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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post8680357757647112032..comments2020-10-24T23:42:20.929-07:00Comments on Crossdreamers: Jack and Jackie: A dialog about sex and genderSally Molayhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-27521498095360670272013-08-27T00:15:31.397-07:002013-08-27T00:15:31.397-07:00@Eric I am sure fantasies like these compensates ...@Eric

I am sure fantasies like these compensates for much of the confusion and uncertainty we feel when finding ourselves outside the expected norms of soceiety.

But the longing for love and protection should not be pathologized. It is quite common. Your fantasy is actually one of the favorite fantasies of modern women.Jack Molayhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-18775885445480711452013-08-26T13:26:54.440-07:002013-08-26T13:26:54.440-07:00I found your text very interesting. And I kinda f...I found your text very interesting.

And I kinda feel the same. You see, I am… or at least I consider myself a straight man, I don't find men pretty, I don't like down the streets paying attention to "pretty men", nor do I find their bodies attractive, sexually speaking.

But when I imagine myself as a woman… having a relation (not necessary a sex relation, an affective relation) with a man… I LIKE it.

I love the way that women are protected and loved by their men, it's almost as if would reinforce my female status. Like, the idea about me being a helpless woman, that NEED protection, that NEED to loved.
Erichttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-41169994932625260212012-12-31T06:29:38.504-08:002012-12-31T06:29:38.504-08:00There are millions of female to male crossdreamers...There are millions of female to male crossdreamers out there, with a thriving and creative culture. Search for the word 'girlfag'!Jack Molayhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-85096579821818408682012-12-31T01:23:31.413-08:002012-12-31T01:23:31.413-08:00Thanks a lot, I feel like I have a place in the na...Thanks a lot, I feel like I have a place in the natural order of things! I'm biologically female too, I'm disappointed to see that biological female's don't seem to show up with the same condition..Sarahhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-25268241984473452812010-02-28T14:19:45.667-08:002010-02-28T14:19:45.667-08:00There are elements of AGP -- such as admiration, a...There are elements of AGP -- such as admiration, affection, beneficence, and desire for closeness -- that make it much more than *just a sexual fetish*.

Neurotransmitters may be released when we dress, but I have come to believe the release of neurotransmitters is only a piece of the story. It is highly likely that hormones such as oxytocin (and other hormones) get released when we dress -- chemicals associated with Romantic Love.Just Chrishttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-36155351885951357682010-02-28T13:06:44.279-08:002010-02-28T13:06:44.279-08:00I can see that Jackie has become the voice of a ve...I can see that Jackie has become the voice of a very strong inner woman,

I see "Christina" in very much the same way -- a strong inner woman.

while my ego seems weak and less intelligent.

This is how I see myself as a man in comparison to other men.

Very telling...Just Chrishttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-29021142589584356952010-02-28T12:59:51.411-08:002010-02-28T12:59:51.411-08:00The Voice of Anima I've never thought about t...The Voice of Anima

I've never thought about this in terms of Jungian Psychology, but it rings true with me.

I wish I could take credit for the poem, but it is actually taken from a comic called "The Dark Knight Returns".

It's the story of Batman at age 55. He has not been seen by the people of Gotham for 10 years and is thought to be dead.

During this period, Bruce Wayne has fought continually to keep The Batman submerged. He's grown a mustache, taken to drinking, but cracks are starting to appear.

Then one night...Just Chrishttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-34895266848057538432010-02-28T03:27:35.151-08:002010-02-28T03:27:35.151-08:00Carl Gustav Jung, the famous Swiss psychiatrist, d...Carl Gustav Jung, the famous Swiss psychiatrist, developed a theory of archetypes. Basically these are different psychological prototypes, personalities, or behaviors buried in the depth of our unconscious.

These govern the way we behave. To grow is to make these archetypes conscious, and to integrate them into an adult personality (individuation).

There are four main archetypes, according to Jung:

- The Persona, how we present to the world, usually protects the Ego from negative images (acts like a mask)
- The Self, the regulating center of the psyche and facilitator of individuation
- The Shadow, the opposite of the ego image, often containing qualities that the ego does not identify with but possesses nonetheless
- The Anima, the feminine image in a man's psyche; or The Animus, the masculine image in a woman's psyche

These archetypes appear in dreams as figures from our lives and in myths like heroes, villains, demons and angels.

Your poem, Chris, (because it is a poem!) reminds me of the voice of the Anima. When I reread what I have written, I can see that Jackie has become the voice of a very strong inner woman, while my ego seems weak and less intelligent.

There have been times when my inner woman or anima has overwhelmed me psychologically, and when that happens I have found that it helps to imagine her as a separate entity, because when this happens it does feel like I am being possessed.

It is important to keep in mind though, that the ego (the weak man) and the anima (the strong woman) are both part of us. Even those that transition have to find a way of integrating the two.Jack Molayhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-69168845637235376802010-02-27T18:49:27.804-08:002010-02-27T18:49:27.804-08:00This was a great post Jack...I give it 8 out of 10...This was a great post Jack...I give it 8 out of 10!

This is what I imagine my inner lady saying to me...

"The time has come. You know it in your soul, for I am your soul... You cannot escape me. You are puny, you are small, you are nothing--a hollow shell, a rusty trap that cannot hold me. Smoldering, I burn you — burning you, I flare, hot and bright and fierce and beautiful. You cannot stop me, not with wine or vows or the weight of age — you cannot stop me, but still you try. Still you run. You try to drown me out... But your voice is weak."Just Chrishttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-21539119117509919622010-02-26T20:50:56.629-08:002010-02-26T20:50:56.629-08:00the dialogue approach makes things a bit clearer. ...the dialogue approach makes things a bit clearer. There will always be variations of all attributes for every human being, ours just seems to be the most interesting because of what it drives us to do.jessicahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-9290067554763576862010-02-26T14:48:54.716-08:002010-02-26T14:48:54.716-08:00Nice, looking forward to your continuation of the ...Nice, looking forward to your continuation of the dialog. Given the miniscule amount of information about our condition, having your blog here to read is almost like having a safe haven to visit. Sometimes I want a (genetic) woman's body so much I could cry. Knowing I can never have it is frustrating, but at least here we can sort of share that with others with the same issue. Thanks, and keep up the high quality of posts :)firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-75114797020271022992010-02-25T23:08:42.839-08:002010-02-25T23:08:42.839-08:00Yes, a nice masterpiece. I also talk with my inner...Yes, a nice masterpiece. I also talk with my inner woman quite a lot of times. But I am still just a proud queen (the feminine male type); but, perhaps my woman is strongly related to Jackie, that is what I felt after reading the comments of firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472400923228993687.post-68764275636711407412010-02-25T13:50:37.895-08:002010-02-25T13:50:37.895-08:00This is terrific! Jackie really describes the com...This is terrific! Jackie really describes the complexity of the experience, and what it's like not being at one of the nice, understandable ends of all the sliders. Great metaphor, too.Kaseidohttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Fr George David Byers, Fr Joe Coffey, Fr Stuart MacDonald, Fr Tim Moyle, Fr James Valladares, Fr John Zuhlsdorf: witnesses to Divine Mercy along the Road to Jericho. My title for this post mixes two very different Biblical references: Azazel, a demon of the desert from the Book of Leviticus (16: 8-26), and the Priest who passed by a beaten man on the Road to Jericho in the Gospel of Saint Luke (10:25-37). The two accounts have little connection except that they in some way both involve exiles … [Read more...]
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Gravesend lifeboat sent out after three people stuck in mud
PUBLISHED: 12:22 10 February 2016
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Crews were called out at 3.27pm
Gravesend RNLI were sent out yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon after reports two people were stuck in mud in an inflatable tender.
Crews discovered a third person knee-deep in the mud, trying to push the boat into the water.
All three were transferred into the lifeboat with the tender towed alongside.
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This week's Ask the Expert is answered by Ben Rothke CISSP, PCI QSA, Senior Security Consultant at Nettitude.
Ask the Expert: What is the importance of PCI DSS compliance for enterprises?
For enterprises that rely on credit cards – PCI DSS compliance is critical. In fact, if they can't accept credit cards, they might as well turn off the lights and send everyone home.
For Internet businesses, the inability to accept credit cards means that they most likely will have to go out of business. While they still can accept Bitcoin, PayPal and money transfer solutions such as Western Union, cutting off credit card transactions cuts off their main revenue lifeblood.
For brick and mortar businesses, lack of credit card acceptance means a slower death blow. Especially as we are moving to a cashless economy.
Besides being a requirement for any entity that stores, processes or transmits cardholder data, PCI compliance can also be used to negotiate lower rates for cyber security insurance. Firms that are PCI compliant are able to demonstrate that they have a good set of information security controls in place, which makes them more attractive to cyber security insurance underwriters.
Also, in the event of a legal action, PCI compliance can conceivably be used to reduce potential legal liability. When a jury hears that a merchant was PCI compliant, any jury action could likely be reduced, had the jury heard that they were derelict and non-compliant.
But more importantly, non-compliance with PCI will put a merchant at higher risk for credit card theft, and that is where things can get very expensive. Dealing with a breach that results in the compromise of large amounts of credit card data is an extremely expensive exercise. The cost of each card breaches can end up costing hundreds of dollars each. You do the math, and you can see that PCI compliance also makes business sense.
Finally, above and beyond PCI, the need to secure consumer data (including credit card data) is being seen now as a corporate duty. Enterprises are being trusted by their customers to secure that data. In the event they don't meet their duties, that trust will be eroded, which in the end is quite damaging to their reputation and bottom line.
Also, the prescriptive nature of PCI makes it a very useful template in which to build or expand an information security program. With the exception of disaster recovery, the 12 PCI DSS requirements cover all of the core areas around data security. Once a PCI compliance program has been implemented, it can be used as a framework for other initiatives such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley and the like. Using PCI as an overall security framework provides increased security, easier compliance, in addition to cost savings and more.
Finally, PCI compliance costs significantly less than a security compromise. Think of it this way: PCI compliance doesn't cost, it pays.


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Tanzanian superstar, Benard Michael Paul Mnyang'anga popularly know as Ben Polkicks off the year with a new single titled "Wakuone".
The Daxo Chali produced single "Wakuone" is a melodious classic fused with spectacular modulation towards the end.
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Valencia boss Marcelino claims his side have landed themselves a bargain in former Inter midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, who cost €25m.
Valencia redeemed their option to buy Kondogbia on Thursday after a 2017-18 campaign that yielded four goals in 36 appearances from the Frenchman and a Champions League finish in La Liga.
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TWO trailblazers from the interior design industry are teaming up with the Springfield Charitable Association (SCA) to design a "world class" space as part of its redevelopment of the former blood bank at Cupar Street.
Based in Conway Mill, MANI Interior Design's Nicola McArea and Martina Shields explained that their creative flair very much "comes as a package" after the two met at Ulster University's Art College while studying as mature students. Having previously worked for other businesses the pair decided to come together and "do it for ourselves," explained Nicola.
With the Harland & Wolff cranes as a backdrop to their work space within the Mill, Nicola and Martina explained how their everyday view inspired their latest work of bespoke artwork from wallpapers to cushions.
"The other extension of MANI design is our Two Birds off-shoot which brings together industrial landscape, graphics and we have designed wallpaper to incorporate that," said Martina.
Nicola told the Andersonstown News that the duo wanted to design "something that would travel".
"We didn't want to take a picture of the cranes and put it on wall paper, it needed to be quite graphic and eye-catching."
The success of the product is already creating a buzz across the city with Titanic Hotel selecting a wallpaper design along with the Big Lottery offices and the Bullitt Hotel establishing a concession of products in their reception.
After transforming the interior of Kennedy Way based Baillies Coffee Roasters Nicola said that she and Martina will be meeting with SCA's Terry McNeill this month to further discuss the interior work of the Cupar Street space.
"We want to design something really special. It's a great project because it's local and Terry has been great to work with and exchange ideas with.
"There have been ideas brought up of creating, designing a meeting place for older people and we want to do something special. We want to design a centre other designers and charities will look to and show how this is what could be done," she said.
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TWO trailblazers from the interior design industry are teaming up with the Springfield Charitable Association (SCA) to design a "world class" space as part of its redevelopment of the former blood bank at Cupar Street.


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John K. Bahr is a native New Yorker, one of the two principals of Our Town New York and a Renaissance man with a gift for taking complex information and making it light, fun and entertaining. Over the past 40 years, John has lived in Manhattan and abroad with a wide range of experience in the media arts, advertising and culinary industry. John brings his broad knowledge and lifelong experience of New York City to his tours every day.
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Third-quarter earnings season begins in earnest when Alcoa reports results on Oct. 11. For those looking to get a head start on trading earnings, several big names report results this week, including Costco, Yum Brands, Marriot International and Constellation Brands.
Investors have endured the brunt of speculative selling over the last few months. With earnings, we can move beyond speculation and begin adjusting to actual facts. Sellers are betting on a recession, and they may be right.
Recent economic data would seem to suggest that recession is inevitable—as does as a recent report from the Economic Cycle Research Institute. In fact, the leading economic indicators that the institute follows are indicated that a recession may have already begun.
Despite that gloomy prediction, investors tried to move stocks higher last week. A sell-off on Friday erased gains, and the S&P 500 ended the week off 0.44 percent. Once again the action was entirely unpredictable making it difficult for investors and traders alike.
Those trading earnings had an easier time of it. Two of the trades mentioned here last week did quite well. The suggested short of Micron was a winner, with that stock down 14 percent after a very disappointing earnings report. Another winner was the long recommendation of Jabil Circuits; the semiconductor stock gained 10 percent after reporting strong earnings.
Where will the winners be this week? Here are five stocks to trade in advance of third-quarter earnings season.
Yum! Brands
The fast food industry has enjoyed the benefits of expansion overseas. Over the last five years, stocks in the category, including Yum! Brands, have enjoyed significant gains thanks to foreign sales growth.
With speculation of a global slowdown, the run may be coming to an end. Particularly worrisome is China's effort to purposely slow economic activity in order to prevent rampant inflation.
Yum! Brands has beaten average Wall Street profit estimates in three of the last four quarters, including a beat of 5 cents per share in the quarter ended June 30. Analysts were unmoved. Estimates for the current period are a penny per share lower than they were 90 days ago.
For the full year, Yum! is expected to make $2.85 per share, with that number growing 13 percent in the following year to $3.21 per share. At current prices, Yum! trades for 17 times current-year estimated earnings. With a premium valuation, Yum! will need to beat estimates by a wide margin without lowering expectations for the future.
I don't see that happening in an environment of slowing growth. Look for the premium valuation to evaporate after Yum! reports results for the quarter ended Sept. 30 on Tuesday after the market close.
In the middle of swirling economic winds, some companies are performing quite well. Despite a down market, those companies with strong results are being rewarded with lofty valuations. When earnings results confirm that strong performance, richly priced shares can gain additional value—as was the case when Nike released results recently.
Costco reports earnings results for the quarter ended Aug. 30 on Wednesday. During the period in question, the company saw same-store sales gains of 10 percent or more in each of the three months. Wall Street estimates for the quarter inched higher by only a penny per share over the last 90 days. Currently, the average Wall Street estimate is for Costco to make $1.10 per share in the quarter.
For the full fiscal year also ended on Aug. 30, the company is expected to make $3.32 per share. Analysts expect profits to increase by 16 percent in the next fiscal year to $3.84 per share. At current prices, shares of Costco trade for 21 times fiscal-year 2012 average Wall Street estimates.
Given the very strong same-store sales in the quarter, look for Costco to beat estimates by a wide margin. Its business of selling retail goods at discounted prices is perfect for economic conditions that exist today. A premium valuation will take some of the steam from a strong report, but shares should still pop 3 percent to 5 percent.
Helen of Troy
Selling in the market over the last few months has resulted in some perplexing valuation situations, which could be resolved by earnings results. The actual news of earnings helps the market settle on price-based on discounting of future cash flows. One stock with a questionable valuation is Helen of Troy, which reports results for the quarter ended Aug. 30 on Thursday before the market opens.
Since the company reported its prior-quarter results in early July, shares have lost 30 percent. Those losses make little sense considering the company beat average Wall Street estimates in the quarter by 2 cents per share. Analysts looking forward don't seem to agree with sellers in the market. For the quarter ended Aug. 30, estimates have been adjusted lower by just 3 cents per share over the last 90 days.
For the current fiscal year ending Feb. 28, 2012, the average Wall Street estimate for profits is $3.40 per share, or 2 cents per share lower than the estimate was 90 days ago. In the following year, profits are expected to grow by 11 percent to $3.77 per share. At current prices, Helen of Troy trades for just seven times current-year estimates.
Look for the company to beat slightly reduced expectations for the quarter. With the stock trading so cheaply, gains after the report could exceed 10 percent. I would trade long the stock before the report.
Robbins & Meyers
Robbins & Meyers is an industrial company that makes specialized machinery for the pharmaceutical, energy and chemical markets across the globe. It is the sort of company that would struggle if indeed we are in the midst of a global recession. No wonder the stock is down more than 30 percent since the beginning of July.
The expectation is that operating profits will be weak in coming quarters. On Friday, fellow industrial company Ingersoll-Rand lowered its forecast for the future, sending shares lower. On Thursday before the market opens, Robbins & Meyers reports earnings for the quarter ended Aug. 30.
The average Wall Street estimate for the quarter has not changed in the last three months. For the full year also ended Aug. 30, the company is expected to make $2.33 per share. That number is expected to grow by 30 percent in the next fiscal year.
With the stock trading for just 15 times current fiscal-year estimated earnings, Robbins & Meyers looks cheap—but can you trust the numbers from Wall Street? If Ingersoll-Rand is any indication, you cannot. I would look for a reduced forecast from the company when it reports results. The actual performance for the quarter is likely to matter little. I expect the stock to fall further from current levels.
Constellation Brands
Wine and beer company Constellation Brands reports earnings results for the quarter ended Aug. 31 on Thursday before the market opens. If there is one business that should be booming during these difficult times, you'd think it would be the alcohol industry. There certainly is no shortage of consumers wanting to drown their sorrows.
Shareholders of Constellation Brands might want to drown their sorrows too; the stock is down 21% since the beginning of July. That is not the sort of action you'd expect for what should be a defensive stock. Recession or not, wine and beer sales are likely to remain stable—we shall see just how stable when earnings are released.
Over the last four quarters, the company has exceeded the average Wall Street estimate for profits. For the Aug. 31 quarter, the average Wall Street estimate has increased by 4 cents per share over the last 90 days to 66 cents per share. For the full year ending Feb. 28, 2012, the company is expected to make $1.98 per share, with that number growing 9 percent to $2.15 per share in the following year.
At current prices, Constellation Brands trades for 9 times current fiscal-year estimated earnings. Given the company's operating performance previously it is likely to beat Wall Street estimates. Shares should improve accordingly with a strong report.
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Travel does not need to be stressful.
Tourism is a joy when actually enjoyed.. rather than rushing to get as much done in little time. Traveling with three young ones (well actually one is a teenager) I've learned to enjoy the travel, rather than stress over it.
We spent a day in Boston playing tourist and here is what we did..
Start with the 'Freedom Trail'
I did not want to take a tour, or get a guide, who would rush us. We instead downloaded the free Freedom Trail Podcast, and ran it while we started the trail in Boston Common. The girls would rewind and listen to the parts they missed, and we decided how long we wanted to stay at a point.
Realize that not every point of interest is 'interesting'
While we completed the trail, some points were more interesting than the others, and that is ok. Take your pick of the fascinating spot and enjoy it at your leisure.
Some of the points of interest, interesting to us were..
The point of the first public school ☝
Quincy market is of course the most favorite ☝
The Boston Harbor was fascinating ☝
And oh of course do check the information center at the Harbor. We actually stopped to enjoy the introduction to the owls in the area …
Relish the stops that you take instead of rushing to the finish line
The girls especially enjoyed the street performers, the merry go round at the Harbor and the fountain.. more than the history tour. And that is ok!
Don't leave without eating the famed Lobster roll!
We four were absolutely clear what we wanted for lunch… LOBSTER! And we decided to use the opportunity to have the freshest and juiciest lobster roll at the Legal seafood restaurant, who have their own fresh catch of the day and price changes daily as per market standard. Needless to say, we left stuffed and happy.
That's all for our trip for now… until next time.. when we ENJOY another trip.


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Black Hills Corp- Senior Administrative Assistant (Rapid City, SD)Posted: March 30, 2016 Filed under: Local Jobs Comments Off on Black Hills Corp- Senior Administrative Assistant (Rapid City, SD)
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PAY RANGE: $20 – $28 per hour (DOQ)
CLOSING DATE: This position will close on April 5, 2016.
LOCATION: Rapid City, SD
Provide clerical, administrative and secretarial support for Group Vice President, Electric Operations and Group Vice President, Natural Gas Utilities.
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- Five or more years of experience in an administrative assistant or office management role supporting department leaders required.
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The 134th AES Convention begins tomorrow, 4 May, at Rome's Fontana di Trevi Conference Centre. After PSNEurope's May edition went to press, complete with a full AES preview, even more Convention highlights were being announced. The first of which is the Convention's Spatial Sound Track, described by the AES as "one of the most comprehensive overviews on this increasingly important and highly topical field". "Reviewing the many authoritative papers and workshops submitted for the 134th AES Convention, the committee recognized a prevalence of 3D sound-related proposals," said AES executive director Bob Moses. "It became apparent that we had enough perceptive, well-researched events to establish a formal Spatial Sound Track. By assembling nearly two dozen-papers and four timely workshops into a dedicated block, we can direct 3D sound-focused attendees to a comprehensive overview on this topical field." Spatial Sound Track will include paper sessions on perception, recording and production, binaural audio, 3D microphone and loudspeaker systems Ambisonics and wave field synthesis. Workshops will include the following: Applications of 3D Audio in Automotive, Properties of Auro 3D Room Signals, Bernstein and Beethoven in 3D and 3D Audio: Produce the New Dimension? On a related note, on Monday 6 May, the AES will host the ImmersAV Jazz Concert featuring The Greg Burk Trio, performed at the Saint Louis College of Music. Robert Schulein, president and owner of RBS Consultants, an international acoustical consulting firm will be making a combined binaural and HD video recording for downloading from the AES web site following the Convention. The audio/video recordings will be formatted for both headphone and loudspeaker listening (via cross talk cancellation), for subsequent viewing by AES members. This will allow attendees an opportunity to attend the event live and to recreate the experience later by means of a surround audio with video recording process compatible with today's consumer viewer/listening technology. www.aes.org
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Spatial sound takes centre stage at the 134th AES Convention, which begins tomorrow in Rome, with a formal Track as well as the ImmersAV Jazz Concert, which will be recorded and made available for members in surround audio.


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All The Times BEYONCÉ Bounced Back Like A True Queen!
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Beyoncé is hailed as royalty especially by her legions of fans—the Beyhive! She has become an unstoppable force in the music industry since her debut as part of the popular group Destiny's Child. Throughout those years, the R&B legend has had her share of ups and downs, sometimes in the literal sense. Scroll down below and get inspiration from Queen Bey herself on how to pick yourself up again every time you fall.
When she almost fell on the stairs during a Nashville concert, but handled it like a real queen.
When you're thiiiiiiisss close to tripping over some stupid shit but then you remember you're a bad bitch pic.twitter.com/NuhUs8wVw1— Baby Dee (@Hey_Candis) August 24, 2018
Remember when she managed to make a near-tumble during her 2016 Super Bowl Half Time Show look like it's part of the routine?
If @Beyonce can style out that fall, you can get through Monday 👊 #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/cguPMHyJ3S— Dazed (@Dazed) February 8, 2016
When she slipped on stage during a performance of "Irreplaceable"
That one time Bey and baby sis Solange adorably fell on-stage at Coachella
Another fave moment was when Bey tried to pick up Solange and they fell lol pic.twitter.com/VWhkJqHXqS— agerenesh ashagre (@agerenesh) April 22, 2018
When she stopped security from escorting a fan who pulled her into the audience because she thinks "he just got excited"
When her long gown made her stumble a bit so she pulled it up like royalty
Walking down to sing my top 5 favorite Beyoncé song of all time, Resentment. She stumbled a bit BUT I STAN A REAL ASS QUEEN THAT DONT FALL (all the time). pic.twitter.com/bgzhch3ygO— JayAyeEff (@HeadCheerTator) August 27, 2018
Perhaps the most talked about was when she took a hard fall on the face during an Orlando show back in 2010. Ouch!
But she always gets back up and continues to give it her all like that time she tripped during the last show of the Mrs. Carter World Tour. We stan an irreplaceable queen!


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Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center – Overton, Texas • May 6, 2017
FINANCE COMMITTEE – Jim-Bob Trant
Jim-Bob Trant presented the financial statement for the first quarter ending March 31, 2017. In comparison to the first quarter of 2016, ABBA is doing well. Total Registration and Transfer Income has a slight increase of $8,449.23 primarily due to increases in transfers and DNA parent verifications. Communications income increased by $12,956.46 due to new member fees and annual dues. Performance Income decreased by $2,500.00 due to fewer bulls sold. There are also some expenses associated with the Bull Development and Marketing Program that are expected to level out in time. Sales income, which is basically the International Brahman Sale shows a decrease of about $3,500.00 due to a reduction in sale lots. Interest Income is basically the same which gives a Total income for the first quarter in 2017 of $294,240.45 versus $283,237 in 2016, a difference of about $11,000. On the Expense side, Administrative/Office expenses are up $109,000 versus $105,000 compared to this time last year. There are many line items that account for that but this is a difference of about $3,300. The Communications expense has increased significantly due to overtime fees for allotted time we contracted for in 2016 that were actually billed and paid the first part of this year. The Communications Committee is keeping a close tab on this for 2017. Total Communications Expenses are $36,729 versus $12,336 from last year. Membership Directory expenses are significantly higher due to some of the ads not being paid for. Show expense difference is due to the 3-judge panel, which we did not have this year. Total Show Expense difference of $9,600. Total Expenses this quarter are $187,520.16 versus $155,917.64. Net income for the first quarter is $106,720.29 compared to $127,319.60 in 2016. Basically Registrations/Transfers are pretty much the same. In the Balance Sheet under Checking and Savings we have a total of $1,578,714.16. Total Current Assets $1,638,135.63, Total Fixed Assets of $2,500.00, Total Other Assets of $17,892.00 with Total Assets of $1,658,527.63. Under Liabilities and Equity we have Total Prepaid fees of $43,527.72, Total Taxes Payable of $2,945.21 with Total Liabilities of $48,034.89. Under Equity we have a Total Net Worth of $1,466,141.18, Total Equity of $1,610,492.74 with a Total Liabilities and Equity of $1,658,527.63.
Investments handled by Chilton Capital are continuing to do extremely well. Ending value of Chilton account ending March 31, 2017 is $694,393.02. This is a 13.78% return for the last 14 months.
Secretary/Treasurer pointed out that the DNA Parent Verification income line item reflects a total of $13,191 for the first quarter in 2017 compared to $4,413 in 2016. This is a net amount and the Executive Committee is going to pay close attention to this number. They feel it is their due diligence to make sure ABBA makes little to no money from DNA parent verifications. The goal with DNA is not to make any money from the membership. In future reports a DNA Parent Verification line item will be added to the expense side of the financial statement. These accounts will be watched closely; however, he also noted that this does not take into account the man hours to get the DNA work processed.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE – Joe Ward
The Communications Committee is focusing on ways to better communicate with the ABBA membership. They are working the following areas and have initiated plans to better connect with the membership.
1. Work on making the ABBA website more user friendly.
2. Update and fix the ABBA Website Search Functions.
3. Make the Report Problem feature, currently on ABBA website, more prominent and easier to find.
4. Review and streamline the membership database and facilitate the use of this information in the future.
5. The possibility of streamlining future event coverage in an effort to cut costs is being investigated.
6. iPhone and compatibility issues on the ABBA website are being investigated.
7. Several methods to encourage online registration are underway. In the future, new members will receive a prominently displayed document with their membership packets explaining the online registration process and the cost saving benefits, a flash banner will be added to the Website promoting online process, e-blasts will include this information and posts will be added to social media efforts.
8. An additional ad in the Arkansas Cattle Business Magazine will be placed featuring ABBA Past President, Dr. Ricky Hughes.
9. Future ad campaigns focusing on registered purebred American Brahman genetics and their merits versus other derivative breeds will be placed.
10. Current communications efforts are being reviewed and cost saving measures will be reviewed for future communication efforts.
11. In addition, other promotional items for the ABBA shopping cart are being looked at.
The Show Committee has selected the following sub-committees for 2017: The Color Committee – Will Detering, Jerry Wood and Steamer Swaner were selected. The Judge Replacement Committee – Patricia Collins, Randall Tipp and Bill Nettles were selected.
The Committee discussed and reviewed the New Color Rule in effect; however, no changes were made. If the schedule permits, the Show Committee plans to host a Judging Seminar in conjunction with the 2017 National Brahman Show and ABBA International Field Day to be held in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Plans to invite the International Committee and Collegiate Judging teams in the area will be made.
RESEARCH and BREED IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE – Larry Barthle
The Research and Breed Improvement Committee reported a great meeting with the participation of 11 members, interim ABBA Vice President Gerald Young as well as Dr. Charles Long and Dr. Ron Randel of Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Overton.
They reviewed the Ranch to Rail Program. There are 40 steers consigned by three breeders. The committee will look into dividing the pens by age, tightening the days for slaughter, increasing the size of sire groups for awards, and possibly moving the location. These items will be discussed at the September meeting for next year.
The committee reviewed the Bull Test. Dr. Ron Randel recommended that the age for scrotal measurements for yearling bulls for EPD data be changed to 4-16 months of age (420-480 days). This will be effective May 6, 2017. The BHIR frame score formula will be used for the Bull Test. They will be working on each Index area of Bull Test to raise accuracy. ADG, IMF, REA, BW, and Scrotal. The bulls will be tagged with an ear tag with number and ABBA logo to be placed during the test.
The committee motioned and approved a Better Beef Contest to be held at the All American Show on July 4. Any scanning adjustments will reflect BHIR parameters and all results will be stored for possible ABBA use. The awards will be presented as follows: $250 – high marbling quality and Yield Grade Bulls and heifers, $250 – top retail product, and $500 – top scanning Retail Product – REA, BF, Adj Wt./day of age.
The Brahman Index Formulation sub-committee headed up by Dr. Mike MacNeil includes: Dr. David Riley, Dr. Joe Paschal, Jim-Bob Trant and John Coleman Locke. They will work with Dr. MacNeil on the Index to develop the parameters and weights that will go into the Index; however, the committee will focus on EPDs first.
The committee recommended that ABBA create a Calving Ease EPD and to continue calculating BW Maternal EPD, but not publish them.
The committee will work with Communications Chairman, Joe Ward to focus on making the ABBA website more user friendly. Presently members cannot pull up trait leaders on smart phones. Also, they will work on facilitating the transfer of data into excel.
They will also work with the Marketing Committee to help promote the bull test sale.
The International Brahman Performance Summit was reviewed. It was agreed that we need better communication and better transfer of data.
The committee has initiated a process where ABBA will audit the Performance system by going through current calculations for accuracies. The committee appointed to work on this is: Dr. David Riley, Dr. Mauricio Elzo, Dr. Jim Sanders and Dr. Joe Paschal.
The committee has some concerns with the youngest class at the 2017 All American (Jan. 1 – Feb. 28, 2017) (127-185 days). It will be hard to record performance on these calves.
The committee will work together with the International Committee to develop a program to be held during the 2017 National Brahman Show.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE – Carson Watkins
The ABBA Youth Activities Committee is working on the 2017 All American National Junior Show to be held in Texarkana, AR July 3-8, 2017. Plans are underway, the entry packets are available on the ABBA website www.brahman.org. Everyone is encouraged to download the packet and submit entry forms to the ABBA office prior to the deadline of May 26, 2017.
In an effort to ensure that all juniors are given the opportunity to run for AJBA positions, the Committee recommends that each state elects a candidate to run for AJBA Officer and Director positions. They will be required to pass a test, interview process and election. These steps will be repeated at the All American for Officer and Director positions. Attendance at a Leadership Conference Camp will also be required.
The committee is working on a Napkin fundraiser. If you have not already done so, there are currently 125 spots available. Please contact the ABBA office or AJBA Director if you are interested in purchasing a spot at a fee of $100.
The committee is looking at changing the All American possession date to June 1 for future All American Junior shows. This will be discussed further at their September meeting.
The Australian Exchange Scholarship age was extended to 18-26 years of age.
The committee agreed that the 2-strike policy of Code of Conduct be required of all AJBA members not just AJBA Directors.
MARKETING COMMITTEE – Barry Smith
The Marketing Committee reviewed the 2017 ABBA National F1 and TBA sponsored Brahman Sale held March 18, 2017 in Caldwell, Texas. The committee is considering the possibility of ABBA managing the F1 sale in the future. A sub-committee of: J.D. Sartwelle, Jr., Kenneth Allen and Terry Novak was appointed to investigate the feasibility of this and will report back to the committee.
The committee reviewed 10 years of F1 Program data. They reviewed the positive aspects of the program and the fee structure for the ear tag program. They will contact F1 producers to get information on the real value of the F1 tag and look further into the fees related to the F1 ear tags.
The Marketing Committee plans to meet with the Communications and Research and Breed Improvement Committees to determine what data we can use in the future and how we can plan to market and communicate this information better.
The Marketing Committee plans to review the ABBA International Brahman Sale. Chairman, Barry Smith will meet with the ABBA office and report back at next meeting.
The Marketing Committee plans to organize an event to be held sometime during the International Brahman Show in Houston, Texas where members will have an opportunity to take cattle for sale to a central location near Houston to be viewed by prospective buyers. A survey to the membership will be mailed. Please be sure to be on the lookout for the survey and return to the ABBA with your comments and whether you would be interested to participate in this activity.
An F1 newsletter will be developed in the future, be sure to be on the lookout for the newsletter. Also, be sure that an email address is on file or added to your F1 membership so that you may receive the newsletter in the future.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE – Dr. Scott Satterfield
The International Committee reviewed the highly successful International Brahman Performance Summit held May 5 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton. Five international producers representing their respective countries of South America were invited to meet with the ABBA Research and Breed Improvement and International Committees. This meeting was well attended with about 50 people. ABBA staff, Officers, Directors, members and Texas A&M staff from College Station and Overton were in attendance. The Committee is very excited with the results of this meeting. Much discussion and dialogue took place which will assist the ABBA in efforts to expand and promote the globalization of ABBA's performance program and efforts. The Committee plans to continue to work together with the Research and Breed Improvement Committee on future measures to expand research and promotional efforts internationally. The committee thanks Dr. Long and the Texas A&M Extension Service at Overton for their assistance in providing the venue for this meeting. As a result of the meeting, the International Committee plans to host a joint field day in conjunction with the National Cebu Show in Panama, June 2-3. ABBA will organize a delegation to attend this event and will work together with CRICEPA President, Rodolfo Moreno, and the National Cebu Show to host this event. Plans are underway to meet with government officials of IDEAP and CRICEPA for future plans on a joint Performance Study. Plans for another Performance Summit are being considered.
The committee will host an ABBA International Field Day to be held during the 2017 National Brahman Show in Hattiesburg, MS. Mrs. Carolyn Falgout of K-Bar Farms will host this event at her Mississippi Division location and everyone is invited to attend. A large international attendance is expected and we are looking forward to an exciting event.
October 2 – Cattle Arrive
October 4 – ABBA International Field Day 1–6 PM
October 5-6 – National Brahman Show
The ABBA Trade Mission to Vietnam resulted in immediate results. A second shipment of 10 head of Red Brahman bulls were shipped to the AI center near Hanoi and a third shipment for another 10 head is underway. We received interest from a group of scientists and government officials on the development of a Breeding Center near Ho Chi Min City and Dr. Paschal has provided detailed information regarding basic information and infrastructure necessary for the development of this center. The International Committee plans to meet with Vietnam officials for further plans and reverse trade mission.
The committee reviewed the upcoming international events and are making plans to attend these events, provide ABBA judges, speakers and organize U.S. delegations.
The Genetic Development Center in Navasota, Texas hosted a highly successful International Field Day and the committee commended Gustavo Toro and his staff for helping us raise funds for the International Committee. To date the committee has a total of $17,038 in the International Committee account.
MEMBERSHIP/MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE – Larry Ford
The ABBA Membership/Member Services Committee is continuing efforts to welcome new members by making personal phone calls or contacting them via email or a personal letter. Committee members take this opportunity to direct them to the ABBA website where they can find detailed association information, calendar of events, registration information and conduct animal searches. ABBA thanks the Membership/Member Services Committee for their extra effort.
The 2017 ABBA Membership Convention, to be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Hotel in Kissimmee, Florida, is underway. The convention will take place September 22-23. A welcome reception hosted by the Florida Cattlemen's Museum will kick off the event. A unique tour of ranches will set this year's convention aside from all others. Plans to visit some of the most historic and largest cattle ranches in the state of Florida are underway. Participants will load buses to tour Deseret Ranches, Double C Bar Ranch owned by former ABBA President Jimmy Chapman, and Kempfer Cattle Co. owned by current ABBA President George Kempfer and Henry Kempfer. A representative from the University of Florida will be giving educational presentations on the buses between ranch visits. Mark your calendars! This is a convention that you will not want to miss! Join us for a little bit of fun in the Florida sunshine state, educational opportunity and much fellowship. For hotel information, registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit the ABBA website www.brahman.org.
The committee purchased and distributed ABBA Membership Convention t-shirts to ABBA Directors and Committeemen to help promote the convention, they will be worn at various Brahman events between now and the convention. The committee will also have a booth at the 2017 All American Show this summer with detailed information and registration forms. Make plans to attend this event!
In an effort to facilitate registration and transfer information to ABBA members, the committee is working on updating and posting the Rules for Registering and Transferring Brahman Cattle booklet. It will be posted on the ABBA website and should be a helpful tool where members can easily find the requirements for registering and transferring cattle. This will also help defray frequently asked questions by members to the ABBA office.
The Membership Committee also recommended several other updates to the ABBA website. They will be working with Armelinda, AgTown and Joe Ward of the Communications Committee on these updates.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – George Kempfer
The Executive Committee has met several times since the Annual Membership meeting in Houston regarding the Long Range Plans and Executive Vice President Search.
The ABBA Executive Vice President Search Committee interviewed two candidates and has made an offer to one of the applicants. The Committee will report back to the Board for final decision.
An ABBA Registry Workshop was held prior to the Committee and Board of Directors meeting. The workshop was focused to answer any questions regarding the Long Range Plans for ABBA. It was well attended and many questions were answered with great discussion. All ABBA Directors were informed of the upcoming deadlines, the reasons for considering the move of the ABBA registry to the Houston office, costs related to the move and fee increases necessary to make these changes. A major focus will be made to educate the membership on the online enhanced user procedures and registry. This service will be a more effective and efficient way for processing your work. All members are encouraged to sign up as Enhanced Online Users. The application form can be found on the ABBA website under the BHIR/FORMS tab, under FORMS.
The committee heard a DNA Rules Proposal from Barry Smith and Carl Lambert. The proposals were discussed with no action taken.
The financial status of the association was reviewed and the committee heard a report from Secretary/Treasurer, Jim-Bob Trant.
In an effort to track DNA income and expenses the Committee has asked Armelinda to add an Expense line item to the financial statement as well as keep an hourly record of time spent on the processing of DNA work.
The Committee agreed to meet with the ABBA CPA to review the ABBA Tax Return.
The Executive Committee reviewed and approved a list of new ABBA Memberships for the month of April/May 2017.
The committee heard a report from Armelinda Ibarra on the new component added to the enhanced online system regarding the release of AI certificates. ABBA members now have the ability to view the number of AI certificates released to them as well as how many certificates have been used.
The committee heard a report from ABBA Interim Executive Vice President, Gerald Young on the 2017 All American National Junior Show. He and Dustin Black travelled to Texarkana to view the facility. Preparations are underway, due to some changes to the venue for the Public Speaking program, there will be a savings of about $4,400. A night watchman will be added this year, lunch will be provided on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and name badges for staff will be prepared by Dustin to help identify staff. This will help identify key individuals that will provide information and assistance to junior members and parents during the show.
The committee heard a report on the 2017 ABBA Membership Convention.
The committee is looking into replacing the ABBA vehicle.
The committee discussed the DNA rules and unintended consequences of these rules. The DNA rules will stay as is, however, further investigation on the possibility of grandfathering in the old bulls and cows that met the blood typing requirements at the time of their collection will be conducted.
These summaries were originally posted by the American Brahman Breeders Association on its website www.Brahman.org.


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These 3 Lists Can Help Singles Find a Great Mate
Accomplishing any goal is usually a step by step process, starting with gaining clarity about just
what we want. Yet too many people do not give the first step sufficient care. If your goal is a good marriage, it can be helpful to first identify qualities you need in a marriage partner.
Gaining Clarity
I ask participants in my "Marry with Confidence" workshops for women to make three lists:
- Traits wanted in a partner.
- Qualities in themselves a future partner will probably appreciate.
- Traits in themselves that could benefit from improvement,
Here are the instructions for creating these lists, and the rationale for each one:
List #1: Traits Desired in Your Potential Partner
List ten traits you want in a partner. Then look over your list and note which qualities are essential. Doing so will help you to separate wants from needs. For example, a person might state that she or he wants a person of a certain height or occupation but realize this is a want, not a need. The same person might have omitted to list good character traits like kindness, empathy, and a good sense of humor, which are more likely to foster a good, lasting marriage than relatively superficial considerations.
Hannah, a participant in one of my "Marry with Confidence" workshops, was in a relationship with a newly divorced man. She described him as "too clingy and needy." When she read her list of essential qualities she wanted in a husband, I sensed that something important was missing. I asked her if she'd like to eliminate one of the qualities she'd listed and replace it with "emotionally stable." She liked that idea, met a more suitable man, and married him a year later.
List # 2: Traits a Partner is Likely to Appreciate in You
List ten traits in yourself that a partner is likely to appreciate. We all have strengths and it's important to recognize them. By knowing that you have much to offer to a relationship, you'll project the kind of self-confidence that attracts a potential partner.
List # 3: Qualities in Yourself with Room to Improve
Humility is important too. This list can be the hardest: Write down five traits in yourself where there's room for improvement. Doing so serves as a reminder that no one, not even you or me, is perfect. So we should accept some less than ideal aspects of how a partner functions as long as the big picture is good, especially if we expect the person to accept us and our shortcomings.
Striving for Self-improvement Is Good — Within Limits
Now there are people like Kate who complains, "Why don't I meet anyone?" She is attractive, accomplished and into self-improvement. She reads books and introspects about how she can become a better person and correct her imperfections. But she doesn't go out or reach out in ways to meet someone. She thinks she needs to fix herself totally inside first.
Self-improvement is important and a lifelong process for anyone who wants to grow personally. A believer in self-growth, I'm the author of a self-help book, Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love which fosters personal growth in individuals and couples.
So read the books, take the classes, and try out whatever activities you feel will help you become who you want to be. But getting out where you can meet and mingle is vital.
Everyone has issues, so please do not believe the myth that you have to be perfect before you can be in a relationship. In fact, marriage can be the ultimate growth experience as we continually learn to be less self-centered and more other-centered as we and our partner expand our ability to empathize with each other and to do what is best for our relationship.
For Some Situations, Counseling or Therapy Can Help
Minor imperfections in yourself should not hinder you from marrying. Yet if you sense that a self-defeating pattern is getting in your way, seeking counseling or therapy from a licensed clinical social worker, psychologist, or other well-trained professional who is a good fit for you can help.
A common negative pattern is to find fault with and reject potential good marriage partners and involve oneself in casual relationships. By gaining self-understanding, you're more likely to resolve an internal conflict, gain self-acceptance and confidence, and make wise choices about dating and relating.
Your Lists Are the Key
While there is no guarantee that your partner will possess every trait on your well thought out list, it is quite possible that he or she will have all or most of them. When we are clear about what we want, an internal process happens by which we screen out people who do not possess the desired qualities and attract those who do.
So do make your lists. Review and revise them, and perhaps share them with a supportive, insightful friend until you feel they are accurate. By doing so, you'll gain clarity about what you need, confidence about what you have to offer, and the kind of humility that is likely to make you a fine marriage partner.
Note: Names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those mentioned in this article.
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European Bond Prices Increase As Treasurys Help Fuel Advance
LONDON -- European bond prices mostly rose Monday, led by gains in Treasurys, which benefited modestly from the dollar's strength.
Tuesday's last trading session for the June Bund-futures contract contributed to the gains in euro-zone government bonds.
The weak euro weighed on bonds. The unified currency hit a record low of $1.0260 early Monday...
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Having a loved one that struggles with an addiction can be a challenge for an entire family as well as their social circles. In many cases, it can be difficult to understand how best to help a loved one struggling with addiction. Their wants and needs may differ from yours, and yours may differ from professionals who can treat them. The holidays can be a hard time for those struggling with addiction. Valentine's Day in particular can be extra challenging. For loved ones of those struggling with an addiction, here are some key steps to consider as Valentine's Day approaches and feelings of loneliness are amplified.
Addictions can be caused by a number of underlying root issues. In some cases, people who struggle with addiction feel unable to control their lives. In many cases, loved ones can jump to conclusions and suggestions when issues arise. Often times, just being around to listen can be a big help during recovery. If an individual expresses the desire to be alone on Valentine's Day, their desire is valid. On the flip side, if they indicate that they are lonely and need someone around to comfort them, making time for support could be a good idea as well.
Be Supportive, Not Judgemental
It can be difficult to temper internal feelings about a loved ones addiction while they are enduring the pain of their addiction. While professional treatment should always be one of the first steps to recovery, those suffering from addiction will often need to arrive at the desire to enter treatment with the help of loved ones.This is not a process that can be forced. If done incorrectly, those who need treatment may stray away from recovery if they feel judged and admonished. Finding the delicate balance between support and tolerance can determine when and if a loved one is ready to enter treatment.
Be Prepared
When a loved one is struggling with substance abuse and addiction, it is important to be ready to lead them to a treatment program when they are ready. Preparation could include visiting treatment center options, meeting with counselors and therapists or potentially getting a loved one on a waiting list in anticipation treatment. The more information that is one's disposal when a loved one is ready to accept help, the more likely they will be able to enter treatment sooner than later.
Valentine's Day can be particularly painful for anyone struggling with an addiction, but it can also provide a space for breakthrough and present opportunities for loved ones to jumpstart the recovery process. By offering love and support and being prepared, loved ones can help those struggling with substance abuse tackle the emotions that the holiday brings and be ready for action when their loved one is ready for treatment.


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Challenges and opportunities in a new payments landscape
More than 200 delegates from the German financial community gathered on 26 April at the Maritim Hotel conference centre for the SWIFT Business Forum Frankfurt. The overarching theme of the event was set by Michael Formann, Head of SWIFT Germany and Austria, in his welcome remarks: the rapidly changing payments landscape, the opportunities and challenges of this development for established players and the role and initiatives of SWIFT in this context. In their opening speeches Stephan Müller, Chair NMG SWIFT Germany, SWIFT Board Member, Divisional Board Member and Group CIO, Commerzbank, and Gottfried Leibbrandt, Chief Executive Officer of SWIFT, set out the main trends that are shaping the industry's future: shifts in consumer behavior, regulatory initiatives that aim to open up banking models eg. PSD2, compliance pressure, and technology disruption.
The speakers gave an overview of SWIFT's core initiatives: the global payments innovation initiative (SWIFT gpi) as the new standard for cross-border payments; SWIFTNet Instant as the single gateway to connect seamlessly to multiple instant payments systems which in Europe will enable access to both the Eurosystem's TIPS and EBA Clearing's RT1 in the first instance and then later to the combined T2/TIPS/T2S platform; the Customer Security Programme (CSP) and SWIFT's portfolio of Financial Crime compliance services. Both speakers made it clear that customer expectations for payments providers are rising continuously. Leibbrandt pointed out that the flow of innovation has changed and whereas in the past, innovations started in wholesale markets and then found their way into retail markets, today, innovation starts in retail markets and sets the standard for wholesale markets. Müller shared this observation, saying that people that send instant messages via WhatsApp every day don't understand why they cannot send payments just as quickly and easily.


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North Pacific airline route development: Part 1 - Market growth and the Asian airlines' strategies
The North Pacific market has expanded well above global averages over the past five years and looks set to continue to expand rapidly. There are great differences in the performances of Asian and North American airlines, just as regulatory variances between their respective governments influence growth rates.
Today round two in the battle for the trans-Pacific market has begun. In the last decade ultra-long-haul non-stops by Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines, were introduced – and each withdrawn recently. Meanwhile, more northerly-based Cathay Pacific's non-stops to east coast North America have grown strongly. Hub power has been a core value; Bangkok and Singapore were geographically disadvantaged (fuel-inefficient aircraft did not help the cause). Kuala Lumpur, whose Malaysia Airlines did not have non-stops, was a smaller and less effective hub that caused MAS ultimately to withdraw one-stop Los Angeles and New York service.
Over the past decade the trans-Pacific duelling was among North and Southeast Asian airlines, as their North American airline peers remained preoccupied with bankruptcy, followed by consolidation. Now, with airlines on both sides of the Pacific contesting the market, the new fight for trans-Pacific markets is among the regions: Seoul versus Hong Kong, Seattle versus San Francisco. Renewed and reconfigured fleets are enabling expansion, supported by economic growth, changed visa rules, and, in the case of the US (but not the more restrictive Canada), liberal and often open skies air service agreements.
The market fundamentals are the same, but airline drives to expand have varied: for Japanese and Taiwanese carriers, new opportunities; for Asiana, Chinese and US carriers, to catch up; and for Cathay, to defend its already stronger position.
Rapid expansion will continue to impact yields and profits negatively, but airlines will remain focused on the long term. Growth will continue and as it does partnerships will grow deeper. There is still much upside potential, but in the meantime the marketplace will be competitive and challenging.
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Slices of life: Out of the mouths of babes
Kids have their own unique view of the world. From the time they start to talk until about age eight, they're seeing things from a 3- or 4-foot perspective, while the rest of the population (aka grown-ups) are operating from a five or six-foot point of view. This can result in misunderstandings, misconceptions, mistakes and humor at its best.
As each of my four kids has gone through this magical (mis)communication phase, they've caught me off guard with their observations and insights. Some have made me think. Most have made me smile.
On mealtimes and eating:
When our oldest son was about to turn 6, we asked him what he wanted for his birthday dinner.
"I want yon!" he replied without hesitation.
We must have given him a puzzled look. "You know, the stuff that's on fire," he explained.
"Fire?" I was still stumped.
"You and daddy had it when you went to that fancy restaurant," he said. "You know, flaming yon!"
We must have gone a little overboard on the 'eat healthy meals so you grow big and strong' lecture, because one day, out of the blue, our 6-year-old asked, "If you die right after you eat supper, does your body stop growing?"
Sports, leisure and holidays:
Last fall, our youngest was getting ready to go out hunting with his dad who explained that part of the required clothing was an orange jacket. "You have to wear orange when you go hunting," he explained.
"Why Daddy?" our son asked. "Is it so the deer will think we're pumpkins?"
Our youngest was suited up for his first hockey game when he pointed out that his was missing an important piece of equipment.
"Next time you go to the store can you get me a cup?" he asked, referring to an athletic protector. "Because if I fall down on the ice, I don't want to hurt my squares," he explained, in an obvious mix-up of his shapes.
The family had to take a trip to the town of Grand Rapids in Michigan on a Saturday afternoon. We piled everyone into the car, completed the hour-long drive, ran our errand and were on our way home when I noticed that our middle son was looking very glum.
"We're going home already?" he asked. "I thought you said we were going to get to grab rabbits!"
"Mama, did you have Santa when you were a little girl?" my youngest son wondered this Christmas.
I nodded, yes.
He pondered this for a moment before asking, "Then shouldn't he be dead by now?"
On marriage and family
When he was 3, one son came home from preschool and announced proudly, "When I grow up I'm going to marry Bobby!"
Thinking quickly, I asked, "If you marry Bobby, then who will be the wife?"
Without missing a beat, he answered, "Oh, we'll get some woman to do that."
My wedding dress has been in a large cardboard box in the basement forever. One day, it caught they eye of one of the boys and must have perked his curiosity. "What's in the box?" he asked.
"My wedding dress," I answered.
"Oh," he replied nonchalantly. "Who you gonna marry?"
The decision to have four children was a big one for my husband and me. Being outnumbered is not always a smart thing. It didn't take long for our fourth baby to wrap himself around our hearts, however, and become an integral part of the family. It was about two weeks after he was born that his older sister approached me with a philosophical thought.
"Just think," she said. "Before he was born, our family was empty and we didn't even know it."
I had to admit she had a point. She wasn't finished.
"Do you think we might still be empty?" she asked innocently.
Grabbing rabbits, eating yon, and wondering whom your (happily married) mother should marry – all respectable points to ponder when you are in kindergarten. Having the kids around helps me remember that the world isn't always a logical place, and sometimes mistakes and misunderstandings can actually help us learn new things. It's a good lesson to remember – at any age.
Jill Pertler is an award-winning columnist, published playwright and author.


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"It's not about what you're saying, it's about how you listen. Customer service is the new business. We are living in a 'thank you' economy."
- Gary Vanyerchuck, coming soon to a gym near you! Check it out the details at www.realbizuncensored.com.
A training video. CrossFit Central. Cast in fire:
Today I did strength work.
back squat
Wendler cycle 2, week 1
Set 1 65% x 5 @ 140lbs
Set 2 75% x 5 @ 160lbs
Set 3 85% x 5+ @ 180lbs (completed 12 reps)
Happy Monday! Make it a great week y'all!
Monday, January 31, 2011
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