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The Bible Wheel had been debunked by its author.
Read all about it: Debunking Myself:
What A Long Strange Trip It's Been
This article has been debunked by the author.
Read all about it: The Isaiah-Bible Coincidence Debunked
Spoke 21
Send Thy Light and Truth!
Psalm 43Book 43 (John)
O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me;
let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
Psalm 43:3
But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his
deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Book 43 (John 3:21)
The Shin KeyWord (Shelach, Send) is manifest with extreme clarity
in Book 43, the Gospel of John, as explained in the article
The Pool of Siloam.
Likewise, this KeyWord appears here in Psalm 43 in the exact verse that is connected to John's
Gospel with a very
simple, beautiful, and profound KeyLink. Searching the entire KJV for
all verses containing the set
(Light, Truth) [Verify] yields exactly two verses, both quoted above. We have the KeyLink:
Note that both the Chapter and Verse numbers of the passage from the Psalms correspond exactly
with the Book and Chapter numbers from the passage in John. This means we have
a first order projective KeyLink -
the highest degree of correlation possible between a two and a three dimensional object:
PBible(43, 3, 21) ==> PPsalms(43, 3)
Psalm 43 also reveals the fundamental meaning of the Number 43 and its
relation to the Holy Spirit. In verse 4 we read:
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp
will I praise thee, O God my God.
This verse is full of identities relating to God the Holy Spirit. I begin with the word (Geeli, My Joy)
which is formed from the root (Gheel, Joy) suffixed with the letter Yod, Hand) which signifies
personal possesion. The value of the root is identical to
the index of the Psalm in which it is found:
(Gheel, Joy) = 43
This root manifests in English through such words as gala, jolly, and joy. It ultimately relates to
the Number 3 and the letters Gimel and Lamed. It reveals the nature of the Holy Spirit, who is
my exceeding joy. This manifests with great clarity on Spoke 21
(cf. Psalm 21 where it also appears).
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you
faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our
Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Jude 25 (Spoke 21, Cycle 3)
The great work of God is seen in the tiny books, which despite their small size, still find extremely strong
links to other elements on the Wheel. Case in point: searching the entire Bible for the set
(exceeding, joy) [Verify] yields four verses. Further specifying the set to include the word
"unto" yields a KeyLink based on the set (exceeding, joy, unto) [Verify] which selects only
Psalm 43.4 and Jude 25. Note that both speak of the Joy that is found in the presence of God:
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When I perform a sort on a few columns in my table, the number of rows in my table reduces. I can't really figure out the reason for this to happen.
Hi Benjamin!
One of the reasons for this to happen is that some of the records in those columns may consist of FNFs (Field not Found). For example, if you sort a column numerically and few of your records in that column consists of string characters, those records in that column will result in FNFs when it tries to convert the values in the column into numerical values. Then sorting that column consisting of FNFs will exclude the rows with FNF. This is the reason you may have ended up with less number of rows after the sort.
If you want to still keep these records after the sort, you need to replace the FNFs with a value. You can refer to this topic to get more information on how to go about it: https://discourse.xcalar.com/t/how-do-i-convert-a-fnf-to-a-value/190 .
To learn more about working with a table containing FNF, you can refer to this section of the online documentation.
Let me know if this helps.
Actually, I would like the Sort not to do an implicit Filter as it can inadvertently remove the rows. This would not be a problem, normally, but I would not know if it has remove the rows. This implies that whenever I want to do a Sort, considering I am not aware about the nature of the data I am working with, I would need to introduce an extra step to convert any FNFs to some value.
Hi @tsmith & @bbailey,
Thanks for your feedback on this. FYI, in Xcalar Design 1.3.1, the sort operation no longer executes an implicit filter. FNFs are currently sorted to the top of your list when you use the advanced sort to sort a number of columns.
When you sort individual columns in ascending order, FNFs sort to the top; when you sort in descending order, FNFs sort to the bottom of your table.
Best wishes,Mark

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The Texas State University Trombone Choir recently performed at the Big 12 Trombone Conference held at Texas Tech University January 16-18. The Trombone Choir was the special featured ensemble of the convention and the only collegiate group to receive a standing ovation. The Trombone Choir also performed an outreach concert at Round Rock High School. The ensemble also performed on the CPC Noonday Concert Series on Thursday January 29 at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin. Watch highlights from their performance at the Big 12 Trombone Conference.
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Trombone prof wins Global Gold
Dr. Martin McCain was recently the recipient of two Global Music Awards. He received a Bronze medal for the CD Shades in the Album category and a Gold medal for Best Instrumentalist. He also received an $8000 Research Enhancement Program grant. On January 8, McCain was interviewed and performed on KUTX's John Aillee Show. He also was an adjudicator for the Big 12 Trombone Conference solo competitions and conducted the Texas State University Trombone Choir in a featured performance.
Choral clinician in Michigan
During the 10th Annual Michigan Music Conference, January 22-24, Dr. Joey M. Martin served as the conference headline clinician for the Michigan State Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) track. He provided five presentations during the conference, often to standing room only audiences. The conference culminated with a roundtable presentation called "The View" where presenters and headliners joined MSVMA Executive Director Virginia Kerwin for a question and answer forum with the conference attendees.
Trumpets invited to national competition
Texas State students Evan Fowler, Alex Szabo, Matt Valentine, Connor Towns, and Victor Figueroa were just informed that their quintet is one of the semifinalists in the prestigious National Trumpet Competition. Their group will be performing on March 19th in Harrisburg PA, with the finals scheduled on March 21st. Other ensembles invited include groups from Eastman, Curtis Institute, Arizona State, UMKC, and Indiana.
Jazzers in San Diego
TxState School of Music jazz faculty members Russell Haight, Russell Scanlon, and Hank Hehmsoth gave lecture presentations, performed with the Grammy nominated Austin based group Times Ten, and recruited at the International Jazz Educator's Convention JEN in San Diego, California.
Sax professor featured, nominated
Todd Oxford was a featured soloist for the annual Hawaii University International Conference on the Arts. He also presented a master class as part of an educational series including saxophonists Pete Christlieb and Jon Gordon sponsored by Hawaii Saxophone Foundation at the University of Hawaii.
Oxford was an adjudicator for Music Teacher's National Association Young Artist Competition at Sam Houston State University School of Music.
In other news, Oxford was also nominated for Texas Commission on the Arts Texas State Artist Award. Selections will be made by the Texas Legislature this spring.
Students compose new choral works
In the fall semester, student composers Kristian Rodriguez, Charles Wolf, David Gonzalez, Thomas Franki, Adrian Coburn, Elizabeth Massad and Nathan Mays collaborated with the Texas State Chorale and University Singers to create new choral pieces. Visiting professor Matthew Oltman led several sessions with the composers to discuss idiomatic writing for choir and to give feedback on their drafts. At the end of the semester, each piece was rehearsed and the composers had a chance to make small improvements in preparation for a recording session in the new Performing Arts Center. The whole workshop experience was planned by Oltman and new composition professor Michael Ippolito, with support from Director of Choral Activities Joey Martin.


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Summer Tobogganing in Abtenau: 1.980 m of Tobogganing Fun on the Karkogel
Speed down the slopes on small yellow scooters: summer fun for your holiday in Salzburg
Ride with the toboggan run! Have fun 🙂
Tobogganing in summer? Why not!? At Abtenau's summer toboggan run, you can speed down the track on the Karkogel mountain four days a week from May until October. Leave your car at the free car park at the valley station of the Karkogel cable car. The comfortable gondola will take you right up to the start of the toboggan track where aerodynamic yellow summer toboggans await brave riders!
Safety first: summer tobogganing on the Karkogel
Kids up to 6 years old and kids with disabilities can ride the summer toboggans with an adult. Kids 6 years and older who meet the height requirements for braking can ride alone with a child seat. Safety belts are a must for all riders, young and old! The scooter's centrifugal brake ensures that no rider will go too fast as the scooter automatically brakes when it reaches its maximum speed of 30 km/h.
Kurvenreicher Rodelspaß in Abtenau im Tennengau
After the staff of the Karkogel cable cars make sure all safety belts are fastened and have given the "all clear", you can start at a height of 1,133m above sea level and ride the 1,980-metre-long track into the valley. Fast turns, steep slants and speedy trips through tunnels and down straight stretches – who has time to enjoy the view? Before you know it, you'll be at the finish line! That means just one thing – get back into the cable car and head back up the Karkogel!


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a great holiday
Set off from our Middlewich base on the Trent & Mersey Canal for an adventure along the canals of the North West of England.
Stay aboard and cruise in style with Floating Holidays.
We operate a fleet of 6 narrowboats, all of which come complete with everything you will need for your holiday to comfortably and safely enjoy a break exploring the canals of the North of England.
Before each guests break the boat(s) are prepared with fresh linen, a welcome pack of tea and coffee and a few essentials, and all guests receive a full handover and tuition on how to operate their boat and navigate the canals with ease, including locks, swing bridges and a full overview of all the boats systems.
Pets are welcome aboard with well behaved owners, and we ensure you are set to go with bottles of gas, tank of diesel, fresh water topped up and a full boat inspection prior to your arrival.
Many of our guests have loved staying aboard with us and you can see their reviews and testimonials on the site also.
Please do take a look around the website, we have tried to include as much information here as possible and should you have any questions then please do get in touch with us either on the live chat, the contact us page or by telephone.
We look forward to hopefully welcoming you aboard soon.
Paul and Sam
Floating Holidays.
*Please note that we are relocating mid-spring 2020 to a larger site with better facilities for our customers in Middlewich, we therefore anticipate from June 1st our boats starting and returning to this new location. For more info click here. For information on Middlewich Wharf visit their site here.
What People are Saying
"Cosy narrowboat" We had a weekend on the Gemini III on a cold January weekend but still had a wonderful time! The... read moreing-ping1/31/2018
"Highly Recommended, the perfect canal boat company!!" This trip surpassed our expectations. It was the small touches that made it extra nice, the dog biscuits and dog... read moreHayleyHor...8/12/2018
"Cosy relaxing short break on Gemini III" Had a great short break on Gemini III (Mon-Fri). Paul was friendly and handover was quick and efficient. We cruised... read morefiona b3/13/2019
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We have just come home from a lovely canal boat holiday booked with Floating Holidays. Paul couldn't have been... read moreSue Hay5/04/2019
This is our 2nd holiday with them. 2017 on Gemini III their 4 berth. 2018 on Rakiraki the 10 Berth.... read moreAlison Darby8/21/2018
I've used the floating holidays for the last couple of years & had a fantastic time every time . Boats... read moredanny booth9/29/2019
Enjoyed our break away last year so much we have re-booked - can't wait.Cathy Smith5/09/2018
"We did this trip about 10 years ago 2009" This was a hoot. My wife and I rented one of the Narrow Boats. It was 40' long and just... read moreFred Q5/25/2019
Booking the boat was made straightforward and easy, the boat itself was really nice and Paul was laid back and... read moreGemma9/09/2019
I had a wonderful stay on Paul's narrow boat. It's a perfect, leisurely and relaxing way to spend a holiday... read moreJason9/20/2017
"Pet friendly, Good holiday" Paul was very helpful, although the Weather was not so good we will be prepared for rain next time! Boat... read moreMAI8637/09/2019
"A very sucessful week on Lady Sophia" We hired the Lady Sophia for a week because we are thinking of buying a narrowboat and wanted to see... read moreC8750ALmi...2/22/2020
Paul's narrow boat did everything it was supposed to do despite us being complete novices! Had a wonderful time chugging... read morePeter9/07/2018
A great boat for our two families, lots of fun for all -swing bridges, narrow turns and lovely country pubs.... read moreRachel1/02/2020
"Great experience" Picked up the narrow boat at Poynton and motored through to Whaley Bridge on our 5 day rental. Bed was... read morePat G7/07/2019
"Lovely boat in wonderful scenery" Gerat tuition with a personal touch. Though at 69 feet not a short boat, it was easy to handle, a... read moreAndreas R7/11/2019
If you are a first timer on the canal then this is the ideal holiday for you. My wife... read moreste michaels5/29/2019
Absolutely beautiful stretch of canal from Poynton to Whalley Bridge. Would definitely do it again. Although I was with a... read moreJill Jenkins9/26/2019
We decided to rent Paul's floating home for the Easter weekend and we were not disappointed. As both of us... read morePeter4/02/2018
"Brilliant Weekend by John Ford" Management brilliant. Nine adults had a great weekend on the canal as first time explorers. Boat clean and superb. Would... read moreJohnF25745/12/2019
"Really good fun" Neither of us had operated a large boat before. Paul was very helpful and made sure we were confident before... read moresimes3031/07/2019
"Lady Sophia" This was our first experience of a narrow boat and so we only had a vague idea of what to... read moreianrC2760...7/08/2019
Having fab short break on Gemini III - lovely n interesting trip up to Bugsworth Basin.Vicki Jones4/10/2019
We spent 4 days on one of Floating Holidays' boats in end May 2019. I recommend them very highly: they... read moreHugh Everett6/06/2019
Paul excellent on the getting started , best sleep in the beds they are so comfy ,no noise but the... read moreSam Gordon8/29/2019
We had a lovely time on the boat and was pleased to say that we managed to do a couple... read moreAdri10/25/2017
I spent the weekend on the boat for my mates stag do. We had Paul driving the boat for us... read moreMatthew Smith8/29/2019
The boat was clean and the beds were really comfy. Thoroughly enjoyed our family of 4 trip over 7 days.... read moreTina Begley9/29/2019
Very nice People. No Problems. Wonderful holidays. Greetings from Austria. We will come again. ThomasThomas Schwed6/29/2019
Lovely boat, just the right size and with everything you need! We went in January but was warm and... read moreIngrid Ashton2/02/2018
"Brilliant weekend on Lady Sophia" We spent a weekend on Lady Sophia at the end of April 2019, for the wife's birthday. Couldn't be happier... read more115steven7/07/2019
The boat was as advertised and Paul was a great host. We had a great time with lovely weather and... read moreLucy6/24/2019
"Tranquil break" Had lovely experience boat lovely bed sooo comfortable Paul was a great host, narrowboat dog friendly ,had no issues but... read morekdew3368/23/2019
Boat was clean and well equipped ready for use, easy to use and we had a really relaxed week sailing... read morePatrick Casken9/29/2019
Great weekend. A lot easier than you'd imagine. Beautiful scenery.. everyone is friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.Joseph Grundy5/29/2019
"Great pet friendly narrowboat hire, lovely week :-)" The owner Paul was an excellent host, answering any queries before the booking and was very flexible in his approach... read moreClaratayS...3/05/2018
"Relaxing weekend." We booked this boat at very short notice due to cancellation of our booked holiday and we had a lovely... read moreSiouxT578/27/2019
This was a most enjoyable time aboard the Gemini III, made possible by Paul's efficient and personal handling of our... read moreSandy5/02/2018
"Gemini weekend." Wonderful weekend had on Gemini. Paul was fab and gave full instructions and demonstration for handling the boat. Luckily we... read moreDanielle2...2/18/2019
How to handle a boat
We give all customers a full handover when they arrive, the short video below from The Canal and River Trust shows the basics of boat handling and is well worth a watch prior to your arrival. You can also download the boaters handbook below
Our Team
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Mistakes lead to baker's elimination
ONLY two Queenslanders remain in MasterChef after Filippo Silvestro was eliminated tonight.
The father of two from Brisbane lost tonight's Quiche Lorraine elimination challenge against Emma O'Shaughnessy and Wade Drummond.
"I made a couple of silly mistakes and this is not the type of competition where you can make mistakes," he said.
"You're only as good as the last dish you cooked."
Silvestro landed in the bottom three after his heavy chocolate pudding and flavourless ice cream failed to impress the judges in Sunday's mystery box challenge.
"I got my ratios wrong," he said.
"I was pretty disappointed in myself for that."
Known for his passion for Italian food and baking fresh bread for his fellow contestants in the MasterChef house, Silvestro will be sorely missed.
"It was a way for me to relax," he said.
"I did train Wade and Emma while I was in the house.
"They promised me they would keep baking."
Front runner Mindy Woods and dessert queen Julia Taylor are now the only contestants in the Top 16 flying the flag for the Sunshine State.
Silvestro backed Taylor as one of his favourites to win the competition.
"I think Julia is a very good cook," he said.
The financial planner remains focused on his home state. He plans to open a Far North Queensland chapter of the Slow Food Movement.
"I lived in Cairns for 11 years… and I really want to help the region out," he said.
"They've done it pretty tough with the cyclone and high dollar and slow tourism. I want to give something back.
"I love the stuff up there. I could go on and on about the chocolate, the vanilla, the bamboo, the beautiful meat, the dairy products, the cheese, the tropical fruits, the pepper, the coffee - it's great."
MasterChef airs Sundays at 7.30pm and week days at 7pm on Ten.


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The islamophobic wave is increasing.
CCIF has been refered a case by Hajar, a young lady victim of a strong-arm identity checking by national police in Trappes (Yvelines). During this identity checking, her husband has been abused and put into custody because he dared to protest against the violent and provocative behaviour of the police agents.
Here is her story:
I am refering to you because I suffered from a police abuse. They wanted to control me because I wear the full-veil. As usual, I complied to this identity checking. I was about to lift my veil when I saw police agents violently pushing my mother.
I told the other agents to take a look of what their colleagues were doing, that it was unacceptable, that they shouldn't touch my mother who had nothing to do with this control. One of the agents got suddently very angry against my husband just because he said (concerning my mum): " Don't touch her! Why do you touch her knowing she has nothing to do with this control?"
The policeman then replied to my husband, in a very aggressiv and scornful way:"What are you gonna do?" I intervened between them in order to prevent things from becoming ugly.
Once the policeman was done with my mother, he came to me and made big gestures in front of my face while speeking very rudely. Threatened, I asked him to be quiet.
Then he grabbed me by the head of my veil and dragged me with a dreadful strengh to press me on the hood of the car, while yelling: "You're talking to me?? You're talking to me??"
I turned and I saw my husband hold on the ground by two policemen who were putting him the handcuffs.
Once in the police car, they yelled at us like we were animals. They threatened my husband: "What are you gonna do now, uh! Bastard!" with their clenched fists, molesting him in the car.
Once we arrived at the police station, people called me " a ghost" (because of the full-veil), I kept asking God for help against this violence.
As a result of these acts, the victim's husband has been put into custody and will be heard by a judge this Saturday.
People who went to the police station, like the Imam of the local mosque who tried to appease the situation, have been unceremoniously expelled from the station. A young man seemed to have been injured by a flashball shoot.
We ask the police forces to fulfill their mission to protect the population, without intimidation or provocation.
We also challenge the Minister of Interior Manuel Valls, who expressed two days ago his "affection" to the Muslim community, but who is still incapable to put a stop to this islamophobic wave that has hitten France for many months now. Not a week without another victim of islamophobia!
We also launch a call for witness: If you witnessed violent scenes or if you have any information (videos, statements…) that would highlight the responsibility in this case, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com. It is very important that perpetretors do not go unpunished and that the victim does not, once again, turn into the culprit.


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Shelton company partners with Spirit Airlines on business surveys
A Shelton-based survey research firm has formed a partnership with Spirit Airlines, allowing members of the airline's Free Spirit loyalty program to join a new business research panel from SSI, Miles for Thoughts.
As Miles for Thoughts panel members, the passengers will earn Free Spirit miles for sharing their opinions.
The Miles for Thoughts program is part of SSI's B2B inSSItes business sample, in which information is ascertained from members of loyalty programs in the travel, leisure and media sectors, along with profiled respondents from SSI's own proprietary panels.
The Free Spirit members will share their opinions to influence products and services from companies around the world, and get rewarded for their time with Free Spirit miles.
Adds younger business professionals
"The new partnership is exciting for us in that it greatly increases our business sample capacity, especially among younger business professionals," said Bob Fawson, SSI chief access, supply and engagement officer.
"Miles for Thoughts adds another unique dimension to the Free Spirit program, and we look forward to enhancing our member engagement and growing the size of the Miles for Thoughts panel," said Bobby Schroeter, vice president of consumer marketing at Spirit Airlines.
About SSI and Spirit Airlines
SSI is a global provider of sampling, data collection and data analytic solutions for survey research, reaching respondents in 86 countries via Internet, telephone, mobile/wireless and mixed-access offerings. Learn more at www.surveysampling.com.
Spirit Airlines operates more than 250 flights daily to over 50 destinations within the United States, Latin America and Caribbean.


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pL-Store 9.0
User Interface for a white label logistics management system
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Modular interface system
Digitalize any physical workflow with our modular system
Based on the real physical workflows in companies we created different modules which can easily be configured and combined. The result is a completely flexible system that covers any situation like a charm – even the edgy ones.
Adaptive user experience
Guided workflows for users of all experience levels
Not knowing the experience level of our users was one of the bigger challenges in creating this professional application. Our solution is a guided proccess to help the beginners which can easily be skipped by senior workers.
Layout system
Create new workflows on the fly with our flexible layout system
Through our well tested UI environment based on a meta grid module system the user is able to create endless layout combinations to fit any use case.
Responsive behavior
Optimized for all devices including special logistics hardware
The interface is fluently responsive to all resolutions. Even special logistic devices like the Zebra MC3300 are covered within the responsiveness for a comprehensive experience.
Interaction hierarchy
Constistent and clear interaction hierarchy
A constistant interaction hierachy through all interactive elements leads to a clear and focused user flow – always giving a clear indication where attention is required the most.
Universal icon set reduces language barriers
The use of icons creates a universally understandable interface and reduces the time new user require to orientate within the application. This means shorter learning periods and more efficient workflows.
Full documentation of all modules and styles in an interactive component library
Developers can easily choose from a variety of components also giving access to extensive code examples for all framework types and features. The library is directly synched to the production software, so iupdates happen on the fly when components are changed or added.


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Flat Weave Bracelet – Natural. A Local favorite, Solid hand-woven bracelet (Natural color) with an authentic Hawaiian Puka Shell clasp. Popular with the surfers. Wear it alone or stacked with one of our Gemstone Bracelets. This beach-inspired jewelry is unique, stunning and strong. All Ocean Tuff Jewelry is woven by hand using durable waxed fiber that is water-friendly and weather-resistant. Guaranteed Quality for surfing/sporting, outdoor activity and beach fun.
To ensure a proper fit, we strongly recommend measuring your actual wrist and ordering a size that will fit as snug as possible, as some stretching/settling (up to 1/4″) will occur.
Small fits up to: 6.5″ wrist, Medium fits up to 7″ wrist, Large fits up to 7.5″ wrist, Extra Large fits up to 8″ wrist.
* Please contact us using the product inquiry tab for wrist sizes larger than 8″.
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Head coach Will Muschamp has received a one-year extension from the Florida Gators and is now under contract with the school through 2016.
Sporting News's Matt Hayes, who first reported the move Friday afternoon, said Muschamp's one-year extension does not come with an increase in salary and that his original five-year, $13.75 million contract is now a six-year deal worth $16.5 million.
"Coach Muschamp's original contract was for five years with an option year," Florida spokesperson Steve McClain said in a statement after the report was released. "The [University Athletic Association] exercised that option year in January and he now has five years remaining on his current contract."
In his first year at the helm of the Gators' program, Muschamp led Florida to a 7-6 record, capping off a .500 regular season with a 24-17 victory over Ohio State in the 2012 Gator Bowl on Jan. 2.
He recently corralled the No. 3 recruiting class in the country, according to Rivals.com, and already has 10 high school football player committed to the Gators for 2013.
Muschamp's first year with Florida was not without plenty of ups and downs. The Gators' transition to a pro-style offense was a rocky one. However, UF's defense was ranked No. 8 nationally at season's end and showed plenty of promise heading into 2012.
He made a splash before the season began by hiring Charlie Weis to run Florida's offense, but the unit did not produce as many expected and Weis ended up leaving to take the head coaching job at Kansas. Muschamp rebounded by hiring Boise State offensive coordinator Brent Pease, a highly-regarded coach who was also coveted by Alabama head coach Nick Saban, in January.
The Gators also lost director of strength and conditioning Mickey Marotti when former Florida head coach Urban Meyer took the Ohio State job, but Muschamp rebounded again and secured the services of Jeff Dillman, the (now former) head of physical conditioning for the IMG Performance Institute.
Muschamp's first 13 months have also been punctuated with 10 player arrests including eight for either underage drinking or marijuana possession, one for driving with a suspended license and restating arrest, and one for misdemeanor domestic assault. Three of the nine players arrested are no longer with the Gators' football program.
Details of Muschamp's contract as released on May 5, 2011.
Photo Credit: Erica Brough/Gainesville Sun
Something worth noting when the arrests are mentioned: 9 of the 10 arrests that have occurred since Coach took over from Meyer were of players recruited and brought in by Meyer himself. Our current Head Coach has made honor, self-discipline, motivation and personal responsibility cornerstones to the kind of players he wants at UF, guys who "do things The Florida Way", as he puts it–and every bit as important as their particular athletic skills. Unlike Meyer, who TALKED a lot about such things (and failed to demonstrate them, either in the standards he held for his players, or, ultimately, in himself), Will Muschamp has applied this philosophy in a strict and practical fashion, even when it has meant cutting ties with once-promising players (in one case his first season with the most talented player on our team, Janoris Jenkins). Difficult as it may be for everyone involved, hard as it may be for short-term success, in the long run this is one more part of why this team is headed in the right direction, and picking up speed as it goes.
Well put Dru.
Players will be arrested every year, no matter how strict a head coach is…..who cares….college kids do stoopid shite….they learn to change through dealing with the consequences of their actions…fine with me. Now, what the hell is foley doing extending this man`s contract when he has yet to show any sign of greatness…..don`t forget, our d- would havde been solid this year with or without muschamp comming in. None of it matters if muschamp can`t find the will to win in big time games, coaching a big time school. I`m giving him 4 regular season games to start his second season before I cry bloody murder on our program!
Dumbest comment I've seen here in a long time. The "will to win?" Signs of greatness??? Calling out Foley? Bloody murder? Seriously dude, are you a troll?
Interesting statement, Dru. I couldn't help but wonder if Muschamp leaves, or is fired, in the next few years, how many will blast him for his complete lack of self control on the sidelines? People will only really care if his "Florida way" translates to wins on the field. As long as it does, we'll call him "fiery" and "passionate.". Otherwises, he is still very obscene and vulgar with his profanity laced tantrums on the sidelines. Unfortunately, he promotes an anger and blame game directed at officials and looks like a two year old child instead o practicing this so-called discipline of the "Florida way."
Hopefully, both he and the team mature and we have a long term coach with success.
Looks like a voting of confidence showing that the administration is going to give coach time to get his system in place.
This is SOP for Foley. He keeps all of his head coaches on 5 year contracts so rival coaches can not tell recruits that the coach won
Sorry hit the publlish button by mistake. Foley keeps his head coaches on 5 year contracts so rivals can't tell recruits that the head coach won't be there for their senior year


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High-end Afghan produce featured at Dubai food exhibition
Organic pomegranates, apples, saffron, melons, dried fruit, and nuts produced by more than 20 Afghan companies were on display on Sunday in Dubai, as the Middle East's biggest annual food exhibition opened its doors.
The Gulfood exhibition, which runs from Feb. 23 through 27, showcases businesses and products in the food, drink, food services and hospitality industries. Gulfood was founded 27 years ago and attracted 4,000 companies and more than 77,000 attendees in 2013.
Afghan agri-businesses supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have participated in Gulfood since 2011. Afghan growers and food manufacturers have struck deals worth millions of dollars at the Dubai exhibition, resulting in new markets for Afghan products in Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
"Gulfood was an excellent experience last year," Kamila Sediqi said. Sediqi, an Afghan businesswoman, second-year attendee and fruit and nuts exporter, said, "I got a lot of contracts last year, and I am hoping to get even more this year. There is a lot of interest in Afghan produce."
Afghanistan hopes to capture additional market share for high-end produce. Afghan saffron won first prize in the 2012 International Saffron Exhibition in France. International traders said the profit potential in Afghan-produced apples, pomegranates, dried fruits and juices is substantial.
"There is a huge market in the Indian sub-continent, Southeast Asia, and the United Arab Emirates for Afghan produce," an Indian buyer, Abhey Misra,said. "Afghanistan has improved quality and packaging. It has a good reputation and is known as 100 percent organic."
Agriculture is the backbone of Afghanistan's economy. Nearly 70 percent of Afghans are dependent on farming, livestock or both, and agriculture makes up 25 percent of the country's gross domestic product.
The Afghanistan Pavilion is located at stand S-F43 in the Trade Center Arena of the Dubai World Trade Center.
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Justimagine Productions is the brainchild of Justin Green *.
His idea was to create a small construction company that could "budget-wise" tackle big ideas, with the best team of Set Builders, Prop Makers, Costumiers and Scenic Artists he could find. His aim, to be resourceful and innovative, combining new techniques and savvy use of materials, with a quality outcome.
To build a company that would allow designers to push what they could achieve within a limited budget. At Justimagine we look at construction as an art form.
We specialize in creating economically, but spectacularly for companies such as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras or the Helpmann Awards ; complex sets for Company B, whilst taking on the challenge of making smaller projects like Monkey Baa or a mayoral Christmas party look a million dollars.
*Justin has worked in Australian theatre since 1988, building his first set when he was 17. Since then he has been captured by the "theatre bug". In 1996 he graduated with a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (BDA) from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and has subsequently worked as a Carpenter and Prop Maker with Griffin Theatre Company, Playbox and Sydney Theatre Company before becoming Construction Manager of Company B Belvoir Street in 2002 then Construction Manager and Design Supervisor of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2005.
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People want to join the winning team. It is human nature to want to be on the side of success.
People also want to feel they are truly part of that team — to share in the highs and lows, to score against the opposition, and to overcome personal challenges to get there.
In business, as in sport, creating a winning team involves talent, hard work, strategy, and leadership. Each individual brings their own gifts and motivations to the group, but the magic happens when everyone is working toward the same goal, tackling the same problems, and sharing the same vision of success. For this reason, it is vital to have a strong vision of where your business is headed.
In order for teams to connect with this vision, you must break it down into individual elements and share those components with everyone across the organization. Communicating a growth strategy is the vital first step to implementing it.
And yet, a recent survey from Kimble Applications found that while three-quarters of American workers care a great deal about the overall business performance of their employer, only a minority (23 percent) say that they have full insight into how their organizations are actually doing. Most employees don't know the revenue, forecast, or headcount at their organizations, and almost half don't trust the little information they do have. Two-thirds don't believe they have a major impact on business performance.
As a serial entrepreneur, I found those results surprising. In today's world of digital disruption, fast-moving and dynamic companies with highly-committed and autonomous workers have huge competitive advantages over organizations that keep their employees in the dark.
To help your organization gain that very advantage, follow these three steps to communicate growth strategies with team members:
1. Share the Vision
It is important to convey to all employees what success looks like. At a previous company I founded, instead of looking at the year's numbers and extrapolating a percentage increase going forward, we did a session with the whole company in which we used the analogy of a time machine. We asked what the company would look like in terms of numbers and revenue in the future, and then we considered what the impact on management structure and culture would be if we imagined that scenario. Then, we worked backward to understand what the evolution path was and what would have to have been achieved to reach the imagined point.
This exercise both informed and communicated what we needed to do immediately if the organization was to have any chance of meeting the long-term target. It was a powerful way to help everyone in the business understand why change had to happen and how their role fit into the shared vision of success.
2. Break the Vision Down
Once the whole team has a shared vision of success, break that vision down numerically, giving each department a target. What does every department need to do to make the vision into reality?
Concentrate the effort on measuring what matters. Don't get bogged down in administrative and data-gathering tasks that don't seem productive, as doing so may cause employees to disconnect from the business's overarching progress. If employees don't see the point of a task, they will not put much effort into it. If the data gathered is of poor quality, it won't be easy to interpret or use.
Focus instead on key metrics that clearly connect each department to the overall vision. Make sure these metrics are regularly tracked, up to date, and accurate.
3. Keep Everyone in the Loop
The practice of sharing information constructively ensures employees feel trusted and valued. Where people have insight into the goals and performance of the organization, they will be able to contribute more effectively.
Every department should present at regular meetings about their strategies, challenges, and results, and this information should be readily accessible to all employees.
Be positive and focused during these meetings. Simply telling everybody in the organization that they are falling behind on their targets is not going to create a motivated team. When failures happen, the emphasis should be on uncovering the causes and identifying ways to move forward. Your organization's culture should encourage everyone to learn from the most expert and successful team members — and it should ensure that everyone has the support they need to perform at the highest level.
Doing these three things is the basis for creating a cohesive team. When all employees throughout the company share in the vision of success, then they are able to contribute at the tops of their games.
Mark Robinson is the cofounder and CMO of Kimble.


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When spring rolls around every year, we can't help but want a fresh start. For some, that means spring cleaning. For others, that means a new haircut. In the marketing world, we see an increase in website and logo refreshes. But just like a new haircut, you need to do a little research before taking that leap.
Unfortunately for you, there aren't any quizzes you can take to figure out your logo like you can find out the best haircut for your face shape. However, our team has been doing this long enough to have collected some tips along the way that can help you navigate through the logo creation process.
Think of your favorite brands. Now think about their logos. How easy were they to visualize? You encounter so many brands each day and with each brand comes a logo. What makes certain brands stand out? Why are some logos more memorable than others?
Now, think about the logo for your own brand. Whether it's already in the market or your brainstorming for a launch, the logo is an important piece of marketing collateral. There are plenty of brands who haven't created the best imagery to support their business and we don't want that from you. We talked to our designers to find out the logo do's and don'ts for you to consider!
The Do's
Research Your Audience
Before doing any branding for your business, you need to know who you're selling to and what will resonate best with that audience. Your logo is something that will stick with them as they move through the funnel from prospect to client. You don't want to turn away a potential customer because of your iconography so before you put in any time or money, make sure you find out what type of imagery they like.
Keep It Simple
One of the worst things that can happen during the design process is that by adding elements, you lose the overall messaging. You want a clean, fresh design that's easy to recognize and even easier to read. Remember when I asked you to think of your favorite brands? What made their logos stick out in your mind? Boil it down to the elements you liked and use that to form your own branding.
Create your Logo as Vector Artwork
You can get your logo printed on anything nowadays. From a pen to a billboard, you're going to need to have the ability to shrink or stretch the art to fit your needs. But the last thing you want to do is lose resolution. You want to be remembered but you don't want to be recognized as the company with the pixelated logo.
Establish Guidelines for Logo Use
The reason you remember your favorite brands is because they've been able to put their logos and iconography in front of you across various mediums. You recognize them because they adhere to specific guidelines. No matter the size of your business, consistency is key when it comes to spreading your messaging and that starts with your logo.
Shoot for a Timeless Design
I know I started off this post by acknowledging that springtime is the time for website and branding refreshes, so I want to explain before you call me out for contradicting myself. Refreshes and redesigns are two different things. Some branding needs to be modernized in order to sustain itself in the modern world. Think of the Starbucks Mermaid. We're shooting for recognition when we create branding for a company and by using timeless colors, fonts, and elements, you do just that for a longer period of time.
The Don'ts
Use Clip Art
Spend the time and money to create a custom design. While clip art may seem like a quick fix if you don't have the skills or resources, it can't be trademarked. You want to be able to trademark your logo to protect the brand and your business so stay away from using any prepackaged imagery.
Rely on Effects or Trends
I already stated in the DO section, your logo should be timeless so you should avoid any effects or trends that could date the design. Word Art effects might've been great for your yard sale signage back in the day, but you don't want to drum up that nostalgia when potential clients encounter your branding. Staying away from trends will save you money in the long run because you don't have to spend time or funds to update or modernize your branding.
Use Too Many Fonts
It's easy to get carried away when it comes to choosing a font because there are so many. But it's important to remember that less is more when it comes to fonts. Make sure the fonts you do choose coordinate with each other to spread your messaging appropriately.
Imitate Other Brands
While imitation might be the finest form of flattery, it has not place in branding. You don't want to imitate other brands because it'll confuse your potential audience. The last thing you want your customers to think about when they're considering your company is another company. A successfully designed logo is meant to recall the company when someone sees it so don't hurt your brand by being too similar to another.
Use Unnecessary Words or Elements
No one likes to be in a crowded room. When you add too many words and style elements you logo becomes that crowded room. They become harder to read or decipher and that's obviously the opposite of what you want to achieve with your branding. Give each word and element the attention they deserve by designing a layout that allows each to stand out.
Now you're ready to start brainstorming for your company's branding. Once you have a logo in place, it's also smart to work out the other brand guidelines your company should follow. This will help promote that recognition I've been trying to drive home.
As always, if you have questions, feel free to drop us a comment! We're happy to help bring your brand to life. And every brand starts with a killer logo!


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The last couple of weeks everything has been about Apple. First iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, the Apple Watch and Apple Pay. Then more about Apple Pay, new Smartwatch forecasts, upgrades to iOS8 and then iOS8 issues. We also found some fantastic examples of mobile checkouts courtesy of eConsultancy. But lets start with Apple Pay.
Apple Pay not all that great…
Most journalists and bloggers have been hailing Apple as the saviour of all mobile payments and forecasting that they will grow it into a big new revenue source for Apple and the industry as a whole. We are not so sure that NFC payments is a big deal in the short term. The big shift already started to happen with mobile payments for Uber, Airbnb, Amazon, eBay, Barclay Pingit money transfers, etc. This is just about tying your existing credit cards to apps where you pay for services. PYMNTS.com has a great piece about the reality of Apple Pay here.
So should retailers implement Apple Pay in the coming year for your mobile payments? Probably yes, but wait and see the consumer adoption first.
iOS8 update causing you problems?
With 4000 new APIs and features iOS8 is Apple's biggest iPhone release so far with lots of new exciting functionality for developers and users. However, this also causes problems as it means that old apps doesn't necessarily work on iOS8 until they've been upgraded, apps crash more frequently and significant empty storage is required to do the upgrade over the air. Upgrading old apps can take weeks of development work if a lot of proprietary graphics have been used and therefore most apps available on the appstore will probably never be upgraded. Finally the iOS8.01 upgrade caused some iPhone 6 devices to block access to the network.
Despite all of these issues and challenges we are confident that iOS8 and iPhone 6 teething problems will quickly get resolved and that the combination will be a huge success. For more about upgrading apps to iOS8 read our blog.
Best Mobile Commerce Checkouts
Last week we wrote about the challenges of mobile commerce conversion rates. eConsultancy has done a fantastic review of mobile commerce checkout examples that will help you achieve conversion rates on par with desktop. Read more here.
Smartwatches for 30 USD?
According to research by Gartner we might see Android smartwatches to retail at $30 in 2015. Maybe a little bit optimistic considering that current prices are around $250-350 but if it happens it will definitely be interesting for consumers and brands. Find the research here.
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Scanners that see through clothing installed in US airports
NEW YORK - Security scanners which can see through passengers' clothing and reveal details of their body underneath are being installed in 10 US airports, the US Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
NEW YORK – Security scanners which can see through passengers' clothing and reveal details of their body underneath are being installed in 10 US airports, the US Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
A random selection of travellers getting ready to board airplanes in Washington, New York's Kennedy, Los Angeles and other key hubs will be shut in the glass booths while a three-dimensional image is made of their body beneath their clothes.
The booths close around the passenger and emit "millimeter waves" that go through cloth to identify metal, plastics, ceramics, chemical materials and explosives, according to the TSA.
While it allows the security screeners — looking at the images in a separate room — to clearly see the passenger's sexual organs as well as other details of their bodies, the passenger's face is blurred, TSA said in a statement on its website.
The scan only takes seconds and is to replace the physical pat-downs of people that is currently widespread in airports.
TSA began introducing the body scanners in airports in April, first in the Phoenix, Arizona terminal.
The installation is picking up this month, with machines in place or planned for airports in Washington (Reagan National and Baltimore-Washington International), Dallas, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Miami and Detroit.
But the new machines have provoked worries among passengers and rights activists.
"People have no idea how graphic the images are," Barry Steinhardt, director of the technology and liberty program at the American Civil Liberties Union, told AFP.
The ACLU said in a statement that passengers expecting privacy underneath their clothing "should not be required to display highly personal details of their bodies such as evidence of mastectomies, colostomy appliances, penile implants, catheter tubes and the size of their breasts or genitals as a pre-requisite to boarding a plane."
Besides masking their faces, the TSA says on its website, the images made "will not be printed stored or transmitted."
"Once the transportation security officer has viewed the image and resolved anomalies, the image is erased from the screen permanently. The officer is unable to print, export, store or transmit the image."
Lara Uselding, a TSA spokeswoman, added that passengers are not obliged to accept the new machines.
"The passengers can choose between the body imaging and the pat-down," she told AFP.
TSA foresees 30 of the machines installed across the country by the end of 2008. In Europe, Amsterdam's Schipol airport is already using the scanners.


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Veres: Why the AUM Fee Is Toast
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At a recent NAPFA conference, I asked everyone in the audience to raise their hands if they were charging their clients based on assets under management. Virtually every hand went up.
Then I asked how many of them were considering a switch to retainers or other fixed compensation at some point in the next couple of years. Once again, virtually every hand went up.
Does that look like a trend to you?
Over the past year, in my newsletter and elsewhere, I've tried to answer a lot of nontrivial questions about shifting fees. For instance: If you stop basing your compensation on AUM, how would you do the potentially complicated work of setting appropriate fees for each individual client? How would you get every advisor in your office on the same page and charge appropriately for each client? How would you explain the new fee structure to prospects and clients? AUM contains a built-in escalator clause which grows your compensation as clients add more assets to their portfolios and the markets rise. How would you raise your fees if you switched to a different model? Would a retainer model cause you to experience higher client turnover?
These questions often get phrased in the form of objections. And with all of them, I think it's important to consider some of the reasons why so many advisors are now, for the first time, planning to make this complicated transition.
I'm going to list them from least to most urgent.
Getting paid based on assets leads people to misunderstand where the great majority of your value lies.
Advisors now are like the savings and loan associations back in the last century. Whenever you opened up a checking account at an S&L, they would give you, as a bonus, a nice toaster. Today, clients sign up to let an advisor manage their assets, and the advisor gives them, as a bonus, full-service financial planning analysis and recommendations.
The problem with this arrangement was wonderfully illustrated by an advisor who recently told me what happened when he explained his AUM fee structure to a wealthy prospect. The prospect listened carefully, and then said, "Now let me get this straight: If I let you manage my $6 million portfolio, you'll charge a percentage of the assets and also provide financial planning services?"
The advisor, pleased at his client's ready grasp of the concept, answered: "Yes, that's right."
Then the prospect asked: "What if I give you just $5 million? Would you still give me financial planning advice?"
The advisor, less pleased, again answered in the affirmative.
"Suppose I give you just $1 million?" the prospect persisted.
"At that point in the conversation," the advisor told me later, "I began sweating. Nobody had ever asked me that before."
There are also some blatant inequalities built into the AUM model.
As an exercise, try tracking your time and internal expenses for each client — taking into account your hourly rate, the hourly rate of your staff, the cost of your support staff and your office expenses amortized over the client base.
Many advisory firms, when they run the numbers, are shocked to discover that 80% of their clients are unprofitable: Their total fees come to less than the internal costs of serving these clients.
At the other end of the spectrum, a few wealthy-but-undemanding clients are subsidizing the services provided to the rest.
Is that fair? Is that a good business practice for a service firm? Shouldn't every client be at least marginally profitable?
Charging based on assets introduces extra conflicts of interest.
Roy Diliberto, of RTD Financial Advisors in Philadelphia, offers a thought experiment to clients to help them understand why he only charges retainer fees. Suppose they want him to evaluate a $500,000 investment opportunity. He can either say yes, go for it, or no, it's not a good opportunity — right?
If he says no, and he's paid based on assets under management, wouldn't a client wonder if he was simply protecting $5,000 a year in revenue? And if he says yes, it just cost him $5,000 in revenue to give good advice.
Does that make any sense? Is that a position you want to be in?
The AUM model creates a dangerous countercyclical mismatch between revenues and workload at your firm. In most other businesses, if you run into a downturn, your firm will consequently have less business to do. You weather the storm by laying off workers or cutting capacity.
But just try that if you're a financial planner. When the markets drop, your phone rings. The harder and faster the plunge, the more needy your clients become — and, at the same time, if you're paid a percentage of assets, the fewer revenues you have to work with.
Right when your revenues are going down, your internal costs are going through the roof. Who else, in our economic landscape, faces such a dangerous mismatch? Shouldn't you be insulated from that?
The AUM model makes it difficult to work with a huge blue ocean of potential clients, many of them younger, who have plenty of income and are well able to pay your advisory fees. But since they don't have $500,000 to manage (or $1 million, or whatever your minimum is), you can't fit them into your revenue model. You have to turn them away.
If you were, instead, compensated by retainers, those would be potentially great clients — and there are virtually limitless numbers of them who could pay a quarterly retainer or hourly fee to get the same advice you would give to wealthy prospects.
The reason with the most urgency is that the online advice platforms (the robo advisors) are telling the world that they charge 15 to 25 basis points to manage assets, while greedy advisors like you charge 100.
You know the fallacy in this claim: Only about 15 to 25 basis points worth of your value (if that) can be attributed to your asset management work. The rest of your AUM fees pay for financial planning services — aka the toaster.
But until your compensation model reflects this division of value, your clients and prospects are going to find the robo argument stubbornly persuasive. They're going to think that your value, like the online platforms, is in your AUM work. And who can blame them? This argument may not have much effect on your current clients, but how many prospects will look at your fee structure and assume you're nothing but a greed-head?
These arguments may not be enough to convince you to make a complicated shift from a proven revenue model that you believe is working just fine. But I can tell you — from hallway conversations at industry meetings, and the occasional (and startling) show of hands — that many of your peers are tired of giving away something far more valuable than a toaster just so clients will sign up for an asset management service that's pretty easy to get anywhere.
These advisors are starting to think there are some pretty good reasons to switch. As soon as the profession realizes that the "how" is not nearly as complicated as it appears from the outside, the "why" is going to win, and the AUM revenue model will be toast.
Bob Veres, a Financial Planning columnist in San Diego, is publisher of Inside Information, an information service for financial advisors. Follow him on Twitter at @BobVeres.
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Office Depot Announces Merger With OfficeMax, Then Takes It Back
Office Depot announced on its website Wednesday that it had agreed to buy OfficeMax for $1.17 billion, in a move that had been rumored for a few days. Then it did something people weren't expecting: It took down the announcement.
The New York Times reports that the two office supply chains are still in ongoing negotiations about a merger, but the agreement has not yet been finalized, suggesting that someone at Office Depot may have jumped the gun on publishing a draft of the announcement online.
Office Depot did not immediately respond to our request for comment.
Office Depot is in good company when it comes to making premature announcements. Last year, Google's printer accidentally released the company's third-quarter earnings report a few hours early, which included some missing details like "PENDING LARRY QUOTE."
Both Office Max and Office Depot saw their stock shoot up more than 5% in pre-market trading on the initial news of the merger.
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If you're like most Americans, you'll be celebrating Thanksgiving with big dinner turkey and family gathering. And a day off from work. But it wasn't always that way. And it may not be that way much longer. Here with what everyone should know about Thanksgiving is Shari O
We've all heard the story about how the Pilgrims came over on the Mayflower and celebrated the very first Thanksgiving with Native American Indians. But what do the elementary school history books leave out about that story?
- First?
- Friends?
- Context?
There are actually many historical accounts of Thanksgiving celebrations which predate the Pilgrims and the American Indians. For example, Spanish explorers celebrated a giving of thanks for fruitful harvests and successful travels around the same time of you right here in Florida (St Augustine to be exact). Even those celebrations are predated by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans who feasted in tribute to the gods after a good Harvest and the ancient Jews who celebrated the harvest festival of Sukkot. In fact, even native Americans celebrated in this way long before Europeans arrived on the shores. The idea that Thanksgiving was all about the friendship between the settlors and the natives is also not exactly accurate. Back then there were much more religious undertones. The feast was more about thanking God than just thanking friendly natives. And there are folks who take issue with the Pilgrim version, including some Native American Indians, who feel that portraying relations between the Pilgrims and American Indians as a big party is deceptive and not contextually accurate, as it ignores the historical bloody conflicts many Indians had with European settlers. Remember, Thanksgiving has not always been a national holiday, so there's been plenty of room for reshaping the facts to fit what sounds best.
So at what point did Thanksgiving become an official holiday?
- Lincoln-Roosevelt
- Parades
- Presidential Pardon
- Volunteering
President Abraham Lincoln is actually the one who declared Thanksgiving an official national holiday to help heal the wounds of our National after the civil war. Back then it was celebrated on the last day of each November. In 1939 Franklin Roosevelt moved it up a week in an effort to increase Depression era retail sales and folks who didn't like that nick named it Franksgiving. So in 1941 he signed a bill officially making it the fourth Thursday in November. Since that's when some of the other traditions, we often take for granted and assume have always been a part of the holiday, have evolved, such as Parades, beginning with Macy's back in 1924 which today attracts as many as 3 million people along the 2.5 mile route. Around the 1950s the tradition of the president pardoning a turkey began. And volunteering has become a tradition for many. In the 1970s protests began emerging against the fact that Thanksgiving ignores the conflict and horrific treatment Native Indians had to face.
How else have modern time changed the holiday?
- Black Friday
- Frozen Dinners
- Celebrate Earlier
Among the biggest recent changes is the advent of Black Friday and shopping mania. But another interesting angle is the way the holiday has changed us. For example we can thank Thanksgiving for frozen dinners. Back in 1953 Swanson overestimated frozen turkeys to the time of 26 tons. Their solution was to slice it up and create TV dinners. And more recently, folks a beginning to celebrate early. That's because flight are a third less. Less traffic. Easier to get time off. 75% of retailer start marketing sooner compared to only 3 years ago. 16% say celebrating early. Another 13% say would.


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Success Stories – B.TECH
About B.TECH
Established in 1997, B.TECH is one of Egypt's leading retailers of appliances and consumer electronics. The company currently operates 70 stores across 28 governorates giving B.TECH one of the country's top retail networks.
In addition to their brick and mortar locations, B.TECH has also ventured into the world of ecommerce. As of 2016 their online store btech.com has been providing Egyptians with easy access to their entire line of products.
In a short time, the platform has changed the way Egyptians access their electronics and appliances through features such as free shipping for all products, 14 day free returns, and flexible financing options that allow consumers to pay in micro payment over up to 36 months.
Designed with the goal of making quality products accessible across Egypt, B.TECH is leading the country's retail sector and empowering consumers along the way. Through their ecommerce platform they now bring together thousands of products and share them with consumers in one easy to access location.
Why PAYFORT
When B.TECH decided to expand their business online they knew that they would need a strong payment partner. Already established as a successful retail chain, they had to be sure that their online store provided the same reliable service that their brick and mortar locations we're known for.
A key challenge that needed to be overcome was catering to consumers who wanted to pay for products with credit cards but were concerned about the privacy of their payment data.
B.TECH started to research the top payment gateway solutions available in the region and quickly found PAYFORT, which not only provided the industry leading security they needed but also offered a quick and easy integration process.
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Growing Sales Through Risk Management
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Paraskevas A. Ntompros
Philo4Thought Hellenic Professional Mentoring Initiative is pleased to present our September 2016 Young Professional of the Month! The goal of our publications is to provide positive, successful role models who will inspire the next generation of young professionals. Preliminary criteria for YPM candidates is that they are actively engaged in an entrepreneurial initiative or have made a successful career for themselves, thereby serving as strong role models to the next generation of young professionals. Candidates are typically of Hellenic origin and part of a humanitarian (educational, sociological, scientific, etc.) or environmentally-‐conscious field. Given the gradual expansion of our readership, we currently interview candidates who embrace a specific Hellenic philosophy best described in a word… Philotimo (φιλότιμο). The most important qualifications all our candidates share are the spirit and compassion to persevere, and the heart to share their knowledge and experience with others.
We had the pleasure and honor to interview this month's YPM, Paraskevas A. Ntompros, live at Cafe 360 in Monasteraki, Athens, on the 100-year anniversary of the individual who inspired the Philo4Thought initiative. He is an avid supporter of today's youth and of Greek culture and traditions, which he supports through his various efforts as a performer, researcher and instructor. He is a fine example of our community, keeping the to the classical Socratic concept that even as "masters" of our profession we are always the students of life. We are honored to share his story with you today.
ARTICLE LINK: Dobros: Leadership & Legacy
CREDITS & RECOGNITION: Many thanks to Paraskevas A. Ntompros for sharing his story with us and for providing the photographs from his various performances and dance groups. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Cafe 360 in Athens for patiently allowing the interview, to Ovelia in Astoria for providing the background for our graphics work, and to Menios Georgopoulos of MG Design for providing the graphics for this feature article.


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CHESTER, Pa. – Every loss stings, but falling short in the late stages of a knockout competition – just a few games shy of a trophy – is particularly difficult to stomach.
That's unfortunately what the New England Revolution was made to do on Tuesday night, exiting the U.S. Open Cup in the quarterfinal round for a second straight year with a 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union.
"We wanted to come out here and get a win and advance," said Teal Bunbury, who won the U.S. Open Cup with Sporting Kansas City back in 2012. "We were two games away from making it to a final, so that's definitely disappointing."
A recent trend plagued the Revs once again at PPL Park, where Conor Casey scored in just the ninth minute to put the visitors in an early hole. The Revs have conceded the first goal in all four of their recent league losses and head coach Jay Heaps made starting strong a point of emphasis leading into Tuesday night's contest.
Sebastien Le Toux doubled Philadelphia's lead shortly after halftime and a 64-minute weather delay midway through the second half halted any progress the Revs had made, but it was Casey's early opener which set the tone on a frustrating evening in Chester.
"That's a problem we've been having over the past couple weeks – just giving up that early goal, which is tough," said Steve Neumann, who set up the Revolution's best chance when he teed up Saer Sene to hit the post late in the first half. "We're playing against pros here and they know how to close games out."
New England's brightest period arrived after Le Toux made it 2-0 and before the weather delay, but Union goalkeeper Zac MacMath came up with a pair of big saves to keep the Revolution at bay.
There's no time to dwell on the Open Cup exit, however, as a return to league action beckons on Saturday night when the Revs will host the Chicago Fire at Gillette Stadium. Two more games follow next week when they'll visit both the LA Galaxy and FC Dallas, and it's a stretch they're hopeful will provide the necessary turnaround.
"Chicago at home is a good opportunity for us to get three points and kind of find ourselves again," said Neumann. "We're looking forward to this stretch and we're looking forward to getting back on track. We know we have the talent to do it, we've just got to put the pieces together."


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Crosbie Heights Block Party/Potluck/Fundraiser, June 13, 2010 - upcoming urban living west of downtown Tulsa
There is an awesome neighborhood slightly west of downtown Tulsa called Crosbie Heights - filled with neighborhood and community spirit. This is the second block party my husband and I have attended there, and it's hard to describe the atmosphere and relationship among the neighbors.
What had become a somewhat dilapidated neighborhood is in a full rejuvenation mode with homeowners rehabilitating homes one by one. The neighborhood association is very active and has a web site and regular meetings.
In May 2008, Scott Smith opened a neighborhood grocery and coffee shop called the Blue Jackalope where folks can walk to purchase eggs and milk or enjoy a cup of coffee.
In 2009, the neighbors began a community garden.
In Crosbie Heights, there is a magical feel of people coming together to discover the spirit of community and creativity. It's people and pet friendly.
At the block party today, we took a pasta salad and enjoyed side dishes from the other neighbors. Five bucks bought you smoked ribs, chicken, sausage and bologna cooked by a neighborhood expert.
Crosbie Heights Block Party/Potluck/Fundraiser, June 13, 2010 - upcoming urban living west of downtown Tulsa
Throughout the day, neighbors visited and snacked. Someone made a make-shift water fountain out of a hose and trash can under which the hot children could cool off.
People arrived by car, bicycle and by foot. In between the scheduled bands, individual musicians walked around playing their acoustical guitars.
My favorite spot is the community garden and I took a photo of the mission statement prominently displayed on cardboard on the picket fence surrounding the garden.
It says, "To educate through demonstration sustainable practices. Agriculture in service of humanity and the earth. And to grow food for the community!"
There were activities for the kids and it all works on the honor system. Crosbie Heights is an exemplary example of grassroots neighborhood organizing at its finest - although they may take exception to being described as organized.
Crosbie Heights is home to the Blue Jackalope, a neighborhood grocery and coffee shop, Newblock Sculpture Park, Joe Station Bark Park and the Cave House. They also welcome local community gardeners to sell their fresh produce!
If you haven't visited Crosbie Heights, try to attend their next block party or drop by the Blue Jackalope and meet some neighbors!
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Find a Chiropractor Open Near Me Today
Got a stiff neck or hurt back? Are you in so much pain it's hard to move or even sleep? When you're in that much physical pain, chances are you're searching "find a chiropractor near me open TODAY, NOW" on Google the first chance you get.
You've come to the right place. We're here to help you find a quality chiropractor in your area that will straighten you out and get you on a healing path as soon as possible. Use the map below to find a chiropractor "near me" open today. Good luck and feel better soon!
Chiropractor Near Me: Walk-In or Appointment Only?
When pain strikes, there's no time to wait for the next available appointment. If you need pain relief now, call a chiropractor and see if they accept walk-in patients. Make sure to call first so you don't go in to find out it's appointment only.
How to Pick a Good Chiropractor?
Make sure you're putting your body in good hands. Use this checklist to find a good chiropractor:
- Ask your primary care physician for a referral.
- Ask your friends and family what chiropractor they use.
- Make sure any potential chiropractors have state licenses and appropriate chiropractic education.
- Find out how many years of experience the chiropractor has.
- Find reviews of the chiropractor online and make sure they're good.
- Verify whether or not a potential chiropractic accepts your insurance.
How Much Does a Chiropractor Cost Per Visit?
On average, a visit to the chiropractor costs between $50 and $200. The initial consultation is sometimes free, however.
Most patients typically need more than one chiropractic therapy session. The good news, however, is that insurance usually covers chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors that are licensed by the state are also covered by some Medicaid plans.


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Matt Hall qualifies for state diving
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/05)
In a double dual with North Platte and Scottsbluff Friday at the McCook YMCA, McCook High School sophomore Matt Hall qualified for the state meet with a score of 307.40. By qualifying for state early in the season, Hall can focus on perfecting his dives, adding new dives and improving his score every week, said Bison coach Lori Jumps...
Cambridge wrestlers capture home invite
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/05)
CAMBRIDGE -- Cambridge wrestlers placed seventh in their own invite Saturday. Amherst took the tournament. Elm Creek and Elwood followed in second and third place. Eustis-Farnam took the sixth seed. Hitchcock County placed 13th and the Imperial JV14th...
High school hoops: Dundy County girls, Southwest boys
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/05)
Dundy County girls squad beats Cheylin BENKELMAN -- The Dundy County girls basketball team blasted Cheylin 72-28 Saturday at Benkelman. The game was close after one quarter with the host Tigers leading 18-12. But Dundy County went on a 21-7 run to take a 39-19 lead at halftime and cruised...
McCook 8th grade wrestlers wrap up season at Lexington meet
(Community Sports ~ 12/20/05)
LEXINGTON -- The McCook Junior High School eighth grade wrestling team, coached by Dan O'Brien, finished the season Saturday by competing at the Lexington Invitational. Teams competing were McCook, Broken Bow, Cozad, Gibbon, Gothenburg, Holdrege, Lexington, Minden, North Platte Adams, North Platte Madison, Ogallala, Ravenna and Wood River...
Gudmundson, Houghtelling provide Nebraska with another highlight
(College Sports ~ 12/20/05)
KEARNEY and LINCOLN -- University of Nebraska-Kearney senior middle hitter Erin Gudmundson and Nebraska junior right side Christina Houghtelling have helped put the state of Nebraska in the volleyball records books once again. On Nov. 30, Gudmundson (Kearney) was named the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Division II National Player of the Year...
Joseph James Havel
(Obituary ~ 12/20/05)
March 18, 1916--Dec. 17, 2005 LUDELL -- Joseph James Havel, 89, died Saturday (Dec. 17, 2005) at the Morton County Care Center in Elkhart, Kan. He was born March 18, 1916, on a farm south of Ludell to Joseph and Frances (Urban) Havel. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1935 and Hemphill Diesel School in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1939...
Floyd Wayland Robbins
(Obituary ~ 12/20/05)
Feb. 25, 1915--Dec. 16, 2005 ARAPAHOE -- Floyd Wayland Robbins, 90, died Friday (Dec. 16, 2005) at the Nebraska Veterans Home in Grand Island. He was born Feb. 25, 1915, to Ernest W. and Queenie V. (Jones) Robbins in Naponee. He attended Arapahoe Public Schools...
Thumser birthday
(Birthdays ~ 12/20/05)
The family of Gladys Thumser is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born Dec. 21, 1915. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Hillcrest Nursing Home, 309 W. Seventh, McCook, NE 69001.
It's keNO in McCook for now
(Local News ~ 12/20/05)
Despite a hard-sell by representatives of an organization that operates keno lottery games throughout Nebraska, The McCook City Council decided not to revive the game for now. Mayor Dennis Berry, however, predicted the issue probably would be re-examined in the near future...
Christmas lights
(Local News ~ 12/20/05)
Emergency lights mix with Christmas lights Monday night after firefighters responded to a trash container fire in the alley behind the 500 block of East Third. Officials remind residents to make sure that fireplace ashes or other embers are out before throwing them in the containers...
McCook Humane Society feeling the pinch
(Local News ~ 12/20/05)
As the cost of living continues to rise, the McCook Humane Society is feeling the pinch as well. General expenses have gone up across the board at the shelter, said Marilyn Cuellar, treasurer, for everything from animal medications to cleaning supplies...
Housing rehab program will make a difference
(Editorial ~ 12/20/05)
Drive down the streets of McCook. Take it slow, looking at the houses along the way. What you will find -- if you cover all parts of town -- is more than 3,300 occupied housing units. On your journey, you will realize that the vast majority of the homes and apartments have been around for many years. The statistics show that, too. In the 2000 census, it was revealed that 41 percent of the houses in the community are more than 50 years old...
Bottled water and branded kids
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/20/05)
**Dear Editor, They haul water from Goodland to Garden City, bottle it, bring it back to sell! I got some plums, (and) I hod mold under the sticker. I got some peaches, (and) I had mold under the sticker. I got a 3-pound sack of apples for $1.68, (with) no sticker, 56 cents a pound. Those with stockers were 78 cents a pound...
- Corrected: McCook places several athletes on GNAC squads (High School Sports ~ 12/20/05)
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24th August 2017, Kelheim
Viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres is introducing a new concept to help prevent marine litter, a global problem which is attracting more and more public attention due to the plastic waste posing serious danger to flora and fauna and entering our food chain without being detected.
The company believes that substituting conventional wet wipes, which usually contain a significant share of synthetic fibres, by wet wipes made with Kelheim's viscose speciality short cut fibre Viloft and cellulose would help solve the problem. Both raw materials are plant-based and therefore completely bio-degradable.
With moist toilet tissue in particular, disposal via the toilet is clearly the obvious solution – but in contrast to conventional wipes containing polyester, wipes made of Viloft short cut fibres can be flushed without concern, the company explains. According to Kelheim Fibres, there is no reason to fear neither entry of plastic particles into the oceans, nor the blockage of private or municipal sewage systems. "Wipes made of Viloft short cut fibres disintegrate in the sewage systems to small particles that do not harm this infrastructure," says the manufacturer.
At the 56th International Man-made Fibers Congress, which will take place next month in Dornbirn, Austria, Business Manager Horst Wörner will speak about Kelheim's contribution to the reduction of marine litter. His colleagues Dr Nina Köhne and Dr Roland Scholz will present further innovations of the Bavarian fibre specialist.
Dr Köhne will present the result of a joint research project with Resorba: based on the bio-polymers cellulose and collagen, the scientists created a multifunctional wound dressing that is said to be significantly superior to reference products as a result of its pH-indication and its gel-forming and wound healing properties.
Dr Scholz will speak about carbon fibres that can also be manufactured sustainably, of the renewable raw material like cellulose, by using viscose fibres as precursors. Dr Scholz explained the benefit: "By modifying the viscose fibre during its production, the course of the subsequent carbonisation can be changed in specific ways. For instance, a significant increase in the yield of carbon as well as a reduction of undesirable pyrolysis by-products was achieved."
PETROTECH PROCESSORS. 18th February 2019 12:07PM
We have viscose short cut fibres in 30 denier in grey color. available regularly for marine use. [email protected] would it be of any further use.


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Domaine Ferret
Pouilly-Fuissé Tête de Cru Les Perrières play
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/ Poully-Fuissé
Les Perrières is 2.5 acres in size and is situated on the 'back side of the rock' with a sloping southeastern exposure just above the Le Clos parcel. The soil, which is derived from alluvial deposits, consists of a mix of deep silt and clay containing few stones. The subsoil features streaks of limestone and limestone marls, while the top layers, which are moderate in depth, are littered with stones on the surface. The vines have an average age of 35 years old. The wine is fermented in oak barrels before further barrel maturation, a part of it on lees.
Burghound.com2018 vintage
Burghound.com2017 vintage
tasting note
This Pouilly-Fuissé opens with creamy honeysuckle on the nose. A generous mouthfeel complements a nice ripeness and intense richness with notes of gingerbread and flowers. The wine is ample, smooth and well balanced, with a vivid, spicy finish. With age, it will gain in richness and fully reveal itself.
food pairing
Chicken prepared with Thai spices, gratin of scallops with a curried sauce, veal with vanilla and sultanas, and rich, creamy cow's milk cheeses.
points of distinction
- Vines averaging 35 years old
- Tête de Cru and Cuvée Hors-Classe are precursors to new, higher classification (Premier Cru) sites within the appellation currently under consideration by INAO
- Flavors will deepen as the wine ages
vineyard details +
Les Perrières
The 1-hectare les Perrières vineyard lies just above the Le Clos parcel, halfway up the slope. Les Perrières faces southeast and is somewhat steeper than Le Clos. The vines are an average of 35 years old. The soil is derived from alluvial deposits and consists of deep silt and clay. The top layers, which are moderate in depth, are littered with stones on the surface (calcite and flint) over a meter-thick layer of limestone marl, and the subsoil features streaks of limestone and limestone marl.
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Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
– Audrey Braccini, Winemaker
"Wine is the most beautiful and noble form of expression."
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Dr. Edwin Locke's 1968 paper "Towards a theory of task motivation and incentives." identified five principles of effective goal setting:
1. Clarity
Unclear goals are one of the biggest stumbling blocks to achieving your goals!
Clarity is about knowing what you are attempting to achieve, by when, and having some measure that signifies when you have achieved it. Lack of clarity leaves you vulnerable to losing focus and procrastination… wasting valuable time and energy.
2. Challenge
Goals are good…but challenging goals are better! The more difficult the goal, the more effort people put in leading to better goal attainment.
3. Commitment
Goal attainment is highest when people are committed to their goals (especially when there is challenge!)
"High commitment to goals is attained when the individual is convinced that the goal is important; and the individual is convinced that the goal is attainable (or that, at least, progress can be made steadily toward it)."
4. Feedback
Tracking and monitoring your progress is vital for keeping you on track. It also gives you an opportunity to celebrate all the little victories on your journey.
5. Task complexity
Complex tasks risk becoming overwhelming. If they are not carefully managed, complex tasks can erode your commitment and build to become huge obstacles. Complexity can be managed by "chunking" to craft a roadmap or smaller tasks that lead to your goal.
About the Author
Chris Jackson
Chris founded YogaTherapies in 2015 with the intention of building a diligent, and dedicated space for the highest quality of practice and study to develop in.
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henley hoodie - galaxy
The henley hoodie is back and featuring our new 'galaxy' print, perfect for the cool nights of fall. Similar to our 'trademark' style raglan hoodie and featuring a henley placket with 100% natural coconut buttons. Made of our signature soft & stretchy french terry which has been milled and pre-washed just for our line. So cute on tiny babies & big kids alike!
Fabric content: 100% cotton
Model stats: 4 years old, wearing a 3T, 34 lbs, 42 inches
Sizing: true to size. Please refer to our size guide for details.
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Gunning Lectures: Religion as worldviews and as ways of life
Monday 19 March: Studying Religions as Worldviews and Ways of Life
Abstract: Conceptualizing religions as worldviews and ways of life offers a framework for rethinking various problems in the study of religion, including the religious / secular binary in relation to the growing interest in secular and "non-religious" studies; the relationship between indigenous traditions and so-called "world religions" in situations of contact, conquest, and/or global communication; and the challenges inherent in relating biological, cognitive, and cultural processes. This lecture will be followed by a drinks Reception in Rainy Hall.
Tuesday 20 March: The Evolutionary Foundations of Worldviews
Abstract: Humans are not the only animals with self-and-world modeling capacity and ways of life. All organisms generate implicit answers to at least some of the big questions and thus construct meaning our of the flow of information from self-and-world.Worldviews, as defined here, build on these shared capacities but require the ability to articulate and reflect on the BQs as well. If we compare the abilities of primates and humans, we can conceive of these additional abilities as giving humans increasingly sophisticated abilities to appraise events.
Wednesday 21 March: The Emergence of New Worldviews and Ways of Life
Abstract: We use multi-level appraisal process to "diagnose" and "discern" the meaning of events, including the "internal events" we think of as "experiences." Appraisals of unusual experiences (dreams and visions) and unexpected events (conquest and colonization) can lead to mental and cultural disintegration, at one extreme, and to the emergence of new religious, spiritual, and social movements, on the other.
These lectures are free and open to the public.