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The Beatles' Long and Winding Road to Digital
It has been 50 years to the day since The Beatles released their first single.
It was a funny story actually. If it was up to producer George Martin (different from George R.R. Martin, who wrote Game of Thrones), the first release from the group, now widely heralded as the best rock and roll songwriters of all time, would have been a song they did not even write.
Martin pressured the group to release a song called "How Do You Do It?" a cover track. The Beatles insisted on a quick ditty they had written, entitled "Love Me Do." The song, which would be considered incredibly "pop" by today's standards, was "artistic" for a 1962 recording (maybe it was the harmonica).
Though musical standards have changed significantly in the last 50 years, to this day, you cannot stream The Beatles' music on Spotify.
"We want to get them on the service, that's the bottom line. We just need to convince them of the benefits," Spotify spokesman Graham James tells Mashable. "We are huge fans of The Beatles. They are icons."
The Beatles Have Traditionally Moved Slowly
It may not seem like a huge deal. A motivated Beatles fan can find The Beatles music on the Internet. After all, you can look up pretty much any song on YouTube. Plus, many people probably maintain a long list of Beatles songs on iTunes. Heck, if worst comes to worst, you could dust off the old record player and listen to the albums on vinyl. The sound quality would be much richer and warmer than a highly compressed MP3, anyway.
However, this misses the point. Streaming services, most notably Spotify, have become an extremely popular way for people to consume music. So when the group that all but invented popular music is conspicuously absent from those platforms, it is natural to wonder why.
Their original contracts date back to the 1960s, when no one envisioned the Internet, or even compact discs or videos.
"I think part of it is that The Beatles have been very cautious to move into new technologies and new music-delivering formats," Beatles expert Bruce Spizer tells Mashable. "Their original contracts date back to the 1960s, when no one envisioned the Internet, or even compact discs or videos."
On that note, it was a similarly long process for The Beatles to release their catalogue on CD. The first CD players hit the market in 1982, but it wasn't until 1987 that EMI and Apple Corps, the band's record label and management company, released the music on disc.
We Can Work It Out: Apple Corps vs. Apple
When the main delivery platform for music went digital, again The Beatles were slow on the uptake. Due to lingering litigation with Apple (the computer company), Beatles music wasn't available on iTunes until 2010.
The source of the grief between the two factions stemmed from the similarity of their company names. The Beatles formed Apple Corps, a record label and multimedia company, in the late 1960s. Apple, the computer company, formed in 1976.
"They had worked out an agreement in previous years, and the agreement basically was that the Beatles wouldn't get into computers, and Apple computers wouldn't get into music. But time went on, and the two began to blend together," Spizer says. "Part of the problem was that they agreed to the initial agreements at a time when no one had contemplated these technologies."
Here, There and Everywhere ... Except Spotify
An enormous music collection was once a bragging right. For instance, my older brother's MP3 collection would take three-quarters of a year to play from start to finish.
With the rise of streaming services such as Spotify, Rhapsody and Rdio, music delivery is changing yet again. By paying a monthly subscription fee, a music consumer can avoid buying and storing large amounts of music and eliminate the hapless struggle to maintain an organized collection when moving from device to device.
Less than $10 each month now buys instant access to millions of songs. Spotify alone has more than 15 million songs in its database. Through smartphone apps, those millions of songs are easy to transport. It seems, however, not all artists are buying into the idea.
Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and Pink Floyd still refuse Spotify. The Beatles are perhaps the most notable among these "nowhere men."
"We're in contact with the rights-holders," James says. "We want to work with them to get [The Beatles] on the service."
James could not speculate on a timeframe for getting the beloved group onto Spotify.
Perhaps the slow adaptation is not a flaw, but rather because bands with the musical clout of The Beatles, and the other aforementioned groups, don't need to rush to adopt new media. They already enjoy rampant popularity, so they have the luxury to sit back and ensure the newest media delivery methods are worthwhile and, of course, profitable.
Spizer, a longtime Beatles fan and expert, personally prefers the superior sound quality of vinyl or even Blu-ray. But he understands that convenience of access to music is an important feature as mobile media becomes increasingly popular. He says he thinks the Beatles camp understands that as well, which is why they will eventually come around.
"It's certainly possible," he says. "I think they're beginning to see some of the potential of new technology."
BONUS: 6 Ways to Get Your Beatles Fix on the Internet
6 Ways to Enjoy The Beatles Online
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- Physician Assistant
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Nicole Montalbano completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University. There, she graduated Cum Laude and received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. Ms. Montalbano continued her education at Barry University, where she obtained a Master's Degree in both Clinical Medical Science as well as a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. During her medical training, Ms. Montalbano gained clinical experience working in outpatient mental health settings with both adolescent and adult populations.
Ms. Montalbano has worked in the diagnostic and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse disorder, and major depression. She has also been actively involved with non-profit organizations that aim to help the adolescent/adult mental health and substance abuse population for the last 10 years. She has assisted in providing resources and scholarships to treatment programs for these individuals, as well as educating the adolescent to both heighten awareness of and to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders.


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When you are disabled and dating, your wheelchair kind of becomes a pink elephant in the room. Every person you go out with knows that they shouldn't ask anything about your handicap, but they are simply too curious to find out more about it. This is why most of my dates start off with intense eye contact since people I go out with focus so hard not to even glance at my wheelchair. Yeah, as you might assume, this can be really freaky. Since I have been on the disabled dating scene for a while, I have the right to say – dating is surely not easy when you're in a wheelchair. If you still want to look for love, here are some annoying things you can expect to happen.
People will assume that your date is your caregiver
Whenever you go out with an able-bodied man or woman, others will automatically assume that this person is your caregiver. This might be fine if they are helping you get into a cab or enter a restaurant. However, you might find yourself in situations when people will address your date as your caregiver and talk to them like you do not exist. Just because you can walk doesn't mean you can't talk, why does no one get it? This part of dating is rather annoying, but if you are with the right person, they will know how to properly handle that situation and make you feel comfortable.
People will think your partner is a creep
No matter what you say, a lot of people out there will think that your date is a creep who is taking advantage of you and your vulnerability to satisfy their desires. To others, a relationship between an able-bodied and disabled person is not a relationship between two consenting adults, but a relationship between a sexual predator and his unfortunate prey.
People will immediately think that your date is a hero
Yes, give them a medal for going out with a disabled person! If you travel down the street with your date or sit in a restaurant together, you will notice that some individuals are looking at them with admiration, like they are doing some huge favor to society. I've been there and I know how annoying it can be. My advice? Ignore them and focus on your potential partner since paying attention to an ignorant bunch of dimwits is nothing but a huge waste of time.


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Donald Trump's war on the media continues to escalate
Donald Trump's long-held love/hate relationship with the media is turning distinctly in one direction.
And it's not love.
In what is becoming a regular occurrence, a Trump event on Tuesday night resulted in yet another journalist subject to physical force, this time from a high-level Trump staffer.
Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, reportedly grabbed the arm of Breitbart.com reporter Michelle Fields as she attempted to ask Trump a question at the end of a press conference.
Fields was nearly brought down by Lewandwoski, according to a witness that spoke to Politico.
Jamie Weinstein, an editor at the Daily Caller and reportedly Field's boyfriend, tweeted about the situation.
Trump always surrounds himself w thugs. Tonight thug Corey Lewandowski tried to pull my gf @MichelleFields to ground when she asked tough q
— Jamie Weinstein (@Jamie_Weinstein) March 9, 2016
Trump's campaign sent a statement to ABC News on Thursday denying the claim of Fields.
In response, Fields tweeted a picture of bruising on her arm that she implied had been caused by Lewandowski.
I guess these just magically appeared on me @CLewandowski_ @realDonaldTrump. So weird. pic.twitter.com/oD8c4D7tw3
— Michelle Fields (@MichelleFields) March 10, 2016
The incident with Fields is only the most recent in what has become a disturbing pattern of tension between Trump's campaign and the media.
Just last week, a Time photographer was "choke-slammed" by a Secret Service officer at a Trump rally.
The photographer had been attempting to get pictures of Black Lives Matter protesters.
Secret Service agent choke slams reporter pic.twitter.com/jdsHOlylSB
— Joe Perticone (@JoePerticone) February 29, 2016
Trump events have become rowdy affairs thanks to a mix of raucous attendees and dedicated protestors, something the Trump campaign is beginning to crack down on.
At the same time, Trump continues to command ever-more airtime even as his supporters crack down on journalists in draconian ways.
The most visible move has been cordon off small areas for the press, whichs has limited their ability to cover the events and the disturbances. His campaign has also not been shy about ejecting journalists from events or denying news outlets that run objectionable stories press credentials altogether.
The physical force has also been met by rhetoric. Trump recently said he wants to "open up the libel laws" so that it will be able to sue the press "and win lots of money."
Tuesday night's events came as some surprise because of the publication the journalist works for.
Breitbart has generally been regarded as among the most pro-Trump news outlets, although The Donald has shown a willingness to take on even conservative media giants like Fox News.
#Trump at a rally in #Florida points to journalists and say "You are the most dishonest human being on earth". People cheer. What a show...
— Sonia Dridi (@Sonia_Dridi) March 5, 2016
That incident only led to even more stringent limits put on where journalists can be at these events, as noted by Politico. The Secret Service has been accused by journalists of enforcing these limits — something that they are not supposed to do.
Even at smaller events, the press has been suppressed. Trump's "press conferences" have become closer to pep rallies, with most of the seats reserved for guests. Press are relegated to the back.
Once again, more seats for guests than press at @realDonaldTrump's press conference. Reporters get last 2 rows: pic.twitter.com/nbB77G7jA3
— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) March 9, 2016
The campaign's actions have done little to cool the media's appetite for covering Trump, however.
On Tuesday night, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC aired Trump speaking for 45 minutes in what was widely heralded as more of an informercial for Trump products than for his campaign.
At the same time, Hillary Clinton was giving a victory speech after winning the Mississippi primary. None of the networks cut to her. They all stayed on Trump until he was done.
Updated: 2:15 P.M. EST, March 10, 2016
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I was asked this when I did an interview and I think it's such a great question for discussion, along the lines of who is better – Batman or Superman? I'll tell you who I think it is at the end of this.
Would I like to go invisible like (duh!) the Invisible Man? The thought makes me a little light headed. Have a rope of truth like Wonder Woman (well, what woman wouldn't want that? Especially if she thinks her honey is fibbing to her??)
Does Thor's hammer of strength appeal to me? Not really. What about Hawkeye's deadly bow? Not so much. Captain America's shield? Um, no.
Spiderman's spidey sense – can't even consider this one. I hate spiders. Even super heroes who act like them. Yuk. I might like to control the weather, but then I think about how everyone hates the weatherman and renege on the thought.
X-ray vision might be cool, but then I think about all those man-thong wearers out there and I cringe in disgust.
I would have to say my superpower would be (and in reality, is) my ability to make people laugh even when the situation I'm in is highly charged and emotional.
I'm the type of gal who gets hit with the giggles at inappropriate times. During a funeral once I found something the eulogizer said funny and laughed out loud. I was the only one. I'm that female who always says the wrong thing for the wrong reason due to nerves. At a wake once I was telling a story and said, "Oh, my God, I was so embarrassed I almost died. " Yes. At a wake. Where there was a dead body a few feet away. And yup, I'm the one who is usually making other people blush with my bluntness because I always feel the quickest way to say something is the way that causes you to get the most bang for your buck.
But even with all that, I make people laugh.
I once had an extremely irate patient yell at me for what seemed like an hour straight but was probably about 5 minutes. I let him rant, never saying a word. When he finally ran out of speed, after telling me all the things that had been done to him and what he was now doing – which BTW weren't making him any better – I cocked my head at him and said, "How's that going for ya?" He was so flabbergasted, he laughed. Out loud. A full belly shake. And then I helped him with the problem he was having. When he left my office sweetness and light surrounded him.
I watched a waitress get reamed by a very hostile and drunk customer once. She kept her cool, never once defending herself or yelling back at him. When she came to the table where my friends and I were, she was visibly shaking and had a painful smile on her face, but she was lovely to us and trying to pretend nothing had happened. When she asked if she could help us, I asked back, "Want us to go and beat that guy up? We can do it so no one sees us. Really. My uncle is connected. I know what I'm doing."
She stared at me for a second and then smiled. The smile turned into a grin, which turned into laugh. When my entire table of people was done laughing, she said, "Thanks, but it's okay." When we left I noticed she had comped our drink order so we all pitched in and left her a $100.00 tip.
The Reader's Digest used to have a column titled, Laughter is the best medicine, and it's so true. Anytime you can use laughter to diffuse a situation, relieve someone's embarrassment, or for any reason to make them feel good, it's worthwhile.
So. Superman or Batman? For me it's always and forever going to be Superman. Hey, he can fly, has super hearing, sight and smell, is uber-strong and can stop bullets in his hand. Plus he's a writer like me (Clark Kent anyone?) Batman, not so much. Cut him he bleeds, hit him he falls. Yeah, he may be a mega rich playboy, but he needs a whole cave of techie stuff to get the job done. Unlike Superman who is all-natural.
Besides: Batman looks like…well…a bat.
Thoughts? Let's discuss…


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Film | Driving transparency to improve standards
Film | Driving transparency to improve standards
Why is transparency such an important component of responsible supply chain management? And what can companies do to drive transparency at all tiers of their supply chains? Film three outlines the importance of transparency in global supply chains.
Drawing on practical experience from sustainability leaders, this film highlights how increased supply chain transparency can help companies to mitigate risk, assure product quality, protect reputation and prevent loss of shareholder value.
Film produced in 2013.
Carmel Giblin, CEO, Sedex Group
Carmel Giblin is the CEO of Sedex Group and has been with the organisation since April 2010. As the world's largest collaborative platform for managing ethical supply chain data, Sedex engages with all tiers of the supply chain with the aim of driving improvements and convergence in responsible business practices. Before joining Sedex, Carmel was Head of Corporate Responsibility & Accessibility at Sky, where she developed the organisation's Responsibility Strategy. Prior to Sky, Carmel worked as a Buyer at retailers Somerfield, Waitrose and Exxon Mobil and in supplier organisations Britvic Soft Drinks and Allied Domecq in roles that included customer management, risk management and organisational design and effectiveness reviews.
Chris Start, Chairman of the Board, Sedex
Chris Start is the Chairman of the Board of Sedex Group, serving as an Independent Non-executive Director of Sedex Information Exchange Ltd and of Sedex Solutions Ltd. He is a former Vice President at Procter & Gamble, where he worked for 25 years in local, regional and global assignments. Today Chris works as an advisor, consultant and coach to the leaders of a variety of companies across Europe. He sits on the Advisory Board of the Vlerick Business School and is an Associate Professor at the Louvain School of Management, both in Belgium. Since joining the Sedex Board in November 2011 Chris has brought his passion, professionalism and extensive international business experience to help drive Sedex forward as an agent for positive change.
David Lawrence, Global Compliance & Ethics Programme Director, Diageo
David Lawrence reports to the Diageo Chief Compliance Officer, developing their C&E programme, including their approach to 3rd party anti-corruption management and integrating it in to their broader sustainability agenda. Previously, David worked in Global Procurement, leading their compliance, risk and sustainability work; which covered a wide range of activities from supplier codes/policies, supplier qualification & continuity assurance to responsible and Sustainable Procurement – Agriculture, ethical sourcing, packaging, renewable energy.
After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, David held several operational roles within Eden Vale and Guinness (now Diageo), including several overseas roles in Africa, before moving in to Procurement 13 years ago. As well as holding a Diploma in Management Studies, David has recently completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business, through Cambridge University. David looks to bring a practical approach to balancing the ever-increasing compliance pressures and sustainability opportunities, with the commercial realities of a customer/supplier relationship in the Supply Chain. David is also currently Chairman of AIM-Progress, the FMCG sector task-force working collaboratively to improve responsible sourcing practices through their common supply chains.
Dr Kevin Franklin, Managing Director, Maplecroft
Dr. Kevin Franklin is managing director of Maplecroft professional services, where he overseas engagements on global risks and sustainability strategy, reporting, supply chain continuity and financial services. He has a PhD in Business Studies from Warwick Business School with further degrees in biology and environmental science. Kevin has more than 15 years' experience advising companies and financial institutions on extra-financial risks / opportunities and mitigation mechanisms in developed and developing country contexts. This includes the development and implementation of sustainability performance management systems, assurance programmes and reporting processes, company and country ESG risk ratings and ethical supply chain management. Key focus areas include energy and climate change, biodiversity, human rights and development issues. He is an experienced environmental and social auditor and has authored numerous reports for high-level international fora.
Louise Herring, Ethical Trade Manager, Sainsbury's
As Sainsbury's leader for ethical trade, Louise Herring is responsible for ensuring that workers along all the company's global supply chains are treated fairly. Louise has twelve years of experience working for NGOs, donors and companies on fair and ethical trade, climate change, social enterprise, reproductive health and information communication technology in Europe, Africa and Asia. She has led the rollout of Sainsbury's global ethical trade strategy for two and half years.
Louise Nicholls, Head of Responsible Sourcing and Plan A, Marks and Spencer Foods | Board Director, Sedex
Louise heads the Food sustainability team at Marks and Spencer. She deals with issues as diverse as sustainable fish sourcing, labour standards in factories, animal welfare, food miles, genetic modification, fair trade and climate change. With over 20 years' experience in the field of sustainability her previous roles include Raw material procurement, establishing M&S leading ethical trade programme and she was part of the small team that developed M&S Plan A, an award winning sustainability plan to address a wide range of environmental and social issues.
Louise was a board member on the Ethical Trading Initiative board 2004-2007and has sat on Sedex board since its inception. Louise also chairs the Sedex Associate Auditor Group and is a Board director of Global Social Compliance Program (GSCP). A key part of her role is interaction with a wide range of stakeholders and suppliers. In the last 12 months she has travelled to America, India, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Peru and Europe meeting with over 1000 suppliers and local stakeholders to understand their issues and perspectives.
Peter McAllister, Executive Director, Ethical Trading Initiative
Peter McAllister is Director of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that work together to improve the lives of workers around the world. He joined ETI in October 2010, and has been a driving force in establishing its new supply chain approach to programme work. Peter has spent more than 20 years engaged in international development and rights-based initiatives around the world, including seven years at the Geneva-based International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) and 13 years with the international development NGO CARE.
Stephen Kenzie, Programme Director, International Business Leaders Forum
Stephen joined the International Business Leaders Forum in May 2006 and has led or contributed to projects across a wide range of thematic issues including environmental sustainability, human rights, anti-corruption and inclusive business. Prior to joining IBLF, Stephen was the founder and Managing Director of a successful retail sports equipment business in Canada. He has managed the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact UK Network since 2008, providing support for UK-based endorsers of the UN's corporate responsibility framework. During his tenure, the UK Network has come to be recognised as a model for Global Compact local networks because of its genuinely business led governance structures and innovative programmes. Stephen has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia (1987) and an MSc in Business & Environment from Imperial College London (2005). He is a graduate of the Partnership Broker's Accreditation Scheme and has extensive experience in cross-sector collaboration.
Trude Ertresvåg, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, REMA 1000
Trude Ertresvåg is Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at REMA 1000 – the largest grocery retail chain in Norway and the fastest growing retailer in Denmark. REMA 1000 is part of Reitangruppen, a family-owned business. Ertresvåg took up her post in 2012 to lead the ethical trading programme for REMA 1000. REMA 1000 is moving forward with a programme of collaboration with other brands to engage more effectively with factories. Ertresvåg previously worked at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she served from 2006 to 2011. Immediately prior to REMA 1000, Ertresvåg was seconded as Personal Adviser to the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities. She gained an MSc Political Sociology from the London School of Economics in 2006.


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A HSE Management System tends to include a lot of paper work in forms of procedures, checklists and important information. From the very beginning it was possible to visual see how big the manual, or manuals for that instance were, since they were printed and put into a binder which stood in the book shelf.
Today when many of the systems are computer based, it is not easy to get an overview of its size, it is just a number of files and links in a database.
On bigger vessels (>500 GRT) the crew at least have a chance to cope with the system, to fill in all checklists, to do all inspections and write all reports. But how do the smaller vessels do it?
Some might say that the systems are no just as big as on bigger vessel and it might be true, but still, the other day I received a mail from a Captain on board a small tugboat who complained about the increased work load due to the "papers". The company is known world wide and have an enormous organization.
I strongly believe that it is possible to created a HSE MS which is easy to work with for a small crew, but it cost little more money and take some time to develop. Is anyone interested?
I believe this is an important question! What do you think?


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In 2014 I ventured into the world of drone flying, and using a small quadcopter called the Phantom that had the ability to carry a GoPro, I was able to captured some amazing imagery from up high. This opened up new avenues for me and was something I really felt would coicinde with my photography career.
In 2015 I worked to get my accreditation with the CAA so I could use a drone commercially. Despite being a very expensive venture to get involved in, it has actually been a worthy investment as having a background in photography this has generated quite a bit of work for me and I have worked with some fantastic people since gaining my accreditation.
Originally my plan was to use a Hexcopter to carry a GH4 or even Sony A7 series camera which I had built originally, but advancements in technology and the fact that mobility is very important in my line of work, The incredible and versatile quad-copter from DJi called the Inspire was released, and was an instant hit for me. The fact it came with 2 controllers with one allowing a cam op to control the gimbal and the other to fly was very important. Initially the camera was good but not great, but I knew plans for a much better quality camera were going ot be released, and later on in the year Dji released the Zenmuse X5r which is a micro four thirds camera that has a similar sensor to the GH4, but also with the ability to shoot RAW video. This is a game changer, and being able to capture footage this way in a sub 7kg UAV was/is incredible.
I have used this system for 18 months now, and it hasn't let me down at all. Best choice I ever made was getting rid of the Hexcopter, The perfect system for someone that needs mobility and requires high end imagery.
Some flims I have created are shown below, and you can view my site www.visualair.co.uk which gives full details on pricing and requirements for any commercial operations can take place.


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CFO Network: Pollsters Analyze Cantor Defeat
Pollsters Bill McInturff and Peter D. Hart discussed the hows and whys of Eric Cantor's primary defeat in conversation with WSJ's Neil King at the CFO Network.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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What Should I Do About My Career?
This is about seeking a career that you love!
Positive Motivational Quotes About Work
Johnny Carson Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.
Dale Carnegie Are you bored with life? Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all you heart, live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours.
Bobby Unser Desire! That's the one secret of every man's career. Not education. Not being born with hidden talents. Desire.
Mark Twain Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
Napoleon Hill When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.
Brian Tracy Only undertake what you can do in an excellent fashion. There are no prizes for average performance.
Jack Welch We know where most of the creativity, the innovation, the stuff that drives productivity lies - in the minds of those closest to the work.
Harland Sanders You got to like your work. You have got to like what you are doing, you have got to be doing something worthwhile so you can like it - because it is worthwhile, that it makes a difference, don't you see?
Napoleon Hill Everyone enjoys doing the kind of work for which he is best suited.
Earl Nightingale The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else. Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual. Remember: Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career!
Ok now…you have just enjoyed the wisdom of some of the most respected leaders and motivators of our society! Are you very happy in your employment today? ..The average "job" in the U.S. lasts 2.7 years…and as pointed out above by Earl Nightingale "Jobs are owned by the company, you own your career!"
Now I think it is a very fair question to ask…what are you going to do with the rest of your life when your current "job" terminates or you decide to change "jobs"?. Do you have a career that "you own and that you can rely upon for employment and income security"? I encourage you to consider your current enjoyment level with your employment and to consider adjustments that would lead to more job and career satisfaction!
I know of excellent solutions for you to consider both part-time and full time…not only to help you feel more secure, protected, capable of making better decisions and improving your life, however to also offer you income options with multiple streams of income for now and to two generations of your family.
If you are interested in discussing business opportunities that can get you on the path to financial independence, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com or call me on 407-749-9395.
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"With just ten weeks to go before Brexit day, uncertainty remains the only certainty as we still have no agreement on what Brexit will be. We are living through a period of greater political volatility than at any time in the last forty years, with the UK standing on the threshold of a huge social and economic change; but we still do not know exactly what form that could take, how fast it could happen and how big a change it may be. The possible outcomes are actually widening not narrowing the nearer we get to Brexit day.
"But the default remains a 'No Deal' Brexit. Unless MPs can agree on something (and the EU agrees too), then we will leave the EU on 29 March with No Deal and we are currently headed straight for this scenario; a majority of MPs will have to change course to divert us from this destination. Business should not wait for the politicians to reach an agreement. By the time this political deadlock breaks, it will be too late to make contingency plans for 29 March.
"Organisations should make business continuity plans for a No Deal Brexit (as the most immediate and most disruptive scenario); look for opportunities that this may create; and get match fit, focusing on business basics like cashflow, retaining and attracting talent, sweating your assets to meet customer need, and removing unnecessary costs. That is what we are already working with our clients on and many are now implementing their contingency plans; it's not too late to start."
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African-American rail worker Duff Anderson (Ivan Dixon) has left his 4-year old son with a nanny, and now drifts through life with little ambition. Duff's outlook on life changes when he meets schoolteacher Josie Dawson (Abbey Lincoln), a gentle preacher's daughter. Although Josie's father (Stanley Greene) disapproves of Duff's lifestyle, the two eventually marry. Duff and Josie struggle to hold on to their marriage as Duff must face up to the oppressive racism of 1960s America.


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5 Middlegate
5 Middlegate, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7PG
£23,000 per year
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|Size (Acres)
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Carlisle Office
01228 548385
The premises are located in Penrith, an attractive and affluent market town situated on the north east fringe of the Lake District in Cumbria. Penrith is well located being adjacent to Junction 40 of the M6 providing direct access north and south and connected to the A66 which leads west to the Lake District National Park and east to Scotch Corner and the A1(M).
Penrith has a resident population of approximately 15,000 and is located within Eden with a district population of over 51,000. Carlisle is approximately 20 miles to the north, Kendal 32 miles to the south and Keswick 18 miles to the west.
The subject property occupies a central position on Middlegate one of the main retail pitches in the town centre connecting with Market Square, Devonshire Street and Great Dockray. There are a number of national and local retailers, cafes, food shops and professional users all within the immediate vicinity including B&M Bargains, United Colours of Beneton, Thomas Cook and Burton. Penrith train station is a short distance to the west of the premises and reached via Castlegate. The train station ia on the Main West Coast Line which provides direct services north to Carlisle and Glasgow and South to London Euston with a journey time of around 3 hours.
The Grade ll Listed property provides a ground floor retail lock-up shop with first floor ancillary accommodation forming a mid-terrace position within an attractive sandstone rendered and painted building and with a double fronted timber framed shop façade with central entrance door.
Internally, the premises provide open plan sales areas incorporating a sales counter, storage and changing rooms. Stairs to the rear of the property lead to a first floor staff room/kitchen, stock room and WC. The accommodation has predominantly wood effect laminate throughout on timber floors, plaster painted walls with slat walling in part, suspended ceiling with fluorescent recessed lighting and electric heating. There is a rear pedestrian door/fire exit which leads to the side passageway and private car park.
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and has a dedicated intruder and fire alarm system.
It is understood that the premises provide the following approximate measurements:
Ground Floor Sales Net Internal Area 74.32m² (850 sq ft)
First Floor Net Internal Area 20.26m2 (218 sq ft)
Shop Width 6.17m (20ft)
Shop Depth 14.82m (49ft)
The property is available by way of a new Full Repairing & Insuring lease for a term to be agreed and at a commencing rental of £23,000 per annum exclusive.
It is understood from the VOA website that the premises have a Rateable Value of £15,750.
The current Uniform Business Rate is 49.7 pence in the pound, which would equate to rates payable per annum of approximately £7,828 exclusive. Prospective tenants should check the exact rates payable with Eden District Council – Tel: 01768 817 817.
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of any lease documentation together with any VAT thereon.
The property is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson LLP Contact:
John Haley – [email protected]
Joe Ellis – [email protected]
Tel: 01228 548385
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
- The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
- All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
- No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
- No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
- These particulars were prepared in July 2016.
Attractive Prime Retail Premises To Let
- Well located ground floor retail unit with first floor ancillary accommodation in the heart of Penrith Town Centre
- Approximate Sales Area – 850 sq ft
- Dedicated Private Car Parking Spaces
- Rental – £23,000 per annum exclusive


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Archaeological Tours out of Athens
"Passage into History" Nemea tour.
On Saturday 17/10 we had the privilege of sharing the dream of this man with him.
Professor Miller, the archaeologist who has dedicated his whole life on the excavation first and the revival of the Games then, met us at the Museum and gave us a long tour of the museum, the site, and then told us stories about his early days there. We also saw the trailer of the film that has been made by Yiannis Lapatas about the previous games in 2012.
We didn't want him to stop talking, but eventually he did. It's always an experience to become part of such an exceptional person's dream !
As always, after that we went eating at a small taverna in a village nearby, where the food was great, the company was great, the wine was great, – we didn't visit a winery this time, but we are already working on it, we promise !
Now guess what our next plan is ! We will organise our support and participation in the Nemean Games of June 2016, so stay tuned.
Heading to OUR "Passage into History"
After a quick stop at the Corinth Canal for a coffee and some photos…
… we arrive at the village of Ancient Nemea
Professor Miller
In the museum, fascinated by Pr. Miller's stories,
At the archaeological site
The Baths of the athletes
The Temple of Nemean Zeus
Pr. Miller talking to us about the restoration of the columns of the temple
The "undressing room" (apodyterion)
Passing through the entrance Tunnel to the Stadium
Inscriptions inside the entrance tunnel
entering the stadium…
Pr. Miller explaining us about the mechanism of the starting line (balbis)
and the winner is …
The Stadium
In Pr. Miller's office
The documentary about his dream of reviving the ancient Nemean Games
As always we finished our trip eating at a small taverna in a village nearby.


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HA NOI (VNS) — Erosion in many places in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta has claimed about 500 hectares of land as authorities struggle to find effective answers.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, sea water intrudes about 30-40m into coastal land in the region. Erosion occurs in 20 places along a 200km stretch of coastline.
Places reporting severe erosion include Binh Dai and Thanh Phu districts in Ben Tre Province, and in Hiep Thanh and Dan Thanh districts in Tra Vinh Provinces.
Tang Quoc Chinh from the ministry's Irrigation Department said erosion had also occurred along riverbanks in the delta.
"Erosion has hit 265 places along the delta's rivers and estuaries. The total length of collapsed riverbanks is 450km," he said.
Chinh told a conference on the issue on Saturday in Soc Trang Province that the erosion was mainly caused by the construction of irrigation and hydropower reservoirs along the upper parts of the Mekong river, which had changed the flow of water.
He also said that over-exploitation of underground water and climate change impacts were among the causes.
The erosion has affected cultivation and the lives of millions of residents living in the coast and along the eroded rivers.
Christian Henckes of the German International Co-operation Agency (GIZ) suggested that agencies should take prompt action to deal with the problems.
He said preventive forest plantations, construction of sea walls and river embankment should be carried out.
The delta supplies nearly 90 per cent of rice for Viet Nam, one of the world's leading rice exporters.
Deputy Minister Hoang Van Thang agreed with Henckes, saying the delta needed an integrated approach to deal with the problems.
Erosion and sea water intrusion are expected to become more severe. Experts forecast that 39 per cent of the delta area will be under 30m under sea water in 2100 because of climate change. — VNS


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As diplomatic tensions again escalate between the US and Russia following the announcement of new sanctions against Moscow earlier this week by the Trump administration, Russia's prime minister Dmitry Medvedev warned the United States on Friday that Russia would regard any U.S. move to curb the activities of its banks as a declaration of economic war which it would retaliate against.
Medvedev said Moscow would take economic, political or other retaliatory measures against the United States if Washington targeted Russian banks.
"If they introduce something like a ban on banking operations or the use of any currency, we will treat it as a declaration of economic war. And we'll have to respond to it accordingly – economically, politically, or in any other way, if required," Medvedev said during a trip to the Kamchatka region.
"Our American friends should make no mistake about it," he cautioned.
Medvedev also noted that Russia has a long history of surviving economic restrictions and never caved in to the pressure in the past. "Our country had been living under constant pressure through sanctions for the last hundred years," Medvedev said, accusing the US and its allies of employing sanctions to undercut global competition. "Nothing has changed."
The Russian PM said that by targeting Russia's gas exports to Europe, Washington wants to push its own LNG shipments to the continent. "It's an absolutely nonmarket anti-competition measure aimed at strangling our capabilities." Medvedev also pointed out that the US is simultaneously imposing tariffs on China. "The Chinese, obviously, don't like it. No one does. And our goal is to resist all these measures."
According to Reuters, Medvedev's statement reflects Russia's fears over the impact of new restrictions on its economy and assets, including the rouble which tumbled 6% of its value this week on sanctions jitters. With economists expecting the economy to grow by 1.8% this year, some fear that if new sanctions proposed by Congress and the State Department are implemented in full, growth would be almost cut to zero.
On Wednesday, the State Department announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian exports of dual-purpose electronics and other national security-controlled equipment, which will come into effect on August 22, and which pushed the Russian currency to two-year lows and sparked a wider sell-off over fears Russia was locked in a spiral of never-ending sanctions.
Separate legislation introduced last week in draft form by Republican and Democratic senators, dubbed "the sanctions bill from hell" by one of its backers, proposes curbs on the operations of several state-owned Russian banks in the United States and restrictions on their use of the dollar.
Moscow's strategy of trying to improve battered U.S.-Russia ties by attempting to build bridges with President Trump backfired after U.S. lawmakers launched a new sanctions drive last week because they fear Trump is too soft on Russia. That in turn piled pressure on Trump to show he is tough on Russia ahead of mid-term elections and the possible release of Mueller's report on Russian collusion.
The problem for Russia is that there is little it could do to hit back at the United States without damaging its own economy or depriving its consumers of sought after goods as the sanctions episode of 2014 showed, and officials in Moscow have made clear they do not want to get drawn into what they describe as a mutually-damaging tit-for-tat sanctions war, similar to the one the US is waging with China.
The threat of more U.S. sanctions kept the rouble under pressure on Friday, sending it crashing past two-year lows at one point before it recouped some of its losses.
Commenting on the currency slide, the Russian central bank said the rouble's fall to multi-month lows on news of new U.S. sanctions was a "natural reaction" and that it had the necessary tools to prevent any threat to financial stability. One tool it said it might use was limiting market volatility by adjusting how much foreign currency it buys. Central bank data showed on Friday it had started buying less foreign currency on Wednesday, the first day of the rouble's slide. As a reminder, Russia recently liquidated the bulk of its US Treasurys holdings over the past two months as it sought to diversify away from the dollar.
For now, the fate of the U.S. bill Medvedev was referring to is not certain. Congress will not be back in Washington until September, and even then, congressional aides said they did not expect the measure would pass in its entirety.
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Both the core packages and .NET Framework ones (WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET) were updated. Only bug fixing release. See the [changelog](https://korzh.com/easyquery/docs/changelog) for details.
This update fixes the format of JSON query files and paging in Oracle SQL statements. Additionally, we added a few new options in query builder's Formats.
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Synchronizing the functionality with .NET Core branch of EasyQuery. Server-side components are completely stateless now. You will need to [change some parts of your code](https://korzh.com/easyquery/docs/release-notes/version-3.10.0) when upgrading from the previous versions.
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This version of EasyQuery has some new features and fixed bugs, listed below. Among the most critical updates - users now allowed to define an additional list of tables for each operator, and they will be included into result SQL. This feature is actual for all EasyQuery experiences: ASP, Silverlight, WIN, WPF. To read more information just click on the title.
New features are available in EasyQuery 3.7.2. Most of them are actual for EasyQuery ASP edition. But there are also those, acceptable for all ASP, Silverlight, WIN and WPF, as Oracle Managed Data Access connector support in Data Model Editor. Also, we've fixed some bugs, such as wrong behavior in Value Editor Settings dialog. Click on the title to read the full list of updates.
This package of updates allows you to set different options for entities and entity attributes right in your context definition. New features are actual for all versions: ASP.NET, Silverlight, WIN, WPF.
This version of EasyQuery provides new functions, such as separate queries for different users, support for complex types in DataModel.LoadFromType() method. We've improved meta-data extraction in OracleGate and fixed DateTimePicker widget in WebForms projects. Click on the title to see the full list of updates.
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We've added a new default set of date/time operators in your model, separate EasyQuery assemblies for different versions of EntityFramework, which is actual for asp, silverlight, win and wpf versions. We did global refactoring of EasyQuery widgets for JavaScript and MVC versions and fixed little bugs in WebForms version. Click on the title to see the full list of changes.
In this package of updates, we added new options in Query.Formats, LinqQueryBuilder which generates LINQ queries, several useful classes for data export (CSV, Excel) and SSRS integration. There are few improvements in JavaScript popup menu both in MVC edition, and a bunch of small fixes. Click on the title to see the full list of updates.
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LWG News & Events
A warm Welcome to our two newest members: Delightfully Delicious Desserts, Wedding Baker & Custom Cakes & Farrah Fine Jewellers. Please like and follow these new members on your social channels.Learn more
Thank you to the Ottawa wedding Show and all Luxury Wedding Group members for making this years show a success.Learn more
We happy to announce the Luxury Wedding Group participation in the Ottawa Wedding Show, October 27th and 28th in the EY Centre as presenting sponsor. We will be featured throughout the show grounds, in visitors gift bags, on show tickets and will be making a presentation to further promote the LWG. Come join us and meet many of our current members that are exhibiting at the show.Learn more
Thank you to all members for an exciting and successful Member Networking Meeting at Fairouz last night. It was a blast to see everyone there and be able to outline our future growth together.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is launching a comprehensive Social Media promotion with an aggressive Facebook, Instagram and Google AdWords campaigns to deliver new clients & leads for our members.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: WELCOME Magic Mirror! Magic Mirror Ottawa takes photo booth fun to a whole new level. As guests walk through a luxury red carpet experience, colorful animations and voice guidance invites them to engage in a magical interactive "selfie" experience presenting a photo keepsake. Each event is unique and customizable. We work with you to build a custom workflow and layout where you can choose from a wide array of features to include in the interactive photo-taking experience.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: WELCOME My Catering Group! Big event coming up? Guests to impress? MCG is ready for parties large and small. Our teams are friendly and professional. And you and your guests will never forget the food.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: WELCOME The Vanitea Room! Striving to provide their patrons with a perfect matrimony between beautiful and delicious food and equally breathtaking surroundings. Specializing in an all-day indulgent brunch service, a modern-day twist on morning & afternoon tea services as well as boasting a fun and creative approach to day-time cocktails and champagne.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: WELCOME Premier Limousine! Premier Limousine is a company that has been launched on a foundation of complete customer service. We are here to ensure your utmost care and satisfaction providing the most professional limousine services in Ottawa. Our superior client care consists of highly trained employees that reflect professionalism, courtesy, and on time performance. We are committed to offering all of our clients the most courteous, convenient & reliable service they will ever experience! With many years of experience in the region, we have grown to understand the needs of our clients. Whether you are celebrating your wedding, prom or any special event our highly trained staff will always make sure you get the best quality of service in the industry. We are here to provide you with dependable executive limousines and are open for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please don't hesitate to contact us at any time should you have any further inquiries or would like to make a reservation.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: WELCOME Fairouz! Opened in 2016 by Dr. Hussain Rahal and Tony Garcia in a heritage mansion in the capital's Somerset Village, Fairouz is an upscale-casual restaurant featuring modern Middle Eastern cuisine finely crafted by Executive Chef Walid El-Tawel and his talented culinary team.Learn more
Thank You To All Of Our Amazing Members, Families, Friends & Couples Who Joined Us At The Ottawa Wedding Show This Weekend!All members
A warm Welcome to our newest members: Justina Atelier, Elegante Services, Top of The Hill Bakery & Red Carpet Glamour!All members
A warm Welcome to Dynamix Productions, Orchard View, Kathi Robertson Photography, Luxe Blooms, Groovy Linen, Saaaby's Beautique Make up & Microblading, Sax Appeal, UCB1 Global Protective Services, Il Paradiso Spa, Sizzle With Decor, Ottawa Wedding Decor, Ottawa Wedding Magazine, Fruit Couture, Mitch Lenet Weddings, Andrea Mueller Fine Jewellery, Tammy's Tub TreatsAll members
Thank you to everyone who attended the Netwoking event at Giovanni's. Big thank you to or host for the event that saw the group grow and thrive as we entered our second year.become a member
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: MakeSewCreate! Make Sew Create (MSC) holds a vision of fashion, creativity and design. Owner and founder, Mitra Vaezi, has spent years designing clothes and passing her knowledge on to others. She is an experienced dressmaker, sewing professional, tailor, alterations specialist, designer, pattern maker, seamstress, sewist, custom clothier, wardrobe consultant and fashion adviser.Learn more
The Member Networking event has been re-scheduled. It will be held at Giovanni's Ristorante on May 1st. Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation will start at 7pm.RSVP
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome two new members: Sala San Marco and Crowne Plaza! These premium members are some of the most popular wedding venues and reception destinations in the Ottawa region. We are happy to have joined with them bringing additional value and unquestionable benefits to all members.Sala San Marco Crowne Plaza
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: Morris Formal Wear! A family affair for over 75 years. When Morris Feldberg left Poland and came to Canada in 1925, he brought with him his trade as a military master tailor, and a tradition of hard work.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: Elit Limousine! Elite Limousine is the Official Transportation provider to The Ottawa Senators and the only licensed curb-side limousine service at the Ottawa International Airport.Learn more
The Luxury wedding Group is proud to welcome our newest member: Brewbar! Brewbar is an innovative and original catering company specializing in custom beverages, specialty coffee, espresso and fine tee. A welcome addition to the groupLearn more
Annual member meting and progress report. We dedicated the past few months in developing the next phase of growth for the group with the primary purpose of increasing our group's exposure, generating new business leads and reducing the monthly cost of the program. Presented the Luxury wedding Group Strategic Plan FY17-18 that will be kiking off as of April 1st, 2017.RSVP
The Luxury Wedding Group was officially launched at the EY Center during the annual Ottawa Wedding Show. The Ottawa Wedding Show is Ottawa's premier wedding industry event.Read More
The Luxury Wedding Group Inc was the principal sponsor for The Ottawa Wedding Show. The LWG launch was covered through social and conventional media featuring LIVE radio broadcast on JUMP RADIO 106.9.Read More
Pleased to announce a LWG promotional video by our member Reno Productions. The video was meant as a compilation of variety of weddings and was used as background for the website's home page.Read More
The founding members of the LWG: Reno Productions, LUXURIA BY SERINA, La Maison D'or, Paper Studio, LouLou Lounge, Giovanni's Restaurant, Ottawa Flowers, Pearl Decor, SWAY Band, Interlace Sounds Inc.All Members
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The financial technology revolution, which is being led by entrepreneurs rethinking everything from the way people save to how they apply for a mortgage, has the potential to put consumers in control of their own financial lives — so long as their various financial accounts can work seamlessly together with the third-party app the consumer wishes to use. Nearly all fintech apps rely on consumers' ability to access their financial account information to get tailored budgeting, saving, investing advice and more.
This month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took an important step toward making that potential a reality with its release of consumer-authorized data-sharing and aggregation principles. In the principles, the bureau reiterated consumers' right to share data, recognizing that connectivity is the underlying magic fueling the consumer fintech revolution. The guidelines will promote innovation, competition and consumer control.
But the CFPB's principles are just that — nonbinding statements of CFPB policy. While the ball is largely in the industry's court to work toward new data-sharing technical standards, regulators still have an important role to play too.
First, data sharing can be risky, as the CFPB went to great lengths to make clear. Why? Data sharing often requires consumers to provide their bank account usernames and passwords to third parties. In the guidance, the CFPB clarified that granting consumers access to their data does not necessarily mean sharing login credentials. At the same time, the bureau made it equally clear that if banks and others want to prevent the sharing of credentials, they need to find another, more secure way to provide access. Both banks and data aggregators should have an incentive to eliminate the use of credentials.
However, some banks have shown in the past that they will leverage control over consumer data for anti-competitive purposes. So while the CFPB was careful to note that the release of its principles should not be interpreted as a shift in enforcement priorities, the bureau should still exercise existing authorities to protect the core of these data-sharing principles. Where the terms of data access do not support innovation, competition and consumer control, the CFPB should use the supervisory process or, in egregious cases, bring enforcement actions under its authority to prevent "unfair, deceptive, or abusive" acts and practices.
Second, the CFPB should work with the Federal Trade Commission and banking regulators to provide additional guidance on its principles related to informed consent. In the guidelines, the CFPB rightly stated that the terms of data access should be "consistent with the consumer's reasonable expectations." In other words, all potential uses of consumers' data should be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in an easy-to-read way. Too often, that is not the case today. From Google to Facebook to Equifax, there is a growing concern about the ways that our data is collected and sold. Financial account data access operates on an opt-in basis; however, additional affirmative consent should be required when a consumer's data is being used for any purpose other than the service he or she signed up for.
Third, banking regulators could update their third-party vendor risk management guidelines to clarify the kinds of due diligence banks are required to conduct on parties with whom they share data. But regulators must tread carefully here. Data aggregation is not a traditional vendor relationship and simply applying current guidance would run counter to the CFPB's principles by allowing banks — not consumers — to control which third parties can access data, overriding consumer consent.
In an April speech, Federal Reserve Gov. Lael Brainard indicated that the Fed may indeed revisit its vendor risk management guidance. But her remarks made it seem like revisiting the guidance won't necessarily benefit consumers.
In her prepared remarks, Brainard cited the terms and conditions that developers agree to when producing apps for Apple's App Store or Google's Android platform as informative examples of third-party vendor risk management. However, this framework should not be imported into consumer data access. Apple is not like the bank in this analogy. Further, when an app developer agrees to Apple's terms and conditions, it is seeking access to Apple's data, so it's appropriate for Apple to assert some amount of control. When a consumer grants a fintech app permission to access financial account information, it's the consumer's information.
Fourth, there is the issue of liability. Some banks have asserted in their terms and conditions that if bank customers provide their login credentials to a third-party app, they lose their right to protection against unauthorized transactions. Consumer advocates have, naturally, taken the opposite view. Without wading into those choppy waters, bank regulators and the CFPB could still clarify that consumers will be fully protected in a security breach if banks had provided data access in a manner not involving login credentials.
This is an area where more regulation could actually facilitate innovation — and where the U.S. risks falling behind Europe. The revised Payment Services Directive, which Europe is readying to take effect next year, requires banks to make account information available through secure portals to foster a more innovative and competitive financial ecosystem.
Bringing PSD2 to the U.S. would be difficult, and imposing a one-size-fits-all standard on the nearly 6,000 banks in the United States (to say nothing of the thousands of other financial institutions) would be unwise. But those challenges should not stop regulators from setting minimum standards and requiring banks to provide full data access without the use of login credentials.
The CFPB's data-sharing guidance is a great start in driving bank innovation. But the bureau and other regulators must follow it up with additional steps to make sure consumers are the real winners of the fintech revolution.


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Employers understand that the reason you are applying for a position is because you want a job. They don't need an objective statement to tell them that, and you could even reduce your chances of landing an entry-level job in finance with a poorly written objective that only lists your needs and wants. Instead, freshen up your objective and use it to target each job with specific branding statements about your qualifications.
Target Employer's Needs
An objective should tell employers what you bring to the table for their benefit, not yours. Tailor each resume you send to each specific employer, and include the name of the company in the one- or two-sentence objective statement at the top of your resume. Phrases such as increase profitability, stabilize accounting systems and provide exceptional customer service are employer needs you can satisfy succinctly in the objective.
Capture Your Essence
Use the objective statement as a means to briefly summarize your talents and the qualifications you bring to the company for its benefit. A branding statement as an objective can serve as an incentive for the recruiter to read on and preview your complete resume. Highlight your strong points when describing yourself and use language such as highly organized, superior sales abilities, consistent customer-service qualities and strong analytical skills.
Include Credentials and Licenses
Many financial occupations, such as financial analysts and advisers, must have a state license to practice. Other jobs require an advanced degree or other specialized training. Let the recruiter know in the objective statement that you have the requisite credentials to fill the slot. Licensed broker, recent Master of Business Administration graduate, certified financial planner, CPA or licensed financial analyst are appropriate tags to add to your identity statement in the objective. By covering the basics in the opening statement, you relieve the recruiter from having to look through your resume to determine whether you are even qualified for the job.
Illustrate Commitment
Recruiting, hiring and training are expensive processes for companies, so expressing a goal of long-term employment could put your resume ahead of the pack. Use the objective to briefly acknowledge your desire to grow with the company. For example, while you are applying for an entry-level position, mention your desire for eventual management-level work.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Financial Analysts
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Loan Officers
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Tax Examiners and Collectors and Revenue Agents
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Personal Financial Advisors
- North Carolina Central University: Samples of Resume Objectives
- Queensborough Community College: Examples of Career Objectives
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text: Placebo 27 Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Hello everyone, we're excited to announce a new project in development - Take On Helicopters. The brand new helicopter game from Bohemia Interactive. Take On Helicopters immerses players within beautifully rich landscapes and an authentic flight model. Harry Larkin's aviation business has fallen on tough times. Built up over decades, it's now only days away from closure. His sons face an uncertain future, struggling to save the company their father spent his whole life building. Together, they must take on contracts and competitors; together, they take on helicopters! High fidelity flight dynamics modelling Richly modelled helicopters & cockpits Expansive & detailed environments Powerful & intuitive mission editor Multiplayer in co-op & competitive scenarios Take your first steps towards mastering rotor-wing flight across a massive range of enjoyable challenges, or create your own missions using the powerful easy-to-use mission editor. Take to the air above two beautifully rich and expansive environments, based upon real-world North American and South Asian terrain-data. Take on cutting-edge technology, helicopters modelled in stunning detail, a large-scale, open-world sandbox and authentic flight dynamics... Take On Helicopters! Learn more on www.takeonthegame.com or follow us on social networks: www.youtube.com/takeonthegame www.twitter.com/takeonthegame www.facebook.com/takeonthegame Edited March 31, 2011 by Maruk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Municipia S.p.A. - a subsidiary of Italian multinational group Engineering - has acquired 100% of Kiunsys, a company founded as a spin-off of the University of Pisa and an EIT Digital Accelerator alumnus. Kiunsys is an innovative scaleup, specializing in the design and production of hardware, software and Internet of Things technologies designed to implement advanced projects in the Smart Mobility, Smart Parking and City Logistics fields.
The scaleup's solutions for urban mobility are already operational in over 80 cities, including Hamburg, Bucharest, Florence, Mantua, Milan, Naples, Parma, Pisa and Verona, and provide services to tens of millions of citizens.
Among the important players who have chosen to rely on Kiunsys is Deutsche Telekom AG, in particular for the management of the PARK & JOY parking payment system, and Fès, a city in Morocco with over 1 million residents, which has chosen Kiunsys technologies for the entire management of urban mobility and parking.
With a package of more than 20 urban mobility services connected to sophisticated sensor systems, Kiunsys solutions make it possible to manage, on the basis of specific parameters established by the administrations, entrances to LTZ areas, car parks, the granting of permits, the regulation of transit and parking, as well as all digital channels of information and payment.
An offer that aims to improve the level of livability and hospitality of cities, generates positive effects for business activities, significantly reduces urban traffic, pollution levels and oil consumption, and increases the propensity to use intermodality services and digital information and ticketing.
"Joining Municipia and, more broadly, the Engineering Group, represents for us a goal and a new starting point. By combining our specific experience with our strong expertise in processes and the Group's numerous other tools and services, we are certain that we will be able to carry out our mission of improving the quality of life and the relationship between citizens and local administrations both on a national and international scale," Paolo Lanari, founder and CEO of Kiunsys said in a statement.
EIT Digital Accelerator provides tailor-made growth support for European tech scaleups by helping secure international customers and raise capital. The Accelerator team comprises around 30 experienced business developers and finance experts operating from 15 cities across Europe, along with a hub in Silicon Valley. Since 2012, they have supported 300 startups who raised over €450 million in investment, with more than €100 million directly facilitated by the Accelerator. The programme was ranked 8th among the Top 20 Active Accelerators in the Global Accelerator Report 2016 by Gust.
Interested to learn more about the growth services of the EIT Digital Accelerator? Get in touch!


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A trailer has been released for Gia Coppola's high school drama Palo Alto. Based on a book of short stories by James Franco (who co-stars in the film), the film features interconnected narratives involving a soccer player (Emma Roberts) getting involved with her coach (Franco), a precarious friendship between two young men (Jack Kilmer and Nat Wolff), and a young woman (Zoe Levin) who bases her self-esteem on having sex. This trailer doesn't do anything for me, but that's because I'm not really hooked by the subject matter. That doesn't mean I think the film will be bad. It's just not something that piques my interest at this point. If you are fan of these kinds of movies, then you should probably put it on your radar.
Hit the jump to check out the Palo Alto trailer. The film also stars Claudia Levy, Chris Messina, and Val Kilmer. Palo Alto opens in limited release on May 9th.
Here's the official synopsis for Palo Alto:
From writer-director Gia Coppola comes an astonishing debut feature that deftly captures the complicated ties, heightened emotions, and romantic highs and lows of adolescence. Based on several linked stories by James Franco, PALO ALTO is a teenage movie for the ages, made indelible though its ensemble cast featuring some of the most gifted up-and-coming young actors working today.
Shy, sensitive April (Emma Roberts) is the class virgin -a popular soccer player and frequent babysitter for her single-dad coach, Mr. B. (James Franco). Teddy (Jack Kilmer) is an introspective artist whose best friend and sidekick Fred (Nat Wolff) is an unpredictable live wire with few filters or boundaries. While April negotiates a dangerous affair with Mr. B., and Teddy performs community service for a DUI – secretly carrying a torch for April, who may or may not share his affection – Fred seduces Emily (Zoe Levin), a promiscuous loner who seeks validation through sexual encounters. One high-school party bleeds into another as April and Teddy finally acknowledge their mutual affection, and Fred's escalating recklessness spirals into chaos.
Click over to Yahoo! Movies to see the trailer in HD.


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here we go ! The time has come!
let's go for several months dismantling, seized bolts, nervousness, insults, cutting and welding, refurbishment, painting, etc .... after the 2500km spent at the wheel has to piss everyone when it climb and improve the ozone layer, the L319D alias "the grouper" comes into full restoration!
I put some pictures taken just last week. i drove 1100km with that team optimistic for the 40 hp engine , that was hard side but it did well :
a picture taken at the Renault 4L international last week-end :
to be continued ....


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Google Analytics tracks the effectiveness your site's social sharing buttons
If you've been wondering whether or not Google's +1 button has any effect on your website traffic, you've been a bit in the dark until now. Starting today, Google Webmaster Tools will let you see different reports to show you exactly what power that little button holds.
According to a post on the Google Analytics Blog, there are additions to three reports and here's what we need to know:
- Search Impact report: Will show changes to clickthrough rates based on +1 recommendations
- Activity report: Shows how many +1's your pages have had
- Audience report: Geographic and demographic information for those who have +1'd your pagees
The features might not show up for you just yet, but Google says that they should soon:
Over the next few days (and if you're using the default version of the latest Google Analytics tracking code), if you've added +1 buttons to your site we'll automatically enable Social Plugin Tracking for +1 in your account. You can enable tracking for other social plugins in just a few simple steps.
It's invaluable information for site owners, so we look forward to seeing that engagement data starting to flow.
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Guy Webster Talbot and his family used this property as a summer estate until 1929 when they donated it to the state. Today, it's a beautiful picnic park. A modern picnic shelter is available for rent (and is reservable).While the park is terrific for a group or family picnic, the park is often uncrowded even on the best days because of its seclusion. A gently sloping grassy hill dotted with Port Orford cedars, Douglas firs, alders and maples invites frisbee tossing and quiet relaxation.
The tiny town of Latourell borders the north side of the park. Homeowners ask that visitors please respect their privacy. A trail underneath the Historic Columbia River Highway bridge leads directly to Latourelle Falls (250' tall), only a few minutes away by foot.
Please secure your valuable when enjoying our parks. Thank you!
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