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Come Fly With Us
Owners Alexis and David Thurston took the area by storm less than five years ago when they opened Butterfly Loft Salon, a 4,300-squarefoot, 31-chair, green-certified destination salon for independent stylists, nail artists, estheticians and makeup artists.
Despite the size of their business-and unlike most booth rental salons that struggle to keep their chairs full-Butterfly Loft grew to 100% occupancy in a very short period of time.
Within the first two years, the Thurstons also founded Ubungalows 1 and, more recently, Ubungalows 2 salon suites, which grew to 100% capacity in one week.
Their enterprise now occupies over 10,000 square feet of space and is filled to capacity with a healthy waiting list of stylists who are eager to become part of the Butterfly Loft experience.
To accomplish these feats, the Thurstons successfully filled multiple voids that are typically present in booth rental and suite salons: team work, education, inspiration and collaboration.
Sharing Common Career Goals
"When we opened Butterfly Loft Salon, we looked for indie stylists who were over-the-moon about doing hair and obsessed with growing their skills and their clienteles," says David. "By selectively filling our chairs, we were able to create a strong team of stylists who preferred to work individually and together to achieve common goals. Because of our business model, passion and philosophies, our salon continues to attract well-established stylists who want to ply their craft in a more inspiring work environment. To accommodate like-minded but less established stylists, we offer a graduated chair rental rate that starts low and increases by a specific amount every few months."
Pure Education
"As owners, we believe that one of our most important jobs is to continually inspire everyone who has chosen to work at our salon-especially when it comes to education. To this end, we host monthly education classes and workshops that are taught by renowned educators. All stylists- even those who aren't part of our organization-are welcome to attend and grow their knowledge and skills. Our only restriction is that our educators must truly educate and not talk about specific products or brands."
Note:The Thurstons most epic education event series to date is the Butterfly Circus, which features six or more independent guest artists every two to three months. (See "Join the Circus" in this article to learn more information about this stellar program.
The Thurstons are also strong proponents of Instagram, which has proven to be a prolific source of new clients.
As such, Butterfly Loft has a dynamic page (@Butterflyloftsalon) that primarily features the work of many stylists in their organization. They also encourage all members to be active on Instagram. And, by request, David mentors Butterfly Loft stylists on how to create a dynamic business page and build a robust following.
Suite Success
When David and Alexis opened Butterfly Loft Salon, they did so with passion, know-how and a highly ambitious, multi-pronged dream. Things started off with a bang and continued without a hitch for a couple of years.Then it happened: Four stylists came to David and told him they were leaving to rent suites at a business that had just opened down the street.
"It was a real awakening," says David. "Alexis and isaw the writing on the wall and immediately agreed that since times were changing, we had to change with them. We began visiting suites in areas that were a great distance from our business to see what those complexes offered and how we could improve on the general business model. We also took a long, hard look at the type of stylist that would prefer to work in a traditional salon versus a suite."
According to David Thurston, co-owner of Butterfly Loft Salon ● Spa and Ubungalows, the "type" of stylist you are determines whether you prefer to work in a salon or a salon suite.
● Type 1 stylists enjoy the hubbub and energy of a bustling salon. They can be independent stylists, yet still want to participate in team activities and have social interaction with other staff members and clients throughout the day.
● Type 2 stylists prefer a one-on-one working environment and are happiest when they are relating to their clients in a private setting.
● Type 1-2 stylists like private, one-on-one time with their clients, but also feel the need to socialize, be inspired by others and participate in some salon activities.
"The biggest challenge with a suite model is that inspiration and collaboration can't travel through walls. This is why all of our suite stylists are welcome to join in on any of our activities.
"When an adjoining space in our building became vacant, we created Ubungalows 1, a 2,100-square-foot space with seven spacious suites and an indoor lounge and outdoor patio area.
We customized each suite with different cabinetry and chandeliers. We also installed individual climate controls and outfitted each of them with topnotch equipment, including a halo color-processing machine.
At the front of the suites, there are oversized windows and, like our salon, glass doors.
Ubungalows 1 was at 100% occupancy within a week. We eventually took another adjoining unit and created Ubungalows 2, a larger space with the same upgrades. It was also at full capacity within a week of completion."
Honoring Their Vows
When David and Alexis opened Butterfly Loft, they committed their heart and soul to their salon. They also entered into their business relationship with the same ideals as they had in their personal relationship.
In fact, their lives are so deeply intertwined with their business and the people that make it all possible, they were married at their salon.
Both share common ideals and standards that include being eco-conscious, leading by example and experiencing their greatest joys through the success of others.
They also spend a great deal of time studying the future. Is Butterfly Loft destined to branch out to other areas of the country? Will it be the same business model or are there even newer and better ideas in the offing?
"We constantly ask ourselves these questions," says David. "It keeps us alert to any trends or changes that we should know about. Like everything in life, if you're standing still, you're already behind."
Butterfly Loft Salon ● Spa and Ubungalows salon suites are located on the top floor of a multi-use building. The salon is green certified and features a continuous ribbon of oversized glass windows that provide a view of Ventura Boulevard and, on a clear day, the Encino Hills. Each of the three business components-Butterfly Loft Salon and Ubungalows 1 and 2-have an individual outdoor patio and interior lounge.
● Butterfly Loft Salon occupies 4,300-square-feet of space and includes 31 hair stations, 2 spa rooms and 2 makeup stations;
● Ubungalows 1 has 2,100 square feet of space and 7 individually designed suites (6 doubles and 1 single); and
● Ubungalows 2 occupies 4,300 square feet of space and includes 17 individually designed suites (9 doubles and 8 singles).
Join the Circus!
Noisy, inspiring and driven by passion, Butterfly Circus has taken a new approach to education that resonates with the professional beauty community.
Ask anyone who has had to sell tickets to an education event and you're likely to hear about how difficult it is to fill the house. Not so with Butterfly Circus, the one event that always sells out within minutes of going on sale.
For the price of admission, six or more independent educators treat attendees to 30-minute presentations on topics ranging from how to create a specific color melt pattern to six ways to clipper cut a Mohawk.
"Delivering education in its purest form-no product endorsements, please-we treat the event like a one-ring circus," says David. "It's fast-paced, informative and, quite often, highly interactive."
The rotating roster of educators also features many Instagram star stylists, including @hairgod_zito, @theconfessionsofahairstylist and @glamiris. Starting on their home turf, the Circus is now held in different cities throughout the country.


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Gators get Vols again in "The Swamp" (Week 3 Breakdown)
Clemson vs Louisville
In a "Black Out" crowd in Papa John's Stadium there was hopes of revenge in the minds of the Louisville faithful and 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson was looking to avenge last years ending against division foe Clemson. There may have been some new faces on the field for the Tigers, but it was the same old results. The Tigers were able to neutralize Jackson for most of the game. It didn't help Louisville that he couldn't get on the same page with his receivers, which Clemson exposed their lack of familiarity with one another. Jackson may have finished with over 300 yards passing, but it was a struggle to get there.
On the other side first year starter Kelly Bryant had no trouble connecting with his receivers. The junior quarterback had the Cardinals feel like they were seeing #4 (Deshawn Watson) in the backfield. Bryant threw for 316 yards on 69 percent passing for 1 touchdown, and he ran for 2 more. The young man didn't feel the pressure of being under the lights in his first true road game.
The Clemson defense may have new faces in the forefront but they still are giving the same results with Brent Venables calling the defense. Harassing Jackson all over the field the Cardinals were only able to get one score in the first 3 quarters. After Jackson found Charles Standberry to respond to answer a Clemson early score; the Tigers went on a 26-0 run until Jackson found Jaylen Smith in the 4th. But the defense of the Cardinals had no answers for Kelly Bryant and the Clemson offense.
The teams traded scores throughout the 4th, but you can say that the will of the Cardinals defense was broken when the Tigers went on an 11 play 66 yard drive to extend the lead to 33-7. The tackling became abysmal.
Tennessee vs Florida
The Vols got a feeling of déjà vu in the "The Swamp" in Gainesville Saturday evening. The vision of Antonio Callaway sprinting down the sideline with a minute and a half to play to capture the lead was heartbreaking then, and was not hoping to occur again. Sorry…it did.
With both teams playing to somewhat of a standstill only allowing field goals on the board. You had to give the defenses all the credit in the world for putting the offenses in their places. Neither team could really get anything going on offense in the first half. Special teams and field position was the key to establishing any kind of momentum coming out for the 2nd half.
In the 3rd quarter it was much of the same, but the Vols look to ride the back of their junior running back John Kelly, who led the team in both rushing and receiving yards; 141 yards on the ground with a touchdown and 96 receiving. With receiver Jauan Jennings out due to injury the emerging hero in last year's win over the Gators, quarterback Quinten Dormady relied heavily on Kelly.
It became pretty evident that the Florida fans were getting irritable with the lack of production that the offense was showing. Florida freshman quarterback Feleipe Franks once again struggling to get the ball in the end zone. This time Head Coach Jim McElwain was not quick to pull him out of the game; this time it worked out for him in the end.
Once again the Florida defense had to get the ball rolling with the scoring. Deep in their own end the Dormady threw a high pass that deflected threw his receivers hands right into the hand of Florida corner C.J. Henderson, who was able to take it back for a touchdown (his 2nd pick-six this season). You could kind of sense that the defense would have to be the one to make the play in order for either team to win. And there it was.
That seem to wake up the offenses a little. On Florida's next offensive possession they fumbled when Malik Davis went 73 yards before he was stripped of the ball at the Tennessee 1 yard line through the back of the end zone for a touchback for the Vols. That gave them a little confidence to go down and score; a touchdown run by Kelly of 34 yards.
Has the game was winding down the teams swapped touchdowns; Franks to Brandon Powell and the other side Dormady found his tight end Ethan Wolf. But the Vols broke serve when they intercepted Franks which resulted in a game tying field goal with 50 seconds left, and most were thinking…overtime.
RememBer the déjà vu feeling I mentioned at the beginning…well here we go. At their own 37 yard line Franks was able to allude pressure and scramble a bit to the right; air mailed the ball 66 yards in the air to find Tyrie Cleveland had got behind the safety for a touchdown catch as the game clock expires to give the Gators and their crown a reason to celebrate with a 26-20 win.
Surprises and Upsets
How many could say that they saw the Longhorns giving the Trojans a battle similar to the last time teams met in the 2006 Rose Bowl; arguably the best college football game of all-time? Not this guy. Especially how inconsistent the Longhorns have been this year. The loss to Maryland at home was unexpected, but they bounced back against San Jose State.
At the beginning of the year, the front-runner for the Heisman Sam Darnold has been inconsistent in his own way and it showed against Western Michigan bounced back against Stanford; he didn't look like that front-runner on Saturday.
A few breaks for the Trojans awarded them to outlast the Longhorns in the Coliseum in overtime.
The cowbells were ringing loud and proud in Starkville Saturday night. And they had every reason to do so has the Mississippi State Bulldogs ran amuck on the No. 12 LSU Tigers 37-7. Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald was the star of the show accounting for all the touchdowns scored (2 in the air and 2 on the ground).
UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen may have had some video game numbers against Memphis but his magic had definitely ran out. Rosen had 463 passing with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions; one of them costed the Bruins 7 points has Tim Hart of Memphis returned the Pick-six 60 yards. His counterpart Riley Ferguson out dueled him throwing 6 touchdown passes to 1 interception.
The Bruins had a chance to tie the game at the end, but he Tigers defense was able to hold them off, and not even allow UCLA to get into field goal range.
The shock of the night goes to the Aztecs of San Diego State defeating the Stanford Cardinal 20-17. This may put Head Coach David Shaw on the hot seat in Palo Alto. It's bad enough that they fell apart against USC last week, but the offense which use to be ball controlled running and dependent on a big strong offensive line is not there. Offense appears to be one dimensional without a lot of variety of looks. This has to be a growing concern for Stanford fans in the Bay area.

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Attached please find the final report prepared from information obtained during RF-4 Turbine/Generator Storyboard Session held at Clinton Power Station April 30th - May 4th, 1993. The recommendations and innovations presented by those who attended were excellent. Their contribution to this particular effort will most certainly aid in the successful completion of RF-4.
Thank you for your participation in the RF-4 Storyboard Sessions.L.L. Evans, SWEC Field Superintendent
I would like to take a moment and thank you and the men that you provided us for our shutdown work at the Caterpillar plan in East Peoria over the 4th of July weekend. The project we were working on was critical to the operation of the entire East Peoria complex. The fitters assigned to the project were not only skilled tradesmen but proved to be hard workers who helped us complete the project ahead of schedule. The success of this project signifies the team effort of Kroeschell and Local 353 and is a compliment to both organization.Rick Pruchniak, President
This is just a short note to express my appreciation for the efforts that the pipefitters of Local 353 put in during our recently-completed outage here at the Clinton Power Station. Their performance was outstanding. I feel as good about the performance of what I view as temporary Illinois Power employees from your local as I do about our own permanent Illinois Power Employees.
I mentioned when I had called, on you prior to the start of the outage that we intended to pay a bonus if we achieved certain goals. The bonus could range from $ to $150 depending on the number of goals achieved. One of those goals is still pending - that Clinton Power Station will operate for 30 days without having to shut down for an outage-related problem. We should know the outcome of that goal by the end of June. If we achieve that goal, we will be paying $105 to each individual from your local who participated in a good part of our outage. If we miss that, the payout will be $75. We will be sending the check to them directly.
Again, I express my appreciation to you and to them, and I would be happy if you would extend that appreciation to those who worked here. My hope is that we will not have to use you again until 1993 for our next outage, but when that does roll around, we definitely will be calling on you. Thanks again.J.S. Perry, Senior Vice President
Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation has been performing maintenance and modification services for Illinois Power Company at Clinton Power Station since August 1985. In the fall of 1994 Stone & Webster and Illinois Power Company reached an agreement to utlilize the United Association Valve Training Program for valve repair work for Refueling Outage 5 (RF-5) scheduled for the second quarter of 1995. As part of this agreement, Illinois Power Company insisted that pipefitters performing valve maintenance must possess a certification card verifying their successful completion of the UA Valve Training Program.
In February 1995 we notified Business Manager Larry Dawson and International Representatives Randal Gardner and Tommy Sweat of our anticipated valve repair workforce requirements for RF-5
The RF-5 outage started on March 12, 1995 and was finished on Aprile 29, 1995. During the outage, 66 valves were reworked to correct identified problems, 150 valves were repacked with Chesterton packing, and 10 valve packages were worked to perform inspections or modifications. All of this work was done by 112 pipefitters with UA Valve Training Certifications supported by about 30 other pipefitters. This work was done in a short period of time with a high degree of quality with only minimal rework required.
We want to take this opportunity to thank you and all of the representatives of the United Association for this exceptional effort. We will undoubtedly market this success story with our current clients and with perspective clients in the owner community.David O. Ellenberger, Manager, Labor Relations
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As another weekend draws to a close, I was wishing for a bit more time to Get Stuff Done.
And then I remembered, during a weekend earlier this summer, that's exactly what happened.
Saturday June 30, 2012 contained a leap second, so that weekend was one second longer than all the rest!
Yes, a minute CAN contain 61 seconds, but it does not happen very often.
After the leap second occurred, I took a photograph of the Dell server console which runs this www.glassblower.info website, here is what I saw:
The Linux kernel wanted to make sure that I was aware of this extra-long minute at the end of June 30 2012 when the leap second was inserted. In addition to the console output, of course, this message also appeared in dmesg (the kernel message buffer command).
For anyone interested in learning more about leap seconds, I'd recommend beginning with this Wikipedia page which starts with this information:
|A leap second is a one-second adjustment that is occasionally applied to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in order to keep its time of day close to the mean solar time. The most recent leap second was inserted on June 30, 2012 at 23:59:60 UTC.
The UTC time standard, which is widely used for international timekeeping and as the reference for civil time in most countries, uses the international system (SI) definition of the second, based on atomic clocks. Like most time standards, UTC defines a grouping of seconds into minutes, hours, days, months, and years. However, the duration of one mean solar day is slightly longer than 24 hours (86400 SI seconds). Therefore, if the UTC day were defined as precisely 86400 SI seconds, the UTC time-of-day would slowly drift apart from that of solar-based standards, such as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and its successor UT1. The purpose of a leap second is to compensate for this drift, by occasionally scheduling some UTC days with 86401 or 86399 SI seconds.
Specifically, a positive leap second is inserted between second 23:59:59 of a chosen UTC calendar date (the last day of a month, usually June 30 or December 31) and second 00:00:00 of the following date. This extra second is displayed on UTC clocks as 23:59:60. On clocks that display local time tied to UTC, the leap second may be inserted at the end of some other hour (or half-hour), depending on the local time zone.
A negative leap second would suppress second 23:59:59 of the last day of a chosen month, so that second 23:59:58 of that date would be followed immediately by second 00:00:00 of the following date. However, since the UTC standard was established, negative leap seconds have never been needed.
Because the Earth's rotation speed varies in response to climatic and geological events, UTC leap seconds are irregularly spaced and unpredictable. Insertion of each UTC leap second is usually decided about six months in advance by the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS), when needed to ensure that the difference between the UTC and UT1 readings will never exceed 0.9 second. Between their adoption in 1972 and June 2012, 25 leap seconds have been scheduled, all positive.
Leap seconds can cause a variety of problems with computer systems. In fact, there was a Java Leap Second Bug which took down a number of websites during the transition from June 30 2012 to July 1 2012. This article in Wired Magazine entitled "Leap Second Bug Wreaks Havoc Across Web" gives you a pretty good idea what mayhem leap seconds can cause.
Added: June 30, 2015: during the last minute of June 2015, right before 00:00:00 UTC July 1, this appears on the Linux console, hope everybody used their extra second wisely:


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Dear Neighbor,
It is an honor to serve you in the Assembly. I have worked hard to keep Western Wisconsin a great place to live work and raise a family.
I humbly ask for your continued support on election day.
Chris Danou
I grew up here in Wisconsin, and I am a proud alum of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with distinction. I earned an MA in International Affairs from American University in Wsahington, DC and a MS in Natural resources from UW-Stevens Point. Prior to my service in the Assembly, I spent nearly 10 years as a Police Officer in Onalaska,. I served on the regional SWAT team, the regional drug investigation unit and received commendations for solving a critical bomb threat case and entering a burning apartment building to evacuate the residents. I served as the president of the Onalaska Professional Police Association prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2008.
My goals have always been to maintain strong support for our rural schools, advocating for increased resources to our rural infrastructure such as roads and bridges. I support protecting our environment and outdoor heritage as well as supporting our local businesses, our tourism and our agricultural economy. I respect local control and take pride in my ability to work across the aisle.
The Wisconsin Professional Police Association
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau
The Wisconsin Corn Growers
The Wisconsin Tavern League
The League of Conservation Voters
Int. Union of Operating Engineers
Wisconsin Troopers Association
United Auto Workers
Sierra Club
Professional FireFighters of Wisconsin
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With the recent revelation that Facebook is censoring not only breastfeeding photos, but also political activists, I wanted to take a moment to discuss censorship — especially as it pertains to social media and business-consumer relations.
I think it's fine to have a "curse filter" to help keep dialogue on your site family friendly, but that's about as far as I'm willing to go. I've mentioned before that I only delete comments if they're potentially libelous, and there's an important reason for that.
Filtering anything beyond that is liable to make people suspicious of an agenda or ulterior motive (which can make you a target for radicalized individuals or groups). It also dampens the "marketplace of ideas" — the idea that the more people you have engaged in a conversation, and the more viewpoints you have at the table, the more likely the truth will emerge. This is especially important to me.
Granted, it's a very double-edged sword. In order to get the truest results, even the worst ideas must be able to be represented. But I've noticed these ideas often get filtered out quickly. The longer a conversation goes on, the more I see people reach across the aisle and come to some consensus. And even when they don't, they still bring a wealth of information to the table for others to pore over and come to their own conclusions as well.
The end result, I believe, is that everyone is better informed than they were before. And that is one of the fundamental building block to progress. Informed people make better thinkers and doers. In a capitalist democracy, that is especially important. Voting, what you consume, health, environmental quality… so many things depend on being an informed person.
But what about when people aim negative things at you (or your organization)?
The first thing I do is take any negative feedback (or questions) to the people they are aimed at. I talk with them about it and try to get their side of the story. Often, they have a good explanation and it will satisfy a disgruntled customer/critic.
Sometimes there isn't a good explanation and the person just plain screwed up. For that, an apology is in order. An apology should always be sincere, and it's best to try and explain what happened as best you can and assure the complainant that it won't happen again. I always thank the complainants for being vocal about their concern as well, because even negative feedback is a good lesson for everyone.
If that isn't good enough for them and they keep egging you on, you have to take the high road. You can reiterate that you've done all you can, and steps have been taken to make sure it doesn't happen again, and you are sorry to hear they aren't satisfied — but that's all you can do. At no point should you respond disrespectfully, and at no point should you delete their comment or your conversation — that's a great way to dig yourself a hole.
After all, censoring others can also weaken your own ideas and lower your credibility. As a colleague once said to me, "How do you expect to forward a proposition (or yourself), if you have to silence opposing points of view?"
(Thanks to manachron for linking me the article from The Conversation.)
SOUND OFF: What do you think about censorship of comments — is it necessary?


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The work we do is made possible by the generous support of our funders. Over 90% of our funding is used on direct charitable expenditure, which means that each donation directly impacts the lives of young people who live or learn in Lewisham.
We'd like to give a big THANK YOU to our current funders and supporters:
Our Long-Standing Funders:
Our Principle Supporters:
Annual Programme Funders:
- Arts Council England
- People's Postcode Lottery – Community Trust
- Sumner Wilson Charitable Trust
- Usborne Foundation
We would like to thank our committed donors who continue to invest in the long-term well-being and life chances of Lewisham young people:
Ian Jamieson, Jonathan Cox, Nick Heard, Nitya Bolam, Tom Toomse-Smith
In Kind Support & Partnership:
To find out more about how you can play a part in supporting LYT, visit our Support Page.
Current partners
LYT works closely with other organisations and services in the local area so that we can deliver the most effective activities for local young people. Current referring partners include:
- Carer's Lewisham
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- Lewisham Baseline
- Lewisham Leaving Care Team
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- Lewisham Homes
- Medusa Project
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- Local Primary Schools: Athelney, Brindishe Green, Holbeach, John Ball, Myatt Gardens, Rushey Green
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Introduction And Background
A lot of people are unaware about the complications of acne and what it can actually do to a person. Those who don't have it treat it as a skin condition which will go away eventually and those who do have it cannot explain what they are going through. Even parents, who need to understand what the child is bearing, do not understand completely even though they have been through the age and might have also been through the acne stages. Truth is, we don't remember it clearly and everyone treats their acne differently. But you have to read the signs and symptoms to make sure that the simple case of acne is not causing depression.
The Inner Harms Of Acne
We all think that acne just harms the skin with their spots and pimples and what not. That's not all that acne does. The inner harms that acne causes are mostly ignored because they are so hidden at times. A teenager suffering from acne thinks it is the worst thing that has ever happened to him or her. The child treats it like a permanent mark of shame on his face, to be very honest. They lose their self confidence, they lose their self-esteem and become extremely anti-social when they see a flawless figure around, probably in the school. It harms them in ways that we can't even begin to imagine because of the fragile age they are at which brings about a fragile state of mind. In the heightened extreme cases, depression is caused and to be depressed at such a young age is not at all healthy or beneficial for personal growth and development.
The Psychological Trauma
The experience of acne becomes even more traumatic when parents or friends tell the person with acne not to worry. It puts them in a psychological trauma and some even think that they are being made fun of! It is not easy to deal with their problems then and there but calmly, we have to get through to the person. Acne scarring can result if a person takes too much stress over their acne and aggravates it. It puts them even in more trauma when they see the condition of their skin getting worse rather than getting better like everyone is telling them. It is essentially important to be very mature during the entire time and this goes especially for the parents.
How To Deal With A Person Who Has Acne?
The best way to tell a person to deal with acne is to tell them how to get rid of it. Telling them not to think about acne will only sadden them further and will even be more harmful for the acne! They need to do something to heal their skin, not just sit around and wait. It is best to help them out and encourage them to do the right things by their skin so that they can be on their way to a flawless outlook again. Parents especially need to guide their children or to even take them to a doctor to show that they are taking the acne condition seriously which most parents don't do. But the best way is to make them realize that acne can in fact be cured and cured well, even if it takes time and requires patience.
The Suicidal Effect
Not to scare you or anything but acne can also have a suicidal effect. Some kids who have acne are not that privileged or confident enough and can easily get bullied in school or made fun of. They can easily feel bad about it and then the depression turns into something worse; suicidal thoughts. This rarely happens and only happens if the acne condition has really worsened and the person doesn't even feel like looking at it anymore but it has known to happen. We know that in intense depression, children and even young adults do not really think sensibly. Thus, rather than going through the pain of dealing with a 'disfigured face' as they liken themselves to be, they just want to end it all. In times like these, it is best for a family member or a friend to recognize the symptoms and to guide them through the healing process rather than just letting them sit and stay there.
Treatment Is Possible
Again, the best way to help them is to make them know that treatment is possible. Acne can be easily cured. There are so many treatment processes. You can get dermal creams or order online herbal supplements which really help.
Even though acne is just a simple skin condition, it can really worsen health if the person who has acne becomes very sensitive and emotional about it. Realize that and do something about it if you can!


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Advantages & Disadvantages of Counter-Depth Refrigerators
In the kitchen, aesthetics often are as important as function. A good-looking kitchen with a well-flowing or well-planned layout is not just a pleasure to cook in, but can boost the home's resale potential. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a counter-depth refrigerator to determine its worth both visually and sensibly.
The aesthetics of a refrigerator that runs flush with the cabinetry is one of its pros. The flush-mount design saves about 6 inches of kitchen space, not including any protruding handles. Approximately 6 inches may not seem like a lot, unless you have a small work area, or the fridge faces an appliance, such as a dishwasher or stove with a door that lacks enough room to drop down. A sleek, counter-depth fridge is a less expensive alternative to a custom, built-in unit.
Be prepared to pay more money for a counter-depth fridge than its protruding counterpart. Although you might find a fridge that sits flush mid-run along the cupboards is more visually appealing, a refrigerator that protrudes a few inches at the end of a run of cabinets may not be such a big deal.
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Some buyers elect to have an exclusive agreement with one of our REALTORS that defines the duties and tasks to be performed by each party. This type of agreement can improve communication between the parties – Buyer and REALTOR – by listing the duties and responsibilities in writing. Furthermore, it formalizes the relationship; thereby creating a team working together to achieve the best home buying experience.
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You have made a decision to sell your home and need advice on how to go about finding the right REALTOR for you. Here is your chance to determine who has the expertise and knowledge to get the sale of your home to a speedy and satisfying closing.
In the presentation, you want to make sure the REALTOR can assist in bringing value to the process by helping you effectively prepare, position and price your home. In other words: assist you in obtaining the most amount of money, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of inconvenience.
Make sure the Agent you choose is a REALTOR who will provide you with a higher level of service and abides by the code of ethics. You want someone who will keep you informed and involved in the process and communicate to you suggestions that might improve the visibility of your home to potential buyers. Getting the word out about your home is the key factor in getting it sold.
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It does not take a passport to enjoy the warm, sunny weather of the equatorial region. In spite of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative of 2009, which mandates that all passengers traveling by air to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean must carry passports, Americans can still visit tropical U.S. territories with only a driver's license.
Puerto Rico
Situated two and a half hours from Miami in a pocket of water between the Atlantic and the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is a U.S. island territory. Influences of Africa, Spain, Latin America and the U.S. collide in the culture of this small chain of islands. Visit the mountainous interior, tropical rain forests and southern beaches to stare into the Caribbean waters and forget the mainland.
U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands, which include St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, were acquired by the U.S. as territories in 1917 after hundreds of years of Danish rule. The history of the islands includes indigenous Indians, Europeans settlers and African slaves and traders in the islands' complicated past. Enjoy all that the islands have to offer by learning their history as well swimming, diving and enjoying the weather.
Northern Mariana Islands
The Micronesian islands of the Northern Marianas are another group of Pacific territories open to U.S. citizens without passports. Enjoy cultural dance, music and food while relaxing on the tropical beaches. For a bit more adventure, scuba dive for ocean life, coral reefs or World War Two shipwrecks off the coast.
American Samoa
The six Polynesian islands in the heart of the South Pacific that make up American Samoa are another tropical territory of the U.S. Far from the borders of the American mainland, tourists seeking some peace and respite from the more obvious beach getaways will find island life in these tropical islands refreshing. Discover the jungle or just hang out at the beach and leave the working world behind.
The only tropical islands to receive full U.S. statehood, Hawaii has glistening beaches, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, active and dormant volcanoes and warm, sunny days all year round. The Pacific island chain is more than five hours from the U.S. mainland when flying from Los Angeles.
If you do not have a passport, that does not mean you must let the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative scare you away from Bermuda, Jamaica, the Bahamas and other small Caribbean nations. While all air passengers must use a passport to return to the U.S. from these countries, if you are traveling by land or by sea, a passport card or enhanced driver's license will also gain you passage back into the U.S. A passport card, a wallet-sized government issued photo I.D., is good for international land and sea travel in North America. It is cheaper than applying for a passport book and will allow you to travel to even more warm, sunny islands.
Leaf Group is a USA TODAY content partner providing general travel information. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY.
- Welcome to Puerto Rico: Tourist Information
- U.S. Virgin Islands: Culture and History
- Northern Mariana Islands: Dive
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Needing a passport to enter the United States from U.S. territories
- U.S. Passport Service Guide: Are passports required to travel for US citizens traveling from the US mainland to Puerto Rico?
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Investors Back Growing Bay State Software Firms Aveksa and Apparent Networks in Pair of Series C Financings
It's no anomaly that two Massachusetts firms that provide software for big organizations—Waltham-based Aveksa, and Apparent Networks, headquartered in Wellesley Hills—are announcing the close of significant financings today. Both companies are commercially viable businesses with revenue streams, the types of operations that are attracting venture capital and private equity investments during this stormy recession.
Aveksa revealed this morning that it has closed a $10 million Series C round of financing led by return backer FTV Capital, of San Francisco and New York, with contributions from previous investors Charles River Ventures, based in Boston, and FirstMark Capital in New York. The company plans to channel the new capital into product development, global operations (particularly in Europe), and beefing up sales and marketing of its software, which enables big businesses to govern user access to their myriad information resources.
Similarly, Apparent Networks has rallied several previous investors—Egan-Managed Capital and Bain Capital Ventures, both of Boston, JMI Equity, of Baltimore and San Diego, and the Business Development Bank of Canada—to raise $12 million in a third round of financing. Apparent, which moved its headquarters to the Bay State from Vancouver in late 2007, is also spending the new cash to bolster its global marketing efforts, and to fund product development and operations expansion. The company sells software that enables large organizations to track IT services and applications across various networks and to quickly pinpoint the source of problems.
At both Apparent Networks and Aveksa, senior executives say that investors were willing to part with the capital because both firms are generating revenue and see opportunities to grow despite the depressed economy. Of course, it's much more common for a software company to be generating revenue by the time of its Series C round than, say, a life sciences company grappling with clinical trials before it can launch its first product. But both these financings show that companies poised make money during the recession are having no problem drawing investment.
"I think the investors can see us growing into a very large company despite the economic headwinds, and that's what helped us get the financing," says Deepak Taneja, president and chief technology officer of Aveksa, who co-founded the company in 2004. Even during the recession, he adds, big companies in industries such as financial services understand that investments in access management and identify authentication are key to stay in compliance with regulatory authorities and ultimately save money by preventing costly breaches in security.
Jim Melvin, Apparent Networks' president and chief of marketing, says that his company got a similar message from its investors, who were willing to re-up because the firm is poised for continued growth. In fact, company, founded in 2000, had originally set out to raise $8 million in its third round, but worked with investors to raise $12 million to support the company until it reaches profitability. Also, the firm expects to grow its workforce from 60 people to 100 workers this year, he says.
"The fact that we have a product on the market generating revenue was fairly critical," Melvin says.
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Voting by Absentee Ballot Fact Sheet
Absentee voting by mail is an easy and convenient way to vote in any election. All eligible voters may request and vote an absentee ballot by the mail without specifying a reason for their absence from the polling place on Election Day. If you will be away from Habersham County on Election Day, are unable to go to the polls, or simply want to cast your ballot early, you may vote an absentee ballot by mail.
Absentee voting begins 45 days before a county, state, or federal election and 21 days before a municipal election. The voting schedule will vary for special elections.
Applications for absentee ballots by the mail can be accepted for an Election up to 180 days prior to that Election.
To request a ballot be mailed to you complete an application and submit it to the Habersham County Office of Elections and Registration.
The application to receive an absentee ballot by mail can be accessed by clicking here to download or you may write a letter to apply for an absentee ballot. The letter must contain sufficient information for proper identification of the voter including:
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Or by fax at: 706-754-5836
Or by electronic submission - Voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 42 U.S.C. Section (only).
The last day an absentee ballot can be mailed is always on the Friday before Election Day. No absentee ballots can be mailed to voters or voted in person on the Monday before any election. The county election office must receive all absentee ballots before 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Exception: Ballots received from military and overseas voters will be accepted up to 3 days after an election if postmarked by Election Day.
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Georgia law does not require a reason to vote an absentee ballot; however, the law does extend special privileges to voters who provide certain reasons. These reasons benefit voters who use them when they apply for absentee ballots and make absentee voting even more convenient.
Voters who indicate the reason of 65+ or Disabled on the absentee request/application are eligible to submit one annual absentee ballot application that will be used for all elections in the calendar year. These voters must indicate the desire to receive all ballots when submitting the application; otherwise, a separate application must be submitted for each election.
Exception: A separate application for an absentee ballot is always required for the presidential preference primary and special elections.
The Secretary of State's Office has established a secure website and free-access telephone number for provisional ballot voters to access to determine whether their provisional ballots were counted and if not, the reason why.
The website is http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/check_your_provisional_ballot_status_for_november_6_2018_election
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The United Arab Emirates is absolutely committed to maintaining and accelerating its cooperation and coordination with the United Nations and other international organisations to boost humanitarian relief and contingency planning in Yemen, said Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.
Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh made the remarks while addressing a press briefing, with UN-based correspondents hosted at the Saudi Mission in New York by Ambassador Abdallah Yehya Al-Mouallimi, Saudi Permanent Representative to the UN, on Humanitarian Situation in Yemen.
Also in attendance were Ahmed Bin Mubarak, Head of Yemen's UN Mission in New York and Sultan Al Shamsi, UAE's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs an International Cooperation for International Development.
Following is the full text of Ambassador Nusseibeh's statement: Colleagues, Ambassador Al-Mouallimi, Ambassador Ahmed, Thank you so much for the invitation to join you today, and for the opportunity to discuss humanitarian response and planning in Yemen.
We are very pleased with the significant progress that the United Nations and bilateral donors have made in recent months � marking a turn-around from even a few months ago.
However, we recognize that the situation in Hodeida is justly of huge concern. It is therefore important to have a common understanding of the mechanics of humanitarian relief and contingency planning in Yemen, and also to connect Hodeida to the broader humanitarian situation, as well as to the UAE and the Coalition's commitment to international humanitarian law and the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
As Ambassador Al-Mouallimi said, the Coalition has made humanitarian relief a priority since the Houthis instigated this conflict against the Yemeni government in 2015. The UAE has contributed nearly $4 billion of aid since April 2015, covering a number of sectors, from emergency food provision to water to electricity to education to social services, and to other critical areas. Local and international NGOs are key implementing partners and funding recipients, and the aid is designed to address the unique needs of women, girls, boys, and men.
We believe that the $465 million contribution we made earlier this year through the UN for the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan is a new, landmark chapter for humanitarian assistance to Yemen.
This funding is unrestricted and unconditional, allowing the UN to immediately act on its prioritized needs assessment, and reach the most vulnerable people across the country. It is an unprecedented vehicle for upholding humanitarian principles and for serving all Yemenis � regardless of their location and affiliation.
Thanks to this funding, the UN has already reported rapid progress on the ground. Mark Lowcock, the head of OCHA, yesterday presented a number of 2018 results from the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan during the UN Economic and Social Council Humanitarian Affairs Segment.
He noted that the number of people the UN is reaching has more than doubled from 3 million per month to 7 million. Cholera treatment time has shrunk from 1 week to less than 24 hours. 2.3 million people have received medical treatment, and new water and sanitation services have reached 3.1 million people. The YHRP � by using the full UN system and working with more than 150 implementing partners � has shown how much can be achieved in a short period when the right funding and governance structures are in place.
We are absolutely committed to maintaining and accelerating this progress, and it's here where I would like to touch on the Hodeida operation from the humanitarian angle.
There is no doubt that the port is a part Yemen's critical infrastructure. Coalition and UN coordination has enabled approximately 30 ships to unload in the last month, nearly one per day, and this is continuing. Moreover, we have made a clear commitment to protecting and preserving the port and other key humanitarian infrastructure.
However, there are no such assurances from Houthi forces. We are encountering an enormous number of mines and IEDs, and it is believed that the port is also mined.
According to the UN, aid groups, media, civilian reports from the city and our own information, the Houthis are taking deliberate actions to create a humanitarian crisis and exacerbate the overall conflict. They are: - blocking the unloading of ships at Hodeida port; - forcing aid groups to remove surveillance cameras in warehouses, abetting the Houthi theft and diversion of food supplies; - destroying the water and sewage systems by deep digging to build berms for tanks and artillery placed in residential neighborhoods.
- Cutting off water and sewage significantly increases the likelihood of a cholera outbreak.
- indiscriminately placing land mines and IEDs along roads and in neighborhoods; - prepositioning sea mines and explosive devices around the port to destroy infrastructure; - placing snipers and heavy weapons in residential neighborhoods; - disguising themselves as resistance fighters and abusing civilians to generate resentment against the Coalition.
This is a huge concern. Our message here at the UN is that all parties need to commit to international humanitarian law and access, with a specific pledge to keep the port open and operational. It will be disastrous in humanitarian terms if the Houthis believe they can gain leverage in political negotiations by destroying the port.
The Houthis must not be rewarded by the international community if they decide to enact a scorched earth strategy designed to bring their own territory into ruin. Any Houthi actions against humanitarian infrastructure need to be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
At the same time, we, as the Coalition, are planning for all scenarios. And that planning is a part of every component of the operation � there are not two separate plans, military and humanitarian, rather, there is one, integrated plan fully incorporating both aspects of the operation.
I will highlight five key elements on the humanitarian side: o First: the provision of aid to Hodeida residents � what we are calling the "surge" component of the plan.
- These numbers are additional to the 100,000 tons of food that the UN has already stockpiled in Hodeida, which it estimates can cover 6.6 million people for 1 month.
- The UAE contribution entails 35,000 tonnes of additional food aid pre- positioned in Yemen and other proximate locations, to be delivered by sea, air, and land.
- Ten vessels are already stationed near or are en route to Hodeida. Additional vessels are also prepositioned for deployment at ports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Seven United Arab Emirates-registered aircraft, with airdrop capacity, are available to launch a humanitarian air bridge.
- 100 trucks contracted by the United Arab Emirates to deliver food by convoy from Aden. The first convoy distributed aid south of Al Hodeida this week.
- Again, there is a specific focus on the needs of women and girls, as well as boys and men.
- Second: we are prepared to restore the port in case the Houthis damage it.
- We have pre-positioned cranes, construction materials, and experts to immediately move in and either repair or reconstruct the port in a very short period of time. The intention is to increase capacity and resume international aid and commercial shipments as fast as possible. Currently the port has only 2 large cranes, 1 of which is semi-operational.
- We have also organized de-mining crews to ensure that sea lanes can be reopened swiftly.
- Third: plans are in place to increase country-wide aid flows through alternative channels should the Houthis disrupt or destroy Hodeida port.
- These contingency plans reach beyond the Hodeida metropolitan population and include airlifts and airdrops, increased aid flows through other ports, and new road access routes.
- Fourth: we are enabling the secure and safe passage for civilians out of conflict areas. We are coordinating with the International Organization for Migration and UNHCR to ensure readiness. Our forces have also dropped leaflets, informing civilians how to avoid harm if they come near areas of active conflict.
- Fifth: we are focused on deconfliction. We aim to stabilize areas quickly, to make them safe for civilians, and safe for the operations of international humanitarian relief organizations. This includes identifying humanitarian infrastructure, as well as humanitarian convoys and relief personnel. We are also working very closely with EHOC on maintaining the no-strike list that is integrated into their operations. We are committed with the UN to investigate any damage, such as that reported earlier this week to the windshield of an unoccupied WFP Land Cruiser.
I do not want to speculate about the duration of military operations. We hope for a rapid conclusion, and for the success of Martin Griffith's mediation efforts, but we must responsibly plan for other outcomes. We are facing a group that is armed by Iran and that has already vowed to take a scorched earth approach no matter the cost. A group that comprises only 3% of the Yemeni population is holding the entire country of 27 million hostage at gunpoint.
So our focus will be on scaling up the humanitarian work that we already have underway in Yemen, in close coordination with the United Nations. I would like to emphasize how seriously the coalition takes its humanitarian commitments, as well as its obligations under international law and international humanitarian law. I ask that the international community holds Houthi forces to the same standards. The people of Yemen deserve all parties' respect and support as the legitimate government attempts to liberate the country from the intolerable occupation and suffering imposed by the Houthis.
We must also keep in mind what the Houthis have done during this conflict to Yemen's most vulnerable populations, including women and children. As Mai Aleryani of the Yemen Women's Union reported to the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment meeting Yesterday, despite progress in Yemen towards women's rights and empowerment, that progress has been drastically terminated and reversed in areas under Houthi control, with women activists now being harassed, imprisoned, and dragged from their homes at night by the Houthis.
While the Coalition looks to protect these most vulnerable populations, we also have a larger vision for the future prosperity and safety of all Yemen.
While understandably all eyes are now turned to Hodeida, we continue to believe that this conflict can only be concluded with a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political solution under UN auspices. But that political agreement will only be the start of our vision for the full recovery of Yemen, which will require country-wide stability, development, and investment. Only then will Yemen begin to heal from this destructive conflict, to rid itself of extremism, and the benefits of lasting peace.
Source: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs


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The ultrasound is a method of stimulating the tissue beneath the skin's surface using very high frequency sound waves to speed up recovery. The ultrasound increases targeted blood flow to compromised tissue.
It is also a gentle massage to muscles and tendons or ligaments helping to soften scar tissue and allow a stronger recovery. The physical stimulation appears to enhance cellular repair and decrease inflammation to the affected area. It is especially helpful for soft tissue injuries.
Therapeutic Ultrasound is used to treat the following:
- Tendonitis
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Gout treatment medicines or drugs and their side effects
Medication or drug is one of the most effective and useful methods to overcome and reduce the throbbing pain of gout attack. Medications and drugs are very essential for not only to ease and conquer the pain but also these medicines stop further gout episodes. Some gout treatment medicines are also target the increasing degree of uric acid in the blood of the body.
You should not intake any medicine and medicine at your own, first of all you should consult to your doctor or medical practitioner and if he recommended any medicine next you need to take that one. Your test will be perform to establish the uric acid level in the blood, if the presence of gout established in your body only then you should discuss the therapy and medicines.
Some of the most common treatments and drugs used for gout treatment are listed below.
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NASAIDs are the most common and very effective drug or medicine which is used for the gout treatment. NASAIDs overcome the throbbing pain of gout attack and also decrease the swelling and redness of the affected joint. But unfortunately NASAIDs are not reducing the uric acid stage in the blood and also they usually do not remove uric acid crystals in the affected joint.
A gout patient does not respond to the medicine NASAIDs then the doctors prescribed this drug. This medicine can also produce immediate relief if the drug is injected directly into the affected joint. The only disadvantage this drug has is that you can't take this particular medicine or drug at regular basis because this medicine can cause the declining of cartilage and this medicine also promote the worsening of the joint parts. Gout medicines and drugs do have their own side effects. The side effects can range from vomiting or dizziness to abdominal pain and headache.


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Clive Lloyd, the former West Indies captain-turned-ICC match referee, has sounded a positive note about the future of Bangladeshi cricket, after inspecting four new venues that are awaiting international status.
Lloyd, 60, went to see Bogra District Stadium in Rajshahi, Fatullah Cricket Stadium in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Chittagong Divisional Stadium and Khulna Divisional Stadium, and will submit a report to the ICC in the next few days.
"It was obvious they all looked impressive. But like all places, some adjustments will have to be made," Lloyd said in a press conference in Dhaka. "I'm impressed with the amount of work done since my last visit a few years ago. Things are improving and I hope it continues to improve. I'm sure the ICC will do its utmost to make sure cricket in Bangladesh takes a step forward."
But he refused to speculate on when the stadiums will be awarded matches by the ICC: "If the venues are first passed by the ICC then they will have to look at their calendar. They just can't give you a one-day game or a Test. It all depends on whether a venue can support it as well."
The way the pitches play, however, had not been scrutinised by Lloyd. "It is difficult to actually say which wickets were good or bad since I did not get the chance to see any matches played there. The ICC might also want see certain things built or games played at the venue because a venue cannot be passed without an acceptable pitch to play on.
Lloyd also indicated that being involved with Pakistan and Indian domestic cricket would be "another way of cranking up Bangladesh's [domestic] cricket. Bangladesh have a huge cricket-loving public that backs their team even though they are not doing extremely well at the moment. But once the [national] team performs in both Test and one-day arenas then it augurs well."


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As I walk between the stands of a transformation fair listening to the rise and fall of the enthusiastic voices of those presenting and those enquiring it occurs to me that this really is 'the sound of change'. What better way to gauge the impact of a transformation programme. Although, at this time, I am not certain of the actual measure. Is it the maximum decibels, the extremes of rise and fall or is it the constant buzz over a sustained period? After some discussion with my client partner we agree on the latter as we really had not expected everyone to be continuously busy over the full five hour period of the fair. As it has turned out our most useful role as team leader and coach has been to provide a constant supply of food and water to the teams to keep them going!
So who are these enthusiastic people causing such interest? They are, in fact, people doing something very much outside their normal comfort zone. People who are going to be returning to a busy day job on the customer front-line after this opportunity to tell a constant stream of colleagues from across the business what they have been doing for the past few months and why. Months in which they have become the core team driving a transformation programme; a programme to build a more efficient, effective and modern organisation capable of supporting an exciting future business.
Our Challenge
Balancing a full day job in a busy client-facing environment, whilst driving change, is clearly not easy. However, it is a far better way to create change that will stick and will actually become an integral part of that day job.
It takes a brave team and inspired leadership to do this. To do this you have to really understand that you have issues in the first place. You have to explore them, open them up and even when you have done this there may be other problems lurking underneath. As a leader you need to understand very clearly where you want to be in the future but be prepared to take an incremental approach to achieving it, giving your team enough length of runway to try things out, employing innovative approaches to unlocking the potential of your people, removing barriers, doling out loads of encouragement and most importantly getting out there and being part of the change.
At this particular client the challenge was to build a modern organisation capable of supporting an expanding portfolio of both traditional and new-technology based services for both government and commercial customers. The client had already taken the decision to invest in building new capabilities using a 'hothouse' approach. A separate team was created with a mix of new and existing staff to ensure that the right skills, processes and ways of working were available right from the start. However, there was a big risk that this would develop into 'NewCo' and 'OldCo'. It was just as important to ensure that the broader organisation could take on the support, not just of those new services already identified but a range of other new products and services too. This requirement to really 'up the game' across the organisation led to the creation of a transformation programme focusing on four critical areas: communications, behaviours & new ways of working, standards & procedures and the transition of services from design & delivery into operational support.
Our Approach
We realised from the start that the key to success in this busy customer-focused organisation was to create a pull for change from the staff themselves, providing coaching and support rather than trying to impose any processes or ways of working from the recently created 'new services' team or from a consultancy kit bag.
We created four teams all led by permanent members of staff with sponsors, who were able to provide a customer perspective, and members including staff from related parts of the organisation such as project and programme delivery, communications and HR. We launched the programme much to the surprise of some staff, that they had been given this opportunity and, the concern of other staff, that they would be able to find the time. With gentle urging and reassurance we got things going, giving each team specific input from earlier research and other sources – such as the recent employee survey – and we started a pattern of weekly checkpoint meetings giving the teams a focal point and us the opportunity to help them. Early on we established the principle that the teams were facilitators. Their role was to identify or confirm issues, to design an approach and plan, and most importantly to work with others in the broader organisation to ratify the issues and approach and of course to take things forward.
Early Signs of Change
Using this approach we were able to implement some good early wins, particularly in the communications area. We were also able to develop a comprehensive action plan to address barriers to effectiveness identified by staff; a plan that was steadily worked through by the team with their immediate colleagues as well as other business colleagues. We also developed a process maturity model and an approach to assessment which engaged many different areas of the client organisation and resulted in some significant early improvements, particularly in the ability of the broader team to respond smoothly and seamlessly to end-customer issues.
This was never plain sailing, as often the teams were diverted by day to day priorities, but the key thing was maintaining the motivation and enthusiasm to move things forward bit by bit. Once people realised that they had leadership support and were genuinely empowered to make a difference, they tried to manage their time so that between them things were possible. Some people, of course, moved on to other things over the course of time, but this was then an opportunity for others to get involved. We also kicked off other new initiatives such as a workforce strategy and a programme to help all team leaders and teams across the client organisation to manage themselves effectively and to create more headroom for training and up-skilling.
About 9 months into the programme a transformation manager joined the team. This was a new role and another sign that this organisation was taking change and continuous improvement seriously. What was interesting was that one of her first comments was to liken our approach to that of Team GB's Olympic Cycling team where success was described by head coach Dave Brailsford as being due to 'the aggregation of marginal gains'.
No Leadership No Change
As leader of this team, my client partner enjoyed seeing her people getting involved, unleashing their potential, coming up with ideas, practising new-found skills (such as presenting and facilitating), being an inspiration and source of ideas for other parts of the organisation and really feeling proud of their achievements. 'It's very easy for a leader to view things from his or her own perspective and to get frustrated when people do not respond to calls for action or to what appear to be obvious issues that need fixing. However, there are often myths that need dispelling, barriers (physical and emotional) that need removing, a vision of the future that needs constantly to be reinforced and on top of that generous amounts of encouragement provided as people start to work differently. That is a key part of my role'.
As consultant and coach, I believe that this could not have been done without a team willing to recognise their issues, not just at a superficial level resulting in limited action and failure to address the real causes, but at a fundamental level that created the energy and enthusiasm to fuel an incremental approach to improvement that was there to stay. 'It also takes a team willing to take risks -firstly with a new approach that focuses on outcomes not activities and allows a good degree of flexibility in how and when they are achieved, secondly with a very proactive, highly visual and engaging communication style requiring people to 'put their heads above the parapet' with often surprising and very pleasing results!'
The Evidence
A year after launching the programme there was still a way to go but the crucial point was that much of the approach was, at that stage, embedded and therefore could continue to flourish. We held another transformation fair at that time, but on that occasion it was organised by the new transformation manager and with a number of new faces on the teams. Some really professional touches and some innovative ways of presenting the progress to date made an excellent impression on all who attended. These ideas all came from team members. One of the features at this transformation fair was the recently completed staff survey.
Early feedback showed that the number of surveys completed had nearly doubled over the previous year so we were not sure what to expect. We thought that staff might come up with feedback identifying more barriers to effectiveness and that would be because they knew it was worth the effort. They would now be confident that everyone would work together and do their best to address them. In fact we made some stunning improvements in many of the categories that were within our power to influence. Overall we achieved the most improved score in the organisation.
I reckon that the 'Sound of Change' will be heard in this organisation for some time to come!
Suzanne Felber leads Felber Consulting's approach to business transformation which is flexible, outcome-based and rooted in people and teams. Give her a call on +44 (0)7515 895156 or contact us at Felber Consulting at email@example.com or +44 (0)20 8891 5073.


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text: Cardiac Arrhythmia Services Abnormal heart rhythms, also known as cardiac arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses that keep your heart beating steadily go awry. They can be alarming to experience. Arrhythmias are usually harmless, though some can be life-threatening. They also are common, affecting nearly four million Americans. The cardiac arrhythmia specialists at UCI Health have access to one of the most advanced electrophysiology labs in Orange County, which can help pinpoint why your heart isn't beating normally. Armed with this information, our world-class cardiologists will develop a treatment plan that fits your unique needs. We see patients at UCI Medical Center in Orange, at UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza on the university campus in Irvine and UCI Health — Tustin. To make an appointment, call 714-456-6699.


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Travel with friends can be an incredible experience you'll remember happily for years. Or it can be a challenging experience that makes you wish you'd traveled solo. As Mark Twain put it, "I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them."
Avoid the negative side effects that can stem from travel with friends – misunderstandings, disappointments and frustration – with these nine tips.
Travel with Friends: Before the Trip
Pick your travel companion (or companions) wisely
It's not enough to travel with your college roommate. Or your best friend at work. Or your favorite cousin.
Consider the following when evaluating if this person has the right stuff to be your travel companion:
- Do you know your friend well?
- Has your friend traveled as much as you have? Experienced travelers may need to mentor novice voyagers, and that can add strain to the trip.
- Do you enjoy being with this friend in a variety of situations?
- Do you have similar interests and tastes?
- How close are your body clocks? If one of you is an early-morning person and the other a night owl, think twice.
- Do you both desire a similar level of activity? If one person enjoys short, leisurely walks and the other wants to hike long, rugged trails, that may not work.
- Will your dietary preferences mesh well? A committed vegan will want to eat in a very different way from a confirmed carnivore, for example.
- Is one of you a planner and the other spontaneous? While opposites might attract for romance, they might not work for a solid travel partnership.
Secure commitments
Once you're ready to book, everyone needs to be committed to the trip. Some bookings can't be changed without a fee – if at all. If you're traveling with a group and one or more people cancel, the committed travelers may have to chip in extra for the dropouts' share.
Consider everyone's wants
First, agree on the basics: where you're going and how much time you're spending there. Then agree on what you'll do during the trip. It might even be helpful to have people write down their goals for the trip to set clear expectations.
For example, everyone might agree on three days in London and three days in Paris. But one person may want to wander around parks and gardens, while another wants to pass the time at art museums. This is especially critical if one person wants to be more physically active than their travel companions. Make sure everyone is on the same page with at least a rough schedule before you leave.
One shortcut: book travel with a set itinerary. An escorted tour or cruise will eliminate some of the decisions about how to spend your precious travel time.
Agree on budgets
The ideal situation: everyone on the trip has similar financial situations and preferences. If one person wants to enjoy all five-star properties, while the other prefers to travel more modestly, have that conversation during the planning phase. This might be a deal-breaker.
Also ensure you're on the same wavelength when it comes to getting around and dining out. One member of your group might want to walk, while another might want a car service. Someone may want to eat at casual establishments while another has their heart set on Michelin-star dining.
For some groups, a trip fund has worked well. Everyone contributes equally to it for shared expenses such as lodging and transportation. When it runs low, everyone chips in an equal amount again.
Work with a travel advisor
If one person takes on the large task of planning the trip, they may resent the burden. As well, coordinating a trip for two or more people with different preferences can be complex.
Working with a travel advisor resolves those issues, as well as a host of others you may not have anticipated. Advisors will keep the planning ball rolling so you make decisions efficiently. They excel at handling challenging trips with multiple people involved. If something goes wrong, they'll resolve the issue quickly. They can also secure you extra value and perks – and score you VIP treatment. If you don't have a travel advisor, you can select one who will be a great fit for your needs at Virtuoso.com.
One tip for working with an advisor: It's important for everyone traveling together to sign off on plans. Don't put one member of the group in the uncomfortable position of having to approve everything.
Travel with Friends: During the Trip
Take a break from each other
The easiest way to travel with friends harmoniously is to part company for a while. Too much togetherness can put a strain on your trip. Plus different people want to indulge different interests.
For one or more days of your trip, you may want to split up for part of or the entire day, then reunite for dinner. You'll get to explore on your own and have the benefit of great stories to swap over a nice meal.
This works as long as people are comfortable venturing on their own. If someone isn't completely at ease with this, they have options. They could use the time apart to relax in the hotel room, take a guided tour or enjoy a beverage (and people-watching) at a café.
Be present
Travel with friends is a great gift. A wonderful trip can bring you closer with shared experiences and memories. Make the most of being together by limiting your time on social media, emails or texts.
Go with the flow
When you travel with friends, bring along your patience and flexibility. You won't get to see or do everything on your list (for that matter, neither will your friends). Some days you may chip in more than your share for dinner, or be kept waiting a few extra minutes. Know that you'll have to compromise and make your peace with it.
Communicate openly
Nip any issues in the bud as soon as they arise. Bring them up respectfully and openly. Otherwise they may fester and erupt, making matters worse. Being together so intensely also makes tempers more likely to flare.
One way to prevent issues is consideration. Be a good roommate. Show interest in something that makes them come alive, even if it's not your thing. Think about their needs as well as your own. Pay attention to your friend's mood, and ask how they are if they seem unhappy.
The bottom line: advance planning, clear communication and flexibility will mean a much better experience as you travel with friends.


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The Space Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX) was a program to use Amateur Radio equipment on the Space Shuttle and was sponsored by AMSAT, NASA, and the ARRL. It has since been superseded by ARISS, Amateur Radio aboard the International Space Station.
STS-67 / ASTRO-2 launched at 0638 on 02 MAR 1995 and our group was one of only 26 to be chosen to participate in SAREX! On March 14, 1995, at about 6:45 p.m. CST, students from Watson Elementary School in Huntsville, Arkansas, with assistance from ARCUA, were able to contact NASA astronaut William Gregory aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour!
After almost three years of planning, everything went perfectly. Twelve children were able to ask 14 questions of Lt Col Gregory during the eight minutes allotted to the school. Questions ranged from "What inspired you to become an astronaut?" ("No one had to twist my arm. I've wanted to do this since I was a kid") to "What experiments are you working on?" (a control system and SAREX). Needless to say, the contact exceeded all of the ARCUA crew's expectations.
This could not have happened were it not for the following people: Dan Puckett K5FXB, Jeff McFarland KB5RUI, Professor Charlton K5GOE, Clendon Gibson KC5JDO, Lynn N0PMQ and Andy KB0PBH Janes, Walt Carter N5YGR, Frank Buercklin KB5WAR, Ryan Wells KC5LDD and TV Boy, Kevin Thornton KC5LDC. My heartfelt thanks to all of you for making this a success. – Peter Laws N5UWY
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Why are we different?
Redcorner women's clinic provides a private practice alternative to other abortion clinics. We recognize that an unexpected pregnancy can be especially difficult for women, their partners, families and friends, and we believe that the care given should be private, discreet, safe and confidential. Compared to other New York abortion clinics, RWC specializes in non-surgical early abortion methods offered in privately scheduled one-hour appointments. Because of this, RWC is recognized as one of the nation's leading private practice abortion providers with over 10 years of experience in abortion care. Our high standard of patient care is achieved by our staff's dedication to exceed patient expectations in every possible way. All of our physicians are board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists with specialized training in abortion care and they are recognized across the country as leading experts. All staff members are carefully chosen for their skill, training, experience, compassion and commitment to providing patients with safe and confidential abortion care.
What we offer:
Redcorner women clinic offers the safest and most gentle means for abortion care using the newest state of the art technologies. The newer Pro-Vac Aspiration Abortion Procedure and the Abortion Pill/RU-486 are the safest and most natural ways to terminate an early pregnancy. Even though we have Mini-Vac, we found Pro-Vac to be much gentler to the lining of the uterus and a better alternative to Mini-Vac, with less bleeding and a quicker overall recovery. These simple non-invasive, non-surgical methods can be completed in our private procedure room, similar to getting a routine exam by your doctor. All of our patients have private scheduled appointment times, and a typical office visit is only 1-1.5 hours, which includes expert consultation with our Board Certified physicians so you can make the choice that is right for you. Unlike other abortion clinics we realize that it is important to have support and thus patients are welcome to bring a friend or family member for the entire appointment.
How is a Redcorner Women's Clinic different from other abortion clinics?
Typical other abortion clinics do not provide private abortion services, in fact it is usually the opposite, the experience is usually not discreet, nor compassionate. At RWC we strongly believe that an abortion solution should be private and thorough, with special emphasis on patient safety and compassion, this is why we are recognized as the leading private New York abortion practice.
|Redcorner Women's Clinic
Abortion Clinics
|At RWC our average appointment time is approximately 1-1.5 hours, which includes expert counseling and care by your board certified OB/GYN.
|Average appointment time is about 4-6 hours, most of this time is spent waiting to be seen by a doctor.
|All OB/GYNs are Board Certified with specialized training in abortion care.
|Clinics often do not require their doctors to be Board Certified.
|State of the art beautifully decorated intimate private practice.
|Clinical setting is often generic, not as cleanly and intimate.
|We schedule each patient individually so patients are in a private environment.
|Multiple patients scheduled at the same time with crowded waiting rooms.
|Patients have an individual private consultation with their doctor to discuss the best early abortion options.
|Large number of patients are seen, with little emphasis spent on patient needs.
|We schedule only a few patients each day, so we can spend time counseling our patients.
|Patients typically do not have a private consultation with the doctor who will perform the procedure.
|We provide a small intimate private waiting area, with little to no waiting.
|Abortion clinics have large waiting rooms that are crowded, patients need to wait for longer periods of time.
|We utilize the newest and safest state of the art abortion methods.
|Clinics typically have outdated technologies and do not offer the newest products and technologies.
|All of the care we provide is conducted in a private examination room. No operating room.
|Patients are called into a non-private operating room for their procedure.
|Patients are seen by their own board certified doctor and are accompanied by a single private nurse.
|Patients see multiple members of the office staff and are often treated "like a number".
|Patients can wear their own clothes until the procedure.
|Patients are often asked to wear paper gowns in public waiting areas.
|Friends and family are welcome the entire visit.
|Friends and family stay in the waiting room
Why is RWC considered the leading provider of private Gauteng abortion care?
RWC provides the safest gauteng abortion option for women who are less than 13.5 weeks pregnant in a private and compassionate setting. Our early abortion methods include the non-surgical Aspiration Procedure using the newest Pro-Vac System and the Abortion Pill/RU-486. The newer Pro-Vac Aspiration System involves no scraping, no scarring, and recovery is usually immediate. Unlike a surgical procedure, during our procedure you do not need to go to the operating room. At RWC if you choose a non-surgical procedure, it will take place in a state of the art beautifully decorated private exam room.
This is much different than the services offered at any other abortion clinic. At a typical abortion clinic they often perform surgical abortions called dilation and curettage (D&C) as their primary method of care. These surgical abortions are usually recommended to all patients, no matter how long they have been pregnant, and many times other alternatives are not discussed. Surgery in an abortion clinic is conducted in an operating room and recovery is in a large room, which you share with other patients. These surgical procedures often have much longer recovery periods as well, sometimes lasting days. This environment is less private, less informative and intimate when compared to the private early abortion services offered at RWC.
At RWC all the doctors in our office are board certified OB/GYNs with specialized training in early abortion options. They are nationally recognized as leaders in early abortion care and have been trained at the most prestigious institutions in the country. They will spend time with you and help you choose the best abortion method by reviewing your options and explaining the advantages and disadvantages to each method as it pertains to your situation. Your board certified OB/GYN will explain each method so you can make an informed decision. A decision that is right for you. Your entire experience at RWC is aimed at providing the safest abortion method in a private and intimate environment, it is for this reason we are considered leaders in private abortion care.


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A Russian court has ordered two Greenpeace crew members to be released on bail but kept one in jail following a protest against oil drilling in the Arctic.
The three were among 30 people on a Greenpeace ship seized by the Russian coastguard on September 18.
The judge in St. Petersburg today ordered the release of freelance photographer Denis Sinyakov and ship doctor Yekaterina Zaspa on bail of two million rubles (£38,000) each, but declined to free Australian Greenpeace activist Colin Russell.
Investigators had asked St Petersburg courts to extend the detention period of all 30. Hearings for others on the Greenpeace boat are expected in the coming days.
During similar hearings two months ago, the rulings were the same in all 30 cases.