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Hospitality industry organizations are faced with increasing economic and operational challenges, ranging from the navigation of complex and technical government regulations, to business planning and the resolution of employee disputes. The firm offers counseland solutions that only come from direct, daily involvement in the hospitality industry. With more than three decades of experience, GSRM's Hospitality, Food and Beverage lawyers are dedicated to helping clients successfully navigate the myriad of issues involved in this very complex industry.
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Hyundai's been planning an exclusive press presentation of the European developed i30 compact hatch at the Four Seasons Hotel in Geneva one day before the Geneva Show media days begin. Well now the swanky soiree may be a little less swank, as a number of fan sites around the net seem to have prematurely shot their load of pictures onto their forum pages. We don't have know much else about the i30 other than it'll be powered by the same engines running under the hood of
it's its cross-brand cousin, the Kia Cee'd. So that includes a 1.4-liter gas engine with 109 hp, a 1.6-liter gas engine with 122 hp and a 2.0-liter gas engine with 143 hp in addition to three more diesels (a 1.6-liter CRDi at 90 hp and 115 hp and a big ol' 2.0-liter CRDi running at 140 hp). As for the design? It looks a lot like a rebadged, remasked Kia Cee'd than anything close to a production version of the Arnejs concept from last year.
Hat tip: 2008 Hyundai i30 -aka Arnejs or FD, leaks on the net! [CARSCOOP]
Picture from: It's an i30! It's an Infiniti! It's a... Hyundai? [VWVortex]
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I'm playing with an SPA 2102 and trying to get the CPC function to work.
However when I set what should be the appropriate settings in the unit, it doesn't seem to do it.
Current settings are
CPC delay: 2
CPC duration: .6
Have also tried many other combinations of delays and durations, but to no avail.
Quote from the Cisco ATA admin guide says:
Without CPC enabled, reorder tone will is played after a
configurable delay. If CPC is enabled, dial tone will be
played when tip-to-ring voltage is restored Resolution is 1
BUT, when it is enabled (the values are entered), if I dial a number (my mobile for testing), and then hang up on my mobile, I just get the reorder tone, and don't hear the 600ms disconnection as I should.
Any ideas? (sbiddle?)
I am still running firmware 3.3.6, but reluctant to change, as I've played very quickly with an SPA2102 running the latest firmware and had the same trouble


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However you feel about New Year's resolutions, we're in that last week of December where it's hard to ignore those things we promised ourselves we'd do this year… but, where once again, we were beaten by time.
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One place I'm especially looking forward to returning this year is Medellín, Colombia. We'll run our seventh Live and Invest in Colombia Conference from there this April 19–21.
And, while I can't say that opportunities are running out here… it feels like the best opportunities won't last much longer. Over the past couple of years, this place has started to get increasing attention from the mainstream media.
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Supernatural terror meets suburban comedy in writer/director Bernard Badion's hilarious short film. Believing himself to be an "Aswang" (a creature from Filipino mythology who feeds off of human fetuses), a considerate man informs and warns his pregnant neighbor.
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Akram Vignan is a practically applied spiritual science and is a 'shortcut' path to liberation.READ more
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Located 20 kms from Ahmedabad, Simandhar City is a place for spiritual progress. It is known as "A Clean City, Green City & Pure City!!!"Read More
A unique non-sectarian Temple inspired by Akram Vignani, Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan.
The Ego is not Egoism!
Questioner: What they refer to as ego (aham) and egoism (ahankar), is it just one thing, or are they different things?
Dadashri: They are different. Aren't they two different words?
Questioner: What is the difference?
Dadashri: It is not wrong for a person to say, 'Aham Atma (Aham -'I am'; the ego. Atma - Soul )'. However, what if he says, 'Ahankar Atma (Ahankar - egoism) 'Egoism is Atma'? What would happen then? The ego (aham) is acceptable, but egoism is not acceptable. Ego is not egoism. Isn't the word 'ego' used in the term, 'Aham Brahmasmi (brahmasmi - the ultimate reality'?) That is because the ego has to be there, but the ego of what? One should have the ego of one's own Self. Why should there be an ego of what he is not? Ego is not the poison, egoism is the poison. Ego means I.
Questioner: Can it be referred to as existence?
Dadashri: Yes. You can only call it existence. Its existence is already there. All living beings are aware of their existence: 'I am' (astitva). However, they do not have the awareness of the reality: 'what I am' (vastutva). And that is why 'egoism' has arisen. It is not egoism to say 'I am', to your real Self (swaroop). To say 'I am', for what is your own swaroop (the Self) is not egoism. Now if this piece of gold here were given the ability to speak, and it said "I am gold", would we say that it is doing egoism? Would we say that? No. And what if iron said, "I am gold"? Therefore, 'Who am I?' - at least this much you should know. Therefore, 'I am Chandubhai*' is an alleged intent (aropit bhaav). To say [I am] where you are, then your existence is already there. You already have the right to say, 'I am'; however, the awareness of 'who I am' and 'what I am' is not there.
Questioner: Doesn't one also exist in egoism?
Dadashri: The Atma (the Self) is there, but what is your 'own Self'? That is what you need to know, and that is a mystery. It is because of this that you have been wandering around for countless lifetimes. It is a fact that you exist, but your awareness of, 'What am I?', 'What is 'my-ness?' and 'Who am I?' is not there. Once you have this awareness, your completion (final liberation) will occur. I have all the 'outlines' (drafts) here. You have to acquire these 'outlines' and thereafter, the process towards completion will carry on continuously. That is the nature of elements. And so to know who 'the Self' is, and to remain in its domain, is known as the non-egoism state.
*Chandulal = Whenever Dadashri uses the name 'Chandulal' or the name of the person Dadashri is addressing, the reader should insert his or her name for exact understanding.
1) 'I did this', this gives rise to egoism. 'This is mine', it gives rise to attachment (mamta).
2) Pure Ego (shuddha ahankar) and Pure Soul (shuddha chetan), they are both the same. Pure ego means that there is no anger-pride-deceit-greed in it.
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Spaniard cuts off his hand in fake €2m insurance claim
A Spanish man has amputated his hand in a fraudulent attempt to claim €2.1 million from insurance companies. He claimed that he had lost the arm in a car crash.
The man, who has not been named, made claims to 11 insurance companies with which he had taken out policies.
But investigators became suspicious because the area of damage to the arm was "too clean" to have happened in a road accident.
The case comes amid a marked increase in the number of false insurance claims that have emerged since Spain plunged into recession in 2008.
The Investigation Co-operative of Insurance Companies (ICEA) said that there had been a 50 per cent increase in the past five years.
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Stop the time with Timekeeper's Journey to 9-Days Germany and Switzerland Itinerary
The Watch universe has a long and lofty history in Switzerland. Your trip through time centers around the splendid and regularly shrouded complexities watchmakers confront when planning new styles, from the face to the band. Read More
The Watch universe has a long and lofty history in Switzerland. Your customized itinerary through Switzerland and Germany's Dark Woods furnishes you with individual acquaintances with the excessive styles and mind-boggling mechanics of Switzerland's best watchmakers including Franck Muller, Lionel Meylan, and the Worldwide Watch Organization. Your trip through time centers around the splendid and regularly shrouded complexities watchmakers confront when planning new styles, from the face to the band. Everything about purposely chose, from unmistakable riggings to the span of the watch hands. The sensitive parity of building and craftsmanship finishes in a work that all the while pays reverence to the legacy of watchmaking while at the same time speaking to the contemporary feel.
Germany and Switzerland Trip Highlights:
- Step inside the world-renowned pinnacle of Bern's cosmic clock that roused Albert Einstein to build up his hypothesis of relativity
- Experience the Haute Horlogerie workshop and reassemble watches under the direction of master clockmakers
- Relish the imaginativeness of Franck Muller structures that adjusts contemporary style and long-established legacy of watchmaking at the leader boutique
- Inspect the accumulation of about 250 watches showing rich, ageless style in the Historical center of the Universal Watch Organization
- Tour the renowned Audemars Piguet Historical center in Le Brassus and nearly watch the center expected to make an extravagance watch by craftsman
- Delve into the heartland of the Cuckoo Check in Germany's Dark Woods where the tickers are still carefully assembled a similar way since its presentation
Germany and Switzerland Itinerary at a Glance:
- Day 1: Geneva – Arrive and Enjoy the Captivating Vibe of Switzerland
- Day 2: Montreux – Visit a Watchmaking Boutique and Craftsman Workshop
- Day 3: Neuchâtel – Investigate Audemars Piguet Gallery, a Memorable Watchmaking School, and Appreciate a Perspective of the Haute Horlogerie Workshop and Historical center
- Day 4: Bern – Find the Swiss Capital and the Movement of the Clock Tower
- Day 5: Basel – Experience the essence of Chocolate Factory at Basel
- Day 6: Dark Woods – Travel to Germany to Visit the Home of the Cuckoo Clock
- Day 7: Zurich – Visit Schaffhausen, Rhine Falls, and a Head Watchmaker
- Day 8: Zurich – Appreciate the Contemporary Patterns and Great Magnificence of Zurich
- Day 9: Zurich – Leave for Home
Day 1: Geneva – Arrive and Enjoy the Interesting Feel of Switzerland
The city of Geneva speaks to a modern, cosmopolitan vibe reflected in the lovely waters of Europe's biggest lake. Switzerland's second-biggest city towers over cobbled roads facilitating the central station of the World Exchange Association, World Wellbeing Association, Worldwide Advisory group of the Red Cross, and in excess of 200 other global associations and non-benefits. Plentiful worldwide business has offered to ascend to a bounty of lavish inns and boutique adornments shops sparkling against a setting of swans coasting on the waters of the eponymous lake.
Day 2: Montreux – Visit a Watchmaking Boutique and Craftsman Workshop
At breakfast, the aroma of scrumptious hot chocolate fills the lounge area, joined by crisply prepared bread impeccable with an arrangement of jellies or nectar. The commonplace tuft of water curves over the lake and your guide welcomes you, anxious to acquaint you with the watchmaking conventions of the city, and also the manners in which Zurich has modernized the patterns enlivened by its legacy. The Rhone Waterway surges underneath the slope of the old city. The beautiful design lines the cobbled paths prompting the sensational façade of the house of prayer. Your investigation starts at the Franck Muller boutique, an organization built up in 1991.
Day 3: Neuchâtel – Investigate Audemars Piguet Exhibition hall, a Noteworthy Watchmaking School, and Appreciate a Perspective of the Haute Horlogerie Workshop and Gallery
The strong smell of chocolate and sweet cakes twirl through the display of Zurcher on Road du Club in Montreux. The bistro has over an era of experience and remains a most loved for local people for the duration of the day. You find appreciate the smell of hot chocolate at breakfast before going out of the shadow of Montreux's beguiling thirteenth-century lakeside estate. The town of Le Brassus in the Jura Valley neglects the rich glades clearing to circumscribing mountains. The curious steeple of the Protestant church goes about as the horizon to the quiet township and encompassing scene.
Day 4: Bern – Find the Swiss Capital and the Movement of the Clock Tower
Toward the beginning of the day, you appreciate the perspective of the lower regions paving the way to the Jura Mountains and the wonder of the medieval engineering of Neuchâtel ascending along the waterfront. The fragrance of pine blurs as you withdraw the city and achieve the Swiss capital of Bern. The city looks like a postcard with a protected Old Town circumscribed by snowcapped tops. People puppets move on the sixteenth century embellishing wellsprings and secured arcades length about four miles over the city.
Day 5: Basel – Experience the essence of Chocolate Factory at Basel
After breakfast, you travel to Basel, a city known for its impressive convergence of culture with no less than one historical center for every half-square mile. The design around Old Town jam medieval chapels, cobblestone roads, and painted exteriors disregarding capricious wellsprings. Six extensions range the Rhine Stream and associate the opposite sides of the city. Marktplatz, the principal square of the antique downtown area, has the lively red façade of the sixteenth century Rathaus, the town lobby. The city likewise has Baselworld, a Worldwide Watch Reasonable uniting in excess of 2,000 exhibitors from more than 45 nations and drawing in almost 95,000 guests from around the globe.
Day 6: Dark Woodland – Travel to Germany to Visit the Home of the Cuckoo Clock
While Germany's Dark Woodland is under 75 miles from Basel, the atmosphere in the wake of intersection the fringe among Switzerland and Germany is perceptible, including at breakfast when you discover delicious wieners, distinctive cheeses, and bubbled eggs, and in addition cuts of well known Dark Backwoods ham. After the supper, your guide welcomes you in the hall and escorts you around the flickering banks of Lake Titisee. The trees fill the air with a herbaceous fragrance reminiscent of spiced pine.
Day 7: Zurich – Visit Schaffhausen, Rhine Falls, and a Chief Watchmaker
Toward the beginning of the day, you leave the succulent kinds of chocolate and fruits operating at a profit Timberland, crossing the outskirt once more into Switzerland to the town of Schaffhausen. The town contains components of German design because of its nearness to the outskirt. Cove windows enliven houses shaded with pastels. Pedestrianized lanes lead to luxurious frescoes. The Munot Post climbs the slope above dashes of vineyards.
Your private driver takes you first to the Rhine Falls, the biggest cascades in Switzerland, situated at roughly 2,000 feet above ocean level. Nature's capacity ejects from the Rhine as white water, fog, and deafening clamor. The survey stage gives a great perspective of the cobalt waterway, whipping whitewater, and medieval design ascending along the riverbanks.
Day 8: Zurich – Appreciate the Contemporary Patterns and Great Excellence of Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland's biggest city and encapsulates the well-known feeling mixing safeguarded social legacy with contemporary life. The Limmat Stream sustains into the smooth blue waters of Lake Zurich as cable cars travel down the Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most costly retail shopping roads. Zurich's principle downtown road clamors with gushing wellsprings, open workmanship, and trendy boutique shops showing the shocking top of the line gems, coats, packs, and shoes in their window shows. Pursue your guide on an impressive visit through one of Europe's trendiest goals.
Day 9: Zurich – Leave for Home
After breakfast, your private exchange welcomes you at the lodging and escorts you to Zurich Airplane terminal for your flight home, finishing your immortal voyage crosswise over Switzerland and Germany.
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text: taken by the wind... 0 Posted March 22, 2014 ~ I just realized I NEVER formally introduced myself except at the campfire in the beginning. That was during the fleeing times, when the Stroudies land was removed from them due to a great social rebellion that took place when Les started becoming too busy and famous for his own good. He left his home land wide open, and unprotected, except by a dedicated few. They were no match for the ruthless onslaught of hacking and trolling that went on... it was like the Vikings took over his website! :scared: scared011.gif Ok, I MIGHT have been a Viking back then, but I'm not like that. :notangel: Anywho, I'm like this super smart, goofy, nerdy minded person who is also stupid in a lot of ways, and I just TYPE stuff, and it creates controversy. So.....I type even MORE. :unsure: and I'm an Owl. I can shape shift into one. But THAT's another story.... literally. I'm always struggling with legends and lore, and with Science stuff like viruses, and crazy tornados that might be an analogy for my life, and stupid movies like Snakehead terror, and trying to find spirits in a stick and stuff. so That's me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Last February, I had the honor of hosting an event at the annual Sphinx Conference called Sphinx Tank. It's a lot like the show, Shark Tank, but music-centered. The first person to pitch to the team of sharks was 19-year-old Cameren Anai Williams. This Julliard student has already achieved so much, including starting her own non-profit, and writing a children's book called Kinderlute! You can take a look at her pitch presentation here:
Cameren didn't win the top prize at this event, but she DID win my attention! American Public Media offers a monthly feature to kids called Classical Kids Storytime, and my first thought was that we needed to feature Cameren's book! What better "back to school" feature could there be, than a story about how kids should take care of their new instruments? There were a few concerns about how this story would translate digitally, but thanks to our really incredible team we got it done just in time for the September edition. I even had the pleasure of voicing the story! You can check it out here:
In addition to making sure we featured Cameren's book, I wanted to feature Cameren, herself! The biggest platform I have personally (other than my nightly radio show) is my podcast, TRILLOQUY, so I scheduled an interview and got it done in time for the release of the digital version of Kinderlute. You can take a listen to our conversation (alongside my review of Bob Watt's "Black Horn") here. Below is an excerpt of our conversation, where Cameren talks about the importance of diversity in her book.
It's up to all of us to change the face of classical music, and this is how I'm doing it - I'm using my positions and my connections equitably. Spend an hour of your day today figuring out how you can dismantle the "crabs in a bucket" trope, and big up someone's work! Hell, share this blog post so that you can help raise awareness about Cameren's work as well! If we all maintain an attitude of building each other up, we'll not only get rid of that proverbial bucket, but build a world where people don't even remember it.


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It appears as those celebrating the dumping of Dmitry Rogozin as overseer of the Russian space program may have been doing their vodka Jell-O shots too soon.
According to the Google Translate version of this article, the bombastic Rogozin — who had been overseeing the space and defense sectors as deputy prime minister — has been offered the opportunity to take over Roscosmos, the government corporation that runs the nation's space program.
The offer came after he was dumped from the Cabinet for Vladimir Putin's fourth term as president.
Rogozin would replace Igor Komarov, a former auto industry executive who was brought in as deputy head of Roscosmos in 2013 and placed in charge of consolidating the space industry. Komarov became head of Roscosmos in January 2015.
Rogozin was among a number of high-level government officials placed under sanctions by the United States following the invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea. In response, he tweeted that NASA should send it astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) using trampolines instead of flying aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft. Rogozin didn't follow through on the implied threat.
The Roscosmos gig appears to be a pretty lucrative one. The website Crime Russia reports that Komarov's income totaled almost 109 million rubles ($1.76 million), including 71.5 million rubles ($1.15 million) from his job at Roscosmos. His income from other sources was not disclosed.
"The official owns five plots of land with the total area of almost 12 sq m, a house of 2.5 thousand sq m, an apartment (118 sq m), a gas pipeline section, and non-residential premises," the website reported. "The Roscosmos head's car fleet includes LADA Largus and Mercedes-Benz Viano."


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New York, N.Y. [For Immediate Release - December 21, 2010] The excitement of New York City's high-end real estate market, with its unique, often incredible urban dwellings, returns to HGTV in the compelling second season of Selling New York. The new episodes, premiering on Thursday, January 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, continue to follow a colorful group of assertive, razor-sharp brokers from three upscale boutique real estate firms - The Core Group, Gumley Haft Kleier and, new this season, Warburg Realty - as they offer viewers a rare glimpse inside the high-powered world of buying and selling luxury Manhattan properties.
"Selling New York offers an intriguing look at what it takes to move these multi-million dollar properties," said Kathleen Finch, general manager, HGTV. "The series offers a fun, voyeuristic peek inside some of the city's most exclusive homes, as well as the ingenious ideas the agents use to increase the odds of a sale."
The series' second season features the agents' ongoing scramble to keep the property sales moving, despite astronomical prices, jaded buyers and intense competition. In an early episode, viewers meet Warburg broker Richard Steinberg who must navigate frustrating construction delays to get an apartment on the market. One of the most prominent brokers of apartments and townhouses in New York City, Steinberg grosses over $100 million in sales annually. His comprehensive knowledge of the Manhattan marketplace has made him a frequently cited expert on real estate in many national publications, and he has a client roster of the City's top celebrities, politicians and business leaders. This episode also features returning broker Michele Kleier of Gumley Haft Kleier, who is pressed to sell an $8 million dollar penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a quintessential city view and a wrap-around terrace perfect for parties. To attract interest, she holds a lavish cocktail party at the property, complete with high fashion models and luxurious gifts for guests.
During the season, Warburg Realty President, Fred Peters, a 30-year veteran in the real estate business, film director turned real estate agent Deborah Lupard, and 2006 Rookie of the Year Leslie Rosenthal, join the series to showcase even more spectacular properties.
Future episodes feature celebrity clients, including soap actress Ellen Dolan of the recently canceled As the World Turns who turns to Warburg to help sell her Tribeca loft as soon as possible. With help from Samantha Kleier, Country star Clay Walker also shops for a pied-� terre, while artist Darren Waterston looks for a residence that can double as an art studio.
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Indonesia reaffirmed its commitments to sustainable palm oil plantation as it seeks to highlight the role of palm oil to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, through a government-financed course on the issue, an official said on Monday (20/11). (JG Photo/Sheany)
Indonesia Kickstarts Learning Course to Promote Sustainable Palm Oil
Jakarta. Indonesia reaffirmed its commitments to sustainable palm oil plantation as it seeks to highlight the role of palm oil to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, through a government-financed course on the issue, an official said on Monday (20/11).
The inaugural Oil Palm Course is a three-week program organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Collaborative Research Center 990 (CRC990) team, in which participants will attend classes for one week at the Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) and spend the next two weeks in Jambi, where they will receive first-hand insights into the daily practices of local palm oil manufacturers and engage with farmers.
The participants of the program hail from Germany, Italy, Colombia, Malaysia and Indonesia, and are comprised of environmental activists, researchers, diplomats and consultants. The course is funded by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
"We want to bring them to see palm oil not only as a product, but also as a bridge to prosperity for these poor farmers," said Siswo Pramono, head of policy analysis and development at the ministry.
He added that the government is currently focused on increasing sustainable practices on the country's palm oil plantations and fostering cooperation with multi-stakeholders, as part of a national effort to achieve the SDGs.
In particular, Siswo explained how the local palm oil sector has provided jobs for millions across the archipelago and consequently lifted many people out of poverty. Around 17 million Indonesians are employed within the domestic palm oil sector.
Deputy Foreign Minister A.M. Fachir emphasized that palm oil is essential both to Indonesia and the rest of the world during his speech at the program's opening, and said that the course is a "manifestation of Indonesia's commitment to sustainable palm oil" and hopes to "give a better picture of the palm oil industry from the perspectives of small holders."
Indonesia is the largest producer of palm oil in the world. Last year, Indonesia produced more than 35 million tons of palm oil, 25 million tons of which were exported worldwide.
The export value of Indonesian palm oil is around $17 billion, making up more than 12 percent of total exports in the country.
In April, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on palm oil and deforestation, which Indonesia subsequently criticized on the basis that it discriminated against local palm oil manufacturers and disregarded the nation's efforts to introduce sustainable practices to the industry.
According to the ministry, negative campaigns against Indonesian palm oil begun as early as three decades ago. However, the recent EU Parliament resolution posed a new challenge for the country's palm oil sector, to which the government has responded by engaging in intensive dialogue with its European partners.
In a meeting with her Italian counterpart, Angelino Alfano, in October, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi emphasized the importance of "fair treatment" for Indonesian palm oil.
Hungary expressed its support to stop discrimination against Indonesian palm oil products in the European market during a meeting between Retno and Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Monday.
The ministry also said that several European countries that are importers of Indonesian palm oil products have received "inaccurate and misleading information" about the country's palm oil industry.
The government hopes that the 2017 Oil Palm Course will serve as an insightful reference for foreign participants.
Established in 2012, CRC990 is a collaboration between IPB, Jambi University, Tadulako University, and Germany's University of Göttingen focusing on the study of sustainable palm oil.
The research consortium is primarily concerned with the biodiversity, ecological and socioeconomic impacts of land transformations, and has produced around 60 scientific articles.
CRC990 found that young palm oil plantations –those which are around two years old – cause increase in carbon emissions. However, mature palm oil plantations – those that are 10-12 years old – are sources of carbon sequestrations.
Their research also found that palm oil has contributed to increased prosperity and nutrition improvement among local villagers, including higher enrollment in schools among the youth.


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Notes from Cabbage Tree Flat
Compiled by K. T. Javenlake
Following this last weekend's early start to the men's senior cricket season, the Middle Coast Cricket Association has called on the Afternoon Tea Committees of the Cabbage Tree Flat and Mowana Cricket Clubs to aid a quick and peaceful resolution to the matter of the missing serving platters. Both Mrs Ethel Coolidge of Mowana, and Mrs Bea Prout of Cabbage Tree Flat are missing a kookaburra-jubilee pattern serving platter used at the afternoon tea provided for the players at the Steve Moon Oval. Mr George Taylor, on behalf of the Middle Coast Cricket Association, told this correspondent, "No-one wants a repeat of the Tenterfield cake stand incident, and whoever has the plates can return them, no questions asked, to either Club house or the Association's offices in Trulong." The plates remain missing as at the time of publication, and no-one this correspondent has spoken to has suggested who may have taken them.
Uncle Charlie Brent has issued a reminder on behalf of the Garrakool Lands Council that the bunyip breeding season in the Simpson and Trulong River valleys will begin with the storm season in mid-October. Residents and business owners with buildings within 100 metres of waterways in these two networks, or within 150 metres of the Craic and Mowana wetlands, should check and maintain their security doors and gates before then. Patrols of the Illawong Creek network will begin in mid-October to ensure that the species does not extend their range in the coming breeding season. Anyone wishing to volunteer for patrol duty may contact Aunty Rhonda Burgess on Tuesdays or Thursdays at the Land Council's offices in Trulong.
Mr Stanley and Mrs Wendy Crozier of "Dun Roaning" Horse Stud on Old Trulong Road, Cabbage Tree Flat, are delighted to announce the engagement of their second daughter, Miss Leslie Crozier, to Mr Anthony Beacon, only son of the late Mr Alastair Beacon and Mrs Lisa Goodall. The happy couple intend to live at the farm in Culpepper Road, Cabbage Tree Flat, that the late Mr Beacon bequeathed to his son. The groom's stepfather, Mr Douglas Goodall, is expected to hand over management of the property to his stepson in the leadup to the wedding, which is planned for August next year.
The Middle Coast Group of the Country Women's Association has announced that their Year Six Study of a Foreign Country Competition for this year will be on Crna Gora. Projects are due to the administration office of the entrant's primary school by 10:00am on 6 November 2017, and will be collected by the CWA judging committee's representatives no later than 3:00pm that day.
The State Police Missing Persons Unit has asked that anyone who saw or spoke to Mr Gary Musgrave or Mr Martin Keen, of Creighton Vale, on or after 22 August of this year contact their local police. Mr Musgrave and Mr Keen left Creighton Vale on 22 August to travel to Lomax, but neither arrived nor returned home. Information to hand suggests that they planned the trip believing that the Handley's Ridge Road through the Simpson State Forest was open to through traffic. This makes it likely that they were in the vicinity of Cabbage Tree Flat, Lower Simpson, and Matersford on 22 or 23 August. They were travelling in a green Bridge ute with the black and white number plate YHB-89U. Neither man is considered dangerous, but fears are held for their safety.
Local citrus growers are warned that orange blossom prices at the Central Flower Markets remain high, and that reports of flower-rustling have been moving south since the blooming season began. Growers should keep their eyes open for suspicious persons and vehicles, then report the same to Sgt Warwick James of the Rural Crime Division at the Trulong Police Station. Sgt James has pointed out to this correspondent that various forms of personal retribution taken against flower rustlers and poachers in the past have destroyed or contaminated evidence that may have made court convictions obtainable.
Mr Craig Jobben has hired the Cabbage Tree Flat Public Hall for the evening of 30 September 2017 when he is holding a public meeting to discuss the reorganisation of Mortland Shire back into its pre-1948 components of Trulong and Winston Shires. Doors open at 7:30pm. Supper, tea and coffee will be available for a gold coin donation.
This week's closing question comes from Miss Evelyn Bennett who asks, "Who used the cemetery at the western end of Cooranbong Road, and why was it abandoned before it was full?" My inquiries have revealed that the Cooranbong Road Cemetery was attached to the Chapel of the Reformed Congregation of St Joseph. No information was available on what they reformed from, but their leader from the time they arrived to take over the old Wyndotte property in western Cabbage Tree Flat in 1897, was the charismatic Reverend Alan Yates. The community appears to have operated like a commune or a kibbutz with the property held communally, and it seems to have flourished until World War I. Two of the Reverend Yates' three sons died in the trenches, and many of the survivors from the community chose not to return. Despite this setback, they continued on to Reverend Yates' death in 1927 when his surviving son took over the leadership as Reverend Hubert Yates. Matters seemed to be going well, but Reverend Hubert disappeared from the community on the night of 24 May 1931. On investigation, he had emptied the community's bank account the afternoon before he left. The death blow, however, was that the community's land had been secretly mortgaged to pay his personal gambling debts and foreclosure was imminent. The community subsequently dispersed, the chapel was dismantled in 1936 and moved to Lower Simpson for use by the Methodist congregation, but the cemetery remains.
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Legislation putting a chill into wind energy prospects in Oklahoma, critics say
Credit: By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau | Tulsa World | Sunday, March 16, 2014 | www.tulsaworld.com ~~
OKLAHOMA CITY — A proposed moratorium on wind farms east of Interstate 35 is having a chilling effect on a booming new industry, critics say.
But supporters of legislation calling for the three-year stoppage said the industry is relatively unregulated and more study is needed.
Senate Bill 1440 by Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman passed last week by a vote of 32-8 and heads to the House for consideration.
Bingman said the measure is a "work in progress" and will be modified. Most of the state's wind farms are in western Oklahoma, which has fewer people than other areas of the state where wind farms have been proposed, Bingman said.
"We have been writing oil and gas legislation and regulations for over 100 years and continue to do so," said Senate Floor Leader Mike Schulz, R-Altus, who voted against the bill. "I don't anticipate anything different in the wind industry."
But the passage of legislation in the Senate has already had a chilling effect on the industry, said Arnella Karges, State Chamber vice president of government affairs.
"Well, this bill just being filed in Oklahoma is already affecting people looking to do wind development," she said. "It affects their decision as to make new investment. It doesn't matter if it is east of I-35 or not."
Her organization will begin making its case to House leaders that the bill is bad for the state.
"This is one example of the Oklahoma State Legislature changing the game on businesses," she said.
Frank Costanza is executive vice president of the Kansas-based Tradewind Energy, which has two operating wind farms in Oklahoma and other projects in development.
"We would be very, very adversely impacted financially if Senate Bill 1440 were to pass," Costanza said, adding that hundreds of land owners benefit from the projects.
The industry has taken off in Oklahoma because the state has enacted policies that are more conducive and supportive of the wind industry than neighboring states, Costnaza said.
Those policies include a five-year property tax exemption and a production tax credit, he said.
EDP Renewables, based in Houston, has invested up to $700 million in its Blue Canyon Wind Farms in Carnegie, said Afton Kolbe, a development project manager. Projects in Carter and Murray counties are ready for construction next year, while two more projects in Grady and Craig counties are in the early stages, Kolbe said.
"It has a negative impact," she said of the proposed moratorium.
"Oklahoma has been a very friendly state. We hope to keep it that way."
The proposed wind farm in Craig County would have about 50 wind turbines, she said. Development began in 2009.
Claremore businessman Frank Robson is leading the charge for the moratorium and regulations. He has a neighbor who wants to put in a wind farm.
He said the issue is about large companies running over the property rights of individuals. One property owner might allow a wind farm, which could impact the lifestyle of the neighboring property owner, he said.
Statements that the proposed moratorium is having a chilling effect on the industry are a "scare tactic," Robson said.
He is concerned wind farms will hurt the habitat, impact health and not be attractive to those who chose to live in the country.
Robson is against subsidies for the industry, especially in light of the financial plight of schools.
Sen. Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, voted against the moratorium.
He said it went against his view of protecting private property rights.
He said he would be more interested in a bill to eliminate subsidies to the industry.
Jim Ratcliff lives in Vinita and was approached by a wind farm company. He declined, he said.
"We need some restrictions or some laws not only for the person who owns the land but for the next-door neighbor," he said.
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The Stones and their Scene exhibition
David Bailey and Catherine Deneuve, Normandy, 1965 ©Eric Swayne
Previously hidden photographs chronicling the sixties creative scene are to be aired in an exhibition this week. 'The Stones and their Scene' opens at Proud Chelsea gallery and features the work of Eric Swayne whose imagery documents icons such as Catherine Deneuve, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and their creative contemporaries. Chris Page (10 Jun'13)
The Stones and their Scene brings us the artists, musicians and models as the 60s was about to launch this creative coterie to fame. Eric Swayne's friendship with his subjects is obvious in what is a unique and intimate record of the time.
Jane Birkin, 1965 ©Eric Swayne
Proud Galleries has been given exclusive access to Swayne's recently discovered archive, discovered posthumously by Swayne's son Tom. The exhibition will unveil several never-before-seen photographs of Stones Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts; David Bailey; and sixties beauties Anita Pallenburg, Chrissie Shrimpton, Pattie Boyd and Jane Birkin.
Mick Jagger, 1964 ©Eric Swayne
Swayne's son Tom says of discovering his father's collection; "I discovered a beautiful trove of unseen images: Mick shot informally in Dad's studio, just test shots for a friend, and Keith and Charlie too – a whole series of them fooling around in Dad's flat with Chrissie Shrimpton."
Despite no formal training and an entry into photography aged 29 Swayne went on to shoot for Vanity Fair, Queen and Italian Vogue.
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Volume 13
Chapter 1229: Sword Discussion
Yi Yun continuously cogitated over the sword or cultivated, but when a bottleneck appeared, it meant that his cultivation would stagnate and no longer advance.
Yi Yun pushed the door open and stepped outside. Following that, he admired the flowers and grass. Although they were mortal vegetation that did not exude spiritual energies, they still exuded a simplistic beauty.
Despite being surrounded by spiritual vegetation, these ordinary flowers and grass bloomed without restraint. They were splendid and colorful. This scene was like Huan Chenxue. Despite being a mortal, she was flawless and perfect.
Yi Yun walked slowly as he felt mixed emotions.
Unknowingly, he walked out of his compound and strolled on the island.
At that moment, Yi Yun suddenly looked up. He saw Huan Chenxue standing in front of him amid flowers. She was facing the calm blue sea and playing a jade flute.
The fine and drawn out flute tunes were sent towards the sea's surface by the winds. As Yi Yun observed the back of Huan Chenxue's spotless white clothes, he saw her ink-like hair and sleeves fluttering gently in the wind. Her slender fingers seemed to be dancing over the white jade flute.
He stood in his spot and felt that the scenery and music seemed to fuse with what he had been pondering over the past few days.
As his heart stirred, Yi Yun drew his sword and casually engaged in swordplay. His sword beams flashed without any rules or technique. They were just spontaneous sword flashes.
However, amid the unrestrained sword beams, Yi Yun felt contented.
Yi Yun only stopped when the flute tunes vanished. He looked over and saw that Huan Chenxue had turned around and was silently watching him.
"I thought you would be in seclusion for a few days. Since you are out, why don't you assist me in planting some flowers?" asked Huan Chenxue.
Only then did Yi Yun notice that she had flower seeds and a tiny spade by her feet. She had come here to plant flowers. She had only stopped for a rest after becoming a little exhausted, playing the flute in the meantime.
Unknowingly, Yi Yun had been attracted by the flute tunes and brandished his sword in high spirits. In a way, he had disturbed Huan Chenxue.
"After being graced with Miss Huan's melodious tunes, it's only natural I help you," replied Yi Yun.
Just as he walked over, Huan Chenxue handed a hoe to him. "These are ordinary flowers and grass, so there's no need to use your powers. On a similar note, since you have taken up residence, it's not appropriate for me to tend to the gardens in the house where you're staying. Now that you're outside, I'll tend to them today."
Upon saying this, Huan Chenxue stopped and had a thought before shaking her head. She said, "It's not likely that I can finish today."
"No worries. Miss Huan, just come to the garden tomorrow." It was Huan Chenxue's garden, so how could Yi Yun forbid her from tending to it? In fact, he should aid her.
As she watched Yi Yun use the hoe proficiently, Huan Chenxue asked curiously, "You know how to do such things?"
Yi Yun nodded. He had done such things back in the Cloud Wilderness.
Huan Chenxue attentively listened to Yi Yun narrate his experiences in the Tian Yuan world's Cloud Wilderness. From time to time, she would nod and a faint smile would appear on her stunning face.
"I watched your swordplay just now. Have you attained the Heart of the Sword?"
Huan Chenxue asked this suddenly. Yi Yun was taken aback. Despite being a mortal, Huan Chenxue was able to tell that he had attained the Heart of the Sword?
He said, "About thirty years ago, I happened to attain it during a sparring session with a senior."
"I see…" Huan Chenxue nodded. "When I was young, there was a senior who recited to me insights on Sword Dao. Although I have never cultivated, I do understand some things."
Orally recited insights on Sword Dao?
Yi Yun was left somewhat in a daze when he heard that. Things like Sword Dao could not be orally explained. What use was there in simply talking about it? Ignoring oral recitations, even cultivating might not gain one the necessary insight. And from the looks of it, Huan Chenxue was only a child when she listened to the oral recital of the Sword Dao…
Yi Yun felt that he was sufficiently talented. When he began practicing in the way of the sword and saber, he was already in his teens. Back then, he only had a rudimentary understanding.
Yi Yun found it impossible for Huan Chenxue to have many insights, but at that moment, she began reciting them. From the Sword Intent that could be attained, to the condensing of one's Heart of the Sword, to the forging of one's Sword Soul, Huan Chenxue shared what she understood about them. What she spoke of was not the details regarding the sword, but the realms of the sword.
Yi Yun was astonished to realize that Huan Chenxue had an acute instinct for the sword, or even the way of martial arts as a whole.
"When you were engaging in your swordplay, the sword flashes were very beautiful but there were a few that I found imperfect… I do not know where the problem lies but I simply feel that when you produced those strikes, the aura you fused with the heaven and earth seemed to have something disharmonious about it. The instant I noticed that, the beauty was destroyed," Huan Chenxue said while absorbed in thought.
Yi Yun felt his heart palpitate when he heard that. As he carefully recalled the process of his swordplay, especially the particular moves that Huan Chenxue mentioned, he turned more alarmed.
Indeed, in those strikes, his Heart of the Sword was unable to perfectly fuse with the laws.
If not for Huan Chenxue pointing that out, Yi Yun would not have noticed.
He found it unbelievable. A person who did not know any swordplay was able to have such keen intuition into Sword Dao!
Perhaps it was not limited to Sword Dao. For Huan Chenxue to be capable of this, she had to possess an incomparable intuition for the Heavenly Dao. She could probably see the disharmony in laws, martial way, and aura in strikes using sabers, spears, swords, halberds, and other weapons.
This was akin to someone who did not know how to play the zither or sing but possessed an astute sense for music, who could tell the minute imperfections within a musical piece.
Upon realizing this, Yi Yun drew a deep gasp. Huan Chenxue was no ordinary mortal. It was impossible for a mortal to have such an intuitive feel for the Heavenly Dao. It was no longer something explainable by talent.
It appeared as though she was the manifestation of the Heavenly Dao itself. Only that would explain how she could tell with a glance when sword moves did not align with the Heavenly Dao.
Who was she? Why couldn't she cultivate? If she could cultivate, what sort of realm would she have attained?
"Miss Huan, you have drawn my attention to those points. Let me try again. If there are any imperfections, can you inform me?"
Going astray in the martial path wasn't terrifying. What was truly terrifying was not knowing that one had gone astray!
Be it a swordsman or bladesman, it was hard for them to find the deficiencies in their own sword or saber techniques. It was analogous to a dancer needing a mirror to correct their dancing posture. Yi Yun happened to lack that mirror.
"Of course. However, it appears that watering the flowers has to be pushed to tomorrow."
Yi Yun said, "Miss Huan, I will definitely help you water all the flowers tomorrow. I will ensure that the soil is plowed to be loose, soft, and neat."
"That would be great." Huan Chenxue smiled, the corners of her lips curving up slightly. Her smile was like a flower blooming in summer.
Yi Yun brandished his sword again and again as gorgeous sword beams flashed through the world. Huan Chenxue carefully watched him. She had extremely good memory and eyesight. She could tell Yi Yun in detail which strikes were disharmonious after he finished.
Huan Chenxue only told him which strikes were inadequate, and left the task of correcting them to him. She could even find problems in sword moves that Yi Yun originally thought were fine.
This gave Yi Yun a pleasant surprise. Although Huan Chenxue was of a mortal body, she was the best teacher. Perhaps countless people, even mighty seniors, would wish to have such a teacher!


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While I've been to Vegas many times, last week's trip was the first time I had gone there during swimsuit weather. So naturally, pool time was a mandatory part of the vacay schedule. While the prospect of hanging out poolside in this Nevada oasis is exciting enough, what's even better is that it gave me an excuse to go swimwear shopping…or at least I tried to anyway.
I came in to Victoria's Secret with said intention, but couldn't quite find a winning swimsuit. What I did find is this über cute swimsuit cover. I love that the see-through lace gives the cover-up dress a sexy feel, but the trapeze shape keeps it from veering into the HFS zone (by the way, that abbreviation stands Ho-Fo-Sho for those of you not in the know). Plus the white color makes it super versatile and easy to accessorize.
I got my cover-up but I'm still in search of that perfect swimsuit. My Vegas vacay might be over, but the summer has only just begun.
Outfit Combo: double-v lace cover-up from Victoria's Secret, lily smocked cut-out bandeau top from Tori Praver (find similar here and here), estelle flat from Pour La Victoire (find similar here and here), necklace from Forever 21.


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Nickelodeon's School of Rock Mixes Music With Shakespeare (VIDEO)
The Legend of the Rent lives on... in Nickelodeon's newest series, School of Rock.
Similar to the movie (which also inspired a Broadway musical), the series centers on musician-masquerading-as-substitute-teacher Dewey Finn (played by comedian Tony Cavalero) and how he gets his class of overachieving, rule-abiding prep school students to form a secret rock 'n' roll band and learn to love...Shakespeare?!
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The "school" part of the show will follow a set of middle schoolers as they navigate relationships and discover more about themselves. Some of the kids under Dewey's music-inspired tutelage include lead guitarist Zack (Lance Lim, Growing Up Fisher), bassist Tomika (Haunted Hathaways' Breanna Yde), drummer Freddy (newcomer Ricardo Hurtado), keyboardist Lawrence (Aidan Miner, The Secret Life of the American Teenager) and band manager Summer (Henry Danger's Jade Pettyjohn).
As for the "rock" part, episodes will feature musical performances of the student band covering a mix of modern and classic hits, like WALK THE MOON's "Shut Up and Dance," The Who's "The Kids Are All Right," Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" and Demi Lovato's "Heart Attack."
Watch an exclusive clip of the School of Rock premiere below and then tune into the episode on Saturday, March 12 at 9:30/8:30c on Nickelodeon.
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McAfee: Koobface Facebook Virus Is On The Rise
Facebook is trying to educate users more about scams that seep through its News Feed, but according to antivirus firm McAfee, there has been an increase in the first quarter in reports of Koobface, a virus that hijacks Facebook accounts.
Facebook is trying to educate users more about scams that seep through its News Feed, but according to antivirus firm McAfee, there has been an increase in the first quarter in reports of Koobface, a virus that hijacks Facebook accounts.
USA Today described how Koobface operates:
Its creators initially sent Facebook users friendly messages asking them to click on a link to see a video. Doing so called up another message asking the recipient to click on an executable file — a small computer program — needed to upgrade a video player required to view the video. In a classic bait-and-switch, clicking on the file instead turned over control of the PC to the attackers.
The worm then automatically sent similar viral messages from the victim's account to his or her Facebook friends.
By clicking on the malicious file, the victim unintentionally chooses to run the bad code. So no actual hack of the computer's hard drive is needed.
Back in 2008, Koobface was widespread, as many users saw their accounts deleted thanks to the virus. It takes the vital login information from Facebook (or other social media) accounts. In 2012, Facebook donated $250,000 to the University of Alabama, Birmingham, for the work that the Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research did to help stop the spread of Koobface.
Vincent Weafer, senior vice president of McAfee Labs, commented on Koobface's resurgence:
Cybercriminals have come to appreciate that sensitive personal and organizational information are the currency of their "hacker economy." The resurrection of Koobface reminds us that social networks continue to present a substantial opportunity for intercepting personal information. Within the enterprise, we see password-stealing Trojans evolving to become information-gathering tools for cyber-espionage attacks. Whether they target login credentials or intellectual property and trade secrets, highly targeted attacks are achieving new levels of sophistication.
Readers: Has your account been hacked in this manner?
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This week on Spotlight Series we have a very special KnifeCenter exclusive that we're super excited to be able to bring to you. When it comes to Benchmade gentlemen's folders the Nakamura is one of the very best, and the elegant knife just got even more sophisticated with the addition of gorgeous wooden handle scales.
As far as its overall size and shape, this version is the same as the other varieties of Nakamura that have come before. But as far as I'm concerned, the wooden handle scales really take the aesthetics to another level, with the darker finish on the wood nicely offsetting the lighter stonewash finish of the blade. The cherry on top is the slick orange pivot accent, which matches the barrel spacers, making this an all-around eye-popping piece.
Fortunately this knife is much more than just eye candy. The deployment action is just as smooth and responsive as is typical for Benchmade, with the ambidextrous thumb studs making for some snappy action using either the thumb or middle finger. Blade is a 3.08″ in a drop point shape, manufactured from M390 stainless steel. The M390 is going to be good for edge retention and corrosion resistance, so you're going to get some solid use out of this knife. Blade is held in place with Benchmade's trademark AXIS lock, which also gives you another method to snap the blade out quickly.
Handle is the same shape as previous Nakamura models, but the smooth, contoured wood gives it pretty much an all-new hand feel. The already ergonomic shape feels really comfortable to hold, and the four finger indents give you that sense of control you want. Add in a reversible, tip-up pocket clip and this is a great all-around package.
Overall, Benchmade is without question one of the best in the business, the Nakamura is a terrific design, and this wooden variation may be the most elegant version yet. To learn more about this exclusive, click here. To see our entire inventory, visit KnifeCenter.com


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Behavior and ecology of Macaca leonina (Mammalia: Primates) at Ha Noi Zoo, Vietnam
Northern Pigtailed Macaque (Macaca leonina) naturally distributes in southern Vietnam, where it adapts to high daily temperature. In Ha Noi Zoo, northern Vietnam, time budget and diet of a 10-individual group of Macaca leonina and some ecological factors (temperature, humidity, human impact) were studied to determine its adaptation to the weather in the northern region of the country. Methods for the present study comprise focal time sampling and ad libitum. The study results showed that the species activities are not influenced by temperature and humidity, but strongly impacted by humans. There were linear regressions between the human impact and several activities of the species.
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Before 1988, warmth meant a wool sweater. Sure, it had a lot of history and romance behind it – none of which you cared about past the first itch. And then, sherpa fleece happened – a light, super soft, toss-it-in-the-wash wonder. It's only gotten better. Get ready to bask in the softest fleece jacket you've ever felt.


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'untapping' - removing the shifter mechanism. Its a pretty niche CX thing, not exactly general knowledge.
Check out the Salsa Fargo for inspiration, sounds like it is exactly what you'd want.
that or the Spesh AWOL.
Just think if you're wanting to convert a MTB fram all good, but taking into account the drop bars you'd want a TT that was around 4cm shorter tha you'd normally ride with flat bars and a steerer tube that was a few cm taller too.
Flared dropbars (dirt drops) are wicked too for us MTB types.


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What Are the Advantages of Opening a Small Business?
Many individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit wish to open a small business but often get discouraged when conducting due diligence such as market research and assessing startup costs. There are disadvantages to opening a small business, such as having to make financial decisions and establishing a good reputation, but there are a number of advantages as well.
Perhaps the biggest reason any entrepreneur opens a new small business is to gain independence and become her own boss. But starting a small business from scratch also offers independence from buying a franchise and having to conform to its marketing and operations model. While franchises are usually proven businesses, there is no guarantee a new location will succeed. A small business also gives the owner a measure of financial independence, allowing her to grow the business at her own pace and expanding profit margins.
Development Costs
Opening a small business also has the distinct advantage of lowering development costs. A small business owner can develop the company incrementally, without having to commit a large amount of money to startup costs. A small business can be started out of the home and gradually build a customer base before opening a retail location. For instance an entrepreneur making different cooking sauces might start out of her home, selling her products to coworkers, neighbors, parents and church members; then rent a space at a local farmer's market and eventually, open a retail store. This keeps costs low, whereas purchasing a franchise or an existing business requires a large amount of capital.
Liability And Taxes
As a small business begins to grow, it can take advantage of legal protections by incorporating or forming a limited liability company or limited liability partnership. This shields the owner's personal finances and assets from the small business' liability and debts. In a limited liability partnership, it also protects a member from the actions of other members so if malpractice is committed only the member committing the malpractice would be held liable. Moreover, a small business can take advantage of tax deductions by writing off qualified expenses, such as equipment purchases and meals as well as business loses.
Market Response
Contrary to large corporations, a small business can act quickly to changes in the market. For instance, as consumer trends move toward a particular product or specialized service, a small business owner can incorporate those offerings into his business quickly whereas a large corporation has to mount an extensive and costly advertising campaign to accomplish the same thing. As an example, if consumer trends begin to favor a certain type of product, like a specialty coffee, a small business owner operating a restaurant or coffee and tea retail store can simply begin to inventory it and local consumers will immediately become aware but a large corporation must devise and launch a national promotion.
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