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Why one should care
The stakeholders on your project can be your best allies and worst enemies. Your actions and attitudes play a big role on which side they end up. Some underestimate the effect of their attitude on others and assume that "as long as I act professional, how I think about others does not matter." This cannot be farther from the truth.
Many people think they can keep their attitude towards others a secret, if they keep a facade of behaviour that conveys professionalism. They are so wrong. One CEO I worked with once told me "Ammar, these people must fear you in order to get anything useful out of them." I have seen this manager in executive positions since then in three different companies. He is well-connected. However, everywhere he has been, he destroyed the organizational culture and soon after the company he was leading. He plainly does not care about anyone except himself and few close family members, friends, and colleagues. Everybody else is "small potatoes." If you ask him what happened at each of these failures, he would blame it on the unprofessional actions of others, lack of good resources, and many other reasons, but in the opinion of most around him (even though they never dare to tell him) it is his attitude that was his biggest enemy, because he created a persona that no one can trust.
Caring about the client and other stakeholders is a prerequisite on projects. Without it, even if success seems to be attainable, in reality, a lot is missed due to the wrong attitudes of the project manager. Some unprofessional project managers care less about their clients and their team members. "They will never amount to anything," he would say mocking their lack of knowledge and experience compared to his. " They will never improve," he would say of the client. I know that many will make these statements sometimes out of frustration. But others consistently make these statements in a very cool-headed fashion and all his actions always reflected that. He would say anything to a client just to get the work accepted and get his payments. He lies, twists the truth, and fakes his own opinions. The client believes his ruse for a little while. Eventually, it becomes evident to the client that this project manager does not care, and his lack of caring leads to him delivering substandard work. Then all goes south. When caught finally, the project manager leaves and goes on to another organization and another project. He will probably do the same again and then again.
I believe that caring for others, the society, humanity, and all life is a prerequisite for building a healthy professional character. It does not only make one give more and better, but it also creates fulfillment, feelings of love and caring in the person himself. These feelings are key ingredients to a happy and content life. I believe your circle of value creation expands with your level of caring. Even good wishes and intent from a person with limited resources are more useful and value adding to the world than the work of many capable and talented people who lack such passion.
How does one create this care for others within him or her? I think a good first step is observation. Trying to think of the world beyond our selfish short sighted material needs and wants. Putting the ego aside for a while and contemplating God's amazing creation helps. Even at work, try to learn about the people around you. Have empathy to their needs and wants. Ask them questions about what matters to them. Their goals, challenges, ambitions. Take actions that reflect caring for others. Give without expecting any return. Smile. Say something positive. There is a lot out there that one can do. As one friend once put it "use all your creativity to come up with ways to serve others selflessly." It is one of the most rewarding things one can do.


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PRO-DUC-ING EVENTS and W OR K Within the C O M M U N I T Y
This Masterclass literally started as a Throw Back Thursday #TBT of visiting our ambitions as a youngster; where we found out that Divya at 5, once had aims of becoming a sea lion trainer, withAndre (1994) film holding the role as her very own visual blue print in getting that job. Oh yeah, let's not forget there was a time we would of caught Ryan as the RED POWER RANGER and there was Once Upon A Time when Sade was ruling her Kingdom as Queen at the tender age of 5. How adorable were we though???
Sour Lemoners initiation into producing was navigated by Hannah Cox (Young People's Programme Manager) and Shereen Jasmin Philips (Creative Learning practitioner) at the National Theatre, also equally known as a playwright; her writing credits include There is no conflict without drama (Old Vic), Thin Line In-between (Waterloo East Theatre), Hidden (Ovalhouse) along with many others.
Hannah and Shereen have been on two pathways that could be anymore polarised if they tried to; yet Hannah and Shereen were both driven by their passion to enable and engage theatre makers from all corners of our city, London and beyond.
Hearing both Hannah and Shereen's journey from novice adolescences with pipeline dreams of being theatre practitioners enabled an almost immediate connection. These dreams were what encouraged them to make executive decisions with their lives to end up where they are right now.
Painted through their trials and tribulations of their story was their personality, which I fell for immediately. There was no pretence whatsoever, just two ladies with passion and talent.
" You Get An OpporUnity That Scares The Hell Out Of YOU, YOU do it (Hannah Cox, 2017)"
From my understanding I now know there are 5 pillars that uphold a producer, compartmentalised into: CREATIVE CONTENT, OPERATIONS, MARKETING, FUNDRAISING AND EVALUATION. Marketing to our intended demographic and fundraising an event to engage others were the domineering departments that we focused on. In groups we brainstormed ways to make our budgets cost effective, exploring avenues such as replacing hefty monetary rewards to suppliers significant to producing an event, such as the venue. Not to forget answering the detrimental 5 W's: What? Who? Why? When? Where?
The almost meticulous ( the meticulous would have been fully developed if it wasn't due to the restriction of time albeit said!) engineering of our elevator pitches proved a good practice in class. It allowed us the company to refine our ideas; with a dual function of providing a clear vision to the company and to also get others on board and contributing to the vision of your event.
Do not get me misunderstood! By contribution I don't just mean by funds which is indicated in this GIF but rapports such as sponsorship that will aide me creating spine tingling, popping events.
This class granted me and other like-minded producers to love more and learn more on producing. To build a firm based foundation on putting on an event and the imperative factors that must be considered and delivered. Most importantly, it was about concentrating on how to make a meaningful impression to your audience and identifying your Unique Selling Point.
Reviewing the 5 pillars that must be covered by a producer, 'THEY' may say your biting off more than you can chew and not to run if you can't crawl however Sade puts it best in response to that "But I like running." THIS.IS.THE.MINDSET.TO. PRODUCING. AN. IMPACTFUL. EVENT.

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Dead Island Gets A 2D Side-Scrolling Spin-Off
Dead Island continues to be the series that I don't hear many people asking to keep on giving, but keeps on giving nonetheless. Next up is Retro Revenge, a side-scrolling, 2D, pseudo-16-bit, cat-centric beat 'em up set in the Dead Island universe (that being "a particularly sweary zombie apocalypse and something something backwards trailers). It's out this Summer, both on its own and as part of a bundle with the first two DIs.
A trailer for you. N.B. features Naughty Swears and someone pretending to be Jack Black:
As you can see, Retro Revenge's plot concerns Not Jack Black trying to get his cat back during zombie Armageddon. There are combos and bosses and all that jazz, and it's melee rather than gun-focused, so perhaps some Streets Of Rage itches can be scratched.
The game's clearly going pretty all-out, with some of its scenes for some reason reminding me of the old, totally batshit Aliens coin-op.
Release date is August 1st, and it'll cost £3.99/$4.99 or be part of the £11.99/$19.99 Dead Island Definitive Edition, which comprises this, the first game and Riptide. The devs are one Empty Clip Studios, who seem to have made quite the departure from their previous Audiosurf/Geometry Wars combo Symphony.


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Archdiocese: Crosier plan objection aims to secure compensation for abuse claimants
Leaders of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said its legal objection filed against the Crosier Fathers and Brothers' plan for reorganization aims to help victims/survivors of clergy sex abuse, not stymie the Crosiers' reorganization process.
"The archdiocese is committed to maximizing its resources available to compensate victims and to reach a prompt consensual result in its bankruptcy case through the mediation ordered by Judge [Robert] Kressel. The availability and value of its insurance is at the heart of these resources," said Thomas Abood, chairman of the archdiocese's reorganization task force, in a March 15 statement.
"The archdiocese filed its objection in the related Crosier matter to ensure the preservation of insurance rights for the benefit of the victim creditors in its case," he added. "The archdiocese fully expects that its filing, as well as the similar filing by the Crosiers in the archdiocese case, will be resolved in a way that does not delay confirmation of a plan in either case."
Attorneys for the archdiocese filed the objection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court March 14 in order to have the plan amended in a way that would preserve the compensation obligations of insurers affected by both the Crosiers' and archdiocese's reorganization efforts. The Crosiers and the archdiocese are among Catholic entities in Minnesota that separately filed for reorganization following the 2013 lifting of a statute of limitations by the Minnesota State Legislature, which ushered in a wave of historic sexual abuse claims.
According to news reports, 67 people filed sexual abuse claims against the Crosiers. More than 400 people filed claims against the archdiocese. Some of the claims overlap, as claimants alleged abuse by Crosiers serving in the archdiocese at the time. The Crosiers' plan offers a $25.5 million settlement, which includes insurance settlements. The plan was slated for confirmation next week.
In a March 15 press conference, Mike Finnegan, an attorney at Jeff Anderson and Associates in St. Paul who represents abuse claimants, accused the archdiocese of trying to "block" the Crosiers' settlement, calling the action "outrageous" and "hypocritical."
Abood contested the accusation, saying that "the mechanical and procedural nature of this objection is well known" to the victims' legal counsel.
"Anyone who has studied other diocesan bankruptcies should know that a failure to file an objection of this sort can sadly result in the loss to creditors [sexual abuse claimants] of the benefits of diocesan insurance coverage," Abood said in the statement. "It doesn't help the archdiocese; it only helps its creditors. Rather than being a self-serving hardball legal tactic, yesterday's filing is completely consistent with the archdiocese's sincere commitment to putting survivors first."
He added: "The archdiocese will continue to focus its efforts on the active mediation and reaching a consensual plan that benefits victims as soon as possible."
According to court filings, the archdiocese and attorneys representing abuse claimants return to mediation next week as the archdiocese aims to reach its own plan for reorganization, after Judge Kressel denied in December two competing plans for reorganization — one created by the archdiocese, the other created by a committee representing abuse claimants.
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The global south is rich in sustainability lessons that students deserve to hear
A Western bias limits progress, so educators must share how communities in the developing world manage environmental change, argues Harini Nagendra.
The limited Western view of sustainability is stifling progress, just as the world faces crises over water, climate change, energy and biodiversity. That view also does a disservice to the variety and creativity of thinking and actions on sustainability in societies across the globe. Developing countries face the most acute challenges in this regard, yet they have the widest gaps in knowledge. Solutions that work in one place might fail in another. Excessive consumption, inequity and social injustice are not questioned enough.
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Letters to the Editor: Spirit of the Grinch in Nortfield; Christmas cards theme for 2013
Spirit of the Grinch Dec. 4
It would appear the spirit of the Grinch is leading the Northfield Bible Church. Here in Northfield, where I have resided for 33 years, the Village Improvement Society of Northfield (VISON) has for 75-80 years sponsored among other yearly events, the 'Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing.'
While it has evolved over the years, families have long gathered on the village green to sing 'O Christmas Tree' as the dark of night is pierced by the twinkle of the many white lights on what is now a very large evergreen. Afterwards, those in attendance would walk across the street to the village's remaining church for more caroling, then downstairs for time with friends and family with hot chocolate, hot cider, and goodies to eat.
A note about VISON. While the church owns the green, VISON volunteers keep it mowed, do leaf clean up in the fall, plant flowers on the green in the spring, maintain the 'Welcome to Northfield' sign, decorate the Civil War Memorial Monument for Memorial Day and sponsor the parade, plus provide the lights and electricity for the Christmas tree.
The church, once known as the Northfield Congregational Church, was founded on sound biblical principles, among them, a true spirit of Christian charity, and outreach. In recent years, the members have supported many local and worldwide missions, and the social hall was the borrowed 'home' to local civic groups as well.
Closer to home, they have supported the Northfield Volunteer Fire Department, Camp Hope in Bantam, the Thomaston Food Pantry, Angel Tree, New Beginnings, and the Susan B. Anthony Project. The social hall was also home to the local Food Co-op as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. When the Historical Society held it's annual flea market and tag sale on the green, the doors to the downstairs were always open so vendors might have access to the facilities. There is probably more that does not readily come to mind.
A few years ago, the pastor of 17 years retired. Now, under the current pastor, it seems so has the good will and charity that once prevailed. When the VISON spokesperson asked if they might again enjoy the hospitality of the church for this year's carol sing, the answer was an unequivocal no. The reasons changed with each of several requests, first claiming there was an insurance liability concern, which was a non-issue as blanket coverage for the group was a phone call away. It was then offered that, "outside groups have left the building a mess," then it was admitted that VISON had always left the building in very nice condition. The group was then told, "the men of the church had decided against this kind of use of the building", which I believe would come as news to "the men of the church."
I remember Pastor McGray claiming so many times that he wanted the "church to be a light on the hill". Why then did he decide to extinguish that light and good will with such a thoughtless act? Try as one may, there is no excuse for the poor reflection this has had on Northfield Church. This is not how neighbors treat one another. Does not charity begin at home?
Jesus said we are "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." Being salt and light is not optional!
Karen C. Haulenbeek, Litchfield
Christmas cards 2013
Each year I gaze at the Christmas cards I've received in the mail from loved ones. And each year there is a different theme. This year 2013, the theme sent is the color red. Each card, though detailed with beautiful pictures seem to have some red in it. Usually a bright cherry red.
To me, this signifies the love given at this high holy time of the year. It represents Rudolph the reindeers red nose that lit the way for good Old St. Nick so he could deliver his packages.
Red is also considered a Christmas color because of its warmth and brightness. It is also fun loving and fiery on the sense that it develops into goodness.
May you all have a warm (red) cheery Christmas filled with joy, kindness, blessings, good health, prosperity, and love.
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American Scary
American Scary is a look at the nation's tradition of horror hosting, from Zacherley to A. Ghastlee Ghoul. Hosts of all kinds were once a staple of television, and especially local television productions. But as production demands and the availability of cheaper syndicated material changed the local TV business model, local hosts were also one of the first things to go, no matter how popular they were with the viewing public. With interviews and footage from major hosts from the 1950s to the present day, such as Zacherley, Vampira, Ghoulardi and others, along with memories from celebrities and fans who were influenced by these hosts, you'll follow this American folk art form from its glamorous beginnings, through repeated waves of popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, to its scrappy resurgence and survival in the current age of cable access and the Internet. American Scary looks to remind people how much fun local TV could be – and maybe could be again.


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Earthquake! Largest-ever in Oklahoma! Today!
September 3, 2016
WHATS IN THIS BLOG: • Where was the earthquake? • Were there after-shocks in that area? • What causes earthquakes in Oklahoma? • To find out more about fracking and earthquakes.
EARTHQUAKES HAVE BEEN DECLINING IN OKLAHOMA, since the Oklahoma Corporation Commission issued a plan in February 2016 to cut volumes of saltwater disposal by 40% in a large area north-west of Oklahoma City. However, that area did not include the spot just a little east of the north-south line between Stillwater and Ponca City, near Ralston and Pawnee.
This morning, Saturday 3 September 2016, in a small area (but larger than the red dot), an equal largest-ever earthquake of magnitude M = 5.6 occurred at 7:02 am and was followed in the next 3.5 hours by five post-shock tremors of magnitude 3.1 to 3.6.… More


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'Tax-free zone' for small business promised by Baillie
PC leader pledges to eliminate province's 3.5% tax
Nova Scotia would become a "tax-free zone" for small-business owners if the Progressive Conservatives win the election, Leader Jamie Baillie said Monday.
Baillie visited a restaurant in downtown Halifax on Monday to promise the elimination of the small business tax.
He said the tax rate for small business is an impediment to growth and eliminating the 3.5-per-cent tax would give those companies more than $62 million to help create jobs.
"This will allow small businesses to pay more workers instead of more money to the government. And let me be clear our goal is a simple one. We want to make Nova Scotia the most friendly small business province in all of Canada," he said.
He said the move would lead to jobs for the unemployed and would keep people from going out west.
The NDP is planning to cut the small business tax rate to three per cent in January.
The Dexter government cut the rate four years in a row.
According to the Nova Scotia Finance Department website, over the past four years, the two per cent rate drop has cost the treasury almost $78 million.
Meanwhile the NDP outlined plans for a multi-year plan to pave local roads, which it says would be a first for the province. Leader Darrell Dexter said the program wouldn't cost any additional money because it would come from a reallocation of government funding.
The election will be held Oct. 8.


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And, out of the 26 companies whose worldwide R&D devote has increased by more than 20 per cent throughout the final year, only two in the auto sector – Porsche and Rolls-Royce – do not have an India presence. With brands like Honda Civic, Honda CRV, Honda Brio performing relatively nicely, Honda's most elegant & fascinating brand is Honda City, which has a strong market leadership, specifically in emerging economies like India.
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As I am working with a UK primarily based organization my employers are paying me well thats the only purpose for me to stay here. Many legal or registered organizations have reported its achievement by using details accessed on these websites. The Sete Lagoas project, which will have a total investment of about US $ 500 million (practically two billion reais) for the installation of an automotive assembly plant, aims to produce 2,500 jobs for the neighborhood. In 1947, when India became independent, the company launched an ad campaign, showcasing its Gluco biscuits as an Indian alternative to the British biscuits.


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New Research Advances in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation linked to faster cognitive decline
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham reported that people with atrial fibrillation tend to have faster cognitive decline, even among those who have not experienced a stroke.
Anticoagulant drug therapy is underused
The findings, which were released at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2013, suggest that there is widespread underuse of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of stroke, despite the fact that this therapy is known to decrease stroke risk in people with afib.
Weight loss may reduce symptoms of atrial fibrillation
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide and Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia found that a structured weight management program for highly symptomatic patients with atrial fibrillation reduced frequency of symptoms, severity and reduced antiarrhythmic use when compared with attempts to manage risk factors alone.
New, simple method for determining atrial fibrillation in women
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have devised and tested a simple atrial fibrillation risk prediction model, based on six easily obtained factors: a woman's age, height, weight, blood pressure, alcohol consumption and smoking history.
Specific heart contractions could indicate atrial fibrillation
In a study published in the December 3, 2013 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers discovered that patients who have more premature atrial contractions (PACs) detected by a routine 24-hour Holter monitor have a substantially higher risk for atrial fibrillation.


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Facebook Is Committing Another $4.5 Million to Initiatives for News Publishers
The social network introduced the Facebook Membership Accelerator pilot program
Facebook announced Thursday that it is pumping another $4.5 million into Facebook Journalism Project initiatives for news publishers.
Global head of news Campbell Brown said in a blog post that Facebook will put $3.5 million toward the Facebook Membership Accelerator pilot program and contribute another $1 million into the 2018 NewsMatch campaign.
The company invested $3.5 million into the Local News Subscriptions Accelerator initiative, revealed in February, which put 14 metropolitan newspapers through a 12-week "intensive" pilot program of testing digital subscription strategies, both on and off Facebook.
Hands-on workshops were led by news industry veteran Tim Griggs, and Facebook and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism organized a grant-making program.
Staffers at the participating newspapers continued one-on-one work with coaches with an eye toward meeting specific goals that were set during the program, and grant money is helping fund those efforts.
The new Facebook Membership Accelerator program is geared toward nonprofit news organizations and local, independent publishers that rely on membership models offering exclusive content and experiences to sustain their businesses.
Brown said its "bootcamp-style curriculum" will also be led by Griggs, with the social network and the Lenfest Institute handling the grant program, and it will focus on "acquisition marketing designed to convert and retain paying supporters."
She added, "As in the Subscriptions pilot, publishers will collaborate in-person once per month, work one-on-one with coaches on a regular basis, participate in weekly trainings and receive grant funding to tackle projects tailored to their specific business needs—all while documenting their work to be shared with publishers around the world."
Facebook will work with the Institute for Nonprofit News, Local Independent Online News Publishers, the News Revenue Hub and "other stakeholders" to identify potential participants that can benefit the most from the program.
The company will also donate $1 million to NewsMatch, a national matching campaign that doubles donations to nonprofit newsrooms and promotes giving to journalism among potential U.S. donors.
Brown said the 2017 NewsMatch campaign raised more than $4.8 million in three months, becoming the largest grassroots fundraising campaign for nonprofit news, and the inaugural effort in 2016 tallied $1.2 million.
She wrote, "The campaign pools funds from local and national funders, including Democracy Fund, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to match donations to nonprofit newsrooms across the country … In addition to expanding funding for nonprofit journalism, NewsMatch partners with the Institute for Nonprofit News and the News Revenue Hub to offer hundreds of hours of fundraising training. In the past, Facebook has played a small part as a donor, and this year we're significantly increasing that support."
Finally, Brown revealed that Facebook is piloting a six-week program in Argentina starting Thursday to help news publishers in that country "develop and execute holistic digital video strategies to connect with their audiences in new ways."


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For ripped packages that need quick and easy patching, 3M™ Tape Sheets come in a portable "peel and stick" clear pad that adheres to almost anything. We also have clear, durable polyester hang tabs with a pressure-sensitive adhesive for in-store repairs. Our packaging repair products are discreet, cost effective and easy to use.


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Mango Muffins
The one fruit I wait for, every single year, is undoubtedly the king of all fruits – MANGO!!! I must say I'm quite excited to be posting my very first recipe on this blog using my favourite fruit.
Now mangoes can be used to make a lot of recipes, given their unique flavour, however, IMO they can only be used as the main ingredient in recipes owing to their extra sweetness (I'm talking about the ripe ones here. The raw ones are reserved for another post :)).
I wait to bake these muffins each year during the season. You may use any ripe mango variety for these muffins, but I recommend the alphonso, since they're the sweetest. The first time I baked these, I used the recipe as is, from Caribbean Pot. While I liked the flavour, I felt the real taste of the mango wasn't quite coming through. So, the next time I added the puree which gives the muffins the lovely summery yellow colour and the rich mango flavour. If fresh mangoes are not readily available near you or if the season is over, you may use canned mango pulp, in which case, be sure to adjust the sugar in the recipe.
I figured that the recipe is quite versatile and If you like, you could try it out with your own twist & replace the fruit and let me know how it turns out.
Mango Muffins
Recipe Adapted from Yummy Mango Muffins
Yields around 12 regular sized muffins
2 cups – All Purpose Flour (Maida)
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup Milk
1/4 cup Oil (any flavourless oil)
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 medium sized Mango pureed
few mango pieces to garnish
- Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F
- Grease the muffin pan that you are using or use paper liners
- Mix all the dry ingredients in one large bowl (flour, salt, sugar, baking powder)
- Whisk all the wet ingredients in another bowl (milk, eggs, oil, vanilla extract)
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients & then add the mango puree. Ensure its a smooth batter with all ingredients just mixed right & take care not to over mix.
- Using an ice cream scoop or a spoon, fill the muffin pan to 3/4th level
- Garnish with the cut mango pieces. I loved the colour and simply the way the batter looked.
- Bake for around 20-25 mins, depending on your oven or till a toothpick inserted in the centre one comes out clean.
- The oil used can be any flavourless oil. I used regular sunflower oil. An oil with a strong flavour like olive oil might not gel with the mango flavour
- I got around 6 medium sized muffins, 6 small muffins & 6 donut shaped small cakes. You may bake these any way you want. You may try a bundt cake or even a loaf cake
- I used only 1/3rd cup sugar since the mangoes were too sweet and found it just right for my taste. However, if you like it on the sweeter side, you may use the entire 1/2 cup of sugar
- Do not leave out the salt in the recipe, since it would make it bland otherwise
- I like these plain, however, you may sprinkle some icing sugar for a sweeter tooth.


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Concordia Universityhttps://www.concordia.ca/content/shared/en/events/artsci/2017/11/01/age-3-0-aging-in-the-city.html
Wednesday, November 1, 20179 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Several speakers and performers, including researchers, activists and artists.
This event is free
Ageing + Communication + Technologies (ACT)
Constance Lafontaine
Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex
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One of my big inspirations Marie Forleo, always says that "If it's not scheduled, it's not real", and that's what I want to talk about today.
If you don't already know Marie Forleo and her youtube channel MarieTV, then you should definitely check it out! She has so much inspiring content, and has interviews with so many inspirational people (Tony Robbins, Brené Brown, Elizabeth Gilbert, Steven Pressfield etc.).
Anyways, Marie have this saying that "If it's not scheduled, it's not real". And man, is that right! Yet, it's so easy to forget.
We often have a list of all the things we want to do; workout, do meal prepping, hang out with our friends, work on that project etc. However, if you do not plan it – schedule it – find specific date and time for when to do it, it's not real.
So in order to make your dreams and goals real, you need to sit down with yourself and plan when and where to work on your goals.
"If it's not scheduled, it's not real" – Marie Forleo
Let's take an example: you want to start working out. That's great. However, it's also very unclear and vague. When should that be? And how?
Take your calendar out and make a commitment with yourself:
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I will go for a 25 minutes run.
Or, it could be: Every Tuesday from 9-11am I'll work on creating content for my business.
Make it concrete. Make it actionable. Then put it into your calendar, and keep your commitments to yourself!
Question for you: What do you want to work on? Fx do you want to start working out? Do you have a specific project you want to work on? How can you break it down into actionable steps, and schedule it in your calendar?
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1989 Newcastle earthquake
|UTC time
|1989-12-27 23:27
|ISC event
|Local date
|28 December 1989
|Local time
|10:27 a.m. AEDT UTC+11:00
|5.6 ML (5.4 mb[1] )
|11.5 kilometres (7.1 mi)
|Boolaroo, New South Wales
32°57′S 151°37′E / 32.95°S 151.61°ECoordinates: 32°57′S 151°37′E / 32.95°S 151.61°E
|Areas affected
|Total damage
|A$4 billion[2] ($8.3 billion in 2019, adjusted for inflation)
|Max. intensity
|VIII (Severe)[1]
|13 dead, more than 160 injured
The 1989 Newcastle earthquake occurred in Newcastle, New South Wales on Thursday, 28 December.[2] The shock measured 5.6 on the Richter magnitude scale and was one of Australia's most serious natural disasters, killing 13 people and injuring more than 160. The damage bill has been estimated at A$4 billion (or $8.3 billion in 2019, adjusted for inflation), including an insured loss of about $1 billion (or $2 billion in 2019, adjusted for inflation).[2]
The effects were felt over an area of around 200,000 square kilometres (77,000 sq mi) in the state of New South Wales, with isolated reports of movement in areas up to 800 kilometres (500 mi) from Newcastle.[2] Damage to buildings and facilities was reported over an area of 9,000 km2 (3,500 sq mi).
Death toll and damage to buildings[edit]
The highest death toll and damage occurred at the Newcastle Workers Club, where the floor collapsed. Nine people were killed and many more were trapped beneath rubble.[2] Another three people were crushed to death under collapsed awnings on Beaumont Street, Hamilton, an inner-city suburb of Newcastle. Following the death of a woman in Broadmeadow from earthquake-related shock, the final death toll was raised to 13.[2]
The earthquake caused damage to over 35,000 homes, 147 schools, and 3,000 commercial and/or other buildings, with significant damage caused to 10,000 homes (damage worth over $1,000) and 42 schools (structural damage), within the immediate Newcastle area.
The number of people in the city on the day of the earthquake was lower than usual, due to a strike by local bus drivers. The earthquake struck in the middle of an interview by local television station NBN with a union representative.
- Deaths: 13 total, including;
- 9 people who were killed at the Newcastle Workers Club
- 3 people who were killed in Beaumont Street, Hamilton
- 1 person who died of earthquake induced shock
- Injuries: 160 people were hospitalised.
- Damaged buildings: 50,000 buildings were damaged; about 80 percent of these were homes.
- Demolition: 300 buildings were demolished including more than 100 homes, The Newcastle Workers Club, The Century Theatre and King's Hall.
- Human effects: 300,000 people were affected and 1,000 made homeless.
- Cost: The total financial cost of the earthquake is estimated to have amounted to about $4 billion.
- Felt area: Estimated 800 km (500 mi) around the epicentre.
- Magnitude: 5.6 ML; 5.4 mb; VIII MMI[1]
- Epicentre: Boolaroo
- Aftershocks: One aftershock (M 2.1 on the Richter scale) was recorded on 29 December 1989.[2]
In early 2007 a United States academic claimed that coal mining in the region triggered the earthquake, although earthquake activity has been present in the area at least since European settlement first occurred.[3][4] This is in addition to reports by the former head of Geoscience Australia's earthquake monitoring group, Dr David Denham, who stated that the Newcastle earthquake was some distance from mining activity:
"The depths of the focus of the earthquake was about 13, 14 kilometres, whereas the ones associated with mining, they're actually right close to the mine, because that's where the stress release takes place".[5]
Despite the existence of records of previous earthquakes in the area, even the most recent construction codes at the time of the earthquake (issued in 1979) required neither the adoption of earthquake-resistant design regulations in Newcastle, nor the strengthening of old buildings, although they did encourage owners to provide more than the minimum strength.[6]
In popular culture[edit]
Songs about the Newcastle earthquake include "10:27"/"Holocaust" by "The Lost Boys",[7] "Earthquakin'", recorded in January 1990 by Newcastle Ska Band The Porkers, and "Faultline" by Australian rock band Silverchair, from 1995. Silverchair lead singer Daniel Johns lost a childhood friend during the earthquake.[8] Patrick Cullen's collection of stories, "What Came Between", begins with the earthquake.[9] Aftershocks, a 1991 play by Paul Brown, is based on interviews with members of the destroyed Newcastle Workers Club.[10]
- ^ a b c "Significant Earthquake". National Geophysical Data Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Earthquake". Newcastle City Council. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ "Mining triggered Newcastle quake, says US academic". ABC News Online. 9 January 2007. Archived from the original on 3 April 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2009.
- ^ C. Sinadinovski; T. Jones; D. Stewart; And N. Corby. "Earthquake Factsheets – Newcastle" (PDF). Geoscience Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 May 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2008.
- ^ "Australian experts reject Newcastle quake claims". ABC News Online. 9 January 2007. Retrieved 1 June 2008.
- ^ "Earthquake History, Regional Seismicity and the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake". Geoscience Australia. 22 June 2004. Archived from the original on 26 August 2004. Retrieved 27 June 2007.
- ^ http://www.newcastlebandsdatabase.com.au/bands/TheLostBoys.html
- ^ "Behind the News (ABC TV news program)". 16 November 2007. Archived from the original on 26 April 2009.
- ^ "What Came Between (Book)". 9 April 2011. Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ "Aftershocks". australianplays.org. Retrieved 17 October 2013.


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We are often asked "who is responsible for the repair or replacement of White Goods supplied by a landlord at the start of a tenancy?"
What are "White Goods?"
White goods are washing machines, fridge-freezers, tumble dryers and dishwashers, all traditionally coloured white.
There is no statutory duty on the landlord to repair/replace white goods, however, there may be a contractual obligation on either party. If a provision has been included in the tenancy agreement, this will have to be taken into consideration.
Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act sets out a landlord's repairing obligations during a tenancy. So where the landlord has supplied White Goods, are they responsible for the repair if they break down? The act does not specifically mention White Goods, thus not making landlords responsible.
But, any electrical appliances that are supplied by the landlord must be safe pursuant to the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994. Where they have been supplied they must be of a reasonable standard.
Decide who is to take responsibility to repair/replace White Goods and include a comprehensive provision within the tenancy agreement.
Prior to a tenancy commencing, ensure that tenants are fully aware of any provisions made in the tenancy agreement. The last thing you want is a tenant later being advised they have to fork out for White Good repairs!
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Not even the early morning winter chill could deter the eager attendees from watching the grand unveiling of 'Toby's Platform' at Brookfield Multiplex's Sussex St site in Sydney's CBD on Friday 31 July.
The dawn ceremony kicked off at 6am and was part of a joint initiative by leading Australian construction site hire company, Preston Hire, and Brookfield Multiplex to raise much needed awareness about the debilitating Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder of the lungs which affects one in 25 Australians.
Preston Hire painted one of its SuperDeck™ loading platforms with a red rose – the symbol of advocacy group Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA). The platform has been named after Toby, a brave four-year-old who was diagnosed with the condition at the age of one, and the nephew of Preston Managing Director, Markus Preston.
Preston Hire will be donating $5000 from the platform's hire to CFA and Brookfield Multiplex matching dollar for dollar from the hire period from February to November 2015.
Markus's wife, Marika Preston, Preston Hire Charity Coordinator, Preston Hire explained the journey leading up to the event and the push to make others do the same.
"After beginning a corporate relationship with CFA some months ago we really wanted to come up with an ideal way to raise awareness. Preston Hire is extremely proud to be able to partner with Brookfield Multiplex and be able to place this special platform in such a prominent location. On a personal level, it's not difficult to find the passion within to do this kind of thing when it's so close to home," she said.
"We've got the platform installed to go up many levels, so as building at the site progresses it'll go higher and higher and eventually become part of the city landscape.
"It is my hope that our project will inspire another site to make a similar move, or better still want to use this platform after Multiplex."
Nettie Burke, CEO of CFA described the experience of seeing the platform being installed on behalf of all patients suffering from CF as "surreal".
"It was fascinating just to see this little rope coming out of the sky and then the platform with our big red rose logo and Toby's name appear. The guys worked on securing the SuperDeck™ into place and then we were able to stand on it. Having everyone else turn up has been such an exciting morning and well worth the early get up."
Nettie said there were many ways those interested in helping the plight of patients could get involved.
"CFA receives financial support from three key areas – government, community and corporate. Government funding is where we get most of our funding and then there are the magnanimous individuals out there in the community who get together and fundraise. It's wonderful, then, that there are corporations out there like Preston Hire and Brookfield Multiplex who are willing to partner with us to increase the public's awareness," she said.
"At CFA, we work very hard for three things, advocacy, funding and collaboration. This morning I can honestly say we've ticked all three boxes."
At the conclusion of the event, Nettie spoke briefly with Toby asking him: "You're a very lucky boy. What do you have to say about this platform?"
To which Toby replied, "The platform says my name on it, because it's my platform! The workers put it up there for me."
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Entrepreneurs have found in education a promising niche for investment. The bustling world of startups is already responsible for introducing new platforms, technologies and even teaching models. We have dived in the universe of edtech startups and their contributions to education.
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Education has proven to be such a promising niche for entrepreneurs that startups in the segment have even specific names: edtech startups. Let's go deeper into the concept of edtech startups and how to get the most out of them to promote more entrepreneurial education. There are numerous advantages for both educators and students!
Picture an entrepreneur with an innovative idea, with the potential to solve a problem or create new necessities in the community. Figure this idea developing from relatively low investments, but with a talented group of professionals dedicated to effectively implement the planning.
Add up the potential of that idea to actually work - and also a great risk of failure. To conclude, imagine that this innovative project can easily be replicated in other communities, through small adjustments to the local reality. Basically, this is the ideal scenario for startups, which are relatively new ways of undertaking - and have found in education a lucrative and fulfilling niche.
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A startup is an early-stage company that proposes innovative and promising ideas that have not been tested yet in the market and therefore have a high degree of uncertainty. Undertakings of this type have low initial costs and very high growth expectancy. Successful startups can also create repeatable models, which can be reproduced in other realities with a few adjustments. Venture projects of this type are often linked to research, exame and development of innovative ideas. Companies with these characteristics often arise to meet daily needs that we did not have before. Who could have imagined that cameras would become so indispensable to cell phones a decade ago? Or that would we store photos, videos, music, and other files in a virtual space called a cloud? Or that clocks, garments and smart shoes could help us monitor performance in physical exercise and even improve health?
startup entrepreneurs can not guarantee the success of their projects, precisely because the idea is often extremely innovative.
startup needs to evidence how it will generate profit for investors. Through the business model, entrepreneurs can demonstrate the strategy they will use to generate value in their endeavor.
the company will be able to reproduce the good result with a very few adaptations or customizations.
growing revenue faster than rising expenses - and driving more profit for investors.
In the expanding universe of startups, there are those who bet on contributing in one of the country's most deficit department: education. Specialists in the field argue that edtech startups are one of the most promising sectors in Brazil, with initiatives that propose innovative solutions to change the students' learning experience.
In the midst of traditional teaching strategies, still present in the vast majority of schools, from basic to higher education, edtech startups offers online platforms to teach through game or quiz, as well as videos in a space similar to Netflix . Other entrepreneurs are betting on teaching innovative content: have you thought about enrolling your child in a programming school? There is, moreover, who bets on a period of complete immersion in certain content - a kind of encampment - to make the student a specialist in that area.
1Most schools use traditional teaching strategies, which are sometimes ineffective. Startups, on the other hand, offer innovative solutions.
2The country has very important assessments for the future of students. A good grade in the National High School Examination (ENEM), for example, can define its professional trajectory. Therefore, several entrepreneurs bet on creating platforms or teaching pathways with a focus on ensuring student performance.
3Education does not receive major investments to change this whole scenario and still does not invest in technology to improve education. And this is the opportunity for startups: to offer something new, innovative and capable of solving a problem.
In addition to having various challenges and possibilities, the education are also has a promising market. Take a look:
(kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary education, youth and adult education and special education)
Source: School Census of Basic Education and School Census of Higher Education (Ministry of Education)
is the global investment estimate
for edtech startups by 2020.Source: EdtechXGlobal
Fernando Americano, co-founder of Le Wagon Brasil (company that offers an intensive nine weeks program to teach programming) is one of this branch enthusiasts. The entrepreneur created a mapping of the main Brazilian companies that works in the area, dividing them into the following categories:
Companies that offer content, courses and classes for students to learn via internet are included in this category. Through various portals and platforms the student can study for the ENEM or the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB). The user can also learn how to edit videos, play guitar, draw or cook. The business model of these companies usually charges for the course or stipulates a monthly fee for the users.
For these companies, re-reading notes during class or reviewing the book are not the only study strategies for any test or assessment. Startups proposes more fun and personalized ways to study, making a profit from selling products and solutions to schools.
Those who work in this category are contributing to organize teacher and student routine. They propose strategies to help the educator diagnose students' difficulties in the classroom, prepare assessments, and correct them. For students, it can provide a notebook, which lists all the school commitments. Such ventures also generate value through partnership with educational institutions.
Since programming is a promising language of the future, many people are already willing to teach about technology. Most of these companies do not require a previous degree in the subject and there are various ways to teach offered. Some by means of distance learning courses, others promote the immersion in the world of technology, whether teaching about programming, marketing, digital design or online sales. Startups in this category may charge for the courses they provide, which is a way to make money through technology in education.
Digital literacy is the goal of this type of startups, which seek to awaken the creative and entrepreneurial potential of young people and children. There are those who teach programming, design, or robotics to children through methods such as design thinking or project-focused learning. In this cases, courses are paid for.
In this category there are the most ambitious initiatives, as they try to break with the traditional teaching structure, exploring new ways and methodologies to teach that escapes standards. They propose teaching through experience and practice. Startups from this branch sell to companies their strategy to teach or solve problems.
Although the possibilities are diverse and the gains still difficult to measure, there are those who have reservations when thinking about the future of Edtech Brazilian startups. This happens due the fact that the industry still faces barriers to provide its products from north to south.
One of it, is the lack of quality of country's data networks. Experts pointed out, during a public hearing held by the Brazilian Senate in 2016, that our country still does not have good connectivity indexes. Another study, commissioned by Facebook, puts the country among the 10 in the world with more people disconnected. In this panorama, how to create strategies and products to reach out those who have poor internet connection or do not have network access in your home?
Entrepreneurs also pointed out dealing with the state as one of the difficulties of the sector. Accustomed to a universe of constant change, dealing with the morose and bureaucratic model of the public machine is a challenge to reach the student community on a large scale. In addition, government institutions still have reservations when it comes to investing in technology, mainly because they lack the value that startups can provide for education.
What are the real opportunities to make a difference in Brazil? A study of the Potencia Ventures and Inspirare Institute conducted a study on the educational context in six Brazilian states, which together receive half of the public education budget in the country. The 2013 survey revealed several opportunities for startups in the country, the promising combinations, which focus mainly on changing the education offered to the lower social classes.


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One of the hardest elements to explain to aspiring writers is voice. It's not enough to say 'voice is how you tell the story'. In fact, where voice is concerned, it's easier to show, not tell, and the most effective way to show is by reading aloud. Most of my favourite writers are outstanding users of voice.
For the purposes of this piece, I tried to list everything I believe goes into creating an effective voice. Not so easy. My own best writing comes intuitively, not by means of a conscious intellectual process. Voice emerges from characters and story. Still, here goes:
1. Point of view (first, second, third – tight third, looser third, omniscient narrator – other, such as diaries and documents, visions, dreams)
a) one POV
b) different POVs for different sections
2. Tense (present, past, other)
a) one tense throughout
b) more than one tense
3. Vocabulary / language
a) limited or extensive; does it depend on the POV character?
b) formal or informal
c) modern, archaic, historical
d) idiom – perhaps particular to a character
e) dialect
f) characteristic turns of phrase
g) dialogue vs narrative – different?
4. Sentence structure
a) short, long, varied
b) complete or incomplete sentences, fragments
c) other stylistic quirks, eg preferred punctuation
5. Paragraph length
That all looks a bit bald and dry, but those are some of the elements you'll use to create the voice (or voices) for your novel. And boy, does it make a difference when you do it well! Getting the voice right is critical to producing a story that leaps off the page and, in particular, to making characters real. Expertly used, the right voice can create a whole world.
A flair for voice can lift your work from competent to great. A writer who has the gift can grab us from the first paragraph. Here are some examples:
The lapping of water in his ears. That was the first thing. The lapping of water, the rustling of trees, the odd click and twitter of a bird.
Logen opened his eyes a crack. Light, blurry bright through leaves. This was death? Then why did it hurt so much? His whole left side was throbbing. He tried to take a proper breath, choked, coughed up water, spat out mud. He groaned, flopped over on his hands and knees, dragged himself up out of the river, gasped through clenched teeth, rolled onto his back in the moss and slime and rotten sticks at the water's edge.
He lay there a moment, staring up at the grey sky beyond the black branches, breath wheezing in his raw throat.
"I am still alive," he croaked to himself.
(From The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie)
Lest anyone should suppose that I am a cuckoo's child, got on the wrong side of the blanket by lusty peasant stock and sold into indenture in a shortfallen season, I may say that I am House-born and reared in the Night Court proper, for all the good it did me.
It is hard for me to resent my parents, although I envy them their naivete. No one even told them, when I was born, that they gifted me with an ill-luck name. Phèdre, they called me, neither one knowing that it is a Hellene name, and cursed.
(Opening of Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey)
Well, we lay there in the remains of the hay cave that we had collapsed around us with our energetics. We looked both of us like an unholy marriage of hedgehogs and goldilockses. I laughed and laughed at the relief of it, and she laughed at me and my laughter.
"By the Leddy," she said, "you have the kitment of a full man, you have, however short a stump you are the rest of you."
(from first page of Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan)
In both Tender Morsels and The Blade Itself the writers use different voices for different sections. Kushiel's Dart has a single, very distinctive voice throughout. All three novels provide great lessons in the way effective use of voice can deepen character and draw the reader into the world of the story. Apply the list to those examples and it's clear what tools each writer uses to create that unique voice.
There's no simple, cut and paste solution to voice. It's one of the hardest aspects of writing to master. Breaking the components down into a list is all very well. Using them to construct the perfect voice or voices for your story requires instinct as well as intellect.
Think about the kind of story you are telling. What is most important – plot? Character development and relationships? World building? Is it epic, small-scale, domestic? Consider what factors might govern voice for the POV character(s). Write a sample passage and read it aloud. Does it draw the reader quickly into the world of the book? Create the atmosphere you want? Do we identify with a character immediately?
Ideally, the perfect voice will evolve as the story evolves in your mind. Sometimes your decisions about voice will be based on story factors – certain kinds of voice make it easier to write complex, multi-strand stories, while others enable you to delve deep into the psyche of one or two principal characters. But often voice will come intuitively – you may not realise until later how clever you've been! In the final analysis, it pays to trust your gut feeling.
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About Juliet Marillier
Juliet Marillier has written twenty-two novels for adults and young adults as well as a collection of short fiction. Her works of historical fantasy have been published around the world and have won numerous awards. Juliet is currently working on a historical fantasy trilogy, Warrior Bards, of which the second book, A Dance with Fate, was published in September 2020. She has a collection of short stories, Mother Thorn, coming out in late 2020 from Serenity Press, with illustrations by Kathleen Jennings. When not writing, Juliet looks after Reggie, her elderly rescue dog.


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My mom is awesome! And other musings….12th May 2014 | Closed
Well, hello there… it seems as though it's been ages since I've written anything here. And ages is WAY too long to wait between posts. I've found myself overly depressed, down-trodden, emo, and full of self pity and loathing. And you know what? I'm sick of it. Absolutely sick to death of feeling miserable, helpless […]
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The Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism, in place to monitor the implementation of the Schengen acquis, was strengthened to ensure an effective, consistent and transparent application of the Schengen rules and regulations by the Schengen Member States, while at the same time maintaining a high level of mutual trust between those Member States.
The strengthened mechanism covers all aspects of the Schengen acquis, including external borders, visa policy, the Schengen Information System, data protection, police cooperation, judicial cooperation in criminal matters, as well as the absence of border control at the internal borders and the functioning of the authorities applying the relevant parts of the Schengen acquis. It, furthermore, introduces the possibility to carry out unannounced on-site visits and gives clearer rules for the set up and adoption of evaluation reports and recommendations, as well as for the follow-up of identified deficiencies in Member State's external border control. At the same time, the Commission is given an overall coordinating role for the organization and implementation of the mechanism. This role is to be executed in close cooperation with the Member States.
In practice, the strengthening of the mechanism translates in Schengen evaluations to Member States implemented based on a multi-annual and an annual evaluation programme - for the period 2015-2019, 5 to 7 Member States will be evaluated each year, beginning in 2015 with the evaluation of Austria, Belgium, Germany, Liechtenstein and the Netherlands - and resulting in evaluation reports with concrete recommendations for remedial action. Subsequently, the Member State concerned is required to submit an action plan setting out how it intends to remedy the weaknesses identified. The implementation of the plan will be reviewed on a regular basis. In addition, Member States can be assisted in fulfilling the recommendations via practical and/or financial measures from the Commission, Frontex or other EU bodies. Possible re-visits will allow ensuring that the changes have been implemented.
In the exceptional circumstances where persistent serious deficiencies in a Member State's control of its external borders have been identified and when it is clear that measures taken by the evaluated Member State are not sufficient to ensure the adequate remedy of these deficiencies, border controls may be reintroduced temporarily. However, this is a step of last resort and would be used only if all other measures like operational support from Frontex were ineffective in mitigating a serious threat.


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The first step is always the hardest - it can be overwhelming making changes in your life, but by making small, simple modifications such a reducing the amount of processed food you eat, to taking the stairs instead of the lift are all small but positive steps to a healthier you.
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Thu, 18 October 2018
Throwing it back to one of the best pieces of content of all time - when I did a massive Reddit AMA, sourcing questions from the platform. I Dive right into this one, especially if you missed it online. It's an entirely different experience ;). I answered what I regret from my teens and 20's, why my ultimate vision is, the words that I live by and SO much more. Give this a listen and let me know exactly what you thought.
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Investment science and art - where is the intersection?
Science is what we understand well enough to explain to a computer. Art is everything else we do.
- Donald Knuth, computer scientist
The same could be said for investing. There is the portion of investing that can be rules-based and explained to a computer. It could be the Fama-French model of betas. It could be a set of rules for finding trends. It could be the risk management that measures portfolio volatility. However, this is often not enough to generate high returns.
Advanced investment science now is the revolution in smart beta, but even if we can decompose the return of a fund through smart betas, there is still a lot of the variation that cannot be explained. This is caused by the art of investment management. It is the job of investment analysts through their due diligence to make sense of this art and find the unique intersection between it and the science of investing.


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You exercise because you care about how you look. You've also chosen to have breast augmentation because you care about how you look, and now you're ready to get back to the serious business of sculpting your ever-closer-to-perfect ladyframe.
Restless, and wondering how and when to begin your routine? I asked our own Dr. Nicholas Vendemia for his advice on keeping my post-augmentation clients strong, healthy and SAFE in the gym.
Keep reading for some valuable guidance for active women who have undergone breast augmentation surgery!
Weeks 1-2
According to Dr. V, you'll have to lay low for two weeks, with the exception of static stretching. Try a gentle version of the stretches demonstrated here:
Weeks 2-6
You can add light cardio and lower body workouts after two weeks, but be smart about impact! You don't want to be trying out your newfound bounciness on the treadmill for at least the first four weeks. Stick to low or non-impact machines like the elliptical or the stationary bike. It's ok to work hard. Just don't forget, you're 2 weeks post op, and the implants need time to settle and heal properly. (More on that later.)
Week 6+
At 6 weeks after surgery, Dr. Vendemia recommends starting slowly back into resistance training with low-weight, high-rep exercises designed to recondition the pec major and shoulder girdles since they will be weak and tight. Put into practice, this means starting with kneeling pushups and light dumbbell bench presses. These upper body exercises are not to be attempted until after 6 weeks in submuscular patients and breast reconstruction patients.
Gals who've had subglandular implants may begin upper body weightlifting after 4 weeks. If you've only gone in for an implant exchange or revision, you're out of the game for just one week.
Dr. Vendemia says: "It may be counterintuitive, but core movements like push-ups, bench presses, and isometric exercises are a good way to start building strength after surgery because accessory muscle groups can protect a weak, tight pectoralis. This is a safer strategy than isolating the pec with flyes and cables since it's much more difficult for accessory muscles to "jump in" and save a tight pec that might be close to injury."
Check out this safe modification on the pushup:
Making sure to be extremely careful during your recovery and returning to the gym at the right time will ensure proper healing and placement of the implants. Abrupt, careless exercises and movements can affect the final position of the implant or even cause bleeding to occur. Your best bet is to discuss fitness options with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Dr. V explains further: "If bleeding occurs because of too much activity too early in the recovery period, it increases the patient's risk for developing a capsular contracture in the future. A capsular contracture is a complication in which the scar tissue capsule overgrows and becomes hard and painful. This is a complication that you want to avoid at all costs because it may require additional surgery to fix, and because it tends to recur even after it's fixed."
Exercise and cosmetic surgery are both amazing tools for self-improvement and using them together can have striking results. In the end, if you're patient and intelligent about getting your sweat on, you'll end up with the body of your dreams!
Jason AgnelloCertified Personal Trainer Equinox Fitness Clubs NYC email@example.com
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NOTICE: None of the celebrities or individuals discussed here have ever received treatment, surgery, medical advice, or evaluations from any author, physician, surgeon, or representative of this blog. All images and photos in this article represent models only. No actual patients or clients are shown.


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So essentially, the enemy of my enemy is not my friend, he's just another moronic, entitled turd in the bucket.
A buddy cop movie with an odd-couple pair of psychics. One's powers are fueled by extreme emotions, while the other's powers are blocked by them and require calm meditation to produce; as a result, the first one has developed a firey personality and is constantly overreacting, while the other is deadpan. They eventually figure out that they can work as a team only through careful delegation, and if they work too closely together during an operation they just drag each other down; however, working together in non-emergency situations makes sense because it prevents the kinds of accidental use of powers that occasionally occur when one overreacts & because the other is pathologically indecisive & lacks an intuition for when something might be important in hidden ways.
NO SILVER BULLET: In the late 1980s, a skilled bullshitter with no technical background interviews for and unexpectedly gets a programming job. The day before his work starts, panicing, he decides to snort a large quantity of cocaine and memorize some programming textbooks, but ends up passing out in front of the book, during which time he has a vivid dream: Satan has come to him in the form of Lawrence Talbot, the man who transforms into the titular Wolfman in the Universal film franchise of the same name, and gives him a box of 1024 silver bullets, saying "your blood sacrifice allows you to solve any problem, but of these, four are my accursed share". He woke up with his nose bleeding, blood soaked into the pages of the textbook. He goes to work, and finds that every time he bullshits a solution, not only does it work but it's considered brilliantly successful. As a result, he quickly rises up the ranks, making fewer and fewer technical decisions. By the late 1990s, he is a VC, and firmly believes that he has some kind of subconscious genius. In 1999, he invests all his liquid assets into four startups -- the day before the bubble burst. Two days later, his corpse is found in a bathtub, a copy of this story handwritten beside him, a silver bullet in his brain.


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Embracing Future Opportunities
"My four years at Tyndale have taught me a few things about 'easy' and 'comfortable,' namely that the easiest option is often not the best one," said Rachel Reimer [BA Human Services 2015] at the University College Spring Graduation on May 2, 2015. At the ceremony, both Rachel and Dr. Natasha Duquette offered encouragement to the 77 new graduates.
Rachel, the graduating student speaker, called on her peers to venture into the unfamiliar with boldness, just as she learned to do during her undergraduate studies. "Tyndale has challenged us to grow and given us many opportunities to step outside of 'comfortable,'" she said. This is a good thing, she explained, because it challenges, teaches and develops us. It is in the unknown that we are most aware of our need to rely on God: "I find that He is faithful, and He is good…every time."
Rachel thanked her professors for their guidance and example: "You have taught me what it means to love God not only with all my heart, my soul and my strength, but with all my mind as well." She spoke of how the skills she learned at Tyndale aided her during her year studying at a secular university: "The critical thinking skills I had learned at Tyndale became so valuable in helping me discern the worldview behind what I was being taught, hold it up against Truth, and decide for myself what I thought about it."
Dr. Duquette, Associate Dean of the University College and Associate Professor of English, also encouraged the graduates in her address. "As you go out from this place," she said, "you will need to apply the practical knowledge you have gained… [and] you will need to hold onto the Truth by keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour." She drew on the wisdom of past Christian writers such as Jane Austen and T.S. Eliot to inspire the graduates "to plant trees that will bear fruit in the future."
Dr. Duquette noted the beautiful stained glass windows of Tyndale's Chapel and the blossoming trees outside. "God will send you out to places and people in need of renewal and restoration," she said. "Once you arrive where He has sent you, persevere and keep planting your seeds, knowing the seeds you plant will eventually accomplish that which He has purposed. [This] may be something beyond anything you could ever ask or imagine."
Rachel and Dr. Duquette offered hope for graduates as they step out of the comfortable. Dr. Duquette reflected: "Though it may at times be painful…you will be embracing the Truth in a way that is paradoxically sacrificial and liberating, and deeply restorative of yourself and others."


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