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The Continued Rise of STEM:
4 Indicators the STEM Market Is Driving the Talent Economy
How is STEM impacting the talent economy and how can you leverage it?
cience, technology, engineering and mathematics are part of everyday life as well as the business world. These subjects, collectively known as STEM, have become higher priority in recent years as the interest in their general and occupational impact continues to rise. STEM education provides skills and knowledge that can be applied to many occupations. The discipline-specific knowledge along with innovation and problem-solving skills are important to the future of organizations worldwide.
Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
t's hard to believe that we're in the final quarter of 2017.
The end of any calendar year is always a good time to reflect. For the editors at Talent Economy, 2017 was an especially significant year. It was our first full year as a publication. When we launched Talent Economy a little more than a year ago, none of us could have imagined the reception it would get, both with business leaders who had become devoted readers of its predecessor, Talent Management, and with the thousands of new readers who have visited our website, subscribed to our email newsletters, listened to our podcast or watched any of our videos. As editor, it has been a pleasure serving you.
But for the select few that had become accustomed to receiving the printed quarterly journal in the mail, times are changing — or should I say, we're finally catching up. It's no secret that the business model behind print journalism is well into its decline. Outlets with cherished histories of publishing in print have seen their advertising dollars dwindle and their readership move online. To start, we wanted to provide our readers with at least a taste of that print experience by publishing in print four times a year with long-form, research-based stories that uncovered some of the most nuanced trends shaping the world of business and talent. By all objective measures, we at Talent Economy succeeded mightily. Our quarterly journal stories continue to this day to be some of the most talked-about and well-visited stories online, and they're common fodder among readers who write me regularly over email.
This, in an odd way, is exactly why we're no longer printing the journal. Instead of sending the quarterly to a fraction of our readers, moving it to a more native, digital format allows us to distribute some of the best Talent Economy content to a wider audience. As you scroll down the new digital edition of the quarterly, you'll quickly notice that the illustrative and design elements that made the journal great in its first year are even better now, thanks to enhanced ability to add motion, audio and video to the reader experience. What's more, the experience is adaptable no matter what device you're using. Whether it's desktop, tablet or smartphone, Talent Economy's digitally delivered quarterly journal is now optimized fully with the modern-day reader in mind — all while maintaining the polish and sophistication of a printed journal.
To this end, we feel that the journal is more essential than ever to the Talent Economy experience. Having a truly reader friendly digital experience with make consuming the journal and the rest of the publication's content more intertwined.
While we may have changed the way you receive and experience the journal, that doesn't mean we've taken away much of what makes it an essential read for any business or talent executive. Although we've traded thumb turning with a scroll or touch screen swipe, it is still packed with dynamic features crammed with high-level insights, research and perspectives to help you navigate the ongoing complexity of today's business landscape.
So welcome to the new and improved Talent Economy quarterly journal experience.
Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
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CONTRIBUTING ILLUSTRATORS Christina Chung, Lauren Rebbeck, Jovanna Tosello
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Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
Fighting Inequality
Wealth inequality is likely to be written about as a defining theme of our era, but how business leaders react to it will go a long way toward shaping how history remembers it.
by Frank Kalman
ime will tell how history will define our current era of business, but if there's anything of certainty we can expect future historians to write, it will be that rising global inequality among developed nations will be a defining story of our time.
Indeed, as French economist Thomas Piketty famously outlined in his 2014 tome "Capital in the Twenty-First Century," we're at a point in time where the concentration of wealth is so profound that it threatens the very fabric of democratic society. Perhaps nowhere has this been more prevalent than in the United States, where inequality, both in terms of wealth and social, quickly emerged among the defining themes of the country's 2016 presidential election.
That event ultimately propelled, ironically, a billionaire, Donald Trump, into the White House on the heels of support from voters who felt that economic opportunity had long passed them by thanks to globalization and technology — two forces, Piketty argues, that have contributed to global wealth inequality in the first place.
But as our cover story in this issue shows, inequality has proven to take on many forms. And its influence over some of the basic tenets of our society — namely education, executive pay and technology — appears likely to have a major influence over the flow of talent in the labor market.
3 Ways Generation Z Will Transform the Workplace
by Ryan Jenkins
ollowing the entrance of millennials, Generation Z, defined as those born after 1998, has begun creeping its way into the workplace.
Gen Z has been raised in an on-demand culture and been shaped by ubiquitous connectivity, social media, mobile technology, a post-9/11 world and a deep recession. This is a generation of self-starters, self-learners and self-motivators who are eager to leave their mark on the world.
Gen Z will be showing up to work sooner than you think. Here are three ways the generation will transform the workplace.
With Their Desire for Multiple Career Roles and Routes
It's not uncommon for members of this generation to be managing multiple major life projects. For instance, they might be pursuing a college degree, performing routine maintenance on their own productivity app and growing a YouTube audience.
How Digital Nudges Transform Workforce Management
by Michelle V. Rafter
igital nudges are everywhere.
The email from the benefits team reminding employees to update their health care preferences — that's a nudge. So are the notifications managers send workers on their smartphones telling them when their next shift starts. As are group texts from people in a leadership training class reporting their progress.
Mobile devices, enterprise social network tools and other workplace apps have made it easy to deploy such digital nudges to encourage behaviors that benefit both employees and the organization. Companies are using digital nudges to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, improve communications, meet individual and team objectives, and boost performance in other ways.
Danny Garcia, chief executive of JDS Security Services in Chula Vista, California, has used nudges for a few years to remind security guards of upcoming shifts. The business wouldn't be the same without them. "They make it easier," Garcia said.
How to Measure Your Company's Executive Team?
by Alice Cahill, Lawrence R. McEvoy II and Laura Quinn
When it comes to creating a culture that empowers the entire company, there is no single silver bullet.
But if you could implement just one development initiative, ensuring your executive team is as effective as possible might bring you the biggest return on investment for your dollars.
Executive teams are more than just a group of senior leaders. Individually and collectively, how they function creates the template that other teams throughout the company follow.
Is the Skills Gap Real?
by Lauren Dixon
When companies face difficulties filling open roles, whose fault is it? Are prospective candidates not seeing the listing? Or are the candidates out there just not qualified for the role?
Many business leaders cite the skills gap — a mismatch between the skills needed and the talent with the right skills — as the main reason for their troubles. There are constantly new technologies disrupting the skills needed to perform certain roles, but can't businesses just train new hires? There are more than 5 million open roles and about 7 million people unemployed, so aren't there enough people to fill these jobs?
Conundrums like these are why some experts feel the magnitude of the skills gap is overblown.
5 Practices Firms Can Use to Fight Off Overworking
by Alice Cahill, Lawrence R. McEvoy II and Laura Quinn
Research has shown that working too much isn't good for productivity. Here are five practices organizations can use to get employees to work less and be more productive as a result.
Tamar Elkeles Is Investing in Talent
by Frank Kalman
Tamar Elkeles is no stranger to the world of startups — or high growth, for that matter.
In 1992, Elkeles joined technology company Qualcomm Inc. just after its initial public offering in December 1991. At the time, Qualcomm had roughly 700 employees, Elkeles said, and when she left the firm, about two and a half decades later, it had grown into a 31,000-employee juggernaut.
Elkeles was there through it all, most recently as the company's vice president of learning and organizational development and as its chief learning officer — a role that had her overseeing Qualcomm's entire employee development and organizational learning operation.
Still, Elkeles' latest role puts her in what many would consider an entirely different world. With Silicon Valley riding its biggest wave since the dot-com boom of the early 2000s, and as valuations for privately funded startups reach all-time highs, Elkeles finds herself in the middle of it all as the chief talent officer at venture capital firm Atlantic Bridge Capital LLP.
Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
by Susan Kushnir
illustrations by Jovanna Tosello
The profession has come a long way in the last decade. How has it evolved, where does it need to improve and what does its future hold?
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haotic, largely unexplored, and fraught with risk, yet immensely promising" is a description of the coaching industry from "The Wild West of Executive Coaching," a 2004 ground-breaking article in Harvard Business Review by the president and CEO of the Executive Coaching Network, Alyssa Freas, and U.S. top 50 coach Stratford Sherman.
Flash forward more than a decade later. Are we still in the midst of a coaching rodeo? Has the field continued to gallop ahead but in many directions?
The answer is complicated. It is true that the executive coaching industry still comes with its share of fuzzy evaluation metrics, a lack of standard qualifications and uneven execution, but in many ways, the field has also evolved — and in unexpected ways.
Here I examine the areas in which the executive coaching industry has properly evolved — as well as the areas where there is still room for improvement.
Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
By John W. Boudreau and Edward E. Lawler III
illustrations by Christina Chung
How do human resources organizations measure their efficiency, effectiveness and impact?
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hat human resources measurement and analytics features are most associated with HR leaders' ratings of the function's organizational effectiveness and performance? Do organizational effectiveness and performance tend to be associated with measuring HR departmental efficiency and the quality of its services? Are they associated more with measuring "strategic" or "outside-in" features, such as improving the decisions of non-HR leaders?
In this article, we will report some of the findings from our 2016 survey of HR leaders in more than 100 large U.S. corporations. The full report will appear in our forthcoming book, "Human Resource Excellence: An Assessment of Strategies and Trends," which will be published in 2018. We will also compare the findings of our 2016 survey, with the findings from our 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2013 surveys. Our focus will be on HR metrics and analytics. We will examine the extent to which HR organizations measure their efficiency, effectiveness and impact, as well as the effectiveness of the metrics and analytics systems for HR operations and strategic outcomes.
Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
Large-Scale Inequality
Through three parts — education, wealth and technology — Talent Economy examines the effects social and financial imbalance have on the quality and future of workplace talent.
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Can the U.S. Education System Fix Inequality?
By Lauren Dixon
he education system of the United States, from primary school through higher ed, must overcome a number of obstacles to smooth the widening inequality gap contributing to businesses' ability to source diverse pools of talent.
"Education is about creating a level playing field," said Andreas Schleicher, director for the directorate of education and skills, as well as special adviser on education policy to the secretary-general at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. "Where you do have educational outcomes set by social background, you'll see that translated to economic opportunity. I do think the link is robust and strong."
Equal Opportunity?
Opportunity, however, remains unequal for many minority and low-income groups in the U.S. education system.
The U.S. Supreme Court effectively ended segregation in public schools in 1954 with its Brown v. Board of Education ruling, but the promises of full integration still haven't taken hold 63 years later. "Not all students, not even those in the same school, experience equal opportunities to learn," Schleicher said.
Fall 2017 • Talent Economy
by Frank Levesque
illustrations by Lauren Rebbeck
Hard technical skills are table stakes for executive hires in today's economic environment. The differentiators will be those able to display the soft, emotional, hard-to-define skills of emotional intelligence.
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magine the following scenario. You're hiring a new member of your executive team. The candidate across the interview table has impeccable credentials: MBA, professional certifications, a decade of relevant industry experience and a track record of "getting it done."
During the extensive interview process, the candidate demonstrated clear examples of strong business acumen and strategic thinking — they've checked the box on almost all the hard skill qualifications you're looking for. If there is a red flag at all, it is that, based on your own observations and feedback, the candidate may have come on a little strong in describing their accomplishments. They also interrupted the interviewers on a few occasions.
One interviewer in particular remarked, "I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something there that just doesn't feel right." Regardless, this was quickly dismissed as a nonissue, as the position required tangible results in a relatively short period of time and, based on the alignment of the candidate's experience and the established key competencies for the role, they certainly appeared to fit the mold.


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Bunnies are some of the cutest, cuddliest animals and are relatively cheap to keep, compared to some other animals like dogs and horses. This article is for rabbit enthusiast, who plan on purchasing a rabbit.
1If you're planning on getting a rabbit, check the humane societies in your area. The vast majority of the animals in there have no problems themselves, they unfortunately just had bad handling. Getting a rabbit from a humane society is not only cheaper but you'll feel good knowing you saved that animals life.
2Before you make the purchase, be absolutely sure you have the time and money to keep a rabbit. There's nothing worse than becoming devoted to your animal then having to give it away or put it up for adoption.
3Before you buy always check over the rabbit, if its fur is falling out in huge tufts (sometimes this is just shedding, but if it's not shedding season this may indicate a problem). Also check to make sure there eyes look bright and clear, breathing is normal sounding(No heaving or wheezing)and run your hand over its body, make sure there are no abnormal bumps or cuts on it's body.
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Say you've got an idea for a brilliant startup, and someone you know has the money. How do you form a fair and effective business partnership?
Don't rush out and incorporate right away. I speak from unhappy experience: Lawyers will suck up far more money and time than you can afford in the early stages of a startup. Even "DIY incorporation" books from Nolo Press are more trouble than they're worth, because the benefits of incorporation are largely wasted on a small company that's just getting off the ground. Focus on building the business and leave incorporation for a later stage, when you're raising your first big chunk of funding.
Instead, what you need is a simple, fair, and legal framework to account for your contributions (time and talent) and your business partner's (money). Ask Metafilter has a few useful suggestions for structuring your business partnership.
I was, and still am, the money guy. I like to keep things simple. At the onset I give the working partner 50% of the business and say "GO".
At the end of the year we split profit 50-50.
I let the working guy pull a salary each month so he can stay afloat. ... You need not make this too complicated. If the money guy is solid, really has the cash to risk and believes in what you are doing, then it is not necessary to go any further than signing the paper work stating you are both owners.
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Positive Organizational Leadership and Pro-Environmental Behavior: The Phenomenon of Institutional Fossil Fuel Divestment | OhioLink
July 27th, 2016
Climate change is one of the most significant dynamics of our time. The predominant contributor to climate change is combustion of fossil fuels by humans. This study deepened understanding of organizational leaders' role in enacting one approach to addressing climate change: institutional fossil fuel divestment.
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If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll already know what a geek I am when it comes to maps. Old, new and anything inbetween – maps are intriguing, enticing and informative. I'm the kind of person who wanders over to information maps on footpaths or in city centres and looks like a total tourist, but really I'm just interested in the map itself. Why is it here? What's nearby? Any special information? Someone has taken the time to make that map and put it there, so surely there's a reason that's worth investigating. So it probably comes as no surprise that I also love to have maps in my own home too, and that's where Mapify comes in. Read on to find out more about my Valentine's map and how you can win your very own personalised map created just for you by Mapify in my giveaway – and there's THREE prizes to be won!Thankfully, my husband is equally interested in maps, so when there's an museum exhibit of old relief maps in the Lake District, or an exhibition of Max Gill's famous street maps at The Lettering Arts Centre we are first in the queue to see it. I guess we're well suited to each other, eh? So what better gift could I get for my husband this Valentine's Day than a personalised map? Well, I'm pleased to say that it IS possible to create your own map of any location throughout the whole world, and have a fantastic quality print on your wall in a matter of days. Mapify is the serviceI used to make this special gift, and here's how I did it.
Firstly, I logged onto the Mapify.cc website and had a browse through the options. There are smart minimalist map designs that look great in a living room or office, or dark twilight versions that show roads and landmarks as if illuminated in a night sky – great for a bedroom or dining room. Of course, you'll find maps of all the major cities on this website, or you can choose to create your own map of ANYWHERE in the world. Yes, really – anywhere. Whether it's the smallest village, the biggest city or a whole county, you can create the ideal map for you.
If you're buying the map as a Valentines gift why not consider a location that means a lot to you and your partner? It could be the place you first met, the location of your first home together or the town you got married in. My husband and I took our honeymoon in Paris, so this design with a red love-heart in the centre of the city makes the ideal Valentine's Day gift. If you're thinking of proposing to your sweetheart you could even do it via the map; as they unroll a map of the location of your first date, the personalised text at the bottom could read "Will you marry me?". I'm already getting a little emotional at the thought!But these maps aren't just for Valentine's Day; any time you need a personalised gift these would be just the ticket. A map of the location that a couple got engaged would make an ideal wedding gift, and treating your mum to a map of the town she was born in will make her Mother's Day. Give students a 'back to college' gift of a map of their university city to hang over the desk or club together with colleagues to create a special leaving gift for your work buddy. The possibilities are endless!
I actually ordered a map of Suffolk because I wanted to chart the location of our new home and I think it will look fantastic in my bedroom or office. Now that it has arrived and I've seen the high-quality print and the detail in the map I think I'm going to order a second map of Lancashire, which was our home for the many many years that we were students. I think that hanging the two framed maps side-by-side will look really smart and fit in well with my minimalist decor.Without further ado, here's how you can win your very own personalised map with Mapify.cc. The lovely owners Lena and Alistair would like to give THREE lucky winners a gift voucher worth £39, which allows you to order a 50 x 70cm map of any location and have it personalised just for you. They'll send you a preview of the map so that you can check all the details before it's created and will ship a super-high quality print direct to your door. There are plenty of ways to enter via the Rafflecopter widget below so get entering now – good luck!
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[Movie Review] White House Down Has a Lot of Explosions
Here's another movie about blowing up the White House. We've had our fair share of these movies at least just in 2013 so I was feeling quite lukewarm going into the White House Down screening. But it does have two of my favorite actors in Jamie Foxx (since Willie Beamen in Any Given Sunday) and Channing Tatum (She's the Man) so I went. So what does the latest capitol destruction movie have for us this time?
White House Down is from director Ronald Emmerich. Know him? From the movie 2012. Or the movie The Day After Tomorrow? Independence Day? See the trend? All of these movies have something in common and that thing does not bode well for the White House. I didn't really have any expectations going into the movie. The trailer I saw had Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx running around with some comedic lines so I wasn't quite sure if it was really a serious movie or some sort of action movie parody.
John Cale (Tatum) is a former soldier who now works as a bodyguard for the government. His dream job is to join the secret service and become bodyguard for top dog which is the president of the US (Foxx). He is denied the job but in order to impress his daughter, he stays around and joins the White House tour. That's when a terrorist group lays siege to the White House by blowing it up in hopes of kidnapping the president and holding him hostage. Our unwilling hero, Cale, now tries to get his daughter out of the White House, but in the process, runs into and has to protect the president.
Channing Tatum is no stranger to action star roles and this one is no different. The movie needed someone who can play a macho role both physically and psychologically, someone who can pull off cheesy jokes, someone who can do a concerned dad role, and someone who looks good on screen. Channing fits the role perfectly. Second main character is a non-traditional black president who is smooth, cool and serious at the same time. Jamie Foxx… let's face it, he can play any role. He's that awesome. I must mention that Joey King (Crazy Stupid Love) does a great job in playing the role of Tatum's daughter. She plays the sweet, innocent and rebellious girl so well.
The other characters are from big names like James Woods (Hades from Hercules). I didn't even know he was in this movie but I really like him. Maggie Gyllenhaal (Rachel from the Dark Knight – she replaced Katie Holmes in the second one) did an ok performance. They didn't really write a lot for her in this one. A surprise appearance was Lance Reddick (Boyles from Fringe). He just has a signature way that he talks and he brings it wherever he goes. It's awesome.
Nothing complex here. It's an action packed story where terrorists try to take over the White House to get to the president. Terrorists get the upper hand, hero tries to save the day, hero gains advantage, terrorist gains advantage, hero makes a smart move, hero wins. They give the hero a bunch of flaws in the form of being the underdog and having a child that hates him. This is nothing new and that's not a bad thing.
I had a great time with White House Down, much more than what I was expecting. It's an action packed movie that does not stop shooting and exploding once it starts. It brings nothing new to the table in terms of action movie formula but I still had a great time with it. People looking for a mindless movie with a lot of eye candy (for the ladies) should go into cinemas to watch this.
White House Down is from Columbia Pictures and shows in Philippine theaters on July 3.
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So here it is, almost a week past Imbolc and I still haven't Imbolc'd.
Imbolc is an old Gaelic word, there in the earliest of writings. It means "in the belly" and it is easy to see why this turning point in the old Celtic and Gaelic calendars was named for it. It marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Since the winter solstice the days have been getting longer, but so slowly and by such a tiny amount that you are forgiven if you haven't noticed. From now on though the exponential growth part of the curve kicks in. It's almost like watching a 15 year old boy grow. If you look at it on a graph, it's the spot half way between solstice and equinox where the long flattish part of the curve turns into a steep slope. It's such an easily noticed change that pretty well every culture in the world has some kind of festival marking it – Groundhog Day, St Brigid's Day, Candlemas, Setsubun, Vasanta, Tu BiShvat. And in the eightfold year calendar, Southern hemisphere variety, it's Imbolc.
I find this calendar really useful as a gardener. The seasons creep up on you. Today I have the wood fire going as we pass through a cold snap on the heels of the east coast low. But in the leafy planting break coming up, I shall plant basil and molokhia and resist the temptation to whack the last of the cabbage seeds in anyhow. Planted now, they would just bolt to seed if the cabbage moths didn't get them first, because cold as it might feel, Spring is just about here.
But I like it better than that even. It gives me a gentle nag to make time for those things that are important but not urgent, the things that get pushed aside in the busy-ness of life. So Ostara (the Spring equinox) with its rash of eggs and flowers and lambs and calves makes thinking about children and hope and future really obvious. Beltane maypoles are hot and sweaty and great for remembering how good it is to have a fit and strong and healthy body. Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is set on the midsummer solstice. Lammas at the end of January celebrates achievement. Mabon on the autumn equinox brings in the harvest with gratitude. Halloween remembers the ancestors and Yule reminds us that in hard times there is always friends and family and community.
Imbolc is about the still not obvious beginnings of things. At Imbolc each year I try to take a few days out to reflect on: What is there, waiting to be born, in my life? What am I nurturing, anticipating, brooding? As the first of the chooks start going clucky, I wonder, what are the eggs I'm sitting on this year?
This year, with the vocational education system in a right old mess, my "other job" has fallen out from under me. I can't say I'm happy about it but I have a Pollyanna streak in me, and it has freed up time. I could take on a new major project. I could, I just about could, do something big and new. Maybe I should. Should I?


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As I sold my pipes recently, I don't need these things anymore so I am selling them for a very good price.
1. Bellows by Joe Kennedy. Classic shape, his fancier model similar style of Geoff Woof - metal hinge, very efficient, Airtight, beautifully made with best materials. Joe charges 650 Can $ + shipping&customs. Perfect condition. I can sell them for 360 Euros + shipping minimum.
2. New Approach to Uilleann Piping Book with Cd (new) & ART of UILLEANN PIPING 1 Dvd (watched 3 times – as new). Ideal for begginers and others. NPU sells these 2 for 57 Eur + Shipping. I can sell them for 35 Euros + shipping.
3. 1 tube of Sampson Cal. Cane, Polymid thread for reedmaking, Cr. Tuner (all as new-nonused). New were 48 Euros + shipping. I give them for 30 Eur + shipping.
4. Also for sale 4 Uilleann pipes Music CDs. (Mick O'Brien, Tod Denmann, Dicky Deegan, Mixed. All As new. I can give them for ½ price of new + shipping
For photos, details ect. contact me. Thanks, Cheers
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About Vetec
Vetec's history
In 2004, Vetec A/S was established under the Nord-Tech Holding Group. The objective was to develop and manufacture high quality load cells for hoists and cranes that would meet the growing industry demand for a more efficient and reliable production and a more secure workplace for the workers.
In 2010, Vetec opened a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore. The office is responsible for sales and technical support to the emerging industries in Asia Pacific.
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Creabilis to Present CT327 Phase 2b Data at American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting
21 Mar, 2014, 14:53 GMT
CANTERBURY, England, March 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Phase 2b data demonstrates a 60% reduction in pruritus in psoriatic patients treated with CT327
- Data analysis also published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
- Phase 2b CT327 topline data in patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Pruritus due in mid-2014
Creabilis Ltd, the dermatology company with the most advanced targeted topical treatment in development for chronic pruritus (itch), announces that data from its Phase 2b trial of lead compound, CT327, will be presented in The Latest in Dermatology Research Symposia at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the AAD in Denver, Colorado, USA. Professor Gil Yosipovitch, Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Temple University School of Medicine and Director of the Temple Center for Itch, will present the data on Saturday 22 March at 16.15pm CST.
CT327 is a novel topical targeted treatment for chronic pruritus in diseases of dermatology, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, targeting the sensory neurones implicated in the disease through the inhibition of TrkA kinase. Chronic pruritus is an area of significant unmet need with no approved therapies. Existing anti-inflammatory therapies that have also been tried in the treatment of pruritus are often ineffective and poorly tolerated.
The presentation (Abstract #1470), "A novel topical targeted anti-pruritic treatment in Phase 2b development for chronic pruritus" will focus on the debilitating nature of chronic pruritus and importance of a targeted anti-pruritic approach for its treatment. Professor Yosipovitch will also present the recent Phase 2b data using CT327 in the treatment of pruritus in 160 psoriatic patients. In this clinical trial, patients receiving CT327 showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in pruritus compared to blinded vehicle emollient. Pruritus was measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS), the accepted regulatory endpoint for pruritus. The reduction from baseline in pruritus VAS reached 60% for patients treated with CT327 compared to 20% for patient treated with vehicle (p<0.05). Up to 62% of patients treated with CT327 achieved at least a 50% reduction in pruritus VAS compared to 32% of patients on vehicle (p<0.05). At baseline, 69% of patients reported at least moderate pruritus (VAS > 40mm). CT327 was safe and well tolerated, with no application site reactions.
The abstract can be accessed at http://www.aad.org/File%20Library/Unassigned/AM14-Latest-in-Derm-Abstract-Book-FINAL-Version-2.pdf
Publication in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Creabilis also announces that it has published new results demonstrating that pruritus severity in psoriasis patients is not correlated with psoriasis disease severity in a letter to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD).
An analysis of data drawn from Creabilis' Phase 2b study of CT327 in psoriasis patients showed no correlation between baseline pruritus severity and psoriasis disease severity.
The letter can be found online at: http://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(13)01012-8/fulltext
Dr Eliot Forster, Chief Executive Officer of Creabilis, commented: "Chronic pruritus is a major clinical problem with significant market potential, where no topical medicines are currently approved. With the powerful efficacy and differentiated safety profile seen in this clinical trial, CT327 has the potential to be the first targeted topical anti-pruritic to come to market for this common condition.
"Presenting these data at such a prestigious conference and in a leading dermatology journal demonstrates the clinical significance of these data to the dermatology community. . We very much look forward to receiving the Phase 2b data in patients with pruritus in Atopic Dermatitis later this year."
Professor Gil Yosipovitch, Creabilis Scientific Advisory Board Member, said: "Chronic Pruritus has a significant impact on the quality of life of patients with Psoriasis. These data give me hope that my patients will soon have a potent topical treatment option using this targeted anti-pruritic."
Notes to Editors:
About Pruritus
Chronic pruritus (itch) is a debilitating symptom of many dermatological diseases and has a significant impact on quality of life. Patients with chronic pruritus often have multiple episodes per day, scratch until bleeding, and are unable to sleep, resulting in broader socioeconomic and psychosocial problems for these patients, including impacts on school, work attendance, and depression. Pruritus is the cardinal symptom in Atopic Dermatitis and one of the most important symptoms of Psoriasis. There is no medicine currently approved for the topical treatment of chronic pruritus. A recent study found no existing treatment relieved pruritus in 45% of psoriatics.
About Pruritus and CT327
CT327 inhibits the intracellular kinase of the TrkA receptor, the high affinity receptor for Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), and consequently reduces the peripheral sensitisation of sensory neurons, a process that plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of pruritus.
About Creabilis
Creabilis is a dermatology company with the most advanced targeted topical treatment in development for chronic pruritus (itch). Creabilis has delivered positive Phase 2b results for CT327 in the treatment of pruritus in psoriasis patients. CT327 was developed using Creabilis' proprietary Low Systemic Exposure (LSE) 'topical-by-design' technology that creates molecules optimized for topical applications. Planning for Phase 3 with CT327 is underway, with a clear route to market. Creabilis' pipeline also includes CT340, an IND-ready and potent narrow spectrum kinase inhibitor in development for the topical treatment of chronic pain.
Creabilis is backed by highly respected life science investors Sofinnova Partners, Neomed and AbbVie Biotech Ventures Inc., and is led by an experienced Management team. Creabilis' Corporate Headquarters and Development functions are based in the UK, with Research activities in Italy.
More information can be found at: http://www.creabilis-sa.com
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Sociology faculty members, such as those at University of Texas-Austin, Boston College and Warwick University, are finding undergraduate research journals (URJs) to be increasingly valuable teaching tools. The inclusion of sociological perspective in these journals, which only publish undergraduate research, has taken student research to the next level, moving student interactions and sociological discourse outside of the classroom and into engaged conversations with a wider audience. The process of managing and editing these journals gives students exposure into peer review and the work of academic sociology, while providing them with practical collaborative, communication and organizational skills that will serve them well in the workplace while promoting a sociological perspective in undergraduate research.
Throughout the year, students who have conducted research under faculty mentorship, independent studies, and summer programs submit research papers to journals that only publish undergraduate research. Deborah Piatelli, Boston College faculty advisor of Socialeyes says that, by having to set standards for their peers, students are learning how to set standards for their own writing. Socialeyes, which launched its inaugural issue this past February, is entirely student run with faculty members serving as advisors. As is the case with many URJ's, students who work for Socialeyes are trained by faculty and are responsible for outreach, collecting submissions, developing an editorial process and selecting the submissions for publication.
On the other end, students who submit to these journals are introduced to and endure peer-review. The select few who reach publication are a step closer to establishing themselves as researchers as part of the wider sociological community, "We hope that by showcasing high quality, diverse research outputs, students will experience being, and be recognized as, producers of meaningful knowledge, rather than 'consumers' of an education 'product'." said Catherine Lambert, Waarwick Universityfaculty member and sociology editor of Reinvention. Lambert continued, "Having their [students] research taken so seriously is very important. The process of getting reviewed is rigorous and can be daunting. Students describe a range of emotions, from fear to elation, but they really value the close attention paid to their work, the feedback and critical engagement of reviewers and editors, and the opportunity to rework material. Many talk of the pride of publication and some see it as a way to see if they want to carry on to do postgraduate work."
For students who plan to advance their education beyond the bachelor's degree, the benefits of participating in undergraduate research, especially peer review and publication, seem obvious. But, how does undergraduate research and publication appeal to students who have not made plans to attend graduate school?
Especially during the current economic downturn, departments must assist students who feel pressure to take a career-oriented perspective on their education (Spalter-Roth 2008; see also Teresa Sullivan video "The Social Context of Uncertain Times"). As ASA's research shows, one of the major pathways to job satisfaction for undergraduate sociology students is learning sociological skills, communicating them to potential employers, and using them on the job (Spalter-Roth 2009). Being published in and being a staff member of an undergraduate research journal serves as an excellent resume booster. The ability to describe and translate the skills used to conduct and communicate the research or to run a journal will prove impressive not only on the resume but also in an interview.
When considering the establishment of a URJ, faculty and departments are often concerned about sustainability of the project. It is primarily through the collaboration and commitment of students and faculty that URJs exist. The high level of student interest and faculty support shown in launching SociologicalInsight resulted in the publication becoming linked to a course taught by Christopher Ellison, University of Texas-Austin. This format encourages faculty and student investment in the project and reassures those with concerns about sustainability. While some URJs seek funding by chartering themselves as a club or student organization on their campus, many of the journals are funded by their deans who realize the benefits of the investment.
Undergraduate Research Journals are presenting undergraduate students with remarkable opportunities. Many URJs, including all of the journals mentioned in this article, can be found online and accept submissions from students within and outside of their universities. The journals are an educational opportunity ripe with benefits for sociology students who participate.
For more information about starting an undergraduate research journal, contact Academic and Professional Affairs at email@example.com. For opportunities to submit to undergraduate research journals and other undergraduate research opportunities, visit the student resources page at www.asanet.org.
Spalter-Roth, Roberta and Nicole Van Vooren. 2008. "Pathways to Job Satisfaction." Washington, DC, American Sociological Association. (Available at www.asanet.org/images/research/docs/pdf/Pathways%20to%20Job%20Satisfaction.pdf.)
Sullivan, Teresa. 2009. "The Social Context of Uncertain Times." American Sociological Association Annual Meeting. August 7. Atlanta, GA. (Available at: www.asanet.org/teaching/apap/images_and_video.cfm.)
Piatelli, Deborah, Faculty advisor, Socialeyes: www.bc.edu/schools/cas/sociology/SocialEyes1/socialeyes.html.
SociologicalInsight: www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/sociology/sociological-insight/overview.php.
Catherine Lambert, Reinvention: www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/rsw/undergrad/cetl/ejournal/.


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Smart Ones Vs. Lean Cuisine
Losing weight can be a challenge, because diets can be boring, they may require you to cook complicated meals or you may feel deprived of your favorite foods. Smart Ones and Lean Cuisine are frozen food products designed for individuals on reduced-calorie diets. The brands have some similarities, but each brand also has some unique characteristics, and a nutritionist can help you fit them into a healthy eating plan.
The Heinz Company is the manufacturer of Weight Watchers Smart Ones, and Nestle makes Lean Cuisine. Weight Watchers uses a points system for controlling your food intake instead of counting your total calories or carbohydrates, and the packages of Weight Watchers Smart Ones display the number of points in each serving. The formula for Weight Watchers points is proprietary, but point values increase with calories and fat, and decrease with dietary fiber content.
Lean Cuisine packages display estimates of the number of Weight Watchers points.
Lunch and Dinner
Smart Ones and Lean Cuisine have traditional lunch and dinner entrees, such as turkey breast, roast beef and chicken, served with a starch, such as rice or potatoes, and a vegetable or vegetable mixture. They have Asian-inspired stir-fry and teriyaki dishes and frozen sandwiches, such as grilled flatbread sandwiches from Smart Ones, and panini from Lean Cuisine. Both companies have pizzas, pasta dishes and vegetarian options, such as cheese lasagna or macaroni and cheese.
Snacks, Breakfast and Desserts
Examples of Lean Cuisine's snack options include pita bread with vegetable or broccoli dip and fajita-style or garlic chicken spring rolls. Snacks from Smart Ones include miniature pizzas, cheeseburgers and quesadillas. Lean Cuisine does not sell separate desserts, but Smart Ones sells a variety of sundaes, cakes and pies. Lean Cuisine does not have breakfast options. Smart Ones has french toast with sausage, scrambled eggs with meat or potatoes and breakfast sandwiches on English muffins or tortillas.
Other Information
Most of the entrees from Lean Cuisine have about 200 to 400 calories and about 5 to 10 estimated points on the Weight Watchers system. Many Smart Ones lunch and dinner entrees have a similar number of calories, and about 3 to 7 Weight Watchers points. Desserts have 2 to 3 points and breakfasts have 4 to 5 points. Regardless of which specific diet program you are following, remember to check other information such as type of fat, vitamins and minerals, protein and dietary fiber in each product.
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The book of James is written to the twelve tribes in the dispersion. This refers to the Jewish people scattered throughout the world because of oppression and to the Christians scattered because of persecution. The term "dispersion" implies violence, brokenness, pain, isolation, and the breakdown of community. The conditions of "the dispersion" would be described today as "dysfunctional." We could even say that the book of James is written to those living in dysfunctional situations.
The first thing James has to say to the dispersed and/or dysfunctional is: "Count it pure joy when you are involved in every sort of trial" (Jas 1:2). When those in a dysfunctional environment decide to throw a "pity-party" and give in to self-pity, they become even more dysfunctional. Instead, if we rejoice in the Lord, even in our trials (see Phil 4:4), He will turn them to the good (see Rm 8:28). Our trials will not destroy us, but lead us to maturity and holiness (see Jas 1:4; 1 Cor 10:13).
Read the book of James while asking for wisdom (see Jas 1:5) about how to deal with a dysfunctional situation. You will see the light, be filled with hope, and be empowered for action.


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10 years of research, 10 years of writing, 10 years of saving, and 23 years of being mahalang/homesick -- I share with you my gift to Guam, her children, and those that fought/fight for her, and the United States of America. I thank you, and I am so grateful.
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The Japanese bombed and left Pearl Harbor, but several hours later, they bombed and occupied Guam, the only American soil to have been taken by the enemy. After almost three years of brutal occupation, on July 21, 1944, Guam's liberation was imminent. Jesi, a native girl, would have suffered at the hands of the Japanese if not for Johan, a liberating American soldier bent on putting himself in harm's way. Conquered is an erotic historical romance of a young woman and an embittered soldier. It's a story about war, hope, faith, and love, and the spirit of the Chamorro people.
Conquered is a passionate love story, as much about its main characters, Guam native Jesi Taimanglo and American GI Johan Landers, as it is about author Paula Quinene's passion for Guam itself. As her characters try to find a place for themselves amid the war, Jesi's relatives, and the Chamorro traditions, Quinene charts a path through a seldom told story: Guam's place in WWII. An original idea written with an original voice that invites readers in to the exotic world of the Pacific, complete with coconut trees, banana doughnuts, dolphins swimming in the ocean, and moonlight on Pago Bay, Conquered also recounts the brutal horrors of the Japanese occupation on Guam, a US territory largely forgotten back in the States. In addition to learning about a singular and little-known culture that has played a part in the world wars of the Pacific, readers will undoubtedly crave the recipe for banana doughnuts.
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You will have significant experiences. I hope that you will write them down and keep a record of them, that you will read them from time to time and refresh your memory of those meaningful and significant things. Some may be funny. Some may be significant only to you. Some of them may be sacred and quietly beautiful. Some may build one upon another until they represent a lifetime of special experience.
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Dog Kennels With Runs
In this section you will find a selection of dog kennels with runs.
Insulated kennels are ideal as they keep your dog cool in summer and warm in winter but if funds do not allow for this extra, then why not invest in a heat lamp or pet bed heater to keep your dog warm in the dog kennel.
Dog bedding is also important as you want your dog to feel comfortable in the dog kennel. Choose from waterproof dog bedding which can be wiped or hosed down or maybe vet bedding as this is a simple and effective way of keeping your dog comfortable.
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Hichki predicts this technology to be out in the market in less than 5 years from now. So you may want to quickly clean up your thoughts, mate!
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Hot damn! The Python Essential Reference has a new version out! Huzzah!
The 2nd edition of this book has been in my backpack for going on 3 years now. It is the only Python book I can't live without. No offense to O'Reilly, but with the exception of "Learning Python" and the "Python Cookbook" books, their core Python language books have sucked major donkey. New Riders has them licked with just this one title. If you want a book on the best damned language this side of C and the other side of Scheme, "Python Essential Reference" is the way to go.


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Friday 25 January
This large and attractive butterfly has orange upperwings chequered with black, and pale green hindwings with mottled white, black and orange markings. The caterpillar is dark pink and covered in spiky hairs.
The high brown fritillary appears in late June and is on the wing until early August. Whilst active it covers a lot of ground unlike many other species of butterfly, which tend to confine themselves to areas of no more than a hectare.
The butterfly feeds from the nectar of bramble and marsh thistle and is a rapid flier between favoured feeding grounds. Females seek out warm slopes on which to lay their eggs. The egg overwinters and the caterpillar hatches in April or May to feed on violet leaves. They also need warm, sunny spots in which to develop prior to pupating in the leaf litter around the roots of bushes and scrub.
The high brown fritillary is found across most of Europe except for the extreme north. In Britain it used to be found in England south of Cumbria, and across all of Wales. It is now restricted to just fragments of its former range, at sites in Devon, Herefordshire, parts of Wales and the region around Morecambe Bay.
This is a butterfly of woods and associated scrubby places. It requires warm, sunny, bracken-covered slopes with an abundant population of violets, the caterpillars' food plant, for egg- laying. The high brown fritillary is now confined to two different habitats in Britain. In the north the butterfly favours limestone woods and scrub. In the south of its range it is found in association with bracken-covered slopes.
Classified as Vulnerable in the UK.
The abandonment of coppicing as a woodland management technique has led to major reductions in the numbers of the high brown fritillary. Coppicing produces open ground within a wood and warms up the soil, creating ideal conditions for the various species of violet favoured by the butterfly. Although coppicing is being revived as a conservation management tool, there are also problems associated with the increasing deer population browsing on the new shoots.
Where the butterfly is dependent on warm, bracken-covered slopes, the reduction in grazing has allowed bracken to grow unchecked, reducing the ground temperature and building up a deep litter that chokes out the violet. Agricultural improvement of these slopes has also taken place in many areas, eliminating both the violets and the warm habitat provided by the bracken. Many slopes have also been subjected to planting with conifer trees.
The scarcity of the high brown fritillary led to its inclusion in English Nature's Species Recovery Programme. In partnership with Butterfly Conservation and the National Trust, surveys were carried out to ascertain the levels of population in the butterfly's three main areas.
The Species Action Plan for the high brown fritillary recommended management techniques for the two differing habitats where the butterfly still occurred. For the woodland areas, a return to traditional coppicing methods was suggested, coupled with deer management to reduce the overbrowsing problem. The coppice technique was also to be applied to dense scrub around warm, sunny rock outcrops. Bracken management revolved around reducing the invasion by scrub, re-introducing grazing to create bare patches within the bracken stands, and removing dense bracken litter where possible. As part of the grazing regime, ponies were used to provide winter grazing, supplementing cattle grazing over the summer months. Paths were also cut through the bracken to provide patches open to the warmth of the sun and, therefore, suitable for egg-laying.
The butterfly is still by no means common, but with improved management it is hoped that this attractive species will regain its numbers and begin re-colonising areas from which it has been lost.
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BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Bridgewater State University and visiting Roger Williams University played to a 0-0 double overtime draw in non-conference men's soccer action on Tuesday night at Swenson Field.
Sophomore goalkeeper Nate Morgado (Dartmouth, Mass.) made five saves to record his third shutout of the season for the host Bears, while RWU senior netminder Nick Nelson (Madison, Conn.) turned aside nine shots for his second shutout of the 2017 campaign.
Bridgewater held an 11-5 shot advantage in a scoreless first half. Nelson made a nice diving stop of a Kane Moran (Perth, Australia) shot from 23 yards out that was labeled for the left side of the net in the 22nd minute. Moran also had two header shots in the period that were just off the mark.
Bears' freshman forward Kevin Roberts (Medway, Mass.) ripped a low shot from 30 yards out wide of the left post early in the second half. Moments later, Morgado knocked one over the crossbar on a shot off the right foot of sophomore midfielder Colby Decker (Colchester, Conn.) from 32 yards out.
A header attempt by Hawks' senior defender John McCarthy (Torrington, Conn.) off a corner kick sailed over the bar in the 83rd minute.
Bears' junior forward Filipe Gomes (Fogo, Cape Verde) had the game-winner on his foot with just 29 seconds remaining in regulation, but Nelson made a terrific diving save to stop the semi-breakaway attempt.
The two teams combined for eight shots in the two overtime periods. McCarthy's header of a cross in the second OT went over the crossbar. Later in the session, Morgado came up with a key stop and also punched away a cross in the box.
Bridgewater finished with a 28-17 shot advantage, while Roger Williams held the 6-2 edge in corner kicks.
There were eight yellow cards issued in the game including four in overtime. The Hawks were whistled for 23 fouls, while the Bears were flagged for ten.
In upcoming action, the Bears (2-6-2) host Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) rival Worcester State University on Friday night at seven. The Hawks (6-4-3) travel to Salve Regina University on Saturday for a noontime Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) matchup with the Seahawks.


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What can you expect from a Professional and Established Gutter Repair Company?
There are lots of gutter service providers and companies in Grafton that provide services like gutter installation, gutter cleaning, gutter repair, etc. If you want to safeguard your roofs from getting damaged due to the rainwater then you can contact those gutter installers for new gutter installation on your roofs. However, even though there are lots of gutter service providers in Grafton but one thing is certain that not all of them can provide you with the best quality output. It is mainly because the new companies generally do not possess proper workforce for it.
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Installing or repairing the gutters on the roof is not an easy task and if anything goes wrong then it can cause severe damage to your exteriors. That is why you should always hire the professional gutter service providers for the job. They are experienced in providing the gutter services and hence, they know very well how to do the gutter services without any damage. So, the first thing you can expect from the professional gutter service providers is damage-free services.
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(Sun) 1. A printer.2. A person who wastes paper. This epithet should be interpreted in a broad sense; "wasting paper" includes the production of spiffy but content-free documents. Thus, most suits are tree-killers. This term may derive from J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". in which Treebeard the Ent uses it to refer to the orcs' master, Saruman of Isengard. Saruman represents, among other things, technology at its most misguided. See also: dead tree. [Jargon File]
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News - Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic
Debuting at last year's E3 convention, Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic has finally confirmed an official release date. The PSN exlusive brawler will be available next month, on April 9th.
Rag Doll Kung Fu pits up to 4 players against each other, with intuitve, pick up and play controls across several various game modes, including Deathmatch, Dodgeball, king of the Hill, and Capture the Fish modes. The post on the Sony blog seems to indicate that the game will only have local multiplayer, but there will be online leaderboards.
Rag Doll Kung Fu will be available for $9.99. A demo is also due shortly after the game is released. Check out the latest trailer, posted on the Sony blog, here.


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On Line Label Reference Guide:
This guide has been developed for everyone who needs information on the labels they need to create or order. It has been crafted over time using information gathered from resources throughout the industry. This information has been painstakingly assembled into an easy to use online label reference guide available only through the Netc Label System. The Netc Online Label Reference Guide is an evolving and dynamic repository of all the information you will need to create your own media barcode labels.
To use the guide download and install the Netc Label System and go to the "View" menu and click on "Netc Online Label Reference Guide". This will invoke a browser type window allowing you to navigate through the guide. Because the guide is maintained online, updates and additions are made available immediately without having to update the Netc Label System.
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This guide can be held on your desktop for quick and easy access to find the right label for the right library. This also links to our modified label database within the Netc Barcode Printing Software to make life that much easier.
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The first students have begun work on the inaugural course at the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design in Soho, a brand extension of the publisher's fashion magazine Vogue.
Up to 300 students a year will attend the college, which has opened with the 10-week Vogue Fashion Certificate. Other courses based on Condé Nast brands are expected to launch in future
Interior design courses from House & Garden magazine was suggested when the college was announced in 2011, but has not been confirmed.
Nicholas Coleridge, the president of Condé Nast International and managing director of Condé Nast Britain, said: "Condé Nast is well placed to enter the field of education, with the considerable authority and expertise vested in the Vogue brand.
"We are delighted to welcome our first students to our international college, and to assist in creating the next generation of talent in the fashion industry".
The Vogue certificate aims to offer its first class of 45 students a grounding in the fashion industry, with unrivalled access to the sector through the magazine's connections. The course includes practical sessions, seminars, visits to designers' studios and talks from industry leaders.
An extended year-long Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma will launch in October with a further 45 students, including three scholarship places funded by Condé Nast. The Open College Network has validated both fashion courses.
The college is based in Greek Street, near to the publisher's London headquarters, Vogue House. Its principal is Susie Forbes, a former editor of Condé Nast's Easy Living magazine.
Forbes said: "Our alumni will leave the college with not only a vastly improved understanding of how the fashion industry works, but also a significantly more informed idea about which part of the business they wish to work in, and a greatly improved chance of attaining that goal."


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Author(s): John Heil (Editor); Alfred R. Mele (Editor)
Common sense and philosophical tradition agree that mind makes a difference. What we do depends not only on how our bodies are put together, but also on what we think. Explaining how mind can make a difference has proved challenging, however. Some have urged that the project faces an insurmountable dilemma: either we concede that mentalistic explanations of behavior have only a pragmatic standing or we abandon our conception of the physical domain as causally autonomous. Although each option has its advocates, most theorists have sought a middle way that accommodates both the common-sense view of mind and the metaphysical conviction about the physical world. This volume presents a collection of new, specially written essays by a diverse group of philosophers, each of whom is widely known for defending a particular conception of minds and their place in nature. Contributors include Robert Audi, Lynne Rudder Baker, Tyler Burge, Donald Davidson, Fred Dretske, Ted Honderich, Jennifer Hornsby, Frank Jackson, Jaegwon Kim, Brian P. McLaughlin, Ruth Garrett Millikan, H. W. Noonan, Philip Pettit, Ernest Sosa, and Robert Van Gulick.
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Funnel flower potJune 20th, 2011 in member junk
whitnelou, member
This was my first junk creation!! I found this under the barn and knew it would be perfect. My house is on stilts so at the bottom of the stairs I screwed it into the railing for a warm welcome to all of our guests!
Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, vintage, metal, plant holder, entry, aluminium-metallic
Comments (8)
junkermidge writes: Oh I love it! I'd certainly like to be greeted by a planter like that!
Posted: 10:33 am on July 2nd
Posted: 10:33 am on July 2nd
birdcolor writes: Now I have to go get the galvanized funnel out of the shop. I thought about using it for flowers, but didn't know how to stabilize it. I didn't think about attaching it to a fence! Posted: 8:09 pm on June 26th
suewhitney writes: Great first junk project! Ah, funnels are the best and perfect for planting. Yours looks perfect on the step. Thanks so much for sharing.
Take care,
Sue Posted: 7:55 am on June 25th
Take care,
Sue Posted: 7:55 am on June 25th
Funky_Junk_Donna writes: WAY cool. Just love a great galvanized finish.
Donna Posted: 11:19 pm on June 23rd
Donna Posted: 11:19 pm on June 23rd
TinTinJunkFan writes: So perfect! Looks great! Posted: 9:20 am on June 22nd
MakinItHappen writes: What a cool idea! Love it. Posted: 1:40 pm on June 21st
sandyrae writes: I think those funnels are so cool but have never owned one.... time to find one! looks great!
Sandy Posted: 1:32 pm on June 21st
Sandy Posted: 1:32 pm on June 21st
JunkArchitect writes: Funnels do make the perfect planter. They're industrial looking, galvanized and already have a drain hole...looks great!
Posted: 6:03 am on June 21st
Posted: 6:03 am on June 21st
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I'm ready, how bout you? This is the 2nd annual Winter Knock off decor and more party. Better known as the copy cat challenge. You may view last years Copy cat challenge here I was excited … [Read more...]
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This years 2012 Holiday knock off decor party was a real hit! You all sure came up with some amazing projects and copies to share. Today I am featuring the best of the best of the best..... and … [Read more...]
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Welcome! Here you will find 80+ Holiday knock off decor ideas! Please scroll all the way to the end to see the 80+ all things holiday decor ideas. I am going to call this today a HOLIDAY … [Read more...]
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Hello there! Today I am sharing my Holiday knock off display that I chose to copy this year. Because this party, is all Holiday knock off ideas, whether they are from magazines, pinterest, other … [Read more...]
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Happy Fall Y'all! Today I am sharing my Better Homes and Gardens inspired copy cat challenge. Plus you will find... 30+Fall knock off decor ideas. Entertaining, tablescapes, centerpieces and … [Read more...]
Copy cat challenge with a twist in the making!
Hey, Hey there! yes, I am thinking it is time for another Magazine copy cat challenge. I sure hope you don't mind my randomness this time of year. I find it a little difficult to be … [Read more...]
Hope you are gearing up! {Magazine copy cat challenge} some features from the past!
Just a friendly reminder that the Magazine copy cat challenge is tomorrow. I will however, be putting up the link later on sometime. I can't wait! How about a blast from the past on some … [Read more...]
Thrift store chair, painted and stenciled {Magazine copy cat challenge inspiration}
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Welcome to SheEO
What makes a SheEO? We are a community made by women, for women, to emplower women. Together we promote self-fullment to reach out goals in life. Weither its a healthier body, fullfilling career, or simply happiness, we will work together to reach our dreams. SheEO is a title given to all women who choose to take it. A SheEO shows her community that she is a leader and is willing to help within the support system we've created. We will empower eachother and embrace the challenges women face every day.
The Movement
As a SheEo, we are a community of women leaders. We are a face in the community. We are active in our community and are a sisterhood of leaders. Our company was founded ont he belief that every woman matters and can become more if they put their mind to it. We strive to inspire others and grow our community all over the US and world-wide.
Check out our events below for upcoming events in the community!
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Located in Los Angeles, CA, She EO Skincare is a beauty and wellness line of products focusing on the betterment of the mind, body and spirit. We strive to not only use the highest quality ingredients and formulas, but to inspire others to achieve the impossible. We hope that by reading our story and using our products, all women realize that it's possible to pursue one's dreams and to find success from all walks of life.
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Our skincare products use only raw and all natural ingredients. Part of being a SheEO is living healthy and taking care of ourselves. That is why all products use the highest quality ingredients and formulas. This results in a happier body and the most nourished and beautiful skin.
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FinFisher Spyware C&C Server Detected in US
FinFisher, a software application used by law enforcement agencies for surveillance, appears to be far more widespred than originally thought.
Sold by British company Gamma Internationl Gmbh, FinFisher secretly monitors computers by turning on webcams, recording everything the user types with a keylogger, and monitoring Skype calls. It can also bypass popular antivirus products, communicate covertly with remote servers, record emails, chats, and VOIP calls, and harvesting data from the hard drive.
A few months ago, a group of researchers at CitizenLab, of the University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs, worked with Bloomberg News to analyze a suspicious attachment that had been emailed to activists in Bahrain. CitizenLab created a signature of the malicious executable and compared it against known applications and tools. The researchers found a match in what appeared to be a demonstration copy of FinFisher.
Rapid7 researchers analyzed the same sample to understand its command-and-control infrastructure. The team discovered servers in Australia, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Estonia, Indonesia, Latvia, Mongolia, Qatar, and the United States all exhibiting the same type of behaviors as the Bahraini FinFisher server, Claudio Guarnieri, a security researcher with Rapid7, wrote on the company blog Wednesday.
The "unique behavior" refers to the server responding with a "Hallo Steffi" message whenever a computer connected to it.
"It is consistent with all the FinFisher cases identified so far, so even if it wouldn't be (but likely is) part of the FinFisher product itself, it's still somehow related," Guarnieri told Security Watch in an email.
FinFisher Ripe for Abuse?
"We are not able to determine whether they're [detected machines] actually being used by any government agency, if they are operated by local people or if they are completely unrelated at all," Guarnieri wrote on the blog.
Human rights activists and security experts have been critical about how FinFisher could be used to potentially spy on activists and regular citizens. The tool can also be misused for industrial espionage or other criminal purposes.
"Once any malware is used in the wild, it's typically only a matter of time before it gets used for nefarious purposes," Guarnieri wrote.
Gamma defended the tool's covert capabilities by saying the company sells the tool only to law enforcement agencies and governments but many people aren't buying that argument.
"FinFisher is sold to governments that might want to use it against the US, US companies, and US persons," Chris Soghoian, an independent privacy and security expert, told Security Watch over email. "Once in the hands of local police, it might be resold/lost/leaked to other parties, who could then use it against the US/US companies/US persons," Soghoian added.
Stolen Software?
After the initial CitizenLab report, Martin Muench, a managing director at Gamma International, told Bloomberg News that Bahrain wasn't one of the company's customers, and that it was likely an old demonstration version had been copied illegally and modified for malicious use.
"Based on our analysis, I would say it doesn't seem likely that we're seeing stolen versions, but how it's being used is entirely up to the buyers and we have no insight into that," Guarnieri said.


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helps for the hopeless ones
Hey Jen~do you have any fundraising events coming up that I could help out with or attend??
Kelly, we've got some ideas in the works. I'll let you know when I have more details.
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