech material derived from the world of motorsport is extremely resilient and resistant. With the same volume, it is 46% lighter than stainless steel, but significantly stronger and also non-magnetic, anti-allergic as well as saltwater and heat resistant.
The signature trademark of the 1919 Collection are the characteristic openings on the lugs and their form-fitting transition into the bracelet. These features not only eliminate the design-related disadvantage of classic horns – the connection via a spring bar – but also lend a unique lightness to the collection's puristic aesthetics. The owner can literally feel the connection to the sports car on his wrist: the strap is made of original Porsche interior calf leather.
Maximum performance, like the 911
The 1919 Chronotimer Flyback Blue & Leather is powered by Werk 01.200. This chronograph calibre offers a flyback mechanism that allows the measurement of successive intervals, eg lap times on the racetrack. It uses a single process for starting, stopping and resetting. Paced at 4 hertz, the automatic movement represents the culmination of engineering and watchmaking combined with its vehicle manufacturing expertise. The bridges are load/stress optimised. The special architecture allows the unobstructed view of the fascinating mechanism of the flyback function through the sapphire crystal caseback and is a further proof of the implementation of the lightweight principle.
The 1919 Chronotimer Flyback Blue & Leather goes on sale from this month, priced in Europe from 5,950 euros (about RM28,400).


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What benefits does buying original art have over buying prints or reproductions? How do you go about finding an original art piece to bring into your home? What are the main things to have in mind when selecting a painting? How does one care for original wall art?
If you're a visual/creative person like I am, you're probably well aware of how your surroundings can affect your mood and even your daily productivity levels. At the same time, it's likely important to you that your home (being an extension of yourself) is able to transmit your personality and individuality.
You probably like to live your days in an inspired state of mind and simultaneously enjoy bringing inspiration to others with your distinct style and ideas.
You know that your home is a big piece of your life. It's your place of relaxation, where you entertain loved ones, and where you make important memories.
It may even be your place of work (high-five!) or the space where you bring up your family and keep them protected.
Because of all of these reasons, it's important to make our space our own.
Many of us can fall into thinking that collecting original fine art is only for people who have lots of money to spend. However, with the Internet, it's easier than ever to find amazing decorative artwork at all price points.
Moreover, the options are vast ranging from cheaper pieces that add a touch of life to a room, to vintage pieces that could add even more diversity to your investment portfolio. Furthermore, we're also able to connect with galleries and artists directly!
We can easily start our own art collections composed of a mix of pieces that speak to us and transmit who we are to the world.
We can find affordable art prints that we can hang up nearly immediately, as well as original paintings that no one else has and will last for generations to come.
Lots of people are ready to invest in an original piece but feel it's easier to decorate with cheaper, mass-produced art, or are overwhelmed because they don't have experience visiting galleries or simple are too shy to build relationships with artists directly.
In today's guest post, Madeline Dudziak, who writes for macfineart.com, is going to share some valuable tips on decorating with original fine art, as well as information that will help demystify the art-buying process.
Let's get into her article!
How to Choose Artwork for Interior Decorating (5 Valuable Tips)
by Madeline Dudziak
Once you've had a chance to settle into your home, you may begin to tire of the box store's mass produced "Live, Laugh, Love" decor and may be longing for some proper art.
It can be so hard to choose though and there are so many options when it comes to finding the right art pieces for a room, that it can get a bit overwhelming.
When you're first setting out down the road of fine art, you may feel out of place scoping out galleries to find a painting that speaks to you or that will suit a room in a way that will both let your personality shine and showcase the piece simultaneously.
If you're struggling to figure out how to choose the right painting for your space, the next five tips will make the process easier!
1. Be Inspired
The first rule of thumb when selecting an artwork is to not stress about the decision. Unless you have a strict timeline, it's unrealistic to think you'll just walk into a gallery, immediately find something you love, and hang it on your wall that evening.
There are many things to consider when looking to decorate and taking them all into consideration is important.
For example:
What emotion do you want your art to evoke?
Are you leaning towards a specific art style?
Is there are color palette you are trying to work within?
What feel/style do the furniture and other elements in the room already have?
Starting an art collection is easier than ever. You can seek new artists in local art events and social media, as well as browsing galleries both in person and online until you come across pieces that speak to you.
Follow these artists and galleries so that you can stay up-to-date with new work being shared.
If you're reading this article, chances are you're a visual, creative being. You're probably already aware that your surroundings can have a strong impact on how you think and feel.
Being surrounded by art that speaks to you is incredibly inspiring and can improve your own creativity. Paintings can be expressive of your personality and feeling, but they can also prompt you to work harder and feel better in your day-to-day life.
While art can be considered an investment, if you start buying paintings just to make money in the future, you're rather missing the point and the opportunity to cultivate a higher appreciation for art.
Sometimes art can be used as a social status but don't let keeping up with Jones' stop you from buying pieces that you adore. While you hope your guests will feel similarly inspired by your home's artistic style, ultimately you want to surround yourself with art that speaks to you.
Your home is an extension of yourself and should represent who you are.
2. Seek Unique
While it can be practical (and cheap) to buy mass-produced art reproductions, there's nothing like being the sole owner of an original art piece that can be handed down for generations to come.
Nothing compares to the feeling of owning an original painting that an artist spent hours upon hours creating and has a piece of them in it. Not to mention, you'll be hard-pressed to find a reproduction that can outlast a well-made painting.
This said, you certainly don't want to spend your time, effort and money on a piece that was sold to you as an original and really isn't. This is why it's important to visit reputable art galleries or go straight to an artist.
Whether you hope to become a collector or you just want to have one great piece of art in your home, buying original paintings from artists you love is easier than ever before.
The Internet gives us the ability to personally reach out to galleries and artists all around the world with whom you can establish connections and build relationships with over time.
3. Size Matters
Acquiring smaller pieces or quality reproductions may be a great way to start your collection and developing a relationship with an artist or gallery, but it's important to acknowledge that they have a tendency to get lost in a room.
You don't want your art to look like a tiny island in a sea of a wall, light fixtures and book shelves. Most likely, if you're going to invest in an original artwork, you want it to be a focal point in your room. So go ahead and look at larger pieces! Showcase your favorite art and bring a new life to your space.
Of course, there are areas and rooms in any home that can accommodate smaller paintings, too. Think of entryways, bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc.
A good rule of thumb is you want your wall art to cover ⅔-¾ of your wall. Measure the height and width of your wall and multiply those numbers by .57. That will give you the smallest dimensions you should be looking for.
If that is much too large for you, you can always opt to create a gallery wall or group art together to cover the necessary space. Some artists even have groupings of paintings that are sold as a set, so keep an eye out for art like that, especially if you have a lot of space to fill.
4. Hanging Your Art Properly
Don't just eyeball it and pound a nail. If you're going to put in the time and effort to buy an amazing art piece that you love, make sure you're giving it the respect it deserves and hang it up properly.
While certainly a room's architectural design (wall height/width, location of windows, etc.) may dictate where the frame should rest, you will want to carefully consider what wall and specific location the piece should be installed in.
Consider the furniture and accessories you already have in the room. Does it make sense to leave them where they are, or will the room work better as a whole if things are moved around now that you have an important focal point in your decor?
Another huge element to consider is lighting!
I highly recommend installing the art piece on a wall that receives little to no direct sunlight. Sun rays can drain a picture of its vibrant color, which is the last thing you want. If you have a room with a lot of windows and sunlight that needs art, make sure to frame it using specialized UV acrylic plexiglass which will protect the paint from fading.
While there are exceptions to any rule, you should aim for your artwork's center to be at eye level or 57 to 60 inches from the floor.
The next formula will help guide you through this process:
First, divide the height of the frame in two. Take the resulting number and subtract the distance from the top of the frame to the hanging hardware the frame has. Add this number to 57, 58, 59 or 60. Take your sum, measure upwards from floor level to that many inches on the wall, and mount your hardware there. This should give you the proper place for hanging art at eye level.
5. Tender Care
Aside from direct sunlight, another factor that can affect the painting is humidity. Make sure you choose a room and area with low humidity and no direct contact with water. Excessive moisture can damage a painting over time.
If your art requires cleaning, simply dust it with a feather duster and leave it alone. Never use water or cleaning products, and inform yourself on cleaning instructions when you buy the piece. The gallery or artist will be happy to provide tips and recommendations.
If at any point you notice that the art is becoming damaged, immediately reach out to the gallery or artist for suggestions. If you're unable to do so, another option is reaching out to a restoration expert. Cover your art with cardboard and bubble wrap for transporting to avoid further damage.
Artistic expression and individuality are beautiful, powerful things. We're all unique and deserve to have inspiring spaces to live in that reflect who we are to our guests.
Don't hesitate reaching out to galleries or artists today and, just ask! I assure you, they'll be incredibly happy to help you, and you'll never regret starting this relationship.
Allow yourself the chance to fall in love with art and to truly appreciate the pieces you bring into your home. Anyone can become an art collector! The magic starts with only one piece.
I'd like to send out a huge thank you to Madeline for so generously providing all of this helpful information for us.
Visit macfineart.com to find amazing fine art and read more helpful art-related posts such as one titled How Color Is Used in the World of Art and Why Local Artists Are So Important (and How You Can Support Your Local Art Community).
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12/25/2019 03:20:14 am
An interior designer's goal is to arrange these elements in an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and functional manner for the client. There are many customers for interior design companies.
12/26/2019 09:19:00 am
Hi, there!
1/27/2020 03:19:57 pm
You make a great point that you should consider what kind of emotions you want your art to create in the viewer. My friend just moved into a new house last week. I'll have to look into wall art.
1/31/2020 08:09:18 am
Hi, David!
2/20/2020 10:04:13 pm
This is some really good information about how to decorate with art. It is nice to know that it would be smart to keep a lot of art out of sunlight. It might be smart for me to also look for art that will fit my space.
3/16/2020 08:25:29 pm
Hi, Penelope!
3/3/2020 01:30:29 pm
My sister and I bought an apartment together a few months ago because we are both going to the same Graduate School and we want to spend more time together. Yesterday we were talking about the fact that we want to add some art to the walls of the apartment, but we're not sure where to start. You make a great point that we should first think about the styles that we like as well as the emotions we want our art to portray.
3/16/2020 08:28:30 pm
Hi, Rosie!
My favorite part of this article was when you explained that you should consider what kind of emotion you would like the art that you pick to evoke. I have been thinking about getting a painting for my home in order to decorate it a simple way that is minimalist but also has a lot of personalities, so I need ideas and suggestions. I will make sure that I keep the tips that you gave in mind, though, so I can make the right decision that will fit the aesthetic of my home.
3/16/2020 08:31:42 pm
Hi, Fay!
4/3/2020 02:54:45 pm
It was really helpful when you said to consider what feelings you want the art to invoke. My husband and I recently moved into our very first home a couple of weeks ago, and we are wanting to find some art to hang up in our home to make it look nicer. We'll make sure to keep this information in mind as we search for some to hang up in our home.
4/15/2020 04:21:22 pm
Hey there, Kate! :)
4/10/2020 07:19:54 am
This is very informative. Thanks for sharing your informative article with us. Keep up the fantastic work.
6/2/2020 04:47:59 pm
Hi, there!
4/14/2020 09:10:45 am
OMG how did you know I am currently struggling with selecting art for my work space? You are the best - please keep up the good work 👍👌
4/15/2020 04:22:09 pm
Hi, Natalia! :)
5/5/2020 03:31:08 am
Thanks for helping me understand how to apply artwork as interior decorations! My uncle is thinking of making his home look artsy by adding a couple of art pieces but he's wondering if there was anything he needs to know before hanging one. What you said about purchasing art from someone who spent hours on creating the masterpiece is really inspiring. I should share this with him so he'll have a guide on where to add the recycled glass ocean art he purchased.
5/5/2020 10:12:37 am
Hi, Zachary!
5/19/2020 06:13:44 pm
It's good to learn that you should put up wall art in your house in a place that receives little to no sunlight. My wife and I are wanting to renovate our living room and we were wondering how we could make our wall decorations look fantastic. I'll be sure to look for a place on our wall that receives little sunlight so we can hang some new art.
6/2/2020 04:49:01 pm
Hi, Travis!
5/28/2020 03:48:08 pm
I liked how you mentioned that you should put art pieces on walls with little sunlight. My wife and I are wanting to remodel our living room and we were wondering where we should hang some paintings on our walls. I'll be sure to tell her that we should hang the art on a wall with little sunlight.
6/2/2020 04:49:29 pm
Hi, Travis!
7/4/2020 09:55:03 am
Thanks for a very interesting article. I bought original art pieces with their original frames which seriously looking outdated. Is it recommendable to reframe it and will the value of that piece drop significantly
7/6/2020 05:37:56 pm
Hi, Hennie!
7/16/2020 10:56:21 am
I want to make my living room look nicer. It makes sense that hanging up some nice art could be a good choice for this! I'll have to see if I can get a professional to help me out with this. They would be able to ensure that the art I find ends up complimenting the rest of my home.
7/18/2020 07:05:14 am
Hi, Braden!
7/21/2020 09:59:32 pm
I liked that you pointed out that it would be smart to consider things as if the painting is unique or not. Personally, I would love to get a piece of artwork directly from an artist. That way, it could be a conversation piece for my living room as well.
7/27/2020 04:25:52 pm
Hi, Penelope!
7/21/2020 10:07:35 pm
I like that you said that if I'm planning to have an artwork become the focal point of a room, especially if it's an original work, I should invest in a larger piece. My husband and I are having our home renovated, and we want to incorporate contemporary art painting in our home. I'll follow your advice and get large artworks for our walls, and get smaller paintings for our entryway and bathrooms. Thanks for this helpful advice!
7/27/2020 04:27:50 pm
Hi, Levi!
7/22/2020 04:59:24 pm
My wife and I are looking to purchase some unique artwork that we can decorate our bedroom with. I really liked it when you explained that it is easier than ever to find original paintings. Maybe it would be a good idea for us to find an online gallery that we can browse so that we can find some pieces that we like.
9/14/2020 10:38:21 am
Hi, Thomas!
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8/5/2020 02:51:23 pm
Hi, Anne!
8/5/2020 10:41:02 am
I like what you said about taking into account what emotion you want your art to invoke when choosing pieces. My sister wants to make sure that her home looks nice in the coming weeks. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for interior designers who can help her with this.
8/5/2020 02:53:18 pm
Hi, Greg!
8/5/2020 10:41:09 am
I like the idea of having some larger artwork to help make it the focal pint of the room. I would think that making it too big would look a bit off in a smaller room though. I should consider getting someone to help me chose the right size of artwork to hang in my house to make sure it looks nice.
8/5/2020 02:55:32 pm
Hi, Tyler!
9/2/2020 01:48:41 pm
Thanks so much for reading!
8/18/2020 09:01:51 am
Tip when purchasing fine art photography print mediums. Be sure to check directly with the artists before you purchase to confirm the print media is UV protected and archival quality material.
8/20/2020 10:40:03 am
Hi, Thom!
9/2/2020 06:00:52 am
It's interesting to read what other people thought about how to choose artwork for interior decorating and how it relates to them or their clients, as their perspective could possibly help you in the future.
9/2/2020 01:50:02 pm
Hi, there!
It's a great point that your home is a really important part of your relaxation in your life. My brother is designing a new home and he wants to get some custom artwork in there. I love his idea to get a mural painted on a few walls so that it's exactly how he wants.
10/1/2020 12:35:59 pm
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9/29/2020 03:08:11 pm
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9/24/2020 10:19:21 am
I want to get some art to hang around my home, but I'm not sure how to go about it. It makes sense that I would want to ensure that I get a nice frame for the art! That seems like a good way to ensure that the art better matches the environment in my home.
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10/9/2020 01:16:05 pm
Thanks for explaining that walls with little or no direct sunlight are best for hanging wall art. My husband and I want to buy wall art from some of our favorite places we've traveled together since we started dating. I appreciate you teaching me how to protect the art while also hanging it in a stylish way!
10/12/2020 06:52:41 pm
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I really like your idea that your home is a big piece of art that you need to work on. My spouse and I are interested in hanging a lot more art this fall around our home. That way, it matches our style a lot more and looks great when we walk in through the front doors.
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Kylie Jenner started her lip kit company with $250,000 that she earned through modeling work. The young mother was recently named by Forbes as the youngest ever self-made billionaire, which prompted an outpour of responses from the internet.
While some users praised Kylie for her latest accomplishment, others had some concerns, including the Dictionary, who was the first to criticize the article's headline.
Self-made means having succeeded in life unaided. Used in a sentence: Forbes says that Kylie Jenner is a self-mad… https://t.co/1cJmEkP7tR— Dictionary.com (@Dictionary.com)1531315200.0
The site reported that the heated debate had resulted in an 18% increase of searches for the word "self-made" because… Well, words matter, ya know?
The article even caught the attention of self-identified accidental activist, Franchesca Ramsey, who acted as the voice of the national delegation of black girl magic when she chimed in on the matter via Twitter. She said:
erm. being born into extreme wealth & instant fame is the exact opposite of "self made" https://t.co/c9rZyx03Al— Franchesca Ramsey (@Franchesca Ramsey)1531318190.0
"erm. being born into extreme wealth & instant fame is the exact opposite of "self made"
"starting on 3rd base makes it real easy to get a home run. acknowledging that doesn't take away that person's success or wealth."
We can be happy for Kylie and correct misinformation at the same time.
As the heir of an empire built by her mother and sister, Kylie's success seems inevitable. Many argue that without the fame or the acclaim of her family name, Kylie wouldn't have reached her current status, and that the term "self-made" was used out of turn. Although the 20-year-old mogul's achievement is worth applause, the fact remains that being self-made involves making yourself.
"the lesson here is that if your parents have the connections to shop a reality show that launches when you're 10 so you're famous from childhood & have very famous siblings, maybe you too can pull yourself up from your bootstraps & start a company valued at billions #goals"
When a woman of color has a strong opinion that goes against the majority, her objections are written off as black girl rage, but sis was speaking facts. After a multitude of responses from furious Twitter warriors who sought to defend Kylie's privilege (or lack thereof), Franchesca tweeted:
"i apologize for saying Kylie Jenner was "born into wealth & fame" i totally ignored that she invested HER OWN 250k from modeling jobs she EARNED after using her reality tv checks to get plastic surgery to get modeling jobs & brand endorsements to start her company #SelfMadeWomen"
(L-R) Kylie Jenner attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show on June 21, 2018 in Paris, France; Comedian Franchesca Ramsey attends HBO's '2 Dope Queens' NYC slumber party premiere on January 31, 2018 in New York City.Photo: Pascal Le Segretain (Getty Images), Slaven Vlasic (Getty Im https://theglowup.theroot.com
As women, it's our job to have each other's backs and give credit where it's due. The fact is, in this situation, the credit isn't just owed to Kylie, whose business was built off the back of her family. Oh, and black culture. The Forbes article read:
"What her half-sister Kim Kardashian West did for booty, Jenner has done for full lips. Like Kardashian West, she has leveraged her assets to gain both fame and money. But while her sister is best-known for the former, Jenner has proved adept at the latter. In historic fashion."
We can all take a few lessons on Kylie and the way that she used her brand to leverage revenue, and nothing can take that away from her. But there is unacknowledged appropriation and nepotism all up and through this article, and me and Franchesca aren't here for it.
Franchesca tweeted:
"unfortunately when i was a teenager i didn't have Kylie Jenner to look up to. full lips weren't "like a thing" before her. my parents [didn't] have Olympic medals, brand endorsements, experience managing online personalities or any experience negotiating licensing deals on sex tapes."
"it was wrong of me [to] "come for" a young woman who's sacrificed SO MUCH to chase her dreams of repackage colorpop lip gloss AND put full lips on the map. as a black woman stating facts is really aggressive and threatening to the status quo. i should know better."
It is true that many of us were not born into multi-million dollar families, and were not afforded many of the opportunities that were given to Kylie Jenner. It is also true that money doesn't create a mindset. Kylie was given a headstart, but she used what she was given to leverage her brand and make close to a billion dollars.
Kylie had help. Our billionaire bestie, Oprah, did not. In both cases, the ball was in their court. They could have either used the resources and gifts that they were given, or squandered them all.
They both deserve applause for their accomplishments in a male-dominated world. Their challenges made them both who they are today.
But, they are not both self-made.
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ACPA are part of the new classification criteria for RA and often precede disease onset. So far dataon ACPA came from retrospective case-control studies in established RA, or from studies inrelatives from RA patients. From these studies it is known that ACPA preceding RA differs fromACPA in established RA. Moreover, the presence of ACPA increases the risk for RA in persons withjoint pain or undifferentiated RA. ACPA also predicts worse outcome in established RA. ACPA in preRA differs in isotypes, affinity and epitope recognition (together ACPA fine specificity) from ACPA inRA. At present there are no data available on ACPA characteristics in healthy individuals that willnot develop RA in the future.In the present study we want to investigate the presence and the predictive value of ACPA finespecificity in 60.000 LifeLines participants. Important data on environment, family, genes, andinflammation all are collected within LifeLines.Primary aim:Can specific characteristics of ACPA predict the development of RA; In the present study we willinvestigate the differences in fine specificity of ACPA from healthy persons versus ACPA associatedwith the development of RA in the (near) future.Secundary aims:Relation of ACPA fine specificity to environmental risk factors like smoking and genetic risk factorslike HLA-DRB1-SE.
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The Social Value of Shareholder Value
9 Pages Posted: 30 Apr 2014
Date Written: May 2014
Manuscript Type. Perspective.
Research Question/Issue. Can maximizing shareholder value maximize social value?.
Research Findings/Insights. If good corporate governance is defined as maximizing a firm's contribution to overall social welfare, shareholder valuation maximization can achieve this only if capital markets are functionally efficient, a concept quite distinct from the definitions of market efficiency usually found in finance textbooks. Functional efficient capital markets allocate capital to its highest value uses subject to achieving tolerable success toward other social goals, such as equality or environmental standards.
Theoretical/Academic Implications. Pressing top managers to maximize shareholder valuation is of questionable social value if share prices are either informationally inefficient (noisy) or informationally efficient but functionally inefficient (share prices faithfully reflect fundamental values, which depend on political lobbying, gaming complex regulations, etc., more than genuine productivity growth).
Practitioner/Policy Implications. Shareholder valuation, if surrounded by institutions that foster functional efficiency, is a readily observable, legally useful, and socially defensible barometer of corporate governance. The efficacy of corporate governance institutions associated with shareholder value thus depends on the bundle of political economy institutions that promote functional efficiency.
Keywords: Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Theories, Shareholder Value, Firm‐Level Governance Outcomes, National‐level Governance Outcomes
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"Leadership Initiative" Strategy
Raptor9 posted a question in Gameplay Questions and TutorialsOne of the more recent strategies available in the Admin building is the "Leadership Initiative". In a nutshell, it puts a premium on rewards from exploration and milestone gains but reduces the rewards from contracts. One of the effects it grants you is a "50% Science to field work gains." So my question is what all qualifies as "field work"? Obviously, conducting an experiment, taking a surface sample, or making a crew/EVA report is all field work, but what about science points gained from the Mobile Processing Lab? Does this count as "field work" since science data processed in the lab
How to maximize milestones?
wumpus posted a question in Gameplay Questions and TutorialsOne of my favorite improvements of 1.0.x (not sure it was in 1.0) was the milestone program that allowed players to have a separate source of funding from contracts for simply boldly going where no kerbal had gone before. Sometime since then (I think with 1.1.0) Squad added the "leadership initiative" which allowed players to greatly emphasize this part of the game (warning: there is a stiff reputation requirement to use these. I basically decided that 80% was as high as I could get it). At this point expect that hitting as many milestones as possible is critical to your funding. So ho
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Parenting is about risk management. You've probably vaccinated your kids, spent hundreds on car seats, and you stock your fridge with healthy food. Beyond that, you might have taken a hard look at your own safety, dietary habits, and fitness. After all, if something happens to you, what happens to your family?
Accidents and illnesses can happen to anyone, and if it happens to you or your kids, are you confident that your family health plan will have you covered? When you consider all the expenses involved with an extended hospital stay, that confidence might take a hit, and you might start shopping for supplemental hospitalization insurance.
What Is Hospitalization Insurance?
Hospitalization insurance is a supplemental policy purchased independently from your standard health plan. Where traditional health insurance pays your care providers or--after piles of paperwork and hours spent on the phone--reimburses you for expenses, supplemental insurance benefits are paid directly to you within days of your claim so you can use the funds as you see fit.
How Can I Use Hospital Insurance Benefits for Health Care?
Imagine you (or your partner, or your child) are hospitalized for a few days, a week, or even months. Hopefully, your health insurance will cover most of your hospital stay, your procedures, and your medications. It might even cover physical therapy and other expenses after you're released.
Or, it might not. Does your health plan have a cap on coverage? Are you limited to approved health providers when you want to seek treatment from an out-of-network clinic or specialist?
Supplemental hospital insurance will help you pay your deductibles, access your preferred doctors, and increase your options for treatments and procedures not covered by most traditional health plans.
Won't Our Health Insurance Cover Us?
Take a look at your current health plan. Like many Americans, you might have just enough insurance to meet the requirements set forth by the Affordable Care Act. This might mean you'll spend thousands of dollars before your plan pays out a dime. Aside from deductibles, these costs are much higher for those covered by so-called "inexpensive" policies:
• Co-insurance
• Monthly premiums
• Deductibles
• Co-pays
• Out-of-network bills
What will happen if, in an accident, you need extensive dental work, or you've injured your eyes? What if you've suffered emotional trauma? Dental, vision and mental health care are among the most common health plan "gaps." There are separate policies for dental insurance and vision insurance, but hospitalization insurance benefits can apply to any of the above so you have the best shot at a full recovery.
Unexpected Costs, Unexpected Benefits
Take some time to visualize how a medical crisis--of any severity or duration--will affect your family budget and routine. What will happen if one of your kids is hospitalized? How will your or your partner's hospitalization change the family dynamic? Even if you're divorced and co-parenting, you and your former spouse depend on each other to provide for your kids.
A hospital insurance cash payout can cover expenses that don't occur to us when we sign up for a health plan, and we rarely think about these costs until we're faced with an emergency. These are only some of the "non-medical" expenses you might experience when you or a loved one is hospitalized:
• Transportation, including ambulance costs
• Hotel stays
• Loss of income
• Mortgage payments
• Childcare
• Pet care and housesitting
• Family counseling
• Therapeutic massage
• Easy-to-prepare meals
• Travel costs for out-of-town supportive friends and family
Because it's paid out in a lump sum, you don't have to justify how you spend your hospitalization insurance benefits. You might choose to invest the cash in your child's education fund, save it for future health complications, or even take your family on vacation to celebrate a turning point in the recovery process. If your personal property or your vehicle suffered damage in a serious accident, you might even use your payout to cover home and auto insurance deductibles.
What's at Stake If We Don't Have Hospital Insurance?
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation recently published a report on the cost of inadequate health coverage, and the effect these costs have on their well-being: "Three in ten (29 percent) Americans report problems paying medical bills...among those reporting problems paying medical bills, seven in ten (73 percent) report cutting back spending on food, clothing, or basic household items."
And this is data collected from families with health insurance coverage.
Now that you have a better sense of the peripheral costs of a hospital stay, ask yourself these questions:
What will prevent us from losing our home? And if we do, how will we cover moving expenses?
What kind of coverage will ensure that our injured or ill loved one will get the care they need?
How will we afford to pay our bills and tuition costs, and keep food on the table?
How will we protect our credit ratings?
What will protect us from dipping into our retirement or education funds when we face unexpected medical bills?
If you can't answer any of these questions with "my current health plan," you might want to consider supplemental hospitalization insurance. You don't want to be among the millions of Americans who decline routine or required treatments, abandon or ration their prescription medications, or are forced to participate in follow-up medical visits due to the expense of deductibles and co-pays.
Live a Confident and Active Life: Have a Backup Plan
With supplemental insurance, you're better insulated against risk. You might not be able to protect your kids from bumps and bruises, serious injury, or illness, but hospitalization insurance is there for your family when the unexpected arises.
Think of supplemental insurance as a savings account set aside for the sole purpose of insulting you, your family, and your other savings commitments from financial distress. Where you might raid your savings for an expensive car repair or a home improvement project, it's unlikely your nest egg will survive a devastating health crisis.
With hospital and accidental injury policies in place, you might feel better about dusting off that adventure sports equipment and bringing your family along for fun. Life's about taking calculated risks, and supplemental insurance lets you manage them with confidence.
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Nicola Sturgeon has branded British PM Boris Johnson a 'scaredy-cat' after he said he would never face her on a TV debate. Sturgeon, the SNP leader, was excluded from Tuesday evening's ITV debate between Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Johnson said ahead of the debate that he would only debate with 'serious candidates'.
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Sula – Shiraz, Nashik, 2016
Sula Vineyards is at the forefront of the Indian wine revolution. The wines are served in the best restaurants worldwide. A smooth, medium-bodied red wine accentuated by ripe cherry and plum fruit, with attractive aromas of black pepper.
91 Points Wine Enthusiast (2012 vintage)
"Aromas of blackberry, cherry preserves, white chocolate and a hint of green pepper prepare the taste buds for flavors of forest-fruit, smoked pork, black pepper, violet and almond blossom. A trio of fruit, savory tones and spice travels across the palate on a layer of smooth tannins, leading to a smoky finish." M.D. (12/31/2014)
Sula Vineyards. Situated 180 km northeast of Mumbai, Nashik is India's largest grape-growing region, but had traditionally never been used to grow wine grapes. Wondering why, an enterprising, Stanford-trained engineer named Rajeev Samant quit his hi-tech Silicon Valley job in 1993 to do some investigating.
A little research quickly showed that the Nashik climate was not only perfect for wine grapes, but was also on par with winegrowing regions in Spain, California, and Australia. His determination doubled and Rajeev returned to California in search of a winemaker. In Sonoma County he found Kerry Damskey, an eminent Californian winemaker, who enthusiastically agreed to help start a winery on Rajeev's 30 acre family estate.
In 1997, the duo took the revolutionary step of planting French Sauvignon Blanc and Californian Chenin Blanc, varieties that had never before been planted in India. The first Sula wines, released in 2000, were widely acclaimed as India's best white wines.
Since its inception, Sula has rapidly established itself as India's Leading Premium Wine Producer, helping spark a wine revolution that has seen consumption grow at 25% annually and several new wineries come up in the Nashik area. In November 2002, Wine Spectator – the world's No.1 wine magazine – did a five-page feature on Sula, a proud first for an Indian winery.
A second winery with three times the capacity of the first was completed in late 2004 to keep up with demand, and a third million litre winery started operations in 2006. Sula has expanded from the original 30 acre family estate to about 1,800 acres (owned and contracted) under plantation, both in Nashik as well as in nearby Dindori, India's upcoming wine region. Varietals planted include Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel and Merlot along with Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Riesling. In addition to having a wide distribution network within India, Sula also exports its wines internationally, as well as importing and distributing wines from leading producers worldwide. In 2005, Sula proudly launched its first reserve wine, the Dindori Reserve Shiraz, as well as India's first dessert wine, the Late Harvest Chenin Blanc.
The winery and vineyards are open to the public for educational tours, and the beautiful Tasting Room invites visitors to enjoy their favourite Sula wines amidst spectacular views of the vineyards and surrounding lakes and hills. The nearby Sula amphitheatre is an impressive location for events and social gatherings and is available for bookings. Visitors can now spend a few nights in paradise at BEYOND, Sula's new exclusive accommodation on the vineyards with a beautiful lake view.
Firmly committed to remaining at the forefront of Indian wines, Sula continues to experiment with new varietals, engage in sustainable agriculture, support the local rural economy, and, of course, make wines of outstanding quality and superb value.


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Preventing a Wave of Evictions and Foreclosures
"The moratorium currently provides temporary protection to many households who have suffered a loss in income during the pandemic – but its just that – temporary. When the time ultimately comes to end the moratorium, it is unlikely that most renters will immediately be in a position to pay back months of unpaid rent," Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said. "We need to provide both renters and property owners with robust support and interventions in order to prevent massive evictions and foreclosures that could lead to a tsunami of Angelenos becoming homeless."
"COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on families who had already been scraping by paycheck to paycheck," Supervisor Kuehl said. "The County's eviction and foreclosure moratorium have helped keep many of those residents in their homes. When the time comes to lift the moratorium, people who fell behind in their rent will face the nearly-impossible task of trying to pay current and back rent at the same time. We need a plan to avoid a surge of new evictions and homelessness, and this motion will deliver that plan."
The Board directed the County's Department of Consumer and Business Affairs to develop the plan in coordination with the County's CEO, Counsel, and Development Authority. The plan should include programmatic and legislative strategies, and be presented to the Board in 30 days.
The Board enacted a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions in the County's unincorporated areas in March, then later expanded it to all jurisdictions countywide that had not already adopted their own moratoria. In May, the Board decided the moratoria could be extended on a month-to-month basis as needed.
Meanwhile, the County's eviction moratorium, reinforced by an Executive Order from Governor Gavin Newsom, applies to people unable to pay rent due to the following circumstances:
- Being diagnosed with COVID-19, or caring for a household or family member diagnosed with COVID-19;
- A layoff, loss of hours, or other income reduction resulting from a business closure or other economic or employer impacts of COVID-19;
- Compliance with a recommendation from the County's Health Officer to stay home, self-quarantine, or avoid congregating with others during the state of emergency;
- Extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses related to diagnosis and testing for and/or treatment of COVID-19; or
- Childcare needs arising from school closures related to COVID-19.
The Board also voted to extend the Eviction Moratorium until July 30, 2020, at which time they are slated to revisit whether it should be further continued.


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Use Social Media Marketing To Win Customers
Social media marketing is the newest and boost their bottom line. Social media is easy to use and affordable, without breaking the bank in advertising costs. The below article will help you can begin using these abilities and implementing them into your advertising plan.
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Don't simply push products blindly upon any reader that happens to scan through your products.Post stories or a story from other people that has to do with you niche or industry. You can get people engaged by running contests, post pictures and ask questions. Instead of focusing on strategic product placement, focus on product engagement. If you can help your customers to associate the brand with their own personal identity, they will buy it.
Allow consumers to easily subscribe to your customers to follow you on a variety of social networks. Many people log onto their favorite social media sites every day, so allowing them to view your content via social media outlets is a wonderful idea.
It takes some time and patience to construct a presence on any social media network. It is not likely that you will have thousands of followers on your first days. It is possible and has been done before, but your social media posts are unlikely to become global sensations within minutes. You must simply build your profile and followers will happen for you!
Post new messages on Twitter as frequently as possible.
The titles should have keywords that relate to the products you sell and the industry you are relevant to your business.
When you place advertising on your social media pages, the ads need to be placed on the page so they'll be seen often. If you do not make sure that you have your ad located where you want, it is possible the ads will not get any attention, and therefore not generate any business.
You will not have a successful with social media promotion if you do not have a good understanding of your target audience. You need to find out what these people are using social networks for, what they do there and what kinds of content they are seeking.
If you update your company's blog, make sure you highlight new content after publication on social media sites. This is a very effective way to immediately inform all of your followers that your site that they may want to check out.
When using social media, it is important to carefully review all content that is posted on behalf of your business. If you make an embarrassing mistake, your content could quickly go viral.You want to get attention from people, but it might not be good press.
With social media marketing, you will not have to worry all the time about how much money you are spending. Instead of investing big bucks, you will instead invest time to produce and release quality content through many different mediums. By pulling the right people to your page and keeping them, you have greatly complimented your potential customer base.


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Highway Thru Hell - Season 7
See how a local heavy recovery firm works through the hard winters helping highway users that have fallen victim to the brutal road conditions. Their essential service keeps the traffic on the highways thru hell moving.
Genre: Documentary
Actor: Jamie Davis, Dave Pettitt, Al Quiring, Adam Gazzola, Nik Duperon, Kevin Ritchie, Colin McLean, Brandon Kodallas
Country: United States
Duration: 60 min
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During the sass's, two men started as poor, working class citizens with a dream, a dream to become wealthy and be able to support their families. Both of these men made their dreams come true by ruthless tactics and sometimes were looked down on. These two men were Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller, the original entrepreneurs of America. Both men acquired mass fortunes and lived extravagant lives after they had retired, but they used their money for good; they helped fund multiple charities, build libraries, hospitals and colleges.
Even when they were amassing their fortunes they were helping the common man, they created thousands upon thousands of Jobs, some of which were low wages for long hours, but it got the food on the table for these men. I believe that what Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller did bettered America, not Just then but now as well. Andrew Carnegie was born in Ireland to a poor farmer, at the age of 13 he came with his family to America in search of hope and a new life. After taking one step on American soil, he had already gotten a Job and was working his way up the corporate ladder. Read also Andrew Jackson, Tyrant or Hero essay.
He worked directly under the business men of his time, learning the ropes and the tricks to making people happy. After successfully investing in the stock market, he used the money he had to start his own company, Carnegie Steel, and began his ruthless rule over the steel industry. He used vertical integration, a tactic that meaner that he bought out all the companies who supplied him or had some control over the market, like the coal mines, the distributors, anyone he considered a "middle-man" that could change the prices.
So, after amassing his fortunes in the steel industry, he decided to sell it to J. P. Morgan for 400 million dollars, giving him enough to retire happily for the rest of his life. In his retirement he became a philanthropist and gave millions of dollars to charities and other non-profit organizations. He created Jobs for thousands of Americans who needed one. John Davison Rockefeller was born in Ohio to a poor working class family. While growing up he noticed that the supply of fuel was high and also that demands for it were slowly increasing.
He decided to go into business with his brother and some of his close friends and started, "Standard Oil", when Henry Ford came out with the Model-T demand for petroleum and oil skyrocketed, bringing wealth Rockefeller. But this wasn't enough for him, he bought out the other members of his company so he could fully control it, and after he had the power of his own went and bought out all of the other competitors in the oil business, also known as Lateral Integration. At the point of his retirement, Rockefeller was estimated to be worth over a billion dollars, making him one of the wealthiest men in the world.
He used this money to establish hospitals, libraries and other areas of needs in the community to give back for the ruthlessness he sometimes showed. Like Carnegie, he gave Jobs to thousands upon thousands of workers and created numerous amounts of Jobs for everyone. These two men where both very smart and knew how to make millions of dollars. They were both ruthless in their purchases of their competitors, but also gave back millions of dollars to the communities in order to build up the future of our great country. They have paved the way for millions of other entrepreneurs to make their fortunes.
Although some believe that it isn't fair for one person to control the wealth of millions of people, if we didn't have someone that strives for the best, then our society would fall apart and everyone would sit around and Just do what they have to do to get by. Its people like Carnegie and Rockefeller that make the world spin, that help our economy and I believe that the wealthy now should learn from these men, in our times we have Bill Gates who follows in the footprints and give millions of dollars to the less fortunate. If not for Carnegie and Rockefeller, I believe that our society would have fallen apart.
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1) CHI 5, Q: I believe that Carnegie and Rockefeller actions were more beneficial to the country then bad. They both showed that anyone can make it here and that all o need is hard work and determination to make millions of dollars. Not only did they increase the amount of Jobs but they were also adamant philanthropists who gave back millions of their earning to the communities and bettered America.
2) Chi 5 Q: The new wave of immigrants from 1880-1910 were poor Europeans from Eastern and Southern Europe.
Most of them were Roman Catholic and didn't have much to their names. When they arrived at Ellis Island, most of them did not know the language and didn't know anyone here that could help them. Many people took advantage of these people and gave them Jobs that no one else wanted for wages hat would barely get them by.
3) Chi 6 IQ: Ida Darrell, Upton Sinclair and many other "muck-rackets" changed the lives of the working class citizens by revealing the true sides of how they lived their lives and what these politicians and executives were doing to make the lives of the poor, harder.
Upton Sinclair revealed how the meatpacking industry was taking advantage of the poor inspection laws and how they were disgustingly producing the meats that people ate on a daily basis. Darrell and others exposed the living conditions of the poor and how the political machines were running politics in America.
4) Chi Q: Theodore Roosevelt is arguably one of the most popular and successful presidents that we have had. He laid the foundations for presidents to come and made many changes to the lives the people lived.
He broke up monopolies so that people would have equal opportunity and that sales prices couldn't be manipulated in order for maximum profits. Also he made peace with the Coal Miners and the executives which allowed for coal to be processed again. He believed in a "Square Deal" that allowed everyone to get an equal share.
5) Chi 6 Q: Teddy Roosevelt had a huge impact on everything after his presidency. In 1908 he decided not to run for re-election and instead hand-picked Taft to be his successor as President.
Once Taft was in office, Roosevelt left the country and went to Africa on safaris. When he returned he was appalled to see what Taft had done with the Job. So, in 1912 Roosevelt decided to run again but the Republicans didn't back him because Taft was the reigning president. So Roosevelt decided to create his own "Bull-Moose" party or the progressive party and run for president. By running though he created a split in the republican voting which allowed for the Democrat, Wilson, to win the election.


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The historic city of Changsha has developed into a modern city with international vision and improved living and business environment. Zhao Yong
The historic city of Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan province, can be traced back 3,000 years. It is home to the Yuelu Academy - one of the most renowned of the nation's ancient schools, dating from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and still offering educational programs today - as well as a tomb from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), a key archaeological discovery of the last century, and many other historical relics.
The local government of Changsha has now laid plans to create new renown and make the city into a better place for both living and business, said Mayor Zhang Jianfei.
With 13.5 percent average annual growth in gross domestic product, Changsha has been on track to becoming a dynamic modern city over the past three decades of reform and opening up.
In 2008, the city's comprehensive economic strength ranked ninth among all the provincial capitals in China.
Since Zhang assumed the position of mayor two years ago, the city government has developed a blueprint to build Changsha into metropolis with international vision, and excellent living and business environment.
"We implemented a range of new measures beginning last year, including renewing urban planning, supporting the startup and development of small and medium-sized enterprises, guiding and encouraging the development of the private economy and offering new policies to stimulate employment," he said.
He said expanding Changsha's road capacity to alleviate traffic congestion and improving the environment are the highlights of the new urban development plan. With completion of a number of key road construction projects such as Jinzhou Avenue, the city's traffic capacity increased by 20 percent last year.
"And this year road capacity will increase a further 15 percent," said the mayor.
To protect the environment, the city is now implementing a three-year action plan that will result in its sewage treatment rate surpassing 80 percent, Zhang said. Other measures will ensure excellent air quality 90 percent of the days each year, he said.
Another initiative to improve the living standard for Changsha's residents is the extension of the social security system to include free education, medical insurance, unemployment insurance and the provision of economically affordable housing.
Last year, spending on those measures accounted for 79 percent of the government's budget. As a result, registered urban unemployment rate was less than 4 percent and there were no additional zero-employment families. All students in the nine-year compulsory education period received free tuition.
New experiment
Zhang said in late 2007, Changsha, along with the neighboring cities of Zhuzhou and Xiangtan, was approved by the State as an experimental zone for building a resource-saving and environmentally friendly society.
"In the next few decades, environmental protection and saving resources will be the key words in Changsha's development," said the mayor.
The city will give development priority to hi-tech and modern service industries and decline highly polluting and high energy consuming projects, according to Zhang.
In addition to industrial development, resources saving and environmental factors will govern urban construction.
"We should minimize the use of land, control the costs and maximize the lifecycle of the urban construction projects," Zhang said.
The mayor said the local government will pay more attention to the durability of urban projects, explaining that "the longer lifecycle means the fewer resources consumption and the lower cost in the long run".
He added that Changsha's urban construction should not degrade the landscape, mountains, rivers, lakes, forests or grasslands.
Business environment
Zhang believed the strict environmental threshold will not scare investors away, but will instead make Changsha more attractive to businesses from both home and abroad.
Even amid the global economic downturn, Changsha's economy grew 14.5 percent in the first three quarters of this year compared to the same period of last year.
Keeping the economy stable and growing is another primary task for the Changsha government, which has assisted with various approaches to help enterprises solve funding problems, including establishing credit guarantee programs, facilitating the cooperation between banks and enterprises, and encouraging and supporting enterprises to go public and to raise funds in other ways.
It has also streamlined its own administrative procedures. Compared to 2007, the time a business startup spends on needed approvals and documents has been shortened by 60 percent.
In addition, the government has also eliminated 208 types of administrative charges, greatly reducing the costs of enterprises.
Meanwhile, the city has channeled huge investment in improving infrastructure projects, including the construction of its Metro Line 2 and a tunnel under the Xiangjiang River, as well as upgrading navigable reaches of the waterway.
A number of world-class businesses, including automakers of BYD and Guangqi-Fiat, recently launched operations in Changsha.
(China Daily 12/03/2009 page7)


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The Fight Over Bookstore And How To Get It
It actually should not want stating, nevertheless unfortunately it nonetheless does. Irrespective of you're doing whereas within the library, whether or not or not speaking to the librarian or taking down notes, you will want to be as quiet as potential. Libraries are places the … Read the rest


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Stories of Impact
Your support of the Library Foundation helps San Diegans succeed in education, employment, and entrepreneurship and keeps our communities engaged and empowered. Below are stories of impact in these areas that your support makes possible.
Open and free to everyone, the Library is central to San Diego's educational landscape with impactful programs for learners of all ages.
Kimberly credits the Library not only for fostering daughter Sati's deep love of reading but also for helping her become a comfortable, confident and engaged five-year-old.
Sati's health challenges led Kimberly to home school her daughter, with the Library providing Sati's first school and community experiences. Kimberly's family has regularly visited the Library since Sati was just one year old. The family participates in the Summer Reading Program every year and also threw themselves into the Library's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. At a fifth birthday celebrationl, held at storytime at the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, Sati completed her thousandth book.
The Library has been equally important to Sati's social development. When Sati first visited storytime, she rarely left her mother's lap. Over time, she's become more comfortable and confident, building trusting relationships with her "Library family." Kimberly appreciates the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library staff's role in getting Sati's education off to a positive start, and for helping her grow into a community builder, developer, and socially-conscious advocate of learning.
"We are sincerely thankful for everything and every one the Library gives our family," Kimberly says.
At the San Ysidro Library opening, Julieta Guzman speaks about why the Library is so important to her.
Libraries empower people to find the skills and information they need to succeed in school, the workplace and the community.
With the Library's support, Sasha Horne's future is bright. Starting in her sophomore year of high school, Sasha began participating in the Library's Admit One College Prep Academy, which helps students embarking on the college admission process with free test preparation practice and advice from college admission experts. Participants learn essay writing and gain access to financial aid tips, college fairs, and more.
The Library has supported Sasha throughout her education. In elementary school, she participated in the Summer Reading Program and she received free homework help in the Do Your Homework @ the Library program. When she needed help with her Spanish language class, she got free tutoring at the Library. Sasha said this support helped her maintain good grades and score well on the PSAT and SAT exams. Sasha decided to attend Hofstra University in New York where she is pursuing a dual major in political science and economics. She is looking to intern at the United Nations and hopes to run for public office one day.
The Library is taking the lead in gearing tomorrow's workforce for success, helping San Diegans qualify for and secure high-paying jobs.
Oscar Acevedo knows he wants to be a software engineer and program his own video games. Someday he wants to start his own video game company.
Now a freshman at UC San Diego, Oscar is well on his way. He entered college with programming credits and a Java certificate under his belt, thanks to the Library. He also has tutored teens and completed a paid internship at a software engineering firm, experiences made possible through Library programs.
As a high school freshman, Oscar enrolled in an after-school robotics program at the Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common. He enjoyed it so much that he decided to take a weekly Library programming class. By the end of the first year, he had programmed his own video game. He remained in the program for four years to prepare for the Java programming certificate exam.
"With the instructors' help, you realize you can do it," Oscar says. "And once you get it, you want to do it again and again."
In his junior year, Oscar earned college credits by completing the Library's NExT software engineering classes. He also began volunteering every weekend at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, tutoring teens in the Legler Benbough IDEA Lab. "I was glad to share my experiences and motivate others," he says. By his senior year, Oscar had secured a paid internship with a San Diego software firm where he would shadow engineers.
These experiences, Oscar says, made him not only a more competitive candidate when applying at UC San Diego, but also a better student and communicator. "I'm glad the Library helped me build on my love of video games to make it my focus in school, and what will be my career," he says.
The Library gives entrepreneurs access to resources that are key to succeeding in today's maker, gig, and sharing economies.
Jamar Williams credits the Library for helping get his business off the ground—literally. Originally working in banking, Jamar saw an untapped market for using drones to provide display advertising after he used one to produce a music video. He met Xavier Rodriguez, a retired Marine helicopter mechanic, and together they launched PromoDrone.
The duo first created rudimentary designs in Jamar's garage and paid a 3D printing firm to produce parts, some of which cost $100 apiece. With costs becoming prohibitive, the duo was unsure how to move forward. They soon learned about the Library's Innovation Lab which offers free 3D printing and scanning equipment, as well as expert staff. The pair spent several months in the Lab printing and testing parts. The staff helped troubleshoot printing problems and perfect their current design.
Jamar says the Library helped jump-start PromoDrone. The firm has expanded to use drones to capture images and video, broadcast high-definition live streams of events and use real-time video for event analytics. Today, Jamar and Xavier are busy with new clients and their business outlook is strong. "It all started here," Jamar says of the Library's Innovation Lab.
Libraries are an important "third place" for San Diegans to engage with their community, where neighbors gather to celebrate culture, hear great music, appreciate art, and discuss common issues.
At the lowest point in his life, Jeff Scarlett found support, a sense of "home," and motivation to turn things around at the North Clairemont Branch Library.
After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Jeff's life spiraled when he became dependent on drugs after back surgery. He lost his job, his home and custody of his daughter. He contemplated suicide.
During these times, the North Clairemont Library was Jeff's safe haven. "There was always someone to help me," Jeff says. "People treat you like you are somebody. Here I was somebody."
Jeff Scarlett's story of Library impact.
Jeff used the computers daily to connect with his daughter in North Carolina. An avid reader of mysteries, Jeff read the branch's entire collection and got a Library card to check out books and CDs. The Library staff's support and respect were key in his rehabilitation.
Receiving his Library card was a turning point, Jeff says. The Library "trusting me to check out things meant the world to me." It helped motivate him to enter rehab. In late 2018, Jeff celebrated four years of being off drugs, off the streets and back at work.
"Libraries are very important to every community," Jeff says. "People are truly blessed to have libraries in their communities."


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Arab countries and EU condemn settlement expansion in the West Bank
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The Assistant Secretary-General for Palestine and the Occupied Arab Territories at the Arab League, Dr. Said Abu Ali, on Thursday condemned the decision of the Israeli occupation authority to establish 2,300 new housing units in the West Bank. "The new resolution comes in the context of an unprecedented accelerated settlement attack in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem, which constitutes a grave violation of the rules of international law, resolutions of international legitimacy and Israeli refusal to undermine the foundations of a two-state solution expressing legitimacy and the will of the international community," he said.
The European Union also rejected Israeli plans, saying in a statement that its position on settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territories is clear and unchanged, stressing the need to stop illegal settlement activities, under international law, which undermine the possibility of a two-state solution and achieve lasting peace. "It looks forward to the full implementation by the Israeli authorities of its obligations as an occupying power under international humanitarian law, to stop the policy of building and expanding settlements, to allocate land for exclusive Israeli use, and to deprive Palestinians of their right to development," it said.
And built 650 new housing units in the settlement of "Beit El" east of Ramallah today, in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


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